Lynn Terpstra, the marketing manager of Crossroads Mall in Bellevue, was awarded Bellevue's first Community Builder Award. I can't think of a better or more deserving person. She is a tireless community worker and a great friend. It was an honor to be invited to the presentation last Wednesday.

Two of the key speakers were Kevin Henry, head of Bellevue community-services diversity programs, and Barb Tuininga, manager of the Crossroads mini city hall.

They described Terpstra as the person who says yes to people and yes to bringing events and programs into the mall and neighborhood. In other words, she makes things happen. Claudia Balducci of the Bellevue City Council called Terpstra the community glue.

From the Seattle Times: Bellevue honors community builder

See Lynn Terprstra photos.