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Northwest Harvest Ride Report

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In beautiful brisk Fall weather, many of Seattle’s top cycling athletes gathered in Leschi Thanksgiving morning for the Northwest Harvest charity ride. Organized by Mick and Martha Walsh who ride with team First Rate Mortgage, this annual event typically raises about $500. As of this post, however, Mick estimates this year’s ride generated nearly $1,500. About 1/4 mile of two-abreast riders rolled out of Leschi, and we guessed there were at least 150 in the group.

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The P.E. Waiver

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Many high schools provide students with alternative ways to earn P.E. credits. At Squalicum High School in Bellingham, this comes in the form of a “P.E. waiver” that is typically granted to students involved in extracurricular activities such as cheerleading, team sports or other physically demanding, organized after school activities (figure skating, hockey, martial arts etc.).

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