Don’t Forget the Beach Drive Community Safety Walk on June 1

May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment

I just confirmed with Mark Solomon with the Seattle Police Department that the Beach Drive Community Safety Walk is still taking place tomorrow night at 6:30pm.  The plan is to "muster at Emma Schmitz Park and canvas a portion of Beach Drive, completing our walk at Me Kwa Mooks Park".  

I'm not sure exactly where at Emma Schmitz this will be commencing, if I find additional information, I will share it with you.

This event is as a result of the tragic unsolved murder of Greggette Guy that took place over two months ago.  

We're hoping for a huge turn-out!  Please spead the word to your Beach Drive neighbors.

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Luxury Super Yacht Arianna cruising off the shores of Beach Drive

May 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Ship

This from Super Yacht Times:

“Delta has launched its latest custom superyacht, Arianna. Designed and engineered by the Delta Design Group, Arianna is the largest all composite 50-meter, full-displacement motor yacht in the world. With more than 780 gross tons ITC, a beam of nearly 34 feet, and over 7,500 square feet of living area Arianna has more interior volume than any other yacht her length. Built to travel and explore, Arianna is capable of transoceanic cruising with fortitude and grace.”

Delta Marine is the same builder of the Laurel.  Order your super yacht today!

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Happening Now in the Sound: Pleasure Craft catching a Tow

May 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Looks like a pleasure craft is catching a tow from the Coast Guard (smaller boat in photo) with a Seattle Fire Boat assisting (larger boat).

Boat

This photo, taken by Scupper, was taken when the boats were just north east of Blake Island. The fire boat is already back in Seattle.

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Community Safety Walk on Beach Drive

May 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment

We have been notified by Mark Solomon, Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Seattle Police Department, that a community safety walk has been scheduled for June 1, 2012 at 6:30 pm.

Following the tragic murder of Greggette Guy two months ago, several in the Beach Drive community have been expressing concern about the safety of Emma Schmitz and Mee Kwa Mooks parks in the evening.  This walk is to give us an opportunity to point out areas that could have improved safety.

When and if I have more information from Mark Solomon or any other City officials, I'll let you know.

 

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Tazi – Beach Drive Blog’s Pet of the Week

May 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Tazi

Tazi is a Basenji, the barkless dog, and is the most ancient breed (per Wikipedia). They evolved from wolves and like wolves they rarely make noise as their vocal cords are different from a typical dog.  They can bark but rarely do.  They can run up to 35 miles an hour, one of the fastest of all breeds and Tazi loves to run!  He runs 3 miles a day with his human, Sandi.

You've probably seen him with Pat and Sandi perched from the front porch overlooking Beach Drive.  

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Happy Mothers Day

May 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This young Stellar Jay has been following his mother around our courtyard this morning.

Jay

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See Beach Drive and a few of your neighbors on the big screen

May 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Ira Finkelstein's Christmas is coming to a theater near you (well, almost near you).  This just in from the Director, Sue Cocoron:

If you want to buy tickets to see Ira Finkelstein’s Christmas on the big screen, THE BOX OFFICE IS NOW OPEN!  Seattle International Film Festival 2012. 

http://www.siff.net/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=45381&FID=254

SIFF Cinema Uptown on May 22nd at 7pm

Everett Performing Arts Center on May 27 at 1pm

AMC Pacific Place 11 on June 9th at  11am

Parts of this movie were filmed at a home located on Beach Drive and along the beachs of Alki. 

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Happening Now: Beach Safari at Mee Kwa Mooks

May 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Seattle Parks Department is hosting a "family beach safari" on the shores of Mee Kwa Mooks (aka Emma Schmitz Viewpoint) right now.  The walks are free and require advanced registration.

It's a great day to explore the beach with a low of minus 3.00 at 11:38 pm today.

Meekwawooks

The next walk at this park is scheduled on May 20, 2012.  You can register for this walk by calling 206-386-4236 or by clicking here.

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Seattle Police Department Newsletter

April 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Download Seattle Police Email Newsletter112

You can read the most recent Seattle Police Department Newsletter by clicking the link above.  

 

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Family of Greggette Guy offers $10,000 reward [corrected]

April 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

GreggetteIt has been six weeks since the murder of 51 year old Greggette Guy who was last known to be walking along Beach Drive on a stormy evening.  Last night, Fox News 13 aired an interview Greggette's husband, Dwight, about her tragic death. The interview ends with a reminder that her murderer has not yet been caught.  The family is offering $10,000 for a tip that will lead to the arrest and conviction of her murderer.  Click here to watch the interview.

We, along with other neighbors, have been in contact with various city officials about the safety of our neighborhood. We have been told there will be a community safety walk in the next few weeks (a few weeks ago).

Please stay vigilant and safe.  Don't be afraid to call 9-1-1 when you need to.

UPDATE April 30, 2012: We received bad information from the parks department regarding the bench that is being installed today.  This bench is not being dedicated to Greggette.  We sincerely apologize for this miscommunication.

 

 

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