The Seattle Public Library's Green Lake Branch and book drop reopened to the public on Nov. 19.
The branch and book drop were closed Oct. 2 to remove mold found in a crawl space. The library worked with several remediation companies to remove the mold and lead paint on the walls of the crawl space, deep clean the building, and complete air quality tests.
The library discovered the mold while investigating odors detected in the building.
In the Nov. 19 issue of the Ballard News-Tribune, the owner's names of Veraci Pizza were misspelled ("Pizzas from farmers' market's to streets of south Ballard", page 4). The names should be spelled "Marshall and Errin Jett." We regret the error.
The Seattle School District plans to close more schools due to budget deficits and declining enrollment. It will hold a series of public workshops as a step toward that goal.
The community is invited to two consultative workshops on Dec. 4 and 6 to discuss preliminary recommendations.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, Auditorium 2445 3rd Ave. S.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Filipino Community Center, Main Ballroom, 5740 Martin Luther King Way.
Residents of the 36th district celebrated democratic election victories, but also expressed deep concerns at Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles' 15th annual post-election analysis, Nov. 20 at Hale's Ales Brewery.
The event culminated in a panel discussion. Panel members, which included elected officials and members of the media, discussed the election results and the upcoming legislative session.
"I want to keep reliving election night, like Groundhog Day," said Kohl-Welles (D-Ballard).
The Ballard High School wrestling team will start its season this December with two new co-head coaches, Domingo Gomez and Luke Hagler.
Ballard News-Tribune: Do you have any previous coaching experience?
Luke Hagler: I coached at Roosevelt for a year, two years. Outside of that, just coaching little kids.
Domingo Gomez: I was actually here last year with the Seattle Wrestling Club with the little kids.
Provided by Jon Gerhardt
We have just completed a truly historic election and as a citizen, you'll want to follow how President-elect Obama and the new Congress address issues of importance to you.
But as an investor, you might be particularly interested in how the election results can affect your investments, especially given the recent Wall Street turmoil. Based on what happened on Nov.
Ask professional driving instructor Daniel Lilleness what the difference is between teaching 15 year-olds and teaching senior citizens, and he will declare, "The young ones you can't get their foot on the brake and the old ones you can't get their foot off the brake. It's that easy."
That blunt, public response earned him some belly laughs from his audience of senior citizens at a recent all-day class he held at the West Seattle Christian Church basement.
Quantum of Solace
120 minutes
PG13
Directed by Marc Forster
By Michael Harthorne
James Bond, the legendary spy created by Ian Fleming, oozes confidence. He is assured in his training, his abilities, his charm and his mission.
Every time I go to Fred Meyer, my path takes me by the commercial space that is currently being erected on Northwest 46th Street between 14th and 15th avenues northwest. Toward the 15th Avenue side of the block still stands the house of the late Edith Macefield (1921-2008), formerly of 1438 N.W. 46th Ave., Ballard.
If anyone from Ledcor Construction, the developers of the retail space are reading this blog, I would like to suggest to them that they honor the memory of Edith Macefield.
The Ballard Chamber of Commerce is launching an effort to get new Ballard residents to shop locally this holiday season.
Merchandise bags, stuffed with coupons and promotions from area businesses, will be distributed to the estimated 1,000 new Ballardites here in condos and apartment buildings in December.
The contents makeup essentially a starter-kit for new residents, including a letter welcoming new residents and encouraging them to shop local; a list of local holiday activities; a copy of the Ballard Business Directory and the Ballard News-Tribune.
The Cham
