For safety…turn on your deck/spreader lights to show you are welcoming kids and pick up any loose items off your dock to avoid trip hazards.
Happy Halloween!
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Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday November 2
Remember to set those clocks that don’t automatically adjust themselves.
Halloween is near!!!!
PUMPKIN CARVING “CONTEST!”
Halloween is near so it’s time to put up the decorations,
and carve the pumpkins!
Be it political, funny, scary or boring…
…show your creative juices (and one-up your neighbor)
Instead of candles, there are LED candle lights available.
Shilshole Kids will be trick or treating on Halloween on a couple docks-
watch for the postings at your gate
Survey regarding Neighborhood crime
Annually, Seattle University conducts an independent public safety survey of each neighborhood. This captures the concerns of each neighborhood and gives SPD (Seattle Police Dept) clear areas of focus.
Here is an opportunity to address our concerns about the campers, rvs and car prowls that we are experiencing here at Shilshole. Read more on the SPD website below with the link to the survey…
https://www.seattle.gov/police/information-and-data/data/mcpp-about
Get your HAM radio license
Are you headed offshore to Mexico and points beyond with your SSB radio? Or, do you want to be able to communicate in times of emergency? Now’s the time to get your HAM radio license! Classes are held online, are inexpensive and testing is designed for you to learn and pass!
For details on HAM radio, check out the National Assoc. of Amateur Radio: http://www.arrl.org/licensing-education-training
Sheri, who runs our Monday night VMan check in, took this prep class and had good things to say about it: https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/prices.htm
Getting your Captain’s License
In the boating world, when someone says they are a “captain”, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they have some Napoleon complex on their boat and like to wear white visors caps that say “Captain” (although those people do exist).
It generally means that they have undergone complex studies and a rigorous exam to earn the title. With an OUPV or “6-Pack”, you can legally take paying passengers out on a boat. You can deliver boats for the owners or brokers. It may reduce your insurance rate, and carries weight when chartering.
You see the ads everywhere for local classes. They are held in classrooms, online or by personal study…all to fit your schedule. Winter is a good time to consider this as the boat is usually tucked away. Here are couple local organizations but also check out the marine stores, yacht brokers, and boating magazines and the January Boat Show for references and schedules…
http://www.flagshipmaritimellc.com/
https://www.usmaritime.us/captains
https://www.marinerslearningsystem.com/oupv-sixpack-captains-license.html
Orca drone footage….
Stunning drone footage has revealed a close look at an endangered population of orcas off the coast of Washington state:
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/video-wa-southern-resident-orca
Community meeting planned to address after-hours parties at Golden Gardens: October 4, from 10 to 11 a.m
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Police Department are holding an in-person community meeting to discuss ongoing after-hours parties at Golden Gardens Park. The city leaders who will be present are:
• AP Diaz, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Superintendent
• Alex Ricketts, Seattle Police Department, Chief of Staff
• Daisy Catague, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Deputy Superintendent
Background on this issue: there have been over 30 LOUD all-night parties at the park/boat launch since May with amplified music for hours into the early morning, alcohol/drug consumption, then leaving trash and property damage behind. Despite neighbors’ efforts to report these incidents there have been NO citations issued by SPD.
Currently there appear to be no consequences for ignoring park rules. Concerned neighbors are proposing security measures such as better lighting, mobile security towers, vehicle towing when parked illegally, and issuing citations
photo above and details courtesy of MyBallard site….
Golden Gardens Drive Closure
The signs installed at the top and bottom of Golden Gardens Drive indicate it will be closed on 10/1/2025 and 10/2/3025. If anyone has a link to an official explanation of the closures please comment.
Meet the Candidates
Sunset West Condominiums will be hosting two events before the November election, They will be held in the Sunset Room – located between the two building the guard at the gate can direct you.
City Attorney Ann Davison running for re-election 5 pm Thursday October 2nd
Mayor Bruce Harrell running for re-election 6 pm Thursday October 9th
Please RSVP to sunsetsecretary6535@gmail.com so we can set up enough chairs
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