September 2006

Freeways, fast cars and fishin'

That horrible section of I-5 that feels like a series of boat ramps hooked together (and which runs through our fair city) is undergoing a major resurfacing and according to the Department of Transformation, it should be done sometime this spring.

The grinding work (figuratively and literally) is supposed to make the highway last another twenty years, and though much of the damage is caused by heavy trucks, new HOV lanes should ease congestion.

The really neat vintage car show at The Commons on August 26th was a big hit with tons of cool old rides, and one of them belonge

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Drug deal busted in FW
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1. An unnamed witness phoned 911 to report a possible drug deal in progress near the 7-Eleven convenience store at 31000 18th Avenue South, shortly after 4:20 p.m. Officers made contact with the suspect, identified as Aundre D. Terry, and ran a background check on him. The police then determined that Terry had an outstanding warrant from the Pacific Police Department. Officers confirmed the warrant and arrested Terry, then transported the suspect to the Pacific PD for booking.

ATM card stolen after party

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Celebration, dinner honor return of Hylebos salmon

Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands will celebrate the annual homecoming of native Hylebos Creek salmon at the Second Annual Ruby Dance Stewardship Dinner, to be held on Saturday, September 23, 2006, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center.

The event will raise funds to support conservation and restoration of green space, forests, wetlands and streams, in the Federal Way to Fife area.

The event will gather more than 200 guests for an evening guided by Master of Ceremonies, Keith Eldridge, KOMO TV reporter and anchor.

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Get out and vote
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Federal Way voters eager to actively participate in the democratic process will have their chance on September 19.

That's when voters narrow the playing field and decide which candidates make it to the November ballot. The primary also gives citizens the opportunity to vote for the write-in candidate of their choice.

Candidates and propositions that receive at least a 50 percent "yea" vote will proceed to the general election.

This year's primary ballot, which is newly designed, will first ask voters to align with either the Republican or Democrat parties.

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Kenneth Collin Campbell
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Kenneth Collin Campbell, 63, of Wishram, Wash., went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2006. He was born on February 14, 1943, to Alfred and Francis Campbell in California.

Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Shelly (Chauncey) Johnston of Des Moines, and Kelly (Jerry) Van Dyke of Renton; his grandchildren Hailey and David Johnston and Kerry Van Dyke; and many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandra, sister Deanna, and his parents.

Living most of his life in Seattle, he worked as a landscaper/general contractor while raising his family.

AnnaLee Camerer

At the age 85, AnnaLee Camerer, comforted by her loving children and grandchildren, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 6, 2006. She loved her family, had a wonderful sense of humor, and brought joy to those she met. She was never judgmental, accepted all who crossed her path and had a heart of generosity and service. She was born in Shawnee Oklahoma in 1921 and grew up loving horses. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Milton Camerer. They were married in 1940 in Oklahoma City.

Doris Sutton

Doris Sutton, 84, of Burien, died on September 1, 2006, in Auburn. She was born on November 17, 1921, in Duluth, Minn., and had been a resident of Burien for 48 years.

She is survived by her children, Rodney Sutton, Kent, Suzanne Madden, Maple Valley, and Colleen Lindburg, South Prairie, Wash.; sisters Donna Haataia and Jenny Pease; and 25 grandchildren.

A gather was held September 10 at Suzanne's home.

John M (Jack) Skeel

Jack was born August 24, 1917, in Billings, Montana. He passed away at Harborview Medical Center on September 3, 2006, after a serious automobile accident on August 8.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty, and their three wonderful children, Sally (Jerry) Romero, Jack (Andrea) Skeel and Mary Ann (Corky) Luedke, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a large extended family.

Jack served his country during World War II and is a veteran of the Merchant Marines. He had a long working career, retiring from Puget Sound Freight Lines in 1980.

Avril M. Lore

Avril M. Lore, a nationally and internationally respected Girl Scout for over 63 years and a member of the Friends of Our Cabana in Mexico, died unexpectedly September 6.

Avril was instrumental in securing funds for the Our Cabana (Our House) in Mexico. She also helped in finding funds for Girl Scout troops to travel internationally. She was proud to be a Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts.

Avril was also well known and loved as a Life Guard and swimming instructor at Evergreen Pool, a career she began at age 58.