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Megrey earns Eagle during bittersweet ceremony

Magnolia resident Nick Megrey recently attained Eagle Scout status. Members of Boy Scout Troop 80 honored his achievement at a ceremony Oct. 10 at the Magnolia Church of Christ at 3555 W. McGraw St. Attending the ceremony were all members of both the Peters family, representing Nick's mother's side of the family, and the Megrey clan; fellow Ballard High School football team members; and Troop 80 members and family.

Police precinct shows off John Hay student art

Art by third, fourth and fifth graders at John Hay Elementary School is now on display in the lobby of the West Precinct of the Seattle Police Dept. at 810 Virginia St.

Double OT

The Seattle Pacific University Falcons went into double overtime Monday but wound up in a tie with the Western Washington Vikings, 2-2.

Neighborhood clean up

On Saturday, Sept. 18, the Church of Scientology Environmental Task Force along with the Greater Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce, spearheaded the annual Queen Anne Clean-Up Day - a community day of cleaning up the neighborhood at the top and bottom of the hill.

Queen Anne Holiday Magic returns

It will be quite the event filled with carolers, art, winter gifts and lights.The annual Holiday Magic event begins at 3 p.m., Friday Dec. 3 with participating merchants atop the hill at Queen Anne Avenue North.

Dental disease epidemic threatens infants and kids

Few parents realize that tooth decay in infants and children can stunt development and cause behavioral problems and malnourishment.

CoeBotics head to state finals

Coe Elementary School's CoeBotics team has worked hard enough to win themselves the "TeamWork" award and move on to Saturday's state finals in Spanaway.

Questions still surround electrocution death of dog

Although it has been nearly two weeks since Lisa McKibbin's dog Sammy, a German shorthair pointer, was fatally electrocuted while walking along Queen Anne Avenue North, questions still loom over where exactly the fault lies.On Thanksgiving Day, McKibbin took Sammy out for a daily walk around her neighborhood.

Diversions 9/29

THEATRESeattle Children's Theatre invites artist Robert Morgan to Seattle to present Morgan's Journey, created by Morgan and Director David S. Craig. Morgan's Journey opens in SCT's Eve Alvord Theatre on Friday,Oct. 22, and runs through Nov. 14. Morgan's Journey is specially recommended for children ages 3-8 and their families. www.sct.org.

Here's to your health: A new smoothie business

Brian Bennett moved to Seattle as a result of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans five years ago. Last month he fulfilled a lifelong dream of opening his own business-Emerald City Smoothie on Queen Anne.The store, located at 1835 Queen Anne Ave. N., held its soft opening on Nov. 11.

Light rail's mixed blessing

Convenience a plus, but communities along route still waiting for expected economic growth

It is a snowy, messy day in Downtown Seattle as Jennifer Huber starts her afternoon commute home.

Votolato's country introspection fills the night at Q Café

Folk music, coffee, and social cause converged Saturday night as One Days Wages and the Q Café in Interbay welcomed Rocky Votolato to the stage as well as Gabe Archer from the Pale Pacific.

A creepy look into social networking

Documentary feel to 'Catfish' adds to thrills

The whole social networking scene is fresh and interesting territory that will probably be explored more in film. Millions of people use sites such as Facebook or Myspace everyday to share their thoughts with the world. The possibilities are endless. Of all those possible premises, "Catfish" has to be one of the most fascinating and shocking.

Diversions 12/8

TheatreSherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol comes to the Taproot Theatre through Dec. 26. Written by Seattle's John Longenbaugh, the year is 1894. After being presumed dead for three years, a hardened Sherlock Holmes resurfaces, turning his back on the people who need him most. Three unexpected callers arrive on Christmas Eve uncovering clues from the detective's past, present and future. Visit www.taproottheatre.org for tickets and more information.

"The Tourist" is pure popcorn cinema

Jolie, Depp work with thin plot amid beautiful scenery