NCW not seeing big slowdowns
Experts say local economic buffers will keep recession at bay
By Christine Pratt
World staff writer
Posted April 15, 2008
"WENATCHEE - Who says a recession is going on?
An influx of newcomers and vigorous local employment are keeping North Central Washington's economy strong, despite the impending doom reported nationwide.It may cool a bit, local experts say, but it's not likely to crash. "Wenatchee has, for the most part, avoided the booms and busts, and that's probably the situation we'll be in this time, also," said Ken Martin, president of Cashmere Valley Bank, recently.Wenatchee's position as the region's retail and medical hub helps smooth out the peaks and valleys of the economic cycle, Martin said."
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http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080415/NEWS04/552972449/1002
NCW shines as U.S. declines
Posted April 15, 2008
Economic growth
"Nationwide: The economy is shriveling. Recession is looming. Gross Domestic Product grew by a feeble 0.6 percent from October to December 2007. Analysts expect equally anemic growth from January to March of this year. Figures will be released later this month.North Central Washington: Agriculture, the motor of the NCW economy, is running strong. Wheat prices are at historic highs. Tree fruit prices are strong. This year's cherry and apple crops could set records for volume. Fruit exports are holding steady at about 30 percent of the region's harvest and could be helped by the falling dollar. New world markets are opening."
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http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080415/NEWS04/588291467
City may have set precedent for development
Builder allowed to cut landscape buffer in half
By Travis HayWorld staff writer
Posted April 15, 2008
"WENATCHEE - A City Council decision could impact the looks of the waterfront as the construction of condominiums continues adjacent to Walla Walla Point Park
In a unanimous decision, council members Thursday upheld a city Planning Commission recommendation that allowed condo developer Randy Zielinski a 10-foot landscape buffer in an area where the city zoning code mandates at least a 20-foot buffer, because his development is adjacent to a park. The Planning Commission recommended allowing the 10-foot encroachment into the required 20-foot buffer in February.
The Chelan County PUD appealed the ruling and argued against the commission's recommendation at the City Council meeting."
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http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080415/NEWS04/18653626
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Congratulations Ridge to River Winners!
2008's Ridge to River (http://www.r2r.org/) Ironman/women champs are:
Torin Koos, Leavenworth: This is Torin's third win in a row!
Cora Sturzl, Malaga: Cora's first win.
Click below for more extensive final results.
http://www.r2r.org/Ridge%20_to%20River%20Final%20Results.pdf
Congratulations!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Event of the Week: The Velveteen Rabbit
For those of you who have kids or are a kid at heart, don't miss the Enchantment Theatre Co's adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit tomorrow (Saturday, April 12th) at the Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee. Click below for full details:
http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080409/ARTS01/209336544/1001
http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080409/ARTS01/209336544/1001
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
How to Make the Most of Your Home Office
More and more people are working from home. From small-business owners to corporate telecommuters, more and more people are dedicating areas within their homes as full-time home offices. Here are some tips to help you design and equip an office in your home, no matter how small it might be:
* Size isn’t everything. Perfectly functional offices can be built into unused walk-in closets or even armoires or other furniture. While not everyone needs a large office in which to meet people or hold meetings, every office needs to have room for the basic tools necessary to running a business or doing a job.
* Organization is the key. Make the most of the space you have by using storage boxes or baskets of a uniform size to store papers, catalogs, magazines and supplies. By being the same size, they’ll better fit on shelves or on your desk with a minimum of wasted space.
* Make the most of today’s technology. A modern laptop has as much computing power as last year’s desktop tower. Thin LCD monitors take up much less space than bulky CRT tube monitors. Wi-Fi lets you connect to the Internet with a minimum of wiring. And VOIP telephones use your Internet connection to communicate at a fixed price every month with no long-distance charges.
* Treat your body right. Get an ergonomic chair and adjust it so your elbows are bent at a 90ยบ angle when typing and be sure you’re not looking down at your monitor. Use high intensity task lighting to direct light where you need it.
Please let us know by phone or email if we can provide additional tips for getting the most out of your home office or provide you with any other real estate related information.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Wenatchee gets first look at consultant's recommendations for affordable housing
An interesting article in today's Wenatchee World bids the question, "How badly does this city need more affordable housing and what can be done about it?"
Wenatchee gets first look at consultant's recommendations for affordable housing City will use findings and community input to pursue firm's suggestions
By Christine Pratt
World staff writer Posted April 04, 2008
"WENATCHEE - How badly does this city need more affordable housing and what can be done about it?
Community members, housing industry pros and city officials will get their first look April 24 at an independent consulting firm's recommendations to make it easier for low- to middle-income residents to buy homes.
The firm, California-based David Paul Rosen, will present its findings at the city-hosted Affordable Housing Symposium at the Wenatchee Convention Center. Officials from Rosen will moderate the symposium.
The city is paying Rosen $24,500 to study the local need for affordable housing and recommend how the city can fulfill the need, Monica Libbey, the city's housing and community planner said."We have a genuine intent of increasing the supply of housing that's affordable for all," Libbey said by phone Thursday."
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http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080404/NEWS04/257552116/1001
Wenatchee gets first look at consultant's recommendations for affordable housing City will use findings and community input to pursue firm's suggestions
By Christine Pratt
World staff writer Posted April 04, 2008
"WENATCHEE - How badly does this city need more affordable housing and what can be done about it?
Community members, housing industry pros and city officials will get their first look April 24 at an independent consulting firm's recommendations to make it easier for low- to middle-income residents to buy homes.
The firm, California-based David Paul Rosen, will present its findings at the city-hosted Affordable Housing Symposium at the Wenatchee Convention Center. Officials from Rosen will moderate the symposium.
The city is paying Rosen $24,500 to study the local need for affordable housing and recommend how the city can fulfill the need, Monica Libbey, the city's housing and community planner said."We have a genuine intent of increasing the supply of housing that's affordable for all," Libbey said by phone Thursday."
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http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080404/NEWS04/257552116/1001
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Blaine's Recipe of the Week - 4/2/08
BBQ Garlic Anise Leg of Lamb
1 leg of lamb
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons ground anise seed
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
4 tablespoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
Two hours before cooking, combine all ingredients in bowl to make paste and rub paste over lamb. Set on countertop to marinate at room temperature.
Grill lamb on low indirect heat until nice crust appears. If meat is not medium rare (130 degrees)—depending on size of lamb—transfer to over at 300 and drizzle additional olive oil over lamb. Continue roasting until medium rare (130 degrees). Let stand for 10 minutes and then carve.
1 leg of lamb
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons ground anise seed
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
4 tablespoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
Two hours before cooking, combine all ingredients in bowl to make paste and rub paste over lamb. Set on countertop to marinate at room temperature.
Grill lamb on low indirect heat until nice crust appears. If meat is not medium rare (130 degrees)—depending on size of lamb—transfer to over at 300 and drizzle additional olive oil over lamb. Continue roasting until medium rare (130 degrees). Let stand for 10 minutes and then carve.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Design Your Closets for Maximum Utility
Not so long ago, closets were simply a small room with a wooden dowel and shelf. Today, closets can be so much more. A well-designed closet can help you organize your home. Here are some tips to help you make the most of the closets in your home:
* Use modern adjustable shelving systems which let you custom-design your closet for your individual needs. Easily installed, these modular systems are available at home centers or storage specialty shops. Many shops will help you to custom design a system for your particular closet and exact needs.
* Besides storing clothes, closets can also be used to organize materials for ironing, gift wrapping, sewing or even office machines and supplies.
* Extra-long shelf brackets can be used to build a work surface into your closet that can be used for folding clothes, crafts, wrapping or other projects.
* If you’re remodeling or redecorating, consider moving an unused bureau into a closet to add additional drawer space.
Please let us know by phone or email if we can provide names of nearby stores specializing in closet design and organizing or help you with any of your real estate needs.
* Use modern adjustable shelving systems which let you custom-design your closet for your individual needs. Easily installed, these modular systems are available at home centers or storage specialty shops. Many shops will help you to custom design a system for your particular closet and exact needs.
* Besides storing clothes, closets can also be used to organize materials for ironing, gift wrapping, sewing or even office machines and supplies.
* Extra-long shelf brackets can be used to build a work surface into your closet that can be used for folding clothes, crafts, wrapping or other projects.
* If you’re remodeling or redecorating, consider moving an unused bureau into a closet to add additional drawer space.
Please let us know by phone or email if we can provide names of nearby stores specializing in closet design and organizing or help you with any of your real estate needs.
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