April 2009

Ballard soccer beats Newport in overtime

It took a little extra time to do it, but the Ballard High School boys soccer team beat Newport 2-1 April 21 for its second conference win of the season and its second win in a row.

After a scoreless first half, Greg Testa put the Beavers out ahead with goal off a Nick Christie assist.

Newport snuck in the tying goal at the end of regulation and the game headed to overtime.

Christie got a score of his own, and Ballard got the win, in the 89th minute.

With the victory, Ballard improved to 2-3-1 in the conference and 4-4-1 overall. The team has won three of its last four games.

The Beavers face Inglemoor, who won the teams' March 14 meeting 2-1, at 7:30 p.m., April 24 at Interbay Stadium.

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Season-best for Ballard golf in loss to Juanita

The Ballard High School girls golf team lost to Juanita April 21 to go 0-4 on the season but had its best score of the year.

"We're really getting better," coach Casey McMullin said.

Ballard shot 302, seven strokes behind Juanita but a better mark than the team has had all season.

Kayla Wenger medaled for Ballard, placing second with a score of 53, a season-best.

Ballard's next match is at 3 p.m., April 22 at Wayne Golf Course against Bothell.

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Ballard baseball can't recover from rough start

Starting pitcher Jimmy Pugel gave up three runs on three hits in the first inning against Garfield April 21, and the Ballard baseball team couldn't recover, losing 3-1.

Coach John Lamm said Pugel didn't have his curveball against Garfield and was getting behind in counts. Lamm said he made the decision to put in Charlie Beaudoin before the game got out of hand.

Beaudoin gave the Beavers a chance to comeback, throwing six strikeouts and not allowing a hit, but Ballard couldn't muster the offense.

Emmett Niland was the offensive highlight for Ballard, going two-for-three with a double, a triple and a run scored.

Ballard's last win was April 3 and the team has lost eight in a row to drop to 4-10 overall and 3-9 in the conference with five games remaining.

Ballard will look to end the skid at 3:45 p.m., April 23 at Whitman Middle School against Lake Washington, who beat Ballard 3-1 March 25.

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Ballard lacrosse ups intensity, but falls to Holy Names

The Ballard High School girls lacrosse team kept things close April 21 against Holy Names but ultimately succumbed 11-6. Despite the eighth loss in a row, the team is seeing some positive things.

Coach Lise Martin said the team had lacked a desire to play and a will to win in the past few games, but a number of players upped the intensity against Holy Names.

The team also responded to a challenge from Martin in the last three minutes when she told them during a time out not to allow another goal.

Maddie Soukup lead the Beavers with three goals against Holy Names and goalie Hannah Breton had 12 saves.

Team mom Lynn Porterfield said the morale on the team is shockingly high and the players are having a great time.

The Snohomish lacrosse coach said Ballard is the classiest team he has played and the Ballard players are frequently commended for having a good attitude by the referees, Martin said.

Martin said the team, even with a 1-8 record, has something to be proud of.

"They're not a losing team even though they are losing," she said. "Every game we've played, except for maybe three, the other teams have had to work."

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Mural Apartments set to be completed mid-May (video)

The 136-unit Mural Apartments at 4727 42nd Ave. S.W. are due to be completed in mid-May, according to General Contractors Exxel Pacific.

The office for the new building will be opening next month but tours are available now by contacting the leasing agent through their Web site or by calling 206-462-3142.

As for reasons to choose Mural as a place to live, "The exceptional views and there are a lot of restaurants...and other amenities and the proximity to downtown...you can get downtown very quickly," said Sean Stimac, project manager.

The building has a rooftop viewing deck, an outdoor community deck with barbecues, an entertainment lounge for small groups and gatherings, an on-site fitness center and the facility is pet friendly.

The Herald was given a sneak preview of one of the model studio units which was set up with stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer and was furnished plus had flat screen televisions. Territorial, water and downtown views are available from many of the units which have 12 unique floor plans.

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Southwest District Council meets May 6

Agenda items for the next Southwest District Council meeting include:

Mary Catherine Snyder of the Seattle Department of Transportation is scheduled to give a presentation on the the department's Restricted Parking Zone Program.

A committee to review and rate applications submitted from the Southwest District Council for funding consideration under the Neighborhood Matching Fund Large Projects Program will be formed.


The monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, May 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the President's Board Room at South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W.



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SHARE refuses background checks in Ballard, offers them elsewhere

SHARE, an organization that provides shelter for people who are homeless, has refused Our Redeemer Lutheran Church's request to run sex offender checks on its residents, but a shelter at Calvary Lutheran Church is still a possibility.

Rebecca Butler, spokesperson for Our Redeemer, said the church asked SHARE to check new residents against a paper list of level three sex offenders, but the organization refused.

According to an April 3 notice of decision from the City of Redmond, SHARE has agreed to background warrant and sex offender checks for Tent City 4 in Redmond.

The notice reads: "Tent City 4 shall obtain warrant and sex offender checks from the appropriate agency for all new prospective encampment residents. Tent City 4 shall report any positive results of sex offenders or warrant checks to the Redmond Police Department."

Steven Fischer, principal planner the City of Redmond, said SHARE offered to run those checks for all tent cities on the eastside. They first offered in 2007 and offered again this year.

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Reserve seats for annual Nordic Museum fundraiser

In collaboration with the Washington State Jewish Historical Society; the Jewish Federation of Seattle and the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource center, Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg will be honored at the Nordic Heritage Museum’s annual fundraiser dinner this June.

Wallenberg’s efforts saved the lives of thousands during World War II and for that state Sen. Ken Jacobsen initiated the annual event.

This year’s dinner will take place Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Marvin W. Makinen and Ari D. Kaplan will be joining the festivities and will discuss their research for the Swedish Russian Working Group on the fate of Raoul Wallenberg.

Claims of the Soviet and Russian governments that Wallenberg, who was taken prisoner by the Soviet Union in 1945, died in 1947 have long been debated, according to the Nordic Museum.

Numerous eyewitness accounts have described sightings of Wallenberg in prisons, labor camps and psychiatric institutions long after his alleged death, a number of reports focused on the Vladimir Prison located 200 kilometers east of Moscow.

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Crocodile Cafe to host fundraiser for Dow Constantine

A fundraiser will be held to support King County Executive candidate Dow Constantine on Thursday, April 23 at The Crocodile Cafe.

The event will be hosted by Krist Novoselic with attendees Kim Thayil, Susan Silver, Dave Dederer, John Roderick, Gene Stout, Mike McConnell, Jeff Steichen, Kerri Harrop, Victoria Gentry, Ron Wilkowski, Kyla Fairchild, Dr. Nikole O'Bryan, David Meinert, and Randy Engstrom.

Music Provided by John Roderick, Shawn Smith, Carrie Akre, DJ K-NOw, and Kristen Ward.

A VIP reception, with a bar and Tribunali Pizza, begins at 7 p.m. and is open to any attendee who contributes at least $100.

General admission will follow at 8 p.m. with a suggested donation of $25. Still, Constantine's campaign encourages anyone to attend and contribute whatever they can afford,

To RSVP contact Ansley at (206) 300-5169 or email Lacitis@TheAlliesGroup.com.

During his career, Constantine has lobbied to preserve all ages shows, fund the Vera Project and limit nightlife regulations.

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Residents forced to leave independent living home

Since the Ariel House opened in 2002, it has been the only independent-living home designed for residents with multiple sclerosis, and while the four people living there say it meets their needs more than any other housing option, they will soon be forced to leave.

Ariel House is located in the Admiral neighborhood just behind Hiawatha Park. The five-bedroom home has been remodeled, and frequently updated to meet the needs of residents with limited mobility, some who use a wheel chair. Wide hallways are lined with railings, countertops are lowered, showers are wheelchair accessible and laundry machines are lifted. The home also has an elevator and community spaces, like a barbeque patio.

It is closely located to grocery and drug stores, and the residents say they feel safe in their neighborhood.

"It was a real comfortable home," said Jan Crovisier, who has lived at Ariel House for six years. "A lot of thought went into planning this place."

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