October 2006

We are looking, every day in every way, for more letters and Op-Ed pieces from our Ballard readers.

Or do you have nothing to say? Is everything perfect? Naaa! Where are the people with the complaints, the concerns, even the nitpicks?

Letters are the first thing many people read in a newspaper and in the newspaper's website. We print all of them, without editing or "correcting" opinion and "facts." It is just you and your brain between you and the readers of this newspaper.

Imagine what would happen if the Brand X papers downtown did this. They can't. We can.

IN AND FOR THE

COUNTY OF KING

NO: 06-4-02735-1SEA

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

CLERK'S ACTION REQUIRED

In the matter of the estate of: RICHARD W. BENDICKSEN, Deceased.

No. 06-4-05147-2SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

In the matter of the Estate OLGA SHULTZ, Deceased.

The Personal Representative (PR) named below has been appointed as Personal Representative (PR) of this estate.

IN AND FOR THE

COUNTY OF KING

NO: 06-4-03003-3SEA

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

CLERK'S ACTION REQUIRED

In the matter of the estate of: HAZEL G. MCELRATH, Deceased.

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF KING

NO: 06-4-05312-2SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

In the matter of the estate of: EMMI DRATH, Deceased.

THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF KING

NO: 06-4-05310-6SEA

NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030

In the matter of the estate of: ALICE REYNOLDS, Deceased.

The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate in the State of Washington.

Businesses and community groups in Ballard are criticizing Seattle and Washington State Departments of Transportation for failing to adequately evaluate economic risks from what could be as many as 10 years of traffic headaches building an Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement.

Formal letters from the Ballard District Council, Seattle Marine Business Coalition and Ballard Interbay Northend Manufacturing Industrial Center, among others, contend that until such an assessment is completed, political leaders will not be making an informed choice about what replacement scenario for the aging v

A surge of sidewalk cafes are turning trendy Ballard inside out. They're good for business, customers love them, and new zoning permits are getting the green light.

From 2001 to 2005, just one establishment per year recieved a sidewalk cafe permit in Ballard, but this year four have so far been granted. Zak's, Sofrito Rico.

Four years ago Mitchell Chavez was just a freshman with the responsibility of holding down the number one singles position for the Ballard Beavers boy's tennis team.

Now that he is a senior, Chavez has three seasons of experience playing against other top KingCo players and he is expecting a good senior season.

"I've been improving and working out, practicing with Brad (Head Coach and tennis professional Brad Hamilton)," said Chavez.

The team will rely on Chavez this year as it has in past years.

In boy's golf, the Ballard Beavers are closing the gap with eastside schools and their city rivals this season while fielding a relatively young team.

"We're picking it up quite a bit and are progressing quite a bit from last year," said Head Coach Ryan Nelson.

A year ago the team lost to many teams by large scores, as in the case of their Redmond match to open the 2006 season. Redmond won 183-255.

Judging by their subsequent scores starting the Garfield Bulldogs, Ballard showed improvement.