Herald readers share their thoughts about Alki Lumber's Jim Sweeney
Following the passing of Jim Sweeney, owner of Alki Lumber on Sunday, the West Seattle Herald asked our readers to share their thoughts and feelings about a man known to so many in the community both via email and via Facebook. Here are their comments: Richard Paddon Sorry to hear this about Mr. Sweeney. Condolences to his family,friends, and co workers. He was a fixture at Alki Lumber, and a ...
West Seattle icon Jim Sweeney has passed away; Services set for Feb. 11
A West Seattle icon, Jim Sweeney, passed away on Sunday, February 5. He was 73. Sweeney was a fixture in West Seattle and owned Alki Lumber since 1959. Friends and family gathered at the store at 4422 36th s.w. on Monday to plan services and recalled a man of strength, wisdom, loyalty and kindness. Son-in-law Matt Pedersen, Sweeney's best friend Dean Boender and other employees talked about his ...
Sweeney: Details still scarce on Rowan, Rutgers-Camden merger
More than a week after a Trenton proposal to merge Rutgers? Camden campus into Rowan University was made public ? much to the chagrin of Rutgers-Camden faculty and staff ? state Senate President Steve Sweeney, D-3, of West Deptford, admitted the manner in which the idea was revealed could?ve been handled better.
'Alcatraz' - Cal Sweeney recap
Matthew Dagen This week's episode of Alcatraz focuses on bank robber Cal Sweeney. The opening of the episode shows a very well dressed man walking into a bank and heading down the safe deposit boxes with a middle aged teller. As Sweeney and the teller are starting to get hot and heavy, he pulls out a needle and puts her to sleep. matthew.dagen@gmail.com read more
Sweeney lacrosse camp begins Sunday in Madison
MADISON ? Sweeney?s ?Triple-H? (?Heart, Head and Hustle?)Sports Lacrosse Mini-Camp, co-sponsored by the Madison Recreation Department, will be offered Sundays, beginning this Sunday, Jan. 29, and cont
