| Mar |
| 20 |
| 9:00 am |
The South King County Genealogical Society is presenting a spring mini-seminar called “Seattle’s Pioneer Women: More Than Pretty Petticoats” on Saturday, March 20th from 9am to Noon, at the First Baptist Church of Kent.
Here are the details:
WHAT: South King County Genealogical Society spring mini-seminar “Seattle’s Pioneer Women: More Than Pretty Petticoats”
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
WHERE: The First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 SE 248th St., Kent, WA 98030
TICKETS:
- General Admission: $20.00
- SKCGS Members: $15.00
- Students (18 & under) $10.00
- Cash or Check at the door
SCHEDULE:
Session 1 – 9:00 – 10:00: “Patch-Work Pioneers,” Seattle’s First Bride, Louisa Boren Denny
Debbie Dimitre will be presenting Louisa Boren Denny, the Sweet Briar Bride of Seattle. In costume and in character and by the glow of her kerosene lamp, Debbie will bring to life the story of pioneer Seattle through the eyes of its first bride, who on January 23rd 1853, was married to one of Seattle’s founding fathers, David Denny.
Session 2 – 10:45 – 12:00: “They Called Them The Mercer Girls,” Washington Territory’s Cargo of Brides
Peri Lane Muhich: In 1864 Seattle’s ratio of men to marriageable women was nine to one. Asa Mercer had an idea to help correct the situation so he went east to appeal to New England’s single “ladies of refinement” to come west. Eleven responded to his call. Learn who these women were and what became of them.
INFO: Full details can be found on their website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~waskcgs/.
The Kent Police Department has created a website showcasing photos of 160 recovered stolen items including electronics, wallets, purses, backpacks, stereos, baby clothes and even a wedding dress; some of which may have been originally swiped in the Burien/South King County area.
According to police, a man and woman who are suspected of breaking into more than 100 cars have been busted. Now, they want to return the stolen items to their rightful owners.
The suspects were apparently caught when they used stolen credit cards at local businesses. Police then followed their trail and recovered the stolen stuff in a storage locker as well as at local pawn shops.
According to the website:
Suspects Mode of Operation:
Type of crime: Vehicle prowls (car break ins)
Method of entry: Break window or force door lock
Types of vehicles: Different types and styles but they favored FORD F-series trucks
Property targeted: luggage, purses, laptop computers, GPS units, assorted tools, backpacks, cameras, MP3 players, I-Pods, cell phones, CD players, car stereos, jewelry, anything of value.
Estimated time range of criminal activity: Past 3-4 months
Focus area of vehicle prowl activity: Kent, Tukwila, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, South Seattle, Unincorporated areas of South King County. Collateral areas that may have been impacted as well are: Des Moines, Federal Way, Auburn, Bellevue.
If you were the victim of a car break-in between Oct. 1, 2009 and Feb. 4, 2010, your stolen items may be in police custody – check this website now and see if you recognize anything; if you do, contact Officer Bateman at (253) 856-5894 or via email: kbateman@ci.kent.wa.us.
The recovered stolen property includes (click on links below to see individual pics):
Is this your Pirate Stuff? The Kent PD might have it...
- Laptops
- Cell phones
- MP3 players
- Car Stereos
- Unusual, miscellaneous stuff like:
Some items have been claimed and returned, but most are still in evidence and awaiting rightful return to their owners – so check out the website here.
| Feb |
| 21 |
| 3:00 pm |
Burien Photographer Jennifer Leone’s first public showing of her work will start this Sunday, Feb. 21st and run for seven weeks at the Fireside Cafe and Gallery in Kent.
The showing kicks off with an open house this Sunday from 3pm to 6pm at the cafe and gallery, which is located at 12010 SE 240th Street on Kent’s East Hill (adjoining Kent Covenant Church). A number of mounted and framed large-format prints will be on display, as well as a selection of matted prints.
Jennifer’s photos will be on display through April 9th.
The Fireside is open Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm, and Sundays 8:30am – Noon. Baristas are on hand Monday through Thursday, from 9am – 11am.
Samples of Jennifer’s work can be found online at http://jennslens.zenfolio.com/.
Through the end of February, online orders are eligible for 10% off the entire order in celebration of the Fireside opening – use coupon code FIRESIDE221 at checkout.
Here’s Jenn’s “artist statement” from her website:
My photography has been an on-and-off thing until this past year, when my life was uprooted and I was left to dig myself out of my own dirt. It’s taken on a life of its own, as I learn more and practice more it yields me better results. I’m hoping to fill out my skeletal portfolio with more than just scenic and personal-interest shots (my two tabby/torbie kitty sisters, Grynne and Bearrett, butterflies, flora, and light capture) with people and abstract/action shots… In short, something more than personal eye candy.
Here’s a sample of Jenn’s work:
Life Among Death, © Jennifer Leone.
| Feb |
| 20 |
| 10:00 am |
State Representatives Dave Upthegrove and Tina Orwall, both Democrats from Des Moines, along with Senator Karen Keiser (D-Kent), will host a Community Jobs Forum on Saturday, Feb. 20th from 10am to Noon at the Kent City Hall.
Stepping out of the traditional “town hall” format, the three lawmakers put together a Community Jobs Forum to give constituents an opportunity to connect with state and nonprofit agencies that do job placement, training, counseling, and similar services.
Legislators will speak briefly about state efforts to spur job creation and get the economy back on track. The rest of the event will be free time for attendees to visit tables from the participating agencies and speak one-on-one with the legislators.
Here are the details:
WHAT: 33rd District Community Jobs Forum
Rep. Tina Orwall
WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
WHERE: Kent City Hall – Council Chambers, located at 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent
WHO: 33rd District legislators: Rep. Dave Upthegrove, Rep. Tina Orwall and Sen. Karen Keiser.
Confirmed participating agencies include:
- WorkSource
- Port Jobs
- Highline CC
- Green River CC
- Renton Technical College
- The Veterans Conservation Corps
- US Census Bureau
This Community Jobs Forum is a free event, and all South King County job seekers are encouraged to attend.
The 33rd Legislative District includes SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and parts of Kent and Tukwila.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Waldref at (360) 786-7201 or Waldref.Jennifer@leg.wa.gov.
The Washington State Department of Ecology awarded grants of $50,000 each to four South King County communities that will help them comply with federal regulations regarding toxic runoff from streets and other surfaces.
The grant money will be applied toward anything from equipment purchases and storm drain cleaning to public education and outreach.
Recipient cities include:
- Des Moines
- Kent
- Normandy Park
- SeaTac
Rep. Dave Upthegrove (D – Des Moines), who chairs the state House Ecology and Parks Committee, says the timing of the awards couldn’t be better.
Rep. Dave Upthegrove
“Toxic runoff is one of the major causes of pollution to Puget Sound,” Upthegrove said. “Research clearly shows it is a threat both to drinking water and marine life. These grants will help communities that are already operating on lean budgets still meet federal requirements to address this very serious environmental health issue.”
About 14 million pounds of toxic pollutants – including petroleum, pesticides, and heavy metals – enter Puget Sound each year. This constant influx of hazardous substances kills fish, closes beaches to swimming, and threatens drinking water supplies. It imperils the region’s economy, not only because of the state’s reliance on water resources, but because cash-strapped municipalities lack sufficient funding to pay for cleanup efforts.
All four cities plan to use part of the grant money for detection of pollutants within their stormwater systems. By pinpointing the source sites where pollutants enter these systems, they can take the necessary steps to address the problem. Public education efforts will also be undertaken, to help teach people how they can help prevent toxic runoff from their homes and businesses.
“The clock is ticking for us to save Puget Sound, and how cities deal with toxic runoff is going to determine whether or not we’ll be successful,” Upthegrove said. “This extra boost in state funds will help these communities move forward with pollution prevention efforts.”
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| Nov ’09 |
| 11 |
Veteran’s Day is this coming Wednesday, Nov. 11th, and Brown Bear Car Wash will be honoring vets and current service military (as well as spouses) with free car washes all day.
The nearest location is the one in Des Moines, located at 22706 Marine View Drive; others are in Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton (see list below).
As a way of saying “thanks” to our military, Brown Bear will be offering free “Bear Essential” car washes to all current or former members of the military, including spouses.
“Our organization is proud to honor veterans and service personnel,” said Brown Bear President and founder Vic Odermat, himself a Marine Corps veteran. “While the washes are free, we know that freedom is not. This is a way for us to show our support and gives us a unique opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to people who sacrifice so incredibly for our freedom.”
Odermat said the offer will operate on an honor system and no verification or documentation is required. Drivers should identify themselves as a current or former member of the military to the wash attendant.
Odermat started Brown Bear in Seattle in 1957 with one location. They now own and operates car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane.
Here’s a list of participating locations nearby:
- 22706 Marine View Dr., Des Moines
- 34017 Hoyt Rd. SW, Federal Way
- 814 Auburn Way S, Auburn
- 1202 W Meeker St., Kent
- 800 S Grady Way, Renton
- 621 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
- 77 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
| Aug ’09 |
| 27 |
GOOD NEWS: Brown Bear Car Wash is celebrating its 52nd anniversary with FREE car washes this Thursday (Aug. 27th).
BAD NEWS: You’re going to have to drive to either Renton, Kent, Auburn or Federal Way to get one.
Note that not every Brown Bear location is feeling generous – here are the only ones participating in South King County:
- 800 S Grady Way, Renton
- 1202 W Meeker St., Kent
- 621 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
- 77 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
- 814 Auburn Way S, Auburn
- 34017 Hoyt Rd. SW, Federal Way
For other locations, see www.brownbear.com.
Here’s some promo copy from their press release:
Over the last four years, the Seattle-based company has washed a total of 53,623 cars for free on their annual free car wash day held each August.
As a way to say “thank you” to area residents for over 52 years of patronage, Brown Bear will be offering free “Bear Essential” car washes to the public Thursday, August 27, from 8am to 8pm at all of the company’s automated “tunnel wash” locations in the Puget Sound area:
“We are extremely grateful to the people of Puget Sound for their decades of patronage. Our annual free car wash day is one way we can show our appreciation,” said Brown Bear founder and owner Vic Odermat. “Weather cooperating, we anticipate this year’s event to be our best ever. As in years past, our employees and car washes will be ready to efficiently meet the demand.”
Odermat started Brown Bear started in Seattle in 1957 with one location at 15th Ave West in Seattle. Brown Bear now owns and operates car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane. The family-owned company, through its parent company, Car Wash Enterprises, Inc. owns and operates a total of 40 car wash facilities in Washington State as well as a large network of gas stations and convenience stores. It is one of the largest privately held car wash chains in the U.S. and is widely recognized within the industry as being a leader in the environmental movement.
| Jul ’09 |
| 6 |
| 11:00 am |
Senator Karen Keiser is holding an online town hall at 11am Monday morning, July 6th on federal health reform at the link below:
http://www.senatedemocrats.wa.gov/senators/keiser/townhall
Sen. Keiser represents the 33rd District, which includes SeaTac, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent and other areas.
From her website:
Sen. Keiser has been a Washington State Senator since 2001 and has earned a reputation as a tireless advocate for improving the nation’s outdated, inefficient and fragmented health care system. Before coming to the senate, she served in the state House of Representatives from 1996 to 2001.
Karen is chair of the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee, and works to improve the state’s health care delivery system. She is vice-chair of the Labor, Commerce, Research & Development Committee and a member of the senate’s powerful Ways and Means Committee. The former journalist and communications director holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in journalism from the University of California
Rep. Dave Upthegrove will present Claudia Tanis, Executive Director of the Highline YMCA, with a $2 million “check” at their board meeting Tuesday afternoon (May 19th) at SeaTac City Hall.
Upthegrove will formally announce the appropriation, which is funded by a Youth Recreational Facilities Grant ($800,000) and a Building Communities Fund Grant ($1,163,000). Both grants are part of the state’s capital budget.
Rep. Upthegrove represents the 33rd District, which serves SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park and large parts of Kent and Burien.
The money will be used to aid construction of a Silver LEED 48,000 square foot comprehensive Family YMCA to serve the Highline/Sea Tac community. The new facility will serve over 15,000 individuals – more than triple the amount currently served – and provide 100-150 new jobs.
The new YMCA will be located at South 188th Street and 37th Avenue South, and will include amenities like:
- Aquatic Center
- Youth Development Center
- Family Locker Rooms
- Full-Size Gym
- Wellness Studios
- Adventure Zone
- Kids Corner
- Family Center
- Community Kitchen
- Reflection Room
- Pinnacle Climbing Wall
- Cardio & Strength Training Center
Here’s a “virtual” video tour:
Mike Martin at a recent Annexation Open House.
According to The Seattle Times, Burien City Manager Mike Martin was arrested for a DUI Sunday night (April 19th) after his vehicle left the road and struck a ceramic pot in a yard in the 12600 block of 14th Avenue South in Burien (Google street view map below).
Apparently Martin was found outside his car, “leaning forward and swaying side to side,” according to King County Sheriff’s records. His breath allegedly smelled strongly of alcohol, his speech was slurred and he admitted to drinking a couple glasses of wine and two beers.
The article goes on to say that Martin refused to perform both field sobriety tests and Breathalyzer tests, and that he was arrested. Under Washington state law, refusing to take a breath test results in automatic suspension of a driver’s license for at least one year. Martin may challenge the suspension or seek approval for an alcohol-ignition device on his car.
According to the Times, this isn’t Martin’s first run-in with the law – he apparently previously resigned as Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Kent after a 2005 hit-and-run incident.
Martin has been city manager since November 2006, and his yearly salary is $135,180.
We’re working on getting comments from both Martin and other city officials, but the Times goes on to quote Mayor Joan McGilton as saying that his arrest will be discussed at the next city council meeting on Monday night, April 28th, which we will cover.
Read the full story here.
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According to KOMO News, the man in the police sketch above is the suspect in a series of area espresso stand robberies (including some in the Burien area) and anyone with information regarding him is urged to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office ASAP at (206) 296-3311.
He’s said to drive a red or maroon 2003 or 2004 model of Mitsubishi Montero Sports XLS; a license plate number was not available.
Here’s a lost of the eight stands that he’s held up since Nov. 23rd:
- Nov. 23 – 12825 Des Moines Memorial Drive
- Dec. 4 – 12805 First Avenue South
- Dec. 5 – 15220 Southeast 272nd (Kent)
- Dec. 22 – 827 Southwest152nd
- Dec. 27 – 115 Southwest 160th
- Dec. 30 – 1215 West Valley Highway North (Auburn)
- Dec. 30 – 31827 Military Road South
- Dec. 30 – 19245 Des Moines Memorial Drive
Read the full story here.
| Jul ’08 |
| 11 |
| 7:00 pm |
| Jul ’08 |
| 12 |
| 7:00 pm |
| Jul ’08 |
| 13 |
| 3:00 pm |
Burien’s own Hi-Liners (Downstage Center) will be performing “Mulan, Jr.” this weekend at the Kent Performing Arts Center, which is located at Kent Meridian High School in (you guessed it…) Kent.
Performances are scheduled for:
- FRIDAY JULY 11th at 7pm
- SATURDAY JULY 12th at 7pm
- SUNDAY JULY 13th at 3pm
According to their website, “Mulan Jr.” is a musical based on the Disney movie:
Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan.
The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor!
Mulan Junior is a heart-warming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit. The score includes favorites like “Reflection,” “Honor to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get you up on your feet!
The Hi-Liners were started in 1966 by Mr. William A Moeller, a teacher in the Highline School District. He founded a high school summer program he called The Hi-Liners, which quickly evolved from a summer group into a year ’round district wide performing group.
Each year the Hi-Liners have simple goals:
- As an organization to learn something new and apply that learning to make our program better
- To open at least one young mind to the magic of live musical theater and the unique talents they each possess
Auditions for the Hi-Liners are open to anyone between the ages of 9 and 22 and are held in early June for the summer program and in January for their Spring productions.Tickets to “Mulan, Jr.” are just $10 each, and can be purchased online here.
SEATAC – The cause of a four-alarm blaze that destroyed the vacant Angle Lake School on Saturday won’t be known for two or three more days, said Terri-Ann Betancourt, a spokeswoman for the Port of Seattle, which owns the property.
A crane will be brought to the site early in the week to aid in the investigation.
The building, in the 19200 block of 28th Avenue South, erupted in flames shortly before 6 pm Saturday, requiring a massive response by local firefighters.
Crews from Tukwila, Burien, Kent, the Port of Seattle and King County Fire District 20 joined firefighters in SeaTac to battle the blaze.
The roof of the builiding collapsed about 30 minutes after the first units arrived.
The Port of Seattle bought the property a few years ago with plans to demolish the building and use the land for airport operations,” said Betancourt.
Neighbors say the building has been boarded up for several years.
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SEATAC – A three-alarm fire burned through the old abandoned Angle Lake School around 6pm Saturday.
King County emergency officials said the blaze was at 19215 28th Avenue South, and required firefighting units from Tukwila, Burien, the Port of Seattle, Kent and King County.
A large plume of black smoke could be seen rising from the building.
The building is believed to be a total loss, said David Nelson of the SeaTac Fire Department.
No one was inside at the time of the blaze, and there are no injuries.
The school building was constructed in the 1930s, and has been unoccupied since 2005, Nelson said.
It is currently owned by the Port of Seattle.
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BURIEN – A 15-year old Burien girl has been arrested by King County Sheriff’s investigators in connection with the stabbing death of a 49-year-old Kent man last Friday (April 4).
Deputies were called to the man’s home on Tuesday to check on him, said sheriff’s spokesman John Urquhart. Deputies found the man dead in his garage, with apparent stab wounds.
Investigators tested fingerprints on a knife found near the man’s body and the print came back to the girl, Urquhart said.
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the slaying, but is still trying to identify the man.
The girl, who is being held at the King County Youth Service Center, has had “numerous contacts” with police in the past, including an arrest for prostitution, Urquhart said.
She was arrested on Thursday.
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