September 2013

Information from King County

As construction moves forward, King County will be providing monthly project updates to keep the community informed.

King County will continue to notify the community and ferry commuters should any ferry lane closures or work requiring additional notification occur.

Previous work
Work over the past month has included:
· Removal of the old pumping equipment. All equipment removed from the old pump station was recycled.
· Completed floor slabs in the odor control and valve rooms.
· Installation of ground anchors to ensure stability of the new pump station during high tides.

Upcoming activity
Over the next month, work will include:
· Continued work to form exterior walls for the new pump station.
· Rebar and concrete placement to build interior walls in the odor control room.

What to expect
· Work hours typically 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
· Flagger to move traffic through site.
· Heavy equipment on site.
· Noise typical of a construction site.

Whether it is an unbelievable tale from your past, a family history you want to leave your children or a collection of lessons life has taught you, you have a story to be told. But where to begin?
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has the answer. The 29-year-old organization, which operates the Log House Museum one block from Alki Beach, is launching a memoir-writing series taught by Janice Harper, a longtime author, ghostwriter and contributor to the Huffington Post and Psychology Today.
Harper, a Michigan native with a doctorate in cultural anthropology who forged her writing and academic career in Tennessee and Texas, will offer the weekly series from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the museum, 3003 61st Ave. S.W.

Tuition for the group classes (three or more students) will run $300 a month, with a rate of $400 a month for private lessons. A portion of proceeds will go to the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. The ongoing series begins Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013.

Information from NHUAC

Want to know more about the King County Sex Offender Registry and Community Notification Program? Then plan on joining us for an informative presentation and discussion with Detective Michael Luchau of the King County Sheriff’s Department Sex Offender Unit.

Share your concerns regarding community safety with White Center Storefront Deputy, BJ Myers and Deputy William Kennamer of Metro Transit Police.

All are welcome.

Thursday, Oct 3
7pm
North Highline Fire Station
1243 112th Street, SW
(entrance in the back)

One by one, the cases of booze were taken away from the bar and packed into a truck by King County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

It was the morning of Sept. 26 and KCSO, in conjunction with Washington Liquor Control Board agents, were serving a search warrant on Puerto Vallarta Restaurant in the West Seattle Junction.

The owner of this longtime Junction staple was arrested in the raid, jailed overnight and released on Sept. 27.

A KCSO spokesperson said the owner allegedly purchased stolen alcohol to resell in his bar.

No charges have been filed by the King County Prosecutor’s office at this time.

Puerto Vallarta is located at 4727 California Ave. S.W.

Information from Tom Redman, SPS:

We are holding a community meeting regarding the BEX IV Genesee Hill construction project tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Schmitz Park school.

The main focus of the meeting is to share information regarding the environmental aspects of the project, including the noise and dust. The project scope, schedule and planned construction activities will be outlined and the attendees will be able to ask questions and give input and feedback.

Update

Thank the Twitter Gods, SPD has found the missing man with Alzheimers from Ballard and he has been reunited with his family.

Charles "Chuck" Cornell, 66, was found at NE 45th and Corliss Ave N and was spotted by prominent Seattle online news commenter (perhaps most famously for The Stranger but also other places) Will in Seattle.

At 10:49 a.m., he tweeted "That missing guy from Ballard with Alzheimer's might be at the 44 bus stop at Fremont Ave N & N 46th #911"

At 10:52, he tweeted "Seriously there is a guy sitting in the bus shelter at Fremont Ave N & N 46th who did have some dementia signs @SeattlePD"

And at 11:34, the Seattle police tweeted, "Great news! Missing man located about 10 minutes ago in Wallingford area, being reunited with family."

And 11:42, SPD gave Will their thanks, "@WillSeattle Will, thanks again for the information. If officers hadn't checked 46/Fremont, they may not have located him at 45/Corliss!"

Original

UPDATE Sept 27
An account to help the family of Frank Foozer, who died following a heart related issue, has been set up for donations. West Seattle Thriftway shared this update:

"With a heavy heart we regret to inform our community of the sudden loss of a beloved friend and coworker, Frank Foozer. Frank passed away on September 25th and is survived by his wife and unborn child, and aa very large family. Frank was quick with a smile and had a warm heart, we loved him as did the community. He will be sorely missed.

Please Join Frank's family and friends in a Celebration of his life.

Monday, September 30th at 4 p.m.

Lake Ballinger Estates Cabana Building
23503 Lakeview Drive
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

A memorial account has been set up at the Chase branch within West Seattle Thriftway to help the family with memorial and medical expenses if you would like to contribute. Ask the teller about "Frank's Fund".

Original Post Sept. 26
Frank Foozer, member of the West Seattle Thriftway meat department passed away yesterday after a heart related emergency. He was 30 years old.

By Paul Moseley

The West Seattle Wildcats showed some strong individual performances in their cross country meet at Lincoln Park on Wednesday. The Wildcats, ran against Bishop Blanchet, Lakeside and Franklin High Schools in a Metro conference meet.

Lakeside dominated in the girls event, taking the top three spots. Andrea Masterson turned in a time of 20:19 in the 5k event. Bishop Blanchet did likewise in the boys event, earning the top five spots. The Braves Kellen Manley won with a 17:12 time, closely followed by Nick Kosinski with a 12:13.

The Wildcats Boys' Thomas Woldemichael took the top spot for West Seattle, finishing 10th with a time of 17:55 in the 149 man race, beating the elusive 18 minute mark at this distance. His teammate Michael Ahrens was the next fastest runner for West Seattle with an 18:04.

The Wildcat Girls best runners finished in the middle of the pack. Renee McMinn and Emma Williams came in at number 42 and 43 in the 85 person girls race with an identical time of 25:40.

Sunday, October 6th!

Benefits Highline Schools Foundation and Safe Kids South King County
(Burien, WA) It’s not too late to get in on the fun and register for the Burien Brat Trot on Sunday, October 6th. The Burien Brat Trot is a flat, fast 5k race that starts in Olde Burien, circles Lake Burien and surrounding neighborhoods, and ends in the heart of Olde Burien with a huge Bavarianfest Celebration. Bavarianfest is complete with beer gardens, a root beer garden for the kids, plenty of bratwurst, oompah music, rock bands, a kid’s DJ, pumpkin painting, food trucks, Olde Burien businesses with open doors—Burien Brat Trot has it all hosts the best street party around!

Registration Information:
5K Race---available online through 10/3: $35
Registration is available in person on 10/5 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the corner of 10th Ave SW and SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien.

1 Mile Race—available online through 10/3: $30
Registration is available in person on 10/5 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the corner of 10th Ave SW and SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien.

Family Registration (valid for 4 people in the same household):

Affiliation will enhance acute-care services in Puget Sound

(Tacoma) Regional Hospital in Tukwila has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with Tacoma-based Franciscan Health System. Regional Hospital is a 40-bed nonprofit Long-Term Acute Care hospital that offers extended critical care, including respiratory care.

Once the affiliation is approved by state regulators, Regional will move from Highline Medical Center’s Specialty Campus in Tukwila, where it has leased space, to its main campus in Burien. Highline became part of Franciscan earlier this year. Leaders of the two nonprofit health systems expect to complete the affiliation process as early as summer of 2014.

“By joining Franciscan, we can continue to offer our highly specialized, long-term care services to critically ill and injured patients throughout the Pacific Northwest,” said Anne McBride, Regional’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to partnering with Franciscan to enhance the management of patients who need advanced acute care services.”