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Big last-minute push for marijuana licenses in Kirkland

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@kirklandreporter.com

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he Washington State Liquor Control Board is over saturated with marijuana retail, producing and processing license applications now that the application deadline has closed.

And although staff continues to update the long list of license applicants with prospective locations, it’s clear Kirkland is an attractive place for those looking to make a buck off recreational marijuana.

As of Jan. 7, 33 marijuana retail license applications were submitted for various

locations around Kirkland, despite the law that states Kirkland is allowed two marijuana stores. The Liquor Control Board has received 12 marijuana producing license applications and 14 marijuana processing license applications for locations in Kirkland.

The most popular loca-

tion for a potential marijuana store is the controversial 1818 Market St. address, which currently has five hopeful applicants using the address for licensing purposes. The property owner placed the 660-square-foot office space for sale after learning business owners were hoping to use that

location for a marijuana shop.

The property price was originally $769,000 but has since jumped to $850,000, according to Skyline Properties, Inc. Several Kirkland residents were upset about this specific location because the commercial zone is in

Council approves Totem Lake master plan

Walen elected new mayor of Kirkland

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The Kirkland City Council voted Councilwoman Amy Walen as the new Kirkland mayor at the first Council meeting of 2014 on Tuesday evening.

Councilwoman Penny Sweet took the seat as Deputy Mayor, making this her second time holding that position.

“I am honored to follow in the foot steps of some of the dedicated public servants that have served Kirkland,” Walen [ more MAYOR page 7 ]

Above, Amy Walen, far right, was elected as the new Kirkland mayor on Tuesday night by her fellow Kirkland City Council members during the first council meeting of year. She is joined, from right, by former Mayor Joan McBride, new Deputy Mayor Penny Sweet and former Deputy Mayor and current Councilwoman Doreen Marchione.

Right, Sweet congratulates Walen moments after being elected.

RAECHEL DAWSON, Kirkland Reporter

Polar Plunge lures hundreds to Marina Park

BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com

What do you get when a cross dressing former Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce director, Elvis and a Viking show up at Marina Park on New Year’s Day? The 12th annual Polar Plunge in Kirkland.

Hundreds gathered to watch their friends, family and neighbors start 2014 with a dip in chilly Lake Washington. The tempera-

a heavily residential area, surrounded by homes.

“Kirkland is a progressive city, but progressive does not mean ‘anything goes,’” said Kirkland resident Kirstin Larson. “Marijuana businesses do not belong in residential neighborhoods.

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ture of the water was about 45 degrees.

“This is one of several selections in my closet,” said Kirkland resident Timmy Woods, who tied for best costume by dressing in a Viking hat, rainbow tutu and not much else. “The water was surprisingly warm.”

Woods and Doug Davis, clad in a thick robe, pink wig and evening gown, won the unofficial costume contest. Local blogger Rob

Butcher dressed as Elvis, while his wife, Kate, was dressed as a bunny.

Kirkland resident and Polar Plunge veteran Mary Ahrensfeld came in her robe and swim suit.

“It is a good challenge,” said Ahrensfeld. “This is my seventh or eighth year. I have decided to do it every year so I know exactly what year I can’t do it anymore.”

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Former Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce director Doug Davis, left, and Kirkland resident Timmy Woods dance on the shore of Lake Washington at Marina Park in Kirkland on New Years’ Day. The tandem tied for best costume during the annual Polar Plunge. MATT PHELPS, Kirkland Reporter

The hidden, and some may say ‘forgotten,’ lake in the heart of the Totem Lake business district finally has a plan for greatness.

But finding the funds to implement that plan could take some time.

Last month, the Kirkland City Council approved the Totem Lake Park master plan, which would turn the 17 acre piece of land and lake into a park with a looping boardwalk, a restroom facility and a play area.

However, construction could cost between $9.7-12.5 million and those funds will take a couple of years to secure, said Parks and Community Services Deputy Director Michael Cogle.

“I think [the biggest challenge is] probably just going to be the funding,” Cogle said. “It’s definitely a doable vision, but it’s going to take considerable funding.

People need to be patient, it’s not all going to happen at once … When you’re talking about projects $10 million-plus, those can take several years, if not decades, to get fully implemented.”

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the Cross Kirkland Corridor, which meanders south and will connect to a spiral overpass. The overpass, which connects to the west edge of Totem Lake Park, will also allow pedestrians and bicyclists to bypass traffic at Totem Lake Boulevard Northeast and at Northeast 124th Street.

The west edge of the park will cut through wetland and is adjacent to Totem Lake Boulevard Northeast. This piece of boardwalk is the last section, completing the loop around. The master plan calls for additional wildlife habitat pond enhancements that would be achieved by creating shallow pools.

Because there are some sensitive wildlife areas, bicyclists will be encouraged to slow down when biking the looping boardwalk.

Cogle said while there may be some trees or vegetation removed during construction, the end result will be a net positive impact. The city will add more conifer trees, they’ll revegetate native plant species and improve the overall wildlife habitat.

The Council will prioritize the construction phases during the bi-annual budget process.

Cogle said that depending on which phase is under construction, it could be done in a way that doesn’t close down the park.

“One of the things we’ve heard a lot from the community was to create a looping-trail experience around the lake,” Cogle said. “We can begin to accomplish that by doing an initial phase that would connect the trail to the Cross Kirkland Corridor

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Program, city staff will be preparing a recommendation to include Totem Lake Park in the 2015 Capital Improvement Program update. Work on the recommendation will begin as early as this spring with approval by the end of 2014.

Between now and then, city officials will submit a 2014 grant application to the State of Washington’s Recreation and Conservation Office for matching funding for the first phase of project construction.

“It’s a good candidate,” Cogle said. “We think it’s a very exciting project that meets a lot of the goals of the state’s Recreation and Conservation Office.”

City officials will also negotiate the transfer of Totem Lake from the King Conservation District to the city, as it is currently co-owned between the two entities. However, the improvements could still occur without land acquisition from the King Conservation District as they occur on the park The north edge parcel, property itself, Cogle said. where the current overCity officials will also pursue partnership oppor- look pier is located, would tunities with developers of be served by a new and improved overlook deck, adjacent and surrounding a seat wall and some wetprivate properties so they land enhancement. This can fully implement the section could also include plan. pathways to two sets of “In looking at the adswitchback stairways jacent properties around leading up Evergreen Hill the lake, the Yuppie Pawn site has met all objectives,” toward EvergreenHealth Medical Center. But Cogle said. “Brian Lurie, because the prothe owner, has “One of the things posed Evergreen been part of the we’ve heard a lot terrace climb is process and has from the community along the Seattle encouraged us City Light right was to create to consider that of way, city ofa looping-trail property for an experience around ficials will need upland parcel.” the lake. We can to negotiate The master begin to accomplish with Seattle City plan, created that by doing an Light to address by staff at the architecture firm initial phase that concerns over Berger Partnerwould connect the the high transship, divides the trail to the Cross mission lines park into six par- Kirkland Corridor overhead.

The east edge cels, each with an and then from that will add an upgrade. you can pretty much entirely new secThe upland walk around the tion of boardparcel is located lake.” walk, surrounded near the Yuppie Michael Cogle by untouched Pawn Shop and wetlands. The Tavern, and Cafe boardwalk will Velocé. It is the connect to the Cross park’s current entrance Kirkland Corridor’s secand would continue to be a gateway into the wetland tion by a bridge. The Cross area. Hoping to eventually Kirkland Corridor, which has its own master plan by purchase the Yuppie TavBerger Partnership, will ern owner’s property, city include amenities along officials plan to create an area with a restroom facil- the regional bike trail.

The east edge bridge will ity, 10 stall parking lot, a continue over the corridor lawn terrace, play area, and to the King County benches, picnic tables and bike racks. The area would parcel, reconnecting a small stream to the lake. serve as an entrance to There will be a seating the boardwalk that would and viewing area along loop around the lake.

and then from that you can pretty much walk around the lake.”

The phases would be completed as funding allows, which could include construction of multiple phases at once or each consecutively.

The city will go through the typical permitting requirements and will begin to hash-out details as they go through the “robust” permitting process.

But for now, many rejoice that the forgotten lake now has a concrete plan for the future.

“I’m really excited to have a vision of how this beautiful undervalued hidden asset can be shared as a jewel in the Totem Lake area,” Cogle said. “When you think about how that area is going to redevelop over time with taller buildings, there’s just not a lot of green.”

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Totem Lake Park could be catalyst for economic development

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he new year brings opportunity. No one knows that better than new Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen and the rest of the Kirkland City Council. The Reporter staff would like to congratulate the new leaders of the Kirkland City Council. But the council has many issues to deal with this year and they will have an impact on Kirkland residents’ lives for decades to come.

For a long time now the biggest issue in Kirkland has been the underachieving Totem Lake area. Just off I-405 and right next to the biggest employer in the city, the area has been underutilized by retail for far too long. The Totem Lake Malls is a big part to the puzzle. Ownership has been locked in a contentious court battle for years, making it impossible for the property to be redeveloped. And while that part of the equation has not changed, the city has been working on making redevelopment in the area more desirable for when the court case has come to a close.

The redevelopment of Totem Lake - and yes, there is an actual lake - would help exponentially in making redevelopment desirable. The lake is just a stone’s throw away from the malls. It sits next to one of the city’s biggest projects, the Cross Kirkland Corridor, which will link major parts of the city with a biking and walking trail.

The lake is also just down the hill from EvergreenHealth. A redeveloped park would bring working professionals from the hospital down the hill and closer to the malls.

The city recently finished the Totem Lake Park master plan to redevelop the park. It calls for new walking trails and turning the old shrouded lake into a destination point. But there are no delusions with this project. It will be very expensive and the funding is easily the biggest hurdle. But the potential economic impact, not to mention to Kirklanders’ quality of life, cannot be overlooked. The cost with this project has to be balanced with the economic rewards.

The city has already worked to improve the area for drainage and transportation, among other things. The city will complete the building of the Public Safety Building behind the Fred

Meyer and near Kirkland’s only dog park. It is working toward making the malls and the Totem Lake area as a whole an irresistible redevelopment opportunity. We have already begun to see many businesses and developers move in to capitalize on the work with the construction of Slater 116 and the new Toyota of Kirkland dealership. A redeveloped Totem Lake Malls would be a crown jewel and a big piston in Kirkland’s economic engine of the future.

The new city leadership will have many projects to consider this year. We hope they continue to focus on the Totem Lake revitalization because we are starting to see results.

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Reusable bags’ positives outweigh negatives

is a non-profit advocacy group largely backed by the tobacco, liquor and food industries. The group was started by Richard Berman, a lobbyist and lawyer who also has a hand in other The letter titled, “Find another solution other restaurant-supported groups. The group has than reusable bags” points out the potential received large donations from Philip Mordrawbacks of reusable bags. While there is no ris, the nation’s largest tobacco company, and perfect solution to our pervasive use of plastic has previously fought against banning indoor bags, I believe reusable grocery bags’ positives smoking. As the Washington Post article notes, far outweigh their negatives. they have disputed findings from the Centers According to FoodSafety.gov, a food safety for Disease Control and other agencies dediinformational site, reusable cloth bags can be cated to protecting citizens’ rights and health. washed regularly in the washing machine with Other advocacy groups have asked for the IRS laundry detergent and thoroughly dried to to revoke their 501(C)(3) status. eliminate harmful bacteria. To educate shopThe Philadelphia Inquirer reported that a pers, signs could be posted in grocery stores to British Environmental Agency study found remind them to wash their reusable bags when that a non-woven polypropylene bag needs to needed. One key exception to the bag ban is be used only 11 times, compared to 131 for that plastic bags would still be used for a cotton bag, to make a positive environproduce and meat products to prevent mental impact. I would urge the city to cross contamination.

KIRKLAND encourage the right reusable bags to be It is true that some reusable bags used by consumers to reap the greathave been found to contain lead. The est environmental benefit. I like Ms. San Francisco Chronicle reported that a Lupton’s idea of using cardboard boxes in Seattle laboratory tested 71 different reusthe way Costco does, although that may not able bags, and 16 cheaply made bags contained be practical when buying fewer items in nonhigh levels of lead. Richard Geller, the mediwarehouse stores. cal director for the California Poison Control I do not believe shoppers would drive to system, notes in the article that you would have other cities to avoid a five cent fee. The added to eat the bag for there to potentially be a probfuel cost in doing so would far outweigh the lem. The majority of bags do not contain lead. minimal fee. The purpose of the fee is to disThe public should be encouraged to buy them courage environmentally harmful bags, such as and avoid those that do contain lead. Ideally, plastic and paper bags. We are already seeing in those containing lead would be taken off the cities such as Seattle that consumers will form market or remanufactured without lead. the habit of bringing their bags with them to The anti-reusable bag movement is led by the store. To encourage this habit in Kirkland groups such as the Center for Consumer Freeshoppers, stores could post signs reminding dom, quoted by Ms. Lupton in a previous letter. consumers to bring their own bags.

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In conclusion, I’d like to encourage the people of Kirkland to check the facts on the environmental impacts of reusable bags in place of plastic bags. Our number one concern is keeping Kirkland safe and healthy for generations to come. I truly believe that banning plastic bags at the checkout line is best for Kirkland’s future.

Ryan Boyle, Kirkland

Why rush I-502 things?

The Center for the Study of Cannabis and Social Policy published the following stats. Out of about 75 jurisdictions three dozen cities, ranging from Redmond to Pullman, have imposed moratoriums of six months to one year.

Officials in about two dozen cities have passed zoning rules dictating where the shops, gardens and processing facilities can open. Wenatchee, SeaTac and Lakewood have banned pot until it is federally legal. Fourteen cities have taken no action, including Kirkland. The Kirkland City Council is in the minority and other cities are proceeding more cautiously or listening to their constituents.

The Washington State Liquor Control Board has asked the state attorney general for a legal opinion on whether cities and counties have the authority to bar the businesses from opening.

This is uncharted territory, even for the board.

So why rush things?

A “Pizza delivery” type of operation is not prohibited, resulting in delivery drivers congregating at the retail outlets, waiting for delivery calls.

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Experiencing the first Lego Brick Fest in Kirkland decided to donate the proceeds from the event to charities that are meaningful to their family. They chose the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Keystone Club. ASPCA provides abused or neglected animals with the care and help they need.

The Keystone Club is a national teenage leadership group that focuses on college preparation, career Allison Hoff

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he Lego Brick Fest was held at the Boys and Girls Club in Kirkland on Jan. 4. The event was directed

by Bekki Jo Kahler, an enthusiastic Kirkland resident with two Legoloving kids. The family was inspired to organize this fundraising event after they attended the Brick Fest in Oregon hosted by the Lego Company.

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Erik Touhey, coordinator of the Kirkland Keystone club, explained that the group is raising money to attend a national conference in Anaheim, California later in the year.

The event had several sponsors; both companies and individuals who donated money toward buying Legos. Some sponsors donated Legos they already had. With these necessities taken care of, the event was ready to start! Set up was done by Kahler, her sister, and her family along with the Boys and Girls Club.

“Going forward, we really want this to be an annual

event that will become bigger and better,” says Kahler of the Kirkland Brick Fest.

At the event, kids of all ages came and played with Legos. There were lots of Legos available, and between a bridge building competition and a whole room of other Lego-lovers, everyone was excited! Five year old Aidan and his dad were having fun building jet planes and other constructions. Aiden’s dad works at PCL, one of the event sponsors, and had found out about the event through an email from the company.

And despite the sunny weather, which made it tempting to play outside, die hard Lego Lovers still kept their head in the game,

The Lego Brick Fest bridge building team winners, from left, Nick D’ Ambrosio, 7, Luke D’Ambrosio, 8, and Owen Williams, 10. ALLISON HOFF, Contributed arriving to the event ready for fun. Look out for next year’s Brick Fest which promises to be even bigger

and better.

Allison Hoff is an 11-yearold Kirkland resident.

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1,000 reasons to do a sport Some exercise every day ned in terms of an increased sense of Sports are so much more than confidence and belonging. Physical just good fun. Getting involved with keeps the doctor away activity also improves one’s ability to sports leads to physical fitness and robust health. For children, its benefits include healthy weight maintenance and improved blood circulation and cardiovascular health. Best of all, participation in sports has also been shown to have a beneficial effect on academic success.

Scientific studies have demonstrated that participating in sports activities has a positive impact on school dropout rates. This can be explai-

concentrate. When students are more concentrated in the classroom, the learning process is facilitated.

Children who participate in a sport on a regular basis also have improved lifestyles, including better sleep habits and diet. These students tend to opt for healthier foods, avoid smoking, and get better rest at night. In general, their moods also seem less volatile, which makes them much more pleasant to live with!

The social aspect of team sports should not be forgotten either. On a team, children learn to communicate better and integrate themselves into a group environment. For those who could benefit from learning better social skills, playing a sport can help them build friendships and learn to deal with disappointment.

Participating in a sport can help boost a child’s academic success.

Even though participating in sports activities can increase the risk of injury for children, the benefits they gain greatly surpass the risks. It is important that children enjoy their chosen sport, so giving them the opportunity to try a few different activities is definitely the right way to go.

Remember the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”?

Unfortunately, that’s just not enough in the case of children and teenagers.

Scientific research confirms that in addition to a healthy diet, we have to do one hour of physical exercise every day of the week in order to ensure proper development and overall good health.

But between school, homework, and spending time with friends, it’s not always easy to fit physical activity into their busy schedules.

Nevertheless, it’s crucial to find a way to include some movement or sports in their daily lives. This can be done with a few small changes that will barely be noticed by children.

In the morning, encourage them to walk to school, if it is feasible, instead of catching the school bus. They will not only benefit from the fresh air but they’ll also be more attentive in the classroom. At lunchtime, register them in a sports program offered at their school. Swimming, basketball, and track and field, for example, are all sports that expend a lot of energy.

Organize some family sports

activities in the evenings and on weekends. Parents can set the example to help their children understand the importance of physical exercise. Register for some classes that all the family can attend if this is within your means. If not, take advantage of the sports facilities in your municipality.

If children are overweight or have a fragile state of health, it is very important to adapt to their reality.

Choose amusing activities, without a competitive element, and you’ll have a better chance of maintaining their interest and enjoyment for much longer.

Organizing a family sports activity will allow you to spend quality time with your children.

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Operating and floor plans, personal and proactive steps to ensure criminal history statement, dispensaries are located in fingerprint cards, identifisafe, commercial, well-lit cation, business structure locations. The contrast is forms, lease information, stark -- the application purchase agreements, for 12700 NE 124th … source of funds statement, makes so much more sense copies of bank statements than Market Street -- it is and affidavits are all docucommercial, surrounded ments the board will be by other businesses, not sifting through during this bordered by a neighbortime. hood, out of the footpath At some point in the liof kids.” censing process, the Liquor At least three other apControl Board will notify plicants have used different the city or local authority Market Street addresses as that a marijuana license well. application was submitted “There are many other for that city. The head of applications also for sites that city then has 20 days to all along Market Street respond with an approval, -- none of these sites are objection or no response appropriate as there is no letter for each individual buffer between Market application.

Street businesses City of Kirkland and homes,” Larson Marijuana spokeswoman said. “Market Street Marie Jensen said is in the middle of a the city’s Licensing neighborhood, filled Division will be notiwith walkers and kids fied, in which they’ll riding bikes to and fro.” send the application to Another popular spot the planning department, is at 12525 Totem Lake police department and city Boulevard NE, with three attorney’s office. applicants listing the adAfter the city sends the dress. The address is in Liquor Control Board their front of Totem Lake Malls letter, the board will return and appears to be a vacant to their investigation and space in the west part of the if the license is approved, mall parking lot near Key the city will be notified Bank. again. If the business meets The other marijuana rethe city’s criteria then the tail license applicants have business will need to apply used other addresses that for a business license with spread across Kirkland but the city, another sometimes have a heavy concentration lengthy process. in the Totem Lake Business “We have not ever reDistrict. ceived an official notificaAs the board goes tion per their process,” through the licensing Jensen said. “They haven’t process, which may take sent us anything to combetween 60 and 90 days acment on.” cording to Liquor Control Jensen said the city staff Board spokesman Mikhail were informed of the apCarpenter, several factors plications using the 1818 will be considered for each Market St. from the raw individual application.

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She said the city has had internal discussions on whether or not they’ll publicize when they are notified by the Liquor Control Board on such business applications.

After a final inspection is done by a Liquor Control Board officer, a lottery will be done for those business owners who have listed the same address as their hopeful marijuana store location.

Carpenter said details of these lotteries will be issued as public information but doesn’t anticipate when that could be.

“There are 5,000 applications, each one is unique,” he said. “They’re being dealt with in the order received.”

The public comment period is still open, according to Carpenter. But Larson urges the community to give input to the city of Kirkland because they ultimately have authority. “… The city should be helping the state understand where these businesses make the most sense here in Kirkland, rather than taking a ‘do nothing’ stance,” Larson said. “I-502 is written to allow for input from municipalities just for this reason.”

To submit comments, email licensingretail@ liq.wa.gov or write to Washington State Liquor Control Board, Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 43098, Olympia, WA 98504-3098.

Kirkland City Council members can be contacted through their individual emails that can be found at www.kirklandwa.gov.

Village and Parkplace are the best known, these are not the only examples of the largesse of our Planning Director.

No resident or business owner of Kirkland should feel that their investment is insulated from the subjective actions of his department.

By allowing the Planning Department to

continue to operate as an unpredictable entity, the city of Kirkland will never move ahead to fulfill its potential. Smart home and business owners will avoid Kirkland in favor of municipalities where the codes and plans are taken seriously and applied consistently.

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The following is a list of marijuana license applications for potential businesses in Kirkland, as of Jan. 7 Marijuana retail license applicants (total 34): • McCormick Green 1818 Market Street • Biloxi Green 1818 Market St. • Mind’s Eye 1818 Market St. • Maison Botanique 1818 Market St. • Green Bee 12700 NE 124th St., Ste. 1 • Ivi Enterprise LLC 11308 124th Ave. NE, Unit 301 • W&L Holdings LLC 11509 Juanita Drive NE • 502 11516 124th Ave. NE • Buddy’s Bud 12525 Totem Lake Blvd NE • Cema Investments 8520 122nd Ave. NE 80th St • Good News Everyone 12642 NE 85th St. • Jackpot 13100 NE 70th Place • Kush 12525 Totem Lake Blvd NE • One Love Organics 1104 120th Ave. NE Ste A 12504 116th Ave. NE Ste A • Organic Gardens 11014 120TH Ave. NE Ste B 12504 116TH Ave. NE Ste B • Recreational Marijuana King 1431 Market St. • Reocapital 12106 NE 85th • Resolute Partners 1313 Market St. • THC4Less 12403 NE 124TH ST

•Twisted Sacks Corp 1417 Market St. •420 PM Corp 13100 NE 70th Place 13112 NE 70th Place • Buzz U 1818 Market St. • Cameron Deak 11236 115th Place NE • Emerald City Botanicals 10856 NE 108th St. • Fireplace 1818 Market St. • Grean Sea LLC 12525 Totem Lake Boulevard NE • Hector Degner 11901 124th Ave. NE • Josh’s Joint 13205 NE 124th St #124 • Kush 12525 Totem Lake Boulevard NE • Okeemomo LLC 11901 124th Ave. NE • The Garden LLC 11341 106th Ave NE ste. B • The Novel Tree 825 Seventh Ave. • Twisted Greens Corp 13114 NE 70th Place • W&L Holdings 11509 Juanita Drive NE Marijuana producer license applicants (total 12): • In Good Spirits 13613 NE 126th Place, Ste. 350 • Tetra Consulting LLC 825 Seventh Ave. • Think About It 11851 108th Ave. NE • Seattle Cannabis Kitchens 6227 102nd Place NE • Blue Moose 6105 111th Place NE • Turnkey, LLC

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The King County Marine Patrol was on hand in case anyone was unable to get back to shore. A deputy said that there were three emergencies at other Polar Bear Plunge locations around King County prior to 1 p.m. on New Years’ Day. There were no visible emergencies at Marina Park.

The city of Kirkland used to host the event but it is now an unsanctioned gathering.

“There are more people, more of a buzz and no bonfire,” said Brackett. “I guess stupidity reigns.”

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said at the Council meeting. “We have a stellar line of previous mayors and I’m going to work very hard to live up to the legacy that they’ve left.”

Walen said she was very thankful for Councilwoman Doreen Marchione’s service as Deputy Mayor because “her experience, wisdom and regional connections” served the city well. But Walen is excited to have Sweet’s energy, enthusiasm and work ethic as she fulfills the Deputy Mayor position.

Sweet was Deputy Mayor for the first two years of her first term in 2010.

“I loved it but I really didn’t know what I was doing,” Sweet said. “My second term, I’m really excited because I think, particularly with Amy coming on board with so much energy, we’re going to do a whole lot of great things to keep Kirkland the special place that it is.”

Walen, Position 5; Sweet, Position 3; new Councilman Jay Arnold, Position 1; Councilwoman Shelley Kloba, Position 2, and Councilwoman

Marchione, Position 7, took the Oath of Office administered by City Clerk Kathi Anderson, as Councilmen Toby Nixon and Dave Asher watched nearby.

Walen and Sweet both began their terms on the Council in January 2010.

Both have served on the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committees.

Walen has also served on the Finance Committee and the City/School District Coordinating Committee, while Sweet has served as the chair of the Public Safety Committee and vice chair of the Disability Board.

Kirkland City Council meetings are typically held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall in the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m.

Public comment opportunities are available at the beginning of the regular meeting and at the end if the meeting reaches that point before 10 p.m.

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But most, like Scott Brackett and his son Brayden, would not agree with Woods’ characterization of the water’s temperature.

“It was refreshingly cold,” said Scott Bracket, who lives on Finn Hill.

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The Bracketts, like many in Kirkland, have made it a family event. Eric Fuller and his family of seven came from Sammamish.

“We wanted to make it a family tradition,” said Fuller, who participated for the second year in a row. “We are here with another family of 10.”

Most would acknowledge it takes a little more than guts to brave the cold.

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For some near the Kirkland and Kenmore boundary the New Year started with a bang – literally.

An explosion from medical marijuana manufacturing rocked an apartment complex in the 7000 block of Northeast 142nd Street just off Juanita Drive Northeast at about 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

“The guy has a legal medical marijuana license to grow for some patients,” said Kirkland police Lt. Mike Murray.

“They left the butane stuff running and then went to heat it up. It would be like leaving the propane on in a covered barbeque and then going to light it.”

Fire investigators survey the damage from an explosion and fire New Year’s Day on at an apartment complex on Finn Hill.

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The two people inside the apartment where the blast took place were taken to Harborview Medical Center for possible burns but were later released

with minor injuries.

“It was enough to singe their hair but they were lucky,” said Murray. “The force of the blast blew out a sliding glass door and buckled the walls.”

A lamp was also ejected through a window on the front side of the apartment.

Residents of the apartment unit below the blast were not injured during the event. Authorities are not allowing tenants of either apartment unit to reenter until they can make sure it is safe. Both units were damaged by the blast and ensuing small fire.

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Between Dec. 27 to Jan. 2, the Kirkland Police Department reported 523 traffic violations, 12 DUIs, 25 alarm calls, 14 noise complaints, two juvenile crimes, 14 calls of disturbance, 20 thefts, five car prowls, five car thefts, 16 traffic accidents, 15 calls of civil disturbance, seven reported burglaries, 14 domestic violence calls, eight calls for harassment, seven reports of illegal drugs, two alleged assaults, seven acts of fraud, four malicious mischief reports, two sex offenses, three suicides and one robbery.

At least 52 people were arrested.

Jan. 2 Domestic violence: 1:35 a.m., 8200 block of NE 142nd St. Two 40-year-old men and one 33-year-old man were arrested for various crimes after police were called for an assault. One of the 40-year-old men was arrested for assaulting his roommate. When the roommate locked him out of the residence, the suspect broke the sliding glass door and punched the victim in the face.

After police arrived, they arrested two other men on a misdemeanor and felony warrant.

pended warrant. Police contacted him after Starbucks employees called to have the man removed, as he had been sleeping next to the store building.

Dec. 31 Domestic violence: 10:30 a.m., 6400 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE. A 31-year-old man was arrested after he threatened to hit his 56-year-old mother with a sledge hammer and destroy her home.

Illegal drugs: 9:30 p.m., 10800 block of NE 132nd St. A 20-year-old man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for possession of marijuana. A search prior to his arrest revealed the minor had 26.6 grams of marijuana. A grey wooden box containing the drug, a digital scale and suspected marijuana were seized as evidence.

Dec. 30 Theft: 12 a.m., 12412 116th Ave. NE. A 34-year-old man stole three burritos and two energy drinks from the Union 76 Station in Totem Lake.

Dec. 29 Domestic violence: 6:20 p.m., 11600 block of NE 116th St. A 39-year-old man was cited for assaulting a 35-year-old woman while at their son’s basketball game. There were at least two witnesses.

Domestic violence: 6:45 p.m., 13500 block of 120th Ave. NE. A 53-year-old man was arrested after he entered his 88-yearold mother’s residence and assaulted his 24-year-old nephew. The suspect hit his nephew over the head with a glass frame

and kicked him in the face multiple times.

He fled the scene but was arrested at the hospital after he admitted himself.

Assault: 1:30 a.m., 300 block of Kirkland Ave. A 32-year-old man was cited after he charged at an officer in an attempted assault. The man was seen attempting to enter a car and appeared extremely intoxicated.

The man also charged at a second officer and refused to comply with verbal commands.

While attempting to subdue the man, the suspect fought officers, grabbed their radios and damaged the microphone, causing officers to lose contact with dispatch.

Dec. 28 Domestic violence: 12:50 a.m., 12200 block NE 73rd St. of A 33-year-old man was arrested for being the primary aggressor in a fight between him and his 28-year-old girlfriend. Both had minor scratches.

Domestic violence: 4:45 p.m., 11400 block of NE 94th St. A 41-year-old man was cited for causing minor injuries to his girlfriend and damaging her property. His 42-year-old girlfriend went to his house but discovered him with another woman. After getting into an argument, the girlfriend tried to take her TV and dishes from the residence but the suspect stomped on the TV and broke the dishes. The woman was gone when police arrived but went to the police department later to provide a statement.

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Domestic violence: 3 p.m., 11900 block of NE 132nd Place. A 43-year-old man was taken into custody for pushing his 40-yearold girlfriend. He grabbed her right forearm, causing her pain with a bruise. The woman said he choked her but police couldn’t find evidence of that assault.

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“I am thrilled by the positive focus on elementary mathematics education the Presidential Award brings to our community and school district, and I am honored by the recognition,” said Pfaff.

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Patients of Dr. Kathy PreciadoPartida, Dr. Lorraine Robertson, Dr. Theresa Tsang, Joyce Kulina ARNP, and Boriana Ianakiev, ARNP seeking to obtain their medical records or have them transferred to another provider can direct requests to A Women’s Clinic at Evergreen, Attn: Medical Records, 12303 NE 130th Lane #230, Kirkland, WA 98034, or by calling (425) 899-3888.

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NOTICE TO PATIENTS OF CLOSURE A Women’s Clinic at Evergreen, PLLC is closing, effective December 31, 2013. Maheen Fallah, MD, Bonnie Gong, MD, Kathy Preciado-Partida, MD, Lorraine Robertson, MD, and Theresa Tsang, MD will no longer be providing medical services at A Women’s Clinic at Evergreen, located at 12303 NE 130th Lane, Suite 230, Kirkland, WA 98034.

Dr. Bonnie Gong will be joining the Center for Women’s Health at Evergreen (CFWH), located at 12910 Totem Lake Blvd. NE, Suite 102, Kirkland, WA 98034.

Dr. Gong’s patients’ records will be released and transferred to the CFWH to ensure continuation of the physician-patient relationship and patient care. All patient records will be available under authorized use by the new clinic and providers through a transfer of ownership agreement with CFWH. As of January 1, 2014, please direct any questions about your medical records to your provider’s new office. You can reach CFWH by phone at (425) 899-4455.

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Pfaff wins award for excellence in teaching math

The award is given annuan enrichment program at ally to outstanding K-12 sciBlackwell Elementary School ence and mathematics teach- in Sammamish and Thoers from across the country. reau Elementary School on The winners are selected Kirkland’s Finn Hill. Her 26 by a panel of distinguished years in the district include scientists, mathematicians work in gifted and general and educators following an education classrooms for initial selection process at third through sixth grade. the state level. Each year the Pfaff shared her enthuaward alternates between siasm for mathematics by teachers teaching kinderdeveloping a school-wide garten through sixth grade Math Night at Mann Eland those teaching seventh ementary. Her sixth graders through 12th grades. The led kindergarten through 2012 awardees teach kinderfifth grade students and garten through sixth grade. their parents in mathematics Winners of this games and activities. honor receive a She built online ex$10,000 award from tensions for students the National Science through personalFoundation, to be ized problem-solving used at their discreand discussions. She tion. They also are adapted games to invited to Washbuild confidence and Nancy Pfaff ington, D.C., for an fill in skill gaps for awards ceremony struggling students. and several days of Themes evident educational and celebratory in Pfaff ’s work with students events. and teachers include develPfaff has been an educaoping mathematics concepts tor for more than 30 years, and building meaning specializing for the past two through mathematics discusyears in sixth grade mathsions. Beyond the classroom, ematics at Horace Mann she is involved in mathematElementary in Redmond and ics professional development Inglewood Middle School work for Lake Washington in Sammamish in the Lake School District. Pfaff is also Washington School Disinvolved in teacher education trict. This school year, she is at City University in Seattle. teaching gifted students in Pfaff has a B.A. in mathematics and education and an M.Ed. from Washington State University. She is National Board Certified in early adolescent mathematics.

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Elementary school requests include classroom volunteers to help kids with reading, writing and math.

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McBride joins Friends of Youth board Friends of Youth announced Jan. 3 that former Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride, along with Vincent Hayes, have joined its board of directors.

McBride has served in the public sector for more than a decade, completing her term as mayor of Kirkland in December 2013. She was a founding member of the Eastside Human Services Forum and is a former Friends of Youth employee. McBride is distinguished by her lifelong commitment to human services.

Hayes, a Renton resident, is a graduate of Friends of Youth’s Griffin Home program who went on to earn a master’s degree in social work and has enjoyed a long, successful career in social services. He joins the board with extensive knowledge of Friends of Youth’s programs.

“Our newest board members, Joan and Vince, are joining Friends of Youth at an exciting time,” said Friends of Youth President and CEO Terry Pottmeyer.

“Our Capital Campaign to address youth homelessness is over 90 percent to goal and three of our four projects are completed. We look forward to Joan and Vince’s leadership as we work toward a better future for at-risk youth in our community.”

Friends of Youth delivers a comprehensive range of therapeutic services for youth, young adults and families. With more than 60 years of experience, national accreditation and 20 program sites, the agency provides safe places to live and emotional support for youth and families in challenging circumstances.

For more information, visit www.friendsofyouth.org.

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We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations: • King County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Okanogan County • Pierce County • Island County • San Juan County • Snohomish County • Whatcom County Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We offer a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.

Accepting resumes at: hreast@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: 19426 68th Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

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Current Employment Opportunities at www.soundpublishing.com

CIRULATION MANAGER - KIRKLAND Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Circulation Manager at the Kirkland and Bothell/Kenmore Reporters.

The primary duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service. Position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to deliver newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carriers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.)

If you are interested in joining the team at the Kirkland and Bothell/Kenmore Reporters, email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@soundpublishing.com CIRCMGR Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

For a list of our most current job openings and to learn more about us visit our website:

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It’s All About

SERVICE

Fast. Professional. Friendly.

Providing Complete Plumbing & Heating Services in King County Since 1964

Heating Season is Here!

Check out our Furnace Tune-up Special Below!

Q/A | with David Brown – Owner, Fox Plumbing & Heating “How did Fox Plumbing & HeatQ 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 offer?

And do you do both repair and installation?”

A

: If it has to do with pipes and water, we have the skilled workforce to both fix 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 fixing old systems.

We’re not always looking to sell people something new; if it can be fixed we fix it. We offer a full range of plumbing services from sewers to hot water tanks. We help our customers save money by offering plumbing system tune-ups, which are continually growing in popularity because they save people on the cost of repairs by catching 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 staff, providing on-going training to make sure our technicians are simply the best trained in the business.

the problem. After an emergency many of our customers 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 improvements in their plumbing systems.

Q “Do you guarantee your services?”

A :

: Absolutely, we have the best written warranties in the business. We provide our customers with the right price for the service and then guarantee the work. We have received the best service award from Angie’s list for over 6 years and are always top rated. Our customers will tell you about their experience with Fox Plumbing and Heating and we encourage them to do so. 80% of our new business comes from current customer referrals, we’re proud of this record and intend to continue it, every customer is important to us, I’ve built this whole business around satisfied customers, when we say “it’s all about service”, we mean it.

an emergency, what’s the best thing to do? What about afterhours and on Q “In the weekends?” :

A

: Call us 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Pipes, sewers, water heaters, toilets, sinks and furnaces can’t tell time and often 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 off 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 often get our best customers through our response to an emergency, we’re there and we fix

I have used FOX Plumbing several times over the years for various problems. Prior to calling them I had used 2 other local companies and found them more interested in selling their products than fixing my problems. FOX has always been responsive, they explain what needs to be done, why and how they will do it--and at a reasonable cost. I own an older home and their staff know their stuff, they are polite and thoughtful of the customers needs.

- Nancy Travis, Seattle

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Fox Plumbing & Heating is proud to offer the following new services!

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