September 2007

The first of six projects to repair or replace more than half of the Alaskan Way Viaduct will start next month.

C.A. Carey Corporation has been awarded the contract to strengthen the viaduct between Columbia Street and Yesler Way where the structure has settled approximately five inches since the 2001 Nisqually earthquake. C.A. Carey submitted the lowest bid of $3.02 million. Work will begin in mid-October. No work will take place between Nov. 22 and Jan. 1 because of the holidays.

The foundation work is expected to take six months to complete.

Star Hang Nga Rush, of Ballard, has been named director of the Center for Liberal Arts at Bellevue Community College.

Established in 2002, the Center for Liberal arts enriches the BCC educational experience through programs that expand civic engagement and multicultural and interdisciplinary learning.

Five local seniors were honored on September 14 during the Foss Home and Village's Senior Appreciation Reception for their volunteer work.

The awardees included : Sid and Hilda Andrews (see Sept. 5, News-Tribune); Vivian Harlin, Bitterlake; Arlene Vanderklomp, Bitterlake; Relta Gray, Phinney; Jean Waldherr, Milton; Mary Lu Sansburn, Bellevue; and Polly Retzloff, Startup.

The event was held as part of Mayor Greg Nickels' Senior Appreciation Week from October 7-13. Phil Smart Jr., philanthropist and volunteer was the emcee.

Beavers extend wins

By Dean Wong

The Ballard Beavers put on an impressive offensive show to trounce city rival Franklin on Friday 42-14, while extending their winning streak to two games.

"The kids played hard.

This blue heron found a log to rest on among the water lilies at Green Lake. Eagles, ducks, swans and other waterfowl can be found at the lake.

It was the result of hard work by a group of Ballard citizens with Dwight S. Hawley leading the way when the Shilshole Bay Marina opened in 1958.

A bronze plaque honoring Hawley's work is now being refurbished by the Port of Seattle and will be installed outside the marina's new administration building later this year.

The Woodmont Elementary School Music Department is in need of piano keyboards to teach a unit of piano to sixth grade students. Any gently used keyboard of good musical quality would be taken in donation, preferably Casio or Yamaha brand, with a range of 60-88 keys.

Sixth grade students enrolled in the school's K-8 program will learn the basics of a general music curriculum.

The 2007-2008 season for the Burien Little Theatre is starting off with a bang-or shall I say a fang? Or perhaps a "bite?"

OK, let's get the rest of the bad puns and snide comments out of the way first. "BLT has a show that you can really sink your teeth into." "This show is so good, you can take it to the bank ... the blood bank, that is." And, "BLT's stage has been turned into the Vampire State Building!"

Enough with the corny humor.

King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson updated Des Moines City Council members on Sept. 13 about the proposed transportation funding issue on the Nov.

Football

Federal Way 37, Kentlake 14

Federal Way came away with a big win in the South Puget Sound League North Division opener for both teams.

The Falcons took control early with a 7-0 lead, but the Eagles came soaring back with 37 unanswered points.

Andre Barrington started the scoring binge, running for a 6-yard touchdown. Kelyn Rowe then scored his first point after touchdown in four attempts.

Aaron Broussard snagged a 38-yard pass from Justin Southern for the next touchdown, then Barrington scored on a 4-yard run.