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Plastic bag ban is on the menu
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Special needs party at St. Monica A ‘Fun Beyond Limits’ party will be hosted by St. Monica Parish and Mercer Island families from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The free event will feature a costume contest, games, food and crafts. All ages are welcome and guests should RSVP to Erica Cohen Moore at (206) 382-4852 or ericac@seattlearch.org.
Council agrees regulating plastic bags is both symbolic and necessary By Mary L. Grady
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All-Island Band Night is Oct. 18
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Islander Alida Scalzo powers through the Twilight XC Invitational in Marysville, Wash., on Oct. 5.
Young Islander band musicians will join the Mercer Island High School marching band at halftime on the field at Islander stadium during the football game against Liberty High School on Oct. 18. The game starts at 7 p.m. Parking around the stadium will be limited.
Voters hear from 8 vying for city office
WSDOT tolling meeting is Oct. 21
The annual voters forum, held at Islander Middle School last Tuesday, brought together candidates for the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors and the City Council. Held in the Islander Middle School library, 150 attended. Dave Myerson and Adair Dingle, both running unopposed for their seats, are fairly fresh from their recent vote to place a second, greatly reduced and revised bond proposal to renovate and expand schools. The $98.8 million bond issue is about half of the first bond proposal that was soundly defeated by voters last spring. Myerson said that he feels the
Plan ahead to attend a public meeting regarding I-90 tolling hosted by WSDOT on Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. WSDOT officials are looking for input and comments.
The shelves are bare The Mercer Island Youth and Family Services food bank is low on food. The bank serves Islanders who are in need. To help, contact Cheryl Manriquez at (206) 275-7869.
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new bond proposal is the correct way to upgrade schools and reduce overcrowding in Island schools. The new proposal is a “reasonable response” to the needs of the school district after the first bond was defeated, he said. Dingle, running for her third term, said that in considering whether or not to run for another term on the board, she was motivated by two factors. The first was the clear message that voters sent when they defeated the first bond issues and next, that expectations for student performance was so much higher. She said that she, too, is confident that the new proposal is the right one and urged all to support it.
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The public process around the costs and designs brought real results, she said. Dingle noted that those with doubts can educate themselves and consider taking a more active role in the School Board’s deliberations on any topic. “There are many ways that people can be more involved in the process,” she said. People can watch meetings live, or online, as the School Board now meets in the City Council chambers, where the meetings are on television. There are newsletters and updates on the school district website, she said. Myerson also told Islanders that the cost to educate a student in Mercer Island is approximately $12,000 per student — significantly less than some neighboring school districts, where the average cost per student is as high as $16,000 or $17,000. The cost is less here because the buildings are already paid for, he said. All candidates were asked how
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The city manager of Mercer Island will be the guest speaker at the Historical Society meeting, at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21. The meeting will be held at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.
It was inevitable that the Mercer Island City Council would set about to ban one-use plastic bags. It is part of the sustainability effort now embraced by the council as it hopes to meet its climate protection measure that it set out for itself more than five years ago. In May of 2007, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1389, which “commits the city to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through city operations and through community education.” The work program included in the resolution calls for calculating the citywide “carbon footprint,” which is a measure of the impact that
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VOTERS | FROM 1 they viewed the approach taken by the present Council to preventing tolling on I-90. Most agreed that the present approach was best, yet Kevin Scheid chided the Council for being ready to compromise too soon. Scheid, who is running against Council incumbent Dan Grausz, said that even appearing to be willing to negotiate any kind of deal was the wrong approach. Benson Wong, running against Rich Erwin for Pos.
6, the only other contested open seat on the Council, said that he believed the Council had done pretty much everything right in its approach to the issue by hiring a top law firm to push for the EIS. He praised the approach of banding together with other communities in the region. Rich Erwin, Wong’s opponent, and Scheid explained that they, too, were in favor of bringing together all of the communities affected into the discussion. Wong and Grausz emphasized that the most important way to defeat
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tolling was to encourage the passage of the comprehensive funding package for state transportation. Tana Senn, running unopposed for her position, agreed, adding that the many steps already taken have brought together neighboring communities in the discussion about how to pay for finishing SR-520 and maintaining I-90. Erwin added, to that end, that the city needs to be aware of the fact that at least two positions will be open on the Puget Sound Regional Council, the body that has a key role in transportation planning for the region. “It is very important for
our position on tolling,” he said, to have a Mercer Island person on the Council. As for the Town Center and, in particular, the issue of the empty storefronts in the newer apartment buildings, Senn said that the City Council is mulling the formation of an economic development group to help bring ideas and possible tenants to the spaces. Scheid was critical of what he described as a deal made with the developer to allow less parking for the Legacy project. He lamented that the new apartment buildings are not attractive and the town looks like a “cornfield.”
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Autumn leaves light the sky as a man and his son head to the children’s playground at Mercerdale Park last week.
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The topiary deer in the Park on the Lid, at the base of First Hill, will be permanently removed by the city after turning brown from poor soil conditions. Efforts to water, fertilize and specially treat the roots all failed. After testing, Parks and Recreation diagnosed one of the topiaries with root rot, which results from an aggressive, harmful bacteria that can be contracted by other plants nearby. Vandalism was also a problem. “The Arts Council voted at their Oct. 5 retreat not to fund the replacement of the deer due to the continued vulnerability of the plants to disease and vandalism,” Ross Freeman, the city’s sustainability and communications manager, said. “Topiary plants are a specialty item that are not a conventional component of the city’s parks, and long-term maintenance would have been an ongoing challenge.”
Reporter wins four awards in WNPA newspaper contest The staff of the Mercer Island Reporter has won four awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association in the 2013 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced at the 126th annual convention in Olympia on Oct. 4. The contest was judged by the Tennessee Press Association.
Mary L. Grady, editor, won first place for the 2013 Best Editorial Pages across all WNPA member nondaily circulation categories. She also won second place for the Best Education Story, “Without sight or words, Jim Holt taught himself and others,” and third place for Best Government Reporting, “Islanders at Hurricane Sandy work, drive, pray.” Rebecca Mar, reporter, won third place for the Best Personality Profile - Short, “A home for Smokey Joe,” about a cat rescued and
adopted by Ginna Seese. The annual contest honors excellence in news, photography, advertising, special sections and the web, among WNPA member newspapers. This year, 78 newspapers submitted nearly 1,160 entries in the news category. Sound Publishing, Inc., which owns the Mercer Island Reporter and several other community newspapers, including the daily Everett Herald and the Seattle Weekly, won 218 total awards, including 75 firstplace prizes.
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OPINION
Online poll: Do you support the new school bond of $98.8 million? The bond will be on the February ballot? 67.9% said yes. 32.1% said no.
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Wong for council
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enson Wong, a 30-year resident of Mercer Island, has an array of talents and experiences that can be immediately put to good use as we face the tumult of the years ahead. Wong and his wife, Terry, both born in Seattle, have lived on the Island for 30 years. Their two children attended and graduated from Mercer Island public schools. Wong holds an undergraduate degree in political science from Yale University, and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Wong is smart, but low key. His success as an attorney is underscored by his ability to negotiate, his reputation for thorough research and his compassion. Perhaps more than it should, a good portion of his legal practice has been for nonprofit organizations. Wong is also a businessman. Wong and his partners operate a law practice in downtown Seattle. There, he pays rent, hires and fires attorneys, pays his taxes and manages finances and ensures there is enough work for his staff. But it is his public service that stands apart. Wong’s nonprofit and volunteer work has ranged from the very large and complex to the very personal. Wong served for 14 years on the Washington State Public Stadium Authority, appointed by the governor to oversee the $430 million development of Century Link Field. Yet he has found time to serve the poor and elderly. He helps out at Operation Nightwatch on the street in downtown Seattle. And he is the counsel of record for the Kin On organization, a health care network that serves Chinese seniors, which he helped to found and incorporate in 1984. Wong received the Founders Award from the Washington Public Affairs Network for his years of work for public television. He is an officer with the Washington State Bar Association Foundation. Closer to home, he has served on the Mercer Island Community Fund and other committees. A humble man, Wong rarely mentions these types of activities and the accomplishments that they have brought.
Wong’s public service and training as an attorney will help navigate the years ahead.
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To the editor Where will the money come from? I recently asked two City Council candidates what other funding sources were available if I-90 were not tolled. One candidate stated funds could be found by reducing costs. For example, large amounts of money were spent on the EIS for SR-520 as contrasted with the EIS for the I-5 replacement bridge across the Skagit River. I replied that one could not compare the two situations, since one was the expansion of a freeway through a highly populated urban area and wetland while the other was the replacement of a failed bridge section. On further thought, I realized this candidate’s supporters had triggered yet another, perhaps wasteful, EIS relating to the I-90 tolling. Realistically, is it possible to cover the funds raised through tolling by reducing government expenses? When pressed for sources of funding, the candidate supported an increase in the gas tax. The recent failure of the legislature to raise the gas tax for the I-5 bridge across the Columbia River does not bode well for I-90. How are Mercer Islanders going to persuade legislators all across the state to raise the gas tax so we can have a special exemption from tolling? It is easy for candidates to state positions that please the electorate but are unrealistic. Many candidates will tell us what we want to hear while candidates who tell us the truth risk our ire. We then complain that politicians don’t keep their election promises. My hope for this election is that the more sensible, realistic electorate will prevail. Carol Friends
Support for school bonds Mercer Island is a special place. It’s why we all chose to live here and raise our families here. It’s also why we are all seeking to serve on the City Council — to make sure it stays special. But what really makes our city unique is our excellent schools. It is for this reason that we have joined together to endorse the new school bond that will be on the ballot in February 2014. Mercer Island has great schools, but they are severely overcrowded, and projections show that the district will continue this strong enrollment for the foreseeable future. This year more than 700 students are in 34 portable classrooms. In fact, over 400 elementary children are in portables — that’s an entire school! Our overcrowded schools are impacting student’s education: common areas are crowded and overscheduled; lunch times are compressed; play space is constricted by portables, and parking and traffic are very congested. The 2014 school bond will add
more capacity at all grade levels. The bond will build a new elementary school and expand the middle and high schools — every school will benefit by getting more space. In developing the bond, the school board listened to community feedback and acted. The cost is half the previous bond; it’s focused on fixing overcrowding with no swimming pool or stadium improvements; and it maintains the investments that have been made in our schools. Candidates for public office often don’t agree on many things. But when it comes to securing the future success of Mercer Island schools, finding common ground is easy. We all believe that the school bond is the best solution and urge you to vote ‘yes.’ Rich Erwin, Dan Grausz, Kevin Scheid, Tana Senn and Benson Wong Candidates for Mercer Island City Council
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What do you think of Malala, a 16-year-old girl, being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize? Online poll Do you plan to go to the Oct. 21 WSDOT meeting, about I-90 tolling, at Mercer Island High School? We want to know what you think. Vote in the ‘Question of the Week’ poll at www.mi-reporter.com.
“I think it’s fantastic. Go girl!” LORALIE PARKER Bellevue
”I think it’s awesome. I’ve heard sound bites of her on the radio and she sounds amazing.” GARY MARSHALL Bellevue
“I thought it was OK. There are so many deserving people — it’s hard to pick.” JANETTE MILLER FIELDS Atlanta, Georgia
“For someone with the strength of courage like that ... I applaud her. She is a brave soul.” SHARLYNNE WAGNER Edmonds
“I think she’s very courageous. I’m sorry she didn’t win.” DIANE GORDON AND GRANDDAUGHTER, OLIVIA | Lynnwood
Few attend WSDOT meeting on tolls By Brandon Macz
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At a sparsely attended forum to gather input from Eastside residents about a legislative proposal to toll the Interstate 90 bridge at the crosslake Washington corridor, many were upset that they may end up footing the bill to complete the State Route 520 bridge replacement program. They say SR-520 is a separate issue that shouldn’t affect them as non-users. The Oct. 10 meeting at Bellevue College was the first of three to be hosted by the Washington State Department of Transportation, which is gathering feedback about the proposed tolling and viable alternatives for the state Legislature to consider. The transportation department plans to complete Eastside SR-520 improvements by summer 2014 and replace the floating bridge from Seattle to Medina by 2016, which is being funded by current tolling on the highway. But the final leg of the project — improvements to the Interstate 5/SR-520 interchange in Montlake — is suffering a $1.4 billion shortfall. “The target is to say, how do you will that $1.4 billion from Montlake to the 520 corridor,” said Craig Stone, assistant secretary for WSDOT’s tolling division. I-90 options being explored for funding SR-520 are proposed variable tolls from Seattle to Bellevue that could cost drivers heading
east, west or both, but also suggests certain free routes heading in and out of Mercer Island, where residents have no other alternative. “It’s always a unique situation to have an island that’s in the middle of a bridge and has a city,” Stone said, adding that residential options for Mercer Island could also be placed on the table. Mercer Island City Councilmember Mike Cero, who attended the forum, said the Council is trying to determine if the state has the legal authority to toll the interstate to pay for the SR-520 project using the Value Pricing Pilot Program administered by the Federal Highway Administration, which has final say over the matter. Cero said the VPPP is meant to relieve congestion and not to make money for other projects. “It’s bad policy to use one facility to pay for another facility. The people who are paying for it aren’t using it,” he said. “We’ve hired attorneys and have sent a letter to the governor and FHWA challenging the legal authority to toll I-90 under the VPPP program.” Speaking before the transportation department on behalf of the I-90 Users Coalition, Will Knedlik was granted about two minutes to make his point in a near-empty room at the college’s cafeteria building. He said combining I-90 and SR-520 into one corridor to justify toll-
ing is disingenuous, and will cause more congestion rather than alleviate it. He told the Bellevue Reporter that I-90 is also important for eastern and central Washington as a freight corridor. “Eastern and central Washington — this corridor is really their life blood,” Knedlik said. “These are critical issues that we don’t think are being taken into account.” Mike Pierce of Bellevue shared the sentiments of the few who came out to the meeting, but said he didn’t think appealing to the transportation department would affect the eventual outcome. “ They’ve already decided to do it,” he said. “The corridor has already been completed.” Alternatives to tolling I-90 that have been brought up include an increase to the state’s gas tax, a King County motor vehicle excise tax, adjusting tolls on SR-520, a transportation benefit district and a road use charge. An express toll lane is one of the latest ideas to surface. Stone pointed out that the federal gas tax hasn’t increased since 1993, and understands that there would be some fight on the east side of the state over increasing the state gas tax to pay for a western Washington priority. Cero said he could see supporting such an increase. “The gas tax is a very efficient tax,” he said, “and there’s a lot of support for it.” The next forum will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, at Mercer Island High School, followed by a forum from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.
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Islanders urged to attend WSDOT meeting Oct. 21 at Mercer Island High School Although Mercer Island’s recent collective actions have slowed the legislature’s rush to toll I-90, the state continues to press in that direction. We urge you to attend the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) meeting at Mercer Island High School on Monday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. to express your views. Visit WSDOT’s I-90 tolling website for details. As far back as October 2008, when the City of Mercer Island reaffirmed its concern over the potential impacts of tolling I-90 (Resolution 1402), your local government has engaged decisively in the issue on behalf of its citizens. The WSDOT has proposed tolling of I-90 as a means to fund budget shortfalls on the new state highway 520 bridge. But the proposal will result in disproportionate adverse impacts to residents, employees, the local economy, the school district, city government, religious institutions, and all people who have no choice but to use I-90. As a result, the city vigorously opposes the I-90 tolling plan. Ultimately, any final tolling decision
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has obtained: a joint letter from 12 mayors to the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) asking for a study of funding alternatives; unanimous support from the 35-member Sound Cities Association; and a state bill (initiated by Sen. Litzow and supported by Rep. Clibborn) requiring WSDOT to undertake the full EIS study of its tolling proposal and explore non-toll funding sources. 3. We launched an active public information program that includes email updates to residents, reports at nearly every Council meeting, and public presentations. (Credit must also go to the ‘No Toll on I-90’ citizens group for their tireless outreach efforts.) What comes next: a) The public meeting on Oct. 21 is part of the full EIS process, which WSDOT expects to complete in about a year. b) A special legislative session for transportation funding will likely be held in December 2013. c) The city will keep a close eye on the upcoming PSRC study of regional tolling and alternative transportation funding options. Mayor Bruce Bassett Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz Councilmember Debbie Bertlin
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must be made by the state Legislature and approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). While residents should be assured that the city has made its opinions known, it is equally important that the public continues to speak up in opposition. By way of background, the city’s actions have been coordinated by an I-90 Steering Committee — Mayor Bassett, Deputy Mayor Grausz and Councilmember Bertlin — and informed by a threeprong strategy approved by the Council in March, delivering notable results in seven months. 1. We assembled a strong campaign team that provides expert legal representation, governmental affairs consulting and analysis of federal tolling rules. This has led to: support from U.S. Representative Adam Smith and state legislators; an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) instead of a simple Environmental Assessment (EA), due in 2015; and meetings in Washington, D.C., with the FHWA, the EPA, and members of Congress. 2. We use a regional approach, working with other local governments to support transportation funding options. The city
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a 56-year-old woman’s personal information to gain access to her Bank of American Visa account. The suspect changed the victim’s mailing address, and the
bank’s fraud department prevented the change and flagged the account for extra security measures, according to the police report. Those measures failed and the new credit card was hacked two days later. The victim and her husband reported that the fraud was internal to the Bank of America. They did not, however, sustain any financial loss. The victim said that the bank provided little information about how the fraud happened.
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FRIDAY | 4 BIKE IN LOBBY: An unknown person left a bike in the police station lobby in the afternoon. The bike had been found at
SATURDAY | 5 ARREST: Police took a 30-year-old man into custody at 12:06 a.m. on a misdemeanor warrants. He was booked into the Issaquah Jail.
MONDAY | 7 ARREST: Police stopped a van for running a stop sign at 3:34 a.m. in the 7600 block of North Mercer Way. Police arrested the driver, a 29-year-old woman who initially gave a false name upon contact. Police identified her through an investigation and found that she was driving with a suspended license. Her vehicle was impounded
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com and she was cited and released at the station. FIREWORKS: A civilian brought a bag of miscellaneous fireworks to the north end fire station for destruction at 5:53 p.m.
TUESDAY | 8 SPEEDING: Police stopped a speeding Mercedes-Benz at 5:50 p.m. in the 7200 block of North Mercer Way. The driver, an 18-year-old young man, gave a false name to the police officer. Police were able to positively identify him later and referred multiple criminal traffic citations to the prosecutor, including driving without a license, driving while his license was suspended/ revoked, and refusing to comply with police. One witness was present. The piece
of paper with the suspect’s printed false name was taken into evidence.
THURSDAY | 10 DUI: A 50-year-old Seattle man who told police that he was “way over a .08” and he is an alcoholic who drinks “all day, every day,” was arrested at 1:29 a.m. in the 6400 block of westbound I-90. A police officer had stopped the driver after finding that he had a suspended license and four counts of Failure To Appear in court through a WA DOL check. The officer detected the odor of intoxicants. The driver failed his standard field sobriety test and was released after being processed. Police referred his citations and case to the prosecutor.
Public Health officer to speak about Obamacare Chrissie Russillo, the chief of Policy, Community Partners and Communications for King County Public Health, will speak about the Affordable Health Care Act at a meeting of the 5th District Democrats on Oct. 16. Her talk starts at 7 p.m. and will answer questions about how to sign up and which programs best fit a person’s needs. Members of the 41st District Democrats are also expected at the meeting. Networking will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The group meets at the King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way, Issaquah.
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Mary Ann T. Wiley was born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 30, 1930 and passed away on October 7, 2013. She attended the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pa. and Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass where she was president of College Government in her senior year. She and her husband, Robert L. Wiley, were married on November 28, 1953 while Bob was in the U. S. Navy. They lived in Norfolk,Va. and after the Navy in Cambridge, Mass., moved to Boise, Idaho in 1958 and Seattle in 1964. They have lived on Mercer Island ever since. Their son, Robert III lives in Bellevue with his wife, Wendy and their daughters: Marene, a junior at the University of Washington, Reagan, a freshman at Gonzaga and Tory, a seventh grader.Their daughter, Ann, lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Mary Ann worked in the travel industry from 1974 until 1994, organizing and escorting educational tours worldwide. The Pacific Science Center, Women’s University Club, Wellesley and Harvard Colleges were among the groups she worked with. After retirement she volunteered at Senior Right Assistance, a division of Senior Services of King County, which provides legal and medical insurance information for seniors. She was also an assistant instructor at Senior Net, a volunteer organization that provides computer training for seniors.While a guide at the Japanese Garden, she and Bob spearheaded a successful $1.5 million campaign to construct the new entry Gatehouse. She was a member of the Women’s University Club for 40 years. As a member of Lake Washington Garden Club, Unit 5, she and other members volunteered as “Meadow Rovers” at Mt. Rainier National Park. For a number of years, they walked the trails in uniform to free Rangers for other duties. She served on the boards of the Junior League of Seattle, the Wellesley College Alumnae Association, the Pacific Science Center, Camp Fire of King Country where she received the Gulick Award for service, the Chief Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of America where she was one of the first women board members. Mary Ann volunteered on the unsuccessful Death with Dignity Initiative 119 in 1991 and on the successful Initiative 1000 in 2008. A memorial may be sent to Compassion and Choices of Washington, PO Box 61369, Seattle, WA 98141 – 6369, or any organization of your choice. A Memorial Service will be held at the Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 2, 2013. 000000
Marianne Hart Gunsolus Born Aug 23, 1925, in Fairfield, Nebraska, to M.L and Lola Hart, Marianne passed away on September 23, 2013, at her home on Mercer Island, Washington. She touched many lives with her ever-positive outlook on life, rich sense of humor, unfailing love and incredible generosity. She treasured her family and friends, and has left us all with fond memories. She is survived by her loving husband C.V. (Vern) Gunsolus; children Sherry (Gunsolus) Landrum, James V. Gunsolus (Susan Anderson), Philip H. Gunsolus (Lonni Gunsolus) and Jeanne Gunsolus (Don Paterson); nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and her siblings, brother Lee Hart and sisters Judy Christensen, Melanie Palluck and Sarah Trowbridge along with numerous nieces and nephews. Marianne was an extraordinary woman who enjoyed a very full life. She studied to become a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Cadet Corp, receiving her diploma in 1947 from Billings Deaconess Hospital in Billings, MT. She met her husband, Vern, in 1945, while they were both living in Bozeman, MT. Marianne was on a rotation for nursing school and Vern was there for Army Air Corps training. It was her beautiful, long dark hair and the twinkle in her eye that caught Vern’s attention. Typically shy, Vern was so taken that he got up the nerve to cut in on a dance at the student union and, as they say, the rest is history. They were married in Billings on December 28, 1947, and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past year. A loyal and supportive wife, she went with Vern to Denver, Colorado where he attended college and she worked as a nurse. They also lived in Gary, Indiana, Mount Prospect, Illinois, and Dallas, Texas before finally settling on Mercer Island, Washington, in 1970. Always one who made the best of any situation, Marianne made lifelong friends wherever they lived or travelled. Those travels included many a grand (and sometimes not so grand) adventure in the U.S. and abroad. More recently, they enjoyed the snow-bird lifestyle with long stays in Palm Springs every winter. Marianne loved to cook and often hosted dinner parties. Her dinners were always a great success, whether hosting Vern’s coworkers, the neighborhood potluck group or gourmet club. Always looking to surprise her guests, she spent many hours at the Mercer Island library researching recipes. She also loved celebrating her birthdays, from throwing herself a wake for her 50th to hosting her friends on a brunch cruise of Lake Washington for her 70th, renting a suite at a Mariner’s game
for her 75th, and taking her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on a cruise to Alaska for her 80th! She was so used to planning her own birthday parties that she was truly surprised when her best friends threw a bash for her 60th. She was a very loving, engaged and proud mother, supporting her children in all their activities and never missing a sports game. She camped in the rain, shot baskets in the driveway, rode horses, waited patiently in Crystal’s ski lodge, and was happy to head to the go-cart track on a weekend morning. Besides cheering on her children, she also was a big fan of the Mariners and Seahawks and loved her photo with Steve Largent – even though it was just a cardboard cutout! From her first child to her last, she volunteered for many of their activities as well, including stints on the PTA, and as a room parent and served as Vice President of the Mercer Island Saddle Club. She also was a volunteer nurse for Blue Bird and Campfire Girls day camp, as well as, at the Mercer Island public schools. Despite her many commitments, she somehow was still always there to drive carpool, prepare a snack, play a game or just listen. Marianne also supported the community as a member of the Mercer Island Welcome Wagon in the 1970s, helping run the cheese co-op, signing up for numerous activities, playing in many of the bridge groups, and volunteering at the Virginia Mason Hospital breast cancer clinic. Marianne loved all music, and she could be found easily in the house by just following her whistle. No matter where they lived, Marianne enjoyed bringing a little scare to the neighborhood children for Halloween. She greeted trick – ortreaters dressed as a mad doctor complete with spooky sound effects and ghostly lighting. Her tremendous sense of humor was also evident in her annual Christmas letter, which often featured silly poems and songs documenting many comedic family adventures. This annual correspondence will no doubt be missed by many this holiday. We will long remember her positive outlook on life, laughter, generous spirit, intelligence and big heart. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Cody, Wyoming. Donations in her name may be made to a charity of your choice. 900360
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City fall recycling event and rain barrel sale is Oct. 26 at boat launch Safely dispose of the old equipment, electronics, appliances and other household items that are cluttering your basement or garage at the Mercer Island Fall Recycling Event on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Mercer Island Boat Launch at 3600 East Mercer Way. Residents can also pick up a rain barrel, at a highly discounted rate, to use in water conservation projects around the garden. These are available starting at 9 a.m. at City Hall. For full information on accepted items, and fees for some items, download an event flyer at www.mercergov.org or look through your mail for the blue flyer mailed to all residents several days ago. Volunteers for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services will be on hand to accept donations of food or cash for the food bank. For more, go to www. mercergov.org.
BAGS | FROM 1 human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide. Other measures include promoting bicycling and walking, converting the city fleet to hybrid or biofuel vehicles, increasing recycling, and maintaining healthy urban forests throughout the Island.” But there is much to consider when taking this next step. How will a plastic bag ban be imposed? What will the effects be on retailers and consumers who might be asked to pay a fee? What kinds of bags will be regulated? Who will be exempt? What about the health risk of reused bags and other issues brought up by opponents of the ban? Earlier this year, the City Council directed city staff to look at plastic bag ordinances currently in effect in Washington state and across the country. At the City Council meeting, staff presented their findings to the Council, look-
ing for further direction in how to proceed. City staff found that “the adoption of single use plastic carry-out bag (‘plastic bag’) regulations by municipalities is a growing local and global trend.” Yet just nine cities and one county in Washington state have adopted total or partial bans of plastic bags. They include Bainbridge Island (2012), Bellingham (2011), Edmonds (2009), Issaquah (2012), Mukilteo (2011), Port Townsend (2012), Seattle (2011), Shoreline (2013), Tumwater (2013) and Thurston County (2013). City staff found over 100 ordinances have been passed in the United States, including, Eugene, Ore.; Portland, Ore.; San Francisco, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Homer, Alaska; Washington, D.C.; Montgomery County, Md.; Aspen, Colo.; and Marshall County, Iowa. City staff materials say that those who embrace a ban on plastic bags or more regulations point
to the damaging environmental impact of plastic bags that are not recycled or disposed of properly. When they enter ecosystems, “the bags break down into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic, and are mistaken for food by fish and other marine animals,” the staff report said. And they are everywhere. According to a City of Seattle study, grocery, convenience stores and drug stores generate about 70 percent of all plastic bags, and only about 15 percent of these are recycled. Ross Freeman, the City of Mercer Island’s sustainability coordinator, said that promoting reusable vs. other bags is just one but an important way to encourage sustainability. Opponents argue that the environmental impact of plastic bags is exaggerated and that the cost of using plastic bags does not outweigh the utility. More recently, the potential public health risk arising from the frequent use of reusable bags has been in the news. In contrast, while paper bags
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 | Page 9 take more energy to produce, they are made from renewable resources, and approximately 80 percent are captured by local recycling programs. With some reservations on the cost to retailers and question about how to phase in the changes, the Council directed city staff to continue work on the ordinance. Freeman noted that because of the work done by other cities in implementing bag regulations, it will not be a big surprise to consumers here. “We are not first on the court on this one,” he said. Mayor Bassett, however, wanted to emphasize that while he supports a ban on lightweight plastic bags, it is just a small step in the process toward the larger goal of sustainability that he and the Council have in mind. “The trip to the supermarket in your car has more impact than on what kind of bag you use,” he said to an empty Council chamber. “The bag decision is at least visible. It is worth doing, but it would be a mistake if we did it and did not do other things.”
PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council’s Regular Meeting of October 21, 2013 has been moved to Tuesday, October 22, 2013. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. This date change is due to the WSDOT I-90 Tolling EIS Public Scoping Meeting being held at the Mercer Island High School Commons from 4:30 to 8:30 pm Monday, October 21, 2013. Allison Spietz City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on October 9, 2013 and October 16, 2103. #886189. CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF SPECIAL (JOINT) MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council will hold a Special Joint Meeting with the Mercer Island School District Board. This meeting will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island. Ali Spietz City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on October 16, 2013 and October 23, 2013. #898767. Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington Chapter 61.24, et. seq. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on Friday, the 25th day of October, 2013, at the hour of 10:00
a.m., outside the Fourth Avenue entrance to the King County Administration Building (500 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98104), sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Snohomish, State of Washington, to wit: The Property legally described on Ex. A, which is incorporated herein by this reference, located on Newport Way NW, Issaquah, Washington which is subject to that certain Trust Deed, dated November 17, 2006 and recorded on November 29, 2006, said Deed of Trust, which is recorded under Auditors /Recorder’s No.20061129001725, and its First Amendment recorded under Auditors/Recorder’s No. 20080501001946, all records of King County, Washington (the “Deed of Trust”) from Issaquah Farm Associates L.L.C., New Concept Homes, Inc., Mull Development Company and West Village, LLC, as Grantor, to Covenant Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary and Robert B. Spitzer, Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Covenant Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary. The Beneficiary’s interest in the Deed of Trust, along with the ownership of the note secured by the Deed of Trust, was assigned first to Umpqua Bank by Assignment recorded under Auditor’s No. 20081006001433, and subsequently assigned by Umpqua Bank to GatewaySmallwood, LLC, by Assignment recorded under Auditor’s No. 20091005000 729. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now
pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: The Indebtedness owed by Issaquah Farm Associates, L.L.C. is as follows: Principal Balance: $1,771,700.00; Interest through July 31, 2013 1,461,652.50; Attorney Fees through July 31, 2013 3,000.00; Trustee’s Guaranty (Title) 2,586.49; Recording fees (est.)150.00; Service/mailing/posting of notices (est.) 450.00; TOTAL $3,239,538.99 In addition to the amounts and arrears specified above, Grantors are in default of the following covenants of the Deed of Trust: Failure to pay real estate taxes for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, when due, plus interest and penalties. Beneficiary paid delinquent taxes for 2009, 2010 and 2011 of $82,045.32, repayment of which is also secured by the Deed of Trust. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal of $1,771,700.00, together with interest, costs and fees accrued through this date, and interest as provided in the note or other interest secured from the 31st day of December 2008, and the real estate taxes listed above, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty,
express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 25th day of October, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 14th day of October 2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before October 14, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after October 14, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advance s, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Issaquah Farm Associates,L.L.C. P.O. Box 1229 Issaquah, WA 98027 West Village, LLC P.O. Box 1229 Issaquah, WA 98027 New Concept Homes, Inc. P.O. Box 1229 Issaquah, WA 98027 Mull Development Company P.O. Box 2127 Issaquah, WA 98027 Clifford J. Mull & Joleen Rae Mull P.O. Box 2127 Issaquah, WA 98027
by both first class and registered mail on June 18, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on June 19, 2013, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO ANY OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against grantor under the deed of trust (owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter
What is next: City staff will work to design an ordinance by answering some of the policy questions below: • Should the regulations mirror the ordinances currently in effect in other Washington jurisdictions? • What retailers will be covered by the ordinance? • What types of bags will be prohibited? The Council determined that the lightweight plastic bags most commonly used by retailers should be banned. • Should there be a charge for permitted (paper) bags provided by the retailer? • What type of enforcement measures will be included? • When should the ordinance go into effect? • How to encourage the safe use of reusable bags?
59.12 RCW. XI.NOTICE TO GUARANTOR a.The guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the trustee’s sale is less than the debt secured by the deed of trust. b. The guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trustee’s sale. c. The guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the trustee’s sale. d. Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington deed of trust act, Chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the trustee’s sale, or the last trustee’s sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt. e. In any action for a deficiency, the guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the trustee’s sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the trustee’s sale, plus interest and costs. DATED: July 24, 2013. Robert B. Spitzer, Trustee c/o Garvey Schubert Barer 1191 Second Avenue, 18th Floor Seattle, Washington 98101-2939 Telephone: (206) 464-3939 Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on September 25, 2013 and October 16, 2013. #876595.
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News briefs Kiwanis officers installed
On Oct. 10, officers for the Kiwanis Club of Mercer Island (chartered in October 1961) were officially installed by lieutenant governor, Matt Gregory, of Kirkland Kiwanis, for the current year. Taking the place of former Mercer Island attorney (still not fully retired), Rick Sessions, as president is former Mercer Island retired veterinarian Dr. Harry Dingwall. Former Mercer Island realtor Jack Robinson continues as vice president, but Leigh Jacobson — on the operating staff of the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club — steps up and in to be secretary, as does former Mercer Island resident Bernie Feldman,
to replace former Mercer Island banker Jim Baker as treasurer. Island residents Clare Hruska, Mike Tye, Frank Black and Aida Kouyoumjian, plus Baker, will be serving on the board of directors, along with immediate past president, Sessions. Baker received a special ‘Kiwanian of the Years’ award for all of his active and appreciated involvement for more than 30 years. Sessions was awarded a past-presidents plaque awarded for the second time. The Mercer Island Kiwanis raises money to help support community needs by selling shaved ice at local events, placing United States flags at local businesses, and selling fireworks.
Island businesses that wish to display the flag should phone Mike Tye at (206) 232-1680 or email tyedesign@earthlink.net. The Mercer Island Kiwanis Club meets Thursdays at noon at Aljoya, at 2430 76th Ave. S.E. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Aida Kouyoumjian at (206) 402-6752 or hdingwall@msn.com.
City manager to speak at Historical Society meeting The Mercer Island Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Rich Conrad, who will be retiring from his position as city manager this January, will talk about his 35 years
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with the city. He began his career on the Island in July 1979 as research assistant to the city manager. Ten years later, he was promoted to assistant city manager, and has served as the city manager since 1996. Conrad will talk about past regional policy matters, including the transfer of Luther Burbank Park and Mary Wayte Pool, both from King County; and other issues including affordable housing and the Suburban Cities Association. For information, contact Tove Lund at 232-9442.
Sons of Norway meet Oct. 22 The Cascade Lodge, Sons of Norway, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Mercer Island United Methodist Church, 7070 S.E. 24th Street. Following a potluck supper, Kristine Leander, executive director of the Swedish Club, will present a program entitled, “Their Footprints, Our Path,” about the archeological site at the Viking Settlement in Newfoundland and about the replica there, of the Leif Erikson sculpture in Seattle. For information, call (425) 313-0193.
Special needs ministry to host party at St. Monica Several Island families involved in the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle special needs ministry are happy to announce a ‘Fun Beyond Limits’ party between 1 and 4 p.m., Oct. 26, at St. Monica Parish. The event will include games, a costume contest, food and crafts. It is free for all who RSVP to Erica Cohen Moore at (206) 382-4852 or ericac@seattlearch.org. If you or someone you know has a special needs person in their life, they are welcome to attend. All ages are welcome.
Monster Mash Dash, family fun run/walk is Oct. 26 Dress up in your costume and join your friends and neighbors for a one-mile family fun run through Luther Burbank Park, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Dogs are welcome, too. There will be costume contests for both people
and dogs, and treats and prizes for all runners/ walkers. Meet at the south end of the park near the beach area. Registration is $12 plus tax; visit www.myparksandrecreation.com and enter course #14367 (there is no cost for children in a stroller.) Call (206) 275-7609 for more information. After the run, all are invited to head to the Mercer Community and Event Center for the Mercer Island Preschool Association’s annual Halloween party.
Annual Halloween preschool party is Oct. 26 Designed for the youngest children, this event is a fun, non-spooky Halloween party for preschoolers and all children ages 1 to 6. There will be crafts, games, activities and, of course, tricks and treats. Parents are invited to bring their children dressed up in their favorite costumes. The event is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.
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Erwin has Design Commission experience Rich Erwin currently chairs the Mercer Island Design Commission, where he has proven to be an effective and thoughtful urban planner. As a 20-year resident of Mercer Island, I have witnessed much growth and development on our Island. The City Council serves a vital role in planning for growth while taking into consideration the interests of Island residents. We need City Council members who will engage the community in an open process as they make decisions affecting our public spaces. Rich has demonstrated his commitment to including the community in important issues. He is a good listener and knows how to engage key players in the decision-making process. One of the current hot topics is the development of our Town Center. But the protection of the surrounding open spaces is equally important. Balancing development with sustainability and open spaces is something Rich Erwin knows how to do. He was instrumental in several Eastside development projects that required meeting demands of growth while protecting wetlands and salmon habitat. This ability to reconcile development with sustain-
Adoption records in Washington state will be open next year Adoptees who were born in Washington state will be able to access their original birth records through a new law taking effect next July. Children who were placed up for adoption on or before Oct. 1, 1993, may access the records. Birth parents who wish to remain anonymous must
ability in the same project is just part of what marks Rich Erwin as an experienced and constructive land use planner. Mercer Island needs someone with Rich’s background and experience on the City Council. That is why I support Rich Erwin for City Council Position 6. With his integrity, experience and dogged commitment to public service, we can count on him to listen to our community and get things done. Kari Fisher
Wong is experienced manager of public facilities As chair of the Washington State Public Stadium Authority, I had the privilege of serving with board member Benson Wong. The Public Stadium Authority is a seven-member board appointed by the governor to represent the public’s ownership of Century Link Field and Event Center. We were responsible for overseeing the construction of the $430 million complex, and then after completion, for protecting the public interest in the operation and maintenance of the facilities. Benson served for 14 years on this board and exhibited thoroughness and thoughtfulness, always respectfully listening to citizens and other board members in tackling very complex issues. His attention to detail was appreciated by staff and board members alike. It’s fair to notify state health officials. Senate House Bill 1525 provides adult adoptees with the opportunity to get information about their birth parents. A birth parent can choose to share personal information or maintain a confidential identity by filing a contact preference form with the state Department of Health. If they file the form, information about their family’s medical history, regardless of whether or not they choose to disclose their identity, must
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I listened to current City say he often caught potenCouncil members, Tana tial problems and helped Senn and Dan Grausz, us respond appropriately. espouse their vision of Through the efforts of the transforming our town Public Stadium Authority center into a nightlife desand one of Paul Allen’s business entities, these two tination and business hub. facilities were built on time They epiphanized it as a “vibrant city.” I question and within budget. Many years ago, I served if they listen to Mercer Island as mayor of residents the city of like me Des Moines. and my The work we Send your letters to: neighdid on the editor@mi-reporter.com bors. Public Stadium When Authority was Keep it courteous, under my husvery compa400 words and sign band and rable to the your name. I left the necessarily col“vibrant laborative work city” of required of a city council. The issues are Beverly Hills in Southern diverse, but must always be California as a young professional couple 25 years addressed with the public ago, we found our home good as the paramount on Mercer Island to purgoal. I know Benson will sue the lifestyle we desire. be an extremely capable We raised two sons here member of the Mercer in a friendly community Island City Council. He and quaint neighborhood, has demonstrated how without the hustle and much time and energy bustle of a big city. Yet he is willing to devote to we are within an easy public service, and his sigcommute to Seattle and nificant role on the Public Bellevue for our jobs and Stadium Authority is just entertainment. We loved one more example of how it! well served the citizens of While I am realisMercer Island would be tic about the inevitable with Benson working for changes brought upon them. Lorraine Hine our Island by the Growth Former mayor, city Management Act, I believe of Des Moines the transformation pushed by the City Council is aggressive and does not represent the desires of many Mercer Island residents. In my opinion, career politicians have a I am compelled to voice tendency to think they my opinion publicly after know best, and it is essenattending the voters forum tial to elect those who will on Tuesday. listen and truly represent
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Erwin to keep ‘what is working’ I am supporting Rich Erwin for City Council. Rich Erwin shares my values and those of many other seniors as well. He wants to keep in place on Mercer Island what is working, make improvements where we must and protect what makes our Island a safe and attractive place for seniors to live. Rich is concerned about the same things we are. He does not want any Island resident to be taxed out of their homes and has committed to review all budget proposals for their impact on seniors. Because he cares about the need for safety in our homes, Rich promoted an updated solicitor law, which seeks to stop strangers from showing up at our doors uninvited. And to make the town center more accessible to seniors, Rich has proposed design improvements to our parking garages and more accessible transportation options to and from the town center. Rich’s understanding of what matters to us, his fiscally conservative approach and commitment to protect and safeguard Island seniors, is why I believe Rich Erwin deserves your support, too.
WONG | FROM 6 It is simply what he does. With a group of other attorneys in the 1980s, Wong took on the case of Gordon Hirabayashi, a Japanese American student attending the University of Washington, who in 1942 was convicted of violating a curfew order and relocation order during the JapaneseAmerican internment. Historians later discovered that documents used to justify some actions were altered, indicating that internment policies were often more racist than concerned with national security. Wong and several other Asian American West Coast attorneys represented Hirabayashi and others in what appeared to be a straightforward six-month pro bono case, but which lasted six years. Hirabayashi’s convictions were eventually vacated. Hirabayashi was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Wong’s public service and training as an attorney will help the Island navigate difficult situations to come. Finally, born in the U.S. to Asian immigrant parents, Wong’s ethnicity is representative of more than 15 percent of the Island population. While we now have good representation of women on our Council, here is a chance to give voice to even more Islanders.
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Islanders who use YFS food bank have doubled
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A candle-flamed maple next to the bus stop in front of the Mercer Island post office catches rays of sunlight one afternoon in early October.
Donations of nonperishable food are not covering the current needs of clients at the Mercer Island Food Pantry, says Cheryl Manriquez, Family Assistance and Employment Coordinator for the City of Mercer Island Department of Youth and Family Services. The food bank, located in the Luther Burbank Administrative Building in Luther Burbank Park, has had to use emergency funds to purchase food to stock the shelves so that the approximately 125 Mercer Island client families who rely on the Food Pantry monthly will have food. “Many Island residents are surprised that there are families experiencing food scarcity living on Mercer Island,” Manriquez said. “In fact, the number of the food bank’s clients, all of whom have documented Mercer Island residency, has doubled in the past five years, and approximately half of the client families have children under the age of 18 living
at home,” she added The food bank’s website has a list of donation items that are most needed, which include cereal, soups, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, pasta and sauces, school lunch snacks and canned fruit. Please do not donate expired food, Manriquez said. Monetary donations are always welcome. Donations can be sent to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, 2040 84th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island, Wash., 98040, to the attention of Cheryl Manriquez. Note on the check that the donation is for the food bank. Donations of both cash and food are taxdeductible. Donations may also be made at Banner Bank on 78th Avenue S.E., the Mercer Island Community and Event Center at 8236 S.E. 24th Street, Albertsons grocery store at 2755 77th Ave. S.E., and the Mercer Island Thrift Store at 7710 S.E. 34th Street. The Food Pantry needs volunteers to sort food, conduct food drives and transport donated food. Potential volunteers should contact Evonne Nobel at Mercer Island Youth and Family
Services, at (206) 275-7811 or Evonne.Noble@mercergov.org. Manriquez adds that donations feed Mercer Island families and “help local children get a good breakfast so that their body and brains are sent to school nourished and ready to learn.”
MI Emmanuel Episcopal Church donates $2,000 to YFS At their September meeting, the vestry of the Mercer Island Emmanuel Episcopal Church approved the Social Action Commission’s recommendation that a donation of $2,000 be made to the Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Foundation. With the downturn in the national economy in 2008, MIYFS has seen an unprecedented level of requests for counseling services for families and individuals. Emmanuel’s donation will be earmarked to help MIYFS fund salaries for licensed mental health counselors for their mental health program. The
funds that the church has given will help to ensure the provision of affordable mental health to the vulnerable members of the Mercer Island community.
An afternoon with Hollywood’s Anne Frank The Stroum Jewish Community Center will host a film screening and discussion featuring an interview with the actress who portrayed Anne Frank on film. Foster Hirsch, professor of film at Brooklyn College, will interview Millie Perkins, star of George Stevens’ acclaimed 1959 film, “The Diary of Anne Frank,” about her experience working on the landmark drama. A reception will follow. A free (and optional) screening of the film will begin at 10:30 a.m. The event is at 10:30 a.m. for the film screening, and 2 p.m. for the discussion, Oct. 27, at HerzlNer Tamid, 3700 E. Mercer Way. The event is part of the ‘Jewish Touch’ series. For ticket information or how to join, go to www.sjcc.org.
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Islanders ‘pumpkined’ as YFS champions As the colors of fall emerge on the leaves outdoors, so do the rich colors of handcrafted glass pumpkins on sale at 12 Mercer Island locations. Mercer Island Youth & Family Services (MIYFS) is once again partnering with Island artist Joni Johnson for the return of the annual ‘Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser.’ Handcrafted glass pumpkin are now on sale across the Island, with half of the proceeds going to support MIYFS programs, including counselors in all Island public schools, senior outreach and advocacy, affordable family and individual counseling, youth early intervention programs and family assistance. As part of the Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser, Islanders who support the mission of MIYFS and the wellness of the Mercer Island community are recognized for their contributions. This week, Kim Richards, MIYFS administrative coordinator, and Sari Weiss, is fulloffisize MIYFS Layout development 9.8333 recognized x 6 inches cer, personally seven such individuals with
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Sari Weiss, right, presents a glass pumpkin to Nancy Page, co-owner of Island Books, for her leadership in raising funds and awareness for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. collect produce from the Mercer Island Farmers Market to make fresh fruits and vegetables available at the Food Pantry. For information, includ-
I support Kevin because he is a man of integrity who would support public safety as a fine Councilmember for Mercer Island. John Urquhart, King County Sheriff
The State of Washington appreciates Capt. Kevin Scheid, U.S. Coast Guard (retired) for his service as head of Search and Rescue for Washington and Oregon. His proven leadership skills and his career experience in management are why I heartily endorse him as he seeks to serve the City of Mercer Island on the City Council. Kim Wyman, Secretary of State, State of Washington
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Kevin Scheid Mercer Island City Council, Position 2
As a fellow veteran, Kevin has developed the skills to handle all the issues presented at the Council. He has the energy and patience to work with fellow councilmembers to balance the budget, maintain our parks, and keep our Island safe for all. Councilmember Mike Grady
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a glass pumpkin award and personalized note of appreciation — they were “pumpkined.”
Au Courant’s owner, Barb Hovsepian, was recognized as the newest and bestselling glass pumpkin merchant and a great supporter of MIYFS throughout the year. Nancy and Roger Page, owners of Island Books, were also pumpkined. Nancy discussed her Pumpkin Patch display and said patrons come looking specifically for the glass pumpkins at this time of year. Four additional Islanders were also pumpkined. Gary Plano, school district superintendent, was recognized for the continual partnership between MIYFS and the schools. Jeff Sanderson, owner of Stopsky’s Delicatessen, received thanks for his support during the MIYFS Giving from the Heart Breakfast event. Lastly, (100 MIYFSpercent) thanked the mother-daughter duo, Kristin and Isabel Jamerson, who
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Political leaders outside Mercer Island are watching this election. They will see a Scheid win as a signal Islanders are committed to stopping I-90 tolling. Councilmember Mike Cero
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ing where the pumpkins are sold, contact MIYFS Administrative Coordinator Kim Richards at (206) 2757754 or kim.richards@mercergov.org.
Mercer Island is getting ready by participating in the ‘Great Washington ShakeOut.’ At 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17, thousands of Washington residents will ‘drop, cover and hold on’ in the Great Washington ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill ever. Major earthquakes can happen anywhere you work, live or travel in Washington. The ShakeOut Drill is an opportunity to practice how to protect ourselves when an earthquake strikes. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake. Frequent practice results in successful outcomes. For additional information, go to www.shakeout. org/washington.
Are you ready for winter weather? Take winter by storm and get ready before the winds blow and the snow flies.
Take these three steps to get ready: Create an emergency preparedness kit with at least seven days supply of nonperishable food and water for your home, office and car. Make a plan and practice the plan with your family and those who depend on you. Stay informed and know the weather approaching so that you are prepared for whatever comes. For more on how you can prepare for this winter season, go to http:// takewinterbystorm.org.
Are you ready to help? An emergency volunteer lead quarterly meeting is set for 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 9611 S.E. 36th Street. All interested emergency volunteers are welcome to attend and join in. Contact Officer Jennifer Franklin at (206) 275-7905.
Kevin is a man with common sense and will be able to build consensus in our Mercer Island community. We need him on the Council. Jason King, Volunteer Lead Emergency Preparedness Program
We’re endorsing Kevin Scheid. Aaron Kornblum Al Lopus Al Tyrrill Amy Franke Ann Adams Ann Waesche Anne Townsend Arielle Snyder Barbara Perman Barbara Stevens Baron Dickey Bent Kjos, MD Bernice Dye Betty Harper Bev Harris BG Burton Bill Dorsey Bill Perman Bill Shafer Biz Scheid Bo Darling Bob Anderson Bob Bersos Bob Davis Bob Gronhovd Bob Konzek Bob Kressler Bobette Scheid Bonnie Robertson Bonnie Sorba Brian Stading Bud Palmberg Carey Brown Carla Kepler Carol Hagstrom Carol Lottis Carol Greg Carolyn Beatty Carv Zwingle Cecile Gray Celia Gainer Charlene Grob Charles Hammer Charlie Chang Charlie Czech Charon Gooding Cheryl Anderson Christy Sturgis Chuck Bedard, MD Cilia Meredeth Cindy McWilliams Cissy Gray Clarissa Hernandez Claus Jensen Connie Wible Craig Hagstrom Crash Williams
Dale Showalter Dave Wellman Dave Omdal, MD David Benson David John David Laub David Selvig Dawn Omdal, PhD Debbie Constantine Debi Ayres Deborah Ehlers Delores C Hagstrom Dennis Chong, MD Dennis Smart Denny Horn Derrick Scheid Diana Klar Diane Goodman Dick Frederick Dick Nicholl DJ Brooks Don Wong Donald Scalzo Donna Palmberg Doris Cassan Eckhard Schipull Edie Phillips, MD Elizabeth Elkins Elizabeth Tubbs Emily Jamison Erick Leithe Esther Barsher Esther Steege Eva Zemplenyi Fiona Ann Skelly Frank Finneran Frank Sorba Fred Shore Fred Sjoholm Frederick Beck Gary Shavey Gene Colin George Duff
President Emeritus, Seattle Chamber of Commerce
George Johnson George Storto Geri Dykeman Gerrit Bonnema Glen Suggs Gordon Grob Gordon Schaefer Greg Sturgis Gwen Kuhn Harlowe Hardinge Hilliary Benson Ira Appelman
Jackie Dunbar Jake Jacobson Jan Johnson Jan Sayers Jan Schaefer Janice Beckett Janice Maxson Jason King Jean Carter Jean Dunbabin Jean Majury Jeanyne Marshall Jeff Davis Jeffery Waesche, MD Jennifer Keough Jeremy Jasmine Jerri Neely Jerry Adams Jim Feely Jim Horn
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Jim Webster Joel Beckett John Carpenter, Col. John Lindberg John Naye John Otter John Stentz John Thelan John Urquhart King County Sheriff
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Larry McWilliams Larry Mounger Larry Selkirk Laurie Lehman Lee Julich Lillian Johnston Linda Nicholl Linda Parsons Linnea Wexler Lisa Rosenblatt Lisa Tall, MD Lori Englund Lori Sotelo Louis A Warriner Lynila Lindstrom Lynn Baird Lynn Lewicki Lynne Elfendahl Lynne Thelan Maggie Dorsey Maggie Lund Manuel Lott Marc Berejka Margaret Keating Margaret Mcnitt Margaret Reid Mariana Parks Marilyn Duff Marilyn Leck Marilynn Link Marjorie Versaw Marshall Brown Marty Gale Mary Hall Mary Kirchner Mary A Liebert Mary Ann Dawson Max Misselwitz McClure Hall, MD Merideth Tall Michael Collins Michael Elfendahl, PhD Mike Cero City Councilmember
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Milford Walker Muffy Johnson Nancy Collins Nancy Gronhovd Nancy Harvey Nancy LaVallee Nancy Ruble Natalie Elert Nicole McCammon, Lt. Nigel Avilez Pat Shafer Patty Darling Paul Johnston
Paul Versaw, Adm. Pearl Grantham Pete Baird Peter Dunbar, MD Peter Lewicki Peter Young Polly Lindberg Ray Brook Ray Erickson Rebecca Klein Regina Hall Richard Bergquist Richard Elkins Richard Martin Richard Tait Rick Tydings Rob DaPron Robert Harper Robert Hines Robert Rowe Robert E Reid Robin Baker Ron Rowe Ross Lehman Roy Simperman Sally John Sara Sue Zwingle Sarah Rindlaub Scott Majury Sharon Horn Sharon Van Vahn Stan Ruble Stephen Marshall Steve Travis Sue Carpenter Susan Cero, MD Susan DaPron Susan Lund Susan Rowe Susie Sung Suzanne Davis Suzanne Travis Sweelin Chong Tanya Avilez Ted Misselwitz Terry Ball, MD Terry Julich, Capt. Ret. Thelma Ritchie Thomas Imrich Thornton Gale Thyrsa Jensen Tim Steege, MD Tom Neely Traci Granbois Trevor Hart Vernon Leck Vivi-Anne Lindback Walt Ritchie Wayne Perryman
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Breast Cancer Awareness By Nancy Woodward I just retired three years ago from the Bellevue Galleria Gene Juarez Salon, after having worked at Gene Juarez for more than 26 years, 23 in Bellevue. I filled a number of roles at the Bellevue salon, including general manager. The last few years, I served as the guest relations manager, and so I was involved in the salon’s first mammogram screenings. Gene personally felt very strong about providing women this Nancy Woodward (left) and her daughter, Elizabeth Herbold. service. He initiated COURTESY PHOTO the first screenings in his salons close to Puget Sound. You meet women who have nine years ago. just gotten divorced, lost their health Even though I am retired, I want to insurance and have not been screened continue my involvement with the Gene for four or five years. If you are uninJuarez mammogram program. It is a way sured, all you have to do is fill out some I can continue to give back. I think all of paperwork with help from the lovely us know someone whose life has been ladies from the YWCA and Komen Puget touched by breast cancer. My first cousin Sound. And it is taken care of. is a survivor. I also have a lot of friends Many women tell me a Gene Juarez who are Gene Juarez clients and are breast cancer survivors. I was in the salon screening is absolutely the most pleaslast week just to visit with a client I know. ant way to have a mammogram that you She is a survivor and has been cancer free can imagine. We take you into the spa area. You change into a spa robe and sit for five years. in a beautiful, quiet, dimly lit room for While I personally have not had to a foot soak. A spa attendant gives you a deal with breast cancer, I was diagnosed little foot massage and some herbal tea, with melanoma a few years ago. I would if you want it. After your mammogram, not be alive today if my doctor had not you leave with a nice gift bag too. All you diagnosed my cancer early, and it is the have to do is make an appointment, show same with breast cancer. I lived on Merup at the appointed time and you will be cer Island for more than 17 years, and a taken care of in a very nice way. neighbor of mine had the disease.They The 2013 Bellevue Galleria Gene treated it and, because they detected her breast cancer early, she is now doing fine. Juarez screening takes place on Oct. 23. To schedule an appointment, call 888At Gene Juarez, we provide breast 233-6121. For more information about cancer screenings for women who are insured, but also for women who have no Gene Juarez mammogram screenings, insurance through the support of Komen go to komenpugetsound.org.
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Members of ‘Grandmothers Against Gun Violence’ are standing in front of the Washington Secretary of State office on Wednesday, Oct. 9, just before submitting 250,000 signatures on I-594 petitions (criminal background checks for all guns sales in Washington state). The GAGV members are, from left to right: Maggie Carr, Judy McBroom, Mina Larsen (Mercer Islander) and Jane Skrivan. Islanders representing the ‘Moms Demand Action’ were also on hand.
I-594 signatures delivered early Last Wednesday, Mercer Islanders Mina Larsen from Grandmothers Against Gun Violence and Cornelia Swenson from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, were among the dozens who helped present over 250,000 signatures for Washington State Initiative 594 (background checks for all gun purchases) to the Washington Secretary of State’s office in Olympia. Organizers hope to gather 75,000 more signatures in order to be certain that enough of the signatures are deemed valid by the Secretary of State. Eileen Bennhoff, an Islander who has been involved with Moms Demand Action, explained how gathering signatures for I-594 has encouraged her. “It’s really been an incredible experience for me to network with a whole group of people I never knew, who feel as passionate as I do about this. And it’s so reassuring that my grief over what happened at Sandy Hook…that I wasn’t alone in that. When I gather signatures and people from all walks of life from all communities, for the most part, support this… it makes me
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Organizers hope to keep gathering signatures. Mercer Islander Naomi Nothstein signs I-594. Eileen Bennhoff, also a Mercer Island resident, is a volunteer with Moms Demand Action. Bennhoff gathered signatures at the Mercer Island Farmers Market on Oct. 13. feel that there is hope.” Another volunteer, Naomi Nothstein from Grandmothers Against Gun Violence expressed it this way, “This is one approach that allows us as voters, to make a difference. Larsen sums it up this way. “I want to change our laws because I’m concerned
about the way the gun culture in our country is going. I’m concerned about my grandkids and I want to make this a better and safer world.” To help, go to www. MomsDemandAction.org or GrandmothersAgainstGun Violence.org www.MI-Reporter.com
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Talk show host Michael Medved weighs in on the shutdown, I-90 and Island politics | Island Forum ‘The shutdown is a disaster’ | Q&A with Michael Medved
disaster that’s bad for the country, bad for the Republican party, bad for the Democratic party, and it’s bad for politics in general and people’s sense of a By Rebecca Mar functional government. rmar@mi-reporter.com The contribution of both parties was the absence of A nationally syndiany meaningful negotiation cated radio talk show host, on budgetary issues over Michael Medved reaches an the past (almost) three audience of 4.7 million with years. The Republicans his daily broadcast on politook over the House of tics and pop culture. Representatives, and it’s Medved is on the Talkers one of those things Magazine list where it would of top 10 politihave been very cal talk shows in easy for President America. A bestObama to call the selling author of 12 leaders of both parbooks, he is a Yale ties into the White graduate who was House and to reach once a Hollywood accommodations screenwriter and early on. And the Michael New York Post fact that he hadn’t Medved chief film critic. done that left the His columns are door open for this published in the Wall Street truly disastrous policy of Journal, USA Today and trying to link the rollout of The Daily Beast. Obamacare to funding the “One of the things that I government. have argued about for years is what I call ‘do-it-yourself What do you think will conservatism,’ which means result from the shutdown if that you don’t wait for it is not resolved soon? people in Washington, D.C., or Olympia, or even in the It will probably cause Mercer Island City Hall to increasing numbers of fix things. You do it yourpeople to tune out from self,” Medved said. following the political ups Medved’s show airs on and downs in Washington, Seattle’s AM 770 KTTH, D.C., which is the opposite, “The Truth,” daily from ironically, of what Ted Cruz 12 to 3 p.m. The show, and Mike Lee and their launched in 1996, is carried allies wanted. They thought on 200 stations nationwide that “standing for principle” and can be streamed online would rally the people into at www.michaelmedved. involvement in politics. com. My point all along has Reached by telephone on been, that only works when Friday, Medved shared his the stand for principle views on national politics actually proves successful, and local issues with the whether it accomplishes Reporter. something. If it fails to accomplish something … What is your view on it only leads to disillusionthe federal government ment. shutdown, and how have both sides contributed to Do you think the Obama the deadlock concerning administration is trying the budget and where we to make this shutdown as are now? inconvenient or difficult as possible for the American My view of the shutdown people — with extra meais that it’s really unnecsures, for example, taken essary, a self-imposed
to barricade off national parks and monuments — or are both sides making this difficult for ordinary people in order to apply pressure to the opposition?
any domestic issues. First of all, I started voting Republican a long time ago. One of the things I wrote about in my book is the three keys that lead to I think the Obama conservatism: parenthood, administration deserves all paychecks and prayer. the blame in the world for Parenthood, because all making the shutdown more of a sudden when you see painful than it needed to a baby you and your wife be. The question that the have produced and you’re people need to ask about responsible, it focuses your President Obama is a twoattention on the long-term. fold question: Has his leadPaychecks, because when ership made you start actuthe shutdown ally earning experience money and more painful are done with or less paingrad school ful than it and being an needed to be, undergraduate and no. 2, has … and checks his leaderstart coming ship helped to Michael Medved in‚ you notice heal the divihow much the sions between government Republicans starts taking and Democrats or made out and you wonder if that’s those divisions more a good investment. intense, combative and And, prayer, because unbridgeable? I think that when people become more the answer is obvious. religious, they tend to rely You don’t have to hear the on the big “G” (God) rather answer, you can see the than the little “g” (governanswer: the barricades in ment). national monuments. What do you think about You were once a liberal tolling I-90 and how the activist. Can you briefly Mercer Island City Council describe what led you to is handling it? change sides and become a conservative Republican? I think the members of the Council who are It’s tough to describe fighting against the tolling briefly, which is why my are right to do so. And, of 2005 book, “Right Turns,” course, I think everybody, was written, describing all of us, I think that there that transition. The simple are many people who just answer is that there were hope that they can find a series of world events, allies and prove effective in including the terrible end of that fight. The thing about the Vietnam War, the 1973 the tolling that bothers me War in the Middle East, most is that these (I-90) that led me to a more conchanges, many of them servative position in foreign are for the sake of light policy issues. rail, which no one will use, It’s hard to believe, but in which is really the dumbthe 1970s, certainly, people est public initiative (in the were much more likely almost 18 years I’ve lived in to be defined as liberal or the Northwest). conservative based on their I don’t know anyone who attitude toward the Cold regularly uses the center War and national security lane, light rail, and the idea than their attitude toward that there will be a huge
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number of people who use the new light rail lines as opposed to buses is absurd — none of this makes any sense. We are committing billions of tax dollars and making untold concessions of convenience for the sake of investing in cutting-edge 19th century technology — it’s not even 20th century. How can anyone look at the light rail line that’s currently functioning and think that it’s a success? It’s done absolutely nothing for traffic or to enhance convenience. I think that Kemper Freeman has been fighting a good fight. As a conservationist, I care more about parks that need to be not only preserved but enlarged, than I care about a stupid train that people want somebody else to ride. What do you think about the changes in the Mercer Island town center, particularly the new apartment buildings? I was very skeptical about changes in the town center … but I think the local businesses and the city planner have handled it in
a way that has been fairly intelligent and sensitive to values of community. There’s one other area in which I think that Mercer Island can stand as a good example, of government isn’t always wrong (usually, but not always) — the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. I was very much opposed to investing money into developing that, and I think they did a great job. I think it turned out very well and seems to be very popular. It was well designed and well handled. What I think in terms of local issues — the problem that I see with local leadership is sometimes (and this is true for leadership for every level, not just in the city of Mercer Island), it’s everywhere — people get elected to office, and they want to change things, build things. I hated that proposal to spend nearly $200 million to tear down schools and build new schools. I was thrilled to see a grassroots resistance to that, and this ought to be a lesson to the people that we elect to office. Rather than having some compulsion to do major projects, I think what people most want is to fix things around the edges, especially if you actually like where you live.
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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Islander Stadium on Friday night, Oct. 11, was filled with fans, media and some 500 musicians from the University of Washington and Mercer Island High School marching bands on the field before the game, and at halftime. The game was televised after the Islanders’ game, nominated with four other games, got the most online votes.
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At left, the banner announcing the game, as chosen to be televised, hangs on the fence during the game. Above, the Mercer Island High School marching band queues up in the end zone as it yields to the Huskies band.
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Mercer Island City Council Stopping I-90 tolling is my highest priority. Through leadership on the Council I have consistently achieved results for Islanders. I will do the same on tolling by being willing to talk with people rather than at them and having the credibility and experience to be listened to. This is an issue where just saying no is not enough. “His ability is exactly what we need to achieve the best solution to the I-90 tolling challenge.” --State Senator Steve Litzow “Choosing his opponent, who has never served on any city boards, committees, advisory councils or commissions nor had any experience in building cross-regional solutions, would be a risk that Mercer Islanders wisely should not take. As seniors, we know that the right people can make a difference. That is why Dan Grausz needs to be re-elected.” --Amanda Clark, Beth Cordova, Nancy Ericsson, Lowell Ericsson, Linda Jackman, Ron Leibsohn, John Rose and Leslie Scott “Dan has always done the heavy lifting for Islanders, particularly for our schools.” --Former School Board President Lisa Strauch-Eggers
“Whether it involved leading, negotiating, convincing or organizing, Dan has been a key player in almost every significant City initiative during his tenure.” --Deputy County Executive and Former State Senator and Mayor Fred Jarrett “His political support of women and his stand on the issues that are of importance to women are two key reasons he has earned the support of NARAL, U.S. Representative Adam Smith as well as many locally elected women including Pat Braman, Judy Clibborn, Adair Dingle, Janet Frohnmayer, Carrie George, Linda Jackman, Susan Kaplan, Laurie Koehler, Marcie Maxwell, Terry Pottmeyer and Lisa Strauch-Eggers.” --State Representative and Councilmember Tana Senn and Councilmember Debbie Bertlin
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Under the glare of the lights
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Islander quarterback Alfonso Gonzalez throws a long ball. The Islanders withstood a late surge by the Rebels to win the game, 31-25.
Results Cross country The Islanders competed in the seventh Annual Twilight XC Invitational held in Marysville, Oct. 5. The event featured over 1,500 runners from 47 schools around the state. The Islander boys were 14th, with Redmond High School taking the top prize. The Islanders were led by Dylan Lesko (39th place), Nathan Cummings (48th), Eric Schulz (66), Nathan Gallatin (67) and Tiger McBurney (104). On the girls side, Mercer again took 14th place, with perennial power Glacier Peak winning it all. Linden Ellgren (51), Alida Scalzo (67), Rachel Van Gelder (77), Elly McMillan
(90) and Mary Wingerson (101) scored .
Girls soccer The girls won against Sammamish on Oct. 10, Mercer Island, 4, and Sammamish, 0. The Islanders were solid on defense and kept up a constant attack on offense during their match play against Sammamish. MIHS goals: 1. Suri Johnson scored in the 10th minute on a booming 30-yard shot (assist by Namya Malik). 2. Jamie Mounger scored in the 28th minute (assist by Julia Meade). 3. Julia Meade scored in the 35th minute (assist by Mounger). 4. Amanda Wall scored in the 50th minute; 25-yard shot past the keeper (assist by Malik).
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Islander polo reaches Lakes Tournament championship game
16-3. On the way to the championship round, Mercer Island also beat league rival, Roosevelt, 13-7. The Roughriders looked stunned as the Islander defeat came only two days after Roosevelt beat the Islanders, 13-8, at Mercer Island’s home pool. The Islanders trailed Roosevelt, 4-5, at the half, and it looked like it might be a repeat of the earlier-inthe-week contest. However, the Islanders came charging out in the third quarter, scoring six unanswered goals to seize a 10-5 lead at the end of the third. The Maroon Men remained stubborn on defense and won the game, 11-8. Goalie Henry Mansfield had five blocks, and Goalie Hunter Peshkin had two stops. The Islanders continued their march toward the championship game by beating AuburnMountainview, 13-7, to earn a match up against last year’s state champion, Bellevue. The Islanders knew the undefeated Bellevue would be a tough
After great run to finals, boys fall to rival Bellevue
EN E S U By Carol Gullstad
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In what could be considered a preview of the state water polo tournament next month, the top four teams in the South League squared off against the top four teams of the North League at the Lakes High School water polo tournament, Oct. 12-13. Mercer Island (4-2 league, 9-4 overall) advanced undefeated through pool play, dispatching last year’s state runner-up Curtis, 13-3, as well as South League contender Auburn-Riverside,
opponent. In the opening quarter, the Islanders had multiple turnovers that led to easy fast breaks for Bellevue, yet the score remained close as the Wolverines led 5-3. The trend continued in the second quarter as Bellevue took advantage of cross bar rebounds and pool position to score. At halftime, the Wolverines widened the gap to a 12-6 lead. During the third and fourth quarters, the teams traded goals, but the Islanders were never able to close the gap, ultimately losing by 6 for a final score of 12-18. Anthony Pedreira was the leading Islander goal scorer, with four put into the net. The Islanders are still searching for the secret sauce against Bellevue as they also lost to the Wolverines, 14-16, in league play on Oct. 1. The Islanders will get one more shot at Bellevue prior to playoffs with a home contest at 7:45 p.m., Oct. 22, at the Mercer Island Country Club.
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Members of the Robinswood Adult Women’s Tennis team, including Islander Karen Schmid, are the winners of the 2013 USTA Women Championships held in Indian Wells, Calif. By Josh Suman
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After dozens of matches, months of competition and trips around the country, the Robinswood Tennis Center in Bellevue is home to a National Champion. The women’s 2.5 team won the 18-and-over age bracket at the USTA National Championships in Indian Wells, Calif., recently to bring home the title after winning a series of other titles to advance to the final tournament. The National Championship is the second for Robinswood Tennis Center, joining the men’s 3.0 team that won the title in 2010, and the first for head coach Jason Chapman. The Robinswood team won round robin flight to advance to the semifinals, where they won a match over a team from
Warrenton, Va., 2-1. There, they defeated a team from West Virginia, 3-0, to capture the national title. For Chapman, who said he has been to the biggest stage of USTA tennis more than a dozen times as a player and coach, the moment was a culmination. “I basically cried,” said Chapman, who had his pregnant wife and pseudo assistant coach by his side for his first national title. Robinswood won its first match, 3-0, at the National
Championships before defeating the Texas squad, 3-0, later in the day. A tie-break scenario left Chapman knowing his team only needed to win two sets in three matches to advance from pool play and used the opportunity to mix and match players and rest his singles players, who were left taxed without the injured Susan Casabona. “It worked out,” Chapman said. “But it gave me a heart attack.”
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Last month, Eastsidebased Friends of Youth (FOY) partnered with Material Good in Seattle to raise money for its Capital Campaign. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Material Good’s Marigold Little Shirleys — orange ceramic vases — went toward providing housing for homeless youths last month. FOY President and CEO Terry Pottmeyer, a Mercer Island resident, said that their Capital Campaign is divided into three phases:
a homeless youth services center (The Landing) in Redmond; a new Kirkland campus for the organization’s Youth Services Center and Youth Haven; and, finally, transitional housing for homeless young adults on the Kirkland campus. The first two phases of the campaign are complete, and all that is left is the transitional housing. Pottmeyer said they will break ground on the first two of four houses for homeless young adults soon. Each house will be for five homeless young adults between the ages of 18 and 21. They will each have
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Little Shirleys are available on the Material Good website at materialgood.com and at various Eastside stores, including Terra Bella on Mercer Island, Metropolitan Market in Kirkland, Made in Washington and Nordstrom in Bellevue Square, Carousel in Sammamish and Molbak’s Home and Garden in Woodinville.
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the number two double spot, 6-0, 6-4, to give their team the national title in a clean sweep. Chapman said the team, which is comprised of players from all over the Eastside and Seattle, has a number of varying personalities among its eight members, including an internationally renowned opera singer, Heidi Person of Fall City. When the title on the court was secure, the team was treated to a performance from their musical star that Chapman said was music to everyone’s ears. “It was amazing,” he said.
Mercer Island player, Karen Schmid, went on to win her semifinal match, 6-2, 6-1, over Meredith Blair Bearov, while Jill Olkoski and Edna Gossage won the number one doubles match, 6-3, 6-1, over Soyoung Kim and Joan Mary Latane to give the team a 2-1 win. Schmid won her finals match, 6-3, 6-2, in the number one singles spot, while Olkoski and Gossage won their number one doubles match, 6-4, 6-3, and Sue Junker and Alicia Scott won in
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WEDNESDAY | 16 DAYTIMERS FALL FILM SERIES:
“Watermarks,” 11:30 a.m., Oct. 16, Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 East Mercer Way. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Film screening: 12:30 p.m. Cost: $7. The story of the Hakoah Vienna Jewish women’s swim team. Hebrew with English subtitles. For reservations contact (206) 232-8555 or www.h-nt.org. INFANT/CHILD/ADULT CPR WITH AED: 7-9 p.m., Oct. 16,
Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Call (206) 275-7607, Monday through Friday, to reserve a space. Cost: $20 (check or cash). Parking available behind fire station.
THURSDAY | 17 PUGET SOUND BLOOD CENTER DRIVE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct.
17, Farmers New World Life, 3003 77th Ave. S.E. Blood drive is located in Room 1. Closed 10-11 a.m. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS DRILL: 10:17 a.m., Oct. 17.
Mercer Island is participating in the ‘Great Washington ShakeOut.’ Thousands of Washington residents will ‘drop, cover, and hold on’ in the largest earthquake drill. The goal is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a catastrophe for you, your family, and your community. For more, go to www.shakeout.org/washington. COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM CLASS: 6:30-
9:30 p.m., Oct. 17, City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Unit 6 & 7: CERT Organization and Disaster Psychology. www.mercergov.org/emergencyprep.
SATURDAY | 19 FIRST AID AND ADULT CPR: 9
a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 19, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Call (206) 275-7607, Monday through Friday, to reserve a space. Cost: $35 (check or cash). Parking available behind fire station. MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY TRAIL MAINTENANCE ON MERCER ISLAND: 9 a.m.-3
p.m., Oct. 19, S.E. 53rd Place Open Space. Twenty-five acres of natural, wooded ravine. The trail needs maintenance; repair tread, build a new retaining wall. Sign up at www.mtsgreenway.org. EARTHCORPS RESTORATION EVENT: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct.
19, Ellis Pond. Volunteers who want to assist in helping to restore this one-ofa-kind park may sign up at www.earthcorps.org.
“NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD” OPENING NIGHT: 7 p.m.,
Oct. 19, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Performs Oct. 19-Nov. 2. Based on film by George Romero and John Russo. For ages 9+. Tickets: (206) 232-4145, ext. 109. www.youththeatre.org.
SUNDAY | 20 SJCC OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 20, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Come and see what the SJCC has to offer, such as awardwinning swimming lessons, summer camps, state-ofthe-art fitness equipment, Jewish Touch arts and culture series. Take a tour of the facility. Babysitting from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PRENATAL YOGA WORKSHOP:
1:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Yogabliss, 7803 S.E. 27th Street #174. Welcome pregnant women in any trimester. Learn ways to help support your pregnancy and labor through yoga. Meet other moms in the community. No yoga experience required. www.yogabliss. org.
MONDAY | 21 I-90 TOLLING EIS SCOPING PUBLIC MEETING: 4:30-8:30
p.m., Oct. 21, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd Street. WSDOT’s additional public scoping process for the now required Environmental Impact
EVENTS | UPCOMING COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM REVIEW: 9
a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th Street. CERT test review for both courses. FALL RECYCLING EVENT & RAIN BARRELS: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Oct. 26, Mercer Island Boat Launch, 3600 East Mercer Way. Safely dispose of old equipment and household items. For a list of acceptable items, go to the city’s website. Residents can also pick up a rain barrel at a highly discounted rate, for water conservation projects around the garden. www. mercergov.org. MERCER ISLAND PARKS AND RECREATION MONSTER MASH DASH: 10 a.m., Oct. 26,
Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Dress up in your costume for this onemile family fun run. Don’t forget Fido; he’s welcome,
Statement (EIS) will run through Nov. 6.
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CANZONETTA: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 25, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. An a cappella ensemble performs a variety of music from the Renaissance to the modern day, conducted by Roger Nelson, a professor of music and former music department chairman at Cornish College of the Arts. Cost: suggested donation is $10$20 per person.
FRENCH CONVERSATION EVENING - CERCLE FRANCOPHONE: 7-9 p.m.,
Oct. 22, Monica Howell residence. Sponsor: the Mercer Island Sister City Association. Informal evening for anybody who wants to improve his/her French. The only “rule” is to speak French. All levels welcome. For directions, contact Beth Brennen, 2327650; or Monica Howell, 232-2983.
WEDNESDAY | 23 I-90 TOLLING EIS SCOPING PUBLIC MEETING: 4-7 p.m.,
Oct. 23, Northwest African American Museum, 2300 South Massachusetts St., Seattle, 98144. WSDOT’s additional public scoping process for the now required Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will run through Nov. 6.
THURSDAY | 24 EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER LEAD QUARTERLY MEETING: 11 a.m.-
1 p.m., Oct. 24, City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. This meeting is held quarterly on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings consist of team leads from the following committees, but all interested emergency volunteers are welcome to attend.
EVENTS | ONGOING “AUTUMN SONATA” ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: open through
Oct. 25, Mercer Gallery, MICEC, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Presented by Mercer Island Arts Council. Features Christine Neal Hogue, Grace Mahoney, Susan Melrath, Patrice Tullai. MIVAL “REFLECTIONS”: open through Nov. 3, MIVAL Gallery, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. MIVAL Gallery is featuring watercolor artist Gamze Seckin. Alongside her, 25 local Gallery members will show their many talents in copious mediums, styles and price ranges. OPERATION GRATITUDE: ongoing through Nov. 7, David J. Weed Orthodontics, 2955 80th Ave. S.E. #101. Weed’s office is collecting excess Halloween candy that will be shipped to troops overseas. “Pixi sticks” not accepted. A note of support may be included with the candy. Office hours are 8:30
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LIBRARY 4400 88TH AVE. S.E. (206) 236-3537 WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND OPERA PREVIEW: “The Daughter of the Regiment,” 7 p.m., Oct. 16. Presented by Norm Hollingshead. Audiences have grown to love the lovely melodies and zany comedy of this piece. FALL FILM SERIES: Women in the Lead, 1 p.m., Oct. 19. Movie: “Gorillas in the Mist.” DROP IN TO LEARN ABOUT EBOOKS: 11 a.m., Oct. 21. Get
started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions. COMPUTER CLASS: Email Level 2, 7 p.m., Oct. 24.
A PLACE AT THE TABLE - AUTHOR CYNTHIA LAIR: Feeding the
Young Athlete, 7 p.m., Oct. 24. Meet Cynthia Lair, author, nutrition counselor, professor at Bastyr University and host of the online cooking show, “Cookus Interruptus.” She will discuss how food and the body work as a team, and how the nutritional aspect of playing sports is the most “fixable” aspect of
CHILDREN HOW TO DRAW MONSTERS: 2 p.m., Oct. 27. Grades 4-6. Basic drawing, perspective and observation techniques will be covered and speed techniques will be introduced. Limited seating. Register online or call (206) 236-3537 for assistance. PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Tuesdays. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. YOUNG TODDLER STORY TIMES:
10:15 a.m., Wednesdays. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. TODDLER STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Wednesdays. Ages 24 to 36 months with adult. FRENCH STORY TIMES: 10:30 a.m., Saturdays. Ages 3 to 7 with adult. TEENS TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: 7 p.m., Oct. 22. Teens, voice your opinions on the programs and services the library offers you. Come at 6:30 p.m. if you want to talk about books. LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 101: 7
p.m., Oct. 29. Presented by Katie Konrad Moore, Collegewise.
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too. Costume contests for you and your dog. Treats and prizes for runners/ walkers. Features special guests from Youth Theatre Northwest. Starts at south end of park near beach area.
ber the ’90s? Play “Pin the Platform Shoe on the Spice Girl,” have singing contests, and compete in a musical dance party. Includes dinner. Age 5 years through fifth grade. www.sjcc.org.
MIPA HALLOWEEN PARTY:
An Afternoon with Hollywood’s Anne Frank: 2 p.m., Oct. 27, Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 E. Mercer Way. Admission: $8 (members), $12 (guests). Foster Hirsch, professor of film at Brooklyn College, will interview Millie Perkins, star of George Steven’s acclaimed 1959 film, “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Reception will follow.
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 26, MICEC, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Parents of preschoolers, bring your kids dressed up in costume to this annual Halloween party. Nonspooky party, for ages 1 to 6. Halloween-themed crafts, games, activities, tricks and treats. www. mipreschoolassociation. org. MEDICATION TAKE BACK DAY:
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 26, Mercer Island City Hall, 9611 S.E. 36th Street. Dispose of expired, unused medication, behind the police station. For more information, call (206) 275-7743. SJCC PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: Oct. 26, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. ’90s Night: remem-
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Saturday, October 26, 2013 National Drug Takeback Day Bring your expired, unwanted, or unused prescription medications to
Mercer Island City Hall 9611 SE 36th Street 10:00am - 2:00pm
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MERCER ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI AND SPORT SWAP:
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 2, Islander Middle School, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Half price sale: 3-4 p.m. Consignment Drop-Off: 3-6:30 p.m., Oct. 30; 3-7 p.m., Nov. 1. All proceeds will be donated to IMS educational and after-school programming. www.mi-skiswap.com.
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Let’s hear it for our Island clergy tions on Mercer Island. For those who look to these as shepherds of the flock, The eleventh chap- these players are “hall of ter of The Epistle to the famers.” With uniform Hebrews is often referred allegiance, they take their to as the “Hall of Faith.” cuts day-in and day-out. The names of spiritual No, not every sermon or heroes embraced by Jews homily is a home run, but and Christians they are are listed. truth-tellers Among those On Faith and caregiants of the faith givers who are Abraham, seek to live Sarah, Jacob, out the valJoseph, Moses, ues of the Rahab and Kingdom of David. It’s like God as they a walk through understand C o op e rstow n . it. Pastor Greg Each name O c to b e r invites reflection is Clergy and gratitude for exemplary service to God Appreciation Month. As and humankind. such, it is an appropriate I have compiled my season to harvest the fruit own list of faith leaders. that spiritual leaders in our Matthew, Mark, John, lives have evidenced. It is a Peter, Paul, Deanna, perfect time to acknowlPatrick, Chuck, Julie, edge our gratitude through Yechezkel, Jay, Ken, Sheri tangible expressions such and Lao. These individuals as handwritten notes, are the pastors and rabbis emails, phone calls or invifrom the various congregaBy Pastor Greg Asimakoupoulos
tations to lunch. Why not take time to reflect on the personal investment your rabbi made in your son’s life in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah? What about the creative ways your minister captured your student’s interest prior to their first communion or confirmation? Think back to those difficult days when your spouse was packing his or her bags for Heaven. Remember how your pastor sat with you in anticipation of the day of your loved one’s departure? Perhaps your spiritual guide counseled you through a difficult time in your marriage or graced you with unconditional love when your marriage failed.
Our local clergy are those unsung heroes who provide lyrics of faith and a melody of hope when the soundtrack of our lives lacks harmony and is dominated by discord. Having been a parish pastor for three decades, I understand how easy it is to wonder if your efforts really matter or are making any lasting difference. Now that I am a chaplain, I am able to see the clergy in our communit y from a different point of view. I consider it a privilege to serve alongside them as an extension of their caregiving. I tip my cap to these people of the cloth! This month I invite you to do the same. Pastor Greg is the chaplain at Covenant Shores.
“Each name invites reflection and gratitude for exemplary service to God and humankind.”
Rotary students of the month for October Mercer Island High School seniors Sara Lindquist and Kevin Bernstein were named the Rotary Islanders of October at the Rotary Club luncheon on Oct. 8. Lindquist is a volleyball team captain at MIHS, where she is also the president and cofounder of PETRI: A Sara Science Club Lindquist for Girls, a Bridges leader, and Honor Society member. she has served as an ambassador for the Hugh O’Brien leadership program and as a state representative for the Washington Intercollegiate Athletic Association. She has participated in a service and learning trip to Guatemala with Common Hope and volunteered with the Center for Mission Services, helping the homeless and building homes in Mexico with the
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. She has competed in the International Barbershop Quartet Competition. The daughter of Tom and Juli Lindquist, she will be attending Dartmouth College. Bernstein is the founder and president of the AntiBully Club, which consists of high school students who instruct and counsel elementary students about preventing bullying. Bernstein has traveled to Thailand and Peru, where he has done community service including teaching and veterinary assistance, manual labor, infrastructure work, farming, helping orphans, and creating a potential economic opportunity to help poor families. He is a National H o n o r S ociety member and Bridges leader. The son of Neal and Leslie Bernstein, he plans to enter a career Kevin in law or Bernstein finance after attending a liberal arts school.
Studies on slowing aging process begin to appear Healthy aging could be the next frontier of medical research, study suggests
tancy is rising faster than total life expectancy, leaving the number of years that one can expect to live in good health unchanged or diminished,” wrote Dr. Dana P. Goldman, a professor of public health and Rather than spending pharmaceutical economall of their time fighting ics at the University of diseases, medical researchSouthern California and ers should focus more on lead author of the study how we can enable an aging report. “If population to stay we can healthy for as long age more On Health as possible, acslowly, we cording to a study can delay conducted by some the onset of the country’s top and prouniversities (http:// gression content.healthafof many fairs.org/condisabling tent/32/10/1698. diseases abstract). Timi Gustafson R.D. simultaneRethinking our ously.” priorities in terms In 2009, of medical goals is becomthe latest year for which ing imperative, simply data (www.aoa.gov/Aging_ because of demographic Statistics/) is available, the developments, the study number of Americans 65 authors said. Populations years and older was close around the world enjoy to 40 million. By 2030, it prospects of longevity will be about 72 million, unheard of only a few gentwice as many as in 2000. erations ago. Yet, overall If even a small percenthealth conditions of the age of the elderly could be aging are not improving as kept in reasonably good much. health, it would make a “In the last half century, significant difference, not major life expectancy gains only in quality of life but were driven by finding also in expenditures for ways to reduce mortality health care and entitlement from fatal diseases. But programs. now disabled life expec“Delayed aging could
increase life expectancy by an additional 2.2 years, most of which would be spent in good health. The economic value of delayed aging is estimated to be $7.1 trillion over 50 years,” the study report concluded. In their assessment, the researchers emphasize that slowing the aging process at least in parts of the population is a realistic goal that should be pursued sooner rather than later. In place of combating individual diseases, they recommend large-scale measures of prevention. A greater focus on early prevention is also supported by many health care organizations, including the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). In an article recently published in the AHA journal, “Circulation,” the authors call on doctors and other health care professionals to include lifestyle changes more aggressively in their treatment regimens. “We’re talking about a paradigm shift from treating biomarkers — [e.g.] the physical indicators of a person’s risk for heart disease — to helping people change unhealthy behaviors such as smoking,
unhealthy body weight, poor diet quality and lack of physical activity,” wrote lead author Dr. Bonnie Spring, a professor of preventive medicine, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University. Taking proactive steps for the prevention of chronic diseases is also recommended as the most effective and affordable method of health care by the leading organization of dietitians and nutritionists, especially through dietary intervention. None of these insights are new, of course. That an apple a day can keep the doctor away is an old mantra. What seems to be increasingly changing now, however, is the belief that health care only means treating illnesses after they occur. That wasn’t always the case. For example, in ancient China, people paid their doctors as long as they were well, and stopped paying the moment when they fell ill. That way, doctors benefited from their patients’ health, not their sickness. Food for thought. Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian. Find her at www.timigustafson.com.
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1 PLOT IN DESIRABLE Washington Memor ial Bonney Watson Par k. Located in the peaceful Garden of Flowers. Beautiful mature floral landscape with fountain. Va l u e $ 5 , 0 0 0 . O w n e r pays transfer fee. Asking $3000 or best offer. Sea Tac, near Airport. 206734-9079.
2 GARDEN OF Devotion cemetery plots (1 & 2), block 99, in the lovely Washington Memor ial Pa r k . M a r ke t va l u e $3,999 each, asking only $4,500 for both. Owner pays $195 transfer fee. Call now 253-841-2356.
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Bellevue Towers
$824,000
Investor Opportunity. 5 year tenant in place. Includes one parking space & one rented space. Custom built-in closets, walls of windows. Concierge. Downtown Bellevue! #510628 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
Warren Drive
$2,278,000
-SHORT SALE-
$296,600
Newcastle
$565,000
Opportunity!
$998,000
Comfortable 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in pleasant Remington Heights community. Each bedroom has it’s own walk-in closet. Beautiful granite kitchen counter tops. #334934 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Exquisite Stafford-built home in the coveted enclave of LaCrosse. The grand entry w/dramatic pillars showcase the sky-lit open stairway & 2nd story landing. #522354 Eric Huang 425-922-4368
World class spectacular views sweep along the coastline. Luxurious gated retreat. Finest amenities. Panoramic views of the Ocean, Olympics, Long Beach Peninsula. #488288 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Seabeck
$3,750,000
Mt. Rainier sunsets. Under Construction - two master suites/total 4BR, 4.25BA. Joint use 175ft deep water pier/dock to be approved. Ready by end of year #542875
Unique mansion on 8 acres with 500 ft of prime waterfront. Old world charm, dramatic views. One of a kind opportunity! #525084
Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
VACANT LAND Mirrormont Lot
$55,000 Opportunity!
$348,000 Building Site
$398,000 Private Lane
$448,000 Dream Big!
$489,950
Just under an acre lot on a dead end street in Mirrormont. Water, power, gas in st. Lots of trees and wildlife, poss. views. #466545
Tucked away building lot up private lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000sf building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896
Partial lk view lot, small subdivision 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Backs to conservancy Tract. Road, utilities in along paved access. Cleared for viewing! #83516
Large residential building site in area of new/ remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views. All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundary. #143651
What do YOU want? Create it! Build it! Build large or small, this 21,000sf lot is perfect for many styles. Pretty lake view, level pad, utilities in street. #455555
Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414
Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
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MERCER ISLAND HOMES
A RARE FIND!
$328,000
Built by Buchan
$790,000
WOW! Bright spacious 4th floor 3BR 1440 sf end unit. Panoramic View, gas fpl, washer/dryer in unit, lg view deck! Indoor Pool/Sauna + fitness/club rm! Pets OK. #541782 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240
Traditional 4BR/2.5BA home features living rm, dining rm, family rm off kit w/ eating space, vaulted master suite & 2 car garage. Level yard, mid island location! #535649 Molly Penny 206-230-5515
Olympic Snow!
$1,169,000
Snow is now on the Olympic Mtns a& turns pink when the sun sets. Enjoy this yourself! Also enjoy 4 large BR’s, wide open great rm, huge kitchen, new Baths! #529811 Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359
◆ New List
$738,000
Privacy &seclusion ,discreetly situated off East Mercer - “one w/nature” - yet mins away from urban existence! Soaring great rm concept. Walls of windows, 3BR/2.5BA #552356 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
NORTH END VIEW $798,000
2704SF, 3BR, 2.5BA European Townhouse Style Condo w/Master Suite, Courtyard, 2 Decks, 2 Fplcs, Marble Floors, Granite Counters & Stainless Appliances 3Prkg Spcs. #491241 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787
First Hill View
$1,200,000
Rare gem you don’t want to miss! 1930’s charm on lovely 12,000+SF lot. Lake, mtns & city view! Fantastic n’hood. North End w/ Easy I-90 access. #547707 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377
West Mercer
$739,000
Historic Home
$878,000
Huge 28,545sf lot, move right in or build your dream home! This charming rambler is filled with light from the multiple skylights & lg, Western facing windows. #506162 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093
North-end, Westside View 1925 Craftsman, charming, refreshed spaces await your vision. Dr. Bickford’s former home & office sited on large lot, circle drive #517868 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-230-5351
First Hill
$1,350,000
City, Lake & mtn views, completely renovated 2005, 2 master suites, formal liv & din+fam rm in kitchen+rec rm bsmtwalk to Lid Park & town -enter on 66th #483416 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270
Super Location
$758,000
Rambler!
$899,000
Shared Wtft
$1,125,000
Parkwood Ridge
$1,490,000
Classic 3BR/2BA w/ lovely gardens & partial city, lake & mtn view. Solid & well maintained. Flat lot, western exposure. North End. Easy I-90 access. #524014 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377
North End View
Contemporary 4BR/2.75BA home filled w/light & lush views of Lake WA, Bellevue & Mts. Large, bright kitchen w/eating area opens to living room & deck. #538545 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
W Mercer
$1,398,000
SERENITY NOW in this NW Contemporary 4 bdrm, 3.25 bath, 3 car garage & extra prkg pad, VIEW home! Lushly landscaped on 1/2 acre. Gourmet kitchen, 2 A/C units. #535920 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077
$788,000
Classic & charming 4BR NW rambler on a stunning lot. Surrounded by serene gardens & level grassy play areas. Quiet, sought-after cul-de-sac. #542467 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445 Mary Yax 206-612-8722
Wonderful community called Appleton and shared waterfront. This 5 bedroom 3.25 BATH home has hdwd flrs, open beam ceilings, fam rm, guest suite, gourmet kitchen. #519829 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294
Stunning estate on one of the highest spots on MI Large home with 5BR & 4BA and all the popular rooms. The views of lake & mountain on this large lot go forever #538902 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516 Laura Reymore 206-949-3270
MEET OUR BROKERS Best Buy S.F.!
$1,498,000
Escape to your East Mercer Retreat ! Grand traditional w/ Country Charm.7 bedroom w/ 2 master suites (one on the main level) 2 full kitchens. Flat play yard too! #524232 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411
Gold Coast 60’ $2,968,750
Clean lines and walls of windows sets the stage for this 5BR/2.75BA home. Master suites on both floors offers flexibility. 60’ of wtft, 183’ dock & sandy beach! #514035 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
Italian Villa
Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
$4,988,000
Magnificent northend-90 feet private wtft & dock, level yard; great rm & main floor master-5+bedrms, 5.5 baths, new exterior, roof, bths & much more! #496920
Gregg Bauermeister 206.459.5391 greggbauermeister@cbbain.com A lifetime of detail work, and I thrive on it! I’m a Broker, with over 27 years of being an accountant; I’m a stickler for details. That’s why YOU can count on me to guide you through the process with confidence when it comes to your real estate needs. I volunteer for ski patrol with Crystal Mountain and for Seattle Chamber Music. So give me a call and let’s talk about YOUR real estate needs!
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