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Mercer Island schools begin winter break Schools on Mercer Island will begin winter break this week. Mercer Island School District students will be on break from Thursday, Dec. 20, through Jan. 2, as will students at St. Monica. Northwest Yeshiva High School will be on break from Dec. 21 through Jan. 2.
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The annual Argosy Christmas Ship will visit Mercer Island on Thursday, Dec. 20, from 8:40 to 9 p.m. at Luther Burbank Park. The Dickens Carolers will sing for the community from on board the ship. To learn more, visit www.argosycruises.com/themecruises.
Holiday closures Throughout the rest of the December, local offices will be closed in observance of the holidays. On Dec. 25, the city offices will be closed, as will the post office. The Mercer Island Library will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. The Reporter office will also be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, through Dec. 25.
Where to eat on Christmas Eve & Day Hungry? No tree at your house? Done with cookies and pie? Head on down to Stopsky’s Deli, at 3015 S.E. 78th Street, next to Island Books. The deli will be open Christmas Eve and will serve brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Day.
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Samantha Peiter, a first-grader at Island Park Elementary, did this drawing for the Reporter’s annual Holiday Greetings. The special section can be found inside this week’s paper.
Schools, police to review safety plans Police and school officials will look again at safety, emergency measures here By Mary L. Grady
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Soon after the news broke on Friday about the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Mercer Island Police Chief Ed Holmes and Mercer Island School District Superintendent Gary Plano were on the phone, talking about safety and security at Island schools. Plano and Holmes spoke about what happened and what they need to do to further ensure student safety. They met on Monday morning.
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Gary Plano, reached by phone on Friday afternoon, reiterated that the schools within the Mercer Island School District already have specific measures in place to deal with a situation similar to what happened in Connecticut or any event that might occur inside or outside each school. In a press release sent Friday, the school district offered both condolences to the people of Newtown, Conn., and sought to offer reassurance to families of students here. Plano said that in concert with the police and emergency personnel, the schools often practice and drill for procedures for an incident like the one in Newtown. In the past few years, schools have gone into lockdown if a person with a gun is believed to be within the massage therapy mineral makeup skin care
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general vicinity of a school. According to Plano, the school safety drills are lockdown or modified lockdown procedures. Announcements made by text, email or school intercom set procedures in motion to protect students and staff whether a threat is perceived to be inside the building or not. Holmes said that lockdowns and modified lockdowns are implemented at any sign of a threat. “Those threats might include an abandoned or stolen car in the vicinity of a school or reports of shots fired,” he said. “Anytime we think that a situation has a propensity for violence, we act.” On Monday, after meeting with Plano, Chief Holmes said that the effort now and in the coming weeks will be to look at the mechanics of safety procedures here and look at ways to enhance them. The procedures include actions that are both straightforward and complex. Exterior doors at schools
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On a grey afternoon in the plush offices of a private bank in a sleek skyscraper above the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a group of welldressed business people gathered. They were there to discuss what you would perhaps expect; money and how to get more of it. But instead of profits, the group was looking for ways to ease the stress of a life-threatening illness on a child and their family . It was a meeting of the board of the Washington and Alaska chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Before the meeting began, the talk was of an 8-year-old boy from the Midwest who was in Seattle as part of Make-A-Wish. He had a
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again at “how we do business here.” Police training changed are locked. Office staff sta- dramatically since the shoottioned at front offices moni- ing at Columbine High tor the main doors. Anyone School, where two stuwho wishes to enter the dents shot several students school is directed to check and teachers in 1999, he in at the front desk. Online explained. tools are used to alert and “This is something we inform oththink about and ers. train for. It is Hol m e s always on our noted that minds,” he said. an armed, The police work uniformed in concert with p o l i c e Ed Holmes, other law enforceofficer is Chief of Police, Mercer Island ment agencies for deployed support during full time at these situations. the high school with a police Mutual aid agreements with car parked in view at the other agencies include having main entrance. maps and layouts of schools He said that he and the and other public facilities. superintendent are in close The Mercer Island contact even if there is not Police Department had an emergency. The schools recently completed Crisis and police have a partner- Intervention Team training, ship, he said. he said. It included discuss“We have each other’s cell ing persons with mental phone numbers,” he contin- health issues. ued. “We talk frequently.” Island police are always He said that over the next within just a few short minfew weeks, they plan to look utes from any school.
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Yet, Holmes said that as much as you train and prepare, you cannot prevent or stop every one of these incidents from happening. When police responded to the shooter at the Newtown school, the damage had been done. He reiterated that everyone needs to be aware of what is happening around them. And if there is something or someone who is not right, tell someone. He also said that for students, the city’s Youth & Family Services counselors are at each school. For more information, go to www.mercergov.org. Rebecca Mar/Staff Photo
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Mercer Island and Bellevue fire departments respond to a fire in an apartment at Newell Court early Friday morning, Dec. 14. Nine fire units responded with a total of 24 firefighters.
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In the wake of the recent shootings around the country, Youth Eastside Services Executive Director Patti SkeltonMcGougan has created a list of tips to help parents when talking to chilBy Reporter Staff dren about this difficult Just after 8:30 a.m. on subject. Friday, Dec. 14, members She says when kids of the Mercer Island Fire hear stories, they will Department responded to have fears about it hapa fire in an apartment at pening to them. She sugNewell Court, located on gests talking with them 78th Avenue S.E. honestly about what hapFirefighters at the stapened, but don’t focus on tion across the street first it. Help older children by noticed the fire alarm planning what to do to stay safe if they are in a dangerous situation. To see the full list from Please place on page 3, YES, visit their website at www.youtheastsideser- hand corner vices.org.
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the department. The apartment, along with the unit below it, sustained water damage from the sprinkler system. The fire was out in minutes. Crews from Bellevue and Eastside Fire Departments were also at the scene. A total of nine fire apparatus were used, with approximately 24 firefighters. The cause of the fire appears to be accidental, according to the MIFD, but the incident is still being investigated. Damage is estimated to be around $100,000.
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News briefs ‘DC fast charger’ for electric cars installed at BC Bellevue College has installed a rare direct current (DC) fast charger for electric vehicles on its campus. Located near the I-90/I-405 interchange, the ‘DC fast charger’ is the Eastside’s first. It should help combat “range anxiety” experienced by electric vehicle drivers by providing a nearly full recharge in about half an hour. It’s the first fast charger on any college or university campus in the entire western United States. These chargers differ from conventional chargers by utilizing direct current to provide an 80 percent charge in approximately 30 minutes. By contrast, it can take several hours for the more popular level 2 chargers to provide a full charge, and even a full day for a level 1 charger that’s powered from a regular household plug. There are only 87 DC fast chargers available for public use in the entire country as of this writing; this will be the 13th in Washington state.
In addition to the fast charger, BC installed two more level 2 chargers on its campus that join two existing chargers that were added this past summer. All five stations, which will be available for public use, are part of the Blink network and charge usage fees (visit www.blinknetwork.com for more information). To complement the chargers, the college also plans to add an allelectric Nissan Leaf as part of an on-campus car sharing program for students, faculty and staff. The project was made possible primarily with a federal Department of Energy grant, and BC students picked up the balance of the cost with funds from a student sustainability fee. To find the charger, go to parking lot C7 off of Snoqualmie River Road on the west side of the main campus. For more information, go to Bellevuecollege. edu.
MI police to talk crime at Jan. 8 Rotary meeting The next meeting is set for Jan. 8, 2013, and will feature a talk about crime and crime prevention on Mercer Island. Mercer
Island police officers Griffin and Jira will speak. The public is always welcome to attend meeting presentations held each Tuesday. Lunch is available for a fee. The event begins at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.
New King County Council budget keeps focus on services On Nov. 14, the Metropolitan King County Council adopted a 2013 King County Budget. The adopted $7.6 billion budget includes a $685 million General Fund Budget, of which 73 percent is directed toward public safety and criminal justice programs. The proposed budget would maintain the county’s AAA bond rating by not using the county’s cash reserves or tapping the rainy day fund. The adopted budget includes:
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Volunteering Can Be Easy and Rewarding For many of us, December is a month when our thoughts and concerns for the less fortunate in our communities really come to the forefront. This is no doubt due in part to the holidays we celebrate and due in part to the seasonal weather. Cold, wet and windy days remind us how tough life can sometimes be. For an organization like Food Lifeline, the less fortunate are always at the forefront of their thoughts and efforts. Each year in November and December QFC is proud to support Food Lifeline in the Puget Sound area and the Oregon Food Bank in Oregon with a twomonth campaign to collect both food and cash for these organizations. Our campaign is called Bringing Hope To the Table. The food and money that is accumulated helps sustain these organizations and their clients for months after the holidays are over. QFC is also proud to be a year ‘round partner with these organizations in providing wholesome food through the Grocery Rescue Program. Food that no longer meets our standards for quality and
• $1.3 million in funds to countywide regional human service organizations. • The adopted budget requires the sheriff and Public Health-Seattle King County to lead a countywide effort to address human trafficking. • Leveraging the Affordable Care Act by requiring the executive to assess and propose an integrated health and human services plan that will likely include the reorganization or consolidation of county departments. • Preserving funding and staffing levels for the superior and district courts and the prosecuting attorney’s office. The budget also supports several other initiatives: • It allocates funding to the sheriff ’s office to maintain its number of commissioned officers it needs for patrol. • Makes strategic investments to reduce recidivism by continuing to support two-gang intervention programs and improve educational opportunities
freshness, but that is still wholesome and healthful is donated and used to feed hungry people through the great work of these organizations. Much of the great work that Food Lifeline does would not be possible without the assistance of a large group of volunteers. Nora Peters, a Grocery Rescue Program Representative at Food Lifeline notes, “All non-profits agree that volunteers who give their skills and time are a precious resource and are really the backbone of our operations. This is even more true at Food Lifeline where every year over 9,000 volunteers help us sort and repack food donations, help with administrative tasks in our office, and with food and fund drives. These volunteers are the equivalent of 20 full-time employees!” Many volunteers return often to help Food Lifeline, but the door is always open for people who want to donate even just a few hours of their time. As the Food Lifeline website notes, “Businesses, schools, social clubs, faith-based groups, service
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012 | Page 3 for those leaving jail. • Review and potentially upgrade the county’s website, available in more languages to increase the ability of all of the county’s residents to access vital information. Finally, the budget focuses on strategic planning, particularly in the county’s long-term capital facility needs. Specifically: • Coordinates with members of the county’s solid waste system to determine their long-term commitment. This will either reinforce the need for the half-billion dollar transfer station upgrade process, or determine the need to reevaluate those investments. • The council asked the executive to evaluate the county’s required investments to deal with the combined sewer overflow issue in the wastewater
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Garbage pick-up moved to following day for holidays Republic Services (also known locally as Allied Waste) will not collect garbage, recycling and yard waste from its Puget Sound-area customers on Christmas Day (Tuesday, Dec. 25) or New Year’s Day (Tuesday, Jan. 1). Customers with a regular scheduled pick-up on these days will have their waste picked up the following day (Wednesday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, respectively). Subsequent days during the week will be picked up one day later. The company’s normal collection schedule resumes the week of Jan. 7.
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connections, and hone marketable skills in communication and leadership. What’s more, volunteering can just be plain old fun!” Volunteers age 6 or older are welcome to come as individuals, as a family, or as a group of friends/co-workers/members of a place of worship/sports team, etc. To learn more about Food Lifeline’s volunteer opportunities, please visit their website www.foodlifeline.org/volunteer or send an email to the Volunteer Team at volunteer@ fll.org. Paid Adver tisement
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months of doctors appointments and treatments for life-threatening illnesses? simple wish. The local chap- They know the small things ter had arranged to help him that are important to chilget his wish, which was to dren, such as getting their visit his best friend, who ages precise. lives in Seattle. Brian Mock was raised on That wish was to be grant- Mercer Island. He and his ed — but not in just a simple wife, Julie, have three chilway. The boy, his family and dren; Chris is 7 1/2, Anna his Seattle friend were also is 5 and Brady is 3 1/2. He to be whisked off from their is the managing director for luxury hotel by limousine direct investments at Russell to the premier of Disney’s Investments. He attended “How to Train Your Dragon” Lakeridge Elementary and performance at the Tacoma IMS, and graduated from Dome. There Mercer Island was to be High School an exclusive in 1989 and pre-perforlater from the mance tour University of back stage Washington. to meet the Jeff Dunn is actors and a relative newthe dragons. comer to the Islander Jeff Dunn, Island, having Brian Mock Trustee, Make-A-Wish lived here just was installed Foundation three years. to be the new He and his director of wife, Dawn, the group. Newly appointed have two young children to the board as a trustee is who are 5 and 2 1/2. He Jeff Dunn. They join volun- hails from Virginia, and is teers from the community an associate director in the along with business people private equity investment representing bankers, air- group of Vulcan Inc., the lines, Costco, doctors, hotels family investment office for and software firms. Islander Paul Allen. The men, both fathers, are Both men say simply inspired and enthused about that they live on the Island their positions. Why, who because of what it offers for would not want to help out their children and family kids and families to have life. fun, feel normal again after Each said that joining the
Coalition seeks to break gridlock, Litzow named chair of Senate education committee By Carrie Rodriguez
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“Each of us can put ourselves in the shoes of those who have a very sick child.”
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Mercer Island dads, Brian Mock, left, and Jeff Dunn are on the board of the Washington and Alaska Make-A-Wish Foundation. Make-A-Wish leadership was easy. “For me and for Russell, this was an opportunity to give back, do something local and make a difference,” Mock said. “It helps keep me grounded.” Dunn explained that he had a close friend whose 6-year-old son was very ill. Dunn was impressed by what the family went
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through. There was so much stress on the family, he remembered. “Each of us can put ourselves in the shoes of those who have a very sick child,” he said. “And we want to help somehow.” By its nature, Make-AWish is also in the business of building community. Mock told the story of one child who wished to be on the Northwestern, the crab-tendering fishing vessel on the television show “Deadliest Catch” boat with Captain Sig Hansen. Not only was it a memorable adventure for the child, but now the crew and others involved in the popular television show have become part of the Make-A-Wish family — helping raise funds and awareness. When asked what they would wish for, each man paused — but just for a second before answering. For Mock it would be to be on stage with U2 or the band Coldplay, with a microphone or guitar in hand. For Dunn, perhaps working out and catching a few passes from football hero, Joe Montana. For more, go to www. northwestwishes.org.
Two Democratic state senators, including Eastsider Sen. Rodney Tom of Medina, will join an unprecedented Republicanled Senate coalition that aims to split power between the two parties. The Majority Coalition Caucus proposes to have six Democrat-led committees, six committees led by Republicans and three panels that are evenly split between the two parties. Those committees will have no more than a onevote majority. As part of the coalition's arrangement, Sen. Steve Litzow, of Mercer Island, has been selected to serve as chairman of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee and the leader on education issues when legislators convene for the 2013 session. Litzow represents the 41st District, which includes Mercer Island. “Washington needs a world-class education system,” said Litzow, who served as ranking minority member on education issues the past two years. “There are many students, teachers and administrators who continue to innovate and build better schools. However, we have not kept pace with the education demands of the global marketplace.” Tom, who will serve as the coalition's majority leader, said during a news conference in Olympia that "the public is hungry for us to come together, to work together in a collaborative manner and that’s exactly what this coalition is trying to accomplish. We want a cooperative relationship and making sure that we
work across party lines.” The coalition currently has 25 Senate members, and Tom hopes other Democrats will join. Democrats control the House, and incoming governor Jay Inslee is a Democrat. Republican senators also lauded the effort as an equitable approach that would evenly divide the governing structure across party lines. But the proposal is drawing opposition from some Democratic Party leaders, who say the coalition is risky and would bring instability and more gridlock to Olympia. Washington State Democratic Party Chair Dwight Pelz said in a news release that senators Tom and Sheldon stood for reelection as Democrats in 2010. “But today, (they) turned their backs on the Democratic Party by siding with a radically right Republican caucus that earlier this year attempted to slash critically important funding for education and social services for the elderly and the vulnerable,” said Pelz, who added the proposal is a “prescription for instability and division.” He also claims that Tom “instigated this unprecedented coup and joined with Republicans to install himself as majority leader out of a desire to further his own personal ambitions, not out of what is in the best interests of his constituents or the public at large.” However, Tom told the Reporter that the coalition is about governing, not politics. “The election season is over and citizens want us to govern and get away from political bickering and move forward on the issues,” said Tom. Carrie Rodriguez is the regional editor of the Kirkland Reporter and the Bothell-Kenmore Reporter. Both are sister papers of the Mercer Island Reporter.
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imaginations. It wasn’t an Inch; it was more like a Mile, Let’s READ a good book and enjoy a good Smile! Dave and Elizabeth Perozek
I want to thank you for your store circular inserted in the Mercer Island Reporter this past week. I especially appreciate seeing your handguns and rifles on sale. This is fantastic! On 10 separate pages of your circular, you had at least one gun for sale. It’s nice to know I can save $150 on Mercer Island is a small city Winchester rifles, $50 on Ruger and because of its restriction to pistols, and also save $1.70 on 20 the island, it will never be a large rounds of 39 mm Herter’s bullets. city. However, in the 12 years This is just what everyone needs that I have lived here, there have during the holiday season. been huge changes to the physiWith all the recent shootings cal structure of the downtown, at movie theaters, malls, elemenwith high-rise buildings replactary schools and general violence ing one- and two-story strucin our streets, I really appreciate tures. The watercourse that runs that you’re helping our citizens through downtown is the most arm themselves for more viopolluted on the Island. lence. Yet, I do not see any I had my eye plan to mitigate stormon a nice digital water runoff from camera. But with Send your letters downtown. so many savings to: editor@mi-reporter. It is much easier to on your deadly com. Keep it brief, plan for and implement armaments, I courteous, and sign stormwater flow reduccan’t resist your your name. tion before buildings “doorbuster sale.” are built rather than try Your adverto retrofit years later. In tisements really make me want to European cities and in American shop at your stores. cities, green solutions to stormEric Radman water runoff and pollution are much cheaper to build than alternative gray structures. With much downtown construction yet to come, Mercer Hooray for (Island Park Island should require green Elementary) Principal Hoffman, stormwater solutions for all new Suess must be cheering! buildings in the downtown area Citizens of Island-ville are lisand any place large buildings tening and hearing. are constructed on the Island, Let’s bury our gadgets, our including our schools. X-boxes, Play-stations, Urban forests help reduce It’s books that light up our stormwater runoff, yet our tree
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ordinances only apply to trees in critical areas. Large trees provide more ecological services (per Seattle Times, http:// seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019878659_oldtrees11m. html) than small trees, yet we allow them to be cut down by homeowners without restriction, except in critical areas. I want to see Mercer Island better plan for our urban forest and stormwater runoff. There is a good article on case studies of how other cities, albeit much larger, are planning for urban forests and managing stormwater at: www.americanforests.org/ourprograms/urbanforests. Rita Moore
Unexpected benefit of marijuana law change I am writing in response to
the recent concern by many community members regarding the legalization of marijuana in Washington. For many, this legalization was met with the valid concern about the health and safety of our youth. Others argue that this new law is positive, as marijuana use poses no more of a threat to the public than alcohol, and the tax will bring in hundreds of millions of dollars for Washington that can be used for schools, health care and basic government functions. However, I think it is necessary to zoom out to some broader issues regarding the War on Drugs that shed light onto why this legalization may mean legal equity for minorities in Washington. First, it is important to point out that the United States has spent more than $1 trillion on the War on Drugs; however, these drug laws have not reduced drug crime.
Second, War on Drugs policies, such as penalties for marijuana possession and sales, systematically target minorities. African Americans represent 74 percent of drug sentences in America, although they only represent 13 percent of the population. This is an incredible discrepancy given the fact that they are no more likely to be guilty of drug crimes than other groups. According to the last Human Rights Watch study on drug arrests, published in 2009, black Washington residents are 5.1 times more likely to be arrested for drug crimes than white residents, a ratio even more disparate than our national figure. Ironically, studies show that white professionals are actually more likely to engage in illegal drug activity in their lifetime than any other group, yet they are the least likely to be arrested
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In light of recent events, how do you feel about gun laws?
“I definitely support the 2nd Amendment, but something should be done to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally disabled.” Veljko Kopjar Business developer | MI
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“Absolutely nobody should have one.” Barbara Konikow Nurse Mercer Island
“We all should have one right now.” Brandon Rogers Web development Mercer Island
“I think they should be much stricter.” Cynthia Stafford Retired Bellevue
“I think we need to change the laws and the way society behaves.” Ashley Hay (Valerie) Project manager Mercer Island
After two deadly shootings in the last week, the nation has once again begun wrestling with heavy issues such as gun control and health care. We want to know what you think. Are you in favor of changing gun laws? Vote now and share your opinion online at www.mi-reporter.com.
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Police Nov. 30 Forgery: The daughter of a
90-year-old Mercer Island man residing on the North end obtained $2,650 in currency by forging checks in her father’s name between Nov. 1 and Nov. 12. Her older siblings, serving as their father’s attorneys-in-fact, reported the fraud.
Dec. 3 Theft: A 27-year-old man pretending to be a potential buyer of a residence in the 6400 block of East Mercer Way, adjacent to Pioneer Park, stole the homeowner’s cell phone, a Google HTC Nexus One, out of the bedroom while ‘touring’ the home with an agent and two friends between 3:25 and 4:30 p.m. The victim received emails confirming purchases made with his cell phone: a downloaded movie, “Mac & Devin Go To High School,” an F-18 Carrier Landing game, and “Chainz, AKaney West: Birthday Song.” The selling agent identified the suspect through an Internet search. The suspect is a resident of Reno, Nev. T-boned: A sedan T-boned a Toyota at 8:13 p.m. in the
intersection of Island Crest Way and S.E. 68th Street at 25 mph. The driver of the sedan did not obey his stop sign, and he was cited. There were no injuries.
Dec. 5 Jewelry theft: Numerous
pieces of jewelry were stolen sometime between Nov. 25 and Nov. 29 from a residence in the 2400 block of 60th Avenue S.E. The theft probably occurred during an open house held by the residents. Stolen items included jewelry with diamonds, sapphires, gold pearl and chalcedony, a black onyx ring and gold chains. Paintball gun theft: Someone stole a paintball gun worth $249 out of a Shorewood Apartments storage locker in the 9000 block of East Shorewood Drive between Nov. 26 and Dec. 1. Theft: A customer left the Roanoke Inn without paying the tab for several food and beverage items between 1 and 3 p.m. at 1825 72nd Ave. S.E. One witness was present. Accident: The 48-year-old driver of a BMW was forced to the right by another vehicle while simultaneously making a righthand turn from S.E.
Rev. Robert Epperson Hughes
Robert Epperson Hughes, a 35-year resident of Mercer Island, died December 9, 2012, surrounded by his family. A native of Gadsden, Alabama, Bob graduated from the University of Alabama in 1949 and also held masters degrees from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and the Boston University School of Theology. He and his wife, Dorothy, were married in 1953. Bob was involved in human rights work for over 50 years. He served churches in Alabama before becoming executive director of the Alabama Council on Human Relations in 1954. At the council, he became deeply involved in the Civil Rights movement in the South and worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Continuing his focus on human rights, he and Dottie were missionaries to the African countries of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and Zambia from 1961 to 1966. Upon their return to the United States, Bob began a career as a mediator with the Community Relations Service of the US Department of Justice, working there from 1967 to 1994. After retiring from CRS, he chaired the Board of Church and Society for the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church and served as coordinator of the Peace with Justice program of the conference. Bob and Dottie both have been active in the Mercer Island United Methodist Church and Bob was a member of the Mercer Island Lions Club. In 2010, the couple moved to Timber Ridge retirement community in Issaquah. Bob is survived by Dottie, their four daughters and their spouses, eight grandchildren, and a sister. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Mercer Island United Methodist Church, 7070 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA, 98040. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercer Island United Methodist Church at the above address or to the Peace with Justice Program, Pacific Northwest United Methodist Annual Conference, P.O. Box 13650, Des Moines, WA 98198-1009. Online obituary and guestbook at www.flintofts.com. 718213
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40th Street onto Island Crest Way. Her vehicle scraped the curb, which damaged her right front tire. She later reported that the other vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz, struck her vehicle on the left front side and damaged the wheel well area. Police found no related damage on the Mercedes, whose driver was not aware of any incident. No citations were issued.
Pipes stolen from Aviara
Dec. 6 Fraud: A 38-year-old North
end man’s Social Security number was used in an attempt to transfer money from his Bank of America credit card to a JP Morgan Chase account. Someone tried to change the email address and phone number associated with the credit card. Bank of America would not give further details to the victim. Burglary: Someone entered a residence by breaking in through the back sliding glass door in the 8400 block of S.E. 36th Street, near the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, between 8:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. A significant amount of heirloom jewelry was stolen, including white gold diamond earrings and a white gold diamond ring. Fingerprints were lifted for evidence.
Dec. 7 DUI: A police officer cited a 20-year-old man for DUI after 3:05 a.m. in the 3500 block of East Mercer Way after pulling over his vehicle for a suspended registered owner.
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Copper pipe has been stolen from the Aviara construction site in the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. two consecutive months, and the loss totals $14,700. The building is currently wrapped in plastic to protect it from the elements. The officer recognized the driver and knew he did not have a driver’s license. He was not the registered owner of the vehicle. The driver said he hadn’t been drinking, but he failed standard sobriety tests. Items were confiscated from his vehicle, including a digital scale with a trace of heroin. He was released to his father. DUI: Police stopped a Subaru that was weaving along the westbound I-90 on-ramp and onto the freeway at 3:25 a.m. in the 2200 block of 81st Avenue S.E. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol inside the suspect’s vehicle. The driver, a 28-yearold man, said he had been “drinking a lot” and refused standard sobriety tests. He gave breath samples at the police station and was released to a sober adult. Malicious mischief: Someone damaged two vehicles, a Volkswagen and Toyota,
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Dr. John D. Allen died peacefully in his sleep of kidney failure, December 7, 2012. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 21 1931 to Joe W. and Mary Spies Allen. John attended the University of Utah for 2 years before being admitted to Harvard Medical school. He interned and completed residence and fellowships at Harborview and the UW Hospital. John entered practice at Virginia Mason Medical Center in 1961 and practiced there for 34 years. He served as Chief of Medicine and Vice Chairman of the Medical Center. John spent 2 years on active duty in the US Air Force where he learned to fly. He was a founding member of Wings Aloft Flying Club at Boeing Field. He was very active in medical organizations serving as President of the Washington Lung Association as well as President of the national American Lung Association. John was a governor of the American College of Physicians and received presidential citation for his work on the board of the National Citizens for Clean Air Coalition. He spent a number of years as the Chairman of the accreditation committee of the American Society for Group Practice. John is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sherry Hudson Allen, daughter, Elizabeth Sherpa, 2 granddaughters, Nancy Sherpa, Seattle and Jenny Sherpa, New York City. At his request no funeral services will be held. Those wishing to may contribute to the Virginia Mason Foundation or a charity of their choice. 716673
overnight in the 3400 block of 80th Avenue S.E. $750 worth of damage was caused. Locks pried: Someone pried the driver’s door locks of two vehicles, a Ford Explorer and GMC Yukon, in the Island House parking garage in the 7800 block of S.E. 30th Street between 2:45 and 4:50 p.m. The vehicles, however, were not entered and no items were missing.
Dec. 8 DUI: Police found a Nissan Altima parked in the middle of a lane at 2:05 a.m. in the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. The 29-year-old driver had been drinking, and her vehicle was idling. She failed standard sobriety tests and was arrested. Theft: A red leather Prada purse worth $35 was stolen at 1:30 p.m. from the Mercer Island Thrift Shop at Mercerdale Park.
Dec. 9
More copper pipe was stolen from the Aviara construction site in the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. sometime overnight on Dec. 5 and Dec. 10. Ten feet of six-inch pipe was stolen along with 20 feet of threeinch pipe, six-inch flanges and scrap on Dec. 5. A week later, 60 feet of plumbing pipe worth $6,000 was stolen. Approximately $6,600 worth of copper pipe was also stolen from the site between Nov. 12 and Nov. 26, and workers were suspected. DUI Accident: Police arrested a 21-year-old Mercer Island man at 2:26 a.m. in the 7200 block of West Mercer Way after he drove into two Puget Sound Energy power poles, then struck an embankment. The driver said that he had lost control of his vehicle and had been drinking. He failed standard sobriety tests.
Dec. 10 Burglary: Burglars broke into
a home in the 4300 block of 92nd Avenue S.E., several blocks east of Rotary Park, between 11:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., and the alarm was not activated. The suspects broke through a sliding glass window in the back of the house. Prescription medications, a digital camera and several jewelry items were stolen, and the loss was $3,800.
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4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/ MercerIsland Adults
Dec. 19, 7900 S.E. 28th Street. Espresso by Esther’s Espresso while shopping. Join Au Courant and The Den for an exclusive shopping event featuring wine and cheese. Shop holiday gift selection, enter drawing. www.aucourantsalon. com.
Thursday | 20 Dec. 20, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Learn about amateur radio communications, emergency preparedness. www. mirohams.org.
Christmas Ship Festival:
The Argosy Christmas ship visits Luther Burbank Park, at 2040 84th Ave. S.E., from 8:40 to 9 p.m., Dec. 20, with the Dickens Carolers after departing the Kirkland City Dock and stopping at Covenant Shores for a pri-
Contributed Art
Second-grader Gracie Hennessy, of West Mercer Elementary School, created this drawing for the Reporter’s annual Holiday Greetings.
Events | Upcoming Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: 3-4:30 p.m.,
Jan. 3, 2013, Mercer Island Senior Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. A consistent, caring place for group members to discuss Alzheimer’s challenges and problems.
SJCC Jewish Touch Lecture Series: “Jewish Comedians
in 1950s Hollywood,” 2 p.m., Jan. 6, Stroum JCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Speaker:
Foster Hirsch, professor of film at Brooklyn College, will explore comedians including Danny Kaye, Judy Holliday, Jerry Lewis etc. Tickets: $8 (members), $12 (nonmembers). www.sjcc. org.
hdingwall@msn.com or calling Dr. Harry Dingwall: (206) 232-0672. RSVP deadline: Jan. 9. First Aid and Adult CPR Class: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 12,
Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Cost: $35 (check or cash). To reserve a space, call (206) 275-7607. www.mercergov.org.
MIHS Basketball Little Cheer Clinic 2013: 4-5 p.m.,
Jan. 8 and 10, West Mercer Elementary, 4141 81st Ave. S.E. All preschool and elementary ages welcome. Cost: $55 (full clinic), $40 (one day). Registration required. Contact: Charlene Steinhauer, charlene@steinhauerfamily.com.
Events | Ongoing MIVAL December Gallery:
“Family Gatherings” is showing through Dec. 27, Avellino Building, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. A unique cooperative gallery with 30 local artists representing artwork in various mediums. Features festivities and food. A percentage of all sales is contributed to annual high school visual arts scholarships. www. mival.org.
Mercer Island Kiwanis Meeting: 12 p.m., Jan. 10,
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Mercer Island Radio Operators Meeting: 7 p.m.,
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Computer Classes: Email Level 2, 9:30 a.m., Dec. 21. Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., Jan. 3, 2013. Registration required.
“Excerpts from the Nutcracker”: 7 p.m., Dec. 19;
2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 20, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Performers are trained in the Royal Academy of Dance classical ballet curriculum. They are students of Island Youth Ballet and the Children’s Dance Conservatory.
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p.m., Jan. 16; 1 p.m., Jan. 27. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet or phone for an introduction to downloading from the library’s growing catalog of titles. Opera Preview: “La Cenerentola,” 7 p.m., Jan. 9. Presented by Norm Hollingshead. Gioachino Rossini’s retelling of “Cinderella” includes no magic; only hilarious and irresistible tunes. Sing With Our Kids: 7 p.m., Jan. 10. Remember your favorite songs and learn fun, creative ways to share them with your children, grandkids or children you work with.
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A book about our birds
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 | Page 9
With warm wishes for a peaceful New Year! By: Sophia Kershaw
By Reporter Staff
Seattle resident and UW professor emeritus Eugene S. Hunn has updated his classic bird reference for Seattle and King County. A recent review notes that the book is for amateurs, experienced birders and outdoor enthusiasts. It includes photos and maps down to a neighborhood level. Hunn wrote the first version of “Birding in Seattle and King County” in 1982. In it, he encouraged birders to practice their appreciation closer to home to minimize what he termed the “birds per gallon” of gas. Islanders are needed on Dec. 29, to help with the annual bird count conducted on the Island each year in cooperation with the Audubon Society. Contact Judith Roan at 236-0511 for information and to sign up. “Birding in Seattle and King County” is available at Island Books.
By: Elisa Kershaw
Kathrine Lloyd/Photo courtesy Seattle Audubon
A savannah sparrow graces the cover of ‘Birding in Seattle and King County,’ by UW Professor Eugene S. Hunn.
Finding God in “It’s a Wonderful Life” Christmas came early the time Oscar’s long night for me this year. In April of celebrating was over, the I was contacted by a Capra film had been shut publisher asking if I’d be out. It didn’t win one little interested in writing a book gold statue. about a classic Christmas When all the statistics movie. Although they were had been tallied, “It’s a unaware that “It’s Wonderful Life” a Wonderful Life” did not have On Religion such a wonderis my all-time favorite film, they ful life. Variety’s were not unaware list of movies of my immedireleased in 1946ate response. 47 found the Absolutely! Capra castaway In the process of in 27th place. writing “Finding But then someGod in It’s a thing unexpectPastor Greg Wonderful Life,” I ed happened. discovered there’s In 1974, a George Bailey in almost 30 each of us. Like the movie’s years after its release, the protagonist, it is common film’s copyright protection for everyone to question expired due to a clerical the value of having been error. As a result, the movie born. But when we feel like fell into public domain, a failure, the back story of and television stations were IAWL just might prompt us able to show it without any to press the pause button royalty fee. Some seven and render our self-critique decades after its debut, premature. “It’s a Wonderful Life” was “It’s a Wonderful Life” awarded the No. 1 spot on was nominated for five the list of “Most Inspiring Academy Awards in 1947: Movies of All Time.” Best Picture, Best Director, Isn’t that amazing? Best Actor, Best Editing and The movie, just like the Best Sound Recording. By main character of “It’s a
Wonderful Life,” illustrates the value of patience. When tempted to prematurely evaluate the impact or success of our performance on the stage of history, it is easy to jump to less than accurate conclusions. And while easy, it is also wrong. The right reaction in times of self-doubt and despair is to take a leap of faith and trust God with the scenes of our lives that are still in the process of being written. The words of the Divine screenwriter recorded in the Old Testament spotlight our cause for optimism. “I know the plans I have for you … plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11) “Finding God in It’s a Wonderful Life,” by Greg Asimakoupoulos, is available in print and Kindle form through Amazon. com. An audio version of the book read by the author is also available. Mercer Islander, Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos, is a regular contributor to the Mercer Island Reporter.
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Wrestling 13th overall at Hammerhead Invitational Mercer Island finishes third at Bonney Lake’s Panther Invite By Megan Managan
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In their second invitational meet in as many weeks, the Mercer Island wrestling team finished 13th as a team at the Hammerhead Invitational in Bremerton, Wash., on Saturday, Dec. 15. The team earned 123 points. Eastmont won overall with 251 points. Individually, Luke Wilson, a sophomore, was second in the 126 weight class. He lost the championship round to Steilacoom’s Patrick Mendiola 8-2. Wilson won five straight matches to advance to the finals and has a season record of 14-2 so far this year. Trevor Gullstad went 3-2 during the tournament in the 126 division.
Junior Jake Pruchno was second in the 132 division, falling 7-0 in the championship round to Tanner Sample of Elma. Pruchno took on four opponents in the tournament, winning all of them, and is also 14-2 this year. Taylan Yuasa finished in fifth place in the 106 bracket, earning a 4-2 record on the mat, and is 11-3 this season. Nick Chandler was fifth overall of 36 wrestlers, going 4-2 on the mat. In the 138 weight class, Kenji Walker was 5-2 at the tournament, while senior Connor Gullstad wrestled in the 152 division and won two of his matches before having to end his competition due to injury. Jack Vassau, also competing in the 152 class, went 2-2 at the tournament. Evan Condon, a sophomore, was 1-1 before an injury also ended his tournament run, and Andy Picton, in the same divi-
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sion, was 2-2. Chris Richards also competed for the team in the 182 division, as did Ben O’Connell in the 285 weight class. In the girls competition, Mercer Island freshman Jenny Chen competed in the 124 weight class, and Ailin Fu competed in the 112 weight class. The Hammerhead Invitational is the second largest wrestling competition in the state, featuring over 700 wrestlers from all school classifications. The state wrestling tournament, the Mat Classic, is the largest. The weekend before, the Islanders traveled to Bonney Lake High School for the annual Panther Invitational. Mercer Island finished third as a team with 152.5 points. Kentridge finished in first with 173, and Bonney Lake was second. Yuasa finished in second place in the 113 weight class, losing the championship by points in the finals match. In the 126 division, Wilson was third overall, while Gullstad finished in sixth. Pruchno finished the 132 division in second place, losing by pin in the finals. Islander Scott Lee also wrestled in the 132 weight class. In the 138 division, Mike Ong finished in sixth overall, while in the 145 division Luca Caruccio was seventh, and Nick Richards also
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Emily Lightfoot performs a stunt during the Mercer Island gymnastics meet against Interlake, Juanita and Lake Washington on Thursday, Dec. 13. Below, Mercer Island’s Tonayo Crow competes in the floor competition.
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The Mercer Island gymnastics team traveled to Interlake on Thursday, Dec. 13, for a KingCo meet against Juanita, Interlake and Lake Washington. Results were not available at Reporter deadline. This Thursday, Dec. 20, the team will host a league meet against Bellevue in the main gym at Mercer Island High School. The meet is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. The team will take a break for the holidays and will return to face Interlake on Thursday, Jan. 10, in anoth� laces of Worship er KingCo meet at Mercer Wrestling | Page 13 Island High School.
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Mercer Island beats Juanita, Mount Si in back-to-back games By Megan Managan
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The Mercer Island boys basketball team hosted Juanita on Friday, Dec. 14, and Mount Si on Saturday, Dec. 15, in back-to-back night games. The Islanders finished 2-0, beating Juanita by 55 points, and eddying out the Wildcats by nine. The final score on Friday night against Juanita was 80-25. Mercer Island led 30-8 at the end of the first quarter, adding another 21 in the second. Twenty-nine points counted for the Islanders in the second half, while Juanita scored 12. Individually, Joe Rasmussen had 20 points
for the team, while Nick Nordale added 16 and Kaleb Warner posted 13. Teddy van der Velden had seven points, Espen Platou added six and Jack Counihan posted five. Will Taylor had four points for Mercer Island while Alex Emanuels, Jake Shaddle, Jake Stenberg and Peter Welch each had two. The next night the team faced Mount Si, winning 60-51. Mount Si led the game 9-8 at the end of the first quarter, but the Islander took over the lead with 18 points in the second quarter. After halftime, the Wildcats surged to a 19-point third quarter, to hold a 41-38 lead going into the final min-
utes of the game. But the Islanders weren’t ready to concede a conference loss, picking up 22 points to win the game. Rasmussen led the team with 20 points from the floor, while Nordale added 15, Taylor and Warner each had 10 and Shaddle posted five points. Mercer Island is off to a 5-0 start this season. The team will travel to Interlake on Friday, Dec. 21, for a quad contest following the girls game. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Next week, the team will travel to Mesa, Ariz., for the VisitMesa Tournament, starting Dec. 26, playing in four games.
end of the first quarter, and led 33-26 at the end of the first half. Both teams scored 23 points in the third quarter, but Juanita held the Islanders to just four points in the final minutes of the game to take the win. The Islanders played against Mount Si on Saturday, Dec. 15, in a rescheduled game. No scoring
information was available at Reporter deadline. The team will travel to Interlake on Friday, Dec. 21, for a 6:30 p.m. game against the Saints. Next week, after Christmas, the team will travel to the San Diego Tournament in San Diego, Calif., for three games.
Mercer Island girls fall to Juanita The Mercer Island girls basketball team lost to Juanita on Friday, Dec. 14, in a KingCo game. The final score was 67-53 for the Rebels. Juanita led 20-14 at the
MIHS sports this week Thursday, Dec. 20 • Freshman boys basketball @ Eastside Catholic - 4 p.m. • Gymnastics vs. Bellevue 7 p.m. • Wrestling @ Juanita - 7:30
By the numbers Boys swimming Tuesday, Dec. 11 Mercer Island 96, Issaquah 88 Individual results – 200 medley relay - 2. Mercer Island (Andrew Weiss, Noah Deiparine, Ian Caldwell, Brandt Waesche) 1:42.93; 200 freestyle - 3. Samuel Peterson 2:00.32, 4. Topher Lacrampe 2:02.79, 5. Peter Litzow 2:04.95; 200 individual medley - 1. Andrew Weiss 2:08.03, 4. Teddy Larkin 2:21.05, 5. Harrison Leeds 2:22.50; 50 freestyle - 1. Noah Deiparine 22.57, 4. Ian Caldwell 23.33, 5. Brandt Waesche 23.52; Diving - 1. Cody Hall 184.80, 2. Connor Nielson 120.95, 4. Doug McLellan 106.45; 100 butterfly - 2. Samuel Chong 57.23, 3. Andrew Weiss 57.46; 100 freestyle - 2. Brandt Waesche 51.53, 4. Austin Ralph 52.34, 6. Samuel
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MIHS basketball Little Cheer Camp set for January The Mercer Island High School cheerleaders will host a Little Cheer Camp in January at West Mercer Elementary. The camp will run Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 8 and 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. All preschool and elementary-aged students
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at 170, while teammate Tanner Ranz competed in the same division. Chandler took third place in the 182 weight class, and in the 195 division Picton was fourth
overall. O’Connell was sixth in the 285 group. The Islanders will travel to Juanita on Thursday, Dec. 20, for a 7:30 p.m. meet.
p.m.; JV @ Juanita - 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 • C team girls basketball vs. Interlake - 3:45 p.m. • Freshman boys basketball vs. Interlake - 5:15 p.m. • Sophomore boys basketball vs. Eastlake 3:45 p.m.
• JV girls basketball @ Interlake - 3:30 p.m. • JV boys basketball @ Interlake - 5 p.m. • Girls varsity basketball @ Interlake - 6:30 p.m. • Boys varsity basketball @ Interlake - 8 p.m.
Peterson 53.77; 500 freestyle - 2. Nick Swaya 5:25.22, 5. Jack Larkin 5:46.36, 5. Jake Jenkins 5:47.60; 200 freestyle relay - 1. Mercer Island (Brandt Waesche, Ian Caldwell, Samuel Peterson , Noah Deiparine) 1:33.18; 100 backstroke - 3. Ian
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4 BURIAL PLOTS for sale in Garden of Good Shepherd at Miller Woodlawn Cemetery in Bremerton, Wa s h i n g t o n . E a c h plot retails for $4000, will sell for $900 each or best offer. To view plots in lot 416 spaces 1,2,3 & lot 417 space 4. Call 503965-6372 for more info.
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TA B L E TO P D I S P L AY Case, 29.75�w x 18�d x 5.25�h. Locks with key. $ 5 5 . V i n t a g e fo l d - u p wood rocker, carved top. $40. Wood storage box on rollers, 40.5�w x 20.5�d x 19�h. $25. FOR SALE! 32� JVC TV, Poulsbo, 360-697-5975 G o o d p i c t u r e, q u a l i t y brand, not flat screen. Food & $80. Mini Covered WagFarmer’s Market on with furniture inside. N ew c ove r. C o u l d b e Shari`s Berries For Your made into a lamp? $20. Holiday Gift Needs! OfSweater coat; ladies size fers mouthwatering gifts small, cream color, new of hand-dipped strawfrom Nordstrom, $30. berries and more. SatisCall after noon: 12pm. f a c t i o n g u a r a n t e e d . 425-885-9806 or cell: Save now - receive 20 percent off on orders 425-260-8535. over $29.00. Visit H E AV Y S T E E L To o l www.berries.com/extra C h e s t w i t h Tr ay a n d or Call 1-888-851-3847 lockable latch, 20� x 12� Wrap up your Holiday x 12�, $30. New Tracker Shopping with 100 perCable Chains, fits 185cent guaranteed, 70-14; (2) 205-60-16 delivered–to- the-door t i r e s, $ 1 5 . 3 6 0 - 8 3 0 Omaha Steaks! SAVE 5979 68 percent PLUS 2 L A D I E S L E AT H E R FREE GIFTS - 26 GourCoat, long (calf length), m e t Fa v o r i t e s O N LY size 9. Like new, worn $49.99. ORDER Today very little! Excellent con- 1 - 8 8 8 - 6 9 7 - 3 9 6 5 u s e dition! $150. Call after c o d e 4 5 1 0 2 A L N o r noon: 12pm. 425-885- w w w . O m a h a S 9806 or cell: 425-260- teaks.com/hgc86 8535. D R E S S E R , 5 d rawe r, unfinished light colored wood. Excellent condition. Can fit in to any style. $75 or best offer. 425-888-1154 North Bend
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RESTORATION Hardware Camelback Sofa, $700. 2 Companion Stuffed Ar m Chairs, $400 each or all three for $1,000. Coffee colored, all down filled, excellent condition. On Maur y Island. John or Mary, (206)463-1455
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Most of our glass is blown by local artists, hand crafted, a true work of art! water pipes, oil burners, keif boxes, nug jars, holiebowlies, hightimes magazines, calendars, clothing and literature along with a full line of vaporizers.
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Ragdoll mix kittens, older kittens $50-$100. Just in time for Christmas. 8 week white fluffy $150, will hold with deposit. 425-374-9925
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I B U Y G O L D, S i l ve r, D i a m o n d s, W r i s t a n d Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Coins, Silverware, Gold and Platinum Antique Jewelry. Call Mic h a e l A n t h o ny ’s a t (206)254-2575 Mail Order
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MUSIC TO YOUR EARS Fender Jazz Bass Special. Made in Japan. 1984-1987 SWR Workman’s Pro Bass Amp. 100 watt.
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NEW MEN’S North Face 1-800-544-0505 Jacket, Blue, XL, $90. New Men’s North Face Advertise your service Pants, Ski/ Board wear, X L , B l a ck , $ 7 0 . N ew 800-388-2527 or nw-ads.com Wo m e n ’s “ H e a d â€? S k i Boots, Size “Edge 7 Cats Ladyâ€?, $170. Contact Jenn: 425-637-2063 Need extra cash? Place your classiďŹ ed ad today! Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day www.nw-ads.com. Tools
For Sale or Trade: Quarter Cable Roofing Nailer with 1 3/4 inch nails $250. (New in Box). Call 360-629-4334
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P E T I T E B A B Y G ra n d Piano with Bench. Very good condition but a few flaws on top. Great Gift fo r t h e M u s i c L o ve r ! $2,500. (360)675-8688 Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island
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BENGAL KITTENS, Gorgeously Rosetted! Consider a bit of the “Wild� for your home. L i ke a d ve n t u r e ? T h i s may be the pet for you! www.seattlebengals.com then click on “Kittens� to see what’s available with pricing starting at $900. Championship Breeder, TICA Outstanding Cattery, TIBCS Breeder of Distinction. Shots, Health Guarantee. Teresa, 206-422-4370.
Dogs
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AKC Golden Retrievers pups. Also Golden Doodle pups taking Christmas orders. Not Just a Pet but a family member! 360-652-7148
A K C Po i n t i n g L a b s Christmas Puppies- Elite pedigree from bloodlines of Grand Master Pointing hunters of N Dakota and MACH agility titled. OFA, ready Dec 7. $850 jloud@nctv.com or text/ call 509-760-0697, Moses Lake WA. AKC POMERANIAN puppies. Variety of colors. Will be ready mid Januar y. $350 males, $450 females. 253-2233506 253-223-8382 AKC POMERANIANS. Just in time for the holidays! Shots & wormed. Variety of colors. $600 and up. One male 1.5 ye a r s o l d $ 3 5 0 . 3 6 0 825-1521
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AKC BLACK GERMAN Shepherd Puppies! DDR/ Ger man Bloodlines. Fuzzy, cuddly buddies ready for good homes. Perfect companions &/or great guard dogs! Socialization begun, shots & wormed. Both parents on site. 3 males and two females. Papers included. $750 o b o. Tu m w a t e r. 3 6 0 789-4669. IronGatesGSDs@live. com IronGatesGSDs@live.com
AKC COCKER Babies most colors, beautiful, s o c i a l i z e d , h e a l t h y, raised with children. Shots, wor med, pedigrees. $550 up. Terms? 425-750-0333, Everett A K C F S S R a t Te r r i e r pups. Ready now and some ready at Christmas time. M 400 F 450. w w w. c l e a r b r o o k - ke n nels. com 360-224-0903
AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD pups. Females from $1000-$1500 Black, bi-color, black sable. East German & C ze c h wo r k i n g l i n e s. Home companion, SAR, & family protection. 253CHRISTMAS KITTENS 843-1123 3 F e m a l e M A I N E SchraderhausK9.com C O O N S , Pa r e n t s o n Site, Sold w/o papers A K C G O L D E N R E $425 each. PERSIAN T R I E V E R P u p p i e s . Maine Coon Mix Kittens, Champion Stock, Good B i g B u n d l e s o f F l u f f Hunters, Extremely Intel$300. BENGAL Maine ligent. Shots, Wormed, Coons, Huge, Unique Vet Checked. Mother’s $250. Shots, Wormed, Hips, Elbows and Heart guaranteed. No checks. Certified. Born October (425)350-0734. Give the 15th, ready by ChristGift of Love this Christ- mas! $800 each. 360588-1346 Skagit Valley mas.
AKC GOLDREN Retrievers puppies born Octob e r 2 3 rd. 2 b e a u t i f u l Blondes & 5 gorgeous Reds. Dewclaws removed, Shots, Wormed. Parents on-site. Ready Now! Perfect for Christmas. Males $600. Females $700. Arlington. AKC Poodle Puppies 360-435-4207. Teacups, 3 Choco-
late Girls, 1 Chocolate Boy, 1 Red Boy. Beautiful little babies. 1 6yr old Silver Female needs Forever Home. Reserve Your P u f f o f L ove ! 3 6 0 249-3612
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AKC YORKIE FEMALE Happy, healthy, playful! Will hold for Christmas. Ta i l , s h o t s , w o r m e d ! $800. Proven AKC Tiny Stud available. Call for details and photos 360923-0814. BEAGLE PUPS, AKC. Six weeks old. Champion bloodlines, raised in our home, well socialized. Make great family pets. $500. Call 360779-7489 or 360-5095109 BOXER, White, male, 5mos old, $650; also Yor kie, small, female, s p a y e d , 3 YO $ 4 0 0 (360)631-6035 CKC Siberian Husky Puppies. Ready 12/22 w/ 1st set shots. 3 F. 2 solid wht, 1 B&W. All blue eyes. 360-4540398 or fish_huskies@ yahoo.com
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PUPPIES FOR THE HOLIDAY!! 6 Mastador pups; 75% English Mastiff, 25% Lab, 2 males, 4 females, fawn or black ava i l a bl e, ( m o m 5 0 % Mastiff/ 50% Lab, dad is 100% mastiff), $700 each. AKC English Mastiff puppies, show or pet quality, 3 months old, only brindles available, holiday special - $1100 each. Parents on site. 1st & 2nd shots plus deworming included. Serio u s i n q u i r i e s o n l y. Ready now for their “forever homes”. 206-3518196 The opportunity to make a difference is right in front of you. Recycle this paper.
RED (IRISH) SETTER PUPPIES! Two red setter puppies for sale. One male and one female. Six months old and have recieved all shots including rabies and are dewormed. Registered with American Field. These puppies will make great hunters and family pets, very intelligent and personable. Both parents MIN PIN Puppies For o n s i g h t . $ 5 0 0 . C a l l Sale - Parents on site, Preston (360) 410-9659 d e w c l a w s r e m o v e d , ROTT PUPPY. German $300. (206)718-5571 Ch. parents. w/all Health Cer t. Exc. type temp. Show Qual. OFA prelim, hip, elbow done on puppy, exc., Best Qual. in S t a t e. ( 9 5 1 ) 6 3 9 - 0 9 5 0 Everett
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F Current Vaccination FCurrent Deworming F VET EXAMINED JUST IN TIME For Christmas! Adorable Bichon / Miniature poodle cross. Super smar t crossbreed. Will be 10-15 lbs. mature. First shots, worm negative, 1 year genetic health guara n t e e. E x c e l l e n t w i t h children, elderly and for apartment living. Picture doesn’t do them justice! $400. Call 360-697-9091 sayheytj@comcast.net Poulsbo JUST IN TIME For Christmas! Adorable Bichon / Minature poodle cross. Super smar t crossbreed. Will be 10-15 lbs. mature. First shots, worm negative, 1 year genetic health guara n t e e. E x c e l l e n t w i t h children, elderly and for apartment living. Picture doesn’t do them justice! $400. Call 360-697-9091 sayheytj@comcast.net Poulsbo
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