September 2014

The ribbon cutting at the made over Fairmount Park Elementary School on Sept. 2 was attended by interim Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Larry Nyland, King County Executive Dow Constantine, State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, Executive Board member Tania de Sa Campos, Marty McLaren, Seattle School Board District 6. Following the ribbon cutting visitors toured the school and kids (and adults) enjoyed ice cream.

The school is located at 3800 SW Findlay Street.

Earlier in the day Dr. Nyland made a speech at Jane Addams Middle School and outlined his priorities and provided a look ahead.

“I’m thrilled to return to the district where I received my education, especially at this exciting time of student population growth, curriculum alignment, and positive increases in student achievement,” Dr. Nyland said. “I look forward to continuing the district’s good work on implementing the goals of the Strategic Plan.”

A land use application has been filed with Seattle DPD to allow construction of a 7-unit row house structure at 5003 Fauntleroy Way SW, at Hudson Street.

Surface parking for 7 vehicles would be provided. The existing structure would be demolished. Environmental review includes future unit lot subdivision.
It is listed as Project 3017731 and the building permit and demolition permit will need to be applied for.

The public can submit comments on the application until Sept. 15 HERE.

SEPA Environmental Determination
(This project is subject to the Optional DNS Process (WAC 197-11-355) and Early DNS Process (SMC 25.05.355). This comment period may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this proposal.

The City of Des Moines is looking for individuals to serve on the 2015 Des Moines Ad Hoc Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Master Plan Citizen Advisory Committee.

Public involvement is required and is a key element for the success of the Master Planning process. The Advisory Committee will be appointed by the Mayor and City Council and will have diverse membership from the City’s citizen committees and commissions, neighborhoods, recreation special interests and user groups, school districts and Highline College so that all citizens are represented and help inform the work.

The Committee will work with staff to host a series of community and user group workshops beginning in 2015. The Committee will gain knowledge related to the City’s demographic data, park and facility site conditions; participate in visioning activities; and review public feedback regarding recreation needs for the purpose of making recommendations for the 2015 Master Plan (encompassing the years 2016-2021).

By Oraida Roman
President of Senior Products, Humana’s Intermountain Region

Approximately 11,000 adults become eligible for Medicare every day, reflecting a dramatically increasing senior population, and that number is only going to grow. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts there will be nearly 47 million seniors age 65 and up in 2015 and about 72.1 million seniors – nearly 20 percent of the population – by 2030. ,

Here in Washington, the 65 and older population is expected to increase from 13.9 percent of the overall population in 2015 to 18.1 percent of the overall population by 2030.

Health concerns are a major issue for seniors, with nine of 10 older adults living with at least one chronic condition, such as diabetes, arthritis, hypertension or lung disease, according to the National Council on Aging. Making matters worse, these conditions place a significant financial burden on seniors and, sometimes, their caregivers. As a result, there’s a clear need for access to affordable health care that meets the needs of individuals as they age.

Haul out those treasures youÕve always wondered about and bring them to the Highline Historical SocietyÕs upcoming antiques appraisal and artifact identification day. On Saturday, September 20, from 10:30 AM Ð 4 PM, the Historical Society will be at the Burien Community Center with professional appraiser Chris Foss and Burke Museum archaeologists.

For $15 per item (reduced rate of $10 per item for Highline Historical Society members), Foss will give a verbal appraisal of your antique Ð bring a note pad to write down the information he provides. There will be a limit of four items per person. Jewelry, large furniture, and firearms will not be appraised.

And if you would like to bring in an interesting old bone, stone, or other relic, members of the Burke MuseumÕs archaeology department will be available from 10:30 AM Ð 3 PM to identify cultural objects found in the region. There is no fee for this service, but the limit is three items. No appraisals will be given.

People from far and wide, including Scott Pfeiffer from Renton, come to the Burien Farmer’s Market on Thursdays to get fresh produce. Scott was drawn by the pepper stack he holds. When dried, he uses the peppers in his cooking.

All are invited to the 7th annual Arts-A-Glow, Burien's Unique & Oh So Sweet Lantern Festival and Procession held on Saturday, September 6th, 5:00-10:00 PM. This free event creates a magical evening in the forest with lantern installations and performers face painting, lantern making, food trucks, and tea tasting.

Come at 5:00pm to enjoy harpist Jini O’Flynn and juggling by Colin Ernst. From 5:00 to 8:00pm you canmake a lantern and get your face painted by volunteers from Burien Arts Association. At 6:30 Rat City Brass comes on stage to get everyone dancing. Wander Dottie Harper Park and find art by 12 installation artists including a large installation by fabric artist Suzanne Tidwell.

Don’t forget to bring your appetite! Fabulous food will be available from food trucks and bikes: The Ultimate Melt, Falafel Salam, Thai-U-Up, Sweet Wheels, and Bikelava.

Programs that offer free art workshops for students will be greatly enhanced by generous donations from friends and family to the Burien Arts Association in honor of Carol Selander, a Burien cultural, civic and philanthropic leader who died June 26.

The donation will also support the new Burien Arts Gallery that opened in Olde Burien last fall.

Log on to www.burienarts.org for information on volunteering or contributing to Burien Arts. Checks may be sent to Burien Arts Association, P.O. Box 66574, Burien WA 98166.

Larry Burton and Leann Thomsen are looking for bus driver for the Highline School District. Last Thursday, they sat in the shade at the Burien Farmer’s Market hoping qualified candidates would come forward. There is still time. Call 206-631-7502 if you are interested and think you are qualified.

Naomi Thomas, (6) of Burien, has feline fascination and hopes Grandma Emily Hitchens will let her take a kitty home from the C.A.R.E.S booth at the Burien Thursday Market last week. C.A.R.E.S is a non-profit formed by local residents and business owners to reduce the dangers of irresponsible pet ownership. The organization has a pet adoption program as well as sheltering lost and stray pets. A spay and neuter clinic is available including a licensing option for dog and cat owners. Online they can be found at www.buriencares.org. As for Naomi, she might have to wait a bit as school is starting soon.