April 2011

The WCCDA Resident Leadership Pathway Resume Workshop is May 5

Press Release:
The White Center CDA presents the beginning of the 2011 Resident Leadership Pathway, a series of 4 workshops this year specifically for residents of White Center to empower them in their community and to provide more access to resources.

The first workshop is a resume workshop designed to creatively pull personal experiences and translate them onto existing resumes in order to stand out from the rest.

Do you wonder how to use your volunteer experiences to build your resume? Have you ever found it difficult
to describe what you know you can do and what you've accomplished? Do you think you don't have the right
kind of experiences to put on your resume?
By working with others in the computer lab, you will leave with a new or updated resume using the techniques learned in this workshop.

Presenter: Wendy Watanabe, a consultant to the White Center CDA who has a consulting practice working with individuals, nonprofits and communities to maximize their

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 3:00PM-5:00PM YWCA LEARNING CENTER COMPUTER LAB
9720 8th AVE SW IN WHITE CENTER

FOOD AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED
SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP TODAYI

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Highline College contributes nearly $250 million to economy, study reports

Highline Community College's alumni and operations contribute $248.4 million to King County's economy every year, according to an economic impact study commissioned by the college.

Completed by an outside consultant, the report shows that Highline, whose main campus is in Des Moines, supports King County's economy through college operations, additional revenues from skilled alumni, and spending by international students while living in the region.

"The economic impact study offers a compelling argument that investing in Highline Community College and in higher education is a wise business decision," said President Dr. Jack Bermingham. "I hope that others take note of our significant contributions to the local community and economy."

Earlier this month, college administrators announced they would cut 22 jobs and some academic classes in response to a $1.86 million reduction in funding.

The skills obtained by the college's former students have the greatest impact on King County's economy, contributing $210.5 million annually from alumni's higher earnings and increased output for local businesses.

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McGinn updates public on Nightlife Initiative

Morning parking available for people leaving cars overnight; Taxis and loud music see changes too

Press Release:
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced a pre-payment option for those who park their cars before going out. The mayor also updated the public on the Nightlife Initiative's Code Compliance Team, taxi zones and a new Amplified Sound Rule for the city.

Starting today, April 21, people will see new blue and yellow informational stickers on the pay stations in the Pike-Pine and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. The stickers explain that after 10 p.m. two hours of parking for the following morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. can be purchased to give drivers more time to get home safely and retrieve their vehicles the next day. The stickers will eventually be applied to all pay stations.

"There is nothing that restaurant and bar owners want more than a safe and vibrant nightlife,” said Quentin Ertel, owner of The Saint and Havana. “The cornerstone of a successful business is return customers, and the key to return customers is having them arrive home safely. The pre-payment option is a brilliant idea that takes great strides toward the goal of having fun and being safe. It's a win for everybody involved."

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SLIDESHOW: Brewers dinner pairs micro brews with food

Locöl Barley and Vin (7902 35th Ave. s.w.) held its first "Brewer's Dinner" at Kenyon Hall, next door to the restaurant and bar on April 20, bringing in South Park's own Odin Brewing Company, now 18 months in business.

The event featured a four course meal, each with a different product from Odin, matched to the food.

Odin has been very successful in its short time, with their products now available in 200 bars in King County and they've just started bottling 22 ounce bottles which is available now in bottle shops and at Whole Foods in two weeks.

They make three "core beers" as owner Dan Lee said, "Our flagship is called Odin's Gift, a ruby ale, a Koltsch style, very light and filtered clean. It almost looks like a lager but it's actually an ale called Freya's Gold, and Odin's Pearl, just introduced which is an unfiltered Belgian style wheat beer."

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UPDATE SLIDESHOW: B-17 Flying Fortress returns to Boeing, brings a friend, the 'Warhawk'

UPDATE: Click on photo for slide show of yesterday's test flight over Seattle

Liberty Foundation Press release:

Our B-17 “Liberty Belle” provides passengers an opportunity to take a step back-in-time and gain respect for the men and women who gave so much to protect our freedoms. Flight participants receive a historical briefing about the significance of the B-17 then take to the air for a scenic tour around the local area.

If you do not care to take a flight, please come out to watch the Liberty Belle fly and take a ground tour. The Liberty Foundation relies solely on donations and contributions to help defray the B-17’s high operational expense and maintenance costs. Your support helps keep this spectacular aircraft flying and any amount helps! A portion of all funds raised goes to help Angel Flight of Georgia and for donations received of $500 or more, a random WWII veteran will be selected on tour and flown in the B-17 on your behalf!

Flight cost is $390 for Liberty Foundation Members, $430 for non-members. Become a member for $40 and receive the member discount for friends and family.

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Beavers Sports Roundup: April 19th and 20th

The Ballard soccer team lost to Skyline three to one on Tuesday night.

Ballard's Brent Campbell was the first to hit one in the back of the net in the 47th minutes but Skyline came back and scored three goals on the second half.

Softball:

The Beavers softball team hosted Eastlake in Lower Woodland Park yesterday and lost in a low scoring game.

The game was scoreless up to the sixth inning when both teams got on the board with one run each. Eastlake, who was leading the game with eight hits, scored another run in the seventh inning, which Ballard couldn't even out. Ballard lost 2 to 1.

Eastlake's pitcher Sophie Palenscar pitchen all seven innings and struck out 16 Ballard batters.

Bernie Cardon was leading the Beavers at bat with one hit and one RBI.

Andrea Jewett picthes all seven innings. She had eight hits against her and she struck out seven.

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Dishing the Dirt in Ballard

By Jeff and Eileen Bidwell

Hello, Ballard—welcome to gardening in Rain City! Throughout the coming months we will offer this column to help demystify gardening for beginners and experienced folks who have dished the dirt before.

A little planning and a few basic tips will help you create the garden of your dreams. Whether you wish to grow ornamentals, shrubs or edibles, early spring is the time to choose the right location for your garden. Adequate daylight, exposure to both sun and shade, good drainage, protection from the elements and a water source are all essential to future success.

As we have learned, often by trial and error, having the right tools makes gardening infinitely easier. We suggest investing in a good trowel and sturdy pruning shears, plus a shovel, hoe and wheel barrow. Then, till, till, till the soil until your garden is deep enough to support healthy root growth. To amend your soil, add at least 5% organic composted material. Compost adds nutrients and improves drainage. Slow release additives like aged manure, limestone, organic fertilizers and green manure can be applied about two weeks before planting.

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Pro- and anti- police rallies at the North Precinct remain calm and peaceful

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Seattle Police Department's North Precinct office, which serves all neighborhoods north of the Ship Canal including Ballard, was the site of two rallies last night.

On one side of the street, police supporters, led by officers' wives, showed their support with signs of encouragements. They ask that Seattle residents support police officers who put their lives on the line every day.

On the other side of the street, a small group of anti-police violence protesters, held signs of "No more police brutality". Promoted by pugetsoundanarchists,org, these protestors came out to rally against the police and their violence.
 'We call on everyone who has lost a loved one, or is outraged by police brutality to be out there to speak the truth," announced the website.

The police supporters were in the majority, showing up nearly 40 people strong, while only five anti-police protestors showed up.

The anti-police violence group sang occasional chants while across the street, police supporters asked cars passing by to "honk to support".

Police on bicycles patrolled the streets but the atmosphere stayed calm and peaceful.

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Boeing employees help clean up Pigeon Point green belt for Earth Day

On April 16, 100 Boeing employees helped clean up West Seattle's Pigeon Point green belt in celebration of Earth Day.

The volunteer project was one of 25 organized across the region that focused on the restoration of Puget Sound and the watersheds that flow into it.

At Pigeon Point, Boeing volunteers primarily focused on removing invasive plants such as Himalayan blackberry and ivy. Event organizers say a quarter acre was cleared in four hours.

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Shorewood Elementary to unveil stained glass windows at ArtWalk & Auction

Shorewood Elementary PTA invites art lovers and school supporters of all ages to its ArtWalk & Silent Auction in the school gym from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 29.

The evening includes coffee and dessert, raffles, 19 classroom projects for silent auction, plus art stations for young and old to try creating a masterpiece. Class projects up for bid range from striking pieces of framed art, outdoor sculptures, quilts, artful furniture, hand-decorated planters and a birdbath. The star of the show will be the unveiling of a series of stained glass windows funded by the Washington State Arts Commission in partnership with Highline School District.

The Art in Public Places project, hosted at Shorewood’s new school and titled “School of Fish,” features colorful student-created art; the windows were designed and installed by Ellensburg artist Julie Prather.

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