June - Laurelhurst Community Club

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Published by the Laurelhurst Community Club … serving the Laurelhurst community since 1920
Annual LCC Meeting
Monday, June 24
6:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Laurelhurst Community Center
In addition to an opportunity to
visit with neighbors and the
election of trustees, the program
will feature:
n Representative Gerry Pollet,
46th District, who will talk about
the problem of recently disclosed
radioactive contamination at
Magnuson Park.
n Friends of Battelle/Talaris,
who will present information about
their Seattle Landmark
Nomination for the property.
LCC has worked for decades to
preserve this site. At the 2011
Annual LCC Neighbors Meeting,
David C. Hoedemaker, FAIA, and
Richard Haag, FASLA, Hon. AIA,
presented a Design History of
Battelle Property.
Excerpted from an article by Irv
Blumenfeld in Puget Soundings and
notes by Rich Haag:
The Battelle Seattle Research Center
was established in 1967. It was
intended to sponsor educational
seminars, conferences, and
workshops and to serve as an
advanced study center. Its use was
expanded in 1971 to include selfsustaining contract research in the
social sciences.
NBBJ, the architectural firm
commissioned to develop the master
plan and buildings for the campus,
took great care in assuring that the
center would harmonize with the
surrounding residential Laurelhurst.
A master landscape plan by Richard
Haag Associates shaped an 18-acre
tract through grading, sculpting and
creation of a large pond that
acknowledged the bowl-like topology
of the site. The unobtrusive, low-rise
buildings were situated in a wooded
setting defined by broadleaf
evergreens, conifers, and deciduous
trees. Despite changes in ownership
and use, the campus continues to be
a tranquil urban retreat.... n
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June 2013
Public Not Alerted to Radioactive Soil
Contamination at Magnuson Until Now
Representative Gerry Pollet, 46th District, will be a featured guest at
LCC’s annual meeting June 24. He recently held a public meeting to
discuss the Magnuson Park radioactive contamination that was not
disclosed to the public for the past four years. Significant contamination
exists in the soils around, and the building attached to, the hangar
housing Arena Sports and the Magnuson Park Athletic Club. There is also
contamination in and around Building 2, which had been the indoor
soccer facility prior to the Arena Sports move.
The contamination was discovered in 2009 and 2010. However, the Navy,
Seattle Parks, and Washington Department of Health together agreed
not to post signs to alert the public to the fact that the areas they were
fencing off had any contamination problems. The radioactive
contamination stems from Navy use of radium paint for dials when the
Park was Sand Point Naval Air Station.
From reviewing the cleanup plan, Rep. Pollet says, “I am very concerned
that the Navy’s plan would leave radioactive contamination at levels 80
to 240 times the acceptable cancer risk allowed for children at hazardous
waste cleanup sites under Washington’s Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA).
The Navy’s plan – which would allow future exposures to 15 millirem of
radiation per year from Radium and Strontium – does not even reference
our state cleanup standards.” Hear more about this situation and add
your comments and concerns during the LCC annual meeting.
Contaminant removal is expected to begin in June and be completed by
December 2013 with subsequent demolition of the Building 27 South
Shed and restoration of the hangar south wall continuing into 2014. n
LCC Promotes Pesticide-free Garden Practices
In May 2007 the LCC board of trustees voted unanimously to support efforts to educate
our neighbors about gardening without pesticides and using safer alternatives to
promote a healthy environment.
Refrain from using toxic pesticides and instead opt for
safer lawn and garden alternatives. Contact Washington
Toxics Coalition (WTC) at 632-1545, www.watoxics.org,
for a wealth of information on products and pest control.
Why not use pesticides? The devastating effects of
pesticides can include neuro-toxics, endocrine disruption,
sensitizers/irritants leading to allergies, and cancer. They’ve also been
linked to Parkinson’s. Pesticides are tracked into our homes and also
drain into the soil and contaminate streams and lakes (think, Beach Club)
where they affect humans, environment, and sea life.
To get started with natural lawn care, visit King County’s website at
www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/naturalyardcare or contact the Natural Lawn
and Garden Hotline weekdays at 633-0224.
Finally, share safer gardening techniques with neighbors and hire
gardeners who use safe practices. If you use a spraying company, insist
on an organic, safe solution (many have developed them).
Let’s work together to reduce the use of toxic pesticides, and keep
Laurelhurst beautiful and safe. n
LAURELHURST LETTER • June 2013
U Village Sidewalk Sale and Summer Concerts
Meet New Businesses
The 56th Annual University Village Sidewalk Sale, which is coming up on
June 13-16. During Sidewalk Sale, shoppers can get up to 50% off
merchandise at 50 participating merchants including locally owned stores
such as The Art Study, Bartell Drugs, The Confectionery, Kid’s Club,
Mercer, Mrs. Cook’s, Mud Bay, Paint the Town, Ravenna Gardens, Sole
Food and Zovo Lingerie.
The ever-popular Fisher Scone truck will also be there selling their
delicious scones! Free valet parking will be available for customers next
to Pottery Barn Kids during all four days of the event. For a full list of
participating stores, visit uvillage.com/sidewalksale.
The 2013 Sounds of Summer Concert Series begins Wednesday evenings
starting July 10 through August 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The line-up features:
Aria Integrative Medicine –
July 10 – The Nowhere Men
July 17 – Mycle Wastman
July 24 – The Dudley Manlove Quartet
July 31 – LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends
August 7 – The Paperboys
August 14 – Clinton Fearon & The Boogie Brown Band
August 21 – Hit Explosion
In addition to their favorite bands, concert-goers look forward to
gourmet bites from University Village restaurants, the lively Ram beer
garden, and fun activities in the kid’s play area.
The concert series is presented by UW Medicine, with major support
from Bob Byers Volvo, Mrs. Cook’s, the Ram Restaurant and Brewery,
and Click 98.9. n
Villa Academy Expands Program for 5-year Olds
Due to rising demand, More Time For Five, a program for older preschoolers at Laurelhurst’s Villa Academy is now expanding. More Time
For Five provides a child with the gift of time and ultimately prepares
them to flourish in kindergarten.
The learning in this program looks like play, but is play with a purpose.
It is developed specifically for the five-yea-old student and includes:
• Thoughtfully planned and facilitated lessons to help each child
develop their sense of self and assume responsibility for their choices.
• Answers to the social, emotional, and academic needs of young
learners not ready for kindergarten.
• Exploration of topics in greater depth with dialogue and discussion.
• A focus on kindergarten success skills: fine motor, gross motor, and
pre-literacy.
The program is not simply repeating a year of preschool. Says Heidi
Goldsmith, who works in admission at Villa Academy and taught preschool for 10 years, “It can often happen that programs keep kids in a
sort of holding pattern, just keeping them busy until they can go to
kindergarten. If kids are in a class where they repeat what they learned
the previous year, then the learning can become stagnant, and they can
become bored and disengaged.”
Villa Academy’s More Time For Five is designed for children who:
• are eligible for kindergarten, but would benefit from the gift of time
and additional preparation.
• miss the Washington state cut-off date for kindergarten.
It is also an option for those who may have attended pre-K classes
elsewhere.
For additional information about Villa Academy’s More Time For Five
program, please call Christa or Heidi at 206-527-9388 or visit
www.thevilla.org.
an alternative medicine clinic that
specializes in treating autoimmune
diseases and disorders – recently
moved to Laurelhurst. Dr. Jenny
Berg says, “We are excited to be in
the area.”
Aria Integrative Medicine
3216 NE 45th Place, Suite 104
Seattle, WA 98199
www.ariaintegrative.com
206-588-1227
info@ariaintegrative.com.
Joe Walker teaches guitar through
his business, Deft Digits Guitar
Lessons. “I’m on Sand Point Place,
just north of Seattle Children’s.”
http://deftdigits.com
206- 496-2905
joe@deftdigits.com
To learn more about their services,
visit their website or send an email.
Welcome to the neighborhood! n
CALENDAR
June 24 (Mon.) 7 p.m.
LCC Annual Neighbors Meeting
Laurelhurst Community Center
July 8 (Mon.) 7 p.m.
LCC Board of Trustees
Laurelhurst Community Center
July 13 (Sat.) 10 a.m. to noon
SUN Park Weed and Sweep
47th Ave NE and NE 47th St.
July 10 (Wed.) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Summer Concert Series begins
UVillage (see article on page 2)
Master Gardener Clinic
Mondays, 4 to 8 p.m.
Center for Urban Horticulture Atrium
Drop off donations for Elizabeth Gregory
House, a U District women’s shelter, with
Huda Giddens at 4338 N.E. 44th St.
(Leave in dark green, covered bin at the
front of the house.)
Laurelhurst Garden Club
Second Friday of the month, 11 a.m.
Laurelhurst Community Center
Laurelhurst Community Center
Activities To receive e-mail notices, send
an e-mail to Laurelhurst.CC@Seattle.Gov.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/
laurelcc.htm
Laurelhurst Blog
http://thelaurelhurstblog.
blogspot.com/
News, events, issues, restaurants, businesses
and lots more. If you have a tip or story idea,
send an email to
laurelhurstblogger@gmail.com. n
LAURELHURST LETTER • June 2013
UNCLASSIFIEDS
AVAILABLE VARIETY SERVICES: Housecleaning,
laundry, ironing, alterations, cooking, etc.
Mary, 286-8093.
BEST CLEANING LLC: 20 years cleaning
Windermere and Laurelhurst homes. Regular
cleaning and special projects; before and after
party cleaning; weekends; discounts for first
time cleaning; quality guaranteed.
206-948-2433. bestcleaning@outlook.com.
CHEERFUL AND RESPONSIBLE BABYSITTER:
Laurelhurst resident 7th grader (13 yrs) who
loves children and pets is available to babysit
evenings & weekends. On-line booking!
www.laurelhurstbabysitter.com
DOG WALKER: Experienced, honest, reliable dog
walker with excellent references and reasonable
rates. www.walkdogwalk.com, e-mail walkdogwalk@gmail.com, or call Erin Jensen at 3842125. Licensed and insured.
FOR SALE: 1950-60 beautiful Bergman floor
loom. A four-harness, six-treadle, counterbalance, approx. 50” tall. Original bench/instruction
books/threads incl. $700. Excellent condition.
You haul. buckman_gal@yahoo.com
HOME ORGANIZATION & MOVING SERVICE:
Simplify your home! 1/3 off labor - new customers only. De-cluttering, organizing, downsizing
or moving assistance. Professional, reliable,
great references. Katie Hennings Larson @
206.307.9424 / www.MovesMadeSimple.com
LAURELHURST HOME WANTED: Laurelhurst
family of 15 years looking to purchase a larger
home in the neighborhood. We can offer a short
or long close and no financing contingency.
Please contact us at mariepaul553@yahoo.com.
Thank you.
PAINTING: Luis Ramirez, 465-3593. Interior and
exterior. Great Laurelhurst references. Bonded
and insured. Any size job welcome.
RAPID COMPUTER HELP: PC/Mac. Upgrades;
hardware, software installation; troubleshooting,
repair. Spyware, virus removal. Windows,
MS Office certifications. Local References.
Matt, 206-498-8901.
REMODELING/HANDYMAN SERVICES: “Bob
of All Trades.” Licensed, Bonded, Insured.
Lic#BOBALAT936N3. Reasonable rates,
experienced, professional, reliable. www.
BobOfAllTrades.com. Email: bobstocco@gmail.
com or call 425-301-9265.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED: Give your senior
neighbors rides. Help seniors get out and about
to their medical appointments and social visits.
Start making a difference for your neighbors
today! Enjoy a flexible schedule and the opportunity to connect with many new seniors. We
serve the Northeast Seattle area.Visit our website at www.nestseattle.org for more information, or call (206)-525-6378. We look forward to
you joining our NEST!
WANTED: Part-time help for single father of 3
teenagers in Laurelhurst. Duties would involve
grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, dog walking, driving of kids from school/to
lessons, etc., usually in the afternoons. Brian:
bhartdds@gmail.com
Dog Days of Summer
LCC urges you to be a good
neighbor: leash your animal when
out walking, scoop, and don’t allow
nonstop barking.
Letting dogs run loose in the park is
illegal, and the fines for each
infraction are substantial. Anyone
wishing to report an incident is
advised to call Seattle Animal Control
at 386-7387. n
The Laurelhurst Letter is published ten times
a year. DISPLAY ADS cost $75 per space per
issue, with a five-issue commitment paid in
advance. Laurelhurst-area businesses have
priority. UNCLASSIFIED ADS are free for
PAID members of the Laurelhurst Community
Club, except that repeat ads or ads deemed
commercial (including home businesses,
real estate rentals, and houses for sale)
cost $20; 25-word maximum. Sorry, no
unclassified ads taken by phone. Email copy to
laurelhurstnews@comcast.net.
www.laurelhurstcc.com
We help people age where they’re
most comfortable. At home.
Meal Preparation
Light Housekeeping
Errands/Shopping
Hourly/Live In
Skilled Nursing
Care Management
www.familyresourcehomecare.com
206.545.1092
We’ve been renovating, refurbishing &
restoring the beautiful Laurelhurst
neighborhood for 25 years!
Steve Williams • 206.522.9994
www.TheWilliamsCompanySeattle.com
206-522-1900
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Where senior living is full of JOY.
Call (206) 306-7920 for a
personal visit & to learn more.
450 NE 100th Street, Seattle • aljoya.com
login: amanda touch of
color salon
Trask Orthodontics
TOUCH OF COLOR SALON
For new clients only:
Hair cuts = $20 off women, $8 off men
Free hair cut ($59 value) with
any purchase of chemical service.
www.touchofcolorsalon.com
Orthodontics for all ages
4540 Sand Point Way N.E. #300
Trask Orthodontics
Seattle, WA 98105
Orthodontics for all ages
206-526-7846
4540 Sand Point Way N.E. #300
Seattle, WA 98105
206-526-7846
Call (206) 523-7315 for a
personal visit and to learn more
about Ida Culver House Ravenna.
2315 NE 65th St, Seattle • eraliving.com
Partnership for a Lifetime
SEATTLE SKIN & LASER
Excellence Education Prevention
Comfort Compassion
THE
Cosmetic Medical Surgical Dermatology
LAURELHURST
Have You Tried the Hot New Fitness Class?
3811 NE 45th – 206.524.9246
www.theSeattleGYM.com
206-528-1980
Proud to be a Laurelhurst business!
We treat infants, children, teens & adults
(206) 525-1168
3216 NE 45th Place, Suite 203, Seattle WA 98105
www.seattleskinandlaser.com
Thanks to our advertisers for their support!
www.hhvh.net
Robin E. Riedinger, DVM
Brandi L. Eskesen, DVM
4020 NE 55th St
Seattle, WA - across from Metropolitan Market
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OFFICERS & TRUSTEES
Jeannie Hale, President 525-5135
email: jeannieh@serv.net
Colleen McAleer, VP 525-0219
Stan Sorscher, Sec.522-7660
Emily Dexter, Treas.526-2927
Kevin Chang 235-5253
Kay Kelly
522-6773
Linda Luiten
522-5607
Brian McMullen
Liz Ogden
Don Torrie
Maggie Weissman
Leslie Wright
367-9325
517-5862
524-4316
527-6646
229-1505
Newsletter: laurelhurstnews@comcast.net; 229-1505
Aircraft Noise Hotline
433-5393
Animal Control
386-7387
Police Emergency or Reporting 911
Police, Non-emergency
625-5011
Community Center
684-7529
Children’s Construction Hotline 987-7744
24-Hour Crisis Line
206-461-3222
crimeprevention@laurelhurstcc.com
Visit our website @ www.laurelhurstcc.com
Deanna Irwin-Sires, MPT, OCS
www.VillagePTSeattle.com
5417 Ivanhoe Place NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206-498-8496
Deanna@VillagePTSeattle.com
Jon L. Way, DDS, MS, PLLC
Allyson S. Dkeidek, DDS, PLLC
Specialists in Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomates, American Board
of Pediatric Dentistry
Daily Indoor Cycle Classes • Bicycle Repair
Behind City People’s
4500 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 208
Phone: 206-525-4777 www.jonlwaydds.com
Over 20 years of
experience. Offering
Invisalign and braces.
Call for a
complimentary
evaluation today!
Flexible payment plans.
CycleU.com • Bring ad in for 20% off repair
Helen Kelleher Senseney
Dick Loudon
Jenn Flynn
Cynthia Williams
E. John Doubt 4540 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 140, Seattle 98105 (206) 525-7000
12819 120th Ave. NE, Suite H, Kirkland 98034 (425) 821-0808
Kate Allen
612-8424
Debbie Jenner Culp 930-3888
Kim Dales
235-7772
Mary Gibson
650-4341
Dale Kaneko
947-1223
Cathy Millan
228-8558
John Pettas
734-8098
Barbara Shikiar
484-2446
Jeri Smith
295-8785
Maggie Weissman 226-0543
909-9367
818-2972
427-3900
769-7140
491-7599
Quorum-Laurelhurst, Inc.
3505 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 522-7003
Laurelhurst After School Enrichment Rooms
(Located on Laurelhurst Elementary School Grounds)
Pre-K
Local
LASER Programs:
*“Rising Stars” Pre-K Readiness Program (4 & 5Readiness
year-olds)
Child
* Licensed Before/After School Childcare (K–6th)
Program!
Care!
* Before and After School Enrichment Classes
Unique and carefully
selected clothing for
men and women.
Locally Owned
2906 NE 55th Seattle, WA 98105
www.jackjerome.com
* Day Camp on School Holidays and Breaks (K-6th)
Up to 20% off all Washington
and California wines.
20% off on pre-order cases.
5436 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98105
206-525-4340
* Weekly Summer
Camp
(K-6th) Enrichment
Laurelhurst
After
School
Rooms
L.A.S.E.R.
CHILDCARE
PROGRAMS
(Located on Laurelhurst Elementary School Grounds)
Transportation is available through Seattle Public Schools (Please check with your individual school).
For more information on our programs, rates, forms and camp schedules,
LASER Programs:
please go to www.laserchildcare.org
Offering Before/After School Child Care, Day and Summer
Camp,*“Rising
a Pre-K
Readiness
Program,
and(4 Enrichment
Stars”
Pre-K Readiness
Program
& 5 year-olds) Classes.
* Licensed Before/After
School
Childcare
(K–6th)
www.laserchildcare.org
• (206)
525-9160
• laserinfo@comcast.net
* Before and
School
4530After
46th Ave
N.E.Enrichment
• SeattleClasses
WA 98105
* Day Camp on School Holidays and Breaks (K-6th)
* Weekly Summer Camp (K-6th)
Transportation is available through Seattle Public Schools (Please check with your individual school).
For more information on our programs, rates, forms and camp schedules,
please go to www.laserchildcare.org
www.laserchildcare.org
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(206) 525-9160
• laserinfo@comcast.net