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So we’ve got a bunch of pictures now (thanks to Jillian) which are included below. But I also wanted to take this chance to thank everybody else who helped out and made this event possible. This includes but is definitely not limited to Eric Madis, all the musicians, Terri Burns, Lori Schumacher, Peder Nielsen, Renee Staton, Terra Armstrong, Atrium Bistro, Seattle Musical Theater, BARK! Espresso, and Kym’s Kiddy Corner.
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The police website has a new page for reporting low-level property crimes. If an officer is not needed at the scene, residents may report property thefts of less than $500, property-damage crimes, car break-ins, and identity theft.
After the report is filed it goes to a supervisor for review and approval. Then the approved report is sent to the record management system to be investigated just like any other police report. This process can be convenient, for instead of waiting possibly for hours for an officer to come take a report, residents have the option of filing this way. Of course, if there is an emergency, call 911.
For more infomation, see
http://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2010/07/21/spd-launches-new-public-online-reporting-option/
Access the website by going to http://www.seattle.gov/police/ and clicking on ‘File a Police Report’ in the Quick Link box.
There’s quite a bit of info on the proposed reconfiguration of NE 125th St below. They will be holding an open house on Monday at the Lake City Library to get feedback. I’ve also been reminded (separately, not by the city) that this is not connected to the 115th sidewalk project. This is prioritized as part of the Bicycle Master Plan and the funding comes from those specific sources. Also, it is cheap in the grand scheme of things since it only involves paint. It’s not an either-or scenario or something where we could decide to move the money elsewhere. I just wanted to make sure that was clear before there was any confusion. Oh, and there are some fun pictures at the end which should give a better idea of what this will look like.
Community open house to be held July 26
SEATTLE — To reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for all roadway users, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is proposing to alter the lane configuration on NE 125th Street between Roosevelt Way NE and 35th Ave NE. SDOT will hold an open house to brief the community on the proposal and receive feedback on Monday, July 26, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake City Library, located at 12501 28th Ave NE.
The improvements are designed to reduce speeds and benefit everyone who uses the street, including commuters, truck drivers, bus passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists. SDOT is proposing the following for NE 125th St:
- Reconfiguring the motor vehicle travel lanes to one lane in each direction with a center turn lane
- Improving pedestrian crossings
- Installing bicycle lanes on both sides of the street
- Improving major signalized intersections by creating right turn only lanes for vehicles (excluding transit and bikes)
As average speeds are in excess of posted limits, this proposal will help address the speeding problem on NE 125th St. It will also make the roadway more accommodating for vulnerable users like pedestrians and bicyclists.
SDOT is interested in hearing from the public about these recommended changes. Comments can be submitted by e-mail to walkandbike@seattle.gov or by calling 206-684-7583. This project is part of the voter-approved Bridging the Gap transportation initiative.
I got a report of a lost cat that I wanted to pass along in case anybody saw her. Also, as part of a very strange coincidence I had somebody stop at my house looking for a lost cat a couple blocks from here but it was somebody else and I don’t know if they found theirs.
Her name is Midget (and if that sounds familiar it’s because she pulled a vanishing act last fall also and then just wandered home a month & a half later), she’s 5 yo, weighs just under 6 pounds (she’s actually just skin & bones and looks it – she’s got kidney disease and we can not manage to get her to gain weight) and is about the size of a 6-8 month old kitten; grey tabby w/ white socks & bib, very friendly, but all very skittish (because of her size we think). I last saw her about 3AM Sunday morning here at the house. We’re at 120th & 17th, and my number is (206) 920-3375. Her photo is attached, but it’s about 2 1/2 years old, so she’s a fair bit thinner than in the photo.
The Friends of Jackson Park are hosting the second open house on Wednesday, July 21, 6:30-8:00 pm for the Neighborhood Matching Fund project. The open house will be held at the Jackson Park Golf Course Clubhouse Event Tent at 1000 NE 135th Street, Seattle, WA 98125.
The Larson Casteel Company is compiling all the comments and suggestions from the first meeting into conceptual plans. During the Jul 21st meeting, these concept trail plans will be presented and discussion will follow about the community’s priorities for the trail. Please visit the following website for additional project information including information that was provided during the first public meeting:
http://cityofseattle.net/parks/projects/nmf/jackson_park_golf_course.htm
Saturday, July 17, 2–5 pm
Pinehurst Playfield
(12029 14th Avenue)
2:00-2:30 Ask the Ages w/Brian Heaney
2:40-3:10 Phantoms of Soul w/Jack Cook & John Marshall
3:20-3:50 Eric Madis Trio
4:00-4:20 Alika Madis Group
4:30-5:00 Brian Butler Trio
And we’re still looking for volunteers. It can be for as long or as short as you’d like. There are many different options available. You can setup from 12-2pm, clean-up from 5-6pm, greet neighbors and hand out fliers for an hour from 2-3pm or 3-4pm, hand out treats from 3:30pm to 5pm, help run the cakewalk, or help with the games or bouncy castle. We could also use a photographer to make sure we get some pictures up on the blog.
Contact: phillip@pinehurstseattle.org or 206-973-7237
And obviously, everybody can help spread the word to their friends and neighbors…
Today all the Seattle Police precincts hosted picnics for the communities. Ours was at the police station across from North Seattle Community College. It was a warm sunny day, nice for wandering around to check out the displays and activities. There was free food (always a priority for me) – hot dogs, apples, chips, soda, and ice cream. There was one of those blow-up bouncy things for the kids to jump around in. You could take a tour of the precinct building. A stream of dancers and musicians kept the area energized.
Literature was available at tables, such as about fighting graffiti, and crime preventions tips. Our Crime Prevention Coordinator, Diane Horswill, was there (be sure to see our item a couple days ago on the proposed elimination of her position, and write city officials urging them not to do that). She will probably be at Pinehurstfest as well.
A couple SWAT guys were there with their armored vehicle. A K-9 unit was there, the handler let folks take photos of their families with the hard working German shepherd. There were some Bomb Squad officers demonstrating and explaining two robots. I think Harbor Patrol officers were there too, but I didn’t talk to them.
Local officials put in appearances, too. Mayor Mike McGinn was mingling with the crowd, as was the Chief of Police, John Diaz.
Next year if you want free food, live music and you want to learn about the SPD units, this is the place to be! The more I learn about our SPD, the more I’m impressed with their officers and their units and programs.
I also wanted to make sure everybody knew about the great music lineup we’ve got planned. And a big thanks to Eric Madis for putting this all together.
Ask the Ages is an experimental jazz quartet comprised of Brian Heaney, Greg Campbell, Andrew Luthringer and Matt Reid.
Blues/Jazz guitarist-vocalist Eric Madis has music featured on 5 film soundtracks, regularly teaches guitar workshops throughout the US and Canada, and recently released his fifth CD on Luna Records.
The award-winning Phantoms of Soul specializes in forgotten 1920-1960 blues songs and features Washington Blues Society Hall of Fame guitarist winner Jack Cook and harmonica great John Marshall.
Veteran NW blues guitarist/singer/songwriter Brian Butler is a Washington Blues Society nominee and teacher for Puget Sound Guitar Workshop.
Rock/Jazz/Funk Guitarist Alika Madis has received multiple awards for his musicianship and will be attending Berklee College of Music in Boston in the fall.
Drum legend Chris Leighton and veteran bassist Patty Mey will comprise the rhythm section for four of the above acts.
Saturday, July 17, 2–5 pm
Pinehurst Playfield
(12029 14th Avenue)
We’ll have live music, children’s activities (games and giant bouncy structure!), information from community organizations, refreshments and much more. And there’s still time to be involved!
First, please spread the word and please plan on attending!
Next, we’re still looking for volunteers. We can use help setting up and during the event. You can contact me (phillip@pinehurstseattle.org or 206-973-7237) for details.
And as always, donations are also appreciated:
Make check payable to: ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL
(Note: “Pinehurstfest 2010″ in the memo field)
Mail it to:
Meadowbrook Advisory Council
10517 35th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Also, if you are a neighborhood group or business that wants to participate, let me (phillip@pinehurstseattle.org or 206-973-7237) know. We’re accepting items for our raffle and we have tables/booths for you to reach out to the community.
We can get free trees for our neighborhood through the Tree Fund, a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. It is an easy way for us to beautify our neighborhood and help the environment, while connecting with our neighbors.
Groups of neighbors from at least five households living on a street or block can request from 10 to 40 trees per project. In addition, every participating household can have a fruit tree for their own yard. Information on how to organize your neighborhood, the selections of trees, as well as the application form, can be found at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/treefund.htm. Deadline for applications is August 16.
Through the Fund, Seattle residents have planted more than 20,000 trees in the last 15 years, and built stronger community connections along the way.
In 1972, Seattle’s land area had a tree cover of 40 percent. That cover has dropped to 22%. The decline threatens nature’s ability to help manage storm water, reduce erosion, absorb climate-disrupting gases, improve public health and clean the air. The goal of the Tree Fund program is to increase the percentage back to 30 percent, build community, and promote a clean and green environment for Seattle’s streets.
See a map of Seattle tree canopy as of 2002 and scroll over each area: http://www.seattleaudubon.org/sas/WhatWeDo/Conservation/UrbanLivability/SeattlesNeighborhoods.aspx
Pinehurst is in the North Neighborhood, whose tree canopy was 29% back then. It is no doubt less now.
For questions or additional information, contact Judy Brown, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, at 206.684.0714.
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