Ace Sea-Tac Hardware
I wasn't very impressed with this place. I was looking for some pretty mainstream supplies for painting. A screen, etc. However, they didn't even have them! If they don't have the obvious, I have to wonder what happens when you need something obscure. The staff was however helpful, and friendly. Just didn't have what I needed. I'd look somewhere else for sure unless you just need a hammer and some nails.
North Seatac Park Community Center
This is a great place for all ages. They have a before and after school program and the price is extremely reasonable! It works out to about $3.25 an hour! They do wonderful and fun things with the kids, outings, crafts, etc. They also have other programs for kids, including sports such as t-ball, dance, etc. For adults, they have classes such as arts & crafts, budgeting, dance, sports, etc. They also have a gym for weight lifting and weight loss workouts. In addition to these programs, they offer seasonal community events as well and they are fun for all ages. Their prices are reasonable on all counts! Staff is highly professional, friendly, and helpful.
Des Moines Veterinary Hospital
This is a nice, clean, and pet friendly place. The staff are all courteous and professional. All wear a friendly smile as well. They are very gentle and caring with your pets. The doctor is knowledgeable and professional also. The prices are a little comparable, but they could be more inexpensive. They arent anything out of the ordinary, but perhaps the fact they are a pet hospital is to be considered. Good vet, they know what they are doing, they are gentle. I recommend them.
Gregory Heights Elementary
Wonderful school! If you have the option, get your child in this school. Recently renovated, this school is up to date in all areas. I have had experiences as a foster parent with several elementary schools in the area, but this one far excels the others! The staff is excellent! The office staff are all very helpful, concerned, and respectful. The administration is wonderful, and it is obvious the great concern, and love they have for the kids. The teachers are all top quality, and many have been teaching since I was a child! They also have many wonderful extracurricular activities for just about any child and any interest. This is a great school!
Danlu N. Lee, DDS
No giggles or grins from me! I was disappointed here. I had to go in for an emergency repair as my back tooth had chipped and I was in pain. My first impression was of the front office staff. No smiles, just business. About 15 minutes after my scheduled time another non-smiling, non-friendly person in scrubs came to get me. I told her the problem and she went to get the doctor. Yes, you guessed it, another non-smiling non-friendly person! He loomed over me without much of a hello or anything, asked the problem. I again explained it, and he said, Yeah, its just a chip. Come back when you are done having your baby and well fix it. I was shocked as I wasnt due for 3 months, which he knew but apparently expected me to suffer through. I had to practically beg him for a temporary filling (which would only take 5 of his precious moments and was of no harm to my unborn child). He finally did it with a poor attitude. Apparently I was disrupting his lunch. I am unsure as to why they scheduled me. Did they think I just wanted to show a dentist my owie? I was in pain and needed a repair. Apparently, this was unimportant to them. I will be taking my business elsewhere!
Chinook Middle School
Chinook is a middle school. I feel that while much of the staff is helpful and encouraging, many are not. They are simply there for a paycheck. The attitudes of disrespect from the students which are allowed here seems to be wearing off on the teaching staff to the point, they dont even want to be there anymore and it shows in their lack of care for their students. Students are frequently cutting class to go to neighboring Tyee (a drug infested high school) and are up to no good. There are some staff who havent given up, and to them Kudos. There are still too many problems here. I recommend transferring your child if you have that option.
Midway Elementary School
This is an older school and is in need of renovations soon. Its been around for half a century, and while obviously it isnt all that old, most areas have been needing updates for 20 years. Other than this, the school is full of loving and caring staff. They truly care about the kids there. The office staff, administrative staff, and teachers are all on the ball. Since the 80s this has been an intermediate school. They serve only grades 4-6. Different than most, but perhaps that is what keeps the staff attentive!
Lovers
This is a smaller store, but not scary and gross like some of those other stores you see around. Lovers package is quite tasteful. They sell lingerie, bridal/bachelorette/bachelor gifts, love enhancers, potions, lotions, candles, etc. The typical items. They place their products in a way that if you are simply shopping for more tasteful items you wont be offended by the more obnoxious items, as they place them somewhere other than in the front. The staff is helpful, and understanding of more timid shoppers (like me lol). Their prices are fair, the staff is discrete, and the place is well maintained.
Hilltop Elementary School
Hilltop is a great school. They are an elementary K-5. The office staff is courteous and helpful, and very friendly. The administrative staff are very helpful as well, open minded to input from parents, and willing to go the extra mile for their students. The teaching staff are all very friendly and it is obvious they care a great deal for their students. The facility is clean, and updated. This is a good overall school, especially considering it isnt in the best area of town.
Lovers
This is a huge novelty store for lovers. They are set up in a way that anyone can shop here, including those who are a little timid in this area. They carry anything from lingerie to lotions and potions to romance enhancers of all types from the simple and innocent to the quite brazen. The main floor is the most tasteful, and they call it the boutique. They carry most of the lingerie, the bridal gifts, and the tamer items such as massage oils, candles, etc. They have a lower level that is an art gallerynot sure what thats about, but Im sure someone must or it wouldnt be there! In the last area you will find some fun novelties to spice up married life or hilarious antics for a bachelorette party! Prices can be a little high, but their quality is also good.
