Vol. 8, Issue 6 - June 2004

NEWS

Ballard park to include skatebowl Parks Superintendent Bounds endorses concept of relocated skateboard facility in new Civic Center Park .

Street drinking solution? Proposed University District Alcohol Impact area debated.

Ground water concerns City endorses 'no net loss' policy for ground water in Greenwood based on study results.

News briefs Little Brook Park ceremony set for June 5, Fremont Library closed for repairs, Vandals strike Meadowbrook Pond, Town Meeting scheduled for June 8, Former County Council member Cynthia Sullivan appointed to post.

COLUMN: STAN'S LOOKOUT
My country home By Stan Stapp.

COLUMN: LAND USE
North Seattle Land Use

COLUMN: COPS N ROBBERS
Police beat By Leah Weathersby.

OPINIONS

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Letters to the Editor Don't greenlight Green Line, Monorail may not be worth the cost, Compromise sought on field lighting, Support grocery workers, Party should let Davis speak.

COLUMN: JANE EXPLAINS
False security By Jane Lotter.

COLUMN: POLITICALLY SPEAKING
CHECC it out: Council slate won't happen again By James Bush.

HEALTHY LIVING

Bicyclist on a mission Fremont residents rides in 'Tour de Cure' for Dad, diabetes cure.

Hale lacrosse team posts winning record Seniors led program to new level, says coach.

Healthy Living Briefs Bike helmets available, Children's Hospital physician earns national honor, Qualis Health hires new VP, Sand Point Community Center open for business, Big Rock Fun Run is July 31, Annie's Playground project seeks volunteers.

EYE ON EDUCATION

Preschool honors longtime teacher Sandi Dexter celebrates two decades of learning at Wedgwood Cooperative Preschool.

Education briefs St. John School students honored, Local students make Seattle Pacific University Dean's List, Ballard High School students win awards at Student Biotech Expo.

BUSINESS BEAT

Property owners spruce up along the Ave Facade improvement program contributes to expense of fixing up storefronts.

Why Costco passed on Aurora Avenue store Company presidents cites site problems, extra costs as reason for scrapping project.

North End businesses win environmental honors Wild Mountain Cafe, Lake City Florists recognized as 'green companies.'

SOUL FOOD

Reaching out to their universe Fremont Community Church wants to be bigger part of eclectic neighborhood.

OUT & ABOUT

Art Cars return to Fremont Fair Wildly modified automobiles again a fixture at June 19-20 event.

Actor takes on role of C.S. Lewis in Taproot's 'Shadowlands' Maple Leaf resident Jeff Berryman relishes challenge of bringing famous love story to life.

Community theater alive and well at Green Lake Seattle Public Theater is newest tenant in historic bathhouse-turned-arts facility.

Out and About Briefs Now showing at History House, Orchestra offers summer camp, Northgate artist-in-residence sought, Thornton Creek documentary to be screened, Ballard Family Dance to benefit family center, Benefit concert set for June 5, Ballard Peace Activists to screen media documentary.

HOME & GARDEN

Swanberg Realty Lake City real estate firm is a company of many firsts.

Frame It Ltd. Northgate framing shop owner Brallier enjoys the day-to-day challenge of making customers happy.

Home and Garden Briefs Dealing with tent caterpillars, Magnuson Community Garden plans June 5 open house, Volunteers needed for parks work parties, Lake City Farmers Market opens.

COLUMN: AROUND THE HOME
Beware of roof cleaners with pressure washers By Matt Maury of the Homeowner's Club.

COLUMN: DECORATING DILEMMAS
Tips on what to do with 'That '70s House' By Robin Daly of Daly's Paint and Decorating.

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January issue

February issue

March issue

April issue

May issue

June issue

July issue

August issue (not yet listed)

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