September 2005

and Jackie Valencia-Mendoza

Times/News

The old Gottschalk's (still Lamonts to some) opened its doors again last week.

The woman's department was stocked, shoes came in all sizes and styles, and the toy section was large enough to make one wonder if FAO Schwartz had reemerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Women, men, and children circled the store, squeaky wheeled shopping carts in tow, filled to the top with everything from baby blankets to toaster ovens.

Yet this was not a grand opening sale but a grand gesture by volunteers wanting to do s

Times/News

The fault, dear Brutus, lies not in the stars, but in ourselves.

from Shakespeare's

Julius Caesar

The most refreshing headline I've seen in a long time appeared above an editorial in last week's West Seattle Herald/White Center News, our sister publication.

"Sims needs to go" it proclaimed atop editor Jack Mayne's indictment of the two-term liberal Democrat's management of King County government.

Special to the Times/News

As the calendar suddenly turned to September, the nights started to get cooler. At almost the same time, catalogs started appearing in mailboxes.

So, the signals that fall is approaching have been given. Take heed and begin preparations now.

Order spring blooming bulbs early to get best selection and quality.

Pro instruction offered

Local tennis professional Steve Walters again offers area tennis lessons at outdoor locations this summer. Walters, certifed Pro 1 by the United States Professional Tennis Association since 1986, has coached at some of the world's top tennis resorts and academies in Florida, Caifornia, Texas and Canada. Also he traveled on the men's professional tour, including the 1988 U.S. Open, as a traveling coach for world-ranked pros and nationally-ranked juniors.

As a player, Walters has been ranked No.

Girls soccer

Kennedy 1, White River 0

The Lancers won their Tuesday, Sept. 6 non-league opener, led by the shutout of Cris Lewis and the goal by Jackie Thomas in the 71st minute.

Mt. Rainier 5, Fife 2

Nicole Murray scored unassisted in the 37th minute to launch the Rams on their way to the non-league victory. Becky Harris added an unassisted goal in the 43rd minute. Harris was assisted by Jordan Taylor in the 44th minute and Sarah Martnex scored on a Taylor assist in the 46th.

Des Moines

Drunk Driving: Aug. 24, 26100 Pacific Highway - While driving north, an office noticed a car in a ditch at a construction site. Its driver was arrested for driving under the influence.

North Highline

Mail Theft: Aug. 21, 1020 2nd Ave. S - A neighbor reported that a large pile of mail was in the street and that several mail boxes on the street were opened.

SeaTac

Assault: Aug.

Four firefighters from the SeaTac Fire Department are working in the Gulf Coast region devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Capt. John Gallup and Firefighters Don Nelson, Shane Sklandany and Matt Tarabochia are assisting the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) community relations efforts.

A vote for Bob Polwarth

While you might have seen letters in support of schools from city council candidate Bob Polwarth, many Des Moines voters don't know him well, so I'd like to offer a glimpse into the character of this smart, but quiet man.

Bob has degrees in history from WSU and construction estimating from the UW.

As a student of history, he tends to view events philosophically; as a project manager on public works projects, he sees the realities of what it costs to maintain municipal infrastructures; and as a homeowner, he knows how city amenities both

Fly the flag Sept. 17-24

September 17, 1787, is the day the Constitution of the United States was signed. This Constitution together with the Bill of Rights have given us the finest form of government desired by man!

It's the duty and responsibility of each citizen to help preserve this form of government, by obeying the laws, respecting the rights and property of others, by displaying our flag and by showing that we are a Nation of United and Responsible people.

In 1956, Congress passed a resolution designating the week beginning Sept.

Peace, quiet disturbed

I have recently moved into the city of Des Moines from the city of Seattle. I have always heard how nice and peaceful it is in Des Moines.

But, I have been somewhat disappointed since I have moved in as lately, after 9 p.m., there are speeders, hot-rodders and loud motorcycles until early morning.

I am not an elderly person as I still work, but if I were I should think this would all be very disconcerting to have a lot of noise late at night.

Where are the police at this time of night?

Mrs. L. M. Duick