February 2011

Missed opportunities abounded in John F. Kennedy Catholic's Class 3A boys basketball 63-51 West Central / Southwest Bi-District tournament opening loss to Southwest No. 2 Camas last Wednesday at Clover Park High School.

"We had some plays that we just didn't get good shots on," said Lancer coach Don Hoffman. "We had a lot of good looks, but we've got to put the ball down. The effort was good. We just need to execute better when a team makes a run on us."

Trailing 51-39 after three quarters, JFK executed gaggressive defensive dynamite to stop Camas cold.

Two consecutive baskets by Cole Madison preceded a Jordan Perkins rebound basket. Six-foot, four-inch Chris Grandberry drove it to the hoop and Kennedy Catholic was suddenly within 51-47 midway through the fourth quarter.

At this point, the Papermakers dissected the overplays and double teams for eight consecutive points on the way to wrapping up the Lancers.

First half action featured nip and tuck action with neither team able to pull away by more than five points. Camas emerged with a 28-26 lead.

From the SPD Blotter:

The Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) regularly conducts speed enforcement patrols city-wide in accordance with the Traffic Unit’s mission to promote traffic safety through the vigorous enforcement of city and state traffic laws.

During the course of patrol operations today, an ADRT officer stopped a driver for traveling 78 mph in a 50 mph zone southbound in the 2400 block of Highway 99. He stopped another driver traveling 65 mph in a 40 mph zone northbound in the 500 block of Aurora Avenue North. Both drivers had no proof of insurance.

Another ADRT officer stopped a driver traveling 76 mph in a 45 mph zone westbound on the West Seattle Bridge who was also weaving in and out of traffic. The driver had two small children in the car, a five-year-old and an eight-year-old. The driver said he was late getting his kids to school. He was cited for Negligent Driving in the 2nd Degree.

Jeremy Peck's funeral service is set to take place on Saturday, February 26 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Alki Congregational United Church 6115 s.w. Hinds St.

The Church service will be conducted by Pastor Jimmy.

Those attending can go to the Alki Masonic Temple at 4736 40th Ave. s.w. following the service.
The memorial page on Facebook states:

"We will be serving Jeremy's Favorite Dinner~

• Chicken
• Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
• Corn
• Mac and Cheese
• Rolls

"

So far, 96 people have indicated they will be attending.

Peck, who disappeared in the early morning hours of Dec. 24, 2010, lived in West Seattle from the age of 10.

His body was found on a beach on Bainbridge Island on the morning of Jan. 19. A determination of the cause of his death is expected to be announced in the next few weeks.

Chief Sealth boys basketball team played a tough game against Seattle Prep on Thursday, but ultimately lost with a final score of 51-48.

Chief Sealth never gave up the lead in the first half of the game, but Seattle Prep rallied in the third quarter and at one point were up by 10. Chief Sealth closed the lead and came within one point more than once, but was unable to retake the lead.

Delridge Neighborhood District Coordinator Ron Angeles is retiring.

A celebration will be held at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm Thursday, February 24th to honor Ron's decades of dedication and leadership. The public is invited.

Press Release:
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center is turning 5 years young on February 26th! We're doin' it up deluxe in a progressive celebration!

4:30-6:00 pm Join us for popcorn and a screening of the hit documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop.

6:00-8:00 pm Once the movie is over, join in a quick art-production assembly-line that lands you upstairs for an artist open house, with potluck-style hospitality courtesy of Youngstown's resident artists, tenants and staff.

8:00 pm - 1:00 am We give mega-thanks to a pair of Youngstown's founding fathers, Randy Engstrom and KC Correll, who helped make Youngstown what it is today. Join us in acknowledging their epic contributions to the Delridge community, and then stick around for an Open Mic and Dance Party!

There will be beer for this segment, so bring ID. 21+ only.

By Kate Ganiron, Web Intern and Anne-Marije Rook

Renton teen arrested in Crown Hill robbery case

A 17-year-old teenager from Renton was arrested early this morning in connection with last week's Crown Hill robbery.
Seattle Police reports that the teen was arrested after gathering information from witnesses at two separate robberies in the Crown Hill and Lake City areas.
The suspect was arrested in Renton in the early morning hours and booked into the Youth Services Center for Investigation of Robbery.
The suspect is accused of two robberies and threatening employees with shears.
The first robbery occurred in on Feb 11 in Crown Hill where the suspect attempted to cut the cable securing a mobile phone to the display. When employees confronted him, the suspect threatened them with large shears and fled with a the stolen cell phone.
The second incident occurred the following day in Lake City where the suspect looked at various cell phones, then suddenly grabbed several and started to leave the store. When he was confronted by an employee, he pushed and elbowed the employee out of the way and fled the area in a green sedan.

Grand opening events have been announced for the improved Delridge Field Complex. The renovated field now has two fields that accommodate soccer, men’s & woman’s lacrosse, baseball, softball and Ultimate Frisbee.

It's set to take place Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. at the North Field 4501 Delridge Way SW

The fields’ inauguration, cosponsored by WestSeattle Soccer Club and DiscNW, will include special soccer and
disc games and a dedication ceremony.

Disc games begin at 12:30 with a dedication at 1:15 followed by soccer fun at 1:45.
For additional info rmation please visit:
http://seattle.gov/parks/projects/delridge_playfield/

Download the flyer at the link above.

Professor Hokum W. Jeebs (aka Robert Stabile), 60, lost his life in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 16. He was the victim of stab wounds to the chest at his home on the 9300 block of 44th Ave s.w.

Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in the murder and his bail was set at $500,000 on Feb. 17. The deadline for filing charges is Tuesday, Feb. 22.

To read more on the crime, please check out these Herald stories:
Fatal stabbing victim identified; Suspect arrested

West Seattle murder suspect’s bail set at $500,000

According to a biography of Jeebs posted on Puget Sound Pipeline Online, a non-profit organization “furthering the appreciation, preservation and use of Theater Pipe Organs of yesteryear,” he grew up in Syracuse, NY and started performing comedy piano routines at community talent shows as a youth.

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Eight high school students stand around in blue surgical gowns and fumble to put on their gloves in a sterile manner before focusing their attention on the pregnant woman in the OR. The patient is covered in surgical drapes, only her belly and head are exposed. The monitors are beeping, tubes are coming from her mouth and she's prepped to deliver a baby by vaginal birth or Caesarian Section. The students circle the bed and nurse technician hands shears or a different medical instrument to each student.

In a nearby room a car accident victim lies on the floor. He has sustained wounds to his neck, cheek and head. His left foot, although still intact, is turning a suspicious purple color. Some bones on his other foot are exposed and his little toe is missing. The paramedic is talking about checking the patient's airways but the surrounding girls can't stop staring at the patient's severed toe.

On Tuesday, 30 Ballard High School students got to experience what it's like to see a patient flat lining, to insert a breathing tube into an unconscious man's throat and to check a patient's vitals.