October 2015

Starting Oct. 15th and going until Nov. 30th Seattle University is asking Ballardites and those who work within the city to participate in a public safety survey. The results will assist officials in the Seattle Police Department with pinpointing the specific concerns that afflict each neighborhood around the city.

The survey can be accessed by visiting publicsafetysurvey.org and choosing your language of preference (Amharic, Chinese, English, Korean, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese are available). Taking just under 10 minutes to complete, the majority of the questions ask the participant to rate their feelings about crime trends and police interactions on scales ranging from 0 to 100, “very negative” to “very positive” and “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree”. There are prompts throughout the survey where participants can write longer notes explaining their responses and offering suggestions for improvements.

Per the release:

Starting Oct. 15th and going until Nov. 30th Seattle University is asking West Seattleites and those who work within the city to participate in a public safety survey. The results will assist officials in the Seattle Police Department with pinpointing the specific concerns that afflict each neighborhood around the city.

The survey can be accessed by visiting publicsafetysurvey.org and choosing your language of preference (Amharic, Chinese, English, Korean, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese are available). Taking just under 10 minutes to complete, the majority of the questions ask the participant to rate their feelings about crime trends and police interactions on scales ranging from 0 to 100, “very negative” to “very positive” and “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree”. There are prompts throughout the survey where participants can write longer notes explaining their responses and offering suggestions for improvements.

Per the release:

A Ballard author has published a new book that reveals the life of an Apache warrior who fought along side Geronimo and Cochise and who later joined the U.S. Army as a scout.

John Sandifer recently self published the book “Chatto’s Promise,” which documents the life of Chatto, a Chiricahua Chieftain, who became a U.S. scout and traitor in the eyes of his tribe. Though not regarded with the iconic recognition as his Apache comrades, his story is entangled with theirs and is equally compelling.

Chatto fought alongside Apaches warriors such as Cochise and Geronimo, and it’s said that he was responsible for one of the worst raids on American settlers during that era. However, when faced with recovering his wife and child from the Mexican army and the demise of his entire tribe, Chatto became a peacemaker and scout for the U.S. military. Later the U.S. betrayed Chatto and imprisoned him for 27 years with 500 other Apache in Florida. When Chatto was released he was not allowed to go back to his home in Arizona and died on a reservation in New Mexico at the age of 80.

The land use application for a proposed 4- story structure containing 21 residential units, 7 live/work units and 950 sq. ft. of retail space aimed at 4801 Fauntleroy Way SW was filed with Seattle DPD, Oct. 9

Surface parking for 6 spaces would be provided.

The proposed structure was the subject of an early design guidance review meeting in July.

The following comments, issues, and concerns were raised at the EDG Meeting:

•  Concerned over the lack of parking.
•  Concerned over potential construction impacts, including noise and parking.
•  Supported the proposed live-work programming along SW Edmunds Street.
•  Felt that the project was a unique mix of programming and that the massing was more
• interesting than a “box”.
•  Supported the concept for the corner as a multi-level commercial space.
•  Encouraged green building elements.
•  Appreciated that the applicant presented three different options.
•  Supported the density of the project.
•  Felt the massing had the potential to be an attractive building.

The 2015 West Seattle Community Ski & Snowboard Swap is coming up Friday Oct. 23. This local ski swap is a offers a way to buy or sell used equipment and get discounted deals on new gear. There will be a wide selection of skis, snowboards, boots, clothing, camping gear, accessories and more.

Friday October 23rd - Seller Drop Off, must register online.
Saturday October 24th 10am-6pm
Sunday October 25th 10am-4pm

To sell gear visit: http://shop.m2soutfitters.com/pages/skiswap and follow the directions for Flash Consign registration. Please review the seller agreement before signing up to get a the juicy details.

Location: VFW West Seattle
3601 SW Alaska St. Seattle 98126

Earlier today Mayor Murray announced that the City would not be pursuing a Civic Center Project contract renewal with Triad Capital Partners after their involvement in an apparent “shake down” of City Council candidate, Jon Grant.

“There were accounts this week in the media about Triad Development and its recent actions in a City Council race. I am extremely disappointed by these questionable actions – they do not represent the values of our city. Seattle expects and deserves better,” said Mayor Murray.

The Seattle Times released a story earlier this week that reported Jon Grant saying Triad Capital Partners senior vice president, Brett Allen, approached him at a campaign event and asked for a meeting to discuss ways a lawsuit against Triad could “go away.”

Triad secured a contract with the city in 2007 to construct the Civic Square Project west of Town Hall. The contract is set to expire Dec.31.

On Thursday, October 22, The Mark Restaurant, 918 SW. 152nd St. in Burien, will sponsor an all-day fundraiser to benefit the South King Council of the Blind. Invite a friend or two for a fabulous breakfast to start the day; meet friends or take a break from work for lunch; enjoy dinner and drinks with good friends in the evening! The choice is yours, and all will benefit The South King Council of the Blind.

Learn about guide dogs; see your name written in braille; learn about what resources are available to you or a friend or family member.

For more information on this event or the Council, send email to 1guidedog@gmail.com.

SKB deeply appreciates The Mark for its community spirit and willingness to support our work. Our mission is to reach out to those who have lost or are losing their vision, and to be a resource in South King County.

UPDATE 10/23/15

The original plan to begin sidewalk repairs in the Morgan Junction have been delayed while crews complete other work according to SDOT.

SDOT crews plan to start work on Thursday November 5th. They plan to start near Starbucks and work south. To minimize disruptions, they will only remove as much sidewalk as they can fully replace within four business days.

Work hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Parking will initially be restricted 24 hours a day up to the driveway to the Subway parking lot driveway approach. After they complete the northerly section, they will then restrict parking 24 hours a day south of the Subway parking lot driveway approach.

To maintain business access during construction, they will install ADA-compliant ramp “bridges” into each affected business until the new sidewalk is ready.

A Ballard business is being nationally recognized for a different take on an old tradition.

Krista’s Baking Company is a finalist in the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Audience Choice Awards. The baking company in the running for an award in the food category.

“It’s just really exciting for me. Even if I don’t win just the fact the business is recognized at that level is amazing. There are so many good brands nominated, and I’m glad to be along side them,” said Krista Nelson, owner and founder of Krista’s Baking Company.

Martha Stewart’s American Made is a nationally recognized awards program that celebrates new American small businesses making unique products. The Winner gets $10,000 to grow their business and a trip. One winner is picked through voting and judges pick nine others. Voting has already started and will end on October 19. Winners will be announced Oct. 23.

Nelson makes artisan cookie mixes using non-GMO ingredients sourced from the Northwest. Nelson, 22, launched her company just seven months ago. She’s from Ballard and went to Ballard High School, and Nelson recently graduated from Seattle University majoring in marketing.

Information from King County

The Annual King County Parks Family Halloween Carnival is coming up on Saturday, October 24th from 2-5pm at the White Center Community Center, in Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd 98146.)
Doors open at 2 p.m. and admission is FREE.

Local teens have planned nearly 30 different woodland-themed crafts and games for local children ages 10 and under.
Tickets for each activity are sold for .25 each or 4/$1.00.

In addition to the games, the carnival will also feature a free performance by Magician Jeff Evans at 3:30 p.m.
This year’s carnival is once again sponsored by the Teens and Staff of the White Center Teen Program. The WCTP offers free recreational, educational and social enrichment programming to over 900 culturally diverse participants ages 12-19 each year. The program operates five days a week, forty-eight weeks a year and provides structured recreational classes and programs, homework assistance, educational and computer resources, leadership training, volunteer opportunities, special events, field trips, and drop-in activities.