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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

DATE:          November 2, 2006
 

M E D I A    A L E R T  

WHAT:            Shoreline Community College (SCC) and the Seattle Adult Literacy Consortium recognize and thank  Westlund Buick-GMC (Westlund) and WA State Rep. Phyllis Kenney for their support of educational opportunities for non-traditional students.

                        Owner, Mark Westlund and Fixed Operations Director Doug Carmichael will accept Westlund’s award for their work with SCC’s new Automotive General Service Technician certificate program.   At the same time, State Rep. Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney will be recognized for her sponsorship of Targeted Opportunity Grants which make college programs accessible for community college students who otherwise might not be able to attend.

                        Governor Chris Gregoire proclaimed Adult Literacy Week  (October 13-20) to recognize the important role that adult basic education plays in supporting our state’s economic growth and prosperity.

WHEN:            Wednesday, November 8, 2006
                        1pm 

WHERE:         Westlund Buick-GMC
                        130^th & Aurora Avenue North (west side of Aurora) 

MEDIA:           Call Judy Yu at 206.546.4634 or 206.313.5533

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