January 2007

Both Manager Kevin Fitz and his staff always showed excellent, quick, caring service with a special assistance for people such as my dad who were handicapped.

I thought that Burien was going to move it to the Town Square but apparently that fell through.

I was a regular customer for over 10 years, and always had a smile waiting for me, friendly wait staff, and yes, my pop waiting for me by the time I came in the door.

Great food, reasonable prices, nice proportions.

I was anxiously awaiting the reopening after the storm/power outage but understand wh

In the aftermath of last month's severe windstorm, many of us are casting a wary eye overhead, to the trees looming above our homes and places of work.

The trees could be seen as potential danger to the major investment we have made in our homes (and cars). Allow me to make an appeal before you take the chainsaw out and eradicate your yard of these "threats."

First, don't blame the trees, blame the lack of trees.

They are calling this a storm that happens only once every 10 to 20 years and perhaps the windstorm of the century.

The recent storm has given the Des Moines City Council an opportunity to demonstrate leadership by preserving the safety of its citizenry with an ordinance limiting the height of trees on private property.

We all paid the price for the few irresponsible tree lovers.

The ordinance could be as simple as no tree shall be higher than the roof of the highest building on the property, and certainly no higher than its proximity to any utility lines.

The Highline Water District and other water districts in addition to Southwest Suburban and Midway Sewer Districts should be commended for their buried supply systems.

Like all our neighbors, the buried water, sewer and gas services were not interrupted during the five days we lacked power and telephone service. We burnt everything in sight to keep warm and slept in so many blankets that we know how a hamburger feels.

FIRST, some of the problems faced by residents were due to long-term inexcusable system neglect on the part of PSE management.

The PC police have run amok! People across the globe, lighten up. Don't be so easily offended and take a step back and a deep breath. The empowering of one or a small minority that impacts the majority must stop.

It was not the vision of our Founding Fathers to have a few run with enormous impact over the majority. The truth is that someone always will be offended; so my message to them is respectfully, Get over it! Move on.

It is the inherent nature of our democracy that not all will be content, someone will unhappy.

FIRST PUBLICATION

HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT NO. 401

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Submittal Due Date: January 26, 2007

KING COUNTY

NO. 06-4-06777-8SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

In the matter of the estate of: BELLE LEVINE, Deceased.

The co-personal representatives named below has been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate.

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE OF ANNEXATION

Notice is hereby given that on November 28, 2006, the Board of Commissioners of Southwest Suburban Sewer District, King County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2006-48 which approved and authorized the annexation of the area known as Island Annexation Lowe's Terrace No. 8 and Sierra Homes Add. No. 2, which is legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto.

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE OF ANNEXATION

Notice is hereby given that on November 28, 2006, the Board of Commissioners of Southwest Suburban Sewer District, King County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2006-47 which approved and authorized the annexation of the area known as Island Annexation Huntington Park East which is legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto.

SMALL WORKS ROSTER

In accordance with RCW 39.04.155 King County Water District No. 49 hereby publishes the existence of a Small Works Roster and solicits the names of contractors interested in being listed on The Small Works Roster. Contractors must be licensed, bonded and insured in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Please send information to King County Water District No. 49, 415 SW 153rd St., Burien, WA 98166. Phone (206) 242-8535 or Fax to: (206) 244-5211.

Board of Commissioners

King County Water District No. 49,

David G.