Exchange Club Of Highline Dedicates Freedom Shrine At Community Center

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OBITUARY: Jane Matz, 87, Longtime Resident And Discover Burien Volunteer

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Memories Of Carly Henley: “Love Wins”; Plus, Local Memorial Saturday Night

[EDITOR'S NOTE: On Wednesday, Oct. 6th, 2008 Highline High grad, aspiring musician and UW student Carly Henley was found dead behind a frat house in the U-District, the victim of suicide (read our original... [Read more]

SOUND SLIDESHOW: A Tribute To Carly Henley

Last week, 2008 Highline High School graduate and University of Washington student Carly Henley, 20, was found dead at a fraternity house, the victim of suicide. On Friday night (Oct. 8th), hundreds –... [Read more]

Memorial Open Mic For Carly Henley At Infusion Tea & Coffee Oct. 23rd

BTB Advertiser Infusion Tea and Coffee will be holding a memorial Open Mic night to honor recently-deceased 2008 Highline High Grad/Musician Carly Henley on Saturday, Oct. 23rd starting at 7pm. Donations... [Read more]

Longtime Burien Doctor John Kennelly Passes Away, Memorial Is Sunday

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Advertiser Airport Towing’s Latest Vintage Truck A Tribute To Brian Storer

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Memorial For Cherisse Luxa Will Be Jan. 27th At Mick Kelly’s

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PHOTOS: Scenes From Memorial For Slain 15-Year Old Burien Girl

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer On the busy 12400 block of Ambaum Blvd., a quiet, makeshift memorial stands as a tribute to Mikarah Nasabreo Sanders, the 15-year old girl who was shot and killed by... [Read more]

Memories Of Burien Books’ Virginia Pearce, 96, Who Passed Away Last Week

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Virginia Pearce, 96, passed away last week. She owned Burien Books and ran it for 50 years, and was a lifelong resident of Three Tree Point.] Story and Photos by Jim Branson Virginia always... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From The Memorial Outside Goodtime Ernie’s

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PHOTOS & SOUNDS: Happy Day Of The Dead From The B-Town Blog – A Tribute To Hillgrove Cemetery

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Organizational Meeting For Dick Dahlgard Statue Is Tuesday, July 7th At Sal’s Deli

Dick "Mr. Burien" Dahlgard passed away last November, and Sal's Deli owner Jim Hughes is trying to erect a statue in his honor. Jim Hughes, longtime Burien businessman, is having an organizational... [Read more]

Statue Proposed To Honor “Mr. Burien” Dick Dahlgard

This whimsical statue, designed by artist Phillip Levine, would depict the late
Dick Dahlgard as a camera on a tripod with three human legs.

by Gina Bourdage

Burien lost one of its most notable citizens in November 2008, when “Mr. Burien,” Richard “Dick” Dahlgard, passed away.

Formerly the owner of Dick’s Camera and pillar of the community through many charity involvements, Dick is a man that will not soon be forgotten and Jim Hughes, owner of Sal’s Deli, is organizing efforts to have a public art piece erected in memorial of Mr. Dahlgard.

“We tend to forget our heroes fairly quickly and Dick was definitely one of mine,” said Hughes.

Working more than 90 hours a week at Sal’s Deli has not detoured Hughes from taking on the large fundraising and planning task of the proposed art piece. A designed by nationally renowned local artist Phillip Levine will depict a whimsical 35mm camera with three human legs as a tripod. A large unraveling roll of film with be place at the lower region of the piece and may include the long list of civic involvements Mr. Dahlgard selflessly dedicated so much of his time towards. The sculpture will stand over six feet high and will be crafted from brass; the location for installation is still being discussed but is proposed for the new town square development.

Due to budget conservations the City of Burien is unable to fund the project and organizers are reaching out to the community for private donations. To make a contribution please stop by Sterling Bank or by mail to:

“Dick Dahlgard Memorial Fund”
c/o Sterling Bank
224 SW 152nd Street
Burien, WA 98166

All checks can be made out to the “Dick Dahlgard Memorial Fund.”

Each donor will receive a special invitation to the unveiling presentation and the piece of mind knowing they are helping to honor the memory of a man who did so much for so many for so long.

Normandy Park Band Will Play For Neil Diamond Friday In LA

The Seattle Weekly has an interesting story on how Normandy Park resident Eddie Rodriguez and his band, Los Volcanes, ended up recording the song “Red, Red Wine” for pop legend Neil Diamond. And... [Read more]

Andy MacDonald Memorial Fundraiser Is Nov. 29th

Just over two years ago, a torrential storm hit, causing the Cowlitz River near Mt. Rainier to overflow and sweep Highline High ’05 graduate Andy MacDonald away to a tragic death at age 19. Andy... [Read more]

Reminder: Dick Dahlgard Memorial Is Sat. At 3pm

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VIDEO: Some Memories Of Dick Dahlgard, Burien Icon

Story and Video by Janet Grella Dick Dahlgard passed away Wed., Nov. 5th With the passing of Dick Dahlgard on Wednesday, Nov. 5th, Burien has lost one of its most passionate supporters. So passionate in... [Read more]