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Re: Urban Rest Stop comes under fire

LBB — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:54:55 -0000

check out farestart.org - they have an excellent program that helps train people for jobs in the food services industry. Not only do they provide training for jobs they provide life skills training as well to help with integration back into society - can counseling, etc. And before I get a barrage of comments about minimum wage restaurant jobs, etc. - this is often a first step along the way for many people.

It's a great program - check it out.

In addition to straight donations, you can support them by eating at the FareStart restaurant, booking catering, attending Guest Chef Nights on Thursdays (which is a great deal for you too) or volunteering. They provide meals to many shelters, daycare centers and nursing homes too. In short - they rock as an organization.

Re: What to feed omni's | HappyHerbivore.com

LBB — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:20:41 -0000

I usually bring black bean and sweet potato enchiladas. My husband eats vegan for health reasons and hates fake meat so I try to find things that just naturally lend themselves to no meat or dairy. We eat tofu but no processed "meat" products. I also do a casserole with corn tortillas, corn, beans, tomato and avocado. That's always been a hit. I sprinkle pepitas and crushed tortilla chips on top - nobody misses the cheese!

Re: Low income housing proposed for Ballard

LBB — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:58:33 -0000

They used to have a bunch of single-family homes scattered throughout the city that were designated as low-income housing. However, they sold them off a while back (one of the houses was nearby - it was snapped up and flipped before the market crash). I think that the cost vs. how many people they could help was deemed not worth it. It's a shame though as I think it is better to mix it up as you suggest.

Re: Introducing deals from North Seattle neighborhoods

LBB — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:09:55 -0000

I tried to put in my email and clicked "sign up" but got

"Oops!

Looks like the page you're looking for has been moved or had its name changed. Or maybe it's just fate. You could use the search box in the header to search for what you're looking for, or begin again from the home page."

Re: Ketch boutique opens on Ballard Ave

LBB — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:31:23 -0000

Didn't really think I needed to "up my cred" on myballard but whatevs. And yeah, sometimes I'll pick up a lower priced accesory item from a trendy shop - sue me. Sheesh.

Re: Ketch boutique opens on Ballard Ave

LBB — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:57:18 -0000

I don't think HeatherHeather would be critical of you because unlike most of the people who've spoken out against this shop, you're not being rude - just stating your opinion. Not everybody shops at a place like this - I generally don't. But I also don't wish that the owner go into bankruptcy either. Or get my feathers ruffled because a shop is opening that I might not frequent.

Re: Ketch boutique opens on Ballard Ave

LBB — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:54:39 -0000

Luckily, a lot of people read w/out posting. I say good luck to her. I don't understand all the vitriol either - but that's the interwebs for ya. Especially this site. I'm surprised the trail hasn't been brought up yet . . . but maybe she's too new to have joined the Chamber!

Re: Parks grow out of parking spaces this Friday

LBB — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:04:25 -0000

parents are smart and if they must drive they use the free parking garage - not the pay spots out front

Re: Parks grow out of parking spaces this Friday

LBB — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:03:02 -0000

Uhm, it's sponsored by a school - pretty sure that's school hours. Sheesh

Re: Put your Ballard Market receipts to good use

LBB — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:19:03 -0000

Crown Hill 3-5's preschool also collects receipts.

Re: Urban Farm Bill gives new meaning to ‘eating local’

LBB — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:13:33 -0000

I read that existing roosters are grandfathered in

Re: Enlighten becomes Enlighten Cafe

LBB — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:48:21 -0000

What happened?

Re: Green Lake residents express concerns over homeless shelter

LBB — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:40:28 -0000

I think the main difference between what happened in Ballard and what's happening here is that the Greenlake site is an active church (not an empty building like Our Redeemer's) so that bodes well for the neighborhood as the congregation will probably be more involved and present. The Ballard issues sprang from prior issues with feeding programs at that site. I believe that is where the majority of the outrage came from - it was more of the straw that broke the camel's back for the neighborhood even though feeding programs bring more visible problems than a shelter. There is a shelter (still running) just a few blocks away from the Our Redeemers site and it has had minimal issues (it's a working church). Hopefully, the Greenlake site will work out as well. Personally, I still think SHARE should agree to check against the sex offender list (as a neighbor of Our Redeemers that is all I asked for). They are required to do it for some of their sites on the East side so I am still not sure why they won't do it in Seattle. It seems like a small thing that would reduce the majority of the controversy.

Re: Scenes from the first annual BURP

LBB — Sun, 02 May 2010 01:44:47 -0000

I was bummed that Skillet left early :(

Re: Mr. Gyros expanding to Ballard

LBB — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:46 -0000

I am so excited - I love Mr. Gyros!

Re: Changes proposed for drivers along Market St at 24th Ave NW

LBB — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:33:16 -0000

What? We're not commenting in a vacuum? Wahoo!

Re: Changes proposed for drivers along Market St at 24th Ave NW

LBB — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:19:13 -0000

the photo states that it's an SDOT photo of route 44 - not that it's in Ballard. I guess they just wanted a picture of the bus . . .

Re: Picolinos adding large tent to courtyard

LBB — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:17:21 -0000

what are audio cameras?

Re: Sunset Substation project shows off three options

LBB — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:17:50 -0000

I think the point of the substation is that it's generating solar power - and the bonus is that it's a park. That's my understanding anyway.

Re: Free ‘Green Kitchen Kits’ available

LBB — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:16:20 -0000

I just use a small container on the counter - an air-tight container (like you get for flour) - then empty it outside once it gets full. I had one of those cute counter composters with the holes and the charcoal filters but the fruit flies were outrageous. The latching container really helped out with that.

Re: Vandalism forces ‘controlled access’ to library bathroom

LBB — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:13:38 -0000

The family restroom is already controlled access (and inside the library as opposed to the lobby) which is probably why it hasn't had a problem.

Re: Mother says Ballard High School health clinic facilitated abortion

LBB — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:50:21 -0000

It affects the community in that it's a huge hot-button issue that occurred over at Ballard H.S. It's news because people care about it - no matter what you think on the issue it has generated a lot of discussion on this board alone so I think it's def. something people want to know about regardless of their views on the topic. Also, it's a community issue because it's incidents like this that may galvanize people to change current laws - and everyone should be concerned about that.

Re: Swedish singer/songwriter coming to Ballard

LBB — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:38:37 -0000

uhm, did you listen to the song?

Re: Man burned in camper fire

LBB — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:18:01 -0000

it happened to me too so I think there's a glitch

Re: Mooberry reopens as Moo Berries

LBB — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:22:19 -0000

I'm interested to try but I have to say "moo berries" brings to mind what cows leave behind!