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Artist to have first show after losing paintings in house fire BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@kirklandreporter.com
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bout one year after David Tracy lost his life’s work - about 1,000 paintings - in a house fire, the Kirkland resident will have his first art show
featuring the new art he’s created since. “He’s an oil painter,” said Ken Stodola, the owner of Tsuga Fine Art in Bothell, where the art show will take place. “He paints all landscapes now. He just has this great style, realism, but with
this impressionistic twist on them now.” Last April, Tracy, 76, not only lost his paintings, 750 of which were listed on eBay at the time, but he lost his two-story house with a private studio and his beloved husky Max in a
“burning inferno.” “I did it,” Tracy said. “I was smoking on the back porch. I had all the rooms repainted so I didn’t want to smoke inside.” Tracy said he placed his cigarette in a big tub where he kept the butts but not
quite carefully enough. “An hour later, the dog went racing through and usually he would run up if there was someone standing at the front door,” Tracy recalled. “But the fact that he ran through the house bothered me, so I thought
maybe there was someone in the backyard.” An intruder wasn’t in the backyard but a raging fire was. It had reached from the back porch to the attic, near his art studio. Frantic, Tracy ran to his [ more ARTIST page 2 ]
Kirkland’s first French Macaron parlor Lady Yum to open this June BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@kirklandreporter.com
Dog detectives sniff out Juanita Creek Above, trainer Karen Reynolds’ specially trained dog Crush “analyzes” samples with her nose taken from Juanita Creek for human sewage at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland on Monday. Crush, who was originally a Hurricane Katrina rescue dog, found two of the first seven samples from the creek that contained human bacteria. The dogs use their sense of smell to search each of the samples and lay down when they come across a positive test. King County and city of Kirkland officials are attempting to find the source of the bacteria in the creek with the use of the dogs. MATT PHELPS, Kirkland Reporter
Striking a similar resemblance to the CBS comedy “2 Broke Girls,” Lady Yum owners Megan Gordon and Shan S. Foisy are raising funds to turn the former downtown Kirkland Cefiore space into the home of their popular macarons. They hope to have their grand opening on June 14. Although Gordon and Foisy’s situation is a little less dire than characters Max and Caroline on “2 Broke Girls” - and they sell macarons instead of cupcakes - the women are similar in that they have created a business from passion, they’ve honed in on a niche and they’re on the cusp of a baked goods craze. “There was a cupcake craze and now I’m hoping to start the macaron craze here,” Gordon said, adding that macarons are quite
trendy in California and New York. The entrepreneurs use the french spelling of delectable treat. Already, the two have surpassed their kickstarter goal of $25,000 in just 16 days. Unfortunately, after putting all of her own money into the rebuild of their store, Gordon discovered it’ll cost an additional $10,000 to raise the ceiling. “First, it needed new floors and paint,” she said. “But then we dug around and found this cool old brick and high ceilings and it just adds so much character.” The donations have come from past customers, friends, family and her Facebook fan base. One of her most memorable backers was a man from Mercer Island who donated $5,000. “I made a cake for his daughter a year ago,” Gor[ more MACARON page 3]
Kirkland kitchen fire prompts street closure off of Juanita Drive BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com
Firefighters laid 500 feet of hose on the morning of May 9 to douse a house fire on Finn Hill. “When the first units arrived on the scene the flames were visible,” said Kirkland Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Dettmer. “The driveway was very tight and the closest
hydrant was 500 feet away on Juanita Drive.” The fire took place in the 12600 block of 80th Ave. NE. All the responding units were forced onto the street, along with the supply line. Kirkland police blocked access from Northeast Juanita Drive to 128th Avenue Northeast for a few hours that morning. The call came in to 911
dispatchers at 7:32 a.m. and three departments, including Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond and Northshore, were called to respond. In all, seven units responded to the scene. “Nobody was hurt and all the occupants were evacuated,” Dettmer said. “It was a small kitchen fire and it was put out pretty quickly.”
Firefighters respond to a kitchen fire on Finn Hill on the morning of May 9. Courtesy of the Kirkland Fire Department
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neighbor’s house to call 911 after he realized his phone was out of order. But in doing so, he had accidentally locked himself out of his house. Thinking the fire wasn’t as bad as it was, Tracy refrained from kicking the door or breaking a window to get in until it was too late. “It was just horrific,” he said. “You couldn’t have gotten on your hands One of David Tracy’s paintings of the Southwest. Tracy spends his and knees or anything to time painting the red canyons and sunsets of New Mexico among other get in and I kept telling places, such as New York, France, Spain and Italy. PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN all the firemen, ‘Get my STODOLA dog’ but it was a burning inferno in there and they his house, set him up the Southwest and Caliweren’t gonna go in at all.” in a hotel and later an fornia.” Nearly choking up, apartment, but he only Tracy said he prefers Tracy said Max was lost received $1,500 for his painting scenery and in the fire, along with his work. He said he hadn’t buildings with plenty of hundreds of clothes, and registered as a business, color, and his strengths his pieces that captured so he could only be cominclude predicting and landscapes of New Mexico, pensated for it as a hobby. reconstructing specific Italy, the Middle East and Tracy has since gotten a color in his paints. New York, among others. 10-week-old husky puppy When his eBay account “There’s nothing you that he calls “Max 2.” was activated, he would can do,” he said. “Here And about six months sell 30-40 paintings a year you are, you’ve got four, ago, Tracy started to paint to as far away as Austrafive trucks all around … again with the help of lia and Dubai, and was The neighbor over here Stodola. painting one painting a brought me a chair “I offered him day for about 13 years, to sit in and we my studio space noting that he retired in stood here and whenever it was 2000 from Boeing. watched.” available,” Stodola “It’ll take me another In the 26 years said, adding that 15 years but I’ll do it Tracy had lived at he’s known Tracy again,” Tracy said with a his Kingsgate home, since 2011. “I smile. he was just meeting think that sparked Slowly but surely, Tracy David Tracy some of his “very him as, ‘Oh, OK I looks forward to recreatgracious” neighbors have a place to do ing his landscapes that for the first time. it now’ and got him back will go for $400 to $600 a “Someone said ‘I notice on the saddle.” piece. you don’t have shoes’ and Eventually, Tracy made Tsuga Fine Art will feaasked for my size,” he space in his apartment to ture Tracy’s art from May said. “And I told them, paint and was able to gen- 30 to July 15. An opening ‘Oh, 11-and-a-half and erate about 20 pieces for reception to kick off the they brought me back the upcoming art show. showing will be from 5-8 three pairs of shoes. I still “His style has loosened p.m. on May 30. Tsuga is have them, I still wear up since then,” Stodola located at 10101 Main St., them all the time. It was said. “Painters are always Ste. A in Bothell. really nice.” evolving too. This show, For more information Tracy’s insurance he’s got paintings from on the art show, visit covered the rebuild of www.tsugafineart.com.
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Student receives EWU scholarship Savannah Youmans, daughter of Scott Youmans of Kirkland, has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship of $3,000 for the 2014-15 academic year at Eastern Washington University. The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors with a 3.8 cumulative GPA or better, a 1250 SAT or 28 ACT or better score. Youmans is hoping to major in special education at Eastern. While at Inglemoor High School Savannah was on the soccer team, a DECA member and in ASB/Leadership.
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www.kirklandreporter.com don said. “It’s shocking how generous people are.” Gordon has run Lady Yum since 2011 at a commercial space from Twelve Baskets Catering in Kirkland, doing local delivery. She said she’ll keep that location when the store is finished so that they’ll have enough space for baking the macarons, cakes and other baked goods Lady Yum offers. The store instead will act as a place for patrons to pick up orders, buy gifts or pop in for a macaron and a glass of wine, as they’re in the process of getting their liquor license. But Gordon wasn’t always a baker and business owner, and Foisy wasn’t always a co-owner of Lady Yum. An Alaskan native from a small village called Hoonah, Gordon came to Washington to pursue music in college at the age of 16.
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Gordon enrolled at I need to start practicing Pacific Lutheran Univerwhat I preach,” she said. sity in Tacoma in an early “Lots of young people assoadmissions program to ciate success with money.” study the piano and other And she did too, at the forms of music but ended time. But now, “investing in up gravitating toward busithe community, doing what ness and finance, which she you love” is more aligned would eventually get her with her perspective of degree in. success. “I felt like I didn’t fit in Gordon said the “now or with the rest of never” moment the music kids,” “I made a cake for pushed her to she said, addhis daughter a year break the “golden ing that she had ago. It’s shocking handcuffs” of always baked and stock options near how generous cooked because the age of 30 and people are.” there was “nothembark on the Megan Gordon ing to do” in her “absolutely terriAlaskan village fying” venture of growing up. starting her own Gordon said business. in her 10 years of working Originally a custom cake in business and finance and dessert tables business, she managed new college she first met with Foisy graduates and always told to develop the Lady Yum them to figure out their brand. Foisy was from the natural strengths. San Juan Islands who had She described her life as run a design studio since working 80 hours a week 2008. and missing out on life. Gordon continued her “Then there was this day business but said she realwhere I was like I think ized custom cakes weren’t a
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All King County and city residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost when the WastemoLaughs Comedy Spot bile makes a stop in Kirkland, in Kirkland will welcome comedian Taylor Williamson May 23-25. The Wastemobile will be tonight through Sunday. Wilin the parking lot of the Fred liamson is the recent Meyer at 12221 120th second-place winner Ave. NE, Kirkland, of America’s Got each day from 10 Talent. a.m. to 5 p.m. He started perResidents can forming stand-up drop off household comedy while a hazardous waste senior in high school in Del Mar, Calif. Taylor Williamson items including pesticides, oil-based Williamson now paints, automotive lives in Los Angeles products (oil, antifreeze, auto and travels the globe telling batteries, etc.), fluorescent jokes. He has performed bulbs/tubes and other items at the prestigious Just For without a charge. The service Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and was the young- is pre-paid through garbage est comedian to ever perform and sewer utility fees. on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson. Williamson also appeared on MTV’s TRL, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and was a semifinalist on the final season of Periodically the Kiwanis NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Club of Kirkland recognizes Tonight’s show will begin individuals who go above and at 8:30 p.m., while there beyond in helping make the will be two shows each on Kirkland community a better Saturday and Sunday, at 8 place for everyone. This time and 10 p.m. the club was particularly Tickets for the shows are pleased to recognize one of $15. their own members, Mark Laughs Comedy Spot is Tillman. located at 12099 124th Ave. Since 2008, Tillman has NE in Kirkland. assumed overall responsibilFor more information ity for the Kirkland Interfaith visit www.laughscomedy. Transitions in Housing comcom or call 425-823-6306. munity suppers which are held every Tuesday evening at
scalable product. In creating customized dessert packages, the salted caramel macaron had become her number one seller, so she switched gears. Gordon worked to perfect her gluten-free, different flavored, colorful cookies that resemble hamburgers, or macarons, which sky rocketed their popularity. The flavors have ranged from beer and pretzel caramel for Father’s Day to Captain Crunchberry and Mango Habanero - a strangely popular one. Savory cheese and smoked salmon flavors are also on the horizon, Gordon said. Foisy and Gordon met again for the rebrand and the two ended up discussing the idea of becoming business partners. Foisy’s background in culinary school, her French food blog and her skills in marketing, sales and graphic design made her the perfect candidate.
Kirkland resident Charles Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Heitz spent a lot of time at in Kirkland. Each week the Kirkland Boys and Girls throughout the year, Tillman coordinates and oversees var- Club when he was younger. ious church groups and other So when he needed to find an Eagle Scout project he organizations who volunteer returned to see how he could to provide nutritious meals give back to the place that for less fortunate families in gave him so much. Kirkland. Heitz discussed “It’s a real credit to the issue with club Mark that he makes director Bridget the time and puts in Powers and the two the effort - week after agreed he could build week - to ensure that a cubby system for those less fortukids’ backpacks. nate have at least Mark Tillman To attain the rank one bright, happy of Eagle Scout a Boy moment of enjoyScout must plan, ment in their week,” prepare, determine funding said Kathy Cannon with the and construct a community Kiwanis Club of Kirkland. project. “Mark Tillman is truly an The 16 year old worked for Everyday Hero.” three months to complete the In addition to providing project. The cubby system alwholesome food, the comlows for 64 cubbies for backmunity suppers periodically packs, along with four larger include activities for children and young people, including back-to-school assistance, as well as an annual Christmas program.
Scout builds Kiwanis Club of Kirkland names cubbies for an Everyday Hero Kirkland Boys & Girls Club Diabetes-Type 1 & 2 Bellevue/Eastside Support Group This is for adult diabetics interested in finding ways to manage or overcome barriers to good health in a positive, solution focused setting. Email: cheri@cherilewis.com, or call Cheri @ 425-638-9966 cherilewis.com Meetup Link: bit.ly/QEUceP
Lady Yum owner Megan Gordon stands in front of her new store’s brick wall. Gordon and her partner Shan S. Foisy hope to open in mid-June. RAECHEL DAWSON, Kirkland Reporter
As business plans came together, Gordon and Foisy decided to keep their new store in Kirkland, despite the adversity they’ve seen some downtown businesses have face. By investing in her community, hiring four new full time and four part-time employees and including other local business’s food products - think the lemon
blueberry jam from a local Farmer’s Market - Gordon and Foisy believe their business model will flourish the community they love. The Lady Yum store will be located at 111 Lake St S. in Kirkland.
For more information or to donate toward their store remodel, visit www. ladyyum.com.
Charles Heitz built this large cubby system for the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. CONTRIUBTED PHOTO cubbies for various items. “Our club members are excited about their new cubbies and have not stopped talking about them,” said Powers. “Occasionally, I will see one or two club members stand-
ing in front of the cubbies just looking at them, with a smile on their face of course. The club staff and club members are very thankful and proud of Charles and his Eagle Scout project.”
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t seems there are endless things breeders can do with pansies, petunias or million bells. There is a brighter, softer, more disease-resistant variety every year. Every so often, new shrubs are introduced; but this seems to be happening more frequently. Plant breeders are getting the message that homeowners need plants sized to fit the scale of their smaller yards. Some are now small enough for containers.
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This year’s “Fire Light” hydrangea. Courtesy of Proven Winners achieves 3-by-3 feet slowly and is easily pruned. Or, just let the deer do it — they’d be happy to. Well-suited for small lots, it is a welcome spot of light in early spring. Want slightly smaller? The Proven Winners plant brand introduced “Tiny Wine” Ninebark last year. You may be see-
ing this plant in nurseries now. Achieving 2.5-by2.5 feet in 10 years, it’s one for containers or the foundation planting. Since “Black and White,” a very compact Weigela (18 to 24-by-18 to 24 inches), there has been a small rest. Now we have “Wings of Fire” and “Merlot Rose,” both with handsome coppery, bronzy foliage and like all Weigelas, have bright pink trumpet-shaped blooms that make these plants easy to love. Both of these new introductions will be in the 3 to 4-by-3 to 4-foot size range in 10 years. After two years of root development, these plants can make it through our harsh Augusts handsomely. Abelia “Sunshine
2014 Hydrangeas are hot. Hydrangea paniculata “Fire Light,” introduced by Proven Winners, blooms slightly after July 4 with our cooler summers. But it is worth the wait. Starting out cream, it will slowly start to change to pink, then a deep rosey-magenta by fall, putting on a show as the season progresses. The stems and large upright bloomheads are great for tablescapes as we sneak in our late summer evening gettogethers on the patio. Small for this variety of hydrangea, “Fire Light”
gets to be 4 to 6-by-4 to 6 feet. Hydrangeas are easily pruned, and if you do prune them, will stay vigorous for many years. See a good pruning guide for tips. Want a smaller hydrangea? “Tiny Tuff Stuff ” stretches to 18 to 24-by-18 to 24 inches. Developed by Proven Winners for 2014, this re-bloomer sports double lacecap blooms; here the exterior petals are purple and the interior petals pale lavender — almost white. Proven Winners has been refining deutzias these past few years. “Crème Fraiche” is a cream-and-green 2014 intro that flowers white in early spring. A minideutzia, its 1 to 2-by-1 to 2-foot size makes it perfect for containers. I see them in a pot by the front door combined with golden cosmos, a summer bloomer, or Black-Eyed
Susans (Rudbeckia hirta), which blooms summer through fall. More next time … buddleia, deutzia and yes, more hydrangeas. Until then … happy gardening!
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So sad for Kirkland that it is all for the tax income and not the environment that we used to live in.
Karin Ferguson, Kirkland I completely agree with writer Tracy Hendershott’s letter in the May 2 issue of the Reporter about large tree removal being a detriment to bird nesting, and it is also destroying nesting of squirrels and raccoons. In the last few weeks I’ve written to express my For many years, I have lived next to a views and sentiments about the LWSD bond issue 15,000-square-foot-plus vacant lot, and while I’ve and overcrowding in our schools and city. had the bounty of unwanted cottonwood leaves This time I’m writing because I’ve read a and alder leaves on my property every fall, I couple of letters to the Reporter taking staff have also been privileged to see a mother members to task for various reasons. KIRKLAND raccoon instruct her young to climb a I’m sure you all are aware that no matter 20-to-30-foot cherry tree and have seen how well you perform, someone out there the family of raccoons come to my manis going to complain about one thing or anmade pond in the evening. other, i.e., how well you cover a topic or accuse As of last fall, all trees on this property have you of a political leaning; it’s unavoidable. been removed, including a grove of four western I just want to say on my behalf I think you are all red cedars and three Douglass firs, all mature trees doing a wonderful job of reporting and that you are 40- to 50-foot tall. It was a total clearcut. a vital link to what is going on in Kirkland. Now there are two 3,000-square-foot homes Denny Schor, Kirkland selling for $800,000 to $900,000 each on this lot. Kirkland talks about replacing trees that they remove for development... a vine maple, nice, but it can’t compare with the 30-year-old western red At the end of this school year, one of the finest cedars or Douglass firs. teachers in the history of the Lake Washington This developer, and other developers in KirkSchool District will be leaving the classroom. Kathy land, have purchased several properties to build, Hovis, who has taught at Alexander Graham Bell and if there are large firs on the property, they will Elementary School for 45 years, is retiring. I had be gone.
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the great privilege and honor to work with Kathy for six of those 45 years. Kathy would work with the most challenging children and do so with grace, compassion and tenacity while holding high expectations for their learning. She consistently advocated for kids, colleagues and the Bell community. Simply, Kathy is an amazing teacher and an amazing woman. She has touched the hearts of many kids and many adults. She’ll remain in our hearts forever.
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Kirkland Reporter shows political, religious bias Is the Kirkland Reporter the editor’s personal billboard for political and religious agendas? What other explanation is possible for choosing to publish a letter that has nothing to do with the Kirkland Reporter or specifically Kirkland? The letter from Luisa Franklin-Bell in the May 2 paper complains about national television programming. She apparently doesn’t even understand Constitutional rights. It has nothing to do with the paper or city. Her letter isn’t the first published showing a strong bias to the right and an apparent editorial agenda that has nothing to do with the city of Kirkland or objective balanced journalism. Perhaps instead of Kirkland Reporter the paper should be [ more LETTERS page 7 ]
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BRIEFS Loss of ESEA waiver to impact LWSD The U.S. Department of Education revoked Washington state’s current waiver from the accountability requirements of the 2002 Elementary and Secondary Education Act, commonly referred to as No Child Left Behind or NCLB. The state has been operating under a conditional waiver for the past two school years. This waiver allowed local school districts to determine how best to use federal Title I funds to meet the needs of students who are not at standard in order to reach proficiency. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is one of the cornerstones of the No Child Left Behind Act. In the state of Washington, it is a measure of year-to-year student achievement on the state assessments in reading and mathematics. If schools do not meet AYP, they are placed at different “steps of improvement.” The goal of
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h, Kirkland. Boy, did you teach me. Nearly two years ago I joined the Kirkland Reporter newsroom fresh out of college, naive, hopeful and “hungry” as I put it so eloquently in my first (and only) editorial. I was determined to bring light to all voices, no matter ethnicity, sexual orientation, political standpoint, creed, income level, hair color, brand of shoe, etcetera. I tried. I really put my heart into this community and, for the most part, I think I succeeded in delivering full news coverage that went beyond the surface level. And I plan to do just AYP is for all students to reach proficiency in both subjects by 2014. • What’s next In the 2014-15 school year, Washington state will once again report AYP. Districts that do not meet AYP are required to “set aside” 20 percent of the Title I funds they receive from the federal government. This money must be reserved for either supplemental educational services or for transportation to support public school choice (a step of improvement where students who attend schools that do not meet AYP are offered a chance to enroll at a different school in the district that has met AYP). Money that goes unused for these purposes is returned to the district, but not until the school year is well underway and too late to be included in that year’s operating budget. • Impact for Lake Washington School District Lake Washington’s total Title I budget is $1,632,863. We will set aside 20 percent ($326,573) to be in compliance with this legislation. Title I schools that were in steps of improvement in 2010-11 will continue in
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International Community School: • Ryan Chae (sophomore), William Chae (sophomore) and Avi Soval (sophomore): first place, Business Plan • Axel Hauduc (senior), Savannah Hauduc (freshman) and Josef Benzaoui (senior): first place, Business Presentation • Osman Salahuddin (senior), Kevin Wong (senior) and Dylan Steele (senior): first place, Digital Design • Danuta Egle (junior): first place, Electronic Portfolio • Alicia Kacharia (freshman): first place, FBLA Principles and Procedures • Laura Liao (sophomore): first place, Introduction to Business Communication • Ishan Narula (sophomore) and Tanima Paul (freshman): first place, Mobile Application Development • Kevin Wang (senior): second place, Business Communications • Alina Liokumovich (junior) and Aarthi Ganapathi (junior): second
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could I report on a city that didn’t have their fair share of citizen groups? (I’m talking about you, protestors of Potalla Village, Lake Street Place and Parkplace, East of Market Moms, neighborhood associations, Kingsgate name petitioners, I could go on.) It’s clear Kirklanders love their city, that much is true. Throwing aside the minute details - I recently moved back to Renton after my Bellevue apartment lease expired - the Federal Way Mirror will give me more challenging opportunities that I’m
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nervous, yet more than excited, to take on. In reporting for the Kirkland Reporter, I’ve cried with sources over their family deaths. I’ve listened to chatter about the marijuana stories I’ve written while sitting at a Kirkland City Council meeting, only to cover something entirely different. I’ve been criticized for my reporting but also immensely praised, some of the nicest words I’ve ever heard. I love the people of Kirkland and I always wrote stories with you all in mind. I’ve never lived in Kirkland, and have nothing to gain from them - the stories were all for you. So that you, place, Public Service Announcement • Ishan Narula (sophomore): third place, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures • Kristina Moutafov (sophomore): fourth place, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures • Aarthi Ganapathi (junior): fourth place, Job Interview • Katie Park (senior): fourth place, Who’s Who in FBLA • Joey Smith (senior) and Jerry Sun (senior): fifth place, Business Financial Plan • Ashley Yoo (senior): fifth place, Community Service STEM: • Sonia Murthy (sophomore): first place, Agribusiness; first place, Intro to Parliamentary Procedure; second place, Intro to Business Communication; third place, Introduction to Business; named Outstanding Member of the chapter • Sonia Murthy (sophomore) and Sophia Tevosyan (sophomore): first place, Business Ethics • Aaron Johnston (junior), Maya Ganesan (junior) and Pranav Vasudha (junior): first place, Marketing
the Kirklander, could stay connected to your community that I know you love so much. It is with this heavy heart that I say good bye, but also thank you. Thank you, Kirkland, for teaching me about what it means to be a community, a city and a reporter. I hope that you continue to stay passionate about the issues that matter and to never stop reading the one newspaper, the Kirkland Reporter, that strives to connect the city and people together.
Raechel Dawson has worked for the Kirkland Reporter since July of 2012.
• Maya Ganesan (junior): first place, Business Communication; first place, Future Business Leader; third place, Insurance and Risk Management • Chris Yu (junior): first place, Job Interview. Chris was offered a real job with Mens Wearhouse in a mock interview by one of the judges; fifth place, Client Service • Jenna Oratz (sophomore): third place, Business Law • Shravya Kakulamarri (sophomore): second place, Creed • Dinesh Parimi (sophomore): second place, Business Math • Apoorv Khandwal (freshman): third place, Mobile App Development • Udit Ranasaria (sophomore): fourth place, Business Calculations • Aaron Johnston (junior): fourth place, Business Communication • Teri Guo (sophomore) and Karisma Kulkarni (sophomore): fourth place, Management Information Systems • Sophia Tevosyan (sophomore): fifth place, Business Math; fourth place, Introduction to Business
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renamed “Right Wing Values” to better represent the true agenda? Please stick to balanced topics related to the city of Kirkland and not political or religious axe grinding. The paper should serve the city at large and not a some narrow personal agenda. If the paper continues to publish similar right wing and inappropriate nonsense I’ll gladly help start a campaign with the larger advertisers using social media sites to rally others around the cause. Many of them have policies against supporting discrimination, political and religious causes. I’ll also be contacting the publisher.
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Writer fueled by activism in the golf community By Terrence Hill UW News Lab
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ot everyone is lucky enough to discover a new passion well after they have finished school. Even fewer are lucky enough to find a passion that aligns perfectly with their career. Kirkland native Cheri Brennan, who now lives in Redmond, was one of those people. Brennan’s work with local golf organizations has led to her being selected to write a chapter in the new book “Teeing Up for Success.” “It was flattering to be asked,” Brennan said. “Now that the book has been published, I’m very honored to be among the 30 other women who contributed chapters for this.” Brennan’s chapter in “Teeing Up for Success,” which was released in January, is not her first venture into writing. She also writes a column called “From the Forward Tees” in Pacific Northwest Golfer Magazine. Brennan finished a communications degree at Washington State University before she founded Alliance Communications in 1990. “I didn’t really start with golf until I was in college,” Brennan said. “I
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BRIEFS Kirkland school receives Green Leader Award Carl Sandburg Elementary/Discovery Community School in Kirkland is one of three schools and three districts who have been recognized with a Washington State Green Leader Award for 2014. The school is being recognized for its progress toward reducing environmental impact and costs. Schools and districts complete an online application to become a Green Ribbon School. A state committee scores completed applications and may nominate up to four schools or districts. The state committee also selects schools and districts as Washington
took golf as a P.E. class. I played a little bit then, but then moved to San Francisco after college and never played until probably 10 or 15 years ago as a result of a client I was working with.” That client was Scott Oki, former senior vice president of sales, marketing and service at Microsoft, who founded Oki Golf. Brennan worked on the public relations side when Oki Golf was building The Golf Club at Newcastle. She would go on to work with Oki for five years on multiple courses. As she was working on Oki’s courses, the Executive Women’s Golf Association caught her eye with their “Teeing Up for Success” event. “They’ve kind of gone to just the acronym EWGA more now,” Brennan said. “They have challenges for every woman to discover their own ‘E’ and it can be from empowering to the Every Women’s Golf Association. It’s a very inclusive organization.” The EWGA’s Seattle chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. Brennan began to attend the organization’s meetings regularly in 1998, but was not a full member at the time. That changed when the organization be-
gan looking for volunteer help. “We were looking for volunteers to help us out in different areas,” said Shelia Sampolesi, who was the president of the EWGA Seattle chapter when Brennan first attended. “She came over and started talking and said, ‘I’d like to become a member and help you with your PR if you need it.’ She had a can-do, stepup attitude.” Brennan is also a volunteer for The First Tee of Greater Seattle, a chapter of a national organization that works with character development in youth through golf. They work with children from all backgrounds between the ages of 5 and 18. Brennan helps with public relations and profiles of the members of the organization. “Cheri’s been involved since the very beginning,” said Heidi Wills, the executive director of The First Tee of Greater Seattle. “She’s helped us tell our story to the broader public about the positive impacts we have on the youth in our community.” Of the 179 chapters in The First Tee, the Greater Seattle chapter was one of only three to obtain “ace status,” the highest recognition in the organization.
state Green Schools and district leaders if they excel in one or more of the pillars. Carl Sandburg Elementary/Discovery Community School was selected by the state for its accomplishments in Pillar 1, reducing environmental impact and costs. The school’s Pillar 1 achievements include the following.
cation and actions (Level Two). • See the school’s Green Schools Program success story, at http://your. kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/greenschools/carlsandburg-elementary.asp, which highlights the student Earth Helper’s Club. In 2013, the club received a King County Earth Hero at School award.
An effective recycling program: • The school recycles 56 percent of its solid waste Participation in a Green Schools program: • The school has received assistance from the King County Green Schools Program since 2007, and has received recognition from King County for completing waste reduction and recycling education and actions (Level One) and energy conservation edu-
Successful energy conservation systems and practices: • The school’s energy conservation practices decreased energy use at the school by 25 percent, which earned the school recognition from the school district.
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“It’s been very gratifying to see that organization rise and teach core values that are an integral part of the game to children,” Brennan said. Brennan also does a lot of pro-bono charity work in her spare time. One big event she helps with each year is Golf Fore Red, which is in its seventh year. The next event, which raises awareness of heart disease among women while raising funds for The Hope Heart Institute, will take place at 8 a.m. on July 26 at The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge. For more information, visit www.golfforered.com. “The nice thing about golf is that the game is for a lifetime,” Brennan said. “Everyone can have a good time playing and I encourage more women to take it up.”
Terrence Hill is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communications News Laboratory.
Kirkland native Cheri Brennan golfs, writes and helps others through several golf organizations. Courtesy photo
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MoveFree parkour classes expand to Kirkland BY K.J. HIRAMOTO UW News Lab
The rising popularity of parkour, a training regimen, has grown from viral YouTube shares to classes being taught throughout the Eastside. Kyle Groussman and Rami Mackay of the MoveFree Academy opened their newest location at the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club earlier in the year to teach teens and preteens how to parkour. “It was tough finding time to set everything up first,” Mackay said. “But here we are now with eight total locations and having this as our fulltime jobs. I feel like we’re in a good spot.” Parkour is a training discipline developed using military obstacle
course training. Participants use only things in the environment to move from place to place. Mackay, who co-founded the MoveFree Academy with Groussman said that the toughest part of launching their business initially was finding the time to set everything up efficiently. “At that time I was a full-time student and working another job,” Mackay said. “Kyle was also working another job but we finally found time.” The academy started off by teaching free lessons in the teen center at the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club, the classes progressed to paid classes, and eventually other Boys and Girls Club locations began asking Groussman and Mackay if they would
be willing to teach classes in multiple locations. Groussman, a parkour coach, said that there’s more to the sport than just running and jumping. He explains there are various components related to studying the art of human movement. “A lot of people think parkour is a new sport,” said Groussman. “But we look a lot into proper biomechanics and kinematics. Everything it takes to not only maximize the kids’ performance and safety. We also look at recommendations from local physical therapists on how they should squat, strike their feet, or land.” Groussman added that the program draws a lot of inspiration from the discipline involved in martial arts. “We view parkour
MoveFree Academy co-founder Rami Mackay, center, leads a small-group class on the basics of parkour by teaching weight transfer. Mackay teaches parkour classes at the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club. Courtesy photo as not necessarily just a sport but also a discipline,” Groussman said. “We kind of hit the ground running in these classes. From the first day of the curriculum, we borrow milestones and teach them certain movements depending on their skill level.” Daniel Hall has taught
students how to do parkour for MoveFree Academy for six months. He said that his favorite part of teaching his students is watching the sense of progression. “Many will come in not knowing much about parkour and they’ll have a big idea from videos on the internet and expect
huge roof jumps,” Hall said. “Some of them feel discouraged initially, but those that don’t become ambitious and feel a sense of achievement as they improve.”
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guests. Their compassion for the patients and families who depend on EvergreenHealth’s growing network of care and specialties extends far beyond tonight’s celebration. Their example is a constant reminder to each of us who strive to live EvergreenHealth’s mission to serve others with safe, quality and cost-effective health care and service,” said EvergreenHealth CEO Bob Malte. This year, the EvergreenHealth Foundation was honored to present the Gene and Ruth Freedman family with the annual Spirit of Giving award as part of EvergreenHealth’s ongoing commitment to recognize those whose selfless contributions are crucial to the health and well-being of the community. This year’s award recognized the Freedman family’s multiple generations of service and generosity to the community. Members of the family have invested in their community both as corporate sponsors as well as individually.
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Evergreen Safety Council to open new driving school in Kirkland
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irkland-based Evergreen Safety Council has taught workers first aid, forklift safety, traffic flagging and how to drive a commercial vehicle, among others. But for the first time since 1932, they plan to teach teenagers the ins and outs of safe driving. “We’ve been in the safety business for 82 years and driving is the biggest killer of teens and has been for a long time,” said Tom Odegaard, the president and executive director of the
Evergreen Safety Council. “We’re very excited about the instructors and the opportunity to work with young drivers to help our state get to target zero, a goal of no traffic fatalities with kids and as they become adults.” The first Evergreen Driving School course began on May 12. The course will start again on June 3, July 28, and so on. Originally based in Seattle’s South Lake Union area, the nonprofit moved to Kirkland in January 2013 to get away from heavy building construction.
Odegaard said their current who’ve provided motor location in the Totem Lake vehicle safety training for area provides enough space up to 10 years. for their school while still But most importantly, being fairly close to the program “We’ve been in the will not follow Interstate 405. safety businesses the standard, “This place for 82 years and boring, “lecture” provides the best driving is the facility for what we that many drivbiggest killer of ing schools use need,” he said. “It’s teens and has been in their teacha great location.” for a long time.” ings. The driving school program It’s more Tom Odegaard was put together interactive and by a team with scenario driven, experience at other schools, Odegaard said. in creating curriculums and “Their regular driving marketing. world might be driving into Odegaard said the Seattle from Kirkland or instructors are all people going up to the mountains,” individual’s who have had exceptional careers in the field of tax law. Waldbaum is also an inactive Certified Public Accountant.
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Former Kirkland Reporter editor wins Key award Former Kirkland Reporter editor Carrie Rodriguez received the Washington Coalition for Open Government’s Key Award for winning disclosure of public information that Federal Way city officials had wrongly withheld. Rodriguez is currently the editor of the Federal Way Mirror. Coalition President and Kirkland City Councilman Toby Nixon presented the award to Rodriquez on April 24. In February, when the council was considering applications from 20 candidates to fill a council vacancy, the city initially released only their names. The city declined to release the application packets, contending that council members are city employees and such “employment” applications are exempt from disclosure. Rodriguez consulted attorneys, including the state attorney general’s ombudsman for open government, and confirmed that council members are not legally city employees; such application materials are public records
LWHS grad stars in Les Misérables at CWU Washington Coalition for Open Government president and Kirkland City Councilman Toby Nixon (right) presents a Key Award to former Kirkland Reporter editor Carrie Rodriguez (center) on April 24. Rodriguez currently works at the Federal Way Mirror. Also pictured is the Federal Way Mirror publisher Rudi Alcott. CASEY OLSON, Reporter Newspapers that must be disclosed. She published a column challenging the city to release the information. A week later, the council held a special meeting and voted to release the application packets. “Carrie Rodriguez served the community well by insisting on disclosure of information that should be routinely provided to any citizen who asks for it,” Nixon said. “Citizens need this kind of information to evaluate candidates for public office.” The Key Award recognizes individuals or organizations that have made a notable contribution to the cause of open government. The coalition
is a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for the peoples’ right to access government information. The coalition stands for the principle that transparency and public participation are essential building blocks of good government.
Savannah Brady, a 2013 graduate of Lake Washington High School, will perform in the ensemble in Central Washington University’s Central The-
he said. “What do you need to address on a road trip? What do you need to look for when you’re going to the store, a ball game?” Instead of allowing students to experience the “error” in the trial and “error” period of driving, the Evergreen Driving School’s mission is to reduce that “error” part by creating safe driving habits and attitudes to begin with. The program will offer five “Safety First” programs throughout the spring, summer and fall. The “Safety First” program is $535 for 30 hours of class-
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atre Ensemble production of Les Misérables. She is also the understudy for Eponine. Brady is a freshman in the bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre program. Her parents are Scott and Sarah Brady of Kirkland. Epic and inspiring, Les Misérables has thrilled audiences all over the world. One of the most popular musical productions in the world, Les Misérables will be performed by Central Washington University’s Central Theatre Ensemble, accompanied by the CWU
Orchestra, beginning May 9. Tickets are $15-$20 for general admission, $12-$18 for seniors and students without ID, and $7 for CWU and EHS students with ID. Special dinner and show packages are also available through production partner Dakota Café. Tickets are available at www.cwu.edu/theatre/ tickets, the CWU Welcome Center or at the Wildcat Shop. The musical runs tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the McConnell Auditorium.
room training, six hours of driving and six hours of driving observation with a teen driver education course. For $569, students will receive everything in the “Safety First” program plus a 30-minute pre-road test private lesson in the “Safety Pro” program. All programs meet Washington state requirements, which includes the law that each teenage driver must have a minimum of 50 hours of practice time.
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Kirkland attorney wins Roger Stouder Award Kirkland resident and attorney Rodney Waldbaum received the Roger Stouder Award from the Washington State Bar Association’s Tax Section. It is an award given to
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ICS student receives Merit scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today that Kirkland’s International Community School senior Brandon McNerney has received a National Merit CorporateSponsored Scholarship. National Merit CorporateSponsored Scholarships are financed by about 200 Teams from three Kirkcorporations, company founland schools participated dations and other business in the statewide National organizations. McNerney History Day contest held is one of only 1,000 distinon May 3 at Green River guished high school seniors Community College in nationwide to win these Auburn: International scholarships. Community School Scholars are seKIRKLAND (ICS), Lake Washlected from students ington High School who advance to (LWHS) and STEM the Finalist level in High School (STEM). the National Merit The following students Scholarship Competiplaced at that event and will tion and met the criteria move on to the National of their scholarship sponevent. sors. McNerney will receive Junior Individual a National Merit Boeing Documentary: Mehak Mann Scholarship. (eighth grade), second place, The Boeing Company ICS – “The NY Times v US supports Merit Scholarship 1971: Tension Between First awards annually for children Amendment Rights and of employees. The Merit Scholarship awards are a part National Security” Junior Group Perforof The Boeing Company’s
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mance: Paulina Kosykh (eighth grade) and Kaelan O’Neill (eighth grade), third place, ICS – “Conserving the Conscience: The Rights of Christian Pacifists During World War I” Junior Group Exhibit: Rachel Leu (eighth grade) and Madelyn Vollmer (eighth grade), second place, ICS – “Child Rights through the Lens of Lewis Hine: Responsibilities of Child Welfare” Junior Group Website: Anna Klinkenberg (eighth grade) and Jessica Robertson (eighth grade), second place, ICS – “We are all in this Boat: The Waterfront Strike Fights for Rights in 1934” Senior Individual Documentary: Katie Brandao (junior), third place, LWHS – “Caught Between Rights and Responsibilities: the Great Smoky Mountains National Park” Senior Individual Performance: McKenna Conlin (freshman), third place, ICS – “Gallaudet University Protests: Rights of the Students, Responsibilities of the Board” Senior Group Exhibit: Alina Liokumovich (junior), Leina McDermott (junior) and Mia Richards (junior), first place, ICS, “The Scenic Hudson Decision of 1965:
Opening the Gates to Environmental Rights” Award winners Adrianna Royal Title IX History Award: Aarthi Ganapathi (junior), ICS National Archives at Seattle Award: Aaron Johnston (junior), Hana Keller (junior) and Lynsey Liu (junior), STEM Voyages of Discovery Award: Laura Willits (junior), LWHS
Mash Group awards Juanita seniors scholarships Jeff Mash and Kathleen Eggers, of the Mash Group Wealth Management team for Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, have announced the 2014 Mash/Eggers scholarship winners. This is the fifth consecutive year the team has sponsored college scholarships for outgoing seniors at Juanita High School in Kirkland. The four scholarship awards in the amount of $1750 each go to this year’s recipients: McKenzie Walter, Penelope Toland, Stephen Flemming, and Naomi Vlasin. They will be formally recognized at Juanita High School’s senior awards ceremony on June 5.
LWIT science instructor wins prestigious state award It is a rare educator who earns kudos from students, faculty and the state board. But everyone who knows Lake Washington Institute of
Technology science instructor Jo Nelson says that she’s exceptional in every way. “Jo is an outstanding faculty member,” Lake Washington Institute of Technology president Dr. Amy Morrison Goings said. “We see her in action every day. We are thrilled that she’s being recognized for her good work.” Nelson has been a member of the Allied Health program at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology for 27 years. She received her award in person on May 1 in Vancouver, Wash. This week the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges awarded Nelson the Anna Sue McNeill Assessment, Teaching, and Learning Award, an award to recognize an individual’s contribution to going above and beyond to coach and mentor to grow better students and educators. Nelson teaches Anatomy and Physiology at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Her students applaud her enthusiasm and expertise, but also note her flexibility. In the nomination, Nelson was described as “handsdown the most practiced assessment, teaching and learning instructor at LWTech.” Her colleagues turn to her to help them grow as educators as they graduate from her Assessment as Learning course. Described as “progressive and aggressive about learning what works and what doesn’t,” she tweaks, changes and advances her skills every term. She implements group work, peer feedback, and self-reflection with carefully coordinated rubrics and clear expectations.
NU signs eight players for next season Northwest University’s head women’s basketball coach, Ken Crawford, announced the signing of eight student-athletes who will play for the Eagles in the 2014-15 season. Six of the
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athletes signing their letters of intent are high school seniors and two are currently attending community colleges. Charmaine Bradford of Oakland, Calif., will join the Eagle program after graduating from Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto, Calif. The 5-foot-5 point guard averaged 8 points per game and 4.5 assists last season and was named to the First Team, West Bay Athletic All-League team. Hannah Carlson of Ferndale, Wash., and Ferndale High School, signed a letter of intent to play for Northwest University next season. The 5-foot-10 forward averaged 13.7 ppg and 6.6 rebounds per contest at Ferndale and was a First Team Northwest Conference and All-County Team member in 2013-14. Charity Degman hails from East Wenatchee, Wash., and will transfer from Wenatchee Valley Community College. Degman, a 6-foot-1 forward, averaged 6.9 ppg and 4.3 rebounds for the Knights and was voted team captain. Brianna Fiso of Seattle, Wash., will earn her AA degree from Highline Community College and is a Health Sciences major. The 5-foot-10 forward averaged 7.0 ppg and 6.1 rebounds per game for the Thunderbirds last season. . Kalee Fowler will graduate from Cedarcrest High School and hails from Monroe, Wash. The 5-foot-6 senior guard averaged 18.7 ppg and 4.1 rebounds last season for the Red Wolves and was named First Team All-Conference. Emily Henderson, a 6-foot post from Grants Pass, Ore., will graduate from Grants Pass High School this spring. She averaged 10.7 ppg and 7.1 rebounds per game at Grants Pass and was an Honorable Mention Oregon 6A District 1 All-Conference team member. Morgan Jacobson will come to NU from West Palm Beach, Florida, and Kings Academy. A 5-foot-7 guard, Jacobson averaged 12.2 ppg and 7.1 rebounds which earned her First Team Palm Beach Post and Second Team Palm Beach Sun Sentinel honors for the 2013-14 season. Katie Rozumny of Puyallup, Wash., is a senior at Cascade Christian High School in Puyallup and averaged 11.3 ppg and 4.3 rebounds for the Cougars. The 5-foot-7 guard was named a First Team All-Olympic League team member by the Seattle Times while also serving as the team captain for Cascade.
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Washington retains title as most ‘BicycleFriendly State’ For the seventh consecutive year, Washington has been named the nation’s No. 1 “Bicycle-Friendly State” by the League of American Bicyclists. Meanwhile, Washington
Riley in mid-February. “It’s hard to believe this new practice has already welcomed our 500th baby into the world – a beautiful, healthy girl weighing in at eight pounds, 14 ounces.” Since launching, EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care has met an important need in the community, complementing EvergreenHealth’s existing range of maternity services with a team of certified nurse-midwives that provides expecting mothers with another option for a high quality, low-intervention birthing experience on the Eastside. “Each woman has different
needs, and it’s an entirely personal decision whether she feels most comfortable partnering with an obstetrician or a nurse-midwife,” said Shana Burton, one of five certified nurse-midwives at EvergreenHealth. “Many of the women who come to EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care are seeking a strong bond with their provider— the type of relationship that’s promoted by longer appointments, and by knowing that our goal as midwives is to empower women during pregnancy, to honor their birth plans and to personally support them through their entire labor.”
During the first year of EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care’s operations, the midwifery team had 12,000 patient interactions, including 308 vaginal deliveries and 42 C-sections. In addition, a review in the third quarter of 2013 reports that patient satisfaction is in the 99th percentile, with patients 100 percent likely to recommend the practice. One of the practice’s many supporters is Redmond resident Cynthia Sarinyamas, who gave birth to her youngest daughter, Amelia, at EvergreenHealth in October 2013. It was her second delivery with a midwife, following
the birth of Sarinyamas’ oldest daughter—two-year-old Genevieve—in Chicago. “When I moved to Washington with my family, I knew I wanted to find a midwife on the Eastside who would deliver in a hospital and not a birthing center,” said Sarinyamas, who ultimately delivered baby Amelia with Burton. “EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care has been remarkable. You can sometimes be treated clinically while pregnant, but the EvergreenHealth team is really knowledgeable as well as compassionate.” It was important for Sarinyamas to have her daughter
state will officially celebrate Bike Month in May with a signed proclamation by Gov. Jay Inslee describing the many benefits of bicycling. “As a bike rider I get to see firsthand all that Washington has done to make bicycling part of a sustainable transportation system,” said Inslee. “Bicycling helps make healthy communities, healthy people and a rich quality of life. There’s always more to do, but being named the most bike friendly state shows we are moving on the right path.” Strong partnerships
among the state’s cities, counties, advocacy organizations, state agencies and transportation providers form the foundation of Washington’s success in improving conditions for bicycling and walking. “Being an avid bicyclist, I’ve had an opportunity to explore Washington’s urban and rural roadways this past year,” said Washington Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson. “We’ll continue to work with our local partners to identify and fund bicycle needs in their areas, especially on highways that
also function as main streets in our communities.” The Washington State Department of Transportation supports bicycling through its Bicycle and Pedestrian programs and provides transportation design guidance, grant programs and technical support. “We’re pleased and proud that Washington has remained the number one bicycle-friendly state,” said Barb Chamberlain, Washington Bikes executive director. “The work that goes into growing bicycling statewide every year is important for everyday people bicycling to work, school or errands. It’s equally important for Washington’s reputation as an incredible place to experience the great outdoors through bike travel and tourism. What a great way to kick off Bike Month!” The League of American Bicyclists annually ranks all 50 states on how “bikeable” they are. The League evaluates each state’s cycling success in several categories: legislation and enforcement; policies and programs; infrastructure and funding; education and encouragement; and evaluation and planning.
staff officers recognize one outstanding individual for ongoing support. Dr. Hope Wechkin, medical director of EvergreenHealth Hospice and Palliative Care services, received the Leadership and Innovation Award for her contributions to teamwork, innovation, leadership and years of service. Dr. Wechkin cares for patients and supports families affected by serious and terminal illnesses through EvergreenHealth’s hospice and palliative care services. Dr. Geoffrey Ferguson was presented with the Physician Excellence Award in recognition of his contributions to advancing patient care through compassion, respect, accountability and collaboration. Dr. Ferguson is an interventional radiologist, using advanced imaging technology to diagnose and treat a variety of health needs. “On behalf of the entire medical staff, we are proud and humbled to work in the company of so many highquality and compassionate health care providers,” said Dr. Scott Burks, EvergreenHealth medical staff president. “We look forward to the opportunity to recognize the dedication and outstanding work of our peers each year and are continually inspired by the quality of care and service shared not only with our patients, but among our collaborative medical staff.” In addition, EvergreenHealth’s Medical Staff Officers – the leadership group representing the physicians and health care providers at EvergreenHealth – bestow an award to an individual whose work supports the ongoing commitment to medical and clinical excellence at EvergreenHealth. This year’s Medical Staff Officers Award recipient is
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EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care, which opened 18 months ago, recently celebrated a major milestone: the delivery of its 500th baby – a healthy baby girl named Riley. The hospitalbased service, which debuted in September 2012, offers personalized birthing experiences within the comfort of EvergreenHealth’s awardwinning Family Maternity Center. “We’ve partnered with so many wonderful families over our collective history and experience as midwives,” said Heather Bradford, the EvergreenHealth certified nurse-midwife who delivered
EvergreenHealth’s medical staff recently recognized three colleagues for exemplary care and service at the third annual Medical Staff Award Dinner and Ceremony. Each year, EvergreenHealth’s medical staff – made up of more than 950 physicians – is invited to nominate and vote for their peers in the categories of leadership and innovation and physician excellence, and the medical
delivered in a hospital, which is why the certified nursemidwives at EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care were an ideal option. Patients under the care of a certified nurse-midwife undergo the same lab tests and ultrasounds as those who have chosen an obstetrician as their provider—and they also deliver at EvergreenHealth’s Family Maternity Center. Additionally, certified nurse-midwives can prescribe medications and have access to EvergreenHealth obstetricians for collaboration and consultation.
To learn more about EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care, visit www.evergreenhealth.com/midwife. Peggy Hamernik, selected for her commitment, dedication and tireless effort to the medical staff. Hamernik is the continuing medical education specialist at EvergreenHealth, responsible for curating relevant educational activities for physicians and health partners that comply with state and national standards. For more information about EvergreenHealth and the award recipients, visit www.evergreenhealth.com.
Tim Lee brings science and comedy to KPC Comedian Tim Lee brings his Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution to the Kirkland Performance Center at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on June 28. Lee is a biologist by training, he graduated magna cum laude from the University of California San Diego with honors. He spent years developing simulation and analytical models of population dynamics before he discovered that this bored him to tears. When he tried comedy for the first time, the tears stopped. The show is a creative blend of stand up comedy and science. The NY Times called it “very cerebral comedy” and the Boston Phoenix said, “Lee, who got his PhD before realizing where his true talents lay, blends science talk (complete with PowerPoint presentations) with comedy. The hilarious result is like what would happen if you crossed your high-school chem teacher with George Carlin.” Tickets are $9 for students, $27 for general admission and $42.50 for reserved seating. For tickets call 425-8939900.
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Sex offender wanted by U.S. Marshals, in custody
NAMI Walk tomorrow Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk of Washington to be held on May 17. Lakeshore Plaza and Kirkland Avenue between Lake Street and Lakeshore Plaza will be closed from 6 a.m. until noon. Commuters should watch for increased pedestrian traffic along Lake Street South and Lake Washington Boulevard from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The NAMI Walk hosts 1,500 participants during the event which raises money for mental health support and awareness. For course information, go to www.kirklandwa. gov/specialevents. Event website information may be accessed at www. explorekirkland.com. For permit information contact, Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services, 425587-3347 or selkayssi@ kirklandwa.gov.
County Council recognizes May as Arts Education Month The Metropolitan King County Council drew attention to the importance of arts education for the students throughout King County declaring May as Arts Education Month on May 5.“Learning about the arts is as important to a child’s education as reading, writing, and arithmetic,” said Councilmember
Mental health and drug programs reduce jail and hospital stays
Police Blotter The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Kirkland Reporter police blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Kirkland, which average about 1,000 per week. Between May 2-8, the Kirkland Police Department reported 527 traffic violations, eight DUIs, 15 school zone traffic violations, seven animal calls, 28 alarm calls, 12 noise complaints, three juvenile crimes, 11 calls of disturbance, 25 thefts, eight car prowls, three car thefts, 26 traffic accidents, six calls of civil disturbance, one reported burglary, nine domestic violence calls, six calls for harassment, five reports of illegal drugs, three alleged assault, six acts of fraud, seven malicious mischief reports, five sex offenses and three suicide calls. At least 40 people were arrested.
Kevin Crowder taken into custody in Kirkland after a viewer of Washington’s Most Wanted called in a tip. Photo courtesy of Washington’s Most Wanted
Improving access to treatment services for people with mental illness and chemical dependency is proving successful in reducing costly emergency response and criminal justice services and helping people achieve healthier, safer and more stable lives in the community.
May 8 Warrant: 12:49 p.m., 11500 block of NE 118th St. A 31-year-old man was arrested for an outstanding warrant. While transporting the man to the Kirkland Jail, the officer found a prescription pill on the seat. Warrant: 11:45 p.m., 9700 block of NE Juanita Dr. A 21-year-old man was arrested on a no-bail DUI warrant out of Shoreline. His Ford Explorer was impounded.
May 7 Assault: 3:06 p.m., 94000 block of NE 137th St. A 17-year-old boy was arrested after assaulting his father. He allegedly admitted
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Larry Phillips, prime sponsor of recognition. “Children with exposure to a diverse arts education grow up with the cognitive skills and ingenuity to not only enrich their community but work successfully in a variety of fields as well.” The arts, including dance, music, theatre and visual arts, are defined as a core content area in Washington State’s definition of basic education, and are considered an essential component of a complete education that should be provided for all students. Education in the arts enables students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, imagination and creativity, discipline, alternate ways of communicating and expressing feelings and ideas, and cross-cultural understanding—thereby supporting academic success across the curriculum, as well as personal growth outside the classroom. “Arts Education Month is an opportunity to celebrate the partnerships in King County that encourage youth to participate in the visual, literary and performing arts” said Vice Chair Jane Hague. “The arts help them not only develop imagination and creativity but also skills in communication, critical thinking and problem solving.” King County invests in arts and heritage education through 4Culture, a public development corporation chartered by county government to promote arts and heritage programs for all King County residents and visitors.
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has two Federal Felony warrants for his arrest for failing to register as a sex offender. Kirkland patrol officers responded to the area and began their surveillance. Officers observed Crowder at the location given by the caller around 4:30 p.m. and after a short foot pursuit Crowder was taken into custody. Crowder was later transported to the King County Jail without incident and will be turned over to the U.S. Marshals Department.
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An anonymous citizen called the Kirkland Police Department and said that a wanted Sex Offender, Kevin Crowder, was going to be in the area of Forbes Creek Drive in Kirkland at about 4 p.m. on May 11. According to the caller, Crowder receives money and other items during this time as he is camping in a nearby wooded area. The caller saw Crowder on Washington’s Most Wanted, which prompted him to call police. Crowder currently
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...obituaries Carol F. Anderson December 31, 1947 - February 28, 2014
Survived by sons Donald and Robert Antonsen, five grandchildren and numerous family members. Carol retired from Lake Washington School District after working 35 years at Helen Keller Elementary. Services were held at Holy Family Catholic Church and interment at Holyrood Cementary. 1053894
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DUI: 12:34 a.m., 12400 block of NE 116th Ave NE. A 29-yearold man was arrested for driving under the influence after being stopped in traffic. He performed poorly on a sobriety test and initially refused a breathalyzer test. He was later released and cited.
May 4 Warrant: 8:07 a.m., 87000 block of Northbound 405 NE. A 34-year-old woman was arrested for an outstanding DUI warrant out of Bellevue.
May 3 Prostitution: 9 p.m., 10500 block of Northup Way. A 20-year-old woman was arrested for prostitution. Warrant: 9:16 p.m., 12300 block of 5th Ave NE. A 53-year-old woman was taken into custody in Lynnwood after being arrested in Marysville on an outstanding warrant in Kirkland.
May 2 Robbery: 1:46 p.m., the 86000 block 120th Ave NE. A 19-year-old man was arrested after attempting to steal a Samsung Galaxy Pro Tablet by cutting the security cable. When confronted by employees the man fled on foot and was apprehended. Warrant: 7:02 p.m., 14400 block of 124th Ave NE. A 46-year-old man was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant out of Seattle for dangerous drugs. He was released to Seattle police. Assault: 8:05 p.m., 30800 block of Kirkland Ave. A 52-year-old man was arrested for assault in the fourth degree after a high school baseball game. Theft: 10:10 p.m., 12000 block of 120th Pl NE. A 30 year-old man and 40-year-old man were arrested after stealing a cell phone. Identity theft: 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., 12200 block of 131st Pl NE. A 21-year-old woman was arrested after being reported by her father for ongoing theft issues.
PUBLIC NOTICES Quadrant Homes, Dave Mozzone, 14725 SE 36th St Bellevue, WA 98006, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Vintner’s West, is located at 13007 136th Ave NE in Kirkland in King county. This project involves 5.6 acres of soil disturbance for Residential construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to City of Kirkland Storm System. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in Kirkland Reporter on May 16, 23, 2014. #1053061 CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS BRENT MANN, INDIVIDUALLY, AND DBA JBA GROUP INC GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the Clerk on or before ten o’clock A.M., of the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being Monday the MAY 26 2014, at or before ten o’clock A.M. before the Honorable 191ST DISTRICT COURT of Dallas County, Texas, at the George Allen Courthouse, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas, 75202, a Default Judgment may be taken against you. Said Petitioner’s THIRD AMENDED Petition was filed in said court, ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF JANUARY, 2014, in
this cause, numbered DC-13-11744 on the docket of said Court, and styled: MORRIS JAFFER AND ANTHONY FERTITTA, Petitioners vs. BRENT MANN. INDIVIDUALLY, AND DBA JBA GROUP INC; STACI MANN, ELLING HALVORSON, ANTIOCH BIBLE CHURCH, ANTIOCH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, JONATHAN CROSSWHITE AND MOLLY CROSSWIHTE Respondents. A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows: THIS LAWSUIT IS CURRENTLY PENDING AS A CONTRACT/DEBT ACTION THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS SUIT TO ENTER ANY JUDGMENT OR DECREE IN THE PLAINTIFFS INTEREST WHICH WILL BE BINDING UPON YOU. as is more fully shown by Petitioner’s Petition on file in this suit. If this citation is not served within ninety days after the date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Dallas, Texas ON THIS THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 2014 GARY FITZSIMMONS Clerk of the District Court of Dallas County, Texas George Allen Courts Building 600 Commerce Street Suite 103 Dallas, Texas, 75202 By TERESA JONES, Deputy Published in Kirkland Reporter on April 25, 2014; May 2, 2014, May 9, 2014 and May 16, 2014. #1034041.
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King County chosen to receive national Living Cities transformation grant King County Executive Dow Constantine recently announced that King County has been chosen as one of five sites across the country to receive planning grants from the Living Cities coalition to improve economic opportunities for low-income people and communities. “The work we do to build equity and create opportunities in King County is greatly enhanced by support from a nationally recognized organization like Living Cities,” said Constantine. “When you combine that with support from local groups such as The Seattle Foundation, we’re able
to have a significant positive impact on communities that are traditionally underserved.” Comprised of a coalition of 22 of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions, Living Cities supports new and collaborative approaches to improving conditions and opportunities for low-income people and the communities where they live. King County was invited to participate in the second group of communities supported by The Integration Initiative (TII). Since 2010, Living Cities has awarded $85 million in
grants, capital and commercial loans to stimulate systems change in five Round 1 TII U.S. cities. “The Integration Initiative has helped us understand what it takes to seed economic opportunity and reduce income inequality,” said Ben Hecht, president and CEO of Living Cities. “We are rethinking many of the assumptions that underlie the community development system.” King County will receive $100,000 to support planning efforts that address both inequities and economic opportunity in lower income
communities. The planning activities will support implementation of King County’s Health and Human Services Transformation Plan. One of the strategies in that plan is to foster specific communities in making gains that enhance the well-being of their residents and the vibrancy of the neighborhood in the areas of health, housing and economic opportunity. In working to create “communities of opportunity,” King County and The Seattle Foundation have committed to aligning efforts across sectors to maximize resources and
improve health, social, racial and economic outcomes for low-income individuals and communities. “We’re looking forward to this exciting initiative and partnership to increase equity in King County,” said Norman Rice, president and CEO of The Seattle Foundation. “By working together across different sectors and engaging community members, we will drive change in the systems, policies and structures essential to a healthy community for all.” The partnership involves the King County Executive’s Office, King County
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women, all juniors, and then Kirkland-Redmond AAUW members invited them to celebrate their achievements. The event included certificates of honor, small gifts, and hearing Chelsea Peterson, an associate scientist at Intellectual Ventures Lab, speak on her science career experiences. Organizer Peggy Ostrander noted that parents and teachers in attendance were also congratulated for helping these young women succeed and pursue their dreams.
The awardees from International Community School in science: Jacqueline Chai; technology: Alina Liokumovich; math: Madeleine McDermott. The awardees from Juanita High School in science: Tess Pate; technology: Jaisa Nunn; math: Abby Bergman. The awardees from Lake Washington High School in science: Ekaterina Matora; technology: Kim Veldee; math: Chelsea Le. The awardees from Nikola Tesla STEM High
School in science: Kaimyn O’Neill; technology: Alka Pai; math: Maya Ganesan. The national AAUW has supported women’s education with grants since 1888, while the local branch has been instrumental in organizing the annual middle school and high school girls’ Expanding Your Horizons conferences held each March on the Bellevue College Campus, that encourage future careers in STEM fields, and recently, working to support TECH Trek, a girl’s summer camp.
Eighteen young women from the Lake Washington School District were honored as STEM Scholars by the Kirkland-Redmond Branch of the American Association of University Women at an April 23 presentation at the Lake Washington School District Resource Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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...healthy living Valley General reaches agreement with Fairfax in Kirkland Valley General Hospital, an affiliate of EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, has signed a letter of intent with Kirkland-based Fairfax Behavioral Health to establish a 34-bed psy-
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plinary group of qualified professional staff, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health professionals, psychologists, pharmacists and registered recreational therapists. “We look forward to working collaboratively with Valley General Hospital to meet an overwhelming need in Snohomish County,” said Ron Escarda, CEO of Fairfax Behavioral Health. “In this embedded setting, we can more effectively provide a level of clinical care for our patients that meet both medical and psychiatric care needs.” Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization requires a highly specialized staff, and Fairfax brings a proven track record of effective psychiatric hospital management to the Monroe community. Fairfax offers an 83-year history of service to the
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Extreme longevity – progress or worrisome prospect? According to the most recent data collected by the Census Bureau, over 53,000 people are now 100 years and older in the United States alone. The “oldest old” – those who are 90 and beyond – are the fastest expanding segment of the U.S. population. Today there are nearly two million nonagenarians. That number will likely increase to 10 to 12 million by mid-century, a prospect that raises multiple concerns in terms of healthcare and retirement issues. A study titled “90+,” conducted by the Univer-
sity of California, Irvine and sponsored by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), has followed this demographic since 2003. As reported by 60 Minutes, the news magazine on CBS, it is the largest study on the subject of old age to date, and includes clinical, pathological, and genetic research, involving more than 1,600 participants. While the study is still ongoing, it has already produced some surprising results. For example, putting on a little extra weight late in life does not as much harm as previously thought and may even have some benefits. Eating right is still important, but adding more nutrients, e.g. by
taking vitamin supplements, seems to have no noticeable effects. On the other hand, drinking moderate amounts of alcohol and coffee can indeed promote healthy aging and increase longevity, the researchers found. Mental health, however, is less assured, no matter what action is taken. Over 40 percent of nonagenarians suffer from dementia, and about half of those are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The causes are not fully understood yet, but experts say that lack of physical activity may be a contributing factor. Naturally, most 90-year-olds do not or are not able to exercise rigorously.
What we learn from the longest living among us is that they generally make healthy diet and lifestyle choices, but they don’t obsess over them. Education, access to healthcare, and standard of living are clearly important components, but so are good marriages, friendships, and an active social life. Purpose and meaningful work also play a role. Communities, neighborhoods, and even climatic and geographic differences seem to contribute to longevity. In other words, it is not one thing or set of rules people who age well live by – but usually a whole package that fulfills their needs and lets them thrive
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over long periods of time. We are witnessing an extraordinary growth of aging populations throughout the world, and the current trends will likely accelerate in the future. How we handle the challenges that come with longer life expectancy, demographic changes, agerelated disease, and many others, depends on how well we understand the natural aging process and meet its demands. Extending the human life span further and further, just because our medical and pharmaceutical advances enable us to do so, may not be the best way to go – it may not even be the right way.
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Celebrating Our Successes
Investing in Our Future Cascade and its Members Celebrate 15 Years of Providing Safe, Clean, Reliable Water
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Celebrating Our Successes | 1999-2014 Water... it’s there when you need it and when you want it And because of the planning Cascade Water Alliance and its partners have done, it will continue to be. For decades. Fifteen years after establishment Cascade and its members celebrate successes and continue to invest in its future. Almost a century ago, water pipes were installed from Seattle to reach the growing “suburbs.” But in the 1990s, Seattle became concerned there wouldn’t be enough water for the growing region. To fill that need, 15 years ago, Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and Tukwila, and the Sammamish
Plateau and Skyway Water and Sewer Districts came together to form Cascade Water Alliance. Over the last 15 years we’ve done just that. But what about the future? Cascade purchased Lake Tapps in Pierce County in 2009 for eventual municipal water supply. We continue to work with our regional partners to make sure the region is investing wisely in the future and planning together so we will all have water for decades.
Investing in Our Future Today Cascade Water Alliance is an integral part of regional planning in the Puget Sound region Planning today for tomorrow, Cascade’s investments will mean water for its members and customers for decades. Investing Wisely Cascade has a stable and successful financial and operating history because its financial policies promote stability, rate equity and efficiency. Using Water Wisely Saving water is as important as ever, because for each gallon of water saved today, it puts off for another day, year or decade major investments in new sources of water. This is an integral part of Cascade’s water supply strategy. Investing in Important Changes Cascade joined with other partners throughout the state to establish fire hydrant protections, and created a new municipal corporation law that helps provide essential services more easily and cost effectively. We are working to get even more efficient toilets and to make sure communities get lower interest loans to fund vital infrastructure projects.
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Cascade at 15
Cascade is its members Cascade is made up of the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and Tukwila and the Sammamish Plateau and Skyway Water and Sewer Districts Together, over the past 15 years, we have been planning for a future with resilient water supply and sustainable revenues. Cascade invests in the future with its members for customers and the region. This includes: • Operating and maintaining the White River/Lake Tapps Reservoir project for eventual water supply; • Working with the Lake Tapps community and the four cities that surround the lake (Auburn, Bonney Lake, Buckley and Sumner) to make sure the lake is full and the cities have water for their future needs; • Working to protect fish habitat with in-stream flow levels in conjunction with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians; • Creating a reasonable water supply source for tomorrow by saving water today; and • Partnering with Seattle and Tacoma to use each drop of water wisely and to plan for the resiliency of the region’s water supply at a reasonable price for the future.
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Cascade’s seven members maintain and operate an extensive water supply system that brings water to your homes and businesses. Here’s just some of what they do every day to make sure your water is safe and clean, reliable and cost effective today and tomorrow.
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Bellevue Overview: Bellevue has 25 reservoirs with a total of 42.3 million gallons storage. Its three operating areas provide storage, pressure zones, and pumping facilities to meet customers’ water needs. Challenge: Bellevue’s 2006 Water Comprehensive Plan identified that the West Operating Area will experience a shortfall in drinking water storage in 2016, driven by regulatory needs for emergency storage during water supply outages.
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Potential Impact: If this problem remains unaddressed, Bellevue will be unable to grow and further enhance the vitality and quality of life. Solution: Bellevue Utilities reexamined underlying assumptions such as how the three operating areas interacted. It was determined that available storage was accessible in its East Operating Area through the construction of enhanced transmission and conveyance capacity and pressure reducing valves. Representatives Cascade Board Member: John Stokes Councilmember, City of Bellevue
Result: More effective use of existing water storage enabled Bellevue to enhance its cross operating system capabilities and improve its long term operational efficiencies system wide.
Cascade Board Alternate: Kevin Wallace Deputy Mayor, City of Bellevue
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Issaquah Overview: Issaquah has more than 6,600 connections being served by 92 miles of pipe, four wells, 11 pipe stations, nine reservoirs and four treatment facilities. Challenge: Issaquah was faced with the need to construct additional storage in two separate operating zones to accommodate fire suppression storage requirements. Issaquah reconfigured its utility to change operating configurations so that only one storage reservoir was needed instead of two.
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Potential Impact: An extensive process was held to locate a suitable site for the new reservoir. It was determined that the selected site could have a major impact on the adjacent neighbors, park and open space — both during construction and in the long term. Solution: Issaquah decided to upgrade one of its pump stations to pump the fire flow from an operating zone with sufficient storage to meet requirements.
Representatives Cascade Secretary/ Treasurer: Fred Butler Mayor, City of Issaquah
Result: This eliminated the need for a reservoir altogether, and saved more than $3 million for the rate payers — without sacrificing any level of service for fire suppression.
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Overview: Kirkland has more than 12,000 connections serving families and businesses within almost 10 square miles. The city is served by more than 170 miles of pipe, three pump stations, two reservoirs and almost 1,900 fire hydrants. Challenge: A major existing transmission main was old and fragile. This steel reinforced concrete cylinder water transmission main along NE 85th Street from 114th Avenue NE to 132nd Avenue NE is over 50 years old and has a history of breaks. It is approaching the end of its useful life. Potential Impact: With several breaks over the last seven years, emergency repairs have been costly and have had an impact on the overall integrity of the pipe. The city studied options for its replacement. Solution: In 2014, in coordination with other NE 85th Street Corridor projects, this fragile transmission main will be replaced. The replacement includes: Representatives Cascade Board Member: Penny Sweet Deputy Mayor, City of Kirkland Cascade Board Alternate: Doreen Marchione Councilmember, City of Kirkland
• • • • •
Upsizing 16 inch pipe to 24 inch ductile iron water main; Increasing capacity for fire suppression needs; Increasing capacity to account for past and future growth; Improving system reliability; Lowering maintenance costs through modernization of the water system infrastructure; and • Designing it to provide redundancy and flexibility in the water conveyance system. Result: Kirkland residents will have a new transmission main that will be able to supply two city master meters with water and approximately 25 to 30 percent of the entire Kirkland water system demand through this new transmission main.
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Redmond Overview: Redmond serves more than 18,000 meters, maintains over 325 miles of water main, has 4,000 fire hydrants, operates over 13,000 valves, stores over 30 million gallons of water in 10 reservoirs, and has five wells which produce 35 percent of its water. Challenge: Well #4 was constructed in 2002 and was designed to pump 650 gallons per minute (gpm). It has slowly been losing its pumping capacity over the last 10 years. Redmond pulled the pump and inspected it and the well screens after the well’s pumping rate was reduced to 325 gpm. Potential Impact: The pump column was corroded, caused by the low pH groundwater, along with low levels of iron and manganese in the groundwater. The well screen was being choked by iron fixing bacteria. Solution: The following actions were taken to address these challenges:
Representatives Cascade Board Chair: John Marchione Mayor, City of Redmond Cascade Board Alternate: Tom Flynn Councilmember, City of Redmond
• Rebuild the pump column with stainless steel parts to minimize corrosion; • Rehabilitate the well using hydro-pulsing technology, along with brushing to clean and open up the well screens; and • Change the operation parameters of the well to make sure the groundwater level stays above the well screens to minimize the chances of oxygen getting to the iron fixing bacteria. Result: These fixes will take about six months to complete. The changes in operating parameters, along with the fixes, will mean a higher and more consistent well pumping rate and safe, clean water for Redmond residents.
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Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District Overview: The District serves almost 17,000 connections with 336 miles of pipe, 12 operating wells, seven pump stations, eight reservoirs and seven treatment facilities. Challenge: Field operators were eager to be able to do their work more efficiently. Solution: As part of its automation plan, an effort was implemented to: • • • •
Automate current paper records for assets; Allow for proactive scheduling of maintenance work; Track costs to specific assets; and Simplify record-keeping.
In 2012, the District purchased the mobile application infraMAP® Software so staff can perform paperless inspections, operations, and maintenance of water and sewer assets in the field. Representatives Cascade Board Member: Lloyd Warren Vice President, Board of Commissioners, Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer District Cascade Board Alternate: Bob Abbott President, Board of Commissioners, Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer District
Result: Originally designed to eliminate paperwork and make everyone’s job easier, the program has been perfected by the field personnel that use it every day. It improves overall productivity and optimizes resources by reducing job turnaround times, maintenance costs, and travel times. It simplifies asset identification via GIS and GPS, improves scheduling and optimization of work and field resources. It also provides electronic dispatches to devices in the field and revisions to scheduled tasks. And it automatically allocates time, labor and material costs to jobs performed for timely reporting and updating of the District’s annual operations work plan.
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Skyway Water and Sewer District Overview: Skyway has approximately 3,300 water connections serving an area covering nearly two square miles. The District has six reservoirs, four water pump stations, eight pressure zones, 40 miles of water main and more than 500 hydrants. Challenge: Skyway Water and Sewer District is located in unincorporated King County between the cities of Renton, Seattle and Tukwila. As a low income, unincorporated community without significant commercial activity or tax base, public infrastructure in the area has largely gone unimproved for many years. There are many areas where the water mains are in excess of 50 to 75 years old, are undersized and cannot support additional development or connections, or are comprised of outdated materials.
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Potential Impact: Emergency repairs to water mains are costly and the overall integrity of the distribution system continues to decline. Representatives Cascade Board Member: Jon Ault President, Board of Commissioners, Skyway Water and Sewer District
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Solution: Along with programmed main replacements, the District targets replacement of water mains in coordination with projects constructed by neighboring jurisdictions. Upon short notice, the District constructed approximately 550 lineal feet of ductile iron water main to replace an existing asbestos cement pipe that was in conflict with construction of the King County Renton Avenue South Pedestrian Improvements. Result: Construction of the new main extends the useful life of the water distribution system, reduces the liability associated with operating substandard facilities, eliminates emergency maintenance and repair of an aged main, and improves the overall reliability of the system.
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Tukwila Overview: Tukwila provides water to more than 2,100 connections, 43 miles of pipe, one pump station and one reservoir. Seattle granted Tukwila its first water in 1927. Today, only 15 percent of Tukwila water is sold to single and multi-family residents, while 85 percent is for commercial, industrial, schools and government use. Challenge: Water main failures over the last 10 years in the Andover Park commercial and retail areas east of Southcenter Mall have brought attention to the type of pipe and age of material installed.
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Potential Impact: Nearly all the water systems south of Interstate 405 were installed in the 1960s when the Tukwila Central Business District was first developed. It was made of cast iron pipe. Two recent major failures were the result of system pressure on that old pipe. Representatives Cascade Board Vice Chair: Jim Haggerton Mayor, City of Tukwila
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Solution: These failures required Tukwila to determine new priorities for an antiquated cast iron system. A program is now underway to replace the aging cast iron with new, stronger pipe material for Tukwila’s high system pressure. Result: Constructing an upgraded 12-inch water main will ensure greater fire flow capacity and improve reliability along this important retail corridor.
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1889
Washington becomes the 42nd state to enter the Union; without contracts or local representation Seattle provides water to local region
1982
Seattle enters into 30-year agreement with 27 regional water purveyors
1991
Formation of Tri-Caucus (Seattle, Suburban Cities Association and King County Water Alliance)
1995
Planning and development of new water supply sources to meet needs and governance issues
1996
Interim Water Group forms to create a new entity
1997
Multi utility agreement for developing Tacoma’s Second Supply Project (Tacoma, Seattle, Kent, Lakehaven Utilities District and Covington Water)
1998
Cascade Water Alliance organization planning complete; membership opens to agencies
1999
Cascade Water Alliance created with Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, Tukwila, Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District, Skyway Water and Sewer District and Covington Water District (other original members who did not continue as members include Duvall, Mercer Island and Woodinville Water District)
2001
Cascade and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) enter into agreement to jointly pursue water rights for Lake Tapps (PSE will cease century long production of hydroelectric power); Seattle offers water purveyors new 60-year full or partial requirements contracts
2003
Cascade signs declining block contract with Seattle for water
2004
2008
Cascade signs agreement with Puyallup Tribe of Indians and Muckleshoot Indian Tribe ensuring in-stream flows on the White River (White River Management Agreement); Cascade and Seattle amend declining block contract for additional water supply
2009
Cascade finalizes purchase of Lake Tapps from PSE; Cascade and the Lake Tapps community sign agreement ensuring lake levels (Lake Tapps Homeowners Agreement)
2010
Cascade issues environmental impact statement; Department of Ecology issues water rights; Cascade, Auburn, Bonney Lake, Buckley and Sumner sign Lake Tapps Area Water Resource Agreement ensuring the four communities around the lake will have water for the future
PSE halts all power production on Lake Tapps; the community’s goal is to save the lake
2012
2005
2013
Cascade and PSE execute term sheet related to Cascade acquisition of Lake Tapps; Seattle drops out of participation in Tacoma Second Supply Project; Cascade signs Tacoma Wholesale Water agreement
Cascade becomes a municipal corporation Cascade renegotiates contracts with Seattle and Tacoma in further regional partnerships
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