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Katie Metzger/Staff Photo Resident Michael Finn takes the podium at the first public meeting of the Mercer Island Listening Tour on Sept. 24. Sound Transit’s Jennifer Lemus and Eric Beckman, along with Mercer Island Mayor Bruce Bassett and WSDOT Secretary Lynn Peterson, sit in the front row of the audience to listen to concerns.

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Public input will continue but stakeholder group will not be reconvened

By Katie [email protected]

Future work on the Town Center visioning and code revi-sion should be done by city staff and a joint Planning/Design Commission, before going back to the Council for approval, consul-tant Karen Reed recommended at the Sept. 21 City Council meeting.

There has been a lot of pub-lic input to date, but the process began in 2014 when Development Services Group (DSG) staff, with East Coast-based urban planning consultant Seth Harry, want-

ed to do a simple code revision to address gaps in the building height incentive program. The public engagement process was incrementally expanded as Town Center collided with pushback on the city’s allocated growth targets and the proposed Hines project and Park and Ride on Luther Burbank’s “Kite Hill.”

The latest step was the publica-tion of an interim report based on the input of a 42-person stake-holder group. They discussed retail strategy, streetscapes and parking, but could not reach con-sensus on building height limits, density or growth targets.

“The dialogue has become increasingly politicized … and hit a point of diminishing returns,” Reed said. “The issues that remain

are binary. Either you’re OK with the growth targets or you’re not. You’re OK with five-story build-ings or you’re not.”

With a goal of “timely adop-tion,” as the Town Center vision-ing has delayed the city’s adop-tion of its Comprehensive Plan update and caused the council to implement a year-long morato-rium on downtown development that will likely be extended again in November, Reed said that the city’s Town Center Liaison Group (TCLG) should soon be disbanded and the stakeholder group should not be reconvened, with work handed back to city staff while public engagement continues.

Three of the council challeng-ers — Tom Acker, Salim Nice and Traci Granbois — were on the stakeholder group, advocating an “Island before region” perspective.

The candidates they will run against in November — incum-bent Mayor Bruce Bassett, Wendy Weiker, who was also on the

Town Center work handed back to city

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A new ‘hands-off ’ approach to recess safety at Mercer Island ele-mentary schools was short-lived after drawing ire from local com-munity members.

Elementary school parents were sounding off through social media about ‘hands off ’ recess, which didn’t allow students to put hands on another student while at play during recess, meaning students couldn’t play the popular child-hood game of tag.

The district officially “reinstat-ed” tag Friday, Sept. 25.

“Although the plan was focused on keeping students safe, it lacked stakeholder participation

Parents sound off on tag ban

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Walk for women’s equality

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day today, Sept. 30. Islanders are invited to enjoy after-work weather and join the city and the League of Women Voters for a special walk event at 5:30 p.m. at Mercerdale Park.

Artist opening and reception at MIVAL

Celebrate the sixth anniver-sary of the Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) at the gal-lery with members and guest artist, David N. Jayne.

The opening will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 at MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E.

Homecoming paradeAt 4:30 p.m., the MIHS march-

ing band, cheerleaders and class floats, will depart from the corner of 77th Avenue S.E. at S.E. 32nd Street in the Town Center for the homecoming parade.

Preview glass pumpkins at YFS open house

Join the city’s Youth and Fam-ily Services (YFS) department from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 for its first open house.

Sip apple cider, tour the Lu-ther Burbank building and get a sneak preview of the hand-blown glass pumpkins by Joni Johnson and Roberta Wyde.

Paws on Patrol returns Oct. 1

Go to City Hall at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 for a Paws on Patrol training, and learn how to prevent crime in your neighbor-hood.

Register on the city’s website or call Officer Anna Ormsby at 206-275-7932 for more informa-tion. No dogs allowed at this session.

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and support,” a post on the Mercer Island School District website stated.

Though admitting the district may have made the wrong call with its new recess approach, Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano expressed frustration with how dialogue on the matter came about.

“I am deeply disap-pointed that a social media campaign was used to express dissatisfaction with a school or district policy rather than initiating con-tact with the school princi-pal or me,” Plano said in a statement. “We clearly made the wrong call to restrict students’ interactions with each other in such a way that garnered this storm of protest. Our families entrust us with their children to educate them in our public schools, and we would hope that when we differ on an issue, we first try to resolve the disagreement together.”

The school district had recently adopted the chang-es and new expectations

regarding playground safe-ty. Lakeridge Elementary administration addressed the matter in an email to parents, sent Wednesday, Sept. 23, saying the policy was meant to ensure stu-dents’ physical safety.

Lakeridge administrators planned to meet with all students in their classrooms to discuss the safety rea-sons for ‘hands off ’ and to share other ideas for play at recess. The school also encouraged other non-con-tact games for the kids, such as wall ball, foursquare and hopscotch.

But parents weren’t quick to accept the new approach to recess. STAR MI, a Facebook group created to support ‘tag’ at Mercer Island Schools, accumulat-ed nearly 350 members less than 24 hours after parents were sent the email regard-ing ‘hands off ’ recess.

“Our group believes ‘tag’ and other child-led games encourage independence and much needed activ-ity,” the group listed in its description. “Our group wants to bring back ‘tag’ to Mercer Island schools.”

A post on the MISD web-site responded to the com-munity backlash, stating “there is not a ban on tag” and that the new approach stemmed from incidents involving student contact last spring that resulted in fighting and injury.

“Our hope has always been and continues to be an expectation that students respect others’ personal space,” the post read.

Plano addressed the mat-ter at the regular School Board meeting Thursday, Sept. 24. He said the approach has been used by other schools around the country.

“It’s regretful that what seemed to be a well-inten-tioned desire to help protect kids has taken a life of its own,” he commented to the board.

Plano said he went to the Lakeridge PTA meet-ing Thursday, answering questions about ‘hands off ’ recess and agreed to form a parent committee, which would provide an oppor-tunity for parent feed-back regarding recess and unstructured play.

Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoElementary students at Island Park enjoy recess time Monday, Sept. 28. After the school dis-trict implemened a new ‘hands off ’ approach to recess this year, students could no longer play the popular childhood game ‘tag,’ causing uproar among parents. District officials “reinstated” tag to Mercer Island schools on Sept. 25.

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Do you think tolling on I-405 will alleviate traffic problems?ISLAND TALK

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To say that the Mercer Island School District got “tagged” over its decision to adopt a “hands off” approach to recess play at elementary schools is an

understatement.The decision, which meant that children couldn’t play

‘tag,’ prompted a social media campaign to overturn the move and got national attention.

Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano acknowledged that the district made the wrong call, but Plano is right that oppo-nents first should have approached the district about their concerns.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with play and games that involve children touching each other. The issue, of course, is when the touching gets too rough.

Teachers are wise enough to see when this happens and step in to instruct children about correct behavior. After all, isn’t this what schools do?

A Park-and-Ride gain but tasks remain

A plan by Sound Transit to reserve some parking at busy transit lots should be good news to Island residents.

The Mercer Island Park and Ride facility is one of those places and a sore issue to residents trying — and often fail-ing — to find a place to park.

The plan, which could be place by fall of 2016, will offer reserved parking permits to those who frequently carpool to the lots. The permits could be available to solo drivers by late 2016 or early 2017.

That’s not the only issue of concern to Island residents. Vision Mercer Island has listed many, including permanent access to I-90 HOV/HOT lanes for all Mercer Island traffic to or from Seattle and I-405, permanent exemption from tolls and congestion pricing on I-90 and sufficient Mercer Island dedicated parking capacity at the Park and Ride lot.

What’s needed now, according to the group’s executive director, Lori Otto Punke, is for the City Council “to nego-tiate fiercely and find win-win solutions.”

Those on, or running for the City Council, need to pre-pare themselves for the tough task that lies ahead.

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To the editorDon’t shoot the messenger

We should be thanking Traci Grambois for bringing clarity to what is in front of us.

The report from the city of Mercer Island mini planning session June 27 shows that the annual revenue growth is not keeping up with the annual

expenditures.When were we all to be told about

this by the current council members? After the election?

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substantial results for the community, including prevent-ing I-90 tolling, prioritizing public safety and ensuring the council continues to partner with the school district to keep our children safe and healthy. She has become known for her collaborative approach and keen reasoning.

I also know now, after working with her in recent years, that Debbie’s deep integrity guides her deliberations and decisions, and accordingly set her apart in these times of divisive politics.

Please join me in supporting Debbie Bertlin for City Council.

Alan MerkleFormer Mercer Island Mayor

MIHS alumni support Granbois There are two MIHS graduates running for City Council

Position 7, but only one that Islanders support — Traci (Cassan) Granbois.

I have had the opportunity to observe one of Mercer Island’s most loyal residents take on the challenge of run-ning for City Council. I have had the pleasure and oppor-tunity to personally know Traci since our preschool days at Country Village Day School through graduating with her in the Mercer Island High School Class of 1996 to present day. Traci’s love and admiration for Mercer Island is readily apparent by her commitment to enriching and enhancing this community.

Traci’s honest, pragmatic and hopeful insight into the Island community’s problems and needs, along with her willingness to examine the issues and listen closely to the public’s questions and concerns will allow her to be an effec-tive and powerful addition to Mercer Island’s City Council.

I am writing today to express my support for Traci’s cam-paign and I implore other Islanders to support Traci in the upcoming election. Please join me and the alumni listed below who support and endorse Traci Granbois for City Council Position 7. The best way to show your support for Traci is to vote for her in the election and spread the word of the value of her abilities in improving and sustaining Mercer Island’s legacy.

Traci is proudly endorsed by the following MIHS alumni and many more: Aaron Cohen, Alex Milkie, Ali (Warden) Sighieri, Allen Hovsepian, Alyson (Bonar) Lopez, Angela (Baker) Stugren, Ann Dingwall, Anneke Robertson, Brittany (Jacobs) Santiago, Caroline Mercado, Catherine (Yi) Pak, Conner Webster, Curt Cassan, David Schwartz, Denise Mraz, Duane Santora-Grenier, Dylan Ehreth, Elizabeth (Duncan) Huber, Erin (Fields) Levenson, Hillary (Griffiths) Schilling, John Georvasilis, Jordan Lott, Joy Dunning, Karen (Knapper) Lodato, Katie (Eyre) Welch, Katherine (Cleveland) Heron, Kelly Conway, Kelly (Sullivan) Wynn, Laurie Lehman, Lena Christensen, Lesley (Lovell) Poole, Margot Dutton, Michael Wiseman, Mike Elfandahl, Nick DiJulio, Oliver Maron, Patrick Wiseman, Sara Coe, Sarah Sullivan, Sarah Walters, Simon Kaufman, Tami (St. George)

Shinn, Todd Cassan, Tonya (Kusak) Ruf, and Tracy Conway.

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Bertlin thoughtful, objective, outgoingI am voting to re-elect Debbie Bertlin to City Council

because she is thoughtful, objective, intelligent, articulate, unflappable, independent and outgoing.

As a conscientious citizen, Debbie attended the King County Library Service (KCLS) public meeting concerning updating our library early in January 2014. Subsequently, starting in late January 2014, Debbie spoke before the KCLS board several times to reinforce Mercer Island’s opposition to the destructive KCLS renovation plans.

Before all meetings she did her homework, explored the various viewpoints, determined her position, considering what would be best for Mercer Island, and was respectful and articulate in expressing her conclusions.

In a similar manner, as a member of a council committee, she rejected Sound Transit’s bus intercept proposal, declar-ing that placing a bus intercept on Mercer Island was not acceptable.

During a City Council study session in June, Debbie clearly and successfully advocated that the city staff improve their efficiency and effectiveness by employing appropri-ate best business management practices, which she then explained.

Debbie was a strong supporter of the council’s Town Center Citizen Engagement Process when it was approved in February. And, later this summer, she expressed her dis-appointment when the process was suspended.

Other than improving Mercer Island to be a better place to live, Debbie does not express a philosophical viewpoint as the basis for resolving Mercer Island matters. She listens to citizen thoughts and ideas, weighs the options, as any good manager would, and arrives at the best practical solu-tion that benefits Mercer Island.

I have worked with Debbie’s opponent as part of the Town Center Stakeholder Group, and she lacked problem-solving skills Debbie consistently demonstrates. Debbie’s opponent spoke against the concept of showing any cen-trally located public plaza on Town Center plans, such as on the Walgreens property. Debbie, herself, has no personal or family interest in the future of our Town Center, and I’m sure will continue to work on behalf of all Islanders, rather than the interests of a limited few.

The overwhelming majority of Debbie’s campaign finan-cial support comes from on-island contributors. In con-trast, more than 50 percent of contributions to her oppo-nent’s campaign fund come from off-island, making me puzzle over why “off-island interests” would be anxious

about Mercer Island politics.We need Debbie’s calm and her inclusive insights and

experience on City Council to help lead us to an improving future.

Bart Dawson

MICA facility will provide benefitsWith regard to Dr. Swenson’s Sept. 25 letter, Mercer

Island Center for the Arts (MICA) is much more than a “private group.” It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation formed by a group of Mercer Island residents for the pur-pose of building and operating an arts center for the benefit of the community.

The MICA facility will not infringe upon any current use of Mercerdale Park. The western slope, with its trails and stairway, will remain wooded and intact. The walkway around the great lawn of the park will remain in place, as will the pergola, the children’s play area and the skateboard park.

The MICA building would replace the abandoned recy-cling center. It also would encompass a portion of the Northwest Native Garden to the south of the recycling cen-ter, which is currently overgrown and not well maintained.

The Northwest Native Garden would be smaller as a result of the MICA project, and MICA has undertaken to re-landscape and improve this area. Wooded paths and benches would continue to be part of the Northwest Native Garden.

It concerns me that opponents continue to state that the proposed lease between MICA and the city of Mercer Island will be for $1 per year. This ignores a very important por-tion of the lease, which provides that, in exchange for use of the land, MICA will provide public benefits to the commu-nity, including public restrooms, storage and other facilities needed by the Mercer Island Farmers Market, an outdoor covered performance area as part of the building that would face out toward the park, and classroom and performance spaces with preferential scheduling for the city.

And finally, it is within the purview (and indeed is a regu-lar part of the job) of elected officials to make decisions as to the use of public property for community purposes. An advisory vote conducted at taxpayer expense every time citizens have heartfelt and reasonable disagreements about an issue would be an expensive and inefficient way to gov-ern. Those City Council members and candidates who are willing to step up and secure the public benefit that MICA offers are to be commended.

Suzanne ZahniserMICA Board member


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stakeholder group, and incumbent Councilmember Debbie Bertlin, respec-tively, say they will take a more regionally collab-orative approach. Current Councilmember Mike Cero said that the upcoming general election will be a “strong barometer” for how the public feels about future growth and development in the Town Center.

Acker criticized the transparency of the vision-ing process, saying it was “severely flawed” and had a “predetermined outcome” that promoted transit-ori-ented development at the expense of resident’s quality of life.

To offset some effects of development, the Council decided earlier this year to discuss imposing impact fees for schools, parks and transportation. Reed said that a traffic study in Town Center is still needed. DSG Director Scott Greenberg said that study would cost $14,000, and recom-mended additional expen-ditures for vision graphics ($17,000) and code graph-ics ($15,000). The current development code, written in 1994, does not include these types of graphics.

Bertlin recommended that the city also conduct a

feasibility study, which Greenberg said could cost anywhere from $5,000 to $25,000, to ensure that the visioning “is not just an academic exercise” and will result in an implementable plan.

Seth Harry & Associates wrote initial code and developed graphics for the stakeholders to review, but it is unclear with Harry’s involvement will be going forward. City Manager Noel Treat said there could be cost savings in continuing the architectural drawing process locally.

Reed, with City Sustainability and Communications Manager Ross Freeman, will make sure the public is informed and the website is kept up to date. They will also pro-vide monthly updates to the Council.

There will be a public input session “early in the process,” Reed said, along with public hearings to give feedback to the Planning and Design Commissions.

The Council voted 6-1 to accept Reed’s recommenda-tions, with Cero voting no.

For more, visit the city’s Town Center visioning web-page: http://www.mercergov.org/Page.asp?NavID=3058.

Lee awarded for work on "Lock It or Lose It"

The City Council recog-nized Islander and social marketing expert Nancy Lee for volunteering her time and skills to help the Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) with a burglary prevention cam-paign.

Lee looked at five years of crime data and came up with “Lock It or Lose It,” an initiative geared toward reminding Islanders to lock doors and windows when they leave their homes. About 41 percent of residential burglaries on Mercer Island involved unlocked entries, and about 65 percent occur during the day.

YFS to host open house on Oct. 4

The Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) Foundation Board of Directors invites the entire community into the halls of the his-toric Luther Burbank Administration Building (2040 84th Avenue S.E.) on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2-4 p.m.

Bring family or friends, sip apple cider and tour the building while learning about its history and cur-rent use as city offices, and as a home for many Youth and Family programs, such as the Food Pantry, counseling and many other community services.

There will also be a sneak

preview of the season's hand-blown glass pump-kins made by local artists Joni Johnson and Roberta Wyde, available for sale; pumpkin carving demon-stration with acclaimed Master Carver Russ Leno; mini-pumpkin decorating for children; and of course, the legendary playground.

MIYFS, established in 1973, is committed to pro-viding, coordinating and advocating for affordable, high quality human ser-vices for all. The MIYFS Foundation was found-ed in 1989 to support and enhance the work of MIYFS through fundrais-ing efforts. Please direct questions to Sari Weiss, or call 206-275-7756.

JayMarc applies to short plat for three new homes

Island-based developer JayMarc Homes applied to the city to short plat a section of the property occupied by Congregation Shevet Achim at 8685 S.E. 47th St.

This subdivison was a condition of the Jewish congregation purchas-ing the property that for-merly belonged to the First Church of Christian Scientists.

In order to help raise enough capital to make the purchase, Shevet Achim planned to sub-plat and sell three housing lots on the westernmost edge of the property, to be developed by JayMarc.

City staff said that no

public comments regarding the proposal were received. No building permits have been filed yet, meaning the homes will be subject to school impact fees.

Those fees, about $14,000 for single-family dwellings, go into effect on Oct. 14.

Volunteers need-ed for pedestrian and bicycle count

The eighth annual 2015 statewide bicycle and pedestrian count is this week.

The data collected helps inform the planning for better bicycling and walk-ing policies, projects, and funding in Washington state.

Mercer Island still has many open volunteer spots open: Tuesday, Sept. 29; Wednesday, Sept. 30; and Thursday, Oct. 1.

Count times are 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Learn more at bikeped-count.wsdot.wa.gov.

New Island Crest Park trail bridge completed

The city’s Parks Open Space crew recently fin-ished construction on the Island Glen Bridge, a 27-foot span over a small creek that provides for trail access between the neighborhoods around Island Crest Park and West Mercer Way.

In 2013, after a tree fell on the original wooden bridge, structural rot was discovered — a temporary repair allowed time for funds to be allocated for the new replacement struc-ture.

The new construction makes use of steel, concrete, and fiberglass building materials that collectively give the bridge a projected life span of 100 years. The project was completed with help from Alliance Steel Inc., McDowell Northwest Inc., Swenson Say Faget, and Parks Open Space Staff.

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City of Mercer Island/Contributed PhotoA 27-foot bridge at Island Crest Park was completed last week, replacing a structure that was damaged in 2013.

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Sound Transit’s ‘Listen To Mercer’ tour kicks off

Katie Metzger/Staff PhotoSound Transit planner Elma Borbe explains ideas for traffic mitigation to Island residents at the public meeting held Sept. 24 at the Community Center.

Islanders say that mobility is key to quality of life


About 200 people, includ-ing many elected officials, attended Sound Transit’s first public meeting of its Board-approved “listen-ing tour” to hear concerns about the impacts that East Link light rail and the I-90 center lane closure will have on the ability to get on and off Mercer Island.

Mayor Bruce Bassett and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Secretary Lynn Peterson sat in the front row of the meeting, along with about a dozen Sound Transit staff members and representa-tives from King County Metro. Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci, King County Councilmember Jane Hague, 41st District State Rep. Tana Senn and many Mercer Island City Councilmembers and chal-lengers were also in the audience.

“We needed a big turn-out,” Bassett said. “This is an important community moment.”

Bassett said that before the center lanes close, the city and the transit agencies need to work to understand traffic flow on the Island and improve access to pub-lic transportation.

There were more than 30 speakers, with many saying they support the efforts of newly-formed community group Vision Mercer Island. The group aims to educate citizens about transporta-

tion challenges, given the Island’s “unique geography” and “long-standing contrac-tual rights.”

“It was impactful to hear from diverse voices: resi-dents (new and decades long), small business (Island Books, Lice Knowing You, RKK Construction, etc), longtime Island workers who live in other parts of the region, and Islanders who work in the region (as life-saving doctors, innova-tors at Amazon) and more,” said Lori Otto Punke, the executive director of Vision Mercer Island.

Punke said it was “very clear that Islanders expect the City Council to negoti-ate fiercely and find win-win solutions.”

One commenter said that Mercer Island is facing “almost a perfect storm” of issues, and one suggested an interesting, but expensive, solution: to build another lid over I-90 and the pro-posed light rail station, and build a bus turnaround, parking garage and pedes-trian walkway on top of it.

Other suggestions were more specific. Sound Transit is proposing to build traffic lights near Town Center as part of traf-fic mitigation measures, but one Islander asked that they consider roundabouts instead. Others advocat-ed for improved lighting around the transit center, as it can feel unsafe to walk in that area at night.

There were many com-ments that mobility is critical not only for Mercer Island residents, but also for employees. A teacher hired at the Stroum Jewish Community Center had to turn down a job because of traffic. Businesses charge

a “Mercer Island premium” for services because the city is inconvenient to reach, one resident said. Mercer Island also needs better bike safety and less noise pol-lution, according to com-menters.

Some said that East Link was “a failure from the beginning” and argued that self-driving cars may soon make the train sys-tem irrelevant. Others said they were excited about the prospect of an improved regional transit system, but said that there needs to be a better way for Islanders to access it. Park and Ride spots are limited, so the idea of a shuttle running from the south to the north end of the Island was proposed.

One idea is already hap-pening: permit parking at the Mercer Island Park and Ride, which is one of the busiest in the area. The program, which the Sound Transit Board approved on Sept. 24, will be in place for carpoolers by fall of 2016, and guarantees that at least 50 percent of parking spac-will remain free and avail-able for transit riders with permits on a first-come, first-served basis. Transit customers must have and use a valid ORCA card to apply for a permit.

Those who did not speak at the podium were encour-aged to submit a paper com-ment, go online or attend a drop-in session.

Sound Transit represen-tatives said that, “all com-ments will be considered equally.”

For more, see www.soundtransit.org/mercer-island-listening-tour, and follow the conversation on social media with hashtag #Listen2Mercer.

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Catherine Ann Sullivan HatchCatherine Ann Sullivan Hatch was

born in August of 1935 to Joseph and Josephine Sullivan of Oceanside, New York. She graduated in 1953 from Oceanside High School, and spent a year at the University of Bridgeport before switching to secretarial school. She worked and lived in New York City for a while before moving back to Long Island. In 1958, she met an Air

Force airman from Bellingham, Washington, named David Hatch, who was stationed on Long Island. David talked Cathy into giving him her phone number, and six months later they were married at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Oceanside.

The next year David was honorably discharged and they moved west, � rst to Bellingham where they had their � rst child, Linda, and a year later to north Seattle, where their sons Je� rey and Thomas were born. Cathy worked at Boeing and later, with David, at Puget Power, but when David got a job as an engineering sales representative, they moved to Mercer Island in 1970. They were both involved in many of their children’s activities, including soccer and ski school, and Cathy was the president of the PTA at Mercer View, and even started a scholarship program in the mid 1970’s.

Cathy worked at several di� erent secretarial services, as well as for an architect on the Island, until, in 1981, their 14-year- old son Tom was diagnosed with cancer. Cathy quit her job to care for Tom full time, driving him to appointments, or staying with him while he was in the hospital for treatment. Tom died of complications from a bone marrow transplant four months after his diagnosis.

After Tom’s death, Cathy took some time o� , but eventually she began working at Farmer’s New World Life on the Island as a secretary, and later as the Supervisor of O� ce Services. She retired after 19 years, in 2001, and in 2012 she and David decided to sell their Mercer Island home to move closer to their children and grandchildren in Renton.

Cathy loved to garden, and grew beautiful roses at their Mercer Island home. She also enjoyed travel, and visited Europe several times with her sister, took a cruise to Alaska, and made multiple trips to Hawaii and New York. Her last trip was to New York in 2014, where she visited family and some favorite spots of her childhood.

After a gradual decline in health over the last three years, Cathy passed away at UW/Valley Medical Center on September 8, 2015. She is survived by her husband, David; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Alan Halvorson, their children, Caitlin and Christian, and son and daughter-in-law, Je� and Laura Hatch, and their children, Michael, Joseph, Jeremy, Nathaniel, David, Johnny, Carina and Steven, all of Renton.

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Mitchell A. VazquezMitchell A. Vazquez, age 46,

died suddenly and unexpectedly on September 13, 2015 at his home in New Canaan, CT.

After attending Lakeridge and South Mercer Junior High, Mitchell was graduated from Mercer Island High School in 1986 and Stanford University in 1990 with honors and distinction.

Mitchell loved football and started playing with the Mercer Island Boys

and Girls club when he was in the � rst grade and continued through high school. His team was undefeated in his senior year at Mercer Island High School with Mitch receiving nomination for Scholar Athelete.

After his Stanford graduation, Mitchell worked in the investment banking department of Merrill Lynch in New York City, which eventually led to a successful entrepreneurial career in the � nancial industry. Mitchell was active in philanthropy, including substantial gifts to the Multiple Myloma Research Foundation, to Americares which provides disaster relief to stricken areas around the world and to The Smile Train Foundation which provides free cleft surgery to children in developing countries.

Mitchell was a loving father to Clark, Gage and Trey Vazquez, life-partner to his � ancée, Pamela Chiesi and step-father to her daughters, Samantha and Sabrina. He is also survived by his mother, Cindy Vazquez of Ohio and his brother, Rick

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CITY OF MERCER ISLANDNOTICE OF

POSSIBLE QUORUM Notice is hereby given that there may be a quorum of the Mercer Island City Council at the October 6, 2015 Utility Board meeting. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers (9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA). King County will be making a presentation regarding a large sewer project they are planning for Mercer Island. The City Council will not be taking action on any City business during this meeting.

Allison SpietzCity Clerk

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on September 30, 2015. #1419143.

CITY OF MERCER ISLANDORDINANCE NO. 15C-18

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LAND, WASHINGTON amending micc 19.11.110(B) (6) to change public parking requirements for new mixed use or nonresidential development in the town center.

Ordinance No. 15C-18 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meet- ing on September 21, 2015. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795.

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SEPTEMBER 15FRAUD: An Island man who lives at the 4400 block of 88th Avenue S.E. said that an unknown suspect used his credit card information to make unauthorized pur-chases.

THEFT: An Island woman at the 4200 block of 89th Avenue S.E. reported that her information was used to open credit with Sprint cellular.

SEPTEMBER 16FRAUD: An Island man at the 7400 block of S.E. 71st Street said his credit card number was used to make two purchases. He believed the card was skimmed.

FRAUD: Three fraudulent charges were discovered on credit card of an Island man at the 2600 block of 77th Avenue S.E., for a loss of $3,500.

FRAUD: An Island woman at the 2000 block of Faben Drive said a fraudulent credit account was opened in her name, for a loss of $3,800.

PROWLING: An Island woman at the 4300 block of 91st Avenue S.E. reported that her unsecured vehicle was entered and her glovebox drawer was forcibly entered, but nothing was taken.

SEPTEMBER 17INFORMATIONAL REPORT: An Island man found a wallet near 78th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 30th Street.

FRAUD: A $3 charge was made using the credit card information of an Island woman who lives at the 9000 block of East Shorewood Drive, without her permission.

SEPTEMBER 20SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: An Island man and woman at the 7700 block of Sunset Highway reported a series of strange occurrences at their apartment, leading them to believe the apart-ment was entered unlawful-ly over the weekend. There was no report of theft and no suspect information.

PoliceBassett has integrity, intelligence

As we debate the multitude of citizen concerns this election season, one ques-tion keeps emerging: Which candidates have the integrity and intellect to lead, and the tenacity to negotiate results that bet-ter our island? To me that answer is clear and that’s why I support Bruce Bassett for re-election.

Since moving here with his family 12 years ago, Bruce has not only served eight years on council, and as mayor, but also has brought his training as a Dartmouth engineer and dogged determination to bring people together to multiple Mercer Island boards and commissions including the Mercer Island Design Commission, Arts Council, Parks and Recreation sub-committee, Utilities board and the Mercer Island School District’s 21st Century Facilities committee.

Regionally he has served on the King County Regional Transit Commission, Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board and the Suburban Cities Associations.

His resume is impressive and so are the results he has achieved on our behalf. Because of Bruce’s leadership, I-90 tolling has been defeated, our roads are safer, our public safety is improved and city finances are sound. We are fortunate Bruce has cho-

sen to dedicate his experience and exper-tise to public service in our community and should return him to City Council.

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Balducci brought ST to Island to hear concerns

As a longtime Mercer Island resident and commuter, it was great to see the city of Mercer Island, WSDOT and Sound Transit host an open house at the Community Center on Sept. 24 to hear Islanders’ grow-ing concerns about the implementation of light rail and modifications to the I-90 bridge. The meeting (and parking lot) were packed and many residents spoke about the same concerns I have about off-islanders filling up the MI Park and Ride, “loss” of the HOV lane and the use of Mercer Island as a primary “bus hub” for the entire Eastside.

This meeting only happened because of Balducci’s advocacy at the Sound Transit board. Claudia attended the entire meeting, listened attentively and took notes. We’re lucky to have leadership from local Sound Transit board members like Claudia. She did the same as a leader in Bellevue’s suc-cessful negotiation of an implementation plan for light rail in that city. We’ll be luckier still if she wins election to the King County Council this fall. Please vote for Claudia so we will have a strong voice that looks out for Mercer Island interests in this challenging process ahead.

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Phyllis Morrison Baer 1925 - 2015

Phyllis Elizabeth Morrison Baer took � ight into eternal life on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Her spirit is carried on by her four children, seven grandchildren, her brother, James Morrison, and an extended family of friends from all walks of life.

Always eager to learn more and live more, Phyllis was a lover, a � ghter, a student and a teacher who radiated a brilliant light.

Born May 20, 1925, Phyllis was put on this earth to � y. The middle child of � ve, she grew up on a farm in Lynden, WA. She began dreaming of becoming a pilot at a very young age, received her � rst pilot’s license at the age of 17 and, including parachuting, took every opportunity to be in the air.

Smart as a whip and always quick to stand her ground, she attended Washington State University in Pullman. Her great interests were physics and music.

After joining the US Army, where she worked as a link trainer, she became a stewardess for Pan American Airlines. Her preferred mode of transportation to the airport was her Harley Davidson motorcycle. She continued to � y privately. During this period of time, she and fellow stewardess, Dottie Simpson, navigated a small boat down the Yukon River.

At Pan Am she met pilot Charles Royal Baer, whom she married in 1951. Together they had four children, Jaimi, Stevan, Kimberly and Michele.

After having raised her children, Phyllis returned to the world of aviation with a vengeance. She became a � ight instructor and a test pilot, competed in air races and had numerous cross-country adventures, both solo and with her many pilot friends.

In 2002, she met her dear friend, Arnold Brotman. Together they shared great senses of humor and wonderful travels.

Known amongst her grandchildren for her famous homemade juice and jams, Phyllis was an ever-present light in their lives. Whether she was teaching them to swim or play tennis, bribing them with peanut butter and ice cream or � ying them to Bellingham for a breakfast adventure, she never failed to put a smile on their faces or a sweet treat in their grubby paws.

As an Army veteran, an accomplished pilot, an acclaimed � ight instructor, an avid tennis player and, most importantly, a � ercely devoted mother, she was never one to say, “my work is done.”

She is at peace now that she has taken � ight once again, leaving us all with a piece of her heart, her courage, her strength and her wings.

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District asked what it’s willing to give up for elementary Spanish program


Mercer Island superin-tendent Dr. Gary Plano says there are no fatal flaws to kill the school district’s initiative of introducing world languages in ele-mentary schools.

The question is what are those within the district willing to give up for it to happen.

Plano presented the Mercer Island School Board with several scenar-ios for board members to weigh over as they decide how to move forward on the elementary world languages initiative at its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 24.

“This still looks very fea-sible, it looks like this can work,” Plano said. “It can work, even with a number of scenarios if the board should choose to move [school] start times.”

Plano and MISD assis-tant superintendent of learning Fred Rundle worked on creating drafts of a master schedule fit-ting a Spanish Language Program (SLP) into the elementary calendar. The program would consist of approximately 80 minutes per week, divided into three classes. It would be oral instruction, not writ-ten, and no homework would be assigned.

Plano said district administrators don’t antic-ipate any lost instructional time from the subject areas of math, reading or sci-ence. Planning time would actually increase for teach-ers from 30 minutes daily to 40 or 45 minutes. Plano said the ability to get more minutes of foreign lan-guage during the school day might be had by look-ing into scenarios where students have language as a separate classroom experi-ence, possibly building lan-guage into PE and music.

The instructional day would need to be length-ened by 20 minutes, but the total length of the teacher workday, 7.5 hours, would remain the same.

Bell times of course would need to be altered if the district chooses to adopt the SLP, and Plano presented the board with three scenarios to make it work: 1) Begin elementary

schools at 9:10 and end at 3:50, keep the same sched-ule at the middle school and start school later at the high school, potentially at 8:30. 2) Have staggered ele-mentary start times at 8:40 and 8:50, ending at 3:20 and 3:30, with no sched-ule changes at the other levels. 3) Begin elementary schools at 8:20 and end at 3:00, start middle school at 9:10 and end at 3:35, and begin high school at 8:40 and end at 3:40.

But there are plenty of voices already dissenting to such schedule changes, and not just those from the clamorous band crowd. Athletics and other extra-curricular groups would also be impacted. During public comments, MIHS senior drill officer Gilda Afifi made an impassioned case for keeping the high school’s drill program intact amidst schedule changes.

The drill team competes with other teems for gym space, so it is afforded time during 7th period to practice, Afifi said. If that practice time is lost, team members will have to choose between drill and their other commitments.

“This team is my family,

and I know if our practice time during 7th period is taken away, our team will slowly start to collapse,” she said through tears. “What’s a fun, memorable high school without a solid spirit group?”

Board member Adair Dingle, an advocate for later start times and elementary world lan-guages, said she appreci-ated feedback about the impacts later start times would have on the music program. She called ele-mentary world language exposure “critical” to stu-dents, and mentioned the national research support-ing the positive effect of later school times on ado-lescents.

“It is a change, but I believe it can go forward,” she said of changing start times, mentioning the dis-trict’s last change of bell times. “Eleven years ago, it was a bigger change and it worked out.”

Board President Brian Emanuels reminded those attending Thursday’s meeting that there would be several more meetings and opportunities for pub-lic input before a decision on the initiatives would be made.

World languages require tradeoffs School briefsSchools welcome 300 new families

Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano welcomed 300 new families entering the Mercer Island School District this year. While the number may seem large at first glance, Plano assured it was noth-ing out of the ordinary.

“We projected more stu-dents than we have. We’re up over last year’s student enrollment, but not up as many as we thought,” he said. “Overall, it’s a slow, steady increase.”

Plano discovered the number when he requested the address list for new fam-ilies to send letters welcom-ing them to the district.

Last September, MISD welcomed 282 new families, and 261 in September of 2013.

Board approves levy measures

The Mercer Island School Board approved both the capital projects and tech-nology levy and the trans-portation levy measures at the board’s regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 24. The cap-ital projects and technology levy, which is a replacement levy, will provide a total of

$38,431,348 over six years for facilities improvements and technology expenses at a tax rate of $2.72 per $1000.

The transportation levy, a one-year levy for $750,000, will go toward replacing school buses as they depre-ciate, as well as funding the district’s first propane-fueled bus.

Board members also approved two interlocal agreements with the city of Mercer Island. One allowed the city to collect impact fees for new residential develop-ment on behalf of the dis-trict. The other allowed for staffing of counseling ser-vices at the five schools in the district, which includes three full-time elementary mental health school coun-selors, one middle school mental health counselor, one high school mental

health counselor, one high school drug and alcohol specialist and one part-time middle school drug and alcohol specialist.

Board supports action on McCleary

Receiving a request by the Network for Excellence in Washington Schools (N.E.W.S.) to join its effort and enforce the mandates of the McCleary decision, the School Board moved to sup-port a resolution requesting that state officials promptly and fully comply with the Supreme Court’s orders in the McCleary case.

“I think we’ve had many discussions at this table about the need for the state to step up and fund educa-tion in Washington, and I think we’re unanimous that McCleary is at least going to help with that process,” board member Pat Braman commented.

Nine running for Council to appear at Chamber forum

The program for the Oct. 1 Chamber of Commerce luncheon is a candidate forum, where issues related to the future of the Town Center including density, parking and transit, will be discussed.

Tom Acker, Bruce Bassett, Debbie Bertlin, Jane Meyer Brahm, Traci Granbois, Salim Nice, Jeff Sanderson, Wendy Weiker and Dave Wisenteiner will give five-minute statements, with no time for debating or questions.

The meeting will be held in Mercer Room at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

Luncheon cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members and members with-out reservations. Deadline for reservations was Tuesday, Sept. 29. Call the Chamber office at 206-232-3404 with questions.

See www.mi-reporter.com for a recap of the luncheon.

Acker releases candidate statement; will not accept off-Island contributions

Tom Acker filed to run for City Council Position No. 5, which is currently held by Bruce Bassett. Acker said he will not accept any campaign funds from Political Action Committees or those who have not lived on Mercer Island.

According to his campaign statement, released to the media on Sept. 4, Acker

and his wife grew up on Mercer Island and moved back to raise their three boys.

The parks, sense of privacy, ability to commute to off-Island jobs and public schools were critical factors in their deci-sion.

Earlier this year, Acker pulled together a grass roots initiative and formed Save Our Suburbs (SOS) to encourage public input on the proposed Park and Ride at Luther Burbank.

He then turned his focus to other City Council initiatives requiring commu-

nity engagement, like growth in the Town Center.

“Major initiatives need input, manage-ment and guidance. Islanders have a right to guide the development of their community and demand meaningful compensation for their

part in regional initiatives (like loss of the center lane on I-90),” he said. “The lack of analytical research and impact studies combined with the inclination to fast-track projects like paving Luther Burbank, sup-porting major density developments, and encouraging Sound Transit to locate a bus station and turn-around on the north end convinced me to run for City Council.”

He said his goal is “to preserve the char-acter of the Island while encouraging local businesses, services and the arts to flourish,” and put resident’s needs before regional interests, which “will require strong leader-

ship and negotiation skills going forward.” See Acker’s full statement at www.mi-

reporter.com or visit www.ackerforislanders.org for more information.

County Council candidates announce endorsements

Candidates for the King County Council, District 6, announced new endorsements.

Incumbent Jane Hague has been endorsed by three members of the Bellevue City Council: Deputy Mayor Kevin Wallace, for-mer mayor and current Councilmember Conrad Lee and Councilmember Jennifer Robertson.

Challenger Claudia Balducci has been

endorsed by Washington Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club, the state’s larg-est environmental advocacy organizations. Balducci is the mayor of Bellevue.

District 6 includes the communi-ties of Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Beaux Arts, Woodinville, and Yarrow Point.

Voter’s forum set for Oct. 14The Reporter and the League of Women

Voters will host a candidate forum for both the School Board and City Council races on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Stroum Jewish Community Center.

The program starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Arrive early to sign in.


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Pending

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Frank CeteznikClaudia Allard Mark Anderson Tim ConwayDebbie Constantine Betty DeLaurenti

Jimmy PliegoAndrea Pirzio-BiroliSandra Levin Julie MermelsteinGloria Lee Brad Noe Tony Salvata

Mark EskridgeShawn Elings Lou Glatz Lori HoldenHelen HitchcockCraig Hagstrom Dieter Kaetel

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Premier Vashon $4,995,000 Waterfront Vashon, WA. Unique in style…timeless in design…a custom remodeled, 3.33 acre, park-like estate o� ers a rare opportunity to capture 385’ of premier waterfront on Quartermaster Harbor. � is 4BR/4.25BA masterpiece awaits!


Artisan Crafted Charm $4,690,0003061 69th Ave SE. A special opportunity in location, quality, design & view presents itself with this 5BR/4.25BA home. Sited on a private street, on Island’s Northwest side, this home has Nantucket charm and true artisans had a hand in every detail.


Unique & Exquisite $3,688,000 English Country Styling5026 Butterworth Rd. Elegant & whimsical 4BR/4.75BA home features stunning views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. Top quality � n-ishes throughout, 75’ of low bank waterfront & much more makes this an exceptional residence.


Luxury Meets Lifestyle $2,998,0001477 Mukilteo Lane, Mukilteo. Beautiful Mediterranean style 5BD/7BA dream home w/ spectacular Puget Sound & Mtn views. Vaulted Ceilings, high tech sound system, home theater & game room, artist studio & more. Over 8550 sq.ft. of custom built classic opulence.

Nina Li Smith 206.669.8983www.johnlscott.com/ninalismith /88979

Craftsmanship $3,195,000& Quality3010 61st Ave SE Unit Lot 1. Gorgeous, thoughtful crafts-manship & quality in new construction! RKK Construc-tion presents this 5BD/5BA home designed w/ the nos-talgia & spirit of the East Seattle neighborhood in mind. Old world styling, covered porches, lg. level yard & more!


Timeless NW Classic $1,895,0002436 62nd Ave SE. Opportunity awaits to fully customize the � nishes in this 4BR/3.5BA home. A Distinctive NW Classic close to 3 lakefront parks. Minutes to I-90. Estimated completion Dec. 2015.



Dash Points Best $2,289,0006901 Water St. NE, Federal Way. Luxury & privacy in gated 5BR/5.75BA custom built waterfront home. 180° views of Puget Sound & Olympic Mtns. Gourmet kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite counters, stately master suite w/ private balcony, � replace & jetted tub, and MORE!

Sandra Levin 206.949.2845Nina Li Smith 206.669.8983

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Sensational in $1,098,000Sandhurst10511 NE 44th St, Kirkland. Sensational 3BD/3.5BA home in Sandhurst! Gorgeous, open & airy remodel w/ 5-star master suite & extra large master bath. Level grassy play area & garden beds. Den could be 4th bedroom. 2+ garage.


Close-in Island $396,000Living7930 SE 34th St #313. Live comfortably in a quiet, convenient 2BD/1.5BA downtown condo. Oak cabinets in kitchen & washer/dryer in unit. Close to shopping, parks and area amenities. Park-like entry to complex across from Mercerdale Park.


New on Market $598,50012221 Meridian Ave N, Marysville. Beautiful & spacious 4BD/2.5BA Buchan designed home situ-ated on 1+ acre corner lot in the sought after Aspen neighborhood. 3 car garage + fenced RV & boat parking area.


New on Market $450,0001415 2nd Ave, Unit 2106, Seattle. PREMIER LOCATION! Beautiful 21st � oor Newmark Tower 1BD/1BA condo. Recently remodeled throughout. Open, light & spacious feeling w/ deck o� living room & bedroom. Guest suite, 24/7 concierge & more!


New on Market $500,00014460 157th Pl. SE, Renton. Spectacular 4BD/4BA single story home rests on level land-scaped lot. Stunning 2012 redesigned kitchen, dining, living, family, o� ce & mud rooms to in-corporate a blend of indoor & outdoor entertain-ing spaces.


MI Rental $3,700/mo4609 88th Ave SE. Fantastic opportunity to live in the heart of the Island. 4BD/2.5BA home has been completely remodeled. Rent includes water & yard service. Great layout, storage & space. Don’t miss it!

Sandra Levin 206.2845www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/34213

Mid-Century Cape $399,800Cod Classic4549 12th Ave S, Seattle. 3BD/1.5BA Mid-Century Cape Cod Classic home in a quiet location. Freshly painted. West facing deck, lots of garden space, de-tached garage & security system. Easy access to Maple-wood Park, downtown Seattle, shopping, & freeway.


Rambler $989,000w/ Lake View! 7435 91st Ave SE. � e perfect combination, an updated rambler with a lake view! Spacious level � oor plan features open concept kitchen, vaulted ceilings, hardwood � oors, privacy! 4BD/2.25BA. Close to schools, shopping & trails.

Cindy Verschueren 206.909.4523www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/46962

High Bridge Estate $950,00016405 208th Place SE, Monroe. Perfectly situated 4BR/3BA Country Estate w/sweeping views across the valley to the Cascades. Stunning living areas, gorgeous outdoor settings including Koi pond, 6 car garage & more make this home a Must See!

206.232.8600www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com

Great Estate-Size Property $1,950,0004117 83rd Ave SE. Great estate sized property w/ a solid 4BR/2.25BA home with several updates. Vaulted ceiling in Living & Dining rooms, mas-ter on main & separate apartment in basement. North End location w/views of Lake WA, the Olympics & the city.


Pending

Pending

Ready to Build $1,249,0008159 W. Mercer Way. A VIEW to in� nity and beyond! Gorgeous wide open Lake Washington & Olympic mountain panoramic views. � is 19,000+ sq.ft. lot is already short platted & ready to build. � e perfect site for your dream home.


Coveted Westside $2,140,000Views 5045 88th Ave SE. Gourmet kitchen, large movie room, 2 decks & more enhance this 4+BR/3.5BA home designed to capture light & entertain. Enjoy spectacular Lake & Mtn. views from this coveted Westside location.

Sandra Levin 206.949.2845www.mercerislandsbest.com

Quaint Capitol $889,000Hill Home 1315 E Spring St, Seattle. Modern conveniences enhanced by vintage details with formal entry, high ceilings, elegant living & dining rooms, full guest bathroom on main level. 3BD/2BA home w/o� street parking & basement w/separate entrance. Move-in Ready!

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/85281

Over ½ Acre. $1,479,000Spectacular Views! 4546 Forest Ave SE. What a neighborhood! Over a half acre on Forest Ave w/ Lake Washington views. Value is in the land. Large building site w/ great privacy. Bring your builder or architect & let the fun begin!


The Jewel $1,535,0002449 63rd Ave SE. � e Classic Homes is proud to showcase the “Jewel” built by high end builder Aspen Homes NW. Traditional architecture meets a modern � oor plan in this 3BD/2.75BA home. Lavish � nishes. Convenient location.



Superb Location $995,0007446 85th Pl. SE. Fantastic 5BR/2.5BA MI Estates home sits privately o� street. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, 2 � replaces, & remodeled baths. Large & pancake � at yard w/ mature landscaping, garden paths, & raised beds. Walk to shops, co� ee, & Country Club.


Pending

Great MI Estates $1,225,000Location8515 SE 72nd St. Beautifully updated 4BD/3BA home in a superb location; only a short walk to schools, parks, MICC & shopping! Remodeled kitchen w/lg granite island & SS appliances opens to entertainment deck. Master on main.


Pending

Charming MI Rambler $998,000 4224 94th Ave SE. Charming 3+ bedroom rambler w/ convenient north end location. Walk through a double door entry & feast your eyes on oversized living & dining rooms as well as walls of windows. Galley kitchen opens to family room…great for Game Days.

Lou & Lori 206.949.5674www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/89285

Pending

Captivating Views $ 1,788,0008112 SE 44th St. Best View category! Leo Fischer designed 6BD/3.25BA NW contemporary home. Soaring ceilings, walls of windows, hardwood � oors and 3-car garage on a dead-end street.

Cindy Verschueren 206.909.4523www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/ 54181

Landmark Villa Condo $359,950 3030 80th Ave SE #210. 2BD/1.75BA move-in ready, end unit condo in sunny Landmark Villa! High ceilings, � replace, deck with territorial western view. Close to Starbucks, Shopping, Bus. Quick commute to Bellevue or Seattle.

Cindy Verschueren 206.909.4523www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/cindyv

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Erik Krause/Contributed PhotoMercer Island wide receiver Griffin Kane runs out of room against the Juanita defense Friday, Sept. 25 at Juanita High School. The Rebels beat the Islanders, 51-6.

Juanita capitalizes as Mercer Island drops second league game


On a misty evening in Kirkland, Mercer Island football fell 51-6 to Juanita High School in a game marred by injuries and turnovers.

The Islanders, now 0-2 in league play coming off the wrong end of a 56-0 blow-out against Bellevue, battled until the end, but need to learn how to better handle adversity, coach Brett Ogata said.

“Bad things are going to happen, so it’s how we react to that and respond to that,” he said. “Tonight, we didn’t really handle it well, and that causes problems. It’s a

Turnovers costly as Rebels down Islanders

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MI water polo overcomes Sammamish for first winIslanders explode for 20 goals after 0-3 start


Still winless after opening the year against three of last season’s top four teams, Mercer Island boys water polo earned its first win of the season in emphatic fashion, hammering Sammamish

20-3 Thursday, Sept. 24 at Samena Swim and Recreation Club.

The Islanders were out and at their opponents, scoring seven goals in the opening period. Eight players registered goals for Mercer Island throughout the contest. Erik Raisys and Ford Witman each scored 4, while Kirk Robinson and Conner Vacca each recorded hat tricks for the Islanders.

The game marked the first time the Islanders reached double fig-

ures in scoring as a team this season.

The MI water polo team was still searching for its first win head-ing into the team’s rivalry game against reigning state champs Bellevue two days prior at Mercer Island Country Club. Though the Islanders showed at times the drive that earned them a third-place fin-ish at last year’s state tournament, the reigning champion Wolverines left Mercer Island still seeking for

that first win. Behind four first-half goals from

Cameron Hayes, Bellevue claimed a six-goal halftime advantage and held off a second-half Islander rally to beat Mercer Island 12-8.

“It’s early in the season. We’re going to play Roosevelt, Curtis and Bellevue again,” Mercer Island coach Andrew Smith-Jones said after the Bellevue loss. “There are a lot of things we did really well, there are some things we didn’t

do very well, but we can work on those and build on those positive things and see what we can con-tinue to do.”

Mercer Island’s only lead of the contest came on the first goal of the game, with Ford Witman put-ting the Islanders ahead 1-0. Hayes responded, scoring two goals to claim the lead for the Wolverines. After Sammy Vacca tied the con-

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Prep sports calendarWednesday, Sept. 30• 4 p.m. Cross country vs. Interlake/Lake Wash-

ington (at Luther Burbank Park)• 7 p.m. Volleyball at SammamishThursday, Oct. 1• 3:30 p.m. Girls swim and dive at Juanita (at

Juanita Pool)• 3:30 p.m. Boys golf vs. Liberty (at Twin Rivers

Golf Course)• 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis vs. Juanita• 7 p.m. Volleyball at Juanita• 7:30 p.m. Girls soccer at LibertyFriday, Oct. 2• 7 p.m. Football, Homecoming vs. Liberty

(Parade at 4:30 p.m.)Monday, Oct. 5 • 3 p.m. Boys golf at Interlake (at Tam OShanter

Golf Course)• 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis at LibertyTuesday, Oct. 6• 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis vs. Lake Washington• 7:30 p.m. Girls soccer at Bellevue• TBD Boys water polo at Shorewood

Check KingCoAthletics.com for schedule updates.


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test with 2:32 left in the period, Bellevue closed the quarter with goals from AJ Rossman and Jess Hainze to lead 4-2 after one.

The second quarter was all Bellevue, as the Wolverines

exploded for five goals, getting two each from Hayes and Zach Rossman to lead 9-3 at the half.

Mercer Island upped its offen-sive intensity after the break, as the Islanders rallied for four goals in the third quarter, with Witman, Conner Vacca and Nic Lacrampe all finding the back of

the net. A goal from Erik Raisys pulled Mercer Island within two with 1:28 left in the third. But a deep shot from Hayes with one second left beat the buzzer to give Bellevue some added breathing room, leading 10-7 heading into the final period.

Mercer Island again pulled within two on a goal from Conner Vacca with 2:53 left to go, but couldn’t score the rest of the way. Hayes and Zach Rossman would provide added insur-ance for the Wolverines to ensure the win.

Hayes led Bellevue with six goals, while Zach Rossman recorded a hat trick for the Wo l v e r i n e s . R a i s y s , Witman and Conner Vacca

each scored twice for Mercer Island, while Hunter Peshkin reg-istered 14 saves in the net.

In the losing effort, Smith-Jones said he was encouraged by his team’s added intensity and defensive effort in the game’s sec-ond half.

“We allowed nine goals in the

first half. They’re on pace to score 18 goals, thats absurd,” Smith-Jones said. “We end up holding them to 12 [goals] with two in the final minute, that’s great. You can see the huge difference there. Our defense was leading into our offense, and that was a huge posi-tive.”

Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoMercer Island’s Conner Vacca looks for his shot against Bellevue Tuesday night at Mercer Island Country Club. Bellevue beat Mercer Island, 12-8.

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BY THE NUMBERS

BOYS GOLFMonday, Sept. 21

Juanita 191, Mercer Island 199at Wayne Golf Course

Individuals (top five) — 1. (tie) Zach Evens, MI, 35; Devin Andrews, J, 35; 3. Alec Robson, J, 37; 4. Tanner German, J, 38; 5. Bligh Bjarnason, MI, 39.

GIRLS SOCCERMonday, Sept. 21

Mercer Island 5, Juanita 1at Mercer Island High School

Juanita 1 0 — 1Mercer Island 2 3 — 5

Juanita — Zoe Thomas 17:00. Mercer Island — Namya Malik (Taylor Krause) 9:00; Jordan Snyder (Mary Elise Lovejoy) 31:00; Jordan Snyder (Camryn Steiner) 56:00; Camryn Steiner (Piper Casey) 67:00; Mary Elise Lovejoy (Taylor Krause) 79:00.

Thursday, Sept. 24Mercer Island 3, Lake Washington 2

at Lake Washington High SchoolMercer Island 0 3 — 3Lake Washington 1 1 — 2

Mercer Island — Kate Miller (Mary Elise Lovejoy) 41:00; Olivia Morris (Taylor Krause) 63:00; Taylor Krause (Jordan Snyder) 65:00.Lake Washington — Gracie Sturdevant (Anna Henderson) 15:00; Anna Hender-son (Sakky Yoshiba) 42:00.

BOYS TENNISThursday, Sept. 24

Mercer Island 7, Interlake 0at Mercer Island High School

Singles — Brandon Wong, MI, def. Matthew Hur, I, 6-0, 6-1; Jake Bethards, MI, def. Jake Larson, I, 6-1, 6-3; Caden Conder, MI, def. Dylan Milligan, I, 6-2, 6-2; Zach Chew, MI, def. William Chen, I, 6-2, 6-1.Doubles — Elliott/Anderson, MI, def. Wesley So/Kevin So, I, 6-0, 6-1; Bethards/Wong, MI, def. Mohammed/Van Draanen, I, 6-0, 6-1; Tang/Chen, MI, def.

Liu/Baldino, I, 6-1, 6-0.

VOLLEYBALLMonday, Sept. 21

MI def. Lake Washington 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 26-24)

at Mercer Island High SchoolMercer Island — Jemma Yeadon 12 kills, 8 digs, 1 block, 4 aces; Natalie Robinson 4 kills, 6 digs, 2 aces, 4 blocks, 25 assists; Adara Hamilton 6 kills, 3 digs, 1 ace; Kelly

Behrbaum 5 kills, 5 aces; Tess Hendelman 11 digs, 1 ace.Lake Washington — No individual scores reported.

Friday, Sept. 25MI def. Holy Names Academy 3-0

(26-24, 25-20, 25-22)at Holy Names Academy

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Mercer Island — Kelly Behrbaum 6 kills, 1 ace; Tessa Fisk 4 kills, 4 blocks; Adara Hamilton 7 kills, 9 digs; Tess Hendelman 20 digs; Natalie Robinson 6 kills, 8 digs, 3 blocks, 38 assists; Helena Shield 3 blocks; Jemma Yeadon 17 kills, 14 digs, 2 blocks, 2 aces.Holy Names — No individual scores reported.

BOYS WATER POLOTuesday, Sept. 22

Roosevelt 7, Mercer Island 3at Mercer Island Country ClubBellevue 4 5 1 2 — 12Mercer Island 2 1 4 1 — 8

Bellevue — (Goals) Cameron Hayes 6, Zach Rossman 3, AJ Rossman 1, Jess Hainze 1, Mario Abdel Shahed 1.Mercer Island — (Goals) Conner Vacca 2, Erik Raisys 2, Ford Witman 2, Nic Lac-rampe 1, Sammy Vacca 1; (Saves) Hunter Peshkin 14.

Thursday, Sept. 24Mercer Island 20, Sammamish 3at Samena Swim and Recreation Club

Mercer Island 7 3 4 6 — 20Sammamish 1 1 1 0 — 3

Mercer Island — (Goals) Erik Raisys 4, Ford Witman 4, Kirk Robinson 3, Conner Vacca 3, Sam Nair 2, Carson Coe 1, Jacob Guedel 1, Sammy Vacca 1; (Saves) Hunter Peshkin 2, Cole Nielsen 1.Sammamish — No individual scores reported.

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growing process, and we’ve got to grow from it and get better.”

A bright spot came in the second quarter, when Jackson Caputo intercept-ed a pass in the red zone, and quarterback Blake Swanson swung an 8-yard pass to Griffin Kane for Mercer Island’s only score of the night. Before that, they were down 16-0, hav-ing given up two touch-downs and a safety.

The Islanders were driv-ing efficiently to start the game, with Swanson gain-ing yards on the ground and completing passes to Jordano Mark and Kane. After failing to convert a fourth down at the 16-yard line and turning the ball over on downs, Mercer Island forced a three-and-out for Juanita.

Then, the problems began. The Islanders fum-bled the ball on the punt return. Juanita’s quarter-back, Tavin Montgomery, drove the Rebels into the end zone, escaping several Island defend-ers and scrambling for a touchdown run. Before the end of the first quar-

ter, the Islanders would again turn the ball over on downs, making way for a 34-yard touchdown run by Rebel Dean Sise. Swanson threw two interceptions on subsequent drives to Diego Moctezuma and AJ Peacocke.

In the second half, things kept going well for Juanita and poorly for Mercer Island. Eric Kim, Jack O’Connell and Swanson came out with injuries.

The Islanders continued to find themselves in third or fourth-and-long yard-age situations, and failed to convert them. Sophomore Nikhil Nayer, in as quar-terback, threw an inter-ception on his last play of the night. Moctezuma, Salvon Ahmed and Tristan Morgan added scores for Juanita, contributing to the final of 51-6.

“We only punted once tonight, and yet we only scored six points,” Ogata said. “We just had turn-overs, and turnovers, and that was the name of the game. If you turn the ball over, you’re not going to win the game, and blow-outs like this happen.”

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Erik Krause/Contributed PhotoMercer Island’s Chris Yee looks for space to run against Juanita Friday, Sept. 25 at Juanita High School.

Islander cross country competes at Bellevue Invite

The Mercer Island boys and girls cross country teams were among the clubs from over 50 schools competing at the Bellevue Invitational Saturday, Sept. 26 at Lake Sammamish State Park.

Holy Names junior

Jordan Oakes won the girls race with a time of 17:56.85. Mercer Island’s Chloe Michaels placed 21st (19:30.96), while Alexa Bauman finished 40th (20:15.12).

Bishop Blanchet senior Peter Hogan won the boys race at 15:38.5. Ben Stoops finished 30th (16:40.6) for the Islanders, and Tiger McBurney placed 51st (17:27.05).

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Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

MEETING NOTICEMercer Island School District

Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS

Brian Emanuels, PresidentRalph Jorgenson, Vice-President

Pat Braman, DirectorAdair Dingle, Director

Dave Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent

Special School Board MeetingTuesday, October 6, 2015

AgendaPurpose: To discuss litigation and potential litigation with district legal counsel pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

8:30 a.m. Call to OrderRecess to an executive session to discuss litigation and potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - (closed to the public) No final action will be taken.

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By Greg Asimakoupoulos

Go ahead, call me a “Slurpa.”

Three different times over the past few weeks, I’ve made the same trek to a memo-rable destination. No, I didn’t hike up some remote moun-tain. Rather, I took a jour-ney back in time. And I did it with a group of resi-dents from my place of employ-ment in tow.

The reason? I wanted to guide my friends at Covenant Shores R e t i r e m e n t Community to a countercul-ture that has largely disap-peared from the landscape of America. I wanted to intro-duce my friends to The Owl Soda Fountain in downtown Wenatchee and witness their mountaintop joy.

Guides of those who climb Mount Everest or K-2 are called Sherpas. Sherpas are experienced “shepherds” of novice climbers who take pride in introducing their human flock to vistas previ-ously unseen.

With that in mind I’m guessing that escorts who

help senior adults climb up on a soda fountain stool to slurp a milkshake at a counter might well be called “slurpas.”

When I first proposed the day trip to the Covenant Shores activities director, the idea was met with cautious

approval. After all it was a 270-mile round trip over two m o u n t a i n passes that would take eight hours. But when the sign-up sheet filled up on the first day (and a waiting list to boot), caution

gave way to delight. As resi-dents of the initial adventure returned from the nostalgic trek raving about The Owl, word spread. A second trip was scheduled. Then a third.

From the time I slurped my first chocolate malt at “The Owl” as a 12-year-old, I’ve been an “evangelist” tell-ing others about my favor-ite watering hole. It’s only natural to share the “good

news” so others can experi-ence what you have come to know.

There’s an old Swedish proverb that celebrates this axiom of life. “A shared joy is a doubled joy!” And it’s true. What brings you delight is all the more delightful when others discover the same source of wonder with you.

That innate desire to share what we find personally meaningful is illustrated by the way we re-post a poi-gnant YouTube on Facebook or the way we forward an inspirational anecdote we’ve come across on the internet. It’s an instinctual force with-in us that finds us escorting others to a summit of dis-covery.

Whether it’s sharing our excitement over an old-fashioned soda fountain we’ve recently visited, a great movie we’ve just seen, a best-selling book we’ve just read or a profound spiritual truth we’ve just discovered, we all are “slurpas” in one way or another. And sharing our discoveries helps make the world a better place.

Pastor Greg is a regular

contributor to the Reporter.

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Seniors may be hit hard by cuts to Medicare B

By Jeffrey EvansSpecial to the Reporter

More than 38,000 Washington residents receive new cancer diag-noses each year, and the incidence of cancer in Washington is higher than most states. It’s a condi-tion that impacts seniors the most, and nearly all cases depend upon Medicare Part B for treat-ment.

In my area of medical specialty — urology — I see the impacts of this every day. In 2014, it’s estimated that nearly 5,400 Washington state men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, and in that year alone, 730 are thought to have died from it. That’s why get-ting patients the care they need is so important.

This September, as we observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness month, some in the nation’s capital are considering cuts to Medicare Part B. Fortunately, some of our

representatives — led by Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, along with Rep. Dave Reichert — are working hard to defend patients from these cuts. More Washington representatives should fol-low their lead.

Under Medicare Part B, doctors pay for medica-tions like chemotherapy on their own and admin-ister the drugs in their offices and clinics. We rely on the government to reimburse us for the treat-ments. The reimburse-ment rate is based on a formula that considers the average sales price — or ASP - of the medication plus a small markup to cover shipping, storage, and administrative costs.

However, persis-tent budget cuts have put pressure on Part B reimbursement rates for physician-administered medicines. The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 limited the reim-bursement rate for drugs covered by Medicare Part B to ASP plus 6 percent of its cost. Today, as a result of the across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration, the rate

stands closer to ASP plus 4 percent.

In his latest budget pro-posal, President Obama has called to reduce the Part B reimbursement rate closer to 3 percent. But many doctors and clinics are already under severe financial strain when they treat Part B patients. Nationally, more than 300 oncology clinics have shut their doors since 2008, and nearly 400 are on the financial edge.

Seniors in poor and rural areas will be espe-cially hard hit by further cuts to the Part B reim-bursement rate, since these areas already have a severe doctor short-age. In fact, 19 out of Washington’s 39 counties are “severely underserved.” Washington’s doctor shortage is only expected to get worse. Almost 20 percent of local physicians plan to retire in the next five years, according to a report by the University of Washington.

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Washington working to prevent cuts to prostate cancer treatments

CALENDARCALENDARWEDNESDAY | 30MERCER ISLAND WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY & WOMEN’S HEALTH & FITNESS DAY: 5:30 p.m., Mercerdale Park, 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street. Join the city of Mercer Island and the League of Women Voters in celebrating Mercer Island Women’s Equality Day at a community gathering and walk. For more, visit www.mercergov.org.

THURSDAY | 1OCTOBER CHAMBER LUNCHEON: Noon-1:15 p.m., Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Program for this lun-cheon is a candidates forum. Each of the nine candidates running for Mercer Island City Council will present a five-minute position state-

ment. Come hear their posi-tions on issues important to Mercer Island residents. $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETING: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 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 or contact Nannette Bassett at [email protected] or 206-232-8148.

MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE DEMONSTRATION: 12:30-2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th

Ave. Mahesh Thapa and Michael Levy will present their style of photography and demonstrate their Photoshop favorite tech-niques. Free. More info Levy at www.photo21.org and Thapa at www.starvingpho-tographer.com. For more on event, contact Nannette Bassett at [email protected] or 206-232-8148.

MIVAL ARTIST OPENING AND RECEPTION: 5-8 p.m., MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Presenting guest artist, David N. Jayne. Jayne draws inspiration from the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The vibrant colors in his paintings create works of art that are truly unique and original. Exhibition can be seen during the month of October. Free.

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MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE: 4:30 p.m., downtown Mercer Island. Featuring the MIHS marching band, cheerlead-ers and class floats, begin-ning from the corner of 77th Avenue at S.E. 32nd Street in the Town Center.

WINE, CHEESE & FRENCH FILM: 6:30 p.m., Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. The Mercer Island Sister City Association, the Arts Council and Aljoya will co-host the French film, “La

Ronde,” in which a series of intimate encounters link many people from differ-ent walks of life. Simone Signoret stars in Max Ophuls’ 1950 lyrical adapta-tion of Arthur Schnitzler’s play. Lance Rhodes, a featured scholar in the Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau, will pro-vide introduction and post commentary for the film. The film will be in French with English subtitles and is free to the public. Wine and cheese served compliments of Aljoya. The film will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more, call Carla Peterson, 232-5354. www.mercerislandsistercity.org

SUNDAY | 4SINGER AND SONGWRITER ZACH LOMBARDO AT MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 7700 S.E. 32nd St.

MONDAY | 5CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th St. Held on the first and third Mondays every month unless otherwise posted. Special meetings and study sessions begin at 6 p.m. For questions, contact Ali Spietz by phone at 206-275-7793.

TUESDAY | 6COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM CLASSES: 6:30-9:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th St. Course will be held weekly on Tuesday evenings, this week covering Disaster Medical - Part 2. For more, visit www.mercergov.org/emergencyprep.

MERCER ISLAND UTILITY BOARD MEETING: 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. The Mercer Island Utility Board is an advisory board to the City Council on matters regarding all utili-ties on the Island. The Utility Board meets on the second Tuesday of the month unless otherwise posted. For more,

visit www.mercergov.org.

WEDNESDAY | 7PROBUS CLUB MEETING: 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Social hour at 1:30 PM and program at 2 p.m. Bill McCutcheon, docent at the Museum Of Flight and member of the Museum’s Speaker Bureau, will give a talk on the German Blitz of London during World War II. Bring a friend.

EVENTS | ONGOINGYOU BE THE FILM CRITIC: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Presented by Mercer Island Parks and Recreation. Each Thursday, watch a movie and join in lively discussion critiquing films with Barbara Winkelman. Cost is $54. Call 206-275-7609 to register, no. 15904. For more, contact Ryan Daly at [email protected].

MERCER ISLAND ARTS COUNCIL JURIED ART EXHIBIT: Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Featuring artists from around the region in a variety of mediums. The juror this year is Stephanie Hargrave, a popular Seattle artist who now focuses exclusively on encaustics. Her artwork has been shown in various locations across the country.

ZUMBA SERIES FOR WOMEN: 9-10 a.m., Thursdays, Congregation Shevet Achim, 8685 S.E. 47th St. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – car-dio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a seri-ous dose of awesome each time you leave class. $40 for eight classes. Contact Diane Medved at [email protected] or call 206-275-1539.

SUBMISSIONS: The Reporter welcomes calendar items for nonprofit groups and community events. Please email your Island event notices to [email protected]. Items should be submitted by noon on the Thursday the week before publication. Items are included on a space-available basis. CALENDAR ONLINE: Post activities or events online with our calendar feature at www.mi-reporter.com. Events may be directly added to the calendar on our home page. Click on the “Calendar” link under Community.

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COMPUTER CLASS - ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE: Noon, Wednesdays. Do you need

extra help on the com-puter? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance. No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis.

MAKING SWEET APPLE TARTS: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Join pastry chef Laurie

Pfalzer of Pastry Craft and make your own apple tart. From start to finish, you will learn to make pie dough, create your own filling and then building your own open-faced pie tart called a cro-stata. Advance registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

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Mercer Island City Council

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Moderator, Bill Radke, 94.9 KUOW FM

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PRENATAL YOGA CLASS: 12-1 p.m., Fridays, Yoga Bliss, 7803 S.E. 27th St. A way to stay in shape, let go of pregnancy stress for the week ahead and meet other moms who are expecting. Beginners welcome. Cost is $18. First time to studio? Drop-in special: two classes for the price of one. For more, call 206-275-2300 or visit www.yogabliss.org.

MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m., Sundays, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Providing local fruits and produce and artisan Washington-made products. For more, visit www.mifarmersmarket.org.

VOLUNTEER AT MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Mercer Island Farmers Market wel-comes all helping hands. Need community service hours? Contact [email protected].

GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP: 7 p.m., Thursdays, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001 Island Crest Way. Free, no obligation, family history and geneal-ogy weekly workshop. Beginner to advanced train-ing hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All are welcome. Contact Peter Selden at [email protected] or 206-412-8252.

ELITE SPORTS BASKETBALL CLINICS: 3:30-5 p.m., Sep. 16-Oct. 7, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Focus is to provide young athletes of all skill levels with the instruction and training that have made some of the NBA’S brightest stars elite on and off the court. Ages 6-13. Register at www.eliteyouthcamps.com.

EVENTS | UPCOMINGMERCER ISLAND VOTER FORUM: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Sound Publishing and the Mercer Island Reporter. Hear from the Mercer Island City Council and School Board candidates running in the upcoming November elec-tion. Moderated by KUOW’s Bill Radke.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION - JOHN SURRATT, THE LINCOLN ASSASSIN WHO GOT AWAY: 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Historian Michael Schein

presents his new book on John Surratt, a Confederate Secret Service agent and Booth’s closest associate in the four months leading up to the assassination of President Lincoln. Free.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, McDonald’s parking lot, 2807 78th Ave. S.E. Give blood. Save up to three lives when you donate — and get free cookies. Plus, you also burn 650 calories just by laying there. If you are unable to donate, send a friend or coworker. To make the process smoother and make sure you get the most convenient time, schedule your appointment early. Sponsored by Realtor Megan Shay and John L. Scott Mercer Island.

MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ‘75 REUNION: 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville. Save the date for dinner, drinks, dancing and a charitable evening. $100 per ticket before Sept. 30, after $125. For more, visit www.classcreator.com/Mercer-Island-Washington-Mercer-Island-Senior-1975.

CANDIDATE FORUM – FOCUS ON SCHOOLS: 7-9 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, West Mercer Elementary Gym, 4141 81st Ave. S.E. Hosted by the Mercer Island PTA, this forum is an opportunity for the candidates running in the Nov. 3 general elec-tion to share their positions on school-related issues. School Board candidate presentations will be heard from David D’Souza, Tracy Drinkwater, Bill Hochberg and board member Ralph Jorgenson. City Council candidate presentations will include Dave Wisenteiner, Councilmember Jane Meyer Brahm, Salim Nice, Wendy Weiker, Jeff Sanderson, Tom Acker, Councilmember Bruce Bassett, Traci Granbois and Councilmember Debbie Bertlin.

EVENTS | SJCC3801 EAST MERCER WAY206-232-7115WWW.SJCC.ORG

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

more, visit www.sjcc.org.

THEODORE BIKEL - IN THE SHOES OF SHOLOM ALEICHEM: 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4. The stories of two beloved Jewish icons, storyteller Sholom Aleichem and actor Theodore Bikel z”l who played a legendary Tevye, are woven together in this documentary narrated by Alan Alda. Courtesy of The National Center for Jewish Film. Cost is $5-10, free to JCC members.

KATHY KOSINS IN CONCERT: 8-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10. Award-winning vocal-ist Kathy Kosins’ eclectic musical palette spans the rich history of jazz and R&B. Her recent CD, “To the Ladies of Cool,” honors great American female sing-ers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and

Sarah Vaughn. $15-20.

TWEEN FITNESS, AGES 9-13: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Kids will learn to use bands, balls and their own body weight to work on cardio-vascular and weight training as well as balance, stability, and stretching. Free for members, $5 for guests. Contact Dana Azose at [email protected] or call 206-388-0836.

TOT SHABBAT: 9:45 a.m., Fridays. Join us with your children and celebrate Shabbat with songs and challah on Friday mornings. Free event.

CALENDAR | FROM 18Thankfully,

Washington’s congres-sional representatives are giving patients hope. They are working to ensure that seniors have access to vital treatments.

Sen. Murray has been called the “Iron Lady” of congressional budget battles for her efforts to protect programs like Medicare. Sen. Cantwell has long fought to boost access to care for rural patients. Rep. Reichert has teamed up with the Grange — the agricul-tural advocacy group — to fight against cuts that

would reduce the quality of seniors’ care. The list goes on.

Washington’s seniors deserve quality care. Medicare Part B pro-vides that care, which is why it’s so essential for the program to remain strong. All of our repre-sentatives should follow the lead of Sen. Murray, Sen. Cantwell and Rep. Reichert to protect Washington’s seniors.

Jeffrey Evans is president of the Washington State Urology Society. He lives

on Mercer Island.

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SHIH TZU PUPPIES, adorable, 7 weeks old. Dew c laws removed, wormed & fi rst shots, lit-tered and loved in home. To see these adorable little fl uff balls or call for more information 360-734-0101https://www.facebook.com/Litters-Of-Love-1222659021093066/timeline/?ref=hlhttps://www.facebook.com/Litters-Of-Love-1222659021093066/timeline/?ref=hl

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KENT. ESTATE SALE Fri, Sat & Sun, October 2, 3, 4 f rom 10 am to 5 pm. Free coffee and pastries. Full house upscale con-tents. Massive fine jew-elry collection - lots of gold. Lal ique Crystal . 17th century World Map and 1663 West Indies Map. Inuit Eskimo Sculp-tures. Vintage art, great furniture, vintage toys and games, much more. 4237 South 252nd St, 98032. Numbers out at 8am, Fri only. For details a n d p h o t o s g o t o www.mikewallandasso-ciates.com click on sale. Security 24/7. For info call 253-221-0515. www.mikewallandassociates.com

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PIXIE BOBS Cat Kitten- TICA Registered. Play-ful, lots of fun! Hypo-al-l e rgen i c , sho r t ha i r, some polydactyl, short tails, very loving and loy-al. Box trained. Excellent markings. All shots and wormed. Guaranteed! Taking deposi ts now! R e a d y f o r F o r e v e r Homes in July/August. Prices starting at $350. Cal l for appointment: 425-235-3193 (Renton)

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4 MINI AUSSIE SHEP-HERD Puppies for sale. Adorable balls of fluff. Reserve your bundle of j o y t o d a y. A p p r o x . growth is 22 lbs or less. Registered. Currently 4 weeks old. 2 Merle Boys $1000 ea. 2 Red Girls $1200 ea. Photos upon request. Graham, WA. 206-919-8622.

AKC Beauti ful Westie puppies. Accepting $300 deposits now. Mom/Dad on site and up to date on shots. Very loving, loyal breed. Great family pet. P u p s c o m e w i t h 1 s t shots, dewormed & AKC papers. Health garuntee. Pups are ready October 23rd. $1,200. Details call Tami : 360-880-3345 , Onalaska.

AKC Standard Poodle P u p p i e s . B l a c k s , Browns, & Red Cream & Apr icot . Males & Fe-males. Parents geneti-cally tested, good lines, great temperament. 2 year health guarantee & up to date on shots. We can ship. www.ourpoeticpoodles.comor call 509-582-6027

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AKC Lab Pups $550 - $800. Chocolate, black & ye l l ow Labs w i th b locky heads. Grea t hunters or companions. Playful, loyal & healthy. Family raised & well so-cialized, OFA’s lineage, first shots, de-wormed and vet checked. Par-ents on site. Great ser-vice animals especially PTSD. 425-422-2428https://www.facebook.com/Autumn-Acres-Lab-radors-957711704292269/time-line/?notif_t=fbpage_fan-_invitehttps://www.facebook.com/Autumn-Acres-Labradors-957711704292269/timeline/?notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite

AKC REG. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale. Puppies have been ve t checked , have up to date shots and are microchipped. They have excellent temperaments. Both parents are impor ts and have certifi ed hips and elbows. We place great impor tance in finding caring homes for our puppies. $800 - $1200. Call 425-277-7986 or emailmike@clayfi eldgsd.comfor more information.


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A K C R O T T W E I L E R P u p p i e s , p u r e b r e d . Grea t Impor ted l ine, large blocky heads, ex-cellent temperament & pedigree, Family raised, gentle parents. Starting a t $ 7 0 0 - $ 1 , 5 0 0 360.353.0507

BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN ESKIMO Puppies. Pure W h i t e , w o r m e d , 1 s t shots, pedigree done, not bred back to family. $500 firm. By Appoint-ment 360-652-9612 or 425-923-6555

GOLDEN DOODLEPUPPIES non-shedding, wormed, shots, Gi r ls $900; Boys $800. 2 old-er Males, $400/ea. High-ly intelligent. Wonderful with children; not just a pet, but one of the fami-ly. Sire Blonde Standard medium Poodle. Dame; small Golden Retriever. 360-652-7148.


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1941 BLACK CADILLAC $17,000 Price Slashed from $29,999. Driveable 4 Door Classic Car. Fully restored, and driveable. Winner at car shows! Es ta te sa le . Can be viewed at Pioneer Auto-motive Services in Oak Harbor, ask for Doug or Kevin, call 360-679-5550

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Where Friends Meet Friends for 101 Years Contact Harry Leavitt for Reunion Event Information at (206) 402-7472

1825 72nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island / Open 7 Days a Week / Monday - Friday Open at 11am / Saturday and Sunday Open at 8am

Class of 1975

40th Class ReunionFriday, October 16th at 6pm

Up Coming Events

September 10th – Rowy Oktoberfest Jump StartSeptember 10th – October 4th

We will have our daily Beer Stein $10 (Get an Oktoberfest beer & stein, re� ll the stein, $6.50)

and regular dra� pint Oktoberfest beer $6.50. Steins available while supplies last.

Happy Hour: (Monday – Friday) Pretzels, Mustard and Cheese Dip available

Food Special: Every � ursday 10th, 17th, 24th & October 1stSausage & Sauerkraut, possible beer-cheese soup

– Rowy Oktoberfest Jump Start

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Some of our sta� members may be dressing up in Oktoberfest Gear on Fridays, 18th, 25th & 2nd!


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Issaquah $898,000Gorgeous estate with 1,100sf ADU & just under 2 acres in sought-after Issaquah School District! Spacious and gracious main home with 3,200sf, fresh paint inside & out, 4+BR. #845968

Heidi Klansnic 425-830-4199Koleen Cook 425-233-5500

North Admiral $868,000A breathtaking (covenant protected) sound, city & mountain view provide the ever changing backdrop for this beautiful contemporary hm. Experience the best of both worlds: privacy & proximity. #845706

Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

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Clyde Hill $2,598,000Perfectly positioned on the crest of Belmont Court, enjoying spectacular SW & NW sunsets, views of the lake, city & mountains; panorama from almost every window. 4BR/3.75BA. #790219

Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Sammamish $1,150,000Contemporary architectural piece nestled in coveted Rock Meadow Farm Commu-nity. Awash in natural light, featuring an open concept & custom design in a tran-quil setting. Great school district. #802991

Tom Wu 206-240-7300

First Hill $1,483,000Wide open western views of Lk Washington with peaks of downtown Seattle & the Olympics. Tastefully crafted reinvention of this 2006 constructed home. 4BR/2.5BA. 2,700 SF. #828079


Edmonds $197,000Close to shopping, ferry, and old down-town. New paint and carpets inside, and 12 month AHS Home Warranty included - ready to move in! 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath-room. #821167


Capitol Hill $470,000Welcome to this lovely & tranquil nbrhd. Slate & cherry � oors mix to create warm elegance in this spacious 2BR home. Cov-ered & secured parking. High ceilings, tasteful � nishes. #825658

Scott MacRae 206-499-5766Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Alki $476,500Distinctive Live+Work; 1BR+Bonus+Work Space, 2.25BA Townhome. Built Green bamboo hardwoods, concrete � oors, Caesarstone counters, low-toxic int. paint, low pile carpeting. Rooftop deck #671389


Snohomish $618,000Perfectly tucked away on serene 1.29ac lot, this impressive Clearview retreat caters a lifestyle that balances effortless & elegant entertaining with peaceful relaxation. 3BR/3BA #835932


Sammamish $1,249,000Impeccable Buchan resale situated at the end of a private lane, adjacent a lush greenbelt. Stylish elegance with the � n-est in � nishes. 4BR/4BA. 4,320 SF. #820982


Bellevue $875,000Stunning contemporary home w/20’ � oor-to-ceiling glass windows sits on a beautiful newly � nished landscape in Enatai. 3BR/3.5BA. Updated kitchen w/SS appliances & slab granite counters. #826241

Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Bremerton SS $749,900This amazing 3BR/2.75BA home sits on beautiful Ostrich Bay and features a boat launch, covered patio, deck. There is also a guest house with a carport and 3 car garage. Short Sale. #810280

James Shute 206-230-5421

A Rare Gem! $1,250,000Strength of Traditional style blends with the warmth of NW Contemporary. Elegantly up-dated, thoughtfully customized, meticulously maintained. 4BR/4BA, 4000sf, .7ac, Indoor Saltwater pool! #835751


Traditional $1,150,000Lovely 2 story-quiet street invites formal & informal living, outdoor spaces for all & close to schools & shopping center. Updated with new paint, � oors, carpets, hardwoods-both levels #842149Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

Mercer Ridge $989,000Spacious 4 bedroom + Of� ce, 3 bathroom home on the south end of Mercer Island. Easy distance to shops, schools, several parks & beaches. This 2,810SF home sited on a lovely 13,556SF lot #809597


To pick up your free bag of daffodil bulbs, visit us Saturday October 3rd and Sunday

October 4th from 9am until 5pm at our Island Square office: 7808 SE 28th Street #128

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Mercer Island $848,500Beautiful 19,360sf mid-island building lot zoned R9.6. Westerly territorial and lake views with a potential 2-lot short plat. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac. #574116


DREAM HOME LAND $710,000Dream House LAND FOR SALE, .363 Acre Located on West Side of East Mercer Way. Grab Your Builder & Your Ideas For Your New Home, May Be Winter Peak Views, Depending on Your Plans. #775221


BUILD NEW $575,000Lot For Sale on SW End of Street of Established Homes w/Greenbelt to the West. Beautiful, Natural Setting. Lot Extends From North to South w/Stream Passing Through at South End of Lot. #775235


IDEAL MI LOT! $428,500WOW! Beautiful 17,877 sf park-like sylvan site in premier mid-Island E. Mercer neighborhood! All utilities in! Bank � nance available. Bring your builder! #797307

Natalie Malin 206-232-3240Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

Greenwater $118,500Your year round recreation oasis waits! Enjoy endless summer & winter fun at this pristine Crystal River Ranch property! 1/2 ac+ this � at, corner lot is close to playground & clubhouse #770312

Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

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