Summer has arrived in the Northwest and the American Automobile Association encourages motorists to take extra precautions before leaving home that may prevent vehicle breakdowns and heat related illnesses.
"When the temperature outside reaches the mid 80s, AAA receives an increase in calls from members for dead batteries and overheated cars," said Andy Pomeroy, regional automotive manager for AAA Washington.
Even though he's been selling automobiles for nearly 60 years, Bob Ochsner still stops in midsentence at the sight of a pretty car.
"Isn't that a beautiful color?" Ochsner, 85, said admiringly of a sparkling, burnt-red vehicle waiting at a traffic signal on Fauntleroy Way in front of his business, Bob Ochsner Cars. He didn't break his gaze or continue speaking until the light turned and the car had moved on.
Ochsner (pronounced "Oh-shner") has been selling cars for 39 years at a small lot between Wardrobe Cleaners and the West Seattle Montessori School.
If you are reading this column, then you somehow survived the heat wave that baked Federal Way (and basically the rest of the country) into a m/lange of temperature-stressed people overwhelming the hardware stores for air conditioners, and cooler heads who just hung out where there was already air conditioning.
I did both, and even though I always vow never to "go without an air conditioner next year," I cannot justify the cost when, on only a couple of days a year, the heat becomes uncomfortable.
I endured it for a couple of days, then I took Mrs.
1. A woman called 911 to report a domestic dispute that she thought might turn violent. The woman told Federal Way police that her sister, who lives on the 2300 block of Southwest 333rd Street, started yelling at her and making threats to kill her. The suspect, the report states, was mad because the woman called CPS about her son. The sister had a kitchen knife in her hand while she was yelling at the victim, and the woman was afraid an assault might occur. No physical injuries were reported, but the suspect's two children were in the house when the incident occurred.
Along with the spiraling twists and turns of the Wild Thing, and the tumultuous peaks and pitfalls of the park's new Timberhawk, the bumpiest attraction in Enchanted Village has earned the name Budget Crisis. And once again, this roller coaster has taken the theme park's owners for a wild fiscal ride.
Blame it on the Pacific Northwest's short growing season for warm weather outdoor activities, or a shift in consumer trends that have left water parks out in the cold, but the future of one of Federal Way's icons appears in jeopardy.
Until we meet again ... Our beautiful beautiful boy. You will be forever young.
Jameson was born May 27, 2004, at Swedish Medical Hospital in Seattle and passed away July 1, 2006 in Des Moines at home. Jameson came into this world a born fighter, weighing in at only 1 pound 12 ounces and 12 inches long. During his short, but meaningful life, he learned how to trust and love those closest to him.
Jameson constantly gave all he had, even the days that he was not feeling his best. Our boy is now free from all pain and flying with the angels above.
July 22, 1954 - July 20, 2006
William Huff died of massive heart attack on July 20, 2006.
Preceded in death by his Father, William C. Huff.
Born in Seattle, raised in South Park & resided in West Seattle Graduated from Cleveland High School in 1972. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
Sunrise May 26, 1922- Sunset July 25, 2006. Passed away suddenly on July 25, 2006 at age 84. Kossy is survived by Mary, his loving wife and best friend of 56 years, children Kathy (Nelson), Janet (Jim), Sharon (Steve), John, Dave (Kim), Carol (Gordon), Chris (Mike), Mary, twelve grandchildren, Jimmy (Kelly), Krista (Colin), Jason, Nathan, Seth, Jenny, Jessie, Nick, Stephanie, Joe, Allison, Julissa, three great grandchildren, Taylor, Alyvia and Jimmy, and a host of family and friends.
Ballard High School students have the talent to produce videos and they are receiving the recognition for the quality of their work.
Three video productions by Ballard students won awards in the 30th Annual Young People’s Film and Video Festival organized by the Northwest Film Center in Portland on July 16.
“They pick the work that is best and put it in a showcase,” said teacher Matt Lawrence.
The fortunes of Ballard have never been far removed from those of its fishermen. When the fleet prospers, so do Ballard's shipbuilders and net makers, bankers, brokers and merchants.
- Kris Freeman, "Passport to Ballard"
The fortunes of Ballard have changed. Our community could survive without fishermen today. The rise of condominiums isn't being driven by gill-netters.
