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The End of An Auto Repair Era

Alan Ness December 2, 2021 5 Comments

More than a few years ago, the auto repair place on 45th in Wallingford re-opened under the banner of Green Car Auto Repair.  An experienced auto repair man opened up with a troika of three younger guys doing the heavy lifting.

Over time the young Turks took over the operation.  It was a communal effort, but they never had one person as the ‘public face” of the group.  Things fell apart and the operation was turned over to one of the troika.  He gave it a try under Northwest Best Auto Repair.  Eventually he passed it off to another …

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Wallingford Ecosystems: Trees

Alan Ness November 13, 2021 4 Comments

THE BEAUTY OF TREES

By Margaret

Since the homebound life of the pandemic, I have been studying urban ecosystems in Wallingford, from our gardens to our urban wildlife. Today I invite you to pay attention to our trees. Trees provide us with the always-soothing effect of natural beauty. Trees provide shade from heat and improve air quality wherever they are. The effects of last summer’s heat dome would doubtless have been worse without our tree canopy. Trees serve as protection against the effects of our current climate catastrophe.

Part of what makes Wallingford such a beautiful area is its trees. …

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Wallingford Library – October Updates

Alan Ness October 15, 2021 Comments are off

Wallingford Branch Library

Many of us were glad to see the Wallingford Branch of the Seattle Public Library reopen in September 2021. It is a small but mighty library that is well-used by the community. (See photos below).

Jason Davis, the Temporary Supervising Librarian, provided some updated information about the branch.

Q: Do you know when the outside drop boxes will re-open? Is there an explanation for why they are closed?

A: The Library lost staff positions due to citywide pandemic-related budget cuts in 2020 and 2021 and we are still not back to pre-pandemic staffing levels.  We look forward …

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Food and Drinks on 45th – September 2021 Update

Alan Ness September 21, 2021 Comments are off

There have been a few twists and turns lately at local Food and Drink establishments on 45th. Here is an Editor’s Choice article with some personal observations.  Let’s run them down:

Grand Central Bakery

I was surprised last week to see the small sign: Closed on Monday and Tuesdays in September due to staffing. Subject to change.  Is there a secret general labor strike going on?  Anyway, I look forward to their re-opening back everyday.

 

Young Tea

In the ‘old’ Starbucks location is a sign for a new tea shop: Young Tea.  Can’t wait.

 

 

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