The Clarion Hotel in SeaTac will be holding a special St. Patrick’s Day Spaghetti Feed & Auction fundraiser for the Des Moines Area Food Bank next Wednesday, March 17th from 5pm – 8pm at their location at 3000 South 176th Street in SeaTac.

Cost is $10 in advance for adults ($13 at door); Students & Seniors $7; or $25 for a Family Pack.

All proceeds go to the Des Moines Area Food Bank, so come on down, have some good spaghetti and help your hungry neighbors.

Here are the details:

WHAT: St. Patrick’s Day Spaghetti Feed and Auction fundraiser for the Des Moines Area Food Bank.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 17th, 5:00PM-8:00PM.

WHERE: Clarion Hotel, located at 3000 S. 176th St. in SeaTac.

COST: Adults $10 in advance, $13 at door; Students & Seniors $7; Family pack $25.

INFO: Proceeds go to the Des Moines Area Food Bank.

RSVP: Please call 206-676-3742 to RSVP, or click here for more information.

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The heat wave has arrived, with temps predicted to be in the 90s through most of the week, so if you’re suffering from the heat, we highly recommend you head on over to the City of SeaTac’s Community Center, which will remain open as a “Cooling Shelter” until 10pm.

The Community Center has capacity for 100 citizens to stay cool, comfortable and safe. Libraries and shopping centers are also convenient locations to get out of the heat.

Keep in mind also that air quality is expected to be poor during this week’s heat wave so it is recommended those susceptible to breathing difficulties stay inside.

Notification will be communicated each day this week by an automated message sent to each resident’s home by 12:00 noon. Additionally, a recording will be posted on the social services support line which can be reached by dialing 2-1-1.

SeaTac Community Center
13735 24th Avenue South
SeaTac WA 98168
Phone: 206.973.4680

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The King County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a white, 1990s-model 4-door BMW 5 Series car (see reference photos above of a similar vehicle) driven by the suspects in a shooting that left an 18 year-old man dead on Wednesday night.

As our sister site The B-Town Blog reported, the incident occurred about 11:30pm on Wednesday, June 24th. The victim was in the back seat of a car that was southbound on Military Road South. Four friends were with him in the car. A second vehicle began following the victim’s car but turned off at South 140th. As it did, several rounds were fired and the man was hit.

The men drove straight to Highline Medical Center in Burien, and the victim collapsed in the entrance to the Emergency Room. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

The dead man is believed to be from California and was in the area visiting relatives.

If anyone recognizes the vehicle or has information on the shooting they are asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at (206) 296-3311 (24 hours) or 911.

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Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America, including the California wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events worldwide. During Hurricane Katrina, Amateur Radio – often called “Ham Radio” – was often the ONLY way people could communicate, and hundreds of volunteer “hams” traveled south to save lives and property.

When trouble is brewing, Amateur Radio’s people are often the first to provide rescuers with critical information and communications. On the weekend of June 27 – 28, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with the Highline area’s ham radio operators and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about. Showing the newest digital and satellite capabilities, voice communications and even historical Morse code, hams from across the USA will be holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities.

This annual event, called “Field Day” is the climax of the week long “Amateur Radio Week” sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the country. Their slogan, “When All Else Fails, Ham Radio Works” is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. More than 30,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year’s event.

“We hope that people will come and see for themselves, this is not your grandfather’s radio anymore,” said Allen Pitts, W1AGP, of the ARRL. “The communications that ham radio people can quickly create have saved many lives when other systems failed or were overloaded. And besides that – it’s fun!”

In the Highline area, the Highline Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating Amateur Radio at Marvista Park, 4th Avenue SW and SW 200th Street in Normandy Park on June 27th and 28th. They invite the public to come and see ham radio’s capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes. The Highline area includes Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and Tukwila as well as the North Highline unincorporated area.

There are over 650,000 Amateur Radio licensees in the US, and more than 2.5 million around the world. Through the ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Services program, ham volunteers provide emergency communications for thousands of state and local emergency response agencies, all for free.

The public is most cordially invited to come, meet and talk with the hams. See what modern Amateur Radio can do. They can even help you get on the air!

To learn more about the Highline Amateur Radio Club, go to http://highlinearc.cfsites.org. To learn more about Amateur Radio, go to www.emergency-radio.org.

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The Highline Medical Foundation has a simple question for you, and they’re not horsing around:

Q: What could possibly be more fun than watching the Kentucky Derby live simulcast at a VIP trackside tent at Emerald Downs, with a sumptuous buffet lunch and silent auction?

A: Well, helping a good cause at the same time! Highline Medical Foundation is sponsoring Hats on for Highline to raise money for cancer care and other patient care programs on Saturday, May 2nd, beginning at 11:30am at Emerald Downs in Auburn.

This will be an afternoon of fun and fashion, complete with regional delicacies, Mint Juleps and the traditional festive Derby Day hats.

Details include:

• It’s on Saturday, May 2nd
• Gates open at 11:30am
• Buffet will be served beginning at 12:30pm.
• A silent auction of hats and other items includes glamorous hats for women, upscale straw Panama hats for men, and even a Harley-Davidson motorcycle helmet!
• At 3:04pm post time, the bugle will call Churchill Downs jockeys to their mounts for the famous “Run for the Roses” Kentucky Derby.
• Attendees are welcome to stay at Emerald Downs until 7:00 p.m. to watch the full complement of live races at the track that day.
• There even will be a handicapper to explain the ABCs of horseracing for any novices.
• Tickets are $45 each, and include admission to Emerald Downs, seating in the VIP trackside tent, parking, program, racing form and tip sheet.
• Reservations, due by April 25th, can be made by calling 206.901.8500, or emailing events@highlinemedical.org

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The King County Sheriff’s Department released the above video Wednesday, which was taken from a security camera near the intersection of International Blvd. and South 188th Street in SeaTac, where a Tuesday shooting injured two, one critically.

Police are looking for help in identifying the suspects in the silver Ford Taurus, which can be seen about :20 seconds in.

Here are details directly from the Sheriff’s office:

The Sheriff’s Office is looking for any witnesses to yesterday’s shooting in SeaTac. Two men were wounded, one critically. In addition, a possible suspect was shot in the groin, and the circumstances surrounding that injury remain unclear.

A video is attached that shows the immediate aftermath of the shooting. The video starts just after about 20 rounds were fired from an AK-47 or similar rifle into a stopped car occupied by four people, include a 2 year-old boy.

About 8 seconds into the video the victim’s Cadillac can be seen trying to force its way through congested traffic after the shots were fired.

Then the suspect’s Ford Taurus comes into clear view as three suspects clamber back into the car and it flees northbound on International Blvd.

Detectives would like to speak with anyone who was stuck in traffic and may be able to identify the suspects.

Witnesses are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (206) 296-3311.

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You survived April Fool’s Day, but will you make it through “April Drool’s Day” without taking home a new best friend?

This Sunday, April 5th, from Noon-3pm will be a special event where you can meet adoptable dogs and puppies from nine shelters and rescues. Over 100 dogs available, including small dogs. Fall in love with your new best friend. All dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, temperament tested and up to date on shots. Trainers, staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you find the right match for your family.

Many of these dogs are from rural shelters and really need a chance at a home.

“April Drools” will take place at Paws-Abilities dog training center, which is located at 1007 Industry Drive in Tukwila (map below).

More information at www.pawsitivealliance.org.

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King County’s “Wastemobile” will be making a major pickup stop in the area this coming weekend of March 27th through 29th, and here are the details:

WHAT: Spring Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

WHEN: March 27-29 from 10am – 5pm

WHERE: Des Moines Marina, 22307 Dock Street in Des Moines (map below)

INFO: The Wastemobile is a free service to residents of King County. It travels to many communities to provide household hazardous waste disposal services for King County residents. Bring your household hazardous waste to the Wastemobile collection event in your area.

What happens to your hazardous waste:

• Corrosive Liquids: Such as drain cleaner, pool chemicals, etc. are neutralized at a treatment facility.
• Latex paint: Uncontaminated latex paint can be blended and tinted for reuse, then sold as new product. Latex paint that isn’t recyclable into new paint may be used as an additive in the manufacture of certain cement compounds.
• Lead acid batteries: Recycled at smelters in the US, reclaiming the lead.
• Mercury: Processed through retort and prepared for use in commercial applications.
• Oil-base paints, solvents and thinners: Blended into a fuel mixture for use at facilities such as cement kilns.
• Pesticides and poisons: Kept in their original containers or sealed in a bag if the container is rusty or leaking. Each container is nestled one-by-one into layers of absorbent granules inside steel drums. These wastes are incinerated or placed in a hazardous waste landfill.
• Used Motor Oil: Accepted at the Wastemobile or by private sector businesses is re-refined into new lubricating products or reused as fuel for ships and cement kilns.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Aerosols (if not empty), for others see below
• Automotive batteries
• Automotive products (oil, gasoline, antifreeze, brake fluid, etc.)
• Batteries (except alkaline)
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Gasoline
• Glues and adhesives
• Household Cleaners (Ammonia, bleach)
• Hobby chemicals
• Oil-based paints
• Indoor & outdoor pesticides
• Products that contain mercury (Fluorescent lamps, thermometers, thermostats)
• Pool and Spa Supplies
• Propane tanks (5 gallon max)
• Road flares
• Thinners and solvents

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

• 55 gallon drums of household hazardous waste
• Call the Household Hazards Phone Line for a Waste Clearance: 206-296-4692
• Aerosols (empty): Aerosols include paints, pesticides, solvent cleaners, and oven cleaners. Low toxicity products that are typically used for beauty and hygiene uses (hair sprays, shaving creams, deoderant, etc.), and empty aerosol cans may be disposed of in the garbage.
• Alkaline batteries: Information on household batteries
• Biological wastes: Call the Household Hazards Phone Line at 206-296-4692
• Bullets, munitions, gunpowder, fireworks, etc.: Call your local non-emergency police number (DM: 206-878-3301 • NP: 206-248-7600 • Burien: 206-296-3333)
• Computers: Visit the Take it Back Network website
• Empty containers of any type: Treat as garbage, but see our information on gas cylinders
• Explosives: Call the Bomb Squad, 911
• Latex Paint (including latex paint stains): Dry it out and put it in the garbage with the lid off. Use one (1) part kitty litter to one (1) part latex paint or mix with a commercial paint hardener according to directions. Drying out latex paints and latex paint stains may vary depending on the product and time of year.
• Medical wastes (including sharps): See the Public Health information website
• Medications: Leave in the original container and place the container in a closed heavy duty ziplock bag. Place this bag in another plastic bag (so not conspicuous) and place it in the garbage can.
• Oil-contaminated soil: Call the Household Hazards Phone Line at 206-296-4692
• Paint brushes and empty paint cans: Treat as garbage (see above).
• Smoke detectors, radioactive wastes: Call the Household Hazards phone line at 206-296-4692
• Televisions: See the Public Health information website
• Tires: See the Public Health information website

Questions? Call the Household Hazards Phone Line at 206-296-4692.

For everyone’s safety, please remember these tips:

1. Don’t mix products.
2. Keep products in original containers.
3. Label products not in original containers.
4. Secure products so they won’t tip over or leak.
5. Secure the entire load in your vehicle or trailer. Vehicles arriving with unsecured loads at public or private transfer stations in King County can be charged an unsecured load fee. (King County Solid Waste Division)
6. Store products away from the passenger compartment of your vehicle and keep them separate from items you wish to retain.
7. Stay in your vehicle during unloading at the Wastemobile.
8. Site limits:

• For the Seattle facilities and the King County Wastemobile, there is a 30-gallon gasoline limit, and pre-approval is required for large quantities (over 50 gallons), containers over 5 gallons in size, and any unusual wastes. Contact the Household Hazards Line at (206) 296-4692, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., except holidays, for disposal options and procedures.

DIRECTIONS:

Des Moines Marina is located at (see map below):

22307 Dock Street
Des Moines, WA 98198

From I-5 take the Kent-Des Moines Road exit, follow Hwy signs to Des Moines, west on South 227th Street down to the Marina. Site is located in the north parking lot.

If you have a Thomas Guide map, look on Page 684 J-6.

More information at the Wastemobile website.

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Theresa Frasch tells us that area unemployed can received a free “Franklin Planner” this coming Saturday, March 14th at the Franklin Covey Store at Southcenter Mall.

It appears that the only catch is that you have to physically go into the store and provide them with information about your last employer, thus giving them the chance to upsell you their other products.

But what do you expect for free?

Here are the details:

LOST YOUR JOB? GET A FREE FRANKLIN PLANNER FROM FRANKLIN COVEY

Unemployed Can Receive a Boost from Franklin Covey Product Stores Nationwide

WHO: Individuals who recently lost their jobs are invited to visit a FranklinCovey Products store nationwide this coming Saturday to receive a free 2009 Franklin Planner.

WHAT: FranklinCovey Products is giving those who have recently lost their job a leg up during these recessionary times. Individuals recently unemployed can receive one 2009 Franklin Planner for free by providing the names of their last employer and the date they were laid off.

WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2009 10:30 am – 9:00pm (In-store event only)

WHERE: Franklin Covey at SouthCenter Mall, located at 122 SouthCenter Mall in Tukwila; 206-431-0341

WHY: Getting organized for a job search can ultimately save much time and frustration. Having one place to track all information, contacts, appointments, job leads, and interview notes can make a job search less stressful and more productive. Planning and organization are an integral component of a job search. FranklinCovey products and tools can bring focus, direction, and a sense of purpose to an individual’s daily decisions and can help lesson the panic that surrounds a job loss.

INFO: For more information, please visit www.franklinplanner.com

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“To Your Health,” Highline Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Gala and Auction is Saturday evening, March 7th at the SeaTac Hilton Ballroom.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Highline Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Gala and Auction; Black Tie Optional

WHEN: Saturday, March 7th:

• 5:30pm: Doors open for Silent Auction and Champagne Reception
• 7pm: Dinner and Live Auction

COST: $150 Patron Tickets, $250 VIP Tickets; more info here:

INFO: RSVP by Monday, Feb. 23rd to (206) 901-8501 or email MClingman@highlinemedical.org; more info at the event website.

Save the date of Saturday, March 7, 2009 for the Highline Medical Center Foundation’s “To Your Health” Annual Gala & Auction at the Hilton Seattle Airport.

The auction will feature the following live items. Be sure to check back as the event gest closer as the list will be updated each week.

• Two weeks in Mazatlan
• Private suite for 16 at Safeco Field for a Mariners game
• Trip to LA and tickets to Dr. Phil and The Doctros shows
• Fishing trip to Argentina
• Gourmet dinner for eight
• Fall trip to Vermont
• Fighter pilot for the day
• Puget Sound sailing excursion
• One week in Maui
• Husky vs. Cougar package including football game tickets
• One week in guest house in South Africa
• A year in bloom: 12 months of flowers

For ticket, sponsor or donation information, please contact us at (206) 901-8501 or email MClingman@highlinemedical.org.

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