March 2015

Providence Mount St. Vincent is inviting the public to attend a mass to celebrate the naming of its chapel in honor of William Pigott's visionary commitment, legacy of faith, service and sacrificial giving.

The mass will begin at 11 a.m. on April 26, 2015 in the chapel at Providence Mount St. Vincent, 4831 35th Ave. SW, Seattle. The Very Reverend Paul Magnano will preside. The event will honor William Pigott and Ann P. Wyckoff, long-time supporters of Providence Mount St. Vincent. "It's an honor to continue my grandfather's legacy," Wyckoff said about naming the William Pigott Chapel in honor of her grandfather.

In 1924, Pigott and five other lead donors partnered with the Sisters of Providence to raise the needed funds to build St. Vincent Home for the Aged, today called Providence Mount St. Vincent. Together they held the vision that a just society must plan for and provide care for its elders. The building was dedicated on April 26, 1924.

This year, we'll be highlighting the findings from the Ballard Open Space Plan and looking to you to spark future parks, public art, gardens, green space connectors and habitat in Northwest Seattle. Because you are a mover and shaker in this great community, your participation in this collaborative event is crucial.

Groundswell NW will also present our "Local Heroes" awards, which recognize individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to parks and open space in Ballard.

Doors open at 6PM for an open house where you can learn more about Groundswell NW's partners and our projects. The Civic Social will begin at 6:30PM.

You bring your best ideas, Groundswell NW will bring the treats.

Questions? Contact Dawn Hemminger, Groundswell NW President, Board of Directors

Groundswell NW Annual Meeting & Civic Social
Tuesday March 24
Doors open 6PM, Program 6:30PM-8:30PM
Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St
Free onsite parking

Please join us for a work party at Ballard Corners Park (17th Ave NW & NW 63rd Street) on Saturday, March 28th from 9am-2pm, rain or shine.

We'll be preparing plants for spring, weeding, spreading wood chip mulch, and cleaning up debris. The bulbs we added last fall are getting ready to bloom - come enjoy the fruits of your past labor, and help get the park in shape for summer fun! Some tools and refreshments will be provided. If you have your own gloves and tools please bring them. Any questions, please contact Gabriella: gabriella@seanet.com or (206) 782-3238. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Meetings are held the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, from 12:30-2:00pm, at Ballard Senior Center, 5429 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107. For information call Rebecca Meaux at 206.297.0403.

The Department of Planning and Development has announced two decisions for land use applications in Ballard. Both applications were for subdivisions. Appeals for these decisions must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than 4/6/2015.

The DPD is also accepting comments for proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Plan.

DPD decisions:

1717 NW 64TH ST: Granted

Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6409239. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots.

5917 20TH AVE NW: Granted

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

No, I don’t really want to return to the age of dinosaurs because according to the experts there weren’t any people in the beginning. But I would like to improve conditions in this techie world of ours. You have read what I have written about the complexity of life in the corporate, urban world. I am living it so I know what it takes to move mountains to affect change to serve more of humanity. I know that you have all experienced life in this complex world and some of you have given up trying to get all your needs met. Just think, the fat cats who escape into their ivory towers at the top are far removed from people who march for improved conditions for everyone.

Heavy-duty door no match for ravenous thief with lust for chandeliers
On March 7, Seattle Police responded to a burglary at a home located on the 8500 block of 15th Avenue Northwest. The complainant checked on his property that morning and found the deadbolt to a storage door cut. A 40-year-old crystal chandelier, a toolbox full of tools and tools were taken from the storage unit. The complainant had reported a theft at the same property on Feb. 2. He installed a heavy-duty door and deadbolt after the incident, but found the door had failed. No fingerprints were recovered.

Housecleaner finds home ransacked
On March 6, officers were dispatched to a home on the 7000 block of Jones Avenue Northwest were a burglary occurred. The complainant told officers that a housecleaner had entered the home and thought it had been burglarized. She noticed things were “messier than usual.” She said closets and drawers were rifled through. The housecleaner immediately exited the home and called police and the homeowner. A Macbook Pro, iPad, two iPods and a pair of Beats Headphones were stolen. No fingerprints were recovered.

Thrive 9 Birthday Bash
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
www.youngstownarts.org
Sat., March 28, 5-9 p.m. Help celebrate 9 years of the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, West Seattle’s dynamic arts & culture hub. Music & dancing, games & prizes, food & drink, beer garden, and family fun. Benefits the amazing youth programs at Youngstown! Tickets: $10/adults, $5/kids under 12 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1238982 or call 206.935.2999. Can’t make it, but want to support our arts programming: www.youngstownarts.org/support

Volunteer Soccer Coaches Needed
High Point Community Center
206.684.7422
South Park Community Center
206.684.7451
Spring 2015, Mon. and/or Wed. afternoon / evenings. Both Centers are looking for volunteer soccer coaches to start up a new soccer league in their neighborhoods. Coaches will teach soccer skills to 5-7 & 8-10 year olds. Games will be on Friday nights. If interested contact: giovannina.souers@seattle.gov

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206 937 7169

By Pat Cashman

A couple of years ago, I was emceeing a big medical conference in Spokane. It’s not necessarily important to mention Spokane, but I can’t resist name-dropping.

During a morning breakfast in a fancy hotel, attendees shoveled down scrambled eggs, bacon and other grease-enriched foods. Did I mention this was a medical conference?

As they were finishing their meal, I came to the stage to introduce a keynote speaker. After reading the fellow’s brief biography, I brought him to the stage. The audience offered a smattering of applause. (A ‘smattering’ is slightly more than no applause at all, but far less than thunderous.)

The fellow began his remarks: “My friends, I am going to speak to you today about something that is rarely discussed in our current society. I am going to talk to you about
integrity, truthfulness and honesty.”
And so he did. For a mind (and butt) numbing hour and half.

I watched the audience start to nod off early on---something noteworthy in mid-morning.
I saw one guy assume a position facedown in his eggs.