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MIHS Drama presents ‘The Skin of our Teeth’ Don’t miss the classic drama about survival through the worst of circumstances with a mixture of satire, farce and drama as performed by Islander students. The play runs through Feb. 7 at Mercer Island High School.

Tickets are sold at the door or contact Debbie Newell at deborah@pirie-newell.com or call 206-275-9114.

Council says stopping the possibility of tolling I-90 is top concern for session

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Restore Pioneer Park at ‘MLK Weekend of Service’ Join your neighbors to help restore Pioneer Park between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18 at the corner of Island Crest Way & S.E. 68th St. Work with EarthCorps and the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation to plant native trees, remove non-native plants such as ivy, and participate in site maintenance activities.

For more, contact Kelly O’Callahan at kelly@earthcorps. org or visit www.earthcorps. org/volunteer.php.

Cell towers get bad reception from city Council unsure about adding wireless facilities in residential areas

By Katie Metzger

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AT&T’s proposal to “bring reliable wireless technology to Mercer Island” by building additional facilities raised a multitude of questions among the City Council at its Jan. 5 meeting.

The provider submitted an application to the city to add wireless communication facilities (WCFs) at Islander Middle School, the South Mercer Playfields and the residences at the corner of S.E. 28th Street and 61st Avenue

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view-blocking antennas.” Other concerns about the height of the new structures, the placement in residential areas and the overall ambiguity of the proposal, especially with the small cells, prompted councilmembers to delay a significant decision until S.E. It also proposed changing the a future meeting. city code to allow small cell facili“Most people have a visceral ties, which measure three cubic reaction to having a cell tower in feet, around their backyard,” Deputy the Island.

Mayor Dan Grausz The prosaid. “We just got this posal, based dropped in our lap ... on the growth It’s going to take some in demand for time (to evaluate).” data and the Grausz said that this challenging proposal shouldn’t be Dan Grausz topography Deputy Mayor a priority for the city’s of the Island zoning and permitting that leaves officials, with projects “dead spots” in coverage, was like school construction and approved by the city’s planning Town Center visioning going on commission, but criticized by the at the same time.

Council.

Grausz also said that he helped Councilmember Mike Cero make the decision when the issue said he would have liked to see about where wireless facilities a map of the dead spots “to justify the expansion of potentially WIRELESS | PAGE 2

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This brightly-colored Anna’s Hummingbird was photographed in the First Hill neighborhood last month.

The annual Audubon bird count on the Island was conducted on Dec. 27. See Page 7 for more.

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Going into the 2015 legislative session, the city of Mercer Island has one main priority: to fund transportation projects without tolling I-90.

City officials came up with list of 2015 legislative priorities again this year, after adopting a set in 2014 to help guide city officials and policies in relation to the state agenda. The City Council approved the one-page list of 2015 legislative priorities at its meeting on Jan. 5.

The first priority on the city’s list this year is to “support the adop-

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News briefs Consultant hired to study parking The city has hired a consultant, Ben Pariser, to come up with a list of commuter parking options on the Island, after the proposal to build a lot near the community center generated opposition among residents.

The consultant’s report will be discussed by the Council at its planning session on Jan. 23. The city will then hold an open house in late January or early February.

Councilmember Benson Wong said the parking problem intersects with the Town Center visioning pro-

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cess and other city issues.

“There’s a lot going on, and a lot of it is related,” he said.

Pariser, an Island resident, has worked with the city before on parking and transit-oriented development projects. This contract, for up to $10,000, involves looking at all potential sites within walking distance from the current park and ride, said communications manager Ross Freeman.

Pariser is also on the board of directors for the Mercer Island Center for the Arts.

‘Replacement service’ for 2014 Metro bus cuts Metro bus service was severely cut on the Island at the end of September

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2014, when approximately 75 percent of routes were modified or deleted. Over the last few months, the city has been working with King County Metro on alternatives to mitigate for service lost on routes 202 and 205.

A few concepts to buy back certain limited services, such as by using circulator vans, smaller buses, ondemand vehicles and other means, have been developed using feedback from a rider survey that generated more than 600 responses.

This helped inform Council where and when reduced replacement service is needed most.

Commuter feedback is needed on a fixed-schedule commuter shuttle option.

Take the 202/205 survey by going to the city website or https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/6Z37XK3.

YTN gets a hand from planning commission On Nov. 19, the planning commission recommended approval of a code amendment to allow youth stage theaters as accessory uses to places of worship.

The proposed amendment was initiated by city staff after Youth Theater Northwest (YTN) had to vacate its former location to make way for the new elementary school. YTN re-located to Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 4400 86th Ave. S.E. Stage theater programs

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Adequate parking must be provided by the place of worship for these types of programs and performances.

King County Executive Dow Constantine proposed last month to replace the region’s aging emergency radio network.

Mercer Island Police Commander Dave Jokinen said that the radio network is the “backbone” for police and fire communicatation across the county.

“It’s the network we use to communicate every day, between us and dispatch,” Jokinen said, noting that Mercer Island is one of the 11 cities that have requested replacement of the network, which is 20 years old.

The new Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) would replace radios used by first responders to communicate during crises and upgrade equipment in King County’s 911 dispatch centers. Eleven cities and their public safety partners have requested that King County replace the existing network.

WIRELESS | FROM 1 would be located first came up. City officials chose certain areas, such as along the I-90 corridor, in Town Center, along Island Crest Way and by the South-end QFC, and tried to keep them out of neighborhoods.

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said those existing facilities can’t keep up with demand.

Grausz suggested the changing the code to allow these facilities on East and West Mercer Ways, instead of in residential areas like S.E. 28th Street and 61st Avenue S.E. According to planning commission findings, there are two legally nonconforming properties in that

area that currently contain WCFs. The facilities were “grandfathered in” to the city’s current regulations.

The Council concluded the discussion with more questions than answers, and suggested rewriting the ordinance to regulate the height, location and visibility of the proposed facilities, before bringing it back for a second reading.

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Island real estate for December Real estate brokers around Western Washington reported a strong finish to 2014. December’s sales outpaced the same month a year ago by double digits, according to new figures and commentary from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

Across most of Western Washington, Multiple Listing Service members reported modest year-over-year price gains (about 5.5 percent) for homes and condominiums that sold last month, compared to 12 months ago.

The number of new listings added to inventory was nearly identical to activity of a year ago, but with pending sales outpacing new listings. The selection, as measured by total active inventory, dwindled by about eight percent compared to a year ago.

City briefs New Council member to be chosen Tuesday, Jan. 20 Next Tuesday, the Mercer Island City Council will vote to select a new City Councilmember.

Eleven Islanders applied to fill the vacancy left by Tann Senn on the Council.

The candidates – Megan Coppersmith Szerwo, Darren Gold, Bradley Jennison, Ralph Jorgenson, Andrew Lamb, Steve Marshall, Terry Pottmeyer, Carl Silverberg, Matthew Tardif, Joel Wachs and Wendy Weiker – addressed the Council at a special meeting on Jan. 6.

Most are Island parents and professionals who want to get involved in their community. Some currently serve on city commissions and boards Marshall on the Planning Commission, Wachs on the Open Space Conservancy

That trend is clearly evident on Mercer Island. The inventory for available homes and condos on the Island remains thin. Thirteen units were added to the market for the month — the same number as a year ago.

However, the total amount of homes and condos offered for sale in December dropped by onethird from a year ago; from 55 in December 2013 to 37 last month.

Just one condo was added to the market in December 2014.

The median price of the 20 Island homes sales that were finalized last month was up over 20 percent over a year ago; from $950,000 in December of 2013 to $1,151,000.

Just two of those sales were for condos.

Real estate professionals warn that scarcity and changing economic parameters will make buying homes more difficult in 2015.

Trust and Library Board and Weiker on the Utility Board. Pottmeyer has been on the YFS Foundation Board and president of the School Board. Jorgensen co-chaired the 2014 school bond committee and served on the school district PTA Council.

Others have experience in local government, both near to Seattle and far away. Silverberg is a political strategist for the President of Ghana.

Swerzo has worked for the City of Seattle, Seattle City Council and King County Elections. Jennison served four years as an Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Some (Marshall, Jennison) grew up on the Island, and some (Tardif, Gold) are recent transplants. Some are youth sports coaches (Lamb, Jorgensen). All are united in their belief that more needs to be done to protect and enhance the Island’s quality of life, from improving public safety

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The Council will vote to approve its newest addition on Jan. 20. The person chosen can elect to be sworn in then or on Feb. 3, but will be able to participate in the Council’s planning session on Jan. 23-25 in any case.

City commends service of Tana Senn During a ceremony at the Jan. 5 City Council meeting, councilmembers and city staff bid farewell to Tana Senn, who will soon turn her attention from local to state politics.

Senn was appointed to the Council in January 2012, and elected to her position in November

2013, serving three years.

In September 2013, she was appointed to the Washington State House of Representatives and was re-elected to that seat in November.

While she covered both positions for many months, she is now focusing fulltime on representing the 41st Legislative District, which includes Mercer Island.

Senn’s background in communications and government relations served her well during her Council tenure, and she took special interest in Town Center, Islandwide sustainability, recreational facilities and playground upgrades, the city’s Shoreline Management Plan and the Youth and Family Services (YFS) school counselor services.

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“Prices, interest rates, and rents will continue to rise,” stated Mike Gain, CEO and president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate in Seattle.

“The cost of buying a home is not determined by price alone but by price and the mortgage rate,” he explained, adding, “The longer a buyer waits, the higher the mortgage payment as prices and interest rates continue to increase.”

Region-wide, other areas saw more activity. MLS members reported 5,794 pending sales (mutually accepted offers) for an increase of nearly 11 percent from a year ago. In the four-county Puget Sound region, brokers counted 4,410 pending sales, the highest December volume since 2005.

High-end homes are selling well, according to brokers and MLS data.

Northwest MLS figures show nearly 2,000 homes priced at $1 million and up sold in King County during 2014. That’s up more than 25 percent compared to 2013.

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DECEMBER 29 COLLISION: Two vehicles collided at the 5500 block of Island Crest Way, but neither of the drivers were injured.

One, a 78-year-old Island woman, was charged for following too close. She said she was traveling north bound at about 30 miles per hour when the car in front of her stopped suddenly for a cement truck, causing her to collide with the back end of the other vehicle. The driver in front of her had neck pain but declined aid.

he came home from vacation and found that his home at the 4600 block of 88th Avenue S.E. had been egged. The exterior of the house was damaged, and a professional was needed to clean it.

JANUARY 2 ASSAULT: A 50-year-old man from Los Angeles, was arrested at the 8000 block of North Mercer Way after hitting a 32-year-old Seattle man multiple times while on the bus. The incident was reported by a 67-year-old male from Bothell and witnessed by two riders from Seattle.

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PROWLING: A 53-year-old female who lives at the 4700 block of 91st Avenue S.E. reported that her vehicle was prowled after an unknown suspect broke the passenger side front door window. A lunch pail was taken.

THEFT: A 23-year-old Seattle man was arrested at the 2700 block of 77th Avenue S.E. after shoplifting bottles of Maker’s Mark 90, Jagermeister and Wild Roots alcohol. He was confronted by store employees after stashing the bottles in his duffel bag. The incident was witnessed by a 37-year-old Island woman.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A 50-year-old man said that

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PRIORITIES | FROM 1 -tion of a Statewide Transportation Program that includes Local and Regional Transit Service Funding (without I-90 tolling).”

“It’s number one on the list for a very good reason,” said Kirsten Taylor, assistant city manager.

The list is a “comprehensive look at the interests of the community” that pays particular attention to transportation funding, Taylor said.

“It’s a round-up of issues that the city will keep an eye on as they work their way through the legislature,” Taylor said.

A few of the objectives reflect those of the Association of Washington Cites, Sound Cities Association, A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH), King County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Legislative Forum and the Puget Sound Regional Council.

Some of the priorities reflect local interests and issues, while others have a

broader reach.

The last item on the list is about education funding. The city supports state funding for counselors in each school to help address mental health and social emotional learning. The mental health counseling program in Mercer Island schools is jointly funded by the school district and the city’s department of Youth and Family Services (YFS).

It’s a unique arrangement, and not without challenges – most of which have to do with funding.

Taylor said the school counselor issue is something that former councilmember and current state representative Tana Senn is interested in, having seen its success on the Island.

Other priorities include: urging state legislators to draft legislation allowing municipalities to accept other than the lowest bid for public works projects, such as the weighted bid process, exploring new revenue options and more flexible use of existing revenue sources, includ-

ing adjusting the limit on property tax increases to better reflect the costs of providing services, setting a statewide price on carbon pollution, and restoring the Housing Trust Fund and making housing bonds effective now for King County.

The bidding law item references the city’s trouble with its contractor, Corp Inc., for the South-end fire station, which is behind schedule due to construction delays. The city was required to accept the lowest qualified bidder for the fire station project, though city staff did provide a positive recommendation of Corp Inc. before accepting the bid. Still, Taylor said it would be nice to have options, as opposed to being required to accept the lowest qualified bidder.

As far as I-90 tolling goes, Taylor said that the progress the city made via lobbyists and legal research last year was impactful in preventing it for now.

In addition, Rep. Judy Clibborn of 41st District, who lives on Mercer Island and is the House Transportation Chair,

directed WSDOT with Sen. Curtis King to delay further expenditures on the environmental review of the project for the remainder of the state’s biennium, which is through June 2015.

Taylor said that the city is lucky to have access to its legislators, including the 41st District’s Rep. Tana Senn and Rep. Judy Clibbon, and State Sen. Steve Litzow; all who live on the Island.

The 2015 Washington State Legislative Regular Session will run from Jan. 12 until April 27, 2015.

How to contact state legislators You can call, email, or write a letter to your legislator’s office.

Go to http://leg. wa.gov/ for contact information, or call 41st District representatives Tana Senn at (360) 7867894 and Judy Clibborn at (360) 786-7926, or State Sen. Steve Litzow at (360) 786-7641.

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 15C-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING MICC 19.02.

010.A TO ALLOW THEATER PROGRAMS AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO PLACES OF WORSHIP. Ordinance No. 15C-03 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on January 5, 2014. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795.

Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on January 14, 2015. #1226604.

Dean Mack. Mercer Island School Distirct, 4160 86th Ave SE. Mercer Island. WA 98040, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit The proposed project, Mercer Island Elementary School No. 4 , is located at 4030 86”’ Ave SE in Mercer Island, in King County.

This project involves 7.8 acres of soil disturbance for comercial (school building) construction activities.

The receiving water(s) is/are an unnamed stream discharging to Lake Washington Any persons desiring to present their views to the department of Ecology regarding this applica-

tion may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be submitted to the department of Ecology. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public Interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173·201 A-320.

Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater PO Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on January 7, 2015 and January 14, 2015. #1212177.

Mercer Island School District, 4160 86 Ave SE. Mercer Island.

WA , is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Islander Middle School Replacement, is located at 8225 SE 72nd ST in Mercer Island, in King County This project involves 7.5 acres of soil disturbance for School Building construction activities.

The receiving water(s) is/are Unnamed Creek flowing to Lake Washington.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the department of Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be submitted to the department of Ecology.

Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201 A-320.

Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater PO Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504·7696 Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on January 7, 2015 and January 14, 2015. #1212195 Advertisement for Bids CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON 2015 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS DATE OF BID OPENING: February 4, 2015 TIME: 2:00pm

Sealed bids for the 2015 Water System Improvements Project will be received by the City of Mercer Island at the DSG Permit Counter, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington 98040 until 2:00pm local time on February 4th, 2015 at which time bids will be opened and publicly read.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of the following improvements: Work generally consists of constructing 5,400 LF of new 8-inch DI water main, 70 LF of new 4-inch DI water main and appurtenances, 107 water services, 15 connections to existing main, and temporary and permanent asphalt restoration. Temporary erosion/water pollution control, temporary traffic control and devices, property restoration and other miscellaneous items will also be necessary to complete the work.

By submitting this bid, the bidder agrees that, if award this contract, they will achieve Final Completion within 120 working days from the Notice to Proceed and the Substantial Completion Date will be 10 calendar days prior to the Final Completion Date.

A single contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest total responsive bid for all schedules combined. Each bidder, by submission of the proposal,

acknowledges and understands the rights reserved by the Owner in awarding the contract and the Owner’s right to modify the size of the project.

Bids are to be submitted only on the forms provided in the Specifications. All bidding and all construction shall be carried out in compliance with the Plans and Specifications for this project.

Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the same time stated in the Specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Mercer Island.

The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities and irregularities in the bidding process. Bids shall remain open for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of Bid opening and no bidder may withdraw their bid during this period.

Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, and “City of Mercer Island”.

This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents

with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Self-Registered Bidders List”.

Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration.

Bidder questions are to be directed to Rona Lin, Utilities Engineer, by email at rona.lin@ mercergov.org, by phone at (206) 275-7806 or by fax at (206) 275-7814.

As part of the City’s affirmative action effort, the City encourages the participation of certified disadvantaged businesses and women’s business enterprises to act as prime contractors as well as subcontractors on this project.

Ali Spietz City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on Janaury 14, 2015. #1226620.

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Deaths Myer Coval Former Mercer Island resident, Myer Coval of North Bend, Wash., died Dec. 27. He was 89 years old.

Coval was born in Winnipeg, Canada. He received a Ph.D in biochemistry from Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass, and specialized in immunology.

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Fr. John Horan He is survived by his wife Barbara, siblings Sam and Molly, children Lawrence, Michelle, Judith, Joshua, Jeremiah and Joel, and nine grandchildren.

The obituary may be found at http://www. l e g a c y. c o m / o b i t u a r ies/seattletimes/obitua r y. a s p x ? n = m y e r coval&pid=1737260.

Father John Horan, a priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle for 67 years, died Nov. 24. He was 94. He was in residence at St. Monica on Mercer Island from 1985 to 2005.

Born the second of six children in Duagh, Kilmorna, Ireland, he was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Seattle June 9, 1946, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny.

Fr. Horan first served at Church of the Assumption in Bellingham (1947-52) and Holy Rosary in Seattle (1952-53), then at St. Barbara in Black Diamond (1953-60), St. Aloysius in Buckley (1960), St. Mary in Marysville (1960-64), St. Pius X in Mountlake Terrace (1964-76), and St. Anne in Seattle (1976-83).

A funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 3, at St. Monica Church.

Ralph T. Coffey

Former Island residents Jack and Fritzie Trowbridge celebrated their 60th Wedding anniversary in 2014 with a trip to the Oregon coast. They were married on August 7, 1954, a day chosen as the least likely weekend for rain in Seattle. This prediction proved true and a lovely outdoor reception in the bride’s parent’s garden followed the ceremony.

The couple moved to Mercer Island in 1960, where they raised their two sons, John and Geoff.

Fritzie spent most of her teaching career on the Island, teaching elementary school at Mercerview, Mercer Crest, Lakeridge

and Island Park.

Jack’s career included work for both Boeing and the Puget Sound Educational Service District.

While both Jack and Fritzie enjoyed playing tennis at the Mercer Island Country Club, Jack rarely missed a day on the courts.

They are now happily retired and living in Bothell with their cairn terrier, Duffy.

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After enlisting at the outbreak of WWII, Ralph served with the US Army Signal Corps in the Alaska Communications Service.

He was a devout Catholic who participated in a wide range of parish activities at St. Joseph Church and later at St. Monica on Mercer Island. He is a Past Grand Knight of the Seattle Council of the Knights of Columbus and Past President of the Archdiocesan Union of the Holy Name Society. He volunteered to be Cub Master to the largest pack of young scouts in Seattle and was awarded the Scouter’s Key. His careers and activities led to many valued friendships and recognitions for his accomplishments. He had a keen sense of doing things the right way. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.

Always an engaging conversationalist who delighted in the company of others, Ralph, with his wife Katherine hosted many events for family and friends over the years. He loved and treasured his family and considered his children his most important life work.

His positive influence on them continued throughout his life.

Ralph will be always remembered for his enthusiasm and optimism, his quick Irish wit and smiles for all.

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Rutcher Eugene “Gene” Sedell Rutcher Sedell was born August 14, 1929 in his parents’ home outside of Vancouver, WA; passed away December 22, 2014 at First Hill Swedish Hospital, Seattle. Gene was a long-time resident of Mercer Island.

Gene attended Barberton Grade School, Battle Ground Junior High and graduated from Battle Ground High in 1947. After graduation, he spent four summers working for the US Forestry Department in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

He attended Clark College in Vancouver for his freshman year, then transferring to the University of Washington from which he graduated with a degree in Chemistry in 1951.

He worked for General Electric at the Hanford Atomic Energy Works until he was drafted by the US Army. He spent the last nine months of his tour in Korea. Upon his discharge, he was hired by Boeing as a chemical engineer, where he continued to work until his retirement in 1992. Gene was a seven time Bridge Life Master and was also an avid golfer, playing mainly at the Mt. Si Golf Course.

He is preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Janet, who passed away in 2002. Gene’s brother, Arthur passed away in 1997.

He is survived by his sister, Arlene Sedell, a sister-in-law, Adele (Sedell) Firestone, four nephews and one niece; all of Vancouver WA. There will be no services. Memorial contributions suggested to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the name of both Gene and Janet.

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Ralph Coffey, 98, of Mercer Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Overlake Hospital surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by Katherine, his loving wife of 62 years, and infant son Patrick. Survivors include 5 children, Tom (Chris), Kathleen (Hal) Thorsvig, Michael, John (Patty), Steve (Marianne) as well as 7 grandchildren and their spouses, and 8 greatgrandchildren, who have all brightened his life and given him immense pride. He is also survived by 6 nieces and nephews and their spouses and children.

Born in Seattle on July 27, 1916 to John and Elizabeth (Lynch) Coffey, Ralph was the youngest of 5 children. The family lived in the Capitol Hill neighborhood where he attended St. Joseph School. At Broadway High School he captained the school’s daily newspaper and was elected Senior Class President. After graduating in 1934 he embarked upon a career in property and casualty insurance with Northwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Seattle, later known as Unigard Insurance Group, becoming Assistant Vice President and corporate managing underwriter for all personal lines. After 44 years with the company, he retired but soon joined John L. Scott Real Estate on Mercer Island as an agent and enjoyed a successful second career. He became active in Mercer Island Rotary and served as Chairman of the 1986

Gustav (Gus) Raaum “The Viking,” born to Sigurd and Ingeborg Raaum, January 20, 1926 in Brevik, Norway, passed away December 28, 2014 in Mercer Island, WA surrounded by his family.

Gus was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Claire.

He is survived by his three children, David (Patricia Lorenzo), Christian (Joanie Bishop), and Lisbeth Raaum Harris (John). A strong family man, he was very proud of his children. Special to his heart were his six grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, Allison, Erik, Courtney, Erika and great grandson Jackson.

“Farfar” (Norwegian for father’s father), as he was affectionately called, spent many hours watching them grow up. Niece Mette Raaum and nephew Fred Raaum, both of Sweden, as well as brother S.F. Dick Raaum of Sequim, also survive Gus. His family moved to Lillehammer, Norway early in his childhood, several years before the German invasion and the Nazi occupation. During those nine years in Lillehammer, Gus took part in high school sports (soccer, track and speed skating), but thanks to great coaching, he excelled in ski jumping.

Boycotting Nazi-sponsored ski jumping competitions, Gus trained and competed in secret during the war.

In 1946, Gus won the junior class in ski jumping at the famous Holmenkollen ski competition in Oslo, once considered the World Series of ski jumping. More than 100,000 spectators, including the Norwegian Royal family watched this post-war event. Overnight, Gus became a national hero. This resulted in a trip the following year touring the U.S. with the Norwegian Ski Jumping Team. The team visited Seattle and with his “Viking” spirit of risk taking, he ended up staying. Knowing little English, he entered the University of Washington where he earned a degree in accounting and received his CPA. While a member of the UW Ski Team, he won the NCAA national ski jumping title twice, while also earning All American honors.

Gus was proud to be the only skier ever to be inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame (1992). It was through his membership as a Sigma Nu that he met his wife to be, Claire Thompson, who was also a student at the UW and a Kappa girl. Their romance blossom ed and they were married not long after their graduation in 1950.

After 17 years as a CPA in Seattle, Gus decided to try resort management.

He moved the family to Jackson Hole in 1967 to work as vice-president and general manager for Paul McCollister at the Jackson Hole Ski Corporation, and was soon promoted to president. In 1970 he was recruited by Chet Huntley to oversee the development of the Big Sky of Montana resort near Bozeman. Eight years later, Gus returned to Seattle to join old friend Harold Hill to form Hill-Raaum Investment Company, which later became Hill-Raaum-Pietromonaco.

Always quick to mention his Norwegian heritage, he embraced many Norwegian customs, food and culture. Gus was a founder of the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard, and a proud member of the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce, Norwegian Commercial Club and Sons of Norway. He was very active within the international ski world, including 16 years as the Chairman of the FIS Ski Jumping Committee. He officiated and attended seven Winter Olympic Games and seven World Ski Championships as well as national and regional ski jumping competitions. In 1980, Gus was Chief of Competition for ski jumping at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. He received numerous awards and recognition for his involvement in organized skiing. He was elected to the US National Ski Hall of Fame in 1980. He also served as president of HK, an exclusive and somewhat mysterious worldwide ski-oriented friendship society that includes his friend King Harald of Norway.

Gus was past president and 30-year member of Mercer Island Rotary Club. In addition to skiing, his hobbies included golf, fly-fishing, attending Husky football games, and sailing on his 20-foot Ranger, the Uff Da. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way, on Tuesday, January 6th, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to the Mercer Island Rotary Foundation, PO Box 1, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

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School projects move ahead

IMS, Elementary #4 construction projects are sent out for bids

By Joseph Livarchik

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In a bond projects update at the Mercer Island School Board meeting last Thursday, project manager Brandy Fox announced two “milestones” for the construction projects at Islander Middle School and Elementary #4: both projects were among the first to go out for bids.

“It was huge to be one of the first ones out, it’s a big deal,” Fox told the board.

“Our design team has really done an amazing job to get us here.”

The middle school advertised for bid Tuesday, Jan. 6, the first day of the new year to bid, and Fox said it was one of three projects to hit the street. It is scheduled to open bids on Jan. 30.

Elementary #4 was scheduled to go to bid Tuesday, Jan. 13 after the Reporter deadline, and is scheduled to open bids Feb. 12.

Fox said sending both projects to bid in the early days of January was 18

months of hard work in the making.

“I’ve been keeping a log of all the projects scheduled to go out to bid in the first six months of this year, and there is nearly $1 billion in school construction, and we are at the very front of the pack,” Fox said. “Our whole team has worked really hard to ensure that we were at the front, not the middle and not the end, and that we got a jump in front of everybody else. And we have.”

F o x said her team will spend the month of February reviewBrandy Fox ing conProject Manager tractor qualifications and determining what alternates they will take before returning to the board in February with a request for authorization to award the contract, with the contractor beginning work in March or April.

For Elementary #4, the district will award the bid in February or early March, with the contractor beginning in March or April.

“Different people gear up differently, so we’ll see who we get and how that goes,” she said.

Demolition and abate-

“We are right on schedule for what we need.”

MIHS musicians to perform live on KPLU radio Jan. 15 Six members of the Mercer Island High School jazz program will perform live on air on KPLU radio, 88.5 FM from 12:15 to 12:35 p.m., Jan. 15 at KPLU’s Belltown studio.

The performance is part of the KPLU School of Jazz project. KPLU selects 10 schools to participate in the project and sends a guest artist to each participating school to work with

students and prepare the performance. The guest artist also participates with the students during their on-air performance. The guest artist for MIHS is trumpet and saxophonist Jay Thomas, who has been to MIHS four times already and will rehearse again with students one more time before the performance.

“The experience has

ment is still ongoing at the North Mercer gymnasium, though Fox said the project was still on schedule.

Removal of asbestos-containing materials and debris has resulted in a change order charging the district an additional $61,907, bringing the contract sum from $606,840 to $668,747.

Fox said two more changes were agreed upon and are scheduled to take place, with cost details coming in the next project update.

“I expect when all is said and done with this demolition contract, that our changes will be somewhere between $400,000 and $450,000,” Fox said. “Which probably feels like a big amount in comparison to the construction contract, and it is a good amount, but it’s also the riskiest part of the project. We separated it and are doing it first because this is what happens when you tear buildings down.”

Crews have begun steel work on the 100 wing at the high school, and were set to begin building vertically this week, with steel columns arriving Monday.

“We’re plugging right along. Not at a record pace, but right on schedule for what we need,” Fox said.

For more go to www. mercerislandschools.org.

been phenomenal,” said music teacher David Bentley. “It’s so exciting to see our best and brightest interacting with Jay. He truly is a brilliant musician, and has been inspiring to, and enthusiastic with our kids. They walk out of each session eyes wide, and bouncing with excitement.

The growth has been so fun to see.”

The students performing are: Riley Fang, saxophone; Shea Kelsay, trumpet; Tynan McGee, trombone; Eric Westergard, piano; Max Van Gelder, bass and Dylan Lesko, drums.

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Above, construction crew members prepare the extension of the 200 wing at the high school along 92nd Ave. S.E. before pouring concrete.

Right, steel installation has begun on the addition of the 100 wing at the high school, with crews beginning to go vertical this week.

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Clarinets for Conservation Events Jan. 15 - 19 • 5 p.m., Thursday Jan. 15, a lecture, recital and master class at Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, in Bellingham, Wash.

• 3:30 p.m., Saturday Jan. 17, a recital at the Benaroya Hall Soundbridge in Seattle.

• 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, an art show featuring Clarinets for Conservation at the MIVAL Gallery on Mercer Island.

• 5:30 p.m., Sunday Jan. 18, a recital at the Mercer Island Evergreen Covenant Church.

• 3 p.m., Monday Jan. 19, a lecture and recital at Seattle Pacific University.

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Clarinets for Conservation will be coming to the Northwest for its first tour this weekend. The events are to benefit the people and environment of Tanzania where indigenous hardwood trees, often used for the clarinet, are threatened. Islander clarinetist, Audrey Miller, Ph.D, will perform along with other musicians in a weekend of recitals, shows and lectures. The performances will feature contemporary and standard works as well as chamber music composed by Sophia M. Kuyenga from Tanzania, Africa.

The first Island event will be held at the MIVAL Gallery on Jan. 18. See box at left for event details.

See the story in the Jan. 7 issue of the Reporter or go to www.mi-reporter.com/ community/287676491.html.

Those wishing to contribute can donate tax-deductible donations of money, clarinets, music, books, stands and reeds.

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58 species of birds counted on Island Reporter Staff

The 115th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count was held on Mercer Island on Dec. 27.

According to organizers, the weather conditions were excellent and unusually warm for the count.

The weather for the day turned out to be 48 degrees; there was no rain but some wind. Thirteen participants divided into four groups to count both the water and land birds.

Islander Judith Roan, who organized the count, said the group tallied 58 species of bird and had a total of 2,625 individual

Photo by Judith Roan

Photo by Valery Cochran

birds. Not surprisingly, the most number of species were found at the North end of the Island in and around Luther Burbank Park. That group of observers, headed by Linda Anchondo, found 43 species of birds. A highlight was the siting of a resident Peregrine Falcon under the East Channel Bridge.

In years past, a pair of the birds have nested there, Roan said.

Ducks in general were down in numbers, Roan said. No Ruddy Ducks were found in the entire Seattle count area. She did note that the lake was choppy and made it difficult to see water fowl.

“The Western Grebes continue to decline in numbers and this year our lowest number ever,” she added. “We found just nine.

During the 1990s they were recorded in the hundreds.”

Yet the group found that Pine Siskins were up in numbers this year. Pine Siskins tend to fluctuate in numbers from year to year.

Large flocks of 100 or more were seen here on Mercer Island and in the entire count area.

The Fox Sparrow, above left, is seen on the Island only during winter months.

The group found only four this year.

The data from the Island count is added to Seattle Audubon’s compilation for the area.

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Photo by Judith Roan

Above, an Anna’s Hummingbird was photographed in Mercer Island’s First Hill neighborhood in mid- December.

At right, a Peregrine Falcon that nests under the East Channel Bridge sits on a light post on Dec. 28.

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Kangs deal Islanders first KingCo loss Career night from LW’s Sydney Shepard sinks Mercer Island

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Down a point with a minute left in regulation, Mercer Island’s plan was to force Lake Washington to beat them at the foul line. Unfortunately for the Islanders, the player they were sending wasn’t missing much all night.

Connecting on 14 of 16 free throw attempts in the fourth quarter, Lake Washington senior Sydney Shepard scored a careerhigh 39 points to lead the Kangs past Mercer Island 59-51 Friday at Lake Washington High School.

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“I don’t think they necessarily played the worst they’ve ever played, but they just didn’t step up in the right moments, and it was almost an attitude and feel thing. Our shooting percentage was poor, we missed some really impor-

tant rebounds, but defensively, you just can’t let one person go. That has to hurt your feelings.”

The Kangs (4-9, 1-4) were aggressive from the outset, leading throughout the first quarter, with Shepard scoring nine of the team’s 11 first-quarter points. Mercer Island (8-4, 4-1) managed to keep things close and swing the momentum with an 11-2 run at the end of the second quarter, with back-to-back 3-pointers

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MI boys swim first at Kentridge Invite Invite marks Islanders’ third meet win in five days

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Jess Blakeslee pulls up for a jumpshot Friday, Jan. 9 at LWHS. The Islanders fell to the Kangs, 59-51.

MI boys hoops off to 5-0 KingCo start

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

Mercer Island swim and dive wrapped a busy week with a first-place finish at the Kentridge Invitational Saturday, Jan. 10 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. Competing against 35 other schools, the Islanders won with a team score of 569.5. Kamiak was second at 372, and Issaquah was third with a score of 367.

Mercer Island had top finishers in three events.

Senior Ian Caldwell won the 50 freestyle (21.29) and the 100 freestyle (47.03),

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Mercer Island’s Ian Caldwell swims the 200 freestyle against Juanita Thursday, Jan. 8 at Mary Wayte Pool. Caldwell won with a time of 1:55.73. and the team of Andrew Fukuda, Oliver Hoff, Ben Gore and Caldwell won the 400 freestyle relay with a

time of 3:14.42.

The Islanders were runners-up in the other two relay events, with the team

of Teddy Larkin, Andrew Fukuda, Caldwell and

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Emerson Schulz goes up for the reverse layup during MI’s 73-43 win Friday, Jan. 9 at LWHS.

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

Mercer Island boys basketball earned its secondstraight league win since returning from holiday competition in California,

beating Lake Washington 73-43 Friday night at Lake Washington High School.

The Islanders improved to 5-0 in the KingCo stand-

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SWIM | FROM 10 Joseph Li finishing second in the 200 medley relay at 1:41.94. In the 200 freestyle relay, the team of Li, Fukuda, Hoff and Gore finished second at 1:30.31.

In the 200 freestyle, Gore placed third with a time of 1:46.30, while Hoff was fourth at 1:47.51. Gore was also a runner-up in the 100 butterfly, finishing in 54.82, and Hoff was third in the 500 freestyle at 4:50.48.

Fukuda placed fifth in the 200 IM, finishing in 2:03.24, and Kyle Bailey finished seventh in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:05.77.

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from Jess Blakeslee giving the Islanders a 24-18 halftime lead.

Lake Washington came back in the third, tying the game 32-32 off a floater from Johnna Jahnke, but the Islanders responded with a 6-0 run to close the quarter.

But the fourth belonged to Shepard and the Kangs.

With Mercer Island ahead 44-40 with three minutes remaining, Lake Washington reeled off a 9-0 run, getting six of those points from Shepard.

A 3-point play from Jess Blakeslee cut Mercer Island’s deficit to 50-49 with a minute to go, but the Islanders couldn’t keep the ball from getting into Shepard’s hands. Going to the line five times in the game’s final minute, Shephard sank 9 of 10 free throw attempts, going 14 st of 16 from the foul line in the fourth quarter alone, Reporter

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MI’s Jimmy Markwith swims the 500 freestyle Thursday, Jan. 8 against Juanita. Markwith won, finishing in 5:30.64.

The competition was Mercer Island’s third of the week, all resulting in team wins. The Islanders beat Bainbridge 128-58 Tuesday and Juanita 127-

59 Thursday, with both meets at Mary Wayte Pool.

Heading into Saturday’s invite, coach Chauntelle Johnson said the goal was to see 13 state times

BOYS | FROM 10

to seal the victory. Shepard grabbed 15 rebounds to go along with her game-high 39 points, finishing 15 of 17 from the free throw line for the game.

Anna Luce led the Islanders in scoring with 18 points, while Jess Blakeslee had 15 and Josie Blakeslee contributed nine.

Yuen said afterward she tipped her hat to Shepard and the Kangs, and said she felt the Islanders’ lack of commitment to team defense ultimately cost them.

“We were trying to deny [Shepard] the ball and not let it get to her, but our defense is all about team, it’s not about one person.

If she gets past us, there needs to be [someone on the] help-side, ready to pick her up,” Yuen said. “I just don’t feel like our team committed to that whole part of it. We had different players trying to give their all, but when she’s having that kind of game, when she’s in the zone like that, it requires a full team effort.”

ings.

Mercer Island coach Gavin Cree said after the win he was most proud to see an all-around complete effort from his team against the Kangs.

“We expect to play 32 minutes of intense defense and execute on offense, and I thought we probably got closer to that tonight than we have in any other game,” Cree said. “I thought we had a little bit of a lapse in the latter part of the first quarter and a little bit of a lapse in some of the third quarter, but I think it was our most complete game tonight.”

Coming off a 56-49 win over Sammamish earlier in the week, Mercer Island (9-4, 5-0) was off and running early and never trailed, scoring the game’s first 12 points and led 18-10 after one. Lake Washington (4-9, 1-3) cut the deficit to six in the opening minutes of the second quarter,

from her swimmers. The Islanders were close, earning 10 state qualifying times at Kentridge.

The Islanders finish a stretch of five meets in nine days this week, with meets against Newport at Mary Wayte Pool on Tuesday after the Reporter deadline and against Woodinville at the Juanita Pool in Kirkland on Thursday.

“These next fourteen days are really important for us,” Johnson said Thursday after the Juanita meet.

“What happens in terms of training and racing really sets the tone for what the last few weeks of the season look like. This is definitely crunch time for us.” but that was as close as the Kangs would get. The Islanders responded with an 11-2 run, going into the half up 40-22 and never allowing the Kangs to come within 15 points the rest of the way. Gabriel Boucaud led Mercer Island in scoring with 12 points, while Emerson Schulz had 11 and Shain Scott had 10.

With two consecutive KingCo wins since returning from the California trip, Cree said he’s seen a higher intensity from his players, particularly coming out of halftime. But he said the Islanders would have to continue to improve if they were to stay up in the KingCo standings.

“We’re not as young of a team as we were at the beginning of the year. We’ve got some games under our belt, we have some experience, so we can’t really use that as an excuse for much longer,” Cree said. “We just have to keep getting better.

Our goal is to be the best that we can be at the end of the season.”

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A New Year’s Prayer

Lord, as the dying year gasped its final breaths, I was mourning Pastor Greg squandered choices and wasted time that have marked this season of my life.

Forgive me, Father!

All the same I am celebrating a new year just born!

With this birth announcement, I am motivated by the beauty of an unblemished calendar and the promise of new opportunities yet to be embraced.

Thank You, God, for not defining me by the things I have carelessly left undone or by the actions I have selfishly pursued.

How grateful I am that You see me through the filter of what I one day will become.

As I cradle this newborn year and gaze into its potential, help me bury regrets of the past twelve months.

In so doing would You also raise to life those hopes within me that have slumbered in a deathlike sleep for far too long.

Although the graveyard of good intentions may be punctuated with headstones that call to mind failed attempts at reaching dreams, I refuse to grieve as one who has no hope.

With the stroke of midnight on New Years Eve came the ring of Easter truth.

Thanks to an empty tomb, death (in all its forms) has been trumped by life.

Lifeless resolutions are animated once again by the breath of grace and the ability to start anew.

Enable me, Lord, to be purposeful and focused in this new year as I look to You for daily guidance and dance with the blessings that come my way.

Amen.

Pastor Greg Asimakoupoulos

Mercer Island Places of Worship

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST TH 7070 SE 24 STREET (United Methodist Church)

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CALENDAR

SUBMISSIONS: The Reporter welcomes calendar items for nonprofit groups and community events. Please email your Island event notices to jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com. Items should be submitted by noon on the Thursday the week before publication. Items are included on a spaceavailable basis. CALENDAR ONLINE: Post activities or events online with our calendar feature at www.mi-reporter.com. Events may be directly added to the calendar on our home page. Click on the “Calendar” link under Community.

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WEDNESDAY | 14 COMMUNITY MEETING: 6:45-

8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Topics include Sound Transit Mitigation and Managing Density while developing a sustainable core business district. For more information, contact Tom Acker at gngundr@comcast.net.

BEST OF FEST FILM: Neil Diamond - Solitary Man (Documentary). 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. An affectionate documentary profile of Neil Diamond and his bumpy road to becoming a stadium-filling performer and prolific singer-songwriter adored by fans worldwide. Free; suggested $5 donation. For more, contact Pamela Lavitt at pamelal@sjcc.org or call 206-388-0832.

THURSDAY | 15 FRIENDS OF THE MERCER ISLAND LIBRARY MEETING:

Thursday, Jan. 15, 3 p.m.,

Mercer Island library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Discover how you can support your library.

FRIDAY | 16 MERCER ISLAND GUILD WORK PARTY: 9 a.m., Friday, Jan.

16, 7441 85th Place S.E. The task will be proofreading the Classified Ad section of the 2015 Mercer Island Directory. For more, contact the Mercer Island Guild at 206-236-1250.

THE MERCER ISLAND SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS “POPULAIRE”: 6:30 p.m.,

Friday, Jan. 16, Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. The Mercer Island Arts Council and Aljoya will co-host this French romantic comedy set in 1950s France and U.S. Lance Rhodes, a featured scholar in the Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau, will provide introduction and post commentary for the film. Wine and cheese will be hosted by Aljoya in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. prior to the 7:30 p.m. showtime. The film will be in French with English subtitles and is free to the public.

For more, call Carla Peterson

MEETING NOTICE Mercer Island School District

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TRIO SEATTLE CONCERT: 7:309:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Violinist Sharyn Peterson, cellist Mannfried Funk and pianist Mayumi Tayake will present an evening of classical chamber music.

Suggested donation of $10$20. For more, contact Steve Bosetti at steve.b.arch@ gmail.com or call 206-2308562.

SATURDAY | 17 SANCA CIRCUS PERFORMANCE:

2-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Featuring a high-flying afternoon with Seattle’s School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA)’s youth performance troupe, Cirrus Circus, as they show off their tumbling, tightrope-walking, unicycleriding, juggling and acrobatics skills. Cost is $5-$30. For more, contact Zach Duitch at ZachD@sjcc.org or call 206-388-1990.

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EVENTS | UPCOMING CERCLE FRANCOPHONE FRENCH CONVERSATION EVENING: 7-9 p.m., Tuesday,

Jan. 27. The Mercer Island Sister City Association will sponsor an informal French Conversation Evening for anyone who wants to improve their French at the home of Beth Brennen on Mercer Island. The only “rule” is that we speak French. All levels of French are welcome. For more information and driving directions, contact Beth Brennen at 232-7650 or Monica Howell at 2322983.

MLK WEEKEND OF SERVICE:

Pioneer Park Restoration.

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, Pioneer Park, Island Crest Way & SE 68th St. Work with EarthCorps and the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation to help restore Pioneer Park.

The restoration goals for this park include planting native conifer trees; removing non-native plants, such as ivy, that prevent native plants from grow-

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MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL WINTER PLAY - THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH: 7-9 p.m.,

Jan. 29-31, Feb. 5-7. MIHS Performing Arts Center, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. The MIHS drama program’s winter production of Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth” is a mixture of satire, farce, and drama, reminding its audience of the human ability to survive and rebuild, through even the worst circumstances. Advance tickets are $10, $15 at the door, $5 for seniors and children under 7 years. For more, contact Debbie Newell at deborah@pirie-newell.com or call 206-275-9114. ing; and site maintenance activities. For more, contact Kelly O’Callahan at kelly@ earthcorps.org or visit www. earthcorps.org/volunteer. php.

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Jan. 22. Homeless teens and young adults will be surveyed on Thursday, January 22 in the library to tell the story of homelessness in King County and help our community understand the scope of the issues teens face.

EXPLORING RACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE - A CONVERSATION:

Saturday, Jan. 31, 1 p.m. In the charged atmosphere following the events in

LOCAL AUTHOR EVENT AT ISLAND BOOKS - PAUL BARACH:

7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Stand-up comic and Mercer Island native Paul Barach will be reading from his travel memoir, “Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains: Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage” and doing signings afterward.

Wine and snacks will be provided. For more, visit www.mercerislandbooks. com.

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ART DIRECTOR Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced editorial art director. The art director is responsible for the overall design quality and integrity of the publication. He/she must be able to conceptualize and produce moder n, sophisticated, and vibrant design for covers, features, and editorial pages. This individual must be an exceptionally creative designer who has experience commissioning high-quality photography and illustration, negotiating fees, clearing rights and managing a budget. The art director will work with and manage other designers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment so will need the ability to balance strong leadership with strong collaboration in order to thrive in a team environment. Applicants must have a superior understanding of typography and expertlevel skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. Editorial design exper ience is a plus.

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CALENDAR ASSISTANT Seattle Weekly

CIRCULATION MANAGER Redmond/ Bothell/Kenmore

Multi-Media Advertising Consultant ISSAQUAH

Multi-Media Advertising Consultant SEATTLE

Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory?

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I f yo u a n swe r e d Y E S then you need to join the largest community news organization in Washington. The Issaquah Rep o r t e r, o n e o f t h e Eastside’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for self-motivated, resultsdriven people interested in a multi-media sales career. This position will be responsible for print and digital adver tising sales to an eclectic and exciting group of clients.

The successful candidate will be engaging and goal oriented, with good organizational skills and will have the ability to grow and maintain strong business relationships through consultative sales and excellent customer service. Every day will be a new adventure! You can be an integral part of the Issaquah/Sammamish communities while helping local business partners succeed in their in print or online branding, marketing and advertising strategies. Whether their marketing footprints are in Issaquah/Sammamish, all around the Eastside, King County or Western Washington you have the opportunity to help them with their success. Professional sales experience necessary; media experience is a definite asset but not mandatory. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-active part in helping your clients achieve business success, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: ISS. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

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Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washingt o n ! D o yo u h ave a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment?

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Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for self-motivated, resultsdriven people interested in a multi-media sales career. This position will be responsible for print and digital adver tising sales to an eclectic and exciting group of clients.

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REPORTER The Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. This position is based out of the Bellevue office. Primary coverage will be city government, business, and general assignment stor ies; and could include sports coverage. Schedule may include some evening and/or weekend work.

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Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for a calendar assistant. This is a Part-Time position, working approximately 16 hours over 3 days per week. The calendar assistant will assist both the arts and music editors in the creation and upkeep of Seattle Weekly’s extensive events listings. He/she must be detail oriented, able to comb press releases and online calendars and manually transcribe mind-numbing information with great accuracy a n d g u s t o. A p r o ve n ability to write succinct, lively copy is a must, as is a working knowledge of most art forms and familiarity with Seattle’s arts and music scenes, from the high-art institutions to the thriving underground. Obsessive knowledge about one or two particular disciplines (Appalachian folk songs and Kabuki, say) is not required, but is definitely a plus. If you have trouble meeting deadlines, don’t apply. Applicants mu s t h ave a wo r k i n g knowledge of Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to juggle several projects at once.

Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your writing to: hreast@sound publishing.com Be sure to note ATTN: HR/CASEA in your subject line.

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As a reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover ; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web .

The most highly valued traits are: commitment to community jour nalism a n d ev e r y t h i n g f r o m short, brief-type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfor table producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community.

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MERCER ISLAND REPORTER

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COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |

206-232-4600

To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com

Whidbey Beach!

$2,300,000

Coveted location, flat sandy beach w/90 tax ft wft + add. footage as property meanders around the point. 4BR/2.25 BA, chefs kit, separate apt + huge boathouse #552862 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

Traditional

$1,299,000

Flat Lot By Bus, School & Shopping. Rm For Art & Piano. Leaded Glass, French Doors, Mstr Suite w/Spa BA, Kitchen w/ Stainless Appliances, 3350+ SqFt, 5BR, 2.75BA. #631724 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

Whidbey Island $2,250,000

Sunlight reflects off of the waters that front this special island home. Rare 210 ft. steel dock for your boat and pier fishing which is shared by only one neighbor #455424 Doug Shih 206-230-5364

WOW M.I. VIEW!

$1,290,000

1st time on market! Breathtaking Lake/ Marina view from all rooms! Ideal site near boat launch; elegant AIA custom home w/ amazing bonus extras! #684470 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240

FOX ISLAND

$727,000

Bellevue Towers

$620,000

Renton

$249,950

SHORT SALE

$249,900

3 bdrms|3.5 baths|3 car garage|2.4+acres.

Stunning landscaping! Large master bedroom with sauna. Beautiful wainscoting thru-out. View. #689298 Nancy Stanbery 206-619-4866 Kim Stanbery 206-419-4347

Great lighting and top floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Updated kitchen with tons of cabinets & counter top. Hardwood floors in kitchen and guest bedroom/den. #697490 Amanda Reynolds 206-230-5395

SHORT SALE

$159,900

Great location in Juanita! Minutes from shopping, restaurants, Totem Lake and Evergreen. 2BR/1.5BA 2 level condominium. Completely updated in 2003. #615970 James Shute 206-230-5421

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Luxury downtown lifestyle! Enjoy mountain and city views during the day and romantic glimmers of downtown lights at night from your living room. 1BR/1.5BA, 1043sf. #710866 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Lovely Seabeck rambler in excellent condition. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Tiered media room for movies or the big game!

3BR/2BA #725432 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

New Build

$1,688,888

Harbour Pointe $1,430,000

Soon to be completed! Luxurious contemporary in sought-after Redmond area; close to MSFT. Exquisitely finished designer touches throughout this 5BR/3.5BA home. #715995 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Mukilteo’s finest penthouse! The Fairview largest unit with the best views! 3 bedroom + office & loft. 2-story floor plan. 20’ vaulted ceiling. 3 parking spaces. #710872

Redmond

Houghton

$1,148,888

New Construction! 5BR/3.5BA. Sleek custom contemporary. Dream gourmet kitchen w/Miele SS applcs & waterfall counter edge. Generous master suite. Move right in! #715813 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

$1,085,000

Wake up to the light dancing off of the lake & the Olympic mtns framing the Seattle skyline. Designed to take advantage of the views w/3 remodeled levels. #699431 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

◆ Snoqualmie Ridge $540,000

Issaquah

$499,000

-SHORT SALE-

Bonney Lake

$195,000

Gorgeous Murray Franklyn resale. 4BR home features an open floor plan with gourmet kitchen, S/S appliances, granite slab counter, hdwds. Close to trails & TPC. #727190 Eric Huang 425-922-4368

$244,000

Private drive ends at this cozy 3BD/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Redone 2 story house is ready to welcome you hm. Extensive renovation: new hdwd flrs & carpet, remodeled kitchen w/all new applcs & granite counters, updated BAs #708147 Scott MacRae 206-230-5451 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Good use of space w/plenty of room.

Don’t let the SF fool you. The yard is flat and usable on all levels. Perfect first home or investment purchase. Short Sale #480182 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

Active listings at the end of December reached historic lows!

If you’ve been thinking about selling, call today to speak to one of our knowledgeable brokers, and find out whether 2015 is the right time to make your move. 206-232-4600.

2015 Ready!

$1,425,000

Serene location with North End ease. This one of a kind gem is waiting for you for!

Beautifully crafted carpentry & mill work throughout. #605214 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411

Coupeville

$900,000

Auburn

$255,000

Amazing property overlooking Puget Sound w/sweeping views to the N & E of Camano & Mt. Baker. Almost 3ac w/170’ of beautiful waterfront. 3BR hm w/soaring ceilings. #722479 Scott MacRae 206-230-5451 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

This home has been remodeled to the point of GORGEOUS! 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1650 +/- SF. All new double pane windows. All new kitchen appliances. #703503 Amanda Reynolds 206-230-5395

SHORT SALE

$166,500

This cute Bremerton home sits in a quiet, charming cul-de-sac. Gas heat & gas fireplace in living room. Dining room w/ slider to deck out back. #616673 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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