May 2012

In an unusual move the King County Airport, commonly referred to as Boeing Field, issued a notification about some upcoming flights that are likely to get not only attention but will generate noticeable noise.

The West Seattle Herald has more information on the visiting B-17 here.

press release:
We have been advised by the Museum of Flight that upcoming flight events may create noisy conditions for communities surrounding Boeing Field, such as the neighborhoods of Georgetown, Beacon Hill, Magnolia, West Seattle; and portions of Renton and Tukwila:

Beginning on May 21 and lasting through Memorial Day weekend, the Museum of Flight is hosting B-17 Bomber tours and rides on the Seattle-born Aluminum Overcast; and a range of vintage military aircraft sponsored by the Cascade War Birds Fly In.

Residents should be aware that these aircraft are sanctioned by permits from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and are intended for the enjoyment of pilots, fans of aviation history, and the general public.

May 18th is Bike to Work day. Thousands of people will be biking to work all over the city and there will be commuter stations along major bike rides to hand out free food and drink, answer questions, offer bike maintenance, and more.

In Ballard the commuter station will be located along the Burke Gilman trail where it intersects with 8th Avenue NW.

Click here to find the stations along your route.

The stations run from 6 a.m. till 9 a.m.

Later on Friday, the annual Ballard Street Party carries the momentum of Bike to Work Day into the evening. The city is partnering with Cascade Bicycle Club to transform the heart of Ballard into a bike block party.

From 4 p.m. till 7 p.m., there will be live music, bike art, conference bikes, free samples, a free drawing to win some great prizes, free bike assistance from Bike Sport and Second Ascent. bike vendors., and New Belgium beer specials at the Balmar from 5 - 8 p.m.

Marilyn Klepper’s teenage daughter Jeanne-Marie died on Mother’s Day in 2001. The 11th anniversary of her death once again fell on Mother’s Day this year. Jeanne-Marie Klepper was a student in the Biotech Academy at Ballard High School when she was diagnosed with a rare “young person’s” cancer – osteosarcoma. A bone cancer that usually manifests in the limbs, her cancer was in her shoulder. A rare disease in a rare spot -- by diagnosis it had greatly metastasized.

The American Cancer Society’s NW Relay for Life in 2001 was scheduled at the Ballard High School track. Jeanne-Marie’s fellow Biotech students had their own team. The event always includes a survivor’s lap. Jeanne-Marie was determined to participate although she asked her mother if she qualified given that she was very ill. “Am I a cancer survivor?”

Her mother told her absolutely yes. “You have survived a lot.”

With a name like Paddy O'Pembroke you might expect a dog to be an Irish Setter but no, Paddy is a Pembroke Corgi. He belongs to Dolly Vinal and she got him six years ago from Trengate Kennels in Lacey Washington.

Vinal said that the breeder is a vet who raised Corgis and Paddy is her second one.

She said he's well fed and it's good stuff. It's "very expensive raw food and I think I spend as much on him a month as I do on myself. Good thing he's a small dog."

Paddy will eat "anything and all" for snacks but as a rule he gets and enjoys apples, bananas, beans, grapes and cucumbers. But it's a controlled diet too. "I think if you did self feeding with this dog, he'd explode."

"One of the things that's most impressive to me about him is that he's really an athlete for his size. He can jump up about four feet. He jumps into the back of my Element (Honda) when the tailgate is up. That's pretty high. They call them big dogs in small packages."

by Greg McCorkle

Two runs in the second was all west Seattle needed to overcome Issaquah’s Liberty High School.

Liberty looked like they may get on the scoreboard in the first inning with runners on first and second with no outs but they were unable to pull the trigger. In the second liberty had base runners on second and third.

SLIDESHOW: Click the image above to see more

The lack of offense proved to be costly for Liberty when in the bottom of the second #17 catcher Jimmy Mai hit a leadoff single. Then centerfielder Andrew Snook got on base with another single pushing Mai to third base. Snook stole second and West Seattle threatened with one out. #12 Spenser Elder hit a sacrifice fly to right field driving in Mai and advancing Snook to third base. The next batter third baseman Jeff Freeman tipped a dribbler in front of the plate but the Liberty catcher overthrew first base and as the ball rolled into the outfield Freeman motored around to third and Snook scored a second run.

Liberty got out of the inning but the damage was done.

Soroptimist International of Seattle South will hold its fundraiser Cards for a Cause on Saturday, May 19 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Normandy Park Cove, 1500 SW Shorebrook Dr. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

More details on flyer posted above.

Proceeds from the casino themed event will benefit Highline Community College Women’s Programs and Hospitality House Women’s Shelter.

First place is a trip for two to see the LA Lakers in Los Angeles, including airfare and hotel room.

There will be a Texas Hold’em Tournament at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The poker tournament fee is $40 with preregistration and $50 on the day of the tournament; both provide a $5,000 value in poker chips. General admission is $25 with preregistration and $35 on the day of the event; both provide a $2,500 value in poker chips.

Preregistration for the Texas Hold’em tournament is recommended by contacting Patti Gifford at 206-227-4848 or pattigifford2@gmail.com, or go online to SoroptimistSeattleSouth.com.

Soroptimist International of Seattle South will hold its fundraiser Cards for a Cause on Saturday, May 19 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Normandy Park Cove, 1500 SW Shorebrook Dr. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

More details on flyer posted above.

Proceeds from the casino themed event will benefit Highline Community College Women’s Programs and Hospitality House Women’s Shelter.

First place is a trip for two to see the LA Lakers in Los Angeles, including airfare and hotel room.

There will be a Texas Hold’em Tournament at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The poker tournament fee is $40 with preregistration and $50 on the day of the tournament; both provide a $5,000 value in poker chips. General admission is $25 with preregistration and $35 on the day of the event; both provide a $2,500 value in poker chips.

Preregistration for the Texas Hold’em tournament is recommended by contacting Patti Gifford at 206-227-4848 or pattigifford2@gmail.com, or go online to SoroptimistSeattleSouth.com.

On May 15, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn's office announced the recipients of the Department of Neighborhoods "2012 Spring Small and Simple" matching fund awards, including four projects from West Seattle to South Park.

Here are the local recipients for 2012:

Alki Art Fair 2012
The city chips in $20,000 and Alki Art Fair Committee will raise $44,745
Produce and promote West Seattle’s premiere summer art showcase on Alki Beach that celebrates arts and music. The goal is to advance art education and appreciation while encouraging community involvement and cultural diversity for the community’s benefit.

West Seattle Community Fruit Harvest
City chips in $6,295 while the organization raises $9,535
Using volunteers and existing neighborhood groups, organize the harvest of fruit from residential fruit trees to distribute to partner organizations like food banks, women’s shelters, and senior centers within Delridge and West Seattle.

Roxhill Park - Castle Park Project
City chips in $20,000 while the community raises $20,000

Press release

Another Elegant Evening in an Elegant Place is the theme for the 2nd Annual Auction & Wine Tasting put on by the Musica Sacra Chamber Chorale at the wonderful Sanctuary at Admiral in West Seattle.

Friday, June 1, 2012 7:00 pm
Sanctuary at Admiral • 2656 42nd Avenue Southwest Seattle, WA 98116

This event was a smash hit last year with all who attended. The evening will include boutique wines to taste, light fare, a Silent and Live
Auction as well as musical entertainment. The event supports MSCC in its musical mission as well as its goals of partnering with local outreach non-profits and helping children in need.

Pre-sale tickets are available at www.musicasacrachamberchorale.com or through our link at Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

MSCC Auction Ticket Information
Single tickets purchased in advance through our website are $20.
Single tickets purchased at the door are $25.

For more information contact Musica Sacra Chamber Chorale at (425) 277-
0809 or consult the website at www.musicasacrachamberchorale.com

ABOUT MUSICA SACRA CHAMBER CHORALE.

press release
The historic former Fire Station 37, located at 7300 35th Ave. S.W. in West Seattle, has been sold for $613,000, city officials announced today. The city set a minimum price of $250,000 for the property.

With a 5 percent commission on the sale and other minor closing costs, the city netted $579,807.25. The revenue from this sale will help replenish the Fire Facilities and Emergency Response Levy Fund. Levy proceeds and other funding, such as the sale of former fire stations, are being used to upgrade, renovate and replace 32 neighborhood fire stations, among other things. Seattle voters approved the levy in November 2003.

In September 2011, the City Council authorized sale by competitive process of this former West Seattle station and former Fire Station 38 in the Ravenna-Bryant neighborhood. Conclusion of that sale is pending and details will be released once the sale has closed.