May 2006

Judy Duff, 56, dies of cancer

Judy Duff, a beloved 48-year resident of the North Highline area, passed away May 1, 2006, after having lived with cancer for over two years. Judy had recently celebrated her 56th birthday in April and died peacefully at home with her husband, Dave Duff, and daughter, Deanna Duff.

Judy was raised in the North Highline area by her parents, Valenar and Norma Smith, and is survived by her mother and siblings, Valenar Smith, Jr. and Sandra Hassler. Judy graduated from Evergreen High School and remained a proud Wolverine throughout her life.

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Masons honor West Seattle High juniors

The members of Alki Masonic Lodge honored 10 outstanding juniors from West Seattle High School, class of 2007 and their parents at a special ceremony recently.

The five girls and five boys recognized for their achievement, community service, school activities and future goals were: Alyce Crisostomo, Jennifer Gee, Kylen Johnson, Caitlin Skogland, Victoria Tenge, Mackenzie Clay, David Travis Freidman, James Kosta, Philip Soloman as the most outstanding girl and boy in the junior class. Their names will be inscribed on the perpetual trophy displayed at the high school.

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Shots in the park

Around 9 p.m. Tuesday, a citizen called 911 after hearing eight or nine gunshots coming from the vicinity of Hamilton Viewpoint. Shortly, a driver reported that someone in a black Acura Integra had shot his car at the park. A witness heard two shots and saw an Asian male stand up and lean out the passenger-side window to shoot several more. During an earlier patrol of the park, an officer had noted four males in a car matching that description. The car was registered to a Highland Park address. Officers found the suspect vehicle and witnesses positively identified the driver.

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I-946 aims to punish the poor

Several years ago, I was part of a team leading a retreat for Lutheran pastors in northwestern Washington on the theme of the church's mission to work for social justice. We asked each minister to review his or her family history going back two generations and specifically to examine their experience of work. All of them recalled a past of being hard-working, faith-filled and family-oriented.

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