By Johnson, on January 9th, 2013
 A lot of folks seem to check our website and read our posts, which we’re very thankful for by the way. In fact, there was 156,970 page views by over 15,000 unique visitors in 2012. That’s crazy for us to even think about ! What are all of those eyes checking out, you might ask? Well, here are the top 10 stories of 2012, for you to relive. You may notice a trend or two in what interests folks, by the way.
- Introducing Jasper, the Name of Wedgwood’s Newest Apartment Building
- New School Proposed at Thornton Creek Site. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD END APPROACHING
- Wedgwood Apartments (aka. Jasper): February Update
- New Key Bank Robbed on September 7th
- Pumpkins For Sale at the Hunter Farm This Year!
- A Tour of the New Jasper
- Residents Turn Out to Discuss the New, Proposed School on Thornton Creek Elementary School’s Playfields
- Wedgwood Community Council Proposes New Trail Through Inverness Ravine
- Ribbon Cutting Celebration Planned for the 39th Ave NE Greenway
- It’s a Desert at Desert Tan
By Johnson, on January 4th, 2013
 The Wedgwood Block Watch has been a volunteer-run group of neighbors helping neighbors to coordinate and share important information on how to stay safe and vigilant of crime, suspicious activity, and in the event of an emergency. In 2011, the WCC updated our website to better serve the neighborhood. Last year, we transitioned from a paper-only Wedgwood Echo newsletter for WCC members to an list of periodic online listserves/newsletters that anyone can sign up for. At the beginning of 2012, you told us that public safety was your #1 priority. So, we’ve finally made updates to the Wedgwood Block Watch page and migrated our old email list to a Wedgwood Block Watch Google Group. Every Wedgwoodian far and wide is welcome to join the Wedgwood Block Watch Google Group if they’d like to receive periodic emails on how to keep our neighborhood safe.
Note: A HUGE “Thank You!” is in order for Ellen Blackstone, our fearless volunteer leader who has been extraordinary throughout the years as Block Watch Coordinator. She’s been vital in updating the website and creating the Google Group. Many, many, many thanks Ellen!
By dock, on May 3rd, 2012
 The Wedgwood Echo has gone green! Click here to read about it and to sign up for the electronic version of the newsletter.
By Johnson, on March 23rd, 2012
In an effort to go green, the WCC has decided to begin phasing out the print version of the Wedgwood Echo newsletter over the next several months. This decision was not taken lightly for the WCC trustees to reach as the Echo has been in print form for over 20 years. However, we believe that this is the best decision for the WCC and the community as this website, the Facebook page, Twitter feed, and email listserves appear to be effectively reaching and informing the community. Meanwhile, the costs to WCC to print and mail in its current format diminishes the WCC’s ability to address the community’s priorities.
In its current format, the WCC is a 12-or-so page printed newsletter that’s mailed every 2 months to WCC members only with extras placed at local coffee shops. Past Echos are then posted on this website on the online Archive. The Echo requires a significant amount of resources in both time and money to complete and yet only reaches a limited number of Wedgwoodians. Not only does is this phase out a greener solution, but we believe we can be more effective at communicating with the neighborhood. So, in May 2012 we will mail out our final full Echo. After this, we will transition the Echo into an online newsletter that anyone can sign up for. In fact, you can sign up for it below or on our Listserves page and get the Echo in your sent directly to your Inbox.
We want to hear what you think on the phasing out of the Echo? Fill out the poll below and feel free to expand on your thoughts in the comment section below.
What Do You Think About Phasing Out the Echo (Print Copy)?
- Well its about time! (50%, 19 Votes)
- I guess so. (32%, 12 Votes)
- I'd hate to see it go. (16%, 6 Votes)
- Worst idea ever! (3%, 1 Votes)
- Never read it and never will. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 38
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By Johnson, on January 6th, 2012
 The Casey McNerthney wrote today on the Seattle PI about the history of the “Green House’s,” which appears to be on its way to being redeveloped into 6 separate buildings (4 residential, 2 live/work). Casey’s article summarizes the research that Wedgwood’s super-historical-guru, Valarie Bunn, completed on the house with the help of the historical genius of Jeannette Voiland and John LaMont of the Seattle Public Library and Greg Lange of the Washington State Archive. Its a fascinating article for anyone interested in the history of greater Wedgwood.
By Johnson, on January 3rd, 2012
 For several years, the WCC has maintained email listserves on general Wedgwood announcements, land use issues, and the Wedgwood-wide Block Watch. However, we had heard that the old service we had used periodically allowed email SPAM through and was difficult to Unsubscribe from. Therefore, the WCC has changed services in a hope to correct these issues and provide a more dynamic way of keeping our community informed. As part of this switch, we also developed a Privacy Policy so that you understand exactly what we will (and most importantly what we won’t) do with the information you share with us.
Currently, we have moved over the Wedgwood Announce and Land Use Email Listserves to this new service, although we’re working on moving over the others in time. To sign up for one of our new email listserves or just to read more about them, visit our Wedgwood Listserves page.
(photo used by permission from Wikimedia Commons)
By Johnson, on January 3rd, 2012
 It was 1 year ago today that we formally released this website and blog to the World Wide Wedgwood with a post on “Gardening with Bees.” Now after 242 posts we’re turning 1 year old.
Thank you for checking out our website, reading our blog, liking our Facebook page, following our Twitter feed, and subscribing to our email listserves.
(photos used by permission from Wikimedia commons)
By Johnson, on January 3rd, 2012
 Receiving the Wedgwood Echo newsletter in your mailbox every other month is the one tangible benefit of becoming a WCC member. In case the joy and overwhelming feeling of peace that comes over you from supporting your active neighborhood council isn’t enough, receiving the Wedgwood Echo has always been that extra incentive.* Typically, this newsletter is mailed out to all members while a few extra copies are scattered around Wedgwood’s businesses shortly after its publication. The back issues of the newsletter are then posted on our Online Archive. However, it turns out that printing and postage for these newsletters every other month is rather expensive.
We believe that there are still many people in Wedgwood that prefer or can only access the paper version of the Wedgwood Echo. Yet the WCC has been asking ourselves whether we should continue the paper copy given the costs; the resources it requires; and the other sources of Wedgwood-related news like our blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed, and email listserves. So, this month we’re posting the January 2012 edition of the Wedgwood Echo online and asking for your thoughts.
In November 2011, the Wedgwood community (or at least readers of our blog) updated us on their priorities. While we didn’t ask about whether or not receiving paper copies of the newsletter was a priority, it was clear that those who responded have several priorities and using membership dues effectively is very important. So, let us know if you have a strong preference in the Comment Section below.
*Emotional side effects differ amongst those who join the WCC.
By Johnson, on September 8th, 2011
This months edition of the Wedgwood Echo is currently making its way to mailboxes around the neighborhood. That is if you’re a member. The Echo newsletter is filled with all sorts of great articles on the latest happenings, upcoming events, and stories of our great neighbors and businesses. The WCC sends out the Echo 6 times a year as a thank you to our members. An online archive of previous Echo issues can be accessed on this very website. Take a peek! You’ll see what a great resource the newsletter is and all the great things the WCC is working on. You may even want to join the WCC ($20/year per family)!
By Johnson, on August 9th, 2011
There’s lots of ways to follow what’s going on in Wedgwood and stay connected.
Of course there’s our friends at the WedgwoodView or our very own Facebook page and Twitter feed. However, have you added our RSS feed to your favorite reader or home page? Well now it’s even easier to do.
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