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As new minister joins Westside Unitarian, community invited to Sunday ‘ingathering’
September 8, 2023 10:32 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle religion

Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Gatewood has a new minister, and is extending an invitation to everyone in the community to the annual ingathering service and celebration this Sunday, including a community fair and dessert potluck.

First – meet the new minister!

Westside UU celebrates the hiring of Reverend Carter Smith, who joined us in the spring of 2023. She is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist from North Carolina whose calling to ministry is centered around building healthy and deeply connected communities that make space for people to share their gifts.

Carter has a BA in Religious Studies from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and an MDiv from Harvard Divinity School. As part of her training to become a minister, she served as the Intern Minister at the First Unitarian Church in Portland, and as Chaplain Intern at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Carter is especially passionate about UU Youth Movements now and historically, as well as the interfaith food-justice movement, and comes with professional and research experience in each subject.

Carter serves Westside for two weeks per month, and takes the Amtrak from her home in Portland to do so.

Here’s what she says Sunday’s gathering is all about:

This Sunday, Westside UU celebrates its annual Water Communion. Participants are invited to bring a small container of water and a stone to place on our common altar, though supplies will be provided for those who don’t bring any. It is a multi-generational service, engaging people of all ages in story, song, and celebration. Nursery care will be provided for the youngest members of our community. After the service, we will head downstairs to our social hall for food, music, and a chance to visit the tables of many of our small groups, committees, justice ministries, and more.

WSUU says it’s eager to welcome families with children of all ages, and offers special programming “focused on connection, belonging, and fun.” The congregation also wants people with physical challenges to know that WSUU’s main floors are wheelchair-accessible, with a lift. And if you can’t get there in person, you’re invited to check out the service via YouTube livestream.

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HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Another win for West Seattle HS
September 8, 2023 9:49 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

(WSB photos by Patrick Sand)

West Seattle High School‘s football season is off to a 2-0 start after a resounding win tonight over Franklin, 42-6 at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. Comprising most of the Wildcats’ score were six touchdowns – two by #3, senior Bo Gionet:

The first TD of the night was by #80, junior Myles Mutchler:

WSHS held Franklin scoreless for the second, third, and fourth quarter – after the Quakers’ TD in the final minute of the first quarter, they were done. Back to WSHS scoring: Another TD was by #5, senior Gibson Aguilar:

Another by #24, junior Airric Lewis, seen below with head coach Anthony Stordahl:

And the sixth and final TD for the Wildcats tonight was by #16, junior Niko Craven:

Among the night’s star runners, #1, senior Leland Gayles III:

The point-after kicks were all good – all by #34, sophomore Scott Bremen. And the defense was responsible for the announcer’s repeated use of the catch phrase, “brought down by a pack of Wildcats.” Many penalties, mostly for Franklin, slowed things down, and the game was headed for three hours before it ended in time for the second NCSWAC game of the night (Ingraham-Cleveland) to take the field.

NEXT WEEK: WSHS plays Cleveland at SWAC, 7:30 pm Friday (September 15th).

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HIGH-SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Chief Sealth starts the season 2-0
September 8, 2023 8:38 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

Friday night means high-school football: Chief Sealth International High School played tonight at Memorial Stadium downtown, vs. Lakeside, whose Twitter/X updates include the final score: Sealth 36, Lakeside 21. Next Friday the Seahawks, now 2-0, play their first home game of the season, 4:30 pm Friday (September 15th) vs. Franklin, at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

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Tree loses limb by Lincoln Park lot
September 8, 2023 8:02 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

That’s the aftermath of tree trouble by Lincoln Park‘s north parking lot. According to tips and photos from readers, that tree lost a big limb – right onto at least two cars, accordiing to AmyC, who sent this pic:

No injuries that we’ve heard of – photos show Seattle Fire Ladder 13 on the scene, but their call was simply coded “assist SPD” rather than a medical/injury response. P.S. WSB archives show we covered something similar six years ago.

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: For those wondering when Morgan Junction McDonald’s will reopen
September 8, 2023 6:01 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

Five months after the Morgan Junction McDonald’s (6546 California SW) closed for an extensive remodel, readers have been asking for updates, since the site appears close to complete. Today we reached owner Alia Abboud by email. She confirms it’s “very close,” and added, “We are waiting for power to be connected via Seattle City Light. Once that is done, we will likely open two to three weeks later.”

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HELP FOR MAUI: West Seattle community paddle Saturday
September 8, 2023 3:53 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | WS & Sports

Alki Kayak Tours is raising money for Maui fire survivors with a community paddling event tomorrow (Saturday, September 9th) – just received:

From 6:30 – 7:30 pm, we are inviting the whole community to paddle out together to watch the sunset either bringing their own gear or renting from us; all rental proceeds and donations will go to benefit People’s Fund of Maui. We are meeting at the channel marker off Duwamish head aka Anchor Park and would love to get as many people out there as possible.

If you need to rent, Alki Kayak Tours is at Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW).

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FOLLOWUP: Hiawatha Playfield reopening after turf replacement
September 8, 2023 12:56 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks

12:56 PM: Thanks to Scott for the tip! He noticed that part of the fence was down and Hiawatha Playfield‘s new turf looked complete, so we went over for a look and then asked Seattle Parks about its status. Spokesperson Karen O’Connor replied that the turf-replacement project “is substantially complete,” adding: “The field is available for use and the remainder of the construction fencing will be removed by end of today. FieldTurf USA, Inc, the contractor for the project, will be working on finalizing a few items including delivering new soccer goals and completing the batting cage frame and tunnel.” FieldTurf won the contract with a $1.2 million bid.

3:33 PM: Update from Parks spokesperson O’Connor: “I just learned the construction fencing at Hiawatha will stay in place for another week or so; their subcontractor had some trouble with truck availability. There are openings in place around the field.”

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BIZNOTE: QFC stores might get a new owner – and/or a new name
September 8, 2023 12:38 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, West Seattle Junction QFC)

As the Kroger/Albertsons grocery mega-merger plan continues moving forward, reports today say Kroger is planning to sell hundreds of stores to alleviate some concerns related to the merger. The buyer would be C&S Wholesale Grocers, a wholesale supplier that also operates some grocery stores in other states. The deal would include the QFC brand name, under which two West Seattle stores operate (The Junction and Westwood Village). According to Kroger’s announcement, any QFC stores not sold in the deal “will be re-bannered into one of the retained Kroger or Albertsons Cos. banners following the close of the transaction.” (Albertsons’ best-known “banner” around here is Safeway.) Also according to the announcement, Washington would be the state with the most stores affected – “104 Albertsons Cos. and Kroger stores” would be sold. (We haven’t yet found the list of specific stores.) The $1.9 billion deal would take effect after the Kroger/Albertsons merger closes – currently expected early next year – the corporation says. Its potential effects have been of concern here for reasons including the current proximity of Kroger and Albertsons stores – the Junction QFC store and Jefferson Square Safeway store are less than a block apart; the Westwood QFC store is just a few blocks from Roxbury Safeway. QFC, owned by Kroger since the late ’90s, has 50+ stores in Washington.

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Summer’s last outdoor movie, music, football, more for your West Seattle Friday
September 8, 2023 11:11 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s what’s happening as the weekend approaches, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar!

FREE FITNESS CLASS: Noon at StarCycle (4532 42nd SW).

SCRABBLE CLUB: You’re invited to play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café inside the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: 1-6 pm on the north side of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor), student-produced wine by the glass or bottle.

VISCON CELLARS: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

FOOTBALL: High-school season continues, with one local team playing a home game – West Seattle HS vs. Franklin at 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle). In a road game, Chief Sealth IHS plays Lakeside at Memorial Stadium downtown at 5 pm.

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: Songwriters’ Showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm.

‘MATT & BEN’: Second night for the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Check for tickets here.

MOVIE AT MAARTEN PARK: Last outdoor movie of the summer in West Seattle! All welcome at Maarten Park (42nd/Juneau) for “Paddington,” 7:30 pm.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: The Potholes, Service with a Smile, doors 7 pm, music 8 pm at The Skylark, $10 cover, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW).

Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen gold Suburban (update: found)
September 8, 2023 9:56 am
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

Sent by Sarah:

Our 1999 GMC Suburban, gold/champagne, was stolen from in front of our West Seattle home between 12:00 am and 2:30 am 9/8/2023.

We’ll add the plate and report numbers when we get them.

ADDED: Plate # 038SBU – Incident # 23-259803.

SATURDAY UPDATE: Sarah reports the vehicle was found – in a driveway in Wallingford.

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Celebration of Life planned October 8 for Ken Schiele, 1969-2023
September 8, 2023 9:13 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

In July, the family of Ken Schiele shared this remembrance. Now they have set the date for the gathering to remember him:

Celebration of Life for Ken Schiele:

Ken’s family is hosting a Celebration of Life on Sunday, October 8th from 2-5 pm at Stoup Brewing Company on Capitol Hill.

If you’d like to attend, please RSVP by September 24th to: knlranch@gmail.com

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday info + weekend alerts
September 8, 2023 6:01 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, September 8th.

WEATHER AND SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Becoming sunny, high in the low 70s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:37 am; sunset will be at 7:35 pm.

ROAD WORK THIS WEEKEND

-Late tonight through early Sunday, the ramp from the eastbound West Seattle Bridge to southbound I-5 will be closed – here’s the WSDOT alert:

The southbound I-5 on-ramps from the Spokane Street Viaduct, South Spokane Street and Sixth Avenue South will close for construction from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, through 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. A signed detour will use northbound I-5 to westbound Edgar Martinez Drive to southbound First Avenue South to eastbound South Holgate Street to northbound South Fourth Street to the southbound I-5 on-ramp.

-Also on the bridge, SDOT crews will be installing the bridge-lane-enforcement camera and associated signage on Saturday.

-10 pm tonight to 6 am Saturday, the Highway 99 tunnel will be closed both ways.

–As announced, this weekend and next will bring pavement work on eastbound SW Alaska between 44th and California.

-A reader texted this notice for paving starting Saturday on SW Genesee between 26th and 30th. We’re checking with SDOT for clarity on whether the street will be closed to through traffic.

TRANSIT TODAY

Washington State Ferries – 2-boat service on the Triangle Route. Check alerts for changes, and use Vessel Watch to see where your ferry is.

Metro – Regular schedule. Some of the paving work mentioned above may affect bus routes; watch the Metro advisories.

Water Taxi – Regular schedule.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Henderson), cameras are also at Delridge/Genesee, Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Orchard, and Delridge/Oregon.

High Bridge – the main camera:

High Bridge – the view from its southwest end (when SDOT points the 35th/Avalon/Fauntleroy camera that way):

Low-bridge cam:

1st Ave. S. Bridge – alternate route across the river:

Highway 99: – northbound side at Lander.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: See all working traffic cams citywide here, most with video options; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.

BRIDGE INFO: The @SDOTBridges Twitter/X feed shows whether the city’s movable bridges are opening for vessel traffic.

If you see trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/bay, please text or call us (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities). Thank you!

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