Laurelhurst L E T T E R
Published by the Laurelhurst Community Club … serving the Laurelhurst community since 1920 July/August 2009
Throw a Block Party: Annual Meeting Recognizes Neighbors August 4 Night Out LCC president Jeannie Hale and trustees welcomed about 80 neighbors Take this opportunity to strengthen to the annual meeting June 17 at the Laurelhurst Community Center. neighborhood spirit and police- Trustee and Good Neighbor Award project coordinator Maggie Weissman, community partnerships. Seattle along with special guest City Councilmember Jean Godden, presented Night Out is sponsored by the Seattle Good Neighbor Awards to the following recipients: Police Department. The registration Jean Amick, Wendy Becker, Justin deadline to apply for a block party Coughlin, Wendy Kelley, Kate street closure is July 31. To find out Lloyd, Brian McMullen, Don more, contact your Block Watch Nettelblad, Heather Newman, Liz Captain or visit the Night Out website: Ogden, Dixie Porter, Dena Schuler, www.seattle.gov/police/Nightout William Smith, Dr. Tanya LCC encourages neighbors to Sorenson, Lucile P. Townsend, establish Block Watches. Block and Marielle Trumbauer. Watch works using simple techniques Appreciation for their service to the to deter, delay, detect, and report community was extended to retiring crime. Promptly reporting all criminal board members Mark Holden, or suspicious activity to 9-1-1 helps Heather Newmann, and Liz Ogden. the police assist neighbors in Marielle Trumbauer, honored for her work volunteering promoting a safe and healthy Five trustees were reelected to the with maintenance of Waterway No. 1, and Jean Godden neighborhood. It’s a great way to get board – Emily Dexter, Cary Lassen, to know your neighbors, too. For Colleen McAleer, Stan Sorscher, and detailed information on how to start a Leslie Wright. Three new trustees were elected: Len Nelson, Block Watch for your block, visit LCC’s recently retired from a technical and management career in aerospace website or www.seattle.gov/police/ electronics; Kirsten Curry Whitcomb, an attorney with expertise in tax programs/blockwatch. n and ERISA laws, president of Rains Plan Group; and Adrian Whorton, attending physician in the Emergency Department at Evergreen Hospital and medical director of Redmond Medic One. Special Appeal UW professor Kern Ewing presented an update on the Union Bay Natural Responses Move Area and invited neighbors to become involved. See article on page two. Seattle Department of Transportation Project Manager Michael Ward LCC Forward explained the planned NE 45th Street Viaduct Replacement Project and Thanks to the generous support invited comments on the closure options. of neighbors, to date LCC’s special LCC thanks the following businesses and city departments for their appeal for funding has resulted in enthusiastic and generous support. Please patronize and thank them in donations that cover the budget person for their support of our community: Great Harvest Bread shortfall and provide seed money Company, Maristella Spa, Mrs. Cook’s, QFC, University Village for the Hearing Examiner hearing Starbucks II (by Crate and Barrel), University Village, the Department preparations. of Neighborhoods, and Seattle Parks and Recreation. n To support LCC’s goal that any expansion plan for Seattle LCC Responds to Motions to Dismiss Appeal; Children’s must meet not only the needs of the hospital but Hearing Examiner Hearing Begins July 14 also must be compatible with the On June 25, the City filed a motion to dismiss LCC’s SEPA appeal, which needs of our community, please was filed in objection to the lack of public process in the preparation of make a special contribution to the DPD’s “Revised Final Environmental Impact Statement.” On June 26, LCC at www.laurelhurstcc.com, Children’s filed separate lengthy motion to dismiss. LCC responded to the or send a check to Laurelhurst appeal motions and is proceeding with the combined appeal hearing. Community Club, PMB #373, 4616 25th Ave. NE, Seattle, The Hearing Examiner Hearing on Children’s EIS and Master Plan begins WA 98105. Tuesday, July 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hearing Examiner’s Office, 700 Thank you for your contributions Fifth Ave., Suite 4000. Written comments will be accepted until the close and continued support. n of the hearing and should be sent to Hearing Examiner, 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 4000, PO Box 94729, Seattle, WA 98124-4729. n LAURELHURST LETTER • July/August 2009
Walk on the Wild Side: Union Bay Natural Area New Laurelhurst Blog Sunday, July 19, 3 to 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Join neighbors at the UW Goes Live Botanic Gardens’ Center for Urban Horticulture to explore Laurelhurst’s http://thelaurelhurstblog. backyard marvel: the Union Bay Natural Area (UBNA). Find out about the blogspot.com/ history of this 74-acre wonder, learn more about the restoration and transformation that has occurred at this former city dump, and see the Check it out. News, events, issues, vast array of wildlife that call UBNA home. With 4 miles of shoreline, this restaurants, businesses and lots is the second largest natural system left on Lake Washington. Considered more. If you have a tip, story idea, one of the best bird-watching sites in the city of Seattle, more than 200 pictures, know or see something species of birds have been sighted here. interesting in the neighborhood, email tips and ideas to: Award-winning UW professor Kern Ewing, who was featured at LCC’s [email protected]. n Annual Meeting last month, shares stories about what makes this parcel of urban nature so unique. Join us for a tour and exploration of this gem and learn how you can get involved. Special activities are planned just for children – an aquatic dip, a critter tour, and more! CALENDAR Plan to enjoy this free event that’s open to the entire neighborhood. Please RSVP by July 16 to Jean Robins at [email protected] or July 13 (Mon.) 7 p.m. 206-685-2590. LCC Board of Trustees meeting St. Stephen’s Church UW Botanic Gardens is accepting public comments on its April 2009 draft July 14 (Tues.) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. of the Union Bay Natural Area and Shoreline Management Guide- Hearing Examiner Hearing on lines. This update to the 1996 management plan includes a number of Children’s EIS and Master Plan; guidelines and specific recommended management actions to achieve the Deadline for written comments Hearing Examiner’s Office long-term goals for the area. The new draft also assesses the conditions 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 4000 of different sub-areas, including sections of the Loop Trail and the Un- July 16 (Thurs.) 6:30 p.m. managed Wildlife Area along Lake Washington. Recommendations include 2 Scoops Combo adding native plants, maximizing habitat diversity, and increasing and Laurelhurst Park coordinating teaching and research in the Union Bay Natural Area. July 18 (Sat.) 9 a.m. to noon Review the guidelines at the Miller Library or download them at UWBG’s Ravenna Woods Work Party 4701 Ravenna Avenue NE website: http://depts.washington.edu/urbhort/html/plants/ubna.html. Information: Suzanne Anderson, 425-739- Submit comments in July to [email protected]. n 7977, [email protected] July 18 (Sat.) 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wedgwood Art Festival / Music Bike Smart Seattle Debuts this Summer 8200 35th Ave. NE http://wedgwoodfestival.googlepages. The Bike Smart Seattle program is designed to get more people riding com/home more often and doing so safely. Watch for a door July 19 (Sun.) 3 to 5 p.m. hanger or a postcard advertising a bicycle infor- Union Bay Natural Area Tours and Fun mation packet that includes a Seattle bike map, a Center for Urban Horticulture calendar of free events, and other biking informa- July 22 and Aug. 26 (Wed.) 7 p.m. tion. Visit the website www.cascadebicycleclub. Weed and Sweep Brigade Work Party org, or contact Serena Lehman, Cascade Bicycle SUN Park; Bring favorite garden tool. Club Education Foundation, at 206-957-4439 or July 23 (Thurs.) 6:30 p.m. Emerald City Jazz Ensemble [email protected]. Bike Laurelhurst Park Smart is sponsored by the City of Seattle, Seattle Climate Action NOW, July 30 (Thurs.) 6:30 p.m. and Bridging the Gap. n Salmon Bake and Anzanga Marimba Laurelhurst Park August 10 (Mon.) 7 p.m. REED Painting Gives Back to the Community LCC Board of Trustees meeting REED Painting Co. approached LCC at the June board meeting and ex- St. Stephen’s Church pressed interest in providing community service work around Laurelhurst. August 14 (Fri.) 11 a.m. Laurelhurst Garden Club “Refreshing the neighborhood” may include: pressure washing various Laurelhurst Community Center hard surfaces, painting curbs, posts, light poles, or projects at the el- Call Cheryl for more info at 386-9106. ementary school or community center. The motivation behind their offer August 21 (Fri.) Deadline for is appreciation for loyal Laurelhurst customers. Please contact Cole Palea, Laurelhurst newsletter copy and REED Painting Co., at 206.965.0504 or [email protected] with your advertising suggestions on how they might help beautify Laurelhurst. SUN Park’s Weed and Sweep Brigade work parties: Second Saturday of each Another way REED Painting Co. is supporting the community is by spon- month, 10 a.m. to noon; fourth Wednesday soring a “Paint Out Cancer” summer fundraising event benefitting Seattle evening of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. Children’s. REED has pledged $100 from each job more than $2,500 and Master Gardener Clinic encourages customers to match their contribution. n Mondays, 4 to 8 p.m. Center for Urban Horticulture Atrium www.laurelhurstcc.com LAURELHURST LETTER • July/August 2009
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