August 2014

Two assailants confuse man’s head for frying pan
August 3, officers responded to an aggravated assault with a weapon at the 1500 block of Northwest 90th Street. The victim told officers he was on the sidewalk across from his home when out of nowhere an egg struck him on the back of the head. The victim said there were at least two young men in an old off-white Chrysler car with an off-white vinyl roof. When the egg struck the man’s head they immediately started to laugh and sped away. The victim drove around the neighborhood looking for the perpetrators. Officers did not find the suspects.

Thief makes off with small change
August 2, police responded to a burglary at the 7500 block of 26th Avenue Northwest. The victim told officers that upon returning home that evening he noticed the back door had been forced open. Strangely, there were also pry marks on the window interior. The victim said that there were only two large jars of change taken, valued at approximately $100.

Hunting hooligan ransacks storage locker, takes buck knives

Summer is a time for parties and picnics in the sun, but don’t let a DUI ruin your fun. Even though Washington legalized marijuana for adults 21 and older, it is still illegal and dangerous to drive under the influence of marijuana or alcohol.

“Specifically, we want people to know that marijuana doubles the risk of a fatal crash,” said Darrin Grondel, Traffic Safety Commission Director.

“With new retail marijuana stores in the mix, we want to remind the public that prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as illegal and recreational drugs, can impair driving ability,” Grondel said.

That is why between August 15 and September 1 extra officers will be on our roads looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs during the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Many of these officers have special training to identify when a driver is under the influence of drugs as well as alcohol.

By Matt Wendland

A 17-year-old Burien teen was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and running his car into a building.

The incident took place just after 9 a.m. on August 9th. According to witnesses at the scene, the suspect parked his late model black Lexus at the north parking lot at Burien City Hall, the King County Library and Burien Town Square Park. He left his vehicle and immediately approached a group of people waiting for their running group to arrive at the park. The suspect approached one individual in the group specifically, held out his hand, and stated, “I’ve seen you around.” The runner, who claimed to have never seen the suspect before, told the suspect that he did not know what he was talking about and asked if the suspect was trying to buy drugs from him. The suspect is said to have denied the allegations but continued to hold his hand out and repeatedly make the statement “I’ve seen you around.” When the runner continued to insist that he had no knowledge of what the suspect was after, the suspect became agitated and returned to his vehicle.

On July 8th, Daystar sponsored the Senior Center of West Seattle’s annual fundraising Luau. They had a record number of meals served – 109 which raised more than $600 for the center! Daystar’s chef Kemberli Greco prepared and served a Luau luncheon of Kalua Pork, Spam Fried Rice, Grilled Pineapple, Baby Bok Choy, Hawaiian King Rolls, Island Punch and Mini Banana & Coconut Tarts.
 
During the week of July 14th, Daystar held its second annual Senior Summer Camp during which our residents and guests raised $460 for the Senior Center of West Seattle. We will present the check during our Rootin’ Tootin’ BBQ on Thursday, August 21st.

By Tim Clifford

“The FBI is celebrating its one hundred anniversary, its presence in Seattle at one hundred years this year, and when you think about some of the things that have transpired over that past century it’s pretty amazing where we find ourselves today. Not just as an organization but our place in the community. It will be pretty interesting where we find ourselves moving forward.”

This is how Frank Montoya, Jr., the new Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Seattle branch of the FBI, opens up a small press conference held inside the branch’s headquarters on 3rd Ave. in downtown Seattle.

A graduate from Brigham Young University and former Army Infantry officer, Montoya began his career with the FBI in their San Antonio division 23 years ago. Working in violent crimes, cyber-crimes, and drug units Montoya also established and led the San Antonio division’s fugitive task force. Working in many divisions throughout the United States, notably leading the investigations into the Edward Snowden leaks, Montoya comes to Seattle fresh off two years of being the SAC in the FBI’s Honolulu division.

By Andrea Reay, Executive Director, Discover Burien

People are paying more attention to their health these days. They are taking responsibility and action, paying attention to what’s in their food and where it comes from. This increase in food awareness has helped to inspire the Farmers Market movement. There are over 41 active Farmers Markets in King County alone. Discover Burien is proud to produce and organize ours in Burien. With over 45 vendors that include ready to eat, locally made boxed lunches, handmade goods, and farm fresh products, there really is something for everyone to explore and enjoy healthy living.

Skip Dreps, neighborhood co-captain, welcomed fire and police to the neighborhood potluck in north Burien at Shorewood Elementary School Aug. 5 during National Night Out for Crime.

By Kim and Tanya

On April 20th, Easter Sunday, our Yorkie, Lammi, went missing from our gated house on 128th street in north Seatac. If you’re like us, it’s something you never think about until it happens. It has been a heart breaking realization to learn how to search for a beloved pet. With the convenience of the Internet means a lot of convenient access to searching for missing pets, but with such eases also come equally as many hardships.

We were hopeful at first to locate Lammi by utilizing the following online resources:
• Craigslist.org
• Ebayclassifieds.com (which used to be Fijij)
• Facebook.com, (lost and found pets WA)
• Petharbor.com
• Nextdaypets.com
• Dogsoodle.com
• Joining pet blogs
• Small dog or Yorkie meetup groups
• Dog discussion forums

These are just a small list of places where we researched how stolen dogs can be relisted and rehomed for a fee and possibly shipped abroad.

Other more conventional methods:
• Driving/biking/running around neighborhood
• Visiting local pet venues, pet shelters, pet medical facilities, dog groomers, pet
• Signage/canvasing

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Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206 937 7169
August 15 is Foodie Friday and anything used in preparing, serving or eating food is reduced 40%. August 18 is Media Monday and all books, CDs, DVDs and records are half priced and early bird shoppers receive double stamps on their customer appreciation cards until noon. All items with yellow tags, including antiques, vintage and collectible, are also half priced right now. You know we have something you want and the price is right! Take note: we will be featuring gently used children's clothing size infant to 12 starting August 25. When you shop, donate and volunteer with us, you join in funding a cure for cancer. The all volunteer run, nonprofit American Cancer Society shop is open Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all other days 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

American Sewing Guild Monthly Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Ave. S.W.