June 2007

For the first time in a decade, King County residents will have a chance to make changes to the county charter, a document much like the county's constitution, providing the framework for how the region is governed.

Every 10 years, the county must convene a committee of citizens to review the charter and take feedback from the public on potential changes to how county government is set up and how it operates.

The 2007-2008 King County Charter Review Commission will be hosting nine public meetings - one in each county council district - in June and July to hear public comm

The Fremont Bridge will be closed to all vehicles, including pedestrians and cyclists, from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 6, 7 and 8. During this time contractors will continue work on the temporary winch system that is needed to upgrade the mechanical and electrical systems of the bridge.

If the post season honors are any indication, the Ballard Beavers made great strides in earning respect in the always tough KingCo conference.

Head Coach Kevin Miller was named the Coach of the Year in KingCo and two players received were named to the all league team. Six others made Honorable Mention.

Ballard finished with a 12 and 8 record, 13 and 10 overall. The conference record qualified them for the playoffs, where they beat Lake Washington, before falling to Woodinville and Redmond.

Miller was given the award during a meeting of KingCo coaches.

Ballard's Leslie Ellingsen has starred in three sports for the Beavers, basketball, soccer and softball. She is one of the top softball players in the entire state of Washington and has received an offer from Arizona State University. Leslie Ellingsen has been named to the KingCo 4A All-League fast-pitch team. She was joined by third base player Hallie Hemmingsen who made the second team. Honorable Mention goes to: Heather Casper; Tara French; Nora Schlenker; and Kelly Ohm. Dean Wong photo.

Sam Peterson leads the Ballard Little League's Senior Team 3GIs to a 3-1 win over the North East Little League Seniors on May 24. This was the first game played on the new artificial grass at Loyal Heights. Visit http://ballardll.net or http://www.nwlittleleague.org for schedules of games. Ballard Little League photo.