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Katie Metzger/Staff Photo Islander Sue Bond leads the Solemates in a holiday sing along on Dec. 16. See page 25 for a story on the senior walking group, celebrating its 17th year.

Happy holidays

Parents, staff share thoughts on changes in school schedules

By Joe [email protected]

On Dec. 10, Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano shared with the School Board results from a com-munity survey regarding the implementation of an elementary Spanish language program and potentially changing early-release Wednesdays at the high school to late-start Wednesdays next fall.

There were 536 respondents, with 56 percent being parents and 44 percent school staff.

Regarding an elementary Spanish language program, 62

percent of all respondents stated they supported adding the pro-gram, with 77 percent of parent r e s p o n d e r s and 41 percent of elementary staff saying they were in favor. Only 22 percent of e l e m e n t a r y staff respond-ed they sup-ported adding 15 minutes to the end of the elementary day for the program, while 50 percent of all respondents and 70 percent of parents were in favor.

When including responses that said respondents were neutral on those matters, those num-

bers bumped to 82 percent of all respondents in favor of the Spanish program, and 83 percent in favor of adding 15 minutes to the end of the elementary day.

Plano said he hypothesized the drop in teacher support to staff believing it meant their work day would lengthen, which he con-tended wasnt necessarily the case. Planos scenario had the school

day beginning at 9:15 a.m. and end-ing at 3:45 p.m., instead of 3:30 p.m. as currently sched-uled, with teachers leaving at 4 p.m. as they currently do.

In regards to moving early-release Wednesdays to late-start

Wednesdays at the high school, 56 percent of all respondents said they supported the move, with 56 percent of high school parents and 47 percent of high school staff

Late start, Spanish survey results posted

By Reporter Staff

A Mercer Island neighborhood at S.E. 46th Street had a major landslide on Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, due to the duration and intensity of a multiday rain event in the region. The slide involved three neighboring properties and no injuries.

The citys lead building offi-cial traveled to the affected site to assess the damage firsthand, and determined whether the buildings involved are still safe for occu-pancy.

Homes red tagged for landslide damage

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Christmas festivities around the Island

See our Holiday Worship guide on pages 8 and 9 for Christmas and Christmas Eve services.

City offices closed Friday

City offices will close at noon on Dec. 24 and will not be open on Dec. 25. The community center is closed Dec. 21-25.

Lacross team will recycle your tree

The Mercer Island Boys Lacrosse Club will come to your curb, pick up your tree, haul it away and have it compos-ted. Proceeds go to operating expenses of the club.

Visit www.mercerislandla-crosse.com to select your pickup date. Options are Dec. 27, Jan. 2-3, Jan. 9-10.

Winter break camp at SJCC

The J offers a variety of full and half-day camps during the winter break. For more, contact the Youth and Family Program Coordinator at 206-388-0828.

INSIDE: Our annual Holiday Greetings

See special pages inside for hand-drawn holiday art by Island students.

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expressing support. If the district were to move

to late-start Wednesdays, Plano said potential sce-narios he was considering involved starting the high school day at either 8:45 or 8:55 to provide ample time between high school stu-dents and elementary stu-dents traveling to school.

Plano has stated to the board that bell times need to change within the district on early-release Wednesdays. With elementary schools currently releasing at 2 p.m. and the high school letting out at 2:05 p.m., the dis-trict is aiming to provide more time in between the

high school and elemen-tary release times for stu-dent safety. He added he was considering adding two Metro bus routes to short-en school commute times. Planos next steps would be bringing his information to teachers and meeting with each of the three ele-mentary staffs about add-ing a Spanish program, as well as meeting with high school staff about late-start Wednesdays.

The survey also inquired about adding a seventh period to the middle school day, with 51 percent of all respondents showing sup-port, as well as 66 percent of middle school parents and 64 percent of middle school staff in favor.

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Contributed PhotoThe St. Monica elementary school choir students had a visit with Santa after a recent tour of caroling. The students sing Christmas carols for the residents at Sunrise Retirement Home on Mercer Island.

Merry Christmas from St. Monica Take home holiday magic from YTNBy Manuel Cawling

YTN Executive Director

The staff and children of Youth Theatre Northwest are excited to present Islanders with a creative homemade gift. Last month, we brought our talented teen actors to Seattles Jack Straw Productions to record Its a Wonderful Life. We are excited to release this charming and free radio drama as a special holiday gift for you.

Visit our website YouthTheatre.org to audio stream the show. Our show will also broadcast on KMIH (Mercer Island) on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Christmas Day at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Performed in its 1940s historic radio drama for-mat, the cherished story Its a Wonderful Life will transport you to the town of Bedford Falls, where

miracles happen and hope is born.

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Youth Theatre Northwest. Your contribution will set the stage where our chil-dren will shine. Or join our community by registering your child in one of our dynamic Winter Classes and experience one of our fantastic shows.

To learn more, visit YouthTheatre.org.

Contributed PhotoThe cast of Its a Wonderful Life poses. Visit YouthTheatre.org to audio stream the show, or watch it on KMIH (Mercer Island) on Dec. 24-25.

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OPINIONOPINION

What was the most important news story of 2015?ISLAND TALK

Its not just one incident, but all of the terrorist attacks. Its a complex issue with a lot of moving parts.

RAY B. Amazon, Mercer Island

Divisiveness in times of conflict or pressure, nationally or locally with housing and transportation.

DAN HUBBELLMarketing, Mercer Island

On the Island, the bus turnaround and Town Center. We need to take care of them to keep our standard of living.

GINGER HOWSEFamily organizer, Mercer Island

ISIS and the refugee crisis, with the financial aspect, terrorist recruiting and chilling conservative reaction.

KELLY GUENTHERCommunications, Seattle

Shootings have been in the news the most. Its happened too many times to be something we can ignore.

EMILY BULLRetail, Mercer Island

By Jeff and Lara Sanderson(Jeff) Last Monday I was sworn into office as a Mercer

Island City Councilmember. Though Ive received praise for this, much credit goes to Lara, my wife, Chief Inspiration Officer and leadership role model.

Last May, community members asked Lara to run for the Council. We had heated discussions as to why she would not leave her Design Commission seat prior to complet-ing her full term. She feels committed to her colleagues in building a highly functioning, responsible body. I respect that she would not leave a job before it was finished and knowing there is a talent pool to fill seats turning over.

I am not the public servant of our household! I left that up to Lara. But the more Ive ob-served the work required from dedicated citizens to make for a functioning democracy, I know we cant leave the work for the many up to the few. For years, I

erringly thought I needed a public service background to do public service. Who else thinks this way?

Different issues need different skills in finding solu-tions to complex problems. Over extensive discussions, I understood how my background in business and econom-ics, running Stopskys Delicatessen, and teaching could be put to service.

(Lara) My adult lifes passion has been focused on creat-ing a greater good for a greater number. This has involved a lot of campaigning, advocacy work, and raising money for issues that affect those not born into a life of privilege. Six years ago, after 10 years of fighting what I like to call the good fight, I took a welcome hiatus from anything political. Politics - I have always said - are a necessary evil to perform a critical good.

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We cant leave the work for the many up to the few.

To the editorImprove Town Center before it is too late

The Town Center is on its way to being an ugly enclave with sky-obscur-ing six and seven story buildings and no attractive commons. Before it is too late, form a Local Improvement District to finance a central park or commons with open space, gardens and trees and a play area to serve the children living in the apartments.

None of the new apartment build-ings I visited have set aside areas for children to play in. Do they expect children to play only with electronic toys? Children living above the second floor play outdoors much less than those at street level or the second floor. (Children in the City Conference, 1970, Paris). Parents will not let five year olds walk alone six-eight blocks to parks and playgrounds.

Does the growth management act require that Mercer Island surrender its suburban character and become a wealthy slum? A few years ago I sent the planning commission pho-tographs of the new and replacement homes being built on First Hill. None of the recipients live here and they were apparently unconcerned ( until a councilmember recently had an over-size house erected next to him. )

The setback then was five feet each side and 25 feet front and rear. eaves could project several feet into the set-back and structures could rise above the 30 foot roof height.

The development department seemed more interested in the prop-

erty tax revenue than the needs of the family when a friend wanted to build an 1800 sq. ft. home on their lot. They were urged to build to the maximum permissible size. The bank wanted the same and charged points for a smaller home.

An architect has written a book called The Not So Big House argu-ing that much space in large homes is wasted, costly to heat, harder to clean and maintain. No builders on Mercer island seems to have read it, nor have any prospective home owners.

I urge the city planners and council-members to arrest the kind of devel-opment I see all over the island. A smaller home can be a jewel of a house, planned according to needs rather than solely for investment value, preserving some open space to

enhance the neighborhood. I hope it is not too late.

Alfred Skinner, M.D.Resident since 1953

MICA, Council leaving questions unanswered

On Dec. 11 I sent an email to the former, current, and future City Councilmembers, with copies to the City Manager and the City Attorney. I requested answers to three questions pertaining to MICA. Although I have not received answers to these ques-tions, I hope that we have the answers BEFORE a lease is signed with MICA.

Excerpts of the questions are below.1. Who promised $2 million from

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Abby BuistHaverkamp Age 10, Grade 5thIsland Park Elementary

Charlie Chatalas Age 8, Grade 3rdWest Mercer ElementaryCharlie Chatalas Age 8, Grade 3rd

Hena Park Age 11, Grade 5thIsland Park Elementary

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Trejan Dippold Age 8, Grade 3rdSt. Monica Parish School

Island Park Elementary Izzy Russell Age 5, Grade KIsland Park Elementary

Leila Floyd Age 10, Grade 5Island Park Elementary

Alexandra Hyman Age 9West Mercer Elementary

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Molly Penny206.200.4411

[email protected] SE 28th StMercer Island

The greatest gift are family and friends. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy 2016!

Ava Pittiglio | Age 8, Grade 3 | St. Monica School

7513 SE 27th St., Suite C 206-232-3010

Let joy be everywhere! From Dr. Maruhashi and staff.

Alana Taitague | Age 10, Grade 5 | Island Park Elementary

Nolan Chatalas | Age 9, Grade 3 | St. Monica School

Oliver McBride | Age 6, Grade K Lakeridge Elementary

Isaiah McBride | Age 8, Grade 2 Lakeridge Elementary

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and

a happy and healthy 2016.

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City to hire inter-im manager

After the announce-ment of the departure of City Manager Noel Treat at the end of the year, Mayor Bruce Bassett said the Council will use a two-step process to find a replacement.

Bassett said he will form a committee with other councilmembers, Assistant City Manager Kirsten Taylor, City Attorney Kari Sand, Finance Director Chip Corder and Human Resources Director Kris Segle. There is a Seattle-area firm that maintains stable of retired city managers to step in as interims, he said, and the group will interview can-didates who can step in for a few months, starting in January.

The city will then begin a conversation about a full-time manager, which will be a four-six month process, Bassett said.

Parking study authorized

In a 4-3 vote, the City Council authorized spending $42,500 on a Town Center parking study, per request of the Joint Commission and city staff.

The Council agreed that there is a perception of lack of parking down-town, though some said theyve never personally had a problem finding a spot. By a slight majority, they decided its an issue worth looking into, if

only to define the prob-lem.

Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz said that the Joint Commission has enough work to do on the development code without worrying about parking, and noted that the Council had already approved $29,000 for a more limited parking study. Councilmember Jane Brahm worried that the Town Center work may lose credibility if the Commissions requests for more data are not granted.

We need to vali-date the work the Joint Commission is doing by giving them the tools they need [to solve] this problem, whether its perceived or real, Brahm said.

Council to discuss 2016 legislative priorities

The City Council will discuss Mercer Islands priorities going into the 2016 legislative session at its next meeting on Jan. 4.

Some of the Islands priorities include rec-ommendations from the Association of Washington Cities, King County and A Regional Coalition for Housing.

One focuses on the levy swap proposal to address school fund-ing and the McCleary decision. Some analysis suggests that wealthier school districts could end up paying more and getting less under the proposed plan, SB 6102. The city will try to work with the school district on a plan that is revenue neutral.


Two years ago, State Representative Tana Senn asked me to join the Design Commission. I responded, Only if I can make a dif-ference. From operating Stopskys (which I designed), I knew the concerns of many residents about the new downtown buildings. They questioned why they couldnt be aesthetically appealing. Todays Commission is having an impact: this year alone weve turned down two major developments, the first time in history. Our work is based on a strict in-terpretation of well-studied code.

When Jeff talked of run-ning, I was very surprised. I had trepidation about us volunteering simultane-ously for public service roles. Thats a lot of policy talk under one roof, es-pecially when we do not

always agree! Then I reflected on our pressing need to fill the volunteer pub-lic service pipeline if we are to improve our city and the bodies that govern it. Too many people do not believe they possess the right background to serve, as Jeff stated.

(Jeff and Lara) What do we do? Is it wise to ask so few to shoulder the burden of leading the many? Or could each of us recruit two people we know with civic

awareness, ethical decision-making, and a concern for our community to con-sider a commission appointment or elected position when our terms are up? This math is exponential and assures a robust public service pipeline for our future. Represen-tative Senn has recruited a lot of our younger vol-unteers, but were each responsible in recruiting the next generation.

Lara has one done: Jeff now sits on the City Council! Who can you think of? Is it you? Maybe you are a parent that has an issue youre passionate about solving. Maybe you serve on the PTA, but havent yet

entertained running for the School Board? Dont un-derestimate your ability to

effect change. In order to build the kind of safe, beau-tiful, and exciting community well be proud of pass-ing on, it will take a new generation of public servants.

We are certain that you can make a difference if you

want to. If you have ques-tions, call us.

Weve learned a lot in the last two years and would be happy to help bring you aboard.

In Service, Councilmember Jeff

Sanderson (425) 749-6130Commissioner Lara Sand-

erson (206) 930-4176

Jeff Sanderson

Lara Sanderson

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Kindergarten registration opening soon

Mercer Island School District will begin accept-ing kindergarten registra-tions on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. For parents seek-ing information about the districts kindergarten pro-gram and registration pro-cess, kindergarten informa-tion sessions will be held for each elementary school on Tuesday, January 19. District staff will be present to answer questions, dis-cuss educational programs available, and distribute registration packets.

Families who are unable to attend the informa-tion night may pick up a registration packet at one of the schools or district office or visit the district website at www.mercerislandschools.org/RegistrationInformation. Additionally, families uncertain about their home school attendance area can find more information by visiting the district website at www.mercerisland-schools.org/elementary-boundaries or by calling Mary Newcomer at 206-230-6336.

Kindergarten Information Night:

7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016

Island Park Elementary: 5437 Island Crest Way, Multipurpose Room

Lakeridge Elementary: 8215 S.E. 78th St., Multipurpose Room

Northwood Elementary: PEAK (MI Boys and Girls Club) 4120 86th Ave. S.E., Multipurpose Room

West Mercer Elementary: 4141 81st Ave. S.E., Multipurpose Room

MISD places two levy issues on spe-cial election ballot

The Mercer Island School District is placing two school funding mea-sures on the ballot for the Feb. 9, 2016 special elec-tion.

Both measures are replacement levies, and will maintain the same tax rate that is currently paid by Mercer Island property owners for their purposes.

Proposition 1 is the six-year capital projects and technology levy to raise $38.4 million over six years to apply to capital and technology projects throughout the school district. It would raise an average of $6.4 million

each year.The capital projects and

technology levy renewal will pay for repairs and safety-related upgrades to existing buildings and facilities, including changes that are presently sched-uled within the schools maintenance plans. It will also raise funds for the school districts technology program to ensure that the professional development, infrastructure and 1:1 devices, used for personal-ized learning, remain in place throughout the six-year period.

Under Proposition 1, Island property owners would pay an average of $0.55 per thousand dollars of assessed value each year for six years in property taxes. A resident with an assessed property value of $1 million, would pay about $550 per year, or approximately $46 per month. The present cost per thousand is $0.51.

Proposition 2 is the transportation levy, col-lected over one year for $750,000, to buy replace-ment buses over a six-year period.

The transportation levy will allow the school district to replace aging school buses with propane-fueled vehicles in an effort to keep the districts bus fleet safe, modern and eco-friendly.

Under Proposition 2, taxpayers would pay an additional $0.07 per $1,000 of their assessed property value for one year. The owner of a Mercer Island home with an assessed value of $1 million would pay $70 for one year, or approximately $6 per month.

Elementary visitation days in 2016 set

Mercer Island School Districts three elementary schools will host visitation days twice in 2016, on Jan. 28 and May 13. The visita-tion days are primarily for out-of district families thinking about moving to Mercer Island, or residents considering enrolling their children in the school dis-trict. Visitation hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The districts fourth elementary school, Northwood, will open by the start of the 2016-17 school year, but it will not be open for tours during the designated visitation days.

City briefs

School briefs

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2015 Year in Review

Matt Brashears/Special to the Reporter

Katie Metzger/Staff Photo

What were the biggest news stories of 2015? The Super Bowl? Community events like Seafair, the Farmers Market or All Island Band Night? The gen-eral election?Share your thoughts with the Mercer Island Reporter by emailing [email protected], and look for our year in review section next week.

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Holiday Worship

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St. MonicaCatholic Church

4301-88th Ave SE, Mercer Island206-232-2900

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We welcome you!Let all Christians rejoice, for Jesus Christ is born.

~ St. Augustine

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Christmas Day Mass:8:00 am and 11:00 am

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1 tablespoon (17 ml) tomato paste 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (preferablyBurgundy or Ctes du Rhne)

1 pound (453 g) small boiling onionsor pearl onions

1 pound (453 g) mushrooms,quartered if large

Accompaniment: peeled boiled potatoestossed with butter and parsley.Special equipment: kitchen string.

Beef Bourguignon

PREPARATION: Cook bacon in boiling saltedwater 3 minutes, then drain.

Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.Divide flour and beef between 2 large sealableplastic bags, seal, then shake to coat meat.

Heat 1 tablespoon (17 ml) of oil and 1 1/2tablespoons (52.5 g) butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart (7-9 litre) heavy pot over moderatelyhigh heat until hot but not smoking. Brownbeef well on all sides in 2 or 3 batches, with-out crowding, adding remaining oil as need-ed. Transfer to a bowl.

Pour off any excess oil from pot, and thenadd brandy to pot. Deglaze by boiling overhigh heat 1 minute, stirring and scraping upbrown bits, then pour over beef.

Tie celery, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, andcloves together with kitchen string to make a

bouquet. (Tuck cloves into celery so they dontfall out).

Heat 1 tablespoon (35 g) butter in cleaned potover moderately high heat until foam sub-sides, then saut bacon, stirring, 2 minutes.Add chopped onions, garlic, and carrots, thensaut, stirring, until onions are pale golden,about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook,stirring, 1 minute. Add wine, meat with juices,and herb bouquet and simmer gently, partial-ly covered, until meat is tender, 3 1/2 to 4hours.

Whxile meat simmers, blanch boiling onionsin boiling salted water 1 minute and drain ina colander. Rinse under cold running water,then peel.

Heat 1 tablespoon (35 g) butter in a large,heavy saucepan over moderately high heatuntil foam subsides, then saut boiling onions,

stirring occasionally, until brownedin patches. Season with salt andpepper. Add 2 cups (340 ml) water(1 1/2 cups/255 ml if using pearlonions), then simmer, partially cov-ered, until onions are tender, 15 to20minutes. Boil, uncovered, stirringoccasionally, until liquid is reducedto a glaze, 5 to 10 minutes.

Heat remaining butter in a largenon-stick skillet over moderatelyhigh heat until foam subsides, andthen saut mushrooms, stirring,until golden brown and any liquidmushrooms give off is evaporated,about 8 minutes. Season with saltand pepper.

Stir onions and mushrooms intostew and cook 10 minutes. Removeherb bouquet and skim any fatfrom surface of stew. Season withsalt and pepper.

Recipe and photo: MaraboutChef

1 turkey, with giblets 1 onion, coarsely chopped A sprig of thyme 1 bay leaf 4 oz. (113 g) salted butter Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Lemon and Herb stuffing 2 eggs 4 oz. plus 1 tablespoon (130 g) butter,melted

A handful of fresh parsley leaves 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh lemonthyme

Freshly grated zest and juice of 1unwaxed lemon

4 1/2 cups (1.08 litres) fresh whitebread crumbs

Sea salt and freshly groundblack pepper

Traditional Roast Turkey

Lemon and herb stuffing: put the eggs, butter,parsley, lemon thyme, and lemon zest and juicein a food processor and blend to a smoothpure. Put the bread crumbs in a bowl, pourover the egg mixture, and mix well. Season totaste with salt and pepper.

Chestnut stuffing: cook fresh chestnuts in asaucepan of boiling water for about 3 minutesto soften the shells. Peel them while still hot,wearing rubber gloves. Put the peeled freshchestnuts in a saucepan, cover them with themilk, and simmer gently until softened, about30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how freshthey are. Strain them if necessary, then weighout 7 oz. (196 g) and put in a bowl. Crumblethe cooked chestnuts with your fingers anduse the sausage meat to bind them. Heat theoil in a skillet, add onion, liver, and bacon andfry gently until the liver is firm. Stir in the pars-ley and cook until the mixture begins tobrown. Add to the chestnuts with some saltand pepper.

Turkey: to make a stock, the day before put thegiblets, minus the liver but with the neckchopped in half, in saucepan. Add the onion,thyme, and bay leaf, cover with water andbring to a boil, removing any foam. Reduce theheat and simmer for 2 hours, then strain. Tasteand, if necessary, simmer for a little longer toreduce and strengthen the flavour.

The next day, wipe out the neck area and cavi-ty of the turkey with a damp cloth and lightlyseason the inside with salt and pepper. Spoonthe lemon and herb stuffing into the bodycavity and the chestnut stuffing into the neckcavity, allowing plenty of room for them toexpand. This is particularly important for theneck stuffing.

Put half the butter in a saucepan and melt gen-tly. Spread the remaining butter all over theskin of the turkey. Soak the cheesecloth in themelted butter and drape over the bird, with adouble layer covering the drumsticks.

Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Put the birdin a large roasting pan in the middle of theoven. Roast for the calculated time accordingto size, except that the oven temperature mustbe raised to 400F (200C) and the cheeseclothcovering removed for the last 30 minutes inorder to crisp the skin. Remove the turkey fromthe oven, cover with a tent of aluminum foil,and leave in a warm place to rest while youprepare your side dishes.

Using ovenmitts, tip out any free juices from thecavity, then lift the turkey onto a serving platter.Pour off the turkey juices from the pan, prefer-ably into a gravy separator or pitcher to be ableto lift off the fat, then reheat with the seasonedstock. Serve as is or for a traditional gravy, pourjuices into a pan, thicken with a small amountof flour and cook well, stirring to preventburning. Reserve extra gravy in a Thermos forsecond helpings. Serve with roasted potatoes,roasted parsnips, candied yams, bacon rolls,cranberry relish, and Brussels sprouts.

A 13-15 lb. (6-7 kg) turkey serves 6

Recipe and photo: Easy Christmas Classic Recipes for the Perfect Christmas,

Ryland Peters & Small.

Chestnut stuffing 14 oz. (392 g) fresh chestnuts 1 cup (240 ml) milk 4 oz. (112 g) sausages or sausage meat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil 6 oz. (168 g) turkey liver, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 oz. (56 g) fatty bacon, finely chopped 1 tablespoon (30 ml) chopped freshflat-leaf parsley or marjoram

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) dried figs 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) dried apricots 1 cup (250 ml) candied pineapple 1/2 cup (125 ml) candied cherries 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped preserved ginger 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour

PREPARATION: Line two 8- x 4-inch (1.5 l) loafpans with foil; grease well and set aside.

Pour boiling water over figs and apricots; letstand for 5 minutes. Drain and chop into largepieces. Cut pineapple into chunks. Halve cherries.

In large bowl, mix together figs, apricots,pineapple, cherries, ginger, and Brazil nuts. Stirtogether flour, sugar, and baking powder; addto fruit mixture and toss to mix.

In separate bowl, beat eggs well; stir in vanilla.Add to fruit mixture and mix well; spoon intoprepared pans. Bake in 350F (180C) oven for 1hour or until cake tester inserted into centrecomes out clean.

Let cool in pans on racks for 10 minutes; removefrom pans and let cool completely on racks.

Loaves can be wrapped well and refrigeratedfor up to two weeks.

Fruited Brazil Nut LoavesMakes two loaves

1 cup (250 ml) packed brown sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder 3 cups (750 ml) whole shelled Brazil nuts 4 eggs 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla

3 cups (750 ml) granulated sugar 1 cup (250 ml) eggnog 1 tbsp (15 ml) corn syrup 2 tbsp (25 ml) butter 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts

Glaze 1/4 cup (50 ml) semisweet chocolate chips 1 tsp (5 ml) butter

PREPARATION: Grease sides of large heavy saucepan.Add sugar; stir in eggnog and corn syrup. Cook overmedium heat, stirring constantly until boiling.

Cook, stirring only if necessary to prevent sticking, untilcandy thermometer reaches soft-ball stage of 238F(115C), and when 1/2 tsp (2ml) syrup dropped intovery cold water forms soft ball that flattens on removalfrom water.

Immediately remove from heat; let cool to lukewarm,110F (43C), without stirring. Using wooden spoon,beat in butter and vanilla, beating until very thick andno longer shiny.

Quickly stir in nuts. Spread in greased 8-inch (2 l) squarecake pan. Tip: If fudge sets too quickly before spreadingin pan, reheat gently over low heat just until softenough to spread.

Glaze:Melt together chocolate chips and butter. Drizzleover fudge. Score into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares whilewarm; let cool completely and cut into squares.

Fudge can be layered between waxed paper in airtightcontainer and stored for up to two weeks.

Recipe: The Canadian Living Christmas Book,Telemedia Publishing Inc./The Madison Press Limited.

Photo: Jupiterimages / Thinkstock

Eggnog FudgeMakes 64 pieces

Spanish MeatballsMeatballs 2.2 lb (1 kg) lean ground beef 2 chopped yellow onions 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons (22.5 g) ground walnuts 1 tablespoon (15 ml) paprika 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) cumin 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chopped parsley Salt and pepper, to taste

PREPARATION: In a large bowl, mix all ingredientswith ground beef. Make one-inch (2.5 cm) meatballsand set aside. Heat oil in a frying pan. Grill fennelseed while stirring constantly. Pour in wine, stirringuntil alcohol evaporates. Add tomatoes and season-ings. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmerfor 20 minutes. Add a bit of water if needed. Addmeatballs to sauce and simmer at low heat for about30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Once cooked, placemeatballs and a bit of sauce in paper muffin liners ina serving dish. Keep covered with aluminum foiluntil ready to serve.

Sauce 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) fennel seeds 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine 1 28 oz. (900 ml) can of diced tomatoes Salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe and photo:Modus Vivendi

Recipe and photo: The Canadian Living Christmas Book,Telemedia Publishing Inc./The Madison Press Limited.


Holiday Worship

RedeemerLutheran Church

6001 Island Crest Way | 206-232-1711www.RedeemerLutheranMI.org

CHRISTMAS EVE

Candlelight Service7:00pm

Mercer Island United Methodist Church

Mercer Island Mercer Island United Methodist United Methodist ChurchChurch

7070 SE 24th StreetMercer Island, WA 98040

206-232-3044

www.miumc.org

CHRISTMAS EVECANDLELIGHT SERVICE

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Family Candlelight Service 4pmContemporary Candlelight Service 6pm

Traditional Candlelight Services 9pm 11pm- Family room available at all services -

ALL ARE WELCOME

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8501 SE 40th Street, Mercer Island

Childrens Christmas Program:Sunday, December 20th, 10 AM Worship

Christmas Concert:Sunday, December 20th at 4 PM

Christmas Eve: ursday, December 24th

2:00 PM, 4:00 PM & 9:30 PMAll services candlelight & communion

Arrive 3:30 PM & 9:00 PM forspecial prelude music

December 27th One Service9:00 AM Worship

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The ten Christmas commandments1-Thou shalt not go to more than one party

per dayAre you as busy as Santa Claus over the holi-days? Be careful not to wear yourself out. Learn to say no and only accept invitations to parties you really want to go to.

2-Thou shalt refuse third helpingsYour taste buds might think theyve gone to heaven but dont let holiday buffets be an excuse for overeating. If you need to loosen your belt, stop eating!

3-Thou shalt limit your alcohol consumptionIs your glass being refilled before its even empty? Its your responsibility to keep an eye on your alcohol intake. Have a great evening but dont lose control.4-Thou shalt be yourself

If you hate the thought of wearing a tie or high heels, then dont. Leave high fashion to others; being comfortable will only increase your enjoy-ment of the time spent with friends.

5-Thou shalt respect your budgetDo you love spoiling your loved ones? Just be careful to respect your holiday budget and use your credit card sparingly.

6-Thou shalt avoid argumentsAvoid talking about politics, money, and religion during the festivities. Be ready to compromise when disagreement arises.

7-Thou shalt make some time for yourselfDont forget to take a break from the holiday frenzy. Make some time for yourselfjust for yourself.

8-Thou shalt give to othersBecause this time of year is all about being gen-erous, make the most of it to help a friend or volunteer for a local organization.

9-Thou shalt be careful on the roadsDont drive in questionable weather or poor road conditions. Similarly, if you are overtired or have had one glass too many, take a taxi or accept an invitation to sleep in a spare bed-room.

10-Thou shalt have funSay yes to fun and forget about stress. Let yourself enjoy the best of the season, including gatherings with family or friends.

By Katie [email protected]

At its Dec. 7 meeting, the City Council was scheduled to hold second and final readings of two ordinances that would impose impact fees to pay for parks and transporta-tion.

The Council adopted school impact fees, which went into effect Oct. 16, after collaborating with the district and consul-tants. But discussion on the other two was more complicated, with consid-eration paid to affordable housing exemptions and the effect on small busi-nesses.

The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the City Council before the Dec. 7 meeting outlining con-cerns with the fees.

The need for the impact fees is understood but the chart comparing transportation impact fees in other jurisdictions leaves one wondering how Mercer Island can be compared to Redmond, Issaquah Kirkland and Bellevue, the letter states. Asking a small business or restaurant to pay park impact fees is question-able. Employees of the businesses on Mercer Island (with the exception

of Farmers New World Life) do not use any parks unless they are residents.

The Chamber argues that the fee may drive restaurants away, to cities with lower rates for simi-lar sized establishments. Mercer Island may charge $91,441 for a restaurant the size of The Islander, while Sammamish charges $45,332, according to the Chamber letter.

During the Town Center visioning process, restaurants were highest on the wish list for busi-nesses that Islanders wish to attract to their down-town area.

Adding $91,000 to the cost of opening a res-taurant would have the opposite effect and be detrimental to attracting new business, according to the letter.

Some councilmembers shared these concerns, including Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz.

Also on Dec. 7, Monica Wallace of Wallace Properties addressed the Council. She said that

she is planning retail for the new Hadley building, and that higher fees may preclude certain busi-nesses from coming to the Island.

New Councilmember Jeff Sanderson, who used to run Stopskys Delicatessen on the Island, said there could be

advantages to having a restaurant exception in the trans-portation impact fee ordinance.

Traffic is bad and we want to stay on the Island and support Island busi-nesses, not

cause them not to come here, he said.

The Chamber urged the Council to re-consider the proposed impact fees, research the fees in towns more similar to Mercer Island and consider an amount that better reflects the business climate of Mercer Island.

The Council sent staff back to the drawing board on restaurants, retail and commercial in general, but passed the parks impact fee unani-mously.

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The three properties were red tagged as unsafe, and residents had to find alternative accom-modations. The city deter-mined that there were ongoing risks posed by the possible expansion of the landslide, information supported by the citys GIS mapping data.

The city has very defined protocols for these events, and staff responded quickly to the situation, said Ross Freeman, city communi-cations and sustainability manager.

Two of the three property owners were unaware of the incident until informed by the city, according to a press release.

The city provides emergency services and support in these situa-tions, and ensured that all families had access to housing elsewhere, the release stated.

All of the involved own-ers began to contact State-licensed geotechnical

engineers for a detailed evaluation and suggested mitigation measures.

The Island typically sus-tains six to 15 landslides per year, which are often exacerbated by many consecutive days of heavy rain.

Learn more about landslides and forecast-ing at the citys webpage, where you can also find a landslide factsheet and landslide hazard map.

See www.mercergov.org for more.

Allocation of licenses doubled in King County, Mercer Island

By Reporter Staff

To ensure access by medical patients, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) heard a recom-mendation from staff on Dec. 16 to increase the number of retail marijuana stores from the current cap of 334 to a new cap of 556.

The methodology for the cap will be part of emergency rules which will be announced Jan. 6. The allocation of retail licenses determined by the board will be published on the WSLCB website at lcb.wa.gov.

Our goal was clear; to ensure medical patients have access to the products they need, said WSLCB Director Rick Garza. There will be more store-fronts for patients going forward than are available today. In addition, quali-fied patients can grow their own or join a four-member cooperative.

There are bans on the sale of marijuana in Kent, Sammamish and SeaTac, and a moratorium in Federal Way. One license

was initially allocated to Mercer Island based on population, with a pro-posed additional allotment of one license.

City officials have said that there is no viable loca-tion for a retail marijuana store on the Island due to a rule that stores must be 1,000 feet away from places where children congregate, such as parks, playgrounds, schools, daycares, commu-nity centers or libraries.

The WSLCB rejected a pending license applica-tion in May, according to a city press release. The applicant (Toms Stuff) had applied to open a retail store at a location that the city said was within 1,000 feet of Aubrey Davis Park. Four other retailers with a Mercer Island address also applied, but were disquali-fied because they didn't meet certain criteria.

Earlier this year the leg-islature enacted, and Gov. Jay Inslee signed, legisla-tion (SSB 5052) entitled the Cannabis Patient Protection Act. The new law charges the WSLCB, the state Department of Health and other agencies with drafting regulations that integrate the medical marijuana marketplace into the tightly controlled rec-reational marketplace. The WSLCB is charged with

licensing retail applicants using a priority-based sys-tem.

Priority Licensing System:First priority applicants

are those who applied for a marijuana retail license prior to July 1, 2014, oper-ated (or were employed by) a collective garden prior to Jan. 1, 2013, have main-tained a state and local business license and have a history of paying state taxes and fees.

Second priority appli-cants are those who oper-ated (or were employed by) a collective garden prior to Jan. 1, 2013, have main-tained a state and local business license, and have a history of paying state taxes and fees.

Third priority appli-cants are those who dont meet the first or second criteria.

The WSLCB began accepting license applica-tions on Oct. 12, 2015. So far, the WSLCB has received 1,194 retail appli-cations. Of those who have applied, 39 have been determined as prior-ity one and 42 have been determined as priority two. Applicants must still meet all other WSLCB licens-ing criteria before being licensed.

Board to increase number of retail marijuana stores

City of Mercer IslandThere are between six and 15 landslides every year in Mercer Island, on average. One on S.E. 46th caused the evacuation of three homes.

SLIDE | FROM 1Business briefs

Chamber questions impact of new fees

Asking a small business or restaurant to pay park impact fees is questionable.

Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce

Yo Mercer is now closed

The south-end frozen yogurt shop Yo Mercer closed at the end of October after more than four years on the Island.

Yo Plateau in Sammamish, owned by the same family, remains open.

Roger and Nancy Page to retire on Jan. 1

The longtime owners of Island Books announced that their last day of work will be Dec. 31. They were named the 2014 Citizens of the Year for their commit-ment to the Mercer Island community.

The Pages sold the book store to Islander Laurie Raisys in July, but contin-ued to work in the shop to make the transition easier.

Next Chamber speaker is Ms president

Kevin Mather, president and minority owner of the Seattle Mariners, will be the featured speaker at the Jan. 7 Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Mather joined the Mariners organization in 1996, and was in charge of overseeing the building of Safeco Field.

The Chamber office will be closed Dec. 25-Jan. 4.

Six figures in fundraising for Friendship Circle

The Friendship Circle of Washington, located on Mercer Island at 2737 77th Ave S.E., raised $122,136 in 24 hours for Seattle kids with special needs.

The nonprofit organiza-

tion, which partners teen-age volunteers with special needs youth in order to cultivate friendship and inclusion, set up a fund-raiser through the website Charidy with a goal of $100,000 and bonus goal of $120,000.

For the 24 hour cam-paign, each donation was quadrupled by donors and bonus round matchers.

Funds raised through this campaign will allow us to focus our energies on doing what we do best, spreading the importance of inclusion, friendship and responsibility to families and children with special needs, according to the Charidy page.

The $100,000 will go toward increasing efforts to service the many special needs families currently on the organizations wait-ing list and to implement a stronger platform to build more teen leaders.

The Friendship Circle provides the majority of its services for free.

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This child is born and his name is Jesus, God is with us, Emmanuel.

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During this season of giving, were grateful for the gifts of bravery and kindness that our firefighters and paramedics

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