Free Trees for Your Yard

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Posted: November 27, 2010

Despite the very cold weather the past few days, ideal tree planting time is nearly upon us! Seattle reLeaf is offering free trees for your yard! Details are below.

The Seattle reLeaf Trees for Neighborhoods program is pleased to offer you free trees to plant in your yard. Planting trees is a great way to lower your carbon footprint. An average city tree will absorb about a ton of harmful carbon dioxide over its lifetime. Urban trees also help keep our water clean, our air breathable, provide habitat for birds and other wildlife and make Seattle a vibrant place to live and work.

Tree supply is limited, so it is first come, first served. Applications will not be accepted after Dec 6. Program participants will receive up to 4 free trees per household, watering bags, a bag of GroCo compost, and training on proper tree planting and care.

Available species include:

Shore pine (Pinus contorta ‘Contorta’)

Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)

Red oak (Quercus rubra)

Western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Excelsa’)

Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

To receive a free tree, you must meet these guidelines:

Live in Seattle, and plant the tree on your property (renters must have their landlord’s permission)

Plant the trees in your yard, and not as street trees

Do NOT plant the trees under power lines (these are large trees that will eventually grow into the lines)

Commit to caring for the tree in the future, including watering for the first 3 summers

To get your trees, send in the application ASAP.

Questions can be directed to: 
Jana Dilley 
Seattle reLeaf


jana.dilley@seattle.gov


206-615-1668

Take the Transit Survey

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Posted: November 24, 2010

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is updating its Transit Master Plan.  The current plan, dating from 2005, is getting out date, as evidenced by its inclusion of the Monorail to Ballard that didn’t happen. 

Planners are seeking input from the public via an online survey.  Unless members of the public — both those who use transit and those who don’t — give their views, the planners will be operating in the dark.  You can complete the brief survey here.  Go ahead, shed some light!

Broadview Thomson Teacher Named a ‘Symetra Hero in the Classroom’

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Posted: November 20, 2010

BELLEVUE, Wash. — (Nov. 17, 2010) — Symetra Financial and the Seattle Seahawks honored Broadview Thomson K-8 teacher Carole Lynch as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” today during a special faculty meeting at the school, where she teaches fifth grade.

 “Mrs. Lynch is my child’s hero as well as my hero,” said Teresa Caraveo, a Broadview Thomson student’s parent. “This very special teacher gives her heart and soul to all of her students, dedicating time above and beyond regular school hours to help them understand and even love math. She arms them with the tools they need not only to learn and grow, but also to be responsible for themselves. She is a gift to all of us.” Caraveo and a former student nominated Lynch for her Symetra Hero in the Classroom award.

 Lynch is one of 24 K-12 teachers across the Puget Sound area that will be honored for educational excellence in the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program during the 2010 NFL season. Teachers are recognized in front of their students and peers at surprise in-school presentations. In addition, they receive tickets to a Seahawks home game and are acknowledged during on-field presentations at Qwest Field. Lynch will be recognized at the Dec. 5 game when the Seahawks take on the Carolina Panthers.

Teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or student’s parent. The winners are selected based on their ability to balance the core curriculum with students’ individual needs; build trust among students, parents and the community; and invest in their students’ long-term success.

 In addition to honoring exceptional teachers on and off the field, each of the schools represented by a 2010 teacher Hero will be eligible for an MVP Award, which provides funding to enhance learning in Seattle-area schools. Three $10,000 grants will be awarded at the end of the 2010 football season.

 More information about Symetra Heroes in the Classroom is available at www.symetra.com/heroes. 

About Symetra

Symetra Financial Corporation (NYSE: SYA) is a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Wash. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent agents and advisors. For more information, visit www.symetra.com.

Broadview SDOT Project Links

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Posted: November 19, 2010

It was great to hear from Peter Hahn, Director of Seattle Department of Transportion at our Broadview Community Council on Tuesday November 16.  Below are links to the projects that were discussed  as well as links to some of SDOT programs.

Linden Avenue North Complete Streets Project

http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/linden.htm

 Aurora Traffic Safety Project

http://www.seattle.gov/aurora

 North 143rd Street Safety Improvement Project

http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/btg_nsf_large_143.htm

 Neighborhood Traffic Operations (Traffic Calming – speed bumps, traffic circles, radar speed signs, chicanes, etc).  Also attached to this email message is a PDF detailing the painted intersection process that was briefly discussed at the meeting.

http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/neighborhoodtraffic.htm

 Crosswalk Requests and Evaluation Criteria

http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/MarkedCrosswalks.htm

 Sidewalk Development Program

http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/btg_newsidewalks.htm

 Community grants available for transportation improvement projects including sidewalks

Neighborhood Projects Fund (projects up to $90k)

http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/btgnsfcrf/

 Large Neighborhood Street Fund (generally funds projects up to $500k)

http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/btg_nsf.htm

  If you have any questions about the these projects or programs email  Jim Curtin at  jim.curtin@seattle.gov.  Also keep in mind that Jim Curtin at SDOT is to connect residents and communities with the services offered by SDOT.  He can assist in the development of proposals for pedestrian safety, traffic calming and other transportation-related improvements and help write proposals for community grants.

Seattle Police North Precinct Holiday Sock Drive

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Posted: November 16, 2010

Holiday Sock Drive donation

Dale Johnson Broadview Community Council President donates 100 pairs of socks to Community Police Team Officer David Gordon

Community Police Team Officers are once again sponsoring a Sock, Hat and Glove Drive to benefit Solid Ground family shelters. Last year over 2000 pairs of socks were donated and the goal this year has been raised to 6000 pairs! Over 200 pairs of socks were donated from the Broadview Community Council and Luther Memorial Church Teen group on November 16th. New socks, warm hats and gloves can be donated until December 1st at the North Precinct:

10049 College Way N.

Seattle WA 98133

206 684 0850

You can also contact Sgt. Diane Newsom at 684 0794 to donate socks, hats and gloves.  The final sock tally will be held during the December 1st North Precinct Advisory Council meeting 7 PM at North Seattle Community College.

9600 College Way North
Seattle, Washington 98103
(206) 527-3600

The guest speaker will be Gregory M. Dean, Chief Seattle Fire Dept. refreshments will be served and the event is open to the public and held near the cafeteria on campus.

We hope to see you there with a few pairs of socks and or warm hats and gloves.

Greenwood Food Bank seeking Thanksgiving Donations

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Posted: November 14, 2010

The Greenwood Food Bank located at 94th and Greenwood is hoping for some holiday food donations so families can have a Thanksgiving meal. The wish list is:

Canned Ham/gift card for a turkey
Canned Fruit (mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, cranberries)
Jello
Sugar
Flour
Canned Pumpkin for Pie
Pie Filling
Stuffing
Vegetable Oil
Canned Vegetables (Corn, Green Beans, Black Olives)
Beverages

They annnounced tonight that they are 70 crates behind in food available than they should be for this time of year, with 1000 more people coming for donations last month. The regular attendance is 3000. They had 4000. Please pick up something extra and bring it by. Let’s fill those shelves for our neighbors. You can bring food or cash donations to the Broadview Community Council meeting Tuesday November 16th or donate directly to the Food Bank.

Volunteers of America Greenwood Food Bank
9041 Greenwood Avenue N, Seattle 98103
206-782-6731
Donations are accepted T, W, TH and Friday from 9am to 4pm
(every 2nd Friday of the month, donations are accepted until 8pm)

Winter Weather Are We Ready?

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Updated: November 12, 2010

Snow Routes in Broadview 2010

Greenwood and Aurora marked in yellow will be cleared of snow

In Broadview elevations approach 500’ (50’ higher then Queen Anne) and winter can bring heavy rains, snow and ice. The City of Seattle has released their plan for winter weather and pledges to keep major roadways clear in the event of snow and ice.

From the SDOT website:

We commit to using all the tools at our disposal to make sure that the people of Seattle as well as our interagency partners are fully informed and involved in our snow response. SDOT and Metro have worked together to ensure that bus routes will be clear. People will be able to get around the city by bus, making it easier to leave their cars at home. Drivers have some special responsibilities. If driving is unavoidable, drivers are responsible for outfitting their cars for winter weather, including chains or traction tires. We will plow to the right to support buses and the melting of snow and ice. Cars on snow routes may be plowed in.  Property owners, both in residential and business areas, are responsible for shoveling their sidewalks and steps.

http://www.seattle.gov/Transportation/winterweather.htm

If you are traveling via public transportation know before you go by checking the transit alert web site:

Metro Transit Alerts Snow Ice and Floods Map

Winter Weather Brochures are available at the library and SDOT’s emergency dispatch number is 206 386 1218

Turkey Day

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Posted: November 10, 2010

It’s that time of year again….Turkey Day.  My family is a large one so eight years can pass without having to cook a turkey.  In previous years I’ve had smoked dry turkey, organic free range turkey, Whole Foods precooked turkey, Martha Stewart turkey 101….on and on. The list is a long one.  

Now, this year it’s my turn to ‘do the bird.’ What to do?  I must confess that I’m a perfectionist and I still haven’t located the perfect turkey recipe.  I went through all my cook books but nothing appeals to me.  Out of desperation I called a friend who lives in Ca.  Nellie is one of the best cooks I know and usually has 40+ people over every Thanksgiving.  In human terms that’s two turkeys plus a ham and she also prepares most of the side dishes. After a friendly chat she emailed me this recipe.  

So for all you out there stuck with turkey duty here’s her favorite recipe.* Turkey Recipe   The only thing I will add is sage leaves under the skin to make this recipe my own. Thank you Nellie

If you have a family turkey recipe that is moist and flavorful send it by Nov 19th, I’ll post it with your name.

 After I stuff myself with turkey, mashed potatoes and various pies on Thanksgiving I’ll go for a much needed walk in Broadview with the thought of “Thank god I don’t have to make turkey for another eight years.”

email me at: sgeorge@broadviewseattle.org

* Janet fietcher Bon Appetit Nov. 1999

City Council May Restore Neighborhood Coordinators

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Updated: November 5, 2010

At the City Council Budget Committee meeting on November 4th an amendment to the proposed budget was discussed.  It proposes to restore 5 neighborhood district coordinator positions, at 80% of full time.  Some of the funding would come from having all 12 of the coordinators at 80% of full time.  Another amendment would reduce the funding for administrative costs at the Department of Neighborhoods.  One of  the 5 positions proposed to be  restored would be our neighborhood coordinator at the Greenwood Service Center, Beth Pflug.

Here is a link to the amendment restoring 5 positions.  Here is the amendment reducing administrative costs.  The discussion at the Budget Committee meeting is in this video, from about minute 14 to minute 23.

Final decisions on amendments to the proposed budget will be made at Budget Committee meetings next week.   Nothing is final until those decisions are made, but typically once amendments have been discussed at the Budget Committee discussion of options meetings they pass in the final round of decisons.

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