April 2011

Photographer Kimberly Robinson took advantage of the sparse leaf growth on the trees that are home to a mating pair of bald eagles, across from Salty's at Alki.

According to an eagle focused website called www.baldeagleinfo.com, this is the time of year when they lay their eggs though this can vary, and this pair were highly focused on the nest, staying close to it. The incubation period is approximately 35 days. While it is the female that spends most of her time on the nest the male bald eagle regularly brings sprigs of conifer branches to the nest.

The site states that there are an estimated 7,066 nesting pairs of bald eagles.

Friday, April 8 was an ideal day to be on the pitch playing a game of soccer at the Delridge Playfield as the WSHS varsity boys drew even against Eastside Catholic in a match that, on paper, had Eastside as the heavy favorite.

First half

Neither team was able to get much going in the first 30 minutes of the game with short stints of possession in the midfield for both squads.

The WSHS Wildcats depended heavily on the long ball in the first half but fell short of creating any solid chances as their strikers were consistently shut down by a smothering Eastside back line. Wildcat midfielders, such as Jonathan Delgado Quintana, displayed superior foot skills and were able to beat defenders one-on-one in the midfield, but the support was rarely there for anything but a long ball and a prayer.

The Wildcats took several shots from beyond the 18-yard line, testing Eastside’s goalkeeper who looked shaky at times but kept the ball out nonetheless.

NEWS RELEASE- King County Housing Authority:

STATE’S LARGEST RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY INSTALLED IN GREENBRIDGE
Initiative reduces utility costs and creates jobs
 
The Greenbridge community in White Center keeps getting greener. The installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roofs of 24 public housing units, currently under construction at Sixth Place Apartments, is in full swing. The 50.1 kilowatt array, comprised of 213 panels on nine buildings, will be the largest residential solar array in the state.

The work is being funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds and solar tax credits. The project supports the King County Housing Authority’s commitment to creating a more sustainable next generation of affordable housing, while stimulating the local construction economy.

Panels are being installed by A & R Solar, overseen by Walsh Construction.

It was announced this afternoon that if a federal government shutdown is ordered, the Chittenden Locks in Ballard will remain open to vessel traffic.
Yet lockings may be slowed as staffing will be limited.

In addition, the park grounds at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks would be closed, including access through the park.

The Corps of Engineers’ Regulatory permitting offices and the Corps of Engineers’ aerial maps and engineering records secti would close as well.

The Corps of Engineers’ aerial maps and engineering records section would be closed.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the closure of all Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide beginning Saturday, April 9, if the potential shutdown of the federal government goes into effect. Affected recreation areas would not reopen until after the shutdown is lifted.

Amber Borgomainerio and Ross Yearsley are embarking on two major adventures this year. The first is the opening of Breathe Hot Yoga at 3750 s.w. Alaska Street in early May and the second is their upcoming marriage.

Amber "stumbled into Yoga at college in 1996" and was so taken with the practice she became an instructor just two years later. As the popularity of yoga grew she taught at a variety of studios and in 2001 was brought in as the instructor at Bikram Yoga in West Seattle in the Junction. She stayed for seven years becoming a Bikram certified instructor.

She founded Breathe Hot Yoga in South Lake Union a few years later and then in the last few months the couple was approached by Harbor Properties, developers of The Link Apartments in the West Seattle Triangle (between Alaska Street and Fauntleroy Way) seeking to have them open a location there.

Muttley Crew will hold their 2nd Annual Dog Social Saturday, April 16, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

They are located at 4200 SW Admiral Way Suite C, one block east of California Ave.

(206) 932-6888

http://www.muttleycrewcuts.com

On the afternoon of April 6 a King County jury found Myron Wynn guilty of killing Bob Wykel, a Burien man who was 66 when he disappeared in February 1996.

Although Wykel’s body was never discovered, a mountain of circumstantial evidence was enough to convince the jury of Wynn’s guilt. This was the second trial for Wynn after a hung jury failed to come to a decision in December 2010.

The disappearance

Wykel, who was declared deceased in 2003 by the King County Medical Examiner, lived in Burien and spent most of his time purchasing, restoring and reselling classic cars after retiring as a sheet-metal worker, according to charging documents. He was known for always wearing a large diamond ring and never taking it off.

Around Feb. 21, 1996, Wykel told friends he was excited to check out a vintage Thunderbird an acquaintance had told him about. That acquaintance was Myron Wynn, who had “inserted himself into Wykel’s social group” who met at a Burien McDonald’s for morning coffee and good conversation. Wykel told a friend that Wynn had a line on a Thunderbird was being sold buy a soldier near Ft. Lewis.

Deena Mahn, West Seattle Hi-Yu Vice President offers thanks:

West Seattle Hi-Yu held their annual Spring Tea and Silent Auction on Sunday April 3rd. Over 130 guests attended enjoying catered savories and sweets from Tuxedo’s and Tennis Shoes Catering, Renaissance Desserts, Sugar Rush Baking Company, Little Raes Bakery and West Seattle Thriftway. We thank you for helping us raise over $4000.00 for the Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Scholarship Program.

Our Premier Sponsor
Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering

The Hall at Fauntleroy

Auction Emcee
The Marquis’ A.k.a. Chuck Marcoullier

Harpist
Madeline Lyons

Tea Servers

Brian Mahn
Zachary Mahn
Zachary Todd
Ian Todd
Caleb Santana
Ricky Huget
Lane Hatling

West Seattle Hi Yu also wishes to thank the following Donors for their generosity.

Aaron's Bicycle Repair
American Dance Studio
Anthony's Restaurant
Arthur Murray School of Dance
Artswest

For those who are new to the area and even long time residents who think they've seen everything there is to see in West Seattle a series of 8 new Wayfinding Kiosks are being installed around the area with the first one going up on Friday April 8 at Junction Plaza Park. The remainder will be installed over the course of next week.

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The product of Feet First and well known local artists Paul Sorey and Mike Raney the kiosks feature walking maps and location specific art.



Through a grant of $99,916 from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Feet First worked with nine neighborhood districts to support a kiosk and wayfinding project, holding community meetings to seek input.

The kiosks provide the necessary wayfinding to make the trails of West Seattle functional to locals as well as people new to the area and provide an important addition to the transportation system.

Japan’s 9.0 earthquake on March 11 was a strong reminder to everyone in the Pacific Northwest of the geological features and propensity for a major earthquake we share.

In the first part of a series to inform West Seattleites on how to be prepared for a major disaster, West Seattle Be Prepared held a session on April 8 at the Senior Center – bringing in Kitsap/King County Red Cross officials to discuss how the Red Cross operates, disaster preparedness for the individual and families and a CPR/first aid training session.

Red Cross Emergency Response

Deb Ticknor, Red Cross Readiness Manager originally from West Seattle, took the floor first and explained how the Red Cross prepares for major disasters in our area as a crowd of 40-plus listened intently.

Ticknor said the array of emergencies the Red Cross could respond to in King and Kitsap Counties is large, from major natural disasters including earthquakes, flooding, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and lahars (massive debris flow that can flow down from a volcano) to smaller, more common disasters like snow and wind storms and residential, industrial or multi-unit fires.