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10,000 Villages sale at MIPC Get that holiday gift shopping done early! The Mercer Island Presbyterian Church will hold its annual 10,000 Villages sale between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., tomorrow through Saturday at the church at 3605 84th Ave. S.E. The sale features fair trade gifts and wares from artisans around the world.

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Senior Thanksgiving Lunch at MICEC The annual Thanksgiving dinner is set for noon, November 21 at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. It’s easy. Register and call for a ride at 275-7609. Cost is $5.

Children’s Craft workshop Everyone knows that handmade gifts are best. Evergreen Church, formerly Mercer Island Covenant Church will hold its annual crafts workshop for children between 1 and 4 p.m., Nov. 23 at the church at 3200 78th Ave. S.E. Call 232-1015 for information.

“The First Nowell” Commemorate the start of the holiday season with the Lyric Arts Ensemble’s presentation of ‘The First Nowell’ at 7 p.m. on Nov. 23. Yes, that is really the way it is spelled. Events include a concert which will feature a wide musical variety, ranging from serene carols to foot-tapping spirituals.

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The 11-11 Club gets together every Veteran’s Day at the Roanoke Inn. They are, from top left, Dave Williams, Dave Woodrell, Joe MacDonald, Marty Ellison, John Creighton, Mike Young. In front is Greg Wood, and Carter Harrington.

Senate leaders unveil transportation bill $12.3 billion package would mean I-90 tolls would not be needed By Celina Kareiva

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A $12.3 billion transportation proposal introduced by the Washington State Senate Coalition last weekend would effectively eliminate the need to toll I-90. The plan was made public last Tuesday and would include full funding of the SR 520 floating bridge, money which would come from a gas tax hike of 11.5 cents and the cancellation of the Columbia River Crossing in Vancouver.

tion of 23 Republicans and two Democrats, it never came up for a vote. The Senate package, which includes a tax hike of one cent more than the one put forward by “I think what’s not immedi- the House, follows hearings conately obvious to everyone is the vened in ten cities across the state fact that we have our own pack- in September and October, with age, and we got it out,” said Rep. testimony from 650 plus people. Judy Clibborn, “I wouldn’t say I Chair of the House agree with everything Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n they have in there,” said Committee. “Ever Clibborn of the packsince the Senate age. Judy Clibborn Majority Coalition “We have to reach an put theirs out, agreement between the we’ve been working together.” Senate and the House, it has to be House Democrats put forth bipartisan, between Republicans their own $10 billion funding and Democrats, which is a very package and passed it at the end difficult thing to do. But that’s of this year’s special session. what we’re working toward.” But the proposal screeched to Clibborn, who has herself called a halt before the Republican-led Mercer Island home since 1969, said Majority Senate Coalition earlier that everyone has to be on board. In this year, in large part because order to fund SR 520, and eliminate the fiscally conservative lawmak- ers were opposed to the gas tax increases. Controlled by a coalilegislature | Page 4

“It has to be bipartisan.”

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Paracle Principals, a wealth management firm led by St. Monica School grad, Anne Marie Kessler, has won a prestigious award that allowed her business to designate a cash award to a worthy cause. The Mercer Island-based investment management firm, Paracle, was recently awarded the Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., 2013 Pacesetter Award which honors an investment advisory firm that has achieved accelerated growth by demonstrating “tremendous initiative, vision, leadership and promise in their quest to provide

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Council readies retail Fiery crash plastic bag ban for city causes $10,000 damage to building Reporter Staff

At the October 7, 2013 Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to model a proposed ordinance regulating the distribution of plastic bags by retail establishments. The city looked at existing ordinances adopted by municipalities in Washington to fashion the new law. The Council saw the first draft of the law on Monday night, Nov. 18, after Reporter

deadline The ordinance will prohibit retail businesses from using lightweight plastic bags at points of sale and require a nickel from consumers each time a recyclable paper bag is used. The City Council directed staff to develop recommendations for enforcement provisions.

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The sidewalk was still slippery on the corner facing the Mercer Island Dentistry Building last week. The building was the end point of a high speed chase that began in the eastbound express lanes in the I-90 tunnel just before midnight on Friday, Nov. 8. The speeding luxury sport vehicle hit the building after it exited I-90 onto Island Crest Way. It then caught fire. A few days later, the sidewalk in front of the building was still coated with a fine sheen of oil and a wide swath of yellow fire retardant was evident in the street. Sharp metal pieces of the car were still scattered about. A large piece of plywood covered the building from the corner, placed there after a call to a business via 1-800-Boardup. The driver of the car, a 47-year-old Bellevue man

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This photo facing west at the corner of Island Crest Way at S.E. 30th Street shows the luxury Porsche that hit the office earlier this month and caught on fire. The car was pursued by the Washington State Patrol after it was clocked at 150 mph on I-90. The driver of the car has been charged with DUI, and other offenses. The building needs $10,000 in repairs. is facing possible vehicular trooper on the I-90 bridge assault and drunk driving clocked Peter E. Kern travcharges foleling eastlowing a bound in high-speed the express pursuit by a lanes at Washington 150 mph State Patrol in his 2013 trooper on Porsche Trooper Chris Webb Panamera. the I-90 WSP The trooper b r i d g e F r i d a y began purnight that suit around ended in the fiery crash at 11:30 p.m. the medical office on the Kern was observed exitIsland. ing onto Island Crest Way Trooper Chris Webb, on Mercer Island where he Public Information Officer lost control of his vehicle for the Washington State while possibly trying to Patrol said that a WSP turn left onto S.E. 30th

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Street. There he struck a street sign and then the corner of Mercer Park Dentistry building owned by Islander, Clyde Curfew. The Porsche caught fire, but Kern and his female passenger, a 36-year-old Issaquah woman, were able to get out. They had minor injuries. They remained on scene, according to WSP, and were taken to Overlake Medical Center. The state trooper and Mercer Island Fire Department kept the fire from spreading to the building with the assistance of firefighters from Bellevue. Kern is facing DUI, reckless driving and vehicular assault charges, which Trooper Chris Webb said is due to the injuries sustained by the passenger. The Bellevue man is the confirmed owner of the luxury car which Webb said are marketed at $75,000 to $175,000.

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Ban | FROM 2 The proposed ordinance contains the following features: • Prohibits retail establishments from distributing plastic bags at points of sale. • The definition of plastic bags include any carryout bag made from plastic or any material marketed or labeled as “biodegradable or “compostable” that is neither intended nor suitable for continuous reuse or that is less than 2.25 mils (0.00225 inches) thick. • Several uses of bags are exempt due to the definition of “carryout bag,” including, bags used inside stores to package or wrap bulk items, meat or fish, produce, and baked goods. • Pass-through charge

for recyclable paper bags are included. • Retail establishments may provide recyclable paper bags as long as a minimum fivecent “passt h rou g h” charge is charged for each bag. Retailers will collect and keep the funds to offset the cost of paper bags. • Retailers cannot collect the charge from customers on public assistance programs. • Enforcement. A violation of any provision of the ordinance constitutes a class I civil infraction. Under current state law, the maximum penalty

for a class I civil infraction is two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Each day of continued noncompliance constitutes a separate civil infraction. • Food banks and food assistance programs are exempt. • Effective date. The ordinance takes effect on April 22, 2014, Earth Day.

If approved, Mercer Island’s plastic bag ban will take effect on Earth Day 2014.

T h e city has already begun working with local businesses and the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce to ensure that affected parties were aware of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Bruce Bassett said he has heard sup-

port for the ordinance from many Islanders. “Mercer Islanders care about the environment and this is a small step we can take to reduce our environmental impact and raise awareness around these issues, Bassett said. If the ordinance is formally adopted, staff will launch an outreach campaign to explain the details to retailers and an accompanying public education campaign to explain the new rule to the public. For more go to the City website at www. mercergov.org and go to the ‘agendas and minutes’ tab on the left hand side of the screen.

Legislature | FROM 1 tolling for I-90, she will need the votes on her side. One reform that will be closely examined is the Senate’s proposal to eliminate the sales tax on construction materials for state road projects, which would reduce money in the state general fund. The Senate also would require that stormwater-runoff projects be funded by the state’s hazardoussubstance tax instead of gas-tax money. As a result, $1 billion from either practice would go toward road construction projects. “ The conversations we’ve been hav-

ing behind the scenes is Snohomish counties the how to time this ability to fund so the impact transit with is not immedithe authority ate. That doesn’t to levy local start coming out taxes and till construction pays for 51 starts and it takes projects like a couple years the freeway to get construclink between tion going,” said Puyallup and Clibborn. “These the Port of are things that Rep. Judy Clibborn Tacoma. people on my side “You really don’t know yet.” can’t ram things down The Senate propos- peoples’ throats,” said al also asks to take a Clibborn, who says she cap-and-trade law off plans to spend all this the table, which would week negotiating, and on regulate carbon emis- Wednesday will be briefsions. Faced with loom- ing her caucus on how to ing metro cuts, the pack- make the package more age grants King and palatable. Gov. Inslee’s office

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crash | FROM 2 The bright red car was first observed Eastbound on I-90 in the Mt. Baker Tunnel where the trooper’s radar registered its speed. The Porsche was already at the East end of the floating bridge when the trooper activated his emergency lights. The trooper did not match the speed of the Porsche, Webb said. “Our patrol cars have governors, which are devices that won’t allow the vehicle to go beyond a certain speed.” It appeared that the trooper briefly lost sight of the Porsche in the Lid but then observed the vehicle exit onto Island Crest Way. It appeared that the Porsche did not slow down until entering the curve in the Lid. WSP is in the process of preparing a speed estimate but that will be in the final report, Webb said. “Fortunately, the traffic was light,” Webb said. He believed that the trooper only passed one other vehicle before exiting to Island Crest Way. The trooper followed the car, onto Island Crest Way then came upon the crash scene. The vehicle was smoldering when the trooper arrived, just seconds after the collision. After getting the passenger and driver away from the vehicle, the trooper got out the fire extinguisher from his own car to tamp down the flames. He was soon joined by Battalion Chief Les Kenworthy from Station 91. However, a few minutes later the fire erupted and the car was engulfed in flames coming from the engine compartment. But by that time fire trucks from both Mercer Island and Bellevue had arrived. Calls had already gone to for regional fire and emergency assistance. According to Mercer Island Deputy Fire Chief, Steve Heitman, both Station 91 on the

North-End of the Island and Station 92 on the SouthEnd, were out responding to calls about flooding. At the same time, Battalion Chief Kenworthy, still on duty at Station 91 and took the command vehicle and drove to the crash, took out a fire extinguisher to help the trooper put out the flames. Units from Bellevue were automatically dispatched to assist. Station 92 immediately changed their status and arrived at the scene at 11:41 within four minutes of the initial call. A unit from Bellevue was on the scene by 12:03 a.m. Heitman said that he does not doubt that the initial actions of the trooper and Kenworthy kept the car fire from spreading to the building. A video from the WSP vehicle shows that the driver had an obvious leg or ankle injury as he was limping significantly. The passenger appeared shaken but fine; as it turned-out she had more significant injuries, Webb said. The trooper was eventually contacted by at least three other troopers and a supervisor who arrived at the crash site. It took several hours of investigation before they were all clear of the scene. David Omli, who owns a restoration and construction business in Seattle received a call from the Mercer Island Fire Department at 2 a.m., via 1-800-Boardup. Omli sent out a crew who secured the building and placed the board over the damage. Omli said that the damage to the exterior wall, windows, interior finishes and minor structural damage is estimated at $10,000. The suspect admitted to drinking alcohol and the trooper’s observations confirmed that the driver was likely DUI. He was booked into KC Jail. Dan Donohoe of the King County Prosecutor’s office, said that charges are still pending.

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kay folks, this is it. We have been trying to tell Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Federal Highways Commission and anyone that would listen, that tolling I-90 would be grossly unfair to Islanders. Aside from parsing whether or not tolling is legal or appropriate, here is the way we can show how tolling would affect us. Finally, we have some control. Here we can put numbers behind how the imposition of tolls will affect us. There are both direct and more subtle effects. The first effect is monetary. We will have to pay more because of where we live. And a second, less easily quantified is the impact of how many trips might be skipped or changed. Every time we turn the key in the ignition — when we must get to the doctor, drive a child to school, pick up someone at the airport, get to work, ferry a team to sporting events or drive to care for a loved one or an ill or injured person at the hospita — we must consider delaying our trip or skipping it entirely. Those behaviors, a.k.a. impacts, will also be important to planners. The data from this survey

will be placed into an Environmental Impact Statement - which when approved, becomes a legal document. An EIS is the repository of data and analysis that provides a measurement of the impact of a proposed action, an action that will change our “environment.” The impact here is on how much people will be affected by paying to use the interstate. There will be loss of income, the loss of good teachers and a loss to businesses who subsidize tolls for workers. By the time you read this, we will be into our fourth day of the survey sent to all Islanders on how often we use I-90. This is likely the most important thing we can do all week, as it promises a direct reporting of what tolling will mean for us not only on a daily or weekly basis, but will be used to forecast into the future regarding impacts to business and employers who might lose good employees or customers and who may subsidize those who commute and impact their bottom line. Yes, the information sent out in the promotional materials that preceded the survey mailing were wrong. Because of our need to inform readers that the survey was coming, the Reporter printed

‘Let’s make sure we fill out our surveys and get them in on time’

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“I think Boeing is being greedy. The machinists are too. But it will be a sad thing if Boeing pulls out.” Larry Rolstad Mercer Island

the flawed sample provided by the agency. The image was provided by the agency to our print specs on Monday Nov. 11, (the Veterans Day Holiday, mind you) by WSDOT staff within just a few hours. We were impressed. And WSDOT responded promptly to complaints, answered at least one personal message from an Islander about the error and promptly sent out a postcard to all to explain the error and apologize. Two Islanders wrote letters expressing their disbelief and associated disgust regarding the error. Yet both withdrew those letters after the quick response. Let’s not focus on the sample error. Let’s just make sure we fill out our own surveys properly and get them back to WSDOT on time. The surveys are due no later than Nov. 26. The more of us who complete this task, the more clout we will have. There is power in numbers. And, speaking of numbers, alert and loyal readers will note that the Reporter wrote a story last week (Nov. 13 issue) on the number of Island voters who returned their ballots in the General Election. Just under half of all Islander voters returned their ballots — an amount much better than most jurisdictions — but still not enough.

To the editor

and run for office, that makes our system work. It has been a privilege to represent Islanders for the past 14 years. Now the work begins on the next four to continue to move our community forward. I will do my utmost to continue I am humbled by the results of earning that in the years ahead. the election – and I’m honored to be As always, I am interested in what asked to continue representing the Islanders think about the key issues interests of all Islanders on the City facing our city. Please Council for another four do not hesitate to conyears. Congratulations tact me and share your also to Benson Wong, views. Most imporTana Senn, Adair Dingle Send your letters to: tant, Islanders need to and David Myerson for editor@mi-reporter.com. stay engaged as there being elected to serve Keep it brief, courteous, will be many chalour community. All of and sign your name. lenges confronting them are very committed our community in the to Mercer Island and will near future. be effective advocates in the next four Thank you for your support and years. for the confidence you have shown in My hat is off to Rich Erwin and me. I will do my utmost to continue Kevin Scheid for having been will- earning it. ing to engage in the political process Dan Grausz and for having run a very spirited Mercer Island City Councilmember and hard-fought election. It is the Position 2 willingness of people like Rich and Kevin, who put themselves out there letters | Page 6

Councilmember Grausz says thank you

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What do you make of the machinists’ decision to vote down a union contract with Boeing?

“They need to work out a way to keep this technology in the Northwest.” richard L’Heureux Issaquah

“I don’t think [Boeing] wanted to stay. It was such a brusque [decision]. “

“I don’t have a horse in the race. But I agree with [the machinists].”

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“I wouldn’t want my [pension] stopped either.” Ben Darrett Seattle

“I totally agree with [the machinists]. Mostly because these are the people who made Boeing.” CAMERON AMIRI Mercer Island

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letter | FROM 5 More money found It’s good to see that members of our City Council and State Representatives got the message from citizens about the folly of tolling I-90 to pay for an unrelated transportation project (SR-520) and changed their direction. I talked to Dan Grausz just prior to the election about the issue and was pleased to hear that he and others had come around from their position in January (“Tolls are inevitable, let’s find a way to get a break for Mercer Islanders”) to a position staunchly opposed to tolling I-90 as the answer. The transportation package that the Senate proposed this week contains an increase in the state gas tax that will (among other pressing infrastructure needs) cover the costs for the Montlake to I-5 portion of SR-520 - and render

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ate a new dragon on the old footprint – arranged for by the Arts Council and paid for by the city’s One Percent for the Arts Fund. The purple head of the old dragon gazes out from the ivy, a remnant of the past that Mercer will remain. Island’s Members beloved of the famdragon will Send your letters to: ily of Phil continue editor@mi-reporter.com. and Lola to delight Keep it brief, courteous, Deane, many genand sign your name. for whom erations of the park is children, named, and thanks to Shirley LaFollette, whose the Mercer Island Arts family donated the funds Council and the new, for the original dragon, improved Dragon that was unveiled last Saturday were present at the ribat Deane’s Children’s Park. bons cutting, along with scores of kids, young and The original old, who couldn’t wait dragon, created nearly to climb up on the new 50 years ago, became dragon’s back. Singer an iconic treasure for Nancy Stewart led the Island kids – but it was crowd in singing an origicrumbling and becoming nal song she wrote for the unsafe. Amber Britton of occasion. the Mercer Island Parks It was a lovely event Department searched and and a lovely story of comfound the artist, Kenton Pies, now 82 and living in munity. Montana. He was delightJane Meyer ed to come back and creBrahm unnecessary WSDOT’s misguided path of tolling I-90. Joe Williams

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Mercer Island Martial Arts has collected over 1,000 lbs. of food for the Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Mercer Island Food Pantry. Island Crust Café is sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit the Food Pantry and Jewish Family Service Food Bank. Customers bringing a non-perishable food item before Thanksgiving will receive 10 percent off their purchase.

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Assessor’s office? Yes ­­— its true. The Assessor’s Office will be hosting an open house between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, at the King County Administrative Building at 500 Fourth Avenue – 7th Floor, in downtown Seattle. The department will hold sessions on all kinds of topics include “Business Reporting on Personal Property” and a workshop on “Senior and Disabled Property Tax Exemptions.” Other topics include eAppeals property application , eReal property demonstrations; a way to learn about the history of your property, and senior, disabled, home improvement exemptions assistance; business personal property assistance; iReal property application demonstrations. The program will included a meet-and-greet with King County Assessor Lloyd Hara and the senior management team. There will be historical photos and artifacts on display. Refreshments will be provided. Take the Sound Transit 550 or 554 from the Mercer Island Park and Ride to reach the King County Administration Building.

‘Wreaths Across America’ coming to Bellevue in December Wreaths Across America is coming Dec. 14 at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue. The Cascade Centennial Chapter of the Washington State Sons of the American Revolution announced that the celebration of “Wreaths Across America,” conducted annually at cemeteries across the country, will be commemorated on the Eastside at Sunset Hills Memorial Park Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013. On that date, wreaths will be placed on the graves of many of our veterans, honoring their long and faithful service, and lives sacrificed to safeguard our liberty. Wreaths Across America was formed in 1992 in Harrington, Maine, then grew to include Arlington National Cemetery. Now, 450,000 wreaths each year are distributed across the nation. For more, information contact gregorylucas@ lucasandlucas.net.

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The Mercer Island Schools Foundation began its annual fall Phon-AThon fundraiser Tuesday, Nov. 12, with volunteers calling for donations to support Mercer Island Schools. "Our Phon-A-Thon is our one-time event when we can reach out to all of our donors," said MISF executive director Penny Yantis. The Phon-A-Thon focuses on funding classroom priorities such as new curriculum and text materials, school improvement plans, professional development for teachers and student enrichment and development. It does not fund technology, which comes from the school levy. Of this year's targeted goal to raise $440,800, Yantis estimated $300,000 has already been received. Last year, more

than $520,000 was raised to support Mercer Island Schools, which accounted for 32 percent of revenue for MISF. Yantis said there are 125 volunteers over two nights to make phone calls. Volunteers include board members, parents, community leaders, school teachers, administrators and students. "We're seeing more participation by community members, which is greatly appreciated," Yantis said. "The big change we're seeing now is the awareness of the pure fact that people are busy and don't answer their phones, which is frustrating to volunteers. We stress that voice mails are important." Since it began in 1981, when the Phon-A-Thon drew $3,000, MISF has raised over $16 million for Mercer Island Schools. "Part of reason people live here is because Mercer Island schools are great

and parents want their kids to have that education," Yantis said. "It is a community-wide event. We couldn't do what we do without the Mercer Island community." The Phon-A-Thon is one of two fundraising campaigns by the MISF. The second campaign, the Community & Business Leaders Breakfast in April, focuses on teacher retention and the class size initiative, or trying to make class size as low as possible.

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Police Sunday | 10 MINOR INTOXICATION: A 16-year-old Mercer Island boy was cared for by the Mercer Island Fire Department. When they arrived at the scene, he was slipping in and out of consciousness and was confirmed to have both alcohol and marijuana in his system. His father later transported him to the hospital.

Tuesday | 12 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A Mercer Island Police Department speed trailer was damaged with beer bottles, resulting in about $350 in damages. A set of fingerprints were taken as evidence. VEHICLE PROWL: Two vehicles parked next to each other at a dentist’s office in the 2700 block of 144th Ave S.E. were prowled during an appointment. Both vehicles were initially locked and found their front windows broken out, though only one had items stolen. An overnight bag full of clothes and personal items were among those taken sometime between the hours of 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. VEHICLE PROWL: A vehicle was broken into at Mercerwood Shoreclub, along the south-side of the building. Up to ten miscellaneous CDs were stolen, a backpack, car phone charger and a couple of clothing items. It was not until after leaving, that the owner noticed the missing items.

A few questions for attorney Bill Chapman der of the 1700 block of 92nd Ave N.E. and found the passenger-side window shattered. A makeup bag was missing from the passenger seat. VEHICLE PROWL: A gym bag and its belongings, amountinwwg to about $100 was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 4800 block of 90th Ave S.E. The rear driver-side window had been shattered. The crime took place sometime between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. VEHICLE PROWL: In the 20 minutes one woman and her daughter were inside the library, the frontpassenger window of her vehicle was smashed in and a purse taken from the passenger seat. The crime took place sometime between 12 and 12:20 p.m. and the items stolen included $5 in cash, a credit card, debit card and a new iPhone. There was one witness to the crime. VEHICLE PROWL: An unlocked car was prowled in a church parking lot sometime between the hours of 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. The vehicle was ransacked and a checkbook taken. Fingerprints were collected from the scene.

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A Q&A with Bill Chapman of K&L Gates on the process to stop I-90 tolling Islander Bill Chapman and his firm are representing the City of Mercer Island in the fight to stop tolling on I-90. We talked with Chapman about his role and the on-going discussions with WSDOT. Q. In layman’s terms, how is K&L Gates working with the city of Mercer Island on stopping the proposed tolling of I-90? A. Well, in the usual way. Our law firm has an expertise in matters involving environmental processes. We were last year voted the number one law firm in environ-

mental law. We have a local reputation as well, and the city asked if we can help in that matter. When conversations began in February the state transportation agency was not going to do a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and one of our initial goals was to persuade the state that the appropriate process was to do an EIS, allowing for a fuller exploration of the alternatives, which is key to any EIS. It’s required by law to lay out alternative ways of achieving the same goal. It’s also to acknowledge that there are significant impacts from [tolling]. The course the state was [headed] in February, [indicated] there were no significant impacts: We can do a short review without examining alternatives. We

Alan Will Ruesch

Former Mercer Island resident Alan Will Ruesch, 58, passed away on October 25, 2013. He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 10th, 1955 to Ada and the late Melvin Ruesch. Alan graduated from Metuchen High School in 1973, where he starred as King Leontes in his senior play, “A Winter’s Tale.” He graduated from Rutgers University in 1977 and received a bachelors’ degree in Education. He went on to receive a Masters’ of Business at the University of Washington in 1985. After dancing and romancing Diane Kastern at Seattle’s annual Folk Life Festival, they married in 1990 and raised their family on Mercer Island. On Labor Day of 1977, Alan found himself in Seattle and decided to stick around. It was here where he began his life’s adventures. He parlayed his degree into a substitute teaching job with the Seattle School District. He then continued his adventure on the sea when he took employment as a bookkeeper on a fish processing ship in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. During his free time he explored the Alaskan wildernesss, where he fine tuned his appetite for salmon and all things Pacific Northwestern. With an itch for knowledge, Alan then set off on his next pursuit: higher education. This came in the form of an M.B.A. degree from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. After two years of living the corporate lifestyle working for Diebold, Alan decided to follow his true passion: building homes. In 1988, he bought and remodeled his first home on Phinney Ridge in self-taught fashion for he was the original “D.I.Y.” guy. An avid Monopoly player, Alan went on to bring those skills to real life when he began purchasing properties and building homes on them. A history buff, Alan’s other hobbies included reading, sailing, playing “hearts,” kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing at Scottish Lakes, and enjoying the rain. Alan is survived by his wife Diane; his daughters Samantha and Lark, his mother Ada, brother David and sisters Beth Steucek and Jill Ruesch-Lane and many nieces and nephews and friends. Alan drafted architectural plans and built or remodeled dozens of homes in the Puget Sound area. Alan leaves a legacy of craftsmanship and beauty to all those who reside in them, now and for generations to come. A memorial service to commemorate Alan’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 23 at the University Unitarian Church in Seattle, WA. 925332

helped persuade them that was not appropriate. Q. What type of legal avenues is the city pursuing? A. The avenues for a successful result involved communication with decision-makers. Decision-makers in this case are the Federal Highway Administration, the EPA, WSDOT and the legislators and governor’s office, other elected leaders, mayors and county leaders. The approach is to communicate with everyone. It’s to knock on every door, talk with everyone who will listen and persuade everyone to understand how the process is supposed to work.

Q. You are yourself a Mercer Island resident. How does that influence your work on this? A. For 23 years. I drive the commute that people are concerned about. It helps me understand. Q. Even if this is resolved in the city’s favor, this doesn’t take tolling off the table in the future. A. That’s absolutely true. No generation makes choices for the next. Everybody gets to choose. There might be a different approach ten or 20 years from now as

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Myrn Kinnear Philbrick July 15, 1919 – October 24, 2013

Myrn Kinnear, born in Seattle, WA to Roy Kinnear and Zephorina Myrn Kinnear on July 15,1919 grew up on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. Her family moved to Broadmoor when she was 12 years old and she attended St. Nicholas School, Garfield High School and the University of Washington. Myrn passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24th at Covenant Shores on Mercer Island. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick (Dr. Richard Clayton) Philbrick (2000), and their son, Rick Philbrick (1991). A longtime Mercer Islander, she was mother of Rick, Gary, and Rob (all MIHS graduates), an esteemed member of many organizations, a gourmet hostess, and a seasoned world traveler. Always a good sport, Myrn joined her family in a lifetime of adventures: flying to Hawaii in DC6 4-engine prop planes during the early 1950’s, running the Rio Grijalva River of Mexico in rubber rafts in the 1960’s, building a sod-roofed home on Friday Island, sailing the far reaches of the Pacific Northwest coast aboard Sea Fever, and trailoring two boats, Kiyi and Wosoki, across the United States to explore the Great Lakes, the North American coasts, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Myrn loved college dances at the Olympic Hotel, Friday Island weekends, family gatherings, new friendships, and displaying her collections of handcrafts and antiques from around the world. She enjoyed telling stories of her Grandfather Kinnear going bear hunting from Queen Anne Hill all the way to the dense forests of Madison Park. Her Grandfather Captain George Kinnear, a retired Civil War Captain, was tapped to protect the Chinese during Seattle riots of the late 1800’s. Her other Grandfather, Samuel Goodlove Cosgrove, was elected Governor of the State of Washington in 1909. With her elegant presence, Myrn participated in her “Greenhorn” Arboretum Unit founded in 1946, her Dr. Charles B. Ford Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital, the Seattle Yacht Club, the YWCA Board, the Sunset Club, the Garfield Golden Grads, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island. Most of all, though, she loved her family - Her oldest son Rick, his widow Christine, daughter Kelly (Leif), and son Rick (Sara); Her middle son Gary, his wife Theresa, son Ryan (Krista), daughter Morgan (Bray); Her youngest son Rob, his wife Margaret, daughter Sandy (Jason), daughter Carrie, and son Robbie, Jr.; and many great- grandchildren. Several members of her family continue to live on Mercer Island. A Memorial Service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 2:00pm. A donation in her name may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church Memorials or any organization of your choice. 927146

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CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council will hold a public hearing at the December 2, 2013 City Council Meeting to discuss the Draft 2014-2019 Parks & Recreation Plan. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Any interested person(s) may appear and provide input. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm and the public hearing will be part of a larger agenda of regular business.Written comments must be received at City Hall prior to the public hearing. The Plan is a guide for development and maintenance of the park and recreation system. It provides essential information for accurate capital expenditure planning. It allows for citizen input into public priorities and provides coordination with other agencies. It also makes the City eligible for grant funding from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. The Draft 2014-2019 Parks & Recreation Plan is available on the City’s website at: www.mercergov.org/parksplan, as well as link to a survey and an email address to provide public comments. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 20, 2013, November 27, 2013. #922598 Gelotte Hommas Architects, David Grubb, 3025 112th Ave NE Suite 110 Bellevue, WA 98004, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.The proposed project, Roanoke Residence, is located at 1614 Roanoke Way in Mercer Island in King county. This project involves 1.05 acres of soil disturbance for Residential, Utilities, Other construction

activities. Stormwater will be discharged to Lake Washington. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 13, 2013 and November 20, 2013.#923553 Advertisement for Bids CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON Lift Station No. 14 – Pump Station Modernization, WS320R DATE OF BID OPENING: December 11, 2013 TIME: 11:00 a.m. Sealed bids for the Lift Station No. 14 – Pump Station Modernization will be received by the City of Mercer Island at the DSG Permit Counter, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington 98040, until 11:00 a.m. local time on December 11, 2013, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read. Description of Work: Work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of the following improvements: Rehabilitation of an existing pump station, including partial demolition/reconstruction for

an existing wet well/dry well; pump replacement with submersible pumps, mechanical piping and appurtenances; vaults, pump station electrical and controls, generator replacement, and generator vault modification; construction of 30 feet of 6-inch-diameter force main, storm sewer system modification, curb placement, pavement restoration, and installation/operation and removal of a temporary sewage bypass system. A single contract may be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid for the schedule(s) selected by the City after bid opening and prior to award. Each bidder, by submission of the proposal, acknowledges and understands the rights reserved by the Owner in awarding the contract and the Owner’s right to modify the size of the project. Bids are to be submitted only on the forms provided in the Specifications. All bidding and all construction shall be carried out in compliance with the Plans and Specifications for this project. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the same time stated in the Specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Mercer Island. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities and irregularities in the bidding process. Bids shall remain open for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of Bid opening and no bidder may withdraw their bid during this period. Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifica-

tions, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, and “City of Mercer Island”. This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/takeoff tool. It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “SelfRegistered Bidders List”. Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration. Bidder questions are to be directed to Anne Tonella-Howe, PE Project Manager, by email at anne.tonella-howe@mercergov.org, by phone at 206-275-7813 or by fax at 206-275-7814. As part of the City’s affirmative action effort, the City encourages the participation of certified disadvantaged businesses and women’s business enterprises to act as prime contractors as well as subcontractors on this project. Ali Spietz City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 20, 2013. #924425.

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Theater supporters go to work MIPAC wants to raise profile of Island as a ‘Center for the arts’

The MIPAC will offer something nearly every single day of the year, he continued. The press release said outside arts organizations By Reporter Staff are interested in the conThe group supporting cept. “The MIPAC will also the development the concept of building a Mercer attract regional and nationIsland Performing Arts al music acts, and all manCenter (MIPAC) in the ner of performing artTown Center had its first ists, raising the profile of Mercer Island as a center meeting Nov. 11. More than 60 commu- for the arts. Interest has nity members attended. been expressed by major They included city and Seattle theatrical compaschool leaders, business nies for mounting productions in such owners, arts a venue. It organizat ions will also be a and community space for the activists and exhibition of Youth Theatre visual arts. It Northwest supis envisioned porters, the that the Farmer’s Market lobby and and interested other pubcitizens. lic areas will In a press be a place release, MIPAC of continuTaskforce Chair John Gordon Hill ously rotatJohn Gordon shows Hill outlined MIPAC Taskforce Chair ing of painting, the elements photography that form what and sculphe called, the vision for a performance arts center, ture,” the press release said. The MIPAC would be here. Hill is a filmmaker, direc- the permanent home of the tor, musician, teacher, arts 30-year-old Youth Theatre advocate, and long-time Northwest that serves over 2,000 youth each year with resident of Mercer Island “The MIPAC will be a drama related classes. It multi-theatre venue for holds several performances plays, dance, concerts, and events each year. The Mercer Island recitals, lectures, films, and all forms of performing art; School District has plans a cultural gathering place to reclaim its land that is for Mercer Island and the YTN’s at current home to surrounding communities; build a new elementary a key amenity and down- school. The old building town destination draw not will be torn down. YTN just for children and fami- must find a new place for lies, but for seniors and all its drama classes and productions. adults as well.”

At a City Council planning session in June, the Council set up a committee to study possible facility scenarios both in terms of sites and in terms of a business relationship between the City and YTN. The committee included Councilmember Jane Meyer Brahm, Councilmember Tana Senn, City Manager Rich Conrad and Youth Theatre Northwest Executive Director Manny Cawaling. They were to evaluate six proposed sites and choose one, based on parking, traffic and access, land use and financial viability. The committee’s recommendation was that the old recycling center site be studied for the future facility. At the Aug. 12, meeting, Conrad also explained that committee’s recommendation assumes that YTN would serve as the primary tenant of the facility and that other public performances would be accommodated. YTN would undertake the design, construction, financing, and management of the future facility. The City’s role will be confined to providing the land for the new facility plus access to parking spaces at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop and in the adjacent public rightsof-way. The report also said “further public presentations and outreach will be necessary before the City Council can make an irreversible commitment of the public lands.” Councilmember Senn

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You often see it go the other way, you hear about people who can’t talk to one another. The fervor against tolling is understandable and intense, but even in that setting the elected leaders have made great strides working to achieve the city’s goals.

“Major Seattle theatrical companies are interested in mounting productions in such a venue.”

different people are brought into office. That’s the good and the bad news of a sound democracy. Q. The city has talked a lot about its partnerships with other Eastside cities. How is that taking shape? A. Mayor Bassett has been particularly effective at that, as well as Noel Treat and the former city manager. There’s a letter that 12 city mayors signed onto that asked for the

EIS study earlier this year in April or May. These conversations have helped also shape the state’s willingness to be more responsive to looking at the bigger picture. The conversation has been civil and bipartisan and involved different cities and counties. I give credit to Rep. Clibborn and Litzow and Bassett, for having relationships that allow this to happen to the city’s advantage. These folks talk to other regional leaders.

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This rendering of the proposed Mercer Island Performing Arts Center and home for Youth Theatre Northwest, suggests how the building may look. noted then, that “YTN has to demonstrate that they can accomplish the project. Arts and community organizations have been are invited to contact the MIPAC taskforce about how they might use it. The taskforce also wants input

into the size of performance venues, classroom and rehearsal spaces needed, and number of days per year that they might need. This input will serve as a starting point for designing a facility with sufficient space to accommodate as

many needs as possible, within the limits of the site and the MIPAC’s ability to raise money, the report said. Email any questions or comments to info@mercerislandpac.org.

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Images capture dignity in aging dogs Beauty found in the faces of old friends By Celina Kareiva

When most people see Nancy LeVine’s images of aging dogs—eyes cloudy with cataracts, ears bent and a sometimes crumbled posture—what strikes them is how human the creatures look. “The photos really speak to them,” said LeVine. “Dogs can be extremely expressive through their eyes, their facial expressions and their body language...It’s really sort of a collaboration between me and the dog. And the response I get mostly, is that these dogs have a presence. They feel so human to them.” LeVine who calls Mercer Island home, but regularly works in New York, first began photographing the animals for assignment eight years ago. Her body of work includes an impressive array of projects ranging from fashion photography in New York City and Paris to a long work relationship with Seattle Children’s Hospital, and a jewelry side project called Luscious Lobe that specializes in simple but elegant studs for women with double piercings. As LeVine watched her own dogs age, the fragility and dignity of the process

inspired her to capture that live in their landscape.” wrinkle in time in other dogs’ lives. LeVine’s images LeVine collected subjects were more than just pet mostly through word-ofportraiture. They were mouth and organizations glimpses into pockets of like Western Washington’s the U.S. she believes she Old Dog Haven, a facility never would have wit- that takes in senior dogs. nessed if not through the And though in her photonarratives of these crea- graphs, the canines assume tures. The assignment took center stage—except for a her from coast to coast, and foot or the side of a face, everywhere in between. rarely do people appear in “When you work on a the images—LeVine found project it means you meet the owners caring for these the people, as opposed to dogs to be just as combeing a tourist or maybe pelling: “Anybody who just passtakes care ing through,” of senior says LeVine. d o g s , “When you which just have a purlike people pose, you need spehave a way to cial care connect with and special people who attention, are of that Nancy LeVine, photographer that says a place, and it lot about enriches your that perexperience. The dog too, is son.” of that place.” She hopes to turn “Senior LeVine, who often took Dogs Across America” into her nephew with her on a book. In the meantime, assignment, recounts one her photos have appeared trip to Butte County, South just about everywhere, Dakota. She was tasked from the New York Times with photographing a Lens Blog, to BBC and Newfoundland in the gusty Bark Magazine. windstorm. In the image “When I’m photographa regal dog faces the wind ing dogs, it’s really no difagainst a grey sky and hills ferent than photographing arching in the background. kids or patients. It’s the “There we are, having same set of skills.” this life experience which The photographer, who you’d think you’d have to also teaches classes at travel far and wide for,” Photo Center Northwest she said. “That’s just one often leads her students small story, but it gave me outside on assignment. She a chance to see how people asks them to zero in on

“The response I get mostly, is that these dogs have a presence. They feel so human.”

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These photos by Island photographer Nancy LeVine have appeared in The New York Times Lens Blog, BBC and other media. Above, 12-year-old Susie of Fargo, Oklahoma runs through the long grass. Below, two canine best friends squint at the cameraw. LeVine was often just as inspired by the dogs’ compassionate owners. Nancy LeVine photos

an object and spend five to ten minutes exploring every detail of it. “I tell them to really look at it and see how it’s made up. To pay really detailed attention to something, that’s a metaphor for being

a great photographer. You have to be able to see, to see everything.” You can visit LeVine’s photography at browneyesgallery.com and her jewelry line at lusciouslobe.com.

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Girls volleyball wins first state title

Five straight for swim and dive By Bob Seidel

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The Mercer Island High School volleyball team celebrated its first state championship Saturday, Nov. 16 at St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Wash. By Joseph Livarchik

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They went undefeated in conference play, just like last year. They went into the state tournament with high hopes, just like last year. And after the tournament was over, there were tears. But those were different than last year’s.

The Mercer Island High School volleyball team won the 2013 3A state championship Saturday, Nov. 16, beating Holy Names Academy 3-2 at St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Wash. It was the Islanders’ first state championship. “This is the most incredible feeling,” coach Susan

McKay said. “I don’t think it has fully sunk in yet. [A state championship] was my dream as a player and I didn’t accomplish it, but accomplishing it as a coach is that much better.” The Islanders began the final round trading sets

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The result may seem almost routine. On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Mercer Island High School girls swim and dive team won the last event of the night, the 400 Freestyle Relay, and captured their fifth consecutive Washington 3A State Championship at Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in John Fisk/Special to the Reporter Federal Way. Mercer Island’s Alex Seidel swims the 100 yard butterfly at The Islanders won with a the 3A state finals for girls swim and dive. team score of 296. Lakeside finished second, scoring a finals competition with Cox, Maeve Murdoch and 279, and Bainbridge Island Lakeside and Bainbridge Audrey Hixon came in 7th, 8th and 12th, respectivewas third with a score of Island. “We have always been ly. In the 200 Individual 256. “From the beginning, a team that relies on its Medley, captain Emily I knew this one would depth,” Johnson said. “This Olsen finished 12th and be tough,” said coach season was no different. I’m Esther Choe finished 16th. Chauntelle Johnson. “We really proud of our seniors. In the 50 Yard Freestyle, have a lot of girls, but few They really set the tone and Sabrina Kwan finished 2nd with any big meet experi- helped the younger athletes and Heather Robinson be more prepared.” came in 16th. ence.” Mercer Island came For Mercer Island dive, The Islanders were led by sophomore Sabrina in fourth in the Medley Hadley Michaels placed Kwan, junior Leah Fisk and Relay with their group of 16th, Emily Lightfoot senior captains Caitlin Cox Caitlin Cox, Sophia Raisys, placed 17th and Kayla and Alex Seidel, but it was Sabrina Kwan and Alex Varney placed 22nd. In a team effort. Every swim- Seidel. In the 200 Yard mer qualified on Friday Freestyle, Leah Fisk finSwim and Dive | Page 18 for state finals, setting up ished third while Caitlin

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Water polo takes second By Reporter Staff

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The Mercer Island High School girls swim and dive team show off their fifth-straight state championship trophy Saturday, Nov. 16.

Islander teams recognized for high academic marks The Mercer Island High School boys varsity cross country team has been named 3A Academic State Champion for the 201314 fall season for highest grade-point average (GPA) in the sport. The 10-member team had an average GPA of 3.88. The 61-member girls

swim and dive team, with a 3.71 GPA, and 58-member varsity football team, with a 3.36 GPA, were finalists in the statewide competition. “Taking care of business in the classroom is our student’s number one job,” said MIHS Principal Vicki Puckett in a press release. “I am so proud of these teams. It is outstanding to have such talented young athletes on the field and in the classroom.” Girls varsity cross country and soccer and

boys tennis and water polo teams earned the Outstanding Team Award with a GPA between 3.5 and 4.0, while the varsity volleyball and boys varsity golf team earned the Distinguished Team Award with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49. The Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires Scholastic Award program is to recognize and reward those teams or groups that maintain a high collective academic standard.

The Mercer Island High School water polo team faced Bellevue in the state championship game Saturday night at Curtis Aquatic Center in University Place. Despite clawing back from a sixgoal halftime deficit, the Islanders’ run at state ended with a loss to the defending state champion Jayme Witman/Special to the Reporter Wolverines 12-9. Mercer Island’s Ford Witman fends off his defender during “I think the team improved a lot defen- the water polo state tournament. sively,” said Mercer Island coach Ryan Hall. “In the Topher Lacrampe brought still trailed 10-5. The Islanders opened beginning of the season, the Islanders within one we gave up a lot of goals before Bellevue answered up the fourth quarter to mediocre teams. We again, ending the first with a goal from Anthony Pedreira, followed by a learned from our mistakes quarter ahead 4-2. The second quarter goal from Chris Merritt. and started playing great team defense by the end of was all Bellevue, with the Merrit then connected Wolverines posting four with an assist to Lacrampe, the season.” The championship game more goals to take an 8-2 bringing the score to 10-8 atmosphere was intense lead into halftime. It was with 4:30 remaining in the as the teams entered the the Islanders’ biggest half- game. Bellevue responded, but another goal water for the fourth and time deficit of the season. The Islanders regrouped from Lacrampe kept the final matchup of the year. Bellevue won the opening in the second half, ending Islanders within two, trailsprint, but the Islanders their scoring drought in ing 11-9. But it was as close were the first to score on the third quarter with a as Mercer Island would Jack Larkin’s lob shot that goal by Trevor Gullstad. come, as the Wolverines found its way into the After another Bellevue sealed the victory with a the Islanders final goal in the closing back corner of the cage. goal, The Wolverines respond- responded with two more minutes to win 12-9. “I think our resiliency ed with a couple goals of goals from Gullstad and their own to go up 3-1. A Larkin. But after three Polo | Page 18 goal from Mercer Island’s quarters, Mercer Island

MIHS Warner commits to University of the Pacific Beneath his black and orange cap, Kaleb Warner was all smiles Wednesday. The Mercer Island High School senior and basketball standout signed a letter of intent to attend the University of the Pacific on an athletic scholarship Wednesday, Nov. 13. Other schools he was considering included UC Santa Barbara and Santa Clara. A 6’6 forward for Mercer Island’s boys basketball team, Warner was the Islanders’ third-leading

scorer last season, averaging 13.8 points per game. He was also named to the KingCo 3A All-League first team. ticularly stressed academics to his son when they would talk basketball. Also signing to attend the University of the Pacific on Wednesday was O’Dea High School senior and basketball player Jacob Lampkin, Warner’s friend and AAU teammate. Lampkin and Warner were invited to visit the university, which they did together. It didn’t take long for them to decide where

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Volleyball | FROM 14 with the Cougars, dropping the opener 25-21 and then winning the second set 25-16. After losing 25-23, the Islanders took the fourth set 25-15. They went on to take the fifth and final set 15-13, securing the state title. It was the second, fiveset match of the day for Mercer Island. In the semifinal round, the Islanders survived a scare from Southridge High School,

coming back from a 2-1 deficit to edge the Suns 3-2. Senior Sarah Lindquist scored the winning kill for the Islanders. “We have standout players, but in this match, every single person contributed with key serves and key blocks when we needed it,” McKay said of the Southridge match. Two standout players for the Islanders, Lindquist and sophomore Jemma

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plined. We did that, and I couldn’t be more proud of this team.” Heading into the championships, McKay said there was a sense of a second chance after last year’s first-round loss. “To be able to do it this year is unbelievable. I love this team, I am so proud of them. Every single person was part of why we won.” The Islanders finished the season undefeated in KingCo play, with a 14-0 conference record and a 22-2 record overall.

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WEDNESDAY | 20 Daytimers: ‘Wondrous Oblivion’: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 East Mercer Way. A 2003 British drama/comedy, “Wondrous Oblivion” is the story of a young boy from a traditional Jewish family dreaming to be a cricket star, despite lacking the skills. When a lively and big-hearted Jamaican family moves into his South London neighborhood during the racial and cultural turbulence of the 1960s, his family is forced to choose between aligning with the prejudices of their neighbors or standing up for what is right. Cost: $7. Please RSVP by Friday, November 15 at www.h-nt. org/Daytimers.

THURSDAY | 21 Seniors thanksgiving lunch: 12-1 p.m. Nov. 21, Mercer Island Community & Events Center, 8236 SE 24th St. Join old and new friends for Thanksgiving lunch, including traditional favorites like roast turkey. Register for lunch and a ride at 275-7609, by Nov. 15. Cost: $5. Chamber of Commerce business reporting workshop: 2:30-3:30 p.m., The King County Assessor’s Office will be hosting an open house on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Mike Wikstrom, personal property supervisor and his team would like to invite you and

your staff to attend a training session on reporting business personal property and a demonstration on how to electronically file your personal property listings. To RSVP or for more information please contact: Phillip Sit at phillip. sit@kingcounty.gov.

in Bellevue. This concert will feature a wide musical variety, from serene carols to foottapping spirituals. Suggested donation of $10-20 per person.

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“The Hobbit”: ongoing Nov. 8 through Nov. 24, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Enlisted by Gandalf the Grey to team up with a band of dwarves on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug, Bilbo, a respectable Hobbit of reserved countenance, finds himself in the adventure of his life. Cost: $13-17. MIHS Drama Performance of The King Stag: ongoing through Nov. 23, Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center, 9100 SE 42nd St. Come join the MIHS Drama Department in their fall production, Carlo Gozzi’s Italian comedy and fairy tale, The King Stag. Performances on November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 7 p.m. in the MIHS Performing Arts Center. Advance tickets are $10 and tickets at the door are $15. PJ Library Story Time: ongoing every Wednesday through Dec. 18, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way. Join Julie Warwick, PJ Library song leader and storyteller, for a story and playtime at the J. Mercer Island Visual Arts

Ten thousand villages: Nov. 22-25, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Purchase items that were made all over the world.

SATURDAY| 23 Evergreen Covenant Church Children’s Crafts Workshop: 1-4 p.m. Evergreen Covenant Church (formerly Mercer Island Covenant Church) will host their annual Children’s Craft Workshop. This fun-filled workshop is designed to engage the creative skills of children ages 3 to 13 by making their own gifts for friends, family and teachers. Register online at www.evergreenchurch.cc/#!events/ckiy. The Lyric ARts Ensemble presents ‘the First Nowell’: 7-9 p.m., Nov. 23, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave S.E. The 16 voices and chamber orchestra of the Lyric Arts Ensemble are conducted by composer Kenneth L. DeJong, currently serving as Music Director of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church

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League Gallery ‘Inspiration Celebration’: show is ongoing Nov. 7 through Dec. 22, Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery, 2836 78th Ave S.E. “Inspiration Celebration.” Thirty highly involved artists will show a full-to-the-brim gallery. Note: Thursday Dec. 5 has extended shopping hours 12-8 p.m. MI Parks & Recreation Beginning Irish Dance: ongoing every Monday through Dec. 16; 5:306:30 p.m. Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. A fun and energetic dance! You will learn the art of Irish step dancing (reels & jigs) with traditional group dances, and creative choreography. Register by calling 206-275-7609 or at www.myparksandrecreation. com. “Buy a Key”: ongoing through Dec. 31. The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is currently raising money to purchase a Yamaha Clavinova digital piano for the Community and Event Center. For $100, you can “Buy” A Key. Our goal is to raise $6,500. When 65 keys are sold, we will have raised enough funds to purchase the piano. Everyone who “buys” a key will have their name recognized on a temporary poster board at the Community & Event Center until after the fundraiser is over, as well as on a permanent piano plaque.

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Mercer island clergy association interfaith thanksgiving service:

7:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 27, United Methodist Church, 7070 SE 24th St. Come start the holiday in a meaningful way and join with family, friends and neighbors for an Island tradition of one hour of music and spoken word. Please bring a nonperishable food item as a donation for the Food Bank at Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. Probus club of mercer island annual Holiday luncheon: 11:15 a.m., Dec.

4, Covenant Shores, 9150 Fortuna Dr. Buses will shuttle members from the MI Presbyterian Church from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Cost: $25.

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Dec. 7, Pioneer Park. The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to come out and help their parks at fall planting events. Get to know your friends and neighbors, while donating some time and energy to your favorite parklands. In the coming weeks, MIPR will be partnering with local restoration nonprofit EarthCorps. Register online at: http://www. earthcorps.org/volunteer. php.

12 p.m., Dec. 5, Jesse Jones joined KING 5 in November 2005 as a reporter and member of the KING 5 Investigators team. He’s been chasing down bad guys, trying new products and generally looking out for consumers since he joined KING 5. This luncheon is sponsored by S.R. Schill & Associates. Senior Community Hanukkah Celebration: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Dec. 8, Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 East Mercer Way. Join us for a post-Hanukkah brunch of latkes, bagels, fruit, and more. SJCC Chief Operating Officer Renée CohenGoodwin will share inspirational Hanukkah insights and Herzl-Ner Tamid Cantor Brad Kurland will lead us in Hanukkah songs. Cost: $7. RSVP to Dana Azose at Danaa@sjcc.org or 206-3880836. SJCC Hanukkah under the stars: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 15, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Celebrate Hanukkah with the J community! Sing and dance with the kids band Recess Monkey, returning after its awesome show last year. There will be arts and crafts and storytelling from PJ Library. Food – including latkes, pizza, and kosher Chinese cuisine – will be available for purchase from Stopsky’s Delicatessen, Island CrustCafé, Street Doughnuts, and more.

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Members of the Mercer Island Sister City Association pose in their chef’s whites during their trip to sister city Thonon-les-Bains in the Haute Savoie region of France. The highlight of the trip was their stay and cooking lessons at the revered L’École Hôtelier Savoie Léman, home of one of the oldest and finest cooking schools in France. From top left,Sigrid Hokanson, Laura Macht, Pat Shafer, Bill Shafer, Beth Brennen, Carla Peterson. From left, front, Ruth Hansing, Kathy Erickson, Linda Todd, and Sue Sherwood. Not pictured, Orm Sherwood. To learn more go to www.mercerislandsistercity.org.

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the 100 Yard Backstroke, Caitlin Cox finished 3rd, Alex Seidel 4th and Kristin Jradi finished 15th. With an 11-point lead over Lakeside heading into the last event of the night, Mercer Island’s Alex Seidel, Maeve Murdoch, Caitlin Cox and Leah Fisk combined to swim the 5th fastest time in 3A state history, winning the 400 Freestyle Relay with a time of 3:34.35. Named to the 3A KingCo Girls Swim First Team: Caitlin Cox, Maeve Murdock, Sabrina Kwan, Leah Fisk, Audrey Hixon and Alex Seidel. Cox and Seidel, along with Carsen Harkins and Sabrina Steinhauer, were also named KingCo 3A Scholar Athletes.

was a trait that defined us,” Hall said on the season. “Our team never quit, no matter what the score was. We battled back in a lot of tough games to win or put ourselves in a position to win.” Four Islanders garnered state honors. Jack Larkin and Anthony Pedreira were named to 1st team All-State. Trevor Gullstad and Topher Lacrampe were named to 2nd team All-State. Four Islanders garnered state honors. Jack Larkin and Anthony Pedreira were named to 1st team All-State. Trevor Gullstad and Topher Lacrampe were named to 2nd team All-State.

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(2) SIDE BY SIDE plots In Sunset Hills Memorial Park. In sold out Lincoln 100 section, plot # 8 and #9. Prime location for easy access. Wonderful mountain views in one of the most highly sought after cemeteries in the Greater Seattle Area. $9,500 each; $14,500 as a pair. Call Steve Scott at 509-881-8897 2 side x side plots in Sunset Hills Memorial Park in the Garden of Prayer. Lot 133 space 7 & 8. Valued at $20,000/each. Will sell for $10,000 each or $18 for the pair. Owner will pay for transfer fee. Private seller, call (425)746-9416

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ONE SPACE Available in the Sought After “Garden of Rest” at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue. It is Space 8 in Lot 83 which is Beautifully Located. A Real Bargain at $7,600. Please contact Herb at hesta@frontier.com or call 503-624-9020 Add a photo to your ad online and in print for just one low price nw-ads.com 800-388-2527

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AKC MINI Schnauzer Puppies. Variety of Colors. Now taking deposits. Puppies will be ready from mid November to late November. 4 Beautiful White Babies Ready Soon! Shots and Worming Up To Date. $400 Males, $500 Females. 253-223-3506, 253-2238382 or

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OFF ISLAND HOMES

Port Orchard

$178,000

Super sweet daylight basement rambler. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen and bath + 3 generous bedrooms. Unfinished BSMT w/rough-in plumbing. Divisible lot. #536879 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

West Seattle

$289,888

Lovely 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with full size washer/dryer, stainless steel appliances, rooftop deck with breathtaking views. 1 secured parking spot #557508 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeffrey Costello 206-595-5709

Renton

$499,000

Beautiful 4BR hm in “Vercello”. Brazilian cherry hdwds, natural cherry cabinetry in kitchen, granite tile counters, gas cooktop. Vaulted master w/fplc, 5 piece bath #544471 Eric Huang 425-922-4368

Lk Forest Park $630,000

HUGE duplex w/Lake views, use 75% of rental unit to qualify for your loan! Spacious 3BR/3BA unit + a 4BR/2.5BA 2nd unit. #513129 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557

Short Sale

$199,900

The Boulders in Redmond, redone in 2007 by Place Architects. This perfect condo features stainless appliances, corner fireplace, hardwood floors and more. #561684 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Monroe SS

$289,900

Comfortable 4 bedroom, 3.5BA home in pleasant Remington Heights community. Each bedroom has it’s own walk-in closet. Beautiful granite kitchen counter tops #459722 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Newcastle

$555,000

Exquisite Stafford-built home in the coveted enclave of LaCrosse. The grand entry w/dramatic pillars showcase the sky-lit open stairway & 2nd story landing. #522354 Eric Huang 425-922-4368

Opportunity!

$998,000

World class spectacular views sweep along the coastline. Luxurious gated retreat. Finest amenities. Panoramic views of the Ocean,Olympics, Long Beach Peninsula. #488288 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

Seattle VIEW

$200,000

One Bedroom in the heart of the City. Close to UW & all amenities. Bright w/ balcony, storage, parking & ROOF TOP VIEW DECK ! Full size washer /dryer in unit! #541181 Barbara Bro 206-232-4600

Int’l District

$372,500

Stunning city/mtn views. True urban haven. Spacious 2BR,2 full BA w den off master. Sunny SW exposure. Relax on your own 700sf terrace. Full size laundry rm. #560957 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

◆ Microsoft

$600,000

Auburn

$219,500

Great duplex investment opportunity. Close to downtown shops and busline. Both units have 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. #236629 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeffrey Costello 206-595-5709

Ravenna

$399,900

3BR/2BA home. Master on main, hardwood floors, barrelled ceilings, fireplace, crown molding and arched doorways. Fully fenced backyard with patio & fire pit #492137 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Newcastle

$610,000

Laura Parris-Reymore 206-230-5351

You will love this home! 4BR/2.5BA. Lg open kit w/pantry. Elegant master w/2 walk-in closets. Huge bonus rm, A/C, hdwds, new yard. Close to schools. #557428 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114

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Stunning chef’s kitchen w/ solid granite & abundant cherry cabinets, hdwd floors on main flr, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 levels, garage & walk to Microsoft! #564643

$1,349,000

Revel in the tranquility & privacy of this thoughtfully designed wtft retreat. Contemporary style, stunning architectural elements: open spaces, rich woods. #520638 Chase Costello 206-999-4420

$3,250,000

Exceptional location w/90 taxable feet of wft + additional footage as property meanders around the point. 4BR/2.25 BA,chefs kit,separate apt & sandy beach. #552862 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

Silverdale SS

$249,900

Home features granite slab kit counters, under mount sink, breakfast bar, stainless steel applcs, gas heat & fiplc, vaulted ceilings, & brushed nickel fixtures. #561788 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Bothell BEST!

$488,000

If Time is important to you than you want to LIVE HERE... Close to 405 Exchange this Lovely Craftsman, located in a Pristine Gated Community can be yours! #540133 Barbara Bro 206-232-4600

Edmonds

$625,000

Great views! You must see the many new updates inside! New carpet, flooring, fresh paint, new main great room fireplace. Lg deck for entertaining year round. #560986 Amanda Reynolds 206-230-5395

Seabeck

$3,750,000

Unique mansion on 8 acres with 500 ft of prime waterfront. Old world charm, dramatic views. One of a kind opportunity! #525084 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

VACANT LAND Mirrormont Lot

$55,000

Tokeland

$145,000

Lynnwood

$99,995

Mercer Island

$300,000 MI Opportunity!

Just under an acre lot on a dead end street in Mirrormont. Water, power, gas in st. Lots of trees and wildlife, poss. views. #466515 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Close to everything! Large .55 acre lot with great potential. #521939 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

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Spectacular ocean view property set high on a hill in gated Willapa Heights community. Breathtaking panoramic views from the beach to Westport. #553354 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

Generous .48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. Convenient location. #295333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Mercer Island

$324,950 Dream Come True

$398,000 Build Dream Hm!

$348,000

$400,000 Bellevue

This vacant lot is a dramatic site for your new home. Arch sketches are for a multi-story plan; 2 lvls above the main garage lvl, & one lower lvl basement #552677 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557

Tucked away building lot up private lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000sf building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Partial Lake view lot facing East. Backs to conservancy Tract. Road, utility stubs in place along paved access. Small cul-de-sac of 5 lots up off E Mercer. #83516 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

North Bend Comm

High visibility/accessibility on 3.4 acres. All utilities on property or in street. Has current tenants. #448929 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

$489,950

Start now planning your dream home! Break ground in the spring on this lovely 21,000 sf property with lake views & privacy. Utilities are in the street. #455555 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

$2,500,000

Large 7.46ac subdivision comprised of 17 single family residential lots located with in Bellevue. Great location w/easy access to 405 & mins from I-90. Doug Shih 206-230-5364

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MERCER ISLAND HOMES

West Side!

$550,000

Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home. Located down a private lane on the west side with possible lake views! Bring your builder and architect! #404816 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

Western View

$1,098,000

Prime location, amazing light, and top of the world views! Recent remodeling includes new kit and baths. 4BR+Den+Bonus rm! Spacious, fenced rear yard. #529811 Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359

North End

$758,000

North End View

$869,000

Solid 3BR/2BA w/ lovely gardens & partial city, lake & mtn view. Flat grassy yard. Western exposure. North End & Less than 10 minutes to Seattle. #524014 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Contemporary 4BR/2.75BA filled w/ light & lush views of Lake WA, Bellevue & Mts.3520 SqFt. Near walking trail that leads to Mercer town. Close to I-90 #538545 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Shared Wtft

New on Market

$1,099,900

Wonderful community called Appleton and shared waterfront. This 5 bedroom 3.25 home has hdwd flrs, open beam ceilings, fam rm, guest suite, gourmet kitchen. #519829 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

$1,198,000

Beautiful remodeled rambler in desirable mid-island nbrhd. High-end finishes, large bedrooms, master w/en suite & walk-in closet & large gourmet kitchen. #560821 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077

Parkwood Classic $875,000

Wonderful single level home in the heart of Parkwood Estates. Exceptional location and the best street! 4BR/2.25BA. 2,850sf, 12,488 sunny lot, huge rec room. #560636 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

Views and Charm $1,200,000

Western views & 1930’s charm on lovely, wide 12,000+ SF lot. City/Lake/Mtn View & Great sunsets. Fantastic First Hill. North End Easy I-90 access. #547707 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

◆ New on Market $1,398,000

Spacious 4500+sf, 5Br/4Ba Contemporary on serene & private lot. Completely remodeled kit & baths with granite countertops. Master on main w/5pc bath #554900 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093

Jaymarc Homes

$1,499,950

New Northend 3815sf 5BR/4BA. Formal dining Office+large bonus room High end chefs kitchen w/Granite Gorgeous mill work. Attention to detail throughout. #551915 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435

Italian Villa

$4,988,000

Magnificent northend-90 feet private wtft & dock, level yard; great rm & main floor master-5+bedrms, 5.5 baths, new exterior, roof, bths & much more! #496920

New on Market

Historic Home

$878,000

North-end, Westside View 1925 Craftsman, charming, refreshed spaces await your vision. Dr. Bickford’s former home & office sited on large lot, circle drive #517868 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-230-5351

East Seattle

$1,249,950

JayMarc Homes presents The Positano! Three levels offer distinctive finishes, 5BR/4BA, Den/Office, spacious kitchen w/granite and the right cook’s appliances #540081 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

• Consistent Top Producer (International President’s Elite) • Data-Driven Professional • Certified Negotiation Expert • Certified Relocation Specialist • Accredited Buyer Representative Michele is a consummate professional. Acting as your true advocate, she is passionately committed to going the extra mile to ensure that every real estate experience is a positive one! Michele’s valued team works both sides of the water, from the Eastside to Bainbridge Island. Call on her for all of your real estate needs!

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