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Art teacher accused of child rape, molestation BY JOSH STILTS
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A Cherry Crest Elementary art teacher was arrested Tuesday night after police received reported allegations of child rape and molestation. Regan Brewer, 50, was taken into custody by Bellevue Police on Jan. 27. He was released from
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the King County Jail the next day, according to Bellevue Police Det. Amanda Jensen. As of press time Brewer had yet to be formally charged by prosecutors as the investigation is ongoing, according to King County District Attorney’s office. Det. Jensen said she couldn’t comment on what led to Brewer’s arrest, only that he was not
BAC completes Tateuchi Center research BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
The Bellevue Arts Commission has completed a logistical review of how the city may be able to partner with the not-for-profit group behind the Tateuchi Center to accomplish its capital financing goals for constructing the performing arts center. Commission members joined with Performing Arts Center Eastside executive director John Haynes on Tuesday to provide a presentation of work and
taken into custody at the school and that the alleged incident involved a minor. Following the arrest, Brewer was placed on administrative leave pending the investigation, according to the Bellevue School District. SEE ARREST, 6
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design plans for the Tateuchi Center to downtown residents. BAC Chairwoman Mary Pat Byrne said legal and financial research has been completed regarding the feasibility of a publicprivate partnership between
the city and PACE, and a consultant’s independent review of operating pro forma has led both sides to agree on the right budget for the project. Currently the city is SEE TATEUCHI, 6
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Members of the all-girl ‘Minions in Disguise’ LEGO team watch their robot practice.
A few swift keystrokes and Catalina Blanco brings her team’s robot to “life,” setting it on a course of preprogrammed “missions” to complete. The robot, Dave Stewart George, named after their favorite minions from the movie “Despicable Me,” takes off with a ball in its launcher, moving just the right amount of inches forward, turning to the left, moving forward again and turning itself left again in a matter of mere seconds. Dave Stewart George tosses the ball into SEE ROBOTS, 2
Sound Transit tracked — from station to station — its plans for mitigating impacts from light rail in Bellevue with the City Council on Monday. The transit agency will return in two weeks to provide greater detail regarding a pending 5-year closure of the South Bellevue Park & Ride — to be replaced by a light rail station and parking garage — and managing traffic impacts on Bellevue Way. East Link EastLink Deputy Director Don Billen said Sound Transit has partnered with King County Metro to identify replacement parking sites during the park and ride’s closure, and is looking at underused P&Rs and lots for lease further east along Interstate 90. A temporary parking lot south of the park and ride will be constructed for accessing the Mercer Slough Nature Park. Councilmembers expressed concerns about “wheel squeal” from the flange of train wheels rubbing against the track at curves. Sound Transit mitigated this problem following Central Link’s completion with lubricators — activated by approaching trains to release a non-petroleum lubricant. Billings said lubricators will be installed along the East Link alignment, particularly where high speeds and elevation would cause the most noise. A deal has been struck with property owners for the Bellefield Office Park to cover the cost of a traffic signal at Southeast 15th Street and 112th Avenue Southeast, which will allow left turns out of the park to continue after light rail begins. Billings said the agreement with the office park is similar to one Sound Transit has with Microsoft for a ped-bike bridge across State Route 520. SEE EAST LINK, 6
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the soccer-style goal and the team scores its much needed 50 points. Then it takes off for its next assignment, activating a level and catching a “ring” before it hits the floor. While it may only be a practice, Blanco and her teammates celebrate the robot’s efficiency carrying out the missions. It’ll need to be speedy if they hope to take home the trophy. Blanco and her 11 friends make up two of the few all-girls teams, and among the youngest, competing in this Saturday’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Western Washington State Championship held at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Her team, “Minions in Disguise,” received the mechanical design award during the last round of competition and her friend’s “Blue Angels” team received the programming award for using outstanding programming principles. Catalina’s mother, Marjorie Blanco, a software engineer for Boeing who coaches both all-girls teams as well as a third, co-ed team, “The Dark Knights,” said she couldn’t be prouder as all three advanced to the championship out of the 450 teams competing. “Even though they’re mostly elementary school students, these girls are our future leaders,” Blanco said, adding she hopes they continue to sharpen their skills and find joy in STEM fields. “This is my second year of coaching robotics. I did it because there’s not that many strong female role models they can look up to.” The FLL, a division of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), introduces younger students, ages 9 to 14, to real-world engineering challenges or “missions” by building and programming LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a specific, thematic playing surface.
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“It really gives them an opportunity to explore in a safe environment. To not be afraid of taking risks,” Marjorie said. “For us, it’s not just about the core, but the overall presentation. Did they take time to critically think about their project? Are they going to do this again? What are their core values? I’m really proud of their effort. The entire teams are very supportive of each other.” Their teamwork has been a key component of their success and their drive to fix whatever problem is thrown their way, she added. Afifah Kashif, 10, said the ability to lean on her teammates when they’re struggling to figure out what might have gone wrong with their robot has led them to the championship. “It’s the engineering design process. Think of what we want to do and test it,” she said. If the robot doesn’t move the amount of space they were trying for, or turns at the wrong angle to maneuver across the playing surface, it may be frustrating, but it certainly doesn’t keep any of the teams down, Kashif said. “If it doesn’t work the first time, we’ll do it two more times, check the angle, recheck the angle,” she said. “We don’t let it take us down.” Kashif ’s compadres, 11 year olds Neil Chowdhury and Jessica Massey, echoed her resilience. “It’s stressful when the robot doesn’t work,” Chowdhury said, adding the 2 minute 30 second time limit each team has to get their robot to complete missions certainly adds to the intensity. “Maybe it’s turning too much, but whatever the problem is, we have to just keep trying.” The competition is slated to begin at 9 a.m. at the Kent ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., and the event is free to the public. “No matter what happens they’re in the championship and I’m proud,” Marjorie said.
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Putter Bert said she never dreamed of the success KidsQuest has had when it opened in Factoria a decade ago, but Wednesday, she and roughly 50 community members, leaders, and officials stood at the doorway of the new home for the children’s museum and reveled in how far they’ve come in 10 years. “Can you believe it? We own this building,” Bert told the crowd outside the former Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art. The celebration was many years in the making, KidsQuest’s president and CEO said. In 2012, the building was selected as KidsQuest’s expansion site, and nearly three years of work and $6.35 million worth of fundraising later, she held the key to the museum’s future. Bert said she hopes the new site to be up and running in the first half of 2016, but to do so, an additional $6.35 million needs to be raised by the end of the year, a task she said the staff is up for. “I never thought we’d be as successful as we are,” she told the Reporter. “Last year we offered 24 new programs in addition to the roughly 600 other we’ve been providing. We want to be the institutional resource for parents
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Community leaders and members joined KidsQuest officials Wednesday to celebrate the closing on the former Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art building in downtown Bellevue, which will be the future site for the KidsQuest Children’s Museum. and children in the region.” And they’re certainly getting there, more than tripling their proposed annual visitors from 60,000 to 180,000. Once the new facility is renovated, Bert said that number could skyrocket even further. The location has a lot to do with that, she said. “We’re creating a real family complex here with the library and Ashwood Park so close,” Bert said. “We focus on early learning and interactive play, but at the current site there’s no real outdoor space. We
have some of the best educators and they’re so good at reaching children’s minds and imaginations at their level, whether they like to blow stuff up or get messy.” The new facility, which will have twice the exhibit space, is designed to better incorporate multi-sensory learning and hands-on exhibits including an interactive water feature and climbable tree fort. Josh Stilts: 425-453-4290; jstilts@bellevuereporter.com
A Bellevue man is facing felony charges for an alleged 9-day crime spree that involved stealing convenience checks from mailboxes around the area and racking up $13,000 in purchases with a stolen debit card. Police report Taras Prokopchuk, 30, was charged in King County Superior Court on Jan. 23 with one count of firstdegree identity theft and two counts of forgery. Prokopchuk remains in King County Jail, with bail set at $50,000. His next court appearance is Feb. 4 at the King County Courthouse in Seattle. According to a police report, Prokopchuk stole 16 convenience checks linked to credit card accounts for 14 victims and deposited funds into an account belonging to a woman whose debit card he stole from her mailbox. He is alleged to have used the debit card with stolen funds to make transactions in Bellevue, Seattle, Aberdeen, Forks and Edmonds. Prokopchuk was allegedly careful to conceal his face while using ATMs, according to the report, but police were able to use footage at a 7-11 to track the Bellevue man as he left the store and approached a Redbox kiosk. A search warrant for video footage from the kiosk was granted, providing a better image of Prokopchuk, whose identity was confirmed by a former Bellevue school resource officer who had worked at Robinswood High School when he was a student.
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innocent comment can come across meaner than I ever intended it. I’m not the only parent (read: former teen) who feels this way. Please come to the Bellevue Library at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 for a program called Bridging The Communication Gap Between Parents and Teens. This presentation is by Galit and Pam from the city of Bellevue Parent-Teen Mediation Program, which is a free program through the city of Bellevue that helps parents and teens sort through their problems and set realistic goals that work for everyone. Explore other available resources from the KCLS teen page, www.kcls. org/teens. Collected links include everything from homework help to crisis information. Knowing what resources are available can help reduce tension and help parents and teens make decisions together. This program is sponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library. Registration is not necessary. All teen and adult family members are welcome.
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Redfin: Woodridge a hot neighborhood BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
Tech-centered real estate brokerage company Redfin ranks Bellevue’s Woodridge community among the top-10 hottest neighborhoods in the country for 2015, but agent Michael Fleming says it lacks the inventory to meet the demand. “That’s the problem is inventory,” he said. “There’s literally three single-family properties on the market, right now.”
Redfin reports the median sales price for homes in Woodridge at $615,000, spending a median eight days on the market. Houses facing west can sell for more than $1 million, Fleming said. “It’s all the same buyers competing for the same houses,” he said of demand for the few Woodridge homes currently available. “It’s pretty brutal.” Developers are buying up older lots to remodel and sell, but Fleming said the majority of buyers are those plan-
ning to reside in Woodridge homes. He added some homebuyers are even outbidding builders, which is affecting new construction. The attraction comes from Woodridge’s proximity to higher-rated schools in Bellevue, as well as increasing employment in the city from tech companies like T-Mobile, Expedia and Bungie, Fleming said. Woodridge ranks eighth among Redfin’s top-10 hottest U.S. neighborhoods in 2015.
Sale of Sherwood Center to close in late 2015 Residential developer to buy property BY BRANDON MACZ BELLEVUE REPORTER
The Sherwood Center in the Crossroads area of Bellevue is under contract to sell to a residential developer, the deal expected to close in late 2015. Merlone Geier Partners agent Jim Alexander tells the Reporter the 628,221-square-foot lot is under contract to sell to a residential developer, but more information is not being released due to terms of a contract agreement. The site had previously been anchored by Trader Joe’s at 15400 N.E. 20th St. The grocery store relocated down the street last year. Remaining businesses include Supercuts, Heidi’s Cleaners and Zenyai Noodle House. Venture Construction is currently constructing the Bel-Red Apartments at 2070 Bel-Red Road — between the Sherwood Center and Overlake Crossing Center
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A spokeswoman for Bellevue School District, told the Reporter the school was operating as normal Wednesday, but couldn’t comment further as to what was happening with the classes Brewer taught. Cherry Crest Elementary principal Liz Ritz sent out a letter to parents Wednesday, stating the district will not conduct its own investigation until the criminal investigation is complete. “Allegations of inappropriate conduct by any adult are taken very seriously,” Ritz wrote. “Parents may understandably be concerned that a teacher, a trusted adult who had regular contact with their child, is being investigated for inappropriate contact with a minor.” School counselors were on hand to speak with any students about their feelings and concerns, she stated
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exploring committing $10 million to $20 million toward the performing arts center’s capital costs, PACE having raised about $65 million since 2002. Haynes said $132 million needs to
be raised to complete the project. If the city gets on board, Byrne said governance of the performing arts center may need to change from the PACE board model now in play. The arts commission and PACE will provide a report on their findings and potential partnership
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in the letter and outlined some strategies that could help their children understand and cope. Ritz stated it’s important for parents to maintain their composure as children often model the behavior of their parents and may look to them for cues on how to react. She also asked parents to make themselves available to their children, as they may need extra time and attention from them, especially as they may have questions. The principal said she and district employees will not be able to comment on this matter as it may impede the criminal investigation. Ritz ended the letter asking parents to be mindful of what’s said versus what’s fact. “I also want to strongly discourage any speculation as this is an ongoing investigation and rumors can be very harmful to students and staff,” she wrote. Josh Stilts: 425-453-4290; jstilts@bellevuereporter.com options to the City Council on Feb. 9. “We think it’s going to be a series of baby steps,” Byrne said of the process moving forward. Haynes told residents about interest from major performance companies like the Seattle Symphony and Pacific Northwest Ballet in playing at the Tateuchi Center when complete, as well as how the project will benefit the public. A 5,500-square-foot “studio theatre” would be used for arts education classes, black box performing space for smaller
or emerging performance companies, social events and more. “We think it’s the right project and Bellevue is exactly the right place for it,” Haynes said. Haynes said his professional assessment of the project so far leads him to believe construction won’t occur before summer 2017, and the project is expected to take two years to complete. Neither the BAC nor PACE provided what kind of funding mechanism could be used by the city through a public-private partnership, and Byrne said that is a discussion for the City Council.
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Sound Transit has one 5-year contract for construction projects from I-90 to the East Main Station, which includes reconstructing a portion of 112th Avenue Southeast over where the rail alignment crosses to the west side of the road. Billings said it will be up to the contractor to determine when that project will be scheduled, and plans are to keep one lane of 112th open in both directions as that occurs. A signaled pedestrian crossing is also planned on 112th at the East Main Station. An East Main Street Park is proposed to be sited where staging for mining an underground tunnel from just north of the East Main Station to the Bellevue Transit Center Station — connected to city hall — is to take place. Billen said traditional tunnel mining methods will be used for this project — as it was for the Beacon Hill tunnel — and not boring machines. The council requested Sound Transit detail how much earth will be removed from the tunnel and retained cut along Bellevue Way and how that may impact traffic. Nighttime and weekend lane closures are expected on Interstate 405 —to run a bridge across it from Northeast Sixth Street for light rail as it heads to the Hospital Station. Billen said support columns will be erected on the east and west side of I-405 and lanes will be closed whenever a portion of the bridge or tracks are being constructed overhead. He added a pedestrian path will be constructed from the Hospital Station to 116th Avenue Northeast. Most Bellevue light rail stations are now at 60- and 90-percent design completion, but the 120th (Avenue Northeast) Station is still at 30 percent. Billen told the Reporter that Sound Transit is in discussions with Spring District developer Wright Runstad about possibly funding additional station enhancements there. East Link light rail is slated to begin service in 2023. To view the slideshow provided by city and Sound Traffic staff on Monday, go to this shortened link: http:// bit.ly/1zYRVjh. Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602; bmacz@bellevuereporter.com
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‘Around the World in 80 Days’ is fun for all ages BY DANIEL NASH ISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH REPORTER
Usually home to ambitious musical spectacles, Village Theatre’s year-beginning midseason production is the company’s opportunity to slow down and catch its breath on a pared-down production. But in the case of Mark Brown’s “Around the World in 80 Days,” directed by David Ira Goldstein, there’s ambition to be found in modesty. The production takes a cast of five and tasks them with filling a dramatis personae of 39, a feat accomplished with healthy doses of humor, fourth wall breaks and good old-fashioned pretend time. Brown’s script is a farcical take on Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel. In the hands of Goldstein and the cast, the show takes its production limitations and mines the necessary compromises for laughs — be the situation pantomime, rapid-fire character changes or epic spectacles that always seem to be happening beyond the edge of the stage. They’re constructing an elaborate inside joke and they’re inviting the audience inside. The story hews closely to that of the novel. Phileas Fogg (Jared Michael Brown) is a strait-laced upper class Briton who conducts his life according to a rigid schedule. What
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The cast of Village Theatre’s ‘Around the World in 80 Days.’ goes unappreciated by the people around him is that his eccentricities aren’t an attempt to find solace in routine, but rather a personal tribute to the precision of a mathematical life. When the Daily Telegraph publishes an article postulating that newly built lines of public transport could allow the globe to be circumnavigated in 80 days, Fogg stakes his fortune on a bet that he can make the journey
himself. Soon he spirits off with his French valet, Passepartout (Chris Ensweiler), to prove the possibility of the trip. But things prove more difficult than they seem, as a case of mistaken identity, unfinished train tracks, repeatedly missed boats and the attempted human sacrifice of Indian beauty Aouda (Aneesh Sheth in her first Village production) conspire
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Circus Oz’s launches new spectacle BY JOSH STILTS BELLEVUE REPORTER
A group of kings, queens, music makers, dreamers, fakers and booty shakers are swooping in to dazzle audiences of all ages. On the heels (and toes, arms and backs) of their hugely successful international tour across North America, Circus Oz is returning to the Pacific Northwest Feb. 5-8 at the Moore Theatre in Seattle. The company uses physical comedy, stuntjumping acrobatics, juggling, unicycling, trapeze flying and cheeky impersonations to satirize “the rising tide of information, speed, consumerism, visual pollution, television, the ‘net’ and today’s manic fast-paced lifestyles,” according to a press release from the Seattle Theatre Group, which operates the Moore. Set to music performed by Circus Oz’s live acrobatic band, the group’s newest show “But Wait… There’s More,” draws in audiences with its larger-than-life stunts.
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primarily exists, in the original novel and the show, to prove Fogg’s compassion. No such loss is felt for Ensweiler, who inhabits the liveliest single character in the show as Passepartout. Ensweiler turns the Frenchman into a living cartoon, walking right up to
Each show is co-created based on the ideas and unique skills of the cast, which are, “then woven into the core concept of the show, like layers of a collage,” said Mike Finch, Circus Oz’s artistic director. As Australia’s circus community has ballooned, Finch and the other members of the directing team set it upon themselves to cast an equal number of men and women with various backgrounds and skills for the new show. “With so many new artists joining our ensemble, we were excited about the explosion of ideas and creativity that emerged through the collaborative process,” he said. Using those talents, including the show’s emcee, who interacts with the audience throughout, Circus Oz is able to make its editorial comment on the world and its people’s constant need to be more, have more and do more. For information about Circus Oz or to purchase tickets, visit www.stgpresents.org.
the line of bombast without crossing over into obnoxiousness. His best moments are the ones spent alone with Jensen’s incompetent Detective Fix. But his interplay with Brown is great as well — their scenes feel a bit like the Bobcat Goldthwait/Neil Patrick Harris buddy comedy that never was. It’s almost a shame for Brown, who’s tasked with playing the stoic and unflappable straight man in the
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Knights lose showdown to Eagles Issaquah wins 11 of 14 matches against Newport BY SHAUN SCOTT BELLEVUE REPORTER
It just wasn't the Newport Knights night against the Issaquah Eagles in a matchup between Class 4A KingCo wrestling squads. Issaquah cruised to a 66-9 victory against Newport on Jan. 22 at Issaquah High School. The Eagles won 11 of the 14 matches. Newport head coach Michael Chenoweth was disappointed with his team's showing. The Knights won only two matches. Nolan Richardson (285) won by pin and Andrew Coyle (152) won by decision. There also was a double forfeit in the match. The Knights had a much better performance the previous week in a 37-29 loss against Inglemoor on Jan. 15. "The difference between last week and this week is that we came into the (Inglemoor) match ready to compete and this week for whatever reason, tonight we just weren't there," Chenoweth said. "We want our guys to go out and compete every match. Every once in awhile you kind of just chalk one up and move on. Issaquah is a very tough team but we were hoping to compete a little better tonight." Chenoweth said there's no room for error once postseason action kicks off
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Issaquah’s Colby Starren battles with Newport's Humza Talat on Jan. 22. in the next few weeks. "Come tournament time if you have a distracted day, the season is over," he said. Issaquah longtime head coach Kirk Hyatt was ecstatic to see his team finish the match with seven pins. "In baseball it's home runs, in wrestling it's pins," Hyatt said with a smile. "We don't just go for the win. We always go for the pin. That is our goal every time. We train for that." Issaquah wrestlers Steven Solusod (113), Dakota Kutz (120), Chip Howell (132), Hunter Hurley (145), Colby Starren (160), Chance Gunther
(182) and David Corbett (195) all won by pin. William Tickman (106), Gunner Starren (126), Kaleb Solusod (138) and Bryce Magee (170) won by forfeit. The Eagles improved their overall record to 4-2 with the win. Hyatt believes his team is peaking at the right time. "We had a couple of tough matches early on. We lost to Inglemoor and Mount Si. We have got Bothell and Skyline left on our schedule. We're going to finish in the top three or four of our league and we're good with SEE KNIGHTS, 12
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BELLEVUE SHOWS ITS SEAHAWKS PRIDE
The Kuehne family took a Seahawks 12 flag with them on a trip to ancient Ephesus, Turkey last September, posing with the flag in front of the library.
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BOYS BASKETBALL Wolverines capture 15th win
The Bellevue Wolverines registered a 60-33 victory against the Sammamish Totems in a rivalry contest on Jan. 23 in Bellevue. Bellevue (15-2) will host the Liberty Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 in Bellevue. Sammamish (13-4) will face the Mercer Island Islanders at 8 p.m. today at Mercer Island High School.
Patriots prevail against Saints
The Liberty Patriots defeated the Interlake Saints 6236 on Jan. 23 in Issaquah. Interlake (3-14) will host the Juanita Rebels at 8 p.m. today in Bellevue.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Bellevue dominates Sammamish
The Bellevue Wolverines earned their 13th victory of the 2014-15 season with a convincing 65-22 win against the Sammamish Totems Jan. 23 in Bellevue. Bellevue (13-3) will host the Liberty Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 in Bellevue.
Bellevue Christian wins matchup
The Bellevue Christian Vikings defeated Seattle Christian 40-38 on Jan. 23 in SeaTac. Bellevue Christian (11-5) will face the Vashon Island Pirates at 7 p.m. today in Vashon Island.
Patriots overpower Saints
The Liberty Patriots attained a 63-46 win against the Interlake Saints on Jan. 23 in Issaquah. Interlake (8-9) will host the Juanita Rebels at 6:30 p.m. today in Bellevue.
Lynne Robinson, in hawk tails, walks to the NFC title game with her son, Nolan Watson.
Kyler Bui, a first grader at Newport Heights Elementary School in Bellevue, shows his Seahawks Pride from the head down.
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Rylan, ‘Olaf ’ and Brady Galante, of Clyde Hill, show their Seahawks pride.
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Church to present musical The musical, “Children of Eden” will be performed at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Newport Presbyterian Church in Bellevue. The two-act musical, based on the Book of Genesis, will be performed by the Westminster Choir from the First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell, N.J. The group of young actors in grades 8-12 has toured nationally and internationally for the past 28 years. A free-will offering will benefit YouthCare, a group dedicated to helping homeless youth. The church is located at 4010 120th Ave. S.E.
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were pretty excited to beat them. Mercer Island tends to be one of our biggest rivals in all sports.” The key to Bellevue’s victory against Mercer Island was winning courtesy of pinning combinations. Bellevue registered pins in five of its seven wins against Mercer Island. Wrestlers capture six team points for a victory by pin and just three points for a victory by
decision. Jake Myers (126), Brennan Holmes (106), Christian Villani (160), John Mancuso (182) and Zach England (195) all won their matches via pin. Paul Johnson (132) won by technical fall. Holmes, Johnson and Myers are all freshman newcomers making their presence felt in the varsity lineup in their inaugural high school season. “We have a lot of freshman who have come in and picked up the slack. That has been very helpful for us. Getting those pins was
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pretty big because it gave us the bonus points we needed to win the match,” Smith said. “That is what helps us at the state tournament, too. When you have a lot of pins, it’s like having an extra wrestler at the match or tournament.” Making the Wolverines accomplishments all the more impressive is the fact that only 17 grapplers are on the team as of late January. The majority of wrestling squads with undefeated records and state tournament aspirations rely on gargantuan rosters of 40
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REPORTER The Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. This position is based out of the Bellevue office. Primary coverage will be city government, business, and general assignment stor ies; and could include sports coverage. Schedule may include some evening and/or weekend work.
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ART DIRECTOR Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced editorial art director. The art director is responsible for the overall design quality and integrity of the publication. He/she must be able to conceptualize and produce moder n, sophisticated, and vibrant design for covers, features, and editorial pages. This individual must be an exceptionally creative designer who has experience commissioning high-quality photography and illustration, negotiating fees, clearing rights and managing a budget. The art director will work with and manage other designers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment so will need the ability to balance strong leadership with strong collaboration in order to thrive in a team environment. Applicants must have a superior understanding of typography and expertlevel skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. Editorial design exper ience is a plus. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to juggle several projects at once. Knowledge of PDF and postscript technology is beneficial. Other talents such as illustration or p h o t o g r a p hy a r e d e sirable, but not required. Sound Publishing offers competitive salaries and benefits including healthcare, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and sick t i m e. Q u a l i f i e d a p p l i cants should send a resume, cover letter, and a few s a m p l e s o f yo u r work to: hreast@sound publishing.com Be sure to note ATTN: HR/ADSEA in your subject line.
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Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washingt o n ! D o yo u h ave a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work in an environment which offers uncapped earning opportunities? Are you interested in a fast paced, creative atmosphere where you can use your sales expertise to provide consultative print and digital solutions? If you answered YES to the above, then we are looking for you! Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for self-motivated, resultsdriven people interested in a multi-media sales career. This position will be responsible for print and digital adver tising sales to an eclectic and exciting group of clients. As par t of our sales team you are expected to maintain and grow existing client relationships, as well as develop new client relationships. The successful candidate will also be goal oriented, have organizational skills that enable you to manage multiple deadlines, provide great consultative sales and excellent customer service. This position rec e i ve s a b a s e s a l a r y plus commission; and a benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Position requires use of your personal cell phone and vehicle, possession o f va l i d WA S t a t e D r i ve r ’s L i c e n s e a n d proof of active vehicle insurance. Sales experience necessary; Media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-active part in impacting your local bu s i n e s s e s ’ f i n a n c i a l success with advertising solutions, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: SEA. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work for a company that offers uncapped earning oppor tunities? Are you interested in a fast paced, creative atm o s p h e r e w h e r e yo u can use your sales expertise to provide consultative print and digital solutions? I f yo u a n swe r e d Y E S then you need to join the largest community news organization in Washington. The Issaquah Rep o r t e r, o n e o f t h e Eastside’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for self-motivated, resultsdriven people interested in a multi-media sales career. This position will be responsible for print and digital adver tising sales to an eclectic and exciting group of clients. The successful candidate will be engaging and goal oriented, with good organizational skills and will have the ability to grow and maintain strong business relationships through consultative sales and excellent customer service. Every day will be a new adventure! You can be an integral part of the Issaquah/Sammamish communities while helping local business partners succeed in their in print or online branding, marketing and advertising strategies. Whether their marketing footprints are in Issaquah/Sammamish, all around the Eastside, King County or Western Washington you have the opportunity to help them with their success. Professional sales experience necessary; media experience is a definite asset but not mandatory. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-active part in helping your clients achieve business success, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: ISS. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
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CALENDAR ASSISTANT Seattle Weekly Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for a calendar assistant. This is a Part-Time position, working approximately 16 hours over 3 days per week. The calendar assistant will assist both the arts and music editors in the creation and upkeep of Seattle Weekly’s extensive events listings. He/she must be detail oriented, able to comb press releases and online calendars and manually transcribe mind-numbing information with great accuracy a n d g u s t o. A p r o ve n ability to write succinct, lively copy is a must, as is a working knowledge of most art forms and familiarity with Seattle’s arts and music scenes, from the high-art institutions to the thriving underground. Obsessive knowledge about one or two particular disciplines (Appalachian folk songs and Kabuki, say) is not required, but is definitely a plus. If you have trouble meeting deadlines, don’t apply. Applicants mu s t h ave a wo r k i n g knowledge of Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to juggle several projects at once. Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your writing to: hreast@sound publishing.com Be sure to note ATTN: HR/CASEA in your subject line. Sound Publishing, Inc. is an Equal Oppor tunity E m p l oye r ( E O E ) a n d strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website at: www.soundpublishing.com to find out more about us! hreast@soundpublishing.com
As a reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover ; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web . The most highly valued traits are: commitment to community jour nalism a n d ev e r y t h i n g f r o m short, brief-type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfor table producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadlinedr iven environment. Minimum of one year of previous newspaper experience is required. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: HR/ISS Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com hreast@soundpublishing.com
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Wendy Paisley 206-650-5812
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Spacious one level home w/ Mid-Century modern vibe. Walls of windows frame remarkable views of DT Bellevue & Mt. Rainier. Functional living designed w/ formal dining+living. Open family room connects to kitchen w/center island, granite counters, eating bar, oak floors. Luxurious, master + new spa bath: Duravit tub, stone shower, heated tile. Bonus/4th bedroom w/en suite bath. Sunny loft apartment w/kitchen area & full bath, separate entry--could make great home office. Amazing spaces! MLS# 733633
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SPECTACULAR AND SOUGHT AFTER VUECREST
$1,748,000
Easy and functional home perfectly sited on Hilltop Road with stunning views to downtown and Mt. Rainier. Formal living and& dining, 3 bedrooms including master with walk-in closet, updated bath and sitting area. Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances and granite and maple cabinets, opens to large family room with vaulted ceiling, wood stove and sunny exposure. Three sets of French doors open to entertainment patio and sprawling lawn. New furnace, utility/ mud room, 2-car attached garage. Minutes to the best of Bellevue. MLS# 731273
PRIVATE AND QUIET IN MEDINA
$1,798,000
Private and pristine daylight rambler with great room concept for open living, backing to greenbelt with territorial views. Fresh and functional updates. Living+dining with walls of windows and alder built-ins. Chef’s kitchen with granite center island and top of line appliances. Two sets of French doors to entertainment patio, hot tub and grassy lawn for outdoor play. Main floor master, office & guest bdrm. Spacious lower level with 2 additional bedrooms, media and exercise rooms, shop & tons of storage. Quaint, cul-de-sac neighborhood. MLS# 731216
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$3,288,000
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
ASTORIA BELLEVUE PENTHOUSE 3821 SQ FT
$3,098,000
Sophisticated, stunning, and secure. Spacious & convenient. Rare offering with four bedrooms, four full baths and four prime parking spaces. Spectacular southern exposure Full of natural sunlight. Skylights, soaring ceilings and gourmet kitchen. “Art” walls galore. Bistros boutiques, parks, waterfront, international shopping, and elevator at your doorstep. On-site concierge. MLS# 728906 Karen Santa 206-915-8888 ksanta@windermere.com www.karensanta.com
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$2,595,000
100 front feet of no bank pebble beach on Wollochet Bay. Five minutes from Uptown Center and old town Gig Harbor. A pristine estate with gated entry. The 4,524+/- sq.ft features four bedrooms and seven baths. Complete luxury remodel in 2013. Fabulous open floor plan lends itself to large parties and intimate gatherings. Top of the line finishes throughout. Outdoor hot tub and charming pergola overlooking the Bay has gas heaters and a wood burning fireplace. Perfect for summer and winter outdoor fun. Covered parking for up to ten vehicles. MLS# 688643 Rondi Egenes 206-953-1771 regenes@windermere.com www.rondi.com
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COMFORT IN MEDINA
$1,898,000
Price Reduced! Bright and beautiful describes this better than new home. Luxurious details make the difference! The floor plan includes a state of the art kitchen, stainless, & faceted granite. You’ll love the bonus room, wine cellar, master with sitting area, heated floors & crackling fireplace! Private yard & quiet street with award winning schools. MLS# 712940 Anna Riley 425-761-8836 anna@westbellevue.com www.westbellevue.com
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
Steve Erickson
Karen Santa
Rondi Egenes
serickson@windermere.com
ksanta@windermere.com www.karensanta.com
regenes@windermere.com www.rondi.com
206-295-8485
206-915-8888
206-953-1771
Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. www.windermere.com
Anna Riley
425-761-8836
anna@westbellevue.com www.westbellevue.com
Julia Krill
206-406-9000
jkrill@windermere.com www.juliakrill.com 1210827