May 2010

By the end of the regular season, two teams were fit to be tied.

On May 6, Thomas Jefferson defeated Auburn Riverside 4-1 in an SPSL girls tennis match at the Falcons' home courts.

Jefferson finished the season 9-1 and was co-champion of the SPSL Central Division with Decatur. The Federal Way School district teams traded home court victories during the season.

Auburn-Riverside finished the season at 6-4 and in third place.

Singles play featured Averi Kitsch defeating Yakimchuk 4-6, 6-0, 10-8 and Breanna Ziccarelli knocking off Jessica Lancaster 6-0, 6-1

In doubles action Mackenzie Qualls and Caroline Min defeated Jessica Hall and Tralayne Haslett 6-3, 6-1 while Vanessa Sariego and Krista Nakamura beat Auburn Riverside's Sara Suznevich and Austin Bidman 6-4, 6-1. The Raven pair of Laura Lindell and Ariel Esterbrook defeated Charlene Yamasaki and Mari Hamashima 6-4, 6-4 for the lone Raven win.

According to Jefferson head coach Andre Buchan, the SPSL tournament begins Saturday, May 7, at 8:00 a.m. with rounds one and two beginning at the following locations:

South: Graham Kapowsin
Central: Auburn Riverside
North: Kent Meridian

Sophomores Jacob Doss and Calvin Freatman fired 4-over par 40's on the front nine of the Riverbend Golf course to share medalist honors in a Seattle Christian Schools boys golf 171-206 stroke play match win against visiting Vashon on Thursday, May 6.

Using the best four of six scores in ideal course and weather conditions, the Warriors stroked to a 3-2 league won-loss record.

"We're really pretty young," declared Warrior head coach Kerry Doss. "Including JV we've only got one senior. This is a good, young team with some good eighth graders coming up. Our scores have really improved since the season started. We just don't get enough matches."

It was a good day for Freatman on several fronts.

"I'm pretty happy," last year's district qualifier expressed. "It's my mom's birthday. Today, I struck the ball well and my iron shots were crisp. A few putts didn't drop while I didn't capitalize on the par 5's. I'm normally strong with those."

Doss, who qualified for both days at state last year, overcame a 4-putt first hole en route to posting his score.

Seniority!

Todd Beamer's soccer team used seniors, and a certain junior with star power, to propel themselves to a 4-0 victory over the Graham Kapowsin Eagles on Tuesday at Federal Way Memorial.

"Senior power. Senior power," said one player who began it as others joined in, clapping hands.

"It was fun," said Brett Lucas, the Beamer coach, talking of this game against an inferior opponent.

G-K is not that good, they will finish second to last place in the SPSL South (2-11-2), and Beamer will be second or third place (9-2-3) depending on its last game of the season. But, that said, Beamer had fun winning this one with different combinations on the field like goalies playing in unusual spots like forward.

And the game versus the Gators should be fun to watch, albeit meaningless far as any change in the standings go. In fast and furious action, the Titans won the first season meeting against Decatur, 1-0, in a well played game by both sides with the game-winner scored in the last four minutes of play.

By Chris Leman

Unless you contact the Seattle City Council today, it will pass Resolution 31211, committing Seattle to produce 86,000 net new units of housing by 2031—for a total Seattle housing supply of about one-third more than we have today.

Housing growth in Seattle, in a good year, is about 2,000 units. So, our housing growth rate each year would need to increase by about 50 percent.

Look around you and think about which residences will be demolished to make room for much larger and tackier ones.

This outrageous proposal, which originated with former Mayor Greg Nickels, can be found by clicking here.

It would never have gotten this far if it were not being handled with little public notice and no real explanation or discussion. The proposed resolution was first introduced just a week ago on May 3.

The officer had a hunch he was following an impaired driver: Not only was the car swerving across the yellow line, but the gears kept grinding as the driver kept trying to put the car into reverse while driving at 40mph. After being pulled over, he claimed he wasn't familiar with the car (which belonged to his “very very intoxicated passenger”). Asked to step from the car for sobriety tests, the driver had trouble opening the car door. Finally managing to exit the vehicle, he staggered over to the officer and confided, “I hate walking in a new car.” He'll be walking into court soon to face DUI charges.

A Night at the Movies Concert
Presented by Bells of the Sound
Tibbetts United Methodist Church
3940 41st Ave. S.W.
206-931-7669
www.bellsofthesound.org
Friday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Shirley Lindberg, this talented group of musicians is a dynamic force in the handbell world and will present some of the most memorable movie music. A suggested donation of $10/adults and $8/youth and seniors will be collected at the door (free/under 8 yrs).

ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery
4711 California Ave S.W.
www.artswest.org

Exhibition: The Likeness of Form
Through May 22, noon - 7 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. An exhibition about human nature where artists examine who "the other" is. Three artists will showcase their interpretation of our species with a broad brush. Free admission.

Seattle Metropolitan Glee Club’s Spring Concert
Peace Lutheran Church
8316 39th Ave. S.W.
Sunday, May 23, 4 p.m. Spring Concert “Share the Music.” Traditional, contemporary, and Broadway music. Admission by donation.

West Seattle ArtWalk

Eighteen athletes – seven boys and 11 girls – on the Ballard High School track and field team qualified for the May 12 and May 14 2010 KingCo Conference Championships.

The boys will compete in nine events: Taylor Eagan in the 100-meter, Hans Weertman in the 300-meter hurdles, Aaron Hamilton in the 800-meter, Alex Bowns in the 1,600-meter and the 3,200-meter, Baxter Smith in the discus and shot-put;, Alex Weatbrook in the discus and Matt Kelly in the javelin.

Smith is ranked second in the league and district in discuss.

The girls will compete in nine events: Emma Suchland in the 100-meter and 200-meter; Cat Banobi, Emma Onstad-Hawes and Grace Shaw in the 400-meter; Natalie White in the 800-meter; Erin Philbeck in the 3,200-meter; Bailey Turner in the 100-meter hurdles; Clara Amorosi in the 300-meter hurdles; Nicole Reams in the pole vault; Chelsea Fidler in the long jump; and Cassie Winter in the triple jump.

Ballard also has four athletes who qualified as alternates for the championships. Weertman in the 110-meter hurdles, Winter in the 100-meter and 200-meter, Lauren Cloward in the 400-meter and Megan Chaplin in the 800-meter.

Like most ideas, Rob Casey’s stand-up paddling business grew out of necessity.

Last year, he noticed wave-seekers struggling to balance on boards in Shilshole Bay without instructors. Casey, who has taught kayaking for eight years, was concerned about their safety.

“You can learn on YouTube," Casey said. "But, that’s kind of hard to do. That led me into wanting to teach.”

Casey launched Salmon Bay Paddle a few months ago. For $50, Casey teaches the basics of stand-up paddling, sea kayaking or surf kayaking for two hours. He also offers lessons for intermediates and custom guided tours.

“You can not only catch waves easier and ride longer waves, but when a wave ends, you can still paddle and get a little more out of the wave,” Casey said.

Stand-up paddling, the United States’ fastest-growing sport, is a step up from kayaking—almost literally. Paddlers mount a long board—up to 12 feet in length—stand up and comb the water with a paddle.

“It’s a full-body exercise,” Casey said.

The majority of people manage to stand up their first day on the water, he said.

Behind the Apron: From Then to Now Seminar
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
206-937-8400
Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Women invited. What’s behind the apron? A smart woman building her home wisely! Fresh and entertaining ideas on how to do it better. Keynote speaker is Barbara Stuart talking on “Journeying with God.” The Registration fee of $17.50 includes breakfast snack, latte, lunch, door prizes and lots of giveaways. Register at 206-937-8400 or email info@gracechurchseattle.org.

West Seattle High School Drama Club & Music Department proudly present Once Upon a Mattress
May 20, 21, 22 and 27, 28, 29 at 7:30pm
at WSHS, 3000 California Ave SW

Synopsis:

The Team Tracy "Mother's Day Music for Mammaries" All Ages Show at the Skylark Club & Cafe Sunday night, May 9, drew a respectable crowd. The breast-cancer benefit celebrated with a line-up of female musical artists who donated their time and talent, and raffle prizes offered by female-owned businesses. The Skylark donated a portion of food and drink sales to Team Tracy for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure, to take place Sept. 24-26.

Annie Lockwood, Abi Grace, and Julia Massey performed. Grace organized the event. Raffle gifts were donated by Credo Jewelry, Smashing Divas makeup artists and consultants, Vemayca accessory bags, Moulton Bon Bons for planting and not eating, a book by author Leta Hamilton, and a “Dot Girl’s First Period Kit.”

Team Tracy was organized by Alki resident Tracy Dart, who has been a public voice in West Seattle for breast cancer research and awareness. She was surrounded by friends and supporters at the Skylark event.