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Just in from King County Wastewater Treatment Division:

Employees from King County’s clean-water utility are working to control an overflow of treated wastewater from a manhole at the intersection of West Marginal Way S.W. and S.W. Front Street.

The incident began late this morning after a contractor unbolted a manhole cover, causing a currently undetermined volume of treated wastewater from the South Treatment Plant in Renton to overflow into the intersection and a nearby parking lot. The treated wastewater is being pumped from the plant for discharge into Puget Sound through a mile-long outfall off of Duwamish Head.

For the flows to subside, the treated effluent in the system has to fully drain. Until this occurs, operations staff will hold flows in storage at the plant. Once the flows normalize, crews can safely enter the area to begin needed repair work.

This is close to the Highland Park Way/West Marginal Way intersection – here’s a map.

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West Seattle scene: Batman relocates Bat Cave to West Seattle

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Or so you might think, upon spotting this. WSB Forums member Bettytheyeti called attention to it there as a “Rave.” Betty explains, “Two weeks ago, the neighbor’s wife hand-painted a big yellow oval on the garage door. I went out of town, e-mailed home to find out what was going on there. My spouse’s response was that the superhero had moved to Seaview. That’s all I was told. When I returned and took out trash to the alley, behold the BATCAVE!” She adds, “I spoke with the neighbor yesterday to tell him I thought it was great and that evildoers should beware.”

TUESDAY MORNING UPDATE: We asked Betty to put us in touch with the Bat Cave’s owner(s). “Batwoman” Jamie answered a few questions for us via e-mail:

There’s not much to the backstory – Like Batman, my heroic husband spends a lot of time in his “cave.” The “cave” door was simply too large, white and boring not to cover with something! I’ve been known to paint flowers and cartoon animals around the house, but that theme clearly wouldn’t work for a Man Cave – it would have to be something more masculine. The train of thought quickly went from “Man Cave” to “Bat Cave,” and voila! As far as technique, it’s freestyle all the way baby! The Bat symbol is definitely here to stay. We may have to further embrace its popularity by dressing up as Batman and Catwoman for Halloween.

We are open to further suggestions for the plain, white, boring backboard…

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Confessed killer continues testimony at Bushaw murder trial

August 8, 2011 12:41 pm

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We’re at the King County Courthouse again today in week two of testimony in the trial of the two remaining defendants in the Super Bowl Sunday 2009 murder of 26-year-old Steve Bushaw outside Talarico’s in The Junction. Continuing his testimony again this morning (after a delay because his “street clothes” hadn’t been brought up from the jail in Kent) was John Sylve, one of the two men who pleaded guilty to firing the deadly shots. Responding to questions from prosecutor Jeff Baird, Sylve told his story of how the shooting unfolded – and the getaway, in which he says they intended to go throw guns and shell casings off the West Seattle Bridge but got lost trying to find it, and eventually changed their plan; he also says the other confessed killer, Danny O’Neal, was sure they had both missed. Court resumes in about an hour; we’ll have the full story of today’s developments later. (You can find our ongoing coverage here – newest-to-oldest.)

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Chief Sealth Int’l High School interim principal: Chris Kinsey

August 8, 2011 10:18 am

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Just in from Seattle Public Schools:

Dear Chief Sealth International High School community,

I am very pleased to announce Christopher Kinsey as the interim Principal at Chief Sealth International High School.

Mr. Kinsey has spent the past three years as Assistant Principal at Cleveland High School where he helped coordinate and implement the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program and fostered a student-centered learning environment throughout the school. He understands the unique needs of the Chief Sealth community and he will continue the good work of former principal John Boyd. Please join me in welcoming him into the Chief Sealth community!

Mr. Kinsey will serve as the Interim Principal for the 2011-12 school year. As is our practice with an interim appointment, the Chief Sealth community will have an opportunity to provide feedback over the winter. Then, we will decide if a national search needs to be conducted for a permanent principal.

I know Mr. Kinsey will work well with Jeff Clark, Principal of Denny International Middle School, and they will continue creating a strong pathway from middle to high school for our students.

Mr. Kinsey started his career in 1999 as a 7th-grade classroom teacher at Meany Middle School and also served as the Dean and Administrative Intern for Pathways at Nathan Hale High School. He was the House Administrator at Eckstein Middle School for two years. He is a dedicated instructional leader who is committed to working collaboratively with the entire Chief Sealth community to ensure all students have a high-quality education. Mr. Kinsey said he is already proud to be a Seahawk.

With less than a month to the start of the school year, I know Mr. Kinsey will be busy getting ready for Sept. 7. Please look for a letter from him soon. I know he is interested in listening to concerns, advice and goals from students, staff, families and the community about the future of Chief Sealth.

Sincerely,

Susan Enfield, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
Seattle Public Schools

Last Friday was former principal John Boyd‘s last day; he has left for a new job as an executive in Highline Public Schools, the district immediately south of Seattle.

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Homeschooling? West Seattle program has something for you

August 8, 2011 10:08 am

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| West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

Registration opens tomorrow for homeschooling families interested in the Family Learning Program at Southwest Community Center (2801 SW Thistle). It’s not affiliated with any school district or religious organization; it grew out of grass-roots interest, and just since its inception back in February, has already served more than 60 homeschooling families. It’s in session on Wednesdays and Fridays, with around 30 classes available for all ages, toddlers to adults, academics to arts, plus free clubs, open gym, and swimming lessons, starting in mid-September. The full list, and registration info, can be found here; you can also check out the program’s Facebook page

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West Seattle Monday: Dancing, laughing, reading, kickboxing…

August 8, 2011 8:09 am

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(One of five raccoons that Carly, who shared the photo, saw enjoying fresh-on-the-tree cherries Friday)
Welcome to the quiet (post-Seafair) days of summer. Not entirely without events, though, in West Seattle and vicinity:

FREE HEALTH SCREENING: For National Health Center Week. Sea Mar in South Park is offering free screenings all week (8720 14th Ave. S) – today, body-mass index and blood pressure; King County Executive Dow Constantine also is scheduled to speak at 9 am.

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE: … along with chocolate. And both are on the schedule 12:30 pm-1 pm Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon St). The announcement points out, “Playful silliness is good for the body, mind and soul.”

STIR IT UP: West Seattle Cooking Club‘s weekly meeting at 2 pm at Beveridge Place Pub. Theme ingredient is “herbs” – and the club now has its own website.

ALASKA KUTEEYAA DANCE: Everyone age 3 and up is welcome at the High Point Library (35th/Raymond) at 3 pm to celebrate the dances of Alaska Native tribes.

BOOK CLUB: 6:45 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library; this month’s book is “A Mercy” by Toni Morrison.

NDNC MONTHLY MEETING: In the park on the north side of Delridge Community Center (Delridge/Genesee), you’ll find this month’s North Delridge Neighborhood Council meeting, 6:30 pm.

FREE KICKBOXING: SIMA Martial Arts presents free “Introduction to Kickboxing” session tonight at Fairmount Playfield, 5400 Fauntleroy Way. 7:05 PM – 8:05 PM. No experience needed; any fitness level; anyone 13 and older is welcome. RSVP to 206-935-4531.

DISCOUNTED WILD WAVES TICKETS: Want to visit the water park before summer’s out? High Point Community Center has discount tickets on sale, $25 (regular price totals $40+).

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Election 2011: Last chance to register before Aug. 16 election

August 8, 2011 7:39 am

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If you’re not registered to vote, it’s not too late to register in time to vote in the August 16th election – if you meet the requirements – as long as you do it by 4:30 pm today, in person at King County Elections HQ (919 SW Grady Way, Renton; here’s a map). Questions? Call 206-296-VOTE. That’s also the number to call if you are registered but haven’t received your ballot in the mail yet. Ballots have to be postmarked by next Tuesday, or placed in a dropbox by 8 pm that night.

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West Seattle community opens its heart for Tracy Dart

August 8, 2011 1:35 am

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(Photos by Beth Grotelueschen for WSB)
The guest of honor was resplendent in purple, and bathed in love and support, as the “We Heart Tracy Dart” bash filled The Bridge on Sunday night, to rustle up some financial assistance for somebody who has given so much even while fighting a three-round battle against breast cancer. (With Tracy in the top photo are Trudy Muller and Chad Johnson.) Lovely night, so many were out on The Bridge’s spacious patio:

Back inside, colorful bags represented each item on the long list of donated prizes waiting to be won during drawings.

” Also donated: Live music – In Cahoots opened the night (Explone was the other scheduled band):

You can still pitch in to help Tracy, by donating online via PayPal (you don’t need a PP account – you can just use a credit card). As explained on the official We Heart Tracy Dart website, “100% of funds donated go to a trust fund that will be used to directly pay for things like prescriptions, insurance premiums, utilities and rent. Meanwhile, besides going through cancer treatment, Tracy also is preparing for the next 3-Day Walk with her ever-growing “Team Tracy” in mid-September; she’s also chronicling that on her personal website.

ADDED 9:32 AM: Co-organizer Lisa Dawson says as of first thing this morning, the fundraiser had brought in more than $6,300, with online donations still coming in. More than 50 prizes were donated, and an estimated 200+ people attended the party. Lisa’s summary: “It was a great night!”

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Reader report: Good Samaritan gets child out of danger

August 8, 2011 12:02 am

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Out of the WSB inbox, from Robyn W:

Around 8:30 tonight, I was driving south on Fauntleroy near the Fairmount playfield when a toddler from an apartment complex suddenly ran into the street chasing after a ball. No adult was seen coming after the child and he made it all the away across the street. I was completely stunned and pulled over. Luckily, the driver behind me also stopped his car, and went on to stop the traffic in both directions, retrieve the little boy and bring him back to his home. I didn’t have a chance to speak to this Good Samaritan, but in case he reads your blog, I just wanted to thank him for what he did. While I hope my child would never run into the street, I am glad there are good folks in West Seattle keeping an eye out for children’s safety.

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Reducing runoff pollution: Sustainable West Seattle’s new grant

August 7, 2011 10:42 pm

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(WSB photo from Day 2 of West Seattle Summer Fest, 7/9/11)
A month ago at West Seattle Summer Fest, we took that photo of Sustainable West Seattle‘s Cate White talking about ways to reduce toxic runoff – a top pollution problem in Puget Sound. Tonight, SWS has announced a grant that will help them educate even more community members about how to reduce the problem. Here’s the full text of their announcement:

Sustainable West Seattle has been awarded a $20,000 grant from The Russell Family Foundation to help community members restore Puget Sound.

The group will be building an in-depth community outreach program aimed at helping educate local citizens about the sources of toxic runoff in the West Seattle area. Toxic runoff from sealed surfaces such as paved streets, sidewalks and rooftops is the number one source of toxins entering Puget Sound each year. Pollutants include motor oil, pesticides, fertilizers, grease, paint, heavy metals and dog poop. This toxic mix threatens human health, the economic vitality of the region, and the survivability of the Sound’s most emblematic species: salmon and orcas.

The grant from The Russell Family Foundation will enable Sustainable West Seattle’s volunteers to teach hundreds of our neighbors about simple actions they can take to reverse the damage to Puget Sound and restore it to health.

“We think once the public becomes more aware of how much toxic runoff enters our local waters each year, they will be motivated to take very simple steps to help reverse this damage,” said Cate White, Sustainable West Seattle Board Member and leader of the toxic runoff grassroots team.

Sustainable West Seattle will be scheduling presentations at several West Seattle Community Centers. At each presentation $1,000 in prizes will be raffled to audience members who pledge to personal actions to reduce polluted runoff. Prizes will include water cisterns, organic compost, native plants, car wash certificates, bus passes, and more!

If you are interested in having Sustainable West Seattle visit your church, synagogue, or other community center, please contact cate@sustainablewestseattle.org. Events will be scheduled for late summer through the autumn.

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North Delridge updates: Skatepark progress, NDNC tomorrow

August 7, 2011 6:41 pm

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While in North Delridge for the Attorney General’s foreclosure-lawsuit announcement on Friday, we noticed the Delridge Skatepark is continuing to take shape in a big way. Above and below are photos we took Friday morning. Subsequently checked with project manager Kelly Davidson, and she says all is progressing well. The skatepark’s dedication is scheduled to happen in conjunction with the Delridge Day festival on September 17th.

Speaking of Delridge Day, the North Delridge Neighborhood Council is organizing the festival this year, as previously mentioned here (including the call for vendors, published yesterday). And they’re one of the few neighborhood councils keeping up their regular meeting schedule this month, while most others are taking the month off, so you’re invited to the NDNC meeting at 6:30 pm tomorrow (Monday), scheduled (weather permitting) to happen right next to the skatepark site in the Delridge Community Center park area (Delridge/Genesee). Agenda items will include a vote on entries received for the NDNC logo contest!

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Seattle Chinese Garden’s Friendship Wall: How to be part of it

August 7, 2011 4:53 pm

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(Photo courtesy Seattle Chinese Garden)
Hundreds of polished green granite bricks will soon adorn that wall at the Seattle Chinese Garden on the north side of the South Seattle Community College campus atop Puget Ridge. Yours can be one of them, if you order it by August 25 (provided the remaining allotment doesn’t run out sooner). The bricks will decorate the Friendship Wall, with its first side to be dedicated on October 15th. Even the garden’s own neighbors have secured a spot; the garden says Puget Ridge resident Judy Cashman got 40 families to join in on a specially inscribed brick. A news release from the Chinese Garden quotes her as saying that “… my neighbors describe it as a refuge and a jewel they enjoy visiting, so of course they wanted to support it.” You can find the order form (and see a sample brick) by going here, or call the garden office at 206-934-5219.

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Advance traffic alert: Partial Viaduct closure in two weeks

August 7, 2011 3:33 pm

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| Alaskan Way Viaduct | West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

For your planning-ahead purposes, note that the most recent round of SDOT traffic advisories mention a closure of the *southbound* Alaskan Way Viaduct coming up Friday night 8/19 through Monday morning 8/22.

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Seafair Sunday: Blue Angels fly, but without ‘Fat Albert’

August 7, 2011 2:30 pm

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After that Museum of Flight flyby, the Blue Angels landed at Boeing Field about 15 minutes ago, concluding their Seafair 2011 performances. No “Fat Albert” today, though – the C-130 always goes up before the six F/A-18’s, but that didn’t happen today because of what official Seafair station KIRO reported via Twitter was a “maintenance issue.” (Good thing WSB’s Christopher Boffoli chose Saturday for his flight – see his story here with video and photos, if you haven’t already.) We watched today’s pre-takeoff events from the fence facing the six jets’ parking area – a closer view than the media zone:

For our fellow aviation fans, we’ll be in touch with Seafair to find out when they’re flying out; next weekend, they’re scheduled to perform in Fargo, North Dakota.

ADDED: Seafair says they’re expected to leave Tuesday morning, but will doublecheck the time on Monday. Meantime, one more great photo, from David Hutchinson:

As he captioned it … “show’s over.”

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Drive-by BBs; luggage theft; more

August 7, 2011 11:41 am

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~~Two~~ Three West Seattle Crime Watch reader reports to share (with a suspicion-evoking sighting added 12:18 pm) – read on:Read More

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West Seattle Sunday: Seafair finale, Tracy Dart benefit, more

August 7, 2011 9:59 am

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(Kent Harris just shared that photo of his son Gavin, 5, “who has been a HUGE Blue Angels fan since he could barely walk. This year he unexpectedly had the fortune of meeting 2 of them! Boy, was he in shock.”)
Will the sun come out full-strength in time for the Seafair crescendo and conclusion this afternoon – not to mention other summer fun? Forecast promises eventual clearing. Here are a few of today’s highlights:

BLUE ANGELS, FLEET TOURS, HYDROS, ONE MORE TIME: It’s the last official Blue Angels show; the sun came out just in time yesterday, so a few elements of the “high” show were added to the “low” show. If you are not going to Lake Washington to watch the air show (which features other acts throughout the day) and hydroplane races, earlier WSB coverage has details on watching from close-to-West-Seattle Boeing Field/Museum of Flight (where you’ll see them takeoff and land, as well as flybys during their performance). It’s also the last day for fleet tours on the downtown waterfront (including Terminal 25, just north of the West Seattle Bridge) – details here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm at 44th/Alaska. Here are the highlights shared by market management:

Come on down and weigh in on our Shopper Survey from 11-1 pm! We’ll ask some basic questions about what part of Seattle folks are coming from to shop at the market and in The Junction during the same visit and ask about their winter shopping habits. We have a small but useful gift for those first 200 shoppers who take the survey! Also, Hot Cakes returns with her delicious molten chocolate and s’mores cookies! Music: Canote Brothers; Kids Tent: Yarrow Spa (edible facial recipes!)

2ND WEEK FOR NEW FOOD TRUCK: New food truck Damiana’s Blue Truck Special will be back in West Seattle from 11 am until 2 pm at 3623 SW Alaska St. (outside Dr. Terrill Harrington’s medical practice) in The Triangle.

GATEWOOD FAMILIES PLAYDATE: The Gatewood Elementary PTA is hosting its second playdate for incoming students, 1-3 pm on the Gatewood playground. Everyone is welcome. Organizers say, “This is a great way to meet new friends before school starts.” For questions, please contact Jennifer Dempsey: (206) 935-0909 or jlcather@hotmail.com

‘OLIVER!’ MATINEE: Twelfth Night Productions (WSB sponsor) presents a matinee performance of “Oliver!” at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), 3 pm today. $18 for adults/$15 for students & seniors. Can’t make this showing? Remaining dates are August 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 7:30 PM and August 14, and 21 at 3:00 PM. Full WSB announcement here

‘WE HEART TRACY DART’: Tonight is the night for the “We Heart Tracy Dart” benefit at The Bridge (4439 35th SW), 7-10 pm – details here. Donations at the door to help Tracy, who’s worked to raise money for breast-cancer research even while fighting the disease herself. Live music, drawings for great donated prizes, more. Official website here.

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Video/photos: Go sky-high with the Blue Angels’ ‘Fat Albert’

August 7, 2011 2:26 am

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(Watch for the view of West Seattle – and the SBX – through the open cargo door!)
Story, photos, and video by Christopher Boffoli
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

At the age of 10, I was delighted to be just tall enough to ride the infamous Rebel Yell roller coaster at Kings Dominion in Virginia. A big part of the victory was that my super-competitive but shorter younger brother wasn’t. He had to cool his jets with the parents while I happily went through the turnstile to ride with my pretty teenage cousin.

However, the victory of my foray into big-kid territory was short-lived once we were strapped in and began to ascend the coaster’s towering first hill. With the ominous sound of clicking, we lurched ever closer to the top – and the inevitable drop on the other side. It was one of the first times I remember experiencing what it was like to suffer the consequences of a choice (not to mention to know how it felt to set a land-speed record for regret).

Of course I immediately jumped at the chance to fly aboard the Blue Angels’ C-130 support aircraft that they call “Fat Albert.”

But it wasn’t until after I enthusiastically said “yes” that I did a bit of research on what the flight would entail. Compared with the Blue Angels’ famous sleek F/A-18 Hornets, the 150,000-pound Fat Albert looked like a chunky, lumbering cargo plane.

I hadn’t seen it fly before but figured it might do a few low passes, wave its wings around, and we’d be back on terra firma for a photo op. I figured wrong. With an exhilarating, stomach-churning flight, I was reminded again of just how deceiving looks can be.

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West Seattle weekend scene: Closer look at the half-moon

August 7, 2011 12:20 am

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Thanks to Greg for sharing that view of tonight’s half-moon – which just slipped out of view a short time ago in a spectacular red moonset behind Vashon Island. Forecast says we’ll likely wake up to clouds again today, but that they won’t stay.

ADDED: From Jamie – what the moon looked like just before vanishing from view:

Thanks for sharing photos – editor@westseattleblog.com any time!

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13 days till Family Promise of Seattle benefit with Justin Roberts

August 6, 2011 8:57 pm

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Family Promise of Seattle, the only homeless shelter in this area helping families stay together while getting back on their feet, is less than two weeks away from a major benefit – Grammy-nominated family-music performer Justin Roberts in concert. Katy Lloyd, who’s helping publicize the performance, notes, “I recently learned that Family Promise receives 6-8 phone calls/week from case workers looking to place a family in emergency housing. Sadly, Family Promise can only handle two families at a time, and each family can take up to 3 months to place in more permanent housing. Now more than ever Family Promise needs the support of our wonderful community to help families in need. Most other shelters must segregate families by gender. This can make the situation for a family in crisis even worse. The goal of Family Promise is to keep families intact and offer case worker support while helping them locate a more secure footing.” The show is at 6:30 pm August 19th at Fauntleroy UCC Church (9140 California SW). Suggested donation at the door is $5/child, $10/adult, $15/family; cookies and lemonade will be sold afterward, also by donation.

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Happening now: Biggest West Seattle Outdoor Movies night yet

August 6, 2011 8:41 pm

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If you’re not already at the courtyard next to Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor), hurry – this week’s West Seattle Outdoor Movies presentation, “Despicable Me,” is about 20 minutes away, and it’s the biggest crowd so far this summer – Hotwire’s Lora Swift estimates about 300 so far. MoZo, featuring Bob “Bobcat Bob” Rice, was the opening act (we’ll add video later), and the pre-movie drawing raising money for West Seattle Food Bank and Northwest Hope and Healing is coming up. Check the full season schedule at wsmovies.org (and remember there’s an extra Saturday, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on August 27, making up for the rainout back on July 16).

ADDED: As promised, video of “Bobcat Bob” playing in MoZo, with Aimee Zoe Tubbs on drums and Moe Provencher on bass:

Love the Seafair/”closest thing we have to Mardi Gras” observation. Moviegoers also heard briefly from two reps on behalf of Hope Lutheran, one of the sponsors on this particular night – newly arrived Pastor Peter Mueller (profiled here on Thursday) and principal Kristen Okabayashi. Next week, the movie is the original “Jurassic Park”; gates open at 6:30 pm and the movie will start at dusk (this week, that meant right about 9, so it’ll be a little earlier) after preshow entertainment and raffles to raise money for local nonprofits.

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West Seattle In Motion: Second community progress report

August 6, 2011 5:46 pm

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Big achievement leap in the latest weekly report from West Seattle In Motion, the “drive a little less” program that WSB is co-sponsoring this summer/fall. You can still sign up to get incentives including free bus tickets, deals at local businesses (through this weekend, Amante Pizza and Pasta is the participating merchant), and more. Once you sign up, be sure to report in with your achievements – walked to the store? took the bus to work? rode your bike to the park? A brand-new set of numbers with trips saved and emissions reduced is on the WSB “West Seattle In Motion” page right now. Want to sign up? Do it here!

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Seafair Saturday 2011, first report: Blue Angels’ hybrid show

August 6, 2011 4:55 pm

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Though much of the cloudiness was gone by their Seafair showtime, the Blue Angels did what looked mostly like the “low show” today, with a few straight-up-into-the-blue-sky maneuvers rendering it somewhat of a hybrid. These first two photos are courtesy of JayDee, who watched from the 4th Avenue Costco parking lot, another great spot if you can’t make it to Boeing Field/Museum of Flight or Lake Washington.

Your co-publishers watched from the hydro pits at Lake Washington, and we’ll have some pix/video of both Angels and hydros (the classics were going into the water while we were there) to add later. And we photographed the Blue Angels’ “Fat Albert” flying over the lake with the knowledge that longtime WSB contributor Christopher Boffoli was on board – Seafair PR offered media flights in the crowd-pleaser C-130 this year, and we’ll have something from Christopher for a separate report later. (added – here’s Fat Albert over the log boom:)

Meantime, tomorrow’s the grand finale – one more round of Blue Angels, the rest of the air show, hydros, and fleet tours on the downtown waterfront. (If you go to Lake Washington, here’s the Seafair site map.)

ADDED 9:16 PM: A few more photos from Lake Washington:

The rejuvenated Moby Duck – with a Seafair Pirate or two – is on hand near the hydro pits, where you can watch the boats getting lifted into the water. We were there for the classics, and admired the reflective underside:

That’s the Miss Thriftway. Nearby, the Miss Wahoo:

And the sights included an unusual Seattle Fire Department vehicle:

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West Seattle-residing Chef Wayne Johnson on ‘Iron Chef America’

August 6, 2011 1:03 pm

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When Food Network re-broadcasts the “Iron Chef America” season 9 finale today, you’ll see a West Seattleite challenging an Iron Chef – Chef Wayne Johnson (executive chef of Andaluca downtown) taking on Michael Symon. The show is on at (updated) 5 pm and 11 pm; it was taped in New York months ago, but “Chef Wayne” was sworn to secrecy regarding even the ingredient he had to tackle. (Since the show already aired several days ago, if you don’t mind spoilers, you can find out who won, and what ingredient was involved, by reading this Puget Sound Business Journal story.) He’s been at the helm of Andaluca for more than 11 years, with honors including being named one of the “Top Chefs in America” by Black Enterprise Magazine; he’s also vice president of the nonprofit Culinary Wonders USA.