June 2006

The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved on June 22 a permit that allows Highline Community College to take the next step in rebuilding the Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST).

But council members also expressed concerns about parking at Redondo that could arise with the new center.

Councilwoman Susan White was absent.

The college wants to tear down the existing MaST center and build a new facility complete with an aquarium, new equipment and a classroom.

HCC's request for a Shoreline Conditional Substantial Development Permit for the

Tyrone Curry, a Highline School District employee for 30 years who works four jobs, now can add "Lottery Millionaire" to his resume.

The 55-year-old Evergreen High School custodian is Washington's latest millionaire -winning $3.4 million with a Quinto ticket in the June 17 drawing.

Tyrone's wife, Michele, was the first to discover the win.

The following Monday morning, Michele stopped in the Zip Mart where the ticket was purchased, and the clerk told her to check it.

"She said, 'I think you may have won the Lottery.

As a veteran of three wars, retired Sgt. Maj. Jack Jaunal has racked up 33 years of military service and a stack of 22 awards that begin with a Purple Heart Medal.

Jaunal, who will preside as grand marshal over Burien's Fourth of July Parade (see separate story on Page 1) was prompted by World War II to enter the military as a teenager.

Two decades later, he worked in Burien as a Marine recruiter from 1964-67.

It should be quieter and less dangerous in SeaTac and Des Moines this Fourth of July.

This will be the first Independence Day that a complete ban on fireworks goes into effect in the two cities.

Though many drivers seem to be helpless in the fight against rising gas prices, one local tax advisor is helping create a company that could bring some change at the pumps.

Ian Briscoe, who owns a tax preparation business in Burien, is the chief financial officer of a new company that aims to make bio-diesel more of a regional product.

By localizing bio-diesel production, the company, Planetary Fuels, plans to reduce transportation costs that commonly cut into profit margins in the current alternative fuel industry.

Keeping bio-diesel in the state from producti

Burien City Council members said last week they do not support annexing the entire North Highline unincorporated area.

The lawmakers' views were aired during a special meeting June 19 on the potential impacts that an annexation would have on Burien.

None of the council members said they support annexing the entire North Highline unincorporated area, which includes White Center and Boulevard Park, and portions of the industrial area near South Park.

Some expressed a preference for preserving neighborhoods along Burien's current northern borders.

"I fe

After repeated bouts of intestinal discomfort subsequent to eating at some Burien food establishments, I decided to check out the King County Health Department's website for local, recent violators to see if I was imagining things. I was stunned at the findings.

These are violations with the highest risk of causing food borne disease.

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The fee for kids to play organized football at the Southwest Recreation Complex this fall will be 25 times higher than just two years ago.

That's a tall crossbeam to clear for the Southwest Athletic Club, a football league for West Seattle and White Center kids ages 7 to 14. About 230 kids participate, including two girls.

Burien City Council members said last week they do not support annexing the entire North Highline unincorporated area.

The lawmakers' views were aired during a special meeting last week on the potential impacts that an annexation would have on Burien.

None of the council members said they support annexing the entire unincorporated area, which includes White Center and Boulevard Park, and portions of the industrial area near South Park.

Some expressed a preference for preserving neighborhoods along Burien's current northern borders.

"I feel a full ann