Combining art with fashion
Uptown store owner designs line of frames
By Jessica Keller QA&Mag News editor
Although Zac Cooper, owner of Coopers Optique, a designer eyewear boutique in Uptown, has worked with glasses for a number of years, he only recently decided to take his business to the next level.
In addition to running his eyewear business, which specializes in high-end glasses frames, Cooper said he is also an artist, and one day, when downsizing his art collection, he was inspired to create his own designer frames that incorporated his art work.
“I’m a crafty person,” Cooper said, adding that combining his love for art with eyewear sounded like a fun challenge and the next step in his business.
After some sketching and seeing which artwork was suitable for the glasses frames he had in mind, Boldazza Eyewear was launched.
Zac Cooper, owner of Coopers Optique in Uptown, stands in front
“I think I’ve always in the back of my mind wanted to do this when I opened my store,” Cooper said. “It’s fun. I’m excited for this.” Cooper designed the frames himself, taking into account eyewear styles currently on trend in Europe, knowing they will soon become popular in America.
he has hanging in his optical store while holding models for eye
designed himself based on his artwork.
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After working with a graphic designer, the final drawings were sent to a company that makes glasses frames in Europe, and had
Group receives grant for safety improvement at intersection near QA elementary school
By Jessica Keller QA&Mag News editor
Pedestrians and parents concerned for their or their children’s safety crossing a busy intersection on Queen Anne can breathe a little bit easier.
The Department of Neighborhoods announced recently it had awarded the Coe Kids Crossing Community Group a matching funds grant for $49,000. When combined with community funds raised, the Seattle Department of Transportation will make crosswalk safety improvements at Seventh Avenue West and West McGraw Street.
“We are extremely fortunate to have been chosen as one of the 21 grant recipients out of 44 submissions,” said Queen Anne Community Council President Paula
Mueller, who helped spearhead the effort. “This was due in no small part to the great work by all the volunteers who have worked to promote the project throughout the neighborhood, the local businesses who lent their support, the leadership, faculty, staff, parents at Coe Elementary School, and the other civic leaders and elected officials who endorsed the proposal and, most of all, the extraordinary generosity of our Queen Anne neighbors who have pledged so generously. This has been truly a community-wide effort!”
Currently, the intersection has a painted crosswalk on the east side of Seventh Avenue West but no crossing aids that alert drivers of children or anyone else trying to cross there. Mueller said the com-
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This photo shows what a driver sees when approaching the intersection of West McGraw and Seventh Avenue West heading eastbound.
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Magnolia tree lighting slated for Saturday
As part of Small Business Saturday, where residents are encouraged to support their local businesses in their neighborhoods, Magnolia Garden Center is hosting a tree lighting for the community at 5 p.m. at the intersection of 32nd Avenue West and West Smith Street in Magnolia. Magnolia Girl Scouts will be caroling and serving hot cocoa and cider.
Cookbook can be found at Magnolia bookstore
The Seattle Sister Cities Association, a coalition of 20 citizenled sister city organizations, has published a new cookbook featuring recipes, anecdotes and photos from across the globe. “The International Table: Recipes From the Seattle Sister Cities” collects over 100 dishes, all suitable for the home chef, from Cambodia, Cameroon, China, France, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, New
Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Korea, Taiwan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam, according to a press release.
The cookbook is only being sold in independent neighborhood bookstores, including Magnolia’s Bookstore, 3206 W. McGraw St., Seattle.
In addition to the many amateur chefs of Seattle’s sister city associations who contributed their own recipes, many professional chefs contributed to the project, including Jp McMahon, author of “The Irish Cookbook “(Phaildon Press, 2020); Marialucia Luongo, author of “Cucinaria: Lettere dalla cucina” (Cucinaria: Letters from the Kitchen; 2018 ); Letizia Mattiacci, author of “A Kitchen With A View” (RDJ, 2016) and “Festa Italiana” (Madonna del Piatto, 2020); and Narin Seng Jameson, author of “Cooking the Cambodian Way: The Intertwined Story of Cooking and Culture in Cambodia” (JSRC Printing House, 2016).
All recipes are accompanied by photography and an engaging and historical description of the city of origin, according to the
press release. The book includes anecdotes on family and local traditions, cooking tips and tricks, and information on the expansive array of ingredients.
The Seattle Sister City Association’s mission is to strengthen relationships between Seattle and its sister cities around the world.
“With this cookbook, the association furthers its mission by sharing the food traditions of the paired cities, bringing the flavors of the globe to the tables of Seattle,” according to the press release. “Breaking bread with strangers has long been a cornerstone to building new relationships and strengthening existing ones.”
The book is the collaborative effort of all Associations, coordinated by a small, dedicated team of volunteers including the editorial team of Justin Allan-Spencer (Reykjavík, Iceland), June Cutler (Surabaya, Indonesia), Susan Kegel (Nantes, France), Patricia Lichiello (Perugia, Italy) and Thyda Ros (Sihanoukville, Cambodia). The book was designed by Justin Allan-Spencer, book designer at Fantagraphics Books, Inc.
In addition to independent book retailers, “The International Table” is available at museums,and cultural organizations throughout Seattle. All proceeds benefit the Seattle Sister City Association and its affiliated organizations. 254 pages, 8” × 10”, $34.99. ISBN 978-1-68396-497-1.
For more information about Seattle’s Sister Cities, go to seattle. gov/oir/sister-cities/about-seattlesister-cities and www.seattlesistercities.org and seattlesistercities. org.
Fish and Wildlife opens winter crabbing
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened winter crabbing in Marine Area 10 through Dec. 31. Crabbing will be allowed seven days a week. Licenses purchased this year are valid through Dec. 31. People will need to get a winter catch card to submit a catch total after the winter season has concluded. Go to https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/ shellfishing-regulations/crab/ seasons-areas/seattlebremerton for more information.
United Way of King County seeking volunteers
The United Way of King County is seeking volunteers to help working families with tax preparation. The organization will offer free tax preparation in early 2022 to working families with the assistance of IRS-certified volunteers who will help filers claim all the tax credits and refunds to which they’re entitled. United Way of King County needs 1,000 volunteers to help in this effort. From January through April, United Way volunteers offer free tax preparation assistance at more than 16 locations throughout the county.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, filing was all virtual in 2020. In 2022, there will be both in-person and virtual opportunities. In addition to tax-preparation assistance, volunteers also help filers with information about public benefits, financial counseling and other services.
To learn how to volunteer, go to https://www.uwkc.org/volunteer/ free-tax-prep/.
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It’s not too late for people to buy tickets for the popular Vino in the Village event, which is returning to Magnolia Dec. 4.
The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Modele’s Home Furnishings, 3220 W. McGraw St., Magnolia.
“Vino historically has been one of the more popular events we host,” Magnolia Chamber of Commerce Director Jason Thibeaux said. “Because of the pandemic, we’ve not been able to host anything of any size for a year and a half, plus it’s good to be doing this again.
The event, which the chamber hosts, is for people 21 years and older. People who purchase a ticket receive a commemorative wine glass and tokens to sample wines while strolling Magnolia Village and enjoying the holiday lights and merchant decorations. Bottles of wine can be purchased tax free.
The event is important in that it helps the chamber promote Magnolia’s small businesses, Thibeaux
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a small selection of eyewear made.
The glasses, which can be either sunglasses or regular eyewear, come in six different colors that feature some pattern of his artwork.
said. It also benefits the Chamber of Commerce.
“Usually, the majority of our funding comes through our memberships,” Thibeaux said. “That being said, maybe 20 to 30 percent of our revenue comes through our events, as well.”
Because the chamber has not been able to host regular events for the past 18 months because of COVID-19 pandemic, it has experienced a loss in revenue, like many businesses. Although it received a couple of small grants from King County last year, being able to host events like Vino will help the chamber return to full strength.
“This helps us a bit financially, as well as promoting our members, which, again, is key,” Thibeaux said.
He said the chamber was able to bring back Vino in the Village because it is an adult-only event, and people must show proof of vaccination prior to entry in participating mor a negative COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to the event. People will also have to show proof of age for consumption of wine. Merchants will
children.
not provide on-site rapid testing. Vino in the Village features an array of Washington wineries, including:
Aluel Cellar
Callan Cellars
Dahlman Cellars
Drum Roll Wine
Laterus Winery
Nota Bene Cellars
Patterson Cellars
Sin Banderas Wines
Tinte Cellars
Warr-King Wines
XOBC Cellars
People will be able to purchase bottles of wine tax free.
Tickets are on sale through Dec. 3, but people can buy tickets at the door for $10 more, Thibeaux said. Buying tickets ahead of time will help people save time at check in, however.
To purchase a ticket, go to https://discovermagnolia. org/chamber-events/?mc_ cid=f2b47bfd65&mc_eid=064d 0b7d6b#id=106&cid=1769&w id=801.
Vino in the Village is a collaboration between the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce and Seattle Uncorked.
“It’s not the design that’s the difficult part, it’s the artwork,” Cooper said, adding one of the challenges is determining what part of his artwork is ideal for his frames. Not every piece of art is suitable for eyewear. For his first line, he featured the strong lines and primary colors he created in one of his pieces.
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“I kind of just went a little bit bigger and chunkier,” Cooper said, adding his first line of Boldazza frames are designed for women in mind, but he will expand in the coming year. “This evolved fairly quickly.
Cooper said he is close with his mother, Kathy, and wanted his first eyewear line to honor her. Future lines will honor other family members.
“Family is a good pillar of my values,” Cooper said.
With one design behind him, Cooper said his goals for 2022 will be to create five more models, including for men and one for
Not all of his artwork will work on glasses frames, he said, nor will he create artwork with his eyewear line in mind.
“You can’t put art in a box,” Cooper said.
Cooper said, while he is proud of what he created, he doesn’t see his eyewear lines expanding, at least initially, beyond Coopers Optique. For now, he’s just interested in creating eyewear featuring his artwork for his Seattle customers and seeing where his creativity takes him.
“I think I’ve always in the back of my mind wanted to do this when I opened my store. It’s fun. I’m excited for this." — Zac Cooper Coopers Optique
“I’m OK keeping it small for now,” he said. “I’d like it to grow organically. I think it’s always going to include the art.” Currently, people can pre-order Cooper’s eyewear at Coopers Optique, 315 First Ave. N., in Uptown, across from Climate Pledge Arena. Go to https:// coopersoptique.com for more information, or follow Coopers Optique on Facebook.
Why do we find bones in rock?
When humans want to look into the past, they often dig into the ground. Under the soil, archeologists can find all kinds of things that help us learn about life long ago.
That’s what I found out from my friend Rachel Horowitz, an archaeologist at Washington State University who is very curious about the lives of our human ancestors.
She said part of the answer to your question lies in some important processes that happen above and below Earth’s surface.
Let’s say a human ancestor passed away and was buried at the edge of a lake. Layer after layer, the soil, pebbles, sand and other earth materials start piling up on top of the burial site.
Over thousands of years, the layers create a lot of pressure and heat which can eventually turns all those different materials into rock.
All of these layers create a lot of pressure and heat which eventually turns all those different materials into rock. Meanwhile, there’s another process at work that helps transform the human ancestor’s bones.
Inside of a bone, there is a soft material called marrow. Over thousands of years, the marrow gets replaced with minerals. Maybe you’ve heard of minerals like calcium, zinc or sodium.
As water moves through the soil, it brings some important minerals to the bone. The minerals replace the marrow. When this happens, we get a fossil. Fossils might look a lot like bones, but they are now rock — and we can learn a lot from them.
Some of the fossils that have taught us about the past were bones belonging to a
human ancestor that archeologists named Ardipithecus ramidu, or Ardi, for short.
Archeologists found Ardi at a dig site in Ethiopia more than a decade ago. A study of her bones revealed she likely lived about 4.4 million years ago. Scientists continue to study her skeleton and ask questions about what her life might have been like in the past.
Horowitz told me that we can also find other things besides traces of bones. For instance, some archeologists have found fossils of poop, which are called coprolites. They have also found fossils of teeth. These kinds of fossils can help scientists learn more about what animals and humans used to eat.
Archeologists have even found fossils of
human footprints that have been preserved in stone. We can also find things in the earth that don’t fossilize, including stone tools, scrolls, coins and pottery.
All of these different fossils and remains can help scientists put together a better picture of history on our planet. Of course, you never know what someone might dig up next. It might add a new chapter to the story or change the way humans think about life long ago. Who knows, maybe one day you can be an archeologist or a historian and help us discover something new about the past.
Sincerely,
Dr. Universe
Your garden in 2022 — bird-watching or ax throwing?
Ican’t resist a juicy prediction, can you?
Garden Media Group has crowned the garden trends of 2022, and I figure, why wait until January? Summing up, it looks like people can’t get enough of gardening and nature — even if they need technology to get access to it.
The report says 18.3 million people started or resumed gardening in 2020, and it will serve businesses as well as the planet to keep them engaged in and enjoying gardening.
In business, the entrepreneur is rising. This makes sense given the number of people a.) whose careers were upended by the pandemic and/or b.) who are taking this moment to reevaluate their work/life priorities. Etsy saw a 42 percent increase in new sellers in the third quarter of 2020 alone, according to the New York Times.
In the green industry, this is popping in sectors like houseplants and fresh flower artistry — from online sellers to pop-up shops and a host of new houseplant stores, like Queen Anne’s new tattoo parlor/collector plant shop Nightshade. One poignant example in the report is an 8-year-old boy named Aaron Moreno in Los Angeles (@aaronsgarden).
He helped lift his family out of homelessness and bring his sister back from Mexico by propagating succulents and other houseplants for sale.
Perhaps, after a year of seeing businesses shuttered and closed, people would rather support local micro-businesses that align with their values than online mega-stores.
The report singled out Amazon shopping as a source of “guilt” for many.
At home, folks are finding new ways to maximize their home’s enjoyment, like entertaining outside — especially useful when social distancing. The terms “front yard” and “front porch” reached a five-year high on social media in 2021, according to the report. It recommends “dynamic seating,” which I thought meant a swing chair, but means seating-plusactivity, like giant Jenga or — it really says this — ax throwing.
People are upgrading their yards to suit themselves — to take virtual meetings from the deck, grow organic vegetables or feed hummingbirds. I interviewed a designer recently who was asked to design a shed for a wide-screen TV across from the patio — the perfect set-up for catching the Seahawks.
Interest in sustainable and/or
Planting foliage that attract pollinators, as this single-flowered
is helping this bee, will continue to be a gardening trend in 2022.
organic materials and products, native plants and plants that nourish and support pollinators are all up, too; 67.2 million households said they bought at least one plant in 2021 because it benefitted pollinators or birds. Studies indicate both men and women make up the new crew of gardeners, many of whom are younger than you might expect;
83 percent of people aged 18-34 described gardening as “cool,” and 54 percent would rather hit the nursery than a nightclub. This was a British study, but it’s still intriguing.
Bird-watching has emerged as a socially-distant hobby for all ages.
Visits to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology live bird cams doubled since the year before, and bird
feeder and feed sales are soaring too. Floral-arranging and cutting gardens are rising in popularity, too; bouquets are a beautiful way to say, “I miss you.”
Even chairs and paint aren’t immune from the frond-fest. In décor, nature-inspired colors and patterns, like minty greens and
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Senior Scene
Does Medicare cover mobility scooters or wheelchairs?
By Jim Miller Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior,
I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a difficult time getting around anymore. What do I need to do to get a Medicarecovered electric-powered scooter or wheelchair?
Need a Ride
Dear Need,
If you’re enrolled in original Medicare, getting an electricpowered mobility scooter or wheelchair that’s covered by Medicare starts with a visit to your doctor’s office.
If eligible, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost, after you’ve met your Part B deductible ($203 in 2021). You will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent unless you have supplemental insurance. Here’s a breakdown of how it works.
Schedule an appointment
Your first step is to call your doctor or primary care provider and schedule a Medicare required, face-to-face mobility evaluation to
Life Well Celebrated
The first step to getting a mobility scooter or wheelchair through Medicare is to schedule an appointment with a primary care provider or doctor.
determine your need for a power scooter or wheelchair. For you to be eligible, you’ll need to meet all of the following conditions:
* Your health condition makes moving around your home very difficult, even with the help of a cane, crutch, walker or manual wheelchair.
* You have significant problems performing activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, getting in or out of a bed or chair, or using the bathroom.
* You are able to safely operate, and get on and off the scooter or wheelchair, or have someone with you who is always available to help you safely use the device.
If eligible, your doctor will determine what kind of mobility equipment you’ll need based on your condition, usability in your home, and ability to operate it.
It’s also important to know that Medicare coverage is dependent on your needing a scooter or wheelchair in your home. If your claim is based on needing it outside your home, it will be denied as not medically necessary, because the wheelchair or scooter will be considered a leisure item.
Where to buy
If your doctor determines you need a power scooter or wheelchair, he or she will fill out a written order or prescription. Once you receive it, you’ll need to take it to a Medicare approved supplier within 45 days. To find Medicare approved suppliers in your area, visit Medicare.gov/ medical-equipment-suppliers or call 800-633-4227.
There are, however, circumstances where you may need “prior authorization” for certain types
of power wheelchairs. In this case, you’ll need permission from Medicare before you can get one.
Financial aid
If you have a Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policy, it may pick up some, or all of the 20 percent cost of the scooter or wheelchair that’s not covered by Medicare. If, however, you don’t have supplemental insurance, and can’t afford the 20 percent, you may be able to get help through Medicare Savings Programs. Call your local Medicaid office for eligibility information.
Or, if you find that you’re not eligible for a Medicare covered scooter or wheelchair, and you can’t afford to purchase one, renting can be a much cheaper shortterm solution. Talk to a supplier about this option.
For more information about power mobility devices call Medicare at 800-633-4227 or visit Medicare.gov/coverage/ wheelchairs-scooters.
Medicare advantage
If you happen to have a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), you’ll need to call your plan to find out the specific steps you need to take to get a power-wheelchair or scooter. Many Advantage plans have specific suppliers within the plan’s network they’ll require you to use.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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TS No WA08000335-17-2 TO No 190882644-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: LORENZO MOLINA AND LORI MOLINA HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-4 Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: TRANSNATION Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20060315000993 Parcel Number: 869133-0300 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that on December 3, 2021, 10:00 AM, At the 4th Ave. entrance to the 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 30 OF THE TROSSACHS DIVISION NO. 4, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 179 OF PLATS, PAGE 45 THROUGH 58, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 8691330300 More commonly known as 1749 267TH COURT SE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98075 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated March 9, 2006, executed by LORENZO MOLINA AND LORI MOLINA HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of LOAN NETWORK LLC as original Beneficiary recorded March 15, 2006 as Instrument No. 20060315000993 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in Trust for Registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-4, Asset-Back Certificates, Series 2006-4 and recorded April 6, 2018 as Instrument Number 20180406000607 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-4, 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 November 1, 2013 To July 29, 2021 Number of Payments 56
$4,108.58 14 $6,515.89 12 $6,159.17 11 $6,098.98 Total $462,301.76 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION November 1, 2013 July 29, 2021 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: March 9, 2006 Note
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Interest Paid To: October 1, 2013 Next Due Date: November 1, 2013 Current Beneficiary: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-4 Contact Phone No: (888) 349-8955 Address: 3217 S. Decker Lake Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84119 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $573,849.87, 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 December 3, 2021. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by November 22, 2021, (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 November 22, 2021 (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 November 22, 2021 (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, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-4 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS LORENZO V MOLINA JR 1749 267TH COURT SE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98075 LORENZO V MOLINA JR 1215 120TH AVE NE, STE 110, BELLEVUE, WA 98005 LORENZO V MOLINA JR
C/O LAW OFFICE OF REED YURCHAK, 40 LAKE BELLEVUE DR. #100, BELLEVUE, WA 98005 LORI B MOLINA C/O CHRISTOPHER A. KERL ATTORNEY AT LAW, 2366 EASTLAKE AVENUE EAST, SUITE 228, SEATTLE, WA 98102 LORI B MOLINA C/O CHRISTOPHER A KERL, 210 E BOSTON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3518 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LORENZO MOLINA 1749 267TH COURT SE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98075 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LORI MOLINA 1749 267TH COURT SE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98075 LORENZO MOLINA 1749 267TH COURT SE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98075 LORENZO MOLINA 1215 120TH AVE NE, STE 110, BELLEVUE, WA 98005 LORENZO MOLINA C/O LAW OFFICE OF REED YURCHAK, 40 LAKE BELLEVUE DR. #100, BELLEVUE, WA 98005 LORI MOLINA 1749 267TH COURT SE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98075 LORI MOLINA C/O CHRISTOPHER A KERL, 210 E BOSTON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3518 LORI MOLINA C/O CHRISTOPHER A. KERL ATTORNEY AT LAW, 2366 EASTLAKE AVENUE EAST, SUITE 228, SEATTLE, WA 98102 LORI MOLINA C/O LAW OFFICE OF REED YURCHAK, 40 LAKE BELLEVUE DR. #100, BELLEVUE, WA 98005 by both first class and certified mail on August 14, 2020, 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 August 14, 2020 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 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 enti-
tled 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 tenantoccupied 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 Unit-
Seattle downtown facing challenging recovery after COVID
By Ruairi Vaughan Contributing writer
In late January 2020, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported in Snohomish County. As the virus spread across the country, Seattle was one of the earliest cities to experience the devastating economic effects of the virus.
Downtown Seattle was hit particularly hard; the workforce of the district’s many office buildings disappeared overnight as work-from-home policies came into effect. This, in turn, caused the small businesses that served the office workers to rapidly close down. Added to that economic strain was the pressure on the area’s thriving tourism industry, which cratered as people everywhere began to avoid public spaces.
Seattle’s downtown is the city’s economic heart: over 80,000 people live there, and almost four times that number are employed by businesses in the area.
Most of the infrastructure that existed before the pandemic — transport networks, small businesses, restaurants and even parking garages — had effectively nothing to do when office workers stopped commuting, putting thousands of jobs in peril.
This problem was not limited to Seattle but spread across the nation’s city centers. Jon Scholes, a leader in Seattle’s business community, has argued that the pandemic “reinforced how fragile our downtowns are: We can’t take anything for granted.”
Seattle’s city leadership agrees with Scholes.
In the summer, the city announced that it would be investing $9 million into revitalizing downtown, and then-outgoing Mayor Jenny Durkan made the effort a top priority for her final months in office. The city is also considering rebooting projects, such as a new streetcar in central downtown, that were put on hold by the arrival of the pandemic.
The effort to revive downtown is being spearheaded by the Downtown Seattle Association, the group led by Scholes.
The DSA is a consortium of over 1,700 businesses, nonprofit groups and residential organizations that have been involved in city life for more than six decades and frequently partners with — and sometimes opposes — the city government’s actions on economic issues.
To strategize the recovery of downtown, the DSA hired a prominent local expert in industrial and organizational design, Surya Vanka. Vanka has spent months examining urban revival efforts across the world — from homelessness policies in Melbourne, Australia, to earthquake recovery in Mexico City — to analyze the most successful tactics used by crisis-struck cities.
The problem is a daunting one, and Vanka’s comprehensive strategy reflects the scale of the task at hand. When he spoke at the “State of Downtown” virtual conference hosted by DSA member organizations, he told his audience that recovery would not only need money, it would also require “the creativity of ordinary citizens coming together and reimagining their city.”
Part of that reimagining will involve the creation of a more equitable city. Vanka is adamant that “when we serve those folks who are typically overlooked, we end up with solutions that work for everybody.”
Downtown business leaders across a variety of sectors are optimistic that Seattle will make a strong recovery from the pandemic.
Tom Norwalk, the CEO of Visit Seattle, spoke at the “State of Downtown” conference.
While he admitted that the damage to the tourism, cruise ship and airline industries was “broad and felt everywhere,” he expressed confidence that travelers would soon be returning to the city.
While COVID-19 exacerbated problems of homelessness in Seattle’s downtown, the Seattle Downtown Association is taking on an effort to revive the area.
“The foundation and the number of assets we have in place as a downtown is incredibly strong."
— Jon Scholes Downtown Seattle Association
“By 2023, we think we’ll see a return to pre-COVID levels of travel,” Norwalk predicted at the conference.
Seattle had an advantage, he said, because all the things that make the city attractive to visitors — the history, arts scene, tech-
nological prowess and abundant natural beauty — are all still here.
Seattle’s business leaders anticipate a very different downtown environment once the COVID-19 pandemic recedes: — the nature of office work has been fundamentally changed, many downtown business lots are empty, visitors and locals alike will be more cautious than before.
Nevertheless, Scholes is confident the city will bounce back.
“The foundation and the number of assets we have in place as a downtown is incredibly strong,” he said.
Scholes said the best way for Seattleites to help the city’s recovery is for people to “come downtown!”
“Seriously, come downtown!”
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The 1970s are having a reprise as houseplants continue their stratospheric rise in popularity like this alocasia.
TRENDS, FROM PAGE 4
florals, are in.
But for all this desire for nature, technology is woven into our lives. The report indicates online shopping is here to stay, and tech will be incorporated into much of our seeking for, if not our actual, interaction with nature.
Are you unsure how to lay out your new vegetable garden or take
cuttings from your philodendron? Where to find grosbeak starlings? Where the nearest forest-bathing walk is? How wide your ax-lane should be? There’s an app — or a TikTok video — for that. Going forward, you’ll be able to buy a vegetable garden kit with a swipe while watching the seed-sowing video of the floral-clad #cottagecore #homesteader — as well as her sun hat and boots.
GRANT, FROM PAGE 1
munity group learned the city’s Neighborhood Matching Grant fund was its best option to raise the money needed to make any safety improvements.
Once the money is secure, SDOT will install a concrete floating curb-bulb on the northeast corner of the intersection and replacing the painted one that exists there now. The floating curb will allow pedestrians to stay safely out of the way until vehicles stop and people can step into the crosswalk. The grant funding will also pay for new signage that will be more visible to drivers.
Mueller said once the group has its fiscal sponsorship official in place with the Parks Foundation, it will then be able to accept actual donations.
The amount of the community match needed is $28,420, which covers 50 percent of the actual construction costs, plus fees and insurance charged for services and insurance by our fiscal sponsor. As of mid-November, the group had almost $13,000 in pledges, with a little over $15,000 more to raise through cash donations and volunteer time contributions.
Mueller said the group will continue to campaign to continue to inform even more people in the community. Residents can still pledge at https://forms.gle/ WVm9fP64RE3uMeF89.
The Coe crossing project was one of 21 community-initiated projects that received awards
through the Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s Neighborhood Matching Fund, which offers grants to organizations committed to fostering and building their community.
The $49,000 awarded to the Coe Kids Crossing Community Group was among the higher amounts granted by the Depart-
ment of Neighborhood. Grants ranged from $18,900 to $50,000, according to a city press release. To receive the grant, community groups must first demonstrate they can match the award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials and in-kind professional services.
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