November - Laurelhurst Community Club

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Published by the Laurelhurst Community Club … serving the Laurelhurst community since 1920
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November 2011
Sock Drive!
Subscribe Now to LCC’s Private Security Patrol
LCC trustees Linda Luiten, Elizabeth Graham, Kay Kelly, and
Maggie Weissman invite Laurelhurst neighbors to donate to the
North Seattle Police Precinct Sock
Drive. Every year,
neighborhoods in
the North Precinct
collect new socks,
hats, and gloves
for men, women,
and children (all
ages) to distribute
to family shelters
and the homeless.
Last year, Laurelhurst neighbors
generously donated 500 of the
5,000 socks, hats, and gloves
distributed by the North Precinct.
Some of the donations had been
lovingly hand knitted. This year we
hope to exceed our numbers from
last year.
Drop off donations in the “Sox Box”
at Windermere Real Estate, 5424
Sand Point Way NE, Monday
through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed daily noon
to 1 p.m.)
Evenings, please drop off donations
at 4723 NE 54th St. (just behind
Windermere Realty off of 47th Ave.
NE), or send an e-mail to eg4723@
hotmail.com if you would like your
donation picked up.
Recently, neighbors received in the mail an invitation to subscribe to the
patrol. Over the past three years, LCC has had very positive response to
this program. LCC continues to do everything it can to deter burglaries,
car prowls, auto thefts, and vandalism in Laurelhurst — and that is why
we are asking you to subscribe now for 2012. The success of the patrol
depends on neighbor participation — the more families that subscribe,
the more coverage the patrol can offer.
LCC’s private security project is particularly important now, because the
City’s budget shortfall means that the 26 vacant positions in the Seattle
Police Department will not be filled.
The patrol boundaries cover the entire neighborhood area south of Sand
Point Way from Mary Gates Way to NE 55th Street. As before, coverage
is planned for six nights a week, but nights and hours will vary depending
on funding contributed.
The annual cost per family is $200 for the period ending December 31,
2012. Neighbors can join at any time during the year and neighborhood
institutions such as schools, churches, etc. are encouraged to participate,
too, but need to contact LCC for details. Signing up now ensures
coverage during the upcoming holiday season.
This is what your family receives in return for your participation:
Please make your donations no
later than November 25. Thank
you! n
Thanks! to the collective
efforts of neighbors on the
Boulevard (43rd Ave. NE) for
keeping the grassy median looking
so terrific! This green space is
representative of the pride of
place Laurelhurst neighbors
experience and is an example of
what makes Laurelhurst such a
great place to live.
continued on page 2
Sorcher Appointed to SR 520 Committee
LCC is proud to announce that Stan Sorscher has been selected as
Laurelhurst’s representative on the Community Design Process
Committee for the rebuild of SR 520. While the overall design already has
been approved, Stan will be a real asset to the committee as WSDOT,
DPD, and stakeholders address design issues and their enduring impacts.
Stan currently serves as secretary of LCC’s Board of Trustees. He recently
helped negotiate the land-use agreement between Seattle Children’s and
LCC and continues to work as one of four team members on such issues
such as transportation and construction management plans as the Seattle
Children’s campus expansion progresses. He also has extensive familiarity
with the expansion plans for the University Village and the University of
Washington and understands the need for planning for the future growth
of the region, and especially in northeast Seattle. n
State Senator Scott White, Respected Leader
The 46th District, which includes Laurelhurst, suffered a sad loss with
the sudden death of State Senator Scott White October 21. Recently
elected to the Senate, this young leader previously served as Chief of
Staff, Metropolitan County Council, and as our State Representative,
focusing his legislative efforts in education and transportation issues.
The King County Chair has called a Special Caucus within the 46th
District to select three names that will be ratified by the King County
Democratic Central Committee and passed on to the King County
Council. An interim State Senator from the 46th District will be appointed
to serve until the November 2012 election.
LCC extends its sympathy to his wife Alison and their two young children,
residents of the Wedgwood neighborhood. n
LAURELHURST LETTER • November 2011
Traffic-Calming Speed Cushions Installed
For several years, neighbors have raised concerns about speeding cars
along NE Surber Dr. between NE 41st St. and 41st Ave NE. This corridor
has been on SDOT’s priority funding list. Recently, three-inch high asphalt speed cushions were installed to calm traffic on this long stretch.
Street parking is not affected by the speed cushions.
Installing the speed cushions involved submitting a signed petition to
SDOT from 60 percent of neighbors affected by the project. Neighbor
approval is common for these types of traffic-calming projects, and LCC
has been through this process many times with installation of traffic
circles, curb bulbs, the pedestrian refuge island at the end of Surber, and
even the planted medians on Mary Gates/NE 41st.
Surber Dr. is heavily used by pedestrians — dog walkers, neighbors
walking to Husky games or over to a grocery store, Yesler Swamp, or the
Talaris site. Slowing traffic for the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists is a
LCC priority, and the Surber Dr. project is a welcome move. n
Subscribe Now to Private Security Patrol continued from page 1
n Uniformed, off-duty Seattle Police officers patrol the neighborhood
approximately six nights/days a week for five hours each shift. Officers
are in uniform, carry police radios and their police firearms, and drive
unmarked personal vehicles. They monitor incoming 911 calls and will
respond to any Laurelhurst calls if on patrol and work with the official
response from the on-duty police officers. In 2011, our patrol responded
to several incidents and was first on scene before on-duty Seattle Police
arrived. In addition, they have helped reduced parties in the park that we
believe sometimes lead to vandalism in the neighborhood, stopped
suspicious persons, and have provided tips at Block Watch meetings on
how to better secure your home.
n Vacation check. You can notify crimeprevention@laurelhurstcc.com of
your vacation plans and officers will do a walk around of your premises
during each shift and secure any open doors, exposed packages, or
remove door tags. They call your emergency contact number with any
concerns or leave an incident card for minor issues (for example, if they
shut your garage door). Traditionally, the holidays are a period of high
crime. If you subscribe now, you will be covered from November and
December 2011 through December 2012.
n Your concerns relayed to officers before each shift. Email LCC’s crime
prevention team, crimeprevention@laurelhurstcc.com, to request
vacation checks or to report any criminal activity (after you have called
911), neighborhood concerns, etc.
n Special email alerts and reminders. LCC emails information on criminal
activity and trends.
To participate, please either use LCC’s secure online payment option
(preferred) at www.laurelhurstcc.com, or send your $200 check payable
to LCC Laurelhurst Community Club, PMB #373, 4616 25th Ave. NE,
Seattle, WA 98105. If you pay by check, please be sure to include your
name, address, email, and emergency contact information.
If you have questions about the LCC Private Security Patrol, please
contact Brian McMullen, Crime Prevention co-chair, at 206-367-9325, or
email crimeprevention@laurelhurstcc.com. n
90,000 corks were delivered to the Willamette
Valley Wineries as part of Laurelhurst’s cork
recycling effort. Wow.
Both Laurelhurst Wine Merchants and
University Wines continue to accept
corks for recycling. n
Generosity Appreciated
at Women’s Shelter
Once Laurelhurst neighbor Huda
Giddens discovered the Elizabeth
Gregory Home, established in 2001
by the University Lutheran Church,
she became a strong advocate for
this transitional housing program
for homeless women. Our
neighborhood’s generosity to those
less fortunate makes a difference.
After an article published in the
May issue of this newsletter,
neighbors filled Huda’s donation
box with much needed and
appreciated donations. The editor
recently received a note thanking
the Laurelhurst neighborhood for
its support. The writer stated, “as
of Sept. 30, we have been able to
provide services to more than 300
women at the Day Center in 2011.”
Giddens makes a regular
delivery of neighborhood
donations to the Gregory House
on the last day of each month.
Appreciated items include unused
travel products such as soaps,
shampoos, toothbrushes, etc., as
well as garbage bags, sanitary
pads, new socks, hats, gloves,
sweaters, sweatpants. Learn more
at www.elizabethgregoryhome.org.
Please place your donations in the
dark green, covered bin near her
mail box at the front of the house.
Huda Giddens, 206-527-1291, 4338
N.E. 44th St. (just off the 43rd
Ave. NE Boulevard). n
CALENDAR
November 12 (Sat.) 10 a.m. to noon
SUN Park Weed and Sweep
47th Ave NE and NE 47th St.
November 14 (Mon.) 7 p.m.
LCC Board of Trustees Meeting
Laurelhurst Community Center
November 25 (Fri.)
Deadline for Laurelhurst Newsletter
Copy and Ads
December 10 (Sat.) 5 to 8 p.m.
35th Annual Green Lake Pathway
of Lights
December 12 (Mon.) 7 p.m.
LCC Board of Trustees Meeting
Laurelhurst Community Center
Laurelhurst Garden Club
Second Friday of the month, 11 a.m.
Laurelhurst Community Center
Call Cheryl for more info at 386-9106.
LAURELHURST LETTER • November 2011
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ACCOUNTING SERVICES: Offering accounting, bookkeeping, office organization and more
for your small business or personal needs.
Laurelhurst Resident - over 25 years experience.
mclevenger.office@gmail.com or 206.949.5466.
AVAILABLE VARIETY SERVICES: Housecleaning,
laundry, ironing, alterations, cooking, etc.
Mary, 286-8093.
BEST CLEANING LLC: 18 years quality cleaning
Windermere and Laurelhurst homes. Special
projects; before and after party cleaning; weekends; discounts for first time cleanings; guaranteed. bestcleaning@live.com. 206-948-2433.
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.
DRUMMER NEEDED: Guitar- and Bass-playing
neighbors need a drummer to play Rockin’ and
Blues Americana. We have a PA and practice
warehouse. Dust off your kit! Brian 523.9924 /
425.766.9550.
FOR RENT: Luxurious Hawaiian Big Island
Townhouse on Mauna Lani golf course, minutes
from great beaches. 2,100 sq. feet, sleeps six
comfortably. Weekly rate available. Laurelhurst
resident owner, call John 206-919-7408.
FOR SALE: 5-piece Ludwig Drum Set with extra
crash cymbal. Excellent condition. $395 or best
offer. Pictures available upon request. Call John
at 206-696-0100 or email jmturv@comcast.net.
FOR SALE: AMF PlayMaster pool table. Excellent
condition. Savannah 8’, Laminate, Black. Have
all the paraphernalia that goes with it. $500.
Contact 526-0879.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND SALE: Capuccio
and 10 other artists and craftsmen. Unique
gifts. Nov. 18, 1-7; Nov. 19+20, 10:30 to 4:30.
Refreshments. Good cheer. 3922 Belvoir Place.
HOME ORGANIZATION AND MOVING SERVICE:
1/3 off labor - new customers only. Downsizing,
de-cluttering, organizing, packing. Professional,
reliable, great references. Katie Hennings Larson
@ 206.307.9424 / www.MovesMadeSimple.com
PAINTING: Luis Ramirez, 465-3593. Interior and
exterior. Great Laurelhurst references. Bonded
and insured. Any size job welcome.
REMODELING/HANDYMAN SERVICES: “Bob
of All Trades.” Licensed, Bonded, Insured.
Lic#BOBALAT936N3. Reasonable rates,
experienced, professional, reliable. www.
BobOfAllTradesLLC.com. Email: bobstocco@
gmail.com or call 425-301-9265.
RENTAL WANTED: Local family looking for home
to rent in the Laurelhurst neighborhood during
house remodel. Beginning February 2012.
3+ Bdrms. 206-650-0989.
SEATTLE AIRPORT LIMO: Toll free 888-5131983; business 206-930-0316; mobile 206-9301503. www.seattleairportlimoandtaxi.com. /
info@seattleairportlimoandtaxi.com.
SKI SUN VALLEY THIS WINTER! Special Rates
for Western Washington residents! Contact Jake
Moe: SunValleyJake@gmail.com.
Street Light Out?
If so, please report it. With more
than 100,000 streetlights to maintain, City Light appreciates your
help in finding lights that are out or
malfunctioning. Note the number
on the pole and then report problems online at www.seattle.gov/
light/streetlight using the Streetlight Trouble Report Form, or by
phone at 684-7056. 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. UNCLASSIFIED ADS are free for
PAID members of the Laurelhurst Community
Club, except that repeat ads or ads deemed
commercial cost $20; 25-word maximum.
Email copy to laurelhurstnews@comcast.net.
www.laurelhurstcc.com
Free wine tastings
Thursday 5 to 7
HAIRSPRAY
Nov. 11 — Dec. 11
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2011
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Thursday Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
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Community Center Building
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Serving the neighborhood for 25 years
Call for a complimentary consultation
(206) 527 - 3111
We’ve been renovating, refurbishing &
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206-522-1900
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Laurelhurst Blog
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
OFFICERS & TRUSTEES
Carrier Route Presort
Postal Customer
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
Elizabeth Graham 852-3975
Kay Kelly
522-6773
Linda Luiten
Brian McMullen
Don Torrie
Maggie Weissman
Kirsten Whitcomb
Leslie Wright
522-5607
367-9325
524-4316
527-6646
579-7219
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
crimeprevention@laurelhurstcc.com
Visit our website @ www.laurelhurstcc.com
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(206) 363-4355
www.patrickmcdevitt.com
4500 9th Ave NE, Suite 300, Seattle 98105
3617 N.E. 45th St.
Seattle, WA 98105
522-8515
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818-2972
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427-3900
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