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Public Hearing on
Children’s DEIS
6 p.m. July 10
The public meeting on Children’s
Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) is 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 10, at the Center for
Urban Horticulture.
The DEIS is available for review at
the Downtown Seattle Public Library
and the Northeast Branch Library.
Written comments on the DEIS
may be submitted through
5 p.m. on July 25 to:
Department of Planning and
Development
Attn: Scott Ringgold
PO Box 34019
700 Fifth Ave., Suite 2000
Seattle, WA 98124-4019
scott.ringgold@seattle.gov
Concerts in the Park
Enjoy live music in Laurelhurst Park
this summer. Bring a picnic or
purchase items from the new teen
snack shack.
Thursday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. –
Anzanga Marimba Ensemble.
Traditional and contemporary
marimba music from Zimbabwe,
Mozambique, South Africa, and
Gambia.
Thursday, July 24, 6 p.m. –
Paul Richardson Group with
Josephine Howell. R&B, gospel,
jazz and blues.
Thursday, July 31, 5:30 to 8
p.m. Laurelhurst Annual Salmon
Bake featuring the band Two
Scoops Combo, a high-energy
band.
Friday, August 22, 5 to 7 p.m. – Last Roast Carnival. Enjoy oldtime picnic games and a BBQ.
To receive e-mail notices about
Laurelhurst Community Center
activities, send an e-mail to
Laurelhurst.CC@Seattle.Gov.
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Annual Meeting Celebrates Neighbors
Congratulations and thank
you to all of the following
“warm, friendly, helpful,
lovely, hard-working,
thoughtful, generous,
inspiring” examples of
Laurelhurst neighbors
who contribute in
countless ways to our
vibrant community. City
council members
Richard Conlin and Sally
Clark presented “Good
Neighbor Certificates of Appreciation.” Thanks
to LCC trustee, Maggie Weissman, for coordinating this annual event.
Michael and Michel Adler, nominated by Heather Newman for helping with
overgrown bushes in their adjoining gardens.
Jean Amick, nominated by Christi Nagle for her hard work in support of red-light
cameras at 5-Corners.
Molly Black, nominated by Stacy Graves for her willingness to help with their
children and communicating with neighbors about issues.
Josephine Bramwell, Lois Jones and Patsy Sawa, nominated by Christine
Barrett for their articulate public speaking and essays about Children’s Hospital
issues; all three are school teachers.
Sidney Hallam, nominated by Mimi Winslow for loyal support and contributions
as chair of Northeast Friends of the Seattle Public Library chapter.
Bill, Elizabeth and Liam Hutchinson, nominated by LindaJo Greenberg for their
many kind, neighborly actions and examples they set for others.
Karmann Kaplan, nominated by Rita Paragas as an extraordinary neighbor and
spokesperson on issues such as the pilot security project.
Bev Kelleher, nominated by Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman and Jennifer Gouk for
being Block Watch captain, organizing block parties, and more.
Cary Lassen, nominated by Nancy Cahill and 17 others for chairing the SUN Park
Plant Sale and for her ongoing work to create this mini park.
Eleanor Leaver, nominated by Leslie Wright and Sheryl Westergreen for her
generosity, kindness, and enthusiasm for life at age 94 and for supplying
electricity to light the SUN Park tree during the winter holidays.
Susan Lundh, nominated by Tina Ragen and Ulli Harper, Melanie Burke, Heidi
Rogers, and Lee Hults for being the “secretary extraordinaire” at Laurelhurst
Elementary School, the glue and soul of the school.
Isabella Pagel, nominated by Cary Pillo Lassen for being a young entrepreneur
with a generous spirit who donated lemonade sales to SUN Park.
Bev Schaeffer, nominated by Jeff Sullivan and Gaylene Pattinson as lead
Pharmacist and co-owner of Katterman’s Pharmacy; she provided and promoted
vaccine for inaugural Laurelhurst Influenza Vaccine Clinic and is a strong advocate
for community health.
Nate and Dayspring Schlachter, nominated by Jenny Pang for their generous
donations and fund raising for the Laurelhurst Elementary School Playground
renovation; former owners of Great Harvest Bread.
Polly Skinner, nominated by Liz Ogden for improving the traffic around Villa
Academy yielding significant decreases in backups, speeding and assertive driving.
Lendy Vail, nominated by Jeanne Fujii for going above and beyond with NE 43rd
St. phone list, organizing block parties and garage sales.
Scott Whitelaw, nominated by Bill Marel and Janet Look for building a custom
wheelchair ramp for them. n
LAURELHURST LETTER • July 2008
Volunteer for LCC Land-use Committee
Trustees Elected
With many proposed development projects – from Children’s Hospital to
University Village – set to impact our neighborhood, Laurelhurst
Community Club needs volunteers to analyze proposals and keep abreast
of developments. If you would like to serve, please contact LCC president
Jeannie Hale at 525-5135 or jeannieh@serv.net. n
Eight Laurelhurst Community Club
board members were reelected at
the annual meeting May 29:
Jeannie Hale, Mark Holden,
Marian Joh, Brian McMullen,
Liz Ogden, Don Torrie, Mark
Trumbauer, and Maggie
Weissman. Retiring board
members are: Barb Bender, Joe
Herrin, Lora Poepping, and Bonnie
Zinn. Thank you all for your service
to the community.
Construction to Begin on School Playground
The construction phase of the south playground at Laurelhurst School is
underway! Thanks to the hard work and generosity of many, the $90,000
City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods grant was not only matched
but exceeded. Additional funding is needed to develop the full plan.
Phase 1 renovations, expected to start in late summer, include resurfacing
part (or all) of the playground; purchase and installation of a play
structure, basketball hoops, and tetherballs; and installation of curbs,
seating, and an outdoor stage. A more welcoming brick entryway off of
47th Avenue NE will feature Laurelhurst Legacy Bricks.
Upcoming fund raising activities include the Second Annual Laurelhurst
Golf Tournament on September 22 at the Sandpoint Country Club and a
parts sale of playground features (how about a basketball hoop or a
seatwall in your name?). It’s not too late to contribute to this effort to
build a better, safer, more enriching playground for kids and families to
enjoy for years to come. To get involved in any way, contact committee
co-chairs Coco Sherman (cocosherman@comcast.net, 525-9850) or
Melissa Kane (melissa.kane@comcast.net, 527-8547). n
Parents Seek Ideas and Funding for Laurelhurst
Park Playground Equipment Replacement
Children love to play outdoors, and the outdoor environment provides
unique opportunities for play and learning. Laurelhurst playfield
equipment, installed in 1998, is some of the oldest in the city. The Seattle
Parks Department has indicated that the equipment is near the end of its
useful life span and should be replaced in two to four years. When the
City determines the equipment is beyond its lifespan and unsafe, it is
removed, which has occurred at Seward Park and Bayview Park in
Magnolia in the past few months. Currently, there is no funding to replace
the play structures; however, the department supports a communitydriven effort to raise the funding.
A group of concerned parents – “Play it safe at Laurelhurst” – is raising
money to purchase and install a new piece of play equipment for two- to
five-year-olds. Other than infant swings, there is no equipment at the
park designed specifically for children under five. By starting with this
first piece of equipment, the group is beginning the process of getting
new and safe equipment for neighborhood children of all ages.
The committee’s initial goal is $20,000. If they raise $10,000 by the July
6, they will apply for a Neighborhood Matching Grant. All donations are
tax deductible. To contribute, send a check payable to the City of Seattle
(include “Play it safe at Laurelhurst”) to Wendy Kelley at 4545 NE 41st
Street, Seattle, 98105, or drop it off at the community center.
For information, contact Wendy Kelley at 206-528-1515 or
wendygkelley@hotmail.com or visit www.laurelhurstplayground.com. n
Commercial Renovation Improves Streetscape
A new clear-grain cedar exterior and other details brighten up the building at 3432 NE 45th St. Owners Pat Hester and Alan Serebrin, both longtime local residents, take pride in the neighborhood improvement. For
sale or lease information call 206-595-1522 or 206-280-3820. n
Thanks also to trustee and
Nominating Committee chair
Heather Newman. n
Thank You, Supporters!
The Laurelhurst Community Club
would like to thank the following for
their enthusiastic and generous
support of the annual meeting.
Please patronize and thank those
listed here in person for their
support of our community. Great
Harvest Bread Co., maristella
spa services, mrs. cook’s, QFC,
Seattle Parks and Recreation,
University Village, and University Village Starbucks II (near
Crate and Barrel). n
CALENDAR
July 10 (Thurs.) Children’s DEIS
Release – Public Hearing. 6 p.m.
Public invited to comment.
Center for Urban Horticulture
July 14 (Mon.) 7 p.m.
LCC Board of Trustees meeting
St. Stephen’s Church
July 15 (Tues.) 6 to 9 p.m.
Children’s Advisory Committee (CAC)
Public welcome. Talaris Dining Room
July 17 (Thurs.) 6:30 p.m.
Anzanga Marimba Ensemble
Concert in Laurelhurst Park
July 18 (Fri.) Deadline for Laurelhurst
newsletter copy and advertising
July 19, 20 (Sat./Sun.) 6th Annual
Vashon Lavender Farm Tour Fox Farm,
17232 107th S.W. Vashon, WA. 98070
206-441-5747 / www.foxfarm.org
July 19 (Sat.) Wedgwood Art Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Homestreet Bank
parking lot at 35th Av NE and NE 84th St.
http://wedgwoodfestival.googlepages.com
July 24 (Thurs.) 6 p.m.
Paul Richardson Group
Concert in Laurelhurst Park
July 31 (Thurs.) 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Laurelhurst Annual Salmon Bake
with Two Scoops Combo
Concert in Laurelhurst Park
LAURELHURST LETTER • July 2008
UNCLASSIFIEDS
AVAILABLE VARIETY SERVICES: Housecleaning,
laundry, ironing, alterations, cooking, etc.
Mary, 286-8093.
BOWMAN DESIGNS: Interiors are created,
enhanced and experienced KayBowmanDesigns@msn.com / 206-850-8190.
BUILDING FOR SALE: 3432 NE 45th. Newly
renovated both inside/out. Beautiful new clear
cedar exterior facade and more. Offered at
$1,950,000. 206-595-1522 or 206-280-3820.
COMFY KITTY MOBILE CAT GROOMING: We
bring our self-contained grooming trailer to your
driveway saving you time & kitty trauma. Call
425-333-5226, www.comfykittygrooming.com.
COMPUTER HELP – RAPID RESPONSE:
Experienced teacher/tutoring. Hardware/software installation. Microsoft certifications: Word,
Excel, Access. Laurelhurst refs. Matt, 525-8077.
DOG WALKER: Experienced, honest, reliable dog
walker with excellent references and reasonable
rates. www.walkdogwalk.com, e-mail walkdogwalk@gmail.com, or call Erin Eskenazi at 3842125. Licensed and insured.
FOR RENT: Spacious & sunny 4br 2ba plus family room on the Blvd in Laurelhurst. Hardwood
floors, tasteful decor, French doors to deck.
$2950/mo. Available in August. 206-478-6095.
FOR SALE: Pro-Form Spacesaver 725 X-T
Treadmill. 2.5 HP DC Motor. Good condition.
$150 Please email aleisha@frontseat.org or call
(206) 372-2740.
GARDEN HELP NEEDED: Weeding, maintenance (but NOT mowing) of good-sized yard.
Call 206-525-3613, in Laurelhurst.
HANDYMAN / REMODELING SERVICES: “Bob
of All Trades LLC” – Licensed,Bonded, Insured
– Lic#BOBALAT936N3. Reasonable rates,
experienced, professional, reliable. I listen to
your needs. Call 425-301-9265.
HELP WANTED: Retired English professor
seeks student for part-time, home office help.
Laurelhurst area. Hours flexible. References.
Call for interview: 206-522-5011.
HOUSESITTERS: Two very responsible, animalloving young women would love to housesit
June through late August, rates negotiable.
Please contact stimsoce@whitman.edu or
206-295-7322
HOST FAMILIES: NorthWest Student Exchange,
a Seattle-based nonprofit, is currently seeking volunteer host families for the 2008-2009
academic year. Families can host for anywhere
between 2 and 10 months. 206-523-3346 or
e-mail at germany@nwse.com.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Innovative sustainable
residential garden designs for you to enjoy.
Dog Day Design, Patricia Gibbon, MLA and
Master Gardener, 715-6541.
PAINTING: Luis Ramirez. Residential, interior/exterior. Laurelhurst references. Cell:
465-3593.
PAINTING SERVICES: Joe Jabon.
Cell: 383-6725; Email: joejabon@gmail.com.
Affordable residential painting...Licensed,
Bonded and Insured...Great references.
Shirey Handyman Service: We have the
right tools and the right expertise to do all
You won’t believe your eyes!
clear vision begins with healthy eyes
Dr. P.J. Bingham
comprehensive, thorough eye exams
Market Optical in University Village
. 522-9323
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,
SMALL IMPROVEMENTS
Duane J. Covey
financial advisor
Stocks • Bonds • Mutual Funds • Annuities
Retirement Plans • CDs • Life Insurance
3216 N.E. 45th St.
Bus (206) 524-0050
Seattle, WA 98105Fax (206) 524-0051
Delivery (206) 726.1717
4 pm weekends • 5 pm weekdays
Delivered to homes or the beach!
Voted “Best Pizza”
by Seattle Weekly readers for 13 years.
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A fun fish
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Atlas Foods
University Village
kinds of jobs large and small. Call today at 425392-8301 or www.shireyhandyman.com.
STANDARD CAR SERVICE: To and from SeaTac,
all other occasional needs. Efficient, reliable,
prompt. Fully licensed & insured. Visit www.
standardcarservice.com or call 930-0316.
SUMMER TUTORING: School psychologist in
Laurelhurst looking to tutor K-5 students – reading/writing/math. Knowledge of learning disabilities, ADHD, and standardized testing. Flexible
July-August. Call Shannon 206-353-8432.
SUSAN’S CLEANING SERVICE: Cleaning specialist. Dependable, reliable, efficient. Licensed/
bonded/insured. 781-8876.
TRAMPOLINE: 14-foot trampoline with safety
enclosure - $125. Bought new 1 1/2 years ago
for $260. Please contact Anne at 206-523-7289.
TUTORING: Language Arts, Social Studies,
and related subjects - elementary through
high school. ESL- all levels - children and
adults. My home/student’s home. $30/hr. Susie
206-525-7159.
TUTORING MATH, PHYSICS, AND JAZZ PIANO:
College engineering student/jazz pianist tutoring grades 4-12. Focused, friendly, patient,
great with all ages. Summer. Refs. Scotty
206-799-4788.
WANTED: Nova Scotia Duck Toller Retriever.
Looking for friend of same breed. 522-3637.
The Laurelhurst Letter is published ten times
a year. Email unclassified advertising copy to
laurelhurstnews@comcast.net, or mail copy
to 4721 47th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105. All
ads are subject to space availability. Visit www.
laurelhurstcc.com for advertising information.
PHYLLIS DUKES ~ MFA
photographer for family portraits
phyllisdukes@comcast.net
phone 206.523.0022
Dr. Janet K. Look - Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Look helps children, adolescents and adults create the
personal, school and professional success they want
through evaluation and psychotherapy. Her work has been
featured in the New York Times, NBC Today Show and
MSNBC.
(206) 525-3210
www.JanetLook.com
3626 NE 45th Street #301
Seattle, WA 98105
Maider & Knowles
Your Laurelhurst Real Estate Professionals
Tom Maider, Brad Knowles & Kim Knowles
206.226.2535
www.laurelhurst.com
www.chowfoods.com
Amanda
Robert E. Millsap III
Attorney At Law - M.S. Tax
Estate Planning, Probate, Tax and Business Representation
3513 NE 45th, Suite 2W (206) 583-2740
An Alliance of Independent Businesses
TOUCH OF COLOR SALON
Cut. Color. Style. Weddings.
www.touchofcolorsalon.com
3713 NE 45th Street 206-522-1900
Complete Care for
the Life of Your Pet
206-528-198O
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM
Brandi Eskesen, DVM
Medicine Dentistry Surgery
www.hhvh.net
4020 NE 55th St., Seattle (across from Metropolitan Market)
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517-5862
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985-0055
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Newsletter: laurelhurstnews@comcast.net; 525-0467
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Police Nonemergency
Community Center
433-5393
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Seattle, WA 98105
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