September 2016

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has a special exhibit open to the public commemorating local response to the tragic events of 9/11/2001 at the log house museum located at 3003 61st Ave. S.W.

Clay Eals, Executive Director of the museum said, "For today, the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, we have put on display the laminated, large-format notebook "First Response: A Community's Grief, Hope, Horror and Prayer," a 2002 exhibit depicting the wide array of writings, drawings and other items left at the base of the Alki Statue of Liberty replica in the days following 9/11. Our open hours are noon to 4 p.m."

Artist installations, the magical electric procession, food trucks, music and most of all lights of all kinds were part of the annual Arts-A-Glow lantern festival in Dottie Harper Park on Sept. 10.

People arrived early and began making lanterns, showing up in costumes, some quite elaborate, many chock full of lights. As the evening got underway circus acts by SANCA wandered about, stilt walking and trapeze performances were offered by Cabiri and music flowed from the stage.

As darkness fell the true magic became more evident as each installation took on a special self lit isolation in the park, a shadow theater got going holding kids in fascination as characters acted out parts in silhouette on the screen.

Food trucks kept people fed and the weather held keeping spirits positive through the end of the evening.

Camp Long celebrated its 75th anniversary Sept 10 with a Mountain Festival. In tribute to Clark Schurman, one of the founders of Camp Long and a mountaineer and artist, the theme of the event was “Climbing to new heights.”

During the event rock climbing, rappelling, arts and crafts, nature programs, falconry and the Camp Long Challenge Course*. were open for people to climb and clamber over.

A commemorative flag ceremony featured guest speakers, Mayor Ed Murray, Southwest Seattle Historical Society Executive Director Clay Eals, and included Mike Gauthier, the Chief of Staff of Yosemite National Park, who spent 19 years as the Supervisory Climbing Ranger at Mt. Rainier.

Dawn Schellenberg and Sam Woods of SDOT will be providing an update and Q&A session on the SW Admiral Way Safety Project at the Admiral Neighborhood Association meeting 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 13, 2016.
They both conducted an on-site 'Walk & Talk' session on August 20 and are now involved in “preparatory work” including marking the roadway for upcoming lane changes as part of the final design.

Construction should begin soon.

The ANA meets at The Sanctuary at Admiral, at 2656 42nd Ave SW. Their monthly meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.

information from South Seattle College

West Seattle-based Nucor Steel has been a longtime supporter of South Seattle College and the West Seattle community. This summer, Nucor donated approximately 65,000 pounds of steel to the college’s Welding Fabrication Technology program, which will help students hone their skills and prepare for welding careers for several quarters to come.

“To get a few pieces of steel here and there is one thing,” Welding Instructor Rick Baker said. “To get a whole truckload is a whole different story!”

“It’s a huge help to our program,” Welding Instructor Doug Rupik added, stating the steel bars will be used for classwork, unique building projects, welding booth improvements and “to help us get students prepared for the Washington Association of Building Officials welding certification test.”

(Sept. 7, 2016 - Burien, WA) – Enjoy fabulous food, drink and theatrical performances at Burien Actors Theatre’s Gala Party & Show on Saturday, Sept. 17.

From 6 to 9 p.m., be among the first to get a sneak peek into BAT’s 2016-17 season during this kick-off to Burien Actors Theatre’s 37th season of better live theater. Experience BAT’s fantastical music, comedy and drama, plus backstage tours and special giveaways. Nosh on delectable food and beverages from Burien businesses.

Admission is just $15 for the entire event, including food, drink and entertainment. BAT requests people RSVP to rsvp@burienactorstheatre.org or 206-242-5180 by Sept. 15 so BAT has a head count for ordering food.

ABOUT BURIEN ACTORS THEATRE
Exciting live theater has been a tradition in Burien since 1955. Incorporated in 1980, Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) has been a leading producer of quality live theater serving residents of the Seattle and south Puget Sound areas.

information from City of Seattle

On a cloudy day, April Charlie explores the forests of Camp Long for the first time. Through her three-year-old eyes it is a wonderland – full of towering conifers, big rocks and colorful animals. It’s a perfect place to ramble, burrow and play. The best part is Charlie will get to enjoy an education full of healthy, active play in a sensory rich world where she will build both the social and emotional skills needed for a productive life and the academic skills needed for success in school.

In an outdoor classroom, lessons have a natural magic: instead of counting marbles, children collect and count acorns; to learn colors, geometry and fine motor control, children use paintbrushes to spread pollen between flowers and record the color, shape and number of petals to share with the class; and with a pile of leaves and twigs, they build sculptures and art that reflect the wilds of their imagination.

information from King County

King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled an estimated $30 million operating investment over the next two years that adds 300,000 hours of bus service to reduce overcrowding and improve reliability. The package also adds service in areas that are currently underserved. In addition, the Executive’s proposed biennial budget includes additional funding for safety enhancements and operator training, as well as systems investments that support METRO CONNECTS, Metro’s long range vision.

“As a region, we are increasingly getting around by transit. To meet the needs of riders across our system, we’re making smart investments that will help relieve over-crowding now, and make sure we’re doing the right things to create a more mobile future,” said Executive Constantine. “With a strong local economy, we have the opportunity to make life better for our customers and for our transit employees. And we will target investments for long-term efficiencies.”

Highlights of the $1.6 billion transit biennial operating budget and $1.8 billion, 6-year capital program include:

Remember that universal schoolroom nightmare?

It is the one where you show up for class one morning---and discover you have forgotten to wear any clothes. Of course once you awaken, you realize the dream is absurd. Unless you are Tim Kosebud, my long ago fourth grade classmate.

He arrived at St. Francis elementary one wintry day---and while taking off his long overcoat ---discovered he had somehow forgotten to don a pair of pants. Since St. Francis was a parochial catholic school, Kosebud was definitely not wearing the recommended uniform. A furtive call to his mother saved the day---as she soon arrived with his pair of salt-and-pepper corduroy pants.

(A few years later, Tim got himself into trouble again when he tried to sneak beer into school---and it wasn’t even good beer. Very flat. At least the nun who taught our class said so.)

I remembered episodes like those a couple of weeks ago at the 80th anniversary commemoration of that school in Bend, Oregon. Given the honor of emceeing the event, I took some time to think back on old school days, classmates and teachers. Even old food.

Summary-(Burien) a 27 year old Sacramento man was shot early Sunday morning after leaving a party in Burien. The man was taken to Highline Hospital by friends and transferred to Harborview where he later died. (Case#C16045227)

Story- On Sunday morning around 4:30 police responded to the area of S128 St and 21 Ave S for a report of shots being fired. Within minutes police were told that a man with multiple gunshot wounds had been driven by friends to Highline Hospital.

Detectives learned the victim, a 27 year old Sacramento man, had been at a party with friends in the area of S128 St and 22 Ave S. The victim left the party on foot and a short time later, friends found him on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311 or you can call Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS

Sergeant Cindi West
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