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Energize Eastside meeting gets lit up Community group taps two route options it wants PSE to consider
Hunter: State budget has a $4.6B problem BY JOSH STILTS BELLEVUE REPORTER
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Concerned residents from Renton to Redmond attended the final community advisory group meeting for Puget Sound Energy’s Energize Eastside project on Wednesday. A coalition of neighborhoods opposing the project wore orange.
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munity Club, said they would not choose an option because they believe PSE’s claims about its need to meet future energy demands on the Eastside have been inflated to satisfy outside interests in places like Canada. “All of those forecasts are bogus,” O’Donnell said. Hansen said he expects that to be the determination of a thirdparty energy consultant hired by the city of Bellevue to review PSE’s claims and determine future energy capacity, essentially ending the Energize Eastside project. The Coalition of Eastside
In preparation of the upcoming biennial budget, Ross Hunter, D-Medina, met with Bellevue residents to discuss the doom and gloom ahead. “We can’t just do what we did last year,” Hunter said. “We either whack the bejesus out of stuff … or we increase revenue or some combination of both.” During the last biennium, the state’s lawmakers passed a $33.8 billion budget, but since that time the state Supreme Court ruled Washington must address the McCleary decision, voters passed an initiative reducing class sizes, inflation rose and the state lost several multi-hundred million dollar lawsuits. According to Hunter’s projections, budgetary spending will have increased at least $7.6 billion, a more than 18 percent increase, to meet these new financial requirements, which don’t include compounding spending associated with the passage this fall of I-1351.
A community advisory group formed to assist in selecting an acceptable route for Puget Sound Energy to use for running 18 miles of 230kV transmission lines from Renton to Redmond left the energy company with two options to consider after its final meeting Wednesday night — a minority report is also forthcoming, explaining why some members chose none-of-the-above. The CAG had reduced route options it wanted PSE to consider from 18 to four in October, returning to the table Wednesday
to come up with a final recommendation. The Redwood and Ash routes were easily crossed off the list, but CAG members waffled for more than an hour between Oak and Willow route options, some preferring one over the other, some wanting to keep both open to consideration and three declining to state a preference because none of the options were acceptable to them. “This is not something that should be in anyone’s backyard,” said Steve O’Donnell, a CAG and Somerset Community Association member. O’Donnell and Norm Hansen, also part of the Bridle Trails Com-
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Students in the Bellevue School District are getting their chance to crack the code of computer language this week as part of the national Hour of Code. With the help of Microsoft, a founding support of Code.org, a leading partner of the Hour of Code and a sponsor of Computer Science Education Week, the software company is
attempting to get 100 million youth to try their hand at computer coding. While current and former employees have been volunteering as teachers through the Technology Education And Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program, it was the students in those classes leading others through this week’s coding program. Bellevue High school students, senior Louis Hong and sophomore Josh Stilts, Bellevue Reporter
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Bellevue eyes major commitment to Tateuchi Center BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
The Bellevue City Council squirreled away $1 million in its biennial budget last week to be committed to an ongoing public-private partnership under negotiations to complete the long-delayed Tateuchi Center. The city’s final contribution will likely be at least 10 times that amount, but Councilmember John Stokes said that could depend on the will of Bellevue voters. The Performing Arts Center Eastside has been steadily working through terms of a memorandum of understanding with the city since May, exploring how the Tateuchi Center will serve as a public benefit and allow the city to make a more significant commitment to its completion. “What we’re doing is working through the MOU we have now with PACE, and have consultants in and a committee and we’re meeting biweekly,” Stokes said, adding a report and recommendation is expected to come before the council early next year. Currently the city is exploring committing $10 million to $20 million toward the performing arts center’s capital costs, PACE having raised more than $60 million
so far. Its campaign fundraising goal is around $170 million for construction and operation costs, as well as a $10 million endowment. Stokes said there are several options for funding the project, including issuing bonds, adding the project to the city’s capital improvement program and applying for a King County arts and culture grant. A special hotel/motel tax set to expire soon, the revenue from which has been historically committed to the Meydenbauer Center, could be renewed and put toward the Tateuchi Center. There also has been discussion about funding the project through a levy.
“Of course, if it goes out to a levy, it will be up to an individual group, PACE, to do the campaign because the city can’t do that,” Stokes said, adding he believes residents would vote in favor of the performing arts center. John Haynes, PACE executive director and CEO, said the performing arts board reenergized last spring, writing checks for more than $600,000 to continue operating costs and ensure donors their contributions are dedicated to capital costs. Three new board members will be added this month, “and we’re not done,” Haynes said. “I wouldn’t say I’ve been gloomy about it, but I have renewed optimism about it
getting done,” Haynes said of the Tateuchi Center. While the city and King County have made significant contributions to the project over the past several years — the city spending $2 million to purchase design plans for the center — Haynes said he’s less optimistic other Eastside municipalities will be quick to loosen their purse strings. While a performing arts center on the Eastside would be a regional benefit, he said, Bellevue will see the greatest benefit. “I think it’s difficult, if you’re the mayor of Issaquah, to say, ‘Oh yeah, we’re going to write you a check for $2 million,’ ” Haynes said. “If the city of Bellevue can make that work, I think it’s because there’s quid pro quos involved.” Stokes said regional performance companies have already expressed an interest in utilizing the Tateuchi Center in the future, including Fifth Avenue Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Seattle Symphony. “With more traffic and other factors, they’re concerned about keeping in touch with their patrons and getting over here,” he said. A $25 million pledge from the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation remains firm, as does the site property that was donated by Kemper Freeman Jr.
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Star Trek Seattle comes to Bellevue Convention drawing Trekkies to Meydenbauer
The Star Trek Seattle convention kicks off Friday at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. It will feature stars from all five of the sci-fi franchise’s television shows, including: Jonathan Frakes (Commander Riker) at top left; Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine) at top right; Brent Spiner (Data) at bottom left and Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov) at bottom right.
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The Meydenbauer Center will be the final frontier for “Star Trek” fans looking to meet up with other Trekkies this weekend and get up close and personal with some of their favorite actors from the sci-fi franchise’s five television programs over the past 48 years. Creation Entertainment’s Star Trek Seattle convention kicks off today and runs through Sunday at the Meydenbauer Center, beaming in a slew of cast members from the long-running franchise, including Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov in the classic 1960s series, and a “Next Generation” reunion that includes Jonathan Frakes (Commander Riker), Brent Spiner (Data), Michael Dorn (Worf), Marina Sirtis (Counselor Troi) and Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar). “We love the whole region, and Meydenbauer is a fantastic facility, and we need a big room because it’s a big event,” said Adam Malin, co-CEO for Creation Entertainment. “I think it’s a very ambitious show for what we would call a regional event and there’s going to be a very big turnout.” An estimated 800 people will attend the convention daily, about half of those seeking lodging accommodations close by. While it doesn’t come close to rivaling the major Star Trek convention in Las Vegas, which brings in as many as
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20,000 attendees annually, the convention is being hailed by Visit Bellevue Washington for its positive financial impact on the city. The city’s official destination marketing organization, using an event impact calculator, estimates Trekkies will contribute $763,000 in direct spending to Bellevue’s economy this weekend, said Sharon Linton, marketing and communications manager for Visit Bellevue. “We go back after an event and do it retrospectively to come up with an allaround economic number,” she said. While there are plenty of trade conventions that come to Bellevue, as well as businesspeople seeking lodging accommodations during weekdays in the city, Linton said hotels still struggle
with vacancy rates on sluggish weekends. “We’re not a tourism market yet, and we’re trying to build that,” she said, adding Star Trek Seattle is a new event the city can highlight. “This is the first time they’ve been in Bellevue.” Online ticket sales closed on Tuesday, but Malin said there will be plenty of room for those wanting to purchase tickets at the door, including for the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” reunion on Saturday. “We will not sell out,” he said. “We’ve got plenty of room. That’s why we book such a big venue.” To find out more about Star Trek Seattle, go to this shortened link: http:// bit.ly/12pWLHq
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Munchbar shooter makes guilty plea Ja’Mari Jones admits to 2012 Christmas Eve murder at nightclub BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
The man responsible for the 2012 Christmas Eve shooting death of DeShawn Milliken at the former Munchbar nightclub in Bellevue pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of second-degree murder. Ja’Mari Jones shot Milliken multiple times inside the night club, killing the 30-year-old Renton man. Milliken and his sister, Destiny, were standing near JA’MARI Jones in the club, when court JONES documents state Milliken tackled his murderer. A friend of Jones’ reportedly intervened. It was at this point that Jones pulled out a handgun and shot Milliken several times in the back, his sister and another patron also being struck during the shooting. Jones, who was 19 at the time, was later apprehended in a stolen vehicle, along with his then 20-year-old girlfriend, and charged with seconddegree murder. Munchbar closed shortly after. The King County Prosecutor’s Office is recommending a prison sentence of 18 1/2 years. Jones is set to be sentenced at 1 p.m. Jan. 9 in King County Superior Court. Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602, bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
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Habib part of trade delegation to China
Cyrus Habib, elected to the state Senate in November, is taking part in a bipartisan trade mission to China that includes state and local officials from around the United States. “Washington depends on international trade more than any other state, and China is one of our biggest markets,” said Habib (D-Kirkland). “This is an opportunity to build a stronger relationship, creating more trade and more jobs here in Washington state.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s foreign trade figures, China is Washington state’s biggest market for exports. In 2013, Washington state exported $16.7 CYRUS HABIB billion worth of goods to China. Other top trading partners are: Canada, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, South Korea, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and India.
Donations needed for kids coat drive
Bellevue Youth Link is asking for the community’s help in providing needy families through the organization's 10th annual Kids Care Coat Drive. Donations can be dropped off through Jan. 12, at City Hall, Crossroads Mall Mini City Hall, all Bellevue public schools or any Bellevue community center. Coats will be distributed to Bellevue families in need on Monday, Jan. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center, 16000 N.E. 10th St., while supplies last. Volunteers are also needed to help sort and distribute the donations. For information about other donation locations or volunteering, contact Patrick Alina, Youth Link Program Coordinator at palina@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-5254. For information about the coat distribution event, contact Vicki Drake, Community Services Supervisor at vdrake@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-4874.
BC to preview winter programs
Individuals seeking to gain new skills for personal and professional development will have the opportunity to attend information sessions and meet instructors at the the Bellevue College Winter Certificate Open House. Sessions are designed to provide attendees with a quick and detailed overview of programs to help facilitate beginning and achieving a certificate. There will be light food and refreshments served, along with a door prize – the new Kindle Voyage. The Open House will take place before the start of winter quarter to allow students sufficient time to obtain information about programs and begin the
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Santa fundraiser at Brazen office
Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a fundraising visit to Brazen Sotheby’s International Realty in downtown Bellevue on Dec. 13 and 20. The 1-4 p.m. event both Saturdays — actually featuring Joseph Brazen as Santa and Randi Brazen as Mrs. Clause — will accept donations for the Lily Jackling Medical Fund. On Nov. 17, Lily Jackling, a 20-year-old college student, experienced an asthma attack that led to cardiac arrest and subsequent brain injury. Donations will help cover expenses associated with her medical care and long-term rehabilitation and recovery. Brazen’s downtown office is at 10138 Main St.
Bellevue parks receive county grants
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday two Bellevue park projects have been selected to receive 2015 funding through the King County Youth Sports Facilities Grant program. The grant program is providing $745,250 in matching grants to a number of projects, including $36,000 for the Bellevue Boys & Girls Club’s Hidden Valley Ballfield, which is a public-private project with the city. Another $75,000 was awarded for capital costs to construct the Inspiration Playground in Downtown Park, a public-private partnership between the city and the Rotary Club of Bellevue. The park is planned to be accessible for children and adults of all abilities.
Jackson Food Stores raising funds for domestic violence prevention
Jacksons Food Stores are holding a “Give the Gift of Peace” campaign to raise awareness and money for domestic violence prevention. The Bellevue Jacksons stores (the convenience stores attached to Shell gas stations)
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Overlake luncheon raises $260,000
Overlake Hospital's Community Partners Luncheon on Nov 17 raised more than $260,000 for the hospital’s Ensuring Excellence Fund, which supports a variety of programs to provide patients care using the latest technologies. The 16th annual event featured Seattle biomedical pioneer Dr. Lee Hood, who spoke to how personalized medicine is changing the face of health care. Hood is nationally recognized for his early work with the human genome project, which led to the ability to sequence individual DNA. His Seattle-based Institute for Systems Biology is pioneering new approaches to “P4 Medicine” – predictive, preventative, personalized and participatory. More than 400 businesses and community leaders attended the luncheon. New this year, Overlake hosted a Wellness Fair prior to the luncheon.
Metro testing new bus ticket machine
Metro is testing a new bus ticket vending machine in Seattle that will let people buy tickets while waiting for the bus. The six-month pilot program will last through May 2015. If users like the machine, Metro will consider installing more.
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here’s something good to be said for making billions of dollars in the high-tech industry, especially when people such as Bill Gates and Paul Allen, co-founders of Microsoft, pledge to donate the bulk of their wealth. Gates’ efforts are perhaps the most well-known, but Allen increasingly has been stepping up to fund scientific efforts. The latest is his $100 million, five-year grant to establish the Allen Institute for Cell Science. It follows Allen’s $100 million to fight Ebola in West Africa and a $100 million grant in 2003 to establish the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Studying the brain and cells is extraordinary complex. Little is understood of what goes on within cells, how normal cells work and what goes wrong that causes mutations that can lead to cancer. Allen’s money has helped and will help bring scientists and researchers to Seattle to, we hope, unravel the mysteries of who we are and how we function.
Memories — and dynasty
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eing the best is a wonderful feeling. Ask any Oscar winner. But being the best year-after-year, while exhilarating each time it happens, also comes with that nagging thought in the back of the mind: what if it ends? After 67 consecutive wins, that happened to the Bellevue High School football team in last Friday’s state 3A championship team. The Wolverines lost 35-13 to Eastside Catholic. While we’re sure that was heartbreaking, it doesn’t take away that for for the past six years, Bellevue had won the state 3A football championship. The last two years, it had defeated Eastside Catholic for the title. And what of next year’s team? It can be the first to begin Bellevue’s new football dynasty. — Craig Groshart, Bellevue Reporter
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hris Erickson describes himself as “your typical gun owner who wants to be left alone.” But state Initiative 594 “woke me up to the fact that we can’t be left alone any more.” Saturday, the Camano Island carpenter plans to be at the state Capitol alongside other gun owners angered by passage of the universal-background-check measure they view as an unlawful encroachment on their Second Amendment rights. He’s coming to add his voice to the chorus of demonstrators at the 11 a.m. rally in Olympia and help ignite a conversation about keeping I-594 backers from advancing their gun-control agenda any farther. Yet what could be a galvanizing event for the state’s gun-rights movement is getting shunned by some of JERRY CORNFIELD better-known leaders. They’re worried what might occur there could undermine efforts to fend off additional restrictions on gun owners. The rally is dubbed “We Will Not Comply,” and civil disobedience is anticipated. People are bringing weapons to not only wave in the air but, in open defiance of the law, to sell or trade to others without first conducting a background check on the recipient. “To be honest, I don’t think this rally will really accomplish anything,” said Adina Hicks, executive director of Bellevue-based Protect Our Gun Rights, the group formed to oppose I-594 and push a countermeasure,
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Initiative 591, which failed to pass. “They don’t have a further goal. They want to break the law. That frankly is not what we need right now. What we need is action,” she said. “What we need is people contacting their legislators and getting the Legislature involved to fix the nightmare that is 594.” “Standing out there on Dec. 13 will show there are a lot of people upset. I want to do more than make noise. I want to make change,” said Rick Halle, national coordinator of the Gun Rights Coalition. Kit Lange of Lake Stevens is one of those coming to Olympia who is certain to make the likes of Hicks and Halle nervous. “We are going to buy guns and sells guns,” she said. “I will be trading a gun to someone else, and they will be trading one to me. We are going to nullify the law by our actions.” Lange, a scheduled speaker, said she’ll talk about how the fight is now about more than an initiative and more than the right to keep and bear arms — it is about protecting the freedom and liberty of every citizen. She’s not looking to get arrested but said, “If that’s what it takes we will. It is OK to stand up to tyrannical laws. “We are not anti-government,” she said. “If you are going to defend liberty, you have to be willing to defend it all the way.” Jerry Cornfield is a political reporter who covers Olympia for The Daily Herald in Everett, which is among the Washington state newspapers in the Sound Publishing group. He can be contacted at jcornfield@heraldnet.com.
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fter my first attempt at Crossfit last Thursday, I asked Reign City Fitness co-owner and trainer Julie Tro, with stupid sincerity, what exercises she recommended I do the following day. Since she said whatever wasn’t hurting could be exercised, the obvious answer come Friday was — nothing. The gym opened up last month, and an advertising salesperson thought it would be a great idea for me to not only write a business story (See Page 16), but take a class on the popular exercise and share my pain with you BRANDON fine folks. MACZ I thought I was in better shape than most, until I took my first Crossfit class at Reign City. There’s a difference between a person’s workout performance by themselves and in a group setting. The latter evokes in me some primal need to compete or, at best, avoid epic failure. I was wrecked. I haven’t worked that hard to impress a bunch of strangers in a gym since I was in college. It was great. Exercise is one of my few good habits, but I hadn’t pushed myself in a long time. I was in a rut, doing the same routine and neglecting certain exercises, particularly my legs. My residential fitness center is barebones, and most coming through its doors
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are there for a light walk on a treadmill. Crossfit combines a circuit of exercises, participants attempting to complete as many circuits possible in a certain amount of time. If you don’t do a lot of pull-ups or squats, Crossfit will definitely shock those muscles you didn’t know existed. I have to thank trainer Alex Konicke for his patience, watching me flop on the pull-up bar like a hooked, dying fish. The day after my Crossfit session I was limping around the office like a lame dog, but less gracefully. While there had been no taunting to push myself that hard, the group mentality had kicked in and I had something to prove that day at Reign City. There were so many more inspiring people training with me, and seeing them push themselves motivated me to jump back on that bar, and not crawl into a corner to await sweet death. By the second day, the soreness had dulled significantly. I was back to normal by day three, and glad I no longer grunted when I sat down. When I went back to my meager gym accommodations on Monday, I found myself thinking back to that Crossfit group and what I’d accomplished with a little push. It wasn’t the same as having people there setting a standard, but I know I worked out harder than I would have before taking the class, now aware that my limits go further than I had once thought. Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602, bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
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Bellevue had a fortuitous opportunity, just a few years ago, to harness the downtown’s rapid growth in a way that would make the city a showcase. That would have required — minimally — that all high-rise living units include setbacks offering street-level parking for visitors’ cars, delivery vehicles, etc., while also interjecting a modicum of separation between buildings. The required size of the area and number of parking places would rise with heights of the buildings. There is just one such living unit in the downtown: Bellevue Pacific Tower at 177 107th Ave. N.E., the city’s first and oldest high-rise residence. It’s too late to apply such requirements to Bellevue’s many newly-completed or in-progress high-rises. But for the future, setbacks for on-street parking (plus, perhaps, a pocket park here and there) should apply to new commercial highrises as well as residential units. If such a requirement should give some developers pause in their plans, so much the better, given the break-neck,
December 12, 2014 [7] no-time-to-do-good-planning pace that has characterized the downtown in the past few years. Without such setbacks Bellevue will surely become known — for its resulting extreme congestion — as a case study of how not to do city planning amidst rapid growth. The time is right for the city council and planning department to turn the page and usher in better planning and development for the future.
Richard Schonberger, resident, Bellevue Pacific Tower
The case for body cameras
The massive public reaction to the tragic deaths of three black teens at the hand of white police officers has led to a national call for use of body cameras to record and prevent any future mistreatment of suspects. There is ample precedent. Animal protection activists have used body cameras to document egregious atrocities and safety violations by workers in the meat, dairy, and egg industries. The resulting videos have led to a number of corrective actions, as well as felony convictions, meat recalls, and even a $500 million civil settlement. How ironic then that agribusiness interests in seven states (Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, and Utah) have now enacted “aggag” laws imposing severe penalties for using body cameras in their agricultural facilities. Let’s hope that other vested interests do not impose similar restrictions on the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers.
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Bellevue schools reduce waste
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Last month 13 Bellevue elementary schools took on a monumental task, to see which would reduce the most waste in their cafeterias. The friendly competition, co-sponsored by Bellevue Utilities and the Bellevue School District, challenged each building’s staff and students to figure out ways to cut down the tons of waste produced daily at each site. Jennifer Goodhart, program administrator with Bellevue Utilities, said each of the schools launched its own campaigns in early November, aiming to educate parents, staff and students of the situation at lunchtime. Students and staff also were urged to bring their lunch leftovers home for snacks, compost food scraps, recycle and use reusable containers for their packed lunches and think critically about what they were buying and bringing for food. Goodhart said the results were “fantastic and showed that the true first-place winner in this contest is the environment.” Newport Heights Elementary generated the least amount of garbage per student on measurement day, less than a third of a cup.
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Students and staff at Newport Heights Elementary worked to reduce their waste. “Each school had successful results because they involved staff, teachers and students to make a great team,” Goodhart said. Spiritridge Elementary and Medina Elementary, which placed second and third respectively, received a “Mighty Moose,” award made from recycled materials and engraved with their school’s name. Newport is slated to receive its award later this month, Goodhart said. Newport Elementary staff attributed its success to its “Green Genius” pledge among its staff and students, which asked both to sign a banner of their commitment and make posters to further inform the impacts of reducing waste. On measurement day the “Green
Genius Fairy” appeared at lunch time with the school’s Green Team to cheer on students as well. Spiritridge staff stated they used interactive lessons, including a SMART notebook program, to practice sorting along with a video presentation of the impact of waste reduction. Medina staff broadcasted daily messages through the school, sent email reminders to parents, staff and students, and made posters with helpful tips on ways to reduce waste. Goodhart said there wasn’t any right way to reduce waste and congratulated each school for their efforts. “Ultimately all schools win by teaching students how to conserve resources,” Goodhart said.
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efforts in ways they never thought possible. And the student reaction was beyond what they could imagine. The first year they taught one class, lessons were planned out a week or so in advance. Now they can reflect back on the lessons and Smith is able to incorporate his work experience within the lesson plans. “I’m able to use similar techniques that I was just using as the job just hours before,” Smith said. “It lets the students see the reallife application.” Started in 2010, TEALS now operates in 46 schools throughout Washington and is taught in 131 programs in 18 different states and Washington, D.C. Each class is co-taught with a classroom teacher, which also gives them the opportunity to learn the specific course material and potentially incorporate it into their lesson plans giving students an even deeper understanding of what’s being taught, according to Microsoft. Broman said many of their students are also participating in this Saturday’s Puget Sound Computer Science Teachers Association programming competition. The 10-problem event challenges teams of three to solve coding problems as quickly as possible. This year roughly half the students in the two classes combined are slated to compete, he said. “Coding is paramount to society,” Broman said. “More and more software is helping us control more and more of our lives and there’s more and more job opportunities not getting filled. Hopefully these classes will build the next generation of coders.”
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Fly fishing club celebrates 40th anniversary of breakthrough BY REPORTER STAFF
Check out old photos of fly fishing and you'll see it: a couple of guys by the water casting their lines. After all, it was a man's sport. Forty years ago a group of people in Bellevue changed all that. The Overlake Fly Fishing Club was formed in 1974 with two objectives: create a fly fishing club to serve the Bellevue area and to accept women as members. At that time, and for decades later, a few local clubs would not allow women as members. But, with its open door policy, OFFC quickly grew in membership and popularity. Today, the geographical area the club serves has expanded to include members from Bremerton to Snoqualmie and Lakewood to Lynnwood with the majority of members coming from Bellevue, Redmond and Mercer Island. And, as the name says, is a “fly fishing club” with organized outings from Alaska to Mexico and Montana, and to the lakes and rivers of the Olympic Peninsula. "Our club is energetic and benefits every level of fly fisherman," said club President Bruce Farr. "Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn fly fishing, an advanced fly fisherman that wants to enhance skills or expert who can share skills and techniques with others, you will find being an OFFC member an awesome experience." Farr says the club still maintains the same open door policy and it attracts both local and national fly-fishing legends who frequent the club's monthly meetings, offering presentations. In addition, the monthly dinner meetings feature a raffle that always includes a fly rod and noted
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Bruce Farr unleashes his cast in the Cedar River during a fly fishing excursion on a perfect afternoon for fishing earlier this year. guest speakers and guides are on hand with presentations ranging from specialized techniques to fly fishing locations.
Ceremony Saturday to place wreaths on veterans’ graves “Wreaths Across America Day” will be celebrated at Bellevue’s Sunset Hills Memorial Park Cemetery at 10 a.m. Dec. 13. The ceremony will be open to the public. At the event, 1,200 wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves in the cemetery, honoring their service and lives sacrificed for freedom. It will be the largest such ceremony in the state. All participants are invited to join in placing wreaths on veterans’ graves. Senior officers of each branch of military service will place service wreaths,
along with special wreaths honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action. The event is hosted by the Cascade Centennial Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post No. 161, VFW Post No. 299S, Sunset Hills Memorial Park and The Association of Washington Generals. Assisting will be representatives of the University of Washington ROTC, Liberty High School JNROTC, the Boy Scouts, and the Six-40ne Vocal Band.
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The Sunday mass Nov. 23 was a special one at St. Mary-on-the-Lake in Bellevue. Rev. Gary Morelli and John Keane, the honorary consul of Ireland, were there to honor Sister Rose Donohoe as she celebrated her 100th birthday. As Morelli honored her at the beginning of prayer, Sister Donohoe’s eyes lit up and the audience responded with applause. It was a day of family, friends and special guests, all there to acknowledge the native of Aughavas, County Leitrim, Ireland, who now lives at the Bellevue Peace and Spirituality Center that also is home to the Western Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace and the residence for many nuns.
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At noon, a dinner of shepherd’s pie, salad and ice cream — Sister Donohoe’s choices — was served. A reception, from 2-4 p.m., included about 50 guests. Sister Eileen Keane wrote words for “happy birthday to you,” accompanied by Sister Ida Mary. All in the room joined in the song, to the delight of Sister Donohoe. The conversation in the room had an Irish brogue as her nephew, Donal
Gormley and his wife, Sheila, came from Ireland. A niece, Therese Donohoe Michels, came with her husband, Paul, and their family. Friends who live here, but knew Sister Donohoe’s family in Ireland, shared stories from former days there. Also present were some students of Sister Donohoe and people from Visitation Parish in Tacoma, where she ministered for many years. As she was born in Ireland, Sister Donohoe receives The Centenarian's Bounty, a national award made by Irish President Michael D. Hig-
gins to Irish-born people when they reach 100 years of age. A letter of congratulations signed by the Irish president accompanies the award, which also includes a check from the president totaling about $3,200. Keane, the honorary consul, noted that each year Sister Donohoe will receive another gift from the president to honor her majority age. And, on her 101st and every subsequent birthday, she also will receive a special commemorative coin in a presentation box, along with another congratulatory letter signed by the president.
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Who’s making news in Bellevue and elsewhere ■ Benjamin Dysart, of Bellevue, has been awarded a Woodrow Van Fredenberg Scholarship of $700 for the 2014-15 academic year at Eastern Washington University. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior who is majoring in music or has performed in the music department. Dysart is a graduate of Interlake High School and the son of Dave and Dana Dysart of Bellevue. While at Interlake, he participated in band. ■ A number of Bellevue-area children are performing in this year’s performance of the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” They are: Rose Molloy is playing the role of Infantry; Hypatia (Tia) Aldrich is playing the role of Artillery; Julia Honari is playing the role of Cavalry; Serafina Park is playing the role of Tall Servant; Michelle Park is playing the role of Infantry; Anya Shukla is playing the role of Infantry; Victoria Williams is playing the role of Infantry; Sarah Wu is playing the role of Artillery; Emma Sherrell is playing the role of Teenager; Marianne Bautista is playing the role of Nutcracker; and Tierney Clark is playing the role of Small Servant; Maggie Liang is playing the role of Chinese Attendant; Ana Chen is playing the role of Cavalry; Nancy Huang is playing the role of Tall Servant; Chelsea Inagawa is playing the role of Pirlipat; Maria Kameoka is playing the role of Tall Servant; Madelyn Kleven is playing the role of Toy Theater Girl; Vivian Ma is playing the role of Little Girl; and ReisMare Ottaviani is playing the role of Little Boy; Mirmattia Ottaviani is playing the role of Cavalry Officer; Mallory Kilbreath is playing the role of Scrim Mouse; Eun-Sun Shin is playing the role of Scrim Mouse; Jade Butler is playing the role of Fighting Mice Woman; Sabrina Lawler is playing the role of Baby Mouse; Paige Manne is playing the role of Infantry; and Hanna Roth is playing the role of Infantry. ■ Rabbi David Lipper of Temple B’nai Torah has been recognized by The Central Conference of American Rabbis for engaging in rigorous sustained learning by participating in the CCAR’s intensive Keter Torah program during the past year. Lipper’s advanced studies focused on counseling, worship, congregation dynamics, social action and Jewish text study, among other subjects Lipper has been at Temple B’nai Torah since July. ■ Bellevue-based Clark Nuber’s employees recently pulled out their best crockpot recipes to enter the firm’s sixth annual Cook-Off Contest to raise money for United Way of King County. The money was raised by collecting donations from each employee to purchase tastes of the entries. Each taster then cast one vote for their top three favorite recipes. The top three prize winners were: 1st Place, Steve Shulze, accounting department; 2nd Place, Taylor Martin, tax department; and 3rd Place, Lizzie Rahm of the HR department. The firm matched the employee’s donations dollar for dollar.
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‘A Christmas Story’ brings the holiday season to life 5th Avenue’s homecoming for director, broadway smash hit, delivers from the start “It’s better than the movie.” You’ve heard the refrain before, usually as a term of lament for a much beloved book subjected to a less than loving film adaptation. But in this case — the JOSH STILTS intermission-time chatter between acts of “A Christmas Story, The Musical” —the statement was countlessly repeated as high praise for the stage adaptation of a holiday film classic. Director Brandon Ivie, an Eastside native who worked
on the musical’s development at 5th Avenue in 2010 and its successful run on Broadway, has returned to the Pacific Northwest for the official stage revival of a flawless spectacle of comedic brilliance and Christmas cheer. While the show focuses mostly on Ralphie Parker (Mark Jeffrey James Weber) and his mission to convince his parents, The Old Man (Dane Stokinger) and Mother (Jessica Skerritt) by any means necessary that “a Red Ryder carbine action BB gun with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time,” really is
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Brandon Ivie’s ‘A Christmas Story, the Musical’ runs now through Dec. 30 at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. the best Christmas present of all, the show is so much more.
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name, the show is a time capsule of what life was like in the 1940s, when children lived simpler lives and every American strived for the “nuclear family.” Narrated by Jean Shepard (Kurt Beattie), each moment of the show draws the audience in further. Using many of the same stage directions and the majority of the same set pieces as the Broadway production, you feel whisked away to each location including Santa’s haunt at Higbee’s, Ralphie’s school and the playground where they discover if a tongue truly will stick to the flagpole or Ralphie’s house and its faulty furnace. When the Parker’s drive to pick out their tree and get a flat tire, the usage of half a car is cinematic and provides the perfect vehicle SEE CHRISTMAS STORY, 13
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DedElectric just shy of semis in Bands4Good competition BY JOSH STILTS BELLEVUE REPORTER
A Pacific Northwest band is trying to get its name out while simultaneously raising money for local arts education by taking on the Bands4Good Challenge. The competition, an effort to celebrate new music, recognize up-and-coming artists and give fans the ability to vote, Bands4Good is a national contest focused on showcasing unknown talent and raising money to keep music in schools. People can purchase additional votes with the proceeds going to various organizations working to keep arts programs in schools, a cause near and dear to Bellevue resident
Pacific Northwest’s DedElectric just missed the Bands4Good semifinals. Joe Marzullo. However, despite their best efforts, the band DedElectric just missed the competition’s next round.
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for one of the show’s pivotal moments. Ivie’s vision plays big on the stage, yet invites the audience into each scene, especially the Parker home on Cleveland Street, with grandiose intimacy. Even the smallest moments and exchanges on stage feel as if you’re living them alongside Ralphie and family. Stokinger and Skerritt, a real-life married couple, play off one another as the parents with impeccable comedic
Marzullo, the guitarist for DedElectric, a classic-rock, grunge group, officially formed in April 2013, after
timing. Throughout the show Skerritt gets to show off her vocal range, which seems to stretch the musical alphabet, and Stokinger’s footwork displaying his love of his “major award” is bigger than life. The entire cast, children and adults, delivers each joke, whether verbal or physical, with perfect timing and execution. Weber as Ralphie is ideal casting with his sense of ease on stage and transformative wonder. He personifies childhood in a way everyone should be able to relate to. But it’s often Ralphie’s younger
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he and frontman Daymon Fritz reunited after working together on other musical projects. They were joined by
brother Randy (Brandon Oke) who steals the scene. Whether it’s his entrapment inside a cautious mother’s idea of what keeps him warm, his little piggie impression, or his innocence when he thinks his older brother is about to be killed after saying the worst of all curse words, “the big F - -,” Oke is a star in the making, while Weber and the rest of the cast clearly already are. “A Christmas Story, The Musical” plays through Dec. 30 at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Tickets, starting at $29, are available online at www.5thavenue. org or by phone at 206-625-1900.
bassist Graeme W. Smith and drummer Ben Frates. “We try to create a very large sound from the four of us,” Marzullo said. “Rock and Roll never died, it just went home for a while and we’re trying to coax it back out.” In an effort to show off their rock prowess, the band decided to accept an invitation from Bands4Good’s organizer earlier this fall. In between recording their first studio album and their numerous day jobs, the band has reached out to friends and fans to help raise money and get them into the semifinals.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the band had received 1,950 votes, good enough for 30th place. DedElectric currently has two songs available: “The Gap” a slower, grungey tale of rock and blues, and “Ten Thousands Eyes,” which was released shortly afterward. Marzullo said the newest track is a sort of homage to classic rock legends Pink Floyd. “It’s an intricate song … something trying to unravel itself, to send a message,” he said. “One person standing among ten thousand eyes looking at them, how do you stand out?”
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Holiday Worship The importance of maintaining family traditions through the holidays “Traditions are an important part of celebrating the holidays,” says Marnely Rodriguez-Murray, of the food blog Cooking with Books. “Many of them revolve around specialoccasion food - and those familiar tastes and smells have the ability to bring families of all shapes and sizes together.”
Holiday celebrations are a time for family, food, and fun. Part of what makes each holiday a special occasion are the family traditions that are celebrated and passed down each year. Research shows traditions are important to families because they build strong relationships between generations. Because these customs are so cherished, children often remember these special experiences from the holiday season more than the toys or gifts they receive. Additionally, traditions can teach children about important values like family and community. Here are a few reasons why traditions matter and how they create lasting memories:
• Traditions can evolve over time - As families change, so do traditions. Embrace these changes by creating new traditions or refining old ones. You can help make the holidays more special and memorable by giving others a chance to make suggestions for starting new and improving existing traditions.
• Traditions bring people together - There’s nothing like preparing a holiday recipe that’s been handed down from one generation to the next. It’s a wonderful time to reminisce about how the recipe brings back fond memories of holidays past while at the same time creating new memories as you prepare and enjoy the dish with the help of family and friends.
• Traditions are just plain fun - Traditions produce long-lasting memories for everyone, like everyone opening their matching pajamas on Christmas Eve, because they have the ability to make people laugh and smile. What’s more, these joyful traditions give family members something additional to look forward to each and every year. The repetition of these moments over time builds anticipation as each holiday season returns, enhancing the excitement, joy and fun for all. Make this holiday season special by creating and preserving family traditions that will last a lifetime. -(BPT)
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Holiday Worship It’s better to give than to receive: 5 ways you can give back this season What are you thankful for this season? Your loved ones? Your health? Your possessions? You probably have plenty of reasons to feel thankful but in your community and around the world there are others who may not be as fortunate, and need the help of those willing to give, especially during the holiday season. So if you’re ready to give back this year, here are 5 ways you can help people in your local area and beyond. • Donate or organize a clothing drive. Cold winter temperatures and blistering winds aren’t so bad when you’re safe behind a warm jacket. Unfortunately, many people do not know the joy of having adequate clothing. You can help by contacting your local church, community center or school and asking about hosting a clothing drive. Contact the local media to get your mes-
sage out, print fliers and place them around town, and spread the word on social media. If a clothing drive already exists in your area, look through your clothes to see what you can donate. If you haven’t worn the item in a year, it would make a great donation. You can also purchase new clothes and donate them to the drive. You could do the same with food or toy drives as well. • Give back while getting fit. Every day 650 babies are born to HIV-positive mothers. Turn Your Miles (RED) is an eight-week campaign that empowers walkers, runners and fitness enthusiasts worldwide to save lives and affect change. Use Nike’s free Nike Running app and for each Nike Running mile pledged to (RED), Bank of America will donate 40 cents - up to $1 million - toward the fight to eradicate mother-to-child HIV transmis-
sion. Forty cents is the cost of two lifesaving pills called antiretrovirals which, when taken daily, can prevent an HIV-positive woman from passing the virus to her unborn baby. You can learn more about the project at Nike.com/onestep4red. • Become a Secret Santa. You may participate in a secret Santa program at your work or in your family circle, but not all secret Santa roles have to be directed to people you see every day. There are many opportunities to purchase goods for families in need, right in your community, allowing you to feel just like Santa Claus without that dangerous trip down the chimney. • Make it a work affair. Discuss the idea of giving back at work and organize a team of fellow employees to volunteer at the homeless shelter or a senior living facility. In addition to giving back
to your community, this could also be a helpful team-building exercise. • Lend a helping hand. There are plenty of simple ways you can give back right in your own neighborhood. Help people shovel their driveways, run errands for seniors afraid to drive on icy roads or bake cookies for children in a struggling family. Even the simplest gesture can help you spread holiday cheer in your community. Sometimes the best gifts don’t appear on any list. By applying a little creativity and initiative, you’ll see there are numerous ways you can enact positive change in your community and beyond. To learn more about Turn Your Miles (RED) and how you can give back by being active and staying fit, visit Red.bankofamerica.com and click on “Pledge Your Miles.” - (BPT)
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Fitness trainer takes on weight of new business Reign City Fitness opens in Bellevue BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
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Crossfit trainer and Reign City Fitness co-owner Alex Konicke instructs a class on Dec. 4 at the new gym on 140th Avenue Northeast, which used to be a 24 Hour Fitness.
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ATG Marketing Director Nick Hupka said returned merchandise will simply be routed to the closest ReStore to where the items were shipped. Habitat for Humanity runs a Bellevue ReStore at 13500 Bel-Red Road. “It’s something we’re really excited about and definitely not the last thing we’ll be doing with Habitat,” Hupka said.
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Brazen Sotheby’s International Realty has launched a new interactive touch-screen monitor at its Crossroads storefront, allowing homebuyers and sellers access to its multiple real estate listings before they even walk through the front door. Joseph Brazen tapped Boston-based ImageSurge Incorporated for its interactive display technology following a conference
with brokers from 52 countries in Miami back in September. The realty company unveiled its touch gallery interactive storefront in late November at its office in the Crossroads Mall. “We first saw the technology there and, right away, Joe … he was immediately drawn to the machine,” said Hanna Penberthy, marketing director from Brazen Sotheby’s, adding the display allows people SEE BRAZEN, 17
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woman for CenturyLink in Seattle, adding fiber optic installation to occur this year needed to be pushed back to early 2015. “It’s more making sure the weather is right for installing it.” Andrews said residents and businesses within the pilot area of Bellevue were contacted through direct mail about options to participate and provide feedback under a trial offer. She added this will be the first time gigabit Internet has been made available in the area.
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to interact with the monitor through the storefront’s window 24 hours a day. “When you’re touching it, it kind of reminds me of the technology from ‘Avatar.’ ” Penberthy said Brazen Sotheby’s utilization of the new interactive display technology has not led to a direct sale so far, but has increased the number of people coming through the realty company’s doors. This is the first real estate window touch gallery in the Northwest, and the third on the West Coast. “This thing runs 24 hours a day,” she said. “There are people interacting with it constantly.” Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602; bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
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Bellevue running back Ercle Terrell is stopped for a short gain against the Eastside Catholic Crusaders. Terrell had a 72-yard run in the first quarter of play in the Class 3A state championship game on Dec. 5 at the Tacoma Dome.
Crusaders snap Wolverines winning streak Eastside Catholic defeats Bellevue for 3A state title BY SHAUN SCOTT BELLEVUE REPORTER
A winning streak of epic proportions came to a screeching halt in the Class 3A state football championship game. Eastside Catholic snapped Bellevue's 67-game winning streak and denied the Wolverines their seventh consecutive state championship with a convincing 35-13 victory on Dec. 5 at the Tacoma Dome. It was the first time the Wolverines have suffered a defeat since their September 2010 loss to the Skyline Spartans. Bellevue jumped out to a 7-0 lead on a Sam Richmond 5-yard touchdown run with 3:39 left in the first quarter. The touchdown was set up by a 72-yard run by Bellevue running back Ercle Terrell earlier in the drive. Bellevue speedster Isaiah Gilchrist scored on a 56-yard touchdown run, giving Bellevue a 13-7 lead with 11:01 left in the second
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Wolverines’ cornerback Isaiah Gilchrist tackles Crusaders’ receiver Devon Arbis-Jackson for a short gain. Gilchrist scored on a 56-yard touchdown run in the second quarter in the 3A state title game. quarter. The Wolverines wouldn't score again for the rest of the game. Eastside Catholic outscored Bellevue 28-0 in the final 24 minutes, 30 seconds of the game. Bellevue came into the game allowing a mere 5.4 points per game, but had
trouble stopping the dynamic Eastside Catholic duo of Harley Kirsch and Brandon Wellington. Kirsch went 20-for-22 for 188 yards passing and two touchdowns while Wellington rumbled for 110 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Bellevue head coach Butch
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he somber faces said it all as the Bellevue Wolverines gazed across the field, watching the Eastside Catholic Crusaders celebrate their first state football championship in school history on Dec. 5 at the Tacoma Dome. Eastside Catholic’s 35-13 win against Bellevue snapped the Wolverines’ 67-game winning streak and denied the school a seventh straight state crown. There was a mixture of tears, hugs and dejected faces on the Wolverines sideline and rightfully so after a hard SHAUN SCOTT nosed battle between the Eastside powerhouses. Despite the loss, the Wolverines handled the setback with class and humility following the game. Sometimes when a team suffers a heartbreaking defeat, coaches or players may avoid talking with members of the media. This wasn’t the case with the Wolverines. Immediately following the game I interviewed Bellevue head coach Butch Goncharoff and two Wolverines players. They were gracious in defeat and very complimentary of the stalwart performance unveiled by the Eastside Catholic Crusaders. I even watched Bellevue offensive lineman Henry Roberts mill around the field long after the game had ended so he could personally greet and congratulate Eastside Catholic’s quarterback Harley Kirsch. I was one of the last reporters on the field interviewing Kirsch. When my interview was complete, Roberts made a point to shake his rivals’ hand and congratulate him on the state title before heading to the locker room. The Wolverines definitely are not a program used to losing, but the way the players handled it showed their character. The Bellevue football program will rebound from its setback against Eastside Catholic. The coaching staff is top notch and their attention to detail and discipline creates champions on the field and off field. The Wolverines return a bevy of players from this year’s team next season. Quarterback Justus Rogers, cornerback Isaiah Gilchrist, receiver Tyson Penn and running back Ercle Terrell are talented playmakers who will be senior leaders for the Wolverines in 2015. Another lengthy winning streak is definitely on the horizon for Bellevue. Shaun Scott: 425-453-5045; sscott@bellevuereporter.com
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Proficient from the perimeter Newport shooting guard Jake Higgins wants to lead his team to the playoffs
BOYS BASKETBALL Newport wins nail-biter opener
Newport Knights shooting guard Jake Higgins sank two free throws with 3.8 seconds left in regulation, propelling the Knights to a 55-54 win against the Mercer Island Islanders on Dec. 6 at Mercer Island High School. Newport (1-0) will host the Redmond Mustangs at 8 p.m. today in Factoria.
Bellevue conquers Kings
The Bellevue Wolverines grinded out a hard-fought 70-66 win against the King's Knights on Dec. 3 in Bellevue. Bellevue (1-0) will face the Interlake Saints in a KingCo Division battle at 8 p.m. today at Interlake High School in Bellevue.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Bellevue dominates Stanwood
A loss in the season opener was quickly put in the rearview mirror by the Bellevue Wolverines girls basketball team. Bellevue picked up its first win of the 2014-15 season with a 64-47 win against Stanwood on Dec. 6 in Stanwood. The Wolverines (1-1) will face the Interlake Saints at 6:30 p.m. today at Interlake High School in Bellevue.
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Newport Knights senior basketball player Jake Higgins wasn't satisfied with his junior season on the hardwood. The Knights missed the playoffs during the 2013-14 season, but don't expect to miss the postseason this year. Higgins, who stands 6 feet 3 inches, is one of the leaders of a senior-laden squad with lofty goals for the 2014-15 season. "We gel together well as a team. Everybody is friends on and off the BEYOND THE court. That makes a big difference. We work really well together. All of us understand that you don't have to score 20 points per game. All you have to do is just pass the ball, move the ball and get the best shot possible. That kind of mindset is going to win us games," Higgins said. Higgins, who relishes the role of being the Knights' starting shooting guard, said his height gives him a distinct advantage against smaller guards. "It's easier to rise up and get my shot up when I have a smaller defender on me. My shot looks the same every single time," he said. "I have been playing basketball ever since my dad put the ball in my hand when I was four or five years old. I have loved it ever since." Higgins benefits from having 6-foot-7-inch Calvin Throckmorton dominating the low post for the Knights. "It's awesome because once he gets the ball down low the defense just sucks down and converges on him," he said. "That allows me and the other guards to get open shots." Recently the Bellevue Reporter had an opportunity to ask Higgins a few questions about his life away from the
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Goncharoff said. "We were in catch-up mode the whole time and it felt like they just came out and kind of imposed their will on us. They were the better team." Wolverines' offensive lineman Henry Roberts, who will play for the University of Washington in 2015, echoed Goncharoff 's sentiment.
"We didn't lose, they won. They played good and just had a better day. Their offense was dominating our defensive line. Hats off to them. We just got to move on," Roberts said. Gilchrist, who is the Wolverines No. 1 cover corner, was gracious in defeat. "They played a hell of a game. They came out and they were the better team. They beat us in all aspects of the game," he said. Shaun Scott: 425-453-5045; sscott@bellevuereporter.com
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Although the Legislature agreed last month that the state’s economy is improving, only $430 million in additional revenue is expected for this biennium and $2.9 billion in the next. “You can see that there’s a problem, a $4.4 billion problem,” Hunter said. “It’s a big gap, what are we going to do? I have no idea how to pay for this.” Hunter told the Reporter the “rhinoceros in the room” is that he doesn’t have the two-thirds majority vote needed to alter the passage of I-1351, which itself is slated to cost at least $2 billion in the upcoming biennium and could be as much as $12 billion in the following years.
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Bellevue residents objecting to Puget Sound Energy's Energize Eastside project raised more concerns on Monday about the company selected by the city to provide a third-party analysis of future energy demands on the Eastside and whether those findings match up with PSE's projections. The city council approved an agreement with Utility Systems Efficiencies, Inc., on Monday for up to $100,000 to perform an independent technical analysis of PSE's Energize Eastside project. The study was prompted by concerned residents who question the energy company's claims the project, which would run 18 miles of 230kV lines between Redmond and Renton, is needed to prevent energy capacity issues estimated to occur as early as 2017. A number of those residents, many belonging to the Coalition of Eastside Neighborhoods for Sensible Energy, told the council the selected company for the independent study lacks insight into leading-edge clean energy solutions and that stakeholders like CENSE should have had more input in the selection process. Those who have spoken out against the energy capacity project are pushing for alternative solutions to overhead transmission lines. Katherine Taylor, a senior government affairs expert with PSE, told the council Monday the energy company is confident in its own analysis, and supports the thirdparty study. "We are eager to have our studies validated by an independent reviewer," Taylor said. Fourteen firms were solicited for contract bids to complete the independent study, said Bellevue Senior Planner Nicholas Matz, USE being one of two finalists interviewed by a selection committee before the company was recommended to the council. A final report is expected to be completed by February, before work begins later that month on the environmental impact statement process needed for Energize Eastside to proceed. The first phase of the EIS process will allow the city and residents to weigh in as to what alternative solutions should be explored, said Mike Brennan, city director of development services, while USE is being retained just to determine whether the purpose and need for Energize Eastside truly exists as outlined by PSE. USE's access to proprietary data from PSE will allow it to "hit the ground running," added Matz. Councilmember John Chelminiak said he wants a future meeting to address an alternative plan submitted by Don Marsh with CENSE. Mayor Claudia Balducci said innovative solutions are needed, but those solutions should not leave the city open to the risk of losing energy capacity. "I don't know how bleeding edge we want to be," she said.
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When Vision Quest sold to LA Fitness, she found herself unemployed. Initially wanting to go out alone, Tro was approached by colleagues Aaron Salo and Mike Wong about joining forces. Being able to offer as many successful fitness programs meant bringing them in, along with Crossfit trainer Alex Konicke, as co-owners in Reign City. Mieko Hart of Mieko Fitness, who owns the former 24 Hour Fitness building, offered up the space. “We got the keys and we got one month to get in here,” Tro said. Leaving behind a following of about 500 clients in Mountlake Terrace, Reign City has about 60 members now, with plenty of room
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to grow inside the large building. “We’re kind of like a clean slate here,” said Konicke, adding the pool, sauna and steam room may be brought back once membership grows over the next year. “We’re being asked about it a lot. It will be a significant cost to fix it up.” The basketball and racquetball courts are being eyed for possible complementary retail space, Konicke said, but those discussions remain ongoing. Reign City currently offers Zumba, TRX, Booty Bootcamp, Crossfit, yoga and other group fitness classes, with plans to open up extra space as more are added. “Our Number One goal is our clients’ success,” Tro said. “It’s not to make money. That’s going to be residual. … We want people who love to work out or
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As a reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: 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 jour nalism a n d ev e r y t h i n g f r o m 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 comfor table 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 deadlinedr iven environment. Minimum of one year of previous newspaper experience is required. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: HR/ISS Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
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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 and digital adver tising sales to an eclectic and exciting group of clients. The successful candidate will be engaging and goal oriented, with good organizational skills and will have the ability to grow and maintain strong business relationships through consultative sales and excellent customer service. Every day will be a new adventure! You can be an integral part of the Issaquah/Sammamish communities while helping local business partners succeed in their in print or online branding, marketing and advertising strategies. Whether their marketing footprints are in Issaquah/Sammamish, all around the Eastside, King County or Western Washington you have the opportunity to help them with their success. Professional sales experience necessary; media experience is a definite asset but not mandatory. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-active part in helping your clients achieve business success, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: ISS. 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
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Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for a calendar assistant. This is a Part-Time position, working approximately 16 hours over 3 days per week. The calendar assistant will assist both the arts and music editors in the creation and upkeep of Seattle Weekly’s extensive events listings. He/she must be detail oriented, able to comb press releases and online calendars and manually transcribe mind-numbing information with great accuracy a n d g u s t o. A p r o ve n ability to write succinct, lively copy is a must, as is a working knowledge of most art forms and familiarity with Seattle’s arts and music scenes, from the high-art institutions to the thriving underground. Obsessive knowledge about one or two particular disciplines (Appalachian folk songs and Kabuki, say) is not required, but is definitely a plus. If you have trouble meeting deadlines, don’t apply. Applicants mu s t h ave a wo r k i n g knowledge of Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to juggle several projects at once. Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your writing to: hreast@sound publishing.com Be sure to note ATTN: HR/CASEA in your subject line. Sound Publishing, Inc. is an Equal Oppor tunity E m p l oye r ( E O E ) a n d strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website at: www.soundpublishing.com to find out more about us!
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