April 2010

”NICKELSVILLE“

Movie Premiere and Fundraiser
Friday, April 23rd. at 7pm
University Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC)
4515 16th Avenue NE , Seattle

Check out the West Seattle Herald's related article here:

http://www.westseattleherald.com/2010/04/05/news/nickelsville-documenta…

This film features Nickelsville, including its Terminal-107 West Seattle location, as seen through the eyes of the homeless people who live there and those who have been supportive during Nickelsville’s long struggle to gain a permanent site. Their current location, a lot on 23rd near Union. They have until May 5, and no church or other entity is currently in line to help them once they vacate.

NICKELSVILLE MOVIE FUNDRAISER AND EMERGENCY ‘CALL-OUT’ TO THE PEOPLE OF SEATTLE FOR THEIR HELP

Freshman Brittney Blokker drove in the winning run in the top of the seventh, and senior pitcher Sophie Overlock-Pauley survived a bases-loaded scare in the bottom the seventh, as the Ballard High School softball team escaped Issaquah with a 3-2 win April 21.

Issaquah jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and held it until Ballard was able to even the score in the fourth.

Blokker's RBI single in the top of the seventh gave Ballard the lead for good, but the Beavers were not safe yet.

Issaquah had loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the seventh, but Overlock-Pauley, who threw five strikeouts and gave up five hits in seven innings, was able to force two groundouts to end the game.

The Beavers have won two of their last three games and three of their last five to bring their record to 3-4 in KingCo and 7-4 overall.

Ballard squares off against Eastlake at 4 p.m. on April 23 at Lower Woodland.

The Ballard Chamber of Commerce is offering the Ballard Urban Picnic, or BURP, for the consideration of the neighborhood's collective stomaches.

BURP, which runs from noon to 9 p.m. on May 1, will cram Ballard Commons Park with a lineup of mobile food vendors, a beer garden with proceeds going to the Ballard Food Bank, live music, bouncy toys, skateboard demonstrations, community booths and an outdoor showing of Pixar's "Ratatouille."

Food vendors include Dante's Inferno Dogs, Anita's Crepes, Veraci Pizza, Skillet, Here & There and Parfait Ice Cream. The beer garden is being furnished by Maritime Pacific Brewery.

The Ballard Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for BURP. Click here to sign up.

New at this year's Burien Farmers Market, special events like a dog fashion show and the Seattle Humane Society's MaxMobile will spice up the usual market fare.

Produced by the Discover Burien Association, the farmers market opens May 6 in Burien Town Square with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, locally made food items and unique handcrafted goods.

On opening day, enter the family pooch dressed to thrill in a dog fashion show at 3 p.m. The fashion show is the senior project of a local high school student. On May 13, consider adopting a pet from the Seattle Human Society's MaxMobile from noon to 3 p.m.

For customers concerned with freshness or sustainability, the market's just-picked produce is grown by Washington State farmers, mostly local, plus a few from Eastern Washington. Quality is particularly high since there are no middlemen or delays. Great prices are another benefit of shopping the market, even for organically grown produce, according to Debra George, Discover Burien's events manager.

This year, a meat vendor will join the many returnees offering such food finds as local raw honey, handmade gluten-free pasta and fresh-baked goods.

Burien resident Jeff Kearney will be honored by the city of Burien at Burien City Hall on Monday, May 3 at 7 p.m. for his endless hours of service to the city and his survival despite the odds.

The victim of a hit-and-run in White Center last November, Kearney was in a temporary coma, suffering from brain trauma, multiple broken bones and other injuries.

His recovery slowly continues over the months as he fights to relearn to walk and perform basic daily functions.

Kearney has worked for years as part of Burien Team Clean Sweep, which is part of the nonprofit Discover Burien Association, keeping the city free of debris and trash.

A familiar face around Burien and White Center, he has volunteered untold hours at community events, ranging from the Father's Day Car Show to Winterfest. Kearney helped out at regularly performing a variety of tasks at Burien's Farmers Market and for the Discover Burien.

The special needs 37-year-old will be honored with an official city proclamation during the Burien City Council meeting May 3.

South King Fire and Rescue will host its annual Fire Station Night for Scouts on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Headquarters Fire Station, located at 31617 1st Avenue South in Federal Way.

South King provides fire service for Des Moines, Federal Way and some unincorporated areas.

"This is a great time for scouts of all ages to learn about what happens at a fire station," said Gordie Olson, South King Fire & Rescue's Fire Marshal. "It's a fun-filled event that we've hosted for the several years."

Scouts can purchase a custom fit bike helmet for $7, see the Federal Way Police Department's SWAT Team and Bomb Unit Robot, and parents can get a child ID. Guests will also be able to escape from a smoke-filled house, try on firefighting gear, climb aboard the fire engine and even munch a hot dog or two served by the firefighters. Scout leaders are encouraged to bring their cameras, as there may be some great photo opportunities.

State representatives Zack Hudgins ( D - Tukwila) and Bob Hasegawa (D - Seattle) invite residents of the 11th Legislative District to join them for a telephone town hall Tuesday, April 27, from 6- 7 p.m.

The tele-town hall will begin with a call from the two local representatives going out to registered voters in the 11th District, which includes Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, South Seattle and southern Renton.

Legislators have found the tele-town halls to be an effective and inexpensive way to reach thousands of constituents and hear directly from them their questions and concerns.

Reps. Hudgins and Hasegawa will discuss the 2010 legislative session, creating jobs, their priorities for the 2010 state budget, and its impact on local communities

The call Tuesday evening will invite residents to stay on the line and join in on the conversation. For others who are interested in participating, you can also phone in directly between 6- 7 p.m. by dialing toll-free 877-229-8493 code: 15512.

It was a cool and overcast April 19th Tuesday that featured an experienced and stronger skill level Decatur 4-1 girls team tennis victory against visiting Curtis of University Place.

The Gator record is now 4-1 for second place behind unbeaten Thomas Jefferson in the South Puget Sound League 4A Central Division
Decatur decidedly dominated the first two completed matches.

Like a tidal wave, the Gator tandem of defending Class 4A state singles champion Meghan Cassens and Chanel Carlson steadily stroked forehand and backhand winners to engulf Heather Hopkins and Kelsey Lewis, 6-0, 6-0, to win at No. 1 doubles.

No. 1 singles followed a similar current as Decatur's Sarah Lin outgunned Rovetta Haynes, 6-0, 6-0, at the No. 1 singles.

Salena Shugarts had all she could handle before suduing the Vikings' Katie Kim, 6-3, 7-5, in No. 2 singles action for an insurmountable 3-0 Gator match lead. Third set play showed Kim forcing Shugarts to examine tactics.

"I didn't serve well," stated Shugarts. "I had to play more with strategy, instead."

In a statement released Thursday afternoon, Waste Management said that garbage workers across King and Snohomish counties would return to work, Friday, April 23 at midnight.

"We are trying to persuade Waste Management to stop bargaining in bad faith," said Rick Hicks, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 174,".

"However, we are also concerned that if we continued the strike, Waste Management might lockout our members and create another Oakland." He was referring to the 2007 strike that created havoc in that California city. The primary reason to return to work then was to "prevent a public health crisis."

Labor and management agreed to return to the bargaining table on Monday, according to Mike Gonzales, spokesman for Teamsters Local 174.

Local Waste Management garbage haulers went on strike on Tuesday April 20 when, Waste Management workers said, the company was no longer willing to discuss the terms of their contract with their union, the Teamsters local 174.

Things can change quickly.

Not only was that the case when rain struck the Federal Way High School baseball field after the final out was made Tuesday, but the Eagles suddenly changed a 6-2 deficit behind Thomas Jefferson to a 9-6 victory with a seven-run bottom of the sixth inning.

Austin Weber then finished off the Raiders by striking out the side in the top of the third.

Federal Way improved to 8-4 in South Puget Sound League North Division action with the unexpected win as TJ fell to 7-5.

"It's been awhile since we beat those guys," said Eagles head coach Danny Graham of the Raiders. "They're a great team."

On the other hand it was a frustrating loss for TJ.

"We just let it get away," said Jefferson assistant coach Greg Campbell.

It looked like the Raiders would be the team that would run away with the day in the top of the first inning.

Travis Quackenbush was hit by a pitch and Harold Adams launched a two-run home run.

Federal Way answered in kind with two runs in the bottom of the inning.