Monthly Archives: December 2012

Friday Trash Days And Tree Composting Next Two Weeks

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Ryan

You’ve probably already noticed no trash or recycling pickup occurred today, that’s because we’re on a Friday schedule in Victory Heights this week and next due to the holidays. Also, the city reminds us, “residents who subscribe to curbside food … Continue reading →

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Caroling Party on Sunday

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Ryan

Monica on 17th Avenue NE is organizing a Victory Heights caroling party this Sunday the 23rd beginning at 4PM. She says, “Let’s meet at my house – 10512 17th AVE NE – come in through the back gate located on … Continue reading →

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Holiday Lights Illuminate Victory Heights

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Ryan

Something that makes the long, cold nights of winter just a bit more pleasant are the many light displays that can be seen at this time of year.  While Victory Heights can’t compete with Ravenna’s famous Candy Cane Lane, many … Continue reading →

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Year's First Snow In Victory Heights

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Ryan

The year’s first snowfall in Victory Heights occurred last night with a light dusting.  As of 8 AM on Wednesday with temperatures in the mid-30s and steady rain, the roads were wet and slightly slushy but easily navigable. The snow … Continue reading →

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What Does A Community Council Mean For Victory Heights?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Ryan

On one of the local e-mail lists, there has been some discussion about what the revived Victory Heights Community Council will and will not do.  Inadvertently I poured fuel on the fire when I jokingly suggested that if I were … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Co-operative Preschool Enters 4th Decade

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Ryan

The former Community Club/voting site building in Victory Heights Park has been used as one of North Seattle Community College’s Co-operative Preschools for at least 40 years now. (Nobody is quite sure exactly when it started however, no documentation exists … Continue reading →

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Northgate Sound Transit Presentation Thursday

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Ryan

As part of the regular Pinehurst Community Council meeting on Thursday, a representative of Sound Transit will be giving a presentation on its Link Light Rail extension to Northgate and beyond. The meeting will also include a talk about online … Continue reading →

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Tree Blocks NE 102nd Street

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Ryan

A large tree in front of 2008 NE 102nd fell down Monday morning as a result of heavy rains this morning and blocked the street, just west of 21st Avenue NE. The rain also caused water in Victory Heights Park … Continue reading →

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Dec. & Jan. North District Council Meetings Pushed Back One Week

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Ryan

The North District Council, which normally meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month, has changed the dates for its December 2012 and January 2013 meetings. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, December 12th at 7 PM at the … Continue reading →

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Obama Overwhelmingly Wins Victory Heights

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Ryan

I’m sure to the surprise of no one in Victory Heights, President Obama won a huge majority of votes in last month’s election in the neighborhood’s two main precincts. According to results on the King County Database, in precinct 2309 … Continue reading →

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