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It’s back to school on Mercer Island Mercer Island schools will be back in session beginning next week. School events will affect parking around the high school. Learn more online about the changes at www.mercerislandschools.org.

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School district ‘listening session’ is tonight The Mercer Island School District will host a listening session tonight, Aug. 28, at the North Mercer Gym to discuss elementary school No. 4 and the high school expansion. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Timebanking workshop tonight There will be a timebanking workshop beginning at 6 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center tonight, Aug. 28. The community is invited to attend to learn about timebanking and how to get involved.

Thrift store open house today, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. The Mercer Island Thrift Shop will host an open house this afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. at the store. The city is looking to gather input from Islanders and shoppers about a possible expansion of the store. See more information on page 6. Anyone with questions can contact MIYFS Director Cindy Goodwin at cindy.goodwin@ mercergov.org.

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Six Mercer Island residents, including Jake Stenberg, Steve Stenberg, Charlie Peterson, Sam Peterson, Arthur McCray and David McCray, climbed Mt. Baker earlier in August. See more on page 14.

YTN gets qualified OK for recycle site Youth Theatre Northwest must work out design, address site issues and raise money Mary L. Grady

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In the next few years, Youth Theater Northwest (YTN) expects to lose its present space that it leases from the Mercer Island School District near the high school stadium, on S.E. 40th Street. Along with supporters, YTN has approached the City of Mercer Island regarding its possible use of land in the Town Center for a new performing arts facility for their organization.

YTN says that a theater in the Town Center would benefit Island restaurants and Island businesses by people coming to attend performances. They suggest that many types of entertainment would be offered at the site, bringing people on foot who live in the apartments nearby. They point out that performances and rehearsals occur in the afternoons and evenings, and that parking along city streets can accommodate increases in traffic The Council has discussed the possibility of siting such a facility at either the Mercer Island Community and Event Center or the old recycling center land and the Bicentennial Park space. At a planning session held in June, the Council came up with six alternatives with various combina-

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tions of location, ownership and control options. The Council discussed the projects on the merits of what was appropriate for each site, whether it be size, parking availability and marketing concerns. But most agreed that for a theater, the Town Center site would be ideal for its proximity to complementary activities such as restaurants and the number of people who live nearby. Council members Jane Brahm and Tana Senn were appointed to explore each of these six proposals and choose one. They were to evaluate each within a set of criteria that included parking, traffic and access, land use and environmental impact, safety and financial viability. YTN hopes that the new facility could be located in the old recycling center space. As YTN would need to raise private money for the project. A space visible in the Town Center would make it more appealing to

Mercer Island City Councilmember Tana Senn was selected by the 41st Democrats on Wednesday, Aug. 21, along with two others, to be the nominees to replace former Washington state Rep. Marcie Maxwell. Maxwell resigned in July to take a position as a senior education advisor to Governor Jay Inslee. The King County Council will make the final decision as to who will represent the 41st District with a vote sometime early next month. Senn received 49 out of the 82 votes cast by 41st Precinct Committee members. The runners-up were Islander

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State homeowners received $1.2 B in mortgage relief Dempsey quits The five banks covered under the National Tully’s Coffee Mortgage Settlement have reported providing over $1.2 billion dollars in consumer relief to Washington homeowners. As of June 30, 2013, bank reports, 16,377 Washington state borrowers have received an average of $74,763 in relief. This relief includes debt reduction loan modifications on first and second mortgages, lower interest rates on underwater mortgages, and transitional assistance for those unable to remain in their homes. If you are having problems paying your mortgage (or believe that you may in the future), or if you are behind on your payments

Patrick Dempsey, the TV actor who starred in the Seattle-based television show “Grey’s Anatomy,” and who agreed to buy the Island-owned Tully’s, has now quit the deal due to problems with his business partner. The television star is suing his business partner, Michael Avenatti, last week, over the financing of their Global Baristas company, according to the Daily Business Journal. The pair formed the company to buy Tully’s out of bankruptcy in January. Dempsey filed suit in King County Superior Court, claiming that Avenatti bor-

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rowed $2 million against the assets of the new company without telling Dempsey, The Business Journal said. Just two days later, Dempsey said he is out of the partnership. In a joint statement issued by Dempsey and Avenatti on Friday, Dempsey said: “Although Michael and I have dissolved our business relationship, I am happy to have been a part of the effort that brought awareness to the Tully’s brand. I wish the company and Michael all the best. I am happy that we have resolved our differences and have put this behind us, and I know we each wish the other well in our respective future endeavors.” Avenatti vows to move ahead with keeping Tully’s. “Great things are on the horizon for Tully’s and Seattle,” he said.

SEnn | FROM 1 David Ellis and Bellevue businessman, George Pieper. After the vote, both threw their support to Senn, essentially ensuring her selection. “I am thrilled and honored by the faith the Democratic party has put in me,” Senn said. . The County Council vote has not been set. Senn has been a Mercer Island City Councilmember since her appointment to the post vacated by former city mayor, Jim Pearman, in 2012. She is already slated to run unopposed for her City Council seat in November. If selected by the County Council, she plans on retaining her seat on the City Council for now and would decide later if she will run for the permanent representative position in 2014.

YTN | FROM 1 potential donors, said YTN Director Manny Cawaling. Senn and Brahm reviewed the six alternatives. Their report to the Council indicated that each of the six alternatives had merit and represented a viable option, yet they recommended that the recycling center land alternative was the best one presented. Their finding was that it will be incumbent upon Contributed Image YTN to come forward with a plan that spells out This rending of one possible design of a new performing how the project will be arts center for Youth Theatre Northwest is shown looking financed, constructed and west down S.E. 32nd Street, toward the old recycling center operated. The city would property and Bicentennial Park. The City Council selected not be involved in the the option for the recycling center for YTN to study further project outside of provid- and present a plan to the city to address financing and siting the land. ing issues. The report says: “The committee recommends time period for reservation explained. that the City Council com- of the recycling center site. “I am a big fan of YTN,” municate to Youth Theatre Within that time period, she said. “But I have some Northwest its intention to the Council will determine major concerns.” make the former Recycling the viability of the proposal Brahm ticked off a list Center site available for and if it is appropriate for of areas that need carefurther study and analysis that site or if another site ful consideration, includas a future s h o u l d ing parking near the site Performing be evalu- and the long-term ramifiArts facility. ated, or cations about gifting city Further, the to aban- property. committee don the Council member Senn recommends proposal noted that YTN has to that a standTana Senn, Mercer Island City complete- demonstrate that they can performing Council member ly. accomplish the project. arts facilFinally, “They will have to show ity should the committee said that us how they will mitigate be pursued. This assumes public outreach should all of these concerns about that YTN would serve as determine if public land parking, traffic, etc.,” she the primary tenant of the should be committed to a explained, noting that facility and that other pub- private entity. locating the lic performances would be Councilmember Brahm But in the end, both accommodated.” said the committee’s find- Senn and Brahm agree YTN would undertake ings do not make the the- that it will be YTN’s task to the design, construction ater a done deal. demonstrate the feasibility and financing and man“Our task was to look of the project. agement of the facility. at the six alternatives “YTN will have to show Brahm and Senn also and base our findings on us how they would do it,” recommended that the the parameters we were Senn said. City Council set a fixed given to work with,” she

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Islander bowler Hugh Miller strikes gold for his country Miller reached Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘10,000-hour rule’ of mastery in his 20s By Mary L. Grady

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Islander and professional bowler, Hugh Miller, and his teammate, Ron Mohr, of Team USA, captured the men’s doubles title at the inaugural World Senior Bowling Championships held at Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas on Aug. 24. In the men’s championship match, Miller/Mohr came out commandingly and cruised to a 450-387 victory over Colombia’s Edgar Gomez and David Romero. The eventual champions led the 60 men’s and 43 women’s doubles after six games of qualifying on the 40-feet Athens lane en route to earn the No. 1 seed for the one-game playoffs. Miller, whose resume includes seven PBA Tour titles and three PBA Senior Tour wins, 32 PBA Regional and four PBA50 Regional titles, started with a fourbagger (four strikes in a row), and Mohr, an eighttime winner on the PBA Senior Tour and two-time PBA over 50 Player of the

New restaurant to move into Alpenland space in October By Reporter Staff

Work is in process on a new restaurant to take over the former Alpenland location at 2707 78th Ave. S.E. The inside has been gutted. According to news reports, the restaurant will be named ‘Island Broiler.’ It will feature Americanstyle burgers with an ‘Island theme’ along with Vietnamese-style grilled dishes. The new business is owned by Seattle restaurateur Bruce Le. The new eatery is scheduled to open in October. Alpenland first opened in 1974 and closed for good earlier this year. Its many specialty foods and pretzel rolls were prized by patrons of all ages.

Year (2009, 2011), had a spare and three consecutive strikes to take a 60-pin lead, and never looked back. Miller finished with 223 and Mohr added 227 to win the second gold medal of the championships for the host country, and the first for the men’s team. “The competition here [at the World Senior Championships] is completely different to bowling on the PBA Tour,” Mohr said. “To bowl for your country is something special. This title certainly ranks up with a PBA title.” His teammate, Miller, agreed. “It is like playing for the Davis Cup in tennis or the Ryder Cup [in golf], Miller said. “It is playing for your country.” Miller, a 1975 graduate of Mercer Island High School, has lived on the Island since he was a boy. His bowling career, however, began at an alley in the Queen Anne Hill neighborhood of Seattle where he lived with his parents until they moved to the Island. It was his mother who started him on his career on the lanes. “My mom bowled like many women back then,” he explained. ”She used to take me with her.” After moving across the lake, he began bowling in

earnest at Belle Lanes in Bellevue and, of course, the long defunct Mercer Island Lanes on the Island. He figures he long ago met what author Malcolm Gladwell coined as the “10,000-Hour Rule.” Gladwell and others have said that the key to success in any field is, to a large extent, a matter of practicing a specific task for 10,000 hours. The Island bowler figures that he achieved that threshold by the time he was in his early 20s. From the time he was 13, Miller figures he probably bowled three hours per day at least three times each week. “It is the time you put in,” he said simply. “That is how you get good.” And it has worked. Terry Bigham, of the United States Bowling Congress, said that Miller has averaged right at 220 during his seven years on the senior tour. Miller remembers all the bowling alleys in Seattle and beyond. He laments the loss of the places he played and knew well. Yet, while bowling began to lose its appeal in the 1990s, renewed interest in the sport is now coming from outside the United States. “The growth in the sport

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Islander and professional bowler, Hugh Miller, with Team USA assistant coach Bryan O’Keefe, show off their gold medals in the inaugural International World Senior Bowling Championships held in Las Vegas last week. Miller said it was a thrill to compete and win for his country. now is international,” Miller said. “The next world tournament may be in Vienna.” Much of the growth is in northern European countries such as Finland and Sweden; and Malaysia and Korea, where women are embracing the sport, he explained. The pro said that he is semi-retired. He accompanies his son to bowling events now. He still does tournaments, but says it is more for enjoyment rather than the prize money. According to PBA figures, he has won nearly $900,000 since he began competing

professionally in 1980. He has done a few competitions internationally in Japan and Finland, and said he has played in nearly every state in the U.S. except a few in New England. When he does go, he often says he does not spend a lot of time getting ready ahead of time. “I might use the qualifying round to warm up,” he said. Miller also works as a real estate agent for Windermere,

and still lives in the house where he grew up near the high school that his sons attend. He intends to stay. Bowling is never far away from anyone’s mind in the Miller household, said Miller’s wife, Donna. “Our dining room table is part of a lane from Leilani Lanes in Seattle that was torn down a few years ago,” she explained. “It is a big table,” she laughs.

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Priscilla Drebin’s family joined her outside of Terra Bella for a birthday lunch in honor of her 90th birthday, Aug. 20. Drebin, who has resided on Mercer Island for 41 years, lives in Island House. Nancy Meade, owner of Terra Bella, surprised Drebin with a birthday cake and candles. “I was touched that of all places for her to spend her 90th birthday, our parking lot won out,” Meade said. Drebin wanted to get lunch from the food truck. On Tuesday, it was Evolution Revolution, which offers a selection of sandwiches, wraps, Mahi Mahi tacos, Ethiopian lentil and rice, tater tot nachos and more. Seattle-born, Drebin has three daughters and one son; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Many of her family members reside in Baltimore. Drebin’s mother was born in Seattle in 1892.

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rivers who text or talk on cellphones are distracted. And even the briefest of distractions can be deadly. Statistics show that a growing number of traffic accidents and fatalities in our state are being attributed to distracted driving. A special initiative by the Washington State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies to stop and ticket drivers who text and talk while driving just ended last weekend. It is too early to know how many were stopped, but we’d guess a whole lot of drivers will be paying that $124 ticket. Much time and effort has been put into discouraging and criminalizing drinking and driving. We’d like to say it has changed such behaviors. Instead, the incidence of distracted driving is picking up any slack. Law enforcement and safety experts say that distracted driving is akin to being legally drunk. Yet more and more car manufacturers are adding more distractions — this time to the dashboard. A look at a piece of standard equipment on the new Tesla Model S sedan is instructive. The $62,000 electric car’s equipment list includes: “A 17-inch, (color) capacitive touchscreen is the focal point of the new Tesla Model S infotainment and control. All media, communication, cabin and vehicle controls are brought to life through this high resolution input screen.” Whoa. One feature displays a real time traffic map showing the position of the vehicle and surrounding traffic. It is an amazing tool for a driver to use to avoid congestion and find alternative routes. Among other tasks, the high-def display can be used to search for music, offering choices as to genre, artist or track. And there is more. It is irresistible. It is not just high-end vehicles adding the displays. They are becoming standard on many vehicles. Yes, GPS systems are incredibly useful. But the size and placement of these devices and the myriad tasks and tricks they perform make them difficult to ignore when driver attention should be elsewhere. So, never mind the phone. It is a different screen, now set front and center, that begs for attention.

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“The Kiwanis Club is getting new members and we continue to support the community.” Jim Baker Retired Bellevue

Island Forum Why should Americans support Obamacare? Obamacare is undergoing relentless attacks. There have been 40 attempts to repeal it. The national debate over it has fueled the political Tea Party faction. It caused the loss for the Democratic majority in the house and now fuels most political battles. Yet it is still standing and millions are benefiting from it. Few fully understand Obamacare. Many have dedicated themselves to spreading lies about it in hopes of bringing it down, but support for it has remained unchanged. The law has eliminated insurance discrimination based on age, sex and health status. Such practices are now illegal. Does one dare point out that the law’s namesake trounced the other guy a few months ago, and the law is at least twice as popular as Congress? The coming reality will be different. As the law helps more people, the support from them will be louder than screams from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Koch brothers and the insurance industry. Nearly half of all Americans have some connection to Medicaid. They or family members have used Medicaid benefits. Word will get around. Political mudslinging has left a mark on the law. One-on-one conversations among those who benefit from it will clean up the mud. These conversations will have a greater effect on public opinion than TV

advertising and will cause people to know they have an interest in protecting the law. When the political ideology is wrung out, when the stupid talk about “death panels” no longer dominates the conversation and the benefits become evident, people will know they have a common interest in supporting the law. Health care is more important than politics. Health Cy Baumgartner care is essential. It is the biggest concern of day-to-day living. It is personal. It is an issue of life and death. Obamacare will help make our lives less difficult. It will also address the $765 billion in waste that the Institute of Medicine reports due to waste because of missed prevention measures, fraud, unnecessary services and excess administrative

“Health care is more important than politics. Health care is essential. It is personal.”

costs. Our health care system is grossly inefficient. The biggest reason is because the drug manufacturers and medical device makers have succeeded in bribing Congress, through campaign contributions, to pass legislation preventing the government from applying cost-effectiveness measures of different treatments in deciding how to spend health care dollars. Every citizen must understand the political reality. It is imperative that Obamacare be as successful as Social Security and Medicare. That will happen only if the right people are in Congress and the White House. Americans must vote in 2014 and 2016 with the preservation of Obamacare, Social Security and Medicare in mind. Meanwhile, as many people as possible must enroll in the new insurance marketplace. That will

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For the last several years, fighting in Syria between rebels and the government has escalated. Last week, according to reports, chemical weapons were used. We want to know what you think. Do you think the U.S. should get involved in the Syrian conflict? Vote now online at www.mi-reporter.com and look for the results in next week’s paper.

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Put the phone away, it’s the law The law has been around for three years; a ticket will cost you $124 By Reporter Staff

It has been more than three years since Washington’s cell phone law came into effect. If police see you holding a phone to your ear or texting while driving, they can pull you over. The fine is $124 and can be more if you cause a crash.

Washington’s Text Messaging Law (RCW 46.61.668) prohibits sending, reading or writing a text message while driving. Washington’s Cell Phone Law (RCW 46.61.667) prohibits hand-held wireless communication device use while driving. In an emergency situation, drivers are permitted to use a cellphone. Drivers should assess the necessity to use a cell phone while driving and should consider pulling over to a safe place off of the road if possible. For more, go to texttalk-ticket.com.

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Friday | 9 Disturbance: A 57-year-old Mercer Island woman caused a disturbance at 2:47 p.m. in the library at 4400 88th Avenue S.E. Later she was trespassed from the library as a result of her behavior.

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safety seat can dramatically reduce the likelihood of these injuries; yet, most car seats are not used properly. The clinics are held at Overlake Hospital, Evergreen Hospital and Children’s Hospital in Seattle. The clinics are an opportunity for one-on-one guidance on proper child car seat use. Bring your car, car seat and child, and be prepared for hands-on training. Expectant parents and other caregivers are also welcome. To get the most value for your time, come prepared to participate in the check-up process. Also, bringing diapers, snacks, toys, etc., may make potential wait times more pleasant. These events are free of charge, but Overlake and Evergreen Hospitals require pre-registration. For a schedule, go to www.Carsafekids.org.

Monday | 19 Harassment: A 36-year-old Mercer Island woman reported that her ex-boyfriend, 51, called her office and cellphone 70 times. The victim had recently broken up with the suspect. The suspect did not stop calling after police contacted him. Police contacted the suspect again and warned that harassment charges would be filed. A citation was issued. Accident: A 68-year-old woman in a Mercedes sedan accelerated instead of braking while parking in front of the south Rite Aid in the

Thrift shop remodel Open House is Aug. 28 The Mercer Island Department of Youth and Family Services is holding the second of two public meetings to solicit input on the proposed remodel of the 8400 block of S.E. 68th Street. Her vehicle climbed onto the sidewalk and collided into the front doors of the store. The vehicle came to a stop halfway inside Rite Aid and had to be towed out. There were no injuries.

Tuesday | 20 Lost wallet: A 22-year-old man lost his wallet somewhere in the Town Center; likely in the 7700 block of S.E. 27th Street. The wallet contained $5 in cash, a debit card, library card and ORCA card. Arrest: Police took a 32-yearold man into custody at 4:35

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Thrift Shop. The meeting is set between 3 and 5 p.m., Aug. 28, at the shop. There will be a brief presentation. City planners hope to achieve the following: • Reduce constricted flow of traffic on S.E. 34th Street. • Increase parking for park patrons and Thrift Shop customers while

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p.m. on an outstanding warrant. He was booked into the Issaquah Jail. Wallet theft: A woman’s wallet was stolen out of a shopping bag at 4:45 p.m. at the north QFC in the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street. The 75-year-old woman had just gotten cash back on a purchase. The wallet contained $204 in cash, a checkbook, driver’s license, Costco credit card, three heart stint cards, and checks. A surveillance video does not show the crime inside the store, and no suspects have been identified. Bike accident: A 31-year-old bicyclist was cited for unsafe passing on the right at 6:50 p.m. at West Mercer Way and 84th Avenue S.E. The bicyclist was passing a slow line of cars approaching the intersection. The first vehicle was making a right-hand turn at the intersection when the bicyclist collided into the front of the vehicle. The bicyclist sustained a laceration on his chin and cheek. Several witnesses were present.

Wednesday | 21 Cellphone theft: An iPhone was stolen from the northeastern steps at Mercerdale Park at 4 p.m. The cellphone belonged to a 41-year-old woman who left it on the steps and returned within a few minutes for it, but discovered that it was missing.

Four teens vandalize old Boys & Girls Club Four teenage boys broke into the former Boys & Girls Club building between 5 and 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, in the 2800 block of West Mercer Way. The youth vandalized the building by spraying a fire extinguisher inside. An estimated $2,000 worth of damage was done to the gym. A surveillance camera recorded the incident. Forced entry was not evident.

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Those looking for a more transparent government are increasingly relying on public records to make it happen. They hope the more documents they obtain, the clearer their view of what’s really going on behind closed doors in school districts, city halls and county buildings. But there are those throughout the public sector convinced some of these Washingtonians are abusing the Public Records Act. An alliance of government forces — whose members often are the targets of the records — tried unsuccessfully earlier this year to rewrite the act to make it easier to repel requesters whose motives they question. With the help of Republican and Democratic lawmakers, they pushed a bill to make it easier for public agencies to block requests and to limit the time spent compiling records. Though the bill died in the legislative process, the matter reappeared in the state budget in the form of a provision to spend $25,000 contemplating

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ways to help governments deal with records requests they consider harassing. Lawmakers tapped the Ruckelshaus Center, a joint venture of the University of Washington and Washington State University, to facilitate a conversation between those in the alliance and those who viewed the failed bill as an unprecedented attack on citizens’ right to petition their government. By Dec. 15, the center is supposed to put forth recommendations. The effort is just getting off the ground and folks at the center are tamping down expectations of what will emerge. Michael Kern, the center director, said this week that the timeframe is too tight to pull the parties together for fruitful faceto-face sessions, presuming everybody on all sides is interested in doing so.

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The game plan is to speak with 20 to 30 people who have been visible and vocal in the legislative conflict, then prepare an assessment of the situation based on what center staff hears in the interviews. “We’ll report what the diverse interests say,” he said. “It will not include our opinions because we don’t have opinions. We are a neutral third party.” That’s not quite what Democratic Rep. Dean Takko, of Longview, envisioned when he helped persuade leaders of his party to put the proviso in the budget. Takko, who sponsored the failed bill, hoped the skilled forces at the center could blaze a trail that lawmakers could not. “Myself and quite a number of other people think there’s something we need to address,” said Takko, a former Cowlitz County assessor and Cathlamet City Council member. “I don’t think anybody wants to hide public records. What we’re trying to do is stop frivolous requests.” Now, he’ll take whatever they provide this winter as a possible starting point for legislation in 2014. “In all honesty, we probably will not be a whole lot further than when the session ended,” he said. “It’s a big enough issue that we

have to take some baby steps forward.” Another person interested in talking with Kern’s team is Jason Mercier, an analyst with the Washington Policy Center and member of the Washington Coalition for Open Government. The coalition strongly opposed Takko’s bill. He sees no reason to change the Public Records Act. The problem isn’t the law, he said, but officials’ understanding of it. Many do not realize what tools are already available to them when someone submits one of those so-called burdensome requests. He suggested that lawmakers asked the wrong question with the budget proviso. Leaders in local governments say hefty requests can chew up staff time and taxpayer dollars, but there’s no data on how much time and money is wasted to back up their claims, he said. Getting the answer would really inform the discussion, he said. Sounds like something a public records request, or two, could clear up. Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www.heraldnet. com. Contact him at (360) 352-8623 or jcornfield@heraldnet.com.

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Island Forum | FROM 5 require a big effort by labor unions, health care providers, small business, corporations, insurers and the citizenry. Employees of large corporations need to know that their insurance probably will not change. They will not need to change doctors, and their existing coverage will improve. Obamacare will make life less difficult for each of us. We will not be overwhelmed by medical bills. We will have the freedom to change jobs and not lose insurance coverage. None will be denied coverage for pre-existing conditions. Obamacare will allow

children to stay on their parents’ insurance to age 26. Obamacare means insurance companies cannot drop you when you get sick. Obamacare will provide the most important of family values — family security. C. F. Baumgartner Cy Baumgartner is the owner of Baumgartner Insurance. He served as president, Washington Medical Savings Account Project, and co-authored “Medical Savings Accounts: Building Blocks to Healthcare Reform.”

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dents and their host families achieve a unique understanding of the culture of another country. Nilton Santos Biazi Junior arrived last August from Brazil and attended Mercer Island High School. By Jennifer Sik He stayed with two differSpecial to the Reporter ent families on the Island; Exposure to different cul- Lesley and Sandy Piha, and tures ranks as one of the Kathleen Moody and Scott most powerful ways to pro- Sedlik. His first host mom, Lesley mote international understanding and peace. The Piha, said, “Junior was our Rotary Youth Exchange family’s first experience program provides thou- having an exchange student sands of young students and it really was the best with the opportunity to experience of our lives. He meet people from other came with an open mind, countries and to experience willing and wanting to be a new cultures, planting the part of everything our famseeds for a lifetime of inter- ily and community offered. national understanding. We learned so much about The program offers numer- each other’s cultures, relious benefits to its young gions, language, etc. Junior participants and their not only became a mentor for Rotarian hosts our three and mentors, boys, but as well as to the is now community at their big large. Through brot h e r. Y o u t h B ecause Exchange, of this students experilearn firstence we hand about are lookall aspects of ing forlife in another ward to country. As visiting their concept of the world Kathleen Moody, J u n i o r Rotary Student Exchange host and his expands, f a m they mature ily next and develop a deeper understanding year in Brazil — a place we of themselves. Immersion would not have considered in another country’s edu- prior to this exchange.” Biazi’s second host mom, cational system enhances their academic and person- Kathleen Moody, said, “Our family was lucky enough al growth. Host clubs and families to host Junior Biazi from and the entire community Brazil in our home. Junior are enriched by extended, enriched our lives. We were friendly contact with some- able to expand our underone from a different culture. standing of Brazil and enjoy Since 1994, Mercer Island his wonderful humor and Rotary Club has hosted one infectious exuberance. “Our son, David, says the high school student every year from another country house is too quiet now, and to come and stay on Mercer wants to know if we can Island. MI Rotary also host another exchange stusponsors a local U.S. high dent. We now feel our famschool student to attend ily is expanded forever with school and live with a host our other son and brother.” Biazi has been involved family in another country. By attending school and liv- with Rotary since he was ing with a family in each 12 years old. He came with country, high school stu- the goal of securing grant

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money to benefit a nursery school in his home town. The grant that Biazi helped to draft during his exchange was selected and fully funded by Rotary International. “I learned to be an advocate of my country and my culture,” said Biazi. “It was a wonderful experience, and I had the opportunity to celebrate several holidays — Halloween, Thanksgiving, and even Hanukkah — that are not celebrated in Brazil.” There are over 8,000 exchange students from more than 80 countries hosted by Rotary clubs each year. The Mercer Island Rotary Club offers local families the opportunity to see the world through an exchange student’s eyes. Host families host a student for three months. The club also sponsors one student each year to go abroad. Chiara Malaguzzi was selected to represent Mercer Island for the 2012-2013 school year, and recently returned from her yearlong exchange in Chile. “Exchange taught me that you can have more than one family, more than one home. It fills you with desire to always see more, creates connections around the world that are simply irreplaceable, brings out qualities in you that you may not have thought you had, but most importantly, it stays with you forever,” she said. Applications are currently being accepted from Mercer Island families interested in hosting opportunities, and from Mercer Island High School sophomores interested in studying abroad during their junior year. To learn more, contact Claudina Campbell at (425) 463-9051 or claudinac@ comcast.net. Rotary meets every Tuesday, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Learn more online at www. mirotary.com.

A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) is looking for people to join the Citizen Advisory Board. The board includes 10 to 15 local residents and housing professionals who work with ARCH staff to evaluate local housing proposals and increase awareness of housing issues on Mercer Island and the Eastside. Members of the board meet for two hours one Wednesday evening each month. To learn more about ARCH and the board, visit www.archhousing.org.

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Mercer Island Fire Chief Chris Tubbs was recently accepted into the Executive Leadership Program at the Naval Post Graduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security. The extremely competitive nine-month program requires a week of on-site attendance each quarter, with costs covered by the Department of Homeland Security. The program works to strengthen overall national security by providing handpicked executive level graduates with a better understanding of current and future homeland security issues, public policy debates and terrorist threats. The information learned will be brought back and shared with the local community.

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Over 200 of the building’s residents and community guests gathered for a celebration of the project and community on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Members of the Aviara staff and board were on hand, along with staff from Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation, where BRE Properties presented the MIYFS Foundation with a check. “Being a good community partner and creating a community where residents feel at home are our main goals for Aviara and for all BRE’s communities,” said Kevin Grani, BRE’s vice president property operations, northern division, in a press release. “The celebration was to show our appreciation to our residents and the city of Mercer Island.” The building also contains 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space, part of which has been leased to The Islander, which will open in September.

Timebanking Workshop tonight Aug. 28 The second of two summer “Timebanking” workshops will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Community and Event Center to introduce Islanders to the project and register additional members. Timebanking is a system organized to provide the exchange of services between interested individuals in a community without using money. For every hour you spend doing a task for someone else, you earn a credit; you can then exchange your credit to have someone complete a task for you, building useful relationships along the way. The MI Timebank is part of the Puget Sound Timebank network, and is a project of Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.

Parking alert at MICEC The Mercer Island Community and Event Center (MICEC) parking lot will be undergoing repair and maintenance work from

Aug. 26 through Aug. 30; the 222-space lot will be receiving a seal coat and refreshed striping. To minimize inconvenience to the public, this project will be completed in three phases, keeping a portion of the lot available for use at all times. However, visitors should be aware that parking will be significantly reduced for the duration of the project.

Plan for parking squeezes around high school in September Upcoming Mercer Island High School events are likely to require parking beyond the capacity of school district parking lots. As a result, on-street parking will be allowed for the duration of the event. On-street parking for these events is allowed under a 2007 agreement between the school district, Boys and Girls Club, and the City of Mercer Island. A maximum of 30 event days per year are allowed. Additions and changes will be posted to the district website on the Mercer Island High School page. To be notified by email of any additions or changes, please register by sending your email address to mihsnewsletter@hotmail.com. If you have any questions, contact Todd Kelsay at (206) 236-3337 or todd.kelsay@ mercerislandschools.org.

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Engineering meets business at UTexas college summer camp By Reporter Staff

More than two dozen high school students learned how to fly right as technology entrepreneurs during a four-week summer camp at The University of Texas at Dallas. Camper and Dallas native and Island resident, Chandler Neames, was CEO of the first-place winner, Aegis Systems. Their quad copter product was designed to assist police and first responders to gather information in potentially Contributed Photo dangerous situations. Students spent a month Team members Matthew Whitby and Islander Chandler assembling and learning to Neames discuss how their team’s ‘quad copter,’ a small operate small, unmanned unmanned aerial vehicle, might be used to assist police and aerial vehicles called quad first responders at the University of Texas at Dallas Science copters, which are remote- and Engineering Education Center Quad Copter Camp. controlled flying robots. “The campers not only companies OnPoynt parents, pitched their ideas built the vehicles from a Unmanned Systems and via multimedia presentakit and learned how to fly Kasling Aircraft Company tions to a panel of “venthem, they also had to come were consultants and helped ture capitalist” judges, who up with a business plan for campers learn to fly the chose to “invest” in the wintheir use,” said Dr. Kenneth quad copters. ning company. Faculty from Berry, assistant director of Quad copters can vary in the business school assisted the Science and Engineering size, but all are lifted and throughout the camp to Education Center (SEEC) at propelled by four symmetri- coach the teams on how to UT Dallas and director of the cally placed make an effective pitch to Un i v e r s it y ’s r o t o r s , potential investors. first Quad which are Neames attends Aviation Copter Camp. similar to High School in Des Moines, The high helicopter Wash., where she will be a school stublades. senior this fall. Her other dents were F r o m objective was to check out divided into their analy- UT Dallas. After visiting five teams. ses, teams campus, she said the univerWith guiddeveloped sity is among her top college ance from UT Chandler Neames r o b o t choices. Dallas faculty Student designs, “UT Dallas has a strong and students, i n clu d i ng engineering program and a each team attaching sensors, cameras really good business school, came up with a company and infrared cameras to and I think it’s good to have name and determined a their vehicles. Campers also that business background problem that its robot programmed the robots, with the engineering. I’m would address. They then and designed and manu- really excited to come here,” conducted market and feafactured custom parts using Neames said. sibility analyses and develcomputer-aided design softWhile Neames attended oped a business plan. ware and a 3D printer. camp, she stayed with famThe Texas Workforce On the last day of the ily friends Linus and Aleta Commission provided a camp, students dressed in Toy, longtime Island resigrant to help support the business attire and, in front dents who recently relocatcamp. Experts in unmanned of an audience of peers and ed to Coppell, Texas. aerial vehicles from area

“I think it’s good to have that business background with the engineering.”

Architect Lee receives Spirit of America Award By Reporter Staff

Mercer Island resident, Jerry Lee, the chairman of MulvannyG2, was awarded the Spirit of America award by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, one of the nation’s oldest civil rights organizations. The award was presented to Lee on Aug. 10 in Oakland, Calif., as part of the Alliance’s 52nd Biennial National Convention. Lee was specifically

honored for being “a committed volunteer, a generous philanthropist, and a community leader who has dedicated his architectural skills and values to the advancement of community goals.” Lee started MulvannyG2’s signature charitable effort, Swing for the Cure, which has raised more than $1 million over 11 years for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Puget Sound, to battle breast cancer. He has also served as a trustee on the Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation Board and as

a member in the hospital’s “Circle of Care.” He serves on the boards of the College Success Foundation, the Martinez Foundation, the Bellevue Arts Museum and the Seattle School District’s “Cities and Schools” and “Seahawks Academy” programs, for at-risk kids. Lee also supports Kin On Community Health Care and Nikkei Concerns, both elderly care facilities serving the Pacific Northwest. He also received the Community Service Award from the Seattle chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 2006.

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Science under the sea Elizabeth Vanderall, a senior at Mercer Island High School, is one of 12 high school students selected to participate in this year’s 2013 Ocean Exploration

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270 degree views on Street! Cul-de-sac, 2 4+ bedrooms and 3+ & Mountain Vistas.

Cindy Verschueren 206-909-4523 www.johnlscott.com/14445

N’End Traditional

$1,449,000

2242 82nd Ave SE. Merging of traditional style, coveted N’end location & compelling views, this 4BR/3BA home has it all! 4,520 sq. ft. w/ Legal ADU, bi-level view deck & pristine backyard…it is the home to buy! Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/40999

Grand MI Waterfront

$3,170,000

Spectacular 1.7 acre waterfront estate. Gracious daylight rambler with view from nearly every room. Street to water. Level lawn of breathtaking scale to water. Large dock w/ covered moorage. Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/15888

Lakeview Luxury OPEN SUN 1-4

$1,860,000

8608 N Mercer Way. Take pleasure in views of the Lake from almost every room in this luxurious 5BD/4.5BA home. Spacious 5190 sq ft on large 24,000 sq ft lot. Biking & walking tails across the street. MOVE IN READY! Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400 www.johnlscott.com/75793

Breathtaking Western View

$1,598,000

New on Market

$1,365,000

8144 West Mercer Way. Gorgeous western view of Lake WA & Olympic Mts! 4BR/425BA, den, wine cellar, family & bonus room. Elevator. Large western view deck w/ hot tub. 4,362 sq. ft. 13,711 sq. ft. lot. Debbie Constantine 206-853-5262 www.johnlscott.com/25786

8434 W. Mercer Way. 4BR/3.5BA NW Contemporary home has 180 degree views of the lake & mtns. Close proximity to the MI Beach Club & surrounded by lush gardens. Newly remodeled, 2 Trex decks, cook’s kitchen & more! www.johnlscott.com/90864

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Amazing Lake View

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508 Lakeside Ave S. E2, Seattle. Lakefront living doesn’t get any closer than this exciting condo w/ all the right spaces. Elevator entry opens into the entire floor living area capturing an amazing lake view. 2009 quality built from inside out. Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.johnlscott.com/27649

West Seattle Townhome $404,950

Stylish West Seattle 3BR/3.5BA end-unit townhome. Enjoy oak hardwoods, open layout & gas fp. Gorgeous kitchen w/ stainless appliances & granite countertops. Sunny balcony, private fenced patio area & one car garage. Walk to everything! Gloria Lee 206-409-7277 www.johnlscott.com/90983

Captivating Luxury

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Waterfront Townhome

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506 Lakeside Ave S. W1, Seattle. This lakeside unit is a quality built waterfront townhome with all the amenities. Roof top deck w/ view of Mt. Rainier as well as beachfront patio/garden to enjoy. Private Garage. Day moorage.

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Stunning Craftsman

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Stunning Craftsman home in the Heart of Greenlake. Perfect condition 3BD/3BA home with great open concept floor plan. Attached 2 car garage & fully fenced patio and yard w/ barbecue. Close to everything! Helen Hitchcock 206-856-7007 www.johnlscott.com/33126

$250,000

14331 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. Cute 2BR home on a level, fenced yard with good light. Dual pane windows in most of the home & newer plumbing. Mature plants provide privacy. Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/76078

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7003 SE 32nd St. Enjoy the lake, city & mountain views from this N-End gem. Great room concept offers many options for living areas & bedrooms. Level fully fenced yard w/ landscaping surrounding entire property. Jean A. Locke 206-898-7899 www.johnlscott.com/68390

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/60442

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Greenwood Home

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7274 W. Mercer Way - Fabulous 4BR/2.5BA home on a wonderful, private, large western facing lot. Completely remodeled in 2003. Gourmet kitchen, new cabinets/appliances, huge deck, true mudroom & much more!

$209,000

Located in the heart of the vibrant U District, this beautifully maintained condo has a walking score of 98. 1 Bedrm & full bath, stainless appliances, granite counter tops, living room w/ city views and W/D in unit. Excellent building features as well. Anni Zilz 206-390-5723 www.johnlscott.com/56998

Mid-Island Home

$749,000

8444 SE 44th St. Large, mostly level MidIsland property. 5BR2.25BA home with great potential. Some Seattle & Olympic Mtn views. Great schools/parks, minutes to local shops & easy access to Seattle & Bellevue. Bring your vision! Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/57946

Ideal Opportunity

$1,187,500

7229 93rd Ave SE. Hard to find level lot on Mercer Island, ready for your vision. 21,011 sq. ft. dividable lot, zoned 9.6. Livable single story 4BR/2BA home sold as is with property. Mark Eskridge 206-251-2760 www.johnlscott.com/13482

New on Market

$569,000

11514 79th Way NE, Kirkland. This is the home you have been waiting all season for & just in time for back to school! Tastefully decorated 4BD/2.5BA home is move-in ready with a spacious kitchen w/ food prep island open to the great room. A MUST SEE! Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.johnlscott.com/75992

Renton Highlands Condo $158,000

1100 Harrington Ave W. #310. This condo is one of the best locations in the building. Top floor unit with view of the park from all windows & deck. Master has walk-in closet. Heated indoor pool, parking & secure access w/ elevator. Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400 www.johnlscott.com/18311

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Islander fathers, sons climb Mt. Baker fundraising for research

Islanders travel to national sprint canoe, kayak championships

By Megan Managan

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Despite wet weather hampering part of the trip, the view cleared on the climb up to the summit of Mount Baker in early August. it’s still 10,700 feet, and it’s a considerable distance.” As part of his culminating project, Peterson wanted to fundraise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s Northwest Chapter, an organization that both he and his dad had personal experience with. Both have ulcerative colitis, and Sam had his lower colon removed several years ago after a long battle with the disease. The CCFA raises money and awareness for both diseases. Once the father and son chose the climb, they asked family friends Steve and Jake Stenberg, and Arthur and David McCray to join them. Arthur McCray and Jake Stenberg are longtime friends of Peterson’s. In getting the pieces together for the climb, the Petersons met with Kelsi

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mize as much as possible. Their sleeping bags roll up and are only about a pound or so. The goal is to have the least amount of mass as you can,” said Peterson. The group caravanned with others on their way to the trailhead on the southern side of the mountain, which travels up the Easton Glacier route. The northern route has been closed off since earlier this year because of a flash flood, which washed out the access road. Once at the trailhead, the team set out on a relatively easy hike to base camp. The route crosses Rocky Creek, where Peterson slipped on a rock, slammed his foot into another rock and dislocated his toe. It seemed like his trip might be over before it began. “I hobbled across the rest of the river, and my dad, who is an orthopedic surgeon, takes off my shoe and sock and noticed that my toe doesn’t quite look right, and the top is bent at a 45-degree angle,” he said. “I’d like to say I didn’t cry and there wasn’t any yelling involved, but he managed to pop it back in after three tries. I thought there was no way I was going to make the rest of the hike, and I’d spent all this time raising the money.” After the pause to fix his toe, and now wearing his glacier boots, which acted as a splint for his foot, Peterson and the group made it to base camp. That was when Mother Nature decided to remind the team who was in charge. “We were settling in for the night; after what tasted like a fantastic dinner of

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By Megan Managan

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Three Mercer Island residents recently traveled to Oklahoma City for the kayak and canoe Sprint National championships. Michael Weyna, Natasha Dietz and Bee Dietz all competed and earned medals at the event. Weyna competes for the Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club, while Natasha and her grandmother, Bee, paddle for Cascade Canoe and Kayak Center in Renton. Natasha, 16, has been paddling with the club for several years, and as someone who would drive her to practice in Renton, Bee decided to give it a try. The 76-year-old has rheumatoid arthritis and has always been active in a variety of sports, but it was her first time paddling. She started attending practices and joined the team last year, going up to four times a week learning how to row and handle the boats. “My first race was a local race,” she said. “I was perfectly happy just to finish.” She said she’s philosophical about competing, and learning the technique has been difficult, but the activity has made a big difference in her arthritis, helping her feel better. The national competition is a four-day event, with the last day reserved

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for masters competitions, which Dietz races in. Anyone over 30 falls into the masters level. Teams from around the country gathered for the event, but a big storm on the night of the first day wrecked the course, forcing races to be reset at only 200 meters, instead of the traditional 1,000 or 500-meter lengths. Dietz competed in eight events, the max at the competition. She earned six medals, including a gold in the K2 mixed race. “It’s really delightful,” she said. “After my first race, it was my dream to go to nationals with my granddaughter. I would have been thrilled with just one medal, let alone six.” Natasha Dietz left the competition with three medals, all bronze. Dietz said she plans on continuing to paddle, working on her goal of getting into small, faster boats as she learn the techniques better. There will be a few more competitions this fall for the team, her last of the year before it gets too cold for her to compete. The Cascade team is coached by Dan Henderson, a former US National Team member and national team coach. To learn more about the Cascade team, visit www. canoe-kayak.com.

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Messling, at the CCFA Northwest chapter, to learn how to set up the fundraiser, which turned out to be much easier than Peterson thought. The families sent out email blasts, sharing their story about the climb, and efforts to raise money. Peterson said the next step for the group was training. Though not as daunting of a mission as climbing Mt. Rainier, climbing Mt. Baker still requires climbers to be in good shape and able to carry packs up to 60 pounds. “I ended up climbing Mt. Si a couple of times and doing a lot of running because I already do cross country at the high school, so I was already training for that. It’s a little different than Mt. Rainier because you don’t have to be worried about altitude sickness so much because you get that at 11,000 feet. We also weren’t going to be at freezing level, which is about 13,000 right now — essentially it’s a long hike in the snow. It’s nothing crazy when you think about ice climbing or scaling. It’s pretty simple. It’s a lot of training with getting heavier and heavier packs. We were going to have to carry about 60-pound packs, hauling the gear up to base camp,” said the teenager. On Friday, Aug. 9, the team headed out for the Ranger Station in Sedro Woolley, where they met their guides and re-packed for the trip. “The first thing you do is explode your pack, which means you take it all out and spread it out in the parking lot. You have to make sure you have all the right gear and that it’s the right size. You can’t have too much weight — the goal is to mini-

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Members of the Cascade Canoe and Kayak Center at the Sprint National Championships in Oklahoma in August. Bee Dietz, center bottom row, and her granddaughter, Natasha Dietz, both row with the club.

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Standing at 10,781 feet, at the summit of Mount Baker, Sam Peterson and his father, Charlie, had reached their goal. Upon getting back down the mountain, the duo realized they’d far surpassed their second goal of the trip — fundraising. As an active family, it only made sense to the Petersons when they started brainstorming for soon-to-be senior Sam’s culminating project that they climb a mountain. The Islanders, along with two other fatherson teams, successfully climbed Mount Baker in early August. “The reason we chose the climb, we’d been thinking about doing some sort of silent auction, and other ideas, but we wanted to do the climb because it felt unique,” said Sam Peterson. “I’ve been begging my dad for a long time to climb Mt. Rainier. When my dad was 15, he went with my grandpa and their church group, so he wanted me to have the same experience. Unfortunately, Mt. Rainier books up really fast, so when we were looking at trips, Mt. Baker was the only one. It isn’t bad because

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Mercer Island softball players help team to third place at tournament By Reporter Staff

Two Mercer Island softball players recently helped their team to a third-place finish at a national tournament in

Park City, Utah. Makenna Pellerin and Claire McCarthy play on the 18Gold Mosquito Squad. The team, based out of Federal Way, played

in the Triple Crown Western World Series. They finished in third place in the gold division with a 7-3 record. Pellerin finished the tournament with a .607 batting average, while McCarthy, who attends Holy Names but lives on Mercer Island, finished

with a .453 average. McCarthy plays catcher, while Pellerin played shortstop for the team. Both played on the Mercer Island Little League team, which played in the Juniors World Series softball tournament in Kirkland in 2010.

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Escape the Rock triathlon on Mercer Island set for Sept. 8 By Megan Managan

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The 17th annual Seattle Escape the Rock triathlon will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8, on Mercer Island. The race will take place at Luther Burbank Park on the Island, starting at 8 a.m. with the half-mile swim in Lake Washington. Racers will then take off on an 8.5mile bike ride that crosses the I-90 express lanes, before finishing with a 2.5-mile run through the streets of the Island. “The name EnviroSports means that we’re all about putting on events in the most

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Mercer Island softball players Makenna Pellerin and Claire McCarthy helped their softball team to a third-place finish at a tournament in Park City, Utah.

Climbers | FROM 14 macaroni and sausage, the clouds open up,” said Peterson. “I heard we had thunderstorms here that weekend, but it’s always more interesting when you’re up closer to the thunder and lightening. We weren’t at the highest point, so we weren’t worried about getting hit by lightning, but it’s so bright and so loud that it wakes you up. It sent bright orange glows through the tent, and it’s very loud.” By the morning the storm had blow away, leaving behind sunshine just in time for the group to learn about safety on the mountain. “We learned how to walk in glacier boots, with the ice axe and the crampons, and how to travel as a team on a rope,” he said. “The best part of learning about all this stuff was self-arresting, which is basically if you’re sliding down the mountain, you have to arrest yourself because otherwise you pull the whole team down and you’re in a crevasse and you’re done. We had a little slope where we practiced — it’s a lot of fun because it’s like a giant slip and slide.

group they would wait it out, hoping for a sustained break in the weather by 9 Being all 17-year-old guys, a.m., or they would have to it was a lot of fun. Our dads’ cancel. “At about 8 a.m. or so shoulders and backs didn’t seem to like it — they went the sun started to come out. for the minimum and we The guides got us suited up as fast as possible. You just did the maximum.” Once again the sun dur- want to get up the mouning the day was followed by tain,” he said. “We started a massive round of thun- hiking at about 8:30 a.m. and to our credit we were actuald e r s t or ms , ly incredibly which this speedy and time threatwe made it ened their up to the top attempt at in about four the summit. and a half “It was bad hours. They because on had expectsummit day, ed about six you usually hours.” try to wake “It’s interup around 3 esting when a.m. because you get up you want to get up and Kelsi Messling to the top. down the CCFA Northwest Chapter Mt. Baker is a volcano, mountain so there is a before any crevasses get soft,” he said. crater at the top and a vent At 7 a.m. the group finally where [there is] this fantalked with the guides, try- tastic smelling sulfur gas, ing to figure out what to do. which is just terrible. It just Though it was only rain- does not smell good at all,” ing, that presents problems said Peterson. “It’s very hard if there are high winds at to explain how good it feels the top of the mountain, to get to the top when you because of the risk of hypo- were sitting through a thunthermia. The guides told the derstorm and it was nice to

“A large part of this success is due to their willingness to share their stories with friends and family and ask for support.”

be able to summit and keep everyone safe. We really accomplished the mission, signed the register.” Donations are still being taken, but so far the Petersons have raised just over $12,000. Initially, the goal was $5,000, realistically expecting around $2,500. “It was easy to fundraise because most people already knew about what I’d been going through. It wasn’t overly difficult fundraising — I would determine the whole thing a success,” said Peterson. Messling said the pair far exceeded the goal because of their willingness to share their story. “Through sheer determination and commitment, they accomplished both and have raised over $13,000, which far exceeds their initial fundraising goals,” she said. “A large part of this success is due to their willingness to share their stories with friends and family and ask for support. Sam and Charlie have an incredible network of supporters, and that is really reflected in what they were able to accomplish.” To learn more, visit www. ccfa.org.

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beautiful locations imaginable,” said David Horning, the EnviroSports race producer. “The draw of Mercer Island, the I-90 floating bridge, and the beauty of the surrounding area are just too great for us to ignore.” This year the Mercer Island High School swim team will be on hand volunteering at the event, and at the athlete checkin on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. To learn more about participating in the race, visit http://envirosports. com.

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Historic estate is former home of Roosevelt’s daughter Property was outpost of Firland sanatorium By Rebecca Mar

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President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s grandchildren once played on the lawn and splashed in the water at the white house on the sprawling estate at the end of a narrow, private lane on the northeastern tip of Mercer Island. The president himself slept in the house. It was a different era then — those were the last days of the Great Depression, and then the early years of World War II. Roosevelt’s daughter, Anna Boettiger, who was born in 1906, lived in the 97th Avenue home with her husband, John; two children from a previous marriage, Anna and Curtis; and later the couple’s new baby, John Jr. Many years later, Anna’s older brother, Elliott, resided in Bellevue. Neighbors’ children played with Anna’s boy, but didn’t know until later on that he was the president’s grandson. Boettiger’s husband, John, was the publisher of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer from 1936 through 1943. The family had a home in Seattle’s Lawtonwood neighborhood, where they were pictured in 1937 in a portrait that is now part of the Museum of History and Industry

archives. They then resided at the Mercer Island estate, and an old, undated picture of the house has a note that says, “Franklin’s summer home.” Boettiger and her children left the estate in the spring of 1944, moving into the White House to be her father’s hostess and speechwriter. Her husband had enlisted in the army. After the war, the couple moved to Phoenix, Ariz., but divorced soon thereafter. The house is now gray with white trim, and one of its rooms continues to be known as the “President Roosevelt room,” where the president and first lady, Eleanor, stayed while visiting their daughter. A new generation of children now plays on the lawn and explores the house. Mick and Marnie Schreck are the third couple to raise a family in the home after the president’s daughter moved out. Last week the Schrecks’ daughter and granddaughter, Kelly and Julia Panelli, hosted the first Camp Delano at the house, for the children of friends and relatives, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Julia will be entering Holy Names Academy as a freshman this fall. A weeklong camp on Vashon Island attended by the Schrecks’ grandchildren became the inspiration for Camp Delano, which filled up with a total of 15 kids within 24 hours of being announced. The Schrecks have occupied the home for 32 years.

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President Franklin Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor, visited their daughter’s family at this 97th Avenue estate during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Below, left, a star-spangled bench is an inviting place to sit on the way to the front door. When they first moved in, their four children — one daughter and three sons — were all younger than 13. Now, the couple has 11 grandchildren ranging from 8 months to 17 years. The couple lived in three homes on Mercer Island before their current residence. “As time wears on, you really realize what a historic home this is,” Marnie said. Mick, who grew up in Eastern Washington, married Marnie in 1966. He is now retired from a career with Coldwell Banker commercial real estate. The couple is nearing their 50th wedding anniversary. They contemplated moving out three years ago, but have decided to stay longterm. “I want more grandkids running around here,”

Mick and Marnie Schreck’s grandchildren wave flags on the deck of the historic home. Marnie said. The family and their historic home were featured in a Mercer Island Reporter article in October of 1984. The article was written by Laurie

McHale, the mother of actor Joel McHale. The home was built in the early 1900s in an old apple orchard, according to the article. The exact date

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gardeners. www.mifarmersmarket.org.

Mercer Island School District listening session:

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7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 28, North Campus Gym. Learn about elementary school No. 4 and the high school expansion.

Sunday | Sept. 1 Mercer Island Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept.

1, Mercerdale Park, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Music: Troupeau Acadien. Twin fiddlin’ and honky tonkin’ Cajun dance hall music — “allons danser.” Washington grown fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, farmstead cheese and dairy. Features kids’ handson activities and master

Probus Club of Mercer Island Meeting: 10:30

a.m., Sept. 4, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Probus member, Werner Glass, will describe his adventurous years, “Growing Up In Shanghai: 1933-1947.” The public is welcome.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2013 | PAGE 17 Moss, P.S. a firm of certified public accountants and valuation analysts. MIVAL General Meeting: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 5, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Socializing starts at 11:30 a.m. Followed by general meeting and demonstration by Kathy Collins, a watercolorist: www.kathycollinswatercolors.com.

Events | Upcoming

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Seattle Escape From The Rock Triathlon: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Mercer Island Kiwanis Luncheon: 12 p.m., Sept. 5,

Sept. 8, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. I-90 express lanes will be shut down to give athletes

2430 76th Ave. S.E. Guest speaker: William A. Hanlin, Jr., founder of the Hanlin

Library 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/ MercerIsland Friends of the Mercer Island Library Silent Book Auction: Sept. 4-23, during

the unique chance to bike across the floating bridge. This sprint event features a half-mile swim, 12-mile bike and 2.5-mile run. Limited to 800 participants’ registration required. www.envirosports.com. 9/11 Heroes Run: 8 a.m., Sept. 14, Luther Burbank Park,

library open hours. Bid on a select offering of special books. Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 7 p.m., Sept. 10.

Assistance: 3, 3:30, 4, 4:30 p.m., with a KCLS volunteer instructor. Registration required. Teens

Bring your eReader, tablet, phone. Computer Classes: Sept. 11. Microsoft Excel Level 3: 1 p.m. One-on-One

Study Zone: 4 p.m., Sept. 10-24 (Tuesdays). Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

2040 84th Ave. S.E. This run unites communities internationally with the goal never to forget the sacrifices of the heroes of Sept. 11 and in the wars since: veteran, first responder, civilian, military. 5k plus 1 mile fun run/walk welcomes runners and walkers of all levels/ages. Events take place all over the world,

on or near Sept. 11. www. travismanion.org.

Events | Ongoing “Return to the Island” at MIVAL Gallery: Sept. 5-29,

2836 78th Ave. S.E. Opening Night reception: 5-8 p.m., Sept. 12.

ESTATE | FROM 16 the Firland tuberculosis sanatorium used the property as an outpost. Small white cottages that once housed patients were added onto the home. The home was reconstructed in 1935, and original framed blueprints decorate one wall. The house and property are now a blend of the old and the new. There are still knotty pine paneled walls. The upstairs hasn’t changed, Marnie said. The maids’ quarters have been converted into an office, and the old sewing room is now the laundry room. A garage and large deck have been added. The guard house that once served as a post for Secret Service agents is no longer standing, having been taken down due to dry rot. When the couple bought the house, they subdivided

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Anna Boettiger, center, poses with her husband, John Boettiger; mother, Eleanor Roosevelt; and son, John Jr., in 1942. the four-acre property in order to be able to afford it. A white picket fence now encircles a house between the Schrecks’ home and the waterfront where there was once an expansive lawn all the way down to the shore. Waterfront access at the base of a narrow strip of lawn remains, and the Schrecks share the waterfront with their neighbors to the south. The dock, boathouse and

pumphouse are original, and the couple’s daughter, Kelly Panelli, remembers a high platform and ladder for jumping into the water. “It’s been fun — a really great house to grow up in,” said Panelli, a South end resident. Framed photos of Pope John Paul II in private audience with the Schreck family decorate one wall of the “president’s room.” The

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A new mantel stands where FDR and his grandson were once photographed in the living room. Below (contributed), the house as it looked in 1943 while occupied by Anna Roosevelt Boettiger. family’s Catholic faith is evident by the many crucifixes throughout their home. Mick and Marnie are longtime members of St. Monica Parish.

The house is full of memories — the place of gatherings for graduations, marriages,

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Antiques & Collectibles

Appliances

Beauty & Health

Used beige apar tment size refrigerators, $95125. Manufactured 1998-2005. Also many other building materials. www.seconduse.com or 206-763-6929.

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Heavy duty washer & dryer, deluxe, large cap. w/normal, perm-press & gentle cycles.

* Under Warranty! *

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Balance left owing $272 or make payments of $25. Call credit dept.

for the Museum Collection Antique Auction! Tuesday, Sept 3rd 6pm. Doors open 10am. Hamiltons Auction 505 Puyallup Ave. Tacoma, Wa. 98421

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Custom deluxe 22 cu. ft. side-by-side, ice & water disp., color panels available

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Appliances

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AMANA RANGE

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2 CEMETERY LOTS directly beneath a large Oak Tree in the “Garden of Light” section at the Bonney-Watson Memorial Park conveniently located off International Blvd in SeaTac. BWMP is currently selling these lots for $3,795 each. We will sell ours for $3,595 each & pay the $195 transfer fee. Please leave message 253-8639168.

Building Materials & Supplies

Deluxe front loading washer & dryer. Energy efficient, 8 cycles. Like new condition

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Over $1,200 new, now only $578 or make payments of $25 per month

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2SIDE BY SIDE Burial Sites in beautiful Sunset Hills. Sold out area in desirable Garden of Gethsemane, available by p r i va t e s a l e o n l y. $10,000 each or both for $18,000. Seller will pay transfer fee. 206-7159136. 2 SIDE BY Side Plots in the beautiful EvergreenWashelli Cemeter y in Seattle / Northgate area. Section 23, Lot 209. Easy access. Retail value: $5,750 each. Will s e l l b o t h fo r $ 7 , 5 0 0 . Owner pays transfer fee. Call 425-391-3604 before 10am or after 5pm.

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Electronics

Farm Fencing & Equipment

BEAUTIFUL SETTING overlooking Seattle at Sunset Hills Memorial Cemeter y in Bellevue. Olympic View Urn Garden, Lot 2026, Space #18. Includes: Plot, Marble Marker and Installation for only $4,000. Valued at $6,047 per Cemetery. Call 425-2929431 or email janet.sliger@comcast.net C E M E T E RY P L OT S Greenwood Cemetery in Renton Highlands. View of Jimi Hendrix resting place. Double stacked plot includes headstone, deluxe vase, 2 cement boxes and opening and closing of grave for two p e o p l e . Va l u e d a t $ 1 4 , 6 0 0 . W i l l s e l l fo r Best REASONABLE Offer! 425-255-2154 FLORAL HILLS, 1 plot, double interment in Evergreen Garden. $5,000. 360-653-1033 or 360658-7018 FOR SALE: Three cemetery plots in the beautiful Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Cemetery. Located in the Garden of Communion, Lot C, Section 15, Block 78, Plots C2, C3 and C4 are o n a we l l - m a i n t a i n e d grassy slope with nearby trees. Current value of the 3 plots is $12,000.00. Asking $4,500.00. Price includes transfer fee of $195.00. Contact by email, debbielindberg@comcast.net or by phone, 425-255-4962 LAKE VIEW, prestigious, historical & well maintained cemetery on Capitol Hill, Seattle. Private Party wishes to sell lot #659 $7,500 OBO DJBS6372@comcast.net

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SUNSET HILLS Memorial Cemetery in Bellevue. Selling 2 Side by Side Plots in the Sold Out, Prestigious Location of the Garden of Gethsemane. Block 121, Spaces 5 & 6. Each valued at $26,500. New, Reduced Price! $13,000 each or $25,000 for the pair. Call 360-474-9953 or 360631-4425

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2 LAMPS. Gray Ceramic $18. Call 360-519-7722. Port Orchard. FOR SALE. 30 pieces of Rhinestone jewelry, all $50. 32”x80” metal exterior door new $75. Call 360-871-0190. FOR SALE. Stoneware dishes $40. Stearns Type 111 personal flotation device (jacket) ladies medium (40-42) $40. Singer buttonhole attachment $10. 6 qt Mirro pressure cooker $ 1 0 . C a s h o n l y. 3 6 0 692-6295 Kitsap. Lawnmower, $50. 360698-1547 Kitsap LEATHER COAT. NICE lightweight, $140 Perfect for fall. Excellent! Ladies calf length, size 9, black $140. Call after noon 425-885-9806 or 260-8535. NINTENDO Wii: Controller, console, games, fitness board & accessories. Excellent condition. $85. Kirkland 425-8228528

We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations: • King County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Okanogan County • Pierce County • Island County • San Juan County • Snohomish County • Whatcom County Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We offer a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.

Accepting resumes at: hreast@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: 19426 68th Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

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Current Employment Opportunities at www.soundpublishing.com SALES CONSULTANT Tired of working nights or weekends? Looking for an exciting career in Sales? Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Advertising Sales Consultant with the Bellevue Reporter. The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and have excellent communications skills; must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income with new prospective clients. Sales experience necessary; Print media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient with data processing and spreadsheets as well as utilizing the Internet. Position requires use of personal cell phone and vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. Compensation includes salary plus commission and we offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K retirement plan. If you’re interested in joining our team and working for the leading independent newspaper publisher in Washington State, then we want to hear from you! Email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@soundpublishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/BLVU

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Flea Market

Mail Order

Miscellaneous

Cats

LEATHER COAT. NICE lightweight, Perfect for fall. Excellent! Ladies calf length, size 9, black $140. Call after noon 425-885-9806 or 2608535. LITTLE TYKES Tur tle S a n d b o x o r To d d l e r Wading Pool, With Cover, Like New, $35. Little Ty k e s To y C h e s t o r Deck Box: 75” long by 23” wide by 20” high. Po l y p r o py l e n e, W h i t e Toy C h e s t w i t h B l u e Cover, Clean and in Excellent Condition, $45. 425-392-7809. OSTERIZER BLENDER and Ice Crusher, $35 for set. Stereo speakers, $40. Ladies Suede Jacket, Size: Small, Color: Plum, $20. Microwave $40. 425-885-9806 or 260-8535. Call after noon. OSTERIZER BLENDER and Ice Crusher, $35 for set. Stereo speakers, $40. Ladies Suede Jacket, Size: Small, Color: Plum, $20. Microwave $40. 425-885-9806 or 260-8535. Call after noon. RV BIKE RACK fits on ladder, holds 2 bikes, $20. 360-830-5979 SET OF MERLIN Irons #5 - PW. Oversized with graphite shafts, made in Palm Deser t, CA. $30. 360-830-5979. SOYQUICK: Automatic soy milk maker $25 obo. Call 360-519-7722. Port Orchard. YARD ART: 12’ Sailboat, good for landscaping or child’s sandbox, $50. 12’ Fiberglass boat, $50. 360-871-0190.

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Nearly Antique Dining Table & Matching sideboard, Walnut, 2 Leaves, Pads, 5 Chairs, Seats 10. Vintage Sofa & W i n g c h a i r. 2 S e a t Walnut Rocker. 2 Like New White Wingchairs. Circa 1920-1970 Handmade USA Quilts. Other Vintage Items; Decanters, Cr ystal, China, G l a s sw a r e s . A n t i q u e Photos & Standing Album. 425-881-3904

Kittens $50 Cute & Cuddly Call for Details. 425231-0166. Find your perfect pet in the Classiﬁeds. www.nw-ads.com

Medical Equipment

Burgandy Nova Folding Walker w/Seat & Brakes Lightweight $60. 425354-0960 Miscellaneous

ADOPTION- A loving alternative to unplanned pregnancy. You chose the family for your child. Receive pictures/info of waiting/approved couples. Living expense assistance. 1-866-2367638 Food & CASH FOR ANY CAR! Farmer’s Market Running or Not! Don’t 100% Guaranteed Oma- trade in or junk your car ha Steaks - SAVE 69% before calling us! Instant on The Grilling Collec- Offer! 1-800-541-8433 tion. N O W O N LY $49.99 Plus 2 FREE Dave’s List Of GIFTS & r ight-to-theStuff For Sale door deliver y in a reusable cooler, ORDER Subwoofer box with 2 Today. 1- 888-697-3965 10” speakers $85. Use Code:45102ETA or Igloo style Dog House w w w . O m a h a S - $20. teaks.com/offergc05 2 Xport universal bike mounts $20. Home Furnishings Trailer hitch ball mount 1+7/8” ball incl $25. Poulsbo, Kitsap county

360-434-3296 I Buy Ugly and Old Houses! Grant (206)486-6344

ANTIQUE FURNITURE Unique pieces in excellent condition!! 1) Pine Cabinet / Hutch approximately 1860s, original hardware $350. 2) Beautifully Finished Round Oak Clawfoot Table with 4 Pressback Oak Chairs C h a i r s $ 4 0 0 / Ta b l e $500 Set $750. 3) Italian B u r l Wa l nu t C u r ve d Front Buffet with Glass Fronted China Cabinet on Top. Great for small spaces. At $500 a real steal! 4) Not an antique but old. Designer Chand e l i e r. M e t a l . S i l k Shades. $14. Can be seen in the evenings after 6 p.m. (in Winslow WA). Reasonable offers will be considered. 206552-3717.

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NEARLY ANTIQUE Dining Table & Matching s i d e b o a r d , Wa l nu t , 2 Leaves, Pads, 5 Chairs, Seats 10. Vintage Sofa & W i n g c h a i r. 2 S e a t Walnut Rocker. 2 Like New White Wingchairs. Circa 1920-1970 Handmade USA Quilts. Other Vintage Items; Decanters, Cr ystal, China, G l a s sw a r e s . A n t i q u e Photos & Standing Album. 425-881-3904 Spas/Hot Tubs Supplies

L OW E S T P R I C E S o n quality hot tubs! New hot tubs starting @ $2995, spa covers from $299. Saunas as low as $2195! Filters & parts, pool & spa chemicals. Service & repair. Financing available, OAC. Hrs: 10-6 Mon.-Sat.. SpaCo 18109 Hwy 9 SE, Snohomish, (5 minutes Nor th of Woodinville) 425-485-1314 spacoofsnohomish.com

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Dogs

AKC DOBERMANS. Champions Sherluck, Cactus Cash, Kimbertal, G l a d i a t o r bl o o d l i n e s. Vaccinations, wormed, dews, tails done. Healthy, family raised $950 253-405-9106

Dogs

AKC GREAT Dane Pups 10% activeduty military discount 503-410-4335 D r eye r s d a n e s n ow i n Goldendale WA. 5 new litters! Guarantee healthly males & females. European blood line, these pups are a larger, stockier breed. Beautiful coats Blues, Harlequin, Black, Mantles & Merle. Super sweet. Loveable, gentle intelligent giants! $700 and up. www.dreyersdanes.com

AKC Poodle Puppies 4 Teacup Females 2 Brindle 1 Black/White 1 Brown/White. 1 Tiny Teacup Femaile Black/White 2-2.5lbs at maturity. 1 Teacup Brown/White Male. 1 5mo old Teacup Female Buff/White. 1 Toy Chocolate Male. Little Bundles of Love and Kisses. Res e r ve yo u r p u f f o f love. 360-249-3612

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Dogs

DACHSHUND PUPPIES. Mini. Blk/tan, red, dapple, brindle. Family raised, first shots & vet checked. $250 - $300 253-653-8346

RARE Cockapoo Breeding, Mom Standard Poodle / Dad Cocker Spaniel. Intelligent, hypoallergenic, and a loyal companion . $800 Call Paul at (360) 853-3455

German Malinois Puppies. Pure bred females, 3 Sable/black mask. Both parents International Champions and hips are OFA good. Family pets combining protection, trainability and intell i g e n c e . D e wormed/shots. Deposits accepted now, $800 Csinclair52@aol.com & http://alphahaus. tripod.com 360-275-2433

Harris Scorpion Spray. Indoor/Outdoor. Odorless, Non-Staining, Long Lasting. Kills Socrpions and other insects. Effective results begin after the spray dries! Available at Ace Hardware, The Home Depot or Homedepot.com

Puppies taking deposits now for First of September pick up. Will be up to date on shots, worming and vet health check. One year health garuntee. Microchipped also! Email for pictures to: bbluemtbulldog@aol.com Call for information 509521-2710 Tri-Cities, WA.

Litter Announcement AKC Registered German W i r e h a i r Po i n t e r s. Welped July 16th. Bold wa t e r fo u l r e t r i eve r s, stylish upland pointers. 40 AKC champions in 5 generations. Taking deposits on 3 males and 3 females. Accept Credit Cards. Call George S H E T L A N D 360-981-3828, ggarten @embarqmail.com

Wanted/Trade

CASH FOR CARS. Any make, model and year! Free pick-up or tow. Call us at 1-800-318-9942 and get an offer TODAY! CASH for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Friendly Service, BEST p r i c e s a n d 2 4 h r p ay ment! Call today 1- 877588 8500 or visit www.TestStripSearch.com Espanol 888-440-4001 *OLD ROLEX & PATEK PHILIPPE Watches wanted!** Daytona, Sub Mariner, etc. TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440

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AKC German Shepherd Puppies!! Excellent Schutzhund pedigrees. Tracking, obedience and protection. Champions Bloodlines. Social with loving playful temperaments! 5 boys & 3 girls. Shots, wor med, vet checked. Health guarantee. Puppy book inc l u d e s i n fo o n l i n e s, health & more! 2 Black B i ’s $ 1 , 2 0 0 e a c h . Black/tan/sable $900. Call Jodi 360-761-7273.

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Cats

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1986 FORD F800 Flatbed Truck. $3,400. Detroit Diesel 8.2L runs excellent, 1 rebuild, 342,000 miles, 26,000# Gross, Allison automatic transmission, 18’ bed in excellent condition, air brakes, dual diesel tanks, tires 75%, Pintle hinge, Glad hand air to rear, Ratchet straps with straps. Call Tina at 253709-7519 or email tina@arrowlumber.com

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S e a t t l e - S ewa r d Pa r k , Japanese art, Asian pottery, retro hutch, minimalist table & 4 chairs, 1 9 3 0 ’s 1 s t H a w a i i a n Conservatory guitar, boy scout memoriabilia, Red Wing crocks, unusual desk, leather sofa, earthtone sofa, small tables, twin beds, kimonos, White sewing machine, computer desk, piano stool, dressers, 9” radial arm saw, window teratments, lighting, glassware, costume jewelry, china, Japanese dishes, Japanese dolls, figures, signed Sonics posters, misc., 6969 Seward Park Pl, Fri-Sun (Aug 30 - Sep 1), 11-4, cash only

Vehicles Wanted

CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Tr u c k T O D AY. F r e e Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 Got junk cars? Get $ PA I D T O D AY. F R E E towing. Licensed towers. $1,000 FREE gift vouchers! ALL Makes-ALL Models! Call today 1888-870-0422

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pets/animals

AKC registered. Born on the 4th of July! Ready to choose their new, loving owners. All puppies are up to date on vaccinations, wor ming, dew claws removed and tails docked. They are well socialized, family raised, loving and very intelligent. Mother and father have had eyes, hips and elbows cer tified. Australian Shepherds make wonderful family pets, far m dogs, do well in agility and show. They l ove t o exe r c i s e a n d make great running companions too. Sire is Silver GCH Blue Isle’s Bourree or better known as “Jr” in the show w o r l d . Tr i a n d B l u e Merle colors to choose from. Contact Kim at 425-241-1011 for appointment to view. Located in Kirkland, Washington. $1,000.00

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$184,900

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Views & Privacy $749,000

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Charming Lake Union Floating Home on the desirable log foundation co-op dock. Nice position on the dock of the most adorable community on Lake Union. 1BR/1BA #478218 Doug Shih 206-230-5364

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Great duplex investment opportunity. Close to downtown shops and busline. Both units have 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. #236629 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeff Costello 206-595-5709

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Unique mansion on 8 acres with 500 feet of prime waterfront. Old world charm, dramatic views. One of a kind opportunity! #525084 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

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$398,000

Partial lk view lot, small subdivision 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Backs to conservancy Tract. Road, utilities in along paved access. Cleared for viewing! #83516 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

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$500,000

$500,000 Edgewood Comm

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Beautiful view property near Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park on top of Cougar Mountain. Enter via a private drive to an enclave of 6 estate properties. #474086 Pamela Hughes 425-260-5662

With over 21,000sf in a beautiful setting & multi million $$$ nbrhd, you can build your dream! Only one lot from water. Sited for main floor master BR. #455555 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

South Mercer Island westside view residential building site in area of other newer homes. Opportunity for creating a homes of your choice. Utilities available. #482387 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

2.9 acres in Edgewood on Meridian Ave. Ready for development. #446147 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

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Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home. Located down a private lane on the west side with possible lake views! Bring your builder and architect! #404816 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

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$1,169,000

West side w/ Lake, Olympics, Dntwn Seattle vws. Great rm living, new kitchen & bathrooms! Level yard w/ sunny garden areas, stone patio & brick fire pit! #529811 Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359

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$669,000

West Mercer

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MI Estates

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$1,450,000

Sophisticated 2BR/2BA view condo near downtown MI. Fea kit/eating space, living/dining rm, lg utility. Pvt elevator, secured parking - only two units on this floor! #525929 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

Immaculate 4BR traditional in the Mercer Island Estates. Great spaces, kitchen addition, and nice updates throughout. Gorgeous landscaping & level yard. #527145 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Buy or Lease!

$1,298,000

You can buy this view hm today or lease until Spring ($4,650/month)! 4,500+sf, sunny, flat yd. Wrap around decks, N’end location. Remodeled to perfection! #473915 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

Huge 28,545sf lot, move right in or build your dream home! This charming rambler is filled with light from the multiple skylights & lg, Western facing windows. #506162 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093

North-end, Westside View 1925 Craftsman, charming, refreshed spaces await your vision. Dr. Bickford’s former home & office sited on large lot, circle drive #517868 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

South End

$1,399,999

Amazing opportunity to live in very desirable S. end neighborhood. Newly built in 2007, this 5BR/4BA, 3 car garage, light-filled home welcomes you! #490989 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077

$758,000

Classic 3BR/2BA w/lovely gardens & partial city, lake & mtn view. Solid & well maintained. Flat lot, western exposure. North End. Easy I-90 access. #524014 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Wonderful community called Appleton and shared waterfront. This 5 bedroom 3.25 home has hdwd flrs, open beam ceilings, fam rm, guest suite, gourmet kitchen. #519829 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

City, Lake & mtn views, completely renovated 2005, 2 master stes, formal liv & din+fam rm in kitchen + rec rm bsmtclose to Lid Park & town center- on 66th #483416 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

NORTH END VIEW $798,000

2704SF, 3BR/2.5BA European Townhouse Style Condo w/Master Suite, Courtyard, 2 Decks, 2 Fplcs, Marble Floors, Granite Counters & Stainless Appliances 3 Prkg Spcs. #491241 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

Shared Wtft

$1,150,000

Westside 50 feet with dock, moorage & permitted boatlift, view protection +.5 acre lot, 3BR/2.5BA, loft, den, master on main, great rm+rec rm & upside+ #505591 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

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$1,498,000

Escape to your East Mercer Retreat! Grand traditional w/ Country Charm.7 bedroom w/2 master suites (one on the main level) 2 full kitchens. Flat play yard too! #524232 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411

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$2,198,000

Enjoy the best of both worlds-180 degree view, 50’ of wft/pvt dock. Artistic 4BR/2.5BA home. Open plan incl living/ dining, eat-in kit, den, rec rm, studio/ ADU. #519776 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

Westside Resort $2,200,000

Private 74+/- ft waterfront+dock-Mstr BR on main flr+den+lwr level rec rm+3 bdrms-priced at land value, but so livable as is! #473532 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270 Suzanne Lane 206-419-6387

Cape Cod Estate $2,900,000

Extraordinary property-Acre+ of formal gardens, exquisite renovation of interior, 5BR/4.5BA, main master+formal rooms+fam rm+rec rm, outdoor rm+poolgorgeous! #391328 Laura Reymore 206-949-3270

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Magnificent northend: 90 feet pvt wtft & dock, level yard; great rm & main floor master-5+BR, 5.5BA, new exterior, roof, baths & much more! #496920

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