June 2017

information from Alki Art Fair

The Alki Art Fair is looking for volunteers for the 2017 fair. The fair will be held on the promenade of Alki Beach on July 22nd & 23rd. All levels of participation are welcome!

Please contact Gayle Pond at volunteers@alkiartfair.org.

Volunteers are needed on the following committees:

• Auction
• Fundraising
• Information Booth
• Logistics
• Performance
• Publicity (design & marketing)

– Typical jobs include

Set up Saturday morning and tear down Sunday night (Logistics)
Stow Music Stage equipment in bathhouse Saturday night (Performance)
Staff the auction in the Bathhouse (Silent Auction)
Direct musicians and vendors and keep parking spaces on Alki Ave clear for loading and offloading (Traffic Control)
Staff the information booth and sell T-shirts (Volunteer, Publicity)
Assist art vendor setup and tear down
Assist director as “runner” for vendors

By Gwen Davis

This Thursday, June 22, the West Seattle Transportation Coalition (WSTC) will hold the West Seattle Light Rail Station Routing Workshop. The event will take place at the Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

In a facilitated setting, the workshop will explore light rail systems, the ST3 proposed routing options and related processes. Five breakout tables will cover: the Delridge Station, the 35th Ave SW Station, the Junction Station, general routes/alignments/elevations and “other”.

Goals for the community-led workshop include: exploring the costs and impacts of each option — underground, surface and elevated — on the community; determining where the community and neighborhoods want light rail routed to best serve West Seattle and improve ingress-egress for the Peninsula; and discussing ways to get light rail delivered sooner than 2030.

information from Museum of Flight

On July 8, The Museum hosts Seattle's premiere of a new documentary about one of the most sensational women pilots of the 1930s. "Aviatrix: The Katherine Sui Fun Cheung Story" tells the story of the young Chinese immigrant who defied racial and gender bias to become a daredevil stunt pilot during the Golden Age of Aviation. The 2 p.m. screening will be introduced by the film's director Ed Moy, and be followed by a discussion with Moy, Vincent Chin Hsiang Yao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Seattle, the film's associate producer Jasmine Shih, and voice actress Katherine Park, who is featured in the documentary.

The documentary features archival newsreel from a 1935 women's air show in Long Beach, Calif., where Katherine performed stunts with her biplane. Katherine's story has been the inspiration for short films, stage performances, visual art pieces, and even a comic strip.

information from the City of Burien

Members of the Burien City Council voted to select Brian J. Wilson as the next city manager for the City of Burien. The Council voted to approve his contract during Monday night’s Council meeting. Serving both Council and the community, Wilson will provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of the City of Burien.

"I am honored to be selected for this position." said Wilson. "Burien is a special place that is rich in diversity, culture, and opportunity. I look forward to working in partnership with residents, businesses, and City staff in order to meet our Council's strategic goals and enhance the quality of life for our residents."

Interim City Manager Tony Piasecki will stay with the City for a period of time to make it a smooth transition.

“Wilson’s experience in economic development, sound fiscal management, and commitment to community engagement makes me confident the city will have a strong and competent leader,” Burien Mayor Lucy Krakowiak said. “I feel very proud of the hardworking and talented staff that will be working with him.”

Employees and trustees of Highline College have earned a wide range of awards for their professional excellence and achievements. The honors reflect their contributions to their communities and students at the college.
 
The award winners are Dan Altmayer and Doris Martinez, both of Federal Way; Dr. Jonathan Brown, Seattle; Judy Mannard, Des Moines; Patricia McDonald, West Seattle; Fred Mendoza, Normandy Park; and Rus Higley and Michael Tuncap, both of Tacoma.
 
Dan Altmayer
Dan Altmayer, of Federal Way, received the 2017 Trustee Leadership Award from the Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT). ACT annually recognizes an individual trustee who has made a significant contribution to promote Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges.
 
Among Altmayer’s many contributions is the work he has done on behalf of education and support for veterans at two-year colleges. As a veteran of the U.S. Army, Altmayer knows firsthand what it is like to return to civilian life and the importance of support programs to help veterans make the transition.
 

Arnold W. Aubol “Arnie” died on Memorial Day, after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

A beloved family man and Korean veteran, Arnie is predeceased by Alma, his beloved wife of 55 years, son Billy, grandson Ryan and sisters Gen and Lois.

He is survived by his children Ron, Debbie, Marty, Sharon, Tim and brother Chet; grandchildren Jon, Bob, Jeff, Frank, Breanne, Debbie Ann, Susan, Cheryl, Matt and Michelle; fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Born in St. Cloud, MN in 1928, he was inducted into the Armed Forces September 25, 1950 and honorably discharged August 15, 1956. An active member of the American Legion and 40 et 8 veterans organizations, he also served on the Shelton Cemetery board of directors.

Service to be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton, WA on June 24, 2017 at 1:00 pm, with reception following.

Published in Westside Seattle, June 23, 2017.

Wilma “Terry” Jean Boswell, 89, a South Seattle resident, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2017. A family celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017.

She was born in Denver, Colorado on May 19, 1928 to Carl and Jessie Lipperd. She moved to Seattle in 1941 and graduated from Broadway High School in 1945. English Literature was her major at the University of Washington, where she graduated in 1949.

She and Barrett Boswell married on October 18, 1949. They raised their four children in a suburb of Tukwila, WA. She was a stay-at-home mom, but did volunteer work for the Seattle blood bank and the Seattle Library for the Blind, was a foster parent for 21 newborn babies and became a Stephen minister in 2003.
Terry was preceded in death by her grandson, Corey Oleson in August 2000, and her husband Barry in August 2001. She is survived by her four children, Ralph and wife Carol, Jeff and wife Ruth, Larry and Laura, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Published in Westside Seattle, June 23, 2017.

Douglas L. Perske, 67, of Seattle passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Lynnwood, Washington.
Born in Seattle, Washington on June 17, 1949, to Douglas W. and Laverne E. Perske, Doug grew up in Ballard. Doug graduated from Ballard High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. While serving his country he received several commendations: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman badge, Army Commendation Medal, Marksman and Sharpshooter. Doug enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his children Tami Riley of Spotsylvania, VA, Ryan Perske & his wife Karna of Sultan, WA, Matthew Perske & his wife Brittany of Vancouver, WA; his sister Sandy Salmons of Vancouver, WA, and 7 grandchildren: Derek, Olivia, Skylar, Colton, Alayna, Lexi and Logan. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas and Laverne Perske.
A memorial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 14 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.
Published in Westside Seattle, June 23, 2017.

Born at home on a farm in Wisconsin on February 12, 1933, to Cliff and Rose Wollum, Wanda passed away in California on June 10, 2017. Wanda had two brothers, Paul and Leland.  The small Norwegian family moved to Minnesota and Ohio before settling in Seattle, where her father worked for Northwest Orient and her mother was an Avon lady. Wanda excelled in school graduating from Highline High School in 1951.  Wanda married “Steb” Stebbins in 1955 and they had four children together.  

After their divorce, Wanda worked as a bookkeeper until she earned a degree from Seattle University and became a CPA.  Wanda moved to Alaska and then to California, where she later retired.  Wanda loved to travel, cook, dance, and especially loved cultivating her garden. 

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and is survived by her children: Steve (Kim) Stebbins, Cliff (Diana) Stebbins, Sheri Viggiano, Brian Stebbins, and her nine grandchildren.  There will be a small gathering in July to remember Wanda.

Published in Westside Seattle, June 23, 2017.

By Katy G. Wilkens

Breakfast in a jar, tasty wherever you go

It seems I am always late getting off to work. I walk through my garden on all but the rainiest days, and I can get sidetracked picking rhubarb, snacking on blueberries or watching a robin hop through the lettuce. So I need a quick and easy breakfast I can eat at home or take along.

Breakfast in a jar is an excellent solution. I just put a hearty grain in a Mason jar or plastic container, and then add fruit, milk or yogurt along with some nuts. Voila! Breakfast is served.

Most breakfast in a jar recipes use oatmeal, but one of my favorite grains is farro, the ancestor of modern wheat. Unlike oatmeal, it needs to be cooked. I put a batch in my slow cooker the night before and wake up to a hearty whole grain breakfast that I can dish up for a week. The next week I switch to quinoa, couscous, oatmeal or brown rice. I even have a mix of black, brown and red rice that cooks nicely in my rice cooker.