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Local businesses celebrate major milestones

Businesses are facing tense times these days as consumers cut back on spending and the credit businesses need to operate becomes harder to find. It's not the first time that's happened, but some businesses have demonstrated a remarkable staying power over the years.

Seattle Center art program changes shape

After serving the community for 25 years, non-profit VSA Arts of Washington (VSAAW) could be in jeopardy. Located in the Seattle Center, VSA provides open studio space and support for individuals with mental, cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities.

The real Obama...it's scary!

I'm amazed by Americans who are seemingly mesmerized by Obama. Obviously not taking time to know exactly what he stands for/against, turning a deaf ear against any negative truths.

Yes on Mercer fix

I am in favor of the current plan to clean up the Mercer Mess, and I want to thank you for printing my letter in support of two-way Mercer some months ago. I was disappointed that your Oct. 15 issue gave front-page emphasis to State Representative Dickerson's opposition to the project at the Oct. 6 City Hall forum, while burying on page 8 that same forum's decisive poll in favor of the project.

Come together, whoever wins

In just under one week, we will be electing the next president of the United States. Barring any last minute surprises - with the current administration almost anything seems possible - it appears that person will be Sen. Barack Obama.

Vote yes on Prop. 1

It's very gutsy of Proposition 1 proponents to come at the state with another bid to raise taxes in an effort to bring more public transportation to Snohomish, King and Pierce counties.

Park On: Colin Powell endorsement

Last Sunday, former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president. Many people view this endorsement as a huge detriment to Senator John McCain and his campaign.

JL Scott office closes

Magnolia branch ends a long run

The local real-estate industry is feeling the pain as the sub-prime mortgage meltdown finally hits the Puget Sound region, and loans for buyers and builders have become harder to find.

The most haunted castle in Scotland

Lady MacBeth slept here

Macbeth was hailed, among other things, as "Thane of Cowdor and Lord of Glamis."

Congratulations!

Daniel Aaron Isquith and Abigail Baecher Brown were married June 29, 2008 at the University of Washington Hillel where they met as undergraduates.

Your mother's worst nightmare: Drums

Phalanx of skin hitters to assemble again

t's back. And only if you live in a soundproof room somewhere in Antarctica, would you not know.The Annual Woodstick Big Beat 2008 has returned to Kirkland (Juanita Field House, Juanita High School, Sunday, Nov. 2 Call 360-746-0178 or visit www.bennettdrums.com for details) and lots of Seattle drummers will be there, including celebrity broadcaster John Maynard.

SPU shocks Central early for 2-0 win

The eighth-ranked Seattle Pacific University Falcons earned a 2-0 win over Central Washington on Saturday, scoring both goals within the opening three minutes.

Ramblings

Pumpkin carving McDaniel style (no seeds please)

The mounds of bright orange pumpkins piled outside of the local grocery stores signal that Halloween is just around the corner. Each fall, the one holiday celebrated with equal silliness by young and old alike, finally arrives when the pumpkins are ripe.

Wilken's Watch

Who is the cynic?

A woman stopped me on a Lower Queen Anne street the other day. She was one of those perky-looking older ladies, somewhere between 60 and 70, wearing athletic shoes and a baseball cap advertising an Oregon tourist town.

Letters to the Editor

Obama not scaryIn response to Ms. Barrios' hysterical letter to the editor about that scary man, Barack Obama (Oct. 22), may I submit the following: A List of Endorsements for Barack Obama...