The ship canal and the east end of the Ballard Locks can be seen from the fourth floor of the Norse Home on Phinney Ridge. The senior housing facility has great views of Ballard, Shilshole Bay and the Olympic Mountains.
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Fountain splash
Mon, 06/25/07
Abbi Russell, 3, looks down at her damp duds after running through the fountains at Ballard Commons Park.
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Mon, 06/25/07
Ballard High School students received a large audience for their artwork that was on display during this month's Artwalk at the Ballard Library.
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Tue, 06/19/07
Shannon Eastman means it when she tells young people to "think before you do, think twice - if you don't, you are going to pay for it with your life."
Hers is a strong message to teens, a desperate plea that can save lives.
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Heading home to Shilshole
Mon, 06/18/07
This pleasure boat was seen returning to the Shilshole Marina from the deck of Anthony's Restaurant last week. The wooden pilings are next to the beach as seen from the restaurant's banquet room. Dean Wong photo.
MORECelebrating Montessori education
Mon, 06/18/07
Over 100 people attended the Pacific Northwest Montessori Centennial Banquet last week at Ballard High School. Madeline Justus was honored by the Pacific Northwest Montessori Association for her 50 plus years of service. The Casa Maria Montessori…MORE
Nurse struggled to reach status at Swedish Ballard
Mon, 06/18/07
When Lily Saini moved to Seattle 33 years ago, the nursing degrees she earned in India were not transferable. Instead of giving up, she worked hard and eventually became a Licensed Practical Nurse at Swedish Medical Center in Ballard.
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Photographer loves Golden Gardens
Mon, 06/18/07
Most people take a break at lunch, but Paul Weyn grabs his camera bag and tripod to photograph birds at Golden Gardens instead.
Weyn works for an electronic manufacturer on Shilshole Avenue and likes to spend an hour each day at the park…MORE
From couch potatoes to walkers
Mon, 06/18/07
Nancy and David Morton are training for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk coming in September. The Mortons have been walking from their Loyal Heights home to Green Lake and back, a round trip of 10.5 miles each weekend. On weekdays…MORE
Follow the leader
Mon, 06/18/07
Four ducklings stay close to their mother during a swim around Green Lake recently. The lake offers many views of wildlife and people. Dean Wong photo.
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