September 2012

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King County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking the public to be on the lookout for a turquoise 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible that was stolen from a Burien business over the weekend.

Deputies responded to the Burien City Garage in the 14900 blk of Ambaum Blvd SW around 6:30 Saturday morning.

An employee discovered the business had been forcibly entered and the classic car, which had been parked in the showroom, was gone.

The license plate on the vehicle is unknown at this time but the vehicle is very unique and distinctive. The vehicle has a white convertible top, turquoise paint, and is in mint condition.

If you see this vehicle you are asked to call 911 to report its location.

by Kaelyn Sayles



Looks like the Braves will remain undefeated.

Saturday afternoon, the Bishop Blanchet Braves hosted the Chief Sealth Seahawks in a 52-12 win.

The explosive junior running back for the Braves, Cham Pen, racked up the yards and kept the momentum going in their favor. Overall, Bishop Blanchet's run game dominated, partially due to Chief Sealth’s defense allowing the middle to remain open. 

At halftime, the score was 25-0 with Bishop Blanchet in the lead. The Braves were able to continue their scoring streak with 45 unanswered points into the fourth quarter.

Seahawks coach Jerrold Jackson said he didn’t think the team was ready to play Saturday.

“It’s just one of those games where it’s just heart,” Jackson said. “They got down a couple scores and heart just went out the window, so we’ve got some things to correct, but we’ve got heart, too, so we should be back.”

There was, however, a Seahawk who did show some of his heart during the game.

Enter Chief Sealth freshman running back Darren Camacho.

Camacho answered a Braves touchdown with a 64-yard run for a Seahawks touchdown.

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West Seattleites have heard it’s coming and they’ve seen the new shelters and stations popping up all over town. But on Sept. 29, they’ll get to experience the real thing when Metro Transit’s big red and yellow RapidRide buses begin rolling into West Seattle.

The C Line gets going with the start of morning service on Sept. 29. It replaces the Metro Route 54 and will offer frequent all-day service between Westwood Village and downtown Seattle.

Residents can learn more about the new service and its amenities from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday (Sept 29) at Westwood Village. A RapidRide coach, Metro staff and RapidRide Man will be located in the parking lot in front of Barnes and Noble bookstore to share information about the new C Line and provide trip planning advice.

The C Line will offer 10 to 15-minute service most of the day – so frequent riders won’t even need a timetable. Metro has nearly doubled the number of trips provided in this corridor; half of the new trips began in 2011 and the other half will be added when C Line service begins.

On Saturday, June 9th, 45 kids ages 5 - 12 from over 10 different elementary schools attended cheer camp led by the WSHS cheerleaders.

The campers had a fun filled afternoon filled with, cheer fundamentals, basic stunt moves, cheer related arts and crafts and learned a new fun dance.

Last night, Friday September 21, the campers were invited to perform the dance and cheers they learned along side the WSHS cheerleaders during halftime of the football game at SWAC. The mini campers donned their "mini wildcat cheerleader" tee shirts, some spirit marks and face tattoos and wowed the crowd with their spirit and skill. Parents and fans enjoyed taking pictures and video of the fun event.

The mini wildcat cheerleaders left the field to a huge round of applause and cheers.

The WSHS cheerleaders will hold another camp on Saturday November 10th and the campers to that camp will be invited to cheer at a WSHS home basketball game. Watch for more details and registration form on westseattlehs.seattleschools.org or contact Beverly Corey at coreym_b@comcast.net

The White Center Community Developement Association held their 10th annual fundraising dinner at Jerry Brockey Center on the Campus of South Seattle Community College Friday, Sept. 21 with King County Councilmember Larry Gossett as the keynote speaker. More than 300 people attended the event

Gossett spoke about the success in the efforts to connect businesses and of bringing community together by the WCCDA.

WCCDA director Sili Savusa spoke about the outstanding acheivements over the last 10 years and of the resident led and community driven meetings and the overall vision of the organization.

The very lively, live auction featured some items for more than $500.

Ana and Aminta from the Salvadorean Bakery spoke thanking the White Center community for their direct involvement in the success of the bakery and expanding to Bellevue.

The Taiko drummers performed and the lion dance was offered to bring prosperity and good luck.

The Ah-Siu sisters did a traditional dance.

Did you know yesterday was International PARK(ing) Day? Well, neither did a lot of people.

According to the website, "PARK(ing) Day is a annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into 'PARK(ing)' spaces: temporary public places."

For the event, local Ballardite Marcia Wiley, of wileyware.com, joined forces with some of her happiness-spreading comrades and turned a couple of parallel parking spots on Market St and 22 Ave NW into a makeshift park and community center. For any passersby who weren't too weirded out, they had peanutbutter and jelly sandwiches, a Star Wars Puzzle, arts and crafts and a game of Battleship. They also had signs on display with inspirational messages, such as "Be YOU" and "Yes and Yay!"

The Ballard News-Tribune sat down to play Battleship with Wiley, but was unfortunately unable to finish -- though, with a Battleship and a destroyer sunk, and a cruiser shot, things were looking grim.

Pedestrian and driver reactions to the park ranged from complete aversion to interest and laughter.

The Star Wars puzzle was never finished.

By Christopher Duclos

Beaver Nation football supporters came out in full force to watch the Ballard Boys take on the Garfield Bulldogs in their first home game of the season. Fans showed up in the game’s theme “White Out” attire, setting the tone for an energetic and explosive home atmosphere.

After a rough 0-3 nonconference start to open the season, the boys from Ballard were hoping to nab their first win in conference play against Garfield.

The scoring began when Johnny Verduin completed a pass to Michael Asefa for a 17-yard touchdown play. Ballard was in complete control of the Bulldogs squad, gaining a total of 48 points in the first half.

You have a chance to help less fortunate people Sept. 29 in White Center.

Please bring food items to donate to the White Center food bank to Village Green Perennial Nursery close to White Center Saturday Sept. 29 10 to 4.

They are located at 10223 26th Ave. s.w.

They will have a barrel by the cash register to place your donation items in.

If you have any extra fruit on your trees you won't use, please consider donating it, or call City Fruit.

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Come garden and/or make stepping stones at Genesee Hill School on Saturday, September 22!

On Saturday, September 22, we have two fun events scheduled at the school. Bring your friends and family and attend one or both!

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Garden Cleanup to beautify the school property. SPU CityQuest Volunteers will be joining us! (Light refreshments and water will be available.)

* Bring spring bulbs to plant; tools and gloves are provided by Seattle Public Schools. Your donation of time is greatly appreciated.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Mosaic Stepping Stone Creation with Bright River Studio artist, Terri Goodwin (www.brightriverstudio.com).

* Bring a colorful old plate or tile to break up for the mosaic, and dress for mess! Supplies may be limited, so come on the early side. Supply donations will be accepted, and participants will get to keep the finished stones.

Both events will be held at the north playground of Genesee Hill School. Come on out and meet some of your neighbors!

The West Seattle Wildcats thoroughly overwhelmed the Eagles of Cleveland High School Friday night (Sept. 21) in high school varsity football at the SWAC, 51-12.

West Seattle has outscored their opponents 97-18 over the last two games. What’s more important- these were division wins. And you can be sure the other teams in the Sound Division will be taking note of this. Rainier Beach should, they’re the Wildcats next opponent on September 28th at the SWAC.

The game was an all-around victory for the West Siders. Game balls for- The defense that didn’t allow a score until late in the fourth quarter- Cleveland rarely got beyond midfield. The offence that ran around the edges so quickly that it made your head spin and was able to complete passes for large chunks of ground (and the guts to pass on a fourth and seventeen to get a first and goal on the four- game ball for you coach). And the special teams for going for, and winning, three two point conversions and causing a turnover on a punt.