HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Area residents share resolutions for 2022
To wrap up 2021, we asked residents the following: What are your New Year’s resolutions? AND what are your hopes for 2022?
Ann Goos, Magnolia: My New Year’s resolution for 2022 remains what it has been for years: Striving every day to be a better person. That means being a loving & present friend, an understanding & caring wife, a valuable and dedicated volunteer in my community, and a responsible, effective consultant in my work life. What I hope for in 2022 is pretty simplecheering on and investing in medical research to continue tackling the pandemic and easing the impact on the physical and mental health of a tired world. And, in the words of John Lennon, continuing to imagine all the people living in a world of peace. Here’s to a new year!
Nancy Weinbeck, CEO of Bayview, Uptown: The latest research on behavior and habit change points us to moderation: Less is more. Achievable goals that are within reach and not an overwhelming stretch increases one’s odds of making positive behavioral changes. Not only are ambitious goals difficult to achieve, but failure to achieve them can be demoralizing, which increases our likelihood to double down on the bad habits we were trying to change in the first place. With that in mind, here are my unresolutions for 2022:
• I unresolve to lose 10 pounds in 2022. Instead, I will eat one less cookie. In 2022.
• I unresolve to drink half my body weight in water each day. Instead, I’ll drink a glass of water with at least one meal. In 2022.
• I unresolve to exercise five days a week. Instead, I’ll exercise one day. In 2022.
But seriously, it’s no newsflash that making healthier food choices, increasing activity and socializing play a key role in healthy aging. So eat a little better. Sometimes. Add a few steps to your day. When you can. And check in with a friend or loved one. When you have the
bandwidth. The rewards you get from doing the small things can lead to big changes over time. Wishing you all a healthy and happy 2022.
District 36 Sen. Reuven Carlyle, Queen Anne: We’re living in a time of uncertainty and disequilibrium in our global community. Tensions surrounding climate, COVID, equity, economics, international affairs and challenges to our quality of life seem to be accelerating in real-time. On a serious level, my resolution is to do my part as your state senator to help us all be safe, healthy and to find our way through this challenging time.
More importantly, with deep humility, it is my expectation that I will win the Nobel Peace Prize this year. I am single-handily reducing noise on Queen Anne and Magnolia and across Washington state while simultaneously fighting climate change. I am introducing the most popular bill of the 2022 legislative session: “Cash for Lawn Clunkers!” Simply turn in any gas powered lawn equipment (working or not), buy quiet and clean electric, and you’ll get up to $200 reimbursement under my legislation. One hour of noisy leaf blower (literally) emits same as Seattle to LA drive! I will invite all of the 36th district residents to join me for the award ceremony!
Monica Wooton, Magnolia: In the post traumatic (and, ongoing) stress of COVID, I really believe that gratitude is the ONLY antidote! So for me, it will be a year to embrace thankfulness. I will work through the year long gratitude practice of the book “I Want to Thank You” by Gina Hamadey; resurrect a reenergized mindfulness practice attending compline at St. Mark’s Cathedral on Sunday eves; and, hopefully, starting an active mindfulness meditation group in Magnolia. COVID reminded me so of the importance of breathing … I resolve to watch season three
of Ted Lasso as he already taught us: “Be like a goldfish,” that appreciation and forgiveness are imperative in relationships, “be curious not judgmental” and that “living in the moment, it’s a gift. That’s why they call it the present.” I hope writing and teaching writing will also be big part of my new year to a greater degree ... I welcome you.
Zac Cooper, Cooper’s Optique, Uptown: I am excited to sit down and make some New Year’s Resolutions for 2022. For work I definitely want to beat the 52 events/collaborations we did in 2021 and hopefully hit 75! Personally, I am excited to do more family traveling including Las Vegas, New York, Hawaii and our hometowns Detroit and Omaha! I hope 2022 is just a little better than 2021. I hope that I have the opportunity to continue connecting and helping the Uptown community grown and become all that it has potential to be!
King County District 4 Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles: My New Year’s resolutions are to: 1) lose my COVID weight, which I acknowledge will be tough as I have found it difficult to avoid eating “comfort food” such as Nestle Toll House milk chocolate morsels and homemade breads. I walk and hike a lot, but doing so, unfortunately, doesn’t seem to balance the extra calories; and 2) reduce the stress associated with serving as King County councilmember for District Four, which likely will occur as I’m stepping down from serving as Budget Chair, which I have been for the past two years. Under my leadership we’ve approved a record 13 budgets, including eight COVID budgets, one biennial budget and four supplemental budgets. I’ve enjoyed doing so but that’s enough. Instead, I’ll likely be chairing the Committee of the Whole.
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Dr. Universe: How did you get your
It turns out a lot of kids around the world have been wondering about the answer to this very question— after all, you don’t hear the name “Dr. Universe” every day.
Believe it or not, I wasn’t entirely sure about the origin of my name. But my friends at the Washington State University Libraries had the answer in their historical archives. Yes, the local library is a great place to visit when you have a big question.
As I read through the archives, I learned that I wouldn’t have my name if it weren’t for two people who worked at the university.
One of these people was Tim Steury, who at the time was writer and editor of WSU’s research magazine, “Universe.” The other person was Bob Smith who served as dean of the WSU Graduate School. While most people call me Dr. Universe, my first name is Wendy, and my middle name is Sue. With the last name Universe, that makes my initials W.S.U. You couldn’t ask for a better set of initials, really.
You know, our names are an important part of our identity. Identity means the qualities, beliefs, personality and expressions that make up a person or a group of people. Maybe you even have a nickname that’s part of your identity. Sometimes my friends call me Dr. U for short.
While I was thinking about
Transit services offering free fare, special schedules
Riders can travel without paying fare on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit and Seattle Streetcar as part of their New Year’s Eve celebrations.
“Whether you’re ringing in the New Year from home with friends and family, or planning a night on the town, we are teaming up across the region to offer free transportation and get everyone home safely this New Year’s Eve,” King County Executive Dow Constantine said in a release.
“This is our way of thanking our riders, and offering those who celebrate late into the New Year a safe alternative to getting behind the wheel.”
Masks are required on transit vehicles and while waiting for transit service.
King County Metro: Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule and be fare-free from 4 a.m. Friday (New Year’s Eve), through 4 a.m. Saturday. (New Year’s Day).
Other Metro services operating fare-free include DART, Via to Transit, Ride Pingo to Transit, Community Van and Access service. Via to Transit will operate until 2 a.m. Saturday to accommodate New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The fareboxes and ORCA card readers on Metro buses will be covered to remind customers not to pay.
your question, it also reminded me how scientists often name things, too. For instance, when they discover a new planet, species or element — or come up with a new theory —they have to think of something to call it. In biology, one of the terms for the system of names we use to describe something is called nomenclature. “Nomen” in Latin means “name.” The binominal, or two term, naming system is what biologists around the world use to describe different animals, insects,
bacteria and other living things. The naming system requires both a species name and the genus name. For example, I am a feline, or Felis catus. Some animals have a species name and genus that are the same. For instance, Pica pica is the magpie, a kind of bird. Mola mola is the ocean sunfish. Bison bison is, well, a bison. There’s even a name for these types of names: tautonyms. You are a Homo sapiens, or human. Individual humans have a variety of different names. They come in
all kinds of different languages. All right, here’s a question for you: How did you get your name? Perhaps you can do an investigation of your own.
Ask your family about the origin of your first and last name. Find out if it comes with an interesting story, holds a special meaning, was passed down from someone else or maybe even has a connection to the past. Ask about the stories behind their names, too. When you ask a good question, you never know what you
Sound Transit will operate extended Link light rail service on New Year’s Eve, with 15-minute late night service. The last southbound trip will leave Northgate Station at 1:46 a.m. The last northbound train will leave Angle Lake at 1:37 a.m. Sound Transit will also extend service on select ST Express bus routes. For more information go to the Sound Transit website.
Community Transit: Buses will operate on holiday schedules. For New Year’s Eve, buses and DART service will operate a Sunday bus schedule and will be farefree from 4 a.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday.
Pierce Transit: Buses and paratransit SHUTTLE services will run on a Sunday level of service and are fare-free all- day Friday, from the start of service to the conclusion of service.
Sound Transit: Link light rail and Sound Transit Express buses are fare-free from 4 a.m. Friday, to 2 a.m. Saturday.
Seattle Streetcar: Both street-
cars will operate fare-free New Year’s Eve and operate regular service hours.
King County Water Taxi will not operate on Friday and Saturday.
Seattle Monorail will collect regular fare and is scheduled to operate from Westlake to the Seattle Center until 10:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Service from the center to Westlake will run from 12:20 a.m. to 1 a.m. after the events at the center.
New Year’s Day service
On Saturday, transit customers are reminded that buses and rail service will operate on regular Saturday schedules, and regular valid fare will be required on all services. Details are posted on Metro’s holiday and reduced service page.
New Year’s Day, Sound Transit will operate ST Express and Link light rail on a Saturday schedule. Tacoma Link will operate on a Sunday schedule.
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Spencer Myron Bell
April 23, 1939 - December 31st,
Spencer Myron Bell, age 81 of Queen Anne Hill went to his heavenly home one year ago on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, 2020 surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. He was a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, respected Queen Anne businessman, friend and a man of faith who excelled in acts of service to friends, family and those less fortunate.
Spencer was born in April of 1939 in Seattle to Leland & Leona Bell. He was raised on Queen Anne hill by his mother and wonderful stepfather, Bob Robertson after his father passed away when Spencer was 3 years old. He and his siblings Marliss (Ben Moyle), Myrna (Dick Benskin) and Bruce (Christy Robertson) attended Queen Anne High School. It was at QA High School that he met Karen MacLean and they soon became high school sweethearts, graduating in 1958 and married two years later. In 1959 he entered the United States Marine Corp proudly serving his country for four years. After completing his military service he started Best Plumbing on Queen Anne hill.
Spencer was a long time member of the Samaritan Class at First Free Methodist Church, he served on the QA Chamber of Commerce, QA Helpline Board Member, was a Little League Baseball supporter and volunteer umpire and played Helpline Santa to the delight of his grandchildren. His generosity was many times behind the scenes to others and only known after his passing.
Spencer is survived by his loving wife, Karen, two daughters who miss him immensely, Melissa Breiwick (Randy) and Kathleen Lilleness (Bill) and, and four grandchildren who adored him: Deanna Breiwick, Rachel Breiwick, Jackson Lilleness and Conrad Lilleness, sisters and brother and many nephews and nieces. A special graveside service was held with close family on January 3, 2021. Many thanks to his caregivers who treated him with such beautiful respect.
My hopes for 2022 are, of course, for COVID to end completely but perhaps more realistically to have a minimal number of people be seriously affected by it. I also hope that what we’ve learned from the past two years will be transformative in positive ways, including but not limited to the importance of public health, work flexibility with remote options and needs of essential workers, emergency preparedness, climate change remedies, race/ethnicity equity, affordable housing and permanent supportive housing for those in need, access to affordable quality child care, community needs and public safety, and the importance of all sectors to our economy.
I also dare hope to spend time inside without wearing a mask with my family and friends; drinking the bad coffee when returning to the King County Courthouse for in-person work; taking my two-year-old granddaughter Frances Fern on outings; visiting my 1½-year-old grandson, Eli, in Ithaca, New York; eating out with friends at the wonderful restaurants in my district; attending sports, music, theatre and other large events, including HempFest at Myrtle Edwards Park; eating popcorn at the movies; traveling with my husband. In other words, living freely again. And, finally, I wish for all my 252,000+ D4 constituents and all of our 2.3 million+ King County residents a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous 2022!
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
TS No WA09000270-14-1S TO No 8756943
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: MICHAEL C KIM AND CHONG 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, towit: 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 Servicing 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 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 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.
