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Itidarod race is the topic at Historical Society meeting The Mercer Island Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, March 17, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Ardith Butler, a volunteer for the Iditarod Dog Sled Race, will speak about the history of the famous race and relate the behind-the-scenes activities and people that keep the race going every year. This year’s race will have just concluded. For information, contact Tove´Lund 232-9442.
Deputy Mayor appoints Islanders to work with KCLS on library redesign By Celina Kareiva
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Cercle Francophone is March 18 Cercle Francophone, an informal French conversation evening, sponsored by the Mercer Island Sister City Association is for anybody who wants to improve his/her French and is between 7 and 9 p.m., March 18 at the home of Beth Brennen. The only “rule” is that those who attend speak French. All levels of French are welcome. For more information and driving directions, contact Beth Brennen 232-7650 or Monica Howell 232-2983.
Magical Strings to perform at MIPC St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, March 17. Set the mood with traditional Irish music. The duo, Philip and Pam Boulding, who are ‘Magical Strings,’ will perform lively and traditional music on the Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer and other stringed instruments at 7:30 p.m., Friday , March 14, at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. No tickets required. Donations of $10 or more, are suggested.
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KMIH-FM’s Luke Mounger, left, and Brady Baker call the Mercer Island girls basketball 3A state tournament game against Wilson High School, March 6 at the Tacoma Dome. Throughout the entire 2013-2014 season, KMIH-FM, the Mercer Island High School radio station, has sent its student radio team to broadcast both boys and girls basketball home and away games on Hot Jamz Radio FM stations 88.9 and 94.5.
A green theme for Island classrooms New elementary school to include composting toilets, rain water harvesting system By Joseph Livarchik
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The Mercer Island School District and the City of Mercer Island began its first of three public information open-house events Thursday, March 6. Architects from Mahlum and Integrus Architecture were on hand to present near-complete site designs for the fourth elementary school, the Islander Middle School extension and the
extension for Mercer Island High School. Representing the city was its development services group, offering Islanders an opportunity to review the proposed zoning changes around the school properties. School Board members were also in attendance. Ross Freeman, sustainability and communications manager for the city of Mercer Island, said co-sponsoring the event with the school district was the most effective way to present its information to the public. “The intent is to make sure the public is aware of what the city has in mind regarding zoning changes around school properties,” Freeman said. “It’s a little complicated, and we’re trying to
make sure the public has a chance to understand.” Along with the layout of the new buildings, there was information detailing the sustainability ideas previously discussed but not charted for the projects. Many of those ideas were included in the preliminary designs. The elementary school will have on-site gardens, geothermal wells, rain water collection and will feature a green roof, grey water plumbing system, demonstration composting toilets and a rain water harvesting system. The middle school will feature expanded stormwater management and daylighting, with skylights at the gyms tied to lighting controls. Construction at the high school will include rain water harvesting, a cistern and a grey-water plumbing system. Just a handful of people came to the first meeting. More people were expected at two night meetings held after Reporter deadline.
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The Mercer Island City Council has appointed an ad hoc library committee to work with King County Library System (KCLS) staff on a revised plan that better aligns with community needs. Library users raised concerns at a January meeting, claiming that staff hadn’t translated their feedback into final design. KCLS agreed to open the design process at a board meeting in late January. Earlier this month, the committee identified three main
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LIBRARY | FROM 1 areas of concern. Among those raised is a need for adequate interim space. Trinity Lutheran Church, which was previously identified for the purpose, would serve as mostly a drop-off spot and would only accommodate some programming. The committee has also zeroed in on the location of the meeting room and children’s area. Lastly, it’s taken issue with the size of the revised vestibule area, which users have described as a very functional com-
deadline, and a follow-up report. “We are hopeful that the library will be open to as many meetings as is needed,” said Taylor. The ten-person committee was selected by deputy mayor Dan Grausz and was intended to be representative of the library user base. The committee includes Lori Robinson of Friends of the Library, Bryan Cairns, former mayor and an original library committee member and Lenore Defliese, also of Friends of the Library. Sandi Lindstrom, a tutor, Mindy Jeppesen, Mercer a representative of the Island Mercer Island Preschool Assocation and Mary Volume 57, No. 11 Kay Woolston, who has William Shaw, Publisher 3047 78th Ave S.E. #207 school-age children wshaw@soundpublishing.com Mercer Island, WA 98040 will also participate. (206) 232-1215 Mary L. Grady, Editor Madison Nimmo and editor@mi-reporter.com Fax (206) 232-1284 Sayuj Narayan will serve as the committee’s two www.mi-reporter.com Theres’a Baumann, Advertising youth representatives. St. Subscriptions (253) 872-6610 tbaumann@mi-reporter.com Monica’s principal, Anca or circulation@mi-reporter.com Joseph Livarchik Wilson and Joel Wachs ADVERTISING (206) 232-1215 Celina Kareiva, Staff Writers round out the list. DEADLINE 4 P.M. THURSDAY In addition to Grausz, Melanie Morgan, Production CLASSIFIED (800) 388-2527 councilmembers Debbie DEADLINE 11 A.M. MONDAY Bertlin and Benson Wong The Mercer Island Reporter Submissions and letters to the editor will also be involved. (USPS 339620) is published every munity meeting space. Other important priorities were also outlined, like the warmth of the interior. In its initial remodel plans KCLS replaced the dark cherry with light wood finishing and bright furnishings. They hope to keep the collection size the same and ensure a donation area for Friends of the Library. Kirsten Taylor, assistant city manager, explained that KCLS has so far agreed to only one meeting, Monday, Mar. 10, after Reporter
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Lottery funds could be the ticket for new classrooms By Elliot Suhr
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From Safeco Stadium to the Qwest Field and Exhibition Center in Seattle, lottery revenue has been the winning ticket for various cash-starved state accounts. A proposal in the Legislature would turn lottery proceeds into new classrooms across Washington State. In 2000, voters approved Initiative 728, a measure that directed lottery revenue from the state general fund for K-12 education, including class-size reduction. If the bill is passed, $707 million in lottery-backed bonds would be used to finance the construction of K-3 classrooms. “This isn't the Republican solution or the Democratic solution—it's the right thing to do," said Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, a cosponsor of the proposal. “We cannot continue to advocate for smaller class sizes in K-3 classrooms without funding the construction that allows for the required reductions.” The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction estimates 8,150 teachers for K-3 education and 3,500 classrooms would be needed to fully address the state’s McCleary obligations. In the McCleary v. Washington decision in 2012, the state Supreme
Court ruled that the state was not sufficiently funding education. K-3 class size reduction was one of the priorities outlined by the court. According to a court order dated Jan. 9 this year, an estimated $700 million would be needed to fully fund all-day kindergarten and K-3 class-size reduction. House Bill 2797 passed out of the House 90-7 last week with strong bipartisan support. The bill would help get classrooms ready as districts begin reducing class sizes to meet McCleary obligations by 2017. School districts would be able to build K-3 classrooms at no local expense. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction would determine where the schools and classrooms would be built, prioritizing “unhoused” K-3 students according to the 90-square-foot space per student mandated under the McCleary decision. "Kids need classrooms," said Rep. Hans Dunshee, D-Snohomish, chair of the Capital Budget Committee and prime sponsor of the bill. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn expressed his disappointment with both budgets that were announced last week. He estimated about $400 million would be
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New ferry money could come from extra tab fee By Rebecca Gourley
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The state House of Representatives wants to set aside $50 million to spend on the construction of a new 144-car ferry. The money is included in the House supplemental budget for transportation, which passed by a large margin Mar. 4. However, approval of the money is contingent on passage of another bill now in the Senate. House Bill 1129 aims to fund a third 144-car ferry by charging a service fee on all vehicles registered in Washington. Dubbed the “peanut butter cup bill” during last year’s session, the bill combines what primary sponsor Rep. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, describes as two good things that go well together. It includes money for new ferries and makes tab service fees the same for private businesses and public offices. The Department of Licensing contracts with a number of private businesses to offer title registration services, but these business must charge a $5 fee. The bill proposes that public offices do the same, in addition to a $12 fee applied to title transactions. Morris said that this bill would “level the playing field,” charging drivers the same amount whether they renew or purchase tabs at a private business or at a government office.
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rom the Huffington Post to Forbes, news outlets across the country are trumpeting the news that more Washington state drivers tested positive for marijuana when stopped by law enforcement last year — even before marijuana was legalized. Over 700 drivers or nearly half of those stopped in the first half of 2013 and who tested positive for active marijuana, had levels high enough to lead to a drugged driving conviction under the state’s new pot laws. Some say that Washington’s move to legalize marijuana could be related to the increase. People may see marijuana as less risky now and be more likely to use it before driving. Counter-intuitively, DUI arrests are down slightly and the number of fatal crashes remains flat. Yet, arrests from impaired driving due to pot use are up. But officials say that it is too early to tell how the trend will shake out. That is of little comfort. Regardless of the intoxicant involved, here are still too many impaired drivers on the road. According to the Washington State Patrol, an average of 40,000 drivers are arrested each year who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol (or perhaps an iPhone) or some combination thereof. This all comes as the Washington State Patrol has fewer troopers on the road. The WSP is doing whatever they can to hire more troopers. More than 200 troopers and sergeants are eligible to retire in the next four years. During a presentation to the press last year in Olympia, WSP Chief John Batiste looked around the room at the late middle-aged journalists assembled and said he figured most of us looked well enough to apply for a state trooper job. We all laughed of course, but he was serious. The only age limitation is that applicants must be older than 19.5 years of age. As the number of potentially impaired drivers on the road increase so must the number of trained law enforcement officers. Lets make certain that money made by marijuana enterprises goes to educate those who use pot and drive and to pay for more state troopers.
‘More than 200 WSP troopers are eligible to retire in the next four years.’
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Is there progress on catching car prowlers ? Every week the MI Reporter details the list of increasingly frequent car prowls in our community. Last week no fewer than fifteen car prowls were recorded in the Reporter. What is not recorded is any arrests by the Mercer Island Police Department for these offenses. I would like to know what is being done to address these crimes. These crimes are not being done by kids opening unlocked cars. These are criminals who are breaking windows and stealing property, including personal documents, which can be used to steal a person’s identity. This should be of concern to anyone who has had their car broken into and nothing appeared to have been taken. Information on the vehicle’s registration and other documents can be photographed and then put back so as not to raise suspicion that an identity theft is occurring. We as a community can all help by locking our cars and not leaving valuables in view but that is not sufficient to deter the type of criminals that are currently plying their trade in our community. I would like to know if the Mercer Island police are utilizing any active targeting of this crime by means of a “bait car”, a car prowl task force or any other means. This is a very serious problem which needs to be addressed and resolved by our police department. Tim McGuire Editor’s note: After receiving Mr. McGuire’s letter, we contacted the Mercer Island Police Department to allow them to respond.
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possible processing of evidence, such as fingerprints. As of late, we have had several residents call us well after Mercer Island and our neighboring the fact or after the vehicle has been cities are currently experiencing a high cleaned up and any possible evidence number of car prowls. These type of destroyed, which severely hampers the incidents usually come in waves and investigative process. The detective staff and patrol offithen trail off for a period of time, only cers are followingto start back up. Over the up on forensic evipast two to three weeks, we dence found at the have seen a steep increase scene from some of in car prowls on the island. Send your letters to: the recent calls and Many of the recently editor@mi-reporter.com. are tracking the storeported car prowls have Keep it brief, courteous, len property associoccurred in secured parkand sign your name. ated with the vehicle ing garages where patrol prowls, when serial officers do not have access, numbers have been while others have occurred in neighborhoods where officers are concen- provided. MIPD’s investigators are trating their efforts on patrol. MIPD’s pursuing any leads from witnesses officers and detectives are reminding and are working with area police residents to secure all valuables, leave departments in attempts to locate the nothing of interest in plain sight inside suspect(s). Officers have made two vehicles, install motion lighting where arrests recently where the subjects possible and set alarms if appropri- may or may not have been connectate. In addition, it is most helpful if ed to some of the recent car prowls. residents report the crime in a timely LETTERS | PAGE 6 manner and preserve the scene for
Have your say
What do you think of Boeing getting a $199 million federal tax refund in 2013?
“If it keeps the jobs instate and supports the economy, all the better.” LAURA DUNCAN Wife & Mother Mercer Island
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School briefs MIHS team takes third in Mock Trial Competition A team of Mercer Island High School students took third place in the 24th annual YMCA South King County Mock Trial Competition, co-sponsored by the King County Superior Court. Several students were nominated for honors at the competition. Nineteen teams competed. Each team had to manage the prosecution and defense in a fictitious criminal case, presided over by real judges. Best attorney nominees were Sumedhaa-Priya Kothari and Brian Wen, and best witness nominees were Ailin Fu, Michael Lee, Jonah Tang and Bita Arabian. Besides the YMCA, the program receives support from lawyers and judges associations and hundreds of volunteer hours.
High School seeks input on a school motto Mercer Island High School is collecting input from students, staff, alumni and the Mercer Island community with the goal of creating a school motto. For the next month, the community is invited to send in words they feel embody what it is to be an Islander.
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To have your say, go to www.mercerislandschools. org/asb. “These powerful words will become the action of our daily lives as part of this educational community,” said MIHS Principal Vicki Puckett. “We want to build a school motto to live by.”
Can you spell ‘ventriloquy?’ West Mercer Elementary School hosted its third annual competitive spelling bee Wednesday, Feb. 26. About thirty students from third through fifth grade competed for the opportunity to continue on to the King/Snohomish Regional Spelling Bee. West Mercer’s Ashley Garr came in first place for the second consecutive year. Garr is a fifth-grade student in Mrs. Bourke’s class. Garr correctly spelled “ventriloquy” to move on to the championship round, and her winning word was “encryption.” Xiaoyu (Michelle) Yang came in second place. Yang is a third-grader in Ms. Isaacs’ class and her winning word was “sulking.” The runnersup went seventeen rounds before Yang was able to secure the second-place spot. The Regional Bee will take place at 1 p.m. March 23 at Town Hall in downtown Seattle. The winner of the Regional Bee will travel to Washington, D.C.
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Best-selling author and clinical and research psychologist Dan Kindlon will make two appearances on Mercer Island on March 31. Former Harvard faculty member, Dr. Kindlon is the author of four books, including co-authoring the 1999 New York Times bestseller “Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys.” At 10 a.m., March 31 at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, Dr. Kindlon will talk about his book, “Raising Cain” and ways to help boys become emotionally healthy adults.
ReelTime, a librarysponsored, teen-run program is screening “The Harvest/La Cosecha” and “The Dream is Now,” between 1 and 4 p.m., March 15, at the Mercer Island Library. The goal is to raise awareness about the realities facing immigrants in America. The screening is free and open to all. A discussion will follow, and representatives from Casa Latina and Washington Dream Act Coalition will participate and answer questions. For more, go to www.kcls.org.
Later, at 7 p.m., at the Mercer Island High School’s Performing Arts Center, Dr. Kindlon will discuss issues regarding children of material and emotional indulgence who are at risk for developing traits such as self-absorption, depression, anxiety and lack of self-control. He will teach parents how to avoid those pitfalls and help their children map a positive future. Both events are free with membership to Mercer Island PTA and St. Monica School’s Parents’ Club. All are welcome but there is a
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Investigators are working on tying these subjects to some of these cases. Officers have been provided with crime mapping tools and are conducting heightened area patrols where it is likely the suspects will hit again. The department encourages residents to call the police if they see or hear anything out of the ordinary, so officers can check the situation out. MIPD also maintains an anonymous tip line and encourages anyone with information who would like to remain anonymous to use it, 206-275-7955.
The swimming pool cannot be made ADA compliant. Many of the trees that are in question are fruit trees that are well beyond their life cycle and several are not producing. Arthur L. Jacobson, the renowned tree expert, visited the property last year and commented that at least half of the fruit trees would come out if this was his property. The developers have spent months researching, planning and addressing environmental, engineering and development concerns. In reference to the watercourse, the opinion of their geologist was confirmed by a firm hired by the city. If a third study is required, would that be the routine course that builders will have to face in the future? The state of the art storm drain system will emit four to five times less water run off than there currently is now on this property! And water will be treated before it is emitted! A lot has changed in storm water treatment since most the Island was developed. There was a suggestion to build a few cottages, but the price could not bring enough to cover the cost of the land. Mercer Island needs single family housing of adequate size to support a family. This is an important opportunity for MI to meet requirements under the Growth Management Act. As council member Jane Brahms suggested, we need to figure out how to allow the development Mercer Island codes allow. This is going to take both parties focusing on working together. The neighbors need to take the time to actually listen and provide constructive input after actually learning more about how the environmental and aesthetic issues are addressed. I am sure the developer will be responsive.
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BURGLARY: Between Feb. 16 and Feb. 23, residents of Holly Lane were on vacation. While gone the house sitter had several friends over who reportedly stole an Apple iPad, Louis Vuitton wallet, an Xbox and 20 to 30 bottles of alcohol.
WEDNESDAY | 26 INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A Tacoma man who allowed a hired worker to use his truck reported that it had never been returned. He alleged that the truck had been stolen.
THURSDAY | 27 TRAFFIC OFFENSE: An Auburn man was stopped for driving with a suspended license and found to have failed to have appeared in court on three occasions. Around 10 p.m. he was arrested, processed and later released from the Mercer Island Police Department. PROPERTY FOUND: A Mercer Island man turned into police some mail he found in the bushes. The mail was taken out of four mailboxes. One recipient was contacted
Debt collectors generate high level of consumer complaints Washington consumers are among those most likely to file complaints about debt collection. Debt collectors trying to collect debt from the wrong person were the top source of complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), according to a report released today by the WashPIRG Foundation. The report comes as the CFPB finishes collecting comments about debt collection in preparation for rulemaking in the industry. “The CFPB is helping consumers get relief from shoddy debt collector practices,” said Chris Esh, Program Associate with the WashPIRG Foundation. “Many consumers who don’t owe debts are being harassed by lazy debt collectors who don’t verify consumer identities.” “Regardless of your
and the rest of the mail was returned to its various P.O. boxes.
FRIDAY | 28 THEFT: Between midnight and noon on February 19, somebody stole the pendant lights from the lobby of the Devington House Condos. The lights appeared to have been professionally removed and losses were estimated at $400. FOUND PROPERTY: An Islander found mail on the ground near his mailbox, which had seemingly been opened and tampered with. He turned it over to police for safekeeping. FORGERY: An Island man realized that a check he had mailed in the city was stolen and made payable to a different party. The suspect, an Everett man, cashed it at Moneytree. CAR PROWL: An Island woman in the 3000 block of 69th Ave. S.E. noticed around 6 a.m. on Friday morning that two unlocked cars had been prowled. There was no damage to either but an iPod and a set of keys were stolen.
MONDAY | 03 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES:
According to a Shoreline man, a white male exited a locked facility in the 5000 block of 90th Ave. S.E. Staff questioned him in the hallway and he said he was there to see a counselor, but refused to give his name.
financial situation, it is abusive collection tactics.” important to remember The report, “Debt collection agencies have no C ollectors, Debt right to harass or intimidate Complaints: The CFPB's you,” said Consumer Attorney C o mp l a i nt General Bob Database Ferguson. Gets Real “Just like Results for the CFPB, Consumers,” the Attorney is the final G e n e r a l ’s in a series O f f i c e of reports receives a by the Bob Ferguson, Washington Wa s h P I R G high numState Attorney General ber of comFoundation p l a i n t s that analyze regarding the comcollection plaints in the agencies. State and feder- CFPB’s public Consumer al laws protect consumers Complaints Database. from harassing phone calls Since last July, complaints from debt collectors. about debt collection have People should always already outpaced those for feel free to contact us about common products such
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FRAUD: An Island man received documents from the IRS asking that he send more documents with his tax return. The victim had not yet filed his tax return. The letter was addressed to him and to a female who had claimed to have no knowledge, but included his social security number. He contacted the IRS by phone but they refused to send a copy of the tax return filed in his name. WARRANT ARREST: A 1987 Toyota Camry was pulled over in the 4000 block of Island Crest Way and found to have two misdemeanor warrants and to be driving with a suspended license. The driver was arrested and transported to King County Jail.
The City Council is seeking a diverse range of citizens to volunteer to serve on several advisory boards. Appointments to boards and commissions are made by the Mayor and affirmed by the City Council. Generally, terms run June 1 through May 31 for a four-year period. Upon appointment, board members can expect to spend approximately ten hours a month serving on the board, although the level of commitment may vary. The boards and commissions with positions available are: • Arts Council (4 positions)
Staff thought it was suspicious because he would not give his name and kept one hand in his pocket. He left shortly after he was told the counselor was not there.
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reported that he believed he was being filmed. Another man held up a tablet to his face. The male left and was contacted by police.
as credit cards and bank accounts, accounting for the second-largest portion of complaints after mortgages between July and January. The most common problems were debt collectors trying to collect debt from the wrong person (25 percent) or repeated phone calls (13 percent). The most complained-about debt collection company in Washington state is Encore Capitol Group. They were also found to have received the most complaints nationwide. For more, go to www. washpirgfoundation.org or contact the state attorney General’s office at www.atg. wa.gov/.
Patricia J. Brick
Patricia J. Brick, age 78, of Bellevue, passed away March 3, 2014. Pat Jeffery was born April 26, 1935 in Pocatello, ID, and graduated from Reed College and the University of Washington. She was married for 38 years to Alvin Brick, who predeceased Pat in 1995. She was an employee of Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, serving as the Diversion Counselor for over 20 years. Mother of Deborah (Rodney) Ross, Mimi (Michael) Aherne, and J.B. (Robert Jones) Brick; grandmother of Jonathan Aherne and Kelsey Ross. An avid pet lover, Pat will also be missed by her Border Collies. Private family service. 1007720
• Design Commission (1 position) • Open Space Conservancy Trust (2 positions) • Planning Commission (2 positions) • Utility Board (2 positions) •Youth & Family Services Advisory Board (4 adult positions, 3 current 8th grade positions, and 3 current 10th grade positions) For more information on each of these boards or commissions, go to mercergov.org and click on the Boards and Commissions’ tab along the top of the page. Contact Deputy City Clerk Karin Roberts at 206-275-7795 or by email at karin.roberts@mercergov.org for further information or to have an application mailed to you. The application deadline is May 9, 2014.
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On February 5, the world lost its most colorful character who was a good friend to many. Marian “Billie” Porter died peacefully with her family by her side of pneumonia. She was born to Miles and Blanche Mitchell in Everett, WA and graduated from Everett High School where she was the Girls Club President and the Queen of Hearts. She and her sister Mabel were wonderful story tellers who had vivid imaginations which sometimes got them in trouble. The adventures they had growing up in Everett and the vivid stories of their lives will live on as favorite and lasting memories for all their loved ones. Billie attended the University of Washington and was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She married William “Bill” Porter, of Seattle in 1950 and lived in the Montlake area before moving to Mercer Island in 1960. They spent their retirement years on Camano Island. Billie was well known for her “amazing” garage sales, her bright clothes, and her outgoing and gregarious nature. Everyone who met Billie loved her for her sense of humor and friendliness. She spent her last years as a resident of Merrill Gardens/ Emeritus in Stanwood where she was an ambassador for new residents. She met so many wonderful friends, including the amazing staff. Billie was preceded in death by her husband Bill and her sister Mabel Louise Smoke. She is survived by her two children, son, Mac Porter (Pam); daughter Susan Rutledge (Steven) both of Bellevue, granddaughters Jhensi, Linley, Taylour and Haley and her nieces Patty Huston (Bill); Rosemary Flannigan (Randy); and nephew Pat Healy. A celebration of Billie’s life will be held on May 4 at her daughter’s home in Bellevue. Please visit www.asacredmoment. com for details and to share your favorite memories and stories of Billie. Donations in memory of her husband Bill and her son Mac who is living with early onset Alzheimer’s may be sent to: UW Medicine Advancement, Attn: Gift Processing, Box 358045, Seattle, WA 98195-8045. Please make checks payable to “UW Foundation” and include “Friends of Alzheimer’s Research” and “Marian Porter’s” full name” on the memo line. Donations can also be made to NOAH Animal Adoption Center of Stanwood by calling 360-629-7055. 1008053
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News briefs Recruiting firm bring old friends back together Earlier this year, Islander Shauna Swerland, a nationally known executive recruiter with more than 19 years of experience, announced the launch of Fuel Talent, of which she is Founder and CEO. The company is the result of Swerland’s acquisition of the already existing Seattle office of Glocap Search, a New York City-based executive search firm where she was a partner for 10 years. “We are honored to be matching talent with the most innovative, fast moving and dynamic companies in Seattle and around the country.” “After working in San Francisco and New York for the past 19 years and opening eight offices over the course of my career, I am thrilled to be back home, running my own company,” said Swerland. “I have helped over 10,000 people find fulfilling jobs in the course of my career and couldn’t be more excited to help fuel that energy for others seeking employ-
ment.” Joining Swerland in this venture is Mindy Mounger Blakeslee. The two grew up together on Mercer Island as young kids - both played state tennis for Mercer Island high school and both played tennis for University of Washington as college athletes. Mindy and Shauna were reunited when Swerland moved back to Mercer Island after 20 years away and recruited Blakeslee to join her in her long standing New York based recruiting business. In July of 2013, Swerland launched Fuel Talent and recruited Blakeslee once again as part of her core team. The team is based on 5th and Union downtown and specializes in roles ranging from administration, marketing, E-Commerce, accounting, and creative design roles. “We are honored to be matching talent with the most innovative, fast moving and dynamic companies in Seattle and around the country,” said Swerland. For more go to www.fueltalent.com or contact Swerland at 206973-2281.
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Hollow marks 25th year teaching Jazzercise here Jazzercise instructor and Mercer Island resident, Lori Hollow, is celebrating her 25th year teaching Jazzercise for Mercer Island Parks and Recreation. Jazzercise has been with the community center since long before that time. It has been passed from hand to hand. It is one of the few programs that has maintained its appeal and grown in student numbers. Hollow was certified while teaching elementary school in West Germany in 1989. She moved to Washington in 1991 where she picked up the classes from another instructor. Since then the class has been in the North Mercer Gym, the old community center, the VFW Hall (while it was being remodeled) and finally in the Mercer island Community and Event Center. It has grown from eight classes a week to 17. So what has kept Jazzercise popular all these years? Jazzercise itself is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Yet, the program continually changes with the times. In one hour, you build a strong heart, train your core, and strengthen your muscles, not to mention work on balance, flexibility and coordination. The public is invited to try a class for free Mar. 24 to 29. A special celebration class is at 9:30 a.m., Mar. 28 at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Call 232-2608 for more information.
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Standing in the middle of the Stroum Jewish Community Center’s new performance hall, CEO Judy Neuman, can’t help but get excited about the revived space: natural light, state-of-the-art acoustics and 350 seats that can pull into the wall with the push of a button. “Previously this was the same footprint, very dark and dingy, no natural light in this space at all,” says Neuman, gesticulating to the various new features. “One of the goals was really to break this open.” In February, SJCC, long a fixture on the Island, hosted a grand opening for its new performance hall. The $5 million construction project got underway last fall and on Feb. 7 opened its doors to the public after just six months of construction for an evening full of performances. It was the center’s first capital campaign since the mid-1990s. Roughly 320 people were expected to have turned out on opening night. “The auditorium [was first built] in the sixties and had some wear and tear,” said communications manager Sarah Tobis, who can remember participating in plays there as a girl. “It needed a major overhaul and to expand to meet the com-
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munity’s needs and [that launched about an anchor of] the cultural arts pro- venue for performing arts gram.” on the Island, the Mercer The new facility fea- Island Center for the Arts tures nine skylights, (MICA). Youth Theatre blackout shades for films Northwest would be the during the day and hear- primary tenant but early ing loop system for senior conversations have also citizens and the hearing hinted at off-Island proimpaired. An adjacent ductions by ACT Theatre foyer can double as a and Teatro ZinZanni. multi-purpose space, fea- Neuman says she hopes turing play structures for if plans progress, they kids during the day and take into account spaces then transforming into a like hers. She’s only had reception space for events. one preliminary discusThe room it opens to will sion with the MICA team serve as JCC’s library and and says that because a magnetic wall can hold JCC doesn’t run or strive rotating for a forartwork, mal theater posters program, and other it’s hard to exhibits. determine if there’s Neuman demand for says she two stages. expects the “My hope space to be would be used for that whatany number of purJudy Neumann ever is built poses: wedCEO, Stroum Jewish is a comding recepCommunity Center p l i m e n t to what is tions, Bar already here Mitvahs, third party performances and not a duplication…It would be silly to build a and the like. The project is part of a movie theatre the way we broader revitalization of have and to have anoththe JCC, an attempt to er on the island,” notes bring the beloved com- Neuman. “We should be munity center into the able to share and combine 21st century. Future proj- resources to bring the arts ects are in the pipeline to this community.” though Neuman would say only that they would For more information be vetted by the board in about upcoming events at a similar fashion and conJCC, visit: http://sjcc.org/ ducted in phases because cultural-arts/arts-events/. they will require moving walls and retrofitting. “It used to be that you would plug a mic in and you’d hope it would work,” remembers Neuman. “We Deadline to would never have been reserve space is able to bring in the type of 4 p.m. Thursdays. talent we’re bringing in, as Contact our office at well as the film festival in (206) 232-1215 to our old auditorium. Now learn more. the sky is the limit.” Mercer Island Talks have recently EPORTER
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Above, the Six Sparks team took First Place in the Elementary Technical Team; Dig-In Challenge. They are Anantika Mannbyy, Andrew Yeh, Vishy Kamalpuram, Aidan Klein, Sai Pipavath, Agnes Mar with Coach, Chris Cocklin-Ray. Below, Team: Dino, Inc. First Place: High School Structure Team; the Tension Builds Challenge; Trevor Gullstad, Aidan Wang, Alexa Bauman, Natalie Godby, Grace Hunter, Jason Zhu, Jay Rosenstein with Coach: Mark Headlee.
Islander Destination ImagiNation teams excel at tournament Eighty students in 12 teams representing each school within the Mercer Island School District, competed in the Seattle Area Regional Destination ImagiNation Tournament, March 1, held at Mercer Island High School. The teams have worked together since last fall to prepare for competition, with the guidance of teachers Mark Headlee, Chris
Cocklin-Ray and Ellis Reyes. For eight years, Mercer Island students have competed in the non-profit DI program, which presents educational challenges to students in a variety of areas to enable students to develop 21st century skills like creativity, teamwork and problem solving. Students not only bring knowledge and skills, but even props and costumes to present their solutions to challenges. They also have to face shorter form, instant challenges that put their creative skills to the test.
The four first place teams will represent the Seattle Metro Area in the State Tournament on March 29, in Wenatchee, Wash.
The ‘Nova Wolves’ took First Place in the Elementary Structure Team; the Tension Builds Challenge. They are Jake Chansky, Wesley Ho, Kevin Wang, Miya Nakata, Jessica Zhang, Max Zhao, Landon Schmidt-Warnecke with Coach, Chris Cocklin-Ray.
Above, Los Tacos Hermanos team took First Place: High School Improvisational Team; Pandemonium Challenge. they are Ben Stoops, Cole Nielsen, Verli Chen, Bryan Zhao, Jay Rosenstein with Coach: Mark Headlee.
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Last call for MIVAL artists There is just one week left for artists to submit their work to the Mercer Island Visual Arts League’s (MIVAL) “Treasures in Miniature” small format art show. All mediums are accept-
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Summer fun on the run Even though winter is still very much with us, it’s time to think about the summer school holidays and choosing a summer camp for your children. After several months spent in the classroom, they deserve a chance to spend time in nature and run off their excess energy. A great place to do that is at a sports camp. Summer sports camps are ideal places to have fun with
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friends in surroundings that promote health through physical activity. Running, swimming, skating, climbing, kayaking, team sports, and trampolines are just a few of the activities that await the children who attend sports camps.
Be sure to visit the facilities in person, if possible, or talk on the phone with a camp director. This will give you the chance to ask all sorts of questions regarding schedules, the counselors’ abilities and training, organized outings, and costs.
While some camps are specialized in one particular discipline, such as gymnastics, soccer, or hockey, others allow children to try out a wide range of sports. When choosing a camp, parents have to ask themselves what their children would like. Would they like to improve their performance in a sport in which they wish to compete or do they just want to run around, have fun, and discover a range of different activities?
Some camps welcome children for one or two weeks away from home, while others run day programs spread out over several weeks. Depending on their age and level of independence, children can benefit from attending either sort of camp. What counts is that they do activities that develop their self-confidence and self-esteem, all while having lots of fun.
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Most years, summer seems to fly by fast. But that wonderful, warm season can seem very long when you’re not prepared. To ensure that you can give your children the best summer ever, look into the variety of summer camps on offer in our region and book them in early.
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Yeah! I’m going to summer camp
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On a chilly day like today, it’s hard to believe that the warm weather will be back in a few short weeks. Summer is just around the corner, and it will soon be time for your children to go off to summer camp or to day camp. Have you started thinking about what you’d like them to do? You’d better get busy, because now is the time to register if you want those earlybird prices.
If none of the camps available are of interest to them, you could compare the different possibilities yourself. There are general camps suitable for a wide range of children, while there are many others that aim to develop one particular strength. You could even take into account their school work or their personal aptitudes to help you come to a decision.
Special camps First of all, find out from your children exactly what they have in mind when they think about going to camp. Of course, traditional camps are always available; they are ideal for children who love a bit of everything. Other camps are more specialized, and some offer activities that are really off the beaten path. Think about the following possibilities: sports, outdoor activities, dance, martial arts, sciences, lan-
Is it still hard to decide? Just follow your instincts. Book a short week instead of a full summer away, and then you’ll know for next year. And share all the positive experiences you had as a child at summer camp, or even better, show them some photos of your own life-long summer camp memories.
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8420 SE 63rd. First time on market, this 3BD/2.25BA home has separate microcosms of delight. Space for gardening & zen dreaming, a separate cottage w/2 car garage, and storage galore. ONE OF A KIND!
Classic Rambler
$660,000
4021 91st Ave SE. 3BR/1.5BA classic rambler with wonderful potential, sold as is. Desirable flat site w/extra room to grow. Large 9,450 sq. ft. lot has fully fenced backyard w/mature landscaping & separate garden area. 206.232.8600 www.johnlscott.com
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Seward Park Area
$659,000
6528 51st Ave S. Seattle. 4BR/3.5BA home in immaculate condition w/ amazing floor plan! Mother-in-law suite on ground level w/ separate entrance. Minutes to Seward Park & other great amenities. Lisa Nguyen 206.718.6553 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/21328
New on Market!
$399,000
2920 76th Ave. Chic top floor 2BR/1.75BA condo. Panoramic Bellevue/Cascade Mtn views. Top of the line appliances & new sky light in kitchen. Islandaire amenities: Cabana, Sauna & Outdoor Pool. Petra Walker 206.715.5677 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/35692
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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Office in Business Core $295,000
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
Ridgewood Condo
$295,000
3200 81st Pl SE #A202. Enjoy lake & city views from this wonderful 1BR/1BA condo. Upgrades include: Granite, stainless steel appliances, solid wood cabinets, & designer lighting. Near freeway. Lots of Amenities to enjoy! Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/57800
Charming Rainier Valley Home
$280,000
4307 S Webster St., Seattle. This cute, charming 2BR/1.75BA home overlooks a beautiful park. Sold as is. Easy access to freeways & two blocks to the Othello Light Rail station. Lisa Nguyen 206.718.6553 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/87679
Great Opportunity
$75,000
236 S 152nd #103. Nicely updated 1BD/1BA condo. Enjoy the ease of a ground floor unit with an open floor plan and patio. Potential small garden space. Centrally located in Downtown Burien w/ close proximity to freeways, shopping, recreation & transportation. www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/76968
Whispering Heights Rental $3,000/mo
15626 SE 45th St. Bellevue. Charming 4BR/2.5BA Buchan traditional on corner lot. Fully fenced backyard. Highly rated Newport High School, Bellevue school district. Cindy Verschueren 206.909.4523 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/92851
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It’s time for day camp!
Reassure them by describing all the activities that will be organized throughout the summer, emphasizing the ones you know they’ll prefer. Remind them that this is a perfect opportunity to experience wonderful adventures with other children of the same age.
so you can send a bathing suit if needed, an old shirt for crafts and extra drinks in hot weather.
Tips for parents
To further ease any anxiety, visit the park or camp location before the first day.
School is barely out before it’s time to start the kids at day camp. From science camps to art to tennis; from learning to playing, there are all kinds of options to choose from. All summer long, they will be able to try out and experience new things, be outdoors, go on have adventures and make lots of new friends.
On the first day of camp, start them off on the right foot by giving them a good breakfast. When you drop them off, walk them in and be sure and meet their counselor or leader. But don’t linger. Tell them that you will absolutely be waiting right there to pick them up at the end of the day.
Last but not least, go over basic safety rules with your children, and be sure to tell them to listen to their counselor and to be kind to others. Tell them that you want to hear about everything they did when you get home.
For many young children, day camps are a good way to prepare for attending school in the fall. Here are a few tips to help young children prepare for and enjoy this enriching experience.
Give them a hug and go on your way. Every evening before bedtime, invite your children to participate in the preparation of their backpacks. Make sure they pack sunscreen, a hat or baseball cap, and a good pair of shoes. Keep up with the activities scheduled at camp
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Meet our new Dragon at Mercer Island’s own Adventure Playground opening June 24.
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Required: Closed toed shoes are required. No one will be allowed into Adventure playground wearing open toed shoes such as sandals.
Fee: By donation or fees are charged for birthday parties group rentals for information or questions, call 206.275.7862.
Waiver: In order to play, a child participation waiver must be on file, and can be signed once to cover the entire summer.
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Lakeridge team is Global Reading Challenge winner On February 26th, fourth-grade teams from West Mercer Elementary, Lakeridge Elementary and St. Monica’s competed in the district finals of the Global Reading Challenge held at the Mercer Island Library. Each team read the same books, and were asked about specific details of each book. There were three rounds of questions, with 8-10 questions each round. For every question, the teams would submit their answer in writing. After the three rounds, Lakeridge was crowned as the champion of the District by a slim margin. The Lakeridge team will go on to compete in the regional finals against the champions of Bellevue and Issaquah on Mar. 12.
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Students from Mrs. Pepple’s fourth-grade class at Lakeridge Elementary School are the Island’s Global Reading Challenge winners. They are, Natalie Dumler, Vaiva Raisys, Sam Lamperti, Max Taylor, Morgan Dawson, Carolina Keith and Everett Weeks. In back is Mrs. Pepple.
Boys team wins Academic title The Mercer Island boys basketball team was once again crowned WIAA 3A state academic champions. The Islander boys were recognized at halftime of the 3A boys basketball state championship game between Rainier Beach and Eastside Catholic Saturday, March 8 at the Tacoma Dome. Mercer Island finished its season with an overall record of 18-8.
Rotary announces Students of the Month for March The Rotary Club announced Mercer Island High School seniors Mary Wingerson and Ethan Rouillard as its students of the month for March. The daughter of Barbara Dane Wingerson, Mary is in the MIHS Band and is a drum major. She has participated in cross-country and also helped organize the food drive put on by the
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Islander boys basketball, the state academic champs, Saturday at the Tacoma Dome. band which collected 7 tons of food last year. Outside of school, Mary is a Seattle Music Partner, which provides free mu s i c lessons to Seattle elementary age students. She is also a confirMary mation Wingerson leader at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, and enjoys running, read-
ing and playing with her Labradoodle, Bella. Mary will be attending Yale next year. Ethan is the son of Vicki Rouillard and participated in gymnastics, track and field, the school newspaper, senior service club, was a JV and varsity cheerleading captain, a BRIDGES leader, a Kids Corps tutor and a member of the National Honor Society. When not at school, he is a Relay for Life
team captain and committee member, and enjoys reading and going for runs. Ethan A f t e r Rouillard h i g h school, Ethan hopes to attend college at one of the University of California’s southern campuses.
Question: What can demographics of the I do to maximize my school to see if your stuchances for college accep- dent’s gender or ethnicity tance? might be advantageous Answer: This is an to that school. Currently excellent question because there are many liberal it is one that all famiarts schools where girls lies need to be thinking significantly outnumber about as they approach males, making it easier for college planning. While boys to be accepted and some colleges have wooed with money. actually had a drop in As one might expect, applicants this past year, colleges do place congenerally the landscape siderable emphasis on remains very competitive grades. While they do especially for the more want to see a strong GPA, selective schools. This colleges are looking at the trend continues because rigor of those courses first students are and foremost applying to above anything On College more colleges, else on the tranand schools script. For this themselves reason, I do not are more advise students aggressively to stay away targeting from advanced low-income classes simply students who to protect their Joan Franklin previously grade point. might not Finally, colhave considleges want ered this option. students to show demI think the biggest misonstrated interest in take I see in my practice attending their college. If is my students’ desire to a student has not made only consider schools on any effort to learn about either coast. I am always the school or to visit, they amused to learn that stuassume that the student dents simply like the con- will not attend. Colleges cept of being near water, have to carefully weigh even though most of them admission decisions based acknowledge that they on yield, as this impacts will probably rarely access not only ratings, but also the beach while at college. their ability to fill a class There are some wonderful and remain solvent. schools in the middle of the country that are eager Joan Franklin is the to accept our students, owner of MI College often with generous merit Support, an indepenmoney because they add dent college counseling geographic diversity. In a practice. For more, go to www.micollegesupport.org similar light, it behooves families to look at the
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State run ends at quarter finals for Islander Girls Second trip to the Dome ends with losses to Wilson, University By Joseph Livarchik
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Sometimes, the shots just don’t fall. But even when the shots weren’t falling, the Mercer Island girls never gave up. After fighting its way back from an early 11-0 deficit, the Mercer Island girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 48-41 loss to Spokane’s University High School in the consolation round of the 3A state girls basketball tournament Friday, March 7 at the Tacoma Dome. Despite trailing the Titans by double digits early in the first quarter, the Islanders rallied back to trail 24-19 at the half. Mercer Island managed to take a one-point lead in the third quarter, but weren’t able to hold on as the Titans took back the lead for good. Taylor Krause led the Islanders in scoring with 9 points, while Julia Blumenstein had 8, Renae
Tessem had 6 and Ari Moscatel pitched in 5 points for Mercer Island. Mercer Island began its tournament run the previous night against Wilson High School, a team the Islanders also faced in last year’s state tournament. It was a defensive battle in the first quarter with both teams struggling from the field. Despite its shooting struggles, the Islanders managed to keep up with the Rams, down 9-7 after one. But Mercer Island’s shooting woes continued into the second, as Wilson’s lead grew to twelve while the Rams’ defense held the Islanders scoreless for most of the second quarter. A basket by Renae Tessem made it 19-9 with under two minutes to go in the half, and a 3-pointer from Jess Blakeslee left the Islanders trailing 22-12 at halftime. The Islanders opened the third quarter drawing fouls and getting to the line, with Julia Blumenstein knocking down four free throws and Blakeslee sinking another two to cut the deficit to six. A 3-pointer from Blakeslee capped a 9-2 run, bringing the score to 24-21. But
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Above, Mercer Island’s Jess Blakeslee cuts through Wilson High School defenders during the 3A quarterfinal matchup between the Mercer Island and Wilson Thursday, March 6 at the Tacoma Dome. Right, Rachael Tessem goes up to haul in a high pass Thursday against Wilson. Wilson responded with 10 points coming from freshman Josie Matz, as the Rams closed out the quarter with 13 unanswered points. Mercer Island wouldn’t get any closer, as Wilson pulled away for the win. Matz had a game-high 25 points, while Blakeslee led the Islanders in scoring with 11 points and Blumenstein pitched in 8. As a team, Mercer Island shot 12.7% from the field, while Wilson hit 32.3% of
its shots. The Islanders were without head coach Kaela Yuen for the last five games of its season, dating back to the Sea-King district tournament. Yuen had a baby Sunday, March 2. Mercer Island finished the season tied for third with Bellevue in the KingCo standings, with a KingCo record of 10-4 and an overall record of 16-12.
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Mercer Island, Bellevue get regional lacrosse rankings Bellevue High School, which has appeared in several national and regional prep lacrosse rankings this spring, has caught the attention of another prominent national online lacrosse magazine. But this time, the Wolverines aren’t the only boys high school lacrosse team from Washington state on the list. In its first regional ranking of the 2014 season, Inside Lacrosse ranks both the two-time defending state champion and rival Mercer Island High School among the top 10 boys high school programs in
the West among its Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse Regional Rankings for Week 1 of the high school lacrosse season. The early-season ranking lists Mercer Island as No. 10 behind No 6. Belllevue. But it is really about California and Colorado. Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.), 7. Kent Denver High School (Englewood, Colo.), 8. Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, Calif.) and 9. Bishop’s School (La Jolla, Calif.) Bellevue, which beat Mercer Island 14-11 in last spring’s Washington State Division I boys title game to capture its second consec-
coach Patrick Dunlop, and includes Ian Renkes, Ethan Eason, Alex Platou, Matt Bouissoneault, Greg Fuchs, Robert Weaver, Clayton Elwell, Parker Simpson, Matt Hershkowitz, Griffin Emanuels, Giovanni Rocha and Reid Martinez. This is the second time ETL 8 struck tournament gold this season under Maybee and Dunlop. ETL 8 also won the MLK Hoopfest Gold Division back in January.
ETL 8 L-R, Ian Renkes, Ethan Eason, Alex Platou, Matt Bouissoneault, Greg Fuchs. Back: Asst. Coach Patrick Dunlop, Robert Weaver, Clayton Elwell, Parker Simpson, Matt Hershkowitz, Griffin Emanuels, Giovanni Rocha, Reid Martinez, Head Coach Brock Maybee (contributed photo).
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Eleven-year-old Blake Sloan (left) and Mason Bull took part in their first youth lacrosse game in the maroon and white, Saturday, March 8 at Islander Middle School. On a soggy Gators field, Mercer Island’s 5/6 youth team fell to Tahoma Lacrosse 14-2 to kick off the youth lacrosse season.
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Under Armour/ Inside Lacrosse West Regional Rankings: Week 1 1. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 2. Cherry Creek (Colo.) 3. Arapahoe (Colo.) 4. Torrey Pines (Calif.) 5. Bellevue (Wash.) 6. Regis Jesuit (Colo.) 7. Kent Denver (Colo.) 8. Cathedral Catholic (Calif.) 9. Bishop’s School (Calif.) 10. Mercer Island (Wash.)
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utive state championship, ranks No. 5 behind topranked St. Ignatius Prep (San Francisco, Calif.), 2. Cheery Creek High School (Greenwood Village, Colo.), 3. Arapahoe High School (Centennial, Colo.) and 4. Torrey Pines High School (San Diego, Calif.). Mercer Island opens its 2014 season against Lakeside, Friday, March 14 in an 8 p.m. home start at Islander Stadium on Mercer Island. For the entire Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse week 1 regional rankings, read the full Inside Lacrosse story at insidelacrosse.com.
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Coalition for Open Government seeks to improve transparency; new law will include training Washington’s Coalition for Open Government (WCOG) hosted its annual conference at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center, drawing journalists, “citizen reporters” and a host of guest speakers to both reinforce the importance of access to public records and discuss the evolving policy around it. Michael Schwab of the Sunshine Committee, keynoted the event. The meeting came just as a new bill passed in Olympia to make sure government officials understand the laws regarding access to public records. Particular attention was paid to an ordinance passed by Kirkland city council last year, which identifies public records as a fundamental city service, much like putting out fires. The ordinance, in effect this winter, establishes a budget for responding to records requests and has been closely watched by other local and state governments. Yet, each year more exemptions are tacked on, said Schwab, further constricting the Washington State Public Records Act RCW 42.56. Records requests can also be time consuming and costly. A story by the Mercer Island Reporter
found that in the first three quarters of 2013 the Mercer Island School District alone received 24 public records requests to the tune of $25,000. Many tactics can keep public records out of the hands of those demanding them. Laurie Rogers first began investigating the Spokane School District when she saw her daughter struggling in math. Despite requesting the breakdown of levy funds and other details, Rogers reports that the district still hasn’t changed its ways. The former WCOG award recipient was joined by Mike Baker and Mike Carter of The Seattle Times, who described their experiences reporting on Blackwater and the Seattle Police Department, respectively. The Legislature passed Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s open government training bill last week, sending it the governor to be signed. When it goes into effect on Jul. 1 it will improve public disclosure practices and reduce the volume of lawsuits with mandatory training. A 2012 Auditor’s Office report found that most open government related issues are due to insufficient training.
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS YELLOW WOOD ACADEMY Yellow Wood Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other schooladministered programs. Published in Mercer Island Reporter March 12, 2014 #998763.
CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 14C-03 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING MICC 15.08, SEWER RATES AND REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTER MICC 15.06, SEWER UTILITY REGULATIONS Ordinance No. 14C-03 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on March 3, 2014. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 2757795. This ordinance summary will be published Wednesday, March 12, 2014 and takes effect April 11, 2014. Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on March 12, 2014. #1007582.
PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code, the annual return of the Harlowe Hardinge Foundation is available for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days of this date at 2430 76th Ave. SE #504, Mercer Island, WA 98040. (206)232-6893. H. DeForest Hardinge, Manager Harlowe Hardinge Foundation Published in Mercer Island Reporter March 12, 2014 #1007600 NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mercer Island Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct an open record public hearing for review of a conditional use permit to construct a new two story, 8,185 square foot clubhouse upon demolition of the existing clubhouse at the Mercerwood Shore Club located at 4150 East Mercer Way (File # CUP13-001). The special meeting for the open record hearing will be held on 3/20/14 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington. Contact Shana Crick for more information at shana. crick@mercergov.org or 206275-7732. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on March 12, 2014. #1007774.
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New bill to implement training for public officials By Brian Beckley
Maple Valley Reporter staff
Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s bill to strengthen Washington state’s open government laws by requiring training for most public officials has passed the Legislature and is on its way to the Governor’s desk. Ferguson worked with Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, to secure approval of the “Open Government Trainings Act,” Engrossed Senate Bill 5964. “Open government is vital to a free and informed society,” Ferguson said. “This new law will enhance government transparency and ensure that public officials know and understand our state’s public disclosure laws which were overwhelmingly approved by the voters.” The new law is designed to improve public disclosure practices and reduce lawsuits through mandatory training. A 2012 Auditor’s Office study found more than 250 “open government-relat-
ed issues” among local governments. The report found most violations are the result of insufficient training and knowledge, leading to lawsuits that could have been prevented. When the Act becomes effective July 1, 2014, it will address these problems by: Requiring local and statewide records officers and elected officials to receive training on the Public Records Act and records retention requirements. Requiring members of governing bodies to receive training on the Open Public Meetings Act — including state and local boards, councils and commissions, as well as local taxing districts such as fire and sewer districts. Authorizing training to be completed remotely, including through online training. Confirming that the Attorney General’s Office may provide information, technical assistance, and training. “Sen. Fain and Rep. Pollet provided critical bipartisan leadership on this important effort to improve transparency,” said Ferguson. “Washington’s strong open government laws allow people to remain informed about actions
that affect everyone,” said Fain. “Ensuring officials know exactly what is expected of them will help many different statewide jurisdictions maintain a high level of transparency. More informed government officials will also greatly reduce potential violations, ultimately saving taxpayers money.” “Attorney General Ferguson has endeavored for two years to develop this measure,” said Pollet. “Public officials must always recognize our state’s commitment to open public meetings. The trust and citizen participation in our local and state governments relies upon public officials maintaining both respect for open meetings and support for the right of citizens to review agency e-mails and other public records.” Support from the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington Coalition for Open Government was also vital to passing the Act. The Attorney General’s Office has launched an online open government training page to assist agencies in complying with the new law, providing open government training resources. For more go to: www.atg.wa.gov/ OpenGovernmentTraining.aspx.
King County says March is the month to get insured Dozens of events to help with sign up, next chance is Oct. Reporter Staff
King County officials are reminding people that just one month remains in the first-ever opportunity to buy health insurance with deep federal subsidies. Anyone who is currently uninsured can get financial and health security by enrolling at the Washington Healthplanfinder website. And for individuals who are having trouble accessing the website, help is available via telephone hotline or in-person enrollment events. During March, King County’s network of “In-Person Assisters” has more than 110 such events scheduled.
“Competition has driven down pricing among comparable insurance plans, and most remaining uninsured people will qualify for some level of discount,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine in a press release. “Anyone who believes insurance is too costly for them should really give Healthplanfinder a try.” You can learn quickly (and anonymously) if you qualify for a discounted plan by entering some basic information at the Washington Healthplanfinder website – just choose “find and compare plans.” However, experts caution not to wait until the last minute, because choosing which insurance plan is best for you can take some time. Open enrollment applies to those who are eligible for reduced cost insur-
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WEDNESDAY | 12 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE: 2-3 p.m., March 12, Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. Come learn the basic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it relates to seniors, from Dr. Kathleen Lumiere, DAOM, MAc, LAc, clinical supervisor and classroom instructor at Bastyr University. Healing is an educative process that involves understanding how disharmonies of the body/ mind occur and learning more rewarding ways to live. Refreshments will be served. Complimentary parking. RSVP at 206-538-6400.
THURSDAY | 13 YELLOW WOOD ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: 6:30-8:30 p.m., March 13, 9655 S.E. 36th St., Suite 101, Yellow Wood Academy. Bring friends and family to learn about exciting program offerings: Full Time School Program; Courses for Credit; Art, Music & PE Programs; SAT, ACT, ISEE, & EOC Testing, among others. Visit yellowwoodacademy.org for more. ISLAND BOOKS READING ROBIN OLIVEIRA, AUTHOR OF ‘I ALWAYS LOVED YOU’: 7:30 p.m., March 13, 3014 78th Ave. S.E., Island Books. The young Mary Cassatt never thought moving to Paris after the Civil War to be an artist was going to be easy, but when, after a decade of work, her submission to the Paris Salon is rejected, Mary’s fierce determination wavers. Her father is begging her to return to Philadelphia to find a husband before it is too late, her sister Lydia is falling mysteriously ill, and worse, Mary is beginning to doubt herself. Then one evening a friend introduces her to Edgar Degas and her life changes forever. Island Books is pleased to welcome Robin Oliveira to read from and sign copies of her latest novel “I Always Loved You.”
FRIDAY | 14 FAMILY CONCERT PRESENTED BY ‘MAGICAL STRINGS’: 7:309:30 p.m., March 14, 3605 84th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. “Magical Strings” is a Northwest duo performing a beautiful variety of Celtic-inspired music intertwined with classical and world-music flavors, utilizing harps, hammered dulcimers, penny whistles, concertina, and story-telling. They have extensively toured the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Japan since 1978. They have recorded 18 albums, and have appeared at venues accommodating as many as 15,000
enthusiastic fans. Free will offering; suggested donation of $10-20.
SATURDAY | 15 SOGETSU IKEBANA MERCER ISLAND BRANCH 24TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION: ongoing through
March 16, 12-5 p.m. on Saturday and 11:30-4 p.m. on Sunday, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Sogetsu Mercer Island Branch is a nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of Ikebana. Demonstrations on Sunday between 2 and 4 p.m. Free admission. Visit misogetsu.org for more.
SUNDAY | 16 SJCC PURIM CARNIVAL AND POOL PARTY: 12-3 p.m., 3801 East
Mercer Way, SJCC Mercer Island campus. Everyone is invited to join for a day of family fun at the annual SJCC Purim Carnival! Come play carnival games, learn about Purim, eat Hamantashen, get your face painted, and more. There will be storytime with PJ Library, “Purim Land” for kids 5 and younger, a costume contest, and a pool party.
EVENTS | ONGOING YOUTH THEATRE NORTHWEST SPRING AWAKENING: ongoing, March 14 through March 30. 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Spring Awakening” is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tribulations and exhilaration of the teen years. The beautiful young Wendla explores her body and asks her mother where babies come from. Elsewhere, the brilliant and fearless young Melchior defends his buddy Moritz - a boy so traumatized by puberty he can’t concentrate on anything. Parental Advisory: Mature subject matter, sexual situations and coarse language. Audience members must be 14+ with valid ID or be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets are available at YouthTheatre. org or 206-232-4145 ext. 100 ‘TREASURES IN MINIATURES’ CALL FOR ARTISTS: ongoing through March 20, MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Mercer Island Visual Arts League presents ‘Treasures in Miniatures’ a small format art show. Cash awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. There is an entry fee of $25. Find more at www.mival.org. PARKS AND RECREATION VOL-
UNTEER SENIOR GOLF DRIVER: Parks and Recreation is begining to recruit volunteers for its April through October Volunteer Senior Golf Drive. Volunteer bus drivers are needed to drive senior age golf players in vans to local golf courses on Mondays, April through October. Volunteers must pass a driver’s test in a 14-passenger bus and attend a driver’s meeting. You can golf with the group and/or have lunch afterward. For more information call Katie Herzog at 206-275-7862. PARKS AND RECREATION EARLY SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION: ongoing Feb. 1 through May 30. Get a jump on Summer Day Camp registration! Register for Mini Mercers, Mercer Day Camp, or Mini Mercer Sports between Feb. 1 and 14 and receive $20 off your first camp, and entry into a drawing to receive half off your second camp. Register at myparksandrecreation.com or call/visit the Mercer Island Community & Event Center; 206-275-7861. THE DILEMMA OF HUMPTY DUMPTY: ongoing, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 through March 16, Youth Theatre
EVENTS | UPCOMING JAZZERCISE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATON: ongoing March
24 through March 28. 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Classes offered throughout the day. Try free classes in celebration of 45 years! There are 17 classes a week, morning, evening and weekends. For more, visit jazzercise.com. ISLAND BOOKS MARCH MADNESS REDUX: all day, March 22,
3014 78th Ave. S.E., Island Books. Saturday March 22
Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Humpty Dumpty’s story is so much more than sitting, falling, and feeling sore. What is it like to be on that wall? To watch the world and not join in at all? Mother Goose characters say hello to the egg on the wall they do not know. About the fall, watch and see. How Humpty’s rhyme came to be. An original play by YTN. Cost: $10. Best suited for audience members ages 3 through 8.
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.
Regular School Board Meeting Thursday, March 13, 2014
7:00 p.m. Call to order the regular meeting of the board Recognition • Chauntelle Johnson – NFHS WA. State Swim Coach of the Year • MIHS Girls’ Swim Team – State Championship • MIHS Boys’ Swim Team – State Championship • Josiah Townsend – Drama Award • MIHS Boys’ Basketball Team – Academic Champions Proclamations • Classified School Employees Week • Washington State School Retirees Appreciation Week Work and Deliberation (action may be taken) • Partial Governance Process Monitoring - Board Policy 1800 OE-11 – Facilities & Capital Assets s Elementary No. 4 Elevation Drawings s 2014 Bond Finance Planning s Resolution #618 OSPI required info on demographics (State match) s Resolution #619 OSPI required info on new vs. modernize (State match) s Initial Boundary Discussion - New Board Policy 3412 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) – (first reading) • Ends Monitoring – Policy 2020 - Revised Vision 2020 Fundamentals (first reading) - Revised Board Policy 1800 OE-5 – Staff Evaluation or Instructional Practices (first reading) - Revised Board Policy 1800 OE-9 – Communication & Support to the Board (first reading) - Revised Board Policy 1800 OE-10 – Instructional Program (first reading) - Revised Board Policy 1800 – 1008P Agenda Planning Calendars: 2013/14 & 2014/15 (first reading) • Full Governance Process Monitoring - Board Policy 1001 – Governance Commitment - Board Policy 1002 – Governing Style - Board Policy 1003 – Board Job Description - Board Policy 1004 – Monitoring Board Governance Process & Board/Superintendent Relationship Policies Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas
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
is the day Island Books celebrates the birthday of owner, Roger Page. This year Island Books is offering discounts! Print the special banknote on its website and bring it into the store anytime on that day to get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. Spend $50 and take off $10, spend $100 and take off $20, and so on. For more, visit: www. mercerislandbooks.com. HALF MARATHON: 7-10 a.m., March 23. The annual Mercer Island “Rotary Run” Half Marathon hits the streets and trails of Mercer Island on Sunday. This will result in temporary road
closures and some traffic delays. Five different run or walk events benefiting colon cancer awareness will take place throughout Sunday morning. For more, visit mercergov.org/News. asp?NewsID=1613. ANNUAL SPRING RECYCLING EVENT AND RAIN BARREL SALE:
9-3 p.m. 3600 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island Boat Launch. Safely dispose of the old equipment, electronics, appliances, and other household items. Residents can also pick up a discounted rain barrel at City Hall for just $25.
Places of Worship Redeemer
Lutheran Church
6001 Island Crest Way 232-1711
Sunday Worship & Kids' Church 10:00am Fellowship & Bible Study 11:00am www.RedeemerLutheranMI.org
9:00am - Worship and programs for all ages 10:30am - Worship and programs for Nursery - 5th grade
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www.hopeopchurch.org Presbyterian Church SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2014 7:45am Breakfast in Community Life Center 8:15am Worship in Community Life Center 9:15am Christian Education for All 10:35am Worship in Sanctuary 5:00pm Evening Worship in Sanctuary
Nursery Available
Top of the Hill on Island Crest Way 3605 84th Ave SE (206) 232-5595 | www.MIPC.org
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Mercer Island United Methodist Church SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 am Christian Education 11:00 am Worship Service 7070 SE 24th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040
206-232-3044 www.miumc.org
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Island Rotary exchange student demonstrates the ‘power of youth’ Mercer Island Rotary Club secured a Regional Rotary World Community Service grant to help Creche Dona Maria de Lourdes Almeida Junqueira (Creche Junqueira) in Brazil. The grant was spearheaded by 2012-2013 Mercer Island Rotary Club exchange student, Nilton Santos Biazi Junior from Brazil.
“I am very proud to be an ambassador and advocate of my country and my culture”, said Junior. Island Rotarians learned about the Creche project from Junior, and would like to extend help to improve the lives of families at Martinopolos, Brazil. Creche Junqueira is a day care center, which serves low-income families in Martinopolos, Brazil, a
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small city of about 24,000 in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The center is the only day care service of its kind in Martinopolis. It meets the pre-school needs of 165 children ages 6 months to 6 years. The Nursery (crèche) provides care, meals, health services and education to all children regardless of their ethnicity, learning abilities and family income or lack of. In recent years Creche Junqueira has had to turn away many needy children for lack of space and equipment. At present there are over 150 children on its waiting list. Through a competitive selection process, the
Creche Junqueira proposal was selected by Rotary District 5030. Mercer Island Rotary Club granted $3,700 to this project. Partner Clubs, Bellevue Club and International Club in Seattle also contributed $1,000 and $500 respectively. District 5030 matched the contributions for a total of $12,000 granted to Creche Junqueira. To ensure the project is successful, Creche Junqueira will be frequently visited by Junior Biazi, who plans to continue volunteering at the Creche. Junior’s father, a dentist, provides free dental care to the Creche children yearly.
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Mercer Island Rotary exchange student Nilton Santos Biazi Junior, center, shown here at a child care center in Brazil, obtained a grant for the center with the help of the Mercer Island Rotary.
A blessing for our Dragon It was my pleasure to meet Kenton Pies, the artist who created the new dragon in Deane's Children's Park (aka Dragon Park), four months ago. At the dedication ceremony for the whimsical character last November, Mr. Pies was introduced. On Religion He proceeded to give a background for the dragon's creation. I was fascinated to discover that this gifted Pastor Greg man was also the individual who had sculpted the previous landmark on which children had climbed for half a century. As I visited with Mr. Pies at the festive occasion, he smiled when he learned that I was a clergyman. Unsolicited ,the 80-something sculptor told me he had wished that a blessing his beast had been incorporated into the program. He admitted to being disappointed that "separation of church and state" was used to explain
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why such a prayer was inappropriate and excluded from the ceremony. Although I have never had occasion to pen a prayer for an imaginary creature, I decided to give it my best shot. What follows is an ecumenical prayer written for children of ages and all faiths. It is a request of our Creator who endowed every human being with a divine spark and the passion to create.
seen and unseen. Thank you, Awesome Creator, for images that point beyond ourselves. Forgive us for measuring what is real by our own experiences alone. Please guard this beast from vandal’s scars and pranks that mutilate and mar even as You give the artist inner joy aware of what he’s done. Allow this beast to be the means by which new friendships are formed.
Almighty God, within this park your fiery breath has left its mark.
Grant safety to the kids who’ll converge here.
It is the spark of creativity expressed by Kenton Pies.
Keep them free from injury and harm. Shield them from germs and fear.
Reflecting your life-giving role, this artist found within his soul the means to make from nothingness a wonder to behold. Much more than stylized concrete, this behemoth (where children meet) points to a prehistoric time when dinosaurs prevailed. It magnetically draws little ones who long to climb on something bigger than they. It celebrates the mystery of beings both
Protect them temptations to shun imaginative play. To that end I pray that You would bless this friendly beast with countless years to come.
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ANTIQUE ROUND Oak Table. ‘Honey’ colored wood, car ving around outside, claw feet, 54” diameter. Comes with 2 leaves and 6 chairs. Can be taken apart for movi n g . H e a v y, b r i n g a friend! $2,600. Cash Only! 425-773-2454 (Lynnwood) Cemetery Plots
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• Insert Machine Operator - Everett • General Worker - Everett
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Current Employment Opportunities at www.soundpublishing.com
Multi-Media Advertising Consultant-Inside Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washington! The Daily Herald/HeraldNet. com, a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for a self-motivated, results driven person interested in a career in multi-media sales. In this exciting role you will leverage your drive and creativity to develop, customize, and sell online and print marketing programs to local businesses and private party advertisers. Qualified candidate will be able to: • Sell advertising to meet and exceed goals • Make sales presentations and close sales over the phone • Provide a high level of customer service to meet and exceed client expectations • Prioritize workflow and thrive in a very fast-paced environment with short deadlines • Candidate must have a minimum of one year prior outbound phone sales experience. You will receive thorough training on our products and solutions as well as successful sales techniques. We are committed to our team and actively promote from within, opening doors for your future growth. If you have the noted skills, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@ soundpublishing.com. This position, which is based in Everett, receives hourly pay plus commissions and a benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Sound Publishing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
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COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |
206-232-4600
To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com
Sandy Beach!
$3,250,000
Once in a lifetime location w/90 tax feet of wft + add. footage as property meanders around the point. 4BR/2.25BA, chefs kit, separate apt + huge boathouse! #552862
Somerset
$1,580,000
Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722
Another Masterpiece from Johnson Design Homes. Premium location with dramatic city, mountain and lake views. 5000sf, 4BR, 4 full baths, 2 half baths. #590931 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377 Scott MacRae 206-499-5766
◆ New on Market $1,325,000
◆ Luxury MI Condo $999,998
Breathtaking 180Degree views of Lake WA, Bellevue sky line, and the Cascade Mountains. Great Entertainer’s layout, with a deck off of the kitchen. 3BR/3BA #599884 Doug Shih 206-230-5364
◆ New List
$700,000
Stake your claim to this sophisticated stylish rambler. Kitchen w/Cherry cabinetry, slab marble countertops & SS applcs to the remodeled bathrooms & hdwd flrs. #596880 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
This dominant and stately building promises pride of ownership. New siding, new west and south facing windows, new rear deckings, new roof and new air conditioning #597170 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Lk Forest Park
$630,000
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
Newcastle
$1,575,000
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
JayMarc Homes
$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
South end 4BR
$925,000
$68k in Upgrade
$808,000
Floating Hm
$449,000
North Bothell
$415,000
Beautifully updated 4BR/3BA on South End. Vaulted ceilings, hdwds, 2 fireplaces, 3 decks, bonus rm. Lovely private bkyd #591016 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414 Michael Scott 206-230-5455
Charming Lake Union Floating Home on the desirable log foundation co-op dock. Nice position on the dock of the most adorable community on Lake Union. 1BR/1BA #478218 Doug Shih 206-230-5364
3BR/1.75BA Rambler. Completely re-built North wall & new roof! Add’l updates include: bathrms, kit, new lighting, doors, new paint, tile, carpet & landscaping #594118 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580
This TIMBARK SPRINGS home is like new, barely used! Bright 4 Bedrooms + Office, this exceptional spacious home backs to wildlife protection area & a peaceful pond. #573535 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667
JayMarc Homes
$1,399,950
Brand New Over 3114sf offers 4BR, 3 full baths+ ¾ bath, distinctive formal dining, impressive den. ALL the amenities you’ve come to expect from JayMarc! #591108 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
North End
$738,000
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
Monroe SS
$330,000
Comfortable 4BR, 3.5BA home in pleasant Remington Heights community. Each bedroom has it’s own walk-in closet. Beautiful granite kitchen counter tops #459722 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
MEET OUR BROKERS -SHORT SALE-
$279,900
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
-SHORT SALE-
$264,900
You must see this amazing 3-Level Auburn home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/ laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #564177 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
$184,000
Private drive ends at this cozy 3BD/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
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New on Market
Virtual Tours SHORT SALE
$159,900
Small cabin w/ views of Lake Joy & mountains. 2 BR/1BA, kitchen, bonus room, living room back yard slopes to lake & dock. #401239 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557 James Shute 206-230-5421
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
SHORT SALE
$112,000
Fabulous Sammamish 3rd floor unit just sparkles and shines. Great Mountain views from your private balcony. Ample Kitchen, great counter/cupboard space. 1BR/1BA. #517816 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Amanda D. Reynolds
Previews International
Broker
(206) 639.4901 AmandaReynolds@cbbain.com I absolutely LOVE all the people I meet being a Broker in Real Estate! I am an entrepreneur and professional marketing/advertising specialist, certified Toast Master Speaker, advocate and negotiator in real estate. And I host an internet radio show www.W4CY.com every Saturday from 1-2pm Pacific Time, bringing balance to my audience on Health & Wealth. Let’s talk about YOUR real estate future! Are you where you want to be? I can help get you there.
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