August 2021
Stone Cottage finally gets moved; Move was delayed by several problems
The 1930's era stone cottage, around which a full fundraising campaign was forged finally moved. First delayed by the city for months for the permit, then on the evening of the move the process itself, carried out by the Nickel Bros. was plagued by fits and starts.
The stone cottage had been in prep state for months and was wrapped, secured and up on wood risers just waiting. Two sets of independent groups of wheels were put under the house earlier in the day. Then the the two steel I-beams that were previously attached to the house, had a third one added cross wise. That beam called a bunk had a hole and a large steel pin would be dropped through it and into the corresponding hole on the back of a large Semi Flatbed from Nickel Bros.
White Center on the cusp of change faces an uncertain future
By Patrick Robinson
White Center and the area designated as North Highline may be approaching a significant tipping point regarding its future.
How does the future look for the community? Since past is prologue it's useful to look at where things stand today and at programs and plans already in progress that will shape not only the community but the lives of those who live there.
One of five Welcome to White Center signs that were sponsored by the White Center Chamber of Commerce in past years. In the last few years, that organization has found it difficult to maintain a steady membership. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Parade and other festivities cancelled in Stone Cottage move
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A parade and other festivities connected to tonight’s Stone Cottage building move have been canceled due to a COVID-19 case that has emerged with the house-moving company.
However, the Save the Stone Cottage committee has authorized the house-moving company, Nickel Bros, to proceed with the move as planned, given that all company staff who will be onsite will have tested negative for the coronavirus.
“We are canceling the parade and pre-event ceremony out of an abundance of caution, but we are grateful that the move itself can still proceed,” says Mike Shaughnessy, one of three leaders of the LLC that has partnered with the Southwest Seattle Historical Society to raise funds to save the 90-year-old residence that is adorned with 15,000 beach stones.
Paws & Paint is back! Furry Faces Foundation Fundraiser raising fun too
Can you imagine a painting by a dog, hanging in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? That's ok neither can your dog. But it's still great fun for both people and dogs as a favorite fund raiser returns.
Create art with your pup using animal friendly paint! PLUS! Daytime outdoor Karaoke with your host Christopher Mychael! Double Plus: pizza slices from Peel & Press!
Funds raised will help support Furry Faces Foundation who rescues pets and looks after so many.
This is all happening at Beveridge Place Pub 6413 California Ave SW on Aug. 21 from 2 to 6pm
A portion of Paws n Paint will be set up in BPPs driveway, outside of the ‘21+’ plus area so that those that are under 21 can still paint with their dogs.
Canvas prices are $10 Small, $20 Medium $25 Large $30 X-Large
Canvas, washable paint and clean up supplies will be provided.
Furry Faces Foundation is a 501C3 Non-Profit.
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UPDATE: More than 2100 without power near now fixed
UPDATE 4:45pm
Power has been restored.
UPDATE 12:30pm
Crews were out in force just west of White Center trying to address the problem, now described as an equipment failure. The latest estimate on power being restored is now around 4pm
UPDATE 5:45am
The second power outage near White Center, that according to reports from people in the area was caused by a blown transformer, was repaired roughly 7 hours ago. But the original outage, whose cause remains unknown, is still going on. It affects 59 customers in a cluster along Roxbury Street SW and along the west side of the White Center business district along 16th SW down to 98th Street SW. City Light said it should be restored by 8am.
Pat's View: Who are your heroes?
By Patrick Robinson
Who are your heroes?
I don’t mean comic book characters or fictional figures though at certain ages and stages of life that’s fine.
I mean the people you look up to, or model yourself after. People that represent something you admire by their accomplishments, or actions or even just their personality.
You might not even really know why they are your heroes if you have not written it out. The act of articulating those feelings has the effect of cementing them.
The secondary effect then is that you might well represent those same qualities to someone else. You might be their hero.
My father had his heroes. Golfers, baseball players, and his older brother Russell who was his primary defender throughout his childhood.
But for me, heroes are people who can transcend their day to day lives, and whatever station in life they were born into and make
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HERBOLD: West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force Update
District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared this via her constituent email on Friday Aug. 13
The West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force met on August 12.
Bridge Updates
First of all, SDOT confirmed the project remains on schedule for completion in mid-2022, and provided an update about how future schedule and cost estimates will be determined.
As I’ve explained in past blog posts, SDOT is using the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM), which varies from standard contacting methods. Normally, a project is designed, and then put out to bid. The GCCM approach saves time by involving the construction contractor in design at 60% and 90% design, to identify potential challenges, and avoid change orders that can delay projects.
