July 2014

After two extremely well-received premieres in Cleveland, OH and Hollywood, CA, “PENTON: The John Penton Story” is being released in limited markets nationally including Seattle.

John Penton is motorcycle pioneer who’s life on a farm in Ohio led to a long list of motorcycling accomplishments and global notoriety. From a humble motorcycle shop, he had an international off-road racing career, leading him to the discovery of the need for a smaller machine. With his Penton motorcycles made by KTM, he introduced riding to a new generation, and along with his family and loyal followers, changed the motorcycle industry forever.

Narrated by Grammy Winner, Lyle Lovett.

“We’re excited that Seattle can share in this special night to enjoy John and his family’s wonderful story,” said Todd Huffman, the film’s director and producer at Pipeline Digital Media (PDM). “We’re sure you all will love this story no matter how much you know about motorcycles.”

The screening which starts at 7:00PM is being hosted by the Northwest Adventure Riders of Renton, Wa.

On Saturday, July 26 at the Seattle Public Library in Ballard, author / illustrator James A. Cole will read from his new book "Drawing on our History: Fishing Vessels of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska." The event begins at 6:30 p.m.

In sixteen chapters, Drawing on our History explores commercial fishing vessels from the carved cedar canoes built by the Native groups of the Pacific Northwest of the U. S. and British Columbia, through all of the early and contemporary commercial vessel types, including the most up-to-date freezer longliners launched and delivered in 2013.

Each chapter is devoted to a specific vessel type, opening with a painting of the vessel by the author. The chapters describe how the designs evolved and are depicted with over 120 design and pen-and-ink drawings.

The text includes tables of vessel characteristics. Sidebars include interviews with veteran fishermen, boat builders, or their family members. Some of these visits were with people that are now long

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

West Seattle will be playing for the state championship Thursday, thanks to a 1-0 victory over Issaquah in the loser's bracket final Wednesday.

The Intermediate age 11-13 Little League baseball finals begin at 2 p.m. Thursday against Everett, with the if-necessary game to follow if West Seattle wins.
West Seattle must win twice to claim the state crown.

West Seattle lost to Everett by a 20-0 score in the winner's bracket final on Monday, which dumped the squad into the loser's bracket final.

All of the tournament action is taking place in Snohomish.

And these notes from the League Office:

The 9-10 team is selling raffle tickets one last afternoon - Thursday, July 10th from 4-6 at the Admiral Safeway and Met Market. They have some great prizes and purchases and donations will help with funding for their tournament travel in Richland this weekend.

http://westseattlelittleleague.com/2014/07/support-our-9-10-all-stars/

UPDATE 10am July 23
The owners of the upcoming Duwamish Mobile Market have released a mission statement and a list of what remains to be completed before the site can open.

Mission Statement

The Duwamish Mobile Marketplace is an outdoor market for mobile trailers to sell products (food, jewelry, arts, crafts, merchandise, and services) servicing the people of West Seattle and tourists--with the Duwamish Tribe as its central theme. The vendors are all local, grassroots merchants, that will represent diversity, sustainability, and peaceful gatherings at the market. Aside from shopping, visitors will be able learn the history of the Duwamish tribe and how it contributed to the creation of Seattle. By using bulletin boards, story poles and special events, the colorful history, rituals, artwork, music, and dance of the Duwamish people will be shared and exposed to all visitors who are interested. The marketplace is a practical place to buy and sell, as well as a peek into the culture and the history of the people that helped to create Seattle then and now.

Things to be done:

A Burien, resident for 65 years, Betty Stiller, 87, born in ND, passed June 29, 2014. Betty enjoyed gardening and raising flowers.

Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Stiller (d. 1995), Betty is survived by son, Michael Stiller and wife, Grace; grandson, John Stiller; sister, Alma Johnson; brother, Paul Stickel; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Betty will be held Saturday, July 13, 2014, 2 pm, in the Bonnie Watson’s Washington Memorial Park Chapel, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA. The family requests a “living” memorial to plant a Dogwood tree in her honor (a tax deductible donation can be made to Weed Warriors, PO Box 3455, Renton, WA 98056). Guestbook: www.bonneywatson.com

UPDATE July 23
According to theater Manager Dinah Brein a meeting is set for mid August with building owner Marc Gartin. Previously Gartin had sent out Request for Proposal letters to current tenant Faraway Entertainment and according to Gartin other possible tenants for the space. Upgrades to the aging building would be expensive for any tenant, but according to Gartin it would likely be less expensive for it to remain a theater, which is also his preference. A decision on Admiral Theater's fate is expected sometime following that meeting next month.

Original Post July 9
The holes in the carpet, and creaky seats are only the most visible signs that the Admiral Theater, West Seattle’s only movie theater is way past its prime.

But the building which went up in 1942 also has issues with plumbing, wiring, heating and cooling and even security.

“And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?” asks Ambrose Kemper in the first scene of this most delightful of musical comedies. “Some people paint, some sew…I meddle,” replies Dolly. HELLO, DOLLY! is full of memorable songs including Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Elegance, Hello, Dolly!, It Only Takes a Moment and So Long, Dearie. And we are off on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the twentieth century, as we follow the adventures of America’s most beloved matchmaker!

HELLO DOLLY! will be presented at WSHS Theater, (3000 California Ave SW) August 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 PM and August 10 and 17 at 3 PM.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors, and $15 for military
You can purchase tickets online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/716917 or at the door up to an hour before show-time.

Two fires in the Highland Park neighborhood of West Seattle kept firefighters busy on Wednesday. The first which broke own the 7000 block of Highland Park Way S.W. at a sheet metal fabricator called Pionneer Human Services at approximately 11:47 am was limited to a bin of metals and 150 employees were evacuated while the blaze was being dealt with. Seattle Fire brought in mobile ventilation unit to drive the smoke out of the building. The bin contained titanium, aluminum and magnesium and once ignited magnesium burns at around 4000 degrees, making it essentially impossible to put out with water. Dry chemical extinguishers were applied but firefighters had to simply let it burn out.

No one was hurt and no damage estimate or direct cause was offered, as the investigation is underway.

The second fire around 12:15pm did considerably more damage to what SFD PIO Kyle Moore said is a duplex in the 7500 block of 11th Ave. S.W. burning off much of the front of the building in the western unit, considered now a total loss. A hole was cut in the roof to provide ventilation for the smoke and it was put out quickly.

The time has come for us to celebrate our independence, when we were endowed the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The Republican politicians have never squandered the opportunity to make quite clear that they stand firmly for freedom and liberty, especially during election times. These are obviously two separate words yet they must be connected in some way so let me gain some clarity here. Well, I am full of optimism for changes in this country, if the conservatives are supporting liberty. According to the dictionary: LIBERTY ( ‘freedom to choose; freedom from compulsion or constraint’). The phrase ‘at liberty’: permitted to do or say something. It would appear to me (might be a bit slow) that the Republicans are using tremendous effort – and lots of money – to take liberty away from people, not helping them to gain it. Not permitting them to have an abortion, have access to birth control or medical care, to marry the person that they love. There appears to be adequate amounts of compulsion and constraint from the Right yet liberty, by definition, is the freedom from that.
David S. Gooding

By Christy Wolyniak

A salty, warm breeze rolls off the Puget Sound with that deep, ocean-and-seaweed scent that promises a bounty of fresh seafood for Ballard fishermen and an appreciative community.

Since 1974, the Ballard Chamber of Commerce has hosted Seafoodfest, promising Alaskan salmon barbequed to perfection with a secret recipe. Today the event has evolved into an all-out summer festival of music, arts, and of course, fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, with all funds supporting local Ballard businesses and the community.

The Ballard Chamber of Commerce will prepare mouth-watering salmon dinners smoked on an alder plank served with garlic bread and fresh coleslaw that will have festivalgoers lined up in droves down the street in eager expectation.

Over 100 arts and crafts vendors, including over 30 food vendors will congregate in the heart of Ballard on July 12 to 13, vending fresh halibut fish tacos and oyster sliders from Blue Med, Athena’s gyros, and salmon po’ boys from Skillet Street Food, and much more.