January 2021

Memories from a plague year

By Jean Godden

With 2020 departed and nothing left but dismal memories, it seems appropriate to try to reconstruct for future generations what it meant to live through a year rife with life-threatening illness and untimely deaths.

The idea of somehow memorializing our lost year got me thinking about time capsules, a way that our ancestors communicated with future generations to show how they once had lived. The oldest known example in the United States dates from 1795 when someone -- likely Sam Adams and Paul Revere -- buried a capsule at the Massachusetts State Capitol in Boston. It has since been exhumed, its fragile contents documented and the capsule reburied with additions.

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Don Bereiter Classic raises $20,000 for West Seattle Food Bank

 A charity golf tournament, The Don Bereiter Classic that was held on Sept 10 raised $20,000 for the West Seattle Food Bank. 

The tournament, held at the West Seattle Golf Course honored Don Bereiter who passed away from cancer last summer. 40 golfers took part in the event.  "Don was a beloved figure in the West Seattle real estate world and was a mentor to many brokers over the years.  He was very easy to be around and his kindness, knowledge, and quick wit were always on display,” said Michael Mallagh of Windermere and co-sponsor of the tournament. Bereiter had a long career in real estate and was the branch manager at Windermere in the West Seattle Junction.

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$7 million being made available to fund vaccine availability in south King County

information from King County

Today, King County announced the allocation of $7 million to create new high-volume community vaccination sites and mobile teams to efficiently and equitably vaccinate as many residents as possible, as quickly as possible. These vaccination efforts will complement vaccination efforts through the healthcare system, pharmacies and other providers. These vaccination sites will serve people at highest risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 first and eventually be open to all members of the public as more vaccine supplies become available. 

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HERBOLD: New COVID testing site at Holy Family joins four existing sites in West Seattle

District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold shared news of a new COVID testing site at Holy Family Church near White Center.

The UW Mobile Medical Van is now providing COVID tests at the Holy Family Church in White Center/West Seattle on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 3 pm at 9641 20th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106.

UW Mobile Medical Van at Holy Family Church, 9641 20th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: (206) 520-2285
Available: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9am to 3pm
Languages: Phone interpretation available

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Ann Kimberly Dirks

 

 

Ann Kimberly Dirks died peacefully at a senior care facility in West Seattle on January 3, 2021. She was 82. 

The mother of five boys, Ann was known for her spirited, outgoing personality and quick humor that helped her develop deep and lasting connections with neighbors, co-workers, friends, and within her large extended family. Born in Bellingham, Ann moved with her parents, Clair and Alta Smith, to West Seattle as a child.

Health Fair at Highland Park Elementary Jan 9; Sign up for health insurance, and get a free lunch
Flu shots, COVID test, Mammogram appt. sign up

A community Health Fair at Highland Park Elementary Jan will offer a lot for people seeking better health.

Open enrollment for Health Insurance ends on January 15 so this is a great time to get enrolled. You can also get a flu shot, flu mist is available for children 17 and under, get a COVID-19 test, Pick up a free ORCA card pre-loaded with $10, get a Mammogram appointment (call 1-800-756-5437). Parents, if you complete a dental survey you will get a FREE gift card.

All this and you get a free take home lunch too. 

It is set to take place from 10am to 2pm at Highland Park Elementary School, 1012 SW Trenton Street, Seattle WA 98106.

The event is in partnership with Highland Park Family Support Worker, Public Health Seattle and King County & Neighborcare Health.

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King County Metro is offering West Seattle commuters two months of free vanpooling
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More details offered on upcoming West Seattle Junction parking plan

Note: A previous version of this story has been corrected below. ADA parking spaces WILL be charged at the normal rate. and there is no early bird discount or associated rate.

The West Seattle Junction Association (WSJA), who manages the four parking lots in the Junction that have been free to shoppers since the 1950's, announced yesterday that the 296 spaces will become paid parking lots on January 15. The on street parking in the junction will remain free. Parking in the junction area became more restricted last year as Restricted Parking Zones were established in the surrounding blocks in March of 2019. 

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