April 2015

Fodor’s Travel is highlighting Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as one of the 10 Most High-Tech Airports in the U.S.  
 
Sea-Tac is recognized for its free WiFi, eco-friendly advancements such as recently installed electric car charging stations, and location aware features on our WiFi splash page.
 
“We continue to find ways to reflect the high-tech nature of our region at Sea-Tac Airport,” said Mark Reis, Sea-Tac Airport Managing Director. “Our green initiatives and attention to improving the passenger experience through new technologies is what we strive to do and what our travelers expect from us.”


 
Some of those recent improvements include:
• Over 2,400 additional power outlets, including USB outlets, for electronic devices
• Standing work counters and sit-down work areas at gates
• 48 electric vehicle charging stations in the main terminal garage, the largest provider of any North American airport
• Mobile Passport Control app for Customs, third airport in U.S. to introduce
• Nearly 300 electric charging stations on the airport ramp for aircraft ground support equipment to convert vehicles from fossil fuel to electric

By Tim Clifford

The last meeting of March for the SeaTac City Council was held on Mar. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in SeaTac City Hall. Each meeting is preceded by a 4:30 p.m. study session and is broadcast live on channel 21. These are the highlights from that meeting:

The meeting began with another CPR Save Recognition, the second this year so far. On Mar. 7, just after 4:30 p.m., at the Marriott Hotel nurse Cherie Dreiling was attending a birthday party when she noticed a commotion in the pool area. Multiple people were leaping into the water fully clothed. When she ran to see what was happening 3-year-old Camila was being pulled out of the water completely unconscious.

Dreiling immediately began giving Camila CPR until medics arrived. Camila was taken to Seattle Children’s Hospital and made a full recovery.

The CPR Save Recognition award was presented to Cherie by Brian Wiwel of the Kent Fire Department, with Camila and her family standing with Cherie.

April 1, Think Through Learning, authors of Think Through Math (TTM), the award-winning web-based math instructional system for grades 3 and above, joined students and teachers at Parkside Elementary School to honor 4th grade student Austin Corwin and his nominating teacher, Meagan Fleming as one of 15 national winners of its “Students Love Math” contest. Austin and Ms. Fleming will be recognized during a special award presentation at the school:
 
 
All students and faculty were present for award presentation from school Principal, Robin Lamoureaux and Ellen Dorr, District Learning Technology Manager.
 
Held during the month of February, “Students Love Math” called upon educators from across the country to nominate students who embody consistent effort, hard work and a love of math even when faced with challenges. 
 

By Ed Shepherd
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

About time.

In a back-and-forth affair of boys lacrosse action -- a club activity at the high school level not sanctioned by the WIAA as a sport -- Kennedy Catholic and Southwest Titans players competitively fought for victory with the Lancers getting the game winner late in a 12-11 scoring fest at Moshier Park in Burien Thursday.
"It was a full-team win, goalie up to the attack," said Jonathan Schwartz, a co-coach on the Lancers along with Brett Bowker.

Both these teams, the Titans and Lancers, play in the Metro League for lacrosse.

The Lancers play in Division 1 and the Titans -- comprised of players from Burien, Normandy Park, White Center and West Seattle -- reside in Division 2. So, since this was a non-league game, the Lancers stayed at 1-1 in Metro D-1, but moved to 2-1 overall, while the Titans' division record remains 2-3 in Metro D-2 but overall they dropped to 2-4.

By Tim Clinton

Saturday, April 4

Baseball
Seattle Lutheran 19, MR Lutheran 14
Seattle Lutheran of West Seattle outslugged Mount Rainier Lutheran in Saturday action.
Nathan Hale 3, Highline 1
Highline lost a low-scoring non-league game to Nathan Hale at Safeco Field on Saturday.
Roosevelt 15, Kennedy 4
Roosevelt rode roughshod over the Lancers in non-league action.

Fastpitch
Highline 7, Fife 1
Highline finished off Fife in a Saturday non-league game.

Track and field
Arnie Young Invitational
Mount Rainier finished eighth on the boys side in Saturday's 20-team meet with 41 points and Foster came in 20th with five.
In girls action, the Rams scored 24 points for 15th place while the Bulldogs came in 22nd with 8.5 and Highline was 23rd with eight.
Alden Basco of Mount Rainier won the boys 300 hurdles in a time of 38.83 seconds.

Friday, April 3

Fastpitch
Chief Sealth 15, Rainier Beach 3
Chief Sealth clobbered Rainier Beach in a Metro League game Friday.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

High schools

Boys soccer
Evergreen hosts Kennedy Catholic for a 5:30 p.m. game at Highline Memorial on Wednesday ahead of a 7:30 p.m. matchup between Highline and Lindbergh.
Foster hosts Renton at 7:30 p.m. as Mount Rainier travels to Kentwood, and Tyee goes to Hazen at 6 p.m.
West Seattle is at home playing Roosevelt at Walt Hundley on Thursday, then action resumes again next Tuesday with Evergreen battling Tyee at 3:30 p.m. at Valley Ridge.
Foster is home against Kennedy at 7:30 p.m. that day, when Highline hosts Renton. Mount Rainier entertains Kentridge at 5:30 p.m.

Baseball
West Seattle hosts Garfield and Chief Sealth goes to Roosevelt at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Mount Rainier hosts Thomas Jefferson at 4 p.m.
Mount Rainier turns around to visit Todd Beamer at 4 p.m. Thursday and Seattle Christian hosts a 2:30 p.m. double-header with Cascade Christian on Friday.
Chief Sealth hosts Roosevelt at 3:45 p.m. Friday as West Seattle travels to Garfield.

By: Tim Clinton

Thursday, April 2

Baseball
Decatur 2, Mt. Rainier 1
The Rams were edged by the Gators in Thursday's game.
Tyee 15, Highline 9
Tyee won a slugfest against the Piates on Thursday.
Kennedy 11, Renton 0
The Lancers blasted the Indians in a Thursday clash.

Boys soccer
Chief Sealth 1, Roosevelt 0
The Seahawks blanked the Indians in Thursday action.
Ballard 2, West Seattle 1
The Indians were edged by the Beavers this Thursday.

Fastpitch
Decatur 14, Mt. Rainier 1
The Gators blasted their way past the Rams Thursday,
Kennedy 1, Foster 0
Kennedy Catholic won a tight one over the Bulldogs.
Highline 17, Tyee 0
The Pirates left the Totems in their wake Thursday.

Track and field
Evergreen-Tyee-Lindbergh
Evergreen took a 91-52 loss to Lindbergh on the boys side Thursday and an 84-45 girls loss, while the Totem boys fell to the Eagles, 121-16, and the girls lost, 111-11.
Foster-Hazen

By: Tim Clinton

Seattle Lutheran High School is hosting a volleyball camp this summer for students entering grades 5-8.

It will run June 16-19.

It will include three sessions: morning, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m., afternoon, 12:15 - 3:00 p.m. or all-day 9:00-3:00.
The goal of Saints volleyball skills camp is to instruct and inspire athletes in the game of volleyball.

Players will receive three hours of instruction in the fundamentals of the game including forearm and overhead passing, attacking , serving, and defensive passing. Additionally you will learn team play and defense using multiple systems in use today in the high school and college game.

Beyond skills of the game, coaches will provide participants with a framework for playing the game, the worldview of the Christian athlete and using the game as a means of worship and praise.

The coaches are Glenn Hoogerhyde and Jessica Hoogerhyde. Assistant Coaches are members of SLHS Saints Varsity Volleyball Team

Register here:
https://www.seattlelutheran.org/secure/saint-summer-volleyball-camp/

Twice a year the potters at the Moshier Community Art Center gather to sell their handmade wares. Come to this amazing sale to find hundreds of items such as mugs, bowls, serving dishes, casseroles, garden art, jewelry, planters, and more! Come early for the best selection. Cash or checks accepted.

More Information here
MoshierArtCenter.org
206-988-3700

Now in its 4th year Burien Bites is a celebration of Burien restaurants where patrons can get a taste of several local eateries and business owners compete for bragging rights, all with proceeds benefiting local charities.

This year’s bite will take place next Thursday April 9th from 4pm-9pm.

This year the following restaurants will be competing for the “Best Bite”:
Tin Room Bar
Mark Restaurant & Bar
909 Coffee & Wine
Frankies
The Maven Mercantile
Marlaina's Mediterranean
Oishi Sushi
Black Zia Cantina
Mick Kelley's Irish Pub
Australian Pie Company
Greek House

Burien Tasters can purchase tickets for $2 in advance at the Discover Burien (427 SW 152nd St) or HomeTask (611 SW 152nd St) offices. Tickets will also be available the evening of the event at HomeTask.
Tasters will then exchange a ticket for a bite at each participating restaurant. Participating restaurants then have the opportunity to donate back their redeemed tickets to benefit a charity of their choice.