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Ciscoe Morris at Aljoya April 1 Gardener and celebrity Ciscoe Morris awill offer tips and advice on how to make your garden flourish this spring and summer at 1:30 p.m., April 1 at Aljoya 2430 76th Ave. S.E. The event is free but attendees must RSVP at 206-538-6401.
Ten-day event celebrates Jewish and Israeli life, culture and history By Katie Metzger
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The Seattle Jewish Film Festival, which began on March 14, concluded with a comedy at Mercer Island’s Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) on Sunday evening. The 10-day festival, which is celebrating its 20th year, closed with “Mr. Kaplan,” a film from Uruguay about an elderly man who becomes convinced that a
local bar owner is a Nazi. The J’s 350-seat theater — in its newly renovated auditorium — was filled almost to capacity. This year’s festival had seen recordbreaking numbers of attendees, said Sarah Tobis, SJCC marketing and communications manager. “The festival has a loyal following. People look forward to this event all year to see old friends, keep the tradition going, and engage Jewishly in a way that’s meaningful,” Tobis said. More than 7,000 people attended the festival this year, which featured 32 films from 10 countries, including Golden Globe and Oscar contenders. Last weekend’s
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films, which included “Hanna’s Journey” and “Havana Curveball,” were shown at AMC Pacific Place in Seattle. The audience favorite was “Run Boy Run,” which follows an 8-year-old boy as he flees from the Warsaw ghetto and across the Polish countryside and tries to maintain his Jewish identity, providing a rarely-seen view of the Holocaust through the eyes of a child. The film festival is one pillar of the J’s year-round cultural arts program. The J will soon offer a cultural arts membership. “The festival and cultural arts program complement each other so nicely. Both have added sustained opportunities for people to come together as a community through the arts,” Tobis said. “One of the best parts is that so many of the people we’re seeing come
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Safely dispose of the old equipment and household items this Saturday at the city’s Spring recycling event. Drop off items between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., March 28, at the Mercer Island Boat Launch, 3600 East Mercer Way. Recyclers can also pick up a worm bin or compost bin at a discounted rate. Go to http://www.mercergov. org/files/2015_MI_Spring_Recycling_Flyer.pdf for more. Recyclers are asked to bringing a non-perishable food item or cash donation for the MI Food Pantry.
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A woman was arrested in Bellevue after a police pursuit that began on Mercer Island ended with assistance from Bellevue Police, Washington State Patrol and King County Deputies. The 34-year-old woman, an exgirlfriend of a 31-year-old Island resident, had allegedly stolen a firearm from his apartment at the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. She had it in her possession when she was taken into custody at 2:40 a.m. on Monday morning.
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The Mercer Island School Board will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Islander Middle School expansion project at 2 p.m., March 27 at the school.
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FILM | FROM 1 through the doors have never been to the J before.” In addition to the festival, the J organizes three to four marquee arts events every year, including an upcoming performance by Israeli Ethiopian Jazz artist Ester
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The 42 stakeholders selected by the city participated in a two-day design workshop at the Community and Event Center on Friday and Saturday. The goal of Friday’s fourhour evening session was to brainstorm and find commonalities of the ideas and goals for Town Center streetscapes and building forms. The stakeholders split into small groups and presented their findings. Many suggested the city save money and buy land in the downtown area to build a large plaza or park to add greenery and character and
City keeps Hines exemption in moratorium More than 30 people spoke at the continued public hearing on March 16 about Mercer Island’s moratorium and what
act as a gathering place for community events. The issues identified were consistent among the groups, but could prove tricky to solve: lack of parking, too-small courtyards and too-tall buildings. The city hired consultants last year to help with the visioning work — Seth Harry and Associates and Three Square Blocks. The consultants worked on Saturday to come up with designs and renderings passed on feedback from the stakeholder session and previous public input meetings. They presented preliminary ideas to the group on Saturday night. has become known as the “Hines exemption” — as the ordinance preventing the city from accepting or processing building permits in Town Center doesn’t include a five-story, mixeduse development planned for the heart of the area. After hearing com-
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A group of Town Center stakeholders discusses how the city should regulate downtown development to get the green spaces, public plazas and retail desired by the community. For more, go to mercergov.org/TownCenter. ments on both sides of the issue, which boils down to whether Islanders want a “vibrant,” dense downtown or a smaller, “village” feel, the City Council decided to hold up its original ruling. The city will continue the “pause” on new building while revising its Town Center codes, and will keep Hines exempt. Five of the seven Councilmembers concluded that the benefits the Hines project could
bring to the Town Center — including the potential for 200 stalls of commuter parking, a high-end grocery store like Whole Foods and a public plaza along S.E. 29th Street — plus the legal risk that could come with delaying the progress of a fast-tracked developer, outweigh public concern about the scale of the building and the risk of litigation regarding equal protection claims. For more, see story on mi-reporter.com.
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School District changes impact fee calculation Mercer Island School District (MISD) submitted a letter to the city asking that the previous mitigation formula be updated to reflect the cost of a new classroom. The fee would be about $5,900 per unit, for two or more bedroom units. That higher fee went into effect immediately and will be applied to future developments, including the Hines project. At their meeting on March 16, City Councilmembers asked why the fee was only
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he measure of a community can be taken in many ways. The quality of its schools, parks and streets, its cadre of citizen volunteers, its care and concern for others and its institutions —such as those of the faith community — are markers of strong community. Regardless of one’s faith — or lack of faith — at some point all Islanders have benefited both directly or indirectly from an Island church or a synagogue. Whether it is attending a wedding or funeral, a kids carnival or a blood drive, gathering at an Island church or synagogue is part of everyday life on the Island. The faith community has been generous with its buildings, sharing them with outside groups or using them as a staging area for helping others. Facilities are used for arts performances and fundraisers. Some faith communities have offered parking for commuters. There is the Stroum Jewish Community Center that serves all people with classes, activities and sports. They hosted the recent gala for Youth Theatre Northwest. The Mercer Island Presbyterian Church holds all kinds of events open to all from musical performances, talks and the Ten Thousand Villages sale held every December. Emmanuel Episcopal Church agreed to be the temporary home of Youth Theatre Northwest. St. Monica Church prepares and distributes food for the hungry and homeless. The United Methodist Church hosts homeless women and children at its home on S.E. 24th Street. Others host Boys and Girl Scouts, classes, tutoring or day care, or community events for youth and seniors. Perhaps the most recent sign of this generosity comes from the First Church of Christ Scientist. The church was determined to sell their church to the nearby congregation of Shevet Achim rather than a developer. And they did. Any priest or rabbi or pastor would shrug at such praise. “It is simply what we do,” they would say, pointing to their members. “ It is our mission to serve.”
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Remembering others at MI Pediatrics Thanks to reporter Joseph Livarchik and the Reporter for the article in the March 4 issue regarding Mercer Island Pediatrics. Thanks also to Drs. Janice and Jack Woolley for hosting the reunion of 60 years of Mercer Island Pediatrics personnel. In addition to those named and pictured I must recognize others. The late Dr. Philip G. Deane, a veteran of the World War II Tenth Mountain Division Italian campaign, joined me in practice in the third year and for the next 30 years. In retirement, he then served in third world countries with his wife, Lola. My wife, Sarah, was supportive of the practice and, without fanfare, contributed to the community at the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, the Children’s Hospital telephone directory and in other ways. Lola Deane was a community activist, helped establish neighborhood parks and the MI Community Fund and is fittingly remembered at the “Deane’s Children’s Park.” Dr. William Merritt joined the practice for 10 years and longtime Island resident Dr. William Jaquette joined for the last years of his career. In addition, patients will remember receptionist Betty Morgan, nurses Franny Davis and Frances Peterson, and Jane of all trades the late Ellen Lindblad, Lou Jones and others. Medical school offered no practice management courses and we were
dependent on Islander Edwin Wong, C.P.A. and later, H. Court Carter, C.P.A. There were others worthy of memory also.
Transportation package: more waste and pollution
Lately I’ve heard too much about the “need” for Washington to pass a “transportation package.” If any detail is provided, and often it is not, it is only about expanding roads, but not how we pay for them. We should The story “A Dynasty of Care for be hearing about the drawbacks, and Young Patients, brought back many the reality that these projects will just memories associated with our chil- increase sprawl as more people move dren’s wonderful medical care dur- to the areas connected by the new ing those early years at the pediatric roads. By the time the roads are done, clinic . However, one significant omis- paradoxically, none of us will ever sion must be rectified. Along with Dr. spend any less time sitting in our cars. Skinner, Dr. Philip Deane, was also Every morning I walk my daughpresent during the very beginning. His ter to elementary school in Bellevue. wife, Lola Deane, was In less than half a mile, their nurse. The Deanes we may pass a hundred were responsible for cars and I can smell the the Childrens’ Park on exhaust from them all. Island Crest Way. Lola Send your letters to: Then I breathe more also helped start the editor@mi-reporter.com. vehicle fumes just walkMercer Island bookKeep it brief, courteous, ing from the bus stop to store. Phil was highly and sign your name. my office in Seattle. respected and hopefulInstead of talking ly remembered for his about cleaning up the thoughtful care. air, we are talking about expanding roads. We need to do better, and we Joan and Werner Samson can. The current state legislative transportation proposal is wasteful and unfair. It raises the gas tax, and because I would like to extend my thanks that won’t cover the costs of a pet and appreciation to two gentlemen project for every district, it dips into who assisted me when I fell and sustaxpayer money that was supposed to tained a cut above my eye at 9 a.m., be budgeted for other things. Tuesday, March 17, in the QFC parkThe most egregious is diverting ing lot. I greatly appreciated their confunds that voters mandated would go cern and believe that they truly fit the to toxic and environmental clean-up title of “Good Samaritans.” under the Model Toxic Control Act. Alfred L. Skinner, M.D.
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What do you think of grocers like Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s possibly coming to the Island?
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“I don’t know where we’d get the space, but I’d like a small Trader Joe’s.”
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The ‘why’ of moving elephants to another zoo The Woodland Park Zoo’s two elephants, Chai and Bamboo, will be leaving in the next couple of months for Oklahoma City and the zoo there. The move has created a lot of controversy and discussion. Since Mercer Islanders comprise a significant number of WPZ’s members and guests, it’s worthwhile for us to take a look at the facts and Irwin understand the Goverman objectives and rationales, especially for moving the elephants to a zoo rather than what’s been characterized as a ‘sanctuary.’ Elephants are social animals that benefit greatly from being in a multigenerational herd and being enriched through the opportunity for constant interaction, movement and mental stimulation the WPZ Board formed a citizen’s Task Force and looked at enlarging the herd, letting Chai and Bamboo ‘retire in place’ or finding
FEES | FROM 4 The city has two alternative mechanisms to finance public facilities by chargind developers: State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) mitigation fees and Growth Management Act (GMA) impact fees. Recent developments have paid SEPA mitigation fees to Mercer Island schools. Last year, Legacy paid $90,556. In 2002, The
new homes for them. With input from the community as well professionals with the requisite background in animal management, curation and veterinary medicine, the decision was made to close WPZ’s elephant exhibit and seek a new home for the remaining pair. The current controversy arises from the decision by WPZ to send Chai and Bamboo to the Oklahoma City Zoo rather than a “sanctuary,” and the inaccurate information that has appeared in the local press, been presented to the Seattle City Council and introduced in other venues. All parties involved in the discussion are passionate, sincere and have the best interests of Chai and Bamboo at heart – and the debate has become heated. While “sanctuary” as a term and a destination has appeal, WPZ’s professional staff has looked long and hard and does not believe that there is a sanctuary that meets the needs of our elephants and could reliably provide a the right home for them. The existing sanctuaries cannot provide the right mix of multi-generational family and interaction, integration with a
Mercer paid $93,696 and in 2001, Island Market paid $43,244, Avellino paid $19,608.00 and Newell Court paid $17,160. Other developments — Aviara, 7800 Plaza, 77 Central and Aljoya — paid no fees to schools. The Council requested that staff, along with a potential consultant, continue a preliminary analysis of impact fees, and look into charging fees on single-family residences.
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large herd and appropriate regulatory oversight and financial security. The wealth of information that went into the evaluation and recommendation and the planned move is significant and too long for this letter. I’d encourage readers to access www.zoo.org/elephantnews for both the latest information and its transparent discussion of the facts and rationale for the decision, make up your own minds and, hopefully, support the Zoo. I’ve been involved with Woodland Park Zoo since our family moved here in 1992. It is a resource and a treasure in the midst of our city. The management, staff and volunteers involved with WPZ are professional, passionate and genuine in their love and care of all the animals. They deserve your informed support of this move, which has the best interests of their beloved elephants at the center.
“Staff does not believe there is a sanctuary that meets the needs of our elephants.”
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LETTER | FROM 5 They also plan to dip into sales tax revenue from the state’s general fund. And maintenance? Even though we sorely need more of it, the proposed budget covers very little while creating more future maintenance needs. Our taxes have already paid for studies which show clearly that when you build more roads, traffic actually gets worse. But our state government refuses to learn these lessons and we are turning our beautiful forested Pacific Northwest into the next L.A.
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MARCH 6 INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A 48-year-old Island woman reported a domestic disturbance concerning her son at the 8800 block of S.E. 40th Street. EXTORTION/BLACKMAIL: A 63-year-old Fall City man reported that his company’s server files were encrypted by an unknown entity at the 7500 block of S.E. 24th Street. He was notified that in order to restore the files, he would have to pay $600 in Bitcoins.
MARCH 9 PROWLING: A 45-year-old Island man who lives at the 6800 block of 83rd Avenue S.E. reported that his unlocked vehicle was entered. Someone stole a pair of sunglasses, as well as a clarinet, with a case containing a music stand, reeds and other clarinet accessories.
MARCH 10 ASSIST: Kirkland PD had a 35-year-old Seattle man
on suspect for robbery. Mercer Island PD located the suspect’s vehicle and took the suspect into custody at the 6000 block of westbound I-90. The vehicle and suspect were released to Kirkland PD. COLLISION: A 41-year-old Seattle woman said she was entering the parking garage for Island Crest Plaza at the 8000 block of S.E. 28th Street, and had to wait for another vehicle attempting to back out of a stall. The car reversed too far and collided with a parked, unoccupied vehicle. The witness heard the collision and saw the driver leave the lot. Police contacted the driver, who said she didn’t know she hit another vehicle. COLLISION: A 74-year-old man said he was slowing down as he approached an intersection at the 8700 block of S.E. 40th Street, and was struck from behind by another car. The other driver, a 16-year-old Islander, said she tried to stop but was too late.
dropping off supplies for a construction site at the 7800 block of S.E. 30th Street. He cut the corner too sharp and hit a light pole, which snapped off close to the base and fell to the ground. FRAUD: A 62-year-old woman and 60-year-old man who live at the 8500 block of S.E. 79th Place tried to file their tax return online. They received an error message that their taxes had already been filed. They contacted the IRS and were told to get a police report. PROWLING: A 65-year-old Island man received a call from Bellevue PD stating his check book was found on a suspect. He said his check book should be in his vehicle, which was unlocked but parked in a secured parking garage at 2600 block of 77th Avenue S.E. Nothing else was missing. FRAUD: A 54-year-old
woman at the 4800 block of Forest Avenue S.E. said that her identity was stolen and filing of her tax return was attempted.
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Dean E. Matthews, Jr., born June 22, 1934 to parents Dean E. and Helen Matthews, died March 2, 2015 at his Sammamish, WA, home. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, son Mark (Coral), daughters Marcia Brown (Jeff) and Carole Anderson (Kyle), stepson Rudy McKinney (Jovanna), and stepdaughter Camille McKinney. Survivors also include grandchildren Jordan, Taylor, Taryn, Carl, Sarah, Jackie, Katie, Drew, step-grandchildren Rhyan, Quinn, Keysa and Eleanor, along with brothers Bill and Jon, three cousins, and six nieces and nephews. Born in Dodge City, KS, Dean grew up in Ashland, KS, attended the University of Kansas, joined the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering. He spent almost four years in the Air Force in Almagordo, NM, where his son and first daughter were born. Dean then moved to Tacoma, WA, to work for the American Plywood Association, and where his second daughter was born. In 1965 he moved to Mercer Island, WA, to work for Simpson Timber Co. in Seattle. Dean was a long-time Mercer Island resident, moving to Sammamish, WA, in 2014. In 1983 he established his public relations company, Matthews Associates, working with building products companies, and eventually added engineering consulting to the firms work scope. His work had him traveling throughout the U.S., and occasionally internationally. Working until he was 77 he retired in 2012. A member of Mercer Island Rotary for more than 25 years, Dean loved woodworking, remodeling, furniture making, boating, water skiing, snow skiing, and camping. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Parish in Seattle, 609 8th Ave., Saturday, March 28, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers a donation may be sent to Rotary Foundation, Mercer Island Rotary, P.O. Box 1, Mercer Island, WA 98040 1274973
FRAUD: An accountant tried to file taxes for a 62-yearold woman and 63-year-old man who live at the 9100 block of S.E. 58th Street, but received an error message that their taxes were already filed.
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FRAUD: The identity of a 64-year-old woman who lives at the 6800 block of S.E. 33rd Street was stolen. Her name and Social Security number were used fraudulently in a U.S. Federal tax return though the IRS.
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Joyce Leuckel, 77, long-time resident of Mercer Island, Washington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Hospice House in Bellingham, Washington following a brief battle with lymphoma. She was born in Puxico, Missouri on October 2, 1937 to Eldon and Gladys Reasons. Her parents and brother, Ray, preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved husband, David “Buster” Leuckel, of Lynden, WA; daughter Melissa Milburn, of Mercer Island, WA; and sons David Leuckel, Jr. and Shawn Leuckel, both from Seattle, WA; as well as three wonderful grandsons, Christopher and Connor Leuckel and Riley Milburn, all of whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her brother, Stan Reasons, of St. Louis, MO. The Leuckel family was a member of St. Monica’s Church on Mercer Island. As a child, Joyce grew up on a farm and attended grades 1-8 in a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Puxico High School in 1955. At age 19, she married Buster Leuckel at Sacred Heart Church in Poplar Bluff, MO. They lived in Arkansas, Missouri, and Nebraska before moving their family to Mercer Island in 1972. After retirement, Joyce and Buster moved to Lynden, where she was a member of the garden club, and volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce. Joyce was a kind, loving friend to everyone she knew and lived a life respecting all people, never judging anyone. Kids on Mercer Island described her as their “second mom”. She was honored as “Citizen of the Year” on Mercer Island in the late 70’s. Her devotion to family and friends defined her extraordinary, loving life. Some of her hobbies and activities included cooking, gardening, tennis, golf, biking, skiing, and travelling with Buster to beautiful cities throughout the world. Joyce was remembered in a private, family mass, but no memorial service will be held at her request. The family suggests donations in her name to the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospice Foundation in Bellingham, the Lymphoma Research Foundation or a charitable organization of your choice. 1275879
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CITY OF MERCER ISLAND SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM FINAL ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE The Washington State Department of Ecology (Department) hereby provides notice, as required by the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58.090(8), that the Department has taken final action and approved the City of Mercer Island’s (City) comprehensive Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update. Per RCW 90.58.090, the effective date of the City’s updated SMP is March 18, 2015. Per RCW 90.58.190(2) and RCW 36.70A.290, petitions of appeal must be filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board within 60 days of publication of this notice. More info: 425-649-7145 or http://www.ecy. wa.gov/programs/sea/shorelines/ smp/mycomments/MercerIsland. html Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on March 25, 2015. #1271495. Bender Custom Construction, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, the Lai Residence, is located at 3019 60th Ave SE, Mercer Island, in King County. This project involves approximately 1.3 acres of soil disturbance for construction of a new residence. The receiving water is Lake Washington. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antideg radation requirements under WAC 173201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on March 25, 2015 and April 1, 2015.#1274340.
SELF-STORAGE LIEN SALE 04/01/2015 11:30am Sale will be held at: Storage @ Benson 10650 Se174th st Renton, WA 98055 425-255-1900 Tillmon Auction Service www.tillmonsauction.com Published in Renton Reporter 03/20,03/27, 2015; Mercer Island Reporter 03/25,2015.#1274516 CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council’s Regular Meeting of April 6, 2015 has been moved to one week earlier on March 30, 2015 due to the school district spring break. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Allison Spietz City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on March 25, 2015. #1275166. CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 15-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING, ADOPTING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS OR NEW DEVELOPMENT OR RE-DEVELOPMENT IN THE MERCER ISLAND TOWN CENTER ZONE. Ordinance No. 15-05 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on March 16, 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 March 25, 2015. #1275295. The annual report of The Sanford Foundation is available at the address noted below for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who so requests within 180 days of this notice. 9248 SE 59th St., Mercer Island, WA 98040. 232-7010. Principal Manager, Pat Turner. Published in Mercer Island Reporter March 25, 2015.#1276203
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News briefs City Council meeting date change Mercer Island City Council’s regular meeting of April 6 has been moved to one week earlier on March 30, due to the school district spring break. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 9611 S.E. 36th St.
Gateway art hit by car to be restored After a car crash destroyed gateway art in the sculpture garden in January, city staff started working with insurance companies on its replacement. A driver having a diabetic episode failed to use his brakes coming from the I-90 off-ramp at 77th Avenue S.E., going through the intersection, hitting part of the low concrete wall that holds the “Mercer Island” sign and flattening two of the metal abstract sculptures of people. Damages to the Island sign were estimated to be
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about $3,000. The cost of the gateway project, installed in 1999, was $85,583. The cost of the art, including the metal people, was $20,000. “The claim is still at insurance so we don’t yet know the amount we will receive to make the repairs. We do have a couple of companies lined up so once the claim is complete we can move forward this spring,” said recreation superintendent Diane Mortenson. The man’s car landed in the sculpture gallery after also colliding with the three-piece steel sculpture called “Gnome Group 3” by John Geise, valued at $9,000. The man was unhurt, and no one else was injured. The outdoor sculpture gallery is maintained by the Arts Council. It features works that are for sale, and commissions benefit the city’s public art program.
Busy car prowler arrested in Seattle Mercer Island Police Department Detectives Sergeant Jeff Magnan, Joe Morris and Mike Seifert helped in the arrest of a car prowler known to be
targeting Luther Burbank Park. They had been tracking the suspect, 31-yearold Jacob Benjamin Larsen, for several months. Larsen had become one of the most wanted men in the Seattle area. At the Mercer Island Park and Ride alone, Larsen had done 15 smash-and-grabs in 90 days. Undercover officers from the Mercer Island and Bellevue Police Departments arrested Larsen on March 10 at a laundromat near the South Seattle QFC, where he would often buy gift cards with stolen credit or debit cards. Larsen, a “prolific career criminal” according to police, is wanted in multiple jurisdictions on many charges.
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School briefs Parent Edge presentation on impact of digital era on youth Mercer Island Parent Edge will present a talk and discussion by Kate Davis, entitled, ‘The App Generation: How today’s youth navigate identity, intimacy and imagination in a digital world.” The event is at 7 p.m., March 30 at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. Dr. Davis is an assistant professor at the University of Washington Information School where she studies the role of digital media technologies in adolescents’ academic, social and moral lives. She also serves as an advisory board member for MTV’s digital abuse campaign. Davis holds a doctorate in Human Development and Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Davis’ discussion will cover the challenges of growing up in a digital era: • How today’s youth navigate intimacy, identity and imagination • The potentials and drawbacks of new media technology for young people, based on an extensive research program at
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Workshops set for prospective school board candidates This fall, three of the five Mercer Island School Board seats will be up for election., board positions 1, 3, and 5. In anticipation of these elections and to educate prospective candidates, the
order violation. Officers arrived and were told by the victim that the suspect had left a voice message stating the suspect had the victim’s stolen gun and she would use it on officers. Surrounding agencies were notified of the suspect’s statements while officers continued to search for the woman. At approximately 1:45 a.m. on Monday, March 23, officers located the suspect driving through the victim’s apartment parking lot. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop and began driving eastbound on I-90. The vehicle stopped on I-90 at East Mercer Way and a man exited the car and laid down in the roadway. Officers safely took the male driver into custody for a short period before releasing him. As officers were taking
Washington State School Directors Association is hosting several free, twohour workshops in the months of March and April. The nearest workshop will be held on March 26 at the Seattle Public Schools, Administration building auditorium at 2445 3rd Ave. S. in Seattle. For a list of other workshops, go to WSSDA.org. The Mercer Island School Board recently hosted two information sessions for prospective candidates and reviewed the Board’s policy governance. Board members are elected to four-year terms by Mercer Island voters. Specific responsibilities of board members include, monitoring superintendent performance; setting district policy; adopting an annual operating budget; placing levies and bonds before voters; and ratifying contracts. To run for election, an individual must be a registered voter living in Mercer Island. Individuals who wish to run must file with King County Elections between May 11 and May 15. The general election will take place on Nov. 3, and if more than two people file for a single position a primary election will take place on Aug. 4. More information can be found at www.KingCounty. gov/Elections.
the male into custody, the woman slid into the driver’s seat and took off at a high rate of speed toward Bellevue. The male driver advised officers the woman was “crazy” and had a gun in her possession. Officers followed the woman as she exited I-90 at Bellevue Way and due to high speeds, terminated the pursuit. Just as the pursuit was terminated, the vehicle pulled over. The woman exited the vehicle and began running. Two K-9 teams searched for the woman. King County Sheriff ’s K-9 located the woman and took her into custody at 2:40 a.m. The firearm in her possession was confirmed to be one of the two taken in the burglary. The woman will be booked into the King County Jail on a multitude of charges, and will also be held on DOC charges.
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Parents, students, school district administrators and city staff members gathered for the groundbreaking of the new Elementary No. 4 Tuesday, March 17 at the North Mercer campus. With shovels in tow, some 11 students ranging in age from kindergarten to second grade led the way breaking into the dirt, serving as a symbol of the children building their new school. “This is work that is symbolic,” Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano said. “These are children who will enter Elementary No. 4, and this is the school that they will learn in.” Plano opened the ceremony saying the event marked “a very special day” for the school district. He mentioned the failing of the first school bond effort in 2012, and recognized School Board members for having “the foresight and the wisdom, and for bringing the com-
CTC warns of dangers of powdered alcohol The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau approved the sale of a powdered alcohol product called Palcohol. Many are concerned about the potential of powdered alcohol to be harmful to youth, according to a Mercer Island Communities that Care (CTC) press release sent March 10. “Powdered alcohol can be easily concealed and brought into concerts, school dances, and sport-
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Members of the Mercer Island School District and the City of Mercer Island break ground at the future site of Elementary No. 4 Tuesday, March 17. munity together” to get to Tuesday’s groundbreaking. Plano spotlighted the efforts of Bill Hochberg, Carrie George and Kris Kelsay forming the first committee “to do the important work” for Mercer Island Public Schools. “Without beginning that conversation, we couldn’t have gotten to the second bond, the second solution, that passed with nearly 75 percent [approval],” he said. “Without their leadership and their tenacity and ability to get out there and be brave in the face of a lot of opposition, that was
an important step for us to take.” Plano then recognized the volunteer group of Ralph Jorgenson, Sean Finley, David D’Souza and Jake Jacobson for their efforts after the second bond proposition was created. He thanked various city staff members, with City Manager Noel Treat and Mayor Bruce Bassett in attendance, as were Councilmembers Debbie Bertlin, Benson Wong, Mike Cero, Dan Grausz and Joel Wachs, for their partnership throughout the process.
“It’s a spectacular moment for our community,” Mayor Bassett said. “My hat is off to the School Board and all the folks who worked on this. It’s been a huge journey and it’s an exciting moment.” Plano saved his biggest thanks for construction manager Brandy Fox and maintenance and operations director Tony Kuhn. “We simply wouldn’t be here without all of the extra time and effort, the shepherding and the help connecting with the city that they provided,” he said.
ing events. Powdered alcohol can be added to foods after they are cooked,” according to the release. “There is concern that powdered alcohol may be added to energy drinks. There is also the possibility that powdered alcohol could be snorted.” According to Palcohol creator Mark Phillips, the product is largely meant for hikers and other outdoorspeople who don’t want to carry bottles of alcohol when they’re on the go. Four flavors have been approved: Cosmopolitan, a Margarita (called Powderita), and vodka and rum.
Several states have banned powdered alcohol. “Proponents of powdered alcohol claim that it is a convenient form of alcohol that poses no more danger than regular alcohol. Opponents assert that powdered alcohol is more dangerous that liquid spirits, and that the health and safety concerns have not
been addressed in a satisfactory manner,” according to the release. “More research is needed to fully understand the impact of this new product on public health.”
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ers’ past support of prevention efforts and informing Four Mercer Island High the Congress members School students attended a about the drug and alcohol four-day leadership trainissues they are facing on ing in Washington DC Mercer Island. from Feb. 2-5, where they Sarah Stewart addressed learned substance abuse Murray about the mixed prevention strategies and messages she hears about educated members of marijuana: “We’re taught Congress about drug and in school that drug use is alcohol issues they are facbad—that marijuana use ing at home. destroys IQ, memories… MIHS students Ben then the law says, ‘it’s okay’ Berejka, Sidney Montague, and it’s sold to us in cookSarah Stewart and Hannah ies and candy bars and Stewart repsoda and its resented the prescribed Mercer Island to us as Communities ‘medicine.’ That Care No teenCoalition at ager, no the National parent, Leadership no person Forum sponshould ever sored by the have to see MIHS student Sarah Stewart one of their Community Anti-Drug friends, or Coalitions of America someone they love, suffer (CADCA). The students or die from drug abuse— learned about strategies to especially marijuana.” reduce drug and alcohol To expand prevention use in their school and efforts at home, the stucommunity. dents have formed a new The students also spent MIHS club called S.A.F.E. a day on Capitol Hill with to provide ways for youth more than 100 youth and to connect, strengthen adults from Washington their community, and have State to advocate in supfun without using drugs or port of youth substance alcohol. The students will abuse prevention efforts. begin applying the prevenThey met with and spoke tion strategies learned in to Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Washington DC to help Maria Cantwell and Rep. make Mercer Island High Adam Smith, expressing School an even better place gratitude for the lawmakfor their peers to grow up.
“No one should have to see someone they love suffer from drug abuse.”
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Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m, unless otherwise noted.
Regular School Board Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2015 Agenda
5:00 p.m. Call to Order Study Session with MIEA to discuss topics of mutual interest 7:00 p.m. Governance Process Review of Policy Language: Board Policies 2020 (Fundamental 4); 1011 Full Governance Process Monitoring: Board Policies 1002; 1003; 1009; 1010; 1800 OE-11 Partial Governance Process Monitoring: a. Board Policy 1110: Election and Appointment – Board Member Appointment Planning b. Board Policy 3141: Enrollment – Nonresident Students (1st reading) c. Board Policy 1800 OE-10: Instructional Program – Math 126 Discussion d. Board Policy 1800 OE-9: Communication and Support to the Board – Enrollment Growth and Mitigation Fees Description/Formulae presented to MI City Council
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Students pitch in to help start new school
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Above left corner, Mercer Island School District maintenance and operations director Tony Kuhn leads a group of elementary students to the future site of the new Elementary No. 4 Tuesday, March 17.
Left, Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano, flanked by School Board President Janet Frohnmayer and Vice President Brian Emanuels, welcomes the crowd of community members to the Elementary No. 4 groundbreaking. Attendees included Mercer Island City Councilmembers, School Board members, parents, volunteers and project planners. Above right, first-grader Dheekshithaa Pulukaruppa Ayyanar looks up before digging in with some of her classmates to break ground for Elementary No. 4.
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Making a break for it Right, Swedish Cancer Institute Half Marathon Runners head down North Mercer Way at the race’s start. Below, Richard Du Bey, center, holds his grandchildren, Nolan, left, and Farah Keany, right, as they watch their mother and father at the start of the BMW Seattle 10K Run. Their mother, Margot (Du Bey) Keany, is a former captain of the Mercer Island High School cross country team.
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Above, racers in the BMW Seattle 10K Run make their way down a paved trail along North Mercer Way. Left, a racer has more than a few Honey Buckets to choose from before the morning’s first race at 7:30 a.m. Far left, cups pile up at a watering station in the Half Marathon.
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On the morning of the Mercer Island Half Marathon, the sky was gray. But the community turned out in full color. I decided to sign up for the 5K run/walk, and persuaded my parents to join me. We were three of 4,053 registered participants. We woke up early, got a free ride from Sound Transit, and upon our arrival to the Island, were greeted with an array of colorful and coordinated crews: a group of women in pink tutus, a team from Homegrown Sandwiches in black jerseys,
and many people in their complimentary blue and gray T-shirts, red racing numbers safety-pinned to their chests. A large white tent stood in the Community and Event Center parking lot, under which people gathered before their races — catching up and warming up — and after, cooling down with water and orange slices. Many were in college navy blue or action green for the Seahawks. Some sported dark blue for colon cancer. Volunteers, including state Sen. Steve Litzow, were in Rotary red. Rep. Judy Clibborn helped direct traffic along the race course. There’s nothing like knowing your state representative is watching to get you to pick up the pace a little. And the pace was already quick. Half marathoners looped the Island in less than two hours. Teenagers ran the 5K in less than 20 minutes. My goal was to complete the 3.1 mile course, which started by Luther Burbank, ran along North Mercer Way and circled back to end at the community center, in less than 30 — staying at a consistent pace, and not walking. Somehow, I accomplished my goal and placed third for my age group. Which probably means there were only three people in that group, but hey — small victories. And I walked (sorely) away not only with an individual medal, but also with a strong sense of collective achievement. The event raised about $75,000 from sponsors and $10,000 from donations — a record amount of funds — primarily benefitting the Swedish Patient Assistance Fund The best moment was not crossing the finish line, but running the 50 meters leading up to it, where people were cheering, clapping and watching friends, family members and total strangers accomplish their goals, no matter how large or small they happen to be.
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Above, Half Marathon runners grab electrolytes from Farmers Insurance volunteers at mile marker 10. At left, a determined young runner hits the homestretch of the Z-Ultimate Kids’ Dash. At right, perennial favorite Uli Steidl, 10-time winner of the Seattle Marathon, leads at mile marker 10 on West Mercer Way. Photos by Matt Brashears/ Special to the Reporter
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FEATURED PROPERTIES Pending
New Construction! $4,625,000 Lake & Mtn. Views!
8440 Benotho Place SE. Dramatic views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. 5BD/4.75BA Craftsman style waterfront home complete w/ a huge great room, gourmet kitchen, large yard, dock and much more! Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/53631
Westside Waterfront
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4075 W. Mercer Way. Welcome to this 3BR/3BA Westside waterfront home. 90’ of waterfront access, including amazing decks, gazebo, dock & more. Unobstructed panoramic lake, mountain, city & bridge views! Gloria Wolfe 425.922.7675 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/96267
Investment Opportunity
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22002 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines. Land currently has 3 old houses with total monthly rent of $7,200. Great potential for investment! Close to Seattle Airport. Jen Bao 206.453.9880 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/23126
Tons of Potential! $1,950,000
4117 83rd Ave SE. Great estate sized property w/ a solid 4BR/2.25BA home with several updates. Vaulted ceiling in Living & Dining rooms, master on main & separate apartment in basement. North End location w/views of Lake WA, the Olympics & the city. Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/85716
Classic Style. $1,890,000 New Construction
4201 92nd Ave SE. This gorgeous 5BD/3.25BA new construction home has the soul & quality of homes built in a bygone era when hand craftsmanship was treasured & home building was an art form. Experience its luxury for yourself! Lou or Lori 206.949.5674 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/59971
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Aspen Properties Presale
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4897 Forest Ave SE. Gracious 4BR/3.5BA home w/ spacious formal/informal living areas, updated kitchen w/ adjoining family rm opening to entertainment deck. New carpets throughout. Dead-end street, play area & garden space. Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/96530
Midtown Court Home $1,550,000
4803 90th Ave SE. Nearing completion, RKK Constructions presents another quality home. 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/82515
Sought After North End $1,495,000
2449 63rd Ave SE. The Classic Homes is proud to showcase the “Jewel” built by Aspen Homes NW. Traditional architecture meets a modern floor plan. Time to customize your finishes in this 3BR/2.75BA home. Sought after North End location, near waterfront parks. Martin Weiss 425.417.9595 Betty DeLaurenti 206.949.1222 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/38096
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4020 96th Ave SE. Buchan style 5BR/3.5BA home in lower Mercerwood is move-in ready. Refinished hdwds, new master bath tile, freshly painted interior, gracious entertaining spaces & more! Close to schools, shopping & I-90. Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400 www.frankceteznik.johnlscott.com
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45609 SE Edgewick Rd, North Bend. NW meets Classic Contemporary for a stylish, unique blend of finishes in this 3BR/3.75BA mountain retreat. Set on 2.19 picturesque acres w/Mtn. views & the whisper of Boxley Creek. 3rd level w/2nd Kitchen & ¾ Bath. Shawn Elings 425.829.5622 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/11115
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Amazing Views
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3947 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue. Immaculate, fully updated 5BR/2.5BA home w/amazing Lake & Mtn. views. Updated kitchen w/granite, custom lighting, cherry hdwds & lower level w/second kitchen, 2BR/.75BA & massive family room. Minutes from I-90. Gloria Wolfe 425.922.7675 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/67263
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Alki Penthouse
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1238 Alki Ave SW Unit-602, Seattle. Quintessential 3BR/2.75BA West Seattle Penthouse Condo! Panoramic views of Olympics, Puget Sound & City. Spacious floor plan includes master suite w/fp & deck. 2 parking spaces & dedicated storage unit. Martin Weiss 425.417.9595 Betty DeLaurenti 206.949.1222 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/744173
Picture Perfect Traditional
$1,299,999
8420 SE 83rd St. This light filled 4BR/2.75BA home features ideal layout for entertaining & everyday living. Formal living & Dining room, dramatic family room w/vaulted ceiling, gorgeous kitchen w/breakfast area & much more. Mark Eskridge 206.251.2760 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/91950
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2,448 sq. ft. Tons of Light!
$965,000
Immaculate Magnolia Home
$725,000
8005 SE 33rd Place #PH. Lg, nearly 2500 sq. ft. on one level, 2BR +Den/2BA luxury penthouse w/elevator access. Family Rm off kitchen shares gas fp w/private den & both open to deck. Secured 3 car parking. Bright, sunny unit w/ skylights throughout…A MUST SEE! Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/76281
Beautifully Remodeled
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8020 SE 34th Pl. No details spared in this beautifully remodeled 3BR/2.5BA home. Surrounded by large fenced yard & situated on private cul-de-sac. Recently updated: plumbing, electrical, roof & more. 206.232.8600 www.mercerisland.johnlscott
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3915 SE 86th St. This lovely updated 3BR/1.75BA home has a remodeled kitchen which includes: double ovens, gas range & stainless appliances. Expansive fenced yard with play-set. Great north end neighborhood.
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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! 206.232.8600 www.johnlscott.com
7549 SE 29th St. Unit 303. Beautiful, open airy 2BD/2BA condo in immaculate condition! Kitchen w/ ss appliances opens to the family room w/cozy fireplace & deck. Laundry & 2 parking spaces in secured garage. Lou or Lori 206.949.5674 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/756677
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Pending
Open & Bright
$358,000
926 A SW Holden St, Seattle. Stunning West Seattle town house with tons of natural light. Slab granite counters , stainless appliances w/ open kitchen built for entertaining. Bamboo hardwoods, crown molding & remodeled master bath. Great location! Mark Anderson 206.931.9807 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/67538
New On Market!
$389,000
918 SW Cloverdale, West Seattle. Large 4BR/2.25BA home situated on over-sized corner lot in Highland Park neighborhood. Lower level w/ bonus & rec. room & potential for MIL. Close to bus line, dog park & playground. 206.232.8600 www.johnlscott.com
Lower Queen Anne
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Clovercrest Estates
$259,000
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Watercolor Society celebrates 75th year Reporter Staff
The Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The society started in 1939 and today is a vital international organization with 900 members across the United States and Canada. Several events are planned to celebrate the year. Current member and former president Nancy Axell is working on many of them. Theresa Goesling, who owns a gallery on Mercer Island, and Cindy Briggs are co-chairmen of the 75th Diamond Celebration. Many Mercer Island residents have been members of NWWS over the years. The 75th Annual NWWS International Open Exhibition will be held in Seattle at the Washington State Convention Center from July 1 to Sept. 30. At the adjacent Crowne Plaza Hotel there will be workshops, a vendor fair and a
Arts briefs Ikebana 25th Anniversary event Sogetsu Ikebana Mercer Island Branch is holding a 25th Anniversary Exhibition between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, April
Art by Nancy Axell
The Northwest Watercolor Society has a new book in honor of its 75th anniversary that will feature art from members such as the watercolor entitled “Morning Market,” above. An exhibition will be held this summer at the Washington State Convention Center. Gala Awards Banquet during the week of July 5 to 12. Perhaps the most enduring legacy of the celebration is the retrospective history titled, “A Fluid Tradition: Northwest Watercolor Society; The First 75 Years.” It is authored by David Martin, who is a leading art historian and author of early regional art in this area. Axell worked with Martin and designer Molly Murrah as a researcher and collaborator on the book, which will be available in April at the University of Washington Press and
bookstores locally and throughout the country. A new art museum is opening in July in Edmonds, Wash. The Cascadia Museum of Art will feature a NWWS 75th Anniversary retrospective as its premiere exhibition, and will show paintings seen in the book. The exhibit has the same title as the NWWS book and is curated by Martin. It will be open to the public on July 11.
11, and between 12:30 and 4 p.m. on April 12, at the United Methodist Church at 7070 Island Crest Way. A demonstration is set for 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free.
a small format art show, begins April 2 with a opening reception between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the MIVAL Gallery at 2836 78th Ave. S.E. The event will showcase the work of artists from across the nation. The show lasts through May 2. For more, visit www. mival.org
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Sing along and play to learn
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Celebrate Passover!
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Nancy Stewart’s “Super Saturday Sing-Along” on March 21 featured laughter, literacy and librarians. She and 15 King County Library System (KCLS) employees organized and filmed a flash mob, singing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” at the Mercer Island Library before migrating to the park, the fire station and the pet shop to continue a day of singing and learning. The event was part of Stewart’s pilot project, “Sing With Our Kids.”
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YTN gala brings in $145,000 Event at SJCC raised money for programs and construction of a temporary home Reporter Staff
The annual gala fundraiser for Youth Theatre Northwest was extremely successful, surpassing organizers’ highest expectations, according to Manny Cawaling, YTN’s director. The event raised $145,000. “Our annual fundraiser started over a decade ago as small and intimate house parties and has now turned into one of the most anticipated Island events of
the year,” Cawaling said. Nearly 200 supporters attended the event, held at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on March 14. Donors pledged $100,000 to sustain the theater’s programs as it remains in transition at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. An additional $45,000 was also donated that evening that included an anonymous $25,000 that was a complete surprise, he said. That money was raised to support the creation of a black box theatre in the Parish Hall of Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island. This temporary theatre will be YTN’s primary perfor-
mance space for the interim before moving into the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA). For situations where a larger space in needed, Cawaling said the group will rent a space such as the SJCC. Special productions are held outside on occasion such as last fall’s production of “Night of the Living Dead” at the Luther Burbank Amphitheater. MICA is planned for the Bicentennial Park at the corner of S.E. 22nd Street and 77th Avenue S.E. The theater will present “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” opening April 24 at Emmanuel Church.
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Island institution Hedman’s Salon to close Island barber Keith Hedman is moving, but clients to follow By Mary L. Grady
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Keith Hedman started cutting hair on the Island 34 years ago. His first day was the Tuesday after the infamous 1981 basketball game when the Islanders lost in a fluke decision to Shadle Park High School after a controversial call. “It was a day in this town many will never forget, including me,” he said. He first started at “The Other Place,” a barber shop near where the North-end Rite Aid is now. Islanders of a certain age will remember it, he said. He later moved to a place at South-end where he worked between 1985 and 1995. Then he heard that barber Larry Miller was looking to sell his business at 3022 78th Ave, S.E. That very afternoon he contacted Mr. Miller and drove from the South-end to leave him a deposit. His rent was $1,700.
He then set to remodeling the place, changing out the plumbing, electrical, lighting and more, finishing in 17 days. He has been there ever since. But since those early days, he has gone through a series of leases and rent hikes. “Rents have gone up steadily since 2002, when the first of the multi-story apartment buildings went up in the Town Center,” he explained. Despite that, Hedman said his landlords are good people. But now, he is moving off the Island. Two years ago, Hedman faced a seven percent increase each year in a new lease — pushing his rent to $5,500 for this year. It was then that he made plans to leave when his current lease ends. That date is April 1 this year. Now, once again, he is renovating a space for a new shop, this time at his home in Sammamish. He said he will have plenty of clients from the Island who will follow him there. Anyone you ask at the salon readily agrees. It is a done deal.
His clientele is multigenerational. Many of his clients have been with him for years. Some started off as children brought in by their parents who are now parents themselves bringing in their children, he said. He has followed Islander youth from grade school to high school, and beyond. Many still stop by to get their hair cut. The rhythm of the year revolved around the Island’s culture. There are the Saturday cuts — the regular clients. The seasons for back to school and kids home from college — whose parents would beg to get them in for a cut before they headed back. His schedule could be busy and hectic in late summer and holidays, or for Prom and Homecoming. Over the years, he has been involved with the high school sports teams such as boys basketball, lacrosse and swim teams. On several occasions, coaches and team boosters would bring an entire team down to the shop for a ritual haircutting. Large amounts of pizza would be
brought in. Hedman and two employees once did 22 cuts in a single night. He was happy to help out, he said, mostly to save the athletes from themselves. “They would try to cut each other’s hair or worse,” he explained., There was a series of trends, he said. The lacrosse team went for mohawks, the swim team wanted bleached hair — which sometimes turned orange. He just had to intervene, he laughed. Hedman, 57, has commuted from Sammamish, near where grew up, since he began doing hair on the Island. He graduated from high school in 1975 and promptly went to barber school. After a couple of years skiing in California, he returned home to begin his career as a stylist, businessman, friend and confidant. Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum, who has had Hedman cut his hair for 13 years, says that he gets to Costco in Issaquah often enough to drop by the new place. Another man waiting for his hair cut nodded in
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Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum, who has been a client at Hedman’s Salon for 13 years, gets a trim last week. Rabbi Rosenbaum said that in the future, he will be getting his hair cut at Keith Hedman’s Sammamish home, where the stylist is setting up a new space to do hair. agreement. He is getting ready to sell some of his fixtures — taking photos to post on Craigslist. He says he has enjoyed being part of the community. He loves to encourage
the kids. Having his work at his home won’t change his routine, he said. He is an early riser, up by 5 or 5:30 a.m. to get to work. “I haven’t set an alarm clock in years,” he said.
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Islanders wrap ‘preseason’ against Skyline Track and field opens at Bellevue Jamboree
Spartans escape loss to Islanders with second-half goal By Joseph Livarchik
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Mercer Island downplayed its matchup with Skyline Friday, March 20 as merely a preseason affair. But after a gritty, backand-forth nonconference match that ended in a 2-2 tie, the contest had all the elements of a crucial league game, minus of course the overtime periods. With a goal from Randy Hilleary in the 73rd minute, the Spartans escaped a loss to Mercer Island Friday night at Skyline High School. Both coaches and players on the Islander bench felt they let one slip away. “I’m happy with the performance, but I’m unhappy with the result,” coach Colin Rigby said. “We’re OK with the result for preseason. If it was regular season, I’d be a little bit more perturbed about it because I do think that we probably deserved that one.” Coming off a seasonopening loss to Redmond, the game was the Islanders’ second against a 4A opponent before beginning KingCo competition. Though neither team appeared to be in preseason mode.
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Above, Mercer Island’s Derek Sims works on fending off a Skyline drive during the Islanders’ 2-2 tie with the Spartans Friday, March 20 at Skyline High School. Below, Mercer Island’s Lucas Meek (17) watches his first-half shot sail into the net to tie the game 1-1. Don Braman’s Spartan crew looked very much in control from the outset, weaving with ease through the Mercer Island defense. After a Skyline corner kick in the ninth minute, Islander goalie Matt LeProwse struggled to corral a jump ball, which Skyline’s Sergio Palomino put in the net to give the Spartans a 1-0 advantage. Rigby took umbrage with the play, saying he thought LeProwse was bumped as he attempted his leaping grab. “It is what it is,” he said. “I get rattled over it if it has a major impact in the game like that, but it’s a preseason game.”
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Mercer Island’s Kendra Watson competes in the 100 meter hurdles Thursday, March 19 at Bellevue High School. Watson won, finishing in 18.39 seconds.
Girls take top spot at meet; boys place third By Joseph Livarchik
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Mercer Island dialed in its attack and began creating more offensive opportunities. The Islanders saw an attempt by Kisho Fukuoka bounce off the right post in the 25th minute. In the 27th, Lucas
Meek scored off a cross to the left side to even the score 1-1, and the momentum appeared to shift in favor of the Islanders. “It was a major boost get-
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Mercer Island track and field opened its season opposite Bellevue and Interlake at the Bellevue Jamboree Thursday, March 19 at Bellevue High School. The Islander girls edged the Wolverines 60.33-58.66 for the day’s top spot, while the Mercer Island boys finished third with a team score of 29. Bellevue won on the boys’ side with a team score of 86. The Islander girls took
care of business in the sprints and hurdle events, with Victoria Gersch taking the 100 meters (12.86), Kate Miller beating out teammate Erin Greer to win the 200 meters (29.00) and Piper Casey winning the 400 meters (1:02.09). Kendra Watson won the 100 meter hurdles (18.39) and also placed second in the high jump (4-04). Kayla Lee won two events for the girls, winning the 300 meter hurdles (50.36) and the long jump (14-0.5). In the longer distance races, Cece Rosenman won the 1600 meters (5:36.97) and Alexa Bauman was second in the 800 meters
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Mercer Island’s Ryan Hill prepares to shoot during the second half of the Islanders’ game against Skyline Friday, March 20th at Skyline High School. The Islanders tied the Spartans, 2-2.
SOCCER | FROM 19 ting that tying goal,” Rigby said. “I think everybody got behind it and started playing overall much better.” Mercer Island continued its aggressive attack in the second half and traded shots with the Spartans, but couldn’t convert on a couple corner opportunities. In the 69th minute, a Ryan Hill strike from the right side ricocheted off the near post and into the net to give the Islanders a 2-1 lead. The Spartans responded, rapidly advancing down the field on their ensuing kick-
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off. Following a Skyline foul kick in the 73rd minute, the Spartans’ Randy Hilleary found the back of the net to tie the game 2-2. Both teams continued to be aggressive in the game’s final minutes and had scoring opportunities down the stretch, the penultimate coming with Skyline’s Daniel Luis Miller breaking through the Mercer Island defense with the final two minutes winding down, but Miller saw his attempt sail wide right. As it was a nonconference matchup, no overtime was played. Although feeling like one had gotten away, Rigby said
he was primarily concerned with the season ahead. “The goal from the beginning of the season is to use these games to propel us into the regular season,” Rigby said. “KingCo is going to be a very difficult regular season. If our intention is to win KingCo, and first or second place, then we need to win every KingCo game we can.” Mercer Island opened KingCo competition against Interlake Tuesday, March 24th after the Reporter deadline. The Islanders take on Newport tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Newport High School.
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Islander baseball opened its season winning its first three games, earning back-to-back KingCo wins against Liberty before beating Seattle Prep 4-1 in a nonconference affair Thursday, March 19 at Island Crest Park. Mercer Island’s Peter Lopes allowed one run off three hits in six innings of work. The Islanders were scheduled to take on Redmond Monday after the Reporter deadline. They begin a two-game stand against Sammamish at 4:30 p.m. today at Island Crest Park.
Mercer Island boys lacrosse improved to 3-0 with a 15-9 win over Tahoma Friday, March 20 in Covington. Mitch Stickney, Brian Glant and Brett Bottomley each scored three goals to lead the Islanders. Mercer Island took on Redmond Tuesday after the Reporter deadline. They take on Lakeridge at 8 p.m. Friday at MIHS.
Fastpitch hammers Garfield Mercer Island fastpitch brought the offense in its opener against Garfield Thursday, March 19 at Garfield High School, beating the Bulldogs 17-3. Morgan Peyou went 5-5 at the plate, knocking in six runs and also earning the win on the mound for the Islanders. Kayla Varney went 3-3 with two runs batted in. The Islanders were scheduled to begin a twogame stand against Liberty Tuesday after the Reporter deadline. The second game takes place today at 4:30 p.m. at Liberty High School.
Tennis beats Garfield, Seattle Prep A couple days after beating last year’s 4A state champion Garfield 7-0, Mercer Island girls tennis earned another 7-0 team win over Seattle Prep March 17-18. The Islanders were scheduled to take on Liberty Tuesday after Reporter deadline, and will take on Eastside Catholic at 3:45
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14U Thunderbirds at National Hockey Tournament IMS eighth grader Tom Yang helped his Sno-King 14U A2 Bantam hockey team, the Junior Thunderbirds, advance to the USA Hockey National 14U Tier II Tournament, which will take place in Salt Lake City, UT March 26-30. The Junior Thunderbirds advanced to the tournament after winning the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association’s (PNAHA) State Championship earlier this month in Spokane. The team went undefeated in pool play, beating Sno-King’s A3 team (4-0), the Wenatchee Jr. Wild (4-2), and the Spokane Jr. Chiefs (5-4). Sno-King 14U A2 is coached by Lloyd Shaw and Corey Schwab and has amassed a season record of 46-14-5. The team plays in both the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association (PNAHA) and the Pacific Cascade Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) leagues. The Sno-King 14U A2 team consists of middle school and high school players from the Seattle area.
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(2:26.76). Mercer Island’s relay team competing in the 4x200 took second at 1:48.35. In the field, Katherine Hendrikson won the discus event, throwing for 81-10. Hendrikson also placed third in shot put (25-05) and fourth in javelin (88-05).
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The Mercer Island boys had winners in the high jump and triple jump events. Greyson Weltyk tied for first with Bellevue’s Jack Anderson and Sam Smith in the high jump, leaping 5-08. Steven Duchaine took the triple jump, registering 37-01. In the long jump, Jaelin Tate was third at 18-06. Kyle Hsu finished second in discus, throwing for 98-04, while Dylan Majewski was runner-up in both shot put (36-07) and javelin (121-06). In the sprints, Luke Bohlinger was a half-sec-
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Mercer Island’s Teddy Larkin (far left), Nate Benson and Ian Platou compete in the 1600 meter race Thursday, March 19 at Bellevue High School. ond behind Bellevue’s Jack Richmond to finish second in the 200 meters (23.79), while Nathan Gallatin finished one second behind Bellevue’s Isaiah Gilchrist for a second-place finish in the 400 meters (51.8). David Emanuels was Mercer Island’s top finisher in the 100 meters at 12.28, placing eighth. Andrew Arvish took second in the 800 meters
(2:17.57), and Ian Platou placed fourth in the 1600 meters (4:47.29). Willem Debray was fourth in the 300 meter hurdles (56.59) and Mercer Island’s 4x400 relay team took third at 3:59.34. Next, the Islanders will head back to Bellevue High School for a meet with the Wolverines and Lake Washington at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26.
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THURSDAY | 26 SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGSTUDY SESSION MIEA: 5 p.m.,
Thursday, March 26, City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Agenda can be found at mercerislandschools.org. For more, contact Kendall Taylor at 206236-3300 or kendall.taylor@ mercerislandschools.org.
FRIDAY | 27 ISLANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPANSION GROUNDBREAKING:
2 p.m., Friday, March 27, Islander Middle School campus, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. A ceremony will be held for the expansion project at IMS. For info, contact Randy Bolerjack at randy.bolerjack@mercerislandschools. org. ISLAND PARK SPRING PARTY:
6:30 p.m., Friday, March 27, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Island Park would like to open our Annual Spring Party fundraiser to any families who may be attending Island Park in the future. This is a community event and all Mercer Island residents are welcome. $85. For more, email springparty@ islandparkpta.org or call 206-229-5881. CLASSICS ON FILM: “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (Wes Anderson, 2014). 7:309:30 p.m., Friday, March 20, Aljoya Theatre 2430 76th Ave S.E. Presented in partnership with the Mercer Island Sister City Association. The film will be in French with English subtitles. Film historian Lance Rhoades will provide introduction and post commentary. Free and open to the public. For more, call Carla Peterson at 232-5354 or visit www.mercerislandsistercity.org.
SATURDAY | 28 VOLUNTEER FOREST STEWARDSHIP: 8 a.m.,
Saturday, March 28. Opportunities are available for forest stewardship training or groups that want to
do service work in a park or open space for a special project. Schedule of events and times can be viewed at www.mercergov.org. Call Paul West at 206-275-7833 to learn more. ANNUAL SPRING RECYCLING EVENT AND COMPOST BIN SALE:
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, March 28, Mercer Island Boat Launch, 3600 East Mercer Way. Safely dispose of the old equipment and household items that are cluttering your basement or garage. Residents can also pick up a worm bin or compost bin at a highly discounted rate to use in soilbuilding projects around the garden. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item or cash donation for the MI Food Pantry. Call 206-275-7608 for more.
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EVENTS | UPCOMING
Whole Family and Feeding the Young Athlete.” Presented by Let’s Move! Mercer Island and the M.I. Food Revolution. Special guest will be UW basketball strength and conditioning coach Daniel Shapiro. RSVP at www.myparksandrecreation.com or call 206-2757609.
SPRING EGGS-TRAVAGANZA! LIL’ ONES EGG HUNT: 5
p.m., Saturday, April 4, Mercerdale Park, 77th S.E. & S.E. 32nd. Bring children and their basket and get ready to hunt for goodies! Ages 1-6. $5 donation per family. Contact Katie Herzog at katie.herzog@ mercergov.org. FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT: 8:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4, Mercerdale Park, 77th S.E.
MONDAY | 30 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., Monday,
March 30, City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Held on the first and third Mondays every month unless otherwise posted. For more, contact Ali Spietz at ali.spietz@mercergov.org or call 206-275-7793.
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PARENT EDGE PRESENTS KATIE DAVIS: 7 p.m., Monday,
CERCLE FRANCOPHONE - FRENCH CONVERSATION EVENING: 7-9
March 28, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Join for a free evening of Havdalah, dinner and fun, and a chance to learn more about this year’s camp sessions. Funds are limited; register now. For more, contact SJCC Camp Director Mark Rosenberg at MarkR@sjcc.org or 206-3880830.
March 30, Mercer Island High School PAC, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Davis is an Assistant Professor at the University Of Washington Information School. Her discussion “The App Generation” explores how today’s youth navigate identity, intimacy and imagination in a digital world. Free for PTA members, $10 for non-members. For more, visit miparentedge.org.
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p.m., Tuesday, March 31. The Mercer Island Sister City Association will sponsor an informal French Conversation Evening for anyone who wants to improve their French at the home of Beth Brennen on Mercer Island. The only “rule” is that we speak French. All levels of French are welcome. For more information and driving directions, contact Beth Brennen at 232-7650 or Monica Howell at 232-2983.
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SJCC SUMMER CAMP 2015 OPEN HOUSE: 6-9 p.m., Saturday,
Sunday, March 29, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Experience the meaning of Passover with your hands: grind the wheat, mix the flour, knead the dough, and bake the matzoh. Geared toward ages 5-13. Hosted by Chabad Lubavitch of Seattle. No registration required; cash payment at the door. $4. Contact Zach Duitch at ZachD@sjcc.org or 206-3881990.
Tuesday, March 31, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The City will hold a series of public meetings and community outreach sessions and encourage a collaborative working environment during the Town Center
Sunday, March 29, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Join author Cynthia Lair for a lively presentation on how to fuel body and brain for optimal performance. Lair is author of the popular cookbook “Feeding the
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Rhône wine appellation paired with delectable cheese tastings will be served, compliments of Mercer Island Sister City Association. To be held at Island Books, 20 percent of all sales at this event will benefit the Mercer Island Sister City Association scholarship fund. For information about event, call Carla Peterson 2325354. For information about MISCA, visit www. mercerislandsistercity.org. Co-sponsored by Island Books and Mercer Island Sister City Association.
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CALENDAR | FROM 21 and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Group meets first Thursday of the month. Group provides support, education and resources for those persons caring for a loved one in the home, a facility or by long distance. For more, contact facilitator Betsy Zuber at 206-275-7752 or betsy.zuber@mercergov. org. Please contact Betsy prior to your first meeting.
EVENTS | ONGOING DORIS KLEEMAN FISCHER PHOTOGRAPHY AT MIVAL GALLERY: MIVAL, 2836 78th
Ave. S.E. Doris Kleeman Fischer will bring you into her world, her environment and her perspective of the world. Her artwork is now being shown in the Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery until the end of March. Proceeds allow MIHS annual scholarship fund. For more, contact Nannette Bassett at nannettebas@ gmail.com or 206-232-8148.
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ways to resolve disputes and the consequences of failing to do so. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library. STUDY ZONE: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. Proofreading help is available. Ask at the Reference Desk for location.
Thursdays, March 26, 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES:
Thursdays, March 26, 1 p.m. Ages 3 to 6 with adult. TEENS LIGHTEN UP AND LEARN AT THE LIBRARY: Wednesday,
March 25, 2:30 p.m. Come to the large meeting room and find out what’s going on this month. Create your own computer keyboard with MaKey MaKey kits, play around with circuits, mess with mixing oil and water or make gifts out of duct tape. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.
ADULTS MINI SPRING SALE: Thursday, March 26, All day. Breeze into some book bargains at our mini-spring sale. Six tables jam-packed on top and below with fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children. Sale is during library hours. MIND MATTERS - IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY RIGHT NOW: Monday,
FIXING JUVIE JUSTICE - A FILM AND DISCUSSION ABOUT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE:
March 30, 11 a.m. This workshop demonstrates easily learned techniques for improving ability to memorize information. Many of the techniques can be mastered instantly. Learn how to recall names, facts, numbers, daily schedules, shopping lists, where you left your cell phone, or where you parked your car. While your brain is not a muscle, it does need care, feeding and exercise to keep it in top shape. The 2015 King County Library System adult series, Mind Matters, offers free programs, classes, tips and reading suggestions to stay sharp. It’s your mind. KCLS can help you take care of it. For more, visit www. kcls.org/mindmatters.
Saturday, March 28, 1 p.m. Presented by ReelTime: Shining a Light on Social Issues. Juveniles in the United States are entering the justice system in shocking numbers, and more than half are likely to commit crimes when they come out. Is there a better way to deal with conflict? In New Zealand, the indigenous Mâori culture provides a model that incorporates “restorative justice” principles, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment. In Baltimore, Md., an organization has adopted these principles, bringing victims and offenders together for conferences rather than going to court. Join us for the film “Fixing Juvie Justice,” followed by an open conversation about issues related to alternative
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11:45 a.m. This class provides an opportunity for parents to focus on nurturing and establishing an authentic and trusting relationship with their child through observation and interaction. Topics include developmental stages, positive discipline, play and learning, and sleep. Ages 6-12 months with parent/caregiver. Runs through March 2015. Cost is $180 for members; $216 for non-members. For more, contact Dana Weiner at
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Alki
$3,125,000
Seven Distinctive, 1800sf contemporary 4 level Townhouse units w/Seattle, Elliott Bay, and territorial views from roof top decks & covered basement level prkg. #756387 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557
New Build
$1,688,888
Luxurious contemporary in sought-after Redmond area; close to MSFT. Exquisitely finished, designer touches throughout this 5BR/3.5BA home. Gourmet Kitchen. #715995 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
BEAUTIFL HOME $1,299,000
1 Story, 2 Wings, 4BR + Office /Nanny / 5th BR, Master Suite, .518 Flat Acres, Skylights, Leaded Glass, Stainless Appliances, Jetted Tub, Close to Is Park Elementary #631724 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787
◆ Renton New List $495,000
Summerwind beauty, quality construction & timeless design highlight this 4BR/2.5BA move-in ready home! Coveted circular floor plan, hdwds, light & bright #755222 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580
SHORT SALE
$229,900
Lovely Seabeck rambler in excellent condition. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Tiered media room for movies or the big game! 3BR/2BA #725432 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
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New Build!
$2,795,000
Exceptional new home of uncompromising quality by Imani Homes. Sited on a private cul-de-sac overlooking Lake WA in gracious Lakeview Highlands nbrhd. 4BR/3.25BA. #754211 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354
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
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
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$439,000
Not your ordinary townhome! Immaculate 3 bedroom home on a private lane of only 5 homes. Spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, bright eat-in kitchen. #752277 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
◆ Seattle
$219,900
Wonderful starter home or rental on great street. Large living room with cozy fireplace. Huge kitchen with great dining area and steps to utility area & back door. #754790 Mary Yax 206-612-8722
Pine Lake
$2,600,000
Builders, developers & investors take notice! Desirable Community surrounded by elegant custom homes. Over 3.5ac, zoned R-4, adjacent to Evoke nbrhd. #742638 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Curt Peterson 425-503-4230
◆ New on Market $1,389,000
By day or by night this view is breathtaking. Vaulted ceilings and 2 story windows bath the house in light. Contemporary in styling yet practical in floor plan. #754420 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
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$885,000
Unbeatable location, updated & elegant home, quiet street & all the right spaces. This is the one you have been waiting for! 5(or 6) spacious BRs, 3 baths. #752297 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
Capitol Hill
$400,000
3 adjacent lots totaling 15000sf. Build your dream home or 2 townhomes. Lake Union & Queen Anne views, walk to city center, Broadway & more. Amazing location! #678887 Patricia Temkin 206-579-5073
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$199,900
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
Mt Baker
$2,499,000
Wide open views of Lake Washington, Bellevue skyline and the Cascades. Truly a oneof-a-kind home. Steps to the lake and minutes to downtown. 4BR/4.25BA. #757708 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013 Anastasia Miles 425-260-5881
◆ Mukilteo
$1,358,000
Top floor luxury penthouse. In the heart of the Boeing community. Ocean views. On the golf course. 20’ Ceiling, Office + Loft, 3,146sf, 3 prkg spaces, gym & club. #754098 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667
FOX ISLAND
$727,000
3 bdrms|3.5 baths|3 car garage|2.4+acres. Stunning landscaping! Large master bedroom with sauna. Beautiful wainscoting thru-out. View. #689298 Nancy Stanbery 206-619-4866 Kim Stanbery 206-419-4347
Renton
$398,000
SHORT SALE
$199,900
ENJOY comfort & convenience in this mid-cent. RAMBLER, 1,390sf, 3BR/1.5BA PLUS an ADU built in 2003, 670sf, 1BR/.75BA. Both light & bright! #743708 Heidi Klansnic 425-830-4199
Whidbey Island $2,250,000
Sunlight reflects off of the waters that front this special island home. Rare 210ft steel dock for your boat and pier fishing which is shared by only one neighbor #455424 Doug Shih 206-230-5364
Turn Key
$1,349,000
Dramatic entry, formal living and dining rooms, spacious great room and chef’s kitchen with commercial grade appliances. 4BR/3.5BA. Quality Craftsmanship. #752163 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
Alki
$521,650
Distinctive Live+Work, 1BR+Bonus+Work Space Townhome. Built Green. Rooftop deck. Multiple townhomes available, call for details! #671103 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380
Auburn
$300,000
Gorgeous rambler extensively remodeled w/ quality finishes. Stunning kitchen w/ granite countertops, breakfast bar & plenty of cabinetry. 3BR/2BA. #751170 Stephanie Susen 206-755-6310 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411
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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