October 2012

    Aqualina was a very pretty 14 year old neighbor girl I knew. Her real name was Mariana Aqualina Capitosti. I used to play sandlot football with her brother Sammy Capitosti. The family shortened the
last name to Tosti years later after we moved away.

  Sam was small but a talented athlete and ran like the wind and zigged when you zagged. We lived near Commerce High School inPortland, Oregon where Sammy played. (Sammy passed away recently).

  Sammy later went on to become an athletic legend, On Saturdays we played in the rain and mud. We played in street clothes and tennis shoes. No uniforms except the Bridenstein brothers who had a dad with a job and bought his two boys helmets and high top leather shoes.

  I was 15 and skinny with no athletic skills but had one thing going for me. I had big brown eyes that earned me a nickel from my sister's boy friends when they wanted me to roll them around in my sockets so I
would leave the front room.

  Aqulina was about my age and also went  to Commerce. At Halloween one year she decided to have a party at her house. It was actually a practice party on the day before Halloween.

    Aqualina was a very pretty 14 year old neighbor girl I knew. Her real name was Mariana Aqualina Capitosti. I used to play sandlot football with her brother Sammy Capitosti.

The family shortened the last name to Tosti years later after we moved away.

  Sam was small but a talented athlete and ran like the wind and zigged when you zagged. We lived near Commerce High School in Portland, Oregon where Sammy played.(Sammy passed away recently)

  Sammy later went on to become an athletic legend, On Saturdays we played in the rain and mud. We played in street clothes and tennis shoes. No uniforms except the Bridenstein brothers who had a dad with a job and bought his two boys helmets and high top leather shoes.

  I was 15 and skinny with no athletic skills but had one thing going for me. I had big brown eyes that earned me a nickel from my sister's boy friends when they wanted me to roll them around in my sockets so I would leave the front room.

  Aqulina was about my age and also went  to Commerce. At Halloween one year she decided to have a party at her house. It was actually a practice party on the day before Halloween.

The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council (NHUAC) urges a YES vote for annexation of "Area Y" to Burien (Proposition 1 at the end of your ballot). Our support is based in large part on the positive impact of Burien's 2010 annexation of our neighbors to the south. Roads have been paved, long neglected parks have been improved, and the people have been given a voice and a say in their future.

A Burien annexation will ensure that the White Center and Boulevard Park Libraries will not be moved out of the communities they currently serve. Without Burien's advocacy these essential community resources would have already been lost, but without annexation, according to the King County Library Board, they will be closed.

Halloween Carnival
Hiawatha Community Center
2700 California Ave. S.W.
206-684-7441
Friday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. Games , treats and prizes. Costumes are encouraged but optional. Food available for purchase. Ages 12 and under. 25 cents per ticket.

West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival Oct. 28
Are you ready for some fun? The West Seattle Junction merchants have a whole bunch in store as the close the streets for the first ever Harvest Festival Sunday, Oct. 28. Kids costumes will be featured in a parade, the Farmers Market will be out on the streets (which will be closed!) and best of all it's a massive Trick or Treat day too. 10am to 2pm. This is a FREE event.

Fall Fun Harvest Festival
Westside Foursquare Church
11452 26th Ave. S.W.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Kids, families, etc., come join the fun! Bounce houses, games, crafts, face painting, food & candy. Invite your friends and neighbors.

Sweet Sweet Music: Songs from Stage & Screen II
Fauntleroy Community Association
Friday, November 2, 2012
7:30pm
Fellowship Hall, 9140 California Ave SW

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

Considering that we see ourselves as part of the more intelligent species on the planet, it seems rather strange that only males are supported for the office of president of this so-called democratic country. Yes, I know that we have had a female governor and two female senators. In my estimation that doesn’t make up for never having a female president or equal representation of women in Congress and in corporate board rooms. All this must have been rattling around in my mind when I decided to watch the first presidential debate. I was soon feeling like I would feel watching two bull elks squaring off for a power struggle. The two candidates might as well have faced each other with weapons drawn since they both came loaded for bear as the saying goes.

By Kyra-lin Hom

All right, enough of this zombie silliness. I get it. The predatory undead aren't for everyone. I mean, we're in serious political times here. This is no time to be joking around – *cough**Jimmy Fallon* *cough*. Excuse me, I had a frog in my... keyboard. Anyway, as I was saying, it's time for me to move on from zombie land onto more appropriate matters. Such as Korean pop music (K-pop) and specifically artist PSY's international hit “Gangnam Style.” That seems thematically proper and timely, right? After all, PSY did say that his song is all about looking classy while being as ridiculous as possible. Well, he used the word 'cheesy,' but that's close enough for me.

By Christopher Duclos

Ballard High went into memorial stadium with their heads high, hoping to earn their second win of the season. The beavers were coming off of a 3 game winless streak. This annual clash is better known as the “Anchor Bowl” to classify the rivalry between the two cross town teams.

The Roosevelt Rough Riders had their way with Ballard’s defense from the opening drive into the second quarter, totaling 43 points in the first half.

The defense tightened up in the second half, holding the rough riders offense to 0 points throughout the rest of the game. Senior standout Nate Rauda had 7 solo tackles with 7 assists, totaling 14 tackles throughout the game. Other defensive standouts were Elliot Brockl (4 tackles, 9 assists, 1 tackle for loss) and John Degarmo (1 tackle, 3 assists, 1 tackle for loss), Max Marshall (1 tackle, 13 assists). The Roosevelt offensive line stood strong by not allowing Ballard a single sack or pressure on quarterback Austin Gunning.

Turnovers plagued the Beavers with 3 fumbles and two interceptions, giving the Roughriders comfortable field position to put points on the board.

While the Ballard News-Tribune will not be endorsing anyone or anything this election season, we would still like to send out a friendly reminder to vote.

Last Wednesday, Oct. 15, King County Elections sent out ballots to citizens. Most people should have received their ballots by now; those who do not receive it soon should contact King County at (206) 296-0100.

While voting is always important, it is especially crucial in this election cycle, particularly for Washington. Almost every vote on the ballot will be critical in determining the shape and future of Washington state. And don’t forget, Ballard -- though we may deny being a part of Seattle at times -- is part of that state.

Below is a brief overview of ballot items and some of the debate. For a full list of candidates and measures, visit the King County Elections website at www.kingcounty.gov/elections.

The Highline Times news partner Q13 Fox News has reported that King County Sheriff's Police arrested a man on Sunday Oct. 21 in SeaTac after a high-speed police chase during which six vehicles were damaged.

The Q13 report states:
"According to a King County Sheriff's Office spokesperson, the incident began about 4 p.m. near the intersection of South 154th Street and 42nd Avenue when sheriff's deputies tried to corner a 27-year-old man they spotted breaking into vehicles. But the suspect put his car into reverse, hit a police officer's vehicle and took off."

The Barton Street P-Patch, under development since March of last year celebrated its first season with a party on October 21st including the unveiling of a custom built steel arbor that bears the P-Patch logo and serves as the gateway to the space, located at 34th SW and SW Barton Streets.

Built near Elbe, Washington by Dan Klennert a metal sculptor the 9 foot by 7.5 foot by 4 foot arbor was delivered earlier in the week and put in place on the site. At the party it was unveiled and those who helped make the P-Patch a reality were thanked in a special ceremony, with the organizers dressed in greek garb for the occasion.

The arbor itself features not only items built from gears and other found objects but objects actually found on the site and salvaged, then used for the arbor.

The organizers thanked, "The people of Seattle who had the vision and generosity to pass the levy and people that paid their taxes (..) and the people who first brought the idea forth," and went on to thank Laura Raymond and Ming Chow who with the Department of Neighborhoods helped get the project underway.