December 2016

At a starting price of $50,000, less than a luxury car, you could potentially be the owner of a former Washington State Ferry. One of them might be very familiar to you. The M.V. Evergreen State which served on the route between Vashon, Southworth and Fauntleroy for many years

State of Washington Surplus Operations, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division, currently has two car/passenger ferries up for online auction on GovDeals.com.

The Evergreen State is 296 feet long. It was built in 1954 by the Puget Sound Bridge and Drydock Company in Seattle, WA. In 1988, Washington State Ferries (WSF) rebuilt the vessel with new machinery and refurbished superstructure.

The M.V. Evergreen State most recently operated on the Point Defiance / Tahlequah ferry route between north Tacoma and south Vashon Island, Washington. WSF retired the Evergreen State on June 29, 2014. The Evergreen State is currently at WSF’s Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility on Bainbridge Island, Washington, a thirty-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle.

information from King County

On Monday, Dec 12th the King County Council will recognize and honor the White Center PAL Boxing Club for its 2nd place performance at the National Jr. Golden Gloves Tournament in Nevada this summer. The tournament team was comprised of young boxers from White Center, Tacoma, Spokane, Tri Cities and Vancouver, WA.

The recognition event on Monday is expected to be very moving as one of the members of the club was recently seriously injured by a hit and run taxi cab. The Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the case and the driver has been charged with felony Hit and Run. Congressman Dave Reichert, Sheriff John Urquhart, and Executive Dow Constantine are all expected to attend the event. The Special Recognition Ceremony is Dec 12th, 1:30pm, in the Council Chambers of the KC Courthouse.

For more info on White Center PAL Boxing, go to their Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/White-Center-PAL-Boxing-438039166397725/

By Gwen Davis

The City of Seattle wants teachers, receptionists, therapists — and anyone making in that salary range, and under — the ability to live in Seattle.

It’s nothing new that Seattle is a great place to live, with many large employers, and one of the strongest local economies in the country. Over the next 10 years, city officials expect tens of thousands of new families to relocate to the region. With mild weather, beautiful natural resources and a socially progressive population, officials are buckling down to ensure that everyone can live well, with ample access to housing, transportation and livability resources.

Ever wondered what happened to Christmas amidst the craziness of Black Friday frenzies and commercialized cyber campaigns? To find the answer, you need not look beyond Ballard and its Norwegian roots, where Leif Erikson Lodge, the Seattle-Sister City Association and the Karmøy Club will host their annual Children’s Christmas Party, “Juletrefest” or “Christmas Tree Party,” on Sunday, December 11, 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

“Juletretest is an old-fashioned party for all ages, not just children, truly a family affair,” explains SBSCA president Lori Ann Reinhall, who together with VP Bernice Chouery, longtime Ballard resident and lodge member, has coordinated the program. Reinhall is known in the community for her annual 17th of May show at Bergen Place, and for the December 11, she put on her producer’s cap to pull together an entertainment line-up that will prove to delight young and old alike. Headlining the show is virtuoso accordionist Bonnie Birch, who will be play yuletide favorites from the American songbook, as well as the best-loved Norwegian Christmas songs. Birch will accompany Reinhall as she leads the sing-along as everyone is invited to dance around the Christmas tree.

Today, Mayor Ed Murray announced his nominations of Anita Crawford-Willis and Adam Eisenberg to fill two current vacancies on the Seattle Municipal Court. Mayor Murray’s selections follow the recommendations of four finalists vetted by the Seattle Municipal Court Selection Committee that included representatives from several local Minority Bar Organizations. The nominations, for terms expiring January 14, 2019, are subject to confirmation by City Council.

“Seattleites deserve thoughtful, passionate, and qualified judges on the Seattle Municipal Court,” said Mayor Murray, “Anita Crawford-Willis and Adam Eisenberg reflect these values and are committed to justice for all Seattle residents. They both bring judicial experience and have demonstrated throughout their careers a dedication to social and racial justice, diversity, and inclusion. I look forward to working with Council on moving these nominations forward. I would also like to thank David Perez, John Fetters, Chalia Stallings-Ala'ilima, and Abigail Caldwell for their diligent service on the selection committee.”

Joy, With a Bit of Tongue In Cheek Political Commentary for This Burien Actors Theatre Show

by Adriane Vetter

It's hard to say what I loved about this year's Christmas show at Burien Actor's Theatre. Directed by Mark 'Mok' Moser,
'The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), at times reminded me of some of the funniest skits from early Monty Python's Flying Circus, and actors, Beth Davis, Pepper Handrich, and Anna Richardson definitely are as funny and quirky with their
humor as John Cleese, Graham Chapman and Eric Idle. In fact, the antics of these three, as they try to put on a show that is supposed to have many more acts (the premise of the play is that after all of the acts for their show are held up by a
killer Winter storm, these three, rather than cancel, decide to put on the show by their lonesomes), are the reason to go.

There's an attempt at Christmas rap, that fails, but tickles as well, as well as some hillarious renditions of familiar Christmas songs, that involve, at one point, impromtu interaction with the audience (if you sit in the front row, be prepared to be pulled

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning with an 80% chance of snow in our area for Thursday night into Friday morning. Accumulations of up to four inches are possible. An East wind 14 to 20 mph will keep things moving and winds will diminish slightly into the evening Thursday. The snow will leave the forecast and change to rain as the day progresses Friday, but it will only go to a high of 45 degrees.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

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Seattle Police have arrested the bartender of the Corner Pocket bar in the West Seattle Junction after he allegedly sold heroin at the bar. The Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board suspended the liquor license of the bar. The bartender is the owner's son.

He has not yet been formally charged with a crime, but according to court documents he is accused of selling heroin to an undercover officer at least four different times, including several times at the bar.

Undercover, a purchase was made from the bartender on November 7 court documents say.

The suspect was booked into jail Friday night on investigation of a Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. He was later released after posting $25,000 bail.

The Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board says they executed an emergency 180 day suspension of the Corner Pocket’s liquor license Friday and said they will seek permanent revocation of the license.

To the editor: I find it very unfortunate that Mr. Carmignani is so uninformed. My wife and I have been at Wesley Homes Des Moines for over three years. We were informed from the beginning what was going to transpire concerning the redevelopment of the Gardens and the cottages. When we moved in we had a few other choices and chose Wesley Homes, for a number of reasons. The Gardens was our home for about 2 years before moving into the Terrace. We praise God for His leading and we have loved this place and all the people who live and work here. The wonderful leadership we have has kept us informed all along each step of the redevelopment. Some of it we have been concerned about, but this is the best retirement home in the country and we have been to many others. We trust those who lead us and we are sorry some people don't or are unwilling to do so. Move on!

Gary and Marilyn Peterson