FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Fuddy-Duddy
by Dave Markwell I am approaching “old fuddy-duddy” age. Next week, I will turn 45. This seems to have happened rather suddenly, though I have no big feelings about it, except that I’m glad I made it. (NOT a jinx!!) Through the years, I have changed and not changed. The obvious signs of my trek toward fuddy-duddy-dom include: ear hair, complaining about politics, a strong affinity for a recliner and a marked indifference towards the things I don’t care about. I can’t even fake it anymore or don’t care to. Indicators that I haven’t yet arrived at grouchy old man status yet ...
Common Good Benefit Brunch will be Saturday, April 26
The 'Common Good' Brunch will be held Saturday, April 26 at the Des Moines Activity Center, from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. Cost is $10 for Adults, $7.50 for Seniors (62 and over) and $5 for children under 10 (first child with each group will be FREE). There will also be a raffle for two gift baskets including Des Moines area gift cards for restaurants and services along with CDs from the bands playing in the Concerts in the Park 2014 summer series. Proceeds will support free-admission Destination Des Moines activities for the whole family including: Des Moines Waterland Festival Fireworks over Des Moines Art on Poverty ...
Highline Mayors update Chamber members on local economic rebound
Story by Ralph Nichols Photos by Scott Schaefer Highline cities have weathered the recession and now their economic futures look bright, mayors of four area cities told members of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, April 11. Mayors Dave Kaplan, Des Moines, Lucy Krakowiak, Burien, Mia Gregerson, SeaTac, and Jim Haggerton, Tukwila, all said at the annual luncheon that city revenues are increasing as new economic development boosts their local economies. [caption id="attachment_72851" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Des Moines Mayor Dave Kaplan[/caption] DES MOINES “It’s been a very eventful year,” Kaplan declared. “Our best days are ahead.” Delayed time and again by the recession, the Des ...
Wastemobile coming to Des Moines Marina April 25-27
The Wastemobile is coming to the Des Moines Marina the weekend of April 25-27, offering free household hazardous waste disposal to all King County and city residents. Residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the marina parking lot (22307 Dock Street) both days. Residents can drop off household hazardous waste items including pesticides, oil-based paints, automotive products (oil, antifreeze, auto batteries, etc.), fluorescent bulbs/tubes and other items without a charge. The service is pre-paid through garbage and sewer utility fees. About the Wastemobile Celebrating ...
Residents invited to Open House on Comprehensive Plan Wednesday, April 23
The City of Des Moines will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, April 23 to provide an opportunity for the community to offer input on the Comprehensive Plan Review and Update. The open house will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Des Moines Activity Center, located at 2045 S. 216th Street. Topics covered at this workshop will include: land use, environment, economic development, and housing. The City of Des Moines is updating its Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) governed by RCW 36.70A. Most jurisdictions in the state are required to adopt a ...
Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce’s Mayor’s Luncheon is Friday
The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce will hold its April Membership Luncheon this Friday, April 11, at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center. The Mayors of Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac and Tukwila will update the business community about specific issues in their community. Speaking at the luncheon will be: Mayor Dave Kaplan, Des Moines Mayor Mia Gregerson, SeaTac Mayor Lucy Krakowiak, Burien Mayor Jim Haggerton, Tukwila During their addresses, the Mayors will focus on economic development activities within in their communities. The Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center is located at 17620 International Boulevard, and the event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at ...
Who will ‘Walk the Plank’ at April Pools Day at Mount Rainier Pool April 19?
Ten public officials including the mayor, police chief and a King County Councilman are teaming up this month to combat drowning in Des Moines and Normandy Park – but which one(s) will 'Walk the Plank' at Mt. Rainier Pool Saturday, April 19? Each participant is prepared to walk fully clothed off the Mount Rainier Pool diving board if their supporters pledge the most money to help support swim lesson scholarships for disadvantaged youth – to vote online, click here. Their efforts are in response to statistics that show eight people drown in Southwest King County last year, four of them within the ...
Highline School District will move 6th Grade to Middle School
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="220"] Teacher Ellen Dorr believes moving sixth grade to middle school will have a positive impact on students.[/caption] The Highline School District announce Friday (April 4) that it will be moving 6th grade to Middle School, starting in the 2015-16 school year "or later." The district said the decision to make the move comes "after months of studying enrollment projections, staff and community feedback, and academic research." “I am thrilled that sixth-graders will finally be in a place that is developmentally appropriate for them. Sixth-graders belong in middle school,” said Des Moines Elementary School teacher Nicole Malmgren, who has taught ...
City begins marina floor development plan
by Jack Mayne The Des Moines City Council has taken the first tentative steps toward developing the city’s marina floor from a collection of older buildings, boat storage sheds and parking lots into a year-around destination event and small marketplace. After a presentation by Good Fit Development and its partners, Councilmember Melissa Musser moved that the city staff begin negotiations to work out a development agreement and a ground-lease contract for the marina. Musser said she had become involved with the development of a plan four and a half years ago when she was appointed to chair the Municipal Facilities Committee that began ...
Longtime Des Moines resident Clark Snure has passed away
Longtime Des Moines resident Clark B. Snure passed away on Wednesday, March 26 at age 83. Clark opened a law firm in town in June of 1964, and served on the Chamber of Commerce, the Woodmont Elementary PTA, the Des Moines Rotary Club, the Des Moines Legacy Foundation and the Des Moines Arts Commission. He also served on numerous boards and committees in his effort to make the community of Des Moines a better place. Clark also taught legal classes for many years at Highline Community College. "Although our father had many talents and interests, his life was defined by his three ...
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Fuddy-Duddy
by Dave Markwell I am approaching “old fuddy-duddy” age. Next week, I will turn 45. This seems to have happened rather suddenly, though I have no big feelings about it, except that I’m glad I made... [Read more]
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Berkshire Hathaway Open House: beautiful new 4-BD home in Des Moines!
WLB Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest’s Open House – set for this Saturday, April 19 – is a beautiful and convenient new 4-bedroom home in Des Moines! This 2.5 bath... [Read more]
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Be sure to visit Advertiser Normandy Park Market’s Easter Egg Hunt Saturday
Be sure and stop by Advertiser Normandy Park Market’s Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 19, starting at 10 a.m. Normandy Park Market, located at Normandy Park Towne Center, is the newest full-size,... [Read more]
Highline Premier FC Soccer Club tryouts start April 28
Highline Premier FC Soccer Club tryouts start April 28 and continue through May 18. “Highline Premier FC is the official Premier Development program of the Highline Soccer Association (West Seattle... [Read more]
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Des Moines United Methodist Church holding Easter Service Sunday
Des Moines United Methodist Church will be holding their Inspirational Easter Service Celebration this Sunday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m., with Choir, Bells & Instruments (childcare provided), following... [Read more]
Advertiser ‘Just Between Friends’ is coming to Burien with 4-day sales event
Advertiser Just Between Friends is coming to the former Staples store location in Burien with a 4-day only sales event from April 24 – 27 sure to please thrifty families all around the South King County... [Read more]
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LEGAL TIP: Marine View Law & Escrow offers Title and Escrow Services
by Marine View Law & Escrow DID YOU KNOW… …that Marine View Law & Escrow offers Title and Escrow Services along with free home warranties? At the office of Marine View Law & Escrow,... [Read more]
Common Good Benefit Brunch will be Saturday, April 26
The ‘Common Good’ Brunch will be held Saturday, April 26 at the Des Moines Activity Center, from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. Cost is $10 for Adults, $7.50 for Seniors (62 and over) and $5 for children... [Read more]
Highline Mayors update Chamber members on local economic rebound
Story by Ralph Nichols Photos by Scott Schaefer Highline cities have weathered the recession and now their economic futures look bright, mayors of four area cities told members of the Southwest King County... [Read more]
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Seagulls
by Dave Markwell While sitting in my truck down at my Des Moines Marina, I was writing a different column in my notebook. As I pondered important words and profound thoughts, I watched some seagulls sitting... [Read more]
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Berkshire Hathaway Open House: Normandy Park 3-BD w/Beach Rights!
WLB Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest’s Open House – set for this Sunday, April 13 – is an absolutely lovely Northwest Contemporary home with soaring ceilings, gleaming... [Read more]
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Be sure to visit Advertiser Normandy Park Market’s Open House this Thursday
Be sure and stop by Advertiser Normandy Park Market’s Open House this Thursday, April 10, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Normandy Park Market, located at Normandy Park Towne Center, is the newest full-size, full-service... [Read more]
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Cox Financial will celebrate its 15th Anniversary with a party on April 16
Cox Financial will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary with a party on from 5 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16 at their offices at 112 SW 157th Street in Burien. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will... [Read more]
Wastemobile coming to Des Moines Marina April 25-27
The Wastemobile is coming to the Des Moines Marina the weekend of April 25-27, offering free household hazardous waste disposal to all King County and city residents. Residents can safely dispose of old... [Read more]
Residents invited to Open House on Comprehensive Plan Wednesday, April 23
The City of Des Moines will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, April 23 to provide an opportunity for the community to offer input on the Comprehensive Plan Review and Update. The open house will... [Read more]
Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce’s Mayor’s Luncheon is Friday
The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce will hold its April Membership Luncheon this Friday, April 11, at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center. The Mayors of Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac... [Read more]
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ACME Bowl: lots of lanes, lots of fun, great food & just minutes from Des Moines
We welcome ACME Bowl, our newest Advertiser. ACME, located in Tukwila just east of the mall, is closer to Des Moines than you might think. We checked it out. You can get to ACME from downtown Des Moines... [Read more]
Who will ‘Walk the Plank’ at April Pools Day at Mount Rainier Pool April 19?
Ten public officials including the mayor, police chief and a King County Councilman are teaming up this month to combat drowning in Des Moines and Normandy Park – but which one(s) will ‘Walk the... [Read more]
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