Volleyball awards
Zariyah Franics of the Bainbridge Spartan volleyball team was named the Olympic League MVP, leading the team to league and district titles, along with a 7th-place finish at state, their highest finish since finishing 4th in 2006.
Spartan Kira O’Malley was named OL defensive player of the year. First-team OL honors were given to Bainbridge players Carmen MacCulloch, Cate Torrell, Rollins Anderson and Farrah Colby.
Sadie Engleson also received a sportsmanship award for Bainbridge.
Wyatt Way work
Construction continues to move forward along Wyatt Way, with several key components now taking shape.
Curb installation is complete between Ashbury Court and Weaver Road. Crews are now preparing this stretch for pouring ADA-compliant curb ramps and the paved bike path, per the city of Bainbridge Island. The eastern segment of storm drainage improvements between Weaver Road and Eakin Drive has been finished.
The connection to the existing water main at the west end of Wyatt Way is complete, and the new water main has now been extended to approximately the Finch Road intersection. PSE is relocating three utility poles near Finch Road, with this work expected to wrap up by the end of this week, per COBI.
Over the next few weeks, crews will continue progress on the water main replacement and storm drain system, with some potential for weather-related delays and schedule coordination with utility contractors.
Exchange zone
The Community Exchange Zone at the Ted Spearman Justice Center (8804 Madison Ave. N.) offers a secure, public location for private transactions. It serves as a more secure alternative to meeting on a front porch or street corner. The Exchange Zone is located across from the bike racks at the Justice Center and is well-lit and monitored by security cameras, per the city of Bainbridge Island.
Exchange Zones were established to address crimes involving fraudulent buyers or sellers and are also used for child custody exchanges. The site includes two designated parking spaces under continuous camera monitoring. Although located in the police parking lot, officers do not oversee or participate in transactions, per COBI.
Safety tips for using the Exchange Zone:
- Bring a companion and keep your cell phone handy.
- Schedule transactions during daylight hours.
- Carry only the cash or items necessary for the exchange.
- Trust your instincts—if something feels wrong, don’t go through with it.
If you become a victim of a crime, call 911 and report it immediately.
Farm manager
The city of Bainbridge Island is on the lookout for an individual or firm to take on the role of managing leased and commonly used portions of its publicly owned farmland. The city owns about 60 acres of farmland on the island. Out of these, 21 acres are currently leased by farmers.
The manager will have a range of responsibilities, including effective communication, coordination of shared resources, identifying and prioritizing repair and maintenance projects, and thorough documentation of the existing conditions, per COBI.
More information and a Request for Proposals are available on the city website. First review of applications will start Dec. 19.
Emergency Management event
Join Anne LeSage, the city of Bainbridge Island’s emergency manager, at the Bainbridge Library Dec. 16 from 6–7 p.m. to learn how to help your neighborhood prepare for earthquakes, wildfires, winter storms, and more.
Sign up at krl.bibliocommons.com/events/67ae4fef59163a2f003ee15c
Holiday concert
Crescendo!, a community adult choir, will present “A Merry Little Concert with Crescendo!” Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, located at 11042 Sunrise Drive NE on Bainbridge Island.
Admission to the concert is free, and donations are gratefully accepted to support future programming, per a news release.
The concert is intended for all ages, offering a diverse autumnal and holiday repertoire. The program features familiar classics, sweet ballads, and reimagined carols. Selections range from an upbeat tune celebrating the Jewish dreidel to seasonal favorites like “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Silver Bells,” and even a zany, unexpected twist on “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
“We’ve curated a program with universal appeal,” said Wendi Olinger, director of Crescendo! “Whether you are 5 or 95, you will find a little something that sparks holiday joy and festive spirit.”
Crescendo! is led by Olinger, with accompaniment provided by Elizabeth Faye. The choir is composed of more than 30 local singers and operates under the umbrella of Ovation! Performing Arts Northwest, a Bainbridge-based nonprofit theater and performance group, the release says.
For more information about the choir and the performance, visit www.ovationmtb.com
Santa appearances
Santa is making his way back to Pleasant Beach Village for festive meet-and-greets and family photos Dec. 12 from 3-7 p.m. and Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Manor House library.
Ivy pulling
Weed Warriors will be pulling ivy at Bloedel Reserve Dec. 20 from 1-3 p.m.
Attendees will meet in the staff parking lot (7766 NE W. Port Madison, on the left just past the “public trail” sign).
Text 206-755-8461 if you have questions.
BI crime log
12/01 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF, 129 WINSLOW WAY
12/01 THEFT, 738 HANAMI LN NE
12/02 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF, 6740 NE SEABOLD RD
12/02 WARRANT, 350 HIGH SCHOOL RD NE 304
12/02 INFO ONLY, 10101 EDGECOMBE PL NE
12/02 IDENTITY THEFT, 8804 MADISON AVE N
12/02 FOUND PROPERTY, 3500 LYTLE RD
12/03 ASSAULT, 270 OLYMPIC DR SE
12/03 HIT AND RUN, 1344 WINTERGREEN LN NE
12/03 HARASSMENT DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 270 OLYMPIC DR SE
12/04 THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE, 12169 ARROW POINT LOOP
12/05 FRAUD, 11250 MILLER RD NE
12/05 DOMESTIC VERBAL, 245 HIGH SCHOOL RD NW
12/05 THEFT, 9330 NE HIGH SCHOOL RD
12/05 FORGERY, 1017 AARON AVE
12/05 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 245 HIGH SCHOOL RD NW
12/06 COUNTERFEIT, 4720 EAGLE HARBOR DR
12/06 INFORMATION ONLY, 337 HIGH SCHOOL RD
12/06 MISSING PERSON, 8205 BLAKELY CT W
12/06 HIT AND RUN, 343 WINSLOW WAY E
12/06 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 771 HIGHSCHOOL RD NW
12/07 THEFT, 9350 NE HIGH SCHOOL RD
12/07 INFO ONLY, 506 AZALEA AVE NE
