May 2007

Ferrell's making another run
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It's a warm day in Federal Way, and Jim Ferrell has opted for the iced coffee instead of the latte at Marissa's.

He speaks quickly and expressively, and for a moment his jubilation seems somewhat induced by his late afternoon caffeine jolt.

But it doesn't take long to realize that Ferrell is powered purely by a love of his work and the excitement he and the City Council have made in Federal Way.

It's been a fun and productive ride on the council, Ferrell said, and he's looking forward to another term.

Federal Way Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell recently ann

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PowellsWood garden welcomes visitors this Mother's Day

Belted by December's windstorm, PowellsWood is back in bloom.

"We lost three big trees and there were broken limbs and branches everywhere - it was quite a mess," said Monte Powell, creator of the private garden.

The mess is long gone, though, and Monte and his wife, Diane, are once again preparing to open PowellsWood to the public for Mother's Day weekend. The fifth annual event takes place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13. Admission is $5 for adults.

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Why does gasoline cost so much?

Here is a recent headline from a national news service. "Wallets Run on Fumes as Gas Hits $3.00."

If you are like me, you are grinding your teeth each time you pull into a station to fuel your car.

Not only will Exxon make more money, but your dentist may get some extra business.

Gas company talking heads have a number or explanations for why they are still recording record profits, but cannot seem to keep fuel costs under control.

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Vote yes for schools

To the editor:

For the third year in a row, a School Bond Vote is on the ballot.

Maybe this is the year that we get it right and build some suitable buildings for our kids. We have elementary schools that are in bad shape. We have a district kitchen that is in worse shape.

This is not a bond that has waste, fraud or abuse written into it.

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William "Bill" G. Blakley

March 31, 1925 - April 26, 2007

William passed away peacefully at his home in Normandy Park on Thursday, April 26.

Born in Turtle Creek, Pa., to Harry and Mellie Blakley, shortly thereafter, along with his three brothers Harry, Alvin and Merrill, the family relocated to South Park, where they owned "Casey's Tavern."

In grade school, William met the love of his life, Rosie Guarino, and in 1945, after a long courtship, they married at Our Lady of Lourdes church in South Park.

Charles 'Charlie' Chong
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80, Seattle City Council member, mayoral candidate, community activist, leader and loving husband, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 26 2007, surrounded by family and friends.

Born October 13 1926, Maui, Hawaii. Graduated St. Louis High School, Oahu. U.S. Army service, Sergeant rank. Graduated, bachelor of science degree in Foreign Service, Georgetown University.

John Cameron Scott
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Age 91, born in Kirkwall, Scotland, Dec. 1, 1915, died peacefully April 27th. John was 1 of 4 sons born to Alfred and Elsie Scott Sr. He grew up in West Seattle, became a quartermaster in the Merchant Marine, worked as foreman for General Construction. John touched countless lives as a successful grocer owning stores in West Seattle, Beacon Hill, White Center, Lake City, and Rainier Valley. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, loving father and brother.

William 'Bill' G. Blakley

March 31, 1925 - April 26, 2007, passed away peacefully at his home in Normandy Park on Thursday.

Born in Turtle Creek, Pa. to Harry and Mellie Blakley, shortly thereafter, along with his three brothers; Harry, Alvin and Merrill, the family relocated to South Park, where they owned Casey's Tavern.

In grade school, William met the love of his life, Rosie Guarino, and in 1945, after a long courtship, they married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in South Park.

Evelyn Gladys
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Remme Wilson

September 20, 1925 - April 28, 2007. Gladys was born to Alf and Malena (Kjelsnes) Remme in Mohler, Wash. Her family soon moved to Ballard where she lived for many years and was a graduate of Ballard High class of 1943. She married her high school sweetheart, Russell Wilson, in 1944 and they enjoyed 63 loving years together.

They moved to California where they started the family that Gladys loved and cherished.