December 2016

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning with an 80% chance of snow in our area for Thursday night into Friday morning. Accumulations of up to four inches are possible. An East wind 14 to 20 mph will keep things moving and winds will diminish slightly into the evening Thursday. The snow will leave the forecast and change to rain as the day progresses Friday, but it will only go to a high of 45 degrees.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

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Seattle Police have arrested the bartender of the Corner Pocket bar in the West Seattle Junction after he allegedly sold heroin at the bar. The Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board suspended the liquor license of the bar. The bartender is the owner's son.

He has not yet been formally charged with a crime, but according to court documents he is accused of selling heroin to an undercover officer at least four different times, including several times at the bar.

Undercover, a purchase was made from the bartender on November 7 court documents say.

The suspect was booked into jail Friday night on investigation of a Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. He was later released after posting $25,000 bail.

The Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board says they executed an emergency 180 day suspension of the Corner Pocket’s liquor license Friday and said they will seek permanent revocation of the license.

To the editor: I find it very unfortunate that Mr. Carmignani is so uninformed. My wife and I have been at Wesley Homes Des Moines for over three years. We were informed from the beginning what was going to transpire concerning the redevelopment of the Gardens and the cottages. When we moved in we had a few other choices and chose Wesley Homes, for a number of reasons. The Gardens was our home for about 2 years before moving into the Terrace. We praise God for His leading and we have loved this place and all the people who live and work here. The wonderful leadership we have has kept us informed all along each step of the redevelopment. Some of it we have been concerned about, but this is the best retirement home in the country and we have been to many others. We trust those who lead us and we are sorry some people don't or are unwilling to do so. Move on!

Gary and Marilyn Peterson

Shoplifter stopped in action
A man was caught shoplifting at Fred Meyer, 14300 1st Ave. S. in Burien, at 7:50 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 25. He was discovered by an employee and police arrested him for multiple misdemeanor warrants.

Punch-drunk love
A man living on the 15500 block of 4th Avenue S.W. had to lock his drunk girlfriend out of the house, after she turned violent and kicked him. Police arrived around 11:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23 to restrain the woman with handcuffs and hobbles.

Hit and Run on S.W. 148 Street
A pedestrian woman, who resides on the 10100 block of 8th Avenue S., was struck by a Burien driver around 11 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23. The incident occurred near the intersection of S.W. 148 Street and 4th Avenue SW. The suspect fled the scene of the collision.

Brothers get out of hand

A sister reported a fight between her brothers at 11:40 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23. The two attacked each other with a rubber mallet and knife. One brother was stabbed in the torso. The family resides on the 12200 block of 12th Avenue S.

Store clerk vs. customers

The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an exciting opportunity courtesy of the generosity of board member Mike Bulleri, Division General Manager of Baker Commodities, Inc. The Chamber will be giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the December 15th Seahawks vs Rams home game!

Everyone who attends the Chamber’s 28th Annual Holiday Luncheon next Friday will receive an opportunity to win a pair of tickets, as well as have the opportunity to increase your odds of winning by purchasing additional entries at the luncheon-must be present to win!

The event takes place December 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rainier Golf and Country Club.

Attendance is open to guests as well as members, however space for the Luncheon is limited. Please follow this link to register and for more information http://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/events/details/chamber-holiday-l… .

You can also register by calling the office during regular office hours (206) 575-1633 or emailing Emma Oglesby, Membership Service Director, at Emma@SeattleSouthsideChamber.com

In response to emerging reports of hate speech and violence directed at refugee and immigrant communities, Highline Public Schools is joining over 50 local organizations and community leaders to sign a statement articulating their support of targeted communities. This statement, signed by a wide variety of large and small organizations, reaffirms the organizations and the United States’ historic commitment to accepting and valuing refugees and immigrants.

The statement of support (see attached) was drafted by the Northwest Refugee and Immigrant Health Coalition (NWIRHC), a group of doctors, social workers, educators, resettlement workers, public health practitioners, and community organizers who have been working together since 2011 to improve the health of refugees and asylum seekers in Western Washington. Concerned for their well-being, and in response to harassment and fears expressed by their clients/patients/community, they felt compelled to issue a statement of support for them in the face of a rise of hate speech particularly directed against Muslims, refugees, and undocumented immigrants.

Duane Allen Goehring passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on October 23, 2016, at Harborview Medical Center (Seattle, Washington) with his family, his fiancé Jennifer (“Jenna”) Peters, and a number of dear friends by his side.

Duane was born in Burien, Washington, on January 4, 1988, to Robert and Kim Goehring. Duane lived most of his life in DesMoines, Washington, where he graduated from Mt. Rainier High School in June 2006.He was often referred to as “Dagwood” by family.

Duane suffered a stroke during his sophomore year in high school. He developed epilepsy and underwent brain surgery during his junior year. He also subsequently developed a number of other medical conditions over the years.

Hazel passed away on 11/28/16 at the age of 87. She was born in Gardena, CA, the daughter of Henry P. and Elizabeth A. Thomas. The Thomas family moved to Carnation, WA where Hazel and her seven siblings were raised. Her sister Lucille and many relations still reside in Carnation. Hazel enjoyed living in Des Moines, WA for the past 60 years and spending time at her cabin in Cle Elem.  She had many varied interests including Harley rides, motor home trips, volunteering, Eastern Star, Eagles, gardening in her beautiful yard, curling up with a good book and of course her cherished pets. Hazel retired from Boeing Security after many decades of work. Hazel was a devoted mother to her children Cathi Fanckboner, Mike Fryrear and Berni Fryrear. She was grandmother to Brendan, Megan, Devan, Lisa and Perry and great grandmother to Haley, Dakota, Leif and Liberty. She will rest next to Burnie her beloved husband of 47 years.  Her memorial will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Bonney-Watson in SeaTac, WA.  Memorials may be made to the Humane Society.  Please sign her online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com.

Watching the rain out the window on 8th S.W. was about all most of us might have wanted to do during days of rain last week.