West Seattle, Washington
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Announced tonight by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce: The winners of the 2019 Westside Awards! The Chamber says the community nominated more than 50 businesses and individuals for the four annual awards this year, and a panel of judges chose these winners:
(WSCC photo: Chamber board member Kandie Jennings-Malloy with Manager Kory)
Westside Business of the Year (minimum of 3 years in business in West Seattle)
Alki Lumber
(WSCC photo: Anthony Rice, Nicholas Rich, past Chamber chair [& Verity employee] Pete Spalding, Jamie Gonzalez)
Westside Emerging Business (less than 3 years in business in West Seattle)
Verity Credit Union
(WSCC photo: Sandy Adams, Patrick Pape, Laura Lee, and Chamber board member Dawn Leverett)
Westside Not-For-Profit of the Year
ArtsWest
(WSB photo, July 2018)
Westsider of the Year
Adah Cruzen
In the award announcement, Chamber CEO Julia Jordan is quoted as saying, “The Westside Awards recognize companies and individuals that reflect our West Seattle geographical, professional, and individual differences. But together we are the collective engine fueling our local economy, keeping our city strong and helping to create a culture that is uniquely West Seattle.” Your chance to applaud the honorees is at the Westside Awards breakfast, Tuesday, April 30th, 7:30 am at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor); tickets and sponsorships are still available via the Chamber website.
(Duwamish Longhouse, WSB file photo)
If you haven’t yet seen them in our calendar, two upcoming events of note at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse in West Seattle (4705 W. Marginal Way SW):
APOLOGY TOMORROW: This first-of-its-kind event is set for 1-5 pm Saturday (March 30th), co-presented by the Grandmothers Global Healing Movement, starting with a 1 pm ceremony and continuing through a 3 pm meal: “The Apology will be focused on the Duwamish people, and all Native American tribes. Featured speakers include H.E. Dagmola Kusho Sakya of the Tibetan Buddhist lineage; Rev. Kelly Brown, lead pastor of Plymouth Church Seattle; Pastor Pat Wright of Total Experience Gospel Choir fame; and others. Everyone is encouraged to bring food and gifting to the Indigenous, whether dollars, services, or goods.
Read more in our calendar listing.
DRCC NEXT FRIDAY: One week from tonight, the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition invites you to the Longhouse for the fourth annual Beer and Chocolate Fest. It’s not only a fundraiser for the nonprofit, it’s also a chance to thank longtime coordinator James Rasmussen and welcome new executive director Paulina Lopez – well known for her years of community work in the area, but new in this role. Tickets are available here for the 5:30 pm April 5th event.
The family of Susan Gwen Werkema is sharing this remembrance with the community:
Susan Gwen Werkema
1959-2019Susan passed away suddenly, having recently celebrated her 60th birthday. She was a remarkable and beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her family and so many others benefitted from her love and support, her selfless kindness, and her warmth. She nurtured lifelong friends who will dearly miss her regular presence, smiles, laughter, and concern for their wellbeing.
Susan had a deep commitment to serving and helping others, and found great meaning and fulfillment in her chosen profession. She was a gifted and insightful massage therapist who helped countless patients live better and healthier lives. She was a creative individual and she practiced her love of art in many different forms and mediums. She loved her home among the fir trees in West Seattle and found strength, peace, and solitude among their grandeur in a very urban environment.
Susan suffered recently from significantly declining health, most likely brought on by her ongoing battles with diabetes. She was determined to lead with her best foot forward and put a positive spin on her tough circumstances.
Susan was a deeply spiritual person and had a profound grasp on the eternal. We know she is in a place now where she is very comfortable and at peace.
Susan is survived by an extended family that dearly loves, admires, and misses her: parents Gordon and Jacklyn Werkema of Michigan; siblings Gordon R. G. Werkema and his wife Barbara Purcell of Oregon, Nancy Haas and her husband Michael Haas of Michigan, Mark Werkema and his wife Anne Rivers of Georgia, Joel Werkema and his wife Rachel Deyette Werkema of Massachusetts; dearly loved nieces and nephews Amy Groenewold and her husband Jeff; Andrew, Taylor, and Sean Werkema; Julia Justine Damman and her husband Michael; Ashley, Chloe, Clara, and Olivia Werkema; Keri Haas Culhane and her husband Tom, Kevin Haas and his wife Jamie; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, patients, and business associates. Susan was predeceased by her grandparents George and Gertrude Brumels, and Sidney and Lillian Werkema, and by loving aunts and uncles.
Susan was a 1981 graduate of Seattle Pacific University, and of training and certification programs in massage therapy both in the U.S. and China.
Plans are being formed to have a Seattle reception to honor Susan, most likely in the fall timeframe. Please let Barb Purcell know (at bapw59@gmail.com) of your interest in attending. Arrangements are private. Susan’s family members are planning to gather in a celebration of her life in the coming months, in Michigan.
Care entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle. Please share your condolences and fond memories of Susan with her Family & Friends by visiting her Online Memorial & Tribute Wall.
(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries by request, free of charge. Please e-mail the text, and a photo if available, to editor@westseattleblog.com)
Recognize this bicycle?
Jeff sent the photo and reports this turned up in the 9400 block of 13th Ave SW sometime overnight. Somebody locked it, but he says he has checked all around the area and no one reports it belonging to them nor to a visitor.
Sorry we hadn’t heard about this in advance! The University of Washington beach-volleyball team just wrapped up a doubleheader with Arizona at Alki. Only home appearance of the year, per this preview. Arizona took both matches – here’s a clip the Huskies tweeted from the end of the first:
A win at the 2️⃣ for Kara and Shayne! That makes the final score 3-2 for Arizona. We will try to reverse that score in a rematch here shortly!#PointHuskies pic.twitter.com/Ady1RcBWHY
— Washington Beach Volleyball (@UW_BeachVB) March 29, 2019
While UW now has beach-volleyball courts on campus, they’re used for practice – Alki is still their home-game venue.
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
Crime concerns sparked a bigger turnout than usual at this month’s Highland Park Action Committee meeting, including some who identified themselves in around-the-room intros as first-time attendees, some from South Delridge and White Center, as well as HP residents.
Q&A WITH POLICE: Southwest Precinct operations commander Lt. Steve Strand briefed the group. Since the year’s start, HP is down double digits in many categories, but property crimes – primarily thefts and burglaries – are up. He said recent arrests included burglary suspects who might be linked to multiple crimes, including a carjacking at the 35th/Barton 7-11. He reminded attendees that SPD can’t see walled social media (but can see WSB) so please don’t just report crimes/suspicions on social media – call it in! Westwood Village will be one of this summer’s big emphasis points, “mostly due to the property crimes they have” especially shoplifting. They also, as weather warms, plan emphasis patrols in places where people gather, from Alki to Highland Park.
HPAC chair Gunner Scott asked about police staffing for the precinct. “Down a handful,” replied Lt. Strand.
What kind of cooperation between city and county law enforcement? Depends on the incident, he said – for example, both were involved after the shooting on 16th SW on Monday. Detectives on both sides of the line will often share information in case they’re both working similar cases, he added. Another attendee asked about South Delridge shooting cases, including that Monday incident.
(Photo by David Hutchinson. Ever wonder what that boat’s doing off Alki? It’s explained here.)
Some of what’s up for your final Friday of March:
COUNCILMEMBER’S DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS: West Seattle/South Park City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s monthly district office hours are 2-7 pm today, Southwest Customer Service Center. (2801 SW Thistle)
PUZZLE ROOM: LibraryLab invites you to drop in for “a puzzle room challenge. Can you break into one of our locked boxes in 30 minutes or less?” 4-5:30 pm at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)
SOUTH PARK SPRAYPARK: Seattle Parks is having an “open house” for your comments on changes at the South Park Community Center, including a spraypark plan. Stop by 5-8 pm. (8319 8th Ave. S.)
MADISON MS MUSIC FUNDRAISER: Swing dance and silent auction! 6:30-9 pm, featuring the West Seattle Big Band as well as student musicians. (3429 45th SW)
GARY BENSON: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)
‘INTO THE WOODS’: 7:30 pm curtain for the second night of the West Seattle High School spring production. Check our calendar listing for details including ticket info. (3000 California SW)
AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Natalie Wouldn’t, The Bandulus, and The Drove. $8. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: “A little bit of pop” with Welcome Strangers, Bucket of Honey. 9 pm at the Parliament Tavern. $8. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
WHAT ELSE? Check our complete calendar!
(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)
7:29 AM: Good morning! No incidents or traffic alerts in our area.
Reminders:
WATER TAXI SCHEDULE: Today is the second day for the West Seattle Water Taxi’s 7-day-a-week sailing schedule – which means evening sailings tonight.
NEW STATE FERRIES SCHEDULE: The Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth schedule overhaul starts Sunday.
MARINERS: The M’s play at 7:10 pm at home vs. the Red Sox.
CLOSURE: The 4th Avenue SW closure south of Roxbury starts Monday.
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