December 2013

By Jeremy Martin

Opposites clashed Friday night at Foster High School when the up tempo style of Chief Sealth met the deliberate, methodical attack of the Lady Bulldogs.

With such differences colliding, one team was bound to eventually dictate the flow the game, and by halftime Sealth held a 13 point lead and enough hard fought momentum to carry it to a 50-31 victory.

Seahawks do-it-all guard O’Shae Walker was a menace on both ends of the court dropping a game high 14 points and nabbing 7 steals on the defensive end.

Her ability to fly down the court made it difficult for Foster to successfully initiate full court pressure on the Seahawks (1-1).

“That’s what she does, she’s one of our sleepers, she’s going to come out this season and make a big difference,” Sealth head coach Katie Jo Maris said.

But Foster (0-1) had a difference maker of its own.

Eunica Serafica, the Bulldogs tallest player at 5’8’’, proved to be a handful both as a ball handler and as a dominating presence under the rim.

By Jeremy Martin

Tukwila-trailing by one with 0:45 seconds remaining in Friday night’s boy’s basketball match up between Chief Sealth and Foster, the Seahawk’s Ahmed Mohamed took a pass in the lane, pivoted towards the rim and knocked in the hoop plus the harm.

The junior forward’s free throw would be nullified by a lane violation, the fifth of the game for Sealth, but his bucket would give the Seahawks the lead and that would prove to be all the team would need in squeaking out a 66-62 victory over a scrappy and athletic Bulldogs (0-2) squad.

“We’re pleased with pulling it out during our first game of the year,” Chief Sealth head coach Colin Slingsby said.

Mohamed would finish the game with 16 points and 6 rebounds, Leeandre Dickerson also netted 16 while grabbing 12 boards and Alloney Burris put up 10 points adding 6 rebounds and three assists.

Despite the dramatic ending, the rest of the evening proved to be the poster child for an early season game as both squads struggled with turnovers, fouls and with consistently running its offense.

If you want to raise the hackles of a West Seattle resident these days just bring up traffic, transit or most of all it seems development going forward with very little or even zero parking planned. The project at 6917 California Ave. S.W., a 30 unit apartment building with "no parking proposed" has been the subject of one community meeting already, and the policy regarding parking was explained by the Seattle City Council.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of West Seattlelite and Seafair Pirate President Rusty Harper. According to the Seafair website he joined the organization only five years ago after moving here from Mobile, Alabama "Harper had a passion for parades and was captivated by Seafair," and was President of the Pirates for three years.

A video of the memorial service for Rusty Harper is HERE:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202987572714571

Harper's wife Bonnie wrote the following about him:

"Rusty Harper, of West Seattle, will be remembered most recently as Captain Kidd of the Seattle Seafair Pirates this year. He loved the camaraderie and being a part of the “historic tapestry of Seattle”. He got the biggest thrill at the start of every Torchlight Parade. Looking straight down 4th Avenue at the throngs of people waiting for the first cannon blast from the Moby Duck was his favorite moment each year. His Pirate friends became his brothers, and brothers help make a place a home. His motto was “Tempus Fugit”.

With temperatures sinking below 30 degrees, the lure of the best deli food in West Seattle brought people out in large numbers to the Husky Deli's 81st Anniversary holiday party on Dec. 6. There was the usual ham, served up by Jack Miller the owner but there were also deviled eggs, stuffed mushrooms, crackers and salmon spread, teriyaki meatballs, mostaccioli in marinara sauce, honey from Shipwreck Honey, chicken drumettes, fudge from Yukon Jackson, wine tasting and much more.

People were even enjoying big ice cream cones despite the cold weather.

By Matt Wendland

Deputy Myers of the King County Sheriff’s Department sent out a reminder for drivers to be careful and aware during their winter commutes and holiday shopping.

This photo provided by KCS shows what can happen in even the most innocent of mistakes.

The driver of the Subaru overturned in this photo accidentally hit the wrong pedal when pulling into a parking spot in front of Fred Meyer on 1st Avenue in Burien Friday afternoon.

This took the vehicle up the occupied Chrysler mini van in the next parking spot and onto its side. Thankfully both drivers were uninjured though they were, not surprisingly, shaken up by the incident.

REMINDER: Discover Burien’s annual ‘Winterfest’ is this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in downtown Burien.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., stroll streets decked out in their holiday best while enjoying live singing by the Marvista Elementary School choir, photos with Santa for people and canines, in-store specials, a scavenger hunt at local businesses, holiday crafts for kids, horse-and-carriage rides and hot treats.

Make holiday shopping a breeze, fuel efficient and cost effective with Winterfest. Not only will there be in-store specials and gift-wrapping at some businesses, Burien’s small shops also offer out-of-the-ordinary presents. Gift ideas range from handcrafted chocolate and jewelry to the best in affordable fine wines, pet care, cute and comfortable shoes, facials and more. Beat the chill with free hot treats like cocoa and spiced cider at various shops.

Sports Roundup

Monday, Dec. 2
Boys basketball
West Seattle 72, Kent-Meridian 58
The West Seattle Wildcats posted a convincing 72-58 win over Kent-Meridian as they played their first full game on Monday.
NW School 58, Seattle Lutheran 56
Seattle Lutheran -- a Class 2B team from West Seattle -- was edged by Northwest School, 58-56, in Monday action.
Mt. Rainier 78, Evergreen 59
Evergreen High School of White Center took a 78-59 beating at the hands of Mount Rainier on Monday.
Evergreen is a 2A member of the Seamount League and Mount Rainier a member of the Class 4A South Puget Sound League, but the two teams were longtime rivals when the Seamount League was all 3A.

Girls basketball
Evergreen 58, Washington 42
The Wolverines of White Center waltzed past Washington of Parkland in a non-league game this past Monday.

Seattle Lutheran 41, NW School 30
The Saints won their girls basketball opener against Northwest School on Monday.

Wednesday, Dec. 4
Boys basketball
Lakes 77, Evergreen 41
Evergreen journeyed to Lakewood to play the Lakes Lancers this past Wednesday and took a lopsided loss.

Everyone is interested in money —how to get it, how to spend it, how to keep it.

Now Burien artist Marge Ellsworth is presenting a brand new way to look at money in an exhibit at Burien Press, 423 S.W. 152nd St. through December.

Her 15 colorful digital art collages feature fantastic figures—all made from money. You will have to look closely to see all the interesting details in her work.

The collages are titled with such wonderfully weird names as “Attack of the Money Zombies,” “Flying Lighthouses of the Apocalypse and “Nude Money in Hell.”

Ellsworth will be at Burien Press Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m. as part of the December B-Townbeat Music and Art Walk.

Ellsworth earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her work has been exhibited in New York, Los Angeles and Seattle.

All her artwork can be viewed at www.margeryellsworth.com.

9th grade Sealth student and country music singer/songwriter, Kaley Marie will perform songs from her debut album “Stand Tall and Look Pretty" December 21, 2013 from 7-10 pm at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (Old Cooper School) 4408 Delridge Way S.W.

The evening will also feature Walter White and Joseph Phillips and it is free admission.

Merchandise will be for sale at the concert and and you have a chance to meet & greet Kaley.

This is Kaley Marie's first CD, and she wrote and performs all songs.