March 2015

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

What a world! A world of human beings alongside the other creatures in the animal kingdom. The so-called lower animals have become owned or managed by humans for the most part. City life has restricted the space allowed to pets that often have to reside in a small apartment or home when in years past they could roam the whole farmyard. And the role of dogs, for example, has changed from hunting or protecting one’s property to just being a precious pet.

Born in Yakima, WA February 20, 1926, Allen Davenport passed away February 27, 2015 in Des Moines, WA.

After a 40-year technical career at Boeing (Aerospace) in Seattle, Allen retired and embarked on a second career as a Master Gardener and Native Plant Steward. He spent countless hours maintaining and improving the green belt areas of his community, Huntington Park in Des Moines. He volunteered frequently to teach courses on two of his passions – Pruning and Landscaping with Native Plants. Allen was invited to give presentations at the Northwest Flower & Garden show several times between 1993 and 2005. Allen loved learning and sharing by teaching classes.

Predeceased by his son, Paul Robert Davenport, in 1985, Allen is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joy Constance (Solberg) Davenport; five children, Edward Allen Davenport in New York, Ann Marie Cates in Washington, David Jim Davenport in Washington, Judith Irene Davenport in Indiana and Kathryn Patricia Davenport in Washington; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren (so far).
Allen will be greatly missed for his curious, generous, and loving Spirit.

CHI Franciscan Health’s service offering 24/7 telephone or video appointments is now covered at no cost for more than 16,000 Molina Healthcare Medicaid Members CHI Franciscan Health and Molina Healthcare announced that Molina will now cover the cost of Franciscan Virtual Urgent Care visits for all of its
Medicaid members with a Franciscan Primary Care Provider. These Molina members are now able to receive free health care 24/7 via phone, webcam, smartphone, tablet or PC through Franciscan Virtual Urgent Care.

CHI Franciscan Health and Molina Healthcare estimate that more than 16,000 members will be covered for free Virtual Urgent Care visits. Molina Healthcare is the largest Medicaid health plan in Washington, with a
reputation for providing its more than 500,000 members with access to high quality care.

While less expensive than the typical trip to the doctor’s office, urgent care or emergency room, Virtual Urgent Care has not previously been covered by health plans or insurance companies.

Man crashes car while chasing owl in Tukwila
Police were called to a home on the 4600 block of South 150th Street after a man crashed his vehicle through the home’s gate and into a power pole. The incident took place around 2 a.m. on February 25th. The suspect told police that he had been chasing an owl before he slammed through the gate going about 45 mph and coming to a stop against a tree and on top of a power pole. While the vehicle managed to take out the power lines connected to the pole, only the victim’s home suffered power loss. The suspect avoided arrest after police determined that he was not under the influence.

Crimes reported between 2/15/15 and 3/2/15

Home and Business Larceny/Burglary:

Burien,– In honor of Pi Day on March 14, 2015, get a free slice of pie with admission that day only to the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at Burien Actors Theatre.

Pi Day is actually an annual celebration of the mathematical symbol Pi (Greek letter “π”).  The first three digits of Pi are 3, 1 and 4, so the commemoration is held on March 14 each year. 

The second-longest running show in New York City’s Off-Broadway history, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change explores everything you ever secretly thought about love, sex and marriage but were afraid to admit.
Six actors play and sing their way through almost 60 roles in a collection of vignettes and songs that journey from first date through marriage and dating again late in life—all accompanied by musicians playing live.
Written by Joe DiPietro with music by Jimmy Roberts, this is a touching and funny show about the joys and difficulties of connecting with another person at any age.

The show is suitable for ages 13-plus due to some adult language and content.

By Tim Clifford

On Mar. 6 cutting and clearing work began on the site of the former Seattle City Light substation located at S.W. 144 St. and Ambaum Blvd. S.W. While almost everything will go two trees are set to be preserved thanks to the efforts of a few local activists and the City of Burien.

“What we’ve been focused on for the last couple of weeks is working with City Light and working with local neighbors who care about the cherry tree especially, but all of the mature trees on site, is trying to preserve as many of those trees as possible through the environmental remediation process,” said Burien City Manager Kameron Gurol.

A cherry tree and a pine tree that both sit at the front of the lot will now have their root systems cleaned and be preserved with the City of Burien covering those costs. Karen McMichael, Jane Martin, and Alice Goodman have pledged to take up fundraising efforts to reimburse the city of Burien for a portion of those costs.

The Highline Public Schools Board of Directors is currently soliciting candidates to fill the position of Director District 3.  The position is now vacant after the retirement of long-time School Board member Susan Goding.
 
Anyone who lives in District 3 and is a registered voter in Washington State is eligible. The School Board will appoint a director to serve until December 1, 2015. A new director will be elected in November 2015 to step into the position on December 1 and serve the remaining two years of Goding’s term. 
 
Those interested in the position are asked to submit an application and a current resume to district.3@highlineschools.org by March 20, 2015. Applications will be reviewed by the School Board and the Board will announce finalists at the April 1 School Board meeting.
 
Click the following links for additional information about the vacant board member position.
http://highlineschools.org

• Timeline
• Director District Boundaries
• Application
• Duties of the Board
• Highline Public Schools Strategic Plan
 

On Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. the 87th Blessing of the Fleet will take place at Fishermen’s Memorial site at Fishermen’s Terminal.

The blessing was originated by the late Pastor O.L. Haavik of Ballard First Lutheran Church. This year the service will be conducted by Pastor Erik R. Wilson Weiberg and Pastor Laurie A. Jones, both of Ballard First Lutheran Church.

Various representatives from the government and the fishing industry have been invited to bring greetings. The public is invited to attend this celebration, asking God’s blessing for a bountiful season, peace upon the unpredictable sea and a safe journey home.

Coffee and cookies will be served following the service.

information from WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation is postponing plans for long-term lane closures on State Route 99 originally scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 11.

These closures were needed to install several large sign foundations for the SR 99 North Access project. While this work must occur, it will be rescheduled to a later date in an effort to minimize impacts to the traveling public. The public will be alerted in advance of any future lane closures.

Full closure of northbound SR 99 tonight
Contractor crews still plan to close northbound SR 99 to straighten the curve in the highway near Mercer Street.

Tonight, SR 99 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. between the Battery Street Tunnel and Valley Street. All lanes will open at 6 a.m. in time for the morning commute.

By Bob Sims

Kennedy grad Alli Madison, a 5-foot-8 senior guard, scored eight points in the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves' 71-58 win over Western Washington in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference title game on Saturday in Billings, Mont.

Western sophomore guard Kiana Gandy, a Mount Rainier graduate, had two points and two rebounds in the Vikings' loss. Western finished its season at 21-9.

Alaska-Anchorage (29-1) are winners of 17 consecutive games and has been voted the nation's top-ranked Division II team in the latest USA Today Sports/NCAA II Top-25 Poll.

The Seawolves will host an eight-team NCAA Dvision II regional for the first time in its existence this week.
Alaska-Anchorage faces Point Loma, Calif. (19-11) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in its tourney opener.
Seattle-Pacific (21-6) will square off against Humboldt State (23-5) at 1 p.m. Freshman Jordan McPhee, a reserve 5-foot-10 guard who is a Mount Rainier graduate, plays for the Falcons.