September 2013

Monday, Sept. 9
Volleyball
Seattle Lutheran 3, NW School 1
The Saints of West Seattle scored a 3-1 victory over Northwest School this past Monday.

Tuesday, Sept. 10
Volleyball
West Seattle 3, Franklin 0
West Seattle swept the Quakers away in a Metro League match this past Tuesday.
Seattle Lutheran 3, Univ. Prep. 0
University Prep became the victim of Seattle Lutheran in a 3-0 match Tuesday.

Thursday, Sept. 12
Volleyball
Chief Sealth 3, Franklin 0
The Seahawks scored a 3-0 victory over Rainier Beach on Thursday.
West Seattle 3, Rainier Beach 0
It was a Wildcat sweep over the Vikings on Thursday.

One of the nation's leading experts on heart health and the impact of lifestyle habits on health longevity and productivity, Joe Piscatella will be giving a talk on “Living a Heart Healthy Life” at The Kenney on Monday, September 23 at 3:00 p.m. in their Community Rooms.

This event is free and open to all ages.

Piscatella has been a frequent guest on The Today Show, CNN, and Good Morning America.

He's the author of 13 best-selling books including Positive Mind, Healthy Heart and Road to a Healthy Heart.

Piscatella is also the host of three PBS television programs.

After undergoing bypass surgery at age 32, he utilized lifestyle habits to successfully manage his health for 36 years. TIME magazine calls him "a force for positive change."

Meeting announcement from the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council:

We will have Aida Fraser-Hammer, principal of Sealth High School and Jeff Clark, principal of Denny Middle School answer question regarding safety and security in their schools and surrounding areas. They will also discuss if having a combined campus has resulted in any safety problems.

All are welcome.

Come address the safety issues that matter most to you. Discuss crime & nuisance hotspots with neighbors and police officers working in your neighborhood.

Southwest Police Precinct
2300 SW Webster
Seattle, WA

Meeting is held from 7-8:30pm on the 3rd Tues of every month except for July, Aug, & Dec.

Our next meeting is on October 15th,2013

West Seattle residents concerned about the future of transit in and out of West Seattle are joining forces to create a unified voice and to get answers from elected officials on where they stand when it comes to congestion, public transportation, construction, and the like.

The coalition was formally announced by the Westwood/Roxhill/Arbor Heights Community Council (WWRHAH) on Sept. 12. The group’s first meeting is scheduled for Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m., at the High Point Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way S.W.).

According to WWRHAH, the coalition will focus on at least three main concerns:

1. The looming reduction of mass transit services region wide with the King County Metro funding crisis coming out of Olympia. All services will face up to a 17% cut in volume.
2. This is only compounded for us in West Seattle, with the equally looming end of the SR-99 Viaduct and the construction headaches that will cause for all of us soon.

Marking a sea change in mission, what once was a liquor store will now become a medical clinic.

The Franciscan Health System is planning to open “Franciscan Medical Clinic Westwood” at 2511 S.W. Trenton St. in the Westwood Village shopping center, with tentative plans to open late this year.

Franciscan is the new name of clinics formerly known under the Highline Medical Group name, as the two forged an alliance in April of 2013. They also operate a primary/prompt care facility in the Fauntleroy Triangle.

The new location is located between Staples and Massage Envy at Westwood (the former home of both state and private liquor stores), and Franciscan Regional Administrator Vickie Jimenez said they will be closing the Roxbury Clinic (9635 17th Ave. S.W.) once the new space is ready for patients. Providers currently operating at Roxbury will be moving to Westwood.

Jimenez said Howard S. Wright Construction is already working on the new space that will include 14 exam rooms and a configuration that may allow them to bring in additional patient services, although no decisions have been made on that yet.

West Seattle Herald reader Cyndi wrote in on the evening of Sept. 13 to report a theft from her front porch.

"We live in S. West Seattle and shortly after a package was delivered, a guy came up on the porch and took the package. My husband went after him and tried to stop him but he jumped into a late model beat up green Cadillac.

"It's very distinctive, upon having the conversation with my husband I had seen the same car in the Roxbury Safeway parking lot.

"The trunk is held closed by a chain looped through and fastened by two padlocks. If anybody has or does see this car, if they could get the license plate number so it can be given to the police. We reported the theft."

As a humorous side note, Cyndi shared, "My husband does mobile RV repairs and the package contained a toilet seat for an RV!"

We're sure that toilet seat will come in handy.

Ballard High School had a disappointing season opener against crosstown rival, Bishop Blanchet, last week. The Blanchet Braves steamrolled the Beavers in a 43-0 loss. While the defense tried their best to hold off the Braves, letting through a few of big plays but otherwise holding their own, the offense couldn’t muster enough energy to break through for a touchdown. Punts and penalties were all too common in the Beavers’ first game, which took place at the highly energetic Blanchet homebase.

Luckily for the Beavers, this game didn’t count in the league standings, instead just offering a harsh lesson on how much they need to improve. The Beavers will be taking on the O’Dea High School Fighting Irish in a nonleague game today, Friday, Sept. 13, 7:45 p.m. at Memorial Stadium (401 5th Ave N). While it’s sure to be a challenging game, what else can we say but: “Go Beavers!”

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Friday, Sept. 13

Ryther Thrift Shop reopening

What: The Restyle for Ryther thrift store will officially reopen with a ribbon cutting. It will have a brand new look and fashions for women, men and home as well as books and jewelry all to support healthy children and stronger families locally. Ballardians will have a new place to shop, donate and volunteer their time.

Where: Ryther Thrift Shop (5435 Ballard Ave NW)

When: 2:30 p.m.

More info: Sharon Setzler League Chair at 206-499-3710

Oktoberfest: Brats and Beer

What: Who wants a beer? Ballard Landmark is pouring! Featuring the Bonnie Birch Oomphah Band. Lederhosen and Bavarian-style garments encouraged(just kidding!).

Where: Ballard Landmark (5433 Leary Ave NW)

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

More info: Call 206-782-4000 to reserve your space

Sustainable Ballard Knitters for the Homeless

What: Come join us on 2nd Friday of the month. Knitting instruction and yarn provided.
Donated yarn welcome!

Where: Aster Cafe (5615 24th Ave NW)

When: 7-9 p.m.

More info: Contact Jody Grage at (253) 718-1529 or jodytgrage@gmail.com.

Store mischief leads to scuffle outside

Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., 9900 Block of Holman Rd NW -- A fight broke out two white men and a group of six black males after the group of six caused a scene at a store.

The group of men, approximately 20 years old, knocked over items, got in a verbal fight with store staff, told an elderly woman "get out of the way you old bitch" and knocked down a fire extinguisher on the way out.

Once the group left, store staff called police and watched as the two other customers followed the group outside.

The two men didn't take kindly to the group's in-store rambunctiousness and decided to confront them. The two groups eventually took the confrontation to a park across the street. One of the men from the group took a rock and attempted to hit one of the two men, striking and dislocating one of his fingers.

Losing the fight, the two men attempted to escape back to the store. The group pushed and shoved them along the way.

Found this dog running areound a private parking lot, down the road from Kennedy HS. It is at Burien C.A.R.E.S. Collar, no tags. Please contact us if you may know how to reach its owner.

C.A.R.E.S.
Community Animal Resource
& Education Society
(206) 812-2737