By Amanda Knox
In my experience, conferences can make you feel high. Between the panels, plenaries, and a sea of old and new faces, you end up inevitably spread thin, over-stimulated, and under-slept. And it’s great, because during those few days packed with professional, social, intellectual, and emotional activity, you’re swept up by a frantic, inspired joy that’s supposed to carry you through another year.
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GriefShare Recovery
Support Group
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
Every Sat., Now–May 20, 10 a.m.–Noon. Grace Church in West Seattle will be hosting a 13-week GriefShare recovery support group for those that have lost a loved one by death. You are free to join at any time. A one time $15 charge will cover the cost of your workbook. For more information please contact Grace Church at 206.937.8400 or Barb at 206.932.7459.
WSHS Presents
Bonnie & Clyde
West Seattl High School
3000 California Ave. S.W.
March 30, 31, April 1, 5, 6, 7 at 7:30 p.m. West Seattle High School’s Drama Club & Music Department proudly present their spring production, Bonnie & Clyde. A thrilling musical with a non-traditional score combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music.Tickets: $10 with reservation (email tickets@westsidedrama.com), $15 at the door. www.westsidedrama.com.
Feminist Fiber Art
Traveling Exhibit
Virago Gallery
4306 S.W. Alaska St.
By Amanda Knox
In my experience, conferences can make you feel high. Between the panels, plenaries, and a sea of old and new faces, you end up inevitably spread thin, over-stimulated, and under-slept. And it’s great, because during those few days packed with professional, social, intellectual, and emotional activity, you’re swept up by a frantic, inspired joy that’s supposed to carry you through another year.
By Ken Robinson
Managing Editor
When Jerry Robinson took the role of editor and publisher of the White Center News in 1951, he was 31. The newspaper was three years younger, first published in 1923, Then, and for many years thereafter, the paper often featured what Dad called “ham dinner” stories involving a brief report about one couple visiting another for dinner. As the town grew, the details of news stories also grew. By 1962, what eventually became Robinson Newspapers included The Federal Way News, Des Moines News and then in the 1970's The West Seattle Herald, The Highline Times and later the Ballard News Tribune. Each community has a distinct character. And still does. But in the years since, the communities have grown together in a way.
By Pat Cashman
A couple of weeks ago you might have seen a story about how President Trump had ordered that all phones in the White House be covered in tin foil. The news got picked up on social media and a fair number of readers passed it along.
But a few discerning people noticed some problems with the story right away:
The president was not even at the White House at the time of the supposed order. He was attempting a short putt on the 11th hole.
Tin foil is actually aluminum foil these days---as the president undoubtedly knows already because he ordered the change in his first executive order.
The story was completely made up by Andy Borowitz in a spoof column he writes that is consistently labeled: Not the news.
No matter. Some people still believed it---as they also believed some of Borowitz’s other recent “stories’:
WHITE HOUSE DENIES ANY TIES TO THE U.S….
….and
….ABLE BODIED SENIOR WHO WATCHES TV ALL DAY RECEIVES FREE GOVERNMENT MEALS.
With April Fools Day, 2017 now in the rear view mirror (where objects of
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
McPhee, Cardinal make Final Four
Mount Rainier High School graduate Brittany McPhee and the Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team made it all the way to the NCAA Final Four before losing to eventual champion South Carolina in a semifinal this past Friday, 62-53.
The Cardinal finished with a 32-6 record with the help of McPhee, a starting junior guard whose family now lives in West Seattle.
McPhee played in 37 of the team's 38 games, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists. She also had a total of 30 steals and 34 blocks.
Collier contributes for Washington
Seattle Christian graduate Katie Collier helped the University of Washington women's basketball team into the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament before the Huskies' run ended with a 75-64 loss to Mississippi State on March 24. They made the Final Four the year before.
Collier averaged 6.4 points per game as a senior this season along with 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists. She had a total of 15 steals and 38 blocked shots.
Assault on California Ave SW
A victim of an assault at 11 p.m. on Monday, March 27 came to the SW Precinct the following morning to report the crime. He explained that he had been visiting a friend at his apartment, located on the 3700 block of California Ave SW, when the suspect started punching and kicking him out of nowhere. A witness called 911, and the Seattle Fire Department treated him. The victim said the police arrived as well, but there was no record of the incident in the system.
Stealing from the pharmacy
Officers investigated a burglary at a pharmacy located on the 2300 block of 42 Ave SW around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. The pharmacist was helping a customer, when she noticed an unknown man turn down aisles that are closed to the public. He left holding two bottles and told her to “shut up.” She said he was tall, skinny, in his early 20s and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. He joined a second suspect outside the pharmacy door. They sounded the alarm on the emergency exit, while fleeing on foot. The pharmacist believes the man entered through the consultation window.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
Saturday, April 1
Baseball
Seattle Christian 4, Vashon 0
The Warriors were shutout winners against Vashon Island on Saturday.
Bonney Lake 11, Kennedy 3
Bonney Lake bested Kennedy Catholic in a non-league game Saturday.
Rainier Beach 12, Foster 0
The Bulldogs were blanked by Rainier Beach in Saturday action.
Friday, March 31
Baseball
Tahoma 3, Mt. Rainier 1
The Rams took a loss to Tahoma on Friday.
Ballard 4, Chief Sealth 1
Ballard's Beavers splashed by the Seahawks in Friday action.
Renton 7, Tyee 6
The Totems dropped a close one to the Indians on Friday.
Highline 15, Clover Park 0
Highline hammered Clover Park in a Friday game.
Girls tennis
Kennedy 4, Mt. Rainier 1
JFK outscored the Rams in Friday's action.
Rainier Beach 4, Chief Sealth 1
The Seahawks suffered a loss Friday.
Franklin 4, West Seattle 1
The Wildcats were also dealt a defeat Friday.
River Ridge 3, Highline 2
Highline was edged by River Ridge on Friday.
Tyee 3, Clover Park 2
The Totems triumphed over the Warriors.
