Tracey Naylor takes over at Hazelwood
February 6, 2015
When Hazelwood Elementary School students returned from winter break, a new face greeted them at the door.
Tracey Naylor officially began her duties as the school’s new principal Jan. 5, replacing interim-Principal Judy Busch. Busch came out of retirement while the district found a permanent replacement for Principal Cindy Farnsworth, now at Meadow Crest Early Learning Center.
Tracey Naylor
Naylor, a graduate of Columbia University and American University, comes to Hazelwood from Campbell Hill Elementary School, where she served as the assistant principal. Read more
Mayor to give State of the City address Feb. 11
February 6, 2015
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Newcastle Mayor Steve Buri (right), seen here giving David Harris the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce’s Mayor’s Award at the 2014 Diamond Awards, will give his State of the City speech Feb. 11.
Mayor Steve Buri will give his update on all things Newcastle at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon Feb. 11. Read more
A tale of two coats
February 6, 2015
When the weather is miserable here we head to warmer climes, specifically the Palm Springs area.
Although neither of us are shoppers, when we stay in Rancho Mirage with my sister (who is a shopper) we visit the College of the Desert Street Fair, which is a walk away. It’s really not a street fair at all. It’s a “parking lot” fair, and there must be a hundred booths where you can buy clothing, golf accessories, hats, visors, art, jewelry, specialty foods, sunglasses and obviously, given the number of them that you see there, male senior citizens wearing high-waisted shorts.
While visiting about five years ago, The Sainted One bought a short yellow jacket with navy trim, unremarkable in all respects except for the ability to unzip the sleeves and create a vest, something that we would forget unless we picked it up at a certain angle when washing it, whereupon we would declare, surprised once again, “Hey! You can take the sleeves off this thing!” and then would promptly forget. He adored it, wore it to death, wore it until the wrists frayed, the pockets became sieves and the stand-up collar wilted. Read more
February Calendar
February 6, 2015
Events
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway S.E., State of the City with Newcastle Mayor Steve Buri, $20/members, $25/nonmembers, register at newcastle-chamber.org
Women’s Self Defense Workshop, ages 13 and older, Exceed Martial Arts, 2806 N.E. Sunset Blvd., Suite B, Renton, free, space limited, call 988-3047 to register
Newcastle Trails annual meeting, free and open to the public, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 23, Newcastle Library, 12901 Newcastle Way, newcastletrails.org
Networking Education Breakfast, learn about trends, challenges and opportunities in 21st century marketplace with Art Johnson, 7:15-8:30 a.m. Feb. 25, Regency Newcastle, 7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road, members free, $10/guests, register online at newcastle-chamber.org Read more
Editorial — Building agreement doesn’t pass the test
February 6, 2015
The Newcastle City Council agreed to spend $250,000 on a building it could get for free.
Let us repeat that — $250,000 of taxpayer funds spent on a maintenance operations building that could be had for nothing, well, mostly nothing.
It doesn’t make much sense, does it?
But that’s what the council narrowly agreed to with the recent 4-3 approval of the purchase-sale agreement to acquire a Coal Creek Utility District-owned building.
Sure, on the surface, it looks like a good deal — “I only have to pay $250,000 for a $750,000 building? What a steal!” — but more and more, this agreement is starting to feel like an iceberg. It’s what’s underneath the water that you should be worried about. Read more
Notes from Newcastle
February 6, 2015
City Hall wants to come to you
In an effort to better communicate with its residents, the city of Newcastle is reaching out to you. Community activities liaison Wendy Kirchner wants to bring City Hall to its residents, through presentations and meet-and-greets.
Here’s Kirchner’s pitch on how the city can help you get better acquainted with the staff that run the place you call home:
Newcastle city staff would like to come to your neighborhood! Are you interested in meeting your neighbors, making your area safer and learning about city services?
We all want to live in a safe, connected community, and we are looking for opportunities to share information about city services, neighborhood safety and discuss issues of concern. Read more
Cancer taps out
February 6, 2015
Liberty bests Hazen on night dedicated to more than wrestling
Derek Nichols, Hazen High School senior (top), wrestles Beamer High School’s Malik Ford.
Colors of victory — Hazen bests Liberty in the pool
February 6, 2015
By Greg Farrar
Derek Wei, Hazen High School junior, seem to be airborne as he strokes through the water his 100-yard butterfly race, winning in 53.17 seconds Jan. 20 against Liberty.
Patriots prep for playoffs
February 6, 2015
As Liberty High School senior Cherelle Demps took the starting tipoff position in the Jan. 23 game against Interlake, she paused for a moment to reflect. Read more
Liberty starts new youth football program
February 6, 2015
If you’ve ever been to a Liberty High School football game, you know what “We are one” means.
It’s the chant that, without fail, win or lose, emanates from the packed Liberty home bleachers, showcasing the pride and camaraderie that comes with being a Patriot.
Now, the Liberty football program truly is “one,” from top to bottom — elementary school to high-school varsity — with the creation of the Patriots’ new youth football program.
The Liberty Junior Football program will kick off its inaugural season in 2015, allowing kids to grow and learn within one program from age 7 through high school. Read more
