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SLIDESHOW: Tyee advances into soccer quarterfinals

cmenges — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:32:02 +0000

It's been a season of firsts for the Tyee High School boys soccer team.
The Totems made their first state playoff appearance since 1982 when they hosted Capital this past Tuesday, and they posted their first state victory ever when they won that game by a 4-1 score.

Now Tyee goes on to the state quarterfinals Saturday, May 18 for the first time when the Totems pay a 7 p.m. visit to Franklin Pierce High School of Tacoma.

The Totems are aiming to win that loser-out game and earn a berth into the May 24 state Class 2A semifinals to be played at Sunset Chevrolet Stadium in Sumner. The championship game follows for the winner the next day and the loser plays for the third place state trophy.

Tyee would love to add those firsts to its history, but first they had to win Tuesday's game against Capital played at Highline Memorial.

It was the Cougars who scored first in that game to put the pressure on the Totems, with Kellen O'Neill striking on a Riccio assist in the 20th minute of play.

Tyee tied it up again in the 39th minute. Osvaldo Lopez found the back of the net on an Aguiniga assist.

Liam Maginnas put Tyee on top in the 52nd minute of action, knocking in a penalty kick.

Hamidou Kante added to the lead on a Maginnas assist in the 53rd minute and Lopez scored another insurance goal in the 75th minute on an assist from Kante.

Bainbridge 1, Kennedy 0

Bainbridge Island dealt the Lancers of Kennedy out of the state 3A playoffs by shutting them out in the first game of a soccer double-header at Highline Memorial on Tuesday.

Frederickson earned the shutout on goal for Bainbridge and Fawley scored the game's only goal in the 77th minute -- with three minutes remaining. Hoonan recorded the assist.

Ferris 4, Mt. Rainier 2

Mount Rainier of Des Moines travelled all the way to Spokane for its state opener Tuesday and came back with only a 4-2 loss to show for it.
The Rams had been hoping for a win to give them a return trip to Eastern Washington on Saturday, when they would have visited Union or Davis in the Yakima area.

Softball teams eliminated at district

cmenges — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:34:49 +0000

Three fastpitch softball teams from the Highline Times/Des Moines News area journeyed to Sprinker Recreation Center in Spanaway for West Central District/Southwest Washington tournament action in three different classifications, and all three were quickly eliminated.

Of the three, Mount Rainier came the closest to winning.

The Rams lost to South Kitsap in their 10 a.m. Class 4A opener by a 9-4 score, then were dumped into a loser-out game against powerful Puyallup.

The Vikings dispatched Mount Rainier, 11-0, in a 2 p.m. contest.
Kennedy Catholic, on the other hand, started with a 2 p.m. game, but it was loser out.

The Lancers came up short of Timberline, 12-6, in a high scoring game.
Foster opened 2A action with a 12 p.m. game and also had a short stay. The Bulldogs took a 13-1 loss to Kingston to be ousted.

The teams were trying to break through to state tournament play next week.

Seattle Christian, on the other hand, was not set to start Tri-District action until Saturday at the Kent Service Fields. The Warriors play the winner of the Lynden Christian-University Prep game at 4 p.m.
The winner of that game advances to play a 6 p.m. game for the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds to state.

SLIDESHOW: Alaska Airlines Combi lands at Sea-Tac with year's first Copper River salmon; Four celebrity chefs compete

steves — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:10:05 +0000

At 6:15 a.m., May 17, a Boeing 737-400 Alaska Cargo Combi arrived at Sea-Tac Airport with much fanfare to unload 24,000 pounds of recently-caught Copper River king and sockeye salmon via processors, Ocean Beauty, Trident, and Copper River seafoods.

After their three-hour flight, pilots Jeff Meyer, captain, and Peter Michels, first officer, appeared holding a "lucky" 42-pound salmon over their heads, then escorted the fish down the outside ladder to the tarmac, and across a red carpet for media and other onlookers. The fish was caught in Cordova. This event has become an annual Seattle ritual since 2010.

Under a large tent blocking a slight drizzle, four master chefs and their assistants received a portion of the booty by veteran slicer Nestor Guillermo for the cook-off competition, a key ingredient of the annual event. After a 30-minute rush in their makeshift, outdoor kitchens, the four dishes were served to four celebrity judges.

Chefs included the undefeated champ, Pat Donahue, Anthony’s Restaurants Exec. Chef, John Howie of Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, Chris Bryant of Wildfin American Grill, and Master Sgt. Robert Shulman representing the 446th Airlift Wing (AW) of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Howie told the Highline Times, "I did this (cook-off) in 2010. They gave me a second shot. I tied, and in the second round I lost to Anthony's. I'm here to win it. I lived in West Seattle after I turned 21, and lived in a little house with a pool above the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock. It was a fun place."

"We are the three-time reigning champions going for the fourth," responded Donahue. "I scared John off last time. He's taken a couple of years to think this through. I know he's gunning for me. I've been with Anthonys 34 years. I started as a fry cook in Kirkland."

"A long time ago they made me a cook, 30 years ago in the military," said Sgt. Shulman. I drove up here from Portland yesterday."

Wildfin president, Attila Szabo looked over the shoulder of Chef Bryant.

"I oversee the business, but Chris doesn't let me into the kitchen," said Szabo. Bryant disagreed and said Szabo is a talented chef.

Judges were, with head shaved, former Mariner baseball great Jay Buhner, long-time Deadliest Catch Time Bandit deckhand Mike Fourtner, Chief Master Sgt. Tony Mack, 446th, JBLM, and Jeff Butler, Alaska Airlines VP of customer service.

While the judges were sampling, event celebrity host Tom Curley was filleting them for laughs. He skewered Butler for his tanned skin and asked if he spends a lot of time in Mexico on "business" using air quote marks with his fingers.

Curley was also quick to pounce playfully on Sgt. Mack, suggesting that the fix was in since both Sgts. Mack and Shuman are with the 446th. When he questioned Mack, Mack retorted wryly, "I'm eating!" and refused to answer.

Sgt. Shuman finished in second place, while Howie took the gold. It was pointed out that while there was just one winner, all four chefs were selected to compete for their high level of skills, to the delight of the judges.

Guests included 10 citizen airmen and women from the 446th AW and elite Alaska Airlines customers who donated 75,000 miles to the Fisher House Foundation’s Hero Miles Program. The programs takes donated miles and allows wounded service members undergoing treatment at a military or VA medical center and their families to travel.

Long-time resident announces bid for Burien council position

cmenges — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:22:01 +0000

Press release:

Hello my name is Steve Armstrong and I am running for Burien City Council / Position 7. I’ve lived in Burien for over 40 years. Attended Shorewood Elementary, Cascade Middle School, Evergreen High and the University of Washington. My children, Alex and Elena, attended local schools – St. Francis, Highline and JFK. I am currently employed by The Boeing Company (32 years) specializing in Contracts. My hobbies include: hiking, mountain climbing, fly fishing, tennis, volleyball and spending time with my family and friends.

I’m running for city council because I believe it’s time for a change and that I can help initiate this change. It appears that some Council members and the City Manager have lost touch with the citizens of Burien. Recent evaluations from the City Council are mixed as to whether the City Manager is performing to expectations. Council members do not (or will not) work together. This condition must change.

There has been a complete disregard for the voice of the people. An example is the attempt to annex Area Y. My aversion to annexation is based solely on economics and the best interests for all. Seattle, with a huge revenue / tax base, found it impractical to annex at the time. Why would our City Manager and some Council members believe that annexation was in the best interest and would enrich the lives of those living in Area Y as well as Burien?

Regarding the recent issue of instituting “Wards” (aka Gerrymandering). This practice attempts to establish a political advantage for a particular party, group or individual by manipulating district boundaries to create partisan advantaged districts. Again, whose interests are being addressed here? I believe if you’re running for office or in office, you should be under the microscope of and represent the entire voting population, not just those in your backyard.

Together we can create a better form of government. A government that is (i) a friend of the people; (ii) works for the people; and (iii) accessible, responsible, accountable and transparent with emphasis on Burien First!

My first goal is to ensure the livelihood, health and welfare of the people of Burien. Listen to their opinions, needs and desires – acting on their behalf for the common good.

Support our schools! Providing for our children is vital to the growth and well being of our community. I will work with schools to find ways to engage our young adults in becoming a valued investment in the community. The Burien Parks and Recreation team has done an excellent job in providing opportunities for our children. I would encourage them to expand those programs and promote career paths for interested teens – initiating mentoring and internships in city government as well as business. Partnering is the key between the City, business and volunteers to make this a reality.

Support and retain existing business as well as attracting new business opportunities. Partnering with “Discover Burien”, let’s create a forum responsible for developing creative ideas and enhancing Burien’s appeal for business. We need to find a better way to support and retain existing business and attract new business. There are many people in our community with great ideas - let’s get them engaged!

Involved with Police and Fire personnel – listen and hear their voice. I will frequently meet with these partners ensuring that the necessary tools are available to help them achieve the challenges they face on a daily basis.

Taxes… Let’s question the need for raising taxes and continue to challenge that option. Government needs to be run like a business - period. Attempts to raise taxes must be transparent (not buried in some other referendum) and only after all other efforts to alleviate have been exhausted.

Engage with the under recognized areas of Burien. More attention needs to be placed on the neighborhoods that are not in the “hub” area. In addition, a better plan needs to be developed to complete Town Square - one that creates a vibrant core attracting more business, visitors and a landmark of which to be proud.

Burien is a fantastic place to live! I am excited to see it transcend from its current paralysis and emerge into the next stage of health, sustainability, vitality and intelligent growth. Together we can create a better form of government.

I respectfully ask for your support and vote in this upcoming election. Thank you.

HCC’s MaST Center launches bottle cap collection campaign

ericm — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:34:47 +0000

Press release:

Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) is pleased to announce the launch of the “Got Caps?” plastic bottle cap collection campaign on Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The MaST Center is partnering with community organizations and local schools to collect bottle caps to prevent accumulation in our landfills. The caps will be reused for eco-art educational projects and distributed to partnering organizations for proper recycling.

The launch event will include workshops to teach different ways to reuse caps for things such as children’s projects or garden art, and a “Sink Your Boat” contest. Attendees that bring a grocery bag of plastic bottle caps to the MaST Center will be entered to win prizes such as a Salty's at Redondo gift certificate, an iTunes gift card, a “sustainable” gift package and more.

Despite common perceptions, plastic bottle caps are one of the least commonly recycled items. These caps eventually become litter in our oceans, streams and beaches. Each year countless birds, mammals and sea turtles die from ingesting caps and other plastic debris. Even in a landfill, a plastic bottle cap can pose a threat to scavenging birds and land animals.

There are currently no measures to guarantee that municipalities recycle bottle caps. In response, the MaST Center will be collecting bottle caps to prevent further build up in landfills. School groups and other organizations are welcome to become involved in collection efforts.

The campaign was also prompted by the gray whale that beached on Arroyo Beach in April 2010 where an examination of his stomach revealed large amounts of plastic. For community awareness and education, the MaST Center permanently showcases the skeleton of the gray whale along with an exhibit of the actual stomach contents.

“After discovering the plastic debris in the stomach of the gray whale and working on a research project involving marine debris and microplastics, I realized the direct impact we as humans have on the Puget Sound and our ecosystem. I hope this campaign will spread awareness that these recyclable caps will end up in our waterways unless we properly recycle them,” said campaign director Nicole Bostic.

The MaST Center is located at 28203 Redondo Beach Dr. S. in Des Moines, Wash. For more information about the “Got Caps?” campaign or collection efforts contact Nicole Bostic at nbostic@highline.edu or visit mast.highline.edu/bottlecaps.php.

UPDATE: Burien Salon's new owner Jennifer Reynolds seeks stylist to lease chair

steves — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:55:07 +0000

UPDATE MAY 16:

Longtime hair stylist Jennifer Reynolds became the owner of Burien Salon January 29, and just told the Highline Times she is trying to locate a new talented stylist to lease a chair in her place ASAP.

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Jennifer Reynolds just signed a lease Tuesday, January 29, and becomes the new owner of the Burien Salon, 919 SW 152nd Street. A familiar face with salon regulars, Reynolds, a Highline High School graduate and Riverton Heights resident, has worked in the salon, a family business, for three and a half years.

"The salon has been family-own through the years," said Reynolds, who has been styling hair for 25 years. Her husband's aunts had owned the salon. Her husband, Ben, works in construction in downtown Seattle.

"My father-in-law, Myron Reynolds, was the first owner of Myron's Fountain Lunch, in the '40's, before it was the Mark (Restaurant & Bar). He also used to answer the phone calls for the original fire station that was over here," she said. The Burien Salon is right across the street from the Mark.

"I've always liked the Burien area because of family here, and I love the old buildings. This has always been a quaint little salon. Owning it was the plan when I came in. We have four chairs, including mine. We are now looking for another good stylist.

Burien Salon
(206) 244-5667

SWSSD president Tracy running for re-election

ericm — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:15:12 +0000

Press release:

Commissioner Bill Tracy, currently president of the Southwest Suburban Sewer District Board of Commissioners, has announced he will seek re-election to his board position this year.

Commissioner Tracy has worked diligently over the years to achieve reduced rates for those on fixed and/or low income, to bring timely rehabilitation to both the aging conveyance system and treatment plants, and to the maintenance of a quality system and responsive customer service all the while keeping the rates among the lowest in our area.

Much of this has happened through his selection and appointment of a cohesive team of commissioners and the hiring of highly qualified management. Both of the current commissioners have since been elected to office.

Commissioner Tracy has also been recognized regionally where he has repeatedly been selected by industry peers to serve on the King County Regional Water Quality Committee. The State Association of Sewer and Water Districts has also formally recognized his years of leadership.

Highline Schools Foundation raises over $13,000 during May 15 GiveBIG effort; Over $11 M raised countywide

steves — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:58:00 +0000

Highline Schools Foundation raised over $13,000 during the Wednesday, May 15, GiveBIG annual fundraiser. All money raised will support Highline Public School students in academic achievement, classroom enrichment, the arts in schools, athletics, college & career readiness, and more, according to their website.

The Seattle Foundation‘s GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable event benefitting nonprofit organizations. In 2011, $4.1 million was raised through the first GiveBIG to support over 900 nonprofits. Last year, on May 2, 2012, $7.4 million was raised in 24 hours. The Seattle Foundation reports that his year, $11.1 million has been raised.

In addition to the Seattle Foundation, presenting partners included Microsoft, the Bezos Family Foundation, Seattle International Foundation, Seattle Sounders, and Wyncote Foundation NW. There were also media partners, lead sponsors, and supporters.

All GiveBIG donations receive a percentage of the matching funds (or "stretch") pool. This percentage depends on the size of the stretch pool and how much is raised in total donations on GiveBIG day.

A special promotion took place May 15 at Burien's Tin Room Bar. Those who came in and donated to Highline Schools Foundation on a computer set up by the entry between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. received a pint of Manny’s Pale Ale, a Brat Trot t-shirt and other give-aways. The beer was courtesy Georgetown Brewery, which donated a keg. Helping at the computer were Foundation trustees including Burien-raised David Baisch who lives near the bar.

"This fundraiser is important to me because I am a Highline High School grad, and my wife, Hannah, is a 5th and 6th grade teacher at Parkside (in Des Moines)," said Baisch, who works with Marriott International's sales team.

Also helping at the Tin Room was trustee Erin Ambrozic, who happens to be the daughter of King County Council Vice-Chair Julia Patterson.

"The Tin Room has always been a big supporter of ours," said Ambrozic, a SeaTac Parks & Rec employee. "I went to Highline schools K-12, Valley View, Chinook Middle School, and Mount Rainier. I was born and raised in SeaTac, and moved to Des Moines after college. I believe in helping and giving back. This is a great board."

Ashley Fosberg, Foundation Executive Director, has three children in Highline Schools. Hawaiian-born, she is a Navy brat and was sitting across the table from Marine brat, Kristen Kerns, Foundation Board Member and President-elect.

Said Kerns, who was recognized this year as Volunteer of the Year at the Cove to Clover race, "I live in Normandy Park. My kids go to Highline Schools and I'm passionate about helping kids in the area."

Dan House, owner, Tin Room Bar and Grill, and the Tin Theater, was a lively, enthusiasctic presence at the fundraiser there.

"I'm a Highline High School grad," he said. "I love the schools. It's the one thing I care the most about in this community. If we didn't have great schools then we'd have a bad community. We need great schools."

District proposal keeps Highline school security officers armed

ericm — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:37:24 +0000

School security officers will remain armed under a proposal announced May 14 by Highline Public Schools.

A public meeting will be held Monday, May 20, 6-7:30 p.m., at district headquarters (ERAC), 15675 Ambaum Blvd. S.W.

The school board holds its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m., at Southern Heights Elementary,11249 14th Ave. S. The board must approve the plan.

Here is the news release from the district:

More extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and security at Highline schools. The proposal will be presented to the community at a public meeting on Monday, May 20.

If adopted by the school board, the district Safety and Security plan would not bring major changes to staff structure. It does call for significant improvements in the extent and types of training required of Safety and Security officers. It also outlines joint training and collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.

The proposal includes a vision statement and guiding principles that emphasize building relationships with students as a way to prevent school violence. It envisions Safety and Security personnel as mentors who students trust to help them solve issues that could lead to conflicts at school. The plan includes a rigorous hiring process to ensure that the best candidates are selected as Safety and Security staff.
The proposal was developed after several months of study that included input from staff and community members. The police chiefs of Des Moines, Normandy Park, Burien, and SeaTac and the South Precinct Commander from the King County Sheriff’s Office gave input on the plan.
Safety consultant Roger Baker, a retired Des Moines police chief, did an analysis of the current safety program and made recommendations for improvement.

The public is invited to learn about the proposal at a community meeting.
Monday, May 20, 6:00-7:30
District Central Office (ERAC)
15675 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien

For our previous coverage go to www.highlinetimes.com.

Highline Forum meeting set in Burien on May 22

ericm — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:51 +0000

On May 22nd from 2:30-4:30 p.m., members of the Highline Forum will meet at Burien’s City Hall Council Chambers, 400 S.W. 152nd St. The public is invited to make comments at the start of the meeting. The city of Burien is hosting the meeting and the theme is education with a larger focus around regional partnerships.

The Highline Forum includes the southwest King County communities of Des Moines, Burien, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Tukwila and Federal Way and the Highline School District, Highline Community College and Port of Seattle.

Airport workers, community allies launch employment initiative in SeaTac

cmenges — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:47 +0000

Airport workers and community allies are moving forward on a voter initiative to set wages and work conditions for the jobs of thousands of low-wage workers in and around SeaTac Airport.

Last week, airport workers who are part of the SeaTac Committee for Good Jobs filed an initiative petition with the city of SeaTac and have begun to collect signatures to get the measure qualified for presentation to the City Council, and for inclusion on the November ballot.

Committee representatives need 1,541 signatures, which is 15 percent of the registered voters from the November, 2011 city elections.

More than 90 volunteers came out last Saturday to gather signatures. The committee expects to gather enough signatures to qualify to get the measure qualified for presentation to the City Council, and for inclusion on the November ballot in the coming weeks.

An array of workers, faith and community supporters, union members and retirees are part of the SeaTac Committee for Good Jobs. Working Washington is also part of the committee.

The measure would set basic employment standards for workers employed in the transportation, tourism and hospitality industries in SeaTac:
 Paid sick leave, more full-time work opportunities, companies that collect automatic service charges, or collect tips on customer bills, must give 100 percent of the service charges or tips to the workers who performed the service and wages of at least $15/hour

The measure would cover businesses in and around the airport, including airport baggage handling, passenger services, cabin cleaning, aircraft fueling, security, and retail stores, along with hotels, rental car and parking lot facilities. Small businesses are specifically exempt.

Approximately 5,000 workers would be affected by the initiative.

King County Councilmember Julia Patterson, a SeaTac resident, noted, “When workers aren’t paid a living wage their ability to be self-sufficient is compromised. They are forced to choose between food, housing costs, gas for their car – the day-to-day necessities that most of us can count on. As a result, things like their health care and their ability to save for the child’s college education are secondary, or most likely, out of reach. It’s a cycle that affects not only them, but also the entire community. It impacts our schools, our neighborhood health centers, and our community’s economic vitality.”
The Rev. Jan Bolerjack noted that many low-wage airport workers currently rely on charity for basic living. “I see families of Sea-Tac workers struggling to pay rent and utility bills. Many even visit our food bank regularly. The good jobs initiative can transform poverty wages to good airport jobs for families. The resources are scarce around here but now the neighborhoods are filled with a new hope,” Rev. Bolerjack said. “There is a possibility for change. What a wonderful feeling it brings to our community.”

SeaTac resident Earl Gipson said the initiative backers are not considering the long-term consequences of the proposal.
“We didn’t think Boeing would ever leave Seattle and it did,” Gipson declared. “I predict Alaska Airlines will move out of SeaTac. No more hotels will be built.

“I hope wisdom sinks in and people realizes this goes too far.
“The unions are overreaching. The city should not be the manager of private business. This gets the city involved as a union administrator.”

State law and state Public Disclosure Commission guidelines prevent comments on ballot propositions during City Council meetings.
Instead, initiative opponents read the entire initiative during public comments at the May 14 council meeting.

Residents Gipson, Vicki Lockwood and Erin Sitterley took turns reading the initiative. Other initiative opponents sat in the audience.
If the initiative receives enough signatures, the council members will either have to adopt the proposal or submit it to SeaTac voters for approval.

Comments on the initiative would then be allowed at the council meeting prior to action by the lawmakers.

Councilmember Rick Forschler asked City Manager Todd Cutts for a report on the financial impacts to the city’s budget if the measure was approved. He noted city officials could not wait until after the November election to study the impacts on the 2014 budget.
Cutts said staff planned to wait to see if enough signatures are gathered before studying the impact.

Expect construction delays on Burien’s 1st Avenue South

ericm — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:56:43 +0000

News release:

Motorists might want to avoid 1st Avenue South between 140th and 146th Streets this week as grinding and asphalt work will be taking place. Traffic could be congested especially during peak travel times (mid-day/lunch hour).

Access to driveways will be limited and may require using the next available access.

Please plan for extra travel time or consider alternative routes to destinations along 1st Avenue South.

The project is nearing completion with the final layer of asphalt coating to be applied within the next few weeks, weather permitting.

Community Calendar Week of 5-13-13

cmenges — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:16:42 +0000

Compiled by Eric Mathison

Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.com Items can be accepted from nonprofit groups and government agencies only. Others may call Dona Ozier at 206-708-1378 for inclusion in our “Out & About” advertising section.

Art Exhibits

Artists United May Spring Show--Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave. S.W. Through June 7. Recent paintings & photography by Marta Creswell, Nancy Fulton, Chris Gonvers, Alina Gridley, Stan Lane, Janet Price and Liz Simpson.. http://www.artistsunitedclub.com
Burien Community Center--Drawings and paintings by West Seattle artist Kelly Lyles. Through May 31. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m, Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 14700 6th Ave. S.W. 206-988-3700. www.kellyspot.com

Auditions

The Hi-Liners Musical Theatre--Holding auditions for the fall MainStage production “Shrek the Musical” on May 18 and 23 at the Burien Annex. Auditions are open to young actors ages 9 to 22. Rehearsals begin July 22 at the Burien Annex. Shows will be Sept. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Go to www.hi-liners.org for complete information and to register.

Call to artists

The Burien Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival-- Looking for artists and community groups to create lantern installations for the 2013 event to be held on Saturday, Sept. 7th. Installations can be new creations or existing installations. Submission are due Friday, June 28th. Details at www.burienwa.gov/glow

Classes

The Hi-Liners Summer Camps--At Theatre Art Camps for ages 5 to 8, every day is about choosing characters, creating stories, singing songs, playing theatre games and rehearsing a show. In Musical Theatre Intensives for ages 7 to 16, spend your time singing, dancing and acting your way through a week of rigorous rehearsal with your director, musical director and choreographer. Each camp runs daily and is one week long, with a performance the last day of class. All camps are at The Burien Annex. Visit www.hi-liners.org for a complete listing and to register.

Music

ChoralSounds Northwest—“America the Beautiful,” a red, white and blue musical tribute to America and some of its great composers. May 18, 7:30 p.m. May 19, 2 p.m. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St. Tickets, $15-$25, 17 and under free with paid adult. 206-246-6040. nwassociatedarts.org.
KidsSounds, YouthSounds,TeenSounds Northwest—“Applause,” a trip through American musicals from Broadway to film. May 17. 7 p.m. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St. $15 adults, $10 seniors, 17 and under free with paid adult. 206-246-6040 or nwassociatedarts.org.

Theatre

Burien Little Theatre—2013 Bill and Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival. One-act “17B” paired with full-length “Parsing Race.” May 17-26. Burien Annex, 14501 4th Ave. S.W. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. www.burienlittletheatre.com. 206-242-5180.

May 17

Des Moines United Methodist Church Rummage Sale—10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also May 18. Proceeds to help support youth annual mission trip. 22225 9th Ave. S., 206-878-8301, desmoinesumc.org.

May 18

Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal-- Walker Preserve Park, S.W. 168th St. and 2nd Ave. S.W. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sign up and questions: Call or email Elissa Ostergaard, elissa.ostergaard@kingcounty.gov, 206-296-1909 (Saturday only: 206-707-6549)

May 19

B-Town’s Recovering Youth in Motion Recovery Night—Burien Library Multipurpose Room, 4:30-7 p.m. Open to youth 13 to 25 recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Music, games, movies, prizes. More information at 206-251-9171 or Facebook.com/B.towns.ryim.
Environmental Science Center Workshop—“Build Beautiful Yards: Healthy Soil, Composting, and More!” Burien Library Multipurpose Room, 400 S.W. 152nd St. 2-4 p.m. Free. Email outreach@envsciencenter.org or call 206.248.4266 to reserve your spot. For more information visit www.EnvScienceCenter.org

May 23

AAA Driver Improvement Program--Accepting reservations for its refresher course on defensive driving skills. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55+ for auto insurance discounts. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wesley Terrace Auditorium, 816 S. 216th St. $16.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. For enrollment information, call 206-243-3564.
June 1

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market Opening Day—North end of Des Moines Marina. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Through October.

June 8

Highline Garden Tour—Visit beautiful gardens in Burien, SeaTac and Normandy Park. Drawing for garden gifts. Plant sale. Enjoy artists, music and coupons. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $12 groups of four, $15 advance purchase at Burien Bark or Wild Birds Unlimited or $18 day of tour at Burien Crossfit. www.highlinehistory.org.
Territorial Voices: A Civil War Reader’s Theater—An interactive, living theater piece revealing varied opinions on race and slavery from Washington’s own Civil War history. Presented by Lorraine McConaghy, public historian specializing in Northwest history. 1 p.m. Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S. Hosted by Tukwila Historical Society and the Tukwila Arts Commission. Free. www.jumanities.org.

Meetings

(Editor's Note: Schedules are subject to change or cancellation. Call to verify meeting times.)
Burien City Council
Regular council meetings are on the first, third and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m.
Meetings are held at Burien City Hall, 400 S.W. 152nd St. For information, call 206-241-4647.

Des Moines City Council
Regular council meetings are on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Des Moines City Council chambers, 21630 11th Ave. S.
For information, call 206-878-4595.

Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District
Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at the Midway Sewer District offices at 3030 S. 240th St, 7- 9 p.m.

King County Fire District No. 2 Board of Commissioners
Regular board meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m.
Meetings are held at Fire Station No. 28 at 15100 8th Ave. SW. in Burien. The district coverage area includes Burien and Normandy Park. Firefighters also assist those in District 26, which includes a portion of Des Moines.
For information, call 206-242-2040.

King County Water District No. 20 Board of Commissioners
Regular meetings are on the first Wednesday and third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the district office located at 12606 1st Avenue South, Seattle. For more information, please call 206-243-3990.

King County Water District No. 45 Board of Commissioners
Regular commissioners meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
Meetings are held at the district's offices, 10059 8th Ave. S.W.
For information, call 206-762-3540

King County Water District No. 49 Board of Commissioners
Regular meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. Meetings are held at the district offices, 415 S.W. 153rd St. in Burien.
For information, call 206-242-8535.

Highline School District Board of Directors
Regular board meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Meetings held on the second Wednesday take place at the district's Educational Resources and Administrative Center (ERAC) at 15675 Ambaum Blvd. S.W. Meetings held on the fourth Wednesday take place at different schools in the district.
For information, call 206-433-0111.

Normandy Park City Council
Regular council meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Continued council meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Normandy Park City Council chambers, 801 S.W. 174th St.
For information, call 206-248-7603.

North Highline Unincorporated Area Council
Regular council meetings are on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m.
Meetings are held at the North Highline Fire Station No. 13 at 1243 S.W. 112th St.

North Highline Fire District Board
Regular board meetings are on the second to the last Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Meetings are held at the North Highline Fire Station No. 13 at 1243 S.W. 112th St.
For information, call 206-243-0330.

SeaTac City Council
Regular council meetings are on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Meetings are held in the SeaTac City Council chambers, at 4800 S. 188 St.
For information, call 206-973-4800.

Tukwila City Council
Regular council meetings are on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m.
Committee of the Whole meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m.
Meetings are held in the Tukwila City Council chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd.
For more information, call 206-433-1800.

Tukwila School District Board of Directors
Regular board meetings are on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at district headquarters, 4640 S. 144th St.
For information, call 206-901-7800.

Ongoing Events and Information

Master Gardener Clinic Get answers to general gardening questions, learn about proper plant selection, bring a sample of a diseased plant for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, and have an insect or plant identified. Learn the least toxic ways to treat diseases and pests. Free. Furney’s Nursery, 21215 International Blvd. S., April 6-Sept. 28, Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Burien Library, 400 S.W. 152nd. St., May 1-Aug. 28 Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.

Matt Griffin YMCA Bilingual Play 'N Learn (Spanish)--Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Bilingual play groups are organized for young children 0-5 years and the people who take care of them. Register at 206-244-5880 YMCA, 3595 188th St., SeaTac 98188. Free to the community.

Highline Medical Center Hospice volunteer training—Highline Hospice at the Specialty Campus, 12844 Military Rd. S., Tukwila, is recruiting caring, compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. If you have a heart for being with others through difficult times, volunteering with Hospice may be right for you. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support, or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Contact Michele Fawcett-Long, Volunteer Coordinator, 206-439-9095.

Religion Transform Burien—Free clothing and non-perishable food. Sundays and Wednesdays. Noon- 2 p.m. 425 S.W. 144th St. Donations accepted. For information, 206-244-1399. transformburien.org.

Donations Water District 20--Water District 20 wishes to remind everyone that we are accepting donations throughout the year of food and cash on behalf of the White Center and Highline Area food banks. 12606 1st Ave. S.

Senior Activities Senior Rights Assistance—Volunteer specialists provide free legal and consumer information for persons over 55. Call 206-448-5720. Services, classes and social events are offered at: Burien Senior Program, 206-988-3700. Des Moines Senior Activity Center, 206-878-1642. SeaTac Senior Program, North SeaTac Park Community Center, 206-973-4680. Tukwila Senior Citizen Center, 206-767-2323. Call for schedules and registration if required.

At Your Library Programs for all ages and interests are offered at: Boulevard Park Library, 206-242-8662. Burien Library, 206-243-3490. Des Moines Library, 206-824-6066. Library Connection at Southcenter, 206-242-6044. Tukwila Library, 206-242.1640. Valley View Library, 206-242-6044. White Center, 206-243-0233 Woodmont Library, 253-839-0121. Call for schedules and registration if required.

Parks and Recreation Sports, arts and after-school programs are offered at: Burien, 206-988-3700. Des Moines, 206-870-6527. Matt Griffin YMCA, 206-244-5880. SeaTac, 206-973-4680. Tukwila, 206-768-2822. Call for schedules and registration if required.

Museum of Flight Special events, programs and activities weekly. At 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Tukwila, Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $14, seniors 65+ $13, youth 5-17 $7.50 and under 5 free. Group rates available. Free admission 5-9 p.m. on first Thursday of the month. For information, 206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org.

Volunteers Big Brothers and Big Sisters--Hang out, have fun, and be a friend to a local child. 877-700-BIGS, www.bbbsps.org, or text “BIG” to 839863

Boeing Retiree Volunteers—Bluebills Heritage Chapter. Boeing retirees and spouses who give their talent and energy to help others. 206-544-6286

Citizenship Classes—Burien. For information, Mary Jane at 425-369-3454.

City of Normandy Park--The City encourages all citizens to consider involving themselves actively in city government by serving on a City Board or Commission. Applications are available at City Hall or www.normandyparkwa.gov. For info 206-248-7603.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)—Train to become a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children in court. Must be 21, have excellent references and attend 28 hours of training. For information and training dates, 206-296-1120 or casa.group@kingcounty.gov

Day Trip Driver Wanted--Are you fun, flexible, people-oriented and like to travel? Burien Senior Program is looking for responsible and experienced drivers for day trips throughout Western Washington. If you'd like to see more of your home state for free, this volunteer position might be for you. Call 206-988-3700 for a volunteer application or stop by the Burien Community Center at 425 S.W. 144th St. to talk to the Senior Program Director.

Franciscan Hospice-- Give terminally ill patients and their families companionship and support, as they face life’s final passage. To register for training or to obtain more information, call 253-534-7050. Foster parents—For children who need a home in the Highline School District. Single, married or partnered, all races, all religions, work full time or stay at home, renters or homeowners. For information, Fostering Together at 866-958-5437 or www.fosteringtogether.org

Steps Towards Becoming A Foster Parent—Second Wednesday of the month, 5:30-8:30 p.m. At the Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave. S.W. Free class for anyone interested in learning about becoming a foster parent. Child care provided. For information, Marilynn Burton of Fostering Together at 253-941-8298 or FosterLiaisonMarilynn@gmail.com

Friend to Friend--Recruits and matches volunteers to visit one-on-one with residents in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Retirement Homes throughout the Puget Sound area. Each volunteer visits one resident a couple times a month at their convenience for a year. Application packet with preferences will be sent. For info 1-888-383-7818 or marilyn@friendtofriendamerica.

Group Health Drivers—Transport frail, elderly members to and from medical appointments. 206-326-2815.

Highline Community College Literacy Program—Volunteer 3-4 hours a week to help someone learn to read, write and speak English. For information about tutoring, 878-3710, ext. 3303. Highline Historical Society—Volunteer caretakers needed to maintain a collection of artifacts, historical documents and photographs for displays and research purposes. Must be available to work a routine shift of at least three hours weekly. Training provided. For information, Cyndi Upthegrove at 206-246-6354.

Meals on Wheels-- Visit www.seniorservices.org for current volunteer opportunities or call 206-448-5767.

Read to little kids—Tuesdays. 4-5 p.m. Grace Children’s Center, 22815 24th Ave. S. www.unitedwayofkingcounty.org/readers

Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center—Help with yard maintenance, housekeeping, cleaning and painting. For information, 206-242-1698, ext. 116.

Saltwater State Park store/café—Office assistant, maintenance assistant, gardening assistant, and store help with health card. Proceeds help support the park. For information, Kathy at 206-529-0357 or saltwater@parks.wa.gov

Senior Shuttle Drivers—Burien/Highline or Des Moines/Normandy Park. 206-727-6262 or www.seniorservices.org

SHIBA HelpLine—Volunteers needed to educate, assist and advocate consumers about their rights and options regarding health insurance, health care access and prescription access. Professional training provided. For information, 206-727-6221.

Somali Community Services Coalition-- Seeking volunteer tutors to work with Somali youth in after-school homework help program, Mondays and/or Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. Call Alison at 206-431-5141 or email scsc.crc@gmail.com for more information.

South King County English speakers—Help foreign students. For information, Diane Cameron at Highline Community College, 206-878-3710, ext. 3303.

StudyZone--Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave. S. Dedicated tutors to help elementary through high school students with their homework in the library. 206-824-6066.

Tape Ministries Northwest—Seeking volunteers to help distribute Christian books on tape for the blind and sight-impaired, handicapped and homebound in 49 states and Canada. For information, Bill at 206-243-7377. Tape Ministries Northwest is a 501(c)(3) charity.

Talk Time Class Facilitators-- Facilitate group discussions (conversational English classes for immigrants and refugees) on Monday and Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Angle Lake Community Center in SeaTac beginning in April (8 week commitment). Training is provided. Contact CatH@literacysource.org or 206-782-2050.

Valley View Library—Seeking two committed volunteers to conduct conversation classes for adults learning English this fall. The Talk Time program creates conversation practice, develops spoken fluency and gives adult learners a chance to learn about American culture. Volunteer commitment is one session for 2-3 hours per week. Training included. For information, Bruce Greeley at Valley View Library, 206-242-6044, and visit www.kcls.org/forms/talktime/.

WestSide Baby—10032 15th Ave. S.W. Collect, sort, clean and distribute diapers, clothing, toys, equipment and other essential items to meet the needs of children. Donations also accepted at B-Town Scoop in Olde Burien. For information, 206-767-1662 or info@westsidebaby.org.

Ongoing

AARP Driver’s Safety Class--Daystar Retirement Village, 2615 S.W. Barton St. Held the first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call Daystar, 206- 937-6122, for more details B-Town Business Boosters--Business owners from Burien and the surrounding area are working together to grow our businesses through referrals. Wednesdays, 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. Glen Acres Golf Club, 1000 S. 112th St. For info Tamara 866-976-7141 Burien for Progress—For information, 206-350-7764.

Burien Breakfast Toastmasters--Second and fourth Thursdays, 7-8:15a.m. Highline Schools ERAC Bldg, 15675 Ambaum Blvd SW For info 206-588-5088 or burienbreakfast.blogspot.com.

Burien Homeschooling Association—Meets at Highline Christian Church, 14859 1st Ave. S., Fourth Monday of the month. 7 p.m. 206-242-2820.

Burien White Center Rotary Meeting--Every Thursday at Angelo's Restaurant in Burien at noon. For info contact Tami Greene 206-579-9767.

Changes Parent Support Network Des Moines Chapter--Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave. S. Every Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. Free.

Fitness for Senior Hikers—Mondays, 8:45 a.m. For information, Matt Griffin YMCA at 206-244-5880.

DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)—For information, Carol Davis at 206-824-2215.

DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)—Tillicum Chapter, founded in Des Moines, seeking family genealogical records, Washington state family histories, bibles, books, periodicals or papers. For information, Carol Davis at 206-824-2215.

Daystar Toastmasters-Second and fourth Mondays, 12-1p.m. Daystar Retirement Village, Bldg 2, 2615 SW Barton St. For info 206-932-6706 or daystarclub.freetoasthost.us.

Evergreen Community Aquatics Center--Come any weekday at 4:15 p.m. and try out free for Coach CG or Coach Joel. www.WhitewaterAquatics.com.

Exchange Club—Highline, 206-243-7220.

God’s Grace in Action—206-498-3783.

Grief Support Groups—Highline Medical Center, 206-439-9095.

Jetsetters Toastmasters--First and Third Wednesdays of each month, 12-1 p.m. 18000 Intl. Blvd. S across from SeaTac Airport. For info Roberta 253-529-8348 or robertamacdonald1@msn.com.

Kiwanis—Des Moines, 206-878-8294.

Leading Knights Toastmasters--Wednesdays 7-8:30p.m. Burien Elk's Lodge, 14006 1st Ave S. For info 206-769-6824 or leadingknights.freetoasthost.info

League of Women Voters/King County South—206-243-7161.

Lion's Club—Burien, 206-244-3555; Des Moines, second and fourth Wednesdays. For information, janetyr@aol.com or 206-244-3913.

Messies Anonymous—Meets weekly in Des Moines. For information, Elizabeth at 206-248-2922. Reiki Clinic--Second Tuesday, 10-12 p.m. Scheduled by half hour. Minimal donation is suggested. 206-988-3700

Rotary Clubs—Burien/White Center, 206-433-1700; Des Moines, Wednesdays at noon, Landmark on the Sound, 206-878-1380.

SeaTac Social Garden School—206-244-7523.

Solveig Lodge 31 Daughters of Norway—For information, Judy at 206-246-0430.

Soundwaves Toastmasters--First and third Thursdays, 7-8:30p.m. Wesley Homes Admin Bldg, 21631 11th Ave S. For info 206-661-4801 or soundwa.blogspot.com.

Specialty Skills Clinics--Matt Griffin YMCA, 17874 Des Moines Memorial Drive. Year-round sports programs for children with special needs. For information, 206-244-5880.

Sunuppers Advanced Toastmasters--Second Saturday, 8-10a.m. Anyone can visit but must be CC to join. For info 206-588-5088 or sunuppers.freetoasthost.net/index.html.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)—Second Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. At Paralyzed Veterans of America Hall, 616 S.W. 152nd St., Burien. For information, Bob Hall at 206-248-2300 or 206-242-2767.

Wednesday Family Night—For information, 206-244-9400.

Support/ Self Help

A.P.P.L.E. (A Positive Parenting Learning Experience) parenting class—Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. or Fridays 10 a.m.-noon. In Tukwila. For parents of children through age 8. Child care through age 8 available. Sponsored by South Seattle Community College. For information, 206-764-5801.

Al Anon Open Meeting—7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Highline Specialty Campus Room, 256A 12844 Military Road S., Tukwila.

Al Anon Family Group--Wednesdays 1:15-2:45 p.m. Highline United Methodist Church, 13015 1st Ave S. Burien.

Al Anon Family Group—Mondays. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saltwater Unitarian Universalist Church, 25701 14th Pl. S. For family and friends of alcoholics.

Al Anon Family Group--Thursdays 6:15 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 19030 8th Ave S. Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group—At Highline Specialty Center. For information, Janet Smith, 206-363-5500.

Breast Cancer Patient Support—Trained breast cancer survivors offering free emotional support to the newly diagnosed, enhancing emotional recovery while going through treatments. For information, www.angelcarefoundation.org, 206-417-3484.

Burien Homeschoolers Support—For information, 206-242-2820.

“Changes”—A program for parents of rebellious adolescents. Free. For information, 888-468-2620 or www.cpsn.org.

Compassionate Friends of Seattle/King County—For parents who have lost a child. For information, 206-241-1139 or www.tcfseattle.org.

Divorce Care—Burien, 206-241-0915; Des Moines, 206-878-2460; SeaTac, 425-430-9383. Divorce Hurts-- Burien Free Methodist Church, 520 S. 150th St., Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 206-241-0915. Fire Stoppers Program, Des Moines—South King Fire & Rescue helps families with children who have played with fire or deliberately set a fire, and helps families educate their children about fire safety. For information, 253-946-7337.

Freedom in Sexual Addiction —For men only. A recovery group headed by Bob McKisney. Saturdays at 1:30-3 p.m. at the Three Tree Church, 16261 1st Ave., Burien or call 253-245-4322.

Gamblers Anonymous—Sundays at 7:30 p.m. At Highline United Methodist Church, 13015 First Ave. S., Burien.

Gamblers Anonymous-Sundays at 7pm, Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, 15003 14th Ave SW or call 1-888-GA-HELPS for a meeting nearest you.

Grief Support—Highline Home Health & Hospice. For information, Ann Tamminen, 206-439-9095.

Overeaters Anonymous—For information, Ruby, 206-241-0433, or Jean, 206-243-1587.

PEPS—Program for Early Parent Support. For information, Dione, 206-547-8570, ext. 12.

POW!—“Proud Out and Wonderful.” Youth group that welcomes lesbians, gay, bisexual, questioning, intersex and allies. Wednesdays. 4-6 p.m. For more information, contact Jennifer@navos.org or 206-933-7236.

Self Help for Parent Support Group—For parents with troubled teens. For information, 206-878-2460. Survivors of Suicide--Support group that helps deal with the trauma and grief caused by a suicide. Second Tuesday of each month at St. Francis of Assisi parish, in the Parish Hall 15226 21st Ave. S.W. 7-9 p.m. For info 206-244-8729.

TOPS 375—Take Pounds Off Sensibly. For information, 206-242-5942. Widowed Information and Consultation Services (WICS)—For information, 206-241-5650. WINGS—Who Am I Now Grief Support for children/teens. For information, Allie, 206-241-5650.

SLIDESHOW: Seattle Christian advances in boys soccer

cmenges — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:29:30 +0000

KENT - Class 1A Tri-District 1/2/3 champion and Nisqually League titlist Seattle Christian charged past Cascade Christian 1-0 in a first round boys state soccer match up on Tues., May 14, at French Field to advance into a quarterfinal round game against Highland, a Tues. night 2-1 winner over Quincy. The encounter is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sat., May 18, at Orting.

This was the third win against Cascade after previous 4-0 and 5-1 victories.

Although the score was close, the on the field action was dominated by the Seattle Christian Warriors (18-10

"We did everything well, except finish," said Warrior head coach David Peters. "There were plenty of shots, good passing and corner kicks.We kept bombing them with shots that hit cross bars or posts, but just couldn't get the shots to go in."

The one shot that did make into net came after the Seattle Christian team had quickly overrun the territory of the Cascade squad in opening action. SC threatened in almost every way possible until senior forward Grant Fremmerlid collaborated with midfielder Keaton Kerr who took a Fremmerlid pass to angle home a goal from the right side in the 15th minute of play.

"I had a nice run and got freed up," said Kerr. "Grant had the pass in and I ran to the ball. I thought to just kick it in."

Fremmerlid was even more specific.

"I saw that the ball that hit a player got through so I did my best to get to it," he said. "A defensive mistake made it possible and I was confident that someone would follow up from behind."

Forced into a defensive posture for the rest of the match by the hordes of invading Warriors, the Cougars grimly dug in to ward off the attacks while managing few offensive thrusts of their own, but always within one shot of a tie. SC kept buffeting the Cascade Christian side of the field.

When not shooting, Seattle Christian kept Cascade Christian occupied with precision ground passing that also drained time off the clock. The Cougars flung themselves into a last ditch offensive in the waning minutes, but the warriors stood fast until the end.

One of the staunch defenders of the Warrior cause described the effort and his team's reasons for success.

"I was confident even though the team just didn't finish," said senior defender Austin Baucom who constantly threatened CCH with long, strong and accurate throw ins that found the area in front of the opposition,s goal. "We have great ability and some secret weapons."

Tri-District champion Seattle Christian players are Conner Fremmerlid, Joshua Nguyen, Cody Gunhus, Benjamin Piehler, Keegan Jordan, Trent Siedenburg, Grant Fremmerlid, Keaton Kerr, Joshua Henry, Luke Edvalds, Nathan Da Dalto, Cooper Strout, Joshua Gehrke, Austin Baucom, Payton Gunhus, Zachary Stevenson and Andrew Gesell.

Assisting coach Peters is coach Mark Fremmerlid while Craig Wrolstad is the athletic director.

Lancers head into post season

cmenges — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:07:11 +0000

TACOMA - Darian Grimm's walk off home run in the bottom of the seventh inning delivered a 5-4 Class 3A non league fast pitch home softball win for defending Class 3A champion Wilson against current Seamount champion and undefeated Kennedy Catholic on Wednesday, May 8, as both squads built momentum for post season play.

"We try to schedule quality non league opponents," said Lancer head coach Dino Josie. "Wilson is always well coached. "This was a well played game. There was good defense, pitching and hitting. We have seven freshmen and three sophomores, so this bodes well for now and in the years to come. I feel very good about how the girls competed well. They showed lots of toughness and had quality at bats."

Kennedy Catholic wielded the hammer early. With one out in the top of the first inning, Miranda Goff drew a base on balls to bring Sierra Baines to the plate. Seeing a pitch to her liking on a 1-and-1 count, Baines turned on the ball and connected for home run that was gone on contact with the ball rising over the left field fence to send the Lancers into a 2-0 lead.

"I just wanted to start a rally," observed Baines. "I just tried to deliver. When I hit it, it just felt right. We're excited to see where we can go."

KC added to its lead in the third inning. Goff lined a one-out single to left field that was followed by a Baines double into the left center field gap. One out later, Delaney Knox flipped an RBI singles just over the left side of the infield to increase the Lancer lead to 3-0.

In the fourth inning, Haley Kormanik lashed a base hit and eventually scored on a throwing error by the Ram catcher and Kennedy Catholic's lead became 4-0.

Lancer pitcher Kate Lewis were strongly tested by Wilson threats in the second and third innings, but were able to hold the rams off the scoreboard.

Wilson showed how tough it is to keep a good team down by finally breaking through for a run in the bottom of the third inning when Carsen Stanley crushed a solo homer far over the left field fence.

A walk and a bad hop single in the infield opened the door for a pair of Ram runs in the fifth inning before Wilson tied the encounter at 4-4 on a Sinclair Gomes run-scoring single in the sixth to set the stage for Grimm's game winning blast.

"We hit really well," said an upbeat Lewis. "We hustled, competed and worked our butts off. This was excellent because it showed we can compete."

Maggie Gallagher helped the Kennedy Catholic offense by batting 3-for-4 with a double and triple while Baines was 3-for-4, including a double, triple and two RBI.

Wilson went on to capture the 3A sub-district title at Boise Creek Six-Plex in Enumclaw while Kennedy Catholic (18-3) lost a 9-0 game to Bonney Lake before being edged out, 7-6, by Peninsula. on Thursday, May 9.

SLIDESHOW: Wrangling over road

cmenges — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:16:34 +0000

By Rebekah LaSala
SPECIAL TO THE HIGHLINE TIMES

Brett Fish of Normandy Park is in a battle to fight for his cherished boyhood home, and to stop what he adamantly feels is flagrant misuse of the easement road that runs through his property.
Fish is the son of local born, well-loved journalist and writer, Byron Fish who passed away in 1996. Byron Fish was a former Normandy Park mayor.

It has been Brett’s personal mission to launch into a battle with the Southwest Suburban Sewer District that has become fraught with conflict stemming from the SWSSD’s alleged misuse of the road.

The controversy involves an agreement allowing the sewer district to use Fish’s road to access the district’s compost plant. Fish’s house and the plant sit near each other along Miller Creek, just south of Sylvester Road Southwest.

The easement agreement allows the district to use the road for trucks hauling compost and sludge.

A separate front entrance is to be used for personal vehicles, according to Fish. Fish says the district is using his easement road for all traffic. He notes that to access the district’s front entrance means vehicles must make an inconvenient sharp left turn off Sylvester Road.

SWSSD general manager Ron Hall replies, “There are times when vehicles cannot get by any other way, like the sludge trucks and compost trucks. However, I doubt there are as many vehicles as Brett Fish is saying there are going in and out of there on his easement that are part of the district. I have not seen that. We have a “teriyaki day” but I do not know about constant delivery trucks.”

Fish’s property is rich with coyote, hawks, eagles, horsetail, salmon spawning cycles and strong hints of Native Americans who once hunted and gathered there, and their artifacts, with smoothed out rocks that look like kitchen utensils.

The ongoing turmoil between Fish and the district is a long, painful battle peppered with strong implications by the district that because they have “historically enjoyed” this usage of the access road, they will fight to continue to use it in this manner.

Fish states, “You justify the taking because you’ve always done so and you are used to it. Is this like beating a child because they don’t complain anymore? The district’s entire approach is to blame the victim.”

Fish says that the term “prescriptive easement” is defined as a way to keep doing what they have always done. Therefore, they continue to abuse the road because they think they can.

Hall admits, “We were not using the road the way we were supposed to.”

That is past tense, but Fish says they are still abusing it.

Hall says, “Now he is saying something, but he didn’t say anything for years about the access road being used and always stated he was being a good neighbor.”

Hall notes the district believed that it had already acquired expanded rights of use of the access road through a prescriptive easement based on its historic use of the access road over the past 15-20 years. However, in an effort to be fair to Fish, Hall said the board authorized negotiations to reach a resolution of the claims and its willingness to pay a fair amount of its prior use of the access road.

That amount was $200 a month, which Fish rejected outright due to the refusal of Fish’s counter-offer that they abide by the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. time frame as is stated in the 1987 agreement that has been lost.

Fish states, “I based the $200/month on 17-25 vehicle trips per day, about 50 cents per vehicle trip, for $200 a month plus sewer usage. Their use has frequently exceeded 40-50 trips per day, 57 recently and over 60 in a three hour period one day. Between their incessant breaches of the terms of the Temporary License and refusal to cease and desist abusing it, the license had to be terminated.”

Hall has decided to get an appraiser in response to Fish’s counter-offer and stated in a March 6 e-mail that, “Once the appraisal work is completed, if we are still not able to resolve this matter on reasonable terms, the district will need to proceed with a condemnation action in order to ensure that it has the required access easement rights it has historically enjoyed.”

Fish states that the word “condemnation” has been used in a verbally hostile manner at district board meetings.

Fish stated in an e-mail to Hall dated Jan. 10 that, “When my Dad passed away, use of the road went viral and has escalated rapidly to deliveries by all of your vendors. The two or three legitimate compost trucks have been dwarfed by all other vehicle traffic, as much as 50 trips in a three hour period.”

Fish records all incoming vehicles and has determined on his video surveillance system that records every vehicle that only 3.5 percent (two compost trucks) of all of the 57 vehicles that came through his property on April 30th were permitted vehicles.

Clay/shale dirt was piled next to the Fish property by the district when they originally built the road in 1985. Fish claims it has been minimally landscaped and is causing slides.

No environmental study was initiated by the SWSSD on how this could affect their house or the surrounding earth around it, according to Fish.

Fish states the older staff at the SWSSD consisted of “district bullies” who would come periodically at random times to verbally threaten his father with “condemnation” of his beloved property if he did not give into their coercive demands.

Hall, who left for years and returned in 2008 after a stint in Edmonds, admits that those were bad times for the SWSSD, and says, “I have brought integrity to my post here as general manager.”

Fish said “In context of the Jan. 8th (sewer district” commission meeting, they were intimidating me with threats of condemnation, prescriptive easement, and a possible law suit. I told them I was holding back the road use as a bargaining chip to get them to take care of my house and a slide.”

Fish adamantly proclaims that his father, Byron Fish, signed a revised agreement in 1987 regarding his father being unhappy with excessive use of the road. Fish says that at the Jan. 8 meeting, Hall offered him a copy of the 1987 agreement, and that he declined, thinking at the time he would not need it.

Fish said if he could find that agreement that has disappeared, then the SWSSD would be legally responsible for the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. road-usage hours stated in that agreement.

Fish maintains that he cannot afford an attorney, and continues to be threatened by the district’s attorneys. Fish said he spent all his money restoring the house.

Fish states that although his father reluctantly signed documents, he was coerced by the former general manager to do so with threats of “condemnation.”

He wants to be reimbursed by SWSSD. Fish said he only wants the district to make good on what they messed up.

Fish says in November of 2006, after a severe rainstorm, a slide started, and never has stopped.

In 2008, Hall said he went to Fish’s house and after viewing the property said, “Of course, it is not your fault” in terms of the slide.

Fish contends the gradual slide, which has had a “pulling from underneath” effect on his entire house. Since 2003, Fish said the slide started happening most noticeably in the yard next to his house, but damage continued to happen in the house. There is water coming through the area under the earth that was not happening before and Fish believes that the clay is rerouting the water under his house.

Hall says, “We just want Fish to fill out the claim form so it can go through proper insurance channels.” Fish says that this is just more of the same tactics they have used with the “prescriptive easement” and that he still needs an attorney to navigate through the claim.

Hall counters, “Fish just needs to follow the proper protocol.”

The house almost looks like it is grieving when one walks inside it, with floorboards separating, walls that are coming apart from their columns, new and strange cracks and holes form every day, every week.

An old typewriter sits in the same spot it had been since the 1940’s in the office of Byron Fish. Fish remains dedicated to his father’s memory.

Hall states, “I respect Brett as a member of this community. I want to be able to talk to Brett in person, and figure out a way to work this out.”

Fish states that due to the fact that they will not “cease and desist” in using his property as their personal shortcut, there is no room for discussion. Fish states, “The most grievous part is their response to all of it including the house slide, the road use and their threats to take whatever they want. They did it to my dad and they’re doing it to me. They have their own entrance, but they don’t use it.”

Ram rams post office tops police blotter

cmenges — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:21:00 +0000

By Shara Wallace and Steve Shay
HIGHLINE TIMES

Burien woman injured
A Burien women was injured when a Dodge Ram pickup crashed through the post office window in West Seattle's Westwood shopping center May 9, causing evacuation of the building.
Lidiya Van Valkenberg, 40, walked away with a few bruises and cuts from shards of glass. She said she was facing away from the window when all of a sudden she felt an explosion of glass knock her to the ground. Then something else slammed down on top of her. When the engine stopped, Van Valkenberg said she saw a male driver on crutches come out of the pickup. He apologized to her.

Police shoot suspect
Southcenter Mall in Tukwila was briefly locked down after an officer shot a suspect during a police chase in the parking lot May 8.
Tukwila police said the incident started just after noon. They were conducting a random search in Southcenter’s Olympic parking garage when they happened upon a vehicle reported stolen. One passenger was inside.
When the driver showed up and saw the officers, he got into another vehicle with another man and they took off. A police chase followed. The chase moved to the parking lot in front of Talbots, and the officer felt forced to fire his gun when the suspect tried to run him over with the car. The suspect was wounded and the chase ended near the delivery entrance behind Target across the street.
Tukwila medics transported the injured suspect to Harborview. The suspect was listed in serious condition. Two other suspects were arrested, including a woman who had been in the passenger seat of the stolen car and another man in the getaway car. Some of the stores briefly locked their doors during the incident.

Car break-ins, vandalism, prowlers and theft
3000 blk S. 192nd St., 3000 blk S. 154th St., 14900 blk 4th Ave. S.W., 200 blk S. 156th St., 12400 blk 28th Ave. S., 300 blk S.W. 148th St., 15800 blk 4th Ave. S., 900 blk S.W. 152nd St., 200 blk S.W. 152nd St., 14700 blk 8th Ave. S., 14800 blk 1st Ave. S., 100 blk S.W. 148th St., 400 blk S.W. 155th St., 2000 blk S.W. 151st St.

Residential burglaries and break-ins
18300 blk 39th Ave. S., 15800 blk 4th Ave. S., 200 blk S.W. 155th St., 100 blk S.W. 154th St., 11200 blk 26th Ave. S.W., 400 blk S.W. 126th St., 15600 blk 20th Ave. S.W., 1000 blk S.W. 152nd St.

She’s got the best seat in the park

cmenges — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:37:37 +0000

With a tasty fast-food lunch and a cool beverage this woman had the right idea about how to take in last week’s summery weather as she sat on a bench at Seahurst Park in Burien.

LETTER: Seahurst resident shares history of post office

cmenges — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:19:11 +0000

I was delighted to read the article on the Seahurst Post Office in the Highline Times and would like to add little history about the Seahurst Post Office.

The original building for the Seahurst Post Office had been built on the west side of 21st Ave. S.W., almost directly across from the original sanctuary of St. Francis of Assisi. The Seattle to Burien trolley, “Toonerville Trolley” some folks called it, turned from 152nd onto 21st and ended at about 153rd in a turnaround – the end of the line.

The post office was a small, wooden building catering to the mostly rural route folks and did not have boxes with keys as post offices have today. There weren’t a lot of well-maintained roads so even mailboxes had rural route addresses.

My grandparent’s address was: Henry and Amy Grant, Rural Route 2, Seattle. Eventually they had a street address, but their mailbox with that address stood alongside other boxes on 152nd and 24th SW until the 1960’s. All of our mail was addressed %Martin family, General Delivery, Seahurst, Wash, or just plain Martin Family, Seahurst, Wash. I have actually been a patron since I was 4.

The postmaster of the original Seahurst Post Office was Mr. Carleton. Of course, the post office was really more of a general store, all-be-it very small.

When we walked to the post office from our summer beach home, we always took a few pennies (if we had them) and bought some candy from Mr. Carleton. His wife taught piano lessons and I have some of her sheet music from the very early 1900’s.

The building that houses the current Post Office and Tea Shop has been on 152nd since the late 1940’s to early 1950’s. I am sure that someone in the area can give the precise year.

Shortly after this building was occupied, the US Postal Service had money problems and threatened to close certain post offices. Seahurst Post Office was one of those considered for closing.

The whole area came together and in solidarity made their case to the postal service. The post office window in the lobby was covered with construction paper feet to show everyone in the community and beyond that we didn’t want to be walked on when it came time to decide our mail’s future. We wanted and needed “our” post office.

I was in high school at the time so I know that the issue was discussed in the mid-‘50s. We got our mail at the post office twice a day in the “olden days.” Of course, the mail now is delivered once a day – but it is delivered to our boxes safely. And, yes I have a home delivery box as well – mostly for the non-important stuff.

My husband-to-be worked for the Seahurst Post Office in his senior year at Highline High School. After we got married in 1955, our mail was delivered to General Delivery at Seahurst until we were told that we had to get a box. No more free delivery. I have had the same box number since 1958 and it has served me well.

I meet and greet many friends and acquaintances at the post office and these social times provide wonderful memories. Linda is a strong voice for us and she understands the life of a small and friendly community.

Thanks again for the article.

Elizabeth Williams
Seahurst

Environmental Science Center reminder: Free workshop on building beautiful yards is May 19

cmenges — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:23:02 +0000

Press release:

REMINDER: FREE workshop on yard care this Sunday, May 19th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Please join the Environmental Science Center (ESC), Cascadia Consulting Group, Master Gardeners, and Sustainable Burien in the Multipurpose Room at the Burien Library (400 SW 152nd Street, Burien).

A beautiful garden or yard depends on healthy soil. Learn how to achieve this while also keeping the Puget Sound and our community vital. Master Gardener, Mary Machala, will show you examples and tools to use to build soil health inexpensively. Gretchen Muller, Senior Associate at Cascadia Consulting Group, will also speak on low-impact development practices and protecting our watershed. Thank you to our funders who help make this a free resource for our community: City of Burien, King County, and The Russell Family Foundation.

Please REGISTER:
Email outreach@envsciencenter.org or call 206.248.4266 to reserve your spot. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information visit www.EnvScienceCenter.org

Compromise shore plan set to be OK’d by Burien council on May 20

cmenges — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:09:10 +0000

The Burien City Council is set May 20 to approve the compromise with the state Department of Ecology over Shoreline Master Program. Lake Burien setback regulations will remain the same without any zoning of buffers.

Wednesday is the day to Give Big to your favorite Highline nonprofits

ericm — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:34:19 +0000

Highline nonprofits are anxiously waiting for the big day on Wednesday, May 15.

That is when the Seattle Foundation is holding its Give Big Day. Donations to your favorite Highline nonprofit may reap more big money from the foundation. Various Highline nonprofits are holding events to promote the day of giving.

Information on Give Big in general can be found here:
http://www.seattlefoundation.org/givingcenter/GiveBIG/Pages/default.aspx

Highline Garden Tour tickets on sale now

cmenges — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:24:49 +0000

Press release:

Tickets for the 2013 Highline Garden Tour are now on sale. This popular annual event will take place Saturday, June 8. It allows participants to visit inspiring private gardens in Burien, Normandy Park, and SeaTac and to learn about the latest in gardening techniques.

In addition, the self-guided tour features include artists and musicians in the gardens, plant sales to benefit both the Highline-SeaTac Botanical Garden and the Master Gardener Program, and information on building community through gardening.

Discount coupons and other specials are being provided by tour sponsors including Wild Birds Unlimited, Burien Bark, The Bean, Grand Central Bakery, Rodda and Sons Landscaping and Rain City Sewer and Plumbing. Additional support comes from John L. Scott realtor Susan Plecko and Discover Burien.

Advance tickets for the Highline Garden Tour are $15 in advance, with group rates of $12 per person if bought in groups of four or more. Tickets will be $18 on the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased at Wild Birds Unlimited, 15858 1st Avenue S, #106; Burien Bark, 13258 1st Avenue S; and Sterling Bank, 224 SW 152nd – all in Burien. Tickets also can be purchased by calling 206-241-5786.

For more information about the Highline Garden Tour and about the Highline Historical Society, visit www.highlinehistory.org.