Note from Olympia Police

Periodically over the years, the Olympia Police Department has received reports of persons claiming to be in the dent repair business approaching citizens and offering their services for a low price. The “dent repairman” then does subpar work or creates a rapport with the victim that leads to further criminal activity.

These crooks tend to target seniors and have approached victims in public areas, such as shopping centers, or at their homes.

We recently had another report of this type of crime. Please be cautious if someone offering dent repair or other services at a bargain price contacts you. You can check if a business is legitimate by making sure they have a state business license (http://bls.dor.wa.gov/ or 1-800-451-7985).

Amy

Amy Stull

Police Community Programs

Olympia Police Department

360-753-8049

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Dent Repair Scam Returns

Periodically over the years, the Olympia Police Department has received reports of persons claiming to be in the dent repair business approaching citizens and offering their services for a low price. The “dent repairman” then does subpar work or creates a rapport with the victim that leads to further criminal activity.

These crooks tend to target seniors and have approached victims in public areas, such as shopping centers or at their homes.

We recently had another report of this type of crime. Please be cautious if someone offering dent repair or other services at a bargain price contacts you. You can check if a business is legitimate by making sure they have a state business license (http://bls.dor.wa.gov/ or 1-800-451-7985).

Amy

Amy Stull

Police Community Programs

Olympia Police Department

360-753-8049

Take Care! Be Aware!

Hello Everyone! There was a theft in the 1500 block of Langridge between Thomas and Rogers the third week of July.  Doors were locked, probably entered through open window.  Much Jewelry taken.

Try to be aware of who is in your neighborhood.  If you plan to be gone for an extended period of time, be sure to lock all doors and windows.  Let your neighbors know when you leave and when you plan to return.  It might also be a good idea to put some lights on timers.  Be safe.

Got Food?

Do you eat food, or know someone who does? Then you should know about
Come to the Table - A Community Food Summit taking place this October.

Imagine a community where no child comes to school hungry. Everyone
has access to safe, local, sustainably grown food, with thriving rural
farms and a rich patchwork of vibrant urban gardens and markets. A
prosperous local food economy that provides entrepreneurial
opportunities and good jobs that can't be outsourced. Imagine a
community that has recognized the realities of climate change and peak
oil, and has taken charge of its food future.

Now imagine that place is your community - South Puget Sound.

Sound impossible? A growing number of individuals, organizations and
community leaders think that it is not only possible but essential
that we realize this vision. That's why we are coming together to host
Come to the Table - A Community Food Summit this October.

The goal of the Food Summit is to bring our community together to
celebrate, network and develop an action plan for a safe, local and
sustainable food system for all.

On the last Wednesday of July, New Moon Cafe will be sponsoring the
Food Summit with their monthly "Pay What You Can" day. Breakfast will
cost what you can afford to pay and 100% of the proceeds will be
donated to Sustainable South Sound, supporting the Food Summit this
Fall.

The New Moon Cafe is located in downtown Olympia, 113 4th Ave. W. If
you haven't yet had a meal at this restaurant, July 27th is the day!
They will be open during their regular hours, form 7:30a to 2:30p.

For more information on the Food Summit, check out the website for
Sustainable South Sound: http://www.sustainsouthsound.org

Share this event and lets get the word out!


Kindly,
Dani Madrone

Meet Stepheb Buxbaum

Greetings

You should have received a "neighbor-to-neighbor" letter from several neighbors about the opportunity to meet Stephen Buxbaum tonight.

Paula & Ann, Hugh & Annie, Larry & Samantha, and Mike & I are hosting a "meet & greet" this evening with desserts baked fresh from berries in our gardens! We're doing it at my house, in the back garden. Though it's raining now, the hourly weather report predicts that it will be sunny by 7:30 tonight--in time for you to come share some camaraderie with your neighbors and let Stephen Buxbaum know what's on your mind.

If you didn't receive the letter on your doorstep, here are the particulars: 7:30 to 9 p.m. (come when you can, though early is better for cobbler!), Erica & Mike's house, 805 Thomas St. NW, on the NW corner of Thomas & Giles. Parking on Giles Ave., both east and west of Thomas, is fairly easy, but please be mindful about respecting neighbors' entries, of course! We will also have some spaces available in front of the house on Thomas, parking at an angle between the sidewalk and street (OK to block our driveway, but please avoid the sidewalk).

Hope to see some of y'all tonight!