May 2014

By Tim Clifford

Theft of whale watching tickets
At an apartment building on the 6000 block of 35 Ave. S.W. at around 2:20 a.m. in the morning of Apr.27 a man was robbed at gunpoint inside his building. The victim explained to police that he was walking home from a friend’s house early in the morning northbound and noticed the suspect nearing his apartment door walking southbound. Once the victim reached the door the suspect came up very close behind him and intimated that he also lived in the building and was waiting to be let in.

Once both men were in the building the victim noticed that the suspect had followed him from the door and down the hallway toward his apartment. The suspect pulled out a handgun and told the victim to give him everything. A Fossil wallet, the victim’s cell phone, and whale watching tickets that the victim had won from a local radio station were taken by the suspect. Before the suspect left he told the victim that if he called the police he would come back and kill him.

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Sweet, Sweet Music
Fauntleroy Church, Fellowship Hall
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Friday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature the three talented voices of Trillium Soul singing folk, gospel, blues, contemporary and original music. Desserts and beverages included with General Admission/$7.50, 65+/$5, and children/free, all at the door.

Daystar Toastmasters Meeting
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 SW Barton St.
Mon., May 12 & 26, Noon—1 p.m, arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. Come experience the safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can grow your communication and leadership skills. Improve your ability to think-on-your-feet and become more comfortable speaking to groups. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. See http://daystarclub.toastmastersclubs.org or questions: tm4u@comcast.net or Lance at 206-699-6511.

Dakota Place Park Spring Clean-Up
4304 S.W. Dakota St.

This week the students at Denny International Middle School and throughout Seattle's middle schools are going to be taking the Math and Reading portion of the Measurement of Student Performance (MSP) state exam. As a way to show his support and remind his scholars of the immense pride he has in them, Principal Jeff Clark dyed his hair and goatee Dolphin blue for the second year in a row.

This comes on the heels of Denny also learning that it was a recipient of the 2013 Washington Achievement Award with special recognition in Math growth from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

It seems this Dolphin pride will not be washed out anytime soon.

Since March, artwork by students from Denny and Chief Sealth International have been featured in the annual Naramore Seattle Public Schools Middle and High School Art Show at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). Friday night marked the awards ceremony that brought out Congressman Jim McDermott and Seattle's Superintendent Jose Banda.

District leaders such as Willie Seals, from the Department of School and Community Partnerships, admired the work of Denny artist taught by Pamela Neithercott. While Sealth's art teacher, Carolyn Autenrieth, captured a small audience describing the assignment and process that led to her student's second place win in the technical category.

The 2014 Naramore show will continue to be on display until May 25th at SAM from 9am-5pm in the first floor corridor.

By Hannah Danforth

The warm spring rain did not deter an impressive turnout at West Seattle’s Second Annual Bee Festival. The Bee Garden celebrated it’s first anniversary this year with a festive musical parade, lead by West Seattle High School band volunteers and their teacher, Ethan Thomas.

It was an enjoyable spirit lifting display of what it means to be a community. Starting at the West Seattle Elementary School, parade participants dressed as bees, were lead to the West Seattle Bee Garden at Common Park nestled in the High Point Community neighborhood. Booths of children’s activities were filled with kids excited to learn about the importance of bees. A DJ played in the park while attendees picniced and learned about the garden. Several information booths, local independent businesses and nonprofits lined 31st Ave. SW. where West Seattle residents could engage in casual conversation about community resources.

Since it’s construction last May, the West Seattle Bee Garden has been a national leader as an example of a successful urban bee project.

For more information, please visit: www.westseattlebeegarden.com

In honor of National Bike To School Day on May 7th, parents and students are invited to take part in Bike to School Day by joining one of two bike trains that will converge at Alki Elementary.

You are welcome to join the train at any point along the route. After a group picture, students will be able to store their bikes for the day in the courtyard next to Mr. Kegel’s classroom and then enjoy a healthy breakfast and awards ceremony.

All bikers will receive prizes and special awards will be given to the Safest Riders and the Most Visible Rider (you are urged to be creative). This year we are lucky to have some guest riders who will join us, including Superintendent Jose Banda and representatives from Cycle U Bike Store and Cascade Bicycle Club.

Parents/guardians, please note:
Teachers are leading this event, but YOU are responsible for supervising the safety of your child by biking along. You must accompany your children in order for them to participate.

Bike Train #1:Beach Drive Express
Meet at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park on Beach Dr. SW at

The candidates for West Seattle Hi-Yu royalty performed at the annual West Seattle Hi-Yu breakfast at the Alki Masonic Hall on May 3. They performed for judges beginning the process of who will be selected to represent Hi-Yu in Seafair and other celebrations throughout the year.

Also shown was the new design for the float for the West Seattle Grand Parade, which this year will feature an Alice in Wonderland theme.

The candidates are Nina Coluccio, sponsored by the West Seattle Rotary Club (who performed an athletic dance as her talent), Lorilei McFadden who sang, and Hang Thao who did a break dance routine.

Denise Davis said depending on the points earned in process, "We will have a queen, a prince and a princess or a King and two princesses." That process involves the talent competition, a written essay and a personal interview. She went on to explain that should Hang win, Seafair rules prevent a male from becoming Seafair queen so the highest point earning girl would go forward.

The winners will be announced at the annual Hi-Yu Tea and auction on May 18 at the Hall at Fauntleroy.

Healthy Empowered Youth (HEY!) is sponsoring a Town Hall Meeting at Seattle Lutheran High School from 7pm to 9pm on May 8 to address the issue of substance abuse and unite efforts and resources among the private sector, faith communities, government agencies and colleges/universities; to research, understand and, by applying evidence-based tools, together strategize varied and critical opportunities to address the issue.

Those attending will have a chance to meet Reina Almon-Miss Washington 2013 and hear her presentation for youth, learn more about what others are doing about substance abuse in their communities and share your ideas and concerns for our local neighborhoods

Town Hall Meeting,
Thursday May 8, 2014,
Seattle Lutheran High School Gymnasium
4100 SW Genesee St Seattle, WA 98116
7pm - 9pm

The event will include presenters, information booths, representatives of groundbreaking healthy youth organizations, and public and private community partners.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
Sophomore Gabby Wenn threw a three-hitter and struck out 14 as West Seattle waltzed to an 8-1 girls fastpitch softball victory over neighborhood rival Chief Sealth.

The Wildcats ran their overall record to 9-5 with the Friday afternoon home win at the Southwest Athletic Complex while knocking the Seahawks to 4-10, but both teams are assured of going to the Metro League tournament in two weeks and the Sea-King District tournament in three.

"That's when it really counts," said Chief Sealth head coach Mike Depew.

Depew was one of many who left impressed with Wenn.

"That's got to be one of the best pitchers in the league," said Depew, whose players talked to each other about hating to go up against Wenn's rise balls. "She throws the ball real well."

"She averages about 15 strikeouts per game," said West Seattle head coach and athletic director Trevor Leopold. "She's definitely the team leader. She's got a great bat, too."

Wenn is a leader among mostly players her own age, as the Wildcats have 10 sophomores to go with four freshmen, two juniors and no seniors.

"They've got a good young team," said Depew.

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