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Sunday event asked: What do you want new 48th/Charlestown park to be?
February 24, 2019 10:49 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

If you can spare a few minutes between now and 2 pm, you can stop by the Senior Center of West Seattle lobby (4217 SW Oregon, just around the corner from the northeast end of the Farmers’ Market) and help plan the future park at 48th SW and SW Charlestown. The city bought the quarter-acre site [map] almost five years ago and has kept it “landbanked” since then, but now it’s time to turn it into a park. (You’re also invited to comment online, via this survey.) Today’s drop-in event was originally set for two weeks ago but the weather got in the way. Ed Pottharst from Parks (top photo) is there to talk with you. While we were there, several people were there to share their thoughts – and one dog:

You can also check out boards with potential park-design elements.

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West Seattle Sunday: Plan a park; swap seeds; declutter and donate …
February 24, 2019 6:07 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Chris Frankovich)

Ways you can spend your Sunday:

48TH/CHARLESTOWN PARK COMMENTS: The rescheduled drop-in opportunity to talk with Seattle Parks reps about the future 48th/Charlestown park is today, 10 am-2 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle. They’ll be in the ground-floor lobby, we’re told. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, see what’s fresh, from winter produce to meat, fish, cheese, beverages, and prepared food, in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

‘TRICKLE DOWN TOWN’ SCREENING: 11:30 am at Fauntleroy Church, free screening of West Seattle filmmaker Tomasz Biernacki‘s homelessness-centered documentary “Trickle Down Town.” (9140 California SW)

SEED SWAP: As previewed here, whether you have seeds to “swap” or not, you’re welcome to visit the Seed Library at West Seattle (Admiral) Library for this 2-3:30 pm event. Free! Gardening season is so close! (2306 42nd SW)

DROP OFF DONATIONS FOR WSPC GARAGE SALE: 3-4:45 pm, your donations will be welcomed:

West Side Presbyterian Church’s HUGE garage sale will be held on March 8th and 9th – looking for more donations for this annual garage sale that helps fund youth events for the rest of the year.

·Curbside Donations Accepted: (Today) from 3 pm-4:45 pm – just pull up to the curb on California Ave SW and the youth will assist you in carrying your donations into the church. (Donations will also be accepted next Tues-Thurs 9 am-5 pm, but you’ll need to carry your things into the church. Feb 28th is the last day to donate.) Please make sure your donations are all clean and in working order. No TVs, appliances, large furniture, mattresses, exercise equipment, paint, drapes, tires, Christmas lights.

(3601 California SW)

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’ FINAL PERFORMANCE: 3 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, your last chance to see Twelfth Night Productions‘ presentation of this musical. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

CORREO AEREO: 3-5 pm, live Latin American music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). No cover. (5612 California SW)

BLUEGRASS JAM: 7 pm at Parliament Tavern, “bring your acoustic instruments and your voice to sing and play along with some good ol’ down-home folks.” All welcome, as long as you’re 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT ELSE? See the full list on our complete calendar.

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BASKETBALL: West Seattle HS boys lose regionals game; next stop, state
February 23, 2019 9:28 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

(WSHS #24, Abdullahi Mohamed)

The West Seattle High School boys just lost to Eastside Catholic in the regionals, 48-41, but this was NOT a loser-out game, so they’re on to state – next game, 9 pm Wednesday (February 27th) at the Tacoma Dome, vs. Capital. Details and photos from tonight’s game – played at Issaquah HS – when we get back to HQ.

ADDED EARLY SUNDAY: A smothering defense was Eastside Catholic’s hallmark during this game. More than a few times, they all but forced West Seattle players into a crouch to find a way to get a shot out.

But the Crusaders didn’t entirely own the game.

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From policing to politics @ Delridge Neighborhoods District Council’s first 2019 meeting
February 23, 2019 9:14 pm
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 |   Delridge District Council | Neighborhoods | West Seattle news

This past week, the Delridge Neighborhoods District Council met for the first time this year. It was a chance to look ahead, in multiple ways.

POLICING PLANS: Taylor Lowery, this year’s Seattle University public-safety intern at the Southwest Precinct, said they’re now crunching the data and comments from the recent citywide Public Safety Survey. Related to that work the precinct’s operations commander Lt. Steve Strand said the precinct’s Microcommunity Policing Plan priorities for the year – three for each microneighborhood – is due March 6th, so starting next week they’ll be circulating drafts to the neighborhood groups with which police have partnered on those plans. Police capacity – response time, for example – so far is shaping up as a top concern.

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COMMUNITY GIVING: Tibbetts United Methodist Church’s gifts for a family
February 23, 2019 7:57 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle religion

A local family exiting homelessness into permanent housing is doing it with help from Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor). This afternoon, church volunteers moved a house full of donated furnishings to that family’s new home.

The program is a partnership with Mary’s Place, which helps homeless families. Tibbetts has helped homeless people in other ways over the years, and this is the first time they’ve collected donations to furnish a family’s new home.

When the call went out for donations, in fact, so many came in that after today, they expected to have a start on furnishings for the next family they’ll help.

When we stopped by, the volunteers were awaiting a rental truck they planned to load up with the furnishings for a special delivery to the family’s new home in Burien. One extra-special donation … a handmade sign reading WELCOME HOME:

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Chief Sealth IHS student spends a week as State Senate Page
February 23, 2019 6:21 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle people | West Seattle politics

Did you know the State Senate has a Page program for youth? Here’s a news release we received about a Chief Sealth International High School student who just spent a week participating:

Luis Bravo Espinoza, 16, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of February 18th.

Pages are sponsored by the Senator from their legislative district, or by another member in the legislature. 34th District Senator Joe Nguyen sponsored Bravo Espinoza’s week in the Legislature.

“We really enjoyed having Luis here with our team in the legislature this week” said Nguyen. “I hope that he had fun at the Capitol, and was able to learn plenty!”

The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for students to find out how state government works. The educational experience is furthered by guest speakers. It also includes classes with topics like budget writing and how a bill becomes a law, which culminates in pages creating their own bills in a mock committee setting.

“Seeing how everything works was one of my favorite parts of being a page,” said Bravo Espinoza. “I liked running errands and becoming familiar with the buildings and all of the people.”

Pages also have the opportunity to work on the Senate floor while the Senate is in session. Their maroon coats and credentials allow them access to all parts of the Capitol Campus.

“I just found it really interesting how everything works here – this program has absolutely led me to have more of an interest in politics,” added Bravo Espinoza.

Bravo Espinoza is in 11th grade at Chief Sealth International High School. In his free time, he volunteers at his local library and helps with different community-outreach events. He spent a few weeks last summer in Spain through the Washington Work Fellows Program, sponsored by Washington State Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib.

Want to know more about the Senate Page Program? SenatePageProgram@leg.wa.gov

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West Seattle Food Bank’s Backpack Program gets a boost from local entrepreneur
February 23, 2019 4:59 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

At right is On Safari Foods proprietor Teresa Carew, with Judi Yazzolino of the West Seattle Food Bank, who reports that On Safari just gave WSFB’s Backpack Program a big boost, by raising $10,000 to support it. The fundraiser was part of On Safari’s annual Open House this past Thursday night in SODO (where the catering company moved eight years ago after outgrowing its West Seattle HQ). Judi says WSFB is grateful to Teresa, her crew, and “very generous guests” for their support. According to On Safari, the money was raised through a combination of cash donations at the door, a raffle, and a silent auction. The company already supports the Food Bank by donating leftover food. Now it’s given a big assist to the Backpack Program, which sends six “kid-friendly, nutritious, non-perishable, easy to prepare and eat” meals home every weekend with students in need.

P.S. You can support the Food Bank by attending another big event coming up in SODO – its annual Instruments of Change dinner/auction on May 11th.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocking Sylvan Way
February 23, 2019 3:54 pm
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 |   High Point | West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

If you need to get between 35th SW and Delridge Way sometime soon, avoid Sylvan Way – per radio communication, it’s blocked by a crash. Two vehicles, no major injuries reported. The crash scene is reported to be at/near Sylvan and Holly (map).

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UPDATE: Cool swimmers, warm hearts, midwinter revelry at Special Olympics of Washington ‘Big Plunge’ on Alki
February 23, 2019 2:07 pm
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 |   West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news

2:07 PM: Delayed two weeks by snow, the Special Olympics of Washington “Big Plunge” on Alki was greeted by a bit of ice. Just as the first wave of plungers was set to venture into the chilly waters of Puget Sound, the light rain turned to hail/graupel/sleet/ice pellets.

The hardy plungers were undaunted. This is a signature event for Special Olympics support from law enforcement, and they have to weather challenging conditions day in and day out anyway.

We even spotted Seattle’s top cop, Chief Carmen Best, apparently on shore-support detail:

Providing support offshore, vessels including this one from the King County Sheriff’s Office:

Though the plunging’s over, the event is also a midwinter festival of sorts, with a dozen or so food trucks parked near the Alki Bathhouse.

They’re scheduled to be here until about 3 pm, same end time for a benefit beer garden. Supporting Special Olympics of Washington, by the way, supports a wide variety of programs – including the Unified Sports with which local schools are involved.

3:11 PM: Wrapping up – we’ll watch for word on the fundraising total. Participants came from far and wide, including this group from Edmonds:


This was the first Special Olympics-benefiting plunge at Alki since 2011 – the organization has continued hosting plunges, but at other beaches.

ADDED LATE SATURDAY NIGHT: Thanks for sharing photos! This one’s from Mike Livdahl:

And three from Andrew Malinak, taken from a boat:

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Celebration of Life on March 2 for Dr. Douglas Hom, 1949-2019
February 23, 2019 11:45 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

A Celebration of Life is planned March 2 for longtime West Seattle physician Dr. Douglas Hom. Here’s the remembrance his family is sharing with the community:

Dr. Douglas Hom, age 69, passed away the morning of Friday, January 25, 2019. He suffered a heart attack while skiing and, after a week-long struggle at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, died peacefully, surrounded by family.

Doug was born July 26, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Dr. Leong “Lee” and Syen “Sunny” Hom. He was the eldest of four boys and, although competition was stiff, the most adventuresome troublemaker of the lot.

During his youth in small town Battle Lake, Minnesota, he played golf, baseball, and basketball; participated in band, chorus, and debate; and did other “normal” things that would surprise no one who knew him, like spontaneous multi-day canoe adventures and making sure nobody picked on his little brothers. Smart and opinionated even then, he graduated as high school valedictorian. The caption for his high school senior photo was, “Even his explanations needed explaining.” This sentiment followed him throughout his entire life.

He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1974, moved to Glens Falls, New York, and established a medical private practice. In 1985, he moved to Seattle and worked for the Providence Hospital medical group until 2000 when he and his brother, Dr. Denis Hom, opened a medical practice together in West Seattle. During this time, he also treated patients at several adult family care facilities. Drawing on the legacy set by his father, Doug took his vocation to heart. His patients were treated with the same compassion and genuine – if sometimes tough – love as his family.

Doug was a devoted father and grandfather, thoughtful mentor, and loyal friend. He had an active imagination and insatiable curiosity. He dove into life with a passion that few could match. He truly loved people: his family and friends, his patients, and people he’d just meet passing through. He felt they ultimately made his life richer and more interesting. In turn, he touched and made a positive impact on many lives.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Sunny Hom. He is survived by his brothers, Denis Hom (Mei-Lan), James Hom (Siu-Lin), Curtis Hom (Vivian); his children, Tanya Farmer (Justin), Ainsley Bar Telem (Elan), Kyra-lin Hom (Chad Richman); his grandchildren, Jocelyn Farmer, Lucas Farmer, Elijah Farmer; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Tibbetts United Methodist Church, Operation Nightwatch, or Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 1 pm in the sanctuary at Tibbetts United Methodist Church in West Seattle (3940 41st Ave. SW). It will be open to family, friends, and all who wish to pay their respects. Black/mourning attire is requested.

(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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West Seattle Saturday: From plunge to pop-up, and more…
February 23, 2019 6:07 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Happy Saturday! First:

ROAD-WORK ALERT: SDOT told us earlier this week that – weather permitting – its crews would be out today removing the temporary bus lane that was put into place for buses to use the 4th Avenue exit from the eastbound West Seattle Bridge. You can use the views on our Traffic Cams page to see if this work is under way and if so, how it’s affecting traffic.

Now, from the calendar:

GROUP RUN: Be at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) at 8 am and get moving! Free. (2743 California SW)

THE BIG PLUNGE, PLUS BEER FEST & FOOD TRUCKS: Big fun at Alki Bathhouse for much of the day – The Big Plunge fundraising “polar bear swim” for Special Olympics of Washington, plus a beer and food-truck festival! The newest details:

8:00 a.m. – Onsite registration opens
10:00 a.m. – DJs start spinning on the Main Stage
11:00 a.m. – Food Trucks and Winter Beer Festival open
1:00 p.m. – PLUNGE! (participants will be plunging in waves)
3:00 p.m. – Event ends; Food trucks and winter beer festival close

Food trucks include Big Dogs, Bread and Circuses, Charlie’s Buns ‘N Stuff, Ezell’s Chicken, Kiss My Gritz, Off the Rez, Pecos Pit BBQ, Piroshky Piroshky, Vet Chef, The Cheese Pit and Thai-U-Up.

Featured breweries at the winter beer festival include Big Time Brewery, Elliott Bay Brewing, Elysian Brewing Company, Georgetown Brewing, Redhook Brewery, and Seattle Cider Company.

Entertaining the crowds from the Main Stage will be a lineup of local DJs featuring Blueyed Soul, DJ Aquaphina, DJ Shane, Harmony Soleil and Sean Majors.

(2701 Alki Ave. SW)

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: 10 am-5 pm at the Duwamish Longhouse in West Seattle:

Join us for our first annual health and wellness fair at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center! Receive free information from our health and wellness booths set up by organizations including University of Washington Health and Dental, Seattle Indian Health Board, and more. Receive free screenings and enter our raffle while gathering information on Native health and wellness.

(4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

ESSENTIAL OILS 101: Community class at Highland Park Improvement Club, 10 am-10:30 am, all welcome. (1116 SW Holden)

CELEBRATE COMIC CREATORS: 2:30-4:30 pm at Southwest Library, come to a reception for the youth who spent time this week creating comics. (9010 35th SW)

POP-UP SPANISH EVENING: Two seatings at Tin Dog Brewing in South Park, starting at 5:30 pm, with food, drink, and dancing. (309 S. Cloverddale)

CAMPAIGN PARTY: Phil Tavel‘s District 1 City Council campaign has its first South Park party tonight at 7 pm, featuring the West Seattle Big Band, at South Park Hall. Ticket info here. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

CASEY MACGILL TRIO: 7:30 pm, a Kenyon Hall favorite! Details and ticket info here. (7904 35th SW)

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’: Second-to-last chance to catch Twelfth Night Productions‘ musical, 7:30 pm curtain time at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

BASKETBALL: New time for the West Seattle High School boys’ regional game against Eastside Catholic – 8 pm at Issaquah High School. (700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah)

DAD: Hits of the ’80s and ’90s, raising money for Westside Lacrosse, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, $8, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE OPTIONS! See our full list on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar!

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THINK SUMMER (FEST)! West Seattle’s biggest event of the year now open to participation applications – and announcing changes
February 22, 2019 9:49 pm
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 |   West Seattle festivals | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from West Seattle Summer Fest 2018)

West Seattle Summer Fest 2019 (July 12-14) is less than five months away, and that time goes fast, so the West Seattle Junction Association has just opened applications for:

Vendors
Food Vendors
Vintage Alley
Pet Junction
Community Booth
Sponsorships!!
Volunteers
Musician and performers
Buskers

Links you can use to apply can be found on this page of the Summer Fest website.

WSJA executive director Lora Radford explains a few changes: “New this year, we’re emphasizing and encouraging local artists and craft makers to apply. We’ll have a new area of the festival, Vintage Alley – we’re prioritizing people who deal in vintage or collectables to apply. We’re also working together with the Junction merchants to make the Famous West Seattle Sidewalk Sale a big deal.”

Plus – “Also new this year, based on community feedback, a change-up in the kids’ area. More fun for the younger and elementary crowd plus we’ll have skills games for the older middle-school kids. Also, you can buy kids-ride tickets in advance this year through Brown Paper Tickets.” Find out more about the kids-area plan here.

And last but by no means least – something long requested – extended hours! Vendors will sell until 8 pm on Friday and Saturday of Summer Fest, and will open at 10 am on Sunday. So if you’re interested in being part of it, start here!

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BASKETBALL: West Seattle girls move on to state by beating Meadowdale
February 22, 2019 7:25 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

(WSHS #4 Kelsey Lenzie, winner of the game’s Sportsmanship Award)

FIRST REPORT, 7:25 PM: The West Seattle High School girls are on to the state basketball tournament after they just took a heartstopper regional win over Meadowdale, 41-40. Though the Wildcats controlled the game in the first half, the second half was a tougher slog and they didn’t regain the lead until late. Their next game will be at the Tacoma Dome, 2 pm Wednesday (February 27th) vs. the winner of tomorrow’s Arlington/Prairie game. Photos and details of tonight’s win, coming up.

P.S. The boys’ regional game vs. Eastside Catholic has a new time – 8 pm Saturday (at Issaquah HS).

(#32 Meghan Fiso, who had a 6-point game)

ADDED EARLY SATURDAY: Here’s how the Wildcats won:

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HALA UPZONING: What’s next after 107-speaker hearing
February 22, 2019 6:44 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

Last night – as we chronicled live for more than four hours – 107 people spoke at the City Council’s last major public hearing before they vote next month on the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda’s Mandatory Housing Affordability upzoning plan. Before that final vote, councilmembers are set to debate and decide on myriad proposed changes next Monday. Here’s the agenda, with links to everything proposed so far. P.S. If you’re still catching up on what HALA MHA would do in your area, here’s the city’s interactive map.

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VIDEO: Ryan Cox sentenced to 5 years in prison for Gatewood stabbing
February 22, 2019 2:20 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

2:20 PM: We’re at the King County Courthouse, where 40-year-old Ryan J. Cox has just been sentenced to 5 years in prison for stabbing a man in Gatewood in August 2017.

(August 2017 WSB photo by Christopher Boffoli)

Superior Court Judge Susan Amini presided at the sentencing. Though the victim could not be at the hearing, a victims’ advocate read a lengthy letter he had written, saying Cox “should never be able to be free” after trying to kill him. The judge mentioned receiving a number of other letters from the victim’s family and friends.

Cox pleaded guilty last month to an enhanced version of the original second-degree-assault charge. The sentence ordered by Judge Amini is what prosecutors recommended, categorized in court documents as an “exceptional sentence” – four years in prison, plus one year after that for using a deadly weapon. Cox’s lawyer, meantime, filed a brief just before today’s sentencing, asking for a six-month sentence, the low end of the “standard” range, saying Cox “is trying to overcome his past difficulties and to better prepare himself to deal with these challenges in his future.” At the hearing, Cox contended the stabbing was in self-defense and expressed anger after the judge announced her decision.

As detailed in this WSB followup in 2017, Cox has a high-profile criminal history in the community, but mostly misdemeanors, which is what made this sentence “exceptional.” We recorded this afternoon’s hearing and will add video and details later.

5:15 PM: Video now added atop this story.

ADDED 9:04 PM: Here is our recap of the hearing:

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Remembering ‘Cal’ Wiseman, 1929-2019
February 22, 2019 1:06 pm
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends are remembering longtime West Seattle business owner “Cal” Wiseman, and sharing this remembrance with the community:

Austin Calvin (“Cal”) Wiseman was born in Carthage, South Dakota on August 4, 1929 to parents Austin L. and Ellen Wiseman. Cal suddenly passed away February 13, 2019 surrounded by family members.

Cal graduated from Madison High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and future bride Joyce. Cal and Joyce (nee Johnson), married May 23, 1950 in Madison, South Dakota.

Cal served his country during the Korean Conflict in the South Dakota National Guard. First stationed at Camp Carson in Colorado, and later deployed “overseas” to Alaska.

Cal moved his growing family to Seattle in 1953. He then had an extensive career in Appliance Sales and Service as the founder and former owner of the still-operating Wiseman Appliance in West Seattle. He was a member of the Elks, and various West Seattle organizations. Cal was well-known and beloved throughout the West Seattle community. He was always quick to laugh and joke with everyone he met. He had a passion for family events, travel, personalized license plates, hats, fishing, spending time at the lake. Cal was always the first to help where he could. He loved his home on Alki.

Cal is survived by Joyce, his wife of 68 years, daughter Paula (Billy) Small of Renton, Sons: Daniel of Seattle, Stephen of Kirkland, Craig of Seattle, Scott of Seattle and Mark of Des Moines; brother Arlin Wiseman of Federal Way, and sister Donna Smith of Glenwood, IA. In addition, Cal is survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Cal will be dearly missed by all of his friends and loved ones.

A private interment will follow at a later date at Tahoma National Cemetery.

To leave an online condolence to the family, please (go here).

In lieu of sending flowers, remembrance donations may be sent to St. Bernadette Parish, Elks Lodge of Burien, or Seattle Children’s Hospital, and would be most appreciated by the family.

(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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CRIME WATCH: 1st Avenue S. bridge shooting; car prowler on camera
February 22, 2019 12:01 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Two notes in Crime Watch this midday:

1ST AVENUE S. BRIDGE SHOOTING: Reported this morning via SPD Blotter:

Gang Unit Detectives are investigating after a man was shot in the leg while driving over the 1st Avenue South bridge.

Officers were approached by an 18-year-old man in the 2600 block of South Holly Street at 1:20 a.m. Friday where he showed them a gunshot wound to his calf. The victim said he had been driving when he heard several shots and a single round entered the vehicle through the driver’s side door striking him in the leg. The victim was unable to provide any suspect description to officers.

Seattle Fire Department Medics transported the victim to Harborview Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Gang Unit Detectives are now investigating and are asking anyone with information to please call the tip line at 206-233-5000.

No indication if there’s any suspected link to earlier shootings reported further south on Highway 509.

CAR PROWLER ON CAMERA: The video and report are from Alex in Sunrise Heights:

We live near 32nd and Kenyon and have had our car prowled twice in the last couple weeks; one happened early at 930 pm. Both of these happened in our alley way. Wanted to … warn people and remind them to be safe and be on the lookout!

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Big response, small fire on Avalon Way
February 22, 2019 11:41 am
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 |   West Seattle fires | West Seattle news

What started as a Seattle Fire “full response” for a possible house fire in the 3000 block of SW Avalon Way was quickly downsized. Turned out to be a chimney fire, per radio communication, and most units have been dismissed.

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Southwest Design Review Board gives its final OK to 9201 Delridge Way SW storage facility
February 22, 2019 11:11 am
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 |   Delridge | Development | West Seattle news

(Rendering by Caron Architecture)

The four-story storage facility planned for an auto-shop site at 9201 Delridge Way SW won Southwest Design Review Board approval last night. It was the project’s second and final review, one year after its first. (See the “design packet” here.) The board approved a zoning exception to allow fewer windows along the 20th SW side. The architects (from Caron Architecture) told the board that they had met recently with community advocate Kim Barnes as well as the Southwest Precinct‘s crime-prevention specialist Jennifer Danner, so the revised proposal incorporates neighborhood suggestions and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles.

Traffic and pedestrian-safety issues came up several times, with suggestions including a right-turn-only sign for vehicles leaving the alley, as well as a crosswalk in the area. That’s outside the purview of Design Review but city planners can include it in their review of the project; Barnes noted that it’s being pursued through a city grant fund.

Also separate from the design discussion, neighbors still had concerns about the site currently drawing loiterers as well as currently holding an abandoned car and a pile of tires; a city inspector will be called out to check on that.

Besides the windows, other conditions of design approval include more-consistent lighting around the building’s perimeter, a barrier and shrubbery to more safely route foot traffic, and followup on how the building’s “green walls” will be irrigated.

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7 for your West Seattle Friday
February 22, 2019 10:15 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Horned Grebe with a gunnel for lunch, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Get your weekend going early! Here are highlights for the hours ahead:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: Hostas and ferns are the spotlight topic during today’s 10:30 am-2 pm meeting of the West Seattle Garden Club at Daystar Retirement Village (WSB sponsor) – more information in our calendar listing; visitors are welcome for all or part of the meeting. (2615 SW Barton)

BINGO! Weekly bingo session at the Senior Center of West Seattle, 11 am-2:30 pm. Must be at least 18 to play. Info in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

CITY COUNCILMEMBER’S DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS: 2-7 pm, you can drop in to the South Park Community Center to talk with District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold during her monthly “district office hours.” (8319 8th Ave. S.)

BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School girls’ team has a regional playoff game at 6 pm vs. Meadowdale HS. They’re playing at Garfield HS. It’s a must-win game so the more fans, the better! (400 23rd Avenue)

BOBCAT BOB: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), it’s the return of ever-popular Bob “Bobcat Bob” Rice! No cover. (5612 California SW)

BENEFIT CONCERT: Big lineup of regional bands at The Skylark tonight, 7:30 pm, helping the Northshore Fire Foundation raise money for nonprofits – details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE MUSICAL’: Start of the second and final weekend for Twelfth Night Productions‘ show, 7:30 pm curtain at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

EVEN MORE … on our complete calendar!

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Flurries? No worries
February 22, 2019 9:37 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

Just in case those fleeting flurries earlier this morning concerned you – though possible snow showers appear on and off in the forecast for the days ahead, nothing major is predicted. But if you’re ready for spring, here’s some hope:

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday watch; new NB 99 exit ramp’s 4th morning
February 22, 2019 6:16 am
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(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)

6:16 AM: Good morning! No incidents or alerts reported so far this Friday.

8:02 AM: Flurries!

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Late-night utility notes: Water break, power outage
February 21, 2019 11:12 pm
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Thanks for the tips on these:

WATER BREAK: If you are anywhere near 36th/Raymond and you are having water trouble, that could be the cause – a broken line. It has been reported to Seattle Public Utilities; no repair crew there yet when we went over to check. We have a call out to find out the extent of the break.

POWER OUTAGE: We got a question about streetlights being out near 24th/Roxbury but homes unaffected. The Seattle City Light map shows what it calls a “planned outage” in the area affecting 26 customers.

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