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Credit card skimmers at Island gas station

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Give input at Sound Transit meeting Love light rail? Hate it? Share your thoughts at a Sound Transit public meeting from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Community and Event Center.

Attendees will learn about latest concepts during the open house portion, then have an opportunity to provide verbal public comments, on the record.

Residents should contact their banks and look out for fraudulent charges

Juried artists’ reception tomorrow

Learn how to be a Viking at Sons of Norway workshop Bring children ages 3-14 to explore the world of the Vikings.

Learn Scandinavian crafts, dancing, painting, language and cooking.

This free event is from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the United Methodist Church, 7070 S.E. 24th St. Call 425-313-0193 for more.

A regional transit system means nothing without access, politician say

By Katie Metzger

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At a voter’s forum at the Mercer Island Beach Club on Sept. 15, candidates Jane Brahm, Dave Wisenteiner, Bruce Bassett and Tom Acker were asked about everything from Planned Parenthood to the Growth Management Act. But most of the questions centered around transportation, and how Islanders can have access to a regional transit system without taking on a disproportional burden.

Islanders are concerned that the

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bus intercept concept, rejected by the City Council in May, will still come to fruition and that they won’t have access to I-90 HOV lanes or to the light rail system planned for operation in 2023.

Sound Transit is doing a “listening tour” to hear about these concerns and others, starting with a public meeting at 5 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Community and Event Center.

Wisenteiner said that the Island needs to fight against transitoriented development that will increase density and demand for transit, and that the bus intercept is “crazy” and “putting the region before Islanders is an equation that doesn’t work.”

“We need to ensure bus capacity or parking,” he said. “We need to make it easier for people to park

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Candidates support Island-only parking

their cars, or preferably leave their cars at home.”

Brahm said that with the bus cuts, she would look to pilot programs like the new Mercer Island commuter shuttle to get people to the Park and Ride, and future light rail station.

“The train will be of little use to the people on the south end if they can’t get to the Park and Ride, or can’t park,” Brahm said.

Brahm also said that the city relies on its regional partners, and that it has to be at the negotiating table as these issues are discussed.

Bassett said that he would use the “strong relationships with regional leaders” he has cultivated during his tenure as mayor.

“It’s naive to think we will succeed by demanding to get our way,” he said. “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.”

He noted that “parking will be a key part of our negotiations with Sound Transit,” and that the city brought outside consultants on

Mercer Island

Leave the kids with Mercer Island Parks & Recreation staff and hit the town.

Parent’s Night Out is from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Community and Event Center. Cost is $15 per child, Call 206-275-7609 for more information.

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Members of the horn section of the Mercer Island marching band show their Island pride before kickoff of the football game against Bellevue High School on Friday, Sept. 18. For a game recap, see page 14.

On Sept. 15, Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) officers responded to a call of a possible breach in credit/debit card security at the Sunset Chevron (7655 Sunset Highway) station.

A Chevron employee discovered card skimmers while he was changing the receipt paper in one of the station’s pumps at 10 a.m.

Sept. 15.

Employees secured the pumps and took them out of service, pending technical analysis and

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Join the Mercer Island Arts Council for a juried artists’ reception and awards ceremony from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Community and Event Center.

Meet the artists and enjoy entertainment and refreshments.

The juror this year is Stephanie Hargrave, a popular Seattle artist who now focuses exclusively on encaustics.

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Dave Wisenteiner discusses transit-oriented development at the Mercer Island Beach Club voter’s forum on Sept. 15, as opponent Jane Brahm waits for the rebuttal period.

PARKING | FROM 1 board to help with those discussions.

Acker said that he has been working for months on a way to get the current Park and Ride on North Mercer Way designated for Islanders only. He said he would look at creative solutions and accomplish them with tough negotiations, in which he said he has extensive experience.

Acker founded the Save Our Suburbs (SOS) community group, and said that he doesn’t want to see the Mercer Island community change as much as Old Main in Bellevue has, with mixed-use development and five-story buildings.

State Rep. Judy Clibborn, guest speaker at the Sept. 10 Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce luncheon, said, “nobody likes change... but we need to have access.”

She suggested either increased bus service or parking, “otherwise light rail is just for everybody else who comes through town.”

Clibborn, a Mercer Island resident and Chair of the House Transportation Committee, said that the 1976 Memorandum of Agreement that gave Islanders access to the HOV express lanes to and from Seattle was “never intended

to be in perpetuity,” noting that Mercer Island would be “kicked out” if speeds in the center lanes dropped below 45 miles per hour.

Bassett said that 58 percent of Islanders voted for light rail, so it’s too late to fight it.

“Our time is far better spent trying to figure out how to make it work for us,” he said.

Bassett wrote a letter to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Secretary Lynn Peterson on Sept. 17 about the closure of the I-90 center roadway.

“One could easily see how a critical measure would involve an increase in commuter parking on Mercer Island that would be available for use by Islanders,” he wrote.

The Council was concerned that WSDOT representatives did not anticipate substantive meetings on mitigation until early 2016, though “planning for this work should have begun years ago.” Mitigation “may require the expenditure of both capital and operating funds,” he wrote.

SOS registers as political action committee

by endorsing candidates and registering as a Political Committee.

“If SOS endorses candidates and spends money that influences voting, then SOS is legally required to register with the Public Disclosure Commission as a Political Committee,” according to an email update from group leader Michelle Goldberg.

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Community group Save Our Suburbs (SOS) is planning to get more involved in the upcoming election

For more, see the city’s center roadway (“R8A”) webpage.

Upcoming voter’s forums Public - Mercer Island Reporter/ League of Women Voters: Oct. 14 All candidates (7 p.m.)

-School District legislative advocacy group: Oct. 26 All candidates Private: -Mercer Island Rotary: Oct. 6 Bill Hochberg and Bruce Bassett (noon) Oct. 20 Tracy Drinkwater and Debbie Bertlin (noon) *Jane Brahm, Wendy Weiker, Salim Nice and Tom Acker already spoke.

Traci Granbois and Dave Wisenteiner spoke on Sept. 22, after the Reporter deadline.

-Beach Club: Sept. 28 Wendy Weiker and Salim Nice (7 p.m.)

Oct. 13 Traci Granbois and Debbie Bertlin (8 p.m.)

Oct. 27 Bill Hochberg and Tracy Drinkwater (7 p.m.) *Jane Brahm, Dave Wisenteiner, Tom Acker and Bruce Bassett already spoke.

-Chamber of Commerce: Oct. 1 All City Council candidates (noon)

“To give SOS the greatest flexibility, and out of an abundance of caution, the Steering Committee has decided to register SOS as a Political Committee. This would be for this upcoming election only.”

The group will focus on density, development and transportation issues during the election.

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September 10th – Rowy Oktoberfest Jump Start September 10th – October 4th We will have our daily Beer Stein $10 (Get an Oktoberfest beer & stein, refill the stein, $6.50) and regular draft pint Oktoberfest beer $6.50.

Steins available while supplies last.

Happy Hour: (Monday – Friday)

Pretzels, Mustard and Cheese Dip available

Food Special: Every Thursday 10th, 17th, 24th & October 1st Sausage & Sauerkraut, possible beer-cheese soup Some of our staff members may be dressing up in Oktoberfest Gear on Fridays, 18th, 25th & 2nd!

Up Coming Events

40th Class Reunion Friday, October 16th at 6pm

Class of 1975

Where Friends Meet Friends for 101 Years

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Let’s Move honored at White House

City briefs In Motion’ lands on Mercer Island Mercer Island residents interested in taking a pledge to drive less and try new travel options can now sign up with King County Metro’s In Motion program.

In Motion provides opportunities for Mercer Island residents to try using the bus, walking, bicycling and carpooling instead of driving alone. By taking a pledge to drive less between now and Dec. 6, Mercer Island residents can receive a free ORCA card good for two weeks of unlimited travel or travel mug, as well as request information like neighborhood maps and transit schedules.

In addition, participants who log alternative trips to driving alone will be entered into bi-weekly prize drawings for gift certificates to local businesses, such as Homegrown Sandwiches, Island Books and QFC. The 12-week program will provide Island residents with the tools they need to begin exploring different travel options.

In Motion has engaged over 20,000 people in 32 King County neighborhoods since it began in 2004.

The In Motion team will be at Mercer Island community events and sharing information on social media.

Metro also is promoting the new Mercer Island Community Shuttle (Route 630) with peak-hour service between Mercer Island and Seattle. This service includes a flexible routing area in the Shorewood area of the Island, where residents can schedule a pickup.

Another new pilot project coming later this fall is TripPool, which guarantees a parking space at the Mercer Island Park & Ride and eliminates scrambling to find parking in the morning. Volunteer drivers get free gas, maintenance, and the use of a Metro Commuter Van. Drivers are being recruited now.

To learn more and sign up, visit Metro’s In Motion page and click on the Mercer Island tab, or email theislandinmotion@kingcounty.gov.

Pioneer Park gets new signs In the southeast quadrant or adjacent to Island Crest Way, horses are allowed on these trails and they have the right-of-way. To remind

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all park users of this, the city of Mercer Island recently installed educational signs in those locations. The signs summarize the rules with three simple words: Share, Communicate, Respect.

Basic trail etiquette around horses also includes the following: If you see a horse coming, say “Hello” to let the rider know you see them.

Stop and move off to the side of the trail to let them pass.

Bikers need to be looking out for horses well ahead of time: stopping and standing off to the side is especially important because a fast-moving cyclist can be threatening to a horse.

Dogs should be firmly restrained in the vicinity of horses as well.

Student volunteer programs wrap up The city’s Youth and Family Services Department (MIYFS) offers two summer volunteer opportunities for Mercer Island students in Grade 6 and above. The middle school Summer Volunteer Program (SVP) is open to current 6th and 7th grade students, and the Volunteer Outreach in Communities Everywhere (VOICE) program is open to current 8th through 11th grade students.

A total of 275 students volunteered this summer and provided over 10,000 hours of community service to over 40 nonprofits throughout greater King County. Participants select specific projects to work on from among several hundred service opportunities; VOICE volunteers complete a minimum of eight projects, while SVP volunteers complete at least four.

Registration for the 2016 VOICE/SVP Programs will be open from March 23 to April 27, 2016 online. To be added to the email reminder of these dates, please contact Tambi Cork, the City’s Youth Development Coordinator, at tambi. cork@mercergov.org.

Mercer Island recognized for efforts in national health and fitness movement

By Katie Metzger

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Councilmember Debbie Bertlin and City Recreation Superintendent Diane Mortenson joined first lady Michelle Obama, representatives from the National League of Cities (NLC) and several federal agencies at the White House on Sept. 16, for a celebratory event honoring the achievements of the Contributed Photos Let’s Move! Cities, Towns Above, Recreation and Counties (LMCTC) Superintendent Diane initiative.

Obama commended the Mortenson, Let’s Move Director cities on providing oppor- Executive Deb Eschmeyer and tunities for citizens to lead healthier lives, despite Councilmember Debbie “dealing with tight budgets Bertlin pose at a White House event recognizing and competing priorities.”

“There’s no one solution Let’s Move cities, towns to the problem of child- and counties. Right, hood obesity,” she said. Michelle Obama addresses “[But] all these changes the crowd. are starting to add up.

Childhood obesity rates ting a real tipping point have finally stopped rising, on this issue… We’re on the cusp of hisand they’re toric change f a l l i ng as long as we among our keep moving youngest forward.” children.”

M e r c e r S h e Island received announced recognition as that 500 citMichelle Obama, one of 52 cities, towns first lady ies nationwide and coun(and one of ties, includonly two in ing Mercer Island, have committed to the five goals Washington state) attainin the LMCTC initiative ing gold medal status in all five of the campaign’s since July 2012.

LMCTC is a key part of goals.

But Obama said that this Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative and helps local elected “isn’t the time to pat ourofficials, their staff and selves on the back; it’s time communities ensure all to double down.”

The next step for children grow up healthy Mercer Island is accomand have the ability to plishing a set of “All reach their full potential.

To date, approximately Star” objectives: Bicycle 80 million Americans live Friendly Community; City in a city, town or county Design Guidelines; Slow Zones; Healthy Meeting participating in LMCTC. Business “What we’re doing Guidelines; Program; together is actually work- Recognition Markets; ing,” she said. “We’re hit- Farmers’

“Childhood obesity rates have finally stopped rising.”

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Several of these represent great opportunities to incorporate healthy living policies into work already underway in areas such as city design guidelines, the Farmers Market and Business Recognition Programs, Bertlin said.

“Achieving this level of awareness for a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and physical activity would not have been possible without the dedicated collaboration of so many supportive local partners,” Bertlin said. “And the community engagement has been truly impressive.”

“It makes sense to prioritize the health and wellbeing of residents starting with the youth of the Island,” Mortenson said.

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For Mercer Island for its participation in the Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) initiative that was honored at the White House on Sept. 16. First lady Michelle Obama, commended cities for providing opportunities for citizens to lead healthier lives, despite “dealing with tight budgets and competing priorities.”

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For the slew of candidate forums — both public and private — being held for candidates vying for the five seats up for election on the Mercer Island City Council. Well-informed voters are necessary to elect those who will lead our government in the upcoming years. If you haven’t met the candidates, they’ve all been invited to a forum Oct. 14 sponsored by the Reporter and the League of Women Voters.

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For those candidates at the GOP presidential debate last week who waffled or outright perpetrated the fallacy that vaccines for children are linked to autism. As the Autistic Self Advocacy Network said in a statement: “Autism is not caused by vaccines — and Autistic Americans deserve better than a political rhetoric that suggests that we would be better off dead than disabled.”

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For the Mercer Island girls swim and dive team that, in just two meets, has qualified swimmers for the state tournament in five events.

Calling them “dominant” is an understatement.

For GOP candidate Donald Trump for not correcting a questioner at one of his events who said: “We have a problem in this country. It’s called Muslims. We know our current president is one.”

Those who wish to be president should not tolerate such religious bigotry.

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“Yes, I’m concerned about the Middle East and the economy. They discussed it.”

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To the editor Error in voter pamphlet Just wanted to be the first to let you that I made an inadvertent typo in my General Election voter pamphlet (Mercer Island City Council, Position 7). Line 16 should read, “150 percent increase in auto thefts”.

This was an unintentional error, I apologize.

The issue remains that a 150 percent increase in auto thefts since 2012 is unacceptably high.

Traci Granbois

Are letter writers uninformed — or?

I read with interest Dr. David Dunner’s Sept. 9 letter regarding “Peculiar Decisions” made by our local government. He cites several “decisions” – the reconfiguration of

Island Crest Way to accommodate bicycles at the expense of cars (his claim), the City Council supporting I-90 tolling, and City Council support for Sound Transit developing a bus barn on Mercer Island. He concludes his letter by expressing his support for City Council candidate Tom Acker.

A Sept. 17 letter from Daniel Glasser has already addressed the

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The GOP debate was last week. Did it cover the issues that matter to you?

“I don’t think they’re way off the issues, but I usually vote Democrat.”

ROBERT LUSSIER Retired Mercer Island

“We care about abortion issues, but the government should have nothing to say about it.”

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“I haven’t followed closely.

If they had a candidate more in line with my values, I’d consider it.”

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LETTERS | FROM 5 Island Crest Way configuration. As Mr. Glasser pointed out, the change was made as a safety measure in an area that had been a hotspot for traffic accidents on Mercer Island. The change has made it safer for pedestrians to cross ICW and for drivers to merge onto ICW from side streets. One can argue whether this was the best solution for achieving improved safety on ICW, but the claim that it was done to accommodate bicycles is incorrect.

The other two “decisions” raised by Dr. Dunner are more curious. The City Council has never supported I-90 tolling. From the very beginning councilmembers have worked with their regional partners to address the critical transportation needs of our region while consistently rejecting any solution that involve tolling of I-90. Similarly, the City Council has worked with Sound Transit on the issues that will arise when light rail arrives on Mercer Island. A bus turn-around area has been an element of those discussions. But a “bus barn” has never been suggested, considered or discussed.

I am concerned that Mr. Acker’s supporters are either woefully uninformed on the actions of the Mercer Island City Council or are intentionally making misleading statements. I have known Bruce Bassett for the past dozen years and worked closely with him on a number of projects, both before and after he became a City Council member. There is no finer, more dedicated, hard-working representative of Mercer Island residents. Please join me in re-electing Bruce Bassett to our City Council.

Toby Suhm

Balducci’s energy best for district I am a lifelong Eastsider - born on Mercer Island, had my first job on the Eastside Journal in Kirkland, raised my children on Somerset, and now live in downtown Bellevue.

The Eastside has changed considerably in six decades.

During my 40 plus years in politics, media and government, I’ve seen lots of changes there, too. What the Eastside deserves now and has an opportunity to get is a representative in King County Council’s 6th District who grasps those changes and will champion Eastsiders and their future.

I have worked with both candidates while in the King County Executive’s office.

At King County, Claudia Balducci served as the jail director, and architect of a well-planned juvenile detention facility. She knows how King County works and will make it work for us. This, coupled with her experience as Bellevue’s collaborative mayor, shows us what strong leadership looks like, getting the tough things hammered out, like Sound Transit and responsible budgets. Her connection to and understanding of the growing diverse Eastside

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Both women have served the community. But for our future we need Claudia Balducci’s energy, abilities, enthusiasm, credibility and can-do attitude on the King County Council. It’s time for leadership. It’s time for a change.

Elaine Kraft Bellevue

Thank you for Art UnCorked success On Sept. 11, the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Mercer Island Visual Arts League and Mercer Island Arts Council, the city of Mercer Island and Seattle Uncorked to host the second annual Art UnCorked.

The event was a tremendous success, bringing residents throughout the community of Mercer Island together for an evening of wine tasting and viewing arts and crafts.

Music was provided by On the Rock - Patrick Daugherty and The Archtops Rhythm and Jazz Quartet.

I would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to our wonderful sponsors and especially to our many volunteers, without whom this event would simply not happen.

If you missed the event this year, please look for it in September of next year. Again, thank you to all who participated and volunteered for this event. It was with great pride that we watched residents and businesses gather together as a community on the streets of Mercer Island.

Ralph Swanson President - Board of Directors Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce

Granbois using scare tactics on budget I am really troubled by the Traci Granbois ads attempting to scare the public into believing that the city is facing a $1.6 million deficit. A simple read of the city’s biennial budget, available on the city website, combined with a rudimentary knowledge of budgeting processes, makes it evident that Traci’s ad is put out for nothing more than electioneering shock value. This tells me far more about the candidate than it does about the reality of our city finances.

My read of the budget shows $62.2 million in revenues for 2015 versus $61.1 million in expenditures, and for 2016 $61.7 million in revenues are projected with $60.4 million in expenditures. If I’m not reading this wrong, these numbers do not indicate deficits.

The city budgets on a two-year cycle to ensure adequate funding for public safety, parks, streets, pedestrian facilities, sewers etc. The philosophy of the current City Council is to maintain lean budgets while effectively stretching our tax dollars to provide for these important services. According to a recent MI survey, 88 percent of respondents believe the city is providing the right level of services. Yet, compared to other Eastside cities, MI has consistently done more with less, balancing frugality with meeting the needs of the community.

As a citizen, that’s the way I want it.

I have been in finance and accounting for most of my adult life. I can tell you that lean budgets look to the future and by their nature require hard choices. A lean budget anticipates that expenses will grow before revenues. Tax increases should always be a last resort.

Knowing that a potential deficit may loom at the end of

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a two-year cycle is an indicator that the current budget is being kept lean and allows for decisions to be made to address the future challenge.

The misleading information Granbois is feeding you comes from a discussion by council regarding the possibility of a deficit that may need to be addressed in the next cycle, going out as far as 2018. The budget for that cycle has not yet been developed.

The current 2015-2016 city budget is balanced and performance against it remains lean and strong. We have little debt and a strong bond rating. We have rebuilt the reserve that was drawn down when tax revenues sagged in the 2008 downturn. That is what I call fiscal responsibility. Please ask our candidates to stick with the facts, not scare tactics.

Carole Branom

Get informed, then vote An important local election is fast approaching.

Historically too few of us bother to vote. Let’s pledge that this year we’ll not just shrug our shoulders and say, “the future’s not ours to see.” Let’s shape our future!

Some new, exciting and amazingly capable candidates are vying for positions on the City Council and on the School Board. We have an opportunity to get to know them on Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center. Then, once informed let’s vote for those whom we feel will best represent our interests, our hopes for the future on this treasured Island. We owe it to ourselves.

Fran Call

Advisory vote needed on Mercerdale In a democracy, important and controversial issues are sometimes best decided at the ballot box, so that all citizens may have a voice.

Mercer Islanders are facing a point of no return on a matter of strong and conflicting convictions. A private group, Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA), is seeking to lease, at a $1 per year for 50 years, almost an acre of beloved public park and woodland adjacent to our town center.

MICA would like to construct a $25 million, 38,000-squarefoot building in Mercerdale Park and Bicentennial Park with three theaters, classrooms, studios, meeting rooms, offices, a café, and a bar.

Previously, citizens by their protests and with their votes protected Mercerdale Park from encroachment that was planned, approved, and promoted by our City Council.

In 1985, Islanders voted against construction of a Civic Center in Mercerdale Park, and once more in 1997, citizens opposed construction of a new Fire Station in Mercerdale Park.

Now for a third time Mercerdale Park is threatened with encroachment. Over a month ago at a City Council meeting I said this issue is “big enough that it should go before the people,” and I asked for a public vote that would educate people about the facility and the potential cost to the city in upfront costs (irreplaceable loss of a portion of Mercerdale and Bicentennial Park lands to a large building) and more importantly in having to cover yearly deficits in operating costs if MICA fails to be self-sustaining.

(Mercer Island Reporter, Aug. 12, 2015). In that same article, Councilmember Debbie Bertlin stated “MICA is on the community’s agenda now, and it will have to be a community decision,” However, in spite of Ms. Bertlin’s assurance that it would

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SEPTEMBER 2 COLLISION: A biker said she

was riding at the 4200 block of East Mercer Way and looking down at the road.

She did not see a parked vehicle in front of her, and ran into its rear bumper.

SEPTEMBER 9 THEFT: A Des Moines woman reported that a pressure washer was stolen from a construction site at the 3600 block of West Mercer Way over the weekend.

SEPTEMBER 10 COLLISION: A car parked and unoccupied in the QFC parking lot on S.E. 28th Street was hit by an

elderly female driver. A witness contacted the vehicle owner. Police went to the registered address of the suspect vehicle but said the damage didn’t seem to match up with the witness’s description of the incident, so completed the report as a hit-and-run.

SEPTEMBER 11 HARASSMENT: An Island man

at the 7800 block of S.E. 27th Street said he received threats from a Renton woman.

SEPTEMBER 12 THREATS: A 37-year-old Island woman at the 2200 block of 74th Avenue S.E. reported that her husband, a 40-yearold Island man, threatened to kill her. The man was arrested and booked into King County Jail.

FRAUD: An Island woman at the 2200 block of 80th Avenue S.E. said that her credit card number was used to make fraudulent purchases.

THEFT: An Island woman reported that a set of bicycle gears, a bicycle light and a helmet were stolen from her secured garage at the 3000 block of 80th Avenue S.E. COLLISION: Police responded to a single vehicle accident, and found that an unattended vehicle had run off the road and struck a tree, pushing it 50 feet along the road shoulder at the 8200 block of S.E. 28th Street.

The car was impounded by Superior Towing. The registered owner later contacted the police, told them who was driving the car and brought the person in for interview and identification.

The cause of the crash was likely excessive speed.

COLLISION: A driver attempt-

LETTERS | FROM 6 “be a community decision,” at a candidate forum held at the Mercer Island Beach Club on Sept. 15, when Mayor Bruce Bassett and Councilmember Jane Meyer Brahm were asked if they support an advisory vote by the citizens about this critical and contentious issue, both said, “No.” In response to the same question, Tom Acker, who is running against Mayor Bassett, and Dave Wisenteiner, who is running against Councilmember Brahm, both said, “Yes.” Furthermore, in justification of his response, Mayor Bassett said, “It would be another hurdle for MICA.” But who does Mayor Bassett represent? Who elected him - the citizens, or MICA? Why is our City Council afraid to hold an advisory vote of the citizens on this important issue that has been a recurring fractious topic for three decades? The only fair way to resolve the issue of whether or not to allow construction of a building to encroach on public parkland is through the ballot box — with an Islandwide advisory vote.

Erik Swenson, M.D.

More thanks for Art UnCorked Oh, what a night it was! The second annual Art Uncorked held on Friday, Sept. 11 in the Town Center was a huge success. Over 500 people mingled in the street, enjoying a beautiful Indian summer evening of wine tasting, art, and food. The music of “On the Rock” and “The Archtops,” sponsored by the Mercer Island Arts Council, filled the air.

People were dancing in the street. Everyone was welcome whether they were tasting wines or simply enjoying dinner and art al fresco.

On behalf of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce and Mercer Island Visual Arts League, we would like to thank the businesses and volunteers who made the event a success, especially presenting sponsors, New Seasons Markets, Waypoint Financial Advisors, and the City of Mercer Island.

Other businesses supporting this community event through sponsorship include: Mercer Island Living, Mercer Island Reporter, Aljoya, Anchor Marine Underwriters, Coldwell Banker Bain, The Hadley, Lake Washington Primary Care, Kathryn Lerner -

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 | PAGE 7 ed to turn left at the 3800 block of East Mercer Way and struck another vehicle.

SEPTEMBER 13 THEFT: A young Islander left her bicycle at the South Mercer Playfields and found it gone later.

ASSAULT: A 43-year-old Island woman was arrested at the 8400 block of S.E. 37th Street on suspicion of assaulting her husband, a 46-year-old Island man who had multiple injuries. He was evaluated and cleared

by MIFD. She was booked into jail for assault and battery - domestic violence.

THEFT: An Island man at the 7500 block of S.E. 29th Street reported that his bike lock was cut and his bike was stolen, for a loss of $1,500.

Windermere Real Estate, Northwest Electric & Solar, Ridings Custom Painting, Republic Services, Union Bank, Clarke & Clarke Art & Artifacts, Brad Judy DDS, Christine Face & Body, Island Dermatology, Lighthouse Properties, Six Walls, Wells Fargo Bank and Windermere Real Estate.

Events like Art Uncorked bring people together to enjoy each other, the Town Center and our wonderful community. We’re looking forward to next year: Sept. 9, 2016.

Same time, same place.

Nanette Bassett, Jane Meyer Brahm, Terry Moreman and Leslie West Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce and Mercer Island Visual Arts League

Mercerdale Park has many surprises On Sept. 18, as Councilmember Benson Wong and I were walking in the Mercerdale Park woods looking at the footprint of the proposed MICA building, we noticed another walker. Robert (Bob) Arnold, who works in the Town Center, said he had seen clusters of flowers blooming in the woods and had entered the woods to get a closer look at them.

The city of Mercer Island website’s description of this area of Mercerdale Park says: “Recent additions to the park have expanded the natural forested area on the west

...obituaries Place a paid obituary to honor those who have passed away, call Linda at 253.234.3506 paidobits@reporternewspapers.com Paid obituaries include publication in the newspaper and online at www.mi-reporter.com All notices are subject to verification.

FRAUD | FROM 1 evidence processing. They also ordered upgraded locks and will install them soon, which will enhance the pump security.

Officers checked all the remaining gas pumps at each station on Mercer Island and initially did not locate any additional skimmers, though from resident feedback, there is more than a fair chance that other stations on the Island have been hit.

“If you purchased gas at the Sunset Chevron anytime between Friday, Sept.

11 at 1 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m., you should contact your credit/debit card company or bank and advise them of the possible breach, cancel the card and request a new one,” MIPD Commander Leslie Burns wrote on the Mercer Island Police and Emergency Management

Facebook page. Visit or like the page for more information.

Marty Ulrich, who owns the Chevron gas station, wrote on the page that “we ‘ve been checking our pumps regularily and found this skimming device was easy to install in a matter of a minute, and they would come back and retrieve it before we could check again.”

Some Islanders suggested to other drivers that they pay for gas with cash to protect themselves from the scam.

MIPD investigators have been working on the case since last week and have reported several of these security breaches at gas stations up and down the I-5 corridor from south of Portland, through the Seattle area.

side with winding pathways.”

Just a reminder to enjoy our beautiful native woodland paths and benches south of the recycling center. What surprises can you find there?

Meg Lippert

Drinkwater has skills for school board My wife and I would like to give our wholehearted enthusiastic support for the candidacy of Tracy Drinkwater for the position of Mercer Island School Board. My family has gotten to know Tracy well over the last year, and we have personally benefited significantly from our interactions with her.

She has tutored our children in math, science and writing. She comes from a background of teaching and she is passionate about quality education for all children.

In addition to education, she has experience in business and technology, having worked previously at Oracle Corporation and having obtained an MBA. I cannot think of anyone I know who would be more suitable for the Mercer Island School Board.

Charles S. Cobbs, M.D. Director, Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment Swedish Medical Center, Seattle

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM Notice is hereby given that there may be a quorum of the Mercer Island City Council at a public meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center (8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA). This public meeting is part of Sound Transit’s Listening Tour and the purpose to gather community input on mitigation for I-90 loss of mobility with the closure of the center roadway and other transportation issues on and off the Island. The City Council will not be taking action on any City business during this meeting.

Allison Spietz City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on September 23, 2015. #1419076.

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Council sets new communication policies

By Katie Metzger

kmetzger@mi-reporter.com

Islanders active on social media sites, especially NextDoor, know that they can be a helpful neighborhood resource as well as a forum to discuss political issues. But social media can be tricky for councilmembers, whose communications are somewhat restricted by the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).

At its Sept. 21 meeting, the council was set to adopt communications protocols similar to those of the city councils of Issaquah, Kirkland and Seattle. City Attorney Kari Sand said that these policies are “commonplace now in other jurisdictions” as precautionary measures ensuring compliance with the OPMA. Councilmembers may post to social media sites

such as Facebook, Twitter and NextDoor if they provide a disclaimer about their views, which would ensure that the views expressed are those of the member, and not of the full council.

It would also acknowledge that comments by other councilmembers regarding the same topic on the same social media forum are limited by the OPMA, which requires public noticing of a quorum of councilmembers discussing official city business.

“If more than three councilmembers are involved in a conversation via a social media site, it could be considered a meeting under the OPMA; and if no notice was given regarding the meeting, it would not be in compliance,” according to the Sept. 21 agenda bill.

“Some councilmembers may be barred from par-

ticipating in certain threads because of the OPMA,” Sand said.

Sand said she isn’t aware of any current issues with councilmember communications, but that with the increased prevalence and use of social media, it’s better to adopt protocols sooner rather than later. She also said the new rules are not intended to infringe on First Amendment rights.

“We’re not trying to regulate content, just trying to be mindful of the OPMA,” Sand said.

The new protocols, which apply to both in-person and social media communications, will be added to the City Council Rules of Procedure. Sand said she would recommend a more comprehensive update of those rules, which were first adopted in 2004 and haven’t been updated since 2006.

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By Mary L. Grady For the Reporter

Two local groups that question Puget Sound Energy’s proposal to build 18 miles of new high voltage transmission lines on the Eastside will soon hear a response to their complaint filed in June with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

PSE says that an existing 50-year old 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line running through the center of the Eastside will not be able to deliver enough electricity during extreme weather conditions within two years time.

Two groups – the Coalition of Eastside Neighborhoods for Sensible Energy (CENSE) and Citizens for Sane Eastside Energy (CSEE) – say that PSE has not followed federal rules in planning for a new bulk power transmission line.

Despite efforts to slow energy use though conservation efforts and sustainable building practices, the

sheer number of new people and new jobs means that energy use is increasing in East King County.

PSE, like other energy utility companies, must plan ahead to be able to meet that growing demand. It must also have the ability to meet the highest or peak energy use during the coldest day of the year.

PSE planners say with the existing power line, up to 60,000 customers may lose power in extreme weather events.

But othAndy Wappler ers with PSE expertise in utility matters say that PSE has not followed the rules to either justify the new line nor the intent of the “one utility” operations concept.

FERC rules essentially require a project such as Energize Eastside, to be evaluated by ColumbiaGrid, the operator of the bulk electric system in the Northwest, before the project is approved. That has yet to be done. The “one utility” concept means neighbor-

“It’s a local project with local needs.”

ing utilities must operate their systems in concert with each other to balance the supply and delivery of energy within the constraints of the larger transmission system.

The complaint asks FERC to order new ColumbiaGrid to conduct load flow studies on the need for Energize Eastside.

It also asserts that Seattle City Light and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) who would be able to utilize the new line, should be part of those studies.

Yet, PSE spokesman Andy Wappler said that the new line is to solve a local delivery problem and keep customers connected during extreme weather.

Utility consultant Rich Lauckhart, a 22-year employee and former VP at PSE, has been long involved in both power generation and transmission planning. He questions why PSE has not participated in a load flow study as required by law.

The regional power grid operates as a whole and needs to be studied as a

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Business briefs Ski museum opens next month

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The J’s aesthetic and functional updates include a new mindfulness and meditation center, a remodeled lobby and a transformed café-lounge area.

SJCC unveils “Makom” and other facility enhancements

By Reporter Staff

The Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) unveiled a new center for mindfulness and meditation, called Makom, as well as other visual enhancements at its facility on Mercer Island on Sept. 23.

The SJCC will host a volunteer and membership appreciation event on Sunday, Oct. 4, at The Big Hug. Attendees will be greeted by a remodeled lobby, lounge and other updates intended to create more welcoming and functional spaces.

“We couldn’t be more excited to introduce these new updates to the community,” said Dana Weiner, SJCC Senior Director of Community Connections.

“The visual enhancements create a more engaging space that we hope will inspire connections that build community and welcome everyone.”

Makom, or “space” in Hebrew, will house classes on mindfulness, meditation and compassion, creating a designated place for programs to cultivate more meaningful moments with

oneself, family, and community.

“From parenting classes and pre/postnatal yoga to mediation for the whole family, Makom will help cultivate the practice of being more present - something we can all use in the hustle and bustle of today’s world,” Weiner continued.

The J Café, which has operated alongside the SJCC Welcome Desk since 2010 and offers convenient food and beverage options, will move into the Polack Lounge, and feature new café tables, chairs, and other comfortable seating for people to meet friends for coffee, work remotely or curl up with a great book. The Welcome Desk will move into the center of the lobby, facing the entrance to the SJCC for improved security and service.

More information about Makom, including a full list of classes and programs available, can be found at: http://sjcc.org/kids-adultsfamilies/makom/. For information about The Big Hug event on October 4, please visit: http://sjcc.org/about/ volunteer/the-big-hug-rsvp/.

The Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum (WSSSM) will celebrate its grand opening at Snoqualmie Pass at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The museum intends to showcase and honor Washington’s ski and snowboard legends, preserve the state’s ski and snowboard history and educate visitors about this rich sports story.

Washington state is home to 39 ski and snowboard Olympians.

Through 12 exhibits featuring videos, artifacts and photographs, the museum tells the story of Washington’s history on the slopes.

Led by Islander Dave Moffett, whose family owned the four ski areas on Snoqualmie Pass until 1997, and Dollie and Hugh Armstrong, parents of 1984 Olympics gold medalist Debbie Armstrong, along with contributions from the across the state, the WSSSM is designed to inspire continued ski and snowboard participation across all of Washington’s mountains.

Franchise opportunity event set Many franchises are looking to open in King County. Local FranNet consultant Charlie Magee will hold an event on franchise opportunities for baby boomers from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

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Smart women, savvy money Bellevue business owner Steve Juetten just wrapped

up research about what women business owners worry about, and will lead a “Smart Women Savvy Money” workshop from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

Juetten surveyed hundreds of women this summer to find out their biggest money challenge, their greatest money fear and their number one financial goal. Uncertainty about the best use of money was the biggest money challenge. The

greatest fear was not having enough money for retirement. The number one business money goal was to achieve financial security.

“These are very emotionally charged issues that demand conversation, options and answers,” Juetten said.

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PSE | FROM 8 whole, he said.

Lauckhart filed a 38-page affidavit on behalf of CENSE and CSEE in the complaint filed with FERC. “These studies are necessary to ensure the process is transparent and in the public’s best interest,” he wrote in the complaint.

Wappler pointed out that several studies done internally and by independent contractors justify their findings. The city of Bellevue, which is the lead agency for Environmental Impact Statement for the project, paid $100,000 for one study.

Utility regulatory agencies require that energy suppliers must meet a higher level of reliability than in the past. Yet, the probability of some of these extreme weather events happening is quite small.

PSE claims that issues brought forward by CENSE and CSEE are “based upon several inaccurate claims that lead to incorrect conclusions about the need for and ultimate use of the Energize Eastside project.”

PSE officials also say the complainants “erroneously assert the Energize Eastside project primarily benefits the larger, regional transmission system.”

“It is a local project to meet local needs,” Wappler said.

PSE’s Energize Eastside website states that “together with ColumbiaGrid, PSE filed a motion to dismiss and answer the [FERC] complaint on June 29.

Additionally, another state utility, Avista, filed a motion to intervene in the docket in support of PSE’s and ColumbiaGrid’s motion.

Seattle City Light and BPA also filed in opposition to the complaint.”

In another twist, FERC regulations also stipulate that utilities cannot simply build their own high voltage or bulk power lines.

“Utilities do not have a monopoly on the ownership of elements of the Bulk Electric System, which Energize Eastside is part of,” said Lauckhart. “If it is ultimately determined that Energize Eastside is the best solution to a reliability problem, then any qualified entity that can build transmission lines would have the opportunity to bid on the project and subsequently build and own those lines.

That entity then makes it available for use as a part of the Bulk Electric System and then recovers its cost from those who need it.”

What is yet to be calculated is who and how much PSE customers might pay for the new line.

PSE says there should be little if any change in rates. PSE will be allowed to earn money through a set rate of return (on the investment) in the new line as well as its use. Both are ultimately determined by the Washington State Utility and Transportation Commission (WUTC).

Studies that calculate how much consumers might pay will not be conducted until a formal rate filing is made

by PSE, the agency said.

FERC is expected to respond to the complaint from CENSE and CSEE on Sept. 17.

For more visit EnergizeEastsideEIS.org. or cense.org.

MARY L. GRADY is the former editor of the Mercer Island Reporter.

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Expect confusion when I-405 HOT lanes open this week

By Reporter Staff

Driving between downtown Bellevue and Lynnwood will get HOT on Sunday as new High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes become operational on I-405. Adding tolls to the current HOV (or carpool) lanes is designed to increase the speed in those lanes while decreasing congestion in the remaining lanes.

Also on Sunday, the definition of what constitutes a carpool will change for the HOT lanes. During rush hours — 5-9 a.m. and 3-7 p.m.

Monday through Friday — only carpools with three or more people can use the lanes without paying a toll. At other times carpools with two or more qualify for no toll.

Two-person carpools will pay a toll during rush hours and singleoccupancy vehicles will pay a toll anytime they use a HOT lane.

The state is encouraging those who regularly carpool on I-405 to get a Flex Pass, which allows the driver to set the device to HOV mode when carpooling with the required number of people. The pass also works to pay tolls on any toll road in the state.

The state also is encouraging motorists to set up a Good To Go! account to automatically pay for tolls. Those without such an account will be sent a bill in the mail for the amount of the Good To Go! pass rate plus an extra $2 per toll

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Tolls will vary depending on traffic congestion with signs above the road showing the rate and carpool requirements.

Motorists driving alone or without the required number of people to constitute a carpool still can use the lanes, but will pay the toll.

The cost will be one the motorist sees when entering the HOT lane. It won’t increase even if a higher

rate is shown further along the highway.

In addition to tolls and new lane-use requirements, the state also will limit when vehicles can move in and out of the HOT lanes.

Crews are adding double white lines to designate the new HOT lanes.

Drivers will only be allowed to move into or out of the HOT lanes at designated points marked

by a dashed white line.

To complete the new lane striping, crews will reduce I-405 to two lanes between Bothell to Bellevue from Friday, Sept.

25 to Sunday, Sept. 27.

A number of on- and off-ramps also will close during the lane painting.

The timing of the lane and ramp painting could vary depending on the weather.

For more information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov.

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Bellevue football shuts out Mercer Island for first win Justus Rogers throws for two TDs as Wolverines dominate

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

In week two, it didn’t take long for the Bellevue Wolverines to look like the team that its KingCo opponents have come to know

over the last decade.

Coming into the second game of their season with a rare blemish on their record, the Wolverines used three first-quarter touchdowns to run away early in a 56-0 shutout of Mercer Island Friday, Sept. 18 at Islander Stadium.

Bellevue quarterback Justus Rogers threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Wolverines

earned their first win of the year.

“We needed a win to bounce back. We haven’t won in ten months,” Rogers said after the game. “We were able to get back to celebrating after each score, celebrating after we made a big play and just staying positive. It was good.”

The Wolverines (1-1, 1-0) were quick to make up for whatever offense

they couldn’t generate a week earlier against Bishop Gorman. On Bellevue’s first possession of the game, Tyson Penn hauled a pass from Rogers 55 yards down the right side of the field and into the end zone, kicking off a 21-point opening quarter. On their next drive, with the Wolverines staring down a fourthand-6, Rogers found Isaiah Gilchrist for a 35-yard

touchdown pass.

Bellevue would capitalize on a Mercer Island fumble on the Islanders’ ensuing possession, taking over at the Mercer Island 37-yard line. Ercle Terrell finished a five-play drive, rushing for a 14-yard touchdown to put the Wolverines ahead 21-0 at the end of the first quarter. A 36-yard rushing touchdown from Christoph Hirota in the second quar-

ter gave Bellevue a 28-0 halftime advantage.

On the other side of the ball, Bellevue dominated at the line of scrimmage, allowing no daylight for Mercer Island’s running game to get going. The Wolverine defense allowed only 89 yards of total offense, 68 coming on the ground for the Islanders.

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5-0 Islander girls soccer thumps Interlake Islander volleyball

sweeps Bellevue

Three Islander players score twice in MI romp

Yeadon posts 21 kills as Islanders improve to 4-0

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

Heading into the 2015 season, both players and coaches on the Mercer Island girls soccer team made a point of emphasizing speed as the team’s biggest strength.

Through five games, the team has put it on display, though it was probably no more evident than in their first league match against Interlake.

Mercer Island raced to a 4-0 first half-lead and continued to score early and often in a 9-0 thumping of the Saints Sept. 15 at Islander Stadium.

Three Islander players each scored two goals in the shutout, with Camryn

By Joseph Livarchik

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Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photo

Mercer Island’s Jordan Snyder (17) charges past the Interlake defense during the Islanders’ league match against the Saints Tuesday, Sept. 15 at MIHS. The Islanders beat the Saints, 9-0.

Steiner, Jordan Snyder and Taylor Krause all scoring twice for their 5-0 squad.

With the nine-goal out-

burst, Mercer Island has scored 22 goals as a team this season, while conceding three.

“The girls know every game is a challenge and

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Although the faces of their opponents may have changed, to the players on the Mercer Island volleyball team, the rivalry was still the same.

That was the mentality Mercer Island brought to its match with Bellevue on Sept. 17. And the Islanders certainly performed like a team with something to prove, beating the Wolverines 25-12, 25-6, 25-16 at MIHS. Though the players that make up this year’s Bellevue team are a much younger

squad than the team that claimed the 3A/2A KingCo league crown last season, some of that sting from losing a trophy the Islanders believed was theirs still remained with the Islander players.

“We definitely had something to prove, just to show that last year was a bluff and that’s not who we are,” said Jemma Yeadon, who led the Islanders with 21 kills. “We came out and we showed them.”

Mercer Island (4-0, 2-0) had the Wolverines playing from behind for much of the match, and used two big runs to close the first set. Leading 14-11 with Bellevue stepping up to serve, the Islanders reeled off five straight points to

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VOLLEYBALL | FROM 14

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Mercer Island running back Jordano Mark (28) is met at the line of scrimmage by Bellevue defensive lineman Ryan Crnkovich Friday, Sept. 18 at Islander Stadium. The Wolverines beat the Islanders, 56-0.

FOOTBALL | FROM 14 Both teams had one turnover, each fumbling once.

“To run the ball, you’ve got to block up front, and it’s tough on both sides of the ball when they really get after us,” Mercer Island coach Brett Ogata said. “It makes it a tough game. The line of scrimmage was won on the Bellevue side.”

Mercer Island (1-2, 0-1) saw one drive advance beyond midfield the entire night, which ended as a turnover on downs at the

Bellevue 16-yard line.

But the Wolverines continued to execute their offense nearly to perfection.

Rogers kicked off another 21-point quarter in the game’s third frame, sneaking in for a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Jack Sampson would also rush for a 1-yard touchdown in the quarter, and Isaiah Ifanse broke away for a 72-yard touchdown run. Backup quarterback Antonio Hill scored the Wolverines’ final touchdown of the night, on a goal-line sneak from one yard out in the game’s wan-

ing minutes.

Friday’s game marked the second contest Bellevue was without suspended head coach Butch Goncharoff, who is scheduled to return to the sidelines next week when the Wolverines host Sammamish at Bellevue High School.

In his stead, assistant head coach Pat Jones said the message to the Bellevue players has been the same as it has been in years past.

“Play like you practice,” Jones said. “Just like any season, you play one game at a time.”

pull away, ultimately closing out the set with an 11-1 run to win 25-12.

The second set saw the Islanders hold the Wolverines (2-2, 1-2) to half of their point total from the first game, running away for a 25-6 win.

Mercer Island coach Susan Rindlaub said staying aggressive in the second set was a point of focus for her team heading into Thursday’s match.

“I feel like sometimes this season, the second game has been where we let down, and we were pretty incredible in this match in the second game,” Rindlaub said.

Bellevue stepped up its attack in the third set, taking the lead on four occasions. But the Islanders never trailed by more than a point, and wouldn’t allow the Wolverines to replicate any of the runs that the Islanders used to pull away from Bellevue throughout the night.

With Bellevue leading 11-10, Mercer Island would close the match with a 15-5 run to win 25-16.

“There were some pretty incredible rallies and pret-

Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photo

Mercer Island’s Jemma Yeadon (12) spikes the ball past Bellevue’s Denali Conway (3) and Ally Witham (9) Thursday night at MIHS. The Islanders beat the Wolverines 25-12, 25-6, 25-16. ty incredible plays where the girls could’ve just let the ball drop and they went for it,” Rindlaub said.

“I was proud of them. They accomplished what they were supposed to do.”

Kelly Behrbaum contributed seven kills and two aces for Mercer Island.

Tess Hendelman posted 22 digs and an ace, Helena Shield had four blocks, and Natalie Robinson tallied 42

assists, five kills, 12 digs and an ace.

With a raucous crowd in attendance cheering on both sides, the environment was definitely befitting of a rivalry game.

“We always play really well against Bellevue, they’re our school rivals,” Yeadon said. “We get a big crowd like that, that was the most fans we’ve had [this season]. It’s exciting.”

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Girls swim and dive beats Eastlake MI swimmers post statequalifying times in second meet win

By Joseph Livarchik

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Through the first week of the girls swim and dive season, Mercer Island already had swimmers qualify for the state tournament in three events.

That group only got bigger by week two.

Mercer Island swim and dive earned its second meet win of the year, beating Eastlake 136-50 Thursday, Sept. 17 at Mary Wayte Pool. The Islanders had winners in 11 of the meet’s 12 events, and added state qualifying times in the 50 and 100 free events.

SOCCER | FROM 14 we must rise to the occasion and get better every game,” Islander coach Ryan Camden said. “We always preach good habits and so we wanted to bring those good habits into the game.”

Mercer Island didn’t make things easy for Interlake goalie Jordan Jenkins, firing

Following the Islanders’ 145-41 victory over Lake Washington on Sept. 10, Mercer Island recorded state qualifying times in the 100 fly, 200 medley relay and 200 free relay.

Against Eastlake, Hadley Michaels took first in the diving event with a score of 213.55 to open the meet. The 200 medley relay team of Audrey Hixon, Sabrina Kwan, Mari Nielsen and Sammie Edwards posted a winning time of 1:55.93, over a second better than the 1:57 statequalifying mark.

Ellie Williams won two events for Mercer Island, winning the 200 free (2:03.44) and 500 free (5:32.19). Sabrina Kwan also placed first in two individual events, winning the 100 fly (1:02.94) and posting a state-qualifying time in the 50 free at 25.17.

13 shots throughout the first half. Mary Elise Lovejoy put the Islanders ahead 1-0 with an unassisted goal in the seventh minute. Seven minutes later, Kate Miller added to the Islander lead, finding the back of the net after rebounding a shot by teammate Namya Malik.

Camryn Steiner followed up another Malik rebound in the 24th minute, slipping

Maeve Murdoch posted a statequalifying time in the 100 free, winning in 55.71. Esther Choe won the 200 IM (2:22.01) and Audrey Hixon won the 100 back (1:03.85). Eastlake’s Maggie Van Nortwick registered a victory for the Wolves in the 100 breast, finishing in 1:13.86.

Mercer Island finished 1-2 in the 200 free relay, with both teams posting state cuts. The group of Murdoch, Edwards, Kwan and Alex Williams edged Sydney Seto, Ellie Williams, Choe and Heather Robinson by one second. Mercer Island’s team of Murdoch, Ellie Williams, Hixon and Edwards won the 400 free relay at 3:52.36.

Next, the Islanders face Inglemoor at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at Juanita Aquatics Center.

past Jenkins with a goal to make it a 3-0 game. And Jordan Snyder capped the offensive surge in the 33rd minute with a beautiful, right-side cross shot from 20 yards out that found the left corner of the net, giving Mercer Island a commanding 4-0 halftime advantage.

Snyder said the shot was a first of its kind in her playing career.

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Mercer Island’s Sabrina Kwan competes in the 100 fly during the Islanders’ swim meet with Eastlake Thursday, Sept. 17 at Mary Wayte Pool. Kwan won with a time of 1:02.94.

“I’ve shot like that from the center of the field, but never from the side,” she said.

The offense didn’t stop there. Taylor Krause scored goals in the 51st and 70th minutes, Steiner and Snyder each scored their second goals of the game in the 54th and 58th minutes, respectively, and freshman Ashley Rudd got in on the action with a goal in the 69th minute.

Though things have been fairly smooth for the Islanders through five games, Steiner admitted she didn’t expect her team to be off to such a strong start at the beginning of the year.

“Most of our team members are new players, so we worked really hard to get where we are today,” Steiner said. “We connect really well. The team chemistry just works really well on the field.”

At 5-0, Camden said the coaching staff was very pleased with where things stood for the undefeated Islanders. But the Mercer Island coach acknowledged every victory presented its

Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photo

Mercer Island’s Mary Elise Lovejoy fights for a ball with Interlake’s Olivia Benson (far left) and Ella Ruehr Tuesday, Sept. 15 at MIHS. Mercer Island won, 9-0. own challenge for his team.

“We told the girls, ‘Every time you win, the target on your back gets bigger,’” Camden said. “The main thing is, can we as a team increase our motivation as that target gets bigger.”

Mercer Island took on Juanita at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Islander Stadium, after the Reporter deadline.

Notes The Islanders were wearing coral ribbons in honor

of late Island resident Diane Johnson, mother of goalkeeper Bella Johnson, who passed away last May. Johnson served as a volunteer in Mercer Island schools, and was a PTA president at both West Mercer Elementary and Mercer Island High School, in addition to serving on numerous committees.

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Islander boys water polo falls to Roosevelt Loss drops Mercer Island to 0-2

By Carol Gullstad

Special to the Reporter

The Islanders’ first game of water polo league play was a tough early season matchup between last year’s third- and fourth-place state finishers, Mercer Island and Roosevelt. The Roughriders were eager to avenge last season’s state tournament loss to the Islanders and they prevailed with a 7-3 victory.

Roosevelt won the game’s opening sprint, but the Islanders scored

BY THE NUMBERS CROSS COUNTRY Wednesday, Sept. 16 at St. Edwards State Park Boys team results — 1. Juanita 22; 2.

Mercer Island 53; 3. Bellevue 59.

Individuals (top 10) — 1. Tom Mikkelson, J, 16:52; 2. Ben Stoops, MI, 17:03; 3. Adrian Goodwin, J, 17:07; 4. Ian Van De Kamp, B, 17:13; 5. Noah Kells, J, 17:21; 6. Grant Mackey, J, 17:29; 7. Nick Goodwin, J, 17:33; 8. Michael Gengo, J, 17:48; 9. Tiger McBurney, MI, 17:48; 10.

Nate Benson, MI, 17:54.

Girls team results — 1. Mercer Island 28; 2. Bellevue 29; 3. Juanita 83.

Individuals (top 10) — 1. Katherine Penner, B, 19:34; 2. Cecelia Rosenman, MI, 19:40; 3. Haley Barthel, B, 19:41; 4. Camille Moore, B, 19:44; 5. Chloe Michaels, MI, 20:07; 6. Alexa Bauman, MI, 20:15; 7. Mary Rose Vu, MI, 20:37; 8.

Kayla Lee, MI, 20:39 9. Casey Jacobson, B, 20:43; 10. Elly McMillan, MI, 20:47.

BOYS GOLF Tuesday, Sept. 15 Mercer Island 197, Sammamish 202 at Bellevue Golf Course

first when Ford Witman put one in the net early in the first quarter. Roosevelt answered at 5:07 to tie the game. Jacob Guedel connected with Sammy Vacca on a man-up play for the Islanders to reclaim the lead. Roosevelt’s Conrad Gordon answered immediately, tying the game 2-2, but a skip shot from Witman put the Islanders ahead at the close of the first quarter, 3-2.

The second quarter was a turnover battle with multiple shots barring out for each team. Mercer Island was held scoreless while Roosevelt put one in the net with 37 seconds left in

the half to tie the game 3-3 at the break.

The second half was all Roosevelt. The Roughriders scored four goals in the third quarter and three goals in the fourth while the Maroon Squad could not connect.

The Islanders fired 15 shots on goal with several man-up opportunities, but ultimately came up empty in the loss. Goalie Hunter Peshkin recorded 11 saves for the game.

“We started off decently,” Mercer Island coach Andrew Smith-Jones said, “but our offense was nonexistent in the second half. We held Roosevelt to

under eight goals. We can beat any team if we hold them to less than eight goals like we did tonight if we produce on offense.

Tonight was a good learning experience and we can still achieve our goal of winning state. We know where we need to get better.”

The Islanders are now 0-2. Mercer Island took on last year’s state champ, Bellevue, after the Reporter deadline Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Mercer Island Country Club. The water polo team’s complete schedule can be found at http://mercerislandwaterpolo.com.

Individuals — No individual scores reported.

at Mercer Island High School Interlake 0 0—0 Mercer Island 4 5 — 9 Mercer Island — Mary Elise Lovejoy 7:00; Kate Miller (Namya Malik) 14:00; Camryn Steiner (Namya Malik) 24:00; Jordan Snyder (Taylor Krause) 33:00; Taylor Krause (Camryn Steiner) 51:00; Camryn Steiner (Taylor Krause) 54:00; Jordan Snyder 58:00; Ashely Rudd (Jackie Stenberg) 69th minute; Taylor Krause (Kate Miller) 70:00; Bella Johnson shutout.

blast 5 kills; Kassy Mendoza 5 kills.

Thursday, Sept. 17 MI def. Bellevue 3-0 (25-13, 25-6, 25-16) at Mercer Island High School Bellevue — No individual scores reported.

Mercer Island — Jemma Yeadon 21 kills, 6 digs, 2 blocks, 1 ace; Kelly Behrbaum 7 kills, 2 aces; Natalie Robinson 5 kills, 12 digs, 1 ace, 42 assists; Tessa Fisk 5 kills, 2 blocks; Adara Hamilton 4 kills, 3 digs, 2 aces; Tess Hendelman 22 digs, 1 ace; Helena Shield 4 blocks; Mikaela Wingard 2 aces.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 Mercer Island 175, Newport 194 at Twin Rivers Golf Course Individuals — No individual scores reported.

GIRLS SWIM Thursday, Sept. 17 Mercer Island 136, Eastlake 50 at Mary Wayte Pool 200 medley relay—Mercer Island (Audrey Hixon, Sabrina Kwan, Mari Nielsen, Sammie Edwards), 1:55.93.

200 free—Ellie Williams, MI, 2:03.44.

200 IM—Esther Choe, MI, 2:22.01.

50 free —Sabrina Kwan, MI, 25.17.

Diving—Hadley Michaels, MI, 213.55.

100 fly —Sabrina Kwan, MI, 1:02.94.

100 free —Maeve Murdoch, MI, 55.71.

500 free —Ellie Williams, MI, 5:32.19.

200 free relay —Mercer Island (Maeve Murdoch, Sammie Edwards, Sabrina Kwan, Alex Williams), 1:44.92. 100 back —Audrey Hixon, MI, 1:03.85.

100 breast —Maggie Van Nortwick, E, 1:13.86. 400 free relay —Mercer Island (Maeve Murdoch, Ellie Williams, Audrey Hixon, Sammie Edwards), 3:52.36.

GIRLS SOCCER Tuesday, Sept. 15 Mercer Island 9, Interlake 0

PUBLIC NOTICE Mercer Island School District The Mercer Island School District is offering ChildFind activities to locate, evaluate and identify students, ages birth - 21 with suspected disabling conditions, regardless of the severity of their disability, who are residing within the boundaries of the Mercer Island School District and not currently receiving special education services.

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that local school districts make every effort to identify and provide a free and appropriate education for all educationally disabled students between birth and twenty-one years of age regardless if the student is attending private schools, including religious schools. In addition, ChildFind activities are calculated to reach highly mobile students with disabilities, such as homeless and migrant students; and students who are suspected of being a student with a disability and in need of special education, even though they are advancing from grade to grade.

If you have a child age birth to twenty-one, whose development is of concern to you, please contact the Special Education Department at 206-230-6033.

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VOLLEYBALL Tuesday, Sept. 15 MI def. Liberty 3-0 (25-15, 25-23, 28-26) at Liberty High School Mercer Island — Jemma Yeadon 25 kills, 10 digs, 1 block, 2 aces; Natalie Robinson 2 kills, 4 digs, 1 block, 43 assists; Adara Hamilton 7 kills, 5 digs, 4 aces; Kelly Behrbaum 7 kills, 2 blocks; Tess Hendelman 20 digs; Mikaela Wingard 3 aces.

Liberty — Kenna Hanses 6 kills, 3 aces; Emily Skinner 8 digs, 2 aces, 27 assists; Kayla Wiscomb 6 kills; Hannah Wagen-

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Nowland Premier Soccer Academy took first in the boys U11 gold division at the Starfire Labor Day Cup, which took place Sept. 4-7 in Tukwila.

Sports briefs NPSA Titans win at Starfire Labor Day Cup Mercer Island-based youth soccer program, NPSA Titans, recorded an impressive victory at the Starfire Labor Day Cup which culminated in a 2-1 win in the final against the Eastside FC ‘A’ team. With the win, the NPSA Titans won the boys U11 gold division.

Led by English former pro-soccer player Adam Nowland, the NPSA Titans opened the tournament

with a 1-1 tie against eventual finalists, the Eastside FC ‘A’ team. The NPSA boys found their rhythm in the second game, an exciting end-to-end encounter with Kitsap Alliance, claiming a 3-2 triumph. Needing a victory in the third and last group game, the players stepped it up to win 4-2 over the Seattle Pumas.

In the final, NPSA took a 1-0 advantage into halftime.

After Eastside FC scored midway through the second half to tie the game at 1-1, Islander David Thomas rifled home a free kick into

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BOYS WATER POLO Monday, Sept. 14 Roosevelt 7, Mercer Island 3 at Mercer Island Country Club Roosevelt 2 1 4 0—7 Mercer Island 3 0 0 0 — 3 Roosevelt — (Goals) Jake Gordon 3, Conrad Gordon 2, Taylor Powers 1, Chris Shepard 1.

Mercer Island — (Goals) Ford Witman 2, Sammy Vacca 1; (Saves) Hunter Peshkin 11.

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

Free LUMBER delivery to Mercer Island ($100 minimum) Call 206-324-5000 to learn more, or visit us at 1761 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle. http://thestewartlumberco.com

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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 Agenda Thursday, September 24, 2015

5:00 p.m.

Call to Order; Recognition of National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists; Public Input Partial Governance Process Monitoring: 1) Board Policy 1800 OE-10: Instructional Program School Improvement Plans by Island Park Elementary and West Mercer Elementary Instructional Materials Committee Approval Foreign Language in Elementary Schools Use of iPads Program Review 2) Board Policy 1800 OE-6: Budgeting/Financial Planning – 2016 Capital/Technology Levy; and 2016 School Transportation Levy; Adoption of Resolution Nos. 638 & 639 Interlocal Agreement for the Collection of Impact Fees 3) Board Policy 1800 OE-9: Communication and Support to the Board – Interlocal Agreement for YFS Counseling Services; N.E.W.S. Resolution No. 640 4) Board Policy 6957: Change Orders (1st rdg.)

Full Governance Process Monitoring and Language Review: 1) Board Policy 2020: Fundamental 1 (Personalized Learning) 2) Board Policy 1800 OE-5: Staff Evaluation and Instructional Practices 3) Board Policy 1800 OE-4: Staff Compensation Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas

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MERCER ISLAND ARTS COUNCIL JURIED ARTISTS’ RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY:

6:30-8 p.m., Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Meet the artists and enjoy entertainment and refreshments. The juror this year is Stephanie Hargrave, a popular Seattle artist who now focuses exclusively on encaustics.

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FOREST STEWARDSHIP EVENT:

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Clarke Beach Park. Meet at the parking lot. Register at www.earthcorps.org. For more, contact aline.sommargren@mercergov.org.

MERCER ISLAND PARKS & RECREATION PARENT’S NIGHT OUT: 5-10 p.m., Mercer Island

Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Agenda at mercerislandschools.org. For more, contact Kendall Taylor at 206236-3300 or kendall.taylor@ mercerislandschools.org.

Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Leave the kids with us and hit the town. Kids will have a blast with our staff playing games, arts and crafts, dinner and more. Cost is $15 per child, $10 for siblings.

Visit www.mercergov.org, register course no. 15838 or by calling 206-275-7609.

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SUNDAY | 27

PRENATAL YOGA CLASS: 12-1

FAMILY AND KID YOGA: 1:30-3

SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., City Council

p.m., Yoga Bliss, 7803 S.E. 27th St. A way to stay in shape, let go of pregnancy stress for the week ahead and meet other moms who are expecting. Beginners welcome. Cost is $18. First time to studio? Drop-in special: two classes for the price of one. For more, call 206-275-2300 or visit www. yogabliss.org.

EVENTS | UPCOMING

United Methodist Church, 7070 S.E. 24th St. Fun threehour workshop for children ages 3-14 to explore the world of the Vikings. Learn Scandinavian crafts, dancing, painting, language and cooking. Free. For more information or to register, call 425-313-0193.

WINE, CHEESE & FRENCH FILM:

6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. The Mercer Island Sister City Association, the Arts Council and Aljoya will cohost the French film, “La Ronde,” in which a series of intimate encounters link many people from different walks of life. Simone Signoret stars in Max Ophuls’ 1950 lyrical adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s play. Lance Rhodes, a featured scholar in the Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau, will provide introduction and post commentary for the film.

The film will be in French with English subtitles and

MONDAY | 28 MI LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING: 6-7:30 p.m., Mercer

Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Held on the fourth Monday of the month unless otherwise posted. Contact Bruce Fletcher at bruce. fletcher@mercergov.org for more.

TUESDAY | 29 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM CLASSES: 6:30-

p.m., Yoga Bliss, 7803 S.E. 27th St. Spend time with your family exploring yoga together. Best suited for children ages 4-10 years. For more, call 206-275-2300 or visit www.yogabliss.org.

PATRICK DAUGHERTY ON THE ROCK BAND AT MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 11 a.m.-1

p.m., 7700 S.E. 32nd St.

SONS OF NORWAY FREE KIDS VIKING WORKSHOP: 1-4 p.m.,

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9:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th St. Course will be held weekly on Tuesday evenings, this week covering Disaster Medical - Part 1. For more, visit www.mercergov.org/ emergencyprep.

NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY PTA PLANNING MEETING:

7-9 p.m., West Mercer Elementary library, 4141 81st Ave. S.E. Begin building a PTA for the new elementary school. Meet Principal Aimee Batliner-Gillette and become a member of the Northwood Elementary PTA. You will also have the opportunity to volunteer to participate on planning committees if interested.

For more, contact Michelle Ritter at mcodyritter@ yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY | 30 MERCER ISLAND WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY & WOMEN’S HEALTH & FITNESS DAY: 5:30

p.m., Mercerdale Park, 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street. Join the city of Mercer Island and the League of Women Voters in celebrating Mercer Island Women’s Equality Day at a community gathering and walk. For more, visit www. mercergov.org.

THURSDAY | 1 MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETING:

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10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, McDonald’s parking lot, 2807 78th Ave. S.E. Give blood. Save up to three lives when you donate — every month and open to the public. Discover what MIVAL does and meet many artists of all mediums. Become a member and make new friendships through visual arts. For more, visit www.mival.org or contact Nannette Bassett at nannettebas@gmail.com or 206-232-8148.

MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE DEMONSTRATION:

12:30-2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. Mahesh Thapa and Michael Levy will present their style of photography and demonstrate their Photoshop favorite techniques. Free. More info Levy at www.photo21.org and Thapa at www.starvingphotographer.com. For more on the event, contact Nannette Bassett at nannettebas@ gmail.com or 206-232-8148.

MIVAL ARTIST OPENING AND RECEPTION: 5-8 p.m.,

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is free to the public. Wine and cheese served compliments of Aljoya. The film will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more, call Carla Peterson, 232-5354. www.mercerislandsistercity.org PROBUS CLUB MEETING: 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Social hour at 1:30 PM and program at 2 p.m. Bill McCutcheon, docent at the Museum Of Flight and member of the Museum’s Speaker Bureau, will give a talk on the German Blitz of London during World War II. Bring a friend.

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MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Presenting guest artist, David N. Jayne. Jayne draws inspiration from the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

The vibrant colors in his paintings create works of art that are truly unique and original. Exhibition can be seen during the month of October. Free.

and get free cookies. Plus, you also burn 650 calories just by laying there. If you are unable to donate, send a friend or coworker. To make the process smoother and make sure you get the most convenient time, schedule your appointment early. Sponsored by Megan Shay, REALTOR and John L. Scott Mercer Island.

MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ‘75 REUNION: 6:30

p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville. Save the date for dinner, drinks, dancing and a charitable evening. $100 per ticket before Sept. 30th, after $125. For more, visit www.classcreator.com/Mercer-IslandWashington-Mercer-IslandSenior-1975.

YOU BE THE FILM CRITIC: 6:308:30 p.m., Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Presented by Mercer Island Parks and Recreation. Each Thursday, watch a movie and join in lively discussion critiquing films with Barbara Winkelman. Cost is $54. Call 206-275-7609 to register, no. 15904. For more, contact Ryan Daly at ryan.daly@mercergov.org.

EVENTS | ONGOING ZUMBA SERIES FOR WOMEN:

9-10 a.m., Congregation Shevet Achim, 8685 S.E. 47th St. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. $40 for eight classes.

Contact Diane Medved at info@shevetachim.com or call 206-275-1539.

MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m., Sundays,

7700 S.E. 32nd St. Providing local fruits and produce and artisan Washington-made products. For more, visit www.mifarmersmarket.org.

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the top of the goal from 25 yards out to give NPSA a 2-1 lead.

Eastside FC turned up its attack and were awarded a penalty with 90 seconds remaining. But NPSA goalkeeper Jackson Barker managed to step in front of the PK, diving low to his right to push away the spot-kick and secure a 2-1 victory for the Titans.

NPSA Titans team members include Jackson Barker, David Thomas, Finn de Graaf, Keenan Guerts, Liam Shalom, Kaleb Rawson, Rogan Stark, Siddharth Ghali, Adi Suskic, Chien-Yu Xiong, Boe Kleven and Ario Azarnejad.

VOLUNTEER AT MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Mercer

Island Farmers Market welcomes all helping hands.

Need community service GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP: 7 p.m.,

Thursdays, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001 Island Crest Way. Free, no obligation, family history and genealogy weekly workshop.

Beginner to advanced training hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All are welcome.

Contact Peter Selden at peterselden@gmail.com or 206-412-8252.

ELITE SPORTS BASKETBALL CLINICS: 3:30-5 p.m., Sep.

16-Oct. 7, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Focus is to provide young athletes of all skill levels with the instruction and training that have made some of the NBA’S brightest stars elite on and off the court. Ages 6-13. Register at www.eliteyouthcamps.com.

EVENTS | LIBRARY 4400 88TH AVE. S.E. 206-236-3537 WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND CHILDREN & FAMILIES MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE:

10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25.

Help us celebrate nursery rhymes and songs with Nancy Stewart. Sponsored by the Mercer Island Friends of the Library.

COMPUTER CLASS - ONE-ONONE ASSISTANCE: Noon,

Wednesdays. Do you need extra help on the computer?

A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance. No appointment necessary, assistance pro-

Blakeslee commits to University of the Pacific

Members of the Mercer Island marching band drum line are all business as they keep rhythm upon entering the field before the Mercer Island-Bellevue football game Sept. 18.

Got a photo you’d like to share with the Island in our “Eye on MI” feature? Email your image with a caption about where and when it was taken to editor@mi-reporter.com. vided on a drop-in basis.

FILM SCREENING - THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING: 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26. The story of renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde. Once a healthy, active young man, Hawking received an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

TALK TIME: 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world. Walk-ins welcome.

Registration not required.

MAKING SWEET APPLE TARTS: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Join pastry chef Laurie Pfalzer of Pastry Craft and make your own apple tart. From start to finish, you will learn to make pie dough, create your own filling and then

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building your own openfaced pie tart called a crostata. Advance registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

EVENTS | SJCC 3801 EAST MERCER WAY 206-232-7115 WWW.SJCC.ORG “HAVING IT ALL” MOVIE SCREENING: 7-8:30 p.m.,

Thursday, Sept. 24.

ParentMap and Marymoor Productions present ‘Having It All’, a documentary by Vlada Knowlton. Three women set out to live their dream of balancing career, marriage, and children. After two trying years of unanticipated trade-offs and painful sacrifices, each finds herself with a changed life and a changed idea of what having it all really means. Postscreening Q&A panel including the filmmaker, Vlada

Knowlton, Carolyn Pirak and more. Cost is $15. For more, contact info@marymoorproductions.com.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT: 5-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26. It may be called Parents Night Out, but it’s really for the kids. All evenings will be gym and swim: your favorite games and splashing in the pool, followed by dinner and a movie. Cost is $25. For more, visit www.sjcc.org.

SUKKOT FAMILY DINNER: 5:30-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. Join us for dinner in the sukkah in the SJCC Kesher Community Garden. We’ll celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot with a fall-inspired meal, activities for the kids, a special dessert treat and a story around the campfire with PJ Library. For more, visit www.sjcc.org.

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Mercer Island girls basketball starting guard Jess Blakeslee has verbally committed to play basketball at the University of the Pacific next year.

Blakeslee, a senior who will begin her fourth year as a varsity member of the girls basketball team this winter, has helped the Islanders to back-to-back 3A state tournament appearances during her first two years on the team.

This past summer, she played Jess Blakeslee for the Tree of Hope Nike Elite team in the Elite Youth Basketball League.

In 26 games last season, Blakeslee averaged 12.6 points per game, as well as 7.3 rebounds and 2 assists. The Islanders went 17-10, and were one overtime loss away from a third-consecutive trip to the state tournament.

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Clyde Hill

$2,598,000

Perfectly positioned on the crest of Belmont Court, enjoying spectacular SW & NW sunsets, views of the lake, city & mountains; panorama from almost every window. 4BR/3.75BA. #790219 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Sammamish

$1,249,000

Impeccable Buchan resale situated at the end of a private lane, adjacent a lush greenbelt. Stylish elegance with the finest in finishes. 4 BD/4BA. 4,320 SF. MLS#820982 #820982 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

Bellevue

$875,000

Stunning contemporary home w/20’ floor-to-ceiling glass windows sits on a beautiful newly finished landscape in Enatai. 3BR/3.5BA, Updated kitchen w/SS applcs & slab granite counters. #826241 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Lakeside Memories $1,988,000

Looking for a waterfront lifestyle? This could be it! Beautiful West facing shared waterfront includes moorage, city views, level lawn area, covered deck. 5BR/3.5BA. First time on market! #836554 Vicki Napoleone 206-790-5822 Eric Napoleone 206-747-7155

Sammamish

$1,150,000

First Hill

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$1,483,000

Wide open western views of Lk Washington with peaks of downtown Seattle & the Olympics. Tastefully crafted reinvention of this 2006 constructed home. 4BR/2.5BA. 2,700 SF. #828079 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

◆ South-end Trad $1,150,000

Contemporary architectural piece nestled in coveted Rock Meadow Farm Community. Awash in natural light, featuring an open concept & custom design in a tranquil setting. Great schools #802991 Tom Wu 206-240-7300

Lovely 2 story-quiet street invites formal & informal living, outdoor spaces for all & close to schools & shopping center.

Updated w/ new paint, floors, carpets, hardwoods-both levels #842149 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

Bremerton SS

◆ Snohomish

$749,900

This amazing 3BR/2.75BA home sits on beautiful Ostrich Bay and features a boat launch, covered patio, deck. There is also a guest house with a carport and 3 car garage. Short Sale. #810280 James Shute 206-230-5421

$618,000

Perfectly tucked away on serene 1.29ac lot, this impressive Clearview retreat caters a lifestyle that balances effortless & elegant entertaining w/ peaceful relaxation.

3BR/3BA #835932 Stephanie Susen 206-755-6310 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411

New! Luxury!

$1,375,000

NOW COMPLETE! Luxurious contemporary gated & fully fenced residence in Redmond area; close to MSFT; exquisitely finished designer touches throughout this 5BR, 3.5BA home. #766184 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Mercer Ridge

$989,000

Federal Way

$510,000

Spacious 4 bedroom + Office, 3 bathroom home on the south end of Mercer Island.

Easy distance to shops, schools, several parks & beaches. This 2810SF home sited on a lovely 13,556SF lot #809597 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377

Norris Homes resale in Bellacarino Woods. Timeless, traditional floorplan w/ formal living & dining + informal family room and nook area. Extensive hardwood flooring. 3BR/2BA. 3,300 SF. #820992 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

A Rare Gem!

$1,250,000

Strength of Traditional style blends w/ warmth of NW Contemporary. Elegantly updated, thoughtfully customized, meticulously maintained. 4BR/4BA, 4000sf, .7ac, Indoor Salwater pool! #835751

Stephanie Susen 206-755-6310 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411

Issaquah

$898,000

Alki

$476,500

Gorgeous estate with 1100sf ADU & just under 2 acres in sought-after Issaquah School District! Spacious and gracious main home w/ 3200sf, fresh paint inside & out, 4+BR. #845968 Heidi Klansnic 425-830-4199 Koleen Cook 425-233-5500

Distinctive Live+Work; 1BR+Bonus+Work Space, 2.25BA Townhome. Built Green bamboo hardwoods, concrete floors, Caesarstone counters, low-toxic int. paint, low pile carpeting. Rooftop deck #671389 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

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Virtual Tours Capitol Hill

$470,000

Welcome to this lovely & tranquil nbrhd.

Slate & cherry floors mix to create warm elegance in this spacious 2BR home. Covered & secured parking. High ceilings, tasteful finishes. #825658 Scott MacRae 206-499-5766 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

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Edmonds

$205,000

Close to shopping, ferry, and old downtown. New paint and carpets inside, and 12 month AHS Home Warranty included - ready to move in! 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom. #821167 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

Seattle

$185,000

Well situated entry level, 2 bedroom home.

Move in condition. Close to amenities and bus line. Secured, gate access grounds w/ garage parking. Stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets. #790472 Seattle Brokerage Group 206-919-1290

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