Hi Scott,

Just thought you might want to know it seems like Burien is rapidly changing.

In the four years that we have had Bistro Baffi, there have been no incidents.

However, in the last six months we have had several unpleasant events. We had four tables stolen from our patio. We had both of our outside heaters stolen in spite of the fact that they were chained. The patio has been vandalized with flower pots stolen. It is really demoralizing and concerning. We involved the police.

You might want to let the locals know via your blog to be more vigilant about their own private property. We feel that it is a “local job”!

Regards,
Dinka Vujovich
Bistro Baffi
15217 21st Ave SW
Seahurst, WA

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George Leopold WHERLEY, age 94, died peacefully May 29th, 2011, at the SeaTac adult family home where he and his wife Margaret had been living for a year and a half. George is survived by his son, John (Barb George) Wherley; five daughters, Ruth (Dave) Matthews, Joy (John) Ramshur, Marie (John) Spear, Chris (Mike) Davis and Carol (Kevin Hurt) Cohoe; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great- great-grandchild and his sister, Cynthia Wherley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Margaret on April 18th, 2011 and his brother, Frank Wherley. George & Margaret lived in the Seahurst area for 49 years, where George was known as the Seahurst Santa. He made small toys to give out to the children who sat on his lap at St. Francis of Assisi Church, The Burien Art Gallery, and various other locations. His service as Santa was a feature on Channel 5’s “Evening Magazine” twice. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 16th, 2011 at 11:00 am at BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, reception following. Interment, Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery, Federal Way, WA. Please sign his guest book at www.bonneywatson.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice, acknowledgements to, Attn: M. Spear, PO Box 62, Lynnwood, WA 98046.

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“The Plantcam is great!” she said. “I even used it to capture the view of one of my listings and have that posted online.”

PlantCams sell for around $70 on Amazon, and we encourage all our Readers who can afford it to buy one and shoot their own time-lapses, then send us your videos. Our goal is to post one different time-lapse from a different Reader every week – think we can get enough folks on board?

Here’s Susan’s video, which we find impressive because it appears to span an entire day, from sunrise to sunset. Be sure to pay close attention to when the tide goes out starting at around :40 in:

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Wayne says:

Saw her rolling in clam beds at end of SW 152nd St. for over half an hour.

Rookie.

Could hear her blowing quite clearly.

We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser, the Gregory Seahurst Swim Club, located at 16700 19th Ave SW, right here in Burien’s own Gregory Heights neighborhood.

Many people don’t even realize that there’s a great, private, non-profit swim club located here. First opened in 1959, it includes a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool with diving board, a small wading pool, two tennis courts, a tennis practice-wall area and a playground for young children. New this year will also be re-surfaced tennis and pickleball courts, perfect for a summer day in Burien.

Swim and tennis lesson programs are available to both members and the general public, either as part of a group or individually.

The 150-member swim and dive teams are part of the Seattle Summer Swim League. GSSC and other local swim clubs host the league’s events. Gregory Seahurst’s tennis team competes in USTA events.

FACILITIES
The main building houses men’s and women’s changing rooms and the club office. Bleachers line one side of the big pool, and there’s a raised barbecue area with gas grills and picnic tables adjacent to its shallow end.

On two sides of the pool are lounge chairs and shade umbrellas. Snack service is provided at selected times.

TEAMS
The 150-member swim and dive teams are part of the Seattle Summer Swim League. GSSC and other local swim clubs host the league’s events. Gregory Seahurst’s tennis team competes in USTA events.

NO WAITING LIST!
For the first time in years, there’s no waiting list to join. However, there are a limited number of membership spots left, so click here to see the membership page for information about joining this great neighborhood club.

To join this great, neighborhood club, click here.

BTB Advertiser Sunrise Financial Services wants our Readers to know about the “6 Things Not To Put Off If Retirement Is On the Horizon”:

by Janice Hammond, Financial Advisor, Sunrise Financial Services

We meet with new clients all the time that are within a couple years of when they want to retire, yet they have never met with a professional financial planner. Here are some of the things we do, or suggest doing in our meetings:

• Buying Long Term Care. There have been changes to the Pension Protection Act that have changed the LTC arena-for the better. With new asset based products, you no longer need to worry about “not using it, and losing it”. Also, many options let your LTC income come to you TAX FREE.
• Refinance your mortgage, if you have one. Waiting until after you retire could greatly impact your ability to qualify.
• Realistically determine what you will be doing in retirement. How much will your spending habits change? What are your short and long term goals? Will your health care costs be going up?
  

  Janice Hammond of Sunrise Financial Services.

• Increase liquid reserves. There can be other options besides a savings account for this, and it’s important to keep future inflation in mind when determining a sufficient investment vehicle. If you’re not earning more than inflation, your money is going backward in value.
• Give your investment strategies a “tune up”. You should be reviewing your investment strategies on a regular basis but, especially if you’re nearing the end of one life phase (accumulation) and transitioning into another (distribution). These are 2 very different phases and should be handled accordingly.
• Review your estate plan, will and trusts and make sure your designated beneficiaries are up to date.

These are just a handful of the things that need to be considered during this important transition. You have saved and planned for this moment most of your life, this is the time to measure twice and cut once. If you or someone you know would like a professional pre-retirement review, contact Sunrise Financial Services.

Janice Hammond is a registered representative of and offers securities and advisory services through Madison Avenue Securities, Inc (“MAS”) a registered investment advisor, member of FINRA & SIPC. MAS is not affiliated with Sunrise Financial Services, LLC.

We’d like to tip our Chef’s Hats to BTB Advertiser Bistro Baffi, as it has been voted the best Italian restaurant in Seattle by Citysearch for the second year in a row.

And they’re celebrating their victory with a special – according to Dinka Vujovich:

Chef Michael has decided to provide the very exceptional Three Rivers Winery 2001 Merlot Reserve and he is offering it to you at a discounted price of $50 per bottle (regular price is $100), until our supplies last.

This wine pairs well with our freshly made gnocchi with meat sauce and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and with Venison Cannelloni served with spicy tomato sauce, Bechamel and melted Havarti cheese!

Now, how delicious is this!?

You be the judge!

Hope to see you!

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Bistro Baffi is located at 15217 21st Ave SW, across from the Seahurst Post Office and St. Francis of Assisi (206.244.0737).

For more info, check out their website here: http://www.bistrobaffi.com.

We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser, Sunrise Financial Services, who’d like us to share the following with our Readers:

Burien native Janice Hammond has been in the financial service industry for about ten years.

About two years ago Janice decided to venture out on her own and Sunrise Financial Services was born.

Janice and her team focus on safer money solutions that still offer reasonable rates of return and ways to win by not losing money in the first place.

Janice’s goal is to develop a customized financial program that meets your individual needs.

She understands that the current financial climate has left people feeling overwhelmed. People then tend to do nothing instead of coming up with a financial plan.

Sunrise Financial Services has a simple process that can work for anyone.

Janice Hammond of Sunrise Financial Services will donate $100 to a charity of your choice if you do business with her.

Your first complimentary consultation will consist of a face-to-face “getting to know you” meeting.

They will take the time to explain your options in a simple but informative way. They also hold on a regular basis financial workshops with guest speakers.

Call to schedule your very own meeting today or get information on their next public workshop.

Janice is not only passionate about financial services. She also is very involved in giving back to the community.

In fact, when a new client does business for the first time with her she will donate $100 to one of the charities she supports.

Also, as we’ve previously reported, Janice has been the driving force behind two rather large local fundraiser events that gathered items and money for local charities.

Call or email Janice for more details at:

keepyourmoneysafe@sunrisefinancialservices.net.

She is looking forward to helping you meet your financial and retirement goals.

Whether you are at the beginning or end of your financial journey, Sunrise Financial Services is there to find safer money solutions.

Sunrise Financial Services
2108 SW 152nd Street, Suite B
Burien, WA  98166

PHONE: 206-240-8520

WEBSITE: http://sunrisefinancialservices.net

EMAIL: keepyourmoneysafe@sunrisefinancialservices.net

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is an “extremely clean 3 bedroom, 2 full (all new) bath rambler” located near the beach in Hurstwood and priced at $369,950.

This home features newly-refinished hardwoods, new tile in the kitchen and family room, new interior paint, and a 2-car garage with huge attic storage.

Here are the details:

WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, June 13th, from 1pm to 4pm.

WHERE: 13843 17th Ave SW • Burien 98166

INFO:

• List Price: $369,950
• Listing#: 32089
• Beds: 3
• Baths: 2
• Fireplaces: 1
• Year Built: 1966
• 2 Garage-Attached
• Approximate House SqFt: 1,420
• Lot Square Footage: 16,000

Interior Features:

• Bath Off Master
• Dble Pane/Strm Windw

Site Features:

• Cable TV
• Fenced-Partially
• Patio

Marketing Remarks:

Extremely clean 3 bdrm,2full(all new) bath rambler.

Newly refinished hardwoods and new tile in kitchen and family rm.

New interior paint. 2 car gar.w/huge attic storage.

Sought after Hurstwood-near the beach.

Get in this one!

Furniture negotiable if interested.

Directions:

• Ambaum Blvd. to SW 144th St.
• West to 13th SW.
• Right to stop sign.
• Turn Right then immediate left to 13843 17th SW.

Click here to see the full, detailed listing.

Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.

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Hello,

Not sure if this is where to send this info to but it seemed like a good idea.

I live across the street from St. Francis Church. The night before last we were awakened at 2:45 AM to find 3 coyotes in front of our house on 21st.

We already lost 1 of our cats to a coyote last year around this time. Had I known we had coyotes in our area I would have been more careful about making sure our animals were all inside at night.

In hopes of possibly saving someone else’s pet I thought it would be a good idea if something was posted in your blog about this.

Thank you for your time.