July 2007

John Burreson, owner of The Old Town Alehouse on Ballard Avenue, was elected last Thursday in a run-off election for the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board.

Burreson, a 13-year Ballard Avenue business owner, ran against newcomer Michelle Quisenberry, co-owner of Volterra Restaurant.

The district board reviews and approves all changes to building exteriors and new construction within the historic district, which extends from Northwest Dock Place to Northwest Market Street on Ballard Avenue.

Only residents, property owners and business operators within the di

The article on Ballard possible moving to the Metro League (June 27) incorrectly stated that girls swimming coach Carlos Palacian is the coach at Seattle Prep. His second coaching position is at Holy Names.

Seattle fire fighters responded to an incident in the 2200 block of Northwest Market Street around 2:40 p.m. on June 26. Smoke was seen coming out of the roof, above the Mon Petit Shoe store. Fire fighters blocked the street off and evacuated the Mon Petit Shoe store and Supercuts next door. Seattle Fire Department Public Information Officer Helen Fitzpatrick said an investigation has determined it was a "set fire." The damage was contained the roof with minor smoke and water damage. The estimated loss was $25,000.

After a ship hit the large locks at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks on June 27, it was closed for most of the day for repairs to the salt water barrier. It re-opened at 7:45 p.m. and is pictured here in operation the next morning. Dean Wong photo

At Large in Ballard by Peggy Sturdivant

There are some stories that you are allowed to tell over and over, like telling a child the story of their birth. I've told this story before but I'm allowed to tell it at least once a year, and especially this year, because the 4th of July falls on a Wednesday, as it did back in 1995.

Back in 1995 I certainly didn't know that passing out an anonymous flyer inviting everyone on the street to a 4th of July Parade and Potluck was going to create an annual tradition now in its 13th year.

Dear Editor:

Outlawing all fireworks is like not allowing any human to drive because some kill while drunk.

I fail to understand politicians who jump to solutions without first finding out the root cause of problems.

Illegal fireworks are the cause of the vast majority of fires and injuries.

I only know of one place to buy fireworks that are not "Safe and Sane" fireworks. Indian reservations sell everything that is dangerous and set fires.

Bottle rockets are illegal and start many fires.

Today is America's 231st birthday, and a lot of celebrating will be going on in South King County communities.

Here's a look at what's happening.

Burien

The Fourth of July Family Days begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 8 p.m.

The downtown celebration along Southwest 152nd Street at Sixth Avenue Southwest, will feature bicycle races, kid's games, entertainment for all ages, arts and crafts booths, and food vendors.

The 84th annual Burien Independence Day Parade will loop around Southwest 152nd and 153rd streets beginning at 3 p.m.

Johnson returns for his academy

By Dean Wong

Michael Johnson grew up on the basketball courts of Ballard, learning the game, becoming a star at the local high school and going on to the college and professional game.

Johnson now has a vision of giving back to the community through his Hoopaholics Academy's basketball clinics coming to Ballard July 23 to 26 and August 13 to 16 for boys and July 10 to 13 for girls.

As a boy, Johnson and his father had the key to the gymnasium at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club.