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Keeping Boaters, residents speak out on noise his faith City seeks a way to make both sides happy, marine patrol has limits BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com

Vigil for missing boy draws more than 60 people to Heritage Park in Kirkland BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com

usic filled Heritage Park in Kirkland Sunday night as the sun drifted behind the Seattle skyline in the distance. More than 60 people were on hand for “A Night for Sky” to pray for the safe return of now 3-year-old Sky Metalwala and lend support to the boy’s father Solomon Metalwala. But the calm scene, on the sixmonth anniversary of his

disappearance, was in stark contrast to the anxiety that his father and family has faced. “We need to keep the story alive,” said Jesse Mayor, a friend of Solomon who is the administrator of the Find Sky Facebook page. “I know that this event is going to keep it in front of people. Everyone has a reach and we need to get everyone to see Sky’s face.” The event was organized by City Church of Kirkland and Belltown, in Seattle, of [ more VIGIL page 3 ]

Above, Solomon Metalwala stands among friends in Heritage Park in Kirkland during a vigil for his missing 3-year-old son Sky Metalwala Sunday. The vigil marked the six-month anniversary of the boy’s disappearance. Below, members of City Church in Kirkland and Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, hold candles and pray for Sky Metalwala. MATT PHELPS, Kirkland Reporter

Patrolling Lake Washington is a big job - 33.8 square miles big. On any given day, the King County Sheriff ’s Marine Patrol has just one boat on the lake. The department has the ability to deploy up to five boats but that is reserved for special events such as the Fourth of July. The Mercer Island Police Department’s Marine Patrol and the Coast Guard pitch in for events such as Seafair. But it all costs money. “We have resources to address the problems,” said King County Sheriff Sgt. Jim Kanauss. “We only do one boat most days to help the budget.” But the priority for the sheriff ’s department is safety. A recent meeting at Kirkland City Hall between the King County Sheriff ’s Office (KCSO), Kirkland police, Kirkland

city staff, residents and boat owners, was aimed at coming to a compromise on the noise pollution of which some Kirkland residents have grown tired. Doyne Alward, who participated in the meeting, is steadfast in her desire for a noise ordinance. As a Juanita Bay Park ranger volunteer, she often gives tours of the bay to families and children. “I have to talk over the boats to talk to people,” said Alward, noting the noise disrupts her volunteer work and the wildlife. Alward was one of about 50 Kirkland residents and boaters who participated in the meeting. Kirkland resident Steve Diederichs said, “Anything that drives you inside your house,” was too loud. Many people agreed with his response. “It’s a big conversation [ more NOISE page 10 ]

A mother’s lasting gift for the graduate: a website full of wisdom BY PEGGY KUNKEL UW News Lab

Elaine Werffeli wanted to give her son Ryan something meaningful when he graduates this spring from University Prep in Seattle. The answer was a website – filled with wisdom for the future. The Kirkland mom launched “Gems of Insight” on April 24. “The catalyst for me was what’s meaningful that I can pass on to Ryan,” said Werffeli, who

works in the online services division at Microsoft. “If Ryan had the insights, the benefit of people who’d gone before him, this would be a meaningful lasting gift; if only I’d known then what I know now.” Werffeli’s quest for “the gift” grew when she and her family -- husband Claude, Ryan and daughter Julianna -- were in the car together doing college tours. Along the way, they met people excited about Ryan going off on his own. They’d say,

“Let me give you a piece of advice.” The idea of a website emerged. Werffeli recalls, “It was the realization the world doesn’t revolve around just what I think. I began thinking—it’d be real cool to get other people involved--If there’s a place to collect those pieces of information.” She elaborates: “When I think about pieces of advice … I think of them as gems-ordinary people like you and me sharing insights.”

After the family returned home, the idea lay dormant for awhile. Then the school year began flying by and Werffeli thought, “Oh my gosh! We’re starting to (note) the last of things: the last homecoming dance, the last semester. I realized, I’d better get started.” [ more MOM page 9 ]

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Police Blotter The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Kirkland Reporter Police Blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Kirkland, which average about 1,000 per week. Between May 1-7, the Kirkland Police Department reported 414 traffic violations (three DUIs), 44 alarm calls, 21 car accidents, 22 noise complaints, 12 thefts, 19 car prowls, 10 domestic violence calls, nine calls for harassment, 11 acts of fraud, 17 calls of a disturbance, six calls for illegal substances and 10 calls of civil disturbance. At least 43 people were arrested.

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May 7 Assault: 10:15 p.m., 11200 block of N.E. 124th Street. A 22-year-old Kirkland man and a 20-year-old Kirkland female were arrested after they punched, bit and kicked a woman who is four months pregnant. The woman had minor injuries but was transported to Evergreen Hospital for an evaluation. The female suspect was also cited for being drunk and underage.

woman, who was also found to have broken $1,800 worth of artistic vases during the argument.

May 4 Domestic: 6:52 p.m., 12500 block of N.E. 145th Street. A 56-year-old Kirkland man was arrested after he slapped his wife on the arm to get her to calm down.

May 2 Domestic: 2:39 p.m., 12700 block of N.E. 80th Street. A 38-year-old Kirkland man was arrested on a disturbance call.

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the vigil is also good for Solomon. “We knew we had to do something because Solomon was getting depressed,” said Terry. “He is not a guy that gets depressed.” Solomon said that he has gained strength from his faith and the people around him. “Without family and friends how can you live a normal life?” asked Solomon, who has also gone back to school for accounting. “You can’t do it without a church.” Sky allegedly went missing in November while in the custody of his mother, Redmond resident Julia Biryukova, who has not talked to media or the police about the disappearance. She and Solomon had been in the midst of a bitter divorce and custody battle for their two children. Biryukova told police her car ran out of gas the morn-

ing of the disappearance, as she attempted to take the boy to the hospital. She left the boy in the unlocked car at the 2400 block of 112th Avenue Northeast while she walked with Maile to get help. When she returned to the car, approximately an hour later, he was gone, according to Biryukova. Police later tested the car and found that it had gas and there were no mechanical issues. The Bellevue Police Department are continuing to investigate the case. “There is still no releasable information from the detectives,” said Bellevue Police Department spokesperson Carla IaFrante. “It is still a very active missing child case and are hoping for the safe return of Sky.” Solomon addressed his family, friends and media in attendance on Sunday and told them the Sunday morn-

out to the small crowd as the sun disappeared. Solomon won’t speculate on the well-being of Sky, but he insist that Biryukova holds the key to finding the boy. “She is taking advice from her lawyer,” said Solomon, who has called his now exwife a coward. “I don’t get it.” Terry said that she is hiding behind the fifth amendment: “It is selfish and a short-term fix.” Solomon said that he is trying to not get angry. “I am more focused on getting Sky justice,” said Solomon. Anyone with information on the case is urged to call the Bellevue Police tip line at 425577-5656 or email pdtipline@ bellevuewa.gov.

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Peter Denton and Dana Pierce lead the vigil in prayer and song. MATT PHELPS,

Solomon has done nearly 140 media interviews. Mayor asked everyone in attendance to get involved with the search’s social media campaign. “Every person here can reach 500 people and altogether can reach 30,000,” said Mayor. “Every person can help get the word out … There is someone out there who doesn’t know what they know, who has seen him every day and doesn’t know he is missing.” Those who spoke gave Solomon high praise for his faith, hope and resolve. Solomon’s friends from City Church, Peter Denton and Dana Pierce, led the group in spiritual song and prayer. Candles were passed

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which Solomon is a devout member. The cause has been relatively quiet since the last candle-light vigil, which took place in downtown Bellevue on Feb. 18, other than a few media interviews. That vigil also had around 60 people attending but was organized by the group Search and Seek. “I needed to kind of regroup and focus on both of us,” said Solomon referring to his 5-year-old daughter Maile of whom he has gained full custody. “She is a little girl and she has been through a lot. I had to become a dad again.” Solomon said that his daughter has started preschool and is “very stable,” living in Kirkland. His attorney Clay Terry, who has been at Solomon’s side for most of the past six months, said that Maile has had to be reintroduced to the Metalwalas. But getting to know her family on her father’s side was not the only thing the little girl has had to relearn. Terry and Solomon said that Maile was severely underweight and was not in good condition when she was turned over to CPS. “This little girl was told to walk in circles in her room for exercise because her mother would not take her outside,” said Terry. But the attorney said that

ing Sky went missing was like any other. He got up, got dressed and got ready to go to church, when police arrived at his home in Kirkland. The police told Solomon that Sky was missing and asked if the boy was in the house. “I said if he was here he wouldn’t be missing,” said Solomon, who only had 20 minutes to process what was happening before going to the Bellevue Police Department. “I was shaking. I didn’t know what was going on.” Solomon said that he is also doing everything he can to find Sky for his sister. He said he wants Maile to know he did everything he could to find her brother. That internet footprint is becoming very large, as

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“You show up in the marine boat and they all stop. You disappear and oh my gosh it is Christmas time,“ said Steve Diederichs (page 1).

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City should adopt aquatic noise ordinance

Yes: 36% No: 64%

oat enthusiasts flock to Lake Washington – especially the popular Juanita Bay – during the boating season to fish, water ski and for other recreational purposes. For some, this signals the start of summer and a time to relax and have fun. For others, more boaters on the bay means irritating loud engines, obnoxious parties and loud music. What’s a city to do to maintain balance for lakefront residents and park users who don’t want the noise nuisance, as well as boaters who say it’s no big deal? The Kirkland City Council is considering a new aquatic noise ordinance and a draft ordinance is tentatively scheduled for June 5. It’s a good move. The city first adopted its current boating regulations in 1960. Many things have changed in 50-plus years, including technology and newer – and louder – boat engines. Some believe the issue of adopting a noise ordinance is an assault on boaters’ personal freedoms (see Jim Scapinni’s letter below). But this leaves out the other side of the issue. Don’t homeowners and park users have the personal right to enjoy their freedom of peace and quiet? An aquatic noise ordinance would help establish some ground rules for boaters, including what noise standards should

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The city will have to decide how to measure noise, whether variances should be allowed for special events and whether to impose fines or criminal penalties for violations. The economic timing is probably not right to employ more marine units to help patrol the lake. However, the Kirkland Police Department should partner with the King County Sheriff ’s Marine Patrol and find a way to work together to curb noise. The city could also utilize residents who feel strongly about enforcement, perhaps creating some sort of volunteer patrol. Public outreach is also necessary. However a new noise ordinance pans out, the city should listen to all sides and strike a good balance.

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be used at various times of day. During the recent informational meeting at City Hall, some residents suggested that the city consider imposing a speed and time-of-day limit in Juanita Bay to curb engine noise. That’s a good idea too, as actually measuring decibels on the water is difficult, not to mention expensive for enforcement officials to have the right equipment to take those measurements. Allowable noise levels should also be spelled out, whether it’s music, voices or engines. How to enforce a new aquatic noise ordinance, of course, will be the city’s greatest challenge.

What a great edition of the Kirkland Reporter this last Thursday! I loved the articles about new or little known businesses in the area. The human interest and city business stories were great. Where it usually takes me a few minutes to read the Reporter, this last week’s issue kept me engaged for nearly an hour. Thank you for all your efforts and keep up the good work!

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Be mindful of restricting access to Juanita Bay Regarding the proposed amendments to KMC Title 14, this is a contentious issue and certainly seemed to get people fired up. I am not typing this letter today out of anger or resentment, but rather to hopefully compel the city to truly think about the past reaction of its citizens. The negative response last time was significant. The public

(in my opinion) believes this In closing it’s worth mentionissue to be an assault on their ing that elections in this town personal freedoms brought about are often relatively close. Most by an elitist few. This could be of the time in my recollection only a partial truth, but in the the winner is separated from public arena perception becomes the loser by less than a 400-500 reality. votes. I ask the city to be mindful of A fired up public using social trying too hard to restrict access media could push a candidate to Kirkland’s Juanita Bay. No one into office fairly easily in a city would disagree that safety of 80,000-plus with elecshould be paramount tions going the way they while people enjoy the do here, so why give SOUND water, but it’s a quick trip potential opponents mafrom a safety message to terial to work with? Just a a perception of someone thought. trying to “take the bay away.” Jim Scapinni, Kirkland I encourage the city to promote safety, listen to the public and their requests for policing on the bay (done by KPD). Encourage the fire department to promote a water safety message. By a unanimous vote, the Maybe hand out materials at the council decided to extend the boat launch, place new signage at BN zoning moratorium vote anpublic beaches and docks, show other six months. The attorneys a presence on the water (get a representing the applicant for an fire/rescue boat). unlimited land-use density said All of these things I would the city was illegal to continue think should be tried before the moratorium because there just writing laws that can’t be enforced and will sour the public was no reason to continue it. They were wrong. opinion of those who proposed There were more than two the changes and the city governdozen citizens in red that atment as a whole. tended the council meeting.

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Concerned citizens of the organized movement called STOP and other individual proponents had their say. There was a strong reason to continue the moratorium. The Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.070) and the city’s own mission statement adopted by the council says council members are “committed to the enhancement of Kirkland as a community for living, working and leisure with an excellent quality of life which preserves the City’s existing charm and natural amenities.” It hasn’t been done – yet. In order for that to happen, the codes for land use and zoning should be changed to agree with each other and that supports the housing element of the GMA and the city’s mission statement. I would hope Councilman Nixon agrees. Now is the time for transparency. Communications between the council and Planning Commission is needed. The goal of maintaining an excellent quality of life in Kirkland should be our highest priority.

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Competition puts potential cross Kirkland trail’s safety in view BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com

he City of Kirkland finalized the purchase of the old Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line through the city on April 13 for $5 million. But what now for the 5.75 mile stretch? One of the main ideas is for the rail line to be converted into a Cross Kirkland Trail for bikers, walkers and runners. But there are many issues with using the trail in that manner. One of the main questions has been a tough issue in Kirkland for years - how to safely get those non-motorized commuters across the street safely. A competition between students from four different universities, held at Seattle University’s Center for Urban Horticulture on April 27, attempted to answer that question. “It really turned out very well,” said Seattle University student coordinator for civil engineering Maureen O’Sullivan. “I was really surprised at the depth to which some of the teams went. Some of the teams went out to the sites to see them firsthand.” The competition came about through the American Society of Civil Engineers Conference. “These competitions are usually for structures but we wanted to do something different so we chose transportation,” said O’Sullivan. Seattle Univerity’s Evan Niimoto and Jason Huyhn won the competition, receiving three first-place votes for cost effectiveness and simple solutions, while the Oregon Institute of Technology’s team of Matt Nicholson and Seth Hernandez came in second with two first-place votes, primarily on its focus of safety. “I thought it would be a great learning experience where I would learn more in

Seattle University students Jason Huyhn and Evan Niimoto, front, won the American Society of Civil Engineers competition organized by Seattle University and the City of Kirkland. They stand with judges, from left, Dave Ramsay, Paulo Nunes Ueno, Larry Toedtli, Amy Walen and David Godfrey. CONTRIBUTED the field of work I am passionate about, as well as get the opportunity to solve a real life problem,” said Niimoto. “I also wanted to use this opportunity to practice my public speaking and network with others in the field, considering I haven’t got around to doing that much yet, being only a sophomore.” He added that the most difficult part was finding the time to work on the project. The competition was judged by Kirkland City Councilwoman Amy Walen, City of Kirkland Transportation Engineering Manager David Godfrey, former Kirkland City Manager Dave Ramsay, Seattle Children’s Hospital transportation Director Paulo Nunes Ueno and Transpo Group Principal Larry Toedtli. “It was probably one of the most fun things I have done since being a council member,” said Walen. “They are all very smart kids and it was obvious the competition meant a lot to them.” Each team analyzed the six intersections between the rail line and surface streets in Kirkland. Many of the

changes involved removing site, it definitely helped spark railroad crossing warnings on new ideas in my head as well the pavement and train cross- as modify what I thought ing signals. Most of the interwould work before I had seen sections have different issues the site.” associated with them such Niimoto said he did not as inclines, being on a curve, expect cars to be driving so poor lighting, high vehicle fast in particular areas that speed, high traffic areas, low had low posted speed limits. traffic areas and long crossing In those intersections, he and distances, among others. his partner thought it would Some of the ideas for mak- not require much work but ing the crossings more safe did warrant a traffic calming were to install speed humps device such as speed humps. for cars, signage, pavement Some recommended lights, concrete walkways diverting the trail to relato the trail, new stop-line tively closer motor vehicle striping for motor intersections for easier vehicles, installing pedestrian crossing. KIRKLAND islands to slow cars One suggestion was and to split lanes to use something that of traffic for easier Kirkland has already pedestrian crossing installed at some high and more lighting. traffic pedestrian cross“I had only seen the interings - cross flags. sections on Google Earth and High traffic intersections AutoCAD,” said Niimoto. had more issues than side“From those images and data, street crossings. I was able to immediately One of the most complicome up with preliminary cated intersections to deal ideas for how I wanted to with was in Totem Lake, create the crossings. However, where the rail crosses N.E. getting to see the site from ev- 124th and Totem Lake Blvd. ery angle and knowing how consecutively. people drive through the area “Actually going out there was difficult without actually just confirmed that it would having seen it. By seeing the not be feasible to place

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crossings approximately 70 feet from a major signalized intersection, nor would it be feasible to put in a grade separation,” said Niimoto. “Also, walking through the crosswalks at the intersection took forever, due to the long signal timing. Therefore I thought to myself… if I were a pedestrian, I would just jaywalk.” Cost estimates for the students varied as widely as their ideas. The Seattle University students thought their changes to the rail line crossings would come to $153,000, while the students from Idaho State University estimated more than $406,000 for their project. “It was also difficult at times to find some information regarding costs and regulations for every little detail,” said Niimoto. “Nevertheless, I had so much fun doing all the work that I did for this competition. I can honestly say that those 12-hour days in the CAD lab I was having a blast.” The biggest difference between the two submissions was how they handled the double crossing in Totem

Lake. While the SU students maintained the current crosswalk style, ISU students opted for a pedestrian bridge. “The Seattle University students came to Kirkland and took photos,” said Walen. “They were very technical in their approach.” ISU students approached the intersection by rerouting the trail along the sidewalks, widening the sidewalks and syncing the existing traffic signals for crossing. One of the biggest cost differences came at the 132nd Place N.E. intersection. SU’s overhead signage and lights were nearly $44,000 more than the ISU students’ idea to finish the trail just prior to the Redmond boundary. Oregon Institute of Technology came up with some creative ways to make the trail safer for pedestrians at the crossings by snaking the trail to create a perpendicular crossing as most of the crossings are diagonal. “They did a great job of presenting the whole picture,” said Walen, who noted that the university is in Klamath Falls, Ore. where there is a popular pedestrian trail. “But they were very careful about safety.” The students from the University of Idaho also attempted to make crossings more perpendicular. The point of this is to give the motorized traffic a better lineof-sight at the crossings. OIT students dealt with the double crossing in Totem Lake with a new timing scenario for the traffic signals, giving the trail an all way stoppage of vehicles at the same time. “I also learned a lot about Kirkland’s active Transportation Plan and will take away a lot of its ideas to implement in other potential projects I may ever be working on,” said Niimoto.

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Juanita Friday Market opens Friday Spending the day at the beach is about to get better. The Juanita Friday Market opens May 11 and is moving back to the beach side of Juanita Beach Park, 9703 N.E. Juanita Drive, Kirkland. A visit to the market is a perfect way to start

Free event marks 20th International Migratory Bird Day

the weekend. The farmers market features a wide variety of delicious fruits, beautiful flowers and fresh produce grown locally in the state of Washington. Free kid’s craft and puppet shows every first Friday of the month. The market will host community booths with special guests and live music all season long. For more information go to www.kirklandwa.gov/JuanitaFridayMarket or contact Tina Lathia, Kirkland Parks & Community Services Department, 425-587-3385 or FridayMarket@kirklandwa. gov.

Curious kids and natureloving adults are invited to join a day of outdoor fun on Saturday, May 12, at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland, during this year’s free International Migratory Bird Day festivities from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Kids can play at being birds on the wing in the active and educational

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stickers and tattoos. All ages can join in guided nature walks to see which spring species are visiting the park. Birders will be looking out for warblers, swallows, and May migrants such as Black-headed Grosbeaks, Cedar Waxwings, Common Yellowthroats, and Rufous Hummingbirds. Eastside Audubon and the Eastside Park Rangers are co-hosting the celebration. Photographer Aaron Baggenstos, whose book “Wildlife of Lake Washington” features numerous pictures from Juanita Bay

Park, will have a booth. So will Sustainable Kirkland, Green Kirkland Partnership, and the Wild Bird Center from Kirkland’s Houghton neighborhood. The free event is one of 500 that will be held in North America on the theme “Connecting People to Birds” for the 20th International Migratory Bird Day. For background, see the Environment for the Americas website at www. birdday.org. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. Free parking for Juanita Bay Park is at 2201 Market St.

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Fitness teacher, 70, makes ‘em shake, rattle and roll greeting students, Miller selects music, draws a funny picture, and writes a “I celebrated my 70th motivating message on the birthday this month. My board. During the warmsecret? No fear.” up you hear her instrucMeet Jane Miller, a fittions: “Breathe in, blow it ness instructor at the North out.” Kirkland Community Then the song “Shake Center. Rattle and Roll” reverberMiller seeks to motiates throughout the room. vate her class with humor Students run and exercise and touch. Bonus? She’s to the music under Miller’s committed guidance. to getting her “Let’s Go students fit. To The Tracy HarriHop” sets son, recreation students coordinator leaping as for the city she shouts of Kirkland, “right step, says: “Jane turn, sashay, has taught change, fitness over 27 twist!” years. When Some stuI learned she dents indiwas turning cate they’re Jane Miller 70, I couldn’t tired. Miller believe it smiles and as she is so instructs remarkably fit and acthem: “Yell ‘Ohhhhhhh!’ tive. There’s such camaraWhen you’re tired, it helps, derie in her classes between doesn’t it?” The students students; they motivate moan. each other, have coffee Meanwhile, sparks of together, celebrate achievehumor fly between teacher ments and milestones. If and class, delighting everysomeone doesn’t show up, one as they joke, sing and they call to find out why.” have fun. It’s inspiring to observe Lana Starr, a year older the spirited teacher at than Miller, remarks: “We work. While smiling and don’t have to wear makeup BY PEGGY KUNKEL

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“My passion is making people feel better; people don’t always get enough touching.”

and cute outfits—it is too early for that! Everyone’s laughing, singing and so friendly; we care about each other.” Linda Murphy, recreation manager for the city of Kirkland who joined the class over a year ago, says that “Jane motivates – it goes beyond fitness; these ladies have bonded to support one another on a daily basis. When I tell my friends how much I enjoy my class and tell them I work out at 7 a.m. with ladies 40 to 80-plus years old, they can’t believe I get a workout. But I can tell you, we do!” Murphy, focusing on her triceps, yells: “Jane has the strongest triceps in the Northwest!” Another student, Midge Connor, responds, “I don’t even know what triceps are!” For new students, Miller advises: “Don’t worry about steps, choreography; just get your feet moving, we’re here to have fun!” During a personal interview in April, Miller says she received her certification at Golden Aerobics in Kirkland. “My daughter was teaching aerobic classes,” she recalled. “I didn’t think I

could, but she said yes you can! So I did.” Miller grew up in Eastern Washington where her 94 year-old mother, sister and brother still reside. Now living in Redmond, mother of two daughters and one son, Miller says she used to clean houses for work. “People came home thrilled; they’d say, ‘It’s Jane’s touch,’” she recalls. “I’d say, you know you have to love me because if you don’t, I’m not meant to be in your castle.” In addition to teaching fitness classes, Miller is a licensed massage therapist. “My passion is making people feel better; people don’t always get enough touching.” Miller smiles and notes: “I call my business ‘Jane’s Touch.’” Meanwhile, back in the fitness class at the North Kirkland Community Center, the energy is flowing. One student quips, “I feel like I’m at a show in Las Vegas!” Miller’s tips for health and fitness: Have a sense of humor; don’t take life so seriously, life is short. Just take a deep breath (but not too deep). Watch calories, watch your diet and burn calories;

Jane Miller, age 70, is a fitness instructor at the North Kirkland Community Center. PEGGY KUNKEL, UW News Lab “Those are just basic,” Miller says. Work out with kindred spirits. “You’re more apt to be successful if you’re with a group of women whom you like, and they like you. We care if you come to class; this is not just a class

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Kirkland police officers and the FBI responded to a report of a bank robbery at the Key Bank on Juanita Drive at approximately 9:30 a.m. May 3 in the Juanita neighborhood. Police used K9 tracking dogs, but the suspect got away on foot. “He may have had a car in the area,” said Kirkland Police Lt. Mike Murray. “He didn’t show a weapon and just passed a note. Then he just walked out calm as can be.” Murray added that the man did say he had a

weapon. According to the FBI, that the man is in his early 30s to 40s, 5-feet-10 to six feet tall, with a medium build at approximately 150180 pounds. The profile of the robbery matches six other unsolved bank robberies in the area, Murray added. Those robbers were: Jan. 10 at Opus Bank in Shoreline; Feb. 13 at Key Bank in Bellevue; March 20: at Union Bank in Bothell and April 19 at the Bank of Washington in Lynnwood. Anyone with information on the robberies or the suspect is urged to call Crime

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Kirkland police have closed N.E. 131st Way between 94th Ave. and 90th Ave. due to a motor vehicle accident investigation on May 4. “The at-fault driver was driving up the hill and the victim was coming down the hill,” said Kirkland Police Department spokesperson Audra Webber. “The at-fault driver hit the guardrail and has a head injury.” The windy street goes

up a hill with a deep ravine on one side that is blocked by a guardrail. It is a main thoroughfare that connects the Juanita neighborhood with the Finn Hill neighborhood of Kirkland. The accident occurred around 3 p.m. on Friday. The at-fault driver was transported to Harborview, while the other driver was attended to by emergency personnel at the scene and was allowed to return home. “We are just waiting for the traffic investiga-

tors to finish their work,” said Webber from the scene, where police have blocked the busy arterial.

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Kirkland police detectives responded to a possible gunshot that left a hole in an apartment wall in the Totem Lake neighborhood on May 1. A man who lives in the undisclosed apartment complex called police to report that he heard the gunshot the evening of May 1, said Kirkland Lt.

Mike Murray. “He found a (gunshot) hole in the common wall with another apartment,” said Murray, noting authorities are not releasing the name of the apartment yet as the investigation is still very preliminary. No injuries were reported and the police do not have any suspect information.

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they will get the wisdom of those who followed before, so beneficial.” What does Ryan think? “I think it’s pretty unique,” he said in an email. “ It’s not something I’ve heard of other people getting for graduation, that’s for sure. But I’m also very excited--it definitely shows effort and thought. My favorite gem? ‘Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.’” Ryan, 18, plans attending Northwestern University in Illinois. His mother’s goal: obtain 500 gems before September. You’re invited to visit Gems of Insight at Gemsofinsight.com; it’s also on Facebook and Twitter.

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Werffeli’s husband recalled the idea’s early days in a recent phone interview. “When Elaine began this project, each of us wrote our individual lists of personal gems and then shared notes. It was remarkably fun and revealing comparing lists. I couldn’t be more proud of her.” Werffeli created different shapes for gems to reflect the individuals giving advice, whether it’s grandparents, parents, teachers or others. Different colors represent different themes such as friendship, success, motivation... The combination of shape and color reveals who’s talking and what they’re talking about. You can navigate the site by different pathways, vote on favorite quotes, etc. The unique feature of this website, Werffeli noted, is that it consists of contributions from people like you and me, not famous people. Werffeli drew upon her experience at Microsoft while creating the site. “I love my job--after 21

years, I still feel that same passion about it,” she said. Werffeli’s team answers business questions by analyzing marketing data. This helps determine product and marketing strategies. She noted, “It’s important to have an impact on business to make a difference, my passion. We make a difference.” Making a difference, of course, is also what’s behind the creation of Ryan’s site as well. Many of Werffeli’s family members and friends applauded the idea. “It’s a good way to connect and reach out to our kids,” said Manjusha Deo, a friend. “Kids today are online most of the time. They seem to absorb information better from Internet than books.” Kelly Herrington, director of college counseling at University Prep, said, “A brilliant idea! As seniors look into the next stage of their life,

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to have,” said City of Kirkland Communications Program Manager Marie Stake, who led the meeting. The crowd split up into four separate manageable groups. Each had a moderator from the city’s staff and discussed the issues and what can be done to manage the noise through a city ordinance. City staff listened to the discussion in order to craft a new aquatic noise ordinance. The city council will receive update on May Martin Namazi (right), whose family owns a boat that is moored on 15 and a draft ordinance is Lake Washington, sounds off on why he doesn’t support an aquatic noise tentatively scheduled for ordinance in the City of Kirkland during an informational meeting at June 5. Kirkland City Hall on May 3. CARRIE WOOD, Kirkland Reporter Most agreed that loud more police presence to to the middle of the lake. music from the boats was deter noise. They currently contract out the biggest concern. As it “My personal problem to KCSO for patrols. currently stands, the only is Moss Bay, summer days, Hamilton said that most noise ordinance for Lake dark nights,” he said. of the increased concerns Washington is at the state In addition, he said for noise and safety are level and concerns decibel neighboring jurisdictions centered around the only levels of boat engines. should work together to secluded inlet on Lake Many residents proposed come up with consistent Washington – Juanita Bay. a speed and time-of-day The Sheriff ’s Marine limit in Juanita Bay to curb regulations. “Union Bay solved their Patrol is based at Carilthe engine noise, extending lon Point. Many law out the wake zone and put- problem by prohibiting water skis,” said Peterson. enforcement personnel in ting up signage in the bay. “Now they all come to attendance said that it is One of the reasons for a Lake Washington. I wish difficult to enforce decibel speed limit is that actually they would let more activlevels on the water as measuring decibels on the ity go on over there again sound travels differently water is difficult, accordthan on land. ing to Chris Bedker, KCSO so they wouldn’t all come to us.” The laws around the deputy. But some think the curlake and even around the “Twenty-one- to 35-foot rent ordinance is enough. state differ as much as the boats are typically the “In general communities they serve. loudest,” said “You show up in I’m against all And while Kirkland has no Bedker. “You the marine boat regulations,” said aquatic noise ordinance, really won’t see and they all stop. Martin Namazi, boaters have a 50 foot anyone (measurYou disappear and whose family noise ordinance in Seattle. ing decibels) oh my gosh it is owns a boat that One resident pointed out because of how Christmas time.” is moored on that 50 feet can be the much time and Steve Diederichs Lake Washington. length of a boat. training it takes.” In his opinion “Every community is Sheriff ’s deputhere is no need different and they are all ties will typically to change them over the place on this,” said give out tickets now. Hamilton. for unmuffled boats. “We are looking for a Another issue is how “There is a state ordisolution so we can be more long it takes for sheriff nance but it is not practiresponsive,” said Hamilton. boats to travel on the cal,” said Bedker. “A muf“But we have no desire to lake. The 22 mile distance fler is a physical thing.” be the fun police.” from end-to-end takes Bedker said that KCSO But there are no laws on patrol boats 30 minutes to writes about 300-350 tickthe books for loud music respond, 20 minutes for an ets on the water a year. emergency such as a fire. “Between Lake Washing- or voices on the water. “The music is far and “You show up in the ton and Sammamish the away more intrusive than marine boat and they all majority are in Kirkland,” the voices,” said kayaker stop,” said Diederichs. “You said Bedker. “We do most Terry Durfee. disappear and oh my gosh of our work in your city. One Kirkland resident it is Christmas time.” That is why we are eager to suggested posting a beacon But another issue has be here.” been residents who were The current boating reg- at Juanita Beach with a reluctant to call 911 for ulations for Lake Washing- light at the top connected to a decibel meter. The excessive noise. ton were enacted in 1960 light would go on when the “Some people were not - the last year of Dwight boats were too loud and calling 911 to see how bad Eisenhower’s presidency. alert the marine patrol. it would get,” said Kanauss. “Boating technology has Another suggestion was to “We can’t do anything if no certainly changed since utilize volunteers to monione calls us.” then,” said Kirkland Police tor the sound and alert The conversation began Capt. Bill Hamilton. police when it gets too a month ago when the Kirkland resident Glenn loud. Kirkland police have Kirkland City Council Peterson, who lives on used citizen volunteers in took up a proposal to curb Moss Bay and hears the other capacities. noise and “rafting” issues, noise firsthand, suggested Although they do not primarily on Juanita Bay. the city implement a noise The city will only attempt ordinance in general for all have a patrol boat, the Kirkland Police Departto deal with the noise issue areas by Lake Washington. ment has jurisdiction out this summer. He also said the lake needs

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The Best of Kirkland 2012

Contest highlights Kirkland’s best 20

and people right here in Kirkland. The Best of Kirkland will offer some of your neighbors’ favorites. Thank you to all of you who took time to take part in this survey. Remember, shop, dine and play locally whenever possible! Carrie Wood

EDITOR’s NOTE

People Chiropractor WINNER: Dr. Carson Odegard FINALIST: Dr. Lew Estabrook; Dr. Paul Krause

Dentist WINNER: Dr. Bernard Pak, Kirkland Smiles FINALISTS: Dr. Ryan Fox, General Dentist; Ben Green DDS, Kirkland Family Dentistry

Financial Advisor WINNER: Rob Bush,

Valley Insurance FINALISTS: Rob Ahrendt, Edward Jones; Kirkland Financial

Insurance Agent WINNER: First Rate Insurance FINALISTS: Rob Bush, Valley Insurance; Jeff Sands, State Farm

Physical Therapist WINNER: Whitesel Pro Therapy, Kirkland FINALISTS: Lake Washington Physical Therapy, Kirkland; Olympic Physical Therapist, Kirkland

Physician WINNER: Dr. Brad Shoup, Totem Lake Family Medical FINALISTS: Dr. Michael Hunter, Evergreen Oncology; Alexis David, Lakeshore Clinic TIE: Dr. Debra Chaput, Lake Shore Clinic

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Prize drawing winner! WINNER: Carol Parker, ReMax FINALISTS: Wolf Puls, Windermere; Sarah Reed, Re-Max TIE: Lydia Geline, Windermere

Teacher WINNER: Molly Carson, Bucky Beaver Preschool FINALISTS: Pam

Jeanie Strathern, of Kirkland, was the winner of the Reporter’s Best of Kirkland ballot drawing. She won a $200 gift card, courtesy of Fred Meyer in Kirkland. RENEE WALDEN, Kirkland Reporter Pope, Special Education Teacher; Leslie Paige, Thoreau Elementary

Veterinarian WINNER: Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital FINALISTS: Dr. Wendy Bernstein, Critter Doctor; Evergreen Veterinary Hospital

Best Child Care WINNER: Kindercare FINALISTS: Elite Kids, Kirkland; Little People School, Kirkland

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ere are the results of the 3rd Annual Best of Kirkland 2012 contest! We sure enjoy putting this section together and what a great turnout we had this year. We gave our readers the opportunity to vote for their favorite people, places and things in the City of Kirkland. We had more than 1,000 of your neighbors and friends who either voted on our website or sent their ballot in by mail. This is a good way to learn about people and places in our community. Maybe you haven’t tried the Mexican restaurant that was voted one of the best places to eat or, you’ve been looking for a new dentist or clinic to go to. How about a good place to go for coffee or a place to dine on date night? Need some ideas about where to go in your neighborhood for a good realtor? There are great places

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The Best of Kirkland 2012 FINALISTS: Jimmy Johns, Milagro Cantina

Best Customer Service

FINALISTS: Bucky Beaver Preschool; Bombaii Cutters TIE: Zoe’s Hair Salon

Best Place to Take Date

WINNER: Bombaii Cutters FINALISTS: X Gym, Bernard Pak

WINNER: Anthony’s Home Port

WINNER: Yuppie Pawn – Tavern

Best Restaurants Asian Cuisine BEST OF

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FINALISTS: Kirkland Marina; Juanita Beach & Park

Most Unique Business

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WINNER: Rikki Rikki FINALISTS: Tommy Thai’s; Asian Wok

Italian Cuisine

WINNER: Hoffmans FINALISTS: Country Side Donuts; French Bakery

WINNER: Cafe Veloce FINALISTS: Ristorante Paradiso; Olive Garden

Lunch

Best Coffee & Espresso Bar

Best Burger WINNER: Burgermaster FINALISTS: Kidd Valley; The Slip

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WINNER: Starbucks FINALISTS: Zoka; Urban Coffee Lounge

WINNER: Santorini FINALISTS: Azteca; Yuppie Tavern TIE: Purple Wine Bar/ Purple Cafe

Breakfast

Mexican Cuisine

WINNER: George’s FINALISTS: Brown Bag Cafe; Original Pancake House

WINNER: Cactus FINALISTS: Tres Hermanos; Milagro Cantina

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Clothing Store WINNER: Ross FINALISTS: Chez Chic; Fred Meyer

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WINNER: Ragamoffyn’s FINALISTS: Absolutely Fabulous; Champagne Taste

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Businesses

Eye Care

Auto Care WINNER: Jays FINALISTS: Lee Johnson; Omni Brake

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Best Bar / Nightclub

WINNER: Eye Dentity FINALISTS: Kirkland Vision Center; Costco

Fitness Center WINNER: Xgym FINALISTS: 24 Hour Fitness; Golds Gym

WINNER: Central Club

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The Best of Kirkland 2012 Flower Shop WINNER: Fena Flowers FINALISTS: QFC; Brittany Flowers FINALISTS: QFC; Brittany Flowers

Gift / Book Store WINNER: Park Place Books FINALISTS: Yuppie Pawn; Chalet Cadeau

Hair Salon / Barber

WINNER: BB Nails FINALISTS: Nail & You; Trendz

FINALISTS: Woodmark; Carlton Inn

WINNER: Zo Hair Salon FINALISTS: Bombaii Cutter; The Shoppe

Home Interiors WINNER: Dania FINALISTS: Haley’s Cottage; Simplicity Decor

Hotels WINNER: Heathman

Jewelry Store

Pet Care / Services / Supplies

WINNER: Warrens FINALISTS: Lake Street Diamond Company; Fred Meyer

Medical Center

WINNER: Dennys Pet World FINALISTS: Dooleys Dog House; Pup Strut

WINNER: Evergreen FINALISTS: Virginia Mason; Lakeshore Clinic

Professional Cleaners

Nail Salon

WINNER: Bakkers FINALISTS: Fox Clean-

Tanning

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WINNER: Rock Star FINALISTS: Desert Sun; Seattle Sun Tan

WINNER: Merrill Garden FINALISTS: Madison House; Aegis Living

Yoga WINNER: Ashram Yoga FINALISTS: Sole Ease Holistic Yoga Spa; Hot Yoga of Kirkland

Spa Services WINNER: Soul Ease FINALISTS: Heathman; Massage Envy

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This year’s 7 Hills of Kirkland cycling to end homelessness ride, presented by major sponsor Evergreen Healthcare and supported by the Kirkland Kiwanis, will be held on May 28. Bill Thorness, cyclist and author of “Biking Puget Sound,” will kick off the event on Friday, May 25 with a complimentary reception and special book signing event for registered cyclists at Evergreen Hospital (by reservation only). The Kirkland Kiwanis will also put on their 3rd Annual “Pancaking to End Homelessness” Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 26 at the Peter Kirk Center. This event is open to all and ticket sales benefit KITH. The main event of the weekend, the 7 Hills of Kirkland annual ride, begins and ends at Kirkland Marina Park and takes place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 28. The 7 Hills of Kirkland is one of the Northwest’s premier cycling events. Since 1996, this major fund raiser attracts riders from all over the Seattle Metro area and greater Eastside, California and throughout the west coast, and

Andrea Hood had numerous obstacles to as far away as France and the UK. Renowned overcome in order to graduate college and for its scenic and challenging routes, delicious food, great support, plus a bagpiper, the 7 Hills become a massage therapist. Not one of those challenges could derail her dreams. of Kirkland is a challenge not to be missed. Hood, a 39-year-old single mother, overTeams are welcome and encouraged. came an illness, transitional housing, and Registration fees range from $30-$60. All learning disabilities on her way to earning a proceeds benefit KITH’s programs to help massage therapy certificate at Seattle’s EverEastside families who are homeless to gain est College. Along the way, Hood’s stability and self-sufficiency. The inspirational story earned her the 2012 committee’s planning for sun college’s 2011 Dream Award. and predicts a sell-out, so riders will “Andrea is an excellent student want to register early. Businesses and with one of the most positive attiother local non-profits support KITH tudes I have ever seen,” said Stefanie and the 7 Hills of Kirkland event by Finkelstein, president of Seattle’s sponsoring the event at a variety of Everest College. “She was the first levels. A Village of booth sponsors at Andrea Hood one to offer support to anyone in a Marina Park on Memorial Day makes bind, and always maintained a smile the event festive and informative for participants and friends who meet them at the on her face. Watching her receive her massage certificate at graduation was very excitfinish line. ing for all of us. Andrea is a true testament The 7 Hills of Kirkland is a volunteer-run that through dedication and commitment, event. Go to www.7hillskirkland.org to register for the ride, volunteer, or learn more about students really can achieve their dreams.” The Dream Award, presented annually, the event. recognizes graduates who have changed their lives for the better through education. As a Dream Award winner, Hood will receive a $2,500 Everest College scholarship From the very beginning, Kirkland’s to pursue an advanced program in her field

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Rebel soccer stuns Mount Si in KingCo tourney BY MATT PHELPS

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he Juanita High School boys soccer team defeated Mount Si on Monday 3-2, during the first round of the KingCo tournament at Mount Si High School despite falling behind 2-0. The Wildcats built their lead during the first half, scoring a goal during the 14th minute and the 38th minute. But Juanita got an important

goal with just seconds left in the first half. Riley O’Rourke found Oscar Feuntes who put the ball into the back of the Wildcat goal as time expired on the first half, cutting the lead in half. The second half was a defensive battle until the Rebels’ Noah Bochner broke the stalemate with an unassisted goal during the 70th minute. Javier Macias finished off the improbable comeback with an unassisted goal with three minutes

The Rebels advance to the second round of the KingCo tournament to play Sammamish on Wednesday (after Reporter deadline) at Mount Si High School. The Rebels scored two second-half goals to defeat Lake Washington 3-0 on Friday. Oscar Fuentes got Juanita on the board after just seven minutes of play, taking a Jon Ellis pass and putting the ball into the back of the Kang’s net.

left in regulation for Juanita. Mount Si finished the regular season in second place in KingCo, while the Rebels were fifth out of seven teams.

Both team’s defenses stiffened but the Rebels came out strong after half time. The Rebels increased their lead with an unassisted Javier Macias’ goal, 12 minutes into the second half. Macias found teammate Noah Bochner during the 72nd minute for the final score of the game. The Lake Washington boys soccer team finished the season with a shutout loss to Sammamish May 1, 2-0.

Kang baseball earns post-season first-round bye with victory against Bellevue BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com

One day after getting blown out by Mount Si 10-2, the Lake Washington High School baseball team earned a dramatic 3-2 win against Bellevue to earn a first-round bye for the postseason

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BRIEFS Kang girls tennis beats Juanita The Lake Washington girls tennis team defeated Juanita 6-1 on strong singles play. The Kangs No. 1 singles player Jess Lund defeated Tennessee-Taylor Chan, 6-0, 6-0, while Kang Jelena Aleksov beat Antoinette Ngo, 6-1, 6-1 at No. 2 singles. Lake Washington’s No. 3 singles player, Jocelyn Lin, earned a win against Rachel Russel, 6-0, 6-2, while Kang Amanda Levine won by forfeit. In doubles action, Lake

on Wednesday. The win inning. Lake Washinggives Lake Washington ton took an early 1-0 sole possession of lead during the first second place in inning as Alac 3A KingCo as the Wong scored on KIRKLAND regular season a wild pitch. The comes to a close. Kangs added a The Kangs second run during earned the victory the fourth inning on a Nick Johnson RBI when Shawn Gray scored base hit during the eighth on fielder’s choice. The

Wolverines cut that lead in half during the bottom of the fourth and tied the game in the sixth inning on an RBI double off starting pitcher Zach Johnson. Johnson atoned, leading off the eighth with a double, giving way to pinch runner Rasik Parikh, who would even-

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Washington’s No. 1 team, Chloe Nash and Taylor Lipking beat Shelby Hill and Kelsey Glenn, 6-1, 7-6(75), while at No. 2 doubles Kangs Kim Koshinar and Mary Nelson beat Karlee Kedroske and Shayna VanDen Boomen, 6-0, 6-4. Ty Bair and Tess Farley earned the lone victory of the meet for Juanita, defeating the Kang team of Marissa Kirk and Shada Shomali, 3-6, 6-4, 10-7.

Kangs win two in different ways The Lake Washington softball team won two games last week in two different ways. First the team defeated Liberty 3-2 on May 1 and then hammered

Sammamish 17-3 on May 3. A big sixth inning lifted the team over the Patriots. The Kangs found themselves down 2-0, giving up single runs during the first and fifth innings. But the team found its collective stroke during the sixth as they scored three runs during the sixth to take the lead. The Kangs hammered the ball for 12 runs during the first inning against Sammamish High School. The Kangs scored five more runs during the second inning, cruising to the mercy-rule victory. Lake Washington batters slammed three home runs during the game. Whitney Dunlap did the most damage, going 3-for-4

Kang lacrosse splits two over weekend, beats Totems The Lake Washington lacrosse team split two games this weekend, defeating Curtis 11-6 on Friday, and then losing to Lincoln High School from Oregon on Sunday, 8-2.

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with a home run, six RBI and three runs scored. Teammates Jenny Hill and starting pitcher Audrey Sundene went a combined 5-for-6 with five RBI and a home run each. Sundene finished the game with eight strikeouts, five walks and two earned runs over five innings.

Kirkland Half Marathon event Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Kirkland Half Marathon and Mother’s Day 5K event to be held on Sunday, May 13. Juanita Drive NE between 93rd Avenue NE and 98th Avenue NE, and 97th Avenue NE between Juanita Drive NE and NE 120th Street will be closed from 6 a.m. until approximately 12 p.m. Route impacts will include lane closures and/or delays from approximately 7 a.m. until the final athlete finishes at 11 a.m. Route information can be found at www.kirklandwa.gov/ specialevents. The Kirkland Half Marathon hosts 2,500 athletes during the event, which includes a Kids Dash, 5K run/ walk and Half Marathon run/walk. Event website information may be accessed at www.explorekirkland. com, click on “events.” during the loss. The Kangs scored 10 first-half points Monday, but had to hold off a big comeback from the Totems to earn the victory 12-10 at home. The 10-2 half-time score looked insurmountable but six goals for the Totems during the third quarter drew them to within just three points of the Kangs. But the Lake Washington defense stiffened to close out the game during the fourth quarter. Bernstein led the Kang attack with five goals, while teammate Brown scored four. Cooper Ramstead also scored multiple goals (2) for Lake Washington, while Friedl finished the game with five saves.

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The Kangs didn’t seem to mind the travel to Tacoma to take on the Vikings, as three players scored multiple goals. Hank Schmale led the Lake Washington attack with three goals and an assist, while Jason McLean, Carson Brown and Cody Bernstein all had two goals each. Drew Roberts had eight ground balls against Curtis to lead the defense. Jonah Friedl had eight saves for the Kangs. The travel didn’t bother Lincoln either as the Kangs’ offense hit a wall. Bernstein was the only player to score for the team. Brown and Ben Pliska had five ground balls each on defense and Friedl picked up 14 saves

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Kirkland.” Selected by her peers as Kirkland Mayor since 2010, McBride was first elected to the city council in 1998. A regionally recognized Suzan DelBene received leader, McBride has worked the endorsements of Kirkto build a better business land Mayor Joan McBride, climate in Kirkland, encourKirkland Deputy Mayor Doreen Marchione and Kirk- aging economic development and ensuring that the land City councilman Dave city provides quality Asher Thursday services efficiently and in her congrestransparently despite sional campaign in recent difficult budget Washington’s new times. 1st District. Elected to the coun“I always say one cil in 2009, Marchione of my priorities as was recently selected Mayor of Kirkland by her colleagues in Suzan DelBene is to do everything January to be deputy I can to make mayor. She is also a sure our city is former mayor of Redmond ‘open for business.’ So it’s and was the executive direcimportant that we have a tor of Hopelink for more than member of Congress with 15 years. the right business experi“In these tough economic ence and who knows how times, it’s important we take to help us attract investment steps to help families who in our community and spur are struggling to get back on economic growth,” said their feet,” said Marchione. McBride. “Suzan brings “I’m proud to support Suzan firsthand knowledge of how because she knows personally to create jobs and the right how important it is we have progressive values, which reflect the working families in programs like Social Security,

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The Rotary Club of Kirkland held its Annual Scholarship Night celebration in April at The Woodmark Hotel. This year, seven scholarships of $1,000 were awarded to students of five schools, including Cascadia Community College, International Community School, Juanita High School, Lake Washington High School and Lake Washington Technical Academy. Parents of the recipients as well as school counselors also attended. The evening began with a brief presentation by a returning Rotary ambassadorial scholar, Sten Sifuentes. Steven, a Naval Academy grad, gave a report of the benefits of that experience in

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narrative didn’t indicate why he felt troubled. The man left his unlocked car parked at the bridge with his wallet inside; no note was found. The man’s body was found washed up on Rosario Beach on the Skagit County side of Deception Pass about three hours afterward.

to determine scholarship awards. The celebration completes about six months of work for the committee including Eric Olsen, Brian Tucker, Anne Hamilton, Vickie Cooley, JoAnne Burns and Brandon Honcoop. The committee members would like to extend their thanks to the counselors at each of the schools for their assistance and dedication to the all of the students who applied. Scholarships are funded by the community’s support for The Rotary Club of Kirkland’s Great Puget Sound Duck Race to be held on Aug. 11.

3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. WITNESS, the Honorable James A.Fabian, Judge of District Court BY: Darlene L Larson, Court Administrator Published in Kirkland Reporter on May 4, 2012, May 11, 2012 and May 18, 2012. #618089

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A 40-year-old Kirkland man killed himself May 4 by jumping from Deception Pass Bridge. Detective Ed Wallace, a spokesman with the Island County Sheriff ’s Office, said two passersbys tried to talk the man out of jumping. The two individuals spoke

with him for about five minutes, but they couldn’t persuade him to change his mind. “He made a dash for the rail and then jumped,” Wallace said. “No hesitation.” The incident was reported at 5:48 p.m. Wallace said witnesses said the man’s breath smelled of alcohol, but a

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London the last 10 months studying military history. This year’s scholarship recipients were: Zachary Shucklin from International Community School; Joel Pasek and Lainey Carlson from Lake Washington Technical Academy; Evan Ellefsen from Juanita High School; Jasmin Du and Itzel Santiago from Lake Washington High School; and, Amanda Walker from Cascadia Community College. Scholarships are awarded after the student’s applications are reviewed and each student is interviewed. Grades, school activities, and community service are among the criteria used

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George "Chip" H. Peircey, 66, died suddenly in April at the Kirkland home he shared with Mary, his wife of 34 years. He was born on June 20, 1945, in Manhattan, KS, the son of George and Lois, he grew up in Kirkland, played baseball in its parks and graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1964. George, who had a life-long passion for history, received his B.A. in History from the University of Washington in 1968. Following college, he served his country for two years, with the 82nd Airborne Div. at Fort Bragg, NC, and the 1st Cavalry Div. (Air mobile) inVietnam, leaving with the rank of Army 1st Lieutenant. He then dedicated himself to a 40-plus career in freight transportation, which culminated in his position as Sr.V.P. at Coyote Logistics in Mountlake Terrace. George will be fondly remembered by family, friends and colleagues for his original wit and energetic spirit. He will be missed deeply by his wife Mary, brothers Rusty and John, sister Anne, stepchildren Kerrie, Kelly and Shannon O'Leary and step-grandchildren Michael, Thomas and Alex. He also will be missed at his favorite coffee shops, especially his neighborhood Denny’s, where he often stopped. Donations made in his name to the UW History Department are appreciated (“Friends of History” fund at: http://depts.washington. edu/history/community/support.php). 621903

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Tanzanian Nights The Mwangaza Jitegemee Foundation will host Tanazania Nights, a night of dinner, dance and cultural heritage awareness from 5-8 p.m. June 2 at the Kirkland Women’s Club, 407 1st St, Kirkland. The event will feature African traditional dance, authentic African food and raffle drawings. Come and

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of Kirkland Downtown members prepared hundreds of food packages at the First Baptist Church in Kirkland on May 3. Members poured lentils, chicken powder, dried beans, rice and other goods into plastic bags, which will go to the Children of the Nations organization and provide about 4,000 meals for individuals in Africa.

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converged in Salt Lake City at the end of April for this important event. Eric Shinstrom was the 6th-place winner in the Principles of Marketing category. He is studying and Juanita High School preparing to compete against DECA students are excited top DECA students internato be sending Eric Shinstrom tionally. to the DECA International Eric’s parents, Steve and Career Conference. Patty Shinstrom, “Juanita is very are very excited for proud to be repreEric. sented by Eric at “He has always DECA Nationals. He had strong speakis a wonderful young ing and persuasive man with a very bright skills. DECA has future ahead of him,” been a great experisaid Gary Moed, ence for him to Eric Shinstrom principal. use his attributes Top DECA students and shine. We are from around the state watching him grow at a rapid competed at the DECA pace and see his self-esteem State Career Development increasing. Thanks for enConference on March 3-5 for couraging him,” they said. the right to compete at the Eric is excited too, saying, DECA International Career “I can’t believe it! I placed 6th Development Conference. out of 180 people. Our team More than 16,000 DECA is so new, without much time high school students, advito plan and prepare. I was sors and business partners

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Volunteers needed for JHS spring cleaning Want to help Juanita High School with some spring cleaning? The school will hold its annual Rebel Pride Day on Saturday, May 12, where students, parents, and school staff will be weeding and pruning, spreading beauty bark, planting flowers and doing some touch-up

painting. Parent organizers Sandy Ryan and Lile Ellefsen say that the students are really the driving force behind Rebel Pride Day, but they also need the support and help of parents and the community. “We’d like parents to grab their gardening tools and come join us or they can make a donation,” Ryan said. “By working together we can make a huge difference at the school.” The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A light lunch will be served for all

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Tony Ventrella to keynote LWSF luncheon Tony Ventrella, media host for the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC, will present the keynote address at the Lake Washington Schools Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s May 23 A Legacy for Learning Luncheon. Ventrella will be

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Advertising Sales Consultant

Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Advertising Sales Consultant at the Kirkland Reporter office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and have excellent communications skills. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising, special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income with new prospective clients. Print media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient at Word, Excel, and utilizing the Internet. Position requires use of personal cell phone and vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. Compensation includes salary plus commission.

Terrier, AKC Registered. Born 1/21/12. Home raised. Will be small. Father only 3 lbs 2 oz. Very friendly and loving puppies, full of mischief. Mother and father onsite. Wormed and first shots. Females: $900. Males: $700. Call anytime: 360-631-6256 or 425-330-9903 Services Animals

The Kitty B&B!

NOW OPEN!

Boarding Your Kitty In Our Home While You’re Away!

425-488-0494 In Kenmore

Based in Poulsbo and Bellevue, Wash., Sound Publishing, Inc., owns and operates 38 community newspapers and 14 Little Nickel publications in the greater Puget Sound area. Sound Publishing’s broad household distribution blankets the greater Puget Sound region, extending northward from Seattle to Canada, south to Salem, Ore., and westward to the Pacific Ocean. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, holidays and a great work environment. We recognize that the key to our success lies in the abilities, diversity and vision of our employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. If you are customer-driven, success-oriented, self-motivated, well organized and have the ability to think outside the box, then we want to hear from you! Please email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@soundpublishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/KAS. No calls or personal visits please.

Give someone the opportunity to stop and smell the roses… Reach thousands of subscribers by advertising your landscaping business in the Classifieds. Get 4 weeks of advertising in your local community newspaper and on the WEB for one low price! Call: (800) 388-2527 Go online: www.nw-ads.com or e-mail: classified@soundpublishing.com

garage sales - WA Garage/Moving Sales King County KIRKLAND

NEIGHBORHOOD Sale, Friday & Saturday, May 11th-12th, 9am-4:30pm, 10429 NE 135th Place, 98034. High Quality Furniture and Household Goods. Priced To Sell! No Junk Here! NEWCASTLE

G I A N T O LY M P U S Neighborhood Sale! 40 plus homes! Maps available! Saturday, May 12 th from 9am- 4pm at Coal Creek Parkway at SE 84th Way. Whether you’re buying or selling, the Classiﬁeds has it all. From automobiles and employment to real estate and household goods, you’ll ﬁnd everything you need 24 hours a day at www.nw-ads.com.

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Now That’s Entertainment Mother’s Day Buffet Sunday May 13 10am - 3:30pm

25.95

Carved Prime Rib Honey Baked Ham Roast Turkey Eggs Benedict Strawberry Crêpes Cheese Blintz Waffles with Maple Syrup French Toast Hash brown Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Au gratin Potatoes Biscuits and Gravy Scrambled Eggs

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VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FIREFIGHTER AS THEY COMPETE FOR A SPOT ON A WINE LABEL Saturday May 12th at 8PM with special guest

Omelets made to order Pork Link Sausage Apple wood Smoked Bacon Broasted Chicken Cod with Mango Beurre Blanc Basa with a Melon Salsa Fresh Fruit Ambrosia Salad Spinach Salad Caesar Salad Fresh squeezed Orange Juice Large variety Pastries and Doughnuts

GRETCHEN ROSSI

from Real Housewives of Orange County 21 AND OVER

CHAKA Khan Sunday June 10th • 7pm

21 AND OVER

DON’T MISS THESE JUST ADDED TO OUR SUMMER SERIES! SEE THE COMPLETE SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE AT WWW.SNOCASINO.COM

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, MAY 19TH AT NOON.

21 AND OVER

DRIVING EAST I-90, EXIT 27 • DRIVING WEST I-90, EXIT 31 SNOQUALMIE, WA • 425.888.1234 • SNOCASINO.COM

Hours, prices, schedule, rules are subject to change without notice. Must be 21+ to gamble.