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This month’s 34th District Democrats meeting featured a panel discussion spotlighting hate crimes in our state. The discussion was introduced by the 34th DDs’ state committeeman Chris Porter, who explained that the escalating problem of hate crimes has long bothered him. We might be “in denial about how at-our-front-doors this is,” Porter explained. Last year, he said, SPD data showed a record number of hate crimes reported in the city. He added that he “was horrified” to find that the state where he’s lived for 15 years is #4 in the nation for hate crimes. (Video note: His introduction, slowed by a bit of technical trouble, goes to 17:30, and then the panel discussion begins.) Participants, screen left to right, were Ximena Velázquez-Arenas from the state Attorney General’s Office and Monisha Harrell from Equal Rights Washington. They covered many facets of the problem, including trends and why these crimes too often go unreported. Here’s how to report hate crimes in Seattle.
The 34th District Democrats meet 2nd Wednesdays most months, 6:30 pm socializing and 7 pm meeting, at The Hall at Fauntleroy. Watch 34dems.org for information between meetings.
Family and friends will gather Wednesday to remember Phyllis Jean Emmick. Here’s the remembrance they are sharing with the community:
PHYLLIS JEAN (ROUSH) EMMICK, 1930-2020
Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Phyllis Jean (Roush) Emmick passed away after a stroke on January 1st, 2020.
Phyllis was born in Atwater, Minnesota on Wednesday, March 26th, 1930 to Floyd Laverne Roush & Edith Clara (O’Hair) Roush. During WWII, the family sold the farm in Minnesota and moved to Prosser, WA. After a few years in Prosser, the Roushes moved to Burien, WA.
Phyllis met a young sailor, Franklin Robert “Bud” Emmick, through her Uncle Chet, who also served with Frank on the USS Pennsylvania. In 1947, Frank & Phyllis were married at her parents’ home in Burien. In 1948, their first son, Gary Lynn Emmick, was born. In 1953, their second son, Craig Alan Emmick, was born. Phyllis was proud of her job as a Unit Secretary at Providence Hospital in Seattle (5-South). During their retirement, they traveled extensively to Roush Family Reunions, USS ‘Pennsy’ Reunions while visiting many states, friends & family.
Phyllis was proud to live independently until the end. In 2010, her beloved Frank passed away. Frank was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery. Phyllis will be interred with him.
Phyllis is survived by her son Craig (Gayle), grandchildren Robert, Brian, Terry, Floyd, Matthew, & Michael (Desirée). Also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brothers Wayne (Ellie) and Jim (Doris). Preceded in death by her parents Floyd & Edith, brother Dwight Roush, and son Gary Emmick. Phyllis loved her many family & friends in New York and Minnesota and her many caregivers.
Remembrances suggested to a charity of your choice.
Viewing will be Wednesday, Jan. 15th 2020 from 10 am to 12 pm at Cady Chapel (8418 S. 222nd St., Kent). Graveside Service immediately following at 1:15 pm at Tahoma National Cemetery – Kent
Share your condolences & memories of Phyllis with our Family & Friends by visiting her memorial page at EmmickFunerals.com/notices/Phyllis-Emmick
Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle
(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries by request, free of charge. Please e-mail the text, and a photo if available, to editor@westseattleblog.com)
6:40 PM: Thanks for the tips. We just went over to confirm that West Seattle’s Whole Foods Market (WSB sponsor) is closed because of a power outage. The rest of The Whittaker and its businesses appear to still have power, however, and this outage is not on the City Light map, so we’re trying to find out what happened.
7:28 PM: Just called the store to check on the outage’s status and they told us the power was just restored and they’re reopening. Closing time will be 9 pm as usual.
The National Weather Service says we haven’t had a daytime high below 30 degrees since 2014, and haven’t had two consecutive daily highs below 30 degrees since 2010, but both could happen next week. The NWS’s updated Special Weather Statement and forecast say the big chill starts arriving Sunday night – Tuesday and Wednesday are the days expected to have the lowest lows.
Looking ahead to the weekend – you’re invited to an open house tomorrow afternoon. Au Lac Vovinam is starting martial-arts classes at the West Seattle VFW Hall in The Triangle and is inviting people to stop by, starting at noon. The VFW Hall is at 3601 SW Alaska. Classes are open to ages 7+.
The wind’s suddenly kicked up again and a tree has fallen on the downhill side of Admiral Way near City View. According to radio communication, bystanders were working to move the tree out of the road; police have arrived and are calling for SDOT to come clean up remaining “debris.”
Two incidents in West Seattle Crime Watch:
HOME-INVASION ROBBERY: A 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a home-invasion robbery around 2:45 am in the 6500 block of 24th SW. The full report narrative is not yet available but police tell us two armed men were reported to have broken into the house and assaulted two residents, including the one who had to go to the hospital. No arrests yet, nor is description information available, but robbery detectives are investigating.
CHILDREN APPROACHED: This happened Tuesday, according to the latest weekly newsletter to families from Arbor Heights Elementary principal Christy Collins, forwarded to us by a parent (thank you!):
I want to take this opportunity to let you know we are working with the Seattle Police Department to ensure our students are taught about personal safety and highlight an incident that occurred Tuesday after school where three of our students responded successfully to a stranger-situation.
Around 2:40 p.m., three of our students reported to their parents that a male and female in their early 20s, driving an older, green Toyota sedan, tried to engage them in conversation as they walked home from school. They offered the students a ride home. The students responded appropriately and remained safe. Police were notified by the student’s parents, and as of today, the Seattle Police Department is continuing to gather additional information and working closely with the District’s Safety and Security Department. Although in this incident the offer was for a ride, there was not a physical attempt to get the students in the car. We wanted to make sure parents are alerted.
The newsletter includes this link to SPD advice for children’s safety.
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
“We made it to a new decade,” declared David Hancock, opening this year’s first meeting of the District 1 Community Network.
He’s the president of the Admiral Neighborhood Association and served as this meeting’s facilitator – D1CN rotates who leads each meeting. The group is a relatively new coalition of reps from groups and organizations throughout West Seattle and South Park, open to unaffiliated community members too; more than two dozen people showed up for this meeting, held at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center.
Participants were asked, in around-the-table intros, to mention a New Year’s goal. Hancock started with “Increase participation to bring in more voices.” D1CN is working on that, as evidenced by two agenda items:
That’s the “car fire” call on the SFD log – a Metro bus at 61st/Alki. The photo is from Kersti Muul, who says it’s “smoky” but as you can see in the photo, no sign of flames, and the fire engine is leaving.
You probably won’t see it tonight, but the then-almost-full moon was gloriously visible for a while last night – thanks to Christine Tweedy for the view above, Dan Ciske for the view below.
Now, your Friday highlights:
BINGO! Senior Center of West Seattle welcomes everyone 21+ to weekly bingo, starting at 11 am. (4217 SW Oregon)
SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE: Just once a month at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), and tonight’s the night! No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)
ART LOUNGE: Project to work on? Bring it to Highland Park Improvement Club for the monthly Art Lounge, good space, good people. Beverages available. 21+. (1116 SW Holden)
TOM WILSON: Singer-songwriter live at the Pacific Room (WSB sponsor) on Alki, 8 pm. Cover info here. (2808 Alki SW)
AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Dogstrum with Kid Leather & Sam Humans. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
EVENING BEACH WALK: 8:30-10:30 pm – with a late-night low-low tide, drop in for this family-friendly exploration at Constellation Park. (63rd SW/Beach Drive)
SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … via our complete calendar.
(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)
7:33 AM: Good morning! SDOT reported a crash on the Delridge ramp to the eastbound bridge at the top of the hour, but no word yet if that has cleared.
WEATHER ALERT: Early this morning, the National Weather Service issued this Special Weather Statement warning of cold weather starting Sunday, possibly bringing along snow.
8:58 AM: View from Joseph, as bicycle commuters wait under the high bridge while awaiting the low bridge reopening:
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