July 2016

EDWARD CLARK LEASK

Edward Clark Leask, 82, passed away June 19, 2016 at the Lynden Health Care Center in Lynden, Washington. He was born in Metlakatla, Alaska August 10, 1933 to parents Edward and Bertha Leask. Ed graduated from Ballard High School in Seattle, Washington, where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. He was a bricklayer by trade in Washington State for about five years. He moved back to Metlakatla where he planned and built (mostly out of brick) Leask Market Grocery, which he opened in 1964 and is still operating today. Ed contributed greatly to his community and friends throughout his life. He was a kind and generous man who was loved and respected by many. He had a great passion for boats, fishing and sports. He was preceded in death by his sisters Claire Gilmartin, Bernice Scudero, and Bertha Johnson. Ed is survived by his four children: Daniel Leask (wife Roxana), Debra Palmblad (husband Duwayne), Tamera Chavarria (husband Fred), and David Leask. He has five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In respect of Ed’s wishes, a small family ceremony was held in Metlakatla where Ed was laid to rest beside his parents.

JOYCE COSBY EDWARDS

Joyce Cosby Edwards, 80, passed away June 25, 2016 in Des Moines, WA after a long and valiant battle with lung disease.
A Memorial Service and Reception will be held at 1:00 p.m. on July 13, 2016 in the Chapel at Judson Park, 23600 Marine View Drive S., Des Moines, WA 98198 to celebrate Joyce’s life and contributions to her community. Those who knew her are invited to visit her online Obituary at http://bonneywatson.com/obituaries/.
Joyce was born November 21, 1935 in Topeka, Kansas. She studied Piano Performance and Music Composition, and performed for many years as an active member of the Musicians’ Association of Seattle, Local 76-493. In addition to teaching and performing, Joyce spent the last half of her career life working in Seattle and Kent as a bookkeeper and office manager. Until recently, Joyce volunteered as an organist for chapel services at local retirement communities.

The 34th annual West Seattle Summer Fest kicks off on Friday July 8 in the West Seattle Junction and continues through Sunday July 10 offering loads of live music, food and fun activities for the whole family. A kids area with Clowns Unlimited with rides, art activities sponsored by West Seattle Art Nest and School of Rock will be found on Alaska Street and in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot.

Look for the Community Gathering Tent to connect to local non-profits and other organizations helping the community. And stop by Greenlife to see the Garden and Sustainability Expo at the south end of the event.

You will also see 145 booths from local stores and visiting vendors that offer shopping during the festival.

Music Lineup

Tacocat
Friday, July 8, 9:30pm

Grace Love & the True Loves
Saturday, July 9, 10:30pm

Chastity Belt
Friday, July 8, 8:00pm

Pillar Point
Saturday, July 9, 9:00pm

Hobosexual
Saturday, July 9, 8:00pm

The Dusty 45’s
Sunday, July 10, 4:00pm

Bread & Butter
Saturday, July 9, 7:00pm

Acapulco Lips
Friday, July 8, 7:00pm

Crater

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

West Seattle's wild ride through the District 7 age 9-10 Little League baseball all-star tournament came to an unfortunate ending Sunday morning as the Westsiders fell to Renton, 18-1, in the if-necessary championship game.

The loss at the PacWest complex in SeaTac gave West Seattle a 5-2 record to show for the tournament, including three straight wins to come back through the losers bracket and an 8-7 win over Renton in the provisional championship Saturday morning.

The tournament was double elimination, meaning the Westsiders had to beat previously unbeaten Renton twice to take the title.

Renton now advances to the state tournament, which opens July 16 in Lynnwood.

West Seattle was managed by Mike Fahy, who was assisted by coaches Sean Eley and Brian Sherick.
Players were Tristan Buehring, Chase Dodson, Parker Eley, Caden Fahy, Connor Floyd, Wyatt Glover, Matthew Hazelgrove, Jordan Holloway, Brock Moore, Joe Sherick, Blake Taft, Bobby Trigg and Ryan Whitney.
The West Seattle league president is Noel Whorton.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

There will be a tomorrow for the West Seattle age 9-10 Little League baseball all-star team.

The Westsiders forced a second and final District 7 championship game by edging Renton, 8-7, Saturday morning.

West Seattle will return to the PacWest complex in SeaTac to play Renton one more time for all the marbles at 9 a.m. Sunday.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

West Seattle threw 13 runs onto the scoreboard in the bottom of the fifth inning Friday, turning a 7-3 deficit into an eventual 16-7 win.

It was the Westsiders' third straight win coming out of the loser's bracket in the District 7 age 9-10 Little League baseball all-star tournament, advancing them into championship action against Renton starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the PacWest complex in SeaTac.

West Seattle must win that game and a would-be if-necessary game scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday to take the district title and advance to state.

The Westsiders trailed early in Friday's game by as much as a 6-1 score, and were still down 7-3 before the big rally in the fifth.

"These boys once they get going and start hitting the ball, they don't stop," said West Seattle manager Mike Fahy. "We're excited to play Renton tomorrow. We owe them a better game than last time."
The Westsiders opened the tournament with a 22-0 victory over Seattle Central, but fell to Renton by a 15-2 margin the next day.

This Fourth of July, the City of Seattle is encouraging people to plan ahead and get a safe ride home as they travel to and from Independence Day festivities.

Earlier in 2016, the City began a partnership with technology company Uber on a pilot program that aims to prevent impaired driving, by raising awareness of the issue and giving people easy access to a reliable ride home after they've been drinking. The collaboration is part of Seattle’s Vision Zero plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030.

Annually, over 65,000 people gather in and around Gas Works Park on July 4th to watch the fireworks display over Lake Union. The event adds to traffic congestion and parking challenges in the adjacent neighborhoods. To help alleviate congestion in the area, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Uber are encouraging people to exit Gas Works Park and walk a short distance to North 40th Street or Stone Way North before dropping their location pin in the Uber app.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

Kela working on a comeback

Chief Sealth graduate Keone Kela is working to return to action in the Texas Rangers' bullpen following elbow surgery in April.
Kela threw a bullpen session June 24 and was scheduled for a simulated game this week in hopes of getting back into live action later this month.

Brett still on Bulls' disabled list

Highline graduate Ryan Brett has been on the disabled list for the Durham Bulls of the Tampa Bay Rays organization all season. Brett, who saw some action with the Rays and Bulls last year, plays second base.

Barnette now 5-3 for Rangers

Thomas Jefferson graduate Tony Barnette now has a 5-3 record throwing out of the bullpen for the Texas Rangers.
Barnette has a 2.91 earned run average over 34 innings of work in 31 games, racking up 26 strikeouts and walking 10.

Conger hitting .202 for Rays

Federal Way native Hank Conger is now hitting .202 (21-for-104) as a catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays with five doubles, three home runs, 10 RBI and six runs scored.

Ishikawa has six home runs

By Katy Wilken

It’s almost Independence Day, and that means we’ll see a lot of red, white and blue foods in grocery stores. An online search for “Fourth of July recipes” comes back with loads of them, including blue pasta, red and blue deviled eggs and seemingly endless uses for blue frosting.

I used to say, “Don’t eat blue food!” because many are manufactured with an abundance of salt, fat, sugar, artificial colors and flavorings. But there are healthy red and blue foods.

I am thinking of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. All are high in antioxidants, folic acid and vitamin C, as well as low in calories, high in natural fiber and packed with flavor, not salt and fat. This Independence Day, celebrate with low sodium, fresh recipes:

Fourth of July Blueberry Pie

One man was killed and another one injured in a fall from a lift bucket while working under an exit ramp from the West Seattle Bridge Friday morning, July 1 according to the Seattle Times. The men were working when around 8 a.m. a box truck struck the lift, according to Seattle police. They were working on the bearing pad replacement project that has been going on for the past two weeks.

The man who was killed was 40 years old and fell about 50 feet, landing on a roadway below the bridge deck according to Seattle Police. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center, but died there.

A 57-year-old man, fell about 15 feet suffering serious injuries police said. He was not taken to the hospital immediately.

According to police the driver of the truck was given a field sobriety test at the scene.