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Kirkland marina, Home Port building sold for $28 million

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he Homeport Building and Marina in downtown Kirkland has been sold to Bellevuebased PMF Investments

for $28 million.

The marina, located at 135 Lake Street in Kirkland, was previously owned by Westwater Development, owners and developers of waterfront commercial space. They

were represented by Kidder Mathews commercial real estate brokers, Jason Rosauer, Andy Miller and Rob Anderson.

“This asset is among a rare grouping in our state,” Rosauer said. “Location,

quality of construction, tenant stability, and the fee simple waterfront aspect are nearly impossible to replicate today. This sale represents an opportunity for both buyer and seller to successfully meet

investment objectives, the overall goal in every transaction.”

The new owner, PMF Investments, is a Pacific Northwest developer, owner, and manager of commercial real estate

properties that also owns the Kelsey Creek Center in Bellevue.

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Aquatics center would be paid for using a metropolitan park district MPD is a junior taxing district that would provide funding for the Local residents have construction and mainteformed a political action nance of the ARC. Under committee (PAC) to prothe proposed ordinance, mote the Kirkland City the MPD’s boundaries Council-apwould be the city “The facility on proved ballot limits, and the a whole is about measure for a council would act creating a healthy as the governing metropolitan park district vibrant community body. Although (MPD)to fund that has access to the Prop 1 and the Aquatic type of programming the ARC aren’t and Recreand fitness activities confined solely ational Comthat this facility to the creation munity Center would provide. It of an aquatics (ARC). The would also be a public center, it’s what’s PAC, Yes on facility, as opposed to driving many Prop 1, Build a private health club.” of the measure’s the ARC, will supporters, such Rob Martin be holding as Rob Martin, a an upcoming spokesperson for kickoff event the Yes on Prop 1 from 5:30-7:30 PAC. Like many p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. aquatics enthusiasts, 16 at the Wilde Rover Martin first got involved in downtown Kirkland. in efforts for a new The PAC is pushing for aquatics center when the the passage of ProposiLake Washington School tion 1, which if approved District announced that by the majority of voters it would not be replacing this November would the Juanita High School create an MPD called the pool when they eventuKirkland Aquatics and [ more ARC page 10 ] Recreation District. An

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A pirate’s life for me Reporter TJ Martinell took a trip on the Lady Washington tall ship while it was in Kirkland during the first weekend of September.

Above and left, the Lady Washington, along with the Hawaiian Chieftain engaged in a mock battle on Lake Washington while local kids looked on from the decks. To read about Martinell’s experience aboard the tall ship see Opinion on page 4. TJ MARTINELL, Kirkland Reporter

DennyFest takes place this weekend

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Finn Hill residents are set to celebrate the end of

the summer with their annual DennyFest, featuring a professional BBQ grill and live performances by local Kirkland artists.

Finn Hill’s annual neighborhood festival will be held noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday in O.O. Denny Park near the Clayton Rich

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a Kidder Mathews press release stated. “As one of only a few office marina investments existing on Lake Washington, the amount of activity was exceptional, hitting a worldwide audience and generating a terrific number of prospective buyers. Buyers are seeking core stable assets and are willing to pay for the opportunity to own rare

‘jewel box’ properties.”

PMF Investment President Brian Franklin said they bought the Homeport and Marina due to its great location along Kirkland’s waterfront.

“That’s typically what we look for,” he said. “It’s an irreplaceable location. Kirkland is a great environment.

It’s going to continue to be a great environment. It will

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Anthony’s Homeport restaurant is currently located inside the Homeport.

Franklin said the marina will remain as it is, as it was recently remodeled by the previous owners, but at some point they will look at renovating the building’s interior and facade.

“We’re longterm owners,” he said. “A lot of the stuff we’re looking at doing may take a little time.”

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A Salt Lake City, Utah man died early Wednesday morning during a one car crash on I-405 in Kirkland, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Kyle David Sire, 36, was traveling southbound near the Northeast 70th Place exit when his car left the roadway and began driving on the shoulder. The vehicle eventually rolled over and came to a rest on the guard rail. The man was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel.

On the Sept. 4 story about the King County District Six seat a quote

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Guilty plea in Kirkland car accident that claimed man’s life

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Woodinville man has pled guilty to leaving the scene of a single-vehicle accident last September on the Kirkland and Kenmore boundary that left one of the passengers dead.

Thomas Cushman Bird, II of Woodinville, 48, pled guilty to first degree vehicular homicide, seconddegree vehicular assault and third-degree hit-and-run attended, faces a potential sentence of 42 months in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 25.

Although he has no prior felony convictions, prosecutors stated he has an extensive history of violating traffic laws going back to 1989, including negligent driving, reckless driving, hit-and-run attended and unattended and no valid operator’s license with valid identification (NVOL).

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drinking at a local Kirkland casino with several friends, including Kenmore resident and Redmond High School graduate Kyle J. Reel and Dave “Beaver” Zielinski, one of the fisherman on the boat “Time Bandit,” featured on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. Then they left in a Porsche Bird borrowed from a friend.

At around 10:45 p.m., police believe Cushman was going around 80 mph in a 35 mph zone when he lost control, crossed into the oncoming lane, left the roadway and crashed into a fence and up an embankment at Simonds Road Northeast and 92nd Avenue Northeast. The impact threw Reel, who had been sitting behind the driver’s seat, into the front of the car, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. When responding bystanders arrived they mistakenly believed he was the driver and pulled him out.

Barely conscious from severe rib fractures, Zielinski

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told people that “Bird” had been driving, which police at the scene assumed was a nickname for Reel, the presumed driver.

Bird then left the scene of the accident immediately, despite suffering significant injuries, and walked to Zielinski’s home three miles away. He was discovered there the next morning when a friend arrived to take care of Zielinski’s dogs.

After explaining to her what had happened, Bird told the person not to contact the police or medics, according to prosecutor’s presentence report. It was then the police discovered that Reel was not the driver.

Police were then informed that a Shoreline medic unit had responded to the Zielinski residence to treat Bird, who eventually was transported to Haborview Medical Center.

Bird was found to have injuries that were consistent with that of a car accident, according to the medic supervisor who contacted the

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police. They also claimed Bird had admitted to the medics he had been driving the Porsche.

As part of the guilty plea, Bird is prohibited from having any contact with Zielinski.

The Reporter first became aware of the mistaken identity after it was contacted

by Anita Reel, Kyle Reel’s mother. Anita Reel insisted her son had not been behind the wheel and would not have driven while intoxicated. Kirkland Police Department officials, while maintaining that the crash was still under investigation,

confirmed her claims that her son was not the driver.

The blood alcohol level of Bird could not be confirmed by police.

At the hospital, Kirkland police questioned Bird, who allegedly stopped speaking with them once he learned Reel had been killed. He was arrested and then released on his own recognizance.

During the followup investigation, casino video footage showed Bird had consumed at least six alcoholic beverages at the Kirkland casino approximately between 8:05-10:17 p.m.

The footage also showed Bird getting into the driver’s seat of the Porsche as it left the casino at around 10:34 p.m.

After news got out about Reel’s death, friends and family have also left photos and flowers at the site of the crash. His celebration of life ceremony was held Sept. 28 at the VFW Hall in Redmond. A lifelong self-employed businessman, he eventually moved up to Bristol Bay in Alaska to work as a fisherman and was described by his mother as honest and funny.

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his weekend I had the pleasure of sailing on the Lady Washington for yet another voyage on Lake Washington.

Unlike my last venture, however, I did not climb aboard under false pretenses.

For several hours, the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain sailed around each other, lobbing fake cannonade and insults as they attempted to out-navigate their foe in the spirit of 17th century sea battles.

During our three-hour tour, I couldn’t help but notice several people, mostly kids, dressed up like pirates.

This in and of itself isn’t odd or strange; anything involving tall ships and sea battles is bound to involve pirate references and Robert Newton imitations.

What occurred to me was how strange it should be to encourage children to lightheartedly emulate people we portray as alcoholic killers of the Seven Seas, a terror to peaceful cities and unarmed ships.

Nevermind the historical (in)accuracy of the modern-day pirate caricature.

I thought of the lyrics in the song “A Pirates Life for Me”: “We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot, Drink up, me ‘earties, yo ho. We kidnap and ravage and don’t give a hoot…”

Somehow, when kids sing this song and repeat lines from a theme park ride about bidding on winsome wenches, we think it is endearing and correlate it with harmless family fun. And then there is the NFL football team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with a

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mascot named Captain Fear, and amazingly no one’s tried to get their name changed (you never know, though).

So what makes the popular culture’s take on pirates so appealing? I highly doubt, for example, in a few decades kids will be able to sing (censored) gangster rap, wear gangcolored clothing, and attend gang shootout reenactments with mom and dad as part of a Sunday afternoon’s entertainment.

I chalk it up to a good public relations firm. At some point the Piratical Order of the Brethren decided they needed to ensure they would always be portrayed as adventuresome, rum-drinking mavericks who didn’t answer to anyone as they explored the open ocean.

To those who slaved away at life-draining work in terror of their bosses, the image was

irresistibly romantic. Then Robert Louis Stevenson wrote the novel “Treasure Island,” capturing the essence of the murderous, yet charming villain you couldn’t help but like in the form of Long John Silver.

Today, I’m sure the Order still exists as some highly obscure yet all-powerful lobbyist organization seeking to maintain this romantic perception so they can continue to sell pirate costumes every Halloween.

Mind you, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Our affection for pirates and allowing kids to dress up like them shows we still have some lighthearted humor left in a world where being easily offended has increasingly become a national pastime.

TJ Martinell is a staff writer with the Kirkland Reporter newspaper.

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I am a regular bicycle user. I gently notify others if I am approaching from behind. I ride at a moderate pace, slower than usual given the nature of the trail and fellow users.

I have read many, many complaints in this paper about bicycle users and I would like to present a different perspective.

This is a shared use trail. Please recognize that sharing equals walking on one side and leaving room for others to pass, it equals having your pets under voice control if not on a leash.

Please do not get angry with me if you are startled by my bike if you didn’t hear me call out because your headphones are cranked up too loud.

Please do not get angry with me if your group is blocking the entire path and I call out and attempt to pass and you jump right in front of me because you don’t know your left from your right, causing me to dismount quickly. And sir, don’t proceed to yell at me for passing on the ‘wrong’ side when your butt was blocking the ‘right’ side.

I’m a hiker, a mountain biker and a volunteer trail builder. It always amazes me that those who feel ‘entitled’ to use the shared use trail; and ‘entitled’ to yell and curse at me as I use the same trail; are not among those I see out on volunteer trail building days.

Guess what? I pay my parks levies/taxes too, but I don’t assume a sense of entitlement.

Google the words “shared” and “community” and “relax.”

Meagan Higgins, Kirkland

Please support best starts for kids Crisis Clinic was one of the earliest organizations to formally endorse Best Starts for Kids, Proposition 1. The six-year levy invests in prevention and early intervention strategies that will strengthen families and ensure our children reach adulthood healthy and ready to contribute to the prosperity of the region.

“Every day we respond to families and youth in crisis and needing help,” said Crisis Clinic’s Executive Director Kathleen Southwick. “This levy provides critical resources to help children and their families build a solid foundation for the future.”

Science tells us prevention and early intervention are the most effective and least expensive ways to address our most serious problems. Lack of early support for children results in costly interventions later in life. Indeed, much of the County’s current funding responds to negative outcomes like mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness, and especially incarceration – the most costly and least effective intervention.

Crisis Clinic provides telephone and online support services to people in crisis. Last year, we answered nearly 3,000 calls from people living in Kirkland, including families with children and at-risk youth struggling with poverty, homeless-

ness, domestic violence, mental health, and even considering suicide.

It’s not enough to triage and treat today’s problems – we need to make an investment now to strengthen our future. As a members of Crisis Clinic’s Board of Trustees and a resident of Kirkland, I urge readers to support Best Starts for Kids on Nov. 3 by voting YES for King County Proposition 1.

To learn more, visit http://crisisclinic.org.

Jerilyn Anderson, Kirkland

Cancer helps to transform Kirkland woman’s life Transformation happens. My seventh anniversary of being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer was Aug. 28, 2014. On that day I decided to celebrate life. That evening I decided and knew in my heart that I could go through my own transformation. I can’t control cancer or many other things in my life. But I can control my lifestyle. I can control how I eat and my exercise and activity level. At 290 pounds, I knew that night that I could and was going to change my life. I decided I wanted to lose 100 pounds in a year. I met that goal in 11 months. In early August of this year I weighed in at 189 pounds as of last week, I am currently 176 pounds.

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dog show.

The grilled food will be cooked on a professional BBQ and smoker brought

by Windermere Real Estate’s Michael “Smit” Smith.

Organizers are encouraging those who plan on attending the festival to participate in the chili and pie contests - and bring plenty.

Marc Ackerman, one of the festival’s organizers, says if the weather is right they expect 600-800 people.

“It’s not just for the judges,” he said. “We’re trying to give everybody the full experience.”

Chili contestants are asked to bring a campstove and at least two gallons of

of failure and judgment. I are able to. Transformation finished it with renewed happens. determination to transTina Norsworthy, form.

Kirkland I am a caregiver. Often, caregiving takes over the majority if my life. There Donald J. Trump - if have been constant changelected President of the ing challenges as I have learned to balance caregiv- United States - will never ing and my transformation. be satisfied with the title of President. I believe that he I now value nutrition would want to be known and healthy eating. It is as The Dictator, The King, a daily challenge to eat The Czar, The Emperor right. Through the year, I and probably several other have found that nutrition titles. I believe that he is the basis for the healthy believes he would be the lifestyle I have adopted Greatest President as my own.

To Have Ever Lived Losing over 100 KIRKLAND or ever will live; pounds and dropin other words he ping six and seven wants to be called clothes sizes in a “G-O-D”. year is absolutely I hope and pray that amazing. But most any person like Donald amazing is that I feel like I J. Trump [would] never have found a new life. Last believe that they could month I not only tried zip buy the Presidency. Mr. lining for the first time, but Nneka and I celebrated Trump already stated that he would spend a “billion” my 100 pound milestone dollars on this campaign. by skydiving. When I was I believe that this first diagnosed with stage country is still the greatest 4 cancer, I was scared. I country in the world and wrote my final bucket list. that the best person usually Now I am writing a new wins the election for the list of things I have never presidency on the issues had the confidence and and not the size of their fitness to do. I know I can bank account. now. Transformation has As we all remember, Mr. happened.

Trump stated by saying I want cancer and other that Barack Obama was survivors and anyone who not an American citizen feels much of their life because he was born in is out of their control to another country. Both know there truly is hope. statements were false - he We can control what we

was born in Hawaii and his mother was an American citizen, which automatically makes Mr. Obama an American citizen. Mr. Trump should apologize.

Don’t forget that Mitt Romney’s father was born in Mexico, but his parents were both American citizens which made him automatically an American citizen and made it possible for Mitt’s father to run for President.

Now, Mr. Trump stated that Senator John McCain wasn’t a war hero, even though he was captured and tortured for five years by the enemy and survived.

Mr. Trump, again, should be ashamed and should apologize.

Mr. Trump now states we want to build a wall across the Mexican border with the United States and make the Mexican government pay for the construction. What makes Mr. Trump believe that the Mexican Government would ever consider paying for his wall? Just because Mr. Trump said so? What a laugh. What is Mr. Trump trying to do, build another Berlin Wall?

As far back as I can remember, the Republican Party always wanted to cut the Federal Government’s spending. So Mr. Trump will pay for the border guards and the manpower to gather or round up all

11 million illegal aliens.

Is it true that now Mr. Trump is trying to re-write the 14th Amendment to the Constitution? It seems to me that he will change any law that doesn’t fit his fancy.

Mr. Trump, to me, sounds like a person who says whatever and, as often-as-not, hopes that something will stick.

There are people that do not care what he says or if it is legal or if it makes any sense. They just like him because he talks louder and more often. They say they will wait until he becomes president to present the American people his solutions.

Mr. Trump says he will bring back jobs that were sent to other countries because of cheaper labor cost.

Mr. Trump should remember that the jobs sent out of this country were sent

by Mr. Trump’s friends and cronies. If he would just stop talking so much and so often, he would see and hear that our country has improved under President Obama’s administration.

More and more jobs are being created every month and more and more companies are returning to the United States - without Mr. Trump’s help.

As President Roosevelt stated, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”

chili to serve to festival attendees.

Prizes will be handed out for each competition.

Live performances will include electric violinist Geoffrey Castle and his band, as well as Jessie Oliver and Finn Hill Jazz, a four piece ensemble. Castle and his band play the Wilde Rover in downtown Kirkland every Monday along with regional and some national shows.

Among the booths and merchants this year will be the University of Washington’s Green Futures Lab. Members will discuss their plan for Finn Hill to accommodate future growth while retaining the livability, which will include a physi-

to do something along the water.”

FHNA President Scott Morris is also one of the primary organizers of DennyFest.

For those interested in parking farther away from Denny Park, this year the

Inglewood Presbyterian Church will be offering a shuttle service in a 14- passenger van from the top of Finn Hill at 7718 NE 141st St to the park. The shuttle runs every 20 minutes from noon until 4:30 p.m.

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cal model and literature.

The Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance will also have a canopy.

“I’ve got big ideas for this, but a limited budget,” Ackerman said. “I’d love if there were a petting zoo sometime, but I’d also love

Mel Aznoff, Kirkland

Volunteers needed for Oktoberfest The third annual Kirkland Oktoberfest Festival is looking for some wunderbar volunteers for the weekend of Sept. 25-27, with a wide variety of shift times available. Volunteers will receive 10 free “Bier Tickets,” which can be used for beer, cider, non-alcoholic beverages and/or some food items. They will also receive free entry to the event and an Oktoberfest themed shirt.

Minimum age for volunteers is 21 for most positions, however there are some spots available for those 18 and over as well.

To volunteer, please visit www.OktoberfestKirkland.com/volunteer/ and choose a desired shift from the Register Here link.

Kirkland Oktoberfest is a three day authentic München-style Oktoberfest Biergarten located at Marina Park. It requires a ticket for entry, and participants must be 21 and over with a valid ID. For more information and tickets visit www.

OktoberfestKirkland. com include Jim Lloyd, Windermere Real Estate, Michael ”Smit” Smith, Windermere Real Estate, Fred Meyer, QFC, Amante, the Finn Hill Shell, Meadows Chiropractic, Padria, Plaza Garcia, Pup Scrub and Denny’s Pet World.

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surgery plus lymphedema, chemotherapy and my morbid obesity, had added up to a number of physical weaknesses and I had been about to start walking with a cane. My physical therapist helped me to learn to walk on a treadmill.

Around that same time, I finally dared a few times to use a YMCA membership I had had for years. At my weight, it was too embarrassing. I was afraid of peoples’ judgment.

In December 2014, my transformation journey took a different turn. I met and started working with a personal trainer. I shocked myself that I had the confidence to let anyone know I wanted to lose weight. Dec. 8, 2014 I started working with my personal trainer, Nneka. I was so glad she trained out of her home.

There was no way I would have had the confidence to train in a gym. In the privacy of her home, I started gaining both physical and emotional strength as I trained. In physical therapy that year my goal had been to enjoy a five minute walk.

March that next year I walked my first 5k in the Kirkland Shamrock Run. Earlier that month, when on a family trip in Oahu, Hawaii I hiked up Diamond Head Crater. That hike was a true milestone for me as I faced my fears

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Kirkland real estate market not slowing down

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of a strong real estate market in Kirkland. At the moment, Kirkland home values are up by 8.2 percent, according to the

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continues to see its lowest recorded supply of homes, at around 1.4 months, 0.8 months lower than last year. The Seattle metro area was also the second fastest growing market in July with half of all homes selling in nine days or less, beat only by Denver at six days. The reasons for the steady rise in both home values and sales prices haven’t changed much since March. According to Don Zender, Vice President and Senior Lending Manager at Bellevue-based Evergreen Home Loans, Kirkland’s combination of tech jobs, livability, and geographical location next to Lake Washington make it hard to resist for those who have the money to pay for it.

“Kirkland happens to be positioned in a great location compared to other cities,” he said. It’s very livable. probably, on the highest livability area almost anywhere… you’ve

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“There are some nice dining areas, and it has that small town feel that is very unique,” he said. “I don’t have to drive somegot wonderful waterview, where, I can walk someoverlooking the bay and where. That right there the lake.”

Those flocking to Kirk- is a big deal for people…

They’re thinking ‘When land tend to fall into cerI can retire eventually, tain groups, one of which I don’t have to drive evis tech workers erywhere to go “You think employed at the Kirkland is pretty someplace and numerous tech I don’t have to companies either expensive, but located in Kirkwhen you compare be in a housing development.’” land itself, like it to California, it’s a Another Google, or com- bargain. To us who cause behind panies such as live here, it’s a more Kirkland’s local Amazon located expensive place to housing boom is in Seattle. buy into but you’re that while many “You think going to get your are eager to get Kirkland is return over a long a home inside pretty expensive, time.” the city, few are but when you Don Zender leaving, accordcompare it to ing to Zender.

California, it’s a “You have inbargain,” he said. dividuals who come here, “To us who live here, it’s a more expensive place to the demand for going into Kirkland, but you don’t buy into, but you’re going see a lot of people saying, to get your return over a ‘I’m going to leave Kirklong time.” land and go somewhere Another group of buyelse,” he said. “Not a lot of ers are retirees. Now that people are moving out.” the kids have moved out Like others involved or off to college, couples look for a city with acces- in the real estate market, [ more MARKET page 7 ] sible amenities.

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Home values in Kirkland have risen by 8.2 percent in the past year and the real estate market does not look to be slowing down heading into fall. REPORTER FILE ART where many would-be home buyers using the traditional loan to purchase have to compete with others offering cash.

In March, a fourth of single-family homes sold in Kirkland (21.6 percent) were purchased with cash, Redfin. The cash offers and low inventory led to an all-out bidding war, which according to Zender is still present. He said such cash purchases and those offering to buy homes with cash

have since tapered off, but continue to present a challenge for those who require a loan. However, he said the cash offers can be beat in a house bid, if the other buyer is prepared.

“We’re always explaining to our clients to be in a position and make your best offer first,” he said.

“How can you position yourself ? Do your due diligence and be ready to go in as strong as you can.”

One way is to be preapproved with a strong lender, not just pre-qualify. Also, Zender said they can do a pre-inspection of the house so that they can waive inspection if necessary.

“If you’re trying to waive contingencies, the more you waive the stronger the position,” he said.

“We also call the realtor on the listing side and tell them a little bit about the strength and potential of this buyer and how soon we’ll be able to close. That makes the difference, waiving whatever you can

waive and dealing in fast closings. And then you can compete with a cash offer.”

Sometimes, Zender said, the buyers themselves are what convince the homeowner to sell other than their asking

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“I’ve seen buyers where they weren’t the highest offer, but they (the homeowners) wanted someone who would take care of it, someone who is going to appreciate the house,” he said.

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“With all the growth coming into Seattle and Bellevue, the commercial side, the industries that are coming in, Seattle is changing,” he said. “I don’t think the economy is built like it was before.

There may be corrections or slowdowns, but I think the city of Seattle is becoming a different city.”

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Zender said that the real estate market’s growth is healthier and more stable than the housing boom in the 2000s, which started to taper off in 2007, followed by the stock market crash in 2008. According to Zender, Kirkland has a closure rate of around 3.1 percent. Additionally, 9.1 percent of Kirkland homes had negative equity - meaning they’re worth less than what’s owed on the mortgage.

This compares to a 15.4 percent national average for negative equity.

“A lot of what was driving real estate in 2004-07 were lending programs that allowed people to buy more than they could afford,” he said. “It built up a false sense of security. That’s not here anymore. All those loans are gone.”

As far as the future is concerned, Zender said Kirkland could possibly be reaching the end of the boom, but it could also continue for another decade if conditions are

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Meanwhile, Brown said Kirkland residents can continue to take steps to reduce water consumption by not watering their lawns or plants as often, and to do it in the early morning and later in the evening or at night. Residents can also clean their driveways with a broom instead of a hose, wait until the dish washer is full before running a load and opt for car washes that use recycled water.

Yet, if the water shortage continues to be a problem CWA could enter into a mandatory reduction phase in which water use would be restricted. If this were to occur, the city could take further steps, including prohibiting the use of fire hydrants by developers and contractors. Kraft said that if Seattle decided to enter into a mandatory phase they would also do so, as Seattle

is where they receive their water supply. The cities are able to enact a mandatory phase following two weeks of voluntary curtailment.

The CWA set water restrictions in 1987 and 1992, with voluntary curtailments in 2001 and 2002.

In 2005, they went into advisory stage. The difference between 1992 and now, Kraft said, is they have the improved technology to anticipate potential shortages and as a result stored extra water in the reservoirs.”

“The system’s prepared differently and more in advance,” she said.

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summer of recordsetting hot, dry weather and low snowpack levels has the region on voluntary restrictions for water usage. The city of Kirkland is also taking steps of its own to curb such water consumption.

Like many cities on the Eastside, Kirkland gets its water supply from Cascade Water Alliance (CWA), which in turn purchases water from the Seattle water supply derived from the Tolt River Watershed. In late July, Seattle and CWA, along with the cities of Everett and Tacoma, declared the first stage of water shortage contingency plans. In midAugust, they then moved to the second stage, voluntary reductions on water consumption.

So far, the voluntary cut backs have resulted in a 10 percent drop in water usage, according to CWA, which was the desired goal set by the various cities.

“People have been great about saving water,” CWA Intergovernmental and Communications Director Elaine Kraft said.

At the same time, Public

Works Kathy Brown said they have looked into ways for the city to reduce its water consumption. One of the ways it is doing this is working with King County to fill the city’s water trucks and sweepers with reclaimed water from the county’s Brightwater Treatment Plant. The water, which is disinfected and tested before being sent to recycled water pipelines to the filling station in Redmond, is used for non-drinking purposes.

“With this region being affected by such dry conditions, the city looked for opportunities that would help us reduce our water usage,” Deputy Mayor and CWA Board Member Penny Sweet said in a press release statement. “Our partnership with King County is a unique way to save water and costs while maintaining important city services.”

Other methods include turning off the irrigation systems at the fire stations and curtailing landscaping watering, while checking the irrigation systems to ensure there are no water leaks.

They have also reduced their water main flushing program, ceased washing city vehicles unless necessary, and put a hold on plant-

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ally rebuild the school.

The lack of local pools, Martin said, could end many aquatics programs on the Eastside, along with high school swimming. A long time Northwest swimmer, Martin is currently a Lake Washington Masters swimmer, and while attending the University of Washington swam and played water polo.

“I come at it from an aquatics angle,” he said. “I think it (the city) is growing immensely and there have been no aquatics facilities.”

Other members of the PAC include former Olympian and 1976 bronze-medalist Rick Colella. As Yes on Prop 1 members see it, Prop 1 is the solution to not just preserving swimming programs on the Eastside but providing other public recreational facilities that are currently lacking in Kirkland despite the city’s growing population, according to Martin. Among the other amenities the ARC would include a 250-person community hall, classrooms, studios, a singlecourt gym, fitness room and other community spaces.

“The facility on a whole

is about creating a healthy a way to make it happen vibrant community that that includes accountabilhas access to the type of ity, citizen oversight and programming and fitness prudent financing.” activities that this facility Prior to approving the would provide,” Martin ordinance, the council said. “It would also be a added language that public facility, as opposed states the board will not to a private health club.” increase the levy rate in One of the criticisms any one year for purposes for the ballot measure is other than financing the costs, as the MPD sets the ARC by more than a fixed tax rate that all five cents per $1,000 AV property owners pay per without first placing an $1,000 in assessed valuaadvisory ballot measure tion (AV), with a maxito the vote. They also mum rate of 75 cents per added language that said $1,000 AV. The initial park district revenues levy rate for the will not be used ARC is estimated to supplant funds VOTE to be 25 cents or service levels per $1,000 AV. previously funded Martin said they by the city’s general point out that the fund or special levy City Council has written fund. Currently, the city into the park district plan is looking at possibly language that establishes purchasing property from a citizen advisory comChrist Church in the Tomittee. tem Lake neighborhood “What this means is across from the Kirkland that voting for Prop 1, Justice Center, which does not give the Park could accommodate both District a blank check,” he a 32-meter and 50-meter wrote in an email. “Also, pool.

Kirkland residents will “We’re already thrilled see that the Park District that it’s going to be on the keeps these revenues right ballot,” he said. “There here in the community has always been the threat for our benefit. However, of losing facilities or acwhat we hope everyone cess to pools, and if we will see is that building could do this it would be the ARC creates the type tremendous.” of facility that many in To learn more about the the city have dreamed of PAC, go to www.buildtfor decades. We’ve found hearc.org.

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City and Kirkland Police Guild reach new three year deal Officers’ scheduling to change, base rate of pay to increase The Kirkland City Council approved a new three-year agreement with the Kirkland Police Guild during an August meeting that included salary increases and a restructured work schedule.

As part of the three year agreement, traffic officers will work four 10-hour shifts, effective next February. Officers had been working four 12-hour shifts, which were divided into day shifts and overnight shifts. Switching

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Child born unresponsive celebrates first birthday North East King County Regional Public Safety Communications Agency (NORCOM) has announced the first birthday of Jeffrey Tribou.

Aug. 4, 2014 was supposed to be a day of celebration for Keith and Leigh Tribou. They were about to deliver their first child, a baby boy named Jeffrey. Tragically, Jeffrey was born unresponsive and not breathing. The birthing center began CPR on the infant and immediately called 911. NORCOM received the call and the dispatch team quickly sent the Kirkland Fire Department and Redmond Fire Department Medic 23 to the scene.

Jeffrey was rushed to Evergreen Medical Center in Kirkland and later taken to Children’s Hospital in Seattle. Due to the excellent teamwork of the staff at the birthing center, the NORCOM team, Kirkland Fire Department, Redmond Fire Department Medic 23 and Evergreen and Children’s Hospital, Jeffrey got to celebrate his first birthday on Aug. 4. Jeffrey is healthy and well and even got to share the occasion with some of his heroes from the Kirkland Fire Department, Redmond Fire Department Medic 23 and his 911 call receiver, Kat Morrison of NORCOM. “Little Jeffrey is the reason why all of us love our jobs,” said NORCOM Executive Director Thomas

back and forth from day to night was having a negative impact on the officers.

“The way the (old) schedule works is it basically really impacts your body’s natural rhythms,” City Manager Kurt Triplett said. “Everybody was doing that. We were starting to see as the officers got older, it was catching up with them…it was taking a toll on everybody.”

According to Triplett, the department was one of the few remaining in the state to have that type of scheduling.

“There’s two reasons why

the schedule is better for the community and the police officers,” he said. “The first one is it’s actually going to make them physically better off and more focused and alert. They’ll work less often, and their bodies will be ready for that shift. They’ll be more focused and productive.”

The second improvement, Triplett said, is that the new schedule better utilizes police resources by scheduling officers around when the majority of calls occur, typically during the day and then in the evening, along with

Orr. “For our telecommunicators to be able to see Jeffrey celebrating his first birthday makes the many long hard hours they work worth all the effort.

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Councilmember Kathy Lambert, Chair of the committee, said, “I’m thrilled with the court’s great step forward in the use of technology. I’ve attended two conferences on the courts of the future and learned about the latest technological advances; it’s very encouraging to see these processes implemented here. We’re utilizing technology to make our courts more accessible and efficient. This

King County District Court unveils new online system to tackle traffic tickets King County District Court has unveiled an online, e-mitigation system for citizens to deal with traffic tickets. The Hon. Donna Tucker, presiding judge of the Court, made the news public at a meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council’s Law, Justice and Emergency Management Committee.

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worked out, though Triplett added that it will allow them more flexibility as they try it out.

“If we need to tweak it we can,” he said.

“It was hard to switch between nights and days on a regular basis like that,” Deputy City Manager Marilynne Beard said. “Everybody felt it would be a better situation, it would be a healthier work environment.”

The agreement also retroactively raised officer’s monthly rate of base pay by 2.2 percent, with another 2.2 percent increase effective January 2016. According to

the bargaining agreement, a senior patrol sergeant’s monthly salary as of January 2014 was $8,279, a senior patrol corporal’s $7,730, while a starting patrol officer made $5,482.

The bargaining also increased the duration of special and temporary assignments and eliminated a $300 per year city contribution to Flexible Spending Account for eligible employees. The account is a voluntary reimbursement program used to pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

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“In the old shift we had the same eight patrol officers out regardless of when the calls came out,” he said. “It wasn’t an effective use of the force.

The Guild and bargaining team said we need these shifts when the officers are on duty when the calls come.

As the community, we’re going to see more alert officers who are better focused, and more of them at the right time, so it’s a relocation of the time not just how they worked.”

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The Kirkland Park Board is established by the City Council to act in an advisory capacity on issues pertaining to Parks and Community

The occasional flooding that impacts Totem Lake Boulevard and a nearby wetland are of the focus of a project that received a grant from the King County flood Control District (FCD). The city of Kirkland will make

improvements with the grant given by the FCD for projects that focuses on both flood prevention and flood mitigation.

“Flood protection for Totem Lake Boulevard keeps economic activities protected in the nearby commercial area and also reliable access to care at Evergreen Medical Center,” said Flood District Supervisor Jane Hague, who represents Kirkland on the Flood Control District.

The $337,000 will reroute storm drainage pipes from the Cross Kirkland Corridor into Totem Lake to reduce flooding of Totem Lake Boulevard that currently results from overflow into the wetland area.

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EvergreenHealth hospital is located in Kirkland and serves the surrouding communities.

“Research has shown that individuals with untreated hearing loss are at higher risk of anxiety in social situations, depression and isolation, and even two to five times more likely to develop dementia than those with treated hearing loss,” said Zeitler, an otolaryngologist specializing in otology, neurotology, and cochlear implant surgery. “For a select group of patients who do not benefit from traditional hearing aids due to structural abnormalities of the ear precluding their use or other conditions, such as chronic inflammation or ear canal drainage, the Baha implant provides a treatment option that can substantially improve hearing without the risk associated with more complex surgeries.”

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CREATIVE ARTIST (Everett, WA) Sound Publishing, Inc. has a Creative Artist position available at the Daily Herald in Everett, WA. Position is PT and the schedule requires flexibility. Duties include perfor ming conceptual design for ads, logos, page layout, marketing campaigns and collateral.

The position will require providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

REQUIREMENTS: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 6, which includes: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash and Acrobat. Basic understanding of HTML, Flash animation and web layout preferred.

Excellent customer service, organization and communication skills.

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, in a fast-paced env i r o n m e n t . N ew s p a p e r and agency experience is p r e fe r r e d b u t n o t r e quired.

Multi-Media Advertising Consultant Redmond, WA Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory?

Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work for a company that offers uncapped earning opportunities?

Are you interested in a fast paced, creative atm o s p h e r e w h e r e yo u can use your sales expertise to provide consultative print and digital s o l u t i o n s ? I f yo u a n swered YES then you need to join the largest community news organization in Washington. Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for selfmotivated, results-driven people interested in a multi-media sales career. Position is responsible for print and digital advertising sales to an e c l e c t i c a n d ex c i t i n g group of clients. Successful candidates will be engaging and goal oriented, with good organizational skills and will have the ability to grow and maintain strong business relationships through consultative sales and excellent customer service. Every day will be a new adventure! You can be an integral part of these communities while helping local business partners succeed in their in print or online branding, marketing and adver tising strategies. Whether their marketing footprints are in these communities, all a r o u n d t h e E a s t s i d e, King County, or Western Washington - you have the opportunity to help them with their success.

Professional sales experience necessary; media experience is a definite asset but not mandatory.

If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a proactive par t in helping y o u r c l i e n t s a c h i ev e business success, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@soundpublishing.com ATTN: MMSCRED Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

REGIONAL EDITOR (Bellevue, WA) Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for a Regional Editor of the Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Issaquah/Sammamish Repor ter publications. This is not an entr y-level position. The position requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, photography, pagination with InDesign skills. The position also requires experience editing and monitoring social media i n c l u d i n g Tw i t t e r a n d Facebook and posting stories and photo art to the website.

REPORTER (EVERETT, WA) The Daily Herald, a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for a productive journalist with the steady habits of a beat reporter, the human touch of a feature writer, and the voice of a columnist. Our community newspaper wants a spor ts repor ter who’s ready to become a fan favorite. Readers count on the Daily Herald to do a great job with high school and community spor ts in Snohomish County, WA. And they love our first-rate coverage of professional and college sports in Seattle.

Can you help us do both? Candidates need to be self-star ters and should be comfor table working for both print and digital platforms -maintaining a blog and fe e d i n g a Tw i t t e r a c count. Experience as a beat wr iter preferred.

Column-writing experience a plus.

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTOR (Everett, WA) Sound Media, a division of Sound Publishing Inc., is seeking a Contractor to lead its social media and marketing communications. Requires someone who is passionate about Social Age Technologies and understands the cross channel campaign strategies offered by an innovative, 21st century consultative marketing team. Among many other things, this person will be responsible for: · developing enterpriselevel online and offline marketing communicat i o n s p l a n s a n d exe cutable strategies, to be delivered and managed across multiple channels written for unique target audiences. · developing content and c o py a p p r o p r i a t e fo r press releases, online channels (web, digital), and marketing campaign messaging. · for mulating customizable marketing communications solutions for each unique client through a thorough needs-assessment, ensuring recommended campaign strategies and related tactics meet or exceed client expectations.

Position may require a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and practic a l ex p e r i e n c e. M u s t possess a reliable vehicle, valid Dr iver’s License, and proof of current vehicle insurance coverage. This is an independently contracted position and is paid as outlined in the contract.

If you can think outside the box, enjoy collaborative, creative-type brainstorming and would like to be part of a highly energized, competitive and professional team, we want to hear from you!

Please email your cover letter, resume, and a few work samples to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: PTCA Sound Publishing is an Equal Oppor tunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

DRIVER/NANNY, Great for a retired person! For after school to transport active 14 year old back and forth to various activities. Flexible schedule a must. Hourly + fuel and tolls. (425)417-3600 SPORTS CLERK-PT (EVERETT, WA) The Daily Herald, a division of Sound Publishing, Inc., is seeking a sports enthusiast with a thorough knowledge of various sports to work as a Sports Clerk. This is a par t-time position, approximately 24 hrs/wk, working evenings/weeke n d s . S c h e d u l e m ay v a r y. M a j o r R e s p o n sibilities: Collect game information from coaches over the phone.

Write accurate roundup items that may vary from 1 to 10 inches in length.

For mat agate page.

Proofread page. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of a wide variety of professional, college and prep spor ts.

Ability to take information accurately over the phone. Strong spelling, grammar and proofreading skills. Detail-oriented. Ability to work nights and weekends.

Ability to work independently and in a team structure. Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure. Competency in MS Word and I n D e s i g n . To a p p l y, email us your cover letter and resume to: careers@ soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: PTSportsClerk in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

Check out our website to find out more about us! www.sound publishing.com

DRIVER (Class B) Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for an experienced truck driver with a CDL-B to drive out of Paine Field area in Everett, WA. Must have excellent driving record, be able to lift 50 lbs and load/unload truck. Position is Full-Time, 40 hrs a week and include excellent benefits. The schedule varies and requires flexibility. Must have knowledge of the Puget Sound area. Must provide current copy of driving abstract at time o f i n t e r v i ew. P l e a s e email application to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to HR Dept/DREPR, Sound Publishing, Inc, 11323 Commando R W, Unit Main, Everett, WA 98204 E.O.E. 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.SoundClassifieds.com

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The successful candidate: Has a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs.

Po s s e s s e s ex c e l l e n t writing and verbal skills, and can provide representative clips from one o r m o r e p r o fe s s i o n a l publications. Has experience editing reporters’ copy and submitted materials for content and style. Is proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDes i g n . I s ex p e r i e n c e d managing a For um page, writing cogent and stylistically interesting commentaries and editing a reader letters column. Has exper ience with social media and newspaper website content management and understands the value of the web to report news on a daily basis. Has p r o ve n i n t e r p e r s o n a l skills representing a newspaper or other organization at civic functions and public venues.

Understands how to lead, motivate and mentor a small news staff.

Must develop a knowledge of local arts, business and government.

Must be visible in the community. Must possess a reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays) and 401K (currently with an employer match.)

If you are interested in joining Sound Publishing and leading our editorial team at the Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Issaquah/Sammamish Repor ters, email us your cover letter and resume to: careers@ soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: REGED in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com Count on us to get the word out Reach thousands of readers when you advertise in your local community newspaper and online!

Call: 800-388-2527 Fax: 360-598-6800 E-mail: classified@ soundpublishing.com Go online: www.SoundClassifieds.com

Please email resume, cover letter, and up to 5 samples of your work to: hreast@sound publishing.com Be sure to note ATTN: EDHREP in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com Count on us to get the word out Reach thousands of readers when you advertise in your local community newspaper and online!

Call: 800-388-2527 Fax: 360-598-6800 E-mail: classified@ soundpublishing.com Go online: www.SoundClassifieds.com

SINGLE COPY SALES ASSISTANT CIRCULATION (EVERETT, WA) The Daily Herald, a division of Sound Publishing currently has an opening for a Single Copy Sales Assistant. This position is responsible for all circulation dealer billingsystem functions, as well as customer service with local retailers. This is a full time, hourly position.

Qualified candidates must possess strong customer service, organizational, and time management skills; excellent phone, data entry, reporting, verbal and written communication skills. Must also have good working knowledge of Excel and Word software programs; and ability to learn proprietary software systems..

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If interested, email us your resume and cover letter to careers@soundpublishing.com and note: ATTN: SNGLCOPY in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishng.com

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hreast@sound publishing.com please include ATTN: SocMediaCon in the subject line.

Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the Journal of the San Juans in the beautiful San Juan Isl a n d s o f Wa s h i n g t o n state. This is not an entry-level position. Requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, pagination, photography, and InDesign skills. editing and monitoring social media including Twitter, FaceBook, etc.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested, please email your cover letter, r e s u m e, a n d u p t o 5 samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: AT T N : E D J S J i n t h e subject line.

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Established Pacific Northwest Company, McMenamins, is now accepting applications, for our historic destination, The Anderson School Property located in Bothell, WA. The 1931 Art-deco Anderson School is being renovated to feature a 72 room hotel, onsite Beauty & Health brewery, bars, gardens, pool, Movie Theater and private event space, as well as three onsite restaurants: a classic pub, South Seas/Island café a n d i n s p i r e d m a r ke t fresh/local American dining. The opening date is October 15, 2015. Positions include but are not limited to; line cooks, lifeguards, servers, bartenders, and housekeepers Ideal applicants will have Denture & Dental Clinic a love of working in a Extractions & busy customer serviceoriented environment, Dentures Placed stellar people and cusImmediately (onsite) tomer service skills, as In-house Lab well as open & flex Implant Dentures schedule including, 1/hr Repair/Reline days, evenings, weekFree Consultation ends and holidays. We offer excellent benefits, Michael A. Salehi LD including vision, med, Board Certified Denturist chiro, dental to eligible Gabriela Aluas DDS employees. We will be General Dentist holding an open hiring call from 10am to 4pm, Bothell on August 4th and 5th at 18521 101st Ave N.E. the Bothell UW Campus, 425-487-1551 at the North Creek Event BeautifulSmilesLLC.com Center, located at 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell WA. Stop by to fill Cemetery Plots out an application – managers will be on hand to talk to interested 1 PLOT AVAILABLE in applicants! You can also Forest Lawn Cemetery. apply online 24/7 at Located in established www.mcmemanins.com development w/ mature or send your cover letter landscaping. Includes and resume attn: casket, vault, internment Human Resources to r ights. Owner pays 430 N. Killingsworth St., transfer fee. Selling, as Portland OR, 97217 or the owner has moved. fax: 503-221-8749. Call Asking $5500. Call 425503-952-0598 for info on 771-1421. other ways to apply.

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