Join Dandylyon Drama’s Great Escape, A Rip-Roaring Virtual Escape Room Party with a Purpose

Saturday, October 10, 2020


Imagine a 1920’s speakeasy, jazz playing in the background, elaborately dressed patrons of this basement hideaway sipping drinks, all with a story to tell. You and your crack team of detectives must assemble the clues to find the mob boss in charge of the operation.
 
However, you must move quickly before all of the evidence and your team are lost to a ticking time bomb! Don’t worry, your team of six players will have help along the way from one of our amazing Dandylyon Drama Teaching Artists who will be playing along in character during your speakeasy adventures.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2020 @ 7pm
Location: The Comfort of Your Home and Reality Breaks Escapes Virtual "Speakeasy" Escape Room

Tickets, information and registration for Dandylyon Drama’s 2020 FUNdraising event can be found on Facebook at Dandylyon Drama under Events or at this link https://buff.ly/2SBFYOh

Consider supporting this amazing organization by joining in on the fun!

Can you say Party Box!? 
All party goers will receive a Party Box via socially-distanced hand delivery in the Metro Seattle area the week of November 2 with special decorations, snacks and other goodies! Everyone will begin the party together on Zoom, then be divided into small groups and assigned virtual game rooms. Or you can select the Private Room option and recruit your own group of six players (including the room host), pick your team name and receive a personalized gift in your Party Box!

Looking for the VIP experience? 
Receive a Premium Party Box with Food and an Exclusive Pre-Party Event Invitation. VIP players will receive an invitation to an exclusive virtual pre-party event where Dandylyon Drama Founder Artistic Director Melani Lyons will teach you how to make a signature cocktail/mocktail using ingredients from your just-delivered Premium Party Box!

Take a Break from Reality and Play! 
Dandylyon Drama is excited to partner with Bellevue-based Reality Breaks Escapes to offer this one-of-kind virtual party experience. All proceeds benefit Dandylyon Drama's mission to grow more courageous, compassionate, and creative people through quality and accessible performing arts education.


Dandylyon Drama’s mission is to grow more creative, compassionate, and courageous people through quality and accessible performing arts education. They do this by providing supplemental performing arts education programs to local schools, as well as offering community classes and school break camps. Their team includes talented and caring directors, music directors, choreographers and teaching artists. 




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Kruckeberg Garden in October: "The Healing Power of Plants: a Deeper Look at Indigenous Medicine"

Indigenous People's Day celebrated Fridays-Sundays in October from 10:00am - 5:00pm 

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is excited to celebrate Indigenous People's Day with Shoreline Historic Museum! 

Through the month of October, they will be featuring "The Healing Power of Plants: a Deeper Look at Indigenous Medicine," a self-guided exhibit created by Rosabel Gomez and students of Seattle's Franklin High School.

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is located at 20312 15th Ave NW, in Shoreline 98177.



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Update from Councilmember Dembowski: budget deliberations, public meetings, COVID-19 response



This week we started budget deliberations on the 2021-2022 biennial budget proposed by Executive Constantine. It is a $12.4 billion budget and I am serving as Vice-Chair of the budget committee, working closely with Chair Kohl-Welles to help the council complete its work.

I will be co-leading two budget panels - one with Councilmember Zahilay on law and justice issues and the other on regional services, including transit and environmental policy, with Councilmember von Reichbauer.

Over the next seven weeks, the Council will host several virtual public meetings to do its work, and seek your feedback and input on the proposed budget. Especially in these challenging times, this budget is a reflection of our values as a government and a community. If you have comments or questions, please consider providing your thoughts on the investments and cuts this budget will make to services across King County. More information on the budget and how to have your voice heard, can be found here.

We continue to work every day to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate the economic fallout. I am disappointed that the federal government’s second stimulus negotiations have stalled and fear the impacts King County residents, workers, and employers will face if more is not done at the federal level to aid in the recovery. 

Meanwhile, work on a fifth supplemental COVID response budget is set to begin soon, the task of restructuring Metro transit service across northwest King County remains on track for fall 2021, and King County Elections is hard at work preparing for a General Election with the potential for record voter turnout.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or my staff member, Elizabeth Evans at any time. Elizabeth can be reached at 206-477-0911 or Elizabeth.Evans@kingcounty.gov



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New café at Westgate offers handcrafted espresso, cold-pressed juice, and an international array for breakfast and lunch

Friday, October 9, 2020

Despite the pressures of the pandemic, a new cafĂ© opened its doors on August 4th. 

Serving the Shoreline, Edmonds, and Lynnwood communities, Jaiiya Café is situated at the Village at Westgate on 100th and Edmonds Way, beside Bartells and just behind Ono Poke in Edmonds. The address is 10032 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. The cafe is open daily 7am-5pm.

Jaiiya CafĂ© aims to bring to the area a new way of thinking about coffee, and a fresh (and tasty) take on healthier food and drink. 

The menu includes handcrafted espresso drinks, a vibrant selection of cold-pressed juices served in glass bottles, açai bowls topped with fruit and granola, and an internationally inspired array of breakfast and lunch fare.

“Our vision for this cafe is to not only have amazing quality food and drink but to always think outside of the box,” said owner Chee Wong. 


When opening Jaiiya CafĂ©, he wanted to bring together the warmth and atmosphere of a traditional coffeehouse with the spirit of culinary experimentation / exploration.

They also wanted to introduce açai bowls to the area, as they noticed options were limited for those in Shoreline and Lynnwood looking for the cool treat.

Where Jaiiya differs from other coffee shops and quick service cafés is their quality over quantity mentality.

The goal isn’t just to serve as many customers as quickly as possible, but rather to give each customer they serve a truly unique experience.

Take their newest drink special for example: a Housemade spiced apple cider. Each cup of cider is served with a fresh twist of orange rind, a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a slice of granny smith apple, rolled in brown sugar and torched to caramelized perfection right in front of the customer.

When designing the menu, the owners kept an eye on fresh and local. They believe the best tasting ingredients are the ones grown locally and aimed to source from the community as much as possible.

This includes fresh walnut bread from local artisanal bakery the Cottage at Blueridge.

Beyond the ingredients themselves, owners Chee and Sherlyn Wong drew inspiration from international treats and cuisines.

“Our menu is based on different cultures from around the world. Dalgona Whipped Coffee from Korea, Thai inspired buckwheat noodle salad, açai bowls with the super fruit from Brazil, and of course our Turkish Eggs. 
"This is the core of what our logo means: The circles in our logo represent wholeness and balance in life. Not only are we inspired by cultures from around the world, but we also try to incorporate a balance of healthy food in our lives.”



Several favorites have emerged among their many offerings, according to their customers: their Pumpkin Spice Latte made with real pumpkin and topped with a hearty pumpkin whipped cream, the aforementioned Turkish Eggs – herbed Greek yogurt topped with two runny poached eggs and Aleppo butter, paired with two crispy pieces of walnut toast – and their peanut butter açai power bowl, a protein and antioxidant packed way to start the day.

The next time you’re in the mood for something fresh and new, or even just a great cappuccino, stop by Jaiiya CafĂ© and their friendly staff is sure to help you find your new favorite treat.



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Ballooning

Photo by Mike Remarcke



Hot air balloons fly high in the sky with Cascades and clouds in the background and the trees of Lake Forest Park in the foreground.





 

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Obituary: Jerry Pickard

Jerry Pickard
Photo by Doug Cerretti
Pickard, Jerome Dean "Jerry," 82 , of Lake Forest Park, Sunday Sept 13, 2020

After graduating from Cass High School in Cartersville Georgia in 1958, he joined the Navy. At the end of his four year tour he was a crewmember on a P3 Orion, flying Sub Patrol between the Aleutian Islands and Russia. They would fly past Russian planes close enough that both sides would make rude gestures at each other through the windows. He also flew the Florida to Cuba patrol.

When he got out of the Navy, he joined the Army Reserves at what was then Ft. Lewis.

He was a proud military supporter and active member of American Legion Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 in Shoreline. He served for a number of years as the Historian / Photographer and several annual terms as Assistant Adjutant.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years Jeanette, eldest son Jerold A. Pickard, daughter Jennifer Pickard, granddaughter Ame Rosenbalm, grandson Johnathan Pickard-Gilyeat, and younger brother Danney Pickard. 

He was predeceased by his younger son Jeff Pickard on August 5, 2018 and his younger brother Dickey in 1970.

Retired from the Shoreline School District as the custodian for Shorecrest High School.

Jerry was an active reporter and photographer for the Shoreline Area News for a decade. A gardener and collector, his flowers and birds were frequent subjects of his photography. He collected coffee mugs, pins, magnets, and wind spinners.

Jerry was a talented cook, doing most of the cooking at home. He was usually in the kitchen at the Post pancake breakfasts and at the grill for the Post barbecues.

In the Army National Guard Jerry won the "Conley Award" as the "Best Cook" for 10 years in a row, from 1978 to 1988.

Most every Sunday, Jerry would make a Very Special Breakfast for the Family.

He was the scoutmaster for his boys' scout troop, participating in camp outs and all their activities. In 1982, when his boys became Eagle Scouts, Jerry was made an Honorary Eagle Scout. They all worked to create the original Eagle Scout Park in Lake Forest Park.

With his daughter Jennifer, he was deeply involved with the League Of American Wheelmen Bicycle Club. From 1976 to 1986 they made many weekend bike rides, riding as far north as Mount Vernon. Jennifer had an early interest in photography, so when she was 12, Jerry built her a dark room.

Jerry was involved with Mountlake Christian School from 1983 to 1988, serving as the Treasurer.

He was buried in a private ceremony at Acacia on September 25, 2020.

A memorial open to the public is planned to be held by American Legion Post 227 sometime after restrictions on large gatherings lessen.

Please consider a contribution to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.



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Proposed ordinance amendment to prohibit waterfowl (geese and duck) feeding in Shoreline Parks: Open for comment

The small swimming area at Echo Lake with a tiny scrap of beach. A jagged stone wall at lakeside is to the left. Beyond that is a huge stand of 6 foot tall cattails. Swimming geese crowd the water at the beach with about 30 visible in the photo
Geese congregate at Echo Lake when humans feed them.
The beach was recently closed for several days when the bacteria count was high.
Photo by Pat Deagan


Fecal bacteria in lakes and ponds can occur from a number of sources, including dog, geese, and duck feces. High fecal bacteria levels make waters unsafe for swimming, wading, and for dogs to drink from. 

The City of Shoreline works to keep waters safe for recreation and for wildlife. In the coming months, you'll notice new educational signs at several of Shoreline's parks reminding park-goers to pickup pet waste and to not feed waterbirds. These two actions can dramatically help keep fecal bacteria levels low, and keep our beaches open and safe for park users.

To further support this effort, the City of Shoreline is proposing to update the Shoreline Municipal Code (SMC 8.12) to expressly prohibit feeding waterfowl in Shoreline Parks. Code requiring pet waste pickup already exists (SMC 8.12.280). 

Human feeding of waterfowl can cause unnatural increases in population size, which leads to larger volumes of feces; result in overfed animals that produce larger volumes of feces; and can cause waterbirds to relocate to the beaches where they are fed, resulting in more feces on beaches where park-goers recreate.

If you would like to provide input on this proposed ordinance, please consider using the comment form below. You can also contact Christie Lovelace, clovelace@shorelinewa.gov with any questions.

Comment form




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Help 4-Corners fill the food shelves at Hopelink


4-Corners.org continues its fund raising drive to fill Hopelink’s shelves.

The need is great. 

Many are out of work and the children need good nutrition to help them focus on their new experience of online school.


Hopelink gets more benefit from dollars than it does from food donations. They can buy exactly what they need and there is no waste. They can buy in bulk and receive discounts that we cannot. There is no need for a list of items needed. 

Cash works and this is a safe, no contact way for you to help. Please join us in this effort to fill Hopelink’s shelves and defeat hunger.


Please, click the link and give today!


4-Corners.org is a 503c3 and a collaboration of the four neighborhoods whose corners meet at Richmond Beach Road and 8th Avenue NW. 

Hillwood Neighborhood Association, Richmond Beach Community Association. Innis Arden Neighborhood and Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association. 

4-Corner's mission is to build community and support the neighborhoods.




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Virtual Wellness Walk


It's time to start "Walking for Wellness" and support the Shoreline/LFP Senior Center. 

Register today (final deadline October 18, 2020) and do your walk between Saturday October 10th and Sunday October 18th.

All those who register can pick up their swag bag of goodies on Oct 18th. Your bag will be filled with a commemorative metal water bottle, coupons from local businesses and other goodies.

A big thanks to the Wellness Walk sponsors, Dunn Lumber and Olympic Spine and Sports Therapy

Our local businesses support our senior center and you can too!

Registration costs $25 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Shoreline LFP Senior Center.

After you complete your walk, email your time, distance, and/or photos to marynw@aol.com 

You can also upload your photos to the Shoreline LFP Senior Center’s Event Page



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Shoreline Public Schools to host online event focused on family discussions of race on October 20



Talking about race is important, but can be difficult in any family.

In an effort to support families in opening dialogues and having conversations about race, Shoreline Public Schools will host Family Room: A Conversation About Race with Dr. Tanisha Brandon-Felder on Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30-8:00pm.

The event is part of the school district’s ongoing Black Voices series of community events. Dr. Brandon-Felder is Shoreline Public Schools’ Director of Equity and Family Engagement.

The event is open to students and families in Shoreline Public Schools. Space is limited and preregistration is required to receive the Zoom meeting link. 

You can preregister here: http://bit.ly/BVFamilyRoom 

Dr. Brandon-Felder will lead participants through an interactive discussion of how to openly and honestly talk about race as a family. The meeting agenda includes:
  • Discussing the social constructs of race
  • Examining racial identity development models
  • Scenario discussion
  • …and a fun read-aloud surprise

Questions? Email us at blackvoices@shorelineschools.org



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Case updates October 7, 2020; DOH making plans for distribution of vaccines when they are available

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is making steady progress making plans around an expected COVID-19 vaccine. 

DOH is committed to science and the need to critically evaluate these new vaccines for their safety and efficacy in an unbiased way before their use. 

We will be watching the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process closely to make sure it is thorough and transparent. 

Last Friday, the National Academy of Medicine released the “Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine” consensus study report, which includes recommendations for ensuring equity in distribution, administration, and access to the vaccine; for effective community engagement, risk communication, and strategies to promote vaccine acceptance; and for equitable global allocation.

Washington state will use this report to inform our planning and thinking for how we prioritize vaccine while there is a limited initial supply. 

Finally, we are aiming to open electronic provider enrollment in November. We are drafting information to share with healthcare providers later this week about the federal requirements to help providers be ready when enrollment opens.

We also continue to work on our state vaccine plan and will be ready to turn it in to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the October 16th due date.

While some planning cannot be completed until we know what the final vaccine candidates are, we are doing as much as we can now to make sure the process runs smoothly when it starts.



Case updates October 7, 2020


United States
  • cases 7,528,313 - 53,051 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 211,132 - 900 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - *no death reports on weekends
  • cases 91,918 - 710 since last report
  • hospitalizations 7,733 - 30 since last report
  • deaths* 2,183 - 6 since last report

King county
  • cases 23,586 - 167 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,418 - 8 since yesterday
  • deaths 774 - 0 since last report

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 616 - 4 new
  • hospitalizations 106 - 0 new
  • deaths 63 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 70 - 3 new
  • hospitalizations 4 - 1 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new



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UW study for LGBTQ seniors with memory loss


Aging with Pride: IDEA (Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action) at the University of Washington is offering free programs for individuals with memory loss in the LGBTQ community. 

Programs include nine sessions with a trained coach and focus on problem solving, skill building and low impact exercise.

One program is for those with memory loss and their care partner; the other program is for those with memory loss who don't have a care partner.

Programs are virtual, using easy video chatting. Participants don't have to leave home to participate and are paid $25 for each phone interview completed.

Sign up by calling 1-888-655-6646 or email ageIDEA@uw.edu

Visit ageidea.org for more information.



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AG Ferguson, Gov. Inslee issue joint statement regarding today’s oral argument on Trump’s Clean Power Plan rollbacks

Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Governor Jay Inslee issued the following statement on today’s oral arguments in Washington’s multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s attempts to roll back the Clean Power Plan and replace it with the “Affordable Clean Energy” rule, which does not require significant carbon emission reductions. The Trump Administration finalized this rule in July 2019.

The oral arguments were heard Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:30am in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

“Attorneys from our multistate coalition will be in court today challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful attempts to roll back the Clean Power Plan. 
"The Trump Administration’s new ‘Affordable Clean Energy’ rule is neither affordable nor clean. It’s a thinly veiled attempt to loosen restrictions on coal power plants. It incentivizes the continued use of coal-fired power and does nothing to address carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants, or address climate change. 
"The administration’s own analysis shows that the increased air pollution and carbon emissions allowed under this plan will injure or kill thousands of additional people across the country. 
"Trump’s EPA has a track record of pandering to fossil fuel industry interests at the expense of human health and the environment, and it shows: Washington has won seven cases challenging the EPA’s shortsighted decisions. 
"We look forward to seeing them in court again. We will continue fighting for clean air for all Washingtonians.”


In August 2019, Ferguson, in a coalition of 22 states and seven local governments, filed a petition for review challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to repeal the Clean Power Plan. 




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Sheriff's department seeks information on "Person of Interest" - asks public's help

KCSO Special Assault Unit Detectives are seeking info on the identity of the person pictured. 

This is an investigation into distribution of child pornography, and the man pictured is a person of interest.

If anyone has info on who he is call KCSO at 206-296-3311 and reference case# C20009476.



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Area resident graduates from St. Olaf College

Sahreenah Glispie, graduate of Seattle Preparatory School in Seattle, just earned a degree in Psychology with the St. Olaf College Class of 2020.

Parents are Dawn Stanley and Jeffery Glispie of Shoreline.

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf challenges students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by tradition.

St. Olaf's beautiful 300-acre campus is located in Northfield, Minnesota, approximately 40 miles south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.



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Notes from Shoreline Council meeting October 5, 2020

Pam Cross, reporter
Shoreline City Council Meeting
October 5, 2020

Notes by Pam Cross

The meeting was held remotely using the Zoom platform.

Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

All Councilmembers were present.


Report of the City Manager Debbie Tarry

COVID-19 Update

Unfortunately case numbers in King County have risen sharply with a 40% increase within the past few days. Shoreline’s cases remain low, at an average of under one case per day, thanks to Shoreline residents taking prevention measures seriously.

As the weather cools, we will be spending more time indoors and it is important to keep up safety precautions to reduce the risk of transmission. Face coverings are required in all indoor public places, and outdoors when you may be unable to maintain at least six feet of distance from others. Do what you can to improve indoor ventilation by opening windows as much as you can. Keep surfaces clean and sanitized. Businesses are required to enforce the use of face coverings for all customers and visitors. Masks are also required in common spaces like elevators and public hallways, even when you are alone in those spaces. The safest thing you can do is to stay home if at all possible.

Get tested at the first sign of illness.

More information available at shorelinewa.gov/covid

North King County Enhanced Shelter Information

A video of the September 22 community meeting is available at shorelinewa.gov/NKCenhancedshelter

There is also project information and answers to many of the questions and concerns from the meeting. Council will be discussing interim regulations for R48 that would allow the enhanced (low barrier) shelter at 163rd and Aurora at next week’s Council meeting.

Help Name a Park!

Shoreline is getting two new parks:
  • 709 N 150th St in the Westminster Triangle Neighborhood
  • 1341 N 185th St in the Meridian Park Neighborhood
Everyone is invited to submit suggestions for names by October 15 to shorelinewa.gov/nameapark

Climate Change Champions Series

This free series is taking place on Tuesdays over seven weeks. You can attend any or all parts. The City of Shoreline is partnering with Washington State University to offer this educational and action series. Most seminars will have two speakers and last up to two hours with opportunity for online discussion.

For more information: shorelinewa.gov/climate

Free Fall Gardening Seminar: Fall Prep for a Luscious Lawn

Shoreline is partnering with local gardening experts to help you learn to revive and restore your lawn this fall. The next one is this Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30pm. You need to RSVP at shorelinewa.gov/calendar and more information is available there as well.

Indigenous People’s Day Storytelling Event Saturday, October 10 11am-12pm

In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, Roger Fernandes, a member of the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe and Fern Renville will share cultural stories which connect to Shoreline’s indigenous history and current day. Fern Renville is an enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, but also carries her grandmother's Omaha and Seneca-Cayuga blood.Registration is limited to 100. RSVP at shorelinewa.gov/calendar

Public Reminders

None

Council Reports

None

Public Comment

Due to the number of speakers, time was limited to 2 minutes each. Complete comments can be listened to in the video of the meeting available on the Shoreline website.

The following speakers were opposed to the location of the planned Enhanced Shelter (previously referred to as the Navigation Center) at 163rd and Aurora.
  • Barbara Twadell, Shoreline
  • Vinay Venkatesh, Shoreline
  • Margaret Willson, Shoreline
  • Sudeeptha Jothiprakash, Shoreline
  • Nancy Morris, Shoreline
  • Jaqueline Kurle, Shoreline
  • Diane Pfeil, Shoreline
  • Dicky Leonardo, Shoreline
Major General Raymond W. Coffey, Shoreline
  • He supports the use of the Veteran’s Recognition Plaza as provided by Ordinance 900 item 8(d) but requested some changes.
Douglas Cerretti, Shoreline
  • He also supports Ordinance 900 and agrees with the changes proposed by MGEN Coffey. He had some questions about the permitting process.
Gerard Jeunesse, Everett, on behalf of his mother Elizabeth who lives in Shoreline
  • The Ziply Fiber franchise renewal is coming up. He relayed a story of poor service provided by Ziply when he tried to cancel his mother’s account. Written comments were provided to Council.
The following speakers expressed concern about retaining Shoreline’s Tree Canopy. Too many trees are still being cut down throughout the City. We need better codes or enforcement of current codes.
  • Rebecca Jones, Shoreline
  • Bergith Kayyali, Shoreline
  • Gayle Janzen, Seattle, a member of Save Shoreline Trees

Approval of the Agenda adopted by unanimous consent.

The Consent Calendar adopted unanimously by roll call vote.


Study Items

8(a)Discussion of the 2019 Annual Traffic Report,

Presentation by Kendra Dedinsky, City Traffic Engineer and Captain Anthony Garza, Shoreline Police

This detailed report is available at:
http://cosweb.ci.shoreline.wa.us/uploads/attachments/cck/council/staffreports/2020/staffreport100520-8a.pdf



The objectives of the Annual Traffic Report are to provide a summary of collision and traffic data, improve safety by identifying collision trends and high accident locations, and to use this information to prioritize improvements and enforcement resources.

Shoreline’s rate of collision per 1,000 population remains lower than overall King County, but the rate is trending up. Arterials account for only 27% of the total roadway miles, but experience 92% of injury collisions, and 96% of pedestrian collisions.

Pedestrian versus motor vehicle collisions for 2019 remain level with 2018 numbers at 19, with a continued upward trend since 2010. In 2019, bicyclist collisions (alone or with motor-vehicle) set an encouraging new downward trend. 5 of 8 pedestrian/bike collisions are at intersections along Aurora. Signal controllers will be replaced in 2021/2022 to allow pedestrian safety signal phasing to be implemented.

Driver distraction remains a significant causal factor in general, while speed as a causal factor remains relatively low. Travel speed (the posted speed limit or excess of it) is still a very important factor in the frequency and severity of injuries.

Richmond Beach Road. There was a recent tragic accident between 3rd and 8th. The City did receive some grant funding and plans to implement a mid-block pedestrian crossing by the end of 2021.

Collision reduction strategies will include speed limit review for some key arterials, engineering standard updates, and ongoing education (radar speed feedback, yard signs).

Capt. Garza

Citations dropped from 5,196 to 4,117. The drop in citations was a result of King County staffing problems (7 deputies short). Additionally, they were working with Target Zero / Washington State Traffic Commission on some DUI emphasis, and Click it or Ticket, as well as distracted drivers (cell phone usage).

There was a problem with abandoned vehicles. Citizens complained they received no response to their reports of abandoned vehicles. Shoreline PD worked with the City to gain access to the database so they could see and respond in a more timely manner. This seems to have solved the problem of reports falling through the cracks.

They will continue with a combination of balanced enforcement and education to reduce collisions. Unfortunately, due to COVID, they haven’t been able to do much traffic enforcement. Now that we have ways to reduce COVID transmission, they are finally getting back up to speed (sic) on traffic enforcement.

DISCUSSION

When looking at speeds, do you just look at arterials?

Reply: We focus on arterials because of volume of traffic. We respond case by case basis on local streets when we get complaints, either by monitoring or enforcement - or both. All local streets are set at 25mph, our lowest local limit. We looked at a 20mph local streets limit in 2018 but Council did not support it at that time.

What is the cause of the increase in the number of accidents, especially on Aurora since it was re-designed to reduce the number of accidents?

Reply: There is no specific cause but there are a few factors involved: more pedestrians using Aurora for access to/from buses, general growth along Aurora, and access points near intersections. For example, a vehicle making a left turn onto Aurora crosses 2 lanes and a BAT lane. If a driver on Aurora is illegally using the BAT lane to get around stopped or slowed traffic, he could strike the left turning car.

There are always going to be distracted drivers or someone who has been drinking. People who don’t wear seatbelts. We are trying to engineer traffic patterns to allow for this human element. More tickets won’t change the problem. We need to design infrastructure based changes.

Reply: You are correct. However Washington State data is currently showing ticket numbers are going down and collisions are going up. Citations are a part of the whole, as is education.

Do you have data on type of vehicles involved? SUV? Sedan?

Reply: Yes, it is tracked. We haven’t found the type vehicle to be a contributing factor for Shoreline.

Next year’s report should be interesting. We’ll have to have an asterisk by 2020!


8(b) Discussion of Emergency Resolution No. 466 – Revising the Implementation Plan and Adding Funds for the City’s CARES Act Relief Funds and Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for Coronavirus Relief Funds and Implement Subsequent Agreements

Bethany Wolbrecht-Dunn, Community Services Manager

In June, Council approved use of Federal CARES Act funds of $1,691,100. Governor Inslee has awarded additional CARES Act funds, with Shoreline’s share being $845,550.

Eligible uses for Relief Funds fit into six major categories:
  1. Medical expenses,
  2. Public health expenses,
  3. Payroll expenses,
  4. Expenses of actions to facilitate compliance with COVID-19-related public health measures,
  5. Expenses associated with the provision of economic support (including grants to small businesses to reimburse the cost of business interruption), and
  6. Any other COVID-19-related expenses reasonably necessary to the function of government.
City Direct funds will go to staff redirected to COVID work, unemployment, telecommuting expenses, PPE, social distancing implementation (plexiglas shields, additional sanitizing), and distance learning support.

The program for Business grants would expand to other businesses.

Human Services is concentrating on food access.

There are challenges because these are estimated expenses. Unemployment is particularly hard to estimate. This is why they ask for the City Manager to have the flexibility to reallocate funding as necessary.

And, importantly, these funds need to be expended by November 30, 2020.

DISCUSSION

None

This will come back on the Consent Calendar Oct 12th.


8(c) Discussion of Ordinance No. 905 - Authorizing a One-Year Extension to the Right-of-Way Franchise with Northwest Fiber LLC (dba Ziply) Originally Granted to Verizon Northwest Inc. (Ordinance No. 522) to Construct, Maintain, Operate, Replace, and Repair a Cable System Over, Along, Under, and Through Designated Public Rights-of-way in the City of Shoreline

Christina Arcidy, Management Analyst, gave the presentation

The current franchise covered 12 years. The proposed one-year extension will allow staff time to negotiate a new long-term franchise agreement for cable service in the City. Northwest Fiber LLC (dba Ziply) requested an extension due to their recent acquisition of Frontier.

In response to a question by Council, in 2008 the City requested Verizon to expand their service area to the entire city. Verizon did not agree to this. Details of the cable franchise history in Shoreline is available in the staff report.

DISCUSSION

None since nothing is changing in the extension

This will come back on the Consent Calendar


(d) Discussing Ordinance No. 900 - Amending Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 to Establish the Purpose and Authorize Guidelines for Use of the Veterans Recognition Plaza at City Hall

Susana Villamarin, Senior Management Analyst, made the presentation

The Plaza, dedicated May 2016, was developed and partially funded by the Shoreline Veterans Association. An important component of the Plaza is the names of veterans engraved in bricks that form the base of the Plaza. Family and friends of these veterans have donated funds to construct and support the Plaza and to have their loved ones memorialized at the Plaza. It is considered park land and is open for general public enjoyment but there are no guidelines for its use.

Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza
Photo by Jerry Pickard


There are currently no guidelines or policies in place to indicate the importance of the Plaza as a place for recognizing veterans and their service to our country. Staff believe it is important to provide, in a meaningful way, that the intent of the Plaza is to honor veterans.

The proposed code amendment directs the City Manager to develop administrative rules for use of the plaza. The Shoreline Veterans Association and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services / Tree Board (PRCS/Tree) were consulted and provided input.

Proposed administrative rules will outline qualifying events, display period of time and locations where items may be left, suitable and unsuitable items for the Plaza, and guidelines for their removal.

There will be a permitting process to avoid conflicting events.

DISCUSSION

There were some public comments about priority for Veterans events. We should try to avoid the Veterans “bumping” another event that has already been scheduled. The Veterans have a pretty set schedule so they could schedule well in advance to avoid the possibility of being unable to schedule a planned event.

Reply: there is no priority for Veterans at this time. It is something we could look into.

City Manager Debbie Tarry: agrees that the Veterans’ events could be scheduled pretty early on to prevent any conflict.

Has there ever been a request to use by an outside group (other than Veterans)?

Reply: Not that she’s aware of.

Debbie Tarry: We’ve had a couple where it was used as part of the whole City Plaza. An event in the Plaza and another event on the Memorial would present a conflict.

Any displays there that were undesirable?

Reply: some chalk drawings that we washed away.

During some of the protests at City Hall, the Veterans were concerned and they showed up to have a physical presence there in order to protect the Memorial from damage. But having these regulations will make it easier for the City to ensure appropriate use of it.

How far in advance can someone request a permit?

Reply: There is no limit on that. It could be a year or two in advance.

Is the City required to get a permit for City use?

Reply: The City is not required to get a permit, but they need to schedule in order to make the date(s) unavailable for other use.

So the City could block off certain dates saying they’re going to use it for a city sponsored event?

Reply: Yes

This staff driven proposal is a way to avoid future problems. It’s not something the City will micro-manage. We can’t say no to political events because that is against the law. Council is confident the City Manager, together with feedback form the City Attorney, can come up with the rules for use of the public space.

This will come back on the Consent Calendar on October 19.

Meeting adjourned.




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Chipmunk living the good life

Thursday, October 8, 2020

 

Photo by Tanis Coralee Leonhardi

This little cutie knows there's always a healthy meal to be found in the Leonhardi's back yard.


Photo by Tanis Coralee Leonhardi


And after lunch, there's a warm rock to sunbathe on - and plenty of trees to hide in when it's raining.





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Washington launches new resource for higher education consumers


Washington students and families have a new online resource to help them navigate the often complicated world of student loans and repayment. 

Created by the Washington Student Achievement Council, the Washington State Student Loan Education Site provides multiple learning modules to help education consumers better understand higher education costs and considerations.

“We want Washington students and families to be confident consumers of higher education,” said Stephanie Sampedro, Washington’s Student Loan Advocate. 
“This site will help visitors better understand higher education costs and the variety of resources available to help students make more informed decisions before, during and after college or training.”

The Student Loan Education site offers 15 learning modules, available in multiple languages, covering the following areas:
  • Preparing for school (e.g. how to apply for financial aid, understanding college costs).
  • Understanding my loans (e.g. how to find more information about the types of loans, avoiding scams and deceptive practices).
  • Understanding loan repayment (e.g. repayment plans, loan forgiveness).
  • Supporting my child’s education (e.g. determining how much to borrow, understanding college savings plans).
Every module includes a short video explanation and answers to some of the most common questions and concerns. Modules conclude with a brief quiz and links to additional resources related to each topic. 

Explore the Student Loan Education Site here 

The Washington Student Achievement Council is committed to increasing educational opportunities and attainment in Washington.



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Case updates October 6, 2020; no changes for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park - keep those masks on

Case updates October 6, 2020


United States
  • cases 7,475,262 - 38,984 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 210,232 - 672 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - *no death reports on weekends
  • cases 91,208 - 545 since last report
  • hospitalizations 7,703 - 30 since last report
  • deaths* 2,177 - 12 since last report

King county
  • cases 23,419 - 151 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,410 - 17 since yesterday
  • deaths 774 - 5 since last report

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 612 - 0 new
  • hospitalizations 106 - 0 new
  • deaths 63 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 67 - 0 new
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new



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Indigenous Peoples Day Storytelling with Roger Fernandes and Fern Renville


Indigenous Peoples Day Storytelling with Roger Fernandes and Fern Renville

Saturday. October 10, 2020 from 11am-Noon

Register Online for Zoom link (Registration required, limited to 100 attendees)

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Roger Fernandes and Fern Renville will share cultural stories which connect to Shoreline’s Indigenous history and current day. 

Roger Fernandes is a member of the Lower Elwha Band of the S'Klallam Indians. He is an artist, storyteller, and educator whose work focuses on the local Puget Salish tribes of western Washington.


Fern Renville is a citizen of the Sisseton / Wahpeton Tribe of South Dakota. She is an artist, a theater actor, director and playwright, and a Dakota Sioux storyteller. 

Recording will be shared on the Shoreline Historical Museum and Kruckeberg Botanic Garden websites for those who cannot attend.




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Virtual Exhibit and Sale of 700+ Artworks



Virtual Exhibit and Sale of 700+ Artworks


Open: Now - October 31st


6X6NW is back for year 5! 700+ original 6 x 6-inch artworks from 121 artists both locally and from across the country are being exhibited virtually this year. Each unique piece of artwork will be available for purchase for $36/each. Proceeds from the event will benefit participating artists and Arts Council programming.

The art show opened on October 2nd to an amazingly warm reception from art enthusiasts and supporters! So far we have sold 241 original artworks. Thank you so much for your support of the arts!

If you see something you like, you better act fast, because eager art collectors will be browsing the website and adding items to their carts!

6X6NW artwork will be available to view and purchase from now - October 31, 2020.

Congratulations to our award winners this year! 
Sponsor’s Choice Award winner, Kiran Walgamott (age 10)
Director’s Choice Award winner, Carrie Howard, and 
Director’s Choice Award winner, Julie Steed.

Thank you to our Sponsor: Jack Malek, Broker and Realtor!

Thank you to our Partners: Shoreline Community College, The City of Shoreline, and The City of Lake Forest Park.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Letter to the Editor: Our children need high-quality sex education - Vote to Approve R - 90

To the Editor:

Referendum 90 will be on the November ballot to Approve or Reject ESSB 5395 (Comprehensive Sexual Health Education), passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor in March 2020. 

The League of Women Voters of WA recommends a vote to Approve ESSB 5395.

The bill ensures that all students statewide receive age-appropriate information that is medically and scientifically accurate, and parents have the right to opt their student out of the class. 

ESSB 5395 states that K-3 instruction must be in social-emotional learning. This could include stranger danger, good touch/bad touch, and using your words instead of your hands.

No child should be left in the dark without the tools and information they need to be safe and healthy. Comprehensive sexual health education is effective at driving down rates of sexual abuse, unintended pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections in young people. Making sure every student across our state has access to high quality sexual health education is an equity issue.

Too many of our students don't receive high-quality, accurate sex education, putting them at risk. Let's stand together and vote to Approve R-90 this election for all our students.

Kate Lunceford, President,
League of Women Voters of Snohomish County



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Third Place Books presents Sy Montgomery, in conversation with Thor Hanson



Sy Montgomery, in conversation with Thor Hanson - Becoming a Good Creature

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 5:00pm

This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom Webinar! Register for this livestream event here!


School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this picture book adaptation of Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's New York Times best-selling How to Be a Good Creature, learn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world.

Sy Montgomery has had many teachers in her life: some with two legs, others with four, or even eight! Some have had fur, feathers, or hooves. But they've all had one thing in common: a lesson to share.

The animals Sy has met on her many world travels have taught her how to seek understanding in the most surprising ways, from being patient to finding forgiveness and respecting others. Gorillas, dogs, octopuses, tigers, and more all have shown Sy that there are no limits to the empathy and joy we can find in each other if only we take the time to connect.

Based on the New York Times best-selling adult memoir , Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's beautiful, friendly guide is for readers young and old who wish to be better creatures in the world. Go ahead, pass it on.

In addition to researching films, articles, and over twenty books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their border collie, Thurber.

Thor Hanson is a conservation biologist, Guggenheim Fellow, and author of award-winning books including Buzz, Feathers, The Impenetrable Forest, and The Triumph of Seeds. He lives with his wife and son on an island in Washington State.

Becoming a Good Creature (Hardcover)
By Sy Montgomery, Rebecca Green (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780358252108
Availability: On our shelves now at one or more of our stores
Published: HMH Books for Young Readers - September 29, 2020



How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals (Hardcover)
By Sy Montgomery, Rebecca Green (Illustrator)
$20.00
ISBN: 9780544938328
Availability: On our shelves now at one or more of our stores
Published: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - September 25, 2018


The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness (Paperback)
By Sy Montgomery
$16.99
ISBN: 9781451697728
Availability: On our shelves now at one or more of our stores
Published: Atria Books - April 5, 2016


Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees (Paperback)
By Thor Hanson
$16.99
ISBN: 9781541699533
Availability: On our shelves now at one or more of our stores
Published: Basic Books - September 3, 2019 



The Triumph of Seeds: How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History (Paperback)
By Thor Hanson
$16.99
ISBN: 9780465097401
Availability: On our shelves now at one or more of our stores
Published: Basic Books - March 8, 2016


Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle (Paperback)
By Thor Hanson
$17.99
ISBN: 9780465028788
Availability: On our shelves now at one or more of our stores
Published: Basic Books - July 31, 201

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Bartells is sold to Rite Aid: Letter to Customers


A Letter to Our Customers
From our Chairman, George Bartell, and our CEO, Kathi Lentzsch


All of us at Bartell Drugs are proud to have served the Puget Sound area throughout four generations of the Bartell family. We have been able to do this only with the support of our thousands of employees and you, our valued and loyal customers.

You are not only our customers, but also our neighbors. Our community. For that reason, we want to share some news directly with you about the future of our stores.

Over the past few years, it has become increasingly difficult for a mid-sized drugstore chain to operate independently. Changes in the pharmacy world, business tax increases and the pandemic created very strong headwinds for us. We knew we needed to do something to re-shape Bartell’s future.

For months now, we have carefully considered the best way to move forward, and we believe we have found the most successful way. Today, we announced our agreement to sell Bartell Drugs to Rite Aid.

This was a well-thought-out decision and we would like to tell you what this means to you.

First, we are thrilled that the Bartell name and heritage will remain. We expect you, as well as our 1,700 employees, to see little or no change in our 67 stores for some time to come. In fact, the change may be hardly noticeable as you will continue to benefit from having our ongoing pharmacy care and support with the same friendly teams and still enjoy our other unique products and services. 

In addition, Bartell Drugs will be owned by the local Bartell family until the acquisition is approved by financial and regulatory agencies. This process will take us most likely to early December and could be longer.

Second, we are confident Rite Aid is the best choice. Their management team has a fresh vision of how drugstores can best serve health care needs. Of our many options, their strategy and vision best align with our Bartell values and allows Bartells to continue to do what we do best, serve our community. To serve you!

We are excited about this excellent opportunity with Rite Aid, who wants us to continue to do what we do best, to serve you in the “Bartell” way.

Since George H. Bartell Sr. founded Bartell Drugs 130 years ago, we have always been customer focused with the most recent expression of our mission being, “To be the best loved drugstore of our Northwest neighbors by providing an exceptional experience that advances their health, happiness and well-being.”

Thank you for being true, loyal customers. This transition is a celebration of that customer-focused legacy, while looking toward a bright and successful future as a part of Rite Aid.

To your health and happiness,
George Bartell (Chairman) and Kathi Lentzsch (CEO)

NOTE: Bartells and Rite Aid are committed to providing updated information on the agreement to all employees, customers and partners. Updates can be found online HERE

Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.



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Nile Shrine pop-up blood donor center


THIS OCTOBER, NILE SHRINE IS HOME TO A POP-UP DONOR CENTER
 
In partnership with Bloodworks Northwest, they’re providing an opportunity for the local community to access this pop-up to give blood.

Donating blood is an essential and encouraged activity critical to sustaining community healthcare, especially during emergencies. This one-hour donation appointment is a safe action to support local hospitals and patients.

With an added bonus, Bloodworks Northwest will test all donations in the month of October for antibodies which are a key component of the immune system that appear in blood after fighting an infection – to identify people who may be able to donate to our convalescent plasma program and help COVID-19 patients directly.

Test results will be mailed to you within two weeks of your donation. Pop-Up Donor Centers are being conducted in accordance with social distancing guidelines.


POP-UP @ THE NILE SHRINE 


Thursday, October 8: 10am to 6pm 
Saturday, October 10: 9am to 5pm


No walk-ins, guests, or people under age 16 are permitted onsite.

Can’t make it to this Pop-Up? Find your nearest donation site HERE or call 800-398-7888.


Please see bloodworksnw.org/coronavirus for more information on steps we’re taking to keep our donors and staff safe.




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Third and final year of international oil spill forum to go virtual and include lessons learned from Deepwater Horizon

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

The Salish Sea is a cultural and economic transboundary institution of the Pacific Northwest. The area is home to salmon, shellfish and orcas; it is a vital part of commercial and recreational marine traffic and it is a significant place to Tribes and First Nations.

An oil spill in the Salish Sea would impact all of these resources and could have devastating effects for generations.

This October, the Washington State Department of Ecology, B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and the Pacific States / British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force will host the final Salish Sea Shared Waters Forum.

The event provides a venue to exchange information on oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response measures to minimize the risk and impacts of oil spills in the Salish Sea.

The Forum is a platform for open dialogue for all levels of government from both sides of the border, Tribes and First Nations, environmental groups, and industry. It is a non-voting and non-decision-making entity.

This year representatives of the host agencies will share progress and key outcomes from the previous two Forums in 2018 and 2019.

This year also marks the 10-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, an environmental catastrophe that resulted in many lessons that can be applied to spill response in the Salish Sea. A session will focus on how the Deepwater Horizon spill led to the enhancement of plans and relationships in the Salish Sea.

Guest presentations and panel discussions at this year’s forum will include navigational safety, data sharing, the impacts of spills on the environment, transboundary governance, Tribal and First Nation treaty rights and resources, the economy, and public health.

The Forum will occur via videoconference October 14 and 15, 2020.

The event is free and open to anyone interested. More information, and registration for this year’s forum, HERE

The Washington State Department of Ecology and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy are founding members of the Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force, the forum’s key sponsor.



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Alex LaVilla to speak to the LFP Garden Club about ornamental grasses

Alex LaVilla

October 13, 2020, 10am 

Alex LaVilla, Great Plant Picks, Swanson Nursery will speak to the Lake Forest Park Garden Club on:

“Top Rated Ornamental Grasses for the PNW Garden: Selection, Design and Maintenance”

Few plants compare to ornamental grasses for their versatility and visual impact in the garden. 

Alex LaVilla of Swanson’s Nursery will highlight some of the best grasses for use in NW gardens through the lens of design possibilities from a low maintenance perspective.

If you want to join us please email janronzu@comcast.net for the Zoom meeting information.





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Shoreline Community College Online Class - Protecting Your Business Through Preventing and Managing Data Breaches

The 2019 Travelers Risk Index says the number one fear for businesses is to lose control of company and customer information to a cyberattack.

While this can seem like an overwhelming threat, a cyberattack is manageable.

Learn how to reduce your vulnerability to attack, guard your data, and keep the trust of your customers if a breach occurs in this 3-hour online course. 

Fee: $35
Dates: October 21, 2020 (Wednesday)
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to view the full details for this course and register today! 

Questions? Please email continuing-ed@shoreline.edu.



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