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New gym will open in
Uptown, in February
By Jessica Keller QA&Mag News editor
Like many people during quarantine, gym owner Glen Swain had a lot of time to think.
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After he had to close his gym in north Queen Anne after 20 years because of COVID, Swain said he thought a lot during quarantine about his personal and work philosophies, what things were important to him and how he could incorporate those in a new gym.
“COVID has been a game changer for everybody,” Swain said, adding it made him reevaluate what is important to him.
Although he has worked in the fitness industry for 30 years, Swain said he realized a new gymnasium would require a new business mode
It was no longer enough to just run a successful gym like he had
Henry’s Gymnasium owner Glen Swain, right, talks with a subcontractor while standing behind the bar of the gym, last week. The bar is one of the features that makes the facility different from others, as patrons will be able to buy, among other things, a beer or glass of wine.
for so many years. He wanted it to mean more.
“I want to make a difference,” Swain said. “I want to make a difference in the community. I want to make a difference in people’s lives.”
From those ideas, and a vacant building space in Uptown, Henry’s Gymnasium was born and is set to open Feb. 1.
One of the first things that attracted to Swain to his new building, 14 Mercer St., was its history, which Swain said has always been an interest of his.
It was built in 1909, he said, and at one point served as the garage for the nearby Seattle En-
School district levy success could mean big changes at Seattle Center, Memorial Stadium
By Jessica Keller
QA&Mag News editor
If a new Seattle School District capital levy included on the special election ballot is approved by voters next month, it could pave the way for big changes to Memorial Stadium and the Seattle Center campus in the future.
Two members of the Seattle Center Foundation, foundation board member Sung Yang and Executive Director Jane Zalutsky spoke to the Uptown Alliance at its meeting last week to ask for support and to encourage people to vote in favor of the capital levy on the upcoming special election Feb. 8 election.
If approved, the six-year levy would give the school district approximately $783 million over to fund district buildings, technology and academic/athletic capital projects. The proposed BTA levy
will replace an expiring capital levy.
Of special interest to the Seattle Center Foundation, is the $66.5 million Seattle Public Schools would use to make improvements to the over 70-year-old Memorial Stadium, including investing in new grandstands; upgrading the water distribution system; upgrading the field lights; and replacing the athletic field synthetic turf.
While that is a good start, Yang and Zalutsky are hopeful the $66.5 million contributed by the school district will be just the beginning.
Yang said the Seattle Center Foundation and other interested parties have tried nearly two decades to get the district and city to partner together to address the dilapidated facility, which is used for graduation ceremonies, high school athletics and adult recreational athletics, as well as create
other opportunities at the facility.
Should the BTA levy pass, the district and city are poised to put into motion that partnership, which entails the district turning over operations and maintenance of the stadium and combining resources with the City of Seattle and additional private donations to make improvements on a bigger scale and develop a “more significant and enhanced vision” for Memorial Stadium and Seattle Center.
Because the $66.5 million, marking the school district’s investment into Memorial Stadium has not been secured yet, Zalutsky said they can only speculate what the size, scale and scope of an expanded project would look like with district, city and private funds put to use.
“This is really a place of great potential because it is a place of so much need,” Zalutsky said.
Zalutsky said Seattle Center has seen many improvements and additions to its campus in the past, the most recent of which being the opening of Climate Pledge Arena last fall, but the public grounds have not received the same level of investment.
“So these projects have really helped to propel Seattle Center forward, but … the stadium continues to drag Seattle Center down from what it can ultimately become in my opinion,” Zalutsky said.
She said benefits of a partnership between the city and school district will exceed just aesthetic improvements and nicer facilities. She said a joint partnership would also mean more opportunities for arts, culture and career development programs for students and
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gineering School, now the Marqueen Hotel, where blacksmiths trained to work on Model T’s for the assembly plant at Lake Union.
Swain said the gymnasium’s name pays homage to Henry Ford and the building’s history to the Model T.
Everything inside the building celebrates Swain’s love of history, as well, from the vintage decor, to the artwork lining the wall, to the reclaimed materials used in construction. It also reinforces Henry’s Gymnasium central philosophy of being inclusive and building unity.
“It’s just a tone, and it’s a DNA that we want to create because we want to unite folks from all walks of life,” Swain said of its mission.
To be a good neighbor and do its part to build good relationships with the neighborhood, Swain said the gym will do monthly campaigns in support of or in partnership with local organizations, such as the Queen Anne Food Bank or Free to Love, which has an anti-bullying mission. Throughout January, the gym is collecting toiletries for the food bank to help neighbors experiencing homelessness. Swain said he hopes his gym members will participate in the campaigns to improve the neighborhood and themselves.
Inside the gymnasium, Swain will have 15 staff members available and trained to get to know the patrons, their needs, aspirations and learn how best to motivate them and reach their goals. The photos are also decorative but intended to help inspire and motivate, as well, Swain said.
Many of the gym’s photos feature historical figures who inspired or created change in the world, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Another shows South African civil rights leader and former President Nelson Mandela wearing boxing gloves while in a fighting stance.
“I wanted to create an environment and place
where people felt they could come in and be inspired and be motivated,” Swain said.
Another aspect of that is creating an environment where people feel comfortable enough to stay, even after their workout is over.
Henry’s Gymnasium differs from other gyms where people come in, work out and then leave.
Swain said, at Henry’s Gymnasium, patrons will be encouraged to linger, relax, celebrate achievements and build relationships.
“I think where we are in the world and in COVID, I think people want to feel inspired and want to feel connected again,” Swain said.
One of the first features people see when they enter the gym at the parking lot entrance off of Mercer Street is the vintage bar and stools set up, where people can enjoy a beer or water or smoothie after a workout.
“The whole purpose of the bar is to allow people to socialize — all the things we’ve moved away from during COVID,” Swain said. “That’s a very important element for us — for people to socialize and connect again in a healthy environment.”
Swain said Henry’s Gymnasium will also bring something else to Uptown: its first full-service gym, with a range of weight and cardio machines; therapeutic offerings of hydromassage and vibration therapy; high-image body scans; and other offerings and programs. Beginning Feb. 1, Gym hours will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Go to www.henrysgymnasium.com for more information about the gym, memberships and offerings.
Inslee calls for ‘action’ in State of the State speech with to-do list for 2022
By Brett Davis The Center Square contributor
On the second day of the 2022 legislative session, Jan. 11, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee gave the annual State of the State speech, calling for “action” on a variety of fronts.
Inslee touched on a number of issues he and lawmakers will be grappling with this session, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, K-12 education, homelessness and affordable housing, transportation and salmon recovery.
COVID-19
Amid rises COVID cases related to the more communicable — but apparently less-virulent — omicron iteration of the virus, Inslee touted his administration’s efforts to keep Washingtonians safe by providing more access to testing and masks.
“If you compare our success to others, we’ve saved more than 17,000 lives,” he said. “These people are all still with us be-
QACC Public Safety Committee meeting slated for Jan. 25
The Queen Anne Community Council Public Safety Committee will meet this month via Zoom at 7 p.m. Jan. 25. People who wish to attend should register at https:// signup.com/go/AKSeGKY. SignUp will close at 6 p.m., so please sign up early.
The featured guest is new Seattle Police Department West Precinct Capt. Steven Strand. Strand replaces Capt. Mark Allen, who was promoted. Participants will hear from Strand and learn of the public safety issues facing Seattle and specifically the Queen Anne neighborhood, plus have a chance to ask questions about public safety concerns are.
People who want to ask Strand questions should email them to committee Chair Bob Kettle, kettlere@gmail.com, or ask the questions in the chat during the meeting.
Kettle also invites people to email any public safety issues or concerns they would like addressed by the committee or Queen Anne Community Council.
Magnolia Chamber seeking award nominations
The Magnolia Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its Person of the Year and Business of the Year awards. The awards celebrate people and businesses that have demonstrated leadership, had an impact and made a difference for Magnolia in 2021.
According to the Chamber, Person of the Year 2021 nominations should describe someone who:
• Makes significant contributions to the Magnolia com-
cause of what all Washingtonians have contributed to stay safe and healthy.”
Last week, Inslee announced new plans in the state’s fight against coronavirus, including more masks, increased testing, and greater vaccination access. That translates into a plan for ordering 5.5 million at-home test kits and an online portal through the state Department of Health allowing people to register and receive tests at home.
CLIMATE
CHANGE
Inslee touched on his signature issue — climate change — in proposing to reduce Washington state’s emissions via modernizing building regulations for clean energy projects, making electric vehicles more affordable, and decarbonizing homes and workplaces via the Climate Commitment Act.
He said his plan adds $626 million to the work the state has already done in combatting climate change.
“It is our state’s legal obligation
munity as they relate to improving the business climate, quality of life or enhancing social interactions
• Has had or made a positive impact on improving the Magnolia community
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to Magnolia by
to reduce emissions — but it is also practical, and most importantly it is a moral obligation,” Inslee said.
EDUCATION
Inslee stressed his commitment to keeping schools open during the pandemic, claiming the $900 million in his proposed budget will increase access for students to school counselors, nurses, and social workers.
“This proposal further empowers educators so they can innovate to address what kids have suffered through because of COVID, just as they have done throughout the pandemic,” Inslee said. “Educators, when empowered, can develop solutions to overcome opportunity gaps.”
HOMELESSNESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
On the homelessness crisis and the related challenge of affordable housing, Inslee pushed his $815 million proposal for services such as safe housing for the homeless, behavioral health and increasing
giving their time, talent and energy, as well as their lasting effect or legacy to the community
Business of the Year nominations should describe a business that:
• Provides innovative products or services
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the affordable housing supply.
“We must pass legislation that removes antiquated barriers to middle housing options in our cities and provides more housing supply to make it available to all income levels,” Inslee said. “Look, we cannot tell our constituents we are fighting homelessness and yet not provide ways to build more housing. That means we must allow housing that meets the realities of our tremendous population and economic growth this century.” That’s in addition to his budget creating a $125 million reinvestment fund to address social and economic disparities.
TRANSPORTATION
Tying the issue of transportation to climate change, Inslee noted legislation on the latter “must go into effect in concert with our transportation budget.”
He referred to this year’s onetime federal funds in talking up his proposal for nearly $1 billion on clean transportation, including $324 million to electrify the state’s ferries.
• Delivers exemplary customer service
Encourages and provides professional development of their staff
• Volunteers in the Magnolia community
• Actively carries out the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce mission of adding vibrancy to the community
SALMON RECOVERY
To protect salmon, Inslee’s plans include restoration of green corridors, which he said will keep the water “clean and cool.” The legislation would include the Lorraine Loomis Act, to conserve critical lands.
Inslee ended his speech as he began it, with a call to action.
“We will continue to build our resiliency against COVID,” he said. “We will meet the challenge of climate change while building the clean energy future with good jobs here in Washington. We will restore our children’s opportunities. We will make necessary revisions to our long-term care bill and our police accountability measures. We will protect salmon and bring back our orca. And we will house those impacted by homelessness and behavioral health conditions and provide more affordable housing options for everyone. This is our charge. We can do this if we act together. There is no time to lose. We can start now by taking action — this day.”
The Magnolia Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors will review the nominations for the two awards and select the 2021 recipients, who will be publicly announced and honored with awards and recognition. Nominations shold be submitted via email, info@discovermagnolia.org, no later than Jan. 28.
DEADLINES
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Why do rockets catch fire as they pass through Earth’s atmosphere?
When objects like spacecraft pass through Earth’s atmosphere, things can really heat up.
To investigate the answer to your question, I talked to my friend Von Walden. He’s a professor and researcher with Washington State University’s Laboratory for Atmospheric Research.
First, he said it helps to know a bit about the differences between Earth’s atmosphere and space.
Our atmosphere is made up of stuff, or matter, called gas. These gases that make up our air include oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and other elements. But space is pretty empty. There isn’t much matter in-between the planets and stars. That means when any object travels to Earth from space, it’s going to run into a lot of air molecules. This can create a lot of friction, which is the force of two surfaces sliding against each other.
Maybe you can try to create some friction just by rubbing your hands together. You’ll notice how the motion produces heat, and you can feel some warmth.
As the air molecules in Earth’s atmosphere and the material that makes up the spacecraft push against each other they also create a lot of friction. At the same time, the air molecules slow down the object such as a returning spacecraft as it passes through the
atmosphere at high speeds. In the process, it creates a lot of heat.
There’s so much friction and heat that we can start to see a glow around the spacecraft. It isn’t exactly catching on fire, though.
“It’s like when someone is cooking and the pan turns red or orange. The fire from the stove is heating up that pan, but the pan itself isn’t on fire. It’s the same type of thing,” Walden said.
Astronauts have reported that upon re-entry the glow looks pink and orange from inside the space-
craft. The re-entry process only takes about 4 minutes. After reentry, it’s about a 60-mile journey back to the surface of Earth.
You know, engineers and scientists at places like NASA have calculated just the right angle and speeds at which spacecraft need to enter the atmosphere to make it to space and return home safely. It’s also an important calculation for when we send experiments up to the space station, too.
As a student, Walden even had the chance to send up an experi-
Things to stop doing in 2022
There’s been a lot of unlearning happening in my garden. I learned to not do a lot of things I was doing.
The good news of all this upheaval is most of these learnings add up to less work in the balance of thing and more diversity in the soil and species in my garden. The goal in all of them is creating an environment that is as self-sufficient as possible.
amendments that will trickle down via watering and worms.
Here are the details: https://s3.wp. wsu.edu/uploads/ sites/403/2015/03/ soil-amendments. pdf.
The old wisdom of planting was basically: dig hole, plunk in plant as-is and add compost or fertilizer to hole.
Stop amending planting holes
From Linda Chalker-Scott, an associate professor of Washington State University, I learned two crucial planting techniques.
The first was a new (to me) way of planting nursery-bought plants. Chalker-Scott says that when water hits any new medium, going from one soil texture to another, it slows or stops.
Better to have one medium, your garden soil, throughout the root zone. So that means shake or rinse off the nursery soil, using garden soil in the hole.
Amend around the crown only with nursery soil, fertilizer or
When you keep the plant in the nursery soil, the plant, which adapted those cushy conditions, will often stay within that original shape without sending roots out to acclimate to the existing garden soil. It eventually fills that space and starves or drowns just as if it was an overgrown plant in a tiny pot.
It’s heart-rending to pull out a sad plant after a season and see a wimpy root ball that never got wider than the original quart-size pot.
I began applying ChalkerScott’s method and noticed new plants were establishing much faster, even in areas with challenging soil conditions.
So now I dig the hole as deep as the root ball and twice and wide, putting the garden soil to the
side. I water the hole and the new plant. I shake off the fertilizerfilled nursery soil into another pile (some go as far as to rinse it off entirely).
If roots are circling, I loosen the root ball with my hands — or in dire cases, my hori-hori knife — and replace garden soil around the plant. Then I top-dress with nursery soil and/or compost or any desired fertilizer.
Don’t line containers with gravel
Many people believe a layer of gravel at the bottom of a pot will “improve drainage” even if there is no hole in the pot, thinking excess water will collect in the gravel and save the plant roots from drowning.
Chalker-Scott did a simple presentation at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show a few years ago that blew my mind.
I have been warning nursery customers off using gravel, Styrofoam, bits of clay ever since. You can try the demonstration yourself: Take a clear plastic cup or glass, line with a layer of gravel topped with soil. Pour in water. The water will hit the gravel and retreat to the soil level. If there were a plant in there, the water would be pooling around the roots
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ment on NASA’s Space Shuttle to learn more about how different fluids behave in space.
Whether we send astronauts, experiments, or even everyday citizens to space, the question of what happens to objects when they pass through the Earth’s atmosphere is an important one to think about, especially as we set out to learn more about our solar system.
Who knows, maybe one day you’ll be an engineer or scientist who helps us learn more about
space travel. Or maybe you’ll even have a chance to travel to space or another planet as a citizen of Earth.
Sincerely,
Dr. Universe
try to either leave them, compost them or add a leaf pile to a mulch to feed plants over the
Photo by Erica Browne Grivas Leaves gather around a frog statue at the Bellevue Botanical Garden’s Native Discovery Garden. Rather than discard leaves, gardeners may
winter.
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$690,359.90, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 28, 2022. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 17, 2022, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before January 17, 2022 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the January 17, 2022 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, The Bank of New York Mellon as Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Holders of the CSMC Trust 2010-16 Mortgage-Backed Notes and Certificates, Series 2010-16 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es):
ADDRESS BRIAN KRIKORIAN 4356
202ND AVE NE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98074
ERICA KRIKORIAN 4356 202ND AVE NE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98074 UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF BRIAN KRIKORIAN 4356 202ND AVE NE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98074
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ERICA KRIKORIAN 4356 202ND AVE NE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98074 by both first class and certified mail on July 12, 2021, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place July 9, 2021 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an op-
GARDEN, FROM PAGE 4
— exactly where you don’t want it. The reason? It goes back to the idea of water slowing down with each change in soil texture. It hits the gravel, says “nope” and heads back up.
You can learn the specifics here: https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/ sites/403/2015/03/containerdrainage.pdf.
Stop pulling weeds
This is a tough one. Pulling weeds is so satisfying — both physically and mentally. You feel so virtuous as the soil releases the offending root into your grip — gotcha!
However, every time you pull out a plant — whether a dandelion, a cover crop of alfalfa or a spent tomato plant — it wreaks havoc with the bacterial web in the soil, which is the garden’s life support.
Also, pulling weeds (or tilling soil, for that matter) can bring buried weed seeds into the light, adding to the problem.
The better way to go, experts say, is to cut weeds to the ground — repeatedly if necessary — and smother with a competitive groundcover or bark chips. I can hear you — but what about the insanely vigorous plants that grow twice with each cut?
This fall I was interviewing ecofriendly landscapers to help clear an area riddled with Trollius (buttercup) and bindweed, and they all agreed — cut and smother, and
portunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 8944663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www. wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud. gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership. wa.gov Dated: September 17, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032-5744 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 77653, Pub Dates: 12/29/2021, 1/19/2022, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
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Grantor: MICHAEL C KIM AND CHONG
potentially repeat.
If you missed some, cut off the flowers before they can go to seed, and selectively water desirable plants instead of the weeds if possible.
Stop cleaning up, and leave the leaves
Say goodbye to “fall clean-up” as you know it. You may have seen the “leave the leaves” campaign in fall on social media.
All that obsessive raking and bagging of fallen leaves and dried perennial stems takes away wildlife winter food sources, shelter and nesting sites and nutrients for your soil.
Happier and easier alternatives are to mow over your leaf pile (if it’s thick heavy oak leaves, say) and add as a shredded nutritious mulch that warms your plant’s roots while feeding them, compost them or just leave them, depending on your tolerance for wildness.
Even dead trees left upright, also called snags, can be a benefit to birds and other wildlife over the winter. The Bellevue Botanical Garden’s Native Discovery Garden has several large snags giving shelter to fungi, birds, insects and animals.
Ultimately, your easiest, happiest garden will come from choosing plants that want to grow where you put them, rather than creating false bubbles for them to live in temporarily. (That’s what containers and greenhouses are for.)
HWA KIM, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: CHICAGO TITLE CO. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20070910002287 Parcel Number: 160801-0020-09 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 28, 2022, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 2, CLARK LAKE ESTATES DIVISION 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF , RECORDED IN VOLUME 223 OF PLATS, PAGES 76 THROUGH 78, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 160801-0020-09 More commonly known as 24110 119TH PL SE, KENT, WA 98030 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 7, 2007, executed by MICHAEL C KIM AND CHONG HWA KIM, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA as original Beneficiary recorded September 10, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070910002287 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded February 26, 2013 as Instrument Number 20130226001750 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC and recorded August 5, 2013 as Instrument Number 20130805000194 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From May 1, 2013 To September 23, 2021 Number of Payments 1 $235,849.29 Total $235,849.29 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION May 1, 2013 September 23, 2021 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 7, 2007 Note Amount $415,300.00 Interest Paid To: April 1, 2013 Next Due Date: May 1, 2013 Current Beneficiary: Specialized Loan Servic-
ing LLC Contact Phone No: (800) 315-4757
Address: 6200 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $363,401.78, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 28, 2022. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 17, 2022, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before January 17, 2022 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the January 17, 2022 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Specialized Loan Servicing LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es):
ADDRESS MICHAEL C. KIM 24110 119TH PL SE, KENT, WA 98030 MICHAEL C. KIM 24110 119TH PL. SE., KENT, WA 98030
MICHAEL C. KIM P.O.BOX 12729, MILL CREEK, WA 98082 CHONG HWA KIM 24110 119TH PL SE, KENT, WA 98030
CHONG HWA KIM 24110 119TH PL. SE., KENT, WA 98030 CHONG HWA KIM P.O.BOX 12729, MILL CREEK, WA 98082 by both first class and certified mail on May 15, 2019, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place May 16, 2019 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above de-
County Council approves new leadership, committee structure, assignments
The King County Council last week approved 2022 leaders and membership for the seven council committees, three regional committees, the Board of Health and the Flood Control District Board of Supervisors and Executive Committee.
Councilmember Claudia Balducci will remain chair of the council, while Councilmembers Girmay Zahilay and Dave Upthegrove were named as vice chairs. Additionally, the Mobility and Environment Committee was restructured as the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee and the Local Services became the Local Services and Land Use Committee.
This is the complete list of committee membership:
Committee of the Whole: Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles, chair; Councilmember Reagan Dunn, vice chair; Members: All Budget and Fiscal Management: Councilmember Joe McDermott, chair; Upthegrove, vice chair; Members: councilmembers Rod Dembowski, Zahilay, Sarah Perry, Kohl-Welles, Balducci
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additional partnerships, among other things.
Yang said the Seattle Center Foundation board members believe addressing Memorial Stadium now and building a nicer, more sustainable facility with enhances technology capabilities will ultimately lead to more projects across Seattle Center grounds.
“This is the project that we believe will put us in a position to unlock the rest of Seattle Center,” Yang said. ... “It’s such an important piece of the future of the whole region and how Seattle Center continues to achieve its goals.”
The BTA levy is the second of two Seattle
scribed property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www. homeownership.wa.gov Dated: September 23, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street, Kent WA 98032-5744 Tel: (206) 467-3134 Fax: (253) 292-9967 Toll Free Number: (844)
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Transportation, Economy and Environment: Dembowski, chair; Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, vice chair; Members: Zahilay, Perry, Kohl-Welles, Upthegrove, Balducci, McDermott
Local Services and Land Use: Perry, chair; Balducci, vice chair; Members: Zahilay, McDermott, Dunn
Law, Justice, Health and Human Services: Zahilay, chair; Kohl-Welles, vice chair; Members: Dembowski, Perry, Balducci, Dunn Government Accountability and Oversight: von Reichbauer, chair; Kohl-Welles, vice chair; Members: Balducci, McDermott, Dunn Employment and Administration: Balducci, chair; Zahilay, vice chair; Members: All CMs Regional Policy: von Reichbauer, chair; KohlWelles, alternate; Members: Dembowski, Balducci Regional Water Quality: Dunn, chair; Members: Perry, Upthegrove
Regional Transit: Upthegrove, chair; Balducci, alternate; Members: Dembowski, McDermott Board of Health: Dembowski, alternate; Members: Zahilay, Kohl-Welles, McDermott Additionally, Upthegrove will chair the Flood Control District Board of Supervisors, and Dunn will be vice chair.
School District measures on the ballot voters will be asked to approve Feb. 8. The first is a three-year educational funds and operations levy of $646.8 million that will replace an expiring levy. The proposed levy will replace an expiring levy. The operations levy funds will pay for education programs and operations across the district and to meet the education needs of the district students. Funds will be used to pay for things that are not funded or not fully funded by the State.
The county will mail out ballots for the special election today. To read more about the two levies and what they will fund, go to https://www. seattleschools.org/about/levy/ or https://www. kingcounty.gov/depts/elections.aspx.
Ballet presenting Roméo et Juliette in February
Jean-Christophe Maillot’s masterful Roméo et Juliette returns to the Pacific Northwest Ballet stage at McCaw Hall next month. It was premiered in 1996 by Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, where Maillot is resident choreographer and artistic director. His contemporary interpretation has been hailed throughout the world as “one of the most beautiful ballets adapted from Shakespeare’s masterpiece,” (Scènes Magazine), and instantly became an audience favorite and a signature work in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s repertory when the company presented its West Coast premiere in 2008. Roméo et Juliette runs for nine performances, Feb. 4 through Feb. 13. Tickets start at $30. Roméo et Juliette will also stream digitally from Feb. 24 through Feb. 28, for people to watch from the comfort of home. Tickets for the digital access are $35. For tickets and additional information, contact the PNB Box Office at 206-4412424, online at PNB.org or in person at 301 Mercer St. (Audience Advisory: Content may not be appropriate for young children.)
Health & Safety: In accordance with current King County regulations, PNB patrons 12 and older must be able to show proof that they are fully vaccinated before entering McCaw Hall. All patrons must be masked. For details and more information, please visit PNB.org/Health.
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Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancers James Yoichi Moore and Noelani Pantastico in Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, which PNB presented online as part of its all-digital 20/21 season, and will be bringing back live on stage for the current season, Feb. 4 through Feb. 13. This will be the last time Pantastico performs for PNB as she is retiring after closing matinee.
The show must go on: Pacific Northwest Ballet is committed to honoring its performance calendar. Performances will not be cancelled for sleet, snow, or Seattle traffic.
In the unlikely event that the status of a performance does change, an announcement will be posted on PNB.org.
PNB principal dancer announces retirement
Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Noelani Pantastico has announced that after a 25-year dancing career, she is retiring to accept a position on the faculty of Central Pennsylvania Youth
Ballet.
Pantastico trained at CPYB before being hired at PNB in 1997. She was promoted to soloist in 2001 and principal in 2004. In 2008 she left PNB to join Les Ballets de Monte Carlo; in 2015 she returned to PNB.
PNB audiences have one more opportunity to watch. Pantastico
perform, in the lead role of JeanChristophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, Feb. 4 through Feb. 13. Ms. Pantastico is scheduled to dance on opening night, beginning 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, and closing matinee, at 1 p.m. Feb. 13, as well as additional performances to be announced. Visit PNB.org for upto-date casting.
