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NBA player featured at Chamber lunch The March Chamber lunch is between 12-1:15 p.m., Mar. 6, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Former NBA player Swen Nater will speak. Nater was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1974. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members and those without reservations. Please call the Chamber office, 232-3404 or e-mail your reservation today.
Actor, comic stops in to help Youth Theatre Northwest transition to its next stage By Celina Kareiva
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Kate Stoops, star of the recent Youth Theatre Northwest production of the Little Mermaid, takes a selfie with television star and Island native, Joel McHale at a special meet and greet with YTN students prior to a fundraiser and anniversary party for the theater at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center on March 2.
The Mercer Island Sister City Association’ event featuring information and expert tips about traveling in France is between 2 and 5 p.m., March 9, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Register online at myparksandrecreation.com.
School Board tells tenants, time to go By Joseph Livarchik
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The City and the Mercer Island School District will hold two more open houses for the community to find out more about plans to rebuild and expand Island schools . • From 7 until 8:30 p.m., March 10 at the Islander Middle School library at 8225 S.E. 72nd St. • Between 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, in the Mercer Island High School library at 9100 S.E. 42nd St.
The Mercer Island School District issued tenants of its North Mercer campus on Friday, Feb. 28 a 180-day notice that its lease agreement will terminate Aug. 31. Currently occupying the space are day schools Little Acorn and Country Village, as well as Children’s Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD). Youth Theatre Northwest, also located on the campus, announced their plans to move late last month. “It was a difficult decision for the board,” said boardmember Pat Braman of the decision not to extend the leases. “We understand the needs of the tenants, but we
were clear as landlords that we need that property.” Representatives of Little Acorn, Country Village and CHILD requested lease extensions at the Feb. 27 school board meeting. Representatives of CHILD and Country Village asked the board to extend the agreements to as late as Dec. 31. But for reasons including adequate time to complete the project and minimizing construction costs, the board decided against the extensions. “You can talk to anybody who’s done a home remodel, even if things go well, it goes longer than expected,” said Brandy Fox, who is managing the construction project.”
School district officials say the move shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. “I’m a property manager and I have been since the early ‘90s,” Braman said. “You have to be sure that everything is really clear, and our superintendent and staff have made it really clear all along,” she said. MISD chief operating and financial officer Dean Mack said the district has always been very concerned for the tenants, and informed them five years ago that when the district would need the property, it would be repurposed and they should start looking around for other properties. “Even though we give sixmonths notice at this point, it’s really just perfunctory,” Mack said. From 2003 to 2008, Country Village and CHILD both had fiveyear leases, which were converted to two-year leases from 2008 to 2010. Little Acorn and Youth
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Youth Theatre Northwest’s (YTN) 30th anniversary Gala, hosted by comedian and actor Joel McHale, a YTN alumnus, was a resounding success. “Most importantly it was a room filled with supportive people,” said Manuel Cawaling, executive director of the theater. He estimates that just under 300 people attended, including performers and volunteers. It’s an encouraging launch into this latest chapter of YTN history, said Cawaling. “The sense is that people really
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Feb. 11 election is official Vote to fund County transit, roads set for April 22 Island voter return rate is 49 percent
King County Elections has certified the results of the Feb. 11 Special Election. The agency reports that as of Feb. 25, just 32 percent of all eligible voters in the 18 cities and schools districts with measures on the ballot, returned their ballots in the Feb. 11 Special Election. Mercer Island School
District had the highest return rate of any in the County. King County Elections reported that of the 17,483 registered voters in Mercer Island, 7,573 cast their ballots for a return rate of 49 percent. Other Eastside communities and school districts ballot return rates ranged from 31 and 32 percent for Lake Washington and Bellevue School Districts respectively to 36 percent in Issaquah. Forty four percent of Vashon voters returned their ballots.
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To the editor Comments cut off at Coval hearing I was next in line to speak at the City Council meeting last night when Mayor Bassett informed us that, after only 20 minutes, time for public comment from ‘citizens of record’ had run out. About 15 people were in the same frustrating boat. A portion of my input; “We’re not trying to restrict anyone’s right to commerce, we just believe this is too big a footprint for the area. And that dropping four over-sized houses on a ‘steep-sloped, erosion prone slide zone’ (directly above the Island Crest apartments, where I live) might not be the best idea. Your vote affects our neighborhood forever, so we hope it will reflect the concerns of all your resident constituency, not just a few.” Being cut off turned out to be inconsequential. My faith in the process has been restored from the unanimous rejection by Council of the Coval application. Basically, they admonished the developer for not being creative enough with the property involved, and really addressed all our concerns in ways the Planning Commission previously and discouragingly had not. Hats off to the Mercer Island City Council for being engaged on this very important issue. And thanks to Sue Stewart for organizing the many neighbors who spoke together with one voice. Cameron Ackley
Letter from non-Island resident ‘misleading’ The letter written Feb. 26 to
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support the approval of the Coval plat is misleading in many ways. For starters, the writer is not a resident of Mercer Island, and therefore should not be speaking about what is best for us. Furthermore, she is the listing agent on the Coval property with a clear interest that the project be approved. And finally, the very idea that a group of 5,000 plus sq. ft. houses will minimize the “environmental footprint”, and that their owners will “walk to the transit center and downtown” is about as likely as the city council voting down the project (they rarely land on the wrong side of the big builders - just take a look downtown ). I suggest better screening by your editorial team. Parties attempting to sway public opinion should have to pay for that privilege... by taking out an advertisement. KC Sheehan Editor’s note: We assume Islanders are interested in all points of view regarding issues such as the Coval project. We are secure in the knowledge that readers can make up their own minds. Letters from non-Island residents are accepted based on their knowledge or involvement in a local situation. This letter writer included her occupation as a realtor in her submission.
North Mercer tenants need more time We are all happy about winning better, more spacious school facilities for kids, but keep in mind that it was a zero sum game for kids on North Mercer Campus. Two full-time daycares serve
250 kids year-round, CHILD’s school for special needs serves 20 school districts, and Youth Theatre Northwest serves 2000 kids here and off Island. These programs have been a home away from home for kids for 25-40+ years. Demolition for the new elementary school will mean that their plans are to cut programming at a new MI home, move off the Island, or, hopefully not, cease. The two daycares supply over half of fulltime daycare on the Island; primarily to families and employees on the Island. Daycare is not a short ants to scramble. The second slash blip but a critical part of families’ was last Thursday night when the lives and lifestyle choices. With School Board decided to stick my three kids, we trekked to day- with its rigid timetable despite care for over 10 years before my tenants’ plea for more time to funyoungest enrolled in kindergarten. draise, get permits, build, move For working parents, – the same process the need is constant facing the School for coverage during District. For pronon-school hours, grams that promyear-round. ise continuous care Send your letters to: The North Mercer to families, a two editor@mi-reporter.com. tenants all know month gap in serKeep it brief, courteous, they are not owners. vice means going and sign your name. They had breathed a out of business. sigh of relief when I would implore the 2012 school bond aimed else- the School District to drop ratiowhere than the North Mercer nalizing their timetable and campus. The defeat of that bond instead, look for creative solutions meant a new bond positioning a and workarounds to eke out more new school on the North Mercer time for the North Mercer tenants campus, and then the clock really to fundraise and build new homes began ticking. The first slash was to serve children. They appreciate when MISD decided to spend $1.5 the recommendations and incenmillion before the bond vote to tives from MISD, but time is what accelerate the time schedule in is sorely needed. Then, this can be order to get the bond’s pricetag a win-win for all children. below $100 million – that cut off a year for the North Mercer tenStowe Sprague
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Toxic awareness Or, Dear Senators, Wish you were here: While running some errands at Crossroads Mall the other week, I was surprised—and pleased— to see table of volunteers from the Washington Toxics Coalition (WTC) talking to shoppers and gathering post cards supporting the Toxic Free Kids and Families Act. As a supporter for years of the work the WTC does on behalf of our community, I have been following their efforts these last four years to pass this important legislation – seeking to ban proven toxic flame retardants from children’s products and home furnishings and ensuring that chemical companies cannot just replace one bad chemical for another. The effort is gaining steam in the state legislature and supporters are excited with the buzz that is being generated. Recently, the House
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“No one is going to win, the odds are way too high.” Dick McMillen Business development coordinator Mercer Island
“Sure, someone’s got to get it right.” jeff johnson Consultant Mercer Island
“Yeah, it could happen.” jessi bay Student Mercer Island
“No. Statistically, it’s not going to happen.” jimmy bunch Food service Seattle
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of Representative passed the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support (72-25). Now it’s up to the Senate. To send a clear message to area Senators Rodney Tom (R-48), Andy Hill (R-45), Steve Litzow (R-41), Pam Roach (R-31) and Joe Fain (R-47) that people want couches, chairs, child carseats, changing pads, and nap mats (among other things) to be free of toxic flame retardants, Washington Toxics Coalition volunteers were on the ground answering questions and gathering postcards from the public to be delivered to the Senator’s desks in Olympia. I saw messages written such as “These toxic chemicals are bad for our children and all of us!” and, “We shouldn’t even have to ask you these questions. There has to be a way for Washington to stop this.” You can help by contacting your state Senator and asking them to please support the Toxic Free Kids and Families Act (ESHB 1294 and SB 6540) Find your Senator’s contact info at http://app.leg.wa.gov/ DistrictFinder/. Sarah Wolz
We are Jordano Mark and Nadja Svensk Li. We are freshman at Mercer Island High School and recently finished a drive collecting items for Youthcare. Youthcare is a Seattle based organization which takes in homeless and troubled youth from the streets and provides them with the opportunities and tools to survive independently. In December 2013 Youthcare lacked the necessary funding to survive and were on the brink of closing their doors. That was until Macklemore and Pearl Jam decided to have a popularity contest to raise money to keep the charity alive. Together they raised $190,000 for Youthcare. That story inspired us to host a fund raiser of our own. For the month of January, we spread the word to collect winter wear with a goal of 75 items to donate. By the month’s end, we collected a total of over 650 items for Youthcare, worth $13,500. Next January, we hope to raise over $18,000 dollars. So next year when you see fliers posted around your community, help them achieve this goal and support a charitable cause. Jordano Mark Nadja Svensk Li
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Council turns down Coval Preliminary Plat approval By Celina Kareiva
of sync with the rest of the I think about this piece city. The Coval house has of property...[nobody has The City Council unani- been featured on HGTV’s said] don't develop it. Let's mously rejected a proposal “Million Dollar Homes” just be clever or smart to build 18 homes on the and has its own website. about how to do it,” said site of the Coval property, Some regard it as an iconic Mayor Bruce Bassett, giving as an example a develto a room full of applause piece of Island history. The ‘closed public hearopment built around the Monday night. “I haven't seen so much ing’ meant that the Council existing indoor pool. In an earlier meeting, turmoil over a project in 40 could only consider the years,” said Robert Thorpe record established so far by the planning commission long-time Mercer Island the Planning Commission. recommended that city resident after the council's Yet the Council made an council approve the long decision. Thorpe worked arrangement that allowed plat in a 4-2 vote. Attorney on the 1968-69 compre- both sides 20 minutes to Jay Derr, who represents hensive plan. “Thank you speak. After brief discus- the applicant, pointed to for your wisdom and ser- sion councilmember Dan that determination, firmly Grausz outarguing that vice.” the project met, The developer, a lined sevland even exceeded Canadian firm called MI eral city code: “We 84th Limited Partnership, use reguladon't believe is still able to appeal the tions that that's the way city's determination or to the proposal didn't comthe rule of law bring back a revised appliwith. works. In land cation. Original render- ply their ings proposed a long plat In Jay Derr, use, once the adopts of lots ranging in size from m o t i o n , attorney for the applicant city codes, then the 10,000 sq. ft. to 12,000 sq. c o u n c i l project must ft. The existing develop- asked for be measured ment would raze 206 of the protection more than 300 trees on site. of more trees, a reconsid- against that requirement.” Derr said that when conThe project so hit a nerve eration of plot layout relaamong Islanders that before tive to critical areas and cerns were raised about opening the closed public greater financial reassur- road safety, the applicant hearing, councilmembers ances if there are adverse agreed to expand the plat's recounted the many times stormwater effects. Council internal street from 20 they'd been approached by also said the project didn't to 26 feet and pledged a neighbors in the grocery make provisions enough $50,000 donation to invest store and at community for drainage impacts, street in community improvements. Derr also noted that events, decrying it as out safety or open areas. “What occurs to me as once initial trees on the site were cleared for construction, future homeowners wouldn't be able to cut down vegetation without going to the city, regulation Landscape Construction and Design stricter than what the city • Courtyards, Lattice Work code currently dictates. • Lawns, Flowers After Monday’s meeting • Container Plantings Derr said that he worried • Arbors, Decks a lot of the characterization • Pruning, Maintenance of the project was based • Renovations, Consultations on incomplete or misin• Interior & Exterior Design formation. He also noted ckareiva@mi-reporter.com
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CAR PROWL: A Chevrolet Malibu was prowled overnight in the 7600 block of S.E. 29th St. An Apple laptop, headphones and Samsung phone were stolen. The front-passenger window was smashed in.
THURSDAY | 20 THEFT: A victim’s house and car keys were stolen out of the front entrance of a residence in the 3000 block of 81st Pl. S.E. Also stolen were his bike key and mailbox key. VEHICLE OFFENSE: An Olympia man driving in the 3000 block of 78th Ave. S.E. was stopped for talking on his phone while driving. He was found to be driving with a suspended or revoked license, was arrested, processed and released. His car was cited for impoundment.
FRIDAY | 21 COMMITMENT / JAIL: A Seattle man serving time in Kent Jail was transported to Issaquah Jail for two concurrent sentences. After serving his Kent charges, he was placed into Mercer Island custody to serve out the rest of his commitment. ASSUALT: A 32-year-old Mercer Island woman in the 3000 block of 78th Ave. S.E. called 9-1-1 to report that her husband was assaulting her. When officers arrived at the scene, they determined that she was the primary aggressor and had assaulted her husband. She was arrested, processed at the Mercer Island Police Department and transported to SCORE Jail. Evidence was processed of the husband’s injury and the bedroom where the assault took place. CAR PROWL: An Acura RSX was prowled overnight. The suspect smashed the passenger-side window but nothing seemed to have been stolen. The damages were estimated at $300. CAR PROWL: A Honda Accord had its’ passenger-side window smashed and the contents of its glovebox rummaged through. CAR PROWL: Police contacted the owner of a car in the 7900 block of S.E. 34th St. to notify them that their car’s window was smashed in. The victim said nothing had been stolen. CAR PROWL: A Honda Odyssey, also in the 7900 block of S.E. 34th St., was
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bound I-90 was pulled over. He was found to have a warrant in his name for $7,250. He was booked into King County Jail.
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police arrested a man with a Mercer Island warrant in his name. He was transported to Issaquah Jail. The suspect is a 25-year-old Seattle man. THEFT: A license plate was stolen off an elderly man’s vehicle in the 7800 block of S.E. 30th St. It was replaced with the license plate of a stolen vehicle reading AGV9784. COLLISION: A driver in the 5900 block of S.E. 59th St. reported that her car was parked in her own lot, facing south. As of 4 p.m. the day before, it had no damage. Around 9 a.m. the next morning she found damage to the rear passenger-side of her vehicle. No suspects or witnesses were reported but there was evidence of blue paint transfer on her car. The red plastic reflector from the other car was also found on the ground nearby. INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A Kirkland woman called police to report that the son of her aunt, aged 68, is living with her against her wishes in the 2700 block of 76th Ave. S.E. The son and his mother reportedly only speak Russian. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A P.O. Box at the Mercer Island Post Office was pried open and two keys were taken that accessed temporary P.O. boxes. The suspect stole two parcels, one containing clothes from Victoria Secret and the other containing clothes from Nordstrom. CAR PROWL: A locked Toyota Prius in the 2800 block of 75th Ave. S.E. reported his front passenger window smashed in. A briefcase and laptop estimated at $1,650 was stolen. WARRANT ARREST: Around 2 a.m. Saturday, a Seattle man speeding on west-
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3 p.m. on Sunday, a woman in the 9000 block of Shorewood Dr. attempted suicide. She was taken to Overlake Hospital for an involuntary evaluation. FRAUD: A 69-year-old man reported fraudulent charges of more than $1,650. Two purchases were made at a QFC on the Island and in Bellevue. The victim claimed to still have his credit card in his wallet and reported the charges made sometime between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. on January 31.
MONDAY | 24 COLLISION: An officer responded to a report of a two-car collision at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, only to find that there were three cars involved. The first driver said she was stopped behind an unknown vehicle because, she believed, a car was turning in front of it. A second vehicle said he pulled up behind the first when someone collided with him from behind. That third vehicle claimed to have been southbound on Island Crest Way and adjusting his car radio when he looked up to see that he’d made contact. One driver was transported to Overlake Hospital and his car was impounded.
CAR PROWL: A Redmond man reported his car prowled overnight in the 4400 block of Ferncroft Road. The driver’s door was damaged above the window, allegedly to get into the car, and binoculars and an Amazon Kindle were taken. The approximate losses were estimated at $250. CAR PROWL: A BMW parked in the 3200 block of 80th Ave. S.E. was prowled overnight. The passenger’s side window was smashed in and a flashlight was stolen. CAR PROWL: Sometime between midnight and 6 a.m., a Honda Civic parked in the 7900 block of S.E. 34th St. was prowled. The front passenger window was smashed in. The contents of the car were rummaged through but nothing was taken. Police reported the crime to the resident. CAR PROWL: While conducting a canvas in the 7900 block of S.E. 34th St. for car prowls, a police officer located a victim’s car. Both of its rear windows were broken out. No items were taken but the car had clearly been rummaged through. The car had an alarm but it didn’t go off because the car doors weren’t opened. The car’s owner was contacted and confirmed that nothing had been taken. CAR PROWL: A Ford Fusion in the 7900 block of S.E. 34th St. was found unlocked. Somebody had rummaged through the contents of its center console and glove-
Lois J. (Thompson) Blanchard
Lois J. (Thompson) Blanchard, 92, passed away peacefully on February 9 2014 with her family by her side. Lois was born and raised in Seattle. Following graduation from Garfield High School, she worked for Boeing and later for Pan American Airlines. In 1944 she moved with Pan Am to Fairbanks, Alaska. She became the first of seven DC-3 Pan American Clipper flight attendants providing service from Seattle to Alaska. Her flying years with Pan Am took her all over the world, creating a wealth of vivid stories and cherished memories. In 1947 she left the airlines to marry her husband of 40 years, Dick E. Blanchard, who passed away in 1987. They moved from Los Angeles to Mercer Island in 1960 where they raised their three children. Lois remained there until 2011. Lois was accomplished at many hobbies; everything handmade and homemade with love and attention to detail. She avidly followed the news, took great interest in the financial markets, and received immense satisfaction from her years of volunteering for the Assistance League of Seattle. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by daughters Lisa (Paul) Grondal, and Lori Blanchard, and her son Dr. M. Clark (Nicolette) Blanchard. Her four grandchildren include; Logan Shepardson, Marin Shepardson, Danielle Blanchard and Beau Blanchard. She was fortunate to share time with her adventurous companion, Hal Fresn, for the past 20 years. She will be missed immeasurably. Her life will be celebrated with friends and family this spring. 994261
box. Nothing was stolen or damaged. FRAUD: A Mercer Island man’s wallet was stolen sometime between February 19 and 21, likely during a car prowl. The victim’s credit cards were fraudulently used at several locations. His wallet contained his social security card, two credit cards, a debit card and several bills. CAR PROWL: One of several car prowls at the Woodlake Condos. The passengerside window was smashed in but nothing was stolen. There are no suspects at the moment. CAR PROWL: An officer contacted about several car prowls in the Woodlake Condos area, responded to a call in which a GPS was stolen from the center console.
CAR PROWL: A car in the 3000 block of 80th Ave. S.E. had its window smashed and the vehicle searched. The damages to the car were reported at $400. CAR PROWL: An Islander in the 3200 block of 80th Ave. S.E. had both of his Subaru’s broken into. A flashlight and Jurassic Park DVD trilogy was stolen from one.
TUESDAY | 25 MINOR LIQUOR VIOLATION: An 18-year-old Mercer Island man brought an alcoholic drink onto school grounds and was caught drinking it during school hours. Police recorded a PBT of .229. The subject was released to his father at the school.
Lisa Lani Chinn
Lisa Lani Matsukawa was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii, the daughter of Joe and Florence Matsukawa of Aiea, Hawaii. She graduated from Aiea High School. She attended the University of Hawaii and graduated from the University of Washington. Lisa fought a courageous battle with breast cancer and passed away on February 20, 2014 at the age of 53. Her varied career included work as an advertising account executive, human resources Manager at Allstate Insurance and Precor, real estate agent and volunteer coordinator at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of WA. After retiring from her full time work, she also helped her husband Keith in the family construction business building, remodeling and managing several residential properties. Naturally athletic, Lisa was varsity captain of the Aiea high tennis team which went to state. Her true passion was honing her golf game. She loved to play various courses. Some of the highlights were playing both courses on the island of Lanai. She loved watching daughters Lindsay and Haley play golf, softball and volleyball at Mercer Island High school. She was most proud of her daughters winning the Washington State 3A golf Championship and when they played in the ProAm “First Tee” golf tournaments at Pebble Beach. She shared her love of golf with at-risk youth through the Bogey Bear Jr. Golf Foundation based at Jefferson Golf course in Seattle where, for more than a dozen years, she tirelessly recruited mentors, rustled up equipment and organized the annual fundraising golf tournament. In 2013, Lisa and Bogey Bear were recognized by the Northwest Asian Weekly with a Visionary Award. Lisa loved entertaining family and friends at her Mercer Island home. She decorated her house for the holidays and there was always an extra place at the table for visitors. Everyone looked forward to hydroplane Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas with home-baked cakes and “Spam musubi” at Aunty Lisa’s house. She also enjoyed working in her garden and traveling the world. Her pride and joy were her daughters, Lindsay and Haley and being a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. Lisa is survived by her husband Keith Chinn of Mercer Island, daughters Lindsay and Haley, parents Joe and Florence Matsukawa of Aiea, sisters Lori Matsukawa (Larry Blackstock) of Bellevue, Liane Voss (Bruce) of Kailua, in-laws Dickson and Nellie Chinn of Bellevue, brothers-in-law Jeffrey Chinn (Joanie) of Redmond, Layne Chinn of Mercer Island, six nieces and nephews. A celebration of Lisa’s life is planned for Sunday March 9, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church 3001 - 24th Ave. S. in Seattle. In the spirit of her Hawaiian roots, Lisa requested that all attending her celebration come in aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bogey Bear Jr. Golf Foundation, PO Box 18825 Seattle, 98118. 993887
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mayor and city manager and to make those transitions as easy as possible. Having a new location already, Youth Theatre Northwest proposed construction begin on their building so the tenants in the other building might be able to stick around longer. But asbestos abatement taking place during the remodel wouldn’t allow that option. As a mother who sent her children to daycare, Braman said she sympathizes with the North Mercer tenants and their families. “I was a working mother, and we understand how important [child care] is. We want to make sure we protect that too,” she said of those services. “But we look at the 1,750 elementary school kids we serve. Our responsibility is to those 1,750 kids first.”
Theatre Northwest both had five-year leases running from Sep. 2005 to Aug. 2010. In 2010, with an eye on eventually taking back the land for a new school, each lease was extended for just one year. They now end Aug. 31. “We were taken a little bit by surprise that two of the three asked for December extensions,” Braman said. “It’s been a process and shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. All the groups had committees looking for sites and I know Dr. Plano has worked very hard to come up with alternatives that would help not only the district, but also the tenants.” Mack said the district is working with all the tenants to find a workable space with help from the
Three win State PTA Reflections awards Three students from the Mercer Island School District were honored last week at an award ceremony for the Washington State PTA Reflections Program at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bellevue. Ava Yeh, a second grader at West Mercer Elementary School received an Outstanding Interpretation award in Music Composition. Emily Chin, a fourthgrader at Island Park Elementary School received an Award of Merit in Music Composition. Barry Briggs, a junior at Mercer Island High School received an Award of Excellence in Film Production. Yeh will move on to the National PTA Reflections Art Competition in Texas.
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Daycares given notice to vacate Little Acorn and Country Village get 180-day notice By Celina Kareiva
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Little Acorn and Country Village Day School pleaded their case Thursday night at a school board meeting, requesting a small extension on their leases scheduled to terminate Aug. 31. But the passage of the school bond and levy, means construction of a new elementary school will begin by year’s end on the North Mercer campus. The week before last, Youth Theatre Northwest announced its plans to move. The decision means both were served their 180day notice on Friday. “It was a little bit [of a surprise],” said Tiana Traylor, president of Little Acorn. “I thought they would give us a month or two.” The district argued that construction costs made extending the lease, even by a few months, not viable, though it promised to assist in the search. Little Acorn currently serves 44 students, but will only be able to take on 20 due to the move. Country Village Day School (CVDS) serves 200 kids, a class size that makes finding an alternate space exceedingly difficult. Sarah Tallon a member of CVDS’ Board of Trustees said it had been looking at several sites over the last few years, including the Honeywell building at the north end of the Island,
the New Hope church and developments around the Town Center, though outdoor space is critical for any child care facility. CVDS is also looking at sites off island. Marilyn Wellnitz, director of Creative Learning Center Montessori School, sympathizes. “I am kind of in the community center cocoon,” she said. “Luckily I haven't had to go out and look for space, but it's a terrifying notion. I know from 12 years ago, before I got my current space, I was looking for five to six years.” Daycare facilities, which operate year-round unlike the school district, could be seriously impacted by even a small gap in their programming. Traylor says she is currently working with the Parks and Rec. department to ready a room in the Community Center. Wellnitz plans to move over one room, so she won’t be sandwiched between Little Acorn’s Sprouts and Day School programs. That would require Traylor to put her own money toward improvements, like electrical upgrades, two sinks and another toilet, as well as bathroom stall walls. “When word got out that we have to leave, several people left right then,” said Traylor. Island parents are already taking note. Wellnitz said she has ten full-time spaces available but has been flooded with calls since news of the 180-day notice broke. Traylor said six children have left and nobody from Little Acorn’s waiting
list would take their spot. That’s a big revenue loss, says Traylor, especially as they save for their transition. “For a huge school like Country Village, to try to find a new place in six months, that's a lot to handle,” says Wellnitz. “If there's any gap [in programming], that would create a big void on the Island, a need that's not met.” Wellnitz says while most of her students are from the Island, she serves families from as far away as Kirkland, Seattle's University District and Queen Anne. The city has in the past, revisited zoning to better accommodate neighborhood preschool and daycare facilities, expanding, for instance, class sizes from 12 to 18 kids. But it's an imperfect system. Mercer Island real estate is outside the budget of most child care centers. And, adds Traylor, licensing requires 35-square-feet of indoor space for each child, a sink for food prep and two separate ones for hand-washing and diaper-changing. A toilet is required for every 15 kids and 75-square-feet of outdoor space is needed per child. The hurdles don't end there. Wellnitz says before she secured her current location, she bought a house, a near perfect site right by Mercer Island Presbyterian Church and just off Island Crest Way. But the neighbors protested the arrival of a child care facility in their backyard. Traylor expressed her gratitude to the council and Parks and Rec. department for their work in helping her relocate. She also thanked the school district for seven years at its North Mercer site. Little Acorn’s new home will be in the same spot it resided in 16 years ago. “Even if all-day preschools could manage to find a space large enough with suitable green space for a playground on an island where almost nothing like that exists, the commercial lease and purchase costs are just too prohibitively expensive,” said Traylor. “If this community wants to continue to have quality preschool and allday care for the children of their working parents, they will need to look at a longterm solution to this everencroaching problem.”
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New Mercer Island Merchant Association looking for members Reporter Staff
A group of Mercer Island merchants are beginning to band together to grow their businesses and improve awareness of just what the Mercer Island Town Center has to offer. Islander, John Keith and others have formed the Mercer Island Merchant Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Island retailers. The group is looking to sign up and organize members to hold marketing, events and promotions. Longtime Mercer Island residents and local small business owners, John and his wife, Theresa Keith, owners of the Hennie McPennie children’s shoe shop, said the o r g a n i z at i o n aims to promote to the local community the value of shopping on the Island among its wide variety of businesses. “This is a very exciting time for our small business community,” said John Keith. “From restaurants to book stores, hair salons to pet shops, the Island’s retail core has something for everyone. We have seen a lot of commercial and residential development in the past few years, and the Mercer Island Merchant Association
has been formed to help retailers take advantage of that growth by maximizing exposure through marketing, public relations and special events.” For a very minimal cost, our promotional activities will significantly enhance exposure for all businesses, he said. Marketing activities through the Association will be designed to take the guesswork out of publicity and promotions for retailers, allowing them to focus on growing their business w h i l e John Keith also parIsland merchant ticipating in robust marketing campaigns directed at target audiences, Keith said. The Association aims to work with its membership base to generate programs such as advertising, outdoor signage placement, special event production, sponsorship coordination and more, that are customized and scheduled so as to maximize exposure and achieve results. “We don’t offer any ‘one size fits all’ marketing solutions for businesses,” said Keith. “Our members are
“The association’s mission statement is ‘Stay local, shop local.’”
In February a focus on Black history at school Black History Month, or African-American History Month, has been used as a time for education, celebration and reflection in public schools on Mercer Island. “Through the month of February, each of our schools has participated in learning activities that reflect upon and recognize the achievements of AfricanAmericans in our country and in our communities,” said Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. “While this type of recognition is thoroughly integrated into our studies year-round, this month gives us a special opportunity to highlight the history and importance of African-Americans and events in our history.”
West Mercer Elementary students began their lessons in January with classroombased activities about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement. Those lessons culminated in the Heritage and Culture Fair. Each elementary school has been making a variety of announcements in the morning and two had assemblies that included artistic presentations – one a play featuring a friendship between an African-American soldier and a young white boy and the other designed to honor King. Students at Island Park and Lakeridge Elementary also read and discussed biographies of famous African-Americans including Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman. At Islander Middle School, announcements were made each morning highlighting famous
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not only our colleagues but also our friends and neighbors. Our success is based on our personal relationships with local retailers, and the fact that we know what they need and we know how to get them results here on the Island.” In addition to promoting local businesses, the Mercer Island Merchant Association aims to raise the awareness among Island residents about what local retailers have available right here, Keith explained. “The Association’s mission statement “Stay Local, Shop M.I.” reflects this philosophy, encouraging the idea that Islanders don’t need to look any farther than the local business district in order to find goods and services that they seek for everyday living,” he said. For an annual membership fee of $35 any Mercer Island business with a retailzoned space is eligible to join the Association. To learn more, go to www. mimerchantassociation.org or call (206) 291-2300. African-Americans and their impact on history. Teachers have also focused classroom instruction time providing greater learning on those figures. BRIDGES groups at Mercer Island High School have spent the month on student-led lessons focusing on diversity, culture and kindness. English courses have used classroom time to review many of the speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. American Literature students read "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", exploring the text in the context of the Civil War and the antebellum South. At Crest, students have been reading short stories by African-American authors Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, Alice Walker and Zora Neale Hurston while discussing the Harlem Renaissance. 989388
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Active Senior Fair 2014 Saturday, March 8 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Westminster Chapel of Bellevue 13646 NE 24th Street
School briefs St. Monica School makes changes to align with MISD Beginning in the 201415 school year, St. Monica School will align more closely with the Mercer Island School District calendar, changing its early release day from Monday to Wednesday to coordinate with STEM planning, principal Anca Wilson announced last week. "St. Monica School's early release day will change to Wednesday," Wilson said. "This small change will greatly improve the ability of the faculty and staff to coordinate our STEM + the Arts project planning, while giving our St. Monica students the opportunity to participate in after school activities that are tailored to the early Wednesday release schedule, which most
School district launches mobile website The Mercer Island School District announced Wednesday, Feb. 26 the launch of a mobile version of the district and individual school websites.
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5th Grader Abigail Emert, right, took first place at the St. Monica Spelling Bee and 4th Grader Alex Stedman was the runner up. They are pictured with Mrs. Zipp, the school’s librarian. Abigail will compete at the Regional Spelling Bee March 23, at Seattle Town Hall. The final two words in the contest were ‘affluent’ and ‘insinuate.’ schools currently follow." With next year's changes, St. Monica will be one of the first schools in the Seattle Archdiocese to be implementing Phase I of their move to a STEM + The
Arts project-based learning model for the 2014-15 school year. For more, go to http:// www.stmonicasea.org/
“This new tool represents our ongoing efforts to incorporate 21st century technology into our schools,” said MISD Director of Technology Services Andreeves Ronser. “Our desire was to provide the community with a simple to use website that
would quickly provide them access to the information they need the most.” The features of the mobile website mimic the features of the full site. However, the mobile website allows community members to view the most common portions of the website on their phones without resizing the page or constantly scrolling. Users will still have the option of viewing the regular website on their phone as well. Because the district chose a mobile website rather than a mobile app, the community will have the same experience browsing the website regardless of which device they are using. There is also no need to download the app or worry about installing updates. Every time a community member goes to the district mobile website, they will see the latest version of the site. “Our mobile website will allow parents and community members to access information about their child’s school quickly using any device,” said MISD Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. “Our goal in creating this tool was to provide our community with best ability to access information regarding our public schools.”
This fun, FREE, daylong event features a fashion show and a variety of entertainers. Sit in on mini-seminars and workshops. Take advantage of free health screenings. Stroll through vendor exhibits highlighting a wide range of Eastside businesses and organizations. The entire day is geared to the active senior. No Registration Required. FREE Parking. Don’t miss this fun-filled event! For more information, call 425-635-6191 or visit www.overlakehospital.org/ActiveSeniorFair
Sponsored by The "Six Sparks" Destination Imagination Team Fourth graders : Agnes Mar, Aidan Klein, Ananika Manby, Andrew Yeh from West Mercer Elementary and Vishy Kamalapuram, Sai Pipavath from Lakeridge Elementary won took first place in the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament. They will head to the State Finals later this month.
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Top, Molly Azose, a senior at Mercer Island High School, takes a selfie with Joel McHale after an informal session with the YTN alumni as others students wait their turn in what McHale called a “selfie line.” Second from the top, the group end the evening with a photo, “photobombed” by one of their own, looming high above the 6-foot-4 inch McHale. Bottom, event committee member Yvonne Willard goes over the evening’s program before Youth Theatre Northwest’s Red Carpet Gala.
mchale | FROM 1 consider YTN to be a very special period of their lives and it’s impacted them in such a profound way. I can’t tell you how many times people came up to me with tears in their eyes, telling them how much YTN has impacted them,” recounts
Cawaling. Though YTN is still counting auction results, Cawaling said the fundraiser surpassed its goal. An announcement was also made about the beloved theatre’s interim location. YTN will move into Emmanuel Episcopal Church, taking advantage of portables that the school district has agreed
to lend YTN. Cawaling says that while YTN met its initial gala fundraiser, it still faces significant financial hurdles in its move. YTN also announced its summer programming. Among the three productions it will showcase is Disney’s “The Jungle Book.” For more information visit youththeatre.org.
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Islander girls bound for the ‘Dome we have a chance to win." Glacier Peak struck first to open the game, taking the lead and holding on to it throughout the first half. By Joseph Livarchik Mercer Island managed to jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com keep things close, getting For the second year in a its scoring from four difrow, the Mercer Island girls ferent players to trail 12-8 are Dome-bound. after one. The Islanders Despite trailing through- struggled to score in the out most of Saturday's second quarter as Glacier regional-round game Peak's lead grew to ten, against the No. 1 team out until a 3-pointer by Julia of District 1, the Mercer Blumenstein sparked an 8-0 Island girls basketball team run to close the first half, hung around to prevail bringing the score to 20-18 in overtime, beating the at halftime. Glacier Peak Grizzlies 59-55 Mercer Island continat Everett Community ued to hang around in the College. second half With the and was able win, the to tie the Islanders game twice advanced as in the third a No. 1 seed quarter, but to the 3A didn't get state basketits first lead Austin Yuen, Mercer Island until ball chamJess assistant coach pionships at Blakeslee the Tacoma sank two Dome next free throws with 2:30 to go weekend. in the fourth quarter, giving After the game, assistant the Islanders a 45-44 advancoach Austin Yuen, fill- tage. After exchanging ing in his third game for leads, a Glacier Peak free expecting wife and head throw gave the Grizzlies a coach Kaela Yuen, said the 49-47 lead with 37 seconds Islanders knew they did one to go in regulation. But a thing really well, and that basket by Blumenstein with was defense. 11 seconds remaining sent "We've really done one the game into overtime. thing the whole time and Blumenstein picked up that's just play our game," where she left off in the said Yuen. "We know we're overtime period, scoring a great defensive team, if we Mercer Island's first five keep them under 50 points, points while the Mercer
Mercer Island upsets Glacier Peak in OT
“We want to prove to that we belong at state.”
Photo by Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photo
Mercer Island’s Taylor Krause works her way around Glacier Peak’s Taylor Baird during their regional-round matchup Saturday, March 1 at Everett Community College. The Islanders won in overtime, 59-55. Island defense only allowed one field goal throughout the period. That field goal came with 54 seconds left, when Glacier Peak's Natalie Rasmussen drilled a 3-pointer while drawing a foul for a potential 4-point play. But unable to convert from the line, it was the last the Grizzlies would score as the Islanders held on for the win. Blakeslee led the Islanders in scoring with 21 points while also grabbing 12 rebounds. Blumenstein had 12 points, Taylor Krause contributed 9 points and Rachael Tessem had 8
points for Mercer Island. Blumenstein said after the game that staying confident throughout paid off for the Islanders. "It's always tough to come from behind, but our team, every huddle, every timeout, in the locker room, we just looked each other in the eyes and said 'hey guys, we're gonna win this game,'" she said. "We got our runs in the right time and it paid off." While beating Glacier Peak for a trip to the Tacoma Dome may have come as a surprise to some, Yuen said it wasn't a sur-
prise to his team. "The girls made it our goal after we hit state last year. They said 'hey, people didn't think we should be in state. We want to prove to them that we belong at state,'" he said. "Last year, we went 0-2 in state, and so we have something to prove. So just getting to state, knocking off a great team, isn't enough. It's going to state and hitting our goals." Mercer Island will take on Wilson High School at 9 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at the Tacoma Dome.
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Boys upset bid against Rainier Beach comes up short By Joseph Livarchik
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There were three minutes left to go in the fourth quarter. The Islanders were down two. The packed Mercer Island student section was rocking. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go against nationally-ranked Rainier Beach. Fighting its way back from a 16-point deficit in the second half, the Mercer Island boys basketball team used a second-half rally to scare reigning state champions Rainier Beach in F r i d a y ’s regionalr o u n d matchup at Bellevue College. But the upset bid came up a few defensive stops short, as the Islanders lost to the Vikings, 61-55. The loss ended the season for the Mercer Island. After the game, coach Gavin Cree said he never had a season-ending loss where he felt as proud and as happy with the efforts that his team put out, going up against a Rainier Beach team that, earlier in the week, was already making plans for a national prep tournament in New York. “It was a championship effort. I couldn’t be more proud to be their coach,” Cree said of his team’s effort. “We almost shocked the world tonight. If you polled every sportswriter in the state, they’d say Rainer Beach would win the state championship. And with all the talk about New York this week for them, going for that opportunity, we were ready. We never gave up. The effort was 100% and I can’t criticize anything they did effort-wise.” Rainier Beach’s shots were falling in the first quarter, as the Vikings jumped out to an early 8-2 lead. Mercer Island hung around, getting 7 first-quarter points from Kaleb Warner and a couple 3-pointers from Jake Stenberg to trail 19-15 after one. But the Islanders struggled to score in the
second quarter, managing only baskets from Nick Taylor and Andrew Pickles to trail the Vikings 32-19 at the half. In the second half, Mercer Island began to chip away at its deficit, getting 3-pointers from Stenberg, Warner and Pickles. A basket by Daniel Sims at the end of the third quarter cut the deficit to eight, with the Islanders trailing 47-39. The Vikings opened the fourth quarter with a 5-1 run to give Rainier Beach a 52-40 lead. But the Islanders responded with a 10-0 run, capped by back-to-back 3-point shots from Warner, bringing the score to 52-50 with three minutes to go. Drawing fouls and getting to the line, the Vikings were able to extend its lead to 56-50. A 3-pointer from Sims cut the deficit to 56-53 with just over a minute to go, but Rainier B e a ch’s David Crisp answered with his third 3-pointer of the game, as the Vikings held on for the win. Warner led the Islanders in scoring with 18 points, while Pickles had 12 and Stenberg had 11. Asked after the game if this was a final example this season that Mercer Island could play with anybody, Cree mentioned his team watched “Hoosiers” together the night before the game, with the point being that no one, not even the students
Above, Mercer Island’s Daniel Sims looks to pass through the Rainier Beach defense. at their school, thought the Islanders could win against Rainier Beach. “Our kids told them all week, ‘yeah, we can,’” he said. “You have to play the game. It’s a team game. The team was prepared to play together and execute and play with a lot of heart, and that’s what can happen. Anybody can win those games.” And while Cree admitted his team wasn’t feeling great after the season-ending loss, there were plenty of silver linings for the Islanders to take away from its loss to Rainier Beach, including the Islanders being announced the academic state champions in 3A boys basketball. “They have nothing to hang their head about,” said Cree. We were satisfied with our effort. It was certainly disappointing and we can look back at a couple plays, but we played like champions today and I’m really proud to be their coach.”
All photos by Joseph Livarchik
Above, Kaleb Warner drives past Rainier Beach’s Djuan Piper. Left, the Islanders celebrate Warmer’s late 3-pointer.
In the U-17 finals Sunday, Feb. 23, Eastside FC 96 Red beat PacNW 96 Maroon, 3-2. The game was played at Starfire Sports in Tukwila. After tying the game 2-2 with a goal late in the second half, both teams made it through overtime without a goal, sending the game to penalty kicks. With Eastside FC’s goalkeeper Saif Kerawala making a save in the 6th round, Sean Bender’s successful penalty kick secured the U-17 title for Eastside. The team is coached by Mark Kovats and includes Saif Kerawala, Taha Parsa, Owen Roth, Michael Callan, Nicholas Morgan, Mark So, Dyllon Nguyen, Issac Reed, Connor Hughes, Jacob Tower, Sean Bender, Michael DuVall, Liam Bruno, Logan Wood, Trent Tremblay and Kalab Karlek.
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MIHS ‘Sparkle Effect’ cheer team featured on Q13 Fox News On Feb. 24, the Mercer Island High School Sparkle Effect cheerleading squad, made up of students with special needs, was featured with the cheer team on Q13 Fox News. Sponsored by an organization called ‘The Sparkle Effect,’ the program introduces students with special needs to school-based cheerleading and outfits them with free uniforms purchased through a foundation. Each squad member is partnered with a mentor from the cheer team for the year. The squad joins the cheer team for practices
once a week and for several football and basketball games, as well as for assemblies and parades. “The Sparkles bring extra joy and spirit to our practices, games and performances. It doesn't matter if Mercer Island wins or loses a game or if a routine hits perfectly, the Sparkles remind us all that high school sports and activities are about the joy and fun of participation,” said MIHS Cheer Coach Traci Brandon. “Having the Sparkles at MIHS has enhanced our cheer program immensely. Q13 Fox News featured the Sparkle squad joining the cheer team on Jan. 21 for a halftime performance during a 53-40 Mercer Island High School basketball victory over Mount Si. They performed to a song
by One Direction, a favorite chosen by a member of the Sparkle squad. “The Sparkle Effect allows much greater inclusion for our students with special needs,” said Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. “The Sparkle squad and the cheer team, who have inspired me, are able to give so much to each other and we’re proud to celebrate their work together.” The MIHS Sparkle squad was the 100th squad formed through The Sparkle Effect since the foundation began in 2008. To see the video, go to http://q13fox. com/2014/02/24/ special-needs-studentsshine-bright-on-cheersquad/#axzz2uSpfmQOQ
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Mercer Island High School cheerleaders pose with their Sparkle counterparts at a recent event. Back row from left, Kirbi Phillips, Ethan Rouillard, Molly White, Meredith Wootton. Front row from left: Kelly Devine, Lizzy Maxwell, Danni Noonan, Megan Diamond, Megan Ingram, Tommy Schonander, Jeffrey Pimental, Danielle Katsman, and Julia MacDiarmid (Sparkle cheerleader not pictured: MacKenzie Johnson).
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around the world. mival gallery opening reception - first thursday: 5-8 p.m., Mar. 6, MIVAL, 2836, 8th Ave. S.E. Visit the MIVAL gallery to look, to be inspired, to shop, to meet and engage with unique works of art. All proceeds contribute to annual MIHS art scholarships. First Thursday of the month - Art and Gallery opening with food and drink to enjoy while viewing the new artworks and meeting the artists. Visit mival.org for more, or call 206-232-8148.
Probus club of mercer island meeting: 10:30 a.m., Mar. 5, Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Greg Russell, founding partner of the Bellevue-based law firm Peterson Russell Kelly PLLC, will discuss best practices in Estate Planning: Wills and trusts – knowing the difference and getting your documents in order. The public is welcome.
Thursday | 6 Mercer island Chamber luncheon: 12-1:15 p.m., Mar. 6, Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Former NBA/ABA player Swen Nater will speak at this month’s Chamber lunch. Swen has an amazing story about succeeding and rebounding. Sven was Rookie of the Year in 1974. Cost: $15 for members and $20 for non-members and members without reservations. Please call the Chamber office, 232-3404 or e-mail your reservation by Wednesday, Mar. 5 at 4 p.m. book talk - ‘The First 100 years’: 7 p.m., Mar. 6, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Suzy Lantz, president and Karen Lane, member and the book’s editor of the Women’s University Club of Seattle celebrate National Women’s History Month with a book talk hosted at Island Books. Suzy and Karen will be discussing the new Women’s University Club of Seattle history book, “The First 100 Years 1914~2014.” Let them take you back in time with a snapshot of historic events in Seattle and
friday | 7 french film on MI - ‘The Goat: La Chevre AKA Knock on Wood’: 6:30 p.m., Mar. 7, Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. The Mercer Island Sister City Association, the Mercer Island Arts Council and Aljoya will co-host this French comedy. Lance Rhodes, a featured scholar in the Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau, will provide introduction and post commentary for the film. Wine and cheese will be available at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby; the film will begin at 7:30 p.m.
sunday | 9 french travel and treasures - mercer island sister city association: 2-5 p.m., Mar. 9, Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Rick Steves’ best known Francophile and French travel expert, Steve Smith, will share travel information, featuring Paris and the regions near Thonon. Island Books and other businesses will represent their goods. Reservations
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lunch with ciscoe morris: 10:30 a.m., Mar. 10, Covenant Shores Fortuna Lodge Dining Room, 9150 Fortuna Drive. Mingling begins at 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. This year’s Guest Speaker is Ciscoe Morris, who hosts “Gardening with Ciscoe” on KIRO 97.3 FM radio and KING 5/NWCN television, and is the author of the best-selling gardening book ‘Ask Ciscoe.’ Cost: $26. RSVP by Mar. 1. For directions and shuttle information, visit mercerislandwomensclub. com.
wednesday | 12 basic principles of traditional chinese medicine: 2-3 p.m., Mar. 12, Aljoya, 2430
Events | ongoing ‘treasures in miniatures’ call for artists: ongoing through Mar. 20, MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Mercer Island Visual Arts League presents ‘Treasures in Miniatures’ a small format art show. Cash awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. There is an entry fee of $25. Find more at www. mival.org. parks and recreation volunteer senior golf driver: Parks and Recreation is begining to recruit volunteers for its April through October Volunteer Senior Golf Drive. Volunteer bus drivers are needed to drive senior age golf players in vans to local golf courses on Mondays, April through October. Volunteers must pass a driver’s test in a 14-passenger bus and attend a driver’s meeting. You can golf with the group and/or have lunch afterward. For more information call
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Katie Herzog at 206-2757862. parks and recreation early summer camp registration: ongoing Feb. 1 through May 30. Get a jump on Summer Day Camp registration! Register for Mini Mercers, Mercer Day Camp, or Mini Mercer Sports between Feb. 1 and 14 and receive $20 off your first camp, and entry into a drawing to receive half off your second camp. Register at myparksandrecreation.com or call/visit the Mercer Island Community & Event Center; 206-275-7861. The dilemma of humpty dumpty: ongoing, 7 p.m.
Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 through Mar. 16, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Humpty Dumpty’s story is so much more than sitting, falling, and feeling sore. What is it like to be on that wall? To watch the world and not join in at all? Mother Goose characters say hello to the egg on the wall they do not know. About the fall, watch and see. How Humpty’s rhyme came to be. An original play by YTN. Cost: $10. Best suited for audience members ages 3 through 8.
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Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
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76th Ave. S.E. Come learn the basic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it relates to seniors, from Dr. Kathleen Lumiere, DAOM, MAc, LAc, clinical supervisor and classroom instructor at Bastyr University. Healing is an educative process that involves understanding how disharmonies of the body/ mind occur and learning more rewarding ways to live. Refreshments will be served. Complimentary parking. RSVP at 206-538-6400.
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are required. Cost: $10 per person. Online registration is available at myparksandrecreation.com, Course #14832. SJFF Closing night - ‘Road to Eden’ film & concert with dan nichols: 3 p.m., Mar. 9, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Premiere of the locally-produced film “Road to Eden” about Jewish rocker Dan Nichols and his band, Eighteen. Afterward, Nichols and Eighteen will give an all-ages concert. Babysitting will be provided during the film, so the little ones are ready to rock out for the concert. Cost: $18 for members, $25 for guests and $18 for children.
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Islander Middle School, 8225 SE 72nd
7:45 a.m. -12:00 p.m. The Board will conduct a site visit at Islander Middle School (times are approximate) 7:45 - 8:20 a.m.
Breakfast with the staff
8:25 - 8:55 a.m.
Leadership Class visit (Room 210)
8:55 - 9:20 a.m.
Classroom visits
9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
Meet with parents (Library)
10:25 - 11:20 a.m.
Classroom visits
11:20 - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch/adjournment/closing
Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas
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COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |
206-232-4600
To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com
Seabeck
$3,750,000
Unique mansion on 8 acres with 500 ft of prime waterfront. Old world charm, dramatic views. One of a kind opportunity! #525084 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
JayMarc Homes
$1,449,950
New Northend 3815sf 5BR/4BA. Formal dining Office+large bonus room High end chefs kitchen w/Granite Gorgeous mill work. Attention to detail throughout. #551915 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Lk Forest Park
$630,000
HUGE duplex w/Lake views, use 75% of rental unit to qualify for your loan! Spacious 3br/3ba unit plus a 4BR/2.5BA 2nd unit. #513129 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557
Sandy Beach!
$3,250,000
Whidbey Island $2,450,000
Once in a lifetime location w/90 tax feet of wtft + add. footage as property meanders around the point. 4BR/2.25BA, chefs kit, separate apt + huge boathouse! #552862
Sunlight reflects off of the waters that front this special island home. Rare 210 ft. steel dock for your boat and pier fishing which is shared by only one neighbor #455424
Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722
Doug Shih 206-230-5364
JayMarc Homes
$1,399,950
Brand New Over 3114sf offers 4BR, 3 full baths+ 3/4 bath, distinctive formal dining, impressive den. ALL the amenities you’ve come to expect from JayMarc! #591108 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Floating Hm
$449,000
Charming Lake Union Floating Home on the desirable log foundation co-op dock. Nice position on the dock of the most adorable community on Lake Union. 1BR/1BA #478218 Doug Shih 206-230-5364
Lake View
$1,289,000
Throw away the lawn mower and lace up your walking shoes! This 2BR/1.75BA luxury boutique Meydenbauer condo is steps from shopping, restaurants, parks and more! #588871 Peggy Watkins 206-679-5444
-SHORT SALE-
$279,900
Lovely Seabeck rambler in excellent condition. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Tiered media room for movies or the big game! 3BR/2BA. #564198 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
VACANT LAND View + Build! SHORT SALE
$159,900
Small cabin w/ views of Lake Joy & mountains. 2 BR/1BA, kitchen, bonus room, living room back yard slopes to lake & dock. #401239 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557 James Shute 206-230-5421
New on Market
Virtual Tours
Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359
Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
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
Donna Murphy 206-669-5221
Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
$448,000 Mercer Island
Large residential building site in private, established area. Lk & Mt Rainier views. All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundary. #143651 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
$348,000
I-5 easy access, Build your dream home on 3 lots 5000sf each. Incredible Value. View of Lake Union, Minutes to lake, shops, restaurants, dog run, stair climb. #558010
Sunrise Views
Previews International
$398,000
Partial Lake view lot facing East. Backs to conservancy Tract for privacy. Road, utility stubs in place, paved access. Small cul-de-sac of 5 lots up off E Mercer. #83516
$450,000 MI Opportunity!
$1,580,000
Newcastle
$1,575,000
Impeccable
$925,000
North End
$738,000
-SHORT SALE-
$264,900
Beautifully updated 4BR/3BA on South End. Vaulted ceilings, hdwds, 2 fireplaces, 3 decks, bonus rm. Lovely private bkyd #591016 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414 Michael Scott 206-230-5455
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. #564177 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Custom View Home. Interior Brazilian cherry hdwd, granite, travertine, slate, Italian tile, limestone, dual A/C, wrought iron railing & custom millwork throughout. #540309 Doug Shih 206-230-5364
Solid 3BR/2BA w/ lovely gardens & partial city, lake & mtn view. Flat grassy yard. Western exposure. North End & Less than 10 minutes to Seattle. #524014 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
-SHORT SALE-
$184,000
Private drive ends at this cozy 3BR/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
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Don’t keep looking for that perfect home - you can build your dream home here! Serene lake views, quiet location, $$$ nbrhd. Information avail, call us! #455555
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Somerset
Another Masterpiece from Johnson Design Homes. Premium location with dramatic city, mountain and lake views. 5000sf, 4BR, 4 full baths, 2 half baths. #590931 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377 Scott MacRae 206-499-5766
$324,950
This vacant lot is a dramatic site for your new home. Arch sketches are for a multi-story plan; 2 lvls above the main garage lvl, & one lower lvl basement #552677 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557
Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580
Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093
We are passionate about insuring our clients have the best real estate experience possible. We help sellers through every step of the process required to get homes sold quickly and for top dollar. Part of this is an individualized marketing plan and staging. We provide basic staging and consultation as a part of our services to you as a seller. We also provide an individualized marketing plan that will showcase the property to the public as well as to agents throughout the Puget Sound region. We help buyers to clarify what they’re looking for and then assist them with purchases of vacation properties, condos, and residential homes from Mercer Island to Lynnwood/Edmonds. We are dedicated to enthusiastic & professional client representation. No one will work harder to help you achieve your real estate goals than our team.
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