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HOLIDAYS: Farewell and thanks from West Seattle Lights’ creator
November 15, 2019 8:31 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle Christmas lights | West Seattle news

(WSB file photo from West Seattle Lights)

While working on the just-launched 2019 WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide, we discovered the website for a seasonal favorite, music-synched West Seattle Lights, had gone dormant. Its creator Jim Winder confirms that’s because the show is done after a decade. His message for you:

It is with deep sadness that I must inform the West Seattle Community that West Seattle Lights will not be up and running this year. Over the past few years it has become more and more difficult to try to run and maintain West Seattle Lights from my home in Maple Valley.

Growing up, Christmas Lights has always been a big part of my life…especially since my Grandmother only lived one block away from the Gais’ house in West Seattle. I do hope West Seattle Lights has also brought some great memories for you and your family. I especially want to thank the Helmstetler Family for allowing me to take over their home for two months out of the year … but most of all I want to thank you, the West Seattle Community for your generosity and your giving to our two main charities and the Very Special Charities we collected donations for. The West Seattle Food Bank and Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation have greatly appreciated your generous giving over the last ten years….so please remember them and any other charities this holiday season.

If you do get a need for a Sir Charles fix, feel free to come visit us out at Maple Valley Lights!! Again, thanks to you all for a great ten years!!

Jim’s show in Maple Valley is at 22629 SE 263rd Place [map]. We first featured his WS show in November 2009.

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AVALON/35TH PROJECT: What’s done and what’s not
November 15, 2019 7:59 pm
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 |   Transportation | West Seattle news

From SDOT, an update on where the Avalon/35th project stands:

We have finished placing temporary striping on SW Avalon Way! We are currently installing new signs along the corridor to help guide people driving and biking. As you adjust to the new channelization, please drive carefully and allow everyone a little extra space.

This new design accommodates transit needs, north and southbound bike lanes, and adjusts parking on both sides of SW Avalon Way. For more information on the final design, see our final design plans and graphics on our website.

We wanted to highlight a few of the significant changes to SW Avalon Way, to help people driving, walking, and biking understand the new road design.

· Parking removal near curb ramps: We have restricted parking near curb ramps and intersections to increase visibility and safety for people walking and driving

· Parking after 10 AM in bus only lanes: People driving northbound on SW Avalon Way can park in the bus only lane between St Orleans St and SW Bradford St after 10 AM on Monda through Friday. Please do not park in front of curb ramps.

· Left turns onto SW Yancy St: People driving southbound on SW Avalon Way cannot turn left onto SW Yancy St and instead should travel south and turn left at SW Genesee St. This change is to ease traffic flow and create space on the road for protected bike lanes.

· Left turns onto SW Genesee St: People driving northbound on SW Avalon Way cannot turn left onto SW Genesee St and instead should travel north and turn left onto SW Andover St. This change is also to ease traffic flow and create space on the road for protected bike lanes.

· Left turns off SW Manning St: People driving are no longer able to turn left at SW Manning St and onto SW Avalon Way as it is not a safe turn for people driving with the new channelization. This change is also meant to ease traffic flow near the SW Spokane St, West Seattle Bridge onramps, and Harbor Ave SW intersection.

(Note: Crews will not be working Friday, November 29.)

Work near 35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way Intersection:

We are rebuilding the northern 2 lanes on SW Avalon Way east and west of the 35th Ave SW intersection. This intersection will continue to change as work continues. Please drive slowly as our traffic control will shift frequently.

Please expect:

· No left turns for people traveling northbound on SW Avalon way at the 35th Ave SW intersection. People driving can turn right onto 35th Ave SW or continue straight on SW Avalon Way.

· Traffic delays at the 35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way intersection due to temporary lane reductions

· One lane of travel in each direction on SW Avalon Way

· Right turns in and out of driveways at this time

Work is continuing in Zones C, D and E.

And a few Q&A’s from SDOT:

Can you legally cross a double yellow line?
Yes, if you are turning into a private driveway or alley, you can legally cross a double yellow line. This article from our blog and the Revised Code of Washington can help clarify questions about crossing a double yellow line. 

What is the difference between a solid white line vs a broken white line on the road?
Besides the edge of the roadway, a solid white line is used to indicate areas where lane changes are discouraged. Broken white lines indicated two or more lanes that are going in the same direction in areas where it is safe to change lanes.

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LIGHT RAIL: 2 more Sound Transit soil-sampling sites in West Seattle
November 15, 2019 6:39 pm
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 |   Sound Transit | West Seattle news

Thanks to Paul for the photo and the tip. Sound Transit has moved westward for its next rounds of soil sampling as environmental studies for West Seattle light rail continue. We hadn’t received advance notice this time, unlike previous rounds of drilling in other areas, but subsequently requested and received them from Sound Transit. First, the drilling shown above, under way at 39th SW and SW Genesee:

After that concludes next week, as this notice shows, they’re scheduled to move on to 35th/Avalon:

If you have questions about this – or anything else about the process, next week’s West Seattle neighborhood forum is a good time to ask – it’s at 6 pm Thursday (November 21st) at Alki Masonic Center (4736 40th SW). Earlier that day, the Sound Transit Board is scheduled to discuss I-976 (here’s the agenda).

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TUNNEL TOLLING: First 3 days of data show ‘diversion’ not as bad as it could have been
November 15, 2019 3:08 pm
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 |   Highway 99 tunnel | Transportation | West Seattle news

So how many people are dodging the Highway 99 tunnel now that tolls are being charged? We’re just out of a downtown briefing where WSDOT and SDOT reps shared the answer, which is basically: Not as much as feared. They cited Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday data, saying that over those three days, tunnel volume averaged no more than 30 percent below pre-toll levels. (There had been projections suggesting up to 50 percent “diversion.”) Alaskan Way, accessible from the pre-tunnel Dearborn exit from NB 99, had somewhat higher usage, but 1st and 4th were “typical.”

Too soon to declare a definitive trend, cautioned WSDOT’s toll-operations director Ed Barry and SDOT’s downtown-mobility director Heather Marx, but that’s what they have so far. About 75% of those going through the tunnel had eiiher a Good To Go pass or account, so the other 25 percent will be getting bills in the mail. (If you’re waiting for the system upgrade that will allow you to use GTG without putting $30 in the account first, that’s not going to be available until next year. We recorded the briefing/Q&A, held in SDOT’s Traffic Management Center, on video, and will add it after we get back to HQ.

ADDED 5:44 PM: Above, video of the entire briefing/Q&A, which lasted just under 15 minutes. Side note: Pre-briefing, we asked Marx about the pre-tunnel bus lane, the length of which was tweaked some weeks back. She said it’s “working exactly as planned” and that its importance will increase even further when buses switch to Alaskan Way, which she said is expected to happen in January.

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FOLLOWUP: Lincoln Park south play area project delayed again
November 15, 2019 2:11 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle parks


(WSB photo, July 2017)

It’s been two and a half years since Lincoln Park‘s south play area was closed for safety concerns – and the rebuild has been delayed again. We noticed that a new update on the project website says the project won’t be going out to bid until early next year:

This project has experienced some unforeseen delays. We anticipate the bid will be advertised in early 2020, with construction beginning in spring 2020.

We asked Seattle Parks for details on those delays, given that it’s already been almost two years since community design input for the project. Spokesperson Karen O’Connor replies, “Currently, Planning and Development has over six play area renovations going on across the city, and we’ve had to make some adjustments in our scheduling to ensure that all these projects can keep making progress.”

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Hit-run victim looking for witnesses; early-morning possible-gunfire investigation
November 15, 2019 1:02 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news | West Seattle police

Two items in West Seattle Crime Watch:

HIT-RUN: Anybody know who might have done that to Rebecca’s car in Seaview?

She says, “Came out (Thursday) morning to find my car had been hit while parked overnight in front of my house on 45th between Juneau and Findlay. I think I heard something (Wednesday night) around 9:30 pm. I’m interested if anyone has any information or saw / heard anything.” It’s been reported to police.

SUSPECTED GUNFIRE: We received multiple questions this morning about possible gunshots heard around quarter to 4 this morning near 40th/Edmunds, so we checked with police. They tell us they got multiple calls: “Officers searched the area, no damage, no evidence located.”

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COMMUNITY GIVING: Eastridge Church’s turkeys-and-groceries giveaway, one week from tomorrow
November 15, 2019 11:55 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, 2018)

Eastridge Church has just sent its annual announcement about the pre-Thanksgiving turkeys-and-groceries giveaway at both its campuses, including 39th SW/SW Oregon in the West Seattle Junction – 1,500 turkeys and bags of groceries (with coats available too), “given out first-come, first-served, with no demonstration of need required to receive the assistance.” They’ve been doing this for 16 years. It starts at 9 am Saturday, (corrected) November 23rd, and continues until they run out.

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Now through nighttime, what’s up for your West Seattle Friday
November 15, 2019 10:57 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(California Sea Lion, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Friday highlights!

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE: Happening until 4 pm today, and again 9 am-4 pm tomorrow, at Providence Mount St. Vincent. (4831 35th SW)

CARMILIA’S 17TH ANNIVERSARY: As previewed here earlier this week, Carmilia’s Boutique in The Junction is celebrating 17 years in business! Open 11 am-6 pm today and … there’s cake. Also “new deliveries and specials all day.” (4528 California SW)

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: West Seattle High School‘s junior ASB is presenting a “Parents Night Out babysitting service” 5:30-10 pm, “for kids ages 3 (potty trained) to 11. Cost is $35 dollars per child or $30 with two or more cans of food that will be donated to the West Seattle Food Bank, if you sign up 2 or more kids it the price becomes $25 dollars per child. This includes pizza, snacks, crafts, games, and a movie! Many of the sitters are CPR trained.” Email wshsco2021@gmail.com ASAP to see if there’s still room. (3000 California SW)

LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD DRIVE: 6-9 pm at West Seattle Grounds, acoustic set by Laura Bermes – get a drimk discount if you bring a donation for the West Seattle Food Bank. (2141 California SW)

SKI MOVIE: “Return to Send’er.” Presented at 7 pm by Mountain to Sound Outfitters, at American Legion Post 160. Doors open at 6:30: “Come early for the cash bar and gear raffle.” Tickets at the door. (3618 SW Alaska)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: Solo acoustic Americana, 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor).

No cover; all ages. (5612 California SW)

‘A FEW GODD MEN,’ CLOSING NIGHT: 7:30 pm, last chance to see “A Few Good Men” at West Seattle High School.

Ticket info here – veterans get in free. (3000 California SW)

THE SLAGS: 9 pm at Poggie Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4717 California SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar and newly published Holiday Guide!

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WEST SEATTLE HOLIDAY GUIDE: Here’s version 1.0. Got something to add?
November 15, 2019 9:58 am
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle news

With a big weekend of holiday bazaars beginning, and less than two weeks left until Thanksgiving, we’ve published the first version of our annual West Seattle Holiday Guide – see it here. Thanks to everyone who’s sent listings already; we’ll be updating daily, so please keep sending more – from shopping events to concerts, performances, celebrations, Santa photos, religious services, whatever your organization/school/etc. is doing that’s seasonal, now through New Year’s, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday watch
November 15, 2019 7:15 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)

7:15 AM: Good morning. Rain’s back. No incidents or alerts so far.

ON THE WATER: As announced yesterday, the Doc Maynard is back on the West Seattle Water Taxi run … Various changes on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth state ferry route – detailed here – while one vessel remains downsized.

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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: HPIC’s happy hundredth on Saturday
November 14, 2019 8:59 pm
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 |   Highland Park | West Seattle history | West Seattle news

The folks at Highland Park Improvement Club know how to have fun – it’s the neighborhood community center with events from a monthly pop-up bar party to an annual noisemaking New Year’s Eve parade. And they are excited to be getting ready for a really big event – HPIC’s centennial celebration this Saturday. What you see above is one of the games you’ll be able to play at the party. It won’t be a pretentious past-centric sitdown … but rather an 11 am-3 pm open house (with a few “short talks” at 1 pm) with lots to see and do. HPIC has been counting down all year, with each monthly first-Friday Corner Bar event celebrating a specific decade. Those banners will be on display, along with other items from HPIC’s history. No admission charge. Just bring yourself, your family, friends, neighbors, and help HPIC honor the past while looking to its future. HPIC is at 1116 SW Holden.

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Scenes from West Seattle Art Walk’s November edition
November 14, 2019 6:55 pm
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 |   West Seattle Art Walk | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

6:55 PM: Haven’t been out on tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk yet?

Jewelry is the star of the show at Click! Design That Fits (4540 California SW; WSB sponsor), which just sent that photo. Stop in before 8 pm Also in The Junction:

Billy King is one of the artists at tonight’s pop-up in what’s been nicknamed “West Seattle’s Up House,” a little house between big buildings at 4526 42nd SW. See Jillian Kimball Alvis‘s work there too, before 8 pm. Some venues are open later; see the map/list in our full preview.

7:20 PM: One more stop – Carpe Diem Collective at 3834 California SW:

B. Anthony Nelson is there for the opening of Modernamericana. This month’s Art Walk roundup describes him as “an impressionistic portrait artist, illustrator and filmmaker.”

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CONGRATULATIONS! Local athletes sign to play Division 1 college soccer
November 14, 2019 6:32 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle schools | WS & Sports

Congratulations to two local high-school soccer players who signed letters of intent this week:


The family of West Seattle resident Cece Crosby, who plays for Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, sent the photo and announcement:

Cece Crosby will be attending San Jose State University to play D1 soccer on an athletic scholarship. She sighed her national letter of intent Wednesday. Her parents are Curt and Kandie Trenary.

And West Seattle High School announced Lilli Bedell‘s signing via Twitter:

Both girls’ current teams went into postseason play this year.

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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen gray Subaru wagon
November 14, 2019 3:48 pm
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 |   Crime | West Seattle news

The photo is from Steve, who hopes you will be on the lookout for his car, stolen overnight from Arrowhead Gardens in southeast West Seattle. It’s a Subaru Legacy Wagon, plates ARP2064, gray with cracked windshield and scrapes and dents, and he discovered it missing just as he needed to leave for work this morning. He adds, “Just got my Good to Go sticker and it has an SHAG Arrowhead Gardens sticker on the back window.” If you see it, call 911.

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WATER TAXI: Doc Maynard returns to West Seattle run
November 14, 2019 2:35 pm
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 |   King County Water Taxi | West Seattle news

(Doc Maynard – WSB photo from August)

After two weeks on the Vashon run, the Doc Maynard returns to the West Seattle route this afternoon, and the smaller Spirit of Kingston goes back to backup status. The Doc Maynard had been filling in for the Vashon route’s regular boat, Sally Fox, while it was out for repairs, which have just been completed.

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Headed for a pole near you? City invites comments on ‘Small Wireless Facilities’ design
November 14, 2019 1:49 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle online

(seattle.gov photo – current installation similar to part of what the city’s proposing)

Wireless phone/internet service doesn’t just come via those big towers – it’s also provided by boxes on city utility/streetlight poles. The city’s expecting a lot more of them, so it’s come up with proposed design standards and is asking for your comments. The “small wireless facilities” might be canisters, or panel antennas, and the proposed standards – which you can review here – are very specific about the allowable size and height. The proposed standard also specify where these should not be installed. See images of the suggested designs here; you can comment through November 27th here.

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DEVELOPMENT: 3 project notes, including 1 cancellation
November 14, 2019 12:12 pm
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 |   Development | West Seattle news

Three West Seattle development notes:

4800 ERSKINE CANCELED: The project proposed to replace the 7-11 in The Junction is “no longer happening,” according to a city docket notation related to what was logged as a “withdrawal request.” The project had an Early Design Outreach meeting last spring, at which time it was described as a mixed-use project with ~66 apartments. That project had a long timeline anyway, the then-team explained, as the 7-11 lease was described at the April meeting as being in effect until 2023.

MORE 26TH SW DEVELOPMENT: There’s another project on 26th SW south of Westwood Village. 9441 26th SW is in the Early Design Outreach system with a proposal for 4 single-family houses to be added to the one currently on the site. (We reported last month on 10 townhouses proposed to replace a house at 9256 26th SW.)

9020 15TH SW REDEVELOPMENT: A notice in today’s Land Use Information Bulletin says the house at this site is proposed for replacement with 6 new single-family houses. The application is open for comments for two weeks.

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West Seattle Art Walk, playground talk, 3 book events, and more for your Thursday
November 14, 2019 10:35 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS miscellaneous

(Leucistic crow near Lincoln Park, photo by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Highlights for the rest of your Thursday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BELL CHOIR CLASS: Make music for the holidays! Free 1 pm class at the Senior Center of West Seattle – but call to see if there’s room! (4217 SW Oregon)

KAREN MASON BLAIR BOOK SIGNING: 4-8 pm at Easy Street Records, meet the rock photographer and buy her new book. (California/Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: Art and music tonight, in The Junction and beyond, 5 pm “until late”! Here’s the venue list/map:

Many of the artists are previewed on the WSAW website, as we noted earlier this week. You’re also invited to enjoy another Art of Music performance, with Byron Street Swing performing 6-7:40 pm at Great American Diner/Bar. (4752 California SW)

JAZZ AT THE PACIFIC ROOM: Pianist/singer-songwriter Jonas Myers performs tonight, 5-7 pm, at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor). No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

UPGRADED PLAYGROUND FOR DELRIDGE? If you’re interested, be at this brief community meeting, 5:45 pm. A teacher/parent is leading the project to improve the playground at Louisa Boren STEM K-8, for use by the community too. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: West Seattle High School has made it to the SeaKing District Tournament and opens play with a must-win game tonight vs. Interlake at Lakeside. (14050 1st Ave. NE)

MIKE PURDY: The presidential historian is featured in this month’s Words, Writers, West Seattle event at Southwest Library, 6 pm. (9010 35th SW)

EMILY LYNN PAULSON: Author of “Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life,” at Paper Boat Booksellers, 6-7 pm. (6040 California SW)

AVIATION PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE: Learn about studying Aeronautical Technology at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) during this open house, 6-7 pm. (6000 16th SW)

OPEN MIC FOR ALL: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), all ages, all genres, all skill levels. (5612 California SW)

‘A FEW GOOD MEN’: Your next chance to see the West Seattle High School Drama Club production, 7:30 pm curtain. Ticket info (veterans free!) is in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

CECIL MOSES & THE SG’S: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern: “Another Thursday Sandbox with Bobby Heinemann featuring Cecil Moses & The SGs.” $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP AND/OR LOOK AHEAD … by browsing our complete calendar!

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Memorial planned December 21 for John ‘Jake’ Rebar, 1935-2019
November 14, 2019 9:26 am
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 |   Obituaries | West Seattle news

Family and friends will gather December 21st for Jake Rebar‘s memorial. Here’s the remembrance they are sharing with his community:

John V. “Call me Jake” Rebar

West Seattle lost one of their lifelong staples after 84 years. Jake Rebar went to be with the lord on the morning of November 8th, 2019 after passing from natural causes.

Jake was born October 11, 1935 in Great Falls, MT. He was raised in West Seattle and would always return after his work abroad as an accountant.

He was first and foremost a devout Catholic. He was a great friend to many, including his cherished grade-school friends which he still enjoyed having lunch with once a week. He had a terrific sense of humor and was an eloquent writer as anyone who read his holiday newsletter would know! He always lamented that “work” was just a four-letter word, that he tried it and didn’t like it, yet in retirement he maintained files and checklists as if he was operating a fortune 500 company. Some have even been known to say Jake was a frugal man or as a little birdy may have put it “cheap,” “cheap,” but never with his friends or charitable contributions.

He lived his best life, which afforded him a college degree in accounting from Seattle U, small business ownership with his brother Dick with the Tug Tavern and Jake’s Place, a family, the chance to marry the love of his life, travel, and most of all, friendship. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially every dog in the neighborhoods where he pounded the pavement to whom he offered a friendly pat and a little treat while on his way to church or the Y.

A very special thanks to Jake’s dear friend Tim Law for providing the family several extra months we may not have had without his friendship.

Jake is preceded in death by his parents Victor and Vivian as well as his brothers Jim and Dick and sister Joyce. He is survived by his three sons, Sean (Tracie), James (Katy), and Rich (Jessica) as well as many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Services will be held for Jake at Holy Rosary in West Seattle on Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at 10 a.m. There will be a reception afterward next door at the elementary school.

To share your condolences & fond memories of Jake with his Family & Friends for generations to come, please visit his Online Memorial at: www.emmickfunerals.com/notices/Jake-Rebar

(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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TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Thursday watch
November 14, 2019 6:57 am
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle traffic alerts

(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)

6:57 AM: Good morning. We start with word of a crash on the eastbound West Seattle Bridge: SDOT says it’s in the right lane just before the ramp to 99. No SFD dispatch so far.

7:43 AM: The crash has been cleared.

9 AM: From SDOT: “WS Bridge inspections starting after 9 am. We’ll start with westbound lane closure then switch to eastbound side, avoiding peak traffic directions.”

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UPDATE: Police block Admiral Way at 57th
November 14, 2019 12:47 am
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 |   West Seattle news | WS breaking news

12:47 AM: Police are blocking Admiral Way in both directions at 57th SW. According to emergency radio, there’s an injured man on the road, and SFD was dispatched to check him out. Police report there was no collision involved – but a driver stopped at the scene to protect the injured man until help arrived.

1:39 AM: SFD has closed out the call.

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BUDGET: City Council’s latest proposals touch on Delridge SDOT project, West Seattle light rail
November 13, 2019 10:31 pm
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 |   West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

That’s Seattle Channel video from the second of two sessions today in which the City Council went through more potential changes to the mayor’s budget proposal. Two items of interest in the early going during this session, which began at #28 on this list – #29 would continue requiring SDOT to report to the council on aspects of its component of Delridge’s RapidRide H Line project. It was noted that the Sustainability and Transportation Committee is planning a December 3rd briefing on the plan, which as reported here last week is now at 90 percent design. #32 is a new proposal from District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold requiring a city briefing by next July regarding the status of possible third-party-funding opportunities for light-rail alternatives that cost more than the basic ST3 funding. Neither item was discussed in depth. The council will finalize an amended budget later this month.

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Choices, crime, church @ Admiral Neighborhood Association
November 13, 2019 7:27 pm
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 |   Neighborhoods | West Seattle news

The Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s every-other-month meeting last night at Admiral Congregational Church was one of the best-attended neighborhood-council meetings we’ve seen in a while. Maybe that was because of its marquee topic – the church’s potential redevelopment – but that wasn’t the only interesting part of the agenda. Here’s how it went:

SURVEY-RESULTS SNEAK PEEK: The ANA’s community survey brought in 269 responses and the results are being analyzed. President David Hancock offered a sneak peek: In response to a question about what services/improvements people would like to see in Admiral, “improved transit” topped the list. What would people contribute time/expertise to? Top answer: Greenspace maintenance/improvement. What topics would people like to learn about at a community meeting? Top answer: Local history. What would encourage people to come to a meeting? The chance to speak with local elected officials. Look for the full results early next year.

SOUTHWEST PRECINCT: A four-person delegation was there – Crime Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Danner, Community Police Team Officers Will Kohn and Nic Plemel, and Seattle University intern Taylor Lowery.

The officers answered questions, including what to do if someone is sleeping in your business’s doorway:

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