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Genna Martin / Everett HeraldMarshawn Lynch and Russell Wilson display one of their signature transfers at Super Bowl XLIX.

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By Katie [email protected]

City officials held an open house on Jan. 29 to discuss the comprehensive plan update, Town Center visioning and preparation for Sound Transit’s light rail – all of which have potential to signifi-cantly change the North-end of Mercer Island.

While the city explores and explains these processes with the public, some citizens asked the

City Council to consider a mor-atorium on development in the Town Center.

The issue was discussed at the Council’s planning session on Jan. 23 and placed on the agenda for their Feb. 2 meeting, after the Reporter deadline.

If adopted, a moratorium would be imposed “on the submission or acceptance of applications for any building permits or any other land development permits or approvals for major new construction ... in the Mercer Island Town Center zone.”

The ordinance wouldn’t affect any existing and valid vested rights and would only apply to permits

for major new construction.‘Save our Suburbs’ group leader

Tom Acker said that “the goal of the moratorium is only to slow the process down long enough to make sure there is proper defini-tion in the codes to protect the community’s interests.”

Some Islanders worry that add-ing residents in the Town Center, many who will live in mixed-use developments like the proposed five-story Hines project, will over-load city infrastructure, roads and schools.

Acker said that residents are receiving emails from a Hines developer stating that “a morato-rium would stop our project, caus-ing the city to lose a civic plaza, public parking and potentially an upscale grocery store.”

“If the tradeoff is a specialty grocer versus increased density,

New construction may be put on hold

By Gregg Bell, �e News Tribune

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Sports Illustrated cover-boy star almost did it again.

Almost.With 1:14 remaining in Super

Bowl XLIX and Seattle down 28-24, quarterback Russell Wilson looked for the wide receiver with whom he’s shared a bond since their rookie minicamp of 2012 — when Jermaine Kearse was an undrafted backup just trying to make the Seahawks’ kicking teams and Wilson was a third-stringer drafted in the third round.

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Elementary School Boundary meeting tonight

The Mercer Island School Dis-trict will hold a public hearing tonight at 6 p.m. at the Islander Middle School library regarding the setting of new boundaries that will determine where new students will attend elementary school.

For more, contact [email protected].

Citizens’ library group to meet tomorrow

The Concerned Citizens for the Mercer Island library are meeting at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center to plan and coordinate outreach on updating the library. See more at www.libraryre-model.org.

Giving from the Heart breakfast is Feb. 11

The annual Youth and Family Services fundraiser, the Giving from the Heart Breakfast, is at 7 a.m. next Wednesday at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Proceeds go to support YFS programs.

For more visit www.mercer-gov.org.

Reflections awards are Feb. 11

The Mercer Island PTA Coun-cil is sponsoring the annual Re�ections awards on Feb. 11 at the Mercer Island High School Commons. Student artwork will be on display beginning at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, contact [email protected]

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The Mercer Island City Council is seeking appli-cants to fill one posi-tion on the Open Space Conservancy Trust Board, one position on the Mercer Island Library Board and three positions on the Arts Council.

The Open Space Conservancy Trust was established in 1992 for the express purpose of receiving and holding such real prop-erty (as transferred for open space purposes), protecting, maintaining and preserving Open Space Properties and insuring that the develop-ment and use of Open Space Properties are both consis-tent and compatible with the intent and purpose of the Trust and the guidelines and polices enacted. The Board is staffed by the Parks and Recreation Department and seven appointed mem-bers, who meet on the

third Thursday of alternat-ing months at 6 p.m. The term for the open position expires May 31, 2018.

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Library Board was estab-lished in 2014 to provide the residents of Mercer Island with a means to provide input and recommenda-tions to the King County Library System on how to change the operations, ser-vices, and facilities of the Mercer Island library so that it better meets the chang-ing needs of the residents of Mercer Island. The Board meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The term for the open position expires Dec. 31, 2016.

The Arts Council was established in 1985 with a mission to nurture, promote and support high-quality cultural arts activities for the community. The goals

of the Council are to:Advocate for the arts, art-

ists and arts organizations of Mercer Island.

Stimulate community awareness and enjoyment of the fine arts.

Promote community education, awareness and enjoyment of the arts.

Support performing, visual and literary arts pro-grams, projects and events.

The Board is staffed by the Parks and Recreation Department and the 11 appointed members meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. One term expires on May 31, 2015, one term expires on May 31, 2016, and one term expires on May 31, 2018.

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For about a decade, two ospreys have nested in Mercer Island on a light pole at Islander Stadium. Like clockwork, the urban raptors return near the beginning of April to lay eggs.

This year, with the help of licensed arbor-ist Tom Otto of Canopy Conservation, the ospreys will have a new, perma-nent nest in a tall tree close to the nest they had on the light pole over the stands and concession area at Islander Stadium.

“With the help of Tom Otto, we are relocating the nest to a neighboring tree. We will remove the tip of the tree and put their nest on top to create the right environment for the birds in a place they will find it,” said Mercer Island School District Director of Maintenance and Operations Tony Kuhn.

Otto has worked close-ly with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife relocating other nests. The move is sched-uled for mid-February.

Ospreys like tall, isolated areas for their nests. The new location will eliminate the risk of debris falling on Islander fans.“Ospreys are large and messy birds. They typically don’t defe-cate in their nest and their nests can weigh a couple hundred pounds, meaning there is a great amount of debris associated with

their presence,” said Kuhn. “The new permanent location will minimize the hazards from falling debris and damage to the surrounding surfaces from feces.”

Ospreys can have a wingspan of up to six feet. These particular ospreys spend their winters in South America and their summers in Mercer Island. Ospreys are often referred to as “sea hawks” in the Puget Sound.

Osprey nest to be relocated

ron_n_beths pics / FlickrThe Island’s resident Osprey pair, aka Seahawks (like this one) that have made their nest in a light standard over the Mercer Island High School stadium will be moved to a tree nearby. Osprey often choose light stan-dards or poles to make their large, messy nests.

Mary L. Grady / Staff PhotoMike Milligan, the general manager of Einstein Bros Bagels on S.E. 28th Street, checks on the blue and green bagels he and his crew baked for the Super Bowl. Bakers Vickie Jones and Lindsey Callia began baking at 2 a.m. Sunday morning after a busy day on Saturday. Orders for the bagels included 12 dozen for an Island party and 20 dozen for a gathering at Temple B’Nai Torah in Bellevue. In between, the crew also had to bake the other varieties of bagels for the weekend rush.

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Wilson threw what essentially was a 50-50 jump ball down the right side to the well-covered Kearse. New England’s Malcolm Butler was right there to knock Kearse down as the ball arrived. But Kearse nimbly tapped the ball higher as he fell onto his back, then allowed it to rattle between his legs as if inside a pinball chute until he reached up and pulled it to his chest while prone.

Suddenly, miracu-lously, the hero of Seattle’s NFC title game with his win-ning catch in over-time had put the Seahawks at the Patriots’ 5-yard line with 1:06 left.

“Just trying to make a play for the team,” said Kearse, whose streak of four consecutive playoff games with a touchdown catch ended. “Russ gave me an opportu-nity. We always talk about maxi-mizing our opportunities. That’s just what it came down to.

“I saw it the whole time.”Marshawn Lynch ran to the 1

on the next play. But then Wilson’s final pass, to No. 3 wide receiver Ricardo Lockette, was intercepted by Malcolm Butler with 20 sec-onds left.

“I mean, you got to finish the game. There was a lot of time left. Even with that play we had a chance. We just didn’t finish ...,” said Kearse, who wound up

with three catches for 45 yards. “Obviously, we had a chance. But we didn’t execute. We called the play. What it comes down to is executing the play, and that’s not what we did. I am extremely proud of this team. We had a lot of ups and down during the

season, just to get back here wasn’t easy.”

“It’s going to be disappointing ... the whole off-season, to know how close we were. But you’ve got to learn from the experience and keep getting better.”

Seahawks defensive coordina-tor Dan Quinn deflected a ques-tion as to whether this was his final game with Seattle before the architect of the league’s top-ranked defense the past two sea-sons takes the head-coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons.

That announcement is expected this week, now that the Seahawks’ season is over.

“I’d like to make everything tonight about our guys,” Quinn said. “You see the guys in the lock-er room and you know they gave everything they had. You can’t ask for more than that as a coach.”

Quinn moved defensive end Michael Bennett inside to a tackle position for much of the game, and Bennett sped past New England’s rookie center Bryan

Stork all night. Bennett had four quarterback hits. And the speed of defensive end Cliff Avril com-ing off the other edge kept New England from totally focusing on Bennett.

At times, Bennett controlled the line of scrimmage almost by himself, forcing New England quarterback Tom Brady into his first interception — in the first quarter he threw directly to Jeremy Lane — and drive-ending, rushed incompletions.

Bennett’s effectiveness waned late in the game after Avril suf-fered a concussion during an interception return by Bobby Wagner in the middle of the third quarter that set up Doug Baldwin’s touchdown catch for Seattle’s 24-14 lead. The Patriots then doubled Bennett more, and Brady rallied New England with two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter.

“That was a real factor,” Quinn said of losing Avril. “It’s such a factor when you put him and Mike together.”

Asked how he felt about the loss, Bennett barely contained himself.

“I don’t know what kind of ques-tion that is,” he said. “Obviously, it’s (hard) because you just saw your dreams go down the drain.”

Gregg Bell is a reporter for the Everett Herald; a sister paper of the

Mercer Island Reporter. Both are owned by Sound Publishing, Inc.

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“It is going to be disappointing the whole off-season, to know how close we were.”

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Kevin Clark / Everett HeraldJermaine Kearse made one of the most unbelievable catches in Super Bowl history, using almost every part of his body and juggling the ball before bringing it down inside the 10 yard line. But it wasn’t enough to secure a Seahawks victory over the Patriots on Sunday. Kearse was born in Lakewood and went to the University of Washington.


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Islanders were encour-aged by both sides to write letters to City Councilmembers, who want to know what Islanders think.

The open house was a first step in a new pub-lic outreach process that aims for greater transpar-ency and communication with citizens.

“There’s been a lot of public interest in this, which is a good thing,” said Mayor Bruce Bassett. “Public outreach and involvement will happen regardless of whether there’s a moratorium.”

A public hearing would be scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 2 if a morato-rium is imposed.

The open house also focused on the issue of providing commut-er parking, with the impending closure of the South Bellevue Park and Ride and arrival of light rail.

Hines developers said they could provide more than 200 commuter park-ing spaces in exchange for an extra story. The cur-rent maximum number of stories allowed is five, which some Islanders feel is already too high.

The Council may adopt a moratorium with modi-fications, like decreas-ing the time period to less than six months, or exempting certain proj-ects.

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SOS group launch-es website

The community group ‘Save our Suburbs’ (SOS) launched its website, saveo-ursuburbs.org, on Jan. 26.

Group leader Tom Acker said there were about 40 supporters who signed on to support the objectives, which include eliminating ‘Kite Hill’ from consider-ation as a Park and Ride, stopping the development of a Sound Transit ‘bus barn,’ building a sustainable business core and managing density.

“(SOS) formed naturally

in support of preserving the values many in the com-munity feel make Mercer Island unique,” the website states. “We recognize some growth will happen but building street to street with a sheer vertical structure and no underground park-ing is not what we wanted to see appearing on either the north-end or the south-end of the island.”

‘Give from the Heart’ on Feb. 11

A “true local tradition,” the Giving from the Heart breakfast, which supports Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS), will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the

Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

The event will be co-chaired by Terry Pottmeyer and Dean Quigley, who expect 500 community members to attend.

The breakfast is free, but attendees will be asked to make a donation to MIYFS at the event. In addition, a number of Island businesses will be donating 20 percent of their Wednesday sales to MIYFS.

All proceeds from the event directly support MIYFS, the human servic-es Department of the City of Mercer Island. MIYFS touches every member of the Mercer Island commu-nity through counselors in the schools, senior outreach and advocacy, affordable family counseling, drug and alcohol prevention

programs, arrested youth and early intervention pro-grams, family assistance and the thrift store.

For questions about the event, contact Sari Weiss at 206-275-7756.

Farmers transac-tion is windfall for city

A sale referred to as a ‘legal transfer’ of the Farmers Insurance building on 78th Avenue S.E. result-ed in $250,500 in real estate excise tax for the city.

“The market value of the transaction was $50,100,000,” said finance director Chip Corder. “The $250K got split 50/50 between the Street Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund.”

It’s one-time money, but will help address the pro-jected deficit in the Capital Improvement Fund in 2017, Corder said. The Capital Improvement Fund is where the city accounts for parks, open space and facili-ties capital projects.

MICA joins Chamber, plans donor event

The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) recent-ly joined the Chamber of Commerce.

MICA directors say the project will be a cultural focal point where Islanders and people from through-out the Puget Sound area can gather to converse and create, to celebrate excel-lence in the lively arts and to inspire generations of artists, audiences, stu-dents through exceptional live performances, special events, exhibitions and edu-cational experiences.

Youth Theatre Northwest and MICA will thank donors and sponsors at a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the Stroum Jewish Community Center.

In addition to wine and appetizers, there will be per-formances by YTN kids and alumni and the opportunity to meet YTN and MICA staff and board of directors. RSVP at 206-232-4145.

City news

By Katie [email protected]

The Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) is creating a new opportunity for dog lovers, walkers and involved community members on Mercer Island: Paws on Patrol. The pro-gram aims to use these Islanders as extra “eyes and ears” to help prevent crimes in neighborhoods and parks.

The Mukilteo and Des Moines Police Departments have seen early results from their Paws on Patrol programs, which train dog walkers to watch for and report property crimes and suspicious activity.

Island police support officer Anna Ormsby said that the program, once it is established, could serve as a deterrent for criminals, as well as build a sense of

community among neigh-bors and dog walkers.

MIPD has seen a lot of residential burglaries and car prowls reported in the past few years, especially in park parking lots. Having more feet - and paws - on the ground and on the lookout will help police keep Islanders safe.

Ormsby said that Islanders can be involved in this effort, even if they don’t have pets.

“It doesn’t matter if you have a dog or not,” she said. “The more people we have that want to be involved and be extra eyes on the Island, the better.”

Paws on Patrol will give members the training they need to be accurate observ-ers. Interested residents can sign up online or in person at the police station for training sessions, which will start in a few weeks

and be held outside City Hall. Participants are wel-come to bring their own, leashed dog with them.

Having people who are willing to call the police when they see something that is just not quite right is a valuable tool, since 95 percent of police arrests nationwide are the direct result of a citizen’s phone call, according to the National Association of Town Watch.

Participants have report-ed underage drinking in parks, turned in found property that contained personal information and noted numerous other types of suspicious activity.

Keep an eye out for an open enrollment

announcement or call Ormsby at 206-275-7932

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City to recruit dogwalkers to fight crime

Reporter file photoMIPD will host training sessions for Islanders who want to participate in the Paws on Patrol program.

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“Better restaurants, like an Icon Grill. More than fast food, but not too expensive.”

MIMI PANGALLOCPA

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“Maybe some up-to-date retail, something more appealing to the masses.”

JERIMIAH CRABBConstruction

Green Lake

“We need a nice fitness center, like an LA Fitness or 24 Hour Fitness.”

JOJO LACTAOENRetail

Mercer Island

“I’d love an organic market. If I leave the Island, it’s for Whole Foods.”

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“More diverse restaurants. There’s not a lot of variety.”

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Our hearts are heavy these days. It will take more than a few days to recover from the last few minutes of Sunday’s game. While sometimes bordering on the

irrational, our collective mania about all things Seahawks has brought us together when there seems to be so much to tear us apart. Such sentiment comes more easily when it appears that the Seahawks are a classy squad — dis-ciplined, hard-working role models who care about each other. Ah, they are not perfect by any stretch — still human, but certainly a collective group worth cheering about. They have represented our region well. Yet, much about football leaves us con� icted. There is the violence - the extreme risk for players’ health - the insane amount of money involved - the ticket and in� ated prices for all things Seahawk. We should think harder about

these issues, but for now, the tide of success has swept us beyond those worries. What is also striking is how the game has become so much more technical. In the past, it appeared the game was more about chance and the sheer will to win. The game has always been about

power and talent and gamesmanship. Yet the application of those resources can now be laser-focused. Every move, every play, every heartbeat is measured and modeled. On the sideline, it wasn’t just coaches gripping iPads — play-ers were too, consulting screens between downs, recali-brating their next move. And many of us love the numbers as much as the high arc of a perfectly thrown pass or a one-handed reception. The statistics give weight to the level of performance and to the depth of the preparation. A good lesson for us all. We also like hearing how Marshawn measures up with past heroes like Curt Warner or the Bears’ Walter Payton. Many of us remember those games and those thrills. We look forward to many more from our team. All is not lost.

Black and blue

‘Many of us love the numbers as much as the high arc of a well-thrown pass’

To the editorThank you Mercer Island Schools Foundation

Island Park Elementary third grade students and teachers would like to thank the Mercer Island Schools Foundation for sponsoring our field trip to the Hibulb Cultural Center. What an amazing opportu-nity to view and to learn about Native American cultures and artifacts here in Washington state.

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New director, new day for Mercer Island library remodel

On his first day of work as the new Director of the King County Library System, Gary Wasdin was at the Mercer Island library for a meeting of the Mercer Island Library Board. There he heard a KCLS staff member say, “My take on it [the KCLS plans for Mercer Island library] is that the plans that we were all operating off of before, are dead. I really think we are going to start fresh from scratch—at zero point zero. I like what the [Library] Board is saying about developing goals that are written around the purpose you are trying to achieve or what outcome you

want to see. The ‘how we get there’ is where we get into the true collabora-tion where Gary [Wasdin]’s involved, the Board’s involved, and the com-munity’s involved through multiple outreach events.”

N o w , M e r c e r I s l a n d L i b r a r y B o a r d members will work through the month of February to solicit input and goals from community groups and individuals pertaining to the three objectives citizens voted for in the 2004 KCLS bond issue: (1) necessary updates, (2) access to more books and materials, and (3) an automatic book and materials handling system [or receipts for returned materials].

The Concerned Citizens will meet Thursday, February 5, at 7 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community Center to continue planning and coordinat-ing outreach to community groups in order to support the work of the Library Board by gathering commu-nity input. Please join us. The budget KCLS allotted for the Mercer Island library is $3.4 million. Islanders now have the opportunity to maintain what we love and value about our library, while updating it for the future. Concerned Citizens will be working to assure that the collaborative process described by the KCLS staff member includes all the stakeholders—KCLS, Mercer Islanders, and architects.

Your opinions and ideas are vitally

important to us. Please take a few moments now to email the Concerned Citizens at [email protected] and tell us:

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our library 3) Additional books and materials

you would like in our library. We will gather all of your ideas and

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President Obama’s college proposal

President Obama’s new America’s College proposal is an intriguing idea that might be in the right direction for a more affordable education to Americans who want to further their learning. I think the intent behind the proposal is a welcoming thought to the expensive college route for students, but it makes me question how the pro-posal would play out.

If the proposal is successful, I won-der how the funding would be gath-ered to pay these students. How would current education programs work


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All are invited to join the con-versation at the next TEDx event between 7 and 8:30 p.m., Monday Feb. 9, at the Mercer Island library. The theme is “Finding the Possible in the Impossible.”

Local author Lori A. May will speak about building sustainable literary communities. May has written for publications such as The Atlantic, Writer’s Digest, The Writer, and Passages North. The evening will also feature two short video talks.

Kitra Cahana shares how she documented her father’s experience after suffering a severe stroke that left him with locked-in syndrome — completely paralyzed except for his eyes. Yet, he found peace and helped guide others who also were in a state of seeming helplessness.

And artists Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn will explain how they create community art by painting entire neighborhoods — from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to the streets of North Philadelphia.

Lawsuit brought against Mercer Island School District Family of Island student sues School District for civil rights violations

By Mary L. [email protected]

An Island family has brought a lawsuit against the Mercer Island School District and up to ten other defendants, in Federal Court contending that the civil rights of their son, then a student at Islander Middle School, were violated.

The plaintiffs, Islanders Nicholas and Robin Wilts, on behalf of their minor child, referred to as B.W., have brought the suit for monetary damages and injunctive relief.

In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle in October, the plaintiffs said that it was the “deliberate indifference to the deprivation of their [son’s] rights” as the motivation for their action.

The Wilt’s complaint is that the district did not adequately address their concerns that their son endured racial slurs and relat-ed harassment, in a timely fashion as required by state law and was “deliberately indifferent” to the “known racially hostile educa-tional environment.”

Of the lawsuit, Mercer Island School District Superintendent Gary Plano said: “What I know is that I feel confident that the fam-ily and the student, were treated fairly and appropriately and with-out discrimination. There is no basis for concluding otherwise.”

Among other charges, the plaintiffs say that the district failed to provide policies and pro-cedures that would have ensured the proper training and supervi-sion for its employees, in regards to non-discrimination matters.

This conduct, the plaintiff said, “caused them to hire and become obligated to pay an attorney to defend their rights.”

This is not the first complaint brought by the plaintiffs against the school district in this matter. The first judge who looked at the case, ruled that the investigation done by the school district regard-ing the incidents was flawed, and those flaws were sufficiently seri-ous enough to create a hostile environment. The school district appealed and a higher court later dismissed the case.

B.W. came to Islander Middle School shortly after his family moved to the Island in the fall of 2011. He was a new student in the seventh grade at Islander Middle School. He is of mixed race. He came with an individual-ized learning plan from his prior school district. He spent his first week at the school in IMS’s special education program, but was later moved into a regular classroom.

Just a few weeks later, B.W. reported two incidents of racial and ethnic harassment he endured from other students.

They included racial slurs. The plaintiffs’ argue that the teach-ers and administrators did not respond quickly or appropriately to the incidents. They say that those failings lead to significant emotional and physical damages to their son that also “negatively affected his access to education opportunities and impacted his academic performance.”

On behalf of their son and themselves, the Wilts accuse the School District violating civil rights laws in five areas. They include laws that define racial discrimination in educational opportunity including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Denial of Equal Protection under the law. They also state that the school district knowingly violated laws defining First Amendment rights; and laws that forbid dis-crimination of persons with dis-abilities.

The Wilts’ son is now a studen-tat Mercer Island High School.

By Josh StiltsBellevue Reporter

“Putter” Bert said she never dreamed of the suc-cess KidsQuest has had when it opened in Factoria a decade ago, but Wednesday, she and roughly 50 commu-nity members, leaders, and officials stood at the door-way of the new home for the children’s museum and reveled in how far they’ve come in 10 years.

“Can you believe it? We own this building,” Bert told the crowd outside the for-mer Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art.

The celebration was many years in the mak-ing, KidsQuest’s president and CEO said. In 2012, the building was selected as KidsQuest’s expansion site, and nearly three years

of work and $6.35 million worth of fundraising later, she held the key to the museum’s future.

Bert said she hopes the new site to be up and run-ning in the first half of 2016, but to do so, an additional $6.35 million needs to be raised by the end of the year, a task she said the staff is up for.

“I never thought we’d be as successful as we are,” she told the Reporter. “Last year we offered 24 new programs in addition to the roughly 600 other we’ve been pro-viding. We want to be the institutional resource for parents and children in the region.”

And they’re certainly get-ting there, more than tri-pling their proposed annu-al visitors from 60,000 to

180,000. Once the new facil-ity is renovated, Bert said that number could skyrock-et even further. The location has a lot to do with that, she said.

“We’re creating a real family complex here with the library and Ashwood Park so close,” Bert said. “We focus on early learn-ing and interactive play, but at the current site there’s no real outdoor space. We have some of the best edu-cators and they’re so good at reaching children’s minds and imaginations at their level, whether they like to blow stuff up or get messy.”

The new facility, which will have twice the exhibit space, will include an inter-active water feature and climbable tree fort.

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JANUARY 23WARRANT ARREST: SCORE Jail called the police depart-ment to say they had a Mercer Island warrant sub-ject - a 55-year-old Tacoma woman with a local misde-meanor. She was booked into Issaquah Jail.

JANUARY 24BURGLARY: A 35-year-old Island male who lives at the 3600 block of 81st Avenue S.E. said his home was burglarized after an unknown suspect gained entry through the unse-cured front door. Several electronic devices were stolen, including a camera, MacBook Pro, camcorder, iPad and iMac computer, as well as a diamond-sapphire bracelet.

WARRANT ARREST: A 37-year-old Issaquah woman was arrested at the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street. She had an outstanding war-rant from the King County Sheriff's Office for DUI. Amount of bail was set at $1,000.

JANUARY 25

INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A 54-year-old Bellevue woman reported that a 56-year-old Island male, who lives at the 8500 block of S.E. 80th Street, has pos-sibly intentionally exposed himself on more than one occasion.

JANUARY 26INFORMATIONAL REPORT: An 18-year-old Island male who had been trespassed from all QFC properties in July 2014 was arrested at the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street. Due to a problem with a current employee telling the suspect he was allowed back on the prop-erty, he was released with no charges.

WARRANT ARREST: A 48-year-old DUI warrant subject from Renton turned him-self in at the 2300 block of 80th Avenue S.E. He was booked into SCORE Jail.

RUNAWAY: A 15-year-old Island male who lives at the 3200 block of East Lexington Way ran away and is believed to be staying with friends in Kirkland. The incident was reported by a 68-year-old Island woman.

JANUARY 27FOUND PROPERTY: A 79-year-old Island male turned in three rifles and ammuni-tion for destruction.

FOUND PROPERTY: A 54-year-old Island woman found a black diaper bag in the bushes in Luther Burbank Park, on the west side of the meadow and down the trail from the caretaker's house. She found docu-ments inside indicating the probable owner, and called and left a message.

JANUARY 28

INFORMATIONAL REPORT: An Island resident turned in a pistol for destruction at the 8000 block of S.E. 36th Street.

BURGLARY: A 63-year-old Island woman who lives at the 6000 block of S.E. 32nd Street reported that someone forced entry into her home by breaking a glass door, and stole sev-eral items.

FRAUD: A 31-year-old Island man at the 8400 block of S.E. 53rd Place said that his identity was used to open a Verizon Wireless account.

JANUARY 29

FRAUD: A 73-year-old female at the 8700 block of S.E. 45th Street reported that her personal informa-tion was used by some-one else to try and open a PayPal account. The attempt was unsuccessful.

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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) pub-lished its 2014 Annual Report on Jan. 26, reveal-ing that leasing and natural resource sales on state trust lands produced nearly $265 million in non-tax revenue for public school construc-tion, county services, state universities, and other ben-eficiaries.

The amount included more than $120 million for common school construc-tion, $75 million for servic-es in Washington counties, $14 million for Washington State University, and $3 million for the University of Washington.

Highlights from the report, which lists the fiscal results of DNR’s manage-ment of 5.6 million acres of state trust lands during fis-cal year 2014, include:

• Responding to 900 wildfires during an intense fire season that included the Carlton Complex — the largest wildfire in state his-tory;

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• Adding new off-road vehicle challenge trails in Reiter Foothills State Forest, new mountain bike trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest and an improved hiking trail to the top of Mailbox Peak.

The report comes this year in a slimmed-down format which reduces pro-duction costs while fulfill-ing statutory requirements.

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Students at Bellevue College could soon be Washington State University students as well if talks of a potential merger between the two schools advance.

The Eastside could see a lot more cougars in its future as Bellevue College and Washington State University officials are exploring the possibility of a part-nership between the two schools.

In an effort to meet the increas-ing financial needs of the col-lege’s rapidly growing enroll-ment, Bellevue College’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to authorize the school’s president, David L. Rule, to explore potential financial partnerships, including Washington State University.

Rule told the Reporter he and his staff were approached by WSU president Elson S. Floyd in November, when he pitched the idea of a potential union of the two colleges.

“It’s a very logical conversa-tion,” Rule said. “We’re still the community’s college. But we need

to find out if the grass is actually greener on the other side.”

Floyd said there’s been ongoing conversations within in the higher education sector in the state to find affordable four-year degree programs. With the increasing student population and enroll-ment in Bellevue College, its infrastructure and growth poten-tial, the school was an ideal target.

“We’re trying to figure out how the two and four year programs can work for students,” Floyd said of his initial conversations with Rule. “We’re just beginning to explore ways in which the two institutions can work in a very collaborate way.”

If any joint venture is to be developed, whether it be to emerge as a combination two-year and four-year university or some kind of hybrid college, Rule said the campus will still have open enrollment as well as low-cost tuition and continue to offer adult basic education, English as a second language and other low-cost classes focused on helping people better their education.

“My role is to maintain those in these conversations while enhanc-ing our student’s opportunities,” Rule said. “We want to offer as many pathways as possible for

people to achieve their academic goals.”

Floyd echoed Rule’s sentiment stating new opportunities for stu-dents are paramount as these con-versations continue.

For years Bellevue College has served as a “feed-er” school to the state’s four-year universities. In the last year 392 stu-dents were accept-ed to University of Washington’s main campus, 200 were accepted to its Bothell campus and 309 graduates were accepted to attend Washington State University in Pullman.

While the con-versation has just started, Rule was optimistic about the potential partnership and the college’s future, he said.

Other potential solutions Rule and his staff are exploring is whether the school could become a standalone university or con-tinue as is within the commu-nity college structure. The lat-ter option seems unlikely as the school’s need to grow has not kept

up with state funding.Over the course of the next

several months, both president’s teams will identify ways in which they think will provide the opti-mal partnership opportunities, Floyd said.

As the conversations continue, Rule’s team will simultaneously investigate the potential of build-ing on-campus housing for stu-

dents and a pos-sible overhaul of its sports facilities.

During last week’s meet-ing Spectrum Solutions unveiled its preliminary stu-dent housing feasi-bility study.

If school offi-cials decide to pur-sue the proposed 145,000 square foot, $44.2 mil-lion project, would include 350 beds

divided up into an “apartment style” housing development of single rooms as well as two- and four-bedroom units.

Each would come fully fur-nished with rental rates of about $900 a month, which would include all of the tenants utilities, according to the proposal.

Of the three sites examined for the proposed housing facility,

Spectrum Solutions’ Hal Ferris told the board the land near the school’s baseball field was by far the best because it already had the infrastructure for water, sewer and electricity. Currently a park-ing lot, the loss of spaces would be “minimal” compared to other sites owned by the college, Rule said.

Ferris said the school could make roughly $400,000 annually from the rents beyond its operat-ing services and debt.

The board was also presented with several options for a new 158,000 square-foot soccer and softball field along with a 14,019 square-foot field house.

Projected at roughly $12 mil-lion, the new facility, which would be built below the school’s base-ball field, could feature indoor batting cages, golf simulators, meeting rooms, classrooms, con-cessions, box office and the ability for rooftop seating.

Board members said they needed time to speak with stu-dents, the school’s foundation and Bellevue officials to determine the level of interest and whether the costs could be met for both projects.

If WSU and Bellevue College do form a partnership, it could serve as a large financial source to help pay for both.

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Plano to sign three year contract

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At the close of its annual retreat Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Mercer Island School Board extended the con-tract of Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano through June 30, 2018.

Before taking action on what was the agenda’s final item, Board President Janet Frohnmayer said the board was full of gratitude and appreciation for the super-intendent and his accom-plishments over the previ-ous six months, particularly noting the district’s swift response to an E. coli scare on top of ongoing projects taking place throughout the district.

“We couldn’t be happier with the work that’s going on and all the progress that’s

been made,” Frohnmayer said.

Plano was quick to acknowledge his leader-ship team, which includes MISD Chief Finance/Operations Officer Dean Mack, Executive Director of Learning Services Jennifer Wright, Director of Human Resources Mark Roschy and Director of Learning Services Fred Rundle.

“I couldn’t perform at this level without tremen-dously qualified, talented and dedicated staff,” Plano said, addressing his team.

Survey results indicate need for more languages

Plano presented sur-vey results from Mercer Island staff and community members regarding world language instruction in the elementary program.

Collecting responses from 77 MISD staff members and 187 community mem-bers, 90 percent of commu-nity respondents said sec-ond language instruction should be included in the elementary program, and over 70 percent agreed the target language should be Spanish.

Nearly half of staff respondents said second languages should begin at the elementary level.

The Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES) program, which the district looked into in September and requires 75 minutes of instruction per week, received the most support from both community and staff respondents as the program that should be adopted, with immersion being the second choice

from the community and enrichment ranking second among the staff.

At the School Board’s special meeting with the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club Jan. 20, Plano said he was targeting the fall of 2016 for introducing world language instruction at the elementary level. The target language would be Spanish, and instruction could begin as early as Kindergarten.

“Know that we are think-ing about this, because depending on what kind of program we implement will determine what hap-pens in middle school and in high school,” Plano said. “Presently, second language instruction begins in sev-enth grade, and so if we begin second language instruction in kind, obvi-

ously our middle school program will need to dra-matically change because children will have a very high fluency depending on which model we pick in the target language.”

Late start times could begin in 2016

Also targeted for the fall of 2016, should the district

follow through, would be a later high school start time. Mercer Island is partnered with the Bellevue School District, and the two dis-tricts have put together a joint committee study-ing the impact to the high school program. Plano said the feasibility of later start times happening revolves around after-school sports and activities, and if their athletic conference will allow later start times for games and competitions.

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Islander is U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist

Mercer Island High School senior David Emanuels has been select-ed as a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program semifi-nalist.

“This is a tremendous honor and we are all e x t r e m e l y proud of David for his accom-plishments a c a d e m i -cally, in leadership, and in the community,” said Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. “David has achieved the highest standards throughout his years in the Mercer Island School District and will surely continue to do so as he pursues his passions in col-lege and beyond.”

“My teachers have done a great job incorporating new technology, current events, and global issues into their curriculum and have helped me develop my critical thinking, collabo-ration and communication skills, which I feel has pre-pared me very well for col-lege and my future career,” Emanuels said.

The Department of Education selects students to apply for the honor based on exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT exam or by nomination of a chief state school officer. Approximately 560 high school seniors are named semifinalists and up to 141 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from that group.

“This is an incred-ibly competitive award and speaks volumes about the dedication David has shown to his academics and his community,” said Mercer Island High School Principal Vicki Puckett.

French American School begins 20th anniversary celebrations

The French American School of Puget Sound kicked off its 20th anniver-sary last week with a day-

long retrospective Open House. Festivities included a 30-foot long wall time-line, a display of class pho-tos, drama and musical performances, photos and videos from the past 20 years.

The school began in 1995 in the basement of a church in Bellevue with just 13 stu-dents. It moved to its cur-rent location next to the Stroum Jewish Community Center in 1999, into what was the old Mercer Island Fire Station. In 2004, the school conducted a capi-tal campaign to design and build the first floor of the current school, and in 2008 a second story was added.

FASPS is now at almost full capacity with 423 stu-dents. The school recently purchased a 2.1 acre lot behind the SJCC, but no development plans have been announced yet.

The school plans to con-tinue the celebration at their annual Gala on March 28th and again at a special Winter Ball for parents and students in December. For more, visit www.FASPS.org

Shroff wins Geography Bee at West Mercer

Sam Shroff, a fifth grader at West Mercer Elementary School, won the school’s competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 22, 2015, and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. The school bee, at which 41 fourth and fifth grade stu-dents answered questions on geography, was the first round in the 27th annual National Geographic Bee.

Thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. terri-tories are participating in the 2015 Bee. The school champions, including Shroff, will take a written test; up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will then be eligible to compete in their state Bee on March 27, 2015.

The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., for state winners to participate in the Bee national champi-onship rounds in May. The first- place national cham-pion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship, and a trip to the Galápagos Islands.

Everyone can test their

geography knowledge with the GeoBee Challenge, an online geography quiz at www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee, which poses 10 new questions a day.

Reflection contest winners announced

The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cul-tural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by express-ing themselves through their own original works.

Each year, Reflections

challenges students to cre-ate art that supports a spe-cific theme.

Themes are selected from thousands of ideas submitted by students to National PTA’s Reflections Theme Search.

The 2014-15 Reflections theme is: “The world would be a better place if…”

Students could submit an entry in any of six arts areas: visual arts, photogra-phy, literature, music com-position, dance choreogra-phy and film production.

The MIHS PTA Council Reflections Awards and art show is between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Performing Arts Center at Mercer Island High School.

School briefs

Above, students, staff, parents and friends celebrate the French-American School of Puget Sound’s 20th anniversary. Events are planned throughout the year. At right, this artwork for the annual PTA Reflections contest — by Chloe Yang, a sec-ond-grader at Lakeridge Elementary School — is entitled, “Friends Can Be In All Shapes and Sizes and Colors.”

Contributed Images

Sam Shroff wins West Mercer Elementary Geography Bee.

David Emanuels

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FEATURED PROPERTIES

Desirable W. Bellevue $2,199,998 10267 NE 21st Place, Bellevue. Inviting lead-ed glass entry graces the elegant foyer of this 4BR/4.75BA home. Exterior stone accents, high ceilings, impeccable � oor-plan, striking kitchen w/granite, & balcony o� master are just a few of its well-designed features.

Jen Bao 206.453.9880www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/27233

Sunny South-side $2,275,000Waterfront 8218 Avalon Dr. Great opportunity for lakefront living! Remodel or build new, this property has 62’ of sunny south side water-front. Original house loved to party w/decks, lower level 2nd kitchen & bar. Wide Open Panoramic views!

Lou or Lori 206.949.5674www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/98400

Price Reduced! $2,800,000

4075 W. Mercer Way. Welcome to this 3BR/3BA Westside waterfront home. 90’ of waterfront ac-cess, including amazing decks, gazebo, dock & more. Unobstructed panoramic lake, mountain, city & bridge views!

Gloria Wolfe 425.922.7675www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/96267

Aspen Properties $1,695,000Presale2436 62nd Ave SE. Opportunity awaits you w/the chance to fully customize the � nishes in this 4BR/3.5BA home. A Distinctive NW Classic within walking distance to 3 lakefront parks. Minutes to I-90.

Martin Weiss 425.417.9595Betty DeLaurenti 206.949.1222

www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/77569

Magnificent & Spacious! $1,639,000Move-In Ready!4897 Forest Ave SE. Gracious 4BR/3.5BA home w/ spacious formal/informal living ar-eas, updated kitchen w/ adjoining family rm opening to entertainment deck. New carpets throughout. Dead-end street, play area & garden space.

Tim Conway 206.954.2437www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/96530

Aspen Properties $2,980,000Presale 46xx 81st Ave SE. Aspen Properties LLC is proud to present for presale a Timeless Traditional De-sign. Fully customize this 5BR/4BA home to your speci� cations. Western views of Lake WA & Olympics. Not an opportunity you want to miss!



Deeded Moorage $1,590,0005059 84th Ave SE. 25 ft of shared WFT w/Dock is a Bonus to this West-side View Home. Kitchen remodeled in 2010 & has custom bake center. Beautiful trees create a private setting around entertaining size deck & level yard.

Betty DeLaurenti 206.949.1222Martin Weiss 425.417.9595


Immaculate $725,000 Magnolia Home2515 Piedmont Place W, Seattle. Brilliant natural light accents the features of this reno-vated 3BR/1.75BA home. Extensive upgrades throughout: hardwoods on upper/lower lev-els, granite countertops, custom outdoor grill & more! 206.232.8600

www.johnlscott.com

Meydenbauer Bay Views $735,000 331 101st Ave SE, Unit 301-D, Bellevue. 2BR/1.75BA top � oor, end-unit condo w/ac-cess & views of Meydenbauer Bay. � is former model unit has amazing natural light & great � ow. Amenities include: pool, private main � oor entry, small boat launch, ample parking & more!


Timeless & Elegant $711,900 7119 135th Place SE, Newcastle. � is well cared for 4BR/2.5BA home w/timeless & elegant archi-tecture is a rare � nd. Marvelous neighborhood w/ secluded setting, Seattle skyline & Olympic Mtn views yet still close to all amenities. Minutes from I-90 & 405.

Petra H. Walker 206.230.5138www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/50331

Tastefully Designed. $995,000Great Location! 8005 SE 33rd Place #PH. Lg, nearly 2500 sq. ft. on one level, 2BR +Den/2BA luxury penthouse w/elevator access. Family Rm o� kitchen shares gas fp w/private den & both open to deck. Secured 3 car parking. Bright, sunny unit w/skylights throughout…A MUST SEE!


Pristine Lakefront $4,625,000Property 8440 Benotho Place SE. Dramatic views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. 5BD/4.75BA Craftsman style waterfront home complete w/ a huge great room, gourmet kitchen, large yard, dock and much more!


Open & Bright $249,000304 SW 110th St, Seattle. Lovely, charming 2BD/1BA home in a convenient, desirable location. Fully fenced large corner lot. Large living room w/new bamboo hdwd � oor. New kitchen w/granite, SS appliances & more. Very open & bright…A MUST SEE!

Lisa Nguyen 206.718.6553www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/56502

Charming Beacon $309,000 Hill Home 5811 16th Ave S, Seattle. Lovely traditional, charming 2BD/1.75BA home on Beacon Hill. All new paint, carpet, windows, and kitchen w/granite countertops, maple cabinets, & SS appliances. Generous sized detached shop.


North-end Condo $262,000 2500 81st Ave SE #A-102. North-End Garden Condo Conveniently located near town center. Garden level 2BD/1BA unit w/ your own yard & patio. 1 covered parking space and a Stor-age Unit.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/50622

Entertainer’s Delight $349,95 13704 SE 144th St, Renton. Meticulously maintained, light & bright, 1 level 3BD/1.5BA turn-key home sits on large level SW facing corner lot! Circular � oor plan w/family rm o� kitchen is an entertainer’s delight. RV/Boat parking, fenced back yard, and MUCH MORE!

Shawn Elings 425.829.5622www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/74721

Great Opportunity $380,000 11830 78th Ave S, Seattle. 5BR/2.25BA home w/partial views of Lake WA & Mt. Baker. “Sold As Is” w/adjacent vacant lot (separate parcel tax IDs) that is “Ready to Build”. Perfect for build-ers or investors! Additional parking & garden area.


Amazing Location! $360,000701 Galer St #408, Seattle. Spectacular 1 bd + den w/rare � oorplan, largest 1 bd unit in Nau-tica. Outstanding Lake Union & city views from your own private deck. Plenty of natural light, updated � nishes. 1 garage space. Amaz-ing location!

Gloria Lee 206.409.7277www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/63961

Vacant Issaquah Land $215,000113- 198th Ave SE, Issaquah. Fabulous, South-West facing property on 3.5 acres near the top Squak Mountain w/loads of natural light. Completed and available feasibility report believes property will support a single-family 4 bedroom home of approximately 3000 sq feet.

Brad Noe 206.940.2299www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/86214

Newport Hills Rental $3,500/mo6379 119th Ave SE, Bellevue. NEW! 5BD/2.75BA rental home near the friendly Newport Hills Park with Sports/LR/DR/Bo-nus/Family rooms. New appliances, high tech cabling, 2 car garage. Easy commute. No dogs/cats & No Smoking.

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Shadow Creek $529,0007904 NE 195th St, Kenmore. � is 5BR/2.75BA home has a grand foyer w/classic hardwood � oor. Granite kitchen counter-top, gourmet gas cooking range. 3 car garage & more.

206.232.8600www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/28101

Pending

Welcome to the $1,150,000“Beaujolais”45825 SE Edgewich Rd. North Bend. Unique in style…Timeless in design…Nestled on 10 private acres. Secluded, cus-tom built, home presents abundant quality features: 4 zone geothermal heating/ac, elec-tronic gated entry, and so much more!


Pending

Midtown Court Home $1,550,0004803 90th Ave SE. Nearing completion, RKK Constructions presents another quality home. 4BR/3.5BA featuring an open great room w/lg. gourmet kitchen & island, 10ft ceilings, 3 car garage & so much more! Neighborhood of Midtown Court.


Pending

N-End Convenience $628,0002463 74th Ave SE. Fantastic opportunity! 3BD/1BA home has new � oors in kitchen & laundry. 2 wood burning fp. Lg deck overlooks nicely landscaped backyard. Enjoy N-End convenience & easy access to downtown shops, restaurants & I-90.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/frankc

Pending

Classic Style. $1,890,000New Construction 4201 92nd Ave SE. � is gorgeous 5BD/3.25BA new construction home has the soul & qual-ity of homes built in a bygone era when hand craftsmanship was treasured & home build-ing was an art form. Experience its luxury for yourself! Lou or Lori 206.949.5674


New on Market! $1,495,000 2449 63rd Ave SE. � e Classic Homes is proud to showcase the “Jewel” built by Aspen Homes NW. Traditional architecture meets a modern � oor plan. Time to customize your � nishes in this 3BR/2.75BA home. Sought after North End loca-tion, near waterfront parks.



New on Market $1,195,000 8648 SE 76th Place. South End turn-key home you have been waiting for! Well-maintained, traditional 2 story stucco, 5BR including Master upstairs. Re-� nished hdwds throughout. Fully fenced yard, Blue-stone patios, mature landscaping and SO MUCH MORE!

Gloria Wolfe 425.922.7675Julie Mermelstein 206.819.5150


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206-232-8600 | 7853 SE 27th Suite 180, Mercer Island

Julia Nordby Branch Manager

Frank CeteznikClaudia Allard Mark Anderson Jen Bao Tim ConwayDebbie Constantine Betty DeLaurenti

Mark EskridgeShawn Elings Lou Glatz Lori HoldenHelen HitchcockCraig Hagstrom Dieter Kaetel

Jimmy PliegoAndrea Pirzio-BiroliSandra Levin Tim Lyon Julie Mermelstein

Gloria Lee

Lisa Nguyen Brad Noe Tony Salvata

Gloria WolfeCindy Verschueren Martin WeissPetra WalkerMillie Su Daryl Summers Huy TatNina Li Smith

FEATURED PROPERTIES

Desirable W. Bellevue $2,199,998 10267 NE 21st Place, Bellevue. Inviting lead-ed glass entry graces the elegant foyer of this 4BR/4.75BA home. Exterior stone accents, high ceilings, impeccable � oor-plan, striking kitchen w/granite, & balcony o� master are just a few of its well-designed features.

Jen Bao 206.453.9880www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/27233

Sunny South-side $2,275,000Waterfront 8218 Avalon Dr. Great opportunity for lakefront living! Remodel or build new, this property has 62’ of sunny south side water-front. Original house loved to party w/decks, lower level 2nd kitchen & bar. Wide Open Panoramic views!


Price Reduced! $2,800,000

4075 W. Mercer Way. Welcome to this 3BR/3BA Westside waterfront home. 90’ of waterfront ac-cess, including amazing decks, gazebo, dock & more. Unobstructed panoramic lake, mountain, city & bridge views!


Aspen Properties $1,695,000Presale2436 62nd Ave SE. Opportunity awaits you w/the chance to fully customize the � nishes in this 4BR/3.5BA home. A Distinctive NW Classic within walking distance to 3 lakefront parks. Minutes to I-90.



Magnificent & Spacious! $1,639,000Move-In Ready!4897 Forest Ave SE. Gracious 4BR/3.5BA home w/ spacious formal/informal living ar-eas, updated kitchen w/ adjoining family rm opening to entertainment deck. New carpets throughout. Dead-end street, play area & garden space.


Aspen Properties $2,980,000Presale 46xx 81st Ave SE. Aspen Properties LLC is proud to present for presale a Timeless Traditional De-sign. Fully customize this 5BR/4BA home to your speci� cations. Western views of Lake WA & Olympics. Not an opportunity you want to miss!



Deeded Moorage $1,590,0005059 84th Ave SE. 25 ft of shared WFT w/Dock is a Bonus to this West-side View Home. Kitchen remodeled in 2010 & has custom bake center. Beautiful trees create a private setting around entertaining size deck & level yard.

Betty DeLaurenti 206.949.1222Martin Weiss 425.417.9595


Immaculate $725,000 Magnolia Home2515 Piedmont Place W, Seattle. Brilliant natural light accents the features of this reno-vated 3BR/1.75BA home. Extensive upgrades throughout: hardwoods on upper/lower lev-els, granite countertops, custom outdoor grill & more! 206.232.8600

www.johnlscott.com

Meydenbauer Bay Views $735,000 331 101st Ave SE, Unit 301-D, Bellevue. 2BR/1.75BA top � oor, end-unit condo w/ac-cess & views of Meydenbauer Bay. � is former model unit has amazing natural light & great � ow. Amenities include: pool, private main � oor entry, small boat launch, ample parking & more!


Timeless & Elegant $711,900 7119 135th Place SE, Newcastle. � is well cared for 4BR/2.5BA home w/timeless & elegant archi-tecture is a rare � nd. Marvelous neighborhood w/ secluded setting, Seattle skyline & Olympic Mtn views yet still close to all amenities. Minutes from I-90 & 405.

Petra H. Walker 206.230.5138www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/50331

Tastefully Designed. $995,000Great Location! 8005 SE 33rd Place #PH. Lg, nearly 2500 sq. ft. on one level, 2BR +Den/2BA luxury penthouse w/elevator access. Family Rm o� kitchen shares gas fp w/private den & both open to deck. Secured 3 car parking. Bright, sunny unit w/skylights throughout…A MUST SEE!


Pristine Lakefront $4,625,000Property 8440 Benotho Place SE. Dramatic views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. 5BD/4.75BA Craftsman style waterfront home complete w/ a huge great room, gourmet kitchen, large yard, dock and much more!


Open & Bright $249,000304 SW 110th St, Seattle. Lovely, charming 2BD/1BA home in a convenient, desirable location. Fully fenced large corner lot. Large living room w/new bamboo hdwd � oor. New kitchen w/granite, SS appliances & more. Very open & bright…A MUST SEE!


Charming Beacon $309,000 Hill Home 5811 16th Ave S, Seattle. Lovely traditional, charming 2BD/1.75BA home on Beacon Hill. All new paint, carpet, windows, and kitchen w/granite countertops, maple cabinets, & SS appliances. Generous sized detached shop.


North-end Condo $262,000 2500 81st Ave SE #A-102. North-End Garden Condo Conveniently located near town center. Garden level 2BD/1BA unit w/ your own yard & patio. 1 covered parking space and a Stor-age Unit.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/50622

Entertainer’s Delight $349,95 13704 SE 144th St, Renton. Meticulously maintained, light & bright, 1 level 3BD/1.5BA turn-key home sits on large level SW facing corner lot! Circular � oor plan w/family rm o� kitchen is an entertainer’s delight. RV/Boat parking, fenced back yard, and MUCH MORE!


Great Opportunity $380,000 11830 78th Ave S, Seattle. 5BR/2.25BA home w/partial views of Lake WA & Mt. Baker. “Sold As Is” w/adjacent vacant lot (separate parcel tax IDs) that is “Ready to Build”. Perfect for build-ers or investors! Additional parking & garden area.


Amazing Location! $360,000701 Galer St #408, Seattle. Spectacular 1 bd + den w/rare � oorplan, largest 1 bd unit in Nau-tica. Outstanding Lake Union & city views from your own private deck. Plenty of natural light, updated � nishes. 1 garage space. Amaz-ing location!

Gloria Lee 206.409.7277www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/63961

Vacant Issaquah Land $215,000113- 198th Ave SE, Issaquah. Fabulous, South-West facing property on 3.5 acres near the top Squak Mountain w/loads of natural light. Completed and available feasibility report believes property will support a single-family 4 bedroom home of approximately 3000 sq feet.

Brad Noe 206.940.2299www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/86214

Newport Hills Rental $3,500/mo6379 119th Ave SE, Bellevue. NEW! 5BD/2.75BA rental home near the friendly Newport Hills Park with Sports/LR/DR/Bo-nus/Family rooms. New appliances, high tech cabling, 2 car garage. Easy commute. No dogs/cats & No Smoking.

Nina Li Smith 206.669.8983www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/18518

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Shadow Creek $529,0007904 NE 195th St, Kenmore. � is 5BR/2.75BA home has a grand foyer w/classic hardwood � oor. Granite kitchen counter-top, gourmet gas cooking range. 3 car garage & more.

206.232.8600www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/28101

Pending

Welcome to the $1,150,000“Beaujolais”45825 SE Edgewich Rd. North Bend. Unique in style…Timeless in design…Nestled on 10 private acres. Secluded, cus-tom built, home presents abundant quality features: 4 zone geothermal heating/ac, elec-tronic gated entry, and so much more!


Pending

Midtown Court Home $1,550,0004803 90th Ave SE. Nearing completion, RKK Constructions presents another quality home. 4BR/3.5BA featuring an open great room w/lg. gourmet kitchen & island, 10ft ceilings, 3 car garage & so much more! Neighborhood of Midtown Court.


Pending

N-End Convenience $628,0002463 74th Ave SE. Fantastic opportunity! 3BD/1BA home has new � oors in kitchen & laundry. 2 wood burning fp. Lg deck overlooks nicely landscaped backyard. Enjoy N-End convenience & easy access to downtown shops, restaurants & I-90.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/frankc

Pending

Classic Style. $1,890,000New Construction 4201 92nd Ave SE. � is gorgeous 5BD/3.25BA new construction home has the soul & qual-ity of homes built in a bygone era when hand craftsmanship was treasured & home build-ing was an art form. Experience its luxury for yourself! Lou or Lori 206.949.5674


New on Market! $1,495,000 2449 63rd Ave SE. � e Classic Homes is proud to showcase the “Jewel” built by Aspen Homes NW. Traditional architecture meets a modern � oor plan. Time to customize your � nishes in this 3BR/2.75BA home. Sought after North End loca-tion, near waterfront parks.



New on Market $1,195,000 8648 SE 76th Place. South End turn-key home you have been waiting for! Well-maintained, traditional 2 story stucco, 5BR including Master upstairs. Re-� nished hdwds throughout. Fully fenced yard, Blue-stone patios, mature landscaping and SO MUCH MORE!

Gloria Wolfe 425.922.7675Julie Mermelstein 206.819.5150


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Two free throws from Josh Stenberg seal Islander win


Stepping to the free throw line with Mercer Island and Sammamish tied 41-41 and less than a second remaining in regu-lation, Josh Stenberg said he only had one thing on his mind before shooting his first of two free throws.

“I was thinking, ‘money,’” Stenberg said. “I was think-ing I was going to make it. I was just staying positive.”

After drawing a crucial

Late free throws lift Islanders past Totems

Islanders rebound from Friday loss with win over Holy Names


A night after falling in the final seconds to Sammamish, Mercer Island girls basketball bounced back with a 56-46 win over Holy Names Saturday, Jan. 31 at Holy Names Academy.

Jess Blakeslee returned to action for the Islanders (12-6, 7-3) after missing the pre-vious game with a fatigue

injury, and led Mercer Island in scoring with 20 points, while Anna Luce had 12. Camariah King led the way for the Cougars (11-6, 3-1) with 17 points.

Mercer Island was close to making it two wins over the weekend, but suffered two crucial turnovers in the closing seconds of a 42-41 loss to Sammamish Friday night at MIHS.

With the Islanders inbounding at midcourt and leading Sammamish 41-40 with about 15 sec-onds to go, the Totems forced a steal and got a bas-

ket from Morgan Mincy to claim a 42-41 lead with nine seconds remaining. Sammamish forced another turnover on Mercer Island’s next possession with six seconds left, taking precious time off the clock before giving the ball back to the Islanders. Mercer Island got one final look, but didn’t appear to get a shot off before time expired.

After the game, Mercer Island coach Kaela Yuen shouldered the blame for the loss. She said with her team up a point, she was preparing her players to go

to the line.“The timeout we took

before that turnover, we expected them to foul, and I didn’t give [my team] the alternative version, so I’m putting that on me,” Yuen said. “As a coach, I need to make sure they’re prepared for all scenarios, and I think [the situation became] ‘Oh, they’re not fouling, so now what do we do?’ and I didn’t provide that for them. That’s a coaching mistake I need fix to for next time.”

Mercer Island girls split weekend games

Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoMercer Island’s Anna Luce (20) works her way to the hoop past Sammamish’s Promise Taylor Friday, Jan. 30 at MIHS. The Totems edged the Islanders, 42-41.

Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoMI’s Josh Stenberg (3) drives against Sammamish’s Vlad Yadevich Friday, Jan. 30 at MIHS. Stenberg sank two free throws with 0.8 seconds left to seal a 43-41 Islander win.

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MI boys swim wrap against Redmond


Mercer Island boys swim and dive wrapped its regular season with a win over Redmond Thursday, Jan. 29 at Redmond Pool. The Islanders topped the Mustangs in six of the meet’s 12 events.

Mercer Island won the 200 medley relay, with the team of Teddy Larkin, Andrew Fukuda, Ian Caldwell and Oliver Hoff finishing in 1:46.56. The team of Caldwell, Connor Vacca, Jimmy Markwith and Ford Witman won the 200 freestyle relay at 1:36.51.

Caldwell won the 50 free with an all-state time of

22.66 and was fifth in the 100 backstroke (1:03.04). Hoff won the 200 free (1:53.11), and Fukuda won the 100 butterfly (1:00.89).

Other top finishers for the Islanders included Jack Larkin finishing third in the 200 IM (2:16.46). Ricardo Pelle finished fourth in the diving event (171.3), Vacca finished fourth in the 100 free (53.23) and Nathaniel Nichol was fifth in the 500 free (5:41.29).

Mercer Island will begin KingCo tournament prelim-inaries at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at Mary Wayte Pool. Tournament finals will be at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at the UW Swimming Pool.


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foul in the game’s clos-ing moments, Stenberg sank both free throws with 0.8 seconds left in regulation to help send the Islanders past the Totems 43-41 Friday night at MIHS. Mercer Island improved to 14-5 on the season and 9-1 in the KingCo standings.

Stenberg scored the Islanders’ final five points, though his free throws were Mercer Island’s only points in the game’s final two minutes. Sammamish (14-4, 6-4) was amidst a 9-1 run down the stretch, with the Totems’ Michael Shinaul sinking two clutch free throws of his own, tying the game 41-41 with 19 sec-onds left.

Coming out of a time-out with the shot clock turned off, Mercer Island coach Gavin Cree said the Islanders were primarily looking to advance the ball beyond halfcourt.

“We were going to call another timeout, but we ended up breaking their pressure and we had an opportunity to kind of go,” Cree said. “I just decided to let Josh go for it and he made a really gutsy play

going to the hoop.”After finding daylight,

Stenberg said his objective was to stay aggressive and attack the lane.

“We were looking for a pick-and-roll with me up top and [Andrew] Pickles setting the screen, which works best for us,” Stenberg said.

Sammamish had one final opportunity, but suf-fered a turnover inbound-ing the ball on its final play. Stenberg led the Islanders in scoring with eight points, while Andrew Pickles and Sam Nordale each had six. Sammamish’s Vlad Yadevich led all scorers with 13 points, and Shinaul had

10 for the Totems.On an evening where

none of the Islanders reached double figures in scoring but still escaped with a win, Cree was happy his team was able to overcome a resilient Sammamish effort in a hard-fought contest.

“That’s a really good team over there,” Cree said. “Our two games could’ve gone either way [with] a couple plays at the end. Over at their place, we made some big shots at the end that sep-arated us. Here, we were up, they made a couple shots at the end to get close and Josh made the two free throws. I definitely expected it to be a close game.”

MI wrestling finishes second in KingCo

Mercer Island wrestling finished its season with a 42-39 win over Liberty Thursday, Jan. 26 at Liberty High School. The Islanders finished 5-1 in KingCo dual meets, good for sec-ond place behind unde-feated Bellevue and ending Mercer Island’s five-year run as league champs.

The Islanders scored wins in seven of the 14 matches against the Patriots, with Scott Lee (138) and Taylan Yuasa (120) both recording pins. Nic Meinzinger-Richards (160), Evan Condon (220), Dylan Majewski (285), Jamling Sherpa (106) and Jonah Andrews (113) all won by forfeit.

Mercer Island will begin postseason competition at the sub-regional tourna-ment at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Check mi-report-er.com for tournament details.

IMS soccer play-ers compete at

US Soccer tourneyIslander Middle School

eighth graders Ashley Rudd and Jordan Snyder were among 18 players from across the state select-ed by Washington Youth Soccer to the Elite Player Development (EPD) team for their GU14 age group.

The team represented Washington at the annual US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Region IV Championships Jan. 8-10 in Phoenix, Ariz. The Olympic Development Program (OPD) identi-fies a pool of players from which a National Team is selected for international competitions.

After earning wins against Hawaii (4-0), Idaho (8-0) and tying New Mexico (1-1) in the preliminary rounds, Washington advanced to the semifinal match, where they faced reigning cham-pions, California South. defeated Washington 2-0, scoring both goals in the second half of the match.

Snyder scored two goals during the tournament, and Rudd was part of a defensive unit that allowed only three goals through-out the weekend.

Snyder plays club soccer for Eastside FC, and Rudd plays for Crossfire ECNL.

Contributed PhotoIslanders Jordan Snyder, left, and Ashley Rudd were selected to the Elite Player Development (EPD) team.

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Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoGabriel Boucaud elevates past the Totems’ Kyle Tracy (3) and Michael Shinaul (20) Friday at MIHS.


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When Cliff Sharples and his wife, Lisa, first hatched the plan to start their next company, they were on a family ski trip at Crystal Mountain. They had already co-founded and sold Garden.com, and they wanted to get back to work-ing together.

Now with their latest business venture, an acqui-sition fund called Fexy Media, the Mercer Island couple is hoping to create the next big digital media company, and they hope do so from home.

Initially billed as Teneology, Sharples says that with Fexy Media, he hopes to own and grow the best digital brands in vari-ous consumer categories like food, health, fitness and lifestyle.

Much of Fexy Media’s investment strategy centers

around digital video, which Sharples believes is the for-mat that the next generation of consumers rely on for information.

“Our goal is for the prop-erties we own, we want to build them into the num-ber one brands in their category,” Sharples told the Reporter.

“When we look at com-panies for our portfolio, we’re looking at the oppor-tunity for us to add value by providing resources or capabilities they haven’t built in-house themselves or can’t afford to do as an individual company,” he said. “Here at the corporate office on Mercer Island, the team can provide additional resources and strategy capa-bilities that [the individual company] couldn’t do on their own.”

Prior to starting Fexy Media, the Sharples’ founded Garden.com in 1995, took it public in 1999 and sold it in 2001. Most recently, Sharples was COO of Cheezburger while his

wife was an executive at Allrecipes.

But in 2013, shortly after the sale of Allrecipes to Meredith Corporation, the Sharples’ left their jobs to travel around the world with their five children, touring Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

While traveling, Sharples began forming Fexy Media, engaging in Skype confer-ence calls from different parts of the globe.

Sharples said the fund has raised roughly $10 mil-lion and has between 35-40 employees, but couldn’t yet reveal what businesses Fexy Media has acquired.

“We have several more deals in the pipeline, and we’re waiting until the first series of investments is done and then we can talk about having a total portfo-lio,” he said.

The Sharples family has lived on Mercer Island for 10 years, and Cliff has kept active in education. He is a Mercer Island Schools Foundation board mem-ber, has served as Lakeridge PTA president and was also on the school bond com-

mittee. Fexy Media is currently

Mercer Island-based, and the Sharples hope to keep the company on the Island, but are still finalizing loca-tion details.

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the first place you think for a digital media startup, but it’s kind of a great undiscov-ered business place because it fits right in the middle of Seattle and the Eastside,” he said. “People working for our companies come

from all points of the Puget Sound area, and Mercer Island works as a perfect location for business.

“We’re hoping we can make it work, and it’d be great for us because we live here.”

With Fexy Media, MI couple hopes to create next big digital media company

Contributed PhotoCliff and Lisa Sharples (wearing shades) began their latest acquisition fund, Fexy Media, while on a year-long family trip. Above, they pose while visiting Zanzibar with children (clock-wise from top left) Otto, Wescott, Tuck, Jones and Yve.

Sammamish’s Montana Hagstrom led all scorers with 17 points and knocked down five 3-pointers for the Totems. Blumenstein had 11 for Mercer Island, and Taylor Krause had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Islanders were without their starting guard Blakeslee Friday and almost lost anoth-er starter in the first half against Sammamish. Julia Blumenstein left the game with an ankle injury early in the second quarter, but was

able to return after halftime.“The injury bug has bit-

ten us this season for sure, but we have a team that is capable of getting it done,” Yuen said.

“As a coach, you have to try and infuse the younger players with confidence that they can come in and do the job.”

Mercer Island wraps its regular season this week, hosting Lake Washington at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at MIHS, followed by the league finale against Bellevue at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at Bellevue High School.

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I am writing this from Durango. No, no, not from a Durango SUV, but from the charming Southwest Colorado town with a ski resort just up the road.

With the paucity of snow all over the Northwest, I decided a snow-seeking road trip was in order, and having just spent most of a week here, I am thrilled with what I’ve experienced. Durango itself is an authentic western style town, with great scenery, restaurants, a famous railroad, and not far from the Mesa Verde historical Anasazi dwell-ings.

But it was Durango Mountain Resort that drew me here. I needed to make some linked turns in the alpine, and I was totally inspired by what this mountain has to offer.

Here are some basics. The mountain, which used to be called Purgatory in prior years, sports a 2000 foot vertical rise, has nine chairlifts, on slope lodging, five terrain parks, and over 1300 skiable acres. I would be remiss in not mention-ing that the mountain scenery is marvelous, with the San Juan Mountains completely encircling the resort.

But when digging beneath the basic facts, you will find much more than expected. First of all, virtually every trail is tree-lined, making this a terrific option for skiing and rid-ing during times of limited visibility. And these runs are really long; you can ski from top to bottom with just one lift ride. The runs have varying pitch and direction, so you swoop left and right, and up and over many rises, so nothing is boring. Everyone I skied

with had huge smiles on their faces; it is a fun, playful mountain.

Lift lines? Never saw one. Apparently this is one of Durango’s calling cards,

as crowded conditions are scarce. And then there is the grooming. How do you spell excellent? The groom-ing isn’t just done down the middle of the trail, but right up to the trees, and even through tree islands. In a year like this one, with limited snow in the mountains, good grooming will make the difference between a marginal experi-ence and a good one.

The whole Durango Mountain Resort prides itself on being family friendly, so there are lots of kids programs. Compared to its Colorado cousins like Vail, Aspen and Telluride, Durango is reasonably priced. I’m not saying ski-ing is cheap, but you can achieve some savings over other resorts. I noticed that on Thursdays you can buy

a $49 lift ticket, a nice dis-count from the normal $79 rate. By the way, did you know a daily lift ticket at Vail now can cost $145?

One of the reasons that Durango is family friendly is due to having slopeside lodging options. The Purgatory Lodge and Village Center proper-ties have size options to fit even large groups, with up to 4 bedrooms if desired. However, there are only three places to dine at the base of the resort, not counting the two on-mountain daytime lodges.

So many visitors either cook dinner in the lodging kitchens, or plan on driv-ing 30 minutes down the mountain into Durango itself. If the dining options are limited at the mountain itself, the exact oppo-site is true for the city of Durango. This town lives way larger than it should based on its population, and the restaurant options are unexpectedly excellent, numerous and tasty.

The local population is very excited to see what the new resort owner, James Coleman, will be able to accomplish once the sale is completed later this sea-son. The mountain could really use at least one more high-speed lift to access the steeper terrain on the far backside, and Coleman says he has that improve-ment on his wish list. Stay tuned along with me; I’m going back.

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Camp registration is now openBy Reporter Sta�

Mercer Island’s Stroum Jewish Community Center is already prepar-ing for the season that many Islanders are looking forward to, now that football season is over. Registration for the J’s sum-mer camp, the largest Jewish camp in the Pacific Northwest, opened on Feb. 2.

The camp, for kids ages 5-16, has been operating since 1959 and is open to every-one regardless of religious affiliation. The J welcomed nearly 1,000 individual camp-ers in Summer 2014, said communica-tions and marketing director Sarah Tobis.

Sessions range from one to three weeks, and themes include sports, science, arts and crafts and specialty camps like pho-tography, survival/wilderness, Lego and film production. This year, Youth Theatre Northwest will help run the performing arts camp. The largest and most popular summer camp is Camp Kef. “Kef ” means fun in Hebrew.

Camp director Mark Rosenburg said he encourages families to sign up for the three-week sessions to “really foster a sense of community.”

“On Mercer Island, we have access to incredible facilities and parks,” Rosenburg said. “We’re outside for almost the whole day.”

Last year, camp adventures included “ice blocking” at Gas Works park, kayak-ing, hiking with rescue dogs at Rattlesnake Ridge, paint balling and having all-camp activities: a luau, color war and Israel Day.

“One of the key differentiators for us is our low counselor-camper ratio (1:4) to ensure camper safety, comfort and friend-ship-building,” Tobis said.

Camp content and activities are designed to inspire and teach universal values such as respect, helping others and welcoming everyone. Every Friday after-noon, campers and counselors gather for Shabbat and a song session, which fami-lies are welcome to attend. Thirty percent of summer camp families are from Mercer Island, Tobis said.

The J also provides opportunities for

high school and college students to gain job and leadership experience as staff members for the Welcome Desk, camp counselors or before and after school care-takers. The heart of summer camp is the dedicated and caring staff, Rosenburg said.

Many staff members spent their sum-mers as campers at the J before becoming counselors. Senior counselors have com-pleted at least one year of college. Junior counselors are 11th or 12th graders who have successfully completed pre-camp training programs. The J is currently hir-ing for these seasonal positions.

There are 10 percent discounts for first time campers and early registers before April 8. Camp scholarships and financial assistance are available.

The J will host a summer camp open house on March 28. Online registration is also opening for Fall 2015 at the J’s Early Childhood School.

“There’s something for everybody,” Rosenburg said. “There’s Jewish content, but the values are universal.”

For more information, visit www.sjcc.org.

Building community since 1959, it’s time for SJCC Summer camp

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PROBUS CLUB MEETING: 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Jim Zorn, the first quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, coached by Jack Patera, will talk about his football career and his expe-riences since then. For more, contact the Probus Club at 206-232-4019.

BOUNDARY COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING: 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, Islander Middle School library, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. The Mercer Island School District Boundary Committee will hold a public hearing of their final recommendation for elementary boundaries. Community members are invited to share ideas and comments directly with members. Comments may also be sent to MISD Chief Finance/Operations Officer Dean Mack at [email protected].

PAINT AND SIP - TU B’SHEVAT-STYLE: 6:30-9 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Spend the evening sip-ping wine, painting a Tu B’Shevat-themed painting, and socializing with other young adults. An artist will guide you through replicating the session’s featured painting step by step. All materials will be provided, including aprons, but you may want to wear something you won’t mind getting dirty. Price includes appetizers wine, and paint supplies. Must be 21 years of age or older to partici-pate. $30-36 per person. For more, contact Daliah Silver at [email protected] or call 206-388-0839.

THURSDAY | 5

SJCC EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10-11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. With cam-puses on Mercer Island and in North Seattle, the Early Childhood School at the Stroum Jewish Community Center welcomes all families – Jewish and non-Jewish – with children ages 3 months to five years. Part-time and full-day options are offered on a school-year, summer and year-round basis, as are a variety of enrichment classes for kids, ages 2-5. Please RSVP to save your spot. For more, contact Christy Nason at [email protected] or 206-388-0825.

FEBRUARY CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON: 12-1:15 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Mercer Island City Manager, Noel Treat, will be the speaker at the Feb. 5th luncheon meeting of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For reservations and more information, con-tact the Chamber office at 206-232-3404.

MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ART LEAGUE GALLERY - ANITA MILLER: Feb. 5-28, MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. View Miller’s work and learn more about Clarinets for Conservation. Miller will donate her portion of any proceeds from the sale of her art to Clarinets for Conservation. For more information about this non-profit, visit www.clarinets-forconservation.org.

MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ART LEAGUE GALLERY - SEE THE LIGHT EXHIBITS: Feb. 5-28,

MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. See how well-known Northwest artists use the illusion of light through shading and highlights to create the illusion of beauti-ful space and objects. All artwork is handmade and by local residents. For more info about the artists, visit www.mival.org.

MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE GENERAL MEETING: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Feb. 5, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. Monthly general meetings are the first Thursday of every month and open to the public. Discover what MIVAL does and meet many artists of all medi-ums. Become a member and make new friendships through visual arts. For more, visit www.mival.org.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: 3-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. This group provides support, education and resources for those persons caring for a loved one in the home, a facility or by long distance. Group meets first Thursday of the month and is facilitated by Betsy Zuber, MS, LMHC. Please contact Betsy prior to attending your first meeting at 206-275-7752 or [email protected].

MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL WINTER PLAY - “THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH”: 7-9 p.m., Feb. 5-7. MIHS Performing Arts Center, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. The MIHS drama program’s winter production of Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth” is a mixture of satire, farce, and drama, reminding its audience of the human ability to survive and rebuild, through even the worst circumstances. Advance tickets are $10, $15

at the door, $5 for seniors and children under 7 years. For more, contact Debbie Newell at [email protected] or call 206-275-9114.

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS: 7 p.m., Feb. 5, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Visually Speaking caters American Sign Language education to all. Increase signing skills while working with an instructor fluent in American Sign Language. Classes will take place Feb. 5 - March 12. Cost is $99. For more, contact Kellie at [email protected].

FRIDAY | 6

MERCER ISLAND BUSINESS NIGHT AT YTN’S ANNIE: 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Youth Theatre Northwest is host-ing a special VIP event for current and future spon-sors. There will be wine and appetizers with a little mix and mingling with YTN staff and board members begin-ning at 6 p.m., followed by a performance of “Annie Jr.” at 7 p.m. A backstage tour will take place after the show. Free event. For more, con-tact Jessi Wasson at [email protected].

WINTER CLASSICS ON FILM: “The Princess Bride” (Rob Reiner, 1987). 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, Aljoya Theatre 2430 76th Ave S.E. Presented by the Mercer Island Arts Council and host-ed by Aljoya. All films are introduced and have a Q&A led by film historian Lance Rhoades. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided courtesy of Aljoya. For more, contact Amber Britton at amber.britton@

mercergov.org or call 206-275-7864.

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MI PARKS AND REC DAY CAMP PROMOTION: Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of summer camps, including art, cooking, Legos, kayak-ing, music, sailing, sports and day camps for ages 3 and up. Register by calling 206-275-7609 starting Feb. 7. View the camp brochure online at www.playon-mercer.com.

TUESDAY | 10

LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY MEETING: 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, City Hall Caucus Room, 9611 S.E. 36th St. A quarterly meeting for Adult Family Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities on Mercer Island to discuss how to respond and recover from a disaster. For more, contact Officer Jennifer Franklin at [email protected] or call 206-275-7905.

MERCER ISLAND UTILITY BOARD MEETING: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. The Mercer Island Utility Board is an advisory board to the City Council on mat-ters regarding all utilities on the Island. The Utility Board meets, as needed, on the second Tuesday of the month. For more, contact Asea Sandine at [email protected].

WEDNESDAY | 11ARTS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 6:30-8:30 p.m.,

Wednesday, Feb. 11, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The Arts Council and Parks and Recreation staff provide community activi-ties such as art galleries, concerts and plays and liter-ary events as well as sup-port local artists with grants and acquire public art for the city. For more about the Arts Council, contact Amber Britton at [email protected].

INFANT/CHILD/ADULT CPR WITH AED: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, Main Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Sign up online at myparksandrecre-ation.com or via telephone at 206-275-7847. Cost is $25. For more, contact Jolene Judd at 206-275-7607.

EVENTS | ONGOING

THE ART OF PARENTING: 7:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 20 - Feb. 24, Friendship Circle, 2737 77th Ave. S.E. Suite 101. Drawing on three millennia of Jewish wisdom and skill-fully crafted into an enthrall-ing exposé addressing the unique situations parents face, The Art of Parenting will ensure that you have the know-how to navigate challenges, the tools to be effective, and the confi-dence to know you’re doing your best to secure your child’s future. You can enroll in one class or all six. RSVP: Call 206-FRIENDS (374-3637) or email [email protected].

ANNIE JR.: Jan. 23 - Feb. 8. SJCC Auditorium, 3801 East Mercer Way. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s

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13TH ANNUAL GIVING FROM THE HEART BREAKFAST: 7-8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. This annual fund-raiser is a show of support and celebration for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. MIYFS is here to help all Islanders - kids, teens, individuals, families and seniors alike. Register at www.miyfs.org or by calling (206) 275-7756.

MERCER ISLAND GUILD MEETING: 10-11:30 am, Friday, Feb. 20, Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club, 4120 86th Ave. S.E. The agenda includes plans, instruction and training in preparation for mailing day in March. The nominating committee will present the 2015-16 slate of officers. All members are urged to attend this important meeting. For more, contact JoAnne Jones at [email protected] or call 206-232-3903.

MERCER ISLAND WOMEN’S CLUB NEW MEMBER COFFEE: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, Starbucks (South-end), 8415 S.E. 68th St. The Mercer Island Women’s Club is a social and phil-anthropic organization that welcomes all women who are current residents of Mercer Island. Whether new to Mercer Island or a longtime resident, all potential new members are invited to participate. For more, contact Janice Bengston at [email protected].

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TODDLER STORY TIMES: Thursday, Feb. 5 and 12, 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES: Thursday, Feb. 5 and 12, 1 p.m. Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

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19. Join Nancy Stewart, children’s musician extraor-dinaire, and Linda Ernst, Mercer Island Children’s Librarian, for a special time for families to enjoy songs, stories and fun together.

SING WITH OUR KIDS – PAJAMA TIME: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24. Nancy Stewart and Linda Ernst will perform a special evening program for families filled with songs, stories and fun.

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STUDY ZONE: Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 11, 3 p.m. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volun-teer tutors. Proofreading help is available. Ask at the Reference Desk for location.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Voice your opinions on the programs and services the library offers. Come with feedback and bring your ideas to discuss. Eat pizza, too.

CHOCOLATE VALENTINE GIFT MAKING FOR TEENS: 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11. Pastry chef Laurie Pfalzer will dem-onstrate how to make choc-

olate gifts for Valentine’s Day. Ingredients and cooking supplies provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

LIGHTEN UP AND LEARN AT THE LIBRARY: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2:30 p.m. Come to the large meeting room and find out what’s going on this month. Create your own computer keyboard with MaKey MaKey kits, play around with circuits, mess with mixing oil and water, or make gifts out of duct tape.

EXPLORING RACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE - A CONVERSATION: Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m. In the charged atmosphere following the events in Ferguson, Mo., and else-where, communities can benefit from open conversa-tions about issues that can divide us, but also inspire us to come together. Come for a conversation that explores these issues in the context of our past, present and future as a nation. Food provided by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library. ADULTSMIND MATTERS - HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOB: 10:30

a.m., Monday, Feb. 9. Findings from research in Positive Psychology and Neuroscience demonstrate that positivity, gratitude and kindness are good for health and well-being. Rebecca Crichton, Executive Director, Northwest Center for Creative Aging will discuss tips and tools that can make people feel hopeful, happy and satisfied. www.kcls.org/mindmatters.

TED TALK “FINDING THE POSSIBLE IN IMPOSSIBLE”: 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9. Featuring a presentation from local Author Lori A. May. Listen, discuss and snack. Free event. RSVP to Ben Elliott at www.face-book.com or email [email protected]

OPERA PREVIEW - SEMELE BY GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759): Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. These free lec-tures, provided to increase enjoyment and appreciation of Seattle Opera produc-tions, will feature speaker Norm Hollingshead with recorded musical excerpts. COMPUTER CLASS - ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. Do you need extra

help on the computer? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give one-on-one assis-tance. No appointment nec-essary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis.

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CUPCAKES AND HAVDALAH: 5:30-7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7. The ECS and SJCC com-munities are invited to come together to celebrate Havdalah with cupcakes and cocoa. Snacks and des-sert will be provided, and gluten-free options will be available. Appropriate for kids of all ages. Free event. Please RSVP at 206-388-1990 or email Zach Duitch at [email protected].

JEWISH ART | CONTEMPORARY WOMEN: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. Female contempo-rary artists are contributing revolutionary ideas to the field of Jewish art. This presentation will introduce key artists, their exemplary works of art, and provide an important connection to

contemporary Jewish socio-cultural, political, and reli-gious issues. Cost is $5-$8. For more, contact Pamela Lavitt at [email protected] or call 206-388-0832.

SJCC MID-WINTER BREAK CAMP: Feb. 16-20. With a theme of “Around the World Week”, kids will explore a different culture and country each day, eat traditional food and play games. Before and after care are also available. Cost is $60-70 per day. For more, contact Daliah Silver at [email protected] or call 206-388-0839.

MINDFUL INTERACTIONS WITH YOUR BABY: Tuesdays, 9:45-11:45 a.m. This class provides an opportunity for parents to focus on estab-lishing an authentic relation-ship with their child through observation and interaction. Topics include develop-mental stages, positive discipline, play and learning, and sleep. Ages 6-12 months with parent/caregiver. Runs through March 2015. Cost is $180 for members; $216 for non-members. For more, contact Dana Weiner at [email protected] or call 206-388-1992.

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ClintonSandy beach!

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FreelandWhidbey Island

$2,250,000Sunlight reflects off of the waters that front this spec ia l i s land home. Rare 210 ft steel dock for your boat and pier fishing which is shared by only one neighbor #455424

Doug Shih 206-230-5364

Coupeville $900,000

Amazing property over- look ing Puget Sound w/sweeping views to the N & E of Camano & Mt. B a k e r . A l m o s t 3 a c w/170’ of beautiful waterfront. 3BR home w/soaring ceilings. #722479

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Auburn $255,000

This home has been remodeled to the point of GORGEOUS! 3 Bed- rooms, 2 full baths, 1650 +/- SF. All new double pane windows. All new k i t c h e n a p p l i a n c e s . #703503

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Bonney Lake. $195,000

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KirklandHoughton $1,085,000

Wake up to the l igh t dancing off of the lake & the Olympic mtns framing the Seattle skyline. Designed to take advantage of the views w/3 remodeled levels. #699431

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MercerTraditional $1,299,000

Your Own Manor House, 3350SF, 5BR, 2.75BA, Elegant Home. Leaded Glass, French Doors, Mstr Suite w/Spa BA, D e c k , G a r d e n s , B y Schoo l , Bus, Par k & Shopping. #631724

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Kingston-SHORT SALE-

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Real Estate for SalePierce County

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Real Estate for SaleSnohomish County

MukilteoHarbour Pointe

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MercerBuilder’s Own Hm

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ART DIRECTORSeattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publish- ing, Inc. has an immedi- a t e o p e n i n g f o r a n experienced editorial art director. The art director is responsible for the overal l design qual i ty and integrity of the publication. He/she must be able to conceptual ize and produce modern, sophist icated, and vi- brant design for covers, features, and editor ial pages. This individual must be an exceptionally creative designer who has experience commis- sioning high-quality photography and illustration, negotiating fees, clearing rights and managing a budget. The art director wil l work with and manage other designers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment so will need the ability to balance strong leadership with strong collabo- ration in order to thrive in a team environment. Ap- plicants must have a superior understanding of typography and expert- level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. Editorial design exper ience is a p lus. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to juggle several projects at once. Knowledge of PDF and postscript technology is beneficial. Other talents such as i l lustration or pho tography a re desirable, but not required.Sound Publishing offers competitive salaries and benefits including healthcare, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and sick t ime. Qual i f ied appl i - cants should send a resume, cover letter, and a few samples o f your work to: [email protected]

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CALENDAR ASSISTANT

Seattle Weekly

Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publish- ing, Inc. has an immedi- a t e o p e n i n g f o r a calendar assistant. This is a Part-Time position, working approximately 16 hours over 3 days per week. The calendar assistant will assist both the arts and music edi- tors in the creation and upkeep of Seattle Week- ly’s extensive events listings. He/she must be detail oriented, able to comb press re leases and onl ine calendars and manually transcribe mind-numbing information with great accuracy and gus to. A p roven ability to write succinct, lively copy is a must, as is a working knowledge of most art forms and fa- miliar ity with Seattle’s arts and music scenes, from the high-art institutions to the thriving underground. Obsessive knowledge about one or two particular disciplines (Appalachian folk songs and Kabuki, say) is not required, but is definitely a plus. If you have trou- ble meeting deadlines, don’t apply. Applicants must have a work ing knowledge of Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to juggle several projects at once. Qua l i f i ed app l i can t s should send a resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your writing to: [email protected]

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REPORTERT h e a w a r d - w i n n i n g w e e k l y n e w s p a p e r , North Kitsap Herald, in beautiful Poulsbo, WA, on the Kitsap Peninusla, has an opening for a general assignment reporter. We want a skilled and passionate wr iter who isn’t afraid to tackle meaty news stories. Ex- perience with photography and Adobe InDesign pre fer red. Appl icants must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must re- locate to Kitsap County. This is a full-time position that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, l i fe insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE. No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non-re- turnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to

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CIRCULATION MANAGER Redmond/

Bothell/Kenmore

Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Circula- tion Manager. Position will be based out of the Kirkland office. The pri- mary duty of a Circula- tion Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the as- s igned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, con- tracting and training in- dependent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service. Posi t ion requi res the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe man- ner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles w e i g h i n g u p t o 2 5 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to d e l i v e r n e w s p a p e r routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecu t i ve hours; to communicate wi th carr iers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must possess re l iable, in - sured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license. We offer a competitive compen- s a t i o n a n d b e n e f i t s package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested in joining the team at the Redmond and Bo- thell/Kenmore Repor t- ers, email us your cover letter and resume to:[email protected]

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Multi-Media Advertising Consultant

ISSAQUAH Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work for a company that offers uncapped earning oppor tunities? Are you interested in a fast paced, creative atmosphere where you can use your sales expertise to provide consultative print and digital solutions?I f you answered YES then you need to join the largest community news organization in Washing- ton. The Issaquah Re- p o r t e r , o n e o f t h e Eastside’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publish- ing, Inc. is looking for self-motivated, results- driven people interested in a multi-media sales career. This position will be responsible for print and digital adver tising sales to an eclectic and exciting group of clients. The successful candidate wil l be engaging and goal oriented, with g o o d o r g a n i z a t i o n a l skills and will have the ability to grow and maintain strong business relationships through con- s u l t a t i ve s a l e s a n d excellent customer service. Every day will be a new adventure! You can be an integral part of the Issaquah/Sammamish communities while helping local business part- ners succeed in their in print or online branding, marketing and advertising strategies. Whether their marketing footprints are in Issaquah/Sam- mamish, all around the Eastside, King County or Western Washington - you have the opportunity to help them with their success. Professional sales experience necessary; media experience is a definite asset but not mandatory. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-active part in helping your clients achieve business success, please email your resume and cover letter to:[email protected]

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Multi-Media Advertising Consultant

SEATTLE Be a part of the largest commun i t y news o r - ganization in Washing- ton ! Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work in an environment which offers uncapped earning opportunities? Are you i n t e r e s t e d i n a fa s t paced, creative atmosphere where you can use your sales expertise to provide consultative pr int and digital solutions? If you answered YES to the above, then we are looking for you! Seattle Weekly, one of Seattle’s most respected publications and a division of Sound Publish- ing, Inc. is looking for self-motivated, results- driven people interested in a multi-media sales career. This position will be responsible for print and digital adver tising sales to an eclectic and exciting group of clients. As par t o f our sa les team you are expected to maintain and grow ex- is t ing c l ient re la t ion- ships, as well as develop new client relationships. The successful candidate wil l also be goal oriented, have organizational skills that enable you to manage multiple deadlines, provide great consultative sales and excellent customer service. This posit ion re- ce ives a base salar y plus commission; and a benefits package including heal th insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Position requires use of your personal cell phone and vehicle, possession o f v a l i d W A S t a t e Dr iver ’s L icense and proof of active vehicle insurance. Sales experience necessary; Media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-active part in impacting your local bus inesses ’ f inanc ia l success with advertising solutions, please email your resume and cover letter to:[email protected]

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Dogs

AKC CHOCOLATE Lab Puppies. 4 males, 4 fe- ma les. Da te o f b i r th 11/13/14. English style with blocky heads. Moth- er’s side: NFC/AFC. Sire side: pointing lab with multiple master hunter b a ck g r o u n d . G r e a t hunters, fami ly members. Great temperament and love of water. Blacks avai lable also. References with more pics available. $800 limited registration.sassygirlkennels.com [email protected] 360-827-2928,360-304-2088

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AKC DOBERMAN puppies. Red & rust. Born January 2nd, 2015. Up to date on shots. Health guarantee. Parents on s i te. Raised in fami ly setting. (6) males, (3) fe- ma les. Ask ing $800 . Cash or trade only. 253- 315-0475AKC POMERANIANS: 1 gorgeous, l i t t le black male pup, White mark- i n g s , 3 m o n t h s o l d , $400. 1 adult Parti Pom, male, $400. All shots & wormed. So adorable, parents on site. Perfect fo r Va l e n t i n e ’s D ay ! More puppies coming soon!! 253-886-4836

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups $800. CKC and AKC parents with OFA ce r t i f i ca t ion . Wr i t ten health guarantee. First shots, wormed & vet clearance. Ready Febru- ary 6th. Call Mark 360- 463-2485.

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AutomobilesFord

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Pickup TrucksChevrolet

2005 DODGE RAM 1 ton Cummings Turbo d iesel 4WD. 6 speed stick shift. 189,000 mi. Features goose neck hitch and Rino l ining. New brakes, calipers, ro- tors, U-joints & batteries. Selling to upgrade. One owner. Asking $28,500. 360-631-6089.

Pickup TrucksToyota

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Snoqualmie Ridge $535,000Gorgeous Murray Franklyn resale. 4BR home features an open � oor plan with gourmet kitchen, S/S appliances, granite slab counter, hdwds. Close to trails & TPC. #72719

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Whidbey Island $2,250,000Sunlight re� ects off of the waters that front this special island home. Rare 210 ft. steel dock for your boat and pier � shing which is shared by only one neighbor #455424

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New List! $1,600,0002015 completed Classic Federal-Styled residence de� ned with contemporary � air. 4BRs + den/guest suite and extra 3/4 bath, hardwoods on main and stairs. #729786


Auburn $255,000This home has been remodeled to the point of GORGEOUS! 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1650 +/- SF. All new double pane windows. All new kitchen appliances. #703503


For Rent – MI $4,500/MONorthwest Contemporary, 4BR, 5BA home located on a quiet cul-de-sac of 13 homes. Oversized window in front of house brings lots of light & makes house very bright. #733287


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SHORT SALE $164,200This cute Bremerton home sits in a quiet, charming cul-de-sac. Gas heat & gas � replace in living room. Dining room w/slider to deck out back. #616673


Alki $534,950Distinctive Live+Work, 1BR+Bonus+Work Space, 2 1/4BA Townhome. Built Green. Rooftop deck. Multiple townhomes avail-able, call for details! #671103


-SHORT SALE- $234,000Private drive ends at this cozy 3BD/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945


Traditional $1,299,000Your Own Manor House, 3350SF, 5BR, 2.75BA, Elegant Home. Leaded Glass, French Doors, Mstr Suite w/Spa BA, Deck, Gardens, By School, Bus, Park & Shopping. #631724


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FOX ISLAND $727,0003 bdrms|3.5 baths|3 car garage|2.4+acres. Stunning landscaping! Large master bed-room with sauna. Beautiful wainscoting thru-out. View. #689298

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SHORT SALE $239,900Lovely Seabeck rambler in excellent condi-tion. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Tiered media room for movies or the big game! 3BR/2BA #725432


SHORT SALE $230,000Great Federal Way location, close to shopping, restaurants, I-5, Paci� c Highway, SR-18. Pellet stove in basement. Large covered deck, patio. 4BR/1.5BA. #657061


New Listing! $1,389,000Natural setting, w’side 4BR/3.5BA home fea spacious living & dining, gour-met kit/family rm, butler’s pantry, mas-ter suite w/spa BA, amazing den/of� ce + rec room. #727541

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