Every child that has attended Loyal Heights Elementary School in the last 14 years has known him as “Keith, the crossing guard”; at Saleh’s he’s “the guy who breaks down the boxes”; and at Robertino’s he’s known as “the joke teller”, “the…MORE
Features
22 characters, 40 costume changes, two actors and a partridge in a pair tree
Wed, 12/01/10
This holiday season, ArtsWest Playhouse will transport you to Tuna, Texas – the state’s 3rd smallest town – for the raucous quick-change comedy, Tuna Christmas by Jaston Williams, Ed Howard, and Joe Sears. The show will run Dec. 1-24, with a…MORE
Junction Holiday decorations nearly complete
Wed, 12/01/10
The West Seattle Junction holiday decorations are nearly complete with wreaths being hung from lamp posts, likely done on Dec. 2.
The lighting you see along the top edges of the buildings and the wreaths are all the work of Hollywood…MORE
Pet of the Week: Zeke is not a choosy eater
Wed, 12/01/10
Zeke is a Brittany, a kind of spaniel and his owner Paul got him just over 7 years ago as rescue dog from a breeding kennel that was defunct. Zeke was on PetFinder in Whatcom County through the Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County. "It…MORE
WINDOW TREATMENTS 101 Part 2
Tue, 11/30/10
By Stacey Riley
The two most important things to consider when selecting window treatments: function and style. Last time we covered function, today we focus on style—an opportunity to add a finishing touch to your design project.…MORE
Car Counselor: The salt spray used on the road can damage your car
Tue, 11/30/10
Rain. Good ol' rain. That's what we're used to and that's what it looks like will be coming very soon! After last week's city-crippling snow, we should be grateful.
The snow we had, though, is what I want to talk about this week.
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Reality Mom: Bacon, Snow and Gratitude
Tue, 11/30/10
On the first snow day I was foolish enough to think I could still work. With one kid at a friend's and one occupied with a friend, I confidently turned my computer on. I fantasized about the gourmet appetizer I would make for Thanksgiving after I…MORE
Band director Marcus Pimpleton a big hit with students, parents
Mon, 11/29/10
When Chief Sealth High School hired Denny Middle School band director Marcus Pimpleton two years ago, the class size jumped from 45 to 63, then to 80, and Chief Sealth ran out of uniforms for its new motivated musicians. Pimpleton, a West Seattle…MORE
Yvonne, lady in red, sells Real Change salesperson, reads poetry, too
Mon, 11/29/10
Late edits: Corrections were made to this piece.
Yvonne talks to a lot of people. She said she sells 350 to 500 Real Change newspapers per week at PCC Natural Markets on California Av., five and a half days a week.
"Someone, an…MORE
Relaxing is kind of boring for busy 92-year-old
Mon, 11/29/10
By Lee Ryan Although the stores are decorated for Christmas, a few of us are still aware that Thanksgiving is actually the holiday on the docket.
No one is more aware than Gail Fleming, 92, who still does all the cooking for her family and…MORE
