Photos by Jerry Robinson
SLIDESHOW: CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO PLAY SLIDESHOW. Bill and Margie Ellis outside their home in Sequim.

Former Burien couple living it up in Sequim

Meet Bill and Margie Ellis

Forty years ago Bill Ellis was selling houses on Sunland golf course in Sequim and twenty years ago Margie was acting in stage plays at Carco Theatre in Renton.

Now they are living full time in Sequim and Bill is up to his ears in a business he owns and Margie is a popular actress in stage plays in the local theatre. More ›

Walk in Saltwater Park should not be taxing

"One thing that should not be taxed is a walk in the park," said state Sen. Karen Keiser of the 33rd Legislative District. "I've learned in Olympia that nothing's ever over - it's just another chapter."

The year was 2003 when I wrote that column and a new $5 park entrance charge was on the legislative table.

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Car Dealers Are All Alike? Not on your money!

Let's play a math game - okay? What's the difference between $99 and $25? How about $118.95 and $25?

So, do you want to know what in the blue blazes I'm talking about? I'm talking about the price differences of having a key made at different dealerships. The same, exact key, mind you! But we'll get back to that.

Let me back up a tad. A few weeks ago, I finally decided it was time to find a different vehicle - something that I could use to haul straw bails for "my girls" (remember my chickens, in past articles?) and whatever other oddities I might want to toss in the back and drag home. More ›  |  (2 comments)