August 2005

Estalene Beatrice (Brace) RINNERT

Estalene Beatrice (Brace) Rinnert passed away peacefully, on July 7, 2005, in Gig Harbor. She was age 87.

She was born January 12, 1918, to William E. and Margaret (Bowmaker) Brace in Elbert, Colorado. She married Myrven Bridges Rinnert of Kiowa, Colorado, June 29, 1937, in Golden, Colorado.

Myrven and Estalene lived in several places during their 58 years of marriage - Colorado, New Mexico, California and Washington.

Elmer J. RUNGE

Elmer went home to be with his Lord and with his wife on Aug. 3, 2005. He was married 54 years to Mildred (Millie) who preceded him in death in 2001.

Elmer was born in Cairo, Nebraska. Before becoming a resident of the Burien area over 50 years ago, he served his country in North Africa and Italy from 1942 to 1945 while in the Army Air Corps. After moving to Burien, he became well known and respected as a furniture upholsterer.

Shirley June Balcom

Cheerful to the end, Shirley passed away August 5, 2005 from High Grade Lymphoma. She was born in Auburn, Washington on June 5, 1921 to Arthur and Blanche Rasmussen. A direct descendant of Jacob Maple, the Original King County Settler of June 22, 1851, was also a member of the Daughters of the Pioneers. She lived in Seattle the majority of her life and loved the typical rainy northwest weather. Her pioneering strength and spirit helped her through life's difficulties, as well as giving her the lust for life, laughter and song. Her creativity shone through in everything she pursued.

Paul R. Miller III

Paul died in San Diego on 25, July 2005 where he has lived for the past 3 years. He was 48. Paul was born in Seattle, WA. Lived in West Seattle and worked at Todd and Bremerton shipyards as a painter for many years, prior to his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army from 1973-1976.

He is survived by his father Paul R. Miller Jr. Anza, California; Sons: Christopher R. Miller and Travis J. Miler, Seattle, Washington; Grandsons: Alex Miller and Jason Miller, Seattle, WA; Brothers: Michael L. Miller, Fort St. Lucie, Florida and Douglas F.

When good bugs go bad, pest problem worsens

Special to the Times/News

Think bio-control is a panacea for dealing with exotic/invasive bugs?

Check out the latest issue of the National Wildlife Federation online magazine article, "Good Bugs Gone Bad," at www.nwf.org/nationalwildlife/index.cfm?issueID=76.

Long-term research shows many of the bugs introduced to control exotic pests have become pests themselves - even ladybugs!

This article reminds us that the web of life is so complex and intertwined that messing with one link may result in serious unanticipated impacts elsewhere.

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Sports Briefs

Xtreme wins World

The ASA Xtreme Girls Fastpitch team won the U10-A Division of the NSA Fastpitch Western World Series in St. George, Utah.

They clinched the Championship Title on Sunday, July 24th, with an undefeated record of 6-0 in the tournament overall - playing in average daily temperatures of 115 degrees.

Xtreme has a season record of 51-10-4 and will now advance to the NSA.

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Federal Way Police followed up on an outstanding warrant issued to the resident of 601 West James St. in Kent, originating froms

Officers apprehended a shoplifter from the Fred Meyer store at 33702 21st Avenue SW, shortly after 5 p.m. The thief, a male, was accused of lifting several Sony video games, and after police took him in custody, he admitted stealing the merchandise. The male was released pending the filing of charges and was subsequently trespassed from all Fred Meyer stores.

A case of malicious mischief was reported at the Glen Park Apartments at 952 SW Campus Drive.

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Foulkes seeks council seat

Bill Foulkes is seeking elective office after many years of active participation in the community. "I will listen to you, and combine my business background and community involvement to effectively shape Federal Way to be a better place to live, works, and own a business," Foulkes said.

Foulkes' has served as a member of the City's Parks Commission, Human Services Commission, and on the Public Facility Advisory Board.

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Smith addresses fiery topic of transportation at FedWay Chamber barbeque
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While the chefs fired up the barbeque outside, US Representative Adam Smith turned up the heat indoors as he fielded a series of direct questions from Federal Way residents about homeland security, transportation, health care and economic development in Washington.

The Federal Way Chamber of Commerce invited Smith (D-Tacoma) to address more than 100 of the city's movers and shakers at its membership barbeque, held at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club last Wednesday.

The congressman said Federal Way residents will receive traffic congestion r

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