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In the midst of uploading all of my photos onto a photo storing site, I stumbled upon these photos of Burien that I took at the crack of dawn one day last spring. They were meant to be used for a video project that I obviously never got around to completing. I've uploaded them onto Slide.com to make a slide show. I hope you enjoy it. :)

Shinnyo-en Buddhist Temple in Burien is holding its annual Summer Festival on August 10th, from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m.  It is an environment where everyone is welcome; even though I'm not Buddhist, some of my friends are, and I enjoy going there to learn about Buddhism and enjoy the fun activities with my family.  The grounds are beautiful and impressive, the people are friendly, and the food is always delicious!

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When I was at the White Center Jubilee Days Street Fair last weekend I happened across a booth, where two gentlemen were selling and sampling delicious whole grain breads.  I was surprised to learn that they operate solely with the help of parishioners and volunteers, and that they sell their bread at Holy Family after masses.  Here is their mission statement:

Our belief is based on God's revelation to man that human dignity is key to a happy, whole, and life-giving existence. Providing quality, wholesome bread is our way to keep this fact alive for everyone. Our volunteers are committed to upholding this standard. As a result, all of our fund raising will be from parishioners and referrals. In order to keep prices reasonable, we are accepting donations as well.

They also would love the help of volunteers; for more information please visit their website.  You can also pre-order, as I understand that they tend to sell out of their bread quickly.  I can totally understand why - the bread I sampled at the street fair was downright heavenly, pardon the pun!

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Thanks for stopping by my blog!

You can reach me at 206-595-5866, or e-mail me: LisaBosques@PNWRealty.com

Or visit my website:  www.98146online.com

I am an Associate Broker and Marketing Specialist with Prudential Northwest Realty Associates.   I specialize in homes located in the Burien/North Highline/West Seattle area, and I am here to serve all of your Real Estate needs. 
Your success is my goal!

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I imagine that with the abundance of sunny days headed our way, that this weekend will be filled with all kinds of festivals, street fairs and such.  But if you have a chance, come and check out the Olde Burien Block Party.  It'll start at noon on Saturday 7/12 and continue until midnight.  There will be vendor booths, carnival games, a sidewalk sale, dunk tank, beer garden, prize drawings and more.

The gang at Prudential will be there, ready to impart our vast amount of real estate knowledge and experience...and we'll have a prize wheel too. If you haven't been through Olde Burien for a while, tomorrow is the perfect time to come by. 

The Block Party is located at Ambaum Blvd SW and SW 152nd St.  There's street parking all around.  See you there!

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Thanks for stopping by my blog!

You can reach me at 206-595-5866, or e-mail me: LisaBosques@PNWRealty.com

Or visit my website:  www.98146online.com

I am an Associate Broker and Marketing Specialist with Prudential Northwest Realty Associates.   I specialize in homes located in the Burien/North Highline/West Seattle area, and I am here to serve all of your Real Estate needs. 
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Four years ago the Critical Areas Ordinance was passed here in King County.  The ordinance required property owners of acreage in rural King County to leave 35% of their property untouched as a buffer, for purposes of preserving and protecting wetlands, stormwater and the environment in general.  The effect of this ordinance has been that in some cases owners have seen their property values plummet, or have been unable to utilize their property in the manner that they had originally intended.

It was just announced today that the State Court of Appeals has overturned this ordinance.  Apparently, it turns out that government taking of land is unconstitutional...though you would think that county officials would know that small detail.  If King County wanted to preserve rural land and protect it from development, then perhaps it should have offered to purchase protected portions of land from the property owners.

It'll be interesting to see if there will be lawsuits against the property for lost property values, permit fees, etc.  Rural property owners have won this 4-year battle at last.

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Thanks for stopping by my blog!

You can reach me at 206-595-5866, or e-mail me: LisaBosques@PNWRealty.com

Or visit my website:  www.98146online.com

I am an Associate Broker and Marketing Specialist with Prudential Northwest Realty Associates.   I specialize in homes located in the Burien/North Highline/West Seattle area, and I am here to serve all of your Real Estate needs. 
Your success is my goal!

•    What Is My Home Worth?
•    Search For Properties
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