April 2014

Information provided by Washington Tenants Union

WHEN: Sunday, April 27th

WHERE: Meet at Ballard Commons - 11:30 AM
Rally at Golden Tides Marina 6107 Seaview - 12:45 PM

WHO: Tenants of the Lockhaven Apartments in Ballard, Tenants of the Theodora in Ravenna, Tenants from across Seattle

WHAT:This Sunday, April 27th, tenants from the Lockhaven, Theodora, and from across Seattle will march through Ballard to demand that John Goodman, chairman of Goodman Real Estate and Ballard High School alumnus, stop retaliating against tenants and negotiate for affordability at the Lockhaven and Theodora. After months of sending proposals to Mr. Goodman to maintain the Lockhaven as affordable, Mr. Goodman has not only met tenants requests with a consistent “no”, sending notices to tenants to move out, in some cases, 5 months earlier than expected. This Sunday, tenants march to Mr. Goodman’s private marina and residence to ask Mr. Goodman to be a better man for Ballard, Ravenna, and Seattle.

WHAT: Mayor Murray will announce his proposal for raising the minimum wage in Seattle

WHEN: TODAY, Thursday, April 24, 3 p.m.

WHERE: Norm B. Rice Room, Seattle City Hall, seventh floor
600 Fourth Ave, Seattle

Tyee took care of business early in a 4-1 boys soccer rout of Renton Friday.

The Totems jumped out to a 4-0 lead by the end of the first half against the winless Indians and cruised to victory from there.

Tyee improved to 5-1-2 in Seamount League action for second place in the standings while knocking Renton to 0-8-0.

"We're just a bit behind where we were last year, but still on track," said Tyee head coach Allen Rider, whose team is coming off a state playoff appearance last year. "But a lot of other teams in the league are good, too."

One of those is first place Kennedy Catholic, who the Totems will meet Friday, May 2 at Highline Memorial Stadium. JFK won the first meeting between the two teams, 2-0.

"We'll be home right here," said Rider after this past Friday's win on the same pitch.

Junior midfielder/forward Adama Kante scored the first two goals for Tyee against the Indians.

He scored the first 7 minutes, 45 seconds in and drilled the second with 20:10 remaining until halftime.

Two other Totems scored before that time.

With the defeat of King County Transportation District Proposition 1, King County must prepare for a reduction in transit service starting this fall.

With a second count of ballots reported Wednesday afternoon by King County Elections, Proposition 1 is behind with a 54.5 percent no vote.

“The voters have not rejected Metro. They have voted against this particular means of funding Metro – the only one available under state law. A state transportation package has always been our first choice. But, after years of trying, time ran out for action in Olympia,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “We gave the voters a choice, and presented a proposal for saving Metro Transit and maintaining our roads. They have chosen a reduced level of service, and we will carry out the will of the voters. Tomorrow I will transmit legislation to the King County Council to reduce service by 550,000 hours and eliminate 72 bus routes.”

“I want to thank the unprecedented coalition that backed this effort, and all the volunteers who worked so hard on it, as well as the thousands of bus operators who keep our communities moving each day,” he added.

Highline Community College, “Rock the Vote” and SeaTac Municipal Court partner for special events

City of SeaTac, Wash. (April 15, 2014) – The SeaTac Municipal Court is pleased to announce the event lineup for the 2014 SeaTac Municipal Court Law Week, happening April 28-May 2. In partnership with “Rock the Vote” and Highline Community College, this year’s festivities will present a series of events following the American Bar Association theme “American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters.”

“We were delighted to receive recognition from the American Bar Association for our event lineup last year, and this year’s program is even more exciting,” said Judge Elizabeth M. Cordi-Bejarano, of SeaTac Municipal Court. “We want to thank our fellow city officials, King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg, Senator Patty Murray’s Office, Former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice, and all of the other participants for their tremendous commitment to this effort.”

With the defeat of King County Transportation District Proposition 1, King County must prepare for a reduction in transit service starting this fall.

With a second count of ballots reported Wednesday afternoon by King County Elections, Proposition 1 is behind with a 54.5 percent no vote.

“The voters have not rejected Metro. They have voted against this particular means of funding Metro – the only one available under state law. A state transportation package has always been our first choice. But, after years of trying, time ran out for action in Olympia,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “We gave the voters a choice, and presented a proposal for saving Metro Transit and maintaining our roads. They have chosen a reduced level of service, and we will carry out the will of the voters. Tomorrow I will transmit legislation to the King County Council to reduce service by 550,000 hours and eliminate 72 bus routes.”

“I want to thank the unprecedented coalition that backed this effort, and all the volunteers who worked so hard on it, as well as the thousands of bus operators who keep our communities moving each day,” he added.

Are you ready for some local improv? Coming May 16-24 is KAZOKU! an improvised game show at Pershing Hall in West Seattle. It's produced by KRAM Improv.

According to the organizers the show takes a family teaming with hang-ups and dysfunction and pits them against the brave and beloved Audience Team in a series of outrageous challenges, with everyone competing to win prizes.

KAZOKU was inspired by “I Survived a Japanese Game Show” and “Minute to Win It,” the organizers said with each performance of KAZOKU! a completely fresh non-stop evening of improvisational scene- and game- based comedy, driven by the suggestions from the audience. The family-themed challenges run the gamut from highly competitive and tricky, to just plain ridiculous.

KRAM Improv is made up of: Angela Bennett, Alex Dittmar, Rachel Jackson, and Kristin Olsen.

By Jeremy Martin

Tuesday afternoon Chief Sealth avenged an early season loss to rival West Seattle by coming away with a decisive 4-1 victory in boys soccer.

Luis Medina scored two goals, Devin Oxford put in another and Yael Pina chipped in with a goal and two assists for a Seahawk squad seeking a big homefield win.

A large and boisterous crowd showed up with home made signs and plenty of spirit for one of the area's most heated rivalry games.

West Seattle came out with plenty of energy but was unable to come away with the season sweep thanks in no small part to Sealth's potent offensive attack.

Alazar Gilay came away with the Wildcats loan goal despite the team repeatedly getting chances deep in Seahawk territory.

A windy and wet evening did little to dampen the energy as both squads gave great effort in this highly physical and aggressive match.

information from Highline Cancer Center

Highline Cancer Center’s commitment to excellence in providing quality care to patients has been nationally recognized for the second consecutive three-year term. The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) awarded Highline Cancer Center with the Outstanding Achievement Award for meeting seven strict standards.

“We are honored to be one of only two hospitals in Washington to receive this recognition,” said Jacqui Sinatra, director of Highline Cancer Center. “As an accredited program, Highline continues to demonstrate its dedication to the best treatment and support for our cancer patients.”

Highline Cancer Center has been accredited as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program since 1985. Receiving care at a CoC approved program ensures patients have access to the latest technology, a multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate care, information about clinical trials and new treatments, access to cancer education and support, and most importantly, quality care close to home.

By Peggy Sturdivant

It was my friend Rita Bresnahan who first introduced me to the term Silver Sneakers. She was only an occasional drop-in at MJ’s yoga class at Ballard Health Club because she was a Silver Sneakers member at Olympic Athletic Club on Leary Way. As a Group Health member she paid no fees.

Over the years in Ballard, and with friends like Rita, now 80 years old, I’ve realized this generation of seniors is not at all like that of my grandparent’s generation. When I was young my Grandpa-Next-Door still brought the car around for his wife, pulling it up to the side door. She wore a big apron, lots of face powder and clip-on earrings. She would never have been in the hot tub in the Women’s Locker Room at the Olympic Athletic Club. It’s possible she never even heard of a hot tub. In her entire life she never wore sneakers.