October 2019

Whole Foods makes its long awaited debut in West Seattle
New store offers thousands of products from local producers, extensive grab-and-go options, a variety of natural and organic grocery items and a full-service coffee, juice and tea bar

Whole Foods, once slated to be built at Fauntleroy and Alaska Street but whose original development was stalled (resulting in a construction pit for a few years) finally found a home across the street from its first target and the store's grand opening on Oct. 9, will show that the company (and it's still relatively new parent Amazon) are serious about keeping things organic, local and with a stunning variety of foods both fresh and packaged.

"We like to think we do the homework for the customer," a company spokesperson said in regard to the kind of research and buying they do for products that have no chemicals, or additives.

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Burrita Gongwer Perry

On Thursday, September 26, 2019, Burrita Gongwer Perry, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home from complications of Alzheimer’s, with her beloved husband, Dr. Robert L. Perry, at her side.

 

Seattle Parks is seeking input on the Hiawatha play area relocation

Seattle Parks and Recreation is planning to relocate and replace the play area at Hiawatha Playfield. The project will transfer the location of the play area from the north end of the park to the grass area just south of the wading pool. The project includes new play equipment and restoration of the old play area site. It will improve visibility and access for all.

This project relocates the play area from the north end of the park to the grass area just south of the wading pool closer to the community center. This includes providing new play equipment and improved visibility and access at the new play area and restoring the site of the old play area.

During construction the contractor will need to close the play area site. Seattle Parks and Recreation and the contractor hired for the project will work to minimize impact to the park and neighborhood. 

Join them at the upcoming Hiawatha Halloween Carnival.

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Heroes When We Most Need Them

By Jean Godden

In these angst-ridden times, it is hard to take pride in being an American. That swell of gratitude one feels when seeing new citizens sworn in, that burst of emotion on returning home after an overseas trip, that lift from hearing a Sousa march on July 4 -- those proud feelings are still there. But today it is growing harder to summon trust and confidence in this nation.

What makes feeling pride difficult are the many attacks on our most cherished values: among them freedom of press, speech and religion, human rights, equality under the law and separation of powers. The president has condemned his opponents with lies and insults, while exalting foreign despots and inviting them to intervene in our democracy.

During these days of democracy's sudden winter, what keeps American pride alive for me are my heroes, both on the national scene and home grown. Here are a few that provide me with inspiration:

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Pumpkin Bash weekend: Autumn fun and treats for kiddies and animals

October 26–27 at Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo’s Pumpkin Bash is a weekend of Halloween fun for kids and animals!  Hippos, otters, bears, penguins, and other animals will gobble, smash, and play with pumpkins and autumn-themed treats while little goblins and ghosts trick-or-treat around the zoo, and enjoy pumpkin displays and other spooktacular activities.

During Pumpkin Bash, one child 12 years and under in costume is admitted to the zoo FREE with a paid adult.

Zoomazium, the zoo’s indoor nature play space, will be transformed into Boomazium featuring costume parades every hour, Instagramable Halloween-themed moments #Boomazium, lots of spooky and fun displays, games and activities. Daily programs such as Creature Feature and Shake, Rattle & Roar! will have a special Halloween twist for all the young costumed visitors to enjoy!

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Boots says "kick the tires"

by Rob Clay

"How much to run an ad in your paper," she asked.

Dorothy “Boots” Dempsey is 95. She does not drive but she did.  She drove the Dodge Aspen for all of its 53 years. Now it is for sale but the story behind it is here.

It was not her first car.That was a 'Woody' back in St. Paul. "I was twenty-one. I was a chauffeur.”

She grew up in northern Wisconsin on a farm. St. Paul Minnesota was the big city. "I drove the glider pilot trainees during WWII from downtown St. Paul to the Minneapolis airport for the Army," she said proudly. She was also a "Rosie" after she learned to use a rivet gun. But that was before she drove.

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Ken's View: Burien council candidates are smart and engaged

By Ken Robinson

Managing Editor

Crime, roads and rent highlighted the questions submitted by people who attended the candidates forum for Burien City Council Oct. 1.

The event was sponsored by the League of Women Voters, The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and this newspaper. Kudos to Rose Clark, Becky Cox, Andrea Reay and Thomas Swaner and Angie Benedetti of the Burien Library for hosting.

There were six candidates for three council seats.

Sofia Aragon is challenging incumbent Debi Wagner. Cydney Moore is challenging Joel Manning and incumbent Such Krakowiak faces Kevin Schilling.

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