October 2010

Keeping local storm drains clear of leaves can make a huge difference in street safety by preventing the pooling of water, and helps prevent other issues like basement flooding, street pollutants entering local streams and overflows in other drains.

The City of Seattle will supply volunteers with supplies to assist you in keeping drains clear.

As an Adopt-A-Drain volunteer, you will receive:

• Supplies on loan for the duration of volunteer service
• Safety equipment
• Storm Drain Stencil Kit
• Educational resources

Maintaining Storm Drains

Join volunteers across the city who are maintaining storm drains, a critical part of our utility infrastructure.

Participants commit to removing leaves and other debris from a minimum of 12 storm drains.

By joining the Adopt-A-Drain program you help:

• Prevent flooding in your neighborhood by keeping drains free of debris.
• Keep pollutants from entering streams, creeks and Puget Sound,which protects fish and other wildlife.

Press Release:
This year, West Seattle commuters won’t have to say goodbye to the West Seattle Water Taxi for its winter hibernation. The King County Water Taxi will continue to operate commuter service through fall and winter on the West Seattle-Downtown Seattle route starting Monday, Nov. 1.

The new commuter schedule will sail weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Starting Monday, Nov. 1, the water taxi will sail every 20 minutes while the vessel Sightseer, owned by Argosy Cruises, replaces the Rachel Marie, which is undergoing repairs after colliding with a pier on Sept. 26. While the Sightseer provides the West Seattle Water Taxi service, passengers will arrive and depart from Pier 55 in downtown Seattle and from Seacrest Dock in West Seattle.

BURIEN what gives you the RIGHT? to take a "dangerous dog" that caused serious injury and disfigurement to someone in your community, and release it into someone else's community!!!

Don't tell me it's the law. Burien had the option well within the law to euthanize a vicious, uncontrollable, aggressive, "dangerous dog" that was harmful to the community. After deeming the dog "dangerous" Burien decided to return it back to the owners, with an order to remove the dog from the city after violating city code. Was this dog dangerous, aggressive, vicious, or uncontrollable?

There was a hearing held at Burien's city hall Sept. 21st, 2010 where the owners of the dog appealed the decision to remove the dog from the city for violating city code, in which Burien upheld their decision to release the dog and ban it from the city. Here is a quote from Leslie Kasper (Burien's lame Animal control authority) referring to the dog at the hearing.

To kick off this year’s annual “Trick or Treat in the Junction” festivities, Fresh Bistro & The Mural Apartments have teamed up for The Giant Pumpkin Celebration.

Featuring a 410 lb pumpkin from Puyallup, this event is a treat to all who enjoy great food and drink, a little pumpkin carving showmanship, and extraordinarily sized vegetables from the patch.

The event is this Saturday Oct. 30 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Your taste buds will be greeted with Hot Mulled Cider, Mini Caramel Apples, Pumpkin Soup, and Spooky Savory Snacks for the adult treaters. All compliments of Fresh Bistro & The Mural Apartments.

Family album photo ops will be made easy for this event by Team Photogenic, who will be on site to capture the moments, and the first 50 pictures are complimentary. Picture your kids or yourself with West Seattle’s biggest pumpkin!

Due to a problem with landing gear doors, an American Airlines MD-80 made an emergency landing at Sea-Tac Airport on Monday, Oct. 25.
The flight from Dallas landed shortly after 11 a.m.-an hour behind its scheduled arrival time.
KIRO TV helicopter video showed two open doors that were hanging between the plane's rear wheels.
According to American Airlines, the landing gear was working but the doors that open to let the landing gear down were malfunctioning.
None of the 140 passengers and five crew members were injured as the plane landed safely. The plane is out of service until it is repaired.

The print deadline for calendar submissions is at least two weeks before the date to be advertised. Email sharah@robinsonnews.com. To get items posted online, email michaelh@robinsonnews.com.

Couth Buzzard Espresso Buono Cafe Events
8310 Greenwood Ave. N.
www.buonobuzzard.com
206.436.2960

Open Folk Music Jam
Every second and fourth Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Lead by Stew Hendrickson of Pacific Northwest Folklore Society.

Celtic Music Jam
Every first and third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Listen or play along in the circle lead by Ming.

In Collaboration with 826 Seattle Young Poets Open Mic
Fourth Thursdays of each month, 6:15 p.m.

Open Mic
Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., sign up at 7 p.m. Strut your stuff - music, poetry, dance, whatever. Hosted by Katie W.

Wassa Dance Classes in North Ballard
ARC School of Ballet
9250 14th Ave. N.W.
206.352.0799
www.wassadance.com
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.
Class taught by Lara McIntosh, local dance teacher, performer and choreographer.

Press Release:

Two unions representing captains and court protection marshals in the King County Sheriff’s office have agreed to forgo their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for next year, as a result of negotiations guided by King County Executive Dow Constantine.

“Each new agreement shows how hard our represented employees are working with our labor team to find ways to preserve services for the public,” said Executive Constantine. “I thank both bargaining units for stepping up and standing with their fellow employees to make this modest but important sacrifice.”

Ratifying agreements are 22 sheriff’s captains in the Puget Sound Police Managers Association, and 26 members of the King County Court Protection Guild.

“Our Association’s members have taken a 0% cost of living increase for 2011 in recognition of these difficult economic times,” said Captain Scott Somers, negotiating team spokesperson for the Puget Sound Police Managers Association. “We look forward to working with Executive Constantine, the Council, and other leaders to provide for the safety and security of the communities we serve.”

The print deadline for calendar submissions is two weeks before the date of the event to be publicized. Email calendar@ballardnewstribune.com, or to get it posted online immediately, email michaelh@robinsonnews.com.

Salmon Bay Eagles Razzle & Dazzle Circus
5216 20th Ave. N.W.
783-7791
Nov. 13 & 14, doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
This is a vaudeville style show with a circus theme. There will be carnival snacks, cocktails, vending goods and a silent auction. It consists of an all lady cast, singing, dancing and lots of fun. Advance tickets $15/at the door $20. The show proceeds go to the Pasado Safe Haven Animal Shelter.

Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Public Hearings
Ballard High School
1418 N.W. 65th St.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m.

Thirteen Ballard High School students in the Video Production Program were among the winners of the 34th Annual Young People's Film & Video Festival.

The winners are the short dramas "Reflection" by Sheridan Koehler and Blair Scott and "Signs" by Rikke Heinecke, Lizzy O'Laughlin and Tony Meyer, as well as the documentaries "Bar Ink" by Robyn Cochrane, Spencer Miller, Georgia Peck and Justin Smith-Mercado and "Henry" by Amelia Elizalde, Levi Friedman, Sean Hendricks and Sheridan Koehler.

This Young People's Film & Video Festival accepts entries from students in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Alaska. It is coordinated by the Northwest Film Center in Portland.

The festival encourages young people to "use film and video to creatively express personal concerns, explore important social issues and share engaging stories about the world as they see it."

Submissions were judged on the basis of age/grade, originality, artistic merit, technical achievement and conviction in investigation of subject matter.

Endolyne Children’s Choir 2010/2011 Season
New singers are welcome to join. Rehearsals take place at St. John’s Church in West Seattle. For information visit www.endolynechoir.org or email info@endolynechoir.org.

Debut Choir rehearsal grades K-2 is Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Encore Choir rehearsal grades 3-5 is Thursdays, 6:30-7:30. Advanced Ensemble rehearsal grades 6-8 (gr. 5 by invitation) is Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Music, Magic & Marinara
Alki United Church of Christ
6115 S.W. Hinds St.
Saturday, Nov. 13. An evening of fun, good Italian food & entertainment featuring music by the Alki Travelers and member of the Alki UCC Choir, with original compositions by D.J. Wilson. Special guest is Kennedy Center award-winning master illusionist, Steffan Soule. $15 Adult/$10 Child under 12. Contact Joe at 206-264-5575 for reservations & tickets.

Fall Puppet Shows at Alki Bathhouse
2701 Alki Ave. SW
Bring your kids to fun and exciting fall puppet shows on the beach in West Seattle. All shows start at 1 p.m. Pre-register on line at www.seatle.gov/parks or call 206-684-7430. $5 with pre-registration or $8 at the door.