NeighborHood Watch Report: Suspicious Vehicle

Heather Highlands sent this out to their community:

On Friday, Nov. 1, about 10:00 to 11:30 am, neighbors in Division 4, along SE 329th ST, spotted a suspicious vehicle. The driver and passenger were two females approximately 20 years old. They were using high-powered binoculars to look into houses, particularly open garages. One neighbor approached the car and asked the driver what they were doing. The driver claimed they were waiting for a friend. The back of the car was full of backpacks and other stuff. The neighbor then called King County Sheriff, and a deputy responded fairly quickly. The deputy said the car and the female driver were known to KC Sheriff's dept. The deputy spent some time driving through the neighborhood looking for the car and/or the young females, but did not find either.

 

The car is a dark navy blue Honda station wagon. License plate 024YKK.

The driver is a young HIspanic female. The passenger is a young blonde female.

 

Please be alert and watch for this dark blue Honda station wagon. If you see the vehicle in the neighborhood, please contact 9-1-1 to report it to the King County Sheriff.

 

Break-ins and burglaries can happen anytime day or night. Please keep your garage doors closed and all doors and windows locked. If you see anything suspicious, call 9-1-1 right away. And then report the incident to Block Watch. Thank you for remaining alert!

 

 

Highland Meadows Homeowners - Please be on alert for any suspicious activity.

Neighborhood Alert - House & Car Break In

Sunday afternoon there was a house break in with high priced items stolen.  Later on that night, the  truck at the same residence had items stolen out of it.

If you saw any suspicious activity, please call the police.

The police have been notified.

Neighborhood Watch Report:  Sometime between Sunday evening- 11:00 pm, 1/20/13  and Tuesday morning - 6:00 am, 1/22/13,  someone entered the cab of a truck outside The Dahlquist home at 13404 SE 342nd.  A suitcase with fishing gear and clothing, binoculars, tackle gear and other sentimental items were taken.  Value was between $2,000-$3,000.  A police report has been filed.  If you saw anything suspicious please contact Jeff Dahlquist or the King County Sheriff's department.

Highland Meadows Homeowners Association

2013 Annual Meeting

Thank you, Mark and Sally Sternard, for again hosting the Annual Homeowners meeting on Thursday January 17, 2013 at 7pm.

Those in attendance were:

Board Members                                                       

President: Willie Webster                                          

V. Pres: Dennis Saxon (absent)                                               

Secretary: Donna Wandler                                         

Treasurer: Debbie Eng-Coe                                        

Cluster 1: Ryan Blow                                                   

Cluster 2: Mark Sternard                                           
Cluster 3: Dan Surber (absent)                                  
Cluster 4: Jackie Holden (absent)                              
Cluster 5: Tanja Martinson (absent)                          
Cluster 6: Cindy Squires                                             
Cluster 7: Maureen High (absent)                               
Cluster 8: Nancy Ackerman                                        
Cluster 9: Debbie Bengeult                                         

 Homeowners

Karla Webster

Buffy Schrag
Albert Kristek
Mary Ann Kristek
Pamela Powell
 Jim McDonald
Irene McDonald
Cole Hodgson
Stephanie Axworthy
Ann Piraino
Mike Piraino
Donna Hall
Mike Coe

The minutes of the past meeting were approved as written.

Treasurer’s Report:  Pamela Powell and Diane Kremsner conducted the annual audit and reported the books in order. (Thank you for your help!) Debbie reported a balance of $4,346.86.

The 2013 assessment dues will be mailed By Feb. 1.

Old Business:

Safety Committee:  Work is being done on repositioning one of the cameras

Landscape Committee: Nancy reported that the 16 year old riding lawn mower was tuned up but will need to be replaced in the near future.  Lighting was repositioned on the bike path. (Thanks Jerry and Frank) A short segment of fencing will be replaced at the site. (We’re looking into some materials that provide a softer landing!)

 Covenants Committee:  Donna recommended that any future revision of the By-Laws include the wording of the 1986 By-Laws concerning exempt lots.  (In effect, it says that exempt lot owners who choose to pay dues will enjoy the same privileges of HMHA membership as other members of the homeowners association)

 Neighborhood events and Recreation: The board will review the information on the benches at the next meeting. 

 Neighborhood Directory Updates: The Directory Cover Drawing Contest is now open for children 12 years and under who live in Highland Meadows. Please submit all drawings (with child’s name, age and address) to Willie Webster by the March 15.  First place is $25. and 2^nd place is $15.  (Homeowner dues must be current to participate in any homeowner sponsored contests.)

Karla Webster will work with Roxie to download the directory files into her own program.  A tear-out sheet will be included in future directories for updates, however, this year a form will be included with the minutes. Please return yours to your cluster rep.

 Christmas Lighting Contest:  Congratulations to this years winners! 1^st Place: Pete and Tamara ($75), 2^nd Place: Monica Simmons ($50), 3^rd Place: Joe and Kelly Gustafson ($25)

Fire Dist. #44 Santa Truck: Another huge success!  Thanks to all who donated food and stood in line for pictures with Santa!  (Board note: call in Sept. to be placed on their calendar)

Suspicious Vehicle Seen in Neighborhood

There has been at 90's Silver Suburban driving around the neighborhood.  It has some damage to the front right side.  It you see this vehicle, please get the license number and call the Sheriff's department.

September 2012 Homeowners Meeting

Highland Meadows Homeowners Association

Sept 20, 2012

            Thank you, Karla and Willie Webster for hosting the association meeting.

Those in attendance were:

 

Board Members:      
President:  Willie Webster

Vice Pres:  Dennis Saxon
Treasurer:   Debbie Eng-Coe
Cluster 1: Ryan Blow  
Cluster 2:  Mark Sternard
Cluster 4:   Tanya Martinson 
Cluster 6:  Cynthia Squires
Cluster 7:    Maureeen H. High
 

Homeowners:
Karla Webster  
MaryAnn & Albert Kristek

Jan Saxon
Janet Smith
Donna Hall
Gerry Ackerman
Deronda Stanley
Mary Zoppi
Mike Coe 
Debbie Bengeult

 

The minutes from the May 17, 2012 meeting were approved.

Introductions of attendees were made.

Treasurer’s Report:    $5,371.88

 

Old Business:

Past Dues:                   Willie will start to go out and talk to households with outstanding balances.

Safety & Security:      Repositioning of both license plate and wide angle cameras.

                                   There was a stolen vehicle and utility trailer taken from homeowners residence.
                                   Both were recovered-on within the neighborhood and the other a couple
                                   of miles away.
             BE AWARE of anyone walking around the neighborhood that you haven’t seen before. 
             LOCK your cars, trucks, rv’s, trailers and don’t leave anything within the vehicle in plain site.

Landscape:                  Thank you to Mark Sternard, Ryan Blow, Laurie Bulson for all the assistance.

                                     $1600. spent this year.
                                     Ryan Blow has requested help this year on the laurel hedge on the hill.
                                     Prices for park benches will be looked into and reported at next meeting.

Covenants Update:     Nothing to report.

Neighborhood Events:   Yard sale had a very good turnout.  Shoppers commented on how well the advertising was.  Mid-July is a good time to have the sale.

Neighborhood Directory:       Looking into software for the directory.  Also looking for someone to take it over.

 

New Business:          Clean Up – will wait and see if needed before spring.

              SPEEDERS – SLOW DOWN.  Kids are back in school, buses are back in the neighborhood so don’t pass when the “stop” sign is out.

               RECREATIONAL VEHICLES – Summer is over so get them off the streets and driveways.  They should be out of sight.

               LEASH LAW – is in effect.  Anyone see dogs roaming the neighborhood should call Animal Control – 206-296-7387

                                    Also note that Animal Control officers have been in the neighborhood checking on  animal licenses.

WINDY HILL Cleanup – Saturday, Sept. 29^th at 8:00 am at bottom of hill.  Coffee & Donuts too.   Anyone can help.  It’s your hill, take some ownership in keeping it clean.

Please call King County Road Maintenance – 206-296-8100 to ask when the guard rails on the Hill will be replaced.

 

            Next Meeting:   November 15, 2012  7:00 pm at Debbie Bengeult 

Fourth of July Parade

Anyone interested in coordinating a Fourth of July Parade for the children, let either Jan Saxon or Nancy Ackerman know.

Work Party on Saturday April 28, 2012

Greetings Highland Meadows Neighbors,

You are cordially invited to the Highland Meadows work party at Tract A on
Saturday, April 28th from 9:00AM - 11:30AM. Our aim is to clean up behind the
shed. So far we have two chainsaws and a truck and trailer committed along with
7 warm bodies to operate them.

I have reserved a 6 inch chipper but am looking for someone with a trailer hitch
and a credit card to pick it up at United Rentals in Federal Way before 5:00PM
on Friday, April 27th and return it between
7:00 and 8:30 AM on Monday, April 30th if all this person can do is pick-up
and drop-off the chipper they needn t even get out of bed for the work party.

Please forward this message to any neighbors for whom you have email addresses
or do it the old-fashioned way and talk to them.

Thank you in advance for your generous donation of time and sweat.

Nancy Ackerman
Landscape Coordinator

Boy Scout Troup 340 Fundraiser

The Boy Scouts are offering the following to the homeowners of Highland Meadows:
Aerating and thatching - $70.00 including clean up for an average size yard. Mow your lawn prior to the appointment. For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact: Ryan Van Quill 206-226-1535.

Neighborhood Alert

On the evening of Thurs, April 5, around 11:00 pm, an outboard trolling motor was stolen off of a boat. The cable lock, power line and gas line was cut.
Please report any suspicious activity to the police.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - TODAY. Sat. 3/31 at 1:00 in Trac A.

Neighborhood Alert: Sometime between Thursday, 3/29 4:00 pm and Friday, 3/30 4:00 pm, an attempt to take off a grill push bar and winch from a truck parked in the driveway. The attempt failed but that does not mean they will not try somewhere else in the neighborhood. Please keep your eyes and ears open. If you see something suspicious, call the police.

Spring break in Auburn is the week of 4/2.

HOMEOWNERS MEETING MINUTES

Please be advised that the Sept. 15, 2011 Homeowners Meeting Minutes have now been posted. Scroll down on the right and click to view. You will find previous minutes archived as well.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Highland Meadows Annual Easter Egg hunt will be in Track A on Saturday, April 16th. The hunt begins at 1:00 and will end when all the eggs are found. Bring your baskets. See you there.

Neighborhood Watch ALERT

Received this alert from the Heather Highlands Homeowners: Alert issued 4/15/2011 @ 1:16 PM A home in Waldheim Acres had an attempted burglary Thursday morning between 7:30 and 8:00 am. There were police officers in the Heather Highlands area responding to a suspicious vehicle (321XUR Silver Dodge Intrepid). When they arrived in Waldheim Acres, they found that someone had thrown a heavy object against the side sliding glass door. The noise (or the movement of the door) set off the alarm, and the perpetrator must have left in a hurry. The police officer told the homeowner that this was the same MO as a burglary that happened Wednesday between Ravensdale and Hobart. He also said the registered owner of the vehicle (the silver Dodge) has committed burglaries in the same manner. No one saw any cars or suspicious people in the Waldheim Acres attempted burglary. So it is speculation that the same vehicle was involved. However, Thursday evening about 6:00 pm, the same Silver Dodge Intrepid was spotted in the cul-de-sac on 193rd Ave SE (near the attempted burglary in Waldheim Acres). A homeowner followed the car for a bit, while calling 911, and was told by King County dispatch to back off. If you see this vehicle (Silver Dodge Intrepid, license plate 321XUR), or people in the neighborhood who look suspicious, please call 911 and report it. Tell the police we have had problems in our area, and you want to report a suspicious person or vehicle. It's important now more than ever that we need to watch out over each other's homes, properties, vehicles, etc. It's best to pay attention to your surrondings. Call the police, then call your Block Watch if you see anything suspicious. Thanks for keeping our neighborhood safe!

Entrance Incident

The sign post at the front entrance, (holding the no solicitation sign) was knocked down last night. The sign post has been repaired and additional concrete will be poured to better secure it. The camera was damaged, but a replacement will be up shortly. In the meantime there is still one camera in operation. It is suspected that young males in a 2000-2009 White Chevrolet Extended Cab P/U Truck with a black bug guard across the hood are responsible for pushing the sign over.

Coyote Sighting

Last night at about 1:30 a.m., a pair of coyote were spotted running down the middle of 342nd st. Please be aware that they are still prowling our neighbohood.

Prayer Request Follow UP

Earlier this year a Request For Prayers was posted on this blog on behalf of Highland Meadows neighbors Chad and Julie Jordison and their families.

As many of you may already know, Julie was critically ill with HELLP Syndrome. We are pleased to report that Julie has experienced a miraculous recovery and is now home, and she and new born daughter Breanna Joy are doing fine.

Julie "would like to sincerely thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers through this time of hardship for me and my family"

Please continue to pray that Julie's organs continue to heal, that her blood pressure can be controlled, and that her energy level increases.

Neighborhood Gathering

Due to the overwhelming support that they received from the neighborhood during her hospital stay, Chad and Julie have decided to plan a Highland Meadows neighborhood barbecue. They have chosen the date of Saturday, Sept. 18th from 1-4 p.m. at the Trac A ballfield. Chad and Julie will be providing hot dogs, chips, pop, and cake. They have also rented a large 25 ft. blow up slide for the kids (or adults). They will be posting signs a week in advance. They are hoping for great weather and a large turnout. MARK YOUR CALENDARS !

COYOTE SIGHTINGS

There have been numerous sightings of 1 or more coyotes today in Highland Meadows, throughout the neighborhood. Unfortunately, they are preying on our small pets. Please keep an eye out for your cats and dogs. Make neighbors aware when you have spotted a coyote in your area. Parents, please warn your children not to approach these wild animals. Below is a link for further information on coyotes and their behavior.

http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00260/fact.htm

RACCOON WASTE - HEALTH ALERT

A recent article in the Bellingham Herald has called to our attention that raccoon droppings pose a serious health hazard. Since Highland Meadows is known to have a raccoon population, this posting is appropriate.

In summary, many raccoons have roundworms in their intestines which produce millions of eggs, which are passed on in the raccoon's feces. Those hardy eggs can take hold inside people and cause fatal brain infections. The bottom line is is to make your home less tempting to raccoons. Keep a tight lid on garbage and your sandbox. Don't leave pet food and water outside at night. Clean up seed debris from your bird feeders. Plug gaps or holes to keep raccoons out. Below is a link to the original article. Please read it.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/07/13/1523625/raccoon-waste-seriously-dangerous.html

PRAYER REQUEST

This prayer request is being sent out for our Highland Meadows neighbors Chad and Julie Jordison and their families. Julie is very ill after giving birth prematurely to their new baby girl. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. The baby is doing good at this time. Also, please keep their families in your prayers as well.

Thank you so much !