May 2017

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Ongoing investigation of homicide on Alki

Detectives are still investigating a shooting, which occurred near the intersection of 62nd Avenue S.W. and Alki Avenue S.W. around 9 p.m. on Tues., May 23. The victim, a 23-year-old man, died from injuries related to the incident, while he was at Harborview Medical Center. Witnesses told police that a large crowd gathered on the beach, and a disturbance occurred. Shots were fired, hitting the victim several times. The Seattle Fire Department rushed the victim to the hospital. Officers believe the suspect or suspects fled in a vehicle, but they have not verified the suspects’ physical description or make/model of vehicle. Detectives believe the victim was targeted and that the crime was not random. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Seattle Police Department.

Investigation of shooting at gas station

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206 937 7169

May 25-28. In honor of Memorial Day, all Red, White & Blue clothing is reduced 40% through Sun. May 28 and all items with Yellow tags are $1.00 May 27 until the end of the month.  Since we'll be closed Memorial Day, you may want to stop by and pick up some books for the long weekend— paperbacks are $.50 and hardbacks $1.00. The all volunteer run non-profit American Cancer Society shop is open Sun. 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. and all other days 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.  Follow our blog at www.discoveryshopwestseattle.org and LIKE us on Facebook.

Chic Street Man
Alki United Church of Christ
6115 S.W. Hinds
Sat., June 3, 7 p.m. Get your summer groove on with a rare solo performance by Chic Street Man (acoustic urban blues and folk), a uniquely talented artist with an international following. chicstreetman.com. A free-will offering of $20 is suggested. Refreshments & treats served at intermission. Net proceeds benefit West Seattle Helpline. Visit alkiucc.org for more info.

Daystar bbq cook off
& fundraiser
Daystar retirement village

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

Wednesday, May 24
Girls golf
State 4A tournament
Alyssa Nguyen of Catholic highlighted the area state golf performances Tuesday and Wednesday by finishing in a four-way tie for third place in the Class 4A girls tournament.
Nguyen shot a 73 Tuesday and a 75 Wednesday for a two-day total of 148.
Teammate Makenzie Milton finished in a four-way tie for 27th with a total of 162 -- shooting a 78 and an 83.

State 1A tournament
Alexa Moormeier of Seattle Christian finished in a two-way tie for fourth place in the Class 1A/2B/1B combined tournament.
Moormeier shot an 86 and an 83 for a two-day total of 169.

Boys golf
State 4A tournament
Ryan Sheradown of Kennedy Catholic finished in a six-way tie for 28th in the Class 4A boys tournament.
Sherdown shot a 71 the first day to easily make the cut of 77 to reach the second day, then had a second day score of 82 to wind up with a total of 153.

State 1A tournament

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
It was the Highline Public Schools 6th Annual Scholar-Athlete, Coach and Community Recognition Banquet, and the last with Terri McMahan leading the way in her capacity as district athletic director.
McMahan used her impending retirement as a reason to honor those above her in the district, such as superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield.
"Some say it's self serving to honor people above you, but because I'm not coming back, I'm going to," McMahan told Tuesday's gathering at Mount Rainier High School.
Master of ceremonies Dick Fain, a Mount Rainier graduate who is now a KJR-Radio sports personality and has been the voice of the Seattle Storm for six years, chose to honor McMahan.
"Thank you for all of your time," he told her from behind the microphone.
The banquet was mostly about honoring top scholar-athletes from the Highline School District's four high schools, along with coaches of the year from each school including the four middle schools.
A total of 16 athletes -- four seniors from each high school -- received college scholarships with a minimum award of $1,500 and a maximum award of $5,000.

By Lindsay Peyton

Lynn Dennis knows how business works – on all levels, in companies big and small.

She understands the mechanics of running a small family business, because she worked alongside her parents, sister and husband at KMD, Inc. for 15 years. She has also worked in large corporations, like Harbor Properties, which developed major real estate in the city.

Dennis’ background prepared her for her current post as CEO of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, where she has gained a reputation as a passionate leader.

“She exemplifies women in leadership; she’s the whole package,” Patricia Throop, vice chair of the Chamber’s board and founder of Eldercare Consulting, said.

Throop said Dennis has pushed the organization ahead. “We’ve been so lucky to get Lynn on the Chamber,” Throop said. “She really took the bull by the horns. She’s been so phenomenal at getting the board organized and helping define our vision.”

Throop said Dennis is a well-known figure in West Seattle.

By Lindsay Peyton

Sophorn Sim believes in the power of learning by example – so much so that she’s willing to bring people into her home -- if that helps them better understand sustainability.

On a recent weekend, she hosted a get together at her place in White Center, inviting 40 members of Seattle’s Cambodian community to learn about the importance of protecting the local watershed.

Sim walked her guests through her home garden – showing them how she collects rainwater in barrels, uses burlap sacks as a natural way to stop weeds and applies woodchips to keep her soil in top shape. She also made a presentation in their native language about water pollution and the effects on salmon populations and other life in the area.

Going above and beyond with her work at the Environmental Coalition of South Seattle is nothing new for Sim.

In fact, she was awarded the 2017 Sustainability Hero Award by Sustainable Seattle. The honor was bestowed during the group’s annual Sustainability Leadership Awards program, known as the "Sustainability Oscars,” in March.

By Lindsay Peyton

Mountain Madness has long served as a base camp for climbers in West Seattle. It’s the place to go to hire a guide, rent equipment and plan a big adventure on peaks around the world.

The business has served customers from around the world since it opened in 1984. Recently, Mountain Madness moved its headquarters from Luna Park to 9249 17 Avenue SW in White Center, where the vista of Mt. Rainier provides the perfect backdrop for climbing enthusiasts.

The company’s owner, a third generation West Seattleite Mark Gunlogson said he wanted the company to remain in the area and looks forward to becoming part of the diverse White Center neighborhood.

He had searched for a new location for the growing business for quite a while before discovering an available space after lunch in White Center.

“I was just driving around, poking around, checking everything out,” he said. “And I stumbled upon this. It was totally lucky.”

James Lynn Suggs won a bronze medal and placed third in the women’s lightweight single rowing race at the 2017 NW Regional Youth Rowing Championships held in Vancouver, WA, May 19-21.

Many medium and large rowing clubs had 30-44 entries, while the Duwamish Rowing Club (DRC) entered for the first time this year and had 3 entries.

DRC competed in the women’s novice double with Hazel Dahlquist and Laurel Glassley with a time of 9:11.8 and both Molly McDonald and Rhea Delora posted a 9:24.7 time in the varsity pairs. Each boat raced along side five or six other boats down the long 2000 meter course. These youth trained, under the guidance of their coach Mike Merta, through winter and spring both in the fitness center and on the water to be able to compete in these championships.

James Lynn said, “Today I raced against this amazing girl named Annie Kate. She got second place while I got third. After the race we ran to each other and hugged. Today I won 3rd place and made a great friend!”

The West Seattle Herald asked Seattle District 1 councilmember Lisa Herbold for her take on the trend toward monster apartment complex buildings often with few or no parking spaces now being allowed in our community. Here's what she had to say:

"We have parking exemptions for buildings that are located in areas with access to frequent transit. The underlying principle is intended that housing in areas that is close to frequent transit will be occupied with people who don’t have cars. But, there is no way to insure that this underlying principle is in operation in the building that utilize these parking exemptions. Last year, the Council passed Ordinance 124608, which specifically requested an analysis of the City’s vehicle and bicycle parking requirements for residential uses, here is the report.

Councilmember Herbold’s follow up questions to that report echo some of your concerns: