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VIDEO: Scenes From Friday’s “Battle Of Burien II”
Here’s some cellphone video shot by Youtuber andrewnguyen5 from last Friday night’s “Battle Of Burien II” breakdancing competition – some pretty impressive moves:
Home Invasion Robberies Lead To SWAT Standoff
According to The Seattle Times, up to three home invasion robberies early Sunday morning (May 31st) lead to a SWAT team standoff in a Burien apartment complex.
Three men in their 20s were arrested after hiding in a unit in the Veranda Green apartment building, located at 11301 26th Ave South in Burien.
Police say that a woman called 911 around 6am to report that three armed men had broken into her unit and stole some cash. The report also says that at least two other apartments in the complex were robbed as well…
A Journalism Teacher Reflects On The Seattle P-I, Part 3
[EDITOR'S NOTE: On March 17, 2009, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer published its final print edition, completing a more than 145-year run. Its online presence continues. We at The B-Town Blog, while excited about the future of neighborhood blogs such as ours, lament the folding of great US newspapers, particularly those with such rich histories and stellar legacies as the P-I.
Scott Schaefer and Mark Neuman, of the B-Town Blog, worked together on their high school newspaper, The West Seattle High Chinook, a few decades back. They were fortunate enough to have as their advisor and journalism teacher a lady who truly is one of the very best in the state of Washington, Miss Dorothea Mootafes, known a little better as Dorothy, and affectionately as Miss Moo. Miss Moo has been retired from the Seattle School District for over twenty-five years, lives in the Roosevelt area of Seattle and is quite active in her church and various teacher organizations.
We recently asked her to reflect on the passing of the P-I, and let us in on her P-I memories. Today we continue a four-part Sunday series by Miss Moo…
Strawberry Fest In 3 Weeks: Sneak Peek Of Sexy Acrobats
Burien’s annual FREE Strawberry Festival will be in just three weeks from now (Sat. June 20th-Sun. June 21st) at the Burien Community Center and Dottie Harper Park, and since we’re its “official blog,” we’d like to introduce you to some of the cool featured performers you’ll see.
This week – sexy acrobat troupe The Cabiri, who will appear Sunday June 21st from 11:30am – 5:00pm by the Main Stage…
(2009) Highline Historical Society Garden Tour Is June 13th
The Highline Historical Society will be holding a Garden Tour on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 5pm, where people can visit gardens in Normandy Park, SeaTac and Burien.
Some of Highline’s best gardeners are preparing their homes and gardens for this Garden Tour. Large or small, traditional or eclectic, there is something in each of this year’s featured gardens that the visitor will find of interest…
Highline Schools Awards Benefit Luncheon Raises $65K
Nearly 300 people helped raise $65,500 for the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence Friday at the 9th Annual Gold Star Awards Benefit Luncheon at the Doubletree Suites in Tukwila, and here are some pics from Photographer Michael Brunk:
New “Helios Pavilion” Sculpture Gets Finishing Touches
One of the many aspects of the new Burien Town Square (which will celebrate its grand opening June 13th) is “Helios Pavilion,” a new sculpture by James M. Harrison:
The sculpture is meant to harness the sun, native history and the energy of place, and provide a beacon and muse for the community…
Brush Fire Burns Parts Of Hill On SR-509 Near SW 128th
According to BTB Contributor Jim Branson, a fire burned up part of a hill on the east side of SR-509 Friday afternoon around 3-3:30pm:
North Highline fire crew put out a brush fire beside SR-509, a block or two north of 128th…
Bistro Baffi Holding Italian Food & Wine Night Monday 6/1
BTB Advertiser Bistro Baffi (in conjunction with Vino Bello) is holding a special evening of Fine Italian Food & Wine presented by Nardone Wine this coming Monday, June 1st.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Bistro Baffi & Vino Bello Evening of Fine Italian Food and Wine…
The “Battle Of Burien III” Dance-Off Is Tonight At 7pm
The “Battle of Burien III” breakdancing competition is tonight (Friday, May 29th) starting at 7pm at the Burien Community Center, so start flexing your bod to pop, rock and whateva else the kids do to prep for these insane dance-offs…
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Linn, Schisel & DeMarco, PS
The B-Town Blog proudly welcomes our latest Advertiser: Linn Schisel & DeMarco, PS!
BTB ran into Julie Schisel, her husband and son last month at Des Moines’ Butler Bar and Grill when we had our very first fundraiser hosted by our sister site The Waterland Blog (we were raising food and funds for the Des Moines Area Food Bank).
Turns our that Julie has been their volunteer General Counsel since 1983, and they came down from their Burien home to support DMAFB.
We tried to sell her an Ad on BTB, only to find out that she bought an Ad in the silent auction when BTB had our fundraiser for the fire victims at Mick Kelly’s last June.
Julie is the President of long-time Burien law firm of Linn Schisel & DeMarco, PS. She started at the firm while in law school at UPS in 1979, joined them after graduation as an associate and became a partner in 1989.
Linn Schisel & DeMarco is a general practice law firm whose attorneys have decades of collective legal experience. By our count between the attorneys, legal assistants and office support they’ve got 171 combined years!
Now that’s a lot of legal brainpower right here in Burien.
The Legal Eagles at Linn, Schisel & DeMarco, PSLinn Schisel & DeMarco provide comprehensive legal services to individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations in the areas of:
Family law:
- Divorce
- Child support
- Child custody and visitation
Estate planning:
- Wills
- Trusts, and powers of attorney
- Guardianships;
- Probate and estate administration;
- Criminal defense
- Elder law
- Mediation
- Contracts;
- Debtor/creditor relations
“As service-oriented lawyers we believe in attention to the individual needs of their clients, each of our attorneys is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services at an affordable cost. We strive to provide clients with the full range of service generally associated with large firms, while demonstrating the individualized attention that can usually only be had from a smaller practice,” Julie told BTB.
At Linn Schisel & DeMarco they work as a team with lawyers working in tandem with their paralegals and staff.
“To enhance communications with our clients and to remain cost-competitive, we emphasize the use of trained, skilled paraprofessionals, called called paralegals. Work is distributed among the attorneys and paralegals within the office to provide our clients with the most competent, cost-effective representation possible. We have found that this team concept has been very successful,” according to Julie.
Besides Julie, the roster of legal-eagles includes Frank DeMarco, who joined the firm in 1991 and is Vice President. When he’s not working on legal matters for his clients, you’ll find Frank volunteering his legal services to our Burien Senior Center. Associate Donald Reising joined the firm in 2000 and brought 30 years of legal maneuvering with him. He’s been known to volunteer with seniors also.
Brian Linn, the firm’s founder, passed away in 1996. He had practiced law in Burien for over 20 years. His memory is honored with the name of their firm. That’s Linn Schisel & DeMarco.
Headquartered in Burien and conveniently located at 860 SW 143rd, 206-242-9876, with their website here: www.lsand.com.
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Hold’em For Highline Charity Poker Match Seeks Players
Hold’em for Highline is a Charity Poker Tournament that will be held during the annual Father’s Day Car Show on Sunday, June 21st, from 10am to 4pm.
The goal of the charity game will be to raise funds for the Highline Booster Club, which bnefits Highline High School Athletics.
No cash prize will be awarded – prizing will consist of donated items only. 100% of all money raised will go directly to the Highline Booster club…
Local Youth Prepare For Mexico Mission With Rockin’ Show
Story and Photos by Michael Brunk
On Friday, May 22nd the beautiful spring evening was filled with the sounds of rock and roll reverberating from the doors and windows of Normandy Christian Church at 908 South 200th Street.
The cause of all the ruckus?
A benefit concert for the youth group to raise funds for their annual summer trip to Mexico. There they will join with up to 300 other volunteer workers to build houses and a church, and run a vacation bible school and vision clinic…
Highline School District Announces Budget Cuts
Wednesday night (May 27th), Highline Schools Superintendent John Welch announced to the Highline School Board his recommendations for budget reductions and revenue increases for 2009-10.
The district faces a net shortfall of about $6 million due to state funding reductions…
It’s A Gorgeous Day For The Burien Farmers Market
It’s a gorgeous day for the Burien Farmers Market, which is open until 6pm, so come on down to 10th Ave SW between SW 152nd and SW 151st, grab some fresh veggies, flowers, pastries, breads, plants, handcrafted stuff and much more…and don’t forget to look for us at The B-Town Blog booth!
To whet your appetite, here are some photos from last week’s market as shot by Photographer Michael Brunk:
Fire Destroys Six Apartments In Boulevard Park
KIRO-TV reports that a three-alarm fire destroyed six units of the three-story Whisper Wood Apartment complex in Boulevard Park Wednesday afternoon (May 27th) around 2pm.
The building is located at 11844 26th Ave South (see map below), and video from Chopper 7 showed plumes of heavy black smoke billowing from the building and flames shooting from the top (see the video here)…
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: BECU!
BECU staffers Truyen, Angela, David (branch manager) Tina in front of
their Neighborhood BECU location in Redondo.
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: BECU (Boeing Employees Credit Union)!
BECU is the largest credit union in Washington with assets of $8.2 billion with over 540,000 members. It is one of the top five financial cooperatives in the United States. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, BECU is owned by its members, and its earnings are returned to the members in the form of better interest rates and lower fees for services.
BECU “walks the walk and talks the talk” when it comes to giving back to the communities they serve. We interviewed the managers of the BECU offices in our coverage area to see if they’re ‘walking and talking’.
David Paice, Manager of Redondo BECU located at 25250 Pacific Highway South in Fred Meyer’s – right when you walk in the door! David was born to manage with BECU. He was 19 when he started there, and less that seven years later he was branch manager. He’s been with BECU for over nine years, and during this time he went to school and got his MBA. His thoughts on BECU:
“It’s a great place to work.BECU provides a great environment and culture for our employees and members. Finally we have a great involvement with our communities.”
And speaking of involvement, in addition to managing the Redondo branch, David has thrown himself into volunteering in the communities he serves. He’s most particuarly interested in education and the issues of children. A board member for the Des Moines Legacy Foundation which raises funds for both the Senior Activity Center and youth at risks. It is a not for profit organization entering it’s 10th year in Des Moines.
He is also on the Highline Community College Foundation Board. David’s been on the board of the Highline Fund For Excellence which raises money and awareness of the Highline School District. Currently he is co-chair of this years’ Highline Fund For Excellence awards program on May 29th.
He joined the Des Moines Rotary Club two years ago, and is an active participant in their Poverty Bay Wine Festival. Monies raised from this event help children and students in the area.
David is a product of the Highline School District, and owes a lot of what he’s achieved in life to his association with HSD. A Tyee grad, and former Burien resident, David and his wife recently relocated to house four blocks from the house he grew up in. Not on purpose, they liked the house!
After we left David and his BECU Neighborhood Financial Center in Kent/Des Moines, we journied North to the BECU Tukwila Financial Center, at 12770 Gateway Drive.
Branch Manager Tricia Singer was glad to show us around the facility. In this BECU center, there’s 29 tellers, and 31 consulatants. The drive-thru accommodates six cars (see photo below).
Tricia’s been with BECU for 6 years, and a branch manager for over a year. When it comes to serving her community her “passion is the Tukwila Food Pantry, which serves Tukwila, and parts of Burien and SeaTac.” She grew up on food bank food, so she understands its importance to a community. She’s on the board and volunteers with her 13-year old daughter. She’s also recruited several tellers and bankers to volunteer.
Repeating David’s sentiments about BECU being such a great place to work, she added that at BECU it’s all about the members.
“When we say we’re here for the members, we are. With any decision made we ask ‘what is the benefit for our members?’” Tricia added.
Tricia serves on the Employee Involvement Committee which encompasses the Annual Member Scholarships for high school graduates and undergraduates that last year distributed over $1 million to 500 receipients who excelled in academics, leadership and displayed a passion for helping others. She also works on the annual Ebay Auction for Children’s Miracle Netork, which will be held June 1 – 11.
A graduate of Evergreen High School, Tricia is a lifelong resident of the unincorporated Highline area.
In the Burien area you can find BECU banking ATMs at Fred Meyer and Five Corners. You can see David and his staff at the Redondo Branch, or visit Tricia at the BECU Banking Center 12770 Gateway in Tukwila.
Membership is no longer limited to Boeing Company employees and their families. All Washington state residents are now eligible to join BECU. The minimum deposit required to join is $5.
So, click on their ad, visit a branch, and start your relationship with BECU today!
New Burien Transit Center Opens Saturday May 30th
Burien’s new Transit Center will open this coming Saturday, May 30th as part of King County Metro Transit seasonal service change.
Metro’s new Burien Transit Center has six off-street bus bays for more convenient boarding.The $12.5 million Burien Transit Center features six bus bays for passenger boarding, including one dedicated to paratransit service. All of the boarding areas are now located off-street, enhancing safety for both transit customers and motorists in downtown Burien…
