A panel of judges sat as a series of applicants came before them, each seeking support for their cause or agency. The questions were probing and pointed and the answers provided real insights into both the spectrum and depth of their need.
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At Large in Ballard: Meet Gazelle: Part II of Cars & Cocktails
Wed, 04/06/11
Last's week Part I of “Cars & Cocktails” alluded to history made at X-Ray Auto on Market Street last spring. We met the players: Matt Pollitz, Kent Bakke, the Nordic Heritage Museum, Todd McCallister, Jeanette Meade and a car named “Gazelle…MORE
Pet of the week: Sequoia is a bounder
Tue, 04/05/11
While the exact heritage of Sequoia is not clear, one thing is. This dog can bound. Owned by Danny McMahon and Elaine Moy.
"We got her in Yakima at the pound," explained McMahon, "We looked online and it turned out that in Seattle and…MORE
West Seattle All Time Crimes - 1930
Tue, 04/05/11
Editor's note: The West Seattle Herald has been covering news here for nearly a century. Robinson Newspapers (which publishes the West Seattle Herald) have a massive news archive of Herald coverage dating back to 1928. What follows are crime…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Back to our Roots
Tue, 04/05/11
I just love old recipes those written before the microwave, before the food processor, before the electric mixer, maybe even before the refrigerator!
Old recipes rely on fresh ingredients, often simply prepared, to let the flavor and…MORE
The story of Quentin Bouncer
Mon, 04/04/11
The papers have been full of stories lately about bullies in schools and it might make you think that big guys picking on little guys is something new. It is not , never has been. Little people have been low hanging fruit since Goliath…MORE
Dinosaurs arrive at the Woodland Park Zoo
Mon, 04/04/11
Various large dinosaurs arrived at the Woodland Park Zoo this morning.
Coming from Texas, about ten dinosaurs made the trek north for the "Dinosaurs. Real Close" exhibition to open later this month.
These dinosaurus are animatronic…MORE
Ballard Senior Center hosts Rainbow Bingo to support diversity
Mon, 04/04/11
The Ballard Senior Center held its first Rainbow Bingo night on Friday, April 1st, to support diversity in the Ballard community.
Hosted by Mama Moan Alot and sponsored by the Pride Foundation, Rainbow Bingo is not only inviting to the…MORE
Abbondanza Pizzeria celebrates ten years in business
Sat, 04/02/11
Robert Esposito opened Abbondanza Pizzeria in the Morgan Street Junction at 6503 California Ave. s.w. ten years ago and the family is planning a celebration to thank their customers, but the gifts are for you.
They write:
"Dear…MORE
West Seattle Tool Library Tool of the Week: The Food Dehydrator
Sat, 04/02/11
By Christina Hahs
When most people think of the West Seattle Tool Library, they probably imagine shovels and saws. While we have all of those available for use, we also have a collection of kitchen tools that can help you preserve the…MORE
