July '08 - Laurelhurst Community Club
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LaureLhurst<br />
L e t t e r<br />
Published by the <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Club</strong> … serving 3,000 households and businesses <strong>July</strong> 2008<br />
Public hearing on<br />
Children’s DeIs<br />
6 p.m. <strong>July</strong> 10<br />
The public meeting on Children’s<br />
Draft Environmental Impact<br />
Statement (DEIS) is 6 to 8 p.m.<br />
Thursday, <strong>July</strong> 10, at the Center for<br />
Urban Horticulture.<br />
The DEIS is available for review at<br />
the Downtown Seattle Public Library<br />
and the Northeast Branch Library.<br />
Written comments on the DeIs<br />
may be submitted through<br />
5 p.m. on <strong>July</strong> 25 to:<br />
Department of Planning and<br />
Development<br />
Attn: Scott Ringgold<br />
PO Box 34019<br />
700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2000<br />
Seattle, WA 98124-4019<br />
scott.ringgold@seattle.gov<br />
Concerts in the Park<br />
Enjoy live music in <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> Park<br />
this summer. Bring a picnic or<br />
purchase items from the new teen<br />
snack shack.<br />
thursday, <strong>July</strong> 17, 6:30 p.m. –<br />
anzanga Marimba ensemble.<br />
Traditional and contemporary<br />
marimba music from Zimbabwe,<br />
Mozambique, South Africa, and<br />
Gambia.<br />
thursday, <strong>July</strong> 24, 6 p.m. –<br />
Paul richardson Group with<br />
Josephine howell. R&B, gospel,<br />
jazz and blues.<br />
thursday, <strong>July</strong> 31, 5:30 to 8<br />
p.m. <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> annual salmon<br />
Bake featuring the band two<br />
scoops Combo, a high-energy<br />
band.<br />
Friday, august 22, 5 to 7 p.m. –<br />
Last roast Carnival. Enjoy oldtime<br />
picnic games and a BBQ.<br />
To receive e-mail notices about<br />
<strong>Laurelhurst</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Center<br />
activities, send an e-mail to<br />
<strong>Laurelhurst</strong>.CC@Seattle.Gov.<br />
annual Meeting Celebrates Neighbors<br />
Congratulations and thank<br />
you to all of the following<br />
“warm, friendly, helpful,<br />
lovely, hard-working,<br />
thoughtful, generous,<br />
inspiring” examples of<br />
<strong>Laurelhurst</strong> neighbors<br />
who contribute in<br />
countless ways to our<br />
vibrant community. City<br />
council members<br />
Richard Conlin and Sally<br />
Clark presented “Good<br />
Neighbor Certificates of Appreciation.” Thanks<br />
to LCC trustee, Maggie Weissman, for coordinating this annual event.<br />
Michael and Michel adler, nominated by Heather Newman for helping with<br />
overgrown bushes in their adjoining gardens.<br />
Jean amick, nominated by Christi Nagle for her hard work in support of red-light<br />
cameras at 5-Corners.<br />
Molly Black, nominated by Stacy Graves for her willingness to help with their<br />
children and communicating with neighbors about issues.<br />
Josephine Bramwell, Lois Jones and Patsy sawa, nominated by Christine<br />
Barrett for their articulate public speaking and essays about Children’s Hospital<br />
issues; all three are school teachers.<br />
sidney hallam, nominated by Mimi Winslow for loyal support and contributions<br />
as chair of Northeast Friends of the Seattle Public Library chapter.<br />
Bill, elizabeth and Liam hutchinson, nominated by LindaJo Greenberg for their<br />
many kind, neighborly actions and examples they set for others.<br />
Karmann Kaplan, nominated by Rita Paragas as an extraordinary neighbor and<br />
spokesperson on issues such as the pilot security project.<br />
Bev Kelleher, nominated by Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman and Jennifer Gouk for<br />
being Block Watch captain, organizing block parties, and more.<br />
Cary Lassen, nominated by Nancy Cahill and 17 others for chairing the SUN Park<br />
Plant Sale and for her ongoing work to create this mini park.<br />
eleanor Leaver, nominated by Leslie Wright and Sheryl Westergreen for her<br />
generosity, kindness, and enthusiasm for life at age 94 and for supplying<br />
electricity to light the SUN Park tree during the winter holidays.<br />
susan Lundh, nominated by Tina Ragen and Ulli Harper, Melanie Burke, Heidi<br />
Rogers, and Lee Hults for being the “secretary extraordinaire” at <strong>Laurelhurst</strong><br />
Elementary School, the glue and soul of the school.<br />
Isabella Pagel, nominated by Cary Pillo Lassen for being a young entrepreneur<br />
with a generous spirit who donated lemonade sales to SUN Park.<br />
Bev schaeffer, nominated by Jeff Sullivan and Gaylene Pattinson as lead<br />
Pharmacist and co-owner of Katterman’s Pharmacy; she provided and promoted<br />
vaccine for inaugural <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> Influenza Vaccine Clinic and is a strong advocate<br />
for community health.<br />
Nate and Dayspring schlachter, nominated by Jenny Pang for their generous<br />
donations and fund raising for the <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> Elementary School Playground<br />
renovation; former owners of Great Harvest Bread.<br />
Polly skinner, nominated by Liz Ogden for improving the traffic around Villa<br />
Academy yielding significant decreases in backups, speeding and assertive driving.<br />
Lendy Vail, nominated by Jeanne Fujii for going above and beyond with NE 43rd<br />
St. phone list, organizing block parties and garage sales.<br />
scott Whitelaw, nominated by Bill Marel and Janet Look for building a custom<br />
wheelchair ramp for them. n
LaureLhurst Letter • <strong>July</strong> 2008<br />
Volunteer for LCC Land-use Committee<br />
With many proposed development projects – from Children’s Hospital to<br />
University Village – set to impact our neighborhood, <strong>Laurelhurst</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Club</strong> needs volunteers to analyze proposals and keep abreast<br />
of developments. If you would like to serve, please contact LCC president<br />
Jeannie Hale at 525-5135 or jeannieh@serv.net. n<br />
Construction to Begin on school Playground<br />
The construction phase of the south playground at <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> School is<br />
underway! Thanks to the hard work and generosity of many, the $90,000<br />
City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods grant was not only matched<br />
but exceeded. Additional funding is needed to develop the full plan.<br />
Phase 1 renovations, expected to start in late summer, include resurfacing<br />
part (or all) of the playground; purchase and installation of a play<br />
structure, basketball hoops, and tetherballs; and installation of curbs,<br />
seating, and an outdoor stage. A more welcoming brick entryway off of<br />
47th Avenue NE will feature <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> Legacy Bricks.<br />
Upcoming fund raising activities include the Second Annual <strong>Laurelhurst</strong><br />
Golf Tournament on September 22 at the Sandpoint Country <strong>Club</strong> and a<br />
parts sale of playground features (how about a basketball hoop or a<br />
seatwall in your name?). It’s not too late to contribute to this effort to<br />
build a better, safer, more enriching playground for kids and families to<br />
enjoy for years to come. To get involved in any way, contact committee<br />
co-chairs Coco Sherman (cocosherman@comcast.net, 525-9850) or<br />
Melissa Kane (melissa.kane@comcast.net, 527-8547). n<br />
Parents seek Ideas and Funding for <strong>Laurelhurst</strong><br />
Park Playground equipment replacement<br />
Children love to play outdoors, and the outdoor environment provides<br />
unique opportunities for play and learning. <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> playfield<br />
equipment, installed in 1998, is some of the oldest in the city. The Seattle<br />
Parks Department has indicated that the equipment is near the end of its<br />
useful life span and should be replaced in two to four years. When the<br />
City determines the equipment is beyond its lifespan and unsafe, it is<br />
removed, which has occurred at Seward Park and Bayview Park in<br />
Magnolia in the past few months. Currently, there is no funding to replace<br />
the play structures; however, the department supports a communitydriven<br />
effort to raise the funding.<br />
A group of concerned parents – “Play it safe at <strong>Laurelhurst</strong>” – is raising<br />
money to purchase and install a new piece of play equipment for two- to<br />
five-year-olds. Other than infant swings, there is no equipment at the<br />
park designed specifically for children under five. By starting with this<br />
first piece of equipment, the group is beginning the process of getting<br />
new and safe equipment for neighborhood children of all ages.<br />
The committee’s initial goal is $20,000. If they raise $10,000 by the <strong>July</strong><br />
6, they will apply for a Neighborhood Matching Grant. All donations are<br />
tax deductible. To contribute, send a check payable to the City of Seattle<br />
(include “Play it safe at <strong>Laurelhurst</strong>”) to Wendy Kelley at 4545 NE 41st<br />
Street, Seattle, 98105, or drop it off at the community center.<br />
For information, contact Wendy Kelley at 206-528-1515 or<br />
wendygkelley@hotmail.com or visit www.laurelhurstplayground.com. n<br />
Commercial renovation Improves streetscape<br />
A new clear-grain cedar exterior and other details brighten up the building<br />
at 3432 NE 45th St. Owners Pat Hester and Alan Serebrin, both longtime<br />
local residents, take pride in the neighborhood improvement. For<br />
sale or lease information call 206-595-1522 or 206-280-3820. n<br />
trustees elected<br />
Eight <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
board members were reelected at<br />
the annual meeting May 29:<br />
Jeannie hale, Mark holden,<br />
Marian Joh, Brian McMullen,<br />
Liz Ogden, Don torrie, Mark<br />
trumbauer, and Maggie<br />
Weissman. Retiring board<br />
members are: Barb Bender, Joe<br />
Herrin, Lora Poepping, and Bonnie<br />
Zinn. Thank you all for your service<br />
to the community.<br />
Thanks also to trustee and<br />
Nominating Committee chair<br />
Heather Newman. n<br />
thank You, supporters!<br />
The <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
would like to thank the following for<br />
their enthusiastic and generous<br />
support of the annual meeting.<br />
Please patronize and thank those<br />
listed here in person for their<br />
support of our community. Great<br />
harvest Bread Co., maristella<br />
spa services, mrs. cook’s, QFC,<br />
seattle Parks and recreation,<br />
university Village, and university<br />
Village starbucks II (near<br />
Crate and Barrel). n<br />
CaLeNDar<br />
<strong>July</strong> 10 (Thurs.) Children’s DeIs<br />
release – Public hearing. 6 p.m.<br />
Public invited to comment.<br />
Center for Urban Horticulture<br />
<strong>July</strong> 14 (Mon.) 7 p.m.<br />
LCC Board of trustees meeting<br />
St. Stephen’s Church<br />
<strong>July</strong> 15 (Tues.) 6 to 9 p.m.<br />
Children’s Advisory Committee (CAC)<br />
Public welcome. Talaris Dining Room<br />
<strong>July</strong> 17 (Thurs.) 6:30 p.m.<br />
anzanga Marimba ensemble<br />
Concert in <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> Park<br />
<strong>July</strong> 18 (Fri.) Deadline for <strong>Laurelhurst</strong><br />
newsletter copy and advertising<br />
<strong>July</strong> 19, 20 (Sat./Sun.) 6th annual<br />
Vashon Lavender Farm tour Fox Farm,<br />
17232 107th S.W. Vashon, WA. 98070<br />
206-441-5747 / www.foxfarm.org<br />
<strong>July</strong> 19 (Sat.) Wedgwood art Festival<br />
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Homestreet Bank<br />
parking lot at 35th Av NE and NE 84th St.<br />
http://wedgwoodfestival.googlepages.com<br />
<strong>July</strong> 24 (Thurs.) 6 p.m.<br />
Paul richardson Group<br />
Concert in <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> Park<br />
<strong>July</strong> 31 (Thurs.) 5:30 to 8 p.m.<br />
<strong>Laurelhurst</strong> annual salmon Bake<br />
with two scoops Combo<br />
Concert in <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> Park
uNCLassIFIeDs<br />
AVAILABLE VARIETY SERVICES: Housecleaning,<br />
laundry, ironing, alterations, cooking, etc.<br />
Mary, 286-8093.<br />
BOWMAN DESIGNS: Interiors are created,<br />
enhanced and experienced -<br />
KayBowmanDesigns@msn.com / 206-850-8190.<br />
BUILDING FOR SALE: 3432 NE 45th. Newly<br />
renovated both inside/out. Beautiful new clear<br />
cedar exterior facade and more. Offered at<br />
$1,950,000. 206-595-1522 or 206-280-3820.<br />
COMFY KITTY MOBILE CAT GROOMING: We<br />
bring our self-contained grooming trailer to your<br />
driveway saving you time & kitty trauma. Call<br />
425-333-5226, www.comfykittygrooming.com.<br />
COMPUTER HELP – RAPID RESPONSE:<br />
Experienced teacher/tutoring. Hardware/software<br />
installation. Microsoft certifications: Word,<br />
Excel, Access. <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> refs. Matt, 525-8077.<br />
DOG WALKER: Experienced, honest, reliable dog<br />
walker with excellent references and reasonable<br />
rates. www.walkdogwalk.com, e-mail walkdogwalk@gmail.com,<br />
or call Erin Eskenazi at 384-<br />
2125. Licensed and insured.<br />
FOR RENT: Spacious & sunny 4br 2ba plus family<br />
room on the Blvd in <strong>Laurelhurst</strong>. Hardwood<br />
floors, tasteful decor, French doors to deck.<br />
$2950/mo. Available in August. 206-478-6095.<br />
FOR SALE: Pro-Form Spacesaver 725 X-T<br />
Treadmill. 2.5 HP DC Motor. Good condition.<br />
$150 Please email aleisha@frontseat.org or call<br />
(206) 372-2740.<br />
You won’t believe your eyes!<br />
clear vision begins with healthy eyes<br />
Dr. P.J. Bingham<br />
comprehensive, thorough eye exams<br />
Market Optical in University Village . 522-9323<br />
S E A S O N A L M A I N T E N A N C E , H O M E R E PA I R S ,<br />
S M A L L I M P R O V E M E N T S<br />
206-526-1349 www.fixhomeservices.com<br />
A fun fish<br />
house.<br />
A Northwest<br />
original.<br />
Atlas Foods<br />
University Village<br />
www.chowfoods.com<br />
robert e. Millsap iii<br />
Attorney At Law - M.S. Tax<br />
Estate Planning, Probate, Tax and Business Representation<br />
3513 NE 45th, Suite 2W (206) 583-2740<br />
An Alliance of Independent Businesses<br />
GARDEN HELP NEEDED: Weeding, maintenance<br />
(but NOT mowing) of good-sized yard.<br />
Call 206-525-3613, in <strong>Laurelhurst</strong>.<br />
HANDYMAN / REMODELING SERVICES: “Bob<br />
of All Trades LLC” – Licensed,Bonded, Insured<br />
– Lic#BOBALAT936N3. Reasonable rates,<br />
experienced, professional, reliable. I listen to<br />
your needs. Call 425-301-9265.<br />
HELP WANTED: Retired English professor<br />
seeks student for part-time, home office help.<br />
<strong>Laurelhurst</strong> area. Hours flexible. References.<br />
Call for interview: 206-522-5011.<br />
HOUSESITTERS: Two very responsible, animal-<br />
loving young women would love to housesit<br />
June through late August, rates negotiable.<br />
Please contact stimsoce@whitman.edu or<br />
206-295-7322<br />
HOST FAMILIES: NorthWest Student Exchange,<br />
a Seattle-based nonprofit, is currently seeking<br />
volunteer host families for the 2008-2009<br />
academic year. Families can host for anywhere<br />
between 2 and 10 months. 206-523-3346 or<br />
e-mail at germany@nwse.com.<br />
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Innovative sustainable<br />
residential garden designs for you to enjoy.<br />
Dog Day Design, Patricia Gibbon, MLA and<br />
Master Gardener, 715-6541.<br />
PAINTING: Luis Ramirez. Residential, interior/exterior.<br />
<strong>Laurelhurst</strong> references. Cell:<br />
465-3593.<br />
PAINTING SERVICES: Joe Jabon.<br />
Cell: 383-6725; Email: joejabon@gmail.com.<br />
Affordable residential painting...Licensed,<br />
Bonded and Insured...Great references.<br />
SHIREY HANDYMAN SERVICE: We have the<br />
right tools and the right expertise to do all<br />
Duane J. Covey<br />
finanCial aDvisor<br />
stocks • Bonds • Mutual funds • annuities<br />
retirement Plans • CDs • life insurance<br />
3216 n.e. 45th st. Bus (206) 524-0050<br />
seattle, Wa 98105 fax (206) 524-0051<br />
LaureLhurst Letter • <strong>July</strong> 2008<br />
Delivery (206) 726.1717<br />
4 pm weekends • 5 pm weekdays<br />
Delivered to homes or the beach!<br />
Voted “Best Pizza”<br />
by Seattle Weekly readers for 13 years.<br />
Maider & Knowles<br />
Your <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> Real Estate Professionals<br />
Tom Maider, Brad Knowles & Kim Knowles<br />
206.226.2535<br />
www.laurelhurst.com<br />
Amanda<br />
TOUCH OF COLOR SALON<br />
Cut. Color. Style. Weddings.<br />
www.touchofcolorsalon.com<br />
3713 NE 45th Street 206-522-1900<br />
kinds of jobs large and small. Call today at 425-<br />
392-8301 or www.shireyhandyman.com.<br />
STANDARD CAR SERVICE: To and from SeaTac,<br />
all other occasional needs. Efficient, reliable,<br />
prompt. Fully licensed & insured. Visit www.<br />
standardcarservice.com or call 930-0316.<br />
SUMMER TUTORING: School psychologist in<br />
<strong>Laurelhurst</strong> looking to tutor K-5 students – reading/writing/math.<br />
Knowledge of learning disabilities,<br />
ADHD, and standardized testing. Flexible<br />
<strong>July</strong>-August. Call Shannon 206-353-8432.<br />
SUSAN’S CLEANING SERVICE: Cleaning specialist.<br />
Dependable, reliable, efficient. Licensed/<br />
bonded/insured. 781-8876.<br />
TRAMPOLINE: 14-foot trampoline with safety<br />
enclosure - $125. Bought new 1 1/2 years ago<br />
for $260. Please contact Anne at 206-523-7289.<br />
TUTORING: Language Arts, Social Studies,<br />
and related subjects - elementary through<br />
high school. ESL- all levels - children and<br />
adults. My home/student’s home. $30/hr. Susie<br />
206-525-7159.<br />
TUTORING MATH, PHYSICS, AND JAZZ PIANO:<br />
College engineering student/jazz pianist tutoring<br />
grades 4-12. Focused, friendly, patient,<br />
great with all ages. Summer. Refs. Scotty<br />
206-799-4788.<br />
WANTED: Nova Scotia Duck Toller Retriever.<br />
Looking for friend of same breed. 522-3637.<br />
The <strong>Laurelhurst</strong> Letter is published ten times<br />
a year. Email unclassified advertising copy to<br />
laurelhurstnews@comcast.net, or mail copy<br />
to 4721 47th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105. All<br />
ads are subject to space availability. Visit www.<br />
laurelhurstcc.com for advertising information.<br />
PHYLLIS DUKES ~ MFA<br />
photographer for family portraits<br />
phyllisdukes@comcast.net<br />
phone 206.523.0022<br />
Dr. Janet K. Look - Licensed Psychologist<br />
Dr. Look helps children, adolescents and adults create the<br />
personal, school and professional success they want<br />
through evaluation and psychotherapy. Her work has been<br />
featured in the New York Times, NBC Today Show and<br />
MSNBC.<br />
(206) 525-3210 3626 NE 45 th Street #301<br />
www.JanetLook.com Seattle, WA 98105<br />
Complete Care for<br />
the Life of Your Pet<br />
206-528-198O<br />
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM<br />
Brandi Eskesen, DVM<br />
Medicine Dentistry Surgery<br />
www.hhvh.net<br />
4020 NE 55th St., Seattle (across from Metropolitan Market)
LaureLhurst<br />
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<strong>Laurelhurst</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
PMB #373, 4616 25th Ave. NE<br />
Seattle, WA 98105<br />
Liz Ogden, VP 517-5862<br />
Stan Sorscher, Sec. 522-7660<br />
Marian Joh, Treas. 985-9547<br />
Emily Dexter 524-1594<br />
Mark Holden 985-0055<br />
Colleen McAleer 525-0219<br />
Wright Travel Since 1980<br />
Sarah Wright<br />
OFFICers & trustees<br />
Jeannie Hale, President 525-5135<br />
email: jeannieh@serv.net<br />
(206) 524-8524<br />
wrighttravel@hotmail.com<br />
Brian McMullen 367-9325<br />
Heather Newman 525-0085<br />
Don Torrie 524-4316<br />
Mark Trumbauer 527-8350<br />
Maggie Weissman 527-6646<br />
Leslie Wright 525-0467<br />
Newsletter: laurelhurstnews@comcast.net; 525-0467<br />
aircraft Noise hotline 433-5393<br />
animal Control 386-7387<br />
Police Nonemergency 625-5011<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Center 684-7529<br />
crimeprevention@laurelhurstcc.com<br />
Visit our website @ www.laurelhurstcc.com<br />
3617 N.E. 45th St.<br />
Seattle, WA 98105 522-8515<br />
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