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SPORTS: Congratulations, High Point Pink Panthers!
November 20, 2016 11:26 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | WS & Sports

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The photo and report are from Brian Callanan:

The High Point Pink Panthers took third place in the All-City volleyball tournament for 12- to 13-year-old girls!

We had girls from Our Lady of Guadalupe, Denny, Pathfinder, and Madison schools represented. Go, Panthers! Coached by Brian Callanan, Holly Branch. and Chris Edwards.

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West Seattle memorials placed on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
November 20, 2016 8:50 pm
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 |   Safety | West Seattle news

Photos by Leda Costa for West Seattle Blog

One of five deaths along 35th Ave SW. This one is honoring an 85 year-old person killed while walking in 2007.

That silhouette placed today at 35th and Othello is in memory of Oswald Clement, hit and killed by a driver while crossing there nine years ago, just days before what would have been his 86th birthday. The silhouette is one of 24 that were to be placed around West Seattle for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, to raise awareness of deaths on and by the roads, as silent reminders of 24 deaths in this area since 2006.

Before fanning out this morning, volunteers, led by Bob Anderton, gathered at Ampersand Café on Alki to mark the silhouettes and get the list of locations:

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They wrote on each one with the victim’s age and date of death, plus a short description of the circumstances, adding a sticker explaining World Day of Remembrance:

Each silhouette includes the age of the person being honored, the cause of death, and a sticker explaining World Day of Remembrance.

Then they headed out – below, Kathy Dunn from West Seattle Bike Connections:

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She and WSBC’s Don Brubeck put up silhouettes along Alki Avenue, where four people were killed in incidents in 2006:

Don Brubeck and Kathy Dunn working together to install Traffic Violence Victim Silhouettes.

The Alki deaths happened in 2006, which, according to the spreadsheet that was created for today’s efforts, was a particularly deadly year in West Seattle – 10 people killed. One of the Alki Avenue silhouettes was for 21-year-old Travis Gracey, hit and killed while skateboarding; the motorcyclist who hit him also died.

One of four deaths that happened on Alki.

You’ll also see a silhouette at California/Oregon in The Junction, where 62-year-old motorcycle rider Larry Keller died in a collision with a truck in 2013 – Dunn installed it with Michael Sedgewick:

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Silhouettes have been placed in other areas around the city, too; as listed on the Seattle Greenways website, the Alki gathering was one of 11 today in Seattle. From the World Remembrance Day flyer:

Over the past 10 years, 200+ people have died by walking, biking, or driving on Seattle’s streets. These 4-foot tall silhouettes are installed at the places people have died to remember these people and highlight the need for traffic safety everywhere.

In a startling moment of irony … while WSB photojournalist Leda Costa was photographing the silhouette shown at the top of this story, at 35th and Othello, two cars got into a fender-bender nearby. No injuries reported.

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FOLLOWUP: Burglary suspect Garrett Cimmery charged with 4 felonies
November 20, 2016 7:27 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Four felony charges have been filed against the burglary suspect arrested at Hiawatha Playfield one week ago tonight after a wide-ranging search in Admiral. 29-year-old Garrett Cimmery of Federal Way is charged with one count of residential burglary and three counts of firearms theft; the charging documents say three shotguns were among the items he is accused of stealing from the victims’ home near Me-Kwa-Mooks Park. They also shine additional light into what prosecutors say happened:

As reported previously, a neighbor saw an unfamiliar car and man in the victims’ driveway; when the victims returned home shortly thereafter and discovered the burglary, the information was provided to police. The neighbor saw the same car show up in the neighborhood less than two hours after the break-in; police were called again, an officer spotted the car headed eastbound in Admiral, and it was abandoned in the Admiral Starbucks/Baskin-Robbins parking lot, where the driver bolted. Cimmery was caught after an extensive search and short foot chase.

New information in the charging documents says a friend of the suspect lives in a trailer at the Burien location where Cimmery told police he stashed the stolen guns. Cimmery is reported to have told police he didn’t intend to commit a burglary but was driving around in West Seattle and happened to see the victims leaving their house. He said he then parked the rented car in the driveway and knocked on two doors at the house; when no one answered, he pushed on a large glass window that opened, and that’s how he got inside. He told police the guns he stole were in a closet next to a gun safe, so, he said, he left the house with the guns and jewelry to get bolt cutters to bring back for breaking into the safe. The neighbor said he drove off after that second approach when he saw her come out of her house with a phone, intending to get a photo or video.

He has been out of jail since late last Monday night, after posting bond on $10,000 bail. Along with charges, prosecutors asked for a higher bail, but what’s on file suggests that was not granted. He will be expected back in court before month’s end to answer the charges.

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VIDEO: Today’s Junction sculpture dedication – what started with ‘The Hole’ and ended in the park
November 20, 2016 4:41 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks | WS culture/arts

West Seattle artist Troy Pillow (below) has the most visible art in The Junction – the kinetic sculpture “Transpose,” dedicated today (above) – and more on the way, as he has designed art you’ll see all around the peninsula’s biggest project, The Whittaker.

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Some of the backstory for the new installation stretches to a project across the street from that one.

As explained at today’s ceremony (11 minutes, recorded in its entirety in the video above), the roots of this public art are in the project at 39th/Fauntleroy/Alaska, first known as Fauntleroy Place, then as “The Hole” when it stalled for years after excavation, and then as Spruce, after it was sold at a foreclosure auction and completed. $25,000 was part of the “public benefit” package that development owed because of its alley vacation, approved by the City Council.

The importance of “public benefits” was discussed briefly during the ceremony by the West Seattleite who was on the council then, Tom Rasmussen. Also present but not speaking, City Councilmember Lisa Herbold. Because of the years it took for this to become reality, there were other sets of then-and-now – former West Seattle Junction Association executive director Susan Melrose and her successor Lora Swift, former Junction Neighborhood Organization leader Erica Karlovits and her successor René Commons. While Karlovits didn’t join the ribbon-cutting lineup, her son Connor helped:

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The sculpture, for its part, spun gently in the breeze; it was created from concepts originally shown to the public at an open house in The Junction last February. The day’s intermittent rain kept itself on pause for the 20-minute event, in which Seattle Parks reps also participated – Robert Stowers, a former West Seattleite, and Pam Kliment. You can see the sculpture, standing against what had been considered West Seattle’s biggest blank wall, in the park on the northwest corner of 42nd and Alaska.

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Another submarine sighting off West Seattle: 2nd in two weeks
November 20, 2016 4:16 pm
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 |   Seen at sea | West Seattle news

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Thanks to Doug for the photo – a submarine has just passed West Seattle, heading back to Naval Base Kitsap. It’s been 13 days since one was seen headed the other way; no way to tell if it’s the same one, since the sub itself doesn’t show up on trackers like MarineTraffic.com (though at least one escort tug is showing there).

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West Seattle weekend scene: South Delridge Neighborhood Group’s gathering
November 20, 2016 3:20 pm
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 |   Delridge | Neighborhoods | West Seattle news

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ORIGINAL REPORT, SUNDAY NIGHT: Thanks to Dina Lydia Johnson for the photo from today’s meeting of the relatively new South Delridge Neighborhood Group. We mentioned the SDNG twice this week – once in this announcement of the meeting, and again as the group was officially added to the voting membership of the Delridge Neighborhoods District Council. Like most neighborhood groups, they’re on hiatus in December, so your next chance to check them out will be the third Sunday in January – 10 am January 15th, at 3.14 Bakery (9602 16th SW) – southdelridge@gmail.com is where to e-mail if you’re looking for info sooner.

MONDAY NIGHT UPDATE: SDNG co-chair Marianne McCord says the group decided on a change for January – they will join with Highland Park Action Committee to co-host a meeting on HPAC’s regular meeting date, time, and place, which is 7 pm, fourth Wednesday, at Highland Park Improvement Club, and after that, “SDCG will resume meeting on the 3rd Sundays at 3.14 Bakery at 10 am in February” – 9602 16th SW.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Car stolen in Gatewood
November 20, 2016 2:51 pm
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 |   Crime | Gatewood | West Seattle news

Out of the WSB inbox, from Kelly, a stolen-car report:

1997 silver Honda Accord SE stolen from Gatewood neighborhood somewhere between 9 pm (Saturday) and 10 am today

License plate AVD5132

Police notified and report taken.

If you see it, call 911.

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VIDEO: Yes, those two military jets are doing a Seahawks flyby
November 20, 2016 12:51 pm
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 |   Seen around town | West Seattle news

We just noticed two military jets circling over Puget Sound west of here – multiple circles – and confirmed via the game preview on the Seahawks website, “Immediately following the anthem, U.S. Navy VAQ-132 Squadron will conduct a flyover with two EA Growlers (F-18s).” According to Boeing’s website, they’re a variant of the planes flown by the Blue Angels. VAQ-132 is based at Whidbey Island.

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From the ‘in case you see it too’ files
November 20, 2016 11:24 am
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 |   West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news | Wildlife

Got a text a little while ago about a dead seal on the Beach Drive shore, toward the south end of Constellation Park. First thing to do if you see a marine mammal on the shore, dead or alive, is call Seal Sitters Marine Mammal Stranding Network – 206-905-SEAL – which the texter had done, but due to cell-signal breakup, wasn’t sure the message had gotten through. We e-mailed Seal Sitters, which confirms the seal’s carcass has been washing up and then back out again for a few days in the Constellation Park/Cormorant Cove Park area. Since it’s on public property, it’s also been reported to Seattle Parks – too large and heavy for a simple removal.

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Get connected with South Seattle College’s future: Join this committee
November 20, 2016 9:52 am
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 |   Neighborhoods | Puget Ridge | West Seattle news

Here’s a way to get involved with the future of West Seattle’s own institution of higher learning. The announcement is from the city:

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking interested community members from surrounding neighborhoods to participate on the South Seattle College Standing Advisory Committee. This committee provides feedback on projects planned and under development by the college to ensure it complies with its Master Plan. The Master Plan describes zoning rules, long-range planning of the property, and transportation planning.

Sound interesting? Full details are in this announcement. Background on the committee’s work last decade is here.

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Options for your West Seattle Sunday
November 20, 2016 6:34 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

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(Mount Rainier, photographed from Don Armeni Boat Ramp by David Hutchinson)

Welcome to Sunday! Here’s some of what’s up in West Seattle today. First, from the WSB Holiday Guide

FAIR TRADE SALE: Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade Sale in Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center, 9:30 am-1 pm. “In addition to Fair Trade items, you’ll find: holiday cards from Noel House (a Catholic Community Services shelter for homeless women), knitted goods from the Young Ladies’ Institute, tasty treats sold by the Pre-K and 3rd grade classes to benefit WestSide Baby, Tanzanian rosaries and batiks items from Maryknoll, and a new vendor… Catholic Balm (beard and lip balms, lotion bars)! … While you browse, be sure to sample free Fair Trade coffee provided by Pura Vida.” Full details here. (35th/Myrtle)

‘GREAT BIG BAZAAR’: Holiday bazaar continues noon-3 pm at Peace Lutheran Church.Silent auction and bake sale, too. Full details on the church website. (39th SW/SW Thistle)

STUFFING/CRANBERRY SAUCE TASTING: 3-6 pm at Metropolitan Market-Admiral (WSB sponsor), try their housemade stuffing and cranberry sauce. (41st/42nd/Admiral) *4:01 pm, reader says that despite the listing on the store’s calendar, this isn’t happening today; sorry*

And from our year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: West Seattleites interested in helping memorialize people killed in traffic incidents are invited to gather at Ampersand Café on Alki at 10 am. Volunteers will fan out to place silhouettes at the sites where people were killed. Other groups are meeting at other sites around the city; background info here. (2536 Alki SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Last one before Thanksgiving! 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

BOOK DONATIONS: 10 am-2 pm at the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle booth at the south end of the Farmers’ Market, Key Club members are continuing to collect donated books for reading levels K-4th, for the African Library Project – details in our calendar listing. (California SW/SW Alaska)

MEET THE GREYHOUNDS: 11 am-1 pm at Mud Bay in The Admiral District, Greyhound Pets Inc. invites you to meet some of their adoptable hounds. (2611 California SW)

JUNCTION SCULPTURE CELEBRATION: Join in the celebration of “Transpose,” the kinetic sculpture newly installed at Junction Plaza Park, today at noon. Artist Troy Pillow will be there as will community groups/members who worked on making it happen. (42nd SW/SW Alaska)

SOUTHWEST STORIES: Hear the story of ArtsWest from its founding executive director Edie Neeson:

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society-co-sponsored presentation starts at 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)

SEE MORE FOR TODAY … and beyond, on our complete calendar.

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YOU CAN HELP: Be part of WestSide Baby JOY
November 20, 2016 12:47 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

12:47 AM: After Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday … there’s Giving Tuesday. This year, that’s the day WestSide Baby will launch its annual JOY drive to “help keep more kids safe, warm, and dry this winter.” Here are 3 ways you can help them meet (or exceed!) their goal to distribute 80+ car seats, 600 bags of clothing, and 110,000 diapers this holiday season:

*Organize a donation drive to launch on Giving Tuesday (November 29th) – here’s what you need to make that happen

*Give a few hours on Giving Tuesday to “clear out and donate lightly used items and equipment for children aged up to 12 at one of WestSide Baby’s dropoff sites across the city”

*Volunteer at WS Baby’s HQ in White Center on Giving Tuesday – contact volunteer manager Shana Allen – shana@westsidebaby.org – to find out how to help

P.S. If you organize a drive that’s open to public participation/donation, let us know (editor@westseattleblog.com) so we can add it to the “donation drives” section of the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide!

ADDED 9:22 AM: Here’s a drive that’s already under way … bring diapers and/or cash to C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) to donate to WS Baby, “and we will buy you a coffee!” says co-proprietor Cameron.

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FOLLOWUP: Fauntleroy Creek spawning season closes with 7 more coho than last year
November 19, 2016 8:23 pm
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 |   Fauntleroy | West Seattle news | Wildlife

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(“Wally,” photographed by Mark Ahlness)

By Judy Pickens
Special to West Seattle Blog

Spawning season on Fauntleroy Creek closed on Friday with a total of seven coho spotted by salmon watchers.

The season began several days earlier than in years past, near dusk on October 20. Five vigorous fish entered the spawning reach across Fauntleroy Way SW from the ferry terminal, but darkness fell before any redd-building or spawning could be observed.

No more arrived until a single male on November 5 and another single male the following day. The 50 area residents who took advantage of four hours of “open creek” that afternoon with salmon watchers got to see “Wally” lazing in the fish ladder.

Watchers gave him a name because he defied the spawn-and-die-within-24-hours pattern that has been the norm. A week after entering the creek, he still had the energy to make a run up the fish ladder and was visibly deteriorating when last seen last Monday (November 14).

“Seven spawners isn’t a lot but it’s seven more than last year,” noted veteran watcher Dennis Hinton, “and during our watch, nearly 70 people got to see these amazing fish close to home.”

The season’s robust return of coho to Puget Sound defied the state’s warning that not enough eggs would be available for this school year’s Salmon in the Schools program. Most of the 71 participating schools in Seattle rear coho – and will start doing so again in January. Thanks to the return, the Fauntleroy Watershed Council was able to freeze carcasses from the Soos Creek Hatchery so that many fourth- and fifth-graders in West Seattle can have a captivating lesson in biological systems during classroom dissections this winter.

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Memorial next Saturday for Patricia B. Werlech, 1932-2016
November 19, 2016 7:19 pm
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends will gather next Saturday for a funeral Mass in memory of Patricia B. Werlech. Here’s the remembrance they’re sharing:

Patricia B. Werlech, born December 20, 1932, youngest of 12 children, died November 5, 2016, in Seattle.

Raised in Chelan; parents Carl and Ethel Fels. Patricia is survived by her husband Donald; children Donita, Deena, Michael, and daughter-in-law Mary-Jo; grandchildren Daniel (22), Joseph (20), Michael (19) Werlech, and Anthony (21) and Alexander (18) Parker; and brother Wilbert Fels. Patricia lost a 2-year battle with cancer, passing away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.

Patricia was a homemaker and worked in a family business. She had a passion for reading, gardening, hummingbird watching, cooking, entertaining, and celebrating life. Patricia’s greatest joy and happiest times were with her 5 grandsons, doing things for them – cooking something special, cheering at their sporting events, and attending school functions – so that they would always remember Grammy. And they did. She was so proud of her grandsons.

Patricia will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, special grandmother ‘Grammy,’ and friend. Her smile and love will forever live in our hearts.

Donations can be made in her memory to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, November 26, 2016, at 10 am, 7000 35th Ave. SW, West Seattle. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Seattle.

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries by request, free of charge. Please e-mail the text, and a photo if available, to editor@westseattleblog.com)

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UPDATE: Big North Admiral fire response, but no fire
November 19, 2016 5:09 pm
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

5:09 PM: Seattle Fire has just dispatched a “full response” for a possible fire in a multifamily building at 2115 California SW in North Admiral. Updates to come.

5:13 PM: First unit on scene reports it’s a “smoking bathroom fan.” Most units have been dismissed.

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Electric bicycle stolen; quadruple hit-run
November 19, 2016 5:05 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Two West Seattle Crime Watch reader reports this evening – both requesting your help:

STOLEN ELECTRIC BICYCLE: The theft victim’s co-worker sent the notice on her behalf, saying the bike was stolen in the Admiral area last night:

My bike was stolen last night on California Ave. Please Please keep your eyes peeled for it. This bike is very important to me. It has black saddle bags that say Rad Power Bikes, a green Army bag on the handlebars, a silver handlebar behind the seat and it’s missing the front fender.

Please help me find it so I can again be as happy as I was in this picture! If anyone has info they can contact Freshy’s West Seattle, (206) 937-4316.

QUADRUPLE HIT AND RUN: From Fawn:

I’m writing you to report an incident that occurred this morning while our 11 year old son was playing soccer at the EC Hughes Playfield. Our vehicle along with three other family vehicles were side swept by a silver sedan. The car was driving erratically when it crashed into the side of the 1st car and continued to drag along the 3 other cars. A witness was able to snap a quick photo of the silver sedan as it sped away without stopping. The driver is possibly a male, but the witness did not get a good look of identifiable features. Luckily no children or adults were struck as this a busy playfield and playground for families. The incident occurred at 29th and Holden around 11:30. Attached is a photo of the getaway vehicle, but unfortunately it is too blurry to make out the license plate.

From the photo, you can see the car is a silver sedan with a rear spoiler. The car will have obvious body damage with blue/black markings from hitting the parked cars. Any help from the West Seattle community would be greatly appreciated in helping the police identify the hit and run suspect.

Please contact officer Garth Lindelf from the Southwest Precinct Patrol and reference incident #16-418443. Thank you and I appreciate any help in bringing this dangerous driver to justice.

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VIDEO: West Seattle Nursery shows off new building @ Holiday Open House
November 19, 2016 3:38 pm
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 |   Gardening | Holidays | West Seattle news

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West Seattle Nursery‘s holiday open house – on until 5 pm – is your first chance to get a look inside its just-completed greenhouse building, full of plants and gifts just in time for the holidays. The nursery’s outdoor grounds are especially festive, too:

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The first trees – mostly Noble fir – arrived a few days ago.

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But back to the new building: Shortly after walking in, we found its architect, Parie Hines of LD Arch Design (WSB sponsor), who demurred that it was an “easy” project.

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Here’s an Instagram-video spin around inside:

Go see for yourself and enjoy treats and presentations – California/Brandon, until 5!

P.S. More backstory on the new building and its sustainability-focused features is on the LD Arch Design website. The builders also are from West Seattle – Ventana Construction (WSB sponsor).

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West Seattle cookbook author Cynthia Nims @ CAPERS open house
November 19, 2016 1:33 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle books | West Seattle news

Thanks to Lisa @ CAPERS in The Junction for the photo and report:

West Seattleite Cynthia Nims is signing her newest release “Crab” today until 3. Recipes from the book will be served all afternoon. CAPERS is celebrating their annual Holiday Open House until 6 pm.

CAPERS is at 4525 California SW.

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VIDEO: Caroling, cookies, Christmas decorations @ Junction True Value
November 19, 2016 11:43 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

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Junction True Value (WSB sponsor) is the Christmasiest place in West Seattle right now, and not only because of their extensive stock of lights and decorations. It’s their Holiday Open House until 2 pm – treats, gifts, drawings, good cheer…

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Even caroling:

You’ll also find Judi from West Seattle Food Bank by the front door accepting $ for turkey-buying:
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Junction True Value is at 44th and Edmunds.

P.S. While you’re out – MANY places to stop (other open houses, bazaars, more) for one-of-a-kind local holiday gifts … see the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide.

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UPDATE: Turkeys and groceries for hundreds @ Eastridge Church
November 19, 2016 9:58 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

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9:58 AM: An annual pre-Thanksgiving tradition is happening right now outside Eastridge Church at 42nd SW and SW Oregon – free turkeys, bags of groceries, and clothing available to anyone in need, no questions asked, just comeby.

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Eastridge has been doing this for more than a decade – at its Issaquah campus as well as the one here in West Seattle. Community volunteers help out, including these Girl Scouts from Troop 42553:

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Above, Stephanie, Luarena, and Mallory helped hand out socks and gloves; below, Sierra and Maryn assisted with coats.

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This continues until supplies run out; the line stretched down 39th to the Trader Joe’s parking entrance when this began at 9 am, but we’ve seen it move fast in the past. We’ll be checking back in an hour or so to see how it’s going.

11:35 AM: Went by – no line, still some turkeys left!

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West Seattle Saturday: Big list of holiday open houses, bazaars, and more
November 19, 2016 7:47 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

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Huge day of happenings. First, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

TURKEY/GROCERIES GIVEAWAY: Starting at 9 am at Eastridge Church, turkey and groceries for anyone who shows up, while supplies last (hundreds will be available) – details on the church website. (39th SW/SW Oregon)

HOLIDAY BAZAAR IN THE JUNCTION: Alki Masonic Hall Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by Alki Court 21, Order of the Amaranth, 9 am-4 pm. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT TIBBETTS: Holiday Bazaar at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor), 10 am-2 pm, promising a “beautiful and unique selection of hand-sewn items, stocking stuffers, crafts, team spirit wares, gift baskets, and baked goods.” (3940 41st SW)

JUNCTION TRUE VALUE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Holiday Open House, Food Drive, & Ugly Sweater Contest at Junction True Value, 10 am-2 pm. “Sing along with the Christmas carolers. Enjoy homemade cookies; hot apple cider; free popcorn; free gifts; and spin-to-win prizes. Enter drawings for a Weber gas grill and a boys’ bike and girls’ bike.” Bring nonperishable food donations for the West Seattle Food Bank. (4747 44th SW)

POP-UP HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Seattle-Made Pop-Up Event at Sound & Fog Coffee/Wine Bar, 10 am-3 pm. (4735 40th SW)

HOLIDAY BAZAAR IN GATEWOOD: Holiday Bazaar at Peace Lutheran Church, 10 am-4 pm. Silent auction and bake sale, too, and lunch available 11 am-1 pm. Full details on the church website. (39th SW/SW Thistle)

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT NW ART & FRAME: Holiday Open House at Northwest Art & Frame in The Junction. “Live artist demos, open house specials, lots of free drawings throughout the day, product demonstrations, all the latest in holiday decorations, FREE samples and of course … FREE treats & goodies! Products that are being demonstrated will be 20% during their demos. The demos will change every 2.5 hours!” 10 am-5:30 pm. (4733 California SW)

WINE RELEASE: Final day, 1-7 pm, it’s fall release time at Northwest Wine Academy on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus.

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That’s “Well Read,” a red wine that’s brand-new at NWWA. (6000 16th SW)

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & NEW GREENHOUSE’S DEBUT: West Seattle Nursery Holiday Open House, 2 pm-5 pm, with your first chance to get a look inside WSN’s new greenhouse building, plus wreath-making demonstrations, talks, and Santa photos. (5275 California SW)

And from our regular West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

HOUSING EQUITY CONFERENCE: At the Senior Center/Sisson Building, registration 9:30 am, conference 10 am-3 pm, on LGBTQ housing equity in Seattle – details in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

CARMILIA’S TURNS 14: The Junction boutique Carmilia’s is celebrating the shop’s 14th anniversary, with one more day of specials. 11 am-6 pm, discounts from 14 percent to 56 percent, and proprietor Linda Sabee promises “Bubbly and snacks served all day.” (4528 California SW)

HOW TO CREATE A WRITING GROUP: 2-4 pm, free workshop as part of “Seattle Writes,” at Southwest Library – details here. (35th SW/SW Henderson)

HIGH SCHOOLS’ DINNER/AUCTION EVENTS: Both West Seattle High School (5 pm at Metropolist in SODO) and Chief Sealth International High School (5:30 pm at SSC’s Brockey Center) have their annual fundraising dinner/auctions tonight.

FIVE-BUCK BAND: ’60s and ’70s music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

GEORGIE BRIGHT KUNKEL: The 96-year-old performer/writer/activist takes the stage at 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘EXTRA-SENSORY SOUL’: 9 pm, This Blinding Light, Casey Chisholm, Heron Moon perform at Parliament Tavern. 21+. $5 cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUMFORD & SONS FILM: See the concert film at 11 pm at the Admiral Theater – details in our calendar listing. (2343 California SW)

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UPDATE: Wrong-way semi forces bridge closure
November 19, 2016 7:35 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

7:35 AM: If you’re headed this way via I-5 or Beacon Hill any time soon, you might not be able to get onto the westbound West Seattle Bridge for a bit – Seattle Police are shutting down access toward the east end so they can get that semi-truck safely off the bridge. Somehow, it wound up on the westbound bridge, facing east. This probably won’t take too long but we’re making note of it just in case.

8:01 AM: As expected, SPD made short work of this, and the bridge is fully open both ways.

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About the police response in The Junction
November 18, 2016 9:14 pm
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If you saw the big police response in the 4700 block of California SW this past hour – here’s what happened: A “person in crisis” situation inside Talarico’s, according to Seattle Police. The man was subdued by the time officers arrived, and the private ambulance in our photo was called to take him to Harborview Medical Center for an evaluation.

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No injuries otherwise, police said.

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