Holiday Magic busted out all over the Queen Anne Hilltop the evening of Friday, Dec. 7 - a day that will live in warm memory, if equestrienne Celia Brisbois has anything to say about it.
Project director says no problemOne of the tenants at the Lumen condominiums at 500 Mercer St. leaked an internal e-mail to the News last week that painted a dire financial picture of a project that includes a QFC on the ground floor. Alan Winningham - who has been managing the project as a principal with Landstar Real Estate LLC - stressed at a meeting last weekend with the tenant-owners that most of their worries were based on inaccurate information or had been taken care of, he said. "It was unfortunate, because I think it created an anxiety that was unnecessary."Still, the e-mail lists 23 areas of concerns: some minor but many major.
Holiday Magic busted out all over the Queen Anne Hilltop the evening of Friday, Dec. 7 - a day that will live in warm memory, if equestrienne Celia Brisbois has anything to say about it.
In the year following her partner's tragic drowning, Charlene Strong is reborn a national activist Charlene Strong is not so certain the grief will ever go away. As Dec. 14 approaches, however-a date that will commemorate the passing of her partner of 10 years, Kate Fleming-Strong has taken the route of activism in her honor. Last December, during a massive rain and wind storm, a torrential blast of water filled the basement of Strong and Fleming's Madison Valley home. Just moments before, Fleming had fled downstairs to rescue the very tools which kept her so sharp and prominent in the world of audio production. The award-winning audio book narrator and producer ventured into her windowless basement-the heart of her company, Cedar House Audio-where her life was taken by the city's most violent storm in almost 15 years.
Kay Hansen, manager of the Elite and an employee (off and on) for 15 years, toasts the re-opening of one of the city's oldest gay bars with new employee Jon Rodda. The Elite, a longtime fixture on Broadway, closed in February and moved to 1520 E. Olive Way. Following a 10-month delay to resolve a permit issue with the city, the Elite opened its doors on Dec. 1. On Saturday, Dec. 15, the Elite will celebrate an official grand reopening from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Volunteer Cary Petty preps a tree for customer Wayne Wentz on Sat., Dec. 8, at Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave. E. It's the 18th year Dunshee House has sold Christmas trees, which will be available through roughly Dec. 22.
From 1968 to 2008 was an exciting 40 years. What once seemed unlikely to happen not only became a reality but also is now recognized as one of the finest natural parks in the United States. There has been a constant pressure to take just a piece of the park for structures and activities. But today there is an ominous move on to fill the open space in Discovery Park with activities for special interests. This often means bringing in corporate money in exchange for recognition or use of portions of the park for a single interest.
Anyone who has chosen to spend the holidays by taking a glorious, stress-free getaway with their mate instead of visiting either set of in-laws or, for that matter, any family whatsoever, knows how hard it is to make the phone call informing your mom/sister/aunt of your decision. And you no doubt know how the call can lay heavy on your conscience. That is, until you find yourself entering another, brighter mindset, an elated state that's fueled by waves of relief, a sense of joy that stems from knowing you've just done something really good for yourself. Oh, and your marriage, of course.
"Customers like small-time feel" and "I don't do the conglomerates unless I have to" are just two quotes from last week's article in the Seattle P-I Business section celebrating Wallingford's Tweedy and Popp Ace Hardware store. And we are fortunate here in Queen Anne and Magnolia to also have locally owned and wonderful hardware stores! The few times I have gone to the big-box stores, I always feel so disoriented, and good luck if you want a question answered.
With a sexual predator on the loose in Beacon Hill who appears to be using Metro as a means to launch his attacks, the Seattle Police Department's South Precinct crime prevention coordinator, Mark Solomon, has compiled a list of tips for staying safe on the bus. ❚ Keep bus schedules of frequently traveled routes and plan ahead to minimize waiting time. ❚ Choose the safest looking bus stop you can. Usually the best choice is a stop on a main street that is well lit with lots of foot and vehicle traffic.
A lone suspect is targeting women for sexual assault along the Beacon Hill corridor, and South Precinct officers say he appears to be using Metro bus routes serving the area to help him choose his victims. "We feel it's the same suspect that's assaulting women alone near bus stops," South Precinct Captain Tom Byers told 30 South End residents gathered in the evening at the Southeast Seattle Senior Center on Wednesday, Dec. 5, for the monthly Southeast Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting. "All the victims seem to be Asian women."
The Miller Community Center and The Country Doctor community health clinic will hold their annual holiday party on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The party takes place at the Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E. For more information, to donate or volunteer, contact zoom.piksa@seattle.gov, or call 684-4753
Charlene Strong is not so certain the grief will ever go away. As Dec. 14 approaches, however-a date that will commemorate the passing of her partner of 10 years, Kate Fleming-Strong has taken the route of activism in her honor. Last December, during a massive rain and wind storm, a torrential blast of water filled the basement of Strong and Fleming's Madison Valley home. Just moments before, Fleming had raced downstairs to rescue the very tools which kept her so sharp and prominent in the world of audio production. The award-winning audio book narrator and producer ventured into her windowless basement-the heart of her company, Cedar House Audio-where her life was taken by the city's most violent storm in almost 15 years.
We have had an ongoing problem in our neighborhood with dogs not on a leash and dog feces not picked up. The people at Animal Control said to just call them at 206-386-7387, with the addresses of the perpetrators, to deal with it.
'A Christmas Carol' enjoys fresh touches It's all there!The holly, the snow, the chiming bells, the punchbowl, the Christmas carols and, of course, redemption. ACT Theatre is presenting its 32nd annual stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," and it's a grand way to celebrate the holiday. Each year the show is just a little different from the production the year before, and each year it seems better than ever. That's somewhat surprising since the production staff this year is virtually identical to that of last year. Once again R. Hamilton Wright is directing, but this time he fashioned a "Carol" in which the dark side is even darker than usual and the bright side is even more festive.