Virgie Lee Meduna age 58, of West Seattle, passed away suddenly while on vacation in North Dakota on July 3rd, 2008 as a result of a pulmonary embolism caused by pancreatic cancer that was recently
Ella Mae (Lee) Carr April 16th, 1914 – June 20th, 2008 long-time West Seattle resident Lee Carr passed away at her assisted living facility June 20th.
Eda Adriana Anthony
Funeral services for Eda Adriana Anthony were held on June 26, 2008, at Grace Church, with interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In the Morgan Junction area on Friday, a 45-year-old woman called 911 to report that two people hiding in her apartment were forcing her to “be agitated.” She asked for a psychiatrist before hanging up. When officers arrived, she said she wanted to go to the hospital but that there was no one to care for her dog. Officers could barely open the door because of the garbage stacked in front of it. A large white dog was standing on the couch, and the home smelled of urine and feces. Animal Control took care of the canine and an ambulance transported the woman to Harborview.
A local woman isn't sure why the other female driver was so upset on Tuesday afternoon. All she knows is that the angry, yelling tailgater pulled up on to the right of her car near California and Oregon, followed her into the Post Office parking lot and got out of her car screaming incoherently. The victim (who had three children as passengers) was finally able to get away, but got the license plate and wants to press charges.
Seattle Chinese Garden Site Tour
and Presentation on Chinese Gardens
Location:
Seattle Chinese Garden
Landscape Horticulture Building
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. SW, north entrance
Date: Saturday, August 7, 10 to 11:30 am
The Chinese artisans are arriving on August 6-7. See the 4.6-acre garden site, Song Mei Pavilion, and construction progress on the first major courtyard. This guided tour begins with a slide presentation on the cultural significance of Chinese Gardens. Meet at the Chan Education Center. The program is FREE and does not require registration.
For more information
206-764-5213
www.seattlechinesegarden.org
Jill’s Boot Camp for Runners
where you’ll get the best workouts to motivate you and get you in the best shape of your life!
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You'll have a chance to provide input to the Seattle Parks Department on the new West Seattle Golf Course Driving Range on Wednesday August, 4 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the course located at 4470 35th Ave SW.
It's part of the Golf Master Plan that Parks is moving forward on (see our coverage on this from last year). The parks department operates the Interbay Golf Center, Jackson Park, Jefferson and West Seattle Golf Courses.
Colin Gants - PGA Head Professional and General Manager said, "These guys that are coming in are not just Parks employees. They are professional range builders and they are going to present other ideas that might include moving the range or even doing away with netting, so I'm very excited to see what they have to say."
Pay tribute to America's love affair with classic cars, cruisin' Main Street and rock-and-roll during Burien's free Hot August Nights on Saturday, Aug. 7.
A spin-off of the show in Nevada that draws hundreds of thousands of people, the Burien event runs features live tunes, a beer garden, a 50/50 raffle and a multitude of magnificent machines, mostly from the '50s and '60s.
The event runs from 4 to 10 p.m. in Burien Town Square, ending with the cars taking a night cruise through Three Tree Point and Normandy Park.
Vehicles will compete for awards in the following categories: Mayor's Choice, Best Car to See the Stars In, Best Headlights, Most Likely To Go On A Date In, People's Choice, Best Interior, Auto Dealers' Choice, Best Night Cruiser and Lowest Odometer.
Vehicle owners may either register to participate in advance or on the day of the event. Registration forms and details can be found at www.discoverburien.com.
Preregistration is $15. Registration on Aug. 7 is $20 and takes place beginning at 2 p.m. at Southwest 151st Street and Sixth Avenue Southwest.
Meet Bill and Margie Ellis
Forty years ago Bill Ellis was selling houses on Sunland golf course in Sequim and twenty years ago Margie was acting in stage plays at Carco Theatre in Renton.
Now they are living full time in Sequim and Bill is up to his ears in a business he owns and Margie is a popular actress in stage plays in the local theatre.
He was a salesman in Burien while their two kids were going to Highline schools. The airport expansion bought their home.
Bill was an avid golfer at Tyee and Margie served patrons at the once popular Black Angus Restaurant.
Now they are happily living in Sequim and loving every minute.
Bill has a thriving business of his own, serving cities all over the nation with products they need for traffic control.
An early-bird story
When I went out at seven to get the morning paper, I spotted a big heron sitting on Ken Smith's bulkhead so I wobbled back in the house, grabbed my camera and Beth's walker and snuck up gingerly and took some shots.
The batteries quit so I went back in and got fresh batteries and went back out.
It's a great accomplishment for a golf club to be the home of a city champion.
But Rainier Golf and Country Club, newly annexed into Burien, can not only boast of having the 2010 Seattle Women's Golf Association city champion but also the runner-up who matched her shot for shot until the very end.
"It was absolutely a nail-biter," Leslie Folsom declared, referring to the finale in the April tournament held at Meridian Valley Country Club.
The tourney brings together the best female golfers from 13 private clubs in King County.
Folsom, 42, held on for a 4-and-2 win over fellow Rainier golfer Mimi Racicot.
This was Racicot's first Seattle championship tourney. Racicot, 52, played the previous 21 years with Everett Golf Club.
"Mimi is a great player," Folsom noted. "Mimi had the momentum and I needed to stay focused."
Folsom is pretty good, too.
This was her third straight city championship and fourth win in the past five years.
Does she want to make it four in a row and five out of six?
"Absolutely," Folsom answered. "That's a great goal. It would be a thrill but it won't be easy."
Several storefront restaurants, a nail salon, a pet store, and a Scotland terrier puppy are all among the victims of a recent series of smash-and-grab thefts in downtown Burien.
The dog was found early Sunday morning, Aug. 1 and returned to the pet store.
We have a ne're-do-well out there that's causing us all sorts of trouble," Sgt. Henry McLauchlan of the King County Sheriff's Office said.
According to sheriff's office spokesman Sgt. John Urquhart, 14 such robberies have occurred since June 15th.
In each case, the perpetrator(s) struck at night, smashing the windows of the businesses with rocks or similar objects. Upon gaining entry, they have stolen cash from the register, or in some cases, the entire register. The thefts are quick enough that by the time the store's alarm has sounded and the police have arrived, the culprit(s) have fled.
Sgt. McLauchlan said that apprehending the thieves is the office's top priority, saying, "We're following tips as fast as we can."
Burien Police Chief Scott Kimerer reported that police are now analyzing evidence from the crime scenes in search of clues about the perpetrators' identities.
