September 2008

The Washington Drug Card, which is free to all residents and provides savings of up to 75 percent on prescription drugs, can now be accessed by simply visiting any Safeway pharmacy location.

In the past residents were required to obtain and present a member card in order to receive prescription discounts through the program.

"This presented a problem as many uninsured and underinsured residents were not getting access to the program and this will solve that problem," said Eric Brown, development director for the Washington Drug Card.

As a result of their commit

At the international Pro Walk/ Pro Bike Conference, Mayor Greg Nickels was presented with a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community award by the League of American Bicyclists.

The award recognizes Seattle's commitment to, and investment in, improving conditions for bicyclists. More than four percent of Seattle residents commute by bicycle, 10 times the national average.

"Seattle is honored that our work on enhancing cycling citywide has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists," said Nickels.

As the fall season quickly approaches and people begin to close up their homes windows and doors, household pets are at higher risk of being accidentally lost. To protect pets the Seattle Animal Shelter continues its aggressive campaign to make sure pet owners license their pets.

"A license is like a life insurance policy for your pet.

While violent crime is down, some City Council members still get many complaints about graffiti, open-air drug markets and other crimes from citizens concerned about the safety of their neighborhoods.

So Seattle Council member Tim Burgess submitted the Safer Streets Initiative to the Public Safety, Human Services, and Education Committee for discussion.

The initiative is a series of 12 steps intended to cut down crime citywide through the coordination of the government and the private sector.

With city funds already tight, Burgess said the initiative should be

The dance hall was quiet recently when only 40 people came to the open house for the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

Engineers and managers from the state and city departments of transportation stood at displays, ready to answer people's questions about reconnecting surface streets, increasing transit, restriping I-5, and replacing the viaduct itself - the different combinations of building blocks that make up each scenario.

A slide presentation played on a loop.

In the Sept. 17 issue of the Ballard News Tribune, incorrect information was given about the height of the suicide-prevention barrier on Aurora Bridge. The height of the barrier fence along the Aurora Bridge will be 10 feet. We regret the error.

Despite two furious comebacks and a small but shockingly fervent crowd, the Ballard High School volleyball team was unable to defeat Skyline High School, falling to the Spartans three games to two.

The Beavers dropped to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the conference, while Skyline's victory put the team at 2-3 overall but 2-0 in the conference.

Senior Maddie Grant had 15 digs, junior Lisa Day had 22 kills and three aces, and senior Libby Singer had 29 assists for Ballard.

Ballard started the match off well, taking a 6-5 lead against Skyline in the first game and never

Girls Soccer (3-3-1)

Last Week

9/23 Ballard: 0 Redmond: 3

9/25 Ballard: 2 Newport: 3

This Week

9/30 Ballard vs. Skyline Memorial Stadium 7:30 p.m.

10/2 Ballard vs. Eastlake CHS Stadium 4:00 p.m.

Cross Country

Last Week

9/24 Boys: third Girls: fifth

Only a few steps from the Federal Way Transit Center will soon stand the mixed use senior housing project spearheaded by the Korean Women's Association (KWA) known as "Senior City."

"Senior City" will combine housing for over 122 low-income seniors, 3,000 square-feet of commercial space for the KWA social services office to serve tenants and the general public of south King County, and a social hall.

Last Thursday, September 25, marked the groundbreaking ceremony for "Senior City," and community leaders from across the region came to celebrate this historic project.

The clock is ticking for Washington residents who haven't registered to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election.

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