February 2010

Jan's Beauty Supply
Jan Burden, Owner
4517 California Ave SW
206.937.9224 Celebrating 26 years in the Heart of the West Seattle Junction.
Thank you for making us your premier Beauty Supply Source.
Stop in and say "Hi" to Jan, Sheri and Alissa!

New In Life Care of West Seattle
4700 SW Admiral Way 2
06.935.2480 or 206.931.1215
Join us and celebrate the two great new additions to our team.
Dr. Wayne McCormick, Top Doctor, and RN, Trica Keltner.
Come in and meet both of them and let us get to know you.

The current No. 1 Washington state ranked Federal Way Eagles boys basketball team -- and the defending 4A state champs -- continued their glorious run toward repeat greatness, quarter by quarter further destroying the visiting Bethel Braves, 82-37, in the first round of the West Central District tourney Thursday.

The Eagles, to note, had just beat Curtis, the South Puget Sound League South Division champ, a few days earlier, 59-52, in a North versus South finale showdown, and, despite that win, head coach Jerome Collins spoke knowing his team could have done more.

"We weren't pleased with our game against Curtis and I just thought we came into this game against Bethel with a focus, a deep focus, and we wanted to establish ourselves early," said Collins, whose team finished 16-0 in the regular SPSL North season and sit at 21-1 overall, the loss to out-of-state defending 5A Oregon champ Jefferson of Portland.

The Eagles did what to salve their displeasure of themselves.

"We hit the practice floor hard," said Collins.

During his Feb. 16 state of the city address, Mayor Mike McGinn reaffirmed his commitment to putting light rail expansion on the ballot within two years. During his campaign, McGinn said one of his priorities for that expansion would be a line to Ballard.

Seattle's transportation system is not working the way it should, and it is imperative the city invest in more transit, McGinn said in his speech.

"The fact of the matter is – and we are seeing it right now – the era of big highways is over," he said.

Barry Hawley, owner of Hawley Realty in Ballard, said the expansion of the Link Light Rail system is a worthwhile discussion because Ballard needs to be tied into the future transportation circuitry of the city in some way.

"I think light rail would be helpful," he said. "I think that it would certainly be nice."

David Folweiler, one of the driving forces behind Ballard Corners Park, said light rail would benefit neighborhood, especially the thousands of Ballardites who commute downtown.

Dennis W. Brown, a sales associate at Windermere Real Estate/Fauntleroy, Inc. in West Seattle, has been elected 2010 president of the Seattle KingCounty REALTORS®. Joining him to lead the association are five other officers, 12 directors and an affiliate member liaison.

Brown’s real estate experience spans nearly 20 years, including doing business as part of the award-winning “Murphy Brown Team.” Along with his active involvement with SKCR, he serves in leadership positions with Washington Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

A former mortgage broker and bank loan officer, Brown is one of only six Realtors in Washington state to hold the “certified instructor” designation from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. He has also earned several professional designations and certifications.

Come join Towncriers’ Toastmasters Club in their new location on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 6:30 a.m.

Meet, greet, and enjoy muffins and coffee at their Open House Meeting - 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.

The event will feature speaker Dan Proctor.

Guests will also meet their Toastmasters mentors.

Towncriers’ Toastmasters has been in Federal Way for over 25 years.

For more information call:
President: Stephen Percival (253) 261-7020
Coordinator: Suzanne Metz (253) 777-6076

A passion for winning and an energetic environment at home brought the No. 5 South Puget Sound League seeded Decatur boys basketball team off the floor numerous times and led to a 70-67 overtime victory against visiting No. 4 Narrows league seed Olympia in a first-round match up of the West Central 4A District tournament at Decatur High School on Wednesday.

The Gators (15-8) advance to the quarterfinals and a winner-to-state game at 6 p.m. Friday at Auburn High School against Kentwood, the same team that throttled the Gators 62-42 last Thursday in the SPSL Tournament. Decatur is in quest of its fourth consecutive journey to the Class 4A state. Olympia plays

"After the poor performance, we needed to come home," Gator head coach Kevin Olson admitted. "We wouldn't have beat (Olympia) at their place. That's for sure. It was huge being home...You don't want to lose your opener and then have to win three straight to get to state."

Jerron Smith and Jordan McCloud stayed aggressive and mentally tough to make sure the Gators remained in the winner's bracket.

Todd Beamer utilized team balance to defeat Auburn Riverside 72-55 on Saturday, February 13, in a SPSL Class 4A boys basketball tournament game at the ShoWare Center to earn the league's No. 7 seed to the Class 4A West Central/Southwest bi-district tournament.

Beamer (15-6) travels to regular season SPSL South nemesis Curtis on Thursday, February 18, in opening district action.

"Our spacing was good and we shared the ball well," said Titan head coach Brent Brilhante. "We moved the ball well and gave Kevin (Davis) his touches. The team needs to trust each other to pass the ball to people that can score. Our obvious No. 1 option is Kevin, but we want to have balance."

Auburn Riverside rode its early quickness to a 14-4 lead while the Titans received good looks at the basket, but simply were unable to make shots. Todd Beamer began heating up from outside and scored eight consecutive points to trail only 14-12 on the strength of a Terelle Loggins breakaway basket ahead of a Davis three-pointer and a three-point goal from Lorenzo Holcomb. Loggins buried a three-pointer at the end of the quarter to keep Beamer within 16-15 after one quarter.

On February 17th at approximately 6:56 p.m., Federal Way Police responded to the call of a Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Accident involving two pedestrians and one vehicle located near 1800 SW 356th St.

Upon arrival, police located two injured individuals at the scene and it was reported an additional individual had left the scene on foot. This person was later located near an unrelated residence.

Initial investigation has shown a blue Dodge Dakota pick-up was being driven eastbound on SW 356th St by an Asian male, who is a 59 year old resident of Federal Way.

At the same time two pedestrians, a 20 year old Hispanic male and resident of Kent along with a 16 year old white male and resident of Tacoma, were walking eastbound on SW 356th St. In an attempt to reach a nearby bus stop, the two pedestrians began to run across SW 356th St and were struck by the vehicle.

The 16 year old was later released to a family member after being interviewed and transported for medical care with non-life threatening injuries.

Todd Beamer opened West Central District boys basketball tournament action by edging out Curtis, 56-52, in the Vikings' own gymnasium.

Napa Mefi sealed the deal for the Titans by sinking a three-point shot with only 3.2 seconds left on the game clock.

Kevin Davis of Beamer scored 24 points and hauled down 14 rebounds, also using his 6-foot, 7-inch body to blocks three shots. Tyrell Lewis added 12 points.

Thirty-nine Special Olympics Washington athletes will compete in the Special Olympics 2010 USA National Games from July18 – 23rd in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The athletes are scheduled to depart Sea Tac airport for Lincoln on July 17th in time for Opening Ceremonies on the18th at the Bob Devaney Sports Center at the University of Nebraska.

Representing Washington from the Federal Way area in soccer are: Alexander Wells, Cody Peterson, John Kalvin Emmett, Keith Stamper, Roy Firstrider, Chance Ralphs, Cory Dempsey, Juan Leos, and Laura Gorgen. Each athlete has spent the year training and developing skills, having fun, and building self-esteem and the confidence to compete at such a high level.

Approximately 4,000 athletes and coaches and nearly 15,000 family members, sponsors and officials are expected to attend the National Games in the Omaha/Lincoln area for 7 days of serious world-class competition in 14 sports.

Washington State athletes will be giving their strongest and best performance in the various competitive sports featured including: bowling, aquatics, power lifting, golfing, soccer, and athletics all in hope of bringing home the Gold.