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[mark47n]

I have to ask blbl, did you actually laugh out loud when you read what I wrote or are you using it as a barb? My guess is that it’s the latter.

We make judgments about all sorts of things all the time based on experience and available data. Teenagers do incredibly stupid things as a matter of routine. I have two children, one of whom is a teen and the other who’s 21 and they both do ridiculously stupid things from time to time.
I didn’t judge the kid, either. I made broad statements about modern day parenting and about teenagers in general and used the presented situation as a backdrop for it, everything from parental rage to inaccurate statements regarding the elements of shoplifting.

Oh, I used myself as an example, not as the measuring stick. I didn’t make it about me, you did.

Is it possible that the kid was unjustly accused? Sure.Did anything actually come of it? No. Could something more have come of it? you bet!

• This reply was modified 7 years, 3 months ago by mark47n.

[desiraie]

Missing since Christmas Eve in West Seattle. Brass dog-tag style neck chain with scorpion on one side, “Thinking of You Always” on the other, and a brass feather pendant. This was a memorial gift. It could have been lost near Alki, Admiral Pub area, Highland Park, White Center, or somewhere in between.

Yes, we’ve contacted the restaurants.

[mark47n]

@Newnative; my response stands other than my misunderstanding as to whether or not the OP was present. Just because the OP was present doesn’t mean that the OP actually knows what the kid is doing unless they have their eyes on them the whole time. I reference back to my misspent youth.

Profiling is not illegal, especially in commercial retail establishments, and there is a reason that it happens, especially to teenagers.

[susieq29]

Hi, looking for a piano teacher that is good with kids to either come to our house or we can go to theirs (if not too far, we’re in Admiral) for 1/2 hour lesson for two kids each per week type of arrangement. We’ve looked and some are either far away or very expensive.

I remember when I was a kid (not too long ago!) there were plenty of folks looking for fun money or spending money (spouse worked).

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[newnative]

Cabe stated that they were there, with the teen. Why would you read their story and then accuse the person of not knowing what really happened? I often go into the store without a basket and pick stuff up, in the hopes of not impulse shopping. Some people put unpurchased items in their bags on the way to the check out. Some of us aren’t profiled, some are.

[helenharry]

Red Subaru Forester?, about 10 am Sunday. You blew right through the 4-way stop at 39th & 106th, clearly oblivious to the stop sign as well as the fact that people were crossing the street. Please return from whatever other world you were in before you KILL someone in this world.

[mark47n]

Theft can and does occur within the store prior to the thief exiting the store, it’s all about intent. You do not have to be outside the store to be collared for shoplifting.

If you weren’t there you don’t really know what happened and if the security guard saw something that he thought was suspicious then it could’ve been much, much worse than being told to use a basket.

Being 16 doesn’t make you a part of a vulnerable population.

It’s possible that the security guards training will consist of hauling suspected shoplifters into the office and possibly trespassing them from the store rather than handing the suspected thief a basket and tell them that stealing is wrong.

I’m so sick of parents faux outrage when it comes to their children. They’re all perfect little angels, they’re all squeaky clean and us mean old grownups are just bullying their darling little babies. Nope, teenage boys are suspicious and often up to trouble. I know that personally, I was one for several years. I was followed through stores, I looked suspicious because I had long hair, wore boots, sunglasses and a trench coat. I was belligerent, I weighed consequence and more (this really isn’t the place for a detailed inventory of youthful indiscretions). I was sneaky. I did act suspiciously. When I did get caught my parents had a problem with me, not the police or a store owner. Me. The assumption was that the other grownups have better things to do with their time than wrestle with me and handed that off to the parents.

The moral of this story, Cabe, is that you have but one side of the story, your son’s, and it may be…slanted. It’s not the security guards fault, or the store managers, that your son was doing something that brought a watchful eye onto him.

Oh, here’s why teens are considered suspicious: According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP), $13 billion is stolen each year – about $35 million a day. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) adds that around 25 percent of those apprehended for the crime are ages 13 to 17. Many teens don’t even perceive it as a big deal.

[shaze25]

I have lived in two different places in High Point (townhouse and now single family) for the last 6-7 years. I’m a few blocks from where you are looking but we don’t have many complaints. I’m sure you will see comment here about crime or gangs but we’ve never had any issues. We’ve never had a package stolen, car break in or any confrontations and I walk to/from the bus daily. We walk the neighborhood and use the park near 31st/Raymond often for our daughter. Since we’ve lived on two different blocks it can vary depending on where you are. The first block we met our neighbors but nothing more than waiving hello. Our new block is much more conversational. There is a lot of turnover in the neighborhood as houses will always be for sale. It’s very walkable and I like having a buzz in the neighborhood during the summer months especially. A con could be that the homes are clearly very close together so one bad neighbor is a problem for everyone. We haven’t seen much of this but occasional noise issues at our townhouse.

It’s a doable walk to Morgan Junction and easy walk to the bus at 35th/Morgan but until the Upton Flats is finished we won’t have much for an easy walk. Crossing our fingers on a food place or at least coffee there. I ride the bus daily and don’t have many issues there.

[linasenzerrose]

Hi!
My family is thinking about moving and I am looking at houses in the High Point neighborhood, near 31st and raymond area. Looking throughout West Seattle as well but there is a particular house I am interested in, in highpoint and I don’t know that area as well as some of the other WS neighborhoods. We live now right on 35th and are looking for a little quieter, more neighborhoody feel, a a bigger place than we have now. Friendly neighbors, walk-ability, parks nearby for our seven year old to plan in. Any High Point residents have any reviews of the area? Highlights? Cons/drawbacks to the neighborhood? Thanks!

[CommunitiesInSchoolsSeattle]

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The mission of Communities in Schools of Seattle (CIS-Seattle) is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

CIS-Seattle works in under-resourced schools to ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed in school and life. CIS is the nation’s leading dropout prevention program founded on the premise that students can and will achieve academically when resources to address their academic and social needs are tailored, coordinated, and accessible. CIS-Seattle is an accredited CIS affiliate operating as an independent nonprofit organization at 9 schools in South and Southwest Seattle. Case-management support is provided to approximately 10% of students at each school who are at risk of dropping out – identified by three primary risk factors: low attendance, lack of school engagement, and class failure. Our students come from low-income backgrounds (81%), are students of color (90%), and have experienced homelessness or have been involved in the foster care system (13%).

Position Status: Exempt, .443 FTE (20hrs/wk for 44 weeks, 6 weeks off in the summer, 2 weeks off for winter break). Some evening and weekend work required.
Location: West Seattle High School
Reports to: Associate Director
Benefits: Full medical and dental, 403(b) plan. Paid vacation, sick and holiday time.
Pay Range: $21,000– $23,000 annual salary. Commensurate with experience.

Site Coordinator Role

The Site Coordinator (SC) organizes resources necessary to address the social and emotional needs of students who are at risk of dropping out of school. Through the coordination of individual and group interventions, as well as prevention activities, the SC is a key player within the school to help students toward graduation. The SC provides confidential, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive interventions, services and support to students needing additional resources in order to make a positive connection to school. The SC forms partnerships with the community and other agencies to help provide these resources. Responsibilities may change based on the needs of the program and school.

Responsibilities Include:

School-based Services: 75% of time
• Provide and/or coordinate individual and group intervention for teens affected by substance abuse, mental or physical health concerns, pregnancy or parenting, gangs, domestic violence, homelessness, as well as youth involved in foster care or with juvenile courts.
• Coordinate implementation of the needs assessment and annual site operations plan in partnership with the site.
• Successfully build relationships with community members and service providers for identified program needs; identify and incorporate various community resources that best meet the needs of the school site and its students.
• Connect students to college, career opportunities, internships
• Provide 4-6 school-wide activities per year.
• Provide support and resources to student’s families.
• Maintain effective relationships with students, their families, school staff and administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Evaluation and Documentation: 10% of time
• Document progress and track student and family outcomes in CIS database.
• Ensure accurate documentation.
• Track outputs and outcomes to meet grants and other CIS grant reporting requirements.
• Provide program information and overview of accomplishments to the Executive Director, CIS board, and District personnel as appropriate.

General Administrative Tasks: 15% of time
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings with school staff, the CIS team, and other resource agencies involved in collaborative services.
• Conduct outreach and develop partnerships with other agency service providers.
• Participate in CIS planning and program evaluation.
• Represent CIS at events and meetings, as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with all CIS staff to maintain a positive CIS image; Understand and demonstrate the CIS mission, goals and initiatives within the community.

Required Qualifications
• Commitment to social justice, racial equity and an understanding of institutionalized racism.
• Commitment to helping young people stay in school and prepare for life.
• AA degree with five plus years’ experience working with teens or young adults, Bachelor’s degree with three years’ experience working with teens or young adults, or Master’s degree with one year of experience, or equivalent.
• Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills, particularly with vulnerable youth.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with schools, students, parents, community representatives and the general public.
• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility, collaborative spirit.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Valid Washington state driver’s license, access to reliable transportation and proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift 25lbs on an occasional basis.

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in education, social services, counseling, juvenile justice, or anti-poverty.
• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, economic status, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Comfort and competency in a multi-cultural environment.
• Training in grief counseling with adolescents.
• Ability to speak in a language in addition to English, especially Spanish and/or Somali.

Position Closes 11:59PM January 18, 2019. Please email a cover letter and resume to Associate Director, Beth Graves at beth@cisseattle.org

[cabe]

was at QFC in Westwood Saturday when one of the contracted security guards approached my son and said something to the effect of “you can’t steal that… you have to pay for it… here’s a basket, use this”.

it was a bit hard on my son as he then felt like he was being watched and was anxious. i do admit that he was dressed fairly shabilly, with a hoodie to hide is bed hair (he is a young 16 and doesn’t quite understand why it’s not a good idea to wear a hoodie over your head in a store) but still, it’s the QFC policy to not harass their customers like this. you have to be outside the store before they are allowed to accuse you of stealing. the fact that the security person crossed the line with a lone kid (e.g., a vulnerable population) is a warning sign that authority may be an issue for this security staff – and it’s why i brought it up with the management at the store (who were very understanding).

i was told that the the guard is going to get some additional training by their company.

yet, it is just another case of corporations paying folk to oppress other folk.

[KBear]

It is illegal to cross over the bus-only lane (if you’re not driving a bus). It’s also illegal to cross over more than one lane at a time when changing lanes. My guess is they’ll have more SPD enforcement than usual on the bridge, so if you don’t believe me, go ahead and try it!

[CarDriver]

seachild. That lane is an exit only to the viaduct. Plus, you’d have to cross the bus only lane to continue east. It may not be illegal but the only reason someone would use that lane would be to cut in front of all the people that are using the thru lanes.

[mariesalient]

Thanks, heartless. Those things sometimes happen before 8 am.

[CarDriver]

Thank’s TSurly. Sent the info to WSP via the website. I’m sure the people are not in the military. I’ll be generous and assume they’re not thinking or paying attention. I would love to ask them what they would say to someone in their home state that was doing the same thing.

[WS Person]

I have many years of Cooks Illustrated, take some, take all. Great for the illustrations on the back cover at a minimum. Let me know: wssale AT outlook dot com

[KatherineL]

An exception to the requirement to get WA plates is the military. Military personnel are allowed to continue to register their vehicles in their home state.

[koldfield]

West Seattle Natural Medicine is hiring a part-time employee to join our front desk team. This is a busy, fast paced job with excellent customer service skills needed.

Seeking innovative, calm, well organized employee who understands the big picture as well as the small important details of working the front desk of a medical office. The job is a combo of retail and medical as patients purchase supplements.

Clinic hours of operation are 8AM-6PM Monday-Friday and 9AM- 3PM on Saturday.

Hours: part time.

DESIRED SKILLS:

– Great people skills even under pressure

-Ability to handle multiple phone lines

-Customer Service experience is a MUST

-Strong organization skills and very detail-oriented

-Basic knowledge of medical terminology

-Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

-Must be computer proficient

-Able to lift 25lbs and climb stairs throughout the day

-Experience in the medical field is ideal, though not required.

-Great attitude and interest in a healthy lifestyle preferred!

BASIC DUTIES:

-Closing the clinic each night

-Answering the phone and scheduling appointments, including updating insurance information accurately for billing.

-Assisting patients with inquiries at the front desk and over the phone.

-Operating the EHR system, completing supplement sales and service payments

-Checking patients in and out for appointments

-Accurately preparing labs for pickup

-Setting up patients in computer system accurately.

-Communicating accurately and appropriately with the doctors

-Managing checks, cash, and credit card payments.

START DATE: NOW

FLEXIBILITY to cover when other employees have vacation or sick days is MANDATORY.

TO APPLY: Please drop off a cover letter and resume with references IN PERSON. Our address is 3256 California Ave SW Seattle WA 98116

[PangolinPie]

Really sorry about that theft. We also live near there, and have been keeping an eye on the RV situation for a couple of years now. We’ve notice that the main RV resident (Gloria – she lived there so long that people started to know her by name) has recently moved her RV and blue truck down near the 509 onramp. There was a second RV parked on the Webster St. side of the park for several months – a very large, new looking one – but it’s gone now too. And earlier in 2018 there were another one or two that came and went. As far as I’ve seen, there aren’t currently any RV residents at Riverview. I reported them several times with the Find It Fix It app, over a period of two years, and it took that long to finally clear them all out. I encourage people to keep an eye on things if you live nearby, and if you see them arrive again, please contact the police or use the app.

[LoveWS]

There’s always so many problems with the W.S mail, at least in the Alaska junction area. We never mail anything important from the mailbox and I have to pay extra to get things delivered by UPS or FedEx, but it’s worth it to know I’m going to receive it. I’m constantly getting other people’s mail, I’ve called to complain but it still happens. I’ve even put ‘please deliver to correct address’ for the mail person to pick up and they literally put the new mail on top of it, not taking it. Worse ever.

[mark47n]

The penalty for not registering in time is to have a fine assessed on a daily basis and it tops out at something like $125 total (not per day).

Given that you’ll pay 10% of the value of your vehicle as a “use tax” when you register it in WA is a major deterrent to people complying. Over the years and times that I lived here (3) I only registered my vehicle(s) here this time.

[WSB]

Sorry to hear about your theft.

If you don’t report it, you have 100 percent chance of no action. If you report it, you have a better chance. Just yesterday, I heard a dispatch on a reported propane-tank theft.

Also: Regarding the overgrown neighbor, you can file a complaint, and those ARE investigated/enforced/cited if public property (sidewalks, streets, etc.) is being encraoched on.

Good luck.

• This reply was modified 7 years, 3 months ago by WSB.

[heartless]

PIQUED! PIQUED!!!! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, IT’S “PIQUED”!!!!

(I am very sorry. I hope you all love the book club. Please carry on.)

[suzanne]

I just got a phone call from someone claiming to be from Burien Toyota who knew my first name and the year and make of my car. She said there was a recall and asked if I wanted to schedule an appointment. I asked a couple clarifying questions and she hung up. I called Burien Toyota and there is no recall on my car and they had not called me.

We purchased the car from Toyota several years ago and have had it serviced there as well. This is disturbing….

[TSurly]

You are required to register your vehicle within 30 days. Not doing so is licensing fraud, which can be reported here:

License Fraud

I’ve found placing a note conveying the above information on the windshield of vehicles to be a very effective way of convincing people to register their vehicles in WA.

• This reply was modified 7 years, 3 months ago by TSurly.