October 2012

If you are are artistic or just want to get messy, The White Center Pumpkin contest is set to happen Halloween night from 6 to 8 pm in front of the Triangle Pub at 9454 Delridge Way SW.

Refreshments in the form of warm apple cider and treats for kids will be served.

This is an all ages event and people are encouraged to have the whole family participate. They will begin accepting pumpkins to display at 5pm on the day of the event. You do not need to be present to win.

Sponsors for the event include:

Proletariat Pizza, Zippy's Giant Burgers, Southgate Roller Rink, Company Bar, Full Tilt Ice Cream, Caffe Delia, White Center Foodbank and of course Mac's Triangle Pub.

Prizes from local businesses will be awarded.

The event's Facebook page is here http://www.facebook.com/WCPumpkinContest

Antonio Wynter scored on an 87-yard kickoff return to start the second half and scored a 10-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter to help spark the Kennedy Catholic Lancers to a 51-14 victory over Lindbergh.
Thursday's win put the Seamount League title into the hands of the Lancers for the 19th time in the last 24 seasons. Kennedy finished with a perfect 6-0 record to show for its Seamount League efforts and now carries a 7-1 overall record into the Class 3A postseason.

Lindbergh was expected to give the Lancers a run for their money, but it did not turn out that way Thursday. Lindbergh fell to 7-2, 5-1 and still emerged as the top 2A team in the Seamount League, however.

Colin Cossette also enjoyed a big game for JFK, gaining 137 yards on 16 carries and scoring two touchdowns. Lindbergh was without the services of quarterback Matt Stuart, who is having Tommy John surgery on his elbow and is out for the rest of the year.

Evergreen 62, Highline 34
Evergreen and Highline scored a total of 96 points between each other Friday, with the Wolverines scoring 62 of them to the 34 of the Highline Pirates.

Em. Ridge 42, Mt. Rainier 20

PARKLAND - Class 2A West Central sub-district volleyball at Franklin Pierce High School turned into super struggles before one area high school scaled the wall to reach the home of the West Central District tournament.

Foster opened up with a 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, conflict against the Sumner Spartans and immediately fell to unfriendly fire on the court of the host Cardinals main gymnasium while losing a 3-1 match to Sumner.

"We had a lot of unforced errors," noted Bulldog head coach Brandi Travess. "It was a matter of being able to maintain good rhythm and stay focused to the end. We stress ourselves, so when it gets tough, instead of relaxing and settling into a good rhythm like the start of the third game, we tighten up."

Both teams wrestled mightily to serve over the net in a mistake prone first set. Sumner broke away from a 4-4 tie to lead 10-4 largely on Foster mistakes. Foster hung in there to close within 12-8 and 17-12, but unforced errors reared their threatening presence as the Spartans held the pass for a 23-15 triumph.

A newly released emissions report shows significant maritime-related clean air progress for Puget Sound region Maritime-related air pollution has decreased—as much as 40 percent, depending on the type—since 2005, according to a report released today.

"The results of the 2011 Emissions Inventory are significant, with substantial pollution reductions across the board for the Port of Seattle," said Gael Tarleton, port commission President.  "The Seattle Port Commission has been committed to finding answers that will inform our decisions for years to come."

From the Port of Seattle...

The report is the result of the 2011 Puget Sound Maritime Air Emissions Inventory, which provided an update to the 2005 baseline inventory. The inventory estimated greenhouse gases, diesel particulate matter and a number of other pollutants, such as sulfur dioxides and volatile organic compounds. It focused on pollutants related to ships, harbor vessels, cargo-handling equipment, rail, heavy-duty trucks and other fleet vehicles associated with maritime activities.

What do you have to say about coal trains?

That's the question that was asked last night when over 50 people sat in the Sunset Hill Community Center to learn about the coal train proposal, and how to speak against it. The event was largely slanted against coal trains.

The proposed coal terminal near Bellingham could bring up to 18 trains 120 cars long through Seattle -- and through the Ballard area.

Proponents say the terminal will bring jobs to Washington and that the exports will be a boost to the economy. However, opponents cite concerns about the environment and skepticism over the economic benefits.

Mayor Mike McGinn opened up the event, saying that it was important for residents to speak up.

"These are serious questions, and we haven’t yet begun to even answer these questions … these are questions that should be answered,” he said.

McGinn said he believed that the community did have a voice and that things can happen if they speak up. He cited his time as a community organizer and his grassroots Mayoral campaign as proof that residents can create change, no matter how much money is being thrown against them.

By Marjorie Young

It is almost certain to guarantee unhappiness when we constantly compare ourselves to others. Yet this is a tendency I encounter frequently among my clients and friends.

“I’ve always wanted to paint, but my sister is the painter in the family,” one might mourn. “I’ve thought of taking tennis lessons, but I know I’m not good enough,” another might explain. Such a perspective is sure to dishearten (as well as providing an unbeatable reason to procrastinate)!

When a client grieves they’re ‘not good enough’…I usually retort ‘not good enough for what?!’ If you possess artistic urges, you need not be the next Picasso or Michelangelo. If you find the idea of an acting class intriguing, you need not rival Meryl Streep! Each of us possesses unique gifts. Should our universe be populated by myriad beings, we are each still one of a kind. We are here to explore our gifts to the utmost, and the result is always better than worthwhile.

By Katy Wilkens

The pumpkins from my garden are ready to be transformed into sweet and savory fall treats. Pumpkins get their beautiful color from carotenoid (from the same root word as carrot) pigments, which include lutein, alpha and beta carotene.

Pumpkin is low in calories and low in sodium (unless you add evaporated milk and sugar). It’s high in beta carotene (vitamin A), a great source of potassium and fiber. The seeds are high in trace minerals like magnesium and phosphorous, and in vitamin E, protein and essential fatty acids.

This kidney- and heart-friendly vegetable is universally loved. In Mediterranean countries and the Middle East, pumpkin is used in sweet candy. In India, pumpkin is cooked with clarified butter, sugar and spices. In China, leaves of the pumpkin plant are stir-fried. Australians roast pumpkin with other vegetables like potatoes and beets. The Japanese serve pumpkin deep-fried in tempura. In Southeast Asia, pumpkins are filled with egg custard and steamed. In Italy, pumpkin is mixed with cheese to make savory ravioli filling.

Make the most of pumpkin this season with these low-sodium recipes.

Press release:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Port of Seattle (Port) will facilitate a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13 to provide information on existing flight procedures into and out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Boeing Field.


The meeting details are as follows:


Who: Representatives from the FAA, Port of Seattle and King County Airport/Boeing Field.



When: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
 
Where: Cleveland High School - Auditorium
 5511 15th Ave S.
 Seattle, WA 98108


(Editor’s Note: North Highline voters are deciding whether to annex to Burien as part of the Nov. 6 election. Burien voters cannot vote on annexation. Below is a statement in favor of annexation, immediately followed by a statement against.

Pro: North Highline will finally have a say in its future
By Barbara Dobkin and Liz Giba
SPECIAL TO THE HIGHLINE TIMES

Dear North Highline Neighbors, Vote YES to annex to Burien.

A small group of individuals that have worked for years to make us a part of Seattle now want us to believe that we can remain unincorporated and that nothing will change if we do not annex to Burien.

Neither is true. In reality, King County government makes the policies that affect our community and those decisions are determined by the King County budget.

For instance, due to budget constraints, King County adopted a 5 Tier Road Service Program for unincorporated areas that went into effect early this year. Under this program, 36 miles of North Highline roads will not receive any maintenance or repairs, resulting in deterioration of our residential streets.

By Stacia Jenkins
Normandy Park Councilmember
SPECIAL TO THE HIGHLINE TIMES

(Editor’s Note: A statement supporting Normandy Park’s property tax levy lid lift (Proposition 1) was published in the Oct. 26 print issue. It is also online at www.highlinetimes.com.)

Last summer, the Normandy Park City Council voted 6-1 to put a property tax increase on the November ballot. Mine was the sole dissenting vote, and I appreciate the opportunity by the Highline Times to briefly present my reasons. Limited by space here, I welcome voters to contact me, as many residents have, at stacia.jenkins@ci.normandy-park.wa.us to learn more.