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City exploring crowdfunding for startups

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Three-peat aspirations

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Nancy Fernandes relaxes in one of the themed rooms in her Bellevue home, this one centered on horse racing with just a touch of James Dean. Each room in the home has a different theme.

Bellevue woman styles home to be fun, relaxing and thematic

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Wolverines wrestler Christian Villani is focused on capturing third consecutive state wrestling crown

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When you pull up to Nancy Fernandes' house, you know it's going to be special. A collection of license plates decorate the garage wall. A sculpture made out of automobile hubcaps stands in the front yard. Road signs are here and there.

But you haven't seen anything yet.

Inside, each room is a theme, decorated with an eclectic mix of photos, tchotchkes and specially created pieces that provides a feeling of whimsy and wonder everywhere you look.

As you enter the house, there's a mural of a pool player shooting the "15" ball off the table.

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City finalizing district court designs

Eastside mothers give 95 gallons of milk to help premature babies in Overlake Hospital program

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In keeping with its mounting support of economic development through business startups, the city of Bellevue is exploring the feasibility of creating a crowdfunding marketplace where investors can be almost anyone.

“I think it’s a great idea, but we really need to look at it from all angles,” said Bellevue Councilmember Lynne Robinson, adding no other city in the nation has ever done something like this before.

The state Department of Financial Institutions recently published its regulations for Senator-elect Cyrus Habib’s legislation passed last session that opens up crowdfunding opportunities for Washingtonians in a market previously reserved for wealthy, accredited investors — that amounted to about 3 percent of the state’s population, said Brayden Olson, who helped Habib draft House Bill 2023 or the Washington JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act. “What we did last year was we made it legal for the other 97 percent of Washingtonians to participate,” said Olson, CEO of Wilhelm Enterprises, which has launched the for-profit Washington Security Exchange in Kirkland.

New facility to replace contaminated site, make way for park

BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER

Work is on track to relocate the King County District Courthouse in Bellevue next spring, allowing the outdated and contaminated facility currently in use to be leveled and improvements to Surrey Downs Park to start.

The city is nearly a year into its 11-year lease for 29,500 square feet of office space in the Bellefield Office Park, and designs are now being finalized for tenant improvements.

“It will be a much improved space for the court and the public that uses it,” said Civic

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Eastside mothers give 95 gallons of milk to help premature babies In the six months since Overlake Hospital opened its Milk Donation Center, Eastside mothers have given more than 95 gallons of life-saving, nutritious donated human milk to the hospital.

The donations assure that Overlake Medical Center has priority access to the milk to support fragile, premature infants in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

“We have been amazed at the generosity demonstrated by the caring donor moms of our community,” said Sandy Salmon, RN, who manages Overlake Medical Center’s Mom & Baby Care Center.

Salmon’s message to all the mothers who donated: “We recognize the time and energy taken to collect and donate this milk for babies in need. Your actions are inspirational and deeply appreciated both by the babies and families who receive your gift and by the staff at Overlake who are lucky enough to assist you in this process.”

Overlake is one of just a few hospitals in Western Washington to offer a local donation location to mothers in the greater Seattle area. After taking care of Overlake’s needs, any additional breast milk collected will help support 120 hospitals in 24 different states.

The milk is shared with other hospitals through Overlake’s partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank in Colorado, which provides the screening and blood testing needed to become a donating mom at no cost.

“We are always in need of donors and milk,” said Laraine Lockhart Borman, outreach director at Mothers’ Milk Bank in Colorado. “We frequently have more need for milk from hospitals than there is supply.”

Borman and Salmon are hoping Eastside moms continue to give the gift of human milk. The 95 gallons – roughly 12,248 ounces – were donated by 36 moms.

“One special donor gave 3,698 ounces so far,” Borman said. “Some gave the minimum of 150 ounces. To us it doesn’t matter because every drop is precious. An ounce will feed a micro preemie for a day. A little goes a long way toward protecting their health and ensuring their survival.”

Mothers who have been screened and accepted as prospective donors can come to Overlake’s Mom & Baby Care Center to drop off their frozen donated human milk and have blood work done at the medical center’s outpatient lab.

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Christmas wasn't so jolly for one Medina household hit by a vehicle theft and burglary.

The Medina Police Department on Friday reported via community Elert that a home on the 100

block of Overlake Drive East had been robbed some time between 2 p.m. Dec. 24 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 26.

The homeowner's car had been taken from the garage, as well as other personal property inside the house.

Medina Chief of Police Steve Burns urged citizens to watch each other's

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ing shipped for processing along with the blood samples.

The mailed blood samples are tested to assure donors meet the proper criteria (much like testing for blood donation). Milk that is safe for use is then pasteurized and cultured to assure there is no contamination from the processing. The milk is then frozen in 2 to 4 ounce bottles for shipment to hospital neonatal intensive care units.

A milk donation center is a controlled collection point where healthy, lactating women can donate their surplus milk for premature babies. The milk collection, shipping, processing and distribution are overseen by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), an organization consisting of multiple banks and collection depots throughout the United States and Canada.

Studies showing strong clinical benefits combined with recommendations from many health organizations have prompted a growing number of hospitals to provide donated, pasteurized human milk to premature infants when their mother’s own milk is not available.

Donated human milk provides life-saving nutrition and immune support to fragile, premature babies. In the United States, there is a critical shortage of donated human milk.

According to the HMBANA, there are 60,000 low birth weight infants (weighing 3.5 pounds or less) born every year who need donated human milk.

Milk banks depend on “drop off ” milk depots to meet the growing demand for donated human milk. Only milk from a HMBANA milk bank can safely be given to preterm infants in the hospital.

For more information about Overlake Medical Center’s new mother’s milk depot and to learn about how to donate, call 425-635-6150.

homes and lock their own doors and windows. Burns also suggested activating any alarm systems any time citizens leave their home.

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Three new red-light cameras were activated in Bellevue on Thursday, setting a 30-day grace period where drivers will receive warnings instead of citations. A new school zone speed camera also has been installed in front of Sunset Elementary.

Bellevue city councilmembers approved adding the three new cameras in July. The first traffic enforcement cameras were authorized in 2009. American Traffic Solutions added cameras to the eastbound and westbound intersection of Northeast Eighth Street and 112th Avenue Northeast and one at the westbound intersection of Northeast Eight and 116th Avenue Northeast.

The school zone camera at Sunset Elementary is located on the 4400 block of West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast (southbound only) and will be activated later in January after school restarts.

After the grace period ends, infractions will result in a $124 fine.

That grace period will not be extended at intersections and school zones that have had enforcement cameras there for the past four years: Two speed zone cameras at Stevenson and Lake Hills elementary schools and red-light cameras at the north and southbound intersections of 148th Avenue Northeast and Bel-Red Road and southbound 148th Avenue Northeast and Main Street.

Litzow to continue as Senate education leader Sen. Steve Litzow (R-41st) has been re-elected as chairman of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. He led the committee in 2013.

The district includes the southern half of Bellevue.

Public education is expected to be in the spotlight as the Legislature is under a court order to pour more money into classrooms.

In addition to his leadership role on the education committee Litzow will continue serving on the Senate Transportation Committee. He also will serve as a member of the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

The Legislature is set to convene for its 105-day session on Jan. 12.

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What our readers were reading in 2014

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t’s been a newsy year in Bellevue. The city named a new city manager, failed to find a new police chief and J.C. Penney left Bellevue Square.

But what drew the attention of our readers? Here are the 10 most-read news stories in the Bellevue Reporter in 2014.

■ 1: Bellevue Police clear Marshawn Lynch in assault allegations; woman who made claim now under investigation; BPD explains reason for releasing information ■ 2: Liquor Control Board lifts restraining order; Main Street pot store operators pitted against each other ■ 3: Chick-fil-A plans late September construction for Bellevue restaurant ■ 4: Bellevue Square J.C. Penney to close in November ■ 5: Medical examiner’s office identifies victim in fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident ■ 6: On-duty sheriff ’s deputy arrested in Newcastle for suspicion of drug impairment ■ 7: Medical examiner’s office confirms Wilburton Park shooter took own life ■ 8: Sex trafficking an old problem in Bellevue with new challenges ■ 9: Prosecutor files second-degree murder charge in fatal stabbing at Bellevue Burger King ■ 10: Man accused of stabbing shoplifter dies of apparent suicide

Looking ahead

We asked Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci and Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Betty Nokes Capestany to look into their crystal balls for their take on what 2015 is likely to bring. See pages 4 and 8, respectively.

Sports, too

For sports fans, we present a month-by-month look back at 2014 on pages 11 and 12 today.

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Noteworthy events in 2014 include planning for future

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ellevue had a strong year in 2014.

Among many noteworthy events.

Construction cranes returned to the city in a big way. We hired an outstanding new city manager in Brad Miyake. A long-standing dream was realized as the Bellevue Botanical Garden’s new visitor center opened to the public.

However, in many ways 2014 was a year of planning for the future. Early in the year, we at the city council set out a 20-year viCLAUDIA sion and an ambitious BALDUCCI list of priorities to move the city toward that vision. We adopted a number of important plans, including a first-ever economic development plan and an update to our successful, but outdated, diversity plan. To cap off the year, the council adopted a two-year operating budget and a sevenyear capital plan that promises to fund basic city services as well as innovative new services and projects.

If 2014 was a year of planning, then 2015 is set to be a year of putting plans into action. As mayor, my 2015 wish list includes:

A safe year for all in Bellevue At the city, we know that a top priority for our residents, visitors and businesses is to keep our city safe. In the coming year, we will add positions in police and fire to meet our growing city’s public safety needs. With these new personnel, a new district court facility and new leadership, as we hire a police chief and fire chief, 2015 promises to be a year of increased focus on public safety.

Light at the end of the tunnel (so to speak) Along with the rest of the Puget Sound area, Bellevue residents and workers struggle through some of the nation’s worst traffic congestion. In

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Question of the week: “Do you think 2015 will be better for you than 2014?”

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Last weeks poll results: “Did you spend the holidays with family and friends?”

Yes: 82% No: 18%

LETTERS

PSE misstates debate about electricity issue

In response to Puget Sound Energy's Dec. 19 op-ed, "Energize Eastside, The Only Way," the debate about the need for the Energize Eastside Project is not whether the Eastside will need more electricity in the future. Instead it is about: ■ How much electricity the Eastside will need?

■ How electricity will be provided?

The electricity utility industry is in a similar situation to that of landline telephone companies a few decades ago. An onslaught of new technologies is decreasing the rate at which new electricity sources are needed as well as the way in which electricity is generated, stored and distributed.

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QUOTE OF NOTE

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”

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New taxes for Sound Transit? Now is not the time

Editor's Note: James MacIsaac was working on this piece at the time of his death on Dec. 6, 2014. Final edits were made by the Eastside Transportation Association.

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onstruction, maintenance and repair of roads and bridges should be the central focus of the state transportation funding package in 2015 without being held hostage to increasing Sound Transit’s light rail taxes.

The Puget Sound region’s fragile highway infrastructure desperately needs significant investments now to protect what we have and to expand what we need.

No new road funding has been approved since 2005. The region’s crumbling roadways are at risk if the neglect continues. Current freeway capacity can barely carry the existing traffic demand, much less accommodate

future growth. These urban roadways that carry the majority of our freight and commuters must be expanded to reduce congestion and carbon emissions.

Safety and congestion relieving road projects JIM must be the state’s and MACISAAC region’s top transportation funding priority. Buses and vanpools also would benefit from these road projects, as they carry 90 percent of all regional transit trips on roads.

Despite the degradation of our roads, and frustration of the vast majority of the region’s commuters suffering from severe highway congestion, Sound Transit seeks an additional tax authority from the 2015 Legislature to fund its $15 billion Stage 3 light rail system.

Why now?

Sound Transit has not even finished build-

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ing the light rail portion of Sound Move Stage 1 authorized by voters over 18 years ago. Stage 1 light rail has already cost taxpayers more than double the initial estimate, is years behind schedule and moves just over one-third of the 107,000 riders promised. Worse, ST 2 taxes have been collected since 2008, its construction has just started and it won’t be fully operational until at least 2023. This begs the question: “Why does Sound Transit’s board want such a massive increase in sales, property and motor vehicle excise taxes now?”

Existing transit taxes are more than enough, since Sound Transit consumes nearly a third of all transportation revenues in our region.

Light rail only carries about 0.23 percent (less than 1/4 of 1 percent) of the Puget Sound’s person trips today. Proponents of the light rail system expansion claim “If we build it, they will come!” However, this is not the case.

PSRC data forecasts light rail ridership

construction to begin in 2016.

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2015, the city will be doing its part to make it easier to get around, making major transportation investments throughout our seven-year capital budget. We will complete new road projects, like the Northeast Fourth Street extension to help relieve traffic within the city. And we will continue to keep pressure on the Legislature to complete critically needed upgrades to the state highway system, especially the completion of the SR 520 bridge replacement project and the expansion of I-405. Importantly, in 2015, we will complete negotiations and permitting for Sound Transit’s Link light rail extension — setting the stage for

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Peace and enjoyment in our homes and neighborhoods Bellevue’s neighborhoods make our city the special place it is. In 2015, we will be reinstituting the popular Neighborhood Enhancement Program, providing funding for local improvement projects that are dreamed up and selected by neighbors. We will design the much-needed sidewalk on Newport Way, in Eastgate — one of our newest neighborhoods after annexation in 2012. We also will be responding to residents who feel their community is under stress, on a number of fronts, by completing updated regulations for single-family room rentals, reviewing trends of “megahomes” in areas with traditionally smaller houses, and studying the city’s electrical needs so we can make sure that Puget Sound Energy provides an adequate supply of power for the future and appropriate protections for our neighborhoods.

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Recreation and enrichment

The industry is at a crossroads. Energize Eastside is not the only way to provide for the future energy needs of the Eastside.

Bellevue takes pride in being “a city in a park,” with a nationally recognized parks and recreation system and legacy of being an active city for all ages. In 2015, we look forward to the opening of the Bellevue Youth Theatre in Crossroads Park. At Hidden Valley Park, we will open expanded and improved baseball fields alongside brand-new indoor basketball courts — all provided at great cost savings due to our strong partnership with the

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Additionally, only one-fifth of light rail riders are new to using transit, while the rest have simply moved from buses to rail.

Sound Transit is asking for $15 billion to shift rail ridership from 0.23 percent to a paltry 0.54 percent (about 1/2 of 1 percent) of regional trips. Any new transportation taxes should focus on the 99 1/2 percent of the region’s trips that will be on the roads.

The road system’s major funding sources, gas taxes and weight fees aren’t enough to maintain, preserve or build new projects.

Time is overdue for funding the state’s critical road needs.

The I-405 and I-5 freeways have several costly hours of miserable congestion every weekday, exemplifying immense strains on SEE MACISSAC, 6

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There is so much more. The possibilities in front of Bellevue as we move into a new year are truly exciting.

With your continued support, and the hard work of all the people who work at the city, we will continue to make Bellevue the unique and wonderful place we call home.

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nly four years after retirement, I sometimes think about legacies, asking myself, “Have I contributed to anything lasting?”

When my mother turned 80, I read the book, “How to Say It to Seniors: Closing the Communication Gap with Our Elders,” and learned that most elders review their lives in hopes of finding assurance that they have done something that made a difference.

This past month I received some encouraging answers without ever asking my question aloud.

When I worked for Bellevue schools, the superintendent assigned me to create a Latino parent advisory committee. The group called itself “Impulso,” a title that one of the members said came from the ANN OXRIEDER field of physics. I interpreted it to mean something like “propel,” as in propel parents to make sure their kids graduated from high school and continued their education after that.

Working with this committee turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my career and life. Two friends from Eastside Latino Leadership Forum (ELLF), a

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our aging and seismically vulnerable road system.

WSDOT has a long list of capacity projects that need funding, including two more lanes on I-405,

completing SR 520 in Seattle, critical SR 509 and SR 167 extensions for access to SeaTac Airport and the Port of Tacoma and the US 2 trestle-widening in Everett, among others. WSDOT also has a vast number of preservation projects including reconstruction of the I-5 pavement through Seattle,

Latino advocacy organization, joined the group to support me, which was a great help when my Spanish faltered. They also offered advice and counsel to the parents from a cultural perspective.

We held focus groups and created programs based on parents’ expressed needs. Some events, such as a Saturday visit to the University of Washington, included the whole family. We designed others, for example, a session on “communicating with your teenager,” just for adults.

Workshops on how to check student attendance and grades online had the effect of an ice bucket shower on some of the parents, when — despite their students’ assurances otherwise — they learned that an F grade did not mean “fantástico.”

This month, I received two special dinner invitations. The first event celebrated not only a young woman’s graduation from college, but also her challenging job, and the house she had just bought for her mother. The second dinner honored the daughter of two of the original Impulso leaders for her recent college graduation. At both events the hosts thanked me and several other guests publicly for the work we had done to reach out to Latino parents and kids to make sure they understood our educational system and how to navigate it.

Seeds you plant may take years to produce fruit. I’m happy to learn that a few I planted have begun to germinate, and I can postpone worrying about legacies for a while longer.

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Jesse Warren and his family arrived in Bellevue in 1890. Prior to moving to Bellevue, they had lived in Walsh County, Dakota Territory.

The Warrens purchased a plot of land and established a farm at the site of present day Bellevue Square. The Warren farm was very bountiful and they grew a variety of crops, including strawberries. The family lived in a white house that stood on the corner of 108th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Street.

The Warrens joined the Washington Produce and Fruit Growers Union so that they could sell their produce in Seattle at the Pike Place Market. Jesse Warren was one of the first directors of the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue’s first cemetery, the Pioneer Cemetery, was located on the site of the Warren family’s private cemetery.

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SAP's $8.3-billion purchase of Concur last month is expected to boost the corporation's cloud-based solutions offerings while expanding the Bellevue-based travel and business expense management company's global reach.

Concur will continue to operate independently, but as an SAP business unit, said Robson Grieve, executive vice president of worldwide global marketing for Concur, adding the company is looking for growth advantages through the software giant's network.

"I think they bought a team and a product that works in a little different way and that they want to nurture," Grieve said.

Concur will be integrated into SAP's cloud-based product

suite that includes Ariba and Fieldglass software for managing purchasing and labor, respectively, said Tim Minahan, chief marketing officer of SAP Cloud. SAP's subscribers now have a travel and expense solution through the business optimization network.

"I think the whole idea of our objective to help companies run a simple operating philosophy is at the core of what Concur has been doing in the travel and demand space for many years," Minahan said.

Most of Concur's subscribers are based in the United States, but Minahan said SAP's global network operates in 190 countries, where the software can reach broader distribution channels with deeper localization capabilities.

"It's not an overnight journey; it's a multiyear journey, but it is one I believe SAP is situated to deliver on," Minahan said.

Grieve said Concur has no

plans to drop any of its current initiatives, nor does it believe the various business and technology solution companies it has invested in over the past several years need to fit into one system.

"The investments that we've made, I think we've done very well on those financially and also they've been a great source of connectivity to the industry," he said.

Concur announced during its acquisition process in November that no employees would lose their jobs as a result, and Grieve said the company now has "fairly aggressive hiring plans" for the next 12 months in Bellevue and abroad.

"We will be hiring in Bellevue, for sure," Grieve said. "Our commitment here is ongoing and our headquarters at Concur is here, and we definitely want to keep growing."

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Gov. Jay Inslee meets with community and business representatives from the Washington state Indian community in an Indian Diaspora forum on Dec 11 at The Westin Bellevue. It was Inslee’s first round table with the local Indian Diaspora after being elected governor.

Various topics were discussed including ideas to improve the state economy, education and transportation. The members of the Diaspora assured the governor their support for the economic development of the state by bringing global investments to the state and creating jobs in the manufacturing and service sector. Also discussed were the ideas of introducing Hindi as a foreign language in Seattle schools and establishing multiple sister-state relationships in India to take advantage of the changing demographics in the nation. The roundtable was organized by WASITRAC, the Seattle based non-profit trade advocacy group working on a stronger bilateral trade relationship between Washington state and India. Inslee was presented with a Kashmiri Shawl and few books highlighting India’s Cultural Diversity and Indian Perfect Masters.

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My hopes and dreams for 2015 are that the really smart people, who make our area a place of choice to live and work, continue to innovate. Their success provides an environment that is the envy of communities around the globe. From my perspective, this entrepreneurial energy makes the positives far outweigh the challenges, and I look forward to a very prosperous 2015.

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Interlake High School senior Charlene Kwon considering career in politics Interlake High School senior Charlene Kwon has a long-term plan to one day become a politician, and her first behind-the-scenes foray in local government started this school year when she was accepted as an intern with Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci.

“I was expecting a certain degree of complexity and detail, but I didn’t realize how much complexity and long hours go into certain things,” she said.

Those who complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program through Interlake in their junior year, like Kwon, have the option of taking elective courses or internships their senior year.

“I wanted to do something in politics, and I heard the previous mayor, Conrad Lee, had done internships, so I wanted to do one with the current mayor,” Kwon said.

Balducci said she was hesitant, at first, not wanting to take on another commitment, until she realized the benefits.

City hires new director of economic development STAFF REPORT

The city has hired James Henderson to be its new economic development director, bringing the Bellevue native back to implement its economic plan, adopted by the city council in July.

Henderson is a Bellevue High School and University of Washington graduate, who also holds a master’s degree in European history from George Washington University and master’s in international studies from the University of Denver.

After holding positions in overseas development in Brussels and Washington, D.C., Henderson went to work for the Economic Development Department in San Antonio, Texas. He worked there since 2005, and was assistant director before taking the position with the city of Bellevue.

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Services Director Nora Johnson.

Johnson said the sale of the 15-building Bellefield office campus earlier this year did not complicate the city’s plans, and the same company continues to manage the complex.

Under the lease agreement, the landlord will cover the cost of tenant improvements, not including about $5 million the city will spend on upgrades.

The new district courthouse will consist of a central lobby, with three wings around it that include three courtrooms and administrative offices.

About 5,000 square feet of space will be for probation services, Johnson said.

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“I stopped thinking about it as work and started thinking about it as a real partnership,” she said.

Kwon has attended several city council meetings, volunteered with the mayor working at public events, helped shore up the time Balducci spends filing documents and will soon become her affordable housing liaison, working with A Regional Coalition for Housing in King County.

“Hopefully, the idea is by the end of the year we’ll have developed a plan for Bellevue and take the next steps,” Balducci said of the city’s commitment to affordable housing.

She added Kwon also can represent her at various events.

“I can’t go to everything, but it’s really nice to send wellwishes to folks.”

Kwon plays the oboe and holds a black belt in taekwondo. Growing up near the Somerset neighborhood of Bellevue, Kwon said she’s interested in Puget Sound Energy’s Energize Eastside project and the redevelopment of the Lake Hills Shopping Center.

After school, she said she plans to study political science and economics before law school. She said once she beParking will be underground, where a sally port will be used for inmates during prisoner transport to and from the courthouse. This will be a marked improvement over the current facility on 112th Avenue Southeast, where inmates are brought in from an uncovered parking lot.

One inmate was able to escape custody in broad daylight last January, and wasn’t apprehended until a month later.

“We will have a much safer way to get them into the building,” Johnson said. “While it’s extremely rare to to have an issue with that, it’s still something we want to avoid.”

The current district courthouse was constructed in the 1960s and has been used by the county since 1986.

Demolishing the current King County District Courthouse is anticipated to occur once the new facility opens in May and take six weeks to complete, due to a number of contaminants on the site needing to be removed. That includes a potentially leaking transformer and asbestos in portions of the building that will need to be hauled away during 68 roundtrips over a three-week period.

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Interlake High School senior Charlene Kwon helps Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci file documents at City Hall on Monday, Dec. 22. Kwon is working as Balducci’s intern this school year to fulfill her final year requirements at Interlake through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

comes an attorney, she hopes to transition into politics.

“Sort of what Mayor Balducci is doing now,” Kwon said.

“You’re starting way earlier than I did,” Balducci said, “so that’s a good thing.”

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Once demolition is completed, the city can begin work redeveloping the Surrey Downs Park,

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A three-dimensional sculpture of The Statue of Liberty head, arm and torch is attached to the living room ceiling. And, yes, the torch is lighted.

Oh, and there are seven working jukeboxes.

"I just want to say that I decorated my house in ways that can display my everrevolving collections in a way that is fun," Fernandes said.

Fernandes grew up in the home in Bellevue's Cherry Crest area and inherited it from her parents. She remembers a living room "where there was not much 'living' going on and only a room that was used maybe four times a year. What a wasted space," Fernandes said.

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It's different now on purpose.

For the past 23 years, Fernandes has handled the stressful job of a 911 operator with the King County Sheriff 's Office.

"It was important for me to have a house where I could relax and have fun, but more important for my friends and co-workers to come over and just hang out," Fernandes said. "Now I can proudly say that I not only have a living room, but I have an 'Awesome and Fun Living Space' all year round."

Fernandes got interested in, what she calls, the "thrill of the hunt" from a friend and co-worker, Manny Apostol.

"I saw how great his house was and could not believe that he could find all this stuff just through sales, thrifts stores, auctions and Craigslist," Fernandes said.

She estimates that at least 70-75 percent of the things she has collected have been sourced through those outlets.

"I pride myself in finding those inter-

esting items for little money that anyone can find if they just knew where to look," Fernandes said.

She prowls auction houses (Mroczek Brothers Auctions in Renton, Sunset Auction in Lynnwood and District in Seattle's Georgetown area.

Despite what must be thousands of items that decorate each room of the house, Fernandes said many of them reflect what you can pick up for $5, $10 or $20. Two of her favorites, and slightly more expensive, are two 10-foot tall wooden Oriental antique dragons from the 1950s and a horseshoe couch. Each cost $100.

In what she calls the 'junkin’ season,' which runs from April until the end of October, "I go to as many estate and garage sales that I can, and also check out the Boom City Flea Market behind the Tulalip Casino," Fernandes offers.

She's also been able to turn to friends who are "great artists and craftsmen," Fernandes said.

Colleen O'Grady, formerly with the city of Bellevue Parks Department, has painted murals on the walls, including a bathroom decorated with street cards from a Monopoly board, some with the names changed to reflect friends.

"The Monopoly bathroom is always a 'wow factor,' " Fernandes said.

Another friend, Phil Woodbridge, is currently studying welding at Renton Technical College and brought to life her vision of the automobile hubcaps sculpture that Fernandes has named "Ben Bellevue."

And if she ever tires of an item?

"I just recycle those things through auctions or eBay for the money," Fernandes said, "to buy new old stuff or start a new collection of something."

The Statue of Liberty shines in the living room.

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Three-peat aspirations

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Wolverines wrestler Christian Villani is focused on capturing his third consecutive state wrestling crown at the Mat

BY SHAUN SCOTT BELLEVUE REPORTER

An epic day of failure three years ago has been a constant source of motivation for Bellevue Wolverines wrestler Christian Villani.

Flashback to February of 2012: Villani was on the cusp of advancing to the Class 3A state wrestling tournament as a freshman. All he had to do was get past regionals to a berth at the BEYOND THE clinch Mat Classic Class 3A state wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome.

Villani never got a chance to wrestle at regionals because he couldn't make weight.

"I missed weight my freshman year at regionals. I was just .2 over the weight I needed to be at. Looking back at it now I'm kind of glad that I missed weight because I haven't missed weight like that again since," Villani said.

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"Once you get to the top it’s hard because you have to wrestle a little bit differently than you normally would. The competition is tough and you have be at the top of your game and have the right mindset," he said. "Staying injury free is very important."

Villani is planning on continuing his wrestling career in college, but doesn't know where he will land as of yet.

Recently the Bellevue Reporter had an opportunity to ask Villani a few questions about his life away from the wrestling mat.

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Bellevue Reporter: What is your favorite movie of all time?

Christian Villani: I like the movie "Limitless."

Bellevue 152-pound grappler Christian Villani is striving to win a third consecutive state title at the Mat Classic this February at the Tacoma Dome.

BR: What is your biggest pet peeve?

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CV: Kyle Dake (former Cornell University wrestler). He's a four-time NCAA champion. He is my idol for going Division-1 in wrestling.

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Wolverines get back to .500

The Bellevue Wolverines softball team cruised to a 10-0 win against the Interlake Saints. The Wolverines improved their overall record to 2-2 with the win.

The Bellevue Wolverines boys hoops squad registered a 76-31 victory against the Sammamish Totems. The Wolverines improved their undefeated record to 9-0 in early season play. Kyle Foreman scored a game-high 17 points and Mikey Henn added 16 points in the win.

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Bellevue wins KingCo track title

Budda Baker captured first place in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash, capitulating the Wolverines to the Class 3A KingCo track and field championship. Sophomore Isaiah Gilchrist also finished in first place in the 400-meter dash as well.

Baker signs with the Huskies

Bellevue Wolverines football star safety Budda Baker officially signed a letter of intent with the University of Washington Huskies football program.

Baker announced his collegiate decision on KING 5 News in a live broadcast with sports anchor Chris Egan.

Newport punches ticket to state

Newport swim team second at KingCo

The Newport Knights boys swim team captured a second-place finish at the KingCo Swim and Dive Championships at the University of Washington. The Knights were led by 200 Free relay team, which captured first place, consisting of swimmers Andrew Pana, James Campbell, Will Dittig and Dave Markhervaks.

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Wolverines basketball teams advance

The Bellevue Wolverines boys and girls varsity basketball teams advanced to the Class 3A state tournament at the Tacoma Dome. The boys team captured a win against Lincoln and the girls team earned a victory against Kennedy Catholic to advance to the state tournament.

Wolverines take third at state

The Bellevue Wolverines boys basketball team defeated the Wilson Rams 71-61 in the Class 3A third place/fourth place game in the Class 3A state basketball tournament at the Tacoma Dome.

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The Bellevue Wolverines defeated Serra High School 31-14 in the Honor Bowl in the season opener at Oceanside High School in Southern California. The Wolverines extended their winning streak to 55 games with the win.

Wolverines water polo starts strong

The Bellevue Wolverines boys water polo team won its first two contests of the 2014 season. The Wolverines won state titles in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

October Wagner leads by example in volleyball

Interlake Saints volleyball player Jamie Wagner, who has been in the starting lineup since her freshman season in 2012, was one of the best outside hitters in the KingCo Division in her junior season.

Interlake Saints running back De'Jhion Parrish, who rushed for 295 yards and three touchdowns against Liberty, was profiled in the "Beyond the Athlete" segment of the sports section. Parrish said his favorite NFL team is the Indianapolis Colts.

November Wolverines water polo wins state

The Bellevue Wolverines boys water polo team defeated the Curtis Vikings 8-6 to win their fourth consecutive state championship. Bellevue goalie Quinlan Hughes finished with a game-high nine saves between the posts.

Newport wins in quarterfinals

Interlake Saints 2014 graduate Nate Wehner tossed a perfect game for his American Legion Bellevue-based team against a squad from Canada in July. Wehner, who threw 91 total pitches, struck out nine batters in the contest.

The Newport Knights football team defeated the Federal Way Eagles 17-10 in the Class 4A quarterfinals. Newport defensive back Justin Lau sealed the victory with an interception in the fourth quarter.

Stanchi named to coveted squad

December Bellevue's winning streak comes to end

The Eastside Catholic Crusaders football team registered a 35-13 victory against the Bellevue Wolverines in the Class 3A state championship football game. The Wolverines had won 67 games in a row.

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Bellevue Wolverines water polo player Marco Stanchi was named to the United States water polo cadets traveling roster. A position on the team is very rare as there are only 14 spots on the roster.

"His desire to be the best is unmatched," Wolverines assistant coach Evan Kaseguma said.

Former Bellevue Wolverines assistant coach Todd Craig was hired as the new Sammamish Totems head football coach. The Totems haven't advanced to the state playoffs since a state championship game appearance in 1999.

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Newport Knights girls soccer player Sydney Tomlinson enjoys being the last line of defense as the goalie for her team. Tomlinson, who has been in the starting lineup since her freshman year, is adept at attacking the ball in the air.

"When the ball is in the air she is just a force," Newport head coach Jake Savette said.

Parrish puts up mind-boggling numbers

June Sammamish Totems junior Matt Marrese won the Class 2A state golf championship at the Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place. Marrese dominated the tourney as the second-place finisher was 11 strokes behind him.

Bellevue Wolverines junior Christian Villani earned his second consecutive state championship at the Mat Classic state wrestling tournament. Villani defeated Peninsula's Zach Goddard 17-0 in Class 3A state title match.

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In a loser-out game, the Newport Knights came through in the clutch. The Knights defeated the Bearcats 1-0 in a district crossover contest. Newport ace pitcher Kathryn Wood tossed a complete-game shutout in the pitching circle.

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After three years of writing sports for the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter, Josh Suman resigned his position. Suman accepted a position with nonprofit Jubilee REACH in Bellevue, serving as the site coach for after-school programming, and the media coordinator for the organization.

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The Kemper Development Company has started the permitting process for an underground tunnel that will connect Lincoln Square to its counterpart tower under construction on Bellevue Way. The tunnel will run from the fifth level of the Lincoln Square garage to the fourth parking level of Lincoln Square 2, providing two-way vehicle and pedestrian access below Northeast Sixth Street. Excavation work on

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Startup companies account for a huge portion of job growth in the state, Olson said, but many have been unable to acquire the capital needed to succeed, which is where this new law fills that void rather than letting startups “die on the vine.”

“We’ve lost a lot of significant companies over the past couple years because they want to move to a better financial climate,” he said, adding the new legislation essentially opens up another $30 billion in potential investor capital that didn’t exist before.

Regulations state DFI must vet startup companies seeking crowdfunding, requiring a number of business and financial disclosures. Once approved, investors can view details of a company and decide how much they want to invest, buying ownership in that company.

People making less than $40,000 annually are capped at $2,000 in investments, while those making more than $40,000 can invest up to 5 percent of their gross income.

Those making $100,000 or more can invest up to 10 percent, while those making $200,000 or more can continue to make investments to whatever tune they wish, Olson said.

“Most of the companies will fail, but if you put a dollar in and the company is successful, you may get $100 back,” he said, adding the return will depend on the investment. Some companies may get sold or go public. “The real question is,

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Bellevue would be the preference, said Robinson, and the city is already working to make it a startup destination — more so than it is now. The city opened up its Lincoln Center office space to Impact Hub last month, followed close behind by extraSlice’s Smart Space. These business incubators provide office space, mentorship, networking opportunities and connections to investment capital, but there are still more local investors not investing in local businesses, Robinson said.

A consultant is expected to report back to the city council early this year with results of a feasibility study examining whether the city should consider creating its own investment portal for local startups that would be supported by local investors, Robinson said. The city is already developing a website to support Bellevue startups, with information regarding startup events, networking, mentorship and investor opportunities.

Olson said Texas passed its own crowdfunding legislation four months after Washington, which means the Evergreen state needs to move fast. With the right brokers license, private and commercial crowdfunding sites should be going online early this year. “(Texas is) coming, but we still have the opportunity to be the leader for the country,” Olson said. “If we have a city like Bellevue come on board, this could accelerate this whole thing by years.”

Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602; bmacz@bellevuereporter.com the kind of wrestling that I like.

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BR: Who was your favorite sports team growing up?

CV: The Penn State wrestling team. I have always loved watching them. Their wrestling style is methodical and is so much more technical than a lot of other schools. That is

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CV: I'm a two-time national champion in Judo. I do jiujitsu a lot, too.

BR: What is your favorite hobby away from wrestling?

CV: I would probably say running.

BR: What is your favorite dinner dish?

CV: I like the Jalapeno Burnin' Love Burger at Red Robin. It's so good and it just hits the spot. It usually puts me in a food coma by the end of the night.

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the expansion tower started in June, and Lincoln Square 2 will include 700,000 square feet of office space and 177,000 square feet for retail, dining and entertainment.

The northwest portion of the excavation is complicated by the adjacent Bellevue Arts Museum, which will need to be underpinned with a shoring system to stabilize its foundation, according documents in the city's Weekly Permit Bulletin.

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Churches to hold film series

Holy Cross Lutheran and St. Margaret's churches are collaborating on a five-month film series on five Tuesday evenings.

Films begin at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be shared before the film begins.

All films will be shown at St. Margaret's at 4228 Factoria Blvd. S.E. An easy entry to the parking lot is on Newport Way. Films are free and open to the public. While a $5 per person donation is suggested, no one is turned away.

Funds raised support the independent filmmakers.

Dates and films are: Jan. 20 — “The Happy Movie” Feb. 17 — “Food Stamped: Will Food Stamps Help Solve Hunger & Health Problems in America?”

March 17 — “The Wisdom to Survive Climate Change, Capitalism and Community” April 2 — “One Big Hapa Family: A closer look at inter-racial families” May 19 — Two Ted Talks: “Seas of Plastic” and “How Not to Be Ignorant About the World.”

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Boulder lost a great citizen and a wonderful soul on December 16, 2014 when Greta Jill Frohbieter succumbed to her battle with Melanoma.

Described by her family as “a daughter, a wife, a mom, a grandmother, and a best friend,” Greta spent a great deal of her life here in Boulder, but her generous spirit reached far beyond our county’s boundaries.

Born March 16th, 1961 in Bremerton, WA to parents Patricia (Nordman) Geffe and Elmer “Pete” Geffe, Greta graduated from Interlake High School in Bellevue, WA in 1979. She furthered her lifelong passion for knowledge at the University of Washington, earning a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1983. She then worked as an aerospace engineer with RCA Astro-Space in East Windsor, NJ before embracing the teaching profession as a math teacher at Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School in Trenton, NJ. Greta married Alan Frohbieter on August 24, 1986 in Cranbury, NJ. In 1995, they relocated to Boulder, and Greta worked as a founding math teacher at the now-prestigious Summit Middle School.

During her time in Boulder, Greta continued her education, working tirelessly to earn a Masters in Math Education and pursuing her doctorate in the same field; she embraced her studies as long as life allowed. Beyond her academic ambitions, Greta enjoyed many diverse activities. She loved skiing, traveling, scuba diving, jogging, flying, woodworking, cross-stitch, mountain biking, and, more recently, hiking with her grandson.

Additionally, she was very active with St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, NASA’s Educator Astronaut Program, and the Colorado Haiti Project, the latter affording her the opportunity for multiple mission trips to assist with math education in the troubled nation.

Greta is survived by her loving family: husband, Alan Frohbieter (Superior, CO); her parents, Patricia and Pete Geffe (Bellevue,WA); son Brandon Frohbieter (Arvada, CO); daughter Kara Donoghue (Phoenix, AZ); brother Kurt Geffe (Bellevue, WA); sister Rosalind Ando (Seattle, WA); grandson Dominic Frohbieter (Arvada, CO).

A memorial service was held on December 29th at 2:00 PM at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, officiated by Mary Kate Rejouis. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church (2425 Colorado Ave. Boulder, CO 80302) or the Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org) at 1411 K. Street, NW Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20005.

Arrangements under the direction of M. P. Murphy & Associates, Funeral Directors, Boulder, Colorado.

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NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d b u y e r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood.

When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle.

The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a c o r d by v i s u a l i z i n g a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet.

Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension.

To m a k e a f i r e w o o d complaint, call 360-9021857. agr.wa.gov/inspection/ WeightsMeasures/Fire woodinformation.aspx agr.wa.gov/inspection/WeightsMeasures/Firewoodinformation.aspx

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ENGLISH MASTIFF Puppies. $550 and up.

House raised with our family, variety of colors.

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Ready to Go. We have East German, Czech & West German working lines. Beautiful bicolors, s o l i d bl a ck s & bl a ck s a b l e s . M a l e s & Fe males. $1,700/$2,000.

Home companion, SAR, Spor t & family protection, Ser vice/Therapy dogs. We match your puppy to your specific needs. 253-843-1123 or

2 R E S T I N G P L AC E S Asking $5500 ea or best offer. Desirable Sunset Memor ial Par k. Great views to reflect upon memor ies. Located in the Garden of Rest. Side by side, spaces 3 and 4, lot 57. Seller will pay fee.

Call Bill at 425-679-6364

AKC POMERANIANS. 1 gorgeous, little black male pup just in time for Christmas. White markings, 8 weeks old. $500.

1- 2 year old Parti Pom, Male $400. All shots & wormed. So adorable, Parents on site. 253886-4836

Dogs

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES ready to go for Christmas, Dec 20 th . 4 Black & Tan Males with 1 st shots and wormed.

Good temperment.

Beautiful! $425. 360496-1390 or 360-4961394. Randle, WA.

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GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Wonderful with children. Non shedding males & females. Highly intelligent! Cute!! Parents & grand parents on site.

Wor med & shots. Not just a pet, but one of the family! $1,000. Call Chris 360-652-7148.

Dogs

GREAT DANE Chr istmas puppies. Only 4 left.

2 Harlequin $475 ea. 2 Mantle $400 ea. Wonderful dispositions!

Breed is known for being strong yet elegant, with a friendly, energetic pers o n a l i t y. P h e n o m e n a l family dog. Photos emailed upon request. OUR BEAUTIFUL AKC Call 253-223-4315. Ta- English Cream Golden Retriever puppies will be coma area. ready to go to their new homes soon. They have been raised around young children and are well socialized. Both parents have excellent health and OFA health clearances. $1250 each.

For more pictures and infor mation about the Newfoundland’s puppies and our Purebred with home/kennel please visit champion bloodlines. us at: www.mountainVery Healthy & quick spr ingskennel.com or learners, beautiful. call Verity at 360-520These are a large 9196 breed. Both Parents on premises 425.239.6331 What better Christmas present than a loving companion

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BASSET HOUND PUPS Gorgeous purebred Tri Colored males. Twelve weeks old with first shots. Star ted training with doggy door. Potty ROTWIELER AKC Puptraining underway also. pies. Imported line, ex$400. 425-275-6934. cellent temper ment & pedigree, large blocky heads, great markings, t a i l s & d ew c l aw r e moved. First shots and worming. Family raised, in our home, parents sweet and gentle. $ 1 , 2 0 0 / e a c h .

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RAT TERRIER Puppies.

Unbelievably cute, loving little babies with plenty of Ratitude. We have chocolates, black and tans and brindles and they’re all toys. Tails docked and dewclaws removes and by the time t h ey g o h o m e t h ey ’ l l have had two shots and been wor med several times. Ready to go to their new homes 1/6/2015. $450 and up.

360 273-9325. Rochester.

Professional Services Attorney, Legal Services

Home Services Concrete Contractors

Notice to Contractors Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction related services include the contractor’s current depar tment of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement.

Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.

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AKC REGISTERED Puppies. 4 gorgous little girls. Very Small Father (3 lbs) and Mother Are On Site. Born and Raised In Our Living R o o m . Wo r m i n g a n d First Shots Done. Come and Be Loved By My Little Babies. Call Anytime, 425-330-9903 or 360631-6256 Need extra cash? Place your classified ad today!

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Fast Service 25 yrs Experience, Reasonable rates

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Call Cheryl / Bob 206-226-7283 425-770-3686 Lic.-Bonded-Ins.

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Pressure washing gutter cleaning, etc.

Fence, deck building Concrete, Painting & Repairs.

And all yard services.

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Featured home of the week

STUNNING VUECREST SETTING – BELLEVUE

$1,860,000

One of a kind, one level home with unsurpassed views of Mount Rainier, Bellevue city skyline, and the Cascade mountains. Unique and special; this home features a private sunny backyard that faces the south with a wonderful in-ground pool, a lovely large kitchen with center cooking island and sunny breakfast nook, spacious family room and living room each with its own fireplace, and a master bedroom with walkout to pool area. There are two additional bedrooms and two and a half baths. Enjoy all that Bellevue has to offer with an easy walk to downtown, restaurants, shopping, theaters and parks. MLS# 722302 Experience, sales results, and a love of the area all make Rondi Egenes a Top Producer in Eastside real estate. Rondi has been working in Eastside real estate since 1976 and has consistently proven her ability as a Realtor. Rondi is a 2nd generation licensed broker and since 1976 she has continued to be a top producing Realtor for Eastside luxury homes, due to her excellent service and customer satisfaction.

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CLYDE HILL

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Crest of Clyde Hill. Panoramic 180 degree+ Views of Seattle Skylines, Space Needle, Snowcapped Mountains, and Lake Washington. This Custom Built home loaded with extra’s Plus a four car garage, has impeccable architecture with craftsmanship and finishes seen only in the finest Custom homes! MUST SEE! MLS# 706772 Steve Erickson 206-295-8485 serickson@windermere.com www.windermere.com

COMFORTABLE LUXURY ON YARROW POINT

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INSPIRED LIVING IN CLYDE HILL

Comfort, luxury and quality unite in a serene and private setting. Bordering Nature Preserve with views of Cozy Cove, this private home offers inviting gathering spaces, 4 upper level bedrooms plus sitting area, pleasing master & spa bath. Huge well-appointed chef’s kitchen with soap stone counters and bamboo cabinets opens to family & breakfast rooms. French doors throughout open to decks, lush level yard and private patio with fireplace. Walk out lower level w/rec, media & fifth bedroom. MLS# 647280 Wendy Paisley 206-650-5812 wendy@wendypaisley.com www.wendypaisley.com

LD SO

$1,698,000

An artful Clyde Hill daylight rambler with estate sized grounds awaits you. Western exposure bathes the interiors with sunshine. The ideal floor plan has three main floor bedrooms and two on the garden level, creating a home that works perfectly for every phase of life. The renovated kitchen and family room has beautiful attention to detail to make hosting a breeze. MLS# 690075 Anna Riley 425-761-8836 anna@westbellevue.com www.westbellevue.com

call us today to pr e v ie w a n y of t hese fa bulous hom es!

BRIDLE TRAILS ELEGANCE

$1,248,800

Elegant one level living! Expansive Light-filled floor plan features french doors, extensive crown moldings & hardwood floors. Remodeled Kitchen is ideal for entertaining w/slab granite, SS appl’s & opens to family room. Oversized formal living room. Stairs to Private Bonus Room/4th bdrm. Master suite offers an elegantly remodeled bath. Private, southern facing fenced backyard has gorgeous gardens & two patios.

Julia & Mark Krill 206-406-9000 Jkrill@windermere.com www.juliakrill.com

SPECTACULAR VALLEY VIEWS

Steve Erickson

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$698,000

Majestic mountain vistas! Flowing floorplan with inviting conversation areas. All new stainless appliances and granite. Decks surround, 4200 sq ‘. Sport court, dog run, gated acre and 3 car large garage! Perfect workspace for the craftsman. Wired for MIL MLS# 643132 Karen Santa 206-915-8888 ksanta@windermere.com www.karensanta.com

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