Mercer Island Reporter, February 06, 2013

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Tolling discussion heats up

WSDOT’s Stone to speak at Chamber lunch on Feb. 7 At the Mercer Island Chamber lunch, which begins at noon on Thursday, Feb. 7, Craig Stone, the tolling division director with the WSDOT, will speak and answer questions about the possibility of tolling on I-90.

Please call the Chamber office, 232-3404, or email your reservation to info@mercerislandchamberofcommerce.org.

The lunch is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers.

By Mary L. Grady

editor@mi-reporter.com

Giving from the Heart Breakfast is Feb. 13 On Wednesday, Feb. 13, join Mercer Islanders and others from the area for the annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast, benefiting Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.

The breakfast is from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

To learn more, visit miyfsfoundation.wordpress.com.

Parent Edge presentation Feb. 13 Mercer Island Parent Edge will host Liliana Lengua on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m., in the Island Park multipurpose room, to discuss mindfulness in parenting and temperament differences.

To learn more about Parent Edge, visit www.miparentedge.org.

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Craig Stone, WSDOT tolling division director, answers questions from the crowd of Islanders gathered at the first tolling open house. He will appear at the Chamber lunch tomorrow, Feb. 7, at the community center.

Hundreds attend first tolling meeting Mercer Islanders furious at I-90 tolling proposal

By Mary L. Grady

editor@mi-reporter.com

Hundreds of Islanders packed into the Mercer Island Community and Event Center last evening to hear about the possibility of tolling the I-90 corridor from Seattle to Issaquah. Islanders were joined by legions of local press, business people, local politicians and concerned residents who mostly wanted to know how tolling can even be considered for people whose only way on and off the Island is the interstate.

At issue is how to pay for a $1.4 billion dollar shortfall in funding needed to complete the SR-520 rebuilding effort, said assistant

from 10 to 20.”

Just after 4 p.m., the crush of people spilled from the Mercer Room into the MICEC lobby and police officials warned WSDOT that the room was over capacity.

For nearly an hour, people could director Craig Stone of WSDOT. only enter the room if someone At stake to Islanders is not only left.

Islanders wanted to hear directtheir single route on and off the ly from Stone, who was only set to Island, but their way of life. speak for 10 minThe meeting utes or so to introhad been set up to duce the process be an open house. at 4:30, 5:30 and Large display 6:30 without takboards were posted ing questions. The The Mercer Island around the room idea was to encourSchool District Board of with a WSDOT age interaction Directors discussed tollemployee stationed between WSDOT ing during their annual nearby to answer planners and the retreat on Jan. 29. questions. There public. But, Stone To read the full story, were flyers and said that he quickly see page 4. information brorealized that the chures around the interaction was room and tables set necessary. Stone up for writing comments. But the agency knew that Islanders need- ended up taking questions for 45 ed more, said WSDOT’s Colleen minutes from the crowd at 4:30.

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Mercer Island School District Superintendent Gary Plano may be leaving his post here for a superintendent of schools job in Ashland, Ore. He informed school district staff on Thursday evening, by email, that he is a finalist for the job in Oregon.

“As fate would have it, the Ashland superintendent [of schools] position opened, and I applied for consideration of being Ashland’s next superintendent,” he said in a letter to school district employees. “I learned late this afternoon that I am one of three finalists for the job.”

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Along with the WSDOT presentation, an Island group, ‘No Toll On I-90,’ was set up outside the Mercer Room in the lobby. Business there was b r i s k .

Organizers handed out information and had petitions for people to sign. The group is a nonprofit L-6 organization that is registered with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission. The group, first formed in 2008 to oppose tolling on SR-520, has raised money and paid for the ‘No I-90 Tolls’ signs scattered across the Island. Island resident Eva Zemplenyi said that tolling represents “just

another tax,” and that having to pay tolls will be “harmful in many ways to the Island.”

Speaking to the group, Stone explained that the task was assigned to the agency by the state Legislature.

It is to study the environmental effects of tolling in the corridor and the region.

They will study and document the impacts on individuals, business and traffic. He said they will be studying traffic on a regional basis within the ‘box’ formed

by SR-520 and I-90 from Seattle to Issaquah, looking at effects on Bellevue, and from Bothell to Renton.

Stone emphasized that it is the state Legislature that

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will have the final decision on tolling, not WSDOT, and that the Federal Highway Administration must also sign off. There are many layers to get through, he noted, yet there is already a good deal of precedence regarding employing tolling.

Stone said twice that in his many years at the agency, this is the “biggest policy decision that he has ever seen or been involved with.”

The majority of attendees were upset that tolling was even to be considered for Island residents and employees who come to work here.

Many demanded to know if such a proposal was legal, given both state and federal laws. Others questioned the legality of tolling the federal corridor to pay for a state highway. Many asked if tolling the corridor was already a “done deal.”

Dan Goldman, who moved with his family to the Island just a couple of years ago, is also opposed to tolling and the effect it would have on his life here. Yet, he told a reporter that as a former New Yorker, tolling is a part of life in the Northeast.

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Hundreds of Mercer Island residents packed the meeting room at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The room was so full that people had to wait outside, allowed to go in only when someone left.

Others asked if other sources of funding for SR-520 had been studied before looking at tolling. Islander Liz Callahan asked Stone if the transportation planners had considered a “portfolio of funding options” to help pay for 520.

“Is tolling the only way being considered?” she asked.

She was not satisfied at the answer she received, when Stone again said that the Legislature would take the lead on identifying sources.

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“You don’t just say that there is just one solution — tolling,” she said.

More than just Islanders are concerned about how tolling will affect their communities. Kenmore City Manager Rob Karlinsey came to bring a resolution signed by the city council in his city requesting mitigation resources from the state of Washington to blunt the impacts of tolling in their community. Kenmore also wants the impact of I-90 tolling on their community to be formally studied along with the cities along the two highways. This is not just about 520 and I-90, he said.

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People are parking on our streets to take transit, and we have a fragile bridge on that route to worry about.”

“We know it is a big issue for everyone,” Stone said.

“But it also raises the question of how to pay for the highway system, and how do we maintain it? We need the $1.4 billion to complete the 520 project; we need to balance and manage traffic within the region.”

Islanders such as Mary Dijulio, who owns Western Van and Storage with her husband, will also be affected if tolls are implemented.

She said they are already paying more when doing business in other cities. But now with tolling, it could be too much.

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Hennie McPennie is exclusively for kids. The new shoe store, owned by Mercer Island couple John a n d Theresa Keith, is open for its s e c ond full week of business.

Opening day was Thursday, Jan. 24.

“We’re hoping to be the true mom and pop children’s shoes store … We love kids, and being able to work with kids every day — that is really appealing,”

John Keith said.

Together, the couple has more than 35 years of retail operation experience in various forms, he said.

They have two children of their o w n w h o attend Mercer Island schools.

While the name ‘Hennie McPennie’ does not have any special significance, John said ‘Hennie’ connotes a chicken, and ‘McPennie’ — sheep.

“We just like the way it sounded; the cadence,” he

said. “We try to make it fun for people and especially for kids.”

The shop has a selection of shoes for kids under 10, and cleats for soccer, baseball and football (ages 5-13) are also available, in addition to ballet slippers.

An official grand opening will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, during regular hours.

Hennie McPennie is located at 3043 78th Ave. S.E. and can be reached at (206) 232-0495 or www. henniemcpennie.com.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and 12 to 5 p.m., Sunday.

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Seeing a trend in items being discarded that could have been repaired with just one part, David and Stacey Lang, a Mercer Island couple, opened Sound & Vision Wireless in the Island Square building on New Year’s Day. “My wife and I had been talking about doing a family business — we wanted to do something where our kids could be involved,” David Lang, who already had a consultant business, said.

“We recognized a need for people to have their items repaired.”

Lang’s other business, Clear Scenario Solutions, specializes in customer relationship management and point-of-sale systems.

The couple has three children ranging in age from 13 to 2 1/2. The eldest, Lila, updates Sound & Vision’s inventory and picks out cases

and accessories.

“She is our resident Apple genius,” Lang said. “My son [Emerson], by his choice, is the Xbox and Playstation expert.”

The shop, decorated in an ‘industrial chic’ theme with Hawaiian background music, is certified in Apple and Android devices, and also repairs Xbox and Playstations. iPads are included in the mix. The shop employs two certified repair technicians. In the spring, inventory will likely include refurbished phones and other equipment.

Current products for sale include standard accessories — covers, slick wraps, earbuds, handsets, chargers.

Additionalservicesinclude data retrieval, and repairing water damage if the item is brought in immediately. The shop can even change the color of your iPhone through a phone color conversion, a process that takes more than an hour and costs $120.

During the first month of business, the majority of repairs have been broken or damaged screens.

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David and Stacey Lang and their family have opened Sound & Vision Wireless in the Town Center.

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MISD weighs news of tolling study on I-90

By Megan Managan

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After watching the same presentation given at the Mercer Island City Council meeting a couple of weeks ago, the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors voiced concern for the plan to put tolls on Interstate 90.

As part of the environmental assessment being done by the Washington State Department of Transportation, the WSDOT is looking for feedback from local groups on the effect tolling would have and possible mitigations that could alleviate some concerns.

Currently, there are 333 district employees who live off Mercer Island, roughly

two-thirds of the staff.

Another 158 live on the Island.

“It’s unique that there is no drive around here,” asked Superintendent Gary Plano.

Board member Adair Dingle said she’s extremely concerned about what tolling would do to the district’s ability to attract new teachers.

“It’s a very significant issue for the district,” she said.

“We’ll have extreme difficulty attracting teachers. I just see us being crippled.”

Board president Janet Frohnmayer pointed out that the number of teachers who live off Island is only going to increase as older staff retire and younger teachers live off-Island, whether it be

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“There’s not a lot of land to develop so people can live here,” said Plano, comparing this situation to that of Gig Harbor and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. “It disproportionately taxes people who live here. We’d have to ask for a levy lift by some number.”

Other members of the board wondered how this would affect teachers’ schedules, work done outside of the regular school day and those who don’t spend a full day on the Island.

“Outside of staff, think of referees, coaches and others that come for two hours for a game; that’s a significant burden,” said board member Brian Emanuels.

As the district continues to consider future facilities plans and addressing overcrowding in buildings, tolling could significantly change those plans, especially since there is no way

Plano | FROM 1 He had intended to retire there.

“I have always wanted to live in Southern Oregon and couldn’t pass up an opportunity to work and live in a community that I have grown to love,” he continued.

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Plano took over from Superintendent Cyndy Simms when she resigned in 2007. He was the interim superintendent prior to taking the permanent position in 2008.

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District administrator, John In the letter, Plano wantCameron. Cameron worked ed to thank his staff and with Plano for a year before the School Board. “I extend he retired. Prior my deep appreto that, Plano was ciation to you director of instrucand especially tional services here to the Mercer in 2005-2006.

Island School Plano holds a District’s Board doctorate in eduof Directors for cation from Seton all you do in Hall University, making this a a master’s in edu- Superintendent great school syscation from State Gary Plano tem.”

University of New Plano said York at Stony Brook, that since the and a bachelor’s in English announcement he has heard from C.W. Post College from both school staff and of Long Island University. parent who are disappointBefore coming to the ed that he may leave but are Island, Plano was executive happy for him.

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“This kind of throws everything out of whack,” said Frohnmayer.

The board roughly estimated that if teachers come to the Island 180 days a year, which is only the number of school days — not including other training done before and after school in the summer — with a relatively low toll, it could cost the district up to $500,000 a year, should the district choose to cover the cost for employees.

“If the district pays $500,000 a year, that’s about seven teachers,” said Frohnmayer.

The board plans to send official comments to WSDOT on the project at a later date.

Public comment is being taken on the environmental assessment through Feb. 22.

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Ashland, Ore., just 15 miles north of the state border with California, is similar to Mercer Island in several ways. Its population is just slightly less than that of Mercer Island, with just over 20,000 people. The school district is also somewhat similar in terms of enrollment and educational facilities.

Beyond being the location of the Ashland Shakespeare Festival, the community is home to Southern Oregon University.

Nearly 3,000 students attend Ashland High School, Ashland Middle School and three elementary schools, and a K-8 magnet school with a curriculum focus on science and the arts. A community learning center is a part-time alternative program that primarily serves homeschooling families.

The Mercer Island School District serves nearly 4,200 students with around 1,400 enrolled at Mercer Island High School and Crest Learning Center. More than 1,000 are enrolled at Islander Middle School.

A three-year Youth Academics and Activities Levy was passed by voters in the Oregon town in 2007. The Ashland Schools Foundation raises funds each year to support basic district programs as well as innovative classroom-based projects and programs.

U.S. News and World Report named Ashland High School in the top 2.6 percent of high schools in the nation, designating it a “Silver School.”

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slanders had a lot of questions for WSDOT tolling director Craig Stone about the tolls proposed for the I-90 corridor last Tuesday evening at the MICEC. Islanders were insistent that they needed a lot more evidence that the agency had done their homework regarding the need for more money to finish SR-520 — and why the $1.4 billion shortfall should be made up from drivers on I-90.

The questions included the following set of queries reworked several different ways: Why were estimates regarding the amount of revenue forecasted to be collected from tolling SR-520 so wrong? How would cost overruns be dealt with? Would tolling end when the construction was completed or be extended indefinitely as it is in other states? Have other sources of funding for revenue, such as fees on the port or the convention center or hotel rooms, been fully explored?

Mr. Stone was asked about particulars that he was not yet ready to answer. It is too early in the process, he said, which is why the meetings were set up in the first place.

They are the first steps in a process that will take many months as the agency gathers information on what needs to be addressed in the environmental assessment aka an Environmental Impact Statement. The EA will not only address actual physical impacts to the environment, but how tolling will affect the regional economy, the business community, schools and public services down to the individual level.

So we must say more than “tolling is not fair to Islanders.”

We need to go on the record. We must explain the reasons why we believe it is unfair. Those reasons can be found in all the conversations that Islanders have had with each other these last few weeks. In essence, having tolls will add to the cost of most everything, impacting the bottom line for both businesses and individuals. If we want the agency to understand and address that position, we are going to have to lay out our case.

Go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/I90/OnlineScoping to learn more about the process and how to send in your comments electronically. Comments can be simply mailed as well to: Angela Angove, 999 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98104.

‘We must explain why tolling is unfair to Islanders.

We must go on the record.’

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To the editor A letter to Mayor Bassett and Chief Holmes As I am sure you are aware, you have much to be proud of on Mercer Island. Police Officer John Haraway is someone I know to be in that category. And based on my brief but meaningful interaction with Mr. Haraway recently, I want to let you know that I believe him to be a terrific asset to your community. He reflects not only the professional work ethic of your police department (as Chief Ed Holmes has obviously passed along to his officers), but a personal touch that is sometimes and in some places missing between the public and public officials.

My wife and I have been visiting Mercer Island for decades. On Sunday, Jan. 13, we decided to get out for some fresh air and something of a vent after the Seahawks-Falcons football game. We decided to work our frustration out with a hike to dinner.

Trouble was, we took an eastern trail when we should have taken the western fork.

Officer Haraway came along and was quick to see the bewilderment in our faces under the I-90 overpass and was ever so happy to set us straight.

But he also understood (if we did not) that maybe it might be more of a hike than we had bargained for.

He cheerfully volunteered to take us.

I was mildly surprised that was an option, but once he assured me that it was within department policy, my wife and I took him up on the offer.

The ride lasted maybe only five to 10 minutes, but what a pleasant and proud policeman I discovered Mr. Haraway to be. Clearly, he works within a city and department that has established some valuable public values. He said as much. In short, it

made our day, if the Seahawks hadn’t.

Buoyed by a good meal and a good man, we had a pleasant walk back to our home away from home.

Especially, since we knew the correct pathway.

Congratulations on a wonderful Island, and a terrific police department.

Gene and Carol Fox

I-90 tolling idea is ill-conceived A tip of the hat to Cynthia Moller (MI Reporter letter to editor, Jan. 30, 2013).

‘Right on’ on all counts, Cynthia, and furthermore perhaps those who are selling us down the drain should be fired or recalled.

Any CEO who made a billion and half dollar error would be dismissed on the spot; another inept performance by state government to grossly misjudge the loss of traffic on 520.

Or was this “overlooked” to get 520 underway and ask for forgiveness later?

There is a second very serious issue that has statewide/national economic impact. I-90 is a “shipping lane,” not just transportation, to Eastside upscale residences, and a land link from the Port of Seattle to the Midwest and East Coast for goods.

The Port of Seattle is challenged by the loss of shipping to Prince Rupert, British Columbia (closer to major ports in Asia) and Tacoma.

Why? Those ports have rail travel and direct off-loading to trains, whereas the Port of Seattle only has truck access and old outmoded cranes. To compensate for lost shipping to these other ports, the port just recently “gave away the farm” to keep Hanjin (a major shipper).

The port has been a major critic of Hansen’s new sports arena due to additional traffic hindering trucks.

Now we want to add tolls to the extended “shipping lane” of I-90.

They must be rubbing their hands in glee in Prince Rupert and Tacoma.

The idea of tolling I-90 is so illconceived, it is beyond imagination.

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How would tolls on I-90 affect you?

“I work here – it would mess it up. There are a lot of people like that.”

Moon Vongsavang Landscaper West Seattle

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“I moved here for the convenience. It would definitely affect me.

We’re thinking of moving.”

Blake Johnson Nordstrom |Mercer Island

“It would deeply affect me. I’m trying to save money. I’m going to retire soon.”

Yvonne Ferden Farmer’s Insurance Issaquah

“The biggest thing about a toll is: is it necessary?

In an expanding city, I’d expect it.”

Mike Baranco UPS Store Everett

“It would make it really hard to get to work. I only work three days a week, and I’d work to pay a toll.”

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Letters | FROM 5 False representation to the residents and businesses of Mercer Island — a total disregard for keeping the Port of Seattle viable and operating, and understanding that I-90 is a vital shipping lane for goods and services.

Tolling I-90 will have an irreversible negative impact on all concerned with this vital “shipping and transportation lane.”

David R. Evans

I-90 tolling is simply a new tax It is important that we call this proposed toll across I-90 what it actually is. It is a new tax. It is a tax on our movement to pay for a bridge that we don’t use. I understand that the state needs to pay for the Evergreen Point bridge and that it can’t just raise taxes without getting the voters upset. So this new proposed toll is an end run around the Eyman initiative. It will allow a new source of revenue to pay for a needed expense. It is not fair to a certain constituency and will have severe consequences for those who live and work on Mercer Island. We are being taxed just for trying to get home. The Island is not self-sufficient. We have to go off the Island to go to a hospital or see a movie. Each time we leave or come back, we will be paying an exit or entry tax. It would be like asking people to pay a tax when they start their car or open their garage.

One reason why Mercer Island is a desirable place to live is because it has easy access to Seattle. A toll will diminish the desirability and will result in the lowering of property values for those who now own homes on the Island. Also, many people who work on the Island come from off Island. We are talking about the school teachers, the city workers as well as those who work in the stores.

Those people will want an increase in pay to compensate them for their added costs. Eventually those of us who live on the Island will see our taxes go up to cover these costs.

In addition to the heavy burden that the added tax will put on the Island residents, there will be additional costs to people who own businesses in Seattle and on

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the Eastside. If I have to pay a $3 toll to go to Seattle and another $3 to come home, I will not be doing much shopping in the Seattle stores or going to the theater as often. This will end up shrinking the economy, which will hurt the amount of money that the state receives in sales tax. There will be lots of unintended consequences and none of them will be good.

I recognize that the state needs money to pay for expenses and to keep up our roads. I am just saying the state needs to be fair about how it collects the money.

The proposed toll tax is not fair because it imposes an undue heavy burden on Mercer Island residents. A much more fair way would be to raise the gas tax, or lower the gas tax but impose a mileage toll on all Washington residents and charge everyone 1 cent a mile for all the miles a person drives in a year. Each person would get his mileage checked before he could get his auto license renewed and the next year, he would pay the mileage toll when he renewed his license. That way, every driver would pay based on how much he used the roads. I am not saying I want a new tax but if there has to be more revenue to pay for roads, everyone who uses the roads should pay equally and this proposed toll tax doesn’t do that.

Carl Lindstrom

on highway systems to pay for local projects. The Legislature is already exploring tolls in I-405. Who is next … a toll booth in Ellensburg? Another in Spokane?

Or Coeur d’Alene? Portland? The potential is endless.

WHAT TO DO. The Environmental Impact Study is beginning. The public comment phase ends in February.

Some are now questioning whether the SR-520’s budget is accurate — is the shortfall a myth? The Seattle Times reported last week on $38 million in the 520 budget will remove ramps and spruce up the Arboretum.

This does not benefit regional transportation, much less commerce. What else is buried in this budget?

The Reporter endorsed the school bond, and voters handed MISD its head. Had the fire bond opponents started two weeks earlier, it would have failed, too, despite the Reporter endorsement.

Your articles appear to favor tolling. Frankly, I question whether you’re doing your readers a service. I urge you to rekindle the passion to investigate and report.

That’s the Reporter’s job, and yours.

Please, address the whole story, and invite subscribers to contact state senators and representatives in Olympia, plus our U.S. senators and congressional representatives in Washington, D.C. Larry McWilliams

Reporter favors tolling, the issue is a ‘Pandora’s box’ for residents

Looking at better ways to toll I-90

There is a movement to toll I-90 across Mercer Island to (1) raise additional funds to pay for the 520 bridge and (2) As a subscriber, I urge you to investigate and report on to collect tolls from those who drive across I-90 to avoid the full I-90 toll issue. In my opinion, your recent front the 520 tolls. However, Mercer Island residents and visitors page article merely reports facts supporting the City would suffer disproportionately if tolls were placed in the Council’s laissez faire attitude. standard way on I-90.

Further, your editorial column is little more than reitThere is a way to toll I-90 that meets both objectives eration of the state DOT and Legislature’s belief that tolls of raising funds tolling those using I-90 to avoid the 520 are fait accompli. tolls. This tolling method would not unfairly The issue going forward is more than affect Mercer Islanders, employees, small the disproportionate and onerous “tax” businesses or visitors. All vehicles crossing on Mercer Island residents. Two neighthe Island on I-90 would pay tolls, but those bors who recently spoke before the City Send your letters to: driving between the Island and either the Council estimated their family tolls will be editor@mi-reporter.com. east or west side of the lake would not. This $5,000 to $6,000 annually for daily comBe courteous and brief, can be done as follows: mute, shopping, trips to the doctor, sports keep your letter at 350 • Tolling devices would be placed at the and activities, and trips into Seattle for words or less. floating bridge and the East Channel bridge. sports events, museums or enjoying perThey would identify vehicles passing on and forming arts. off the Island at both bridges.

It is more than a pesky nuisance to • Vehicles crossing the Island would be identified as Bellevue and Issaquah residents. Tolls will impact our they came onto the Island and again as they passed off the public and private school teachers and staff; city employIsland on the other side. The tolling equipment on both ees, our struggling small-business community, day care bridges would report to a computer that would determine and home care workers, services like landscaping, cleanif a vehicle had crossed the Island within a set time period. ing; everything from Fed Ex to the groceries delivered to If the time between when a vehicle drove onto the Island the major stores. on one bridge and off the Island on the other bridge was Thousands of Eastside residents enjoy participating in less than, say, 30 minutes, a toll would be levied. Thus, tolls churches in other communities, and they come here, too. would be levied only on those vehicles going across Mercer Weekends will soon see hundreds of cars on the bridges Island on I-90. paying an $8 “tax” to go to church? Certainly raises an • Those driving on and off the Island on the same bridge eyebrow. or passing off the Island on the other bridge over 30 minWSDOT claims the Feds have no problem with tolls. utes later would not be tolled.

Worse, this study has been in work for three years. City If tolls on I-90 are inevitable, I strongly urge considerand state elected officials consider this a done deal. It is ation of this tolling method. It meets the tolling objectives not. and is also fair to Mercer Island residents, workers and WSDOT has made little or no outreach beyond visitors.

Mercer Island, Bellevue and Issaquah. The federal Paul Jones interstate highway system is also critical infrastructure for commerce — goods, products or food-related shipEditor’s note: To comment electronically on the tolling ments in and out of the Seattle area, across the state and issue, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/I90/OnlineScoping beyond. to learn more about the process and how to send in your This is a Pandora’s box. In time, other tolls will appear comments.

Comments can simply be mailed as well to: Angela Angove, 999 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98104.

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MISD school, a substance And for 39 years, Mercer abuse specialist at IMS and Island Youth and Family MIHS, family counseling Services has helped Mercer on a sliding fee scale, and Islanders take care of their in-home visits for Island own. seniors.

Given the demographic MIYFS Development profile and some stereoPrograms empower types, it may be surIslanders to prising to many that grow, enrich Mercer Island has and strengthen a need for a social their community services organization through volunteer like Mercer Island opportunities at Youth and Family the Mercer Island Services. In fact, Thrift Shop, Mercer Island, like youth philanevery community thropic service Marcie in my district and programs, and Maxwell across the state, has community-based residents who may drug and alcohol need support from a food abuse awareness programs. bank, appreciate donated I think of Mercer Island holiday gifts and meals, Youth and Family Services can’t afford the backpack as a great example of how full of required school supa public/private partnerplies, or need affordable pre- ship can really work to the school and summer camp benefit of the community. programs. Mercer Island, The Thrift Shop provides like every community, has the majority of fundstudents who are struggling ing, the nonprofit MIYFS with family concerns, anger, Foundation delivers donaalcohol and drug issues, tions from the community, friendships, grief and stress; and the local government individuals, couples and provides some minimal families who need counselinfrastructure and support. ing services; and seniors I encourage you to supwho need a little support to port Mercer Island Youth live independently in their and Family Services durhomes. ing their annual Giving Mercer Island Youth and from the Heart Campaign Family Services is the orgathroughout February — in nization that helps Mercer whatever way you can: Islanders take care of their whether you attend the own — cutting across fundraising breakfast, shop demographic and socioecoand dine at local stores nomic lines — to provide donating 20 percent of their programs and services that revenue on Feb. 13, answer help all Islanders thrive. The the call to support your programs are comprehenschool counselor. sive and targeted specifically Working together with at the Island community.

Mercer Island Youth and MIYFS assistance proFamily Services, we care for grams provide a safety net those who are vulnerable in for Island residents expethis community. I am proud riencing a crisis including to represent you in Olympia short-term assistance for and know that Mercer essential expenses includIsland joins communities ing rent, utilities or child across the state by valuing care, and a food bank that all families with prevention supports hundreds of Island efforts, assistance and crisis families annually. intervention.

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Be wary of callers asking for money

It may or may not be your grandson on the phone

scam.

Older people tend to be the target of these scams primarily because there is an assumption by the con artists that they have a nest egg “Grandpa, I am in jail in or own a home with lots Canada and need $3,000, for of equity in it. And older bail. No, don’t call my par- people were raised to be very ents, I am embarrassed by polite, courteous and trustthis. Yes? You will help? OK, ing, and more likely to be at go to Western Union and home when they call. And do a money transfer to…” they very often do not report when they have The next day been scammed the grandson Page on Age because they called again for are extremely more money ashamed at havto pay more ing been conned. fines. Grandpa They also are got caught in in fear of losing a scam, not their indepenbecause he dence, and if it had dementia got out that they or was naively Betsy Zuber fell for a scam, gullible, but what might the because these scam artists are really that family think or do?

Also, there are scams out good. They are very believable and are able to connect there that don’t seem out with “Grandpa” on a very of the ordinary, like people strong emotional level. And coming to an older house statistics from the Federal offering a new roof or trim Trade Commission reports the trees, clean the gutthat if you have been duped ters, etc. Most older people by one scam, there is a great- will answer the door when er likelihood that you will someone knocks or answer be a victim again of another the phone when it rings, and even though they did not

solicit this help, are polite and listen to the spiel from the person. Now, not all are scams — some are just doorto-door marketing, but is it the best price for the service?

The hard part about all of this is convincing your older relatives or neighbors that they do not need to entertain all queries that come their way. Or give out personal information just because someone asks for it. I have encouraged clients not to respond immediately or ask why someone needs their social security number or bank account when they are solicited, but to get information from the caller so that they can think about it and ‘call them back.’ Any legitimate business that is soliciting in your neighborhood should have a flyer or business card so that the older person can call them later.

The trick is to do that with every solicitor and get into a habit, and not make decisions quickly.

For the calls that “Grandpa” got from his grandson, the AARP Fraud Fighter Call Center would encourage him to hang up

and then immediately call his son/daughter to see how his “grandson” is doing — even if the “grandson” asks him not to. Being in jail and needing bail money becomes a family affair.

But it is usually very hard with these ideas to convince someone who really believes there are no “bad people.”

And many older adults do not want to be paranoid. I encourage my clients still to be who they are — “trusting, polite,” but to be more cautious and get information and think about it or ask friends/family what they think.

To learn more, go to the Washington state attorney general’s website at www.atg. wa.gov/ProtectingSeniors. aspx or call AARP Fraud Fighters Call Center (Seattle): 1-800-646-2283.

Betsy Zuber is the geriatric specialist for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, a department. She provides social services to anyone who lives on Mercer Island 55+ and their families. Reach her at (206) 275-7752 or betsy. zuber@mercergov.org.

Motorcyclists say helmet law violates rights

By Kylee Zabel, Reporter

WNPA Olympia News Bureau

Universal helmet laws are a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment, argued one supporter of a bill introduced in the Senate Transportation Committee on Thursday that would only require motorcyclists younger than 18 to wear helmets.

The proposed legislation would only require riders younger than 18 to wear helmets while operating motorcycles. Anyone 18 and older would legally be allowed to ride without protective headgear. While some see it as controversial and highly dangerous, Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, the primary sponsor, said this bill is nothing new.

There are only 19 states in the U.S. and the District of Columbia, including Washington, that enforce universal helmet laws.

“Fatalities are not age-discriminate,” said Capt. Rob Huss of the Washington State Patrol.

Repealing the existing law, which requires each motorcyclist to wear a certified helmet, “would move us backward as a state,” he said.

David Devereaux, of Washington Confederation of Clubs, claimed that maintaining universal helmet laws constitutes conflict with an individual’s freedoms and is in violation of the 14th Amendment.

“The Washington law goes too far and it is too much of an intrusion on our individual liberties and rights,” he claimed.

If Washington voters are able to pass legislation allowing civil liberties such as same-sex marriage and the legalization of recreational-use marijuana, that negates “the paternalistic instinct of government to control us,” he said.

Richard Bright, a veteran and resident of the Fourteenth Legislative District, agreed. “Fatalities go up because people think they’re invincible with a helmet,” he said.

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Health concerns remain for motorcyclists involved in accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), wearing a helmet reduces the crash-fatality rate by 37 percent.

Dave Overstreet of AAA Washington said that not wearing a helmet makes a motorcyclist three times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injury in an accident.

But the government relations specialist for the Washington Road Riders Association, Larry Walker, said that no crash is ever safe; therefore, arguments made in an effort to protect motorcyclists from harm are misleading.

“We’re buying into the idea of safer crashing,” he said. “There’s no such thing as a safe crash.”

SB 5143 has not been scheduled for an executive session, at which time committee members would be able to decide if the bill would pass out of the committee.

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THE RECORD

Police Jan. 19 Arrest: Expired tabs

resulted in a vehicle being pulled over at 3:23 a.m. in the 3500 block of East Mercer Way. The 50-yearold driver gave a false identity twice before providing his real name.

He was driving with a suspended license and had two outstanding warrants on record, including a felony Department of Corrections warrant. He was booked into the King County Jail.

Jan. 23 Theft: A 1937 Ford front

axle was stolen out of a

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yard in the 8700 block of S.E. 45th Street overnight, a block south of the library. The axle was worth $200.

Assault: Police arrested a 41-year-old woman at 5:10 p.m. after she assaulted her husband in a neighborhood near Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She was cited and booked into the Issaquah Jail.

Jan. 25

Jan. 27

Theft: Scrap brass water

Locked out: A 27-year-old

meters worth an estimated $6,000 — and weighing several hundred pounds — were stolen out of the city’s scrap bin in the 9600 block of S.E. 36th Street sometime after October 2012. The Mercer Island maintenance supervisor reported the theft, and there is no suspect information.

woman was arrested at 4:50 a.m. at a North end apartment for hitting her husband and causing a bloody nose during an argument. The woman had taken their dog outside and got locked outside of the couple’s apartment for two hours because her husband passed out after drinking all night.

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Alyce Lorraine Stroh

Alyce Lorraine Stroh, 99, peacefully left this world on January 24th, 2013.

Alyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and hair stylist.

Born on May 25, 1913, in Czar,Alberta Canada, Alyce grew up in South Park, Seattle and Yakima,WA. As the oldest of nine children, she left home at a young age and graduated beauty school. Living in Union Ridge, a women’s residence at 1010 Union St., she met and married her lifetime love, James Stroh, in 1935.

When Jim enlisted as a Navy physician during WW II, Alyce raised her 4 little boys on her own for 2 years. Family stories of camping trip survival, picnic tables on the roof, and getting the boys to school on time are now etched in family legend.

In 1947, Jim and Alyce planted roots on Mercer Island, a location Alyce would call home for some 66 years. During their 51 years of marriage, she remained a fashion plate, a devoted wife and mother, and a consummate hostess. Alyce was known as the “Queen” of Mercer Island by her friends, organizing barbeques, hosting high school reunions, and offering her beautiful home for family weddings. She was honored as Mother Emeritus of Mercer Is. High School ’58.

Her hobbies included daily phone calls to her large family and friends, sharing favorite recipes, hours of card games, and always someone over for a meal. Her love of cooking earned her the nickname “Cookie” given by her husband. Her most frequent question: “what did you have for dinner” followed by “how did you make it”. Her gardens were her passion and, her joy, the poinsettias she coaxed to re-bloom. Some of her happiest times were spent salmon fishing in Desolation Sound with her sons. Her home was family grand central.

Alyce’s love of her family was legendary. She was there to listen to their troubles and to cheer on their successes. She was the hub of the Stroh clan and the go-to person for anything “Stroh”. It was her pride and joy that family would be at her home for every holiday celebration.

Alyce was preceded in death by her husband James E. Stroh MD in 1987 and is survived by her children Jim (Mary Jo), Steve (Kathleen), Tyler (Sue) and Allen (Barbara); 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. A special thank you to Denise, her caregiver, and to Evergreen Hospice. The family plans a private gravesite service and a celebration of life later this spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Evergreen Hospice Foundation,12040 NE 128th St. MS #5, Kirkland WA 98034-3098.

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Arrest: A 36-year-old driver using his brother’s driver’s license was

arrested at 12:49 a.m. in the 8000 block of S.E. 28th Street. When he was pulled over, he claimed to be his brother. However, the height listed on the license did not match the driver’s actual height, though the picture matched. He was arrested for giving false information and having a suspended license. He was released later.

Stalker: An older man in his late 50s or early 60s, in a dark blue Toyota SUV, was observed on four separate occasions — around 4 p.m. — to be parked in a cul-de-sac in the 3200 block of 90th Avenue S.E. in the Shorewood neighborhood, watching a woman, her house, her teenage daughter and people coming and going.

After the woman took a picture of the suspicious vehicle, the subject drove

Shirley Ruth Barbrack June 2, 1931 - January 29, 2013

Shirley Ruth Barbrack, 81, longtime resident of Mercer Island died January 29, 2013. Shirley was born in Oakland, CA and raised throughout Northern California. She was a devoted wife of 57 years to Richard Barbrack and loving mother to David Barbrack. Shirley met Dick at Clear Lake, CA and the two were inseparable ever since. It was a rare moment when they weren’t holding hands.

Shirley loved cats, music, cooking, gardening, painting, boating, travel and the sun. A sun worshiper, she loved the heat. As a result Hawaii held a special place in her heart, spending most every October on Maui. In later years, the travel bug took hold as she and Dick cruised all over the world. Shirley is survived by her husband, Richard, son, David, daughter-in-law, Janet, grandchildren, Taylor Barbrack, Clayton Spears and Kim Spears, and great-grand children Cash and Everly Spears.

Visit www.flintofts.com for more information. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation.

Suspects in 100 local burglaries arrested Sunday

away.

Accident: A vehicle making

a left turn failed to yield the right-of-way and struck another vehicle that was also turning left at 8:35 a.m. in the 3900 block of Island Crest Way. The victim, a 53-year-old Mercer Island man, was injured when he hit his head in his vehicle. His passenger was also injured.

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Jan. 29 Bike accident: A Volvo SUV

making a turn struck a 31-year-old bicyclist in the intersection of 81st Avenue S.E. and North Mercer Way at 11:46 a.m. The bike ended up under the vehicle, and the bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and shin.

Liquor theft: Four separate liquor thefts taking place after Jan. 8 were documented by a QFC loss prevention specialist.

The suspect, a 56-yearold Seattle women, has repeatedly stolen liquor in the Seattle area. QFC’s

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Detectives working on a regional investigation team have arrested two Puyallup men suspected of burglarizing approximately 100 residences from King County to Thurston County, including several on Mercer Island. The two suspects, ages 20 and 24, were arrested on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 5:10 p.m.

Within two hours of committing a burglary on Mercer Island, the suspects were arrested. They had entered a home around 3:15 p.m. in the 7600 block of 85th Place S.E., in a South end neighborhood east of Islander Middle School, by smashing a second-story sliding door with a brick — a common method of entry.

In the master bedroom, they used an axe to force open a wooden chest and stole multiple pieces of jewelry, including pearl, gold and silver necklaces, pearl earrings, a silver chain, a sapphire/topaz ring, along with a tote bag.

The suspects are part of a particular group that the team has been investigating for several weeks. The total value of stolen property in these burglaries is not yet known. Investigators will continue to work over the next few weeks to identify additional victims.

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Hester Harriett Rysdorp

Norman Wendell Johnson Norman Wendell Johnson passed away January 13, 2013, in Santa Barbara, CA. He was born November 29, 1939, in Orange, CA, to Norman Anton and Julia Lucille Johnson. He grew up in Eugene, OR, and Santa Barbara, CA. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of Mercer Island, WA, two sisters Arleen Friday and Alfreda Murck (Chris), nieces Cindy Fischer (Rick), Sandra Weiland (Tom), Jeannette Murck, and nephew Steven Hicks (Shauna).

Norm served in the US Navy for three years, then obtained his bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, and an MBA from the University of Colorado. His career was in the electronics industry, ending in the founding of his own business, System Technical Sales in Bellevue, WA. He belonged to the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club and served as president, as well as in other positions. In retirement he enjoyed working for Princess Tours on the shore staff for the Alaska cruises. He particularly enjoyed golfing, swimming, biking, skiing, and Husky football and basketball games.

A celebration of Norm’s life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA, Saturday, February 23, at 3:00 PM. Gifts in Norm’s memory may be made to The Rotary International Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr., Chicago, IL 60693, or Overlake Hospital Foundation, Integrated Cancer Program, 1035 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.

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Hester Rysdorp, age 82, of Mercer Island,Washington, passed away January 26, 2013. Hester was born December 19, 1930 in York, PA to Harvey and Hester Deardorff. She graduated from West York High School. She moved to Southern California to attend U.C. Santa Barbara where she graduated with a degree in Education.

Hester’s teaching career brought her to Fortuna, CA where she taught girls physical education. While in Fortuna she met and married John Rysdorp and brought into the world three daughters who were her pride and joy during their 57 years of marriage.

Hester loved card playing and sports of all kinds and through these activities, made many friends in their moves around the US. After settling on Mercer Island and later, upon retirement in Shelter Bay (La Conner,WA), she became an avid salmon fisher woman. Even after a severe stroke in 2002, it was hard to keep her away from fishing and boating. Throughout her adult life, she brought joy to many with her joke telling and easy smile.

In her last days she was surrounded by her family consisting of her husband John, daughters Joanne Cruse, Sally Ditzler and Carrie Umporowicz, her seven grandchildren, and twin brother Harvey Deardorff. In addition, her sister Gloria Kern of Hemet, CA was a phone call away.

A memorial service was held February 4, 2013 in the Fellowship Hall at Covenant Shores on Mercer Island. Donations may be made to the Evergreen Foundation for the Hospice Fund, 12040 NE 128th St. MS #5, Kirkland, WA 98034, or Covenant Shores Benevolent Fund, 9150 Fortuna Dr., Mercer Island, WA 98040.

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State jobless rate falls to fouryear low More than 250,000 still looking for work

By Evan Marczynski evan@bbjtoday.com

Unemployment in Washington state is sinking to its lowest level in four years, according to an estimate of December’s jobless rate released by state economists.

The state’s unemployment was estimated at 7.6 percent in December, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department. That rate is slightly below a revised 7.7 percent estimate from November.

But while a lower jobless estimate might appear to be a positive sign, economists said recent declines were largely due to a shrinking labor force as many out-ofwork residents call off job hunts.

The state only counts jobless people actively looking for work. Those who quit looking are not included in unemployment estimates.

Washington’s total workforce has lost 60,000 people, both with jobs and without, since hiring activity reached a low point in February 2010, according to Employment Security.

Nearly half have been lost within the past year, state officials said.

About 115,000 jobs have been created in the past three years, according to recent data. Yet state officials attribute a loss of about 205,000 jobs to the 2008 recession.

State economists estimate about 262,500 people (seasonally adjusted) were unemployed and looking for work in December, including 148,264 who claimed unemployment benefits.

Evan Marczynski is a reporter for the Bellingham Business Journal, a sister paper of the Mercer Island Reporter.

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News briefs New bill would create liquor license for movie theaters A group of House representatives have sponsored a new bill, HB 1001, to allow theaters to be licensed to sell beer and wine.

Washington liquor statutes already allow various types of licenses, including licenses for restaurants and taverns. Restaurant license fees range from $221 for only beer or wine to $2,000 for spirits, beer and wine, where less than 50 percent of the premises is a dedicated dining room.

Food requirements are attached to these licenses.

There is no food requirement attached to a tavern license. The license fee for a tavern is $200 for beer, $200 for wine, or $400 for both.

At present, there is no specific theater license, although there is a nonprofit arts organization license.

Pursuant to this, nonprofit arts organizations can obtain a liquor license

to sell liquor to patrons on the premises at sponsored events, which are approved by the Liquor Control Board.

The act creates a theater license to sell beer, including strong beer or wine, or both, at retail for consumption on theater premises. The annual fee for such a license is $400.

No food requirements are specified.

‘Theater’ is defined as a place where motion pictures or live musical, dance, artistic, dramatic, literary or educational performances are shown.

Sponsors of the plan include representatives Clibborn and Maxwell.

Bill adds tax on wealthy to help pay for schools House Bill 1545 would increase taxes on some taxpayers to help schools.

The intent of the Legislature is to ensure that the top one percent of citizens (in terms of income) in the state “contribute to sustain the paramount duty of the state to educate our chil-

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dren by requiring these wealthiest, those who have benefited greatly in this great recession, to pay their fair share through a two percent marginal tax on annual income exceeding $1 million.

An excise tax is imposed on the receipt of adjusted gross income above $1 million by residents or qualifying nonresidents deriving income from sources within the state.

The bill also stipulates that revenue received by the trust must be devoted to education, with the first priority being classroom size reduction in kindergarten through fourth grade.

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Community news Exhibitors wanted for ‘Leap for Green’ April 13 IslandVision is partnering with the city to hold the 2013 Leap for Green sustainability fair on Saturday, April 13, at the Community Center.

With the theme “There’s no place like home,” the fair will feature fun activities, local entertainment, food and Mercer Island resources.

Please contact Diane at (206) 275-7861 or Callie at callieridolfi@gmail.com for more information and application forms.

Island Books to celebrate 40th birthday with fiction contest Mercer Island’s own book store, Island Books, will soon be celebrating its 40th anniversary on the Island.

In honor of the milestone, the store will be hosting a fiction contest.

There are no topical restrictions, but entries are limited to 1,000 words of short fiction and one submission per person.

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three winners, one in each of the age categories. The age groups are broken down by adult, anyone 18 and older, teens 13 to 17, and kids, ages 12 and under.

Winners will earn a $50 Island Book gift certificate.

Submissions must be entered by 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, and can be sent to info@mercerislandbook.com with the subject line “The Short Version.” Submissions can also be dropped off at the store.

Winners will be announced on or before March 31, and winning stories will be published.

To learn more, visit the Island Books website.

Hearts of glass, jewelry for sale to benefit MIYFS Glass Valentine hearts and jewelry are on sale around Mercer Island as a fundraiser for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.

The fundraiser, which goes hand-in-hand with the annual Giving from the Heart breakfast on Feb. 13, features unique, handmade glass pieces by local artists.

A percentage of each piece

sold goes to the MIYFS. Artists involved in making the pieces include: Joni Johnson, a Mercer Island resident; Brian Issacson, Sean Star, Heath Connor and Ryan Blythe.

The glass heart art and jewelry will be available for purchase at the MIYFS Foundation’s breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 8:30 a.m.

The pieces are also being sold around the Island at places such as: Au Courant, Aljoya, Banner Bank, Cascade Frames, Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, David Weed, the Community and Event Center, Island Books, MI Eye Works, MI Florist, MIYFS at Luther Burbank Park, Pilates on Mercer, Six Walls and Yogabliss.

To learn more, contact MIYFS Administrative Coordinator Kim Richards at (206) 275-7754.

‘TED Talk’ to be held at library Feb. 12 The first TED Talk will be held at the Mercer Island Library on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m.

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County seeks applications for Youth Sports Facilities grant During the past two decades, the King County Youth Sports Facilities Grant (YSFG) Program has worked with community partners to renovate or build hundreds of public sports amenities in neighborhoods across the county at minimal taxpayer expense.

The YSFG Program provides matching grant funds ranging from $5,000 to $75,000. Past grants have been awarded for athletic fields, skate parks, playgrounds, sport courts and rowing facilities, among others.

The fund administrator, the Parks and Recreation Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, is now accepting applications from qualified groups that

partner with a public agency, such as a school district or city parks department, to develop or renovate sports facilities.

Applications for King County YSFG grants will be accepted until June 21, with letters of intent due May 3.

For an application packet, visit www.kingcounty. gov/parks and click on the YSFG link. More information is available by contacting Butch Lovelace, program manager, at (206) 263-6267 or email at butch. lovelace@kingcounty.gov.

716 guns collected at Seattle gun buyback event On Saturday, Jan. 26, over 700 guns were collected by Seattle police as part of the city’s first gun buyback program since the early 1990s.

The event gathered 716 guns in four hours, handing out $68,000 in donated gift cards.

“This event provided a safe place for citizens to turn in guns they no longer want,” said King County Sheriff John Urquhart. “It is a much better choice to remove an unwanted gun from a home rather than leave it where it can be sto-

Blotter | FROM 8 total loss was $614.83 and all thefts were recorded by surveillance camera.

Arrest: Police arrested a 21-year-old woman for a pedestrian traffic violation at 6 p.m. in the 8000 block of North Mercer Way. The woman had several outstanding warrants on record, including a warrant for violating a domestic violence no-contact order. Her amount of bail was $5,200.

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Group Health in need of volunteer drivers Group Health’s Special Transportation Program needs volunteer drivers to transport frail, elderly members to and from medical appointments in King County.

Volunteers use their personal cars, are reimbursed for mileage, and determine their own schedules — including when, where and how often they will drive.

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North end women returned home on an Alaska flight in mid-December. A handicap placard was also missing from the woman’s luggage. The library required a police report for the lost book.

Jan. 30 Theft: A Volvo left unlocked

for 15 minutes in the 3000 block of Island Crest Way was prowled just before 9 p.m. When the 18-year-old owner returned, he found that his laptop had been stolen out of the vehicle, along with his 16-yearold girlfriend’s backpack, which contained a Lumix digital camera, wallet and $10 in cash. The victims said they searched for a suspect for a half hour around town before calling police.

Forgery: A golf cart was purchased with a 34-yearold North end man’s personal information after multiple accounts were opened in his name and a loan was taken out. The victim does not know how his personal information was obtained, but the golf store was able to provide some suspect information.

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The magic of a moment

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The ‘Magic of the Moment’ was the theme of the 2012-2103 MISD PTA’s annual Reflections student art competition.

The event brought in 238 entries, 82 winners and 21 first-place winners (who will move on to the state competition).

“This was one of the most competitive years we ever had,” said PTA Reflections Coordinator Ivy Suzuki-Jaecks. “For a small school district, our students do amazingly well at the state competition and often move onto the national level of competition.”

The artwork pictured here was done by (clockwise from top): Grace Han, Brian Park, Luke Chang and Helen Olson.

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For more information visit: miyfs.org About MIYFS Mercer Island Youth and Family Services provides, coordinates and advocates for affordable, high quality human services for the Island. Our services touch all members of the community and include mental health counselors in the schools, senior outreach and advocacy, affordable family counseling, arrested youth and early intervention programs, family assistance and a thriving thrift shop.

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Young Mormon elders come to teach and serve There is always a pair of missionaries here on Mercer Island

By Reporter Staff

Mormon missionaries Gavin Yeip and Eli Dymock have come to Mercer Island to serve.

They can easily be recognized, wearing crisp white shirts, suits, ties and name badges, as they walk the streets of the Island together.

Yeip, 20, and Dymock, 19, hail from North Ogden and Paradise, Utah, respectively. They are among an estimated 200 Mormon m i s sionaries serving in the Seattle area.

T h e average age of young men and women who serve is 19-25, with the majority between 19 and 21.

They are not paid for what they do — they must save up money to pay for their mission. Their families provide much of the support.

Both young men plan to attend Utah State University after completing their twoyear mission. When asked if they miss Utah, Yeip said, “It depends on the day.”

“A little bit,” Dymock said.

“The rain can kind of take a toll on you after awhile.

The mountains is what I miss the most,” said Yeip.

“The mountains and the snow,” Dymock added. “But it’s really green here.”

The Reporter sat down with both Mormon elders, who have resided on the Island for several months.

What do you as Mormon missionaries hope to accomplish? Why do you come here?

Our purpose is to help people overcome trials.

The hard part, things about life, and through the gospel and the atonement of Jesus Christ, to find the joy in life that everybody wants to find.

Why Mercer Island, especially since there is a strong faith community here already?

It works a little bit differently — we are called to the Seattle mission, which is just like King County, and we are assigned to a specific area for a particular time.

There are always missionaries on Mercer Island.

Have you been to other places on a mission — how are you assigned to a place?

We always serve two years. You’re assigned to just one mission, [for us] to Seattle.

When you’re called on a mission, you’re called to a specific area … you stay within the larger area, but m o v e around inside of it.

Will you go overseas?

Not for these two years.

Later on in life there will be an opportunity to serve again.

How does a rotation work — who determines where you go, and what about housing? Where do you live?

The church basically rents an apartment [here] and the missionaries cycle in and out. The church will always be there, but the missionaries are different.

We have what we call a mission president — he lives on the Island as well. He serves for three years and directs where the missionaries go.

Senior couples come and help him; we have housing coordinators, vehicle coordinators, and stuff like that, and they’re considered missionaries, too.

Can you describe a typical week; how much doorbelling do you do, what are your other activities, how many church services do you attend?

We just go to one church meeting on Sunday at the building on the Island.

Basically, from 10 in the morning to about 9 at night, we’re out visiting people or knocking on doors or just talking to people on the streets. We have a few different meetings throughout the week just for missionaries for training.

On Monday, we clean and shop for food. Monday is our preparation day for the week. Besides that, it’s pretty typical, going out and working certain hours. How long do we proselyte for? Nine hours we’re usually trying to knock on doors, contact people on the streets, and teach lessons, Tuesday through Sunday. We go to work after church in the morning [Sunday].

What are people’s reactions when you come to the door? How are you received?

My experience has been that most people are really nice on the Island. When they answer the door, they usually thank us for what we do, but they’re not interested in learning about the gospel that we share. They’re pretty nice — we don’t get very many slammed doors or rude people very often.

People are nice; they’re just not really interested.

Can you tell a funny story about one visit?

There’s a lot. I think the funniest for us is when people are members of the church already, but maybe don’t go, and you can tell they’re members … and then they’re like, “I’m actually a member already.” It’s kind of funny to see both sides of it. It always makes me laugh.

It’s also funny, overall you see how different people are, but how similar people are … everybody has their different way. Some people talk with their hands, some people just crack the door open a little bit.

Dogs barking always scare you — and getting chased by dogs.

You experience a lot of different things.

How often are you invited into someone’s home?

Do you get offered cookies, meals — can you tell a story about one of those times?

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Above, Gavin Yeip, left, and Eli Dymock walk together along the I-90 trail on Friday, Feb. 1.

The pair has been assigned to the Seattle area for two years.

On the Island you get offered food pretty often.

Outside the Island, from where I’ve been, it’s not often. People like to talk to us outside; they don’t invite us in very often; maybe just once a week.

We do set up appointments. We’ll call people we’ve contacted before.

How are you willing to help with chores or service activities? Can you give an example of what you will do or what you have done so far?

We always offer service.

We do a lot of yard work.

We typically ask at every door if there’s anything we can do to help. Mostly, it’s take out the trash or clean up the yard. Mostly, it’s just trying to do as much service as we can.

Do people have misconceptions about Mormons and Mormonism that you

hope to dispel? And what about the perspective that Mormonism is a cult?

We don’t argue with people, we really just try to share our message and let people decide for themselves.

In the process of talking with people, I think just naturally a lot of myths are dispelled. It’s not really our purpose to dispel myths — it’s to teach and invite people to find out for themselves.

How did Mitt Romney’s candidacy for president affect you as Mormons?

Did it raise awareness about your faith?

I think people recognized us more. We normally don’t get into political conversations with people, but it helped us come into a new spotlight. I think people are more open now. It opened up more opportunities for us to answer questions.

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The Mercer Island boys and girls basketball teams finished the regular season with wins over Lake Washington on Thursday, Jan. 31.

With the victory the boys team wrapped a one-loss KingCo season, winning the league title. The team finished the regular season 13-1. The girls team finished 11-3 for a third-place finish in league and beat Interlake on Saturday, Feb. 2, to stay alive in the KingCo tournament.

Against Lake Washington, the Mercer Island boys won 43-25.

The Islanders were up 20-7 at the end of the first quarter, having held the Kangs scoreless until the last two minutes of the quarter. The Islanders slowed offensively a bit in the second quarter, scoring nine points, while Lake Washington hit four. The score was 29-11 at halftime.

After the break, Lake Washington tried to pull the game within reach, scoring seven points to the Islander eight in the third quarter.

Though the Kangs were successful in outscoring Mercer Island, 7-6, in the final minutes of the game, it couldn’t match the early lead Mercer Island had earned.

Nick Nordale scored 18 points for the Islanders, and Kaleb Warner added 11 to the final score. Max Tilden had six points in the game, Jake Shaddle added three and David Emanuels posted two points.

The KingCo tournament begins this weekend for some teams, but as the No. 1 team, Mercer Island earns a bye in the first round.

The team played Liberty on Tuesday, Feb. 7, after Reporter deadline. The winner of that game moves on to the KingCo championship on Thursday, Feb. 9. Win or lose, the Islanders are guaranteed a spot in the SeaKing District tournament the following week.

The Mercer Island girls beat Lake Washington, 59-45, on Jan. 31.

The Islanders were up 14-8 at the end of the first quarter, followed by an Islanderdominated second quarter,

when Mercer Island hit 24 points, while holding the Kangs to nine. The score at halftime was 38-17.

Lake Washington rallied in the final minutes of the game, scoring 19 points in the fourth quarter after hitting nine in the third, but despite keeping Mercer Island to 21 in the entire second half, the first half deficit was too large to overcome.

Renae Tessem scored 14 points for Mercer Island, Kris Brackmann hit 13 and Rachael Tessem scored eight.

Suri Johnson had seven points in the win, while both Arianna Moscatel and Jamie Mounger scored six.

Christina Williamson scored four points and Yasmeen El-Rafey had one point.

The Mercer Island girls basketball team stayed alive in the 3A KingCo tournament on Saturday night, beating Interlake 47-28.

The Islanders were up 5-4 over the Saints at the end of the first quarter, but extended the lead to 18-10 at halftime.

Mercer Island scored 14 points in the third quarter, while holding Interlake to five on the boards.

The Islanders increased their lead in the final minutes by adding 15 points. The Saints scored 13 points to finish the game.

Brackmann scored 13 points during the win, and Renae Tessem scored nine points while her sister, Rachael Tessem, scored eight points. El-Rafey scored three points in the game, while Mounger, Blakeslee, Moscatel and Williamson each scored two points.

The Islanders move on to the second round of the tournament and played Juanita on Tuesday, Feb. 5, after Reporter deadline.

Both teams qualify for the SeaKing tournament beginning the following week, and the winner of Tuesday’s match will play in the KingCo championship on Thursday, Feb. 7.

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MI gymnastics fourth at KingCo Islanders will send six to SeaKing District meet Feb. 9

By Megan Managan

mmanagan@mi-reporter.com

The Mercer Island gymnastics team finished in fourth place as a team on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the 3A KingCo championships.

Mercer Island earned 155.375 points for fourth place. Mount Si won the championship with 168.05. The Wildcats, along with second-place Sammamish, earned spots as a team in the SeaKing championships on Saturday, Feb. 9.

For Mercer Island, Tonayo Crow was fifth overall in the bars competition, earning a 7.525 score, while she also fin-

ished in ninth place on the beam. Catherine Seifert earned a 10th place finish in the beam competition.

Sammamish’s Nykaela Dodson swept the individual events and also won the all-around competition with a 38.075 score. Crow finished 10th in the all-around.

“They did OK; the falls on beam hurt us a little bit, but overall I think they did a good job,” said head coach Lenny Lewis after the meet.

“Depending on whether it’s an individual or team, I don’t think we’re going to change much. Trying to stay healthy, not getting injured. The bigger the meet, the bigger the move they want to throw.”

He also said he felt the team’s best event of the

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Kaleb Warner looks for an open pass during the Islanders’ win over Lake Washington on Thursday, Jan. 31. Below, Mercer Island’s Jessica Blakeslee looks for a way around Lake Washington’s Madison Shepard during the Islander girls’ win over the Kangs on Thursday, Jan. 31.

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The Mercer Island boys swim and dive team won the KingCo championships on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Husky Pool. The Islanders finished the two-day 2A, 3A and 4A combined event with 659 points. Newport, in second place, had 517 points, while Bellevue finished in third with 508

points overall.

Individually, Mercer Island’s Karl MacLane won the KingCo 50 freestyle title, finishing the event in 22.56.

The Islanders 200 freestyle relay team won the KingCo title with a time of 1:29.41 for the team of Noah Deiparine, MacLane, Brandt Waesche and Ian Caldwell.

Gymnastics | FROM 14 night was floor, despite scores being slightly lower than expected.

The top eight individuals from KingCo earned a spot in the SeaKing competition. The top 13 individuals at districts will compete in the state championships, Feb. 15-16.

The Islanders finished ninth overall in the 200 individual medley relay race, while Deiparine finished fifth overall in the 200 freestyle race in 1:51.88.

Teammate Duncan Koontz finished seventh in the race, while Ben Gore was 15th and Chris Apodaca was 16th.

In the 200 individual medley race, Samuel

Chong finished in third place in 2:02.92, while David Conger was eighth, Teddy Larkin was 16th and Andrew Fukuda was 17th.

Besides MacLane winning the 50 freestyle, Waesche finished the race in ninth and Samuel Peterson was 10th. Caldwell finished the sprint in 13th place.

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Mercer Island will be represented at the district meet

by Crow and Seifert, along with Cheyanne Lewis, Emily Lightfoot, Stephanie Price and Carena Toy. The SeaKing District championships will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Sammamish High School. The individual competition begins at 5 p.m. Awards will be handed out after the team competition around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday.

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The Mercer Island wrestling team won the KingCo subregional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 2, and will compete in the regional meet this weekend at Kelso High School.

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A year after finishing second to Mount Si at the KingCo wrestling tournament, Mercer Island took the top spot this season, beating the Wildcats for the team title.

The Islanders earned 264.5 points, while the Wildcats finished in second place with 163.5 points.

Five members of the Mercer Island team won individual championships at the meet. Taylan Yuasa won the 106 bracket by beating Kennedy Catholic’s Kendall Momon by 15-5 major decision.

Luke Wilson won the 120 division by beating Zack Moore of Hazen in a 2-1 decision. In an all-Islander final in the 126 division, Jake Pruchno beat Trevor Gullstad by pin in 4:56 p.m.

Connor Gullstad won the 145 bracket, beating Jimmy Matta from Highline in a 5-3 decision.

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Senior Daniel Stanke also won a KingCo title, beating Mount Si’s Timothy Corrie by 5-4 decision.

Evan Condon finished the 195 division in second place, falling to Mount Si’s Mitch Rorem in the championship match by a 6-2 decision. In the 285 championship, Ben O’Connell was pinned by Highline’s Dom Perry in 1:17 to finish in second place.

Other finishers in the tournament for Mercer Island included: Kenji Walker in third and Scott Lee in sixth in the 132 division, Luca Caruccio finished in fourth in the 138 division, Jack Vassau took fourth in the 152 division, and Tanner Ranz finished in third place in the 160 division.

Mercer Island head coach Creighton Laughary and assistant coach Adrian Diaz were given the head coach and assistant coach of the year honors.

The Islanders will travel to the regional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Kelso High School. The meet is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

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Swim | FROM 18 In the diving competition, Skyline’s Max Levy won the KingCo crown with 493.30 points, but Mercer Island’s Cody Hall finished in third place, as the top 3A finisher with 324.4 points. Connor Nielson was 11th overall in the diving competition.

Caldwell finished the 100 butterfly race in 55.60 seconds for seventh place, while Peter Litzow finished in 12th overall. Jack Larkin finished in 22nd place.

Deiparine finished in second place in the 100 freestyle event with a 49.18 time. Chong was seventh, Austin Ralph was 10th and Peterson was 11th.

In the 500 freestyle

event, Tanner Martinez finished in fifth place with a 5:05.71 time.

Xander Lacrampe was seventh overall, followed

by Apodaca in eighth and Nick Swaya in ninth.

In the 100 backstroke race, Teddy Larkin was fifth in 57.69, while Ralph was sixth in 58.98. Ben Gore finished the race in 15th place overall, while Litzow came in 18th place.

Mercer Island’s Martinez finished the 100 breaststroke race in eighth place in 1:04.30, while Conger finished in 14th place.

The Mercer Island team of Deiparine, Chong, Waesche and Caldwell fin-

ished the 400 freestyle race in second place in 3:16.72.

Swimmers who qualified throughout the season will swim in the SeaKing district meet on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9, at Mary Wayte Pool.

The prelims will begin at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, and the finals will start at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Qualifying swimmers will compete in the 3A state championships, which begin on Friday, Feb. 15, with the prelims at 2:30 p.m. at the King County Aquatic Center.

The meet finishes with the finals on Saturday, Feb. 16, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Sports briefs MIHS alum named to college Academic AllDistrict team Mercer Island High School grad and Emory basketball player Hannah Lilly has been named to the Capital One Academic AllDistrict first team.

To be eligible, nominees must have a sophomore academic GPA of 3.3 or higher

and be a starter on their school’s team or key reserve.

Emory is part of District 5, which includes Division III schools across the southern United States.

Lilly is a psychology major with a 3.79 GPA and has helped the Eagles to a 16-2 start to the season. The team is now ranked No. 16 in the country, and is enjoying the team’s best 18-game record in the school’s history.

Lilly averages 14.4 points

MIHS Sports Calendar It’s a very busy time of year for Mercer Island High School athletes. As the playoffs continue, here’s a look at the schedule this week.

More information and updates can be found online at www.mi-reporter.com.

Thursday, Feb. 7 • 3 p.m. – Third/fourth place KingCo boys basketball game at Bellevue College • 4:45 p.m. – Third/fourth place KingCo girls basketball game at Bellevue College • 6:30 p.m. – KingCo boys basketball championship at Bellevue College • 8:30 p.m. – KingCo girls basketball championship at Bellevue College

per game and is the school’s No. 8 scorer.

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Friday, Feb. 8 • 4:15 p.m. – SeaKing swimming prelims at Mary Wayte Pool Saturday, Feb. 9 • 10:30 a.m. – SeaKing diving finals at Juanita pool • 5 p.m. – SeaKing gymnastics individual competition at Sammamish High School • 5:15 p.m. – SeaKing swimming finals at Mary Wayte Pool • 7 p.m. – Possible SeaKing basketball game (boys and girls) Tuesday, Feb. 12 • TBD – Possible SeaKing basketball game (boys and girls) at Bellevue College or Chief Sealth High School

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Federal budget cuts may cancel Seafair’s annual Blue Angels visit

By Reporter Staff

On Friday, KIRO news reported that the Blue Angels may not appear at Seafair due to federal budget cuts.

The bright blue precision flying team is a Seafair tradition. But if the numbers don’t work, the show might not go on.

The U.S. Navy confirmed last week that it plans to cancel the Blue Angels air show at Seafair this summer if Congress and the president cannot work out a budget deal and head off automatic government cutbacks.

According to the KIRO, story, the cutbacks will start on March 1 if new spending legislation is not approved.

The Navy said that if a deal is not done, the automatic cuts would cancel all Blue Angels shows in the last half of the year, including the popular show at the big Seafair weekend.

The KIRO story said that cancelling the Seattle appearance would save $20 million.

For now, the jets are still scheduled to come to town the first weekend of August.

Seafair President and CEO Beth Knox said she was confident the show would go on.

“As we’ve seen in recent history, many adjustments are made prior to finalizing the budget, so until this occurs, it would be inappropriate to speculate potential cuts or the degree to which they happen. The Blue Angels are confirmed to fly at Seafair in 2013, and we remain confident the Seattle region will get to enjoy them this summer as they have for over 40 years,” said Knox.

The Blue Angels did not perform at Seafair in 1994 and 1995 as a result of a dispute with the FAA about whether they could safely fly over

over race-weekend festivities over Lake Washington in 1997.

To learn more about the annual celebration, visit www.seafair.com.

MEETING NOTICE Mercer Island School District

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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 Thursday February 7, 2013 West Mercer Elementary School 4141 81st Ave. SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 8:00 am – 12:00 pm: The Board will conduct a site visit at West Mercer Elementary School.

Parents are invited to visit with board members from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. in the Library.

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Wednesday | 6 Probus Club of Mercer Island Meeting: 10:30 a.m., Feb.

6, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Scott Oki, former Microsoft executive, entrepreneur, philanthropist and author, will discuss his book, “Outrageous Learning.” The public is welcome.

Thursday | 7 Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: 12-1:15

p.m., Feb. 7, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street.

Speaker: Craig Stone, WSDOT Toll Division assistant secretary, who will be available to take and answer questions. Cost: $15 (members), $20 (nonmembers). Call the Chamber office, 232-3404, or email your reservation to info@mercerislandchamberofcommerce.org.

MIVAL Gallery First Thursday Art Reception: 12-8 p.m., Feb.

7, Avellino Building, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. “GalleryTalk”: 5-8 p.m., a new feature.

Member artists are present to talk about their art, techniques, entry into the art world, inspirations and learning avenues. The public can ask questions about life as an artist. The show “Winter Blues” continues until March 3. www.mival.org or (206) 619-6276.

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

Feb. 7, Mercer Island Senior Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street.

A consistent, caring place for group members to discuss Alzheimer’s challenges and problems.

Mercer Island Freemasons:

6:30 p.m., Feb. 7, VFW Hall,

1836 72nd Ave. S.E. Mercer Island Lodge #297, Free & Accepted Masons of WA, meets every first Thursday.

Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Meeting: 7:30 p.m. www.mercerislandmasons.org.

Saturday | 9 Stairway Walks: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Feb. 9, Mercerdale Hillside. Join the Neighborhood Walking Ambassadors, based on Jake and Cathy Jaramillo’s new book, “Seattle Stairway Walks.” Space limited to 20.

RSVP to: Darcy Edmunds, darcy@feetfirst.org, (206) 652-2310, ext. 5.

Chinatown International District Lunar New Year Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb.

9, Hing Hay Park, S. King Street/Maynard Ave. S. Food walk with $2 tasting menu, dragon/lion dances, kids’ costume parade contest, live reptile show. www.cidbia. org.

MIPC Concert Series: “Fire, Music of Passion,” 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. The performance features Morten Lauridsen’s Fire Madrigals, set to Italian Renaissance poetry steeped in unrequited love. Suggested donation: $20 (general), $10 (youth/ seniors); free for children under 8. Call (206) 300-0313 or go to seattlepromusica. org for more information.

Sunday | 10 Boy Scout Troop 457’s Annual Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.-

12 p.m., Feb. 10, Emmanuel Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, 4400 86th Ave. S.E. All cooking, cleaning and

Stewart Lumber & Hardware Co. Your traditional hardware store with an excellent stock of construction supplies and tools.

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Monday | 11 Mercer Island Women’s Club Annual Fundraising Luncheon: 11 a.m., Feb.

11, Covenant Shores, 9150 Fortuna Drive. Speaker: Erica Bauermeister, author.

Benefits MIYFS, Parks & Rec., etc. Cost: $26. Contact: JoAnne Jones, (206) 2323903, mercerislandwomensclub.com.

“We Are Here: Memories of the Lithuanian Holocaust”: 7:30

p.m., Feb. 11, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Speaker: Ellen Cassidy, author and former columnist. Presented by: Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State. Cost: $5 (nonmembers). www.jgsws. org.

Tuesday | 12 Mom’s Mornings: 9:30-11 a.m., Feb. 12, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8501 S.E. 40th Street. A safe, happy place for moms to gather every Tuesday, presented by the HTLC Christian Education Committee. Child care provided. Schedule follows MISD schedule. www.htlcmi. org/momsmornings.

Inaugural TEDx Mercer Island Library: 7-8 p.m., Feb. 12,

Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. TED Talks are devoted to spreading positive ideas from the most creative members of society.

First theme is “Inspirational Leadership.” www.ted. com, www.facebook.com/ TEDxMercerIslandLibrary.

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Wednesday | 13 Giving From The Heart Breakfast: 7-8:30 a.m., Feb.

13, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Join MIYFS for breakfast and shop all day at select Island shops/restaurants to benefit MIYFS.

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Library 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/MercerIsland Computer Classes: Internet

Level 1, 10 a.m., Feb. 9.

Internet Level 2: 10 a.m., Feb. 23. Please register.

Saturday Film Series “Feast Your Eyes! Movies About Food”: “Babette’s Feast,” 1

p.m., Feb. 9. “Big Night”: 1 p.m., Feb. 23. Saturdays in February, March and April.

Each screening will include an educational lecture and Q&A led by film historian Lance Rhoades.

Opera Preview: “La Boheme,” 7 p.m., Feb. 20. Presented by Norm Hollingshead. Popular opera composer Giacomo Puccini’s genius at finding just the right melody to depict the happiness and heartache of the doomed couple, Mimi and Rodolfo, draws sell-out crowds

Friday | 15 Mercer Island Directory Work Party: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Feb.

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Sing with Our Kids: 7 p.m., Feb. 21. Presented by Nancy Stewart. Remember your favorite songs and learn fun and creative ways to share them with your children, grandchildren or kids you work with.

“Free Boy: A True Story of Slave and Master on Puget Sound”: 7 p.m., Feb. 28.

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Infant Story Times: 10 a.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 12 and 19.

Ages 3-12 months with adult.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 12 and 19. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss:

Presented by Lorraine McConaghy. The story of a 13-year-old slave who escaped from Washington Territory to freedom in Canada on the West’s ‘Underground Railroad,’ a steamer bound for Victoria.

Children & Families Young Toddler Story Times:

10 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 6-27. Ages 12-24 months with adult.

Toddler Story Times: 11 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 6-27.

Ages 2-3 with adult.

French Story Times: 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, Feb. 9, 16 Children’s Hospital get ready to mail the 2013 Directory.

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7 p.m., Feb. 25. Ages 4 and older with adult. Enjoy stories, songs and activities celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

Teens Study Zone: 4 p.m., Tuesdays,

Feb. 12 and 26. Grades K-12.

Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., Feb. 26. Voice your opinions on the programs and services the library offers.

Teen Zone: “Study and Games” is every day after school, with some exceptions.

Events | Ongoing Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” Musical:

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OFF ISLAND HOMES

◆ -SHORT SALE- $199,900

This cute 2BR/1BA 770SF Shoreline home is a perfect starter or condo alternative. Must see! #441628

◆ Juanita

$299,950

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Lk WA view end-unit w/custom finishes & creek-side location across from Juanita Beach Park. Next to newly resurfaced tennis courts. Open flr plan for entertaining! #441467 Mark Jennings 425-351-3572

-Short Sale-

◆ Issaquah

$335,000

You must see this amazing 3-Level Auburn home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #334934 James Shute 206-230-5421

Gated Community $499,000

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

$380,000

Tranquil setting, large L-shaped lot, RV parking, lg storage outbuilding. 3BRs each w/own bath. Great home for entertaining.

2 areas in yard with fire-pits. #441454 Gregg Bauermeister 206-459-5391

Bainbridge

$649,000

Turn-key vacation rental/Second Home.

Bay Vista Cottage is a remarkable 2BR/1.5BA cottage steeped in local history & conveniently located in Rolling Bay. #436124 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

West Seattle

$304,900

Great 2BR/1BA 940SF home in the Genessee neighborhood of West Seattle.

Close to the junction, shops, schools.

Large bkyd, 1 car garage. Great starter home! #397600 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Mount Vernon

Keith McKinney 425-221-8557

Sunset Hill

$829,950

Lakemont

Stunning 5BR Leschi craftsman with spectacular Western views. Wide oak plank floors, elegant greatroom and quaint front porch. Quiet tree-lined street. #400666 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

$310,000

SHORT SALE; Columbia City Bungalow within walking distance to popular Columbia City establishments and bus lines. #436490

$385,000

This home has been operated as an Adult Family Home for many years, and was leased recently to an Adult Family Home Operator & licensed by DSHS for 6 residents. #439792 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557

Leschi Views

Columbia City

$445,000

Light & bright 3BR/3Bath in Ballard’s Sunset Hill n’hood. Master on main.

Lg kitchen. Bonus Rm. Heated garage.

Close to cafes, parks & bluff for great sunsets! #420620 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354

$1,160,000

Luxurious Feng Shui masterpiece!

Stunning views of Lk Samm, Cascade Mtn and Mt Baker. Arched main entrance, circular stairway, soaring ceiling, square floor plan. #432209 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Newly Restored!

$324,950

Talbot Hill

$489,900

Lg Master + 2BR den/office. Family rm, Living rm, & Dining rm downstairs. Mud room off kit Lg unfinished basement w/ potential. #425696 Jeffrey Costello 206-230-5496 Chase Costello 206-999-4420

Buchan model w/lg kit, stainless steel Bosch Appls. Bamboo hdwd flrs, w/gas fplc.

Mstr ste w/large walk-in, & den. Back to greenbelt #424223 Jeff Costello 206-595-5709 Chase Costello 206-999-4420

New Price!

$2,198,000

Prime location in Dntwn Bellevue’s Vuecrest. Newer const. Premium finishes. Great room design. Main floor living, 3300+sf. Fabulous condo alternative! #428861 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

VACANT LAND North Bend Land

$63,000 Kent 10 Acres

9.5ac close to North Bend and I 90 freeway.

No access currently to it, hold for further development. Bounded on 2 sides by DNR. #158590 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Whidbey Island

$3,250,000

Oceanfront

Freeland Estate $4,500,000

Once in a lifetime…first time on market!

Own the point at Sunlight Beach. 4BR main house/1 bedroom apartment/huge boathouse all on sandy beach. #428742

4BR/4BA Waterfront estate property on private gated grounds. Formal garden, pond, baseball field and sports court & ballroom. Large steel dock. #335992

Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

Doug Shih 206-230-5364

North Bend Land

12.9 wooded acres just off I-90 at exit #31.

Reduced; deeded easement for easy access.

Lots of room, timber and space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Newcastle Land

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$150,000

$150,000

2.5 acres w/R-1 zoning. Good location and close to everything in Newcastle, must hike in to see. #392633 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

N Bend 29 Acre

$249,000

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 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

$250,000 Building Site

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

$250,000

Highly sought-after coastal community of Moclips. 40 ft of prime ocean frontage.

Water and sewer Electric in the street. Endless possibilities. Great Views! #412644 Renata Andrews 206-230-5424

Mercer Island

$449,000

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

$300,000

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

Pacific Hwy S

$575,000

Westside View

$598,000

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

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

Opportunity!

$348,000

Private Lane

$448,000 Lk WA Views!

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 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

$2,500,000

Large 7.46 Acre subdivision comprised of 17 single family residential lots located with in Bellevue. Great location with easy access to 405, and minutes from I90. #387423 Doug Shih 206-230-5364

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MERCER ISLAND HOMES

Mercer Isle

$152,000

◆ New on Market

$975,000

Immaculate Home $1,170,000

Wonderful Western exposure gives this top floor unit glorious light & vistas. N’End, close to all amenities & a commuter’s dream. This 1BR/1BA just waits for you! #393485 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

FIRST HILL

Wonderful Western Views on 16,000SF lot. Great Room concept 3030SF, 4BR/3BA, Remld kitchen, baths. Do not miss this opportunity to own a view home!

See Today #440084 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

The Carlton

$349,000

$399,000

Lovely ground floor condo close to downtown. 1023sf 2BR/2BA home welcomes you w/a spacious living rm w/a wd-burning fplc & slider leading to a pvt patio area. #433218 Renata Andrews 206-230-5424

Nice views of downtown & the park. Located in a well-maintained building w/ secure lobby & attractive, landscaped grounds. Desirable 994sf, 2BR at Landmark Plaza. #441202 Renata Andrews 206-230-5424

Shared Wtft

Elegant, newer 4BR/3.5BA 4200 SF home. Large windows, high ceilings, spacious rooms. New stainless appliances. Fab Master Suite. Low maintenance setting. #423688 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354

$1,300,000

Lovely setting on .49ac 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

◆ Perfect 2 Story

$799,000

Immaculate 4BR/2.25 bath. Open Kitchen, nook & family rm. Private, fenced back yard.

Great cul-de-sac in fabulous nbrhd. Close to south end QFC & Pioneer Park. #442467 Sarah Ford & Becky Nadesan 206-232-4600

Great Location

$1,500,000

North End: 5 mins to downtown Seattle, across the street from the regional bike trail and numerous waterfront parks. Custom built by Beckes Construction. Views! #433825 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

◆ New on Market ◆ VIEWS! VIEWS! $2,295,000

4BR/3.5BA, 6,220sf. Down a quiet lane/ cul-de-sac Western/Lake views frm most every Rm. Gourmet Kit & flowing circular floor plan #441946 Marlene Fallquist 206-230-5450 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093

New Wft Listing

Cape Cod Estate $3,250,000

Mercer Island Supply & Demand Active Price / % Total Activity (Solds 07/01/12‐12/31/12)

$895,000

Custom designed home by prominent Seattle architect. 4BR/4BA, den. Classic, yet contemporary. Chefs kitchen, level yard. #442474 Felicia Brooks 206-612-4663 Patricia Temkin 206-579-5073

Views!

$1,587,000

Contemporary 3-level luxury home located on .46ac 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

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Inventory on Mercer Island remains at historically low levels, making this a great time to list your home!

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$4,780,000

Timeless contemporary just steps away from 80’ wft, sandy beach, covered dock & lvl grassy backyard. Remodeled 4BR/4BA home. NW living at its finest! N’end MI. #440326 Molly Penny 206-200-441

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

◆ Best in Class!

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