EDUCATION | Bellevue College chooses David Rule to be new president; Oregon educator expected to start in January [2] R EP O RTER .com BELLEVUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012 A DIVISION OF SOUND PUBLISHING NEWSLINE 425-453-4270 Diversity | Cultural Crossroads showcases a world of entertainment, food and exhibits and international bazaar [6] Business | Beverages and More becomes second big liquor chain to open store in Bellevue [24] Senate Maureen Judge (D): 20,915 46.12% Steve Litzow (R): 24,389 53.78% Position 1 Marcie Maxwell (D): 26,185 58.12% Tim Eaves (R): 18,846 41.83% 41ST DISTRICT Position 1 Ross Hunter (D): 24,634 68.18% Bill Hirt (R): 11,465 31.73% Position 2 Cyrus Habib (D): 21,964 60.8% Hank Myers (R): 14,261 39.33% 48TH DISTRICT 1st District Suzan DelBene (D) 112,459 53.48% John Koster (R) 97,827 46.52% 9th District Adam Smith (D): 122,737 71.39% Jim Postma (R): 49,196 28.61% CONGRESS BY REPORTER STAFF Bellevue voters reelected incumbent state legislators and a congressman Tuesday and also picked a Medina resident for another congres- sional seat and a Kirkland resident for the Legis- lature. Headed back to Olympia are Sen. Steve Litzow, Reps. Marcie Max- well and Judy Clibborn in the 41st District, and Rep. Ross Hunter in the 48th. Joining Hunter in Olympia will be Cyrus Habib. U.S. Rep. Adam Smith was easily reelected in the 9th con- gressional district. In the open seat for Congress in the 1st District, Suzan DelBene of Medina outpaced John Koster, a member of the Snohomish County Council. Hunter took a commanding lead Tuesday night in the race for Position 1 in the 48th Dis- trict. Hunter, a Democrat, piled up 68.18 percent of the total – to Republican challenger Bill Hirt’s 31.73 percent. In the Position 2 race, Democrat Cyrus Habib of Kirkland outpaced Hank Myers, a member of the Redmond City Council. Habib had 60.58 Incumbents easily win reelection Cyrus Habib thanks his supporters at a victory party Tuesday night at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland. Habib won his race with 60.8 percent of the vote. Carrie Rodriguez, Reporter Newspapers Two Eastside residents were saved in two days due to the quick thinking staff at 24 Hour Fitness and the building’s auto- matic external defibrillator (AED). On Wednesday, Oct. 31, a 79-year-old male collapsed while playing racquetball at the sports club. Staff sprang into action calling 9-1-1, starting CPR, and retriev- ing the club’s AED from the front desk. A staff member provided the electrical shock needed to start the man’s heart. Bellevue paramedics transported the patient to hospital where he is today, conscious and alert. On ursday, Nov. 1, a 66-year-old male collapsed during a Zumba class. Staff called 9-1-1 while a bystander, a local physician, did CPR. With the assistance of a Bellevue Police Officer, the physician was able to provide three shocks the same AED used Wednesday. With some additional CPR and one additional shock, paramedics were able to transport the male patient to Over- lake. He is currently hospitalized in stable condition. e 24 Hour Fitness facility is located at 1505 140th Ave NE. 24 Hour Fitness saves two lives in two days 41st: Litzow and Maxwell 48th: Hunter and Habib Congress: DelBene and Smith Missing child case still unsolved at first anniversary It has been one year since Sky Metalwala, then age 2, disappeared, but the case is still open and active, Bellevue Police say. Sky was reported miss- ing by his mother on Nov. 6, 2011 in Bellevue aſter reporting she ran out of gas and leſt Sky in the ve- hicle while walking to find gas. When she returned, Sky was missing. An inten- sive search took place, but Sky was not located. Anyone with any information regarding Sky should email pdtipline@bellevuewa. gov. Sky Metalwala Steve Litzow Marcie Maxell Ross Hunter Cyrus Habib Suzan DelBene Adam Smith SEE ELECTION, 28 (425) 455-2126 www.OMEGAPHOTO.biz • Visa • Immigration • All Countries • Infants PASSPORT PHOTOS PHOTO SPECIALISTS NEW LOCATION: 210 105th Ave NE, Bellevue Downtown Bellevue, behind Safeway, next to Lawrence the Florist This Weekend Only! More Details Inside! F INE S ILKS & T RIBAL A RT myeyelevel.com 12816 SE 38th St, Ste. C • Bellevue, WA 98006 [email protected] / eyelevelbellevue.com Self-directed learning program COMING SOON! EARLY ENROLLMENT SPECIAL OFFER Eye Level of Bellevue 425-449-8643 Call today for an appointment. ( 425 ) 974-1044 • www.bbic.com bellevue washington
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Diversity | Cultural Crossroads showcases a world of entertainment, food and exhibits and international bazaar [6]
Business | Beverages and More becomes second big liquor chain to open store in Bellevue [24]
Bellevue voters reelected incumbent state legislators and a congressman Tuesday and also picked a Medina resident for another congres-sional seat and a Kirkland resident for the Legis-lature.
Headed back to Olympia are Sen. Steve Litzow, Reps. Marcie Max-well and Judy Clibborn in the 41st District, and Rep. Ross Hunter in the 48th. Joining Hunter in Olympia will be Cyrus Habib.
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith was easily reelected in the 9th con-gressional district. In the open seat for Congress in the 1st District, Suzan DelBene of Medina outpaced John Koster, a member of the Snohomish County Council.
Hunter took a commanding lead Tuesday night in the race for Position 1 in the 48th Dis-trict. Hunter, a Democrat, piled up 68.18 percent of the total – to Republican challenger Bill Hirt’s 31.73 percent.
In the Position 2 race, Democrat Cyrus Habib of Kirkland outpaced Hank Myers, a member of the Redmond City Council. Habib had 60.58
Incumbents easily win reelection
Cyrus Habib thanks his supporters at a victory party Tuesday night at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland. Habib won his race with 60.8 percent of the vote. Carrie Rodriguez, Reporter Newspapers
Two Eastside residents were saved in two days due to the quick thinking sta� at 24 Hour Fitness and the building’s auto-matic external de� brillator (AED).
On Wednesday, Oct. 31, a 79-year-old male collapsed while playing racquetball at the sports club. Sta� sprang into action calling 9-1-1, starting CPR, and retriev-ing the club’s AED from the front desk. A sta� member provided the electrical shock needed to start the man’s heart. Bellevue paramedics transported the patient to hospital where he is today, conscious and alert.
On � ursday, Nov. 1, a 66-year-old male collapsed during a Zumba class. Sta� called 9-1-1 while a bystander, a local physician, did CPR. With the assistance of a Bellevue Police O� cer, the physician was able to provide three shocks the same AED used Wednesday.
With some additional CPR and one additional shock, paramedics were able to transport the male patient to Over-lake. He is currently hospitalized in stable condition.
� e 24 Hour Fitness facility is located at 1505 140th Ave NE.
24 Hour Fitness saves two lives in two days
41st: Litzow and Maxwell48th: Hunter and HabibCongress: DelBene and Smith
Missing child case still unsolved at � rst anniversary
It has been one year since Sky Metalwala, then age 2, disappeared, but the case is still
open and active, Bellevue Police say.
Sky was reported miss-ing by his mother on Nov. 6, 2011 in Bellevue a� er reporting she ran out of gas and le� Sky in the ve-hicle while walking to � nd gas. When she returned, Sky was missing. An inten-sive search took place, but
Sky was not located.Anyone with any information regarding
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The Bellevue College Board of Trustees voted Monday, Nov. 5 to select David L. Rule, Ph.D., to become the institution’s fifth president in its nearly 50-year history.
The vote gives the board authoriza-tion to begin contract negotiations with Rule. Once finalized, he is expected to begin in January.
“The Board of Trustees had an im-portant job: to identify the next leader of Bellevue College who possesses the leadership qualities, values, talents and abilities that are needed to build upon the great strides this college has made over the years,” said Paul Chiles, chair of the board. “I’m happy to say that we’ve found this leader, among a pool of very strong candidates, in Dr. Rule. His extensive experience, his record of cre-ating innovative programs and his focus on student success best position him to lead BC at this critical point.”
Rule will lead the largest community college, and the third largest institution
of higher learning, in Washington state, with 37,000 students annually. The college is currently expand-ing its four-year bachelor’s degree offerings: a Health-care Information Technology degree that enrolled its first class this fall joins two existing bachelor’s degrees, and the college is seeking approval for four more degrees over the next 12 to 24 months.
BC offers a wide range of profes-sional-technical degree and certificate programs in fields such as health sci-ences, information technology, business, criminal justice and early childhood education. The college is also the source of more transfer students to Wash-ington’s public four-year colleges and universities than any other community or technical college in the state.
“I am thrilled to have been chosen as the next president of Bellevue College,” Rule said. “I look forward to beginning this new adventure and working with the trustees, students, faculty, staff, businesses and the community to build on the strong foundation that already exists at this institution.”
Rule comes to Bellevue College from the Rock Creek campus of Portland Community College in Portland, Ore., where he has served as president for the last four years.
Under his leadership, the campus, with 26,000 students, has increasingly put itself on the cutting edge of aca-demic program development, student services, sustainability initiatives and workforce development. It boasts in-novative new curricula in solar-voltaic manufacturing, microelectronics and biosciences. One of his primary respon-sibilities as president has been to over-see the implementation of a $53 million bond measure.
BC names David Rule new president
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Statistics released last week by the FBI show that Bellevue’s 2011 crime rate fell in most statistical categories compared with the previous year.
� e report showed that the number of aggravated assaults in Bellevue dropped from 69 in 2010 to 58 in 2011; robberies fell from 59 to 58; burglaries went from 657 to 607; the� s decreased from 2905 to 2775; and mo-tor vehicle the� s dropped from 207 to 157.
� ere was one murder in Bellevue in 2011, up from zero in 2010, while the number of rapes increased to 23 in 2011, from 10 in 2010, an unusually low number compared to the historical average. Part One Crimes in Bellevue have declined 17 percent since 2008.
� e FBI’s nationwide Uniform Crime Reporting Program collects data annually on speci� c violent crimes and property crimes. Nationally, violent crime fell for the � � h year in a row, dropping 4.5 percent (per 100,000 people) in 2011. Property crime fell for the ninth year in a row, dropping by 1.3 percent.
� e vast majority of property crimes can be avoided by locking the windows and doors of homes and vehicles, leaving nothing of value in the car and using an alarm, police o� cials said.
Police also note that any high-value items with a serial number can be entered into the National Crime Information Center database just like a stolen car. Keeping a record of all serial numbers greatly increases the possibil-ity of stolen property being returned, police said.
Most crimedown in city
� e administrative investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior at a Seahawks game in September involving three Bellevue Police o� cers was com-pleted on Nov. 1. � e investigation is now under command review.
Bellevue Police Chief Linda Pillo has requested her command sta� to have their
recommendations to her by Nov. 9, at which time she will review the case and their recommendations.
During her review, the chief will decide if there were any policy violations and if so, what appropriate discipline to impose. � e o� cers will be noti� ed of the chief ’s decision.
If the chief intends to impose disci-pline, the o� cers have a right to a Lou-dermill (due process) hearing. At that hearing, the o� cer may present their views on the incident and the proposed discipline.
� e public will be noti� ed once the entire process is complete.
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Around TownWhat’s happening in Bellevue and elsewhere
Columnist to keynote EBC luncheonSeattle Times columnist Jerry Large will keynote
Eastside Baby Corner’s (EBC) 3rd Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in Bellevue. Lori Matsukawa of KING TV will emcee the event.
More than 450 local community leaders are expected to attend the luncheon which will raise money to assist the organization’s effort to provide clothes and other children’s needs to the community.
The luncheon will be at the Bellevue Hilton, 300 112th Ave. SE. The luncheon is free and people can register at http://babycorner.org/news-and-events/events/
Leuzzi honored with awardHelen Leuzzi, executive director of The Sophia Way, was
honored with the Women of the Year award Oct. 17 by Bel-levue Business and Professional Women.
This award was presented in conjunction with National Business Women Week in recognition of Leuzzi’s contribu-tion to the well-being of the community.
Hopelink to hold Turkey TrotHopelink’s 12th annual Turkey Trot 5K family fun run &
walk will be held Sunday, Nov. 18 in Kirkland. The event is open to both runners and walkers. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with runners starting the race at 11 a.m. and walk-ers at 11:05 a.m.
The registration fee is $35 for individuals and $30 each for teams of four or more. Both runners and walkers are encouraged to seek pledged donations. For more informa-tion and to register, visit: https://community.hope-link.
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One adult male was arrested Tuesday night within 30 minutes after he robbed the Crossroads RadioShack at gunpoint.
The incident began at approximately 5:52 p.m. in the 1300 block of 156th Ave NE. The witness stated the male suspect displayed a black handgun and then fled out the back of the store with $284 in cash and approximately 15 smartphones.
A police perimeter was quickly established and a K-9 team was deployed. After a description of the suspect was dispatched to patrol units in the area, a motorcycle officer
spotted an individual who matched the description on a Metro bus at 148th Avenue and NE Eighth. The bus was stopped and the subject matching the robbery description was detained. During a search of the suspect a handgun was removed.
The suspect was booked into King County Jail for Rob-bery 1st Degree.
The money and the stolen cell phones were recovered from the suspect’s backpack. The detective assigned to the case obtained a confession from the suspect.
No one was injured during this incident.
Quick arrest made in armed robbery
The Bellevue City Council sounded off Monday, Nov. 5 about an “unwel-come surprise” by Sound Transit to possibly locate a light-rail mainte-nance yard in the city
In a letter that councilmembers ap-proved sending to the Sound Transit Board, they noted “we were assured by Sound Transit … that a mainte-nance base was not needed for East Link or on the Eastside.”
Sound Transit has identified four potential sites in Bellevue and one site in Lynnwood for the rail yard, which would support the agency’s regional network, including East Link. Sound Transit officials told the council they need a 20- to 25-acre site to accom-modate about 80 light rail vehicles, in
addition to the 100-plus vehicles they will keep at their existing maintenance base south of downtown Seattle.
All four Bellevue sites are located in the city’s Bel-Red corridor, and councilmembers said the proposals “would clearly be incompatible” with the city’s plan for the area. Officials rezoned the Bel-Red corridor in 2009 and it’s slated to be transformed from a light industrial area to a mix of resi-dential and office uses focused around development near two future light rail stations.
The letter notes the need for an O&M facility appears driven by the expansion of light rail north of Seattle, so the facility should be located there, rather than an incompatible area of
Bellevue. The council urged Sound Transit to investigate further potential sites along the North Link Extension.
Also, the letter explains, cumulative noise and environmental impacts of such a facility have not been suffi-ciently studied.
The four Bellevue sites are located: at the former International Paper plant, along the BNSF railroad line, south of Northup Way; at the Cad-man ready mix concrete yard on the west side of 130th Avenue Northeast, south of Northup Way; east of 130th Avenue, between SR 520 and Nor-thup Way, in an area now occupied by small businesses; and on 148th Avenue Northeast where a Fred Meyer store currently is located.
Change out throw pillows, throws, candles and art for the holidays – Janet C.
Capture the fragrance and festivity of the holidays with the simple use of fresh garlands splashed with wired ribbon and fun, sparkly trinkets – Coralie W.
Candles, foods, nuts, and candies put smells of the season in the air – Russ C.
Glam up your home – place twinkle lights around windows, mirrors and on top of cabinets. Decorate with shiny, bright accessories for a sparkle – Melodie H.
Use candles or a string of lights in garlands, wreaths or mix them in a bowl of pinecones – Emma G.
LLook for beautiful fabrics to stretch the length of your dining table (clean up the ends but leave the selvage edge) – Cheri Z.
Use vintage or nostalgic family holiday decorations – Karen F.
Pick a country of your heritage and decorate as they would – Frank P.
UUse family crafted accessories to celebrate timeless tradition – Jim D.
Tie decorative ribbons to door knobs, candlesticks, chair backs, stair railings, drapery tie backs, wreaths, etc. Save your ribbons to reuse – untie and press lightly – Tim H.
Find items in your yard to decorate your home for the holidays – branches, moss, pine cones, holly, sticks to hang ornaments. Spray paint or leave
them in their natural state.
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They are here to assist you with ideas, find new furniture and accessories, or re-purpose your existing furniture. We offer over 50 manufacturers to help you find something for
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Decorating for the holidays can be an oveDecorating for the holidays can be an overwhelming task but spending time with family and friends, making and sharing memories can make this an enjoyable season.
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Lend-a-HandThings you can do to help your commuity
AAA Washington has begun its 5th annual Soap for Hope donation drive to collect toiletry items for local shel-ters, food banks and other charitable organizations. Dona-tions made to the Bellevue AAA will benefit the YWCA Women’s Center. The AAA office is located at 14404 NE 20th St., Suite 150.
The City of Medina is sponsoring a food drive benefit-ing Hopelink. Items sought include canned meals, canned meats, cereal, dry beans, fruit (canned and fresh), pasta, peanut butter, rice, soup, tomato products, vegetables (canned and fresh), baby food, paper towels and toilet paper. Donations may be dropped off at City Hall, 8398 NE 12th St.
The Families Helping Families Thanksgiving Food Drive will take place from Nov. 11-18 at the Downtown Bellevue Safeway. Donate cash online at www.thanksgiv-ingfooddrive.com or drop off food contributions at the Downtown Bellevue Safeway.
The Bellevue Fire Department is hosting its annual food and toy drive through Dec. 3. Donations will be ac-cepted at all Bellevue fire stations and City Hall. Requested donations include new, unwrapped toys for infants, youth and teens, including books, games, sports equipment, arts and crafts kits, cars and trucks, dolls and plush animals. Ideas for infants include age appropriate plush animals, toys and gift cards for parents to purchase needed items.
Have you ever hit it off with someone the moment you met? I’m not talking about a first encounter between two people where sparks fly, romance
ensues and they live happily ever after, but rather a chance meeting and a stimulating conversation that makes you
wish you’d met years ago. I had that experience in mid-October,
when I found myself walking into the cavernous banquet hall at Meydenbauer Center to eat cold chicken and make a donation to Hopelink.
I invited myself to the event, after none of my usual table captain friends con-tacted me to twist my arm and request I bring my checkbook. I really wanted to hear guest speaker Jeannette Walls, the author of a page-turner of a memoir
entitled “The Glass Castle.” When I walked into the room and spotted the table
number that matched the number on my name tag, I won-dered if I would know anyone sitting there. I suspected I wouldn’t because I could hardly elbow my way through the crowd, which consisted of dozens of unfamiliar faces.
How disappointed I felt when I looked at the five people sitting at my table. No one I knew and all my age or be-yond. Borrring, I thought, then reminded myself that the meal and check writing would be over in about 90 minutes and that I had come to hear the speaker.
However, as soon as I sat down and the table captain and her friend sitting next to me introduced themselves and started talking, I realized that my assessment couldn’t have been more inaccurate.
The time flew by as we covered more topics in an animated conversation than the television anchors try to squeeze into the evening news. I felt exhilarated. I’ve lived here for years and I imagine they have also. Why hadn’t our paths crossed sooner? Before I knew it, it was time to pay attention to the program, write our checks and say goodbye.
A chance encounter, a personal connection, and a les-son against making snap judgements, all in 30 minutes or less. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event.
Ann Oxrieder has lived in Bellevue for 35 years. She retired after 25 years as an administrator in the Bellevue School District and now blogs about retirement at http://stillalife.wordpress.com/.
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The City of Bellevue will host the fourth annual Master Naturalist Training Program – a free 13 week program that educates volunteers on the importance of ecological restoration and preservation.
Through a series of in-class lectures, field trips, work-shops and restoration projects, volunteers will learn about the area’s wildlife ecology, wetland management, forest restoration, plant identification, cultural history and more.
In exchange for this free environmental training, natural-ists are expected to reciprocate at least five volunteer hours per month up to 100 hours of service in the care of Bellevue’s natural resources. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. Preference will be giving to Bellevue residents.
Those interested should visit http://www.bellevuewa.gov/9182.htm for more information or phone 425-452-4195 or email [email protected].
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Crossroads is already known for em-bracing a wide spectrum of clientele and international cuisine. But last weekend the community gathering spot took the celebration of diversity to the next level, with the 22nd annual Cultural Cross-roads event.
Organized by the Ethnic Heritage Coun-cil, the free celebration featured a selection of the area’s best ethnic entertainment, an international bazaar, and exhibits from all around the world.
On Saturday afternoon, a Sangeet Mok-sha (“devotional song”) group performed classical Indian songs and Ragas on the Market Stage. An offshoot of Seattle-based meditation center Sahaja Meditation, the 8-person musical group is led by Pramod Shete, and has been performing at the Cultural Crossroads event for the past five years.
Vera Tatarnikova has been volunteering at Sahaja for 12 years. She said it helps her clear her mind, and has become a great activity for her family to do together.
“My husband and my 5-year-old medi-tate too,” she said. “It’s great for children’s attention. It helps them focus.”
Tatarnikova said the performance at Cultural Crossroads is a great opportunity to share spiritual music with the commu-nity and to inform them about the classes offered on the Eastside. In addition to their location in Northgate, Sahaja Meditation offers free classes at Crossroads on Thurs-days in the Community Room.
“It’s spiritual music,” said Yuri Frumkin,
who plays clarinet with the group. “When you listen to it, it just makes you happy.”
Frumkin has been playing clarinet most of his life, but started playing with Sangeet Moksha approximately three years ago.
Although Sangeet Moksha originated in India, it is played throughout the world.
“This music is not bound to one reli-gion,” said Shete, who has been studying meditation and playing spiritual music for more than 20 years.
Rather, the songs are rooted in several different countries and traditions, including the Muslim and Hindu faiths. The music, which incorporates singing and chanting, alongside instruments such as drums and sitar, varies in tempo, but maintains a fluid, calming effect.
“You can feel it when you play,” Frumkin said.
Also present at the celebration was the Kabuki Academy of Tacoma. Founded by Mary Mariko Ohno, the academy has been performing Japanese dance and Shamisen music at Cultural Crossroads since its inception.
Dressed in traditional Japanese perfor-mance attire, Ohno and her students per-formed on the dance stage outside of Pier 1 Imports on Saturday afternoon.
This year’s celebration also included a number of vendors selling goods from Russia, Peru and Africa, as well as activi-ties for children.
Cultural Crossroads celebrates diversity in Bellevue
Musicians from Sahaja Meditation’s Sangeet Moksha perform at this weekend’s Cultural Crossroads celebration. KEEGAN PROSSER, Bellevue Reporter
Bellevue 12th wealthiest city in stateA recently released U.S.
Census Bureau report lists Bellevue as the 12th wealth-iest city in Washington with a median family income of $98,342. The survey looked at cities with more than 20,000 residents.
The statistics were representative of income by family group, not
household. They show the median income for a given town or city, meaning they represent the income of a family with equal numbers of families making more and less than it.
Other Eastside cities scoring high on the list are:
Seattle was 16th on the list with a median family income of $91,898.
The median family income in the United States is $62,735, according to the most recent American Community Survey results.
For more on the survey, including the research methods and a fact sheet, you can check out the full results on the U.S. Census Bureau’s website, www.census.gov.
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Humorist Will Rogers once noted that “politics has become so expensive that it takes a lot of money even to be defeated.” If he could only
see it now.Estimates put the cost of the recent presidential
race at $2.6 billion. � at means one side spent more than $1 billion only to lose. We’d hope there was a les-son there – but we doubt it.
If the public were to believe the unending direct mail pieces � ooding mailboxes, countless robo-phone calls, and an unconscionable number of vile “hit pieces” on television, they would conclude that the best candidate for the job should have been “none of the above.” We suspect many people were sick of the whole thing weeks before Nov. 6.
� e blame for a lot of this falls on the “super PACs,” collections of groups outside a politician’s direct campaign that are allowed to raise unlimited amounts of money. � e situation actually is worse since many groups don’t have to register with the Federal Election Commission because they say they are focusing on “educational,” not “political” activities. We’re calling – well, you know – on that.
� is money-grubbing situation isn’t limited to the presidential race. � e cost of political campaigns nationwide is estimated to be $6 million. In our state alone, the race for governor is expected to reach a total cost of $46 million.
Despite this national e� ort, many voters say they don’t expect things to change much regardless of who is elected president.
We may not get the “best candidate that money can buy,” but we’re certainly going to get one who is ridiculously expensive.
– Craig Groshart, Bellevue ReporterLast week, the Bellevue Reporter came
out in support of Referendum 74, a ballot measure regarding the legaliza-
tion of marriage for same sex couples in Washington state.
For me, it was a simple decision. I voted to ap-prove Referendum 74, and I couldn’t be more proud than to work for a paper that felt the same way.
On Tuesday, the state of Washington - and three other states - came to the same conclusion:
“Washington voters sent a resounding message that nothing less than marriage is full equality for gay and lesbian couples. � is victory rounds out a landslide sweep of all four marriage ballot measures this November.”
Now I know this was a touchy issue for many – as I’ve seen the “Reject 74” protes-tors on my way to work every morning for the past month. And I understand some people feel that being gay is “wrong.” But that’s a whole other issue.
But this is equal rights we are talking about. In my opinion, everyone has the right to pursue their own happiness – in
whatever form that may take. Some argue the word “marriage” is de-
� ned as a relationship between a man and a woman, and as such, you can’t rede� ne it. I say, why not? Ideologies change, societ-ies evolve, and the right to marry – along with the privileges it grants – should be applicable to all.
Another argument I’ve been hearing get thrown around is that “everything but mar-riage” is enough. It’s not.
By saying that gay people can have everything BUT - you’re implying they are not worthy. You are saying they are not equal. You are stating they are second class citizens. THAT, my friends, is not OK.
If you were one of the people who decided to vote to reject this measure, I respect your right to make your own deci-sion. However, I fail to see how someone else’s personal relationship is any of your business. It’s pretty simple: if you don’t like gay marriage, then don’t get gay married.
On Tuesday Washington stood up for what is right: acceptance, equality and love. And that is something to celebrate.
Keegan Prosser is a sta� writer with the Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter. She can be contacted at 425-453-4602 or [email protected].
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� e foundation’s impact reaches far and wide. As our own children have
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We all personally support the foundation with annual donations to the All in for Kids campaign and ask that you consider doing the same. The partnership between the Bellevue School District and the Bellevue
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Bellevue will host an open house from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 to discuss con-struction of a new bridge that will replace an aging culvert on Coal Creek Parkway, between Forest Drive Southeast and South-east 60th Street.
The open house will be held at Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE., room 1E-108.
The Coal Creek Culvert Replacement project, set to start in April 2013, will protect the roadway, improve public safety, provide a new pedestrian walkway, and improve fish passage. It also will require long-term lane closures on the parkway in 2013 and 2014.
An existing nine-foot-diameter Coal Creek culvert is deteriorating and needs to be replaced to keep the parkway safe for the nearly 28,000 commuters that use this route each day. The project also includes
construction of a separate pedestrian path-way that will run underneath the bridge and connect the Coal Creek trail, giving pedestrians and hikers a safe way to cross the parkway, as well as creek restoration to improve salmon migration.
Relocation of complex utilities, such as fiber optic cables, a natural gas main and high-pressure fuel pipe lines, requires the project to be done in two phases. During each phase, Coal Creek Parkway will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the project area, between Forest Drive Southeast and SE 60th St. from April through November in 2013 and again in 2014.
All lanes are planned to be open for about four months during the winter of 2013-2014, before construction resumes in spring 2014. Completion of the project is expected in November 2014.
Open house to discuss new bridge on Coal Creek Parkway
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Questions? Please call 425.451.1773
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Sacred Heart School Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten through 8th Grade Tuesday, November 13, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
A talk about prayer that works by Mark Swinney
Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm
A practitioner and teacher of Christian Science, Mark has dedicatedhis life to empowering people to pray effectively for themselves.
Everyone Welcome!
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Bellevue Reporter
Now in its sixth season, the Emerald Ballet � eatre’s production of the “Nut-cracker” is set to shine brighter than ever this winter, as they welcome to the stage guest dancers Clara Blanco and Gennadi Nedvigin from San Francisco Ballet (SFB) and Maria Riccetto and Sascha Radetsky from American Ballet � eatre (ABT).
“I am very happy that EBT has the privilege of hosting some of the strongest, most beautiful dancers in the world,” says Artistic Director, Viktoria Titova.
Noteworthy for his power and place-ment, Nedvigen joined San Francisco Ballet in 1997 and has been a principal dancer with the company since 2000.
Blanco joined the company in 2001 and was promoted to a soloist in 2012. � e pair will appear as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier on the � rst weekend of per-formances, Dec. 1 and 2.
California native Radetsky joined the American Ballet � eatre in 1995, and was pormoted to a soloist in 2003; he gained fame in 2000, when he played Charlie in the feature � lm “Center Stage.” Like Radetsky, Riccetto has also had experi-ence in movies - most recently as Mila Kunis’ body doubledancer in 2010’s “Black Swan.” Radetsky and Riccetto will perform in the same roles De. 8 and 9.
In addition to the guest dancers, the production will feature a live orchestra and more than 200 students working
together to bring the Christmas classic to life.
Erica Hsia and Carina Lundblad, both of Bellevue, will play the role of older Clara over the two weekends of perfor-mances.
A sophomore at Newport High School, Hsia has been dancing for 10 years. Be-fore transferring to Emerald Ballet � e-atre two-and-a-half years ago, Hsia stud-ied at Paci� c Northwest Ballet School. She will dance as Clara Dec. 1 and 2.
Lundblad, a freshman at Newport, will play the role of adult Clara Dec. 8 and 9. Lundblad has been dancing for 11 years, and has trained with Titova for that entire time. � is past summer, she attended the Bolshoi summer intensive program for three weeks in Connecticut and currently takes classes � ve days a week.
� e Emerald Ballet � eatre’s produc-tion of the “Nutcracker” runs Dec. 1, 2 , 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. at the Northshore Per-forming Arts Center in Bothell. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at www.npacf.org.
■ Michael Shrieve’s Spellbinder: Origi-nal Santana drummer Shrieve brings his experimentation of sounds to the instru-mental group Spellbinder, featuring some of Seattle’s best musicians. Friday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Bake’s Place, 155 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue.
■ Get Crafty Saturdays. Yarn Painting: Explore numerous unimaginable ways to use threads and paint with it. Ages 4 - 12. $2 materials fee per child or free with admission. Saturday, Nov. 10 from 1-3 p.m. BAM, 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue.
■ Goh Kurosawa’s Sharp Three: Innovative Japanese jazz fusion music. Sunday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. $15. Bake’s Place, 155 108th Ave. NE, Suite 110.
■ “Fiddler on the Roof”: Celebrate the power of tradition and change with this multi-award-winning musical. Featuring beloved songs “Matchmaker,” and “If I Were A Rich Man,” this play is � lled with laughter, warmth, and inspiration for the whole family. Runs in Issaquah through Dec. 30. Village � eatre, 303 Front Street North, Issaquah.
■ Dee Daniels: � e popular international jazz vocalist is back for a two-night show at Bake’s Place in Bellevue on Nov. 15-16. $30. Bake’s Place, 155 108th Ave. NE, Suite 110.
■ 22nd Annual Invitational Small Works Show Reception: � e annual Small Works Show features paintings by over 100 lead-ing artists and more than 200 paintings 11 x 14 or smaller comes to the Howard/Mandville Gallery in Kirkland on Nov. 17 with a reception at 6 p.m. 120 Park Lane, Kirkland.
■ “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”: Performs through Nov. 18 at Youth � eatre Northwest, 8805 SE 40th St., Mercer Island.
Emerald Ballet prepsstar-studded ‘Nutcracker’
Carina Lundblad will play the role of Clara on Dec. 8 and 9. PHOTO COURTESY OF HENINGER FOTOGRAFIK.
Annual production will feature esteemed guest dancers alongside Regional professionals and Bellevue students
Part of QFC’s mission has always been to “sell the highest quality foods at sur-prisingly affordable prices.” Quality is so important that it’s part of our name, Quality Food Centers. Because quality is so important to us, we put a great deal of emphasis on stocking our stores cor-rectly. We try to order enough product to meet our customers’ demand, but not so much that it remains on our shelves past its prime. But sometimes we order more fresh products than we can sell. When that happens and we find ourselves with food that is perfectly safe and healthful to eat, but which no longer meets our stan-dards for freshness and quality, we have a plan and a partnership in place to provide this nutritious food to hungry people in our communities.
QFC has built partnerships with Food Lifeline and the Oregon Food Bank to donate this perishable food to local food banks. Not a lot of people know this, but products that have gone past our date for quality and freshness still have a couple of
days or several days in which they can be safely consumed. Perishable products that we donate include meat, produce, dairy, bakery and deli products. Togeth-er Food Lifeline and Oregon Good Bank support over 1,000 local food banks and hot meal programs in Western Wash-ington and Oregon. They are able to determine which of our donated foods can go to food banks or need to be used right away at meal programs, such as at shelters.
Thanks to Food Lifeline and Oregon Food Bank, their member agencies re-ceive this nutritious food that they then supply to hungry people in our commu-nities. Food Lifeline and Oregon Food Bank provide program support and train-ing to their respective networks to ensure that the partner agencies can concentrate on getting food to the hungry people who need it most.
In addition to the Perishable Dona-tions Partnership which QFC supports throughout the year, during the holidays
QFC also supports the work of Food Lifeline and Oregon Food Bank through Bringing Hope To the Table. This spe-cial two-month food and cash donation drive helps assure that hungry people and families have good, nutritious food dur-ing the holiday season and through the winter and spring months. To support this program:
Customers can purchase and then •donate $10 pre-packaged bags of groceries for neighborhood food banks.
Cash can be donated at any QFC •checkstand from October 28th, 2012 through December 29th, 2012.
Customers can purchase and do-•nate food bank recommended items, identified by shelf tags and by a spe-cial “shopping list” that will be avail-able in your store.
With your support of Bringing Hope To the Table, we can make the holidays brighter for many of the hungry in our community.
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Thursday, November 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m.21 Acres – 13701 N.E. 171st St., Woodinville, WA 98072
Over tasty light refreshments, our evening will include:
• Meetmembersoflocalgroupsinvolvedinsustainableagriculture, education, business and community affairs; and
• Educationalopportunitiesonthefarm–environmentalstudies, sustainable food systems, permaculture design, eco-psychology, sustainable business and economic resilience, and more!
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Pleasing a teenager isn’t as hard as it might seem.
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Pleasing a teenager isn’t as hard as it might seem.
Gift ideas for teenagers
for you to spend some time with your nearly-grown up child, or you might decide to offer your teen both tickets so he or she can invite a friend along instead.
If you’re still hesitating or are unsure about the perfect gift, you can always fall back on a gift certi� cate. However uninspired it may seem, it’s still a winning formula that enables the recipient to buy a little something that is sure to please.
There is such a thing as the perfect gift
Some people always seem to � nd the perfect gift while others never, ever do. How do those lucky few do it? Here are some of their tricks to � nding all the right gifts without going completely nuts. First of all, start searching your local stores well before the holidays. You don’t need to start buying, necessarily, but you will get inspired and know where to go when you’re ready to buy. Listen to your loved ones on what they’re saying about their wish list, their practical needs, and their dreams. A spouse who grumbles that they don’t get out enough would enjoy a gift certi� cate for the neighborhood movie theatre, while a loved one complaining about their poorly equipped kitchen would be a prime recipient of useful kitchen utensils and gadgets.
When visiting friends and family, look around the home to see what’s missing or what needs replacing. When shopping with them, pay attention to where their gaze wanders. You can create such opportunities by inviting them out for a coffee and then suggesting some window shopping. It’s a great way to collect gift ideas without them even knowing!
With children, their desires are so much easier to pick up on. All you have to do is sit down with them while they write a letter to Santa or ask them to circle everything that catches their eye in a catalog or printed ads.
The very last trick is to be vigilant all year long: � nd a great hiding spot and tuck away suitable gifts that you stumble across by chance during the year. When there’s no Christmas-time pressure your thinking will be clearer and the extra money spent likely won’t be missed. You’ll also earn yourself some time away from the frenzy of Christmas shopping and get some real bargains. It’s another smart way to shop and hit the bull’s eye at the same time.
What would your loved ones like for Christmas?
Finding Christmas gifts for teenagers is child’s play. Unconvinced? Then take a look at the few suggestions below. They are sure to please the young people you know without breaking your Christmas budget.
Personalized stuff is always popular with young people. Look for items displaying their � rst name or bearing the image or logo of something they’re interested in. You can � nd such images on soap, cellphone cases, bracelets, mouse pads, school and locker accessories, and backpacks.
Other gifts that always appeal to teenagers include:
• a video game, a bestselling novel, or a DVD;
• a digital media device (such as an MP3 player or an iPod) with a gift certi� cate for downloading music;
• an annual subscription to a favorite magazine;
• a fashion accessory or a makeup kit (for girls).
Is your teenage son or daughter a ice hockey, football, baseball or soccer fan? Do they go crazy over one particular band (that’s right, the one that’s making you go deaf!) that just happens to be giving a show in your area? Then why not offer your teenager a couple of tickets for a favorite event. It can be a fun opportunity
The perfect gift for a globetrotter is a small, practical item that makes travel easy or more comfortable in some way. This type of gift can be easily found in specialized boutiques as well as in many big box stores.
An excellent gift idea is a travel journal. This is much more than just a simple notebook. Typically these are nicely bound books that travel well and that offer multiple pre-printed pages to helpavid adventurers remember all their experiences. Good journals also have pouches for storing souvenirs or train and plane tickets. Alternately, a waterproof case for a camera, cellphone, or passport would also be appreciated by a traveler.
For gifts that can ease some of the stress of travelling, think small and practical. You could offer your traveler a portable luggage scale; this is a small electronic device used to weigh a suitcase when packing in order to avoid excess baggage claims at the airport. You could also wrap up some small padlocks to lock suitcases, or a good-quality fanny pack. These are all useful items that help minimize the risk of theft for those who are visiting unsafe areas or passing through several airports.
Try to avoid accessories or gadgets that might catch your eye in a store but that are not really well made or that are unpractical for travel. Overly fragile vinyl bags or bags with poorly designed handles could fall apart at the wrong moment and cause a real headache. Similarly, very large suitcases without internal compartments should be avoided—everything inside will tumble together and the chances of breakage increase.
Pleasing everyone at gift-giving time means thinking outside the box, but when choosing a gift for your
handyman, tools and other odd-job accessories are always a good standby. Stores are full of
practical and fun gadgets that will make tinkering in the garage even more relaxing for him.
A well-equipped workshop or garage starts with a selection of accessories. A toolbox on wheels or a tool belt, which allow for better organization and mobility, are great ideas for those who don’t already own them. Protective glasses, which are now available in trendier styles, a head-mounted magni� er, or glasses with an integrated light are also great gifts.
On a more practical note, think of giving a specialized soap for cleaning oil or paint or even a healing lotion for the hands. And if your handyman
is a bit accident-prone, why not give him a handy-dandy � rst-aid kit.
By shopping around a bit you’ll be able to � nd plenty of unusual, decorative, or amusing products. Big box stores stock some magni� cent clocks and thermometers made with saw blades or nuts and bolts, while others are decorated with the handyman’s favorite beer or tractor logos. If you go to a specialized boutique, you might discover novelties such as wallets that look as if they’ve been made from sandpaper or masking tape. The idea is to � nd items that most people would never think to buy for themselves.
You could also offer the gift of information and inspiration. A subscription to a renovating or woodworking magazine is a great idea, or perhaps a more in-depth book � lled with illustrations of different projects. If you’d like your gift to be more elaborate, a gift certi� cate for classes or a workshop on a specialized technique is sure to be a resounding success.
Those who love to tinker enjoy receiving practical gifts.
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Family Christmas Concerts
Friday, December 7th at 7:30 pmMeydenbauer Theatre
11100 NE 6th StreetBellevue, WA 98004
Sunday, December 9th at 2:00 pmEastlake Performing Arts Center
400 228th Ave NESammamish, WA 98075
www.SammamishSymphony.org ∙ (206) 517-7777
R. Joseph ScottConductor & Music Director
Adults $16Senior (62 and over) $12Student (11 - 18) $12Child (10 and under) FreeAvailable at the door oronline at www.ticketweb.com
Tickets
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Next stop: a gift for travelers
Opt for practical gifts for travelers.
a gift for travelers
Musical Score by P.I. Tchaikovsky
presentsEmerald Ballet Theatre
NutcrackerNutcrackerNutcrackerMusical Score by P.I. Tchaikovsky
Tickets at www.npacf.org or call 425.984.2471Northshore Performing Arts Center 18125 92nd Ave. NE Bothell, WA 98011
Guest ArtistsDecember 1st & 2nd at 2pmDecember 1
Clara Blanco & 2 at 2pmat 2pm
Gennadi Nedviginsoloist of San Francisco Ballet
Gennadi Nedviginprincipal of San Francisco Ballet
December 8th & 9th at 2pmDecember 8Maria Riccetto
& 9 at 2pmat 2pmSascha RadetskySascha Radetsky
soloists of American Ballet Theatre
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Christmas decorations:
glamorous or traditional?
As the holidays approach, our thoughts turn to decorating our homes for the festive season. Brightening up the house and adding a magical touch to social gatherings is a way to make this time of year stand out from every other occasion. To produce a striking effect that creates the mood you want, be sure to de� ne the look you wish to create before buying or making any decorations or room accessories.
GlamourThere’s nothing like a metallic effect for creating a sparkling décor. Whether you opt for silver, gold, copper, or platinum for shine, the effects of re� ecting light will make things look magical and will contribute to the harmony of your existing décor. Shimmering stars and metallic balls hung from doorframes are sure to put your guests in a party mood.
Tired of the metallic look? How about doing pastels this year? They will give a look of softness and upscale chic to your home. Or you could try feathers and crystal, perfect for a natural yet modern look. With some inspired combinations, you can turn your home into a brilliant backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
TraditionalChristmas is also a wonderful opportunity to create a décor inspired by the olden
Whether you choose a modern holiday palette of pastels or the richly colored coziness of tradition, be sure to make your décor re� ect your own ideas of comfort and style.
days. The tradition of reds and greens can be resuscitated without tackiness—the secret is in avoiding a heavy hand with plastic decorations. Let yourself be inspired by holly and poinsettias, a beautiful tablecloth, and trays of � ickering candles.
Wooden decorations and kitchen accessories, however simple they may be, take us back to another era of cozy home life and Grandma’s baking. Imagine a tastefully decorated chandelier in the hall, a braided loaf of bread on the table, an old-fashioned throw on the couch, and antique toys under the Christmas tree. To have this look at home, all you need is a bit of imagination and a love for comfort and tradition. For a perfect � nishing touch, put on some traditional music and let simmer a pot of water to which you’ve added a few orange peels and a cinnamon stick.
Whether you want your home to re� ect your idealized memories of long ago or the very latest in trends, be sure to make your décor cozy, classy, and inviting.
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Many people love to spoil their dog at Christmas, but what about his or her owner? If you’re looking for an original and personalized idea for a dog lover, here are a few ideas to sniff out for a perfect gift.
Many businesses now specialize in photo products, which are a great medium for preserving the memory of a pet for posterity. For pet owners who love to have fun and who are particularly fond of jigsaw puzzles, think about an original wood puzzle featuring their pet. All you have to do is take a photograph of the pet in question to a specialized store where it will be glued to a piece of wood, covered with a protective � lm, and then cut out into pieces. Or for pet owners who spend a lot of time at work, what could be better than presenting them with a calendar featuringthe most beautiful photographs of their four-legged friends?
You could also give a cute food bowl on which the name of the pet has been painted by hand. Just be sure that the bowl is made of good quality earthenware, without any lead or cadmium. In the same vein, no pet owner could resist a personalized collar bearing an engraving of their dog’s name.
For dog owners who haven’t yet mastered their pet’s unruliness, think about offering a gift certi� cate for obedience classes. Look for a trainer who uses a positive approach based on dietary rewards, toys, and physical or educational activities. Be wary of trainers who advocate strategies using physical force that can harm your friend’s pet.
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New mothers don’t always remember to take time for themselves. Now there’s a great idea: the gift of time! It might come in the form of a relaxing appointment for a facial, a box full of beauty products, a makeover at a trendy hair salon, or maybe even a luxurious day at a spa. These are all ways to encourage a new mother to think about herself a bit, especially at Christmas time.
Freshly cooked or frozen meals are another wonderful idea for busy new moms, giving them precious moments with their newborn without having to worry about cooking. Or why not offer to look after the baby while she runs some errands or has a nap. Offer her a gift certi� cate for a romantic dinner for two at a trendy restaurant or a house cleaning service for a month, six months, or even a year. She’ll feel as if she’s staying in a hotel in the comfort of her own home!
Tickets for a show, the complete DVD series of her favorite TV show, a relaxing week-end at a country inn, a book about motherhood, an original piece of jewelry, a phototherapy lamp, a personalized calendar: the list of relaxing and fun gifts for a new mom is endless.
If you prefer to give her a little something that will ease her daily life with baby, offer a trendy and colorful baby carrier, a bottle or food warmer, or a designer diaper bag. If you would like to give a little something that will always remind her of these � rst months with her bundle of joy, be original and think about a baby’s foot- or hand print kit, a baby album, an embroidered towel, or plant a tree that she can watch grow with her child.
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December is looming on the horizon and so the time has come to start planning your holiday festivities. This year, make a pledge that you won’t leave things until the last minute. Who needs the headache of harried scrambling to busy supermarkets or battling the crowds at the big-box stores? Preparing early will help you organize a truly unforgettable event, whether it’s for work colleagues, friends, or family members.
Start by considering whether you want to host a party at home or dine out. Fix the date and reserve a restaurant or caterer as early as possible. After all, you don’t want to be one of those disorganized people who have to settle for a less-than-ideal place just because it’s one of the few still available. Then, if you have a large enough budget, � nd a DJ to provide the music for your event. Your guests will have lots of fun on the dance � oor to the sound of today’s hits as well as their very own special requests. Karaoke is always a popular entertainment option as well.
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Once you’ve settled all those details, let your imagination run riot and think up ways to add some magic to your
party. Plan an evening that will appeal to the majority of your guests, one that will require some amusing involvement on their part. Even the most digni� ed of
people can let their hair down with some well-planned party games. If you really want to impress your guests,
bring in a specialist to decorate your home or reception room in a tasteful holiday style. Don’t forget that
their � rst impression as they enter the room is often what people remember most.
If all this organization seems a little overwhelming and time-consuming to you, you could always hire a professional party planner,an increasingly popular service for busy people. Be sure to phone around early if you want to get the best!
at home or dine out. Fix the date and reserve a restaurant or caterer as early as possible. After all, you don’t want to be one of those disorganized people who have to settle for a less-than-ideal place just because it’s one of the few still available. Then, if you have a large enough budget, � nd a DJ to provide the
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bring in a specialist to decorate your home or reception room in a tasteful holiday style. Don’t forget that
their � rst impression as they enter the room is often what people remember most.
If all this organization seems a little overwhelming and time-consuming to you,
or caterer as early as possible. After all, you don’t want to be one of those disorganized people who have to settle for a less-
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bring in a specialist to decorate your home or reception room in a tasteful holiday style. Don’t forget that
their � rst impression as they enter the room is often what people remember most.
Booking a caterer or a
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The Christmas cactus, which bears magni� cent � owers on the tips of its branches;
The Christmas kalanchoe, whose � owers come in a range of colors and whose leaves are sometimes tinged with red;
The amaryllis, with its enormous � owers, making it an ideal gift;
Mistletoe, hung from the ceiling and under which tradition demands that two people must kiss.
Some smells seem to be permanently engraved in our memories. Scents synonymous with our fondest childhood memories can take us back through the years in the blink of an eye.
A room � lled with the scent of cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg will instantly bring to mind Grandma’s gingerbread cookies or Dad’s hot chocolate sprinkled with cinnamon.
That’s probably why we rush to stock up with holiday spices and foods that will � ll our homes with exotic fragrances. Just think of the oranges we used to � nd in the bottom
of our Christmas stockings, a throwback to earlier days when citrus fruits were precious, rare treats. Indeed, sticking a few cloves into an orange will � ll a room with a rich perfume, both sweet and spicy and most de� nitely Christmassy.
To really get into the holiday spirit you can always rely on the wonders of Mother Nature. Start with the � r tree, the king of the forest. To ornament your living room with one of these fragrant beauties, choose a balsam � r—its delicious scent makes it the ideal Christmas tree. Other plants and � owers are also great Christmas traditions:
The poinsettia, also known as the Christmas star, is easily recognized by its impressive, bright red bracts;
Holly, with its prickly leaves and red berries, which make it the Christmas symbol par excellence;
The Jerusalem cherry or winter cherry produces a multitude of small, colorful berries in November that look appetizing but are toxic;
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gingerbread cookies.
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A gift to last a lifetimeThe freedom of the road: what a great Christmas gift to give your teenager! Your aspiring driver will be thrilled to receive this recognition of his or her independence and trustworthiness. Driving lessons will help them become fully quali� ed in a safe environment where emphasis is placed on anticipating risks, identifying dangerous behavior, and sharing the road. They are also a great gift for busy parents who might
be in need of some peace of mind or who are tired of ferrying the kids all over town.
Offering the gift of driving lessons to a young person is a practical idea. By opting for a gift certi� cate you’ll be able to choose how much you want to pay for the training, equipment, and materials necessary for the success of the would-be driver.
Before signing up a formal contract, check
if the driving school is a member of a recognized association. Of course, you will want to choose a driving school that is close to home and that has a good reputation. You might want to take into consideration certain other details, such as whether the school provides vehicles for the road test and how many hours of in-car training learners will receive.
The cost of driving lessons can vary from one school to another, but the quality of the training should always be your � rst priority. This is one area where parents shouldn’t try
to cut corners in order to get a good deal! It is a good idea to pay by check, credit, or debit card so that there is a record of payment, and be sure to keep all invoices and receipts.
A t gift-giving time, amateur chefs are really easy to please. That’s because having the right tools is a cook’s real secret ingredient. When shopping, all you have to do is keep in mind two key words: preparation and cooking.
To make food preparation more enjoyable, a set of good-quality knives would make any home chef happy. Even better: offer individual professional knives. A real chef’s knife can cost between $50 and $300, so to receive one as a gift is a real treat. Other ideas that spring to mind include a good vegetable peeler, a selection of cutting boards, or spatulas and high density wooden spoons. For amateur pastry chefs, a set of piping bags for decorating cakes is another ideal choice.
You could also opt for kitchen appliances worthy of a real chef’s kitchen—if your budget is large enough, that is. Then again, there is usually a vast price and quality range, so something for any size of wallet can be found. A food processor or a stand mixer is sure to thrill, or more modest gifts include a blender, ideal for soups and purées, or a mandolin for � nely slicing foods. A couple of hints: don’t let yourself be impressed by the size of the box and avoid buying cheap products. A real amateur chef will appreciate a small, well-made appliance more than a large, inef� cient machine.
Lastly, think cooking and think quality! While some people would be thrilled to receive a simple sandwich grill, others would prefer a large professional-quality wok or a frying pan with a heavy base or made of ceramic. A miniature frying pan designed to cook eggs is also a great idea for those who love a cooked breakfast.
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Sauce3 tablespoons olive oil1 ½ tablespoons fennel seeds½ cup dry white wine1 28 oz. can of diced tomatoesSalt and pepper, to taste
PREPARATIONIn a large bowl, mix all ingredients with ground beef. Make one-inch meatballs and set aside. Heat oil in a frying pan. Grill fennel seed while stirring constantly. Pour in wine, stirring until alcohol evaporates. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes, adding a bit of water if needed. Add meatballs to sauce and simmer at low heat for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Once cooked, place meatballs and a bit of sauce in paper muf� n liners in a serving dish. Keep covered with aluminum foil until ready to serve.
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A marriage proposal is one of the most emotional moments in anyone’s life, but the hectic pace of today’s world leaves little room creativity. And yet, if there is one occasion that should be unforgettable, it has to be your marriage proposal. Christmas, another occasion that celebrates love, may just be the perfect time to take the plunge.
Don’t underestimate the impact of the traditional, but still entirely touching, gesture of talking to your bride’s parents before you ask her for her hand in marriage. Of course, this is just a symbolic ritual that no longer consists in asking them for her hand. Rather, it is all about asking her family to accept you into theirs. They will most likely be honored to have the question put to them and will hopefully be inspired to welcome you with open arms.
If you’re going for a memorable event, the key to your success when popping the big question is to surprise your future � ancée. This kind of proposal should be unexpected, romantic, original, and personalized. Whether you choose an intimate or public occasion, it has to be unforgettable. There’s nothing like a romantic outing for two to set the mood, with a gourmet meal, a glass of champagne, and a beautiful bouquet of her
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Christmas is the perfect occasion to show a little gallantry, when everyone is dressed up in their very best for all the glittering parties and romantic dates. But gallantry? “What’s that?” you may ask. Far from being the special domain of royalty and dignitaries, gallantry is making a big comeback, right here at home. Essentially, it can be de� ned as the courtesy men show women through chivalrous attention.
So, now is the time for all you men out there to take notes on how to be the perfect gentleman; the love of your life will glow with happiness!
• Hold the door open for her to go through before you.• Walk on the street side of the sidewalk to “protect” her from any potential dangers.• Help her to take off and put on her coat.• Accompany her to her door after an outing.• Open the car door for her.• Carry the heaviest cases when traveling.• When going down a fl ight of stairs, go in front of her so you can catch her in the event of a stumble. When climbing stairs, go ahead of her so as not to embarrass her by following too closely.• Pull her chair back slightly in restaurants as an invitation for her to sit down. Ideally you should also wait for her to be seated before you sit down.• Compliment her, especially about what she is wearing or how elegant she looks. Of course, your comments should always be respectful and never out of place.
If some of these practices make her feel con� ned to an inferior role, respect her experience and offer a chivalrous gesture that leaves room for her to say “no”. Nevertheless, assure her that these good manners aim above all to help you win her over. How nice it is to receive such romantic attentions, especially over the holidays!
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The important thing to remember is to speak from the heart. Don’t be afraid to show your vulnerability and sensitivity as you tell her why you hope she’ll choose to spend the rest of her life with you. When she says “yes”, slip the ring onto her � nger—the left ring � nger, don’t forget!—and give her a passionate kiss to round off this beautiful testimony of your love.
Christmas is the ideal moment for a marriage proposal, no matter how you plan to pop the question. Not only is happiness the most beautiful of gifts, the presence of friends and family over the Christmas holidays will add a touch of magic to the event.
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� e Seahawks got back on track last week with a 30-20 win over the visiting Minnesota Vikings and will be back at Century Link Field this weekend to host the New York Jets (3-5) of the AFC East.
“We had a game that really kind of went to the core of our philosophy around here, which is � nishing,” head coach Pete Carroll said in his Wednesday press confer-ence. “We put together a really good � nish.”
While backup quar-terback and pop culture sensation Tim Tebow was the talk of the o� season for coach Rex Ryan’s team, it has been a lack of conti-nuity in the passing game and the lack of a big-play receiver that have held down the Jets o� ensively thus far.
Quarterback Mark Sanchez, who played for
Carroll while the two were at USC, has thrown for 1,736 yards
but has been unable to relieve pressure on Shonn Greene and the running game enough to li� the of-fense into the middle third of the NFL. New York ranks 27th in total o� ense at just over 317 yards per game, which is actually � ve yards and two rank-ings better than Seattle’s o� ense.
Jeremy Kerley has been the favorite target of Sanchez in 2012 and has 478 yards receiving for the year.
But with the contin-ued presence of running back Marshawn Lynch,
who ranks third in the league with 794 yards and nearly � ve per carry, the Seahawks appear to be on track on that side of the ball.
What has become a concern in recent weeks is the once-stout defense, a unit that has suddenly become vulnerable to both adept passing games and the smash-mouth running style Adrian Peterson and the Vikings displayed last week to the tune of 182 yards.
Carroll added that the process for James Car-penter and KJ Wright to return from concussions is ongoing and it is uncer-tain if they will be able to play on Sunday.
� e Jets began the sea-son with a 48 point e� ort against the Bu� alo Bills and scored 35 against the Colts, but have also had e� orts of 10 (at Pitts-burgh), nine (Miami) and were shut out against the San Francsico 49ers.
� e game will also fea-ture a pair of local prod-ucts, as Seattle defensive back Marcus Trufant and his younger brother Isaiah, who plays the same posi-
tion for the Jets, will be on the same � eld. Desmond, the youngest of the three Tacoma natives, will play on the same � eld the day before as his Washington Huskies take on Utah in a Pac-12 contest.
Seattle will be o� next week for the team’s bye week before returning to action with a pair of road games against the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears.
Home games against the Cardinals, 49ers and Rams could decide the team’s playo� fate.
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Sievert � fth to lead Bellevue boysSpike Sievert � nished his � nal prep cross country meet in
� � h place and led Bellevue to a sixth place � nish at the 3A boys state cross country meet at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.
Aaron Smith, Kyle Pratt, Graham Wendle, Jacob Fein-man, Jimmy Moore and Anthony Bernicchi also ran for the Wolverines.
Sam Giner � nished the day in 35th place as the lone com-petitor for Interlake.
� e Saints took a full squad to the 3A girls meet and posted a 9th place showing as a team, led by the 13th place individual � nish of sophomore Antoinette Tansley.
Nikita Waghani, Abby Tish, Emily Sun, Annie Davis, Nadia Lucas and Pleres Choi all competed for the Saints.
Bellevue’s Julia Ellings � nished in 22nd place and was joined by teammate Katherine Penner.
Sammamish’s Pascale De Sa E Silva was the highest � nisher in the 2A girls meet, coming in 14th place for the Totems.
Fellow sophomore Rachel Roberts also ran. Jessica Spray � nished in 23rd place for Newport at the 4A
girls meet and Grant Stein was the lone competitor for the Knights in the 4A boys meet.
Knights win Sea-King, on to state Newport picked up individual wins in a handful of events
as Jenny Huo won the 200 yard individual medley, Lorea Gwo took home the 50 freestyle and 100 butter� y and Elisa Fang � nished in front in the 100 backstroke at the 4A district swim and dive meet. Fang, Huo, Gwo and Emily Waddell teamed for a top � nish in the 200 medley relay while Fang, Gwo, Amelia Liu and Maggie Pana won the 400 free relay for Newport.
Pana was one of four state quali� ers for the Knights in the 200 free, where she will be joined by Kiera Watson, Cassie Burgess and Sara Simpson. She will also swim the marathon 500 free, along with Watson.
Burgess will swim in the 100 free, as will freshman Kennedy Elhajj. Liu’s time in the 100 � y was also good enough to earn her a spot in that event.
In 3A, Bellevue will have the fourth seed in the 200 medley relay with crosstown Interlake seeded ninth. � e Saints also earned a berth in the 200 free relay and 400 free relay.
Brigid Mackey quali� ed in the 200 free, Amma Kimura will swim the 100 breast, Lianna Sutich made the � eld in the 100 back and 100 � y. Kimura and Mackey are also in the � eld for the 100 � y. Cassidy McDermott and CC Hagen will be in the 50 free.
Bellevue, led by sophomore and defending 3A state cham-pion Kim Williams in the 100 breast, will have a number of chances to get on the podium.
Williams owns the top seed in the 100 breast and 200 IM.Naomi Ngo will join Williams in the 200 IM and enters
with the � � h fastest seed time. She will also be in the � eld for the 100 � y. Linnea Uyeno quali� ed for the Wolverines in the 500 free. Christina McDermott is in the 100 breast.
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Keaton Hayenga has taken a di� erent route than most to a Pac-12 basketball court.
An Eastlake graduate, Hayenga was dra� ed in the 31st round of the 2007 MLB Amateur Dra� and spent � ve years in the Kansas City Royals minor league system, making 38 appearances on the mound during his stint as a profes-sional baseball player.
Also a standout basketball player during his time with the Wolves, Hayenga decided to head from the diamond to the court, and the classroom, at Bellevue College, where he was named second team all region in the NWAACC a� er one season with the Bulldogs.
He took some time with the Reporter to talk about life in the minors, getting back on campus and of course, Cougar Gold.
BELLEVUE REPORTER: Before getting to Washington State, you played in the Royals farm system. What were the best and worst parts about life on the road in the minors?
KEATON HAYENGA: I think just getting to play baseball, which is a sport I loved growing up. Having that opportunity was something I was tremendously blessed to get to do. It is sort of two-fold. Being away from home for nine months was pretty tough. � e travel and stu� is a demanding schedule and it’s not a glamourous lifestyle. But it’s a lot of fun.
REPORTER: What is the biggest di� erence between professional sports and collegiate sports?
HAYENGA: It has been kind of a cool transition. It’s a lot more self-directed and your work ethic is what is going to get things done because there isn’t a coach or academic people telling you where to be and what to do. College is a lot more structured and it allows guys to have a schedule and routine of getting things done.
REPORTER: Was baseball or basketball your � rst love? HAYENGA: Honestly, I don’t know if I could ever
choose which was my � rst love. I can remember playing both sports about the same time and I loved them both.
REPORTER: Which is more fun: dunking on a guy, or getting a swinging strikeout?
HAYENGA: � at’s tough…I would say there is probably nothing more exciting than dunking on someone. � at is one of the coolest plays in sports. But standing on the mound and getting a big strikeout is a pretty cool feeling too.
REPORTER: Does Ken Bone ever smile? HAYENGA: (Laughing) Yeah, he does. He has a sneaky
sense of humor and he dishes out jokes pretty good.
REPORTER: What was the biggest change going to Division I basketball from Bellevue College?
HAYENGA: � e talent at the Pac-12 level is o� the charts. � e cliche is the game is a lot faster and it holds true.
REPORTER: What is the deal with Cougar Gold cheese?HAYENGA: It is great stu� . � ere are a couple restau-
rants that do the Cougar Gold macaroni and cheese. It is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.
REPORTER: Where will Washington State be seeded when the Pac-12 tournament begins?
HAYENGA: I don’t know. We’re just focused on trying to get better every day in practice. If we continue to work hard and play as a team, we will have a good season.
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School class of 1981, passed away October 28, 2012 surrounded by loving family after a long brave battle against cancer. Alan had an extremely rare form of appendix cancer. As Alan described it, “No common cancers for me, thank you.”
Alan grew up in Bellevue, enjoying the beautiful Washington outdoors hiking, biking and sitting around the campfire with friends. Alan received a BA at UC San Diego in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. As part of ski team there he was famous for once saying “watch this” before fearlessly charging one of the most expert narrow rock surrounded cornices at Mammoth Mountain, resulting in the most glorious wipe out on the mountain that day. Once he finally came to a stop he cheerfully said “thought I landed it well, but my ski popped off.”
Alan applied that fearless determination with intelligence and integrity to obtain a PhD in Bioengineering at University of Washington, did postdoctoral work at University of Colorado in Boulder and then a long successful career as Professor in Biomedical Engineering at University of Michigan. He used nanotechnology to study everything from basic understanding of the cell, to cancer medications and even developing laser treatment for presbyopia, the condition currently causing most Americans to need reading glasses beginning in their 40s. He leaves a legacy of bright and capable students he has mentored.
Alan will be remembered for his love of talk and story with friends, especially of economics, science and politics which he delivered with intelligence and humor. He had a passion for discovery and knowledge which he found in nature, science and travel.
Beloved husband of Karen, wife of 23 years, and daughters Sarah and Deanna. Dear brother to Bob, Susan, and Steve. Loving son of Buz and Mary Lou Hunt.
A Memorial Celebration of his life will be held at University of Michigan on December 1. Contributions in memory of Dr. Hunt can be made toward a memorial annual lecture at U of M at giving.umich.edu/AlanHunt. Share memories and condolences
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I have a collection of letters and a book my great-grandfather wrote for his kids, detailing his
move from Switzerland to the US. He described the ship passage, the trip through Ellis Island, and even his � rst breakfast in the US (fried chicken, because he pointed to a random item on the menu when he couldn’t read English.)
� e book is complete with dates
and facts and anecdotes about marriages, moves and children. While much of the work has been done, there are several more generations to chart.
If you’ve considered researching your own family history, the genealogy collection at the Bellevue library is a good place to start. � e collection contains general how-to guides, county records, surname guides, ship passenger lists and more. Most of these books are from the Eastside Genealogical Society collection.
Your search won’t always be con� ned to old tomes. Genealogy research has gotten very sophisticated over the years as marriage, birth and death records are being digitized. � e King County Library system also subscribes to a number of databases to help you on your quest to � nd ancestors. Databases such as 19th Century Newspapers, Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest and America’s Obituaries and Death Notices give access to a variety of information including census and military records.
� is makes it easier to double check a middle name, learn of a mysterious � rst wife, debate Great-Grandpa’s ac-
tual war wound or � nd his height and weight at enlistment. High school yearbooks are even included in Ancestry Library Edition. Soon none of us will be able to hide those pictures of beehive hairdos, mullets or pu� y bangs.
If you still � nd yourself stuck on a particular branch of the family tree, try seeking help from the volunteers from the Eastside Genealogical Society. Volunteers like Bob and Judy are as sharp as detectives when you feel like you’ve reached a dead end. EGS volunteers are currently at the Bellevue Library on the � rst and � � h Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. and every Wednesday a� ernoon from 1-3 p.m.
While there is no guarantee you will � nd a rich rela-tive, or rights to a noble title, you will � nd concrete details to mark your family’s place in history. � at is priceless.
Darcy Brixey is the teen services librarian at the Bel-levue Library. She’d like to tell you she loves to read, but it’s an expectation of the job.
The value of family history
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� e ninth annual Le Vin Á Son Apogée (Wine At Its Best) wine tasting and auction will return to Bel-levue on Nov. 16. � e event, which bene� ts LifeSpring’s youth feeding program, will be held at the Hilton Bellevue.
Le Vin Á Son Apogée fea-tures more than 100 wines and the opportunity for
guests to speak directly with sommeliers and winemak-ers. � is year, Brian Carter of Brian Carter Cellars will be featured at the “Meet the Winemaker” pre-event VIP Party. Carter’s accomplish-ments include being the only three-time recipient of the Paci� c Northwest Enological Society’s Grand Prize, being touted “Wine-
maker of the Year” twice by Washington Magazine and receiving the Grand Prize from the Paci� c Northwest Enological Society for his 1986 Chardonnay. He most recently was chosen as the Honored Vintner at the 2007 Auction of Washing-ton Wines.
� e wine tasting is ac-companied by an auction
focused on wine and unique experiences. Proceeds ben-e� t the Bellevue LifeSpring Breaktime/Mealtime pro-gram, which provides thou-sands of nutritious meals to Bellevue kids during school breaks.
Twenty-two percent of Bellevue public school students participate in the federal free and reduced-
price lunch programs. In seven schools, more than one-third of the students are eligible for the program and at Lake Hills Elementary it’s 69 percent.
General admission tickets are $150 and VIP admission tickets are $250. More de-tails and tickets are at www.BellevueLifeSpring.org or by calling 425-451-1175.
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BC installs super fast car charger
Electric vehicle (EV) owners can breathe a little easier when they’re travel-ing on the Eastside now that Bellevue College has installed a rare DC fast charger on its campus.
DC fast chargers di� er from conventional chargers by utilizing direct current to provide an 80 percent charge in approximately 30 minutes.
In addition to the fast charger, BC installed two more level 2 chargers on its campus that join two existing chargers that were added this past summer. All � ve stations, which will be available for public use, are part of the Blink network and charge usage fees (visit www.blinknetwork.com for more information).
� e college is located just north of I-90 o� 148th Avenue Southerst at 3000 Landerholm Circle.
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Business RoundupBusinesses and business people making news
Five join Clark NuberBellevue-based Clark Nuber, a CPA and consulting � rm,
has added � ve people to its sta� . � ey are David Al� , audit associate; Lisa Boyd, tax associate; Garrett Cummins, audit associate; Meredith Matches, audit associate and Mariah Wine, audit associate.
Tim Chin joins Kidder MathewsTim Chin, a 17-year veteran broker, has
joined Kidder Mathews’ Bellevue o� ce as a vice president. Chin specializes in both landlord and tenant representation of o� ce properties on the Eastside. Prior to Kidder Mathews, Chin spent 15 years at Colliers International.
Kidder Mathews has more than 200 brokers in nine o� ces in Washington, Oregon, and California.
Pain management practice expands� e Washington Center for Pain Management plans to
ramp up work in Bellevue over the next year with a move to a new o� ce at 1900 116th St. near Overlake Hospital.
� e center specializes in providing a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management, accounting for biological, psychological and sociological factors in a patient’s life that could contribute to their pain.
� e company has had a small clinic in Bellevue, near 148th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Street, but “we had only been open one to two days per week for the past couple of years,” Wavra said.
Baltazar joins MetLifeElyssa Baltazar has joined the Financial
Planning Division of MetLife as a manag-ing director.
Baltazar is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania – � e Wharton School Executive Education program and has worked in the � nancial services industry for 27 years.
MetLife is a subsidiary of MetLife, Inc., a provider of insurance, annuities and
employee bene� t programs.
Balquiedra joins AAARosemarie Balquiedra has joined AAA Washington as a
travel agent at its Bellevue o� ce. Balquiedra specializes in all aspects of leisure travel. � e Bellevue o� ce is located at 14404 NE 20th St., Suite 150.
Crates of wine and lo-cal brews were stacked in columns of threes and fours outside the still vacant Bev-erages and More (BevMo) store last week. Inside drills hummed and the � nal stag-es of setup were underway in the 10,600 square foot facility, set to open today.
� e newest branch of the California-based beverage retailer, at 1100 Bellevue Way NE, joins locations in Silverdale, Tacoma and Tukwila, with future open-ings planned for Northgate, Bellingham and Ballard.
BevMo is the second na-tional chain to capitalize on the passage of Initiative 1183, which privatized liquor sales in Washington state. Total Wine & More, the nation’s largest independent retailer of premium wines, beers and spirits opened a 30,000 square foot facility in June.
BevMo’s announcement to move into the neighborhood brought mixed reactions. Small business owners have struggled alongside the high purchasing power of grocery chains such as Safeway and QFC, though BevMo CEO Alan Johnson says he believes large and small retailers can coexist.
“BevMo has been in business for 17 years in
California and Arizona, and thousands of mom and pop retailers still exist in both of those states,” said Johnson. “� ere has always been room for everyone in the market and we see Wash-ington as no di� erent.”
Johnson was eager to bring operations to the state. � e recent change in state liquor laws made for a low barrier to entry. Johnson said there was little to no competition from specialty beverage retailers, and he believed the brand already had a substantial following here.
� e company also makes special e� orts to buy local.
“We are very excited about being in the Wash-ington market and will
continue to look forward to expanding,” said Johnson, who plans eight stores by the end of next year. “We’ve had very positive feedback from local businesses and the community.”
Sally Kim, who bought licensing rights to the former state liquor store in Factoria, says she had the business foresight to know that she and her husband couldn’t exclusively sell spirits and beer, and hope to compete with the chains coming in to the area. � ey see the purchase as an investment in the future.
“I can tell you that it’s a very competitive market out there. But what was going on with privatiza-tion was unprecedented
anywhere,” said Mickhail Carpenter, a spokesman for the Liquor Control Board. “Nobody knew what it was going to look like.”
Retail chains, like BevMo, will undoubtedly pres-ent a challenge to smaller operations across the state, explained Carpenter. But Johnson prefers to highlight the incredible choice allowed by 1183. Each branch open-ing has brought lines of more than 500 people, and sales are greater than anything the company expected.
Today’s opening will kick o� at 9 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee. � e � rst 500 guests will receive a gi� bag with $50 worth of goodies. Elyssa Baltazar
Beverages and More will open branch today in Downtown Bellevue. It is the second, large national chain to capitalize on the passage of I-1183. CELINA KAREIVA, Bellevue Reporter
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It’s a Date� ings to do in Bellevue and elsewhere
11-9/10Quilt Show - Block Party Quilters: Over 200
quilts will be on display including a special challenge exhibit of self-portrait quilts. Prize-winning quilter Linda Haddan, who emphasizes realism in work, will be the featured artist. Includes Merchant Mall, Craft Boutique, Kids Corner. Suggested donation is $5 per person. Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., Issaquah
11-10 Winter Pineapple Classic: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A fun
and challenging 5K run with obstacles along the course. A� erwards, a traditional Hawaiian luau is held complete with roasted pig, a beer garden, and plenty of Hawai-ian music and entertainment. $50. Mountain Meadows Farm, 10106 422nd Lane SE, North Bend.
Desperate House Cats Adoption Event: Noon to 3 p.m. Meet adorable and adoptable cats available to bring home where they will be desperately in love with
you. All cats are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered. Hosted by Pawsitive Alliance. Issaquah Petco, 975 NW Gilman Blvd.
11-14Learn to Schmooze: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Learn how
to make winning introductions, connect with strang-ers, and put people at ease. $49. Bellevue College North Campus, 14673 NE 29th Place, Bellevue
Learn to Sing American A cappella: 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Northwest Sound Men’s Chorus’ free six-week singing program that teaches singing fundamentals and how to sing a cappella harmony. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue
11-15Sammamish Heritage Society Wine Tasting: 7-9 p.m.
Proceeds to bene� t the restoration of the Reard House. $25/Advance, $30/Door, $20/Members. Price includes � ve tastes. Beaver Lake Lodge, SE 24th St., Sammamish
11-16Renowned Silhouette Artist: All day. � ird generation silhouette artist Karl Johnson will be creating hand cut silhouette portraits by appointment. Each one takes just a minute and all ages are welcome. $25. C 425-533-2104 for 5-minute appointment. @Peek...Aren’t You Curious, Bellevue
Square.Tree Planting with The Nature Conservancy: 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Plant native trees, shrubs to restore natural area near Issaquah. Free. Log Cabin Reach Natural Area, 14900 Cedar Grove Road SE, Issaquah
Le Vin À Son Apogée (Wine at its Best): 6 p.m. to midnight. Wine tasting & auction. Taste over 100 wines, bid on the chance to win exciting auction items. Bene� ts LifeSpring Breakfast/Mealtime program. $150. Hilton Bellevue, 300 112th Ave. SE. [email protected] or 425-451-1175
11-17Animal Art: 1-3 p.m. Draw di� erent Paci� c Northwest
species from a collection of wildlife mounts. $2 suggested donation. Register at 425-452-6885. Lewis Creek Park, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. SE, Bellevue. Info: 425-452-4195.
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Whether you’re feeling just fine or need help right away, Swedish/Redmond is, well, just what the doctor ordered.
Almost every kind of medical care you need is right here in one convenient location — including a brand new Urgent Care Clinic. It’s open during the day and after hours to help you with stitches, the flu, asthma attacks, sprains, and other problems that can’t wait.
So which Swedish/Redmond is right for you? How about “all of them?”
Primary CareFor an appointment, call425-702-8689
Specialty CareFor an appointment, visitswedish.org/redmond forphone numbers
Imaging Center For an appointment, call425-498-2031
NEW! Urgent CareNo appointment needed
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percent of the total votes Tuesday night with Repub-lican Myers’ 39.33 percent. The incumbent, Deb Eddy, retired from the Legislature this year.
The Habib/Myers race was contested throughout the summer with both candidates populating the district with yard signs. Habib gave credit to vol-unteers who worked on his campaign.
“These initial results are a reflection of the hard work put in by hundreds of volunteers who knocked on over 25,000 doors and made tens of thousands of calls to voters in this campaign,” Habib said in a written state-ment. “I am deeply grateful for the support of my family and friends, the loyalty and tireless efforts of my cam-paign staff, and the faith and encouragement of all those who supported me in this.”
Habib also thanked Myers “for a spirited and respectful debate about how best to move our state forward.”
Crystal Anguay, Habib’s campaign manager added that they are pleased with Tuesday’s results and “in a swing district like the 48th, these initial numbers dem-onstrate that our focus on education, job growth, and transportation cuts across party lines and resonates with independents.”
Hunter, the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, said his lead came as no surprise. He won the primary with over 69 percent. He added that he will be back to working on the budget. The five-term legislator has been a long-time advocate of public schools and reforms to education funding.
In the races for Congress, DelBene, a Democrat, had 53.48 percent of the vote in a district that stretches from Medina and the Points communities to the Cana-dian border. Republican Koster had 46.52 percent.
Most Bellevue voters were shifted into the newly drawn 9th Congressional District that also includes south Seattle, Burien, Federal Way and north Tacoma. Demo-crat Smith rolled up 71.39 percent of the vote to Repub-lican challenger Jim Postma’s 28.61 percent.
The election was record-setting in King County, said Elections Director Sherril Huff in a press release.
Election results will not be official until certified on Dec. 6.
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Pets for adoption‘Rescue’ your next best friend
Claire is a beautiful 4-year-old dilute tortie that was adopted from Purrfect Pals as a kitten, but was recently returned when she didn’t adjust well to the family’s new puppy. Claire is up for adoption at Purrfect Pals Cat Shelter’s o� site adop-tion center inside Bellevue Petsmart (100 108th Ave N.E, near Toys ‘R Us).
Lucky is a � ve-year-old male, Labra-dor Retriever mix that is very smart and friendly. Lucky can be a little rambunc-tious when he plays, so he would do best in a family with kids age 6 and older. Lucky is available at the King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent, located at 21615 64th Ave S. Call 206-296-PETS for more information.
Penny Lane is a 13-year-old kitty with sleek black fur and beautiful green eyes. Penny adores being brushed and will sprawl across the � oor with all four paws up in appreciation. She’ll steal your heart with her cute grin and friendly chatter.
Zeppelin is an 8-year-old Dalmatian/Labrador Retriever mix that has a zest for life that’s contagious. Zeppelin loves people, and it makes his day when you stop to give his neck a good scratchin’.
Both are at the Seattle Humane Soci-ety in Bellevue, located at the intersec-tion of I-405 and I-90. It is open seven days a week from noon to 6 p.m. For directions call 425-641-0080.
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Bellevue soon will begin work on long-awaited im-provements to West Lake Sammamish Parkway that will make the north-south arterial safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
� e Bellevue City Council approved a $4.8 million contract for the � rst phase of the project, a section of the roadway between Interstate 90 and Southeast 34th Street. Tacoma-based Active Construction will add a multi-purpose trail, separated from vehicular tra� c by a landscaping bu� er, as well as pedestrian crossings along the corridor.
Bellevue began considering improvements to West Lake Sammamish Parkway in 1996, a� er Bellevue, Redmond and King County completed a joint study of the arterial where tra� c volumes have been growing. In 2005, a� er extensive public outreach, the council approved a general design calling for a 10-foot-wide multi-use trail and a
landscaping bu� er where feasible.� e improvements are to be made in � ve phases, each
for an approximately one-mile segment of the 5.5-mile stretch of roadway between I-90 and the north city limits. � ere was overwhelming public support for starting with the southernmost segment. Construction is expected to be-gin early next year and be substantially complete in late fall.
� e southbound lane of the street will have to be closed for the duration of the project. Southbound tra� c will be detoured to Southeast 34th Street and to I-90, from which travelers may return to destinations in the closure area using the I-90 West Lake Sammamish Parkway o� -ramp, then heading north.
Sta� are in the process of notifying a� ected residents and businesses about the detour, giving them time to prepare for it. A newsletter about the project will go to residents in November.
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� ree home invasion robbery suspects are in custody a� er a solid police response and a short foot pursuit in the Crossroads area of Bellevue.
In the early a� ernoon of Oct. 26 a 9-1-1 call was received with a female reporting three men with guns were in her residence. Multiple patrol units imme-diately saturated the area of the 15200 block of NE 16th Place. � ree men were seen running in di� erent direc-
tions. Witnesses were able to provide good descriptions of the males and the direction they were running. Within minutes all three suspects were in custody.
One of the witnesses reported that one of the � eeing suspects pointed his gun at her while she sat in her truck with two small children. � e female stated she feared for her life and
thought the suspect was going to carjack her vehicle, but instead an o� cer ar-rived and he ran.
All three males, in their early 20s from the Everett/Mountlake Terrace area, were booked into King County Jail. King County prosecutors charged Dwuan Antonio Spraggans-Conroy, 23, Je� Heurtelou, 24 and William Parker, 26 on First
Degree Robbery.Investigators believe these
suspects are responsible for several other robberies in Bellevue and possibly other cities in the area. Detectives think more victims of similar crimes may still be le� unre-ported and would encourage them to call 9-1-1 or the Bellevue Police Department, Detective J. Johnson, 425-452-2754.
Police nab home-invasion robbery suspects
Here’s how it happens: you sink into a turn and a swirl of crystals envelopes you. A curtain of cold smoke hangs in the air as you link several more explosions before pausing for a well-deserved breath. As the cloud dissipates and sound drifts off like a wind dying in the tree-tops, a weight is lifted from your life. Maybe you don’t feel it right away because the void is fi lled by what you see: mountains on every horizon—rugged peaks, hanging glaciers, and welcoming bowls hemmed by gentle evergreen skirts. Above you, snow-ghosts picket a ridgeline, alabaster sentinels marching into a cerulean sky. Below you is a vast expanse of unbroken white. Snow of such elemental purity it defi es description. In other places it’s called champagne powder, but here, following the mining traditions of the many British Columbia towns it blankets, it’s known as White Gold—because fi nding it brings a fortune in fun. You’ll know that after your fi rst run. It might be the best skiing you’ve done in a lifetime of great skiing or just a spectacular introduction to wild and free and ridiculously good. And, as you slide back onto an immaculately groomed run to head back to the
lodge, you’ll wonder this: if this is just another winter day in B.C., what’s an exceptional one? Perhaps it’s time you found out. The scope and variety of B.C.’s ski areas is staggering. Whether your choice is located in the spectacular Coast, funky Interior or jagged Rockies, the variability in resort size and ambiance, the amount and diversity of groomed and off -piste terrain, and the consistency of quality snow that ranges from 10-15 metres (30-50 feet) each winter, you’ll know you’ve struck paydirt. Like Europe, B.C.’s vast spaces and convoluted ranges mean you can stay at a world class resort or an undiscovered gem just around the corner. You’ll also fi nd friendly people, modern lifts, lodges ranging from rustic chic to ultramodern, and fabulous, award-winning food. Best of all, getting there is simple. Vancouver & Kelowna international airports act as gateways to B.C.—you can be skiing the same day you leave home. And if the snow happens to break around your knees as you dig into that fi rst turn on your vacation, well, you’ll know. You just struck White Gold. SKI IT TO BELIEVE IT.com
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Q: “How did Fox Plumbing & Heat-
ing get started?”
A : Virgil Fox started the
company in 1964; even as a young man, I loved “hands on work” and was proud to be a tradesman. I joined the company in 1973 and thrived in the environment
of high standards and hard work. By 1979 I was half owner of the company, purchasing it in its entirety in 1983. I was dedicated to the value of quality service at a fair price and understood the importance of keeping every customer, since then I’ve expanded but maintained our deep commitment to integrity and quality work. Our customers tell us time and time again that we are the most trustworthy plumbing service in King County.
Q: “What plumbing services do you o� er? And do you do both repair and installa-tion?”
A : If it has to do with pipes and water, we have the skilled workforce to both � x ailing
systems and install new systems. We work in old and new homes as well as in businesses and commercial environments – we are experts in � xing old systems. We’re not always looking to sell people something new; if it can be � xed we � x it. We o� er a full range of plumb-ing services from sewers to hot water tanks. We help our customers save money by o� ering plumbing system tune-ups, which are continually growing in popularity because they save people on the cost of repairs by catch-ing problems early. We’re very excited to announce that we have expanded and now service and install all types of heating, furnaces and air conditioning, too. We are committed to our customers and to our sta� , provid-
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Q: “Do you guarantee your services?”
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Q: “In an emergency, what’s the best thing to do? What about a� erhours and on the weekends?”
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and furnaces can’t tell time and o� en chose the worst time to act up and break down. We get this and have experts available to assist you whenever you need it, at your home or business. We have dispatchers and technicians on call 24 hours per day. On our website we have emergency water shut o� videos to help people in times of emergency. It’s understandable that most people don’t even think of their plumbing until something goes wrong, we o� en get our best customers through our response to an emergency, we’re there and we � x the problem. A� er an emergency many of our custom-ers participate in our $99 annual Plumbing Tune-up program, which saves them hundreds even thousands of dollars in the long run and they are seeing great im-provements in their plumbing systems.
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A : First having equipment in good working order saves water and money, you wouldn’t
believe how costly a dripping faucet or “ever-running toilet” can be, I’ve seen them cost home owners and businesses hundreds even thousands of dollars. In this day and age switching from a gas water tank to tank-less system saves space, energy and delivers endless hot water. PSE even provides rebates. Converting from electric to gas can save thousands of dollars over time. It’s important to know what works for your life-style and budget and what are your energy saving goals. � e ben-e� ts of a tankless system are; endless hot water, its green – smaller carbon footprint, space savings, and energy savings. It took me a while to be totally sold on the tank-less hot water systems, but I am, today the technology is outstanding.
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