June 2017

This summer, the City of SeaTac and Sound Transit are partnering to launch an summer evening entertainment series at the Angle Lake Station for light-rail.

The inspiration for the series occurred last year after the opening of the station.

Brian Tomisser is the recreation and cultural services manager for the City of SeaTac.

“It just started with a brainstorming session once we saw the venue that was there,” Tomisser said.

The City of SeaTac wanted to provide entertainment for commuters passing through the station and for SeaTac residents. From that point, the City built the funding for the performers into it’s budget and negotiated a contract with Sound Transit, a fellow sponsor.

The series kicked off last month on May 10, with the Steel Pan Project.

“It was a beautiful night,” Tomisser said. “The entertainment was great. And the acoustics out there are outstanding.”

Tomisser said that dozens of people had attended the concert - although no official headcount was taken.

The series takes place in the evening in order to attract the commuter crowd.

Information provided by BHS

Students in the Ballard High School Digital Filmmaking Program led the pack of winners at the Northwest High School Film Festival last week, claiming eleven awards and honors across seven different categories at the Cinerama Theater in downtown Seattle. Currently in its 19th year, the NWHSFF is the largest and longest running festival in the Puget Sound region exclusively for high school filmmakers. Hundreds of students from twenty-four high schools competed for awards in twelve different production categories. The festival was judged by a panel of industry professionals and college media professors. Sponsors included The Seattle Film Institute, Washington State University, the Cinerama Theatre, Highline Community College, and Vulcan Enterprises.

All the awarded productions from BHS initially had their premiere at the Ballard Film Festival (BFF). This event screens new films by BHS Digital Filmmaking students at the end of every semester. The next BFF will be Saturday, June 17 at 7 pm. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and will be sold at the door.

Neighbor discovers burglary while watching cats

Seattle Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at residence located on 10th Avenue Northwest on May 18. Police were dispatched to the address after a neighbor told them the house had been broken into. The complainant was watching over the cats while the owners’ of the house were away. While feeding the cats he noticed that there were doors opened and drawers pulled put of the dressers. He could not account for any valuables taken but noticed that the back window was opened and a back door was unlocked.

Dispute over vehicle ends with assault with machete

By Katy G. Wilkens

Two years ago I planted two tea plants in my suburban Seattle garden, and they have just provided me with my first cup of homegrown tea.

Tea bushes are related to the camellia, which does well in our area too. Both like sun or partial shade. Tea bushes are also evergreen, so they can add to your landscape year round and don’t take any special care. If you don’t have yard space, you can grow them in a pot. You can find tea plants at specialty nurseries or order them from Raintree Nursery in Morton, Wash.

Though the flower is pretty, it is the leaves you want for brewing a drink. I didn’t harvest any leaves the first year because I was worried about my “baby” tea plants. Last year I picked about 20, and next year, I should be able to take even more.

Tea is amazingly high in antioxidants with lots of health benefits, most of which disappear if you add milk or sugar. So drink it on its own.

By Katy G. Wilkens

Two years ago I planted two tea plants in my suburban Seattle garden, and they have just provided me with my first cup of homegrown tea.

Tea bushes are related to the camellia, which does well in our area too. Both like sun or partial shade. Tea bushes are also evergreen, so they can add to your landscape year round and don’t take any special care. If you don’t have yard space, you can grow them in a pot. You can find tea plants at specialty nurseries or order them from Raintree Nursery in Morton, Wash.

Though the flower is pretty, it is the leaves you want for brewing a drink. I didn’t harvest any leaves the first year because I was worried about my “baby” tea plants. Last year I picked about 20, and next year, I should be able to take even more.

Tea is amazingly high in antioxidants with lots of health benefits, most of which disappear if you add milk or sugar. So drink it on its own.

It’s no secret that public school funding is a challenge in Seattle, and hence the support (& existence) of important extra curricular programs at our high schools often comes down to the community and individuals stepping up and chipping in.

The Ballard High School boys basketball program is no different in its financial challenges, but the team, led by head coach and math teacher Mike Broom are working hard this offseason to fund their program for the year. For the 2nd year, the Ballard Beavers will host a regional high school basketball tournament to serve as their primary fundraiser for the rest of the year - including funding basics like transportation to games for Varsity, JV and freshman teams, snacks and drinks to keep the kids healthy, practice and game equipment and uniforms.

June 9-11th, @ Ballard High School gym, games start at 4:30pm on Friday, all day Sat & Sunday starting at 9am.
Day Pass Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students/sr. citizens and kids 11 and under are FREE.
Updates available on Twitter @BallardBBall

A memorial gathering celebrating the life of Donald E. Rasmussen will be held at Camp Long Lodge, 5200 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA on June 13, 2017 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Questions, contact Bernadette at blrasmussen60@gmail.com

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

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