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‘Leap for Green’ is Saturday The annual Leap for Green community sustainability fair is from noon until 4 p.m., Saturday April 26 at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Find out how you can make a difference for our planet and have fun too. Visit www.mercergov. org.
Staff recommends Planning Commission reopen public hearing process
Preschool Circus is (also) Saturday Get ready for fun at the Preschool Association’s annual Circus and fundraiser between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, at Mercer Island High School. Entry is free. Tickets sold for games and rides. There will be food trucks, pony rides and prizes. See www.mercerisland preschoolassociation.org for more.
Find out about bilingual education Considering a bilingual education for your children? Come hear from Professor Fred Genesee about the value of bilingual education at 6 p.m, April 30, at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Free and open to the public. For more, see Page 15.
Breakfast of Champions April 30 Visit with educators and friends at the annual Breakfast of Champions breakfast at 7 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, at Mercer Island High School. Each year, proceeds from the breakfast are utilized by the non-profit Mercer Island Schools Foundation, to fund dozens of programs and grants to enhance learning for the students of the Mercer Island School District. For more, go to www.mercerislandschoolsfoundation.com
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One-year-old Bailey sits down to count her eggs with the help of her dad, Jiagen Eep, at the city’s annual Egg Hunt at Mercerdale Park on April 19. Despite the rain, hundreds came to look for eggs.
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Tho Tran can remember cooking even as a teenager in a Thai refugee camp. Born in Vietnam, Tran would watch his mother, memorizing the careful cadence of her movements as she weighed out ingredients. “Everybody can cook, but the key is pacing,” said Tran, who recently joined Phobulous as its new chef. “It’s like a science, and Vietnamese is different from all other [cuisines].” Tran comes to Phobulous after seven years at Monsoon, an upscale Vietnamese restaurant with branches in Seattle and Bellevue, and menu items infused with French and Northwest flavors. At Monsoon,
cessful.” At 14, Tran left his family and Vietnam to serve in a minor camp in Thailand. The move was a risky one, but his parents wanted a better life for him. Many young Vietnamese men disappeared into comhe served as a sous chef, man- munist labor camps when they aging cooking staff and tast- turned 18, some never to be ing each dish before it left the seen again. Tran heard horror kitchen for a customer’s table. stories of those encampments But Tran traded that in for from friends – stothe cozy atmories of fatigue and sphere and a single bowl of slower pace of rice a day. Thailand Phobulous. offered some sliv“To be honer of opportunity. est with you, Young men could [working at be sponsored by the Monsoon] was church, relatives or Tho Tran, chef at Phobulous Westerners interesteasier than here because here, I ed in adoption. have to manage the whole kitchAfter about eight months, an en. Everything I do is by myself. uncle helped the church sponsor Of course, I have people helping him and Tran took his leave. In here. But all the meat, the soup, 1989, he left for California. I have to cook because consis“Somehow I learned to live tency is key,” he says. “That’s what makes a restaurant sucCHEF | PAGE 9
“I took what I learned from most restaurants and my mom.”
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City Council revisited discussion on the Coval Long Plat, the site of a proposed 18 townhouses, Monday night just past Reporter deadline. Staff recommended that council direct the Planning Commission to reopen the public hearing process for additional fact finding with the understanding that many questions had gone unanswered when Council rejected preliminary plans for the historic Island home in February. At the time, Council asked if it
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Get ready to Leap for Green On April 22, 2014, more than one billion people around the world took part in the 44th anniversary of Earth Day. From towns and villages like Mercer Island to huge cities from Beijing to Cairo, Melbourne to London, Rio to Johannesburg, and New Delhi to New York, communities everywhere voiced their concerns for the planet, and are ready to take action to protect it. Island residents are invited to join in between noon and 4 p.m. this Saturday,
April 26, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center for the seventh annual Leap for Green community sustainability fair. This year's theme is “Learn - Act - Impact.” Join friends and neighbors for this fun-filled day of children's activities, entertainment, food and information as local vendors, educators and entertainers share how kids and adults can learn, act and then impact sustainability in our community.
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Plastic bag ban is now in effect As of Earth Day, April 22, a new ordinance that bans single-use, plastic carryout bags at retail stores is now in effect. The ordinance is modeled after similar requirements adopted in many other Washington communities. The new regulation is intended to reduce plastic litter, minimize harm to fish and other marine animals, and encourage consumers to purchase more sustainable, long-lived, reusable bags, the city said. Plastic bags do not biodegrade, instead breaking down into smaller and smaller pieces that are often consumed by fish and birds and other wildlife. Stores are still allowed to distribute standard paper grocery bags. Unlike many other regional cities with
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bag regulations, the City Council elected not to impose a mandatory five cent pass-through charge on paper grocery bags. There are exceptions. For more information on what is acceptable and other nuances of the ordinance, go to http://www.mercergov. org/Page.asp?NavID=3005.
a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mercer Island City Hall (9611 SE 36th Street). Take dropoffs to the west side of the building, in the loading dock area. This one-day event provides residents with a no-cost, anonymous collection of unwanted and expired prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines.
An Island man working as an acupuncturist in Everett was arrested last week for allegedly sexually abusing patients at his Everett-area practice and claiming the conduct was treatment, according to a story published by the Everett Herald Friday, April 18. According to police reports and a search warrant filed in the Everett Division of Snohomish County District Court, Kuo Ching Yee, 79, has touched female patients inappropriately and engaged in other unwelcome sexual conduct. He was booked into the county jail in Everett on Wednesday for investigaClean out your medicine cabinet. Protect our kids, families and environment by properly disposing of your unwanted and expired medicines. Medicines in the home are a leading cause of accidental poisoning, and flushed or trashed medicines can end up polluting waterways. Rates of prescrip-
tion of three counts of indecent liberties. Records show it’s the second time that Yee has faced sexual misconduct allegations since being licensed to practice acupuncture in 1986. The state Department of Health investigated reports between 1990 and 1992 that Yee had inappropriately touched female patients. Yee kept his license after entering a 1992 agreement with state regulators including conditions he sought a sexual deviancy evaluation and agreed to only treat female patients in the presence of a woman who could monitor his conduct. The Snohomish County Sheriff 's Office learned that Yee has had a monitor, but the woman has not always been present when he was treating patients. tion drug abuse are alarmingly high: Over half of teens abusing medicines get them from a family member or friend, including the home medicine cabinet, and often without anyone’s knowledge. For questions call 2757743 before April 26.
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The new playground at Luther Burbank Park is the recipient of the 2014 ‘Cultural Competency’ award by the Washington Recreation and Parks Association. The Mercer Island Preschool Association helped with both the funding and design for the new facility. Above, despite the heavy rain, work continues on the new Southend fire station. At left, trucks and equipment are parked behind the site next to an Airstream trailer and other vehicles at the Storage Court in the South-end Shopping Center. Staff photos
MI Firefighters honored The Mercer Island Firefighters held their annual awards banquet for 2013. Honors were given to Firefighter Scott Logsdon for Firefighter of the Year.
Logsdon has been with the department since 2008. Battalion Chief Shawn Matheson, who joined the department in 1987, was selected as Fire Officer of the Year.
Honored for play The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department was honored earlier this month by the Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) at its annual 2014 Awards Banquet at Seattle’s Magnuson Park. Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Business and Operations Superintendent, Jana Raasch, is the recipient of the 2014 President’s Award. Raasch was recognized for her contributions in developing WRPA’s new Strategic Plan.
The Strategic Plan update consists of WRPA’s mission and vision statements, strategic goals and initiatives that are built on a foundation of core values and principles. Updating the plan proved to be a major undertaking, including surveys, focus groups, and other forms of research. The new Luther Burbank Playground was awarded the spotlight award for Cultural Competency. “We wanted a new playground that was not only ADA-accessible, but we wanted play features that everyone could enjoy,” said
Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director. The Parks Department partnered with the Mercer Island Preschool Association in designing and fundraising for the playground. The playground features unique play structures, such as a second-story play structure, wheelchair access and an ADA-compliant merrygo-round. City parks and recreation representatives and landscape architects from across the state gathered to honor WRPA individuals and organizations for their contributions to the field.
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School briefs School District More speakers announces chang- needed for MIHS es to open enroll- Career Day May 13 ment status Mercer Island High Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano has announced that district enrollment is closed to new non-resident student applicants and applications from students who were granted nonresident enrollment for the remainder of the 2013-14 school year after becoming nonresidents during this year, due to inadequate space, facilities and staff. The district does allow certain non-resident students to apply for nonresident status. According to Administrative Policy 3141, the district accepts certain non-resident students’ applications, if those students and their schoolage siblings were previously enrolled under district policy prior to the 2013-14 school year. As provided for in state law, children of district employees, children of its contracted services employees and children of military families are allowed to attend as nonresident students and must submit the appropriate application.
School is asking for another 20 community volunteers to discuss their jobs and industries at a May 13 Career Day for freshmen and juniors between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. “We have such a wealth of experience in this community from which our students can find inspiration,” said Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. “It would be a tremendous benefit to our students if some of our community members would speak about different industries and what it takes to start a career in those industries.” If interested potential presenters are asked to submit their name, title, company, industry and contact information online at www.mercerislandschools.org. Presenters will be allotted two back-toback 30-minute sessions to share experiences specific to their careers. The district has extended the deadline for accepting volunteers and nominations through April 22. Questions about the
well as the partnership between the high school, the district and the wider Mercer Island community.” “So many schools in our state are doing good work to make a difference for kids,” Dorn said. “These awards represent some of the best. It’s an honor to recognize them and celebrate their success.”
process or presentations should be sent to Charlie Hilen at charlie.hilen@ mercerislandschools.org.
MIHS earns state Achievement Award for ‘Overall Excellence’ Orchestra’s Mercer Island High ‘Disney & Dessert’ School was named a recipient of the 2013 Washington event is Sunday Achievement Award for ‘Overall Excellence’ Wednesday, April 16 by Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn and the Washington State Board of Education. W a s h i n g t o n Achievement Award winners are selected based on statewide assessment data for the three previous years. The award is given in six categories: Overall Excellence, High Progress, Reading Growth, Math Growth, five-year graduation rate and English Language Acquisition. “This distinction is indicative of our staff ’s commitment to meet the needs of our students,” said Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. “The award for ‘Overall Excellence’ at Mercer Island High School is a reflection of the tremendous work of our students and staff as
The third time is the charm for the school district orchestras’ Disney & Dessert fundraiser now set for Sunday, April 27. After first rescheduling because of the Super Bowl, then being cancelled by a surprise winter storm, the Mercer Island school orchestras are set to serve up tunes and treats at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 in the MIHS Commons. The family friendly event will feature a dessert buffet and lively performances of Disney tunes by the district’s high school orchestra and the Islander Middle School orchestra, dressed in costume. Tickets are $10 in advance from MIHS orchestra students or online at TeamO-MI. org, and $15 at the door. All proceeds support the Mercer Island School’s orchestra programs, from grades five through twelve.
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Mercer Island Preschool Association’s 48th annual Circus is Saturday On April 26, the Mercer Island Preschool Assocation will hold their largest fundraising event of the year — the 48th Annual “Circus!” The event is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Mercer Island High School. There will be something for everyone, from pony rides to bouncy houses, cupcake walks to local entertainers. The Circus is a large-scale event, with a small-town homespun feel. Generations of local families and businesses have been involved with planning, volunteering, sponsoring and executing this community event over its 48-year history. Since 1966, Circus has grown into a festival that attracts hundreds of families from all over Seattle and the Eastside with food, games and activities including pony rides, Dizzy’s Tumble Bus, bouncy houses, face painting, cupcake walks, carnival games, a mini classic car show, the chance to meet a Seattle Seahawk player and more. This year, Circus also welcomes Ezell’s Express food truck featuring Ezell’s Famous Chicken, along with several other food trucks, donuts and even a coffee cart for the grownups. “This year’s Circus is
going to be epic. Bring the kids and come hungry,” encouraged event chairs Stephanie Wyss and Katie Penny Shea. “I’m so excited to take my son to his first Circus! He’s really excited about the pony rides and I’m looking forward to some of that Ezell’s fried chicken,” said MIPA publicity co-chair Megan Shay. “Circus is going to be a great time for families, and the money really benefits the community,” she added. Proceeds from Circus go towards MIPA’s grant program, which helps fund: • Local parks including Dragon Park and Mercerdale Park (a.k.a. “Train Park”). • The new playground at Luther Burbank Park, which MIPA donated $98,000 toward in 2013. • Local libraries, including resources and programs for children. • Social service organizations, including Mercer Island Youth & Family Services and others. • Other worthy groups helping children beyond the Island. • Preschool scholarships for families in need, which MIPA donates approximately $8,000 annually to fund. Established in 1937, MIPA is a PTA affiliate and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. MIPA membership includes nearly 200 local families. For more information, visit the MIPA website at www.mipreschoolassociation.org.
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“No, I only take a bag if I really need it.” BEN JUSTUS Lawyer Seattle
To the editor All invited to important library meeting April 30 As members of the Concerned Citizens Committee, we have talked with hundreds of patrons outside the library about the upcoming remodel and closure. Each weekend, residents and visitors from off-island remind us of the central role the Mercer Island library plays in their lives and the lives of all our children. Many of you have shared your love of the special elements of the library, and your hopes that these will be preserved during the remodel. Members of our Concerned Citizens group share your passion for our library, and have attended King County Library Service Board of Trustees meetings in January, February and March. Please join us for the April Board meeting at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St., in Federal Way. The telephone is (253) 839-0257. Show the Board you support our goals of first, preserving the special elements of our library and next, shortening the closure time for updating the electrical, technology, and HVAC systems. We will be presenting the signed petitions asking KCLS to provide comparable library facilities when the library is closed, if it needs to be closed. If you need a ride to the meeting, please email us at libraryremodel@ gmail.com and we will arrange a ride for you. Meg Lippert, Secretary, Concerned Citizens Committee for the Mercer Island Library
Island Rotary responds to ‘graffiti ‘ complaint
appreciate the cooperation and support from the runners, car drivers and community. Our event is considered the best This letter is in response to Ted A. half marathon in the northwest and Ritter’s recent letter to the editor per- has consistently had 4,000 runners. It taining to the Rotary Run. takes over 300 volunteers the day of We appreciate your comments. The the race and months of planning. Rotary Club is always Our main goal is interested in improving to put on a commuthis annual event. As to nity event that will be your concern about the enjoyed by the runners, Send your letters to: road markings, I have spectators, Islanders editor@mi-reporter.com. been told by our race and Island businesses Keep it brief, courteous, chairman Dawn Naye while raising money and sign your name. that we do not use the for colon cancer awarewash away chalk on the ness, polio eradication, roads because the lines Mercer Island Youth must be placed on Friday night and and Family Services and other chariwould wash away if it rained Saturday ties. All the profits go to charities. or Sunday. We will look into the posOnce again thank you for your sibility of other means of marking the concern for our community and I course next year. We have made many would like to invite you to one of our changes through the years to facilitate Rotary Club meeting as my guest. We the runner and the community. We meet every Tuesday at noon at the do the very best we can to leave the Community center. Island cleaner than we found it. We realize that there are inconveniences Dr. Bob Lewis the Sunday morning of the race and
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The plastic bag ban goes into effect this week. Will it change how you shop?
“No, I use reusable bags.” TAWNYA MCCLURKIN Mom Mercer Island
“I don’t think so.” ROBERTA STEWART Retired Mercer Island
“Not for me, I keep my bag in the car.” ANGELA JOHNSON Substitute Teacher Mercer Island
“No, I’ll just pay the nickel.” DORIS LOFTON Retired Mercer Island
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Support of Schools Foundation is critical for students | Island Forum On Tuesday, April 29, more Schools Foundation allows than 500 community us to leverage our operating members and staff who are budget to enrich the educacommitted to the continued tional programs offered to success of our students our students and to our staff. will gather at the anFor example, your dollars in nual Mercer Island Schools funding teachers will enable Foundation Breakfast of us to provide the needed Champions. Each year, professional the money raised development through this breakfast necessary to and the Bridge-the-Gap bring best campaign raises enough practices to money to fund nearly 20 every student. teaching positions at all In 2012, the of our schools. Washington During my seven years State Supreme Dr. Gary as superintendent, this Court ruled Plano spring campaign has that Washraised nearly $5 million ington state for our schools. What a show is not amply funding basic of support by a community education under the state who believes in its public Constitution. The legislature schools. On Feb. 11, you was widely credited with demonstrated confidence making a $1 billion down in us by overwhelmingly payment on a $4 billion approving both a bond promise, but a review of that and levy proposition. Our state funding demonstrates gratitude for your support is that the “down payment” immense. Without your sup- was really closer to $151 milport, we could not fulfill our lion. As a result, the burden vision for students to thrive of funding our schools has in this complex thinking, rested on the shoulders of global and digital world and this community. to sustain their passion and Even with the generous supinspiration for learning. port of the Schools FoundaYour continued support tion and our PTAs, we are of the district through the currently spending about
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$10,125 for the education of each student every year. How does that compare to the rest of the country? Washington is 30th in spending per student and ranks 47th on class size – 47th. Massachusetts and Connecticut spend about $15,000 per student each year while New York spends nearly $20,000. So instead of thinking about “bridging the gap” in state funding, consider that your support is about “building a bridge’” to a world-class education. That’s why your support through the Schools Foundation is so important. Without that local financial support, our students remain too dependent on a state that has been put on notice for inadequately funding our schools. Please join me, community leaders and the families of Mercer Island at the Schools Foundation Breakfast of Champions on Tuesday morning. Dr. Gary Plano Superintendent, Mercer Island School District
A new home for Country Village Preschool and parking all around. The daycare was unable to come to an agreement on the larger of the two After the bittersweet spaces. But Tallon says news that they and other architects are already at daycare facilities would work, figuring out how have to move after the to update the building. school district seized Changes will include back property at its putting in sprinklers, a North Mercer Campus, fire hydrant and buildCountry Village Day ing child-size facilities. CVDS S c h o o l signed a (CVDS) may lease for have a home 10 years in sight. and two CVDS last c o n week worked secutive to finalize a f i v e lease agreey e a r ment at the leases, former site of Sarah Tallon, Board of e f f e c the John L. Trustees t i v e l y Scott offices totaling near City two decades. Hall. The old commerThough CVDS has cial building is a good talked with the school find, said Sarah Tallon, a member of CVDS' Board district about extending of Trustees, but a second its lease, it is tentatively location will be needed scheduled for eviction in to house the preschool's late August. Tallon says younger students, kids the city is aware of their tight schedule. up to two years of age. “They're going to do The new space, the everything they can, smaller of two buildings at 9423 S.E. 36th St. has but they still have to a stretch of green that follow the rules,” she can serve as a play space explained. “They understand. They've been very By Celina Kareiva ckareiva@mi-reporter.com
“[Families] have been very willing to support us in this uncertain time.”
responsive.” At Thursday's school board meeting and special joint council meeting, executive director Linda Tepper, spoke on behalf of CVDS requesting an extension of their North Campus lease. Youth Theatre Northwest had previously offered to relocate first, allowing the school district to begin construction on that plot of land to buy CVDS and Little Acorn more time. No promises were made, but Tallon was hopeful. “Families have been super supportive,” she said. “They're very committed and we already have great enrollment for the fall. They're very willing to support us in this uncertain time.”
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Police FRAUD: An Island man was at the bank preparing to finance a real estate purchase when the bank advised him of a Verizon account that had been sent to collections. He told the bank clerk he does not use that carrier. He contacted Verizon to report the fraud.
THURSDAY | 10 STOLEN PROPERTY: A stolen Mercedes Benz from recovered from an openair garage in the 3000 block of 80th Ave. S.E. was discovered with no apparent damage. No keys were found, but it was processed for fingerprints on several plastic water bottles, a plastic bag and a sunglass clip. It was removed by StarBucks Towing.
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25-year-old Mercer Island man was pulled over for failing to transfer his title within 45 days of his vehicle purchase. The driver presented a citation from Kirkland Police for the same violation from Apr. 12. After the patrol officer ran his name through NORCOM, he recognized a failure to appear notice, arrested the driver and transferred him to Kirkland Police. INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A 17-year-old Mercer Island boy injured his hands after falling off his bike and hitting city property in the 6700 block of Island Crest Way.
SUNDAY | 13 TRAFFIC OFFENSE: A Renton man driving a 1993 Ford Bronco with a suspended license and three incidents of failing to appear in court was arrested, processed and released at the Mercer Island Police Department. BURGLARY: A family in the 2000 block of 80th Ave. S.E. was burglarized between noon and 3:45 p.m. while the residence was occupied. A wallet, garage door opener, car keys and iPhone were among the items stolen. INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A bicyclist from Kenmore filed an informational report with Mercer Island Police after sustaining injuries to her left elbow, forearm and left cheek. She claims to have hit a raised tree root on an asphalt section of the bike trail near the Lid Park. CAR THEFT: A Subaru Legacy stolen overnight from a house in the 2500 block of 81st Ave. S.E. was impounded by Washington State Patrol after it crashed against a jersey barrier mid-span on
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Islander’s Toyota truck in the 2900 block of 76th Ave. S.E. Nothing was taken or rummaged through inside the car.
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Margaret “Margy” Elizabeth Witherbee
Margaret “Margy” Elizabeth Witherbee, a resident of Mercer Island since 1958, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, the 12th of April 2014, after battling a long illness. She was born in Orlando, FL December 3, 1924, moved to Tampa as a young woman and met the love of her life, Dale, who preceded her in death. She enjoyed reading, political banter, gardening, traveling to Hawaii and time spent with friends and family at Mercerwood Shore Club. Margy loved to talk! Margy worked in Administration for the Mercer Island Public School District and volunteered at the Thrift Shop in Mercerdale. She is survived by her sons, Bruce, Mark (Janis) and Gary, grandchildren, Kimberly, Mark Jr., Jennifer (Michael), and Justin, great-grandchildren Trevor, Connor, Zloleta, Jeanne and Avery. She is loved deeply and forever by all. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to The Wounded Warrior Program at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. At Margy’s request, the family will not be having a funeral. 1033396
I-90. The thief abandoned it and it was hit by another car. Police linked the car theft to two more prowls that occurred next to the stolen vehicle in the same neighborhood (see below). CAR PROWL: A Mazda 3 was prowled in the parking lot of Mercer Isle Condos. The passenger-side window was broken out and the glove box was rummaged through, though it seemed that nothing was stolen. Fingerprints were lifted from the scene. CAR PROWL: A Buick Le Sabre parked in the 2500 block of 81st Ave. S.E. was left in front of a Mercer Island woman’s apartment at 4 p.m. When she returned at 9 the next morning, she found the passenger-side front window shattered. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
MONDAY | 14 CAR PROWL: A Mercer Island woman’s Jeep Cherokee parked in the 3600 block of West Mercer Way was
broken into and the side window smashed. The vehicle had evidently been rummaged through, but nothing was stolen. Damages were estimated at $250. ACCIDENT: A car stopped at the intersection of S.E. 27th Street and 80th Ave. S.E. was struck from behind by a car traveling east. The driver of the second vehicle said she was not paying attention when she pressed the gas pedal and collided with the stationary car. ACCIDENT: A Seattle woman said she was parked in a lot at S.E. 30th Street and 78th Ave. S.E. when she saw an older woman driving a red Lexus pull into the space next to her. She pulled out and exited the lot. The reporting party noticed red paint transfer and a dent in her fender and assumed the driver of the red Lexus was the culprit. An area check for the vehicle proved negative. FRAUD: A 76-year-old Mercer Island man tried to transfer money out of
Eleanor (Ruth Barber) Malmfeldt
Feb. 12, 1927 - March 16, 2014
Eleanor (Ruth Barber) Malmfeldt died last month from complications from a stroke. She attended The Chaffee School (‘44) in Windsor, CT. She attended Connecticut College, but transferred to Simmons College (‘48) once she married John Ford Malmfeldt. They moved to Mercer Island, WA, where they raised their four children. Ellie was involved with the PTA, Girl Scouts, and worked as the playground lady at East Seattle Elementary School. After earning her MLS at the UW, she returned east, serving as the school librarian at Mansfield Middle School for 23 years. Her oldest daughter Barbara Baldwin (Howard) lives in Texas, as does her first granddaughter Lorraine Heath Smith (Scott), her first great-granddaughter Britney Knight and her only great-grandson Scott Smith, Jr. Her second daughter Kit Malmfeldt lives in Everett, WA. Her daughter Emily Zevenbergen Sistrunk (Jacob) lives in Mill Creek,WA with the youngest of her great-granddaughters Jacey, Jillian, and Jocelyn, “JoJo”. Her only son, Carl John Malmfeldt, lives in Kirkland, WA. Her two youngest grandchildren, John and David Malmfeldt, live on Mercer Island with their mother Laurie Rompannen Malmfeldt (Scott Ruggles). Her youngest daughter [Ellen] Ashley Malmfeldt Shepherd (David) lives in NYC, with grandson Jeremy Elston Shepherd. Her granddaughter Anastasia Ruth Shepherd lives in Denmark. Ellie moved to Charlottesville,VA over ten years ago to be live with Willis Abbey, a friend from Loomis-Chaffee days. A class reunion allowed them to find love in their seventies. She was never happier than she was in these last years. Her increased instability (after coping with a dystrophy called Charcot-MarieTooth all her life) caused her to move into RoseWood Village, just across the street from the Senior Center where Willis plays jazz piano. RoseWood, however, gave her new friends, wonderful care and kindness for which her family is forever grateful. As she requested, there will be no services. Please give a contribution to your favorite charity in remembrance of Ellie. She will be missed by many, especially those loyal friends with whom she loved staying in touch by letter. 1033914
his Ameritrade accounts to other banks, but the two transactions were not approved. They totaled $42,000.
TUESDAY | 15 THEFT: A 66-year-old Mercer Island woman was informed by her accountants that her tax return was rejected because they had already received a tax return for her name and social security number. The reporting party is employed by Providence Hospital, an affiliate of the Catholic Church.
THURSDAY | 17 FRAUD: A 65-year-old Mercer Island man reported his personal information was used to access funds from his checking and savings accounts. There were six transactions from ATMs throughout Texas, totaling $3,000. THEFT: An Island man who is a member of the Seattle Archdiocese was informed by the IRS that his personal information had been compromised. At the time of the report, there were no fraudulent tax returns in his name.
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Dean Mack, Mercer Island School Distirct, 4160 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Mercer Island High School, is located at 9100 SE 42nd Street, in Mercer Island, in King County. This project involves 1 acre of soil disturbance for commercial construction activities. The receiving waters are (2) unnamed tributaries to Lake Washington. Any persons desiring to present their views to the department of Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be submitted to the department of Ecology. Any persons interested in Ecology’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest with-
in thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on April 23, 2014 and April 30, 2014. #1033313. To place a Legal Notice, please call 253-234-3506 or e-mail legals@ reporternewspapers.com
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CHEF | FROM 1 independently. I came here by myself, like a refugee,” Tran recalls. “I came through Thailand to work and was lucky to have survived.” He found work in the kitchen of a Vietnamese restaurant outside of Oakland. After several years in the Bay area, Tran moved to Seattle looking for a change. The menu at Phobulous is the collective influence of Tran’s childhood and his many years of experience in the restaurant industry. “I took what I learned from most restaurants and from my mom because I wanted to keep it true to the Vietnamese tradition,” he said. Tran plans to make sev-
eral changes to the menu in the coming months. He prides himself most on the freshness and high quality of his ingredients. Tran also notes his careful attentiveness. While most Vietnamese restaurants cook their pho broth for six to eight hours, Tran says he does so overnight to draw out the flavor of the bone marrow. Meat is marinated and allowed to sit, and Tran insists on overseeing every menu item to ensure consistency. And while his new gig at Phobulous presents a very different pace from Seattle’s scene, the restaurant culture is just as strong on the Island. “You can see here it’s a small community, but there are a lot of restaurants,” says Tran. “I really like it here.”
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The Mercer Island Sister City Association’ event featuring information and expert tips about traveling in France is between 2 and 5 p.m., March 9, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Register online at myparksandrecreation.com.
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The City and the Mercer Island School District will hold two more open houses for the community to find out more about plans to rebuild and expand Island schools . • From 7 until 8:30 p.m., March 10 at the Islander Middle School library at 8225 S.E. 72nd St. • Between 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, in the Mercer Island High School library at 9100 S.E. 42nd St.
The Mercer Island School District issued tenants of its North Mercer campus on Friday, Feb. 28 a 180-day notice that its lease agreement will terminate Aug. 31. Currently occupying the space are day schools Little Acorn and Country Village, as well as Children’s Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD). Youth Theatre Northwest, also located on the campus, announced their plans to move late last month. “It was a difficult decision for the board,” said boardmember Pat Braman of the decision not to extend the leases. “We understand the needs of the tenants, but we
were clear as landlords that we need that property.” Representatives of Little Acorn, Country Village and CHILD requested lease extensions at the Feb. 27 school board meeting. Representatives of CHILD and Country Village asked the board to extend the agreements to as late as Dec. 31. But for reasons including adequate time to complete the project and minimizing construction costs, the board decided against the extensions. “You can talk to anybody who’s done a home remodel, even if things go well, it goes longer than expected,” said Brandy Fox, who is managing the construction project.”
School district officials say the move shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. “I’m a property manager and I have been since the early ‘90s,” Braman said. “You have to be sure that everything is really clear, and our superintendent and staff have made it really clear all along,” she said. MISD chief operating and financial officer Dean Mack said the district has always been very concerned for the tenants, and informed them five years ago that when the district would need the property, it would be repurposed and they should start looking around for other properties. “Even though we give sixmonths notice at this point, it’s really just perfunctory,” Mack said. From 2003 to 2008, Country Village and CHILD both had fiveyear leases, which were converted to two-year leases from 2008 to 2010. Little Acorn and Youth
Youth Theatre Northwest’s (YTN) 30th anniversary Gala, hosted by comedian and actor Joel McHale, a YTN alumnus, was a resounding success. “Most importantly it was a room filled with supportive people,” said Manuel Cawaling, executive direcdirec tor of the theater. He estimates that just under 300 people attendattend ed, including performers and volvol unteers. It’s an encouraging launch into this latest chapter of YTN history, said Cawaling. “The sense is that people really
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Islander baseball shuts out Bellevue Lawler completes shutout as Islanders deal Bellevue its first KingCo loss
Mercer Island fastpitch falls to first-place Kangs
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Losing 13-1 at home on Wednesday, the Islanders were due for a motivated effort. Against their rivals on Friday, they gave just that. After getting lit up at home by Mount Si earlier in the week, the Mercer Island baseball team took it out on KingCo’s top team Bellevue Friday, April 18, beating the Wolverines 9-0 at Island Crest Park. It was Bellevue’s first KingCo loss of the season, dropping them to 6-1 while the Islanders improved to 5-2 in the conference, tied for second with Mount Si. Pitcher Chris Lawler earned the win, holding the Wolverines to two hits while pitching seven scoreless innings to complete the shutout. “Any time you go out there and get embarrassed 13-1 in your home park against a quality opponent like Mount Si, that’s got to light a little bit of fire in your belly for whoever your next opponent is,” said coach Dominic Woody after the game. “I was definitely happy with the way we responded after that
Mercer Island’s Makenna Pellerin checks the runner at third base against Lake Washington Friday, April 18. The Islanders lost to the Kangs, 6-0 (staff photo). Joseph Livarchik/Staff photos
Above, Keegan Ogard congratulates Jake Stenberg after Stenberg’s second-inning solo home run against Bellevue Friday, April 18 at Island Crest Park. Below, Chris Lawler delivers a pitch during his seven-inning performance Friday. Lawler allowed two hits and no runs against the Wolverines. game. I’m excited, hopefully we can keep this intensity going.” The Islanders’ bats sprung alive right out of the gate, as Mercer Island used a four-run first inning to jump ahead early. A solo home run from Jake Stenberg in the second inning gave the Islanders added breathing room at 5-0. “When we got to five, you could feel the air let out of their dugout,” said Woody. “It was big for us to make sure we got zeros like we did and go ahead and extinguish any rallies they had.” And extinguishing rallies was exactly what the Islanders and Lawler
did. With two on and no outs in the sixth, Lawler pitched his way out of the jam, getting the Wolverines to hit into a double-play and then ground out to end the inning. Then with a
runner on and one out in the seventh, Lawler once again pitched the Wolverines into a double-play to end the game. “He did a great job,
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After a strong start to its season, Mercer Island fastpitch has had a rough go in its return from spring break. Following a 12-2 loss to KingCo’s second-place Mount Si on Monday, the Islanders lost to first-place Lake Washington 6-0 Friday, April 18 at Crestwoods Park Ballfields. The loss marked the team’s fourth in a row, dropping the Islanders to 2-5 in KingCo and 6-6 overall. “Both teams we faced this week have big bats,” said coach Jessica Steinle after Friday’s game. “We just need a hit. It’s clear we took a break and we’re just not seeing the ball well right now.” Despite playing with only nine players against Lake Washington, Mercer Island hung around with the KingCo-leading Kangs in
the game’s opening innings, with neither team scoring until the third inning. But a four-run third inning by Lake Washington ultimately put the Islanders away for the team’s second loss of the week. Camryn Steiner went 2-3 for Mercer Island, while Jane Akiyoshi was 1-2. Heading into spring break, the Islanders were 2-1 in KingCo and 6-2 overall. But without enough players to compete during the break, Mercer Island had to forfeit two games, only to return to action against the conference’s top two teams. With only nine players available, Mercer Island had to play a few people out of position. And the coach wasn’t too thrilled about having two games forfeited. “The 6-2 record sounds beautiful, but when you tack on two forfeits and it sud-
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denly goes to 6-4, it doesn’t sound so pretty anymore,” said Steinle. Prior to the break, Steinle chalked her team’s good start to the Islanders maximizing the most they could get out of the available players. She said the team was doing a better job of making a lot more contact with their bats, something that has since dropped off. “I think hitting-wise is
Smiles were plenty as members of the Double-A Dodgers met players from the Mercer Island High School baseball team during Little League’s Opening Day Saturday, April 19 (photo by Rob Wolf).
BY THE NUMBERS BOYS LACROSSE Friday, April 18 Mercer Island 17, Bainbridge 6 Mercer Island – 17 Bainbridge – 6 Mercer Island – Cooper Johnson 5 goals, 4 ground balls; Peter Mahony 4 goals, 2 assists, 3 ground balls; Brett Bottomley 2 goals, 2 assists, 3 ground balls; Evan Condon 2 goals, 2 assists, 11 ground balls; Chase York 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Jack Vassau 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 ground balls; Reid Fuhr 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Devlin Conway 1 goal, 1 assist, 8 ground balls; Kevin Bernstein 1 assist; Benji Rothenberg 6 saves, 3 ground balls.
BOYS SOCCER Monday, April 14 Mercer Island 2, Lake Washington 1
Mercer Island – Daniel Sims (Nathan Schuler) 1:00; Daniel Espeleta (Sean Bender) 21:00. Lake Washington – Alexander Knox (Liam Knox) 67:00.
Wednesday, April 16 Mercer Island 1, Sammamish 1
Sammamish – (un) 18:00. Mercer Island – Ryan Hill (Sean Nevin) 68:00.
GIRLS LACROSSE Tuesday, April 15 Mercer Island 19, Holy Names 10 Mercer Island – 19 Holy Names – 10 Mercer Island – Holly Waggoner 7 goals, 2 assists; Leah Paborsky 4 goals, 2 ground balls, 1 draw control; Hannah Paborsky, MI, 3 goals, 2 assists, 4 ground balls, 3 draw controls 4 caused turnovers; Katie Harris 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 ground ball, 3 draw controls; June Kissel 2 goals, 1 ground ball, 1 caused turnover; Alle Dunbar 6 saves.
GIRLS TENNIS Tuesday, April 15 Mercer Island 7, Juanita 0 Singles – Caroline Hamilton beat Catherine Ross 6-1, 6-1; Sarah Sweet beat Tess Pate 6-0, 6-3; Sammy Sweet beat Delaney-Deanna Chan 6-0, 6-2; Kimia Preston beat Izzy Jo 6-0, 6-1.
Doubles – Lydia Venditti-Gabby Venditti beat Alizeh Karmali-Maheen Keshani 6-0, 6-0; Caroline Dillon-Julia Glick beat Noel Laursen-Julie Stevens 6-3, 6-3; Kristine Melin-Chloe Gage beat Shannon O’Neil-Abby Bergman 6-0, 6-0. Wednesday, April 16 Mercer Island 7, Kamiak 0 Singles – Lydia Venditti beat Jenna Gilbert 6-1, 6-3; Gabby Venditti beat Elizabeth Norris 6-0, 6-0; Sarah Sweet beat Hannah Hertzog 6-2, 6-0; Miji Suhr beat Jessica Bae 6-0, 6-0. Doubles – Caroline Hamilton-Caroline Dillon beat Annette Song-Hanna Lee 8-1; Jamie Mounger-Catherine Seifert beat Madison Duskin-Michelle Yun 8-0; Fiona Brasfield-Sammy Sweet beat Hira Wagar-Staela Kim 8-0.
GIRLS WATER POLO Thursday, April 17 Mercer Island 5, Bellevue 3 Bellevue – 1 1 0 1 – 3 Mercer Island – 0 1 1 3 – 5 Mercer Island – Michelle Na 2 goals, Alicia Nordal 2 goals, Jacque Li 1 goal, Davis Simmons 2 saves.
BASEBALL | FROM 12 he threw strike ones all night,” said Woody of Lawler’s performance. “They were really aggres-
Sports briefs Islander receives Honorary Mention on Water Polo All American Team Mercer Island grad Sam Sussman received honorary mention on the Collegiate Water Polo Association’s 2013 All American Team, the association announced April 6. Sussman, now
where we need to pick it up,” she said. “Defensively, I feel like we’re a lot stronger now than we were at the beginning of the year. We’re just not doing it offensively, which is a problem. I think they just need to get out of their heads and keep swinging the bat.” Despite her team’s offensive struggles and having to put players out of position, Steinle has been encouraged by the effort from her available players. “Our girls don’t really
quit. We’ll get down, but we don’t quit. That’s not in our vocabulary,” she said. “Even when we’re down to nine players and we’re down by eight runs or nine runs, the girls still get out there and swing the bat and try to find a way on, and if they get on base, they’re hungry to steal bases or get advanced. That’s probably the biggest thing, they don’t quit.” Mercer Island will face Interlake at 4:30 p.m. April 23 at South Mercer Playfields.
sive. It looked like that was part of their plan, to get their axe on him early, knowing that he’s typically in the zone. It seemed like he had his breaking ball going pretty good and did a great job of keeping them
off-balance.” Next, Mercer Island will travel to Sammamish to take on the Totems at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 at Sammamish High School.
a first-year medical student at the University of Washington, helped take the 2013 Huskies to the division title game, where they were runners-up to Oregon in the Northwest Championships. Last year, Sussman was named to the Northwest Division’s 1st Team. He ranks 9th at UW for career goals and 6th for career assists.
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Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club 5th/6th grade basketball team, the Bluejays, won its league championship March 10, beating the Golden Eagles 31-28 in the league final. Team members include Will Rogers, Alex Patel, Jaden Krauser, Karun Mokha, Kiran Jacob, Noah Hendelman, Cameron Longwith and Sam Merritt. The Bluejays are coached by Kevin Bernstein and Reid Fuhr.
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THURSDAY | 24 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LUNCHEON:
11:30 a.m. registration and 12-1 p.m. lunch, Apr. 24, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. The 2014 SJCC Ninth Annual Circle of Friends Luncheon will recognize Stan Rosen as the 2014 Samuel and Althea Stroum Spirit of Inspiration Honoree. For information and tickets, go to www. sjcc.org. TOWN HALL MEETING - DRINKING, DRUGS AND THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE: 7-8:30
p.m., Apr. 24, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Everything parents need to know before sending their kid to college, hosted by Dr. Jason Kilmer of the University of Washington. OPEN BOOK CLUB: 7:30 p.m.,
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FRIDAY | 25 MIHS BOYS VARSITY LACROSSE SENIOR NIGHT: 7:30 p.m.,
Apr. 25, Mercer Island High School Stadium, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Join us to honor the seniors in the Mercer Island Boys Lacrosse Program. This event precedes the Varsity Lacrosse game against Bothell Inglemoor at 8 p.m.
SATURDAY | 26 MIPA’S CIRCUS: 10-2 p.m., Apr. 26, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E.
42nd St. The Mercer Island Preschool Association is calling all toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. The Circus is on its way at Mercer Island High School, featuring pony rides, Dizzy’s Tumble Bus, bouncy houses, facepainting, cupcake walks, carnival games and more. Free event. For more information, visit www.mipreschoolassociation.org/mipaevents/circus. LEAP FOR GREEN FAMILY SUSTAINABILITY FAIR: 12-4
p.m., Apr. 26, Mercer Island Community & Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Learn. Act. Impact! Join us for this fun-filled day of children’s activities, entertainment, food and information on how everyone can learn, act and impact sustainability in the com-
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Tickets are now available for this gourmet, Frenchinspired four-course feast with paired wined to be held at Kaspar’s in Seattle. Community members are invited and encouraged to join us. For tickets or more information, contact Linda Todd at 232-4570 or visit www.brownpapertickets. com/event/593568.
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The Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center will host two Holocaust Remembrance Day programs open to the community. At the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island a candle lighting and memorial service with a performance by students from the Seattle Hebrew Academy, and comments and music with Rabbi Jim Mirel and Rivy Poupko Kletenik. A second event will take place at Kane Hall on Seattle’s UW campus from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Holocaust survivor Josh Gortler, author David Laskin, and Dr. Daniel Chirot will speak on the topics of family and memory.
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Members of Rotary International started the Probus movement in the United Kingdom. The first Probus Club meeting was held in 1966. The name Probus comes from the first three letters of “PROfessional” and “BUSiness” because the first members were retirees who had professional and business backgrounds. By coincidence, Probus is also a Latin word meaning “honest.” In 1974, Probus expanded to New Zealand and in 1976, to Australia. Norris Bevan of Bellevue discovered Probus while at a Rotary International convention in Australia in 1987 and brought the idea to the United States. The Mercer Island Probus Club, second Probus Club in the U.S., held its first meeting on June 8, 1988, with 50 charter members. Jim Horn, then mayor of Mercer Island, read an official City proclamation welcoming Probus to Mercer Island. Dick Chappelle was the Club’s first president. Today the club has about 160 members from Mercer Island, Seattle, Bellevue and other Eastside communities. It remains one of the largest Probus clubs in the U.S. The Club is seeking to expand its membership. So, if you are retired or nearing retirement age, come to a meeting as a guest or call to learn more about Probus. On the first Wednesday of each month, Mercer Island Probus Club members and guests meet for a social get-together and an opportunity to expand
their horizons. Probus is a club well-suited to newly retired men and women who want to stay connected and continue to learn. Everybody is welcome to join. The Club meets at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church starting at 10:30 a.m. The morning begins with friends and neighbors enjoying coffee and doughnuts. At 11 a.m. members convene to hear a guest speaker. In the past year, speakers have given presentations on a wide variety of topics. Dr. Al Skinner traced the history of maritime exploration of the West Coast from 1519 to 1846. Robert Kierstead of the U.S. Secret Service explained that agency’s mission in fighting counterfeiting, financial fraud, and cybercrime. Members heard about “Big Bertha’” from David Sowers, the Deputy Administrator of Operations for the Washington State Department of Transportation, who spoke about the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement and SR-99 tunnel. Dr. James AuBuchon, president and CEO of the Puget Sound Blood Center, described the full scope of the blood donor program and also discussed the Center’s extensive role in studying transfusion medicine and conducting related research, including work to improve cures for cancer and many bloodrelated diseases There are also field trips to places of interest. During the past year, members visited several sites on the Mountains to Sound Greenway (Snoqualmie Point Park, Cedar River Watershed, and Tolt-MacDonald Park). They also toured the Puget Sound Blood Center’s Donor Testing and Virology Laboratory in Renton. In December each year,
the Club has a well-attended holiday luncheon. For information, please contact Dr. Chuck Wischman, Club President, at chuckwischman@hotmail.com or 919-8003 or contact Ron Kaufman, Membership Chairman, at ronkauf@comcast.net or 232-8200.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | Page 15 Fred Genesee of McGill University in Montreal believes that bilingualism used to be a necessity primarily for immigrants. Professor Genesee specializes in research on brain function in early dual language learners because he believes that language is central to a child’s learning abilities. His findings have been published in numer-
ous books and publications. Professor Genesee will speak on the value of bilingual education at 6 p.m, April 30, at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. This event is free and open to the public. For more contact Michele Silbey at 275-3533 x289 or micheles@fasps.org.
Youth Theatre Northwest presents its final production of their 30th anniversary season with ‘Peter Pan,’ opening on April 25. For information and tickets visit www.youththeatre.org.
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‘78 MERCURY Marquis Classic. Reliable! Good condition! New rebuilt 470 engine, 4 new tires, radiator & battery. White with red vinyl top. Well maintained & records inG O L D E N D O O D L E cluded. Asking $2,500. Puppies, 8 weeks old. 8 O B O. M a r k 2 0 6 - 8 2 4 - 1999 GMC Sierra and 1 9 9 9 Ko m fo r t F i f t h F e m a l e s , 3 M a l e s . 1713 Des Moines. Wheel for sale. Tr uck R e a d y t o g o. Fa m i l y Advertise your has 59,000 miles & 2 raised, current on shots upcoming garage wheel drive. Trailer has and worming, dew claws 34,000 towed miles & r e m o v e d . B l o n d a n d sale in your local ver y well maintained. Dark Gold. CKC Regis- community paper Both in excellent conditered, $800. Call Cat at and online to reach tion, no pets or smokers. 253-350-4923 (Auburn) thousands of households $ 1 3 , 0 0 0 f o r b o t h o r $7,000 for fifth wheel & in your area. hitch. Call 206-250-3016 Call: 800-388-2527 for more information.
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SHORT SALE
$64,900
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