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| Originally published Sunday, March 17, 2002 | |||||
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DOWNTOWN:'Everybody's neighborhood' reinvents itself OLYMPIA -- Maybe you heard the radio advertisement while driving to your downtown job, meeting with the financial planner or playing hooky with the kids. |
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of a vibrant downtown Haircuts and ham and eggs, piercings and politics, New Age and old-timers: Olympia, Time magazine's choice as the hippest town in the West, also embraces state government, senior citizens and businesses. College students and lawmakers eat breakfast at traditional downtown cafes. State workers walk past colorful murals that decorate many downtown streets. It's all part of downtown Olympia's complex and vibrant personality. |
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BUSINESSES:Evergreen graduate helps build downtown OLYMPIA -- When Gary Schneider moved to Olympia in the early 1970s to attend The Evergreen State College, the 20th century seemed to be leaving downtown behind. |
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GOVERNMENT:Personality goes long way in city's balance of power We're lucky that the City Council has always had downtown at the top of its agenda." -- Connie Lorenz, Olympia Downtown Association |
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PEOPLE:Downtown's variety attracts shoppers, residents "Two of the biggest reasons I moved downtown are two of the biggest myths about downtown: parking and traffic." -- Joe Hyer, The Alpine Experience |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 17, 2002 | |||||
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DOWNTOWN:Heritage of timber meets new growth "This is a mill town, and it's going to stay a mill town. But, it's a mill town that is coming up to speed." -- Gerry RingErickson, Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce |
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BUSINESSES:Flower shop is downtown meeting place There are working women, Greeners, Republicans, Democrats, ladies from church groups and old-timers. Just about everybody hangs out here." -- Nancy Peterson, floral designer |
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FAMILIAR
SIGHT IN SHELTON Hattie Rose cafe owner Melissa Bergeson (left) tosses a snack to her Newfoundland, Bo, an Adopt-A-Pet find. The dog can be found daily on his metal bench, greeting passers-by and customers in downtown Shelton. |
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GOVERNMENT:City commission is unique in Washington state SHELTON -- Three heads are better than one in running this city's government. |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 17, 2002 | |||||
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DOWNTOWN:City takes steps to link old with new YELM -- Keep this number in mind as you consider the change and the growth of Yelm's downtown: 3,420. |
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BUSINESSES:Independent pharmacy prospers despite arrival of retailing giants "Yelm is such a funny community. People are used to driving out of town to shop. Now, more people stay in town." -- Nancy Larsen |
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GOVERNMENT:Road, water, sewer fixes eyed to attract more businesses YELM -- Yelm Mayor Adam Rivas has a vision. |
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PEOPLE: Ideas differ on what downtown really is
YELM -- Tracey Elmore doesn't think Yelm has a downtown, and that's a compliment. |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 17, 2002 | |||||
Sewer
system seen as catalyst for growth "We just need to somehow raise the awareness level of people coming through and getting more people to come downtown." -- Jean Pettit, Tenino mayor |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 17, 2002 | |||||
Vital
downtown seen as key to way of life McCLEARY -- When the Social Security checks come in, the community's older crowd gathers at the Next Door Cafe to catch up on a bit of gossip. |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 17, 2002 | |||||
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DOWNTOWN:New breed of merchants seen as key to vitality ELMA -- Downtown might not look too inviting at the moment, with streets torn up and a few key buildings vacant, but just wait until the $1.5 million the city is pouring into the district bears fruit, say area merchants. |
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PEOPLE: Camaraderie and convenience attract
ELMA -- Though they can't get everything they need in downtown Elma, many shoppers in town on a recent sunny day say there's nowhere they'd rather bring their spending money. |
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| Lacey Focus shifts from vehicles to pedestrians |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 24, 2002 | |||||
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DOWNTOWN:Area reflects stages of city's evolution LACEY -- Horses and buggies weren't ever tied up in front of the Fred Meyer here. |
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City
on the GO Lacey is on its way to a new downtown, but that journey is part of everyday life here. Lacey already offers everything from striking views of Mount Rainier or to a hot cup of coffee at a drive-up window. The city's plans emphasize convenience and a variety of services, smoother traffic patterns and easier pedestrian access. |
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BUSINESSES:Longtime owners of shoe repair shop like changes they're seeing downtown LACEY -- Paul and Peggy Tafoya used to look out the window of Lacey Shoe Repair across Pacific Avenue to a drive-in movie theater and Bailey's Drugs. |
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PEOPLEDifferent reasons bring different people downtown LACEY -- Opinions about Lacey's downtown are more diverse than the community -- the county's most diverse city. |
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BUSINESSES:New downtown hub relies on synergy for growth LACEY -- Mike Young thinks it's fitting that the health club he co-owns is the first business to open within an area designated as Lacey's downtown core. |
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| Tumwater City has bold vision for new downtown |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 24, 2002 | |||||
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DOWNTOWN:Planners hope to undo what freeway once did TUMWATER -- People in this town aren't content to rest on their vibrant history and geographical beauty. |
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PEOPLE:Generations share Old Towne Center TUMWATER -- Delighting in their historical roots hasn't caused people here to lose sight of their future. |
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GOVERNMENT:Mayor wants city to stay family-friendly TUMWATER -- It's a team effort in this town that keeps city government running as smoothly as the waters flowing over the Deschutes River falls. |
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BUSINESSES:Grocery store counts on its loyal customers TUMWATER -- Shoppers here have increasing options with the new Fred Meyer store and the growing retail complex near Trosper Road. |
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| Dupont New city gets to create new hub from scratch |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 24, 2002 | |||||
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DOWNTOWN:City center to contain mix of services, retail DuPONT -- The city doesn't have a traditional downtown for residents to stroll through or to catch the eyes of people passing by, but someday that could change. |
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BUSINESSES:Deli gets to work early to deal with lunch rush DUPONT -- This started out as a company town, and in many ways that's still true -- albeit with more companies than one dominating the landscape. |
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| Rainier City makes improvements, preserves slow-moving feel |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 24, 2002 | |||||
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GOVERNMENT:Debates and dissension give way to newfound spirit of cooperation RAINIER -- A feeling of escaping to Mayberry is one reason some of the nearly 1,500 residents here call this city their home. |
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BUSINESSES:Grocery store is meeting place RAINIER -- Don't expect the reader board outside the Rainier Market to let you know just what's on sale inside the market. |
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| Originally published Sunday, March 24, 2002 | |||||
City
takes small steps of change BUCODA -- There's not much recent growth in this town, partly because Bucoda folk prefer the small-town country atmosphere, city administrators say. |
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Progress
2002 A Second Season Dave Fowble Twin County Credit Union KPS Healthsystems Gordon's Garden Center Olympia Fireplace Supply Planned Parenthood Garden Courte Panorama City O'Blarneys Horizon Mortgage Bonaventure Shoes Richardson Homes Intercity Transit Port Angeles Chamber MC Construction Olympus Realty Diane
Howe Washington State Employee's Credit Union Laurel
Oaks John L Scott/Yelm
Sue
Wise Bon
Ton Wind
Up Here Tea Lady Pacific
North West Rants Group Olympus Realty Pat Pieroni South Sound Sewing Spence
Weigand Finders Keepers Antique Mall Olympia Auto Source Rainier Auto Plaza Bou
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