April 2016

CrossFit Twenty Pound Hammer opens in Ballard on April 9th. Owned by Ballard-area residents, Steve Amoroso, Monica Olsson, Eric Dagg, and Ross Rosen. Twenty Pound Hammer aims to build a foundation for fitness and community in their Ballard neighborhood.

Located at 4550 9th Ave. NW, on the corner of 46th and Leary, Twenty Pound Hammer boasts high ceilings and tons of natural light from big windows. The Ballard location was chosen both for its central location in the neighborhood and its accessibility to other parts of the city, along with free parking spaces. “While we place a high priority on the individual, we are dedicated to building a strong community amongst our athletes,” says Steve Amoroso, co-owner and head coach. “In a neighborhood like Ballard, where community is key, this feels like the perfect fit.”

By Amanda Knox

Nick Drummond is a young but seasoned musician from Seattle. His bands are the acclaimed acoustic trio, The Senate, and the folksy duo, Impossible Bird. Nick was kind enough to meet with me to discuss his new album, Follow the Rivulets, the product of his solo musical endeavors.

Can you tell me about your album, Follow the Rivulets?

It’s got heartbreak in there. A seven-year-long relationship fell out from under me, but I don’t think of it as a break-up album. It’s optimistic and stubbornly hopeful. It’s fun and vibrant. The way I look at it, if I’m combining lyrical imagery and melody in a way that connects to a listener and you can feel what the song is about and I can make you dance at the same time, then I’m doing my job right. That’s my overall approach.

Did you feel like you had to make an active effort to create that silver lining, or does that come naturally to you?

The Washington State Dept. of Transportation is urging people who would normally take the Alaskan Way Viaduct to get downtown to adjust their mode of transport while the viaduct is shut down for what they plan as a two week closure starting April 29.

They've made some changes themselves to get ready for the closure with regard to the Water Taxi and more (see link for the full Water Taxi piece you can print out with schedules and more information)

• 10-minute commute from Seacrest Park in West Seattle to downtown Seattle on the new MV Doc Maynard with capacity for 278 passengers.
• Higher-capacity vehicles on shuttle routes 773 and 775.
• Additional parking will be available
– SW Bronson Way and Harbor Ave SW— a total of 160 parking spaces.
– Pier 2 with a free shuttle connector— 200+ parking spaces for commuters.
• No charge for bikes.

Additional efforts to help move people during the closure

Transit
• King County Metro is rerouting 12 routes and will deploy 22 extra buses to help maintain schedules
• King County Water Taxi will add two extra trips to its Vashon route

With a background that included time at the Pink Door in Seattle and as a Managing Partner of Daily Dessert, Kurt Goddard, the new Executive Pastry Chef at Salty’s on Alki brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

Goddard was born in Traverse City, Michigan and grew up in that area. During his childhood he gained an appreciation for good cooking since his grandparents were cooks in the military and his parents were foodies.

Kurt is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America but much of his knowledge has come through his own self teaching. He has studied French, Swedish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Mexican pastries but his most memorable experience was Vanilla Mascarpone Tart by Pierre Herme in Paris.

Goddard worked at kitchens in Montana and Colorado fresh out of school but had an urge to move west and Seattle was a good fit. During his time at the Pink Door he learned how to stay organized in very tight spaces, in a very busy kitchen before moving to the regionally famous Macrena Bakery.

West Seattle Junction businesses are teaming up with their favorite nonprofits for a fun day of shopping and eating to benefit many important causes. On April 30, each participating business will be donating 10% of their sales to the nonprofit of their choice. Stop by your favorite Junction retailers and restaurants to lend your support and make a difference through your purchases. It’s an easy and fun way to show your community spirit and just how much you care!

Here's a list of the Junction businesses and the non-profit they are supporting:

• Bakery Nouveau Southwest Seattle Historical Society
• Capers Northwest Hope and Healing
• Carmilia’s Northwest Hope and Healing
• City Mouse Studio WestSide Baby
• Click! Design That Fits Art with Heart
• Coastline West Seattle Food Bank
• Community Acupuncture Project of West Seattle Alternative Health Care Access Campaign
• Cupcake Royale Nature Consortium
• Curious Kidstuff WestSide Baby
• Easy Street Records West Seattle Food Bank
• Emerald Water Anglers Wild Steelhead Coalition

"We never argued", said Edith Bailey about their 73 years of marriage. John and Edith Bailey will celebrate this rare event next month with many of their children, grandchildren and great-grand children visiting them at their Judson Park Retirement Community in Des Moines.
Gregory Heights is a long way from Wheatland, Wyoming and further yet from the Cottonwood Grange hall, where John and Edith first danced together in 1939. Wheatland is between Casper and Cheyenne, in the eastern third of the state.
John knew Edith's brother, being introduced to Edith from halfway across the street that year. That brief meeting led to a dance at the hall where an 8-piece band was playing a waltz.
John got up his courage, whisking Edith around the floor. He'd learned to dance in high school when the basketball team was not using the gym. "Edith wore a black dress with a white lace collar," John said. "I still have it," Edith beamed. "He's was an excellent dancer," Edith added. "And still is!," she said.

King County will be pouring concrete on-site Saturday, April 23 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to encase an electrical duct bank on the north side of the facility building. The electrical lines will provide power to the facility building and underground storage tank. The concrete will protect the electrical lines from moisture and heat.

Up to 10 trucks an hour will deliver concrete to the site. One concrete pump truck will be located on the east side of Beach Drive S.W. to pump the concrete onto the duct bank. Trucks delivering concrete will enter the site from Lincoln Park Way S.W. and exit using 48th Ave S.W. Trucks waiting to pour will park on Lincoln Park Way S.W. Expect traffic delays and congestion while the pour is underway. Flaggers will be on site to safely direct traffic through the work zone.

The Highline area has a new healthcare  option now. CHI Franciscan Health announced this week the opening of an prompt care facility in Burien at 16045 1st Ave. S. Just under a year in construction, the walk-in clinic features two separate care divisions. Scheduled primary care and prompt care with entrances for both.

The state-of-the-art building will accommodate more than 30 skilled physicians, on a ratio of one doctor for every 2.5 patients plus more than 100 staff members.

Why is there a need here for this type of service? The answer depends on the severity and type of illness or injury. Some options for health care include doctors’ offices and clinics, urgent care clinics, virtual urgent care or hospital emergency rooms. For most medical problems, you should go to your regular health care provider first. Because he or she knows you and your medical history, your regular health care provider is in the best position to deliver expert, personalized care.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

Thursday, April 21
Baseball
Mt. Rainier 11, TJ 2
Mount Rainier trounced Thomas Jefferson Thursday by an 11-2 score, after losing two games to the Raiders earlier in the week.
Highline 7, Sammamish 6
The Pirates posted a non-league victory over Sammamish on Thursday.
Seattle Prep 11, Kennedy 1
Kennedy Catholic absorbed a non-league loss Thursday.

Tennis
Mt. Rainier 3, Kentwood 2
Mount Rainier edged the Conquerors, 3-2, Thursday.
Cleveland 6, Chief Sealth 5
Chief Sealth was topped by the Eagles of Cleveland.

Boys track and field
Renton 80, Foster 51
The Bulldogs were outrun by the Indians on Thursday.
Lindbergh 113, Evergreen 31
Lindbergh dealt the Wolverines a defeat Thursday.
Lindbergh 119, Highline 26
The Pirates were sunk by Lindbergh on Thursday.
Lindbergh 135, Tyee 5
Tyee absorbed a lopsided loss Thursday.

Girls track and field
Renton 104, Foster 41
The Bulldogs also lost to Renton on the girls side Thursday.
Lindbergh 101, Highline 36
Lindbergh outscored Highline on Thursday.

To dramatize and draw attention to the need to recycle clothing on Earth Day, Savers/Value Village, the global thrift store chain, sponsored an interactive art installation at Alki Beach. Taking the form of a "clothing spill" a kind of mock environmental disaster, the art asks people to consider their clothing footprint and to rethink reuse.

Every year, North Americans send 10.5 million tons of clothing to landfills, 95 percent of which could have been recycled or reused. This installation is made from thousands of pieces of used clothing and represents the impact your decisions about how to dispose of used clothing have on the environment. This visually arresting wake-up call asks people to rethink reuse—spare landfills and resources by donating your used goods/ buying stuff that lasts/ buying used clothing.

As a purpose-driven thrift store chain focused on reuse, Savers/ValueVillage kept nearly 650 million pounds of reusable items out of landfills last year—including more than 45 million pounds of clothing, textiles and other items from local landfills in Washington state. https://www.savers.com/rethinkreuse