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Thanksgiving Eve service is tonight Islanders of all faiths are invited to join in all-community celebration of Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving Eve Service, sponsored by the Mercer Island Clergy Association, is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Mercer Island United Methodist Church at 7070 S.E. 24th St. All are welcome.
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Pose with gratitude Yogabliss, a yoga studio on the north end of the Island, is again hosting ‘Practices of Gratitude’ on Thanksgiving morning. The classes are free, but participants are asked to donate $20 to support Mercer Island Youth and Family Services programs. For class times and to register for classes, please visit www. yogabliss.org.
Parent Edge talk set for Dec. 5 Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting, Dr. Laura Kastner at 7 p.m. Dec. 5, at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. Dr. Kastner will speak about parenting teens and her new book, ‘Wise-minded Parenting.’ PTA members are free.
Volunteers needed to restore Pioneer Park Work with EarthCorps and the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Dept. to help restore Pioneer Park between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Dec. 7. Fifty-five volunteers are needed. Snacks, tools, and gloves will be provided. For more information, go to www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.
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Local gardening guru, Ciscoe Morris, in red jacket at right, came by last Saturday to help Islanders laugh and celebrate at the grand re-opening of True Value Hardware in its new location near Walgreens. When a fire alarm interrupted his talk inside the store, Ciscoe took the show outside, his audience of garden enthusiasts trailing like ducklings.
Another big project for Town Center A five-story mixed use project is in the works between S.E. 78th and S.E. 77 Ave S.E. By Mary L. Grady
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The City of Mercer Island Design Commission has had a first look at yet another proposal to construct a five-story mixed use development on land in the Town Center now occupied by several Island businesses. The Hines Mixed-Use development is the latest project that will include ground floor commercial space with housing in the floors
above. Parking will be included below grade or on the main level. In order to be allowed the ‘bonus story,’ or to go to the maximum height allowed, five stories or 65 feet, the city stipulates that a ‘significant public amenity’ must be included in the design. Those amenities can include a public plaza, units set aside for affordable housing or a ‘pedestrian connection’ through the site. The project site is made up of land presently owned by two owners on three tax parcels. They include the building addresses of 2885 78th Ave. S.E., the site of the Seven Star Restaurant and other businesses within that building; the State Farm office, at 7710 S.E.
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29th Street and, the present location of Terra Bella at 2864 77th Ave S.E. The project will not include the land occupied by the Veloce Velo bike shop or Mud Bay. According to Dean Bitney who owns the property at the corner of S.E. 29th Street and 77th Avenue S.E., his tenants are aware that the land is in the process of being sold. Terra Bella, he said, presently has an 18 month leases for use of the property. The land, which he offered for sale earlier this year for $2.1 million, has not officially sold. It will be final when the buyers get the permits they need to develop the land, he said. Bitney said he had received 250 calls regarding the property. Many of the callers he added, were Islanders. He said that the final dollar amount agreed upon was close
At present there is not enough money to rebuild the South-end fire station. Because of several factors, the project is now expected to be almost $400,000 short. At a city council meeting Monday, Nov. 18, staff discussed how to account for the unexpected gap in funds. The fire station’s budget of $5.4 million will not only go toward bricks and mortar but the purchase of a new rescue truck, space to house equipment and staff while the station is under construction, as well as permitting, design and a number of other
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a bid any sooner than we did,” he said. “But when you look around, what do you see? Lots of buildings, lots related costs. Chip Corder, finance of cranes – it’s an indication director for the city of things have really picked up.” Mercer Island, Council said the ultimately uptick in the awarded a economy was bid to Corp partly responChip Corder Inc., the lowsible for the City Finance Director est of four$400,000 in teen ranging added costs. from $3.5When conversations first convened 4 million. Council also on Fire Station 92’s renova- approved alternative means tion, the recession had left of funding. Residents voted many construction firms last year on a nine-year levy without work, making it an for the fire station, which ideal time to build. Corder began collection this year. Corder explained that estimated that window of opportunity would begin excess levy proceeds will go to close in 2013 and urged toward the project. Savings for a fire rescue truck and council to work quickly. “It wasn’t possible to get surplus revenue from the
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city’s Real Estate Excise Tax (REET), amounting to about $250,000 more than budgeted, would also aid in the shortfall. Corder said that the city will next year decide how much is needed from that REET surplus. In the meantime, city staff will continue investigating why the bids came in higher than expected. If there is a means to slim down the budget – for instance a cheaper HVAC system – those savings would help. But, emphasizes Corder: “This building is very modest…This is not a Cadillac. This is a Honda Civic at best…People keep asking, ‘Can you cut this? Can you cut that?’ But this is very bare bones.” Despite a budget shortfall for the fire station, for the first time since 2008, the city saw a General Fund revenue surplus of $600,000 to $800,000. The additional money, explained Corder, was thanks to extra development activity on the Island, or constructionrelated sales tax revenue and development permit fees. The number of singlefamily residential building permits is up by 23.8 percent from last year. “Compared to Bellevue or Kirkland where retail sales are the bread and butter, for us it’s people doing additions or remodels of some kind. Since 2004 — that’s when it really started taking off, and it’s still continuing now.”
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City Council on Monday, Nov. 18 approved an additional $125,000 for Mercer Island’s I-90 Work Plan. The extra money will come from the city’s Contingency Fund, like the $275,000 approved in the first stage. The added funds were supported by a number of Islanders who spoke in favor of it before council. Noel Treat, incoming city manager estimated that the money should carry the city through the first quarter of 2014. About $30,000 would poten-
Project | FROM 1 to his asking price. “I am happy with the amount,” he said. The contractor, Perkins + Will has yet to make a formal application with the city. According to Scott Greenberg, City of Mercer Island Development Services Group Director, the project developers have come in early to talk with the city staff to ensure they are ready to meet city codes regarding the design. The preliminary staff
tially go toward a transportation expert, which Treat explained would be important as the state’s EIS progresses. WSDOT has argued that tolling will reduce overall congestion and an expert, said Treat, could help critique those studies.
WSDOT resends 30 I-90 driving surveys to Islanders According to the Washington State D ep ar t ment of Transportation there have been just a tiny percentage of people on the Island who did not receive a suranalysis provided to the design commission states said that “the eastern lot is eligible for a significant public plaza, while the western property can use significant affordable housing to achieve the bonus story. Present city building codes include the statement, “Every lot in the Town Center is eligible for the maximum building height (described further in the code text) by providing a significant public amenity. Greenberg said that
vey last week designed to track use of I-90. Annie Johnson of WSDOT, said last Friday, that the agency has received some 30 calls about the survey either not being delivered or that the mailing had been inadvertently discarded. “Some people who called said they did not receive the survey, others said they received just the postcard that came to correct the error on the sample,” she said. “But a few called to say someone in the household either recycled it or thrown it away.” The surveys were to be returned with a postmark of not later than Nov. 26.
if the design review goes well, construction could start in a year.
Legacy Project Many are asking when the Legacy project will break ground. The mixed-use project located on the former site of the Islander restaurant and True Value Hardwdware, has the permit to begin site preparation according to Scott Greenberg of the City. It is up to them, he said.
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The Island Youth Ballet and Children’s Dance Conservatory showcase scenes from one of the world’s most cherished holiday classics with “Excerpts from the Nutcracker,” which has become a favorite way for local families to celebrate the holiday season. Directed by Susan Valencia, founder of Children’s Dance Conservatory, “Excerpts from the Nutcracker” features 48 students between the ages of 6 and 18. The production transports audiences into the magical scenery of Tchaikovsky’s imagination with exquisite costumes, theatrical wizardry, period settings and sophisticated dancing. General admission is available for $22 and VIP reserved seating is offered for $35. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.IYBNutcracker. com. The two-hour performance includes intermission.
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To Buy Tickets, please go to www.iybnutcracker.com or call (206) 275-4750 About the Children’s Dance Conservatory/ Island Youth Ballet Founded in 1984 by Susan Valencia, the Children’s Dance Conservatory/Island Youth Ballet is a participating member of the Royal Academy of Dance. Located in the historic Lakeview School on the south end of Mercer Island, the school provides an atmosphere that is fun, dynamic, sophisticated and academically challenging, while embracing a reputation for high artistic merit. For more information about the Island Youth Ballet, visit www.ChildrensDance.org.
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Band Boosters bring in $40,000 Reporter Staff
Almost 300 people turned out for the first ever “Band Together” Event Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. It was hosted by the Mercer Island Schools Band Boosters. The event featured a silent auction, a live auction and a performance from the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. Led by the auctioneering duo of band director Parker Bixby and Band Booster board member Bob Reitinger, the event raised over $40,000 to support and promote the 5-12 grade band programs of the Mercer Island School District. Auction items included a Whidbey Island Getaway, a fishing trip for four on Puget Sound, Seattle Symphony concert tickets and more.
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Above Islander and band booster, Bob Reitinger conducts the auction at the Band Together event held Nov. 16, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Below, the crowd is poised to bid. It was an all Island affair, including Islander and band mom, Francis Gaul who took the photographs. To see more, go to misbb.wordpress.com and click on the ‘donate’ tab.
Annual Senior Thanksgiving lunch draws double the crowd Reporter Staff
“I'm staying away from the carbs,” laughed Lolly Hibbs, pointing to her plate of Thanksgiving favorites: mashed potatoes, yam, rolls, cranberry sauce and turkey. A Mercer Island resident since 1970, Hibbs was one of about 125 seniors and community members who turned out for the City’s Parks and Recreation's annual senior Thanksgiving lunch. The feast was followed by pumpkin and pecan pie, and a round of bingo. For guests, the chance to be waited on was a welcome indulgence. “Everyone loves the food. They love just coming and sitting at a table and being served,” said city staff member Jeannette Eggebrecht, who organized much of Thursday's event.
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Islanders gathered last Thursday for the annual Senior Thanksgiving lunch sponsored by Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. The event drew 125 seniors who feasted on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings that included two kinds of pie. “Some of them are newly widowed. A man that I was just talking to recently lost his wife and these little things we can do make a big difference.” In the kitchen were Parks and Rec staff and volunteers from the Women’s Club. Bus service was available for those who needed transportation.
“This senior program gets five stars because of Jeannette,” said Char Fox of Mercer Island. Fox estimated that it was her seventh or eighth Thanksgiving lunch. Aside from the food, one of the things she looks forward to most, is the camaraderie: “You get to see people that you only see once a year.”
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ang on to your hats folks - here come the holidays with its frantic hordes of shoppers and UPS trucks careening around the neighborhood. There are Postal workers hauling mail stuffed with flyers and coupons for things that we don’t need now, but then, we might need later. There are plans to make, parties to attend. Beyond obligations for home and family there is school to attend to and jobs. The days are too short even without the curtain of darkness that seems to fall earlier and earlier. So how is it then that so many manage to volunteer both their time and talent to help others? They help because there is so much need. Tomorrow there will be people from Mercer Island back out on the streets of Seattle and on the Eastside, serving meals, hauling around blankets and clothing or visiting with people and families who are in need. Each year the number of people without home and hearth, grows. The 33rd annual ‘One Night Count’ of homeless people in King County took place in the early hours of January 25, this year. The Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness organized more than 800 volunteers who fanned out across the county to count the number of men, women and children who were sleeping outdoors without shelter between 2 and 5 a.m. They counted people trying to survive in cars and tents, riding late night buses, or curled up in blankets under bridges or in doorways. More than 2,700 men, women, and children were counted without shelter during count — an increase of five percent over those found without shelter last year. The number is probably low, because organizers cannot count everywhere, and because many people take great care not to be visible. So it is without any surprise that we find that Real Change, the newspaper that advocates for the homeless, has come to King County’s Eastside. For here, in what used to be a sylvan suburban area far removed from the much grittier neighborhoods of central Seattle, there is a growing and often invisible number of men, women and yes, children who need help.
‘It is without any surprise that we find Real Change has come to the Eastside.’
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Let’s all shop —and listen at Island Books I was lucky enough to attend the City Council Meeting Monday, November 18, when the first order of business was presenting Roger and Nancy Page with the proclamation that our Mayor had designated November 18 as “Island Books Day” in honor of the bookstore’s 40 year history on Mercer Island and in appreciation for the Pages’ passionate and generous support of the Island community. Giving back to Island schools and many of our Island community endeavors is a cornerstone of the Pages’ business philosophy and practice. always in our midst. But the survival of Island Books, as Finally, for those Island families the Pages are the first to say, depends who somehow have missed the memo on every one of us. So we that the first Saturday may share in this award, of every month from as well. 6:30 to 7 p.m, regionI am writing to thank al storytellers share each resident, and every Send your letters to: tales for families in off-Island patron, who editor@mi-reporter.com. the heartwarming and purchases a book and/ Keep it brief, courteous, cozy atmosphere of or a gift at Island Books. and sign your name. Island Books, I recI’m as proud of our comommend that you munity as I am of the check out Saturday treasure of Island Books in our midst. Storytelling (upcoming up on Dec. We are the ones who, by shopping 7 with Margaret Read MacDonald). locally, have helped Island Books sur- And if you do, Saturday Storytelling, vive in a market where independently always kicked off with a lively song owned bookstores are falling--far too led by Mercer Island musician Nancy frequently—by the wayside, unable to Stewart, may become one of your famcompete with on-line booksellers and ily’s treasured traditions. big chain bookstores. By keeping our Meg Lippert dollars at home, we are keeping Island Books at home as well. This is a friendly reminder that books and gifts purchased at Island Books during the upcoming “season As with all policy debates, it is of giving” help us burnish our Island important that facts and science drive treasure and assure that it will remain the discussion on plastic bags. The
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Proposed plastic bag ban won’t help environment
Mercer Island City Council is currently considering a ban on highly reused and 100% recyclable plastic bags and a five-cent fee on paper bags. This is a move that will fail to accomplish any environmental goal, will actually turn shoppers to environmentally-inferior alternatives and will jeopardize the local economy. Plastic bags make up less than half a percent of all municipal waste and traditionally less than 1 percent of litter in the United States. The reality is that banning them will result in no tangible reduction in either the quantity of waste or litter. Bag bans also push shoppers to use environmentallyharmful reusable bags, which require far more energy to produce and are made overseas with foreign oil, and therefore have a much larger carbon footprint. The difference is so dramatic that University of Oregon professor David Tyler notes that if climate change is your priority, plastic bags are the best option at checkout.
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What type of Thanksgiving traditions do you have?
“I entertained for years and years. Now I like being entertained.” Margaret Wiecks Mercer Island
“We usually go to my daughter’s house, who lives in Kirkland. We all get together. There are about 12 of us.” Fred Shore Mercer Island
“Mainly good food and family. It’s great to relax...And a wonderful tradition.” Gwen Kuhn Mercer Island
“My family hasn’t been all together for a while. So we haven’t had as many traditions.” Florene Dailey Mercer Island
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Island Forum | Schools bursting at the seams Myths vs. reality about overcrowding at Island schools In February, Island residents will vote on two ballot measures: a bond measure to fix overcrowding and a levy renewal that pays for 100 teachers and programs not fully funded by the state. For many people, the bond measure raises the question of what is causing the growing student enrollment. Mercer Island schools are among the best in the state, but they are overcrowded and the problem is getting worse. This year the district is now more than 700 students over capacity and projections show more students are coming. The district is squeezing these extra students into 34 portable classrooms. In fact, some schools have nine portables and have run out room for more. This overcrowding is impacting students’ education. Portables don’t allow for individualized learning. Common areas are crowded and over scheduled. Lunch times are compressed. Elementary school recreation space is constricted by portables. When we all routinely drive by cranes and construction crews in the Town Center, it is easy to assume the new high-density housing is driving this student growth. In fact this is not the case. Currently, there are only 116 students who have home addresses corresponding to the Town Center. This represents less than 3 percent of the
Real Change newspaper comes to the Eastside Homelessness not just a Seattle issue By Brandon Macz Bellevue Reporter
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Islanders Paul Bergman, Ralph Jorgenson and Hillary Benson at the Farmers Market on Sunday. student population. Nor is it due to the districts past Open Enrollment Policy, that allowed off-Island students to attend Mercer Island schools. This ended in 2008 and there are only 74 Open Enrollment students remaining with graduation lowering this number every year. A closer look at the numbers and some Island history tells us what is really going on. Like the rest of the region, Mercer Island experienced dramatic growth as the post-war baby boom generation moved to the suburbs. During the decade of the 1960s alone, the Island doubled in population. The majority of this growth was young families with many children. In 1960 the average age on the Island was only 23 and there were only 147 residents over 75 years of age. For our schools, the result was big enrollment swings in past decades as this surge of children moved through the district. However, Mercer Island is
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not likely to experience such large swings again in school age populations primarily because the Island is now a largely built out residential city and we have a broader age distribution amongst our Island residents. Today we have a much more diverse age population. This is the key driver of the steady enrollment growth we have been experiencing. The average Islander is now 44 years old and there more than 2,400 residents over the age of 75 years old. The bottom line is all the new families we are seeing around the Island are the result of our housing stock undergoing regular change overtime. Given this increased age diversity of the residents, the school district population is likely to increase steadily; however, it is unlikely to experience the extreme swings in enrollment seen in the previous decades. Paul Bergman, Hillary Benson and Ralph Jorgenson, are members of the Volunteer Campaign for the 2014 MISD School Bond and Levy. For more go to www.fixovercrowding.com.
The Real Change Homeless Empowerment Project is expanding its reach to the Eastside. The Seattle-based organization will partner with Congregations for the Homeless in Bellevue to provide an opportunity for low-income and homeless individuals to profit from sales of the nonprofit's weekly publication. Real Change sells its newspapers to independent vendors, who resell the papers at a higher cost and keep the profits. Managing Director Alan Preston said the success vendors have had in Seattle needed to be extended as an opportunity for those on the Eastside where homelessness is sometimes overlooked or hidden. "It's more stigmatized here on the Eastside," he said, "but that doesn't mean that poverty doesn't exist. It doesn't mean that homelessness doesn't exist." Under the arrangement,
letter | FROM 5 The unintended environmental consequences of banning plastic bag are not the only reason they are deeply flawed—they also jeopardize American manufacturing jobs. 1,000 Washingtonian families rely on the plastic bag manufacturing, recycling and distribution sectors to put food on the table. Plastic bag bans, like the
prospective vendors will go to the day center on 108th Avenue Northeast to apply, purchase newspapers and receive their Real Change badges. The paper increased the resale cost of the papers from $1 to $2 in April, while keeping the vendor cost at 60 cents, which means each paper sold puts $1.40 in the pockets of those in need. What they do with their income, said Preston, is up to them. "You're an independent business person when it comes to this paper," he said during an outreach and orientation session at the day center on Monday (Nov. 18). Real Change launched in Bremerton two weeks ago after service organizations expressed an urgent need for the publication and its job opportunities, though the Eastside had been picked first. Instead, Preston said Bremerton served as a pilot project before coming to the Eastside. Real Change was planned to launch in spring 2014, but is getting an early start to capitalize on the spirit of holiday giving.
"It is the best time of the year for vendors to sell," said Preston. Colin Werre, a downon-his-luck painter who was laid off when business became slow, said he prefers selling Real Change to taking a hand-out. While the publication didn't officially launch on the Eastside until Wednesday (Nov. 21), he picked up his papers in advance. "I started right away," he said. "I was eager because this is the only way I could make money right away legitimately. … It's been tough, so it definitely gives people an opportunity who want to earn a living and not just live off the system." Werre said there is a feeling that Bellevue is an affluent place that doesn't acknowledge homelessness. However, he's hopeful selling Real Change will help him standout from panhandlers as someone trying to better himself. Maybe, he said, it will open up other job opportunities in the future. "I have noticed a difference. It's a slight difference, but I have noticed a difference where people are a little nicer," he said. "Half the time, people don't want the paper. They just want to support you doing something legitimate."
one under consideration in Mercer Island, threaten vital jobs within the plastics industry. Instead of a policy that will threaten jobs for no environmental gains, Mercer Island should augment the existing in-store take-back recycling program with more education on plastic bag recycling. Recycling is the better alternative because it protects jobs and the environment.
Mark Daniels Chairman of the American Progressive Bag Alliance
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Thursday | 10 HIT AND RUN: A Mercer Island resident reported an overnight hit-and-run in the 2900 block of 76 Ave S.E. The victim said that he had not seen the damage sustained but a witness had left a note on the car saying that around 9 p.m. he saw a large Chevy truck back into the vehicle and drive away. The suspect’s vehicle is registered out of Everett, though at the time of the report, police had not yet been able to make contact with the suspect.
Friday | 11 THEFT: A 65-year-old Mercer Island woman says she was expecting several packages from UPS at her home in the 9200 block of S.E. 46th Street, which included jeans, Italian cookies and a Porcelain cup and dish.
Be careful when donating to disaster victims The Internal Revenue Service today issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. On Nov. 8, Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines, bringing strong winds and heavy rains that have resulted in flooding, landslides, and widespread damage. Following major disasters, it is common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. To help, only donate to recognized charities. • Be wary of charities or websites with names that are similar to familiar or nationally known organizations.
She assumed that the items hadn’t yet been delivered, but after calling UPS realized that sometime between Nov. 11 and 12, UPS had supposedly made the delivery. UPS is investigating and said they had a new driver that day. It’s possible the packages may have been incorrectly delivered to another location.
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Sunday | 17 DISTURBANCE: A husband-wife pair had a verbal argument. No assault took place but both parties had been drinking. When police were called to the scene, the husband and wife said they felt safe in the house together and police were dismissed from the scene.
Saturday | 12
Monday | 18
THEFT: A victim had UPS packages stolen from his front porch in the 9700 block of S.E. 41st Street. The boxes contained ‘the Superman’ movie and a music CD, which together were valued at $70. CAR PROWL: Between 2 and 2:30 p.m. a car parked at Sunnybeam school was broken into and a purse stolen from the passenger seat. The victim estimated a loss of $2,000, $1,000 of which was made in credit card charges at various locations. The cost of the shattered window alone
COLLISION: Two vehicles at the intersection of East-bound I-90 and East Mercer Way collided, causing minor driver-side damage to one car. A vehicle on East Mercer Way was waiting to turn left onto East-bound I-90. Vehicle two was North-bound on East Mercer Way, waiting to turn left onto S.E. 36th Street. Both claimed that they had green lights and couldn’t determine whose fault it was.
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Alice Louise Fenske
Alice Louise Fenske born in Chicago on November 26, 1915. Our beloved mother died peacefully in her sleep on October 29, 2013 at the age of 97. Her love of life, positive outlook, and her willingness to help people gave her lifelong friends. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by two sons and their wives, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, as well as one brother. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank M Kipping and Arthur Fenske. Service will be December 7th at 11am at the Congregational Church on Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lutheran Compass Mission or the Union Gospel Mission. 930090
49 motorists die on Washington roadways during the holidays
Zero traffic deaths is the target this holiday season Hopefully 2013 will be different than the last five holiday seasons. From 2008-2012, an average of 49 people died in traffic crashes in Washington between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. DUI is still the leading cause of traffic death, however it doesn’t have to be that way and that is why between November 27, 2013 and January 1, 2014 extra law enforcement officers will be looking for drivers under the influence on Washington roadways. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission recently asked people what the goal should be for the number of traffic deaths in Washington. Everyone indicated they would like to see fewer people killed. But when asked what the goal should be for their family members, everyone responded, “zero.” (Well, almost everyone. Visit www. WAdrivetozero.com to see what residents think about zero traffic deaths).
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Robert Lester Farmer was born June 3, 1922 in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Ballard High School in 1940 and then attended the University of Washington. He was a member of Chi Psi Fraternity and graduated in 1948 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Before graduating from the University of Washington, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and spent four years flying P-51 Mustangs in World War II. He was based in Italy and flew 30 bomber escort missions over Germany. After the war he married Mary Alexandra Balmert from Hackensack, New Jersey. He worked for Curtiss Wright in Maywood, New Jersey, and also spent 15 months in Florida working for Curtiss Wright on the Navajo Missile project. In 1958, Robert moved his family back to Mercer Island to work for Boeing. After this move, Robert retired as an Air Force Major from the National Guard, having served in New Jersey, Florida and Washington. At Boeing, in affiliation with NASA, Robert worked for 30+ years on such projects as: Lunar Orbiter, IUS, and Voyager (which just left our solar system), among many other projects. He is survived by his wife, Mary Farmer of Mercer Island, WA, his daughter, Maryann Bayless of Dana Point, CA, his son, Richard Farmer of San Diego, CA, his granddaughter, Marissa Wennerberg of Mission Viejo, CA, his grandsons, Kyle and Ryan Farmer, and his great-grandsons, Gabriel and Dylan Wennerberg. Services will be held on Monday, November 25th at St. Monica Catholic Church on Mercer Island at 1:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will be at Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 S.E. 240th St. Kent,WA 98042 on Tuesday, November 26th at 11:15 a.m. Remembrances may be shared at www.sunsethillsfuneralhome. com 929442
In order to reach zero traffic deaths, it will take effort from everyone. •Call 911 if you see a suspected DUI driver on the roads. •If you drink, use marijuana, or take other drugs, don’t drive. Make plans before-hand for how you’ll get around. •If you are hosting a party, make sure your guests get home safely. Plan to have sober designated drivers available. Buy a few extra air mattresses so guests can stay the night. If it’s an office party, limit alcohol, provide shuttle service or book hotel rooms. Remember, as a party host, you are liable for the actions of the people who leave your party intoxicated.
•Talk with your children about alcohol, marijuana and other drugs. Help them understand the ways alcohol and marijuana use can harm their bodies, their brains, and their future. Let them know that they can call you instead of ever getting into a car with a driver who has been drinking, using marijuana or taking drugs. www.starttalkingnow.org Extra law enforcement patrols will be out all during the holidays. These and all extra patrols are part of Target Zero—striving to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. For more, go to www. wtsc.wa.gov.
Carl M. Lovsted April 4, 1930 – November 8, 2013
Carl M. Lovsted, son of Carl & Catherine Lovsted passed away peacefully on November 8, 2013 at Overlake Hospital. Carl felt blessed to be in a position to help others and always wanted to give something back to the community. It brought him joy to improve the quality of someone’s day. Carl will be remembered for his warm smile, big heart, integrity, and strong work ethic. He brought forth a positive attitude and encouraged others. He felt blessed to have fulfilling life experiences and strong friendships. Carl valued his connections with the University of Washington Crew program, Greenlake Crew, Overlake Hospital, Childhaven, Young Life, Union Gospel Mission and Vine Maple Place among others. He loved spending time in his garden nurturing flowers to provide colorful flower bouquets. He enjoyed time with his family, his grandchildren and friends. His family has been enriched by his relationships, including business clients, athletes from the University of WA, and the staff at Overlake Hospital, numerous coaches and family friends. Dad always felt that our lives have been blessed by these relationships and we are lucky. We believe he was right. We want to thank all close family friends for their support, the Barrow Family, Dr. J. Walter Smith and his outstanding team at Overlake Hospital, Al Rossi, Bill Boone, Jen Cohen, Michael Callahan and the entire UW Team. The list goes on and on. Our family is grateful for all your support. Carl was a member of the Rowing Stewards at the University of Washington and a strong supporter of the Green Lake Crew as he was a participant in both programs. Carl attended Franklin High School, then the University of Washington from 1948-1952, graduating with a degree in business. He was a member of the University of WA rowing program and earned a bronze medal in the Helsinki Olympics with Al Ulbrickson Jr., Dick Wahlstrom, Fil Leanderson and Al Rossi in 1952. Carl worked in the Insurance industry for over 40 years, establishing Lovsted Insurance, now Lovsted/Worthington Insurance which is owned by his son Carl III. Dad has been proud of his son’s efforts in taking over the business he started. Carl is survived by his sister Liz Van Pelt, and his children Karen Williams and her husband Brad, Carl III and his wife Carrie, Jim and his wife Lisa his grandchildren Julie, Kimmy, Laura, Christie, Carl IV (CJ), Lindsey, Kate and Matthew. A celebration of life will be held at the University of Washington Shell House, on Saturday December 14, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm - doors will open at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Carl & Louise Lovsted endowment at Childhaven, 316 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, or the Carl & Louise Lovsted endowed crew scholarship at the University of WA, Box 352800, Seattle, WA 98195 or the charity of your choice. 928030
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School briefs Free SAT and ACT practice tests offered for high school students
College Tutors invites college-bound 10th and 11th graders to take a practice SAT or ACT test to gauge their current achievement level and readiness for college entrance exams. All colleges require either and ACT or SAT score to accompany applications. The free exams will be given at 9 a.m., Dec. 14th at College Tutors’ Mercer Island Learning Center, at 7605 SE 27th #101. There are additional tests scheduled in the coming months. The College Tutors practice tests will mimic the setting and timing of the actual exams. Students and parents are later invited to a complementary, individualized consultation to review scored exams and highlight areas of strength and weakness. “There is significant value in a student having early exposure to full length college entrance exams. Our free practice exams offer students the chance to test under more realistic conditions than the PSAT or
PLAN, which provides a more accurate benchmark score,” says Mulligan. “College admissions has never been more competitive, so having a strong score on the SAT or ACT puts students at an advantage,” adds Mulligan. To register, call 206-6594156.
Parent educator Laura Kastner to speak on Dec. 5 UW clinical psychologist Laura Kastner will speak at 7 p.m., December 5, at Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. How can a parent possibly feel effective raising teenagers? Dr. Kastner will share tips on what can a parent do to help guide a child whose brain, body and social worlds are under constant construction. Kastner will share her insight from years of parenting research with her clinical experience to answer these questions while giving parents tools to weather the most challenging parenting moments. The event is free to members of the all-Mercer Island PTA. There is a $10 charge for non MI-PTA members.
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Chef Sharpe appears on Food Network show By Joseph Livarchik
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Local chef and TV personality Jill Sharpe appeared on the Food Network show Guy’s Grocery Games Sunday, Nov. 24. Sharpe, the chef and owner of The Lake Kitchen, her private cooking school in Mercer Island, has also appeared on Fox Q13 Morning News and KING-5, sharing cooking tips and recipes. “I always wanted to be on a cooking show,” Sharpe said. “I had a friend who got an email about the casting call, and he thought I’d be good at it. I sent in a photo and my bio, and they called the next day.” On Guy's Grocery G a m e s , host Guy Fieri sends four chefs running through the aisles in a grocery store cooking competition. The chefs are hit by challenges and must find work-arounds when essential ingredients are suddenly ‘out-of-stock,’ or they can only cook with
‘5 items or less’ or they are cooking on a $10 budget. Sharpe said being on the show was a lot of fun. “You get in a zone, so it was more stressful thinking what I'll be doing than actually doing it,” she said. “You get a focus and just kind of go.” Sharpe, who has lived on Mercer Island her entire life, said she began cooking in high school when she was a cheerleader at M e r c e r Island High School. “I was a cheerleader and we would have Jill Sharpe cheer dinners, and my mom hates to cook,” she said. "In order to have cheer dinners at my house, I was the one who had to cook. I started cooking then, and then I would get an allowance for cooking dinner."
“I always wanted to be on a cooking show.”
Sharpe graduated from MIHS in 2001 and went on to study at the Seattle Culinary Academy. After graduating from culinary school, Sharpe began The Lake Kitchen, where she said she taught people of all different ages and cooking backgrounds, r a n g i n g from twentysomethings to grandparents. Now as a mother of two, Sharpe primarily shares her recipes and cooking tips through her appearances on TV and her blog at thelakekitchen. com. Sharpe said she still finds time to cook dinner almost every night, preparing the food when she has time with her ‘make ahead meals.’ “I started [make ahead meals] before I became a mother, but being a mom, I use them all the time,” she said. “It seems like it'd be easier to go out, but it's easier to be home and cook dinner than it is to go out with two young kids.”
Sharpe watched her appearance on Guy's Grocery Games with her family and friends this weekend. After coming back from a recent trip to Hawaii, Sharpe said she planned a Hawaiianthemed menu for Sunday's show, serving teriyaki chicken with lilikoi sauce, grilled pineapple and quinoa with roast macadamia and coconut.
within the City of Mercer Island, Washington, a total property tax levy of $11,961,694. Excluding the amounts for new construction and refunds, this is $110,123, or 0.94 percent, more than the 2013 total property tax levy. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7793. This ordinance will be published Wednesday, November 27, 2013 and will be effective January 1, 2014. Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 27, 2013. #929537. PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION, OPEN RECORD HEARING, AND MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been received for a preliminary long plat to subdivide one existing parcel into eighteen (18) lots (File #s SUB13-009 and SEP13-031). The open record public hearing on this application will be in front of the Planning Commission on 1/15/14 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington. A subsequent public meeting with the City Council has tentatively been scheduled for 7:00 PM on 2/3/14. A SEPA Checklist has been submitted for this proposal. Initial evaluation of the proposal for probable significant adverse environmental impacts has been conducted. The City expects to
issue a SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process, as specified in WAC 197-11-355, is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for this specific proposal may be obtained upon request. Written comments on the application may be submitted on or before 12/11/13 at 5:00 PM either in person or mailed to the City of Mercer Island, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Only those persons who submit written comments or testify at the 1/15/14 open record public hearing will become parties of record and have the right to appeal. You may review the file on this matter at the City of Mercer Island, Development Services Group, 9611 SE 36th Contact Shana Crick for more information at shana.crick@mercer gov.org or 206-275-7732. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 27, 2013. #929734.
Editors note: The Reporter staff intended for this story to print before the television show aired. However, the schedule set for the show’s broadcast changed.
Holiday recipes
Need ideas for Thanksgiving dishes? Sharpe’s holiday specialties include cajun sausage stuffing and twice-baked sweet potatoes. For more recipes, cooking tips and videos of Jill Sharpe’s work, visit www. thelakekitchen.com.
PUBLIC NOTICES 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
CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 13-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, INCORPORATING CERTAIN BUDGET REVISIONS TO THE 20132014 BIENNIAL BUDGET, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 12-16, 13-04, 13-07 AND 13-09. On November 18, 2013, the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13-14, amending the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget and authorizing budget adjustments that have been approved by the City Council in 2013 at either a regular or special meeting but have not been formally adopted via ordinance, which incorporate increases in revenues and expenditures in the following funds: General, Contingency, Capital Improvement, and Water. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 2757795. This ordinance will be published Wednesday, November 27, 2013 and shall take effect immediately. Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 27, 2013. #929506. A request for a State Environmental Policy Act environmental threshold determination to update the City of Mercer Island 2014-2019 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. The application is a list of Parks
and Recreation projects to be constructed over the next 6 years. The file number is SEP13-038. The applicant is Paul West, Parks Natural Resource Coordinator, for the City of Mercer Island. The location of the property is all of parks properties citywide. You may review the file on this matter at the City of Mercer Island, Development Services Group, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. Written comments on this proposal may be submitted to the City of Mercer Island on or before Monday, 12/9/2013 at 5:00 pm either in person or mailed to the City of Mercer Island, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Anyone may comment on the application, receive notice, and request a copy of the decision once made. Only those persons who submit written comments within this 14 day comment period will become parties of record and only parties of record will receive a notice of the decision and have the right to appeal. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Sung Lee, Assistant Planner, Development Services Group, at the City of Mercer Island, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 or by calling 206-275-7707. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 27, 2013. #929478.
CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 13-15 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND FIXING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2014 On November 18, 2013, the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13-15, appropriating and fixing the general property taxes in the amount of $11,961,694, detailed as follows: GENERAL LEVY: REGULAR STATUTORY LEVY $10,390,969 LID LIFTS: LID LIFT – 2008 $908,725 LID LIFT – 2012 $662,000 TOTAL TAXES REQUESTED FOR 2013 $11,961,694 Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7793. This ordinance will be published Wednesday, November 27, 2013 and will be effective January 1, 2014. Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 27, 2013. #929521 CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 13-16 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUE FOR 2014 On November 18, 2013, the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13-16, levying upon all taxable property
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Island Rotary Students for November The Mercer Island Roatry Club has named two outstanding Mercer Island Students as Rotary Students for the month of November. Peter Welch is a son of Mark and Ta m m y We l c h . He is a member of Mercer Peter Welch Island High School varsity basketball and boys track teams. He is the ASB President this year at the school, a member of the senior service club, National Honors Society and the school's Investment club. He is a member of the
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Board. He is a student leader at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church and a student leader on the church's annual youth mission trip to Mexico. He is also a co-teacher for sixth graders at the churh and is a coach for 'Little Dribblers' basketball. He enjoys playing the piano, reading, cooking basketball and running. He hopes to attend a small liberal arts college and study business or finance. Devina Kumar is a daughter of Sunil and Seema Kumar. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is copresident and co-founder of the school's knowledge
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the school's student newspaper. She is involved with the Seattle Music Partners organization that gives music lessons to elementary school children and has volunteered at the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Thrift shop. She has been a member on the Seattle Foundation youth grant making board. She enjoys playing violin, reading and baking. She hopes to attend a liberal arts college and pursue a career in either law, business or medicine.
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Terra Bella opened its new Holiday Shop with a benefit event for the MIHS Cheer Team on the evening of November 14th. Mercer Island residents Traci Brandon, Sherri Jemley, Lisa Katsman and Nancy Meade were busy working the event with over 75 people attending. The Cheer Team received over $500 from a percent of Terra Bella sales during the evening. Supporting Mercer Island and the local community
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Five Islander dancers have been tapped to perform in the annual Pacific Northwest Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker. All attend PNB School, which is recognized as one of the top three ballet training institutions in the United States. Shown at auditions, the Island students include: Maya Bransier #38, AnaKo Glass, #245, Jessica Li, #250, Devin Munoz, # 260 and Sarah Pickles #225. Performances start November 30. Go to www.pnb.org for information.
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Preserved for 30 years, gown is the wrong one Heilman, took the gown to an Island dry cleaner after her Jennifer George Heilman’s wedding, where they packed wedding dress was a delicate it in a box with strict instrucoff-the-shoulder gown, cream tions not to open it until they with French lace lining the were ready to break the airneck and bodice. The sleeves tight seal. When Heilman’s own fell just past her shoulders and daughter announced plans to the neckline was trimmed with marry in summer of 2014, she decided to continue the tradimore scalloped lace. Most young brides would tion. “It comes in two boxes. scoff at the offer to wear their There’s the outer box and then m o t h e r ’s there’s what gown on looks like a their own baker box. special day, You can see but Heilman, through the who grew up cellophane. on Mercer I rememIsland and ber thinking, was married ‘oh my gosh, on June 11, 1983, welJennifer George Heilman, mother of the what if it’s the comed the bride-to-be wrong dress?’” r e c a l l s opportunity. Heilman. “I’m Her own mother had worn it on her fairly on the thinner side and tall, as is my mom and daughwedding day in the 1950s. “It had beautiful long silk, ter.” After 30 years of carting it imported” she remembers. “I think my grandmother had around, this summer she peeled back the blue cellophane to dissome part in making it.” Eager to preserve what had cover a shiny, bright satin dress become a family heirloom, with broad poufy sleeves and a By Celina Kareiva
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Above, Jennifer George Heilman’s mother on her wedding day in the 1950s. Her parents Gene and Iris George were long-time Mercer Island residents. Heilman wore the same dress on her wedding day in 1983, and had hoped to pass the heirloom onto her daughter next summer. ers had mixed up our beloved dress with someone else.” Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery dress, Heilman decided to do a little research. She remembers the dry cleaner as Clampitts. The business is owned now by Blue Sky Cleaners. With the help of her daughter, who now lives
in Baltimore, she contacted a number of shops around the Island. “At first I thought we could go through the records. Not that many people could’ve been married on Mercer Island around then.”
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Waterfront Craftsman
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8440 Benotho Place. Quality New Waterfront Home! This 5BR/5BA craftsman styled home has a large great room, gourmet kitchen w/ walk-in pantry, & more. Huge entertainment deck & level lawn area. Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/75817
Spacious New Home
Forest Waterfront
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4899 Forest Ave SE. This spacious, high quality New Home is now finished. Great Room styling with a master on the main. Quality construction & thoughtful features throughout. Over an acre of land and extremely private.
N’End Traditional
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2242 82nd Ave SE. Merging of traditional style, coveted N’end location & compelling views, this 4BR/3BA home has it all! 4,520 sq. ft. w/ Legal ADU, bi-level view deck & pristine backyard…it is the home to buy!
4421 Ferncroft Rd. – 4BR/3.25BA home on estate-like setting w/ sweeping views of Lake WA. Dramatic open floor plan w/ designer touches and opulent finishes make this a special home. A MUST SEE!
Waterfront with Views $1,325,000
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4356 E Mercer Way. Nestled on the hillside, above the lake, with Cascade views & Shared Waterfront. 5BR/3.75BA home with Den, Library, Media/Flex Room, Rec Room, Atrium & Sports Court. Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/44132
Waterfront Townhome
Seattle Skyline View
$975,000
506 Lakeside Ave S. W1, Seattle. This lakeside unit is a quality built waterfront townhome with all the amenities. Roof top deck w/ view of Mt. Rainier as well as beachfront patio/garden to enjoy. Private Garage. Day moorage. Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/29029
WESTSIDE WATERFRONT $3,650,000
The centerpiece of Mercer Island’s Forest Avenue, the premier waterfront on the Island’s West side. Spectacular finish level. Exacting standards. Design balances entertainment, casual living, & the waterfront lifestyle.
$880,000
2424 60th Ave SE. Great building site with westerly views of Lake Wash and Seattle skyline. Level 10250 sq ft lot across street from waterfront property. Build your dream home now or keep for investment. Wonderful location to watch all Seafair activities and sunsets. Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/61538
Lakeview Luxury
$1,838,000
8608 N Mercer Way. Take pleasure in views of the Lake from almost every room in this luxurious 5BD/4.5BA home. Spacious 5190 sq ft on large 24,000 sq ft lot. Biking & walking trails across the street. MOVE IN READY! Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/75793
A Turkey Delight!
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Mid-Century Modern
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4241 W Mercer Way. Price JUST Reduced! Totally Remodeled 3br N-End Mercer Island Home: Close to Elementary School, Bus-Line. Just Minutes from Shopping & I-90. Hi-End Modern Kitchen & Baths! Must See to Appreciate Quality & Value! Andrea Pirzio-Biroli 206-930-3456 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/18767
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8206 N Mercer Way. Move in today or fantastic investment opportunity! Brilliant natural light accents the features of this 3BR/1.75BA home. Close proximity to freeways, shopping, recreation & transportation.
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Mercer Island Office
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7513 SE 27TH ST-A. Own your own office on Mercer Island. Office Condominium on the North end in the downtown business core. 1440 sq ft office space and 240 of loft storage/ work space. This end unit has two corner offices, one other office, reception area and a conference room. Level access from parking lot. Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/12658
Office/Retail Condo
$365,000
7513 SE 27TH ST #14&15. Hard to find Office/Retail Condo in Mercer Island’s N’End Business Core. 2 Upper Floor Units sold together & next to another unit for sale, so potential to double sq ft. Used as retail dance studio since 1987. Huge Views! Dance floor w/hi ceilings. Dressing room w/private ba. Plenty of storage. Andrea Pirzio-Biroli 206-930-3456 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/57731
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Winter is here, and that means winter sports are getting into gear. From the hardwood to the mat, soaring through the air or speeding through water, here is our early look at the teams representing Mercer Island High Shool this winter.
By Joseph Livarchik
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Winter Sports Previews Gymnastics
More pictures and updates can be found throughout the season online at www.mi-reporter.com. Follow @MIRsports on Twitter, and visit the Reporter on Facebook at facebook. com/MIReporter.
Boys Basketball
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MIHS boys basketball senior captains Jake Stenberg and Chris Lawler, and three-year starter Kaleb Warner. Coach: Gavin Cree Number of athletes: 50 Last season: First in KingCo league, won KingCo tournament, placed third in district, lost to Timberline in the state regionals. Strengths: “We’re an
aggressive team,” said Cree. “Hustle-oriented, scrappy. We’ve got outside shooting and guys who drive, so we’re a penetrate-and-kick kind of team.” “We’re athletic, smaller but quicker and more defensiveoriented,” said senior Kaleb
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MIHS gymnastics senior captains Cheyanne Lewis and Tonayo Crow. Coach: Lenny Lewis Number of athletes: 68 Last season: Finished fourth at KingCo championships meet. Strengths: “Our returning
gymnasts, along with our new girls,” said coach Lewis. “We have girls who are strong on the floor, who are ready with full tumbling skills,” said senior Cheyanne Lewis.
Focus: “To make it to districts and on to state,” said coach Lewis. “We can win KingCo. We want to make state as a team.” “We want to qualify for the state competition,” said senior Tonayo Crow. “Also, having a cohesive, hard-working team. We want to be friends and know names, no cliques.” Captains: Seniors Cheyanne Lewis and Tonayo Crow. Meet to watch: “We have three,” said coach Lewis. “Mount Si, Sammamish and Lake Washington. They beat us at KingCo. We need to step up and beat teams.” “Senior night, our last meet here against Mount Si,” said Crow. “It’s going to be epic.”
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MIHS girls basketball senior captains Renae Tessem and Ari Moscatel.
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Coach: Kaela Yuen Number of athletes: 30 Last season: Placed third in KingCo league and second in KingCo tournament. Upset Everett in districts before losing to Wilson and Kamiakin in the state tournament. Strengths: “We’re wellrounded with a number of skilled, versatile players who can play multiple positions,” said Yuen. “We’ve really bonded,” said senior Ari Moscatel. “We have girls who bring different aspects with added height and quickness.” Focus: “Our goal is to go back to state,” said Yuen. “We want to be process-oriented and we want to be successful.” “We want to go back to state and go farther than last year, focusing on the details and controlling the controllables,” said senior Renae Tessem. Captains: Seniors Ari Moscatel, Renae Tessem, Julia Blumenstein. Game to watch: “Bellevue,” said Yuen. “They finished first in KingCo. They’re a young team and didn’t lose a lot of people. We match up well against them.” “Any game against Bellevue is a big game,” said Moscatel. “We had trouble against them last year,” said Tessem. “This year, we’re going to bring it.”
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Boys Swimming
Wrestling
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Coach: Chauntelle Johnson Number of athletes: 60 Last season: Mercer Island’s boys swim and dive team finished second in state, losing by three points to champion Lakeside. Strengths: “Sprint and freestyle relays,” said Johnson. “Of the 12 relay spots, 11 swimmers are back. Two of our relay groups are state champs returning all four people. We have a lot of returning experience, and
I’m extremely excited for this season. I’ve been looking forward to these three months for quite some time.” “We’re stronger, faster and older,” said Waesche. Focus: “Racing strategy,” said Johnson. “There’s no doubt we want to win. We’re teaching how to get to the wall first. We’ll focus on that as season progresses.” “Winning state,” said Koontz. “We want to bring back the title and get as many kids to state as possible.”
Captains: Seniors Brandt Waesche, Noah Deiparine, Duncan Koontz and Karl MacLane. Meet to watch: “Bellevue,” said Johnson. “They have quite a few returning, and their goal is to win a state championship, which is our goal, too.” “We want to avoid them beating us at the dual meet, and then beat them in the postseason,” said Waesche.
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MIHS wrestling team members Jake Pruchno, Kenji Walker and Luke Wilson. Coach: Creighton Laughary Number of athletes: 25 Last season: Undefeated in KingCo league for a fourth straight KingCo title, first time in history for Mercer Island wrestling. Strengths: “Our mid to lower weights,” said Laughary. “We have two returning medalists. Taylan Yuasa finished eighth at [the] 106 [division], and Luke Wilson took seventh at 120.” “Our mid-weights will dominate KingCo,” said senior Kenji
Walker. Focus: “Every member has a role to play, whether it’s encouraging proper eating or helping with the team dynamic and sharing in victories. There’s a delayed gratification, and the older guys need to lift the younger guys up and make sure we’re sticking together.” “Five straight KingCo titles,” said the seniors. “Making sure our conditioning and technique is up to standard by competition,” said senior Jake Pruchno. EXPLOREPENTICTON.COM FOR EVEN MORE EVENTS
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Island weightlifter breaks record in Reno Sixteen-year-old breaks deadlift record By Joseph Livarchik
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It doesn't happen every day when a 16-year-old can steal the spotlight from his 91-year-old record-breaking uncle. But at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters in Reno, Nev. that's just what Meir Jablon did when he broke the deadlift world record for the 12-15 age group, lifting 397.8 pounds. He weighed in at 131.9. It was his first weightlifting competition. "I feel like I was meant to do this," Jablon said, who broke the record on his sixteenth birthday. "It's my passion." The deadlift is a weighttraining exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted off the ground from a stabilized, bent-over position. A “deadlift� refers to lifting dead weight, or weight without momentum. A sophomore at Mercer Island High School, Jablon started lifting weights almost by process of elimination. He was looking forward to participating in wrestling and lacrosse, when an autoimmune issue with his back forced him out of action. As he was missing wrestling season and part of the lacrosse season, he decided to try weightlifting. After all, he had a greatuncle making news in the world of weightlifting. "My Uncle Sy is influential in my life," said Jablon. "He's kind of like a grandpa
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Mercer Island High School sophomore Meir Jablon broke the deadlift world record for the 12-15 age group at the 132pound weight class at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters in Reno, Nev. to me." His 91-year-old greatuncle Sy Perlis, a WWII Navy veteran who began lifting weights at 60 years old, gained notoriety in June when he broke the WABDL world weightlifting record for the 90-and-over age division, lifting 187.2 pounds on the bench press. The previous mark was 135. At the world championships in Reno, Perlis broke his own record, benching 190.7. "I wanted 195," Perlis said. Perlis invited his grandnephew to train with him in Surprise, Ariz. in October before the WABDL Worlds in Reno. "We took him over to the gym, and the coach looked him over and gave me the high sign," said Perlis. "[The WABDL Worlds] was the first time he lifted," Perlis said. "I thought that was absolutely the greatest. He came in without any local contests. I'm very, very proud of Meir." Jablon's mother, Vicki Rackner, said they're still
figuring out what's causing Jablon's back pain. "What we do know is that he doesn't have any pain when he powerlifts, and he does have pain when he tries something else," Rackner said. Jablon trains at Seattle Strength and Power in downtown Seattle three times a week with his trainer, Todd Christensen. While his dead lift record stands at 397.8 pounds, Meir maintains he has lifted 405 pounds in the gym. He is planning to compete in a Washington state meet in March, where he hopes to go for a world record in bench, squat and deadlift. He wants to keep competing and breaking records. But his main goal is spreading the word about weightlifting. "I want to influence kids about weightlifting and show them something that excites them," Jablon said. "The records aren't as important, spreading the word out about how weightlifting can be beneficial, that's the important part."
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Cost is $120 for the six sessions. For more information, visit the Mercer Island girls basketball website at www.migb.org.
8th Annual MI Jr. Hoopsters Camp Dec. 7 Mercer Island girls basketball will host the 8th Annual Mercer Island Jr. Hoopsters Winter Camp Dec. 7 at the Mercer Island High School main gym. Girls from grades K-5 will learn how to improve their basketball skills through practice drills on passing, shooting, ballhandling, dribbling and footwork. The camp will take place over six sessions from Dec. 7 through Feb.
10 a.m. session for fifth and sixth grades, and the 11 a.m. session for seventh, eighth and ninth grades. Registration fee is $85. For more information, visit the Mercer Island basketball website at www.mibasketball.org.
MI Little Dribblers MIHS basketball is Camp Dec. 7 Mercer Island basketball on the air will host the the Mercer Island Little Dribblers 2013 Camp at the Mercer Island High School main gym. Camp dates are Dec. 7, 14, 21, Jan. 4, 11, 25, and Feb. 1. The camp will run in three sessions, with the 9 a.m. session for second, third and fourth grades, the
MIHS basketball this season will again be broadcast on the radio and on line. The Mercer Island High School radio station, KMIH can be found at 88.9 and 94.5 FM. Fans can also listen online at www.www.hotjamz.org.
Islanders celebrate the grand re-opening of True Value Hardware True Value Hardware owner De Calvert introduces the new store mascot, Pepper, an Australian Shepherd puppy, to customers on a sunny Saturday, Nov. 23. Pepper takes over for Willow, another Aussie who died of old age earlier this year.
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positive even when life sent him challenges. He could still acknowledge how hard his daily routine was by being dependent on a caregiver, and that he would rather not Do you believe that you need help. But he knew he have the power to change needed help and was grahow you age? Many things cious at accepting it. So, since we get to concontribute to our aging: genetics, lifestyle habits, trol how we think about our own aging and perprocess, what’ll it c e p t i o n s . A page on Age be? Since we cannot choose our parents, only a third of our aging process is out of our Betsy Zuber control, so that means 2/3 is in our control. This should be positive news! In fact research is showing that no matter what your age, you can with some lifestyle changes like exercise and diet, halt some chronic diseases. Getting older does not always mean a descent into feebleness. You do have control over how you think and cope about your life. My clients teach me this. My 95 year old, wheelchair bound, partially blind client showed me this. Even though to look at him, one would think he should be depressed maybe even cranky about his lot in life. But he just continued to do what he could, wheeling around his apartment building visiting with other residents, listening to books on tape or TV, and lived his life. He would say getting old and frail is hard, but “What can I do? This is my life and I am going to live while I am alive.” His attitude and ability to cope endeared him to others. He had so many people wanting to visit with him that his caregiver had to set up a visiting schedule. Now he was no “Pollyanna”. He still had pain, needing daily treatment for his cellulites, but he had control on how he thought about it. How we think affects how we feel and then translate to how we are perceived by others. This takes conscience work, and practice. My client could have just as easily become cantankerous about his situation in life. He spent most of his adult life practicing being
Also, check out a Ted Talk: http:// w w w. t e d . c o m / talks/jane_fonda_ life_s_third_act. html. Betsy Zuber is the Geriatric Specialist for the city of Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, She provides social services to anyone who lives on Mercer Island 55+ and their families. You can reach her at 206275-7752 or betsy.zuber@ mercergov.org.
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Phelps is regional editor for north Reporter papers Former MIR sports writer/editor is now editor for Kirkland, Bothell-Kenmore Reporter papers Reporter Staff
Former Mercer Island Reporter sports editor and writer Matt Phelps has been named regional editor for the Kirkland and Bothell/Kenmore Reporter Newspapers. Phelps covered sports on Mercer Island for eight years, between 2001 and 2009, including all Mercer Island High School athletics and club swimming. During his time on the Island, he covered multiple boys and girls state swim titles, six trips to the boys basketball state tournament, and numerous boys and girls water polo state titles. His time on Mercer Island also included reporting on the retirement of Mercer Island legends and long time
high school head coach- Reporter as the city es, Ed Pepple and Dick reporter and then moved Nicholl. over to become the He began his assistant regional edicareer in 2000 tor for Kirkland and as the sports Bothell/Kenmore. editor for He has won more the Whidbey than 50 journalism News-Times awards, including and took the two Sports Section job on Mercer of the Year awards Island to be Matt Phelps from the Washington closer to famN e w s p a p e r ily. In 2009, Phelps began Publishers Association working for the Kirkland while on Mercer Island,
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Holidays set off ‘emotional eating’ By Timi Gustafson, R.D.
As the holidays are nearing, even those among us who mostly manage to stay in shape have to wonder how they can prevent serious damage to their waistline this time of the year. It’s no secret: from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, we all indulge in lots of parties, festive meals, and treats all abound. The aftermath, of course, is filled with regrets and renewed vows never to succumb to such temptations again – a.k.a. resolution season. But as many know from experience, those efforts will likely be just as futile next time around as they were in the past. So is there no escape from this vicious cycle? Holiday bingeing is hard to avoid, not only because of the many opportunities (and excuses) to indulge more than usual, but also because the holidays are a rather emotional time. It may be meant to be a joyous season, however, it also brings negative emotions such as anxiety, depression and loneliness closer to the surface and makes them even harder to bear. Add the extra stress that holiday preparations inevitably produce, and you have the perfect set of conditions where emo-
tional eating can thrive. Not all indulgence is automatically dysfunctional, of course. In some ways, we as humans are genetically programmed to overdo it now and then. But those times are long gone and, for most of us, every day is a feast by comparison. Combined with our predominantly sedentary lifestyle, the negative consequences of our now considered “normal” food consumption should not surprise anyone. But there is a much darker side to overeating when it becomes compulsive. Only recently, bingeeating disorder (http:// www.timigustafson. com/2011/living-withbinge-eating-disorderbed/) (BED) has been recognized as a medical condition. It is now defined (http://www.webmd. com/mental-health/ binge-eating-disorder/ binge-eating-disorderoverview) as “a serious mental illness in which emotions and thinking patterns cause a person to adopt harmful eating habits, such as overeating or starvation. Often, these habits are a way of coping with depression, stress, or anxiety.” BED is often rooted in serious emotional conflicts.
“The holidays are a rather emotional time. Add the extra stress and you have the perfect conditions for overeating.”
Not everyone who engages in emotional eating will lose control and end up self-destructing. But if the underlying causes remain unaddressed and untreated, dysfunctional behavior may become harder and harder to overcome. Emotional eating is eating for reasons other than physical hunger, explains Jane Jakubczak (http://www.webmd.com/ diet/features/emotionaleating-feeding-feelings), a Registered Dietitian at the University of Maryland. Studies have shown that 75 percent of overeating, that is eating without being hungry, is caused by emotions. So dealing with emotions appropriately is most important, she says. Learning what triggers your emotional responses is key to avoid them from happening. There are many ways this can be achieved. For example, if being around food and treats is too hard, be somewhere else. There are many ways to get into the holiday spirit without eating. For those eating events you cannot escape from, make a plan how to navigate them, including how much you will allow yourself to eat no matter how often you are urged to dig in. Timi Gustafson R.D., is a registered dietitian, and author. For more on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, “Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D.” at (www. timigustafson.com.
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WEDNESDAY | 27 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.
THURSDAY | 28 Thanksgiving in Gratitude: Classes at 8, 9 and 10 a.m., Nov. 28. Searching for a grateful way to start your Thanksgiving Day? Yogabliss, a yoga studio on the north end of Mercer Island, is again hosting Practices of Gratitude on Thanksgiving morning. All proceeds from these three yoga classes will directly support Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. At 8 a.m. Power Vinyasa; at 9 a.m. Hot Fusion Yoga and at 10 a.m. Yin-Yasa Yoga. Mercer Island Thanksgiving Half marathon fun Run: 7:30 a.m., Nov. 28, Mercerwood Shore Club. An annual tradition with proceeds this year going toward MI Youth and Family Services.
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THURSDAY| 5 Chamber of Commerce Membership luncheon: 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.
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Visual Arts 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-tothe-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 206275-7609 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 piano key poster board at the Community & Event Center until after the fundraiser is over, as well as on a permanent plaque on the piano. Holiday Art Show reception and Sale: ongoing Dec. 5-Jan. 30, Goesling Gallery, 2885 78th Ave SE, Suite 9. Holiday art show featuring artists Theresa Goesling and Bend, Oregon Artist, Cindy
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book. Cost: $10. Family Holiday Concert Presented by Breath of Aire: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Dec. 20. Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Avenue S.E. Breath of Aire is a Pacific Northwest choir whose roster draws from all over the state and a variety of musical backgrounds. Proceeds collected at the concert will benefit Tape Ministries NW/Audio Book Ministries, a free, nonprofit lending library of over 1,700 audio books to the blind and disabled nationwide.
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