Social business

Dear readers,

I must apologize for the lack of any historical updates over the past two weeks. I am sure something of a historical, hysterical or perhaps mythical nature happened "this day in history".

My yesterdays and todays have been jammed packed with activities brimming with adventure and excitement. I will endeavor to organize all of my notes so I can share them with you, dear readers.

I will be joining another old foghi (perhaps not quite as old) in the Seattle Rooms this Monday evening to read old maps, phone directories and perhaps, just perhaps, microfiche. I don't know how to bait my hook to catch one of these microfiche - but to do hear tell you can read them with a special whats-it located within the stacks.

Interested parties should also note a newly designed walking tour is being developed and will be unveiled at the 13th annual Georgetown Art and Garden Walk - July 13 -2008. More details to follow.

Best regards,

Olf Doghi

R.I.P. Ruby Chow

Ruby Chow: 1920-2008

Most Georgetown residents are only familiar with the name, Ruby Chow, as a park at the northend of Boeing field. Yet, Ruby Chow was the first Asian American on the King County Council, elected in 1973 and serving three terms before retiring in 1985.

She was a larger than life figure in the Chinese community. Ruby and her husband Ping owned the first Chinese restaurant outside of Chinatown. While active in the community she campaigned to demystify Chinese culture, inviting the general public to Chinese New Year celebrations and other community events, publicizing positive images of Chinatown.

For such a feisty woman, it would seem she would deserve a larger tribute. Something more than a little used park, under the flight path located at north end of a runway.

You can't even fly a kite at Ruby Chow Park.