Mill Creek and Bothell News

See this great artist at a Edmonds Gallery - See below

2009-08-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

Great Artist at Edmonds Frame Design

2009-08-04T10:56:00.001-07:00

Nancy Reithaar's works of art can be found At the Edmonds Frame Design gallery and frame shop. Call the gallery owner "Barbara" for all your framing and art work.My artwork is inspired by my observations of animals and the natural world. I see endless possibilities in animal forms and expressions, and textures and colors in nature, as well as in the materials I use.The combination of mono type and collage allows me to compose and adapt in response to the unique subject. When I let go of total control of the process, it is clear which elements should be cut away and which should be enhanced with texture, color, and light. The process becomes exciting as I discover the relationships between a wolf, for instance, and the image in my mind, the paintbrushes, the press, the paper, and the combination of ink colors that faithfully express the wolf’s individual characteristics and universal beauty.Born in Seattle, Nancy Reithaar has lived in the Pacific Northwest all her life. She earned her B.F.A. in painting at the University of Washington and creates her multi layered artwork at the Sev Shoon Art Center in Seattle. Because of her proximity to the Ballard Locks and the Woodland Park Zoo, she is never far from a variety of animal subjects to inspire her.

Home for Sale in Vine Maple

2009-06-29T09:57:00.001-07:00

Charming Light and bright corner lot home in a quiet neighborhood. Spacious sunken living room with vaulted ceiling, Separate formal dining room and cozy family room with wet bar off kitchen. Hardwood floors in hallway, entry and kitchen. Great professionally maintained landscape surrounds the house for privacy. Large entertainment size deck in the back yard and do not forget the private deck overlooking the beautiful yard off the Master suite! Master suite with full bath

A Real Estate Scam

2009-06-19T09:35:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service has advised its member agents that it is illegal to list a property for less than what a seller is willing to sell the property for. This is what happens. a listing broker and a seller agree to list a $300,000. home for $250,000. As all good buyer's agents do that have investors looking for good deals, they will check several times a day to see what good deals have just come on the market. They call their buyers and tell them that a home just came on the market two hours ago, and looks like a good deal. What happens is 5 or 6 offers are written with in a couple of days on this good deal. The listing agent will try to wait a couple of more days to get as many offers as he can. Buyers and buyer's agents become frustrated at the delay of not hearing back on their offer. Some buyers at this point have offered full price and even more. How amazing to see this in a buyers market. Now some of the offers that came in are called back, and the buyer's agent is asked to contact their buyer to see if they can get them to offer more. This starts a bidding war that many times leaves a lot of people frustrated. This is happening so often that this practice has been ruled to be illegal. Here is a way to beat the scam. When a listing comes on the system that is too good to be true. I have called my investor within a few hours of the listing being placed. We look at the house and write up an offer at full price that I as the buyer's agent present to the seller in person with the listing agent. The offer has no contingencies for financing, inspections, etc. It is a cash deal with closing in 1 week. I have been able to force the seller to sell in one deal. In the other deal the seller would not sell for the price he listed the property, and said that the real estate agent told him to list the property for less than he was willing to sell. That listing agent lost his licence. I do not advise anyone to try to beat the scam, unless they have many years experience in buying and selling real estate. In 32 years in this wonderful real-estate business I have seen it all. - Carl

HRC Home Realty Commercial

2009-06-01T13:59:00.000-07:00

Selling a Business?
Deciding to sell your business is the easy part. How to go about selling it is another project altogether. Carl Brecht has been in the business of selling businesses for over 20 years and his knowledge and experience will help you achieve your goals.
Carl is a real estate broker in three states with international connections through Munich Germany. He is aware of your needs. In fact, he has owned several businesses.
Whether you are ready to sell your business now, or are just beginning to consider selling, call us for a confidential, no-cost appointment. He will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Let Carl Brecht at
Home Realty Commercial confidentially list your business for sale today! Contact him directly at 425-368-8246

Your Exposure: As a member of our team, we place your business in front of a multitude of business brokers across the globe. Each business broker can confidentially access your listing and help promote the sale of your business at the best price possible. By using proprietary websites, your business is connected many times over internationally.
Common Questions asked?
• What is my business worth?
• What kind of financials do I need to provide when I sell my business?
• How do I ensure confidentiality?
• What is the most effective way to find qualified buyers?

• What kind of financing is available to help me sell my business?
• How do I screen buyers?
Our Offer: Consultation on a variety of business issues is available at your request as your selling process evolves. Selling a business is an intricate process that requires a very specific expertise as well as the ability to solve problems in a practical yet creative manner. We do realize, however, that all businesses are unique and that applying a "cookie-cutter" approach will not be the most effective method. We tailor our marketing and procedures to accommodate the needs of your business and your concerns. Our intent is always to keep you informed and involved in the sale of your business. We know you want the freedom to concentrate on your business while we find you the right buyer.
Carl Michael Brecht
Home Realty Commercial
425-368-8246
22833 Bothell Wy SE / suite 147
Bothell, WA. 98021
carlbrecht@netscape.net

New listing Vine Maple/ Mill Creek

2009-05-09T11:52:00.000-07:00

UNDER $540,000. carlbrecht@netscape.net or 425-368-8246

NEW Listing in Mill Creek/Vine Maple

2009-05-09T11:40:00.000-07:00

carlbrecht@netscape.net or 425-368-8246

Contact Carl Brecht for details

World leaders "oil painting" click to enlarge and move to the right to see total painting

2009-05-08T14:27:00.000-07:00

Another quality business in Bothell CLICK ON COUPON AND PRINT

2009-05-08T08:50:00.000-07:00

Canyon Park is Washington States first location

2009-05-04T11:55:00.000-07:00

Canyon Park was chosen to be Washington States first location for eating well, and healthy. See postings below for menu. Extreme Pitta started in Canada and has arrived in the United States. For more information please contact Carl Brecht

Why Extreme Pita

2009-05-04T11:30:00.000-07:00

Why Extreme Pita?
A lot of restaurants out there offer items that are fried within an inch of their lives. Extreme Pita has the right concept at the right time, because more and more consumers are looking for a fresh, fast, healthy alternative, something they have been doing since we opened our doors. See additional postings below. For Franchise information throughout Washington State contact Carl Brecht 425-368-8246 or carlbrecht@netscape.net

Extreme Pita is openning in a few weeks

2009-05-04T11:23:00.000-07:00

Extreme Pitta is opening in a few weeks
See menu at http://www.extremepita.com/food/extreme-menu.php

Extreme Pita coming to town

2009-05-04T11:15:00.000-07:00

Extreme Pita is coming to town soon!

They are fast, fresh, fun, and full of flavor. Besides all that, we're EXTREME when it comes to their commitment to creating a unique product bursting with ingredients that are healthy.Here's the cool part - they can customize every rolled pita to suit the individual tastes of health conscious customers like you. Lunch, dinner and late night menu items include our Extreme Club, Philly Cheese Steak, Beef Bistro, Grilled Chicken, Gyros, and Falafel, all combined with a choice of different vegetable varieties served fresh or sautéed to perfection right in front of your eyes. We also offer a variety of great tasting flat baked pita's, fresh salads, soups, and drinks.

2009-04-30T10:14:00.000-07:00

A Knight of Chess and Wine

when: Wednesday May 27th. 4-6pm

where: Wine Styles/Canyon Park, 22833 Bothell-Everett Highway, #104

why: To provide a place with atmosphere to enjoy a friendly game of chess with a glass of wine. All levels of play and are welcome. We will also provide a lesson if you like. This is an event that could be used to form a chess club, or meet people that would like to play on a regular bases. Winestyles has a food menu, so please do not bring any food or drink

what to bring: Your chess sets and/or clocks. Tables will be available inside and outside of Wine Styles.

who to contact for more info: Carl Michael Brecht carlbrecht@netscape.net Carl started playing chess in high school and has taught students that have attended the National Elementary School Championships.

Condo in Mill Creek for Sale

2009-04-20T14:04:00.000-07:00

New today! Making Home Affordable

2009-04-20T12:54:00.000-07:00

About Making Home Affordable
The Obama Administration has introduced a comprehensive Financial Stability Plan to address the key problems at the heart of the current crisis and get our economy back on track. A critical piece of that effort is Making Home Affordable, a plan to stabilize our housing market and help up to 7 to 9 million Americans reduce their monthly mortgage payments to more affordable levels. The Home Affordable Refinance Program gives up to 4 to 5 million homeowners with loans owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac an opportunity to refinance into more affordable monthly payments. The Home Affordable Modification Program commits $75 billion to keep up to 3 to 4 million Americans in their homes by preventing avoidable foreclosures.Our consumer website, www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov, provides homeowners with detailed information about these programs along with self-assessment tools and calculators to empower borrowers with the resources they need to determine whether they might be eligible for a modification or a refinance under the Administration's program. Through this website, borrowers can also connect with free counseling resources to help with outstanding questions; locate homeowner events in their communities; find a handy checklist of key documents and materials to have ready when making that important call to their servicer as well as FAQs from borrowers in similar circumstances; and much more.We hope that you will find this website informative and useful as we all work together to solve our nation’s housing crisis and put our country on the path to a lasting economic recovery.

2009-04-14T16:30:00.000-07:00

For a Dollar off coupon to the Spotted Cow "cafe and Icecream"

Please e-mail carlbrecht@netscape.net in the subject say - "Spotted Cow"

Real Estate Broker comes back to the Pacific Northwest after 32 years.

2009-04-05T15:31:00.000-07:00

Real Estate Broker comes back to the Pacific Northwest after 32 years.

Leaving Seattle in 1977 was only going to be temporary, with plans to return in 5 years. 32 years later, Carl Brecht is back. Carl, after graduating from the University of Washington Business School in 1975, began working for West Coast Realty. Two years later, he continued his real estate career in Chicago Illinois, Granger Indiana, and Saint Joseph Michigan. Now back, with 3 broker licenses,
Carl has chosen to place his Associate Brokers License at Home Realty. Home Realty has four locations. They are a privately owned company geared to customer service. With continued success in these market conditions, Home Realty has initiated an expansion program. Carl’s expertise is finding an area that is reasonably priced, and promoting the property to investors. He has owned a few wholesale and retail businesses. His favorite one was a gourmet coffee shop, and that is a operation he enjoys selling. The enjoyment is finding that right person to carry on the business.
Carl’s education did not stop after business school. Just a few years ago Carl attended Thomas Cooley law School to concentrate in property and contract law. His back ground has enabled him to offer his clients an expertise above the norm. Even though he does have a knack for selling businesses and commercial property, his enthusiasm for selling residential property is also evident. “Older historical homes are irreplaceable and have a story to tell “
When asked about his fondest memories of Seattle, Carl was quick to mention his days with Boy Scout Troop 15. Taking the Adventurous, a hundred plus foot sailing ship to summer camp in the San Juan Islands. Another adventure was on an Eagle Scout climbing trip to Mount Rainer. On that climb he ran into both Whitaker brothers at Camp Muir. A highlight of his high school days was being a member of the Roosevelt Chess Team. His love for the game continued by teaching hundreds of elementary school students. His team of five third and fourth graders routinely defeated the top high school players in the Indiana area. Carl also is an avid rower and skuller. He was a member of the University of Chicago Rowing Team and attended the annual Head of the Charles rowing regatta in Boston. His only regret was that he did not take advantage of the rowing program at the University of Washington in his earlier years.
At age 55 Carl sees himself working another 25 years in the profession he loves. His experience over the years has seen markets like today. “ There is no place in the world like the Pacific Northwest.” He is back to stay. If you would like someone like Carl working in your corner, you can reach him by email at carlbrecht@netscape.net, or by cell phone at 425-368-8246

Money that is available for our area

2009-04-03T09:42:00.000-07:00

HUD ALLOCATES MORE THAN $10 BILLION OF RECOVERY ACT FUNDING ONE WEEK AFTER BILL SIGNINGWashington State Receives $168.6 Million As Nearly 75 percent of HUD Recovery funds allocated today
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today allocated nearly 75 percent of its funding, or $10.1 billion, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Jurisdictions in Washington State will receive a total of $168,599,677 as a result of today's allocations. (details below)
The Recovery Act includes $13.61 billion for projects and programs administered by HUD, 75 percent of which was allocated to recipients today - only one week after President Obama signed the Act into law.
The funding announced today is primarily formula-based, meaning that it is allocated using set program criteria that do not require grantees to apply for the funds, allowing them to be allocated very quickly. The remaining 25 percent of the funds, which will be competitively awarded later, will be used to build on the President's priorities to promote green jobs and mitigate the destabilizing effects of foreclosures on communities.
"I am pleased to announce that we are moving swiftly to get these much-needed funds out to states and cities to create jobs and help stimulate our economy," said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. "Recovery Act investments in HUD programs will be not just swift, but also effective: they will generate tens of thousands of jobs, help the families and communities hardest hit by the economic crisis, and modernize homes to make them energy efficient."
Promoting Energy Efficiency and Creating Green Jobs
These investments are powerful vehicles for economic recovery because they work quickly, are labor-intensive, create jobs where they are needed most, and lead to lasting neighborhood benefits. Many will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save Americans money by retrofitting housing to make it more energy efficient.
Public Housing Capital Fund Program - $3 billion nationally; $40,250,758 to Washington State's 29 housing authorities.
HUD is allocating nearly $3 billion to 3,134 public housing agencies to develop, finance, and modernize public housing in their communities. Local PHAs will use this funding for energy-efficient modernization and to make large-scale improvements to public housing developments, including critical safety repairs. In addition to the funding allocated through this capital fund, HUD is working to competitively award another $1 billion to local housing agencies to support catalytic investments, particularly investments that leverage private sector financing to retrofit public housing and enhance energy conservation. For allocations to specific housing authorities, please visit website.
Native American Housing Block Grant (IHBG) - $255 million nationally; $14,863,303 to 30 tribal organizations in Washington.
Tribal entities will use this funding for energy efficient modernization of and renovation of housing maintained by Native American housing programs. In addition to the funding allocated through formula funding, HUD will competitively award another $242 million for Native American grants later this year. Also, pursuant to today's recovery formula funding, HUD is allocating $10.2 million for Native Hawaiian Housing. For allocations to specific tribal organizations, please visit webstie.
Lead Hazard Reduction/Healthy Homes - $100 million nationally; $6,725,000 to to King County, City of Spokane and State of Washington.
Nearly $100 million will be invested in HUD's lead based paint and hazard reduction and remediation activities, including promoting local efforts to eliminate dangerous lead from lower income homes and stimulating private sector investment in lead hazard control. For allocations to specific jurisdictions, please visit website.
Supporting Shovel-Ready Projects and Assisted Housing Improvements
These investments will support a broad range of housing and community development projects that are ready to go. Many of these projects have been held up for lack of private investment due to fallout from the broader economic crisis and credit crunch.
Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) - $2.25 billion nationally; $43,010,192 in Washington.
Funded under HUD's HOME Program, TCAP grants will help State Housing Finance Agencies to kick-start the production of stalled affordable rental housing projects that rely on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. These agencies will distribute the funds competitively and give priority to housing projects that can begin construction immediately. For specific allocations in Washington, please visit website.
Project-Based Rental Assistance - $2 billion nationally; $22,494,740 to 160 contracts in Washington.
HUD is allocating $2 billion to invest in full 12-month funding for Section 8 project-based housing contracts. This funding will enable owners to undertake much-needed project improvements to maintain the quality of this critical affordable housing.
Promoting Stable Communities and Helping Families Hardest Hit by the Economic Crisis
These investments will help communities and families that have experienced the brunt of the economic downturn. Resources will be used to stabilize and revive local neighborhoods and housing markets with heavy concentrations of foreclosed properties. Funds will also assist the vulnerable families and individuals who are on the brink of homelessness or have recently become homeless.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - $1 billion nationally; $16,307,031 to 30 grantees in Washington.
HUD is allocating nearly $1 billion to approximately 1,200 state and local governments through the Department's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to target their own community development priorities. Most local governments use this investment to rehabilitate affordable housing and improve key public facilities - helping to stabilize communities and create jobs locally. For specific allocations to jurisdictions, please visit website.
Emergency Shelter Grant Program/Homelessness Prevention - $1.5 billion; $24,948, 653 to 10 grantees in Washington.
HUD is allocating nearly $1.5 billion to state and local governments to help rapidly re-house homeless persons and families who enter shelters. In addition, HUD's Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) will significantly expand efforts to prevent homelessness among those facing a sudden economic crisis. For specific allocations in Washington, please visit website.
FHA Loan Limits
HUD will temporarily increase the loan limits of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) up to $729,750. This will keep credit flowing to millions of families whose options are limited by the current crisis. Previously, FHA's loan limits in very high-cost areas were capped at $625,500. FHA's reverse mortgage product known as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) will have a new national mortgage limit of $625,500, up from the previous limit of high of $417,000. These increased loan limits are applicable to all FHA-insured mortgage loans endorsed until December 31, 2009.
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HUD is the nation's housing agency committed to sustaining homeownership; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development and enforces the nation's fair housing laws. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.hud.gov/ and espanol.hud.gov.

Where to buy Real Estate outside Mill Creek

2009-03-25T10:32:00.000-07:00

"For Sale" sign in the "Old City" area of Northwest Washington, DC.

Washington leapfrogged London for the first-place ranking in the world's best cities for real estate investment.
Thanks to a proposed US$1-trillion wave of government spending, investors are flocking to D.C. for opportunities in the commercial and residential real estate markets. All these new programs will need offices, after all, and their employees will need places to live.

This year, Washington leapfrogged London for the first-place ranking in the world's best cities for real estate investment. But don't count out the world's financial capitals just yet -- even with massive financial troubles in London and New York, those cities finished second and third, respectively.
Why? It's the appeal of long-term stability, and fears that emerging countries are going to take a harder hit. While the U.S. property market sputters, China is poised for its worst deflation in a decade, focused heavily on property price declines, according to Deutsche Bank.
"For the U.S. and U.K., part of it is flying back to safety," says François Ortalo-Magne, a real estate professor at the Wisconsin School of Business. " For China and India, there's a sense that we went there and tried it, but it wasn't producing."
Forbes' rankings come from the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate, a research association that tracks where member investors are finding the best opportunities around the world. AFIRE surveys its 200 members, who collectively hold US$700-billion in cross-border real estate.
U.S. cities surged up this year's list: San Francisco moved to sixth from 24th last year; Los Angeles moved to seventh from 19th; Houston moved to eigth from 32nd. Cities in the Asia Pacific region dropped: Sydney fell to 11th from ninth; Hong Kong dropped to 22nd from 10th place.
This year, investors know that valuations can't be trusted. In 2008, the American residential market fell 19%, according to the Case-Shiller index; U.K. prices dropped 16% according to Nationwide, a U.K. builder. Commercial values in both countries have started to soften due to recessions on either side of the pond.
In 2008, investors tried to call the bottom and gambled in emerging markets. This year, they're looking at premium locations in cities with proven track records.
"We don't feel comfortable that we are able to identify what value is," says Richard Kessler, chief operating officer of Benenson Capital Partners, a global real estate investment group. "Having said that, if an opportunity exists on Park and 57th Street, or something we've always wanted to own on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C., or some other very strategic long-term asset, we would look at it."
That makes 2009 the year of playing it safe and not chasing exotic opportunities in far-flung locations. It's even injected a sense of humility into the investing world.
"There used to be a rivalry between New York and London," says Kenneth Patton, divisional dean of the New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate. "The subject has shifted to the fact that we're both in the same lifeboat, and maybe it's leaking."
While some investors play it safe, others are content to wait out the real estate downturn entirely.
"Most of the [usual] participants are sitting on the sidelines," says Mr. Kessler. "There's a lot of capital, but everyone is uncomfortable about deploying that capital."
For their part, the optimists think 2009 might be the year that sideline money starts to come back into the marketplace -- and, especially for the cities on this list, it will come back in a flood, not a trickle.
"There's a lot of money that needs to be invested," says François Ortalo-Magne. "The instant people feel an inkling of a turnaround, money is going to flow in."
Whether that inkling comes in 2009 or 2010, however, is an altogether different question. For further information on real estate investment, contact Carl Brecht with over 30 years experience. Cell 425-368-8246 carlbrecht@netscape.net Home Realty and Brecht Real Estate Center Inc. Licenced Broker in three States in U.S.A. and International Sales.

So you would like to own a coffee shop

2009-03-24T10:41:00.000-07:00

I did own a coffee shop, and would like to help anyone get started. My coffee shop was the most rewarding business that I have ever owned.

www.solid-groundscafe.com Please call me or e-mail me at carlbrecht@netscape.net

Is Starting a Coffee Shop Right for You?

Owning your own coffee business has mass appeal. Picture yourself as the proprietor of a successful coffee shop and just think of the many positive attributes that you associate with that image: freedom to make your own decisions, financial independence, respect from the local community, your family and staff, and the satisfaction of providing a sought-after product to your customers in a social environment that brings people together, just to name a few. Just smell that fresh coffee brewing! What could be better?
Let’s add a shot of reality to that idealized image for a more grounded perspective: picture working 14-hour days, 6 or 7 days a week, smell the unrelenting pungent scent of stale coffee on your clothing and in your hair, feel that painful steam wand burn on your index finger, see yourself driving to your shop at 5:30 am on a dark and cold Saturday morning when an employee calls in sick (again), imagine yourself pacifying the argumentative customer that insists a traditional Italian macchiato includes caramel, “like Starbucks does.” Oh no, what have I gotten myself into?
Surprisingly, many prospective coffee entrepreneurs feel that an undefined “something better” awaits them in the retail coffee business than in their current life, but do not necessarily stop to validate this point. Take inventory of both the benefits and drawbacks of retail business ownership prior to making a serious life change.
Immerse yourself into the industry before you make your leap. Interact with coffee shop owners in neighboring cities;

Join the, Specialty Coffee Association of America and attend their annual conference; visit the online chat forums at the SCAA website, coffeeforums.com and CoffeeGeek.com ; read Roast Magazine, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal and Specialty Coffee Retailer. Take inventory of both the benefits and drawbacks of retail business ownership prior to making this serious life change.
Before you commit yourself to that new reality, make sure that you are basing your decision on facts and not solely on your desires and a well intentioned misinterpretation of the facts - accept that there is a difference between what happens and what you want to happen. Every garage band from Seattle or Portland has the dream of a rock star lifestyle; a disciplined few practice their instruments the 4 to 6 hours each day necessary to be good musicians; the fewer still that become famous will understand that practicing 4 to 6 hours each day is part of the real rock star lifestyle - you had better enjoy it.

Bothell Important Phone Numbers

2009-03-22T11:17:00.000-07:00

LOCAL POINTS OF INTEREST
Bothell Garden Club Bothell Historical Museum Society 425-486-1889
Bothell Sons of Norway 425-485-9085
Country Village 425-483-2250
Northshore Senior Center 425-487-2441
Northshore Swimming Pool 425-296-4333
Northshore Youth Services 425-485-6541
King Co Parks & Rec. 206-296-2976
Snohomish Co. Parks 425-388-6600
Bothell City Parks 425-486—3256
Ticket Master 206-628-0888

Welcome to Bothell

Bothell offers an increasing number of business and job opportunities as well as leisure time activities. Conveniently situated at the intersection of State Routes 522 and 527, and Interstate 405, Bothell is evenly divided between Snohomish and King Counties. Located on the northern most point of Lake Washington where the Sammamish Slough meets the lake, Bothell offers boating, walking, jogging, inline skating, biking and more on or along 20 miles of trails developed just for these activities. The Sammamish River Trail connects to the Burke-Gilman Trail, allowing people the opportunity to travel from Marymoor Park near Redmond all the way to Gas Works Park in down town Seattle.
Bothell is the gate way to the technology corridor promise stimulating environments for both work and play.
As the gateway to the Technology Corridor, which is expected to employ 40,000 people

Population: 30,910
by the year 2000, the city boasts Average Income $ 70,581
many thriving businesses. The list of major companies in the
Average Value of Homes $ 233,000.00
area includes Microsoft,
Housing Units 12,700
Immunex, ATL and Eldec. Residents also have easy access to
Average Commute Seattle
and Everett, each just 15
to Everett 45 Minutes 20 minutes away. With the
to Bellevue 45 Minutes growing job base of the
to Seattle 1 Hour Technology Corridor, and a rewarding residential climate, Bothell’s future continues to

Real Estate
Home Realty /Canyon Park
22833 Bothell Wy Wa. 98021
ask for Carl Brecht associate broker
cell 425-368-8246
office 425-481-7777
http://www.millcreekbothell.blogspot.co,

TRANSPORTATION
Community Transit 425-353-7433
(RIDE) Dial A Ride (DART) 425-347-5912
SEATAC International Airport 206-431-4444
Washington State Ferries (800)843-3779 425-464-6400
Amtrak (800)872-7245
Car and Van Pool 206-625-4500

LICENSING SERVICES
Automobile Registration and Driver’s License
525 156th Ave. SE, Bellevue 425-649-4281
10035 NE 183rd Bothell 425-481-1644 10639
NE 68th Kirkland 425-827-0317
500 4th Avenue # 401 Seattle 206-296-4000

Animal Licensing 425-257-6000
Business Licensing 206--664-1400
123 5th Avenue, Seattle Vehicle Licensing 425-481-1644
CITY Bothell City Hall 425-486-3256
18305 101st Ave. NE Bothell Chamber of Commerce 425-485-4353
Verizon 800-483-3000
Puget Sound Energy (888-225-5773
Cascade Natural Gas 800-848-3406
Alderwood Water District 425-743-4605
Bothell Water District 425-486-6250
Bothell Public Works 425-486-2768
Sno-King Waste Management 425-481-1100
Fire Department (business) 425-486-1678
Police Department (business) 425-486-1254
Library 425-486-7811
AT & T Cable 877-824-2288
Evergreen Hospital 425-899-1000
Overlake Hospital 425-688-5000

NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNALS
Eastside Weekly 425-623-0500
Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer 206-464-2121
Bothell/Kenmore Reporter 425-486-1231

City of Bothell
QUICK REFERENCE NUMBERS TRANSPORTATION
Community Transit 425-353-7433
(RIDE) Dial A Ride
(DART) 425-347-5912
SEATAC International Airport 206-431-4444
Washington State Ferries (800)843-3779 425-464-6400
Amtrak (800)872-7245
Car and Van Pool 206-625-4500

LICENSING SERVICES

Automobile Registration and Driver’s License
525 156th Ave. SE, Bellevue 425-649-4281 10035
NE 183rd Bothell 425-481-1644 10639
NE 68th Kirkland 425-827-0317
500 4th Avenue # 401 Seattle 206-296-4000

Animal Licensing 425-257-6000
Business Licensing 206--664-1400
123 5th Avenue, Seattle Vehicle Licensing 425-481-1644
CITY Bothell City Hall 425-486-3256
18305 101st Ave. NE Bothell Chamber of Commerce 425-485-4353

Verizon 800-483-3000
Puget Sound Energy (888-225-5773
Cascade Natural Gas 800-848-3406
Alderwood Water District 425-743-4605
Bothell Water District 425-486-6250
Bothell Public Works 425-486-2768
Sno-King Waste Management 425-481-1100
Fire Department (business) 425-486-1678
Police Department (business) 425-486-1254
Library 425-486-7811
AT & T Cable 877-824-2288
Evergreen Hospital 425-899-1000
Overlake Hospital 425-688-5000

NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNALS
Eastside Weekly 425-623-0500
Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer 206-464-2121
Bothell/Kenmore Reporter 425-486-1231

Schools
Junior High Schools Canyon Park 425-489-6476
23723 23rd Ave SE, Bothell Kenmore 425-489-6211
20323 66th Ave NE, Bothell Leota 425-402-5400
19301 168th NE, Woodinville Northshore 425-489-6411
12101 NE 160th St, Bothell Skyview 425- 478-6040
21404 35th Ave SE Timbercrest 425- 806-7000
19115 215th Way NE High Schools Bothell 425-489-6100
18125 92nd Ave NE Bothell Inglemoor 425-489-6500
15500 Simons Rd NE Bothell Woodinville 425-489-6700
19819 136th NE, Woodinville Secondary Alterative 425-489-6244
18603 Bothell Way NE, Bothell Elementary Schools Arrowhead 425-489-6202
6725 N.E. Arrowhead Dr Bothell Bear Creek 425-489-6651
18101 Avondale Rd. Woodinville Canyon Creek 425-489-6461
21400 35th Ave SE Bothell Cottage Lake 425-489-6396
15940 192nd NE, Woodinville Crystal Springs 425-489-6402
21615 9th Ave SE, Bothell425- East Ridge 425-489-6613
22150 NE 156th PL, Woodinville Fernwood 425-489-6654
3933 Jewell Rd, Bothell Frank Love 425-489-6664
303 224th St SW, Bothell Hollywood Hill 425-489-6347
17110 148th NE, Woodinville Kenmore 425-489-6234
19121 71st Ave NE, Bothell Kokanee 425-489-6060
23710 57th Ave SE, Woodinville Lockwood 425-489-6328
24118 Lockwood Rd, Bothell Maywood Hills 425-489-6458
19510 104th Ave NE, Bothell Moorlands 425-489-6253
15115 84th Ave NE, Bothell Shelton View 425-489-6468
23400 5th Ave W, Bothell C.O. Sorenson Building 425-489-6376
13209 NE 175th St, Woodinville Sunrise 425-489-6304
14075 172nd Ave NE, Redmond Wellington 425-489-6301
16501 NE 195th St, Woodinville Westhill 425-489-6331
19515 88th Ave. NE Bothell Woodin 425-489-6421
12950 NE 195th ST Bothell Woodmore 425-489-6020

12225 NE 160th St, Bothell Bothell Education Mission Statement “...to provide a learning environment in which all students pursue knowledge, develop attitudes and acquire skills necessary for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in an interdependent City of Bothell Profile Northshore School District # 417 18315 Bothell Way NE Bothell, WA 98011 425-489-6000 Northshore School District has about 18,720 students enrolled in the 21 elementary schools, five junior high schools, three high schools, one alternative high school, and one early childhood center. The District serves areas of the cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville and other unincorporated areas The District strives to prepare all students to be lifelong learners with skills in creativity, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and communication. Teachers work to develop a master of appropriate educational core competencies in all the students. Students prepare to become ethical, responsible and contributing world citizens and are encouraged to develop behaviors and skills necessary to make the fullest use of their potential.

Elementary Schools
Arrowhead 425-489-6202 6725 N.E. Arrowhead Dr Bothell Bear Creek 425-489-6651
18101 Avondale Rd. Woodinville Canyon Creek 425-489-6461
21400 35th Ave SE Bothell Cottage Lake 425-489-6396
15940 192nd NE, Woodinville Crystal Springs 425-489-6402
21615 9th Ave SE, Bothell425- East Ridge 425-489-6613
22150 NE 156th PL, Woodinville Fernwood 425-489-6654
3933 Jewell Rd, Bothell Frank Love 425-489-6664
303 224th St SW, Bothell Hollywood Hill 425-489-6347
17110 148th NE, Woodinville Kenmore 425-489-6234
19121 71st Ave NE, Bothell Kokanee 425-489-6060
23710 57th Ave SE, Woodinville Lockwood 425-489-6328
24118 Lockwood Rd, Bothell Maywood Hills 425-489-6458
19510 104th Ave NE, Bothell Moorlands 425-489-6253
15115 84th Ave NE, Bothell Shelton View 425-489-6468
23400 5th Ave W, Bothell C.O. Sorenson Building 425-489-6376
13209 NE 175th St, Woodinville Sunrise 425-489-6304
14075 172nd Ave NE, Redmond Wellington 425-489-6301
16501 NE 195th St, Woodinville Westhill 425-489-6331
19515 88th Ave. NE Bothell Woodin 425-489-6421
12950 NE 195th ST Bothell Woodmore 425-489-6020

12225 NE 160th St, Bothell Bothell Education Mission Statement “...to provide a learning environment in which all students pursue knowledge, develop attitudes and acquire skills necessary for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in an interdependent City of Bothell Profile Northshore School District # 417 18315 Bothell Way NE Bothell, WA 98011 425-489-6000 Northshore School District has about 18,720 students enrolled in the 21 elementary schools, five junior high schools, three high schools, one alternative high school, and one early childhood center. The District serves areas of the cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville and other unincorporated areas The District strives to prepare all students to be lifelong learners with skills in creativity, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and communication. Teachers work to develop a master of appropriate educational core competencies in all the students. Students prepare to become ethical, responsible and contributing world citizens and are encouraged to develop behaviors and skills necessary to make the fullest use of their potential.

City of Bothell Profile Private Schools In additional to the fine public education institutions provided by the State of Washington, there are many private and parochial schools to suite specific educational needs. Programs range form Montessori-based education to religious instruction.

For more information of the private schools available in the Bothell area, please contact: Washington Education Directory Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capital Building Mail Stop FG22 Olympia, Washington 98504
Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools 1906 42ND Ave. East Seattle, WA 98112 206-323-6137
Puget Sound Educational Service District 400 SW 152nd St Burien, Washington 98166 360-439-3636
Catholic School Department Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle 910 Marion Street Seattle, Washington 98104 206-382-4861
Higher Education Lake Washington Technical College 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, Washington 98034
Seattle Community College District (Several Campuses) 1500 Harvard Seattle, Washington 98122 206-587-4100
Shoreline Community College 22022 26th Avenue SE, Suite 101 Bothell, Washington 98021 Puget Sound Christian College 7011 226th Place SW Mt. Lake Terrace, Washington 98043 425-775-8686
University of Washington Bothell Branch Campus 22011 26th Avenue SE Bothell, Washington 98021

Mill Creek Important Phone Numbers

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Mill Creek
The Community...
Pleasantly situated within a densely wooded area, the City of Mill Creek offers a high quality of life - thanks to various homeowners’ associations that work closely with the city.
Mill Creek is a city that grew out of a vision of a planned community, developed in the 1970’s. .The master development plan envisioned a total of over 4,600 dwelling units with a population of 12-14,000 when construction was completed. The City of Mill Creek was incorporated in 1983 with a population of 3,351 on 1.92 square miles; by 1995 the City had grown to a population of 9,100 on approximately
3.92 square miles. The majority of the developable land within the City of Mill Creek has now been developed or is under construction. All of the sectors in the original Master
Plan have been developed. The Town Center was initiated by the City in 1993 to implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan for a new mixed-use center in the City’s central core area.
This unusual development is divided into neighborhoods of varying densities and price ranges, and includes a country club, a private 18 hole golf course, tennis club, swimming pool and nature reserve. The city’s condominiums, apartments and homes have a regional reputation for quality.
The city’s amenities include a public
library and four public parks. With Cougar Park being the newest addition. Mill Creeks central Puget Sound location is convenient for shopping, sports, recreation and other Pacific Northwest
pastimes.

.Population.17,460 .
Average household income..... $69,702 .
Average Seattle commute.. 32 minutes

Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce 425.485.4353
Mill Creek Police Department 425.745.6175
Mill Creek Fire Department………….. 425.338.9630
Mill Creek City Hall…………………... 425.745.1891

Mill Creek Community Directory
Cable/Television Sno-Isle Regional Library
Comcast Cable 877.824.2288 Mill Creek Branch
Dish Network 800.333.3474 15429 15429 Bothell Everett Hwy 425-3374822
Wave Broadband 360.652.0230 Parks & Recreation 425.745.1891

Garbage
Waste Management NW 425.481.1100 Sewer & Water Services
Alderwood Water District Public Utility Public Utility District Silver Lake Water District 425.337.3647 http://www.snopud.com/ 877.783.1000

Post Office
15833 Mill Creek Blvd.
425-379-8698

Real Estate
Home Realty /Canyon Park
22833 Bothell Wy Wa. 98021
ask for Carl Brecht associate broker
cell 425-368-8246
office 425-481-7777
http://www.millcreekbothell.blogspot.com

Gas/Propane
American Distributing Co 425.252.2126
Amerigas 360.424.6119
Cascade Natural Gas 800.848.3406
Puget Sound Energy 888.225.5773

Public Transportation
Community Transit 800.562.1375
Greyhound Bus Lines:
Everett 425.252.2143
Mt. Vernon 360.336.5111

Telephone

Verizon 800.483.4100

Washington State Ferries 800.843.3779
Newspapers Park & Ride Information 425.778.2185
The Enterprise 425.673.6500 Airport Express Shuttle 800.235.5247
Everett Herald 425.339.3000 Sea-Tac Intl. Airport 206.431.4444
Seattle Times 206.464.2121 Amtrak 800.872.7245
Marine Services 425.775.4588
UPS 800.742.5877
Federal Express 800.238.5355 Vehicle Licensing
18132 Bothell Way NE 425.483.1745
Health Care www.dol.wa.gov/
Steven’s Hospital 425.640.4000
Providence General 425.261.2000 Mill Creek Seniors 425.316.0398
Harborview Medical 206.223.3000
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Snohomish County Elections Section 425.388.3444 EMERGENCY 911
FBI 425-252-3500
Washington State Patrol 800.283.7807
Poison Control 800.222.1222
Snohomish County Search & Rescue 425.407.3970
24 Hour Crisis line 800.584.3578

Mill Creek
Education Directory
Education…
Everett citizens, Government officials, and business leaders place the highest priority on education. Schools are being challenged like never before. Everett is meeting these challenges through innovative programming, community participation and open communication with students, school officials and teachers.
Public and private options are extensive, from preschool to graduates school. The Everett School
District stresses basic learning skills complemented by practical development to produce well-educated, well-prepared citizens who are able to compete in the increasingly complex job market.
Everett Community College offers two-year Associate of Arts programs, as well as four-year curriculums in cooperation with several state universities. City University offers a variety of undergraduate and certificate programs; Cogswell College is a private, nonprofit, technology-focused college that offers programs in engineering and the computer sciences.

Everett School District #2 4730 Colby Avenue Everett, WA 98203 (425) 385-4000
Elementary Schools
Cedar Wood
425-385-7700 3414 168th St. SE, Bothell
Emerson
425-385-6200 8702-7th Ave. SE, Everett
Forest View
425-385-7900 5601 156th St SE, Everett
Garfield
425-385-4700 2215 Pine St., Everett
Hawthorne
425-385-4600 1110 Poplar Ave., Everett
Jackson
425-385-5600 3700 Federal Ave., Everett
Jefferson
425-385-7400 2500 Cadet Way, Everett
Lowell
425-385-5300 5010 View Drive, Everett
Madison
425-385-5900 616 Pecks Drive, Everett
Mill Creek
425-385-6800 3400 148th St. SE
James Monroe
425-385-7300 10901 27th Ave. SE, Everett
Penny Creek
425-385-7200 4117 132nd St SE, Bothell
Silver Firs
425-385-6500 5909 146th PL SE, Everett
Silver Lake
425-385-6900 12815 Bothell Way, Everett
View Ridge
425-385-5400 202 Alder St., Everett
Whittier
425-385-4300 916 Oakes Ave., Everett
Woodside
425-385-7800 17000 23rd Ave. SE, Bothell
Middle Schools
Eisenhower
425-385-7500 10200 25th Ave SE, Everett
Evergreen
425-385-5700 7621 Beverly Lane, Everett
Gateway
425-385-6600 15404 Silver Firs Dr., SE
Heatherwood
425-385-6300 1419 Trillium Blvd. Mill Creek
North
425-385-4800 2514 Rainier Ave., Everett
High Schools
Cascade
425-385-6000 801 E Casino Rd, Everett
Everett
425-385-4400 2416 Colby Ave, Everett
Everett Alternatives
425-385-5150 3516 Rucker Ave., Everett
Henry M Jackson
425-385-7000 1508 136th St. SE, Everett
Sequoia
425-385-5100 3516 Rucker Ave, Everett

Mill Creek
Places to see & things to do...
Local Shopping
Costco-Everett 425-379-7451
Target-Lynnwood 425-670-1435
Everett Mall 425-355-1771
Cascade Mall 360-757-2070
Alderwood Mall 425-771-1121
Seattle Premium Outlets 360-654-3000
Northgate Mall 206-362-4777

Local Golf Courses
Lynnwood Municipal Course 20200 68th Ave W 425-672-4653
Nile Shrine-Mountlake Terrace 6601 244th St SW 425-776-5154
Echo Falls Country Club-Snohomish 20414 121st Ave SE 360-668-3030
Ballinger Lake -Mountlake Terrace 23000 Lakeview Dr 425-697-4653
Harbour Pointe-Mukilteo 11817 Harbour Pointe Blvd 425-355-6060
Legion Memorial-Everett 144 Marine View Dr 425-259-4653

Ski Areas
Stevens Pass 253-973-2441
Snoqualmie/Alpental 425- 434-7669
Mt. Baker 360-734-6771
Crystal Mountain 360-663-2265
Road Conditions 800-695-7623

Museums
Museum of Flight 206-7645720
Imagine Children’s Museum 425-258-1006
Seattle Art Museum 206-654-3100
Edmonds Art Festival 425-7711984

Sports
Seattle Mariners 206-628-3555
Seattle Seahawks 206-682-2800
Seattle Supersonics & Storm 206-281-5800
Everett Silvertips 425-252-5100
Everett Aquasox 425-258-3673
UW Huskies 206-543-2200
WSU Cougars 509-335-9626
Evergreen Speedway 360-794-5917

Zoos
Woodland Park Zoo 206-684-4026
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 253-591-5335
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 360-832-6117

Theatre/Ballet
Everett Community Theatre 425-257-8888
Pacific Northwest Ballet 206-441-9411
The 5th Avenue Theatre 206-625-1900
Seattle Opera 206-389-7676

Movie Theaters
Alderwood Cinemas 425-776-3535
3501 184th St SW-Lynnwood
Edmonds Theater 425-778-4554
415 Main St-Edmonds
Galaxy 12 360-863-0909
1 Galaxy Way-Monroe
Loews Cineplex 425-921-2980
18733 33rd Ave W-Lynnwood
Mountlake 9 Cinema 425-744-1112
6009 244th St SW-Mtlk Terrace
Regal Cinema Everett Mall 16 425-353-3505
1402 SE Evt Mall Way-Everett
Regal Cinemas Marysville 14 360-659-1009
9811 State Ave-Marysville
Stanwood Village Cinema 5 360-629-0514
6996 265th St NW-Stanwood