Bothell/Kenmore Reporter, April 03, 2015

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Bellevue educator picked to be North Creek High School’s first principal BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@bothell-reporter.com

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dle Middle School Principal Eric McDowell enjoys traveling with his wife, who works for a travel company, during his vacation time. The Bellevue School District employee has explored many different countries around the world and loves to learn about other cultures. That

spirit of adventure and inquisitive nature will serve him well when he starts his new position in Bothell on July 1 — as Northcreek High School’s first ever principal. At North Creek High School, Northshore School District’s (NSD) fourth comprehensive high school, McDowell will officially begin his tenure as the planning principal, transitioning

to principal when the school opens in 2017. “It is equal parts excitement and sadness,” said McDowell, who is 50. “Bellevue is a fantastic district and they have been super supportive. But this is an amazing opportunity. How often does a new high school get built?” McDowell has worked in the Bellevue School District (BSD) during his entire

22-year career. His passion for education has led him to many positions within the BSD, including math teacher, activities director, Link Crew coordinator, K-12 math curriculum developer and Highland Middle School assistant principal. However, he was not always so excited about education. It wasn’t until after he graduated from high

school in South Dakota and moved to Minnesota that he stumbled into his calling. “I started off as an actuary with an insurance company in Minnesota,” said McDowell, who moved around a lot during his childhood as his father was in the military. “I became a neighborhood volunteer and tutor. A ‘big brother’ to a boy named [ more NSD page 6 ]

ERIC MCDOWELL

Regional Fire Authority proposal sparks debate

Firefigter Geoff Olson inspects EMS equipment outside of the Bothell Fire Station on Beardslee Road. Under the proposed RFA, all the equipment between various fire departments in the RFA would be the same, instead of pieces of equipment, such as bandages, defibrilators, and other EMS equipment, being different from station to station.

BY DEANNA ISAACS Disaacs@bothell-reporter.com

For months, the Northshore Fire Department, Snohomish District No. 10, the city of Bothell Fire and EMS and Woodinville Fire and Rescue have been looking into whether or not the local area would benefit from a Regional Fire Authority, rather than the current system of separate districts. A third party report was released at the end of March concerning the risks and benefits of

DEANNA ISAACS, Bothell Reporter

combining districts into an RFA. “I think the RFA feasibility study has done a good job of putting together the conditions of the current fire agencies and what could happen if they do join together,” said Bothell Fire Chief Bob Van Horne. “The next thing that will happen, should all agencies decide to proceed, … [is] a time for planning.” The report, authored by a third party organization called Emergency Services [ more FIRE page 3 ]

Second consecutive hydro races April 11 in Kenmore disaacs@bothell-reporter.com

The second consecutive Kenmore Hydroplane Cup returns to the Sammamish Slough on April 11, at Log Boom Park and the Kenmore Boat Launch. “We are excited for the return of the race exhibition to Kenmore,” said Mayor David Baker. “This event not only

signifies history, but showcases the future of Kenmore as the city works diligently to improve access to the water and create more recreational opportunities for the entire community to enjoy.” The north end of Lake Washington will feature the newly renovated Kenmore Boat Launch and Log Boom Park renovations, though the timed exhibition races, host-

ed in cooperation between the city of Kenmore and the Seattle Outboard Association, will be the big headliner. “The Association has a lot of passion for the history of the Sammamish Slough Races,” Baker said. “Many of the members grew up racing or watching family and friends race down the Sammamish Slough. There is excitement among the Association to

restore and share the tradition with new a generation of family, friends and the larger community.” Though the pits open at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremony, featuring local legendary hydroplane driver Chip Hanauer, starts at 10 a.m., the races won’t start until noon. The boat races will [ more HYDRO page 10 ]

The second consecutive Kenmore Hydroplane Cup will take place on Lake Washington and on the Sammmamish Slough April 11. CITY OF KENMORE

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