December 2005

Police Beat
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1. A neighbor called to report a domestic dispute in progress at 29317 18th Avenue South #A. Upon arrival, officers heard voices inside. Finally, the woman there opened the door a few inches after the police notified the residents of their presence. Then the woman attempted to slam the door in the face of the officers. The police forced their way in, and the woman continued to be belligerent and aggressive. She and her boyfriend denied having any dispute or altercation.

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Chorale director Don Barrows celebrates his "second retirement"

Don Barrows has become a Snowbird. When he and his wife Lucille rented a house in Surprise, Arizona, last January and February, and he was able to play golf in shorts, the Barrows decided that they would do it every year. But they would definitely not be making the yearly trek to Arizona in an RV.

"We will be cruising down the highway in our Acura," laughed Barrows.

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Vote for construction bond

To the Editor:

In February 2006, Federal Way voters will be asked to vote for the School Construction Bond measure. This measure will provide needed funding for essential facilities improvements, support services, and needed new schools.

Several months ago, I was asked to serve as co-chair of this upcoming campaign. Even though I felt a bit over-committed to community activities in Federal Way and Tacoma, I wanted to do what I could to help. The education of our youth is important.

You may ask why I should be concerned.

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Snow Joke - Winter is Here

Though it has only been a few weeks since I wrote about the region's unseasonable warmth, in spite of global warming, the cold has finally arrived. Walking the dogs yesterday, we had to bundle up. I had on my evergreen-colored fleece jacket, Mrs. Anthony was wearing her bright red one.

On my head, my straw fedora with the feather, and Mrs. A with the dazzling smile, we looked perhaps like a walking Christmas tree, her being the ornament on my side.

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Andy D'ANDREA

Andy D'Andrea was born May 21,1955, in Ellwood City, Pa. He died Dec. 7, 2005.

Andy is survived by his parents, Andrew and Dolly D'Andrea of Van Nuys, Calif., his siblings, Tisha and Jim York, Mary Jo Nardone, Rose McCabe and Tiffany Hart, Julie and Carl Hassler, and Christina D'Andrea, six nieces and four nephews, and two great-nephews.

Andy was the owner of D'Andrea's Restaurant in Des Moines for over 10 years, the remainder of his career was in Hollywood as a personal chef.

He spent life doing kind works for those in need.

Elvin Herbert Tussing

Elvin Herbert Tussing died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. He was 93.

Mr. Tussing was born Sept. 17, 1912, in Fruitland, Idaho. He had lived in Seattle for the past 65 years. He was an electronics and numerical control technician at the Boeing Company for 35 years. He loved working with electronics and was a HAM radio operator.

He raised in a Christian family and was married to Marie L. Tussing of Burien for 57 years. (She died in 1998.)

Survivors include his son, David, and daughter, Bonnie.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.

Harold A. MAAS

Harold A. Maas, age 67, passed peacefully on Dec. 1, 2005, in Burien.

Harold is survived by his wife of 47 years, Katherine; a daughter, Kimberly Hoskins; sons Michael Maas (Susan) and Tony Maas; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Dixie Morrison and Kathleen Vogel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. at Westwood Christian Assembly Church, 9252 16th Avenue S.W., Seattle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Purrfect Pals, 230 McRae Road N.E., Arlington, WA 98223.

Charles Benton HOWARD

Charles Benton Howard, 85, of Des Moines, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, in Missoula, Montana, of natural causes. His wife, Junise N. Howard, originally from Missoula, and his daughter, Linda, were with him at the time of death.

Chuck was born on December 31, 1919, in Nampa, Idaho to Charles E. and Marion B. Howard. He went to public school in Nampa and moved to Des Moines in 1933 with his parents, two sisters, Edith and Margaret, and his grandparents, who lived next door. He graduated from Highline High School in 1938.

John Russell Moore

John Russell Moore, age 56, passed away on Dec. 2, 2005. John was born on Dec. 1, 1949 to parents Russell and Dora. He and his two older brothers, Marv and Gary, grew up in the Boulevard Park area. John was a 1968 Glacier High School graduate. He went to Green River Community College for 1 year. Jon and his wife Sandy met at work at Gov Mart Bazaar in 1974 and were married in 1975. They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this past summer. They have lived in Federal Way for the past 26 years and have two wonderful children, David 24, and Lacey, 20. John worked for Edmark Corp.