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WhirligigPlease feel free to send in photos of art – or anything unexpected and fun – you see on your walks around the neighborhood to info@pinehurstseattle.org.

130th Light Rail Station Community Conversation

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North Precinct Advisory Council Minutes – Sept 2015

SPDbadgeThis month the guest speaker was Lt. Stephen Hirjak from SPD’s Force Investigation Team. That’s the team that investigates instances where SPD uses significant force during encounters with the public. It was created as part of the 2011 Dept of Justice settlement agreement reforms.

The Captain’s report included crime stats for this year-to-date compared to last year-to-date. Crime is down 12%, with burglary down 4%, car prowls down 20% and auto theft down 43%. But Robbery is up 49% and assault is up 37%. Some of the assault is due to shop lifters being accosted by security. SPD is helping businesses learn to deal with shoplifting more safely.

To see all the news, read the minutes here.

Safe Routes to Pinehurst School

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The SEPA checklist for proposed road changes around Pinehurst School has been released. The roadways around the new school will be re-channelized as follows if the project proposal is accepted:

– In the north portion on 15th Ave NE between NE 125th and NE 123rd Streets there will be one general purpose travel lane in each direction, a two way left turn lane, bicycle lanes and two hour limit all day parking on both sides of the road.

– In the central portion on 15th Ave NE between NE 123rd Street and on Pinehurst Way NE between NE 117th and NE 115th, where Pinehurst/ Hazel Wolfe School is located, there will be one general purpose travel lane in each direction, buffered bicycle lanes, a school bus loading zone and two hour limit all day parking on one side of the road.

– In the south portion on Pinehurst Way NE south of NE 115th and on Roosevelt Way NE from its intersection with Pinehurst to NE 108th there will be one general purpose travel lane in each direction, a two way left turn lane and buffered bicycle lanes.

Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):

– Restriping Pinehurst Way NE/15th NE and Roosevelt Way NE is scheduled to occur in
fall 2015.

– School zone flashing lights will be installed in summer 2016.

– Sidewalks on 12th Avenue NE between NE 117th Street and Pinehurst Playground and
on NE 113th Street between Roosevelt Way NE and 12th Ave NE are likely to be
constructed in 2016 or 2017 depending on available funds.

Read more about the project at http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/ped_srts_Pinehurst.htm

Save the Date – Metro Meeting (The 73 is Changing!)

Thanks to the passionate response on a recent Facebook conversation we’ve arranged for Metro to come to the neighborhood to talk through the proposed bus changes as Link Light Rail opens next year. Many in the neighborhood are especially concerned about the changes proposed for the 73. We gave a LOT of feedback earlier and they actually adjusted the plan to save the 73 but there are still reductions, including cuts on weekends. This is an opportunity to hear the plan directly from Metro and give feedback on our concerns in person. It should be a fun (and lively!) meeting.

Thursday, September 24th at 6:30pm
Pinehurst Playfield
12029 14th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98125

Note: Other agenda items may get added. Updates to follow.

Call for Crafters and Artists

artistsPeddlar Village Holiday Faire at Lake City Community Center is looking for artists and crafters to have booths at its holiday gift fair. It’s November 7, from 10 am to 5 pm at 12531 28th Ave NE. They’re hoping to get a lot of locals.

If you have interest in exhibiting your arts, crafts and gifts, they have space available now, but it’s going fast. Contact them today or apply online at: http://peddlersvillagefaire.com/applications/

Deadline for registration is October 16, 2015.

Questions? peddlersvillagefaire@gmail.com. 206-375-5375.

Pinehurst Picks

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Please feel free to send in photos of art – or anything unexpected and fun – you see on your walks around the neighborhood to info@pinehurstseattle.org.

Kids’ Art in Pinehurst Pocket Park

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Zoe drew this picture of the pocket park at Pinehurstfest. She put herself and a boy in the park – AND her drawing in the kiosk. I believe the message in green is ‘Keep earth clean’. That’s a great sentiment! The simplicity of the three colors really works, doesn’t it? Her drawing is in the kiosk at Pinehurst Pocket Park, NE 117th St and 19th Ave NE.

If you would like to submit your child’s artwork for the Pocket Park, please email nancy@pinehurstseattle.org. We’ll put it on mat board donated by FRAMEIT Ltd, 10712 5th Ave NE.

City Council District 5 Debate 9/19

debatepngThere will be a debate between the two candidates running for the District 5 City Council seat (Sandy Brown and Debora Juarez) on Saturday September 19 at 7:30 p.m. The debate is sponsored by Town Hall and will be held at Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Avenue NE. Admission is free, but you must register to attend. You may register at this website: https://townhallseattle.org/event/city-council-debate-district-5/

Build a Worm Bin

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