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Hearts of glass for good

Today is ‘Giving from the Heart’ Day Several Island merchants have pledged to give a percentage of their sales today to the City of Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Department.

YFS provides help for Islanders and their families who need help in many areas: counseling services, assistance with housing or emergency food supplies.

For a complete list of businesses that are donating to YFS today, see the big red advertisement on PAGE 2.

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Valentine gifts at the Thrift Shop Need a special or unique gift for your Valentine this weekend? Find all kinds of treasures both vintage and stylish at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop. Sales from the shop benefit Youth and Family Services.

Hours are 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

Want to donate? Check the Shops’s list of items that are accepted and donation hours at http://www.mercergov.org/ Page.asp?NavID=301.

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Islander’s chocolate business goes beyond Valentine’s Day

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Islander Ann Peterson’s recipe for sea salt caramels and other chocolate treats is secret, but simple. It’s a combination of sugar, cream, butter, chocolate – of local ingredients and a homemade touch.

Peterson runs a candy business, Island Treats, out of her Northend home. She converted a small storage closet into a commercial kitchen last year, enlisting the help of her neighbors, friends and children to create locally sourced and

produced treats. Every chocolate is hand-dipped and made to order.

Even the packaging is homemade – a hole punch is used on each label to produce a “bite mark” effect.

Mercer Island has been a great place to start her business, which she officially launched in November 2013, she said.

After a few months of experimenting and giving chocolates to her friends as gifts, Peterson’s caramels, toffees, marshmallows and “pretzel thingies” are now available at Island Books, Terra Bella and Au Courant.

She also has a booth at the Island Farmers Market and will have a “pop-up” after the Giving from the Heart breakfast.

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ness comes from the Island, though she ships all over the country, especially during holidays like Christmas or Valentine’s Day. She’s looking to expand, but not too much.

“I don’t want it to get too big,” she said. “I have to be able to guarantee the quality.”

When she first started shipping her products off the Island, she made recipients send photos to make sure they had arrived in one piece.

“It’s like sending your baby off to college,” she said.

Peterson has three grown children of her own.

“My kids were wondering what I was going to do when I was an empty nester. For years I was the tennis mom, the water polo mom,” she said.

Now, she’s a skilled chocolatier and earnest small business owner.

She recently purchased an enrober machine to expedite the process of creating chocolates.

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Today’s annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast raises money for programs run by the City of Mercer Island’s Youth and Family Services department, which provides a variety of services for Island residents.

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In front of a full house on Feb. 2, the Mercer Island City Council decided to establish a four-month moratorium on new construction downtown – but it exempts buildings under two stories and the proposed Hines mixed-use development in the heart of Town Center.

Pressure for the decision came from a group of residents and supporters of ‘Save our Suburbs’ (SOS), who want to evaluate the impacts of increased density before moving forward with new projects, and from developers

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SWEET | FROM 1 Her background is in catering, which she is continuing today in a sense, making candies for weddings, corporate gifts, and of course, friends and family.

She has her classic best sellers – sea salt caramels and pretzel thingies – but that doesn’t prevent her from experimenting.

New creations include s’more pops and “candy grahams” – graham crackers coated with caramel and covered in chocolate. She has also coined an “all in mint thin” wrapped in blue and green foil in honor of the Seahawks.

Peterson said she was worried that caramels would be a “fad” that ended after the hype of endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama faded.

“I didn’t want to jump in at first … But they’ve become a staple,” she said.

“Sometimes it’s fun to have a treat.”

To learn more and to order treats, go to www. islandtreatsnw.com.

Photos by Katie Metzger

Ann Peterson and neighbor Jeannie Cho work on putting together boxes of sea salt caramels (above) to fill orders for Valentine’s Day.

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Valentine resources Oh! Chocolate Oh! Chocolate and Valentine’s Day have a history – Karl and Gertie Krautheim opened the candy and gift business on the Island on Feb. 14, 1986.

Their daughter and current owner Margo Masaoka said that February is one of the best months for chocolate.

Oh! Chocolate will offer pink champagne truffles and other seasonal treats for the holiday, as well as a usual selection of caramels, turtles and signature French-style chocolates.

The shop also offers candy-making classes for couples, or for groups of friends or mother-daughter pairs. Classes are held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 and 28, March 14 and 21 and April 4 and 11, and cost $79 per person.

Mercer Island Florist The Island’s only flower shop will be making large deliveries of red roses for Valentine’s Day, said owner Diane Larson.

The holiday falls on a Saturday this year, which could affect gift selection, she said.

Arrangements of succulents, orchids, roses and other flowers can be previewed and orders can be made at www.mercerislandflorist.com.

The flower shop was also founded with a love story.

The previous owners, the Paynes, both passed away in 2014, but this February would have marked their 70th anniversary.

Island Books The book shop will sell a selection of gifts, cards and love stories, but will also use the occasion to “give from the heart,” donating 20 percent of proceeds on Feb. 14 to Youth and Family Services.

Candies from Island Treats will be available for purchase. The bookstore will also sell heart-shaped soaps, jewelry and “the best selection of Valentine’s cards on the Island,” said owner Roger Page.

Kay Wilson has chosen the greeting cards at Island Books for 15 years. People come “from far and wide to shop from her intelligent and witty selections,” Page said.

“I have taken to going big on Valentine’s Day. You are all special (at least

this day),” Page wrote in an email to Island book patrons. “I buy a pile of cards and give them to all the girls. You are all adorable. Everyone. I am not ashamed to work the odds.

I carpet bomb my neighbors with love in the hopes at least one crooked valentine will appear at my door.

It works for me. I suggest you do the same. We have stockpiles of cards and chocolate. Spread love.”

Chocolate class at the library for teens tonight Middle and high school students are invited to join pastry chef Laurie Pfalzer to learn how to make chocolate gifts for Valentine’s Day at 7 p.m., Feb. 11 at the Mercer Island library.

At the chocolate class, they will handroll truffles using dark chocolate ganache, learn to temper chocolate and make dark chocolate and peppermint bark, white chocolate popcorn and more.

At the end of class, they can package the gifts to give for Valentine’s Day, or take them home to enjoy.

Ingredients and cooking supplies will be provided.

Register online at kcls. org/programs.

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Worries over new school boundaries Parents to School Board: be flexible with elementary boundaries

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About 40 people turned out Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the Islander Middle School library for the Mercer Island School District Boundary Committee’s public hearing on a final recommendation for elementary boundaries.

Fifteen community members addressed the committee, many being parents of Lakeridge stu-

dents, and most asking for flexibility regarding student placement with the new boundaries.

“I understand that the boundaries need to be redrawn in light of the four elementary school system, along to address overcrowding,” Lakeridge parent Helen Wu said. “I’m just asking that you see the students as part of families in our community and not just pegs that have to be reshuffled into holes, and that you actively seek input during this transition process.”

Jennifer Carmichael, another Lakeridge parent, said she moved into the Mercer Island School District for her ninth-grade year

Legislative news High school technology skills assessment A bill requested by State Superintendent Randy Dorn that would ensure students graduate with technology skills is making its way through the Legislature.

House Bill 1492 was heard on Feb. 2 at a public hearing by the House Education Committee.

The bill requires students to show their proficiency by passing a technology literacy and fluency test, to be developed by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, or completing a culminating project “or other substantively equivalent methods.”

“Technology literacy is one of our state’s four learning goals,” Dorn said.

“We have to make sure that we educate all of our

students in that area. That means that the state should fund technology literacy.

Students shouldn’t have to rely on a district passing a technology levy to get the education they deserve.”

Accompanying the bill is Dorn’s budget request for $139 million in 2015-17.

The money will increase student allocations for technology and fund staff support to update technology learning standards so that they align with existing state standards.

Graduation testing requirements The Legislature heard three bills on Feb. 3 that attempt to clarify Washington state’s complicated graduation assessment requirements and ensure the money and time spent on testing is effective.

Dorn said.

In the 2013-14 school year, 24 states, including Washington, required high school students to pass exit exams to be eligible to graduate. Traditionally, Washington’s exit exams are administered to 10th graders, to allow students ample time to retest or access test alternatives if they do not pass the first time. HB 1785 would eliminate the need for retesting.

Litzow, Senn introduce ‘emotional learning’ bill A bipartisan bill recommending statewide standards for social-emotional learning (SEL) was introduced to the Washington State Legislature on Jan. 28.

The proposal is sponsored

by Sen. Steve Litzow and Rep. Tana Senn, both of Mercer Island.

The bill defines SEL, establishes a work group to

“It’s something I enjoy doing, it’s something that I will continue to do. I expect nothing in return.

The only thing I would hope to expect, and I think I can speak for everyone here, is the right to continue to go to our home school.”

Boundary Committee facilitator Richard Withycombe said over the course of the next three to four weeks, the work of the Boundary Committee would go into a presentation to the superintendent for review before going to the School Board.

“The process for tonight moving forward is a relevantly short one,” Withycombe said. “But it involves importantly another meeting to consider tonight’s input.”

study and provide advice to schools about SEL, and develops SEL benchmarks for K-12 students.

“Educating students is an evolving science, and the evidence is clear that we must prepare the whole child as they move through school toward the work force,” said Sen. Litzow, chairman of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. “By addressing the social and emotional needs of students in addition to traditional classroom instruction, we can ensure they are better prepared to fully participate in democracy.”

“Unfortunately, too many students experience stresses like homelessness and bullying to depression and playground conflict,” said Rep. Senn. “In order for children to be ready to learn, they need to have not only academic skills, but also social and emotional ones. Solid mental health is a critical building block for life.”

The bill comes on the heels of a survey released this week by Civic Enterprises and Hart Research Associates, which shows K–12 teachers in Washington State overwhelmingly support SEL as part of their curricula.

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Island resident Ira Appelman said he was concerned about the population increases in the Town Center, noting developments with the Hines and Legacy projects.

“I do not see how the boundaries are going to remain the same with those kind of population increases,” Appelman said.

“I’d like to see a little pushback.

Otherwise, we’re just going to be back here disrupting everybody’s family five years from now.”

Lakeridge parent Lara Davis said she just wanted to see a flexibility of options. She noted the PTA members in attendance who have dedicated years of service and would be pulled from their home school.

“It’s a labor of love,” she said.

and also changed elementary schools when she was in fifth grade. She compared the two experiences, calling her elementary transition “one of the worst experiences of my life.”

“While I would say my freshman transition was very seamless and people were very open and welcoming, it’s very difficult to move in the last year of elementary school,” she said. “Everybody is going through their last year and celebrating together, and the new person is definitely the new person. It’s much more difficult than it is at the start of high school or the start of middle school. People expect transitions at that point.”

House Bills 1363, 1703, and 1785 address Washington’s testing issue in different ways. State Superintendent Randy Dorn requested HB 1785, which eliminates the requirement for students to pass exit exams to be eligible to graduate from high school. Instead, 11th graders who do not meet standard on the new Smarter Balanced tests must take and pass courses in their senior year that align with their college or career goals, including high school transition courses.

This shift would allow students to spend time acquiring the skills they need for success after high school rather than retesting, and would save the state approximately $14.6 million annually.

“It’s important that we keep the focus on rigor and that our assessment system does what it’s intended to do: identify areas where students need more help,”

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City briefs YFS faces deficit by 2016, will prioritize services Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is undergoing a 2015 planning process internally and with community stakeholders to prioritize services and to explore funding options, including service level reductions, as the department is facing a funding deficit in 2016.

At its Nov. 17 meeting, the City Council decided to increase the General Fund support of the Youth & Family Services (YFS) Fund from $300,000 to $350,000 per year in 20152016.

This is funded by property tax “new construction,” which is greater than originally projected, said Finance Director Chip Corder. The YFS fund, facing a $260,000 deficit in the preliminary budget discussions, is now projected to go into the red in 2016 by $160,000.

The YFS Fund encompasses Thrift Shop operations, school counseling, family counseling, Communities That Care, senior outreach, VOICE, Jobline and emergency assistance, Corder said.

The projected deficit is primarily due to a leveling off of Thrift Shop annual sales growth.

In addition, General Fund support of the YFS Fund was reduced significantly from 2010 to 2014 due to the recession’s impact, and School District financial support

for school-based counselors dropped from covering 50 percent of the cost for six of the seven counselors to a fixed sum of $60,000 per year beginning in 2010.

Time to sign up for camp at MI Parks and Rec Mercer Island Parks and Recreation summer day camp registration started Feb. 7. There are wide variety of summer camps, offering activities including art, cooking, Legos, kayaking, music, sailing, sports and day camps for ages three and up.

Register by phone for Mini Mercer, Mercer Day Camp or Mini Mercer Sports between Feb. 7-20 and receive $20 off a first camp, and entry into a drawing to get half off a second camp. View the camp brochure at www. playonmercer.com.

Registration for these promoted camps is by phone only at 206-2757609. Register for all other camps online, or by phone.

City offices, schools closed on Monday, Jan. 16 City offices will be closed on Monday. Feb. 16 for President’s Day. Public schools are also closed, as are state and federal government offices and services.

The regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled for Feb. 16, was moved to Feb. 23.

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SOS supporters argued that growth in the Town Center affects the whole Island and could overload Island infrastructure, roads and schools.

They urged the Council to consider a moratorium while the city continues the Comprehensive Plan and Town Center design processes that were started last year.

The issue of a moratorium was discussed at the Council’s planning session on Jan. 23. It passed 6-1 on Feb. 2, with Councilmember Mike Cero voting against it in reaction to the Hines exception. The moratorium will go into effect on Feb. 16 and end on June 16.

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rors the timelines for the Comprehensive Plan update and Town Center visioning, and the duration of the moratorium can be extended with another vote.

Many residents in attendance left the meeting in apparent frustration when the conversation about exempting Hines began.

A public hearing on the moratorium will be scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 2. “[The moratorium] did not do everything that any group wanted but sought middle ground that would enable us to move forward in a constructive manner while not putting our Town Center and City finances at risk,” Grausz wrote. “We are now about to set out on another public engagement process ... that I can assure you will have the same result in one respect – people will not get everything they want.”

Phase two of the Town Center visioning process is beginning soon, and involves more public outreach to determine what Islanders want to see in their downtown.

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Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz said that he didn’t want the city to discourage projects like the Hines project.

“If opportunity is out there and we do something to kill it, a lot of people on the Island might be mad,” Grausz said.

Cero said that the anxiety caused by the Hines massing study photo was why the Council was having the discussion in the first place, and that exempting it from a moratorium would be counterproductive. Other Councilmembers said that seeming to target one project could open the city up to a lawsuit.

“From my perspective, this moratorium was never just about the Hines Project,” Grausz wrote in an email update. “We are trying to preserve the status quo until we know what direction we are heading..”

Development Services Director Scott Greenberg said that he wasn’t aware of any projects besides Hines that are over two stories and in the pipeline in the next four months, leaving residents to wonder to which projects the moratorium will apply.

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Mercer Island’s moratorium will be imposed “on the submission or acceptance of applications for any building permits or any other land development permits or approvals for major new construction (in the) Town Center zone” on buildings over two stories.

This means that other projects, like a new Pagliacci Pizza location, will be able to move forward with permitting.

More than 100 people attended the Feb. 2 Council meeting. About 35 addressed the Council during public comments, including residents – almost all of whom were in support of a moratorium – as well as business owners and a Hines developer who read a letter from Whole Foods indicating interest in an Island location.

Tom King, who owns the property on which Hines will be built, said that the developer is responsible

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s more families decide against immunizing their children, more people will get sick — ill with diseases that can be extremely serious. For many, having the choice whether or not immunize their children is central to their beliefs and to their right to determine what is best for themselves and their families. Some individuals are simply not able to receive the vaccines. But the question remains, how can we protect those rights along with the health of everyone.

As we have seen from recent news reports, the impact of exposure to a disease like the measles can travel far and wide. How strange it is that a person in Pennsylvania might happen to encounter a person who had stood in line behind an ill child at a theme park in California then becomes sick? The risk is small but real. The repercussions are widespread.

Measles can be serious, especially for children younger than five years old.

It can lead to pneumonia, encephalitis, and death.

Older adults are at risk too.

Distressingly, this discussion seems to focus on the decisions made by parents who opt out — rather than on the risks those decisions present to everyone else.

According to data from the Washington State Department of Health - so admirably tallied by Gene Balk at the Seattle Times, 153 students enrolled in the Mercer Island School District have not been vaccinated. Of those students, all but 24 were exempted for personal reasons.

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The 5th Annual Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bellevue College. Caspar Babypants will perform live at 10:30 a.m.

Swedish Hospital’s Teddy Bear Clinic will be open where kids can bring a favorite teddy bear or doll for a check-up.

Parents can talk to medical professionals and childcare experts. It is free.

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When did stopping at stop signs My hope is that the factors that have people in our community.

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The er and essary injury and damage Eastside was a vibrant more diverse indito innocent parties. community in those days, as it is today.

Bellevue City However, the same 100 or so people viduals who reflect Councilman Toby Nixon seemed to run everything. They were the Eastside’s vibrancy Send your letters to: hits the nail on the head and are great people, there just weren’t and its future. These editor@mi-reporter.com. individuals often come with his comment “…it enough of them. seems like the issue to me Moreover, despite the Eastside’s from companies in is not so much the design growing diversity, few community our burgeoning highleaders at that time were people of tech sector, and they understand what of the roadway, as it is the drivers who color or immigrants, and very few our high-tech companies need to be just choose to exceed the speed limit.” successful – especially an educated Until, and unless, motorists drive were under 40.

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Island housing market still tight Reporter Staff

Northwest Multiple Listing Service statistics for January show that 27 homes and condos on Mercer Island were added to the real estate market.

That brought the total to 60 listings, down 13 percent from last year.

The number of sales pending were down by half over a year ago. The number of sales that were made final during the month, 17, were about even from the year before. There were 19 made final in January last year.

But homes are selling. As of Feb. 6, two-dozen single family home sales are identified as pending.

The median final sale price for single family homes sold in January was up more than seven percent over a year ago, from $1.03 million in 2014 as compared to $1.12 million this past month.

The final median sale price for condominiums sold month was $250,000

down from $373,000 a year ago.

Across King County’s Eastside, the median sale price for single family homes that sold in January of 2015 was $625,000 up just over 4 percent from the median sale price of $599,500 in 2104.

Real estate company Zillow shows that Seattle area residential mortgage interest rates average 3.6 percent.

At present, the lowest priced single family home now offered for sale on the Island is a 1,500 square foot house with three bedrooms on North Mercer Way, built in 1948.

Nine condos are listed for sale.

The inventory of single family homes available last month in Mercer Island represent three months of inventory for the Island.

For King County’s Eastside, the inventory of 818 homes now listed for sale in January represent just under two months of inventory for the area.

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12 hour power outage on North end A large maple tree fell into power lines in the 3400 block of 78th Ave S.E. at 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, causing 6,500 residents to lose power. Puget Sound Energy crews blocked off affected areas and started repairs overnight.

Power was restored to all but 200 residents by 1 a.m.

The Mercerdale neighborhood got its power back at 9:15 a.m. The city’s maintenance department was called out to remove and clean up the maple tree.

Above, this home near Ellis Pond at 4511 89th Ave S.E. has six bedrooms and 2.25 baths.

It was built in 1961 and sits on a 9,500 square foot lot. It is priced at $599,000.

Below, this updated 918 square foot condo at 2933 76th Ave S.E. has two bedrooms and 1.75 baths. It is priced at $335,000. Homeowner dues are $448 a month.

Corrections In the Feb. 4 issue of the Reporter, a school brief incorrectly reported that David Emanuels was selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalist.

Emanuels was selected as a Scholars candidate, with semifinalists being selected in April.

It was also incorrectly reported that the new director of King County Library System, Gary Wasdin, was at the Mercer Island Library Board meeting on Jan. 26.

The Reporter regrets the errors.

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The Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) posted a notice on Facebook, NextDoor and the city website about burglary statistics on Mercer Island, assuring residents that there hasn’t been an increase in the average number of burglaries in recent years.

In 2014, Mercer Island had 73 total burglaries, and there were seven in January. Washington State has the highest property crime rate in the nation.

Mercer Island experiences a very low violent crime rate, but has a proportionately equal number of burglaries compared to neighboring cities – 71 per year for the past 10 years.

“For many residents it does seem like we as a city are experiencing a rash of burglaries and that perception is driven in part due to the increased awareness and communication that social media avenues such as Facebook and Nextdoor.com provide,” according to the notice sent by MIPD Commander Leslie Burns and Ross Freeman, city communications and sustainability manager.

MIPD has a Criminal Investigation Section that works with neighboring agencies on identifying crime trends, locating suspects and making arrests.

It follows up on evidence from fingerprints to pawn databases and Craigslist and Ebay postings.

The best line of defense is residents looking out for their neighbors. There are an average of 3.4 MIPD officers on duty at one time, which makes it

difficult to cover all areas of the Island. Many burglary arrests are a result of neighbors calling 911 as soon as they see something suspicious.

Some residents have asked about the effectiveness of surveillance cameras and license plate readers at the entrances and exits to Mercer Island, but it’s a complex issue due to concerns about privacy, expense and effectiveness.

The current trend in recent burglaries is for suspects to knock on the door or ring the doorbell of a residence. If there is no answer, they go to the back of the home and smash a sliding door or window. Neighborhood Watch programs are important for catching suspects in the act.

Islanders interested in hosting a Neighborhood Watch meeting are encouraged to contact Jennifer Franklin at jennifer.franklin@mercergov.org or 206-275-7905.

Residents are also encouraged to check out “Paws on Patrol,” National Night Out and the Crime Prevention page on the city website, www.mercergov.org/CrimePrevention.

Tips to prevent burglaries -Install motion lights on all sides of your home.

-Leave a television or radio on in your home when you are away.

-Become friendly with your neighbors and call 9-1-1 at the first indication of someone or something suspicious.

-See the city website for more.

Margaret Anne Travis

Margaret Anne Travis, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Overlake Hospital, Bellevue. Margaret was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Harry and Ruth Lambersten. She has a younger brother Ellis Lambertsen, still of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Margaret married Frank Travis on March 17, 1943. After Frank’s Military service they moved to Albany California, New York and Brazil, where they spent 27th years. After retirement they moved to Point Roberts, and then Bellingham WA. Several years after Frank passed away in 2006, Margaret moved to Aljoya on Mercer Island to be near her son and his family. While there she was an active member of the Mercer Island Women’s Club.

Margaret and Frank enjoyed Traveling and were long time members of Bellingham Yacht Club. Margaret also enjoyed knitting, hand crafts, bridge and her granddaughters and great grandson.

She will be sorely missed by her son Steven, wife Suzanne, their three daughters, Stephanie (Timothy McQuillen), Jennifer and Christina, and great grandson Sam. 1250023

JANUARY 29 COLLISION: At the 9600 block of S.E. 36th Street, an Islander reported that the driver's side front corner of their car, a 1990 Acura Integra, was struck by an unknown vehicle. The car was unoccupied and legally parked.

BURGLARY: Police responded

to a house alarm at the 6100 block of S.E. 27th Street, at the residence of a 44-yearold Island woman. The rear door was found shattered, and a Nikon D80 camera and MacBook Pro were stolen.

TRESPASS: A 52-year-old female, who lives at the 4500 block of 89th Avenue S.E., reported a male subject attempting to pry open her dining room window. The suspect fled the scene.

JANUARY 30 WARRANT ARREST: A 23-yearold Bellevue woman was arrested at the 8400 block of S.E. 24th Street on a Seattle warrant for reckless driving. Amount of bail was set at $5,000. She was transported and booked into King County Jail, and her vehicle was impounded.

FRAUD: A 44-year-old male at the 8500 block of S.E. 72nd Street said that his personal information was used to open a Home Depot credit card, which was used.

COLLISION: A woman parked outside a store at the 3000 block of 78th Avenue S.E., and was contacted by two witnesses who said that another car had bumped into hers, and it appeared that the driver didn't realize it and drove off. Police contacted the registered owner of the vehicle, and told him to contact his insurance company. Witnesses said that another car also hit the woman's vehicle, but did not see or remember any information about it.

JANUARY 31 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: At the 4700 block of East Mercer Way, four locking mailboxes were opened by force, causing damage, though no mail was reported missing.

BURGLARY: A 60-year-old Island man, who lives at the 7700 block of S.E. 22nd Street, was out of town when a suspect forced entry into his home by breaking a French door. It didn't appear that the house was entered, as the interior and exterior alarm sounded. Damage was $500.

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Ronald Keith “Ron” Barnes beloved husband and father, of Mercer Island, passed peacefully Tuesday January 20, 2015.

Born in Aberdeen, WA. The son of late Cliff and Jean (Eagon) McDonald. Married to Carol Russell. He was in the US Army and graduated from the University of Washington. Ron was a loved pharmacist in Richmond Beach for many years. He attended St Monica’s Catholic Church in Mercer Island. Ron enjoyed making models, hiking, gardening, vacationing on Hawaii and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a military history buff.

He is survived by his loving wife Carol, a son Greg Barnes and wife Meredith; stepchildren, Laurie Blanchard and husband Jim, Lisa Howard and husband Sam, Nan Anderson and husband Erik, Steven Barnes, John Barnes, and Darren Butler; nine grandchildren, Anthony, Sofi, Nicholas, Nate, Angelina, Ben, Elisabeth, Kelly and Rachel and one great grandson Greg “Jr” Barnes; sisters Marilee Tate, Mitsy Barnes and brothers Doug Barnes, Dave Barnes, Dean McDonald and Terry McDonald.

A celebration of Ron’s life was held on February 13, 2015 at Life Celebrations by Washelli in Bothell followed by a graveside service at Abbey View Memorial Park in Brier.

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Crime statistics for January Every month, the Police Department calculates crime statistics and compares them to numbers from the year prior. In January of this year, there were 48 serious offenses, compared to 67 in 2014.

The department saw fewer cases of theft, assault and burglary, but had two BURGLARY: A 37-year-old Island male said that someone broke into his home at the 3700 block of 77th Place S.E.,

more cases of identity theft. The theft category includes first, second and third degree offenses, as well as mail theft and vehicle prowls.

This year, there were 19 adult arrests and zero juvenile arrests. Police arrested 11 adults and three juveniles in January 2014.

There were 1,663 calls for service this year, compared to 1,264 in 2014. stealing a laptops and jewelry.

The suspect gained entry by breaking a back window on the lower level of the house.

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 15-04 AN ORDINANCE of the City of MERCER Island, Washington RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING, ADOPTING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCPETANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS OR NEW DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT IN THE MERCER ISLAND TOWN CENTER ZONE. Ordinance No. 15-04 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on February 2, 2015. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795.

Karin Roberts, Deputy City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on February 11, 2015. #1249903.

The Honorable Sean O’Donnell Dept. 29 Superior Court of Washington for King County WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF GLENDA THURMAN, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GLENDA THURMAN, ESTATE OF FLOYD T. THURMAN, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF FLOYD T. THURMAN, JOSHUA THURMAN, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., OCCUPANTS OF THE REAL ESTATE, and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4501 EAST MERCER WAY, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040-3829 Defendants.

Case No. 14-2-34785-5 SEA Summons By Publication TO: Estate of Glenda Thurman, Unknown Heirs of Glenda Thurman, Estate of Floyd T. Thurman, Unknown Heirs of Floyd T. Thurman, Occupants of the Real Estate, and All Other Persons or Parties Unknown Claiming Any Right, Title, Estate, Lien, Or Interest in The Real Estate Commonly Known as 4501 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040-3829.

You are hereby summoned to

appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after February 4, 2015, and defend the real property foreclosure action in King County Superior Court, and answer the amended complaint of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Plaintiff”). You are asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the amended complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in King County, Washington, and legally described as follows: LOT 3 OF BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT SUB02-003, AS PER PLAT RECORDED AUGUST 13, 2002 UNDER RECORDING NO. 20020813900013, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR. SITUATE IN THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No. 9845500030 Commonly known as: 4501 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040-3829.

DATED this 28th day of January, 2015.

KEESAL, YOUNG & LOGAN s/ Valerie I. Holder Robert J. Bocko, WSBA No. 15724 Valerie I. Holder, WSBA No. 42968 Attorneys for Plaintiff WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Published in Mercer Island Reporter on February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 2015 #1234580

To place a Legal Notice, please call 253-234-3506 or e-mail legals@ reporternewspapers. com

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Business news Six Walls moves across the street to new digs Six Walls, a residential design firm that’s celebrating its 11th year in business on Mercer Island, is changing locations.

The firm is moving out of 77 Central to a larger location across the street that provides more office and showroom space.

“This is our third location on Mercer Island, and all three have been no more than a block from each other,” said Joe Belcher, marketing consultant for Six Walls.

Six Walls first operated out of a space in Tabit Square, and focused on retail, furnishing and decor. Now, its team of eight designers offer services like kitchen and bath remodel, paint consultations and staging to clients, most of whom live on the Island.

The new location will feature an expanded design studio to showcase kitchen and bath cabinetry, countertop materials and lighting and plumbing fixtures.

It will be “ an environment displaying color, texture,

style, pattern all to inspire collaboration with our clients” and will have a grand opening on March 12.

“It’s been really great being on Mercer Island for so long,” Belcher said. “I’m so glad we found a place to stay.”

Asian art gallery to open in old Tatters location Clarke & Clarke, a gallery specializing in Japanese and Chinese antiques, is opening next month on 27th Street. It is taking over the retail space of clothing retailer Tatters, which closed in January.

“For over 32 years we have been a well known source for trend setting designers, adventurous treasure hunters and avid collectors,” according to its website. “We try to insure that you will always find something unique, beautiful and fairly priced.”

Clarke & Clarke was operating out of a warehouse location in Redmond, showing and shipping items - from paintings, pottery and prints to shields and

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weapons - from various world cultures including Ottoman and Persian and from Indonesia, the Philippines, Africa and New Guinea.

Pagliacci Pizza to open 25th store on Island Native Islanders Matt Galvin and Pat McDonald are bringing a Pagliacci Pizza location to the Island this year. The pizza parlor will be built on the southeast corner of the RiteAid parking lot at S.E. 78th Ave and S.E. 32nd St. Pagliacci is proceeding into the design and permitting phases with the city. Galvin addressed the City Council at its meeting on Feb. 2, worried that the building would be impacted by the proposed moratorium on downtown development. The Council restricted the moratorium to buildings over two stories, meaning that the Pagliacci plans will be able to move forward.

At the Mercer Island location of Pagliacci - consistently voted “Best Pizza” in Seattle - customers can order pizza by the slice, sit in a casual dining room and or have pizza delivered.

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MIHS musicians excel at regional music contest

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More than 100 students from Mercer Island High School (MIHS) competed in this year’s Eastshore Solo and Ensemble Contest on Jan. 31.

“It was a day full of great music and performances of all kinds from our hardworking musicians,” said band teacher Parker Bixby.

“MIHS had a banner day, winning 12 of the 20 band categories while placing first or second alternates in an additional 13 categories.”

The Eastshore Solo and Ensemble Contest included musicians from all 11 schools in the Eastshore music league. These musicians perform in one of 20 solo or ensemble categories for the opportunity to move on to the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest in April.

The winners and alternates from MIHS are:

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Flute/Piccolo Winner: Zoe Sheill

Oboe/English Horn Winner: Alexander Banbury 1st Alt: Isaac Miller 2nd Alt: Katherine Gelsey

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Winner: Ian Schneiderman 2nd Alt: Eric Dean

2nd Alt: Brian Stern

Alto/Bass Clarinet Winner: Drake Willard

Winner: Riley Fang

Woodwinds Small 1st Alt: MIHS Obros

Large Woodwind Ensembles Winner: MIHS Double Quintet

Trumpet Winner: Shea Kelsay 2nd Alt: Adrian Ashley

Horn 2nd Alt: Kathryn Ristuben

Trombone 1st Alt: Max Waller

Multiple Percussion Winner: Dylan Lesko

Mallets Winner: Verli Chen 1st Alt: Meghan Hershkowitz 2nd Alt: Daniel Pooley

Small Brass Ensembles Winner: MIHS Wind Ensemble Trumpet Duet (Shea-Kira) 1st Alt: MIHS 2phoniums and 2bas

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Drake Williard, winner of the alto/bass clarinet category.

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Large Percussion Ensembles Winner: MIHS Percussion Ensemble Rochambeaux 1st Alt: MIHS Percussion Ensemble Mozambique The full list of winners from the Eastshore Music League can be found online at https://sites.google.com/ site/eastshoresoloandensemble/playoff-information.

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Jim Zorn draws a big crowd at Probus Club

By Katie Metzger

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Jim Zorn, the first quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, stopped by the Probus Club last week to talk about his career, philosophy and of course, the final ill-fated play of Super Bowl XLIX. Mercer Island Probus, a club for retired and semiretired business and professional people, meets monthly at the Presbyterian Church. Many members remember the inaugural seasons for both the Seahawks and Zorn in 1976, and brought friends from out-of-town to come see the Seahawks legend.

The audience was a full house of football fans, and included one special member: Zorn’s mother-in-law.

Zorn brought sou-

venirs – his 2005 NFC Bowl.

Championship ring and “It was a pretty good an official game ball. He game,” Zorn said. “Except passed both around, asking for one play.” people to guess the number Many fans questioned the of pounds of pressure. Many final offensive play of the guessed somewhere in the game for the Hawks, which official, legal range – 12.5 was a pass that resulted in to 13.5. One a Patriots guessed 18. interception.

The answer Zorn said was 11. it’s easy to “You came second guess from New decisions, Jim Zorn but difficult E n g l a n d ,” Seahawks quarterback to call plays one man joked, before 1976-1984 at the time. getting a lesAfter 16 son from years of Zorn on how the age, shape coaching experience, he and amount of “Mississippi would know. He said he mud” can affect the grip and made similar ‘gutsy’ calls feel of a ball. as the head coach of the The audience loved Zorn’s Washington Redskins in self-deprecating humor and 2008 and 2009. football insight. All raised Sometimes it works out their hands when asked if and sometimes it doesn’t; they had watched the Super all you can do is “plan your

“Plan your work and work your plan.”

work and work your plan.”

“That play probably could have been executed a little better. Isn’t it great to have this hindsight?” he said. “Since we all know now that it wasn’t going to be completed, we all would have run the ball. But that doesn’t guarantee a touchdown.”

Zorn played 11 NFL seasons, including nine with the Seattle, before transitioning into coaching.

He was the Seahawks quarterback coach from 2001 to 2007. His ‘05 Hawks also lost the Super Bowl, though he helped quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to three Pro Bowl nominations. He said he’s currently looking to get back into coaching, but that there will never be anything like the intensity of playing a football game.

Zorn was inducted into the Seahawks ‘Ring of Honor’ in 1991, though he came from an unlikely sports background.

“I never played organized sports growing up, not like kids do today, especially on Mercer Island,” he said.

“We would play football in the street … Nobody really taught me how to play [until high school]. I had no idea there were four downs.”

Since then, he said he’s devoted his life and his family’s life to football, focusing on teaching discipline, efficiency and a delicate balance of confidence and humility to young quarter-

Photos by Katie Metzger and Terry Lee

Above, former Seattle Seahawks quarterback and Island resident Jim Zorn adjusts Carole Clarke’s hold on the ball.

Zorn passed around two souvenirs - an official game ball (left) and a 2005 NFC Championship ring (below). backs.

“I love the way Russell Wilson plays, because he’s so free,” he said, mentioning that the Super Bowl was a game between two great quarterbacks, though Tom Brady “threw some awful footballs, just not enough.”

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Behind another strong showing from its senior captains, Mercer Island wrestling finished second at the 3A KingCo tournament Saturday, Feb. 7 at Skyline High School. The Islanders finished with a team score of 226. Regular season champs Bellevue won the meet, scoring 241.

The Islanders boasted champions in four weight classes, and it was their

usual list of suspects scoring the wins. Taylan Yuasa took the 113 title, pinning Interlake’s Albert Chen. Scott Lee won the 132 title, pinning Lake Washington’s Bilal Khilfeh.

Trevor Gullstad won the 138 championship, pinning Juanita’s Shannon Smith, and Evan Condon took the 195 title, pinning Interlake’s Jon Palgashvili.

Mercer Island also had

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From left, Taylan Yuasa, Trevor Gullstad, Evan Condon and Scott Lee took home first-place medals at Skyline Feb. 7.

Islander making strides as pro cyclist Taking up cycling in college leads to new career for Katie Hall

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Mercer Island’s Cece Belady performs her floor routine at the 2A/3A KingCo tournament Saturday, Feb. 7 at Bellevue High School.

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When Katie Hall bought her first bike the summer after her junior year of college, it was to serve as her ride from her Seattle home to her summer job in Redmond. She’d either hitch her bike on the bus ride over the 520 bridge and then take the 12-mile hilly route, or take the 25-mile trip along the BurkeGilman and Sammamish River trails.

“Back in the day, that was a big challenge for me,” Hall reminisced. “I look back now and the situation’s kind of funny to me. I

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Above, Islander Katie Hall celebrates her stage five win at the 2015 Tour Femenino de San Luis in Argentina this past January. remember how tired I’d be and how hard it was.”

These days, biking 25 miles has become nothing

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Competing at the KingCo championships with a significant portion of his roster missing in action didn’t stop Mercer Island coach Lenny Lewis from throwing down a challenge for his gymnastics team Saturday at Bellevue High School.

Despite the Islanders’ stunted numbers, Lewis wanted to see his team beat someone.

Even with a shortened roster, the Islanders were able to respond.

Mercer Island gym-

nastics placed sixth at the 2A/3A KingCo tournament Saturday, Feb. 7 at Bellevue High School.

The Islanders finished with a team score of 138.325, roughly 20 points ahead of Liberty. Sammamish won with a score of 162.875, and the home team Bellevue was runner-up at 149.925. As the top two finishers, both teams advanced to the district tournament.

It was a lower placing than Lewis was used to seeing, but when asked about

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Mercer Island’s Sam Nordale goes up for the block against Bellevue’s Kyle Foreman Friday, Feb. 6 at Bellevue High School. The Wolverines beat the Islanders, 59-45.

Squaring off against its conference rival in a league-deciding regular season finale, the stakes were set as Mercer Island aimed to earn a share of the 3A KingCo crown Friday night at Bellevue High School.

But a quick start by the Wolverines ultimately proved too much for the Islanders to overcome.

Claiming a double-digit lead early in a game the Wolverines never trailed, Bellevue clinched sole possession of the 3A KingCo title, beating Mercer Island 59-45. The Wolverines earned the top seed in next week’s KingCo tournament, with the Islanders taking the second seed. “[Bellevue] played really well tonight. They started out the game and they got 13 points in the first couple minutes,” Mercer Island coach Gavin Cree said. “It seemed like they made every shot, every guy hit a jump shot. That was tough. They were hot, they were feeling it and they were feeding off the crowd, give them credit for that.”

Bellevue (18-2, 12-0) was off to

an early 8-0 advantage before Sam Nordale hit a 3-pointer to put Mercer Island (15-6, 10-2) on the board. The Wolverines responded, rattling off five quick points to extend their lead 13-3.

Baskets from Ethan Chen and David Emanuels brought the Islanders within six, but the Wolverines answered with another 8-0 run, getting backto-back 3-pointers from big man Mikey Henn and freshman Andrew Kenney, and finished the first quarter ahead 21-9.

Mercer Island managed to slow the Wolverines’ offense down a bit in the second quarter, but needed five unanswered points to close the half to cut a 20-point deficit to trail 31-16 at the break.

The Islanders fought back in the third, opening the half with a 10-0 run and getting its first five points of the quarter from Emanuels. Mercer Island drew within five off a basket from Nordale, cutting Bellevue’s lead to 31-26. Nordale had nine points in the third, as Mercer Island finished the quarter trailing 40-33.

But Bellevue had a few more runs left for the game’s final period. Kyle

Foreman opened the fourth with a 3-pointer to extend the Wolverines’ lead to 10, and back-to-back 3-pointers from Henn and Zack Moore extended a nine-point Bellevue advantage to a 57-42 lead in the game’s final minutes, effectively putting the contest out of reach.

Nordale led the Islanders with 20 points. Henn led Bellevue with 19 points, and Foreman had 10.

Cree said afterward it would’ve been easy for his team to fold after Bellevue got off to its hot start, and he thought the Islanders played the Wolverines even after the first quarter. But they couldn’t erase the damage done.

“We’ve got to come out and be in them a little bit more so they don’t get hot,” Cree said. “They have a lot of shooters. We’ve got to just take that part of their game away from them at the beginning of the game.”

Mercer Island began KingCo tournament competition Tuesday after the Reporter deadline. Check mi-reporter. com for tournament updates.

Wolverines pull away from Islander girls With the KingCo league title already decided, league rivals Mercer Island and Bellevue were playing for bragging rights Friday at Bellevue High School. After a hard-fought first half between KingCo’s top two 3A girls basketball teams, the Wolverines used a couple second-half scoring runs to pull away from the Islanders, beating Mercer Island 59-41 Friday night at Bellevue High School.

Mercer Island coach Kaela Yuen said afterward she expected to see a tough, physical game, but saw too many mental lapses from the Islanders in the second half.

“I always tell the girls that defense is what’s going to get us back into it and with that many lapses that we had defensively, [such as] giving up on the boards, not keeping people in front of us, not having those rotations, that’s what allowed

Bellevue to slip away,” she said.

The Islanders (13-7, 8-4) kept things close throughout the first half and only trailed the Wolverines (183, 12-0) by two at halftime, down 22-20. But coming out of the break, Shelby Cansler led a 6-0 Bellevue run, scoring four points and assisting on a Mandy Steward basket, as the Wolverines took their largest advantage of the game up to that point, leading 28-20.

After a Mercer Island timeout, Jess Blakeslee responded with aggressive drives to the hoop, drawing three trips to the line and eventually bringing Mercer Island within two. But Bellevue closed the quarter with an 8-0 run to take a 36-26 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Islanders continued to chip away at Bellevue’s lead in the fourth, twice cutting the deficit to seven, but couldn’t get the neces-

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sary stops on the defensive end. Scoring five points off back-to-back Islander turnovers, the Wolverines extended their lead to double digits to close out the game.

Bellevue had three players reach double figures, with Shelby Cansler leading the way with 20 points.

Mandy Steward had 15, and Tatiana Streun had 13.

Taylor Krause led Mercer Island in scoring with 12.

Despite not getting a win against the conference rival, Yuen acknowledged the loss didn’t change anything for her team. The Islanders

locked up KingCo’s second seed for the postseason tournament, which would’ve been the case win or lose.

“Really, the regular season is over and we’re starting a whole new season now,” she said. “No one has wins, no one has losses. Just fresh bodies, fresh minds and we’re gonna go get it done.”

Mercer Island began KingCo tournament competition Tuesday after the Reporter deadline. Check mi-reporter.com for tournament updates.

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Mercer Island’s Julia Blumenstein (24) reacts after losing the ball to Bellevue’s Mandy Steward Friday, Feb. 6 at Bellevue High School. The Wolverines beat the Islanders, 59-41.

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HALL | FROM 12

been a positive experience to learn from them.”

Hall, 28, grew up on Mercer Island’s South-end, more than routine.

Now comp e t - attending Mercer Island ing professionally with High School her freshUnitedHealthcare Pro man year before moving to Cycling Team, Hall recent- Lakeside, though she still ly earned her first profes- played girls water polo with sional stage win, taking the the Islanders throughout 38.9-mile fifth stage of the her high school career.

While she learned to 2015 Tour Femenino de San Luis in Argentina this past ride her bike on the track January. The mountain- at Islander Middle School, ous stage featured a 5-kilo- where her dad first removed meter ascent leading to a her training wheels, Hall mountaintop finish, condi- said she didn’t buy her first tions that were befitting of a bike until she was in college.

She graduated from cyclist climber such as Hall.

It was an impressive Lakeside in 2005 and accomplishment for some- attended Pomona College, studying one who had c h e m i s t r y. only turned She moved pro last year. on to the “It’s funny University of because I’m C alifornia, a little bit B e r k e l e y, older to be studying as inexpemolecular rienced as I Katie Hall, cyclist toxicolog y am,” she said. and intend“Learning ing to get her how to race effectively from 19- and Ph.D. She also began rac20-year-olds has been a ing collegiately and joined fun experience. It’s inter- an amateur racing team, esting that I can learn so Metromint cycling. At first, much from people who are Hall said she wasn’t the most [almost] half my age. They serious cyclist. But then are really experienced and she was selected to a colknowledgable racers. It’s lege all-star composite team

“Having success as a team is the most satisfying part of it to me.”

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Mercer Island School District Board Members Janet Frohnmayer, President Brian Emanuels, Vice­President Pat Braman, Director Adair Dingle, Director Dave Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent

that competed against a mix of pros and amateurs, and Hall found herself earning the ‘Best Amateur’ jersey off and on.

“It was a pretty fun and exciting race to be a part of, and that was a big step for me,” Katie Hall she said.

In the summer of 2013, Hall applied to race fulltime, saying she sent out resumes and cover letters to “pretty much every single domestic team in America,” eventually getting picked up

by UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team.

Hall said her team consists of an eclectic mix of women of all sorts of backgrounds and age groups, from Olympians to cyclists in their late teens to people like her who were previously on different career paths.

“Having success as a team is the most satisfying part of it to me,” Hall said.

“I’m on this team with all these amazing women who have these diverse talents, and when we use our talents together to accomplish more than we can on our own, I find that very satisfying.”

Hall had competed in about 10 races before the Tour Femenino de San Luis. Up to that point, she had served as a domestic on the team, a role calling for her to focus on helping her teammates win. But for the mountain classification

of the race’s fifth stage, she was one of three climbers called upon to attack if the opportunity arose.

The race began flat before the mountaintop finish. The team plan called for one of the three climbers to go early in the race and get a good gap before hitting the base of the mountain.

“It could’ve been any of my teammates on that day, but I think I was lucky to be in right place at right time when that break went,” she said. “[I was] never put in position before where it was my job to win if the situation arose, so it was really cool when it did arise and I did win.”

Now residing in Oakland, Hall loves to ride in the hills of Western Sonoma County.

She says she spends between 15-20 hours a week training on her bike, with upcoming races in the Redlands and the Tour de Gila this spring.

She hopes to help grow the fanbase in the U.S. And of course, among her goals is to make the world championships, an international event she says that draws double the viewership of the Super Bowl.

“I’m pretty excited with where I am now,” Hall said.

“I want to see how far I can make it. I would love to represent my country at the world championships someday.”

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“We were missing 15 girls, 15 girls couldn’t make state,” Lewis said.

“If you’re not available to compete at state, [the WIAA] does not allow you to compete in any postseason play. Those are the rules. That’s 15 of my girls because they’re going on vacation during mid-winter break, so they disqualified themselves.”

Considering the conditions the Islanders faced, Lewis said he was pleased with how his team fared.

“I told them, ‘we cannot come in last,’ because we were just totally depleted of our talent. Our varsity lineup [was] almost gone in every event. So I said, ‘we can beat somebody tonight, just hold it together and not come in last,’ and second-to-last ain’t too bad,” he said with a laugh.

“But they had a good meet. They were happy, we had some girls qualify to go on. What more can you ask for, than to have them qualify and continue on? It was good.”

Advancing to districts with the top three all-around scores were

Sammamish’s Nykaela Dodson, Bellevue’s Audrey Rose Laura and Lake Washington’s Bailey Johnson. Dodson topped every event and finished with an all-around score of 37.875. Laura was second at 34.7, placing second on vault and bars, tying for sixth on beam and seventh on floor.

Johnson was third at 33.525, finishing fifth on vault and bars, second on beam, and tying for seventh with Laura on floor.

Seven Islanders advanced to the district tournament, with two qualifying for multiple events. Rachel Hicks advanced on the vault, bars and floor competitions, and Cece Belady advanced on vault, beam and floor.

Also moving on were Nikki Lim on bars, Emily Menz and Emily Greaves on beam, and Madeline Gile and Jamie Vanderwall on floor.

The 2A/3A Sea-King district gymnastics tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 14 at Ballard High School. Individual competition begins at 9:30 a.m., and teams will march in at 1 p.m.

and Dylan Majewski was fourth at 285, with teammate Hayden Gaddis taking fifth. Piljin Kwak was sixth at 120, and Vinny Ricci was sixth at 126.

Just before a Wednesday practice prior to Saturday’s tournament, the Islander senior captains expressed their high expectations for the postseason this year.

“Ever since I walked into the wrestling room in seventh grade when (Lee) convinced me to wrestle, it’s been my dream to win a high school state cham-

pionship,” Yuasa said.

“This is my last shot after my knee injury last year in the semis. Hopefully, we can make that happen.”

“At the level all four of us are competing, all four of us have the goal of winning a state championship,” Lee said.

“Whether it happens or not, it’s about shooting high enough that you think you can [do it]. I think all four of us have a chance of getting up on the podium.”

“We’re all looking to finish strong, to finish as champions no matter what the result is,” Gullstad said. “We’re going to go out there and wrestle like somebody who deserves to win.”

“Our coach says all the time, ‘it’s all about winning that last match of the day,” Condon added.

“Hopefully, we can all do that together and finish out our senior year on a high note.”

Mercer Island will compete at the 3A boys regional wrestling tournament Saturday, Feb. 13-14 at Kelso High School.

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Weddings Celms - Johnsen Elizabeth Ashley Celms and Corey Scott Johnsen were married on Aug. 16, 2014, by Pastor Sue Webster at the Winthrop Congregational Church in Holbrook, Mass.

Celms is a 1999 graduate of Mercer Island High School and worked as a reporter at the Mercer Island Reporter newspaper from 2007 to 2010. Celms received a Master of Arts in 2012 from Columbia University, where she studied migration and human rights in post-Soviet states at the Harriman Institute.

She also holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and Scandinavian studies from the University of Washington. She is currently employed as a Public Programs Coordinator at The Opportunity Agenda,

Rankin - Hollowed Cherish Nicole Rankin, Esq. and John J. Hollowed, Jr. M.D. were married October 19, 2014 at the Parker in Palm Springs, Calif., with John Hollowed, Sr. officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Ed and Carole Rankin of Rossmoor, Calif. Rankin is a 2006 graduate of the University of California, San Diego, with a bachelor’s degree in economics and international studies and a jurist doctorate from UCLA in 2011. She is employed by Greenberg Glusker law firm of Los Angeles, Calif.

The groom is the son of John and Anne Hollowed of Mercer Island. John Jr. is a 2004 graduate of Mercer Island High School and received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Carleton College in 2008.

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2014 - 2015 PTA Reflections art contest a social justice non-profit in New York City. She is the daughter of Joyce Celms of Holbrook, Mass., and John Celms of San Diego, Calif.

Johnsen is an assistant editor in film and television, who most recently worked on “The Giver” and the Netflix Contributed photo series, “Marco Elizabeth Celms and Corey Johnsen Polo.” He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Wash. and Kerry Johnsen of Film and Television from Bothell, Wash.

New York University, Tisch Celms and Johnsen met School of the Arts and an in 2007 while waiting tables Associate of Arts degree at Cellar 46 on Mercer from Edmonds Community Island. They currently College. Johnsen is the son reside in Brooklyn, N.Y. of Heidi Thaut of Shoreline,

He earned a master’s degree from Drexel University in 2010, and a medical degree from Creighton University in 2014. John is working in Internal Medicine at

UCLA. The reception was at the Parker. After a honeymoon trip to the Isle of Capri in Italy, the couple is residing in Los Angeles, Calif.

Anantika Mannby took second place for her artwork (above), and Andrew Yeh won first place for his photo at right, in the annual Reflections student art contest.

To see the complete list of winning entries, visit the Mercer Island PTA Council Reflections webpage at www. miptacouncil.org/programs/reflections/2015reflections-awards.

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13TH ANNUAL GIVING FROM THE HEART BREAKFAST: 7-8:30

a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. This annual fundraiser is a show of support and celebration for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. MIYFS is here to help all Islanders - kids, teens, individuals, families and seniors alike. Register at www.miyfs.org or by calling (206) 275-7756.

MIHS PTA COUNCIL REFLECTIONS AWARDS: 5:30-8:30 p.m.,

Wednesday, Feb. 11, Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. The Reflections Awards celebrate Mercer Island student art. For more, email Ivy Suzuki at ivysuzuki@ me.com.

KINDERGARTEN SHOWCASE:

6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, St. Monica School, 4320 87th Ave. S.E. Meet teachers and hear about St. Monica’s literacy, math and STEM + Arts programs. Free.

For more, contact Jamie North at jnorth@stmonicasea.org or call 206-232-5432.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 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, st concerts and plays and literReporter 4

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ary events as well as support local artists with grants and acquire public art for the city. For more about the Arts Council, contact Amber Britton at amber.britton@ mercergov.org.

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ultimately secures the future of the land of Israel.

Event is open to the community. RSVPs requested at scholar@shevetachim.com. $18 adults, $27 per couple.

Under 21 free. For more, contact Randy Kessler at 206-491-9570.

INFANT/CHILD/ADULT CPR WITH AED: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday,

Feb. 11, Main Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Sign up online at myparksandrecreation.com or via telephone at 206-275-7847. Cost is $25.

For more, contact Jolene Judd at 206-275-7607.

MERCER ISLAND GUILD MEETING: 10-11:30 am,

Friday, Feb. 20, Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club, 4120 86th Ave. S.E. The agenda includes plans, instruction and training in preparation for mailing day in March. The nominating committee will present the 2015-16 slate of officers.

All members are urged to attend this important meeting. For more, contact JoAnne Jones at jojones@ earthlink.net or call 206232-3903.

JEWISH ART | CONTEMPORARY WOMEN: 2-5 p.m. Sunday,

Feb. 15, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Female contemporary artists are contributing revolutionary ideas to the field of Jewish art. This presentation will introduce key artists, their exemplary works of art, and provide an important connection to contemporary Jewish sociocultural, political, and religious issues. Cost is $5-$8. For more, contact Pamela Lavitt at pamelal@ sjcc.org or call 206-3880832.

THURSDAY | 12 MERCER ISLAND LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING: 9:30-

11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E. The topic for discussion will be “Local and State Hospital Mergers”. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Cynthia Howe at howe. john@comcast.net

MERCER ISLAND WOMEN’S CLUB NEW MEMBER COFFEE:

10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, Starbucks (Southend), 8415 S.E. 68th St. The Mercer Island Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic organization that welcomes all women who are current residents of Mercer Island. Whether new to Mercer Island or a longtime resident, all potential new members

MONDAY | 16 SJCC MID-WINTER BREAK CAMP:

Feb. 16-20, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. With a theme of “Around the World Week”, kids will explore a different culture and country each day, eat traditional food and play games. Before and after care are also available.

Cost is $60-70 per day. For more, contact Daliah Silver at DaliahS@sjcc.org or call 206-388-0839.

SUNDAY | 15 EMPOWERING ISRAEL EMBRACING THE IDEALS OF A JEWISH ARMY: 9:30-11:30

a.m., Sunday, Feb. 15, Congregation Shevet Achim, 8685 S.E. 47th St. Rabbi Shalom Hammer served in the IDF Rabbinate, has authored four books and writes regularly for the Jerusalem Post. His lecture draws on his experiences in the field, and weaves in analysis from the Torah on how embracing life

PRESIDENTS DAY GAME EVENT AT COLLEGE NANNIES AND TUTORS: 1-4 p.m., Monday,

Feb. 16, 7605 27th St. S.E. College Nannies and Tutors is hosting an Open House

Game Day Event, created for kids ranging from 6-12 years of age. Professional nannies and tutors will assist the children with window painting, President’s trivia, and board games. Parents are invited to stay or drop off during this time. This game day event is a nonprofit event to benefit The Baby Corner. College Nannies and Tutors encourages families to bring in baby clothes and goods to donate to The Baby Corner. Light snacks and beverages are provided.

are invited to participate.

For more, contact Janice Bengston at newmemberinfo@mercerislandwomensclub.com.

EVENTS | ONGOING THE ART OF PARENTING:

7:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 20 - Feb. 24, Friendship Circle, 2737 77th Ave. S.E. Suite 101. Drawing on three millennia of Jewish wisdom and skillfully crafted into an enthralling exposé addressing the unique situations parents face, The Art of Parenting will ensure that parents have the know-how to navigate challenges, the tools to be effective, and the confidence to know they’re doing their best to secure their child’s future.

Enroll in one class or all six.

RSVP: Call 206-FRIENDS (374-3637) or email rabbi@ friendshipcirclewa.org.

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS:

7 p.m., Mercer Island Community and Event For details contact College Nannies and Tutors at 206659-4156.

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Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of summer camps, including art, cooking, Legos, kayaking, music, sailing, sports and day camps for ages 3 and up.

Register for Mini Mercer, Mercer Day Camp or Mini Mercer Sports between Feb. 7-20 and receive $20 off your first camp and entry into a drawing to get 1/2 off your second camp.

Register by calling 206275-7609.

olate gifts for Valentine’s Day. Ingredients and cooking supplies provided.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

OPERA PREVIEW - SEMELE BY GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759): Wednesday, Feb.

18, 7 p.m. These free lectures, provided to increase enjoyment and appreciation of Seattle Opera productions, will feature speaker Norm Hollingshead with recorded musical excerpts.

Sunday Worship | 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. spiritual formation for all ages; includes Godly Play and nursery

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Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Visually Speaking caters American Sign Language education to all. Increase signing skills while working with an instructor fluent in American Sign Language.

Classes will take place Feb. 5 - March 12. Cost is $99.

For more, contact Kellie at Info@visuallyspeaking.info.

Mercer Island United Methodist Church SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 am Christian Education 11:00 am Worship Service

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Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Circulation Manager. Position will be based out of the Kirkland office. The primary duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service.

Po s i t i o n r e q u i r e s t h e ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to deliver newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carr iers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must p o s s e s s r e l i a bl e , i n sured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested in joining the team at the Redmond and Bothell/Kenmore Repor ters, email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@sound publishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: CMRED in the subject line.

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Cemetery Plots

2 SxS BURIAL PLOTS FOR $2895! Great deal, two plots for one! Located in the Veteran’s Section 198 (available to those with any relationship to a veteran), lot B, plots 3-4, WA Memorial Park, Bonney Watson, 16445 International Blvd, S e a t a c WA 9 8 1 8 8 .

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pets/animals Dogs

Dogs

AKC, Chocolate & Black Lab pups English with blocky heads. Great hunters or companions.

Playful, loyal & healthy.

Family raised & well socialized, OFA’s lineage, first shots, de-wormed and vet checked. Parents on site. $550, $650 & $700. 425-422-2428.

A few rare mismarked Labradors

7 BLACK LAB Puppies H e a l t hy, c l e a n h a p py p u p s $ 3 0 0 . P l ay f u l 5 week olds will be ready for loving homes come M a r c h . Fa m i l y h o m e raised. 4 Boys. 3 Girls.

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HEATHLY CARPETS

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Driveways, patios, steps, & decorative stamp. Foundations, repair & waterproofing.

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AKC DOBERMAN puppies. Red & rust. Born January 2nd, 2015. Up to date on shots. Health guarantee. Parents on site. Raised in family setting. (6) males, (3) females. Asking $800.

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CHIHUAHUA Puppies, call for pricing. Financing Available. Adult Adoptions Also, $100 Each.

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups $800. CKC and AKC parents with OFA cer tification. Written health guarantee. First s h o t s, wo r m e d & ve t clearance. Ready February 6 th . Call Mark 360463-2485.

wheels

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2005 FORD FOCUS ZX5. $4,950. Excellent!

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Automobiles Ford

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Auto Events/ Auctions

BIG D TOWING Abandoned Vehicle Auction Tuesday 02/17/15 @ 11AM. 2 Vehicles Preview 10-11am.

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New brakes, calipers, rotors, U-joints & batteries.

Selling to upgrade. One owner. Asking $28,500.

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Manuel’s Painting Millwork. Gutters.

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Accepting resumes at: hreast@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: 19426 68th Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

Sales Positions • Multi Media Advertising Sales Consultants - Whidbey - Everett - South King County - Snohomish County

Non-Sales Positions • Admin Assistant - Friday Harbor - Poulsbo

Reporters & Editorial • Reporters - Poulsbo

Production/Labor • General Worker - Press - Everett

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Multi Media Advertising Consultant-Inside Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washington! Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for a selfmotivated, results driven person interested in a career in multi-media sales for its Renton and Auburn Reporter publications. In this exciting role you will leverage your drive and creativity to develop, customize, and sell online and print marketing programs to local businesses and private party advertisers.

Qualified candidate will be able to: • Sell advertising to meet and exceed goals • Make sales presentations and close sales over the phone • Provide a high level of customer service to meet and exceed client expectations • Prioritize workflow and thrive in a very fast-paced environment with short deadlines • Candidate must have a minimum of one year prior outbound phone sales experience.

You will receive thorough training on our products and solutions as well as successful sales techniques. We are committed to our team and actively promote from within, opening doors for your future growth. If you have the noted skills, please email your resume and cover letter to:hreast@soundpublishing.com. Attn: ISREN This position, which is based in Kent, receives hourly pay plus commissions and a benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Sound Publishing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

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

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Sandy Beach!

$2,300,000

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

Harbour Pointe $1,430,000

Mukilteo’s finest penthouse! The Fairview largest unit with the best views! 3 bedroom + office & loft. 2-story floor plan. 20’ vaulted ceiling. 3 parking spaces. #710872 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Houghton

$1,085,000

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

Tam O’Shanter

$495,000

One level living at its best! Three bedroom rambler on a corner lot with level yard, mature landscaping and two patios. Great floor plan w/separate bedroom wing. #737836 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414

Whidbey Island $2,250,000

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

2015 Ready!

$1,425,000

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

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

◆ New List

$1,748,000

Westside

$1,389,000

21,838SF of private, nearly lvl lot 1 property back from MI’s western shore w/sweeping views of the lake, Seward Park & snowy mtn peaks. 3,140 SF of style w/4BR, 2.75BA. #731792 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

New Build

$1,688,888

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

A Manor House $1,299,000

Natural setting, 4BR/3.5BA home featuring spacious living & dining, gourmet kit/family rm, butler’s pantry, master suite w/spa BA, amazing den/office + rec room. #727541 Molly Penny 206-200-4411 Katie Penny Shea 206-755-5051

Recreate Into Your Own Manor House,3350+SF, 4+BR, 2.75BA, .518 Acres, Leaded Glass, French Doors, Mstr Suite w/Spa BA, Deck, Gardens, By School, Bus, Park. #631724 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

Coupeville

$900,000

◆ Madison Park

$889,000

Penthouse

$595,000

Kemmore

$449,000

SHORT SALE

$239,900

SHORT SALE

$230,000

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

This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home has had all the budget busting “bone” work done for you so you can focus on what really matters to you. Updated vinyl clad windows. #735800 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Charming 1920’s Craftsman w/ upside galore! 2 Bedrms on main & 2 nonconforming on lower level. 2 car gar off alley-new finished hdwds-walk to village. #738181 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

Lovely Seabeck rambler in excellent condition. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Tiered media room for movies or the big game! 3BR/2BA #725432 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Living at the top! Panoramic lake & city views, Northwest sunsets. North End 1420sf. 2 bedrooms with office/3rd bedroom option or den. Luxury master suite. #736090 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Curt Peterson 425-503-4230

Great Federal Way location, close to shopping, restaurants, I-5, Pacific Highway, SR-18. Pellet stove in basement.

Large covered deck, patio. 4BR/1.5BA. #657061 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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South End

$1,600,000

2015 completed Classic Federal-Styled residence defined with contemporary flair. 4BRs + den/guest suite and extra 3/4 bath, hardwoods on main and stairs. #729786 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077

Redmond

$1,148,888

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

Bellevue Towers

$588,000

Situated in heart of downtown Bellevue, the Towers provide convenience and excitement of city life in a most desirable location! Enjoy mtn & city views.

1BR/1.5BA #731036 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

-SHORT SALE-

$224,900

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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$4,500

Northwest Contemporary, 4BR, 5BA home located on a quiet cul-de-sac of 13 homes. Oversized window in front of house brings lots of light & makes house very bright. #733287 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

SHORT SALE

$161,200

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

FOR LEASE

$3,300

4BR +Office/5thBR, 2.5BA, By High School, Ellis Pond & Library. MSTR Suite w/Balcony, Bright Kitchen w/Stainless Applcs & Granite Counters. 2 Dcks, 4 Fplcs, Hrdwd. #731974 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

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