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In just 30 minutes, learn the anatomy of a fire extinguisher, how to choose the right one for your household, review the do’s and don’ts of fire safety, and gain hands-on practice with a demo extinguisher. Free, no RSVP required. Saturday, June 21, 1:00-1:30 p.m. Northgate Branch Library 10548 5th Ave NE, 98125
This year there’s a Merlin banding project, so you may soon see a couple people setting up to do this, especially in the morning. Here is a handout with photos, explanations of the project, contact info, and FAQs about Merlins. Happy birding!
This month’s guest speakers were two people whose agencies participate in the LEAD program. Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion is a 4 year pilot that explores an alternative to arrest, prosecution and jail for low level drug and prostitution offenses. If an offender meets certain criteria, he/she may be invited to participate in the program that offers social services such as drug rehabilitation, mental health services, housing, etc. So far it appears that it is a very good program; they are preparing to ask that permanent funds be appropriated. But first UW will do an independent analysis of the program to show with data whether it is helping the clients and the community. North Precinct crime statistics year-to-date show residential burglaries down 12%; rapes up 25% (from 12 to 15); robberies down 15%; car thefts up 51%. Car theft is currently a big problem, about 209 per month occurring. SPD is working on the problem. To read more about LEAD, and for other precinct news, read the minutes here. Here is a partial picture of Pinehurst property crime for the month. Click on the map to enlarge it. You can see ALL the types of crime at http://web5.seattle.gov/mnm/policereports.aspx. Select the North neighborhood and enter a date range.
Information booths and community drop-in sessions will be in communities near us. Want to learn more about the preferred alternative**? Come visit Sound Transit at an upcoming community drop-in session to talk to project staff, ask questions, see project maps and learn more: June 18, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. In addition, there will be a booth at Pinehurstfest on July 12, 2 – 5 pm. ** What is the preferred alternative?
Dear Community Friends, As you now know, I was recently hired as the Crime Prevention Coordinator for all of North Seattle. My predecessor, Terrie Johnston will now be covering both the East and West Precincts. Many of you have reached out to me welcoming me to my new job; I certainly do feel welcomed so THANK YOU!!! The 30th Annual Night Out Against Crime is approaching, taking place on TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th, 2014. The registration link for Night Out, 2014 is now active. Please go to: http://www.seattle.gov/police/nightout/default.htm Night Out is a national Crime Prevention event. It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Seattle has had a long history of supporting Night Out. The program has been growing every year, with over 1,400 neighborhoods participating in 2013. It’s fun, free and offers a great opportunity to reconnect with your neighbors, share information with one another all while learning more about crime prevention. You do not need to be in an active Block Watch to hold a Night Out event. However, if you would like to form a block watch, please indicate that on your registration (we have a check box for that). Within the Night Out registration form, blocks are given the opportunity to close down the street. Please remember, in order to legally close the street a permit must be completed. We look forward to seeing you at Night Out, 2014. Here is a youth opportunity at Pinehurst Playfield this summer. It is an 8-day Summer Youth Theatre Camp offered through Seattle Parks and Recreations.Kids 8 to 11 who love theater, creative arts, and are looking to develop social skills and make friends are encouraged to participate – all experience levels are welcome. See flyer below for how to sign up. Pinehurst Playfield is at NE 120th and 14th Ave NE.
In Seattle, from 2010 to 2013, people aged 50 or older accounted for 70 percent of pedestrian fatalities (16 out of 23 fatalities). One fifth of people 65 and over, which often leaves walking as the main way of getting around. Most pedestrian collisions occur in marked crosswalks, so it’s important that seniors pay attention when crossing any street. Safety tips for seniors:
Thanks to Dylan Tyne for sending in this information on behalf of SDOT. With summer just around the corner, more people will be out enjoying themselves. SDOT wants older people to be alert and aware of important safety practices when walking. And it want drivers to do their part by stopping for pedestrians and giving them plenty of time and space to cross the street.
The Seattle Police Department receives hundreds of noise complaints a year. Seattle is a large city with many diverse neighborhoods, both residential and commercial, so a certain level of tolerance is expected. Only when the noise meets the threshold outlined in the law can police intervene. If you are experiencing noise problems alone, your call may be prioritized on the low end of the dispatch scale, and this can be frustrating. It might be more productive if you first try contacting the people responsible for the noise. Often times, they are not aware of the discomfort they are causing. If you feel uneasy about direct contact, or the person has been uncooperative or is “under the influence,” you can call 911 for assistance. Here are laws on noise, written in Seattle Municipal Code: Residential Disturbance: Seattle Municipal Code 25.08.505: It is unlawful for any person to knowingly allow real property under one’s possession or control to be used for a residential disturbance, as defined in Seattle Municipal Code Section 25.08.225 “Residential disturbance” means a gathering of more than one (1) person at a residential property located in a single family or multifamily zone, as defined SMC Section 23.84.048 between the hours of 10:00 P.M., (11:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday nights) and 7:00 A.M., at which noise associated with the gathering is frequent, repetitive or continuous and is audible to a person of normal hearing at a distance of 75 feet or more from the property. Unreasonable Noise: Seattle Municipal Code 25.08.500: It is unlawful to knowingly cause, make or allow unreasonable noise to emanate from property under ones control, which disturbs another, and to refuse or intentionally fail to cease the unreasonable noise when ordered to do so by a police officer. “Unreasonable noise” includes loud, raucous, frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds made by: animals; horns or sirens other than emergency equipment, motor vehicles being repaired, tested, etc: musical instruments or sound amplifiers; human voices, amplified, between the hours of 10:00 P.M. & 7:00 A.M. Vehicle Noise: Seattle Municipal Code 25.08.515: Sound from motor vehicle sound system clearly heard at a distance of 75 feet from where it is originating. 75 feet is comparable to the length of a standard swimming pool. Noise in Parks and Public Places: It is unlawful for a person to allow sound to be generated from portable audio equipment such as a “boom box” or from an automobile sound system if it can clearly be heard at a distance of 75 feet from the source of the sound, while in a park, residential or commercial zone, or within close proximity to a school or bus. Construction Noise: Construction times allowed by the city of Seattle’s noise ordinance are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Send complaints by email to DPD at: http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/aboutus/whoweare/noiseenforcement/default.htm |
 
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