March 2016

Learn which materials are accepted in curbside composting and recycling, and how to keep edible food from going to waste, with the King County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteer training in Kent.
 
Now in its 27th year, the 2016 training includes three mandatory classroom sessions on Saturdays – from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 26, April 2, and 9, with an optional field trip April 30 to a composting facility.
 
“While most King County residents recycle, still more than 78 percent of what ends up in the county’s landfill could have been recycled or composted,” said Karen May, Master Recycler Composter program manager. “This training gives participants the tools to help people prevent waste and compost more.”
 
Program participants will:
 
• Learn what materials can be recycled or composted at curbside.
• Discover food waste prevention tactics, such as smart shopping, storage and preparation.
• Learn about the impacts solid waste has on climate change.
• Practice effective public outreach and education skills that can be used in a variety of settings.
 

Arun Jhaveri, PhD, of Burien WA is formally declaring his candidacy for the 7th Congressional District seat on . The Honorable Congressman Jim McDermott has recently announced that he will be retiring from the U.S. House of Representatives at the end of 2016, after serving 14 consecutive terms.

Dr. Arun Jhaveri was the first Mayor of the newly incorporated city of Burien, serving two terms from 1992 to 1998. As such he was responsible in establishing the new city with the help of his six elected council members, community, and the new City Manager and his staff. Dr. Jhaveri helped designate Burien as a Sustainable Community and develop the First City Comprehensive Plan that incorporated Burien citizens’ priorities, consistent with the WA State 1990/1991 Growth Management Act.

In our story last week, the headline mistakenly said Dr. Jhaveri is running for a senate seat. The race is for a seat in the house.

The winners of Artist United’s Annual Juried Art Show, on display at the Burien Arts Gallery through March, have been announced.

Janet Price won first place for her acrylic painting titled “Sweet Repose.” The work depicts her daughter holding Janet’s granddaughter.

Second place went to Nancy Bogni for her watercolor and oil work, “Artist at Work.”

Marta Crewell’s acrylic painting, “The Harbor at Terragona” was awarded third place.

The Artwerks Award went to a felted wool mixed media piece, “Hibiscus” by Alba Romero and the Golden Flax Award was given to Jacque Carroll for an oil painting titled ”View from Pam’s Place.” Chris Gonvers won the Photography Award for “Windows of My Mind.”

Jacqui Beck juried the show. Her acrylic and mixed media painting is also on display during the exhibit. Her work may be viewed at www.jacquibeck.com.

Gallery-goers may vote for the “People’s Choice” Award during the length of the exhibit which ends March 26. The Burien Arts Gallery, located at 826 S.W. 152nd St., is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon-6 p.m.

BURIEN, WASH. - As a twelve year-old, Cassidy Huff began tutoring special education students at Sylvester Middle School when she realized that many of the communications challenges faced by the students there could be overcome with technology like iPads and voice recognition apps. The School had no money for iPads, though. So Huff had an idea: why not raise the funds herself?

Huff had a lot on her plate at the time: she was still recovering from her 33rd spinal surgery. Born with a rare genetic condition called Conradi Hunermann, she is no stranger to surgeries. She is blind in her right eye, deaf in her left ear, and the right side of her body is about three and a half inches shorter than her left.

But Huff doesn't appear to let these challenges slow her down, nor does she draw inward. Instead, she seeks ways to help others. By mid-January 2015, less than two months after she began to fundraise, Huff had raised enough money to purchase iPads, protective cases, and communication apps for the entire special education class at Sylvester - seven students in all.

BURIEN, WASH. – Burien City Manager Kamuron Gurol has appointed Steve Roemer as Director of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department.  Prior to this appointment, Steve served as Parks Operations and Development Manager, and has been serving as Interim Department Director since November 2015.
 
Throughout his career Steve has played an essential role in the management and maintenance of park facilities and operations. He has led or overseen several park projects in Burien including the Burien Toyota and Chevrolet Dog Park and playground renovations at Dottie Harper Park. Steve also had the pleasure of managing for the city the award winning shoreline restoration project at Seahurst Park -- the largest shoreline restoration in Puget Sound history. 
 

By Dina Hrisko

8th Annual Clove2Clover Pub crawl Friday, March 11, was well attended.

The event started at the Pit Stop and Bottle Shop, at 216 SW 153rd St., at 5:00 pm. 

The Pub Crawl is the precursor to the 5k Race up Normandy Park's 'Snake Hill' that takes place on Sunday, March 13.  All proceeds directly benefit Cove2Clover Charities, like YETI (Youth Experiential Training Institute), a program that, "gets kids outside and off their phone or other devices". 

In previous years they have gone river rafting and rock climbing.

According to John Nelsen, Founder and Race Director, "Our mission is to develop stewardship, character and grit for all youths through outdoor experiences.  Being challenged physically leads to being a better human being and a student". 

He also said, '"you need grit to get through the challenges.  Once you realize what you just accomplished , all of the obstacles just melt away. You become strong, confident and have the tenacity to reach your goals."
 

After 30 years in Ballard Anthony’s Homeport Shilshole Bay at 6135 Seaview Ave. N.W. will close permanently on Sunday, March 27.

Known for its scenic sunset views and a hangout for fishermen and business folk alike, the iconic spot will serve its last customers Easter Sunday.

From Anthony’s website:

“We are grateful for the support we have received from the community and look forward to continuing to serve you at our other restaurants.”

According to Lane Hoss, Vice President of Marketing for Anthony’s Home Port, the move will allow the company to refocus their efforts on their other locations.

“It’s the end of our lease, and it’s the right time to close that one and move on. We have two others in Seattle that we want to focus on,” said Hoss.

Anthony’s had a 30-year lease when they opened so many years ago and that location was their fifth in the region.

The two other locations in Seattle are Anthony’s at Pier 66 and Chinooks at Salmon Bay at Fishermen’s Terminal. There is also an Anthony’s Home Port in Edmonds.

information from SWSHS

The “We (Heart) The Junction” task force will hold its first Town Hall Meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the West Seattle Library, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W.

Anyone who values the historic charm of West Seattle’s primary business district is encouraged to take part. Attendees will learn about the recently completed Junction historical survey and find out what they can do to help preserve historically significant buildings in West Seattle’s primary business district.

Launched on March 5, the “We (Heart) The Junction” campaign is working to nominate the Campbell Building (built in 1918; home of today’s Cupcake Royale) and the Hamm Building (built in 1926; home of today’s Easy Street Records) for designation as city landmarks by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board.

In just over a week, the effort has gained a strong following. As of March 14, dozens of people have signed their names to the group’s “Statement of Support,” 607 have joined the “We Love West Seattle” Facebook community, and the Southwest Seattle Historical Society has sold more than 240 “We The Junction” buttons.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

Saturday, March 12
Boys soccer
Kennedy 1, Shorecrest 0
Kennedy Catholic opened its spring boys soccer season by posting a 1-0 victory over Shorecrest at Shoreline Stadium on Saturday.

Baseball
Chief Sealth 4, Eisenhower 3
Saturday's game was cancelled in the top of the fourth inning with Chief Sealth leading Eisenhower in Yakima, 4-3, because of poor field conditions.
The game will not be completed or rescheduled.

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