Apr 30, 1996

MWW/Savitt, Inc.

Shannon Lawrence has joined MWW/Savitt, the West Coast office of MWW/Strategic Communications, Inc., as an assistant account executive. Lawrence will be on the company's media relations staff and participate in the firm's national strategic marketing communications programs.

Honorary Consul for Jamaica

Enid Dwyer has been named the first Honorary Consul for Jamaica to Seattle. Her appointment was announced recently by the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C., and her installation became effective in late 1995. Dwyer, a native of Jamaica, has been active in the West Indian community in the Pacific Northwest for several years. She was a founding member of the West Indian Association of Greater Seattle, as well as past president of the West Indian Women's Association in the Greater Seattle area.

Free legal advice

On Wednesday, May 1, in celebration of Law Day, the King County Bar Association and volunteer attorneys will host a legal advice booth at the Northgate Mall from 11 am to 5 pm. The booth will have attorneys available to answer legal questions for the public, in an informal setting. No appointment is necessary. Participants will be helped on first-come, first-served basis.

American Marketing Association

The Puget Sound Chapter of the American Merketing Association announced new officers and directors for the 1996-1997 program year. These officers and directors take office in June. Scott Michelson, president of SDM Marketing Services, was elected president. William Curry, owner of Communications Werks, will be president-elect. Cathy Cooper, marketing manager for Metropolitan Savings, has been elected secretary. Carole Aaron, marketing research director for Radio House in Seattle (formerly KIRO Newsradio), was re-elected AMA's treasurer.

Public Gaming Research Institute

Lynne Smith Wolstenholme has been appointed production manager for Public Gaming Research Institute in Seattle. Her responsibilities will include coordination of the Institute's publications, products and services.

Klein System Group

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority in Texas has commissioned the Klein System Group of Vancouver to customize and install the group's integrated Harbormaster System, Automated Billing System and Cargo Reservation System. Through Klein's design of computer systems and the electronic integration of the Port's operations and financial management systems, the Port will improve its operational and financial controls and cash flow.

NeoPath Inc.

David H. Robison has joined Neopath Inc. as vice president of operations. Reporting to him will be production, quality, assurance and facilities. Robison has over 25 years of experience in operations, customer service, quality assurance and research and development.

Olypmia Federal Savings

Dr. John D. Ishii, former president of St. Martin's College, has retired from his position on the board of directors for Olypmia Federal Savings. Dr. Ishii will be succeeded by Kathleen Bauknight, director of real estate for St. Martin's Abbey.1996.

Continental Savings Bank

Laurie L. Robinson has been promoted to assistant vice president of escrow at Continental Savings Bank. Robinson joined Continental in 1992 and has 15 years of experience in the escrow industry.

Garden Botanika

Garden Botanika will open a new store in the University Village late this summer. The store will be located on the west side of the Village across from the existing QFC.

Virginia Mason

Virginia Mason expands healthcare services with the opening of a new 9,000-square-foot specialty center in Kirkland. The new facility, located at 11911 NE 132nd Street, Suite 101, is across the street from the main clinic and will accomodate 13 specialists in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology, urology, neurology, otolaryngology, physical therapy, general surgery and infertility.

W.G. Clark

Keith Barrow has been promoted to vice president of business development for W.G. Clark Construction Company. Barrow joined the firm as director of business development in 1989. He has over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing in the construction industry.

Heery International

Heery International has made several appointments at its Northwest Region in Seattle. Michael P. Finnegan and John M. Waters have been appointed senior associates and Beverly L. Evans and Robert E. Maloney have been appointed associates.

NAWIC

The National Association of Women in Construction has announced two winners of its second annual Crystal Vision Award program. Paula Gerber-Jones won the Crystal Vision Award for her initiative in founding and establishing NAWIC in Australia. She is a senior associate with a Melbourne-based law firm. Jack Lowe Jr., CEO and chairman of TDIndustries in Dallas, won the Crystal Achievement Award for his efforts in creating a working environment for women and minorities to thrive and advance in the construction industry. Both will be honored at the association's Sept. 4-7 annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

Inter-Steel Structures

Inter-Steel Structures Inc. has been appointed an authorized builder for American Buildings Company. Inter-Steel says it will represent American throughout King County and the surrounding area.

Land Use Study Commission plans hearings

OLYMPIA -- The Land Use Study Commission was formed in 1995 to integrate Washington's land use laws and environmental laws into one statute. The Commission will have public hearings Wednesday in Ellensburg and Thursday in Everett that will feature panel discussions on land use and permitting issues. Specifically, the Commission is focusing on the State Environmental Policy Act, the Growth Management Act, the Shoreline Management Act, Hydraulics Permits, Class IV Forest Practices Permits and County and City Enabling Acts. A scoping document has been prepared for public review. The Commission also is seeking comments on a set of evaluation criteria it has developed that will guide its decisions. All comments must be submitted by Thursday. To receive copies of the scoping document and the Criteria for Evaluating a Consolidated State Land Use Code, or to find about the exact locations and times of this week's public hearings, call Julie Knackstedt at (360) 586-1274.

McKay to lead Puget Sound Action Team

OLYMPIA (AP) -- Nancy McKay, longtime director of the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority, was tapped by Gov. Mike Lowry on Thursday as chairwoman of the successor agency. McKay will head a 13-member "action team" of state and local officials overseeing cleanup and protection of Puget Sound. Legislative Republicans blocked reauthorization of the authority, saying the state needs to move from planning to actual cleanup, but agreed to create the interagency successor group. McKay, 50, has served with the authority since its creation 11 years ago. "Nancy's experience and her clear commitment to protecting and enhancing the Puget Sound make her an obvious choice for this important post," the governor said. "The Puget Sound is our top natural resource in Western Washington and we must do everything we can to protect this unique and vital body of water." The Legislature also created a nine-member council to advise the action team on specific projects. McKay, who will serve on Lowry's personal staff, will also chair the council. She will earn $78,811 a year.

Environmental conference, awards planned

SEATTLE -- The fifth annual Environmental Conference & Excellence Awards will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 7 at the SeaTac Marriott Hotel in Seattle. Sponsored by the Association of Washington Business (AWB), the conference and awards ceremony will feature seminars on new approaches to environmental compliance, TPH remediation, state sediment management standards, brownfield development, groundwater quality standards, growth management, water resources, water rights and environmental issues for businesses. The keynote speaker will be Jay Hair, president emeritus of the National Wildlife Federation. The cost to attend the conference is $115 for AWB members and $135 for non-members. The cost includes lunch, coffee breaks and seminar materials. To register by phone, call LaRon at the AWB at 1-800-521-9325.

Proposals considered for Hanford contract

RICHLAND -- U.S. Department of Energy officials are evaluating three proposals for a new five-year, $4.6 billion Hanford site management contract. The contract is scheduled to be awarded in July, and implementation should begin in October. The contract's requirements mark a major departure in the way the Department of Energy does business. At the Hanford site, much more work will be subcontracted by the site management contractor. The three companies that made offers on the contract and their major subcontractors are:

• Bechtel Northwest Corp. with Safestates (a Westinghouse and BNFL, Inc. partnership), Johnson Controls Richland Inc., Computer Sciences Corp., Jacobs Hanford Co. and Morrison Knudsen Hanford Co.
• Fluor Daniel Hanford Inc. with Babcock and Wilcox Hanford Co., Duke Engineering & Services Inc., Lockheed Martin Hanford Co., Numatec Hanford Corp. and Rust Federal Services of Hanford Inc.
• Raytheon Hanford Inc. with Boeing Information Service Inc., CH2M HILL Federal Group, Newport News Shipbuilding, ICF Kaiser Hanford Co., Siemens Power Corp. and Wackenhut Services Inc.

Meeting on West Seattle trail improvements

SEATTLE -- The Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation will have a public meeting for people who would like to see the final design drawings for improvements to the bicycle and pedestrian trail along Alki Avenue Southwest. The meeting will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Alki Community Center, 5817 S.W. Stevens St. The new design would create a separated bicycle and pedestrian trail along Alki Avenue Southwest from Duwamish Head to the west end of Alki Beach park. The project also would improve access to the beach and rebuild one or more sets of stairs along the seawall. Construction is expected to begin in fall 1996. The project is being funded by the Shoreline Park Improvement Fund, which was created to mitigate the impact of Metro's sewage treatment plant expansion at West Point. For more information, call project manager Linda Hammons at (206) 684-7139 or public information officer David Takami at (206) 233-7929.

Study released on national estuaries

SEATTLE -- The American Oceans Campaign released a study Friday of Puget Sound and 27 other national estuaries called "Estuaries on the Edge: The Vital Link Between Land and Sea." The detailed study of major U.S. estuaries, which are bodies of water where freshwater from rivers and streams mingles with saltwater, draws attention to the effects of development and population growth. "Basically, today you don't have the kind of degradation that was going on 20 years ago," said Mike Sato of People for Puget Sound. "On the other hand, if you look at the populations of fish and shellfish ... they're all declining." The entire study is about 300 pages long, but the overview of the study is about eight pages long and the section on Puget Sound is about 10 pages long. To obtain copies, call Mike Sato at People for Puget Sound at (206) 382-7007.

Seattle Ship Canal cleanup planned

SEATTLE -- The Seattle Marine Business Coalition is planning a cleanup of the Seattle Ship Canal from 9 a.m. to noon May 11. The cleanup will take place from water skiffs and tug boats from the Ballard Locks to the Fremont Bridge. Volunteers from Seattle's water-dependent businesses, representatives from Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and local residents who would like to get involved are invited to participate. Support will be provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Port of Seattle. Participants should assemble at 8:30 a.m. May 11 at the 24th Street Pier in Ballard. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. All participants will be treated to a seafood barbecue at Fisherman's Terminal after the cleanup. To receive a volunteer sign-up form, call American Waterways Operators at (206) 768-3538.