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[Smitty]

Couldn’t agree more JoB.

Just stating that had Santorum written this in college he would be being crucified in the MSM right now. Impossible to prove, but we all know it would be happening. Romney is a bully because he gave a guy a haircut in high school is a pretty good example.

[cadbury]

And while we’re on the subject of Sanders and the press here is an interesting article about the lack of serious press coverage regarding his campaign.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-boehlert/the-press-and-bernie-sanders_b_7469882.html

A highlight:

“Sanders’ polling is actually in the neighborhood of the GOP’s current second tier of Rand Paul (9.2 percent), Mike Huckabee (8.6 percent), Ted Cruz (8.6 percent,) Ben Carson (7.4), and Chris Christie (5.4 percent). Yet those guys have had no trouble securing their fair share of media coverage.”

[MrsShaw]

I’m forwarding on this message from Livable Ballard (info@livableballard.org) about some pending City Council code legislation that could ultimately impact West Seattle.

“This is our best and perhaps last chance to save Ballard!

It’s now or never; email your council member (addresses below), show up at the city council hearing, speak up at the hearing, or make your peace with whatever developers want to do to our neighborhoods. We must make ourselves heard right now. A lot of us.

Public Hearing:

Tuesday June 2 at 2:00 – 4:00 pmCity Hall, 600 4th Ave., in City Council Chambers

The Seattle City Council is debating changes to the low-rise zoning code that will affect our neighborhood. The proposed changes that are being considered are a direct result of the Livable Ballard petition and other grassroots neighborhood efforts. The City Council has heard plenty from property developers, who are already fiercely fighting the modest changes we’ve proposed. Now council members need to hear from concerned citizens like you! If you care about the course of development in Ballard please speak up on behalf of the neighborhood: email and call council members (see below), and attend the public hearing.

Background:

As you’re most likely painfully aware, the single-family area north of downtown Ballard is being demolished at an alarming rate following changes to the zoning code made in 2010. The resulting new buildings are dramatically out of scale with the neighborhood, as the new code allows more and larger units, much closer to or on lot lines. Developers are able to easily avoid design review requirements, resulting in no opportunity at all for affected residents to provide meaningful comment or input as our neighborhood is torn down house by house.

The Livable Ballard petition (http://livableballard.org/issues/), which you signed along with more than 1,000 of your neighbors, proposed six modest code corrections that would close several developer loopholes and correct many of the unintended consequences we are seeing as a result of the 2010 code changes. As a result of your signatures, legislation was introduced in 2014 to address some of our concerns. Since then, intense lobbying by developers and their allies has resulted in those legislative proposals being further weakened.

We need your help to ensure that real action is taken, instead of empty symbolic gestures that will allow the new status quo to continue largely unchecked, with no notification of upcoming projects, no ability to comment or object, no design review of any kind, and the continued proliferation of unnecessarily large buildings, much closer to the sidewalk and existing homes than they need to be.

Arrive early to sign up if you’d like to speak. Speakers will get two minutes each. If you don’t want to speak, you can cede your time to someone else, but we need numbers!

Council Members to Contact:

The legislation currently being discussed is proposed by the Planning, Land Use and Sustainability (PLUS) Committee of the Seattle City Council. It’s particularly critical to contact Councilmember Mike O’Brien, who is running to represent District 6 (which includes Ballard) in the new district council elections this fall. He’s the Chair of the PLUS Committee and currently appears to be placing the interests of developers over his constituents. Let him know you live in District 6 and your vote in the fall depends on his passing meaningful reform to the low-rise code. It is also important to contact the other PLUS Committee members: Tim Burgess, Nick Licata, and Tom Rasmussen.

Contact information for the four members of the PLUS Committee:

Mike O’Brien, Chair, 206-684-8800, mike.obrien@seattle.gov

Tim Burgess, 206-684-8806, tim.burgess@seattle.gov

Nick Licata, 206-684-8803, nick.licata@seattle.gov

Tom Rasmussen, 206-684-8808, tom.rasmussen@seattle.gov

Suggested Talking Points:

Whether you’re planning to speak at the hearing, send an email, or place a phone call to a council member’s office, share your outrage with the City’s presumption that our neighborhood should be demolished to achieve city-wide planning objectives. Seattle is a large city. Not everybody has to live in Ballard. Other neighborhoods need to accommodate their share of growth as well. Here are some key things to ask for:

Close loopholes that allow developers to put more units on a lot than intended. Right now, developers are able to subdivide lots and exceed density limits due to a rounding loophole in the Land Use Code. This loophole must be corrected for all properties in the LR1 zones and developers should be required to comply with density limits.

Require reasonable side setbacks for rowhouses. The 2010 code allows “rowhouse” style townhomes to be built right up to the property line with no consideration of adjacent homes. This is unacceptable. A 5-foot side setback needs to be required for rowhouses, except in special cases with input from neighbors and an appropriate public process.

Require new developments to be set further back from the front of the lot. The 2010 code revisions reduced required front setbacks from the average of neighboring properties to just 5–7 feet. This has resulted in developments that are dramatically out-of-step with the neighboring properties, crowd the sidewalk and adjacent structures, and are visible from blocks away. Front setbacks should be the average of those on neighboring properties.

Require meaningful public involvement for all developments of three or more units. When the 2010 code changes were made, developers were given more “flexibility” in exchange for participating in a new Streamlined Design Review (SDR) process that would let neighbors comment on all developments of three or more units. Not one development of three or more units in LR1 zoned Ballard has been subject to SDR because developers are able to use loopholes to avoid this process. This urgently needs to be corrected. All new projects with three or more units must be required to go through the SDR process, which needs to include a public meeting with the community with all decisions subject to appeal.

Our allies at Seattle Speaks Up are also proposing a number of smart, sensible low-rise code corrections that would encourage better development around the city. See what they have to say here: https://seattlespeaksup.wordpress.com/

[julie98106]

Benghazi, lack of media access, financial improprieties, support of repressive regimes of women,

what is up with the mindless support of those who violate the foremost tenets of Democracy?

[KBear]

It sounds like fences and gardens were built on a public right-of-way, so now the city is taking back what was never yours to begin with.

[julie98106]

I have a collection of pines, junipers, and assorted, and am seeking others with the same interest in the area. I make regular trips to Bonsai NW and would welcome a companion.

[trickycoolj]

2muchwhine that is amazing! I will email you shortly. What a wonderful surprise after a long work day. :)

I’m very excited to visit at Christmas. This is my first time going at Christmas since I was 7 years old in 1991. Most the time we would always visit during summer or once I was in college and beyond I would visit in September/October for the lower fares. It’s been hard to tell mom I won’t be here this year with her family but as my American cousins have mostly all married and had kids the gatherings have gotten too complicated and it was the right time to finally see dad’s family for Christmas! :)

[tcayce]

May 27, 2015

Job Description: Part-Time Front Desk Coordinator

Cayce Real Estate Services, a full-service real estate management firm in Seattle, has been operating for the past 35 years. We are currently seeking a professional to work in our West Seattle office. Our new part-time Front Desk Coordinator will be responsible for consistently delivering exemplary customer service when communicating with residents, owners, vendors, and inquiring prospects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer inbound phone calls and assist clients

• Respond to inbound phone/email inquiries on available rental properties

• Greet walk-in clients

• Assist in scheduling appointments for property showings

• Maintain key check-out log book and proper placement of rental keys

• Assist in posting notices at various properties

• Promote and foster positive relationships with residents, owners, vendors, and co-workers

• Prepare and mail notices and letters to residents, owners, other parties

• Ensure that positive, collaborative internal and external relationships are fostered and maintained

• Ensure that resident questions, inquiries, and/or concerns are appropriately addressed in a timely manner

• Ensure the delivery of great customer service to everyone, including residents, prospective residents, owners, vendors, team members, etc

• Follow and enforce all fair housing and local landlord and tenant laws and regulations

• Perform other duties in the categories above as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Must be highly organized and efficient

• Must maintain an exceptional level of attention to detail

• Must be able to multi-task extremely well and handle numerous activities simultaneously

• Must continually demonstrate exceptional customer service skills

• Must have familiarity of computer use and working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Picture Manager, etc.)

• Must be able to comprehend and communicate in the English language with exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Must be able to communicate by telephone, fax, e-mail, text, video conferencing, in person etc.

• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner and a team environment

• Ability to keep information strictly confidential

• Relate well to people from diverse backgrounds

• Semi-frequent local travel with own personal vehicle

• Must have outstanding prioritization skills and be able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and a continually heavy work load

• Must have the ability to independently diagnose, define, and solve both simple and complex problems

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferably, a bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, accounting, or a resources/personnel management related discipline

• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds

At Cayce Real Estate Services it is our belief that each team member should have the opportunity to realize their potential and contribute to the overall success of the company. We do our very best to provide you with all the necessary tools to see you exceed expectations and strive to achieve a comfortable work and home life.

Apply today!

Cayce Real Estate Services is an equal opportunity employer. Please include resume, cover letter, and any reference(s). Please, no phone calls at this time.

Compensation D.O.E. — Likely to start between $10-$15/Hr.

Send email titled “PT Front Desk Candidate” to Manager at jessica@cayceres.com.

Position Available June 2015.

[ilovecoffee]

Mo’s Espresso is hiring ASAP! We are a independently owned coffee kiosk located on the United States Coast Guard Base Seattle(pier 36). I am looking for an individual with customer service experience, barista/food service experience and a joyous attitude. Manual espresso machine experience preferred. This is a Full Time Position, you must have open availability m-f shop hours are 6am-1pm.

A Mo’s Barista: motivated, friendly, quick learner, flexible schedule, team player, quality oriented and exceptional customer service.

We value genuine relationships with each one of our regulars; in return they value us the same. If you are not a people person, this may not be the place for you.

Look forward to hearing from you :)

please email resumes to owner Jenny at jenmomyer@yahoo.com

[WSB]

(posting for someone whose registration we can’t fix right now – no affiliation – just trying to help since the software is flailing)

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Multi-family Church-wide Rummage Sale

Something for everyone:

Household & kitchen items

Baby & Kids stuff

Clothing for all ages

Small suitcases & duffel bags

Kids bikes

Various Pet items

Books!

Small vacuum cleaner

DVD/VCR combo

Outdoor motion detector light

Hanging pot rack

Bed frame

and much, much more!

Saturday, May 30 from 9am-3pm

5239 19th Ave SW

Delridge Neighborhood West Seattle

All proceeds will benefit the First Church youth service trip to Portland this summer

[anonyme]

herongrrrl…probably. But they only scatter within their little area, then cluster back together. And they’re only there in groups for a few days at most before they broaden their horizons. This is essential, as they are carnivorous after all. Once they begin to feed, brothers and sisters are fair game, so they spread out as best they can.

[buffalobleu]

thanks everyone! we do have kids and we’ll definitely need a fun distraction for them besides an intro to the neighborhood, so I’m sure we’ll be at both the parade and the festival.

I’ve already been following WSB on Facebook, so it’s like we’re already there . . . except it’s 49 degrees in SF right now, so, not quite :)

[Farmerbetsy]

La Leche League of West Seattle Memorial day gathering! LLL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting breastfeeding families. Bring the whole fan-damly for a casual gathering. We will have access to our regular meeting room, although the building will be closed, in Neighborhood House in High Point, 10:30 am to 12 noon. We welcome ALL families, regardless of family structure, method of putting food into your baby, stage of pregnancy, feeding, and weaning, and wherever you are on the rainbow. EVERYONE is welcome, including partners, spouses, support people, and non-separating children. At Monday’s meeting, support people are welcome to hang with us or to take older children out to the lovely playground, Bee Garden, and park. We will discuss parenting through breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding. Come one, come all!

[WSB]

Maybe a downtown shelter like Union Gospel Mission? http://www.ugm.org –

http://www.ugm.org/site/PageServer?pagename=waystogive_donategoodsandservices_needslist

Also, did you check the White Center Food Bank, which serves part of West Seattle as well? http://www.whitecenterfoodbank.org –

[jenilynn30]

Hello and welcome! So there actually is free street parking all along both sides of Harbor Ave SW. That being said, on busier days such as weekends or when there is an event (Sounders, Mariners) and the summer time in general a parking space can be much harder to come by. I cant speak to the parking situation for the standard times that many people commute to work. I would also say that if you were going to start using the water taxi on a regular basis you may want to look into getting ORCA card. It saves you a tiny bit of money each way, but it adds up and its just easier then fumbling with $4.75 each time you board. The taxi if paying in cash is exact change only. You can also take your bike onto the water taxi and that would allow you to make your way to Seattle Center but also essentially remove your need to find a parking space. It is a nice little trip across :)

[JTB]

This is only the beginning of what promises to be a long disruption of traffic flow along Alaska and Fauntleroy while this project proceeds.

Judging from the way so many large pickups and SUV’s use parking spaces and navigate the streets of West Seattle, I assume most drivers are familiar with the notion that the driver of a big vehicle gets their way and has no obligation to observe rules of the road or basic courtesy. :-d

[Bonnie]

I went yesterday too and loved it also. Very friendly staff and yummy food! I had the veggie sandwich and it was very delicious.

[deener]

Are you looking for a unique career? Do you want to wake up excited to go to work every morning, confident that you’re having a positive impact on your community? The Little Gym of West Seattle might be the place for you! Working at The Little Gym will give you the opportunity to grow and nurture your creative side while instilling confidence and a sense of success in children through gymnastics.

We guarantee that boredom at your job will be a thing of the past; you will be challenged daily to build skills and relationships in a unique fun environment. You will also have the privilege of working with people just like you: fun, energetic, active, hardworking and creative individuals.

Former gymnast, cheerleader, athlete or dancer? Show off your skills on a regular basis! If you have an eagerness to learn, we will teach you what you need to know to ensure your success! Whether you are looking to build a career or to build on your skills and experiences, this is the place for you!

We can’t wait to learn more about you! If you are interested in this position, please send us a cover letter and resume that explains why your strengths and experiences would make you a perfect fit for our team.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: dmargolis76@gmail.com

[IT Headquarters]

IT Headquarters, a computer repair and network solutions company, is looking for artists to show during the West Seattle Art Walk. Because we have a strong slant towards computers and technology, we are looking for artists who have a strong technology point of view.

We’re seeking artists whose medium includes wall art, jewelry, sculpture, and small computer-centric accessories.

The West Seattle Artwalk occurs on the second Thursday of each month from 6pm to 9pm. We are currently booking 4 mixed artists per artwalk for: June 11th, July 9th, August 13th and September 10th. We host artists without taking any commission and supply light appetizers and beverages. We also promote the artists across all of our social media and local media too.

If you feel you would be a fit, please email us your bio or website link, plus 2 JPEG’s of your work to loras@itheadquarters.com.

Thanks!

[vs]

We do have an APP student, but we also know other families and I haven’t noticed grumbling. We’ve been to a lot of schools in the district (big family–2 alternatives/k-8s, 2 middles, 1 high, 4 neighborhood k-5 [1 high income, 1 high FRL, 2 APP]), and this is up there with the very best–great art teacher, music, high safety standards, nice facility, strong principal (people want different things out of a principal –I’ve come to realize that much of what you need is someone who keeps good teachers happy and knows how to navigate the district, not a person who’s going seem warm and fuzzy.) The waitlists are long, and it seems like a lot of people still want to get in. I’d be curious to hear what the negative experiences have been.

[Swifty]

It’s not too late to sign up for summer camps at The Cove School in West Seattle. Weekly camps starting on June 15th for 2.5 to 5 year olds.

Camp runs from 9am to 12:30pm M-F

Cost is $220 per week or $195 per week if you register for 5 or more camps.

For more information visit The Cove School Website http://www.thecoveschool.com

To register https://thecoveschool.wufoo.com/forms/summer-camp-agreement-2015/

June 15-19 Science

June 22-26 Cooking

June 29-July 2 Gardening

July 13-17 Recycle

July 20-24 Mindfulness

July 27-31 Building

Aug 2-7 Cook

Aug 10-14 Waterworks

Aug 17-21 Art

[squareeyes]

And I thought I was dramatic at the sight of a spider or 300.

Which reminds me, it’s time to do my annual check for, and removal of, spider egg sacs on the sunny side of the house.

[sbre]

Last night I found a huge herd/flock/gaggle/hoard/cluster of itsy-bitsy-teeny-tiny yellow baby(?) spiders all huddled together (about 300 I would guess) on our back deck right along side the door jamb, when I pointed it out to my wife and began smashing them my wife started yelling…”NO, NO, DON’T TOUCH THEM, THOSE ARE FLESH EATING SPIDERS!!!!” and ran for the hills.

“Well, they’re dead ones now!” I replied. And was very happy to wake up this morning with all my flesh in tact.

Is there such a critter and are they found around here?

Inquiring minds want to know….Thanks

[mom2boys]

An update:

After trying everything mentioned above, thank you for all the suggestions…. We decided to pull my son from Madison to be taught at home. The final incident sent us over the edge. While filming for a school project my son caught the bully harassing a group of students he was in and although it is clearly against the schools own bully rules and it was on film they still refused to do anything except “investigate”. They felt because my son was part of the group and the rest of the group was not upset about the incident it wasn’t a breach of the no contact order in place.

So, we pulled him.

I have since learned this bully also targets a kid in a wheelchair.

We are considering legal action in hopes to get policy changed.

Please leave a message below if your child is also being harassed at Madison, I’d like to set up a future coffee meeting with parents to discuss our options.

[Huindekmi]

The DPD permit claim and fines are a joke. The city will lose badly in court and the only thing that will have been accomplished is making the Port of Seattle look like a bad business choice for any shipping company.

Wouldn’t any company think twice about signing a contract with the Port of Seattle with the knowledge that their legal, Federally approved venture could become a political football at the whim of the mayor? Today it is drilling in the Arctic. Tomorrow it could be exporting grain (*evil* Monsanto and GMOs! Eek!!) or the import of clothing/electronics (low wages! exploitation! Eek!) or coal trains (Global Warming! Dust! Eek!) or importing goods from China (civil rights abuses! Eek!) or… you get the point. There are many, MANY boogeymen out there in the world of Global Commerce and any venture through the port could spark another opportunity to score some points with Seattle voters, leading the mayor to levy some very suspect, trumped up charges, as in this case.

At the end of the day, nothing the Mayor and DPD has done will affect Arctic drilling one iota. It will, however, cost the city plenty of money to fight the action in court and cost even more in long term affect to the Port of Seattle’s operations. This action is stupid, short-sighted and ineffective. It will probably help the Mayor’s re-election, which I suspect is the real reason behind it, but that’s just my cynical side.

The only way to stop Arctic drilling is with legislation or action at the Federal level.