Seattle Sun Newspaper - Vol. 7, Issue 10, October 2003

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Seattle Sun business briefs

Annie's Nannies in Ballard wins award

A Seattle nanny, Michelle McNabb of Annie's Nannies in Ballard, was recently honored as the 2003 Nanny of the Year by the International Nanny Association. McNabb has been a professional nanny for 11 years, including the past eight at Annie's Nannies. According to a press release issued by her boss, Annie Davis, McNabb is "the epitome of the professional nanny," and takes her profession seriously, creating age-appropriate lesson plans, play dates and menus for her young charges. McNabb adds that the most important part of her job is to provide the children she takes care of with "lots of tender, loving care."

University Chamber Director Hugel honored by Police Dept.

Teresa Lord Hugel, executive director of the Greater University District Chamber of Commerce, was honored Aug. 14 with an award from the Seattle Police Department for "Outstanding Citizenship." North Precinct Captain Dan Oliver nominated Hugel for the award because of her efforts to promote public safety in the University District and for her participation in the North Precinct Advisory Council. The award was presented to Hugel by Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske.

Indoor Sun Shoppe moves to Fremont

The Indoor Sun Shoppe recently moved from its longtime location at 911 NE 45th in the University District to its new home in Fremont at 160 N. Canal St., the site of the now-departed Fremont Unconventional Centre (FUNC), which closed its doors in January. The owner of the Indoor Sun Shoppe is Steve Murphy.

Blue Flame new to Lake City

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce recently reported in its Chamber Chat newsletter that Blue Flame, a full-service gas heating and air-conditioning company, moved from its longtime location in Kenmore to 13721 Lake City Way NE. The owner is Rodd Walker.

Woodland Park Inn closes

The Phinney Ridge community bid farewell this past summer to The Woodland Park Inn, a neighborhood institution for the past 28 years, which opened as The Omelette House by brothers Louie and Demo Apostilou. Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce president Jeanne Barwick reported in the chamber's July newsletter that Louie, whose brother died last year, plans to take a short break and then start looking for a new location where he wants to create a neighborhood hangout similar to The Woodland Park Inn. The site of the Woodland Park Inn, at N. 61st and Phinney Ave. N., will become a multistory mixed-use building.

Sound Mind & Body suit against Sunday Market dismissed

On Sept. 5, a $1 million lawsuit filed by the Sound Mind & Body Gym against the City and the operators of the Fremont Sunday Market was dismissed by King County Superior Court Judge Greg Canova.

Sound Mind & Body in its lawsuit claimed that operation of the Sunday Market across the street from one of its gyms was impacting parking and access to the facility, resulting in a loss of members. The plaintiff was seeking an injunction to shut down the Market and damages in excess of $1 million.

In March, Judge Canova dismissed Sound Mind & Body's claims for nuisance and violation of the Washington State Constitution. In his latest ruling, he dismissed the rest of Sound Mind & Body's claims, ruling that Sound Mind & Body had produced "absolutely no evidence" that the Market or the City had interfered with Sound Mind & Body's business or was causing Sound Mind & Body to lose money.

Duncan Manville, an attorney with Riddell Williams, represented the Sunday Market's operators pro bono.

Jon Hegeman, the Market's founder, said he was pleased with the ruling. "There's just no reason why the Market and the gym can't co-exist peacefully like good neighbors," he said.Mae's Cafe owner honored

Jeanne Barwick, owner of Mae's Phinney Ridge Cafe and president of the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce, was recently honored by the Greater Seattle Business Association as its Businesswoman of the Year for her long history of community outreach, involvement and activism in the gay community.

FamilyWorks rummage sale

A 50 Cent Sale will be held at FamilyWorks in Wallingford on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each item of children's clothing, toys and books for sale at the rummage sale will be available for only 50 cents. Proceeds will benefit programs at FamilyWorks. The sale will be held at FamilyWorks, which is located at 1501 N. 45th St. For details, call 694-6727.