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May 23, 2018 The Skanner Page 5 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2018 cont’d from pg 4 Seattle Metro SATURDAY, MAY 26 TANKFEST NW!:Seventh Annual Tankfest Northwest Event. Bring the family out to enjoy tanks, military vehicles and artillery weapons as they cruise just feet from you. Enjoy dozens of activities, movies, video games and so much more at the ac- tion-packed day. All available with paid admission. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Flying Heritage & Combat Museum, 3407 109th St SW, Ev- erett. SATURDAY – SUNDAY, MAY 26 – 27 PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED CLASSIC WORKBOAT SHOW: See the ships that built Seattle: Tug- boats, fishing boats, and other iconic workboats of the Pacific Nothwest will be on display. Hop aboard, explore the ships, chat with captains and much more. Sat & Sun 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., North- west Seaport, 860 Terry Ave. N. ‘Homecoming’ Signing Author Yaa Gyasi signs copies of her book “Homecoming” after participating in a discussion with local writer Lola Peters May 6 at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. “Homecoming” was the 2018 selection for Seattle Reads, a “one book, one city” program, where people are encouraged to read and discuss the same book. supportive services and strong accountability.” Once accepted, clients undergo risk and needs as- sessments to guide the development of an individu- alized case plan which includes treatment and other services deemed appropriate for each person. Partic- ipants are required to commit to the program for at least 12 months of intensive supervision and are as- sessed for placement in alcohol and drug treatment, parenting skills classes, mental health services, trau- ma-related care and life skills training. Each client is required to participate in small groups which pro- vide staff and peer support. They are encouraged to take responsibility for their criminal behavior, pro- vide community service, find pro-social employment and seek additional educational opportunities. AG Rosenblum Announces Task Force on Hate Crimes Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Tues- day announced the members of an Attorney Gener- al’s task force that will study hate-motivated crimes. The task force was created between legislative ses- sions to review existing legal protections for victims of hate crimes and to make proposals to the legisla- ture for strengthening Oregon’s laws. The task force will also look into whether law enforcement have the tools they need to investigate and combat these despi- cable behaviors. The members of the Attorney General’s Hate Crime Task Force include: • Tim Fox, Oregon State Police (or delegate) • Roberto Gutierrez, CAUSA • DA John Haroldson, Benton County District Attorney • Amanda Hess, Basic Rights Oregon • Zakir Khan, Council on American-Islamic Relations • Kimberly McCollough, ACLU • Chief Jerry Moore, Salem PD • Shugat Qalbani, UniteOregon (or delegate) • Brook Reinhard, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association • Aaron Knott, Legislative Director, Oregon Department of Justice • Ellen Rosenblum, Oregon Attorney General, Ex Officio Member A hate crime is a crime motivated by prejudice in which a person targets a victim because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or other identified personal characteristics. If you believe that you or someone you know has been the victim of a hate crime, you should report the crime to your local police, county sheriff or the Or- egon State Police. You can also report a crime to the Oregon Department of Justice using our online form at: https://justice.oregon.gov/crimereporting/hate- crime. The Oregon DOJ will ensure that your report is passed to the appropriate authority for investiga- tion. Seattle News Briefs Seattle & King County Public Health Seeking People Exposed to Rabid Bat at UW A bat found at the University of Washington on the afternoon of May 19 has tested positive for ra- bies. The bat was reportedly found near Union Bay behind Husky Sta- dium at around 2:00 p.m. The bat acted aggressive- USFWS biologist holds little brown bat ly and bit at least one person, latching on to that person’s fingers. The person sought assistance from others in re- moving the bat at Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the UW campus prior to seeking medical care. The health department received the positive rabies results from the Washington State Public Health Laboratory on May 21. PHOTO: USFWS/ANN FROSCHAUER Briefs cont’d from pg 4 Who is at risk Any person or animal that touched or had contact with the bat or its saliva could be at risk of getting ra- bies, which is almost always fatal once symptoms be- gin. Fortunately, rabies can be prevented if treatment is given before symptoms appear. Anyone who had contact with this bat at or near Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity on the UW Campus (4509 19th Ave NE in Seattle), including in an alley- way or areas near the fraternity, or near the water or docks by Husky Stadium should seek medical care immediately, including anyone who helped to remove the bat. Pets that might have been exposed should be seen by veterinary care promptly. Rabies is dangerous, but treatable if caught early before any symptoms develop: • If someone has had contact with the bat, treatment can prevent infection. This treatment should be given as soon as possible. • Rabies is a viral disease of the central nervous sys- tem that is almost always fatal once symptoms be- gin. The virus is found in the saliva of an animal with rabies and is usually transmitted by a bite or scratch. MONDAY, MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY CERMONY: The Museum of Flight recognizes Memorial Day with a musical performance by the Boeing Em- ployees Concert Band, followed by a special ceremony com- memorating fallen US Service members. Veterans and active US military personal receive free admission to the museum with identification. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way. S., Everett THURSDAY, MAY 31 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: THE BASICS: Learn the hazards that can impact Seattle and how to deal with them. Event includes how to prepare a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit and much more! 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 CANOE FAMILIES HOST FOURTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION AT MILL- SYLVANIA STATE PARK: The celebration will feature free canoe rides, along with native singers, drummers and storytellers, artists from tribes, children’s activities, a salmon and fry bread lunch will be served for $10.00. Free hot dogs & s’mores will be available also. Noon – 4 p.m., Deep Lake, 12245 Tilley Rd. S. ,Olympia FAWCETT PTA SPRING FLING: Arts & crafts, vendors, sports, food trucks and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 26 E. 60th St., Tacoma. Because rabies is a life threatening disease, medical advice must be sought promptly if a bat comes into contact with humans or animals. For more information about bats and rabies, and how to safely avoid bats, visit: www.kingcounty.gov/ healthservices/health/communicable/diseases/bats. aspx Providing effective and innovative health and dis- ease prevention services for more than two million residents and visitors of King County, Public Health — Seattle & King County works for safer and health- ier communities for everyone, every day. More at www.kingcounty.gov/health Mayor Durkan Appointed as Vice Chair to the United States Conference of Mayors’ Technology and Innovation Task Force Mayor Jenny A. Durkan has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the United States Conference of May- ors’ (USCM) Technology and Innovation Task Force by USCM President, Steve Benjamin, the Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina. Mayor Durkan will join Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas to develop a pro- active, strategic agenda to help mayors across the country address the potential impacts of technolog- ical innovation on their cities. 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