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VOL. 101, NO. 49
Decorating for a good cause Queen Anne Scout Troop 72 hosting annual tree sales
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Queen Anne residents didn’t let a little rain get in the way of their plans to celebrate the Christmas season when they flocked to the opening day of the Queen Anne Scout Troop 72 annual tree sale, Saturday. This year’s tree sale will take place through Dec. 21 or until the merchandise runs out. It is the primary fundraiser for the scout troop for the year and helps pay for outings, scholarships and other expenses. A portion of the proceeds also benefits the Queen Anne Food Bank. Queen Anne Scout Troop 72 Scoutmaster Jeff Coombs predicted early Saturday afternoon that the scout troop would have one of its better opening days. “People were in line at quarter to 9 this morning,” Coombs said. “It’s a family thing.” Sunday evening, he confirmed in an email what he suspected from the day before. The Scouts set records, collecting about 10 percent more than their best-ever weekend. About 5 percent more people bought trees, but they were very generous. During each sale, buyers were asked if they wanted to make an additional donation to the Queen Anne Food
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Photo by Jessica Keller Queen Anne Scout Troop 72 Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Eric Coombs carries a Christmas tree for sale to be displayed with the others at the troop’s annual Christmas SEE SCOUTS, PAGE 7 tree lot next to Safeway on upper Queen Anne, Saturday.
County budget reflects 2020 priorities Budget Chair Jeanne Kohl-Welles pleased how council met challenges By Jessica Keller
QA&Mag News editor Reflecting back on her first stint as the King County Council Budget Committee Chairwoman Jeanne Kohl-Welles cannot guess how many meetings she has attended. This is the first biennial budget cycle Kohl-Welles chaired the
King County Council Budget Committee, and she said it was much more challenging than she had anticipated. “When I agreed to become budget chair last January, of course I had no idea we would be facing a pandemic,” she said. The pandemic, however, dictated much of the King County Council’s decisions and priorities
in 2020, long before it approved the $12.48 billion budget for the 2021-23 biennium in November Kohl-Welles “The biggest success for me was that we were able to pass eight budgets in
the last eight months,” KohlWelles said. In addition to the 2021-23 biennial budget, the County Council approved two supplemental budgets for 2019-20, which made adjustments to the existing budget, and five COVID-19 budgets appropriating federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief Emergency Stimulus Act funds, and at one point, the County Council was working on three different budgets at once.
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Local mom creates virtual Santa service By Jessica Keller
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Magnolia mom Cheryl Brenner wanted to recreate as much of the holiday spirit as she could for her family this year. Brenner, who is a former teacher and current stay-at-home mom to Charlotte, 10, Evan, 8, and Sabrina, knew Christmas would look a lot different this year because of COVID-19, but she didn’t want a holiday season void of all traditions. “Everything has been cancelled,” Brenner said. “It’s been one thing after another, after another, after another.” That includes activities like visiting Santa. “For safety reasons, this obviously makes sense, but it is still disappointing for people who look forward to these holiday traditions,” Brenner said. With the encouragement of her husband, Brenner said she decided to take action in October, soon after Macy’s announced it was canceling in-person visits to Santa after almost 160 years. “I just said to Mike, I want the kids to be able to have some of these holiday traditions,” Brenner said. “He said, well, why can’t you do it.’ ” With the help of a family friend familiar with internet technology, Brenner launched her idea to create a virtual way for her family to talk to Santa this year. When her friend suggested expanding the opportunity to all families, the idea took off faster than Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve. After a quick turn around time, MeetingSanta.com is now up and running. “It was so fun to work on a project that is so positive,” Brenner said of what is referred to as “Project George” at her home to keep it a secret from her children. The website allows people to choose a safe holiday interaction with Santa by purchasing a package that suits their family and price point, Brenner said. Package options include everything from having Santa record a message for a child to scheduling a time and date on Zoom for a special visit with Santa. Before the meet-up with Santa, parents can also leave notes to St. Nick with messages about their children, such as names of the child or children he will be meeting with, their ages, certain topics to stay away from or references to Christmases past. “So, when they actually get to talk to Santa, it’s personalized,” Brenner said. She said her son has a favorite stuffed animal he received for Christmas, and during his visit with his two sisters, Santa made it a point to mention the stuffed animal by name. Brenner said the look on her son’s face made it all worthwhile. Because all their extended family lives in the Midwest, Brenner purchased additional viewing
Cheryl Brenner’s children, Sabrina (from front), 5, Evan, 8, and Charlotte, 10, talk to Santa during an online meeting set up through MeetingSanta.com, a platform that lets families purchase virtual interactions with an authentic Santa. Brenner came up with MeetingSanta. com because she wanted her children to experience some holiday traditions this year.
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“This is really why we did it. She still believes. We didn’t want to miss keeping some of that holiday magic around just because of the pandemic.” — Cheryl Brenner, Magnolia screens for her children’s 10-minute session so their grandparents could log in, as well. Brenner said one of the main ideas behind “Project George” was ensuring it was an authentic experience, featuring a Santa or Santas with real beards. “When we got into this, we had no idea how many organizations for real Santas there were,” Brenner said. Nor had she considered that lining up potential Santas would not be difficult in 2020. “They were excited. ... We had no idea how many Santas were out of work,” she said. Brenner said she has received a lot of positive feedback from families who have purchased a package thus far. Parents who have children with disabilities or sensory problems have told Brenner the virtual interactions are a positive way for their children to meet with Santa because they remove the stress created from standing in line in a crowded mall or actually having physical contact with a Santa. Brenner said her family’s visit with Santa was also a perfect solution, especially for their 10-year-old who may lose the childlike wonder of Christmas in the coming years. “This is really why we did it,” Brenner said. “She still believes. We didn’t want to miss keeping some of that holiday magic around just because of the pandemic.” The online Santa experience also didn’t bother her children, who are already accustomed to remote learning, were an ideal way to keep them safe, especially since her younger daughter is a hugger, Brenner added. Since the Meeting Santa website went live in November, Brenner said word is slowly getting out to more families.
“I think people right now are looking for ... just something fun and bright and just something to look forward to,” Brenner said. She understands some people may still want their children to meet Santa in person, but said this option resonates with other families who are trying to carry on holiday traditions as best they can while quarantining. “This kind of gives them the best of two worlds,” she said. Brenner said the website is also easy to use — all people need is an email address and to have Zoom downloaded onto their computers. As well, with every package purchased, a Santa experience is being donated to a child. For more information on packages or to schedule a visit with Santa, go to www.meetingsanta. com.
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Lianne Street? Seattle’s embedded street names
By Jessica Keller
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Holiday Hollywood Squares featured in Mirror Stage presentation For the December installment of its 2nd Saturday series, Mirror Stage presents a holiday twist with Holiday Hollywood Squares, which features theater artists playing to raise money for the charities of their choice. The competition begins at 5 p.m. Dec. 12 in a live-streamed YouTube event. The holiday game is based on the classic game show, where two contestants select from nine squares arranged in a tic-tac-toe board to place their X or O on the board. Someone in a selected square will answer a question, and the player agrees or disagrees to win the square. Whichever player gets three in a row wins the game. In the spirit of the holidays, the players will have to answer questions about how Seattle celebrates the holidays, as well as questions about Seattle landmarks and history. With each game, $100 dollars will be donated to the winning player’s chosen charity. An additional $50 will be awarded for each Secret Square correctly answered. The event will be livestreamed on Mirror Stage’s YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/Us-
protesting a payment of $844.95 that he paid for the construction of a concrete sidewalk on both sides of Eastlake Avenue between Howell Street and Mercer Street, under Ordinance 7928 creating Local Improvement District 578. (SMA 990027 transcript.) Mr. Anderson would be shocked to see what happened to the east side of the street around 1962 when I-5 plowed through the neighborhood, but his petition gives a vague sense of when the city gave up wooden sidewalks for the more durable concrete ones and when it may have begun insisting on the metal names at intersections. Recently, Julia Herschensohn began photographing some of the interesting metal names she’s located on her morning walks around the hill. The misspellings do make me chortle. Errors aside, the metal street names embedded at all the intersections on the 2018 Mercer Street rebuild shows the city and its traffic engineers tipping their hats to a Seattle tradition. It may be that the huge size of these newer street names reflects an aging population, a decline in visual acuity in the general population or the traffic engineers desire to tease us with a font size that reflects the massiveness of the roadway they’ve built in our 21st century automobile age. It would be lovely to learn for sure how, when and why the city started identifying streets in this delightful way. — Michael Herschensohn is president of the Queen Anne Historical Society.
QGSWve_Y0. Holiday Hollywood Squares is part of Mirror Stage’s 2nd Saturday series, digital programming developed to keep us virtually connected while it’s not yet safe to gather. For a list of square representatives and players, or for more information, go to https://mirrorstage.org.
New Shop Your Block program to help local businesses The City of Seattle recently launched a new Shop Your Block retail map as part of a larger public campaign — Shop Your Block — that aims to support small businesses throughout the holiday season. Shop Your Block connects consumers to local small retail businesses throughout Seattle using a new retail map and online neighborhood marketplaces, www. seattle.gov/office-of-economicdevelopment/shop-your-block. This campaign is the result of partnerships between the city, Comcast, small business owners, business district organizations, and community partners. Shop Your Block encourages the public to support local retailers in their neighborhood this holiday shopping season. The new Shop Your
Photos courtesy Michael Herschensohn Above: When metal street letters were first installed at intersections in Seattle, the work wasn’t always perfect, such as when Blaine was spelled ‘Liane.’ Left: The metal street names embedded at intersections included in the 2018 Mercer Street project show traffic engineers paid homage to a Seattle tradition. Block map allows users to find local retailers across the City. Users are able to search for retailers near them, or search for businesses by name, address, neighborhood or product keywords. The map will also display operation days and hours per business, identify if a business is open for in person shopping, online shopping, curbside pickup or appointment only. Businesses are also able to display if they are BIPOC, woman, LGBTQ+ or veteran-owned. Business owners can add themselves to the map by completing a short questionnaire. “The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn have impacted so many small businesses and workers. People are hurting. The necessary new COVID-19 restrictions will have a particularly profound impact on our small businesses as we head into what normally would be a busy holiday shopping season,” Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan said. “The Shop Your Block campaign is central to the City’s commitment to creatively support our small businesses during this challenging time. As we head into the holidays, I encourage all Seattle residents to mask up, shop their block and support Seattle’s incredible small business community.”
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The Seattle Public Library and Silver Kite Community Arts have partnered to offer online intergenerational workshops, talks, social hours and performances for the community this month. People should visit the Library’s calendar at spl.org/fiftyplus to find and register for upcoming events: • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 — Writing Fiction: The Hero’s Journey. A widely used form for storytelling, the Hero’s Journey is highly adaptable and makes a useful structure to keep dramatic tension alive. Along with character development, the class will look at some ways to structure fiction. • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 — Pop-Up Holiday Cards. Transform flat pieces of paper into popup cards and scenes. Learn a variety of beginning paper engineering techniques that will impress friends and pen pals. • 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7 - Bollywood Dance. Learn dances featured in films from Bollywood in Mumbai — the largest
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Ballard High School students explore gender, marriage and murder in an upcoming virtual play, “Trifles.” The Ballard High School’s play production class staged the virtual reading of the one-act play, which can be viewed online starting Friday. The play was written in 1916 by Susan Glaspell — a former journalist, and it’s based loosely on a murder she covered. According to the announcement, the play opens at the farmhouse of John and Minnie Wright. The sheriff, the attorney, and a neighbor arrive to investigate the death of John Wright, who was strangled in his sleep as his wife continued sleeping. Looking closer into Minnie Wright’s world, they make a startling discovery.
The play production class students cast the show, designed the poster, selected costumes and music, and recruited students from Ballard’s film program to record the play. Admittance is a suggested donation. A link to the show will be published at www.ballardperformingarts.org on Friday, and people can donate on the website. The performance will be a recorded video on the Ballard Performing Arts YouTube channel. People can watch at their pleasure, or send the link to others to watch the show. The video will remain posted for the indefinite future. For more information, contact Shawn Riley, smriley@seattleschools.org.
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BUDGET, FROM PAGE 1 “This was never done before,” Kohl-Welles said. “This was unheard of.” Along with the many meetings came a great deal of planning and collaboration between the Budget Committee and King County Executive Dow Constantine as revenue outlooks continuously changed and federal stimulus monies were released to the county, Kohl-Welles said. “We had a continually evolving situation because of COVID-19, and accompanying that was a lot of unknowns,” Kohl-Welles said. Things grew more complicated in the fall when Constantine had to build a budget that didn’t include federal stimulus funding the county had been using to create or support programs to keep residents safe or to offset losses in
revenue caused by the economic downturn caused by COVID. “Our revenue plummeted once COVID hit,” Kohl-welles said, adding the county has experienced an overall 15 percent decline in sales tax revenue, which isn’t expected to built up again to 2019 levels until 2023. As well, while the county had received $262 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds, all that money must be spent by Dec. 30 and can’t be used to backfill the county’s general fund. Added to that, the county’s funding needs to support health, safety and economic development measures far exceed the Dec. 30 deadline and the amount provided by the federal government. Kohl-Welles said with the budget passed, things are winding down for the County Council, with the last regular meeting on
Local projects, programs benefit Funding items in the 2021-23 King County biennial budget include local projects, as well: • $200,000 for the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority for the Alaskan Way and Western Access Improvements Elevator Replacement Project. • $25,000 for Book-It Repertory Theatre in Uptown. • $25,000 for Seattle Children’s Theatre in Uptown. • $25,000 for Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial at Fishermen’s Terminal in Interbay. • $25,000 for Seattle Shakespeare Company in Uptown. • Additional $200,000 for the Department of Community and Human Services to work with the Public Defender Association to develop a plan to expand the JustCARE and Co-LEAD programs to the Ballard Commons, Lake City, West Seattle Junction and other Seattle urban villages should additional federal grants become available for
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Dec. 15 and no more budgets planned for the rest of the year. Next year, however, will mean the council will pass a new supplemental budget in February or March to make necessary corrections because of the everevolving funding situation. She also hopes the federal government will approve additional COVID or CARES Act funding, which would prevent county programs and services from taking serious hits. No additional federal funds, however, could spell real trouble, Kohl-Welles said. “I can’t stress this enough: It’s so hard to know what’s coming next,” Kohl-Welles said. “We have to look at the whole picture. Taking a holistic approach is something I’ve been trying to do through all this and to make sure help is being provided throughout the whole county.”
COVID-19 relief. $400,000 to turn the North Seattle/Aurora Isolation and Quarantine Facility site into a hygiene center or respite space for people experiencing homelessness in the north end after there is no longer a need to use the site for COVID-19 response. $1 million for operational planning for previously studied water taxi expansion routes originating in Kenmore and Shilshole. $2 million to support King County Mental Illness and Drug Dependency behavioral health and recovery programs reduced by the loss of sales tax revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $100,000 for the Ballard Senior Center, which had not received funding from the Veterans, Seniors & Human Services Levy as had all other senior centers in the district. $4.25 million to use for an additional month of funding to operate isolation and quarantine facilities related to COVID-19 in King County.
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SCOUTS, FROM PAGE 1 Bank, and a large percentage of people did so, Coombs stated. The tree lot, next to the Safeway on Queen Anne Avenue North, features trees of a variety of sizes, as well as garlands, wreaths and mistletoe. Scouts Thomas Antinore, senior patrol leader, and Eric Coombs, assistant senior patrol leader, both 15, helped set up the tree sale lot Friday and agreed passers-by were enthusiastic about what they saw. “I think it makes people happy,” Coombs said. Antinore agreed. “There were a lot of people who told us they were excited we would be holding it this year,” he said. The set up, however, is different than in year’s past as precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. First, unlike previous years, no food or drink is being served. Scouts also set up entrance and exit points to monitor entry into the tree lot, and widened the aisles to ensure people can maintain social distancing. As well, instead of paying inside a heated trailer, people make purchases outside as a volunteer sitting behind a plastic barrier oversees the contactless transactions. Boy and girl scout troop members are still on hand to answer questions and help people find their perfect trees. Volunteers trim the bottom of tree trunks to extend their freshness, as well. In addition to the tree sale,
Photo by Jessica Keller Queen Anne Scout Troop 72 Senior Patrol Leader Thomas Antinore pulls out a Christmas tree to show to a customer at the opening day of the scout troops annual Christmas tree lot. Scout Preston Palomino is collecting food donations to benefit the Queen Anne Food Bank for his Eagle Scout project. Jeff Coombs said he wasn’t surprised that the opening weekend of the tree sales went so well and expects much more of the same from residents who are trying to celebrate the holiday season as best they can. “They are looking for normalcy,” he said. The fundraiser is also popular among the scouts this year, as well. “I like seeing people just from around Queen Anne come and
get a Christmas tree, and I like being around the other scouts,” Antinore said. “It’s nice to have something to do in the winter, especially this year.” This is the last year the tree sales lot will take place at its current location, however. Construction is expected to begin on a new Safeway and apartment complex in 2021. Jeff Coombs said scout leaders are currently searching for a new location, possibly in north Queen Anne, and he is confident the troop will have one secured before next year’s fundraiser.
Scout Troop 72 Christmas tree lot Located at 2100 Queen Anne Ave. N., in the Queen Anne Safeway lot. Hours Monday - Thursday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus, which normally rehearses at Queen Anne Baptist Church, is performing in its online Home for the Holidays concert from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday on Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=958Gj3R2AY8. People can donate at the site. Donations will benefit the Phinney Ridge Foodbank, Mary’s Place, Path With Art and Queen Anne Helpline. On Friday, people can watch the SeaChordsmen perform with other area groups in the virtual Figgy Pudding fundraiser, which will be streamed at www.figgypudding.org. For the performance, SeaChordsmen members went to Pike Place Market, where they lip-synched two previously recorded Christmas songs. The Figgy Pudding event benefits the Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank. People can donate at https:// app.mobilecause.com/vf/ seachordsmen or www.figgypudding.org. The Seattle SeaChordsmen will also perform in the televised Figgy Pudding special from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 11 on King 5. For more information about the SeaChordsmen, go to https:// seachordsmen.org.
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How does stained glass get its color?
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Ever since humans discovered they could use sand to make glass, they’ve been experimenting with it. They even learned how to control the colors. My friend Dustin Regul is a stained glass artist and painter who teaches fine arts at Washington State University. He told me more about where glass gets its color. “It’s actually metals that help change the color of the glass,” he said. We can add these metals to glass in the form of a compound. A compound is a combination of one or more elements. For example, table salt is a compound made up of the elements sodium and chloride. Yellow glass can be made using a compound called cadmium sulfide. Red glass can come from adding gold chloride. Manganese dioxide can make glass purple. Blue glass comes from adding the compound cobalt oxide Glassmakers add in compounds when they melt the sand. The temperature has to be just right for everything to work. They heat the sand to about 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit — that’s even hotter than lava. As the melted sand cools, it becomes glass. It turns out, glass made from melted sand doesn’t always instantly become transparent. The glass sometimes has its own natural color.
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“You can imagine really old glass bottles,” Regul said. “They kind of have that bluish or greenish tinge.” Glassmakers also figured out that a compound called sodium nitrate could help clear up the glass. Regul said glass is a pretty unusual material. It’s not a solid or a liquid. Scientists call it an amorphous solid, which means a state somewhere in the middle of those two states of matter. It’s also a very fragile material. Regul must be very careful when he works on stained glass
projects. Before he gets started, he makes a plan and draws out his design on paper. Next, he cuts up the paper drawing into pieces. It’s a guide that will help him as he cuts pieces of glass into shapes with a special glass cutting tool. Finally, he uses copper tape to connect the pieces together and applies heat to seal it all up. In medieval times, when stained glass first became really popular, people used a different technique. The glass pieces were held together with long strips of a bendy
material made of lead. On each side of the lead strip was a little channel where the edge of glass could be tucked in. And like the technique Regul uses, adding heat to the strip helped keep the glass in place. Humans can use these really small pieces of glass — in all sorts of colors — to form a bigger picture or story. Whether you are in the lab or the studio, it’s amazing what you can create and discover when you set your mind to it. Sincerely, Dr. Universe
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of BLANCA V. CASTILLO Deceased. IN PROBATE No. 20-4-06220-8 KNT NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this Estate. Persons having claims against the Decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable Statute of Limitations. serve their claims on the Personal Representative or the Attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of filing of a copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013. the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Probate assets and nonprobate assets of the Decedent. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 18, 2020 BLANCA L. FARRELLY GARY C. BERGAN Attorney for Estate WSBA NO. 7419 P.O. Box 1304 Issaquah, WA 98027 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 18, 25 & December 2, 2020 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of MAY C. LOUIE, Deceased. No. 20-4-06466-9 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (11.40.030) The co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as coPersonal Representatives (co-PBs) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-PRs or the co-PRs’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the co-Personal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(l)(c); or (2) four month s after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION November 18, 2020 SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC By: Karin S. Treadwell, WSBA #27630 Attorneys for co-PRs 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 Suzette S. Lee co-Personal Representative c/o Sayre Law Offices, PLLC 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 Shirley M. Louie co-Personal Representative c/o Sayre Law Offices, PLLC 1417 31st Ave South Seattle WA 98144-3909 (206) 625-0092 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 18, 25 & December 2, 2020 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: HESTER SPAULDING, Deceased. NO. 20-4-01763-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: December 2, 2020. JELSING TRI WEST & ANDRUS PLLC LARRY A. JELSING, WSBA #1120 Attorney for Personal Representative Attorneys for Personal Representative/ Address for mailing or service: Larry A. Jelsing, WSBA #1120 JELSING TRI WEST & ANDRUS PLLC 2926 Colby Avenue Everett, WA 98201 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 2, 9 & 16, 2020 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY DANIEL C. AICHER, in his individual capacity, Plaintiff, vs. KHYRI P. EDWARDS and
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JANE DOE EDWARDS, husband and wife, and the marital community comprised thereof, and PINCHIFF MECHANICAL LLC, a Washington limited liability company,. Defendants. NO. 20-2-12036-7 SEASUMMONS TO: KHYRI P. EDWARDS and JANE DOE EDWARDS A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by the Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense in writing, and by serving a copy upon the person signing this Summons within 20 days after the service of this Summons, excluding the day of service, if served upon you within this State, and within 60 days after the service of this Summons is served upon you outside of Washington, excluding the day of service, or a Default Judgment may be entered against you without notice. A Default Judgment is one where Plaintiff is entitled to what he asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a Notice of Appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before a Default Judgment may be entered. You may demand that the Plaintiff file this lawsuit with the Court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this Summons. Within 14 days after you serve the demand, the Plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the Court, or the service on you of this Summons and Complaint will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. DATED: July 29, 2020. FILE RESPONSE WITH: Clerk of the Court King County Courthouse 516 3rd Ave Seattle, WA 98104 ETENGOFF|PAK LAW GROUP James L. Pak, WSBA #28399 Nicholas A. Alexander, WSBA #48215 605 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663 Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY DANIEL C. AICHER, in his individual capacity, Plaintiff, vs. KHYRI P. EDWARDS and JANE DOE EDWARDS, husband and wife, and the marital community comprised thereof, and PINCHIFF MECHANICAL LLC, a Washington limited liability company,. Defendants. Case No.: 20-2-12036-7 SEA COMPLAINT FOR NEGLIGENCE Plaintiff DANIEL C. AICHER state his claims against the Defendants KHYRI P. EDWARDS, JANE DOE EDWARDS and PINCHIFF MECHANICAL LLC as follows: I. PARTIES - JURISDICTION 1. This lawsuit arises out of an automobile collision that occurred on Southbound I-5 near milepost 167 and the Mercer Island exit in King County, Washington. 2. Plaintiff Daniel Aicher (“Aicher”) is resident of Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. 3. Upon information and belief, Defendants Khyri Edwards (hereinafter “Defendant Edwards”) and Jane Doe Edwards are residents of Pierce County, Washington. 4. Defendant Pinchiff Mechanical LLC (hereinafter “Defendant Pinchiff Mechanical”), is a HVAC design and installation company that is licensed to do business in the State of Washington with its principal office in Seattle, King County, Washington. 5. At the time of the events set forth herein, Defendant Edwards, was an employee, servant and/or agent of Defendant Pinchiff Mechanical, acting within the course and scope of employment or under its direct control or under such other circumstances as to justify imputing responsibility for the careless, negligent and reckless acts complained of herein. 6. This Court has jurisdiction and venue over the Defendants, the subject matter and persons of the parties pursuant to RCW 4.12.020(3) and RCW 4.12.025. II. FACTS OF CLAIM 7. On August 18, 2017, Plaintiff Aicher was driving his 2008 Hyundai Accent with his wife, LeAnn Aicher, in the front passenger seat. They were traveling southbound in the number two lane of I-5 passing milepost 167 and the Mercer Island exit. 8. Defendant Edwards was driving a 2000 Isuzu NPR box truck belonging to Defendant Pinchiff Mechanical. He was traveling southbound in the number two lane of I-5 directly behind Plaintiff Aicher. Defendant Edwards looked back and when he turned to look forward again traffic had slowed. Defendant Edwards steered left in an attempt to avoid colliding with the Plaintiff Aicher, but was unsuccessful. Defendant Edwards struck Plaintiff Aicher’s vehicle and then struck another vehicle driven by Michael O’Brien. III. FAULT OF DEFENDANTS 9. The foregoing collision was the proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Edwards, who was operating in the course and scope of his employment with Defendant Pinchiff Mechanical, creating vicarious liability for Defendant Pinchiff Mechanical.
IV. INJURIES AND DAMAGES 10. As a direct and proximate result of the foregoing negligence of Defendants, Plaintiff Aicher suffered bodily injuries and has suffered economic and noneconomic damages in amounts to be proven at trial. V. 11. Plaintiff hereby waives the physician patient privilege ONLY to the extent required by RCW 5.60.060, as limited by the Plaintiff’s constitutional rights of privacy, contractual rights of privacy, and the ethical obligations of physicians and attorneys not to engage in ex parte contact between a treating physician and the patient’s legal adversaries. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for judgment against the Defendants, jointly and severally, in an amount that will fairly compensate Plaintiff for all damages sustained, physical disability and pain, emotional trauma, medical expenses, wage loss, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, interest calculated at the maximum amount allowable by law, and other relief the Court deems just. DATED at Vancouver, Washington, this 29th day of July 2020. ETENGOFF PAK LAW GROUP By: James L. Pak, WSBA #28399 Nicholas A. Alexander, WSBA #48215 605 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 & 16, 2020
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING MULUKEN BEYERRA and JANE DOE BEYERRA, husband and wife, and the marital community comprised thereof, Plaintiffs, vs. OSMAN YUSEF JAMA and JANE DOE JAMA, husband and wife, and the marital community comprised thereof, Defendants. No. 20-2-11866-4 KNT SUMMONS THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, TO: Osman Yusef Jama and Jane Doe Jama, husband and wife, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT: A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled court by Muluken Beyerra and Jane Doe Beyerra, Plaintiffs. Said claim is stated in the written complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the complaint by stating your defense in writing, and by serving a copy upon the person signing this summons within 20 days after the service of this summons, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where plaintiffs are entitled to what has been asked for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before a default judgment may be entered. You may demand that the plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this summons. Within 14 days after you serve the demand, the plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this summons and complaint will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. THIS SUMMONS is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Dated: October 28, 2020. Fekadu Shibeshi, WSBA #49612 Attorney for Plaintiff FILE ORIGINAL OF YOUR RESPONSE WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT AT: Court Clerk King County Superior Court 516 - 3rd Ave. SERVE A COPY OF YOUR RESPONSE ON: Fekadu Shibeshi Law Firm 100 W Harrison St., Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98119 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2 & 9, 2020 Superior Court of Washington For King County Andrea Maria Gillespie DOB 03/09/1986 Petitioner vs. Kerne Fahey DOB 09/28/1984 Respondent Order for Protection No. 20-2-08107-8 SEA Court Address 516 3rd Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 Telephone Number: (206) 296-9300 (Clerk’s Action Required) (ORPRT) Names of Minors: [X] No Minors Involved Respondent Identifiers Sex: Gender queer Gender Non-conforming Race: Caucasian Hair: Sandy Height: 5ft 9in Weight: 200 lbs Eyes: Blue Access to weapons: [ ] yes [X] no The Court Finds Based Upon the Court Record: The court has jurisdiction over the parties, the minors, and the subject matter. Respondent had reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. Notice of this hearing was served on the respondent by [x] service by publication pursuant to court order. [x] Respondent received actual notice of the hearing. Respondent [x] did not appear. This order is issued in accordance with the Full Faith and Credit provisions of VAWA: 18 U.S.C. § 2265. Respondent and the victim are: [X] Family or household members because they are: [X] current or former adult cohabitants as roommates. Respondent committed domestic violence as defined in RCW 26.50.010. Credible Threat: [X] Re-
spondent represents a credible threat to the physical safety of the protected person/s. Additional findings may be found below. The court concludes that the relief below shall be granted. Court Order Summary (additional provisions are listed on the following pages): [X] Respondent is restrained from committing acts of abuse as listed in provisions 1 and 2, on page 2. [X] No-contact provisions apply. This order is effective immediately and for one year from today’s date, unless stated otherwise here (date): September 25, 2021 it is ordered: [X] 1. Respondent is restrained from causing physical harm, bodily injury, assault, including sexual assault and from molesting, harassing, threatening, or stalking [X] petitioner. (Respondent: If you and the petitioner are current or former spouses or domestic partners, parents of a child-in-common, age 16 or older, and are/were in a dating relationship, and are currently residing together or resided together in the past, age 16 or older and are/ were in a dating relationship, but have never resided together, you will not be able to own or possess a firearm, other dangerous weapon, ammunition, or concealed pistol license under state or federal law for the duration of the order.) [X] 2. Respondent is restrained from harassing, following, keeping under physical or electronic surveillance, cyberstalking as defined in RCW 9.61.260, and using telephonic, audiovisual, or other electronic means to monitor the actions, locations, or wire or electronic communication of [X] petitioner. [X] 3. Respondent is restrained from coming near and from having any contact whatsoever, in person or through others, by phone, mail, or any means, directly or indirectly, except for mailing or service of process of court documents by a 3rd party or contact by Respondents lawyer(s) with [X] petitioner If both parties are in the same location, respondent shall leave. [x] 4. Respondent is excluded from petitioner’s [X] residence. [X] Petitioner waives confidentiality of the address which is: 17763 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA [X] 5. Petitioner shall have exclusive right to the residence that petitioner and respondent share. The respondent shall immediately vacate the residence. The respondent may take respondent’s personal clothing and tools of trade from the residence while a law enforcement officer is present. [X] Petitioner waives confidentiality of this address which is: [X] 6. Respondent is prohibited from knowingly coming within, or knowingly remaining within 500 feet of: petitioner’s [x] residence. Warnings to the Respondent: A violation of provisions 1 through 6 of this order with actual notice of Its terms Is a criminal offense under chapter 26.50 RCW and will subject you to arrest. If the violation of the protection order involves travel across a state line or the boundary of a tribal jurisdiction, or involves conduct within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, which includes tribal lands, you may be subject to criminal prosecution in federal court under 18 U.S.C. §§2261, 2261A, or 2262. A violation of provisions 1 through 6, 17, or 18 of this order is a gross misdemeanor unless one of the following conditions apply: Any assault that is a violation of this order and that does not amount to assault in the first degree or second degree under RCW 9A.36.011 or 9A.36.021 is a class C felony. Any conduct in violation of this order that is reckless and creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person is a class C felony. Also, a violation of this order is a class C felony if you have at least two previous convictions for violating a protection order issued under Titles 7, 10, 26 or 74 RCW. If your relationship to the victim is as intimate partner, then effective immediately, and continuing as long as this protection order is in effect, you may not possess a firearm or ammunition under federal law. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8). A violation of this federal firearms law carries a maximum possible penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. If you are convicted of an offense of domestic violence, you will be forbidden for life from possessing a firearm or ammunition. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9): RCW 9.41.040. You Can Be Arrested Even if the Person or Persons Who Obtained the Order Invite or Allow You to Violate the Order’s Prohibitions. You have the sole responsibility to avoid or refrain from violating the order’s provisions. Only the court can change the order upon written application. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2265, a court in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, any United States territory, and any tribal land within the United States shall accord full faith and credit to the order. Warning: A person may be guilty of custodial interference in the second degree if they violate provisions 10, 11, or 12. Washington Crime Information Center (WACIC) Data Entry It is further ordered that the clerk of the court shall forward a copy of this order on or before the next judicial day to King [X] County Sheriff’s Office. This order is in effect until the expiration date on page one. If the duration of this order exceeds one year, the court finds that an order of one year or less will be
1 insufficient to prevent further acts of domestic violence. Dated: September 25, 2020 at 2:02 p.m. Nancy BradburnJohnson Commissioner I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Order: DID NOT APPEAR Andrea Maria Gillespie Signature of Petitioner/Lawyer Mark Blair WSBA No. 25205 Travis Moeller WSBA No. 51325 Appeared by phone Petitioner: The law allows you to register for certain notifications regarding this protection order and its status. Visit www.RegisterVPO.com or call 1-877242-4055 for more information or to sign up. If you feel that you are in danger, call 9-1-1 immediately. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 25, December 2 & 9, 2020 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of KIM CHI RATHJEN deceased. No. 20-4-06401-4SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any other-wise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070, by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: November 17, 2020 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 25, 2020 /s/ MICHAEL D. RATHJEN Personal Representative Attorney for Estate: STANTON M. COLE Attorney at Law 2826 - 40th Ave West Seattle, WA 98199 206-473-2928 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 25, December 2 & 9, 2020 Superior Court of Washington For King County Jonathan Kaufman Petitioner DOB 06/11/1972 vs. Kerne Fahey DOB 09/28/1984 Respondent Order for Protection No. 20-2-08108-6 SEA Court Address 516 3rd Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 Telephone Number: (206) 296-9300 (Clerk’s Action Required) (ORPRT) Names of Minors: [X] No Minors Involved Respondent Identifiers Sex: Gender queer Gender Non-conforming Race: Caucasian Hair: Sandy Height: 5ft 9in Weight: 200 lbs. Eyes: Blue Access to weapons: [ ] yes [X] no The Court Finds Based Upon the Court Record: The court has jurisdiction over the parties, the minors, and the subject matter. Respondent had reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. Notice of this hearing was served on the respondent by [x] service by publication pursuant to court order. [x] Respondent received actual notice of the hearing. Respondent [x] did not appear. This order is issued in accordance with the Full Faith and Credit provisions of VAWA: 18 U.S.C. § 2265. Respondent and the victim are: [X] Family or household members because they are: [X] current or former adult cohabitants as roommates. Respondent committed domestic violence as defined in RCW 26.50.010. Credible Threat: [X] Respondent represents a credible threat to the physical safety of the protected person/s. Additional findings may be found below. The court concludes that the relief below shall be granted. Court Order Summary (additional provisions are listed on the following pages): [X] Respondent is restrained from committing acts of abuse as listed in provisions 1 and 2, on page 2. [X] No-contact provisions apply. This order is effective immediately and for one year from today’s date, unless stated otherwise here (date): September 25, 2021 It is ordered: [X] 1. Respondent is restrained from causing physical harm, bodily injury, assault, including sexual assault and from molesting, harassing, threatening, or stalking [X] petitioner. (Respondent: If you and the petitioner are current or former spouses or domestic partners, parents of a child-in-common, age 16 or older, and are/were in a dating relationship, and are currently residing together or resided together in the past, age 16 or older and are/ were in a dating relationship, but have never resided together, you will not be able to own or possess a firearm, other dangerous weapon, ammunition, or concealed pistol license under state or federal law for the duration of the order.) [X] 2. Respondent is restrained from harassing, following, keeping under physical or electronic surveillance, cyberstalking as defined in RCW 9.61.260, and using telephonic, audiovisual, or other electronic means to monitor the actions, locations, or wire
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or electronic communication of [X] petitioner. [X] 3. Respondent is restrained from coming near and from having any contact whatsoever, in person or through others, by phone, mail, or any means, directly or indirectly, except for mailing or service of process of court documents by a 3rd party or contact by Respondents lawyer(s) with [X] petitioner If both parties are in the same location, respondent shall leave. [x] 4. Respondent is excluded from petitioner’s [X] residence. [X] Petitioner waives confidentiality of the address which is: 17763 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA [X] 5. Petitioner shall have exclusive right to the residence that petitioner and respondent share. The respondent shall immediately vacate the residence. The respondent may take respondent’s personal clothing and tools of trade from the residence while a law enforcement officer is present. [X] Petitioner waives confidentiality of this address which is: [X] 6. Respondent is prohibited from knowingly coming within, or knowingly remaining within 500 feet of: petitioner’s [x] residence. Warnings to the Respondent: A violation of provisions 1 through 6 of this order with actual notice of Its terms Is a criminal offense under chapter 26.50 RCW and will subject you to arrest. If the violation of the protection order involves travel across a state line or the boundary of a tribal jurisdiction, or involves conduct within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, which includes tribal lands, you may be subject to criminal prosecution in federal court under 18 U.S.C. §§2261, 2261A, or 2262. A violation of provisions 1 through 6, 17, or 18 of this order is a gross misdemeanor unless one of the following conditions apply: Any assault that is a violation of this order and that does not amount to assault in the first degree or second degree under RCW 9A.36.011 or 9A.36.021 is a class C felony. Any conduct in violation of this order that is reckless and creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person is a class C felony. Also, a violation of this order is a class C felony if you have at least two previous convictions for violating a protection order issued under Titles 7, 10, 26 or 74 RCW. If your relationship to the victim is as intimate partner, then effective immediately, and continuing as long as this protection order is in effect, you may not possess a firearm or ammunition under federal law. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8). A violation of this federal firearms law carries a maximum possible penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. If you are convicted of an offense of domestic violence, you will be forbidden for life from possessing a firearm or ammunition. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9): RCW 9.41.040. You Can Be Arrested Even if the Person or Persons Who Obtained the Order Invite or Allow You to Violate the Order’s Prohibitions. You have the sole responsibility to avoid or refrain from violating the order’s provisions. Only the court can change the order upon written application. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2265, a court in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, any United States territory, and any tribal land within the United States shall accord full faith and credit to the order. Warning: A person may be guilty of custodial interference in the second degree if they violate provisions 10, 11, or 12. Washington Crime Information Center (WACIC) Data Entry It is further ordered that the clerk of the court shall forward a copy of this order on or before the next judicial day to King [X] County Sheriff’s Office. This order is in effect until the expiration date on page one. If the duration of this order exceeds one year, the court finds that an order of one year or less will be insufficient to prevent further acts of domestic violence. Dated: September 25, 2020 at 2:20 p.m. Nancy BradburnJohnson Commissioner I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Order: DID NOT APPEAR Kerne Fahey Signature of Petitioner/Lawyer Mark Blair WSBA
December 2, 2020| www.QueenAnneNews.com No. 25205 Travis Moeller WSBA No. 51325 Petitioner: The law allows you to register for certain notifications regarding this protection order and its status. Visit www.RegisterVPO.com or call 1-877-242-4055 for more information or to sign up. If you feel that you are in danger, call 9-1-1 immediately. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 25, December 2, & 9, 2020 Superior Court of Washington, County Of King In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): Mele Laukau Wight And Respondent/s (other party/parties): Peni T. Minoneti No. 20-3-045211 SEA Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Amended Summons Served by Publication To (name): Peni T. Minoneti - The other party has asked the court to (check all the requests Included in the Petition): Divorce, Separation, Valid / Invalid Marriage [x] End your marriage or domestic partnership. You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: -No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and -The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [x] FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage. You can get the Response form and other forms you need at: -The Washington state Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/ forms -The Administrative Office of the Courts - call: (360) 705-5328 -Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp. org, or -The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County King County Courthouse 516 Third Avenue, Rm E-609 Seattle, WA 98104 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: Mele L. Wight 9/16/2020 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 1901 SW 318th Pl. #A Federal way, WA 98023 Email (if applicable): mlwight68@gmail.com (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 18, 25, December 2 & 9, 16 & 23, 2020 Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): Sonia E. Sanchez And Respondent/s (other party/ parties): Jesus Alfonso Hernandez No. 20-3-04853-8 SEA Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Jesus Alfonso Hernandez I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Dissolution of Marriage You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within
60 days of the date this Summons is published: November 4, 2020. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: -No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and -The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: -The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms -Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or -The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 516 3rd Ave. C-607 Seattle WA 98104 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: Jorge Ramos, 43599 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): Lawyer’s address: 1520 140th NE Ste 200 Bellevue WA 98005 Email (if applicable): jorge@communitylawpllc.com Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2 & 9, 2020 Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re: Petitioner: DANIEL ROBERT WINNIE And Respondent: HONGNI GONG-WINNIE No. 20-3-05487-2 KNT Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To: Hongni Gong-Winnie I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Divorce (Dissolution) You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: November 18, 2020. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/ forms • Washington LawHelp: www. washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, King County 401 4th Ave. N — Room 2C Kent, WA, 98032-4429 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/ her lawyer fills out below: 11/12/2020 James C. Mcguire 28454 Print name and WSBA No., if any I agree to accept legal papers for this case at Lawyer’s address: 1906 East Aloha Street Seattle WA 98112 Email: James@mc-
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guirelawmediation.com This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2020 TS No WA05000056-20-1 TO No 200284813-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: CAROLYN E. GRAVES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: as Instrument Number 20200724002897 Parcel Number: 109975009001 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 8, 2021, 10:00 AM, at 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 109, BRIGADOON GLEN NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 90 OF PLATS, PAGES 48 AND 49, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON APN: 109975009001 More commonly known as 33049 35TH AVENUE S.W., FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated July 25, 2008, executed by CAROLYN E. GRAVES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION as original Beneficiary recorded July 31, 2008 as Instrument No. 20080731001375 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY and recorded November 20, 2012 as Instrument Number 20121120000889 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failed to pay the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the death of all mortgagors, pursuant to paragraph 7(A)(I) under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph 9(A)(I) of the Deed of Trust. PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE INFORMATION Principal Balance as of September 30, 2020 $194,675.53 Interest due through September 30, 2020 $62,227.12 TOTAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE AND INTEREST DUE: $256,902.65 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: July 25, 2008 Note Amount:$453,000.00 Interest Paid To: January 26, 2020 Next Due Date: February 26, 2020 Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company Contact Phone No: 800-306-9027 Address: 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $194,675.53, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to
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satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 8, 2021. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be paid by December 28, 2020, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before December 28, 2020 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is paid and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the December 28, 2020 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS CAROLYN E GRAVES 33049 35TH AVENUE S.W., FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CAROLYN E. GRAVES 33049 35TH AVENUE S.W., FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 by both first class and certified mail on July 31, 2020, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted July 30, 2020 in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Dated: September 4,2020 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee CorpsOrder Number 72620, Pub Dates: 11/18/2020, 11/25/2020, 12/02/2020, 12/09/2020, 12/30/20 QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
resources to continue to treat COVID-19 patients. • Flu protection is especially urgent for people of color: Due to longstanding health care inequities, Black and Latinx/Hispanic people are disproportionately affected by underlying conditions which can cause both COVID-19 and flu complications. This results in much greater rates of flu-related hospitalizations. Indeed, a new CDC analysis of 10 flu seasons showed that Black people were hospitalized at a rate twice as high as White people. Black and LatinX/Hispanic communities are also less likely to get vaccinated due to a range of barriers. CDC data shows that in the 2019-20 flu season, Latinx/Hispanic adults had the lowest flu vaccination coverage (38.3 percent), with non-Hispanic Black adults next lowest (41.2 percent). • Getting vaccinated is easy: Vaccines are often free or offered at very low cost. To learn more about safe, affordable flu vaccination, including where to get one in your area, visit GetMyFluShot.org. You can also view a short video on flu vaccination by visiting, youtu.be/cl7wNuU5IIU. “No one has time to get sick from flu -especially this year,” says Dr. Bailey. “Getting a flu shot is one thing we all can do to help protect ourselves, our families and our communities.”
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December 2, 2020
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Letter to the Editor More needs to be done for vulnerable students
The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the Washington education system could last generations. Most students are being kept out of their classrooms in hopes it keeps them safe, and our individual educators are trying to keep them engaged in the curriculum during virtual learning. However, we need to be doing even more this year to make sure every student succeeds. Data shows the national high school dropout rate in the United States is a little over 5 percent when students are in a traditional learning environment. Experts predict the dropout rate will exponentially increase this year because of factors like the lack of wifi, the home environment or other outside elements that affect our most vulnerable students. Seattle Public Schools should supplement the current student resources available with programs that target our at-risk students, such as Graduation Alliance’s Dropout Recovery Program. A
have this friend who is going Because he did not just argue with through a rough time. her; he made everyone feel uncomfortAnd it is the worst thing, to able. That is just the sort of man he was. be sad around the holidays. You hear He seemed to enjoy embarrassing my a carol and everything inside you friend in front of her friends, as if he recoils, like feeling cold and warm at would stow his criticisms until we were the same time. all together and then, one by one, fling Before her husband died, I went them at her. What is more, I think he to visit. wanted to fling them at her in front of “Open the wine,” she yelled from us; it’s why he would tag along in the upstairs. “I’ll be right down.” first place. Then, once everyone was I found the wine amid so many looking at him, mortified, he would Falling Awake prescription bottles, all I could think act like he could not figure out what was, it won’t be long. terrible thing he had done. By Mary Lou It wasn’t. A month later, I was at Even so, after he died, all I had to Sanelli his memorial service. do was look in her eyes to see how Now, I am a little embarrassed to desperate she felt, reminding me how admit this, but I remember sitting alone we can feel after a loss, any loss. there trying to remember if they ever got along. Be“Do you think I’ll ever find another man like cause they fought. They fought all the time. When him?” she said. she described one argument to me, her hands Why would you want to? Of course I did not trembled, she was so upset. And I said something say that. The simplest way to show love is to never like, “Couples argue. It’s no big deal.” But that was come up dry in the comfort department. “Of course early on, when I still hoped that the two of them you will!” would make it. “It’s just that I hate being alone.” Before I started to worry that they would. “We’re all alone in the end,” I said, not quite When she announced her engagement, I did not call her back right away. I have a little problem fakSEE SANELLI, PAGE 11 ing enthusiasm.
program such as that provides students with individualized outreach, on-going support through an academic coach, and additional resources they need and may not have access to at home during remote learning. Superintendent Denise Juneau can help our most vulnerable students, who will benefit the most, stay in school by implementing such a program. The 2020 school year is far from normal, which means we can’t expect the existing programs we already have in place to suffice. We need to implement new and innovative ways to protect our youth from dropping out of school and to keep them engaged in the education system. Ann Davison, Wedgwood, Seattle
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Welcome to your home in Seattle Editor’s Note: In December, the Queen Anne & Magnolia News and Madison Park Times released our Annual Manual, featuring different aspects and points of view about Seattle. Chris Sudore’s column is an extension of the Annual Manual we are proud to feature in our regular publications. Please check out a copy of this year’s Annual Manual.
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s we settle into 2021, the comforts of home have new meaning. After a year filled with pandemic-related disruptions, political demonstrations and unrest, having a haven may be more important than ever before. The good news is, there’s a wide variety of housing in the Seattle real estate market, whether you’re looking to buy or rent. The robust job market has helped insulate the area from the economic dips the rest of the country experienced; many of the region’s workforce has been able to work remotely. Even if offices are closed or working with reduced staff, people are still making money and have it to spend. That’s all good news on the real estate front.
A look back, and forward
Usually, the Seattle real estate market is predictable. Sure, some years are hotter than others, but there’s a reliable rhythm to a year. Things start to pick up in February, then take off from March to mid-June. By the beginning of summer, people are traveling on vacation, enjoying being outside, and generally not selling or buying homes at the same rate we experience in the spring market. Then, after school starts again, there’s a burst of activity in September and October, as folks want to be in their new places by the holidays or close by the end of the year. In 2020, COVID blew that up. We were in a typical spring market that was really heating up — we were on a pace for the busiest year in recent history. Then the lockdowns began. All that pent up activity exploded when we were once again allowed to show and sell homes in June through the normally slower summer. It was everywhere: People moving within the city, people moving into more suburban areas to the east, and a strong secondhome market on Bainbridge, Vashon Island and throughout the
SANELLI, FROM PAGE 10 believing I said such a silly thing. It’s just that I did not, do not, want her to settle for another man who makes her feel bad about herself. And I could just kick myself for bringing up the election after promising myself that I wouldn’t because my friend is much more conservative than I
lifestyles and ameniSan Juan chain. With ties. When looking many working and for the right fit, learning remotely, ask yourself a few those more remote questions — and locations are popular. share your questions We’ve adjusted and answers with to the new normal, your broker — when which in real estate looking at the opincludes restrictions tions: on how many people • Do you want can be in a home the promise of during showings or nightlife nearby open houses. There’s Property Views when things can more scheduling necBy Chris Sudore fully open up again? essary. But even with • A quieter area, that, expect a strong near a particular spring market. school? Some sellers opted not to enter • Do you need an outdoor the market at the end of last year, space of your own? wanting to wait until after the • What will your commute elections, and will be ready to sell look like, assuming you go in spring. Those who sold at the back to work soon? end of the year without buying have the proceeds in cash on hand • Are you by bus routes or the light rail? and are looking for more indoor Finding the right neighborhood and outdoor space. means finding the right one for The one thing we predict from you. The light rail system’s expanthe data is that as soon as a house sion and Seattle’s great bus service hits the market in Seattle, somemakes using public transit simple one’s ready to buy it. from any neighborhood, when you’re ready. Take a look around Once the pandemic passes, If you’re a first-time buyer in for the promise of a nice walk to the Seattle real estate market, be bars and restaurants with a lively prepared to get scrappy. Things entertainment scene, look in: will move fast, and if you’re relo• Ballard, it was named one of cating from a region with a lessthe top entertainment neighcompetitive real estate market, borhoods in the United State. there are some things for which • Capitol Hill (the CHAZ you should be prepared. has been dismantled, and the In a hot Seattle market, be unrest has died down), which ready to move quickly on a purhas a metropolitan, eclectic chase. We may experience bidding atmosphere. wars, price escalations and waived • Fremont, where you’ll find contingencies, especially for tech workers and entrehomes in the sweet spot of $1.5 preneurs mixing with local million and below. artists. You’ll be competing with buyers If you’re looking for a quieter who sold their homes last fall, lifestyle or more family-friendly have ready cash to spend and need neighborhoods, look to: a place to land. If you’re financ• Madison Park ing, get all your documentation • Queen Anne squared away. • Some parts of north CapiOn the rental side, there are tol Hill. There are walkable available apartments and homes. neighborhoods that feel like Prices are steady, but you may villages but are a quick drive find you need to make competidowntown. tive bids that go above the listed • West Seattle feels like its own lease fees. Those high rent prices, bubble, though it’s only 10 though, are leading people to do minutes by car to downtown, the math and figure out they may and has trendy bars, restauget better value from buying a rants and retail options. similar or better property (mortFirst-time buyers looking to get gage rates are still super-low). the most for their money should You’ll pay less per month for the look to Seward Park through Comortgage versus renting and begin lumbia City. There are some great to build equity in a new home. values there. Let the data be your guide — Finding your place it’s what I do. If you see that one Within Seattle, our city’s neighborhood has more properneighborhoods offer different ties available, you’ve got a better
“ Seattle is a great place to live. Our economy, diversity and cultural vibrance, combined with amazing natural resources and recreation, create a quality of life that’s unique. People want to live and work here. So our housing market is strong, and this spring looks to be heating up again.”
am. But I was working so hard at not bringing it up, that I brought it up. “You know,” she said, “Trump is what this country needs.” I blinked. I smiled, blinked again, harder this time, but I was not all that surprised by her comment. When it comes to politics, my friend is always saying things that sound crazy to me.
money before. And she knew I knew because she started to chuckle. Next, because the line between emotions is impossibly thin, she fell apart. I think an even truer thing I needed to learn about friendship began right then, after she said another thing I don’t believe for a second is true: “We had a good marriage.”
But that is not the point. The point is, that no two people can ever be on the same page about everything. If we are, I am pretty sure one of us is lying. And the whole point is to accept each other’s differences. Besides, I knew what my friend was really saying: A man like Trump may be just what she needs. I mean, she settled for
chance of scoring a home you love at a reasonable price. The numbers will tell you where to look. If one street or block has comparable homes for sale, and there’s only one home available a few blocks over, focus on where the volume is to end up with a better deal.
School days
While most schools are still remote, being close to good schools is a driver for those with children, so it affects resale values even if you’re child-free. Look at the neighborhoods of Madison Park, Sand Point, Windermere and View Ridge. The elementary schools are rated from good to excellent, and the high schools are excellent. None of the Seattle middle schools are particularly well regarded, however. Many Seattle residents opt for private schools. You’ll find highly rated private schools in Madison Park, Madrona, Capitol Hill and North Seattle. The highest-rated public schools are across Lake Washington on the Eastside and on to Mercer Island.
Financial matters
Most mortgage lenders advise that you can afford a property that’s priced two to three times your gross income. So determine how much you’re comfortable spending each month on housing, and set a budget. Line up your financing before you make an offer on a home. Talk to a lender and get a prequalification letter that states how much you’re eligible to borrow. Keep in mind that there will be added fees and taxes when you actually get to the settlement table to buy your new home, typically around 3 percent of the purchase price.
Call in a pro
Researching neighborhoods and homes online will bring up a lot of information, so much so that it can be overwhelming. You need someone you trust to help. Noth-
ing makes a bigger difference in your home-buying experience — from finding a home that may not be on the market yet, to getting the best possible deal — than working with the right broker. Look for experience. Finding a seasoned broker is a little harder right now because so many people got their real estate licenses during our hot markets. In a sellers’ market, you don’t have to know a lot to sell houses. And here’s the truth: All you have to do to have your photo and contact information next to a listing on sites like Zillow is to pay for it. That broker who appears on the right sidebar may never have even seen the home on that page or know anything about the neighborhood it is in. Look for local knowledge. I’m a Seattle native, and I’m in the minority. Far more people move here than have grown up here. That gives my clients a real advantage. I know the city and surrounding area and can help pinpoint the right neighborhood or suburban town for my clients with a few questions. I also know what that hyper-local market is like, so we can get searching right away. You want the brokers who’ve succeeded during tough times; they’re the ones who know how to get things done. We’ve all heard it: Past behavior is the best predictor of future performance. Seattle is a great place to live. Our economy, diversity and cultural vibrance combined with amazing natural resources and recreation create a quality of life that’s unique. People want to live and work here. So our housing market is strong, and this spring looks to be heating up again. It’s time to get ready to find your new place to call home. Chris Sudore KingCountyEstates.com Chris@KingCountyEstates. com Managing Broker Coldwell Banker Bain | Global Luxury
And this time I didn’t blink. — Mary Lou Sanelli has published three works of non-fiction, including “Among Friends,” a Goodreads notable title. Her first novel, “The Star Struck Dance Studio of Yucca Springs,” was recently released by Chatwin Books. For more information about her and her work, visit www.marylousanelli. com.
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WINDERMERE
Queen Anne Windermere’s Queen Anne office is committed to the health of our community. We invest our time, knowledge and energy to make Queen Anne a better place to live, for all of us. Our brokers on top of the Hill are also on top of their game. In the past 12 months Windermere brokers have listed over three times more Queen Anne homes than any other company.
All in, for Queen Anne. All in, for you.
Q U E E N A N N E / $1,995,000
Q U E E N A N N E / $2,145,000
Q U E E N A N N E / $2,350,000
Steve Hicks / stevehicks.com
Holley Ring / holleyring.com
Heidi Ward / heidiwardre.com
Q U E E N A N N E / $1,495,000
Q U E E N A N N E / $1,150,000
Q U E E N A N N E / $1,130,000
Rene Stern / renestern.com
Ellen Gillette & Audrey Manzanares / makeseattleyourhome.com
Audrey Manzanares / audreymanzanares.com
Q U E E N A N N E / $685,000
Q U E E N A N N E / $525,000
720 Queen Anne Ave N #409, Seattle / MLS# 1604354
626 4th Ave W #304, Seattle / MLS# 1647256
Julie Beall / juliebeall.withwre.com
Kevin Bohnert / kevinbohnert.com
Wilcynski Partners / wilcynskipartners.com
101 Lee St, Seattle / MLS #1676845
1943 7th Ave W A, Seattle / MLS# 1690558
2048 13th Ave W #8, Seattle / MLS#1670454
Windermere Real Estate Midtown / Queen Anne
2707 Nob Hill Ave N, Seattle / MLS# 1668711
120 W Highland Dr #422, Seattle / MLS# 1677347
159 Ward St, Seattle / MLS #1657702
2818 4th Ave W, Seattle / MLS# 1653401
Q U E E N A N N E / $475,000
214 W McGraw St. / Seattle, WA 98119 / 206.283.8080