February 2015

By Tim Clifford

On Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m. shoplifting suspects from the Fred Meyer in Burien were involved in two short vehicle chases with King County Sheriff’s deputies and responding officers from cites nearby. After a successful PIT maneuver was used by officers on Highway 518 four suspects were taken into custody. The incident began earlier in the day when four suspects were spotted by store security shoplifting from the Fred Meyer in Burien at 14300 1 st Ave. S. These same suspects had been spotted at the same location stealing days earlier.

They are all believed to be professional shoplifters who are suspected in crimes in Renton, Burien and SeaTac.

Security guards managed to give officers a clear enough description of the getaway vehicle that deputies were able to spot the vehicle getting onto 518. A short car chase, around 5 to 8 minutes, ensued with the suspects managing to escape after ramming one officer’s vehicle.

American Sewing Guild Monthly Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Ave. S.W.
Sat., Feb. 21, 10am-Noon. Martha Aitken will help us createa cheerful, elegant necklace made of small, colorful wool felt squares and waxed cotton cord. Bring your Sew & Tell along with your questions. Come join in the fun. For more information and a supply list: Claudia at 937-5774.

Duwamish Native Foods ~ Now & Then
Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center
4705 W. Marginal Way S.W.
206-431-1582 or www.duwamishtribe.org
Sun., Feb. 22, Noon-4 p.m. All invited. Free program sharing the cultural and food traditions of Chief Seattle’s Duwamish Tribe. Cultural Program 1-3 p.m. Shared Meal 3-4 p.m. RSVP: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1273292. Bi-monthly program, 2nd & 4th Sundays, February thru July. Currently in the Duwamish Art Gallery: Roger Fernandes’ Proof of Spirit. As in ancient times, Longhouse is the site where tribal business is conducted and cultural and educational events are held. Donations in support of the continuing operation of the Longhouse are always welcome. Free parking in area.

Meet Master Quilt Maker Larry Warrick

Wednesday February 25, 2015
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
(closed 10:00 am to 11:00 am)
Highline Medical Center
Somers Auditorium Room

Online Appointments at www.bloodworksnw.org

Or by clicking on this link to go directly to the appointment page: https://schedule.psbc.org/DonorPortal/GroupLanding.aspx?s=3420

Walk-ins are welcome around scheduled donors.

By Tim Clifford

Machete attack
Just after 3 p.m. on Feb. 6 an attack occurred on the South Seattle College Campus involving a suspect armed with a machete. The victim in this incident narrowly avoided harm by dodging the suspect’s swing.

The victim, with whom a “language barrier” is noted, initially told police that while walking around the campus he had run into the suspect. This suspect is the brother of a girl the victim used to date as well as a student at the college. An argument broke out between the two as soon as they bumped into each other.
During the argument the suspect reached into his backpack and pulled out a full sized machete, estimated to measure over 20 inches long, and took one strong downward swing at the victim. The victim managed to leap away just in time with only his shirt sleeve being touched by the blade. As soon as the swing missed the suspect took off running.

by Paul Moseley

The 2014-15 season ended for the West Seattle boys basketball team as they fell to Eastside Catholic 79-56 in the first round of the Sea King District 2 tournament. The young, scrappy Wildcats were overmatched from the outset as the larger and seasoned Crusaders used all of their weapons to control the game. The game had it’s share of excitement. West Seattle brought it’s brand of quick, dynamic passing and lane-driving to keep the game interesting and close and times. West Seattle head coach Keffrey Fazio knew coming in that they would have to negotiate the size difference. "We’re a small group. that’s just who we are, and we have to play a certain style.” The West Seattle style prodded Eastside Catholic playing a fast paced game, showcasing senior forward Matisse Thybulle, who ended the game with 32 points.

West Seattle High School's boys basketball season came to a conclusion with a 79-56 loss at Eastside Catholic in the opening round of the Sea-King District tournament Saturday night.

A win would have advanced the Wildcats into the double elimination portion of the tournament.
Nate Pryor paced West Seattle with 21 points and Andre Moore swished in 15.

The Wildcats qualified as the ninth and final seed out of the Metro League with a 67-62 victory over Bainbridge two days earlier.

In other area action, Evergreen High School of White Center was eliminated from the West Central District Class 2A boys tournament by a 64-41 loss to North Kitsap at Curtis High School in Tacoma on Saturday afternoon.

The Wolverines were ousted by Sequim in the girls tournament by a 40-23 score Friday night.

Strength, speed, endurance and skill combined to send several Sealth students to the state wrestling tournament.

Boys headed to State -
Daron Comacho won first in his weight class at regionals and was named Metro Wrestler of the Year.
Antonio Childs received 3rd in regionals in his weight class

Ryan Davis is first alternate in his weight class and Gonzalo Guzman is second alternate for state in his weight class.

Girl headed to State -
Makayla Dorn (Girls Regionals held in Bellingham today) is also headed to state by placing 3rd.

by Ed Shepherd
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

The Highline/Tyee/Evergreen co-op swim team brought four swimmers, all from the Pirates, to a big meet, and, they earned some high places and good finishes, not to mention, one big surprises finish that qualified guys on to state, from the 2A West Central District meet at the Hazen Pool on Saturday.

Port Angeles won districts with 237 points. Steilacoom, second, 224, Liberty, third, 203.5, Lindbergh, fourth, 139.5, Sammamish, fifth, 133, and, Highline, sixth, 76, beating out Olympic, with 68, and, Kingston, with 61 points. All and all, a great job, as, there were 17 teams total from this district.
"We did awesome," said Megan Reynolds, the team's coach. "Very clean exchanges in two relays. So excited. Going to state in two relays."
Two! Not bad for a team that didn't win any of its dual meets this Seamount League season, and, that sixth place, with only four swimmers, that's a 'wow' factor, too, like, exactly what adjective Reynolds said, 'awesome.'

by Paul Moseley

The Boys

The West Seattle Boys play tonight in the opening round of the Sea King District 2 Tournament. The Tourney is both a coveted conquest and a road to the Regional and State Championships.

The West Seattle boys, who took the 8th and final District spot by defeating Bainbridge 67-62 in the Metro tournament, will take on Eastside Catholic, who finished 4th in the Metro tourney, in a loser-out game. The game will be held at Bellevue College tonight, Feb 14th at Eastside Catholic at 8:00.

The Girls

The Wildcat girls will get a few days rest after their exciting 49-48 Metro Championship victory over Cleveland friday night. They will take on the winner of the Bishop Blanchet/Garfield game that is happening tonight at 7PM. The Wildcats will play their first District game Tuesday, February 17th at Chief Sealth High School at 6:30 PM.

To win the district, the West Seattle girls will have to win three in a row, culminating in a February 21st game at Bellevue College for the Championship.