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Happy Thanksgiving From The B-Town Blog!

On this Thanksgiving 2009, we here at The B-Town Blog are ever-so-thankful for all our Readers, Advertisers and Contributors, and we send our heartiest, cranberry-soakiest, stuffingist, yammiest, Tofurkeyturdukenist wishes to everyone!

Unless something big happens, we’re all taking the day off to engorge ourselves with our dysfunctional families and friends.

Here are some of the things us B-Town Bloggers are thankful for this year:

“I’m thankful for the diverse range of people who call this area their home. I’m thankful for the smiling faces I see at local businesses that I frequent. I’m thankful for the gorgeous views and beaches of Three Tree Point. I’m thankful for the eagles I see circling in the skies above and that osprey I saw dive and catch a fish this summer. I’m thankful that there’s always something going on here, which means we’re never at a loss for content. I’m thankful for everyone who helps with this blog, which is growing every day. And last but not least, I am thankful for my family and friends!” – Scott Schaefer

Thankful that the farmer’s market is finally in its new home; and back where it started at when Lamont’s was sitting there empty. Thankful that there were only two beavers that had to be euthanized. Thankful for the new library, city hall & town square park and the vision that business and government leaders had way back when. Thankful that Discover Burien got a new exec director. Thankful that Scat the cat lived through his attack by the deranged man. Thankful for our customers at BTB. Thankful for our readers at BTB. - Janet Grella

“I am thankful we live in a nation with a free economy and a strong and indefatigable First Amendment, where an upstart neighborhood blog such as The B-Town Blog can birth itself, thrive and grow. This simply is not the case in many other parts of the world.” - Mark Neuman

The stuff I am thankful for are the people and staff that contribute to the blog and their genuine care and involvement in our communities.
The growth and progress of the amazing small business owners we have. We are lucky they are here. The readers!!! I couldn’t be more excited to hear of our numbers and see that people really care about the stories we are able to provide. I am thankful for the growth Burien has seen over the last year.. agree with the direction or not… the progress has been well achieved. - Gina Bourdage

I am thankful for family and pets, for good friends, for good health, and for work even in this recession. And for a suburban city like Burien that fosters a sense of community, and looks to the future with optimism. And for the men and women of the King County Sheriff’s Office/Burien Police Department and our firefighters who help protect us. And for the men and women from the Highline area who serve in America’s armed forces. And for the B-Town Blog, which provides a real source of news and information for the community. And for all the little things in life that matter a lot. - Ralph Nichols

“I’m thankful for all of the parks and beautiful trees (especially during the fall) that make Burien so very pretty and easy to enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving!!” – Amy Bouska

“I am thankful for everybody who contributed to our food bank fundraisers, knowing that everything they did will help the less fortunate in the area. I hope to see everyone at our next one at Tin Cellars on Tuesday, Dec. 8th!” - Bart Bryan

“I’m thankful for the ability to do whatever the hell I want – I’m going backpacking in Costa Rica soon! I’m also thankful for my youth and my irresponsibility! – Danielle Burton

Here’s some Turkeyday artwork to enjoy from our youthful, irresponsible artist Danielle Burton:

Click image to see larger version.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

What are YOU thankful for? Please leave a Comment below…

Posted by Scott Schaefer on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 7:09 am
Filed under Arts, Entertainment, Headlines, Life, Opinion · Tagged with Burien, gratitude, Holiday, Holidays, news, thankful, thanks, thanksgiving

Fire Victims Donation Center Closed + Some Shout Outs

Scene of the tragic June 29th arson After taking in an estimated 300+ truck fulls of goods, the Burien Fire Victims Donation Center (located at 156 SW 152nd Street) is now closed and being returned to its landlord.

Please make a note of it, spread the word, and do NOT show up with any more donations, since nobody will be there taking things in.

Lynda Insernio of Sterling Savings Bank sent out this email note:

I have worked with each of the families and have funds that we have already distributed or will distribute to them in the amount of $900.00 each to help them get into permanent housing.

There are additional funds in the account I will use for a further distribution once I know how much we have left in the account. This has been an amazing experience that was shared by many folks.

We at the B-Town Blog would now like to take a moment to give some serious Shout Outs to local businesses, neighbors and just plain ol’ good peeps who donated to this fine cause, which benefited the families displaced by the June 29th apartment arson fire that killed three:

VOLUNTEERS WHO STAFFED THE DONATION CENTER:

Burien/Normandy Park Fire Dept.
The Mysterious International Soccer Team who helped move items
Christian Supply for donating the office space
Karen Paden
John & Amber Paden
Terri & Jared Butcher
Sandra Aguilla
Amy Hance-Brancati
Molly Verbon
Gwen Benedict
Matthew Benedict
Ian Benedict
Sandra Holmes
Ray & Jean Johnson
Kassidy Daw
Manyableshal Makey
Peggy Dunlap
Adanech Makey
Nicole Isernio
Angela Isernio
Ellie Cain
Gee Braun
Lesley Scheunemann
Carol Verbon
Peggie Recker
Danny Zaballos
Max Cullinan
Kerng Clausen
Jennifer Dumlao
Mabel Chu
Vicci Kennedy
Gus Ramos
Roycie Ditullio
Jane Caqncro
Mary Jane Lane
Amy Cullinan
Gay Paulus
Sandra Holmes
Nancy Sparks
Cari Sparks
Lynn Mays
Nicole Mays
Allison Gobat
Betsy Akena
Joslin Briggs
Jess & Carol Graf
Natalie Cullinan
Wendy Zaballos
Ashley & Jamie Olson
Ronald Donaldson
Patricia Hanley
Terri Hanley
Dennis Bjornstad
Bill Williams
Chris Bacon
Paul Mathews
David Rieger
Chuck Hanson
Dawn Thompson
Mark Bailey
DeAn Small
Erin Colins
Lupita Ayon
Lucy Mason
Alicia Brewer
Magdalenc Ayon
Celina Quintero
Logan Brickell
Stephanie Altness
Cindi Saltness
Scott Dixon
Carla Jones
Kathy Fitz
Rose Clark
Mayor Joan McGilton
Sue Blazak
Mike Martin
Chris Barnes
The Whistler Family
Brenda Martin
Gary Clausen and Hillcrest Bowl
Jimenez Family
The Will Family
Anyone else who didn’t leave a name – THANKS!

BUSINESSES WHICH DONATED TIME/MONEY:

Burien/Normandy Park Fire Dept.
The Other LLC (Mr. Richards, the landlord for Christian Supply who donated the building)
Burien Auto Group ($6000.00 donation to the families)
Burien Grocery Outlet ($25.00 donation to each family unit)
Wayne’s Grocery ($30.00 Gift certificate to each family unit)
La Costa (25 dinners donated to members of the families)
Bison Creek Pizza (held the first fundraiser July 6th, which brought in $5,000)
Mick and Adrian of Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub (held fundraiser auction July 16th, which brought in over $10,500)
The Mark Restaurant
Patty Sader and Discover Burien
Debra George of Marketing Innovations
Scott Schaefer/Mark Neuman of The B-Town Blog
Mark Minium of Burien Honda, for hosting the fundraiser auction
Elliot Bay Brewery
Gina & Jim Kallman who not only help setup the silent auction but then provided security for those items the entire night of the event
Glendale Lutheran Church
David Scheer Chiropractic
Dr. & Mrs Dennis Hansen Jr.
IBEW Local #46
Sterling Savings Bank
Collins Chiropractic
Lake Burien Presbyterian Church
The Red Cross
Gregory Heights School
The Union Gospel Mission
Lynn Coleman
Kathy Keene
Rose Clark
Rochelle Flynn
Beth Snyder
Steve Costanzo
Janel Stoneback
Cathy Low
Jesann Spani
Ross Locher
Ana Hughes
Dr. Aaron Collins and his wife Erin