Ballard Hospital closed its intensive care unit on Oct. 9 as part of the hospital's owner plan to reconfigure the mix of health services offered there.
Owner Swedish Medical Center said the move would make its Ballard campus more financially viable and to fit more cohesively within the larger framework of the Swedish system.
"Ballard isn't isolated.
A typical visit to the Woodland Park Zoo offers the public an opportunity to see bears, zebras and elephants in natural settings while learning about the value of conservation and protecting the environment.
According to a new study "Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter: Visitor Impact Study," going to an accredited zoo in North America has a measurable impact on the conservation attitudes and understanding of adults.
The findings were the result of a three-year research project by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
"Through our own research at Woodland Park Zoo,
Football
Federal Way 42, Decatur 7
Decatur and Federal Way were tied, 7-7, at the end of the first quarter Thursday, but it was all Eagles from there.
Greylin James put the Eagles on the scoreboard in the first quarter, catching a 24-yard pass from Justin Southern. Kelyn Rowe's kick was good for the extra point.
Decatur answered when Darrius Harris punched the ball in from the 1-yard line. Jacob Waddle booted the extra point.
But Federal Way struck twice in the second quarter.
A lot of runners from Federal Way, Decatur and Todd Beamer, competed for the annual all-city cross country meet championship and Thomas Jefferson's boys and girls won both competitions on their home 3.1 mile course Wednesday.
TJ's girls, led by senior Kenna Patrick, easily won the girls side of things, 16 for their team, 51 for the next closest, Todd Beamer, and, the Eagles were 67.
Silas Fox, D.O., 89, passed away Oct. 7, 2006, in Federal Way. He was born in Banner Elk, N.C., on July 12, 1917.
His wife of 64 years, Lillian; his son, Fred Fox and wife Susie of St. Helena, Calif.; his daughter, Beverly and husband Michael Hasting of Auburn; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive him.
He was a lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Silas and Lillian met in nurses training in Fletcher, N.C. Silas graduated from the Florida Hospital School of Nursing.
Anna Marie Rasovich, Our Beloved Friend, passed away in Seattle on Oct. 11, 2006, at the age of 45. Services will be held Oct. 19 at Grace Church, 10323 28th Ave. S.W, Seattle. Visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. and the Funeral 7 p.m. Flower deliveries accept Oct. 19 at Grace Church.
March 14, 1917 - Sept. 19, 2006
Margery Gould Whitmore was a lovely lady who wore a smile on her face every day of her life. It was the product of an impelling force, a pleasant and generous feeling that drove her to serve her family and help her friends.
Born on March 14, 1917, she finished grades in Ellensburg through her sophomore year, and graduated from Yakima High School in 1934.
Elmer D. (Sam) Woods, age 991/2, was born Feb. 11, 2007, in Sunnydale, Wash. He died peacefully Oct. 3, 2006, after a long and healthy life filled with gardening, fishing, hunting, and an innate ability to do most everything. He loved his family and friends and was always there to tell stories, visit and to help others.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence, of 57 years and stepson William E. Bardell. He is survived by his brother Everett L.
Marion Douglass, the grande dame of the Beach Drive dead-enders, passed away at her home on September 28, 2006. Friends and family � two-legged and four-legged � will miss her dearly. Marion and her identical twin, Madge were born in April, 1917. They were raised in Seattle with her brother, Stuart, and older sister, Jean. Marion spent much of her professional career as an illustrator and display artist for the Bon March/ before retiring to her home on Beach Drive.
March 8, 1938 - October 5, 2006
A long-time resident of West Seattle worked at West Seattle Hospital as a Nurse in the late 70's early 80's (15 years of Nursing.) A Bartell Employee for 16 1/2 years in Jefferson Square. Long time member at the West Seattle Eagles.
Born in Fosston, MN. She came to the west when she was only 16 years old and called Seattle home.
A wonderful mother to Scott Acopulos and Julie (Acopulos) Dodson.
Memorial held at West Seattle Eagles October 22nd, 2-5pm.
No flowers make donations to Northwest Kidney Center.
