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seismic issues spur letter writing |
by
Jeanette Knutson
Staff Writer |
| In
an Aug. 4 letter by Mayor Cathy VonWald addressed
to King County Executive Ron Sims, Mayor VonWald
stated, “As you know, the City of Woodinville
is concerned about the Brightwater project’s
unresolved risks of seismic rupture and the
resultant potential ...
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| Extra
DUI enforcement on King County roadways |
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| Extra
DUI patrols will take place throughout King
County from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4 to rid the roads
of impaired drivers. So, beware after boating,
barbeques and an evening at the bar because
if you drive hammered, you will get nailed!
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| New
City Clerk sees position as natural fit |
by
Deborah Stone
Staff Writer |
| For
City of Woodinville employee Jennifer Kuhn,
the position of City Clerk is a natural fit
for her qualifications and experience. “I’ve
been working for the City for the past seven
years as Administrative Assistant in the Finance
Department,” explains Kuhn. “In
that position, I was the ...
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| Council
recognizes MaryAnn Russell |
by
Jeanette Knutson
Staff Writer |
| At
its Aug. 7 meeting, the Woodinville City Council
honored MaryAnn Russell with a Spirit of Woodinville
Award. She has owned, managed and taught at
the Woodinville Sunshine Preschool for 25 years,
influencing over 500 young people’s lives
in that time.
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| Beth
Heath is a new city employee. She will be working
in the Administrative Services Department as
an accounting clerk. She comes to the city
with over 12 years’ accounting experience,
most recently working for the Police Department
in Bellingham.
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| Little
Bit receives grant from Christopher Reeve Foundation |
by
Deborah Stone
Staff Writer |
| The
Christopher Reeve Foundation (CRF) announced
recently that Little Bit Therapeutic Riding
Center has been awarded a $2,700 Quality of
Life grant. Conceived by the late Dana Reeve,
Quality of Life grants are given to programs
or projects that improve the ...
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| State
Patrol’s Computer Crimes Unit combating
crime |
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| The
Washington State Patrol’s Computer Crimes
Unit (CCU) has been making a difference for
Washington’s citizens every day since
1997. CCU investigates cases that include crimes
involving Narcotics, Homicide, Identity Theft,
Terrorism, Child Pornography, and
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| Growing
Washington partners with 21 Acres |
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| Growing
Washington, an agriculture based charitable
organization in the state of Washington, has
partnered with 21 Acres in Woodinville to provide
hands on learning opportunities for new farmers.
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| Check
out charities before you give |
| from
Attorney General Rob McKenna |
| Consumer:
I frequently receive solicitations from charities.
I’d like to support their causes, but
how do I know if my money will be put to good
use?
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| A
visit to any of King County’s nationally
renowned parks or trails is always a worthwhile
experience. Now Eastside parks and trail users
will have the extra incentive of possibly winning
a year’s worth of free burritos from
Chipotle.
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| In
the July 31 issue of The Woodinville Weekly,
a picture of a mother and son in the story
about the new Brother and Sister School were
incorrectly identified. Our apologies to Bonnie
Schott and Jake.
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| ‘Art
in Bloom’ Sculpture in the Gardens set
for Aug. 26, 27 at Kokopelli Gardens in Duvall |
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| Duvall
Foundation for the Arts presents “Art
in Bloom” Sculpture in the Gardens on
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26 and 27 from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kokopelli Gardens, 14520
284th Ave. NE in Duvall.
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The Class of 1986 Tolt High School reunion
is set for October 6th and 7th. The organizers
are looking to contact all students from this
class to come and get together and catch up!
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