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New life for historic White Center/West Seattle veterans tribute

September 18, 2011 9:45 pm

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(Photo by Deanie Schwarz for WSB and White Center Now)
Tonight, a new, properly illuminated flag flies over a small, decades-old tribute to veterans, re-dedicated today in the Delridge Triangle, where White Center and West Seattle meet. It’s the result of efforts by the White Center Chamber of Commerce. A full report on this afternoon’s re-dedication ceremony is on our partner site White Center Now.

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West Seattle See Dogs celebrate Guide Dog Month

September 18, 2011 5:22 pm

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| How to help | Pets | West Seattle news

Got room in your heart and home for a puppy who will grow up to do great things – namely, serving as a Guide Dog? If so, you need to meet West Seattle See Dogs – one of the guide-puppy-raising group that was on hand at Petco in The Junction today in honor of National Guide Dog Month. From left, above, Ruth Oldham, McKenna Kormanik with Guiness the puppy, and Heather Gilbert. Here’s a closer look at Guiness:

You can catch up with West Seattle See Dogs on Facebook.

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West Seattle Farmers’ Market gets squashed: Zucchini 500!

September 18, 2011 3:33 pm

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| West Seattle Farmers' Market | West Seattle news

(Photos by Katie Meyer for WSB)
At the top of the “hill,” that’s Mike LaFranchi from the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle, during today’s Zucchini 500, an annual tradition at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market. Kids got the chance to make their own “racers” and then try them out. More photos ahead:Read More

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Video: West Seattle Junction Car Show 2011 – the winners!

September 18, 2011 3:07 pm

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| West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

(Updated 9:27 pm with video of the awards ceremony)

3:07 PM: Haven’t been to the West Seattle Junction Car Show yet? Still time – if you hurry! Here are a few more examples of the lovingly preserved/restored automotive history on display – that’s a 1921 Buick above, and a 1954 MG below:

From the muscle-car ’60s, a 1967 Barracuda:

The wrap-up, and yet more photos, later! (And if you’re just looking for an update on when the streets will reopen – since the displays here are on wheels, breakdown takes less time than, oh, say Summer Fest, so it doesn’t usually take long after the official 4 pm end time.)

ADDED 9:27 PM: Video of the entire awards ceremony:

Best in show: Harold and his Buick, originally shown above – the car’s 90 years old, and so is he!

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The WSBeat: 2 robberies and … casing; racing; chewing

September 18, 2011 1:01 pm

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| Crime | West Seattle news | West Seattle police | WSBeat

By Megan Sheppard
On the WSBeat, for West Seattle Blog

Back after a couple weeks’ hiatus: From reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers:

*Four women were suspected of casing homes in the 4100 block of SW Frontenac Wednesday afternoon. One door-knocker fled after discovering one home was occupied, but the homeowner there kept an eye on her and called 911 when she went into the backyard of a neighbor. One woman, a Kent resident, was booked into King County Jail for criminal trespass. The others were investigated and released.

*Early Monday, a 28-year-old Kent resident was booked into King County Jail after verbally and physically harassing a number of people at the corner of 61st and Alki.

*Around noon on Thursday the 8th, a driver became enraged when he couldn’t pass through a construction site in the 3200 block of 61st SW. He yelled obscenities and threatened to come back and slit the tires on the construction vehicles. He drove off, but not before causing $150 worth of damage to two lighted construction barricades. The car he drove was registered to an address in the 6100 block of SW Spokane and was later spotted in the driveway there. The woman at the residence refused to provide any information and was uncooperative with officers.

Seven more summaries, including two armed robberies on the street, ahead:Read More

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Happening now: West Seattle Junction Car Show 2011, 1st report

September 18, 2011 9:24 am

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| Fun stuff to do | West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

It’s on! The fourth annual West Seattle Junction Car Show (with co-sponsors including WSB) is under way till 4 this afternoon:

California SW is lined with classics:

And look closely to see added touches:

No admission charge for the car show – but you can stop by the booths in the California/Alaska vicinity to buy a T-shirt or raffle tickets (benefiting charity). This is a judged car show, and toward day’s end, we’ll find out who gets the trophies!

ADDED 11:52 AM: Drier weather!

More to come.

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WS businesses: Happy 1st anniversary, West Seattle Autoworks!

September 18, 2011 8:55 am

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| West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(WS Autoworks’ Chris Christensen, Nathan Huie, Todd Ainsworth. Photo by WSB’s Patrick Sand)
With cars in the West Seattle spotlight today, seems like an auspicious time to mention this: There’s something new at West Seattle Autoworks – a big new sign marking their spot along 35th SW at Webster. And it was installed just in time for the shop to celebrate a milestone: October will mark one year since their grand opening. They’re planning a first-anniversary party on Saturday, October 1st, an open-house event with refreshments including Red Star Pizza and coffee from Cafe Osita (both nearby businesses), raffle tickets, door prizes, and discount offers that’ll be good for the whole month. Drop in and wish West Seattle Autoworks “happy anniversary” 9 am-5 pm on the 1st.

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West Seattle Sunday: Junction Car Show; Farmers’ Market gets squashed; Veterans’ Park re-dedication; more

September 18, 2011 7:44 am

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We caught those Ford Falcons bright and early during setup for the West Seattle Junction Car Show, today’s biggest event, but not the only event! From the WSB West Seattle Events calendar:

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION CAR SHOW: 8 am-4 pm, California SW is closed between SW Edmunds and SW Oregon for the annual car show. More info here. WSB is live on site, so check here for updates throughout the day. Show’s free, but bring some $ for the raffle, the T-shirt, and more. (Reminder, in case you missed the announcement a few days ago, the “Deadliest Catch” cast members canceled.)

BIG DAY AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET: While you’re in The Junction: The West Seattle Farmers’ Market (10 am-2 pm, 44th/Alaska) celebrates squash today, as follows:

1. THE CONTEST: Bring your biggest, weirdest-looking squash from your own garden to the market info booth and enter to win a beautiful farmers market basket full of market goodies. Entries accepted and displayed until judging starts at 1:00 pm (The market opens at 10:– am so please do not bring entries before then). Squash will be judged by the experts: Our market farmers!
2. THE ZUCCHINI 500: Kids of all ages can make, then race, their very own vegetable vehicle. Car bodies and parts supplied by the farmers market. Races held continuously from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
3. MASTER CHEF COOKING DEMOS: Featuring great ideas with squash for both summer and fall. Plus, information from farmers, free recipes and ideas for making the most of local farm harvests!

Another Junction event:

MEET GUIDE DOGS AND GUIDE PUPPIES: West Seattle See Dogs and their guide-puppy-raising counterparts from Vashon Island will be inside and outside at Petco, 10 am-3 pm, in honor of National Guide Dog Month. Come meet working dogs, and help raise money for guide-dog programs.

GET FIT AND HELP BIRDS: Work out with trainer Dawn Brent and benefit bird rescue: 10 am, meet at south parking lot of Lincoln Park, full details here.

AFTERNOON TUNES: Jamtime plays bluegrass and more, 1-4 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 5612 California SW.

CALLING ALL VETERANS: The entire West Seattle/White Center community is invited to the re-dedication of White Center Veterans’ Memorial Park at the south end of Delridge Way SW, but particularly veterans – wear part of your uniform if possible. 4 pm, more details here.

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West Seattle weekend scene: Sundodger Invitational

September 18, 2011 7:15 am

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Yet another big event that happened in West Seattle on Saturday – the annual Sundodger Invitational cross-country meet in Lincoln Park. Thanks to Mark Ahlness for sharing the photo from the high-school boys’ 5K. He says, “Those guys were coming FAST, and the sound was incredible as they went by.” (By the way – the results are here.)

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Followup: WestSide Baby expands its car-seat recycling

September 18, 2011 7:15 am

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(Photos by Ellen Cedergreen for WSB)
After previewing WestSide Baby‘s kickoff for “Re-Ride,” their expanded car-seat-recycling campaign, we checked back toward the end of the four-hour Saturday event to see the results: Above, some of the 40 or so seats WS Baby told us they received. About one in five could be reused; the rest will be disassembled for recycling. Volunteer Caxambu showed up on Saturday to pitch in with that: