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‘Bells of Sound’ concert is Friday The Mercer Island Presbyterian Church will host the Bells of Sound concert on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. A nationally acclaimed handbell ensemble will perform. The suggested donation is $10 for adults and $8 for youth and seniors. Contact Sue Sherwood at (206) 300-0313.
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Evo holiday sale for Mercer Island As part of a fundraiser for Islander Middle School, Evo will be offering a sale through Friday, Dec. 9. The ski and snowboard site will give a portion of sales to the school. Islanders can get 10 percent off in Evo’s online “store” and 21 percent off in the “outlet” section of the site. The deal is only available for residents of the 98040 ZIP code. Visit evo.com to learn more.
MISD School board meeting Dec. 15 There will be a regular school board meeting for the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the district’s board room.
MIHS basketball broadcasts this week The Mercer Island High School basketball radio broadcasts continue this week with boys and girls games. On Friday, Dec. 9, tune in at 7:30 p.m. for the girls game at Bellevue, and next Monday listen as the boys play Sammamish at home. All games can be heard on the radio at 94.5 FM or find a link online at www.mi-reporter.com.
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Julius Perez has a reindeer’s-eye view atop his dad’s shoulders at the Firehouse Munch inside the Mercer Island Fire Department’s north end station, where people gathered for treats and entertainment.
Aljoya is the 2011 business of the year Retirement community offers arts, activities to their residents and beyond By Linda Ball
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Aljoya Mercer Island has been awarded the Business of the Year award by the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce. The award was announced at the Chamber’s monthly business lunch last Thursday at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. The senior housing community was nominated by both a business and an individual for the honor,
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said Terry Moreman, the executive director of the Chamber. A committee made up of a past winner, a Mercer Island resident, a board member and the chamber’s executive director choose the business to be honored. Aljoya Mercer Island is a 112unit residential community for seniors with services and amenities not found in traditional retirement communities. “The criteria (for the award) is how has the business made a significant impact on the economic vitality and/or how the business brought value and benefit to the community,” Moreman said. “In this case, one of the nominators mentioned that it brought new people to the community who are
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A man followed a 22-year-old Island woman off a bus last Friday afternoon, claimed he had a gun and attempted to rob her. The woman struggled with the man, but was able to get away. With the help of witnesses and an alert bus driver, Mercer Island police made an arrest. The 21-year-old suspect followed the woman off a Metro bus after 3:25 p.m. in the 8600 block of S.E. 44th Street on Friday, Dec. 2. The woman was going home. Shortly after exiting the bus, the male approached the woman and demanded she give him her cell phone and wallet. He said that he didn’t want to hurt her, but claimed he had a gun and would shoot her if she did not comply. The suspect implied that he had a
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Marketing representative Sylvia LeMier, left, and community relations director Molly Cole accepted the award for Aljoya. out shopping and are involved in the community.” The individual who nominated Aljoya credited the work it does for the community in terms of giving back. Molly Cole, community relations director for Aljoya Mercer
The Mercer Island High School wrestling team began the season strong. See Sports on page 14 for details.
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Island said the most successful businesses are those that give back to the community. “We’ve really tried to make Aljoya part of the community,� Cole said. She said Aljoya has opened its doors to MIVAL, the Lion’s Club and other charitable organizations. Cole said she serves on the Giving from the Heart campaign, and Aljoya and Cole personally support Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. “Supporting services that helps them, helps everybody,� Cole said. Aljoya wraps around a garden courtyard with a fire pit, barbecue patio and access to Mercer Island’s art park and trail system. Amenities and services include a dining room, swimming pool and exercise room, salon and spa, various living and activity rooms, performing arts
center, business center, and arts and crafts studio. A health and wellness center is available to provide assisted living services. Aljoya provides independent living, very basic assisted living services, full nursing care and end of life care. Residents receive medical care in the privacy of their own apartment. Aljoya Mercer Island is only three years old, and they are at 90 percent capacity, Cole said. The Chamber solicits nominations in October and November, and announces the winner during the first lunch meeting in December. This is the eighth year for the Business of the Year award. Past winners are Island Books, Mercer Island Florist, Albertsons, Tatters, North Mercer QFC, The Auto Spa and Studio 904.
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gun with his hand in the pocket of his sweatshirt, but never displayed one. When the woman did not comply with the suspect’s demands, the suspect grabbed the victim and attempted to reach into her jacket pockets. During the struggle, the victim fell to the ground. She unsuccessfully attempted to kick the suspect in the groin, but she was able to escape the scene and get home. The suspect fled north on 86th Avenue S.E. The victim was not hurt. According to the Probable Cause statement, the man is six feet tall and weighs 205 pounds. MIPD officers responded to the scene after receiving a call from the victim and an independent witness who saw the altercation occur. A K-9 search dog identified the suspect’s route. No guns were recovered from the suspect or anywhere along his route.
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Police placed a call to Metro Transit and gave them a description of the suspect. Metro Transit then informed police that the suspect was on a bus still on Mercer Island, a short time later. Officers reached the bus and detained the suspect without incident. According to documents provided by the prosecutor’s office, the suspect was located and arrested in the 9100 block of 42nd Street across from Mercer Island High School. The victim and independent witness positively identified the suspect. Two collateral witnesses who had seen the suspect in the area approximately two blocks from the incident location also identified the suspect, a Seattle resident. He was booked into the King County Jail on suspicion of robbery, a felony. The suspect was conditionally released from King County Jail the next day. The King County Prosecutor actually asked to hold him on $15,000 bail, but Judge Veronica Alicia-Galvin released him on his own personal recognizance. The prosecutor’s office said they would make a decision on charges by Wednesday, after Reporter deadline. If charges are filed, the prosecutor will ask to take him back into custody.
Permit renewals for community access to the MIHS track are due By Reporter Staff
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New schools to cost $400 per sq. ft By Linda Ball
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It’s a scary thought, but a severe earthquake could occur at any time in the Puget Sound region. It has been 300 years since the last time that the area was struck by a subduction zone earthquake. Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate, sinking into the earth’s mantle, as the plates converge. Engineer Jim Collins, with PCS Structural Solutions of Seattle, was tasked to evaluate Islander Middle School, all three elementary schools and the North Mercer properties for structural integrity in the event of an earthquake. Island Park Elementary, Islander Middle School, Lakeridge Elementary and West Mercer Elementary were all remodeled in 1995, but the North Mercer buildings have not undergone a structural upgrade in over 50 years. Collins said it is unknown how well the walls are reinforced in the North Mercer buildings, and they are the only buildings with concrete roofs. “Changes to code are inevitable, but these North Mercer buildings were built to 1958 code,� Collins said. The old North Mercer campus buildings are susceptible to collapse in an earthquake, but the other buildings were upgraded for seismic strength during the
remodeling. In a MCE (maximum considered earthquake) seismic event, IMS and the three elementary schools wouldn’t collapse — the kids would get out, Collins concluded, but the buildings would be damaged beyond repair. This study is just one more issue to be grappled with as the Mercer Island School District board of directors decides how to frame a bond issue to be placed before voters, perhaps as soon as April 2012. Superintendent Gary Plano pointed out that since all the schools were remodeled at the same time, there would be no backup facility if indeed all the schools were damaged beyond repair. The engineering report said the buildings, excluding the North Mercer campus, could survive another earthquake due to the 1995 remodeling. However, IMS and the elementary schools would be unsafe for students to return. Dean Mack, the executive director of business services for the district, presented the cost per square foot for new schools, based on criteria proposed by the 21st Century FPC. Not taking in inflation, and including “soft costs� such as furnishings, fixtures,
playground equipment, permitting, etc., new elementary schools would cost $400 to $425 per square foot, with classrooms for 650 students and common space for 725 kids. Each school would cost $30 to $34 million. A new middle school with classroom space for 1,100 students and common space for 1,200, would cost $394 to $421 per square foot — more cost efficient because of size, Mack said. There are variables as well, such as whether to build the structures to serve as emergency shelters, have science labs, and preschool/ day care. A new middle school would cost about $67 to $75 million. The final conundrum that the board discussed is building in place, vs. demolition and utilizing a “swing� school to house students while their particular school is being built. Island Park would most likely be set on a different area on its site. Since the new school would have two stories, it makes sense to move the footprint since the site is sloped, whereas the design could be similar to a daylight basement. Plano said a consultant who looked at the site said Island Park and Lakeridge are currently not on the opti-
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The enormous task of transporting 270 kids and all the related gear is underway, as the Mercer Island High School marching band prepares to participate in the Rose Bowl Parade on New Year’s Day. This is the third time that the band has been invited to march in the Rose Parade; last year, they marched in London’s New Year’s Parade. The last time
the band was in the Rose Parade was 2006, the first time in 52 years when it rained on the parade. The trip to London was also impaired by weather — snow in that case, delaying flights, but they all managed to get there in time. This year is a much shorter flight. Band director, Parker Bixby, said in 2006 the rain in Pasadena was caused by a tropical depression. They were blasted with “firehouse� rain during the entire parade and many
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Winter break camps at Mercer Slough The Pacific Science Center is offering camps during winter break at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. Students of all ages can participate in the various camps and activities that run Dec. 19 through Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more or to register, visit www.bellevuewa.gov/ mseec.htm or call (425) 450-0207. The Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center is located at 1625 118th Ave. S.E. in Bellevue.
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PASADENA | FROM 3 of the kids were borderline hypothermic. “We are taking raincoats, but again, it was the first time in 52 years,” Bixby said. He said they had the old wool uniforms then, which were so soaked the truck weighed thousands of pounds more on the return trip. The new uniforms are made from Dri-Weave, a quick-drying synthetic material. The kids will fly out of Seattle on Dec. 28, returning Jan. 2. The instruments and uniforms were sent via UPS to London last year. This time, two parents, Bob Sims and Terry Coe, will be driving everything down. “I volunteered many months ago when all the sub-committees were being
formed,” Sims said. The two will be driving a 26-foot truck, towing an 18-foot-long trailer that the school owns. Sims said the trailer was retrofitted to carry the uniforms, while the truck will hold all the instruments, banners and miscellaneous gear. Sims said 1,400 cubic feet are required for the instruments. He and Coe will leave Dec. 26, allowing themselves enough time in case of bad road conditions. The band will also march at Disneyland and participate in Band Fest at Pasadena Community College while they are in California. Band co-director Ryan Lane said Band Fest is not a competition; it is a festival. “The bands get together and perform for each other,” Lane said.
Lane said the band didn’t do as much fundraising as in the past, but through a car wash, raffle and an event featuring some of the Harlem Globetrotters, they did raise about $5,000 to help out band members who needed scholarships, since the cost per student is $1,500. “The kids have been working their tails off; it’s a huge honor,” Bixby said. It’s “apples and oranges” he said, comparing this trip to the trip to London last year. Bixby said The Rose Parade officials are much more selective on which bands perform. He said 16 bands were invited, representing every corner of the country, as well as bands from as far away as Beijing and Puerto Rico.
Children beg to be chosen for a game hosted by Radio Disney, which entertained the crowd for an hour with its Rockin’ Road Holiday Show before the holiday tree lighting in Mercerdale Park. Photo by Matt Brashears. Got a photo you’d like to share with the Island in our “Eye on MI” feature? Email your image with a caption about where and when it was taken to editor@mi-reporter.com.
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s the Washington state Legislature struggles to find a way to fill a $750 million dollar gap in the coming biennium budget, we must consider stark choices. The state has cut a good deal already. But it is not enough. Governor Chris Gregoire, unencumbered by a political campaign for reelection, has taken the unpopular step of proposing a temporary half percent sales tax increase to make up $500 million of the shortfall. Gregoire hopes lawmakers will approve a referendum for the March ballot. If approved, the tax would expire after three years. It would be directed toward education, with smaller amounts for public safety and social services. The governor’s proposal came after she outlined more than 160 proposed budget cuts to fill the $750 million dollar shortfall. The cuts included eliminating state-subsidized health insurance for the working poor; reducing the K-12 school year by four days; and allowing early release of prisoners who are at low to moderate risk of reoffending. If the tax increase is approved, some of these monies would be restored. Cue the screaming now. No new taxes! More taxes will hurt working families and stall economic growth! But let’s look at the numbers. Spending per household in Washington state is about $25,000. A half penny tax increase would mean another $125 in tax paid per household. Unacceptable? Maybe. Does the state need to cut more first before such an increase becomes palatable? Yes. But changes need to be made soon. Let’s consider the consequences of more cuts to education. Some states have already cut the school week to four days instead of five or have shortened the school year. Do we want to go down that road? Colleges have also taken a huge hit, pushing a 44 percent increase in tuition costs on to state families here. More out-ofstate and international students, recruited for their non-resident tuition dollars, are taking the place of in-state students. Clearly we need to see more savings before we vote. But we need to remain open to do what it takes to keep kids in school, children insured and bad guys in jail.
‘More cuts might mean a shorter school year. Do we want to go down that road?’
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Sound Transit should use the Bellevue City Council agreement to quickly implement one East Link feature — adding HOV lanes to the outer edges of the I-90 bridge. Prior to light rail construction, buses would continue to use centerbridge. However, instead of both lanes going the same direction in peak commute times, the roadway should be split into inbound and outbound lanes. The combination of the added HOV lane and bus-only lane in each direction would dramatically reduce congestion, particularly for reverse commuters already facing serious delays. Other commuters would benefit because the added capacity could accommodate anticipated growth and increased traffic from 520 bridge construction disruptions and those avoiding tolls. The early bridge modification has another potential advantage. Well before construction begins, ST can shut down the bridge center section for two to four weeks to demonstrate if the modified outer lanes will accommodate all cross-lake vehicular traffic. If the temporary closure causes excessive congestion, the result could have East Link funds used for additional express bus routes on the center bridge and help fund the 520 rebuild and 405 improvements, reducing the need for toll revenue. The Bellevue City Council should
employees in 2010-11. Anyone who is interested in anything remotely resembling a fact can look up the data from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee, and the State Board of Education. We need to stop brainwashing our Reference the picture on page 2 of kids that everything the WEA says is the Nov. 30 newspaper. How easily a fact, and we need to try to let our everyone is misled by the union. The elected officials do their job. The simfacts, according to the Washington ple fact is we need to Policy Center, are that stop calling increases in the state education spending “budget cuts,” budget has not been or is this what they are cut. Education spending Send your letters to: now teaching in schools has increased by $789 editor@mi-reporter.com. and this is why our kids million compared to Keep it brief, courteous, are failing? the last budget, rising and sign your name. Our governor does from $12.9 billion in the not help by calling this 2009-11 budget to $13.7 increase of $789 milbillion in the 2011-13 lion a “Draconian cut.” Of course the budget. politicians are so used to lying they In 2010-11, schools added an would not know the truth if it hit additional 235 employees to school them in the face! payrolls, increasing from 101,675 employees in 2009-10 to 101,910 Steve Travis
make East Link permit approval contingent on ST successfully doing both. Bill Hirt, Bellevue
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Have your say
What do you think of the governor’s proposal to raise sales taxes temporarily to help fill the budget hole?
“I think that the citizens of Washington are quite unrealistic about expenses versus revenue.” LISA WELLMAN Business executive Mercer Island
“I think it’s ridiculous – maybe she should have thought about that when she was balancing the budget.” JIM SMERSH Contractor Mercer Island
“No taxes are ever temporary, is what I would say.” ERIKA O’NEIL Retired RN Mercer Island
“I think that sales taxes are a pretty regressive tax, and it ends up hurting the lower classes.” ALICE GODFRED Swim coach Mercer Island
“I don’t think it’s a good thing. She should cut more.” SUZANNE TRAVIS Homeowner Mercer Island
“I think in this economy, what she thinks is small, isn’t for most people.” AMY CENNAME Household manager Snoqualmie
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Forum: Fluoridated water is unsafe for babies In 2006 the CDC and ADA advised that infants should not consume fluoridated water. But public health agencies and water districts have failed to warn parents of this. Mercer Island’s tap water — which comes from Seattle Public Utilities — contains around 200 times more fluoride than mother’s milk and is not safe for infants. The water that Mercer Island buys from Seattle contains industrial waste fluo- Dr. Bill ride called Osmunson “silicofluo- DDS, MPH ride,” which contains arsenic and lead, and also leaches lead from pipes. Studies show that lead and fluoride both reduce IQ. A mother’s breast milk provides complete nutrition for babies, but is virtually fluoride free. A baby’s kidneys are only 20 percent developed and cannot excrete fluoride and lead well. As early as
eight weeks, most babies are consuming some formula, often made with tap water. Fluoride is unnecessary and causes harm. Babies drink up to four times more liquids for their weight, as do adults, and ingest too much fluoride if fluoridated water is used for formula or drinking. The FDA recognizes fluoride toxicity. For example, it requires that toothpaste labels recommend using only a pea-sized dab, and carry FDA warning statements “Do Not Swallow,” but if you do swallow, “Call Poison Control.” There is 0.25 mg of fluoride in a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste, which we should not swallow — the same as in one glass of fluoridated water. The FDA also requires fluoride toothpaste to display “Drug Facts.” The Washington Board of Pharmacy defines fluoride for ingestion as a prescription drug. Not even a pharmacist can sell fluoride without a prescription. Yet Seattle forces Mercer Island to distribute this
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Fire in kitchen causes $30,000 in damages to Island home Faulty wiring behind stove causes blaze By Reporter Staff
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A fire burned through the wall of a home on 80th Avenue S.E. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.
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the first floor and daylight basement. There were no injuries. The couple, their two children and a puppy are safe. Hanspal and his family moved into the house in 2009. They did some remodeling in the kitchen. A plumber had been at the home earlier in the day and had moved the stove away from the wall to do some work. The fire started after the worker left. Firefighters told Hanspal that the wiring in the 50-year-old house was not adequate and had not been modified correctly during subsequent remodeling projects. Hanspal said that the inspection on his home when he bought it did not
reveal problems with the wiring. He also noted that the fire extinguisher that the family had on hand was not adequate. He is thankful that the family was not asleep at the time and that both he and his wife were home at the time. He praised the response by firefighters. The first fire units arrived at the scene within four minutes of the dispatch. A total of 26 firefighters were at the scene, using eight fire apparatus. Firefighters had originally thought there was an attic over the garage and broke through a skylight over the garage, where the fire was burning below. Damage from the fire is estimated at $30,000.
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NOV. 19 ARREST: Mercer Island police
took a 30-year-old Mercer Island man into custody from Tukwila police at 9:16 a.m. on a misdemeanor warrant and booked him into the Issaquah Jail.
NOV. 20 PILE-UP ACCIDENT: A sedan
rear-ended a SUV stopped in northbound traffic at 7:50 a.m. in the 6700 block of
Island Crest Way. Another vehicle braked for the accident but could not stop in time and struck the sedan, pushing it into the SUV, which then struck a fourth vehicle. All damages and statements matched, and three vehicles were towed. There were no injuries.
NOV. 21 CAR PROWL: A woman’s purse was stolen from the front seat of her boyfriend’s vehicle sometime between 12 and 12:45 p.m. at West Mercer Elementary in the 4100 block of 81st Avenue S.E. The purse
Gladys Lilia Edith Ross Kellegrew June 20, 1927 – November 16, 2011
Gladys was born in Vancouver, British Columbia to George and Olive Ross. In 1930, the family moved to Seattle and eventually settled near the Seattle Tennis Club where Gladys took tennis lessons. She went on to win the junior girls Seattle and Washington State tournaments. Gladys attended Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles to further her tennis skills. After high school, Gladys returned to Seattle and won the Washington State Women’s Tennis Championship. Gladys worked as a stewardess and purser for Pan American Airways. She loved meeting passengers and stayed active in World Wings. Gladys retired from Pan Am when she married Bill Kellegrew in Seattle on April 9, 1960.They raised their family on the south end of Mercer Island where she continued to play tennis at STC and MICC. Both Bill and Glad enjoyed volunteering at Northwest Harvest, Habitat for Humanity, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Glad was generous and liked to give people gifts she made. She loved to see joy in other people’s faces. She was a great cook and liked standing out in a crowd. Gladys, the “Hat Lady”, made and wore hats for every occasion. Gladys is survived by her sister Elaine; her children Marsh (Marcie), Sarah (Brenden) and Kevin; and her grandchildren Dale, Kelley, and Matthew. 554184
Thomas Wilson Hensel Thomas Wilson “Tom” Hensel, 50, of Winnetka, IL, formerly of Mercer Island, WA, died on November 1, 2011 after being struck by an automobile. A funeral was held at the Winnetka Presbyterian Church and was followed by a reception at his home. Born and raised in Summit, NJ, Tom graduated from Bowdoin College, having spent his senior year at the California Institute of Technology. He began his career as a pioneer in the medical technology industry, working as a software engineer in Silicon Valley, California. Following an eight-year tenure at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington, he worked in finance as a senior analyst covering the software industry in the equity research departments of Furman Selz and Everen Securities. Upon his death, he was a private real estate investor. He is survived by his wife, Ying; his children Catherine and Charlie; his parents Carolyn and John Hensel; his sisters Katherine Hensel (Fred Ost), Ann Beardsley, and Caroline Contiguglia (Carl); his mother-in-law Lau Saumin and father-in-law Kwok Chun Nang; his sister-in-law Angela Kwok (Frank Chau); and his nieces and nephews Carter and Caroline Beardsley, Emma and Courtney Contiguglia, and Vivien and Derek Chau. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Thomas W. Hensel Memorial Fund for Mission and Children, Winnetka Presbyterian Church, 1255 Willow Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. 549801
contained a checkbook, debit card and cash. The vehicle’s window was broken.
NOV. 22 DRUGS: Two Mercer Island
teenagers in possession of marijuana and vodka were arrested at 10:29 p.m. at a waterfront park in the 2200 block of 60th Avenue S.E. They turned over a loaded marijuana pipe to police, and were cited and released at the MIPD.
NOV. 23 DUI: Police stopped a vehicle
that ran a stop sign without slowing down and arrested the driver, a 28-year-old Seattle woman, for DUI at 12:23 a.m. in the 7400 block of
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westbound I-90. The woman said she had just left a bar and should not have been driving. She failed standard sobriety tests and refused a PBT. ARREST: Police arrested a Federal Way man, 31, at 8:53 p.m. in the 8400 block of S.E. 26th Street after a license plate check showed he was driving with a suspended license. A marijuana odor was evident and the driver said he had some marijuana pipes that he had just smoked. He handed over the pipes, and was released at the MIPD. ARREST: Police stopped a vehicle associated with a $500 King County Sheriff’s Office warrant for third-degree theft and arrested the driver, a 45-year-old Seattle woman, at 7:58 p.m. in the 7600 block of S.E. 29th Street. Police transported the woman to the King County Jail, but she was declined for intake due to high blood pressure. She was taken to Harborview Hospital instead, and released. BIKE THEFT: Someone stole a bicycle out of an apartment complex storage area in the 3200 block of Shorewood Drive sometime after Nov. 20. The bike had been locked with an independent locking device. Video surveillance was not available.
ARREST: Police arrested an Auburn man, 23, at 3:06 a.m. in the 7600 block of North Mercer Way on several misdemeanor warrants. The man gave a false name, which police discovered through a fingerprint check. He did not have a valid operator’s license, and his driving status had been suspended. He was booked into the King County Jail and cited for local charges.
NOV. 24 ARREST: Police arrested a 53-year-old Mercer Island man at 12:07 a.m. in the 7700 block of West Mercer Way for domestic violence and booked him into the King County Jail. The man assaulted his wife during an argument. THEFT: Two men in their 20s stole a 12-pack of Bud Light beer cans from the gas station in the 2900 block of 78th Avenue S.E. after the sale period at 2:30 a.m. One suspect threw $13.25 into the cash register after being refused the sale, then left the store. Police did not locate the suspects, who initially bought a pack of cigarettes from the gas station.
NOV. 27 ACCIDENT: A Nissan Frontier
James A. Nussbaum
March 10, 1923 – November 24, 2011 James (Jim) Alfred Nussbaum was born March 10, 1923 in Seattle, Washington to Edward (Ted) Michael Nussbaum and Molly (Levy) Nussbaum. Jim graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, and joined the Boy Scouts of America as a young boy. He remained active in Scouting his entire life, serving on the Eagle Scout Board of Review and establishing a museum at Camp Parsons on the Olympic Peninsula that chronicles the history of Camp Parsons and Scouting. During WWII Jim joined the 10th Mountain Division and was sent to Camp Hale in Colorado. He taught mountain combat in West Virginia for two years before being shipped to Mount Belvedere in the Piedmont region of the Italian Alps. At one point a German machine gunner was decimating Jim’s unit, Jim thought he could climb out of the foxhole and shoot the gunner, but as he climbed out he was shot in the back for which he received a Purple Heart. Back at home in Seattle, Jim enrolled in the Pacific Northwest School of Photography, and then embarked on a successful commercial photography business before settling down and raising a family. He worked for many years at Steinberg Brothers Manufacturing. After retirement Jim became quite involved with the 10th Mountain Alumni Association. He traveled back to Italy with this group on three separate occasions, continued to hike and ski with them, and became their designated photographer. Jim is survived by his daughters Elaine Susan Nussbaum of Scappose, Oregon, and Jan Nussbaum of the San Francisco Bay area; son Professor E. Michael Nussbaum of Las Vegas, and niece Teddi Simons of Seattle. A retrospective of his photography will be on display later this month at his former residence, Aljoya: 2430 76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. A Celebration of Life will be held this spring or summer. Request for details on the celebration and other correspondence may be sent to jnussbaum903@gmail.com. 554731
rolled down a small embankment at 2:21 a.m. in the 5300 block of East Mercer Way. The driver, a 22-year-old Federal Way man, was still in the vehicle when police arrived at the scene. Police detected an odor of intoxicants, but the driver said he had not consumed alcohol. After he refused standard sobriety
Two homes burglarized week after Thanksgiving Police responded to a residential burglary in the 2400 block of 67th Avenue S.E. No one was home when the burglary occurred between 4:30 and 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26. $80 in cash was stolen along with a gold and sapphire graduation ring, gold Celtic inscribed cross, Swiss Army knife, laptop and 42-inch TV. Fingerprints were lifted from a master bedroom window casing. A residence was also burglarized in the 6000 block of 90th Avenue S.E. between 1 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Burglars entered the house through a garage access door and ransacked the home, stealing a flat screen TV, laptop, and Cadillac key fob and key. Fingerprints were lifted from liquor bottles and a living room liquor cabinet. A French door and door frame were damaged, and a brown knit cap was left behind at the scene. tests, police arrested him and found he was carrying a hand-rolled cigarette with marijuana. He was later released to his father at the MIPD.
PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF ARTS COUNCIL MEETING CHANGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mercer Island Arts Council’s Regular Meeting of December 14, 2011 location has changed. If you are interested in making an appearance, please contact Amber Britton at 206.275.7864. The meeting time
has been changed to 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Eileen Hemmis Trifts Arts Council Liaison Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on December 7, 2011. #558349. To place a Legal Notice, please call 253-234-3506 or e-mail legals@reporternewspapers.com
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SPORTS
Weekly schedules online A weekly look at the Mercer Island High School sports schedule can be found online at the sports blog From the Goalline at blogs.mi-reporter.com/goalline.
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Talent leads Island gymnasts By Megan Managan
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After breaking into the postseason last winter, the Mercer Island gymnastics team returns with even more talent than their predecessors. “They are showing more skills earlier than they did last year,” said longtime head coach Lenny Lewis. “For this first competition, more girls are eligible this year than last year by a long shot. Last year we might have an average five or six girls per event ready to go. This year so far, we’ve prepped for two events. The first two events have 16 or 17 girls ready.” Led by three senior captains, the team looks to capi-
talize on that talent and go farther. “We’re deeper than we were last year,” said Lewis. “Last year we had four or five who were our core, but we have some (now) who are further down the line with their skills.” Captain Kari Johnson agreed, saying the team started off the year strong and with a lot of depth. Lewis said he expects the Islanders to once again be a force on the floor, while the captains added vault to the list. “We have girls who have a lot of gymnastics experience,” said captain Kelly Grady. Lewis said the first weeks of practice have included the
usuals, but with one exception. The team wanted to condition more. “They wanted to condition more this year, so I’m happy with that,” said the coach. “We started off with conditioning because then the skills come a lot easier,” said captain Sarah Pangallo. Thanks to two new assistant coaches, Megan Addis and Islander alum Olivia Harvey, the team has been able to accomplish more earlier. “We’re working on compulsory routines for the freshmen. Last year we didn’t have it ready for them, but we have two new assistant
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MIHS wrestlers, from left, sophomore Kenji Walker, senior Phil Frazier, senior Blake Johnson and junior Connor Gullstad.
Wrestlers looking to top last winter By Megan Managan
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Mercer Island High School gymnastics senior captains Sarah Pangallo, Kelly Grady and Kari Johnson.
It’s going to be tough for the Islanders to top last year. The best finish in recent program history, state placements and KingCo and district titles will be on the to-do list. But the Mercer Island wrestlers are game to give it a try. “We haven’t talked about specific goals, but I think it’s always a goal to improve on the previous year. That would be hard to do since ninth at state is our best finish in 20 years. But we’d like to stay at that state caliber, where as a team we’re recognized as a strong program,” said returning head coach
Creighton Laughary. The team has already made a name for itself in the league, after winning two straight KingCo titles, as well as picking up the district win last year. “We would also like to go for the first ‘three-peat’ in school history with the KingCo championship, but we recognize that that’s going to be difficult,” said the coach. “The league is getting tougher. Bellevue’s competitive, Mount Si has a strong team with a lot of experience. Liberty has a state champ on their lineup. We have that as our goal, even though it’s going to be tough.” The team, while younger,
has several returners with state experience and a big crop of freshmen thanks to a strong program at Islander Middle School. “We have a younger team; things kind of go in cycles,” said Laughary. “We graduated a group of really strong seniors, and the result of them being strong guys and in the varsity line up for a couple years persuaded some of the kids.” Two returning seniors who have been in the thick of the state competition are Phil Frazier and Blake Johnson. “We have two seniors with returning state experience. That’s Phil Frazier and
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Emerald City Basketball offers winter basketball camp Emerald City Basketball Academy will be running a Contributed Photo winter basketball camp at the Mercer Island Girls & The Mercer Island sixth grade girls select basketball team Boys Club this December. won its second Newport Cold Turkey basketball tournament The camp, led by coach held during Thanksgiving weekend. Jasen Baskett, is open for boys and girls in grades ball team won its second Tessa Guerra, Jessie Stenberg four though 12. The camp Newport Cold Turkey bas- and Maeve Akins. includes conditioning, bas- ketball tournament held ketball games, ball handling, during Thanksgiving weekone-on-one work with end. coaches, game shooting and The team, coached by more. Registration for the spring James “LJ” Johnson, beat The camp runs from Dec. Auburn-Riverside and 2012 Mercer Island Little 19 through Dec. 22, from 9 Issaquah early in the tourna- League season is now open a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The ment. The team faced Skyline for both baseball and softcamp is $225. in the semifinals and after an ball. The MILL has baseball To learn more or to regis- early lead, Skyline closed the divisions for children ages 5 ter, visit mi.positiveplace.org gap, but the Islanders held through 15 and softball for or the Emerald City site at on for the win. girls 5 through 14. www.ecbahoops.et. Contact Registration runs through The title game was Sam Adams at sam@epic- against Newport, which the Jan. 21. centerfitness.com for more Islanders won 38-25. It’s the The league will host an information. second straight Cold Turkey open house at the Mercer tournament win for the Island Boys & Girls Club on Jan. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. to team. The team includes: Claire answer questions and proMansfield, Annie Medlock, vide information. To learn more or to regisAolani Calderon, Kelly ter, visit www.mercerislandBehrbaum, Macy Mounger, The Mercer Island sixth grade girls select basket- Ali Kimball, Katie Brodsky, littleleague.org.
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Boys basketball Wednesday, Nov. 30 Mercer Island 60, Eastlake 49 Mercer Island – 12 14 19 15 – 60 Eastlake – 12 17 10 10 – 49 Mercer Island – Kaleb Warner 16, Joe Rasmussen 13, Nick Nordale 11, Brian Miller 7, Sam Cohn 4, Karsten Sherman 4, Justen Altaras 3, Jake Shaddle 2. Friday, Dec. 2 Mercer Island 65, Mount Si 43 Mercer Island – 18 17 11 19 – 65 Mount Si – 3 10 15 15 – 43 Mercer Island – Joe Rasmussen 19, Sam Cohn 13, Kaleb Warner 10, Brian Miller 6, Justen Altaras 5, Kyle Huber 4, Nick Nordale 4, Karsten Sherman 2. Saturday, Dec. 3 Mercer Island 62, Renton 48 Mercer Island – 14 17 15 16 - 62 Renton – 12 2 16 18 – 48 Mercer Island – Joe Rasmussen 14, Sam Cohn 12, Kaleb Warner 10, Sean Hughes 7, Brian Miller 5, Nick Nordale 5, Justen Altaras 3, Kyle Huber 2, Chris Lawler 2, Espen Platou 2.
available. Friday, Dec. 2 Mount Si 47, Mercer Island 45 Mount Si – 20 7 9 11 – 47 Mercer Island – 12 8 11 14 – 45 Mercer Island – Savanna Reid 16, Kris Brackmann 12, Carly Andersen 5, Marlo Cafarelli 3, Lauren Ellis 3, Jamie Mounger 3, Ari Moscatel 2, Ranae Tessem 1.
Wrestling Thursday, Dec. 1 Mercer Island 47, Shorewood 21 Results – 106 - Luke Wilson won by forfeit; 113 - Taylan Yuasa beat Henry Follis by fall 2:24; 120 - Jacob Pruchno beat Alex-
ander Lee by decision 9-8; 126 - Matthew Floresca (Shorewood) beat Scott Lee by fall 1:55; 132 - Rikio Campbell (Shorewood) beat Kenji Walker by fall 4:50; 138 - Erik Harris-Uldall (Shorewood) beat Luca Caruccio by decision 7-2; 145 - Connor Gullstad beat Ian Ducey by decision 11-6; 152 - Jack Vassau beat Henry Schlesinger by fall 2:58; 160 - Blake Johnson beat David Ball by fall 3:08; 170 - Nicholas Chandler beat Aaren Wansley by fall :34; 182- Andrew Picton beat Isaac Brengelmann by technical fall 18-2; 195 - Phil Frazier beat Esteban Senteno by fall 1:43; 285 - Erdenbat Erdenebayar (Shorewood) beat Benjamin O’Connell by fall 1:40.
Blake Johnson. So where we’ve had a lot of seniors in the past, we only have two, but we feel they are very strong,” said the coach. “We have a lot of freshmen who are working hard,” said Johnson of the season so far. “We’re working on keeping our tempo up in practice.” Frazier, who was injured at the end of the football season, hasn’t been able to hit the mats for wrestling yet. “My focus has been on conditioning,” he said. “I have a high tempo style.” He added now that he’s wrestling in the 182-weight
class, it will be easier for him to make weight and focus on other things. Laughary said the team has spent the first week or so of practice on technique. “ We ’ r e working on being aggressive on our feet,” he said. “One our Blake Johnson, of MIHS wrestler a s s i s t a n t coaches, Adrian Diaz, is a Seattle police officer and an alum. He’s really brought in a good technique, and since he’s been here, we’ve been much stronger on our feet in the way we attack our opponents — instead of
having a defensive style or a cautious style, and it can get us into trouble, but I think it’s an exciting kind of wrestling and the guys like it.” The team began its campaign last week with a double dual meet against Everett and Shorewood, top of the top teams in the state last year. “Because we go north for our region, we really haven’t bumped into them too often during the season, so it’ll be a good early measuring stick,” said Laughary. The Islanders will travel to Sammamish on Thursday, Dec. 8, for a meet against the Totems starting at 7:30 p.m. The team then hosts a meet against Interlake on Dec. 15.
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Mount Si, Lewis said the team hasn’t spent much time discussing their goals. “The only goal we’ve actually talked about is trying to make the postseason, past KingCo. That’s the big thing,” said the coach. For Pangallo, she wanted to work on getting up to all around, while Johnson wants to work on a new skill for each event. Overall, they hope the team has a fun season, working together. The team will compete against Interlake, Lake Washington and Liberty in the first home meet of the season on Dec. 8 at MIHS starting at 7 p.m. The team
will take on Mount Si, Liberty and Sammamish on Dec. 17 in another home meet. It is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
“We’re working on keeping our tempo up in practice.”
coaches who are excellent. They’ve made up the routine and got about 15 girls out there doing the compulsory,” said Lewis. Thanks to that solid foundation, the team will be in an even better position when it faces Mount Si, a sort of league rival of the Islanders. “Mount Si — that’s our second home meet and we want to beat them,” said Lewis. “They are talented, I already know they are stacked up. If we beat them we’ll be alright. We beat them in the postseason (last year), but they have a little more talent coming in, or a higher level of talent. Three or four girls can’t win a meet, and I think they are a little deeper.” Other than beating
Schedules online Get more information, including links to all the Mercer Island High School winter sports schedules, online at www.mi-reporter.com. Game results, coverage and pictures will also be posted online in the sports section.
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“I first made wine in the basement and de-stemmed zinfandel grapes on the kitchen table. I crushed grapes by foot in the bathtub,” he said. “It turned out and was totally immersed OK!” in the Italians’ love of food “My mentors were these and wine. first-generation ItalianHowell was born in Americans who hung out in Swedish Hospital and the railroad yard in South brought home to the Seattle,” he continued. “They Shorewood Apartments. distributed wine grapes He attended Sunnybeam from Lodi in California.” Preschool, Island Park Howell does have and Lakeridge Washington wine Elementary roots, however. On Wine Schools, South “The first profesMercer Junior sional winemaker High, and whom I got to graduated from know was the late, Mercer Island great, David Lake.” High School in Lake was 1970. the winemaker B arb ara for Associated Howell, his Dee Hitch Vintners, which mother, still lives then changed its on the Island. name to Columbia David Hallgren, his broth- Winery. Howell is also a er; Barbara Hallgren, his good friend of Brian Carter, sister-in-law; and Lindsey who was the winemaker Hallgren Costa, his niece, for Washington Hills and also live on the Island. Apex, and is now based By all accounts, Chris in Woodinville with his Howell’s early fascination own winery, Brian Carter with winemaking must Cellars. Among winemakhave been a challenge for ers, Carter was the first one his family. who advocated blending while the rest of the winemaking world was concentrating on making only a cabernet sauvignon or only a merlot. Blending is exactly what Howell does at Cain
Napa Valley winery celebrates Island roots You know when you have known someone for a long time, but you cannot remember when you met? That is the case with Chris Howell, winemaker for Cain Vineyard and Winery. Actually, I think I met Howell’s mom, Barbara, before I met him. Howell is among the seven winemakers and/or winery owners who grew up on Mercer Island. He is not only the most veteran winemaker, but he is also the only non-Washington winemaker. When Howell followed his winemaking star, Washington’s wine industry was still a fledgling. Howell has been Napa Valley’s Cain winemaker for over 20 years. Howell’s father worked for Boeing and brought back some of the first vintages of Freemark Abbey and Robert Mondavi from California in the mid ’60s. Then, his dad was in Turin, Italy — again, for Boeing,
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Cellars. Lake confirmed Howell's strong desire to study in France. While in France, Howell took the advice of his professors at Ecole Nationale Superiure Agronomique in Montpellier, who recommended that he study viticulture along with winemaking. He was then granted a year-long internship at Mouton Rothschild, where he experienced every aspect of the vineyard, cellar and laboratory. At the same time, he studied winetasting at the Institut d’Oenologie in Bordeaux. “All of this was a great start, but in truth, just a beginning,” Howell said. “I have been lucky to work in a number of different vineyards and wineries here in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. I even had a harvest in 1985 with E.B. Foote Winery in Seattle.” In 1980, Jerry and Joyce Cain purchased 550 acres on Spring Mountain. Even though they have retired, their partners, Jim and Nancy Meadlock, have carried on their dream of a mountain vineyard dedicated to the classical blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, malbec and petit verdot. The fruit of this vineyard would inspire the creation of Cain Five. Howell produces three
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Chris Howell, wine maker for Cain Vineyard and Winery. wines at Cain Vineyard and Winery: Cain Five, Cain Cuvee and Cain Concept. The “five” in the name Cain Five refers to the five grapes: cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, petit verdot and malice, which are used in the Bordeaux area of France. Howell strives to use only grapes from Cain vineyards for Cain Five so that “estate-bottled” can be proudly heralded on its label. Cain Concept and Cain Cuvee can utilize the same five grapes, but Howell has winemaker’s choice here. The current Cain Concept is 2007 and carries the additional designation of “Benchland,” noting that the grapes come mostly from the valley floor. It has four grapes: primarily cabernet sauvignon plus merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Cain Cuvee is softer, with a majority of merlot and an addition of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and petit verdot, also mostly from the valley floor. It is not only a blend of four grapes, but it is also a blend of two years, utilizing the 2006 and 2007 vintages. Even being so far away from the valley floor, Cain Mountain Vineyard had to be replanted using phylloxera — resistant rootstock
in 1992. When I visited Napa about 10 years ago, the valley was marked by piles of vines ready to be burned or scorched areas where the vines had already been burned. Phylloxera is an insect closely related to the aphid that feeds on leaves and roots of wine vines. When I was visiting Cain Vineyard during the height of the infestation, I stayed in the car so no possibly contaminated shoes could taint the vineyard soil. Only certain vehicles were allowed into the vineyards so that no tires could carry the infection. By the time a vineyard shows infestation, it is too late and the notorious insect is off destroying nearby vineyards. Robert Mondavi, owner of R o b e r t Mondavi Winery, used NASA satellite photos that detected heat variances. If a vineyard showed higher heat, Mondavi tore it out immediately, hoping to keep the spread of phylloxera under control. I have been especially interested in how wineries have been the leaders in “green” practices. Cain is a member of the Napa Green Land Program and
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Lorne Rubis defines highly successful people as those who work with character, in turn inspiring other people. This applies not only to one’s work, but to their personal life. Rubis is the CEO of Ryzex, an international mobile technology solutions company based in Bellingham. He has been at Ryzex for eight years, but has 40 years of leadership skills, which got him to thinking about his first book, “The Character Triangle,” which was released Nov. 1. It took him three years to write the book, but Rubis has created a trilogy of values that include accountability, respect (for yourself and others), and abundance as a system for successful living, both professionally and personally. “It involves thinking and acting with intent, based on three values that are uniquely important on their own and become even more powerful when connected,” Rubis said. Rubis began his career
life as a teacher and coach. He was profoundly moved by that career and the impact he had on his students. “The school had nothing, no uniforms, nothing,” he said. He was teaching English and coaching, and he and his team made the decision they were going to win. “We didn’t complain a b o u t the lack of what we had; we just started to b elie ve,” he said. T h e Lorne Rubis values in the book started then. There was a system, he said — a framework on how they worked together. Rubis moved on to the University of Oregon to get his graduate degree. Over his 40 years of working, he did his own qualitative research on determining the values he observed in people. “Accountability, respect and abundance came to
the front of the line,” Rubis said. “I felt that I needed to shine a light on the importance of these values as a system for driving success. At the same time, when as an executive I sent out employee satisfaction surveys, I realized that people and organizations showed deficiencies in the understanding and application of these values. These two forces joined to birth the character triangle.” Rubis said he believes people have much more control of their ability to influence their success in work and life than they think. With regard to accountability, he said rather than play the blame game, ask what you can do to make a difference. Instead of trying to defend yourself, which he said is not productive, ask yourself what you can do to make others around you more successful as well. “When you come from a place of listening to that person and understanding, the relationship becomes more problem-solving and productive,” he said. “A lot
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of people are disrespectful and don’t even realize it. Or, we’re listening, but we’re not really present.” In this day of increasing rudeness, he recommends that folks make a point to really dig deep to see if they are truly being respectful. One good example of disrespect, he said, is email. We’ve all received them — with all caps, as though we are being screamed at. Then, he said, self-accountability comes into play. When Rubis speaks of abundance, he’s not talking about wealth. He is talking about generosity of spirit. He said the best leaders and colleagues are enormously abundant with their time, training and genuinely interested in learning about you, and how to help you be more successful. “Most of us could benefit from more resources, but people with abundance come from a perspective of ‘I have what I need, not what I lack’ — the people who make the best of what they’ve got,” he said. Where scarcity comes in, people tend to diminish those who have more than them, Rubis said. “Those who rise to another level of contribution are naturally focused on being generous-spirited,” he said. “If you’re an abundant person, you
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WINE | FROM 16 the Fish Friendly Farming Program, and leads the way in sustainable agriculture practices. Howell has been on the cusp in investigating how climate change will affect grape growing and vineyard management. Above all, he has been alert that proposed practices to forestall the unfavorable effects of climate change do not adversely affect the balance of ecology. He often heads seminars on climate change. With all these accolades and experience under his belt, Howell is very humble. He is conscientious and attentive in his winemaking; however, his everyday persona is quiet and unassuming. He sums up his journey thus far: “All steps along a path which has no end in sight,� he mused. “My wife Katie and I continue down the same path. I am so lucky.� Cain Vineyard and Winery can be visited by appointment only. It is about 20 minutes up into the Spring Mountain district from the city of St. Helena. While 20 minutes doesn’t sound arduous, you are warned not to use your GPS. The written directions include such landmarks as “cattle-crossing grid.� While views of vineyards throughout Napa are glorious, Cain’s viewpoint is astounding. The ocean can be seen on an especially clear day. “When it rains,� Howell was pointing out as I marveled at the view, “the water which runs down this way is going into Napa Valley. The other direction, it is going into Sonoma Valley.� To visit, call (707) 963-1616 or email winery@CainFive. com. Cain is open every morning except Sunday for groups of four or fewer. Dee Hitch can be reached at rockypointlane@aol.com.
Holidays bring a different kind of stress for seniors Helping older relatives and friends through this busy time of year Has anyone else noticed? It got dark by 4:30 p.m. the other day. I know, I know, it happens this time every year, and one would think I would remember that. But it seems to creep up, unsuspecting, stealthy, before the realization hits: holiday time. Time starts to move faster, schedules become bloated for events that must happen before Dec. 24, and gifts must be purchased and sent. Don’t
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Dec. 19-30, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Participants will swim, play in the gym, complete art projects and participate in a wide range of activities. Includes field trips. Each day has a theme and line-up. Register at www. SJCC.org.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011 | Page 19 and she missed him terribly. Like any time of year, holiday time evokes feelings on a continuum — from joy to dread or somewhere in the middle. But the difference during the holiday season is that you are expected to be joyful, happy and not a “negative Nellie.� But what if you can’t? What if this is your time to suffer, grieve and mourn? What if you don’t make the four dozen holiday cookies like you always do, or trim the tree exactly the day after Thanksgiving? What happens then? Change. That is what happens next. Traditions should be meaningful, and if they cannot be done, they will still be there for when the time is right. It is OK to do something different; even just getting through the season is OK. Acknowledging opposing
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Zaw Pizza also features a variety of northwest wine and microbrews.
Artisan bake-at-home pizza has arrived in downtown Mercer Island. Tucked into a cozy space in Tabit Village Square, ‘Zaw Pizza offers handcrafted pizzas and salads with organic ingredients. There are now five restaurants offering pizza on the Island. Zaw is a small chain begun by two Canadian men. The name “zaw is slang for pizza in Canada,� according to shop manager Michel DeBange.
Zaw has participated in the Mercer Island Farmers Market. Zaw’s menu offers the option of gluten-free, whole wheat or traditional white crusts with selections ranging from an Arugula Patch pizza to Roasted Veg Head, to My Big Fat Greek Pizza. The shop also has a variety of Northwestern wines and microbrews and offers salads that will feed two to three. According to Zaw’s website, “We relish in ‘In-House’ preparing as much as we can (even when we don’t need to prepare any relish). By preparing our own sauces and dressings and other items, we can utilize ingredients that fit our SOUL guidelines and keep us incredibly fresh — and cut down on
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CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES
OFF ISLAND HOMES -SHORT SALE-
$189,900 Grasslawn Park
$494,000
4BR/2BA Kenmore home. Large eat-in kitchen with lot’s of cabinet space. Living room with fireplace and large hearth. #270243
Immaculate Traditional 4BR/2.25BA Murray Franklin home on quiet cul-de-sac. Near Microsoft, Grasslawn Park. New Carpet, New Paint, in & out. Move-in Ready. #271179
James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
-SHORT SALE-
$280,000 DT Kirkland
3BR/2.5BA 2010 SF townhome in Seattle’s Mt. Baker neighborhood. Large two level private backyard patio. Must see! #218403
$615,000
$299,900
-SHORT SALE-
$64,900 MI Ridgewood
Heritage at Fairwood 2BR/1BA, 895SF, FHA APPROVED! www.cbbain.com/ jamesshute #202888 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
$135,600
James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Mary Lou Putman 206-551-3111
Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
Redmond
$639,000 -SHORT SALE-
$144,900 3BR CONDO
James R. Shute 206-230-5421
$359,900
This home is 6BR/4BA, 2580sf, fully fenced yard, wonderful floorplan, close to Microsoft. This one is a must see! #253265 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Bainbridge Isl
$655,000
3.7 Sunny rolling ac close-in, just mins from ferry & town. Custom 3BR/2.5BA home + 2-room outbuilding & shop/garage. Short sale - incredible opportunity! #284760
$435,000
New listing in Issaquah Highlands 3BR/2.5BA, living rm, dining rm, den/ office, fam rm, “cubby”, utility, 2 car gar. Turn-key perfect, shows like a model home! #290167 Molly Penny 206-230-5515
$279,000 Amazing Spaces!
All the amenities of Island living over 1300 sf w/3 bedrooms, balcony, fireplace $ beautiful Pool ! #263994
$1,175,000
Urban/Suburban living w/giving up space. 3BR/3.5BA townhome w/apx 3,450sf & attached 2 car gar. Living/dining, kit/family rm, den, rec rm, +A/C. #252329
Josh Thurman 206-321-3129
-SHORT SALE-
$184,900
2 story Townhouse w/fully finished basement w/2BR, 1full bath and laundry room w/ storage. Main level has kitchen & dining w/ slider to deck. #279118
Molly Penny 206-200-4411
◆ New on Market
Virtual Tours
Exceptional Properties Upper-end properties, In the top 10%
James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Michele Schuler 206-992-2013 James Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
VACANT LAND
$775,000
Coveted Somerset nbrhd. Breathtaking, wraparound views of Seattle & Bellevue as well as the Olympics. Must see. www.cbbain. com/jamesshute #242672 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Easy Living
$1,098,000
Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
-SHORT SALE-
$230,000 On the Blvd!
On the Boulevard & directly across from Houghton Beach Park, this nearly 2,000sf, 2BR/1.75BA condo boasts spectacular city & lake views. #254580
James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445 James Shute 206-230-5421
Great amenities
Motivated seller for this easy drive-up main flr corner 2BR/1.5BA home w/gorgeous details, stainless, granite, cool community game room w/sauna & more. #289610
Wonderful Townhouse. End unit w/deck, lg pvt fenced yd, no homeowners dues, situated among single family homes, easy access to schools & shopping. #285353
$339,000
$470,000
2BR/1BR, 990SF Built green townhouse, end unit. Stainless applcs, gas fplc, HE washer & dryer, custom blinds throughout unit. #231770
Traditional, Built 2000, w/Spacious flowing floor plan sited on shy ac. 4BR/3BA, office, & 5 piece master ste w/balcony. You will love it! Move-in Ready! #201940
Luxury 2007 townhome in N. Admiral w/ view of the Olympics & Sound. Spacious floor-plan w/gourmet kitchen & plentiful storage. Light & bright! #228495
Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500
Bellefield Park
Downtown Bellevue Townhome, newly renovated throughout, 2BR+2.5BA, club house, pool & tennis courts, magnificent grounds, pvt patio & deck, new furn+AC, gar #280475 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351
Great investment opportunity. 2 structures on property. Main house can be lived in & rent the other bldg, 5th unit can be added (2BR/1BA) & rented for $850 #288163
New Price!
$185,000
Motivated seller! Efficient & remodeled main floor 1BR/1BA home w/private access & gorgeous details, stainless, granite, community game room with sauna + more! #294239
3BR/2.5BA 2092SF condo in boutique building. Seller will look at all offers. Enjoy Premier Location & all the Benefits of Living in the Vibrant Heart of Kirkland #261376
James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
206-232-4600
Ocean View Lot
$159,000 Pvt lane
$448,000 Lake Views!
$688,000
Spectacular view property, high on hill in gated Willapa Heights. Panoramic, sweeping ocean views. Highly coveted. Ready to build, septic in. #235503
Lg residential building site in area of new/ remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views. All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundary. #143651
Building site of nearly a 1/2ac w/tranquil & serene Lake views & Seward Park to the west, treetops to the south. Olympic Mtn views w/2nd story. #248070
Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414
Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
Ocean View! $1,295,000 Perched above the ocean, a stunning home w/breathtaking views. World class 4000sf of luxury. Incredible attention to details. Near Westport WA. Your dream home! #202964 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Build It Here
$349,000 Building Site
Turn your Dreams into a reality in the Upland Reserve - over 3 acres of wooded serenity. Build your Estate Home here. #232406
$498,000 Custom Presale
Partial lk view lot, small subdivision 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Backs to conservancy Tract. Road, utilities in along paved access. Cleared for viewing! #83516
Josh Thurman 206-321-3129
$949,000
The Uplands Reserve - Beckmann Homes Mt Si, Private Estate Setting 3940sf Time to customize.#231902 Josh Thurman 206-321-3129
Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
-SHORT SALE-
$484,900
Urban retreat! $1,390,000 Opportunity!
$398,000 Residential Lot
$498,000
View Home
$1,595,000
Beautiful Stafford construction: 4BR/2.5BA, 2950SF home in Newcastle’s LaCrosse development. www.cbbain.com/jamesshute #205062
Stunning country estate in Union Hill on over 2.5ac. Traditional home w/adjacent ADU, pool, sport court, green house, creek & more. #251583
Tucked away building lot up pvt lane. Potential lk & Mt Rainier views. Lg lot, 3000sf building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896
Partial lk view lot, small subdivision of 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Road, utilities in along paved access, recorded maintenance agrmt. Survey avail. #83519
Uplands Reserve: Beckmann Homes Inc delivers another exceptional traditional with Mt.Si stellar Views! Huge w/flat landscaped yard #232451
James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Josh Thurman 206-321-3129
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
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MERCER ISLAND HOMES
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WOW-BEST VALUE! $840,000 SPECTACULAR CREEK-SIDE 5BR Black & Caldwell! Pvt sylvan site! Skylights, wdws + French doors galore; best kit w/ Subzero, slab granite island. Amazing extras! #270181 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240
West Side Views $988,000 Amazing Views. Great New Price! 4BR/3.25BA, Office, Sauna, 2 Fplcs, 1 Home From Wft Homes, Call Galen 206778-9787 to see today #233365 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787
Classic NW
$859,000
Westside half ac, lake views, pvt end of street, 4BR/2.75BA, spacious & light, rec rm+ den, separate space for studio, lovely grounds w/pool. #250752 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Lake Views
$999,000
Holiday Special
$868,000
North End Opp
$350,000
I’ll level w/you…lvl this fixer to create your sweetdream hideaway on this 11000sf lvl lot at the end of a little lane on First Hill near park! #289627 Mary Lou Putman 206-551-3111
Best in Show!
$709,900
This 2 story w/lg, lvl bkyd in prime southend nbrhd is definitely premier value. 5BR, family rm + rec rm! Close to schools, parks, shopping. #297655 Jane Harrison 206-919-9992 Stephanie St.Mary 206-953-8359
1 lvl or more
$889,000
Partial Lk, Mt Rainier views thru walls of glass. Shimmering winter light thru the trees. NW classic, lg, open entertaining spaces, privacy, move-in ready! #293576
Pvt, mature lot. Cooks kitchen, circular drive, A RARE FIND! North end luxury, all the amenities, Sunshine streams in & walls of windows. #250413
Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Josh Thurman 206-321-3129
Holiday Home
$1,149,000
Over 2100SF of Luxury Living w/ spectacular Lake, Mtn & City views. Live in this Elegant 2BR/1.75BA Condo! Easy distance to all amenities & I-90. #280637
4BR NW contemporary featuring window walls expanding interior spaces. Formal & casual areas. Guest suite, FR plus Rec rm, chef’s kit. A/C. Generator. #272594
Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Mary Yax 206-612-8722
Be Dazzled!
$1,225,000
BEST LOCATION!
$629,900
WOW! Bright, spacious custom home ideally sited a few blocks from schools & parks; 3-5BR w/superb formal areas, gorgeous lg lvl yd & so many extras! #276822 Natalie Malin 206-230-5422
View + Style!
$799,900
Mid century style in desirable nbrhd! 4+BRs, 3BA, big yd, westside. Open design flooded w/light year round. Close to schools, shopping & parks. #258208 Stephanie St.Mary 206-953-8359 Jane Harrison 206-919-9992
Light & bright
$899,950
Immaculate 4BR home w/terrific privacy & peek-a-boo views. Elegant & lightfilled. Park-like grounds with a soothing pond. #261821 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
Enchanting!
$1,324,998
Great new price! Rebuilt 2004. Elegant 4BR, 3.5BA home boasts 2 master suites! Chef’s kitchen, spacious rms & custom finishes. #275154
7BR/5BA, 6550sf wooded 33,827sf lot… traditional Grace & Style - move right in. Close to I-90 & all amenities. #241689
Julie Green 206-930-0511
Josh Thurman 206-321-3129
◆ New on Market
Virtual Tours First Hill View $1,500,000 Old world charm meets modern day luxury! Built in 2009, this home has over 3,700sf, w/4BR + den/3.25BA, open flrpln & sweeping lake, city & mtn views. #291201 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
New for 2012!
$1,650,000
Westside Sunset $1,998,000
Plans ready! Traditional, shingle sided new home by RKK Const at Sunset Ridge. Luxury amenities & systems, craftsman styling. Stop by plat to see 4 other homes. #166242 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Extremely pvt 100’ westside WF, dock, deepwater moorage, jet ski pad. Rebuild/ remodel on footprint at water’s edge. Least expensive WF available on MI! #196224 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Level Waterfront
$2,300,000
Gracious, level 1/2 acre with lightfilled 3370 SF home. Stunning lake and mountain views. 5 BD/3BA. Private and serene setting with easy access to I-90. #191475 Janet Scroggs 206-914-1164
Exceptional Properties Upper-end properties, In the top 10%
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