June 2016

 
Diarrhetic Shellfish Poison (DSP) has been detected at unsafe levels in shellfish samples that were taken as part of routine shellfish sampling.  As a result, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has closed beaches to recreational shellfish harvest from Three Tree Point south to the Pierce County line, including Des Moines Marina Park, Saltwater State Park and Dash Point State Park.
 
The closure includes clams, oysters, mussels, oysters, geoduck and scallops.  Working with partners, Public Health – Seattle & King County is having advisory signs posted at beaches warning people to not collect shellfish.
 
Commercial beaches are sampled separately and commercial products should be safe to eat.
 
Although DSP has been a problem in European countries for some time, this is an emerging health threat for Washington.  Anyone who eats DSP-contaminated shellfish is at risk for illness. 
 
What are the symptoms of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning?
 

A three story four unit townhouse structure to be built at 5414 Delridge Way SW is up for a Streamlined Design Review through Seattle's DPD. Surface parking would be provided for four vehicles and the existing structures would be demolished.

It is project number 3024488 and is being designed by NK Architects. The project is owned by Eric Christianson.

From the proposal:

The proposed project consists of a street facing 3-story structure containing 2 commercial units and a separate 3-story structure containing 4 residential units. The owner has developed three similarly-planned projects just two lots to the south. The main tenant of the commercial space will be the owner's business, Community Care, which provides services for children with behavioral challenges. It is a design goal to build a recognizable building that incorporate San Fransisco inspired Victorian detailing similar to a historic photo from 1906 that he has long admired. It is the intent of this project to inspire future development in Delridge that takes great care in materials, detailing and design whatever its style may be.

The West Seattle Transportation Coalition has written a letter to the Mayor and the Seattle City Council addressing what they say are flaws in the Fauntleroy Boulevard Project which might begin construction as early as next year.

Dear Mayor Murray and City Council Members,

The West Seattle Transportation Coalition (WSTC) is a peninsula-wide organization working to address transportation and mobility issues for Seattle’s largest constituency – the nearly 100,000 people living on the 10 square miles of the West Seattle Peninsula.

If you've been considering getting a cat as a pet, your opportunity to do just that has arrived.

Cat adoption facility Kitty Harbor is throwing open their doors on Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, both days. A total of 30 fabulous felines are excited to meet ‘n’ greet you; 5 attentive adults and 25 krazy kittens.

Can’t make it this weekend? Kitty Harbor will be open for adoptions every Saturday and Sunday, from noon – 4 pm, through December 18th. Each weekend there are 20 to 40+ adult cats, teenagers (6+ months), and kittens (8 weeks to 6 months), waiting to meet you.

In preparation for your adoption desires, see their website for policies and a downloadable adoption form that can be filled out prior to arriving.

http://www.kittyharborseattle.org
Kitty Harbor
3422 Harbor Ave SW
Seattle, Washington 98126
Phone: (206) 935-1919
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Hours: Noon – 4:00 pm

by Sarah Cecil
Edward Jones Financial Adviser

It’s almost Father’s Day. If you’re a dad with young children, you can expect some nice homemade cards and maybe even a baseball cap. But, of course, your greatest reward is spending time with your kids and watching them grow. In return, you can give them a gift – the gift of knowledge. Specifically, in the months and years ahead, teach them the financial skills that can help make their lives easier and more rewarding.

For starters, encourage your children to become savers. You can do this in a couple of different ways. First, set a good example. You might explain to your kids that you want to buy a certain item, but you are waiting for it to go on sale. Or, if it’s a particularly big-ticket item, like an ultra high-definition television, tell your children that you simply can’t afford it now, but that you are putting away some money each week until you can. You might even make a chart showing your progress.

If you would like to obtain some well considered financial advice, contact Sarah Cecil 206-938-6017.

Brought to you by Sarah Cecil Financial Advisor with Edwards Jones Investments.

Sponsored post.

For many in the community all the assets and opportunities for exploration beyond the pure learning available at South Seattle College are unknown. The large campus is home to a remarkable array of everything from a full winery, to a large Chinese garden, a community orchard and more. SSC is sponsoring a very special event called Spring at South, Saturday, June 11, 10 am - 7 pm. This is a free event that features the natural attractions of the South Seattle College campus and Puget Ridge neighborhood, brought to you through a collaborative effort of neighbors and SSC employees.

Bring the whole family to explore natural treasures including the South Seattle College Arboretum, Seattle Chinese Garden, West Duwamish Greenbelt and Community Orchard of West Seattle. They promise a day of activities featuring docent-led tours, conifer pruning demonstrations, guided Greenbelt walks, history talks, photography exhibits, and wine-tasting with the Northwest Wine Academy.

Schedule of Events:
SSC Arboretum
Seattle Conifer Day
Pruning Demonstration
10 am to Noon

Seattle Chinese Garden
Open House Cultural Activities & Displays

By Kathryn Kingen

You know how the French are, they're so intriguing, and with that romantic accent, sigh … oh yes they draw you in. Admittedly there has been a long-standing love affair with the dashing string bean known as Harry Corvair (haricot verts)! Your grandma was in love, your mom, too. Generations of cooks have fallen, maybe even you. Sure it's easy to develop a fondness, because this tall, thin, snappy vegetable dressed in green is so delicious. This time of year beans of all kinds are beginning to spindle up their stalks, bear fruit and come on the market. The tender crisp bean is a welcome summer love. Ah but first you must learn how to pronounce his name!

Haricot verts are the thin French green beans par excellence but there are many other varieties of fabulous beans to explore, Roma, broad, green, purple, yellow. There are shorter bush beans that grow to 2 feet tall, and there are pole beans that can become 8 to 10 feet tall. So by all means don't limit yourself, play the field!

By Kathryn Kingen

You know how the French are, they're so intriguing, and with that romantic accent, sigh … oh yes they draw you in. Admittedly there has been a long-standing love affair with the dashing string bean known as Harry Corvair (haricot verts)! Your grandma was in love, your mom, too. Generations of cooks have fallen, maybe even you. Sure it's easy to develop a fondness, because this tall, thin, snappy vegetable dressed in green is so delicious. This time of year beans of all kinds are beginning to spindle up their stalks, bear fruit and come on the market. The tender crisp bean is a welcome summer love. Ah but first you must learn how to pronounce his name!

Haricot verts are the thin French green beans par excellence but there are many other varieties of fabulous beans to explore, Roma, broad, green, purple, yellow. There are shorter bush beans that grow to 2 feet tall, and there are pole beans that can become 8 to 10 feet tall. So by all means don't limit yourself, play the field!

By Chef Jeremy McLachlan

Vines are starting to sprout up and wrap themselves around the trellis. It's like magic. Little flowers are blooming and you know that you are only a few weeks away from having the most amazing vegetable ever, green beans! Tending my own garden for many years, I have been through the drama of having too many green beans. It's not funny. This is serious stuff and the questions always hit me: Do I eat them all? Can them? Give them away? My favorite thing to do is eat these little gems, the whole bean, right off the vine. First, the earthy veggie punch hits and then finishes with a nice subtle sweetness. It's spellbinding. Riveting. Irresistible. The drama. So what are you going to do with your beans? Don't fret, I have answers for you.