September 2012

by Paul Moseley

The Chief Sealth Seahawks travelled to Memorial Stadium to play Metro Sound Division rival Franklin High School Quakers Friday afternoon. The 2-2 Seahawks were looking to rediscover their rhythm after coming off two straight losses including a 52-12 clubbing by Bishop Blanchet last week. The 1-3 Quakers had their first win last week against Ingraham and came in full of energy ready to start a streak.

After 3 hours of hard core football, the Seahawks proved they have the bigger guns.

The Quakers started strong with an interception by Quaker Calvin Vo put them at the Seahawk 19. Three penalties and a sack by Seahawk Darren Camacho left Franklin at 4th and 24. A quick kick by Franklin was blocked by Jesse Torres Cruz and the Seahawks had the ball back on their 35 yard line.
On offense, Sealth handed the ball to Marquise Givens who bounced like a pinball through the Franklin defense and scored on a 35 yard run. Sealth was first on the board 6-0.

by Greg McCorkle

On a night where thoughts drifted to visions of the big homecoming dance the Rainier Beach Vikings came to dance, but did it to a different tune.

After last week’s drubbing of the Cleveland Eagles, Wildcat head coach Dominic Yarrington warned his team not to be distracted by all of the pomp and circumstance in the week leading up to tonight’s homecoming game… unfortunately the team wasn’t thinking about the game.

Transitional Resources a West Seattle-based non-profit mental health agency reports that their annual fundraising event Sept. 27 at The Hall At Fauntleroy was a huge success, raising approximately $60,000.00 in support of critical mental health services and supportive housing for men and women living with serious and persistent mental illness. Distinguished guests included actor Josh Lucas (A Beautiful Mind, Sweet Home Alabama, Glory Road).

The event’s program focused on fighting the stigma associated with mental illness, as well as celebrating clients’ many successes—including accomplishments with employment, housing, and long-term recovery. Rachel Karlin, owner of West Seattle-based Ola Salon, received the 2012 Community Citizenship Award for her part in fighting stigma.

Transitional Resources mission is providing mental health treatment, housing, and a supportive community to those with serious and persistent mental illness.

West Seattle Greenways, a part of the Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) coalition reports that the Delridge neighborhood will get $60,000 toward a new bike/ped path linking the future 26th Ave Greenway to the West Seattle bridge trail.

Speaking on behalf of West Seattle Greenways, Stu Hennessy (also owner of Alki Bike and Board) said, "The West Seattle Bridge connection has always been an awkward design. Thanks to the hard work of many and with the support of the North Delridge Neighborhood Association we can now start chipping away at the problem and create a safer, more efficient corridor for all users including the hundreds of bicycle commuters. Spokespeople West Seattle will also form work parties with permits from SDOT to take some ownership of our own situation and improve other problem spots in this area."

Tukwila-based King County Water District 125 press release:

The Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts has recognized Shane Young, Office Manager, King County Water District 125 for Outstanding Performance, Dedication, Effort and Quality of Leadership
Shane has served as Office Manager, supervising a staff of 2.5. Following retirement of a long time office manager, resolved major PR/financial issues and designed and implemented a 2 year process integrating new management and accounting practices.

His professionalism, leadership, and thoughtful assertiveness has served the District very well, creating positive professional relationships with existing office staff & superintendent/field staff. He maintains excellent relationships with legal and engineering consultants, ratepayers, contractors, vendors, colleagues, elected officials and agency staff members. He continuously consults with his co- workers and the board to upgrade office procedures, technology and related training to more efficiently manage the district.

Monday, Sept. 24
Boys golf
Bainbridge 141, West Seattle 103
Bailey Fuentes of West Seattle shot a round of 41 to finish fifth individually in last Monday's match.

Tuesday, Sept. 25
Volleyball
Foster 3, Evergreen 1
Foster prevailed over Evergreen in a meeting of Seamount League Class 2A members this past Tuesday.
Bear Creek 3, Seattle Lutheran 0
Bear Creek swept all three games in last Tuesday's action.

Girls soccer
Chief Sealth 8, Cleveland 0
Chief Sealth slapped a lopsided win on Cleveland last Tuesday.

Wednesday, Sept. 26
Volleyball
Chief Sealth 3, Cleveland 0
Chief Sealth also won big in volleyball against Cleveland last week.

West Seattle 3, Ingraham 1
West Seattle walloped Ingraham in Wednesday's Metro League match.
Seattle Luth. 3, Auburn Adv. 1
Seattle Lutheran's Saints topped Auburn Adventist in 2B volleyball action last Wednesday.

Girls golf
F/Clev./CS 49, Nathan Hale 18
Chief Sealth combined with Cleveland and Franklin to post an 49-18 win over Nathan Hale on Wednesday.

Update for Nov. 15.
After a month long food drive in October, nine West Seattle physical therapy clinics and the people of West Seattle combined to gather 1500 pounds of food.

The food was given to the West Seattle Food Bank.

Participating clinics included:
Sound Physical Therapy
Highline PT
Life in Balance
BioJunction Sports Therapy
SW Hand Therapy
Cascade Dizziness and Balance
Kinetic PT
West Seattle PT
West Seattle Rehab Services

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Update for Oct. 26
West Seattle physical therapy clinics hosting October-long food drive for W.S. Food Bank
There are still a few days left in October to donate food to West Seattle physical therapy clinics holding a month-long food drive. So far this month, West Seattleites have donated over 900 pounds of food, according to Sound Physical Therapy, one of the participating clinics.

Here is the list of participating clinics:

Sound Physical Therapy
Highline PT
Life in Balance
BioJunction Sports Therapy
SW Hand Therapy
Cascade Dizziness & Balance
Kinetic Physical Therapy
West Seattle Rehab Services

Seattle Districts Now registered as a campaign with the Seattle Ethics and Elections Committee on Sept. 27 to propose a change in city council representation, calling for an amendment to the City Charter that would change the council from nine at-large members to a system with seven from separate districts and two at-large, according to a press release sent out by the group.

West Seattle, Harbor Island and South Park (everything to the west of the Duwamish River) make up district one in their proposal.

The reason? Seattle Districts Now writes it is “to ensure city council members are closer to the people they represent and that voters better know their city councilmembers. A mixed district/at-large system also provides for geographic distribution, so that no major area of our city is unrepresented.”

The districts were drawn up by Dr. Richard Morrill, a University of Washington professor and demographer, based on 2010 census information and input from the group.

On Sunday, September 30th at 4 PM, film enthusiasts who come to the Admiral Theater will unite with audiences in over 300 cities and spanning six continents to view and judge the work of the next generation, of filmmakers from around the world in viewing the 15th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

The festival selected 10 short films as finalists out of 520 entries received from 49 countries around the world.

Each film is 18 minutes or less in length. The films come from Norway, The Netherlands, Russia, England, Ireland, Peru, France, Romania, Spain and the USA in what festival organizers describe as the “United Nations of Film Festivals.”

With past finalists achieving the ultimate in recognition by being nominated and even winning the Oscar in the short film category, Manhattan Short Festival has become known as a breeding ground for the up and coming filmmaker. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/270627

Admiral Theater is located at; 2343 California Ave s.w.

The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council will hold an annexation forum on Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., at the North Highline Fire Station located at 1243 S.W. 112th St.

The City of Burien hopes to annex North Highline and the decision rests with North Highline voters in the November election.

Please see the flyer above for more details.

There will also be one final annexation information meeting hosted by the City of Burien on Thursday, October 18: Cascade Middle School, cafeteria, 11212 10th Ave SW, 6 p.m.