We received an email Thursday (Oct. 21) telling us that Evan Richter, a 2008 Highline High School graduate, will appear on the Fox Soccer Channel (channel 401) on Wednesday, Oct. 27th at 8pm in a live soccer match that will feature University of California Santa Barbara vs. California Poly Technical University San Luis Obispo.

According to the email:

Evan (#22, pictured left) plays defensive-mid for Cal Poly. He attended Marvista Elementary School and Sylvester Middle School, and played club soccer for 8 years with Highline Premier Soccer Club and 4 years with Highline High School varsity soccer.

According to the Cal Poly Athletics Website:

The four-year letter winner for Highline High School is a polished prep who has the potential to be an immediate threat for the Mustangs. The four-time first team all-league selection is one of the top-10 all-time career assist leaders for Highline. As a junior, Richter led his team in assists and was named by the Seattle Times as a “Player to Watch.” Richter helped lead his squad to state title games in 2005 and 2007. On the club level, Richter was an eight-year member of the HPFC/Heat ’89 coached by David Hoggan. Richter made the Washington State Olympic Development Program team in 2005 and 2006. His squads reached the Region IV ODP Championships. Also on the club level, Richter played for the WSYSA/ODP 1988 National Select All Star squad in 2007. Also in 2007, Richter was a Super Group Finalist at the Surf College Cup in San Diego, Calif. He also played in the Dallas Cup in 2007 and 2008 and has international experience in tournaments in Germany, Sweden and Ireland.

Coach Holocher on Evan Richter:
“Evan is a young man that we feel will grow into a very strong midfield player here at Cal Poly. What we all liked about Evan was his creativity on the dribble, his passing and his overall confidence on the ball. He has natural ability to change the tempo of the game, combine quickly or play direct. He also has the mentality to get forward from the midfield and score and create goals. He is also a tough kid that is willing to defend with intensity. As Evan adds strength to those skills, he will be able to compete for any of the midfield positions, either inside or outside. We are very excited about Evan joining us here at Cal Poly.”

So be sure to tune in another rising B-Town star Wednesday and cheer Evan on!

Jason Sanders, 42, of Burien’s “The Bean,” an espresso stand across the street from BTB Advertiser Howard & Marge, as well as the Seahurst Post Office (see map below), was “moderately” injured in a head-on car collision last Saturday, Dec. 26th.

According to the folks at The Bean, Jason was apparently driving from his Mother’s home in Mendocino, CA on Highway 101 when a vehicle crossed the center line and hit the passenger side of his car. While not a direct head-on collision, it was so serious that a passenger in the other vehicle had to be extricated by fire fighters.

Jason suffered a broken pelvis, some lacerations, but otherwise no head trauma. He is currently recovering at the University of California, Davis Hospital in Sacramento.

Co-workers at The Bean say he’ll probably be back on the job, in crutches, within a few weeks. They also say that since he’s a veteran, it’s likely that he has health insurance.

Here’s a snippet from the Ukiah Daily Journal, a local paper that reported on the accident:

A south-bound motorist on a northern Mendocino County stretch of Highway 101 collided head-on with an oncoming car about 2:56 p.m. Saturday.

A woman and two men involved in the collision wore seat belts and alcohol is believed to have not been a factor, a report from California Highway Patrol’s Garberville office stated.

Adam T. Wyndham, 29, of Albany, drove just north of Bridges Creek when he crossed the yellow center lines and collided with 42-year-old Jason Reno Sanders of Burien, Wash., CHP stated.

According to CHP, driving conditions that afternoon were wet and raining.

Wyndham’s passenger, Sherrezada Kent, 29, of Albany, sustained major injuries. CHP stated Kent was pinned in the front passenger seat of a 2005 Ford driven by Wyndham. Then a lengthy extrication, CHP stated, was needed to get her out of the vehicle.

Wyndham sustained minor injuries and Sanders sustained moderate injuries in Saturday’s accident. No arrests were made.

Wyndham, Kent and Sanders all were taken to Jerold Phelps Hospital across the Mendocino and Humboldt County line in Garberville.

Everyone here at The B-Town Blog sends their sincere “best wishes for a speedy recovery” to Jason, his family, friends and co-workers.

We’ll update this story as we receive more information.

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 Celebrate all things Italian in Burien from Wed. June 25th to Fri. June 27th, as numerous restaurants, retail and other B-Town businesses share superb speciales during “Festa Italiana.”

Visit these merchants and enjoy “the sweet life” with discounts, special menus, wine tastings, give-aways, and more!

909 Coffee & Wine
$7 of any bottle of wine ($25 or more)

Angelo’s of Burien
Free Bruschetta with the purchase of a bottle of wine

ALLUSIA
15% off selected “Italian-Themed” merchandise, 40% & 50% off selected Merchandise

Card Bar
Abbondio Italian Soda Tasting, Buy 5 cards get the 6th card free

Frame & Save
25% off all Italian moldings, 20% off all custom work

 Gehl’s Flowers & Gifts
10% off all merchandise

Glass Expressions
10% off all italian Glass Jewelry & Beads

Goodie Gumdrops
10% any purchase of $20 or more, 20% off Sevi & Quercetti Italian Toys

Hey Paison
Daily drawing for $25 gift certificate

Mark Restaurant & Bar
50% off Italian wines and nightly food specials

 OptiMark Eyecare
Italian eyewear Trunk Show

 Osteria da Primo
Enjoy free coffee after your meal (including espresso drinks), Wine flight paired with our weekly specials

 Poggi Bonsi
20% off everything in the store! Italian flag give-away

 Poggi Bonsi Cucina
20% off everything in the store! Italian chocolate & wine Friday 3-5pm

 Sal’s Deli
Buy one, get one free Italian Grinder Sandwich

 SkinPerfect Aesthetics
50% off selected merchandise, Free Gift w$100 purchase

 The Yarn Stash
20% off all Italian yarns, Free basic knit stitch class

 Vino Bello
Italian Wine by the Glass Specials

 Zizia
15% off all merchandise, featuring jewelry by Elaine Alhadeff