October 2015

By Amanda Knox

Weeks in advance Gregg broke out his mischievous, knowing grin. Based on past years, he anticipated first light-hearted procrastination, then a few frantic days of selecting, boxing, loading, unloading, unboxing, displaying…all accompanied by frustration and regret over last minute details fallen through in midst of the rush. Dean caught the hint and nudged me to suggest to Phil what Phil was already fretting over deep down below all the rest of the projects on his plate. I know because he occasionally muttered wisps of afterthought: Arundel Books had to get ready for the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair.

By Amanda Knox

Weeks in advance Gregg broke out his mischievous, knowing grin. Based on past years, he anticipated first light-hearted procrastination, then a few frantic days of selecting, boxing, loading, unloading, unboxing, displaying…all accompanied by frustration and regret over last minute details fallen through in midst of the rush. Dean caught the hint and nudged me to suggest to Phil what Phil was already fretting over deep down below all the rest of the projects on his plate. I know because he occasionally muttered wisps of afterthought: Arundel Books had to get ready for the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair. 

Thus commenced the light-hearted procrastination. Never having been to one of these events myself, I suggested that we all dress in Renaissance Fair costumes and adopt Old English accents. Dean wrinkled his nose at the prospect of trying to locate for himself a pair of appropriate pantaloons. I tried to coax Phil to my side by promising to make use of my super thrift-shopping skills to find him an important looking cavalier hat…or something! Alas, Phil laid down his veto. “This is serious. Just wear something nice,” he pleaded.

Photo by Patrick Robinson

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Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard) was selected as a 2015 WiLL Pacesetter and honored during a national conference, “Women at the Tables of Power,” sponsored by the Women Legislators’ Lobby (WiLL) of Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND), in Washington, D.C., on October 5.

WiLL Pacesetters are recognized for their noteworthy legislative service, their contributions to sound, progressive policy, and their groundbreaking leadership in their respective states. Tarleton was chosen for her commitment to excellence and a resolve that the voices of women of all races and stations in life are fully and fairly represented in shaping public policy.

“It’s an honor to be selected alongside this amazing group of women who are all doing great work for their communities,” said Tarleton. “Washington state has been a leader on women’s rights, but we still have work to do. Paid sick and safe leave, income inequality, pay equity, health care – these are just a handful of issues we need to address to ensure we have an economy that works for everyone.”

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School Daze Pop-Up Museum
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Fri., Oct. 16, 2–5 p.m. Public event open to all. Be part of our Pop-Up Museum featuring your School Daze memorabilia and experiences. Bring an item from your school days if you want to share your own living history, like a letter, yearbook, special object, report card etc. You may take it home when you leave. Pop-ups are grass roots, personalized museums that allow for spontaneous discussions. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by The Kenney and Southwest Seattle Historical Society.

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information from Fauntleroy Church UCC

Fauntleroy Church UCC has called the Rev. Leah Atkinson Bilinski to be its new senior minister, starting Nov. 29.

The 335-member congregation chose Rev. Bilinski after a nationwide search for the right combination of talents and passions: preaching, youth programs, service, pastoral care, administration, and community engagement.

Rev. Bilinski earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology and elementary teaching certificate from Grinnell College in 1999, then a master's of divinity from Eden Theological Seminary in 2007. Her experience includes six years as co-pastor at St. Peter’s UCC in Washington, MO, and four months as acting pastor of Ebenezer “Stone Church” UCC in Gerald, MO. She has also had leadership and administrative roles in UCC youth programs and done chaplaincy work in hospital and elder settings.

She will be arriving in Fauntleroy with her husband, Jamie, and two-year-old daughter, Naomi, from Washington, MO, near St. Louis.

By Tim Clifford

Road rage on Chelan
A female motorist was the victim of a very frightening instance of road rage along Chelan Ave. S.W. in the middle of the day on Oct. 6. While speaking with 911 dispatchers the complainant informed them that she was following the suspects’ car while on the phone. The dispatchers asked her to end her pursuit and police made contact with her around 12:43 p.m.

According to the victim the incident began when she attempted to switch lanes at S.W. Spokane St. and W. Marginal WY S.W. As she completed her turn a Chevy suburban, described as being champagne colored, pulled up very close to her back bumper. Seconds later she heard a loud banging noise near her trunk and knew that something had been thrown at her car. When she looked behind her she could see a curly haired man hanging out of the passenger side window of the Chevy.

By Pat Cashman

Once again for Mariner fans, the baseball playoffs have arrived---and Seattle is right in the thick of…watching it…on TV. So let’s bring up the name of a non-Northwesterner.

If you don’t remember the name Steve Bartman---then you’ve made Steve Bartman a very happy man. But Chicago Cub fans will never forget Bartman. Ever.

Even if Cubs should somehow make their way to the World Series in coming days, the pitiable wretch Bartman is no more likely to be forgiven than Hitler. After all, it was Bartman---not Hitler---who inadvertently deflected a foul ball in game 6 of the National League championship series in 2003---and immediately became a pariah in the windy city.

In a town where fun guys like Al Capone and John Dillinger used to hold sway---Steve Bartman may still be considered the more odious criminal by thousands of Cub fans.

This is the city where heads were knocked in---out in the streets during the 1968 democratic convention. It prompted Mayor Daley to famously say: “The police aren’t out there causing disorder. The police are out there to preserve disorder.”

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society is teaming up with The Kenney to present School Daze Pop-Up Museum, a FREE exhibit and reception at 2-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in the lobby of The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.

What is a Pop-Up Museum? It’s similar to the Antiques Roadshow. Essentially, it’s showing your stuff and telling your stories for an afternoon.

Items from the collection of their “Birthplace of Seattle” Log House Museum as well as those from residents and members of the public will be featured.

Anyone is welcome to bring a photo or object related to the theme of “school,” but doing so is not required. You could bring a yearbook, report card, photo, letter sweater or ??? The point is to share stories and socialize.
Stories sure to be told include the romantic tale of a teacher exchange between Gatewood Elementary and a school in England resulting in two marriages.

Collections items will include dramatic photos of how the spring-vacation 1949 earthquake devastated Lafayette Elementary School, forcing it to be rebuilt.