November 2008

Low Tide Creatures at Night - Led by Camp Long Staff

Winter low tides occur only at night, and this is a good time to examine intertidal creatures because the animals prefer dark and wet conditions. At low tide on a hot summer day, these same animals are stressed due to the temperature, light, and people, and there are also many more predators during the day.

Stephanie Raymond of People for Puget Sound also says that "Using a flashlight really focuses your attention in one little spot. In the summer you have a lot more input and it's easier to miss things.

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The Phinney Association to host Winter Celebration

Shop for unique gifts and watch live performances at the Phinney Neighborhood Association's Winter Festival Dec. 6 and 7.

There will be more than 115 craft booths to browse through and an ongoing variety of entertainment.

You will find candles, hand blown glass, clothing, paintings and local people.

Amelia Serafin, 11, will be showing off her recycled sock potholders.

"The potholders come in different patterns, textures and colors," said Amelia.

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Bad economy hurts Burien's biggest tax source

Car dealerships in Burien and all across the country have seen a big drop in business lately because of the struggling economy.

That's not just bad news for the dealerships but also for the city of Burien. Auto dealerships are Burien's biggest business tax revenue source.

The sales tax on car dealerships and auto parts make up about 30 percent of the city's revenue, according to Burien Finance Director Tabatha Miller.

"It's certainly something we are well aware of," she said.

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Burien Little Theatre offers unique take on Christmas classic

"Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol," an irreverent and moving take on Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale, will run at the Burien Little Theatre from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31.

All performances are at the Burien Community Center, 437 S.W. 144th St.

Opening night will feature The Dickens Carolers in the lobby before curtain call.

Tickets are $5-$18.

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Tukwila, SeaTac draft fire master plan

The cities of Tukwila and SeaTac are working together on a comprehensive plan to possibly join forces through their fire departments.

The fire master plan was started, according to Tukwila Fire Chief Nick Olivas, by a series of discussions between the two former mayors of each city--Steve Mullet of Tukwila and Gene Fisher of SeaTac.

"They had a discussion on whether or not it was feasible for our two departments to work more closely together," said Chief Olivas.

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Highline College volunteer is recognized

The Council for Resource Development has selected Dan Altmayer as the 2008 Campus Impact Award recipient for his volunteer efforts as a Highline Community College Foundation board member. _

"This is quite an honor," said Altmayer. "It reflects on the strength of our board, the institution, and the belief of the community and their support of our college."__

Altmayer received his award Nov.

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Highline College offers retraining for workers

Highline Community College can offer immediate help for workers displaced amid the current economic troubles.

The worker retraining program helps people who are unemployed or facing imminent layoffs learn new professional skills to get back in the work force.

"Workers who find out they are losing their jobs should check into retraining options as soon as possible," said John Huber, Highline's worker retraining manager.

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Lancers capture 3A state swimming title

The first last year shall be first this year...and the year before.

It’s loud and clear and quite painful to the competition, too, as the Kennedy Lancers three-peat as 3A state champs, stinging the competition yet again in the first race and the last -- plus a lot of races in between, getting in the girls WIAA swimming and diving championships at the Weyerhausser King County Aquatic Center pool in Federal Way Saturday, Nov. 15.

“It was every bit as much fun as last year, for different reasons,” said Lancers coach Marc Stock.

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