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Bellevue man suspected of skimming BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to reporters with Sound Publishing on Friday, Oct. 25, about his goal for a legislative agreement on a state transportation plan by the Apple Cup in late November. CRAIG GROSHART, Bellevue Reporter
Gov sets deadline for transportation plan BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
Before an Apple Cup champion emerges, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he wants to see an approved transportation bill on his desk crafted through a bipartisan effort and identifying $10 billion in revenue sources needed to keep the state’s roads and bridges from
failing. “November is the month for action here,” Inslee told a room full of Sound Publishing editors and reporters on Friday, Oct. 25. “Actually, April and May were the months.” The governor said he is disappointed the Senate was unable to come up with a transportation bill after six months while the House passed its
legislation. Senate Republicans opted not to approve the House bill in favor of launching a listening tour in Washington to find ways to find savings through reforms before pushing for tax increases. Inslee said there is a need for reform, which is already occurring within the Washington State Department of Transportation with the appointment
of Lynn Peterson as head of the agency, as well as making improvements to permitting processes, cutting fat from projects, streamlining maintenance and leaner management of the transportation department. Peterson also attended the Sound Publishing meeting.
The Secret Service is investigating a Bellevue man’s involvement with a possible skimming plot originating in his home country in the Republic of Moldova and later with the discovery of multiple gift cards at his home believed to have been used to encode stolen credit card information. A package destined for Burien was halted at a Moldovan post office in September and found to contain a skimmer ( a device used to obtain credit card information to produce counterfeit cards), Cirlig a USB device, a rectangleshaped device fitted with a camera and a power supply, according to an affidavit for search warrant filed in King County Superior Court. The Secret Service allowed the package to be delivered to the intended recipient as part of its investigation. According to the affidavit, the package was delivered by a postal inspector and Secret Service agent to the Burien man at the Bellevue Library near where the man works at the Danube Bistro. The man told the agent he agreed to receive the package from a friend, a 23-year-old Moldovan native he
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‘Life on Nubis’ author talks tech, economics and whether man will be displaced BY DANIEL NASH BELLEVUE REPORTER
Technology is changing; perhaps more rapidly than at any point in history. Do we know what the future will look like even 20 years from now? A decade? Five? One Sammamish author and futurist, Robert Harken, has taken a look at two possible fu-
tures — both fewer than 30 years away — and what they would mean for humanity. Harken published “Snow Falling,” a short story about a woman fighting for privacy and survival in a social media-driven economy, in November. “Life on Nubis,”
his novel about interplanetary exodus after humanity’s displacement by hyper-efficient machines, was released in January to acclaim from the Midwest Book Review. Harken Harken will speak publicly about technological developments and the
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Interlake High School students questioned school board candidates about everything from academic standards to zero-tolerance policies at a groundbreaking student-run candidate forum. Interlake High School’s subchapter of the Pacific Northwest Junior State of America held a forum for the Bellevue School District’s Board of Directors on Oct. 22 after classes. Four of the five school board candidates up for election were present, including Krischanna Roberson for Director District No. 4; Ed Luera and My-Linh Thai for Director District No. 5; and Chris Marks, running unopposed for Director District No. 3. Tracy Trojovsky, running for District 4, was absent. The event was proctored by Junior Statesmen Hariharan Maheshwaran and Franklin Shen. Here are the highlights of the forum:
The forum began with questions submitted by JSA. “It is undoubtedly important for a politician to understand his or her constituency,” Shen said. “What do you think is the most important problem facing students in Bellevue?” Luera had heard from student ath-
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letes on the sports teams he coaches that overcrowding is a problem on campuses, he said. The candidate also cited a lack of vocational options for students. “Not everyone here may want to go to college,” he said. “So, what I would want to do is create more of an emphasis on … vocational tech with an (Advanced Placement) cap at each school so you don’t have to go from one school, get in your car and go to (another school).” Marks believes the greatest problem facing students is finding their area of academic interest, she said. “Ideally, all students find their way and find their path and find the thing that ignites their passion,” Marks said. “I think the journey to find that is … complex. Some kids know exactly what works for them, and not everybody does.” Roberson concurred, with the additional thought that students need to learn how to communicate their desires to parents and other adults in order to find fulfillment and guidance. “If I can sum it up, I’m going to say navigating,” she said. “You’re always trying to figure out how to navigate which way to go. And it’s not just with ‘Do I want to go to college, or do I want to go to vocational school?’ You’re also talking about ‘How do I talk to … my parents? How do I navigate me trying to tell them what I want as opposed to what they want me to do?’ ” Thai opened by saying her campaign is SEE BOARD, 11
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Progress on Coal Creek bridge BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
The Coal Creek Bridge project is on schedule to reopen all four lanes of travel by December with a final completion date set for the end of September 2014. Project Manager Bruce Jensen said construction of the west half of the bridge, which started over the summer, allowed traffic to be diverted there last week. Olympic Pipeline can now reconnect to its live fuel line running under Coal Creek Parkway, which will occur in early November. “They’re really vital to Seatac and other places to the south,” he said of Olympic’s fuel lines, “and we also want to be really careful working around them. It just makes the whole project complicated.” The new bridge is replacing a failing culvert between Southeast 60th Street and Forest Drive, which can no longer handle heavy flows and is causing migration problems for salmon populations. “The existing culvert, which is nine feet in diameter, has been their since the 1980s. It is deteriorated and corroded,” Jensen said. “During really large flooding events, logs float down and have kind of gotten tangled at the mouth of the culvert.”
The project also includes running a connection under the bridge to an already extensive trail system in Coal Creek Park. Jensen said hikers and runners are currently tempted to dash across the parkway, but will soon have a continuous trail with a wall for people to stop and look over at passing fish. “It’s a really nice habitat project that we’re doing in addition to improving conveyance and making it safer,” he said. Utility companies will be removing fiber optic lines from the east side of the project area and relocating them to the west this winter at off-peak hours or at night. While all four lanes will reopen by the beginning of December, Coal Creek Parkway will go back to two lanes once Olympic Pipeline begins connecting its second pipeline near the end of February. The east side of the bridge construction project will begin in April. The bid for the project came in at $3.4 million with $6 million earmarked by the city through utilities funding. It was identified as a capital improvement project several years ago based on its deterioration and the fact that 28,000 vehicles travel Coal Creek Parkway daily. Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602; bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
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“Much Ado About Nothing” will be performed by the Seattle Shakespeare Co. through Nov. 17 at the Centre Theatre. The comic matchmakers’ tale will play 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Ticket prices range from $33 to $43. More info at seattleshakespeare.org. 305 Harrison St., Seattle.Wash. 98109.
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Citizenship classes prep residents for naturalization test at local libraries BY KELLY MONTGOMERY ISSAQUAH-SAMMAMISH REPORTER
The pledge of allegiance is something a lot of Americans take for granted. But for those who are able to say it for the first time as their dream of becoming a U.S. citizen turns into reality, it means everything. On a recent Monday at the Bellevue Library, the U.S. Citizenship Class started with cheers, smiles and cookies. One regular attendee announced that after years of waiting, she had received her U.S. citizenship. The woman, who wished to remain nameless, couldn’t express how excited she was. Becoming a U.S. citizen is a process and includes not only a $680 fee, but also a waiting period, an interview and multiple tests. Fortunately, there are many free U.S. citizenship class offered to help people prepare. The Bellevue Library is just one of 15 locations throughout King County where free tutoring is provided to those trying to gain U.S. citizenship. Specifically, the class focuses on the civic test, or “naturalization” test, which is the interview portion. “It’s made up of 100 questions and lessons are geared around memorizing the answers to those questions,” said Jo Davinta, the Diversity Program Coordinator at the Bellevue Library. “In the actual interview, the person will be asked 10 questions of which six they have to get right.” These questions range in topic, from principles of American democracy to the colonial period and independence. By day, Ann Ewel is the Director of Library Services at Overlake School. By night, she is the class tutor of the Bellevue Library U.S. citizenship class. This October marked her fifth year as a volunteer. “I have a background in history and in the library (and) when I saw the flyer asking for volunteers to teach the citizenship class, it felt like a really good fit for me,” she said.
Ann Ewel, standing, has worked as a volunteer tutor for five years. She is the director of library services at Overlake School. KELLY MONTGOMERY, Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter Ewel said it’s truly amazing how well the class works, especially without knowing who will attend on any given night. The class is free, open to the public and requires no registration. The class resources are provided, for the most part, by the King County Library. However, Ewel has collected materials over the years. “I continue to think about and come up with new ways to engage the students in the material and for them to talk and to feel comfortable asking questions,” she said. “I keep
doing it because I really enjoy the people who come to the class, and I think they will make a positive contribution to our community, like generations of immigrants who have come before them.” Alah Salah, 33, has been in the country for five years and took his test on Oct. 28. He said the class has helped him tremendously. “When I read the book, I don’t understand. But when (the teacher) explains it, I understand,” he said. Salah, who is from Morocco, said he looks forward to having more rights and being able to vote. But above all, he wants to bring his wife to the U.S. to start a family, a much easier task if you are a citizen. Sharon Adams, 36, moved to the area from Malaysia eight years ago with her Australian husband. She said the class is very informative and actually helps because there are discussions and explanations opposed to simply memorizing answers. “No matter what you study or how well you know it, you can forget when you get nervous,” said Adams, who takes the test Nov. 6. “Hopefully it all goes well.” Adams is also motivated by family. “To be able to sponsor my mom would be amazing,” she said. “She may not want to come, but at least she would have the option.” A 57-year-old woman from Syria and first-time visitor to the class said she came to the states two months ago with her 23-year-old daughter. She asked to remain nameless, but said that ultimately, she wishes she could stay here. “All my family is in Syria. I have to go back,” she said. “But to listen to English and hear the history is comforting and educational.” Ewel said she believes that most of the people in the class see becoming a citizen as an opportunity for a better life and she loves when they come back to share experiences. “In a time when our government is in disarray and we see so many negative things on the news, it helps to remind me that this is a really wonderful place to live,” Ewel said.
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Thai good for Special and Gifted Ed As a mother of four children in the Bellevue School District, including two special needs students and one in the Prism (Gifted) program, I believe that My-Linh Thai is the best candidate for Bellevue School Board. She is a completely selfless person who is truly concerned with understanding so that she can make the best decisions for all students. I have appreciated the time that she has spent with me and other parents learning about the issues surrounding both Special Needs and Gifted students within our district. She has spent countless hours talking to parents, student, teachers and administrators. Her desire to learn is unparalleled! I have been amazed by her passion and commitment. It is clear to me that she truly cares about each and every Bellevue student. I have no doubt that she will represent the needs of my kids that straddle both sides of the spectrum, as well as my “average” child.
Susie Piez, Bellevue
Luera has experience and passion I am writing today to endorse Ed Luera for position five on the Bellevue School Board. As a parent of two young children in the Bellevue School District, it is important to me that my children get the best education possible. The high quality of schools here is something we must not take for granted. That is why electing someone with the background, experience and compassion of Ed Luera is critical as we move forward with the challenges facing our district. Our schools are facing an uncertain future with student growth challenging us to manage our resources and still put all students in a position to succeed. We are at a crossroads that requires great leadership and steady hands. Ed understands the value of a great education and of hard work. Ed achieved early success rising out of poverty to attend Harvard and Columbia, two of the finest educational institutions our country has to offer. Ed believes every student must be given the tools, education and opportunities
to allow them to succeed, and then challenged to develop and use their abilities so that they will succeed. While Ed has achieved great success in both his personal and professional lives, he has still donated countless hours to helping our students succeed. Ed believes in strong accountability for results; he knows that only by hard work and honoring the whole student can we expect and build for success. Last, Ed is no politician. He is instead a man with great warmth, passion and energy to help make Bellevue the best place to live. I am proud to support Ed Luera and all of our children and ask you to do the same.
Greg Ferland, Bellevue
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Thai Brings passion and integrity Like many of this publication’s readers, I care deeply about district issues that affect our kids and our schools. I want our school board to be filled with smart people who are passionate, hard-working, and tenacious, particularly when it comes to providing the absolute best possible educational experience for our children. With that set of criteria in mind, I can wholeheartedly endorse My-Linh Thai for Bellevue School Board. Rarely have I met someone whose earnest good nature and strong advocacy for all students are as apparent as they are in My-Linh. She is filled with energy and compassion, understands and promotes advocacy and diversity, and sincerely drives towards the best possible outcomes for everyone around her. She’s not afraid to ask questions and find consensus, even in the most challenging situations. My-Linh has repeatedly shown, through her months
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of campaigning, that she is a person of high integrity, and I greatly value that in someone running for a position as important to our children as this is. Her immense and innate good will, combined with her extensive skills and experience in a variety of positions in and around Bellevue schools, make her someone who has earned my trust, and my endorsement. I hope she’ll have the opportunity to earn yours, too.
Noelle Barnes, Bellevue
Luera understands district’s needs I am supporting Ed Luera for Bellevue School Board, Position No. 5. Excellent education for every student and eliminating the achievement gap are two of his top goals. Also, his own education and training make Ed uniquely qualified to address growth and overcrowding problems currently plaguing the Bellevue School District. Ed has been volunteering his expertise to work with the district to analyze growth projections to ensure enough teachers are hired before school begins. Ed believes redistricting is not the answer because it breaks up communities which play an important role in a school’s success. Increased class sizes are also not a solution because this hampers learning and puts additional stress on already over-worked teachers. Ed is a Latino candidate and understands the diverse needs in the district. He understands that education is the way up and out for students with limited economic resources. America is still a country of opportunity and a
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solid education makes it possible to ensure every child’s dreams are met. Please vote for Ed Luera if you also believe the education of our children is vital to the continued success of our nation.
Cynthia Cole, Bellevue
Compassion, competence for the Bellevue School Board As a Harvard trained economist, top graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and successful business leader, Ed Luera has all of the skills, knowledge and experience that our School District will need to help guide the District as it deals with issues of overcrowding, enrollment forecasting, capital planning and efficient construction scheduling, righting our special needs programs, eliminating our achievement gap, diversity, etc. Ed Luera also offers our children heart. Seven years ago I moved my family to Bellevue from France to take a position with Microsoft. My daughter, Floriane, was a shy, but bright and athletically gifted eleven year old who we enrolled in Chinook’s ELL program. Wanting to continue her track training, we joined a small local track club and that is when we met Luera. Since then, Luera has mentored my daughter and helped her and our family adjust to this wonderful country. I remember calling Ed in a panic with my daughter crying
in the background because she had just learned that she would be moved to a new high school in the District and leave all of her friends behind. Ed immediately invited me over to his house so he could help me compose a letter to the District requesting a transfer due to hardship. The request was accepted and Floriane blossomed at Bellevue High. She has just been informed by Harvard College that she has been accepted to attend next fall and is looking forward to following in Ed’s footsteps at this world class institution. Ed Luera’s compassion for the welfare of my daughter made all the difference in her life’s path and it is Ed’s enourmously big heart that will make all the difference for all our children on the Bellevue School Board.
Serge Ngako Kameni, Somerset
Thai is proven My-Linh Thai has already proven her qualifications to be a valued member on the Bellevue School Board. She understands both the strengths and challenges of our diverse community. She recognizes that Bellevue is nationally known for its excellence because of the talented, devoted educators and the supportive community. She is also realistic and, like the district, she strives to bridge the achievement gap so all students can succeed academically and personally. My-Linh knows that in addition to class size, it is essential to meet the needs of each student within the classroom. By electing My-Linh to the school board, you are ensuring that Bellevue’s students will be building a better future for themselves and our community.
Ruth Richlen, Bellevue
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Thai an asset My-Linh will be a tremendous asset as a school board member. She is a tireless volunteer, understands how important it is to listen to all points of view and knows how a positive attitude attracts good things to happen! She is compassionate, friendly and well-respected.
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Robinson ready for council For the past four years the Bellevue City Council has focused its agendas and staff time on the issues of light rail and the needs of downtown. It is time for the rest of Bellevue to get some long overdue attention. Understanding this situation, the clear choice for Bellevue City Council Position No. 6 is Lynne Robinson. Lynne has extensive Bellevue experience, a proven record of excellence in working with community groups, and has shown notable dedication in her volunteer work. It is no wonder that Lynne has been endorsed by an impressive list of civic and business leaders, former and present elected officials, and citizens from every Bellevue neighborhood. As one endorser put it, “Lynne Robinson could walk in on the first day and be ready to do the job.” I am voting for Lynne Robinson so that will happen.
Nan Campbell, Bellevue
a neighbor and a friend, I have known Vandana and her family for a decade. She has been consistently and persistently engaged and active in supporting all things Bellevue, including her neighbors, her son’s schools and the greater community, in real, tangible ways. It is exciting to me as a 20-plus year Bellevue resident to see her continuing to serve the Bellevue community by running for Bellevue City Council. She will objectively and wisely utilize the experience she has gained through her dedicated public health career and tireless public service (serving on the Washington State Pharmacy Board, as a Volunteer Advisor with Bellevue College, and as an Overlake Hospital Foundation Trustee, to name just a few). I am voting for Vandana Slatter because I have known her to be trustworthy, tenacious, engaged and smart. We need innately collaborative people like Vandana on our Bellevue City Council to respectfully and thoughtfully listen and resolve not only the day to day typical city issues to ensure our neighborhoods, our children and indeed our entire community prosper, but also to consider bigger issues important to Bellevue residents like ensuring access to world class healthcare and education.
Katy Harris, Bellevue
Robinson best prepared Lynne Robinson simply has the stronger resume, a point that the Bellevue Reporter glossed over in its endorsement in the race. As noted, Robinson has been engaged in
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Bellevue First Congregational Church on 108th Avenue Northeast is going to be sold. Real estate companies speculate a buyer will use the land to construct a high-rise to join others in the area.
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Bellevue First Congregational Church’s downtown property is up for sale, and the prime real estate on 108th Avenue Northeast is getting approached by a high level of interested parties. The church has gone on media lockdown since taking issue with earlier reports of the pending sale by other news agencies, said Lead Pastor
Kevin Brown, who referred a request for comment from the Reporter to Jim Young, chairman of the church’s real estate committee. Jason Rosauer, senior vice president with Kidder Mathews, the commercial real estate company representing the church, said Tuesday he has only been given permission to confirm it is conducting sale of the property at 752 108th Ave. N.E. “We’ll know where we end up where we end up,” he said. Real estate company Colliers Inter-
national reports the church’s sale as one of three scheduled to close by the end of the year. The Beacon site and a high rise site purchase by Trammel Crow are the other two. To capitalize on zoning at the church site, Bret Jordan, managing director for Colliers International, said high-rise development will likely occur. He reported information received from Kidder Mathews is that a SEE CHURCH, 9
Bellevue Art and Frame closing after 51 years BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
Bellevue Art and Frame has a lot of history in Bellevue, but after 51 years of operation owner Robin McLane said competition from online retailers and declining business means closing shop permanently today. McLane purchased the company from Gary and Sharon Foote in 1994 with her business partner, Chris Hudson. The Footes started the store in 1962 as Bucket and Brush before changing the name. Ten years after buying the company, McLane added The Toy Place. In 2007, rising rental rates meant moving the business from 116th Avenue Northeast to a cheaper location on Northeast 20th Street that also provided 2,000 square feet of additional space, said McLane. Then the economy began its long downturn. “The buying pattern in our customers shifted to the Internet,” McLane said, adding many businesses began shipping their products directly to Amazon. “I
think there’s been no other time in history where the supply chain has been disrupted as it has.” A large part of Bellevue Art and Frame’s business was custom picture framing, but demand stopped in the recession and hasn’t recovered. “I haven’t printed out a photo in a really long time,” said McLane. “In some ways I feel like I’m going the way of Blockbuster or Tower Records or Barnes and Noble.” The business closed Wednesday and is open again 10 a.m. today for its closing sale. McLane said she has 13,000 square feet of inventory to liquidate and items can be purchased at up to 75 percent off. McLane said she’s overwhelmed by the support she’s received on her Facebook page. “It’s bringing me to tears because they’ve been so kind and sweet, and so generous with their comments and kind thoughts.” Brandon Macz: 425-4534602; bmacz@bellevuereporter.com.
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After opening more than a year ago, Walmart has proven to be a boon to the Kelsey Creek Shopping Center, which had gone nearly 10 years without an anchor tenant. The shopping center on Main Street fell on dark times following the closing of K-Mart 10 years ago, and had been referred to as “Little Detroit” for a time. That meant keeping lease rates low to retain its current tenants, said Brian Franklin, president of PMF Investments, which owns the center. Now, with Walmart’s Neighborhood Market - a groceryonly outlet - anchoring the shopping center, occupancy is at 92 percent and will be at 98 percent once committed new tenants move in. Franklin said the center likely wouldn’t have seen redevelopment without the big-box store. “You go from not having anything as your main draw to having something and, especially with a name like Walmart, you know you’re going to have people come to your store,” said Franklin. “It definitely put the center more on the map of being able to market it, because now there was a draw.” He said the Walmart opening has increased sales for all tenants and restaurants at the shopping center, and has proven a good match as it only offers grocery items and doesn’t compete with stores already located there. “Walmart obviously has a perception that draws a little more vocal majority and minority of people who like it and people who don’t,” Franklin said. “Once they came in, really what they do is drive a lot of traffic. “It causes lease rates to increase a little bit and improves the value of the shopping center to have an anchor, obviously.” The Walmart in Factoria has also been open just more than year ago, and the shopping center there has seen an increased occupancy from 77 percent to 95.5 percent. Kimco Realty, which owns The Marketplace at Factoria, is in the process of reporting its earnings, and was unable to contribute to this story at this time.
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contract to buy the church does exist with an offshore buyer. In June the Las Margaritas site across from the church sold at $531 per square foot or $31 million. “That gives a very good indication of what the church is worth, on the land,” said Steve Schwartz, managing director for Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate services firm with an office in Bellevue. “As we look at where we sit, right now, there is no new development going on for office. Everything you’re seeing right now is
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Public Health offers flu clinics Public Health - Seattle and King County will offer free flu vaccination clinics in the area 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, with Bellevue residents being directed to the Eastgate Public Health Center at 14350 S.E. Eastgate Way. Anyone six months of age and older is encouraged to get vaccinated, especially pregnant women and those with health problems like diabetes, asthma and heart or lung problems. For more information, call 206-296-4920. “Flu vaccine offers the
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WSP trooper suffers minor injuries in collision The Washington State Patrol cited a 30-year-old Bellevue man following a collision with a WSP patrol car parked on the left shoulder of Interstate 405 South near the westbound Interstate 90 exit on Sunday.
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used to work with at the bistro who now drives trucks for a living. The Burien man was given the package back with the skimming devices removed in order to execute a controlled delivery to the Bellevue man, later identified as Ion Cirlig. The package was delivered to Cirlig on Oct. 8, at which point he was surveilled back to his apartment on 108th Avenue Northeast and questioned. Cirlig claimed he was picking up the package for a former roommate and consented to a search of his apartment, which
Yohanes Darmawan was attempting to exit at westbound I-90 around 11:45 a.m., and lost control of his 2006 Honda Civic while making a lane change. His vehicle collided with a WSP Ford Crown Victoria parked on the shoulder of the road. Theodore Hahn, the 29-year-old trooper who was there investigating another collision, suffered minor injuries and was treated and released from Overlake Hospital on Sunday. Darmawan was cited for speed too fast for road conditions, and was not injured in the collision. Neither drugs nor alcohol were a factor, according to WSP. Damage to the patrol car is estimated at $5,000.
uncovered more than 30 Visa gift cards, cellular phones and a flash card in a shoe box inside a suitcase in his closet, according to the affidavit. The Bellevue man also produced five gift cards concealed in a white plastic glove from his pocket during the search. The Secret Service was granted the warrant to search SIM and micro SD cards found at Cirlig’s residence, along with other electronic devices, to uncover evidence of financial fraud, identity theft, unlawful factoring of transactions and criminal conspiracy. Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602; bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
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What the state doesn’t need, said the governor, is to channel sales tax revenue from the general fund to the transportation fund, as has been proposed by Republican lawmakers, or removing sales tax from transportation projects entirely. That would mean stripping more money from education, Inslee said, which is a step backward in fulfilling the Washington Supreme Court’s ruling the state needs to invest $3-4 billion more into education. “The first order of business is, don’t dig the hole any deeper, another $400 million deeper like some have suggested,” Inslee said. “There are people in one of the caucuses who suggested that let’s just dig that hole another $400 million deeper and take that money from the general fund that’s generated by sales tax from construction projects and move that money into the transportation fund. … It’s a scientific principle, once you are in the hole, stop digging.” While the governor said there are various avenues for approving a transportation plan and closing its funding gap, he doesn’t want to prejudge how the House and Senate will reach its final destination. Closing
tax loopholes would be one method of cost savings that could alleviate some of the burden for Washington residents, said Inslee, using as an example a tax exemption approved for the timber industry that oil and gas companies also are utilizing. The governor painted a bleak picture for the state should a transportation plan not be approved before the Apple Cup, which occurs on Black Friday next month. In King County, public transportation would be affected first. “The first thing that’s going to hit them between the eyes,” said Inslee, “is the elimination of bus service, and that has an economic toll on our state. It makes it more frustrating to get to work in the morning, but it also takes an economic toll on our state. That means companies don’t move here because congestion increases. It means that workers are stuck in traffic, so they show up to work later because they used to be able to take a reliable bus to work. Now, they’re waiting in their car sitting in a traffic jam waiting to get to Microsoft. It takes economic productivity out of the state.” Inslee said he understands the frustration of King County residents
facing potential tolling of the I-90 bridge between Interstate 5 in Seattle and Interstate 405 in Bellevue to make up the $1.4 billion shortfall for completion of the State Route 520 bridge project. He added the collapse of the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River earlier this year highlights the importance of proper maintenance. Tolling I-90 is not a certainty, and there are several options being considered, including 11 alternatives that would mitigate the impact to Mercer Islanders. Increasing the state gas tax is also a possibility. Inslee said he encourages Mercer Island residents to contact their state representatives. “They need to talk to their legislators now about this issue,” he said. “And here’s the reason: The more they convince legislators to find a solution that is not tolling, the better off they are. The more they convince their legislators to raise the $1.4 billion for 520 in some other way, which might mean a gas tax, it might mean licensing fees, whatever their other solution is, the less pressure there will be on tolling.” Brandon Macz: 425-4534602 or bmacz@bellevuereporter.com.
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ost of us take eating for granted. In fact, for many people, getting enough to eat is not the problem, getting too much is. It may be surprising to learn that there are over a half-million people right here in Western Washington who don’t get enough to eat on a daily basis. For children and adults living in or close to poverty, securing good, healthful food can be a real problem. That’s why Food Lifeline is so important to the Northwest. This efficient, non-profit organization is dedicated to helping end hunger in Western Washington. Food Lifeline works hard to make every bit of donated food and cash count. In 2012, Food Lifeline distributed over 36 million pounds of food, the equivalent of over 30 million meals. 95% of the food that Food Lifeline distributes is donated. Three of the programs that handle these donations are Seattle’s Table Program which is supplied by local restaurants and caterers who contribute prepared food, Produce for the People that collects fresh produce from wholesalers and retailers, and the Grocery Rescue Program that
collects products such as meat, dairy, fresh produce and baked goods from local grocery retailers. QFC participates in the Grocery Rescue Program year-round. QFC is proud to support Food Lifeline as our Charity of the Month in November and December. Through our “Bringing Hope to the Table” campaign we will be helping collect both food and cash donations that will assist in feeding thousands of hungry people during the cold winter months of the holiday season and for many months thereafter. Each year, QFC’s Bringing Hope to the Table campaign plays a crucial role in making sure that Food Lifeline has food items and assets to distribute food to hungry people through its many food banks, meal programs and its shelter network. There are many ways in which QFC customers can help support Bringing Hope to the Table. One way is to buy a pre-made bag of groceries for $10. These bags contain dry-good grocery items that Food Lifeline says its clients often request. You can also purchase food bank recommended items
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Police warn of area scammers Bellevue Police are warning the public about scammers hanging around area banks and conning vulnerable adults out of their money. The scam artists are linked to three cases that occurred in July, September and October where they targeted seniors or people who don’t speak English as a first language and used a ruse connected to a charity or financial windfall in South Africa. According to the Bellevue Police Department, three suspects connected to the scam hang around banks waiting for people to enter or exit and then create a story about mistrusting American banks and needing their assistance with a large deposit. Two suspects, a male and female, allegedly manipulated a victim to withdraw $2,000 from their bank and then ran off with the money after they turned it over to the couple. The female suspect approached the victim claiming they had $20,000 in cash they wanted to deposit, but didn’t trust banks. The male suspect pretended to be a helpful stranger and withdrew $12,000 to convince his partner banks are safe. The female suspect then claimed she would feel better if the victim did the same. The three suspects are described as: - A dark-skinned black man in his mid-30-50s, approximately 5-footeight-inches tall and 150 pounds, with a small black afro and brown eyes. He was wearing dark clothing and spoke
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This photo shows a man Bellevue Police suspect of being involved with two other scammers targeting vulnerable adults at area banks. If you can identify the man, contact Detective Richard Chinn at RChinn@bellevuewa.gov. COURTESY PHOTO with a South African accent. - A light-skinned black man in his mid-30-50s, approximately 5-foot9-inches tall and 170 pounds, with short black hair. He dresses neatly and is well-spoken also with a South African accent. - A light-skinned black woman in her mid-50s, approximately 5-foot4-inches tall and 200 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. She dresses neatly and is well-spoken also with a South African accent. She usually partners with one of the men. Anyone who has been a victim of a similar scam is asked to contact Detective James Brack at 425-452-6910. Anyone approached by these suspects should call 9-1-1 and attempt to get a license plate number.
based on communication and engagement, including communication between students and the adults in their lives. “I think that is one of the problems we might face,” she said. “Being able to engage our students. To listen to you. To hear from you what’s important to you, and communicate directly to you. And to treat you with respect, the way we ask of you to treat us with respect.” Thai added students need to be shown the applications of the subjects they are learning, recalling her own experiences learning biology, physics and chemistry without immediately understanding their real-world relevance.
Zero tolerance A student-submitted question asked whether the candidates support zero-tolerance disciplinary policies, meaning a student would be automatically expelled if they violated certain codes of conduct such as those against campus violence. All candidates said they did not, and they believe context needs to be taken into account in disciplinary
enforcement. “In a K-12 system, policies are in place but we have to remember what we’re dealing with,” Roberson said. “We’re dealing with kids and we’re dealing with kids who don’t always make the best decisions. To me, it’s impossible to say there’s zero tolerance. So, I think you need to look at every situation individually. What were the circumstances leading up to that? What were the repercussions that evolved after that? “Violence against another human is one thing; misbehavior is another. Kids don’t need to have the mistakes they made in K-12 to carry with them for the rest of their lives.” Marks noted that while emergency expulsions could happen, the criteria are very specifically designed.
Student safety Shen followed with another JSA question about how to prevent campus violence, in light of the seventh-grade shooting in Sparks, Nev., the day prior. All candidates agreed that physical defenses, such as campus lockdown capability, were only the tip of the iceberg; students, teachers and administration have to identify hostile situations before they reach a boiling
point. “Obviously it doesn’t get to the heart of the matter to try to impose security to keep people safe,” Marks said. “We have … security officers and police officers whose specialty is working with students. They are at all four of the high schools and there is one that roves among middle schools. We get support on those from the city. “The other thing is, we’ve got a lot of attention paid to social and emotional learning.” Thai said the community needs to come together to communicate threats. Referring to a student one state over who had been approached by a stranger, she said students have to communicate to parents, who then communicate amongst each other and to the school district. She added that social media should be used to broadcast potential dangers throughout the community. Luera and Roberson agreed students were the first group who would see a student in distress or displaying harmful tendencies, and that if they see a problem, they should report it to school authorities. Daniel Nash: 425-453-5052; dnash@bellevuereporter. com.
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standard writing classes for students NOT studying fine arts at school. My background required a great deal of self-education in technique because I had become allergic to school by the time I decided to write fiction. Several factors prompted me to publish my stories. First, I wanted to inform my children about the technology-driven changes in our future and offer advice on how to manage those impacts. Second, I’ve had lifelong compulsions to be creative and to make a positive impact on the world. I recognize that these compulsions require a good bit of hubris and arrogance on my part, which I counterbalance with the thought that readers will judge the merit of my work for themselves. Reporter: Let’s talk about your writings on social media first. A recent essay posted to your website and blog, “Social Capitalism,” called for — or at least extrapolated — a system in which a person’s virtual social score could translate into material trade “by changing the value basis for currencies.” What change do you think would have to take place for this to be feasible? Considering Facebook alone, a new Like is produced every time someone clicks the button. It strikes me as the ultimate fiat currency. Robert: The technology to implement social capitalism exists today, however, the design of social capitalism requires much work. Your example of Facebook Likes is a good one. Trivial acts, such as Likes, should not accrue wealth in a relationship economy. This begs the question of what is the value standard.
Photo courtesy of Harken Media Today, “the market” determines value, i.e., a good or service is worth the amount at which the buyer and seller complete an exchange. Let’s transpose the current process into a relationship economy to assess fit. Suppose a person, call them Pat, feels down and needs someone to talk with about their problems, so they post a request for emotional support and advice. People bid on the opportunity and Pat selects the lowest bidder to confide in. Most people would find this process odd, to say the least. A relationship economy will necessarily function differently. As I currently conceive the idea, an organization, like the Federal Reserve, or a democratic voting process would set values for relationship transactions — not individuals. People earn
value through actions that affect others positively and lose value in actions with negative effects. Note two characteristics: The recipient of the action pays nothing and an action without effect creates no value. I suggest community values because group valuation prevents a lot of fraud from the start. We must eliminate the influence of special interests in a communal approach, but specific system designs go beyond the scope of what we need to discuss today. People have to accept the concept first. Social Capitalism will become feasible only when we change the economic and social contracts underpinning our civilization. People must be willing to participate in a version of capitalism that monetizes a fundamental aspect of being human — relationships. Bitcoins, the digital currency, is an ongoing, interesting experiment in alterative currencies. Are you willing to sell your car for Bitcoins? Reservations will arise with “social dollars” as well; however, the adoption of Bitcoins is easy in comparison to social capitalism, which some may perceive as a commercial blight on our nature. The change process is fundamentally political. Unfortunately, I believe this means less proactive action and more reaction once innovation consequences become intolerable. These ideas seem untenable today, but consider a future where, for example, 80 percent of the population is unemployed. Concurrently, the production of goods and services to satisfy our needs and wants requires little or no human effort. New ways of earning money become more attractive.
noting that innovations in technologies that increase productivity could or will lead to labor share losses and widespread unemployment. How does social capitalism counteract this? Robert: Social capitalism shifts the earning power from goods and services to personal interactions. Innovations that increase the efficiency of producing goods and services have no effect on the “employment” of people who earn a living interacting with others because the value chains are different. People will still trade social dollars for conventional goods and services, but earn the dollars in a different market. A risk I intentionally passed over in the article (for brevity reasons) involves the reallocation of resources to enhance the relationship earning power of innovators instead of using those resources to enhance conventional goods and services. Likewise, people must not inflict themselves on others for the sake of earning a buck. Our economic architects must prevent over-investment in relationships by restricting innovation and behavior in a manner analogous to the printing of money today, i.e., the government decides when and how to print money. Behavioral risks exist as well. “Snow Falling” explores some of the unintended consequences of technology-driven social drift. I wish to make clear that social capitalism represents one type of solution. I presented this alternative economic scheme to broaden the dialogue about future innovation impacts. Others have either denied the Luddite Fallacy will become the Luddite Verity or proposed a socialistic system in which the government taxes and redistributes wealth. Whether we implement social
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capitalism as I described is less important than developing creative solutions for the negative effects of innovation while maintaining the positive aspects of change. Reporter: Do you believe the technological Singularity — the point at which artificial intelligence will exceed human intelligence — is coming soon? Which current technologies do you think are contributing most to this event?
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Did you know Oct. 19 was International Sloth Day? Sharanya Sarathy did. The Lakeside High School senior and Medina resident was on hand at the Woodland Park Zoo’s sloth exhibit on Saturday to inform visitors of the characteristics of the mammals. Sarathy also informed guests of environmental educator Monique Pool’s efforts to rescue and rehabilitate sloths at her home in the Republic of Suriname. She has volunteered with the zoo for four years. “I got into it through my school, but I’ve always been into animals and conservation,” Sarathy said. “If I had to pinpoint (when I became interested in conservation), even when I was very little I liked to watch Animal Planet and nature documentaries because I lived in Issaquah near Cougar Mountain.” Her home was wildlife country and she was fascinated by the deer, coyotes and other animals in her own backyard. Sarathy learned about Pool after she made headlines for rescuing 200 sloths on private land being prepared for clearing. Pool converted her home into a sanctuary – the Green Heritage Fund Suriname – for the twoand three-toed creatures, which would become endangered when their habitats were deforested or were adopted as pets to unprepared owners. In August, Sarathy took an opportunity to assist Pool at her sanctuary for 20 days, caring for seven sloths and preparing them to return to the wild. “A big part of it was feeding them and making sure they drink water,” she said. “(When they were mishandled pets), it was not done malevolently. People just don’t know how to care for them. You have to feed them the right stuff.” Sarathy worked frequently with a baby sloth named Lucas. Lucas was one of the group of 200 rescued by Pool, and had lost his mother. Sarathy decided to commemorate Lucas and
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inform the public about the lives of sloths in an illustrated book, “Pool House Sloths.” The book, available electronically and in paperback on Amazon, told Lucas’ story from his perspective, while weaving in facts about the creatures. Sarathy said she plans to continue her work with animals after high school. “Hopefully in college, there will be more … opportunities to apply what I’ve learned,” she said. Daniel Nash: 425-453-4290; dnash@bellevuereporter.com
Robert: I believe the technological singularity will occur sometime between thirty and fifty years from now. We experience the impacts of technology innovation today and those effects will become life altering long before the Singularity. Last year was the first year the U.S. poverty rate stopped increasing—our best performance three years into an economic recovery is no change in the poverty rate. Three technology areas drive the change: biotechnology, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. Biotechnology helps us understand the human mind. Nanotechnology will create quantum computers powerful enough to run artificial intelligence (AI) software capable of human-equivalent thought as understood from biotech research. In case you think these advances will occur outside your lifetime, consider that Xbox Kinect, iPhone’s Siri and Google search run powerful AI algorithms. I will discuss specific, current advances in biotech, nanotech and AI during my talks at the Issaquah and Bellevue libraries. Life on Nubis explores further reaching implications of these technologies. Reporter: Your novel, “Life on Nubis,” examines life at the point of the Singularity. Machines have contributed to human displacement — economi-
Robert: For a while, the individuals and companies driving innovation will benefit from the hyper-efficient economy. As wealth distribution skews dramatically in their favor and their advances reduce or eliminate the earning power of consumers, innovators will sow the seeds of their demise because people without money can’t consume and eventually become unhappy enough to force wealth redistribution. Professions focusing on personal interaction, such as psychology and politics, will be insulated from negative impacts until people become too poor. In the end, the combination of our current economic system and technology development makes everyone unhappy. This, of course, doesn’t have to be our fate. Reporter: I’m still reading the book now, by the way, and it strikes me as great sci-fi in the “old school” vein. By which I mean it’s very focused on applying the concepts of your predicted future, and doesn’t fall into character navel gazing. Who do you consider your greatest influences? Robert: This question touches on my motivation to create positive change. Science fiction that influences me the most reveals insights about humanity, our future, or both. From Pebble in the Sky to the Foundation trilogy, Isaac Asimov opened minds to new ideas through his art. Aldous Huxley, Philip K. Dick, Paolo Bacigalupi and Kurt Vonnegut are a few of the many talents who have walked this path, but you don’t have to be a guy to produce (or enjoy) great science fiction. Suzanne Collins wrote a biting criticism of societal values, the media, and our consumption of media content in The Hunger Games. She dosed our medicine in a young adult, Sci-Fi romance adventure that tastes a lot better than cherry cough syrup.
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Initiative 522 – badly written, costly and misleading Consumers would pay higher grocery prices “Economic studies show I-522 would increase grocery prices for Washington families by hundreds of dollars per year.” Dan Newhouse, Former Director Washington State Department of Agriculture
Many food labels would be false and inaccurate “Initiative 522 is so badly written it would require some foods to be labeled as genetically engineered, even if they're not. It would give consumers misleading information.” Ken Eikenberry, Former Washington State Attorney General
I-522 won’t give consumers what they’re looking for “Initiative 522 isn't based on sound science and wouldn't give consumers accurate or reliable information. I-522 would not make our food any safer, but it would make our food more expensive.” Dr. Nancy Auer, Former President Washington State Medical Association*
“Washington voters and consumers can serve their best interests by voting No on I-522.” Seattle Times Editorial, 10/5/13
“I-522 doesn’t live up to its own truth-inpackaging claims.” Tacoma News Tribune Editorial, 10/6/13
“Labeling needs to be done the right way, and I-522 falls short.” Everett Herald Editorial, 10/16/13
“Exemptions for everything from dairy and beef products to restaurant foods render much of I-522 meaningless to consumers.” The Spokesman-Review Editorial, 10/22/13
“[I-522] would confuse rather than inform, so voters should reject this poorly worded and deceptive initiative.” The Olympian Editorial, 10/22/13
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Hasbro employees lend a hand at Camp Korey Families attending the fall program this past weekend at Camp Korey were treated to a special day from a long-time sponsor and the folks who know how to play better than anyone, Hasbro. Carrying boxes full of toys and games, employees from Hasbro hosted a game day Oct. 12 for the families attending Camp. In addition to the event, Hasbro Children’s Fund has granted $25,000 to Camp Korey to support the Family Weekend program. Camp Korey is one of four camps in SeriousFun Children’s Network to receive such a gift. “Illness affects the entire family and often causes them to miss out on quality time together,” said Hillary Carey, executive director, Camp Korey. “We’re so grateful to Hasbro for its commitment to Camp Korey and for providing our families with the opportunity to connect through the power of fun and games.” Team Hasbro volunteers played classic games like Candy Land and Connect 4, as well as new games like Kaijudo and Jenga Tetris. “Through Hasbro’s philanthropy we are dedicated to empowering childhood by working hard to provide the sparkle of hope, the joy of play and the power of service to children in our community and around the world,” said Karen Davis, vice president of community celations. “We are excited to give our employees this opportunity to lend their expertise to our longtime partner, SeriousFun, while
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Newport, Interlake earn academic state titles A pair of local teams were among those recently named Academic State Champions by the WIAA for the 2013 fall season by virtue of their team grade point average. Newport’s girls swim and dive team, coached by Eric Bartleson and with more counting participants (36) than any swim champion from another classification, took the 4A championship with a team GPA of 3.786. Interlake picked up the honor in 3A volleyball with a 3.871 GPA for the 12 members of its varsity team. Mercer Island’s boys cross country team was the only other KingCo squad in any classification to take the honor, which is awarded the team with the highest team GPA in its sport in the state.
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(Left to right) Newport seniors Kristina Mills, Anna Crabtree, Casey Schoenlein, Olivia Bates and India Gants helped the Knights to an undefeated record in 4A KingCo and primed for a state tournament run. JOSH SUMAN, Bellevue Reporter
Newport volleyball team finding strength in numbers BY JOSH SUMAN
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Whenever she steps on the court, Newport senior Casey Schoenlein is the center of attention. At 6-foot-4, the outside hitter for the Knights’ volleyball team stands head and shoulders above the competition and garners more than her share of stares from opponents and spectators in awe of her stature. She was named to a prestigious nationwide watch list before the season began as a top-60 prep senior and already owns numerous honors from her time as a Knight. But in 2013, Schoenlein is but one of the many reasons Newport finds itself with a perfect conference record and among those expected to contend for a 4A state title. “That probably makes Casey the happiest,” head coach Steve Trachy said of the depth on this year’s team. “We have a bunch of people working hard with her.” Fellow seniors Anna Crabtree, Olivia Bates India Gants and Kristina Mills were the only other returning players
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from last year’s varsity squad and the Knights have counted on a number of underclassmen to contribute early in their careers. Schoenlein said last year’s team, which finished with a 1-2 record at state and off the podium, was not as tightly knit as this year’s group, a closeness that has led to a newfound sense of purpose. “Last year, that may not have been one of our strengths,” she said. “Now that we trust each other and work well together, I think we’re all a lot more confident.” That confidence played itself out brilliantly during the conference slate, with the Knights winning all 10 of their league matches and posting eight sweeps to take the top seed to Saturday’s conference tournament. Steve Trachy, who has been with the program is various capacities for more than three decades, took over head coaching duties this year for the first time in
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Kendall Davis had 20 digs and Julia Regalia added 20 assists to help the Saints to a 3-0 win over Juanita. Jacqueline Regalia’s team high eight kills sent the Saints to a loser-out game to begin the 3A KingCo volleyball tournament Thursday at Juanita against the Rebels in another loser-out match with the winner heading to districts. The Wolverines began the KingCo tourney Thursday after the Reporter’s deadline, also at Juanita against Liberty, a team it swept in both regular season meetings. The winners of both matches advanced to the late games against the top-seeded squads from Mount Si and Mercer Island and also earned spots to next week’s Sea-King district tournament. Visit bellevuereporter.com for updated prep sports scores, highlights and news.
Bellevue takes regular season title Bellevue picked up two more wins to lock up the regular season KingCo championship, beating Mount Si 3-2 in overtime and coming back with a 4-1 win over Liberty before falling 2-1 to Mercer Island in the regular season finale. Clarice Bruch and Isabelle Butterfield found the net for the Wolverines in a comeback win over the Wildcats after they trailed 2-0 in the second half. Butterfield’s second goal came in overtime fro the game winner after she netted an earlier strike off a penalty kick. Sabrina Mohazzabfar and Butterfield put their team in front early against the Patriots and again it was Butterfield on a penalty kick to close the scoring and give Bellevue the title. The Wolverines open the 3A KingCo soccer tournament at home Saturday against Interlake with a scheduled start of 7 p.m. The winner faces the winner of another first round game between Liberty and Mercer Island for the conference’s automatic state tournament berth. The second place finisher from KingCo faces a Metro League foe for the second spot to state from the district.
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Season on line for Newport, Bellevue looking for state record breaking victory Newport (6-2, 3-2) @ Woodinville (5-3, 2-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Pop Keeney Stadium The two third-place finishers from their respective divisions will meet for the second time this season with a district playoff spot in the line at Pop Keeney in the 4A KingCo crossover round. Newport dominated the matchup with Woodinville in the third week of the season, winning a 40-9 contest. The Falcons come in with two losses in their past three games, including a 35-0 setback at the hands of division champion Bothell last week. Newport dominated its regular season finale with Garfield 42-6.
record 49th consecutive win. The Islanders, which need a win to make the district playoffs, have lost their last two, including a 45-7 defeat to Mount Si last week, after beginning conference play with four straight wins. The Wolverines, meanwhile, have done nothing but continue to exert dominance over the rest of the league throughout the year. Even with their starters resting during the second half (or earlier) in games, Bellevue held its conference opponents to less than 10 points per game while averaging better than 40 itself. Coach Butch Goncharoff ’s six-time defending 3A state champs will begin the quest for number seven Saturday, Nov. 9 at home against the fourth place finisher from 3A Wesco.
Sammamish (1-7, 1-5) VS. Lake Bellevue (8-0, 6-0) VS. Mercer Island Washington (3-5, 2-4), 7 p.m. Friday (4-3, 4-2), 7 p.m. Friday Coming off their first conference win since 2011, SamBellevue, which has already locked up a spot in the 3A district playoffs and another 3A KingCo title, closes the regular season against Mercer Island looking for a state
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several seasons while another coach who also teaches at Newport worked to earn National Board Certification. After coaching the junior varsity team last year, Trachy said the most noticeable trait of this year’s team is their ability to relish their time together in the moment. “The girls have a lot of fun with each other,” he said. “We have goofy down pretty well.”
mamish enters the game looking to make the postseason for the first time in more than a decade against the only other 2A school in the conference. Last week’s 21-7 win over Crossroads Cup rival Interlake
Trachy said middle blockers Isabel Mosier and Avie Niece, both sophomores, have been another critical piece of the team and allowed Shoenlein and Crabtree to flourish. “They’ve had a real impact,” he said. Newport’s only loss of the year came in its second match, 3-0 to Kentwood, and the Knights own wins over each of the seven other teams in the tournament. The Knights open at home against Roosevelt and will then face the winner of another first round match between Ballard and Bothell. Each of the teams that makes next week’s
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Interlake (0-8, 0-6) @ Juanita (5-3, 3-3), 7 p.m. Friday Interlake takes its final crack at getting a KingCo win in 2013, facing a Juanita squad that also needs a victory to keep its postseason hopes alive. The Saints were dropped by Interlake for the first time since 2006 last week, while the Rebels enter the game off two straight wins. Interlake will face Metro foe Ingraham to close the season next week.
championship match will earn a spot in the 4A state tournament, while the third place finisher will need to beat the third place team from Wesco for the district’s third and final berth. After a near-perfect season thus far and with a team that has grown closer with each win, Schoenlein said the Knights are
poised to play their best volleyball down the stretch. “I think we can make a run in state,” she said. “If we keep improving, there is no reason we can’t.”
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Program helps students streamline college application process Students in every Bellevue School District high school are using technology to simplify the process of applying to college. Naviance, a college application system designed to simplify the process and encourage collaboration, was piloted in two high schools last year and now is fully in place. Popular among private schools in the area, the system offers college planning and career assessment tools. Counselors have large caseloads and often struggle to meet the needs of every student. Naviance helps them to track student progress and provide the attention that students need. “The most beneficial piece is the communication between students, parents, teachers and counselors,” explained International School counselor Susan LaRosa. “Everything is in one place and everybody knows what’s going on.” Bellevue high school students have accounts set up to help them explore college and career options. Interest assessments help to identify potential fields of study and work. Built-in tools allow students to set personal goals, research colleges, and identify schools that could be a good fit. Students also can see a comprehensive list of colleges scheduled to visit their high schools and sign up to attend information sessions. “Applying for college is a complicated process and Naviance helps to make it easier,” said Interlake High School senior Kavya Magham. “It’s especially helpful for juniors when they’re just starting out.” Magham also noted that Naviance makes it easy to find colleges a student likes based on their interests.
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Bellevue Pastor Honored at 30-Year Milestone The Rev. James N. McEachran, pastor of Bellevue’s Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church, believes that what he calls “shared ministry” has played a central role in reaching the 30-year mark in his position. He was recognized and honored by his congregation and friends Sunday as he reached the three-decade milestone. “By shared ministry,” McEachran explains, “I mean having a deep trust for a staff to share the work of ministry with and under the guidance and mentoring of a senior pastor.” “I was fortunate to benefit from such as an associate pastor in Spokane for the eight years preceding my call here,” he reveals. “I serve a people who walk beside me as I walk with them through all of the intersections of life.” The original roster of church members, numbering 71, first worshipped in the Hilltop Inn in Eastgate, which served as temporary quarters in 1956. Soon after, the present site at 2650 148th Avenue S.E. was purchased and it has been a virtual “grow and add” ever since, including renovations within the last 12 months and more planned for the immediate future. The Rev. McEachran is the fourth pastor of the church. During his tenure, the congregation has doubled, while the church has been served by many Certified Lay Professionals and Associates in Ministry. The current ministers and support staff have a cumulative 85 years of service. Associate pastor, the Rev. Wesley Telyea, on Sunday presented the Rev. McEachran and his wife, Nancy, nearing her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University, a commemorative gift of a framed, commissioned drawing of the Christian Cross. McEachran is known to have a pocketful of small wooden crosses on his person at all times, and he distributes them liberally. The Rev. Kirby Unti, Bishop of the 105-congregation Northwest Lutheran Synod, was a special guest and gave the sermon at Sunday’s two worship services. Under the Rev. McEachran’s leadership, Saint Andrew’s Lutheran has been the founding influence and continuing supporter for Imagine Housing (formerly Saint Andrew’s Housing Group), a non-profit low-income housing organization that currently provides residences for over 1,100 people in 12 Eastside complexes. In fact, he says, Saint Andrew’s has become a magnet for companion non-profit organizations involved in food provisions, emergency feeding, helping the homeless, youth ministries and other critical services. “Outside non-profit organizations use our facilities nearly 14 hours every weekday,” he adds. The Rev. McEachran also serves the community as a Human Services Commissioner for the City of Bellevue. A Spokane native, McEachran holds a B.A. degree in history and philosophy from Whitworth College in Spokane and a Master of Divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, Calif. He and his wife have two adult daughters, Erin and Alyssa.
Hannah Smilansky and Vlad Shamalov make progress on college applications during a workshop at Interlake High School. JULIE BENSON, Courtesy Photo “It’s really accessible – the information on admissions, finances and programs – it’s all right there,” she said. The system helps students to compile everything from test scores to letters of recommendation. They can also search for scholarships, put together resumes, and more. Parents can log on from home as well. “The college application process is very different today than it was when parents applied many years ago,” said Sammamish High School parent Cathy Habib. “Naviance empowers parents to understand the college search and application process in order to best support their kids.” Naviance is funded by Bellevue Schools Foundation donors. Other support provided through the initiative includes after-school college application workshops, oneon-one help with applications and essays, and the development of a comprehensive college application guide.
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Enough with the mail, Wallace The election is still seven days away, and every single day for the past 10 days, we have received a glossy, multi-colored mailing from the Kevin Wallace campaign. This sickens me. Besides the irritation factor of all this mail, I feel it is a huge waste or money, time and resources to inundate residents with so much obnoxious mail. No thanks. I will vote for someone else.
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Kasner a hard worker for Bellevue Steve Kasner, candidate for City Council Position 4, has devoted 20 years of his life to improving Bellevue’s quality of life. As member and chair of the park board, he played a key role in preserving open space, protecting the tree canopy, creating beautiful and accessible parks, and siting the showcase South Bellevue Community Center. As a hard worker on several of the city’s advisory committees, and as an elected member of the East Bellevue Community Council, he has been instrumental in obtaining significant improvements for Lake Hills, while standing up for the livability of all neighborhoods. In his chosen career as a teacher and coach, he has made a positive impact on two generations of Bellevue kids and families. You can safely put your city’s future in this man’s hands. Or you can vote for the developer whose latest mailings come from a group in Chicago.
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Vote For East Bellevue Community Council The extensive Lake Hills Neighborhood has a unique voice with the East Bellevue Community Council. While Neighborhood Associations can come and go, the EBCC give the area between NE 8th, SE 28, 140th and 156th a legal voice in what happens in its jurisdiction. In recent years under Steve Kasner’s non-partisan, win-win, organized, enthusiastic leadership, Lake Hills has become a more enjoyable place for all its constituents From road and shopping center improvements, to zoning ordinances, the EBCC has been a voice for making projects work for the neighbors, neighborhoods, the community AND the entities who plan the developments. Other neighborhoods can only wish for the unique representation Lake Hills enjoys. Vote for YOUR Voice - Vote FOR East Bellevue Community Council.
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No on I-522: Facts should be the basis of public policy Why I am voting no on I-522? Facts should be the basis for public policy decisions regarding health and safety, not unfounded ideological biases. There have been over 500 studies conducted during the last two decades that have all reached the same conclusion: Genetically engineered foods are safe for human consumption. Even the American Medical Association says “there is no scientific justification for special labeling of bioengineered foods.” Passage of I-522 would prove to be costly, it is unnecessary, it would mean more state bureaucracy (did I say costly?) and would lead to higher food prices for all of us. GMO improved crops have safely increased incomes of thousands of American farmers and yield benefits have helped provide food for millions of hungry people in the world. Trying to scare consumers away from safe, genetically engineered foods would be a giant step backwards. Vote No on I-522.
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No reason to change medical marijuana I-502, the initiative that legalized marijuana in Washington State, is being used to try and undermine or eliminate the current medical marijuana law I-692. There are those in city and state government that see the passage of I-502 as opportunities for a power and tax grab from the medical marijuana community. Under 502, recreational marijuana will be heavily taxed by the state. A 25 percent tax here and another 25 percent tax there. But that is not the case with I-692. Medical marijuana is currently taxed at the much lower standard sales tax rate so it’s much cheaper to patients than recreational marijuana will be. I-502 is absolutely silent regarding I-692. There is no legal reason to use the recent passage of I-502 to change I-692 medical marijuana. Both these Initiatives are about new freedoms that Washingtonian voters have granted themselves. But sadly there are already those in power plotting to ignore democracy and usurp the will
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REPORTER Q/A | Bellevue School District No. 405 School Board Candidates What do you consider your greatest accomplishment on the board? When I joined, the leadership in the superintendent’s office and administration was well-established, goals were clarified, relationships were understood. Within five years, that leadership concluded, and the district began a lengthy, often-painful period of transition to the healthy, productive place we have arrived now, five years later. I am proud of the dedication we brought to this process.
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Director District No. 3 Chris Marks Marks is the only candidate running unopposed for a board seat, and the only incumbent. Some of the questions below differ from those asked of other candidates to reflect this.
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What has been the history of your involvement with the Bellevue School Board to date? During my tenure on the board, our student population has grown 16 percent, becoming increasingly diverse and urbanized. In my opinion, these are factors that improve our professionalism, innovation, and determination to differentiate the needs of students. When I joined, the board had passed the Phase I Bond Issue. In 2008 we passed Phase II. As a result, we have rebuilt or remodeled 18 schools. With Phase III, which we will ask voters to approve in February, we will finish the remainder, and meet the needs of our growing population.
Is there any program or department in the district you believe is underfunded? Overfunded? Special Education is chronically underfunded. Dr. Tim Mills made the evaluation of our program (a priority), and we are attempting to address those shortcomings. Pre-K should be available to all children. However, state and the federal money is yet to be sufficient to achieve that goal. I know of nothing in public education that is overfunded. What do you believe Bellevue educators can do to help low-performing students reach standards? We are excited for the prospects for student success growing out of the duallanguage classrooms we have established at our Title 1 elementary schools. We have established The Big Picture School, designed to increase a sense of the
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I would like to investigate the details in spending as it relates to our communication department and perhaps weigh options for translation development. As there are over 80 different languages spoken in the district, to translate information for families would be a wonderful area in which dollars should be invested. What do you believe Bellevue educators can do to help low-performing students reach standards? Teacher training and support. There are some teachers who know how to create differentiated learning environments and others who do not and there needs to be resources and training allocated for instructors to understand how to do this successfully in the classroom. In addition to a strategic parent engagement plan for low performing students, where there is a shared collaborative space that the teachers, parents/family support are aware of the challenges and resources the district has available to help the students get to standard. What do you believe Bellevue educators can do to help their most advanced students reach their full potential? Teachers must understand how to successfully differentiate their classrooms environments. Classrooms maintain an achievement gap from high achievers to low performing students. However because of the nature of rigor in this district, there are many resources for gifted students and in addition to the curriculum that teachers use, they are able to provide students with varying levels of support from the Gifted Elementary School Program, PRISM in middle school to the Gifted High School Program.
Tracy Trojovsky How have you been involved in Bellevue schools to date? Throughout my child’s six years in elementary school I was active in both the classroom and the PTSA. I was on the PTSA board for three years as VP of Fundraising and Curriculum Enhance-
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How have you prepared yourself for involvement on the school board if you’re elected? Having a full-time career and family I am “choosy” about how I spend my “free time.” I give 100 percent to the commitments I make and have prepared myself for school board position by scaling back on my PTSA involvement. I have the support of my family and my employer. I understand the level of commitment required for this position as I have been on board of directors in prior years and have attended as many school board meetings as possible since filing as a candidate in May. Is there any program or department in the district you believe is underfunded? Overfunded? I believe that in order to determine whether a program is overfunded or underfunded we have to look at the goals of the program, the availability of resources and the student assessment data. The district must utilize academic performance data to develop strategies for reaching the district’s instructional initiatives. Student assessment data is an essential tool to uncover and remove the hurdles to student success. Funding education is truly a balancing act – if one area is readily reaching or exceeding its goals, backing down the funding for that program in order to enhance the funding for an underfunded program may be a viable option. What do you believe Bellevue educators can do to help low performing students reach standards? What do you believe Bellevue educators can do to help their most advanced students reach their full potential? I believe all educators are tasked with helping all students perform to their best ability. It is our responsibility to ensure the proper environment exists for quality education. I believe every child can achieve high standards – we just have to provide the right tools for that success. Every student’s needs are evaluated so that we can provide the right opportunities and resources. Ongoing assessment and support will aid in identifying the gaps that require further attention. In addition, we should continue to ensure all school populations’ needs are included in decision mak-
ing and planning. Bellevue’s diverse student population provides us unique opportunities as we work toward high student achievement.
Director District No. 5 Ed Luera How have you been involved in Bellevue schools to date? My involvement with Bellevue schools started with helping procure items for Ed Luera the Somerset PTSA auction. As my children became more involved with sports, I naturally became involved in this capacity, as well. I was the head football coach for my son’s football teams through his eighth grade year. I also started a local youth track and field team, Speed of Sound. I work with (athletes’) parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to make sure (they perform) to the best of their abilities and push themselves to greater academic achievement. How have you prepared yourself for involvement on the school board if you’re elected? As a 16-year resident, parent, coach and youth volunteer (and husband to a special education teacher in the Bellevue School District), I have direct knowledge of the many issues facing our district. I will combine this knowledge with my academic and professional training and creativity to lead the district in (delivering) a system that serves the needs of all its children. Is there any program in the district you believe is underfunded? Overfunded? Our vocational technical training programs are severely underfunded. In our desire to make sure that all of our children receive a superior college preparatory education, we have failed to recognize a significant number of children would rather begin their careers in the trades. Although we offer vocational classes, they are offered at SEE BOARD, 24
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A Bellevue woman will appear on Saturday’s episode of the cooking series “KCTS 9 Cooks” to demonstrate her brownie recipe. Zee Straight-Weiss will show viewers how to make
her “Voluptuous Chocolate Brownies,” a version of the classic treat that features high density and moisture, three kinds of chocolate, confected cream cheese topping and optional secondary flavorings in almond, coffee or orange. Also featured on the episode, titled “Just Desserts,” will be chef Leslie Mackie of Macrina Bakery & Cafe, master baker Hiroki Inoue of Hiroki’s Bakery and Enumclaw “Pie Goddess” Suzie Sidhu. The show is co-hosted by Mark Christopher and Carol Dearth, chef and owner of Bellevue’s Sizzleworks culinary school. The episode will air at 11 a.m. Saturday on KCTS 9.
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different high schools in the district and attending them by a student not enrolled in that high school is logistically impractical. These classes should be available at all of our high schools. We can invite private sector organizations to construct, equip and sponsor a teaching center at each school and staff these centers with their own experts supervised by a certified teacher. What do you believe Bellevue educators can do to help low-performing students reach standards? I was one of those low performing students and I know from personal experience what it takes to turn a low performer into a superior student: relevance. Once a student understands that the key to a happy and prosperous life in America is a great education, that student will do everything to receive one. There is nothing that happens in the home that will prevent that child from going to school so he or she can leave their current socio-economic status behind. What do you believe Bellevue educators can do to help their most advanced students reach their full potential? Two things: Offer more advanced and challenging courses at all of our high schools and have them taught by local experts in their fields.
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Michael R Evanger was born in Port Angeles, WA, and passed away September 27, 2013 at the Franciscan Hospice, University Place, WA. Michael was a friend to many, always ready to reach out to help those in need, and freely shared his skills and knowledge. He will be greatly missed by those he touched and loved. Michael is survived by his wife of 34 years, Caroline of Suquamish WA. His parents Robert and Virginia Evanger of Bothell WA, daughter Christina Duquette of Sterling VA; son and daughter-in-law David and Nicole Evanger, with grandchildren Ethan and Kaylee of Hayes VA. Michael is also survived by three brothers; Bert, Eric and Mark; one sister, Anna, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Utah and Colorado. Michael began his schooling in Port Angeles, moving with his family to Bothell where he graduated Bothell High School in 1970. Returning to Port Angeles, Michael studied Architectural Drafting at Peninsula College. His lifelong love of the outdoors blossomed during this time as Michael spent his free time hiking and climbing in the Olympic National Park or dirt biking in the forests above his home in Port Angeles. Michael worked as a master finish carpenter from Everett to Tacoma, Gig Harbor to Port Angeles leaving a legacy of beautiful homes, houseboats, condominiums, and many commercial projects in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton. A veteran of the US Marine Corps, Michael was Honorably Discharged in 1975 with the rank of Corporal. Michael enjoyed wood carving, fly fishing, photography, kayaking, sailing, and hiking/snow shoeing throughout Washington. He was a member of the Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse, and Kitsap Audubon Society. He was awarded for his wood carvings in the Kitsap County Woodcarvers annual shows. Burial is scheduled for December 6 at 1 pm, with honors, at the Mt Tahoma National Cemetery. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in Michaels name to: Make-a-Wish, Alaska & Washington, 811 1st Avenue, Suite#520, Seattle, WA 98104 (800-304-9476) 907860
How have you prepared yourself for involvement on the School Board if you’re elected? I have built relationships and developed an in-depth understanding of how our school district operates. I have met with administrators, staff, community leaders, school board members, parents, teachers, and students to understand the district’s plans for the future and the challenges we face. I am honored to be the only candidate for Position 5 endorsed by the Seattle Times and the Bellevue Education Association. Is there any program or department in the District you believe is underfunded? Overfunded? Our state underfunds Basic Education. Bellevue consistently supports local levies and bonds which provide funding for seven periods in a day, Career and Technical Education, art and music, and teachers’ professional development. To ensure our children succeed in this rapidly changing world we must continue to invest in education. In addition to two expiring levies, there will be a Phase III Bond on the Feb. 2014 ballot to rebuild older schools and add capacity to accommodate growth . I support increasing capacity and do not support boundary changes. What do you believe Bellevue educators can do to help their most advanced students reach their full potential? Advanced students in the PRISM program and gifted elementary, middle and high school programs can benefit from differentiated instructional strategies to stimulate their curiosity and foster their creativity. We need teachers trained to challenge gifted students and nurture their passions into reality.
My-Linh Thai How have you been involved in Bellevue schools to date? In 2013, I received the WA State PTA Outstanding Advocate Award. At Somerset Elementary, I served as Auction Co-Chair; Reflections Arts Program Chair; Math Adventure Co-
Organizer; Bellevue Schools Foundation Ambassador; and PTSA VP of Communications. I was the Math Olympiad Coordinator at Tyee Middle School. I have served on the Bellevue PTSA Council Board of Directors as Executive VP and Council Scholarship Committee Chair.
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Dottie McClure, loving wife, mother, granny, sister and friend, passed away on October 17, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born to Glendon and Katie Hisel on May 14, 1942 in Lexington, Kentucky and grew up there with her siblings Rose and Glenn. Dottie graduated from Lafayette High School, and then joined the Education Department at the University of Kentucky. At the University, she met Mark, her future husband. In 1966, Dottie drove across the country to marry Mark, who had taken a job at Boeing in Seattle. They moved to Bellevue in 1971. There, Dottie began her years as a dedicated mother and homemaker. After many years of being home with her children, she worked at Microsoft until she retired in 1997. Dottie was a lovely woman who treasured her family and friends. A cheerful and loving person, she enjoyed family outings and coffee with friends. Dottie never missed a chance to see her grandsons, bake treats, sew, read, and travel. An avid gardener and cook, she loved beautiful flowers and good foods. Her life was filled with love and joy, and she will forever be missed. Dottie is survived by her husband Mark; her sister Rose and brother Glenn; her children Angie and Scott; and two grandsons, Kody and Brady. A memorial service to celebrate Dottie’s life will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 325 SE Darst St., Issaquah, at 2:30 pm on Sunday, November 10th. Friends are invited to visit the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts. com. 906986
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What do you believe Bellevue educators can do to help low performing students reach standards? Recognizing that many at-risk students live in poverty and some have learning disabilities, I support small class sizes that allow teachers to pay attention to each and every student. We need more counselors, resource room teachers, and trained para-educators, and more VIBES volunteers and mentors to provide one-on-one and small group tutoring. We must continue to partner with community organizations and the city of Bellevue to help at-risk students access resources they need.
PUBLIC NOTICES In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of King KY CALDER, Plaintiff, vs. STEVE MARZOCCO, individually (as promoter for Healthmate Medical L.L.C.), ECRONA HOLDINGS, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, TDI-PFO HOLDINGS, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, and CHECKPFO CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, Defendants. Case No. 13-2-32640-0 SEA SUMMONS The State of Washington to: Steve Marzocco, defendant You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the fourth day of October, 2013, and defend the above-titled action in the above-titled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Ky Calder, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint alleg-
es personal liability of Mr. Marzocco on a promissory note dated March 10, 2011 totaling $50,000 plus interest exceeding $7,257.53 and continuing to accrue at a per diem amount of $8.22. The complaint also seeks costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses. DATED October 1, 2013, at Seattle, Washington. CABLE LANGENBACH KINERK & BAUER LLP /s/ Lawrence R. Cock Lawrence R. Cock, WSBA No. 20326 Attorneys for Plaintiff CABLE, LANGENBACH, KINERK & BAUER, LLP Suite 3500, 1000 Second Avenue Building Seattle, Washington 98104-1048 (206) 292-8800 phone (206) 292-0494 facsimile LRC@cablelang.com Published in Bellevue Reporter on October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2013 & November 1, 8, 2013 #889464
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REPORTERS The Bellevue Reporter and Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter are seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. Primary coverage will be city government, business, general assignment stories and could include arts coverage. Schedule may include some evening and/or weekend work. As a reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected: to take photographs of the stories you cover by using a digital camera; to post on the publication’s web site; to blog and use Twitter on the web; to be able to use InDesign to layout pages; to shoot and edit videos for the web. The most highly valued traits are: to be committed to community jour nalism a n d va l u e eve r y t h i n g from shor t, br ief-type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfor table producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to wr ite stor ies that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rappor t with the community. Candidates m u s t h a v e ex c e l l e n t communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Minimum of one year of previous newspaper experience is required. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:
CONTROLLER Sound Publishing, Inc., located in the greater Puget Sound region of Wa s h i n g t o n S t a t e, i s seeking an accounting professional to manage all financial and accounting operations. Sound Publishing is one of the fastest growing private media companies in Washington State and an industry leader when it comes to local media strategy and innovation. The controller plays an integral role, serving on the senior leadership team, developing strategies for growing revenue and audience and finding efficiencies to reduce expenses. The Controller reports to the president and is based in Eve r e t t , WA . Media experience is preferred but not necessary. A list of qualifications and responsibilities is found at www.sound publishing.com/careers/ Sound Publishing offers a n ex c e l l e n t b e n e f i t s package, paid time off, and a 401k with company match. Pre-employment background check required. Please send your resume and letter of interest to Tim Bullock, Director of Human Resources, by email to tbullock@sound publishing.com or by mail to Sound Publishing, Inc 11323 Commando Rd W, Ste. 1, Everett, WA 98204
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Employment High Tech
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BELLEVUE- LAKE WASHINGTON WATERFRONT
$5,950,000
One of the loveliest estate parcels to become available in many years. 210 front feet on over an acre of land with spectacular western views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline and the Olympic Mountains. The 4,400+ sq. ft. home has an excellent floor plan with timeless architecture; including five bedrooms, three and a half baths, family room, bonus room, and office. There are 2 tax parcels with the house built to the south end of the property. This is a fabulous opportunity for a custom estate, desirable deep-water moorage and a quiet location. MLS #400171 Rondi Egenes 206-953-1771 regenes@windermere.com www.rondi.com
WEST BELLEVUE
$3,498,000
BDR Fine Homes, a Bennett Family Company, presents a fresh new traditional home on a large 22k+ lot in West Bellevue. Enjoy a private enclave of custom homes. BDR special features include a Main Floor Master plus 4 other bedroom suites, den with fireplace, craft room, wine grotto, exercise room and more. Build with the BDR Team, a proud two (2) time winner of the coveted Builder of the Year Award presented annually by the Master Builders Association. MLS#520554 Steve Erickson 206-295-8485 serickson@windermere.com www.windermere.com
WEST BELLEVUE WONDER
$1,698,000
WARM & WELCOMING WEST BELLEVUE! Thoughtfully designed & perfectly executed, 5 bdrm, 3 up & 2 down, 4000 sq ft, classic, casual elegance. Complete remodel 2002. Immersed in natural light. Grand room effect. Entertainers delight. 3 shops for the “craftsman”! Romantic Master on the Main level. Tons of storage & closets. Complete separate guest quarters, indoor & outdoor living! Lush corner lot & meticulously maintained. Pool table included. THE ART OF ENJOYING LIFE IS EASY IN THIS LUXURY HOME. MLS #546234 Please contact me today for your private showing Karen Santa 206-915-8888 ksanta@windermere.com www.karensanta.com
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BELLEVUE WATERFRONT
$2,498,000
Life at water’s edge! Experience 88 feet of prime south facing waterfront with nature at your doorstep. Eagles soaring, kayaks, canoes and boats frolicking. This inviting home features a main floor master that practically touches the lake with an adjoining office/sitting room. A second suite has a sitting room or converts to additional bedroom. Open floor plan, large kitchen with walls of windows to enjoy the lake and mountains. Outdoor spaces are highlighted by a trellised patio, large lawn, dock and boat lift. Enjoy this special lifestyle! MLS #521896 Wendy Paisley 206-650-5812 wendy@wendypaisley.com www.wendypaisley.com
BELLEVUE
$898,000
Fabulous new construction in Bellevue! An open great room floor plans welcomes you with wonderful attention to detail. Rich espresso hardwoods, 9’ ceilings on main floor. Fantastic Chef’s kitchen features Viking appls. Oversized covered patio is ideal for yearround entertaining. Main floor bdrm has adjacent 3/4 bath. Romantic Master suite spa-like bath. Upstairs Bonus rm. Large fenced backyard with sunny exposure. 5 bdrms, 3.50 baths. MLS# 559496 Julia Krill 206-406-9000 Jkrill@windermere.com www.juliakrill.com
Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. www.windermere.com
Rondi Egenes
Steve Erickson
Karen Santa
Wendy Paisley
regenes@windermere.com www.rondi.com
serickson@windermere.com
ksanta@windermere.com www.karensanta.com
wendy@wendypaisley.com www.wendypaisley.com
206-953-1771
206-295-8485
206-915-8888
206-650-5812
Julia Krill
206-406-9000
jkrill@windermere.com www.juliakrill.com 905338