August 2016

John Randa passed away Monday, August 22, 2016. He was 91.

He enjoyed being a member of the Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge for 57 years and was a regular for many years at the Friday Kaffestua in Ballard.

John and Ada were married 66 years. He is survived by his wife Ada, three daughters, Anne, Janet, Linda, and six grandchildren.

John was a wonderful husband, father and friend to many.

A celebration of life is planned for family and friends on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Ballard Leif Erikson Lodge at 1 pm.

Published in the Ballard News Tribune section of the Westside Weekly on September 2, 2016.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

Kelemete back with Saints

Evergreen graduate Senio Kelemete is back with the New Orleans Saints this year in his fourth year of professional football.
Kelemete is back as an offensive guard, but is also listed on the Saints' roster as a center.
Kelemete stands at 6 foot, 3 inches and comes to the Saints by way of the University of Washington and the Arizona Cardinals.

Madison a junior for Cougars

Kennedy graduate Cole Madison is now a redshirt junior offensive lineman for Washington State University.
Madison checks in at 6 foot, 5 inches and 305 pounds.

Kela picks up fourth win

Chief Sealth graduate Keone Kela has earned his fourth win of the season this past week for the Texas Rangers, improving his record to 4-1 out of the bullpen.
Kela has 31 strikeouts in 20.2 innings of work in 21 games in a season shortened earlier by right elbow surgery.

Barnette now 6-3, 2.09

Thomas Jefferson graduate Tony Barnette is working out of the same Texas Rangers bullpen as Kela and now has a 6-3 record with a 2.09 earned run average.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

High schools

Fall sports
High school fall sports practices continue this week, leading up to the first events -- football games -- on Friday, Sept. 2.

Pros

Seahawks
Seattle hosts the Dallas Cowboys for an exhibition game at 7 p.m. Thursday at CenturyLink Field.
The action can be seen live on Channel 13 public television.

Sounders
Seattle has two road matches on tap for this week, dropping in on Houston for 6 p.m. action Thursday before going to Portland to play the Timbers at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Wednesday's game will be carried on JOEtv and Sunday's on ESPN cable.

Storm
Seattle returns to action Friday after taking a break for the Olympics, hosting Los Angeles for 7 p.m. action at the KeyArena.
The Storm rolls into Minnesota for a 4 p.m. game Sunday.
Friday's game can be seen on JOEtv and Sunday's on ESPN2.

Reign

SEATTLE, Aug. 15, 2016--The National Naval Aviation Museum has granted The Museum of Flight the permanent loan of a McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C retired this year from the Blue Angels flight demonstration team. Distinguished as "Number 2" in the famous group of flyers, the big blue jet will be trucked from Pensacola, Fla. to the Museum this week. The aircraft will be partially disassembled for the trip, with its arrival at the Museum estimated to be Aug. 22. The plane will immediately be reassembled on the parking lot west of the Aviation Pavilion, and rolled directly into its new Pavilion within days. The public is invited to see the plane as it is being prepared for exhibition.

Please follow the Museum's social media outlets for the latest news and photos of the plane on its journey across American and into the Museum's Aviation Pavilion.

The plane-Navy registration number 163106-joined the Blue Angels in early 2004, and served with the team until 2016. The plane will be delivered to the Museum as Blue Number 2.

Attempted suicide

A lady attempted to to commit suicide July 31 by cutting her write with a razor blade in a garage at a residence on 102nd S.W.

Domestic violence
A woman punctured a tire on the car of an acquaintance after attempting to get him fight with her at an address on 15th Ave. S.W. in White Center. She was charged with vandalism under $100. The victim had called 911 before the puncturing took place.

Threatened with a knife
A man was threatened by another man with a knife Aug. 10 at the White Center Food Bank a little after 4:30 in the afternoon.

Residential burglary
A homeowner reported someone forced entry into his home on 12 Ave. S Aug. 8 by using a garden weeding tool to gain entrance through a back window. Jewelry was stolen.

Threw a jar
A recently freed prisoner threw glass at a van window in anger, shattering the glass. The perpetrator was cited for a vehicle license violation.

Not his car
A suspect too a vehicle on a test drive from a lot on 146th and 1st Ave. So. with permission and never returned.

Car was stolen

Gwin Lester Smith passed away on August 12, 2016 at 91 years of age. Gwin was born in Seattle, Washington on February 24, 1925 to Lavern and Anna Smith. He was raised in West Seattle and graduated from West Seattle High School. 
 
In July of 1948 Gwin married Florene Adele Nelson and together they settled in Burien, where they made their home for more than sixty years. Gwin founded Economy Wiring in 1953 and was joined in the business by his son Jay after he graduated from WSU.
 
Gwin enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and coaching little league baseball.  He was a founding member of the Burien Elks and many a Saturday night would find him and Florene on the dance floor enjoying the music and kicking up their heels. 
 
Gwin is survived by his wife Florene, daughter Kristy (Bill), son Jay (Gail), two granddaughters, one grandson and three great-grandchildren.
 
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the home of Jay and Gail Smith, 20217 Marine View Drive SW, Normandy Park, Washington.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Highline Medical Center Foundation’s 20th Annual Gala & Auction will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Seattle Airport Hilton. The theme of this year’s event is “Navigating Health Care” with proceeds from this year’s event benefitting our nurses, patients and their families with state-of-the-art programs and technology.

“Medical treatments and technology are improving our lives every day. Our community deserves the very latest in technology and equipment,” says Brooks Powell, Highline Medical Center Foundation board chair. “Our continued investment in Highline Medical Center will benefit everyone in our community.”

The evening begins with a silent auction at 6 p.m. that includes a wine grab and golden ticket raffle. Dinner will be served promptly at 7:30 p.m. with a live auction and dessert dash.

Dick Fain from KJR Radio, KING5 and the Seattle Storm will serve as the event host. Brad Goode, KOMO-TV morning anchor will serve as the auctioneer. To register for the Gala you can call 206-901-8502 go online at www.supporthighline.org.

“I am truly honored to serve the students and families of Highline and am grateful for the board’s support and confidence in me,” Enfield said. “I cannot wait to welcome staff and students back for what I know will be our best year yet.”

The contract extension was introduced for the first reading during the school board’s meeting on Friday, Aug. 12. The board will vote on Enfield’s contract at its upcoming meeting slated for Wednesday, Sept. 7.

The contract will include a new annual salary of $230,679 for the superintendent.

Highline spokeswoman Catharine Carbone Rogers explained that the amount reflects a 1.8 percent cost of living increase, which she said was approved for all school employees in the last legislative session.

“All Highline employees got this same 1.8 percent cost of living increase this year,” Carbone Rogers said. “Dr. Enfield has not had a salary increase except for cost of living increases since she was first hired in 2012.”

By Amanda Knox
 
In a parallel, not-so-distant universe, I might have been a tattoo artist. In this one, I’m merely a tattoo person. I don’t have spider webs on my elbows or a big Chinese dragon coiled across my back. I don’t style my life or identity around being inked. That’s cool; just not for me. What I am is an enthusiast of the body as a canvas. I’m an admirer of the artistry. And I encourage everyone who’s on the fence about getting a tattoo to go for it. Just, be smart.
 
This past weekend my littlest sister, Delaney, turned eighteen, and to celebrate, she asked us—her three older sisters—to get a tattoo with her. It was chaos. In the days leading up to the big day, Delaney was out of town and incommunicado. Deanna, Ashley and I each separately called and visited the tattoo parlor multiple times, and offered the staff contradictory information. We changed our minds about the final design up to the last minute. We acted like a gaggle of newbs, except we weren’t. Between the three of us, we already had ten tattoos, and a bit of knowledge about the do’s and don’ts, the good and bad, and the right perspective to carry our littlest sister through her first tattoo.
 

Enjoy some great junior football, donate clothing and textiles, and support the West Seattle Wildcats on Aug. 27 as they prepare for the upcoming football season.

Scrimmages
Football players and cheerleaders 6-14 years old in the Northwest Junior Football League including teams from Ballard, Eastside, Lake City, Interbay and a visiting team from Canada will match up for scrimmages. See schedule.

Clothing Drive
Donate your clothing and textiles to support the Wildcats. Drop off your items from 11a.m.-4 p.m. in the NE corner of the parking lot. We have collected 100+ bags so far, but we need your help to reach our goal of 500 bags.

Clothes for the Cause will pay by the pound. Acceptable items include: clean clothing of any kind; PAIRED shoes; bath or kitchen towels, linens, blankets, backpacks/purses, drapery, belts, synthetic/leather; tablecloths, and stuffed animals. (No glass, breakables, electronics, pet beds, bed pillows, carpeting, uniforms, or hotel/hospital linens). Place items in tied garbage bags.

Saturday, Aug. 27
Open to the community. Admission is free.