May 2013

Sports Roundup

Monday, April 29

Boys soccer
Chief Sealth 11, Cleveland 0
The Seahawks scored a big 11-0 win over Cleveland in Metro League action this past Monday.

Baseball
West Seattle 8, Blanchet 7
The playoff-bound West Seattle team edged out the Braves last Monday.
Bainbridge 8, Chief Sealth 5
Chief Sealth was outslugged by Bainbridge this past Monday.

Tennis
Lakeside 11, Chief Sealth 0
The Seahawks were swept aside by Lakeside last Monday.

Fastpitch
Blanchet 10, West Seattle 0
The Wildcats were blanked by Blanchet on Monday.
Bainbridge 6, Chief Sealth 2
Chief Sealth was buried by the Bainbridge team Monday.

Tuesday, April 30

Fastpitch
Chief Sealth 10, Nathan Hale 3
The Seahawks turned around and trounced Nathan Hale in Tuesday action.

Boys soccer
Evergreen 4, Foster 3
Foster's Bulldogs were nipped by Evergreen on Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 1

Boys soccer
Franklin 2, West Seattle 1
West Seattle lost a close game this past Wednesday.
Chief Sealth 3, Nathan Hale 0

By Kurt Howard

Foster girl’s fastpitch team played host to Evergreen on Friday, May 3rd for a Seamount Conference game played at Tukwila Community Center.

This was the last regular season game for both teams. Foster came into the game with 5 win, 7 loss conference record while Evergreen was at 2 wins and 8 losses.

The first time these teams met Foster beat Evergreen 11-6. This game proved to be different from the start as Evergreen led by a score of 9-0 before Foster even got on the board.

But Foster did not give up and came roaring back in the bottom of the 6th inning as they scored 4 runs.

But their comeback ended up being too little, too late as Evergreen holds on and defeats Foster by a score of 9-5.

This story will be updated with more details and a full slideshow.

By Carole Smith

Who loves us when we’re down and out
Who loves us when we’re up
Who loves us whether we drink stout
Or water fills our cup

Who loves us when we’re smilin’
And who loves us when we frown
Who loves us when we’re stylin’
Or when all we wear is brown

Who loves us when we’re speaking well
Who loves us when we ain’t
Who loves us whether all they sell
We buy, or show restraint

Who loves us when we tell the truth
Who loves us when we fib
Who loves us whether we, forsooth,
Quote Shakespeare or ad lib

And when out of life’s paper bags
We seem to lack a route
Who but a Mother nags and nags
Till we find our way out!

The accidental death of cyclist Lance David on Wednesday at a dangerous intersection on East Marginal Way prompted the creation of a memorial at the site and a gathering of friends, family and co-workers on Friday May 3.

Approximately 70 people came to honor the memory of David with many in tears as they shared their grief over his death. The gathering was the idea of Marty Sparks who worked with David at Expeditors. Dozens of fellow Expeditors workers showed up on bikes for the memorial event.

Monday, April 29
Boys soccer
SCS 11. Chimacum 0
The Warriors clobbered Chimacum in a Nisqually League match Monday.
Interlake 14, Highline 3
Highline was hammered by the Saints this past Monday.
Baseball
Mt. Rainier 4, Highline 1
The Rams prevailed in a non-league game against a cross school district opponent under the lights at Moshier Field last Monday.
SCS 6, Charles Wright 5
Seattle Christian scored a close win over Charles Wright this past Monday.
Girls lacrosse
Holy Names 15, Kennedy 6
Holy Names got the best of the Lancers last Monday,

Tuesday, April 30
Fastpitch
Mt. Rainier 11, Auburn-Riverside 0
The Lady Rams routed the Ravens in a South Puget Sound League 4A victory this past Tuesday.
Kennedy 5, SCS 1
The Lancers were non-league winners against the Warriors on Tuesday.
Tyee 10, Foster 0
Tyee shut out its close rivals from Foster this last Tuesday.
Baseball
SCS 14, Life Christian 4
Seattle Christian scored a Nisqually League victory over Life Christian at the Des Moines Field House on Tuesday.
Tahoma 7, Mt. Rainier 1
Tahoma towered above Mount Rainier last Tuesday.
Boys soccer
Evergreen 4, Foster 3

For many high school seniors on the verge of graduation, the summer of 2013 will be a time to relax before that next step, whatever it may be.

For O’Dea High School senior and West Seattle native Trenton Tibbetts, however, relaxation is out of the equation as he prepares for Plebe Summer, the US Naval Academy’s version of boot camp.

Trenton has been accepted into the esteemed Naval Academy in Annapolis after years of hard work and preparation, be it in academics, sports or public service. Anyone affiliated with the Kenney elder care facility likely knows Trenton’s face: he’s been volunteering there since his freshman year on a regular basis.

His acceptance is a source of validation and pride for Trenton’s parents, James and Cynthia Tibbetts. In the words of his father, “His mother and I feel honored to be his parents and are very proud of his accomplishments and his heart to serve our great nation. We know Trenton loves people and will be an asset to our country.”

Seattle's Museum of Flight’s new women’s initiative, the ALL Ladies Guild, has launched a robust effort, "Project Amelia" to purchase a rare, restored 1935 Lockheed Electra Model 10-E, the centerpiece of a permanent Amelia Earhart exhibit. This is the same type of aircraft Earhart flew 22,000 miles on her around-the-world flight attempt in 1937 before she disappeared.

The plane, which flies, currently resides in Reno. To obtain the Electra will require $1.2 Million, and an additional $200,000 for exhibits and educational program development. Over $800,000 has been raised so far through private and public fundraising. The Guild encourages those interested to donate during the May 15 Seattle Foundation GiveBIG effort.(this links directly to the general Museum GiveBIG page.Please type "for Project Amelia" in comment box.)

Friday, May 3

Rainbow Bingo

What: Fun, bingo games, great food, beverages, general frivolity and lovely prizes. The menu will include wonderful items such as Crab Cakes, Polish Sausages, Cob Salads, and more. Come at 6pm for food and beverages. Bingo starts at 7pm. What songs will Sylvia perform for our pleasure?

Where: Ballard NW Senior Center

When: 6-9 p.m.

Price: Pre-signup for $15, or $20 at the door.

More info: http://www.ballardseniorcenter.org/Home.aspx

Taco Trivia Family Night

What: Great food, fun trivia, and good clean family fun! Sign up for summer sports and summer camps!

Where: Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St,

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Price: $5 per person; Pre-Registration required - call (206) 684-4052

St. Alphonsus Parish School presents The Music Man, Jr.

Ballard News-Tribune lead reporter and web editor Zachariah Bryan was recently given the opportunity to write (and star in) an article for his alma mater's magazine.

In Seattle Pacific University's etc Magazine, a prospective publication sent out to 50,000 high school students all over the U.S., Bryan writes about -- what else? -- things to do in Ballard. Though he had to keep it to activities under 21 (sorry wonderful breweries and great nightlife), he still had the opportunity to brag about a great deal, including Bitterroot BBQ, Senor Moose, Hot Cakes, the Ballard Locks, Golden Gardens and much more.

He also participated in what would be his first photo shoot ever, having had his photo taken at various landmarks, such as the old Ballard Carnegie Free Library and the Majestic Bay Theatre.

By Dan Howes

There are two important facts about Iron Man 3. One is that, unlike its predecessors, the latest film in the hugely popular Marvel franchise is written and directed by the very talented Shane Black, who made a writing career for himself in Hollywood with the screenplay that became Lethal Weapon before getting behind the camera on 2005’s Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. Black’s comedic chops as a writer and Howard Hawks-like direction of actors is a perfect and welcomed fit for a comic book series that has been threatening to collapse under it’s own weight, especially after the passable but bloated Iron Man 2. The other important fact about Iron Man 3 is that it cost an enormous $200 million to produce. This astronomical sum of money is definitely made apparent on screen, especially in the digitally explosive and perhaps inevitably bombastic final set piece.