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1. Kevin
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   Did anyone else see this Schrammie award that was handed out to Dannette Smith, director of the Seattle Human Services Department?
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   http://www.komonews.com/opinion/kenschram/The-Schrammie-This-dictatorial-attitude-needs-to-go-137577148.html#idc-cover
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   Dannette Smith wants to SHUT DOWN "The Outdoor Meal Site" under I-5. This very successful program has been in operation for 17 years and was started by "Operation Sack Lunch" which was started by singer songwriter Beverly Graham back in 1989.
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   Imagine... a private solution that really WORKS!
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   Operation Sack Lunch
   http://www.opsacklunch.org/index.html
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   Now where does Nickelsville fit into this picture? Operation Sack Lunch ALSO feeds lunch to our friends at Nickelsville 5 days a week.
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   I have seen the lunches that are being served at Nickelsville. Not JUST a sack lunch, but a HOT lunch consisting of various soups, stews, and fresh fruit such as apples and bananas.
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   If Dannette Smith is successful in shutting down "The Outdoor Meal Site" then who might be her next target(s)?
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   We need to call and write the city with our outrage at her proposal!
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   You can find all the city contact phone numbers and email addresses on the Operation Sack Lunch web site.
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   Time is of the essence. Ms Smith wants to close The Outdoor Meal Site as of February 29, 2012.
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   Posted 4 months ago #         

2. miws
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   Kevin, I love ya, man, but this reminds me of those smart phone commercials where the people without the particular phone are just a couple of seconds behind those that do have it, in their receiving the latest news! ;-)

   http://westseattleblog.com/forum/topic/submit-or-go-hungry

   Mike

   Posted 4 months ago #         

3. Kevin
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   Egg on my face - shame on me :) I actually did see that thread previously. I think the excitement of seeing Ms Smith win a Schrammie got me going, and BTW, Ken Schram is also on the OSL Board of Directors.

   Posted 4 months ago #         

4. Bonnie
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   Thanks for posting Kevin because I didn't bother to open the other thread because the headline didn't catch my attention. Yours did. Thanks.

   Posted 4 months ago #         

5. miws
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   Hey, the good intentions are there, and the more attention this gets the better.

   Just couldn't resist giving you a bad time!

   And actually Bonnie brings up a very good point, as nothing in the title of the other thread indicates what it's really about.

   Mike

   Posted 4 months ago #         

6. JoB
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   This policy turnaround took less than 24 hours.
   that is the power of public pressure...

   Yes, we can:)
   We just can't count on our elected officials to do it for us.
   it's going to take a little effort from us

   thanks to everyone who took the time to call or email the mayor's office and the city council

   Posted 4 months ago #         

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