Miriam Andresen, 90, died January 9, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 7, 1923 to Edgar and Eva (Colcord) Weeks in Cardston, Alberta, Canada.
While the family is sad to announce the passing of DT, 96, from age related causes, they continue to celebrate the memories of many gin games, great golfing escapades, political debates, and nume
James (Jim) Lee, 89, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 from complications of heart failure. He was born May 12, 1923 in Omaha, NE to Clara and Lancelot Lee.
Dea Morrissey, 86, of West Seattle, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 in her Elder Care Home.
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Don’t you hate it when all you want when you are feeling under the weather is sympathy but instead you get, “Have you tried ginger, onion and lemon tea?” I must admit that this special tea is a wonderfully soothing antidote. My old babysitter made it for me when I was a toddler suffering my first cold. I can even one-up my doctor when it comes to figuring out what remedies are great for coughing and congestion and the like. And I am old enough to have stashed away a myriad of remedies in my memory bank.
Another suggestion is always, “Do you drink enough water? “ My own offspring are always reminding me to put a glass of water within arm’s reach of my computer during a particularly long writing session. And I tell them that I always remember.
By Kyra-lin Hom
Inspired by Apple and Steve Jobs, San Antonio's Bexar County, Texas has revealed its plans for BiblioTech, the nation's first book-less public library. The $1.5 million plan includes a 4,989 square-foot space, 100 e-readers available for check out, 50 e-readers for children (and also an interactive kids' 'play' area with touch-screen tables and the like), 50 computer stations, 25 laptops, 25 tablets and not one single printed book.
Response to the proposal is mixed. Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff is inspired, ready to step into the future. County inhabitants are just plain excited to be getting a library, period. And not just a few library higher-ups and education psychology researchers are wary, worrying the move is “premature.”
Santa Rosa, California tried something similar in 2002 only to cave to tradition when library users requested with increasing frequency that print versions be available. The library is now a fairly standard combination of print and tech. Still, that was over ten years ago.
West Seattle Lion’s Club January Events
Senior Center of West Seattle - 2nd floor
4217 S.W. Oregon St
Saturday, Jan. 26, 8-11 a.m. ~ Lions Club “Pancake Breakfast.” $6. West Seattle Senior Center.
Jan. 31 ~ Mr. Joseph A. Breidenbach speaking on “Drunk Driving these Days.”
Feb. 7 ~ Bridget Anderson on the “Seattle City Club.”
West Seattle Garden Club Meeting
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St. - Bldg. 1
Friday, Jan. 25, 10-2 p.m. Programs: Morning-by member Ethel Williams, “Traveling North Pole to South Pole” and Afternoon- “What to Do in the Winter Garden,” with David Clausen, Seattle University senior gardener. Includes winter cleanup, pruning, and containers. Brown Bag Lunch at noon with dessert and beverages served by the Club. Interested gardeners are welcome. Donation $5. For info: 932-2540.
Free SYSO Mini-Concert Jan. 26
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra performs free Mini-Concert in West Seattle as part of Southwest Seattle Super String Saturday on January 26th. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Chief Sealth International High School
By Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles
On the opening day of the 2013 legislative session last week, two recalcitrant Democrats joined sides with the Senate’s 23 Republicans to vote to scrap rules that have governed our institution for more than 100 years. I find this worrisome, and I think Washingtonians should likewise, for a number of reasons.
The Republicans-plus-two executed a coup (non-violent, of course) the likes of which our state has not seen since 1906. At least in 1906, it was for a good cause — to rally opposition to robber barons. Last week’s coup, by contrast, was simply a power grab to create a 25-24 majority and seize control from Democrats who had been elected to a 26-23 Senate majority last November.
Though the leaders of the new majority say their goal is to promote bipartisanship, collaboration and a near-equal sharing of power, their actions so far belie their rhetoric.
Old as it may be, the Ballard Bridge isn't so bad. Especially when you compare it with the overall condition of Seattle's bridges.
A report from the Seattle Department of Transportaton suggests that Seattle's bridges have a backlog of about $1.8 million, with one in three bridges in such disrepair that they're candidates for replacement. Furthermore, the city should be spending about $190 million on road and bridge maintenance every year, but has been spending $40 to $50 million.
In a good/fair/poor ranking system, 59 percent of SDOT bridges are in "Good" condition, 36 percent are "Fair," and five percent are "Poor."
The Ballard Bridge falls in the "Fair" category.
SDOT Spokesman Rick Sheridan says this means there are some age related deficiencies such as cracks in the concrete, but that overall the bridge is "sound and very safe." A few other, non-damage related things result in the rating as well, including travel lanes and width of sidewalks. If you've walked on the Ballard Bridge, you know.
