August 2005

Burien

Aggravated Assault: Aug. 14, 12300 Ambaum Blvd. S. - Three roommates were in their apartment around 6 p.m. when they started drinking beer. Later, while two were sleeping, the other roommate strangled one and punched another.

Attempted Fraud: Aug. 14, 12200 21st Ave. S.W. - Around 9-9:15 a.m. a woman answered her phone and the caller stated she was with the Federal Fraud Division and that someone was using the woman's Mastercard and that they needed her credit card number and Social Security number to confirm.

Pick Pocket: Aug. 18, 15700 Ambaum Blvd.

Publisher

Golfers at Rainier, Glenacres and West Seattle are used to seeing many crows, ducks, squirrels, robins, swallows and an occasional fox or eagle.

But they don't see too many pigeons.

This week I was playing Rainier and saw a fat pigeon standing on a metal box near the 10th green. As I got nearer to him he didn't move or flee like most wild things.

Squirrels often raid your golf cart in search of a candy bar or half-eaten sandwich.

Voters in the communities surrounding Sea-Tac International Airport have a near once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to "throw the bums out" and vote for a new majority of Port commissioners that could truly change our lives and futures for the better.

On Wednesday, September 7, from 7 to 9 p.m., C.A.S.E. will host a "Port commission candidates forum" at the Highline Administration building, 15675 Ambaum Blvd.

Most elected representatives are scrutinized and challenged on a daily basis. Not so in the 33rd Legislative District.

But important issues can no longer be avoided.

As a resident voter in the 33rd District, I want to "smoke out" our three elected representatives and get real answers.

The Democratic organization have won handily in this district for the past 22 years, but I believe that no one political philosophy should own this area.

Mr. Upthegrove, Ms. Schual-Berke, and Ms. Keiser as self-proclaimed independent populists have been given a pass.

Wrong directions cited

I like the Times/News, the weekly laughs are good for me.

On Aug. 10, you put Meal Makers on the wrong side of Fourth Avenue South. Then you twisted an avenue to the east. Avenues run north and south.

Pete Feri

SeaTac

Editor's Note: With Highline schools set to resume classes on Wednesday, Sept. 7, Times/News reporter Eric Mathison recently talked with new Superintendent John Welch. Welch, previously deputy superintendent, replaced the retiring Dr. Joe McGeehan on July 1. Mathison has covered Highline schools for five years.

I assume you see taking over for Joe McGeehan as a big challenge.

John Welch: Big shoes to fill.

Hoop camp returns

Applications are now being evaluated for The Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10 - 19 are eligible to apply. Past participants include: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison. Players from 50 states and 17 foreign countries attended the 2004 camp. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the All-American Team.

SeaTac

Controlled Substance: Aug. 10, S 196th St. and 13th Ave. S. - An officer was doing a routine traffic stop around 12:20 a.m. and in the car was meth, processed ephedrine, and a mobile meth lab

Mental Complaints: Aug. 10, S 170th St. and International Blvd. S. - A naked woman was seen wrapped in a small towel and shouting at passing traffic. She was reported as ranting and raving and was incoherent.

Compiled by Sara Loken

North Highline

Fraud: Aug. 4, 1220 Des Moines Memorial Drive - A fraud warrant was issued at the property. A SWAT team came out and secured the house. The suspect, with meth on him, then tried to assault the officers with a screwdriver. He was arrested.

Narcotics Activity: Aug. 10, 10700 21st Ave. S.W. - A caller reported that just north of her home she suspected her neighbors were selling meth.

Burien

Aggravated Assault: Aug. 14, 12300 Ambaum Blvd. S. - Three roommates were in their apartment around 6 p.m. when they started drinking beer. Later, while two were sleeping, the other roommate strangled one and punched another.

Attempted Fraud: Aug. 14, 12200 21st Ave. S.W. - Around 9-9:15 a.m. a woman answered her phone and the caller stated she was with the Federal Fraud Division and that someone was using the woman's Mastercard and that they needed her credit card number and Social Security number to confirm.

Pick Pocket: Aug. 18, 15700 Ambaum Blvd.