Three West Seattle winners – and one needs your vote now

“COMMUNITY BUILDER” HONORED: He’s another one of West Seattle’s semi-unsung heroes — North Delridge Neighborhood Council co-chair Mike Dady, who works tirelessly on behalf of an area that’s been fighting its way to a better future. Now, we’ve got word the Seattle Neighborhood Group is honoring him with a “Community Builder Award” at an upcoming event; here’s the flyer. Congratulations, Mike!

CHIEF SEALTH HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER HONORED: The Seattle Public Schools “School Beat” e-mail newsletter brings word that CSHS teacher Gary Thomsen is the first Seattle teacher to win the “Service to Community Award” from the University of Puget Sound, given for his “tireless work in the local community” (read more here).

CONSERVATION “HERO” FINALIST – AND YOU CAN VOTE: Also today, we just got word that Fauntleroy’s Judy Pickens is one of the five finalists in the “Cox Conserves Heroes” program – you can watch her story (and that of the other four finalists) here. Among many other projects with which she is involved, Judy has worked long and hard to help restore and protect Fauntleroy Creek as a rare, urban salmon stream. Whoever wins gets $5,000 to donate to a charity – and Judy has chosen EarthCorps. Vote for Judy by going to this page and using the form in the left sidebar.

3 Replies to "Three West Seattle winners - and one needs your vote now"

  • miws October 4, 2008 (12:30 am)

    C’mon people! Vote for Judy!

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    Voting lasts until Oct 20th.

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    Mike

  • elizabeth October 4, 2008 (7:54 am)

    Yes!! We need help spreading the news — in my opinion Judy’s story best captures the intent of the conservation heroes vision — she’s championed the restoration of the entire Fauntleroy creek and continues to encourage others to experience the magic of our local urban salmon run.

    Thank you Judy! We are lucky to have you here!

  • Sarah October 5, 2008 (10:35 pm)

    Judy has laid important groundwork in edcuacting our children about environmental stewardship in our own backyard. My child has benefited as well as many of my friends children. I can’t think of many more important things then education, our environment and acting locally. Vote!

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