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How best do we honor Steve Shulman? Some of us who knew and loved Steve have been talking about and thinking about how best to honor him for months. Steve was our neighborhood’s grocer, as owner for many years of the Leschi Market. He was a friend of Leschi Park, a generous friend and activist for the community, and a friend to the people who shopped and worked in his store. He was a true presence and made an extraordinary contribution to the safety and well-being of our community. Steve succumbed to Covid disease in March 2020, very early in the pandemic. He brought a sharp awakening in our community about the dangers of the disease. In the coming months, we may have meetings with Seattle Park Department representatives to plan a memorial to honor him, and his principles of enhancing the community in ways that bring people together and provide respect and enjoyment of where we live and who we are. The Community Council invites your participation in this process. Steve’s family is developing an idea for a picnic shelter in Leschi Park. There will be an organized process for the community to engage in the outreach and planning. Friends of Steve and Leschi Park enthusiasts are especially urged to participate. If you wish to join in the planning or just to keep informed as the process goes forward, please send a note of your interest to our Leschi Community Council’s central email address: leschinews@comcast.net, or text to 206-954-4458. ~John Barber Chair of the Parks and Greenspace Committee, LCC

Meet our candidates by Zooming in at 7pm to our June 2nd meeting! If any of you have not yet come forward, this is your chance! Just attend the meeting and we will announce candidates for each office. Throw your hat in the ring! Each candidate will talk about themselves and why they would like to be President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer and what they would like to see for the future of the community. We will take a hand vote as we need to meet by Zoom; restrictions still in place until June 30. The results of the vote will also be posted on Facebook for the public and on the kiosk by BluWater Bistro. Leschi Community Council Meeting on zoom Jun 2, 2021, 6:45pm, Pacific Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84543219436?pwd=VDVLTjB4NG40clNaaUpRVlNMeEppdz09 Meeting ID: 845 4321 9436 Passcode: 006090 One tap mobile +12532158782,,84543219436#,,,,*006090# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,84543219436#,,,,*006090# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdTXOnVvic

Congratulations! I’m proud of you. It never occurred to me that you would not graduate. I decided to write you a letter, a letter I wish someone had written me all those years ago when I graduated from high school. Life is full of good! Get all you can as often and for as long as you can. You can do this without being irrationally selfish; I agree with Dr. Wayne Dyer and his call for being rationally selfish. Savor. Share. Thank often. And, yes, there is the unpleasant, sad, bad in life. But, based on my experience, all the unpleasant, sad, and bad cannot be avoided. Just be governed by a promise found in religions practiced by millions around the world: treat individuals as you wish to be treated. Morals matter. Nobody is perfect, but all of us can work toward perfection. What we do today may indeed matter fifty years from now, possibly much earlier, much longer. There are many people who will agree with me. So much of what we do cannot be undone; apologies won’t erase everything despite our sincerity. One thoughtless action ought not define us, but sometimes it does. You’ll find that a lot of the cliches are true. I want you to know that they are true for a reason; repeatedly, all over the world, people have seen and do see proof. What is not a cliché and should be is this: think critically. Some proverbs must be, and ought to be qualified. For instance, when we know better, we do better. Not necessarily. For when we know better, we OUGHT to do better. The physical aspect of life may be the best place to begin simply because it may be the easiest to practice. Eat well. Exercise. Take care of your health. It is easier to stay healthy than it is to work your way back to good health. Select an exercise, sport; do it regularly. You do not have to be good at it, but like it. Do it regularly to get the greatest benefits, one of which is feeling good. Feeling good can lead to perfecting the mental aspect of your life. Academic, yes. You have had a taste of education: maybe kindergarten, definitely elementary, middle and high school. Never underestimate your ability. Delve into your interests. A certificated program? A four-year degree? I am partial to the community colleges—you get a chance to explore without losing ground. Many persons don’t know what they want to do, where they want to go, what they want to be when they finish high school. Being scattered here can spill into the emotional aspect of life, another part of the mental side of life. Understand who you are, what’s important. Give yourself time to get a life partner if you choose. A partner should enhance your life. You’re still growing! Know who you are, what you want before you select someone. Avoid trying to be what he/she wants you to be. Most of us want to please, but sometimes pleasing costs too much. Changing for someone else rarely sticks; change for yourself—if you choose. Take time. Read, travel. Connect. Keep a journal! List statements your mom, dad, grandparents, teachers, persons whose comments you value said often. The comments may have different meanings as you mature. Chances are you’ll discard some of what you learned, make discoveries of what you never imagined, and reaffirm some of what you long believed. Not forgotten nor ignored is the financial aspect of life. Remember: money is not the root of evil; love of money is the root of evil. Always take care of yourself. Too many persons, women especially, have tolerated horrible abuse so that they can regularly receive the basics or continue to live in the fashion to which they have become accustomed or want to live. Save a minimum of 10% of your income EVERY MONTH. Devote time to becoming financially literate—the sooner, the better. Saving is good discipline, but do not save so much that you yourself live in poverty. You deserve the best, especially after working for it. Consider being an entrepreneur. Finally, never forget the spiritual aspect of life. Spiritual development is essential if you are to be a healthy individual. For me, the spiritual permeates everything despite my not always seeing it, especially not seeing it immediately. As a result, I always attempt to make connections. Connecting makes it easier for me to negotiate the twists and turns in life. Try to put yourself in the minds of others if only for a little while. Our views, where we stand can make such a difference in perception. I think all of us have a perch from which we see the world. But I know we do not have the same perch: low, high, in-between, large, medium, small. However, our perches are always miniscule. We must work to get better views and then do our best to help others do the same. I have done some of what I want to do in this piece. I hope it helps. I hope you have a long, fruitful, enjoyable life. ~Georgia S. McDade Georgia S. McDade, a charter member of the African American Writers’ Alliance, began reading her stories in public in 1991 and credits the group with making her write poetry. Georgia writes for South Seattle Emerald and Leschinews. She does interviews for KVRU (105.7) and KBCS (107.3). Outside the Cave is the name of four volumes of poetry; Observation and Revelations: Stories, Sketches, and Essays is the name of her volume of prose.

The pandemic has us getting vaccinated and wearing masks to boost our personal sense of security, but there are still pesky irritants trying to threaten our home security. We have invited Joseph Elenbaas, our Community Crime Coordinator, back for a refresher course on home security. He has good tips and even offers a personal assessment of your home. (Please note that this is one week later than our usual monthly meeting) Sep 8, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86329321030?pwd=a3ZXNmRWTTczVFB5NktEUk9jQWlNUT09 Meeting ID: 863 2932 1030 Passcode: 847560 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86329321030#,,,,*847560# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,86329321030#,,,,*847560# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k9qvUC8Mz

Join the Leschi Community Council for a candidate forum featuring mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell 7–7:30pm. (Lorena Gonzalez has a conflict and is unable to join us.) Council Position 8 candidates Teresa Mosqueda and Kenneth Wilson 7:30–8pm Council Position 9 candidates Nikkita Oliver and Sara Nelson 8–8:30pm City Attorney candidate Nicole Thomas- Kennedy 8:30–9pm. (Her opponent did not respond.) Join Zoom Meeting: Oct 6, 2021 7pm Pacific Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87981024531 Meeting ID: 879 8102 4531 One tap mobile +12532158782,,87981024531# US (Tacoma) +16699009128,,87981024531# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZ5GLrxtP

You’re just starting to fix dinner for your family and removing the ingredients from the refrigerator and ZAP! The power goes out! Not again! Why is it always Leschi? Let’s find out! The Leschi Community Council has invited a speaker from Seattle City Light to explain it all to us! Join us December 1 at 7pm by Zoom for an “enlightening” program! ZOOM to our December 1st Meeting at 7pm Pacific Time (US and Canada) : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 83283699619?pwd=Unp6U0ZadFNGMTZzMnVoTjlMMlJudz09 Meeting ID: 832 8369 9619 Passcode: 183992 One tap mobile +12532158782,,83283699619#,,,,*183992# US (Tacoma) +16699009128,,83283699619#,,,,*183992# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbqupzOLw

Please join us at our June meeting! We are honoring residents who have made a difference! We have suspended this event for the two years of pandemic shutdown and it feels good to reinstate this recognition event. There are so many doing so much! June 1, 2022 at 7pm Pacific Time (US and Canada) Please join us online at Zoom. If you are joining manually: Go to https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 831 3380 3021 Passcode: 487365 If you can only join us by phone dial +1 (253) 215 8782 and enter the meeting ID and passcode above at the prompt.

The Leschi Community Council will hold a Meet and Greet at the Grace Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 7 at 7pm. We meet on the lower level in the hall and enjoy some goodies and music. We will want to know your wishes for 2023 programs as we begin to plan the new year. Photo credit: Annie Spratt Grace Methodist Church, 722 30th Ave S.: Go south past the Senior Center and look for a short street on the left; turn left there and park in the church lot. Walk leads to the entrance of the church which faces 30th Ave S.

TO BE RESCHEDULED (originally March 1st, 7pm) Grace Methodist Church (downstairs meeting room) 722 30th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 We are sorry for any inconvenience, but we will be rescheduling Lawrence Pitre's exhibit. Please watch the Leschi News for more details or sign up at the bottom of the page to join our email list. This is going to be a wonderful event that you won't want to miss. A unique opportunity awaits you where you will be guided through an art exhibit by the artist himself rather than a docent. Local artist Lawrence Pitre will show more than 30 original paintings in his We Are One series. Lawrence, who studied under Jacob Lawrence, tells about his entrance into the art world on page 4 of the March issue of Leschi News.

We will be joined by Greg Spotts, the Director of the Dept of Transportation. We’ll discuss topics relevant to Leschi, including speeding on Lakeside Ave and Lake Washington Blvd, the plan for lane closures on Lake WA Blvd, and how the Leschi community can effectively partner with SDOT moving forward. Meeting agenda: Review agenda (2 min) SDOT Intro (10 min) Leschi concerns (40 min): Speeding, stop sign adherence, Lake WA closure plan, business district lighting, traffic circle maintenance. Will then open to floor for questions. SDOT/Leschi partnership & next steps (10 min) Leschi community updates & any new topics (10 min) Thank you to the folks who submitted questions and concerns to inform this meeting agenda. Please email leschicouncil@gmail.com if you have any meeting questions. Wednesday, May 3rd, 7pm Grace United Methodist Church 722 30th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 We will meet in the large meeting room downstairs.

Greetings from the Leschi ArtWalk committee! We are busy planning our 10th ArtWalk for SEPTEMBER 9th, 2023, from 11am-4pm. Check back to this post for updates. What we need now are vendors with their arts and crafts. You are the ones that make the ArtWalk a success! Here's the application. Only $30 for a booth! Contact us at leschinews@comcast.net if you have any questions. Community members should mark their calendars for this fun, local event. We'll have music, food, unique vendors, activities for kids and more! We will need volunteers for the day of the event. We have many easy ways to volunteer. Contact us at leschinews@comcast.net to get more details about how to get involved.

Leschi is blessed with incredible outdoor opportunities. Please join us on September 6 where Seattle Parks Department representatives will discuss the current maintenance plans for Leschi Park, our natural areas, and other Parks maintained properties. The discussion will include updates on ongoing projects, maintenance levels and future planning. We are preparing the agenda and some initial topics are as follows: How to ensure adequate maintenance for our neighborhood parks and boulevards. This is a big topic, including how invasive plants are addressed, native vegetation, tree replacement, and general landscaping maintenance. The current status of the redevelopment of the Yesler Pier, adjacent to the BluWater Bistro. To view the drawings for the access pier, follow the link: https://web.seattle.gov/dpd/edms/GetDocument.aspx?id= 5654680 We will allow time for questions from the community. We encourage you to email them ahead of time to John Barber: barber-osa@comcast.net The September monthly meeting of the Leschi Community Council will take place at 7pm, Wednesday, September 6, Grace Methodist Church, 722 30th Avenue South lower level hall. ~John Barber