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Council fights again, this time over I-1125 BY NAT LEVY nlevy@bellevuereporter.com
The Bellevue City Council did not take a position on Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1125 after a deadlocked vote Monday night. The non-decision came after the council listened to a showdown over the issues between Eyman and 48th District Rep. Ross Hunter (D-Medina), the chair of the state Ways and Means committee. After more than an hour of discussion and testimony, three councilmembers - Conrad Lee, Don Davidson and Kevin Wallace indicated that they
didn’t want to vote on the measure and that they would rather leave it to the people. Three other members (John Chelminiak, Claudia Balducci and Grant Degginger), agitated by the debate, halted the discussion when they voted against a procedural motion to continue the meeting. They also criticized their fellow councilmembers for not taking a stand on the initiative they said will destroy many of the transportation projects the city has worked hard to put together over the last decade. “This is not an out-there position to take,” Balducci said. “That fact that we’re
struggling to take a position shows how far this council has drifted from being a transportation leader.” Jennifer Robertson, who had to leave the meeting early, said she would rather see the council working on solving Bellevue problems, not arguing about a procedural vote. But, she also noted she had concerns about the effect of the initiative on the regional transportation system. Eyman’s initiative would restrict tolling measures set to be employed on the SR-520 bridge in December, and could potentially prevent light-rail from crossing the I-90 bridge.
Romney visits Microsoft, talks trade, innovation
The initiative has become a high profile issue on the Eastside with powerful interests bankrolling the debate. Bellevue developer Kemper Freeman has been the primary donor to Eyman’s initiative at approximately $1 million. Donors to anti-I-1125 campaigns include Microsoft, the Seattle Mariners and Puget Sound Energy. Eyman said his measure was important to protecting the integrity of toll funds from politicians who, he said, would like to use the money to pay for other projects, or [ more COUNCIL page 13 ]
CAT-astrophy Poor economy, human irresponsibility breed big problem – abandoned cats
BY NAT LEVY nlevy@bellevuereporter
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The United States must push for the most productive work force in the world and pursue more free trade to remain a top economic power, Republican presidential hopeful and Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney told a crowd of Microsoft employees Oct. 13. In his speech to 200 employee donors to the company’s political action committee, Romney promised to crack down on international trade “cheaters” like China. “As long as trade rules and regulations are fair, America can compete and win anywhere in the world,” he said. Romney’s speech was part of a tour through the Puget Sound area, where he attended a fundraiser at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Seattle. Romney began his 20-minute speech with a story about his failed attempt to recruit a young man named Steve Ballmer to his management consulting firm, only to have Ballmer turn him down to begin his Microsoft venture. Romney represented a tough stance
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, right, shakes hands with Carl Albrecht as he greets the crowd after a trade address at Microsoft in Redmond Oct. 13. CHAD COLEMAN, Bellevue Reporter
on China, saying he would label the nation a “currency manipulator” for intentionally devaluing its money to push their prices down and hurt international competition. Romney said the government has the tools to crackdown on this sort of problem, but has hesitated in doing so. “We don’t need new legislation; we need a new president,” he said. Romney saluted the hard work of Microsoft employees and other private enterprises. He lauded the productivity of the American workforce.
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Without the greatest population and landmass, the United States has to depend on productivity and innovation to remain at the forefront of the world economy. He said their efforts will propel the United States forward into the “century of America.” “With you work, and my work, together we can keep America as it was destined to be, the hope of the earth,” he said.
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Connie Welker, a cat lover all her life, joined a local cat adoption organization four years ago. But Welker doesn’t especially want the public to know which one right now. And when you hear what she deals with every day, you’ll know why. Welker has a big problem, but cats aren’t it. People are her migraine. Stark human irresponsibility is cramming shelters, rescue organizations, humane societies past the bursting point with felines, creating a terrible situation in King County and across the nation. “It was bad to start with because I didn’t realize there were that many animals, especially cats,” Welker said. “But in the last year-and-a-half, it has been devastating. There are so many stray animals out there, particularly cats, that I wouldn’t even begin to know where to start to name a number. How bad is it? The Humane Society in Bellevue, which adopted out 250 cats in September, has a 6-to-12 month waiting list. MEOW, a large rescue organization in Kirkland, has a 150-cat waiting list. Homeward Bound doesn’t even bother to make a waiting list anymore. The economy has much to do with the problem.Too many people who are losing their homes put off finding a place for their pets until the moving trucks are literally [ more CATS page 13 ]
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Bellevue council wants more time for rail negotiations BY NAT LEVY nlevy@bellevuereporter.com
Echoing past statements, the Bellevue council will ask Sound Transit for more time to work out details of light-rail tunnel funding and design tweaks. The council has been staring down the barrel of an Oct. 27 deadline to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with Sound Transit to outline how Bellevue will come up with its investment of up to $160 million for a downtown tunnel,
and where and how the rail line would cross over 112th Avenue from the east to west sides. Several councilmembers have indicated for weeks that the Oct. 27 deadline is an unrealistic one. The council did not address the letter extensively in public session Monday. Mayor Don Davidson described the time line as “awful short.” The announcement came quickly after an hour-anda-half executive session. The council voted unanimously
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for staff to draft a letter to ask Sound Transit to push back the deadline, which was set by the transit organization. Councilmember Jennifer Robertson said drafts of the agreement need to be available for public and council review before the body can sign off on such a large commitment. “It’s the biggest expenditure in the city’s history, so we need to make sure we have an agreement that the council understands and the public understands, she said.” Councilmembers were unsure how long of a delay would be requested. Sound Transit spokesman Geoff Patrick said any extension would have to be agreed on by the board, which has expressed interest in finding a solution as quickly as possible. Sound Transit board Vice Chair and Issaquah Councilmember Fred Butler said the board wants to take some form of action at the Oct. 27 meeting. Butler, who is one of three Sound Transit board members negotiating directly with Bellevue councilmembers, said the negotiations are coming together well, and he hopes they can come to an agreement in the next week and a half. “I believe we have a pretty clear understanding of the framework, and the specifics, but a lot of time the last little bits can be the most difficult,” he said. The decision to ask for more time comes as new details about potential design changes emerge. According to Sound Transit figures, new options for crossing 112th to the westside of the road could provide significant changes to cost, property acquisitions and noise disturbances. An option for an elevated track across 112th into a trench under Northeast Fourth Street would cost approximately $15 to $20 million more than the current plan and require the taking of more property, but it would eliminate all street crossings. The second new option would decrease the cost of the project by $25 to $30 million, but it features a street-level crossing and the highest number of noise impacts, with 30 percent more than the original option and the flyover.
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Bellevue names new utility director Nav Otal has been appointed director of the Utilities Department, effective immediately. Otal has served as interim director since the retirement of Denny Vidmar earlier this year. “We’re fortunate to have someone with Nav’s talent and skill set ready to step into the position,� said City Manager Steve Sarkozy. “Her appointment provides a smooth transition for one of the city’s most public-facing departments.� With 189 employees at City Hall and the Bellevue Service Center, utility responsibilities include drinking water, recycling and garbage, wastewater, environmental stewardship, and more. Otal brings a wealth of experience to her new job, having worked in three depart-
ments during her 18 years at the city. Her positions have included management intern in the City Manager’s Office, senior budget and rates analyst in the Utilities Depart-
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Overlake Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a group of Board Certified physicians who provide care for women of all ages for pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care as well as gynecological care. We promote preventative care and encourage women to be well informed as they make decisions about their care and treatment options.
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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, who perform annual examinations, provide family planning, and evaluate gynecological problems. Infertility evaluations and treatment are offered by two of our ARNPs.
“Komen’s funding enables us to move the discovery process forward and demonstrate and validate findings much more quickly. This research is expensive and rigorous, but the result would be a tremendous breakthrough and would bring us closer to 100 percent accuracy in detecting breast cancer through a
Expanding services to provide delivery options at two sites: Overlake Hospital Medical Center and Swedish Hospital Issaquah. This is an exciting opportunity for us to provide comprehensive care to the growing population of families on the Eastside while continuing to offer care at Overlake Hospital Medical Center.
Twenty-five percent of every net dollar donated to the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. KomenÂŽ goes to cutting-edge research; the other 75 percent stays local to fund mammogram screenings, breast health education, outreach and treatment support for underserved women in 16 counties throughout Western Washington.
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Washington Association for Chinese Education (WACE) has launched a scholarship competition to create statewide awareness of Chinese language and culture. Grand prize in the competition is an iPad 2 (or the cash equivalent), Middle and high school students from across the state must express their interest in or knowledge of Chinese culture and language through either a written entry, an essay, poem, or song (300 to 500 words) or a video consisting of a song, poem, speech, or another creative format (5 minutes maximum). Students don‘t need to know Chinese to enter; entries must be in English. The competition continues though Oct. 31 and entries must address the question, “Why should we learn Chinese?� Winners will be announced online by Nov. 10 with the awards ceremony held from 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Seattle Chinese Garden. More information is available at www.waceducation.weebly.com.
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology celebrated the grand opening of the school’s new state-of-the-art Allied Health Building on Sept. 14. The $35 million facility, which broke ground in October of 2009, was funded through a partnership between LWIT ($26 million) and the Washington Network for Innovative Careers (WaNIC) ($9 million), a consortium of seven K-12 school districts – including Bellevue – that offer high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses. The new 83,000-square-foot, three-story building features classrooms, laboratories, offices, clinical facilities and a lecture hall that will be a major boon to allied health studies. LWIT offers allied health programs in nursing, medical assisting, dental assisting, dental hygiene, massage, physical therapist assisting, occupational therapy assisting and funeral service education (the first in Washington state), serving more than 350 full-time students annually.
A worker guides a girder into place over State Route 520 last week as part ofthe project to both expand the roadway and provide transit facilities and landscaping over the road. WSDOT photo
Girders placed as part of SR 520 project Two-dozen girders, weighing between 48 and 107 tons each, were placed over State Route 520 last weekend as work continued on the project to wide and improve the roadway. The work was in preparation for a future lid above the highway at Evergreen Point Road, which will include transit facilities, community connections and landscaping. The roadway was closed from Saturday evening to Monday morning for the work. The next major highway closure is planned for 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, to 5 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 7, to set 24 more girders at Evergreen Point Road. The work is part of WSDOT’s SR 520 Eastside Transit and HOV Project, a threeyear, $306-million widening of SR 520 to make it safer with more reliable travel times. When complete, the highway will have three lanes in both directions from Medina to Bellevue. The project includes rebuilding interchanges, adding lanes for buses and carpools, installing fish-passable culverts and building highway lids and transit stops in the center of the highway.
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oters in the Bellevue School District must be scratching their heads. Schools here are considered some of the best in the nation. Yet School Board member Betsy Johnson, who is seeking reelection to the board, is being accused by her opponent of not doing enough for kids. There’s no confusion here – vote to keep Johnson on the board. Johnson has the smarts, experience and disposiBetsy Johnson tion to make sure Bellevue schools continue to give our kids the best education. In any organization, it’s important to know what’s going on. That’s why it’s so telling that before Johnson was appointed to the school board in 2010 to fill the position vacated by Judy Bushnell, she had spent years as a volunteer in the district. The Johnsons’ four children attend Bellevue schools and she was an active member of her kids’ PTSA, eventually serving as president. She also served as a trustee, and then president, of the Bellevue Schools Foundation, the group that annually raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to help Bellevue kids and schools. She also has real-world experience as a former executive at Microsoft. Her opponent, Steve McConnell, has far less to offer. His interaction with the district mostly has been as a critic, suing the district in one case and badgering it with public records requests. He’s also angered many residents by forcing the school district to give him the email addresses of everyone who has corresponded with the district, then using the email addresses in his campaign. Yes it’s legal, but such a tactic will put a damper on parents interacting with the district. That’s hardly the way to encourage dialogue between the district and parents. McConnell also has a bad habit of being less than forthcoming with numbers. He notes that 97 percent of teachers voted no confidence in the school superintendent. What he fails to mention is that only about half the teachers took such a vote. That can leave a very different impression in peoples’ minds. Besides, the teachers’ union has a history of having “no confidence” with previous superintendents. He also notes that 30 percent of Bellevue families choose private schools. That sounds worrisome, but when asked, McConnell ac-
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Stokes works with people I support John Stokes for City Council. I was the Parks Board Chair who brought John onto
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knowledges that many families seek schools that mirror their religious beliefs or have the money to put their kids in exclusive private schools. Bellevue students and families are fortunate to have Betsy Johnson as leader in our schools. Return her to the school board.
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I-1163: No. The state already provides training and background checks for health-care workers. Adding more is too costly given the economy SJR 8205: Yes. A constitutional housekeeping issue on voting. SJR 8206: Yes. Put more money into the state’s rainy day fund.
and has has long been a member of many Eastside organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Bellevue College Foundation and the Bellevue Rotary Club. She’s also been a consistent leader in county government from the start, chairing the council two years after first being elected. Her opponent, Richard Mitchell, a former counsel for Gov. Christine Gregoire, brings far less to the race. He criticizes Hague for first opposing, then supporting a $20 car-tab fee for Metro Transit. Mitchell doesn’t seem to be against the fee, just Hague’s change of heart. In fact, Hague used her position to wring more efficiencies from Metro Transit including the elimination of an unneeded and costly free bus route in downtown Seattle. Hague, a Republican, also has strong support across political lines, drawing endorsements from Democratic Reps. Larry Springer of Kirkland and Deb Eddy of Mercer Island. Both cities are part of Hague’s district. King County still faces a rocky financial future because of the economic downturn. The 6th District will be best served by returning Jane Hague, with her experience and leadership, to the King County Council.
ane Hague has represented the Bellevue area on the King County Council since 1994. The county has endured ups and downs, good times and bad, but a constant strong point has been Hague’s leadership. She deserves reelection to her District 6 position. Time in service counts in government and politics, especially in such a complex Jane Hague organization as King County. It’s also important for the person representing the residents to really know them, their issues and concerns. Hague meets those requirements and more. She first served on the Bellevue City Council before moving on to the County Council
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the board and I was the chair of the parks levy in 2008 who invited him to join us. I personally know he is the right man for this job. John is a man who works with the people of Bellevue – he gets it. While his opponent talks about his community concerns, John has actually been involved and got things accomplished. He has served three terms as a trustee on the
Bellevue Schools Foundation, is a member of the Bellevue School District’s fiscal advisory committee and is a member the Bellevue Parks & Community Services Board. John understands what it means to work in the community to accomplish important goals and stay within a budget. He understands the importance of listening to all sides before making a decision. [ more LETTERS page 9 ]
www.bellevuereporter.com [ LETTERS from page 8] Aaron Laing seems to have a single interest — his and that of the special interest group that funded his campaign. Finally, I noticed Laing’s political ad says he has the “highest rating in the race� from the Municipal League, when in fact he and John have the exact same rating. I find Mr. Laing’s statements at best misleading and at worst dishonest. It is indicative of the kind of political spin we can look forward to with Aaron Laing on the council. I encourage the voters to elect John Stokes, who isn’t interested in political spin - he is only interested in serving the citizens of Bellevue.
teachers, parents and staff need and deserve her full attention dealing with the many problems facing the District. I know no school superintendent has the time to serve on a hospital commission while at the same time being a successful superintendent. There just are not enough hours in the day. By electing Paul Joos we all win. The Valley Medical Center Board will benefit from Joos’ experience and the Renton School District will continue to have a full time superintendent who will not be distracted dealing with hospital issues and will be able to focus her full attention on successfully educating our children.
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Chelminiak, and the election of Stokes to the vacated council seat would at least retain the current four-to-three council split. Implementation of Freeman’s position on transportation would torpedo Bellevue’s vision for planned growth in population, business and transportation options. Freeman has stated that he advocates roads only and wants to keep light rail out of the Eastside or at least delay it. I urge voters to oppose Freeman candidates. Elect Balducci, Chelminiak and Stokes.
Loyd D. Jacobs, Bellevue
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Joos has needed time
The Kemper Freeman and Wallace families have contributed heavily to the election campaign of four candidates for the Bellevue city council and none to their opponents, almost 12 percent of the $160,360 contributed to the four). Election of these candidates would result in a Kemper Freeman city council. The seven member council already has four members previously financed by Freeman and Wallace in the 2009 election (Davidson, Lee, Robertson and Wallace). The “Freeman four� have taken the council in a volatile new direction, frequently in conflict with past council’s vision for Bellevue. Will the voice of opposition be heard? Only if we elect candidates who are not financed by Freeman - current council members Balducci and Chelminiak, and John Stokes. Re-election of Balducci and
At the risk of being called “greedy, heartless and cruel� by another dewyeyed liberal like recent letter-writer Linda Andersson, I think it’s relevant to point out a few salient facts. No country in the history of the world has ever taxed itself into prosperity. Most of the alphabet programs of Franklin Roosevelt did nothing to lift the U.S from the Great Depression. It was the war time economy of WWII that pulled us out. Social Security as originally constituted was a great idea. The fund was set up as independent and to be paid into by the participants. Lyndon Johnson didn’t see it that way. In presiding over the divisive Vietnam War and promulgating his “Great Society� he needed money, lots of money. So like Kreskin he simply moved the Social Security fund into the General Fund so he could spend it. And spend it. Thereby putting later generations at risk of default
After meeting with both candidates for Valley Medical Center Commissioner I have decided to endorse Paul Joos, M.D. As the third candidate in the primary I attended several candidate forums and interviews and I found Joos to be the best qualified candidate for this important position. Mary Alice Heuschel is the handpicked candidate of the hospital administration whereas Joos will be an independent voice who will get the salaries of over-paid administrators under control and will make sure taxpayer’s money is not wasted. This endorsement in no way reflects my thoughts on Mary Alice Heuschel’s performance as the superintendent of the Renton School District. The students,
‌ like now. Jimmy Carter (my least favorite president of all time) put the capper on it by allowing all immigrants to draw from the fund without contributing one dime to it. Yes, I’ve seen first-hand the tragedy of job loss, home loss and esteem loss. Government tax and spend is not the answer. Neither is the government going into private business the answer ‌ can you say Solyndra? For openers we should make the Chinese quit keeping the yen artificially low, thereby stealing millions of U.S. jobs. Then get rid of some of the business regulations. Then get rid of the regulators. I don’t hate President Obama. In fact, I’m heartened at the way he handles terrorists. Eric Holder notwithstanding. I do disagree with his handling of the economy. He, like Ms. Andersson, has no comprehension of history. Obama has now spent more than every administration from Washington through Bush I combined. And he keeps on keeping on. Do we really want to hold Europe up as a shining example of great government? Look at what’s happening in Greece, and Portugal and Ireland. That whole house of cards could come crashing down on U.S. shores. Keep those rose-colored glasses perched firmly on your nose though Ms. Andersson and keep drinking that Obama Kool-Aid. Hopefully the taste of bitter almonds won’t be following soon after.
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JC Penney launches program to help afterschool organizations The Bellevue Boys and Girls Club will be one of 1,100 organizations to benefit from a new JC Penney donation campaign. The “Pennies from Heaven” asks JC Penney customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar so the difference can be donated to afterschool organizations. “With budget cuts in education, there’s never been a more important time to support afterschool programs as a valuable community resource that helps to bridge the education gap,” said Kathy Haggart, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue. “As customers shop for the Back-to-School season, we hope they will keep our mission in mind so that the social and academic learning opportunities we provide after school will continue to be available to Bellevue students.”
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Guy Shanely, manager at Tuscan Stone Pizza on Bellevue Way and Main Street, serves up a pizza. The spot has become a favorite for lunch. CHAD COLEMAN, Bellevue Reporter The city doesn’t keep track of the number of food carts, but it did issue about five permits in 2009 and 2010 after the market went dormant for a couple years, according to City Planner Ken Thiem. Vendors only are allowed to set up on private property, can’t block traffic or pedestrians and can’t
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Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holidays, but the increase will likely just match, or fall slightly below, last year’s numbers. Economists with the Washington State Employment Security Department project that retailers will add nearly 13,000 jobs statewide from October through December, with most of the gains coming in November. Last year, they hired an additional 14,700 workers, which was about 17 percent higher than the agency’s prediction. As in years past, general merchandisers, also known as “big box” stores, should lead the way by adding some 7,000 jobs. That’s up slightly from the same period last year. On the other hand, clothing and clothing-accessory stores expect to hire fewer than 3,300, down more than 1,000 from the 2010 holiday season.
take up required parking. They also must fit with the existing character of the neighborhood. “If you look at our requirements, there’s really a minimum number for a food cart,” Thiem said. But the city did become more involved earlier this year when a number of food truck own-
ers proposed a food cart district at the Woodfire Pizza location. However, Bellevue would require design review, much like any other development, a process that could take four months. [ more FOOD CARTS page 11 ]
Expedia Inc. Chief Financial Officer Michael Adler is leaving the company after six years in his position. Bellevue-based Expedia said that Adler will stay on as the company completes a spin-off of the review site TripAdvisor. Mark Okerstrom, senior vice president of corporate development, will be appointed as the company’s new CFO and will assume the role after the transition period. Okerstrom joined Expedia in 2006 and leads the company’s corporate strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions functions.
Cooper joins Colliers Bill Cooper has joined the Bellevue office of Colliers International as vice president. He was formerly with Pacific Real Estate Partners. [ more ROUNDUP page 11 ]
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A new breed of gourmet food carts are catching on in Bellevue, offering restaurant quality treats and a signature style. Gone are the illegal “roach coaches” of the past, and in their place stand tasty Pacific Northwest delicacies. Every Thursday afternoon the parking lot of downtown Barnes and Noble fills with hungry employees from around downtown eager to chow down on hamburgers and poutine fries from Skillet. “We would say that Bellevue is probably our number one market over Seattle,” said Skillet owner Josh Henderson. “That has to do with the concentration of people in businesses eating lunch, where in Seattle it’s a little more spread out.” Over on the corner of Main Street and Bellevue Way, Tuscan Stone Woodfire Pizza has become a staple lunch option. With its classic pizza oven, menu variety and friendly employees, word has spread. While it just arrived in March, the cart has been one of the company’s most consistent. Tuscan Stone’s Shane Baisch said the cart will operate yearround, and drivers can park and have employees bring food out to them when it’s raining.
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October 21, 2011 [11] General Microsystems was a finalist for the minority small business of the year award, while Pascal was a finalist in the exporting category. At the breakfast-hour ceremony, nearly 250 people from local chambers of commerce, cities, and small business organizations watched as winners were announced. Nominations were made by local jurisdictions and business organizations, and the 125 King County businesses that were nominated were narrowed down to three finalists in each category before today’s awards ceremony. Businesses had to have 50 employees or less to qualify for the seven award categories. To see the full list of winners, visit http://www. kingcounty.gov/exec/constantine/BusinessAward. aspx
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Cart owners discussed a food truck district That turned out to be too much for Cary Roth, who is leasing the property. However, his control of the land is only temporary, he said, as it was set to be developed by a Spokane-based group before the economy crashed. “It would have made what is otherwise a blighted and misused corner something that might be fun for people,� Roth said Nevertheless, one nearby business owner took exception to the plan. Stu Vander Hoek has spent much of his life in Old Main. He owns the land occupied by Cupcake Royal, La Cocina and 7/11 among others. He felt the lone Tuscan Stone cart didn’t fit with the character of the area, one of the requirements for a permit. Also, he saw the cart as unwelcome competition that doesn’t have to abide by the same rules as a nearby restaurant. Had the larger development been more collaborative, Vander Hoek said he would be more likely to get on board. “If the really big idea was to have multiple vendor carts and create a destination, and bring in a whole bunch of people, let’s talk about it,� he said. “But let’s package it in a way to create more opportunities for the merchants in Old Bellevue. Henderson, the owner of Skillet, sees both sides of this issue. With a diner on Seattle’s Capitol Hill and the cart, he feels that both have a place in the restaurant environment. “The reality is there’s street food all over the world; this wrinkle is going to happen,� Henderson said.
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Local companies earn small business recognition Mash attends Two Bellevue businesses Barron’s meeting were honored by King County Executive Dow Constantine at the first King County Small Business Awards Oct. 12. General Microsystems Inc. and Pascal International were both named as finalists during the event, which was held at the Meydenbauer Center.
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Out on a Whim was an enjoyable event, Oct. 15 at the “intimately whimsical” Capitol Hill studio and home of artist Steve Jenson. More than 200 fans of Whim W’him dance company attended in their party attire to mingle with friends, the dancers and artistic director Olivier Wevers. We were greeted with a cocktail before bidding on the silent auction. Items up for grab were wine dinners, art and designer clothing. We then enjoyed dinner showcasing the culinary talents of Chef Willie Williamson from Queen City Yacht Club, followed by dancing the night away with a live DJ. Whim W’Him was magically created three years ago by Olivier, who retired earlier this year from his position as Pacific Northwest Ballet principal. He will be leaving for New York later this month to accept his 2011 Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship, a deserving award for this emerging choreographer. Under Mr. Wevers leadership, Whim is quickly becoming recognized as the leader in our community for creating contemporary new works that are mesmerizing to audiences. The new season opens at The Intiman on Jan. 20-22 with three new creations - two comedies and a new social commentary; and in May, “Approaching Ecstasy - Collaboration with The Esoterics,” and “New Composition” by Eric Banks.
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Company dancers include Andrew Bartee, Chalnessa Eames, Hannah Lagerway, Jim Kent, Jonathan Poretta, Kaori Nakamura, Kelly Ann Barton, Kylie Lewallen, Lucien Postlelwaite, Melody Herrera, Ty Alexander Cheng, and Vincent Michael Lopez. Whim performances sell out quickly. For tickets: www.whimwhim.org. Eighteen-thousand dollars were raised Saturday night, with the hopes that an additional $12,000 will be donated by Dec. 31, for a total of $30,000 to qualify for an anonymous match of $30,000. The funds will be used to increase performance, hire full-time dancers and invite other choreographers to create new works for Whim. Donations can be made at www.whimwhim.org/support.
Rose Dennis writes about events in Bellevue and the Greater Seattle area. She lives in Bellevue.
Linda Vogt has joined Eastside Symphony as concertmaster for its new season. Vogt attended studied under violinist Emanuel Zetlin and was a professional singer and violinist for seven years, experimenting with jazz, country, and rock improvisation. In addition to being the symphony's new concertmaster, she's a violinist with Philharmonia NW and Octava Chamber Orchestra. Here are some important dates for the Eastside Symphony: Oct. 22: 7:30 p.m. Young Soloists Concert featuring Audrey Chen on cello Linda Vogt is joining Eastside Symphony as playing the Dvorak concertmaster. COURTESY PHOTO Cello concerto in B minor. Dec. 4: 3 p.m. Holiday concert featuring Santa Clause, an acapella group, the Baudboys from Microsoft, and a sing-a-long. March 17: 7:30 p.m. Suites and Philosophies – composers McMichael, Copland, and Holst present an evening of American and English composers. March 19: 7:30 p.m. German Traditions – Beethoven Symphony No. 1, Brahms Hungarian Dances, and Strauss suite for Winds, along with Dukas' showcase piece for solo horn, Villanelle. More information is available at www.eastsidesymphony. org, 206-334-2055 or valentinagio@comcast.net.
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Some worry that vote might be seen as mandate on light rail as a new form of gas tax. “People are hurting, and yet Olympia is moving forward with tolls that are just taxes by another name,” he said Critics of the initiative, such as Hunter and Bellevue Downtown Association spokesman Patrick Bannon, said the elimination of variable tolling and putting the cost decisions in the hands of legislators will greatly increase the costs of borrowing. They were upset by the consequences of increased traffic in an area that has quickly become one of the larger job centers in the state. Councilmember Wallace felt much of the fear over 1125’s potential effect on the 520 bridge financing and light-rail on I-90 has been overblown. He showed frustration with the unelected Transportation Commission, saying he wanted more accountability in the process. From a city perspective, Wallace said it makes sense not to take a position, but as a voter he indicated support for the measure. “My suspicion is the world is not going to be much different if it passes,” he said. To Degginger, who called the initiative very sneaky, this was not the case. He was frustrated that it could be used as a mandate that the voters don’t want light-rail on the bridge, despite the fact that the words light-rail are not mentioned anywhere in the text of the initiative. Rather, the language states that the I-90 center lanes cannot be transferred to another organization for non-highway purposes. “This isn’t even American, quite frankly,” he said. “If we’re going to have a vote on something, at least tell us what we’re voting on.”
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I-1125 has drawn significant interest on the Eastside. Prominent developers, signature companies, and even a professional sports team have joined the fray as donors for and against the initiative. Here are the latest donor figures, according to the Public Disclosure Commission.
Keep Washington Rolling (No on I-1125) Total raised - $2,267,157.76 Top Donors (129 total) Microsoft - $700,000 Steve Ballmer - $100,000 Puget Sound Energy - $25,000 Pemco Mutual Insurance $25,000 Seattle Mariners - $25,000
Voters Want More Choices – Keep the 2/3rds (Yes on I-1125) Total Raised - $1,357,871.44 Top Donors (861 total) Kemper Holdings LLC $1,093,00 Help Us Help Taxpayers $105,433.48 Gerald Petersen - $80,000 Voters Want More Choices $30,000
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Evicted renters contribute to problem ready to hit the road. They get on the phone and make their frantic, increasingly urgent, and finally angry phone calls. But by then, there’s no place for the cats. “The last thing that people seem to be able to grasp is that they need to find a place for their animal long before the day that they are moving out,” Welker said. People get mad at me because I say that we’re fosters and we don’t have any more room. They say, ‘well, what am I supposed to do?’ They’re all but cussing me out.” Welker said she can sympathize with the owners to the extent that these are their pets, but, she adds, why didn’t they think of their pets three or four months ago? “I’m finding that the problem is that no one is aware of anything other than their own little space,” she said. Renters evicted from their apartments contribute to the problem. “They move out of their apartment and either leave the cats in there until the manager finds them or they just put them out on
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they just pick up a phone and call somebody and say, ‘Come and get it,’ or ‘I’ll even bring it to you.’ They don’t want to do any work themselves,” Welker said, “but they feel real righteous that they have rescued an animal. And we are left to pick up the pieces.” Welker added that a little backyard rescue can
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BYT Presents ‘Frankenstein’ Oct. 28 through Nov. 6 at Bellevue Youth Theatre. An irreverent look at the timeless tale for ages 8 and up. $10-$12. For more information, call 425-452-7155 or email byt@bellevuewa.gov Spookfest at South Bellevue Community Center Features four Halloween events rolled into one weekend: Haunted Indoor Miniature Golf, Oct. 21 & 22, 8 to 11 p.m., ages 7+, $5 at door; drop in Halloween Indoor Miniature Golf, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 23 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ages 7+ or younger with parent permission, $3-$4; Grimsby Manor Pancake Breakfast, Oct. 22, 8:30 to 10 a.m., $8 pre-registration required. A round of miniature golf is included with admission; and Great SBCC Pumpkin Race, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. Free for individu-
The Great Northwest Glass Pumpkin Patch Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Northwest Arts Center. Oneof-a-kind, hand-crafted glass pumpkins. Rain or shine. Free admission; pumpkins cost $35 to $200. For more information, call 425-452-4106 or email NWAC@bellevuewa.gov Owl Prowl-Family Hike Oct. 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lewis Creek Visitor Center. Bring a flashlight and take a ranger-led night hike to listen for owls and other nocturnal wildlife in the park. Ages 6+. $3; pre-registration is required. For more information, call 425-452-4195. Halloween Howl Dance Oct. 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Highland Community Center. A fun celebration especially for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Ages 16+. For more information, call 425-452-7686 or email HCC@bellevuewa.gov Spooky Halloween Dance Oct. 28, 7 to 10 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center. Teens from Bellevue middle schools are invited to. ASB card required for entrance, or call for preapproval. $5. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 425-452-4874. ‘The Secret World of Bats’ movie Oct. 28, 5 to 6 p.m. at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. For more information, call 425-4522565 or email mseec@bellevuewa.gov Halloween Luncheon Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Bellevue
Lakemont sets harvest fest A free Lakemont Halloween Harvest celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 4989 Lakemont Blvd. SE, Bellevue. The celebration includes contests, face painting, carnival games, a coloring contest, special appearances by Bellevue Police and Fire, drawings and giveaways. The event is held by a number of participating businesses to honor their patrons in the Lakemont community. Business include Matthew’s Thriftway, UPS, Kumon, Lakemont Spa, Teriyaki House, Edward Jones, Motivo, Lakemont Family Dentistry, Nice Cuts, Lakemont Village Veterinary Hospital, Starbucks, Aloha Cleaners and Union Bank. For more information, contact DD Kearny at 425-6532261 or matthewsatlakemont.floral@gmail.com. Haunted Forest on Mercer Island Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) will celebrate the Halloween season with an outdoor performance of “Quarantine�: Mercer Island’s Haunted Forest,� playing now to Oct. 31. In contrast to a traditional haunted house, “Quarantine� is a 40-minute guided performance and tour through the shadowy of Island Crest Park. Only parties of 10 or fewer will be permitted to go through at a time. Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to come Oct. 31. The show is appropriate for ages 9 and older. A less frightening version of the show, “Once Upon a Halloween� will be performed during the day on Sundays for children age 3 and older. “Quarantine� is performed outdoors, rain or shine. All guests are encouraged to be prepared for rain and wear suitable shoes. For more information, go to http://www.youththeatre. org/. Island Crest Park is located at 5500 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island.
Tickets on sale for ‘Ten Grands’ performance ‘Ten Grands’ tickets on sale Tickets for “Ten Grands� benefit concert are on sale. The May 12 concert, a one-night-only musical extravaganza, features 10 grand pianos and 10 concert pianists, plus several young musicians in pre-concert performances.
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It’s not easy, though, to get a focus on the insurance protection a family really needs – and can afford.
Years, Dollars or Business Goals? Define your objectives. “I’ll sell when I’m 60 or when I have enough bread to retire or when I’m number one in the state.� Then ask yourself, “If I had the dollars now, would I care about the years or the business goals?�
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“Term� life policies are the least expensive, which is why it’s often the choice of young adults who have responsibilities, such as kids and a mortgage, but not a lot of extra cash. The premiums for term life insurance only pay out should you die during the specified period.
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PROTECTING YOUR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS DURING A JOB TRANSITION
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Some Basic Decisions Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is likely to be a key component of your retirement strategy. Because it represents a key source of future retirement income, it is important to carefully consider your alternatives for administering these assets. During a job transition, you will usually have three options: take a lump-sum distribution, leave your assets in the employer-sponsored plan or move your assets into a Rollover IRA. Taking a direct, lump-sum distribution—With this option, the assets in your plan are distributed directly to you in a lump sum, which provides you with immediate access to your funds. Depending on your short-term needs, that may appear to be an attractive alternative. However, a distribution will likely result in substantial federal and state income taxes and, if you are under age 59 ½, a 10% IRS penalty tax, which can significantly reduce the amount of the distribution. Because you will be receiving the distribution directly, the plan administrator must withhold up to 20% of the value of the distribution for federal income tax purposes. Moreover, you will lose the benefit of the tax-deferred status of these assets, which could reduce the amount ultimately available to you at retirement. The status quo option—You can decide to do nothing, leaving your assets in your former employer’s plan. That will protect the tax-deferred status of your assets and allow you to transfer the account assets at a later time to a new employer’s retirement plan that accepts rollovers. But you may be limiting your investment choices and control because employer plans typically have a restricted investment menu and require the consent of your spouse before you can name someone else as a beneficiary. Establishing a Rollover IRA—A Rollover IRA simultaneously addresses the issues of taxation, flexibility and control, and may hold significant benefits for you as a result: t If your distribution is transferred directly to a custodian, rather than to you, the Rollover IRA eliminates the withholding requirement and penalties that may result from a lumpsum distribution.
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t The entire rollover amount can be invested immediately, according to the strategy you specify. t Your assets and any earnings continue to have the potential to grow tax-deferred until you retire and begin taking withdrawals. t You may gain access to a wider range of investment options and more retirement planning and distribution flexibility. t You can name any beneficiary, including a trust, without needing the consent of your spouse (although special rules may apply in community property states). For example, investment products in an employer plan are usually limited to mutual funds and company stock. With a self-directed Rollover IRA, you can work with your financial professional to structure a portfolio using stocks, bonds, annuities and other investments utilizing an asset allocation1 that is customized to help you meet your retirement investment objectives. And your retirement strategy can be further tailored with a wider range of beneficiary selection and distribution choices. Keep in mind, leaving your assets in a former employer’s plan does have some benefits. For example, many qualified retirement plans include loan provisions that are not available with an IRA, but may still be available to you. And you should look at the costs associated with any investments you may be considering because it could be less expensive for you to leave your assets in the former employer’s plan.
Consider Consolidation However, this may also be an excellent time to deal with multiple IRAs you may have opened over the years, and with account balances you may have left in the plans of former employers. Together, these assets may represent a significant sum. There are good reasons to consider consolidating them all in a Rollover IRA: Comprehensive investment strategy—It can be difficult to maintain an effective investment strategy—one that accurately reflects your goals, timing and risk tolerance—when assets are spread among multiple financial institutions. When you consolidate, your financial professional can help you ensure that these assets are part of your overall asset allocation strategy that is reflective of your current financial situation and long-term retirement goals.
Greater investment flexibility—A self-directed IRA generally offers you the ability to choose from a wide range of investment products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities and more. Simplified tracking—It is easier to monitor your progress and investment results when all your retirement savings are in one place, because you will receive one statement instead of several. That simplifies your life while protecting the environment. Lower costs—Reducing the number of accounts may also reduce your account fees and other investment-related charges. Dealing with one account rather than several also simplifies the distribution process—including complying with complex minimum distribution rules when you reach age 70½. And you avoid the risk of losing track of your retirement accounts or access to the account assets should your former employer merge with another company or go out of business. Your financial professional can help you assess your alternatives so you can make decisions based on what’s best for you. You may find that this time of transition holds benefits for your retirement assets.
For More Information If you would like to learn more, please contact: The Cox Shook Harsch Group at (206) 926-1027 Visit our website at http://fa.morganstanleyindividual.com/ TheCoxShookHarschGroup/
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. This material was not intended or written to be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. Individuals are urged to consult their personal tax or legal advisors to understand the tax and related consequences of any actions or investments described herein.
Article by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Courtesy of your Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisor. © 2011 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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What a Widow needs to Know
CHECKLIST FOR NEW WIDOWS & WIDOWERS
The death of a husband launches many women into uncharted territory: financial planning
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treatment. Take six months to a year to reassess relationships with advisers, lawyers and accountants. A widow’s first order of business when working with an adviser is calculating how much it will cost her to live. The adviser should provide her with a list or records she needs to assemble. She might want to take someone with her who’ll ask questions that don’t occur to her. Before inviting a family member, she should consider whether that person’s interests might be selfserving. She should take notes and ask that any recommendations be put in writing. It’s a difficult time; things go in one ear and out the other. A widow also should find our whether the adviser has an assistant who can answer basic questions. That way, she’s less likely to feel like a burden or like she’s being ignored in the event the adviser is busy with other clients. Initially, the goal is to make sure the widow has sufficient income to pay her current expenses.
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An Estate Plan… Who, Me?
You don’t need to live in a fancy house in a gated community to have an estate. Establishing a solid financial plan, with documents that govern what you own and bequeath, is key to moving ahead in life with confidence and security.
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EOPLE TEND TO delay or avoid estate planning as though drafting a will might somehow hasten their demise. But thought of another way, estate planning actually prolongs one’s presence among the living. An estate plan allows for calling shots from the grave. The value of property at the time of its owner’s death is an estate. Estate planning begins by taking inventory of someone’s assets, including investments, retirement saving,
insurance policies, real estate and business interests, and then deciding to who these assets should go. Individuals also must decide who should handle financial and medical affairs if they are incapacitated and ask if they’ll serve as financial and health care power of attorney, respectively. It’s smart to work with a qualified lawyer to create the legal documents that govern the process of protecting the estate and passing along assets as planned. Take time to get educated on the basics
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A WILL The centerpiece of a comprehensive estate plan is a will. The reason a will is important, regardless of net worth is so assets go to the right people, says Alexandra Armstrong, certificated financial planner with the Washington, D.C. based investment advisory firm Armstrong, Fleming & Moore. Die without one, and in most cases each state applies its standard formula to decide who gets what, without regard to wisher or the needs of heirs.
A LETTER OF INSTRUCTION A letter of instruction to survivors includes bequests not specified in the will, including sentimen-
tally valuable possessions like Grandma’s china and the oil painting over the mantel. Here’s where to communicate to family members the type of memorial service wanted, including ‘in lieu of flowers’ specifications and wishes to be cremated or buried.
A LIVING WILL A living will or advance medical directive spells out wishes regarding life support or medical intervention and care. For someone in a coma who does not want to be kept alive on life support, a living will spells that out. A health care proxy names a person to carry out those wishes. A lawyer can create this document. Keep signed, witnessed copies at home; give signed copy to those entrusted to make decisions. Because of strict privacy rules that govern doctors and hospitals set for the by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. A HIPAA waiver also should be considered. This lets people name individuals with whom health care providers can discuss conditions and care. Unlike a power of attorney, folks named in the waiver are not entitled to make medical decisions on someone else’s behalf.
POWER OF ATTORNEY A durable power of attorney names a person to act on an individual’s behalf in financial matters: investing money, signing checks, selling real estate. Keep a signed copy handy and give on to the person designated.
A TRUST In some cases, individuals decide to create a trust, which puts conditions on how and when assets will be distributed. Trusts are designed to achieve different goals. Often, they allow the wealthiest among us to reduce estate taxes. They can also be used to hold money for underage children; provide care for disabled children; or equalize inheritances. A financial adviser can help determine whether it makes sense to set up a trust. Keep in mind that retirement accounts such as IRA and 401k plans, have designated beneficiaries apart from what it says in someone’s will. So it’s important to review and amend these accounts periodically - along with a will, pensions plans and life insurance policies – especially if marital status changes.
to six months’ expenses is also a key component of an estate plan. Settling an estate doesn’t happen overnight and meanwhile a surviving spouse needs something to live on, a cash reserve to carry them through. A final and crucial step in estate planning is assembling pertinent documents (see below) and making sure a survivor is aware of and has access to them. You’d be surprised by the number of life insurance policies that are issued but never paid because the survivors don’t even know they exist. Keep original documents in a bank safe deposit box and a set of copies at home. It’s important to designate a signatory who is authorized to unlock the box in the event we die; otherwise, a court order must be obtained.
GET ORGANIZED Assemble and store these documents in a bank safe deposit box and/or a fireproof safe to which a trusted individual besides your spouse has access.
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he first alternative is to have a number of ways they can make establish a charitable lead their contribution to charity. They can trust (CLT). A CLT is a trust give assets outright – directly to the arrangement where the in- charity – or they can establish several come for a specified number of years types of trusts (including the CLT as is paid to charity. After the specified described above). The life insurance number of years has elapsed, the trust part is a bit trickier. The goal is to distributes to their children. The char- have the proceeds from the life insurity gets the lead interest (the income) ance not included in the estate of eiand the children receive the assets ther Mary or John. To avoid inclusion after a certain length of time. If the in their estates they must have no inCLT is established while the Smiths cidence of ownership. In order to acare alive, there is a complish this goal, the gift. But the value Smiths will need to esof the gift, for gift tablish an Irrevocable But what is clear tax purposes, is Life Insurance Trust is that the Smiths determined by sub(ILIT). The ILIT will tracting the value purchase the life incan make their of the charitable surance and make the charitable donations interest from the premium payments. fair market value of The money for the preand still provide for the property used mium payments will their children, their to establish the ultimately come from children’s children CLT. By adjusting John and Mary. This the charitable paycash contribution is a and so on. out and the length taxable gift. However, of time the trust is by giving the benefiin existence, the value of the gift, for ciaries the right to withdraw the cash gift tax purposes, can be reduced to a contribution, the contribution will be minimal amount. If the Smiths were a gift of a present interest and qualify more interested in providing for their for the annual exclusion. When John grandchildren, the terms of the CLT and Mary die the proceeds from their could specify the assets go to their life insurance will pass according to grandchildren. Or the Smiths could the terms of the trust document; in mix the distribution of assets between this case to their children. their children and grandchildren. These two alternatives provide a The second alternative is to give as- rudimentary description of what is sets to charity and cover the value of available for the Smiths. There are nuthose assets with life insurance. The merous variations on the theme. But objective is to have the dollar value of what is clear is that the Smiths can the assets given to charity be replaced make their charitable donations and with the dollar value of the life insur- still provide for their children, their ance. Using this technique, the Smiths children’s children and so on.
Gary Holcomb is an estate tax expert at Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC in Bellevue, WA. He can be reached at 425-289-7636 or gholcomb@bpcpa.com.
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Principle #2 - Taxes are Likely Your Biggest Retirement Risk
Let’s begin our discussion looking at the 3 basic investment questions folks near retirement typically ask. 1) Do I have enough money to last as long as I do? 2) Are my investments appropriate for retirement? 3) How do I take money out of my accounts to provide an ample income? Since everyone’s situation is different I can’t give specific investment advice here, but there are four important principles that we can apply in answering those questions.
Principle #1 - You Can’t Invest Just for Income Advisors talk about two phases of investing; accumulation while working and distribution during retirement. At retirement, the goal and strategies
inflation rate after you’ve taken out what you need for retirement income, in order to provide future incomes that keep up with the ever increasing cost of living.
BY RAY EADS change from growth to income. Today people are likely to live much longer than they anticipate. Forget whatever the life expectancy number is; instead look at the IRS chart for mandatory distributions from an IRA. It says that for a 70 year old couple, one of them is likely to be taking IRA withdrawals at age 97. That’s a 30 year retirement and 20 years past life expectancy. Even with a modest inflation rate, the cost of living could more than double during retirement. So, your portfolio needs to have a growth component.
Many retirees are going to forfeit 2030% of their investment returns every year to the IRS. That loss, however, can be reduced with proper planning. People should consider things like spending principle. It’s tax free. An immediate annuity, for example, provides a consistent and guaranteed income that is nearly income tax free, by distributing both principle and interest over the life of the policy. Also consider spending already taxed investment like a CD and delaying as long as possible taking income from tax-deferred accounts like an IRA or deferred annuity. Spend taxable accounts first and let tax-deferred accounts grow. Remember, you’ll need growth to provide that larger income later. I’ve seen people who take money out of their IRAs and let bank accounts accumulate which means they are unnecessarily paying taxes on both and are consequently pushed into a higher tax bracket.
Principle #3 – Lifestyle Choices Your investment goal should be a port- Make an Impact folio that is growing by at least the
Too often we look just at the money side and ignore the really important
question of, “What do I want my life in retirement to look like?” It’s only after you have a clear picture of what you want retirement to look like that you can figure out what it’s going to cost and consequently how to structure your investment portfolio. Also, look at your retirement budget and decide which expenses are mandatory, like the utility bill, and which are discretionary, like a Hawaiian cruise. Discretionary expenses can usually be put off until a year that your investments perform particularly well.
Principle #4 - Leaving a Legacy/ Inheritance Changes Everything If it’s not important to you, follow the advice from the bumper sticker that says, “Spend your kid’s inheritance.” If it is important to you, you need to plan accordingly. Some people make provisions in their wills while others make gifts during their lifetime. It’s just something that you need to think about because if could affect your retirement income. It’s always about planning.
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be there when you need it most, make sure the company is well established, with a solid history of treating its policyholders well. Choose a company that has been given the highest possible ratings for financial security from the insurance rating services. And buy early, while you are still insurable and premiums are more affordable in your 40s and 50s. The plan you establish now can spare you and your family the anguish of depleting your assets to pay for your or their longterm care. By planning ahead, you can reduce the risk of losing your independence and help ensure your continued financial security to live your life your way. *For more information on Long-Term Care, visit www.nmfn.com/tn/larnctr-studiesreports-cost_ltc.
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Business continuity planning is a means of handling a variety of transfer events and consequences that impact the business and the remaining, or new, owner(s) when you, the original owner dies. It is about preserving and protecting the business and your legacy. Succession is the most obvious problem facing a company but it is only one of four vital issues. BY ALLAN VANDERHAMM
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This is the critical issue in a solelyowned company. In fact, there is no continuity unless you take steps to create a future owner or ownership group. For multi-owner companies, continuity of ownership is not an issue when signed owner transfer agreements are in place and funded with life insurance. To ensure continuity, create and implement a written plan to allow the business to continue after you are gone. Do everything you can to prevent key employees from leaving because they are indispensable to the business’s continued existence. If you are a multiowner company, be sure there is an up-to-date, adequately funded buy/sell agreement for the remaining owners to acquire your interest in the business.
COMPANY’S LOSS OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES If you are a principal source of funding for your multi-owner company, your unexpected absence can put enormous pressure on the business to perform or face the risk of third parties refusing to lend or make guarantees on behalf of the company. For a sole owner, the business may not survive despite a plan. An owner’s sudden death or incapacity can cause other stakeholders such as banks, bonding companies, and leasing companies to discontinue their relationships. These challenges can best be met in two ways. First, use life insurance to fund for the anticipated need. Second, start now to develop successor management. Motivate them with current and deferred cash and/or ownership should something happen to you. The only way to make the business continue without you is to make the business be more than just you.
LOSS OF KEY TALENT – YOU Your talents, experience, relationships with customers, employees and vendors may be quite difficult to replace. Without planning, few businesses have the finances or successor management to weather this storm. To overcome this risk you must create value now, within the company and distinct from you, capable of filling the void left by your unexpected departure. In a co-owned business the loss of an owner is not as drastic, provided your co-owner(s) can carry on without you. If not, train employees now to perform the same, or parts of the same, roles as you.
LOSS OF EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS A common consequence of an owner’s unexpected departure is the speedy emigration of employees and customers. When the workforce leaves, contracts cannot be completed and are breached, work is unperformed and creditors call in their paper. Only preplanning provides a chance to preempt these scenarios. Employees must know that a plan exists that guarantees their compensation and clearly names your successor. With these assurances, most employees and customers will stay with the company.
CONCLUSION In order to survive your demise, your company must have adequate cash, which is almost always subsidized by insurance on your life, to survive. In the short run, money is required to effect a buy-out, provide capitalization, replace your balance sheet with respect to lenders, and provide cash incentives to entice your employees to stay. In the long run, a successful business is one you can either sell for top dollar and exit in style, or one that can survive, in style, your exit.
Allan VanderHamm is a Principal at Berntson Porter & Company, CPAs and Consultants, in Bellevue, WA. He is a specially trained expert in owner exit planning, business transactions and business valuation. Please contact Allan VanderHamm, CPA/ ABV, CVA, CM&AA, CExP at 425-289-7613 or avanderhamm@bpcpa.com for a confidential, complimentary discussion.
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As he tells it, the first time Bellevue resident Hugh Burleson II became passionate about Japan was when he landed on the country’s shores as a young G.I. during World War II. Little did he know then that he’d spend the rest of his life involved in U.S.-Japan relations. Burleson would go on to obtain a degree in Asian Studies from U.C. Berkeley, go into the foreign service, and later became an active organizer in Bellevue’s Japanese/Japanese American community. Also, before becoming a volunteer for the Aki Matsuri festival, he helped spearhead Bellevue’s former Japan Week. His autobiography, published in 2007 by AuthorHouse, is “The Making of a Pacific Citizen.” Burleson heads Bellevue’s Sister Cities organization, which will hold a dinner reception, tonight, Oct. 21 at Bellevue City Hall Concourse and then a conference, Oct. 22 at Crossroads Community Center. For more information, go to http://www.bellevuesistercities.org/. Bellevue Reporter's Diverse|City blogger sat down with Burleson to discuss the culture that’s had a profound influence on his life: from his wife and family, to his passion and activities. Diverse|City: In the five years you were stationed in Japan, 1945-1950, you met and married your late wife, Kimie. What was she like?
Diverse|City: What struck you about the culture when you arrived in Japan in 1945? Burleson: First of all, it wasn’t the culture, it was the Japanese people. During the war, we’d been so inundated with propaganda of what the Japanese were like, I almost immediately saw a sharp difference from what we had “learned” about the Japanese during the war. We’d been told they were harsh and intense. But my very first morning in Japan, we went out to the compound where the young Japanese men were working and it was all “ohayo gozaimasu ” (good morning) and big smiles. Not the sullenness and hostility we’d expected. Diverse|City: Now that you’ve had decades of experience with Japanese language, culture and people, what would you say you’re most passionate about? Burleson: I find Japanese society and culture endlessly fascinating. The country, first of all, is very photogenic. I’m never bored when I visit. Diverse|City: Anti-Japanese sentiment was high after World War II. Did your wife experience racial discrimination com-
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Hugh Burleson heads Bellevue’s Sister Cities organization, and is a key member in the Japanese community. CANDACE VENA, Candace Rae Photography ing back to live in the U.S.? Burleson: No, because we were living in Berkeley, where I was going to school. Many college communities have far less racism then elsewhere. The only incident that came close to discrimination that my wife experienced was when our next-door neighbor, who was from Louisiana, said to her, “Kimie, do you realize you’re the only non-white person in this neighborhood?” to which Kimie came right back and said, “Oh yeah? Would you like to take me out?” and our neighbor said, “Oh no, no – we know you and we like you.” Diverse|City: You have a Sister Cities conference today. What can attendees expect to see and do there? Burleson: We normally have 30-35 Sister Cities organizations that attend, and speakers talking about the best way to fundraise, minimize the cost of the organizations and best practices.
turn, they send a high school student to stay here. We have frequent communication between us and Yao, coordinating plans and activities and periodically, an exchange of citizen delegations between the cities, usually with the city mayor or city council member. Diverse|City: How would you describe the Japanese/Japanese American community in Bellevue? Burleson: It’s very diverse. There are a lot of Japanese here, and many adult Japanese Americans who are not as interested in going back to Japanese culture. Most of the interest I’ve observed in working with Eastside high schools is among the younger people, Japanese, hapa (mixed-race) as well as hakujin (white). Diverse|City: What tips for you have for people wanting to travel to Japan for the first time?
Diverse|City: How would you describe Bellevue’s relationship with its sister city in Yao in Osaka?
Burleson: If you can afford it, allow yourself a lot of time to see the country. Four or five days is way too short. Also, if you have friends or relatives there, they will make the trip far more meaningful.
Burleson: The most frequent activity is a high school student exchange. Each summer, we send a high school student to Yao for four weeks to live with a host family. In
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Burleson: She was not typical, in that she wasn’t reserved in the way many Japanese ladies are. She was outgoing and would socialize with Caucasian as well as Asian ladies. She had a great sense of humor. Our 55-year marriage was like a 55-year seminar in Japanese culture and psychology.
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Almost three years ago to the day, I sat in the den in my parents’ home, staring at the computer screen, my stomach in knots from the painful reality of what I was reading.. The story on the monitor detailed the death of Edward McMichael, better known around these parts as the “Tuba Man” for his musical exploits outside Sonics, Mariners and Seahawks games. McMichael was savagely beaten by a group of teenagers in October of 2008. They stole his wallet and according to reports, a 1979 NBA Championship ring from the city’s last and only major professional sports title team. He eventually died from brain trauma associated with the injuries. I only went to one Sonics game with my dad during the time the team was here. He had tickets from his office and sports are one of the things we have always been able to bond around, so we headed to Key Arena to watch Gary Payton chirp at the referees and Paul Silas intimidate everyone with his imposing size and Dirty Harry glare. There are only a handful of things I remember from that game. The first is Payton cursing loudly after being abused by Baron Davis on consecutive trips down the floor. The second is somehow knowing the guy who was in the faux pieeating contest at halftime, that ended up as a “Top Play” on SportsCenter (he was overweight and blindfolded, and the only one of the three people involved actually eating pie). The third is Vin Baker’s mid-range shot clanking off the back iron before teetering on the top of the backboard and eventually falling in the hoop for the game-winner as time expired. The last thing I remember is walking to and from the arena, coming across a man playing “When the Saints go Marching in” on the tuba. “Good for him,” I remember thinking. “He doesn’t have much going for him, but he’s out here offering all he’s got to make a buck and maybe make someone smile.” That was the last time I ever saw the Tuba Man in person. One of the assailants who assaulted McMichael that night was Billy G. Chambers, now 18 and a career criminal. Since taking part in the Tuba Man’s death, Chambers has been convicted of theft twice, including one felony. His most recent transgression involved intentionally ramming his car into another woman’s vehicle twice because she had told police he previously stole from her. King County prosecutors thought it was a good idea to come to a plea agreement with Chambers and he was sentenced to 18 months in prison. That’s 18 months longer than he served for the death of McMichael. The original sentence for that crime was only 15 to 36 weeks. In juvenile detention. I don’t know why this story ignites my emotions the way it does. Maybe it’s because I remember that basketball game with my dad or countless other Seahawks Sundays when McMichael’s lively tunes added to the atmosphere of professional sports in Seattle. Or maybe it’s my own guilt gnawing at me, asking why I didn’t flip the Tuba Man a couple bucks when I had the chance. It could be my personal beliefs about second chances for youths convicted of heinous, violent crimes and the fact that so often, like Chambers, they remain a burden to society, never having learned even the slightest lesson from the lives they have destroyed, including their own. I have no background in law and I’m not claiming to be a criminologist. I am greatly appreciative of the job done by our police force and other agencies that work to keep the streets safe. I understand judges are forced to weigh and balance complex, nuanced cases that the likes of me could probably not even comprehend. I am not pretending to have a solution for how to deal with felonious youths. But I know two things for certain. McMichael deserved better. And Chambers deserved worse.
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From left, Running Elements owner Ginny Morris, trainer Ashley Erickson, Janelle Miller and Denise Fitzgerald work out using Kangoo Jumps at Running Elements. Fitness studios around the area are beginning to use Kangoos to add a new twist to old workouts. CHAD COLEMAN, Bellevue Reporter
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Merideth Tall needed a change. She had a badly damaged knee, lower back pain and no way to maintain the level of fitness and physical activity she had become so accustomed to throughout her life. Her daughter Alia was living in Hawaii and the owner of the bikini shop she worked at had begun renting a new fitness product known as Kangoo Jumps to tourists. Knowing her mother was looking for a way to get back into exercising, Alia told her about Kangoos and encouraged her to check them out. “My original thought when I saw them on the internet was, ‘I wouldn’t ever be interested in buying a pair of these,” Tall said. “But I did some research and bought two pair. It’s been wonderful.” Previously unable to run because of the pain in her knee and lower back, Kangoo Jumps have given Tall her life back. She is able to run four miles on a regular basis and has even stretched herself out to eight miles on occasion. “I’ve seen enormous changes in my own body,” Tall said. “We do hills, trails, all kinds of weather. I’m really impressed.” Originally conceived to help speed
recovery from injury, Kangoo Jumps are a European designed, tensionpowered rebounding shoe that combine the basics of walking and running with rebounding, all while reducing the impact on joints by up to 80 percent. Other benefits, according to multiple studies performed by NASA, include an increase in oxygen intake (17-20 percent) and calorie burn (twice as much as conventional running or walking), an improved metabolic rate, stimulation of the lymphatic system, which helps remove toxins from the body and eliminate fat build-up and also a state of euphoria from the naturally stimulating activity of jumping. For Ginny Morris, the owner of Old Town Bellevue’s specialty running shop Running Elements, Kangoo Jumps have provided another avenue to help athletes find an ideal blend of equipment and exercise. Running Elements specializes in custom shoe fitting and biomechanics and prides itself on blending Morris’ experiences as a life-long running enthusiast and running coach with her passion for helping others find the equipment they need to take back their health. Currently, Running Elements is the only place in the Pacific Northwest to
buy Kangoo Jumps. But when Morris heard of them, that wasn’t her first thought. Running Elements opened in April with the intention of bringing custom shoe fitting and running equipment expertise to Bellevue. Morris said the part she enjoys the most is seeing the look of excitement on a person’s face when they find the perfect pair of shoes or get that ideal fit to help relieve pain. “I was kind of thinking it was a hokey thing,” Morris said of her initial reaction to Kangoo Jumps. But the skepticism didn’t last long. While Kangoo Jumps are the ideal blend of exercise and rehabilitation equipment, Morris was in outstanding physical condition and wasn’t recovering from any kind of injury. But her husband and partner was. Greg Cosgrove had just underwent a complete rebuild on an Anterior Cruciate Ligament in one of his knees and like Tall, was looking for a way to get back to the active lifestyle he prided himself on. “He started jumping around and realized within five minutes he could break a sweat and get a workout with nothing on his knees,” Morris said. [ more KANGOOS page 30 ]
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The new face of the Sammamish baseball program isn’t really new at all. Athletic Director Pat McCarthy announced on Tuesday that Pete Orgill, an assistant with the Totems for the past three seasons, will be the next head baseball coach for the Totems. “He’s a tremendous coach,” McCarthy said. “He was a valuable part of the staff before and it’s great to keep that continuity in the program.” Orgill prepped at Yakima’s Davis High School, where he lettered all four years in baseball before graduating in 1995. He would go on to play catcher and first base for the University of Washington, where he was a member of back-to-back conference championships and was voted a captain of the 1999 team. The Anaheim Angels chose Orgill in the 36th round of the MLB first-year player draft out of college, but shoulder injuries kept his professional career from blossoming. Finding a familiar face was an added bonus for an already qualified candidate, according to McCarthy. “He’s been a head coach and played at a high level. We’re just excited to keep him on board,” McCarthy said. “The student-athletes know him and it’s great to keep that continuity in the program.” Orgill agreed that his familiarity with Totems’ players and his time as an assistant will maintain continuity in the program. “The exciting thing about this is I know the guys,” Orgill said. “Hopefully, we can pick up where we left off and keep building on what coach Ahern has been building.” Now a teacher, Orgill was the head baseball coach at rival Interlake from 20052008. His father, Pete Orgill Sr., has been the coach at his son’s alma mater in Yakima for the past 26 seasons. He will be inducted into the WSBCA Hall of Fame next month at Safeco Field.
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“He came back and said, ‘these Kangoo Jumps are the real deal.� That was all the more convincing Morris needed. The initial reservations Morris had about Kangoo Jumps quickly turned to enthusiasm about the possibilities such an innovative product would offer. She and Cosgrove did extensive research with exercise, medical and rehabilitation professionals, learning the practical benefits before they ever considered placing them on the shelves at Running Elements. The major benefit according to Morris is the opportunity to get people an alternative to elliptical machines
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From moving across the country to train at the boxing hubs in Colorado, to putting her all into daily training sessions, the Interlake High School graduate has worked hard to overcome being a 22-year-old boxing newcomer. The sweat and all-day training sessions have paid off for the scrappy athlete, who fights in the 122-pound weight class. But it hasn’t been without setbacks and loses. Love originally surprised everyone in the sport last year, by placing second at the Golden Gloves and fourth in the U.S. nationals with only more story online‌ 10 fights under her belt. bellevuereporter.com This past summer, she lost at the U.S. nationals and the Golden Gloves before finally snagging her spot on the 2012 Olympic Trials at the National Police Athletic League championships earlier this month. Along the way, the underdog has garnered national attention. In a good way. Christy Halbert, arguably the most powerful voice in the movement to make women’s boxing an Olympic sport, has taken Love under wing and will train her until the February trials. That’s where Love will battle tough odds and fierce competition from athletes such as 2011 national champion, Marlen Esparza, for a spot on Team USA. The Bellevue Reporter spoke with Love- to discuss her amateur boxing career and aspirations of an Olympic medal. REPORTER: What challenges have you faced this summer? AL: At nationals, I fought the number-one girl the first day, [Esparza], who is so amazing. I lost by one point. At the Golden Gloves, I was smashing everybody. The judges ended up taking the win from me. It was controversial. My opponent, Rosalinda Rodriguez, came up to me and said I should have won. Also, at the Police Athletic League championships, my coach was supposed to go with me. That was my last shot, the last qualifier for the Olympic trials, but he didn’t come. That was heartbreaking. However, there, I beat one of the girls who was in the top four, so that’s how I got my spot in the trials. REPORTER: The fact that Halbert will be training you is a huge deal. How does it feel that she chose to work with you? AL: I’m thankful. She’s so cool, nice and smart. Plus, she’s a female coach; I think I’m done guy coaches. REPORTER: Aside from training with Halbert, What are your plans from now until the trials in February? AL: I’m going back to Washington to pull some fundraisers, which pay for my travel, living and training expenses. I really want to see my mom, recharge my batteries, hang out with my llamas and my weenier dog.
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Scoreboard Games played 10/14 Bellevue 61 Sammamish 7 The Wolverines used touchdowns from Ari Morales, John Nguyen, Budda Baker and a pair of scores from Reuben Mwehla to build a 40 point lead at the half against the overmatched Totems. Bellevue will travel to Mount Si tonight to face the 5-2 Wildcats, who currently sit in third place and are primed for to earn the final playoff spot from 3A KingCo. Sammamish will travel to Mercer Island to face the second-place Islanders. Interlake 58 LW 26 Leading by only a single point after the first quarter, the Interlake offense kicked into high gear in a second frame that saw running back Jordan Todd go over 200 yards on the ground and his team extend its lead beyond the reach of the last-place Kangs. Todd finished with four scores. A visit to Liberty is up next for the Saints, who currently sit in the third and final 2A playoff spot out of the Seamount League. Newport 42 Redmond 24 Junior quarterback Isaac Dotson broke a scoreless tie in the second quarter with a 16-yard touchdown run and added another score on a 59-yard pass to Neil Hones to close the half. He added another rushing score in the third quarter to go with touchdown passes to Drew Sample and Nate Anderson, who also returned an interception for a score in the fourth quarter. The win clinches a crossover playoff game for Newport, which used a similar situation last season to play all the way into the 4A state quarterfinals. Issaquah will welcome Newport tonight in a game that will decide the third and fourth seed from the division.
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Teens offered chance to do science at Mercer Slough The word “science� brings to mind many different pictures: beakers, white lab coats and microscopes, textbooks or maybe an astronomer peering through a telescope. But it also can mean getting your hands dirty and doing some cool experiments. This fall, high school and home school students have the opportunity to step away from the typical high school chemistry curriculum and discover what it’s like to be real scientists at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue, a collaboration between the City of Bellevue and Pacific Science Center, an independent, not-for-profit educational institution. Utilizing state-of-theart laboratory and field equipment, students will participate in hands-on investigations of the Slough,
taking advantage of the living laboratory of the wetland. Seminars include 16 sessions meeting twice a week either in the morning or after school. Registration is now open for seminars starting in October. Pacific Science Center provides science-based education programs targeted to youth and. With the same focus, the City of Bellevue provides environmental interpretive programs for
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I can walk four miles without losing a beat. Five miles and I need a stretcher. But I hope this will change as a result of a class I’m taking at the Bellevue and Newcastle YUMCAs. It’s called Feldenkrais, named after an Israeli physicist turned movement improvement pioneer. Becoming an efficient walker is my goal. My classmates are involved for different reasons, for example, preparing to run a marathon, or improving balance to avoid a bone-fracturing fall. Others may want to become better players in a competitive sport, dance more gracefully, or rid themselves of a chronic pain. Teachers say that Feldenkrais can be used to improve any aspect of human movement. Lessons focus on a single body part, say, a shoulder. What you don’t realize initially is that the single body part you’re working on is connected to every other body part and before you know it, everything is moving, albeit at a leisurely pace. Throughout
the session, you are creating new habits of movement to replace old ones that require more effort. Feldenkrais teacher Irene Pasternack says her life has been transformed by learning to move her body more efficiently. At 40, she had a herniated disc and “I couldn’t make breakfast for my kids and take a shower without having to lie down in between.� These days, at age 53 she can garden all day, cover 30 miles on her in-line skates, and skate a marathon. I already see small signs of improvement from participating in this class, the most encouraging being that I grew taller this past summer; from one doctor’s appointment to the next, I recovered about threequarters of an inch I had lost in height. Not bad for spending an hour lying on the floor exploring how my hips and shoulders worked together. For more information on Feldenkrais classes, contact Anne McDowell at amcdowell@seattleymca.org or 425-746-9900.
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Lisa Brummel, a co-owner of the Seattle Storm and Chief People Officer of Microsoft, speaks to a crowd of 1,700 about hunger during Hopelink’s Reaching Out Luncheon Monday at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. CARRIE WOOD, Kirkland Reporter
About 1,700 attendees look on as Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio gives an audio message from New York during Hopelink’s Reaching Out Luncheon Monday at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Colicchio was set to attend the event, but an emergency back surgery prevented him from attending in person. CARRIE WOOD, Kirklnd Reporter
Brummel talked about educating people on what is healthy and what is not nutritious. The third part was spreading the message.
“Growing vegetables is not hard,� said Brummel. “You can grow some in a pot in your home.� A short video described Brummel’s part in the cause with Sunnyside Farm. “It was created 17 years ago and started with a few (garden) beds and a wonderful piece of land to give back,� said Brummel. “Now we produce 1,000 pounds to donate to Hopelink.� Hopelink is an intricate part of Sunnyside Farm, which is located in Sunnyside. “It takes an organization like Hopelink to connect our organization to people who need it,� said Brummel. Brummel said that Colicchio wanted to leave a final message to “never give up, always give what you can and push legislators because that is what it will take.� Hopelink CEO Marilyn Mason-Plunkett said the organization’s needs just keep growing. “The reality of today’s world is that so many people are experiencing the economic slowdown,� said Mason-Plunkett. And that need is outpacing Hopelink’s resources. She referenced the fact that in
2010 Hopelink turned away 84 families per month and in 2011 the organization was turning away approximately 127 families a month. “We are getting less funding from our cash-strapped public partners,� said Mason-Plunkett. But some of the successes were also highlighted during the event, such as former Redmond resident Jonathan Dickenson, who was highlighted in one of the many videos. Dickenson told his story of being homeless as a child and living in a five-seat car with five other family members. The sight of the apartment that his family lived in prior to becoming homeless was a stark reminder for the Hopelink board member. “I saw the video for the first time this morning and I got choked up,� said Dickenson, whose family was helped out of its situation by the Hopelink organization. For more information about Hopelink, visit www.hope-link.org or call 425-8696000.
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Many Eastside residents know Tom Colicchio from Bravo’s TV show “Top Chef.� Most don’t know how far his passion for ending hunger in the United States extends. Colicchio was scheduled to be the main speaker during Hopelink’s Reaching Out Luncheon on Monday at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue to raise money for the non-profit that seeks to end hunger and homelessness on the Eastside. But not even an emergency back surgery could prevent Colicchio from lending his voice to the cause. “I have been active for years in the battle against hunger and I am not alone,� said Colicchio in an audio message from New York, while urging those in attendance to help Hopelink. “But it has grown worse.� The event raised $1.16 million for Hopelink. The organization raised more than $1 million last year for the same event. Colicchio told a story of an 11-year-old girl that he met in New York whose family was living off of chips, soda and ramen noodles, as it was all they could afford. But he pointed out that hunger in the U.S. is not like what most people think of: starving or skinny children in Africa. “Her and her siblings were overweight and they regularly had colds and infections,� said Colicchio. “Managing a problem isn’t solving it.� With Colicchio not able to physically attend, Lisa Brummel, a co-owner of the Seattle Storm and Chief People Officer with Microsoft, stepped up to extend the message to the audience of 1,700. Brummel, dressed in a chef ’s coat, said that she was able to talk to Colicchio and while she wanted to ask questions about Top Chef, all he wanted to talk about was ending hunger. “He is on a mission to stop hunger in America,� said Brummel. “We have a lot of things in common.� She described three main areas that people need to focus on to end the problem. The first was educating others on how to farm and what goes into growing vegetables. “When you see the look in a child’s eye when they put a seed in the ground and then come back to see what they have grown it is amazing,� said Brummel. The second issue is knowing what to eat. “We are a highly industrious nation and we can produce a lot,� said Brummel. “But a lot of it is highly unhealthy.�
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Sarah Langton and Trinity Parker pose with one of the performers at the KidsQuest Children’s Museum carnival Oct. 1. Courtesy Photo
KidsQuest raises $210,000 More than $210,000 was raised Oct. 1 for KidsQuest Children’s Museum at its fourth annual carnival and gala dinner held at Meydenbauer Center. More than 460 people attended the museum’s only fundraising event, which included games and a Cirque du Soleil-style show. The funds will support the museum’s educational programs and exhibits. For more information, go to www.kidsquestmuseum. org.
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Sunrise For Children will holds its first auction dinner Nov. 5 at the Hilton Hotel in Bellevue. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping oppressed children in Washington and across the world live a better quality of life. Tickets are $100 a person and attendance at the auction, appetizers and a three-course dinner meal. Wine and soft drinks are complimentary and will be served throughout the entire event. Among the auction items are wine weekend getaways, a New York shopping spree, a holiday party at the Governor’s mansion and $5,000 toward orthodontics. Doors to the event open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. RSVP should be made by Oct. 20 to reserve a place. More information is available by contacting Lauren Wills at 425-453-1450 or by email at lauren@sunriseforchildren. org.
A fundraising event Monday at Peaks Frozen Yogurt Bar at Crossroads Bellevue Mall raised $5,000 to benefit Children’s Hospital. The event was held with the Bing and MSN Divisions of Microsoft to help the hospital’s “Eat Well, Be Active� Guild fight childhood obesity. The event included free trips to the self-serve frozen yogurt bar along with door prizes, raffles and auction items.
Couple to discuss American Dream Scott and Christina Dudley will explore the American Dream and how it affects people personally as part of the 8th Annual Literary Event at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue. Scott Dudley and Christina Dudley both taught literature at Stanford University. Scott is senior pastor at the church. Christina is the author of the novels “Everliving,� “Mourning Becomes Cassandra,� “The Littlest Doubts� and “Mia and the Magic Cupcakes.� A freewill offering will be received to support the church’s library ministries. First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue is located at 1717 Bellevue Way NE. More information is available by calling 425-454-3082 or at www.belpres.org.
Get in the swim The Seattle Synchronized Swim Team will hold a free Try Synchro Day from 3-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Redmond Pool. The event is open to ages 6-12 able to swim a lap of crawl stroke and a lap of breast stroke. The pool is located at 17535 NE 104th St. More information is available at www.seattlesynchro.com or 253-9514388.
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Bellevue College will treat people to a front-row seat to journey to the furthest reaches of the universe and experience the beauty and destructive power of “Stars,� on Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 at the Geer Planetarium. The planetarium uses the advanced Digistar 3 computer system to project and move images of the stars. Tickets for the popular shows are free, but because seating is limited they should be reserved at the Brown Paper Tickets website: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/198381 An additional 15 seats will be saved for those who were unable to reserve advance tickets online. At 7 p.m. a waitlist sign-up sheet will be posted outside of the Planetarium. The Geer Planetarium is in Room B244 on the Bellevue College campus, 3000 Landerholm Circle.
Bellevue College dedicated the Courter Family Athletic Pavilion Oct. 8 to honor the Courter family for their support and long-time commitment to Bellevue College and its students. The Courter family, owners of Honda Auto Center of Bellevue, has been a fixture in the Bellevue business and education community for decades. The family has been an integral part of the success and growth of Bellevue College, officials say. Al has been a driving force on the Bellevue College Foundation board since he joined it in 1991. The family has since supported the Northwest Center for Emerging Technologies, the Early Learning Center, an upgrade to the Geer Planetarium and BC Bulldog Athletics. The Courter Family also endowed an Interior Design Scholarship that helps students get started in this challenging and in-demand field.
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Pacific Sound Chorus is searching for women singers in the Bellevue, Issaquah and Sammamish areas. The groups rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Music Works at 14360 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue. Musical knowledge is not necessary to join — voice training and music education are offered as part of members’ benefits. Membership in the group is offered at no cost during the months of October, November and December. The chorus will perform its holiday show Dec. 13 at the East Shore Unitarian Church in Bellevue. More information and directions to Music Works is available by calling 425 822-0949 or by email at caroladrew@aol.com.
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Purrfect Pals will hold its Black Call Ball Oct. 22, a fundraising sale and auction to benefit the non-profit, no-kill cat shelter and sanctuary. The evening will feature more than 500 items for sale in a silent and live auction, a champagne reception and three-course vegetarian or vegan dinner including wine. For more information, call 360-652-9611 or visit www. purrfectpals.org.
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PUBLIC NOTICES The State of Washington, Department of Transportation is acquiring property and/or property rights for the SR 405, NE 8th St to SR 520 Braided Ramps I/C Impts project. Negotiations to acquire the property described below have reached an impasse; therefore the State is preparing to submit to the Attorney General’s Office a request for acquisition of this property and/ or property rights through a condemnation action. This is done to assure that the rights of the individual property owner and the rights of all the taxpayers of the state are equally protected. The final action meeting at which the State as condemner will decide whether to authorize the condemnation of the property will take place at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 15700 Dayton Ave. N., Shoreline, WA. The property owners
may provide information prior to the meeting for the State to consider at this meeting. Information may be submitted in writing to the State of Washington, Department of Transportation, Attn: John Jensen, Real Estate Services Manager, P.O. Box 330310, MS 118, Seattle, WA 98133-9710, or by phone to John Jensen at 206-440-4163, prior to the meeting. Assessed Owner: Keystone Capital Company, Inc. Taxpayer/Lessee: Lowe’s HIW, Inc. Property Address:11959 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98005 Tax Parcel Numbers: 2825059047 & 2825059038 Brief Legal Description: Ptn NW¼NW¼ of Section 28, T25N, R5E, WM Published in the Bellevue Reporter on October 14, 2011 and October 21, 2011. #535553.
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Bellevue seeking new transportation commissioner The Bellevue City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on the Transportation Commission. The new commissioner will serve the remainder of a term to expire in May 2012, and then will be eligible for reappointment to a full four-year term. The Transportation Commission advises the council about transportation issues in Bellevue. The seven-member commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. Candidates must be Bellevue residents. Residents in newly annexed areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Residents can apply online at http://www.bellevuewa. gov/apply-boards.htm or pick up an application from the City Clerk’s Office or the Service First desk in City Hall, as well as in the Bellevue Regional Library, the Lake Hills Library or Mini City Hall at Crossroads Bellevue. An application also can be requested to be faxed by calling 452-6466. Applications may be handwritten, typed or computergenerated; a resume may be attached. They must go to the Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA 98009-9012.
Police get new tools to ID criminals It just got easier for police to confirm a suspect’s real identity when the person tries to use a false name. New computer capabilities now give police throughout Washington the ability to retrieve driver license photos. Police can use their in-car computer to quickly and efficiently confirm the identity of the people they contact. Previously, police officers had to rely on text descriptions of physical characteristics to make a positive identification. Most law enforcement agencies in Washington will have the capability to view driver license photos through ACCESS by November. The ACCESS system is managed and operated by the WSP’s Criminal Records Division and is designed to give law enforcement the ability to query multiple state and national databases as a tool in the administration of criminal justice.
BC names search advisory group The Bellevue College Board of Trustees has approved a 15-member Presidential Search Advisory Committee. Trustee Marie Gunn will chair the group, with Trustee Steve Miller serving as vice chair. The executive search firm of Greenwood/Asher is conducting the search process for the college. More information, and an opportunity for the public to give input, is at http://depts.bellevuecollege.edu/presidentsearch/
Hill-Top Restaurant postcard, early 1960s. COURTESY PHOTO, Eastside Heritage Center Postcard Collection
The Hill-Top Café Long-time residents of the Eastside may recall the HillTop Café, a local dining establishment that contained a motel, a restaurant and a bar. The café was located in the Eastgate-Factoria area between Highway 10 and the Bellevue Airport. The Hill-Top was demolished when Highway 10 expanded to become I-90 in the BELLEVUE’S late 1960s or early 1970s. It PAST has been difficult to gather This week’s… any hard facts regarding this restaurant, but fond memories are easy to come by. The Eastside Heritage Center put out a call for information on this subject a few years ago. Here are a few of the statements that we received: “It was popular with truck drivers! As I remember, it sat right beside the airport about where the Subaru Dealership is now. It disappeared in the 1960s when they built that first overpass across Highway 10.” “I remember it, and I remember eating there after work when I was at a company called United Control, which later became Sunstrand. That was in the late 1960s. I suspect it ‘disappeared’ sometime in the early 1970s, but that is about as close as I can come. There used to be a little airport there, too.” “I used to hang out there all the time in the late 1960’s and early 1970s. That was the only restaurant and motel open all night on the east side. “The Hill Top was a magnet each August for Lake Hills kids – several of the hydroplane teams from Detroit stayed there each year during Seafair and parked their boats out front on display. That was a big deal in the 1950s and early ‘60s.”
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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Sandusky Radio is a great private company that still believes in investing in its people. We are looking for motivated full-time employees to join our dynamic sales force in these performancebased sales positions. You should have a keen desire to achieve high levels of productivity in an extremely competitive, fast-paced, exhilarating environment. Radio and digital sales experience preferred; must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Challenge, fun and growth are just a part of our benefits package. Requirements: Minimum of two years media sales experience –Web sales experience a plus – Clean driving record – Professional appearance – Good computer skills. (Ongoing posting) MOViN™ & KIXI PART-TIME PROMOTION TEAM MOViN 92.5 (KQMV) & KIXI AM 880 are seeking responsible, outgoing, enthusiastic and friendly individuals to represent the station at various promotional events in the Seattle/Tacoma Metro Area. A strong work ethic with a positive attitude and strong customer service and organizational skills a must. Some previous Marketing and/or Promotions experience required. This position is for part-time event and on-site work as needed. Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. Successful applicants are organized, dependable self-starters in good health (some lifting of broadcast equipment involved). Be knowledgeable about our stations...so prep before you come here: www.movin925.com & www.kixi.com. PART-TIME ON AIR PERSONALITY Minimum of one year on-air experience, knowledge of radio voice-tracking procedures and a broad knowledge of both old and contemporary music. Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Successful candidates will be available to cover full-time air-shifts as needed. Position also requires being available for station appearances. (Ongoing posting) PART-TIME BOARD OPERATORS Requires a minimum of one year of broadcast experience/education. AudioVault or similar digital system experience is preferred. Production and voice-work capabilities desired. Responsibilities include running board for 5-hour shift. Must be available to work weekends/ overnights and holidays. (Ongoing posting)
Send resume to: Human Resources Sandusky Radio – Seattle 3650 131st Ave SE, Suite 550 Bellevue, WA 98006 or jobs@sanduskyseattle.com Sandusky Radio-Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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www.bellevuereporter.com Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc 11100 Main St. #200 Bellevue, Washington 98004
FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK
Lakemont
Frank Sinatra met Frank Lloyd Wright and the idea was born. An absolutely private shy half acre Hideaway, truly just steps away from the exciting Downtown Bellevue action. 4,000 sqft on one level, no steps, all oriented toward a completely enclosed court yard designed for year around outdoor living and entertainment. Few of the highlights: water wall in entry, piano bar beats Daniel’s or the Canlis, 2 private master suites, movie theatre/700 sqft. rec.-room, glass covered heated atrium, 5 baths and the list goes on...
VUECREST $1,985,000
CSABA KISS
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MLS #283693
Gorgeous 2 Story Custom Home with finished daylight basement in sought after Forest Ridge Estates Community. This spectacular residence was crafted in 2001 & features 3,930 sq ft of living space including 5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Bathrooms, main floor Office/Den, 3 Car Garage & huge Rec Room/Bonus in the Basement. Additional 950+/- unfinished sq ft in Basement. NEW stainless steel appliances in fabulous Chef’s Kitchen. Very private & usable shy 1/4 acre lot with Newcastle Golf Course views.
The Saybrook- Yarrow Point
$8,750,000
MLS#283823
Drawing inspiration from coastal architecture in Connecticut, this waterfront estate echoes timeless style at every turn. The shingled exterior & traditional lines create harmony with the serene lakeside setting. A remarkable 115 feet of waterfront & west facing views. Artfully designed for the way we live today, for both formal & casual gatherings. Relax with friends on the sweeping veranda. Subtle luxury. Understated elegance. A true classic in every way. http://www.saybrookyarrowpoint.com
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$760,000
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Csaba Kiss, Associate Broker with 22 years of experience has a passion for Real Estate, focused on meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of his clients. Csaba knows having a keen sense of the market place is invaluable in helping advise you on maximizing your real estate objectives. As a listing agent, he will create a plan to maximize your homes current value and will provide you with unparalleled and innovative marketing programs – proven to get homes sold successfully. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Csaba is trained to help you find and negotiate the best property and value for your needs.
Yarrow Point
$3,600,000
MLS #274735
Beautiful Yarrow Point Waterfront. West facing, street to beach property located in prime Yarrow Point. Cozy Cove, private setting, beach,mature landscaping, sport court, boat house, green house, gardening shed. Bring your builder or use ours. Incredible value.
Art Whittlesey
425-503-5397 Artw@windermere.com
BELLEVUE’S NEIGHBORHOOD AGENTS
534 32nd Ave S, Leschi
$1,277,000
MLS #274623
New on Market. Given the historic style, all design decisions fell back on the view. All past owners did their part to keep it going for the next century. The incredible view dictates each room on all 3 levels each with its own private patios. Charm w/modern design & conveniences, open commercial gourmet kitchen, master w/rooftop entertaining area, unique historical details, ribbon hardwood floors, built in cabinets, shelves, & seating, walk out porches all supporting a Modern Leschi Craftsman in Paradise.
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206-605-1927
www.BeckyGray.net
CALL US TODAY for your free David Eastern 425-941-1199 deastern@windermere.com
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Kirkland
$998,500
MLS #273159
This beautiful custom built home reeks of quality. The moment you walk through the door you will be completely enchanted. The built-in cabinetries, the high ceilings that seem to go forever, the overall spaciousness are just a few of the appointments you will discover. Other features include a main floor master suite with French doors to your own English garden! Call today to see. See more photos at www.sheributler.com.
Sheri Butler
Art Whittlesey 425-503-5397 artw@windermere.com
Becky Gray 206-605-1927
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425-260-0127
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