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July 28, 2009

• Dog Found - I found this little Papillon dog last Thursday evening on the corner of 184th and Petrovitsky. I thought that once I put the signs up someone would call immediately. That has not been the case. I put a picture of the dog on Craig’s list and still nothing. I also called in a "found" report to the local dog pound. I took her to the vet today to see if she had a chip in her. No luck. I don't want to keep her but I don't want to take her to the pound either. I believe she is a pure-bred. Anyway, I was wondering if you could send this information to the Lake Desire community to see if she belongs to anyone there. I attached a picture of her if that helps. Submitted by Bonita Migliore, bonita@migsworld.com, 425.226.7337.

• Excessive Heat Warning/Please Check on Your Neighbors – According to this article, http://www.kirotv.com/weather/20191266
  /detail.html, Seattle is expecting the hottest day ever this Wednesday. An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room and stay out of the sun. Please be sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.  If anyone knows of any elderly or disabled neighbors, please check in with them to see if they are OK.  If you are getting this email, and are in need of assistance in this heat wave, please contact Heather Smith, Heather@smith.net or Heather Stafford, heathers@microsoft.com.  

• Trespassing/Vandalism:  Last Friday night someone went onto the back property of my construction site next to the public access and set up a party site.  My garden had the blossoms ripped off, the last plank on the stationary dock had been ripped off, some items were in the lake, lots of items were destroyed and a construction light had been set up so they could party during hours of darkness. Most scary was that they had found some small containers of gasoline that are used for the chainsaw and there were several matches that they had attempted to light but which wouldn't take because they were old.  If a fire is started now it could cause a lot of damage for all of us. If you see or hear anyone down there at night please call the police.  When the people are caught they WILL be prosecuted.  Submitted by Diane Nichols dianenicholsleo@hotmail.com

• Scooter for Sale - Excellent, like new RALLY 4-WHEEL POWER SCOOTER for sale.  Bought 2 years ago for $2,400 (I have the receipt) and hardly used it.  It was only used indoors to go to the dining room from her apartment.  It has a light, horn and basket, with a hook on back of seat to carry your fold up walker.  It is red with grey seat.  Her estate is asking $850 or best offer.  Submitted by Susan Hill, bellafloragirl@yahoo.com.

•  King County Council Approves Date for the Fairwood Incorporation Election: Nov. 3, 2009 - On Monday, July 27, 2009, the King County Council voted unanimously in favor of Ordinance 2009-0416, which places the Fairwood Incorporation issue on the ballot for November 3, 2009. A member of FMI was present to make a statement to the Council in support of the vote and then witnessed the approval of the measure. For more information see http://fairwoodmi.org/default.aspx. Submitted by Nancy Alter, altercoach@comcast.net.

• Emergency Preparedness Meeting – Kathy Shertz has invited neighbors to her home for an Emergency Preparedness meeting on Tuesday, August 4th at 7pm.  She lives at 18533 W. Lake Desire Dr SE, 425-228-8666, katshertz@q.com.  Please RSVP if you think you can make it. She is hoping to have a Fire Rep there as well to help us plan.

• Fire Season Hits Lake Desire Area – See the latest article from the Fairwood Community News online summing up our fire this month, http://www.fairwoodcommunitynews.com/2009/
  7.09/7.18.09FireSeasonHitsFairwood.html. Residents can leave a response online at this webpage if they wish.

Lake Desire Clubhouse Rental – Contact Vi Anderson at 425-226-7005 or woods_inn@msn.com  for details.  The clubhouse features a full kitchen, tables and chairs to seat up to 40 people (max 60), new carpet and restrooms. Members receive a discount on renting the community clubhouse.  The normal rate is $75 to rent the clubhouse for the whole day or ($15 per hour- min. of 3 hours.) Members can rent the clubhouse at a discount for only $60 per day. Membership is $15 for the calendar year for individuals/families or $10 for senior citizens.

Heather Smith
Lake Desire Secretary
425-917-9533
Heather@smith.net or HeatherSmithNet@comcast.net