I think the people of the Ballard community are thrilled to see that the owners of Olympic Athletic Club are fighting to preserve this reminder of "Old Ballard" to accentuate their upcoming hotel.

This community is rapidly being over populated with modern condominiums and real estate moguls changing and distorting the old world charm of Ballard.

It's so refreshing to read an article of a family business fighting to restore the spirit of this wonderful community. Business owners as well as residents of the Ballard neighborhood have taken this issue to heart and hope that the sign is soon returned for preservation.

Good Luck!

Kammie Lisenby

Seattle