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30th annual IMS Ski Swap is Saturday It is the 30th anniversary for the Islander Middle School’s annual Ski Swap. It will be held between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., Nov. 8, in the IMS gym and multipurpose room.

The legendary half-price sale begins at 3 p.m.

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Council reviews $329,000 ‘subsidy’ for Community Center

The Planning Commission meets tonight

By Katie Metzger

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Watch the Mercer Island Reporter for election results all week.

First results of the Nov. 4 General Election were posted

by King County Elections last night, Election Night (Nov. 4), at 8:15 p.m.

Updates to the counts will be posted each weekday evening at 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 25.

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King County Library Board votes to begin remodel but permits not complete

By Katie Metzger

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On Oct. 29, after a discussion about whether the Mercer Island Library remodel could be paused to allow for more time for community input, the Board of the King County Library System (KCLS) voted 3-2 to go ahead with the plans as they currently stand.

Concerns over the changes proposed by KCLS for the Island library, introduced in January, changed to alarm and then outrage over the past few months.

After several negotiations

between KCLS and the Mercer Island library committee and Library Board, both sides made concessions, but some Islanders say those changes weren’t enough.

A group called the Concerned Citizens for the Mercer Island Library organized this year to oppose the project. Members say that the remodel would waste taxpayer money and compromise the beauty and function of their community library.

Islanders voted on a $730,000 bond in 2004 for necessary updates. The proposed KCLS remodel would cost $3.4 million.

At the Oct. 29 meeting, KCLS Board President Jessica Bonebright said that it might be a good idea to wait for Mercer

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Island’s City Council to meet and give a clear statement, and reassess the situation at the board’s next meeting on Nov. 19.

Board member Rob Spitzer, who lives on Mercer Island, agreed. The board’s next meeting will occur after the new KCLS director is chosen.

“I feel personally that if the Mercer Island government spoke in a clear voice about concerns about the plan, then that would be reason enough for us to take another look,” Bonebright said.

“Giving it one more month would give us a better perspective of the position of the city government.”

Other board members thought pausing the project would send “mixed messages” and could harm the fiduciary health of the library system.

KCLS interim director Julie Acteson said the decisions about what to do with the library are KCLS’s, not the citizens’ or the City Council’s.

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The speaker is Washington State Attorney General, Bob Ferguson. Ferguson was elected in 2013. He was a member of the King County Council for 10 years.

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As Mercer Island starts to put together a master plan for its Community and Event Center (MICEC), several changes are already planned.

In past years, the MICEC has operated within a set dollar subsidy level established by the City Council, which was increased annually for inflation.

In 2013-14, the Council did not authorize the increase, requiring the MICEC budget to stay within the approved 2012 General Fund subsidy level of $329,000 annually.

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2015 Comprehensive Plan is key to the look and feel of the Island’s future

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What is a comprehensive plan? What does it matter?

The comprehensive plan is the starting point for any city planning process or decision. It is the centerpiece of local planning.

The Mercer Island Planning Commission will meet tonight to continue its discussion of the latest update to the City’s

Comprehensive Plan. The seven-member commission will review changes to the text and figures in three key sections of the document: the Introduction, Capital Facilities Element, and Utilities Element.

A “comprehensive plan”is policy statement of the governing body of a local government that interrelates six elements mandated by the Growth Management

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The 2004 Comprehensive Plan is the current adopted land use plan for the City of Mercer Island. The updated 2015 plan will guide the future growth and development of the city.

According to the draft plan, the city’s efforts to focus growth and revitalize the Town Center can already be seen through “targeted capital improvements and design standards to foster high quality development.”

But the city does not stand alone. The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has set targets for each community to accommodate future population and housing growth for the region. Each community is expected to take a share.

King County and the PSRC indicate that the City of Mercer Island must provide 2,000 additional housing units by 2031.

Many Islanders will note that there has already been

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a good deal of construction already. Between 2004 and 2014, eight mixed use projects were constructed in the Town Center. City data shows that more than 800 new housing units have been built on the Island since 2005.

According to George Steirer, planner for the City of Mercer Island, there is no question that the city must plan for more people to move here.

But the Comprehensive Plan can help us mitigate those impacts, he explained.

One example, and probably the most important, is the level of service (LOS) for designated streets and intersections. LOS is a grade set by wait times at intersections and other measures.

City staff and commissions have already been discussing downgrading the LOS for some intersections.

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Planning Commissioner Steve Marshall says this is the time to ask questions and suggest changes.

“If people in the community have issues with lot sizes or impervious surface coverage, they need to speak up,” he said.

He also points to LOS as being a key measure for controlling the impacts of growth.

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Water still safe, E. coli patient OK

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Public Health - Seattle & King County has been keeping track of reports of E. coli illness that could be related to Mercer Island water, after bacteria were discovered in the Island’s water supply last month.

Public Health reported a presumptive case of illness in an Island resident on Sunday Oct. 5. Results of lab tests ordered to identify the strain of E. coli that sickened the patient, and to determine whether the illness was water-related, were released last week.

The patient was confirmed to have HO157:H7 E. coli, which can cause gastrointestinal illness, but

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none of the water samples revealed contamination from the HO157:H7 strain.

The patient did not require hospitalization and has since made a full recovery, according to a city press release.

“With just one patient, it is not possible to confirm or deny a connection to the water system with absolute certainty,” according to the release.

Many other sources of E. coli contamination exist in the environment, and 20-30 patients contract E. coli in King County each year for a variety of reasons.

The findings, as well as more complex lab tests performed on the water supply, also revealed that no unusual clusters of illness were detected among Island residents.

“It’s possible that other people reported illness to their doctors, but not to Public Health,” said city communications manager

Ross Freeman.

Freeman said that doctors can do a simple test in their office. The Island resident was determined to be a “presumptive case” after this test, and then went through a more involved testing process overseen by Public Health.

Public Health pointed out that E. coli can come from a variety of sources other than water, including ground beef, unpasteurized milk and fresh produce. The patient reportedly had multiple sources of potential exposure.

The city, working with the state Department of Health, issued the ‘boil water’ advisories in late September and again in early October after bacteria were detected in routine water quality monitoring samples at several different locations.

The last advisory was lifted almost three weeks ago on Oct. 8, following multiple days of clear test results,

and with additional inspection protocols and boosted chlorination levels in place.

The source of the contamination has not been identified.

Sixty-two Island eateries were forced to close during the ‘boil water’ advisories while Public Health officials performed inspections.

Since the end of the incident, the city and the Chamber of Commerce have launched a “Dine Local” campaign to encourage community support of restaurants impacted by the incident.

The City Council will review the results of the investigation by water system specialists Confluence Engineering Group at its November meetings.

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After about 24 hours awake, impairment is equivalent to a BAC of 0.10%, higher than the legal limit in all states.”

Not only every driver in our state, but also our legislators and our judges need to understand the widespread seriousness of drowsy driving, and how many people are injured and killed by this pandemic each year.

Attitudes about drowsy driving need to change.

Before others are injured or killed by drowsy drivers, we urge our state legislators to put aside the bickering of partisan politics and to beef up Washington’s reckless driving laws to include penalties if a driver injures or kills someone after deliberately getting behind the wheel of a car after being awake over 20 to 22 hours. Or to find the vision and the guts to pass a specific drowsy driving law in Washington state like New Jersey’s “Maggie’s Law.”

drowsy | FROM 5 In 2006, our then 17-year old daughter, Mora, nearly died from multiple fractures and a traumatic brain injury caused by a driver who was awake for 24 hours and who had fallen asleep at the wheel of her car.

Several months after the accident, Mora was still in recovery and rehabilitation.

During that time, we talked with the nurses and caregivers about what caused Mora’s injuries. A few of the nurses said that they regularly work double shifts each week and drove home exhausted after being up nearly 24 hours.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that “cognitive impairment after being approximately 18 hours awake is similar to that of someone with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05%.

Yes, in some cases, an accident caused by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel may be harder to prove than drunk driving. But drowsy driving kills, injures and shatters lives just the same as drunk driving. Just ask the survivors. Ask the family and friends of those lost or injured last month or last year from the actions of a drowsy driver. Just ask our daughter.

We want all drivers in Washington to be aware of their level of fatigue or alertness before they get behind the wheel of a car; this week, during the busy holiday season, and throughout the year.

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fee for recreation classes and the city expects it to raise events and decreased oper- more revenue than the other ating hours. areas.

The MICEC’s primary The department still Due to budget challenges, the policy of setting a spe- source of funding is facil- expects to bring in 50-55 cific subsidy for MICEC is ity rental fees. Additional percent of its operating budcoming to an end next year. revenues are generated get, Fletcher said.

“It’s hard as a director to To balance funds across the through drop-in programs entire department, MICEC and membership passes for run a department when you treat one division differently operations will now be the fitness room.

The MICEC also leases than others,” Fletcher said. included in the overall Parks space to two childcare proAt the Oct. 20 meeting, and Recreation budget.

The MICEC will also viders, and serves as one of Councilmember Mike Cero maintain its current policy the community’s emergency said he thought removing the fixed of splitting facility usage shelters.

Facility subsidy 50/50 between recreational rental rates would make services and room rentals. financial MICEC revenues have have been informadoubled since 2008, increased a tion more according to the 2015-16 number of difficult to Preliminary Budget. Parks times since track. and Recreation Director the center “It’s a Bruce Fletcher said that to opened in keep that trend up, he may 2006. The Bruce Fletcher t r a n s p a r City Parks and Rec Director ency issue,” have to turn to the private 50/50 polCero said. sector, allocating more space icy is not “The comfor room rentals and less the norm for recreational programs or across Washington, Fletcher munity center is a center said. by itself, and it’s evaluated raising rental rates.

In other community by itself. The amount it gets “We are now going from a Community Center to centers, the most common subsidized is a good number a potential Convention practice is to let the recre- in judging its performance.”

Councilmember Debbie Center,” Fletcher said at ation staff provide unlimthe Oct. 20 Council meet- ited classes and programs Bertlin said she is opposed ing. “We have to continue and let the remaining rooms to the use of the word “subsidy” in reference to to having to look at raising open up for rentals.

“This would not work on General Fund support of rates. We can’t stay flat and Mercer Island because of departments like Parks and we can’t go backwards.”

The department has our high revenue goals and Recreation or Youth and Family Services. had to “make cuts or expectations,” he said.

Parks department opera“It implies that it’s not in charge more” for programs, Fletcher said. Many city tions are classified into three the inner core or central serdepartments are facing sim- areas: recreation, MICEC vices that we deliver, and is and parks maintenance. perhaps an area that could ilar funding issues.

MICEC staff recently Fletcher said the MICEC be de-prioritized or is less decreased instructor pay- shouldn’t be managed as important,” Bertlin said.

Youth and Family Services ments, increased the rental a separate entity, though and the Community Center are not self-sufficient, though the city is trying for NEW that, she said.

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overnor Jay Inslee has proclaimed Nov. 2-9 as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in Washington State. While this proclamation is a signifigant step towards drowsy driving awareness and prevention, there is much more that needs to be done to keep this pandemic off of our roads and highways. We must change attitudes about drowsy driving first.

On Oct. 4, the Issaquah Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that was being driven erratically in the Issaquah Highlands. An officer quickly found the car parked in the Safeway parking lot. The driver was fast asleep. When he was woken up and interviewed, he told IPD he had been working almost 72 hours straight before he got behind the wheel of his car to go home.

While in line at the bank recently, I heard a conversation between a customer and a bank teller.

The customer told of his recent extreme sports bike trip in the Cascades. He then casually said that he had been up for over 24 hours before he drove back over Snoqualmie Pass to his home in Bellevue. The somewhat macho tone of the biker was as if driving while tired was also part of his extreme sport. And the teller was impressed.

A co-worker has a second job in addition to her “day job.”

She mentioned that many times each week she only got around four hours of sleep each night. When she drove home from her “moonlighting” job at two or three in the morning, she was usually very tired. But she said, “it was a straight line on the freeway,” and that she knew the way home — even when exhausted.

‘Driving with little or no sleep is seen by some as a badge of honor’

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We moved to Mercer Island in June 2012. We love this house and our neighborhood. We are on a bus line, our daughter was able to walk to West Mercer and we are a 10 minute walk from downtown. Last year we gutted and remodeled our house.

Landscaping is next year. Everything is great. We love the farmers market, nature walks outside our front door and great low traffic cycling on the Island. BUT this is the second time our mailbox has been destroyed by a hit and run driver. Obviously this is a drag for us, but it raises serious concerns about safety on the island. Not sure if there is a larger story here about street lighting, personal responsibility or planning on so called “hot corners.” The MI police came quickly and took information and we will make an insurance claim - just so frustrating!

Jane Hargraft

45 years and no progress!

I have lived on MI for 45 years, been through numerous power outages, some up to 10 days, but I find it distressing that in 45 years we have made zero progress. Windstorms are a fact of life in the NW. When will we begin to underground the power or at least the troublesome parts of the power grid.

This is not a new concept. Western Europe buried their power years ago.

It is very successful. The trimming

program is a joke, costs thousands of dollars, and is not successful. The reply is always that it costs a lot of money and takes time. If the city can seriously suggest that we solarize MI, which is not cheap and does not work when the power is out or at night or that we all buy generators, which are inefficient and expensive.

Why has it not required Puget Sound Energy to develop a plan and program for undergrounding the power for MI. If you do not develop a plan, you will never make progress. The individual home owner can do nothing with Puget Power. The city has to require a plan or wait 45 more years hoping the problem will go away. There is a solution, but it requires leadership. It will require time and money but little by little there can be progress.

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I-594 opinion dismissive of gun owners’ rights This is in response to Ms. Jaecks’ letter and the “Rights and Rules” opinion piece written by editor, Mary L. Grady in the Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 edition of the Mercer Island Reporter.

I-594 has been promoted as a means to “close the gun show loophole” by requiring a background check of anyone purchasing a firearm. Yet, much of the proposed initiative refers to a “transfer” rather than a “sale or purchase.” “Transfer, means the intended delivery of a firearm to another person without consideration of payment or promise of payment including, but not limited to, gifts and loans” Section (2) (25), I-594.

As someone who has experience owning and handling guns, I am often asked to share that experience with others. Also, my personal practical experience and knowledge is enhanced through the exchange and sharing of my personal firearms with other responsible adults of my own choosing.

Under I-594, I am NOT free to responsibly exercise dominion and control over my personal property without government control and oversight? Was this really what was intended for this initiative?

Finally, I know that many of my neighbors are passionate about this topic. While I disagree with many of the inherent concepts, I respect their rights to engage in spirited discourse.

The rude and dismissive tone in the “Rights and rules” opinion has no place in a considered and respectful exchange of ideas.

It is hard to get, “too concerned about the possible trampling of rights regarding gun ownership”.

“Will it be a hassle to get a gun or let your brother-in-law borrow it? Yeah – well so. Tough.”

To the author of that opinion.

“I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it”. - Voltaire Please don’t so casually dismiss my rights.

Jeff Geoghagan For space, this letter was edited from its original form. See it in its entirety in our letters section online at mi-reporter. com.

What is the most important issue on the November ballot?

“I-594, because I think they need to do something about gun control.”

“The two related to gun background checks, because of the recent shootings..”

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News briefs Time to nominate the ‘Business of the Year’ It is time to nominate that special business for the Mercer Island Chamber’s Business of the Year Award.

There are many unsung heroes among the businesses in our community. They support other local businesses, donate to school events and to events that support our non-profit organizations and help with service club projects, to name just a few ways in which they are generous.

Businesses do not need to be a member of the Chamber to be considered. Criteria for the award include: How has business made a significant impact of Mercer Island’s economic vitality, and How business has brought value and benefit to the community.

Past winners include: Studio 904, Auto Spa, North Mercer QFC, Tatters, Albertsons of

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Mercer Island, Mercer Island Florist, Island Books, Aljoya and Island Crust Café.

Download the form using the link below.

Forms are also available in the Chamber office, as well as at the next Chamber luncheon.

The deadline to submit nominations is Nov. 18.

If you have any questions call the Chamber office, 232-3404.

For more, visit http:// www.mercerislandchamber.com/.

families continue to struggle with the continued fallout from the economic downturn,” said MIYFS Family and Emergency Assistance Coordinator Cheryl Manriquez.

Everyone is invited participate to make this year’s holiday season a little brighter for children and families in need.

Sponsors are confidentially matched with a qualified Island family. If interested call Manriquez at 275-7869.

Sponsors are asked to register before Nov. 10.

Help a needy Island family this MI Visual Arts League Holiday holiday Show begins Mercer Island Youth and Family Services are looking for families, businesses or groups who wish to sponsor a family that needs assistance over the holidays. Sponsors are needed by Nov. 10.

“The need for support on the Island remains high: the last several years, we have assisted approximately 100 children, as

The annual winter MIVAL arts show began Nov. 3. It will continue through Dec. 19, at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center Gallery.

An Artists’ Reception is 6:30 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. For more, go to www.mival. org.

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in the towel last week after remodel plans. almost all of the Mercer Grausz said that not havIsland Library Board’s ing a sprinkler system is a “We’re at the point pretty modest requests in safety concern. Smith said where we need to go ahead regard to the children’s area that the plans can be modiand renovate,” Acteson were summarily rejected. I fied to include sprinklers, said. “The Mercer Island have to tell you that was but that installing them could extend closure time Library is part of the King really disheartening.”

Twelve other Islanders, from seven months to 12 County Library System. It doesn’t just serve Mercer including many Concerned or 13 months.

After the vote, the Island residents. It serves Citizens, also addressed residents across the entire the KCLS Board, asking Islander group was surfor a moraprised and county.” disappointBonebright said she torium on ed by the has sympathy for Mercer building.

G r e g result. They Island’s perspective about discussed the remodel, that less may S m i t h , the option be more, “if that’s truly KLCS direcof de-annexwhat the city speaking in a tor of faciliing from ties manageclear voice is saying.” the library “Up to this point, there’s ment servicsystem. A been a lot of anecdotal es, said that petition to communication around if directed establish a that,” Bonebright said, ref- to put the Julie Acteson city library, erencing the stances taken project on he Interim Director KCLS with 170 sigby individual councilmem- pause, natures, was bers, including Dan Grausz would have sent to the to withdraw and Mike Cero.

The Council has not his permit application from State Attorney General in taken an official position the city and cancel the bid mid-August.

In anticipation of the on the issue yet, and decid- process. The permits were ed to work through the set to be approved on Attorney General’s ruling, Friday Oct. 31, with bids the Concerned Citizens are Library Board.

At the KCLS Board coming in Tuesday Nov. 4, looking at Islanders’ annual property tax payments meeting, Grausz said that he said.

Development Services to KCLS. opposition to the library The library costs about model has been “main- Group Director Scott Greenburg said on Oct. 31 $2.9 million a year to run stream.”

“There are people oppos- that his staff still had some and Islanders pay approxiing it now who I have to tell questions about the permit mately $5 million, according to a press release sent you, I never thought would application.

There are other points by Cero on Oct. 14. have opposed this project,” If the Attorney General Grausz said. “Even those of of contention. Repairs that us who have been out there are needed for the build- approves the de-annexing working to find common ing, including a sprinkler initiative, the library issue ground with KCLS threw system, are not part of the may be on the February 2015 ballot. On the current schedule, that will be after Free the library is closed and estimates construction begins.

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According to the agenda, the Council may consider writing a letter to the KCLS Board requesting a pause until a new director is in place.

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THEFT: A 71-year-old male

65-year-old male reported that his 23-year-old son had stopped breathing and was unconscious at the 3200 block of 90th Place S.E. The fire department determined upon arrival that it was the result of a heroin overdose.

The victim was revived and transported to Overlake Medical Clinics.

on Brook Bay Road reported that his bank informed him of several charges to his credit card that he did not make, of approximately $3,500 in charges around south King County. He said that he still has the card and canceled the account, but doesn't know how his information was compromised.

OCT. 21

PROWLING: A 22-year-old

WARRANT ARREST: Police transferred a 26-year-old male from King County Jail with a Mercer Island arrest warrant (theft third degree, amount of bail $5,000) to Issaquah City Jail.

Seattle man called to report a prowl that occurred in the week prior at the 4300 block of 89th Avenue S.E. His driver's side window was broken and a set of golf clubs was stolen from the trunk.

FRAUD: The identities of two victims, a 55-year-old male and 47-year old female at the 7200 block of North Mercer Way, were stolen.

They were recently notified by their accountant that someone had fraudulently filed income taxes using their information. Police said there may be a possible connection to similar fraud cases through the Catholic Archdiocese.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Police cited a 35-year-old Renton man in a silver Mazda van at the 7600 block of S.E. 22nd Street for operating a vehicle with illegal plates. The plates, which were issued in Oregon for a red Pontiac Grand Am, were removed to be submitted for destruction.

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BURGLARY: A 62-year-old Island woman had gone to Hawaii with a female friend, and returned to find that her vehicle, which had been parked in the driveway and her car keys, which were left inside the house, were also missing. Her house had been entered through a basement window and the only items missing from her house were those belonging

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FRAUD: A 62-year-old Island man at the 7700 block of S.E. 78th Street reported that a 2013 tax return was filed using his information. The amount of loss is unknown.

PROWLING: A 44-year-old female at the 3400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. reported that her vehicle, which was left unlocked, was prowled.

Her wallet and $6 in change from the center console were stolen.

FRAUD: A Mercer Island police officer was contacted by the bank and told that his city-issued US Bank Visa card was used in three fraudulent transactions in a City of Kent Fred Meyer for a total of $584.87. A fourth transaction was denied for $650.51.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 | PAGE 7 circumstance investigation that a burglary occurred at the 7500 block of S.E. 28th Street. The victim was a 61-year-old female. The front door was forced open and $2,785 of property, including jewelry and currency, was stolen.

COLLISION: A vehicle was

traveling westbound in stop and go traffic at the 8100 block of North Mercer Way when it was struck from behind by another vehicle.

The other driver did not pull over. The driver who was hit had slight neck pain but refused aid on two offers.

COLLISION: There was a three car back-up at the intersection of Island Crest Way and 82nd Avenue S.E. when a 16-year-old said she could not stop in time to avoid the collision.

BURGLARY: It was discovered during a suspicious

Bettie Skinner Romppanen

Bettie Skinner Romppanen of Mercer Island, lovingly referred to by her family as “Queen Bettie”, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on October 29, 2014 in her daughter’s home in Renton.

She passed surrounded by a few close family members after a long, hard fight with a series of life-threatening ailments.

From the moment she arrived in this world on January 6, 1936 in Seattle, she represented kindness, love and laughter to all whom she befriended. To meet her was to love her and to love her was a true joy.

Bettie was an extremely devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and loved spending time with her family more than anything in the world. She was always good for a laugh with her quick wit and endless amounts of spunk and sass.

Bettie loved to travel, taking many notable trips and seeing beautiful sights from all around the world. She really enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, in fact, she made numerous trips to various Hawaiian islands throughout her life. She loved to take cruises, and her favorites took her down the Mexican coast and through the Panama Canal as well as a 16-day trip through the rivers of Europe. Her most treasured cruise, though, was one she took with her family up and down the coast of Alaska. She was a huge fan of the Pacific Northwest and enjoyed many trips to British Columbia, Oregon and California. She also split her time between two homes for 16 years, spending summers in her home on Mercer Island and the winters in a second home in Palm Desert, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank “Skip” Skinner, and survived by her husband Paul Romppanen.

She is also survived by her siblings Billy Thompson and Carole Mickelson and her children Bob Skinner (Brenda), Barbara (Chuck) Markarian, Laurie Romppanen Malmfeldt (Scott Ruggles), and Eric (Sharon) Romppanen.

Bettie’s grandchildren were her crowning achievement. She loved each and every one of her eight grandchildren: Brooke (LaMar) Sellers, Kendel Skinner,Tyler (Mackenzie) Romppanen, Sarah (Dan) Gruenberg, Tyler and Jason Markarian, and John and David Malmfeldt; and three great-grandchildren: Tyson, Taylin and Trey Sellers.

There will be a celebration of Bettie’s life held at New Life Church, 15711 152nd Ave SE, Renton, on November 8, 2014 at 11 am. Please go to: http://bit.ly/1tsEWAJ for more information on the memorial. There will also be a family only graveside ceremony at Sunset Hills Cemetery.

Her family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Bettie’s honor to the American Cancer Society. We extend our heartfelt thanks to New Life Church for their prayers and generosity during this difficult time.

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OCT. 24 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A 41-year-old male at the 7000 block of 80th Avenue S.E. said that his rear door was scratched, but did not wish to name any suspects.

FORGERY: A 43-year-old male at the 7000 block of 93rd Avenue S.E. reported that someone stole his mail, which was a letter from the King County Tax Department in reference to a refund check. He never received the letter or check but was notified by County

officials that the check was sent to him at an address in Hawaii.

OCT. 25 COLLISION: Police responded to a collision at the intersection of East Mercer Way and S.E. 36th Street. One driver thought she saw the light turn green and that the cars in front of her had accelerated, running into the car in front of her and pushing it into the car in front of it.

She was cited for driver inattention.

Gwendolyn Zerie Kuhn

December 29, 1931 - October 27, 2014

Gwen Kuhn, 82, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2014 of complications from a stroke. She was surrounded by her three children and held in the hearts of countless friends and extended family.

She is remembered as an independent spirit who loved an adventure, her church, and her beloved family and friends. She had softness in her presence that made you feel welcome, and a kindness about her that was contagious. And yet, Gwen was a fighter. She knew what she stood for and was a pillar of strength.

Gwen was born in Seattle on December 29, 1931. She was raised in the Northwest and continued on to raise her family here. She attended Franklin High School and went on to work at the City of Seattle where she met Carl Kuhn in her early 20’s and was married on May 29, 1954. Together they built their home on Mercer Island that Gwen resided in until her illness. In 1957, they welcomed their first of four children – Scott. Over the next 10 years, they welcomed Kris, Doug, and Karen.

Gwen filled her days with raising her four beautiful and energetic children. Gwen’s strength and patience became clear to all during the time she remained home raising the four young kids while Carl was serving in Vietnam for a year.

She served her community well including the PTA, Mercer Island Women’s Club, Mercer Island Republican Women, Precinct Committee member, and Mercer Island Presbyterian church (since 1959!) serving in the choir, as a Deacon and Stephen Minister, and in many other ways. She was a faithful neighbor for 58 years, an active lady, and a giving, loving and compassionate grandma and mom. Some of her favorite memories are from time spent together with family in Mexico and at the family home on Vashon.

In her retirement years, Gwen kept active with the above as well as Golf, Out to Lunch Bunch, attending her grandchildren’s events and babysitting pleasures, Husky football games, the 5th Avenue and Village Theaters, and a bundle of friendships which she honored and dearly enjoyed.

Gwen loved to travel with friends - and in her 80’s was known to kiss stingrays and ride the longest and tallest zip line in the world. What a gal! What a life!

Gwen is survived by her son Scott (Cathy) of Bellevue,WA, daughters Kris (Archie) of Bellevue, WA, Karen (Philipp) of Mercer Island, WA, and her daughter-in-law Dana of Selah, WA. She leaves behind her amazing 8 grandchildren – Rachael, Sophie, Dain, Peter, Caleb, Jack, Carl & Amelie. She was predeceased by her sister, Charlotte, her husband Carl, and her son Doug (she has a big rooting section for her in heaven!)

Her niece, Cherie (Jim) and family are special to her as well.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, November 9th at 1:00pm at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 8605 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the MUSIC memorial fund at MIPC. Arrangements

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Their daughter, Elizabeth, graduated from James Edward College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Charleston, South Carolina on May 15, 2014.

Nesiya Penski was born Aug. 7, 2014 at Evergreen Hospital in Bellevue to parents Yaffa and Aron Penski of Mercer Island.

Nesiya joins siblings Bella, 14, Chaz, 11 and Max, 9.

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Thirty years ago Kris and Ed Dobbyn, like many parents, loved skiing with their two girls. But they did not love the sticker shock for proper fitting gear and clothes each year.

They were thrilled some parents at the middle school organized a chance to bring gently used ski gear and sell to other parents for a reasonable price.

They soon realized that if enough families joined in the swap, then there would be a wider selection. The idea took hold and year after year dedicated volunteers spend months putting

Free classes for preschoolers at YTN in November YTN is offering a Class and Coffee Sampler in November for students ages three to five.

Try out a class at Youth Theatre Northwest for free this November. The classes are Tuesdays between 2 and 3 p.m. and Wednesdays between 4 and 5 p.m. Parents are invited to stay while enjoying a cup of coffee.

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This year will mark the 30th year the sale has been held. Kris’ daughter Becky and her husband Dave McKenna will join the tradition looking for gear for their two boys, Ryan and Colin.

The one day sale is between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., Nov. 8 at Islander Middle School. The Half Price sale is from 4 until 5 p.m. Find new and gently used ski, snowboard, alpine gear and clothing for all ages. There Ruth Hartnup / Flickr are trained staff to help find This photo entitled “Little Pink Skier” was taken at Whistler just the right size boot, ski in British Columbia on March 9, 2014. and pole. Sturtevant’s will be there with truckloads of site, www.mi-skiswap.com, from 3 until 7 p.m. Find new gear and clothing, too. to register and then bring answers to your questions Sell or donate your sports your items to the middle about selling, shopping and gear to the sale. Go to the school on Thursday from volunteering at the website, Ski and Sports Swap web- 3 until 6:30 p.m. or Friday www.mi-skiswap.com.

Covenant Shores hosts second Clergy Appreciation Event

the chance to experience what it’s like to be a part of the “Stars on Stage” series. Students will experience speaking in front of a group, working as a team and expressing emotions.

Wednesday classes offer a taste of the “Tale Spin and Magical Adventure” series. While immersed in the story-world, they help create characters, use teamwork and create the story as they go.

Call 232-4145, ext. 100 or email registrar@youththeatre.org to reserve a free spot.

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A capacity crowd filled The Lodge Dining Room at the Second Annual Clergy Appreciation Lunch at Covenant Shores on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The event, sponsored by the chaplain’s office and the Spiritual Life Committee, honored pastoral representatives from the 20 area churches at which Covenant Shores residents hold their membership. The clergy appreciation program is an effort of the Mercer Island retirement community to keep pace with Clergy Appreciation Month, observed nationwide each October.

The theme for this year’s program was “It’s a Wonderful Calling” and featured Karolyn Grimes, the child actor who played Zuzu Bailey in the 1946 film “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Grimes, who also played a PK (pastor’s kid) in 1947 film “The Bishop’s Wife,”

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Father Patrick Freitag and Deacon Frank Di Girolamo from St. Monica Church along with former child actor and now film historian, Karolyn Grimes, attended the Clergy Appreciation Event at Covenant Shores on Oct. 29. reflected on how the church nurtured her notso-wonderful childhood, in which both her parents died before she reached high school.

Each clergy member received a copy of the book “Finding God in It’s a Wonderful Life” written by Chaplain Asimakoupoulos and was offered a personal tour of the lakeside retirement campus.

Grimes, who lives in Port Orchard, is in much demand as a film historian and speaker.

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Eleven Eleven Society Convenes again in 2014.

It’s close to that time again, the time to break out the flight jackets and fatigues, to gather and swap some old stories, regale ourselves with how cool we were, and definitely tip a few to honor the cause.

Your social committee has again decided to make the venue the Roanoke on Mercer Island (same as last year), which is conveniently located on the north end of the island just off I-90. Veteran’s Day falls on Tuesday this year, so it’s a great way to shorten the work week.

Expect the first of the graying eagles to assemble around 1630 or so. The Roanoke usually has some special promotion for Veteran’s Day and I know something is in the works, though I don’t know the details yet.

I’m sure by now you know the rules: You must be or have been a Veteran; you must have slept with a Veteran; or you just want to sleep with a Veteran. Or just ignore the rules.

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4BR/3.5BA featuring an open great room w/ lg. gourmet kitchen & island, 10ft ceilings, 3 car garage & so much more! Neighborhood of Midtown Court.

Lou or Lori 206.949.5674 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/15972

Desirable W. Bellevue $2,199,998

10267 NE 21st Place, Bellevue. Inviting leaded glass entry graces the elegant foyer of this 4BR/4.75BA home. Exterior stone accents, high ceilings, impeccable floor-plan, striking kitchen w/granite, & balcony off master are just a few of its well-designed features.

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11656 Arrow Point Dr. NE. Bainbridge Island beauty. 4BR, 4665 sqft and a floating dock ½ way down Manzanita Bay, protected from winter southern storms. Designed for entertaining inside and out. Approximately 6 miles to the ferry.

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7375 80th Place SE. Work is done & the house is ready! This 4BR/2.5BA home was just repainted, has new carpets & freshly refinished hdwds; as well as new kitchen cabinetry, appliances, and granite slab counters & island. Take a Look!

Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/36442

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$1,150,000

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Unique in style…Timeless in design…

Nestled on 10 private acres. Secluded, custom built, home presents abundant quality features: 4 zone geothermal heating/ac, electronic gated entry, and so much more!

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Urban Retreat

$699,000

7715 201st St. SE, Snohomish. 5BR/2.5BA home w/newly remodeled kitchen w/granite counters, designer glass mosaic backsplash & ss appliances. Sport court, fire pit, hot tub, huge patio & deck. Perfect for today’s lifestyle.

Daryl Summers 206.697.0162 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/66698

7119 135th Place SE, Newcastle. Opportunities in this marvelous neighborhood are rare & timeless architecture give this fantastic well cared for 4BR/2.5BA home immediate appeal. Minutes away from shopping, restaurants, galleries, I-405 & I-90.

Petra H. Walker 206.715.5677 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/663014

Shadow Creek Home $529,500

New on Market

7904 NE 195th St, Kenmore. This 5BDBD/2.75BA home boasts a grand foyer w/ hardwoods overlooked by an iron railing staircase. Granite kitchen counter-tops & gourmet gas cooking range. Gas fireplace in family room & master. 3 car garage.

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$360,000

701 Galer St #408, Seattle. Spectacular 1 bd + den w/rare floorplan, largest 1 bd unit in Nautica. Outstanding Lake Union & city views from your own private deck. Plenty of natural light, updated finishes. 1 garage space. Amazing location!

Gloria Lee 206.409.7277 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/63961

Meydenbauer Bay Views $735,000

331 101st Ave SE, Unit 301-D, Bellevue.

2BR/1.75BA top floor, end-unit condo w/access & views of Meydenbauer Bay. This former model unit has amazing natural light & great flow. Amenities include: pool, private main floor entry, small boat launch, ample parking & more!

Immaculate Magnolia Home

$725,000

Coveted First Hill

$725,000

Gloria Wolfe 425.922.7675 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/20018

2515 Piedmont Place W, Seattle. Brilliant natural light accents the features of this renovated 3BR/1.75BA home. Extensive upgrades throughout: hardwoods on upper/ lower levels, granite countertops, custom outdoor grill & more!

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2460 73rd Ave SE. Don’t miss the fantastic opportunity on MI’s coveted First Hill!

Overlook the lake, downtown Bellevue & downtown Mercer Island. Build your dream home & take in all the sun & light. Easy freeway access.

Sandra Levin 206.949.2845 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/35727

Mercer Island Rambler $699,000

Luxurious Townhome $695,000

Undiscovered Gem $649,000

2249 80th Ave SE. 3 BR w/ big master suite.

2 full baths, office/den off eat-in kitchen, oak hardwoods, double-pane windows. Lg. level sunny backyard & patio. Updated! Close to I-90, downtown, shopping & comm. center.

Tony Salvata 206.915.8672 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/72227

Investment Opportunity

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11830 78th Ave S, Seattle. Opportunity to own a 5BR/1.75BA home w/partial views of Lake Washington; or build your dream on an included “ready to build on” level lot. Two in One Price!

Lisa Nguyen 206.718.6553 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/16008

1857 10th Ave NE. Luxurious Issaquah Highlands Chalet style townhome. Grand 2-story entry leads into lg open kitchen w/ a great room that is wonderful for entertaining. Enjoy western views from deck off great rm & patio off lower bonus rm. Move-in Ready!

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/42972

5221 88th Ave SE. Great site for a new home but livable as is. This spacious 3BD/1.5BA updated Rambler sits on a large private lot.

Clean home w/new hardwood floors and updates in the kitchen & bathrooms.

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Betty DeLaurenti 206.949.1222 Martin Weiss 425.417.9595 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/31099

Charming Beacon $325,000 Hill Home

5811 16th Ave S, Seattle. Lovely traditional, charming 2BD/1.75BA home on Beacon Hill.

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North-end Condo

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Islander girls, boys race to state meet | Prep cross country

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

Mercer Island’s girls and boys cross country teams shared one common goal this season: make it to the state meet as a team. On Thursday, both teams saw that goal come to fruition.

Mercer Island cross country advanced both its girls and boys teams to the state meet, with both teams finishing in the top six at the Sea-King 3A district championships Thursday, Oct. 30 at

Lower Woodland Park. The boys finished third overall, while the girls finished fourth.

Upon seeing the official scores posted and realizing both teams had advanced, an ecstatic coach Erica Hill tore down the field at Lower Woodland to alert her athletes.

“I’m so impressed with these kids, they are amazing,” Hill said.

“I’ll never forget driving over to Pasco last year with [state qualifiers] Dylan [Lesko] and Nathan

[Gallatin] and Cece [Rosenman] and Alexa [Bauman] and they all said, ‘We’re not doing this by ourselves next year, let’s make sure we have a team here.’ And they did it.

This is so exciting.”

Dylan Lesko was the top finisher for the Mercer Island boys, coming in sixth at 16:12.60.

Nathan Gallatin finished 25th (16:53.34), Teddy Larkin was 32nd (17:06.59), Ben Vandenbosch was 34th (17:08.75) and Sean Bender took 36th (17:11.02).

Nathan Hale’s Stuart Smith won the 3A boys district title with a time of 15:55.36.

For the girls, Cece Rosenman finished 10th (19:32.40), Alexa Bauman was 22nd (19:56.65), Kayla Lee was 28th (20:05.20) and Mary Rose Vu was 33rd (20:22.49).

Lakeside’s Andrea Masterson won the girls title at 17:47.14.

Going into Thursday’s district meet, Hill said the chances of both teams advancing was any-

thing but certain.

She saw both of her teams go into districts last year with state meet aspirations, with neither moving on.

“I think we were both on the bubble,” Hill said. “You hope that everybody has a great day and you never want to assume it’s a sure thing. You hope that they all show up and go for it, and they did.”

The 3A state cross country meet will be Saturday, Nov. 8 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.

Islanders show Bellevue who deserves title

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

Generally, it’s not good to give out trophies before sporting events, especially with opponents watching who believe said trophy is rightfully their own.

As the Mercer Island volleyball team watched Bellevue receive the 2014 KingCo 3A regular season title before the two teams squared off for the league’s tournament championship, the Islander players looked around at each other with knowing glances and smiles. They knew what they were going to do. Four sets of volleyball later, they did just that.

Mercer Island beat Bellevue 3-1 to win the

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Mercer Island’s Maeve Murdoch swims the 100 Fly Oct. 30 at the KingCo 3A girls swim tournament.

Girls swim tops at KingCo tourney

By Joseph Livarchik

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Mercer Island’s Jemma Yeadon goes up for a spike against Bellevue during the 3A KingCo Tournament championship Nov. 1 at Juanita High School.

Mercer Island girls swim and dive began its postseason push for a sixthstraight state championship last week, winning the KingCo 3A girls swim tournament Nov. 1 at the University of Washington.

Mercer Island won with a team score of 735, best-

ing runner-up Newport (460) and third-place Skyline (433).

The Islanders won five of the competition’s 12 events, including the first two of the day. The team of Sabrina Kwan, Maeve Murdoch, Sofija Raisys and Sammie Edwards won

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Islanders use big third quarter to break away from Totems

By Joseph Livarchik

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Mercer Island football was looking to celebrate its seniors with a big game in its league finale against Sammamish Friday at Islander Stadium. While it took awhile to get going, the Islanders got the effort they were looking for with big plays from (who else?) its seniors.

After a sluggish first half, the Islanders used a threetouchdown third quarter to break away from the Totems, beating Sammamish 35-13.

“I think our guys at the beginning of the game were a little bit distracted, but they persevered,” coach Brett Ogata said after the game. “At halftime they refocused, they regrouped and did a great job.”

Both teams found the end zone on their respective opening possessions, with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Alfonso Gonzalez to Jack Counihan putting Mercer Island on the board midway through the first quarter. Sammamish responded with Colton Boyle finding Kyle Tracy on a nine-yard touchdown pass to even the score early in the second quarter.

But neither team managed to score again until after the break, when touchdowns from three Mercer Island seniors put the game out of reach. Jack Vassau rumbled into the end zone

The Oct. 29 issue of the Reporter incorrectly reported Rafa Gonzalez-Posada and Christian Anderson competing against Charlie Williams and Ben Elliott in

from six yards out to give the Islanders a 14-7 lead with 7:51 left in the third quarter. On the Islanders’ next possession, Gonzalez found George Pallis from four yards out. Then with the clock winding down and the Totems trying to convert 4th-and-4 just inside midfield, a 60-yard pick-six by Counihan on the final play of the third quarter gave the Islanders a commanding 28-7 lead.

Ogata said the Islanders missed big plays like Counihan’s in the first half.

“We were playing good defense but we weren’t making big plays,” he said. “In the second half, we had the big pick-six by Counihan, we probably should’ve had another one with Eric

Game notes

their league tournament’s doubles finals. The two doubles teams competed in the semifinals, not the finals.

In the By The Numbers section, the Mercer Island-

Lake Washington girls soccer box score showed two different final scores.

Lake Washington won the game, 1-0.

The Reporter regrets the errors.

Kim that was called back.

Offensively, we made so many mistakes in the first half with holding penalties, bad snaps, miscounts on our snap counts, things like that. We got those adjusted and we were a lot better.”

Mercer Island will take on Bellingham’s Sehome Mariners at 7 p.m. Friday at Islander Stadium.

With his third-quarter touchdown pass to Pallis, Gonzalez broke Mercer Island’s single-season touchdown pass record, throwing his 23rd of the year. Gonzalez wasn’t done, throwing his 24th in the fourth quarter on a 24-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Caputo.

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Mercer Island midfielder Julia Meade (far right) prepares to pass against Bellevue Oct. 30 at Bellevue High School. The Islanders fell to the Wolverines, 2-0.

MI girls soccer finishes third in KingCo

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

Amidst howling winds and pouring rain, Mercer Island girls soccer finished its season falling 2-0 to Bellevue in the KingCo league finale Thursday, Oct. 30 at Bellevue High School.

Even though it was the Islanders’ second loss of the week, and even though they were tired and soaked, the Islanders had reason to smile, as their focus shifted to the postseason. Finishing third in the KingCo 3A/2A standings, Mercer Island was scheduled to take on Interlake Monday, Nov. 3 after the

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“The girls are pumped for it,” coach Ryan Camden said Thursday after the Bellevue game. “We always say it’s a new season when the playoffs start, and so tomorrow we start training and get ready for the playoffs.”

Interlake finished sixth in league standings, and the Islanders won both of their games against the Saints this year, both 2-0 victories. The winner of Monday’s lose-out game will take on the loser of the matchup between Bellevue and Lake Washington.

Camden said his players would prepare for the post-

season with the same training they’ve done throughout the season, as their philosophy in his first year as coach hasn’t changed: work to get better everyday and seek perfection on the soccer pitch.

“I always say we win our games in the practices, so if we have a good practice, we’ll have a good game,” Camden said. “We’ve been telling the girls that we’re looking for perfection and perfection all over the field, and as a team that’s what we’re working towards.

Once we can get to that perfection style of soccer, we’re going to welcome anybody we play.”

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

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SJCC EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10-11:30 a.m.,

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Thursday, Nov. 6, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. The Early Childhood School at the Stroum Jewish Community Center welcomes all families – Jewish and non-Jewish – with children ages 3 months to five years. Interested parents are invited to visit the Early Childhood School at the Stroum Jewish Community Center to take a tour of the facility. For more information, contact Christy Nason, Mercer Island Early Childhood School Administrative Assistant, at ChristyN@sjcc.org or 206388-0825.

M.I. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON: 12-1:15 p.m.,

Thursday, Nov. 6, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson will be the speaker at the November 6th Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon. The meeting is open to the public. Call the Chamber office, 232-3404 to make your reservation. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers.

FRIDAY | 7 FALL CLASSICS ON FILM:

Sleeper (Woody Allen, 1973).

7:30-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, Aljoya Theatre 2430 76th Ave S.E. Presented by the Mercer Island Arts Council and hosted by Aljoya. All films are introduced and Q&A led by film historian Lance Rhoades. Free and open to the public.

Refreshments provided courtesy of Aljoya. For more, contact Amber Britton at

9:00am - Worship and programs for all ages

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EVENTS | UPCOMING

MERCER ISLAND UTILITY BOARD MEETING: 7 p.m., Tuesday,

Nov. 11, City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. The Mercer Island Utility Board is an advisory board to the City Council on matters regarding all utilities on the Island. The Utility Board meets, as needed, on the second Tuesday of the month. For more, contact Asea Sandine at asea.sandine@mercergov.org.

SKI AND SPORTS SWAP: 8 a.m.

- 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, Islander Middle School, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Established by the IMS PTSA, the Ski Swap fundraiser provides an opportunity for people in the greater Seattle area to consign and shop for gently used gear and apparel at great prices. Consignment drop-offs will be Nov. 6 & 7. For more, visit www.miskiswap.com.

MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE HOLIDAY ART SHOW RECEPTION: 6-8

p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. MIVAL once again creates their Annual Holiday Art Show presenting over 30 local artists of all mediums. Their artwork will adorn the walls and interior of the Mercer Island Community and Events Center Nov. 3 to Dec. 19. For more, contact Nannette Bassett at nannettebas@gmail.com or call 206-232-8148.

HOW HAPPINESS THINKS: 7:30-

9 p.m., beginning Tuesday, Nov. 11, The Friendship Circle, 2737 77th Ave. S.E. Suite 101. Drawing on classical Jewish and mystical teachings, JLI’s new course, How Happiness Thinks, will present you with a deeper understanding of yourself and help you flourish by suggesting practical advice which, when implemented, will radically enhance the happiness quotient of your life. Cost is $75 for the six-week course. For more, contact Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky at rabbi@friendshipcirclewa.org or call 206374-3637.

BEST OF FEST: Israeli TV Dinner Series - Arab Labor (Season 4). 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. This comedic Israeli sitcom, created by noted author Sayed Kashua, takes jabs at Israeli and Palestinian stereotypes.

Showing episodes 6-10 with guest speaker TBA. Tickets are $12 for non-members; $10 for members. For more, contact Pamela Lavitt at PamelaL@sjcc.org or call 206-388-0832.

JEFF STEITZER, READING FROM THE LATE GREG PALMER’S BOOK, CHEESE DELUXE: A Memoir.

7-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave S.E. Cheese Deluxe: A Memoir is a lively collection of mostly true tales about a group of Mercer Island High School seniors during their last summer together in the mid-1960s. The center of their world is the Samoa Drive-In, a classic teen hangout and purveyor of the Cheese Deluxe, the world’s best burger. Free.

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ARTS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 6:30-8:30 p.m.,

4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/mercerisland

Wednesday, Nov. 12, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The Arts Council and Parks and Recreation staff provide community activities such as art galleries, concerts and plays and literary events as well as support local artists with grants and acquire public art for the city. For more, contact Amber Britton at amber.britton@mercergov.org.

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SHABBAT UNPLUGGED: 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Unplug from technology and plug into community and family. Every Shabbat Unplugged will feature a variety of activities open to our entire community, including family yoga, a gym obstacle course, swimming and

INFANT STORY TIMES:

Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, 10:30 a.m. Ages newborn to 12 months with adult.

Stories, rhymes, songs and fun designed for infants and parents.

YOUNG TODDLER STORY TIMES:

Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, 10:15 a.m. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. Toddler

art projects. Free. Contact Zach Duitch at Zachd@sjcc. org.

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

Nov. 18. The Mercer Island Sister City Association will sponsor an informal French Conversation Evening for anybody who wants to improve their French at the home of Beth Brennen on Mercer Island. The only “rule” is that those attending must speak French. All levels of French are welcome. For more information and driving directions, contact Beth Brennen 206232-7650 or Monica Howell 206-232-2983.

MERCER ISLAND BAND BOOSTERS PRESENTS BAND TOGETHER: A Band

Fundraiser for Grades 5-12. 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22. Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. With the theme “Rockin’ the Casbah,” Band Together will feature an Story Times follow at 11:15 a.m., Preschool Story Times at 1 p.m.

BABA YAGA AND THE BAG OF GOLD PUPPET SHOW: Sunday,

Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Held at and in partnership with Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Presented by Thistle Theatre. Ages 3 and older.

This puppet show with Bunraku puppets features the infamous witch Baba Yaga who lives in a hut that walks on chicken legs.

Discover classic characters from Slavic folklore.

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Some drawing experience recommended. Cost is $246 for residents, $271 non-residents. Contact Diane Mortenson at diane. mortenson@mercergov.org or call 206-275-7609.

LIGHTEN UP AND LEARN AT THE LIBRARY: Wednesday, Nov.

5, 2:30 p.m. For 5th grade and older. Come to the large meeting room and find out what we’re doing this month. Create your own computer keyboard with MaKey MaKey kits, or get a chance to tinker and invent.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD:

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

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Murdoch won the 100 butterfly at 58.98, Leah Fisk won the 100 freestyle at 54.45, and the team of Fisk,

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The Mercer Island volleyball team poses with its KingCo 3A tournament trophy after beating Bellevue, 3-1. hole, trailing 10-1 in the deciding set, as Mercer Island dominated 25-13 to close out the match.

Yeadon was devastating throughout, posting 18 kills, 17 digs, two blocks and an ace.

Natalie Robinson had 10 aces to go along with 51 assists and eight digs, and Kelly Behrbaum had 13 kills in the winning effort.

McKay said afterward with the playoffs beginning, her team has focused on setting themselves up for the competition ahead and have been able to put the early-season forfeits behind them.

“I think we’ve kind of forgotten about it. We don’t talk about it,” McKay said.

“There was a week-period where it was on people’s minds and, as Jemma called it, it was a grieving period.”

“I don’t think it affects us anymore,” Yeadon added.

“We have goals beyond KingCo, and we’re going to prove that we can do greater things than KingCo.” Mercer Island will begin district competition taking on the winner of the Bainbridge-Ballard first round match at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday at Juanita High School.

Murdoch, Tess Ritcey and Ellie Williams took the 200 freestyle relay, winning with a time of 1:43.07.

Multiple Islander swimmers were named AllKingCo selections, with Fisk, Kwan, Murdoch and Hixon named to the AllKingCo first team. Esther Choe, Sammie Edwards, Ellie Williams and Sofija Raisys were named to the

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Mercer Island will move on to district competition, with the Sea-King 3A district championships taking place Nov. 7-8 at Mary Wayte Pool. Preliminaries begin Friday at 5 p.m.

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The program was piloted earlier this year, and three events over the summer had about 50-75 participants, Duitch said. He said he would love to see 100 people turn out, though there’s a capacity for more.

“Everyone’s tapped in all the time,” Duitch said.

“This gives families an opportunity to unplug from technology … and give their undivided attention to each other for two hours.”

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If you’re going to Mercer Island’s Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) on the afternoon of Saturday Nov. 15, plan on leaving your phone at the door.

The SJCC is offering a new, free program that encourages families to limit screen time and connect with family and community members: Shabbat Unplugged.

“It’s not necessarily a religious experience. It’s a cultural opportunity, and a chance to build community and be together,” said SJCC program director Zach Duitch. “We have a basket at the registration desk and ask people to leave their cell phones, tablets or any other pieces of technology.”

Shabbat is the Jewish Sabbath, which begins at

sundown every Friday and ends when three stars are visible on Saturday night, though different communities have varied ways of interpreting it, Duitch said.

Essentially, it’s a day of rest. Though a Jewish concept, Shabbat has universal implications, Duitch said.

“It’s a good opportunity to take a break,” he said.

“Everyone could use a little more Shabbat in their lives.”

During Shabbat Unplugged, the SJCC offers a variety of activities, including family yoga, swimming, an obstacle course, storytelling and arts and crafts.

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VOLLEY | FROM 12 KingCo 3A tournament championship Saturday at Juanita High School, earning KingCo’s top seed going into the district tournament. After having to forfeit six early-season wins, and thus losing the regular season title to their rivals, the Islanders agreed seeing the Wolverines receive their trophy before the match only added more fuel to the fire.

“It was tough, but that made us want to win even more,” said outside hitter Jemma Yeadon. “I was just like, ‘show them who really is the champion.’ It’s really all my mindset was, because we couldn’t affect who won [KingCo’s regular season title], but we could affect who wins this game and prove that we are number one.”

Mercer Island roared out to a 2-0 lead, taking two competitive sets 25-19 and 25-23 before Bellevue came back to win the third game 25-21.

But against an Islander squad the Wolverines were unable to beat all season, Bellevue fell into an early

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NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d b u y e r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood.

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Major Reid Sanborn, a 1998 graduate of Mercer Island lHigh School, flew his last flight in the Air Force in an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet on Oct. 11, at Seymore Johnson AFB in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The flight ended his 12-year Air Force career. Sanborn will be moving to Sun Valley, Idaho with his family and starting a new career.

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A story in the Washington State Dental Association News describes how Greg Ogata, 51, who grew up on Mercer Island, survived a stroke, then went on to make a big decision about his professional life as an orthodondist.

Here is an excerpt of the story by Rob Bahnsen.

If you’ve ever met WSDA President Dr. Greg Ogata you won’t likely forget him; a man of boundless energy, Ogata’s booming timbre often precedes him, reverberating well beyond the space he occupies.

Lively by nature, the former college lacrosse player seems to always be on the move, with boyish

enthusiasm and a quick smile for all he encounters. All of that makes it hard to believe that two years ago, he suffered a stroke.

His father, Yoshitaka, was one of the state’s first Asian-American dentists, and was also an orthodontist. As a youth, Ogata would help out in his father’s office, and often accompanied him to professional conferences around the country. Ogata’s brother Randy also became an orthodontist like their dad, while sister Julie is an Emmy-winning television reporter and anchor, and brother Brett is the head football coach at Mercer Island High School.

For a time after the stroke, Ogata did not have the use of his right arm, had slurred speech and difficulty walking.

He initially assumed he’d be back to work within six months, but it became clear over time, that wasn’t going to happen. In the meantime, colleagues filled in for him at his practice. While Ogata had a remarkable recovery, he made some difficult decisions. The first was to sell his practice and to

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Dr. Greg Ogata, a 1981 graduate of Mercer Island High School and an orthodondist, is featured in the November edition of the Washington State Dental Association News. He is the president of the 4,000-member association for 2015. whom - and decide what he would do next.

For now, Ogata is the new president of the WSDA.

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Klahanie

Meticulously maintained & updated home sited on a private, level 7813sf lot on a quiet tree lined street in the heart of it all!

3BR/2.5BA, vaulted ceilings. #709014 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013 Anastasia Miles 425-260-5881

Traditional

Expansive Wall & Floor Spaces, Leaded Glass, French Doors, Master Suite w/ Spa BA, Kitchen-2 Prep Areas, Stainless Appliances, 3350+ SqFt, 5BR/2.75BA,

By Is.Pk El. #631724 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

◆ Ellis Pond

$645,000

TOP FLOOR, Rare Find! Cathedral ceilings in living room, two master suites w/an additional large 3rd bedroom, + a bonus rm/office. 3BR/1.75BA. Watch the boats! #623998 Amanda Reynolds 206-230-5395

Capitol Hill

Magnolia Wft

New Price! Everyday is Boat Show day on this Active 60 feet of ship canal waterfront. Japanese gardens, a traditional bridge, waterfalls to the front door. #616528 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435

Beautiful west facing craftsman. BLT in 2012. 4BR/2.5BA, 2 car garage. Open floor plan with granite counter tops, ss appliances, and more. Large master suite. #698347 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077

Spacious/bright 1BR/1BA at the Decatur. Clean, secure & close to everything. 7th flr views. ‘07 upgradesgranite, ss, hrdwds, carpet. Investors-no rental cap. #686694 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114

FOX ISLAND

$727,000

Unbelievable price! This home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac which is minutes from Winslow. Granite counters, stainless appliances. Fully finished daylight bsmt. #705879 James Shute 206-230-5421

This home is nestled on a quiet cul-desac in the beautiful Meridian Valley CC. Safe, gated community. Gourmet Kit. 4 large bedrooms upstairs, 2.5 bathrooms. #675949 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Spacious/bright 1BR/1BA at the Decatur.

Clean, secure & close to everything. 7th flr views. ‘07 upgrades-granite, ss, hrdwds, carpet. Investors-no rental cap. #686694 Mary Yax 206-612-8722

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