November 2011

By Jana Jack, UW News Lab

Crown Hill resident Chef Tierio Simone designs masterpieces on the naked human body with fresh edible ingredients, trying to expose America to the difference between sensuality and sexuality.

“We need to create an environment in America in which sensuality is not confused with sexuality, so we can all enjoy freedom of expression that is based in context and meaning instead of an unhealthy and negative obsession with sex,” Simone said.

In June, Simone released his first book. Titled “La Figa: Visions Of Food And Form”, the book is a collaboration with photographer Matt Freedman and is filled with over 20 recipes, 160 sensual photographs, and 40 essays about food, love, and life.

The food in his art acts as an excuse to show nudity, as Simone stresses the idea that America’s leading taboos are nudity, touch and food.

“Some people find my work disgusting. I struggle with that,” said Simone.

It’s a common sight nowadays. Drive through nearly any locally-owned business district and you are bound to see a few for lease or sale signs plastered on a window with the lights turned off during hours of commerce – the telltale signs of a business that couldn’t survive our Great Recession.

The story behind those signs is a mystery, but the traditional scenario often times holds true. Someone took a great financial risk to follow their dream, become their own boss, and start their own business. The realities of staying up on bills, family life and keeping a steady stream of customers became too much and that dream had to fold.

The Herald received a letter from one of our readers earlier this month about Murphy’s Paw on 17th Ave S.W. in White Center, a day spa for dogs where the owner, Bonnie Davis, would take care of the grooming or customers could simply come in and use the deluxe dog baths to wash their pet in style for a fair price.

Murphy’s closed up shop on Aug. 31, a sign placed on the door from Bonnie and her daughter Mary. “We will miss all of you and your pets,” it read.

Heroes for the Homeless is joining forces with Other Coast Café to collect new or gently used outerwear for the most vulnerable members of our community.

"On any given night in King County, hundreds of people are homeless on the streets or living in temporary shelters. With the winter season just around the corner, your donation will help Homeless men and women stay warm in the chilly weather," according to Heroes for the Homeless. "In exchange, we promise you to put a BIG smile on the face of those in need in our community."

Coats, sweaters, mittens, scarves, sleeping bags, tents, blankets and other donations are welcome. All sizes and shapes are needed, but there's especially a need for men’s coats size medium or large.

Donations will be accepted throughout the month of November at Other Coast Café, 5315 Ballard Ave NW.

Store hours are:
10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday

The Ballard High School Football program held their annual awards banquet last night. The following awards and honors were celebrated:

Kingco All Conference Honors:

- Dominic King—First Team Running Back
- Johnny Verduin—First Team Punter; Honorable Mention Quarterback
- Marcus Johnson—Second Team Offensive Guard
- Tony Meyer—Second Team Defensive End; Honorable Mention Offensive Guard
- Blake Sechler—Honorable Mention Linebacker
- Devaughn Dorsey—Honorable Mention Linebacker

Varsity Team Awards

- Most Valuable Player - Tony Meyer
- Offensive Player of the Year - Dominic King
- Defensive Player of the Year - Blake Sechler
- Most Inspirational Player - Matt Kelly
- Most Improved Player - Johnny Verduin

Freshmen Team Awards

- Most Valuable Player - Shae Carroll
- Offensive MVP - Matthew Godinez
- Defensive MVP - Hunter Garcia
- Inspirational - Henrik Weiberg
- Coaches Award - Henry Weigand

Way to go Beavers!

In a planned outage by Seattle City Light 65 customers were without power in White Center on Roxbury Street from 18th s.w. to 15th s.w. another group near 12th s.w. and another group from 11th s.w. to 10th extending south to 97th Street s.w.

The power is expected to be restored around 2 am.

You can check the status of the power by visiting the Seattle City Light System Status page.

Ken Manning got his dog Sparky who is, "supposed to be a Border Collie and Lab but we think he's really part Boxer," he said. Sparky is 18 months old and they got him from P.A.W.S in Lynnwood. His wife Ann looked him up online. She and their kids went out to take a look at Sparky and called Ken. "They said get up here because they have to meet the whole family."

P.A.W.S. named him Sparky because they did not know his name, he was a stray they had found in Mountlake Terrace.

Manning describes Sparky as "A roughousing dog. He looks like he's attacking another dog but he's just playing."

Sparky is very fond of fetching, really anything from tennis balls to rope toys but "he's still learning to bring it back."

They feed him a regular dry dog food diet and for treats Sparky, "loves those edible bones and his reward are little finger nail size bones."

Sparky is very conscious of other dogs, and vocal about it with a loud bark, but not really hostile. That comes in handy for the Mannings since Sparky is also a pretty good guard dog. He's had obedience training from Petco but it only helped a little.

Update for Nov. 30
Highline School District employee Daniel G. Lumlung pleaded not guilty to third degree attempted child rape in King County court on Nov. 28, according to court documents.

Lumlung, 34, is accused of allegedly asking a 15-year-old girl to perform oral sex at a Kent park after meeting her in an online chat room.

King County Judge Mary E. Roberts issued a pretrial restraining order requiring Lumlung to stay 500 feet away from the alleged victim until Nov. 16, 2013.

Additionally, Lumlung was ordered to have “no contact, directly or indirectly in person, in writing, or by phone, personally or through another person with all minors except his own children,” according to court documents.

On Nov. 28 Lumlung’s attorney David Marshall withdrew himself. In Marshall’s place, Ali Nakkour of the Freedom Law Firm took over as the defendant's attorney.

A case setting hearing was set for Dec. 8, where a trial date will be set. Lumlung posted bail in the amount of $50,000 on Nov. 17 and has been out of jail since that time.

For additional background on the case, please read on.

Original post on Nov. 22

Once again The Highline Times comes through!

The Burien/Normandy Park Lions had two fundraisers in October.

The first one was at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub. Our auction to raise funds to help Burien's sight-impaired was successful, with 40 folks attending.

Later in the week, the new Normandy Park Lions held the "Harvest of Hope" at the Cove where 100 people showed up for a spaghetti dinner and dance with the Approximations donating their musical talent. Several hundred dollars were raised to help people who are blind.

It was fun, fellowship and helping our communities. Many thanks to the Highline Times who helped mention these events beforehand.

We could use more members. For Burien, call Enoch Rowland at Highline Medical, 206-433-0715. For Normandy Park, phone Kelly Fox at Dunn Lumber, 206-242-1010. Join the Lions. We serve!

Bill Wippel
Burien/Normandy Park Lions

Since 1886, courts have handed out more human rights to corporations. Armed with human rights and legal privileges, large corporations have amassed fantastic wealth and power, which has undermined our sovereign self-governance and created a democracy crisis.

We need to get the resolution “Move to Amend” passed in every city, county and state. Corporations are not people and should not have a voice in our government via their money.

Literally hundreds—perhaps thousands—of local, state and federal laws that attempt to protect our elections, safety and health, environment and the right to organize have been overturned as a result of this erroneous doctrine.
It is time to change the rules.
We move to amend.

We, the people of the United States of America, reject the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United and move to amend our Constitution to:
--Firmly establish that money is not speech and that human beings, not corporations are persons entitled to constitutional rights.
--Guarantee the right to vote and to participate and to have our vote and participation count.

Update for Nov. 29
Highline School District employee Daniel G. Lumlung pleaded not guilty to third degree attempted child rape in King County court on Nov. 28, according to court documents.

Lumlung, 34, is accused of allegedly asking a 15-year-old girl to perform oral sex at a Kent park after meeting her in an online chat room.

King County Judge Mary E. Roberts issued a pretrial restraining order requiring Lumlung to stay 500 feet away from the alleged victim until Nov. 16, 2013.

Additionally, Lumlung was ordered to have “no contact, directly or indirectly in person, in writing, or by phone, personally or through another person with all minors except his own children,” according to court documents.

On Nov. 28 Lumlung’s attorney David Marshall withdrew himself. In Marshall’s place, Ali Nakkour of the Freedom Law Firm took over as the defendant's attorney.

A case setting hearing was set for Dec. 8, where a trial date will be set. Lumlung posted bail in the amount of $50,000 on Nov. 17 and has been out of jail since that time.

For additional background on the case, please read on.

Original post on Nov. 22