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Town Center Joint Commission to discuss streets, building heights The Joint Planning-Design Commission continues its visioning work with a meeting from 6-9 p.m. tonight, Dec. 16.

The Commission will talk about street standards, bonus height requirements (formerly the Town Center incentives program) and land uses and retail frontage requirements. This is a working meeting and will not take public comment, though there will be a public hearing on Jan. 20.

End of No Child Left Behind marks end for ‘failure’ of many Washington schools

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At its regular meeting on Monday Dec. 7, the City Council voted 5-2 not to implement a moratorium governing residential development on Mercer Island in front of a packed house. The vote came after a second reading of an ordinance that would halt applications for short- and long-platting and impervious surface deviations for six months.

The first reading of the ordinance passed by the same margin, 5-2, at the Council meeting on Nov. 16. It prompted a commu-

nity conversation about property values and the impact of subdividing lots and building mega-homes on the character of Island neighborhoods. Developers, realtors, Master Builders and homeowners both for and against the moratorium addressed the Council, which also received a couple hundred emails before the meeting.

City staff said that the outcome of a moratorium would be a rezoning and long-range planning process that would be a “significant effort, time consuming, costly and controversial.” Development Services Director (DSG) Scott Greenberg suggested that the Council allocate $168,000 for the creation of a higher-level planning position in his department.

DSG was never intended to be a long-range planning depart-

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On Thursday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 18, Seattle Central College will host the fifthannual Seattle Stand Down, an event that connects as many as 400 at-risk veterans in our community with vital support and services like housing, healthcare and job assistance.

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ment. Its staffing levels are set to accommodate permit processing, but DSG has led several public engagement and planning processes over the past three years; notably the Town Center visioning and code revision.

Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz proposed the moratorium in somewhat of a strange fashion at the last meeting. It was not a regular agenda item and ended up being discussed at the end of the meeting, after midnight.

“You don’t always have to replace a 1950s rambler with a $2-plus million home,” he said on Monday. “Every time you wait, another neighborhood will be impacted.”

On Monday, Councilmember Mike Cero said that the way the conversation came forward “hasn’t been pretty, but hasn’t been unordinary.” He echoed Grausz’s comments, noting that the problem seems to move from neighborhood to neighborhood, and that the community hasn’t come

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Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano congratulates new School Board member Tracy Drinkwater after her swearing in at the board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10. David D’Souza and returning member Ralph Jorgenson were also sworn in. Councilmember Jeff Sanderson began his term on Monday, Dec. 7.

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The old rallying cry of “no child left behind” has become “every student succeeds” and supporters are saying the turn of phrase translates into a more positive direction for American education.

The United States Congress completed passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act earlier this week. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the act — set to replace the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 — 85-12 Tuesday, following its 359-64 passage in the House Dec. 2.

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Around the Island IMS students learn that coding can be fun Quick notes on who’s in the news

VFW donates $1,000 to YFS

Mercer Island’s VFW Post 5760 donated $1,000 to Youth and Family Services of food coupons from QFC to help families in need this holiday season.

Senior Vice Commander Bob Harper and Dean Quigley, a VFW member and WWII veteran, presented the gift on Monday, Dec. 7. Quigley was instrumental in the founding of Youth and Family Services.

4Culture applications due in January Artists working in all media and genres (except performance art) are eligible to apply for Gallery4Culture’s 2016-2017 season. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. Applicants must reside in King County.

John L. Scott to host blood drive Sign up for John L. Scott’s blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 19. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. but is closed from 11 a.m. to noon.

The bloodmobile will be parked next to McDonald’s off S.E. 78th Street. Don’t forget to eat, drink fluids and bring your ID.

Head of school search continues at Northwest Yeshiva High School The Head of School Search Committee at Northwet Yeshiva has entered into the first phase of the interview process with potential candidates.

Interested candidates should contact Rabbi Maccabee Avishur of the YU Partnership at avishur@yu.edu.

J’s Circle of Friends lunch date is set The 11th Annual Circle of Friends Luncheon, honoring Nancy and Paul Etsekson, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3 at the SJCC. Registration will be available soon on the SJCC website.

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More than 200 Islander Middle School students worked on coding modules over course of three days as part of Hour of Code, a global movement that aims to encourage people to learn computer science.

IMS parent Jane Bove, who works at Microsoft but said she doesn’t know how to code, helped students try their hand at coding during Computer Science Education Week, which occurs around the world from Dec. 7-13.

SCHOOLS | FROM 1 President Barack Obama signed the bill on Dec. 10.

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by Washington’s Democratic Sen. Patty Murray alongside Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, as well as Rep. John Kline in the House. Separate House and Senate bills passed their chambers in July before the singular compromised bill — which did away with a House provision for student portability but reaffirmed some federal oversight — passed this month.

“I am thrilled that Congress came together to finally fix No Child Left Behind in a way that works for students, parents, teachers, and communities in Issaquah, across Washington state, and the country,” Murray said. “I fought hard to break through the gridlock and dysfunction in Congress

Bove partnered with IMS teachers Ellis Reyes and Becky Mullvain, leading workshops before and after school last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

This was the third year IMS hosted an Hour of Code event. Reyes, a member of the district’s Technology Advisory Group, said 246 students turned in a module, or roughly one-fifth of the school.

“We have kids who are coding from the most basic levels, using block-based

CODE | PAGE 9 to get this done, because I heard from too many families that the old law simply wasn’t working for them.”

The end of No Child Left Behind by itself could spell good news for Washington state schools, 90 percent of which had been categorized as failing under federal standards. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan revoked the state’s education waiver in early 2014, a step he made after deciding the state legislature had failed to fulfill a promise to tie teacher evaluations to standardized test scores.

Without a waiver in place, failing schools that received Title I funding to serve low income students were obligated to set aside a fifth of their federal dollars for student transfers to nonfailing schools or academic interventions like tutoring.

Every Student Succeeds doesn’t entirely do away with interventions for lowperforming schools, but

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IMS parent Jane Bove works with Lakeridge third-grader Abigail Sun on an Hour of Code module Monday, Dec. 7 at IMS. Over 200 students participated in this year’s event. it redefines the criteria determining which schools require intervention while shifting the lion’s share of oversight to the states.

States will be required to develop “evidence-based solutions,” Murray’s deputy press secretary said, for the bottom 5 percent of schools, schools which fail to graduate two-thirds of students and schools that fail to show progress among certain student populations — such as students of color, students with disabilities, students speaking English as a second language and low-income students.

The new education bill has earned its fair share of criticism as well. Writing on The Washington Post’s website on Dec. 5, University of Washington teacher education professor Kenneth Zeichner took issue with language in Every Student Succeeds that he said promoted non-traditional and non-university teacher cer-

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“I am cautiously optimistic that reauthorization of the ESEA, now known Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), will allow public schools in our nation to continue to focus needed resources on groups of students who require additional interventions,” he stated.

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Directed by Susan Valencia, founder of Children’s Dance Conservatory, “Excerpts from the Nutcracker” features 52 students between the ages of 6 and 18. The production transports audiences into the magical scenery of Tchaikovsky’s imagination with exquisite costumes, theatrical wizardry, period settings and sophisticated dancing.

General admission is available for $25 and VIP reserved seating is offered for $35.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.ChildrensDance.org. The two-hour performance includes intermission.

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Performances at the Jewish Community Center of Mercer Island; 3801 East Mercer Way

Founded in 1984 by Susan Valencia, the Children’s Dance Conservatory/Island Youth Ballet is a participating member of the Royal Academy of Dance. Located in the historic Lakeview School on the south end of Mercer Island, the school provides an atmosphere that is fun, dynamic, sophisticated and academically challenging, while embracing a reputation for high artistic merit. For more information about the Island Youth Ballet, visit www.ChildrensDance.org.

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To the editor Longtime school board member says goodbye Twelve years ago, I was elected to my first term on the School Board. It was a tumultuous election. Afterward, the coming together as a school community and then the adoption of the governance policy by the School Board made a major difference in the district because it stopped the swinging door of many superintendents in the previous 10 years.

There have been other achievements but let me name a few: -The enormous work of establishing and updating our 2020 vision statement, our mission statement, and our seven district fundamentals. This work continues.

-A continuing ability to attract outstanding teachers and other employees because of the district reputation for excellence and school community support.

-A re-examination of our goals for updated schools and the eventual approval of the bond measure that has resulted in the new high school addition, the remodel of IMS, and the new Northwood School.

-The hiring of Dr. Plano as superintendent. He is a wonderful blend of the strengths of all the previous superintendents. I know because I have worked with every one of them.

All of these and other achievements happened because of collaboration and hard work by many board members who served with me, the joint efforts of staff; our collaboration with parents; the work between the foundation and district; and our linking successfully with community tax payers.

Today we hope that students find or begin to find their passion in our public

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schools. I have been lucky and found my passion in my elementary years when a few friends and I played “school” instead of dolls. I have lived that passion in my 26 years of employment in this district and in my volunteer work, much of it in the Mercer Island Schools.

As I complete my tenure on the School Board, I wish the new board success. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve and know that with collaborative efforts our schools will continue to improve and be even better in future generations.

Pat Braman

MICA is for everyone Watching the crowd gather for the Mercer Island Farmers Market Nov. 22, a beautiful November day, filled me with gratitude for the people who made this Market a reality – by acting on their vision for cultivating community by connecting farmers and Islanders. Because of their vision and a lot of hard work, it’s now a cherished and beautiful part of our Island life.

This is what compels me to advocate for the Mercer Island Center for the Arts: to have at our Town Center a positive and inspiring place for everyone, to gather and be fed in a different and important way, by the rich experiences possible when creating or participating in the arts. As a former YTN parent, I know what this provides kids – a place to find themselves, their talents and their people.

But choosing now to live on Mercer Island after my kids are grown, I look forward to what this Center can bring to, yes, future YTN parents, and artists young and old, but also to the entire community: the joy of listening to music or theatre à la Mostly Music or Shakespeare in the Park, not just in the summer but year round, or the opportunity to attend lectures or workshops within walking distance of home and

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local businesses. And most importantly, I look forward to gathering in community with friends, neighbors, family and others in all kinds of weather.

Other towns have proven how the arts can bring out their best and bring them together – let us unite around this beautiful vision for Mercer Island.

Anna Gordon MICA Board member

Surprise in grant application The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) application to 4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, included a line item for a contribution from the city of Mercer Island. But the City Council has never publicly proposed, nor voted on, a donation to the MICA construction fund.

4Culture is the cultural services agency for King County, and MICA applied for $1.25 million from their Building for

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Culture program. The Facilities Project Budget “Cash Income” column of the application included this entry: “City of Mercer Island: $2,000,000.00.”

The MICA website states that MICA needs to raise “at least $25 million” and that “Nearly all of the funding will come from private individuals and foundations.” No mention is made of the $2 million donation expected from the city of Mercer Island.

This came as a complete surprise. How can MICA include a $2 million donation from the city of Mercer Island to their building fund without anyone (not even the City Council members?) knowing about it?

The MICA website makes no mention of an expected donation from the city. And the city has never publicly proposed nor approved a donation of this magnitude (in fact any donation which will come from taxpayers?) We need more transparency

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Changing of the guard | Braman, Emanuels step down D’Souza, Drinkwater sworn in as School Board reorganizes

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And then, she was gone.

With family in attendance and tears in her eyes, longtime Mercer Island School Board member Pat Braman said farewell as she, along with Board President Brian Emanuels, stepped down from their respective director chairs at the regular board meeting Thursday, Dec. 10.

Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano and the remaining board members honored Braman and Emanuels with a reception prior to swearing in new members David D’Souza and Tracy Drinkwater. Plano addressed both, saying they will leave a lasting legacy behind, particularly through three projects: the new Northwood Elementary, the rebuilding of Islander Middle School, and the music wing and 10-classroom extension at Mercer Island High School.

“Your impact to this relatively small Island community is colossal and monumental,” he said. “We are so grateful to you that you are able to share your lives with us in service to our students.”

Emanuels was on the board for nearly five years, serving as legislative representative, vice president and president during his final year. He has been on the School District-City Partnership Committee for the past three years, as well as

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Above, longtime School Board member Pat Braman, far left, addresses the audience during her final board meeting as Vice President Ralph Jorgenson (center) and outgoing President Brian Emanuels look on Thursday Dec. 10 at City Hall. Below, though often speaking through tears, the evening was not without a few laughs. the superintendent’s District Advisory Committee, the 21st Century Facilities Advisory Committee, the District’s Title IX Advisory Committee, and board member of the Mercer Island Schools Foundation.

His community involvement included five years on the Boys & Girls Club PEAK steering committee, and Emanuels was founder and president of the Mercer Island Little League.

Emanuels called being on the board an enjoyable experience, much of which he said was a credit to Plano’s work as superintendent. Emanuels expressed his admiration both for Plano and for his fellow outgoing colleague, Braman.

“Her legacy that she’s leaving in the district is impossible to calculate over decades as a teacher, board member and many other things,” he said. “I have so appreciated working with Pat. Even on political issues where we may be very far apart, we always find a way to come together and find common ground.”

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Braman has been a fixture in the district since she was hired as a teacher in the late 1960s, teaching English at the high school for 26 years.

Plano noted she “tried to retire” before returning to serve as Mercer Island Education Association executive director.

She was on the board for 12 years, serving as president, vice president and legislative representative. Braman’s 30 years of community involvement includes PTA work and church service and volunteering. She was a past president for the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, and was named citizen of year in 1997.

Braman reiterated hiring Plano as supterintendent was a major achievement

during her time on the board.

“I just want to say that he’s a blend of the best of all the superintendents we’ve had, and I can say that because I’ve known every single one,” she said with a laugh.

“I was hired by the first, fortunately never fired, did have some run-ins now and then with a few of the others, but I think we’re truly blessed to have his leadership here in the district.”

Braman said she was proud the district didn’t have a “swinging door of superintendents” as the district may have had in the past, citing the importance of community collaboration.

“It’s between these staff members and these administrators, it’s between the parents and the staff, it’s between the school district and our wonderful foundation, it’s between all of the parts of this educational community that we’re able to continue to hire our best teachers, the best people out there, because of that collaboration,” she said through tears. “I think there’s a lot of good things ahead.”

Board reorganizes with new members D’Souza, Drinkwater and returning board memberelect Ralph Jorgenson were sworn in to their respective board chairs. The board then reorganized, unanimously appointing Jorgenson as president, D’Souza as vice president and Drinkwater as legislative representative.

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State Supreme Court denies MISD’s appeal in racial discrimination case

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On Dec. 2, the Washington State Supreme Court declined to hear the Mercer Island School District’s appeal of a finding that the district was liable for discrimination in a case of peeron-peer racial harassment that occurred in 2011 at Islander Middle School.

The denial of the district’s petition for review ended a years-long quest to overturn a ruling that the district had been “deliberately indifferent” in its handling of a student’s complaint of racial discrimination.

“We are disappointed that the Supreme Court denied of review, but we do respect the Court’s decision,” Mercer Island Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano said in a statement.

“We stand by our belief that the District acted appropriately.”

The case’s procedural history dates back to 2012, when a civil suit was brought against the Mercer Island School District by Robin and Nicholas Wilt, who said their son was harassed by

a fellow student at IMS. An administrative law judge (ALJ) found that the district’s mishandling of a student’s complaint of racial harassment imputed liability for the discriminatory behavior to the district. MISD chose to appeal that ruling in King County Superior Court, and in December 2013, some five months after hearing oral arguments, Judge James Rogers overturned the ALJ’s ruling in part, finding that although the district had been negligent, that its actions had not risen to the level of deliberate indifference.

The parents appealed that decision, and in April 2015, Division One of the Washington State Court of Appeals affirmed the ALJ’s original ruling, reinstating the finding of deliberate indifference to racial discrimination against the district in its handling of the student’s complaint.

The parents have filed a suit for damages against the district in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle.

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City briefs Weather causes evacuation of three homes and closures of East Mercer Way Due to heavy rains and wind, East Mercer Way was closed twice last week, and three homes had to be evacuated due to a landslide at the 9400 block of S.E. 47th Street.

The city asked residents to make sure storm drains in neighborhoods are not blocked, and consider safely checking steep slopes around their property.

On Dec. 9 and 10, city and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) crews were on East Mercer Way taking cares of trees that were wrapped in power lines and had fallen across the road. More than 1,000 Islanders lost power on Dec. 9.

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HOUSING | FROM 1 Sanderson ran essentially unopposed and will serve a two-year term in Position No. 4, which was filled by Tana Senn, Joel Wachs and Terry Pottmeyer.

Sanderson brings a unique perspective to the Council as a former Town Center business owner, as he and his wife Lara ran Stopsky’s Delicatessen from 2011-2014.

Earth Day fair to return in 2016 After a hiatus in 2015, the Leap for Green Sustainability Fair will return to the Mercer Island Community and Event Center (MICEC) on April 16.

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If interested in joining the volunteer team, contact Ross Freeman, city sustainability manager, at 206-275-7662.

together to work through the issues.

Grausz said addressing density in neighborhoods was on the Council’s work plan for 2015-16, and saw a moratorium as a way to force a discussion in the community.

After extensive discussion and public comment, the Council decided that more time was needed for deliberation, and that two new council members (to be seated Jan. 4, 2016) should have an opportunity to weigh in.

The Council voted 4-3 in favor of a plan to discuss the topic at its annual Planning Session in late January, to have staff define the work required to consider revisions to the city’s singlefamily development standards and not to fund the DSG long-range planning position right away.

Jeff Sanderson, newly elected and sworn in at the Dec. 7 meeting, said the Council candidates ran on two promises: protection of the character of the Island and good governance. He said this moratorium might accomplish the former, but not the latter.

He, with Jane Meyer Brahm, Debbie Bertlin and Bruce Bassett agreed that

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JayMarc’s modern homes collection on First Hill are one example of the type of development that concerns residents: large, expensive homes built close together, causing loss of trees and “neighborhood character.” the extent of the problem and scope of work should be better defined. Bassett said that the Council already has a full work plan for next year, with the Town Center, I-90 loss of mobility negotiations, the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) lease, the city’s budget, a potential levy lid lift and hiring a new city manager.

Cero, Grausz and Benson Wong voted against the plan to discuss the topic at the Planning Session. Wong said that waiting to address the issue of short-platting would “send the wrong message to the community” in which it has struck a distinct chord.

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and he is looking forward to working with stakeholders, “the Council and our neighbors to achieve a successful outcome.”

The City Council Planning Session will be Jan. 22-24. at the Community and Event Center.

than a year ago.

“Many of our listings are selling within a few days with multiple offers,” said Julia Nordby, managing broker of John L. Scott Real Estate’s Mercer Island office. “Buyers are becoming very creative in their approach to constructing offers in order to win in these situations.”

There’s one exeption to the inventory shortage: waterfront homes.

“If you have been toying with the possibility of moving up to waterfront, now is the time,” Nordby said.

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Grausz ended his comments by asking what, in the Council’s upcoming work plan, is more important than neighborhoods.

Marc Rousso of JayMarc Homes, one of the developers on the Island, said that there were “no winners or losers” in the decision,

Mercer Island School District’s four elementary schools are each hosting an information session for parents of incoming 2016-17 kindergarten students. District staff will be present to answer questions, discuss educational programs available and distribute registration forms. Families can find more information about their boundary area by visiting the district website at mercerislandschools.org or by calling Mary Newcomer at 206-230-6336. Registration will open Wednesday, Jan. 20.

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November crime by the numbers Every month, the Police Department calculates crime statistics and compares them to numbers from the year prior.

In November of this year, there were 102 serious offenses, compared to 82 in 2014. The department had five fewer cases of assault but 22 more theft cases than in 2014.

This year, there were

17 adult arrests and zero juvenile arrests. Police arrested 18 adults and zero juveniles last November.

There were 1,443 calls for service this year, compared to 1,869 in 2014.

There were almost half as many DUI citations in November 2015. Police issued 426 in November 2014, and 246 this year.

Year to date, there were 31 DUI arrests in 2014 and 15 in 2015.

The Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) has implemented “Operation No Grinch” again this year and plans to increase patrols through December.

Assigned officers will be taking shifts and working strategically to reduce the number of residential burglaries, car prowls and package thefts.

Officers who are assigned to this special operation will be circulating around the Island

NOVEMBER 25 BURGLARY: An Island man who lives at the 3300 block of 97th Avenue S.E. said the front window of his garage building was smashed open by a rock. An engine head was taken from the sill of the broken window, and a vintage gas pump was taken from the front entry way.

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and available to quickly respond. MIPD asks residents not to hesitate to call if they see something suspicious.

If you notice a vehicle that seems to be following a delivery truck or a person who doesn’t appear to have a legitimate purpose for being on the front porch, please call 911 immediately.

When possible, it’s always very helpful to provide a license plate number, description and direction of travel, said MIPD Commander Leslie Burns.

Charles Cornelius Jenner April 16, 1917 – November 23, 2015

“Charlie” passed away at the age of 98. He was a pillar of his family and his community.With an unmatched reservoir of infectious enthusiasm and dedication, he was generous, idealistic, and an early advocate for environmentalism and multiculturalism.

Charlie was born to parents Norman Legrand Jenner and Marie Patterson Jenner of Mercer Island, and he lived in the Seattle area his entire life. He attended Broadway High School, the University of Washington, and was a proud founding member of Group Heath. In 1942 he married his wife of 52 years, Marie Brockschmidt, just before departing overseas for World War II. In 1959 he founded Elan Construction Company and helped guide the company for nearly 30 years leaving a legacy of highly skilled, well-paid, union-trained carpenters.

Charlie was an avid volunteer with the downtown Seattle Rotary Club where he channeled his talents into many projects.

His favorite was the High Point YMCA Unity Project. In 1999 he received a Washington State Jefferson Award for community leaders due to this extraordinary work. His other volunteer passion was EarthCorps. He served on the board of directors and tirelessly campaigned for the cause of growing diverse, grassroots, environmental leaders for communities in the US and around the world.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife Marie in 1994, and by his siblings Julian, Norma, Marie, and Myrta. He is survived by his son David (Ellen) Jenner of Seattle; his daughter Joanna Jenner of New York; grandchildren Nancy (Scott) MacCormack of Mercer Island and Norma Jenner of Seattle; great grandchildren Alice and Will MacCormack; nephews Page Jenner, Jim Jenner, Bill Parks, Russell Parks, and Alan Parks and niece Annette Bellamy.

Charlie requested that no formal service be held at his death.

Remembrances may be made to the Marie and Charles Jenner Scholarship Fund at the Seattle YMCA, 909 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Full obituary at http://funerals.coop/ obituaries/charles-cornelius-jenner.html 1489730

woman at the 4100 block of 96th Avenue S.E. said her unlocked vehicle was prowled overnight.

Someone rummaged through items in the car and stole a $300 pair of sunglasses. A small first aid kit was taken to be submitted for latent prints.

HIT-AND-RUN: An Island man was traveling south at the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. The suspect vehicle backed up into the man’s car, causing minor damage.

The man contacted the driver of the suspect vehicle, who took off recklessly. The man took a photo of the suspect’s license plate.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015 | PAGE 7 PROWLING: An Island man

at the 2200 block of 82nd Avenue S.E. reported that binoculars and DVDs were stolen overnight from his unlocked vehicle, for a loss of $950.

NOVEMBER 27 THEFT: An Island man’s bike was stolen from the Island Square parking garage.

THEFT: A victim’s unlocked bike was stolen from outside McDonald’s, at the 2800 block of 78th Avenue S.E. COLLISION: A teenage driver from Mercer Island was yielding to eastbound traffic while turning on North Mercer Way from 80th Avenue S.E. She slowed down, and was hit from behind by another vehicle that was also turning on to North Mercer Way, but looking west to watch for oncoming traffic. The second driver, a Seattle woman, was charged with inattention.

NOVEMBER 30 WARRANT ARREST: Issaquah

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council Regular Meeting of December 21, 2015 has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm at City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Karin Roberts, Deputy City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on Deember 16, 2015. #1489274 CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 15C-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 19.18 OF THE MERCER ISLAND CITY CODE ENTITLED, “PARKS IMPACT FEES”.

Ordinance No. 15C-22 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on December 7, 2015. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795.

Karin Roberts, Deputy City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter December 16, 2015. #1489347

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 15C-24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON ASSUMING THE RIGHTS, POWERS, FUNCTIONS, IMMUNITIES, AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE MERCER ISLAND TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT. Ordinance No. 15C-24 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on December 7, 2015. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795.

Karin Roberts, Deputy City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter December 16, 2015. #1489365

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Jail booked a subject with a Mercer Island misdemeanor warrant back into the jail.

THEFT: An Island woman

at the 8700 block of Island Heights Lane said her unlocked bike was stolen from her porch, for a loss of $500.

DECEMBER 2 FRAUD: An Island man and

woman at the 5600 block of East Mercer Way said an unknown suspect ordered a new Bank of America Visa and Chase Visa on their accounts, and had the

address changed to one in California.

DECEMBER 3 PROWLING: An Island woman reported that her purse and wallet were taken from her vehicle, which was parked in her driveway at the 4800 block of Forest Avenue S.E. THEFT: A 43-year-old Island man was arrested on suspicion of stealing alcohol and dental products from the north-end QFC. He was also in possession of another person’s ID, and a crack pipe.

Aileen Wainhouse

Aileen Wainhouse passed away peacefully in a loving home on November 23, 2015. She was born in the small rural town of Madoc, Ontario, Canada on May 17, 1933 and grew up on a farm with her parents and 6 siblings. She graduated from St. Michael’s College of Nursing in Toronto in 1952 and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. She married Paul Wainhouse in 1955. They lived in a suburb of Toronto until 1973 when they moved to Mercer Island, Washington.

Aileen is greatly missed by her 5 children, Patt, Wilf (Diane), Mary, Theresa Ankney (Mike), and David along with her 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is loved and missed by her siblings, Margaret Garvey (Brian), Edward Tobin (Monica), Geraldine Whalen, Annastasia Cliffe (Richard), Evelyn Tobin (Mike Horne) and a large extended family. Aileen is now reunited with those who have gone before her; Paul, her husband of 56 years; her sister, Agnes; her brother, James; and her parents, Francis and Kathleen Tobin.

Aileen lived her life for her family. She was the heart and center of us, always bringing and keeping us together. She attended and supported all of our activities as we grew up; sports, music, theater, and school occasions. She stayed involved in our college organizations and events as well.

When we had children of our own, Mom was always there for our kids as she was for us. She was present for the birth of each grandchild as soon as possible even when it meant traveling across the country. She was a regular at their many events and celebrations, and she cared for them often while we worked or needed help.

Mom made every holiday and birthday special with beautiful decorations, wonderful meals, special gifts, but mainly a home where we all wanted to be together to celebrate.

Mom loved playing Bridge and the friends she made. She volunteered regularly at St. Monica Parish cooking for the needy, caring for the Altar and serving at special events. She was on the go constantly helping others. If she ever grew tired she did not show it.

Mom touched the lives of countless people and will be remembered in a special way by everyone. Her deep faith in God and the Church, and her unwavering optimism was an inspiration, and always will be.

The family would like to express our deepest thanks to Estera Termure and her staff at Green Gables Adult Family home for the love and care they provided our dear Mom in her final years. In particular Eliza Tantos who was so gentle and kind to Mom and made sure she looked beautiful every day, including her last.

Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday, December 16th, 10:15 AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, BOTH at St. Monica Catholic Church 4311 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island Reception to follow in the Family Center.

Private Family Interment following at Calvary Cemetery Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Seattle, Washington Guestbook at www.harveyfuneral.com 1489734

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coding levels all the way up to writing code in formal languages like Python, C++ and C#,” he said.

IMS parent Amy Sun brought both her 6th grade son Connor and 3rd grade daughter Abigail to the Monday workshop.

“I think a lot of girls are intimidated by it,” Sun said.

“I know this entices kids because it’s game-related. As they get older, the product is not as fun and not as interesting to a girl. I hope [teachers] realize when teaching code, to use something enticing to both boys and girls.”

For Bove, it was eyeopening to see how common coding really was as a world-wide language. And in an increasingly digital world, the importance of learning to code and computer science is clear.

“You absolutely have to introduce it in a way that’s familiar and comfortable,” Bove said. “All we want to do is introduce as many people to it in a way that doesn’t cost them a fortune.

It’s easy to try, it’s one hour, everything is pre-packaged and pre-planned, and now, I’m not scared anymore.”

about the costs that taxpayers will incur for this project. The city should not sign a lease, which MICA has asked them to sign, until citizens are fully informed and have an opportunity to approve MICA through a Citizens Advisory Vote.

The City Council has acknowledged that serious financial challenges lie ahead. This is no time to be signing up for big, and undetermined, financial obligations.

Al Lippert

Council ‘kicking the can down the road’ I have recently been astounded by the poor decisions that are being made by our City Council.

In reflecting on this I am reminded of the quotation by Einstein: “ We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”

And that appears to be what our City Council is doing. Trying to solve the problem with the thinking they were using when they created the problem. The residential moratorium is a good example.

MICA is another, parking is another, and the list goes on. The data are there. The council is unable to critically analyze it and come to a decision. The best they appear to be able to do is just kick the can down the road. The recent vote on the residential moratorium is a pri-

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mary example. We need fresh generative thinking on these issues and we are not getting it. The council needs new thinking and that new thinking comes from its citizens, not the same private constituencies that got them into the existing problems.

Gary D. Robinson

MICA follows standard fundraising procedures

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efit projects. The inclusion of the city of Mercer Island in the grant application as a potential future funder does not represent any official commitment from the city of Mercer Island.

The MICA board is a group of dedicated volunteers working together with the greater community to create a cultural gathering place that will enrich the Town Center with positive economic impact and vitality. MICA will also provide a permanent home for Youth Theatre Northwest, assuring its continued presence on the Island. Every member of the board is donating their time and money in an effort to build the art center that will enhance the quality of life

and civic offerings on the Island.

The board is aware of the great public interest in the creation of MICA, and continues to listen and learn from the community’s questions and comments on the project.

The new year will bring many more opportunities for community feedback and involvement, and MICA will be introducing and inviting new opportunities for participation in creating the cultural center for the community. Please visit the MICA website mercerislandarts.org for more information and answers to many common questions.

John Gordon Hill MICA Board President

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FEATURED PROPERTIES Sold

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Islander girls beat Stanwood, improve to 3-0 Luce scores 21, Blakeslee 19 in Mercer Island win

for the Islanders to give them a 36-22 halftime lead.

The Spartans rallied again after the break, with a 3-pointer from Larson making it a 42-33 game midway through the third.

Mercer Island answered with a 14-2 run to close the period ahead 56-35.

Stanwood would get no closer than 19 the rest of the way.

Luce’s game-high 21 points marked her secondstraight game with 20 or more points. Though she said she’s used to playing facing the basket, Luce acknowledged the new offense geared to the low post has helped expand her role.

“I’m really happy with the offense, I think we’ve done a good job finding the open man,” she said.

“We have some really good passers and people who are selfless, and I think we’ve also taken some really good shots. It’s worked really well so far.”

Krause also reached double figures for the Islanders, scoring 13 points and adding six rebounds.

Bierer led the Spartans with 16 points, while Larson had 10.

Mercer Island hosted Liberty after the Reporter deadline Monday, Dec. 14 at MIHS. The Islanders take on Juanita at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Juanita High School.

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Mercer Island’s Anna Luce (20) shoots over Stanwood’s Kaitlin Larson (30) and Haley Strowbridge (25) Friday, Dec. 11 at MIHS. Luce scored 21 points as the Islanders beat the Spartans 65-46. with eight of the Islanders’ first 12 points of the period coming from Luce.

Following a timeout, Stanwood (3-2) cut the deficit to nine with back-

to-back 3-pointers from Kaitlin Larson and Haley Strowbridge and two free throws from Ashley Bierer.

Taylor Krause scored the final five points of the half

Kids aren’t engineered to be safe. That’s why our trampolines are.

By Joe Livarchik

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The Mercer Island boys basketball team bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 59-52 win over Stanwood Friday, Dec. 11 at Stanwood High School.

The Islander defense allowed only one Spartan player to score in double figures, as AJ Martinka led Stanwood (3-2) in scoring with 12 points.

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For three quarters earlier in the week against the Liberty Patriots, Mercer Island appeared to be cruising to its third-straight victory to start the season.

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Although the Mercer Island girls basketball team is only three games into the season with its new triangle offense, the Islanders may already be seeing a return on their investment.

Behind 21 points from center Anna Luce and 19 from senior guard Jess Blakeslee, Mercer Island improved to 3-0 with a 65-46 win over the Stanwood Spartans Friday , Dec. 11 at MIHS. It was the second-straight game the two players combined to score 40 or more points.

And though the visiting Spartans had their rallies, the Islanders maintained control throughout.

“I was expecting it to be close and it was for a good part of the time, but we definitely executed and we took what the defense gave us,” Mercer Island coach Gillian d’Hondt said.

Mercer Island led 18-6 after the first quarter and extended its advantage to a 30-10 lead three minutes into the second quarter,

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SNOWFLAKE LANE FESTIVITIES Allison DeAngelis, Reporter Newspapers

Three of the ‘Jingle Belles’ perform in the nightly Snowflake Lane show, which is performed every evening at 7 p.m. on Bellevue Way. The show involves roughly 250 performers and an additional 50 assistants and technicians who help with the music, lights and other aspects of the show.

Hands-on History: HERITAGE CRAFTS Celebrate the season with traditional family crafts. Create holiday ornaments from paper, pipe cleaners, beads, and more. Take a turn at kneading, rolling and

pressing out play-dough cookies with holiday shaped cookie cutters.

Join us Thursday December 17, 2015 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at KidsQuest Children’s Museum in Factoria Mall. Admission $1 Presented by Eastside Heritage Center, in partnership with KidsQuest Children’s Museum

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opportunity to see Bellevue Youth Theatre Director James McClain acting as Herr Drosselmeyer and former Bellevue Mayor, Don Davidson as the Scottish Grandfather in Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Musical.

Produced by Global Organization for Arts and Leadership (GOAL) in partnership with the Bellevue Youth Theatre (BYT), this original script is based on E. T. A. Hoffman’s classic tale with lyrics and choreography by leadership educator and former Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer, Stanko Milov. This is the perfect way to

celebrate the holidays with family and friends.

Tickets are $20 each and are sold weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Crossroads Mall in front of Bellevue Mini City Hall and Crossroads Toys;and in the lobby of BYT- Crossroads during the performances of An Elf’s Tale.

Please note that payment is accepted in the form of cash or check only. The performances will be in BYT-Crossroads on December 17-20 at 7 p.m. and December 19-20 at 2 p.m.

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BOYS | FROM 12 narrowing the Islander lead to 63-53 heading into the final quarter.

Three minutes into the fourth, Mercer Island center Andrew Pickles picked up his fourth foul, and would later foul out with just over a minute left in the game. With Pickles limited in action, the Islanders went cold, scoring one point in the final four minutes.

Liberty meanwhile got six points from big man Michael Walter and five more from guard Nick Chung. A layup from Chung with 5.7 seconds remaining gave the Patriots a 70-69 lead, their first lead of the game.

It was Chung’s ability to drive into the paint that Cree said proved to be the difference.

“We talked in huddles and talked at halftime about stopping penetration, and we gave a lot of penetration to [Chung],” Cree said. “[Chung] was getting to the basket and finding guys. He made Mikey Walter’s day really easy.”

Mercer Island turned the ball over twice in the final minute, yet after two free throws from Liberty’s Noble Cooper, had one more possession with 2.9

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Mercer Island had three of the top five all-around scores. Emily Culbertson topped all at 30.15, while Cece Belady was next at 29.3 and Mya Levin was fifth at 23.35. Belady placed first in the floor event with a score of 9.15. Stephanie Prince was second at 8.9 and Levin was third at 8.15.

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Levin had the top mark in bars with a score of 7, and Culbertson was next at 6.9.

Liberty’s Kendall Boston won the beam event with a score of 8. Belady was second at 7.85, Mercer Island’s Beth Myers was third at 7.55 and Culbertson fourth at 7.5.

Liberty’s Ting Pan won vault with a score of 8.3.

Levin was second at 8.2 and Belady tied with Liberty’s Boston for third with a score of 8.

It was Mercer Island’s second meet of the year.

The Islanders lost to Lake Washington in their opener 145-137.

The Islanders host Interlake at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at MIHS.

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seconds remaining and a chance to tie. But Stenberg, who knocked down four 3-pointers in the game, saw his final 3-point look hit the back of the rim as time expired.

Walter led all scorers with 21 points, while Cooper and Connor Chapman each had 12 for the Patriots. Sam Nordale led the Islanders with 19 points. Stenberg and Griffin Emanuels each had 14.

With the Mercer Island starters logging big minutes and frontcourt depth being an issue through the first three games, Cree said he was looking forward to the return of backup forward Ethan Chen Friday against Stanwood. But if the Islanders expected to see continued improved results on the hardwood, he said it’d have to come on the defensive end.

“We’ve been scoring in bunches, but we’ve been giving them up in bunches, and we’re not used to that,” Cree said. “It’s been good to see us be able to score the ball, but we have to defend, and we have to take pride on that end of the court.”

Mercer Island took on Juanita after the Reporter deadline Tuesday, Dec. 15.

The Islanders face Interlake at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at Interlake High School.

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utes of the contest, the hot shooting that had been working throughout the night suddenly went cold.

Liberty held Mercer Island to six fourth-quarter points, as the Patriots rallied to deal the Islanders a 72-69 loss Tuesday, Dec. 8 at MIHS. Liberty forced Mercer Island into eight turnovers in the game’s final quarter, a statistic that weighed on Mercer Island coach Gavin Cree after the loss.

“We didn’t have good execution in the fourth quarter and we didn’t defend. That’s going to make it hard to win,” he said. “We gave up 15 offensive rebounds. That’s just too many, and a lot of those led to buckets.”

The Islanders were firing on all cylinders to start the game, claiming an early 18-4 advantage and knocking down four 3-pointers in the opening quarter. The Patriots turned to their outside shooting to cut the deficit to four before the Islanders closed the first quarter on a 6-0 run to lead 27-17.

Mercer Island extended its advantage to 43-30 at the half and led by as many as 19 in the third quarter.

But the Patriots finished the period with a 13-4 run,

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TOWN CENTER VISIONING JOINT COMMISSION MEETING: 6-9

MERCER ISLAND LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE SALE:

p.m., City Hall, 9611 S.E. 36th St. The Planning and Design Commissions are convening together as the “Joint Commission” for the next phase of recommendations for actual Town Center development code language and directly-related updates to the city’s Comprehensive Plan. This is a working meeting and will not take public comment. Interested residents may use the Town Center Visioning online form to submit comments. For more, visit www.mercergov. org.

THURSDAY | 17 MERCER ISLAND RADIO OPERATOR MEETING: 7-8

p.m., North Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Join the Mercer Island Radio Operators (MIRO) for training on how to communicate in emergency situations. For more, go to the MIRO website at http://mirohams.org or contact Officer Jennifer Franklin at 206-275-7905.

SATURDAY | 19 COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: 9

a.m.- 3 p.m., McDonald’s parking lot, 2807 78th Ave. S.E. Help ensure this precious resource is available for ill and injured people in our community by giving blood. Plus, get free cookies and burn 650 calories just by laying there. To sign up, visit https://schedule.psbc.org/ DonorPortal/GroupLanding. aspx?s=4155.

Farmers Insurance lower parking lot, 3003 77th Ave. S.E. Buy a beautiful tree from the Lions Club and support: Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club, Youth and Family Services, local senior citizen’s programs, Mercer Island community events and Lions Club sight and hearing projects. Fresh mixed green wreaths and cedar garlands available too! Sale began Saturday, Nov. 28. Open from 2-7 p.m.

Wednesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

MIVAL 2015 HOLIDAY SHOW:

Nov. 2-Dec. 18, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) will showcase paintings, fiber arts, photography, as well as glass, jewelry, ceramics, and more. A great place to find holiday gifts for someone special on your list! Call 206275-7609 for more info.

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.

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St., Bellevue. Ring in the holidays with a variety of festive events. Bellevue Magic Season also includes Snowflake Lane and Celebration Lane, Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, Enchanted Holidays at The Shops at the Bravern and KidsQuest Children’s Museum’s Family Gingerbread House Workshops. See more at BellevueDowntown.com.

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Island Youth Ballet Seniors, Jamie Vanderwall, Eugenie Morton, and Katherine Seely, perform in “Excerpts from The Nutcracker” at the JCC Dec. 19-20.

MI LACROSSE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLE FUNDRAISER: Dec.

27-Jan. 10. Once again this year, the Mercer Island Boys Lacrosse Club will come to your curb, pick up your tree, haul it away and have it composted for you. You have your choice of the following weekend days: Dec. 27, Jan. 2-3, Jan. 9-10.

All proceeds go directly to operating expenses of the club. Please visit www. mercerislandlacrosse.com to select your pickup date.

COLLEGE NIGHT SERIES – COLLEGE FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES:

6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, Mercer Island High School Library, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. College at a four-year school is possible! Learn what needs to be done at the high school level and what to expect once the student has matriculated to the college.

EVENTS | LIBRARY 4400 88TH AVE. S.E.

206-236-3537 WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND MIND MATTERS ON FILM TRANSCENDENCE: 1 p.m.,

Saturday, Dec. 19. Dr. Will Caster is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments take on dangerous implications when his consciousness is uploaded into one such program. Starring Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

MI LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING: 6-7:30 p.m.,

Monday, Dec. 28, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Held on the fourth Monday of the month unless otherwise posted.

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9:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17.

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EXCERPTS FROM THE NUTCRACKER: Dec. 12-20.

Island Youth’s Ballet “excerpts from the Nutcracker” has become a cherished Mercer Island tradition and must-see for all who wish to experience the

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Performances are held at Stroum Jewish Community Center. Performance times are: Dec. 12, 1 p.m.; Dec. 13, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Dec. 19, 2 p.m.; Dec. 20, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Cost is $25. For more, visit www.childrensdance. org.

TWEEN FITNESS, AGES 9-13:

3:45-4:45 p.m., Wednesdays.

Kids will learn to use bands, balls and their own body weight to work on cardiovascular and weight-training as well as balance, stability, and stretching. Free for members, $10 for guests.

For more, visit www.sjcc.org WINTER BREAK CAMP AT SJCC:

Dec. 21-31. The SJCC offers a variety of full and half-day camps during the winter break. Bring a bathing suit, towel, and non-perishable dairy, peanut-free lunch.

Pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. For more info, contact Emily Schankerman at 206-388-0828.

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REGIONAL EDITOR (Bellevue, WA) Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for a Regional Editor of the Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Issaquah/Sammamish Repor ter publications. This is not an entr y-level position. The position requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, photography, pagination with InDesign skills. The position also requires experience editing and monitoring social media i n c l u d i n g Tw i t t e r a n d Facebook and posting stories and photo art to the website.

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Capitol Hill

$1,483,000

The Sanctuary- 12 modern single family residences within a century-old church on vibrant Capitol Hill. NYC chic & impressive in scale, with dramatic interiors & matchless workmanship. #872442 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

◆ North Bend

$1,275,000

You will love the setting of this 4.78A parcel in the heart of the North Bend.

This parcel is zoned R4, and can be subdivided to build new single family homes. #868503 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

◆ Woodland Park

$595,000

Rarely available 2007 Peter Stoner designed home across from Woodland Park! Sharp design with Brazilian cherry hardwoods, cable stair railings, exposed beam ceilings and chic lighting. 2BR/1.25BA #876088 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Landmark Plaza

$520,000

NEWLY UPDATED, rare 1797sf 2 story condo in downtown MI across from Mercerdale Park. New windows, trash compactor, can lighting, paint, carpet, flooring, laundry & bathroom updates. #865738 Randi Weidner 425-985-9950

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New on Market

Virtual Tours Federal Way

$510,000

Norris Homes resale in Bellacarino Woods. Timeless and traditional floorplan. Exceptionally private & peaceful backyard. 3BR/2BA. 3,300 SF. #820992 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

MI Wtft Land

Bainbridge Island

$479,800

NEW 2015 CONSTRUCTION 3BR/ 2.5BA home sited on a private lot. Terrific floor plan with airy living spaces and all bedrooms upstairs. Granite kitchen counters with tile backsplash. #808537 Wendy Burroughs 206-399-4488

$2,225,000 Sammamish

$1,750,000

Start your dream today with this premier MI Lake Washington 110’+/- waterfront lot. Build your custom home on cleared 10,147sf end of lane lot with straight on view of Mt. Rainier. #808240

Builders, developers & investors take notice! Desirable Pine Lake Community surrounded by elegant custom homes. Over 3.5ac, zoned R-4, opportunity for development. Lk WA School Dist. #865240

Melinda LeClercq 206-349-6116

Curt Peterson 425-503-4230

Capitol Hill

$350,000 Vacant Land!

Sumner

$289,900

1.26 acres. Master bedroom & bath on main. Large living/dining area with open concept kitchen/breakfast bar. Freestanding stove. Large loft overlooking living area upstairs. 4BR/2.25BA. #870479 James Shute 206-230-5421

Renton Land!

$795,000

Prime piece of vacant land in an excellent location! Easy access to Hwy 167, Hwy 405 & Valley Medical Center. Near professional shops, services and businesses. #779589 Amanda Reynolds 206-230-5395

$150,000 Tokeland

$125,000

Rare find. 3 adjacent lots totaling 15,000sqft. Build your dream home or 2 townhomes. Lake Union & Queen Anne views, walk to city center, Broadway & more. Amazing location! #678887

Large 2.5 acre lot near Lake Youngs and Gary Grant Soos Creek Park in quiet neighborhood surrounded by luxury homes.

Close to schools, shopping & an ideal place to build your dream home! #781813

Looking for a perfect place to build a vacation getaway or just a great place to build your personal residence? Come down to the coast! Incredible 1.87ac parcel with spectacular views. #771366

Patricia Temkin 206-579-5073

Amanda Reynolds 206-230-5395

Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

McCleary

$199,900

Upgraded ranch home on a lg prk like lot.

Sit under the trees and look out on the peaceful Wildcat Crk. Newer roof, windows, and flooring. Fireplace with pellet stove, jetted tub and more! #829346 Hugh Miller 206-841-0320

New Home?

Previews International

$710,000 Ready to Build?

$575,000

.363 Acre LOT FOR SALE. Want to Build a Home on Mercer Island? Bring Your Ideas & Vision, Your Architect & Your Builder!

Large Mostly Level Lot West Side of East Mercer. Contact Broker #775221

Lot For Sale, Suburban Street Appeal Near Established Newer Homes. Extends South into Beautiful Natural Pacific Northwest Setting. Partially Bordered by Park, Contact Broker & View Lot. #775235

Galen F Hubert 206-778-9787

Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

Snoqualmie!

$95,000

On the corner of Ober Strasse and St. Anton Strasse is a great piece of land on which to build an amazing retreat with this huge open canvas of glorious mountain views. #678836 Scott MacRae 206-499-5766 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377

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