Galvin Flying President Peter Anderson (center) was pleased and surprised to receive an award for outstanding volunteer contributions from King County International Airport Director Robert Burke (left) and King County Department of Transportation Director Harold Taniguchi (right).
The King County International Airport (KCIA) is recognized as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation. Hundreds of people work at the airport – also known as Boeing Field – either for the county or at one of the 150 businesses that call KCIA home. But, in addition to the paid positions that support airport operations, KCIA has come to rely on a strong cadre of volunteers who make the airport a great place to enjoy aviation.
For the past five years, KCIA staff have handed out an “Award for Volunteer Excellence” to recognize individuals who improve the quality of life and work at KCIA. This year's recipient is Peter Anderson, the owner and president of Galvin Flying Service, a family-owned business on Boeing Field since 1930. Anderson is actively involved in many volunteer efforts at the airport, and has served two terms representing tenants on the KCIA Roundtable.
“Peter's support for this airport and recognition of the importance of aviation to our community and the nation are unparalleled,” said KCIA Director Robert Burke. “His historical knowledge of Boeing Field, relationships with aviation industry leaders, and understanding of the workings of county government have proved invaluable.”
Anderson was surprised with the award on Aug. 6, just prior to a meeting between the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels flying team and students from the newly created Aviation High School. Anderson's support for the youth programs at KCIA was another reason airport staff selected him for the volunteer award.
“Peter's passion for flying and introducing young people to aviation careers in unrivaled,” said Burke.
Burke said Anderson was an early supporter for the creation of the new Aviation High School and serves on the founding board of directors. He has worked with the Black Pilots Association for the last seven years providing ramp space, airplanes and fuel to allow children from disadvantaged homes an opportunity to take a first flight. He provides significant financial support for the annual Museum of Flight Teen Leadership Conference and Women Fly events, in addition to opening hangars for participant tours and refreshments. Galvin Flying has also provided internships for students interested in aviation careers and helped develop a special high school pilot training program for the SeaTac Occupational Skill Center.
KCIA's first volunteer award was presented to Tom Susor, a volunteer in the Airport's Opportunity Skyway program. Other past recipients include:
• Jim Combs –KCIA Roundtable chair, and active with the Seafair Air Show;
• Dan and Marian Hartley – Roundtable member, and volunteer pilots for the Young Eagles program;
• Marie and Spence Campbell – Active with student mentoring, career fairs, and opening their flight simulators for summer campers and field trip participants.
The selection is based on recommendations from KCIA employees, tenants and community members. It is based on notable volunteer service or contributions to programs and activities that benefit KCIA.
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Paving at three Metro park-and-rides
Pavement repairs are underway at three Metro park-and-ride lots during the month of August.
Much of the work for the Maple Valley Park-and-Ride on the Renton-Maple Valley Road has already been completed. Crews will be working at the Preston lot on the Preston-Fall City Road this coming weekend, starting Friday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. And, then they will be at the Tukwila Park-and-Ride on Interurban Avenue South over the weekend of Aug. 20-22.
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Progress report on Northeast 124th Street
Since January, the King County Road Services Division has been constructing major improvements at the intersection of Northeast 124th Street and State Route 202. The intersection improvements are part of the larger project to improve and widen Northeast 124th Street as it crosses the Sammamish Valley.
Up until recently, much of the intersection work has been invisible to motorists because it was taking place underground and at night. But, that should change this week as crews re-mark the intersection to include right turn lanes for both north and southbound on SR 202. Westbound traffic on Northeast 124th will have a left turn lane and a through lane, and eastbound motorists will have a right turn lane, a through lane and a left turn lane.
This work will bring the intersection very close to its final configuration and should alleviate some of the congestion that has resulted from the construction. Work will be ongoing on the new traffic signals and sidewalks. The division is on track for completion of the intersection by the end of the month.
Here is a list of other King County Department of Transportation projects that may disrupt traffic and travel in the coming weeks:
Upper Tokul Bridge, near Snoqualmie – Traffic will be limited to one lane across the Upper Tokul Bridge on Tokul Road Southeast through most of August, while crews complete a seismic upgrade of the bridge. Motorcyclists should use extreme care in crossing the bridge and its approaches.
204th Place Northeast, east of Redmond – 204th Place Northeast will be closed between Redmond-Fall City Road and Northeast 61st Street through late August, while crews replace retaining walls and install guardrails. Motorists should use alternate routes.
Northeast 155th Street, east of Woodinville
– Northeast 155th Street will be closed until Friday, Sept. 3 between Avondale Road and 188th Avenue Northeast, while crews install a larger culvert under the roadway. Detour via Avondale Road and Northeast 159th Street.
288th Avenue Southeast, east of Enumclaw – A 300-foot section of 288th Avenue Southeast will be closed until 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. The closure is near Southeast 477th Street, where crews will be replacing a deep drainage pipe on the narrow road. Motorists should use alternate routes.
Cherry Creek Bridge, east of Duvall – The bridge over Cherry Creek on Kelly Road will be closed through Friday, Aug. 27 for repairs and upgrades. Motorists should detour via Big Rock Road, State Route 203, and Cherry Valley Road.
Wyanco Bridge, east of Auburn – The Wynaco Bridge on 168th Way Southeast is closed through September for repairs and upgrades. Motorists should detour to Auburn-Black Diamond Road and Kent-Black Diamond Road.
Edgewick Bridge, east of North Bend - The Edgewick Bridge on 468th Avenue Southeast remains closed, and traffic has been diverted to a temporary one-lane bridge. The project is expected to last through mid-October.
South 277th Street, between Auburn and Kent – There will be no lane closures, but motorists may experience periodic traffic disruptions on South 277th Street between the West Valley Highway and 72nd Avenue South through October 2005 as a result of this major reconstruction project.
124th Avenue Northeast, in Kingsgate –Work is ongoing for street improvements along 124th Avenue Northeast between Northeast 132nd Street and Northeast 146th Place.
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DOT Dash