BELLEVUE
REPORTER
NEWSLINE 425-453-4270
BUSINESS | Wayback Burgers another fast-food first for city [10]
Sports | Bellevue water polo team is striving for fourth state championship in a row [14]
A&E | Eastside native returns home to tell his own ‘Christmas Story’ [11]
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Incumbents lead in 41st, 48th legislative districts BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
King County election numbers as of Wednesday showed strong support for incumbent candidates in Washington’s 41st and 48th legislative districts. Statewide voters have approved a measure for stronger background checks for
firearms purchases and another that would limit class sizes across the state was too close to call Wednesday.
House Position 1, 41st District Incumbent Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, maintained a strong lead against 21-year-old Bellevue
Republican Bill Stinson, with 62.69 percent of votes and 30,649 ballots counted Wednesday. Senn was appointed to the position last year after the seat was vacated by Marcie Maxwell.
House Position 2, 41st District Rep. Judy Clibborn, D-Mercer
Island, held a strong lead against Independent Alex O’Neil, who was a no-show during the campaign season, with 74.65 percent of votes. Clibborn, a six-term representative, plans to continue chairing the House Transportation Committee if reelected, which appears likely.
House Position 1, 48th District It appears Medina Democrat Ross Hunter will be back in Olympia come January to attempt to balance the state’s 2015-16 biennium budget, taking in 69.02 SEE LEGISLATIVE, 17
Interim Chief Montgomery explains need for more police
Bob Jones spent six years fighting Nazis throughout Europe as part of the U.S. 82nd Airborne and 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment. At 94, Jones remembers the fight, but says he’s doesn’t linger on it.
2015-16 budget to hire officers for high-priority crime trends BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
Photos by Brandon Macz, Bellevue Reporter
WWII a short tour in life for Bellevue veteran BY BRANDON MACZ
VETERAN’S DAY SPECIALS: PG. 18
BELLEVUE REPORTER
Bob Jones was ready to serve his country in 1939 and did so for six years, but the Bellevue veteran says that was just a brief tour in his 94 years of life, and not one that defines him now. Jones and his childhood friend, Tommy, were working as seasonal park rangers near Bellevue, awaiting a decla-
ration of war. When the radio broadcast Nazis had invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939, Jones and Tommy borrowed a car and drove to Fort Lewis, now Joint Base Lewis-McChord. “As soon as we heard that Germany had invaded Poland, we said, ‘That’s it,
we’re enlisting,’ ” said Jones. “Tommy and I stayed together for the whole doggone war.” Jones and Tommy were stationed at Fort Bragg for field artillery training, but SEE VETERAN, 18
Bellevue’s interim police chief Jim Montgomery presented the City Council Monday with a 2015-16 budget proposal with cautious optimism proposed staffing increases will be enough to ensure public safety. Montgomery acknowledged he too is aware of residents’ concerns about rising property crimes, but the most pressing issues facing the city require adding two detectives, one working in vice and the other on special assault cases, and a digital forensics specialist. “They are the highest priorities,” he said. Prostitution continues to be a problem for Bellevue, and includes cases of human trafficking and minors, Montgomery said, due in part to the economic vitality of the city. The city is also seeing a rise in electronic fraud, but prosecutors require evidence that is time-consuming to gather, as is prosecuting SEE POLICE, 17
Are you confused about Health Insurance for 2015?
On the Hyatt Courtyard Exclusive Exhibit Dec. 3 – Jan. 3
Insurance Made Easy! We Shop For you.
425.283.0461
Landscapes
www.gunnarnordstrom.com
Nov. 12 – Nov. 29
800 Bellevue Way NE #111 Bellevue Place
Gary Franke | 425-802-2783 | gary@achieve-alpha.com
[2] November 7, 2014 www.bellevuereporter.com
Bellevue School District
We think
the best way to care for our neighbors is to be in the neighborhood. Josh Stilts, Bellevue Reporter
Somerset fourth-grade student Abby Robertson addresses the Bellevue School Board Tuesday, explaining her opposition to a recently rolled out procedure prohibiting snacks and foods being distrubted in classes. Later that evening the board asked staff to revoke it and explore other solutions to protect students suffering from life-threatening food allergies.
Three Clinics in Downtown Bellevue We think about you
Adult and family medicine and comprehensive primary care
Snack restrictions revoked Board members reversed procedure citing unintentional consequences; asks staff to find new solution by February BY JOSH STILTS BELLEVUE REPORTER
Downtown Bellevue Clinic 400 108th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004 425.635.6350 OverlakeHospital.org/downtownbellevue Medical Tower Clinic 1135 116th Ave NE, Suite #110 Bellevue, WA 98004 425.289.3100 OverlakeHospital.org/bellevueclinic Bellevue Senior Health Center 1750 112th Ave NE, Suite A-101 Bellevue, WA 98004 425.688.5234
Parents, teachers and staff can hand out snacks at school again after the Bellevue School District board voted Tuesday night to ask staff members to revoke a recent procedure, aimed at protecting children, especially those with life-threatening allergies. Last year at least 16 students suffered anaphylactic shock needing epinephrine. Four required ambulances. According to the district’s head nurse, six of the incidents occurred while students were sharing food, a cookie or a snack, and five others having eaten something given out during class unaware of all the ingredients. While the board members agreed student safety is paramount, only 4 percent of the 20,000 plus students currently enrolled in the Bellevue School District have severe food allergies, and eliminating snacks had unintended consequences. District staff members were asked to come up with an alternate solution by the end of January to address a growing trend of students suffering severe allergic reactions. Each school will still maintain the
ability to prohibit snacks from being served in classrooms, if staff chooses. During the public meeting, more than a dozen residents, including teachers, parents and students, spoke in opposition of the procedure, which rolled out district-wide a week and a half ago in anticipation of Halloween. Those opposed to the procedure were upset with how quickly it was put in place, without consideration of what it would affect. Newport Heights Elementary School teacher Amelia Stern told the board it “broke her heart” when she had to tell a student who was hungry she couldn’t give him a snack because of the procedure. Stern and others said while many students’ parents have the financial means to provide their children with health snacks that could be distributed by a school nurse if necessary, just as many don’t or have to settle for cheaper, unhealthy snacks. But the restrictions on snacks didn’t just affect lower-income students, it eliminated the ability of parents to share cultural foods, celebratory snacks for a child’s birthday, and teachers being able to reward their classes with treats. It also prevented from certain curriculum involving food. One educator said if the procedure were to remain she couldn’t teach her STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) approved lesson about how to make Play-Doh using flour SEE SNACKS, 9
OverlakeHospital.org/seniorhealth 1169725
The Original PC Doctor FREE
Repair iPads, iPhones, Tablets and Smart Phones
IS!
DIAGNOS
> Data Recovery Services > Wireless Internet Solutions > Virus & Spyware Removal 425.392.2655 LOVEBAMBOOSTORE.COM
1178884
Senior Discount $89 Flat Charge Weekend and 24-hour Emergency Service Available • pcdrweb.com 888-328-5177 • 12121 Northup Way #105 Bellevue 98005
www.bellevuereporter.com
Fall plantings underway for winter Garden D’Lights
24 annual
November 7, 2014 [3]
th
Cultural C rossroads Festiv
al
N OV 7 – 9
b4Bgf
L
Photos by Brandon Macz, Bellevue Reporter
©2014
www.HanniganAdams.com
designers • artists • goldsmiths
Bring Us Your Stone & We’ll do this! 425•889•9450
Mon-Fri 11-6 Sat 11-4
to
sb
yJ
al S
ch r of ©
E HC
produced by the Ethnic Heritage Council
Where the celebration of culture takes center stage. Join us for the 24th annual multi-cultural celebration featuring performances from 35 ethnic music and dance groups, plus an international bazaar filled with fabulous handmade crafts.
18K White Gold • Diamond •
+
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (fine jewelry)
PALM DESERT, CA
Original Design by Beth Adams “BIG BANDS” ©
“BEST PLACES SEATTLE” validated parking
1165633
CARILLON POINT • KIRKLAND
m
SEE D’LIGHTS, 7
ho
P
The holiday season starts much earlier for volunteers at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, who have for the past two weeks been planting the walkable electric floral exhibit and winter touchstone that is Garden D’Lights. Carolyn Ward starts thinking about designs for Garden D’Lights in the summer, and finds herself confronting fall weather to realize them. Ward has been volunteering to set up the light festival at the garden since 2002. “I just like it,” she said. “I like working with lights and I like working with color.” Ward, like most of the 20 volunteers for Garden D’Lights, is a Bellevue retiree who is willing to commit the time to planting light arrangements shaped like flowers, trees and bushes in the botanical garden during the November rain. “We know we’re going to get wet,” she
said during Monday’s work session. “We just know we’re going to get wet.” When the rain gets heavy, volunteers retreat to the newly opened visitor center to help others checking bulbs or making more light pieces. There are more than 500,000 lights that go into Garden D’Lights, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “We’re like Santa’s little helpers, just busy, busy,” said Candice McIvor, who is leading organizing efforts with Mike and Nan Welter. “It’s camaraderie. We all have a good time. We all like walking it.” Tom Furin inquired about the lights in the ground while walking through the botanical garden in 2008 and has been volunteering ever since. He said he prefers the installation part of the project and looks forward to the show. “We open after Thanksgiving, and if it’s not done and ready as it should be, it’s not as good a show then,” Furin said. “We want to give a good show.” “I like the idea that this whole thing has been done by a bunch of amateurs and old folks,” said Anne Chin as she
crossroadsbellevue.com
FG=
BY BRANDON MACZ
y
Tom Furin installs lighted floral arrangements at the Bellevue Botanical Garden on Monday, Nov. 3, in preparation for Garden D’Lights, which starts Nov. 29. BELLEVUE REPORTER
e8F
[4] November 7, 2014
www.bellevuereporter.com Contact and submissions: editor@bellevuereporter.com or 425.453.4233
EDITORIAL
Drowsy Driving
Washington state needs to wake up G
ov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed Nov. 2-9 as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in Washington State. While this proclamation is a significant step towards drowsy driving awareness and prevention, there is much more that needs to be done to keep this pandemic off of our roads and highways. We must change attitudes about drowsy driving first. On Oct. 4, the Issaquah Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that was being driven erratically in the Issaquah Highlands. An officer quickly found the car parked in the Safeway parking lot. The driver was fast asleep. When he was woken up and William Shaw interviewed, he told IPD he had been working almost 72 hours straight before he got behind the wheel of his car to go home. While in line at the bank recently, I heard a conversation between a customer and a bank teller. The customer told of his recent extreme sports bike trip in the Cascades. He then casually said that he had been up for over 24 hours before he drove back over Snoqualmie Pass to his home in Bellevue. The somewhat macho tone of the biker was as if driving while tired was also part of his extreme sport. And the teller was impressed. A co-worker has a second job in addition to her “day job.” She mentioned that many times each week she only got around four hours of sleep each night. When she drove home from her “moonlighting” job at two or three in the morning, she was usually very tired. But she said “it was a SEE WAKE UP, 5
REPORTER
.com
BELLEVUE
2700 Richards Road, Ste. 201, Bellevue, WA 98005 425-453-4270; FAX: 425-453-4193 www.bellevuereporter.com William Shaw, Publisher wshaw@bellevuereporter.com 425.453.2710 Craig Groshart, Editor cgroshart@bellevuereporter.com 425.453.4233 Staff Writers: Brandon Macz, Government, Business Josh Stilts, Education, Arts/Entertainment Shaun Scott, Sports, Recreation Sonny Ebalo, Creative Designer Celeste Hoyt, Office Coordinator 425.453.4270
Advertising: Jim Gatens, Regional Advertising Sales Manager jgatens@soundpublishing.com 425.453.4270 Sam Boucher, Darcy Eakins, Jen Gralish, Multi-Media Sales Consultants Rob Shults, Circulation Manager 425.453.4270
Letters letters@bellevuereporter.com Classified Marketplace, 1-800-388-2527
Urging better solutions than Energize Eastside
E
astside residents have conlic relations campaign as they pursue cerns about PSE’s an aggressive timeline for Energize Eastside EE. A final route is to be project, which will run 18 selected in December, less miles of high-voltage power than a month away. lines through five Eastside Many Eastside residents cities. The 130-foot towers are concerned PSE is will be up to three times taller overstating the need and than the current transmission urgency for EE and has poles, creating panoramic eliminated every other enJanis Medley visual blight throughout our ergy solution from public beautiful region. consideration. In response, PSE is running an expensive pubwe created the Coalition of Eastside
LETTERS
LED lights have many benefits
Sign up today for PSE’s free 20 LED light bulbs offer for your home. You will reduce your energy bill (you can save up to $200 per year, not to mention the cost of the bulbs). You’ll also help reduce energy consumption from coal and help air quality.
Yes, 30 percent of your electricity comes from PSE’s coal plant in Montana, which has already paid $25 million in fines for polluting the environment. If enough Eastside residents sign up, we can forestall the city-blighting program called Energize Eastside by reducing our energy demand. Here’s how: 1. Sign up at pse.com/ homeprint or call PSE at 1-800-562-1482, Monday
?
Question of the week:
“Do you feel the police department is doing its job ensuring public safety?”
Neighborhoods for Sensible Energy (CENSE.org) to educate elected officials and the public. CENSE’s research has found: Energy use in the PSE service area has been shrinking since 2008, following a national trend. The EE website implies that energy demand grows at the same rate as population and economic growth. However, this relationship no longer holds true due
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You will need your account number to sign up. Residential customers get up to 20 LED bulbs installed for free from the free “energy audit.” 2. Tell your friends and neighbors how they can save $200 per year and reduce pollution at the same time. Act now while the program is still offered and enjoy dimmable, warm, economical light.
Keith Collins, Bellevue
Vote online:
vote@bellevuereporter.com
Last weeks poll results: “Should a parent be held legally responsible if their child uses their gun to commit a crime?”
Yes: 68% No: 32%
SEE SOLUTIONS, 5
Event, donors help many kids
On behalf of the Eastside Baby Corner Board of Directors, volunteers, and staff, I would like to express my gratitude to Tony Rehn, the staff at Evergreen Ford, Lincoln Corporation, and everyone that participated in the “Driven to Give” event SEE LETTERS, 5
QUOTE OF NOTE
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory . – Gen. George S. Patton
www.bellevuereporter.com
SOLUTIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
to new technologies and advances in energy efficiency. For example, in the past three years household electricity use fell, even as Americans bought nearly a billion more electronic devices. PSE’s energy demand forecasts are almost twice as high as those of utilities serving other northwest cities with similar rates of population and economic growth as the Eastside. Demand forecasts for Seattle, Snohomish, Spokane and Portland are all less than those projected by PSE (See chart and documentation at cense. org/Future.pdf). PSE dismissed energy solutions that other cities are using to manage their peak loads such as grid batteries, peak load generators and demand response programs. Most cost less than EE’s $200 million price tag, are less vulnerable to
LETTERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
event they hosted on Oct. 16 to benefit Eastside Baby Corner. Thank you also to Bill Krueger, Primo Kim and his band, Dori Monson, My Chef Lynn and Chef Ben of the Fall City Roadhouse for helping to make it a special event. Local kids will have a better start in life because of the generosity of Lincoln and the event donors, and the new toys from the Toys for Kids foundation will fill birthday bags for months to come.
wind storms, natural disasters or terrorism, and are better for our environment, health and safety. The Eastside is a high-tech, highly educated, environmentally progressive community surrounded by beauty. This is why it is rated as one of the most livable regions in the nation. Please join CENSE in urging your elected officials to address the concerns about EE before allowing PSE to scar our cities for generations to come. If you want your children and grandchildren to inherit the beautiful cities we love, email your city council today. Say “no” to Energize Eastside and “yes” to energy solutions that are appropriate for the 21st century.
WAKE UP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
straight line on the freeway,” and that she knew the way home — even when exhausted. In 2006, our then 17-year old daughter, Mora, nearly died from multiple fractures and a traumatic brain injury caused by a driver who was awake for 24 hours and who had fallen asleep at the wheel of her car. Several months after the accident, Mora was still in recovery and rehabilitation. During that time, we talked with the nurses and caregivers about what caused Mora’s injuries. A few of the nurses said that they regularly work double shifts each week and drove home exhausted after being up nearly 24 hours. Even in front of our daughter, they freely said they did not want any increased drowsy driving laws or penalties because they said caregivers were often the worst offenders. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that “cognitive impairment after being approximately 18 hours awake is similar to that of someone with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05%. After about 24 hours awake, impairment is equivalent to a BAC of 0.10%, higher
CENSE is an all-volunteer coalition of Eastside residents concerned about many aspects of the Energize Eastside project. Janet Medley contributed this column on CENSE’s behalf. before, during, and after her 8 years serving on Bellevue City Council, and her years of community service, you would need more than a full page. Margot has always been passionate about issues that are important to ordinary citizens, never timid on speaking out against greedy politicians, businesses, and developers. I hope that your article does not discourage her or anyone else from continuing to serve our community.
We truly cannot meet our mission of providing the basic necessities for children birth to age 12 in King County without our community coming together and supporting us. Thank you to everyone that made this possible.
Renee Zimmerman, Eastside Baby Corner executive director
Article doesn’t describe service
Citing the article on Margot Blacker, I am surprised that so much space was allotted. If you were to print all her accomplishments
Catherine Brallier, Bellevue
Visit www.bellevuereporter.com/green_editions today!
Did you know?
ORIENTAL RUG GALLERY
28 percent of 2-5 years olds are affected by cavities.
• BEST PRICES AND SELECTION IN TOWN • WASHING AND RESTORATION • TRUSTED DEALER • APPRAISALS
1126619
www.ruggallery.us
Unforgettable: Unforgettable
Dr. Michael Lee Children’s Specialist
Sheldon Craig Las Vegas Entertainer
and the Purple Phoenix Orchestra
TICKETS: $20 GEN/SENIOR $15 STUDENTS (under 16)
William Shaw is publisher of the Bellevue Reporter
Cascading beauty.
Modern Dentistry by Professionals Who Care
Unity of Bellevue presents
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!!!
NOVEMBER 16, 2014 2:00 p.m.
Buy Tickets Online at Brown Paper Tickets or Tickets at the Door - $25 each
Waterfall Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold from $599 Chain included Also available in 14K White or Rose Gold
Matching Earrings available
WITH
(Inside Unity of Bellevue) 16330 NE 4th St. Bellevue, WA 98008
cific drowsy driving law in Washington state like New Jersey’s “Maggie’s Law.” Yes, in some cases, an accident caused by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel may be harder to prove than drunk driving. But drowsy driving kills, injures and shatters lives just the same as drunk driving. Just ask the survivors. Ask the family and friends of those lost or injured last month or last year from the actions of a drowsy driver. Just ask our daughter. We want all drivers in Washington to be aware of their level of fatigue or alertness before they get behind the wheel of a car...this week, during the busy holiday season, and throughout the year. Save a life, and get some rest. For more information on drowsy driving, go to the National Sleep Foundation website http://drowsydriving.org and AAA Foundation’s website: https://www. aaafoundation.org
Newcastle Pediatric Dentistry
The Nat ‘King’ Cole Songbook
UPAC Auditorium
than the legal limit in all states.” Not only every driver in our state, but also our legislators and our judges need to understand the widespread seriousness of drowsy driving, and how many people are injured and killed by this pandemic each year. Attitudes about drowsy driving need to change. But like attitudes about drunk driving 30 years ago, like texting while driving and distracted driving today, the only thing that will really change attitudes, mindsets and habits toward getting behind the wheel of a car when you have not slept for 20 or more hours is swift and sure penalties. Before others are injured or killed by drowsy drivers, we urge our state legislators to put aside the bickering of partisan politics and to beef up Washington’s reckless driving laws to include penalties if a driver injures or kills someone after deliberately getting behind the wheel of a car after being awake over 20 to 22 hours. Or to find the vision and the guts to pass a spe-
Call us today. 425-644-1770 www.newcastledentistry.com
10202 MAIN STREET OLD BELLEVUE
☎ 425-454-2114
November 7, 2014 [5]
by John Patrick Shanley directed by David Duvall presented with special arrangement with dramatists play service
Nov. 20 at 7:30/Nov. 21 & 22 at 8:00/Nov. 23 at 2:30 $20 General/Senior | $15 Student (under 18) Buy Tickets at Brownpapertickets.com OR at the door UPAC Auditorium (inside Unity of Bellevue) • 16330 NE 4th Street, Bellevue 98008
Bellevue Square Level 2, close to Center Court, 425-451-8089 NaHoku.com
[6] November 7, 2014
www.bellevuereporter.com
Mars Hill Church Bellevue disbands; commits to forming independent
SWEET MUSIC
BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
Mars Hill Church Bellevue will reinvent itself as an independent church under new governance after the mega church announced its dissolution on Friday (Oct. 31). Mars Hill Church announced its disbanding a little more than two weeks after the resignation of its lead pastor Mark Driscoll, who had been accused by current and former congregation members as abusing his power and attacking those who questioned him. “I readily acknowledge I am an imperfect messenger of the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Driscoll wrote in his Oct. 14 resignation letter. “There are many things I have confessed and repented of, privately and publicly, as you are well aware. Specifically, I have confessed to past pride, anger and a domineering spirit.” Pastor Matt Rogers
Courtesy photo, Kristin Sweetster
Brandon Macz, Bellevue Reporter
More than 40 protesters gathered outside Mars Hill Church Bellevue on Aug. 3 calling for the removal of its pastor, Mark Driscoll, who they accused of abusing his undeserved power. addressed the Bellevue congregation Monday through a post announcing “All ministry direction, production, staffing, and governance will be done together as a local church.” “For the next few weeks we will be seeking input
from leaders from around the church, working through transition details, and look forward to having a lot more to share with you at our first Vision Meeting Sunday November 16 at 12:30,” according to the post. Lead pastor Thomas
Hurst announced his resignation on Sunday, stating he and his family do not plan to leave the church but he does not want to continue his leadership position. Pastor Dave Bruskas will serve in the position until a new lead pastor is found.
Interlake High School students walked the red carpet at the National Association for Music Education’s AllNational Honor Ensemble Oct. 29 in Nashville, Tenn., before taking the stage at the Grand Ole Opry House. From left to right, Chance Sweetser, Trey Sakazaki, Emily Sun and Rolanda Fu. Fu and Sun studied under Dr. Shira Katsman and were only two of four students from Washington state named to the 150-member symphony orchestra, while Sakazaki and Sweetser were just two of three teens from Washington named to the 150-member concert band. Sakazaki and Sweetser took direction from Interlake instructors David Kim and Paul Gillespie. Reach your best prospects with the Bellevue Reporter
To advertise please call 425-453-4270
Delivered every Friday
Does Your Hand Shake When You… Share your feedback on the preliminary route recommendation VISIT US IN PERSON Nov. 12, 6 to 8 p.m.
Renton Technical College 3000 NE 4th St., Renton
Nov. 13, 6 to 8 p.m. Redmond Marriott Town Center 7401 164th Ave. NE, Redmond
VISIT US ONLINE Visit the project website and click the online open house banner. Be sure to complete the feedback form by Nov. 21, 2014!
pse.com/energizeeastside
You’re invited to upcoming open houses for Energize Eastside – a project to build a new electric substation and higher capacity transmission lines to serve homes and businesses on the Eastside. We want your feedback on the preliminary route recommendation made by the project’s Community Advisory Group. PSE expects to select a route by early 2015. pse.com/energizeeastside 1-800-548-2614 energizeeastside@pse.com
Drink a glass of water? Write a note? Dial a phone number? If so, you may be suffering from Essential Tremor. Our team from the Swedish Radiosurgery Center has successfully treated patients for over 15 years — using Gamma Knife, a non-surgical approach to treat Essential Tremor.
DRAWING SAMPLE BEFORE TREATMENT
DRAWING SAMPLE AFTER TREATMENT
Learn more about Essential Tremor and find out if Gamma Knife treatment is right for you. 1-206-320-7187 Swedish.org/essentialtremor Seattle, Washington, USA
www.bellevuereporter.com
Bellevue College hires institutional advancement VP to head fundraising
Free state parks day Nov. 11 In honor of Veterans Day the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free admission to places normally requiring a Discover Pass. The “free days” are part of the legislation, which passed when the Discover Pass, a $30 annual or $10 one-day permit was
American women and balancing work and life situations. Next March, Barge is salted to present research findings at the As part of its preparation for the 50th Oxford Women’s Leadership Symposium anniversary celebration in 2016, Bellevue in Oxford, England. College named Gayle Barge as its vice Bellevue College President David Rule president of institutional advancement said Barge’s experience, education, and last week. dedication to general equality, Barge, who’s spent more than a made her an ideal candidate. decade in higher education serving After earning her doctorate in in marketing, communications and education from Pepperdine public affairs, will supervise all of University in organizational the college’s fundraising, marketchange, Barge worked in public ing and communications outreach. affairs leadership positions in She’s set to start her new position both the public and private secNov. 17, after previously working tors, which added to her appeal GAYLE as the director of university public BARGE as the right person for the job, relations at Ohio’s Central State he said. University. As the college turns 50 in 2016, it’s “I’m thrilled to join the Bellevue Colimportant to continue to be looking forlege family and be part of the exceptional ward at opportunities to better serve the faculty and staff who work at BC,” Barge students, staff and the surrounding area, said. “I’m looking forward to getting Rule said. to know this incredible campus and its “[Barge] brings a great resume of dicommunity.” verse experience, a creative mind, and an For years, Barge has worked as an optimistic perspective to Bellevue College expert on topics related to African leadership,” he said. BY JOSH STILTS
BELLEVUE REPORTER
D’LIGHTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3
installed a yucca light plant with her husband, Tony. “Everybody here can create something.” Chin said Garden D’Lights doesn’t go as far into the garden as it did when she started volunteering in 2002, but recent construction has opened up lawn space near the visitor center for installations. Volunteers have until the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to complete the installation, which will debut at its new hours of 4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29; last entry at 9 p.m. Tickets are available online at gardendlights.org.
Local author to discuss Puget Sound Indian wars The Redmond Historical Society will present author and legal historian Michael Schein in a talk exploring the period from the first European-American
settlement in Puget Sound to the execution of Chief Leschi, leader of the Native Americans in the Indian War of 1855-56. The talk, “Bones Beneath
The discussion will cover the trial of Leschi, and the limits of constitutional protections in the face of hysteria and fear. Schein will speak courtesy of Hu-
Our Feet: Puget Sound Indian Wars 1855-56, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St.
Village Theatre’s Production of
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s
1169654
A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film
On Stage November 13, 2014 - January 4, 2015 Box Office: (425) 392-2202 • VillageTheatre.org
created. Typically these passes are required on statemanaged recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. The Discover Pass does not replace the Sno-Park permit.
manities Washington. A $5 suggested donation is asked of non-members. More information is available at www.redmon dhistoricalsociety.org.
November 7, 2014 [7]
BC to perform ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ An incessantly ringing cellphone in a quiet cafe has annoyed the stranger at the nearby table long enough, but when they don’t realize is, a dead man has a lot of loose ends. Bellevue College students are set to open “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl for a six night run opening Nov. 13 - 15, and Nov. 20 - 22, at the Stop Gap Studio Theatre. The play, which analyzes how people memorialize the dead, follows the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about mortality, redemption and the need to connect in a technologically-obsessed world. The show’s produced by Bellevue College’s Department of Theatre Arts, and directed by Tammi Doyle. Tickets range from $12 for general admission to $10 for students. For more information contact Tammi Doyle at (425) 564-2319 or tammi. doyle@bellevuecollege.edu.
[8] November 7, 2014 www.bellevuereporter.com
Bellevue pot store Greensun sues city over opening
BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
Seth Simpson said everything was in place to open his recreational marijuana store in Bellevue, but the city’s decision that a competing retailer had received licensure first meant prohibiting his from existing so close to the other. Now the Greensun co-owner and partner David Ahl are suing the city to open its doors. At issue is a separation rule proposed and implemented by City Council in its interim ordinance regulating recreational marijuana stores in Bellevue, preventing such businesses from opening within 1,000
feet of each other. The city decided Green Theory received its licensure from the Washington State Liquor Control Board first, preventing Greensun from opening across the road downtown on Main Street. The city issued the Greensun Group a letter on July 29 stating Green Theory received a letter from the WSLCB on July 3 that could be used as a temporary operating permit, making it first to be licensed. But Greensun contends in its lawsuit filed Monday that both licenses were issued by the liquor control board at the same time, and Simpson said the city showed preferential treatment to Green Theory, despite
Attention King County Residents with Medicare
UW Physicians UW Medical Center UW Neighborhood Clinics Pacific Medical Centers are NOW part of our Medicare Advantage provider network.
Reach your best prospects with the Bellevue Reporter
To advertise please call 425-453-4270
From
0
$ Get to know Premera Blue Cross at a Medicare Advantage Event near you. Refreshments will be served! Issaquah Holiday Inn 1801 12th Avenue NW November 15 at 10:00 a.m. November 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Bellevue Coast Bellevue Hotel 625 116th Avenue NE November 18 at 1:00 p.m. December 5 at 10:00 a.m.
his business being closer to opening. “We were ready to open,” he said. “We had everything in place. We were just waiting for (the city) to issue us the building permits and the business license.” The city of Bellevue has confirmed it received a copy of the lawsuit by Greensun Group, LLC., and are reviewing it now. The city told the Reporter it did not have a statement Monday, but would provide one when and if it becomes available. Greensun has been under lease at its 10600 Main St., location for the past two years, putting in about $500,000 into designing the space first to be a medical marijuana dispensary, but the city didn’t allow them to open due to it not conforming to zoning regulations in that part of Bellevue. Simpson said he just wants to be able to open his business, which will be similar to the one Greensun operates in Des Moines. To do that, Simpson said the city needs to drop its rule barring two marijuana businesses from opening within 1,000 feet of each other, which he said never applied to liquor stores. He added the idea of using the buffer to prevent clustering stores together doesn’t make sense when Bellevue is only allowed four stores by the WSLCB. “If you have two next to each other and there’s only four allowed in the city, it’s not like you’re going to have a cluster of marijuana businesses,” he said. Green Theory opened in early October at 10697 Main St., and The Novel Tree opened Sunday at 1817 130th Ave. N.E.
Delivered every Friday
*
a month!
Mercer Island Mercer Island Community & Event Center Room 101 8236 SE 24th Street November 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Call toll free 855-339-5207 (TTY: 711) 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for more information about our Medicare Advantage plans or to register for an Event.**
*You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. **Reservations are recommended but not required. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 855-339-5207 (TTY: 711). Plans are available in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane and Thurston counties. Premera Blue Cross is an HMO and HMO-POS plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Premera Blue Cross depends on contract renewal. Other providers also participate in our network. 032309 (10-2014)
H7245_PBC0319_Accepted
Enroll Today! Preschool through 12th Grade DiscoverBCS.org • admission@bcsmail.org • 425.454.4402 x215
www.bellevuereporter.com
Auditor’s Office: City lacked controls to prevent embezzlement by former program coordinator
SNACKS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
and baking ingredients. Two fourth grader students at Somerset Elementary also expressed their disdain for the procedure and its restriction on food being distributed in class. “Mandating food-free celebrations makes the celebration not even seem like a special time at school,” said Abby Robertson. “Taking away all food from celebrations is overkill and undermines the educational opportunities and community building that occurs when food is shared. The world is not allergy-free.” Her classmate Hannah Ketchum, whose allergic to gluten and dairy, said she learned to ask the right questions when food was involved and thinks other students can and are doing the same. “Sharing food is a way to learn about each other, which is one of the reasons we go to school,” she said. “Kids with allergies should know, by the age of six or seven, what they’re allergic to, and be sure to avoid it.” One of the parent’s who supported the procedure, Rod Beddow, told the Reporter he didn’t want to deprive anyone of eating whatever they wanted, but didn’t see why it had to be done in the classroom. Beddow’s son, a sixth grader, has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts. “Most kids with allergies know they’re walking into a minefield when they go into the lunchroom, but when it extends to the classroom it’s exhausting for them to keep track of if all.” John Harrison, executive director of schools, told the Reporter he anticipated the updated procedure would cause some reaction, but was pleasantly surprised by the community’s engagement. “We’ll go back to the drawing board with the feedback we’ve received and get the community more involved,” he said following the meeting. “When we have a good draft we’ll present it to the board and the community. At the end of the day we’ll have a better procedure on how to deal with these situations and that’s a good thing.”
Quality Women’s Consignments since 1980
The city of Bellevue agrees with the state auditor’s office’s findings that a lack of financial controls allowed its former recreations program coordinator to embezzle more than $117,000 in government funds and has laid out changes to policies and procedures to prevent a repeat offense in the future. Heather Christoff received a 90-day jail sentence in September for making 81 payments to a phony T-shirt company with seven municipal credit cards belonging to her subordinates and supervisors that were actually going to her own PayPal account between 2012 and 2013. The purchases made by the 10-year city employee should have raised warning flags sooner, as the
parks department already had a normal T-shirt vendor, but the city’s finance department also accepted “inadequate supporting documentation in its audit of credit card transactions,” according to a fraud investigation report issued by the Washington State Auditor’s Office on Thursday. The city also allowed immediate supervisors to issue municipal credit cards to their subordinates, who were not required to review their own transactions. The report states one of Christoff ’s employees wasn’t aware they’d been issued a card until police began investigating Christoff, nor was the department manager aware seasonal employees were being issued procurement cards. “The Parks & Community Services department did not adequately monitor its budgets,”
AubreysClockGallery.com
ER
Watch & Clock Repair • Music & Jewelry Boxes
*
425.746.7984 ReDressShop.com 1645–140th Ave NE | Bellevue WA Mon - Fri: 10-6 | Sat: 11-5 | Sun: 12-4
F F %O
20
m
*
s m ite d a ith
t os
w
EYAS GLOBAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Openings Available for ages 2.5 – 6 years old
20% OFF 1165214
BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
4 201 vue elle of B
W IN N
We specialize in women’s high quality clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry and accessories.
Actions should alleviate weaknesses in financial reviews, credit card oversight
Entire 1st Year of Tuition
visions of Sugar Plums
14219 Lake Hills Blvd. • Bellevue, WA 98007
All proceeds from the raffle go to MARY’S PLACE www.MARYSPLACESEATTLE.ORG
Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602, bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
30 Month CD
1.30
@
%
APY1
With an Add-On Feature! 2 opening Balance up to $240,000
To take advantage of this offer, please visit fsbwa.com/branches and then contact your nearest branch
Have a maker in your life? We sell gift certificates!
Buy tickets for FOUR chances to win clothing for your American Girl Doll™ inspired by the Maurice Sendak costumes and sets from Pacific Northwest Ballet’s
program is under new administration, with a procurement services manager in charge of reviewing and approving all invoices. Local firm Clark Nuber also was tapped to provide an audit of the program at least every three years. Changes also include strengthening what defines a public purpose for purchases and additional vetting of third-party payment processors like PayPal to validate businesses receiving public funds. According to the auditor’s report, the city anticipates completing its evaluation of all municipal finance divisions by the end of the year “to address areas of concern identified by staff in the Internal Control Forum.”
get hot returns with our
Whether you are making gifts for all your loved ones or simply looking for fabulous ribbon to coordinate with gift wrap, nancy’s has all the supplies and inspiration you could want to find in one space.
All handmade by the staff at nancy’s, on display in our front window
Schedule a tour for details info@eyasmontessori.com 425-358-5151
according to the report. “Upon discovery of the misappropriation, a budget report was generated and there were significant increases in spending for 2011, 2012 and 2013.” Christoff was charged with 19 counts of seconddegree theft, accepting a plea agreement in April to drop 10 of the charges with a 17-month recommended sentence — her 90-day sentence was under a first-time offender waiver. Christoff also agreed to pay $117,410 in restitution to the city of Bellevue. The city took actions in response to the internal fraud when it first came to light, contracting with a certified public accounting firm for a citywide audit of its procurement card system, which resulted in several policy and procedure changes. The procurement card
1178887
The ReDress Shop
November 7, 2014 [9]
Annual Percentage Yield: Yields are effective 10/06/2014 for a limited time. Minimum balance of $500 to $240,000 to obtain promotional APY of 1.30% is required. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce the earnings on your account.
1
2 Add-On Feature: Customers can make additional deposits for the first 18 months the account is opened. Total deposits may not exceed the original opening deposit.
Nancy’s Sewing Basket
2221 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle Open 7 days a week, Thurs until 8pm 206-282-9112 800-443-2964 www.NancysSewingBasket.com
Member FDIC
[10] November 7, 2014 www.bellevuereporter.com Contact and submissions: Brandon Macz bmacz@bellevuereporter.com or 425.453.4602
Wayback Burgers makes way to Evergreen Village
Outerwall reports $17.9M in Q3 profits BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
It’s another fast-food first for Bellevue and Washington with the opening of Wayback Burgers in the Evergreen Village. Ironically located in a 2,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by a health store at the shopping center on 140th Avenue Northeast, business is going well for Wayback Burgers since its Oct. 30 soft opening, said franchisee Ben Lee. Wayback Burgers started in Delaware as Jake’s Hamburgers in 1991, going national in 2009. With 86 stores nationally, Lee’s Wayback Burgers is the first to open in Washington. The certified public accountant said he decided to open the restaurant as a side business, but is now considering more franchise locations. The franchise boasts about its fresh-made hamburgers and hand-dipped milkshakes, but customers here, as they have across Wayback’s 86 restaurants nationally, will likely be attracted by the
Brandon Macz, Bellevue Reporter
The Triple Triple Burger was added to Wayback Burgers’ menu as a novelty, but stayed due to demand. Triple Triple Burger, a behemoth of nine hamburger patties and slices of American cheese. “It was basically a novelty piece that we put up there,” said Mark Biccum, corporate trainer for the Bellevue restaurant, but it has since become a fairly popular order by hearty eaters and those looking to share. “There are some people who try to do it just by themselves,” Lee said. Wayback Burgers is located at 1645 140th Ave. N.E.
Bellevue-based Outerwall reported a 78.4-percent drop in year-over-year net income for the third quarter of 2014 on Oct. 30, but CEO J. Scott Di Valerio says the company’s numbers are a reflection of its growing kiosk market. Valerio said the large shift in year-over-year income came from Outerwall purchasing remaining interest in ecoATM, one of the company’s newest business ventures. Because the company owned interest in ecoATM, its purchase meant a reported gain for Outerwall in the third quarter of 2013. “That premium became a gain of $68.4 million in the third quarter of last year,” he said. Outerwall was still able to report $553 million in consolidated revenue and $17.9 million in profits from continuing operations, bumping the value of its share up to $60 each in after-hours trading. Investors also were pleased by Outerwall’s $70 million buyback
of common stock in its third quarter, which Valerio said the company believes is the best use of its free cash flow. Outerwall will look at whether it will buy back more stock later this year, said Valerio, adding he’s been questioned often about when a dividend will be put in place. The more than 530 ecoATM kiosks installed during this year’s third quarter through retail partnerships led to large revenue gains for Outerwall’s new ventures segment, up $14.5 million from last year’s third quarter report of $15.2 million. Movie and gaming rental kiosk Redbox continued to struggle from the second quarter into the third this year, down $53.6 million in consolidated revenue from last year. Valerio said the decrease in revenue was not due to a failed Redbox Instant venture with Verizon to provide streaming service, for which its demise will mean a $16.8 million payout by Verizon to Outerwall to be reflected in its fourth quarter.
We need a grid that can handle Bellevue’s growing population Source: U.S. Census and Puget Sound Regional Council
Bellevue is growing fast — population is expected to increase 33% between 2010 and 2040. This growth is straining our decades-old electricity grid. Without substantial upgrades soon, we’re at risk of more frequent and longer outages. PSE is working with Eastside communities on a safe, reliable solution to keep your lights glowing and businesses humming for decades to come.
pse.com/energizeeastside
www.bellevuereporter.com
November 7, 2014 [11] Contact and submissions: Josh Stilts jstilts@bellevuereporter.com or 425.453.4290
‘A Christmas Story’ homecoming BY JOSH STILTS
BELLEVUE REPORTER
Courtesy photo, Mark Kitaoka
Clockwise from left) Mother (Jessica Skerritt), the Old Man (Dane Stokinger), Ralphie (Mark Jeffrey James Weber), and Randy (Brandon Oke) in The 5th Avenue’s ‘A Christmas Story.’
Brandon Ivie had no idea so much of his life would be devoted to Christmas, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. The Eastside native and Newport High School alum, has spent the last five years working on various iterations of the Broadway smash hit musical “A Christmas Story,” the story of young boy bound and determined to get a Red Rider carbine action BB gun as his present. After serving as the shows casting director during its first production at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre in 2009, Ivie was hired as the assistant director when it began its Broadway tour. Now he’s returned home to direct his own version of the show, which opens this month back where it all
started at the 5th Avenue, and he couldn’t be more thrilled, he said. “This is the perfect show for our Seattle talent pool,” Ivie said. “Broadway directors are always blown away by the talent of our kids, and our adult actors work perfectly as ensemble casts. This show has a lot of kooky characters that pop in and out of the show.” Based on the life of radio legend Jean Shepherd, who wrote and narrated the 1983 film of the same name, and the book, “In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash,” the inspiration for both, follows Ralphie, a child in the 1940s who is trying to convince anyone and everyone the BB gun is the only
gift for him this year. Played by Mark Jeffrey James Weber, in his return to The 5th Avenue following his performance of Oliver Twist in “Oliver!” Weber had exactly what Ivie said he was looking for. “The kids in this show are real, wide-eyed, honest kids,” he said. “They’re not glossy, they’re just really talented … there were so many good kids, it was hard to whittle them down.” And while the show’s primary focus is Ralphie’s quest, Ivie said there’s a deeper, more meaningful story at the core of the movie and the musical. “What I think is really lovely about the show is that it’s about family, and
slowing down to appreciate the time we have with them,” Ivie said. “This show is really about a child trying to connect with his old man. In that way, this show is universal. Everyone can find something in this show to relate to their own holiday traditions. The themes are just as universal now as they were back then … they carry through generations.” In order to convey the importance of the family dynamic in the show, Ivie said it was paramount he find the right man and woman to play Ralphie’s mom and old man. He didn’t have to look far, or for long, he said, turning SEE IVIE, 12
cliporclick!
Clip your coupons here or go online at www.pnwlocalnews.com
THINK SNOW! Win a Deluxe Canadian Ski Trip for 2!
$
ONLY
18
99
Plus Tax
WEEKEND Chuck Caldwell SPECIAL PMB #299-C,$ 16541 Redmond Way, Redmond WA 98052 15.99 OFF tel: 206.227.8543 fax: 425.836.3895 “SUPER P I N K WASH” email: comshop@verizon.net Wash vacuum • Super Elephant Protectant • Wheel Shine & Finish • Tire Dressing • Hand Dry
ONLY
SOFT CLOTH CAR WASH SPECIAL
ADVERTISING SAVEPROOF 4.50 $
49 9
Plus Tax
$
Basic Soft Cloth Car Wash
Hand Prepping • Basic Wash • Free White Wall Cleaning • Hand Dry
1169724
$
Be an Environmental Hero. Just ’Go Green’ with Rapid™ Refill 1179503
SAVE!
Compliments of Ski Dazzle® – Seattle Ski & Snowboard Show Nov. 14-16 at CenturyLink Field Event Center. one Rapid Refill $ on Show info: SkiDazzle.com Inkjet Cartridge
or on2015. one Rapid Refill Valid 2014/2015 Winter Season - Oct 1, 2014 through April 11, Laser Toner Cartridge Sunday-Thursday. Space Available. by our Print Solutions Superstore Save up to 50% on inkjet Holiday blackouts: Dec. 24, 2014 thru Jan 3, 2015;Stop Feb 6-8, 2015, Feb 13-19,and2015. and laser cartridges. Stop paying manufacturer pricing and save
money, time and the environment. Just stop by swap out your empties with fresh ones and you’ll be on your way–all with no waiting!
ANY DAY PINK SPECIAL $
(With Coupon Only). Expires 12/5/2014. Not valid with any other Offer/Special.
12.99 OFF
“SUPER P I N K WASH”
3 OFF on INK 50% $500 OFF on TONER 1. 2. 3. $ 00
Save Money, time & the evironment with Rapid Refill. It’s quick and easy– with no waiting!
Cartridges Ready for Exchange – No Waiting
FREE Business Delivery
Bring in your We’ll swap them Smile! You just empty inkjet & or Toner Cartridge out with fresh ones saved some money12-31-14 With Coupon • One Inkjet per Customer • Cannot Combine Offers • Expires toner cartridges. – NO Waiting! and the planet.
www.rapidfefill.com
www.rapidrefill.com Monday–Friday 10–7 | Saturday 10–2
BALLARD |13600 NEXT TO ZESTO’S 15TH AVENUE | 206-838-6455 NE 20th|St6400 | Bellevue, WANW | 425-462-7300
Coupon expires 3/7/09. One inkjet or toner cartridge per customer. Offer for this location only. May not be combined with any other offer.
Across from Bellevue BMW
1169718
rethink
www.bellevuereporter.com/contests
21
99
Plus Tax
Save up to
2-night stay at a beautiful full-service hotel and 2-day lift tickets for 2 at Big White, British Columbia. Plus, 2 Days of Ski or Snowboard Rentals andYOUR INK Big White Resorts VIP cards. $1,100.00 value!
3 $ 5
ONLY
12900 NE Bel-Red Road Bellevue, WA 425-455-0223
[12] November 7, 2014 www.bellevuereporter.com
Arts commission seeking pieces for Meydenbauer redesign BY JOSH STILTS BELLEVUE REPORTER
As Bellevue’s parks department continues its work finalizing the redesign of Meydenbauer Bay, connecting it to the downtown park, the city’s arts commission is exploring what type of art would best compliment the expanded public space. Robin Cole, senior planner with the parks department, met with the commission late last month to discuss the city’s plan, it’s vision for the park, and the four themes; environment, history, connections and water.
UW MEDICINE
|
Slated to begin construction in the fall of 2016, Cole said it was important to start examining potential major and minor art pieces to anchor pathways and walking trails throughout the park. “Ideally there’d be variety in the park, the kind of mix that makes you want to come back again and find something else you might not have seen, something that’s entertaining and exciting,” Cole said. The council agreed that starting the discovery process of looking for artists and works to compliment the redeveloped park should start sooner rather than later, but
E A S T S I D E S P E C I A LT Y C E N T E R
the discussion of how much to spend was tabled for another meeting. “It’s too early to tie ourselves to a number,” said Bellevue’s arts specialist Mary Park. “But we can start to figure out what amount of money could be spent, identify key opportunities, and find artists with strong backgrounds and invite them to send letters of interest to be reviewed by the arts commission.” Because the overhauled park is being designed to connect to other parks in the area, council chairwoman Trudi Jackson said whatever pieces are chosen need to be
IVIE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11
UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center is a proud member of the Eastside community.
to real life husband-andwife duo Dane Stokinger and Jessica Skerritt. “Finding the family group that was going to be most dynamic, Jessica and Dane already had that built in connection as a married couple … They’re honest, sincere, as opposed to slick and polished,” he said. “They’re real, heart of America people who also happen to be great singers and dancers.” But Ivie isn’t the only Newport-grown talent performing in the show.
viewed as “key connection points from City Hall all the way down to Meydenbauer.” “You want it to be a destination for the art, but it’ll need to reflect the park as well,” she said. Park told the council if it chose to make a commitment to spend several hundred thousands dollars, it would be “well within the budget” and would still be able to fund other projects throughout the city. Artists interested in speaking with the council about upcoming projects are invited to meet with them at City Hall on Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m.
Sarah Rose Davis, who attended the school at the same time as Ivie, was cast in the ensemble, playing various roles including one of Ralphie’s friend’s mother, and an angry minion elf during the scene at the mall when Ralphie goes to visit Santa. Rose Davis said Ivie, like the show, has developed and matured. In his late teens and early twenties hosting various musical gigs, she said Ivie was more nervous, often bantering more than he needed. Now, he, his bantering, and the show are polished, streamlined, she said. Instead of overdirect-
ing, trying to control every moment, Ivie takes a relaxed approached, allowing the actors to develop the scene themselves, Rose Davis said. “He lets the moment evolve,” she said. “He always makes it comfortable, and provides a good reference or image when he’s trying to describe what he’s going for. He helps us find the strength that’s already in us and stretches us to find new things we didn’t know we had.” “A Christmas Story” opens Nov. 25, and runs through Dec. 30. Tickets start at $29. For more information visit www.5thavenue.org.
Veterans Day
A Day to Remember! You asked for even more world-class services delivered by expert UW Medicine physicians. We listened. We’ve relocated and added more specialties for a growing Eastside community, including urgent care. Listening is also at the core of the care we provide, leading to a better understanding of individual patients’ needs and better outcomes for patients throughout the UW Medicine system.
Call 206.520.5000 for an appointment, or learn more by visiting our website.
Affordable Retirement Living in Bellevue! • 3 Great Meals a Day • Weekly Housekeeping • Scheduled Transportation • Activities 7 days a week! • Affordable Care Options • The Best Neighbors in Bellevue!
Rates starting at $1735*
uwmedicine.org/eastside 900 124th Ave. NE | Bellevue, WA 98005
UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center 3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98004
425-455-4333 TTY 711
Operated by UW Medical Center
#UWMEastside
Call today for a tour!
www.bellevuereporter.com
November 7, 2014 [13]
GET READY FOR WINTER Something is wrong with your furnace
Perhaps it’s running louder than usual, making an odd noise or cycling on and off repeatedly – if it’s working at all. Maybe your whole house is too cold, or some rooms are significantly warmer than others. Our tips will help you determine whether you should replace your furnace or simply repair it and whether your furnace is actually the reason your home is so cold. Before you pick up your phone to call any company, check your furnace filters first! The majority of our service calls could be solved with changing your furnace filter. If you don’t know where it is, please call and we will tell you.
When you should repair instead
Whether you should repair or replace a dysfunctional furnace depends on which part is causing the problem, how much the repair would cost and how old your furnace is. Problems with the following parts can almost always be fixed. • Hot surface ignitor • High/low limit switch • Anything involving a thermostat • Gas valve • Flame sensor • Thermocouple • Filters If a part is no longer available because your furnace is too old, repair may be impossible.
Signs your furnace is dead
Many experts say you should consider replacing your furnace after 15 years, since it might be reaching the end of its life. We disagree. Some furnaces will last 25 or 30 years – or even longer – so replacing a 15-year-old furnace just because is premature. An experienced technician might be able to give you an idea of how much life your old furnace has left based on its service history and an analysis of how the components are functioning, but there’s no definitive way to tell. Problems with the following parts usually means it’s time to replace your furnace:
• Heat exchanger (cracked) • Blower motor • Inducer motor • Control board (sometimes repairable, depending on furnace brand) If the parts are still under warranty (a typical one runs 10 years) and these items are covered, do the repairs. But these parts often become faulty when the furnace is older. The repairs can be so expensive that replacement makes more sense, especially since one large repair can be the beginning of many repairs. This is also a really good time to get a second opinion, most heating companies would be happy to sell you a new furnace than repair a 15 year old furnace. When your furnace isn’t to blame If your home is too cold, the furnace isn’t necessarily the culprit. The following fixes are easier and less expensive than furnace repair or replacement. (As a bonus, many of these will also make your air conditioner more effective.) Is your furnace getting power? Check for tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses. Leaky ducts (the metal tubes that distribute heat throughout your home) can be sealed so that more hot air actually gets blown into rooms instead of seeping into the attic. The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy says sealing leaky ducts can improve efficiency by 15% to 20%; it will set you back a few hundred dollars, but that’s much cheaper than a new furnace. Better insulation in your attic and walls will help your home retain heat. New weather stripping around doors and windows will keep cold out and heat in. Upgrading a manual thermostat to an electronic one can regulate your home’s heat more effectively and lower your energy bills. Replacing a furnace’s dirty air filter can improve airflow. A furnace can generate a certain amount of heat per hour. This number is expressed in British thermal units (BTUs). The higher the number, the larger the home the furnace can heat.
Choose the right contractor
Most people will find the cheapest furnace and not care
who the contractor is. You wouldn’t buy a car like this, and your furnace will be with you longer than your car. When your mother told you “You get what you pay for” she wasn’t kidding. Look for contractors who are NATE-certified; the North American Technician Excellence designation means they have passed tests demonstrating real-world HVAC knowledge. Make sure the contractor is licensed, insured and bonded, and has been in business for many years. You want someone who will be there to service and repair your furnace and honor the labor warranty, which should be for at least one year. A good contractor will perform a heat load analysis at your home based on square footage, ventilation, windows and insulation before giving you an estimate or recommending a furnace. The labor estimate should include installation; any adjustments to ducting, venting, fuel delivery or electrical systems; and disposal. The contractor should provide details about recommended furnace brand, size, efficiency and parts warranty, as well as operating costs.
Proper maintenance saves money
If you don’t maintain your furnace, expect unnecessarily high heating bills from inefficiency and repair bills for preventable equipment failure. You’ll also shorten the furnace’s life. Most people don’t have the expertise to perform the necessary maintenance functions themselves, but many HVAC contractors offer maintenance plans. A furnace tune up includes a thorough clean of the system, checking the electrical components and evaluating burners and heat exchangers. This should be done by a licensed service technician who should explain what is being done and offer recommendations for preventative repairs if they find anything operating outside of specifications.” A thorough inspection will take 45 minutes to an hour. A maintenance plan that includes two visits per year, ideally one in the spring and one in the fall.
NEWPORT VISTA
Community location: 11036 SE 54th Lane, Bellevue, WA 98004 | Models Open: Sat-Sun 12-5
Contact:
Jackie Ramirez - Windermere 425-890-1141
Jane Kim - Coldwell Banker Danforth 206-293-5263 1162450
An Intimate 9 New Home Community located in Bellevue. Offered starting in the high $800K. Easy access to I-90, I-405 and Downtown Bellevue. Coveted Bellevue School District. 2900+ sq ft, 4-5 bd, 3+ baths. Quartz slab counters in kitchen and baths. Wide plank hardwood floors, mud rooms and covered decks. Location, Style and Convenience .
[14] November 7, 2014 www.bellevuereporter.com Contact and submissions: Shaun Scott sscott@bellevuereporter.com or 425.453.5045
Sports Roundup
What’s happening in the world of sports
Bellevue powering its way to a four-peat BY SHAUN SCOTT
SOCCER
BELLEVUE REPORTER
A season for the ages continues for the Bellevue Wolverines. Bellevue grinded out a 2-1 victory against the Lake Washington Kangaroos in the Class 3A KingCo title game on Nov. 3. Bellevue (16-0) clinched a berth in the Class 3A state tournament with the win.
FOOTBALL Knights win six straight game
The Newport Knights football team continued its winning ways with a 42-6 victory against the Woodinville Falcons on Oct. 30 in Woodinville. Newport (7-2) will face the Olympia Bears in a winner-to-state, loserout playoff game at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 in Olympia.
Wolverines shutout Kangaroos
Bellevue completed an undefeated regular season with a convincing 47-0 win against the Lake Washington Kangaroos on Oct. 31 in Kirkland. Bellevue (9-0) will host the Bishop Blanchet Braves in a winnerto-state, loser-out playoff game at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in Bellevue.
SEE ROUNDUP, 15
If the Bellevue Wolverines do indeed end up winning their fourth consecutive state water polo championship this November, they will undoubtedly look back to the 12-9 victory against the Curtis Vikings on Oct. 28 as the turning point of the 2014 season. The Wolverines were the victors, but were fuming as they exited pool. They knew their performance wasn’t up to their rigid standards of excellence. “We weren’t focused at all and that’s a fact. Anybody on the team would agree with me in saying we weren’t disciplined and we were not ready to play before the game,” Wolverines team captain Liam Naughton said. “Afterwards we had a very long talk as a team. We sat together and said, ‘We are going to win another state title’. We knew what we had to do.” The Wolverines responded to the challenge with a convincing 19-10 win against the Roosevelt Vikings on Oct. 29 in Seattle. Marco Stanchi and Zack Rossman scored a team-high five goals apiece. Cameron Hayes scored three goals as well. Naughton added two goals and Daniel Sandler, Noah Lauter, Sam Geffe and Garrett Williams each scored a goal. “The game we played (against Roosevelt) really proved we can do it
Courtesy photo, Ben Margolius
Bellevue Wolverines’ Zack Rossman rears back to unleash a shot earlier this season. and hopefully we will do it,” Naughton said of a possible four-peat. The victory against Roosevelt throughly impressed Bellevue head coach Ed Brovick. “They got their focus back and really pulled it together. The goals we score were spread out amongst quite a few players. It was such a great team effort. It was great to see that,” Brovick said. The Wolverines (16-5 overall) captured the KingCo 4A regular season championship for the third year in a row. Bellevue will be the No. 1 seed in the regional playoffs, which begin on Nov. 7. Eight teams will play in the regional tournament and teams placing in the top four slots will advance to the state tourney. Bellevue
spent the past week focusing on the smallest of details that could make all the difference in the postseason. Bellevue assistant coach Evan Kaseguma believes the team is ascending at the perfect time. The Wolverines are loaded with talent both offensively and defensively. “Quinlan Hughes (goalie) has continued to step up the last few weeks. It’s been a great boost for our defense. We have been working on our press defense too at practice and its really coming into form. We’re putting a lot of pressure on other teams,” Kaseguma said. “We’re a very unselfish team and that opens up a lot of opportunities on offense. We are really starting to click.”
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & 19 Get ready for a Whirlwind of Wild Turkeys at Muckleshoot Casino this November! Five random active players using their Players Club card will be drawn at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and 9pm for their chance to enter our cash machine and grab up to over $4,000! 1165077
Wolverines remain undefeated
Must be a Players Club member to participate. Promotions are subject to change without notice. Management reserves all rights.
www.bellevuereporter.com
November 7, 2014 [15]
Richardson controlling the O-line like a ‘Gladiator’ Senior plowing open wide paths for Newport running backs BY SHAUN SCOTT BELLEVUE REPORTER
Every offensive lineman dreams of playing for a program that focuses intently on running the ball. The Newport Knights, who keep the ball on the ground on about 80 percent of its offensive plays, rely on its interior lineman in order to have success. The Knights have compiled a 7-2 overall record and have clinched a berth in the playoffs. Newport senior offensive left guard Nolan Richardson has played a huge role in his team’s ability to move the chains on a consistent basis. The tandem of Richardson and University of Oregon-bound left tackle Calvin Throckmorton result in huge running lanes for Knights’ ball-carriers between the tackles. “Knowing that we’re going to run the ball is a lot of fun. We’re definitely looking forward to the playoffs and seeing where we can take it. I got all the confidence in
the world in this team right now,” Richardson said. “We’ll give anybody we play a run for their money.” In the eighth game of the regular season, running back Paul Wells had four touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving) turning a tie game at halftime into a blowout victory. “He’s a great player,” Richardson said of Wells. “A lot of times on film we will see that he is making two or three guys miss in the open field. He has got a lot of talent. It gives us even more confidence on the offensive line because we know that we don’t have to make that giant hole and if we just make a small little hole, that we know he is going to get through. He’s a very hard worker. We love blocking for guys like that.” Richardson said he and Throckmorton have known each other since kindergarten. The long-term friendship pays off on the football field. The duo are totally in sync, which has paid dividends for the Knights in pressure situations.
“Calvin and I were part of this program NR: I really enjoy “Modern Family”. It’s in elementary school where we learned a fun comedy that you can watch with the Spanish all the way through school. Every whole family. now and then we will speak Spanish to each other on the field. I played basketball BR: Who was your idol growing up? with him growing up, too. He’s a great NR: My dad. I’ve always looked up to basketball player,” Richardson him because he’s very smart and said of Throckmorton. “We’re wise. I’m very proud of how he has best friends. I’m excited to see brought me up in life. what he is going to do at Oregon and he’s excited about what I am BR: What is your biggest pet going to do in life.” peeve? Recently, the Bellevue ReNR: People chewing with their porter had an opportunity to mouths open. I find it a little bit ask Richardson a few questions rude. NOLAN about his life away from the RICHARDSON football field. BR: Who is your pick to win the Super Bowl in February of 2015? Bellevue Reporter: What is your favorite NR: I love the Seattle Seahawks. I also movie of all time? have always been a Baltimore Ravens fan, Nolan Richardson: My favorite movie too so one of those two teams for sure. is probably “Gladiator.” It is a very intense movie and I really enjoy that. Also, it shows BR: What is your favorite restaurant in very good qualities of what a man should Bellevue? be and coming back from a big downfall NR: There’s a small place near Bellevue in life. Square Mall called Casa D’s. I have been going to that burrito shop for a while now BR: What is your favorite TV show? and I really enjoy it.
UW-bound golfer is a force on the links Sammamish Totems senior Matt Marrese is chipping his way to back-to-back individual state titles before going to UW “It’s a good feeling. I put in a lot of hard work to get there. It’s nice to know that I can go back this spring and try to win the state title two years in a row,” Marrese said. With the state tournament taking place in six months, the 17-year-old Marrese already has one of his most important life decisions out of the way. He will continue his golf career for the University of Washington men’s golf team. “The UW head coach Matt Thurmond is a great guy. I’m really excited to learn from a guy like him.
Sammamish Totems senior golfer Matt Marrese is looking forward to defending a coveted championship on the links this May. Marrese, who won the Class 4A state title in 2013, captured first place at districts on Oct. 25. The high school golf season is unique in the fact the regular season, league and district tournaments are played during the fall, but the state competition takes place the following spring.
All A b
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14
VOLLEYBALL Islanders conquer Wolverines in KingCo championship game between rivals
The Mercer Island Islanders defeated the Bellevue Wolverines 3-1 in the KingCo 3A championship game on Nov. 1. The Wolverines will be the No. 2 seed from the Class 3A KingCo at the Sea-King 3A district tournament. The Wolverines faced Garfield in the tournament opener on Nov. 6. As of press time, results of this contest were unavailable.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Fine Cuisine Since 1988
oard
OPEN ALL DAY!
!
Serving Lunch until 4pm everyday
Santa Train®
425-641-5691 • tokyojr.com
Northwest Railway Museum Snoqualmie , WA
Whisper your wishes to Santa Claus. Savor cookies and cocoa from our coal-fired ovens. Make some memories. All aboard! Nov 29-30, Dec 6-7, Dec 13-14, and Dec 19 & 20 Advance purchase recommended. Event sells out.
Tickets at: TrainMuseum.org or 425.888.3030 ext. 7202 Tickets are $20 for ages 2+
www.TrainMuseum.org
3500 Factoria Blvd SE • Bellevue WA 98006 (QFC Mall in Factoria)
BELLEVUE
FREE DINNER
for Birthday Person • When a second Dinner entree of equal or greater value is purchased • Not accepted with other offers • Children 9 years or younger can have free kids menu • Valid photo ID required • Sushi bar excluded • Dine In Only
lth
a
A
Se
of
a He
BELLEVUE
10Off
Bring in this ad for
%
DINNER
Excludes Sushi Bar. Not to be combined with any other offer. Dine-in only. Good through 11/30/2014
BELLEVUE
LIVE LIFE TO THE MAX!
SPORTS NUTRITION FOR A BETTER LIFE LEARN MORE. VISIT US ONLINE AT BELLEVUEMAXMUSCLE.COM
1160237
BELLEVUE REPORTER
drive the ball really well and I have a pretty good short game. That helps me a lot.” Marrese, who has a goal of one day playing on the PGA Tour, said he wouldn’t be where he is today without the unwavering support of his family.
ROUNDUP
1165071
BY SHAUN SCOTT
He has a great knowledge of a lot of fun playing baseball the sport,” Marrese said. but I don’t miss it. I think Marrese is relatively new having that baseball backto the world of chipping, ground helped me a lot with putting, driving ranges golf. There are some differand clubhouses. ences but there are Growing up he some similarities thoroughly enjoyed between the two playing baseball, sports.” but that changed It didn’t take when he took a trip long for Marrese to to the driving range eclipse his father’s with his father, skills on the links Tony, in 2010. once he got the “When my dad hang of the sport MATT asked me to go in 2010. MARRESE with him to the “It only took a driving range, I couple of months knew nothing of the game for me to beat him,” Marrese and never played before,” he said with a smile. said. “After that I just kind of The myriad challenges fell in love with golf. It was associated with golf is
something Marrese feeds off of. Most players fear seeing their ball land in the sand, but not Marrese. “I really like the bunkers. I like the bunkers more than being in the rough. I think it’s easier to get it out and get closer to the hole,” he said. “I
[16] November 7, 2014 www.bellevuereporter.com
Washington AG: Office focusing on violence against women
I
am the father of 6-year-old unfortunate prevalence of domestwins. My wife, Coltic violence in our society. leen, and I want to The statistics are soberraise a son who respects ing. An estimated one-inwomen, and a daughter four women experience who lives in a world rape, physical assault or where she is respected stalking in the context of a and free from violence. relationship or a date. In September 2014, The Washington State NFL football star Ray Coalition Against DomesRice’s assault on his tic Violence reports that Bob Ferguson then-fiancée, captured 35 people were killed in on video, received Washington state last year significant media attention and as a result of domestic violence. brought to national awareness the Overwhelmingly, these tragedies
are the result of men’s violence against women. They include the woman strangled and beaten by her boyfriend and the mother murdered by her daughter’s exboyfriend. These are our mothers, sisters, daughters and friends. When violence against women makes the headlines, people often ask: “Why does she stay?” But this question wrongly places the burden on the victim. It is time to stop asking “why does she stay?” and instead ask “why is he violent?”
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I am committed to leading an office that works to eliminate violence against women. Our work with stakeholders has helped pass legislation to punish offenders and empower survivors. We dedicate grant dollars to local advocacy organizations that provide services to survivors in rural communities. Our work will continue. We can all do our part. Speak up when someone tells inappro-
priate jokes or stories. If you learn your female friends or family members are experiencing violence, let them know you are there to help. Teach your children to respect themselves and others. Do not tolerate domestic violence. Together we can make a difference for the women in our lives. When women live without fear, our whole society benefits.
Bob Ferguson is attorney general for the state of Washington.
Why I hate the college admissions process — a junior’s lament friends even told me she hated the varsity sport she was playing five days a week. Mystified, I asked her why she was doing it. What was the point if she wasn’t having fun? “College,” she said resolutely. “I need to look involved.” I wanted to laugh and cry
We want to hear from YOU!
at the same time. Because as strange as the statement may have sounded, to a high school student who wants to get into a good college, it’s not far from the truth. Being well-rounded isn’t just a nice idea anymore — it’s a necessity. But it hasn’t always been like this. We used to do things because we enjoyed them, not because we thought they would look good to a nameless admissions officer some day. My friend playing a sport she hated made me wonder — how did this happen? When did high school kids become shameless resumébuilders? What change in mindset has made us think
this was the only way to But even with college succeed? looming on the horizon, I thought back to last even with scatterplots year — my telling us our test sophomore year scores won’t get us — when my entire into the schools of grade took the our dreams, I’ve preliminary SAT’s realized that no (PSAT’s). Teens score could ever who had previdefine me or my ously considered classmates. themselves intelWe’re kids, Fina Short ligent were devstudents, friends, astated to score siblings. We love below average. Choruses of concerts and snow days “but I thought I was smart” and dream of happy endechoed through the halls. ings, or maybe just getting “I only got a 150,” one of enough sleep at some point my classmates told me. in our lives. We’re teenag“I’m stupid.” In the space of ers. People. Try summing a three-hour test, our selfthat up with a number. worth had been reduced to Fina Short, 16, is a junior a number.
at Eastside Preparatory School. She lives in Medina.
IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO
About: School News • Local Sports Teams City & Government • Police & Fire Departments Public Works & Transportation • City & State Politicians Local figures • Chamber & Business Groups • Kids Community & Neighborhoods • Parks & Recreation Service Groups • Schools • Clubs Special Events • Arts/Culture/Theatre • Real Estate Green Sustainability • Local History • Pets Business News & Briefs • Press Releases • Quirky Features
Eastside Baby Corner will hold its Engage Your Inner Hero luncheon at noon, Friday, Nov. 14, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Keynote speaker will be Benjamin de Haan, Ph.D., executive director at Partners for Our Children, an organization that works to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families in Washington state, especially those touched by the child welfare system. More information is available at babycorner. org/news-and-events/ events/. Meydenbauer Center is located at 11100 N.E. Sixth St.
and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation.
www.gtrsos1040.com
1179663
Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727
MEDICARE INSURANCE QUESTIONS? Represents All Plans No Cost or Obligation Knowledge and Experience
Brandon Macz, Government, Business bmacz@bellevuereporter.com 425-453-4602
Josh Stilts, Education, Arts/Entertainment jstilts@bellevuereporter.com 425-453-4290
1165840
Shaun Scott, Sports, Recreation
sports@bellevuereporter.com 425-453-5054
In Person Consultation Full Service Help for the Future Clear Answers to Your Questions
We’ve helped thousands of people with their Medicare insurance plans. Don’t go it alone. Call Leon Bronfin 425-818-9915.
1137722
I
t’s my junior year of high school. Officially, the college search begins now. And coincidentally, in the past month or so, a staggering number of my classmates have picked up activities they never showed the slightest interest in before. Recently, one of my
Eastside Baby Corner to hold luncheon
www.PacificMedicareInsurance.com 800 Bellevue Way NE, S. 400 Bellevue, WA Leon@PacificMedicareInsurance.com Licensed agent – not affiliated with CMS/Medicare
www.bellevuereporter.com
Pets for adoption
LEGISLATIVE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
‘Rescue’ your next best friend
percent of votes with 24,166 ballots counted as of Wednesday night. Hunter is challenged by Bill Hirt, RBellevue, who has campaigned solely on an anti-light rail platform.
House Position 2, 48th District
Way, Bellevue, and can be contacted at 425-641-0080.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
defendants to those crimes, he said. Montgomery said state statutes require a rapid response to reported domestic violence and crimes against children, but former police chief Linda Pillo was unable to keep up those complaints. Assigning a detective to those cases would decrease the large caseload. As for property crimes, Montgomery said he’s reassigned officers from the special enforcement team to high-crime areas around
emy this week, he said, and another three next week. The interim police chief expressed frustration with the Seattle Police Department and King County Sheriff ’s Office, which he said were granted spots at the academy over the past three months, but failed to keep their commitments when Bellevue officers were left waiting. Brandon Macz: 425-53-4602; bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
Kirkland/Yarrow Bay Office 425-822-5100
3933 Lake Washington Blvd NE, Ste100
OP EN
Ask about our Premier Fundraiser Program for your school or organization.
www.AYS-PremierGifts.com
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE CHURCH
Come worship with us every Sunday 9:00am Bible Classes * 10:15am Main Service * * Child care provided Wednesdays 7pm
Weekday Masses:
PRESBYTERIAN
Bible Study/Life Group
Call to schedule your personal bible study or a 1on1 Conversational English class
Call 425-454-3863 or email office@bellevuechurchofchrist.org
10419 SE 11th St • Bellevue, WA BellevueChurchOfChrist.org
Sunday Worship traditional: 9 & 11AM modern: 9:45AM, 11AM & 6 PM 1717 Bellevue Way NE (425) 454-3082
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
www.belpres.org
Sunday Masses:
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Misa En Espanol Domingo .......................... 1:00 p.m.
Affordable Basic
TEETH CLEANING Provided by Healthy Smiles, Inc. at the North Bellevue Community Center.
• Fluoride Treatment All for Only • Oral Cancer Screening • Dental Hygiene Assessment • Professional Cleaning By Licensed Hygienists of Teeth, Dentures & Partials Now accepting credit cards! • Referrals to Local Dentists
Call Today
Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602; bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
CHURCH OF CHRIST
St. Louise Parish School 425-746-4220
$79
Initiative 594, which would require universal background checks on firearms sales, was passing statewide by 59.89 percent Wednesday with nearly 75 percent of King County voters supporting the measure. Initiative 591, which is backed by Second Amendment organizations like the Bellevue-based Citizen’s Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, was failing Wednesday with 54.93 percent of Washington voters opposing he measure. King County voters voiced more opposition to the measure with nearly 69 percent against.
CATHOLIC
Monday thru Friday...............................................9:00 a.m. First Saturday .................................................................9:00 a.m. Saturday Vigil ............................................................... 5:00 p.m.
East Bridge Remodel. New windows, cabinets, flooring, paint, the works! 2bdrms, covered parking & deck, tile entry. Din rm has window seat. Frpl Liv rm. Pearl Nardella 425-351-8761
I-594/I-591
WORSHIP DIRECTORY
141 - 156th SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 425-747-4450 • www.stlouise.org
$249,950
A ballot measure designed to increase the number of teachers by approximately 15,000 to reduce class sizes in K-12 was too close to call by press time with 49.61 percent of Washington voters opposing the measure. In King County, voters were more in favor of the measure, with 53.17 percent supporting by Wednesday night. The initiative would require kindergarten through third grade classes to have no more than 17 students in each and grades four through 12 to have no more than 25 students, at a cost of roughly $4.7 billion through 2019.
Bellevue
ST. LOUISE CHURCH 14421 NE 30th Pl #21A, Bellevue
I-1351
Visit www.bellevuereporter.com/green_editions today!
www.stmadeleine.org
1163232
425-256-1430
SHOP ONLINE 24/7
Rep. Cyrus Habib, D-Kirkland, remained ahead of Republican challenger Michelle Darnell Wednesday night, with
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday Mass in Korean: 5:00 pm
GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION • Birthday, Anniversary & Weddings • New Mom & Baby • Holiday, Get Well & New Home Gifts • Thank You & Just Because Gifts
Senate, 48th District
4400 130th Place SE, Bellevue,WA 98006 425-747-6770 ext. 100 St. Madeleine Sophie School ext. 201
1162194
AYS! Premier Gifts
14S UN
Redmond Democrat Joan McBride held a strong lead against challenger, Tim Turner, L-Bellevue, taking 68.63 percent of the votes. Rep. Cyrus Habib’s vie for state Senate left his seat open. McBride served on the Kirkland City Council for 16 years, with two terms as mayor. She is endorsed by Hunter and Habib. McBride served on the Kirkland City Council for 16 years, with two terms as mayor. She is endorsed by Hunter and Habib. Turner, a software engineer in Redmond, said he is focused on job creation and wage increases, however, he does not support having a minimum wage. He favors reducing regulations and taxes, especially those he says negatively impact people’s ability to run their businesses within the state. He also favors cutting out tax breaks for major companies like Boeing.
64.15 percent of the votes. Darnell, a paralegal and borrower advocate, is lagging behind. Voter turnout for the 41st District was 33.93 percent Wednesday and 32.1 percent for the 48th District.
425-452-7681
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST - BELLEVUE Lk. Washington Blvd. & Overlake Drive Sunday Service & Sunday School...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Meeting.............7:30 p.m.
Reading Room: 1112 110th Ave N.E. • 425.454.1224
HOURS: M-F 9:30 to 4:30, SAT 10:00 to 1:00 Child Care at Services
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. ~ Romans 12:12
UNITED METHODIST FIRST
the city, with a strong focus on curbing burglaries and auto thefts. The Bellevue Police Department has added 23 new police officers this year, but Montgomery said, “Hiring them is one thing; Getting them trained and on the street and functioning is something else.” Montgomery was referring to a backlog at the state’s only police training academy in Burien. Three officers will join the acad-
POLICE
1179497
Rita is a 4-year-old miniature pinscher mix, with a big appetite for playtime and even more if it involves delicious treats. Rita can’t wait to meet you at the Seattle Humane Society Mosey is a 6-month-old charmer and very active young cat who, loves playing with wand toys, dribbling ping pong balls, and chasing his best pal, Trudy. Mosey likes to stretch out on an elevated perch where he can keep an eye on things and be ready to spring into action. Mosey is bonded to his best friend, Trudy, and would like to go home with her. He gets along great with other cats and is very tolerant of friendly dogs. Mosey and Trudy are currently living it up in a foster home. If you would like to meet or learn more about Mosey and Trudy, please contact our Adoption Team at (425)649-7563 or adoption@seattlehumane.org. In honor of Veterans Day, the Seattle Human Society is offering 25 percent off pet adoption fees for retired military personnel Friday through Tuesday. The Eastside branch of SHS is at 13212 SE Eastgate
November 7, 2014 [17]
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH B E L L E V U E of
A Reconciling Congregation All Are Welcome!
Informal Praise Service 9:00am Adult Education 9:00am & 10:00am Traditional Service 11:00am Children’s Church School 9:00am & 11:00am Child Care provided on Sundays 1934 108th Ave. NE Bellevue 1/2 mile north of Library www.fumcbellevue.org 425.454.2059
[18] November 7, 2014 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
quickly signed up for the U.S. Airborne. Following the Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor, Jones was put on a plane destined for England. “That night there were 35 of us who flew over to England,” said Jones, adding two days later Germany declared war on the United States. “But we were already over there, ready to fight Germans. … Why we were attached to the British, I’ve never known, but I credit the British for turning me into a soldier,” Jones said. Jones and Tommy were deployed first to North Africa to secure an airfield in Algiers, where Jones took a knife to his ribs, and then to Sicily. Two days after the Allied Forces invaded Salerno, Jones left Sicily and joined up with the 504th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, where the British would once a week send him and his fellow troops on missions to rest camps for German officers, parachuting in and taking them out. The British believed taking out high-ranking German officers would cause their troops to falter, Jones said. “Basically, we were assassins, is what we were,” he said. In May 1944, Jones was one of 50 from the 504th to volunteer to parachute into Normandy, about 40 miles inland from where Allied forces were fighting Germans on the coast, and take out a bridge critical to the Nazis. The 504th never managed to meet up with the 505th PIR, but Jones said back then airplane pilots would become confused about where their targets were. “It worked to our advantage, because the Germans thought they were overrun
We’ve Got You Covered
Reach 2.7 Million Readers Choose a Region or Go Statewide
Seattle and later back to Bellevue, where they spent 47 years together, raising three children. Helen died in 1992. While Jones had been glad to be done with his service, Tommy, his childhood friend, reenlisted in the Air Force and would later be killed during the Korean War. Jones said fighting in World War II, he learned to not get to attached to his fellow soldiers, but Tommy had been his friend long before then, and the only member of the 82nd Airborne he kept in contact with after WWII. Now, Jones lives a quiet life in his Bellevue home. He doesn’t go to events celebrating veterans celebrations or military funeral services. Once an avid climber, Jones said when he dies he wants to be cremated, his ashes scattered on Mount Rainier. His three Purple Hearts, he said, will not be joining him.
“I’d had it. I’d killed too many people.” - Bob Jones by Airborne,” he said. After fighting through France and being beaten back in Holland, Jones was sent to Belgium with the 34 surviving parachuters out of the 850 used during the air invasion into Holland. Following the Battle of the Bulge, Jones was sent to Germany, where he received his third injury of the war when he was struck in the right knee by shrapnel from a tripped land mine. Following the Japanese’s surrender in 1945, Jones was granted his discharge and didn’t look back. “I’d had it,” he said. “I’d killed too many people.” Jones flew to Michigan, where the woman who would become his wife had been waiting for him. Bob and Helen Jones were married at her home north of Detroit, and moved to
Brandon Macz: 425-4534602; bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
Reach your best prospects with the Bellevue Reporter
To advertise please call 425-453-4270
Delivered every Friday
One Call One Payment
425-453-4270
...obituaries Elsie Hoyt
Elsie Hoyt, 94, of Bellevue died October 20, 2014. She was born on December 7, 1919 in Bothwell, Scotland to Sarah and Alexander Law. She entered the United States through Blaine, WA in 1923 when she was 3 years old and settled in Tacoma. She met the love of her life, Loren Hoyt, when she was in high school. They were married in 1939 and raised three daughters, Janice, Judy, and Joan. Elsie worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad in Tacoma, and after she and Loren moved to Redmond in 1968, she worked for the Burlington Northern in Seattle. Elsie knew how to have fun. Her favorite place to go was the family cabin in Home on Carr Inlet, but she and Loren also enjoyed many happy times on the golf course at Brae Burn.They were active grandparents, creating close ties with their 6 grandchildren. Elsie was predeceased by Loren in 2004 and is survived by daughters Janice McNamara, Judy Lux and Joan Horn and sonin-laws Paul Gillespie and John Horn. Her six grandchildren include Rob Rettig, Ryan Rettig, Loren Lux, David Lux, Claire Fenton and Louis Horn and 9 great-grandchildren Robbie, Chloe, and Jack Rettig, Michael and Matthew Lux, Jason and Riley Lux, and Ramona and Ruby Fenton. 1179372
Place a paid obituary to honor those who have passed away, call Linda at 253.234.3506 paidobits@reporternewspapers.com
FREE! AVAILABLE
DELIVERY TUBES
UE The Bellevue Reporter is published LEV BEL R E every Friday and delivery tubes are T REPOR available FREE to our readers who live in our distribution area. The tube can be provided to you to install at your convenience next to your mailbox receptacle or at the end of your driveway.
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, local businesses are offering a variety of discounts, free meals and services for current and former military members and their families. The following list, provided to the Reporter by the Veterans Affairs clinic in Bellevue, may not include all of the offers, and may only be available at participating locations.
7-11
All veterans, military and immediate family members can get a free Slurpee from 11 a.m., through 7 p.m.
Amazon
The online retailer is offering various discounts on a variety of items and a free album download on Veteran’s Day titled “Veterans Day Honor.” Each of the 12 songs is performed by military bands.
Applebee’s
On Nov. 11 military members are eligible for a free meal from seven different entrees. Beverages and gratuity are not included however, and military ID is required. Participating locations can be found at applebees.com.
B&B for free
Veterans and military members can get a free
495
Simple Cremation
895
$
Direct Burial
night’s stay at more than 200 participating Bed and Breakfasts on Monday, Nov. 10, and Tuesday Nov. 11. Reservations are available while supplies last and can be made online at www. betterwaytostay.com/bbsfor-vets.
Bed Bath and Beyond
All purchases made between Nov. 9 and 11 are 20 percent off for military members and veterans.
Big Lots
All purchases made Nov. 11, are 10 percent off for active duty, guard, reserve, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members with valid ID.
California Pizza Kitchen
On Nov. 11, and 12, military members can enjoy any pizza and non-alcoholic beverage for free. Proof of military service is required.
Chili’s
Military members can choose from seven different meal options for free between 11 a.m., and 5 p.m., on Nov. 11. Beverages and gratuity are not included and proof of military service is required.
Famous Dave’s
Bellevue 425.641.6100 Federal Way 253.874.9000
2700 Richards Road, Suite 201, Bellevue, WA 98005 • 425.453.4270 • www.bellevuereporter.com
bellevuereporter.com
Active, retirees, and veterans with a valid military ID or proof of military service can eat all the pancakes they want from 6 a.m., until 2 p.m.
$
Pick up your FREE tube at our Bellevue office, located at 2700 Richards Road, Suite 201, Bellevue, WA 98005 during regular business hours. (Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
more story online…
Denny’s
.com
BELLEVUE
REPORTER
.com
Call this Newspaper for Details
Veterans Day specials for those who served
1165248
VETERAN
www.bellevuereporter.com
CascadeMemorial.com
On Nov. 11, military members and veterans can get one free meat, one side, and corn muffin from 11 a.m., through 4:30 p.m. Offer doesn’t include beverage, dessert or appetizer.
Sound Publishing
MORTGAGE GUIDE Check rates daily at http://heraldnet.interest.com
Program
Rate
SAMMAMISH MORTGAGE 30 15 10 20
yr yr yr yr
fixed fixed fixed fixed
4.000 3.125 3.000 3.750
Points
Fees
% Down
APR
800-304-6803
http://www.SammamishMortgage.com
0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
$795 $795 $795 $795
BBB A+ Rating-Local since 1992 - CL #118653
(A) 3015 112th Avenue, NE, Suite 214, Bellevue, WA 98004
20% 20% 20% 20%
4.040 3.195 3.101 3.805
NMLS# 118653
Calculate Your Mortgage Payment 30 yr fixed
15 yr fixed
5 yr ARM
This week
4.10
3.27
3.17
Last Week
4.05
3.21
3.14
Last Year
4.27
3.38
3.26
Source: Bankrate.com, for more information visit www.bankrate.com. Bankrate national averages are based on 100 largest institutions in the top 10 markets in the United States.
VISIBILITY, RESPONSE, RESULTS Call 800-509-4636 for more information regarding advertising opportunities in this section Legend: The rate and annual percentage rate (APR) are effective as of 11/4/14. © 2014 Bankrate, Inc. http://www.interest.com. The APR may increase after consummation and may vary. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance. The fees set forth for each advertisement above may be charged to open the plan (A) Mortgage Banker, (B) Mortgage Broker, (C) Bank, (D) S & L, (E) Credit Union, (BA) indicates Licensed Mortgage Banker, NYS Banking Dept., (BR) indicates Registered Mortgage Broker, NYS Banking Dept., (loans arranged through third parties). “Call for Rates” means actual rates were not available at press time. All rates are quoted on a minimum FICO score of 740. Conventional loans are based on loan amounts of $165,000. Jumbo loans are based on loan amounts of $435,000. Points quoted include discount and/or origination. Lock Days: 30-60. Annual percentage rates (APRs) are based on fully indexed rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). The APR on your specific loan may differ from the sample used. Fees reflect charges relative to the APR. If your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value, you will be subject to private mortgage insurance, or PMI. Bankrate, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy of the information appearing above or the availability of rates and fees in this table. All rates, fees and other information are subject to change without notice. Bankrate, Inc. does not own any financial institutions. Some or all of the companies appearing in this table pay a fee to appear in this table. If you are seeking a mortgage in excess of $417,000, recent legislation may enable lenders in certain locations to provide rates that are different from those shown in the table above. Sample Repayment Terms – ex. 360 monthly payments of $5.29 per $1,000 borrowed ex. 180 monthly payments of $7.56 per $1,000 borrowed. We recommend that you contact your lender directly to determine what rates may be available to you. TO APPEAR IN THIS TABLE, CALL 800-509-4636. TO REPORT ANY INACCURACIES, CALL 888-509-4636. • http://heraldnet.interest.com
www.nw-ads.com
PNW
MarketPlace!
click! www.nw-ads.com email! classified@ soundpublishing.com call toll free! 1.888.399.3999 or 1.800.388.2527
SUMMER HOUSESITTING / Rental. Retired couple, wanting furnished home June 1st to September 30th, 2015. Will lovingly care for pets or plants. Extremely responsible, flexible and handy. Judi, (206) 5719050 WA Misc. Rentals Want to Share REDMOND
real estate for sale - WA
real estate for sale
Real Estate for Sale Chelan County
Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage
LAKE CHELAN, 98831
LAKE CHELAN 21 Acre Mountain property with Lake View for $49,000! Private, Stunning Views, Borders USFS, Zoned Residential, Water and Power Available, 15 minutes to town, appraised for $147,000. First person with kind disposition and $49,000 cash gets deed. Call Owner: 509670-0321. No Agents
1.25 million readers make us a member of the largest suburban newspapers in Western Washington. Call us today to advertise. 800-388-2527
Their Loss, Your Gain! 60 Rolling Acres Bordering Elk Reserve Close to Naches, WA $45,900 $500 Down $497 Month
Frontier 509-468-0483
frontiernorthwest.com
Reach over a million potential customers when you advertise in the Service Directory. Call 800-388-2527 or go online to nw-ads.com
Real Estate for Sale Grays Harbor County OCEAN SHORES, 98569.
RESPONSIBLE FEMALE Wanted for an unfurnished bedroom with private bath. In beautiful home minutes from Redmond PCC. No smoking or alcohol, healthy lifes t y l e p r e fe r r e d . $ 9 5 0 month includes all utilities. 425-306-2683
Real Estate for Rent King County RENTON, 98058.
2 BR LAKEFRONT fully furnished. Available now Includes it all + 2 flat screen TV’s! Immediately avail. $1,400. No smoke. No pets. 206-898-5450.
General Financial
Guaranteed Income For Your Retirement Avoid market risk & get guaranteed income in retirement! CALL for FREE copy of our SAFE MONEY GUIDE Plus Annuity Quotes from A-Rated companies! 800-669-5471
You’ll find everything you need in one website 24 hours a day 7 days a week: nw-ads.com. P RO B L E M S w i t h t h e I R S o r S t a t e Ta xe s ? Settle for a fraction of w h a t yo u owe ! Fr e e face to face consultations with offices in your area. Call 855-970-2032
Announcements
financing Money to Loan/Borrow
L O C A L P R I VAT E I N VESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I l o a n o n h o u s e s, r aw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (425) 803-9061. www.fossmortgage.com
Employment Computer/Technology
Employment General
Employment General
Employment General
Software Engineer Information Resources Bellevue College Produce software systems using server-side p r o gra m m i n g & t e c h niques that support core technology infrastructure & s e r v i c e s. D eve l o p We b S e r v i c e s , w r i t e APIs, manage source c o d e & c o n t r i bu t e t o product doc. Develop plugins/modules for Wo r d P r e s s & S h a r e point. Req. Master’s in CS, IT, or rel. and exp. including design & dev. of web tools, resolution of bugs & deploying software updates. Exp. with PHP server side prog., agile dev. & use of SVN, MySQL, Javascript, AJAX, CSS & HTML. Send resume to Sarah Andrews, Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Room A102, Bellevue, WA 98007 or at sarah.andrews@ bellevuecollege.edu Bellevue College is an EOE.
Multi-Media Advertising Consultant ISSAQUAH
Multi-Media Advertising Consultant SEATTLE
MULTI MEDIA SALES CONSULTANT (Redmond) Looking for an exciting career in Sales and want to be part of the largest community news organization in Washington? Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Multi Media Adver tising Sales Consultant with the Redmond Reporter, working out of our Kirkland office! Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work in an envir o n m e n t w h i c h o f fe r s uncapped ear ning opportunities? Are you interested in a fast paced, creative atmosphere where you can use your sales expertise to provide consultative print and digital solutions? If you answered YES to the above, then we are looking for you! Redmond Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for self-motivated, resultsdriven people interested in a multi-media sales career. This position will be responsible for print and digital adver tising s a l e s t o a n ex c i t i n g group of clients in the Redmond area. As part of our sales team you are expected to maintain and grow existing client relationships, as well as develop new client relationships. The successful candidate will also be goal oriented, have organizational skills that enable you to manage multiple deadlines, provide great consultative sales and excellent customer service. This posit i o n r e c e i ve s a b a s e salary plus commission; and a benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Position requires use of your personal cell phone and vehicle, poss e s s i o n o f v a l i d WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. Sales experience necessary; Media exper ience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a proactive part in impacting your local businesses’ financial success with adver tising solutions, please email your resume and cover letter to:
Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work for a company that offers uncapped earning oppor tunities? Are you interested in a fast paced, creative atm o s p h e r e w h e r e yo u can use your sales expertise to provide consultative print and digital solutions? I f yo u a n swe r e d Y E S then you need to join the largest community news organization in Washington. The Issaquah Rep o r t e r, o n e o f t h e Eastside’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for self-motivated, resultsdriven people interested in a multi-media sales career. This position will be responsible for print Reach over a million and digital adver tising sales to an eclectic and potential customers exciting group of clients. when you advertise in The successful candithe Service Directory. date will be engaging Call 800-388-2527 or go and goal oriented, with good organizational online to nw-ads.com skills and will have the ability to grow and maintain strong business reEmployment lationships through conGeneral sultative sales and excellent customer serDONT SETTLE FOR vice. Every day will be a SEASONAL new adventure! You can WORK YEAR-ROUND be an integral part of the We a r e l o o k i n g fo r Issaquah/Sammamish motivated, indepen- communities while helpdent, individuals who ing local business partdon’t mind talking to ners succeed in their in print or online branding, people. marketing and advertis- No sales involved ing strategies. Whether just shor t conversa- their marketing footprints tions face to face with are in Issaquah/Sammamish, all around the home owners. - W o r k o u t d o o r s Eastside, King County or a r o u n d y o u r o w n Western Washington you have the opportunity schedule. - Earn $500-$750 per to help them with their week/ top reps make success. Professional sales experience neces$1200+ - Allowances for Cell sary; media experience phone, travel, medical is a definite asset but not compensation can be mandatory. If you have these skills, and enjoy earned - Company provides playing a pro-active part all market areas, ap- in helping your clients achieve business sucparel & training. - Ve h i c l e, D L , C e l l cess, please email your phone & Internet ac- resume and cover letter to: cess req. hreast@sound publishing.com Email resume to ATTN: ISS. recruiting@ Sound Publishing is an evergreentlc.com Equal Opportunity Emor apply online at ployee (EOE) and www.tlc4homesnw.com strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com sarah.andrews@bellevuecollege.edu
announcements
General Financial
real estate for rent - WA 3 BR, 2 BA HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER. Ocean Front Home, with wide sweeping Ocean Views!!!!!!!!!!! Investment potential or vacation/ live here. 2 level home with I t a l i a n m a r bl e f l o o r s, slab granite countertops, vaulted cedar ceilings, Lopi fireplace, new carpet and designer paint. $259,950 Photos/writeup NWMLS # 697327, or Call 360-581-94929.
November 7, 2014 [19]
www.bellevuereporter.com WA Misc. Rentals Housesitting
ADOPTION – A Loving Choice for an Unplanned Pregnancy. Call Andrea at 1-866-236-7638 (24/7) for adoption information/profiles, or view our loving couples at W W W. A N A A d o p tions.com. Financial Assistance Provided Advertise your product or service nationwide or by region in over 7 million households in North America’s best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 570 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-486-2466
PROMOTE YOUR REGIONAL EVENT for only pennies. Reach 2.7 million readers in newspapers statewide for $275 classified or $1,350 display ad. Call this newsFREE Medicare Quotes! paper or (206) 634-3838 Get Covered and Save! for details. Explore Top Medicare Supplement Insurance P l a n s F o r Fr e e ! I t ’s Open Enrollment, So Call Now! 855-567-8473
FREE GOLD IRA KIT. With the demise of the dollar now is the time to invest in gold. AAA Rated! For free consultation: 1-866-683-5664
G E T C A S H N OW fo r your Annuity or Structured Settlement. Top Dollars Paid. Fast, No Hassle Ser vice! 877693-0934 (M-F 9:35am7pm ET)
hreast@soundpublishing.com
jobs
Silver Glen
Voted #1 For Best Senior Living Community by Bellevue Reporter * Wonderful cooperative community for active adults 55+ is situated on a peaceful 5 acre campus in the Heart of East Bellevue * 1 and 2 Bedroom Homes are available starting at $130,000. * All units have living areas, full kitchens and covered balconies * Amenities include indoor pool & spa, exercise rooms, and activity rooms, elevators, secure entry, and covered parking and reliable onsite manager. * Great location! Walk to shopping and major bus lines. More info at http://www.eastkingcountyhomes.com Search MLS#s 637469, 679429, 691228, 635772
Dave & Ann Wahl 425-503-4564/425-922-4312 dwahl@windermere.com or annwahl@windermere.com
Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washingt o n ! D o yo u h ave a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work in an environment which offers uncapped earning opportunities? Are you interested in a fast paced, creative atmosphere where you can use your sales expertise to provide consultative print and digital solutions? If you answered YES to the above, then we are looking for you! Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for self-motivated, resultsdriven people interested in a multi-media sales career. This position will be responsible for print and digital adver tising sales to an eclectic and exciting group of clients. As par t of our sales team you are expected to maintain and grow existing client relationships, as well as develop new client relationships. The successful candidate will also be goal oriented, have organizational skills that enable you to manage multiple deadlines, provide great consultative sales and excellent customer service. This position rec e i ve s a b a s e s a l a r y plus commission; and a benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Position requires use of your personal cell phone and vehicle, possession o f va l i d WA S t a t e D r i ve r ’s L i c e n s e a n d proof of active vehicle insurance. Sales experience necessary; Media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-active part in impacting your local bu s i n e s s e s ’ f i n a n c i a l success with advertising solutions, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: SEA. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com hreast@soundpublishing.com
hreast@soundpublishing.com
ATTN: RDMD. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Advertise your Tree Climber/Trimmers Visit our website to learn upcoming garage Experienced Tree Climb- more about us! sale in your local ers Wanted, Full Time/ www.soundpublishing.com community paper Year Round Work. Must CARRIER have own Gear & Climb and online to reach thousands of households Saw. Reliable TransporROUTES tation & Driver’s License in your area. AVAILABLE req. Call: 800-388-2527 Email Work Exp. to recruiting@ Fax: 360-598-6800 IN YOUR evergreentlc.com Go online: nw-ads.com 800-684-8733 AREA
• Furnished Loft & Studio Apartments • Month to Month Lease • All Utilities Included • Free Parking Centrally located in the Heart of Bellevue $1495 to $1795 a month
425-688-8001 www.pacific-inn.com
Call Today 1-253-872-6610 Carriers Wanted: The Bellevue Reporter is seeking independent contract delivery drivers to deliver the Bellevue Repor ter one day per week. A reliable, insured vehicle and a current WA drivers license is required. These are independent contract delivery routes. Please call (253) 872-6610. or email circulation@bellevuereporter.com
circulation@bellevuereporter.com
[20] November 7, 2014 Employment General
REPORTER The Grays Harbor Publishing Group on Grays Harbor, Wash., has an opening for a full-time reporter with an emphasis on local sports writing. We’re looking for someone to produce clear, brightly written high school prep spor ts stories relevant to real people reading us in print, on our website and in social media. Ability to take photos is necessary, as is familiarity with social media. Grays Harbor is on the Washington Coast, an hour from the Olympic Rain Forest and two h o u r s f r o m S e a t t l e. Benefits include, but are not limited to paid vacation, sick and holidays, medical, dental and life insurance, and a 401(K) plan with company match. Send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to: hr@soundpublishing.com All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. Qualified applicants selected for inter view will be required to complete an application. The Daily World is an equal opportunity employer.
The Northwest’s largest classiďŹ ed network in print and online. Go to nw-ads.com ďŹ nd what you need or to place an ad. Employment Transportation/Drivers
DRIVERS – No experience? Some or LOTS of experience? Let’s Talk! No matter what stage in your career, its time, call Central Refrigerated Home. (888) 793-6503. www.centraltruckdrivingjobs.com NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a CAREER in trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI cer tified courses and offer “Best-In-Classâ€? training. • New Academy Classes Weekly • No Money Down or Credit Check • Certified Mentors Ready and Available • Paid (While Training With Mentor) • Regional and Dedicated Oppor tunities • Great Career Path • Excellent Benefits Package. Please Call: (602) 7307709. Teams and Solo’s: Midwest and West Coast runs, Late Model Equipment, scheduled home time, Excellent Miles, Paid Practical Miles, Direct Deposit, Paid Vacation. Call Now! 800-6453748 WA N T T O D R I V E A T RU C K . . . N o E x p e r i ence. Company sponsored CDL training. In 3 Weeks Learn To Drive A Truck & Earn $45,000+. Full Benefits 1-888-6860899.
www.bellevuereporter.com
Schools & Training
Cemetery Plots
Firearms & Ammunition
AIRLINE CAREERS Start Here – Get hands on training as FAA certified Technician fixing jets. Financial aid if qualified. Call for free information Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1877-818-0783 www.FixJets.com
2 CEMETERY PLOTS side by side in the deisrable Garden of Light! Asking just $3,750 eac or best offer. Located in The Washington Memorial Park, at 16445 Inter national Blvd, in SeaTac. Private seller 206-715-0765.
GUN FANCIER Wants t o bu y p i s t o l s, r i f l e s, shotguns. Old or new! P h o n e q u o t e s g l a d l y. Cash of course. Call 206-526-8081. Thanks Find your perfect pet in the ClassiďŹ eds. www.nw-ads.com
stuff Firewood, Fuel & Stoves
NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d b u y e r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood. When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle. The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a c o r d by v i s u a l i z i n g a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet. Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension. To m a k e a f i r e w o o d complaint, call 360-9021857. agr.wa.gov/inspection/ WeightsMeasures/Fire woodinformation.aspx
2 PLOTS $4999 NEGOT Rest your loved ones side by side (plots 3 & 4). Monuments are okay. Desirable, sold out Heather Section located in Renton’s Greenwood Memorial Park. Seller pays transfer fees. Valued at $12,000 each. Private seller willing to entertain all offers. Call Andrew, 206-373-1988. 2 RESTING PLACES in desirable Sunset Memorial Park, located in the Garden of Rest. Side by side, spaces 3 and 4, lot 57. Great views to reflect upon memories. Asking $6500 each or best offer. Seller will pay fee. Call Bill at 425-679-6364
Dogs
30’X50’ GREENHOUSE, complete with furnace and fans. Good condition. You disassemble. $3,025. Call 206-2008842 (North Bend)
2 YORKIES, registered females. Playful companions, ready for loving homes. Very small, are mature at 3 to 5 lbs. Up to date on shots. 7 weeks old with health guarantee. $1,000 each. 253-306-1936.
Wanted/Trade
TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920’s t h r u 1 9 8 0 ’s . G i b s o n , Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prair ie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson AKC GOLDEN Doodle M a n d o l i n s / B a n j o s. 1 - Retriever Puppies. Non 800-401-0440 shedding males & females. Highly intelligent, cute and wonderful with c h i l d r e n . Pa r e n t s & grand parents on site. Wor med & shots. Not Mail Order just a pet, but one of the family! $1,000. Call Chris Canada Drug Center is 360-652-7148. your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90% on all your medication needs. Call Cats today 1-800-418-8975, for $10.00 off your first BOSTON TERRIER p r e s c r i p t i o n a n d f r e e P I X I E B O B S - T I C A Puppies. Adorable male Registration possible. a n d 3 fe m a l e s . F i r s t shipping. Medical Guardian - Top- P l ay f u l , l o t s o f f u n ! . shots, dew claws done rated medical alarm and Hypo-allergenic, shor t and worming up to date. 24/7 medical alert moni- hair, some with extra big Black / Whites and Seal Born September toring. For a limited time, feet, short tails, very lov- colors. th get free equipment, no i n g a n d l o y a l . B o x 9 . $600 - $700. Roy, trained. Excellent markWA . S e r i o u s c a l l e r s activation fees, no commitment, a 2nd water- i n g s . A l l s h o t s a n d please 253-691-9142. wor med. Guaranteed! proof alert button for free and more - only $29.95 C a l l fo r a p p o i n t m e n t : p e r m o n t h . 8 0 0 - 6 1 7 - 425-235-3193 (Renton)
flea market
Dogs
CHIHUAHUA Puppies, call for pricing. Financing Available. Adult Adoptions also. Reputable Oregon Kennel. Unique colors, Long and Short Haired. Health Guaranteed. UTD Vaccinations/ wor mings, litter box trained, socialized. Video, pictures, information/ virtual tour: www.chi-pup.net References happily supplied! Easy I-5 access. Drain, Oregon. Vic and Mary Kasser, 541-4595951
Dogs
Purebred mini Australian S h e p p a r d p u p p y ’s , family raised. Aussie are sweet, smart, loving. 1st shots, wor med, dew claws & tails removed. M a ny c o l o r s. Pa r e n t s are our family dogs and on site. $450 & up. 360-261-3354
pets/animals
4 CHOICE LOTS IN the prestigious, desirable Rhododendron Garden. Nestelled side by side, with a nice level walk up for visitors. Mature flower ing landscape. Well maintained grounds. Easy to locate. Available now at The Greenwood Cemetery in Renton, 98056. Owner pays transfer fee. Asking $9000 ea / OBO. Please call 206-307-5609. 2809 BEAUTIFUL LOCATION V I AG R A a n d C I A L I S 1 Plot for sale. Value USERS! 50 Pills SPE$5000. asking $3,000. CIAL - $99.00. FREE Mature floral landscape Shipping! 100% guaranwith fountain. Peaceful teed. CALL NOW! 855location in “Garden of 409-4132 Flowers�. Desirable Bon- VIAGRA - Pfizer brand! ney Watson, Sea Tac, Lowest Price from USA n e a r A i r p o r t . P l e a s e Pharmacies. No doctor leave message, I will re- visit needed!  Discreet turn your call 206-734- H o m e D e l i ve r y.  C a l l 9079. 855-684-5241 Electronics
Medical Equipment
DIRECTV star ting at $ 2 4 . 9 5 / m o. Fr e e 3 Months of HBO, starz, S H OW T I M E & C I N E MAX. FREE RECEIVER Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. Some exclusions apply Call for details 1-800897-4169
JAZZY ELITE Mobility W h e e l c h a i r by P r i d e. Retails for $3,500. Only used a few times. Can be used indoors or outdoors. Batter y range: 8.95 miles. Top speed: 4 MPH. Weight capacity: 300 lbs. Asking price: $1,000. 253-891-1189 leave message.
RAGDOLL Maine Coon mix kittens (6), will be huge, docile, dog like. Raised under foot never caged. Raised with dogs and great with kids. 8 weeks. Sealpoints, Bluepoints, tabby, black & black & white. Shots, wo r m e d , g a ra u n t e e d . $300 no checks please. Weekend delivery poss i bl e . S o r r y n o p i c s . Available Bengal Maincoon Mix. 425-350-0734.
Newfoundland’s Purebred with champion bloodlines. Very Healthy & quick learners, beautiful. These are a large breed. Starting at $1,100. Both Parents on premises 425.239.6331
F-1 LABRADOODLE Puppies born 10/2. All of our puppies are home raised and socialized with children of all ages. Puppies will be ready to be placed in new homes N o v. 2 2 , 2 0 1 4 . D e w claws removed, vet checked, shots & worming are all up to date. Accepting deposits now. $1300. Call now, before their gone 425-327-8360 tnrranch@wavecable.com www.tnrranch.com
Thousands of subscribers could be reading your ad in the ClassiďŹ ed Service Directory. Call 800-388-2527 or go online to nw-ads.com to place your ad today.
YORKSHIRE Terr iers, A K C p u p py ’s. S i r e championship lineage. R e a d y fo r t h e i r n e w homes Nov. 10th. Parents on site, should be no bigger than 4-5 LBS. All shots, wormed, health verified. Females starting at $1,500. Males starting at $1,000 425530-0452 (Marysville) Need extra cash? Place your classiďŹ ed ad today! Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day www.nw-ads.com.
garage sales - WA
agr.wa.gov/inspection/WeightsMeasures/Firewoodinformation.aspx
A+ SEASONED
FIREWOOD
Dry & CustomSplit Alder, Maple & Douglas Fir Speedy Delivery & Best Prices!
425-312-5489 Cemetery Plots
1 NICHE AT Greenwood Memorial Funeral Home in Renton. Row 7, Niche 11. $3,000. Cashier c h e ck o n l y. 3 6 0 - 3 3 1 2865 1 P L OT - $ 2 3 , 0 0 0 a t Bellevue’s Sunset Hills Memorial Park. In the beautiful, sold out Prayer Section, Lot 257, Space 6 . C a s h o r C a s h i e r ’s Check only. Call Doris at 206-819-7637.
DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 800278-1401 DISH TV Star ting at $ 1 9 . 9 9 / m o n t h ( fo r 1 2 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $32.99 Call Today and Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! C A L L N ow ! 8 4 4 - 3 3 4 8858 Get a complete Satellite System installed at NO COST! FREE HD/DVR Upgrade. As low as $19.99/mo. Call for details 877-388-8575 Exercise Equipment
Business Opportunities
AVON- Ear n extra income with a new career! Sell from home, work,, online. $15 startup. For infor mation call: 888423-1792 (M-F 9-7 & Sat 9-1 Central) Partners needed! Soon gover nment law will mandate every bar prov i d e a b r e a t h a l y z e r. Learn how to be the first in your area to cash in. Call 1-800-287-3157 b r e a t h a l y z e r i n ev e r y bar.com
www.nw-ads.com
Yard and Garden
ACACIA Memorial Park, “Birch Garden�, (2) adjacent cemetery plots, #3 & #4. Selling $4,000 ea c h or $ 7, 50 0 bo th . T h ey w i l l c h a r g e yo u $5,000 each. Located in Shoreline / N. Seattle. Call or email Emmons Johnson, 206-794-2199, eaj3000@msn.com
A GREAT TREADMILL Space saver style by ProForm (585 TL). Hardly used!!!! Calorie and pulse sensor. Incline adjustment. Manual incl. Asking $139. Eastside. 206-232-6608.
'LVFRYHU WKH 0DJLF
Miscellaneous
HEARING AID SALE Phonax Beltone $239.95 – All digital brands discounted. Repairs $99.95 FREE Loaner. Hearing loss testing trail. Call to speak with Hearing Technician 1-800-2494163. KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Comp l e t e Tr e a t m e n t P r o gram or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com K I L L ROAC H E S ! B u y Harr is Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. KILL SCORPIONS! Buy Harris Scorpion Spray. Indoor/Outdoor, Odorless, Non-Staining. Effective results begin after spray dries. Ava i l a bl e : T h e H o m e Depot, Homedepot.com, ACE Hardware P r o t e c t Yo u r H o m e ADT Authorized Dealer: B u r g l a r y, F i r e , a n d Emergency Aler ts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! CALL TODAY, INS TA L L E D T O M O R ROW! 888-858-9457 (MF 9am-9pm ET)
0DF\ಏV LV 1RZ +LULQJ
VHDVRQDO VDOHV DQG VXSSRUW DVVRFLDWHV DW 0DF\ಏV %HOOHYXH 0DF\ಏV 5HGPRQG 0DF\ಏV $OGHUZRRG 0DF\ಏV 6RXWKFHQWHU $SSO\ RQOLQH WRGD\ DW KROLGD\ PDF\V-2%6 FRP
0DF\ಏV LV DQ (TXDO 2SSRUWXQLW\ (PSOR\HU FRPPLWWHG WR D GLYHUVH DQG LQFOXVLYH ZRUN HQYLURQPHQW
www.nw-ads.com Auto Events/ Auctions
LION’S
Eastside Towing #5175
Tents & Travel Trailers
Flea Market
Abandoned Vehicle Auction
Community Center 12531 - 28th Ave NE
Viewing: 9:30-11:00am
Lake City
Sat...Nov. 8th 9am-3pm
For Information Call
(206)639-8813
FREE ADMISSION RENTON, 98056.
#1 HOLIDAY BAZAAR Fr i - S a t N o v 7 t h - 8 t h , 9am-5pm. Holiday gifts, crafts, jewler y, baker y goods, etc. Coffee and refreshments. At Houser Terrace, 3151 NE 16th St., Highland area. Off Sunset. Follow green signs Need extra cash? Place your classified ad today! Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day www.nw-ads.com.
wheels Auto Events/ Auctions
Abandoned Vehicle Auction 17611 NE 70th ST #5 Redmond WA November 12th 2014 Auction time 11:30 Preview time 09:30 Ibsen Towing RTTO 5051 / 5364 17 Vehicles 425-644-2575
11/12/14 at 11:00AM 1999 Chrysler 300 2003 Cadillac Seville 1993 Ford Ranger 1993 Ford Taurus
2009 HARDTOP TENT TRAILER ALiner Sport. Excellent cond! Furnace, sink, 3 way fridge, stove. Extra propane tank, brakes, deep cycle battery $9500 Frank in Lake Stevens 425-238-0726 grps14@yahoo.com Vehicles Wanted
As Is, Where Is. Cash Only 17611 NE 70th St, Lot #5, Redmond, WA 98052
425-747-3191 For a List & Pictures visit eastsidetow.com
SUPERIOR TOWING
RTTO 5278/5316 13228 N.E. 16th St. Bellevue WA WEDNESDAY,11/12/14, 12:30 PM Abandoned Car Auction (17 VEHICLES) Automobiles Honda
1996 HONDA ACCORD Burgandy. 5 speed. Custom Sony CD stereo! 198,000 mi. Zero miles on new timing belt, balance belt, water pump & valve set. AC, CC, power mirrors and doors. An excellent interior. Very good cond. $3500. 360893-8018. Auto Service/Parts/ Accessories
Cash JUNK CARS & TRUCKS
Free Pick up
ABANDONED
253-335-3932
Mercer Island Towing November 14th, 2014 at 12:30 pm. Vehicles may be viewed one hour prior to sale 2457 Kamber Road, Bellevue.
1.25 million readers make us a member of the largest suburban newspapers in Western Washington. Call us today to advertise. 800-388-2527
VEHICLE AUCTION
November 7, 2014 [21]
www.bellevuereporter.com
Garage/Moving Sales King County
CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Makes!. Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/ Week. Call 1-800-959-8518 CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Tr u c k T O D AY. F r e e Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647
$ TOP CASH $ PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS & TRUCKS $100 TO $1000 7 Days * 24 Hours Licensed + Insured ALL STAR TOWING
425-870-2899
Professional Services Home Services Attorney, Legal Services Concrete Contractors
Notice to Contractors Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction related services include the contractor’s current depar tment of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more infor mation, call Labor and Industries Specialty Compliance Services Division at 1-800-647-0982 or check L&Is internet site at www.lni.wa.gov
Place an advertisement or search for jobs, homes, merchandise, pets and more in the Classifieds 24 hours a day online at www.nw-ads.com.
Professional Services
Computer Systems/Service
COMPUTER Running Slow?
KIRKLAND, 98033
NOTICE OF WAIT LIST CLOSING EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 14th The Kirkland Plaza Apartments will no longer accept applications for housing until further notice. The closure of the wait list is due to the determination that the existing waiting list contains an adequate pool of applicants for use and the estimated waiting period exceeds 12 months. This property is an equal housing opportunity and provider. CALL 425-822-6288
Malware removal? Software install/removal help? Support MCS is your online source for issue resolution. Windows O/S Call Dave Now
425-641-0510
info@merrellconsulting.com Professional Services Legal Services
DIVORCE $155. $175 with children. No court appearances. Complete p r e p a ra t i o n . I n c l u d e s custody, support, proper ty division and bills. B B B m e m b e r . (503) 772-5295. www.paralegalalter natives.com legalalt@msn.com
A & E Concrete Driveways, patios, steps, & decorative stamp. Foundations, repair & waterproofing. Clearing and hauling. 30 years experience. (425)299-8257 Lic/bonded/insured. alaneec938dn
Home Services General Contractors
“One Call Does It All!” * Windows * Doors * Decks * Fences * Drywall and Repairs * Custom Tile Work
Lic. - Bonded - Insured Steve, 206.427.5949 Home Services Hauling & Cleanup
A-1 HAULING
WILL HAUL ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME.
Locally/Veteran owned & operated. Telephone Estimates, Ray Foley, 425-844-2509 Licensed & Insured
A+ HAULING
We remove/recycle: Junk/wood/yard/etc. Fast Service 25 yrs Experience, Reasonable rates
Home Services
Home Services Landscape Services
Home Services Tree/Shrub Care
Home Furnace & Heater Cleaning Good Service, Low Prices. King & Pierce County.
Kwon’s Gardening & Landscaping
DICK’S CHIPPING SERVICE Stump Grinding 20 Yrs Experience
Heating/Air Conditioning
253-217-5862 Licensed & Insured
1.25 million readers make us a member of the largest suburban newspapers in Western Washington. Call us today to advertise. 800-388-2527 Home Services Property Maintenance
Christina’s Green Cleaning
206-293-2914
CLEANUP & HAULING PRUNING & ODD JOBS Jim 425-455-5057
Any kind of
YARDWORK
*EZ-Haulers
*Prune *New Sod *Thatching
We Haul Anything!
HOME, GARAGE and YARD CLEANUP
Lowest Rates! (253)310-3265
* Clean Up * *Hedge * Prune * Mow* Free Estimates Always Low $$
425-444-9227 Home Services Lawn/Garden Service
SHELLY’S GARDENING
Home Services Roofing/Siding
Disappointed with your house cleaner? Call me! I will make sure you are happy!!
Home Services Landscape Services
Junk Removal
Insured - DICKSC044LF
Yard Work of All Kinds inculding Fall Clean up All Things Basementy! FREE ESTIMATES Basement Systems Inc. SENIOR DISCOUNTS Call us for all of your basement needs! Water425.235.9162 proofing, Finishing, 425.772.8936 Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control Advertising doesn’t F R E E E S T I M AT E S ! have to break the Call 1-800-998-5574 bank. The Classifieds Home Services has great deals on House/Cleaning Service everything you need.
Call Reliable Michael
425.455.0154
Over 25 Years Exp.
*Bark *Weed *Trim *Paving Patios *Rockery/Retaining Walls *General Cleanup
Call Steve
206-244-6043 425-214-3391 lic#stevegl953kz
425-743-9640 Home Services Window Cleaning
WINDOW CLEANING Gutters, Pressure Washing. 25+ years experience Call John 206-898-1989
Find what you need 24 hours a day.
Home Services Windows/Glass
Window Cleaning & More * Window Cleaning * Gutter Cleaning * Holiday Lighting 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Free Estimates www.windowcleaning andmore.com
425-285-9517
Lic# WINDDOCM903DE
CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING • All Types of Roofing • Aluminum Gutters • Home Repairs • Leaks Repaired • Free Estimates Cell
206-713-2140 Office 206-783-3639 Small Jobs & Home Repairs
www.bestway-construction.com Lic# Bestwc*137lw
1164501
Need help with your career search? There is help out there! and you can access it at whatever time is convenient for you! Find only the jobs in your desired category, or a specific location. Available when you are, 247. Log on at www.nw-ads.com or call one of our recruitment specialists, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 800-388-2527
We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations: • King County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Okanogan County • Pierce County • Island County • San Juan County • Snohomish County • Whatcom County Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We offer a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.
Accepting resumes at: hreast@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: 19426 68th Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.
Sales Positions
• Multi Media Advertising Sales Consultants - Redmond - Whidbey - Eastside - Everett - South King County - Grays Harbor Co.
Non-Sales Positions
• Creative Artists - Everett
Reporters & Editorial
• Reporters - Sequim - Aberdeen - Port Angeles - Bothell/Kenmore • Web Assistant - Everett
Production/Labor • General Worker - Everett
Featured Position
Current Employment Opportunities at www.soundpublishing.com
SENIOR REPORTER The Bothell/Kenmore Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a seasoned general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. This is a senior position and is based out of the Kirkland office. The primary coverage will be city government, business, sports, general assignment stories; and may include arts coverage. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a Senior Reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: • generate 8-10 by-line stories per week; • use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover; • post on the publication’s web site;
• blog and use Twitter on the web; • layout pages, using InDesign; • shoot and edit videos for the web .
The most highly valued traits are: • commitment to community journalism and everything from short, brief-type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; • to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats;
• • • •
to be comfortable producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community.
Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Minimum of two years of previous newspaper experience is required, as is a proficiency with AP style, pagination and digital imaging using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop software. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:hreast@ soundpublishing.com, ATTN: HR/BKR Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
For a list of our most current job openings and to learn more about us visit our website:
www.soundpublishing.com
[22] November 7, 2014 www.bellevuereporter.com
It takes a solid team to get you Medicare ready At Humana, we understand how important the doctor-patient connection is and encourage our members to build a long-term relationship with their physician. Humana offers all of the benefits of Original Medicare plus some added features.
Get the benefits you need. • • • •
$50 monthly over-the-counter medication benefit Prescription drug coverage Preventive coverage Fitness program - gym membership at no additional cost
• Rides to your doctors • Vision and Hearing coverage • Convenient mail-order prescription coverage
Find out why so many of your neighbors have chosen Humana Medicare Plans. 1-800-336-6792 (TTY: 711) ¿Español? 1-855-818-6096 Call a licensed sales agent 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week
DON’T WAIT. Medicare Advantage open enrollment ends December 7.
Humana is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in a Humana plan depends on contract renewal. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. All services listed may not be available on all plans or in any single plan benefit package. For more information contact the plan. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. Applicable to Humana Community HMO H2012-033 (HMO). Other providers are available in our network. This is an advertisement. Y0040_GHHJ2XJTE_7a Approved
Iora Primary Care has contracted with Humana to accept Humana Community (HMO) Medicare Advantage Plans. Dr. Carroll Haymon and Dr. Marty Levine provide personalized care and medical attention. They, and their staff, truly care about their patients. Our services*
And for your convenience
Geriatric care More time with your primary care doctors and care team Care coordination with your specialists Home visits when you need them
Same day and next day appointments Access to a doctor 24/7 Lab services
*Not all services are covered under all health plans. Patients are responsible for checking their health plan documents for coverage.
Call to make an appointment and discuss your health needs:
206-518-9033
15214 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133 306 23rd Avenue South #200, Seattle, WA 98144 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm; Tues: 1pm – 6pm Call today to schedule a tour and see for yourself. www.ioraprimarycare.com/seattle
www.bellevuereporter.com
November 7, 2014 [23]
John Day Homes Has Plans for Your Land
From the downtown skyline to the neighborhoods. ~ We’ve got Bellevue covered.
You’ve picked the perfect place, now finish it off with the ideal home. With a truckload of different plans to choose from, local builder John Day Homes can help you build your custom residence pain-free. Contact us today to see what we can create for you.
Choose the Rainier Plan • Spacious 3,480 sq. ft., 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom
home with a 3-car garage • Gourmet kitchen, soaring ceilings and a recreation wing Visit JohnDayHomes.com for more information or email mrandall@johndayhomes.com
RIDE IN STYLE! RIDE THE
SNOQUALMIE CASINO EXPRESS FOR ONLY
CASH
10
$
AND GET
$10 BACK & FOOD $10VOUCHER
FOR INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS CALL:
or visit:
1-800-254-3423 snocasinoexpress.com
1-90 E, EXIT 27 | SNOCASINO.COM
SEATTLE’S CLOSEST CASINO
1179409
• Starting from $490,000
[24] November 7, 2014 www.bellevuereporter.com Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. 11100 Main Street, Suite 200 Bellevue, WA 98004 www.windermere.com
WEST BELLEVUE’S FINEST
RICH IN INSPIRATION
Wendy Paisley 206-650-5812
wendy@wendypaisley.com www.wendypaisley.com
$3,988,000
Rich in inspiration--double sets of French windows crowned by soft arches-symmetrically balanced, lean red brick setoff by coigns. Two-story grand hall, hardwoods, stair sweeps, dentil crowns--an ode to traditionalism. A chef’s full harbor, breakfast room charm, caresses of dark word, view card room. Massive Owner Suite--overscale wardrobes, bath. Lakeview balcony. Finishing: bonus, billiards, bar and poker zone. MLS# 702401
CREST OF CLYDE HIL
$3,288,000
Panoramic 180 degree+ Views of Seattle Skylines, Space Needle, Snow capped Mountains and Lake Washington. This Custom Built home loaded with extra’s Plus a four car garage, has impeccable architecture with craftsmanship and finishes seen only in the finest Custom homes!.. MUST SEE… Steve Erickson 206-295-8485 serickson@windermere.com www.windermere.com
SOPHISTICATED AND STRIKING
$3,788,000
Sited among lush plantings with views of the Olympics and Lake Washington, is the ideal blend of formal and casual spaces highlighted by tall ceilings, clean lines, art walls and floor to ceiling windows. Gourmet kitchen with granite, cherry, DACOR/Subzero appliances & patio with outdoor kitchen. Main level master, office/bedroom & ¾ bath. Lower level overlooks pool & patios and has two bedrooms, wine room & Rec/Media. 4 fireplaces, A/C, security & sound systems, pool and hot tub. MLS# 705193
GIG HARBOR WATERFRONT
$2,595,000
100 front feet of no bank pebble beach on Wollochet Bay. Five minutes from Uptown Center and old town Gig Harbor. A pristine estate with gated entry. The 4,524+/- sq.ft features four bedrooms and seven baths. Complete luxury remodel in 2013. Fabulous open floor plan lends itself to large parties and intimate gatherings. Top of the line finishes throughout. Outdoor hot tub and charming pergola overlooking the Bay has gas heaters and a wood burning fireplace. Perfect for summer and winter outdoor fun. Covered parking for up to ten vehicles. MLS# 688643 Rondi Egenes 206-953-1771 regenes@windermere.com www.rondi.com
COMFORT, LUXURY AND QUALITY UNITE
$3,138,000
Bordering a Nature Preserve with views of Cozy Cove, this home offers inviting gathering spaces, lovely formal spaces, four upper level bedrooms, pleasing master and spa bath. Chef’s kitchen, with soap stone counters and bamboo cabinets, opens to family and breakfast rooms. French doors throughout open to decks, lush flat, sunny yard plus private patio with fireplace. Walk out lower level with rec, media & fifth bedroom. MLS# 647280
ECLECTIC, EXCITING, & ELEGANT
$2,380,000
LUXURY LAKESIDE LIVING! PROTECTED “YARROW BAY. ENVIABLE PENTHOUSE. ONLY 4 UNITS IN COMPLEX. SPECTACULAR SWEEPING LAKE MTN VIEWS. IMPORTED STONE, HARDWOODS, SKYLIGHTS, 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FIREPLACE, 2 HVAC ZONES, PRIVATE DOCK AND MORRAGE. OPEN BY APPOINTMENT. MLS# 689527 Karen Santa 206-915-8888 ksanta@windermere.com www.karensanta.com
call us today to pr e v ie w a n y of t hese fa bulous hom es!
BRAND NEW IN THE HEART OF BELLEVUE
BRIDLE TRAILS NW CONTEMPORARY
Urban Chic meets luxurious tradition, creating an in- city sparkling jewel home. Walk to the best of Bellevue. Unrivaled craftsmanship, clever design and just steps from restaurants, fun, and world class shopping offers “lock and leave luxury living” at its finest. MLS# 711414 Anna Riley 425-761-8836 anna@westbellevue.com www.westbellevue.com
This classic NW contemporary offers great style & flair on a shy acre lot! Exposed beam ceilings, multiple skylights, vaulted ceilings & oversized windows. Main Floor Bonus room with a private bath is an ideal guest suite. 4 bedrooms + Bonus and 3 baths. Highly desirable Bellevue school district. MLS# 678228 Julia & Mark Krill 206-406-9000 Jkrill@windermere.com www.juliakrill.com
Steve Erickson
Rondi Egenes
Karen Santa
serickson@windermere.com
regenes@windermere.com www.rondi.com
ksanta@windermere.com www.karensanta.com
206-295-8485
206-953-1771
206-915-8888
$888,000
Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. www.windermere.com
Anna Riley
425-761-8836
anna@westbellevue.com www.westbellevue.com
Julia Krill
206-406-9000
jkrill@windermere.com www.juliakrill.com 1169723