January 2015

If you believe in sustainability and aren't a member of Sustainable West Seattle, now you have a chance to do so and get a discount at local West Seattle businesses.

A new membership benefit for 2015 will be a members discount from local businesses. A growing number of Green Businesses are offering this members discount in support of Sustainable West Seattle and to promote shop local. Some notable longtime West Seattle Businesses that have already signed up include The Husky Deli, Zebra Copy and Print and Alki Bike and Board.

You can become a member of Sustainable West Seattle at their annual membership meeting Monday, January 19th as a part of the Martin Luther King Day of Service.

Monday, January 19, 2015
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
C and P Coffee
5612 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA

By Jeremy Martin

Following two consecutive losses, the Chief Sealth boys basketball team looked to take a little frustration out Tuesday night during a Metro League matchup with Franklin.

In a low scoring, chippy game, the Seahawks proved that patience is a virtue coming away with a 75-71 victory over the Quakers.

But it didn't come without controversy.

Trailing by three with just over a minute to play, Franklin guard Giovanni Williams followed a miss with what he hoped to be a tip in jam, but he was unable to grab the ball and instead grabbed on to the rim. He hung on to the cylinder for just a moment before dropping, and in the process was called for a technical foul.
The visiting crowed, visibly displeased with the call, loudly voiced its opposition to the whistle.

Sealth's Khaleef Griffin was called on to shoot the free throws, he hit both, the Seahawks followed them up with an Alloney Burris layup and Sealth was able to hang on for a thrilling home court win.

By Gwen Davis

Seattle Parks and Recreation kicked off the second public meeting for the Highland Park play area renovation project on Tues. About 25 people attended. Feedback from the first meeting was already incorporated into the two different plans presented.

Here is what you need to know:

—> This community-initiated project will improve the usability and safety for the Highland Park play area. The goal of the project is to create a cohesive park space, improve access, and provide new play features, according to Seattle Parks. It’s funded by the Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund providing $175,000, as well as possible additional funding resources. The play area project is located at Highland Park, in West Seattle.

Seattle fire quickly responded to a heavy rescue call around 2:23 pm in the 3800 block of Delridge Way SW on Jan 13. A Ford Explorer went over an embankment behind a building near the Northeast corner of Delridge and Andover St.

A neighbor who saw what happened said that she saw the vehicle come flying down the hill and lose control. The car also took out the one of control boxes for CenturyLink's Internet service.

CenturyLink said that restoration of service could take days.

The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

To ease bus crowding and improve reliability, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and King County Executive Dow Constantine are moving forward with a major contract to expand Metro Transit bus service in the City of Seattle.

Murray and Constantine today sent the Seattle City Council and King County Council a proposed three-year, $120 million contract to increase bus service, renewable for an additional three years.

Funding for the new service comes from the Seattle Transportation Benefit District Proposition 1 ballot measure approved by Seattle voters in November. The measure will raise an estimated $45 million a year for six years by collecting a 0.1 percent sales tax increase and a $60 annual vehicle fee in the City of Seattle.

“By adding more than 200,000 more hours of bus service annually, we can ensure that transit expands along with our growing city,” said Mayor Murray. “This voter-approved investment in additional service will help make transit a better choice for everyone in Seattle, and is the first major expansion of bus service in our city in almost a decade.”

Sportswatch

Sports events worth keeping an eye on

For the week of Jan. 14-20

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

High schools
Boys basketball
Evergreen hosts Tyee for 7 p.m. action Wednesday as Foster entertains
Kennedy Catholic and Highline hosts Renton.
Highline is at Kennedy at the same time Friday as Foster goes to Tyee
and Evergreen to Hazen. Seattle Christian hosts Charles Wright at the
same time and Mount Rainier goes to Kent-Meridian at 7:30 p.m.
West Seattle is at home playing Bainbridge at 8 p.m. as Chief Sealth
goes on the road to Nathan Hale.
Saturday's schedule has Seattle Christian at Auburn Adventist and
Foster at Sammamish at 7 p.m.
West Seattle plays Skyline in a 7 p.m. game at Eastside Catholic on
Monday, then Tuesday at the same starting time Mount Rainier is home
playing Kentwood, Chief Sealth at Bainbridge and West Seattle at
Rainier Beach.
Highline hosts Seattle Christian at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Girls basketball
West Seattle -- which boasts a 10-2 record and is ranked No. 4 in the

CASHMAN COLUMN

When I first came to this area many years ago, I heard the name “Kalakala”---and since I was in the broadcast business, my first thought was that it was the longest set of call letters I’d ever heard.

The name was so long---and redundant---that when people said it, it was hard to know where to stop.
But as old-timers (or new-timers who are paying attention) know, the Kalakala was the name of our ferry system’s most iconic vessel---if you give exception, of course, to Ride the Duck.

The Kalakala was the star attraction of what used to be called “The Black Ball Ferry Line.”Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters---who were the Justin Bieber and Spice Girls of their day---even sang about the legendary enterprise.

Listen to this catchy tune. It’s a chestnut, but you’ll hear mention of several ferries---including the one this column is about. “The Black Ball Ferry Line (1951)”

HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alttvzdVBPE" www.youtube.com/watch?v=#371481

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Hospice Volunteers Needed
Highline area & Des Moines
Providence Hospice of Seattle is seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to support patients in your neighborhood. Volunteers provide companionship, caregiver respite, transportation assistance, errands and housework. Barbers and notaries also needed. After comprehensive training - 4 hours per week, flexible scheduling. Please contact: HOSvolunteerservices@providence.org or 206.320.4000

Environmental Science Center January Events
2220 SW Seahurst Park Rd., at north end
Seahurst Beach, Burien
www.EnvScienceCenter.org

Sat., Jan. 24, 1-2:30 pm. - Movie Matinee. Free viewing of The Little Mermaid.

Tacoma) - Michael Marshall, MD, has been named the new President and Chief Medical Officer for Franciscan Medical Group, CHI Franciscan Health’s regional network of clinics, physicians and other providers. The medical group has more than 100 clinics and approximately 600 physicians in Pierce, King and Kitsap counties. Its physicians and other providers represent more than 100 medical specialties.
“Mike is a highly respected physician whose clinical expertise and administrative experience will help advance our medical group,” CHI Franciscan Health Chief Executive Officer Joe Wilczek said. “He has successfully led medical groups experiencing rapid change and has solid experience working with physicians and other clinicians to improve patient care and satisfaction. He is the right leader to ensure that Franciscan Medical Group remains the region’s preeminent, multi-specialty medical group.”

Narcotics warrant in Burien results in major drug bust
Thousands of dollars in illegal drugs and controlled substances were recovered by officers from the Burien Police Department on the evening of January 6th. The search was the result of a tip that illegal narcotics were being distributed out of a home within the 300 block of S.W. 160th Street in Burien. Officers report that a sizable amount of heroin, cocaine, and meth was recovered as well as hundreds of oxycodone pills with a value of over $5,000. Two adults were  arrested during the raid. The first for felony drug possession and the other after police discovered that they were wanted for a felony warrant. No injuries were reported as a result of the narcotics bust.
 
Crimes reported between 12/21/14 and 1/4/15

Home and Business Larceny/Burglary: