May 31, 1995

SAFECO

SAFECO Corp. real estate investment arm SAFECO Properties Inc., which develops, owns, operates and manages regional shopping centers, mixed-use projects and office buildings nationwide through the Winmar Company Inc., has announced several promotions. J. Randy Kyte, vice president of Winmar Company Inc. and assistant vice president of SAFECO Properties Inc., was appointed senior vice president of Winmar Company Inc., and vice president of SAFECO Properties Inc. Collen Broaddus, secretary of SAFECO Properties Inc. and assistant vice president/secretary of Winmar and SAFECO's medical real estate investment subsidiary in the West and Southwest, SAFECARE Company Inc., has been appointed vice president of SAFECO Properties Inc. And, Jackie Wilsey has been appointed vice president and controller of SAFECO Properties Inc.

May 30, 1995

Toxic spill kills Vancouver salmon

VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) -- A toxic spill has killed about 200 juvenile coho salmon in Vancouver, British Columbia's Cutthroat Creek, the last remaining stream with a natural fish population in the city. Fisheries Department biologist Lee Nikl said Wednesday the dead fish were reported by a local resident involved in fish-habitat enhancement the night before. The nature of the toxic substance involved was not immediately known. The dead salmon were found only in the vicinity of a storm drain, he said, and others were alive both upstream and downstream. "It's made a dent in the population," said Nikl. "It hasn't wiped the run out." But the spill may have destroyed the salmon run for several years, Musqueam tribe Chief Joe Becker said, explaining that coho salmon have a three-year life cycle. Cutthroat Creek flows through the tribe's reserve. The tribe has been trying for years to get the creek back to its original wild-spawning potential. But spills from nearby residences on land leased from the Musqueam reserve have upset the plans. Becker said the spill was the third of its kind in 10 or 12 years. About three years ago, 20,000 fish were wiped out, he said.

May 26, 1995

Unico Properties

Shawn Jackson has been promoted by Unico Properties to building and leasing manager of Two Union Square in downtown Seattle. He was formerly senior leasing manager.

Continental Mortgage

Continental Mortgage has named the following loan officers to the President's Club for being in the top 10 percent of the company's loan producers of single-family residential loans during 1994. They include: Ann Grignon, Tacoma; David Doherty, Bellevue; Brad Maher, Mountlake Terrace; David Hatlen, Seattle; and David Hilliard and Mel Patterson, Federal Way.

CB Commercial

Steven Evans was hired as manager of appraisal services for CB Commercial Real Estate Group in Washington and Oregon. Evans joined CB Commercial in December 1994.

Windermere

Windermere Real Estate has hired several new sales associates in offices in the greater Seattle area. The are: Timothy Bryant and E.J. Bowlds, Bellevue West; Scott Percival and Duane Armstrong, Enumclaw; Carolyn Sturtz, Federal Way; Michele Mason, Lake Forest Park; Ron Wendling, Lakeview; Janet Rosenblatt, Mercer Island; Jim Dixon, Northeast; Dana Corbett, Redmond; Joan Underwood, South; Barbara Craven, Wall Street; and Jason Wall, Wedgewood.

Century 21

Century 21 Barth and Associates, Burien, has added Dale Manley as manager/trainer. Manley is experienced in both real estate sales as well as management and training of sales associates.

Homebuyer seminar slated

The Washington State Housing Commission is sponsoring a free community homebuyer seminar on Tuesday, May 30, and Thursday, June 1, at First Mutual Bank, 2038 N.W. Market St. The seminar provides training to interested persons about the process of purchasing a first home. Another seminar will be held June 3 at Apple Mortgage, 2150 N. 107th, Suite 480. For further information regarding both seminars, contact Rhonda Rosenberg, public information officer, at (206) 464-7139.

Permit process in King County

The King County Department of Development and Environmental Services (DDES) in collaboration with the Master Builders of King and Snohomish Counties is presenting an introductory class about the residential building permit process in unincorporated King County. The class will be offered May 31, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., in North Bend. Cost is $30. Call (206) 451-7920 to register.

Commercial Real Estate Women

Commercial Real Estate Women-Northwest is having a luncheon on June 28 at the Marsh McLennan Building, 720 Olive Way, Second Floor Conference Room, in Seattle. Jay Allen, Century Pacific Real Estate Advisors, will be speaking on cash flow projections. Cost is $12.50 members, $15.00 non-members. Nordstrom box lunches will be provided. For registration information call (206) 778-6162.