Can a Governor Solve the Education Problem?
Over the past few decades we have had several "Education Governors" who have vowed to "improve education."
As we can see today these efforts to date have not been sufficient to "fix" the system.
June 6, 4:05 PM Responding to a report last week in the Post-Intelligencer, Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tim Gallagher clarified that Parks does not intend to take any action this year.
A scheduled briefing is an opportunity to make the park board, which has many new members, aware of the costs and issues associated with beach fires, and to let them know what the options are for regulating them.
In 2004, Parks did a substantial analysis of the issues surrounding beach fires after receiving a citation from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for allowing the b
On Wednesday, June 4, the tide was Seattle's lowest in 92 years, at minus 4.3 feet, and cause for quiet celebration and exploration as the surface under Luna/Anchor Park exposed a spongy world.
Three brave chaperones including two teachers and a parent took nine excited students from St. Bernadette Elementary School in Burien to Safeco Field to watch the June 4 Mariners game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The excitement began when the lucky kids left the school building and noticed a limousine waiting in the parking lot to transport them to the ballgame like VIP's. While no champagne was offered, they giggled just the same.
General Motors is serious about spreading the word about what it is doing help people deal with rising fuel costs. So serious that they sent Dave Barthmuss, Group Manager for their Western Region, Environment and Energy Communications Team to speak to the West Seattle Kiwanis meeting on Wednesday, June 4th.
The primary message he wanted to share is that GM is moving toward changing the public impression about the company when people think about fuel economy. "GM is moving toward the electrification of the automobile," said Barthmuss.
Jackton and Amy Downard found their dog Max at the
Animal Shelter on 15th N.W. in 2000 but they aren't quite sure what breed he is because he is so tall. He weighs 113 pounds. "He's a lab-stallion mix," offered Amy. Max is a wonderful swimmer but he does have an issue with that. If he isn't swimming out to fetch a stick or a ball, he swims in circles. "Amy has had to swim out twice and bring him back," said Jackton. For a large dog with possible horse genes he seems unaware of his own size. "He likes to be a lap dog," said Amy, "and he was until we got the new couch."
Chuck Miller gives his 10-pound Jack Russell pup, Caesar a walking tour of the Ballard Historic District near where Chuck's parents grew up. Miller left Caesar's big sister, Cleopatra, at home. Miller said Caesar is about half his full-grown size.
"Caesar likes to throw ice cubes in the air and then chew on them. He's definitely the alpha dog."
In a few minutes, I shall click the "send" command to dispatch this missive, then pack my laptop into its carrying case, put it and Sadie - the People Dog - into the already-packed van, and head for South Dakota.
It will be my first, extended solo venture since John's death; I plan to attend a wedding in the beautiful Black Hills.
Besides Sadie, I'll be accompanied by twinges of guilt about the gas I'll consume. I justify the personal expense of $4 gas by camping along the way (the van's rear seat makes into a comfy bed), thus saving money on lodging.
Friday, May 23
Saturday, May 24
Track and field
Class 3A meet
Ryan Prentice of Mount Rainier earned victories in the 1,600 and 3,200-meter competitions. He took the 1,600 in a time of 4 minutes, 18.64 seconds and won the 3,200 in 9:16.42. Teammate Michael Miller took fourth in the 800 in 1:56.47 and Evergreen's Samual Williams placed eighth in the 200 in 22.42.
Vincente Cordova was fourth in the high jump at 6 feet, 5 inches for Evergreen and Anthony Palfrey of Mount Rainier was fourth in the long jump at 21-11.75.
LAKEWOOD--At Harry E. Lang Stadium in the 3A state championship game, Kennedy met its match -- and it was a familiar 'fire' called the Camas Papermakers who burned up the Lancers for four goals in 80 minutes.
