July 2019 Lunch Menu

We're having pot roast Monday for lunch & a special announcement.

On this coming Wednesday is "Coffee with a Cop" complete with donuts! The center opens at 10 AM and meeting starts promptly at 10:30. Come join us for the conversation!!!

Coffee with a Cop October 2014

Coffee with cops meets again in Rainier

Coffee with cops took place, in Rainier, for the second time this past Tuesday night.  It was standing room only at Sonja’s Restaurant, as concerned area citizens met with Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza, Under Sheriff Tim Braniff and Lieutenant Paul Counts.  Again, a one hour scheduled exchange of information session lasted over two hours. Superintendent of Schools, Tim Garchow, Councilman Denise McVey and Juliette Pia from Rainier community care were among the many that offered input into the conversations.

The two way exchange of information helped both citizens and deputies better understand the concerns and problem’s facing the Rainier community.  Deputy Counts commented on what a great job Garchow and Pia have been doing with our communities youth and that more citizen involvement in community activities will help strengthen the community and our youth.

Thurston county sheriff’s department has .5 deputies for every 1,000 citizens.  1 deputy per 1,000 would be a much better ratio and would help greatly with response times. We live in the 6th most populous county in the state.  Arrests have been made on area burglaries and has consequently caused the crime rate to drop in the Rainier area.

Suggestions were made that  more emphasis on “crime watch.” Citizen awareness and involvement, with good proactive preparation, help reduce crime. Keep an eye on neighbors’ homes, keep property visible from the street, better lighting, and surveillance cameras at area businesses - all help reduce burglaries. 

We need to call whenever we see illegal activities going on.  When calling 911 please clearly relate as much information as possible.  A good description of persons involved, license plate number and color of vehicle as well as the reason for the call.  The more information the better the help to the deputies in responding to any situation. 

The Sheriff was asked about his support of the second amendment.   He stated firmly that he supports all rights that the American Constitution bestows on us, including the right to bare arms.

In response to a question, it was pointed out that County Commissioner Sandra Romero holds monthly meetings in Yelm as well as Rainier where the community discusses current topics with local citizens.  It was asked if she could schedule an occasional evening meeting, so that more citizens might attend.

“Coffee with a Cop” seems to be working well in the community; bringing a much better understanding of how proactive involvement help everyone in preventing crime. I’m sure that we will hear much more about reestablishing a good community watch program city wide as more citizens become aware of the impact that they can have in preventing crime.

The next scheduled “coffee with cops'” will be on March 18th at 6 PM. Bring a friend and meet  some of Thurston Counties finest. 

Coffee with a Cop & an Update on Rainier Buglaries

A second arrest was made in the burglaries in Rainier.  The bail for the second perpetrator was set at $80,000.  The Thurston County Sheriff's Office website should be updated with accurate and timely information on this arrest.  

Coffee with a Cop Comes to Rainier

 

Tuesday evening the 2 members of Thurston County Sheriffs Department, John Snaza & Paul Counts, came to Rainier with a large pot of coffee at Sonja's restaurant to meet with local citizens.   Superintendent of Rainier Public Schools Tim Garchow, Mayor Randy Schleis , councilman Dennis McVey joined the meeting, along with local business owners and concerned citizens of Rainier.  Over 30 people attended the meeting, which was scheduled for 60 minutes, but ran for over two hours.

 

This was the first meeting of “Coffee with a Cop” in Rainier.   There are at least  five more meetings scheduled at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, at Sonja’s Restaurant.  Sherriff John served coffee to all, as Lt. Paul Counts opened the meeting.  Questions were asked and answered for for over two hours with lots of two way information being shared.

 

We were urged to check with the sheriffs website www.thurstonsheriff.org  to get updates on local police calls, crimes, who’s been arrested, as well as other pertinent information. (Note:  There could be up to a 24 hr. lag on information.)

 

Updates on recent burglaries and arrests were given as well as what we can do as citizens to help the Sheriffs Department to make our community a safer place to live. 

• Better lighting around businesses and homes was suggested. 
• Know your neighbors and help watch what goes on as you go through neighborhoods (we know them better than anyone else, who belongs and who does not.)  Pay attention as we know our streets better than anyone else.  Work with our neighbors to watch our homes.  We are the first line of defense against crime in our city.
• Call 911 if you feel something is not right.  Leave your blinds open so police can see in if needed.  Lock your vehicles.  Don’t leave your keys in the ignitions at night, even in your own driveway.  Put wooden rods in the bottom track of sliding glass doors and windows. 
• Most break ins happen at the back door.  To make breaking in more difficult, it was suggested that we replace the short screws in the strike plates with 3 inch stainless steel screws. Change out dead bolts to industrial in strength ones with a 1 inch throw.  These were just a few of the suggestions that were made.

Everyone seemed very pleased to have had this opportunity to meet one on one with our sheriffs department.  We hope to see everyone next month. 

Coffee with a Cop Tonight Jan 21, 2014

Do you want to talk about crime prevention in your neighborhood??  

Your Sheriff's Office works for YOU!  They want to get to know you.  Come visit with Sheriff John Snaza over a cup of java at Sonja's tonight!  

Bring your questions and concerns to discuss with John.