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Playground ribbon cutting The community is welcome to join Parks and Recreation in celebrating the completion of the new playground at a ribbon cutting ceremony, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Luther Burbank Park playground at 2040 84th Ave. S.E.
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The Arts Council is accepting “Applications to Exhibit” for the 2014 Gallery year. For information and to apply, go to www.mercergov. org/gallery. The application deadline is Oct. 25, 2013.
Friendship Circle walk is Oct. 13
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The huge colorful dahlias in the community pea patch garden on the north end of the Island, above Luther Burbank Park, serve as a sign of the coming season.
The Walk With Friendship, to increase awareness for special needs children, is from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 13, at Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. After the walk, celebrate in the park with a free event open to the public. For more, go to www. walkwithfriendship.com or see more on page 18.
Volunteers drive thrift store profit
MI Parent Edge event is Oct. 15 Science writer Annie Murphy Paul will speak about her coming book, “Brilliant - The New Science of Smart,” about new research on learning that can help everyone expand their intelligence. The event is set for 7 p.m., Oct. 15, at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is free for Mercer Island PTA members, and $10 for nonmembers. Contact Susan Gibbons at (206) 940-3398.
Fewer volunteers, students bring down store revenues this summer By Mary L. Grady
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The Mercer Island Thrift Shop makes money because it relies on volunteers to do everything from sorting donations to stocking shelves and more. But over the last few months, some volunteers have left, and the store has suffered. The implications of the trend are serious as the city begins plans to sell bonds to expand the Thrift Shop. City Finance Director Chip
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Corder noted that the impact of the decline in sales, of course, is what will happen to plans to expand the shop, which provides revenues for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services programs. The use of unpaid labor is key. “The success of the thrift store is based on volunteers,” Corder said. Not only do community volunteers spend countless hours at the store, but many students — many who are work-study students — are important to keeping the shop a success as well. Thrift store coordinator Suzanne Philen said that the “human piece of running the store is very dynamic.” Over time, older volunteers “age out,” she said. And now,
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work-study or student volunteers are becoming harder to find. “Some cuts to state funding have limited work-study students,” Philen said. “And it has been harder to get students to leave campus and come here.” As for the impact from the federal government shutdown, just one student is paid with federal money, she said. The student will continue to be paid, however, and the city will be reimbursed. Materials prepared for the Mercer Island City Council detail the decline. “The Thrift Shop’s double digit revenue growth through June 30, 2013, pulled back significantly in July and August, due to several unforeseeable factors unique to a retail community business that relies on volunteer and work study students for staffing: 1) an inability to recruit work-study students; 2) reduction in the amount of hours from the volunteer core; and 3) expanding store hours, assuming there would be
September turned out to be a very different month for the housing market, compared to August. The temperature of the recent market for Island homes already seemed to be plunging into fall. And the heavy rain of the last days of the month did not help. Yes, the children are back in school, and families turn their attention to getting them settled rather than searching for a new home. But there were other reasons for the changes in the market. Along with the rain, September tested the housing market’s resilience around Western Washington with fluctuating mortgage rates
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Try this at home: track energy produced by city solar panels The energy production of the city’s new solar array can be viewed on an online graph. Additional hardware has recently been installed to the solar panel at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. According to the E-gauge graphs, peak production usually occurs around noon on a daily basis, and will reach its highest during the summer months. The efficient panels produce power during rainy or cloudy weather. Viewers can adjust the timeframe by clicking on the purple boxes and will also notice a summary of the income and energy produced over time. The panels feed power directly to the Mercer Room at the Community Center, and also earn approximately $2,500 in state production incentives each year. Mercer Islanders can learn more about solar installation and view the
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Data from the new solar panels installed at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center earlier this year can be accessed on line. energy production of the panels at any time by logging into the E-gauge energy tracking website, eGauge6445 Center, at http://egauge6445.egaug.es.
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no staffing issues in terms of work-study students and volunteers.” Corder said that the shop grossed $1.22 million in 2012. The store is now projected to bring in somewhat less, about $1.32 million, he said. It is still a good deal of money, he added, but it is less than what they forecast as they planned for the expansion. The City Council will assess and decide to go ahead with the financing on Nov. 18. Corder hopes to be able to sell bonds for the project while interest rates are still relatively low. Thrift Shop sales in 2013 started out strong in the first quarter, exceeding the proposed sales goals with an increase of more than 22 percent over last year. Second quarter revenues, while up by nearRebecca Mar/Staff Photo ly 12 percent over 2012, Sorting and handling donations is a big part of the work were negatively affected day at the Thrift Shop. Donations can spill onto the sidewalk. by gradual attrition of work-study staff coverage along with the decrease in hours from several recruitment and retention believe that the decline key members of the vol- patterns that allow for an and loss of volunteers is unteer core. Work-study increase in summer staff- temporary. Shop managehours decreased from an ing. That was not possible ment staff are currently average of 260 per week this year, the report to the working hard to address the staffing shortfall and in the fall of 2012 to a Council said. The expansion of store to re-establish the balance low of approximately 124 hours per week in spring/ hours to include Sundays of components needed to summer 2013. Other tem- also coincided with the drive sales and to meet porary casual labor was decrease in the work-study the numbers required to staff and the reduction in make the expansion projhired at a higher cost. ect financially feasible. Historically, the Thrift core volunteer hours. Both Corder and Philen Shop encounters seasonal
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On Friday, a group of adult members of the Mercer Island Sister City Association will travel to the Island’s sister city, Thonon-les-Bains, along the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) in the Haute Savoie region of France. Once there, their itinerary will take them, among other places, from the canals of Vieux Annecy to a small maker of fine French fromage in the foothills of the Alps above Thonon; from fine dining at La Prieure in Thonon to a stay at the lovely Auberge d’Anthy, with its renowned owner and chef of the lake and local foods; from the beautifully preserved lakeside medieval village Yvoire to the nearby town of Bourg-enBresse, where the beautiful Cathédrale NotreDame de l’Annonciation de Bourg-en-Bresse stands through time in testament to the enduring love of a woman for her husband, and where the local specialties are dishes of Volaille de Bresse (Bresse chicken) and Grenouille (Bresse frog legs). Amidst this array of outings and fine sampling of the local cuisine, the highlight of all will be the group’s stay and cooking classes at Thonon’s L’École Hôtelier Savoie Léman, one of the oldest and finest schools in France for pre-
paring and training chefs and professionals in the hotel industry. Trip participants are fortunate that the school’s staff will provide several days of lessons in fine French cooking and, along with the school’s students, will prepare several dinners for the group. A second trip highlight will be lunch at the Hotel de Ville, or Thonon City Hall, as guests of the city and their sister city association. The Mercer Island Sister City Association (MISCA) is a nonprofit, community-based organization promoting educational, cultural and other exchanges between the citizens of Thonon-les-Bains, France, and Mercer Island. The Mercer Island/Thononles-Bains relationship was founded in 2000 and is composed of individuals and organizations interested in promoting close ties between both cities, as well as creating opportunities for citizens and organizations to experience and explore other cultures through long-term friendships and partnerships. Among their activities, the Sister City Associations of Mercer Island and Thonon-les-Bains organize group exchanges for students and adults of their communities. For more, visit www.mercerislandsistercity.org or contact Linda Todd at 232-4570 or ljtodd@comcast.net.
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Sales of YFS glass pumpkins make a difference for Islanders in need
Now that autumn has begun, the glass pumpkin fundraiser has also started. The annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser supports the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) Foundation. It is a partnership with local artists Joni Johnson, Sean Star and Ryan Staub. Proceeds directly support MIYFS, the City of Mercer Island’s human services department. YFS supports counselors in schools, senior outreach and advocacy, affordable family and individual counseling, arrested youth and early intervention programs, family assistance, and the Thrift Shop. Glass pumpkins may be purchased at these Island locations during the month of October: Aljoya: 2430 76th Ave. S.E. Au Courant: 7900 S.E. 28th Street, #100 Banner Bank: 2918 78th Ave. S.E. Cascade Frames: 3049 78th Ave. S.E. Chamber of Commerce: 7605 S.E. 27th Street City Hall: 9611 S.E. 36th Street MI Community and Event Center: 8236 S.E. 24th Street David Weed, DDS: 2955 80th Ave. S.E., #101 Island Books: 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Mercer Island Florist: 3006 78th Ave. S.E. Six Walls: 2630 77th Ave. S.E., #102 South Mercer Chevron: 8407 S.E. 68th Street Terra Bella: 2864 77th Ave. S.E. (newest location) MIYFS at Luther Burbank Park: 2040 84th Ave. S.E.
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ur nation is being hijacked by the childish notion that being right is all that matters. The deadlock between the U.S. House Republicans and the president of the United States is shameful. It is embarrassing. Aren’t we — the mightiest, most successful nation on earth — supposed to be better than this? Didn’t we, or at least most of us learn, that sometimes we must set aside our views or beliefs for the common good? Isn’t that what the United States is all about? Let’s look at who the pawns are in this chess game. On one side we have the millions of Americans without basic health care, and on the other are paychecks and services that not only operate our nation, but are a significant factor in keeping our economy running. One must admit that the House Republicans, who are demanding changes or a delay in implementing the new health care law, have chosen an effective way of getting attention. Some news reports say that this particular approach, with Obamacare as the target, was planned months ago. It is good versus evil. Resisting more debt is “good,” while Obamacare with its costs and regulations is “bad.” Of course, there are other elements that flavor this mix — stubbornness, a good bit of ignorance, and a great deal of hubris are rolled in together to make this debate even more toxic. It is easy to forget that there are people behind these numbers. Forget that people will not be paid, that Social Security checks will be delayed, that people will still crowd emergency rooms for medical care, that inspections or licenses for business will be held up, programs for students will be slowed or cut. The risk to our nation is substantial. The slowing the delivery of services, eliminating the billions of dollars of spending and millions of jobs supported by government paychecks will damage the economy. But also distressing is the notion of uncertainty about the strength of U.S. both here and abroad. It is a notion that can spread like a virus and can be just as difficult to shake.
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Grausz solves problems, improves our community I have spent my professional career as a lawyer representing clients in complex business transactions. I have also been engaged in civic life as a trustee in the King County Library System, as well as in our Jewish community and its social service organizations. From this work, I know what kind of people get results. Dan Grausz, our deputy mayor, is one of those persons — a fact that he has proven time and again during his years on the City Council. Some politicians posture, grandstand and spend most of their time criticizing. They get all the press coverage, but when they walk away from the microphones, the problems are no closer to being solved. Dan approaches every problem as a challenge in search of a solution. He believes that he was elected to the City Council not to score points or position himself for higher office, but to come up with new ideas that will make a difference for our community. He has done it and continues to do it whether it has been our new Community Center, the new South end fire station, the PEAK, assistance for our schools, park funding, improved ballfields, new trails, open space acquisitions, Youth Theatre Northwest, city finances — the list goes on. We are now faced with the I-90 tolling fight. Dan has not been the person out there trying to dazzle people with one-liners. He knows that if we are to prevail in stopping tolling, it takes the ability to find solutions and work with others rather than to demonize the people who we need to negotiate with as the tolling decision will ultimately be made by state and federal officials.
That is what works in the private sector, where Dan got his experience. Dan has demonstrated time and again that it also works in the public sector. For the continued improvement of our community, we need to keep Dan on the City Council this November. Rob Spitzer
Involved citizen Scheid is not one-issue candidate There has been a concerted effort of late, not least of all in the “letters to the editor” section of this newspaper, to paint Kevin Scheid as a one-issue candidate. As it happens, the portrait of the City Council candidate that has emerged from this effort bears little resemblance to the man himself, as even a cursory glance at his website or campaign literature will demonstrate. Given his years as an involved citizen on Mercer Island, Kevin knows full well that there are numerous issues which must be dealt with by city government in the near term, including,
but not limited to, the relocation of Youth Theatre Northwest, the enlargement of the Thrift Store, the scale and pace of downtown development, the prudent stewardship of tax revenues. But Kevin is also aware that there is one issue with the potential to negatively impact all of these other issues, and that issue is the proposed tolling of I-90. Kevin knows that the institution of tolling would serve to severely limit the easy access to and from Mercer Island that is the key to our community’s survival. In countless ways, whether making it more expensive for students and staffers from off the Island to participate in Youth Theatre Northwest, or effectively raising prices for those bargain hunters from around the Sound who’ve made the Thrift Store a popular shopping destination, I-90 tolling would be a disaster for Mercer Island. Kevin understands this and has the determination to keep it from happening. Jim Bailey
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What outcome do you hope to see from the federal government shutdown? Online poll Do you support the new school bond of $98.8 million? The bond will be on the February ballot. We want to know what you think. Vote in our ‘Question of the Week’ poll online at www.mireporter.com.
“I hope it’s resolved a.s.a.p. for all the government employees.” Sarah Baskawrous Physician Mercer Island
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“That they get back in business as soon as possible.” Joanna Anderson Retired teacher Cape Cod, Mass.
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LETTERS | FROM 5 Erwin opposes tolls, seeks alternative I-90 tolling continues to be a hot topic because of its impact on everyone who lives or works on the Island. I am pleased to support the multi-pronged strategy to defeat tolling, which is promoted by the city’s I-90 Steering Committee, and believe we need to elect other City Council members who, like Dan Grausz, Debbie Bertlin and Mayor Bruce Bassett, can put more than words behind this fight. That is why I urge a vote for Rich Erwin for City Council position #6. Rich is staunchly opposed to I-90 tolling, but, more than that, he is actively seeking alternatives to the state’s transportation woes. Financing transportation infrastructure is a regional and a statewide problem. All parties involved need to understand that there are better options available than expecting Mercer Island to carry the burden. Rich has worked with and established connections to the same key regional players with whom we’ll have this debate. High on the list of needs is ensuring that the significant economic costs of I-90 tolling to Mercer Island remain front and center in the upcoming Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The impact on school employees, firefighters, small business owners and residents cannot be understated. But
more must be done. Among other ideas, Rich insists that we secure representation on the transportation sub-committee of the Puget Sound Regional Council. While the PSRC does not create law, it is where all the municipalities and county representatives of King, Snohomish and Pierce counties come together to discuss alternatives and craft solutions to our common transportation issues. This body represents interests of the cities and counties directly impacted by I-90 access. Rich appreciates the strategic value of continuing to build coalitions with these municipal neighbors whose interests we share while we work closely with national and state leaders. A 26-year Boeing engineer, Rich has the skills to do this. He is an experienced leader with a long history of success in bringing together coalitions of people with both diverse and common interests. To that end, he brings a considerable advantage in support of the city’s strategy. As a member of the Mercer Island School Board, I know how fortunate we are to have high quality teachers, administrators, and staff who love what they do. We need to make sure they retain free access to the Island so they can keep doing it. I urge you to vote for Rich Erwin and support the City Council in defeating I-90 tolling. Pat Braman
Wong has regional experience I urge all Islanders to support Benson Wong for City Council. I have
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known Benson for more than 20 years, and he has always exemplified the very best in public service. Locally, he has served on the Mercer Island Schools Foundation Board and the Mercer Island Community Fund Board. He has regional experience as a member of the Washington Public Stadium Authority Board (overseeing the onbudget CenturyLink Field and Event Center project) and as a trustee of the King County Bar Foundation, which provides legal services to low-income people. He has statewide experience on the Board of TVW (televising session of the legislature and other public bodies). Benson cares deeply about the welfare of his neighbors, both young and old. He is legal counsel to, and former board chair of, the Kin On nursing home in Seattle’s international district. Plus, he is an accomplished and highly respected business lawyer in a major Seattle law firm. Benson is keenly attuned to the hot issues facing Islanders, including our desire to defeat tolling on I-90, sensible development of the North end business district, accommodating our booming school-age population, and preserving our sense of community. He would be a great addition to the City Council. David Copley
Cursive or clear Handwriting matters — but does cursive matter? The fastest, clearest handwriters join only some letters: making the easiest joins, skipping others, using print-like forms of letters whose cursive and printed forms disagree. Reading cursive matters, but even children can be taught to read writing that they are not taught to produce. Reading cursive can be taught in just 30 to 60 minutes — even to 5- or
6-year-olds, once they read ordinary print. (In fact, now there’s even an iPad app to teach how: named “Read Cursive,” of course — http://appstore.com/ readcursive .) So why not simply teach children to read cursive — along with teaching other vital skills, including some handwriting style that’s actually typical of effective handwriters? Educated adults increasingly abandon cursive. In 2012, handwriting teachers were surveyed and only 37 percent wrote in cursive; another 8 percent printed. The majority — 55 percent — wrote a hybrid: some elements resembling printwriting, others resembling cursive. When most handwriting teachers shun cursive, why mandate it? Cursive’s cheerleaders sometimes allege that cursive makes you smarter, makes you graceful, adds brain cells, or confers other blessings no more prevalent among cursive users than elsewhere. Some claim research support, citing studies that consistently prove to have been misquoted or otherwise misrepresented by the claimant. For instance, the muchballyhooed difference in SAT scores between cursive writers and non-cursive writers is, brace yourself, 1/5 of a point on the essay exam. That’s all. See: www. collegeboard.com. All writing, not just cursive, is individual — just as all writing involves fine motor skills. That is why, six months into the school year, any first-grade teacher can immediately identify (from print-writing on unsigned work) which student produced it. Mandating cursive to preserve handwriting resembles mandating stovepipe hats and crinolines to preserve the art of tailoring. Kate Gladstone HandwritingThatWorks. com, Albany, New York
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revenue from a growing state economy and a disciplined approach, growth in spending was re-prioritized 4:1 for education over non education, completely reversing the 1:2 ratio of the past 30 years and a critical step toward re-balancing and resetting state budget practices. Children who entered public schools this fall will benefit from an additional $1 billion for basic education. College students aren’t seeing tuition increases for the first time in nearly 30 years. And students on waiting lists for high-demand computer science and engineering degrees will have more opportunities because of an additional $18 million to expand enrollment slots. Once our commitment to education was met, we crafted a balanced budget that has the state living within its means — meaning no new general taxes. In fact, more than $600 million of temporary taxes expired on schedule, surprising cynics who simply didn’t believe a tax could be just “temporary” in Olympia. Finally, we created a budget that balances over four years, instead of the usual 24 months. After years of deficits, our new budget projects a $1.3 billion surplus in 2017. That’s quite a swing, and demonstrates a new way of doing business in Olympia. Our creditors agreed; in July, two rating agencies upgraded Washington’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable,” citing our balanced budget as one reason for their increased confidence. Was this truly a bipartisan budget? Unquestionably. With 89 percent of the votes cast in the Legislature favoring the new spending plan, it received more votes than any budget in the past 20 years — a stark contrast to the usual party-line voting, and proof that bipartisanship can actually work. Sen. Andy Hill Sen. Hill represents the 45th Legislative District in the Washington state Senate, and serves as chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. He was the chief budget writer, negotiator and sponsor of the final bipartisan state budget.
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FRIDAY | 20 FRAUD: A Mercer Island woman's banking information was accessed and copies were sent to a Texas address without authorization. The victim did not sustain any financial loss.
MONDAY | 23 CAR PROWL: A purple rain-
By the numbers During the month of September, police made 12 total arrests and responded to 967 calls for service. There were five burglaries, 30 thefts, one vehicle theft, three identity thefts and one rape. Eight traffic accidents occurred, and there was one bicycle/vehicle accident, one hit-andrun, two people injured and one DUI arrest. Police issued 225 total citations, including 39 parking tickets.
coat and prescription sunglasses were stolen out of an unlocked vehicle at night in a First Hill neighborhood in the 3300 block of 72nd Place S.E. The total loss was $1,050. The vehicle was not damaged.
THURSDAY | 26 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF:
Someone pried a door handle off of a vehicle at 5:40 p.m. at Homestead Field in the 8100 block of S.E. 40th Street. The suspect, unknown, did not enter the vehicle, but the handle was wrecked.
FRIDAY | 27 THEFTS: Three stained glass
windows were stolen off of the front porch of a residence in the 7700 block of Ridgecrest Lane. The theft occurred sometime after 6:30 p.m., Sept. 24. The windows measured 6-feetby-8-inches and were worth $200 apiece. A 1.5 Karat diamond ring set in heavy gold was
WIC feeding program at risk if shutdown continues Despite the federal government shutdown, Washington’s Women, Infants, and Children Food and Nutrition Program has funding to continue service through October. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reallocated funding to cover the costs for the month. The reprieve comes just in time for Washington’s WIC Nutrition Program, which had only enough remaining funds to operate the program statewide until Oct. 9.
WIC provides important nutrition assistance and health referrals along with breastfeeding support to pregnant and breastfeeding women and their children up to age 5, whose family income is at or below 185 percent poverty level. The state Department of Health contracts with local health organizations and tribes to provide WIC services in all 39 counties in Washington. The program also authorizes certain grocery stores to accept WIC vouchers for the purchase
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Woman steals $300 from QFC cash register at night A 29-year-old woman entered the North end QFC at night and stole $300 out of a cash register after prying it open just after 4 a.m. stolen from a residence in the 8600 block of S.E. 76th place, sometime after Sept. 1. The ring was stolen with a gold necklace and gold coin pendant, and heavy link gold bracelets. The 69-year-old victim reported that either her maid or a friend of the maid stole the items. The total estimated loss was $5,000.
SUNDAY | 29 THEFT: A 45-year-old woman lost her wallet at the North end QFC between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street. Someone turned in the wallet later, and it was missing three
of approved healthy foods. If the federal government shutdown continues through this month, USDA will not have funding to reallocate for services in November, and Washington WIC may not have funding to continue operations. The Department of Health had been working on contingency plans in the event that WIC services had to end in October when reallocation was announced. Agency officials now have more time to develop a strategy in the event that the shutdown does not end by Nov. 1. “WIC helps low-income families feed their children.
on Monday, Sept. 23, in the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street. She returned to the store multiple times and stole various tobacco products, including cartons and single packs. A surveillance camera recorded a video of the suspect, and two witnesses were present. The total loss was $900. credit cards. The person who stole the cards used them at the north Mercer Island QFC and the Renton Walmart.
MONDAY | 30 BIKE THEFT: Two road bikes, worth $2,000 altogether, were stolen from the back of a parking garage in the 2700 block of 76th Avenue S.E. sometime between 10:30 a.m., Sept. 29, and 9 a.m., Sept. 30. The victims had secured their bikes with cable locks. Multiple unsecured children's bikes nearby were not stolen.
We hope a budget will be passed, and this important program can continue beyond Oct. 31,” said Janet Jackson Charles, director of Nutrition Services at the Washington State Department of Health. For questions about local WIC services, call the state WIC office at 1-800-8411410. The Washington WIC Nutrition Program website has information about local WIC clinics; related services around the state can be found at ParentHelp123. org or by calling the Family Health Hotline at 1-800322-2588.
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Blake Robert Gaston, loving son to Mary Pedersen Gaston and Todd Gaston, died on Friday, October 4, 2013 in Bellevue. He was 23. Blake is survived by his parents; his sisters Nicole, Brittany Blue and Sydelle; his brothers Todd Jr., Kade and Ryder; his beloved girlfriend Holly White; many aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins; and countless friends. A funeral mass will be said Friday, October 11 at Sacred Heart Church in Bellevue at 1:00. A graveside committal will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Seattle. A Celebration of Blake’s Life will take place after the services in the Clubhouse at Ten20 108th Ave. NE in downtown Bellevue. Friends and family are invited to share photos and memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com and on the Facebook site “In Loving Memory of Blake Gaston.” 899657
Camp Pendleton for one month at Military Combat Training, then Marine Corps Engineer School at Camp Lejeune, N.C., where Private Charles David he will be trained as an Yollin, 18, of Mercer Island, electrician. graduated from United Yollin will serve in the States Marine Marine Corps Corps boot camp at Reserve and the Marine Corps plans to attend Recruit Depot, San Bellevue College Diego, on Oct. 4, during the aca2013. demic year and Yollin successPlatoon Leaders fully completed 13 Class in the sumweeks of intensive mers, with the basic training at Pvt. Yollin goal to become MCRD San Diego a Marine Corps as one of 86 recruits officer. in Training Platoon 2150 A 2013 graduate of of Golf Company. While Mercer Island High School, in recruit training, Yollin Yollin played the trumpet qualified as a sharpshooter in marching band and track in combat marksmanship. and field. He is the son of Following 10 days home Guy and Sandy Yollin, of on leave, he will report to Mercer Island.
Campaign signs Political campaign signs must comply with the size limitations specified in the temporary signs section of the city code (MICC 19.06.020). The maximum size, according to the sign code, is six square feet. Political campaign signs can be placed on private property with the permission of the property owner. Signs can be placed on parking strips adjacent to a residence with the permission of the adjoining property owner. They can also be placed on some public right-ofways such as traffic islands and isolated parking strips
or roadside areas, as long as there is no line of sight problem, traffic safety issue or maintenance issue. City staff asks that all political campaign signs be removed within 48 hours after an election.
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PUBLIC NOTICES The City of Mercer Island is currently accepting proposals for Police In-Car Digital Video Recording Systems. For further information about this project go to http://www.mercergov.org/rfp. asp or contact Ali Spietz, City Clerk, at 206-275-7793 Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on October 9, 2013. #898139. CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council’s Regular Meeting of October 21, 2013 has been moved to Tuesday, October 22, 2013. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. This date change is due to the WSDOT I-90 Tolling EIS Public Scoping Meeting being held at the Mercer Island High School Commons from 4:30 to 8:30 pm Monday, October 21, 2013. Allison Spietz City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on October 9, 2013 and
October 16, 2103. #886189. NOTICE OF 2014 BUDGET AMENDMENT Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency Executive Board The Executive Board of the Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency (EPSCA) will meet on October 10, 2013 to discuss the proposed 2014 Budget Amendment. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Bellevue City Hall, located at 450 110th Avenue NE in Bellevue, Washington. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on October 9, 2013. #898509.
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stayed well under $400,000. One cannot help but wonder what an extended government shutdown will bring. The market in Central Puget Sound had seemed to be recovering nicely. Local real estate professionals say that the shutdown will stall the recovery. Processing mortgages will slow and the continued uncertainty will dampen interest for buyers, Northwest MLS director OB Jacobi s a i d , “Lenders will face c h a l lenges verifying information from various federal agencies, like the IRS, which impacts their ability to approve and close home loans.” Noting that all except one government agency, surprisingly, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is involved in housing finance, remains open, Jacobi, the president of Windermere Real Estate, explained, “This will largely depend upon the length of the shutdown and its effect on consumer confidence.” In the four weeks preced-
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ing the shut down, mortgage rates were falling, which brokers in Western Washington credit with boosting sales. Improving inventory also helped spur activity. Northwest MLS director and former managing broker for Coldwell Banker Bain on Mercer Island, John Deely said the Seattle market shows no signs of slowing down and house-hunters seem undaunted by soggy weather. “Buyers continue to flood open houses and multiple offers rain down on competitively priced properties,” he said. But supply remains a concern. MLS figures show that King County has less than two months of supply (1.95 months) of available properties. Systemwide, there are 3.32 months of supply, well below the level of four to six months that is generally accepted as an indication of a balanced market.
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YWCA Here are some things you may not know about the YWCA of Seattle and King and Snohomish Counties. • It’s one of the largest providers of emergency shelter in the Northwest. • It operates a food bank that serves over 1000 people a month. • It helps struggling families to stay in their homes and helps others find housing. • It helps prepare people for careers in banking and business and information technology. • It helps older people find work. • It supports mental health counseling. • It supports domestic abuse programs. These examples are just a small sample of a large variety of programs our local YWCA supports as part of its mission to “advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families.” The YWCA has five major program areas in which it tools, support and ongoing services for women and families so that they can live productive, independent lives.
Those five areas are housing, emergency, employment, health and youth. Within each of those areas there are multiple programs that address various needs and issues of the YWCA’s client population. For instance, in the employment category there are programs that help women • to prepare for and find careers in the banking industry, • with job search, training and placement services, • with on-the-job training at a government or non-profit agency, • maintain financial self-sufficiency through education, assistance and training • who are older or veterans find employment • dress appropriately for interviews or new jobs. The YWCA of Seattle and King and Snohomish Counties offers over 40 programs such as these to help women and their families. Men are also included in some of these programs such as Pathways to Work, a program that offers classes to women and
men in Snohomish County designed to help them get back to work. Helping families is a major focus of many of the YWCA’s efforts. That help includes getting mental health counseling for individuals, helping homeless families find temporary or permanent shelter, helping single moms get back to work, providing child care for young children, ages 1 – 5, encouraging leadership and confidence skills in young women, offering employment and education opportunities to teens and young adults, and more.
The YWCA operates 19 locations in our area – 7 in Seattle, 4 East King County, 5 in South King County and 3 in Snohomish County. The YWCA has been helping women and families here in the Northwest for over 100 years. If you would like to donate to the work this great organization is doing for women, on your next trip to QFC please hand a donation card to your checker. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Ip at amanda.ip@fredmeyer.com. Thank you. Paid Adver tisement
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Breast Cancer Awareness By Victoria Jackson
I have now been diagnosed twice with breast cancer. The first time I was diagnosed was in 2004, when I was only 42 years old. I received my second breast cancer diagnosis just last December, and I have recently had my second mastectomy. When I heard about my second diagnosis, I said; OK, I am going to do everything I want to do and deal with this, too. That is my attitude. I am a very spiritual person. This is where I get my strength. Even though the situation might be dreadful at the time, I always tell myself I will get through it. And when I do get through it, things are always for the better. What sustains me is having wonderful friends who are positive and encouraging. I am lucky that way. One of my girlfriends took me for a visit to a friend of hers who had also just gone through a double mastectomy. We went by her house, and she was not doing well at all. I wasn’t sure of everything that was going on in her life. I listened to her, and shared with her my situation. I told her that the important thing is just to keep looking forward and not back. There is always something better on the other side; understand this is just a small detour in your life.
I have always volunteered, as far back as I can remember. It’s an important part of my life. I have a family history of breast cancer, so I emailed Komen Puget Sound about volunteer opportunities. Jennifer Teeler emailed me right back, and I signed up for the Power of a Promise lunch in Bellevue. At the luncheon, I met many other volunteers and all were so welcoming to me. People really opened up, and I felt I was a part of a wonderful community. I even met another volunteer who was more positive than me. I couldn’t believe it! After my diagnosis, my Komen community became even more important to me. I have met so many other breast cancer survivors who I can share my experiences with. And they really have opened up with me, as well. This is a major thing for me. Talking with other survivors reminds me there is life after breast cancer. There is always a better day. Just enjoy your life. And that’s it!
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New playground at Luther Burbank in full swing for kids By Reporter Staff
Step on onto the new playground at Luther Burbank Park, and you’ll feel a bit of gravity has been lifted. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the public to attend will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, with speakers, key supporters, Council members and the mayor. Light refreshments will be served. New play equipment has been installed to replace the aging play structure at the park as part of the 20132014 Capital Improvement Program. Children can play on a new zip line, climbing web, improved slides, merry go-round, and Poured-inPlace safety surfacing. The project began in May, funded by a public-private partnership with the Mercer Island Preschool Association and private donations.
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Freshmen on the high seas By Yoela Zimberoff
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My grandpa asked, “So, was there a theme to the trip?” I responded, “Well, when we weren’t hauling up and down the sails, washing the dishes, scrubbing the decks, or a million other things, we had a theme.” I was one of several freshmen from Northwest Yeshiva High School who set out on a voyage on a vintage sailing vessel to discover new insights about the sea — and about ourselves. We learned about the ocean’s ecosystem, acidity level, and the amount of plastic in our sea.” I didn’t know what to expect when I boarded Sound Experience’s Adventuress with my freshmen class at Northwest Yeshiva High School for a three-day sailing adventure aboard the 100-year-old wooden schooner. I was shocked when, after a quick group meeting, we were immediately sent to hoist up
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A group of Northwest Yeshiva High School students set out on an adventure on the sailing ship, the Adventuress, as the school year began last month. At right, Lilliana and Daila man the sales on the 100-year-old schooner. the sails for departure. Friends told me that meals would be kale and beans. I learned instantly to toss my assumptions overboard. For example, when the weather report says “sunny,” don’t pack only light clothes. Even with the sun shining, sailYoela Zimberoff boats sail on wind, and that wind is generally very chilly. I learned this the hard way. Dishes are not washed in sinks, but in buckets. First in saltwater with a drop of soap, then soapy freshwater, followed by a freshwa-
“Our crew helped respond to a ‘man overboard’ from a nearby ferry.”
ter rinse, and finally left sitting in freshwater with a drop of bleach for a minute or two. This takes about an hour. The “Galley Coordinator,” or cook, made delicious meals: Chinese one night, Mexican another. Practically gourmet! Did I mention that it is incredibly difficult to walk without tripping on a moving boat covered in various “lines.” (We weren’t allowed to call them ropes.) It seemed I might fall on my head at any moment. Another unexpected activity came after lunch on our first day. Our crew helped respond to a “man overboard” help call on a
nearby ferry. It was incredible seeing the crew in emergency mode. They were 100 percent organized and aware. The other pleasure boats in the area also stopped to assist in the rescue. Fortunately, the person was saved by one of the police boats that assisted in the search and rescue. But we learned that the seafaring community is just that, a community. One thing I took away from this astounding trip was how everything we do ends up in our ocean. Most toothpaste and face washes include molecules of polyethylene, a kind of plastic. Every time we brush our teeth, or wash our face, we send more and more
plastic into our vulnerable ocean. Imagine that sunny day at the park, when your frisbee took a sudden curve and was lost forever despite your greatest attempt to retrieve it. Or every time you get in the car for a ride, and produce carbon gas. Well, that frisbee will sink down through
the earth, and over many years, it will end up in the ocean. And the carbon dioxide from your car is absorbed into the ocean, and deprives vital organisms on the food chain of valuable calcium. We learned a lot on board, and had an amazing time. This opportunity has left its mark on me forever.
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2424 60th Ave SE. Great building site with westerly views of Lake Wash and Seattle skyline. Level 10250 sq ft lot across street from waterfront property. Build your dream home now or keep for investment. Wonderful location to watch all Seafair activities and sunsets. Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400 www.johnlscott.com/61538
8206 N Mercer Way. Brilliant natural light accents the features of this 3 bedroom/1.75 bath home. Large 12,000 sq ft lot with fruit trees, garden space shed and fenced backyard with patio. Close proximity to freeways, shopping, recreation, & transportation. www.johnlscott.com/50798
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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
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
257 174TH Place NE. Enjoy the view of Lake Sammamish & Cascade Mountains. This 4 br/3 ba home features a large deck and many updates like brand new kitchen cabinets and quartz counter tops, vinyl double pane windows, tankless gas water heater, newer furnace & more. Stainless gas stove and appliances. www.johnlscott.com/68802
7513 SE 27TH ST-A. Own your own office on Mercer Island. Office Condominium on the North end in the downtown business core. 1440 sq ft office space and 240 of loft storage/ work space. This end unit has two corner offices, one other office, reception area and a conference room. Level access from parking lot. Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/12658
$3,400/m
4210 85TH AVE SE. Great remodeled 3bd/2.5 ba! Granite, stainless steel, bright open concept, river rock fpl, cathedral beamed ceilings, huge west facing windows. Very light! Nice hardwoods. Lovely master w/bath, huge basement office or BR w/bath. Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400 www.johnlscott.com/64537
Julia Nordby
Claudia Allard
Frank Ceteznik
Debbie Constantine
Tim Conway
Betty DeLaurenti
Daphne Donovan
Terry Donovan
Shawn Elings
Mark Eskridge
Karin Fry
Lou Glatz
Craig Hagstrom
Helen Hitchcock
Lori Holden
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Dieter Kaetel
James Laurie
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Jean Locke
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Tony Salvata
Millie Su
Julie Varon
Tony Vedrich
Cindy Verschueren
Petra Walker
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Islanders bowl over Interlake
KingCo 3A Boys Tennis League: MI, 5-0 Team Record: KingCo, 6-0 Overall Boys Varsity Tennis Sept. 24, 2013 @ Juanita MI, 7, Juanita, 0 @MIHS Singles 1. Brian Hou def Branden Nokes 6-3, 6-1 2. Henry Smith def Brian Chung 6-1, 6-0 3. Sam French def Corey O’Neill 6-2, 6-1 4. Caden Conder def Allen Jung 6-0, 6-0 Doubles 1. Matt Seifert/Ben Elliott def Nathan Griffith/Zach Richter 6-0, 6-2 2. Rafa Gonzalez-Posada/Peter Williams def Holden McGovern/Timmy Chang 6-0, 6-0
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Islander senior Kalen Hopkins, No. 4, powers his way on and over an Interlake defender into the end zone for his second of three touchdowns in the Oct. 4 game. Quarterback Alfonso Gonzalez ran in the ball three times for a touchdown. Kicker Erik Peterson delivered five extra points. The Islanders also grabbed a safety in the first quarter. The final score was Mercer Island 44, Interlake 7.
3. Ian Platou/Chandler Cahill def Spencer Nokes/Will Ludvigsen 6-2, 6-1
Sept. 26, 2013 @ Mount Si MIHS, 7, Mt. Si, 0 Singles 1. Jake Bethards def Kevin McLaughlin 6-1, 6-1 2. Rafa Gonzalez-Posada def Matthew Griffin 6-0 6-1 3. Ian Platou def Max Isen 6-3, 6-1 4. Josh Lee def John Day 6-1, 6-1 Doubles 1. Matt Seifert/Henry Smith def Drew Hadaller/Logan Cochran 6-0, 6-0 2. Kyle Walker/Jarod Wong def Brady Thomas/Royce Schwartzenberger 6-1, 6-1 3. Cadon Conder/Stuart Toda def Ryan Cantalini/Vince DiDomenico 6-0, 6-1 Oct. 1 match against Bellevue cancelled.
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Nathan Gallatin (1154) rounds the curve at the Boys High School Open 5,000-meter Bellevue Invitational meet on Sept. 28.
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Wednesday | 9 MIPC Moms - Creating Community for Women with Kids of All Ages: 10-11:30
a.m., Oct. 9, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. “How I Changed My Life & Went for My Dream & How That Affected My Children.” Guest speaker: Tess Thompson, local novelist, playwright. Light snack, discussion. Child care provided (suggested donation: $10/family). Northwest Yeshiva High School Open House: 7-9
p.m., Oct. 9, NYHS, 5017 90th Ave. S.E. For prospective students and their families. NYHS is the Pacific Northwest’s premier dual curriculum, college preparatory Jewish high school located on Mercer Island. Meet teachers, students and alumni. www.nyhs.net.
Thursday | 10 Luther Burbank Park Playground RibbonCutting: 4 p.m., Oct. 10,
Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Join Parks and Recreation in celebrating the completion of the new playground. I-90 Tolling EIS Scoping Public Meeting: 4-7 p.m.,
Oct. 10, Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Cir. S.E. WSDOT’s additional public scoping process for the now required Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) ends Nov. 6. Meet the Author: Diana E. Ruiz, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 10, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Ruiz is the author of “Healing Your Life With Water.” Event also features Patrick Snow, bestselling author, and Enrique Hanao, international entertainer. Community Emergency Response Team Class: 6:30-
9:30 p.m., Oct. 10, City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th Street. CERT Unit 5: Search & Rescue/Comms. www.mercergov.org/emergencyprep.
Friday | 11 SJCC Full Day School’s Out Camp: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,
Oct. 11, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. When school’s out, the J is in. Features activities centered on theme: “Rockstar Showdown.” Swim, play in the gym, do arts and crafts.
Saturday | 12 Friends of Mercer Island Preschool Association Information Meeting: 10
a.m., Oct. 12, MICEC, Room 104. MIPA is starting a new outreach effort toward the larger community. The goal is to connect the community to what MIPA is doing and give people the opportunity to volunteer at our events. Contact: friendsofmipa@gmail.com.
Sunday | 13 Mercer Island Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Oct. 13, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Last market until the Nov. 24 Harvest Market. Washington grown fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, farmstead cheese and dairy. Food trucks, parkside seating. Music, kids’ hands-on activities, master gardeners and more. www. mifarmersmarket.org. Walk With Friendship:
12:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 13, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. The Friendship Circle’s walk to create awareness, solidarity and support for children with special needs and their families. Family 1K Walk or the 5K loop. After the walk, celebrate at free
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013 | PAGE 15 event in the park. www. walkwithfriendship.com. Oktoberfest - Mercer Island Farmers Market Benefit: 6-8:30 p.m., Oct.
13, Mercer Island Beach Club, 8326 Avalon Drive. Celebrate a successful sixth year and kick off the new fall campaign. Local beer, food and wine from selected farmers and vendors. RSVP to info@mifarmersmarket.org.
Tuesday | 15 Mercer Island Parent Edge:
Annie Murphy Paul, 7 p.m., Oct. 15, MIHS Performing Arts Center. “Brilliant – The New Science of Smart,” new research on learning. For parents with kids of all ages. www.anniemurphypaul.com.
Wednesday | 16 Daytimers Fall Film Series:
“Watermarks,” 11:30 a.m., Oct. 16, Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 East Mercer Way. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Film screening: 12:30 p.m. Cost: $7. The story of the Hakoah Vienna Jewish women’s swim team. Hebrew with English subtitles. For reservations contact (206) 232-8555 or www.h-nt.org. Infant/Child/Adult CPR with AED: 7-9 p.m., Oct. 16,
Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Call (206) 275-7607, Monday through Friday, to reserve a space. Cost: $20 (check or cash). Parking available behind fire station.
Thursday | 17 Puget Sound Blood Center Drive: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct.
17, Farmers New World Life, 3003 77th Ave. S.E. Blood drive is located in Room 1. Closed 10-11 a.m. Community Emergency Response Team Class: 6:30-
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9:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Unit 6 & 7: CERT Organization and Disaster Psychology. www.mercergov.org/emergencyprep.
Friday | 18 “Night of the Living Dead” Opening Night: 7 p.m.,
Oct. 18, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Performs Oct. 18-Nov. 2. Based on film by George Romero and John Russo. For ages 9+. Tickets: (206) 232-4145, ext. 109. www.youththeatre.org.
Saturday | 19 First Aid and Adult CPR: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 19, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Call (206) 275-7607, Monday through Friday, to reserve a space. Cost: $35 (check or cash). Parking available behind fire station. Mountains To Sound Greenway Trail Maintenance on Mercer Island: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct.
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Boy Scout Troop 624 sold $2,679 in popcorn during the annual fundraiser at both Mercer Island QFCs over the last weekend of September. Proceeds support local Scout programs.
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Islander saw value in old phone technology Islander’s museum preserves history of the telephone in the Pacific Northwest By Rebecca Mar
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The Herbert H. Warrick Jr. Museum of Communications may well be the only place where you can see, all together, a replica of Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone of 1876, teletypes used by the press, a Western Electric Panel Switch from 1923 and an iconic red British telephone booth. The first words spoken through that first telephone were Alexander Graham Bell’s: “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.” Most all equipment is fully operational and includes everything from switchboards to linemen’s tools, early telephone sets and amateur radios — even glass knobs from telephone poles. The museum, located in Seattle, is named for a Mercer Island resident. An open house was held at the museum last month in memory of Herbert Warrick, Jr., who died Oct.
2, 2012, at age 89. Warrick, an army veteran of World War II, had a lifetime career in telecommunications and founded the museum in 1986. His initial vision was to establish three Telephone Pioneer museums in Seattle, Spokane and Portland, but only the Seattle location materialized. Pacific Northwest Bell
This year, the museum has taken on Warrick’s name. “Though Herb was always quick to downplay his importance (he always insisted that credit be given to the hard work and dedication of museum volunteers), we could not have done it without Herb,” Don Ostrand, the museum curator, stated. “In honor of that effort and in coordination with Herb’s family, we have expanded our name.” Wa r r i c k ’s career began as a bicycle messenger after he graduated from high school. He delivered messages pertaining to the business of the telephone company, explained his wife, Cecelia, 89, who is an Aljoya House resident. Herbert Warrick, Jr. Wa r r i c k worked for the provided the building space same company as his father in the Duwamish Central and brothers, Don and Office, and the muse- Bob: Pacific Telephone and um became The Vintage Telegraph. When he retired, Telephone Equipment he was the assistant vice Museum. president of Special Services and Engineering. With the advent of two modernization projects to scrap electromechanical switching systems and install new electronic switching equipment, Warrick recognized the need to preserve the vintage equipment. The museum’s collections are divided into switching, telephones,
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Above, this crossbar office is an electromechanical switch from 1937. This frame tests other frame circuits through relays. Switching equipment in the central office connects telephones and routes calls, and six operational vintage panels are displayed at the museum. Left, Herbert Warrick, Jr. is pictured next to a dial phone in the museum. UNIX (a Bell Labs operating system), outside plant, and other equipment. “They were going to throw away all of the materials that they had, and he felt that they had to be preserved. He was high enough up that he was able to make that happen,” Cecelia said. The couple met at a ballet in Seattle. “We both had lost our mates many years before,”
Cecelia said. They started dating and then got married. “We were just happy with each other,” she said. The couple was married for nine years before Warrick’s death. Working as a telephone operator was Cecelia’s first job, long before she met her husband. She enjoys the switchboard at the museum, she said — it is what she
once did. Perhaps the only foreign relic is the British post office call box model K-6 dating back to 1936. It is from Norwich, England. A museum volunteer had a contact in England over shortwave radio and discussed getting a call box for the museum. British Telecom provided the call box, and the British Air Force arranged for the call box to be shipped out on a Russian cargo plane to Boeing Field. Boeing then transported the 1,500pound box to the museum, where it was hoisted up to the second floor. “You can’t just walk through in five minutes,” Cecelia said.
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A collection of early telephones at the museum dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The museum is located at 7000 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, 98108. Hours are Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and every first Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum may be reached at (206) 767-3012 or www. museumofcommunications.org.
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Events | FROM 15
I-90 Tolling EIS Scoping Public Meeting: 4:30-
Space. 25 acres of natural, wooded ravine. The trail needs maintenance; repair tread, build a new retaining wall and more. Sign up at www.mtsgreenway.org. EarthCorps Restoration Event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct.
19, Ellis Pond. Volunteers who want to assist in helping to restore this one-ofa-kind park may sign up at www.earthcorps.org.
Events | Ongoing “Autumn Sonata” Artists’ Reception: open through
Oct. 25, Mercer Gallery, MICEC, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Presented by Mercer Island Arts Council. Features Christine Neal Hogue, Grace Mahoney, Susan Melrath, Patrice Tullai. MIVAL “Reflections”: open through Nov. 3, MIVAL Gallery, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. MIVAL Gallery is featuring watercolor artist Gamze Seckin. Alongside her, 25 local Gallery members will show their many talents in copious mediums, styles and price ranges.
Events | Upcoming Prenatal Yoga Workshop:
1:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Yogabliss, 7803 S.E. 27th Street #174. Welcome pregnant women in any trimester. Learn ways to help support your pregnancy and labor through yoga. Meet other moms in the community. No yoga experience required. www. yogabliss.org.
8:30 p.m., Oct. 21, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd Street. WSDOT’s additional public scoping process for the now required Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will run through Nov. 6. French Conversation Evening - Cercle Francophone: 7-9 p.m.,
Oct. 22, Monica Howell residence. Sponsor: the Mercer Island Sister City Association. Informal evening for anybody who wants to improve his/her French. The only “rule” is to speak French. All levels welcome. For directions, contact Beth Brennen, 2327650; or Monica Howell, 232-2983. I-90 Tolling EIS Scoping Public Meeting: 4-7 p.m.,
Oct. 23, Northwest African American Museum, 2300 South Massachusetts St., Seattle, 98144. WSDOT’s additional public scoping process for the now required Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will run through Nov. 6. Emergency Volunteer Lead Quarterly Meeting: 11 a.m.-
1 p.m., Oct. 24, City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. This meeting is held quarterly on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings consist of team leads from the following committees, but all interested emergency volunteers are welcome to attend. Community Emergency Response Team Review: 9
a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. CERT test review for both courses.
Dash: 10 a.m., Oct. 26, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Dress up in your costume for this onemile family fun run. Don’t forget Fido; he’s welcome too. Costume contests for you and your dog. Treats/ prizes for all runners/ walkers. Features special guests from Youth Theatre Northwest. Starts at south end of park near beach area. MIPA Halloween Party:
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 26, MICEC, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Parents of preschoolers, bring your kids dressed up in costume to this annual Halloween party. Nonspooky party, for ages 1 to 6. Halloween-themed crafts, games, activities, tricks and treats. www. mipreschoolassociation. org. Medication Take Back Day:
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 26, Mercer Island City Hall, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Dispose of expired, unused medication, behind the police station. For more information, call (206) 275-7743. Fall Recycling Event & Rain Barrels: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Oct. 26, Mercer Island Boat Launch, 3600 East Mercer Way. Safely dispose of old equipment and household
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COMMUNION SUNDAY
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7:45am Breakfast in the Community Life Center 8:15am Worship in the Community Life Center
Landscape Construction and Design
• Courtyards, Lattice Work • Lawns, Flowers • Container Plantings • Arbors, Decks • Pruning, Maintenance • Renovations, Consultations • Interior & Exterior Design
5:00pm Evening Worship in Sanctuary
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Covenant Church 9:00am - Worship and programs for all ages 10:30am - Worship and programs for Nursery - 5th grade
3200 78th Ave SE www.micc.org (206) 232-1015
Redeemer
Lutheran Church
6001 Island Crest Way 232-1711
Sunday Worship & Kids' Church 10:00am Fellowship & Bible Study 11:00am www.RedeemerLutheranMI.org
St. Monica
Catholic Church 4301 - 88th Ave S.E., M.I.
232-2900
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Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 11 a.m., Oct. 21. Get
started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions. Computer Class: Email Level 2, 7 p.m., Oct. 24. .
Preschool Story Times: 11
a.m., Tuesdays. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Young Toddler Story Times:
10:15 a.m., Wednesdays. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. Toddler Story Times: 11 a.m., Wednesdays. Ages 24 to 36 months with adult. French Story Times: 10:30 a.m., Saturdays. Ages 3 to 7 with adult. Teens Life After High School:
Finding the Right Colleges for You, 7 p.m., Oct. 15. Presented by Katie Konrad Moore, Collegewise. This seminar will teach you how to be a savvy college shopper. Learn ways to recognize a good college fit, considering size, location, majors, etc. Parents welcome. Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., Oct. 22. Teens, voice your opinions on the programs and services the library offers you. Come at 6:30 p.m. if you want to talk about books.
MEETING NOTICE Mercer Island School District
Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Regular School Board Meeting Thursday October 10, 2013 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Call to order the regular meeting of the board Recognition • National Merit semifinalists • National Achievement Scholarship semifinalist • National Student Poet Work and Deliberation • Board Policy 1800 – OE:10 Instructional Program – School Improvement Plans (SIPs) Full Governance Process Monitoring • Board Policy 1800 – OE:1 Global Executive Constraint • Board Policy 1800 – OE:2 Emergency Superintendent Succession Board Action • Resolution No. 611 2014-2018 Maintenance & Operations Levy
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Presented by Public HealthSeattle & King County. One-on-one assistance for those enrolling in the new exchange, Washington Health Plan finder. Registration not required; first come, first serve. Opera Preview: “The Daughter of the Regiment,” 7 p.m., Oct. 16. Presented by Norm Hollingshead. Audiences have grown to love the lovely melodies and zany comedy of this wonderful piece. Fall Film Series: Women in the Lead, 1 p.m., Oct. 19. Movie: “Gorillas in the Mist.”
9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Nov. 9, College Tutors Mercer Island Learning Center, 7605 S.E. 27th St. #101. For college-bound 10th and 11th-graders. Free. To register, call (206) 659-4156. An Afternoon with Hollywood’s Anne Frank: 2 p.m., Oct. 27, Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 E. Mercer Way. Admission: $8 (members), $12 (guests). Foster Hirsch, professor of film at Brooklyn College, will interview Millie Perkins, star of George Steven’s acclaimed 1959 film, “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Reception will follow.
Children
4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/ MercerIsland Affordable Health Care Sign-up: 10 a.m., Oct. 11.
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Oct. 26, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. 90s Night: remember the 90s? Play “Pin the Platform Shoe on the Spice Girl,” have singing contests, and compete in a musical dance party. Includes dinner. Age 5 years through fifth grade. www.sjcc.org.
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items. For a list of acceptable items, go to the city’s website. Residents can also pick up a rain barrel at a highly discounted rate, for water conservation projects around the garden. www.mercergov.org.
9:15am Christian Education for All 10:35am Worship in Sanctuary
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8:00 AM – Worship with Holy Communion 9:00 AM – Adult Forum & High School Bible Study 10:00 AM – Sunday School 10:00 AM – Tradition & New Song Worship with Holy Communion Childcare provided for all services Come praise the Lord with a new voice!
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MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Janet Frohnmayer, President Brian Emanuels, Vice-President Pat Braman, Director Adair Dingle, Director Dave Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent
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POLITICS | FROM 6 Benson Wong committed to open space, Town Center I am supporting Benson Wong for City Council Position 6 because he is committed to preserving the open spaces on the Island while developing a vibrant downtown ... with less traffic congestion. I trust Benson’s good judgment, ethical leadership and ability to follow through on his promises. Having been a responsible and proactive neighbor for over 20 years, he has never let us down. Terry Pile
Wong willing to confront difficult issues
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We are pleased to write in support of Benson Wong and encourage our Mercer Island neighbors to vote to make him a member of the Mercer Island City Council. Having children the same ages as the Wongs, our families have been friends for almost 25 years. We grew up together through Mercer Island’s schools and clubs. In addition, we have known the Wongs at least that long professionally as part of the Northwest legal community. Benson has always been and continues to be committed to public service. He values Mercer Island as a vibrant and healthy neighborhood and has always worked to maintain those values. He is not content to sit back and
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passively watch our Island change, but rather is a true planner who thinks ahead and advocates for the solution that is best for all of us. He is a great team player who is willing to confront difficult issues and work with his colleagues to find the common ground and make those solutions a reality, assuring that our community is always a great place to live. For those who are not familiar with Benson, go to his website at http:// electbensonwong.com and his Facebook page at Benson Wong for City Council. See for yourself why Benson is the best choice for the job, and vote for him this election. Catherine and David Myre
Rich Erwin best for City Council, Pos. #6 I am a longtime Mercer Islander and had the privilege of working with Rich Erwin on the King County Chapter Board of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a charitable organization, for two-plus years. He was a tireless, dedicated and focused part of our team, bringing his experience, intelligence and ideas to each board meeting. He is a problem solver and an involved team member who works hard to get the job done right. I’m confident he will bring these same skills to the Mercer Island City Council. I support him in this election
and I hope other Islanders will join me. He will serve us well. Cindy Martin, Past President, EKC Chapter Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Erwin has vision I enthusiastically endorse Rich Erwin for Mercer Island City Council, Position #6. We have discussed several of his proposals, from how he could support the City Council plan for defeating I-90 tolling to his vision for a thriving Town Center better integrated with the community. I am impressed with the amount of research and data he has gathered on the expense of mitigating adverse impacts on the city and school district employees related to I-90 tolling. He has also demonstrated to me that he is deeply knowledgeable on land use issues and knows what building a thriving Town Center will require. He has proposed design modifications to make our parking garages more user-friendly. Very importantly to me, he promotes a productive partnership between the City Council and the school district. Finally, Rich is passionate about seeing our sustainability plan implemented and safeguarding our parks and open spaces. I am thoroughly convinced that he is ready to hit the ground running and will be a collaborative force on the City Council.
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Rich is no newcomer to Mercer Island civic leadership. His long and active history working on committees and initiatives, chairing the MI Design Commission, working to pass school bonds and serving on Debbie Bertlin’s campaign committee during her first run for City Council, has readied him for this next step. In addition, Rich has 26 years of experience at Boeing in engineering and information technology, which has provided valuable lessons in dealing with diverse opinions and constrained budgets. It takes time, drive and knowledge to be a really great City Council member. Rich’s demonstrated commitment to getting things done, as well as his knowledge, skills and readiness for the position, tell me he’s the person we need to elect to City Council. Carrie George
Erwin knows issues As seasoned 43-year residents of Mercer Island, we are supporting Rich Erwin in his bid for Mercer Island City Council Position #6 based on his consistently sound analysis of complex issues facing our community, his proposal of creative and well-conceived solutions for the dilemmas involved in these issues, and his extensive past experience in confronting and solving similar dilemmas in other venues. His 26 years in engineering and information technology at Boeing have served him well in dealing with the challenges, particularly in local land use issues, presented in his roles as member of the East Bellevue Community Council, where he needed to balance the needs and demands of developers and open space advocates, as financial director of the Thrivent East King County
charitable board, and in his current position as chair of the Mercer Island Design Commission, where he regularly oversees every major development project on the Island. In addition to his careful assessment of the wide range of challenges facing our community, Rich has identified several key issues: 1. The enormous complexity of financing our transportation infrastructure with the looming spectrum of tolling on I-90 has created heated debate and dissension with a hardening and polarization of positions. Though Rich has clearly expressed his opposition to I-90 tolling, he has wisely backed away from standing on the bridge with pitchforks and torches in favor of “working with our municipal neighbors, state and national leaders, and organizations whose interests we share,” thus using the existing structure of the Puget Sound Regional Council representing King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap counties, all of which are impacted by I-90 access. Rich meaningfully points out that he has “sat across the table” and worked with many of the key regional players who will be involved in negotiations over I-90 tolling. 2. Rich understands and appreciates the importance of creating an attractive and economically vibrant Mercer Island town center. His extensive experience mediating between creative developers and dedicated preservationists will be of great value in this effort. 3. He has stressed the need to address our overburdened parking situation, and his land use expertise will be very helpful. We are proud to support Rich Erwin for Mercer Island City Council Position #6.
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REPORTER The Mercer Island Reporter is seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. Primary coverage will be city government, schools and sports, and general assignment stories. Schedule may include s o m e eve n i n g a n d / o r weekend work. As a repor ter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover ; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web . The most highly valued traits are: commitment to community jour nalism and ever ything from short, brieftype stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfor table producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Minimum of one year of previous newspaper experience is required. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to: hreast@soundpublishing.com
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COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |
206-232-4600
To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com
OFF ISLAND HOMES
-SHORT SALE-
$169,900
Great investor opportunity in Kent! Upstairs features hardwoods and 2 bedrooms with a large living room and fireplace. Bsmt with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, 3/4 bath. #538923 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Ravenna
$459,000
3BR/2BA home. Master on main, hardwood floors, barreled ceilings, fireplace, crown molding and arched doorways. Fully fenced backyard with patio & fire pit #492137 James Shute 206-230-5421
New on Market
$645,000
Fabulous three-story 3570sf residence with front deck/and rear decks - partial lake views in lower Kennydale. 4BR/3.5BA. Contemporary tones; lg open spaces #546905 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
Seattle VIEW
$200,000
Int’l District
$220,000
One Bedroom in the heart of the City. Close to UW & all amenities. Bright w/ balcony, storage, parking & ROOF TOP VIEW DECK ! Full size washer /dryer in unit ! #541181 Barbara Bro 206-232-4600
Sophisticated 1 bedroom PLUS den quiet top floor unit with air conditioning! Handsome newer hardwood floors and carpet. Secured parking and storage. #528975
Floating Hm
Fun@Chico Beach $495,000
$475,000
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
Lk Forest Park
$664,950
HUGE duplex w/Lake views, use 75% of rental unit to qualify for your loan! Spacious 3br/3ba unit plus a 4Br/2.5ba 2nd unit. #513129 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557
Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Live the lifestyle you dream about.Award winning The Cottage Co.presents: 3+BR Green Built home w Dual Mstr Suites, inviting backyd, shared water. Bring Kayak! #542283 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Views & Privacy $739,000
West side of Lake Samm w/lake & mtn view. 3BR+ office. Could add more BRs easily. 3470SF. Impeccable condition. Light & gracious. Near shopping & Microsoft. #527572 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354
Kent Cul-de-Sac $264,000
Beautiful home recently remodeled w/ new hardwood floors, carpets & paint throughout. Cook’s kitchen w/Oak cabinetry, granite counters & newer appliances. #528733 Eric Huang 425-922-4368
Bothell BEST!
$498,950
If Time is important to you than you want to LIVE HERE... Close to 405 Exchange this Lovely Craftsman, located in a Pristine Gated Community can be yours! #540133 Barbara Bro 206-232-4600
Bellevue Towers
$824,000
Investor Opportunity. 5 year tenant in place. Includes one parking space & one rented space. Custom built-in closets, walls of windows. Concierge. Downtown Bellevue! #510628 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
-SHORT SALE-
$296,600
You must see this amazing 3-Level Auburn home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/ laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #334934 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
New on Market $499,000
Beautiful 4BR hm in “Vercello”. Brazilian cherry hdwds, natural cherry cabinetry in kitchen, granite tile counters, gas cooktop. Vaulted master w/fplc, 5 piece bath #544471 Eric Huang 425-922-4368
Opportunity!
$998,000
World class spectacular views sweep along the coastline. Luxurious gated retreat. Finest amenities. Panoramic views of the Ocean, Olympics, Long Beach Peninsula. #488288 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
VACANT LAND Mirrormont Lot
$55,000 Opportunity!
$348,000
North Bend Land
$63,000 Building Site
$398,000
North Bend
12.9 wooded ac. just off I90 at exit #31. Reduced; deeded easement for easy access. Lots of room, timber and space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
$150,000 Private Lane
Large residential building site in area of new/ remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views. All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundary. #143651 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414
$448,000
Mercer Island
$300,000
Dream Big!
$489,950
Just under an acre lot on a dead end street in Mirrormont. Water, power, gas in st. Lots of trees and wildlife, poss. views. #466515 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Enatai Awaits
$1,068,000
Beautiful 4BR/2.5 Bath. Lg master with 5 piece bth, open plan kitch w/granite counter tops. Close to Bellevue schools, shopping, beach and parks.#546580 Vicki Napoleone 206-790-5822 Eric Napoleone 206-747-7155
Newcastle
$1,599,000
Custom View Home. Interior Brazilian cherry hdwd, granite, travertine, slate, Italian tile, limestone, dual A/C, wrought iron railing & custom millwork throughout. #540309 Doug Shih 206-230-5364 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
Custom Estate
$1,235,000
Spectacular 2.5 acre estate with pool, ADU, sport court, poolhouse, year-round creek. Street of Dreams builder Gregerson Homes custom built this 2005 5BR home #457615 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
Warren Drive
$2,278,000
Lk Sammamish
$1,349,000
Revel in the tranquility & privacy of this thoughtfully designed wtft retreat. Contemporary style, stunning architectural elements: open spaces, rich woods. #520638 Chase Costello 206-999-4420
Seabeck
$3,750,000
Mt. Rainier sunsets. Under Construction - two master suites/total 4BR, 4.25BA. Joint use 175ft deep water pier/dock to be approved. Ready by end of year #542875
Unique mansion on 8 acres with 500 ft of prime waterfront. Old world charm, dramatic views. One of a kind opportunity! #525084
Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
9.5 ac close to North Bend and I-90 freeway. No access currently to it, hold for further development. Bounded on 2 sides by DNR . #158590 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Generous .48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. Convenient location. #295333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Tucked away building lot up private lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000sf building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
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
Stop looking for your dream home. Time to build instead! 21,000sf, pretty lake views, level pad, utilities in street. Build large or small, this is ready! #455555 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359
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206-232-4600
To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com
MERCER ISLAND HOMES
A RARE FIND!
$328,000
WOW! Bright spacious 4th floor 3BR 1440sf end unit. Panoramic View, gas fpl, washer/dryer in unit, lg view deck! Indoor Pool/Sauna + fitness/club rm! Pets OK. #541782 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240
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 Applcs 3 Pkg Spcs. #491241 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787
Want Perfect’n?
$1,169,000
Want view? Want neighborhood? Want indoor and outdoor spaces for everyone? Look no further because this is the home for you! New kit, baths. It’s ready! #529811 Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359
West Mercer
$739,000
Historic Home
$878,000
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 206-230-5351
◆ First Hill View $1,200,000
Rare gem you don’t want to miss! 1930’s charm on lovely 12,000+SF lot. Lake, mtns & city view! Fantastic nbrhd. North End w/Easy I-90 access. #547707 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377
Super Location
$758,000
Just Listed!
$788,000
$899,000
Mercerwood
$1,050,000
Shared Wtft
$1,125,000
$1,350,000
Parkwood Ridge
$1,490,000
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 206-230-5354 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377
North End View
Contemporary 4BR/2.75BA home filled w/light & lush views of Lake WA, Bellevue & Mts. Large, bright kitchen w/eating area opens to living room & deck. #538545 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
East Seattle
$1,299,950
JayMarc Homes presents The Positano! Three levels offer distinctive finishes,5 bdr,4 bth,Den/Office, spacious kitchen w/ granite and the right cook’s appliances #540081 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Classic & charming 4BR NW rambler on a stunning lot. Surrounded by serene gardens & level grassy play areas. Quiet, sought-after cul-de-sac. #542467 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445 Mary Yax 206-230-5454
Looking for a nice Big Home with some views on Mercer Island North end? You just found it! This 4700 sq. ft. daylight rambler features 6 bedrooms and mtn views #538876 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
First Hill
City, Lake & mtn views, completely renovated 2005, 2 master suites, formal liv & din+fam rm in kitchen+rec rm bsmtwalk to Lid Park & town -enter on 66th #483416 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270
Built by Buchan
$790,000
Down a lane, this 4BR/2.5BA traditional home features living rm, formal dining rm, family rm off kit w/eating space. Level yard, mid island location, 2 car garage. #535649 Molly Penny 206-230-5515
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
Stunning estate on one of the highest spots on MI Large home w/5BR & 4BA and all the popular rooms. The views of lake & mountain on this lg lot go forever #538902 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516
MEET OUR BROKERS
Betty Carleton
Best Buy S.F.!
$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
Italian Villa
$4,988,000
Magnificent northend-90 feet private wtft & dock, level yard; great rm & main floor master-5+bedrms, 5.5 baths, new exterior, roof, baths & much more! #496920
W Mercer
$1,499,998
SERENITY NOW in this NW Contemporary 4BR/3.25BA, 3 car garage & extra prkg pad, VIEW home! Lushly landscaped on 1/2 acre. Gourmet kitchen, 2 A/C units. #535920 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077
Gold Coast 60’ $2,968,750
Clean lines and walls of windows sets the stage for this 5BR/2.75BA home. Master suites on both floors offers flexibility. 60’ of wtft, 183’ dock & sandy beach! #514035 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
To view a list of all our open houses, visit cbbain.com/openhouses
Broker bettycarleton@cbbain.com Cell: 425-444-3507 For over 17 years I have been helping people all over Washington find their dream home through upsizing or downsizing. I also specialize in vacant land, premier homes, horse properties and homes suitable to the dedicated gardener. I am a member of the Maple Trails Garden Club, supporter of Seattle Opera, and past membership chair of the Northwest Saddlebred Association. Give me a call and I’ll help you realize your real estate dreams!
Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
Stop by our COLDWELL BANKER BAIN Mercer Island office for a Hot Sheet of New Listings, Sunday Open Houses or Sold Properties in your neighborhood!