June 2008

South Highline American's White Sox gave it a good try against Renton's Cardinals, but, experience and a pitch that turned into a hit of bad luck both served to quickly fall the locals, 11-1, in the District 7 Little League Majors Tournament of Champions game at Normandy Park's park Monday June 16.

"The other team was almost all 12 year olds," said Gil Gardner, manager of SHA. "We have three 10 year olds, five 11 year olds."

Pretty much explains it.

The Des Moines Legacy Foundation has committed to raise $50,000 to assist the City of Des Moines to restore, preserve and bring up to code what foundation members consider a community treasure and regional historic resource.

The baseball grandstand at Des Moines Field House Park is listed on the King County Historic Register.

Donations are being sought by the foundation to meet the community fund raising goal of $50,000.

Waterland-community residents can enjoy the thrill of competitive racing with scenic Puget Sound in the background during the third annual Des Moines Criterium Bike Race on Sunday, June 29.

Racing begins at 9 a.m. and continues with multiple events until 5 p.m.

The starting/finish line is at South 223rd Street and 7th Avenue South, where riders also will register for each race individually. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and closes for each race 20 minutes prior to starting time.

The entry fee for U.S.

Graduates in the Class of 2008 weren't the only ones marking a milestone event in June.

Six lovely ladies from the Class of 1918 collectively celebrated their 90th birthdays during a banquet June 10 at Angelo's Restaurant in Burien.

They belong to a club made up of women--all born in 1918.

In April 1960, John Marks of West Newton, Pa. and Aura Jane Vannoy of Houston, who were born in 1918, decided to start a friendship club.

Next year could be a good time for thieves in unincorporated like North Highline, according to Sgt.

Two Catholic school principals say it's time for a change, and both will get their wish.

St. Bernadette principal Joe Budde will retire, again from the Burien school.

Taking his place will be Bob Rutledge who is leaving St. Alphonsus Parish School in Ballard.

Budde explained, "I was retired but then became the interim principal two years ago for a year. Things worked out and I stayed for two.

I replaced a principal who unexpectedly resigned.

The Highline Community College Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST), a new public education center on Redondo Beach in Des Moines, was formally dedicated in a ceremony on June 16.

The event included a dedication ceremony, a ribbon cutting, and a reception inside the MaST.

Participants in the dedication ceremony included Congressman Adam Smith, Highline president Jack Bermingham, Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler and Highline Community College Foundation board member Dan Altmayer.

The City of SeaTac will host its International Festival on Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29 at Angle Lake Park, 19408 International Boulevard.

The festival will offer a grand parade, a family fun run, a skateboard competition, a model-hydroplane race, craft and food vendors, a play area for children and more.

A variety of ethnic and cultural bands from around the Pacific Northwest will perform throughout the weekend.

"With more than 83 languages spoken throughout the city, SeaTac is a growing, vibrant and diverse community," said Todd Cutts, assistant ci

Performing Trash Apes, the Battle of the Artists, and indie rock band The Bird Show of North America playing music while simultaneously painting birds on stage are a few of the unique happenings scheduled for this weekend's Burien Strawberry & Arts Festival at Fourth Avenue Southwest and Southwest 146th Street in Burien.

Over 50 separate activities are scheduled for Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 29 from 10 a.m.

Editor Eric Mathison's recollection of Burien past, present and future, in the 06/18/08 edition of the Highline Times, was thought provoking.

He forgot one item missing from the local scene: Burien's Radio Station KQIN.

The studios were housed on SW 153rd St in the mid 70's and early 80's, next to a driving school. It was 500 watts from sunrise to sunset.

Ray Kelly was General Manager. It was a local station doing local news with locally produced programming and Burien area sponsors.

At one time I was an announcer/salesperson for KQIN.