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Inslee wants taxes for schools, roads Governor meets with Sound Publishing staff to discuss budget details BY BRANDON MACZ REPORTER NEWSPAPERS
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With opposition to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed 2015-17 biennial budget coming from both sides of the aisle, the state's top executive says it's up to the Legislature to provide a better alternative. Inslee revealed his budget last week in separate portions, ending with his revenue strategy on Dec. 18. Staff members from Reporter newspapers met later that day in Bellevue to discuss the budget with the governor. Inslee’s budget would fund a number of major state transportation projects over the next 12 years, including completing the State Route 520 floating bridge and
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Staff members from Sound Publishing newspapers question Gov. Jay Inslee on Dec. 18 about the revenue portion of his budget. From left are: Joe Livarchik, Mercer Island Reporter, Daniel Nash, Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter; Brandon Macz, Bellevue Reporter; Gov. Jay Inslee; and Jon Bauer, the Everett Herald.
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Overlake honors physician leader as ‘Dr. Overlake’ Overlake Medical Center has honored Emergency Department Medical Director Steve Marshall, M.D. with a new honorary title – Dr. Overlake. The honor of being named Dr. Overlake is an annual award handed out by the medical staff of Overlake to a physician who has gone above and beyond the standard to pursue excellence and to contribute to the betterment of the Eastside community. Marshall is the first recipient.
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“This award recognizes an individual who has dedicated years of their career to serving patients and staff in the true spirt of the mission and goals of Overlake Medical Center,” said Overlake Medical Center Chief of Staff Dr. Tom Miller at the hospital’s recent Medical Staff Appreciation dinner.
Marshall joined the medical staff of Overlake Medical center in 1986 as the hospital’s first residency-trained emergency medicine physician and would later become medical director of the Emergency Department in 2003. In his first 15 years in the Emergency Department he treated more than 50,000 patients. He later served as Chief of Staff at the hospital from 2007-2008. SEE DR. OVERLAKE, 13
Protest ends peacefully Saturday at BelSquare A planned and peaceful protest took place at Bellevue Square on Saturday afternoon by people advocating that "Black Lives Matter." The phrase has been used elsewhere in demonstrations following the fatal shooting of an unarmed black
man in Ferguson, Mo. Approximately 40 people entered the mall around 2 p.m., staged a "diein" by lying on the floor and then left the mall around 3 p.m. after they were notified they were trespassing. No arrests were made. Bellevue
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Interstate 405 projects between Renton and Bellevue. About $4.8 billion of that money would come from a cap-and-trade plan on carbon emissions that affects 130 of the state's biggest polluters. That, the governor said, would advance the state’s clean air obligations without raising the gas tax. He added this has been a proven method in the United States and other parts of the world. "This is not a rocket ship to the moon where we have to invent a new science," the governor said. "This is a well-known, wellaccepted, successful policy, so I don't think there's any reason we shouldn't be able to learn from the experience of other states." The governor said he's open to other ideas, adding his budget has encouraged Republican lawmakers to reconsider raising the gas tax for the 2015-17 biennium.
Police said the protestors continued to demonstrate outside the mall and eventually dispersed about 4 p.m. Police and mall personnel were aware of the planned protest in advance and the city made arrangements for media to park offsite if
they wished to cover the event. Protest backers, who called themselves Outside Agitators 206, said on a Facebook page that they wished the event to be a peaceful demonstration and that everyone be kept safe.
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Bear project brings furry friends to Bellevue kids Each year at holiday time, Phil and Susan Ershler purchase roughly 100 stuffed bears for kids at local nonprofit organizations. On Dec. 11 they brought 40 of the furry little friends to Hidden Village site in east Bellevue and handed them out to K-5 kids. Hidden Village is one of three Bellevue Boys & Girls Clubs’ public housing sites — a partnership with King County Housing Authority. The kids attending after-school programs there are from low-income families. The couple has another joint activity: they are the first to have climbed together the highest mountain on each continent. Known as the "Seven Summits, the endeavor came on
May 16, 2002 when together they reached the summit of Mount Everest. They've written a book on their adventure, Together on Top of the World: A True Story of Love and Courage, published by Warner Books. Susan Ershler is the fourth American woman to climb the Seven Summits and the 12th American woman to climb Mount Everest. Not a professional mountain climber, she trained by climbing the 35 stories in her highrise office building on her lunch hour for a year — with a 40-pound pack on her back. Phil Ershler is a professional mountain guide.
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Kids at the Bellevue Boys and Girls Clubs’ site at Hidden Village apartments unwrap stuffed bears, gifts from Phil and Susan Ershler, who donate them to children at local nonprofit organizations.
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Senator-elect Cyrus Habib (D-48th District) has been named to the key leadership position of Whip by his fellow Senate Democrats. The position, which
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On the back cover of her new book, Anna Wintour, editor of American Vogue magazine, noted that “Diane’s book evokes everything she has lived through. It is honest, direct, and fascinating-just like the author herself.” In her book DVF shares her journey and what she learned along the way about love, beauty and aging. Her story will surely inspire optimism and confidence with readers of many ages. She autographed her book “Love is Life”, Diane — with a small heart next to her name. The perfect motto for us to embrace and live by every day. Rose Dennis writes about events in Bellevue and the Greater Seattle area. She lives in Bellevue.
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Bellevue Police investigating multiple embezzlement claims BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
Bellevue Police are investigating claims from several property companies that the same woman they all employed to manage properties had embezzled thousands of dollars in rental payments. A search warrant application filed earlier this month states Holly Bogan, 43, was hired by MS Real Estate in Bellevue as a
property manager, one of her jobs being to collect rent checks from tenants. MS Real Estate told police Bogan had cashed one check rather than depositing it into the company's account, that payment coming from Catholic Community Services to subsidize a qualifying low-income tenant. The property company alleges Bogan attempted to cover up the embezzlement by creating a fictitious CCS employee to discuss the missing check with MS Real Estate.
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During the course of this investigation, Bellevue Police took over a Seattle investigation into Bogan and allegations she embezzled funds from Columbia City Condos, where she had also been hired as a property manager after leaving MSRE. She is alleged to have changed money orders to make them payable to her husband and
daughter on several occasions. Pinewood Village apartments in Bellevue also reported Bogan as being suspected of embezzling from the company while acting as property manager. Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602, bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
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‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’ In honor of the season, the Reporter re-prints here the famous letter to Santa and the response, by Francis P. Church, first published in The New York Sun in 1897.
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e take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor — I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? —Virginia O’Hanlon Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what
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ust days after session and all through the Dome, Not a member is working since they all have gone home;
House members left first, making deals left and right, Then voting out bills near the middle of the night; Senators meanwhile had debates on the floor, ‘Till the chance came last Tuesday to bolt out the door; If Murray and Cantwell looked to be a bit dour, That’s because very soon they’ll be losing some power; They’re majority today, minority tomorrow, They’ve been in it before, still there’ll be some sorrow;
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Murray will lead Dems on a key committee, On which Rs may take aim at the N-L-
R-B; She’ll seek to rewrite No Child Left Behind, But getting it done will be quite a grind; Minimum wage is looming on the horizon, If the panel gets there, brace for a collision; Ds want it higher and will say Rs don’t care Hey, doesn’t that sound like class warfare?
Where Cantwell is moving should be lots of action, It’s the same energy panel where once sat Scoop Jackson.
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Question of the week: “Did you spend the holidays with family of friends?”
Murkowski is the leader and knows issues ‘round here But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to fear; Cantwell wants biofuels put ahead of oil, But the chair’s from Alaska, so expect a little roil; This panel has created some great national parks, Yet raising the subject may generate some sparks; Congress acted swiftly in its final few days, Hard to keep track in so many ways; Buried at the end of those last-minute bills Are what some fear are poisonous pills; Like easing protections in ‘ole Dodd-Frank Could leave the markets ripe for a prank; And allowing the parties to haul in more cash Could wind up inciting voter backlash; Yet tucked in the bills are bites of good news Regardless of one’s political views; Like the sales tax deduction, it’s safe once again, A rare cause that united our delegation; ‘Tis days after session - yes Congress is done, They’ll look back without fondness ‘cuz it wasn’t fun; They’ll return in a few weeks, all full of good cheer, Knowing they don’t face election next year. 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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would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor
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Northwest Electric and Solar will install a solar system at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue's Teen Center. The two-building teen complex in the Lake Hills neighborhood serves more than 4,000 teens annually. With the addition of its new tech center provided by Best Buy, the electric bill has certainly risen and the new array will go a long way to help keep costs down, according to a spokesperson. It's unclear exactly when the construction will start, but it is expected to begin soon.
Hunter reelected to chair House Appropriations Committee Rep. Ross Hunter (D-48) of Medina will again head the key budget-writing efforts of the majority House Democrats in the 2015 Legislature, serving as chair of the Appropriations Committee. The committee is responsible for writing the two-year state operating budget, which pays for general government expenditures like teacher salaries, health care services, prison operations, and the higher education system. It also handles global fiscal issues such as pension policy as well as bills with significant fiscal impacts. “We have a difficult challenge ahead
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Chong named to Society of Manufacturing Engineers board The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has named Bellevue resident Dianne Chong to its 2015 board of directors. Chong works for The Boeing Company. SME serves the manufacturing industry in events, media, membership, training and development.
Bellevue College 5 0th Anniversary BC will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the 2015-2016 school year. You'll be hearing a lot more about this in the next year, and you can start to get involved now. Alums: Please post your memories and photos on our 50th Anniversary Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ BellevueCollege50thAnniversary Volunteers: If you would like to help a little – or a lot, please email evan.epstein@bellevuecollege.edu First graduating class, 1968 www.bellevuecollege.edu
AT&T opens ‘Store of the Future’ Lincoln Square one of four sites for new design elements BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
After two years of research by AT&T to create a retail design that provides an interactive customer experience, the telecommunications company launched its fourth “Store of the Future” at Lincoln Square on Dec. 18. “This is an experience store,” said Mike Maxwell, AT&T vice president for the Pacific Northwest. “This is where customers come in and find out they can mobilize all aspects of their lives.” AT&T opened its third “Store of the Future” in Anchorage on Dec. 16, the other two located in Spokane and Clackamas, Ore. Maxwell said multiple Bellevue properties were considered over the past two years for the fourth retail store, which is the model AT&T will adhere to for all new store locations and remodels. When Paper Source relocated from the corner of Northeast Eighth Street and Bellevue Way, the decision was easy to make, Maxwell said. “We kind of dug in and said, ‘We want to
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AT&T picked its top employees from around the Pacific Northwest, and some new blood, to staff its ‘Store of the Future’ at Lincoln Square. be on Eighth,’” he said. Customers entering the new AT&T store can explore and play with mobile devices and products divided among three zones SEE AT&T, 13
What if our electric grid can’t keep up with our fast-growing economy? The Eastside economy is booming. But soon this growth will exceed our electric grid’s capacity to deliver dependable power. The grid hasn’t had a major upgrade in 50 years, and without substantial new upgrades we could face more disruptive and longer power outages. To protect local jobs and businesses, PSE is working with Eastside communities on a safe, reliable solution. Learn more at pse.com/energizeeastside
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BAM’s ‘Rising Stars’ exhibit showcases disabled artists BY JOSH STILTS BELLEVUE REPORTER
Forrest Sargent’s verbal vocabulary may be limited to a few dozens words, but his photographs speak volumes. The 23-year-old Shoreline autistic man’s work was selected to join seven other artists with physical or developmental disabilities and or traumatic brain injuries for Bellevue Arts Museum’s newest Community Education Gallery exhibit. Using a letterboard to communicate, Sargent said taking pictures allows him to express his thoughts and feelings. “Photography shows the secret beauty within all things,” he wrote. “It shows the hidden light in everything.” Initially thought of as a mere hobby by his parents Rebecca and Denny Sargent, Forrest’s work continues to leave them in awe, his mother said. Before he learned to use the letterboard Rebecca said she would never have known her son loved photography. “We didn’t know if anyone was in there,” she said. “It was finally a relief … it’s very lonely not knowing your child. He couldn’t tell you if he was sick, hurting or if he needed something. It proved what we knew, it proved he was a person, too.” Five years ago, Rebecca said she asked Forrest what he wanted for Christmas and as fast as he could, he responded, “a camera.” Forrest’s body spasms without his control, so his parents worked on a method for their son to take focused photos by attaching his camera to a monopod. She said his concentration when he’s readying to take a photo is transformative and his work shows it. Whether it’s a close-up of a flower in bloom, or a koi fish swimming in a pond with the sky reflected in the water, Forrest images are an escape, he said. “I am alone because I cannot say what I want when I want to,” Forrest wrote. “I can take photos to show how I feel. I wish people would understand my feelings through my photos … I want people to get pleasure and reach my mind from my photos.” The exhibit, “Rising Stars: Works from NW Special Artists,” is a collection of works complied by the group’s director Leslie James, from the NWSA Open Studio time. James said the mission of the artist group is offer a space for all individuals with disabilities who are looking to express themselves, and then to share those works with the community. Each of the exhibit’s artists have similar untold stories, including her 14-year-old son, Matthew, who is also autistic and verbally limited. Matthew, a painter, uses a computer tablet to type out his words. He stated he uses acrylic paint to convey the
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Photographer Forrest Sargent explains the joy he gets from taking photographs in front of his art on exhibit in Bellevue. “calculated chaos” of his brain. “I like to look at things closely and see all the details that are sometimes missed in the big picture,” he wrote. “Sometimes it just feels good to express yourself freely on the canvas with large brushstrokes that show a lot of movement.” One such painting depicts a boat sailing through the ocean at night. James said she has had the idea for this project in her own head for several years and was grateful for the opportunity to help these artists get their works shown. When she started the project she brought Matthew with
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Newport Knights senior Justin Lau’s ability to succeed in one-on-one situations is evident on the lacrosse field and the gridiron. Lau, who was a starting defensive back on the Knights football team that finished with a 10-3 overall record and advanced to the Class 4A semifinals, signed a letter of intent in November to play for the University of Mount Olive Trojans (North Carolina) Division-II lacrosse program. Lau said he was recruited by between five and seven schools, but the decision to commit to the University of Mount Olive was an easy one. “It is a program on the rise. I’m pretty excited about it. There is a lot of guys from Washington on the team so even though the school is far away it will feel like it’s close to home,” Lau said. The Trojans 2015 incoming freshman recruiting class consists of five players from Washington. The UMO lacrosse program went 13-3 last season. Lau, who plays the position of face-off specialist, enjoys the thrill of going one-on-one against other players. He said playing defensive back for the Knights for the past two seasons has given him a mental edge when he steps on the lacrosse field. “Ever since I started playing high school football I developed a fearless mentality on the lacrosse field,” Lau said. “Playing football against the best players in Washington and going
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head-to-head with them has helped me a lot.” Lau said he has no aspirations to eventually play lacrosse professionally, but is looking forward to his senior season and the next four years of college on the lacrosse field. “I’m not thinking about playing professionally or anything, I just want to do it for the love of the sport and just play as
The one-on-one battles on the hoop in the driveway in the front of their house between Courtney Wehner and her older brother, Nate, began shortly after she first picked up a basketball in 2003. She was age 4. Courtney, who is three years younger than Nate, never defeated her brother in a matchup on the hardwood, but was BEYOND THE thrilled when they both were playing varsity basketball at the same time for the Saints during the 2013-14 season. Courtney was a freshman on the girls varsity squad and Nate was a senior on the boys basketball team. Nate is currently a freshman baseball player at Cal Lutheran. “Last year we were both on the varsity. It was really cool because we were the only two in the school that were able to do that. It was fun playing in my game and then getting to watch my brother play in his game,” Wehner said. “It is fun to follow in the family tradition. Everyone knew me when I first got to school as a freshman that I was Nate’s
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Wolverines’ small squad packs a powerful punch BY SHAUN SCOTT BELLEVUE REPORTER
Expectations never waver for the Bellevue Wolverines wrestling squad despite lacking a sizable roster. The Wolverines, who have just 24 wrestlers on the team, are looking to build upon last season’s 13th place finish at the Class 3A state wrestling tournament at the Mat Classic in the Tacoma Dome. “We finished 13th last year and 11th two years ago. This year we only have four seniors on the team. We’re more of a state-built team instead of a dualmeet team just because of our lack of depth in some spots of our lineup,” Bellevue head coach Kyle Smith said. “I think we can finish in the top five in state.” The Wolverines will have to get through a formidable regular season, KingCo League tourney and regionals in order to fulfill their goals on the mat. Smith said regionals are going to be especially tough considering the stiff competition his team will face. “We are probably in the toughest region in the
state. I would guess 10 out of the 14 state championships (Class 3A) will come out of our region. It is a pretty dominating region,” Smith said. The regional tourney, which takes place a week before the Mat Classic state wrestling tournament, will consist of teams from Tri-Cities, Spokane, KingCo Division and the Greater St. Helen’s League. Eastern Washington is known for its stellar high school wrestling programs. The Wolverines will rely on the leadership of topflight wrestlers Christian Villani (152) and Alec Palander (285). Villani won a state title in the 145-pound weight class and went undefeated last season. It was Villani’s second consecutive state title. Palander finished in fourth place in the 220-pound weight class. Bellevue’s dynamic duo couldn’t be more different on and off the mat. “Alec is more the voice of the team and Christian is the quieter guy. Christian is very talented and is well ahead most high school wrestlers with his talent and experience. Alec is just a grinder and a hard worker. He came in as a first-year wrestler
as a freshman and picked things up quickly. His only two losses last year were at the state tournament and were to the state champion and to the guy who beat him for third and fourth,” Smith said. Smith said Garrett Williams (145), who is one of the Wolverines’ three team captains, is thriving during early season practice sessions. “Garrett is one of those kids who is looking to break through. He is super talented and works with Christian (Villani) every day in practice. They push each other. He will surprise some people. I definitely expect Garrett to place at state this year,” he said. Newcomer Brennan Holmes, who is a freshman 106-pounder, has impressed Smith with his vast array of skills in a mere two weeks of mat time. “Brennan is just a stud and is such a raw talent. He joined our team two weeks after the first practice. The sky is the limit for him. He has just got an eye for the sport and is very talented,” Smith said.
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BR: Who was your idol growing up? CW: My older brother, Nate. He played basketball and baseball at Interlake High School. We would always play one-onone (basketball) in the driveway. I always wanted to beat him even though it never happened because he was three years older than me. I always thought one day I would be able to beat him. Whenever I practiced, that was always my dream: to beat my brother in basketball.
little sister. That helped me a lot.” Wehner, who is the starting point guard for the Saints, enjoys being the floor general for her squad. “I’m generally a pretty loud person so it’s nice to have a role that says you should be talking all the time,” Wehner said. “I like to not only know my role, but also know what everyone else on the floor is doing.” COURTNEY Recently the Bellevue WEHNER Reporter had an opportunity to ask Wehner a few questions about her life away from the basketball court. Bellevue Reporter: Where is your favorite place to eat in Bellevue? Courtney Wehner: I really like Mod Pizza. Usually I get either the Meatlovers or Hawaiian pizza. BR: What is your biggest pet peeve? CW: When people chew with their
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much as possible,” he said. Lau’s lacrosse career almost never got off the ground. He didn’t try the sport until 2009 as a seventh grader after being prodded by one of his life-long friends. “My really good friend, Hudson Taylor, who is from Maple Valley, and was the person who first got me involved with lacrosse.
BR: What kind of music do you enjoy the most? CW: I like alternative pop music. BR: If you could pick one person to go to dinner with, who would it be? CW: My two cousins who live in England. They are 8 and 5 years old. I haven’t seen them in a couple of years. BR: Who was your favorite sports team growing up? CW: The Seattle Storm. I have sat courtside at their games three or four times. Shaun Scott: 425-453-5045; sscott@bellevuereporter.com
Once I gave it a shot, I immediately fell in love with the sport,” he said. Newport head football coach Drew Oliver said Lau’s can do attitude was evident on the gridiron this past fall. “Justin was a pretty emotional player. It was great having him on the team. Obviously lacrosse is his passion, but he brought a good energy to our football team,” Oliver said. “We’re proud he is representing us (Newport) at the next level.”
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‘Señor Mattson’ named ‘hero’ by Seahawks, Symetra BY JOSH STILTS BELLEVUE REPORTER
Kjell Mattson had no idea he was in for the surprise of a lifetime during a Dec. 16 morning assembly at Bellevue’s Puesta del Sol elementary school. Known as “Señor Mattson,” the fourth-grade teacher was honored by Bellevue-based Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks for his ability to reach students in a way few others have, being named the one of this year’s Heroes in the Classroom. Of the award, Mattson said he was honored, but felt somewhat guilty, saying “I feel there’s so many other teachers that deserve it. It’s a privilege working with young people and helping them guide their future.” Math, social studies and literacy — Mattson teaches each of the subjects in Spanish with patience and caring, said Lisa Wada, a parent
who nominated Mattson for the award. She said her son couldn’t have succeeded without Mattson’s teaching. “He’s enthusiastic and engaged with the students no matter what’s going on,” she told the Reporter. For his work, the Seattle Seahawks gave the teacher two tickets for the Dec. 28 home game against the St. Louis Rams and a field pass where he and his yet-tobe-decided guest will have access to interact with players. Symetra also awarded Mattson a check for $1,000 to spend on his classroom. “Is this really happening?” Mattson said. “I never come to work expecting anything like this. I kept telling myself not to faint.” Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner also recorded a personalized message of thanks for Mattson’s work. The teacher said he couldn’t do his job without
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students,” Shearer said. “He has a wonderful tone and tempo, which is vital in a Spanish immersion class.” Mattson joins Elayne Grueber, of Sammamish High School, and Susan Muller, of Medina Elementary School, as the other Bellevue School District educators honored by Symetra this year. Symetra spokeswoman Diana McSweeney said teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or student’s parent. Winners are selected based on each’s ability to make a “real difference” in student’s lives, to those that go above and beyond their day-to-day responsibilities and those who help students build life skills. Based on what Wada had submitted and what other parents had said about Mattson’s ability to maximize student interaction and participation, he was an ideal choice for the award.
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A former Bellevue-based developer and lender indicted last year on charges he hid his assets for 10 years while avoiding taxes and living a life of luxury was convicted of two counts of tax evasion on Dec. 11. Thomas R. Hazelrigg, III, 68, of Redmond was found guilty by a jury in U.S. District Court following a nine-day trial, and now faces up to five years in prison on each count of tax evasion when he's sentenced on March 12. Hazelrigg avoided $533,454 in
taxes owed from 1989 to 1991 and also in 1994, while spending millions of dollars on a Bellevue penthouse, two homes in Palm Springs, private aircraft, thoroughbred horse racing and country club fees, according to a release by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The trial also focused on the illegal funneling of income from Hazelrigg's businesses into accounts he kept hidden from the Internal Revenue Service, which federal officials said he used to remodel his Bellevue penthouse and Palm Spring homes, including the installation of two glass chandeliers by Dale Chihuly valued at more than $460,000.
“Thomas Hazelrigg III, wrongly thought he could hide from his tax liability,” stated Special Agent in Charge Teri Alexander of IRS Criminal Investigation in the statement. “What makes this case so egregious is that he consented that he owed the tax and then immediately took exceptional actions to avoid his obligation to pay, all while living a lavish lifestyle. This verdict sends a strong message that tax evasion will not and cannot be tolerated. Americans who pay their fair share can be confident that IRS Criminal Investigation will pursue those who do not.”
Medic One Foundation kicks off end-of-year fundraising drive The Medic One Foundation has kicked off its year-end fundraising drive. If met, the foundation’s $615,000 goal would cover the cost of training 23 new Medic One paramedics – the largest paramedic class since 2003 – as well as the purchase of two new training defibrillators. A total of $100,000 of the $615,000 goal still remains to be raised by the end of the year. The foundation funds the intensive paramedic training that is key to the area’s Medic One system. Reports show that the Seattle/King County area has a 62 percent survival rate for sudden
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"It's interesting; I've heard some critiques of this (emissions plan) where, all of a sudden, some of my Republican colleagues are falling in love with the gas tax," Inslee said, "and I'm wondering where they've been the past two years." Inslee said his budget also includes a "mark of good faith" to Republican lawmakers by diverting up to $650 million in sales tax on transportation projects from the general fund into more transportation projects. Neither he nor his fellow Democrats think it is responsible, given the state's education funding obligations, Inslee said. About 40 percent of the projected revenue from a carbon emissions cap-andtrade would be dedicated to education funding through the general fund, Inslee said. Another $800 million a year in education funding would come from the governor's proposed capital gains tax on the sale of stocks and bonds and other assets. The plan would not include a tax on retirement funds or home sales. Inslee said another $400 million in spending cuts and cost savings will satisfy requirements of the McCleary decision — a court order requiring the state in increase funding for K-12 education — a year early. His budget supports all-day kindergarten statewide and would add more than 6,300 children in the state’s preschool program for low-income children. The governor said he's
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heavily committed to education funding, and his support is not based on orders from the state Supreme Court. "We're not doing this just to make nine people in black robes happy," he said. The governor's budget does not fully fund Initiative 1351 by $2 billion in the next biennium. Initiative 1351 requires reducing class sizes for public schools by hiring more teachers, administrators and school district staff, but Inslee's budget only funds grades K-3. The Washington Education Association, which sponsored the initiative, is criticizing the governor's budget proposal, but Inslee said his plan is a good-faith effort to begin funding I-1351.
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her, unaware of her son’s talent, she said. It wasn’t until he grabbed a brush and put the paint to canvas that she realized what he was capable of, she said. “I couldn’t believe he had this inside him,” she said. “All of these people are just so amazing. I’m so glad their work gets to be shared.” The Community Education Gallery, located on the main floor of the Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E. and is free to the public. The show runs through March 15, 2015.
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