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SHEAR EXCITEMENT IN BELLEVUE

A large crowd watches as a sheep shearer from The Pines Farm trims the hair off a sheep at Bellevue’s Kelsey Creek Farm on Saturday. The annual event also gives people a chance to see the agricultural world up close with a look at animals, sheepdog hearding and pony rides. CELESTE GRACEY, Reporter Newspapers

Bellevue shows off its farm side City’s Kelsey Creek Park has a day for the animals

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Amy Wolf spins the black sheep from its feet to its rear, taking its chin in one hand and clippers in another.

“Sometimes they can just be monsters,” she says as she gives the sheep its eightmonth shearing.

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For about 6,000 people who showed up April 28 at Bellevue’s Kelsey Creek Park, it was a chance to see the agricultural world up close. The annual event included a look at other farm animals, sheepdog herding and pony rides.

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Tech giants join to launch Bellevue-based space venture A Bellevue company, backed by some of the world’s most powerful technological minds, plans to send robots into space to mine asteroids for gold, platinum and other raw materials.

The venture, undertaken by Planetary Resources, will require development of new technology to avoid costing billions of dollars to operate. The goal is to have the venture active in space within 10 years.

The company lists among its backers some of the world’s foremost software and technological minds, including: filmmaker James Cameron; Larry Page and Eric E. Schmidt CEO and chairman of Google.; K. Ram Shriram, founder of Sherpalo, Google board of directors founding member; and David Vaskevitch, former chief technology officer at Microsoft.

If it works, the new plan could provide billions worth of new materials. A single 500-meter platinum-rich asteroid contains the equivalent of all the Platinum Group Metals mined in history, according to Planetary Resources.

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SR 520 gets more girders, access, drains Another batch of girders was put in place over State Route 520 and the highway reopened Monday after a busy weekend of construction.

Crews installed 42 girders as part of a future lidded overpass at 84th Avenue Northeast, and installed more than 1,000 feet of drainage pipes beneath the highway. Also, crews built a construction access bridge on the bridge’s east highrise so workers can better reach the floating bridge work zone.

An estimated 150 workers were onhand to complete construction throughout the 2.5-mile-long project corridor from Medina to Bellevue. Also on Monday, buses began merging with general traffic just west of 92nd Avenue Northeast, a move that creates a longer merge from the 84th Avenue Northeast on-ramp and improves visibility for westbound traffic.

The next weekend construction closure of SR 520 is planned June 1-4.

The SR 520 Eastside Transit and HOV Project will widen SR 520 to six lanes between Medina and Bellevue. Crews

A worker guides one of the 42 girders being installed into place at the 84th Avenue Northeast Lid during the weekend SR 520 closure. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Department of Transportation

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Police arrest six for massage fraud Bellevue police have arrested and charged six people for massage license fraud in a seven-month long, ongoing investigation.

In September of 2011, the Bellevue Police vice division received information from the Washington State Department of Health and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations that a number of regional massage practitioner’s licenses had been obtained fraudulently.

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by state health and HSI, numerous individuals were identified as having submitted suspected counterfeit Chinese school and licensing credentials while filling out the health department’s Practitioner Licensing Applications. Investigations showed that the individuals in question were unable to receive the listed massage training in China during the times listed on the applications. The applicants were either not in China during that time period stated, or they were not there long enough to receive the required number of hours of specialized training.

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Parties fail to reach compromise on Overlake plan

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A recent mediation meeting with a grassroots, pro-tree advocacy organization, the city of Redmond and Group Health Cooperative resulted in continued disagreement over an approved plan to cut down more than 1,000 trees to make way for a 28-acre, mixed-use development in Overlake.

Now it’s up to the courts to decide.

The plan has been opposed by a number of neighborhood groups, including the Sherwood Forest neighborhood group in Bellevue.

Local organization Sustainable Redmond, which filed a

land-use petition in King County Superior Court in January to block the plans, invited the representatives from the property owner, Group Health, and the city of Redmond to a mediation process last week, hoping to come up with a settlement before taking the issue to court.

The parties couldn’t reach a deal, according to Sustainable Redmond.

“We were hoping for something to happen,” Robert Berg, co-chair of Sustainable Redmond told the Reporter on Monday. “It didn’t come to an agreement. We would like the Overlake Village neighborhood to have a legacy of valuing the trees that are there. There’s value in an urban forest.”

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The parties met for nine hours April 23 during a gathering mediated by the Washington State Bar Association’s Land Use and Environmental Mediation Committee, according to a press release.

Berg said he, along with all the parties at the mediation, could not comment on what was said at the meeting. But he did say court action is Sustainable Redmond’s “only option right now” in its efforts to save at least some of the 1,050 “significant” trees from being cut down as part of the Redmond City Council-approved plans for the Group Health Overlake Village development. Significant trees are defined by the city as having a diameter of six inches or more at the height of four and a half feet above ground.

A county judge is scheduled to hear oral arguments of the case June 25.

City attorney James Haney confirmed in an email Tuesday that representatives from the city, Group Health and Sustainable Redmond met with mediators, and that they were “unable to reach a settlement and will therefore be continuing litigation.”

Beyond that, Haney said any other information about the mediation is confidential and declined to comment.

The vacant property of the proposed development, located at 2464 152nd Ave. NE, was previously the campus for Group Health Overlake Hospital before it closed in 2008. The property is bordered by the Microsoft, Corp. campus and is next to a proposed East Link light rail station. The Overlake Village plans include 10-12 apartment buildings, 1.4 million square feet of commercial space, a 180-room hotel and a 2.67-acre park with a connecting path.

Last December, the Redmond City Council approved Group Health’s Overlake Village plan, which includes an exception to a section of the city zoning code that requires developers to retain 35 percent of existing significant trees.

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A good plan to fix juvenile center

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he King Council has made a good decision to put a $210 million levy on the Aug. 7 Primary ballot to rebuild the rundown Youth Services Center.

The project is needed and the cost is reasonable.

The center, in Seattle, consists of courtrooms, offices, classrooms and a juvenile detention center. The council voted unanimously to put the issue on the ballot.

Last summer we had concerns about financing repairs to the facility. The repairs were – and are – necessary. What we didn’t like was that Democrats on the King County Council made them part of a sales tax boost to pay for public safety.

We called a “switcheroo” – tacking a last-minute project on to a vote for public safety and forcing the public to make an “all or nothing” decision. The public chose nothing.

That didn’t make conditions at the Youth Detention Center go away; it just made the problem there one year older. Now is a reasonable time to make the fixes.

The cost is acceptable: about 7 cents per $100,000 of assessed value. To put it in non-wonk terms, it’s about $35 a year for the owner of a $500,000 home.

Also, a property tax is a better choice than a sales tax because it is less regressive. Sales taxes hit the poor much harder than those who are better off.

So, what do we get for the money? Plenty. The revenue would replace the three buildings on site — the Alder Tower, Alder Wing and Youth Detention Facility.

Sections of those buildings are more than 60 years old and have significant maintenance needs. By replacing all three buildings, the county also has the opportunity to reduce the size of its foot print on the 9.1 acre site, and sell some of the land to developers to help pay for the construction.

Most people – thankfully – haven’t had a reason to go to the center. The Youth Services Center is the county’s central facility for cases involving children, which are reportedly among the most stressful for families. They include juvenile offender cases, child abandonment, abuse and neglect cases, and cases involving runaways.

The five judges and two commissioners who serve there make such decisions as whether a child should be removed from their home or whether a minor should be detained for committing an offense.

County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg calls the place chaotic. Conditions are so bad that he has brought Popsicles to his staff there when the temperature indoors has reached 90 degrees.

“As a symbol to youth and families, the building is an absolute failure,” he told the council.

Voters can fix this by voting yes on the levy this August.

They should. It’s a good proposal and long overdue.

– Craig Groshart, Bellevue Reporter

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Aging with humor and grace

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hether I’m covering a prep game or volunteering as a youth sports coach, I often find myself involved in a case of mistaken identity.

It reached an apex this past weekend when I joined my dad at the signups for the local youth football program’s upcoming season.

“No, he’s 26,” I overheard him say several times as I tossed around a football with a teen who also mistook me for one of his peers.

Time and again, my father was left explaining his son wasn’t the newest eighth-grade athletic sensation to hit the Snoqualmie Valley, but a 26-year-old living with an adolescent look.

Even the local prep coach had a gleam in his eye when we were introduced. I could see the wheels in his head turning as he Josh Suman was thinking to himself, “With a little more physical development, that middle-schooler could be a decent player…”

Unfortunately for both of us, the window for that development has already been slammed shut, leaving behind only a youthful mirage.

Various theories on aging and its relation to ethnicity have been suggested and studied – diet and other environmental factors, facial structure and even simply another case of a break between our subjective perception and an objective reality.

The first may be a great case study, but my dietary staples of red meat (always served bleeding, if not breathing), fructose-infused beverages and plenty of other cholesterolladen, deep-fried favorites leave its credibility struggling

harder than my colon.

A more rounded face and the spacing between the brow and nose have led some to believe it is Western perception that has created Josh, age 13 Josh, age 17 the myth that Asians age more gracefully than our Caucasian counterparts.

When the average Westerner looks at the average Asian mug, they see a facial structure that lends comparisons more to a Caucasian infant than adult.

But those traits are far from unanimous in various Asian lineages and even those faces with a more angular appearance often appear to have staved-off Father Time and his arsenal of eye circles, lip sagging or the dreaded laugh lines.

I’m sure someday it will be members at the local Elks Club or Eagles meetings that assume my age precludes me from entrance, just as movie ushers at PG-13 flicks do now.

Regardless of the science or psychology behind it, I’m trying to find the positives in my predicament.

The coup de grace is a plan to relocate to another state, enroll in high school under an assumed name and make one final run at a spot on the all-state football team.

Most of the details are solidified in my head, but I’m still taking my time with the decision. After all, if history is any indicator, I’m going to look like this for at least a few more years.

Josh Suman is a staff writer with the Bellevue Reporter.

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Reichert cast the right vote Reasonable people including Rep. Dave Reichert voted against it, but the U.S. House of Representatives still passed an amendment this month that would make it harder for presidents to protect the places we care about as national monuments.

Since being signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, the Antiquities Act has been used by eight Republicans and eight Democratic presidents to protect important public lands as national monuments including the Statue of Liberty, the Tetons and the Grand Canyon.

Here in Washington, local residents are asking the president to consider protecting 1,000 acres of land currently owned by the Bureau of Land Management in the San Juan Islands as a national monument. Many Bellevue residents enjoy this breathtaking place on family vacations.

At a time where there is widespread community support for protecting these special places in the

San Juans, now is not the time to limit the options to protect these and other precious lands.

With Congress focusing on politics instead of protecting our heritage, a presidential monument designation makes a lot of sense. Just like Rep. Reichert’s vote.

Tom Reeve

Keeping your registration safe Regarding your article on vehicle registrations, we are required to have the original in the vehicle. It doesn’t make sense to keep this document in your possession especially when the vehicle is shared by more than one driver.

In this regard, are we permitted to blot out the address on the form and only show the owners name?

Luis Baez

Driving 102 My April 6 letter regarding right of way at a stop sign was correct. The quote from the state driver’s guide is correct, but that is not

the situation I was writing about.

Once the right of way rotation at a stop sign is established, it maintains the clockwise rotation (person on the right has the right of way) regardless of when they arrived. A lot of Washington driver’s don’t seem to understand that.

I have reviewed the rules.

I would suggest that when people quote the rule book they should make sure that what they are quoting is applicable to the situation.

Jim Herman, Bellevue

It’s faster to drive Wanted to tell you how much I liked this article (“Assimilate this, Seattle,” Opinion, April 20). I live in Bellevue just above Factoria and the Richards Road stop near by. But to get a bus to Seattle, I have to walk a mile and a half or wait for a bus then go one stop and then wait for another bus.

With the new lower service introduced last year, it is now faster for me to drive to Mount Rainier on a Sunday than take the bus with a transfer to Seattle.

Louis Derrico, Bellevue

Appetite for options growing

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s we move into the twenty-first century, the growth of individualized services is one very clear trend.

Most aspects of our lives are improved with customization to meet our needs—our phones, our banking, our insurance, our software, and even our employment arrangements are much more adaptable.

Education services, however, have been surprisingly resistant to change.

Among the education policies debated this legisJami Lund lative session was whether Washington should become the 43rd state to adopt a charter school law. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools freed from many state and local regulations in exchange for stronger accountability, as outlined in their “charter.” Should a charter school fail to meet that contract, it is shut down.

Such an agreement gives teachers and principals the power to be more flexible and innovative in how they educate students and serve the unique needs of their community. Public opinion research released by the Friedman Foundation and the Freedom Foundation found that 60 percent of Washington voters favor charter schools and only 23 percent oppose.

In addition, other methods of expanding the options for families and students are also popular. “Tax credit scholarships” are supported by 59 percent. “Education savings ac-

counts” are favored by 57%, and even school vouchers have 55 percent support.

As more states adopt school choice policies—charter schools, online learning, private school scholarships, and so on—it is clear that greater choice and more highquality educational options are the best ways to ensure each child’s unique needs are met. Washington residents have yet to experience this benefit, but if it were available, they would take advantage of it.

Today, 93 percent of Washington students attend traditional public schools. However, according to the survey of state voters, if given the opportunity to select any type of school for their children, only 40 percent would choose regular public schools.

The research, as well as numerous levy votes statewide, demonstrates that citizens appreciate the important work of public schools. The desire to see schools deregulated is simply an appetite for customized and individualized service which exists in so many other aspects of life.

Olympia lawmakers should lift regulations and expand options for students, families and communities. Local elected school directors, who have surprisingly great authority, should also innovate in ways that expand options for the families they serve.

Jami Lund is the Education Reform Fellow for the Freedom Foundation, a free market think tank in Olympia. He can be contactec at jlund@myfreedomfoundation.org

Could Seattle put on a world’s fair today?

BY DON BRUNELL

On April 21, 1962, the Seattle World’s Fair opened. The “Century 21 Exhibition” ran for six months, drew 11 million visitors, turned a profit and left the Northwest with a wonderful Seattle Center.

You have to wonder if a project of this scope and magnitude could happen today with endless hoops to jump through and mounds of government red tape.

Back in 1962, people argued about projects — but then they compromised and moved forward. Today, there is endless debate over every detail, and the losers sue.

In the end, projects die by litigation, indecision and delay. Meanwhile, costs skyrocket and projects become too expensive.

Every project, large or small, has its opponents. Everyone wants their say and their way. That’s how our system works. But there comes a time when the arguing and delays must end and compromises must be made.

Case in point: the SR 520 bridge, another massive infrastructure project from the 1960s. Gov. Al Rosellini proposed building the floating bridge across Lake Washington just south of the University of Washington campus. It was badly needed because the only other floating bridge across the lake was overcrowded.

Starting in 1963, a 35-cent toll was levied on motorist crossing the new floating bridge. That toll ended in 1979 when the construction bonds were retired. While in hindsight, it would have been better to keep the tolls in place to pay for maintenance, expansion and improvements; the compromise was reached, and the bridge was built.

Today, the effort to replace that bridge

is the perfect example of how times — and the development process — have changed.

A bridge replacement is finally under way, but only after years of haggling, legislative wrangling and lawsuits.

In some respects, we’ve become our own worst enemies, allowing the process to interfere with progress. In Vancouver, it’s a fight over a new biomass boiler. Clark County wanted to replace the existing boilers in its courthouse complex with a biomass boiler.

The proposal drew such strong opposition from neighbors and city leaders that the project missed financing and was canceled. It didn’t matter that the wood waste project was more energy efficient, saved the taxpayers money and reduced overall air pollution levels; it fell victim to the NIMBY syndrome — not in my back yard.

In Skamania County, a fight over the construction of a wind farm erupted into a major lawsuit. Project opponents again used the NIMBY principle, citing an array of issues ranging from scenic and wildlife impacts to mitigation measures such as nighttime lighting on the turbine blades.

The scope of the project was eventually reduced, and the development is now on hold, because the developers say the project is now not economically viable.

We still have visionary people who are smart, innovative and community-minded, but today the cards are stacked against them.

Rather than block them at every turn, perhaps we should start clearing a few hurdles so we can make great things happen again, like we did with the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair.

By Don C. Brunell is president of the Association of Washington Business

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Bellevue fertility clinic causes controversy with ad Bellevue-based Washington Center for Reproductive Medicine caused controversy recently when it placed an advertisement in a British Columbia newspaper, the Indo-Canadian Voice, for treatment that allows families to choose their child’s gender. The paper is geared towards immigrants from India and boasts the benefits of the procedure.

It is illegal in Canada for families to undergo these types of procedures, but no such law exists in the U.S. Representatives of the fertility clinics did not return calls to the Reporter requesting comments.

Boat safety classes offered Another boating safety class will be offered in Bellevue on May 19.

The course teaches students the necessary steps to obtain their Washington Boaters Safety Card, now required to operate a vessel of more than 15 horsepower.

The course is a one-day instructional review that ends with an exam. Cost is $30 for the class and subsequent exam.

Early registration is requested. More information is available at 425-885-0259, or email HoopCGAUX@gmail.com.

The class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bellevue Fire Station No. 9, 12412 SE 69th Way.

Anti-harassment workshop set May 9 A free workshop designed to build community unity and provide information about how to address discrimination, malicious harassment and hate crimes will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. May 9.

The event, at Bellevue City Hall, will include speakers Uriel Iniguez, Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs; Rosa Melendez, Regional Director, U.S. Dept. of Justice; Arsalan Bukhari, Executive Director, CAIR-WA. To RSVP or for more information, contact Kevin Henry at khenry@bellevuewa.gov.

Bellevue City Hall is located at 450 110th Ave. NE.

Judge moved to Mercer Island six years ago because of its schools.

Rep. Deb Eddy honored Rep. Deb Eddy (D-Kirkland) has been honored by the Suburban Cities Association. Eddy, who represents the 48th Legislative District, which includes the northern part of Bellevue, has announced that she would not seek reelection in 2012.

Prior to her election to the House in 2006, Eddy had served on the Kirkland City Council for six years, including two years as Mayor, and was active in the association.

Authors to discuss world’s fair Authors Paula Becker and Alan J. Stein will present a slide show on the 1962 World’s Fair from 7-8:30 p.m. May 15 at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center.

The free event, sponsored by The Eastside Heritage Center, will give attendees a chance to share their stories about the fair.

Hopelink to offer training Hopelink will host a free training for staff, providers and volunteers who work directly with people with transportation needs. The training will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at Hopelink Bellevue Center, 14812 Main St. Registration is required and people can register one week before the event. To learn more or to register, contact Sheila Sloan-Evans at 425-943-6760 or mobility@hope-link.org.

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Eastside Life Chiropractic is located at 2032 148th Ave NE, in the Sears Overlake Plaza.

Boaters warned of buoys King County is reminding boaters to steer clear of data buoys on lakes Washington and Sammamish after an environmental monitoring buoy on Lake Washington had to undergo extensive repairs after it was struck by a boat in broad daylight.

The monitoring buoy is painted bright yellow to help boaters avoid it.

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Judge says she will run on four issues: fully funding education, championing women’s health and reproductive rights, seeking transportation solutions that ease congestion, and safeguarding the environment.

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follow his commands out of stubbornness.

However, bring out a sheepdog and “they get smart real quick.”

For all their stubbornness, sheep still can be helplessly dependent.

If they get their heads stuck in a fence, they’ll wait all day for someone to pull them out.

There is technique in shearing the sheep. Al Schwider was careful to pull the sheep’s skin straight, so as to not cut it with the heavy-duty shavers. Also, he never lets the sheep’s hooves touch the ground.

Hair to produce wool can only be sheared once. Any “second shave” results in little hairballs that get caught in the wool-spinning process.

Shepherds wait until the sheep’s hair is about three inches long before shearing. For the Schwider’s Romney sheep, that takes about eight months.

BC luncheon raises $280,000 Nearly $280,000 was raised at the annual fundraising event by the Bellevue College Foundation. The money will go to provide academic and need-based scholarships, as well as develop programs that support quality education and learning opportunities for all BC students.

More than 700 people attended the luncheon with the average gift increasing 50 percent over last year.

Fur Ball auction to help pets Homeward Pet Adoption Center will hold its annual Fur Ball Auction & Dinner to raise funds for animals in need. The event, begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at The Westin Bellevue. Tickets are available online at www.homewardpet. org/auction or by calling 425-488-4444, extension 406.

Reading program offered Al Schwider only pulls the sheep’s hair straight and only shears the hair once. The special shears have cutting ends that curve up.

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The Washington State University Center for Distance and Professional Education will offer reading skills programs for 4 year olds through adults this summer in Bellevue. Tuition and materials fees vary by program level.

Early summer session begins the week of June 21 and a late summer session begins the week of July 28.

The programs have been offered as a service to the community by the center since 2004. The programs are taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.

For more information or to register, call 1-888-201-2448.

Recycling day set Saturday Residents can get rid of old televisions, computers, appliances, tires and other items at Bellevue’s spring Residential Recycling Collection Day, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1717 Bellevue Way NE. Hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, motor oil and antifreeze will NOT be accepted. Shredding will not be accepted until the fall event in October. There will be a charge for some items.

For a complete list of what will and will not be accepted, and what the fees are for some items, go to http://www.bellevuewa. gov/utilities.htm. Questions? Call 425-4522977, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BC employee honored Barbara Brodsky, director of TRiO Student Support Services at Bellevue College, received the inaugural Distinguished Service Award at a recent meeting of the Washington State TRiO Association.

TRiO is a federally-funded Barbara Brodsky program that provides academic and personal support to students with limited income, disabilities, or who are the first in their families to attend college.

The association cited her critical role in raising awareness around issues of access and retention for first generation and lowincome college students, her leadership as a board member on a regional association and her work raising funds for scholarships for TRiO students.

Join QFC in the Battle to End Breast Cancer In July of this year Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its founding as a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever.

QFC is proud to again be the presenting sponsor of the Seattle Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure being held on Sunday, June 3rd, at the Seattle Center.

Komen for the Cure has in some way touched every major breast cancer breakthrough in the last 29 years and has been associated with three Nobel Prize winners. Thanks to the many volunteers, sponsors and participants, the Komen organization has been able to raise and invest over $1.9 billion for breast cancer research, treatment and education. It has affiliate organizations in over 120 U.S. communities and relationships in 50 countries around the world.

Of the money that Komen raises at its events, 75% stays in the local community for breast health education, breast cancer screening and treatment and other direct help. In 2011, Komen invested $93 million in local community programs, which provided for 700,000 breast health screenings and diagnostic procedures.

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In 2007, economists estimated that Komen funded research and programs saved 4,500 American lives. Between 1989 and 1999 the percentage of women

aged 40 and above getting annual mammograms rose from 54% to 71%.

There are currently more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has played a huge role in raising awareness and supporting research, treatment and education.

If you would like to join QFC in supporting the valuable work of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® there are several ways you can do so. One way would be to join us at the Race for the Cure on June 3rd. Every QFC store has been asked to create a store team. You don’t have to be a QFC associate to be on your favorite store team. We encourage family, friends and our great customers to join our teams. Ask

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the same effect in enhancing a meal as a fine wine.

Stermer learned about the importance of good oil while he worked overseas for Nike. Each oil has its own flavor, and, as with fine wines, pairings can mean everything.

“Most Americans, they don’t understand what good oil tastes like until they come in,” he said.

Like Campbell, Stermer was ready to venture out on his own. He jumped into the olive oil game in 2006, and he hasn’t looked back. Oil and Vinegar has been a fixture at Bellevue Square since then and the store is the flagship franchise of locations throughout the world.

When the economy went sour, Stermer assumed business would drop,

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Bonnie Campbell’s life sat at a crossroads.

She lost her job as an administrative assistant in Arizona and her resume wasn’t getting many hits online. She was tired of working for other people.

Then, Campbell took a part-time job at a specialty olive oil store and found “it was too much fun.”

So Campbell and her sister, Dee Dee, who also lost her job, decided to go into business for themselves, looked around the country, and headed to Bellevue.

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“With the opportunities presented last November, we knew we had to bring our concept to Washington state to meet the needs of this region’s consumers,” said David Trone, who co-owns Total Wine & More with his brother, Robert. “We know that with our vast selection of more than 8,000 wines, 3,000 spirits and 2,500 beers, we will exceed the demand for not only hard-to-find labels, but locally produced products as well.”

The new Bellevue store marks the 81st location in the U.S. for Total Wine & More. Total Wine will feature a climate-controlled wine cellar for rare selections, a walk-in humidor for fine cigars, as well as provide space for private tastings, consumer education courses, community meetings and special events.

Total Wine regularly features wine, spirits and beer tastings with a focus on wine-producing regions and seasonal topics. All employees go through a three-week training program covering the various regions, production methods, varietals, brew styles and tasting analysis before stepping onto the sales floor. The company also offers ongoing training and a chance to meet with the world’s key wine producers.

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Matt Stermer, president and owner of Oil and Vinegar in Bellevue Square. The store has been located in the mall since 2006 and offers samples of its oils and dressings. NAT LEVY, Bellevue Reporter

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PCL construction honored Anthony Sturgess of PCL Construction Services, Inc. was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of the support of its employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, The award was presented by the Washington Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. PCL pledged to continue its support.

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but the store experienced nearly 10 percent growth from year to year, with a record increase in 2011.

Though upscale Bellevue residents were not hit as hard by recession, Stermer points to the store’s customer service and the fact that good olive oil doesn’t cost much more than the basic variety for the store’s continued success.

Both Campbell and Stermer said prices begin as low as $15 and move up into the $20 range. Store-bought oils can cost anywhere from $4 up to $10 or $12.

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Geoff Vestman and Dee Gritzke of Bellevue have been named financial representatives for Country Financial.

They recently completed the organization’s extensive training covering the solutions Country offers to help clients become financially secure. The training also focuses on guiding clients toward successfully setting and achieving their goals.

Vestman earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Washington State University, Pullman, in 2009.

Gritzke served as a manager at Boeing Computer Services and was a member of the President’s Club there. She was also a member of the President’s Club at Argo Communications. She is the past president of the West Bellevue Community Organization.

They serve clients from their Country office at 21540 30th Drive S.E., Suite 260, Bothell.

Country Financial, based in Bloomington, Ill., has been serving clients since 1925.

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Sisters sell similar product, they don’t compete as much as it seems. Oil and Vinegar carries salad dressings, spices and many other items, while Two Sisters sticks to a variety of oils made by a California-based supplier.

Campbell said business has been up since a January lull. The initial trepidation of opening a new business has faded, and now Campbell sounds a lot like a long-time Puget Sound resident.

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Clark Nuber has hired two new employees and promoted three at its Bellevue accounting firm. Katie Moyer will be the senior state and local group representative.

Tondi Turner has been hired as an administrative assistant.

Joe Haberzetle, previously a senior manager with Ernst & Young in Seattle, recently joined Clark Nuber as a senior manager in the firm’s State & Local Tax Group.

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Weight loss can be tricky. People can do all the right things, and lose weight, but it may not be the right kind. They may be dropping their lean muscle mass while retaining fat. Of course, this problem can be fought through careful observation.

But most body fat tests are invasive at best, and wildly inconsistent at worst.

One office in Bellevue can get people the exact results they need.

Vitela Health is one of the first commercial clinics to offer use of the BodPod, a chamber that isolates and measures body fat percentage, determining healthy ranges for men and women of all ages and ethnicities. Husband and wife Brent and Jan Stahl, who run testing with the machine out of their Bellevue office, say the BodPod is the most accurate measure of body fat, and it is used in major hospitals and even in testing competitors for the hit NBC reality show The Biggest Loser.

“We can tell people not just that they lost weight, or if they also lost fat,” Jan Stahl said.

Stahl said they run into patients all the time who are lied to by the

Jan and Brent Stahl are two of the few testers of the BodPod as a commercial product. NAT LEVY, Bellevue Reporter scales. In some cases, patients’ weight may not drop, but they could be burning fat and adding muscle. In other cases, they may be losing weight, but not burning enough fat. This test can give

patients the truth, they said.

Tests cost $75, but they aren’t covered by most insurance plans.

The clinic also offers a weight loss plan that replaces a patient’s diet, at approximately $300 per month,

which is similar to the Food and Drug Administration’s estimated household spending on food per month.

Brent Stahl said patients came in with as much as 25 to 30 percent

Five Bellevue liquor stores sold in state auction Bellevue’s five liquor stores sold for a combined $813,300.

The Washington State Liquor Control Board began auctioning its stores March 15 to meet the requirements of voter-approved initiative 1183, which required the state to get out of the booze business.

The winners of the Bellevue locations are: • Bellevue downtown, 1100 Bellevue Way NE DreamX LLC of Albany, Ill., for $210,100 • Northtowne, 2616 Bellevue Way NE - Kulbir Singh of Brazil, Ind., for $210,100 • Overlake, 14315 NE 20th St., Suite B - Jae Hur of

Spokane for $175,000 • Crossroads, 15600 NE 8th St., No. K-7 - Devinder S. Sahota of Vacaville, Calif., for $136,000 • Factoria, 3630 Factoria Blvd. SE - Rae Cho of Puyallup for $125,100 The WSLCB awarded 121

bidders license application rights for the 167 state-run stores. The winning bidders earned exclusive rights to apply for a liquor license at the stores’ locations — allowing the buyers to potentially sell liquor in stores under the required

extra fat on them. At that point, the first step is to get them at a healthy consumption state. They find the patient’s resting heart rate and use it to determine a caloric intake that will allow them to burn fat. They don’t want to get patients going with exercise too soon because joint damage could be incurred from carrying the extra weight.

This husband and wife team has seen the importance of weight loss first hand. Between them, they lost 95 pounds. They hit an all time low, when their 4-year-old son asked Brent when his baby was due, in front of Jan Stahl while she was pregnant. They began health coaching, and soon opened their own office. Their training focuses on positive encouragement. They help patients to drop weight, but even more so, they work to ensure the patients keep it off.

“We do not want our clients to yo yo,” said Jan Stahl. “We don’t them to work so hard and then gain any of it back.”

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The state sold its 167 stores for a total of $30.75 million. The most expensive bid was for $750,100 for a store in Tacoma, while the lowest bid was for $49,600 for a store in Spokane.

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The students spent three days of their spring break playing seven matches of chess, some of which lasted in excess of four hours.

Kunal Roy was one of the Saints who made the trip and said the experience was exhausting, but well worth the effort.

“I slept an entire day after I got back,” Kunal said. “But more importantly it was really fun.”

Behind Interlake’s victory was many years of hard work and dedication. Before even qualifying for the nationals by placing as finalists in state, the students had to train for months.

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The Interlake High School chess team members are Kunal Roy, Abinav Viswanathan, Michael Wang, David Golub, Andrew Dawson, Andrew Porisch, Cameron Joy, Collin Joy and Amos Chan.

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The BC Foundation thanks the donors and corporate sponsors of the 2012 Become Exceptional Luncheon who helped us to raise nearly $280,000 to support programs and students at Bellevue College.

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Education, electricity key to kids’ success, says activist

BY JESSICA YUWANTO UW News Lab

An Indonesian activist told a gathering in Bellevue of the need both for education and hydropower projects in rural parts of her country.

Tri Mumpuni spoke at CERDAS’ fourth annual fundraising dinner at the North Bellevue Community Center. The event was attended by more than 300 people and raised more than $20,000 for the organization.

The CERDAS Foundation (www.cerdasfoundation.org) is a nonprofit, communitypowered organization established in Seattle in 2007.

Over the years, Mumpuni’s business group, IBEKA, has built 60 community-run hydropower projects in Indonesia and the Philippines.

These provide electricity

for about 500,000 people in rural areas.

Mumpuni sees her work as a way to help the poor improve their lives.

“It is important to expose the situations that unprivileged people face because they exist in our society,” Mumpuni said.

CERDAS’ mission is to provide equal access to education for children, regardless of their ethnic, religious, social, political or economic backgrounds, and to offer aid during natural disasters and emergencies in Indonesia.

After completing her studies at the Institute of Agriculture in Bogor, she worked as a social worker in urban areas, where she developed an understanding of creating communitybased models.

Mumpuni’s husband, Iskandar Budisaroso Kuntoadji, who is a micro hydropower movement activist, persuaded her to return to rural areas to develop electrical power.

In 1996, she realized that the combined use of heat and power (co-generation) was crucial to sustain electricity in rural areas since the state-run power company was pulling sources of

electricity away.

In 2011, she became one of the six recipients of the Ramon Magsaysay award, which is equivalent to the Nobel prize in Asia, according to the Huffington Post.

Mumpuni told the Bellevue audience that many people are suffering from what she called “empathy deficiency human disorder.”

She spoke about the gap between rich and poor people

in Indonesia.

“I believe that rich people aren’t capable of spending all of their money,” she said.

“It’s better for them to use their money properly to help children in very remote areas to go to school.”

Jessica Yuwanto is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory.

Tri Mumpuni described how children would benefit from more sources of electricity by being able to study at night and live in a cleaner environment. COURTESY PHOTO, IIP State

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What’s happening in sports and recreation

Local preps shine at Official Player Watch football combine A handful of preps from the area took part in the Official Player Watch combine, including Bellevue’s Ari Morales and Marcus Griffin and Sammamish’s Stephen Fry. Morales, who ran a 4.46 in the 40 at the combine, was selected the Best in Combine in his third year at the event.

“He was unstoppable in the one-onone drills,” coach Damian Lowery said.

“He displayed quick feet, great balance and speed through the drills.”

Griffin was named Best Defensive Ari Morales Lineman in camp.

Former Washington State standout Mkristo Bruce said of Griffin, “Marcus stood out in an area that you can’t teach or coach, being a leader.”

Three athletes from Bellevue sign to colleges

Michelle Lui, a sophomore at Forest Ridge, is the defending 1A state champion of girls tennis and has a perfect record so far in 2012. Also a top USTA Juniors player, Lui’s coach said she would be in the running for a state title at any WIAA classification. JOSH SUMAN, Bellevue Reporter

Forest Ridge’s Lui on top of game

Defending 1A state champ on pace for more in 2012 and beyond

BY JOSH SUMAN Bellevue Reporter

When Michelle Lui stepped on campus at Forest Ridge in 2011 for her freshman year, it was far from the first time. Lui had been a student at Bellevue’s only all girls school since seventh grade, but mostly blended in with the rest of the nearly 400 students in grades 6-12.

“I was just the girl who missed school because of tennis,” Lui said.

“Before last season, no one really talked to me.”

While her peers had been previously unaware a tennis prodigy was in their midst, that all changed when Lui burst onto the prep scene last year with an 18-0 record and the first state championship in school history.

This season, she has still yet to lose a prep match and is looking to become the first repeat champ in the 1A tournament since 2007, when Bush School’s Liz Lewis accomplished the feat.

Lewis captured the state title in each of her four seasons as a prep to join Erica Perkins (1994-97) from University Prep as one of two players in Washington 1A history to finish all four of their prep seasons with a championship.

Coach Loren Lo believes that type of history could be on the way from Lui as well.

“She’s definitely top-tier,” Lo said.

REPEAT 1A CHAMPS According to the WIAA record books, only a handful of preps have repeated as 1A state champions in girls tennis since 1985.

Forest Ridge sophomore Michelle Lui will look to join that exclusive club later this year and still boasts a perfect record on the season after capturing the state championship with relative ease as a freshman in 2011.

• Karyle Kramer, South Whidbey- 1986, 88-89 • Michelle Bargen, Oroville- 1990-91 • Erica Perkins, University Prep- 1994-97 • Taryn Anderson, Annie Wright- 2000, 02-03 • Liz Lewis, Bush School- 2004-07

“There’s only a handful of girls at her age group in the whole country who are better.”

Lui has posted a 287-190 United States Tennis Association junior record since beginning in 2006 and captured a handful of tournament titles in the process. In her most recent tournament at the Pacific Northwest section championships, Lui defeated her first two opponents in straight sets, losing only five games combined before falling the title match.

On her run to the 2011 prep state title, Lui dropped only three games in four state tournament matches, taking all four in straight sets.

“I never thought any of this would happen,” Lui said of her success on the court. “I thought I would just play for fun. But it has taken me to great places.”

While she still has over half of her high school career in front of her, Lui is well aware of her chance to become the third player to win four 1A state titles in girls tennis.

“I think I have a good chance this year again,” she said. “It would be awesome to win four straight.”

While she doesn’t lack for confidence, Lui’s coach said she has never shown even a hint of becoming another spoiled star athlete. Rather than placing unrealistic expectations on her teammates, Lui has used them as a way to deflect the attention from herself whenever possible.

“For the first three years I was here, Forest Ridge had a pretty laid back athletic program,” Lo said. “The kids played just to have fun, which is great, but winning and losing didn’t really matter at all. Since she came on, she just brought everyone else up and has them taking it more seriously.”

The result has been perhaps the most competitive team in school history, with a trio of other players who Lo said have a shot at joining Lui at state in doubles pair Olivia Cero and Fanny Anderson and singles player Tiffanie Chai.

“It would take a mental breakdown for her not to perform,” Lo said.

Peter Ovens and Jimmy Trull have both signed letters of intent to continue their educations and wrestling careers in college.

Ovens is headed to Concordia (Neb.) and will wrestle at 149 pounds for the Bulldogs, a member of the NAIA that finished last season with three All-Americans. Ovens placed in the KingCo tournament in all four of his prep seasons.

Trull will join the Pride of Hofstra University at 285 pounds and was the first ever Bellevue wrestler to place Sean Constantine at state for three years. He also owns school records for wins and is second in pins in a career.

Another 2012 Bellevue athlete committed last weekend for football, with linebacker and tight end Sean Constantine pledging to the University of Washington Huskies and coach Steve Sarkisian.

Highland Games coming to Newport High School The Highland Games, a track and field event that operates in partnership with Special Olympics, will be back in Bellevue on Saturday, May 19 at Newport High School.

The entire event is free of charge and athletes are encouraged to participate in as many events as they would like. There will be no disqualifications and the event prides itself on removing the competitive pressures of traditional meets.

For more information, email arnold.ewert@libertymutual.com or call 425-894-6626. Check in begins at 9 a.m. and events begin 45 minutes later.

Bellevue holding registration for youth soccer camps The City of Bellevue is registering now for soccer camps throughout the city for children ages 4-14.

The first will focus on basic fundamentals and campers will be divided according to age and ability level.

The second will be instructed by coaches from the UK and will also focus on fundamentals with small side games and technical instruction as well.

Both camps will have varying fees for residents and non-residents in each age group and both also have shorter daily sessions for the younger age group.

The City of Bellevue also has openings for several camps for kids interested in baseball, basketball, hiking and skateboarding that will run throughout the summer through the parks and recreation department.

Registration information is available online at bellevuewa.gov.

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Knights stop Redmond streak

BY JOSH SUMAN Bellevue Reporter

For nearly a decade, Redmond’s girls golf team has been perfect in regular season play, winning 93 straight conference matches in a streak that dates to the early 2000s.

All of that came to an end at Bear Creek Country Club last Thursday, when Newport picked up a 224-235 win behind a course-record tying 38 from freshman Marianne Li. “I know we’ve been close in the past,” Li said, adding that she has followed the prep program since she began playing golf in elementary school. “I know there have been a lot of close matches in the past and it’s great to contribute and be part of the team that did it.”

The Knights lost to Redmond at Newcastle by only a single stroke two seasons ago and were foiled by three strokes last season.

But with Li shooting one of the best rounds

carded all season on a prep course and strong rounds from senior Hannah Christian and Isabel Chien, the Mustangs were unable to hold off Newport this time around.

“It was really exciting,” said Christian, who holds the role of team captain along with fellow senior Marissa Dolby. “It feels great to be the seniors to do it.”

Newport coaches Frank Nimmo and Todd O’Neill, who have both been with the program for six seasons, said the win was, “a monkey off of our backs” and hoped it would provide momentum for the postseason.

“We have players that come from great families that have committed to the game of golf,” Nimmo said. “Newport is the beneficiary of that commitment.”

The Knights also ended Redmond’s eight year run atop the conference with the win.

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Newport’s girls golf team knocked off Redmond last week at Bear Creek Country Club, ending the Mustangs’ 93-match win streak and taking the 4A KingCo crown in the process. COURTESY PHOTO

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Interlake sophomore and Bellevue East midfielder Camille Sullivan has been selected by the Washington Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association to be part of a team that will represent Washington in the U.S. Lacrosse Women’s Division National Tournament in New York later this month.

Sullivan will join 21 others from around the state at one of the oldest lacrosse tournaments in the country, running since 1933.

Through the first 11 games of the season, Sullivan has scored 39 goals to go with 10 assists. She has netted six goals twice this year, most recently in a win over Eastside Catholic where she also added six helpers.

“I loved this sport as soon as I got a stick in my hands,” Sullivan said.

“They say it’s the fastest game on two feet, so I really like that aspect of it.”

Nine of the 22 players on the team hail from the Greater Eastside, including three from Mercer Island, three from Issaquah and Sammamish and one each from Bothell and Woodinville.

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Bellevue East midfielder and Interlake sophomore Camille Sullivan is on the Wash. squad.

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a prominent role in last year’s Division II title run for BELAX and head coach Craig Van Der Horn said she is another example of a more developed youth program on the girls side.

“We’re now starting to get really good athletes coming out,” Van Der Horn said. “The whole lacrosse thing is going down to first, second, third grade. We’re getting players at the high school level that are as good as freshman as what we used to get as seniors.”

Tournament highlights include division championships, a U.S. Team exhibi-

tion, an annual high school all-star game and a premier recruiting opportunity for high school players.

The school girls division features high school aged players representing the US Lacrosse region in which they live and play. Approximately 60 teams will compete with the Valerie Walchak Trophy awarded to the winning team in Division I. The team will be coached by Lake Sammamish varsity coach Tony D’Alessio and Snohomish varsity coach Katie Carroll. The tournament takes place from May 25 to May 27 at Stony Brook University. Teams were selected after a tryout in April.

Bellevue East currently sits in a fourth place tie in the Snoqualmie Division with Overlake at 6-4-1 as of the Reporter’s press time and faced first-place Issaquah on Thursday in the regular season finale before the postseason begins on Tuesday with the top 16 teams vying for a state championship.

The higher seeded teams will host first-round playoff matchups before the tournament shifts to designated sites and eventually Eastside Catholic for the title match.

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Russell Curtis Magnuson Working in English Class: 9 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Bellevue College is offering Free job preparation classes for immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and U.S. Citizens living in Bellevue. Bellevue College, Main Campus, R308, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue.

Eastside Fuchsia Society Plant Sale: 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Featuring a great selection of plants from Eastside Fuchsia Society. Free. Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue.

On the Job Communications Class: 9 a.m. to noon. Bellevue College is offering Free job preparation classes for immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and U.S. Citizens living in Bellevue. Bellevue College, Main Campus, R308, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue.

Talk Time: 10 a.m. to noon.

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, Upper Campus, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue.

Monday 5-7 Talk Time: 1:30-3 p.m. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Free. Lake Hills Library, Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue.

Citizenship Preparation: 7-8:30 p.m. Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills. Students may join at any time. Free.

First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, Upper Campus, Room 207, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue.

Tuesday 5-8 Mother Goose Story Time:

OBITUARIES Loretta Rosario AlmaJosé

Lori AlmaJosé passed away at her home in Bellevue on April 24, 2012. She was 52.

She was born on May 22, 1959 in Ann Arbor, MI, to José Portillo AlmaJosé and Josefina Ledesma AlmaJosé and lived in Bellevue since

10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 3 through 23 months with adult. Early Literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays and body movement.

Free. First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue.

Family Story Time: 11-11:30 a.m. All ages welcome.

Free. First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue.

Baby Story Time: 11-11:30 a.m. Ages newborn to 15 months with adult. Free.

Lake Hills Library, Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue.

Preschool Story Time: 1-1:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Free. Newport Way Library, Meeting Room, 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. Library staff are available to get you started with KCLS eBooks.

Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions. Free. Newport Way Library, Meeting Room, 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue.

Open Studio – Taught by Yael Zahavy-Mittleman: 3:30-5 p.m. Do you have an art project you want to finish and are having trouble deciding how? Bring your creativity and your desire to have fun. $60. Bellevue Art and Frame and The Toy Place, 13131 NE 20th St., Bellevue.

Preparing for Work class: 5:30-7:20 p.m. Free job preparation classes for immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and U.S. citizens living in Bellevue. Bellevue College, Main Campus, R101, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue.

Feng Shui Tips for a Harmonious Home and Life: 7-8:30 p.m. Discover how to create greater harmony in your home through Feng Shui, the Chinese art of using placement and design to enhance positive living.

1963.

She worked for U.S. Postal Service, rising to the level of Manager of Delivery and Customer Service Programs for the Seattle District.

She is survived by her father, José; siblings Annie Gochenour, Tina and David Soike, Chris AlmaJosé, and Carmen AlmaJosé; nieces

Free. Newport Way Library, Meeting Room, 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue.

Wednesday 5-9 Math and Science Story Time: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 3 and older. Free. Lake Hills Library, Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue.

Baby Rhyming Time: 10:1510:45 a.m. Newborn to 12 months with adult. Free.

Newport Way Library, Meeting Room, 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue.

Toddler Story Time: 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 16 to 35 months with adult. Free. Lake Hills Library, Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue.

Genealogy Research Help: 1-3 p.m. Volunteers from the Eastside Genealogical Society can help you track the history of your family. Free.

Bellevue Library, Room 6, 1111 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue.

Family Story Time: 1:30-2 p.m. All ages welcome.

Free. Crossroads library, 15600 NE Eighth St., Suite K-11, Bellevue.

Lake Hills Book Discussion Group: 7-9 p.m. Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

by Anne Tyler. Free. Lake Hills Library, Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue.

Friends of the Newcastle Library Gathering: 7-8:30 p.m. Come socialize and discuss forming the Friends of the Newcastle Library.

Free. Newport Way Library, Meeting Room, 14250 SE, Newport Way Bellevue.

Talk Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Free. Lake Hills Library, Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue.

Friday 5-11 Study Hall: 3-6 p.m. Bring your books and study on your own or in groups.

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Heart Health Week: 3-4:30 p.m. Members of the Bellevue Fire Department will be on hand to check your blood pressure and blood sugar levels in honor of Heart Health Week. Free.

Lake Hills Library, Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue.

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Working in English Class: 9 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Free job preparation classes for immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and U.S. citizens living in Bellevue. Bellevue College, Main Campus, R308, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue.

Mother Goose Story Time: 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 6 to 23 months with adult, one adult to each child preferred. Free. Lake Hills Library, Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue.

Preparing for Work class: 5:30-7:20 p.m. Free job preparation classes for immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and U.S. citizens living in Bellevue.

Free. Bellevue College, Main Campus, R101, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue.

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and nephews and many friends.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sat. May 5 at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, 4400 – 130th Place SE, Bellevue. A reception will follow at the church. Her remains will be interred in the family mausoleum in Iloilo, Philippines.

On the Job Communications Class: 9 a.m. to noon. Free job preparation classes for immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and U.S. citizens living in Bellevue. Bellevue College, Main Campus, R101, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue.

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Winthrop, WA. Russell Curtis Magnuson was born on a farm in Clear Lake, on September 3, 1927. He graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1945 and went on to River Falls State College (UW River Falls), graduating with a BS degree in mathematics. He later received his MA in mathematics at Washington State University. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division during the Korean War. Russell taught at Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, WA where he met Betty Jean Shaffer.

They were married in 1957 in Bellevue, WA. While living in Bellevue, Russ taught at Highland Jr. High, Sammamish High School, and Bellevue Community College. He retired from BCC in 1984. Russ and Betty then moved to the Methow Valley and lived a joyful life in Winthrop, WA. Russell is survived by his wife, Betty of Winthrop; his sister Opal Soltis of East Wenatchee,WA; brother Donald (Mary) Magnuson of TX; and sister-in-law Jan Magnuson of OR. He is loved and missed by his three children and their families – L. Christine Magnuson (William Kann) of Everett, WA; Karen (Frank) Sherwood of Bellevue,WA and John (Donna) Magnuson of North Bend, WA. His beloved grandchildren are: Russell Herzog, Joseph Magnuson, Emily Sherwood, Jodie Magnuson, Molly Sherwood and Adrienne Kann. He is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends around the country.

A memorial gathering is planned for Saturday, May 5th at the Eagles Aerie in Twisp, WA from 5 PM to 7PM. 618233

Edith Vernie Landerholm Woodworth

Edith Woodworth passed away on April 22, 2012, at age 94. She will always be remembered by her friends and family for her warm and ready smile, and caring nature. Born at East Mill Plain near Vancouver, Washington on June 4, 1917, Edith’s early years included several moves around southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. This included a couple of summers living with her family in a tent on her grandparent’s property in La Center, Washington.

Edith got to know her eventual husband, Robert Woodworth, in high school and while attending the Institute at Ocean Park with the Epworth League from Vancouver First Methodist Church. After graduating from Vancouver High School in 1934, Edith attended Washington State College (now WSU) earning a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics and Bachelor of Education in 1940. She and Bob became engaged that same year. While Bob finished school and enlisted in the army, Edith taught high school in Morton, Washington. Edith and Bob were married in 1942 and started an adventure that would last them the rest of their lives. In 1961, Edith and Bob moved their family to Bellevue. While raising five children, Edith still found time to be very active in her local church, and never lost her sense of humor. She particularly liked to demonstrate her sense of humor around April 1st. One never knew when children’s building block would be frosted and transformed into a sheet cake and served for desert.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Woodworth in 2006. She is survived by 5 children: Edith Ritchey and husband Harvey, Donald Woodworth and wife Toni, Melvin Woodworth and wife Candice, Elaine Stanovsky and husband Clint, Douglas Woodworth and wife Carla, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Edith’s life will be celebrated at Bellevue First United Methodist Church on May 6th, at 3:00 P.M. In her memory please consider donations to any of the following: United Methodist Women of Bellevue First United Methodist Church; Washington State University; Ocean Park Camp, United Methodist Church.

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New musical brings laughs to eastside Some of Broadway’s favorite characters will be taking the Village Theatre stage this month in Mel Brooks’ Tony award winning musical, “The Producers.”

Based on the original 1968 movie of the same name, “The Producers” tells the story of a down-on-his luck Broadway producer (Richard Gray as Max Bialystock) and his scheming accountant (Brian Earp as Leo Bloom) who plot to produce a guaranteed flop in order to make some quick cash - only to be stumped by a series of unexpected turns.

Full of laughs and over the top vaudeville numbers, the Village Theatre production is being directed by local veteran Steve Tompkins, with choreography by Seattlegone-New York choreographer Kristin Hollard Bohr.

Playing the role of talentless Broadway director Roger DeBris, actor Nick DeSantis returns to the Eastside for a role he described as “just right.” A fan of the 2005 movie - featuring actors Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in the Bialystock and Bloom roles - DeSantis says he was drawn to the DeBris character because he’s so blissfully over the top. “[DeBris] is so unaware of his complete lack of talent,” DeSantis said. “And that was so funny to me.”

The show also features a number of elaborate dance numbers - one being a tap dance featuring walkers (see: “Little Old Lady Land”). DeSantis’ reaction upon finding himself in a room full of walkers on the first day of rehearsals? “Am I in the right place?”

Although the actor spent several years training as a dancer, DeSantis said learning the tap numbers proved to be a challenge for him. So much so, the actor said, that the sound you here during his performances may - or may not - be coming from him.

“When you get to a certain age as an actor you just assume, ‘I’m not going to have to learn how to tap,’” DeSantis said.

As far as what attendees can expect, DeSantis said “The Producers” is one of the funniest musicals he has ever been in. Sure, it’s a bit offensive (as it’s intended to be), but it’s sure to be two hours worth of gut-busting

Arts Roundup

What’s happening in the world of art & entertainment ■ Tableaux Vivants featuring Bellevue artist Deborah Scott’s mixed media oil painting, will be on display at ArtsWest Gallery; 5511 California Ave SW, Seattle. Exhibit runs May 8 - July 7, 2012.

■ Bellevue Arts Museum workshop will feature Get Crafty Saturdays! Heart and Leaf Pendants on Saturday. Inspired by the jewelry of Mary Lee Hu, the workshop will give attendees the opportunity to create a pendant by twisting wires around a heart or leaf shape. 1-3 p.m., ages 4 - 12. $2 materials fee per child or free with admission. 510 Bellevue Way NE ■ Bellevue Arts Museum workshop for teens, DIY Style Deconstruct/Reconstruct, will feature Talese Heckler. The workshop is for teens who want to learn more about the fashion industry and create a garment from an existing garment. Attendees should bring in a piece of clothing they wish to alter in a technique called deconstruct/reconstruct.

Hand sewing and machine sewing will be taught. Additional fabrics and trims will be available. Free, grades 6 - 12.

1-4 p.m. May 5. 510 Bellevue Way NE ■ “The Producers,” Mel Brooks’ record-breaking, 12-time Tony Award-winner opens at the Village Theatre May 9.

Tickets/details at 425-392-2202; 303 Front St. N, Issaquah.

■ Bake’s Place, a new Bellevue jazz and dinner club, will feature jazz singer Dee Daniels at its opening May 11-13.

The club is located at 155 108th Ave. NE. bakesplacebellevue.com

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“The Producers” plays May 9-July 1 in Issaquah, and July 6-29 in Everett. For more information and tickets, go to http://www.villagetheatre.org/, 303 Front St. N, Issaquah, 425-392-2202.

Co-creator of “Signing Time” brings talents to Bellevue Emmy-nominated star Rachel Coleman is bringing her singing - and signing - talents to Bellevue this week for a family-friendly concert at the Highland Community Center. Renowned for her work on the PBS children’s show, “Signing Time” (which she also co-created), Coleman is in town for the annual Washington Recreation and Park Association Conference, taking place through today at the Meydenbauer Center.

“Signing Time” reaches children with diverse learning styles and encourages interaction through signing, singing, speaking and moving. The concert, sponsored by the WRPA Washington and Bellevue Parks & Community Services, will take place at 6 p.m. today and will feature Coleman performing selections from the show as well as sharing personal stories that helped inspire the music. The cost is $7.50 for children under 15 and $12 for adults and children over 16.

Tickets are currently available at https://www.brownpapertickets. com/event/227828 - but a limited number of tickets also will be available at the door the day of the event. Following the concert, attendees will be able to participate in a meet and greet with Coleman at which she will be available to take pictures and sign event merchandise.

■ Madama Butterfly closes Seattle Opera’s 2011/12 season with Puccini’s searing tragedy of East and West. One of opera’s most beloved characters, Cio-Cio-San, will test the limits of faith and choose death over dishonor at the climax of eight performances, May 5 through 20. Tickets $25 and up at 206-389-7676 or at the box office, 1020 John St., Seattle. Note: A free HD simulcast of the opera will be offered on opening night, May 5, at KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. seattleopera.org ■ STG Presents “Showtunes Theatre: Broadway Revue” at the Moore Theatre. May 5-6, 2012. This new production pays homage to a variety of Broadway hits in a showcase that’s part song, part satire and part pageant. Tickets/information available at http://stgpresents.org/. 1932 Second Ave., Seattle ■ Remembering the Seattle World’s Fair will be the topic of a slide show and talk on “The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and Its Legacy” by authors Paula Becker and Alan J. Stein. The show will be 7-8:30 p.m.

May 15 at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. Free admission; for more information go to www. eastsideheritagecenter.org ■ Seattle Art Museum has announced a major art commission: internationally-renown artist Doug Aitken will create “Mirror” a site-specific work to be integrated into the façade of SAM’s downtown building.

■ Northwest Watercolor Society’s 72nd Annual International Exhibition continues through May 25 at the NWWS Gallery at the Seattle Design Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free admission. 5701 Sixth Ave. S., Suite P262.

■ The Eastside Symphony Orchestra is accepting audition videos from soloists interested in performing in its opening concert Oct 20. Anyone under the age of 21 may apply. The video tapes should include a minimum of six minutes of selected work and should be received no later than July 1. The videos can be sent to either Box 3370, Redmond, WA or eastsidesymphony@gmail.com.

■ The Northwest Pastel Society’s 26th annual international open exhibit will showcase artists from around the world. The exhibit runs through June 16 at the American Art Company, 1126 Broadway, Tacoma. 253-272-4327 or www.nwps.org

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Seattle Rep sets 8 plays for 2012-13 season The Seattle Repertory Theatre will offer eight plays in its 2012-2013 season.

Pullman Porter Blues A world premiere production about a coming of age woven with live blues music that follows three generations of porters as they confront dark secrets from their past and tough truths about their future together. Sept. 27 to Oct. 28.

The Glass Menagerie An imaginative and intimate take on Tennessee Williams’ classic, in which an aging Southern Belle longs for her youth and dreams of a better life for her children. Oct. 19 to Dec. 1.

Inspecting Carol A Seattle Rep classic that goes behind the scenes at a struggling theatre’s annual slapdash production of A Christmas Carol that makes for a night at the theatre that is anything but show business as usual. Nov. 23 to Dec. 23.

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David Mamet play that is set in a rundown junk shop where three men of great ambition and low morals plan a heist of a customer’s valuable coin collection. Jan. 11 to Feb. 3.

Photograph 51 An intriguing portrait of British scientist Rosalind Franklin and her often overlooked role in the discovery of DNA’s double helix structure. A complex tale of how a courageous woman operated in a field dominated by men. Feb. 1 to March 3.

War Horse Seattle Rep will partner with Seattle Theatre Group to present the Broadway hit War Horse, the Tony-winning tour de force about the unforgettable bond between a young man and his horse, which comes to life with intricate, life-sized puppets. Feb. 13-24.

Good People The Tony-nominated New York hit is a comedy of class and culture that focuses on Margie, a single mother from the wrong side of the tracks who seeks a fresh start with an old flame. March 8-31.

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‘Chimpanzee’ a touching, true story Disney nature film follows life of a baby chimpanzee

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The documentary showcases the struggles and pleasures of the group as they are faced with the challenges of survival in the wild - including finding food and defending their territory Aran Kirschenmann from hostile and hungry neighboring chimpanzees. When Oscar’s tribe is attacked by the rival chimpanzee group, he is left without a caretaker until he forms a lifesaving bond with the alpha male of his clan. “Chimpanzee� illuminates the intriguing and often surprising way of life they lead. Their complex social dynamics frequently parallel those of our own.

Observing the baby chimps play energetically with each other and learn the ways of the forest from their parents is very captivating. Their childish and spirited behavior repeatedly made the audience giggle and smile.

The remarkable relationship between Oscar and the tribe MOVIE alpha male, Freddy, is the most intriguing interaction of the movie.

Not only does the film reveal fascinating, and occasionally shocking, characteristics of chimpanzee life, but also many aspects of the entire African rain forest environment and its other inhabitants.

One of the greatest elements of the film is its multitude of breathtaking nature shots. The sped-up shots of life moving through and changing the rain forest is enthralling, as well as the amazing footage of the lightning storms. Seeing the grand landscape of the Ivory Coast and its native plants and animals, all so different from our own, on the big screen is a spectacular experience.

The movie is guided by the narration of Tim Allen, who adds light, although sometimes corny, humor to the film.

Overall, the film is very interesting and entertaining. Nature lovers of all ages can easily enjoy watching Oscar and his tribe’s adventure in the forest, and come away from it with new perspective and knowledge.

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REPORTER The Bainbridge Island Review, a weekly community newspaper located in western Washington state, is accepting applications for a parttime general assignment Reporter. The ideal candidate will have solid reporting and writing skills, have up-to-date knowledge of the AP Stylebook, be able to shoot photos and video, be able to use InDesign, and contribute to staff blogs and Web updates.

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Amy Hollander of Medina has been named to the dean’s list at Scripps College in Claremont, Calif., for fall semester 2011. This is the fourth semester in a row that she has earned the distinction.

Hollander is majoring in Latin American Studies and Gender and Women’s Studies. Hollander graduated from Bellevue High School and is the daughter of Kneal Hollander.

■ Twenty-four Bellevue-area students have been named to the dean’s list at Seattle Pacific University for autumn quarter 2011. They are Alexandra Jean Abercrombie, Nicole Renee Beck,Joy Ann Hope Bullock, Emily Ann Cartmell, Lauren Olivia Dolby, Chelsea Lee Frantz, Mark Taylor Geers, Kevin Nan Hao, Joshua Andrew Johnson, Katsiaryna Iha-

rauna Kavaleuskaya, Kevin Tokuro Kayahara, Marisa Katherine LeVeque, Esther Narea Lee, Paul Jeffrey Martin, David Kent Murahashi, Maxwell Robert Pressey, Roya Dan Sharifian, Jane A Shipek, Jean Elizabeth Sleight, Megan Gabrielle Snyder, Spencer Christian Swansen, Michelle Lee Teng, Charlotte A White and Carson Douglas Yip. ■ Dr. L. Floyd Lewis, a former graduate of Newport High School and National Merit Scholar, will receive a professional award this month from the Group Decision and Negotiation subdivision of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences. The award honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field.

Lewis is the son of the late Rev. L.

Floyd Lewis and Adeline Hustad Lewis, long-time residents of Bellevue.

■ Bellevue High School senior Addison Woolsey has received a $500 college scholarship from Eastside Audubon. He is an active birder and enjoys working on habitat restoration projects. Last summer he worked as an intern for eight weeks at the Seattle Audubon Nature Camp, assisting in teaching 10 to 12 kids a week.

■ Stephanie Kuch of Newcastle has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Purdue University. She is a 2008 graduate of Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish.

■ Jack Boydston of Bellevue has received

the Presidential Scholarship from the University of North Dakota for the 20112012 academic year.

■ Catherine Li, a junior at Newport High School, will serve as a a Local Seafair Ambassador during the 2012 season.

■ Allie Bagley of Bellevue has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of 2011 at Northeastern Unviersity Bouvé College of Health Services. Allie graduated from Newport High School in 2011. She is the daughter of George and Char Bagley.

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State Champions for the technical challenge are (from left) Preston Bezos, Kirby Bryant, Ethan Schiller, Mary Javier, Michael Simpson, Brian McMurray. COURTESY PHOTOS

Medina students heading to national creative competition Moriah Cohen, junior; Mikaela Chandler, sophomore; and Friday Guilbert, junior, tend to flowers and plants at Interlake High School’s horticulture program. The students will put their efforts on sale at the school’s annual spring plant sale, beginning at 11 a.m. today. Plants will be available for sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The sale ends May 12. CRAIG GROSHART, Bellevue Reporter

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Two teams competing for Medina Elementary School will represent Washington state at the Destination Imagination Global Finals set May 23-26 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Destination Imagination is an educational program where student teams work to solve solve open-ended challenges and then present their solutions at tournaments.

The state champs for the technical challenge are Michael Simpson, Kirby Bryant, Brian McMurray, Mary Javier, Ethan Schiller and Preston Bezos.

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