New Waterland Blog Advertiser GGC Embroidery–Grams Gift Closet–is on a mission; that is “to provide small businesses in the area the opportunity to brand and logo in the same manner as a mid to large size businesses at a lower cost,” so says owner/operator Jeananne Tescar-Burcham.
With this mission in mind, Jeananne created her small business from what was once a hobby. She specializes in personalized-custom embroidery and logo items for local sports teams, companies, families and individuals. Her closet of logo-wear includes sweatshirts, polar fleece, polos and hats.
When it came time to order some new shirts for The Waterland Blog staff to wear at the Poverty Bay Wine Festival, we asked our good friend Wayne Corey of the Des Moines Farmers Market “who does your branded clothing?” He strongly recommended GGC Embroidery for their service, quick turnaround and embroidery work..
Come see Jeananne's embroidery handiwork on our shirts at the Poverty Bay Wine Festival.
Are we another satisfied customer of GGC? You betcha! Would we recommend their services for your small business? We sure would.
You can contact Jeananne at 206-931-1548 or click here for the website.
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is an “extremely clean 3 bedroom, 2 full (all new) bath rambler” located near the beach in Hurstwood and priced at $376,950.
This home features newly-refinished hardwoods, new tile in the kitchen and family room, new interior paint, and a 2-car garage with huge attic storage.
Here are the details:
WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, March 7th, from 1pm to 4pm.
WHERE: 13843 17th Ave SW • Burien 98166
INFO:
- List Price: $376,950
- Listing#: 32089
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2
- Fireplaces: 1
- Year Built: 1966
- 2 Garage-Attached
- Approximate House SqFt: 1,420
- Lot Square Footage: 16,000
Interior Features:
- Bath Off Master
- Dble Pane/Strm Windw
Site Features:
- Cable TV
- Fenced-Partially
- Patio
Marketing Remarks:
Extremely clean 3 bdrm, 2 full (all new) bath rambler.
Newly refinished hardwoods and new tile in kitchen and family rm.
New interior paint. 2 car gar. w/huge attic storage.
Sought after Hurstwood-near the beach.
Get in this one! Furniture negotiable if interested..
Directions:
- Ambaum Blvd. to SW 144th St.
- West to 13th SW.
- Right to stop sign.
- Turn Right then immediate left to 13843 17th SW.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing.
Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a “beautifully restored 1.5 story home, with 3-bedrooms and 1.5-bath home right in the heart of Burien” priced at an affordable $269,999.
This home features an Island kitchen with newer appliances, laminate wood flooring and lots of cupboard space.
Here are the details:
WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, Feb. 28th, from 1pm to 4pm.
WHERE: 119 SW 130th Street • Burien 98146
INFO:
- List Price: $269,999
- Listing#: 27215
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.5
- Fireplaces: 1
- Year Built: 1961
- 1 Garage-Attached
- Approximate House SqFt: 2,060
- Lot Square Footage: 7,478
Interior Features:
- Dining Room
- Dble Pane/Strm Windw
- High Tech Cabling,
- Skylights
Site Features:
- Fenced-Fully
- Nat. Gas Available
- RV Parking
Marketing Remarks:
Beautifully restored 1.5 story home, in the heart of Burien. This home features an Island kitchen with newer appliances, laminate wood flooring and lots of cupboard space. The living room has large picture windows, wall to wall carpeting and a fireplace. Newly painted exterior, the roof is only about 5 years old and newer vinyl windows and water heater. Do not miss out on this turnkey home.
Directions:
- From 1st Avenue South turn West onto 130th
- Home is on the left.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.
WLB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a one-of-a-kind, classic and chic Seahurst sound view home priced at $449,000.
Here are the details
WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, Feb. 14th, from 1pm to 4pm
WHERE: 15434 22nd Ave SW • Burien • 98166
INFO:
- List Price: $449,000
- Listing#: 10823
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.50
- Fireplaces: 1
- Year Built: 1926
- Approximate House SqFt: 1,720
- Lot Square Footage: 7,847
Interior Features:
- Bath Off Master
- Dining Room
- Dble Pane/Strm Windw
- French Doors
- Skylights
- Vaulted Ceilings
Site Features:
- Cable TV
- Deck
- Fenced-Partially
- Outbuildings
- Sprinkler Syste
Marketing Remarks:
Classy, Chic & Charming, this one-of-a-kind sound view home is located on a quiet street in the desirable Seahurst neighborhood.
This home features an absolutely stunning remodeled master bedroom/bath suite that looks out on an exquisite sound and mountain view from its huge sunfilled windows.
The newly remodeled entertainment deck is fabulous for those sunny day barbecues or relaxing with your morning coffee.
This home has amazing street appeal.
Directions: From 1st Avenue South, head West on SW 152nd, then South on 22nd Ave. SW. Home is on the left.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing.
Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses
Story & Photos by Janet Grella
(with help from Megan Shephard)
Last Wednesday morning (Feb. 3rd) around 4am, a Des Moines Police Officer was on routine patrol downtown.
As he passed WLB Advertiser Kimberley’s Exquisite Jewelry, alarm bells went off, and he spotted a masked man running from the doorway to a car parked nearby.
The officer slammed on his brakes and set off in pursuit of the suspect, who had thrown a bag into the vehicle.
One of Kimberley's glass jewelry cases was smashed during the robbery attempt.
According to Sgt. Bob Collins, Public Information Officer for the Des Moines Police Department, the chase led the pair over a fence and down a hill toward the marina. When the officer yelled, “Stop and drop, or I’ll shoot,” the suspect—armed with a crowbar–continued running, yelling, “Go ahead!”
Wielding his taser, the officer was happy to oblige.
The impact brought the man to the ground, where he was handcuffed.
The suspect, a 40-year-old Seattle man with a history of burglary convictions, had to be treated for injuries but was ultimately booked into the Regional Justice Center in Kent for investigation of 1st degree robbery and 2nd degree assault (for threatening the officer with the crowbar).
Though he didn’t have any property on his person, officers did find a large garbage can with the jewelery in the trunk of his car when a search warrant was executed on Thursday, Feb 4th.
The last thing you want to hear when you pick up the phone at 4:11am is “you’ve been robbed.”
Around $65,000 worth of jewelry was recovered.
That’s exactly what Kim Beasley’s husband Bill heard when he answered the phone call from the alarm company that morning. Within five minutes Kim (owner of WLB Advertiser Kimberley’s Esquisite Jewelery on 7th in Des Moines) and Bill were on the scene and amazingly enough, the suspect had already been apprehended.
Kim called The Waterland Blog to report this incident because she wanted to publicly commend the Des Moines police on their quick and thorough actions.
“Bless their hearts, they were paying attention. Our police did a marvelous job,” said Kim. She added that “the officer did everything he could to apprehend” (the suspect).
In the 10 years since opening, Kimberley’s has experienced only one other attempt to burgle the store. Kim credits this to the police telling her to keep the lights on and the blinds up so when they cruise by they can see if anyone’s inside.
Usually robbery victims don't smile, but Kimberley had a good reason to, thanks to Des Moines Police.
And there could be a happy ending. The police feel that they recovered all the stolen jewelry. But until Kim completes a full inventory of the items returned by the police, the ones found in the parking lot, and the entire store she won’t know for sure.
At the time WLB posted this story, Kim estimated the value of the stolen items at nearly $65,000.
She also has major damages to her cases and door.
In the meantime, Kim invites all our readers and her customers “to come and buy what’s left in the store.”
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a newly-remodeled 4-bedroom house in Burien priced at $359,950.
Here are the details
WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, Feb. 7th, from 1pm to 4pm
WHERE: 16409 8th Ave SW in Burien
INFO:
- List Price: $359,950
- Listing#: 29107117
- Beds 4
- Baths 2.00
- Fireplaces 2
- Year Built 1963
Interior Features:
- Bath Off Master
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- French Doors
- Security System
Site Features:
- Cable TV
- Fenced-Fully
- High Speed Internet
- Nat. Gas Available
Marketing Remarks: This home has been newly remodeled, it features 4bdrms, 2.5bths, 2fplcs, hardwood flrs, custom cabinetry, 2007 construction grade metal roof and 2460sqft.
It has a panoramic view of the Olympics and the airport.
Just minutes to downtown and close to schools and the hospital.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing.
Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.
Now’s the time of year that we all think about improving our health in one way or another. Our new Advertiser, Ascension Wellness Center & Healing Day Spa and its owners Sonia and Jason Morton told The Waterland Blog that their health spa is “the perfect way to start the new year, with a new you.”
He and Ascension’s practitioner/owners offer a full menu of alternative health care.
“We’ve got massage, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, meditation, skin care, and Aqua Detox”, explained Jason.
Aqua What? Turns out this is just about the best thing since sliced bread in the alternative health field. I had a treatment last month, and all I can say is: “Prepare to be blown away! Prepare to be be shocked and amazed!”
Aqua Detox is a revolutionary way to detoxify, re-balance and re-energize your body. One of the few Aqua Detox foot spas in Southwest King County is available in Des Moines at Ascension Wellness.
Turns out that Jason discovered this amazing machine in search for relief from the side affects from his cancer drug and steroid treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Like most of us in chronic pain, he’d tried many treatments before Aqua Detox. He found these treatments so powerful and helpful, that he bought the machine and started using it on his own patients at Ascension Wellness.
He tells Waterland Blog that “I’ve seen it help people with Diabetic Neuropathy (no feeling in feet) get feeling. Detoxifying also helps boost the immune system. It’s a great idea for post surgery recovery by removing anesthetics from the system. I’ve even got a few female patients who’s thinning hair is regrowing.
Research has shown the the benefits of receiving treatment have had increased:
- Vitality
Ascension Wellness Center & Healing Day Spa owners Sonia and Jason Morton
- Circulation
- Energy Levels
- Organ Energy
- Sense of Well Being
- Nutrient Absorption
My detoxification was amazing. In 40 minutes the water went from clear to GUNK. Like the worst Gunk ever! It was painless. Unless you count seeing what comes out of your body through your 4000 pores in your feet, painful! And the foot rub at the end was incredible. From their website:
Aqua Detox works with a few different principles. The first is that of fluid exchange. Example.. My wife has a nose ring. When it got infected she was told to soak her nose in Warm (body temp) Sea Salt water. After a few minutes your cells recognize the salt water as part of you and starts pushing toxins out and absorbing in the cleaning salt water. This is a therapy that people have used for years………The water in the footbath (or bath) becomes an extension of the water in the body, from which it is separated by nothing more substantial than a thin membrane – the skin.
The second process is that of Electro Ionization. Everything in the world is either positively or negatively charged. After soaking your feet for a minute or two (to open the pores) we turn on the machine which places 2 amps of electricity into the array (the array is the white piece in the middle of the footbath). Every other minute the array switches from positive to negative placing the ions where the body can take advantage it. This stimulates the body to discharge toxins. (Many of the Detox machines don’t have this feature).
Following a treatment, the body will continue to detoxify for up to 72 hours. (I was still tingling a day after my treatment). To maximize your detoxification experience, Jason recommends a total of 3 treatments over the course of 9 days, or a treatment every 3 days, then a Maintenance program. First treatment is $50 and following treatments $45.
Jason and his wife Sonia started Ascension Wellness a few years back. She’s a massage therapist, and is quite well known in the Des Moines area for her healing touch. They added Aqua Detox three years ago. Jason is the ‘detox man’, teaches meditation and is a hypnotherapist. They call their practice a “Healing Day Spa.” As opposed to Day Spas that treat the outside of the body, thier’s treats the inside. Other wellness practitioners housed here include massage therapists, a real Chinese acupuncturist and an Esthetician. Their services are $70 per session.
Turns out Jason’s a Des Moines native, a former Soap Opera actor, a football player and a well-traveled Professional Paint Ball Player. With a lifelong interest in meditation, Jason started learning meditation techniques at Des Moines’ Dolphin Book Shop back in the 1980’s.
Jason wants to remind our readers that in 2010, they should think about “giving an experience, a healthy experience,” for those gift giving occasions. Ascension Wellness has gift certificates available online to print or to email and at the Spa.
You can find Jason and the staff of Ascension Wellness at 805 South 219th Street in Des Moines, online at http://www.ascendwell.com/ or via phone at 878-WELL (9355).
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Valentine’s Day is just about two weeks away, which means that now would probably be a good time to start shopping for something for your sweetie.
We here at The B-Town Blog strongly believe in shopping local, which is why we highly recommend that all our Readers buy their Valentine’s Day gifts from WLB Advertiser Dan the Sausageman.
I mean, what says “I Love You” better than a groovy gift box full of high quality meats, cheeses, chocolates and other goodies? And what better way to spend your money than by keeping it local?
Dan the Sausageman has been in business in the area since 1988. Back then, Dan “The Sausageman” House (who also owns The Tin Room and the soon-to-be-opening Tin Theater) used to drive around selling sausages to car dealers and other businesses in the south end. Eventually he opened a tiny retail store in Seahurst, then took over the classic Hi-Line Tin Shop building in Olde Burien where he still works every day.
And no, Danny hasn’t retired his retail sausage business – he’s just moved it in preparations for his new “Tin Theater” (which will be opening soon – stay tuned to the WLB for details) and is doing most work online now (check out his website here).
For Valentine’s Day, Dan the Sausageman is offering a great deal – purchase any gift box, and you’ll get both an extra 9oz Summer Sausage as well as a dozen chocolate kisses!
Gift Boxes are available at this web page, and here are three favorites:
“Dan’s Favorite“: Packed inside this hand made pine crate (15″ x 6.5″ x 4.5″) are all the things Dan loves and is a consistent top pick among our loyal customers. Contents: Summer Sausage (9oz), Sharp Cheese (4oz), Pepper Jelly (5oz), Smoked Salmon (3.25oz), Smoked Pate (3.25oz), Spiced Almonds (1.5oz), Sweet’N'Hot Mustard (2oz), Crackers (1oz), Chocolate Truffles (2pcs), Chocolate Covered Cherries, Blueberries, Cranberries and Apricots (4oz) – all for just $53.95! Click here to order.
“Retro Lunch Box“: If you took a lunch like this to work every day, you probably would WANT to go to work. Our nifty retro lunch pail is filled with all of the stuff that keeps our customers coming back for more. Contents: Summer Sausage (9 oz.), Hot Summer Sausage (9 oz.), Santa Barbara Garlic Stuffed Olives (2 oz.), Bandon Sharp Cheese (8 oz.), Seattle Chocolate Truffles (2.5 oz.), Gourmet Caramels with Almonds, Spiced Almonds (1.5 oz.), Venus Crackers (2 oz.), all for just $54.95! Click here to order.
“Perfect For The Palate“: No, we haven’t started selling paint like Martha Stewart. We do fancy the can though. Whether it is the office, home, or outdoors – all you have to do is spread this out and paint a smile on your face. Contents: Summer Sausage (9 oz.), Hot Summer Sausage (9 oz.), Santa Barbara Garlic Stuffed Olives (2 oz.), Bandon Sharp Cheese (8 oz.), Toffee Almond Cranberry Crunch (8 oz.), Eastshore Pretzels (4 oz.), Sweet ‘n’ Hot Mustard (2 oz.), Spiced Almonds (1.5 oz.), 1 Gallon Collector Paint Can. Just $47.95. Click here to order.
You can order these gift boxes online, as well as many others, safely and securely here (you can also order ala carte items too!).
Locked out? Lose your keys? Need to replace all of your locks? Don’t worry! There is a new locksmith in town: Seatown Locksmith, located just down the road in Burien, and serving all of King County.
When Highline Lock and Key closed their doors last year, former employee Maurice Bressack said, “There’s still a need for keys!” He put his plan into motion and opened Seatown Locksmith a few months ago, bringing another former employee, Dee Stewart, with him. Maurice worked at Highline Lock and Key for eight years. Before that he worked with his uncle in his mobile locksmith company for six years.
Seatown Locksmith offers fast, friendly, professional service. They have low overhead and low prices, but they are very high in customer service. They will respond to you any time of the day or night with their 24 hour emergency service.
What is the most expensive key you own? If you own a car that was made after 1996 it is your transponder key. If you need a replacement transponder key check out Seatown Locksmith’s prices – they will be lower than your dealership.
Do you have commercial properties? Seatown Locksmith can handle your commercial accounts. They do master keying, rekeying, lock replacements and more. They even offer monthly invoicing.
Whatever you need – residential, automotive, commercial, emergency – Seatown Locksmith is here in Burien to serve you anywhere in King County. Stop by and say hello to the friendly people at Seatown Locksmith: Maurice, Dee and Shiloh.
Seatown Locksmith
135 SW 153rd Street
Burien, WA 98148
Phone: 206-420-3426
Website: www.seatownlocksmith.com
Friend ‘em on Facebook here.
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Our new Real Estate sponsor Prudential Northwest Featured Open House this week is for a gorgeous house on Lake Burien
Sunday, Jan. 31st from 1pm to 4pm:
1804 SW 156th Street
Burien, WA 98166
- List Price: $750,000
- MLS Number: 29064725
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms:3.50
- Approximate House SqFt: 2,980
- Lot Square Footage: 15,240
- Year Built: 1949
- Gorgeous grounds & pretty home in a super convenient location.
- Close to shops, restaurants of Olde Burien, St.Francis private school, Eagle Landing Park & the Seahurst community beach.
- This unique property has many exceptional spaces including the almost impossible to find level backyard of Waterfront.
- Every detail remains inviting & open while still allowing 4 estate & privacy.
- Home features 4 bed, 3.5 bath have plenty of closet space to keep things spacious & spotless.
- Cottage w/1bed,1bath,& kit.
- Parking Type: Carport-Detached
Click here to see the full, detailed listing.
Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.
Advertiser Normandy Park Senior Living will be hosting two special benefit events to help raise funds to help victims of the Haiti earthquake, including a Pancake Breakfast this Sunday (Jan. 31st) and a Spaghetti Dinner on Feb. 13th.
Both fundraisers will be held at their campus in Normandy Park, and all funds raised will go directly to Doctors Without Borders.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Two food-related benefit fundraiser events for Haiti earthquake victims by Advertiser Normandy Park Senior Living.
WHEN: Pancake Breakfast will be this Sunday, Jan. 31st from 11am to 2pm; Spaghetti Dinner will be Saturday, Feb. 13th from 3pm to 6pm.
WHERE: Normandy Park Senior Living, which is located at 16625 1st Ave. South in Normandy Park.
INFO: From a press release:
Haiti Earthquake Relief and Doctors Without Borders Fundraiser
Pauline Smith, Executive Director, Normandy Park Senior Living announced today two special benefit events to raise funds to help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake. A Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, January 31 from 11:00am to 2:00pm and a Spaghetti Dinner will take place on Saturday, February 13 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Both events will be held at Normandy Park Senior Living located at 16625 1st Ave. South in Normandy Park.
According to Smith, “All proceeds will go directly to Doctors without Borders one of the critical relief organizations assisting victims in Haiti. We’re pleased that our parent company, Artegan, our residents, staff and family members have joined together to make these events possible.”
Other area businesses interested in participating should contact Pauline Smith. “We’re honored to be part of the worldwide Haiti relief effort and hope our community will join us on January 31 and February 13th to help the people of Haiti and Doctors without Borders.”
Today marks a big day in the nearly one-year lifespan (so far) of The Waterland Blog, as we’re proud to introduce our newest section and Advertiser: Real Estate Powered by Prudential Northwest!
This means that you can now access all local real estate listings by clicking on “Real Estate” in the upper navigation menu section between Advertise and Jobs. We’re happy to be working with the local Prudential Northwest office, and the entire company consists of six offices throughout the Greater Seattle area.
Techie-types at both PNW and WLB have been working ’round the clock to develop the innovative new “Zero Click House Finding Engine” for real estate listings in the Des Moines and South Seattle areas. Users will be able to quickly and easily see all of the area’s latest home listings, view by neighborhoods, see open house maps and more just by clicking on “Real Estate” in our top navigation menu. The real estate section is also available on our sister site The B-Town Blog (Burien), and will also be available soon on sister sites The White Center Blog, and soon The Normandy Park Blog.
Sales Manager Bradley Hawthorne (sitting, right) explains the 'Zero Click House Finder' technology to the PNW staff.
“To search on a real estate site we wanted to make it easy to use so that every level of user can find what they are looking for,” said PNW Sales Manager Bradley Hawthorne. “Just by clicking on ‘Real Estate,’ you’ll instantly have every listing in all of Burien, Normandy Park, and Des Moines without having to do anything, hence the ‘Zero Click’ technology moniker.”
Want some real proof? Just click on one of the five areas below and see for yourself:
If you click on any of those five areas, on that page is every listing for that area – and not just Prudential Northwest Realty listings – that is inputted into the Northwest Multiple Listing Services website! Within those five major pages you’ll also find several communities and if you click on a community again just the listings in those communities will be shown without you having to input any search criteria (of course PNW’s standard and advanced searches are still available for the techie searchers, so you can tailor our search site to any criteria that you personally want), but for those of us that need a little help when surfing the web, “This is the simplest sight I have ever seen!”
Hawthorne adds: “Tying into these fast-growing community websites will not only help us showcase the latest listings for these areas, it will also help us serve our communities better. We all love the Southwest King County area and we hope we can help others find out what a hidden gem it is.”
PNW Broker/Branch Manager Lori Alden-Pense
PNW has been a community player since they first set foot in the area seven years ago. With 56 active Realtors, they outgrew their first location and they’re now located at 127 SW 156th Street in Burien. Broker/Branch Manager Lori Alden-Pense has been managing PNW since they moved here; she’s been with them since 1994.
“It is PNW’s mission to help build a better tomorrow by partnering with our communities today,” Lori said.
She talks the talk and walks the walk when it comes to PNW’s mission of giving back to the community.
Owned by long-time and well known real estate professional Mike Gain, Prudential Northwest Realty Associates has established itself as an industry leader by upholding the principles of the agent-customer relationship. Their combination of real estate expertise and responsive, flexible customer relations has allowed them to continue to grow and become one of the most influential real estate companies within the greater Puget Sound region. Constantly looking for ways to improve their company, PNW remains committed to the very highest standards of professionalism and service. More info is available at http://www.pnwrealty.com.
Prudential Northwest realty has a total of 450 real estate agents in their neighborhood offices, which, in addition to Burien includes Federal Way, Kent, West Seattle, Bellevue and Kirkland.
“We’re very excited to have Prudential Northwest Realty as our newest Advertiser,” said Scott Schaefer, Waterland Blog Founder/Publisher. “This brand new sponsored section will help inform our more than 55,000 monthly area blog Readers for the latest local news, events, arts, entertainment and now – up-to-the-minute local real estate listings.”
Be sure to stay tuned for another new related feature – “Open House Friday,” where we’ll present the weekend’s best Open Houses throughout our coverage area, among other real estate related features.
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BTB Advertiser E.B. Foote Winery wants all our loving Readers to know about their upcoming “Red Wine and Chocolate” event, which begins Thursday, Feb. 4th.
Nothing says looooove much better than red wine and chocolates, doncha think?
Here are the tasty details:
WHAT: “Red Wine and Chocolate” at E. B. Foote Winery
WHEN: Dates and times are:
- Thursday, Feb. 4, 5 pm – 8 pm
- Friday, Feb. 5, 11 am – 8 pm
- Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 am – 6 pm
- Sunday, Feb. 7, Noon – 6 pm
- Sunday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, Noon – 6 pm
WHERE: E.B. Foote Winery, located at 127 SW 153rd St. lower level in Burien; (206) 242-3852; www.ebfootewinery.com
COST: $10 tasting fee, applied toward bottle purchase (No tasting fee for Wine Club members)
INFO: “Enjoy dozens of chocolates along with our current and newly released red wines. We will be sampling red wines including the new releases. No reservations needed! Get a friend or two and drop in during these hours.”
Scheduled for release:
- 2006 Merlot
- 2007 Northwest Duet
- 2006 Perfect à Trois
More information available at E.B. Foote’s website here.
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by Mark Neuman
We had a regularly scheduled staff meeting at The Waterland Blog’s dorm room-like offices Wednesday morning, where a non-regularly scheduled question was asked.
“Hey Neuman. Can you do a review of the dress rehearsal of the comedy ‘Snowbound’ at E.B. Foote Winery (WLB Advertiser) tonight?”
“Well, uh, I’ve never actually reviewed an actual play before,” I stammered.
“Good,” said Blog Editor Scott Schaefer. “I’ll expect your review in the morning.”
Great. What do I do now?
Honesty is the best policy I reminded myself, so hours before I arrived at the winery, home of many Breeder Theater’s productions over the past several years, I “pre-wrote” my opening review paragraphs, which I now present, for the reader’s approval:
In the spirit of full disclosure it should be noted that, first of all, in addition to never having reviewed a play before, I met ‘Snowbound’s’ author, playwright T.M. Sell, almost a third of a century ago, while hanging out at the Highline Community College newsroom, where my pals would, late at night, put the school newspaper, The Thunderword, to bed, as they say in the biz.
Second, I intended the above paragraph to be as run-on-ish as it appears.
Third, I was lucky enough to have made the pleasant acquaintance of ‘Snowbound’s’ director, Michael Brunk, last year. He is a brilliant Photographer, and we work together with Schaefer on the blog.
Michael’s skill with the camera is amazing. He reaches the summit on his photographic mountain climbs so amazingly frequently that we blog staffers just stare skyward and declare: ‘Good Brunksmanship!’
And fourth, speaking of E.B. Foote Winery, I actually know THE E.B. Foote. The Footes were among my best friends growing up, going way back to first grade. Chris Foote and I visited his parents as they were just finishing building out their first winery, in South Park, also about a third of a century ago.
Okay. Full disclosure is out of the way.
At the winery Wednesday night, minutes before the house lights did what house lights do just before a play is about to start, I looked over and Thank Goodness there was my blog colleague Gina Bourdage, with her friend Jack, who reminds one of a quiet and calm Jack Black.
“I’ll be doing the review of the play tonight,” said Gina, confidently. Wisely, Schaefer had recalculated the assignment.
“And I’ll just tell the story of a Regular Joe such as myself who never sees theater,” I responded.
“Fine,” smiled Gina as she and Mr. Black moved on.
Relieved, to say the least, that Ms. Bourdage would handle the rough stuff, I felt free to muse over and note such things as the jar full of multicolored M&M’s at the table of hors d’oeuvres.
“M&M’s at the hors d’oeuvres table!” I said to myself, because, well, no one else was within earshot. “Clearly Sell’s and Brunk’s contracts demanded the confection. And just as clearly, the winery refused to be limited to just one color, Led Zeppelin style. Or was it The Who? Lynyrd Skynyrd? Well, anyway.”
Gina will provide details of the play under a different headline, but let me give you a thumbnail of “Snowbound”:
Dean Martin plays an airline pilot who has an affair with a beautiful flight attendant, played by Jacqueline Bisset…
Then…oops, sorry…those are my notes from the first film I reviewed, “Airport,” for the Lafayette Elementary School Gazette back in 1970.
Let’s see here. Lemme get a little better organized. Okay. Here we go:
“Snowbound” is a mirthful production that concerns a group of unique personalities stuck in a lodge near the pass, just off I-90, in a wicked snow storm. The roads are all closed for the foreseeable future. And wouldn’t you know it? An inmate has escaped from the state pen in Monroe. A killer, perhaps? Is he among those stuck in the lodge?
What will T.M Sell think of next? See the play (it starts this Friday, Jan. 15th), and find out. It’s terrific, especially for the $20 price, which includes wine tastings, hors d’ouevres and of course, a great and entertaining play chock full of lots of Sellishness and Brunksmanship (you can buy tickets online here).
Stage Manager, Andrew Pogue, when asked before the show what advice he gives to anyone about to stage manage their first play, said: “Don’t start out with ‘Annie.’ And use checklists. Lots and lots of checklists.”
When asked after the dress rehearsal by this reporter what advice he had for anyone wanting to write their first play, T.M. Sell said “Know what you want to write, and stick with it. The initial writing part is relatively easy. It’s the rewriting process that can be difficult.”
He then said “Now Neuman, please go away and don’t contact me again for another third of a century.” (Just kidding, folks.)
Nancy Warren arranged the music and sang beautifully. Word is that regular Breeder Theater goers complain if Nancy does not sing somewhere during a performance.
An audience member, who I will refer to as “Becky” because, well, her name IS Becky, said “Of the four Breeder Theater plays I’ve seen, ‘Snowbound’ is the funniest. I laughed repeatedly.”
Kelly Johnson, who plays Glenda, the mother of Binky, has been acting since childhood. She has advice for prospective actors about to read for their first part: “Go bravely,” said the auburn beauty.
Go, ready to enjoy yourself, to “Snowbound.” I heartily recommend it. It runs through January 31st.
Stress. We all deal with it. We seem to manufacture it at times. And we’d all be happy if it could magically just go away. Stress can also lead to other health problems.
Well, we’ve got a new advertiser and reflexology practitioner right here in the Highline area that specializes in stess reduction among other things. That’s Lorri Angus, reflexologist extraordinaire and owner of Inner Balance Holistic. I had the opportunity to receive one of her special reflexology sessions recently and it was wonderful.
I’ve had reflexology some years ago so I knew what to expect, but I wasn’t expecting the treatment I got from Lorri. She ‘warmed me up’ by working on my ears, which sent energy flowing throughout my body. Then the feet. Ahhh, it was magical. I knew enough about the reflexology session to know it’s not a simple foot rub or foot massage.I knew that she would be working to stimulate the reflex points and zones within my entire body. When Lorri was done, my longtime shoulder ache had disappeared. Also I was sneezing and coughing as those pesky little toxins were moving about my body.
Lorri tells us that although working on the feet, “reflexology works on the whole individual–physical, mental, emotional–balancing out the whole body and allowing it to heal.”
Lorri’s available for sessions in her Normandy Park studio afternoons and evenings by appointment. You’ll find her at 19655 1st Ave. S. #209 (right above Companion Animal Medical), at 206-219-6411 or Lorri@innerbalanceholistic.com.
According to Lorri, Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:
- Back Pain
- Migraines
- Infertility
- Arthritis
- Sleep disorders
- Hormonal imbalance
- Sports injuries
- Digestive disorders
- Stress related conditions
If your 2010 resolutions include feeling better naturally, you should give Lorri a call. She’d be glad to share the benefits of reflexology with you. Prices start as low as $35 ((1/2 hour session), and long-term packages are available.
According to www.innerbalanceholistic.com, here’s a brief overview of reflexology:
The art of reflexology dates back to Ancient Egypt, India and China. It was introduced to the West as ‘zone therapy’ in 1913 by Dr. William Fitzgerald who noted that reflex areas on the feet and hands are linked to other areas of the body within the same zone. In the 30’s Eunice Ingham further developed this zone theory into what is now known as reflexology. She observed that congestion or tension in any part of the foot is mirrored in the corresponding part of the body.
Reflexology is a complementary therapy which works on the feet to help to heal the whole person, not just the prevailing symptoms. It can be used to help restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium, this gentle therapy helps the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance.
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Our friends at our latest Advertiser – Matt Griffin YMCA – are excited to announce that their upcoming Open House is coming this Saturday, Jan. 16th from 10am to 1pm, with lots of games, demos, tours and specials.
If you haven’t had a chance to see their brand new facility – this is your chance!
There will be games, cooking and Zumba demonstrations, tours, and fun activities for the whole family.
Have you made a commitment to yourself to get in shape in the new year? Join Matt Griffin YMCA before January 31st and save up to $125 in join fees! There is no better time to start taking better care of yourself!
Here are the details:
WHAT: Matt Griffin YMCA Open House
WHEN: Saturday, January 16th from 10am – 1pm
WHERE: Matt Griffin YMCA, 3595 South 188th in SeaTac
INFO: Everyone is Welcome!
More info on the Matt Griffin YMCA is available at their website.
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Advertiser Highline Athletic Club is now registering for the Biggest Loser contest! Start the new year off healthier and on your way to a new level of improved fitness.
Here’s more info from our friends at HAC:
Come join a team, and compete to lose the most weight in the next 10 weeks. Choose the time that works best for you with one of our three nationally certified trainers.
The cost is $400 for HAC members and $550 for non-members, payable at sign-up. The price covers the kickoff, final assessment and two 90-minute team training sessions per week. Sessions will include workouts and discussions on nutrition and exercise. Non-members will also have access to the club for workouts at anytime for the ten week contest.
Our kick-off is Saturday morning, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. Wear your workout clothes as we will take assessments and do some fitness testing to prepare for future workouts.
Numerous prizes include: 6 month membership, 3 month membership, massages, personal training sessions, and the list goes on!
Dates:
- January 16 through March 27, 2010.
Trainers and Times:
- Chris Knight, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer 6:00 am to 7:30 am Tuesday and Fridays
- Amy Rebmann, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, M/W
- Jan Roegner, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, 10:30 am to Noon, TTh
Read trainer bios on our Web site: www.highlineathleticclub.com
Register at the front desk.
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Trollbeads are in Des Moines, and where else, but at new Waterland Blog Advertiser Kimberley’s on 7th!
Kim Beasly was the first jeweler in the state of Washington to identify the charm and fun of Trollbeads. That was a year ago. Since then she’s sold hundreds of Trollbeads.
This Saturday, Nov. 21st from 10:30am – 6pm, Kim is having a special Trollbeads party complete with food. The Trollbeads representative will be on hand with most of the 500 designs available right at Kimberley’s. To encourage you to start or add to your Trollbeads collection, Kim has a one day only special this Saturday, and that’s buy four Trollbeads charms and receive one free. Charms start at $23.
I was introduced to Trollbeads earlier this week, and fell in love with the charms thick braided necklaces and bracelets. But–WARNING–it’s not your mother’s charm bracelet, er, take it back, my charm bracelet–gold and shiny with soldered-on charms that showed the various aspects of a teenage girls’ life….
These charms are bright, whimsical (I loved the juggler) bright colored hand-crafted Italian Murano glass, precious stones, sterling and gold…the possibilities and combinations are infinite. And one fun thing, when you design your bracelet, there will be no other like it in the world. The bracelets are so beautiful, you can start with one charm and add to on special gift receiving occasions (like an add-a-pearl).
With the holidays coming up, Kim has started a Trollbeads registry to assist your friends and family in finding the ‘perfect’ Trollbeads for your necklace or bracelet.
From the Trollbeads US website:
“Charm” has a whole new meaning. More than 30 years after the first Trollbead was born in Denmark, the Nielsen/Aagard family and their team of designers continue to “charm” collectors with their imaginative jewelry designs.*
Handcrafted from the finest quality raw materials including 18K gold, sterling silver, Italian glass, natural pearls, precious stones and Swarovski crystal, each bead is a treasure to behold. Every irresistible piece has its own story inspired by love, nature, fairytales, mythology, cultures, and the diversity of the world around us.
There are over 500 interchangeable Trollbeads to choose from. New beads in intriguing shapes and colors continue to revitalize the collection. With an infinite number of combinations, the piece of jewelry you design will be completely unique and personal. The possibilities are endless.
Welcome to the “charming” world of Trollbeads, where every bead has a story and every story has a bead T.
*Trollbeads have won international artistic recognition and have been exhibited at Sculpture Objects & Functional Art in Chicago and New York.
So there you have it. Trollbeads show this Saturday at Kimberley’s Exquisite Jewelry at 22221 7th Ave in Des Moines, from 10:30am – 6pm. Bring your daughter, bring your mom, even bring your husband, but come on down.
You’ll love the ‘charm’ of Trollbeads!
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Advertiser E.B. Foote Winery is having a party! And not just any party, they’ve invited Wayne Miller and Friends over to the winery to entertain you and your friends with some jazz and wine tasting on Sunday, Nov. 22nd from 6pm – 8pm (doors open at 5:30) at this area’s only winery.
Wayne is the brother of E.B. Foote Winery’s owner/winemaker Sherrill Miller. A Des Moines native, Wayne plays guitar and keyboard and does the computer backup; Mike Conner plays sax and a drummer, Peter Boardway join him as his Friends.
Wayne Miller
Tickets are just $10 each and will include music, wine sampling and snacks. Advance purchase is recommended. Tickets are available by visiting or calling the winery or by clicking here. As this is a working winery, you may find it a little chilly, so dress warmly.
You can find E.B. Foote at 127-B SW 153rd St in the cellar of a retail strip mall in Burien. Call for reservations at 206-242-3852.
The winery is open for free wine tasting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm to 8pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. Both white and red wines may be available for tasting and purchase in the winery gift shop.
Owner Sherrill Miller has a whole line up of events planned for the holiday season and beyond, so stay tuned to The Waterland Blog for further updates.
Here’s a taste of music from Wayne and Friends (website here; MySpace page here)
Here’s a Photo Slideshow of Wayne and Friends by Michael Brunk when they played at E.B. Foote back in June:
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Welcome our latest Advertiser – Zenith Holland Gardens, right here in Des Moines!
It’s Christmas tree time and Zenith Holland Gardens in Des Moines is the place to find yours.
The trees arrive this Friday, Nov. 20th.
“Real trees have a great natural fragrance,” reminds Lyn Robinson of Zenith Holland. “Real trees smell like Christmas!”
Located just south of downtown Des Moines, Zenith Holland is open seven days a week (see map below).
They offer a terrific selection: Noble Fir, Grand Fir and Douglas Fir. Trees come in all sizes, from tabletops to twelve feet.
In addition to fresh cut trees, Zenith Holland offers wreaths, garlands & much more.
Many Christmas tree lots accept only cash from their customers. Zenith Holland also takes Visa, Mastercard and personal checks.
“And who actually delivers Christmas trees?” Lyn points out. “Well, we do!” Delivery fees are waived for tree buyers in the local Des Moines area.
While you’re there, check out the wonderful holiday wreaths, garlands and festive centerpieces Zenith Holland is offering.
Zenith Holland is open seven days a week from 10am to 9pm. They open at 9am on Saturdays.
Like a sapling in a forest, Zenith Holland is easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there.
It’s easy to find:
- Head south through downtown Des Moines on Marine View Drive.
- You’ll pass the Red Robin restaurant on your right. Stay in the right lane, curving gently up the hill, past the Taco Time on your left.
- About a quarter mile up you’ll see Zenith Holland’s entry point wooden sign on your left.
Zenith Holland Gardens is located at 23260 Marine View Drive South.
Zenith Holland Gardens
23260 Marine View Drive South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Phone: 206-878-7002
Hours:
- Open seven days a week
- Saturday 9am to 9pm
- Sunday through Friday 10am to 9pm
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WLB Advertiser Vickie Bergquist Insurance Agency wants Readers to know that they have been busy helping renters and homeowners with Flood Insurance.
Regardless of where you live, you can purchase flood insurance.
For most people Flood Insurance is affordable. Many people do not know that Flood insurance also covers mudslide and back up of sewer and drain coverage.
Vickie recommends going to FLOODSMART.GOV for more information on flood coverage.
Vickie’s office stays current on the flood risk and just received this update:
The Army Corps of Engineers reported last Thursday that the repairs at the Howard Hanson Damn have helped, but the risk of flooding is still high.
A new grout curtain constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to slow a leak through a damaged abutment at the Hanson Dam will reduce the risk of flooding this winter in the valley to a 1 in 25 chance.
Thousands of giant sandbags along the Green River levees reduces the chance of flooding even more: to 1 in 32 chance.
A heavy rainstorm similar to what struck the Green River Valley last January would overtop the levees and cause flooding in the cities of Auburn, Kent, Renton and Tukwila because the corps will not be able to store as much water as normal at the Eagle Gorge reservoir, the pool of stormwater the corps retains behind the dam.
The corps pumped more than 400,000 gallons of cement to form a grout curtain in the abutment as part of its $8.9 million temporary fix to reduce the risk of flooding. The curtain is about 20 feet wide, 450 feet long and between 90 to 160 feet deep, depending on the location along the abutment.
The corps plans to construct a concrete cutoff wall as a permanent fix within the next three to five years. Crews have started the design process for the concrete wall but the design isn’t expected to be completed until next year.
Wright, from the Corps of Engineers, praised the work of the cities of Kent, Auburn and Tukwila to place giant sandbags along the levees. The thousands of 3,200-pound sandbags increased the height of the levees to handle a river flow of 13,900 cubic feet per second compared to 12,000 cubic feet per second without the bags.
Wright said that extra height could keep the levees from overtopping if he has to release more water than normal from behind the dam during a storm.
If the corps does have to release water that would cause flooding, Wright said a minimum warning of at least eight hours would be given to local emergency officials who might have to order evacuations. It takes eight hours for water released from the dam to reach Auburn.
For more information, visit Vickie’s website here.
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Last week the Waterland Blog sat down with our latest Advertiser Carmen Scott, to learn of her goals in representing you for the next four years. Carmen is a current Des Moines councilmember, running for re-election to City Council Position #3.
Carmen told The Waterland Blog:
“Anyone who wants to effectively represent the best interests of 30,000 people needs the knowledge, skills, and judgment to arrive at sound logical conclusions, articulate their position well, and earn the agreement of enough other council members to be on the prevailing side of decisions. I am effective, respected, and deeply aware of the importance of the decisions we make on behalf of our community.
“As a successful business woman, I developed and honed my analytical skills, particularly in understanding property values and factors that affect desirability of neighborhoods and communities. I love a challenge, have always needed to learn and excel. Seattle Magazine has named me (twice) as a 5 star winner of their Real Estate “Best in Client Satisfaction” award. When the people of Des Moines elected me, YOU became my clients. I will never waver in my dedication to your best interests.
“I believe that a balanced life must include service to your community, Over the last four years I have gradually moved from a business career, to full-time community service. Now serving as a Board member of the Des Moines Legacy Foundation and of the Des Moines Historical Society.”
Carmen’s “time to give back” actually started in 1978, and continues through today:
- Des Moines Planning Commissioner (1978 – 1988)
- City Council (1988 – 1991)
- Earned State Historic Register recognition of Covenant Beach Historic District – (1988)
- Des Moines representative on the Regional Transportation committee (1989 – 1991)
- Waterland events photographer (1989 – 2004)
- Board member of the Des Moines Legacy Foundation, a charitable organization founded to raise funds to sustain critical programs and activities benefitting youth, family and seniors in Des Moines (2004 – present)
- Very involved in research and documentation leading to placement of Covenant Beach Historic Camp on the National Historic Register (2005 – 2006)
- Des Moines City Council (2006 – present)
- Created Des Moines Note Cards as a fund raiser for the Legacy Foundation. At the Farmer’s Market almost every Saturday with 60+ Des Moines Note Card scenes . (2006 – present)
- Commits each August to creating a Des Moines Calendar for the community, and as a fundraiser for the Legacy Foundation (2005, 2009, 2010) (2010 on sale now $5.00 each, Farmer’s Market)
As a councilmember, Carmen has spent the last four years serving on the Municipal Facilities Committee, the Finance and Economic Development Committee, council liaison to the Farmers Market Board of Directors, the Des Moines 50th birthday committee, where she created and donated historical displays for a number of events, and helped to organize and arrange video interviews of people who have been important to our city over the last 50 years.
Briefly, from Carmen’s campaign platform:
THE BUDGET:
I will not vote to sell the marina. I will not close down the parks and recreation programs. I have opened discussion on ways to enhance revenue options and look for opportuni- ties to encourage renewed interest in development of the 89 acre business park (a victim of the economic downturn). We are looking at very painful budget decisions over the next few years. Experience and in-depth knowledge are essentials for sound decisions and a sustainable recovery.POLICE and PUBLIC SAFETY:
Public Safety is essential, a number one priority. I worked for passage of the Levy Lid Lift, have provided materials to assist with police department recruiting and have appreciated their participation in my community calendar projects.DOWNTOWN:
Many good businesses and services have disappeared from downtown Des Moines over the years. Those which depend on discretionary spending are now facing very tough times. Some of the problems bear directly on transportation decisions made 18 years ago, and carried out in 1993. I am a strong voice for healthy growth, and aware of the complex factors that must be resolved.PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS:
As a member of the Municipal Facilities committee, (and as a mother whose children practically lived at the fieldhouse as they were growing up) I am deter- mined that we be good stewards of the land and facilities entrusted to our care. Many of our citizens are struggling financially. I believe it is our responsibility to see to it that city parks stay open and recreational and senior programs remain available at a time when they are most needed.
Carmen never runs out of energy when it comes to helping Des Moines, through her efforts on the Council and her commitment to the community.
“Your vote in this election is vital to how you will be represented in the next four years. I would be honored to serve you again.” said Carmen.
There’s only two days left to join WLB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club for ZERO enrollment fee.
As in Nada. Zilch. Zero.
All you have to do is get yourself over to the club by end of business (5pm) on Wednesday, Sept. 30th and say “I saw it on the B-Town Blog!” and the friendly folks at HAC will sign you up for NO CHARGE!
That’s right – ZERO enrollment fees now through the end of September when you mention the blog. Swing by HAC today at 125 South 156th, or call Christina in Membership Services at 206-246-9000, or email membershipservices@highlineathleticclub.com with the Subject Line “I saw it on the Blog!”
Depending on the size of your membership, you can save up to $200 with this special blog-only offer.
The Highline Athletic Club is located at 125 South 156th Street in Burien, and is open 5am-10pm Monday-Friday; 7am-8pm on Saturday; and 8am-8pm on Sunday.
Welcome our latest Advertiser to The Waterland Blog – Melissa Ponder for City Council.
Here’s her info:
The best way to find a solution is to ask questions. As her name implies, Melissa Ponder, is asking questions. How can we connect the entire Des Moines community with city government? How can we maintain small town values in our ever growing city? How can we come up with a stable and structurally sound budget? How can we be creative in serving both our current and our future Des Moines businesses? How can we maintain fairness, integrity, and transparency in our city government? How can we demystify the city council and all it does?
Melissa Ponder is a candidate for Des Moines City Council, Position 3. She has lived in the Zenith area of Des Moines for 18 years and is a registered small business owner with the City of Des Moines.
Ms. Ponder wants to engage you, the resident, and keep you abreast of public hearings – especially on issues that will affect your community in the near and distant future. She believes that a community such as Des Moines can make a great impact. Representation should speak on behalf of and be accountable to you, the people of Des Moines. She will work with a focus on public safety, health, economic sustainability and broadened outreach to the diverse population that makes our city special.
Ms Ponder has been active in community work since her undergraduate days at The Evergreen State College in Olympia. She graduated with a Liberal Arts degree focused on Multicultural and Women’s Studies, Student Development, and Visual Communications. Among her various volunteer experiences, she has worked with Des Moines Elementary School; Pacific Middle School; Kikaha O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club-Community Health Education Program Advisor; Asian and Pacific Islander Coalition Against Tobacco; Lokahi Ohana O Hawai`i; Highline Public Schools Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Cultural Competency & Academic Achievement; Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.
Her work in the past has focused on diabetes and other health disparities and organizational development & educational equity. She is currently serving her second term on the King County Civil Rights Commission for District 5 and served as the Civil Rights Commission Chair for two years. Photography is both a hobby and current part-time profession of hers, as well as a tool she has been able to use to expand her volunteer service in other capacities. As with many, most of her time is devoted to her family, who are all paddlers in the South King County based outrigger canoe club-Kikaha O Ke Kai,as well as training and playing with our dog Chuva.
Ms. Ponder and her husband Vance Bader (a Boeing employee for over 20 years) are the proud parents of four children, including twins in college (Washington State University and University of Hawai`i-Hilo) and two under the age of 11 (Des Moines and Parkside Elementary Schools). She is the second of three daughters to a career army veteran father from Senath, Missouri and first generation Korean American mother from northern Korea, via Seoul. Born and raised in a military family, her multicultural background, participatory education and work experience have strongly influenced who she is today.
Melissa Ponder would greatly appreciate your support in the November 3 election. If you have any questions or concerns you would like to share, or if you would like to donate to her campaign, please feel free to contact her through her website http://melfordesmoines.com.
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