Bothell/Kenmore Reporter, June 21, 2013

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Buyers, developers announced for Kenmore Village properties BY MATT PHELPS

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R This building in downtown Kenmore, which currently houses Great Play, is part of a purchase and sale agreement between the city of Kenmore and BCC-RPI Kenmore to redevelop Kenmore Village. MATT PHELPS, Kenmore Reporter

edeveloping Kenmore’s downtown core has been a main priority for the city council since incorporation in 1998. Kenmore Camera is slated to move into its new renovated location and anchor the

Kenmore Village shopping center this fall. But plans for the area’s redevelopment took another step forward as the city announced a purchase and sale agreement with two separate buyers for the two Kenmore Village properties on June 10. The Benaroya Company and Real Property Investors

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agreed to buy the Kenmore Village lower parcel, while MainStreet Property Group LLC is still in negotiations to purchase the upper lot, formerly used as a King County Park & Ride. “These are valuable new partners for our downtown,” said Kenmore Mayor David Baker in a press release.

“We’re glad to have them on board because they understand the city’s goals, and they want what we want.” The agreement means that construction on the Kenmore Village properties could begin as early as the summer of 2014. Real Property Investors [ more VILLAGE page 6 ]

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BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@bothell-reporter.com

All three seats on the Northshore School District (NSD) School Board up for election will have candidates, as the filing period came and went on May 17. But only one of the races has more than one person running and another seat will have a new representative, despite having just one candidate for the position. The Director District No. 1 seat, held by Julia Lacey, drew two challengers. The threecandidate field will have a primary in August.

Secondary Academy for Success student Danny Castro gives principal Donna Tyo a hug during the high school graduation ceremony. Bothell High School, Inglemoor High School, Northshore Networks, Secondary Academy for Success and Cedar Park Christian High School graduated a combined 1,185 seniors during the past two weeks. The Reporter has posted all graduating senior names on pages 7-8 and 1315 along with more photos. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Farmers market opens at Country Village in Bothell BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@bothell-reporter.com

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said Tami McIntyre with Country Village’s management. “In the past year we have had generally more crafters but we try to have five or six of each type.” The types of market vendors range from flowers, produce, music to breakfast foods and to creative gifts for those with newborns. One of

the businesses set up for for the first time at Country Village is Carrisma Collections, owned by Nicole Allen. “This is a venue that is cost-effective,” said Allen, who participates in various famers’ markets in the area. “I do get repeat customers and I get to travel around [ more MARKET page 5 ]

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The Bothell Farmers’ Market at Country Village opened its 2013 season on June 7 with 14 vendors. The market will run through Oct. 4 every Friday between noon and 6 p.m. RAECHEL DAWSON, Reporter Newspapers

Country Village in Bothell is one of the most unique shopping areas in the Puget Sound area. With everything from antique and decor shops to a bookstore and a toy store, there is something for everyone. But the

shopping area has added another element for the summer. The only farmers’ market in the Kenmore and Bothell area opened on June 7 at Country Village with 14 vendors, adding to the retail center’s eclectic shopping experience. “We try to have a good balance of vendors,”


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