Stories for June 2016

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Friday, June 17

Joining your friend's wedding — without going broke

If a close friend or family member is getting married it’s an honor to be asked to join the wedding party. However, if your budget is tight because you’re saving up for a financial goal, paying off bills or have had a recent financial reversal like the loss of a job, you might need to do some thinking before you say yes.

Thursday, June 16

City People's employees ask for community's help finding new location

New store would need $500,000 to get off the ground

In an open letter that went out to subscribers of the store’s e-newsletter June 16, Jose Gonzales and Alison Greene asked for the community’s help finding a new home for City People’s.

Wednesday, June 15

Hooligans and thievery

A retrospective of memorable crimes in our sleepy neighborhood

Madison Park, like other cities nationwide, enjoyed a safer environment in the 1950s and ‘60s. Everyone left their doors and cars unlocked, there was no “fear of missing out” or “FoMO” as they say now.  It was all good enough!  There were a few exceptions.

Tuesday, June 14

Construction on Arboretum Loop trail begins

The benefit of the Arboretum Loop Trail is questionable in my opinion, since some 137 trees are being removed for its construction. Maybe the trail should have been half the width, and wound around the trees? 

Hollywood juniper has sculptural impact

No plant has the power to set the mood like Hollywood Juniper.

Simply stated, give Hollywood Juniper a script and it will play the part.

Thursday, June 9

Lisa Turnure named top CB Bain associate

Lisa Turnure earned the highest closed adjusted gross commission income in 2015 among company brokers.

Tuesday, June 7

Seattle homeless say they don't want to leave the 'Jungle'

On Friday, June 3, KUOW, Real Change and the Seattle Public Library hosted a community discussion about the "Jungle" at the Microsoft Auditorium in the library’s Central branch.

Monday, June 6

Becoming financially responsible for an aging parent

At a future point in time, your parents will struggle with tasks that were once easy. The likely sphere where you’ll first intercede: The business transactions of daily living – crunching numbers, balancing check books, managing investments, and paying bills.

Dental Education Clinic to open at Seattle Central College, will service underprivileged

Through its first-of-its-kind model, the Dental Education Clinic will be operated by Neighborcare Health from inside Seattle Central College’s Health Education Center and primarily focused on serving low-income residents with little to no insurance

Friday, June 3

Seattle schools celebrate Garfield track coach

Seattle Public Schools is celebrating longtime Garfield High School coach Greg Brashear’s induction into the Washington Interscholastic Activities (WIAA) Hall of Fame. Officially inducted in 2015, the WIAA held their induction ceremony for Coach Brashear in May.

ST3 light rail plan won't serve outlying growth centers

Before giving your support to Sound Transit 3, the $50 billion plan to expand light rail (and add $400-$500 to the average annual property tax), we ask you to closely review the arguments of those urging a no vote on this measure. 

Thursday, June 2

Garfield students win Martin Luther King School Dream Foundation scholarships

D’Atray Walker and Desiree Washington were each awarded $1,500 to apply to post-secondary school.

Olive oil from Portugal

When Sheila Fitzgerald, lifelong resident of Madison Park, went hiking in northern Portugal some years back, along one of the many trails that lead to the shrine of Santiago de Compostel, she made a discovery that was gustatory rather than spiritual: The fine olive oil produced at a small grove of olive trees along her path.

Newborn Parenting: It's all in the wrist

Lifting and feeding your new baby can cause unexpected pain to your tendons; Here's how you can fight back

The experience of being a new mom can be both fulfilling and challenging. In the latter category, hormone changes, fluid retention and the sudden addition of new physical demands such as lifting and carrying the newborn often lead to a painful condition known as “baby wrist.” Changing diapers, breastfeeding and lifting the child can all become nearly impossible due to pain and weakness related to this condition.