MUMMIES OF THE WORLD ARRIVES IN NORTHWEST UNDER HEAVY SECURITY FOR DEBUT AT OMSI

Largest exhibition of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled to be turned over to OMSI for exclusive Portland engagement

WHAT:
More than 40 precious mummies will arrive in Portland on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, under heavy security detail for the upcoming Mummies of the World exhibition at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). The mummies will have traveled nearly 800 miles from Salt Lake City, UT to make their highly-anticipated Pacific Northwest premiere as part of the largest exhibition of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled.

Upon arrival, the security detail and exhibitors will sign over the mummies for the Museum's safe-keeping. Key exhibition and venue representatives will speak to the press during a brief presentation as the off-loading of the mummies begins. Following the ceremonious arrival, curators and exhibition staff will work day and night on the load-in and installation of the exhibition, which is set to debut at OMSI on Friday, June 14, 2013.

The official arrival and welcoming of the mummies to Portland will offer great opportunities for visuals and one-on-one interviews with Marc Corwin, president and CEO of American Exhibitions, Inc. - producer of the groundbreaking Mummies of the World exhibition; Dr. Heather Gill-Frerking, director of science & education for the Mummies of the World exhibition; and Nancy Stueber, president of OMSI. Media interested in covering this event should please contact OMSI PR Manager Amita Joshi at 503.797.4517 or ajoshi@omsi.edu.

WHEN:
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 | 10:15am
**Truck to arrive promptly at 10:30am with security detail; great opportunity for visuals

WHERE:
1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214
**Arrival and presentation to take place at OMSI main entrance.

DETAILS:
Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, featuring an astounding collection of 150 specimens and objects including real human and animal mummies, and related artifacts from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Ancient Egypt. The blockbuster exhibition will be opening at OMSI in Portland, Ore. for its exclusive Pacific Northwest debut. More information is available online at omsi.edu and mummiesoftheworld.com.

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In keeping with the College Bound theme, fourth grade students from Raymond Elementary School visited the University of Washington on Thursday May 9th. After arriving, students were treated to a campus tour. Some of the tour highlights were visiting the "Harry Potter" Reading room in the gothic-style Suzzalo Library, seeing the world's largest book, walking the Quad and Red Square, and checking out the HUB (Husky Union Building). Students also learned about some of the majors that UW has to offer.

After a quick lunch, students met at the University of Washington's Burke Museum. The meeting place was the Life and Times of Washington, an exhibit about the natural history of our state. Students were divided into small groups to "dig" prehistoric fossils in the Discovery Lab. They also "found" some ancient artifacts such as Clovis points. Later in the session they worked to identify their finds and establish which geologic time period the finds fit into. Some of the more exciting "finds" were a saber tooth tiger tusk, a velociraptor claw, and the largest T-rex tooth ever discovered. The chaperones, Mrs. deMontigny, Mr. Clements, and all the students agreed that this was one awesome field trip.


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SALEM, Ore. - The winners of the Region VI Best Warrior Competition were announced at a ceremony, May 16, at Camp Rilea, Ore. Sgt. First Class Jeremy Carver, Oregon Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, won Non-commissioned Officer of the year and Specialist Benjamin Herrman, 3670th Maintenance Co. Oregon Army National Guard, won Soldier of the Year.

13 Citizen-Soldiers from eight states participated in the regional competition.

Competition events included, but were not limited to; rappelling, rifle marksmanship, physical fitness testing, obstacle course, and Soldier knowledge evaluation boards.

The Best Warrior Challenge pit Army National Guard Soldiers from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, against each other during this grueling 4 day event. Winners of this competition will advance to a National competition later this year.

"It's a great day to be in the Oregon National Guard," said State Command Sgt. Maj. Shane Lake, "Every competitor proved their grit during this competition. They truly embody the spirit of the Citizen-Soldier."

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Sgt. Ernesto A. Ventura, from the Alaska Army National Guard, rappels off a tower, during an event at Camp Rilea, in Warrenton Ore., as part of the Region 6 Best Warrior Competition, May 15. The Region 6 Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.

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The Region VI Best Warrior Competition competitors and their sponsors pose for a group photo, just prior to leaving in the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, May, 14. The Region VI Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.

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Competitors in the Region VI Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Oregon Army National Guard, begin a vigorous 5 mile ruck march, at the Umatilla Army Depot, Umatilla Ore. May, 14. The Region VI Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.

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Spc. Benjamin S. Herrmann, Oregon Army National Guard, emerges from the water after high crawling approx. 20 yards through the surf, while completing in the Region VI Best Warrior Competition, at Camp Rilea, Warrenton Ore. May, 16. The Region VI Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.

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Spc. James R. Furry, South Dakota Army National Guard, exits a building during an event in the Region VI Best Warrior Competition, at Camp Rilea, Warrenton Ore. May, 16. The Region VI Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.


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MUMMIES OF THE WORLD EXHIBITION MAKES NORTHWEST DEBUT AT OMSI

Largest Collection of Mummies Ever Assembled On View in Portland Beginning June 14, 2013

Portland, Ore. (May 17, 2013) - The nationally recognized Mummies of the World exhibition will make its Pacific Northwest debut at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Friday, June 14, 2013. The presentation in Portland will mark the eighth stop of the exhibition's exclusive tour of the United States. This astonishing collection of mummies and related artifacts includes a 6,420-year-old child mummy from Peru ("Detmold Child") dating 3,000 years before King Tut. The exhibition, declared "magical and mythical" by the New York Times, presents a never-before seen collection of rare mummies from across the world -- including South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Egypt -- that spans eons of time and transcends history.

With its astounding collection of 150 specimens and objects, Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of real human and animal mummies and related artifacts ever assembled. Through modern science and engaging interactive and multi-media exhibits, the exhibition reveals how the scientific study of mummies provides a window into the lives of ancient people, offering unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations. It also demonstrates that mummification - both through natural processes and intentional practices - has taken place all over the globe, from the hot desert sands of South America to remote European bogs.

"OMSI is committed to bringing unique educational experiences like Mummies of the World to the people of the Pacific Northwest," said Nancy Stueber, president of OMSI. "Thanks to modern tools from biology and chemistry, medical imaging, DNA science and even 3D animation, young people and adults will gain a deeper understanding of people, cultures and environments of the past."

In addition to the Detmold Child, the rare and ancient objects presented in Mummies of the World include the Vac Mummies, a mummified family from Hungary believed to have died from tuberculosis; the Baron von Holz, a German nobleman found tucked away in the family crypt of a 14th century castle wearing his best leather boots; an ancient Peruvian woman naturally mummified in the warm desert air, with mysterious tattoos on her face and chest, and long black hair intact; and a howler monkey from Argentina, displaying a fierce expression and adorned with a feather skirt and headdress.

"We are excited to bring Mummies of the World to Portland," said Marc Corwin, president of American Exhibitions, Inc. "Most people think mummies come from Egypt and are wrapped, but mummies come from all over the world. The exhibition is changing centuries-old perceptions about what the general public thinks about mummies and providing insight into the lives and cultures of these ancient people. Inside every mummy is a story waiting to be told, and Mummies of the World is here to tell those stories."

The concept for the exhibition began with the rediscovery of 21 specimens within the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums of Mannheim, Germany in 2004. A consortium of mummy researchers, known as the German Mummy Project, used DNA analysis, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), radiocarbon dating and mass spectrometry to learn more, and engaged the cooperation of 21 world-renowned museums, organizations and collections in seven countries to make this innovative exhibition possible.

Mummies of the World will be on display at OMSI from June 14, 2013 through September 8, 2013. For more information, please visit omsi.edu or mummiesoftheworld.com.

About OMSI
Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's leading science museums, a world-class tourist attraction, and an award-winning educational resource for the kid in each of us. OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. For general information, call 503.797.4000 or visit omsi.edu.

About American Exhibitions
American Exhibitions, Inc. produces world-class touring exhibitions for science centers and museums that excite, educate, and engage visitors. As a longstanding member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and the American Association of Museums (AAM), American Exhibitions, Inc. is one of the leading exhibit producers in the United States. For more information, visit americanexhibitions.com.

About Reiss-Engelhorn Museums
Reiss-Engelhorn Museums, an internationally acclaimed museum complex in Mannheim, Germany, is one of the major venues for exhibitions in Europe in the fields of archeology and world cultures. With a collection that began in the early 1700s, the museum houses more than 1.2 million objects in its collection, and has over 300,000 square feet of exhibition space. For more information, visit rem-mannheim.de.

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BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 16, 2013
CONTACT: Doug Johnson, 503-230-5840 or
503-230-5131


Energy balancing rate settlement signals commitment to work on broader solutions

Portland, Ore. - As the region looks for more effective ways to integrate wind and other renewable energy sources, the Bonneville Power Administration and its customers have agreed to settle the portion of BPA's rate case that defines charges for balancing services, or generation inputs, that maintain a constant balance of the energy produced and energy consumed.

"BPA and the parties involved in this portion of the rate case admirably collaborated and compromised to reach this settlement agreement," said BPA Administrator Bill Drummond. "We have a challenge ahead of us, but I am confident we can work together to find innovative and less costly energy balancing solutions."

The agreement calls for BPA and rate case parties to set aside new legal and regulatory action until September 30, 2015, which is the end of the upcoming rate period. This will allow the region to work together and focus on long-term sustainable solutions to these challenging issues. The settlement provides time for the region to develop energy scheduling options and other tools expected to significantly reduce renewable resource integration costs.

Settlement highlights include:

* Removal of three proposed formula rates that created legal contention and cost uncertainty. The formula rates would have passed on the costs of procuring third-party resources to augment balancing reserves. They were replaced with fixed rates and an established acquisition budget that alleviates the cost uncertainty.
* A $2 million annual budget to augment BPA balancing services when operational constraints cause BPA to lower the amount of balancing reserves it would otherwise provide;
* A BPA commitment to implement two 15-minute scheduling options as soon as feasible. Traditional power plants provide such steady output that utilities have long bought and sold electricity on an hourly basis. But wind and other variable resources are changing that because the energy they produce can vary sharply within mere minutes. More frequent scheduling can help lower costs by reducing reserve requirements.
* A mid-rate period election opportunity for customers to change to self-supply reserves, "dynamically" schedule a resource out of BPA's system or switch to one of several options to more frequently schedule energy deliveries. This flexibility offers customers an additional opportunity to reduce integration costs.
* Billing for dispatchable energy resources using a 5-minute measurement, which should allow these resources to lower their integration costs when compared to the presently applied 1-minute billing interval.

BPA and party signatories had until May 6 to sign the agreement. One party objected to the agreement. Its stated objection to the settlement proposal identifying each issue it chose to preserve in the ongoing rate proceeding is available at:

https://www.bpa.gov/secure/RateCase/openfile.aspx?fileName=Powerex_BP-14_Settlement+Response.pdf&contentType=application%2fpdf.

All of the settlement rates applicable to variable energy resources are lower than the rates BPA originally proposed after accounting for the elimination of the formula rates. Three of the four variable energy rates are lower than today's equivalent rates. Details are available in the Administrator's Record of Decision at:

https://www.bpa.gov/secure/RateCase/openfile.aspx?fileName=Final+ROD+on+Gen+Inputs+Settlement.pdf&contentType=application%2fpdf

The BP-14 rate case began in November 2012 and will conclude in late July. BPA will file the final rate proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in late July 2013 for interim approval for the rates to be effective Oct. 1, 2013. The rate period ends Sept. 30, 2015.

BPA is a nonprofit federal agency that markets renewable hydropower from federal Columbia River dams, operates three-quarters of high-voltage transmission lines in the Northwest and funds one of the largest wildlife protection and restoration programs in the world. BPA and its partners have also saved enough electricity through energy efficiency projects to power four large American cities. For more information, contact us at 503-230-5131 or visit our website at www.bpa.gov.

Tumwater, WA.

The ESD 113 Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Dana Anderson as Superintendent of ESD 113.

Anderson officially begins on July 1, 2013, taking over for Dr. Bill Keim who will be leaving to be the Executive Director of the Washington Association of School Administrators. Dr. Keim served as ESD 113 Superintendent for the past 11 years.

A nationwide search during the spring resulted in many quality candidates who were evaluated during a multi-month hiring process. The effort culminated with a board vote on May 8, 2013 to hire Dr. Anderson.

Anderson's extensive 25 year career started in the classroom as an elementary Science teacher & high school Math/Physics teacher at Endicott/St. John. He then spent a year as a graduate assistant at CWU, and two years as a high school Math teacher at Snohomish, before serving as the high school principal, and ultimately superintendent of the Willapa Valley School District.
Anderson joined the team at ESD 113 in 2000 as the director of School and District Improvement, was promoted to assistant superintendent of Data & Technology in 2002, and has led the Teaching & Learning division at ESD 113 since 2005.

Additionally Anderson's own education has been continual, and recently culminated in his Doctorate of Education degree in international education leadership from the University of London earlier this spring. He has received awards for teaching, vocational administration, curriculum leadership, student achievement leadership, and product development.

"I am extremely humbled by the opportunity to serve in the role of superintendent of the ESD 113," said Anderson.

"Our current superintendent, Bill Keim, has established an amazing legacy of leadership that includes expanding the Washington School Information Processing Cooperative, creating a Network of ESDs, completing a move to new facilities and expanding the services of our ESD. I will strive to follow his example of leadership, while bringing my own approach to leading and learning. Along with my colleagues at ESD 113, I wish to express my gratitude to Bill for his years of service, and to our Board of Directors for their collective wisdom and policy guidance."

Anderson continued, "We are working in a time of dramatic change in education, including revisions to teacher and principal evaluation, enhancements to content standards under the Common Core State Standards, and a renewed emphasis on early learning and increasing expectations for schools." Anderson pointed to ESD 113's demonstrated excellence in supporting leaders and teachers in support of student academic success. "We have a history of innovative approaches to providing student support and non-academic intervention. Our fiscal, human resource, technology, facilities and instructional support staff continually demonstrate a commitment to excellent service.," he said.

"As the ESD 113 superintendent, my primary roles will be to encourage and nurture our staff, expand relationships with community and regional educational leaders, and promote the ESD Network as a vital part of the statewide system of education," reflected Anderson.

"I am excited about the future role of ESDs and proud to serve our region and state in this new opportunity," he enthusiastically shared.


Attached Media Files: Dr. Dana Anderson

SALEM, Ore. - The competition is under way, starting at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Ore, moving to the Umatilla Army Depot and finishing at Camp Rilea, as the Oregon Army National hosts the Regional Army National Guard's "Best Warrior Challenge," May 13-17.

Citizen-Soldiers from 8 states are participating in the regional competition.

Competition events include, but are not limited to; rappelling, rifle marksmanship, physical fitness testing, obstacle course, and Soldier knowledge evaluation boards.

The Best Warrior Challenge will pit Army National Guard Soldiers from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, against each other during this grueling 4 day event. Winners of this competition will advance to a National competition later this year.

The event kicked off May 13, and will run from early morning to late at night through the rest of the week. An awards dinner is scheduled Thursday afternoon.


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Portland, Ore. - Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance in partnership with the Bonneville Power Administration and utilities throughout the Northwest, will kick off the Efficiency Exchange NW conference in Portland, Ore. The region-wide event, May 14-16, focuses on promoting innovation and new ideas in utility energy efficiency programs.

Attendees will build new relationships, better understand emerging trends in the industry, and gain knowledge from the conference for their own organizations.

Efficiency Exchange NW combines two previous conferences - Efficiency Connections NW and BPA's Energy Efficiency Utility Summit - to better serve the region's utilities with a more comprehensive, focused conference.

"Efficiency Exchange NW perfectly ties into NEEA's goal of transforming the market through the connection and sharing of new ideas and information among the region's utilities," said NEEA's Executive Director, Susan E. Stratton. "Efficiency Exchange NW not only captures the spirit of collaboration, it helps attendees incorporate this knowledge into their own work. NEEA is proud to be involved."

The keynote speaker, Professor Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, will discuss how virtual reality and new technologies can affect consumers and energy consumption behavior. To help illustrate, conference attendees will don goggles and experience the virtual reality technology during the keynote.

Attendees will also get an insider's look at how media is reporting energy efficiency in the region and across the nation at the general session media roundtable. The session includes a variety of industry journalists who will discuss trends and topics in energy efficiency.
Other sessions will cover energy efficiency technologies and trends such as LEDs, ductless heat pumps, emerging technologies, market transformation, and the smart grid.

"I am very proud of this partnership between BPA and NEEA," said BPA's Vice President of Energy Efficiency, Richard Génecé. "Acting together we are creating the preeminent energy efficiency forum in the Northwest. By bringing together public power with their counterparts from investor-owned utilities and the implementers and contractors throughout the region, we are supporting the exchange of ideas and best practices and can continue our region's legacy of leadership in energy efficiency."

Between sessions, attendees can visit the Conduit Lounge and register, post and share information on Conduit (https://conduitnw.org), an online community that facilitates coordination and collaboration among energy efficiency professionals in the Northwest.

View the full agenda of the conference here: http://www.efficiencyexchangenw.com/agenda.php.

About the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is a non-profit organization working to accelerate energy efficiency to meet our future energy needs. NEEA is supported by and works in collaboration with the Bonneville Power Administration, Energy Trust of Oregon and more than 100 Northwest utilities on behalf of more than 12 million energy consumers. NEEA uses the market power of the region to accelerate the innovation and adoption of energy-efficient products, services and practices. Since 1997, NEEA and its partners have saved enough energy to power almost 600,000 homes each year. Energy efficiency can satisfy more than half of our new demand for energy, saving money and keeping the Northwest a healthy and vibrant place to live. http://www.neea.org/

About BPA
BPA is a nonprofit federal agency that markets renewable hydropower from federal Columbia River dams, operates three-quarters of high-voltage transmission lines in the Northwest and funds one of the largest wildlife protection and restoration programs in the world. Energy efficiency is BPA's resource of choice. It lowers energy bills, has no carbon footprint, and reduces the need for costly, new power generation facilities and transmission lines. BPA and Northwest publicly-owned utilities achieve cost-effective energy savings by supporting efficiency programs in all sectors of the Northwest Economy, including Energy Smart Industrial, Energy Smart Grocer and Simple Steps, Smart Savings. Since 1980, BPA and its partners have saved over 1400 average megawatts. BPA also invests in research to develop and advance energy-saving technologies. The Northwest Power and Conservation Council sets the region's energy conservation agenda and BPA is committed to meeting 85 percent of the Northwest's future power needs with efficiency for the next 20 years. For more information, contact us at 503-230-5131 or visit http://www.bpa.gov/Pages/home.aspx.
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Attached Media Files: BPA and NEEA are hosting a conference this week for Northwest utilities to connect and share new ideas on energy efficiency programs and strategies.

73-year-old con man Nick Kasamehas is now in custody in Los Angeles County, California.

Portland Police detectives are working to have Kasamehas extradited to Oregon.

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The Portland Police Bureau's White Collar Crimes Detail is asking for the public's help in locating 73-year-old Nickolas Kasemehas, wanted for Aggravated Theft in the First Degree.

"Nick" Kasemehas has a long list of aliases and is a career con man, beginning in 1962. Kasemehas was released from prison in September 2012 and immediately began conning victims in the Salem, Oregon area. He has most recently been frequenting locations in the Portland and Salem areas. Kasemehas is also believed to have an expensive daily cigar habit.

In the past, Kasemehas has frequented cities all along the West Coast, including Seattle and San Francisco. Many of his cons involve schemes around gold, jewelry and loans. Kasemehas' criminal history extends to San Francisco, Utah, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland and many other smaller cities.

Investigators believe there are more victims of Kasemehas criminal behavior and would like to hear from anyone with information about his activities.

Kasemehas is described as a white male, 73 years old, 5'9" tall, 175 pounds, gray/brown hair, brown eyes, and in very good physical shape.

Anyone seeing Kasemehas is asked to call 9-1-1. For non-emergency information about Kasemehas or information about additional victims please contact Detective Liz Cruthers at (503) 823-0272 or Elizabeth.Cruthers@PortlandOregon.gov

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Billy Henry, Executive Director
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
500 W. 8TH Street, Suite 50
Vancouver, Washington 98660
Local Phone: 1-360-448-7254
Toll Free: 1-800-880-9837
http://www.nwaba.org
bhenry@nwaba.org

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes and U.S. Paralympics to host 2013 Paralympic Experience in SeaTac, Washington

Vancouver, Washington--May 3rd, 2013--The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) announced today that it will be hosting a 2013 Paralympic Experience in SeaTac, Washington in conjunction with U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11th at the Tyee Educational Complex in SeaTac, WA. It is open to all K-12 students with visual impairments across the state of Washington.

"We are very excited to announce our Paralympic experience for students who are blind and visually impaired. This event will introduce students to several different sports, and give them the opportunity to learn more about the Paralympic games" said Executive Director Billy Henry

"The Paralympic Experience program encourages physical fitness and overall well-being for individuals with physical and visual disabilities, and we are thrilled to be working with Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) on this initiative," said Charlie Huebner, USOC Chief of Paralympics. "Research shows that individuals with physical and visual disabilities who participate in physical activity are healthier, more successful in school, have great access to employment opportunities and have an enhanced quality of life."

The event will give K-12 students with visual impairments an opportunity to participate in Goalball (a sport specifically designed for individuals who are blind and visually impaired), judo, and tandem cycling. For more information on the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes, please contact Billy Henry at 1-360-448-7254, or visit www.nwaba.org

About NWABA:
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides programming to over 1,000 individuals of all ages and ability levels with visual impairments. The mission of NWABA is to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. The Association was formed by a group of visually impaired students in 2007 to ensure that people who are blind were participating in sports and physical activity.

About U.S. Paralympics:
U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is dedicated to becoming the world leader in the Paralympic sports movement and to promoting excellence in the lives of persons with physical disabilities. Visit the U.S. Paralympics Web site at www.usparalympics.org.

For information: http://www.nwaba.org or
Contact: bhenry@nwaba.org
Phone: 1-360-448-7254

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On May 1, 2013 Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers arrested STERLING M. FRINELL, age 38, from Seattle, Washington, in connection with the double fatal crash that occurred on April 19, 2013 on Highway 101 south of Warrenton. FRINELL was arrested on the below listed crimes:

Two Counts of Manslaughter 2nd Degree
Assault 2
Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants
Reckless Endangering

FRINELL was lodged at the Clatsop County Jail for the above listed crimes. No further information for release pending approval by the Clatsop County District Attorney's Office.

Photograph of FRINELL provided by Clatsop County Sheriff's Office.

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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into the cause of Friday evening's two-vehicle double fatal traffic crash along Highway 101 in Warrenton. The highway was closed about five hours with a detour in place. All names are released in this update.

On April 19, 2013 at approximately 6:50 p.m., a 1999 Subaru Impreza driven by STERLING M. FRINELL, age 38, from Seattle, Washington, was southbound on Highway 101 near milepost 8 when, for an undetermined reason, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a northbound 1974 Volkswagen Bug containing two adult males.

The two adult males in the Volkswagen were pronounced deceased. They are identified as driver MARK WAYNE AGALZOFF, age 52, and passenger TRYG WALKER McCORD, age 20, both from Seaside. They were using safety restraints.

FRINELL and passenger MARGARET E. GOLDMAN, age 32, from Seaside, were seriously injured. Both were initially transported by Medix ambulance to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria. They are reportedly transferred to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center for further treatment. Safety restraint use by both is pending confirmation. FRINELL was operating the vehicle with a suspended license in Washington.

OSP troopers from the Astoria Area Command office are continuing the investigation. No photographs or other information to be released at this time. All name spellings confirmed.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, Warrenton Police Department, Medix Ambulance, Warrenton Fire Department, and ODOT.

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May 2 - (Seattle, WA) - The United States Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA's) Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this past Saturday collected 50 percent more pills than the previous one, demonstrating the American public's continued appreciation and need for the opportunity to discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, bedside tables, and kitchen drawers.

On April 27, 742,497 pounds (371 tons) of prescription medications were collected from members of the public at more than 5,829 locations manned by 4,312 state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies that partnered with DEA on the event. When added to the collections from DEA's previous five Take-Back events, more than 2.8 million pounds (1,409 tons) of prescription medications have been removed from circulation.

Residents of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska turned in 33,589 pounds (16.7 tons) of prescription medications. This number surpassed the last Take Back on September 29, 2012 by two tons and record numbers were collected in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. The following are the results broken down by state:

· Washington - 90 collection sites which resulted in 14,992 pounds (7.4 tons) removed from circulation.

· Idaho - 30 collection sites which resulted in 4,244 (2.1 tons) removed from circulation.

· Oregon - 55 collection sites which resulted in 10,422 pounds (5.2 tons) removed from circulation.

· Alaska - 31 collection sites which resulted in 3,931 pounds (1.9 tons) removed from circulation.



According to the 2011 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), twice as many Americans regularly abused prescription drugs than the number of those who regularly used cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, and inhalants combined. That same study revealed more than 70 percent of people abusing prescription pain relievers got them through friends or relatives, a statistic that includes raiding the family medicine cabinet.



The DEA's Take-Back events are a significant piece of the White House's prescription drug abuse prevention strategy released in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four strategies for reducing prescription drug abuse and diversion laid out in Epidemic: Responding to America's Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis. The other strategies include education of health care providers, patients, parents and youth; enhancing and encouraging the establishment of prescription drug monitoring programs in all the states; and increased enforcement to address doctor shopping and pill mills.



Shortly after DEA's first Take-Back Day event two-and-a-half years ago, Congress passed, and President Obama signed, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amended the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to allow the DEA to develop permanent, ongoing, and responsible methods for disposing of controlled-substance medications. Prior to the passage of the above-cited Act, the CSA provided no legal means for transferring possession of controlled substance medications from users to other individuals for disposal. On December 21, 2012, DEA published a Notice of Proposed Rule Making on the Disposal of Controlled Substances that seeks to implement the above-cited Act

Portland, Ore. - Seattle is hosting the eighth of fourteen public meetings being held around the Northwest to discuss the future of the Columbia River Treaty between the United States and Canada.

The meeting is Thursday, May 2, Seattle Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave., 3 to 6 p.m.

The Columbia River Treaty has served as a model of international cooperation since 1964, bringing significant flood control and power generation benefits to both countries. However, either Canada or the United States can terminate most of the provisions of the Treaty any time on or after Sept. 16, 2024, with a minimum 10 years' notice.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bonneville Power Administration, the agencies responsible for implementing the Treaty for the United States, are conducting a multi-year effort to study post-2024 Treaty provisions. This effort is called the 2014/2024 Columbia River Treaty Review. The results of this review will affect the future shape of flood control, power generation and the other multipurpose benefits of the Columbia River.

The goal of the Columbia River Treaty Review is to develop a recommendation with broad regional support that will be sent to the U.S. Department of State for use during its negotiations with Canada about the future of the Treaty.

Those attending the meetings will:
* Learn how federal agencies manage water in the Columbia River Basin.
* Learn about the Columbia River Treaty, its history and its value.
* Discuss the potential future of the Treaty and the efforts underway to understand what change could mean to the Northwest.

Public Meetings

April 10 - Spokane, Wash., 3-6 p.m., Northern Quest, 100 N Hayford Rd.
April 16 - Portland, Ore., 3-6 p.m., Double Tree Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah.
April 23 - Wenatchee, Wash., 4-7 p.m., Community Center/Veterans Hall, 504 South Chelan
April 24 - Clarkston, Wash., 4-7 p.m., Quality Inn, 700 Port Dr.
April 25 - Coulee Dam, Wash., 4-7 p.m., City Hall, 300 Lincoln Ave.
April 29 - Boardman, Ore., 4-7 p.m., 2 Marine Drive
May 1 - Yakima, Wash., 4-7 p.m., Arboretum/Garden View Room, 1401 Arboretum Dr.
May 2 - Seattle, Wash., 3-6 p.m., Seattle Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave.
May 7 - Pasco, Wash., 4-7 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 4525 Convention. Pl.
May 8 - Boise, Idaho, 3-6 p.m., Hampton Inn, 495 S Capitol Blvd.
May 13 - Libby, Mont., 4-7 p.m., City Hall, 952 E Spruce Street
May 14 - Sandpoint, Idaho, 4-7 p.m., Community Ctr./Panhandle Bank, 414 Church St.
May 15 - North Eureka, Mont., 4-7 p.m., RiverStone Lodge, 6370 Hwy 93,
May 16 ¬- Kalispell, Mont., 4-7 p.m., Kalispell Red Lion, 20 N Main Street

For more information on the Columbia River Treaty Review, go to www.crt2014-2024review.gov. You may also request additional information or contact the Columbia River Treaty Review team by emailing your request to treatyreview@bpa.gov.

Austin, Texas - April 25, 2013 - The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) today announced four demand response programs that are winners of the 10th Annual PLMA Awards. The Awards were presented at the PLMA Awards Luncheon during the PLMA Spring Conference in Austin, Texas. Among the winners was:

* Bonneville Power Administration for Innovative Application of Demand Response Award.

"2012 proved to be yet another year of innovation, creativity, and success for numerous demand response programs being operated throughout the country," remarked Paul Tyno, Board Chair of PLMA. "These awards are a way for PLMA to recognize and highlight the best programs." The following are brief program descriptions with award justification. Additional program details are available online at www.peaklma.org/awards.

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) conducted two pilot projects to draw upon demand response (DR) capacity from commercial and industrial sites to balance both increases and decreases in supply from renewable resources, as well as traditional generation. One pilot tested the ability of a paper mill to provide up to 40 MW of bi-directional capability by controlling pulp refining. The program also tested a number of other businesses, including lumber yard, hospital, wastewater, and government office loads for a total of 8 sites and another 900 kW of load impact. BPA also worked closely with customer utilities and five refrigerated warehouse sites throughout the Pacific Northwest as part of the Smart End-Use Energy Storage and Integration of Renewable Energy Pilot. These sites were enabled for automated DR functionality and thus were able to provide more than 1,300 kW of load reduction and more than 800 kW of load increase, as directed through BPA's demand response automation server, within 10 minutes of notification. The BPA program serves as an innovative model for how demand response can be used to help manage the intermittency of the Northwest's growing renewable energy resources.

"The award is reflective of the groundbreaking work the BPA demand response team is doing with our dedicated and enthusiastic partners," said Lee Hall, BPA smart grid program manager. "We are excited about the potential for demand response to be part of the solution as we seek innovative ways to balance and store variable, renewable energy."

The PLMA Award Program recognizes those energy industry leaders that create innovative methods to meet peak load needs, mitigate price risks, and manage variable generation. Demand response has grown from simply reducing peak loads to balancing supply and demand for increased efficiency and reliability of a smarter grid. Demand response and other methods to balancing intermittent power loads are becoming even more important as renewable energy becomes a larger part of electricity supply.


About Peak Load Management Alliance
The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) was founded in 1999 as the national voice of demand response practitioners. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the principles of demand side management, load shaping, and the integration of energy efficiency and demand response. Its membership represents a diverse collection of utilities, curtailment service providers, service and technology companies, industry consultants, and consumers. PLMA strives to be an advocate of critical energy management initiatives - providing a community of expertise within a rapidly changing energy landscape. Learn more at www.peaklma.org.

Media Contact:
Ed Thomas
Executive Director, PLMA
Phone: 707-652-5333
Email: ethomas@peaklma.org

Joel Scruggs, BPA
Phone: 503-230-5511 or
503-230-5131

EDITOR's NOTE: Photographs of the awards ceremony are available upon request.