July 2013

Compiled by Katie Nelson

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Art Exhibits

Burien Community Center—“No Boundaries 2013,Beginnings & Beyond.” Exhibit by artists with disabilities. Through Sept. 30. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call 206-988-3700
Burien Community Center—Burien artist Kim McCarthy (aka Urban Soule) 14700 6th Ave SW, Through July 31. The Community Center is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information please call 206-988-3700.

Five-year-old Andrew Wood, left, and his little brother, Garrett, 3, get an up-close view of the ‘Jessica Lynne Band’ at North SeaTac Park last Wednesday evening.

With summer in full flower, outdoor concerts, plays and movies abound in parks throughout Highline. Check our Calendar listings for schedules.

These two beautiful quilts, with a dog theme, created and donated by Kellie Bassen and Lauren Dunham, are on display for preview at the Burien Community Center until July 31st

The quilts will be auctioned off at the B-Town D.O.G. (Dog Owners Group) Thursday August 1st, at The Burien Press Espresso Shop, 423 SW 152nd along with dozens of items for the dog-centric and non-dog-centric alike.

All proceeds from the silent auction go to support the new Off Leash area at Lakeview Park in Burien.

The city of SeaTac announced today the completion of the SeaTac Community Skate Park, a new recreational addition to the SeaTac Community Center Neighborhood Park located at 13735 24th Avenue South.

The skate park will be unveiled at a public ribbon cutting ceremony this Wednesday, July 24 at 2 p.m.

The skate park features a surface area of 6,000 square feet of skating elements such as ramps, sculptures, ledges and transitions for all skill-levels and abilities. The skate park also features state-of-the-art lighting.

The park addition is the product of years of collaboration between the City and King County, who awarded the Parks Department with a Community Development Block Grant in 2010. The project was fully funded by the grant of $278,900.

Wesley Homes Retirement Communities and Home Health Services is now offering a Monthly Rental Plan at its Des Moines location. More information is available by contacting Wesley Homes Des Moines at 206-824-5000 or http://www.wesleyhomes.org.

“We want to provide future residents with choices,” said Christine Tremain, Wesley Homes Vice President of Marketing. “Wesley Homes will continue to offer residency through a continuing care commitment; we’re just providing an additional housing option for residents, who will still have access to amenities and services that are available on campus without a residency fee or long-term commitment.”

Wesley Homes Des Moines is a 42-acre retirement community overlooking Puget Sound. Home to over 500 residents, the community offers independent cottages and apartments, assisted living and skilled nursing care.

Residents enjoy the flexibility of choosing which services they want to have including meals, housekeeping, and home health care. Home maintenance and a full schedule of activities allow residents to pursue an active lifestyle.

Highline Community College is one of the nation’s best colleges to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top news source for colleges and universities.

The results, released in The Chronicle’s sixth annual report on “The Academic Workplace,” are based on a survey of more than 44,000 employees at 300 colleges and universities. Only 97 of the 300 institutions received “Great Colleges to Work For” status.

Highline was the only two-year school in Washington state to be honored.

“I appreciate that the College’s efforts on diversity and faculty assessment of the teaching environment are worthy of national recognition,” said HCC President, Dr. Jack Bermingham. “Highline truly is committed to student engagement.”

Highline was recognized in two categories, including:
Diversity: The college makes a concerted effort to create a welcoming and fair environment for all employees.
Teaching Environment: Faculty members say the institution recognizes innovative and high-quality teaching.

By Tim Robinson
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

(Editor’s Note: Tim Robinson is filling in for Jerry Robinson this week.)

The publisher is busy this week writing his first book, again. It is called "Do as I say, not as I did."
 I think he was stung by a bungle bee when he was young.
 I have a list here of his other exploits;

One day he rented a compressor and was painting our house in McMicken Heights. It was a summer day. I was three or four and went outside to sit on the steps to watch him. I had snuck out without any clothes on and was watching, bare bottom, on the warm porch. The spray hose broke and covered me with green paint. I howled. Mom came running out shouting "Why did you paint Timothy green?" He told her it was the only color he had.



By Shara Wallace
HIGHLINE TIMES

Man swinging chainsaw
Several people called police to report a man swinging a chainsaw around. Police arrived at the South 13600 Street block and 3rd Avenue South to find a man walking down the middle of the roadway swinging a running chainsaw. Deputies were able to take the man into custody without incident. No injuries were reported. He was booked into SCORE jail for unlawful carrying of a dangerous weapon.

Woman arrested after stealing patrol car
A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a King County sheriff’s deputy’s patrol car then crashed it. This happened in the area of 1st Avenue South and Southwest 132nd Street in Burien. Deputies were responding to a 911 call of suspicious activity. When deputies arrived a woman jumped into one of the patrol cars and took off. She made it about 30 seconds before crashing it. Then, she tried to flee on foot but was apprehended shortly after. Police did not say what the woman crashed into and no injuries were reported.

Car break-ins, vandalism, prowlers, theft

When it comes to being green, Ballard has just upped its game. The recently opened Greenfire Campus is something of a statement, heralding that Ballard is no longer just a gritty enclave of Scandinavians and fishermen (they're still around) but a gentrified, environmentally-conscious, hip destination.

The campus includes a five-story apartment building with 18 apartment homes and a four-story, 18,000 square foot office building with retail on the ground floor. Thirty-two parking spaces are provided, including a parking space for each residential unit.

Living on the campus is far from affordable housing. The cheapest room, a 510-599 sq. ft. studio loft, costs $1,695-$2,095. A 1,479-1,521 sq. ft. two-bedroom costs $3,995.

But for those with the wallet big enough and the heart of a thoroughbred environmentalist, the Greenfire Campus may be just the right place.

For energy conversation it features geothermal energy, solar power, natural ventilation, passive cooling, daylighting, radiant heat, super insulation and more.

For the green thumb, there are green roofs, community gardens, indoor edible plants, biofiltration and a large tank for rainwater harvesting.

After an opening run of the 1964 classic James Bond film Goldfinger, the West Seattle Outdoor movies swing into high gear on Saturday, July 27 with a showing of the 2006 (PG-13) comedy Devil wears Prada starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.

Prior to the show is a Charity Shoe Auction to benefit animal welfare organization Furry Faces Foundation. If you have some gently worn women's shoes to donate you can drop them off at Hotwire Online Coffeehouse now through Saturday.

The movies are presented in the courtyard at 4410 California Ave SW between Hotwire Coffee and Dr. Wolff. Bring blankets, chairs family & friends to this summertime West Seattle charity event.

Gates open at 6:30 and the film shows at dusk.

Summer Schedule for West Seattle Outdoor Movies:

• Saturday, August 3rd Muppets w/ short of Wallace & Gromit (2011) Rated PG
• Saturday, August 10th Avengers (2012) Rated PG-13