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Lifesavers spring into action

Education Hill residents flock to Facebook to discuss neighborhood, city issues SAMANTHA PAK spak@redmond-reporter.com

Redmond Fire Chief Tommy Smith, left, speaks with Jason Kingsbury before recognizing and presenting medals to the individuals who saved Kingsbury’s life after he experienced a sudden cardiac arrest in September 2015. SAMANTHA PAK, Redmond Reporter

When Jason Kingsbury went into sudden cardiac arrest on a Redmond indoor soccer field, several people — including his wife — came to his rescue SAMANTHA PAK spak@redmond-reporter.com

Jason Kingsbury has been playing soccer all of his life — from the time he was a kid, to high school, to present day. On the evening of Sept. 7, 2015, the 45-year-old Redmond Ridge resident and others were playing at Arena Sports, an indoor soccer facility in Redmond. It was not unlike other evenings when he played soccer, but this time, after playing for a while, Kingsbury began to feel funny. He sat down on a bench on the side of the field before falling unconscious onto the ground. Kingsbury had gone into sudden cardiac arrest.

SPRINGING INTO ACTION

The people around him quickly took action, yelling for help, checking for a pulse as Kingsbury was turning blue and beginning CPR when they could not find one. “He looked terrible,” said Kingsbury’s wife Teresa Kingsbury, who plays on the same soccer team as

“This is a team effort. It means so much to us.” Redmond Fire Chief Tommy Smith

Jason and was there that evening. Teresa, who is CPR trained but had never had to use it, began chest compressions and their teammate Brian Funk performed mouth-tomouth resuscitation. Another teammate, Peter Jensen, called out for an automated external defibrillator (AED) and referee Jeff Bochner went to retrieve it. While this was happening, Cameron Fraser at the Arena Sports front desk called 911. As they waited for first responders to arrive, Bochner brought the AED to Funk, who had never used one before but looked at the directions on the machine to figure out what to do. “I was pretty scared,” he said. “I was scared of him dying.” While he may have been scared at the time, Funk is now able to joke a little bit while recounting that day’s events.

“He flailed,” Funk said with a small smile about Jason when he shocked him with the AED. Jason, who survived the event, returned the humor. “It was all a shock to me,” he said about having the AED used on him. “No pun intended.”

RECOGNIZING A TEAM EFFORT

Jason, Teresa, Funk and others shared their stories from that day Monday evening at Arena Sports, and Teresa and Funk were recognized and presented with CPR Gold Lifesaving medals from the Redmond Fire Department (RFD) for helping save Jason’s life. Others who assisted were also recognized. While Teresa and Funk were the only ones to receive medals, everyone — including Jason — received T-shirts from the Medic One Foundation, which funds paramedic training for all Medic One providers in King County, as well as many communities throughout the region. They also received a CPR [ LIFESAVERS page 7 ]

Throughout last year’s Redmond mayoral race, residents on Education Hill discussed the candidates and other local issues a fair amount on their neighborhood’s Facebook group page. As with many political debates and discussions, things became heated as people tried to get their points and opinions across to the larger group. After seeing how fired up some people became, a few members of the group decided to start a second Facebook group focused specifically on civic issues. This new group is called the Education Hill Neighborhood Association (EdHNA) and was created in late November 2015 following the election — although founders decided to wait until after the holiday season to really start things. Paige Norman, Janet Richards and James

Welker pleads guilty to first-degree attempted assault STAFF REPORT

Christine Welker pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted assault with a deadly-weapon enhancement last week, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney Office. The prison range is 81 to 104 months, and the agreed sentence recommendation is 104 months. Sentencing is scheduled

McDaniel are among the group that started EdHNA. They said the plan is for the new Facebook group to act as a bridge between residents and the City of Redmond. McDaniel, who has lived on Education Hill since 1990, said the information passing across that bridge will flow both ways. This means EdHNA will work to provide group members information on the latest issues affecting the city and their neighborhood specifically, as well as provide city officials and staff with feedback on the issues so they have a better idea of what residents are thinking. The three said EdNHA will act as a single voice, representing the neighborhood and sharing residents’ opinions with the city. Richards, who has lived on the hill since 1999, said as a group representing a neighborhood, their voice holds more weight than an [ more ED HILL page 8 ] for 2:45 p.m. Feb. 5 before Judge Johanna Bender in E-854 of the King County courthouse in Seattle. The Redmond woman was charged with assault in the first degree — domestic violence for reportedly stabbing her husband on the morning of April 28, 2014. At that time, she was 54 years old and her husband was 66 years old. King County Superior Court documents state that Welker pleaded not guilty to the charge at her arraignment on May 13, 2014. She was charged April 30, 2014 and is being held in King County Jail in Seattle, according to court documents and the prosecuting attorney’s press secretary.

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Emerald Heights chaplain starts Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s support groups

Emerald Heights chaplain John Waltner, whose father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, offers an Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver support group and a Parkinson’s disease support group at the Redmond retirement community. Courtesy photo

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John Waltner has been the chaplain at Emerald Heights in Redmond for more than nine years. In this role, he works to make sure the spiritual needs of the retirement community’s residents are met. No matter what their tradition or approach may be, it is his job to provide them with the right resources so they can access the support they need. In addition to meeting people’s spiritual needs, Waltner is also in charge of providing Emerald Heights residents other types of support. This comes in the form of groups with specific programming. When he began working at Emerald Heights almost a decade ago, a former employee had started the groups and after they left the community, Waltner said he felt it was important for the groups to continue. He also started two groups: an Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver support group and a Parkinson’s disease support group. Although the groups’ meetings are held at Emerald Heights, Waltner said they are both open to the broader community and anyone can attend meetings. “That’s one of the neat things about these groups,” he said about the open membership. And while both groups provide support, Waltner said they have different needs. For the caregiver group, he said the group is a way for people who feel the stress of their role to come together and “let it out.” People can share their

stories and challenges with the group, knowing others are going through similar things and understand. Waltner also provides people with information on studies, the latest research, new medications and the like. According to a press release from Emerald Heights, Waltner has also been where members of this group have been. His father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s sometime after he started the caregiver support group. Waltner acted as a long-distance caregiver as his father lived out of state. “As someone whose father had Alzheimer’s, Waltner knew the toll that it could take on friends and family,” the release reads continuing to state that he understands the need for a group to “address the issues and educate attendees on the effects of the disease.” In the Parkinson’s group, Waltner said, people are typically more interested in the information and content side of things. So he makes sure to provide this, even setting up presentations for the group. The Emerald Heights release states that the group also emphasized “physical activity and fitness to help those affected cope to their new way of life.” In addition to individuals currently dealing with the diseases’ effects, Waltner said a number of individuals who attend the meetings are those who have lost people to the illnesses and want to help others. The Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver support group meetings are at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. The Parkinson’s disease support

The Redmond Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 15670 N.E. 85th St. regarding potential zoning code and policy changes for retail marijuana stores. Interested individuals are encouraged to provide testimony at the public hearing or to provide written comments

group meets at 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Waltner said for those coming from outside of Emerald Heights, they just need to check in at the front desk and they will be directed to the meeting. Walter has also offered, at various times, bereavement groups when it has been needed for those who are dealing with significant loss. And recently, Waltner started a support group specifically for male caregivers, which is limited to Emerald Heights residents only. “Men operate differently as caregivers,” he said about the need for the group. Walter said sometimes, it is easier for men to open up and share what they are dealing with if they’re among other men. In the near future, he said he would also like to start a caregiver support group for women and enlist either a female resident or female staff member to run it. Walter, who was a minister prior to becoming a chaplain 11 years ago, said small group interactions can be very beneficial to people, citing the impact 12-step groups for various types of addiction can have. “You need that kind of connection,” he said. Waltner said if everyone in the community who needed these types of support groups actually attended meetings, the groups would be much larger. However, he noted, having a smaller, more intimate group gives more attendees the opportunity to talk and share. For more information, visit www.emeraldheights. com.

to planningcommission@redmond.gov before the hearing. Recent changes in state law regarding retail marijuana allow cities to reduce the minimum distance retail marijuana stores must remain from daycares, recreation centers, libraries, parks, transit centers and game arcades down to 100 feet. The minimum distance from schools and playgrounds remains 1,000 feet. A summary of the public input so far is available at www.redmond.gov/ marijuana.

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Police Chief Gibson to retire after nearly 6 years in Redmond, 36-plus years overall Ron Gibson has spent of police has been one of the 36-plus years in law enforce- highlights of his career. ment and he’s ready to retire “This has been a great come April. experience, and I want He’s been the to thank Mayor Redmond Police (John) Marchione Department (RPD) for the opportuchief for nearly six nity to be a part years and spent of his leadership more than 30 years team. I am very with the City of proud of the men Colorado Springs’ and women of the Ron Gibson police department. Redmond Police Gibson’s last day Department who on the job will be serve our comApril 7. munity each day. Both Since joining Redmond, the civilian personnel and Gibson has been instruofficers are some of the most mental in changing the professional public servants culture of the RPD into an that I have had the privilege organization of community to work with in my 36-plusproblem solvers who work year career,” Gibson said. in partnership with their He and his wife Esther are residents, according to a city looking forward to the next press release. He has also chapter of their lives. developed and mentored RPD Assistant Chief a leadership team that will Kristi Wilson will be support the RPD into the promoted to chief, pending future. City Council confirmation, In Colorado Springs, he and is slated to assume her oversaw the Patrol Opduties in early April. erations Bureau as a deputy Wilson has served the chief. City of Redmond for more Gibson said being apthan 23 years in numerous pointed as Redmond’s chief operations and adminis-

trative, managerial roles and has held increasingly responsible positions within RPD over her career that has spanned 28 years. In 2012, then-commander Wilson earned a promotion to assistant chief after the city conducted a nation-wide search. Also, Wilson has served as a key contributor to several citywide budget, service and efficiency initiatives from Budgeting-by-Priorities (BP) to the current City Hall Customer Service Center efforts. “I thank Chief Gibson for his leadership and commitment to keeping Redmond a safe place to live and work. I wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement,” Marchione said. “Chief Gibson leaves the department in capable hands. Wilson’s broad law enforcement background and experience, coupled with her insights and knowledge of our community and our department, make her an ideal candidate for this critical public safety leadership position.”

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Police Blotter The police blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical roundup of all calls to the Redmond Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Redmond Reporter Police Blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Redmond, which gets more than 500 calls (emergency and non-emergency) per week.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 Animal argument: Redmond police were called to assist when two women argued over an animal left in a vehicle at 4:11 p.m. at a grocery store in the 11400 block of Avondale Road.

on the street.

Monday, Jan. 18 Theft: Redmond police took a car-prowl report at 4:01 p.m. in the 4600 block of 148th Avenue Northeast. Tools were taken from two trailers. Traffic collision: Redmond police assisted with a non-injury, two-car traffic collision at 11:33 a.m. in the 7500 block of 170th Avenue Northeast.

Sunday, Jan. 17 Theft: Redmond police took a theft report at 12:32 p.m. in the 15900 block of Northeast 85th Street. Someone in the library computer area left the area briefly and upon returning, found their wallet was missing.

Saturday, Jan. 16 Fraud: Redmond police took a fraud report at 5:59 p.m. in the 17900 block of Redmond Way. The victim reported her wallet was taken from her purse while she was shopping at a grocery store. Her credit card was used at a nearby business.

Assault: Redmond police responded to an assault report at 11:19 a.m. in the 19000 block of 148th Avenue Northeast. A transient male stated he was pushed and involved in an altercation with another man

Theft: Redmond police took a report of a theft from a motor vehicle at 12:42 p.m. in the 9300 block of Avondale Road. Two amplifiers were stolen.

Karasek’s casesetting hearing continued to March 17

killed on Jan. 9, 2015 will have his case-setting hearing March 17, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. As previously reported, the two had allegedly been arguing all day prior to the incident at their home in unincorporated

Mark Karasek, 22, who pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder after his father, Zdenek Karasek, was shot and

Friday, Jan. 15 Shoplifting: Redmond police arrested a shoplifter at 8:50 p.m. at a store in the 17700 block of Northeast 76th Street. Vandalism: Redmond police took a vandalism report at 12:14 p.m. in the 17700 block of Northeast 76th Street. Someone keyed a parked truck in a store parking lot.

Thursday, Jan. 14 Burglary: Redmond police took a residential-burglary report at 11:09 a.m. in the 9300 block of 177th Place Northeast. Someone entered a home through an unlocked side door and stole a mountain bike. Burglary: Redmond police took a residential-burglary report at 10:38 a.m. in the 15700 block of 59th Way. Someone entered a secured residence and stole numerous items, including an Xbox, cash, a tablet and jewelry. There were no signs of forced entry.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 ID theft: Redmond police took an identity theft report at 4:13 p.m. in the 15900 block of Northeast 107th Way. A woman reported someone had opened an account using her personal information. Theft: Redmond police took a report of a theft from a motor vehicle at 8:24 a.m. in the 15700 block of Northeast 54th Way.

King County near Redmond. According to the report, several individuals in the Karaseks’ home witnessed the two arguing and heard gunshots, though no one actually saw what had allegedly happened. Mark was charged with second-degree murder.

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Innovative support for Redmond’s small businesses The Puget Sound economy has added 106,618 jobs since January 2010. These jobs are made possible thanks to our local small businesses. Besides being the engines of our economy, they are the unique fabric of our community. Recently, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation published a Main Street Entrepreneurship Index comparing entrepreneurship rates among different demographic groups. According to this index, the Puget Sound region ranks 16th out of 40 for small-business startup activity in a metropolitan area. Together, we have fostered the right conditions for growth and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) stands ready to keep this momentum going. Working with our resource partners, SBA manages the largest local network of free small-business advisers. We’ve also eliminated borrower and bank fees on small-dollar loans, so more local entrepreneurs can get the working capital they need to hire and grow. Last year, SBA achieved record lending of $718 million under our flagship 7(a) loan program, with loans up 17.1 percent for women, 26.6 percent for minorities and 31 percent for veterans. In an effort to expand our services across the community, we are offering increased services with some unique and innovative programs: SBA launched the My Brother’s Keeper Calvin W. Goings

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Millennials Initiative to promote youth entrepreneurship in the nation’s underserved communities. We are partnering with community colleges to expose young people to innovative pathways to start a business and we’re promoting a Business Smart toolkit to train nonprofits and faith-based organizations to teach financial literacy. SBA’s Boots to Business initiative gives post-9/11 transitioning service members a tutorial on the basics of business ownership. The program has introduced 32,000 service members and spouses to potential careers in entrepreneurship as they rejoin the civilian workforce. Boots to Business: Reboot has been launched to open up the innovative Boots to

Business curriculum to veterans of every era. SBA is partnering with local cities on Startup in a Day to create an easy-to-use online tool that allows entrepreneurs to apply for all licenses and permits needed to start a business in less than a day. Helping local entrepreneurs start and grow businesses is the core mission of the SBA. We hope you reach out to jumpstart and scale up your small business. Check out sba.gov/local for your nearest SBA local office.

Calvin W. Goings serves as the regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska.

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Thoughts on demolition of the Nokomis building In a recent survey in the Redmond Reporter, more than 80 percent of the respondents voted to preserve Redmond’s historic Nokomis building. This building was a culturally significant part of the city’s history and a testament to the good works of a group of women citizens who cared about their community. Yet, it is now a pile of rubble. Tell me we have representative government in Redmond or a development/business cohort that cares about the character of the city.

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Start designing Redmond LINK extension immediately Construction of the Overlake LINK extension is underway. As 2016 progresses, construction activity will become more visible proceeding toward a 2023 opening date. Next up: extending LINK to downtown Redmond. This project is being consider as a portion of Sound Transit 3 (ST3) that the

agency will bring before voters in the fall of 2016. Under currently discussed scenarios, that would have LINK arriving in downtown in 2030. OneRedmond thinks that this time frame is unacceptable. We recently wrote to outgoing Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl urging her to accelerate construction of the Redmond extension and to start designing the project immediately. The Redmond extension is low-hanging fruit and will make the Overlake extension more efficient. The route to downtown is straightforward, noncontroversial and most of the right-of-way is secured. The project is already a top priority for the ST3 package, so its inclusion should be considered a given unlike some other more marginal projects. Last, the project makes the Overlake extension function and connects Redmond’s growing population to regional employers. Funneling Eastside LINK riders to Overlake during the gap between 2023 and 2030 was always problematic. Accelerating the opening of the downtown extension would reduce the traffic congestion to a more manageable time frame. For these reasons, OneRedmond is advocating that Sound Transit start the engineering for the Redmond extension now, in advance of ST3. Who knows, with the proper resources there could be the possibility of

simultaneous construction of both projects. Redmond LINK is not a question of IF but WHEN; and the answer is NOW.

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An American Muslim woman’s response to the Jan. 14 GOP debate When politicians or commentators talk about Islam or Muslims, they should think about the effects of their words on the everyday lives of millions of American Muslims, especially the American Muslim children growing up across our nation. To those children, I say as a Harvard Law educated American Muslim woman: “You have the right to grow up with the same hopes and dreams as any young American. You can be a fully practicing Muslim and a full-fledged American.” Anti-Muslim hate speech is dangerous in the hate crimes that it incites against these children and their families. It is also dangerous because it sends a harmful message to millions of American Muslim kids. It can shatter their hopes for a better future, of a life fulfilled — the American Dream. [ more LETTERS page 5 ]

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RASP to blend its written, spoken art with the visual arts SAMANTHA PAK spak@redmond-reporter.com

People watch a Redmond Association of Spokenword (RASP) performance. A kick-off party and reading will take place Jan. 29 at the VALA Art Center in Redmond Town Center, RASP’s new home. Courtesy photo

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I am an American. I am a U.S. citizen. I am a registered voter. I am a practicing Muslim. My parents taught me Prophet Muhammad’s teaching that Muslims, both women and men, should pursue high levels of education, and inspired by this Islamic teaching, I worked hard to get into Harvard Law School and went on to become partner at a Seattle law firm and then general counsel at a healthcare IT company. A 2009 Gallup Poll on American Muslims found that American Muslim women are the second most highly educated religious group of women in the U.S., and are just as likely as American Muslim men to have a college degree or higher education.

Aneelah Afzali Interfaith and Outreach Committee member at Redmond’s Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS)

Offering some perspective on Group HealthKaiser Permanente partnership I am writing to offer some perspective on Group Health’s recent acquisition agreement with Kaiser Permanente. As a Group Health physician who has provided care in our Eastside clinics for nearly 10 years, I would like to share

will be the first reading at RASP’s new location. “It benefits both of us really nicely,” said RASP board member Michael Welch about the change. Jessica Lambert, founder and executive director for VALA Eastside, agreed. “We are very excited at VALA to share space and programming with RASP,” she said. “This partnership has been a long time coming and makes sense on so many levels.” Welch said now that RASP will be at VALA in

how this agreement will improve health care for my patients. As a physician, I’m keenly aware of the increasingly complex and costly health care market. Every day my patients are impacted by rapidly rising drug costs, expensive technology and needed facilities upgrades. At Group Health, our mission is to provide the best possible care at affordable prices, but rising costs increasingly challenge our best efforts. Kaiser Permanente will provide Group Health stability to confront these costs and continue delivering quality, affordable care. As a larger, culturally similar organization, Kaiser has pledged to invest $1 billion over a decade into Group Health, enabling our members to benefit from a like-minded partner and better resourced care teams. Members will also benefit from our shared focus on evidence-based, coordinated, multi-specialty care that is proven nationally and regionally to provide the best patient outcomes. Kaiser’s acquisition of Group Health will keep alive our successful care model and amplify it throughout Washington. Group Health faces an increasingly challenging future. With Kaiser Permanente as our partner, we will gain needed investment and stability benefiting our patients, members and our state. I encourage all eligible Group Health voting members to choose “yes” for a stronger, more promising future.

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RTC, they are hopeful that they will attract more traffic. In addition to building their audience, he said RASP can also help build VALA’s audience as many of RASP’s audience members are not familiar with VALA.

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reading events, which are free and held on the last Friday of the month. The events are a mix of poets, novelists and nonfiction writers, and everyone is welcome. Readings usually have a featured reader, followed by an open mic session during which people can share their work. Signups for the open mic start at 6:30 p.m. and the readings begin at 7 p.m. For many years, readings were held at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center. Jan. 29

poet Chris Jarmick, who is also looking forward to RASP’s new location. “It’s really exciting, I think, that they are moving to the new space,” he said. Jarmick said the new location at the town center is easier to get to and it will be good to be surrounded by art. Next week’s reading will be from 6-9 p.m. at the VALA Art Center & Studios, with a special kick-off event at 6 p.m. In addition to its monthly readings, Heavener said RASP holds a Poetry & Prose Circle from 6:308:45 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Redmond Regional Library at 15990 N.E. 85th St. in downtown. Writers can share their work and they occasionally write to prompts provided by the facilitator. [ more RASP page 6 ]

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From hosting readings and open mic nights to offering various writing workshops for all ages, the Redmond Association of Spokenword (RASP) has given poets and other writers a forum to read and share their work and receive feedback. The organization has been promoting the literary arts on the Eastside for nearly 20 years since its inception in 1997. But come next week, RASP will be blending its work with the visual arts as it moves into its new location at the VALA Art Center & Studios at 7330 164th Ave. N.E. in Redmond Town Center (RTC). “This is the perfect opportunity to blend our written and spoken art with the visual arts,” said RASP President Michael Heavener. “It’s exciting to be surrounded by art that inspires our imagination and creativity. We’ve wanted to partner with VALA for a long time.” VALA will be RASP’s new home for its monthly

Lambert added, “We know that sharing audiences and venue, the exchange of creative ideas and working side by side will be beneficial to both our organizations and our artistic community.” With this new partnership, Welch said they also hope to broaden the type of programming they offer. For example, they are looking into holding a wine tasting alongside their reading event in April. “That should be a lot of fun,” he said. Welch, who served two terms as poet laureate for the City of Redmond, is the curator for RASP’s monthly readings, meaning — with input from other board members — he is responsible for bringing in the featured readers for the event. Next week’s featured reader will be Kenmore

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riving into Bellingham, the fog begins to clear. The sun shines brightly upon the bay and a crisp, cold January day lays ahead. A few lone ships glide across the water and Mount Baker plays peekaboo with the eastern horizon. It’s during this unexpected off-peak season that Hotel Bellwether provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing, luxury vacation. From the moment of arrival, Bellwether staff treats guests as though they are family. Attentive and quick-to-smile, each person is passionate about Bellwether and the community it belongs to. Though there is an abundance of mustsee points of interest in the area, Hotel Bellwether operates as a fully-inclusive resort. Entertainment is provided five to seven nights per week and The Lighthouse Bar & Grill offers gourmet meals daily. The interior of the hotel is furnished with ornate antiques, many of which are imported. Dignified decor mingles seamlessly with modern amenities and offers a warm whisper of European elegance. A subtle nautical flair coaxes the eye outward to breathtaking views of Bellingham Bay. A manual wind-up grandfather clock sits atop the lobby staircase. Its sculpted wooden details are reminiscent of a ship’s figurehead: two women taking watch over the Hotel Bellwether helm. Scattered carefully among the walls is the familiar work of local artists. A sense of comfort and friendliness is infused into the environment. The hotel’s economically standard rooms are extravagant and plush with Jacuzzi tubs and in-room fireplaces, but it’s the upgraded suites that offer a night of regal distinction. The renowned Lighthouse Suite is the pinnacle of Hotel Bellwether. It’s a romantic retreat for the couple seeking a unique Pacific Northwest journey. A reserved parking spot, signature blue door and ship-wheel key welcome guests into the private Lighthouse. Fresh fruit and a variety of locally-sourced amenities are accompanied by a handwritten note, welcoming the Lighthouse’s overnight keepers. A spiral staircase

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winds up to a sunroom and full circle balcony on the third floor. It’s tempting to hideaway in the romantic seclusion of the 900-square foot Lighthouse for an entire weekend. But Hotel Bellwether has much more to offer by way of elite dining and live entertainment. The Lighthouse Bar & Grill is a Northwest culinary treasure. The food is thoughtfully and ardently prepared with the love and care of an artist, by Executive Chef Michael Grogan. Each course exceeds excellence. Notable dishes include the Dungeness crab and hollandaise omelet with a rosemary English muffin for breakfast, clam chowder drizzled with paprika-infused oil for lunch, and grilled wild salmon for dinner. Menu items are clearly marked to identify gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options. Trista, Bellwether’s friendly and attentive waitress, suggests the perfect wine to accompany lunch and a walk around the marina to follow. It settles the stomach and invigorates the soul. Following dinner and cocktails, a fire is lit in the courtyard as the sun sets and dock lights begin to glow green in the distance. Hotel Bellwether anticipates what their guests desire and in the past, has even offered late checkout during playoff games so fans can watch football in the lounge. From the prestigious, wood-paneled boardroom, to the OldWorld wine cellar and expansive Bellwether Ballroom, hotel staff is happy to accommodate personally tailored events of all sizes. Whether you’re seeking a wedding venue, family vacation or simply a place to moor your boat and enjoy lunch, find out what Hotel Bellwether has to offer. Visit www.hotelbellwether.com to learn more about this waterfront getaway. Ask for the Lighthouse Suite and enjoy the best view in the state!

School district considers $398M bond to fund new schools, repair older ones MEGAN CAMPBELL mcampbell@issaquahreporter.com

To address continued enrollment growth, the Lake Washington School District Board of Directors is considering a $398 million bond. “Basically we’ve done everything we can with the facilities we have,” district spokeswoman Kathryn Reith said. “Really, to do the kind of expansion we need, it takes a bond measure.” The bond, which might be sent to voters on the April ballot, will fund three new schools and repair some of the oldest facilities in operation. The school board is expected to vote on the measure at Monday’s meeting. If the bond measure passed, the 2015 tax rate would not increase, Reith said.

Williams earns master’s degree with coursework via Project Dragonfly, Woodland Park Zoo Redmond’s Heather Williams has earned a master of arts in teaching degree in the biological sciences from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) with coursework through Project Dragonfly and Woodland Park Zoo. Since being accepted to the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) master’s degree in 2013, Williams has explored conservation and education in Borneo, while also conducting projects that have made a difference in the Redmond area. Williams is a science teacher at Valley View Middle School in Snohomish. The AIP, a groundbreaking graduate degree focused on inquiry-driven learning and social change, combines coursework at

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RASP has also hosted a Poets in the Park event twice, held writing workshops for teens and special readings for events such as the release of its first-ever anthology a few years ago. Heavener said they also try to stay in sync and offer activities that align with events such as Poetry Month, Haiku Month and National Novel Writing

The 2016 bond would be followed-up by subsequent measures in 2018, 2022 and 2026. The 2016 bond would fund the most immediate needs, while the others would focus on long-term needs, according to district documents. Among other things, the 2016 bond would fund two new elementary schools and a new middle school to be placed in Redmond; it would upgrade the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center to include a preschool; and it would replace portables at Explorer Elementary School in Redmond. In Sammamish, the bond would fund remodeling or replacing and enlarging Margaret Mead Elementary School. In Kirkland, the bond would fund remodeling or replacing and enlarg-

ing Juanita High School and Peter Kirk Elementary School. After 10 years of flat or decreased enrollment, in 2009, the district’s enrollment spiked, averaging 625 students each year. “That’s the size of a large elementary school,” Reith said. In fall 2015, the district moved up in the rankings, named fourth largest in the state, trailing only Tacoma, Spokane and Seattle school districts in size. The Lake Washington School District is expected to continue to grow to more than 30,000 students by 2020-2021. The school district’s Long-term Facilities Planning Task Force had recommended a plan to build new schools and mend older ones, which the board of directors approved in November.

Woodland Park Zoo and seven other U.S. partner institutions with collaborative work in Dragonfly’s web-based learning communities. Since 2004, Dragonfly and its international partner institutions have engaged more than 1,850 people in firsthand education and conservation research in communities and zoos throughout the country and at critical field sites in Africa, Australia, Asia and the Americas. Project Dragonfly reaches millions of people each year through inquirydriven learning media, public exhibits and graduate programs worldwide. Dragonfly is based in the department of biology at Miami University. Miami was established in 1809 and is listed as one of the eight original public ivies. The AIP is accepting applications for the 2016 cohort until Feb. 28 at http:// AIP.MiamiOH.edu.

King County seeks nominations for Earth Heroes at School awards program

Month. Despite its name, Heavener said RASP is open to anyone and everyone, regardless of where they’re from. He said the all-volunteer organization does not require any sort of membership and people can attend events and participate as they are able and willing to. Their demographics, Heavener said, range from teens to seniors in their 80s.

“And then there are those of us who are in between,” he said. In addition to the wide range in ages, RASP participants also come from varied backgrounds, including military veterans, a presbyterian priest, Microsoft employees and teachers. For more information about RASP, visit www. raspread.com.

King County is seeking nominations for the Earth Heroes at School program, which recognizes students, teachers, staff, school volunteers, programs and even entire schools that are doing the important work of protecting the environment and teaching others to do the same. Nominations for the 2016 Earth Heroes at School are due March 11, and winners will be honored at an event May 5. Earth Heroes can be nominated by colleagues, classmates and the public. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nomination forms are available at: http://your. kingcounty.gov/ solidwaste/education/ earth-heroes.asp.

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It may be chilly outside but the Redmond housing market continues to be hot for sellers. In December, pending sales of singlefamily homes dropped 45.8 percent, from 48 to 26, but pending sales were only 7.1 percent lower than December of 2014. This drop was anticipated due to the holidays. However, since inventory dropped from 1.4 to .8, a 29.6 percent drop, it is clear that if there were more homes on the market pending sales would have been higher. Homes are snatched up as soon as they hit the market. Overall, new listings fell 20.7 percent last month but were 11.5 percent lower than a year ago. “Year 2015 was the second best year on record,” said Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate. “The real estate market will be more intense in 2016. The Redmond culture, including its high percentage of local tech companies, strong school system, and proximity to both downtown Bellevue and Seattle, make it a very desirable area. It’s a fast market, and what inventory does come on the market gets immediate action. We would be selling more homes if we had the inventory.” “Those of us lucky enough to spend time in

RHS STUDIO JAZZ ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM BIG-BAND SWING MUSIC

Dancers of all ages are invited to join the Redmond High School Studio Jazz Orchestra for an evening of live big-band swing music from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E.

Songs will include toe-tappin’ favorites like “In the Mood” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” with a few waltzes thrown in for good measure. All proceeds will support the orchestra’s trip to perform at Carnegie Hall in April. Tickets are limited and can be requested at RedmondBand@ hotmail.com.

[ LIFESAVERS from page 1] kit and an RFD shirt. Redmond Fire Chief Tommy Smith presented them with the medals, thanking them for being a part of a successful call, noting that as firefighters, that is not always the case. “This is a team effort,” he said about responses to emergencies such as this. “It means so much to us.” Firefighter Paul Atkinson, who also spoke during Monday’s event, added that there are a series of four actions that help reduce mortality in cases of cardiac arrest, creating a chain of survival. Those four links are: early access to 911, early access to CPR, early defibrillation and early advanced life support. Thanks to everyone involved that day, Atkinson said Jason received all of that. Atkinson also acknowledged Arena Sports and praised them for not only having an AED onsite, but also having staff who know how to access the device. Mike Hilley, medical services administrator for RFD, said people like Teresa, Funk and the others are what closes the gap between a cardiac arrest and when paramedics arrive. He said situations such as Jason’s are evidence of how well it works when people are willing to help and participate, stressing the importance of having more AEDs in businesses and more people learn CPR.

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Jan Sprake, left, executive director for the Medic One Foundation, talks with Jason Kingsbury, who recently experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. SAMANTHA PAK, Redmond Reporter still recall as he did not experience any memory loss like some cardiac arrest patients do — Jason thanked everyone involved in saving his life, having a difficult time describing all of his feelings of gratitude. “Intellectually, you understand,” he said about people stepping up and taking action to help. “It means a lot.” Teresa said when it came to doing something, people did not hesitate and no one needed to be told what to do. “They just did it,” she said. Jason said he has no history of cardiac arrest in his family, although there have been a few relatives who have had heart attacks, which is what he and Teresa thought was what had happened to him. Teresa said it took a few weeks for it to sink in that what her

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soccer about six or seven weeks after his episode. He now has a defibrillator in his chest that monitors his heart activity and can shock him if he experiences another cardiac arrest. Jason was also taking heart medication until December but no longer needs it. “What happened to me is, you know, more or less reparable if you survive,” he said, stressing the latter, again expressing his gratitude to those who helped save his life.

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Redmond know what an amazing place it is to live and work because of its natural beauty and abundance of amenities,” said Mona Spencer, managing broker of John L. Scott Real Estate’s Redmond office. “Unfortunately, for buyers there is not currently an abundance of homes for sale, which is one reason why prices continue to rise, selling in multiple offers, at approximately 101 percent over list price. The average price per square foot for a Redmond home has increased dramatically in the last year, from $218/square foot in December of 2014 to $256/square foot last month.” In neighborhoods such as downtown, Grass Lawn and Education Hill, for example, there is extreme buyer demand and extremely low inventory, she says. “One of the contributing factors for the low inventory is that sellers are reluctant to put their homes on the market for fear that they will not be able to find a replacement home. If you’re thinking of selling, and the timing is right, it’s a great time to do so.” Looking ahead: January-February: The number of new resale listings will be in short supply. March through the end of summer: The number of new listings will increase. Price appreciation will continue within selected price ranges in each market area where there is a shortage/low inventory of homes to sell.

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STATE OF WASHINGTON SUPERIOR COURT KING COUNTY ERIC WIBERG, an individual, Plaintiff, v. KYLE STOCKDALE, an individual, KELSEY FAYE LARSEN, an individual, and GREGORY (“GENE”) RIECK, an individual, Defendants. No. 15-2-05441-4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: DEFENDANT, Gregory (“Gene”) Reick A lawsuit has been started against you in the Superior Court of King County by Eric Wiberg, Plaintiff. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 18th day of December and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Eric Wiberg, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, Rani Sampson of Overcast Law Offices, PS, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This action asserted by plaintiff, Eric Wiberg is for the money damages arising from damages arising from a residential lease in the amount of $4,728.15 together with interest and attorney fees. DATED this 7th day of December, 2015. Overcast Law Offices p.s. By: /s/ David A. Kazemba David A. Kazemba, WSBA #48049 Attorneys for Plaintiff Overcast Law Offices 23 S. Wenatchee Ave, Suite 320 Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 663-5588 tele (509) 662-5508 fax Published in Redmond Reporter on December 18, 25, 2015; January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. #1490648.

Countrycraft Homes LLC, 14410 Bel Red Rd, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98007, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, 201 Development East Short Plat, is located at Tax parcel 0225069081 located at the intersection of NE 97th Street (if extended), and 255th Avenue NE (if extended), in Redmond, in King County. This project involves 2.4 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road, Utilities construction activities. The receiving waterbody is Wetland VS24, ultimately discharging to the Snoqualmie River north / northeast of the site. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology, Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater, P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696. Published in Redmond Reporter on January 15, 2016 and January 22, 2016. #1513079.

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From left, Janet Richards, Paige Norman and James McDaniel are among a group of Education Hill residents who have started a civic-focused Facebook group for the neighborhood. SAMANTHA PAK, Redmond Reporter their goal of keeping things civil as people will be able to talk face-toface with people, even those who disagree with them, and realize it’s not just someone on the other side of a computer screen. “It’s a neighbor,” he said. As of right now, EdHNA meetings will be at 7 p.m. on the first

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Thursday of the month. Meetings will be held at First Baptist Church of Redmond at 16700 N.E. 95th St. Norman said they had about two dozen people attend that first meeting, including elected officials and staff from the city — some of whom have since gathered information requested by EdHNA members and gotten back

to the group with that information. Richards said things went well at the meeting, even though not everyone held the same opinions and perspectives. “It was a very civil exchange of ideas,” she said. For more information on EdHNA, email edhillna@outlook.com or visit tinyurl.com/zzaqhj9.

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Norman said they are still working on building their membership. As of Thursday afternoon, the Facebook group’s membership was at 176. Norman said anyone is welcome to join the Facebook group, even if they do not live on Education Hill. Although, she did note that the group is a “closed” group on Facebook, which just means a person cannot see anything posted until they join. Norman, who moved to the neighborhood in 1987, said with EdHNA, they want to create a friendly and welcoming environment in which people are comfortable with each other. “We all want that,” McDaniel said, adding that they want to find a balance between being formal enough to get things done and informal enough that people — especially new residents — are not too intimidated to join. In addition to the Facebook group, EdHNA will also hold in-person meetings, the first of which was just a few weeks ago. McDaniel said these meetings will help with

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individual resident just representing his or her self. McDaniel added that in sharing the group consensus with the city, they will also share if the group is split in its opinions. “(City officials) might not know that the neighborhood is split (on an issue),” he said. Norman acknowledged that not everyone will feel the same on any given issue and they hope with EdHNA, neighbors will be able to disagree on things and do it with civility. She added that it is important for people to hear and learn from others who disagree with them and to learn why they feel the way they do. McDaniel said the group is also a way for people who want to engage and get more in-

volved in the community — but don’t want to run for office — to help out and initiate change. He, Norman and Richards also said the group can be helpful for those who just want to be more informed, those who may not have the time to attend city council meetings, public hearings and the like or anyone in between. People can participate and get involved to the level they are comfortable with. Richards added that the group is also an opportunity for people to get involved and engage on certain issues — such as construction and development projects — earlier in the process so things don’t boil over and become heated toward the end of a project. Because EdHNA is only a few months old,

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oeing wrapped up a strong performance in 2015 with a record number of airplanes produced and many other accomplishments. But its centennial year will be challenging with a major focus on being more competitive seen as key to the company’s long-term success. Thanks to a tremendous team effort, in 2015 Boeing produced a record 762 commercial airplanes. In 2014 the company delivered 723 airplanes – the previous year, 648. Climbing this hill was not easy, and the entire company takes pride in this achievement, which leads the industry. Other accomplishments in 2015 include building the first 737 MAX, achieving firm configuration of the new 777X airplane design and celebrating the first flight of the KC-46A Pegasus refueling tanker. Boeing also set a record for parts and services orders, expanded the 737 Seattle Delivery Center at Boeing Field and hosted China President Xi Jinping. It’s a different dynamic when it comes to new orders for airplanes. In 2015, Boeing booked 768 orders – a substantial number, but a 50-percent drop from 1,432 in the previous year. And Airbus recently reported they booked more than 1,000 orders – besting Boeing by nearly 25 percent.

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In looking at the numbers, the important thing to note is that airline customers’ priorities have shifted. They are more focused than ever before on the prices they pay for airplanes. Price is what matters and Boeing must respond. “We build and support great airplanes – still the best in the world – but Airbus has improved its quality while

maintaining lower pricing – presenting a tough choice for even our longest-standing customers,” said Ray Conner, Boeing vice chairman and president and CEO of Commercial Airplanes. Boeing believes the competition with Airbus will grow more aggressive this year – especially since timing and external forces could affect large airplane sales. To ensure its long-term position in the market, in 2016 Boeing is sharpening its focus on designing and building quality while accelerating efforts to reduce costs. “This is the first time in our history where we are competing in every single market segment,” Conner said. “It’s head-to-head competition with Airbus, and we’re also preparing for future competition from China, Brazil, Canada and other countries.” The good news is that Boeing announced production rates will climb again this year as the 767 program moves to build two airplanes per month and the 787 rate climbs to build 12 per month. Meanwhile, the 737 program will lay the groundwork for next year’s jump from 42 to 47 jets per month. In July, Boeing will celebrate 100 years of worldchanging innovation. It’s a reminder that together with our local communities, we do great things – each and every year.

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oeing and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), representing more than 20,000 employees, recently announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract extension, following several weeks of discussions. “This tentative agreement recognizes the significant contributions of our engineering and technical workforce and reinforces Boeing’s commitment to the Puget Sound region,” said Boeing Vice Chairman and Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner.

Highlights of the tentative agreement include: n Market leading compensation n Expanded workforce stability protections relative to Puget Sound engineering work movement n A transition benefit to a new retirement program n Modest increases in employee contributions for market-leading health care “These negotiations were possible because SPEEA and Boeing decided not to let our areas of disagreement prevent us from making progress on items where we do agree,” said Ray Goforth, SPEEA executive director in a news statement. “These contract extensions are the result of a lot of hard work and good will. Hopefully, this gives us a template for the future.” For additional information, visit www.boeing.com/speea.

Linking up for the long game: Boeing, Callaway fulfill need for speed Golf company calls on aerospace engineers to help design faster club

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hen engineers from Boeing and the Callaway Golf Co. got together for a cross-industry collaboration last year, the knowledge and experience applied to airplanes on the runway resulted in a golf club that can drive a ball farther down a fairway. An innovation by Boeing engineers to modify air flow around the club contributed to what they have validated through testing as a faster driver — Callaway’s XR 16. The project began last year when Callaway sought the expertise of the world’s leading aerospace company. “We’ve made a lot of strides over the years to improve aerodynamic efficiency in our products, but we decided it might be a good idea to call on the experts at Boeing and ask, ‘could your expertise help us design a faster club?’” said Alan Hocknell, senior vice president of research and development at Callaway. That simple question led to a special assignment for a small team of engineers led by Wayne Tygert, chief project engineer of 787 Airplane Development, and Jeffrey Crouch, Boeing Senior Technical Fellow, Aero Flow Physics, who saw it as an opportunity to learn from experts in other industries. “Reducing drag, controlling air flow and improving aerodynamic performance is a critical part of airplane de-

Callaway Golf’s newly-signed PGA TOUR Pro Marc Leishman tests out the new XR 16 driver.

sign and something we take a lot of pride in doing extremely well,” Crouch said. “I was very curious to see how we could translate our experience to golf club design.”

Newer team members like Adam Clark, an aerodynamics engineer in Flight Sciences, and Harrison Chau, a configuration design engineer in Airplane Configuration and Integration, gained valuable experience on shortflow product development and innovation cycles. Despite the collective knowledge of the Boeing and Callaway group, the project presented some unique challenges, the engineers said. For example, unlike airplanes, drivers move through space with rapid changes in orientation. Crouch, with Clark and Chau, determined that the best method to increase the speed of the driver was to use a local air-flow modifier, called the Speed Step, on top of the club head. The Speed Step essentially alters the flow of air around the driver head enough to improve its speed from the top of the swing through impact with a golf ball. The increased speed upon impact can lead to greater distance for the driven golf ball — something every golfer of any talent level seeks. “I love my job as an aerodynamicist at Boeing, but it’s always great to learn from engineers in other industries,” Clark said. “This was a great opportunity to push myself and grow my skills and experience.”

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A group of teachers from the Puget Sound area attended Airplane 101, hosted by Boeing as part of the company’s STEM outreach efforts.

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ecoming students for the day, a group of Puget Sound area teachers participated in interactive exercises illustrating basic aerodynamic principles such as lift, thrust, drag and weight that they could take back to their classrooms during a recent day-long Airplane 101 class in Everett, Wash. The program, hosted by Flight Services Marketing and the Museum of Flight, is one way Boeing aims to build students’ interest and skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). By bringing teachers in to experience airplanes up close and talk with experts, Boeing gives them a unique perspective on the principles of flight, which they can then share with their students. Larry Seto, product marketing manager of flight training for Flight Services, led the teachers through the interactive exercises. Later, the lessons came to life when the group toured the Commercial Airplanes factory and the 787 Dreamliner static test bed, where they saw how Boeing simulates stresses on the airframe.

“I now can offer my students realworld examples of careers in aviation,” one teacher wrote in an anonymous evaluation of the class. Another wrote, “I plan to use these teaching techniques and examples in my class.” The teachers indicated that touring the production line — and taking aerospace knowledge beyond books — was particularly important to them. “I like having personal experience to refer to when teaching,” one teacher wrote. As Boeing prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2016, preparing and inspiring future innovators is a key focus, and programs like this can help influence the education environment, according to Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services. “Teachers play an incredible role in shaping our future workforce,” Carbary said “This was a great opportunity to give teachers the tools they need to incorporate basic aviation principles into their curriculum.”

“Teachers play an incredible role in shaping our future workforce. This was a great opportunity to give teachers the tools they need to incorporate basic aviation principles into their curriculum.” — Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services

Renee Amoe Olsen and Ken Toshiki Kumakura, both from Raisbeck Aviation High School, use simple props to try out exercises designed to illustrate basic aerodynamic principles.

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Boeing employees get in the spirit of the holidays The results are in and Boeing employees’ tremendous generosity helped give joy, happiness and warmth to many people in need this holiday season. ■ $103,370 in donations were provided with $60,756 company match that purchased 3,000 gifts to 5,600 foster children through the Treehouse Holiday Magic program ■ 748 families made up of 1,272 adults and 1,902 children along with 1,047 seniors and 305 individuals with special needs were supported ■ 14,106 toys were collected for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program

Navos’ new Behavioral Healthcare Center for Children,Youth & Families expands services for vulnerable children, youth and their families by bringing together programs provided by Navos and our partners, Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center and Seattle Children’s Home, in a compelling natural setting on Lake Burien.

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SEATTLE — Navos was funded a significant grant of $250,000 toward the build-out, equipment and furnishings for the new pediatric primary care clinic located at their Behavioral Healthcare Center Campus in Burien. Each year, Navos helps more than 25,000 low-income children, youth and adults with serious emotional and mental health issues to recover their individual potential and improve their lives.

$37,000 grant for new van for mobility program SEATTLE — The Lighthouse for the Blind was funded $37,500 for a new Toyota Sienna van to support the Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Program. The new van will benefit the more than 175 blind and/or deaf individuals and replaces the failing 15-year old van that the agency currently uses.

$40,000 grant for IT support WESTERN WASHINGTON — $40,000 was funded to Compass Health for computers and equipment that will provide IT support to meet the significant demand for their mental healthcare services. Compass Health provides innovative mental health services to over 20,000 at-risk, high-need children and adults each year.

$22,200 for medical facility STANWOOD — $22,200 was funded to Safe Harbor Free Clinic for medical equipment at their facility located in Stanwood. Safe Harbor provides free quality medical care and referral services for residents in Snohomish, Island, and Skagit Counties. The equipment funded by ECF will help the clinic expand services and provide high quality, low cost healthcare to uninsured and underinsured families and individuals.

$18,960 for senior center ARLINGTON — Stillaguamish Senior Center was granted $18,960 for a communication system upgrade. Their current phone system was over 20 years old, and did not connect the senior center with their four low-income senior housing apartment buildings, or the community at large. Stillaguamish Senior Center offers a wide range of health, education, recreation, social services, housing and volunteer opportunities for their participants.

$40,000 to youth transportation SEATTLE — Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission was funded $40,000 for a new 10-passenger van to transport at-risk, lowincome students. The van will be used to transport youth from school to the After-School site and then home after programming, as well as field trips, camps, and community events.

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Redmond High girls basketball: playing hard, having fun ANDY NYSTROM anystrom@redmond-reporter.com

SecondStory Repertory presents ‘Stuart Little’ “Stuart Little” is currently on tap for SecondStory Repertory’s Theater for Young Audiences series. Adapted by Joseph Robinette and based on the book by E.B. White, performances are set for 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 6. The theater is located at 7325 166th Ave. N.E., Suite

Craig, Egberg and senior Kate Henderson. “I’m all about that team basketball and sharing the ball and working it around, so that’s big for us,” Graham said, adding that if her team can display 32 minutes of solid basketball each night,

they’ll succeed on the scoreboard. For Milloy, the keys are: “Just playing hard and playing smart and also just communicating and playing as a team.” Redmond put it all together at the 2015 Surf ’N Slam Tournament in

San Diego over Christmas break when the Mustangs won the Slam division championship and notched a 3-0 record. Hartman was most valuable player of the division and Craig and sophomore Andrea Dang made the all-tournament team.

F250, Redmond. For ticket information, visit www.sec ondstoryrep.org. According to SecondStory Rep’s website: “This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original are captured in this adaptation by Joseph Robinette, who also dramatized the highly acclaimed stage version of ‘Charlotte’s Web.’ The many adventures — both big and small —of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this story theatre presentation. The acting ensemble plays many human and animal roles in a series of delightful scenes that make up the

marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse trying to survive in a ‘real people’s world.’”

each fly should be used. The 10-week course — number 57588 — will be held at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday starting Feb. 4 and running through April 7. All classes will be held at the Redmond Senior Center Room 111 (8703 160th Ave. N.E.), except for the fly casting lesson and the Morning on the Stream field trips. These two classes will be held at the river — one to learn fly casting and the other to actually practice what you have learned and catch a trout. Field trip dates will be decided by weather. Cost is $80 (for Redmond residents) or $96 (for nonresidents). There is an additional fee of $20 for the course manual, payable to the

instructor on the first day of class. For more information, or to sign up for the class, call Redmond Parks and Recreation at (425) 556-2314. • In the fly tying course, students will learn the basics, types of fly tying materials, hooks, equipment and how to use them. Students will tie nine or more basic fly patterns to develop their understanding of the various types of flies available: dry fly, nymphs, attractors, streamers, emergers, wet flies and terrestrials. The eight-week course — number 57589 — will be held at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday starting Feb 3. All classes will be held at the Redmond Senior Center Room 111. Cost is $80 (for Redmond residents) or $96 (for

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Redmond High sophomore Katie Hartman said it’s been a rough season for her basketball squad in 4A Kingco, but the girls have become stronger each game and the Mustangs hope to finish with some victories. “We’re so young, so every day we’re in practice, we see big jumps in improvement,” said head coach Ashley Graham, whose team was 2-10 in the tough Kingco league and 5-12 overall at press time. Seniors Sierra Craig and Maddie Egberg and sophomore Teagyn Ohrt have put up some solid scoring numbers during the season and Hartman and freshman Kiki Milloy have been forces inside, each with an average of about 10 rebounds per game. Assistant coach Mackenzie Flynn said that Hartman (5-foot10) and Milloy (5-foot11) are both relentless, tough players who have a knack for going for loose basketballs. Graham said that Ohrt (5-foot-11) can

“I think it was a really good bonding experience for our whole team because that was our first travel tournament together,” said Craig, while Graham noted that the experience gave the Mustangs a boost of confidence and spurred them on to play tough and be competitive. Craig said the Mustangs earned a hardfought 48-42 victory over Battle Ground in the final game in San Diego. Battle Ground came out stronger than Redmond expected and Craig and company had a serious talk at halftime that helped turn things around. According to Craig, the conversation went something like this: “We’re not losing, we have to win. We came down here for this and we just gotta pull together as a team and go turn it on.” The Mustangs’ effort and energy prevailed in the end. Hartman added that it’s been a memorable season, one in which the girls are playing hard, having fun and making the best of every situation.

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ARCH addresses county affordable-housing concerns AARON KUNKLER akunkler@bothell-reporter.com

Housing in King County is in high demand, and low- to moderate-income residents are feeling the crunch. East King County, stretching from Kenmore to Issaquah to Bellevue, has seen a dramatic increase in living costs during the past decade, according to 2015 data from A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH). This increase is due largely to an increase in those looking for housing, as the area emerged from the Great Recession, a housing deficit and stagnant wages for many working people. During the past three decades, east King County has gone from having a surplus of housing, to employing a workforce that requires 25 percent more housing than is available. The situation is only expected to get worse over the next 20 years with the addition of a projected 133,000 jobs, requiring some 95,000 additional housing units, according to

ARCH. Currently, there are only 60,500 housing units planned, according to the data. ARCH is an organization that was created in 1992 through an inter-local agreement between east King County cities to address affordable-housing concerns. The organization works with the cities to preserve and expand affordable housing, but with real estate costs nearly doubling since its inception, and funding commitments from cities holding steady and falling well below inflation, it is struggling to meet the area’s housing needs, particularly for low-income residents. “It takes so much to get from the market all the way down to low income,” ARCH Director Arthur Sullivan said. “To get to low income, it’s always needed direct assistance.”

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The organization uses three main routes to encourage the creation of affordable housing. The first is trying to cre-

ate diversity through the private sector where cities zone to allow more flexibility in the creation of multifamily housing, including apartments, duplexes and backyard cottages. Second is by offering incentives to private contractors through actions like requiring new developments to retain a portion of new units for affordable housing, waiving permit fees and other direct incentives. Third is direct assistance through funds donated by member cities into an ARCH trust fund, coupled with county, state and federal dollars to directly construct new housing, purchase land and acquire existing housing. The first two options generally benefit residents who make 50 to 80 percent of the area’s median annual income of around $70,600, according to ARCH. Seattle’s annual median income is $62,000, and $70,567 countywide. Fifty-four percent of households in east King

County cities earn more than $84,700, while nearly one-third Eastside residents earn no money annually up to 80 percent of the area’s median income. However, income levels overall have declined in recent years, with half of the Eastside’s workers falling below the 40th percentile of area earners, reflecting a national trend of income inequality. Of those making $35,300 or less, 75 percent are cost burdened, meaning they spend more than one-third of their income on housing. Of these, there are 25,000 households in east King County which are extremely cost burdened, meaning they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing, and are often younger residents and seniors on fixed income. According to ARCH data, average monthly rent in Eastside cities was $1,362 in 2013, the most recent year available, as compared with $1,173 countywide.

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In a nutshell, this means ever-increasing numbers of Eastside residents are having a harder time paying for housing. For low- and very lowincome residents, ARCH and local cities use direct funds to try and help, but even still, only 7 percent

of housing is affordable to households making less than $21,200 annually, compared with 15 percent countywide, according to ARCH. Since 1993, more than $42 million in east King County city funds have been made available through various funding sources, and ARCH has funded more than 3,000 housing units, although the number of housing units cities actually created was much lower, and heavily skewed toward households earning between 50 to 80 percent of the median income. According to ARCH data, between 1993 and 2002, Eastside cities created only 36 percent of 445 planned affordable housing units for households making less than $35,300 annually, this fell to a paltry 18 percent of 445 between 2003 and 2012. In contrast, these cities created 361 housing units, or nearly 115 percent of their goal of 315 units, for households earning between $35,300 to $56,499 annually from 1993 to 2002. This also dropped during 2003 to 2012, with only 225 of some 315 anticipated units being constructed.

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also trying to address ever-increasing rents and stagnant wages. The Low Income Housing Institute Director Sharon Lee thinks cities could be doing more. “I think there’s a lot of talk about how unaffordable the Eastside is,” she said. “I think ARCH should do a bigger (funding) ask, and the elected mayors and city council members should be making affordable housing a high priority.” She said with area growth, cities could implement a fee on new developments to be put directly toward creating or acquiring low-income housing. Her organization also works at acquiring property to develop low-income housing in the greater Seattle area. There are two on the Eastside in Kenmore and Bellevue. Section eight vouchers are also used to help low-income earners find housing. These vouchers use federal dollars, and are managed by the King County Housing Authority. “We’re acutely aware of the skyrocketing rents both in north King County and east King County areas,” Deputy Executive Director Dan Watson said. While rents have been rising, section eight funding from Washington, D.C. has not increased in recent years. “It’s been a very challenging situation in the last several years because of the increases in private market rents, and the costs to the program to try and keep up with those rents,” he said. Section eight vouchers are awarded through application to a lottery process. Lottery winners are placed on a waiting list to receive one of the 11,400 vouchers available countywide outside the city of Seattle, and only become available when a voucher holder relinquishes them to the county, or the county deems they don’t need further assistance. A section eight voucher ideally allows a renter to pay only 30 percent of their income toward rent, with the county picking up the rest. But with no federalfunding increases and higher rents, many voucher holders end up paying more than 30 percent of their income toward rent. [ more HOUSING page 15 ]

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Watson said his department has to choose between this or reducing service. “One of the consequences of not increasing the assistance in proportion to the increase in rents that we’re seeing is that people have to pay out of their own pockets,” he said. The section eight voucher lottery was opened in January 2015, but the county doesn’t know when it will open again since many people are still on the waiting list. Stagnant wages are one of the major factors keeping affordable housing out of reach for many people, and while Seattle passed a $15 minimum wage and has discussed rent control, Watson said he’s not sure if these approaches will be effective on the Eastside. “I think that the more realistic approach is both trying to create economic opportunities, and making sure that there is a path and a trajectory for people to grow their incomes,” he said. According to a study by the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, updated in 2015, a single adult in east King County needs an annual income of $33,135 to be self-sufficient, covering only basic living costs, requiring an hourly wage of nearly $16.

Minimum wage in Washington state is $9.47 an hour, clocking in around only $25,000 annually. Sixty percent of workers, or more than 183,000 people employed in east King County, work in service industries, where they generally earn between $30,000 to $55,000 annually, with three Eastside areas paying considerably more, according to ARCH data. The next largest sector is retail, employing 27,692 and a median annual income of $32,500, just below a self-sufficient income level. Many of these employees work in the cities they live. “It makes sense for the cities to invest in affordable housing for their own residents,” Lee said. Further solutions could come by way of Eastside cities setting aside portions of new developments for affordable housing, like Bellevue and Redmond do, levying a development tax on new construction like Seattle or licensing a tax on AirB&B units like the city of Portland. As for Sullivan, he thinks affordable housing isn’t just a problem for very low- to moderateincome earners, but one that affects the entire region. “The more stress on the people and their jobs, and your economy eventually suffers,” he said.

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