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Chamber lunch Thursday, June 6 The June membership luncheon for the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce is set for noon, June 6, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Legislators Marcie Maxwell, Judy Clibborn and Steve Litzow will speak and answer questions. Reservations required. Please call 232-3404.
Coast Guard vet says he is running to fight right to prevent tolling on I-90 By Mary L. Grady
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Commencement ceremonies for the Mercer Island High School Class of 2013 will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at Key Arena in Seattle. Tickets are required for entry. For information, go to the MISD website at www.mercerislandschools.org.
Sound Transit East Link open house Sound Transit will hold an open house between 5 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. The open house is for community members to hear about the designs proposed for the Mercer Island light rail station. Transit officials are looking for comments and input. A presentation will be held at 5:30 p.m. For information go to www. soundtransit.org.
Library renovation meeting June 13 A meeting will be held at the Mercer Island library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 to discuss the plans to renovate the building. The meeting will allow the public to share views and give input to planners.
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A large tree fell early Thursday morning, May 23, 2013, in Bicentennial Park next to the Farmers Insurance building. Onlookers from Farmer’s peered down at the fallen tree from the rooftop. The tree was cut up and hauled away by midday Friday.
Safe or not, Council approves fireworks By Reporter Staff
Every year, city nonprofit organizations who hope to sell ‘safe and sane’ fireworks in the parking lot of the Mercer Island Shopping Center at the corner of S.E. 32nd street and 78th Avenue S.E., must seek approval from the city fire department then apply for a special permit to be approved by the City Council. In the past, the Kiwanis Club has managed the fireworks stand and has used this event as their primary fund-raiser. Money from the sale of the fireworks is returned to the community for scholarships and service projects. However, this year, the Kiwanis Club partnered with the Mercer Island Masonic Lodge and Mercer Island VFW, to manage the sale of fireworks and split the proceeds. But as it does every year, the
Council debates whether or not fireworks should be allowed at all on the Island. There have been several changes over the years to the code. In 1992, City Council reduced the number of days that legal fireworks could be set off from 9 days to 2 days. Two years later, Island citizens were surveyed on whether or not to ban fireworks. Out of 1,400 respondents, 55 percent voted for a ban. Instead, the Council decided to limit fireworks discharge to July 4th only, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., a rule that still stands. In 2005, former Fire Chief Walt Mauldin recommended the Council to ban fireworks completely. But Council voted to keep the current ordinance and increase public education and enforcement.
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In 2009, the Council reduced the time frame for the sale of fireworks to a one-week period July 4th. City Fire Chief Chris Tubbs signed off on the initial permit and presented it to the Council on May 20. At the meeting, Councilman Mike Grady was incredulous that the community service groups were still wanting to sell fireworks. Speaking for several minutes, Grady referred to fireworks as “gateway explosives,” followed by “I can’t believe that you(the Kiwanis, the VFW and the Freemasons) are selling dangerous things to our kids.” John Gebhart, who represented the group said that workers at the stand check ID and only sell to buyers over 16. He added that most people who purchase the items are parents. The fireworks are ‘safe and sane’ types of devices. Fire Chief Tubbs noted that his department has not had any
Kevin Scheid, a retired Coast Guard Captain and 19-year Mercer Island resident, is running for City Council position 2 in order to stop tolling on Interstate 90. “No one should have to pay a toll on one road to finance another road,” stated Scheid. Scheid, who has not held elected office before, is running for City Council Pos. 2, now held by Dan Grausz who is running to retain his seat. Scheid said that Grausz is taking the wrong approach to defeating tolling and protecting Islanders. In a press release Scheid said, “I believe this election will determine the future of tolling on I-90.
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Red and ready. Students and their teachers enjoyed the sunshine and warm temperatures recently near the North Mercer campus on S.E. 40th Street.
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He believes that Grausz has hurt the fight again tolls. “In contrast, my opponent has testified in Olympia on the best way
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to toll Mercer Islanders and he wrote. argued against the strong Scheid said it was his legal action the city coun- work against the school cil took. I believe his strat- bond last year that brought egy will result in tolling for him to consider a run for everyone. “ Council. He said that he Outgoing City now supports the new Councilmember Mike smaller bond proposal in Grady and Eva Zemplenyi, the works by the school disco-chair of the “No Tolls trict. He said many encouron I-90” committee both aged him to run. endorse Scheid. He is concerned about “This council the impacts of race is essential development on to keeping I-90 parking and accestoll free. I’m consibility in the Town cerned that the Center. He believes city council will that developers are revert to its prior not paying adeefforts to look for quate impact fees. a compromise,” He is not certain Kevin Scheid Zemplenyi said. that light rail is the Former Island correct approach to Mayor and State increasing mobilSenator Jim Horn also put ity, pointing out that studies his name in for Scheid. “I not indicate people do or endorse Kevin and believe will use it. And he believes he has the experience, skills it will negatively impact and values to make an parking. excellent councilmember.” “My issue with trains is Scheid believes he is pre- making sure that there is pared to meet other chal- adequate parking for everylenges facing Islanders as one to use,” he said. well as transportation and He has praise for the infrastructure issues. city’s parks and attractive “A fresh perspective will downtown. “There are so help maintain transporta- many things we do well,” he tion options, the strengths said of the city. and the character of our Of his opponent, Scheid city. These issues are espe- noted that Mr. Grausz had cially important since the said two years ago that he idea of expanding the would not run again. He Central Business District to said that while he respects the North was introduced the Councilman, “he has in a City Council session,” been on the Council too
injuires over the past few years. “We do not ‘upstaff ’ for July 4. That might be counterintuitive,” he said, “but our history shows that the risk seems very low,” he added, referring to the data his department collects. “People here are very responsible about consumer fireworks.” Chief Tubbs said that he and City Police Chief Ed Holmes talk often about issues related to fireworks. He said that there are complaints about noise, but there are few and neither departments track them. Councilmember Tana Senn and Mayor Bruce long.” A 26-year Coast Guard veteran, Scheid holds a B.S. in engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and an MBA from Purdue University. He worked in a variety of jobs including four years in Washington, D.C., where he managed a $140 million budget for Coast Guard aviation maintenance. His said his operational experience has included environmental protection, law enforcement and search and rescue. He finished his career as the Chief of Coast Guard Search and Rescue for Washington and Oregon managing more than 1,000 men and women at coastal boat and air stations. Scheid wrote, “My experience in a variety of areas will enable wise stewardship of tax dollars and pre-
Mercer Island candidates in general election In the City Council races: • Kevin Scheid is challenging incumbent Dan Grausz for position 2. • Incumbent Tana Senn is running unopposed for Pos. 4 • Benson Wong and Rich Erwin are both vying for
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Bassett also expressed their reluctance about allowing fireworks on the Island, but agreed that allowing consumer fireworks on the Island keeps illegal fireworks at bay. The Council voted 5 to 1 to approve the permit.
City emergency drill planned for June 7 The City of Mercer Island will be conducting its annual ‘large scale’ emergency drill beginning at 8 a.m., June 7, at the City Hall Council Chambers. For information, go to www. mercergov.org.
vent seniors from being taxed off the Island”. A long-time member of the Mercer Island Covenant Church, Scheid is now the vice president of “Best Christian Workplaces,” am Island-based consulting firm that surveys and assists Christian-based businesses and nonprofits from hospitals to churches, on management and values. Scheid has volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club, his church, the M.I. Girls Lacrosse Board, the High School Site Council, and the interview committee for the High School principal. He lives near the northeast corner of Pioneer Park with his wife Bobette. They have four grown children, all Mercer Island High School graduates and three grandchildren. City Council Pos. 6. In the races for Mercer Island School District Board of Directors: • Incumbent Dave Myerson is running unopposed for Pos. 2 and incumbent Adair Dingle is also unopposed for Pos. 4. Islander John Urquhart is running unopposed for the position of King County Sheriff.
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I-5 collapse brings roads legislation into sharp focus By Jerry Cornfield
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“The (bridge collapse) does bring the revenue package to the forefront. I don’t think it can be ignored this session.”
Scott, R-Monroe, who visited the site Friday. “I don’t think this is a reason to call for increasing the tax burden on our citizens and small businesses.” And they said the $911 million earmarked in the proposal for preserving and repairing existing roads, bridges and other transportation facilities is too small an amount. Rep. Dave Hayes, R-Camano Island, said he’s never been an “absolute no” on a revenue package but voted against the version passed by the House Transportation Committee in the regular session because it lacked reforms to curb the costs and speed up the pace of construction. “It is not going to necessarily change my views,” he said. “I don’t think it should change the conversation at all regardless.” State lawmakers are midway through what is expected to be a 30-day special session. As of May 26, there have been no hearings or votes planned, but the transportation committee leaders expect they will occur. Rep. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, who is a vicechairman of the House Transportation Committee stated: “The lesson of (Thursday) is you never know when a freak accident or unfortunate circumstance happens. When we know something is deficient we should do something to
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Not long after an earthquake dislodged chunks of concrete from the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle, state lawmakers pushed through a nickel increase in the gas tax. Now, with jarring images of twisted steel and submerged vehicles from Thursday’s bridge collapse fresh in the public’s mind, another group of lawmakers is trying to raise billions of dollars for transportation with a 10-cent increase. They hope miles of backups and piles of lost income caused by the severing of the state’s signature northsouth highway will dissolve the political gridlock that’s lingered for weeks. “It is not a scare tactic,” said Sen. Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way, a co-chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. “Things cost money to fix. We need to make sure every damn bridge in this state stays safe. I don’t want anyone to think twice when they are going over a bridge.” Opponents aren’t wavering. They say no amount of gas tax increase or added spending could have prevented what occurred in the Skagit River. “I don’t see this having any impact on the possibility of this revenue package,” said Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, who is the other co-chair of the transportation panel. “I don’t see the connection.” Democratic lawmakers,
including Gov. Jay Inslee, think it can be ignored this backed by a coalition of session.” business, labor and environShe said she hopes it will mental groups are lined up refocus lawmakers’ attenbehind the proposal to raise tion on the vulnerabilities of $8.4 billion primarily with Washington’s transportation a phased-in gas tax hike system rather than the price totaling 10 cents and higher tag and specific content of vehicle fees. the package. It’s been stalled and not “You would think so. The received a vote in either Columbia River Crossing is chamber. not a bridge built in 1955,” Most Republicans in the she said referring to the House and Senate oppose bridge damaged Thursday. the package. In general, they “It is a bridge built in 1917. don’t like the gas tax hike, It has wooden pilings. It think too should raise many of some awarethe dollars ness in the are steered minds of peointo new ple and should projects get them to and want want to move reforms forward.” added in Rep. Jeff that will M o r r i s , curb costs D-Mount and speed Vernon, who up conserves on the struction. transportaRep. Judy Clibborn tion commitT h e n House Transportation tee, said what t h e r e’s Committee Chair happened in the sticky wicket of his district building a new I-5 bridge “highlights the age of our over the Columbia River. infrastructure. Whether it Democrats and Inslee want is a 50-year-old ferry or a it constructed with light 50-year-old bridge, steel has rail -- which will enable the a shelf life, and it may be state to receive federal funds functional but it is obsolete.” -- and the RepublicanOpponents contend the dominated Senate Majority incident should spur lawCoalition insists that light makers to rethink how rail not be included. every existing transportaRep. Judy Clibborn, tion dollar is spent before D-Mercer Island, chair- looking to raise more. “It woman of the House is disturbing looking at the Transportation Committee, cars in the water and thinksaid Thursday’s event “does ing about how close those bring the revenue pack- people were to losing their age to the forefront. I don’t lives,” said Rep. Elizabeth
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correct the situation.” Already opposing political forces on the issue are twisting the situation to favor their view. “We are thankful that no one died in the I-5 bridge collapse,” began a statement issued Friday by Washington State Labor Council President Jeff Johnson. “But this is a sober reminder of the need for a transportation revenue package. “Over 750 bridges in our state are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. We need to invest in our infrastructure, including the Columbia River Crossing, now. Partisan bickering over bills in the legislature needs to stop,” he said. Kirby Wilbur, chairman of the Washington State Republican Party, said the bridge collapse exposed the weakness in the proposal. “The terrifying event should shed light on all that is wrong with the House Democrats’ transportation package that is supported by Governor Inslee,” he said in a statement. He said only 10 percent of the revenue is earmarked for maintenance and “only a small portion of that goes towards actually fixing our failing roads and bridges. That is unacceptable.” Jerry Cornfield is a reporter for the Daily Herald in Everett, a sister paper to the Reporter.
Nominations open for the Flash Family Inspirational award By Reporter Staff
Mercer Island Youth & Family Services is seeking nominations from the Island community for the Flash Family Inspirational Award. This award is given to a Mercer Island senior each summer who exemplifies the spirit of good sportsmanship or community leadership, and who possesses an optimistic attitude and friendly demeanor while acting as a role model for others. The FFIA Award is open to seniors who are 55 years and older. The recipient of this award will be honored in the Mercer Island Summer Celebration Parade, and will ride in a vehicle as one of the Hometown Heroes. If you would like to nominate a friend, a colleague or your neighbor, please complete the form and return it to Youth & Family Services, 2040 – 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island WA 98040. The forms are located at several places on Mercer Island, including: Mercer Island Community & Event Center, the library, or City Hall. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, June 15. If you have questions or comments about the Flash Family Inspirational Award, please call Cindy Goodwin at 206.275.7749.
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School briefs Bixby honored by Phi Beta Kappa Mercer Island School District music teacher and bands director, Parker Bixby, is a recipient of a Pathfinder award from the Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa. Bixby received the award at a luncheon held at the Red Lion Hotel in Seattle on May 13. Bixby was nominated for the award by Islander Myra Lupton. The Mercer Island High School band director, was recognized for his inspirational teaching and dedicated leadership of hundreds of Island students and musicians each year. As a result, Islander musicians are invited to perform at prestigious events, awarded accolades and go on to college programs that recognize their value and the program that lead to their success. Students, parents and the Island community praise Bixby to whom he is “a friend, counselor, therapist, role model, and humanitarian.” Bixby holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music from the University
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Island student finalist in Young Artist Awards A Mercer Island student and flutist has been named a finalist in the 2013 Young Artist Awards, hosted by Classical King FM 98.1 and Seattle Chamber Music Society. Zoe Sheill, 13, is one of 11 finalists who have been chosen to compete in the contest. She is a student at Islander Middle School, and competed as part of a flute duo. The Young Artist Awards is a competition which supports young musicians in the community, as part of the Classical King FM education initiative. The competition is split into two categories, ages 6-13 and ages 14-20 featuring non-professional performances in instrumentals, vocals and chamber groups of up to
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international applications also grew. Overall, Washington State University saw applications increase slightly from 13,700 for 2012 to 13,779 for fall 2013. Western Washington University reported a slight drop from 9,791 to 9,500. Applications also dropped at Central, Eastern and Evergreen. About 61 percent of all students state-wide who applied to UW were offered admission. Last year, about 65 percent were admitted. Last year, just over half or about 158 students from the MIHS class of 2012 planned to attend college in state, 30 more than in 2011. Of those, 60 were to attend UW. Next, 29 were to become Cougars at Washington State University and 15 planned to attend Western Washington University. Twenty-six students MIHS graduates were to attend Bellevue College in the fall of 2012, up from just 10 in 2009. The average GPA for an admitted UW freshman remained 3.77, the same as last year, but the average SAT combined score for critical reading and math rose by about 10 points, to 1238.
Applications for undergraduate admission to the University of Washington were up significantly this year, while it held steady and declined slightly at other state universities. According to news reports, while the number of in-state high school graduates fell this year, an increase of out of state applications drove the increase at the UW. UW admissions director Philip Ballinger told the Seattle Times that he can’t explain why the university saw a nearly 16 percent increase in freshmen applications, with more than 30,000 applications for fall 2013 admission. However, he believed that the increase might be due to a decision by the University of California system to tighten admissions criteria. While the biggest increase in UW applications came from out-of-state students, the number of in-state and
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After receiving his Pathfinder award, Parker Bixby, fourth from left, was joined by friends Terry Pottmeyer, Jennifer Wright, Mary Jo Bruckner, Myra Lupton, Susan Kaplan, and Gene Robertson. nine people. One winner from each age group was announced earlier in the week. Olivia Marckx, 13, won for her cello performance, while Sarah Hall, 14, earned the honor for her violin performance. To see the performances by each of the finalists visit the radio station website at www.king.org.
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hat could be more foreboding than the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River last Thursday night. Here was an event that brings us up short — here is one of those catastrophic events that epitomizes the expression ‘worst case scenario.’ So it was that a oversized truck hit the bridge structure in just the right place to bring down a key piece of our state’s increasingly fragile infrastructure. It was absolutely amazing that no one was killed. Those who survived were in newer vehicles with advanced safety features built in. Left to ponder this event in the coming months or even years will be the some 70,000 daily commuters, truckers, shippers, travelers and college students headed to Western Washington University who must detour around the bridge onto a smaller and subsequently extremely congested side bridge that itself was not meant to withstand these loads. For business people in the towns of Burlington and Mount Vernon there will other impacts to consider — primarily in the form of lost income. And so what caused this to happen. First, the bridge is old and worn out — the product of another era, weakened by years of abuse. Next, the oversized truck, allowed by law (but not by sense) was traveling on a structure not designed to handle it. Yes, the driver should have been in the other lane, etc. But leaving safety to split-second decisions by drivers, both imperfect or tired, is not a good standard. Like many bridges in this state, it should have been replaced or undergone significant repairs years ago. It reminds us of a story we reported last week on the huge double tractor-trailer hauling gravel that overturned on East Mercer Way. It makes us think about the arguments against tolls that leave us asking just who will pay to fix for our aging roads and bridges before it is too late? These old and unsafe structures will continue to deteriorate as lawsuits and studies drag on. Those planners and engineers —a virtual tidal wave of Chicken Littles with their computer models and pocket protectors, have been warning us. The sky is falling. And no one pays attention until the sky does fall.
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To the editor Beware of cyclists, not just unleashed dogs As a resident and dog owner, I can certainly sympathize with folks that are accosted by untrained or off leash dogs. I’ve found that most dog owners here control their dogs — on leash or off, and pick up after them. However, I’ve also noticed and nearly been made a victim of bicycle riders going through the park at the lid at unsafe speed levels. Kids, adult walkers (with and without pets), moms with strollers, and little league ballplayers do not anticipate a bike coming down through the ball field area at an alarming rate of speed. As mentioned, I’ve witnessed some near misses, and have heard of some spectacular bike-bike and bikepedestrian crashes. Could we not post some signs, other than the ‘bikes yield to pedestrians’ that are largely ignored, to require bikes slow down through the stretch between the tennis courts and the ballfields? Tom Everts
ers from the toxic load their bodies suffer. carry, that both causes and exacerAnother way to help heal that bates these disabilities. This is why pain is to advocate for public policy I have been active in supporting the to address the roots of these disToxic-Free Kids and Families Act abilities. No one knows for sure (ESHB 1294) in our state legislature what causes autism and other neurothis year. developmental disorders. Certainly Parents have told me that it’s hard they may have many causes in any to bring kids with special needs to given person and population. regular church serIt is clear, howvices, which require a ever, that many of lot of sitting still and the chemicals used in listening. To meet consumer products are Send your letters to: this need, Emmanuel neuro-toxic and coneditor@mi-reporter.com. Episcopal hosts tribute to rising rates Keep it brief, courteous, monthly services for of childhood cancers, and sign your name. special-needs families.. hormonal problems, These liturgies are and developmental discalled Rhythms of orders. In Washington, Grace, after a national curriculum of consumer groups have been fightGospel story-telling and responses ing for safe kids’ products chemithat are geared to people on the cal by chemical, because our State autism spectrum. This monthly Department of Ecology does not rhythm of worship brings members have the ability to keep the worst of our parish together in respectful toxics away from children. and loving ways and offers some Chemical companies are currently healing for the emotional, spiritual free to self-regulate, resulting in and physical isolation that kids with special needs and their families can LETTERS | PAGE 7
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Pass the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act ESHB 1294 In my Mercer Island parish, there are a significant number of children with autism. There are many more in the larger community. Often, they are invisible. As a pastor and a father myself, my responsibility is to find ways to include all people in our worship and to celebrate the full humanity each person brings. As a citizen, my goal is to do everything I can to protect autistic children and oth-
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Last Thursday, a bridge on Interstate 5 spanning the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington collapsed into the river after the support structure was hit by an oversize load. We want to know what you think. Are you concerned about bridges in the area? Vote now online at www.mi-reporter.com and look for the results next week.
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Governor Inslee signs tough new boating law People who drink and drive while boating will face tougher laws under a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday, May 16. The law, which takes effect July 28, makes boating under the influence a misdemeanor that can carry up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Another major change in the law is that it now allows for implied consent, which means an officer can require the operator of the boat to take a breath or blood test if the officer believes the driver is under the influence. Refusal to take the test can equal up to a $1,000 civil infraction. The new law also allows marine patrol officers to hold reckless or negligent boaters accountable and gives
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Police to lean on ‘texters & talkers’ Area law-enforcement agencies will add to their “Click It or Ticket” campaign by targeting drivers who are texting or talking on their cell phones. The enforcement campaign will run until June 2. Agencies involved will include the Washington State Patrol and numerous other area police departments. Last year, during the same time period, officers on routine and extra patrols statewide issued 3,171 seat belt violations amongst the 11,047 motorists who were stopped. Similarly, last year during the time period, 1,059 cell phone violations were written.In 2010, the same year
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Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 pm.
Special School Board Meeting Thursday May 30, 2013
in the Mercer Island School District Board Room 10:00 a.m. Call to Order Special Meeting Purpose: To conduct a study session in order for the Board to discuss Board Policy 2020 Ends Monitoring and approval of Personnel Report. 10.01 a.m. Conduct a study session in order for the Board to discuss Board Policy 2020 Ends Monitoring. Approval of Personnel Report* 12:00 p.m. Adjournment *Action required Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas
MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Janet Frohnmayer, President Brian Emanuels, Vice-President Pat Braman, Director Adair Dingle, Director David Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent
cell phone use became a primary law in Washington, only 63 drivers were cited statewide. The state’s campaign to use seat belts has given Washington one of highest seat belt use rates in the country. In June 2002, when the primary seat belt law went into effect, approximately 82 percent of Washington drivers wore seat belts. Today, nearly 97 percent of Washington drivers are buckling up.
KC Council approves MedicOne strategic plan The Metropolitan King County Council today gave its unanimous support to the 2014-2019 Strategic Plan that will guide King County’s Medic One/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system’s nationally-recognized model for delivering prehospital emergency care. into the future. The County is known to be the “best place to survive a heart attack’ in the nation. The Plan is the result of a nine-month collaborative effort between the 19-member EMS Advisory Task Force and over 100 stakeholders representing all parts of the regional system
– paramedic providers, fire agencies, hospitals, emergency doctors, communications centers, and labor. The Plan is the framework for the proposed levy that will ask voters in November to continue to fund the EMS program.
Draft marijuana laws are approved Now’s the time to let the State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) know your opinion of the proposed rules for the state’s new recreational marijuana market. The WSLCB on Thursday issued its initial draft rules for the state’s emerging recreational marijuana market. Voters approved legal marijuana for recreational use with the passage of Initiative 502 (I-502) in November. According to its media release, the board is seeking public comment on its initial draft rules before officially initiating the formal draft rule-making process in midJune. The WSLCB will accept public comment on its initial draft through June 10. The best way to provide your input is via email at rules@liq.wa.gov or writing a letter to: Rules Coordinator, Liquor Control Board, P.O. Box 43080, Olympia, WA 98504-3080.
Beware of ‘Gypsy’ scammers who offer services During the past six months, gypsy scammers have been operating on Mercer Island. Usually a pair, they contact victims in public parking lots and offer a service such as roof repair, driveway sealing, and scratch and dent removal on vehicles. These pairs have contacted victims at the grocery store, pharmacy and park and ride. They ask for half of the cost up front, do some poor quality work and then tell the victim that they will return the next day to finish the job. They do not return the next day and the service is never completed, and often actually causes dam-
age to the vehicle, roof or driveway. These services or “businesses” are not legitimate and are not licensed. The Mercer Island Police Department cautions Island residents not to conduct business with anyone who contacts them and solicits their services in a public and random manner, or door-to-door solicitors. Before paying anyone for services, residents should call the business to see if they are legitimate or do some extra research and contact previous customers. Once these gypsy scammers get your money, it is difficult for the police to locate them and take any action. Residents who are contacted by a suspected gypsy scammer should disengage with the suspected scammer and call the police immediately so that officers can catch them.
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FRAUD: An unauthorized charge was placed onto a 45-year-old Mercer Island woman’s debit card at 3 p.m.
TRESPASS: Police contacted a heavily intoxicated man at 9:40 a.m. in Pioneer Park, in the 6800 block of Island Crest Way. Police had received several complaints about the man, and one woman reported that she was afraid of him. Police found the suspect with a bloody cheek, and he claimed that he had fallen down. A small glass pipe was at his feet that he admitted using to smoke marijuana.Firefighters rendered first aid to the man. BIKE THEFT: A silver Trek bike with a rack and wireless computer was stolen from the North Mercer Park & Ride between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the 8000 block of North Mercer Way. The bike had been secured to a rack with a chain. The chain was also stolen.
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Betty Jo Wolfe
Betty Jo Wolfe died this past Friday, May 17, 2013 in her 78th year, from digestive complications and several chronic ailments. A long time Mercer Island resident, she raised four children on the island, down at the Old’s Homestead Farm, Appleton. Betty was a tournament Bridge player, world-wide traveler, community activist, and a supporter of the arts. She especially enjoyed the theater: in the audience and on the stage. Besides her three daughters, and one son; she is survived by six grandsons and four granddaughters. She will be missed by her family and friends, but leaves this world a better place than she found it. She’s bidding her hand now at Saint Peter’s table.
TAB THEFT: Someone stole a 2013 tab from the license plate of a Mazda Tribute parked in the North Mercer Park and Ride lot in the 8000 block of North Mercer Way.
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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 13-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, INCORPORATING CERTAIN BUDGET REVISIONS TO THE 2013-2014 BIENNIAL BUDGET, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 12-16 AND 13-04. Ordinance No, 13-07 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on May 20, 2013. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795. This ordinance summary will be pub-
lished Wednesday, May 29, 2013 and the ordinance will have an effective date of June 28, 2013. Deborah Estrada, Deputy City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 29, 2013. #792963.
To place a Legal Notice, please call 253-234-3506 or e-mail legals@ reporternewspapers.com
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LETTERS | FROM 5 what is called the toxic treadmill. That means when a consumer group works hard to eliminate one dangerous chemical, manufactures can simply replace it with another one as bad or worse. This happened recently when Graco Inc., the leading manufacturer of car seats, stopped using cancer-causing chlorinated Tris but replaced it with another toxic flame retardant. Emmanuel Episcopal can reach out to families with children on the autism spectrum and create a safe and warm community that makes everyone richer because it includes the whole breadth of humanity. But only the State Legislature can pass a bill to keep toxic materials out of the bodies of our children. My hope is that our Senator Steve Litzow from Mercer Island will be leader on this issue and help to pass a strong Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act during the special session of this legislature. For these families, I would like to see a bill that includes not only a ban on the carcinogenic chemicals known as Tris, but also allows the Department of Ecology to prevent manufactures from using equally bad or even worse chemicals as substitutes. This is the season of Pentecost for Christians, a time to celebrate new energy and to be open to the winds of change. Our church looks for avenues to welcome all God’s children to the altar. May our state legislature find the grace to protect them. The Rev. Hunt Priest Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island and a board member of Earth Ministry. Rhythms of Grace services are the second Sunday of each month.
What does that red sign mean? How come car directional signals don’t work on Mercer Island? And further more why do brakes fail to stop a car at stop signs - you know - the red octagons with the letters STOP on it? Michael Lettini
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Local Boy Scouts, including five from Mercer Island, were awarded their Eagle Scout rank on board a U.S. Coast Guard ship docked in downtown Seattle in April. The five from Mercer Island include: Brooks Hamilton, Matt McLellan, Jake Julich, Peter Scott and Brian Oppenheim.
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WOMEN I N
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Betty DeLaurenti
Erica Hauck
John L. Scott
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7853 SE 27th Street, Suite 180 | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.949.1222 bettyd@johnlscott.com
2701 76th Ave SE | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.232.7600 www.AdmiralTravelMercerIsland.com
Service, diligence and experience are three words that define Betty’s distinguished professional career. Her intimate area knowledge, remarkable negotiating skills and first-class service assure her clientele an enjoyable home buying/selling experience. Top Agent for 22 years. Betty is a Certified Residential Specialist.
Erica Hauck has fulfilled the traveling dreams of Mercer Island residents for 24 years as the owner operator of Admiral Travel. She is always scouting the best locations and resorts for her clients and believes the key to her success is getting to know her clients personal tastes, then meeting and exceeding their expectations. Whether your dream is a relaxing getaway or planning a family reunion on a Mediterranean cruise, Admiral Travel makes the details seamless. Everyday Erica looks forward to bringing the World to Mercer Island. Bon Voyage, but see Admiral Travel first.
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7605 SE 27th St. #153 | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.232.2262 www.christinefaceandbody.com
When Studio 904 first opened, I envisioned an entirely new type of salon. I wanted to incorporate community service projects, at the same time please our clients. To achieve this goal, I created an innovative workplace for stylists, providing high quality, hands-on training and offering a progressive salary with benefits.. Inspired early in my career by Kaizen, the Japanese word for “life-long learning”, I have applied its philosophy of continuous improvement to guide Studio 904 since its inception in 1987. To ensure that our clients always look their personal best every time they leave our salon, I work one-on-one with every Studio 904 stylist, providing instruction in the art and technique of hair design as well as effective communication skills. Our goal: Your personal best, every time you visit our salon!
Since 1990 Christine has successfully worked as a skincare therapist in Seattle, working with the pioneer Nancy Meadows Skincare and Jeremy Todd Wellness at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. She relocated her business to Mercer Island where she lives with her young family. Christine is a native of Seattle. She has over 25 years of experience in the skincare and wellness industry. She has earned several certificates in her field. Christine’s clients receive personalized service in a relaxed and sophisticated setting.
Julie King Hately
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Soon to be celebrating 80 years in the Seattle area (Est. in 1934), King Insurance Associates, Inc. is an independent agency and brokerage that prides itself on superior customer service by catering to the individual needs of each client. The principal, active agent as well as third generation family member of King is Julie King Hately. Julie is an Island resident and has deep ties to our community. An active member of MI Chamber of Commerce, MI Preschool Assoc., MI Women’s Club, MI Disaster Preparedness Co-Chair for child care. Julie has her Certified Insurance Counselor professional designation and keeps abreast of current industry products and standards. At King, we pride ourselves on superior customer service and cater to the individual needs of each client. Julie will be happy to review your current policies, research rates and make suggestions on coverage options. King Insurance writes ALL lines of insurance and offers one-stop shopping for a full range of products.
Having grown up in the Seattle area, I have an innate appreciation for the beauty that surrounds our lovely Puget Sound region. My career in real estate began when my friends kept asking for assistance with staging their homes, picking out furniture or working through remodels. Eventually they wanted my assistance in choosing homes. I thoroughly enjoy my business and the many wonderful clients who have become lifelong friends. The majority of my clients are referred to me by past clients. They know their friends and family can put their trust in me and that I will earn their respect by successfully transitioning them into their new home. It’s your move. I can make it happen!
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WOMEN I N
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Dr. Jennifer Strelow
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Au Courant Salon and The Den
3236 78th Ave SE, Suite 104 | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.232.8100 www.MercerIslandDentistry.com
7900 SE 28th St | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.232.1336 www.AuCourantSalon.com
Dr. Jennifer Strelow is a family practice dentist who provides care for all ages. Dr. Strelow established Mercer Island Dentistry in September 2005. She is a graduate of Tufts Dental and an affiliate faculty member at the University of Washington Dental School since 2004. She is committed to providing a lifetime of optimum oral health care in a comfortable, positive, and safe environment where you feel valued, cared for and appreciated.
Anne Marie Kessler CFP® CPA
Paracle Advisors 7900 SE 28th St, Suite 204 | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.466.6204 annemarie@paracle.com | www.paracle.com
Barbara Hovsepian, long time Mercer Island resident and owner of Au Courant Salon and The DEN, invites you to; “Come visit us and see what we have to offer you, in the way of complimenting and personalized style for Women, Men & Kids”. Barb’s professional experience includes 28 years of design expertise with advanced training in precision cutting and barbering, as well as an extensive career with Nordstrom in management, buying and merchandising. Barb and her talented staff offer superlative style, personalized service, professional talent, organic products, and strong community spirit. Check out AuCourantSalon.com or stop by for a latte and tour. “We would love the opportunity to serve you!” - Barb H.
Lee L. Huang, MS. LAc. Able Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine 2448 76th Ave SE, #212 | Mercer Island, WA 98040 425.246.9902 www.AbleAcu.com
Anne Marie co-founded Paracle Advisors in 2004 with the mission of providing clients with meaningful context for their everyday financial decisions, a clear path to achieve their long-term goals, and peace of mind in knowing the cash flows that they require are in place. Paracle achieves this mission by helping our clients manage their entire balance sheets, not just an investment portfolio. Voted one of Seattle’s top Financial Advisors three years in a row by Seattle Magazine.
Lee Huang MS, LAc grew up in China and received her training from Kunming Medical School and Bastyr University. Lee was a physician in China and is now a board certified acupuncturist with a passion for pain management and women’s health conditions. Lee’s grandmother’s stroke recovery through acupuncture treatment inspired her to pursue a career in acupuncture. In 2002, Lee started Able Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in Bellevue and moved the clinic to Mercer Island in 2006. Her mission is to enhance the body’s own natural healing abilities to restore optimal health. She has over 20 years of health care experience.
Raluca Perkins
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I am dedicated to accompanying buyers and sellers transition to the next chapter of their lives by giving them an exquisite real estate experience. Whether you are looking for your dream home, a vacation retreat, a great investment or you need to sell your property I will guide you every step of the way and make sure you get everything you hoped for for the best price and in the shortest time possible. I believe there is a house out there for everyone … I will help you find yours or I will find the best buyer for your property!
Suzanne Philen, Thrift Shop Business Coordinator at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop has been the driving force behind much of the Thrift Shop’s success over the past 10 years. Her creative business savvy and mission focused approach has been an essential element in running this Island retail business. The Mercer Island Thrift Shop is one of the primary funding sources for the City of Mercer Island’s Department of Youth & Family Services. In January 2013, Suzanne took on a new role as the Thrift Shop’s Business Coordinator. She currently devotes her time in streamlining business processes, strengthening relationships with vendors, and is on the forefront of developments that will ensure the Thrift Shop’s future growth.
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$1,189,500
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$699,950
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31746 42nd Ave SW, Federal Way. Gracious Colonial 5BR/2.5BA right on the 12th hole of the golf course. Open kitchen w/ a terrific floor plan for entertaining. Huge bonus room for activities & fun. Sliding glass doors open to a landscaped backyard. Helen Hitchcock 206.856.7007 www.johnlscott.com/27029
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$298,000
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The Mercer Island boys lacrosse team earned a spot in the state semifinals on Thursday, May 23 after beating Issaquah 6-5. The Islanders will face Bainbridge in the state semifinals, on Wednesday, May 29 at Mercer Island High School. The game begins at
7 p.m. Mercer Island got off to a quick start against Issaquah in the quarterfinals, earning a 2-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, followed by a 1-1 second quarter, giving the Islanders a 3-1 lead at halftime. Issaquah outscored the Islanders in the third quarter, 3-1, but the Islanders
outscored Issaquah 2-1 in the fourth, ultimately giving Mercer Island the edge. Steen Stwedstedt had the team high, scoring three goals with one ground ball in the game, while Hayden Reisman had one goal and one ground ball. Grant Preisler added a goal, as did
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The Mercer Island girls 4x400 relay team of Piper Casey, Victoria Gersch, Laura Harrison, Sarah Bjarnason won the state title last Thursday at the 3A state track meet in Tacoma.
Islander girls, boys tennis wins state team, individual titles By Megan Managan
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The Mercer Island boys and girls tennis teams finished the state tournaments on Saturday, May 25 with two state team and three
individual titles in hand. The girls team won the state title for the fifth straight year with 26 points, while the Islander boys earned their third straight title with 31 points.
The first big win of the state track meet came on the first night for Mercer Island. On Thursday, May 23, the Islanders girls 4x400 relay team won the state title. The team included Piper Casey, Victoria Gersch, Laura Harrison and Sarah Bjarnason racing to a title winning finish, and new school record, in 3:54.43. Harrison also finished sixth overall in the girls 400-meter race, finishing in 57.57 seconds. Senior Kris Brackmann competed in the girls high jump competition, finishing tied in 11th place with a best jump of 4 feet 10 inches. Teammate Emily Bassett finished in fifth place overall
TRACK | PAGE 13 In the boys singles competition, Brian Hou finished in third place after beating Interlake’s Luat Le 6-3, 6-3. Henry Smith finished in fifth place, eating Dominik Gorecki of Columbia River 6-0, 6-1. The boys doubles team of Kyle Baska and Matt Seifert
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LACROSSE | FROM 12 and one ground ball, while Preisler added one goal, with one assist and three ground balls. Mahony scored a goal with an assist and a ground ball, while Evan Condon had one goal and one ground ball. Johnson had an assist with two round balls and Reisman had one goal with one ground ball. Goalie Rothenberg made 11 saves in the game. The Islanders are now 19-3 this season, will face a 14-8 Bainbridge team on Wednesday. The two teams met during the annual Island War on April 27, with Mercer Island earning the 9-6 win over the Spartans.
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Eric Schulz finished in second place in the 800.
Islander helps team to fourth state soccer title in five years Mercer Island student and soccer player Corey Goelz recently helped the Eastside FC U17 team to win it’s fourth state title in five years.
The team scored 16 goals and didn’t give up any goals during the six game tournament. The team, including Goelz, will represent the state in the Far West regional tournament in Hawaii in June. Goelz, a senior at Mercer Island High School, played goalie for the MIHS girls team for four years.
TENNIS | FROM 12 won the state title after beating Bainbridge’s Matt Alderson and Jacob Christensen, the same team the Islander duo lost to in the district title match. Seifert and Baska won the match 6-7, 6-4, 6-4. The Islanders second pair, Ben Eillott and Charlie Williams finished in fourth place, beating Seattle Prep’s Sam Blattner and Luke Targett 6-0, 6-4. In the girls singles competition, Nora Tan won the singles state title in another redo of the SeaKing finals match. Tan beat Catherine Allen of Holy Names 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 for the championship. In the girls doubles competition, Lydia and Gabby Venditti won the state title, beating Jenny Adams and Kristy Braunston of Liberty 6-4, 6-1. Caroline Dillon and Caroline Hamilton finished in fifth place for the Islanders, beating Nicki Bouche and Tina Liu of Mountlake Terrace 4-6, 7-5, 6-3. Lakeside senior and Mercer Island resident Shea Wojciehowski finished the tournament in sixth place after beating Hanford’s Sierra Troxel 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday.
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Correction Last week’s article about the Mercer Island High School fastpitch team winning a district game for the first time was incorrect.
The Islanders won a district game in 2001, beating the No. 1 team Mount Rainier in the SeaKing tournament. The Reporter regrets the error.
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in the shot put competition with a best throw of 37’10.75. Junior Eric Schulz finished in second place overall in the boys 800-meter run on Saturday afternoon. He finished in 1:53.89, just seconds behind the winner from Shorecrest. Overall, 11 from Mercer Island competed with the girls team finishing in 14th place with 17 points, while the boys team finished tied for 27th place overall with eight points.
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Justin Rorem, Peter Mahony and Cooper Johnson. Goalie Benji Rothenberg made nine saves in the game. The team started the playoffs with a 9-4 win over Lakeside last Tuesday. The Islanders scored first, but Lakeside followed by tying the game at 1-1. After that it was Mercer Island’s game. The Islanders led 3-1 at the end of the first, and 6-1 at halftime. Lakeside scored two goals in the third and one in the fourth, while Mercer Island made three goals in the second half to end the game. Again, Swedstedt led the Islanders with four goals
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and left on his own through the back door. “I’m a cat person, so it’s not a big deal. He hasn’t been a nuisance at all,” Hedman said. Staff at Lice Knowing You and Mercer Park Dentistry first noticed Huey about two or three months ago. An employee brought Huey to Island Cats, as other people have done. A preschool teacher once put Huey into a pillowcase and took him to the Humane Society after he came onto her school’s porch. His microchip was scanned and he was released to his owner. Later, he returned to the preschool twice and was shooed away. “He’s certainly ended up on our doorstep,” said Gary Marshall, a veterinarian at Island Cats. “We’d like to provide care for him, check for dental disease and any other issues. Our hands are tied if we don’t have permission and authorization to do that.” But Marshall’s staff doesn’t leave Huey in the carrier. They provide food, water and a litter box for him temporarily until his owner takes him back. “If people are going to
take a cat and be responsible for a cat, they need to keep that responsibility, to keep them safe … to take care of them, to keep them from getting hit by a car, and protect them from diseases, whether it’s this cat or any cat,” Marshall said. Nancy Gordon, who owns Lice Knowing You, said she last saw Huey three weeks ago. “He was hanging out here for a very long time,” she said. He would sit by the door and meow at clients as they went in and out. Staff members started feeding the cat outside. “He was so skinny — we were worried,” Gordon said. Huey was occasionally allowed to come inside. Then, they discovered that he had fleas. He was promptly treated for that. “Everyone loved him,” Gordon said. “He’s a very sweet cat.” The woman, a long time resident of the Island, who owns Huey said that she cannot keep him indoors because she doesn’t want her neighbors to be bothered if he is loud. She said is unable to afford veterinary care for Huey. Someone who can provide a good home for
A prayer for grads By Pastor Greg Asimakoupoulos
While our neighbors have children graduating from Mercer Island High School, my wife and I are celebrating our youngest daughter’s commencement from college. Such occasions are milestones of achievement that trigger a sense of pride. They also awaken an awareness of vulnerability. Commencing from the security of the classroom to the context of an unpredictable world is both exciting and frightening. Those twin emotions fill the hearts of both graduates and their parents — emotions which prompt us to pray. Regardless of your faith orientation, the following is a prayer we’d do well praying for our kids. Almighty God, the Scriptures remind us our children are a gift from You. With holy awe and a sense of wonder we received these priceless treasures gift-wrapped with potential. In no time these miniature persons were kindergarten-bound, where they found just how much there was to learn. But You helped them, Lord. You fed their curiosity and infused their little minds with big thoughts. As they matriculated year after year from elementary
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1 s p a c e ava i l a bl e a t Sunset Hills Cemetery, complete with Headstone in Bellevue. lot 75 space 4, Lincoln section. Multiple use, space retails at $22,000 asking $18,000. 425.949.2549 or 425.408.0109 leave msg 2 LOTS Azalea Garden, G r e e n wo o d M e m o r i a l Park, Renton. Lot 192, Block 15, space 3 & 4. $8,000 for both. 509522-4743 4 PLOTS IN The Highly Desirable Sunset Hills Memorial Cemeter y in Bellevue. Lincoln Memorial Garden. (3) Side by Side in Lot 235, Spaces 3, 4, 5. (1) in Lot 12, Space 1. Can Buy Individually At $3,250 or All 4 A s A Pa ck a g e A t $12,000! Call: 425-7883291
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GREENACRES Memorial Park, Ferndale. 2 Side by Side Plots, Block 16, Section 101, Lots 5 & 6. Sold Out Section! Capacity Per Lot: 1 Casket, 3 Urns OR 4 Urns. Current Value: $1,470 Each. Asking $2,000 for Both. Owner Will Pay $125 Transfer Fee. Call Judy, 360-435-3344
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SUNSET HILLS Memorial Cemetery in Bellevue. 2 s i d e by s i d e p l o t s available in the Sold Out Garden of Devotion, 9B, Space 9 and 10. $15,000 each negot i a bl e. A l s o, 1 p l o t available in Garden of Devotion, 10B, space 5, $10,000 negotiable. Call 503-709-3068 or e-mail drdan7@juno.com Washington Memor ial Park. Section 18 Garden of flowers. 4 plots, side by side, $ 2,000.00 ea, or $7,000.00 for all 4 or $3,600.00 for 2. 3 6 0 - 2 8 9 - 2 8 9 6 dpandrlh@coastaccess.com Find what you need 24 hours a day.
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SINGING CANARIES Hens & Males, also pairs $ 5 0 - $ 7 5 . R e d Fa c tors/Glosters/Fifes & Recessive Whites. Auburn, 2 5 3 - 8 3 3 - 8 2 1 3 Unavailable on Saturdays
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Sable with blue eyes. Registered litter. Adorable, loving, fluffs of fun! Born 3/6/13. 4 males. All colors. First shots received. References from previous litter owners. Exceptional dogs, ver y smar t and l ov i n g . S h ow q u a l i t y. Parents on site. Includes paper: $550 each. For appointment please call Dawn 253-261-0713 Enumclaw
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CLASSY TREASURES EVENT Fri, 5/31 & Sat, 6/1 8am - 1pm Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church 11042 Sunrise Drive Bainbridge Is, 98110 Offering a wide variety of Holiday Decorations and Commercial Decor from Seattle’s Premier Decorating Company. Miles of Phenomenal High End Wire-Edged Designer Ribbons. Incredible Assor tment. Large Quantities of Poinsettias, Flower Arrangements, Holiday Wreaths, Ornate Tassels, Creative Artistic Supplies, Faux Flowers & Leaves. Spectacular Selection! Wholesale Prices and N eve r B e fo r e S e e n Items! Cash or Bainbridge Check Only!
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Selling two 13 week old female pure bred German Shepard puppies! Both have AKC registration! Puppies are loyal and extremely intelligent. Pictures available upon request! 950$ each, price negotiable. Locat- garage sales - WA ed in Gig harbor. Call Riley at 253-225-5124 Garage/Moving Sales anytime! King County WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER PUPPIES Registered APR, 2 Females for $700 each. 9 weeks old. Health guarenteed. Had first shots and wor med. Deliver y may be possible (meet you half way). Call for information: 360-436-0338 Horses
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