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Initiative and Referendum campaign collects more than 1,000 signatures The campaign for direct democracy policies in Snoqualmie is halfway to its goal. By Evan Pappas epappas@soundpublishing.com

The ability for citizens to vote directly on city initiatives isn’t common in Washington State and doesn’t exist in Snoqualmie, but an effort to adopt an initiative system is getting closer to becoming a reality.

Direct Democracy for Snoqualmie (DDFS), a political action committee formed by members of the nonprofit Snoqualmie Community Action Network (SCAN), has been collecting signatures for a petition to establish an initiative and referendum policy in the city. If approved, voters would be able to petition an ordinance for adoption. If the necessary signatures are collected, the ordinance could be approved by the city or put to a citywide vote. The citizens would also be able to petition to have a referendum on

an existing policy. DDFS began the petition in early February and have more than half of the required signatures needed. Dana Hubanks, president of the SCAN board of directors, said the deadline to meet the signature requirement is July 31. The group needs to collect the signatures of 50 percent of all registered voters in the city (about 2,000 people). If enough signatures are collected, the request to implement those polices in Snoqualmie will appear on the November general election ballot.

With a little more than a month left, DDFS plans to attend events this summer in order to meet their goal. They began by dividing the city up into 13 sections, and have canvassed in 12 so far. The groups plans to canvas the remaining section of the city and to cover additional events like the Downtown Art and Wine Walks and Hierloom Cookshop’s Green Market. “We have a core group of five really dedicated volunteers gathering the bulk of the See POLICY, Page 3

Artists workshop planned for historic shed The 1924 train shed was donated to Beth Burrows by the Tanner Electric Cooperative. By Evan Pappas epappas@soundpublishing.com

A desire to protect Valley history and a vision to see community art flourish have brought together a new group, North Bend Art and Industry. The group aims to create a central location to foster creativity in North Bend. North Bend Art and Industry plans to turn a historic train shed into an “Art Barn” as workshop and learning space for artists in the Valley. A piece of history was under threat of demolition as Tanner Electric prepared to build a new substation in North Bend. The 1924 locomotive shed was one of the surviving buildings from

the region’s logging history and had once served as an office for the North Bend Timber Company. When Beth Burrows heard the historic shed was in danger, she jumped at the chance to save it from demolition. Burrows, a longtime North Bend resident and current owner of the North Bend Theater, began discussions with Tanner Electric who agreed to donate the shed to Burrows. In 2018, the shed was catalogued and disassembled to be moved to Burrows’ 2.5-acre property adjacent to the Public Works Department on East North Bend Way. Safe from demolition, the shed became the centerpiece of an idea to cultivate the artistic community of the city. Burrows started the local group North Bend Art and Industry with several other residents as a way to promote artists and begin work on transforming the train

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Cities voice their support for gun violence prevention efforts Issaquah, Sammamish and Snoqualmie mayors make official proclamations. By Evan Pappas epappas@soundpublishing.com

Eastside cities — including Issaquah and Snoqualmie — have joined citizens in recognizing June 2019 as Gun Violence Awareness Month and have endorsed the Wear Orange campaign. The mayors of Issaquah, Sammamish and Snoqualmie made official proclamations announcing June 7, 2019, as Gun Violence Awareness Day as a show of support for local groups working to create safer communities. The effort came from the local chapter of the Moms Demand Action advocacy group, which supports increased gun safety and responsible gun ownership. See EFFORT, Page 3

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The 1924 train shed roof sits on the property as North Bend Art and Industry raises the money to rebuild the careful deconstructed and catalogued building. Debra Landers, left, and Beth Burrowed prepared for the Summer kick off event with Lander’s dog Freyja on Saturday.

shed into the central location for art in the city. North Bend Art and Industry formed a board and applied to become a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Burrows said the group is now waiting to receive their designation.

The train shed will become an Art Barn, a creation and gallery space for local artists. The Art Barn is just phase one of a larger plan to turn the whole property into an arts workshop space.

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CALENDAR What’s going on in the Snoqualmie Valley FRI., JUNE 28 Convergence Zone Cellars at Snoqualmie Finally Friday Art and Wine Walk: Come enjoy the Finally Friday Art & Wine Walk with great wine tasting and entertainment in Historic Downtown Snoqualmie. $25. 6 - 9 p.m. Downtown Snoqualmie. STEM Universe-Kids Discovery Lab: Explore hands-on activities in an open environment with slime, UV rays, building with straws and other activities that are out-of-thisworld. Ages 5 and older with adult. 3 p.m. Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave SE, Sammamish. Trilogy Redmond Ridge Art Exhibit and Sale: A beautiful display of artwork by 23 artists including paintings, ceramics, photography, fiber arts and more. 2 - 8 p.m. Trilogy at Redmond Ridge, 23225 NE Greens Crossing RD. Redmond.

SAT., JUNE 29 Head for the Cure 5K: Register for the 6th annual Head for the Cure 5K - Seattle, which benefits University of Washington Medicine -Department of Neurology and the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative. www.headforthecure.org. 8 a.m. Marymoor Park, 6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond. The 36th Biennial Convention of the African Methodist Episcopal Church: Over 2,000 delegates and observers from 20

countries will gather for worship services, business sessions, and workshops. For more information about the agenda and the CLO visit ameclay.org. June 29 - July 4. 7p.m. Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue. Canoe Mercer Slough: Explore the beautiful Mercer Slough Nature Park by water. Bellevue Park Rangers will lead the 3-hour canoe trip from Enatai Beach Park. Register online at register.bellevuewa. gov or call 245-452-2565. Must arrive in time for the safety talk to participate. Adults, $20; kids, $10; seniors, $15 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Enatai Beach Park, 3519 108th Ave SE, Bellevue. BARVINOK 15th Anniversary Gala Concert: Join an evening of vibrant Ukrainian dance, traditional music by local artists, and delicious ethnic food as they celebrate 15 wonderful years of dance. 6-8 p.m. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland.

SUN. JUNE 30 Master Chorus Eastside’s Celebrate America: Master Chorus Eastside’s ever-popular Celebrate America Concert returns once again to ring in Independence Day. For tickets, call the Master Chorus Eastside office at 425-392-8446. 3 p.m. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, Issaquah.

MON., JULY 1 Lego Robotics: Explore Lego Mindstorms! Set up a course for your robot, build battle bots or just program and play. Entering grades 5-8. 12 p.m. Fall City Library, 33415 SE 42nd Pl, Fall City. Up, Up and Away! A Singing Celebration: Family program, all ages welcome with adult. From a tribute to Sally Ride to weird inventions and an exploration of the solar system. Presented by Nancy

Stewart. 7 p.m. Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah. Summer Study Zone: Drop in during scheduled Summer Study Zone hours for free homework help and study skills from volunteer tutors. Grades K-12. 6 p.m. Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond.

TUE., JULY 2 Fraud Protection for Seniors: Find out why seniors are targeted, the toll it can take on your health, and how to protect yourself. Free resentation from WeSpeakMedicare. 1 - 2 p.m. Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation. Lego Robotics: Set up a course for your robot, build battle bots or just program and play. Entering grades 5-8. 2 p.m. Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd SE, Snoqualmie. Social Services Drop In: Meet with the City of Redmond’s Homeless Outreach Specialist Kent Hay during his office hours at the Redmond Library. 10 a.m. Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond.

WED., JULY 3 Pre-4th of July Celebration: Enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday, July 3 from 5 - 7 p.m. for just $10. The Strawberry Shortcake Event is on Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m., $5. Watch the parade at 11 a.m. on July 4 and the fireworks at dusk. Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation. Independence Day Lunch Social: Join us as we celebrate our Nation’s 243rd Birthday! Chef Joy and her hardworking staff of volunteers are planning a feast. Grab your lunch buddies and reserve your seats today. 425-888-3434. 5

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4th of July Celebration: The Strawberry Shortcake Event is on Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. 2p.m., $5. Watch the parade at 11 a.m. on July 4 and the fireworks at dusk. Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation. Bellevue Four on the 4th Dog Jog & Walk: Get your patriotic pup ready. This non-competitive 4K brings dog lovers together to kick-start 4th of July festivities. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ashwood Playfield, 10820 NE 10th St, Bellevue. Bellevue Family 4th: Join the annual celebration of live music, kids activities, a variety of food and family entertainment, leading up to a spectacular fireworks showcase. All day event. https://www. bellevuedowntown.com/events/ family-4th. Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St., Bellevue. Fourth of July Food Truck Family Festival: Food trucks, bouncy houses, beer and wine, live music, pie eating contest, touch-a-truck, Seafair Pirates and more. 12 - 4 p.m. 10201 E. 10201 E. Northshore Senior Center Riverside Drive, Bothell. Fourth on the Plateau: Celebrate the 4th of July with food, family fun, and fantastic fireworks. More Food Trucks, more kid’s activities, a new grown-up game area and giveaways. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with the fireworks show happening at 10 p.m.. This event is free and open to the public. Sammamish Commons Plaza at City Hall, 801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish,. 4th July in Kirkland: Celebrate the fourth with a parade, kids activities, community picnic, music, fireworks and more. 9:30

Bastyr Naturopathic Clinic: Naturopathic Care at Sno-Valley Senior Center. Appointments are available to people of all ages and are just $5 for members, $8 non-members. Call to make an appointment at 425-333-4152. 9 a.m. - noon. Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation.

SAT., JULY 6 CJQ Contemporary Jazz Quartet at Sigillo Cellars: CJQ Contemporary Jazz Quartet plays live from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sigillo Cellars, 8086 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie. Eastside Triathalon: Sign up now for the popular Elton Home Team Eastside Triathlon. For more information or to register visit http:// www.eastsidetri.com/. 6 - 10 a.m. Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd., Issaquah.

SUN., JULY 7 Purrlie’s Mission to the Milky Way: Join us for a rollicking musical about Purrlie, the cat, who thinks the Milky Way is actually made of milk. She builds a rocket ship to explore the solar system. Presented by Last Leaf Productions. Space is limited. First come, first seated. 2 p.m. Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond.

ONGOING: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Valley Center Stage is proud to present Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. June 14 - 30, Thurs. Fri., 7:30 p.m. Sunday June 23, 2:00 p.m. June 30, 2 p.m. at Si View Park. $18 General admission, $14 Senior/ Students, Thursday shows are paywhat-you-willWeather dependent. Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, North Bend.

Cherry Valley Schools reunion Saturday, July 13, at Taylor’s Landing. Alumni of Duvall High School or Cherry Valley Grade School are invited to attend an upcoming class reunion. All past students who attended Cherry Valley Schools can attend a picnic at noon on Saturday, July 13, at Taylor’s Landing (16201 Main St. NE) in Duvall. The picnic is a potluck. Organizers are open to any dish — hot, salad, cookies or cake. Bring a knife, fork, spoon and chair.

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signatures,” Hubanks said. “We have a wider network of about 15 people helping, a small and dedicated group pushing the pavement and making it

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Debra Landers, the vice president of North Bend Art and Industry board, explained that creating a space for artists to meet each other and collaborate is one of the biggest priorities for the project.

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Gun Violence Awareness Day coincided with the national Wear Orange campaign, which was observed that same weekend. The Wear Orange movement began in 2015 to honor Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old who had performed at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration event in 2013, and was killed by gun

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happen.” The biggest challenge the group has faced is reaching people. It can often be difficult to speak with people by knocking on doors, but the discussions the volunteers have had have been positive, they say. “Of the people we’ve

spoken to, we’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response. When we’ve been able to reach people, people have been really enthusiastic and quick to sign the petition,” Hubanks said. “One thing I’ve noticed that has been really interesting, most people don’t realize we

don’t already have these powers.” While initiative and referendum policies are not present in the majority of Washington cities, neighbor cities do have them in place. The Municipal Research and Services Center website states that 61 cities in the state have

the policies including North Bend, Issaquah and Sammamish. Addressing claims made about the push for direct democracy policies, Hubanks clarified that the group is not based around any specific issue and is non-partisan. The group is not advancing the petition

in order to achieve a specific goal other than to acquire the rights for the citizens of the city. DDFS also is looking for more volunteers in the city to help the push for 2,000 signatures. Any interested citizens looking to get involved can email ddforsno@gmail.com.

“To have a place where people of all ages can gather and collaborate and create is going to be really cool,” Landers said. “There are so many artists and so many hidden artists because there is not a single place that they gather. Once we started to reach out, many people are out there that are untouched, unrecognized,

unpromoted, and are so excited about collaborating with other artists.” Right next to the Art Barn sits a farmhouse, built in 1910, which will become a writer’s retreat in phase two. From there, future plans for the site include a workshop for industrial art like wood and metal working. But first, the group is

focused on “building the barn” in 2020. The roof of the shed is already on the property and the group is working to raise funds to rebuild it as it stood for decades at its new location. Through fundraising activities and the pursuit of grant funding, Burrows hopes to meet the financial goal of the rebuild next year.

She also aims to apply for a King County Historic Landmark designation which will allow the organization to apply for additional funding options. North Bend Arts and Industry held a community art event on the property on Saturday, June 22, featuring local artists and live music. Burrows said the group plans to

continue to feature big community events at the property at each solstice, as a way to build awareness of their vision and fundraise for the project. More information on North Bend Art and Industry can be found on the group’s official Facebook page at www. facebook.com/NorthBendArtandIndustry.

violence a week after the inauguration. Mary Harris, a volunteer with the local Moms Demand Action group, said she worked with other volunteers to submit the proclamation requests to each of the cities. Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson shared a personal anecdote as to how gun violence had impacted people in his own life, and support the need for gun law legislation to improve the safety of communities. “This issue came home to

Snoqualmie following the Las Vegas shooting in 2017. One of our employee’s wife was seriously injured in that incident. Coincidentally, she happened to work at my wife’s company. Consequently, both my wife and I were simultaneously dealing with this tragedy that affected our respective employees,” he wrote to the Valley Record. “As a non-partisan mayor, I don’t see this as a political issue. It is a safety issue.” For Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly, this was

the second year she agreed to make the proclamation. “We wanted to make sure we reinforced their message. We don’t want to see anyone lost to gun violence, and we are concerned about all of our citizens, visitors and employees’ safety,” Pauly said. “We want to make sure we do whatever we can to make sure we reduce firearms getting into the wrong hands and that we promote responsible gun ownership.” Sammamish Mayor

Christie Malchow cited the May 31 shooting at the City Hall of Virginia Beach, Va., as an example of how city government can be impacted by gun violence. She hopes that with cities supporting the push for gun safety measures at the state and federal level, positive change can happen. “Public safety is the number-one job of government. Sammamish and other jurisdictions will continue to elevate safety in everything we do,” Malchow said.

Harris felt the proclamations were a good step in bringing the conversation on gun violence prevention to the local level. “I think it demonstrates that when local government supports these kinds of initiatives, it is an issue everyone needs to pay attention to,” she said. “We’re out talking about it every day because it affects everyone in the community. When we have the support and proclamation from the mayor, it elevates the conversation.”

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LGBTQ+ community: Proud to be themselves June is Pride month and PFLAG Bellevue Eastside has been supporting the local LGBTQ+ community since 1996.

very year in June, rainbows take over the world in recognition of Pride Month. From rainbow flags in home windows to rainbow merchandise sold at major retailers, the number of people out there supporting the LGBTQ+ community is ever growing. But it hasn’t always been that way. For those who may not know, Pride Month was created to commemorate the Stonewall Inn riots of 1969 in New York City. At the time, police routinely harassed and arrested LGBTQ+ people, but gay and lesbian bars provided them some sanctuary. However, after an early morning raid by police on the Stonewall Inn, riots broke out and police were pelted by bottles and other debris. The riots ultimately lasted for days and was spearheaded by transgender people and people of color. It would become a rallying cry and source of resistance and solidarity in the LGBTQ+ community. And while strides have

SAMANTHA PAK WINDOWS AND MIRRORS been made in how society views and accepts people who are different, there is still a long way to go as there are still places in the world (even in this country) where it is not always safe for people to be who they really are. Pride is more than just being “out and proud.” It also serves as a reminder of the sacrifices LGBTQ+ people in the past have made in order for people in their community now to be able to just exist as their true selves.

‘What does that mean?’ For Josie Fitting, finding her true self began at the age of 21. That was when things clicked in her head that something was not right when it came to her gender. She was at her girlfriend’s house while her girlfriend was going through some clothes in

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her bedroom. Fitting’s girlfriend stepped out of the room for a moment and while she was out, Fitting grabbed a bra that was out and put it on under her shirt, initially as a joke. But when her girlfriend came back into the room, Fitting said the other woman just smiled and found some toilet paper and tiny socks to stuff into the bra. Then after pulling down her shirt, Fitting’s girlfriend positioned her in front of a mirror. “I don’t hate this. What does that mean?” Fitting said about her initial thoughts at the time. After that, Fitting — who had been assigned male at birth — stopped giving herself a gender label. She said the moment you give someone a label, they try to conform to that label. But for the sake of others, she said she was gender fluid (because people love labels). There were days when she would dress more masculine and days when she would dress more feminine. She said at the time, the former was easier but that was because she wouldn’t be treated differently. “It was not at all [easier] for me,” she said. “It was

“When you’re coming out and you’re first questioning yourself, typically, you don’t have links to the community.” Josie Fitting, Duvall native now living in Snohomish

for everyone else.” It wasn’t until she was about 27 that Fitting, who was born in Duvall and now lives in Snohomish, had a self admission: “Six years is long enough,” she said. “I’m female. I’m not fluid at all.” Once she came out as transgender and began her transition, Fitting attended a support meeting at the Ingersoll Gender Center in Seattle. She also attended a support meeting at PFLAG Bellevue Eastside, the local chapter of the national LGBTQ advocacy organization. Fitting, now 29, stuck with PFLAG and attends meetings with the organization regularly. She also attends meetings at the chapter’s satellite location in Bothell regularly as well as up in Everett. The meetings are the third Thursdays (Bellevue), third Mondays (Bothell) and third Saturdays (Everett) of

the month. Fitting jokingly calls it “gay week” as the meetings all fall within a week of each other. For Fitting, PFLAG has helped her develop confidence in who she is. But it hasn’t always been that way. She told me there was a period of time when her mental health declined and she had a plan to end her life — because anything seemed easier than being transgender in a world where people want to kill others for being transgender. Fortunately, her mother and stepfather reached out to her during this time, asking her to move back in with them, which helped Fitting become more stable. “When you’re coming out and you’re first questioning yourself, typically, you don’t have links to the community,” she said. A lot of people do not have people in their lives

who understand what they are going through and that can lead them to online searches and Fitting said the Internet is not always reliable. This is why representation is so important. Fitting said when someone feels there is something different about them, they want to know there are others out there who are like them. And this is not just LGBTQ+ folks. It applies to anyone who is part of a minority or marginalized group.

Supporting the community Many times, it is not just the person who is coming out who needs support. The people in their lives — be it family or friends — might need help in knowing how to be there for their loved ones. And that is one way PFLAG can help. Bellevue resident Laurie (whose last name has been withheld to protect her family’s privacy) , first learned about PFLAG when her son, who was assigned female at birth, came out as a lesbian in the seventh grade. Her son See PRIDE, Page 5

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later came out as a transgender man. “I was feeling a little overwhelmed,” Laurie said about that time. She didn’t know what to do, but then she learned about PFLAG. Laurie attended her first meeting in Bellevue in about 2002 and since has served on the chapter’s board for eight years and is a former board chair. And while her family may not need as much support as they did in those early days, Laurie said the local PFLAG community is a warm source of love and caring, and they helped her embrace her child, saying she has her biological family as well as her PFLAG family. For Sandra McMurdo of Kirkland, PFLAG has also helped her and her son find community. “After the 2016 election, I knew my gay, transgender teen and I needed more support and community,” she said. She said PFLAG has given both of them the strength to be patient with some family members who eventually came around to being supportive. “Now, my son will be starting college in the fall, and a new chapter in his life, and I will continue to be a part of our PFLAG family and help talk to the newbie parents who are where I was four years ago,” McMurdo said.

Humble beginnings PFLAG Bellevue Eastside was founded by Jack and Frankie Bookey of Clyde Hill in 1996 as an outgrowth of the Seattle chapter, where the couple initially attended meetings after their daughter came out to them in 1980. Prior to that first Eastside meeting, Jack said they put out notices and spread word throughout the local communities. Dozens attended that first meeting. “It was a happy occasion,” he said. In addition to starting the PFLAG Bellevue Eastside, the Bookeys helped organize the national organization’s conference in Seattle in 1994. “Somehow, we got chosen to be the head of the conference,” Jack said. He said they put out the call to all of the different local LGBTQ+ organizations and everyone

answered and helped them with the event. “It was a very galvanizing event for [the Seattle LGBTQ+ community],” Jack said. Since its humble beginnings as an offshoot of the Seattle chapter, Frankie said their chapter has “grown a lot.” She also noted how much more accepting people are of LGBTQ+ people, specifically mentioning Gay Straight Alliance clubs in schools. “That helped a lot of kids,” she said. Jack added that when people are more tolerant of members of the LGBTQ+ community, they tend to be more tolerant of others who are “different,” whether they are people of color or people who practice a different religion or have different politics than them. But PFLAG and other organizations like it are still needed because a lot of people are uninformed. The Bookeys said these organizations give people more information to be more accepting and understanding of LGBTQ+ people.

are always structured this way so people can come for the portion (or both) that meets their needs and interest, adding that not all PFLAG chapters’ meetings are structured this way. Fitting has also made it her mission to educate others on the transgender experience — this ranges from other transgender people going through transition to medical providers. “We tend to be educators for our doctors,” she said about transgender people. A big part of this is Fitting’s blog (marshlabs. blogspot.com), in which she chronicles her transition journey. “I couldn’t find that,” she said about learning

about what it really is like being transgender. She also works with a counselor who has transgender clients and is “basically there as a resource for the clients.” This looks like anything from discussing the side effects a person might experience while on hormone therapy, to figuring out how to find swimwear. When Fitting mentioned the latter, I realized how much I, as a cisgender woman, took for granted fairly commonplace and everyday activities. I mean, shopping for a bathing suit is not a particularly fun activity, but at least I don’t have that extra layer of being transgender. In addition to educating others, Fitting said since

she began her transition, she has been given a new lens on how she sees the world. While she is a white person, she said she has friends of color and transgender friends of color who have told her the discrimination transgender people face is similar to what people of color face as they are discriminated for their appearance and their community. Fitting has also experienced discrimination and prejudices from others because she is a woman. As someone working in the predominantly male IT world, she said she never had her tech knowledge questioned until she started passing as a woman. She recounted a story in which it took one

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of her male colleagues about five times of questioning her expertise to finally accept that Fitting actually knew how to do her job. “It was pretty frustrating,” she said. I wasn’t sure how to respond to her story except to shrug and say, “Welcome to the club.” For more information about PFLAG Bellevue Eastside, visit pflagbellevue.org. Windows and Mirrors is a bimonthly column focused on telling the stories of people whose voices are not often heard. If you have something you want to say, contact editor Samantha Pak at spak@ soundpublishing.com.

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Tiny home villages offer a path toward permanent housing Beginning talks happening on Eastside village partnership. By Ashley Hiruko ahiruko@soundpublishing.com

At one point it may have been considered a radical idea, but for those sleeping under bridges, on park benches or in cars, a wooden structure with a roof, door and lock offers a secure and dry place to sleep. The idea has become more common. Tiny houses have been built and placed in villages emerging up and down Interstate 5. As a result, advocates say tiny house residents have found a path to not only permanent housing but toward reclaiming a sense of dignity. Count Us In, an annual point-in-time count, found a total of 11,199 people experiencing homelessness in 2019 in King County. That included 5,971 people living sheltered and 5,228 people living unsheltered. Some 30 miles east of Seattle, two small wooden

structures sat at the Sallal Grange. Construction began on June 8, but the houses were not the first crafted in North Bend. In 2015 — in partnership with the service providers Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and Nickelsville — a tiny home was built and delivered to the Nickelsville village in Seattle. “We’re trying to raise awareness,” said Alexis Kaplan, event organizer for the Sallal Grange. “That’s why we want to do this build here.” Kaplan was busy rushing around outside on that sunny Saturday of June 15. It was a day dedicated to building the two structures. At the hands of volunteers from organizations Women 4 Women, Rugby4Good, Sow and Sew as well as non-affiliated community members, the buildings drew closer to completion. One of the tiny homes is slated to be placed in South Lake Union in Seattle. The other is a welcome center destined for Georgetown. The homes are all roughly 8 by 12 feet, smaller than 120-square feet and smaller than what

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international building code deems a residency. Each has an overhead light and heater and will be placed in villages with a communal kitchen, hygiene facilities, storage, security and access to case managers and services. Melinda Nichols has been a LIHI board member since 1999 and has lived in North Bend for about 40 years. She’s also part of the Sallal Grange and was approached by members interested in participating in the build. The

North Bend build is one of many others happening in pre-apprenticeship programs and at colleges and prisons around the region. Nichols is a self-described “construction person” and the first woman to go through carpentry apprenticeship in the state, she said. Nichols attended Seattle Community College in 1972 and entered the carpentry apprenticeship program in 1973. She’s helped to impart her

skills to other women and has lent a hand building many tiny homes for the unsheltered. “Frankly, for me, once I build the houses and get them in there, I move onto the next one,” she said. Leading up to the event, awareness was drummed up by grange members Larry Houch and Leah Aichele, who spend their Sundays posted at the local QFC gathering donations of cheese for the foodbank. They also used their time to promote the upcoming

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Snoqualmie players are a hit at Challenger Division Jamboree Twelve-team event took place June 15 in Woodinville. By Andy Nystrom anystrom@soundpublishing.com

April Snow couldn’t contain her energy as she crossed home plate. The Snoqualmie baseball player raised her hands in the air with a massive smile and cheered as spectators did the same on June 15 at the Little League Challenger Division Jamboree at Northshore Athletic Fields in Woodinville. Brandon Duffy, whose son Aidan also plays on the District 9 squad, ran the bases with Snow and was thrilled to be a part of the action. “It’s a great atmosphere. It gives the kids a chance to come out and play baseball. It’s something my youngest son loves most, following his older brother around his whole life, so he’s been around the game,” Brandon said after the morning games, which took place on six fields at the 29th annual jamboree. “The competition level gets a little too high in the Little Leagues, so Challenger gives them an opportunity to compete and have fun and just be able to play the game.”

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Bev, the assistant district administrator for the Challenger Division from District 8, said the best part of being involved is “just coming out here and seeing the smiles on these kids’ faces that they are so appreciative of this program. And this program is the best — the best in sports, believe me.” Gary, who passed away in 2009, was the district administrator for 26 years and Bev added that her husband made her promise to continue with the Challenger program since they started it in Washington. It’s a special program for Bev and she has bonded with the kids over the years. “They absolutely just love it and it just makes a difference in their lives, makes a difference in everybody’s

life, even the parents, their brothers, their sisters,” said Bev, who received the Volunteer of the Year Award for the Challenger program last year in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Sam Ranck, director of the Challenger Division for Little League International, praised the volunteers and community for being a vital part of the experience along with the administrators, players and coaches. He flew in from Williamsport to speak at the jamboree and noted before the games began that Little League’s core mission is “to give every boy and girl an opportunity to play baseball and softball, to build character and life lessons that come through that participation.”

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The Snoqualmie Valley North Cubs beat the Falls Cubs, 5-4, in eight innings of the Little League majors Snoqualmie Valley championship game on June 8 at Big Rock Field in Duvall. Both teams are pictured after receiving their medals: first place SVN Cubs in red and second place Falls Cubs in blue. The three Snoqualmie Valley leagues — Falls, Snoqualmie Valley and Snoqualmie Valley North — play against each other in the end-of-the-season playoffs that resulted in the championship game.

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Local fans thrilled to meet M’s legend Edgar Martinez By Shaun Scott sscott@soundpublishing.com

A large contingent of Seattle Mariners fans traveled to the Bellevue Barnes & Noble to meet one of the most popular athletes in the history of Seattle sports. Seattle Mariners legend Edgar Martinez, who was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his final year on the ballot this past January, attended a book signing on June 12 at the Bellevue Barnes & Noble promoting his new book, “Edgar: An Autobiography.” The book, which was written with Seattle Times columnist Larry Stone, drew a massive audience of See EDGAR, Page 20

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Flexibility of college classes designed for working adults By Leslie Shattuck Lake Washington Institute of Technology

When people think of traditional college-aged students, they think of students being anywhere between 18-21. That’s no longer the case. In fact, more working adults are attending college than ever before. In 2018, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that of the more than 19 million undergraduate students enrolled in college, many of them were over the age of 25. The same is true at Kirkland’s Lake Washington Institute

of Technology (LWTech) where the average student age is 31. Making the decision to go to college to start a degree, get a certificate or complete a degree can be daunting for working adults who are juggling their career and family obligations. At LWTech, one-third of students work while attending college. With that in mind, many college classes are offered during the day, in the evening, in-class and through a hybrid model, which combines in-class and online coursework to allow students more flexibility tobalance school, work

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and family. “The flexibility at LWTech has been awesome for me because they have offered the courses that I need in multiple areas exactly when I need them. I have taken

day classes. I have taken night classes. All of them are available and viable options,” said LWTech engineering transfer student Taylour Mills. Going to college doesn’t

have to break the bank. According to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges website, Washington state community and technical colleges “are the most affordable not-for-profit higher education solution in the state.” On top of it being more cost effective to go to a community or technical college, LWTech offers small class sizes, hands-on instruction, a variety of support services like tutoring and customized advising, and scholarships through the LWTech Foundation. With the flexibility of class

schedules to support eight applied bachelor’s degrees, 57 associate degrees, and more than 90 professional certificates in 48 areas of study, LWTech has degree and certificate programs that support working adults. “If there’s another parent out there that is nervous because they think it’s going be too hard to complete that goal with a child, I tell them that they just need to start. It is so worth it, and it will be worth it for their families,” Mills added. Learn more about the programs offered at LWTech online at www.LWTech. edu/YourFuture.

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Lake Washington School District (LWSD) continues to work toward accomplishing our vision of “Every Student Future Ready.” The district’s graduation and college entrance rates are among the highest in the state. Our highly-qualified and committed teams of administrators, teachers and staff are dedicated to the success of all our students. Ongoing community support helps the district provide high-quality educational experiences for all students. With the successful passage of a bond measure in 2016, Timberline Middle School, a new middle school in Redmond Ridge, will open this fall. LWSD will also open a new and enlarged Peter Kirk Elementary in Kirkland, Wash., and Margaret Mead Elementary in Sammamish, Wash. this fall. The Old Redmond School House will open in fall 2020 as an early learning center. District enrollment continues to grow, and these schools help to reduce overcrowding. A

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recently-passed capital projects levy will provide additions at five schools, adding space for more than 1,000 students. Future funding measures are needed to continue to provide quality learning environments. The district’s focus on community engagement and fiscal responsibility earned national recognition from the Association of School Business Officials International. The 2018-19 budget earned the Meritorious Budget Award, a national recognition for the development of a transparent, effective budget that aligns with high standards for budget presentation and commitment to the community. This was the second year in a row that LWSD has earned this distinction. A community

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engagement process during the 2018-19 school year has led to the creation of a new strategic plan with a theme of Elevate Learning. Elevate Learning focuses on strategic initiatives that keep us climbing upward, helping us elevate the quality of everything we do as we provide the best education in the world for our students. As superintendent of Lake Washington School District, I am proud of the district’s success. Great communities make great schools. It is only through the support of parents, community members and city and business leaders that we can experience such success as a district and accomplish our mission and vision for students.

The Mercer Island School District has built a national reputation for excellence, combining academics, cultural expression and athletic achievement. We emphasize social-emotional learning that is responsive to educating the whole child. The district is consistently ranked among the best in the state and maintains a graduation rate of nearly 95 percent. Our graduates move on to the finest colleges and universities in the world. This year our Board of Directors has been working to update our core values, vision and mission. The intent of this work is to center our “why” around students as the priority and our goal of supporting the whole child. The District’s current “Vision 2020” was originally adopted into board policy 10 years ago and needs updating to better reflect the district’s goals and aspirations today. After a series of study

sessions, the board has drafted revised mission, vision and values statements for the district. They have been presented to a series of focus group meetings throughout the district, including to families, staff, students and community members. We will share with the School Board soon all the thoughts and reactions, and the board is expected to consider adopting the new core values, vision and mission for the 201920 school year. Our enrollment continues to grow in both population and diversity as new families move to Mercer Island. If you are a new family to the Island, please visit our web site at mercerislandschools.org/ newfamilies to enroll your students. Island voters have consistently approved ballot measures, including the four-year enrichment levy that provides vital funding for many programs, including special education, elementary school Spanish language, art, music, PE, a seven-period day at the high school and

advanced courses. We are proud of our continuing partnerships with the city of Mercer Island and Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, providing mental health counselors in our schools and a school resource officer serving the high school and other buildings as needed. Community support of our schools is unparalleled in the region. Mercer Island Schools Foundation, our PTAs and community boosters contributed over $2 million to our schools last year. We encourage our families to be involved and volunteer in our schools, and if anyone is interested in joining our team, please visit jobs.mercerislandschools.org for a current listing of employment opportunities. For more information about the district and its programs, please visit our website at mercerislandschools.org, find us on Facebook at @mercerislandschooldistrict, on Twitter @mercerislandsd and on Instagram @ mercer_island_school_ district.

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BSD – Inspiring Bellevue’s creators of the future By Ivan Duran Superintendent, Bellevue School District

As superintendent of the Bellevue School District, I have many opportunities to meet and speak directly with our learning community of students, parents and educators. This education section is an excellent opportunity for me to share information about the powerful work our school district is doing with the larger Bellevue community. The first year of our fiveyear strategic plan is now complete. Put simply, this plan is the district’s road map through 2023 to ensure that every student attending a Bellevue public school achieves excellence at a high level. To deliver effectively the

plan’s model for national excellence to our students, we focus on three key words — affirm, inspire and thrive. The following is how we put each of these words into action: Affirm: Our commitment is that all Bellevue students — no matter their race, ability, language background, religion, national origin, immigration status or sexual orientation — will receive an exemplary education and achieve success in a way that honors their identity and affirms their individuality. Inspire: Inspiration has the power to propel potential and transform the way students perceive their own capabilities. In addition to cultivating talents and abilities, we strive to provide experiences that inspire students to seek new knowledge and embrace new

opportunities. Thrive: It takes all of us — staff, families and the community — working together to exceed expectations and earn our place as a national model of educational excellence that meets the needs of every student. Delivering on our vision of students becoming creators of their future world requires a learning community with a set of shared values and priorities. Two years ago, when the district started its journey to create an effective road map, we reached out to the community to learn more about what those shared values and priorities should be. More than 35 focus groups and 150 interviews were conducted with students, parents, teachers, school staff, building leaders, central office staff, district

leaders and board directors. In addition, more than 4,600 community members responded to a survey soliciting community input. The information we received captured our strengths, challenges and opportunities for greater success. As a values-driven organization, the Bellevue School District strives to live its values every day. To that end, we identified six shared values that inform every interaction between and among our students, families, staff, and community: compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, respect and service. Once we identified our shared values, the Bellevue School District identified priority areas to focus our energy and effort, decision-making and service.

For our district, the following six priorities are important for each and every student to achieve success each and every day: High-quality instruction: We will provide engaging and culturally responsive instruction that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of individual students. Our commitment is that each student experiences continuous growth in all subject areas. Student well-being: We will affirm each student’s sense of identity so that each student feels physically, socially and emotionally safe in all our learning environments. Exceptional staff: We will recruit, support, and retain exceptional staff throughout our organization, and believe that a diverse and highly

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Issaquah Schools responding to community By Ron Thiele Superintendent of Issaquah School District

The 2018-2019 school year was an important and exciting one in the Issaquah School District. Changes to the state funding model, along with the passage of our Educational Programs and Operations Levy in February 2018, allowed the district to implement programs our community has been requesting. These include: • A new modified seven-period high school schedule • A new elementary Spanish dual language immersion program at Clark and Issaquah Valley elementary schools • More academic guidance counselors • More mental health counselors • A new director of safety and security position • New safety measures in

schools • New professional learning coaches to support new hires to the district • New family partnership liaisons As our community evolves and changes demographically, we are reshaping our practices to best meet the needs of the students and families we serve. In spring of 2018 the Issaquah School Board of Directors adopted the district’s first equity policy, which sets a clear expectation throughout the school system to provide all students the opportunities and support to reach their highest capability in a safe and welcoming environment. This policy requires us to identify and correct inequities, and we are committed to doing so. We have increased our efforts to recruit and support diverse staff members to serve our diverse student body. We are providing ongoing training to

help all staff understand and meet the needs of students from all cultures. We are updating our curriculum to better explore and represent groups that have been traditionally overlooked or marginalized. We are also committed to narrowing the achievement/opportunity gap between our highest and lowest performing students. We pledge to question, grow and evolve in our understanding of diversity and what it means to be culturally competent. This past school year we completed several significant remodel and expansion projects, including Pine Lake Middle School, and Cougar Ridge and Sunset Elementary Schools. We have made significant progress on Endeavour and Discovery Elementary Schools and are in the planning phase for Maple Hills Elementary. We are excited to be near completion of the property

acquisition for a new high school and elementary school, planned on the former site of Providence Heights College. We also acquired land at the entrance to the Talus community for a sixth middle school, and property in Sammamish for a 16th elementary school, as planned in our 2016 school bond. We are looking forward to breaking ground on these new schools in the 2019-2020 school year. In the coming year we will continue implementing our new programs. The levy supporting these programs is set to expire in 2020, so we will need to ask voters to renew that levy to allow these programs to continue. Equity work will expand as we work to deliver more professional development for staff and work with community partners to address issues such as racism to create a more inclusive school system that better serves all students.

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EDUCATION - STATE OF THE UNION 2019 -

Snoqualmie Valley School District offers high-quality public education Submitted by the Snoqualmie Valley School District Located in the scenic Cascade Mountain foothills, the Snoqualmie Valley School District encompasses more than 400 square miles and serves families in Snoqualmie, North Bend, Fall City and surrounding areas of unincorporated King County. The district offers high-quality public education to approximately 7,100 students in 11 schools. The district’s mission is to prepare all students for college, career and citizenship. Snoqualmie Valley schools offer rigorous academic curriculum, career education training, extensive technology resources and project-based learning to help students be prepared for any path they may choose to pursue after high school. Our district

works with many community partners to expose students to a variety of career experiences, to help them realize their potential, consider options for the future and learn about relevant training or continuing education required for different careers. SVSD also values and supports a broad range of extracurricular experiences for students, so they can explore their interests and discover their passions for life-long learning. Staff work to create a positive and safe learning environment, ensuring that all students feel respected, valued, capable, loved and that they belong to a caring and nurturing organization. In recent years, student achievement and the number of students choosing rigorous academic courses have trended upward. The Class of 2017

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graduation rate was 93 percent district-wide (95 percent at Mount Si High School). Snoqualmie Valley has been recognized for AP honor roll distinctions by the College Board, and Mount Si High School has been named on national best high school lists by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek. Mount Si’s jazz band has been selected among top high school bands in the nation, performing at the Essentially Ellington Festivals in New York five times, most recently in 2019. The district has an unwavering commitment to school improvement and views great teaching and collaboration as the key to educational excellence. Educators receive progressive professional development, instructional coaching support from peer mentors, and in-depth technology training. We work together

to engage and empower all learners – students and staff – to maximize their potential. Thanks to the community’s generous support of school bonds and levies, the district is expanding school facilities and improving programs to serve a growing student population. In recent years, the district opened a new elementary school (Timber Ridge Elementary) in 2016, and installed state-of-the-art security systems throughout Snoqualmie Valley schools. In the fall of 2019, more exciting changes are planned. The district will open a new, modernized and expanded Mount Si High School to serve Snoqualmie Valley students in grades 9-12. At the same time, Snoqualmie Middle School will be re-instated as the district’s third middle school, since a separate

2019 Mount Si High School graduation.

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Thursday, July 4 7 a.m., registration for 5K Run at the Corner of Tolt and Commercial St. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Pancake Breakfast at Tolt Congregational Church. 8:30 a.m., 5K Run for the Pies at the Corner of Tolt and Commercial St. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Strawberry Shortcake Feast with Sno-Valley Senior Center at the Senior Center, downtown on Stephens Ave. 10:15 a.m., welcome address from the mayor at the Parade Stage (downtown), the flag raising ceremony at Tolt Commons Park. 10:30 a.m., Kiddie Parade a t Main Street (Tolt Ave. across from IGA). 11 a.m., Grand Parade at Tolt Ave. (Check-in at the corner of Morrison St. and Tolt.) Noon to 12:30 p.m., West Coast Country Heat Dancers, Ixtapa Horses and Mariachi Band at the Parade Stage at Tolt-MacDonald Park.

ABOVE: Country Heat Dancers show off their moves at a past Great Carnation Fourth of July parade. The dancers return on Thursday this year. File photo BELOW: The 2017 winners in the horse category were the Cedarcrest High School Equestrian Team. File photo

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Celebrating the Fourth of July in Carnation Events include a 5K run, Grand Parade, 3-on-3 Basketball and more By Stephanie Quiroz squiroz@soundpublishing.com

Next week, thousands will celebrate Independence Day at the annual Great Carnation Fourth of July Celebration. Carnation has been the draw on the Fourth of July for locals for more than 50 years. The celebration dates back to the 1920s. Committee chair and parade chair Kim Lisk — who’s been involved with the celebration for 24 years — said the event organizers are expecting some 10,000 visitors next week. “I think the big thing here is that it still has that old-time feel,” Lisk said. “It’s very family oriented, very down to earth, and nothing over the top… [people] say they like that wholesome of the Carnation Fourth of July celebration…I think it’s that more country feel. ” This year, Lisk said attendees can expect more food vendors, but everything else remains as

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always. The event will have the annual 5K, pancake breakfast, kiddie parade followed by the grand parade, Just Moo it! 3-on-3 basketball tournament,

vendor village, car show and live music. (See Page 26 for the schedule.) “We get so many people in for the parade,” Lisk said. “There’s a little bit of

everything for everybody. There’s something for moms, dads, kids, teens, and even the young adults…we seem to have captured everybody.”

This year’s Grand Marshal of the grand parade is Chief Pahayoquinich Ronnie Jerry Kanim Enick. Enik’s family involvement in the Fourth of July parade in Tolt dates back to the 1920’s when his great grandfather Chief Jerry Kanim began to sponsor the Fourth of July Celebration at his home in Tolt. Some 60 tribal members would attend and take part in the Tolt/ Carnation Parade and

participate in traditional games and dances. The sense of history is not lost on the current team organizing this year’s parade. “The committee that we have are dedicated volunteers,” Lisk said. “They have been doing it for years, and that is where the success comes. It’s their commitment.” The full Great Carnation Fourth of July Celebration schedule is available online at www.carnation4th.org.

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Case No. SNO-CVJV-0501-2019 Summons Served by Publication Snoqualmie Tribal Court for the Snoqualmie Indian Reservation In re Guardianship of S.P. (DOB 07-01-17) TO: MISTY TRUITT AND LEON POE. You are hereby notified that a Petition for Guardianship - Amended has been filed asking that an order be issued declaring that guardianship be established with nonparents with respect to your child. You are summoned to appear at 10 a.m. on September 27, 2019 at the Snoqualmie Tribal Court at 9575 Ethan Wade Way SE, Snoqualmie WA 98065. You have important legal rights and you must take steps to protect your interests. Your written response to the Petition is due within 13 days of receipt of this notice. Filing of your response must be accomplished by emailing Clerk of the Court at alison.garcia@snoqualmietribe.us or in person at the above referenced address. Service of your response on the parties must be accomplished by emailing attorney Jordan Stephens at jstephens@andersonhunterlaw.com. If you do not respond or appear, a default order against you may be entered. You may obtain legal assistance and copies of all filings in this matter by contacting the Clerk of the Court at alison.garcia@snoqualmietribe.us or (425) 8886651 ext 3000. Published: 6/28/19, 7/5/19, 7/12/19, 7/19/19, 7/26/19, 8/2/19. #862789 CITY OF CARNATION -LEGAL NOTICESR 203 TO BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019, WITHIN THE CITY OF CARNATION FROM BLANCHE STREET (MILEPOST 5.73) TO MORRISON STREET (MILEPOST 6.19) FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 2:00 PM FOR PARADE ACTIVITIES. This notice is published pursuant to RCW 47.48.020. DATED this 19th day of June, 2019. CITY OF CARNATION By: Mary Madole, City Clerk Published June 28th, 2019 in the Snoqualmie Valley Record. #862276

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THE CITY OF NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING NORTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 20.02.006, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The full text of the above Ordinances may be viewed on the web at http://northbendwa.gov, at the North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave., N. or to request a copy by mail please contact the City Clerk at (425) 888-7627. Posted: June 19, 2019 Published in the Snoqualmie Valley Record: June 28, 2019 #862073

be accepted until 4:30pm, Monday, July 15, 2019, or in person at the hearing. Email or deliver comments to the contact below. Threshold Determination: The City of North Bend (lead agency for this proposal) has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment that cannot be mitigated through compliance with the conditions of the North Bend Municipal Code and other applicable regulations. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request at the offices of the North Bend Community and Economic Development Department at 126 E. Fourth St., North Bend, Washington. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date of publication of the notice of DNS, allowing time for public comment. The issuance of this DNS should not be interpreted as acceptance or approval of this proposal as presented. The City of North Bend reserves the right to deny or approve said proposal subject to conditions if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City and/or necessary for the general health, safety, and welfare of the public. SEPA Responsible Official: David Miller, Community and Economic Development Director For More Information or to Submit Comments: Contact Jamie Burrell at the Community and Economic Development Department at (425) 888-7642 or via email to jburrell@northbendwa.gov. Email or mail written comments for the Public Hearing or SEPA DNS to the North Bend Community and Economic Development Department, PO Box 896, North Bend, WA 98045, with a subject line of “Permitted and Conditional Use Amendments.” Published in the Snoqualmie Valley Record: June 28, 2019 #862098 NOTICE OF SEPA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Project Name: Amendments to North Bend Municipal Code Chapter 8.26 Noise Abatement and Control

7p.m. and on Saturday from 6p.m. to 5p.m. Threshold Determination: The City of North Bend (lead agency for this proposal) has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment that cannot be mitigated through compliance with the conditions of the North Bend Municipal Code and other applicable regulations. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request at the offices of the North Bend Community and Economic Development Department at 126 E. Fourth St., North Bend, Washington. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date of publication of the notice of DNS, allowing time for public comment. The issuance of this DNS should not be interpreted as acceptance or approval of this proposal as presented. The City of North Bend reserves the right to deny or approve said proposal subject to conditions if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City and/or necessary for the general health, safety, and welfare of the public. SEPA Responsible Official: David Miller, Community and Economic Development Director For More Information or to Submit Comments: Contact Jamie Burrell at the Community and Economic Development Department at (425) 888-7649 or via email to jburrell@northbendwa.gov. Email or mail written comments for the Public Hearing to the North Bend Community and Economic Development Department, PO Box 896, North Bend, WA 98045, with a subject line of “Noise Abatement and Control.” Published in the Snoqualmie Valley Record: June 28, 2019 #862102

FALL CITY WATER DISTRICT INVITATION TO VENDORS FOR REGISTRATION ON VENDOR’S ROSTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the BOARD of Commissioners of Fall City Water District of King County, Washington that the District is updating its Vendors Roster pursuant to RCW 57.08.050. The District occasionally purchases supplies, materials and equipment. All vendors interested in being included upon the District’s Vendors Roster should submit an application to the District Clerk at the following address; Fall City Water District PO Box 1059 Fall City, WA 98024 The application should include a brief resume, which includes the vendor’s name and a list of supplies, material, and equipment the vendor can supply. Published in the Snoqualmie Valley Record June 28, 2019, #862064 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF NORTH BEND King County, Washington Notice is hereby given that the North Bend City Council at its June 18, 2019 City Council Meeting adopted the following Ordinances. The summary titles are as follows: Ordinance No. 1689 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 9.240 (FALSE ALARMS) OF THE NORTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, REPEALING CHAPTER 9.85 OF THE NORTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, UPDATING THE TAXES, RATES AND FEES SCHEDULE, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Ordinance No. 1690 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING NORTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.45.010 RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Ordinance No. 1691 AN ORDINANCE OF

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 918 of the City of Carnation, Washington On the 18th day of June, 2019, the City Council of the City of Carnation, passed Ordinance No. 918. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARNATION, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 14.06 CMC SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM; UPDATING THE CITY’S SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM AS PART OF THE 2019 PERIODIC REVIEW REQUIRED UNDER RCW 90.58.080(4); AMENDING CHAPTER 15.92 CMC SHORELINE MANAGEMENT FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE UPDATED SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM; ADOPTING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this 19th day of June, 2019. CITY CLERK, MARY MADOLE Published June 28th, 2019 in the Snoqualmie Valley Record. #862274 NOTICE OF SEPA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND PUBLIC HEARING Project Name: Amendments to North Bend Municipal Code Chapter 18.10.030, Permitted and Conditional Land Uses Notice of Hearing & DNS Issuance Date: June 28, 2019 Public Hearing Date: July 11, 2019, 7pm SEPA Comment deadline: July 15, 2019, 4:30pm Location: Applies Citywide Description of Proposal: The City of North Bend is proposing amendments to North Bend Municipal Code Table 18.10.030 Permitted and Conditional Uses. The City of North Bend wishes to clarify that use 2.03 Boat and Watercraft Sales is a Permitted (P) use within the Neighborhood Business (NB) zone. Public Hearing: On Thursday, July 11, 7pm at the City Hall Conference Room (211 Main Avenue N.), the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the amendments described above. Written comments may

Notice of Hearing & DNS Issuance Date: June 28, 2019 SEPA Comment deadline: July 15, 2019, 4:30pm Location: Applies Citywide Description of Proposal: The City of North Bend is proposing amendments to North Bend Municipal Code (NBMC) Chapter 8.26 Noise Abatement and Control in response to citizen comments about evening construction noise. The amendments will move up the allowance for exempt and construction noise from 8:30p.m. Monday thru Friday to

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people opposed to the villages could hear and see the kindness that pours from the people who inhabit the tiny homes. In one story she shared, a woman she came to know had been homeless for 10 years until she was finally placed in a tiny dwelling. It wasn’t too long later that a mother approached the gates at the tiny home village one evening with her four small children. The mother pleaded with those at the village, “ We don’t have a place to be. We need a home.” The chronically homeless woman, the one who was given a safe spot to sleep, offered to again move out so the mother and her children could have a place to sleep. “When you think about what generosity really means … I’ve seen some of the most beautiful, touching, generous people in tiny house villages that I’ve ever seen,” Nichols said.

Seattle Villages In 2015, after tent cities continued to crop up in Seattle and the city declared a state of emergency over homelessness, LIHI began working with Nickelsville to replace the unsturdy and leaky tents and tarps with safer and more sturdy structures. It was in partnership with the Nickelsville camps and other organizations that the birth of tiny house villages came about. “We were like, ‘OK, if we’re going to replace tents with wooden sheds, why not insulate them, add electricity, a lock and door?” said Luke Reynolds, program coordinator with the Tiny House Village program for LIHI. “It started to evolve into, ‘Let’s build villages with all tiny houses.’” The first village went live in December 2015. It was located on a residential lot owned by the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Seattle’s Central District. Today there are 10 tiny home villages in Seattle, situated on public and private properties. The city of Seattle provides financial support for the city’s villages — about 300 tiny houses that shelter some 450 people each night. Certain villages tailor their services to target various populations. The Whittier Heights Village, located near Ballard in Seattle,

serves women and was built primarily by women. It shelters seniors, single women, pregnant women and same-sex couples. Another, the True Hope Village, is focused on housing people of color. According to LIHI, the average length of stay in a tiny home village is four to five months and the rate of successful housing placements in 2017 was 39 percent. That number jumped to 42 percent in 2018 and doesn’t typically account for people who move to transitional housing, such as crashing on a relative’s couch. Brad Gerber, tiny house special projects manager, said at first many neighbors outright opposed the tiny house villages. This opposition, he said, stemmed from “bias and misinformation around the facts of homelessness and who the people experiencing homelessness are.” LIHI often conducted outreach education and employed myth-busting tactics during the development and community engagement process. In the state, 40,000 people are sleeping in shelters or outside, according to figures from LIHI. More than 7,000 of those people are part of a family with children. As the development of a village in Ballard was ongoing, a local business owner was highly opposed to his new incoming neighbors. But through community outreach, Gerber said, they came to terms and within a couple of months, the opposition largely dissolved. Two years later, as the village moved to another location, the business owner of the small gas station on Northwest Market Street told media outlets he was very discouraged to see it leave and the positive effects the village had, Gerber said. The success hasn’t come free of controversy, however. Media outlets reported this spring that differences on operational practices at some villages has led to a dispute between Nickelsville and LIHI. Because of the differences, Nickelsville staff was removed from three city-funded villages. Even still, tiny home clusters continue to develop. A village in Olympia managed by LIHI opened in February for single adults and couples. The 40 tiny homes are situated near the Lee Creighton Justice Center at 830 Union Ave Southeast in Downtown.

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Keep pushing Sometimes the challenge can be finding a place to build the village, and getting local lawmakers behind the cause. Jim Peterson, co-founder of Homes Now! Not Later, a grass-roots nonprofit, began pushing for a tiny-home village in Whatcom County in 2017. Having been homeless, he knew of the impacts of living outside and the dangers that come along with it. He dreamt of building a tiny-home community, full of 10-by-10 feet structures. The structures would cost about $3,500 to build and help alleviate the number of people sleeping outside. So he (along with co-founder Doug Gustafson) vocalized the intent at Bellingham City Council meetings and county council gatherings. People and businesses donated the needed funds to begin building structures. They only needed the land — a costly hurdle given Whatom’s rising property values. But when Peterson hit a wall, he pushed and pushed and pushed. Finally, after successfully managing two temporary tent communities for homeless people in Bellingham, Peterson’s dream became more like a reality. The Fairhaven Unity Village will have 20 tiny home, first beginning with 12 and eight tents and will take about eight months to complete (completion date is April 2020). Tents will be replaced, as more homes are nailed together. Unity Village, like the tent encampments run by HomesNow!, will be a drug-and-alcohol-free community. On the Eastside, the idea of creating a tiny home village is circulating among community faith leaders and there is interest brewing among local politicians, Gerber said. Conversations on what a partnership would look like could happen soon, although there is no timeline set. Despite where the villages crop up, or the differences between them, the underlying idea remains largely the same — getting folks into a more secure and dry place to sleep — whether the tiny homes are used in the meanwhile or as a permanent housing mechanism. When asked if tiny home villages are a solution to the homelessness problem, Aichele said “It’s a step.”

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ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER RETURNS TO REDMOND The annual summer concert series will feature Heart By Heart. By Madison Miller mmiller@soundpublishing.com

Rockin’ on the River will return to Redmond next month. For the past six years, residents have enjoyed the free summertime evening concert series at the Redmond Senior Center (8703 160th Ave. NE in Redmond). The concerts bring big-name tribute bands to the area including Neil Diamond tribute, and Cherry Cherry which has performed at the concert series twice before. Marty Boggs, senior program administrator, has been a part of organizing the concert series since nearly the beginning when it was first called Blues on the Slough. “[These concerts] really bring the community together,” he said. “I’m lucky to emcee these shows… Everyone always leaves with big smiles on their faces.” Boggs said each concert typically brings in 700-800 people. “It’s such a great intimate setting,” he said. “People bring their kids and friends. You can bring your own chairs, or many just sit on a picnic blanket and enjoy the show.” A number of chairs are provided by the Redmond Senior Center. Emerald Heights has been sponsoring Rockin’ on the River summer concerts for the past five years. The Redmond Senior Center is able to secure quality bands through the support of Emerald Heights. Emerald Heights provides cold water bottles during the shows. Redmond Kiwanis Club has been selling concessions during the concerts for the past three years. The Redmond Kiwanis Club also provided financial support for an outdoor stage in order to accommodate larger bands. “We have built this expectation of always having high-quality bands,” Boggs said. “We want

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Heart By Heart will be headlining Rockin’ on the River this summer. Band members include two original members of Heart. From left: Chad Quist, Lizzy Daymont, Michael Derosier, Somar Macek and Steve Fossem.

everyone to come and enjoy the shows.” Rockin’ on the River hosts four to five concerts each summer. This year’s concert lineup includes Heart by Heart — made up of two of Heart’s originally members — The Beatniks (a Beatles cover band), Cherry Cherry and High Tide (a Beach Boys cover band). The Beatnicks play with a passion aimed to encompass the band’s philosophy that music is more than just a background to life, according to the band website. Performing the music of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the shows feature classic sound, energy and stage presence. Cherry Cherry, a Neil Diamond tribute band, plays with respect to Diamond’s music. Led by Steve Kelly, it will be Cherry Cherry’s third year performing at Rockin’ on the River. High Tide is one of the few bands to capture the classic Southern California Beach Boy’s

1960s sound. High Tide provides a tribute to one of America’s most iconic bands. Heart By Heart is this year’s headlining act, performing July 18. Formed by original Heart bassist Steve Fossen and his wife, Somar Macek, Heart By Heart presents a show that includes all the favorite Heart hits such as “Barracuda,” “Straight On,” “Crazy On You” and “Magic Man,” as well as deep album cuts that Heart fans enjoy. Heart By Heart began in 2008 with Fossem and Macek together as a duo, but after receiving more and more small gigs around the Seattle area, Fossem asked original Heart drummer Michael Derosier to join. By 2009, Heart By Heart grew to include Lizzy Daymont on guitar, keyboards and vocals, and guitarist Chad Quist. Fossem said the band takes the music seriously and strives to play the music as close to the

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original album version. “We thought, ‘Why can’t we benefit from the songs that we helped create?’” Fossem said. Heart By Heart has gained traction since 2008, especially within the last five years while touring throughout the US. “Every year we get more popular,” Fossem said. “We have so much fun playing these songs the same way everyone heard them and get people to relive the

nostalgia… We’ve had people come up to us after a show with tears in their eyes and thanking us for bringing the memories back.” Heart By Heart will be playing 6-8 p.m. on July 18 at Rockin’ on the River. For more information about this year’s Rockin’ on the River, go online to https:// www.redmond.gov/1214/ Rockin-on-the-River.

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BAM ARTSFAIR TO CELEBRATE 73 YEARS IN JULY Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) is celebrating the 73rd BAM ARTSfair next month. The fair will be July 26-28 at Bellevue Arts Museum (510 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue) and Bellevue Square. BAM ARTSfair features thousands of original artworks, a mix of community programs, free admission to BAM and live music. BAM ARTSfair aims to bring some of the nation’s most talented artists to the Pacific Northwest. This year’s line-up includes more than 300 independent artists selected by a jury of museum and art professionals. The competitive selection process is designed to ensure diversity and superior quality. The fair features a variety of artists working in different media — from wood, glass and ceramics to paint. Free programs include community art-making, live performance art and KIDSfair.

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will be issued in the form of a prepaid and mailedpurchases within 4 weeks rebate claim approval. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed card balance 6 months after card *Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offerreward valid card for qualifying madeof 4/13/19 – 6/24/19 from participating dealers in the U.S. only.law, Rebate will be issued in the form of aagainst prepaid reward card and mailed issuance and each month claim thereafter. See complete distributed with to reward card. Additional limitations participating dealer details 6and rebateafter form.card **PowerView® andmonth PowerView®Hub required. within 4 weeks of rebate approval. Funds doterms not expire. Subject applicable law, a $2.00 monthlymay feeapply. will beAsk assessed against cardforbalance months issuance andApp each thereafter. See ©2019 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners. 19Q3NPSOC3 complete terms distributed with reward card. Additional limitations may apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. ©2019 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners 19Q2NPAPC3X. ~C

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