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n Sept. 11, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a court order, holding the state Legis-
lature in contempt for failing to make enough progress in addressing the state’s constitutional requirement to fully fund public education. According to court documents, the state is
not “meeting its ‘paramount duty…to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders.’” In response to the order, Sen. Andy Hill of the
45th Legislative District, which includes Redmond and Kirkland, released a statement saying he is “glad the court has again confirmed its commitment to making education funding a priority for
this state.” “As our primary constitutional duty, funding education must come first when it comes to the budget,” he said in his statement. “One of the main reasons I first ran for
office as a PTA dad was to end Olympia’s decades of neglect in prioritizing our schools.” Hill (R) is chair of the State Senate’s Ways and Means committee and a [ more SENATE page 3 ]
Alleged gang member’s visit to Kirkland City Hall raises concerns
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Firefighters hold emergency safety meeting BY TJ MARTINELL tmartinell@kirklandreporter.com
Above, Juanita sophomore Dean Sise is pulled down by Lake Washington senior Riley Simonson. Left, Alex Archer, right, and Jared Holden celebrate following the team’s second touchdown against Lake Washington on Friday. Below, the Kang student body cheers on Lake Washington. Juanita defeated Lake Washington, 47-19. For the full story see page 8.
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Safety concerns have been raised at the city of Kirkland after a suspected gang member and recently convicted felon arrived at City Hall on a work/education release program from King County Jail. Dorond Alfred Bray of Los Angeles, 39, who recently pled guilty to promoting prostitution after an incident involving a Kirkland firefighter, showed up to Kirkland City Hall in late July asking for his belongings and requesting to speak with a member of the police department, according
to emails obtained by the Reporter through a public information request. Bray’s visit to City Hall raised concerns by staff as well as firefighters, prompting an emergency meeting of the fire department safety committee on Aug. 27 to discuss possible solutions. During the February incident involving the Kirkland firefighter, who is now on paid administrative leave, Bray allegedly threatened to kill both the firefighter as well as a Child Protective Services worker assigned to one of Bray’s prostitutes. Both the firefighter and the CPS worker were notified by the city of the incident. Bray was charged by King County prosecu[ more SAFETY page 2 ]
Google developer SRM to install crosswalks and lights near new facility BY TJ MARTINELL tmartinell@kirklandreporter.com
By the end of 2015, Everest kids will be able to walk a safer route to Lakeview Elementary near the new Google campus thanks to new agreement between the city of Kirkland and SRM
Developers. As part of the $1 million agreement approved at the Kirkland City Council’s Sept. 16 meeting, SRM Developers will construct two new traffic signals, as well as build a crosswalk for children walking to and from school across 6th Street
South from 9th Avenue South, rather than Northeast 68th Street. SRM Developers is currently constructing the Google Complex at 6th Street South, a new 180,000-square-foot, twostory building. As part of the construction, they are required to
conform to requirements under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Several of the traffic signals and crosswalk, however, were not a part of the SEPA requirements, according to Dave Tomson, the development manager at SRM Development, but based
on requests by Everest neighborhood residents who asked for a pathway for school children. “We said to our neighbors that we’re going to be good neighbors,” Tomson said. One of the new traffic signals will be located at the intersection of 9th
Avenue South and 6th Street South. It, too, was not required by SEPA, but intended to help mitigate traffic for Everest residents, Tomson said, as the traffic study revealed Google employees would impact traffic at a different time when most Ever[ more GOOGLE page 2 ]
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Driver killed in single-vehicle accident An adult male was killed Friday night when the vehicle he was driving left the roadway on Simonds Road Northeast at 92nd Avenue
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Northeast and crashed into an embankment. Kirkland Police responded at approximately 10:50 p.m. to a report of a possible accident and arrived to find two adult males with injuries received in the collision. Kirkland Fire Department aid and fire personnel also
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arrived, but the driver, Kyle J. Reel, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger was alive and transported to Evergreen Hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. The Kirkland Police Traffic Unit was on scene conducting the investigation into the crash. Excessive speed is a possible factor in the incident but other factors will not be known until the investigation is complete.
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tors in April for burglary, domestic violence, promoting prostitution, felony harassment and unlawful possession of a firearm. Bail was denied. He eventually accepted a plea agreement with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution in the second degree, a class C felony. He was given an 11-month sentence. Bray was allowed to leave jail on a work leave program, in which inmates are given
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a pass to search for a job or schooling, according to the emails. As part of the arrangement, they have to take the bus and cannot ride with friends. Yet, when Bray arrived at City Hall on July 31, he came in a personal car and with a friend, according to a city employee email. Video footage from both the city and the police department showed Bray arriving in his vehicle. A city employee who worked at the front desk said Bray asked for his belongings, which apparently the police had in their possession. The employee explained the police department had moved to the new
Justice Center in the Totem Lake neighborhood. Bray then asked the employee to sign their name on a piece of paper he had with him. Bray eventually went to the police department, asking for his belongings. He also asked to speak with a member of the command staff, according to the emails. King County Jail was contacted by the city, and Bray’s work release supervisor temporarily revoked his pass. The King County Work/ Education Release program is a residential alternative for offenders go to work, school, or treatment during the day and return at night, according to the county’s website.
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city will complete the installation of water, sewer, and partial stormwater facilities on 7th Avenue South, according to the agreement. Meanwhile, SRM has also proposed $2.8 million public improvements along the Cross Kirkland Corridor. The city is reviewing the construction plans. Work is scheduled to begin in November, with an anticipated completion in June 2015. To view the agreement between the city and SRM Developers, go to www. kirklandwa.gov and search “Google Phase 2.”
est residents use the road. “That was driven by the Everest neighborhood’s wishes to have a signal installed there,” he said. “It’s really hard to get onto 6th Street South from 9th.” The traffic signal to be located at 6th Street South at Kirkland Way was required per SEPA, according to Tomson. Tomson said they do not have an exact date yet for when construction will begin, though he expects it to be started and completed within 2015. Prior to this, the
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first steps, they represent the first steps taken in 30 years to member of the Early Learnreverse this trend,” he said. ing and K-12 Education Hill is up for re-election committee. this November and Hill’s statement his opponent Matt continued, saying, Isenhower also had a the court states that response to the court the state “’has known order. for decades that its Isenhower, (Dfunding of public Redmond), said, “In education is constituboth the 2013 and tionally inadequate.’ 2014 sessions — Sen. Andy Hill The ruling adds, knowing the court ‘This proceeding is was expecting results therefore the cul— Hill refused to adopt mination of a long series of reforms that would have events, not merely the result increased school funding, of a single violation.’” and in fact placed additional Since he was elected, Hill tax loopholes and other said in his statement that he lobbyist-driven giveaways in has “taken steps to end this period of neglect, writing and his budget.” “The court today underpassing a budget that invested scored what parents, students $1 billion more in education, and teachers already know: added $4 to education for that our schools are underevery $1 of non-education spending increases, and froze funded and we need to take action to fix the problem,” college tuition rates.” said Isenhower. “Instead of “While these are simply
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focusing on what’s right for Hill’s budget,” said party chair our kids, Andy Hill gave even Lori Sotelo. “Isenhower’s more away to wealthy special misstatements concerning interests.” the ruling makes it clear he In his statement, is a bit uneducated Isenhower also said, about what goes on “The only way to in Olympia.” change the equation She also asked, and actually fund “If Matt Isenhower our schools will be to wants to single elect leaders commitout members of ted to putting educathe Legislature to tion first. Andy Hill blame for the court’s Matt Isenhower was given a chance ruling, is he going to step up and do the to condemn Rep. right thing, and he failed.” Larry Springer and Rep. The King County Republi- Roger Goodman, Andy can Party called Isenhower’s Hill’s Democratic seat mates? comments a political stunt as Both voted for his budget. he claimed the court’s ruling Is he going to condemn was against incumbent Hill’s Jay Inslee, Patty Murray, 2013 budget. “It’s clear to anyone who knows the issue and even bothered to read the ruling that the court is demanding a new plan for education from the entire Legislature, not ruling against Senator
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few weeks ago I read an article in the New York Times about a boy who had been struggling and was being mentored. His mentor guided him and provided him the resources he needed to succeed in school. I found the article very interesting. It got me thinking about teens and adolescents in the Kirkland and Eastside area who were struggling. Teen Link, an organization that was created to provide a safe environment for teens defines at-risk youth as “children and young adults who are prone to becoming involved in crime, domestic abuse, drugs and alcohol, early pregnancy, school-related problems and suicide.” I have always assumed that in a well-heeled town like Kirkland there couldn’t be many teens on the wrong track. But after talking with Kristie Neklason, the Director of Substance Abuse Services at Youth Eastside Services (YES), I learned that teens can be struggling no matter where they live. Neklason told me about some of the reasons that teens may be making bad choices. Adolescents may find themselves facing emotional issues because of their parents’ divorce, a move, a death, a change of schools or anything else that causes pain or distress. These problems often lead to difficult emotions. When a teenager doesn’t know how to handle their emotions, they often act out. “One thing leads to the next,” explains Neklason. “The longer people ignore their feelings and distract themselves from the
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For instance, YES provides classes that educate teens about problems such as drugs or alcohol. Another example is the sixteen week Dialectical Behavior Therapy class that covers core mindfulness skills, which help teens to control and regulate their emotions with a goal of making healthier decisions. The class also teaches relationship and stress management skills. Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB), is another organization that provides a safe place for teens to hang out with other kids their age, learn new things, and acquire the skills they need to be prepared for the outside world. KTUB offers a wide variety of resources, including help with writing resumes and preparing for job interviews. They also help teens with obtaining the certification requirements for a food handler’s card, which allows them to serve food. At [ more HOFF page 5 ]
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problem, the more the situation escalates.” Neklason certainly makes a good point. Hearing what she said made me think of the phrase, “a stitch in time saves nine.” I mentioned this connection to Neklason, and she came up with another great analogy. She explained that when you have the tools and resources you need to mend a wound, you will recover quickly, but when you lack the resources, the wound will only get worse. This analogy helped me understand that internal wounds can cause a lot of damage, and without the help you need, things can get out of hand. YES is one of the many resources that is located on the Eastside for struggling adolescents and families, helping thousands of people each year. In addition to raising awareness through school presentations, YES also offers skills and support groups.
Being a recent graduate from a local university has been a great accomplishment. I have made many memories in the 45th District such as going to the Juanita Beach Farmers Market, the different festivals in Kirkland and the Woodinville Parade. A memory that I am not very fond of is the amounts of time I sat in my car behind the wheel. To this very day, there are times where a 15-minute commute turns into a 45-plus minute commute where I am driving less than 30 mph. The level of congestion for Eastside drivers needs to be resolved. The 520 bridge is paid for by drivers and the construction that is currently taking place is for a HOV land and bike path. It will not help with reducing congestion. I know there are a lot of families living on the Eastside and I cannot imagine how they handle spending so much time in traffic. Our district is a wonderful place to live and where I hope to raise a family some day. I am thrilled that Brendan Woodward believes in a multi-modal transportation and sees the importance of reducing traffic for Eastside drivers like me.
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Many issues with ARC plan If the ARC (Aquatics Recreation Center) is going to be accessed by bike, the traffic consultant should have known 124th does not have any bike lanes in
either direction. Sidewalk edge-to-road makes it unsafe for pedestrians. Do not overlook hazards from vehicles and inattentive drivers. What is the plan for any school bus drop off locations? The footprint will not support the North Kirkland Community Center. The square footage and height of this structure exceeds anything in the area other than EvergreenHealth. Who are your partners? Where is the money your private pool association offers? What school districts and schools are going to use 50-meter pool for daily practice? As a regional center, it must accept reduced occupancy due to usage from residents of Bothell, Woodinville and Redmond. If you are going to compete with the hospitality industry for wedding and business functions, perhaps we need acceptance from Kirkland restaurants and hotels who base space and staff on this service for their business cost recoveries. We do not need this hospitality space for non-levy participants who do not regularly face the congestion that will never have a permanent fix. Neighbors to the north side of Juanita Beach Park need to remember their green belt is expecting change and they have wild free space at two other parks within two-to-five blocks. This site would probably be more acceptable if your functions, and thus space, reduced. If the school bond failed and they cannot pay for pool replacement, then have them donate land at the northwest corner of Juanita High School and then Kirkland, Woodinville and Bothell Parks can co-op on the pool. Also, increase the pool to
75-meters with a center-line dock and include an elevated temperature aerobic senior/children pool for training and increased user count. Build a small community hall and two-third basketball court at the Juanita Beach Park or Albertson’s site. Also, add an indoor two-third basketball court to the NKCC. We do not need a roof deck. Lower the elevation, as we do not need an indoor walking track for seniors have time to utilize the outdoors. It will cost less in land and energy through a smaller building cube. I assume you would charge for exercise machine rooms and you would not be competitive with the private sector. Please skip the water-feature play areas. There is no guarantee this is profitable and a safe space during the life of the 15 year construction levy, let alone self sustaining since the private sector shows no interest in the business plan. If you insist on this visionary legacy, look to building the site in Woodinville or the Redmond valley and proceed no further without major partners. This overall project at one site is not a full community benefit at the sites currently selected. Remember you already accept that Kirkland has very high property density and needs good relations with the business community.
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[ HOFF from page 4] KTUB, teens can spend time with their friends doing hobbies. From a dark room for silk screening and photo producing to a tech lab and a sound studio – KTUB has something for everyone. On Fridays, KTUB offers a Teen Feed, where kids can drop in and have a free meal. “We bridge the equity gap,” said Natasha Gupta, the community coordinator and career advisor. Teens around the country are facing problems, and sometimes it can be hard to confide in someone. Teen Link is a confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental telephone help line answered by trained teen volunteers each evening from 6-10 p.m. The service was created to provide teens with someone safe and understanding to talk to. From early pregnancy problems to eating disorders, Teen Link is here to help. Often outsiders, or people who are not familiar with how teens may react to difficulties, would say that it is stupid for someone to try and solve their problems by making poor choices. But after learning more about teens who are struggling, I understand how this could happen. Kristie Neklason, from YES, explained the snowball effect that can occur when teens face everyday problems that go untreated. She gave an example of someone she had worked with. Names have been changed. Sue was 14. Her family moved twice over the course of a few years and her parents got a divorce. She went to five different schools. In her last school, she was looking for support and the only people who would accept her were the kids making poor decisions. Sue got caught making bad choices herself. She talked to the school counselor and realized how upset she was. The last couple of years had been very difficult for her. When
people, it doesn’t happen overnight. The time to move into Kirkland or anywhere is when you can afford it. Mr. Pantley and Mr. Davis chose not to embrace what it takes to own a home without subsiding the price of the home or the taxes they pay. The last thing Kirkland needs is more affordable housing that relies on oth-
ers to carry the burden of what it takes to pay for the quality of life in Kirkland we now have or hope to have. So if you want to live in Kirkland, move here when you can afford it. Don’t rely on others to do it for you.
she had someone to talk to, Sue started to make better decisions. She now meets with a YES mentor once a week and her family has learned to communicate better. Everyone in Sue’s family realizes how they had been affected by the events of the past couple of years. They learned to work together and make things better. This story helped me understand how teens can be swept into doing something they may not have done under a different set of circumstances. I believe that in the moment, when someone is trying
to fit in at a new school, it can be hard to turn away from a group of kids who is accepting you, even if they may have a bad influence on you. Sometimes when your family is going through a tough time, it can be hard to work together and communicate. We are very lucky to live in an area with so many valuable resources to help teens and their families. And remember, when you’re facing a complicated situation, “a stitch in time saves nine!”
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Between Sept. 12-19, there were 420 traffic incidents, 32 traffic accidents, five DUIs, 45 general traffic incidents, 43 alarm calls, nine abandoned vehicles, five burglaries, 17 incidents of fraud, 17 civil incidents, four cases of harassment, 21 thefts, 11 vehicle prowls, two vehicle thefts, 15 warrants served, 26 noise complaints, 10 animal calls, 13 incidents of domestic violence, five incidents of malicious mischief, 11 disturbances and 33 incidents involving at least one arrest.
Sept. 12 Stolen vehicle: 1:30 a.m., 14200 block of 73rd Ave NE. A 35-year-old man was arrested after police received a report of two men using flashlights to look at cars in an apartment complex parking lot. When police arrived
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intersection crosswalks as part of Phase I. The APS element is an integrated device that communicates information about the “Walk/Don’t Walk” intervals in non-visual formats for pedestrians who have difficulty seeing. Earlier this year, a conference room at City Hall was converted into the city’s TMC (Traffic Management Center) they spoke with one of the men, who was working on a motorcycle. The man claimed he was on a test ride with his friend when the bike broke down. The officer examined the bike and discovered it had been stolen out of Seattle. While searching the bike the officer also discovered a gram of heroin.
Sept. 13 Liquor: 5:25 p.m., 10000 block of NE 137th St. A 20-year-old man attempted to buy alcohol with a fake ID. Theft: 5:41 p.m., 12200 block of 120th Ave NE. A 30-year-old woman attempted to steal a Seahawks 12th Man flag from Fred Meyer, but was caught by prevention loss staff. She refused to stay and left the store. Police arrived and took her into custody, where she was booked, released and cited via investigation for third degree theft.
Sept. 14 Theft: 2:04 a.m., 11800 block of NE 142nd St. A 24-year-old man was arrested after leaving a cab without paying the $33 fare. The 46-year-old cab driver found the man’s house and waited
which is operated by the Public Works Department/Transportation Engineering Division. When ITS Phase I and II are implemented a total of 40 traffic signal locations will be connected with the city’s TMC. For more information on the ITS Project, visit www.kirklandwa.gov and search Intelligent Transportation System. outside. The suspect then came out and yelled, punching and kicking at the cab window. Police arrived and arrested for theft and driving with a suspended license, as well as domestic violence after it was discovered he had assaulted his girlfriend of two years by pushing her down to the floor during an argument inside their house. Assault: 4:30 a.m., 13200 block of NE 123rd St. A 57-year-old woman was arrested after she hit her 52-year-old boyfriend in the face during an argument. She had been drinking prior to the argument and left after hitting him. When she was pulled over by an officer he reported obvious signs of intoxication, and a test showed her to have a blood alcohol level of roughly .190. Her vehicle was impounded following her arrest.
Sept. 16 Violation of order: 12 a.m., 8000 block of NE 124th St. A 34-year-old man was arrested after he was discovered inside the residence of a 37-year-old woman who had filed a no-contact order for domestic violence against him.
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Skymania owner is a finalist for King County Executive’s Small Business Award Kirkland business owner Nancy Burritt has been nominated as a finalist in the King County Executive’s Small Business Awards for “Workforce Development Small Business of the Year.” Burritt, who runs Skymania Trampolines in the Totem Lake neighborhood, is the only Kirkland-based business to make it as a finalist in any category this year. According to the county’s
Valuation notices mailed to property owners King County Assessor Lloyd Hara’s office mailed the 2014 property valuations on Sept. 11 to all residential property owners in Area 73 – Kingsgate and Queensgate - located in Northwest King County. Area 73 residential property values generally increased by 17.9 percent but individual property values might vary. The Assessor’s Office will continue to mail out more than 600,000 residential and commercial valuation notices to taxpayers throughout the rest of King County between September and October. Residential property is assessed each year at 100 percent of its true and fair market value in money, which is defined by Washington State law as the amount of money
website, the award “recognizes the small business with outstanding practices in hiring, retaining, and developing the skills of its workers.” The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony Oct. 15 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Burritt said most of her employees are 21 and under, which she sees as an opportunity to train young adults and give them valuable skills they will take with them as they progress in their careers.
“A part of our belief is we need to coach them so when they move to the next job they have what they need to become a better employee for someone else,” she said. “It was part of our founding activities we wanted to do. For a lot of them, this is their first job.” Among those skills, she said, is the ability to interact well with others, show up on time for work. “People aren’t taught that very much anymore,” she
said. “We want to help them grow in their relationships whether college high school or their next job.” Another skill she said she emphasizes strongly is interacting well with customers. “There has to be growth, because in this business, as in any other business, if the customer service is not outstanding and above and beyond, you’re not going to make it,” she said. “My young adults are the customer service front liners.”
Skymania also does a lot for children by hosting various events throughout the year. The business teamed up with Placefull and Birthday Dreams to throw a party to benefit homeless youth and foster children throughout the Puget Sound last year. Skymania also hosts New York Life’s Child I.D. program, designed to help children in the community learn how to stay safe in the home, at play or wherever they hap-
pen to be. A child I.D. gives parents or guardians the peace of mind knowing that they will have an I.D. with vital information to distribute to the local authorities. Skymania opened in late 2011 and is located at 11801 N.E. 116th St. in Kirkland.
that a willing and unobligated buyer is willing to pay a willing and unobligated seller. Residential values are determined based on multiple sales of similar properties. The King County Assessor’s Office annually revalues all properties and conducts a physical inspection on each property once every six years. The last physical inspections of the Kingsgate/ Queensgate area were conducted in 2013 and 2012. “Continuing the 2013 trend, property values are increasing across King County as we emerge from the Great Recession,” Hara said. “In 2013, we saw a residential increase in 76 out of 86 residential areas and we expect to see continued growth in residential values in 2014 for almost all residential areas in King County except for a small number of parcels in the Snoqualmie Pass and
Stevens Pass areas.” Hara reminds all property owners to carefully review the information contained in the valuation notice. If you feel a mistake has been made in valuing your property, it is recommended that you contact the Assessor’s Office directly before filing an appeal at (206) 296-7300 or assessor.info@kingcountygov. Property owners can review their property information online using
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ers who need advice and assistance on property tax related matters, including appeals, contact the King County Tax Advisor at (206) 477-1060 or by email at taxadvisor@kingcounty.gov.
It is of great importance to incorporate relaxation into daily life, not only during holidays but as an integral part of one’s lifestyle, she says. After all, how your vacation unfolds is heavily influenced by your mindset. If adventure
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Rebels spoil Parnell’s homecoming with big rivalry win team an early edge. The Kangs would not be deterred, scoring a touchuanita High School foot- down on a five-yard run ball head coach Shaun by Elliot Phillips. A missed Tarantola showed Friday extra point left the Kangs night that he didn’t teach down 7-6. former assistant coach and Juanita took control of the current Lake Washington scoreboard before halftime head coach AJ Parnell evwith two scores. The Rebels erything he knows - because scored on a 17-yard touchyou can’t teach speed. down run by Salvon Ahmed Despite the fact that the and then took a 21-6 lead on Kangs have a lot more fight an 18-yard touchdown pass this year under Parnell, the from sophomore quarterRebels still outran their back Dexter Mell to wide crosstown rivals, 47receiver Jared Holden. 19, at Juanita High Lake WashingSchool in Kirkland. KIRKLAND ton would not go “Speed has been quietly, starting the a big factor as well second half with a as execution and long drive, capped effort,” Tarantola said off by a Phillips’ 19-yard about his team’s 3-0 start to touchdown run. It cut the the season. “We were happy lead to just one score. to come away with a win “I was most impressed against LW and we felt they with how much better played a tough game.” LW played compared to But it was the arm of the the previous two weeks,” Rebels’ starting quarterback Tarantola said. “I would bet that made a huge statement they improve throughout during the opening minutes the season.” of the game. A 57-yard But the Rebels junior touchdown pass from quarquarterback led the team terback Tavin Montgomery back with his feet, scoring a to wide receiver Daegan touchdown with a 16-yard Andrews gave the home BY MATT PHELPS
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run. A 40-yard field goal by Juanita’s Jackson Clemensen extended the lead to 31-13 by the end of the third quarter. Phillips’ third touchdown of the game, a two-yard score, gave Lake Washington some momentum but a failed two-point conversion left the Kangs down by 12 points. “Elliot is a tough kid, runs extremely hard and is really tough to bring down but I give a lot of credit to our offensive line,” Parnell said. “They really came together and blocked well throughout the night. Along with that our wide receivers played very physical in their blocking which allowed Elliot and our other backs to turn four-yard gains into 10-plus-yard runs.” Montgomery’s legs would once again prove to be a dagger into the heart of Lake Washington, as the quarterback scrambled 47-yards for a touchdown during what would prove to be the defining play of the game. Montgomery finished off
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Juanita High School senior, Austin Cole, is run out of bounds by a Lake Washington defender during the annual rivalry game between the two Kirkland high schools. CHLOE EKBERG, Kirkland Reporter the scoring for the contest with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Moctezuma. Juanita will travel to Mercer Island High School tonight for a 7 p.m. game against the Islanders. “We have to put our best foot forward across the board,” Tarantola said. “Mercer Island is a great challenge and we need to play a fast, physical and execute the details game and fundamentals of our game plan.” The Islanders are 1-2 and coming off a 42-21 loss to
Bellevue. Their only win this season was 44-10 against 4A Kentridge High School. Parnell said it was a different experience walking onto the visitors’ sideline at the Rebels’ stadium after graduating from the school and coaching as an assistant. “I have great memories as a player and coach from my time at Juanita so it was an odd feeling throughout the week,” Parnell said. “But once kickoff hit it really became just another football game. I feel very
honored and privileged to have coached those kids at Juanita and to now be the head coach at LW so it was a fun night altogether.” Parnell and his Kangs will try to get back to .500 as they host Liberty tonight for a 7 p.m. kickoff against the Patriots. “Liberty is a great program that is very well coached by Steve Valach and his staff,” Parnell said. “I have a ton of respect for them and am excited to compete with them.” Liberty is 3-0 and has won its last two games of the season against Interlake and Hazen by a combined score of 107-38. “For us the focus does not change. From day one our opponent every week is ourselves and striving to become the best LW we can,” Parnell said. “Our kids are starting to really buy into that as well as our ‘Always Rising’ mentality, which calls us to never quit regardless of any adversity that comes our way. I hope this becomes a trademark for our program and the type of people we are striving to develop.”
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Kyle Warnick was tragically taken from this world after being hit by a car while walking his dog on September 15, 2014 in Kirkland, WA. Kyle’s was a life well-lived for one taken so soon. He was a beautiful soul and touched thousands of lives in various communities over the years. Kyle was born December 18, 1970 in Shoreline, WA. His intelligence and creativity were evident from a very young age. He grew up engrossed in books, comics, all things Star Wars and was an intrepid member of Cub Scout Pack 177. From Cub Scouts through Boy Scouts he persevered to earn Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. Kyle’s love of Scouting continued through his time on staff at Camp Parsons and later serving as Pack Leader for his children’s time in Scouting. He attended Watson Groen High School in Shoreline and was voted “most creative” by his classmates which held true for the balance of his days. He went on to study English and Fine Arts at Seattle Pacific University. Kyle channeled his creative energies professionally through work in Public Relations and Marketing for firms such as T-Mobile, the National Cancer Institute and most recently at Microsoft. His work was instrumental in the original Microsoft Surface product launch. His real professional and personal passion was storytelling. Kyle was a master storyteller and created his own venture called Stories Told Well which helped individuals and organizations think differently and use storytelling as a powerful tool. Kyle’s blend of humor, creativity, intelligence, heart, charisma and timing made his stories so memorable. It’s those stories that resonate so much with those that he’s left behind. Kyle was a man who loved life. He had a laugh that would make others laugh. He was in awe of the genius and vision of Walt Disney. He admired the humility of Jimmy Stewart and all things “It’s a Wonderful Life”. His culinary abilities were truly noteworthy. He used the latter to honor his wife by creating a cooking group where husbands would cook 5 course meals for their wives. He loved music and cinema and would hold occasional mini-concerts in his home for local musicians. Kyle’s affinity for the Christmas season was legendary and he would personally deliver his annual Christmas Mix CDs to anyone that would ask. Kyle loved his family deeply.Words can’t adequately express the devotion he had for his wife and children. He met his wife Pam during their time at Seattle Pacific University and had recently celebrated their 22nd Anniversary last month. Their marriage was an example to others of true love, laughter and happiness. Kyle was immensely proud of his sons Joshua and Jackson and would beam as he spoke about their most recent accomplishments or cheer them on in their various activities. Kyle is also survived by his father John Warnick and sister Kim Warnick. He was preceded in death by his mother Marjorie Warnick. Kyle’s faith in Christ gives comfort and hope to his family and many friends of a reunion in Heaven. A celebration of Kyle’s life will be held on Friday, October 3 at 1 p.m. at Bellevue Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to the “In Memory of Kyle Warnick” page at www.youcaring.com 1141609
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Cara Elizabeth Mellin Wetter passed peacefully to be with the Lord Sunday, September 21, 2014 after a six year, hard fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was 49. Cara was born October 13, 1964 in San Jose, California to Don Cochran and Elizabeth Edmonds. She was raised in California and Washington and graduated in Kirkland, WA from Juanita High School in 1983. She started her career in sales and rose to upper level management at both Spherion and Hewlett-Packard. She achieved recognition for her skills but more importantly was beloved by those who worked with her. Cara will always be remembered as a truly joyful, loving and selfless mother, sister and friend. She was courageous, strong and tenacious in her fight against cancer to the very end. Survivors include her daughter, Kristen Wetter, 21, and son, Daniel Wetter, 18, of Roseville, California; Partner, Jim Dighero and his son John, her four siblings: Lisa Mach, Eric Mellin, and Dana Adams of Washington State and brother, Marc Mellin of Naranjo, Costa Rica. 1142553
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Stephanie Pierce passed away peacefully on September 16, 2014 in Kirkland, Washington. Steffie, as many called her, was born in Topolovka, Czechoslovakia, on September 7, 1921. She came to Canada with the start of the great Depression with her mom, dad and three siblings. They all settled in Red Pass, British Columbia. Steffie met Tom Pierce in Red Pass and was married that same year on November 21, 1942.They moved to the Seattle area and she became a US citizen in 1946. They had three children, Beverly Grohn, Larry Pierce and Patricia Watson. She resided in Kirkland, Washington for over 67 years. Steffie was very active in donating time, money and to raising more money for charities. She was involved with Retired Eagles Activities Club (R.E.A.C.), part time babysitting, volunteering every day for Link Age, a daycare for seniors, along with working so hard as an active member of 51 years at the Kirkland Eagles. She also raised funds for Alzheimer grants to the University of Washington Research Center (over $20,000). She would make pies, collect cans and sell Beanie Babies or any other item she could sell to raise funds for donation. Steffie received the first ever Humanitarian Award given out in 1995 by R.E.A.C. She received the Eaglette of the year, and was initiated into the Hall of Fame, the highest award given out by the Eagles Club at the state level, along with numerous other awards including the Paul Harris Fellow Award. Although she never drove, she visited the sick and the elderly whenever someone had the time to take her! Stephanie is survived by her daughter Beverly, her husband John, granddaughters Liv and Tina, great granddaughter Vivian, and great grandsons Cole and Felix. Her son Larry, daughter Patricia and her husband Steve. She spent her last three years at Marie’s Home Care, in Kirkland where the definition of family, was displayed every day. The family will be eternally grateful for all they did to keep her smiling, laughing and healthy and the gentleness they showed at the end. There is a saying; How you live your dash is how you will be remembered! The dash between her dates, 1921 – 2014, has touched on many people’s lives, we know she will always be remembered as a person who thought and cared for others and always smiling! In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored if you made your donations to the Kirkland Eagles Auxiliary #2681. (PO BOX 454, Kirkland Washington, 98083-0454) This way she can have one more fundraiser! 1142207
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