Comments on: Roxhill robberies: District’s followup letter for West Seattle families

By: tk

tk — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:21:53 +0000

@Lolly: nope.

By: WSB

WSB — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:36:50 +0000

This letter is not by “a middle school principal.” Nor by a male. It’s by Carmela Dellino, executive director of schools for the district’s southwest region. And while I try to be a stickler for perfect spelling/grammar, nobody’s perfect. It’s a really difficult word to get right – a lot like “insure” and “ensure,” which seem to be used interchangeably. Please don’t nitpick about grammar and spelling here. What matters is the message, and I’m glad they’ve shared it. – TR

By: Lolly

Lolly — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:25:32 +0000

“…ensuring that all electronic gear is worn discretely.”

Is anyone else disturbed by the fact that a middle school principal uses the wrong word here—the word he’s looking for is “discreetly”. (Adverb meaning: showing prudence and circumspection; modestly unobtrusive; not ostentatious.) “Discrete” means separate.

Perhaps an English teacher should proofread all official correspondence.

By: WSB

WSB — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:32:49 +0000

The area where the most recent robbery happened is described as “the central area of the park where paths converge, near some large stones” – that’s somewhat different than what our tipster told us, but again, she wasn’t there, she was approached by the kids looking for a phone to call for help. Having walked through Roxhill Park more than a few times, I think I know which area that is. While there are residences overlooking that area of the park, there are also trees and shrubs, and it certainly can be somewhat out of the way. – TR

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:18:53 +0000

@Alki Resident: I understand your point, but I think my comment wasn’t clear. I don’t mean that everyone should avoid the park, but that parents should know where the incidents occurred so that they can have their children avoid it for the time being. Middle school children were robbed at gunpoint by masked men. I have a daughter in Middle School (not Denny) and given the information I would make sure she did not walk through the park right now. I don’t think the thugs are trying to ‘win’, they are just being opportunistic. If I knew a building was structurally unsafe, that was supposed to be safe, I would not send my kids in anyway and say “It may not be safe, but it should be so out of principle we’re going in. I’d keep them out and then address the safety issues.

By: lina

lina — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:34:43 +0000

DO NOT AVOID THE PARK (I am assuming that you mean Roxhill bog area) The more of us that step out and use the park, walk in it, gather in it, care for it, the safer it becomes. Basic “Broken Window” theory. This is the very reason that I believe when the playground and skate spot is open and being used, crime will go down in this area. Please, Please go for a walk this weekend in that sweet park, take a look at the playground soon to be open, the playground that your neighbors built and at the AWESOME explorer dome. And get psyched for the safer, healthier place it will become.

By: Alki Resident

Alki Resident — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:37:32 +0000

Jason-Why do people need to avoid the park? Don’t the thugs win if we do? I’m not avoiding anything or we all may as well stay at home barricaded.
Jim Clark-Do both, it’ll be worth your while.

By: Long

Long — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:32:36 +0000

My neighbors also got robbed near Sanislo Elementary back in December. Lost valuable jewelry as well as cash stolen. The police needs to step up the Crime Watch in West Seattle.

By: Nitro

Nitro — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:26:41 +0000

Jim-

More details please! Where in AH? House robbery? Assaulted while walking in the neighborhood???

Thx.

By: Jim Clark

Jim Clark — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:12:55 +0000

Also my neighbors got robbed up in Arbor Heights on Sunday. thinking about a security system now or packing heat

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:05:28 +0000

It makes no sense to me that the letter does not specifically identify where the crimes occurred. it is very vague. Give people the opportunity to avoid the park, not just give them advice on how to handle a situation when it occurs. The Blog article does give specifics, thanks!

By: ladybell

ladybell — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:25:47 +0000

Lastnigh at 8:00pm I saw a group of young black teens gather on 20th&Roxbury. They were drinking,smoking weed,yelling,breaking bottles and bragging about having a gun,shooting a gun and punching someone in the face. I called the cops but they arrived about 15 minutes after the losers took off on foot. I was hoping these were the punks responsible for the recent robbery/assault on students.