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Christmas tree recycling It’s that time already. Place your Christmas tree on the curb for pickup on your regular yard waste day. Make sure there are no items left on the tree. Flocked trees will not be accepted. The tree must be cut into sections no longer than 4 ft. Questions? Go to www.republicservices.com/
Expanded high school could generate 250 more trips around mega-block Mary L. Grady
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Mercer Island Library remodel King County library officials will meet with the community to discuss plans for remodeling the Mercer Island library and describe how the temporary quarters will work. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m., Jan. 7 at the library. For more, go to www.kcls.org.
County Executive Constantine to speak at Chamber lunch King County Executive Dow Constantine and Deputy Executive and Islander, Fred Jarrett will speak at the January membership lunch at noon, Jan. 10, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Reservations are recommended. Call 232-3404 before Jan. 7. Tickets are $15 for members or $20 at the door.
Secret Service visits Probus Club Special agent Robert Kierstea will speak on the history and the many missions of the United States Secret Service at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 8 at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. All are welcome.
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Mercer Island High School senior running back Devlin Conway is pursued by Lake Washington’s Scout Callens (left to right), Dylan Bacher and Josh Wikel in the first half of the Islanders’ 34-3 homecoming win against the Kangs in September. See more sports highlights on page 10.
Sound Transit to help Island with parking Sound Transit will commit up to $6 million to find more parking for Island commuters By Celina Kareiva
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By early morning most days, every spot of Mercer Island’s Park-and-Ride is filled. The city has long been aware of the issue. Now a fix might be in reach. Sound Transit has agreed to commit up to $6 million to address overcrowding of the Park-and-Ride, mitigation for the mobility lost by the construction of light rail in I-90’s center HOV lanes. The existing Park-and-Ride
full before they’re able to park, is to find a way to work with Sound Transit to get parking just for Island residents, so that they have some certainty they can drive to the Town Center, park and take public transit.” Treat says the city isn’t interconsists of 447 stalls and two stories. Even after a 2006-08 expan- ested in expanding the existing sion of the lot, scaled back by Park-and-Ride. The structure council to be slightly smaller than can’t support another level so for financial and practiits original footprint, cal reasons, council the Park-and-Ride and staff are looking is packed like sarat alternatives in the dines most weekcity’s Town Center. days. Many of those Early conversacars come from off tions have generated Bruce Bassett, Island, commuters three sites after a Mayor of Mercer Island from either Seattle or previoulsy discussed other Eastside cities, Walgreens locawho use the lot and tion was taken off the table. They transit center during the day. include Auto Spa car wash, Dollar “We’re working with Sound Transit to see how to address that Development’s planned location challenge,” said city manager Noel for a boutique hotel and a site at Treat. “One of the things we’d the intersection of S.E. 24th Street most like to accomplish given and 76th Avenue S.E. owned by how crowded our current Park- Leon Cohen.
Late last month, the School Board heard again from Transpo, the traffic consultant evaluating how traffic patterns and volumes around the high school and throughout the nearby community, will change after an expanded and remodeled high school begins receiving students in 2017. Transpo was charged with estimating the impact on local streets and intersections that would result from the construction of a 15,000 sq. ft. expansion and 10-classroom addition to Mercer Island High School in three years time. The remodeled and enlarged school would accommodate 1525 stu-
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P&R | FROM 1 If one of the three sites was selected, it would likely be developed as a mixeduse project with office space, a hotel or other structure sprouting up alongside the added parking. But preliminary discussions raise some concerns that the three sites aren’t big enough. Cohen’s property, for instance, would need to acquire additional land to meet the city’s goal of 180 spots. Light rail won’t begin rolling until 2023, when it will snake from Rainier Station in the International District, across I-90 and pause at a station in the center roadway, adjacent to the Park-
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and-Ride. From there it shuttle commuters between will continue across I-90 church parking lots, to to south Bellevue. Though permits, issued by the city, East Link’s ribbon cutting allowing only residents to is more than a decade out, benefit from the lot. Others the city hopes a solution will have suggested some combiemerge before then. nation of the two. Final plans “ Pa r k i n g for Sound will be done Tr a n s i t ’s sometime $6 million well before hinge on sevlight rail eral differcomes to the ent factors, Island,” said though. For Mayor Bruce one, the city Bassett. “But is cognizant exactly what of the existthe timing ing Parkis, we don’t a n d - R i d e’s know yet.” Bruce Bassett, Mayor o f f - I s l a n d M a n y use and worideas have ries a new been tossed site wouldn’t around in the past about deter users from driving a the over-capacity Park-and- short distance for the extra Ride, ranging from a bus to lot. “Mercer Islanders need to know they will find parking close to light rail. If we build more parking that fills with commuters from
“If we build more parking that fills with commuters from the Eastside we won’t have solved the problem.”
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dents. Much of the expansion would take place along the southeastern corner of the existing school land. Yet the impact on traffic will be spread over all directions. The plans include changing the configuration and location of drop-off points, bus zones and parking. It does not include the additional traffic impacts from a proposed fourth elementary school planned for the
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the Eastside, we won’t have solved the problem,” says Bassett. “As a Council we’ll be looking closely at this. ” Also this year, Sound Transit is expected to begin construction of R8A, a new HOV lane in I-90’s outer roadway, compensation for the center HOV lanes that will eventually be occupied by the train. But because East Link’s completion date is almost a decade out, Bassett says MI hopes to partner with others cities in the region to ask “fairly forcibly” if the existing HOV lane can’t be occupied in the time between when construction wraps and East Link begins service. “As we understand it, the proposed East Link schedule would have the center lanes closed for seven years before light rail service begins,” says Bassett. “Thats a long time. We, and all users of I-90, will want to understand the schedule
better and will likely advocate for as short a closure time as possible. ” The important thing now, says Bassett, is to engage residents. “We want council and the public to start to engage in this discussion. Where do people wish to land on this?” he asked. “It’s complicated because there are so many
different moving parts.” An extended city council study session, including representatives from King County Metro and WSDOT is tentatively planned for Jan. 21, though that date may change. City council’s planning sessions would follow later in the week on Jan. 25 and 26.
present location of Youth S.E. 44th Street, 86th Avenue Theatre Northwest and S.E. and two intersections at adjacent buildings, on S.E. S.E. 47th Street. Also on the 40th Street. list and furthest away from Transpo used historical the site, is an intersection at data from 2005 and updated North Mercer Way and S.E. traffic data from more recent 36th Street. studies done in 2012. The Data from the city of consultant’s report estimates Mercer Island and the conthat the expanded high sultant traffic studies indischool campus cate that will generate some of 250 more trips the key each day. Of inters e cthat amount, tions are 80 more trips already would occur classified during the as below morning peak the city’s than what Gary Plano MISD a c c e pt e d occurs on a of Superintendent level school day now. service. The consulLevel of tant also looked at 12 key service at an intersection intersections affected by is measured by the averthe school. They include age delay per vehicle that five intersections along S.E. uses the intersection. The 40th Street beginning at Transpo report says that if Island Crest Way and S.E. no improvements are made 40th Street and ending at to those intersections before 92nd Avenue S.E. Next, two the expanded high school key points along S.E. 42nd is finished, most will fall Street, the northern bor- further below standard. der of the school block at However, plans for drop off 86th Avenue S.E. and 92nd points, parking and traffic Ave S.E., are also included. flow changes, are designed Heading south along Island to help with congestion. Crest Way, four more interSchool officials will look section are part of the study; for help from the city in
mitigating traffic impacts at the affected intersections. “It is my hope that the city will work with the district to improve these intersections for all that would be affected,” said Superintendent Gary Plano. The traffic consultant also looked at safety at each of the intersections and for four key roadway segments. Using data for 2010, 2011 and 2012, the number of collisions at the 12 intersections totaled 38, with the highest number occurring at S.E. 40th Street and Island Crest Way. The three year average accident rate is 5.3 per year. The intersection with the next highest accident rate is 47th Ave S.E. and Island Crest Way, where a total of seven accidents occurred over the last three years for an average of 2.3 incidents per year. There is one fatality recorded during the three year period that occurred on Island Crest Way. Given industry standards study intersections were not designated as dangerous.
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Most read stories for 2013 What did Islanders choose to read online on the Mercer Island Reporter’s website in 2013? The following list of most viewed stories was determined by using data between Jan. 1 and Dec. 23, 2013, compiled by Google Analytics.
1. Bellevue teen drives over 120 mph on I-90. Mercer Island police stopped a young driver, reported to be ‘excessively speeding’ on I-90 freeway around 1:41 a.m. on Monday, July 8. After being paced going 120 mph in the 60 mph zone, the driver, a 17-year-old Bellevue
female, was cited for violating her intermediate license. She admitted she was upset after an argument with her boyfriend.
2. Social Security benefits increase A brief story in January noted that people who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments would see their benefits increase. Recipients would receive a 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment applied to all Social Security and SSI payments. The average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker in 2013 was $1,261 up from $1,240 in 2012.
3. Luxury Porsche
speeds and crashes into building A 47-year-old Bellevue man allegedly took a Washington State Patrol trooper on a high-speed chase on I-90 on Nov. 8, that ended in a fiery crash on Mercer Island. The driver of a 2013 Porsche Panamera, worth between $75,000 and $150,000, was clocked at 150 m.p.h, in the eastbound express lanes of I-90 around 11:30 p.m. with a passenger. The driver exited onto Island Crest Way where police report he struck a street sign and then a nearby building at the corner of ICW at S.E. 30th Street. The vehicle caught fire and caused $10,000 in damages to the building.
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The Patriots Jet Team subbed for the Blue Angels at Seafair in August.
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This historic home on West Mercer Way was built in 1910 and featured in the Reporter in July.
man wins at Lotto An 87-year old Island man won $3.2 million at Lotto with a ticket he bought at the Jacksons store on 78th Avenue S.E. in early October. The man was a regular player of Lotto at the store and gas station. He told Lotto officials he planned to spend money on his family and buy a ‘newer’ car.
Even without the Blue Angels, thousands visited the Mercer Island Reporter website to view photos of the loud and colorful Seafair air show in August. The Patriots Jet team, subbed for the sequestered Blue Angels.
7. Rep. Clibborn describes ways to mitigate tolls
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Island resident, Judy Clibborn said that she had introduced legislation that will help protect Islanders from the impact of tolling on I-90. Rep. Clibborn is the Chair of the House Transportation Committee and has represented the 41st legislative district since 2003. “There is no question that tolling will disproportionately affect those of us who live on Mercer Island,” she wrote. “I believe, like you, that something must be done to mitigate the impact of these tolls." She described three ways
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hank you, Mercer Island Community. Here at the Mercer Island Reporter and Sound Publishing we are finishing up an eventful year. We have maneuvered through many changes these last several months as we have moved from our old office behind Island Books into two new locations — one in the Mercer Island Shopping Center (up those stairs next to Cascade Frames) and to our Eastside HQ on Richards Road in Factoria. Many Islanders have been frustrated by these changes. We seem less available. It has not been easy for us either. But we are no less committed to this community than before. We want to thank you for your patience and applaud you for your persistence in contacting us. We want to especially thank those of you who subscribe to our print edition and those who advertise with us. Those dollars keep us in business. We wish also to thank those who interact with us: read us online and comment on our stories, write letters to the editor, or send us a notice about an event. We welcome Islanders’ story ideas and photos. We always want to hear from you — our readers. Happy New Year!
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To the editor Stolen cheer At this magical time of year, it is hard to believe that there are still people out there who try to steal Christmas. Ever since we moved to Mercer Island, we have tried to spread some holiday cheer to the residents of Mercer Island, especially the kids. Starting with Halloween and going strong through Christmas, we strive to make our front yard into an inviting place where people experience the joy of the season. Each year, we have added to our outdoor decorations, mainly Disney inflatables, in an attempt to make the Island feel even more magical. Neighbors from all over the Island drive by and enjoy a little holiday magic and cheer. It warms our hearts to give back to such a welcoming and generous community. The other night, we had thieves come and steal a couple of our Disney inflatables. We are so incredibly disappointed. Not only did the thieves steal our property, they stole a part of the community’s happiness as well. Just like the people of Whoville from “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” we keep looking out our window, hoping that the theives will have a change of heart. While we are deeply saddened by this horrible loss, we know that the spirit of Christmas cannot be stolen. So, even though the
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display is missing a couple of inflatables, we dedicate our display to the people of Mercer Island and wish everyone a magical holiday season. The Langley Family
I-594 and ‘militia’ I applaud Mr Baumgartner for taking up his citizen’s right and obligation to petition our elected officials. (See his letter at http://www.mi-reporter. com/opinion/237052771. html). I, too, agree with him that I-594 is a reasonable and sensible limitation on an otherwise unfettered right to bear arms. As someone who has read extensively on the genesis of the Second Amendment, there were many views on how to define a militia in those times and it is clear that, like the devil, one can quote scripture for his own purposes. I do not see how I-594 infringes on the rights of any law abiding citizen to have firearms. Persons with criminal records should not be counted as militia, no matter how you define the concept. Erik R. Swenson, MD
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sorry she was for sending back. I wish text messagit ... got me thinking. Today ing would vanish as quickwe have the ability to write ly as it arrived. Nothing down any nasty, horrible good comes from something we want to, hit send one’s angry thoughts being and the entire universe will made public. Picking up be able to read it within the phone to call someone seconds. In my teen years, and speak your concerns, fortunately interest or for us, there thoughts is was no becoming a Internet, no lost art. No Send your letters to: Twitter and one wants editor@mi-reporter.com. e s p e c i a l ly to “talk” any Keep it brief, courteous, no texting. more; our and sign your name. Our deepvoices are est innerbeing silenced most feelby technology. ings would never be made Remember “the pen (finpublic. That’s what diaries gers or a stylus) is mightwere for. ier than the sword.” Don’t Girls (and boys ... oh, lose your God given gift heck -- everyone) please of speech. Start talking and think long and hard before stop pushing buttons to hitting “send.” The written convey your thoughts. word can never be taken Communication is 80
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percent nonverbal; it’s so easy to be hurt by someone’s words. Misunderstandings (or “Twitter beefs” as they are now being called) are epidemic. Reader and writer beware; putting down your angry thoughts the moment you are feeling them is not the best way to communicate. Take a breath, count to 10, do something but do not respond “while in the moment” -- it will never end well. Keep a diary, write letters then burn them or throw them out. That way, no one gets their feelings hurt and you get to vent without looking like an idiot. Trust this old gal; trying to take back what is written down is next to impossible. Susan Martin
What was the biggest news story of 2013?
“The government shutdown.” CHRISTINE ACKER Mercer Island
“The western rhino is extinct.” HUDSON ATROSH Mercer Island
“The new buildings going up [in Mercer Island]. My rent is going up. We don’t need anymore buildings.” SARAH FLETCHER Mercer Island
“The NSA scandal, when all the information got leaked.” KYLE BAILEY Mercer Island
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Washington state statistics follow social trends State’s most popular baby names
top-ten list since 2010, first appearing at number eight. By 2011, Liam climbed into second place and in 2012 Liam and Sophia are at won by just one baby – the top of the list for the edging out Mason for the most popular baby names in number one spot. Out of the Washington from 2012. 44,696 boys that were born The Washington state in 2012 in Washington, Department of Health 409 babies were named tracks a variety of important Liam, and 408 were named state vital statistics, includ- Mason. ing births, deaths, marSophia comes out on riages, and top for baby divorces. girls for the Statewide third year in a n d a row. Since county 2007, Sophia by county has been one statisof the top four tics can most popular be found names for baby online. girls born in T h e Wa s h i n g t on . Washington state Dept. of departOut of 42,719 Health statistics ment is girls born the offiin 2012, 473 cial state repository for this were named Sophia. There information. All births in were 456 baby girls named Washington are reported to Emma, which was the secthe agency. ond most-popular name. In 2012, there were 87,415 In 2012, Washington birth babies born in the state. certificates listed a total The most popular day for of 10,533 different names births in 2012 was Friday, for girls and 7,761 differJune 28 when there were ent names for boys. Among 311 Washington babies the unusual names in 2012 born. The recently released for girls were Charlie (26 list of most-popular names babies) and Gwyneth (6 selected for Washington babies). Philip (18 babies) newborns includes the top and Mustafa (5 babies) were 100 baby names in the state the lesser-used names chofor years 1980 to 2012. sen for boys. Liam has been on the
“In 2012, Liam reaches top of most popular name list — edges out Mason by one baby.”
Same sex couples are 17 percent of state marriages Statistics show that in the first nine months after Washington state’s same sex marriage act became law, same sex couples made up 17 percent of all marriages in Washington. Between the law’s effective date, December 6, 2012, and the most recent complete month of data, September 30, 2013, there were 7,071 same sex couples among the 42,408 total couples who married in the state during that period of time. So far, most of the state’s same sex marriages, 62 percent, occurred between two women. The top five Washington counties where same sex marriages occurred were King County with 3,452; Clark County with 785; Pierce County with 486; and both Snohomish County and Thurston County with around 300 marriag-
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8. A graceful piece of Island history is for sale A story in July described the large turn-of-thecentury home in the 2700 block of West Mercer Way, which was on the market earlier this year. The story that described the home, its history and careful restoration, was the 8th most read story in 2013.
9. A new hotel planned for Island A story in January noted that Dollar Development had plans to build a new hotel near where the old Travelodge was located along Sunset Highway. An early concept drawing showed that the proposed five-story boutique hotel, would have more than 100 rooms above a subterranean parking
garage with a street level lobby and a second floor pool, deck and mezzanine area. However, toward the end of 2013, plans for the hotel appear to be on hold. The Island community has been without a hotel for over five years.
10. Unsolicited offers for Island homes In July, several Mercer Island homeowners were concerned after they received unsolicited offers for their home in the mail.
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The evening commute was abruptly disrupted Friday, Dec. 13 by a rider wielding a knife at the North Mercer Park-andRide. Witnesses described a Caucasian man with a hat and white scarf wrapped around his head, playing with an orange-handled knife. He was, “flipping it... and stabbing [it] in the air on the crowded bus,” said Officer S.M. Hyderkhan in a police report. The suspect, 26, was also spotted tapping the metal pole of the metro
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TUESDAY | 3 FRAUD: A Mercer Island resident reported that he’d received a bill of $340 from Verizon for a new phone service. When he called the company to report he’d never used the phone service before, Verizon informed him that his information had been used to open three smartphone accounts.
TUESDAY | 10 INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A 58-year-old Mercer Island man turned in an AirSoft submachine gun and AirSoft pistol to the Mercer Island Police Department. It will be
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THEFT: A Mercer Island resident reported that his mail collection drop-off box in front of the post office had been damaged. The inner hamper was missing and later found in the bushes nearby. A couple of pieces of mail were also found on the floor of the bin.
FRIDAY | 20 CAR PROWL: Five cars were prowled in a single night, officers predict sometime around 3:30 a.m. when neighbors woke to a dog barking. Of the items stolen in the 7000 block of 78th Ave S.E., were a pair
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SATURDAY | 21 THEFT: Two large inflatable Christmas decorations--Mickey and Minnie Mouse on a sled and a second Mickey and Minnie Mouse in a hot cocoa stand--were stolen from the front lawn of a house in the 4400 block of 84th Ave S.E., overnight. .
SUNDAY | 22 DUI: A grey SUV Volvo was stopped for speeding by Mercer Island police. The driver had a strong odor of intoxicants and admitted to drinking. He was arrested, processed and provided BAC readings 0.122 and 0.119.
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Statistics show speed still kills For decades, the Washington State Patrol has said, “speed kills.” Now, there is a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) surveying speeding attitudes and behaviors that shows the old adage remains true. Although traffic fatalities are dropping overall, excessive speed remains a leading cause of preventable deaths. Nationally, about a third of traffic fatalities are linked to speeding, and that holds true in Washington state. Of the 437 people who died in traffic in 2012, 159 of those deaths included speed as a contributing factor. “Speeding deaths are entirely preventable,” said Washington state Patrol Chief, John R. Batiste. “They result from the decision to speed. That decision creates risk for not only the speeding driver, but everyone else on the road with them.” The national survey found that even though 91 percent of those surveyed agreed people need to slow down, they’re apparently
Lost class ring found in Wisconsin Reporter Staff
This Mercer Island High School 1982 class ring was mailed to Mercer Island High School sometime in 2012. Associate Principal Craig Olson gave it to the Reporter as he was preparing to leave his post at Mercer Island High School for a new job in Florida. The large-size men’s ring came wrapped in a single sheet of paper with the letterhead of River Valley High School, “The Home of the Blackhawks,” in Spring Green, Wis. The note inside simply said, “Good luck finding the owner,” and was signed by Luanne Radel, Principal’s secretary. Spring Green is some 50 miles west of Madison, Wis., the home of University of Wisconsin – Madison (a.k.a. UW– Madison) or about 120 miles west of the city
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This MIHS Class of 1982 Class ring, pictured on an Islander jersey, was mailed to Mercer Island High School last year from a high school in Wisconsin. of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan. Inside the Josten's brand silver ring, there is an inscription, "Faith Hope Love." In order to claim the
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thinking of other people. More than a quarter of those surveyed admit speeding themselves, often “without thinking.” “Speed causes some collisions, and makes others worse," Batiste said. "It turns what should be fender-benders into ‘fatals.’” The survey found the most common reason for speeding is running late for an event or appointment.
the mountain peak. Those unprocessed black-and-white images spent the next three decades coiled inside that film canister. The Columbian’s photo assistant Linda Lutes recently discovered the roll inside a ripped paper bag in a studio storage box, and it was finally developed. To read the entire story, go to bellinghamherald.com.
New photos of Mt. Bellevue’s Redbox St. Helens found cuts back The Bellingham Herald reported Friday, that photos of Mount St. Helens taken just weeks before the historic volcanic blast that shook the region in 1980, have been found after more than 30 years Reid Blackburn, a photographer for The Columbian newspaper in Vancouver, Wash., shot the black and white photographs in April 1980 during a flight over the then-active volcano. When he got back to The Columbian photo studio, Blackburn set the roll of film aside, the story said. The Columbian staff said they do not know why. Then, on May 18, 1980, Blackburn died in the volcanic blast that obliterated
Outerwall, the Bellevuebased company behind CoinStar and Redbox, has cut 8.5 percent of its workforce and is scrapping three new kiosk ventures to improve its profitability heading into the first quarter of 2014. The company announced earlier this month it is discontinuing other kiosk ventures for Rubi, Crisp Market and Star Studio, which are coffee, food and photo kiosks respectively, but will continue to invest in rolling out of its ecoATM kiosks for recycling electronics and other ventures. Outerwall also expects to repurchase $195 million of its common stock by year’s end and is seeking a new Redbox president.
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2013 Sports Wrap | Islanders add hardware to trophy case By Joseph Livarchik
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As quick as it came, 2013 flew by, but not without leaving memorable moments for the Mercer Island community. The Islanders added some hardware to their trophy case this past year, with some of the experiences familiar and others brand new. Here’s a look at some of the Mercer Island highlights in sports from 2013.
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Mercer Island doubles pair Matt Seifert and Kyle Baska watch a serve hit the net during the district semifinal game against Seattle Prep on May 15. Right, Mercer Island’s Julia Blumenstein celebrates with her teammates after the team’s double overtime win over Juanita on Jan. 11 (file photo).
Winter Sports The Mercer Island boys basketball team finished their season with a 22-4 record and won the KingCo regular season and tournament titles. In the postseason, the Islanders advanced as the no. 3 team out of the SeaKing District tournament. They lost a 56-55 heartbreaker to Timberline in the regional tournament. A year after not advancing out of the KingCo tournament, the girls basketball team went 11-2 in the KingCo conference and upset top-seeded Everett in the district tournament to make an appearance at the state championship tournament in Tacoma. The
Islanders finished the season 21-9. The boys swim and dive team won the KingCo title and reclaimed the SeaKing title. For the second year in a row, the Islanders took second place at the state championships behind Lakeside, losing by three points at the state meet. After falling to the Wildcats the year before in the KingCo tournament,
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the Mercer Island wrestling team beat Mount Si to win KingCo title and finished fourth at the 3A regional tournament. The Islanders had five wrestlers go on to compete in the 25th annual Mat Classic. The Mercer Island gymnastics team finished in fourth place at the 3A KingCo championships, with four members of the team going on to individual competition in the 3A state
meet at the Tacoma Dome.
Spring Sports The boys lacrosse team finished the season with a 20-4 overall record. After beating Bainbridge in the state semifinals, the Islanders fell to Bellevue in the state title game. The girls lacrosse team finished the season with a 12-3 overall record and 7-0 in league play. They lost to Lakeside
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straight year, while the Islander boys earned their third straight title. The boys soccer team finished the season with a 7-5-5 record and made the postseason. They fell to Juanita in the first round of the KingCo tournament. The Mercer Island girls track team finished in second place overall at the KingCo track and field championships, and the boys team finished in sixth place. At the state track meet, the girls team finished in 14th place, while the boys team tied for 27th overall. The girls water polo team finished in fifth place at the state tournament. They
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in the state semifinals. The Mercer Island baseball team finished its season with a 13-11 overall record. The Islanders beat Liberty in the KingCo tournament before falling to Mount Si and eventually were eliminated by Bellevue. The Mercer Island fastpitch team finished in fourth place in KingCo, advancing to the SeaKing district tournament for the first time in over a decade. After beating Seattle Prep in the consolation bracket, the Islanders were eliminated by Bainbridge. The MIHS boys and girls tennis teams finished the state tournaments with state team titles in hand. The girls team won the state title for the fifth
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SPORTS | FROM 10 beat Auburn Riverside and Lakes before losing to Newport. The Islanders finished the tournament with a win over Bainbridge. The girls golf team won its sixth-straight KingCo title, going undefeated in league matches for another season. Mercer Island’s Madison Pearson represented the Islanders in the state tournament
Fall Sports On Nov. 16, the Mercer Island girls swim and dive team held off Lakeside and Bainbridge Island to capture its fifth consecutive 3A state championship at Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The Islanders had six team members named to the 3A KingCo girls swim first team and four members named KingCo 3A scholar athletes. Also on Nov. 16, the Mercer Island volleyball team won its first-ever state championship, beating Holy Names Academy 3-2 at St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Wash. Led by the duo of senior Sarah Lindquist and sophomore Jemma Yeadon, the Islanders finished the season undefeated in KingCo play with a 14-0 conference record and a 22-2 record overall. The boys water polo team faced Bellevue in the state championship game Nov. 16 at Curtis Aquatic Center in University Place. Despite clawing back from a six-goal halftime deficit, the Islanders fell to the defending state champion Wolverines. Four Islanders garnered all-state honors.
Mercer Island football finished their season with a 4-3 conference record, tied for third place with Juanita in the KingCo standings. Owning the tiebreaker over the Rebels, Mercer Island reached the postseason and traveled to Sunset Chev Stadium in Sumner for a district matchup with Bonney Lake. Despite a spirited effort, the Islanders fell to the Panthers. The boys cross-country team finished 9th at the SeaKing District 2 meet. Junior Dylan Lesko advanced to compete in the 3A WIAA state championships for Mercer Island. The girls cross-country team just missed making a state berth, placing fifth at the SeaKing District meet. Sophomores Alexa Bauman and Cecelia Rosenman represented Mercer Island at the state meet. The girls soccer team finished 8-3-3 in the 3A/2A KingCo conference, behind Bellevue and Liberty for third place, and 11-5-3 overall on the season. The Islanders made the KingCo playoffs, eventually falling to Liberty. Senior Kiana Chang was selected to the 2013 3A/2A KingCo AllConference First Team,
while senior Suri Johnson was selected to the AllConference Second Team. Michele Day, Katie Rorem, Jamie Mounger and Hayley Snyder garnered All-Conference honorable mention. Mercer Island head coach Terry Ryan was selected as the 2013 3A/2A KingCo Coach of the Year.
Athletes recognized for high marks The Dairy Farmers ofWashington/Les Schwab Tires Scholastic Award program named the Mercer Island High School boys cross-country team 3A Academic State Champion for the 2013-14 fall season for highest grade-point average in the sport. The 10-member team had an average GPA of 3.88. The girls swim and dive team, with a 3.71 GPA, and the football team, with a 3.36 GPA, were finalists in the statewide competition. The girls cross-country and soccer teams and the boys tennis and water polo teams earned the Outstanding Team Award with a GPA between 3.5 and 4.0, while the volleyball and boys varsity golf team earned the
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Above, the Mercer Island High School volleyball team celebrates its first state championship after beating Holy Names Academy Nov. 16 at St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Wash. Left, Mercer Island’s Peter Mahony looks to pass to a teammate during a game against Bellevue on May 3 at Bellevue High School. Photo by Megan Managan. Below, the Mercer Island boys cross-country team gets ready to compete in the SeaKing District 2 meet Oct. 31 at Lake Sammamish State Park. Photo by Josh Suman. Distinguished Team Award with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.
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SUNDAY | 5 SJCC - SCHMOOZE, JEWS AND BOOKS: 10:15-11:30 a.m.,
Jan. 5. Join SJCC staff and members for a monthly book club. Come to meetings ready to share your thoughts about the month’s book and have fun with friends. Beverages included. RSVP’s strongly encouraged. Contact Daliah Silver for details at DaliahS@Sjcc. org or 260-388-0839. This month: ‘The Invisible Bridge’ by Julie Orringer.
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girls. For questions, please contact Amy Sagerson at amysagerson@comcast.net or Allison Pettit at agpettit@ comcast.net. MERCER ISLAND LIBRARY REMODEL MEETING: 6:30 p.m.,
Jan. 7, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Come for a community meeting about the Mercer Island remodel.
WEDNESDAY | 8 PROBUS CLUB OF MERCER ISLAND: 10:30 a.m., Jan.
8, Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave S.E. Robert Kierstead, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, in the Seattle Field Office of the U.S. Secret Service, will speak on the history and multiple missions of the Secret Service. The public is welcome.
TUESDAY | 7 NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE INFORMATION NIGHT: Jan. 7,
Mercer Island Community Center, National Charity League is a mother/daughter organizationis holding a Membership Drive in January for 7th grade
OPERA PREVIEW - RIGOLETTO:
7 p.m., Jan. 8, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Presented by Norm Hollingshead. In Rigoletto, music and drama combine in a way that has captured the heart of opera audiences for more than 160 years.
THURSDAY | 9 MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE MEETING: 12-2 p.m.,
Jan. 9, Emmanual Episcopal Church, 4460 86th Ave S.E. Monthly general meeting, new member orientation and art presentation. MERCER ISLAND GIRLS LACROSSE MEETING & PIZZA FEED: 6:30 p.m., Jan. 9.
Islander Middle School, multi-purpose room, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Registration opens for spring season on Dec. 13.
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DISNEY’S ‘LITTLE MERMAID, JR.’: ongoing Jan 17
WINDOW REPLACEMENT SEMINAR HOSTED BY RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN: 11 a.m.
Jan. 18, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Clarke Room #102. Renewal by Andersen will be holding a free window replacement seminar. There will be a small raffle and a discount for those who attend. Please RSVP or call for a free in-home consultation at 206-777-0960.
SJCC ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES AMERICAN INDIANS IN CINEMA:
10:30-12 p.m. Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 N.E. 4th Street. Lance Rhoades, Director of Film Studies at the Seattle Film Institute, will explore images of American Indians in cinema. Have films created stereotypes, identities, and pre-conceptions of American Indians? Do we need to challenge our perceptions of American Indians, past and present? For directions call 428603-9677. RSVP to Wendy Warman or Ellen Hendin by Thursday, January 2 at 206461-3240 or endlessopps@ jfsseattle.org.
EVENTS | ONGOING SJCC - WINTER BREAK CAMP:
Jan. 1, 2, 3 . Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. When school’s out, the J is in! A variety of full and half-day camps are offered during
through Feb. 9, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Cost: $13-17. Tickets available at youththeatre.org MERCER ISLAND PARENT EDGE PRESENTS TRUDY LUDWIG:
7-8:30 p.m., Jan. 21, Island Crest Elementary, multipurpose room, 5437 Island Crest Way. Nationally recognized speaker and award winning author, Trudy Ludwig will discuss the complicated world of children’s friendships. Cost: $10 for non-PTA parents, free to PTA parents. school breaks. Each day features activities centered on a special theme, plus kids will swim, play in the gym, and enjoy arts and crafts. Week-long break camps include field trips. Cost: $50 a day for members, $60 a day for guests. 2013 GARDEN D’LIGHTS: 5-10 p.m., ongoing through Jan. 4. Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. Brought to you by the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society and Bellevue Parks and Community Services, Garden d’Lights features thousands of lights which transform the Garden into a blossoming winter wonderland. Cost: $5 a ticket. Kids 10 and under are free. Visit gardendlights.org for more. HOLIDAY ART SHOW RECEPTION AND SALE: 5-7 p.m. Ongoing
through Jan. 30, 2885 78th Ave SE, Suite 9. Featuring Mercer Island artist, Theresa Goesling, Cindy Briggs and
MEETING NOTICE Mercer Island School District Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Special School Board Meeting Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 MISD Board Room 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Purpose: To discuss education-related issues with legislative representatives from District 41.* (open to the public.)
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CERCLE FRANCOPHONE FRENCH CONVERSATION EVENING: 7-9 p.m., Jan. 28.
The Mercer Island Sister City Association will sponsor an informal French Conversation Evening for anybody who wants to improve his/her French at the home of Beth Brennen on Mercer Island. The only “rule” is that we speak French. All levels of French are welcome. For more information and driving directions, contact Beth Brennen 232-7650 or Monica Howell 232-2983.
other Seattle area artists. Classes also offered at studio. LIBRARY 4400 88TH AVE. S.E. (206) 236-3537 WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND FRIENDS OF THE MERCER ISLAND LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING:
3 p.m., Jan. 16.
DROP-IN TO LEARN ABOUT EBOOKS: 7 p.m., Jan. 14. Get
started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
START TO FITNESS - CHAIR YOGA:
2 p.m., Jan. 15. Presented by Swedish Cancer Institute. Create balance in the body, breath and mind in this gentle therapeutic class with registered yoga instructor Ann Ford. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through the new adult series, Start to Fitness. Visit kcls.org/fitness for more. TEENS TEEN ZONE: Study, Games and Group Work: MondaysFridays, after school. Hang out, do homework, read or play board games. No teen zone Jan. 15, 16 and 20. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: 7 p.m., Jan. 14. Voice your opinions on the programs and services the library offers you. One hour of volunteer work with credit. Pizza will also be available. TEEN MOVIES IN THE AFTERNOON: 3:30 p.m., Jan.
15. Remembering movies from the 1980s. Ask at the library for movie title.
MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Janet Frohnmayer, President Brian Emanuels, Vice-President Pat Braman, Director Adair Dingle, Director Dave Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent
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REPORTERS The Bellevue Reporter and Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter are seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. Primary coverage will be city government, business, general assignment stories and could include arts coverage. Schedule may include some evening and/or weekend work. As a reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected: to take photographs of the stories you cover by using a digital camera; to post on the publication’s web site; to blog and use Twitter on the web; to be able to use InDesign to layout pages; to shoot and edit videos for the web. The most highly valued traits are: to be committed to community jour nalism a n d va l u e eve r y t h i n g from shor t, br ief-type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfor table producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to wr ite stor ies that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rappor t with the community. Candidates m u s t h a v e ex c e l l e n t communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Minimum of one year of previous newspaper experience is required. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to: hreast@soundpublishing.com
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REPORTER T h e C ov i n g t o n / M a p l e Valley Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a seasoned general assignment reporter with writing exper ience and photography skills. This is a senior position and is based out of the Covington office. The primary coverage will be city government, business, sports, general assignment stor ies; and may include arts coverage. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a Reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: generate 8-10 by-line stories per week; use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover ; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web. The most highly valued traits are: commitment to community jour nalism and ever ything from short, brieftype stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfor table producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Minimu m o f t wo ye a r s o f previous newspaper experience is required. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:
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Seattle Style
$800,000
Historic 1920’s Craftsman view home on Northend, westside, large lot, circular drive, 3 BR+2 BA, hdwd floors, vintage touches, 3 levels, new paint in & out #568118 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-230-5351
Lovely Seabeck rambler in excellent condition. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Tiered media room for movies or the big game! 3BR/2BA. #564198 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
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
Bellevue Towers
$824,000
Investor Opportunity. 5 year tenant in place. Includes one parking space & one rented space. Custom built-in closets, walls of windows. Concierge. Downtown Bellevue! #510628 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
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
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
Remodeled w/Vue $1,098,000 “3 Blocks to school & shops” neighborhood w/big western lake, City & Olympic views! True Great Rm + bonus down. New Kitchen & baths. 5BR, 4BA, fenced yd. #529811 Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359
Sequim
$349,000
Soothe your soul in the shelter of the Olympic nat’l forest. Perfect for downsizing or vacay! This 1 level (+loft) 3br/2Ba hm boasts 5 acres of serene wildlife. #565037 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093
◆ Islandaire
◆ Lk Forest Park $630,000
North End
Views & Charm $1,100,000
Jaymarc Homes
HUGE duplex w/Lake views, use 75% of rental unit to qualify for your loan! Spacious 3br/3ba unit plus a 4Br/2.5ba 2nd unit. #513129 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557
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. #569036 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702
$375,000
Great opportunity to own a spacious 2BR/2BA Condo, beautifully updated & move-in ready conveniently located in the heart of Mercer Island’s town center. #574443 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-230-5351
$758,000
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
$1,449,950
New Northend 3815sf 5BR/4BA. Formal dining Office+lg bonus room High end chefs kitchen w/Granite Gorgeous mill work. Attention to detail throughout. #551915 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
MEET OUR BROKERS ANASTASIA MILES Newcastle
$1,599,000
Custom View Home. Interior Brazilian cherry hdwd, granite, travertine, slate, Italian tile, limestone, dual A/C, wrought iron railing & custom millwork throughout. #540309 Doug Shih 206-230-5364
◆ Sunlight Beach $3,250,000
Exceptional location w/90 taxable feet of wft + additional footage as property meanders around the point. 4BR/2.25BA, chefs kit, separate apt & sandy beach. #552862 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722
◆ 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
A HUGE thank you Mercer Island, for your generous donations to Toys For Tots! We collected over 620 toys this year! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
BROKER 425.260.5881 TRUST…INTEGRITY…COMMUNICATION The Pacific Northwest has been Anastasia’s home her entire life. Anastasia has personal experience in everything from building her own home, waterfront living and the ease and joy of living in a downtown condominium. Anastasia raised her children here and is familiar with the various schools and school districts. Here is what her clients say…”We couldn’t be happier with our decision to work with Anastasia in the purchase of our new home. We’ve worked with numerous agents over the years and the experience with Anastasia was far the most enjoyable and stress-free we’ve had.” We’ll wholeheartedly recommend Anastasia to family and friends’ - The Hensley’s Anastasia and her partner Michele Schuler work both sides of the water, from the Eastside to Bainbridge Island. Call her for all of your real estate needs!
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