Mercer Island Reporter, November 28, 2012

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE SPORTS PREVIEWS

Holiday events calendar Inside this week’s issue is a holiday events calendar, featuring holiday-themed occasions and concerts, on page 11. Send us your holiday events by emailing the information to rmar@mi-reporter. com or by calling (206) 232-1215.

By Megan Managan

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The Lions’ annual Christmas tree lot is open at Farmers Insurance on 77th Avenue S.E. Christmas tree sales benefit the Mercer Island Lions Club.

Create, shop at salon benefit Studio 904 will host a fundraiser benefit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 3041 78th Ave. S.E. Proceeds will benefit animals in need through Pasado’s Safe Haven: www.pasadosafehaven.org.

Features unique handmade items for holiday gifts, cookie decorating and making holiday tags and ornaments.

Firehouse Munch Saturday, Dec. 7 The annual Christmas tree lighting and Firehouse Munch is set for Saturday, Dec. 7. Radio Disney starts it off with music at 6 p.m. in Mercerdale Park, the tree goes live at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Firehouse Munch at 7 p.m., with chili, Santa and more.

Island Sound Dec. 8-9 The Island Sound choir’s holiday performance “Angels” will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9.

Tickets are $15 at the door. Visit islandchoraleexperience.com.

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‘Lavender Farm,’ a 24-by-18-inch acrylic by Helen Schwedenberg, is for sale in the MIVAL Holiday Show through Dec. 14 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

Property taxes, fees to rise in 2013-2014 Property taxes will increase $69 on a $700,000 home next year; utility rates up too

By Mary L. Grady

editor@mi-reporter.com

The Mercer Island City Council approved a series of tax and fee increases to balance the city’s biennial general fund budget for 2013 and 2014, at its regular Nov. 19 public meeting at City Hall.

The Council voted to approve various tax and fee changes for the next two years. Those changes mean increased property and utility taxes for Island homeowners and fee changes for some city ser-

through cuts and deferred spending on new projects or upgrades to ease the burden on tax payers.

As a result, the City Council deferred or eliminated $3.6 million of capital expenditures that included the First Hill drainage system extension, water system improvevices related to building permits ments and the East Mercer Way and related services. The amount sewer replacement project. City of money expected to be generated staff also pulled out by the increases $148,000 by delaywill balance the ing replacements to city budget. the city’s fleet, techJust one person nology upgrades came to comment and more. on the upcomThe Council ing tax increases. approved a series of Islander Carv Chip Corder ordinances to instiZwingle reminded City Finance Director tute the various fees the Council that and tax increases, many Islanders are including: a property tax increase living on fixed incomes. of 1 percent; a new uniform tax “These incremental tax increasrate on water, sewer and storm es may not mean a lot to you, but water utilities of 3.9 percent; rate they do to us,” Zwingle said. increases for both city- and counPrior to the vote on Nov. 19, the ty-furnished services; permit fee City Council went over the draft increases; and an increase to the budget in prior meetings. The review brought more cost savings Taxes | Page 2

“We have already cut $4 million over the last four years.”

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Mercer Island resident and runner Susan Empey finished in second place, while Islander Dyan Simon took fourth overall in the women’s marathon at the Seattle Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 25.

Empey finished the race, which crossed over the I-90 express lanes on Mercer Island, in two hours and 50 minutes, just behind Kristen Carter, who finished in 2:47.06.

Simon’s time was 3:00.54.

“I felt very good about it,” Empey said. “Of course, I would have preferred first to second, but it was a nice race.”

Empey, who qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials earlier this year, did the first half of the Seattle race in 1:24.56, and the second 13.1 miles in 1:25.05. Carter shared the same

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Firefighters pull man in wheelchair from lake on Thanksgiving Day

Corrections A story in the Nov. 21 issue of the Mercer Island Reporter, which described state Rep. Judy Clibborn as a former Mercer Island School Board member, was

the firefighter that the patient was strapped into a wheelchair, and they had failed twice to release the victim from the wheelchair and get him out of the water.

The first firefighter to don surface water gear entered the water, unstrapped the victim and swam him to the beach. Firefighters waiting onshore initiated CPR under the direction of Medic 2 Paramedics.

The police report states that the patient was resuscitated and transported to Overlake Medical Hospital in Bellevue via Medic 2. incorrect.

The Reporter incorrectly identified the species of ivy that appeared in a front page photo on Nov. 21. It is Boston ivy.

The Reporter regrets the errors.

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Members of the construction crew building the new apartment building, Aviarra, work on a trench in the middle of 76th Avenue S.E. Another project, The Mercer Phase II, is under construction across the street.

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Property tax changes

2012 Prop. 1 Levy fire station, rescue truck Council-approved 1% property tax increase Average annual property tax $ 932

2013 $60.20 $9.32 $1,001

2014 same $9.41 $1,070

• Utility rate increases for average Mercer Island bimonthly bill

2012 2013 Mercer Island bimonthly bill $241.19 $255.41 Rate increase over prior year 5.9% 5.9% Dollar increase over prior year $13.39 $14.22

2014 $262.51 2.8% $7.10

City utility rates & utility taxes

• Average combined bill for water, sewer, storm water utility, EMS with taxes (3.4% in 2013 and 5.0% in 2014) $242.39 $265.06 $275.98

The tax and rate figures are averages based on a $700,000 Island home.

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At 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22, Mercer Island fire personnel were dispatched to a surface water rescue at a residence on the North end of Mercer Island.

Nine fire units from Mercer Island and Bellevue, with a total of 17 firefighters, responded to this call. Two Mercer Island police units also responded to the scene.

First arriving fire units arrived less than five minutes after receiving the dispatch.

The first arriving fire officer found the victim just off the end of a dock in about 8 feet of water. Witnesses told

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The figures in the table represent the impact of these tax changes on an Island homeowner with a home with an average assessed value of $700,000.

Property taxes will increase by just under $70 for the average homeowner next year and an additional 7 percent, or about $10 more, in 2014.

Besides the newly approved taxes for the fire station and rescue truck, the 1 percent increases are a direct effect of lower tax revenues and higher costs, Corder said.

City financial planners had grappled with lower real estate excise taxes revenues than they expected this year, particularly from the sales of higher-end homes.

Up until August, no homes had sold for greater than $5 million this year, leaving the city worried for future years.

The number of sales did pick up, however, in the late summer, with one home per month selling at $5 million or more since August.

Eyeing this trend, the city and the Council have been actively looking at ways to reduce expenses for some time. According to the city finance director, Chip Corder, the aim was to make up any shortfall with 50 percent new revenue sources and 50 percent from reducing costs.

“It ended up that we reduced expenses further than the 50 percent we planned for,” he said.

“We have already cut $4 million over the past four and a half years,” he added.

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Islander students empower girls at Kenyan school

By Arianna Moscatel and Mary Margaret Welch Special to the Reporter

In their freshman year, Caroline Dillon, Sara Lindquist, Arianna Moscatel, Ellie Frank and Riley MacAulay started a science club called PETRI (Philanthropy, Education, Teaching, Research and Involvement) to encourage interest in science at MIHS. The “P” spoke to the girls and Moscatel, Dillon and Lindquist decided to act on the philanthropy part of the mission.

They wanted to provide scholarships to girls their age in a developing country. Their faculty sponsor is Mary Margaret Welch, a former MIHS teacher and founder of a nonprofit organization called SEAVURIA. SEAVURIA partners

students and teachers in rural Kenya with Seattlearea students and teachers to study issues of global importance together. They use the lens of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to engage students who are mentored by local global health scientists to share data and share perspectives.

When PETRI heard about the K e n y a n s c h o o l s involved in SEAVURIA, they decided to collaborate to help them find girls in need of scholarships. The PETRI girls are passionate about helping girls in Kenya make their dreams come true through education.

Because the girls in both regions are teenagers, they understand the struggles of becoming young adults

“The PETRI girls are passionate about helping girls in Kenya make their dreams come true though education.”

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Seattle. Keitany has a and is researching a cure for pregnancy malaria. She was the first speaker for the PETRI club at MIHS. Over 150 students came to hear Keitany speak during lunch. They were inspired by Keitany’s story.

The scholarship is named after Keitany’s mother, Philomena Kimoi, who died last year just before Keitany defended her dissertation.

Mrs. Kimoi lived in a small village just out-

side of Eldoret, Kenya.

She believed her children would have a better tomorrow through education.

The Mercer Island girls understand the power of education, too. They feel blessed to have grown up in a community with so many opportunities and want to give back and share their blessing.

They will review applications and select girls to receive the scholarships in January. They have earned enough money to sup-

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And in spite of the economic differences, they realized their similarities could inspire friendships and learning.

PETRI decided to help financially support the education of a few girls so they can become doctors, lawyers, athletes or anything they dream of achieving. They want to help because just like the Kenyan girls, these Mercer Island girls have hopes and dreams for their future and believe education will provide opportunities to realize those dreams. In exchange for financial support, PETRI is asking for friendship. They want to make the journey together to build relationships through the stories they share. Maybe someday they will even meet in person.

The scholarship’s name also has a special significance. Last year, PETRI met an inspirational Kenyan woman, Gladys Keitany, Ph.D., here in

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‘Wayfaring’ A

s the city is poised to take on more development in the coming years, Islanders turn to each other and say, “More?” How will it all fit? And what about parking? We hope that new residents who choose to reside in the new apartments will come as perfectly formed commuters without cars. But we know better. More people means more pressure on traffic and parking in the Town Center.

Yet apparently there is enough parking in the Town Center. Who knew? Counts by city staff and a study by a consultant say there is. Yet residents, shoppers and even Mercer Island City Councilmembers are not so sure. Parking is available. The problem is that it is not exactly where we want it to be — or where we can easily find it.

Hard evidence can be deceiving. Each of the newer multi-use developments in the Town Center was required to provide adequate parking for building residents, businesses and their patrons. But those lots are hard to find. The bright blue ‘P’ signs don’t say if the parking is public or not. Entering these buildings is intimidating — requiring a shinny through a narrow alley or tunnel, where again, the driver must circle looking for the public spaces while avoiding other cars coming and going.

It is claustrophobic and intimidating.

Yet parking is not a right. Cars take up valuable real estate that here, more often than not, is privately held. The only place that makes sense for adding spots is along 77th Avenue S.E., which is not without its own issues — most importantly, that of the bike lane that allows cyclists to negotiate safely through the Town Center. It also serves as the main corridor for trucks that deliver to Island businesses.

Along with city staff, the Council wants to encourage signs to direct shoppers to available parking places, a practice called ‘wayfaring.’ It is a pleasant-enough sounding word, but it does not capture the frustration of circling a block and dodging pedestrians, looking for a vacant spot.

After a thoughtful discussion, the Council wisely decided to delay any further studies or changes, knowing that the mixed-use developments slated for the next few years, both real and imagined, will change the landscape once again.

In the meantime, we will have to walk a few extra blocks.

For more, see the story on page 6.

“Parking is available; it is just not where we want it or where we can find it.”

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To the editor MIHS tennis team is hoping for help for trip To say that competitive tennis is a part of my life would be an understatement; it is my life. It is so easy for a competitive athlete to overlook the importance of high school competition, but for me, it is one of the most important aspects of my tennis career.

I’ve enjoyed the camaraderie of a team. I’ve made everlasting friendships. As a co-captain, I’ve learned to lead. I’ve learned to compromise.

I’ve learned to fight back tears of disappointment, and I’ve learned to let tears of joy flow. I’ve learned to support others. The list of things I’ve learned can go on and on, and listing sincerely believe that opportunities it all would be redundant. Simply put, like this can have I’ve matured. a profound impact Playing for a on youth, not only high school sports as athletes, but also team is amazing, Send your letters to: editor@ as maturing young but having such a mi-reporter.com. Keep it brief, adults. supportive comcourteous, and sign your name.

I only hope that my munity that reccurrent and future ognizes the value teammates will be of sports is truly a blessing. It is no accident that our high able to share the joy and personal growth that I have associated with school has the most successful prohigh school tennis. grams in the state. The opportunities Donations to support the girls’ for Mercer Island athletes are unlimtennis team trip to California can ited because the Mercer Island combe made as checks to MIHS Parent munity is there every step of the way.

The varsity girls’ tennis team will be Support Group and mailed/dropped off at 7002 North Mercer Way, Mercer traveling out of state for the first time, Island, Wash., 98040. Thank you. and I am asking for your support.

Nora Tan From March 7-10, we will be competing against the best high school teams in California.

For many girls on the team, it will be the first time traveling out of the Through the years, I have come to state to compete. Hopefully, this trip know the King County Conservation can be the first of an annual tradition District (KCD) through educational for the girls’ tennis team, but we need classes about my land and the region. your support to realize this dream. I Because of my positive experience, I

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enrolled in a farming/horse care class taught by KCD. That led to the next class and the next as a desire to learn more.

I’ve attended several workshops over the past two years. Farm tours sponsored by KCD and Horses for Clean Water were also of value. Being able to meet the owners and see different ways to do things on a farm is invaluable.

Much of what I have learned has been incorporated at my farm. I now have a farm plan designed in coordination with KCD. The visits to my farm were extremely helpful, so much so that I ended up signing up as a participant in the farm program.

I do take the farm business seriously and believe part of our success has came from what I’ve learned from KCD, its materials/handouts and the educational classes. It has also brought my farm and family to feel an added respect for the environment. We’ve learned how — with planning, and usually just our own labor — we can make a difference in the environment.

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THE RECORD

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Nov. 12 Fraud: Two credit accounts were opened fraudulently in a 61-year-old Mercer Island woman’s name.

Nov. 13 Burglary: A 62-year-old woman found her back kitchen door open when she came home in the 5700 block of 92nd Avenue S.E., in a neighborhood east of Island Crest Park. An intruder had entered without the use of force and rummaged through

By the numbers: October The Mercer Island Police Department reported 16 arrests and 1,066 calls for service in October, including one robbery, four cases of assault, six burglaries, 13 thefts and

the victim’s house sometime between 8 a.m. and 7:10 p.m.

An iPad and jewelry were stolen out of the master bedroom. The jewelry, collected and created by the victim, was worth $100,000.

Nov. 14 Accident: A van rear-ended a Cadillac at 2:12 p.m. in the intersection of Island Crest Way and 82nd Avenue S.E. The 25-year-old driver of the van said he had been looking down at his GPS to find a gas station and did not see the Cadillac stopped for traffic, northbound, until it was too late. He was cited for negli-

one vehicle theft.

According to the monthly traffic report, there were 11 total accidents, one pedestrian/ vehicle accident, one DUI accident and five DUI arrests, and 288 total citations including 79 parking citations.

gent driving. Both vehicles were towed and no injuries were reported.

Pedestrian accident: A 54-yearold woman crossed the street against the light in the intersection of S.E. 27th Street and 77th Avenue S.E., and was struck by a vehicle at 5:05 p.m.

The 31-year-old driver had a green light, as confirmed by witnesses. The driver braked and said that “the pedestrian ran in front of the vehicle,” according to the case report.

Three witnesses present said that the pedestrian did not obey the traffic light and ran across the intersection, trying to avoid oncoming vehicles.

The pedestrian sustained a knee injury.

Pair takes shots at North end apartment building A 42-year-old man reported two subjects shooting at his apartment building with an air rifle at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the 3000 block of 80th Avenue S.E. The subjects were on a balcony outside of an adjacent apartment

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DUI: Police stopped a van

former City of Mercer Island employee called the city and asked for information about employees, under the guise of a lawyer, several times. Two witnesses have observed the suspect on City Hall property since his job termination.

Nov. 16 Paintball gun theft: A paint-

ball gun was stolen out of a 36-year-old man’s storage unit in the 9000 block of East Shorewood Drive sometime after Nov. 7.

building. The witness and building manager found that an apartment window was damaged with four holes and will cost $500 to replace.

Police contacted the subjects, a 20-year-old man and 14-year-old girl, at the West Wind Apartments and arrested the young man at 1:30 p.m.

Police recovered two air rifles and BB pellets as evidence from the suspect’s apartment.

Charles Henry Gnehm September 14, 1928 - November 3, 2012

Charles (Chuck) Gnehm was born September 14, 1928 in Chicago. His parents Otto (June 13, 1892) and Rosa (December 23, 1897) were both emigrants from Switzerland and Germany respectively.

Chuck is survived by his sister Dorothy (Doty) who was four years older and is in good health today. He is also survived by his four sons, David, Chris, Peter, Richard and lots of grandkids.

Chuck’s family moved to Oregon in 1945 and Chuck graduated from Franklin High School in Portland in 1947. He was drafted during the Korean War and served as a Master Gunnery Sergeant in Germany during the conflict. Chuck married Mary Margaret Blakney on August 6, 1951. In 1951 Chuck and Mary moved to Seattle and Chuck enrolled in the UW industrial engineering program. Chuck became a draftsman at Boeing during the day and attended night at the UW to finish the Industrial Engineering program in 1957.For nearly 20 (1953-1973) years Chuck worked at Boeing designing interior compartments, ventilation systems, etc. for many commercial jets.

Chuck was one of the founding members of the Mercer Island Methodist church.

Chuck also was involved in the community Jaycees and designed and built the Mercer Girls Ship float for the 1964 Seafair parade. Chuck was also involved in the Boy Scouting programs founding troop 650.

Chuck and the family bought the Mercer Island Cyclery bike shop in 1974. The bike shop was a huge success and the four sons enjoyed working there. In the last years Chuck was limited in his mobility by several diseases, but would constantly enjoy the view from his home with his sons and his caretakers. During this time Chuck had two dogs which he cherished and spoiled at times. His favorite dog was “King” an English/Australian “three color” border collie who was found by Chuck wondering the streets of Valencia. Chuck adopted another dog “Nikki” who was a white American Eskimo dog and was strongly attached to Chuck. It was Chuck’s request that any remembrances or gifts be donated to the Humane Society.

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making several lane travel violations at 2 a.m. in the 6600 block of westbound I-90 and arrested the 56-year-old driver, a Spokane resident, who had been drinking. The driver, who had past convictions on record, admitted consuming one beer and failed standard sobriety tests. He was transported to a local hospital for a blood draw.

Drugs: Mercer Island High

School staff turned in suspected narcotics for the MIPD to test and dispose of.

Burglary: Someone broke into a home through the front French door in the 4100 block of 80th Avenue S.E., next to Homestead Field, between 12:30 and 5 p.m. Multiple items were stolen, including jazz, steel and Spanish guitars, computers, electronics, watches, knives and jewelry.

Fingerprints were lifted for evidence.

Town Center parking is adequate – for now Is lack of parking a reality or perception; Council to revisit next year

By Mary L. Grady

editor@mi-reporter.com

The Mercer Island City Council has revisited the ways that streets in the Town Center might be reconfigured to add more parking.

Working from a 2008 study, the City Council took a look at the existing parking situation in the Town Center and mulled over the possibility of adding parking along 77th Avenue S.E. and what the impacts would be on cyclists, pedestrians, driv-

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ers, employees and business owners.

At issue is how to keep things moving in the Town Center — allow shoppers and employees to park, and be able to go place to place without moving a car multiple times, respect the property rights of those who own parking lots, accommodate large delivery trucks, keep the flow of pedestrians, cyclists and strollers safe and moving along — keeping things sustainable, safe and mobile.

Particularly on the North end, parking is often fully utilized. Drivers are frustrated by the time it takes to find a spot to park. Those who come mid-morning to take transit into Seattle or Bellevue — who cannot find spots to park in the Park and Ride — have few alternatives to park their cars. Some shoppers park in private lots and proceed through other lots to shop at other businesses, a practice that frustrates businesses that operate the lots for their patrons. Business and building owners want to ensure that spaces in

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Robert Duncan Tonningsen December 18, 1930 - November 7, 2012

Longtime resident of Mercer Island and later Redmond, Dr. Tonningsen was a native of Alameda, CA, where he practiced dentistry for many years in private practice. His years in Washington were devoted to his friends and family. He lived a life filled with love for his many friends, opera, skiing, good food, sailing, golf and bridge.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret M. Tonningsen, and eldest son, Eric D. Tonningsen. He is survived by his sons Peter K. and Duncan J. Tonningsen, daughter, Kirstin Tonningsen McAuley, and four grandchildren.

On his request, no services will be held. The family asks that remembrances be made to The Breast Cancer Resource Center of the Seattle Foundation, 1200 5th Ave. Ste. 1300, Seattle, WA, 98101-3151.

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Parking | FROM 6 their parking lots are for their parking from the Park and own patrons and employees. Ride lot on North Mercer A few years ago, signs went Way. The Town Center is up at private lots informing presently divided into areas those parking their cars that that require permits to park they cannot “park and walk all day, two-hour zones off ” or they may be towed. and unrestricted parkThe Town Center park- ing. Limited-time parking ing situation was more for- is to also encourage more mally studied in 2008 by turnover in parking spots KPG, an engito allow neering conpatrons of sulting firm. local busiThe report ness to park described near stores. the fricT h e tion between inventor y three types of of parking parking ‘user in 2008 was Patrick Yamashita, 207 spaces. groups.’ They City Traffic Engineer D e m a n d are business customers and exceeds their employcapacity in ees and Island residents. the north subareas of the In 2002, the city set up Town Center about 85 perpermit parking primar- cent of the time. Yet other ily to discourage overflow subareas were underuti-

“There is no ongoing regular parking enforcement in the Town Center.”

Palmbergs honored for ‘Operation Nightwatch’

By Reporter Staff

Rev. Bud and Donna Palmberg, pastor emeritus of Mercer Island Covenant Church, were honored on Nov. 20 as founders of Operation Nightwatch.

More than 400 guests attended a luncheon in their

honor and applauded as the Palmbergs were awarded Superman capes as “Heroes of the Homeless.”

Operation Nightwatch was launched by Rev. Palmberg in 1967 and continues to provide food and shelter for 170 homeless people in downtown Seattle, along with an array of services.

The lunch raised $90,000 to support of the effort to get people inside and off the streets.

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However, enforcement of these restrictions is sporadic.

“There is no ongoing regular parking enforcement in the Town Center,” City Traffic Engineer Patrick Yamashita told the City Council during a study session on Nov. 17. “It is only enforced on an as-needed basis and as resources are available.”

Yet as each of the Councilmembers related their own experience or frustration of parking in the Town Center, the perception of most Islanders is that parking is scarce and a hassle.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 12C-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING MERCER ISLAND CITY CODE CHAPTER 4.12, UTILITIES TAX TO EXTEND THE TAX TO SEWER AND STORMWATER UTILITIES. On November 19, 2012, the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 12C-12 amending MICC 4.12, Utilities Tax to extend the tax to sewer and stormwater utilities. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7793. This ordinance summary will be published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 and the ordinance will have an effective date of December 28, 2012.

Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 28, 2012. #707784.

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that pursuant to RCW 35A.34.100 as of October 1, 2012 the City Clerk of the City of Mercer Island has the 2013-2014 Preliminary Budget on file. A copy of the 2013-2014 Preliminary Budget may be reviewed in the City Clerk’s office, located at Mercer Island City Hall, 9611 SE 36th Street or online at www.mercergov.org/budget.

Notice is also given that the Mercer Island City Council will hold public hearings (and special meetings) for the 2013-2014 budget on the following dates: • October 1, 2012, Monday, 7:00 pm, Regular Meeting • October 15, 2012, Monday, 7:00 pm, Regular Meeting • October 22, 2012, Monday, 6:00 pm, Special Meeting • November 5, 2012, Monday, 7:00 pm, Regular Meeting • November 19, 2012, Monday, 7:00 pm, Regular Meeting • December 3, 2012, Monday, 7:00 pm, Regular Meeting The meetings will convene in the Council Chambers of Mercer Island City Hall at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Adoption of the budget is anticipated at the Regular Meeting on December 3, 2012. The budget hearings will be open for public comment; any taxpayer may appear at these times and be heard for or against any part of the budget.

Allison Spietz City Clerk Americans with disabilities accommodations are available by calling 206-275-7793.

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on October 3, 10, 17, 31, 2012; November 14, 28, 2012. #681362.

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 12C-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON AMENDING MERCER ISLAND CITY

CODE CHAPTER 4.40, FUNDS BY REPEALING SECTIONS 4.40.880 THROUGH 4.40.900 RELATING TO THE YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT TRUST FUND; AMENDING SECTION 4.40.930 RELATING TO THE YOUTH SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND; AND ESTABLISHING SECTIONS 4.40.980 THROUGH 4.40.990 REGARDING THE YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES FUND, PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATE USES OF SAID FUNDS, AND SETTING THE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS On November 19, 2012, the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 12C-09 amending MICC 4.402, Funds to repeal the Youth Services Program Enhancement Trust Fund, amend the Youth Services Endowment Fund and establish the Youth & Family Services Fund, providing for the appropriate uses of said funds, and setting the procedures for approval of expenditures of funds. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7793. This ordinance summary will be published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 and the ordinance will have an effective date of December 10, 2012.

Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 28, 2012. #707792.

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 12-11 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUE FOR 2013 On November 19, 2012, the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 12-11, levying upon all taxable property within the City of Mercer Island, Washington, a total property tax levy of $11,693,604. Excluding the amounts for new construction and refunds, this is $769,970, or 7.13 percent, more than the 2012 total property tax levy.

Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinances may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7793. This ordinance will be published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 and will have an effective date of January 1, 2013.

Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 28, 2012. #707819.

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 12-10 AN ORDINANCE APPRO-

PRIATING FUNDS AND FIXING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2013 On November 19, 2012, the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 12-10, appropriating and fixing the general property taxes in the amount of $11,693,604 detailed as follows: GENERAL LEVY: REGULAR STATUTORY LEVY $10,131,876 LID LIFTS: LID LIFT – 2008 $899,728 LID LIFT – 2012 $662,000 TOTAL TAXES REQUESTED FOR 2013 $11,693,604 Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7793. This ordinance will be published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 and will have an effective date of January 1, 2013.

Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on November 28, 2012. #707872.

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 12C-08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING MERCER ISLAND CITY CODE 4.60.010 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRANSPORT FEES, TO COLLECT FEES FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSPORT On November 19, 2012, the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 12C-08 amending MICC 4.60, Basic Life Support Transport Fees to continue the collection of fees for providing emergency medical services transport indefinitely.

Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7793. This ordinance summary will be published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 and the ordinance will have an effective date of December 28, 2012.

Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on Novembe 28, 2012. #707879.

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14 Islander student athletes sign early letters of intent for college

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Twelve of the 14 seniors at Mercer Island High School who signed early letters of intent to play athletics in college next year celebrate at the school in mid-November.

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Fourteen students at Mercer Island High School, including seven young women, signed early letters of intent to play collegiate sports in mid-November.

The students will be playing a variety of sports, ranging from soccer to swimming and football.

Jordan Morris will

join the Stanford men’s soccer team, while Alex Emanuel will play football for Cornell. In lacrosse, Grant Preisler will play for Marquette, Lorenzo Powell will play for Centre College, Justin Rorem will play for Kenyon, Tyler Sherper will play for Colgate and Saffron Snethen will join the team at Mount Olive.

In basketball, Joe Rasmussen will join the

men’s team at Seattle Pacific University, while Kris Brackmann will play for the women’s team at Claremont McKenna.

Lottie MaAulay will play volleyball for Dartmouth and Abby Elggren will join the women’s rowing team at Tulsa. Grace Wold is set to join the Wisconsin swim team, while diver Meg Lindsay will join the Southern Methodist University team.

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School news IMS hosts shoe drive for homeless Students and families at Islander Middle School can help the Seattle homeless by dropping off new and gently used pairs of shoes until Nov. 30.

Redeeming Soles, a local nonprofit, has distributed over 29,000 pairs of shoes to the homeless community and hopes to continue to do so.

A collection bin is set up in the IMS front office and any new or gently used footwear is accepted. Specifically, Redeeming Soles is looking for men’s footwear. To learn more, contact cotsise@seattleu.edu.

IMS students named to All-State band and orchestra Several members of the Islander Middle School band and orchestra programs were named to the All-State groups, a high honor for the students.

Students named to the All-State band include: Ryan Char, French horn; Adam Tucker, trumpet; Claire Stein, euphonium; Rebecca Bone, bassoon; Cameron Cummings, clarinet; and Zoe Sheill, flute.

Students named to the All State orchestra include:

Joelle Arcunio, violin; Abby Lu, violin; Jonah Tang, violin; and Maxwell Van Gelder, string bass.

Malcolm Davis earns scholarship Malcolm Davis, formerly of Mercer Island, has earned the Ho’omau I Ka Po’okela (Continuing With Excellence) Scholarship for his seventh grade year at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, where he attends school on the Big Island of Hawaii.

The merit scholarship is awarded to qualifying students with academic potential, as demonstrated by their Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) results. Along with an essay, applicants were required to attain a score of 2080 for the SSAT to be considered for the scholarship program.

Davis was the only student to achieve this score.

“I felt very proud,” Davis said. “It was hard to believe I won because there are so many smart kids at HPA, and I didn’t expect to be chosen.”

Davis grew up on the Island and attended West Mercer Elementary School.

His grandfather, Dick Footh, still lives here.

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The band will play in Anaheim, St. Louis and New York, among several other cities in a coast-to-coast tour. Patterson, a sophomore at the Berklee College of Music, will be the lead guitarist for the band. Paul Brown has produced a number of CDs and has received international acclaim for his work.

As noted in the NYC Village Voice a few years ago, Brown’s “music has been played all over the world. He is a gifted singer, songwriter and musician with one of the best progressive rock bands on the planet.” In July 2006, the Killing Devils released the critically acclaimed “Red Spider” CD. More recently, they have released “The Wizard’s Dawn,” also with outstanding reviews.

Although proud of this development, Patterson’s parents have expressed some ambivalent feelings about their son’s recent accomplishment.

“I didn’t exactly raise my son, or fork out music school tuition, for him to become a ‘killing devil,’” his father, David Patterson, stated.

“Besides, my understanding is that the mission of a devil is really to steal souls rather than to kill. So to be touring with a band with inherent irony in its name presents an immediate challenge.

“Also, I am not sure how being a ‘killing devil’ will come across when Jake submits a resume to be an elementary school music teacher or something.”

Intended humor in the preceding paragraph notwithstanding, Patterson has been greatly influenced in his music by Mercer Island High School mentors Tom Cox (guitar and jazz choir) and Dave Bentley (jazz ensemble), as well as local Seattle notable musicians Greg Ruby and Jay Roberts.

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As the temperature drops and winter approaches, the Mercer Island School District reminds families to be prepared for winter weather and the effects that it can have on schools.

Decisions for late starts or closures are made by the superintendent no later than 5:30 a.m. and posted on the Public Schools Emergency Communication System at http://schoolreport.org.

Radio and television stations get their information from that site.

MISD also posts updates to its main district website in the event of a closure or late start.

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Thursday | 29 Thursday Night Music at Emmanuel Episcopal: 7-8:30

p.m., Nov. 29, 4400 86th Ave. S.E. The community is invited for West African drumming and dancing.

Friday | 30 Tot Shabbat: 9:45-10:45

a.m., Nov. 30, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Presented by PJ Library® and SJCC. Singing, storytelling and challah. At 10:30 a.m. there will be a PJ Library® activity for kids, ages 3-5. www.jewishinseattle.org.

Sunday | Dec. 2 “Song of the Waterwheel” Book Signing: 10 a.m.,

Dec. 2, Lake Sammamish Foursquare Church, 14434 N.E. 8th Street, Bellevue, 98007. Former Islander John Hansen’s new book documents his inspirational 28-year marriage. Though

Library 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/ MercerIsland Friends of the Mercer Island Library Winter Book Sale: Nov. 29-Dec. 2, during

library open hours. Browse thousands of books and media for all ages.

Drop-In to Learn About eBooks: 10 a.m., Dec. 1; 1

p.m., Dec. 2. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet or phone for an introduction to downloading library titles.

the Hansens faced trials, they stayed strong in their love and faith. Book signing is during and after 10 a.m. service. www.johnhansen-author.com.

Tuesday | 4 Reflective Parenting Class:

9:45-11:45 a.m., Dec. 4, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way. This eight-week workshop is for parents of children, ages 1½-8. The aim is to help parents develop skills to enhance their ability to understand and build stronger relationships with their kids. www.communityofmindfulparents.com.

Mercer Island Rotary Club Meeting: 12-1:30 p.m.,

Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com meeting covers club activities and features a guest speaker. The general public is welcome.

Wednesday | 5 Alison Johnston, “Thyme in My Pocket”: 7 p.m., Dec. 5,

Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. “Thyme in My Pocket” is a visual memoir of four seasons spent in the rural French countryside. In word and watercolor, artist and writer Alison Johnston takes the reader on an intimate journey home to a country of heart and a sense of place. www.mercerislandbooks.com.

Thursday | 6

Dec. 4, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. A presentation, “Ethics in Medical Trials and Biomedicine,” will be presented by Susan Adler, executive director of the NW Association of BioMedical Research. Each

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: 3-4:30 p.m.,

fun and creative ways to share them with your children, grandchildren or kids you work with.

Children & Families Little Ditties Music for 2 and 3-Year-Olds: 10:30 a.m.,

Facebook Basics Computer Class: 9:30 a.m., Dec. 7.

“Occupied With Wall Street” Saturday Matinee Film Series: “Margin Call,” 1-4

p.m., Dec. 8. Includes an educational lecture and Q&A led by film historian Lance Rhoades.

Dec. 6, Mercer Island Senior Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Caregiver Support Groups provide a consistent and caring place for group members to discuss the challenges and problems of Alzheimer’s dis-

Dec. 5 and 12. Ages 2-3 with adult. Enjoy musical activities and fun.

Registration required.

Ducks and Drakes Winter Waterfowl Journal Workshop: 1-2:30 p.m., Dec.

9. Learn how to sketch and paint in watercolor. For students in grades 4 and up. Please register.

Email Level 2 Computer Class: 9:30 a.m., Dec. 21.

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Mercer Island Freemasons:

7:30 p.m., Dec. 6, VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E. Annual installation of officers, a rare opportunity for non-Masons to attend a Masonic ceremony. Mercer Island Lodge #297, Free & Accepted Masons of Washington, meets every first Thursday. Membership is by request. Contact: John Gebhart, john.e.gebhart@ gmail.com. www.mercerislandmasons.org.

Friday | 7 MIVAL Gallery Artist Reception: 5-8 p.m., Dec.

7, Avellino Building, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Festivities, food and friends. “Family Gatherings” is showing Dec. 6-27. A unique cooperative gallery with 30 local artists representing artwork in various mediums.

A percentage of all sales is contributed to annual high school visual arts scholarships. www.mival.org.

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Saturday | 8 Cartooniversity Workshop:

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 8, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. For kids of any skill level to learn all aspects of cartoon drawing from local editorial cartoonist Jeff Johnson. All supplies provided. Bring a sack lunch. Age: 9-14. Fee: $56 (residents), $66 (nonresidents).

Monday | 10 “How To Interview Aunt Marcy” With Dr. Stephen Adler: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10,

Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Stephen Adler is a member and past chair of the Jewish Archive Committee

of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society.

Presented by JGSWS. Admission: $5 (nonmembers); members free. www. jgsws.org.

Events | Ongoing “Really Rosie”: Nov. 30-Dec. 16, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. 7 p.m., ThursdayFriday; 2 p.m., SaturdaySunday. YTN continues its 29th season with a tribute to children’s writer Maurice Sendak. Tickets: $10. www. youththeatre.org.

Bond Family Art Show:

Island Crust Cafe, 7525 S.E. 24th Street, Suite 100.

Island Crust Cafe presents the Bond family’s art show — Marianne, Eddie and Anna — now through Jan. 10.

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Island holiday events Arts & Crafts Ten Thousand Villages Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Ten Thousand Villages is a Christian fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted items from around the world. It serves as a bridge between artisans in their villages and external markets. www.tenthousandvillages.com.

Children’s Craft Workshop:

1-4 p.m., Dec. 1, Mercer Island Covenant Church, 3200 78th Ave. S.E. All kids are welcome to come make their own gifts for family, friends and teachers. Advance sign-up not required, but recommended.

Visit www.micc.org for craft selections, a registration form or register online. (206) 2321015, ext. 105.

MIVAL Holiday Art Show: ongoing through Dec. 14, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street.

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.,

Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday. www.mival.org.

Suggested concert donation: $10 (adults), $8 (youth, seniors); free for children under 8.

“Angels”: 7 p.m., Dec. 8; 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 9, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Performed by Island Sound, with Dave Ross. Tickets: $15.

Middle/high school students with ASB: $10.

Concerts “Letters to Santa”: 7 p.m., Dec.

1; 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 2, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Performed by Island Girls Choir and Prep Choir.

Tickets: $15 (at door).

The Dickens Carolers: 1-1:30 p.m., Dec. 1; 3:30-4 p.m., Dec. 2, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. The carolers, in elegant Victorian dress, sing traditional and contemporary holiday favorites in four-part harmony. Cookies and punch provided.

“Excerpts from the Nutcracker” Opening Matinee:

2 p.m., Dec. 15, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Performances: 1 and 5 p.m., Dec. 16; 7 p.m., Dec. 19; 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 20.

Performers are trained in the Royal Academy of Dance classical ballet curriculum. They are students of Island Youth Ballet and the Children’s Dance Conservatory.

Bells of The Sound Concert:

“Home For The Holidays,” 7:30-9 p.m., Dec. 7, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Puget Sound’s premier handbell ensemble performs holiday classics. Mingle & Jingle in Courtyard: 6-7 p.m., with food and activities for all.

Events Probus Club of Mercer Island Annual Holiday Luncheon: 12

p.m., Dec. 5, Covenant Shores, 9150 Fortuna Drive. Features harpist Bethany Man. Buses will shuttle members and guests from the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E., between 11:15 and 11:45 a.m. Cost: $25.

Breakfast With Santa: 10 a.m.12 p.m., Dec. 8, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Bring the whole family to this festive breakfast. Santa and his elves will be available for a visit and photos. Fee: $9 (adults), $7 (kids) plus tax. Reservations required: (206) 275-7609.

Gingerbread Boy Puppet Show:

10:30-11:15 a.m., Dec. 11, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. For children ages 3 and older. Set in a magical world of candy, cookies and ice cream.

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Island Sound is performing ‘Angels’ with Dave Ross, talk radio host, Dec. 8-9, at MIHS. Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Desserts, musical entertainment. Register. $12. www. myparksandrecreation.com.

Annual Christmas tree lighting, Firehouse Munch

Hanukkah

Gather with the community for an evening of holiday merriment and caroling from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 7, Mercerdale Park, at S.E. 32nd Street and 77th Avenue S.E.

Hands-On Hanukkah: 11 a.m.-

1:30 p.m., Dec. 9, Northgate Mall, 401 N.E. Northgate Way, Seattle, 98125. Join the SJCC and Jewish Outreach Institute for activities, candle lighting.

Chanukah at HNT: “Sparks & Spuds,” 6:13-7:30 p.m., Dec. 11, Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 East Mercer Way. Potato bar and soufganiot. $10 (adults); free for kids under 13. Bring travel-

sized toiletries to donate for Day of Service Personal Needs Drive.

Hanukkah Under The Stars:

5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 15, Stroum Jewish Community

The annual event begins with Radio Disney at 6 p.m. and the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.

Then head to the fire station for the Firehouse Munch at 7 p.m., with Santa photos, treats and kids’ entertainment.

Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots drive.

Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. SJCC community Hanukkah celebration. Buy dinner. Free admission with donation to Jewish Family Service. www. sjcc.org.

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Au Courant Holiday Happenings: 4-8 p.m., Dec. 12

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‘Snow Retreat,’ a mixed-media piece by Marianne Bond, is featured in the MIVAL Holiday Show at MICEC.

and 19, 7900 S.E. 28th St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 19: Espresso

by Esther’s Espresso while shopping. Join Au Courant and The Den for two exclusive shopping events featuring wine and cheese. Shop holiday gift selection, enter drawing. www.aucourantsalon. com.

Dessert Before Dinner Holiday Concert and Silent Auction:

4-5:30 p.m., Dec. 16, Mercer

The Marriage Course Dates: January 6th – February 10th 2013 Time: Sunday Evenings 7:00pm – 8:30pm Where: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (8501 S.E. 40th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040) For Who?: All couples, whether your relationship is strong or struggling.

Cost: $50 per couple (price includes course materials, desserts/snacks, beverages, and child care if needed for all 6 weeks) To Register: Contact Tim at intern@htlcmi.org or call 206-232-3270

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Winter Sports Previews

This winter, five teams representing Mercer Island High School will take to the court, mat or pool preparing for competition.

Here’s a look at each sport competing in the 2012 winter season with team capsules for each sport.

Full schedules can be found in this week’s special pullout sports calendar, and more information and pictures can be found online all season long at www.mi-reporter.com.

Stay up-to-date this season on all the latest MIHS sports news by following @MIRsports on Twitter, and check out the Reporter’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ MIReporter.

Girls basketball

Boys basketball

Megan Managan/Staff Photo

The MIHS girls basketball captains this year are seniors Marlo Cafarelli, Christina Williamson and Kris Brackmann.

Megan Managan/Staff Photo

The MIHS boys basketball captains this year are seniors Joe Rasmussen and Nick Nordale.

Coach: Gavin Cree Number of athletes: 75 Last season: The Islanders advanced to the state regional tournament, after earning the No. 5 seed out of the district tournament.

The team has a 21-9 record.

Strengths: “We have a really good shooting team, and Joe Rasmussen inside,” said head coach Gavin Cree.

“I think we have a good inside-out game. I think that we have to be more exception-oriented than we were last year. I think last year’s team was a little more athletic, but I like this year’s team’s attention to detail. I think we need to play to that strength and really execute and understand what we’re doing and being committed to be efficient on both ends of the floor.”

Focus: “We’re always kind of doing the same things, but we’re trying to teach

right now,” said Cree. “We lost quite a few seniors — we had six seniors graduate last year. They all played a significant role; five of the six played a significant role. We have new guys at practice who are learning different points of emphasis.

We’re trying to play fast. I think we’re always trying to do that — get the ball up the court quick and not allow the defense to set up.”

“We have some threats on offense and working on our defense,” said captain Nick Nordale.

Captains: Seniors Nick Nordale and Joe Rasmussen “These two guys, it should be noted, are really great, great leaders — the best leadership that I’ve been a part of here in terms of two captains. I’ve been here for nine years and they’ve been the best,” said the coach.

Game to watch: Bel-

Listen on the radio, online Can’t make it to a basketball game this season? The Mercer Island High School Radio Station KMIH, Hot Jamz

levue, Mount Si, Bellarmine Prep “Bellevue is always our big rival. They have a good team this year,” said Cree.

“They have four or five starters back — we should be very competitive with them. Mount Si is a very good team this year. They have some players coming off injuries from last year, two very good players who didn’t play last year. We’re going to Arizona for a holiday tournament and playing some really tough competition. We’re also playing Bell Prep that’s a top five team, but we’re playing down there. They are going to be a state title contender in 4A. We have a tough schedule.”

Both captains said they are excited for the usual suspects in KingCo, such as Bellevue and Mount Si, as well as the chance to play Bellarmine Prep.

88.9 and 94.5, will broadcast a variety of games throughout the season.

Listen on the radio and online at www.hotjamz.org.

Coach: Kaela Yuen Number of athletes: 32 Last season: The Islanders lost in the first round of the KingCo tournament, ending the season with a 5-15 overall record.

Strengths: “One of my main focuses is practicing at a high caliber, high intensity day in and day out,” said coach Kaela Yuen. “I truly believe practice should be harder than the games.

Practice is about mental and physical preparation, so I expect my girls to do everything at game speed, with game-

type focus.”

“We have a lot of size,” said senior Marlo Cafarelli.

“It’s basically the same team from last year, and we have really good chemistry and everyone knows what their role is,” said captain Kris Brackmann.

Focus: “We have been putting a lot of new offensive principles in, so we there is a learning curve and there will obviously be mistakes,” said the coach. “I try to focus on controlling the controllables, which means ensuring the girls are giving 100% effort on the floor.”

“We want to leave with a bang and leave it so the other girls can carry on the tradition,” said Brackmann.

“It’s a different philosophy, but not a lot of big changes,” said Cafarelli about the team’s new head coach. “We want to take it as far as we can.”

Captains: Seniors Marlo Cafarelli, Kris Brackmann and Christina Williamson Game to watch: Juanita, Bellevue, Mount Si “We’re playing Inglemoor, Newport and Redmond, which are all 4A,” said Brackmann.

Gymnastics

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The Mercer Island gymnastics captains are Tonayo Crow, Monica Airut-Murphy and Emily Lightfoot.

Coach: Lenny Lewis Number of athletes: 63 Last season: The Islanders finished second at the KingCo meet, fell to league rival Mount Si and finished fifth at the district meet, just short of qualifying as a team for the state meet. Four athletes competed at the state gymnastics meet in February.

Strengths: “We’re stron-

ger than I thought we were going to be,” said head coach Lenny Lewis. “We lost several strong girls last year, and I didn’t know who was going to step up to take that place, but we have a couple girls. It looks like we’ll be able to put something together.”

Focus: “We’re super young — we only have two seniors,” said Lewis. “Pretty much, we’re getting into shape

and looking at the girls and moving some into the second practice for varsity.”

Captains: Senior Monica Aruit-Murphy and juniors Emily Lightfoot and Tonayo Crow Meet to watch: “I want to see how we post up against Mount Si,” said Lewis.

“I know they’re going to be strong again. Juanita is supposed to have a team for the first time in a couple of years.”

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Wrestling

Boys swimming

Megan Managan/Staff Photo

Seniors on the MIHS wrestling team include: Danny Stanke, Nick Chandler Luca Caruccio, Connor Gullstad, Ben O’Connell, Andy Picton and Mikalai Hubarevich.

Coach: Creighton Laughary Number of athletes: 35 Last season: The Islanders finished seventh in state as a team, and senior Blake Johnson was the state champion in the 160-weight class, Mercer Island’s first individual champion in a decade.

Another senior, Phil Frazier, finished second overall.

The team finished sixth at regionals and second at the KingCo tournament.

Strengths: “I think work ethic,” said Laughary.

“We have a lot of guys who are back who watched our successful wrestlers last year, and some successful wrestlers are back. They are willing to work. It’s gratifying — I tell them to do something and they do it. They did preseason workouts of their own violation; I try not to require

it because I want them to enjoy their high school years, but it really shows their dedication.”

“Last year, we started the season with a couple of senior girls, who were kind of going out for it on a lark, but they didn’t last very long,” said Laughary.

“This year, we have two underclassmen and another considering it.

We’re really enthused with having them. That’s exciting — Washington state, we’re one of the fastest growing populations of girl wrestlers in the country.

They don’t usually come out at this school. It’s been growing by double digit percents each year.”

Focus: “We’re going to focus on being really aggressive on our feet.

We’ve been successful with the technique that our assistant coach, Adrian Diaz, and Lee Janke bring,

and we’re changing some things on our feet and the attack and really, rather than being a finesse team, being an aggressive team.

Not much of a change,” said the coach.

Seniors: Nick Chandler, Danny Stanke, Andy Picton, Ben O’Connell, Mikalai Hubarevich, Connor Gullstad and Luca Caruccio Meet to watch: “We’re really looking forward to our first one, a double duel on Dec. 4 with Everett and Inglemoor,” said the coach.

“So a 3A power and a 4A power, both of them have wrestlers on the roster who were on the medal stand at state last year. Right away, we’re going to have a test.

Beyond that, we’re always excited to have some home matches. We have a string in late January. Especially during finals, it’s nice to have one match and then be at home.”

Sports briefs

ings by members of the high school basketball team.

Players of all skill level are welcome.

On Saturday mornings through Jan. 27, players can spend an hour on the court with friends, coached by the high schoolers.

Students in second through fourth grade will have the gym from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by the fifthand sixth-graders from 10 to 11 a.m. and then the seventh- through ninth-graders from 11 a.m. to noon.

To learn more or to regis-

ter, visit www.mibasketball. org or contact youthcoordinator@mibasketball.org.

MI Little Dribblers basketball program returns Dec. 1 The Mercer Island boys basketball Little Dribblers program returns for another year, starting on Saturday, Dec. 1.

The program is for basketball players in second through ninth grades, coached on Saturday morn-

Rain City Water Polo hosts Holiday Camp with Harvard coach Rain City Water Polo will be hosting its first ever Holiday Camp, Dec. 8-9, featuring Harvard men’s and women’s water polo coach Ted Minnis.

The camp will be held at Rogers High School in

Coach: Chauntelle Johnson Number of athletes: Over 60 Last season: The Islanders finished second in state, ending a six-year state title run. Mercer Island won the KingCo meet and took second to Lakeside during the SeaKing District meet — the team that would go on to beat Mercer Island in the state finals.

Strengths: “Our sprint freestyles,” said coach Chauntelle Johnson. “We did time trials last week and had a lot of guys under 24 seconds in the 50.”

“Diving,” said captain Sam Peterson. The team will have at least four seniors

and one sophomore diving this season. “And we have some great relays,” he added.

This season the team has a lot of younger swimmers, said Johnson.

“A lot of new guys who really want to get better,” she said.

“Everyone’s really supportive,” said captain Harrison Leeds.

Focus: “Getting their endurance back,” said Johnson. “Some of the guys play water polo, so working on their mechanics, and for others, even our year-round swimmers, getting them ready for a lot of racing.”

“Teamwork,” said senior Sam Chong. “Showing

them that when we work as a whole, we can do something great.”

“We want to make sure that everyone improves and has a KingCo time,” said Peterson.

Captains: Seniors Cody Hall, Sam Chong, Sam Peterson, Harrison Leeds Meet to watch: Newport, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island, Kennedy Catholic, Lakeside “We’re also going to the Kentridge Invitational,” said Johnson.

“Bellevue,” said the captains. “It’ll be close, but we can do it,” said Leeds.

“Lakeridge, because they beat us last year at state; it’ll be tough,” said Chong.

Megan Managan/Staff Photo

The Mercer Island boys swimming captains this season are seniors Sam Chong, Harrison Leeds, Sam Peterson and Cody Hall.

Stay up-to-date online Stay up-to-date with all the latest sports news from Mercer Island High Puyallup, Dec. 8, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon.

The camp is for athletes of all ages and skill levels who are looking to build water polo skills and learn about collegiate water polo from a Division I coach.

Minnis has coached Harvard’s teams for three years, leading both programs to double digit wins last season, and slots in the CWPA Eastern Championships.

As a coach with the Stanford Club for over 10 years, he helped the program

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School by reading our online edition at www.mi-reporter.com and on the sports blog From the Goal Line.

to win two Junior Olympic bronze medals, the U.S. Club Championship, and earned top 10 finishes at national tournaments.

To learn more, call (206) 229-4830.

Sports news?

If you have sports news to share with Mercer Island, please send it to Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter. com or by calling (206) 232-1215.

Race | FROM 1 first half time, but pulled away in the second portion of the race.

Empey and Simon were two of a group of three people who flew to New York to take part in the New York City Marathon earlier this month, only to have it canceled the day that they arrived.

Empey said she and the others from the group decided to run the Seattle race to at least get one marathon in this year.

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Simple question sparks vocation offers needed help to priests who must manage the large On Oct. 27, Islander and parishes, such as St. Monica former Starbucks employee, on Mercer Island, on their Frank DiGirolamo, recited own.

Permanent deacons (who vows and allegiance to the faith of the Roman Catholic are distinct from seminarChurch beneath the splen- ians on their way to final dor of the soaring Italian priestly vows) assist the local Renaissance ceilings of priest by visiting the sick, the 105-year-old St. James teaching the faith, counselCathedral in Seattle. Amid ing couples and individuals, the pomp of the ancient rites and working on parish comof ordination, DiGirolamo, mittees and councils. For DiGirolamo, a commitment a married to serving man, became the poor is a an ordained special part member of of his vocathe Catholic tion and Church clerduties. gy.

It was a The role of a deacon in Deacon Frank DiGirolamo, process and St. Monica Church a journey, the Catholic he told the Church is to assist the priest in the Reporter last week, of his administration of a parish. path to the church.

DiGirolamo, now 45, first He does not hold the sacred authority of an ordained considered a more formal priest. He cannot consecrate role in the church about 10 the offerings that are at the years ago, he said. “For me, heart of the mass. He can it was a more recent awakmarry couples and baptize ening than a lifelong goal.”

“It wasn’t a deliberate babies, but most importantly

By Mary L. Grady

editor@mi-reporter.com

“I am just a reflection of what this parish has given me.”

MEETING NOTICE Mercer Island School District

Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at 4160 86th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, in the Board Room. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 pm.

Special School Board Meeting Monday December 10, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

City of Mercer Island Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Call to Order Special Meeting Purpose: To receive updates from Transpo, Triangle Associates and EMC Research regarding Facilities Master Planning Partial Governance Process Monitoring* • Board Policy 1800 – OE-11: Facilities & Capital Assets 6:01 p.m. Transpo Update 7:00 p.m. Triangle Associates Report 8:00 p.m. EMC Research Presentation 8:30 p.m. Adjournment *action may be taken Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas

decision. It was something I had been moving toward,” he explained.

“After I married, I started to think, ‘What am I called to do?’” he said.

It was at Starbucks, ironically, when he finally gave voice to what he had begun to feel about a possible vocation with his church.

“My supervisor asked each of us who were working for him what we would be doing if we were not in our [present] job,” he said.

“I answered that I would probably be working for the Catholic Church.”

It was an answer that he had neither prepared nor imagined he would say. Yet it was prophetic. Within 18 months, he had left the corporate world and was employed at St. Monica.

DiGirolamo remains grateful for that question.

The formal formation process for his new role took more than four years.

He has been working for the church, here, for seven years.

He does not believe that his new title makes him terribly special. “I am just a reflection of what this parish has given me,” he said.

Deacons remain somewhat rare. On and off over the past couple of decades, deacons have been added to the church clergy. The number of priests, who must take a vow of celibacy, has dwindled dramatically. Active priests are getting older and retiring. Far fewer men are entering the priesthood.

According to data on the Archdiocese of Seattle website, there were 485 ordained priests in Seattle in 1966. In 2010, that number has fallen

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Islander Frank DiGirolamo lies on the altar at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, along with 21 other candidates for ordination as they prepare to take vows to become a permanent deacon in the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle. by a third. The number of deacons has grown from 24 in 1976 to 140 now.

The addition of more deacons helps priests manage parishes and brings an

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element of the congregation itself into the mass.

It all seems natural to DiGirolamo.

“Having lay people leading the liturgy is how the church began,” he said. “It has always been part of the mass.”

DiGirolamo will serve as a deacon for St. Monica Parish. St. Monica has about 1,450 families, or about 4,000 parishioners.

As he stood on the altar at

St. James with the 21 other applicants for the deaconate, DiGirolamo said he thought of all the people who helped him on his journey to that moment.

“I thought, we would not be standing there if we had not been invited,” he said.

DiGirolamo and his wife, Shelley, live on Mercer Island with their daughter, Mary, who attends Holy Names Academy on Seattle’s Capitol Hill.

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◆ New to Market!

$95,000

2BD home w/updated kitchen, living room, & BA. Partially finished basement.

New paint, new carpet, range/oven. 1 car detached garage + lg shed. Fully fenced yard #423420 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

Bainbridge Isle $285,000

Short sale! Great invetsment opportunity.

3BR/1.75BA daylight basement rambler on 15k+sf lot with sunset and mountain views. Partially updated/ move in ready! #417835 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

Commercial/MV

$600,000

-SHORT SALE- $159,900

This spacious double-wide sits on a large 2.5 acre lot with 1.5 acres cleared, fenced and usable. Secluded and private. Fire pit.

Great opportunity! #407273 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Moses Lake

$370,000

Former liquor store with excellent street presence and easy load/unload to rear.

5,000 sq ft right on Broadway. #311228 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Leschi Views

$829,950

Welding shop/commercial/home in Maple Valley. 1.4+ acres right on the M. Valley Hwy, 3 bldings, house, 2 tenants. 2 tax parcels. Pull through access. #390273

Stunning 5BR Leschi craftsman with spectacular Western views. Wide oak plank floors, elegant greatroom and quaint front porch. Quiet tree-lined street. #400666

Mike Schoonover 425-442-0477

Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Commercial

$175,000

SHORT SALE

$199,500

Price reduced to sell. Updated commercial in Bremerton. Current business would like to lease back. Free street parking. #276347

Small cabin w/ views of Lake Joy & mountains. 2 BR/1BA, kitchen, bonus room, living room back yard slopes to lake & dock. #401239

Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Keith McKinney 425-221-8557

Seward Park

$399,000

◆ Talbot Hill

$995,000

180’ View

2BR mid century brick home. One block to PCC and short distance to Lake WA. Updates include roof, water heater, windows. Ready for decorator’s touch.

Usable garage too! #415459 Mary Yax 206-612-8722

Gig Harbor

Exquisite custom home complements its destination address of One Point Fosdick.

Main-flr master, hi-end kitchen, indoor pool, hot tub w/ shop & beach access. #362498 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

$489,900

John F. Buchan model w/lg kit, stainless steel Bosch Appls. Bamboo hrdwd flrs, w/ gas fplc. Mstr ste w/ lg walk-in, & den. Pvt fenced yard backs up to greenbelt. #424223 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeff Costello 206-595-5709

$1,145,000

1,800sf w/views South, SW, East & North! Downtown Bellevue luxury high rise condo. 24 hr concierge, private pkg, gym, pool, etc. Close to park, shopping, etc. #408657 Harrison & St. Mary 206-919-9992

◆ Ideal Home!

$209,000

Great one level 3BR / 3BA home. Lg fenced yard with outbuilding & covered patio. New roof & windows installed in 2006. Near bus, schools & all amenities.

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Gated Community $499,000

Prvt. 5 acres in Grays Harbor. Custom blt home, open floorplan & windows throughout. Wtr & sunset views. Path through woods, orchard, fenced garden, & barn. #413059 Renata Andrews 206-230-5424

Price Reduction $1,235,000

Stunning custom home on over 2.5 acres of pristine serenity. Traditional home, inground pool, pool house, greenhouse, sport court, idyllic creek and more. #349062 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

VACANT LAND Hoquiam Lot

$25,000 Mirrormont Lot

Lot in 55+ age development, all utilities in and the road is paved. Convenient to shopping, good territorial views, huge price reduction. #194823 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

$49,750 North Bend Land

Reduced, just under an acre lot in Mirrormont.

Neighboring homes have views of Poo Poo Point takeoff area. Relax on your deck and watch the show. #206333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

$63,000 Lynnwood Lot

9.5 ac. close to North Bend and I 90 freeway.

No access currently to it, hold for further development. Bounded on 2 sides by DNR . #158590 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Newcastle Land

$150,000 N. Bend 29 Acre

$249,000 Kent 10 Acres

$250,000

Mercer Is. Lot

$325,000 Opportunity!

$348,000 Private Lane

N Bend Land

$550,000 Pacific Hwy So.

$575,000 Westside View

2.5 acres w/R-1 zoning. Good location and close to everything in Newcastle, must hike in to see. #392633 Mike Schoonover 425-442-0477

14,000 sq ft lot with recorded access for driveway. Nice location on a dead end street. #329002 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

3.4 ac w/commercial potential. Multiple tenants want to stay, level, ut. in street. Next to I90, great access. Possible owner finance. #328993 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

29+ acres of land, super easy access off I90.

Will support 3, maybe 4 homes, huge price reduction. Studies available. #206270 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Tucked away building lot up private lane.

Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000 sq foot building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

6.08 acres w/650+- on Hwy 99. Water, power, sewer and gas in the street. Highly visible with many possibilities. #378015 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

$99,995

.55 acre lot close to everything. Water and power in the street. #371738 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

◆ North Bend Land $150,000 12.9 wooded ac. just off I90 at exit #31.

Reduced; deeded easement for easy access.

Lots of room, timber and space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

$300,000 Kenmore 1.5 Ac.

$300,000

$448,000 Building Site

$449,000 Residential Lot

$449,000

$598,000 Hoquiam Estates

$850,000 Moses Lake

9.98 acres, 2 parcel numbers of stunning land. In the family since 1917 and about 1/2 pasture, 1/2 treed. At the end of a dead end road. #385825 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

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 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414

Great opportunity - building site in desirable Lakeview Highlands. Slopes uphill, ideal for daylight rambler to accommodate 27.5’ height restriction above SE 63rd #400336 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

◆ Mercer Is. Lot

Generous .48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. Convenient location. #295333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

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 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

58 lots in a 55+ plat. All utilities are in, the road is paved. 1/2 reduction from previous price, nice territorial views and convenient to shopping. #194858 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

1.5 ac. on a dead end st. Foundation in, plans available. All utilities to foundation. Very quiet and closed in. #336910 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Partial lk view lot, small subdivision of 5 lots, up private road off E Mercer. Road, utilities in along paved access, recorded maintenance agreement. Survey avail. #83519 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

$1,340,115

48+ level industrial land at Grant County Airport. Heavy rail on property plus all utilities.

Possible lot line adjustment. #311131 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Stop by our COLDWELL BANKER BAIN Mercer Island office for a Hot Sheet of New Listings, Sunday Open Houses or Sold Properties in your neighborhood!

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MERCER ISLAND HOMES

Coldwell Banker Bain is proud to join forces with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in our annual Toys for Tots Campaign.

Your donation of a new, unwrapped toy is requested to help share the joy of the holiday season. Gifts may be dropped off at our Mercer Island office through Sunday, December 16th.

Gold Coast

$799,000

VIEWS-Multi-leveled artistic home surrounds you with unique spaces, warmth and vivid lightness. Fabulous main floor boasts access to westside deck. 4BR/3BA/2gar #335045 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Shared Wtft

$1,300,000

Lovely setting on .49 Acre parcel; moorage & boat lift included; Great room enjoys kitchen, fam rm, living room+den, carport+2 car gar; master BR on main+2 more #400850 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

◆ View Cottage

$898,000

Extremely private, original mid-century cottage w/tranquil east lake view, morning sun rises. Oversized property w/stream - perfect for large estate or 3 lot SP. #423759 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Contemporary

$1,587,000

3-level luxury home located on .46 acre lot w/Lake WA views on every level. 6,070sf, 6BR/5.25BA. Spacious & private! #417385 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeff Costello 206-595-5709

NEW PRICE

$948,000

First Hill. Remodeled 3BD plus den.

Chef kit w/ slab granite. Pvt master w/ lavish bath, Family rm. Guest rm. 2nd kit.

Pvt, level yard. Views. 3 car garage. Mint. #385420 Mary Yax 206-612-8722

Urban Living... $1,698,000

...MI schools. Custom built by Beckes Construction. Walls of windows to enjoy the ever-changing views. 1364sf unfinished basement ready to suit your needs. #401116 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

View Condo

$325,000

Roomy & bright TOP FLOOR 3 bed 1.75 bath 1,375 sf Woodlake condo w/ great view of downtown MI & lake. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, washer/dryer. Pool + clubhouse. #306520 Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460

West Side!

$598,900

Fixer upper with potential or bring your architect! Serene private lane on west side with possible lake views! #404816 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722 Virginia Felion 206-459-2020

A RARE FIND!!

$849,000

Move Right In!

$759,900

Mercer Highland

$959,000

North End Gem

$998,000

Enjoy spacious 4BR VIP home on 1/3 acre: Best Kitchen! Master On Main+Fireplace!

Large Office+Rec Rm; 4 Fplcs; 3 Decks + Patio; Mini Orchard. Near School/Park! #367221 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240

Upscale mid island nghbrhd. Gracious mid century w/ stylish updates! 3500 sf, 4 BD, 3 BA, den, rec rm, hdwds, vintage stone work. 13000+ lot, huge garage. #421853 Harrison & St.Mary 206-919-9992

◆ Home 4 the Boat $1,888,000

Three decks for entertaining and enjoying prime lake & Mt. Rainier views. Indoor hot tub & sauna downstairs, great for relaxing! 70’ of wtrft w/dock & boathouse #424094 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Custom design. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, updated master bath. Viking stove. 4BD3BA. One BD on main. Private Fernridge Lane setting. #383076 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414 Michael Scott 206-230-5455

Shy 16,000sf Estate Setting. Traditional 4 bedroom home set back in prime private North End location. Dreams made here.

Expand, or enjoy! #412601 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411

Street to Water $2,200,000

There’s no place like home...and no better place to build your dream home than on this 29,000+sf lot. 92’ of wft, sandy beach, stone patio at the waters edge. #399584 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

◆ New on Market Virtual Tours Western View!

$2,350,000

Contemporary 4BR w/views of Lake Washington. 6000+SF. In-ground pool.

High end remodel. A/C. Natural and designer lighting from every angle. 3 car garage. #382672 Marlene Fallquist 206-230-5450

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

Forest Avenue

$2,498,000

Signature showplace by RKK Construction in 2000 on desirable Forest Ave, west exposure, filtered lk views, large lot. No detail spared in this gracious custom. #383012 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Westside Custom $2,500,000

Privacy on .4 AC w/ 74 ft +/- waterfront, private dock+covered boat lift+in ground pool+Ralph Anderson design 4BR+3BA+den+rec rm+views #399902 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516

Hamptons Estate $3,250,000

Magnificent 2009 renovation creates stunning elegance on a level acre+, 5 BR 4.5 BA, main master+formal rooms+fam rm+rec rm, outdoor rm+pool & play space galore #391328 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

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