The state Supreme Court decided last week to review an Appeals Court decision about a Tent-City-related case that was decided in favor of the City of Woodinville.

In June 2006, Tent City, the homeless encampment that moves to a different location every 90 days or so, pitched tents on Northshore United Church of Christ property, located just north of Mack’s Corner at 18900 168th Avenue NE, Woodinville.

The City of Woodinville objected, saying that locating the encampment on Northshore United’s property was in violation of a moratorium in that zone, in violation of city zoning permit requirements, and in violation of the terms of a contractual agreement negotiated between the church, Tent City organizers and the City of Woodinville in 2004. That agreement stated Tent City would not locate in Woodinville unless it allowed adequate time for the city’s permitting process.

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Dr. Karen Forys

The Northshore Scholarship Foundation announced an annual scholarship will be offered in memory of Dr. Karen Forys beginning in 2009.

The Karen Ann Olson Forys Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to applicants in the field of teaching or performing arts. A $50,000 endowment established through memorial contributions and by her family will support the annual program.

Dr. Forys was superintendent of the Northshore School District for 13 years. She died on Sept. 17, 2007, of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 63.

In 1999, she was named Washington State Superintendent of the Year from a field of over 1,100 nominees.

Innovative program encourages youth to become active global citizens

Students at Carnation Elementary School are participating in the O Ambassadors program, a joint project of Oprah’s Angel Network and Free the Children. These students are working towards the UN Millennium Development Goals, learning about global issues and making a tangible difference in the lives of their peers in the developing world.

They are part of a network of O Ambassadors clubs across North America that are working to find solutions to global challenges through active learning, idea-sharing and taking action. Through this program, youth in North America have the unique opportunity to develop leadership skills and become active and compassionate global citizens.