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Results of the Nov. 5 General Election were not available by the Reporter’s Monday night deadline. For the latest information on Mercer Island City Council races and key state-wide initiatives, go to www.mi-reporter.com.
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From near and far, more than 300 donated money to City Council candidates
SJCC offers day camp for kids Nov. 11 Need a place for your children on holidays? The Stroum Jewish Community Center, at 3801 East Mercer Way offers full day or half day schools-out camps for holidays like Veteran’s Day. Cost is $50 for members or $60 for guests. For information go to www.sjcc.org.
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Sebastian, 7, and his sister, Alexandra, 5, fight the wind as they try to help their dad launch a kite at Mercerdale Park last Saturday morning. Wind gusts late Saturday morning reached 43 mph at Boeing Field.
Shop tomorrow, Nov. 7 at Island Books and benefit Mercer Island High School. Shop anytime throughout the day, just be sure to say you want to support your favorite high school. Twenty percent of those sales will be donated to the school. The Mercer Island High School PTSA will hold a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with special guests Principal Vicki Puckett and Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano.
Serious or silly, record requests cost money
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Just like any other public entity, the records of the Mercer Island School District are to be open to the public. Information about individual students and other personal data is protected, but the expenditures and dealings of the district, including the communications and deliberations of the school board, are subject to state public disclosure laws. These laws, defined within the Washington State Public Records Act RCW 42.56, support and enforce the public’s right to be
Schools and most government offices are closed. The film“Honor & Sacrifice: The Story of Roy Matsumoto” will be shown at 2 p.m, at Nisei Veterans Committee Hall,1212 South King Street in Seattle. Special speaker after film is Col. Michael S. Oshiki, MD. For more, go to at www.honordoc. com.
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document review cost $15,551 and staff time was charged at $9,213. While the amount may not seem extreme for many public agencies, for the Mercer Island School District, it meant more informed about what their gov- manpower was needed. “While the public has the right ernment is doing. For the first nine months of to access public information, the sheer volume and 2013, the impact of providMercer Island ing access to public School District records in the last year received just 24 has required the dispublic records trict to hire additional requests, staff,” said Dr. Gary including Plano, Superintendent one from the of Mercer Island Mercer Island School District. Reporter. Yet, Randy Bolerjack these requests Gary Plano was hired as the new resulted in MISD Superintendent communication coor7,900 pages or dinator for the School documents that were reviewed and processed District earlier this year. A large (reviewed for exempt informa- part of his role is to facilitate the tion that may infringe on a stu- district’s compliance with records dent or individual’s privacy) and requests. transmitted for a cost of $25,000. Of that amount, attorney fees for Records | Page 4
“The sheer volume and impact ... has required the district to hire additional staff.”
The five candidates running for a seat on the Mercer Island City Council have brought in a good amount of money. Including Council incumbent Tana Senn, who is running unopposed for her seat, the total amount raised by the campaigns is more than $92,000. Data from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) tracks who gives to state political campaigns, and most importantly, how much.
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Strategies 360 in Olympia. The city also retained law firm Calfo Harrigan Leyh and Eakes, should it seek consultation down the road, money allocated so far,” said explained Mayor Bassett. The city’s litigation counsel Mayor Bruce Bassett. “The is one layer of its I-90 Tolling council has to W o r k say ‘yes’ to go P l a n forward with formed in another chunk March of By Celina Kareiva of money.” this year, The four entito chalThe city of Mercer Island ties of the I-90 Noel Treat lenge the will soon tap out the money litigation counDeputy City Manager legality of set aside for an I-90 litigation sel include DC applying counsel. lobbyist Tim “We’re now at a point Punke, Seattle law firm K&L tolls to an interstate to cover where we’ve consumed the Gates and lobbying group the $1.4 billion gap in funding needed for the SR-520 project. A budget of $275,000 Mercer was authorized, almost all Island of which is from Mercer Island’s contingency budget, Volume 56, No. 45 except for $25,000 from the William Shaw, Publisher 3047 78th Ave S.E. #207 2012 General Fund savings. wshaw@soundpublishing.com Mercer Island, WA 98040 As of Oct. 31 a little more than $250,000 had been (206) 232-1215 Mary L. Grady, Editor used. Much of that money editor@mi-reporter.com Fax (206) 232-1284 has gone toward legal servicwww.mi-reporter.com Theres’a Baumann, Advertising es, specifically the environSubscriptions (253) 872-6610 tbaumann@mi-reporter.com mental study and federal law or circulation@mi-reporter.com work, for a price tag of nearly Celina Kareiva, Joseph Livarchik Advertising (206) 232-1215 $214,000. Local lobbying has Staff Writers Deadline 4 p.m. Thursday cost the city $25,000. At a Melanie Morgan, Production Classified (800) 388-2527 federal level about $10,000 Deadline 11 a.m. Monday has been expended. The The Mercer Island Reporter final $2,300 went toward DC Submissions and letters to the editor (USPS 339620) is published every can be sent to editor@mi-reporter.com or travel expenses. Wednesday by Sound Publishing, by calling (206) 232-1215. Inc. Second-class postage paid at “[That] money has Mercer Island, WA. Subscriptions: A Division of gone to attorneys, helping $39 per year. Postmaster: Send us through the state enviaddress changes to, 3047 78th Ave S.E. #207, Mercer Island, WA 98040. ronmental study process,
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advising us on what it looks like, writing a number of letters, advocating our position, looking at alternatives and at the impact of tolling,” explained incoming city manager Noel Treat. Though there is still money remaining in the city’s contingency fund, it is usually reserved for emergency use. Treat said the city may be able to use revenues from the general fund for this next phase of funding. City staff will seek council input at the city’s Nov. 18 meeting.
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JOIN OUR GROWING NUMBER OF “FRIENDS” WHO HAVE SHOWN THEIR SUPPORT FOR MERCER ISLAND SCHOOLS BY DONATING $500 OR MORE THIS SCHOOL YEAR. We cannot do it without YOU! Phone-A-Thon funds curriculum, textbooks, staff development, materials and programs, so all children reach their full potential.
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Our goal is to raise $440,800 by December 31st to benefit all students and their teachers. Mak & Lynn Abulhosn Michael Adler & Michelle Goldberg Jay & Adrien Agoado Scott Alderman Lindsay Anderson & Janet Piehl Jeffrey & Mary Anderson Torre Andrews & Dawn Bova Warren & Jill Ashton Phill Baber Thomas & Allison Bailey David & Cindy Baker John & Eva Banbury Ponciano & Aileen Bautista Kevin & Melissa Bay Todd & Paige Behrbaum Robert & Rita Bellitto Mike & Marie Bender David & Hilary Benson Marc & Marcy Berejka Brian & Deborah Bertlin Frederick Beuthel & Joanne Webster Steve Bi & Sihong Deng Greg & Stacy Bjarnason Nick & Kami Bohlinger Kai Bottomley & Penelope Livingston Michael & Jane Bove Michael & Sally Brick Charles & Lorie Brighton Jackie Brown & Alesia Pinney Vincent & Janet Bryan Richard & Elizabeth Buchan Fred & Monica Burnside Mark & Lisa Caputo Peter & Lisa Casterella Matt Cavanaugh & Anne Kusaka Hanson Char & Jennifer Sik Brad & Judy Chase Gerald & Joyce Chew Chen & Anita Chuck Bradley & Meara Clark Chris Cocks & Maya Davis Terry Coe & Lori Steager Coe Wilson & Susan Conn Mathew & Olga Cote Curtis & Sarah Cox Bill & C.C. Crenshaw Whit & Jessica Crump Kurt & Leslie Dammeier Huw Davis & Maryellen Johnson Justin Davis & Kaarina Aufranc Jeff & Nancy Davis Roger & Sandra Dean Stephan & Natalie Debray Mike & Laura Delman Pad & Julie Devine Eric & Holly Dillon Russell & Marion Dorer Barry & Jennifer Dougan David D’Souza & Linda Floyd Kenneth & Julie Duffie Dave & Carol Eckert Mitch Eide & Laurie Snyder Brian & Anne Emanuels
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Records | FROM 1 Bolerjack works part time. “Part of my role is to fulfill public records requests, including communicating with the requestors, coordinating the district staff necessary to gather the documents, working with our attorneys to redact legally protected information, scheduling the review of those documents and keeping a record of the documents the district has provided,” Bolerjack explained. Top requestors included Robin and Milton Wilt, who are suing the school district for discrimination by its response to their son’s complaints of harassment and discrimination from at least one fellow student. The student came to Islander Middle School in the fall of 2011 as a new student in the seventh grade. The parents of the student complained that the district did not
adequately address claims of racial slurs and related behavior involving their son, as required by state law. The outcome of the case is still pending. The student is still enrolled here. Next, a former Mercer Island High School student, Dylan Ma, filed seven records requests with the School District. Ma, a junior, filed his requests under a set of pseudonyms that included the name Robert T. Brown, Reimund Erhard and Eric Morrison. One person made two requests. The remaining nine requestors, including the Mercer Island Reporter, made one each. Two of the requests, including that of the Reporter, inquired as the to amount and nature of recent public records requests. The requests included the following:
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Youth and Family Services looking for helpers The City of Mercer Island Youth and Family Service Department (MIYFS) is recruiting sponsors for its annual holiday assistance program that provides gift cards to Island children and families in need. Sponsors are confidentially matched with a qualified Island family and asked to provide one gift card per child to help brighten the holiday season. "The need for family support on the Island remains high as many families
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hen Charlotte Steiner began work on her first children’s ‘Holiday Greetings’ issue for the Mercer Island Reporter in the fall of 1967, everything else at the Mercer Island Reporter ground to a halt. Wielding the phone, cigarette in hand, she coaxed, wheedled and demanded that Islander businesses sponsor a child’s handmade holiday drawing for the special section printed each December in the Reporter. She called everyone: Island business owners, the fire chief, the police chief, realtors, clergy, dry cleaners, dentists, plumbers, doctors, physical therapists, florists, pet stores, car dealers, roofers, hardware stores, candy stores, banks, bookstores, taverns and restaurants, landscapers and hair salons, pizza stores, furniture stores, clothing stores, gas stations and more. Mrs. Steiner rarely took no for an answer. “It was about the children,” she would remind the listener. The Holiday Greeting section of the Reporter has since become an Island tradition, a compilation of joyous holiday drawings gathered from eager elementary school children. The drawings, both fine and primitive, are always heartfelt. Every single one an expression of hope and joy and excitement for the holiday to come. Mrs. Steiner continued in her role for nearly 30 years, continuing her work from her bedroom at home even after she became ill. Proofs for ads and paperwork from the Reporter were delivered by hand to her home. But despite the challenges, Holiday Greetings flourished. After Mrs. Steiner died in early 2006, the time leading up to the holidays was never quite the same. Happily enough, Charlotte’s holiday mission was carried on for a few years by her daughter Annie. Today, Charlotte and Annie’s holiday legacy continues to live on, both on the Island and here at the Reporter. This year, we are preparing for our 46th issue of the Mercer Island Holiday Greetings. Our greatest hope is to print as many drawings as possible from our eager young artists. We hope you can help us deliver the biggest issue ever this year, stuffed with art from those who make the holidays a special time. We do it for the children and for Mrs. Steiner.
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“Start later. Everyone complains about being tired and no one gets enough sleep.” Johnny Vandervelden MIHS sophomore
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Answer the call and help provide the very best education for Island children The Mercer Island Schools Foundation’s annual Fall Phone-AThon is November 12th and 13th, when 150 volunteers will be calling homes throughout our community. Our Island community has always placed a high value on the role that a quality public education plays in the success of our children and our community. Your donations to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation are a driving force Robert and impetus behind Spalding the quality of our schools and community. You may have recently heard in the news that the state of Washington is beginning to restore educational funding due to the Washington Supreme Court “McCleary” decision. While this is a step in the right direction, the monies involved only begin to chip away at the structural problems with school funding over the past few years. If we want to ensure great education for our children, we must continue to provide local, community investment. Your support of local education levies, the Mercer Island Schools Foundation, as well as our local PTAs and booster clubs, provides opportunities for our children to go above and beyond basic education, allowing them to have a
great educational experience. The Fall Phone-A-Thon provides an opportunity for our community members to invest in every student, in every school, every day. Each donation, great or small, will fund truly superlative programs that are designated as priorities by the school district. Your participation this fall will have an impact on new curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, enrichment and fine arts programs, student support programs and professional development for our teachers. As a parent of two elementary-aged students, I see the impact that private donations make on the lives of our students and teachers every day. Bob Sagerson, a teacher at Mercer Island High School, states, “I have benefitted from the new math curriculum materials and through enrichment grants
which supplied geometry manipulatives to further students’ understanding.” From bigger items like new math and science and curriculum and materials to smaller items like teacher-directed projects in the classroom, your support allows the school district to teach to the full potential of all of our students. Great public education is a foundation of any community, especially one like ours. When your phone rings on November 12th or 13th, please answer the call! You can also make your donation online at www.mercerislandschoolsfoundation.com. Thank you for your support.
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Should the school day start later?
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“I agree [that school should start later]. I wouldn’t mind being on the elementary school schedule, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.” Monica wright MIHS senior
“It could help. There’s a lot of people in sports who practice before school, they’ll probably get better sleep.” Michael Frasier MIHS senior
“We should start later for middle and high school. They don’t get enough sleep for their brain to properly function.” Heather Yancey Mercer Island
“8 a.m. is fine. Starting later in the day is hard, then we don’t have to move too late in the afternoon.” Jeanne Cree Mercer Island
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BURGLARY: A 57 year-old Mercer Island man reported that a female suspect entered his apartment while he was in jail and stole $4,000 in cash, kept in a dresser in his bedroom.
TRAFFIC VIOLATION: A 52 yearold Des Moines man was arrested at 5 p.m. for driving while his license was suspended. He was processed and released.
THEFT: A 50 year-old female
suspect entered a store in the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street, around 4 p.m. on Sunday. She pried open the cash register and stole $380. ARREST: A 48 year-old Seattle man was arrested on a Mercer Island Municipal Court warrant and turned over to Mercer Island police. He was booked in Issaquah Jail.
Monday | 28 FORGERY: A 77 year-old man reported that someone had cashed fraudulent checks with his account and bank routing numbers for $450.
Tuesday | 29 THEFT: A 31 year-old Issaquah man reported that his locked bike was stolen from the Park and Ride. No evidence was found and a suspect is not known at this time. The theft happened sometime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The bike, a bright red Rockhopper with 29-inch wheels, was valued at $800.
THURSDAY | 31 ARREST: A 48 year-old
Federal Way man was pulled over for an equipment violation. Upon further investigation he was found to have an outstanding warrant for theft, was taken into custody and transported to King County Jail.
Margaret Jean Stanley (Nee Doty)
June 6, 1928 brought a very special person into the world, and October 23, 2013 brought her generous spirit to the great garden of heaven. How fitting that she was dancing at the Sun Valley Jazz Festival an hour before her stroke. Born to Leora Valentine and Lloyd W. Doty, in Champaign, Illinois, Margaret (Marge) grew up in West Seattle, attended the University of Washington, joined the Sigma Kappa sorority, where she met “the catch of Capitol Hill”, William Patrick Stanley. After working as an assistant to the Vice President of Seattle Gas Co. and at Boeing, her career switched to that of wife, mother of Laura, Susan, and Pattie, and volunteer. She taught Sunday School, was active in Ryther and the PTA, was a Camp Fire Girls and Head Start leader, as well as an art docent. Marge moved to Sun Valley in 1973 where she opened the “Sage Hen Gallery” in Ketchum, Idaho. She lived briefly in Winthrop, returning to Mercer Island in 1985. She loved Mt. Rainier, tennis, gardening, hiking, skiing, walking, baking, reading, doing crosswords, and cheering on her Sonics, Mariners, Huskies, Seahawks, and Islanders. Known as “Grandma Marge” to her preschool students, she taught for many years at Sunnybeam School on Mercer Island. She and her beloved companion, Charles (Chuck) Howe enjoyed their travels together, particularly as “Swallows” to Cowichan,Vancouver Isl., to play on grass tennis courts, as well as to Sun Valley as “Ancient Skiers.” Marge is predeceased by William Joseph Bonica, William Patrick Stanley, and Rod Kagan. Marge is survived by daughters Laura Stanley, Susan Stanley (Bob Kendrick), and Pattie Smith (Mickey), grandchildren Hans Martin Smith IV (Sarah), Anna Patterson (Chad), Ryan Smith (Jenni), Elizabeth Stanley (fiancé Daniel Frankel), and Sarah Stanley, great grandchildren Quin and Eldon Smith, Tommy and Riley Smith, and Enzo Patterson, sister Jane Rogge, brother Bob Doty (Susie), and many beloved nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be November 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Ryther or charity of choice. 909306
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Halloween truck fire on East Channel Bridge snarls I-90 traffic At 3:19 on Thursday, October 31, Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Seattle Fire Departments responded to a semi-truck fire in the East-bound lanes of I-90 on the East Channel Bridge. The driver of the semi was not aware of any problem until
alerted by a motorist seeing smoke and flames coming from the rear of the truck. The driver stopped and attempted to extinguish the fire, but was unsuccessful. The driver quickly disconnected the tractor from the trailer and moved away to a safe area. Firefighters responded to the incident as 911 calls were received. The fire quickly spread from the tires to the semi-trailer and its contents causing a large volume of smoke that
interrupted traffic flow in all lanes of I-90. Firefighters requested additional units from Bellevue and Seattle to assist. Arriving on the scene within minutes, Mercer Island Firefighters, with assistance from the Bellevue Fire Department were able to extinguish the fire in several minutes. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is mechanical / tire failure but is still under investigation by WSP.
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Michael R. Evanger
Michael R Evanger was born in Port Angeles, WA, and passed away September 27, 2013 at the Franciscan Hospice, University Place, WA. Michael was a friend to many, always ready to reach out to help those in need, and freely shared his skills and knowledge. He will be greatly missed by those he touched and loved. Michael is survived by his wife of 34 years, Caroline of Suquamish WA. His parents Robert and Virginia Evanger of Bothell WA, daughter Christina Duquette of Sterling VA; son and daughter-in-law David and Nicole Evanger, with grandchildren Ethan and Kaylee of Hayes VA. Michael is also survived by three brothers; Bert, Eric and Mark; one sister, Anna, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Utah and Colorado. Michael began his schooling in Port Angeles, moving with his family to Bothell where he graduated Bothell High School in 1970. Returning to Port Angeles, Michael studied Architectural Drafting at Peninsula College. His lifelong love of the outdoors blossomed during this time as Michael spent his free time hiking and climbing in the Olympic National Park or dirt biking in the forests above his home in Port Angeles. Michael worked as a master finish carpenter from Everett to Tacoma, Gig Harbor to Port Angeles leaving a legacy of beautiful homes, houseboats, condominiums, and many commercial projects in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton. A veteran of the US Marine Corps, Michael was Honorably Discharged in 1975 with the rank of Corporal. Michael enjoyed wood carving, fly fishing, photography, kayaking, sailing, and hiking/snow shoeing throughout Washington. He was a member of the Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse, and Kitsap Audubon Society. He was awarded for his wood carvings in the Kitsap County Woodcarvers annual shows. Burial is scheduled for December 6 at 1 pm, with honors, at the Mt Tahoma National Cemetery. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in Michaels name to: Make-a-Wish, Alaska & Washington, 811 1st Avenue, Suite#520, Seattle, WA 98104 (800-304-9476) 907887
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Marian Larsen Poirier
Former Mercer Island resident Marian Larsen Poirier, 87, passed away on October 24, 2013. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2013 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island. Marian was born in Seattle,Washington, on February 28, 1926 and grew up on Mercer Island. She graduated from Garfield High School and continued on to receive an associate’s degree from the University of Washington. Marian worked as a postal clerk for the Mercer Island Post Office for 25 years. She was also actively involved in the T.O.P.S. organization as well as President of her Homeowners association. Marian is survived by her sisters, Margaret Siebert (Martha’s Vineyard), Ruth Mary Close (Mercer Island), and Faith Hansen (Coupeville) as well as her brother Howland Larsen (West Virginia). Marian is also survived by her four sons,Wayne Poirier (Yuma, Arizona), Mike Poirier (Kent), Charles Poirier (Federal Way) and Steve Poirier (Sequim) as well as 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. 909150
28 charter schools proposed for state Reporter Staff
We're learning this week where Washington's first charter schools may open in 2014 and who may operate them. Nonprofit organizations had until last week to let the Washington Charter School Commission know if they intend to apply to run one of these publicly funded campuses. Full applications are due in a month. Just a few proposed schools are listed for Seattle. None in Mercer Island. By Oct. 25, twenty-eight groups had filed notices of intent with the state commission, and 3 additional groups had filed their notices with Spokane Public Schools. Initiative 1240, approved by the voters at the November 2012 general election, allows the authorization of a limited number of charter schools within the state’s public
Report says 75 sickened by recalled food last year Reporter Staff
A report released on Oct. 31, by the public interest group, WashPIRG, the Washington State Public Interest Research Group, states that there were 75 cases in Washington state of food-borne illnesses from recalled store products last year. According to a press release, the food-borne illness cases cost Washington $821,730, and cost an average of $11,086 to treat. The most recent outbreak of an antibiotic-resistant strain of Salmonella Heidelberg from tainted
school system. The initiative, codified as chapter 28A.710 RCW, limits the number of charter schools to 40 over a five year period, with no more than eight charter schools established per year. A “charter school” or “public charter school” is a public school governed by a charter school board and operated according to the terms of a charter school contract. A charter school applicant must be a non-profit corporation that has applied for tax-exempt status under section 501(c) (3) of the federal tax code. It may not be a religious or sectarian organization, and must meet all of the requirements for a public benefit non-profit corporation before it may receive any state funding as a public charter school. The proposals range from converting a small private school in Spokane Valley and launching a
chicken currently is up to 15 cases. The Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law by President Obama in January 2011, with strong support from consumer groups and public health groups. The law was designed to give the FDA new tools and new powers to protect consumers. However, the Act is still not being fully implemented and our foods remain unsafe. The group is calling for more money to investigate and support oversight of out food supply. “We need a food safety system that is fully funded and fully staffed so it can stop unsafe food from reaching our dinner tables,” said Chris Esh of WashPIRG. “We must
Ciro J. Giammona, Sr.
Ciro J. Giammona, Sr. was born October 14, 1926 in San Jose, CA; died October 9, 2013 on Mercer Island, WA. Survived by his children, Ciro Giammona (Eileen) and Maria Giammona (Brian Williamson); grandchildren, Ciro Shane, Wendy and Flynn; and a large and loving family. Preceded in death in 2007 by Evelyn, his loving wife of 53 years; and in 2004 by his son Joseph. Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 8th at 11AM at Saint Monica Catholic Church, 4301 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 5371, Seattle WA 98145, or to the charity of your choosing. 909340
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military academy for middle- and high-school-aged students in Grays Harbor, Mason and Thurston counties. In Yakima, there's one group designing a dual language -- English and Spanish -- elementary school and another proposing a campus with a curriculum focused on preparing at-risk high-schoolers for college. There also are people wanting charter schools in Enumclaw, Toppenish, and Sunnyside. Professional charter school management outfits want in as well with firms looking to bring their brand of educating to elementary and secondary students in Seattle and Tacoma starting in 2015. The applications due Nov. 22 must detail the proposed curriculum, budget and staffing as well as provide background on those who will serve on the school's board of directors. Just the Spokane School District has completed its application. Commissioners won't approve any charter schools until February 2014.
move away from the current reactive approach, where recalls happen after dangerous products have already made it into families’ kitchens, and focus on prevention.” For the full report and more information visit http://www.washpirgfoundation.org
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Where should transit go next? Sound Transit seeks input on long-range expansion options for regional transit Reporter Staff
Sound Transit wants to hear from residents about where regional high-capacity transit services should go following the completion of currently funded projects in 2023? Starting today, community members can help shape the regional transit system’s future by participating in Sound Transit’s Long-Range Plan update. Sound Transit has forecast that weekday ridership will grow from 100,000 today to approximately 350,000 in 2030. By 2035 approximately 30 percent more people are expected to live within the Puget Sound region than in 2010. In the coming months the Sound Transit Board will explore long-term options for expanding train and express bus services in response to rising demand and road congestion. “Updating the LongRange Plan will define the options for where regional transit can go beyond the projects and services voters have approved,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy. Voters in Central Puget Sound approved the formation of Sound Transit to develop a high-capacity transportation system for
Virginia Deupree Crumb
Virginia Deupree Crumb, born on Mercer Island to Carl Crumb and Jeanne Smoot Crumb, died of heart disease in Boston on August 28, 2013. Virginia began harp studies at age 10 with Lynne Palmer, then went on to study with Alice Chalifoux and Ann Hobson Pilot. Virginia held undergraduate degrees from Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University, and masters degrees in both harp performance and musicology from New England Conservatory of Music. Virginia played principal harp in the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Victoria Symphony (Canada). In addition to Hong Kong and Canada, she performed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and toured Europe with several ensembles. Virginia was a Tanglewood fellowship recipient and played at the Grand Teton Music Festival. Virginia performed regularly with New Hampshire Music Festival, Nashua Symphony, Springfield Symphony, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Waltham Symphony Orchestra, and Alea III. In 1994, she was a featured performer at the American Harp Society’s National Convention. She made numerous recordings of contemporary music. Virginia was on the music faculties of New England Conservatory, Milton Academy, and Emmanuel College. She was the former president of the Boston Chapter of the American Harp Society. Virginia is survived by her husband Robert Schwartz and her sister Martha Crumb. A memorial service for Virginia will be held at 11 AM on Saturday November 23, 2013 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island. 908695
the region, which is home to about 40 percent of the state’s residents. The LongRange Plan, last updated in 2005, is the vision for how the system should grow over many decades. Preparing a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to update the plan provides an opportunity to consider questions including: · Which corridors should be identified or reconfirmed as priorities for potential future light rail extensions? · Which corridors should be designated for potential high-capacity transit/bus rapid transit? · Should the region make more investments in commuter rail? · Where should the system provide improved parking facilities and access for pedestrians and bicyclists? The first step in the SEIS process, called scoping, gives the public, local jurisdictions and government agencies a chance to provide input on what potential changes to the current Long-Range Plan should be studied. Comments will also
help Sound Transit identify and consider potential alternatives and their effects on the environment. Sound Transit is seeking comments through November 25 in any of the following ways: • In person: Attend one of the public meetings listed below. • Online: Complete a survey at www.soundtransit.org/LongRangePlan • By email — send to LongRangePlan@ soundtransit.org • By mail — Sound Transit, Attn: James Irish, 401 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104 Public meetings • Seattle: 5:30-8 p.m Tuesday, Nov. 12, with a presentation at 6:15 p.m. Seattle University Campion Ballroom, 914 E. Jefferson St. • Seattle: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Union Station, 401 S. Jackson St. For more go to www. SoundTransit.org.
Marilyn (Kropf) Appel June 29, 1930 – October 20, 2013 Marilyn Appel, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Providence Mt. St. Vincent. Although she lived with Alzheimer’s disease for the last years of her life, her gracious spirit and soul prevailed. Born in Tacoma, Marilyn graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948 and the University of Washington in 1952 with a BA in Education. Marilyn was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. While attending UW, Marilyn met her future husband, Jim. They married in 1953 and became the proud parents of four beautiful daughters. During her teen years, Marilyn’s love for tennis became her greatest passion and hobby. She earned a position on the Lincoln High School boys’ varsity tennis team, becoming the first girl to play on a boys’ varsity sports team in the United States. At the UW, she played competitively and was the All-University tennis champion. In 2009, Marilyn was inducted into the Tacoma Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of her legacy as a trailblazer in women’s sports. Marilyn’s enthusiasm for tennis continued; she played competitively for the Mercer Island Country Club and the Seattle Tennis Club, served on the STC Archives Committee for 25 years, and passed on her experience through teaching and inspiring others with her skills and sportsmanship. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ethel Kropf, and brother, William Jr. She is survived by her husband Jim, Judy and Joel Siler, Jill and Jim Bowles, Jenny and Rick Redman, Janie and Rob Andrews, her sister Jean Anderson, her seven cherished grandchildren and a large extended family.We will all miss Marilyn’s warm personality and joyful laugh. A memorial Mass will be held for Marilyn, in the chapel at Providence Mt. St. Vincent, on Tuesday, November 12 at 9:30 a.m. In addition, we will have a celebration of Marilyn’s life on Wednesday, November 13th at the Seattle Tennis Club from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Remembrances may be sent to Providence Mt. St. Vincent, 4831 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98126 909358
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Community Forums set for Mercer Island Schools Ballot measures
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forums will be held at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center.
In February, Mercer Island voters will be asked to vote on two school ballot measures. The public is invited to community forums to learn about a school bond that will fix school overcrowding and a renewal of the school district's operating levy that funds teachers. The forums, sponsored by a citizen-led campaign supporting the measures, are an opportunity to get information about the proposals and ask questions with the campaign volunteers. Both
• 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 12 • 9:30 a.m., Thursday, November 14 Mercer Island has great schools but they are severely overcrowded and projections show the district will experience increasing enrollment for the foreseeable future. This year more than 700 students are in 34 portable classrooms. Overcrowded schools are impacting students' education: common areas are crowded and over scheduled; play space is constricted by portables; lunch times are compressed; and special events
are congested. The bond will build a new elementary school and expand the middle and high schools – every school will benefit by getting more space. In developing the bond, the school board listened to community feedback and acted: the cost is half the previous bond; it’s focused on fixing overcrowding; and it maintains and leverages the past improvements that were made to our schools. The four-year levy is a renewal levy for the one that was passed overwhelmingly by voters on Mercer Island in 2010. It funds 26 percent of our district general fund for educational programs and services, including nearly 100 teachers and staff. For more information: www.fixovercrowding.com
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ost of us take eating for granted. In fact, for many people, getting enough to eat is not the problem, getting too much is. It may be surprising to learn that there are over a half-million people right here in Western Washington who don’t get enough to eat on a daily basis. For children and adults living in or close to poverty, securing good, healthful food can be a real problem. That’s why Food Lifeline is so important to the Northwest. This efficient, non-profit organization is dedicated to helping end hunger in Western Washington. Food Lifeline works hard to make every bit of donated food and cash count. In 2012, Food Lifeline distributed over 36 million pounds of food, the equivalent of over 30 million meals. 95% of the food that Food Lifeline distributes is donated. Three of the programs that handle these donations are Seattle’s Table Program which is supplied by local restaurants and caterers who contribute prepared food, Produce for the People that collects fresh produce from wholesalers and retailers, and the Grocery Rescue Program that
collects products such as meat, dairy, fresh produce and baked goods from local grocery retailers. QFC participates in the Grocery Rescue Program year-round. QFC is proud to support Food Lifeline as our Charity of the Month in November and December. Through our “Bringing Hope to the Table” campaign we will be helping collect both food and cash donations that will assist in feeding thousands of hungry people during the cold winter months of the holiday season and for many months thereafter. Each year, QFC’s Bringing Hope to the Table campaign plays a crucial role in making sure that Food Lifeline has food items and assets to distribute food to hungry people through its many food banks, meal programs and its shelter network. There are many ways in which QFC customers can help support Bringing Hope to the Table. One way is to buy a pre-made bag of groceries for $10. These bags contain dry-good grocery items that Food Lifeline says its clients often request. You can also purchase food bank recommended items
and donate those in our donation bins. There will be items throughout the store marked with special tags to make it easy to know what to purchase and donate. QFC will also have $1 and $5 donation cards available at the checkstand as well as $10 virtual bag donation cards. Just hand the card to your checker and your donation
will be added to your order. The virtual bag donations get tallied and delivered to Food Lifeline as full cases of product. You can also donate your spare change into change jars available at your checkstand. Thank you for supporting QFC and Food Lifeline to help feed the hungry during the holiday season and beyond. Paid Adver tisement
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Campaign | FROM 1 In all, 459 separate donations were made to the campaigns for candidates running for the Mercer Island City Council. Not all, but most are Mercer Island residents. Others are co-workers, relatives and in one case, a union PAC. The donations range from a couple thousand dollars to just $30. Most give around $100. They include people who identify themselves as ‘housewife’ to ‘retired’ to CEO’ to ‘physician.’ There is a smattering of people who presently hold political office and those who have retired, including former Island mayors, Jim Horn and Elliott Newman and the former State Insurance Commissioner, Deborah Senn and others. Incumbent Councilman Dan Grausz, Pos. 2, has raised $11,450 through donations from 104 individuals. His top donor, with a contribution just filed on Nov. 3, is $900 from the O’Brien Group, the auto dealership group owned by Islander Michael O’Brien. Grausz is using $10,000 of his own money (half of that amount is listed as a loan) for his campaign. One of
the contributors includes the Twenty Four Eleven LLC, the group looking to develop the property at the base of S.E. 24th Street. Former State Rep. Marcie Maxwell gave $250, Councilmembers Debbie Bertlin and Tana Senn gave $50 each and Mayor Bruce Bassett, $100 to the campaign. Kevin Scheid, running against Mr. Grausz for Pos. 2, has brought in $23,800 from 116 donors. His top donors include Islanders James and Doris Cassan, owners of Dollar Development, the developers of the ‘The Mercer’ and other projects in the Town Center. They each contributed $900. Three others also donated $900 to the campaign. PDC data shows that Scheid has contributed $500 of his own money. City Councilmember Mike Cero donated $250. For Pos. 6, Rich Erwin has brought in $12,500 from supporters. His top contributor, listed as ATU COPE has donated $1,400 in two transactions. ATU COPE is the acronym for the Amalgamated Transit Union which according to its website is the “largest transit worker Political Action Committee in the United States. Erwin’s next highest contributors are
his parents, who live in Lebanon, Ind., who each donated $500 to his campaign. The 41st Legislative District Democrats gave $100. Benson Wong also vying for Council Pos. 6, has raised the most money with $25,780 from 132 contributors. Wong’s top contributors include eight partners at his Seattle law firm in the amounts of $900 and $500 each. One of those partners, Lynn Sarko contributed $2,000 to the campaign effort. State Rep. and Islander, Judy Clibborn donated $100. Tana Senn, running unopposed for her Council seat, Senn had 38 people contributed to her campaign for a total of $5,739, of which she herself contributed $300. Senn’s top contributors included five family members, the highest amount was $900 from a family member who is an attorney in Maryland. Mercer Island Mayor Bruce Bassett gave $100 to her campaign. Senn has also been appointed to fill the term of former State Rep. Maxwell who resigned her seat earlier this year.
State-wide property taxes inch up The Washington State Department of Revenue has released its annual report on property taxes and levies assessed by all taxing districts in the state. Among the highlights: · Property tax levies due in 2013 increased 2.3 percent to $9.5 billion. Property tax levies due this year in King County increased 3.3 percent. · The $210 million statewide increase included $33 million in property tax revenues stemming from new construction added to the tax rolls in 2012. · San Juan County in western Washington has the highest average assessed single family home property values in the state at $383,498.
· The county with the lowest average assessed single family home property values is Lincoln County in eastern Washington. There the average home property value is $61,777. · Pierce County has the highest average levy rate: $15.43 per $1,000 assessed value. Property taxes are made up of levies established by local taxing districts such as counties, cities, schools, libraries, fire districts, parks districts, hospitals and emergency medical services. County assessors determine a property’s value and calculate levy rates, and county treasurers collect and distribute the taxes to the taxing districts. They also collect the state property tax that is dedicated to supporting public schools. Property taxes are based on the value of property as of January 1 of each year.
Property taxes assessed in 2013 will be collected in 2014. Any new construction added in 2012 is reflected in the property taxes due in 2013. State and local school levies grew 3.3 percent to $5.3 billion in 2013. The proportion of levy dollars that goes to schools rose to 55.9 percent, a 0.6 percent increase. The state school levy is $1.935 billion (+1.8 percent over 2012). Local voter-approved levies increased 4.1 percent to $3.377 billion. The levies collected by counties increased 3 percent to $1.54 billion. County levies account for 16.2 percent of all property taxes. Cities’ levies increased to $1.26 billion, representing 13.2 percent share of property taxes. For more, go to dor.wa.gov/.
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Bell is third in state Best Bagger contest Reporter Staff
Carl Bell, of Mercer Island, placed third in the Washington Food Industry Association’s “Best Bagger State Championship” held October 22nd at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park in Spokane, Wash. Carl, a junior at Mercer Island High School, works as a courtesy clerk at QFC in Mercer Island and was chosen to represent the massive Northwest chain after three rounds of competition to reach the finals. Only one competitor per company is allowed. The State Finals gather Washington's top grocery baggers who have qualified to compete after multiround competitions within their own stores among employees. The carefully selected baggers who compete at the Best Bagger State Championship get a taste of the pressure the winner of
the high-speed event will face at nationals. David Tochinskiy of Evans, Wash., a courtesy clerk from Super 1 Foods (part of Rosauers Inc.) bagged the championship in the Washington State Best Bagger competition. Tochinskiy won against 10 other finalists from across the state for the $1,500 prize and an all-expense paid trip to compete at the national Best Bagger competition taking place in Las Vegas in February 2014. The annual national Best Bagger contest, sponsored by the National Grocer's Association is a competitive event that honors the best grocery baggers in the country. Contestants are judged on speed, proper bagging techniques, and customer service. Each contestant is graded on speed, technique, weight distribution, attitude and
Covenant Shores residents salute Edgar Silverio, ‘Man of Letters’ Reporter staff
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Mercer Island High School junior, Carl Bell, placed third at the Washington State Best Bagger contest held in Spokane on Oct. 22. With only three months of experience bagging, Bell was chosen to represent QFC stores statewide after three preliminary rounds of competition. He works at the North end QFC store on the Island. appearance. Contestant's bags are slit open after each
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iar hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” celebrating her favorite mail carrier’s faithfulness in doing his job in every season of the year no matter the weather conditions. R e v. Greg Asimakoupoulos, chaplain at The Shores, read a composition written for the occasion. It was entitled “A Tribute to a Man of Letters.” The poem began “You know Edgar Martinez. With Ichiro and Jay, he helped the Mariners back when our team knew how to play. You’ve heard of Edgar Bergen with those dummies on his lap. But there’s an Edgar we all love with mail stuffed in his pack.” Silverio was assigned his most recent route (that includes Covenant Shores)
round to reveal packing technique. Nothing inside should fall out. Other prizes awarded went to First Runner Up, Isaac Rushing of Metropolitan Market in West Seattle. Earlier this year, Washington state brought home the 2013 National Title when Andrew Borracchini of Metropolitan Markets won the championship and received $10,000.
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A standing-room only crowd of some 150 residents and staff at Covenant Shores paid tribute to retiring letter carrier Edgar Silverio last Wednesday. A brief program of tributes, original songs and humorous anecdotes had the Fellowship Hall alternating between laughter and tears. The sentiments shared left little doubt that this much-loved mailman had positively impacted the lives of the Island’s oldest retirement community. Bud Palmberg, longtime resident and former pastor of Evergreen Covenant Church, collaborated with his wife Donna performing a ballad that captured Edgar’s personable style. Joy Thomson, a more recent resident, wrote original lyrics to the famil-
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Residents and staff at Covenant Shores held a retirement party, complete with a custom cake in the shape of a letter, for long-time Island postal worker, Edgar Silverio.
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Letters | FROM 10 twelve years ago. The veteran carrier began delivering mail on Mercer Island, however, in 1983. As a result he has known many of the residents from their previous locations on the Island before they moved to the north end campus. “I know I promised that I would never deliver bills and third-class mail,” the slender immigrant from the Philippines said with a twinkle in his eye. “My aim was to be the purveyor of love letters and checks, but that wasn’t always the case.” As the microphone was passed for spontaneous tributes, person after person in the crowd recalled a similar scenario. Upon moving to their new residence at The Shores, they were delighted to discover their old mailman was their new mailman. What is more, Edgar called them by name and their old street number without batting an eye. “I guess I have an ability when it comes to remem-
bering those kinds of things,” Silverio admitted with a smile. “Often I think of the house number where they used to live before I think of a person’s name.” The idea for the campuswide reception began several weeks a g o w h e n it was d i s c ov ered that Silverio w a s going to Edgar Silverio retiring be retirletter carrier ing at the end of October. A few residents went to the administration suggesting a formal farewell. When word got out, the response was a nothing short of a groundswell. A large basket of cards and small gifts was presented to the guest of honor. One of the gifts was a season guest pass to Emerald Downs given by one of the residents who came to know Silverio’s love of horse
“My aim was to be the purveyor of love letters and checks.”
racing. Another was an autographed book written by one of the staff. Silverio was accompanied by his wife Beth and two of his three grown daughters as well as his two granddaughters. “I can honestly say,” Silverio said blinking back tears of emotion, “I have learned the most important lessons in my life since I began spending time delivering mail at Covenant Shores. The people here are amazing! Although I will no longer be delivering your mail, I know I’ll be back on a regular basis.” Tom Heywood, the Covenant Shores resident who emceed the reception, observed how remarkable it is that someone could be so unanimously appreciated just doing their job.
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Colleges already pitching to Island sophomore Girls’ volleyball heads to districts as second seed
By Joseph Livarchik
.400 average with junior jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com varsity. Competing with 11 Mercer Island sophomore Harrison returning seniors last Goonewardene may not season didn't allow for have his driver's license yet, much varsity time for but he knows where he'll be Goonewardene his freshman year. But that didn't going to college. A Mercer Island baseball stop him from gaining standout, Goonewardene notice during September's has made a verbal com- Can Am Futures Showcase mitment to attend the Tournament in Tacoma, University of Washington where he was named AllTournament co-MVP. on a baseball scholarship. Goonewardene O t h e r was also named schools he to the All was considTo u r n a m e n t ering were team during Oregon, August's Junior O r e g o n Northwest S t a t e , Championships Washington Harrison in Centralia, S t a t e , Goonewardene an event that Gonzaga, featured over S e at t l e 200 of the top Un i v e r s it y players from Washington, and Notre Dame. "I've always dreamed of Oregon and Idaho. Mercer Island baseball playing college baseball," coach Dominic Woody Goonewardene said. "I was very excited to find out it praised Goonewardene's work ethic, while also would come true." Goonewardene's father mentioning he hopes his Mike said he was very baseball players are able to happy and very surprised. apply their baseball goals He realized the process in life. Woody added the would begin, but thought soon-to-be Husky is in it'd take place over the next good company; there are four former Huskies on couple of years. "It's been a neat expe- the coaching staff, Coach rience, but man, it hap- Woody included. "It's interesting to hear pened fast," said Mike and see what the coachGoonewardene. Primarily a right-handed es have to say," said "They pitcher, Goonewardene Goonewardene. mentioned how good their also plays infield at third base, shortstop and first experience was [at UW] base. He's also a skilled bat- and how good the competer, who boasted a .580 bat- tition was in the Pac-12." Goonewardene lists ting average last year with the freshman team and a Carlos Beltran as his
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After splitting four sets of competitive volleyball between the top two teams in the KingCo conference, the Mercer Island volleyball team fell to Mount Si in their fifth set Saturday, losing 3-2 in the final round of the 3A KingCo Volleyball
tournament. The loss gives the Islanders the #2 seed from the KingCo conference, while the Wildcats take the top seed. It was a tough loss for the Islanders, who finished the regular season undefeated in KingCo conference play.
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Island baseball pitcher, Harrison Goonewardene, has already heard from college coaches. favorite hitter and Justin Verlander as his favorite pitcher. When asked, he said the player he resembles most is Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels, with his pitching motion and pitch selection. While he is already making college plans, Goonewardene hasn't lost sight of the year ahead of him. He said he hopes to work on his leadership skills, being a good team-
mate and helping others as he continues to work hard at competing and getting better. And he has high hopes for baseball season this year. "We have a very good team," Goonewardene said. "We have no reason not to have confidence toward the postseason and competing for the state tournament."
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Mercer Island’s Natalie Robinson (10) and Olivia Hughes (15) go up for a block against Mount Si High School on Nov. 2. The Islanders lost 3-2.
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Sports briefs Islanders fall to Bellevue head to playoffs Although it was a tough end to the regular season for Mercer Island on Friday, losing to first-place Bellevue 49-7, Mercer Island football will be in the playoffs. Finishing with a 4-3 conference record, the Islanders
tied with Juanita for the final playoff spot. Mercer Island owned the tiebreaker after beating the Rebels earlier in the season. The Islanders will face the Bonney Lake Panthers Saturday at Sunset Chev Stadium in Sumner at 7 p.m. The Panthers finished their season with a 4-1 conference record and an overall record of 4-5.
Islanders take 6th at USTA National Tennis Tournament.
Water Polo travels to California October was a big month for Mercer Island water polo. The Islanders traveled south to play in the San Diego Open October 24-27 to play amongst a highly competitive field of 40 teams. The Maroon squad finished 4-1 in the tournament, posting wins over West Hills, La Costa Canyon, Santa Fe Christian and Mar Vista. The Islanders only stumble was a first round loss to Ramona in OT. Then there was the double overtime thriller against Bellevue, with the Islanders beating the Wolverines 15-13 and handing Bellevue its first lost of the season. Mercer Island rounded out the month with a victory over Shorewood 16-9. Up next will be the Wild Card tournament for the Championship tournament, taking place Nov. 8 and 9.
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9th with a team score of 223. Junior Dylan Lesko advanced to the 3A WIAA state championships for Mercer Island by finishing in the top 20, placing 16th. He was followed by Nathan Cummings (33), Eric Schulz (60th), Nathan Gallatin (64th), Tiger McBurney (66th), Daniel Mayer (68th) and Teddy Larkin (71st). The girls team just missed making a state berth, placing fifth with a team score of 125. They were led by soph-
omore Alexa Bauman, who finished 14th. She was followed by Cecelia Rosenman (18), Linden Elggren (25), Sarah Bjarnason (42), Sydney Zeldes (43), Rachel Van Gelder (45), and Alida Scalzo (61). Bauman and Rosenman will compete in the state championships as well. The 3A WIAA state championships will be Saturday, Nov. 9 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.
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On Saturday, October 26, Islanders from left, Miji Suhr, Cameron Coe, and Melanie Lee, all Mercer Island High School students, helped their team, Robinswood 18U intermediate, take 6th place at the USTA 2013 Nationals Junior Tennis Tournament held in South Carolina.
After regulation ended with a 2-2 tie and two scoreless overtime periods, the Mercer Island girls soccer team edged Liberty in a shootout win 3-2 to advance to the second round of the 3A KingCo girls soccer championships. Kianna Chang, Jamie Mounger and Piper Casey all scored for Mercer Island, while goalkeeper Bella Johnson deflected two Liberty penalty kicks to preserve the win for the Islanders. It was an action-packed first half, as senior Michele Day scored within the first minute of the game for Mercer Island off an assist from Katie Rorem. Liberty answered with a goal in the 12th minute and again in the 20th minute to pull ahead 2-1. Namya Malik responded in the 25th minute, scoring off an assist from Stephanie Silke. The Islanders go to Bellevue next to compete for the top seed out of the KingCo tournament.
Cross-country season ends at District meet The Mercer Island crosscountry squads competed in the Sea King District 2 meet Thursday, Oct. 31 at Lake Sammamish State Park. Four teams from KingCo along with eight from the Metro league competed for four berths into the state meet to be held this week in Pasco, Wash. The Mercer Island boys cross country team finished
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Mercer Island senior Nathan Cummings competes at the Sea King District 2 meet Thursday, Oct. 31 at Lake Sammamish State Park. Cummings placed 33rd.
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MIVAL 2013 Holiday and Gift Show on now
Fine art such as this sculpted horse will be featured at the MIVAL Holiday Show at the Community and Events Center.
Celebrate the artistic talents of Mercer Island artists. The Mercer Island Visual Arts League Show is on now through Dec. 20 at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center at Mercer View, 8236 SE 24th St. For information, contact Seiko Konya at seikok-
onya@gmail.com, or 206 854-9110.
MI Preschool Association Toy Swap is Nov. 16 Every year, MIPA organizes a giant consignment sale of gently used toys, children’s clothes and equipment. So, clean out your closets and be a seller, and/ or come for the sale and pick up great bargains. Proceeds from the sale
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(35% of consignment sales and 100% of donations sales) go toward funding MIPA charities and operations. The event is set for 9 until 11 a.m., Saturday, November 16. The halfprice sale is from noon until 1 p.m. both at Islander Middle School 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Sale volunteers can shop the pre-sale on Friday night (there is a 5-item limit). MIPA members can shop early and enter at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday. See more information about the Toy Swap at: http://mipreschoolassociation.org/toyswap/. .
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Annual Ten Thousand Villages sale set for Nov. 22 at MIPC The Mercer Island Presbyterian Church is once again hosting a Ten Thousand Villages sale. Shop for unique, handmade gifts from around the world including fair trade items such as baskets, jewelry, crafts and other items from international artisans. The sale will be held at the courtyard at the church. For more information go to www.mipc.org.
Mercer Island School District
Highly Capable Nominations The 2014-2015 Highly Capable Program nomination window is now open for Mercer Island 2nd grade through 7th grade residents. Please visit the Mercer Island School District website for more details: www.mercerislandschools.org/hcp If you have any further questions, please email: Jan.Kentnor@mercerislandschools.org
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Mercer Island School District seeking volunteers The Mercer Island School District is seeking six to eight community members willing to commit time to provide design and development input to the architectural teams as the district moves forward with three overcrowding solutions. If interested, contact Dean Mack at dean.mack@mercerislandschools.org by Friday, November 8. Please include information regarding your qualifications and experience to be considered in the process.
www.mercerislandschools.org 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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THURSDAY | 7 Get Help Applying for Health Insurance: 1-5 p.m., Nov. 7, Mercer Island Community Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. The City’s Youth and Family Services Department has arranged enrollment workshops for any resident needing help applying for health insurance coverage under the new Affordable Health Care Act. Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon: 12-1:15 p.m., Nov. 7, Mercer Island Chamber, 7605 76th Ave. S.E. The Affordable Care Act, or Health Care Mandate is complicated. Kellis Borak, Island resident and attorney is the Human Resources Director at the non-profit Washington Employers Assn. She will address the main provisions of the ACA. Cost: $15/$20 for non-members. Register by calling 232-3404 or by emailing info@mercerislandchamberofcommerce. org. MIHS Island Books: Nov. 7, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave S.E. Join MIHS as it celebrates its long-time partnership and friendship with Island Books!
Shop throughout the day, be sure to tell them you are there to support your favorite high school. OR come to the PTSA Reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with special guests Principal Vicki Puckett and Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. Twenty percent of sales will be donated to MIHS. Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery “Inspiration Celebration”: 5-8 p.m., Nov. 7, Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery, 2836 78th Ave S.E. Thirty highly involved artists will show a full-to-the-brim gallery with their inspired and inspirational creations. Enjoy the festive, wonderful art offered. Start shopping now. Wellness Workshop - Fiber Boosting Tips, the Skinny on Fat: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 7, Mercer Island Community and event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. If you are like most parents, you want what’s best for your kids, but we all face the same dilemmas when it comes to healthy eating--picky eater, busy schedules, limited budgets. These workshops are designed to empower you to take control of your
family’s health. Parents will attend and walk away armed with practical and everyday simple solutions for a lifetime of improved health habits. Register by calling 275-7609. Cost: $34 for MI residents/$40 non-MI residents.
FRIDAY | 8 Island books Mercer island learning lab book fair: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Featuring a book fair to support local schools. A portion of every purchase will be donated to the sponsored institution. Adult Flag Football: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Nov. 8, South Mercer Playfields. Mercer Island Parks & Rec. and Comeback Sports have partnered up to offer these Flag Football Leagues. The non-contact game will feature 7 on 7 with 2-3 referees. Register at www. combackseattle.com.
SATURDAY | 9 SAT and ACT Practice Test: 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.
SUNDAY | 10 Diwali - The Festival of Lights: 5 p.m., Nov. 10, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3606 84th Ave S.E. Hosted by the Mercer Island South Asian Community.
Events | Upcoming Ten thousand villages: Nov. 22-25, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Purchase items that were made all over the world. Seniors thanksgiving lunch: 12-1 p.m. Nov. 21, Mercer Island Community & Events Center, 8236 SE 24th St. Join old and new friends for Thanksgiving lunch, including traditional favorites like roast turkey. Register for lunch and a ride at 275-7609, by Nov. 15. Cost: $5. Mercer island clergy association interfaith thanksgiving service:
Contact 206-275-1736. Torahthon 7: 9:30 a.m.12:15 p.m., Nov. 10. HerzlNer Tamid, 3700 East Mercer Way. At Torahthon, a Jewish wisdom symposium now in its 7th year, area rabbis, professors, and teachers present topics of special personal and professional interest to a broad spectrum of learners.
A wide range of courses are offered, focusing on identity/community, Israel studies, Jewish studies/history, social justice, and text study. For more information and to register, visit h-nt. org/torahthon or contact Rebecca Levy at 206-2328555 x207 or Rebecca@hnt.org.
7:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 27, United Methodist Church, 7070 SE 24th St. Come start the holiday in a meaningful way and join with family, friends and neighbors for an Island tradition of one hour of music and spoken word. Please bring a nonperishable food item as a donation for the Food Bank at Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. Hanukkah Cooking class: 6:30 p.m., Nov. 18, Stopsky’s Delicatessen, 3016 78th Ave SE. The head chef of Stopsky’s Delicatessen leads a hands-on cooking class, putting a new spin on classic Hanukkah dishes. This isn’t just a cooking
class; you’ll get appetizers, wine, and dinner – and you’ll leave with delicious recipes. RSVP at www.sjcc. org or contact Kim Lawson at KLawson@sjcc.org or 206-388-0823. Senior Community Hanukkah Celebration: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 21, Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 East Mercer Way. Join for a post-Hanukkah brunch of latkes, bagels, fruit, and more. SJCC Chief Operating Officer Renée Cohen-Goodwin will share inspirational Hanukkah insights and Herzl-Ner Tamid Cantor Brad Kurland will lead us in Hanukkah songs. Cost is $7; RSVP to Dana Azose at Danaa@ sjcc.org or 206-388-0836.
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16th Season • Mina Miller, Artistic Director
Until When? A concert to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
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World Premiere of Dance Commission and Works by Three Israeli Composers Cornish College of the Arts dancers unveil Pat Hon’s choreography to Israeli composer Betty Olivero’s klezmer-like suite from The Golem. Also Eugene Levitas’ song cycle Until When? sung in the original Hebrew with a dramatic reading in English by Kurt Beattie, Artistic Director of ACT Theater. Plus MOR’s stellar chamber ensemble in works by Ernest Bloch, Erwin Schulhoff and Marc Lavry.
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MONDAY | 11 SJCC - Full Day Schools Out Camps: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. When school’s out, the J is in! A variety of full and half-day camps are offered during school breaks. Each day features activities centered on a special theme, plus kids will swim, play in the gym, and enjoy arts and crafts. This date’s theme is “Spy Day.” Cost: $50 for members/$60 for guests.
friday | 15 Wine and Cheese Tasting: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Mercer Island Sister City Association, the Mercer Island Arts Council and Aljoya will host the hilarious spoof of James Bond films OSS 117: Le Caire, Nid d’Espions (OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies) – a French film with English subtitles - as part of this fall’s spy thriller series at Aljoya. Lance Rhodes, a featured scholar in the Humanities Washington’s Speakers
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Bureau, will provide introduction and post commentary. For more information call Carla Peterson, 2325354.
SATURDAY | 16 BAND together: 7:30-11:30 p.m., Nov. 16, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The Mercer Island Band Boosters are holding a fundraiser to help raise money to help pay for the MIHS marching band camp held each summer. Island band leader and musician, Dave Bentley will be swingin’ with special musical guest, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra on the bass trombone. Event is for adults only. Buy tickets at: misbb. wordpress.com/donate/ buy-tickets/.
TUESDAY | 19 Cercle Francophone French Conversation Evening: The Mercer Island Sister City Association will sponsor an informal French Conversation Evening for anybody who
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.
Special School Board Meeting Thursday November 7, 2013 MISD Board Room 4160 86th Ave SE 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Purpose: To discuss educationrelated issues with legislative representatives from District 41. The meeting is open to the public. No action will take place.
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wants to improve his/her French at the home of Beth Brennen on Mercer Island. The only “rule” is that we speak French. All levels of French are welcome. For more information and driving directions, contact Beth Brennen 232-7650 or Monica Howell 232-2983.
Events | Ongoing PJ Library Story Time: ongoing every Wednesday through Dec. 18, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way. Join Julie Warwick, PJ Library song leader and storyteller, for a story and playtime at the J. Operation Gratitude: ongoing through Nov. 7, David J. Weed Orthodontics, 2955 80th Ave. S.E. #101. Weed’s office is collecting excess Halloween candy that will be shipped to troops overseas. “Pixi sticks” not accepted. A note of support may be included with the candy. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery “Inspiration Celebration”: show is ongoing Nov. 7 through Dec. 22, Mercer Island
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Visual Arts League Gallery, 2836 78th Ave S.E. Thirty highly involved artists will show a full-to-the-brim gallery. Note: Thursday Dec. 5 has extended shopping hours 12-8 p.m. 2013 Letterboxing at Pioneer Park: ongoing through Oct. 31, Mercer Island Community Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. Hunters it is time to turn in your Clue Books! We will celebrate your success at the MI Open Space Conservancy Board meeting on November 21. You can turn your books into the Luther Burbank Park Admin. building or the MI Community & Event Center. www.playonmercer.com MI Parks & Recreation Beginning Irish Dance: ongoing every Monday starting Nov. 4 through Dec. 16; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. A fun and energetic dance! You will learn the art of Irish step dancing (reels & jigs) with traditional group dances, and creative choreography. Register by calling 206-275-7609 or at www.myparksandrecreation.com. Christmas in Seattle Gift and Gourmet Food
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North Bend
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Renton
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Lk Samm Views $739,000 West side of Lake Samm w / l a k e & m t n v i e w. Great light & pr ivacy. Real Estate for Sale 3BR+ office. Could easily Other Areas add more BRs. 3470SF. Auburn Impeccable condition. Auburn Near shops & Microsoft. $219,500 #527572 Great duplex investment Sarah Ford o p p o r t u n i t y. C l o s e t o 206-230-5354 d ow n t ow n s h o p s a n d busline. Both units have 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. #236628 Get noticed! Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Add art to your Jeffrey Costello classified ad 206-595-5709
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Lake Forest Park
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Seabeck
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Snoqualmie
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2 PLOTS $4,000 / both Located in Washington Memorial Park, in the Rock of Ages Garden. Lot A - 1 & 2. Private seller is negot 253-6309447. 2 PLOTS $4,000 / both Located in Washington Memorial Park, in the Rock of Ages Garden. Lot A - 1 & 2. Private seller is negot 253-6309447. Reach the readers the dailies miss. Call 800-388-2527 today to place your ad in the Classifieds. ( 2 ) P L OT S I N L a ke View Section #36 of Cypress Lawn Memor ial Park in Everett. Plots 3 and 4. Cemetery selling for $6,000 each. Will accept $5,000 or best offer. Call 360-923-0802 or 360-791-3670
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(2) SIDE BY SIDE Cemetery Plots in Seatac’s Washington Memor ial Park. Sundial Garden, Section 17, Block 53, Lot D, S p a c e s 1 a n d 2 . $2,200 negotiable for both. Contact Laurie at 440-748-4056
(2) SIDE BY SIDE plots In Sunset Hills Memorial Park. In sold out Lincoln 100 section, plot # 8 and #9. Prime location for easy access. Wonderful mountain views in one of the most highly sought after cemeteries in the Greater Seattle Area. $9,500 each; $14,500 as a pair. Call Steve Scott at 509-881-8897 2 side x side plots in Sunset Hills Memorial Park in the Garden of Prayer. Lot 133 space 7 & 8. Valued at $20,000/each. Will sell for $10,000 each or $18 for the pair. Owner will pay for transfer fee. Private seller, call (425)746-9416 BELLEVUE
2 CEMETERY PLOTS, Asking $8000 ea or both for $15,000. Located in t h e d e s i ra bl e S u n s e t H i l l s C e m e t e r y. We l l manicured Garden of Prayer. Lovely panoramic cityscape setting. Easy access, right off the road located in Lot 78, spaces 3 & 4. Owner pays transfer fee. Private seller. Shir ley at 509-674-5867. ONE SPACE Available in the Sought After “Garden of Rest” at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue. It is Space 8 in Lot 83 which is Beautifully Located. A Real Bargain at $7,600. Please contact Herb at hesta@frontier.com or call 503-624-9020
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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! $9,500 each or $17,500 for the pair. Call 360-474-9953 or 360631-4425 You’ll find everything you need in one website 24 hours a day 7 days a week: nw-ads.com.
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OFF ISLAND HOMES
-SHORT SALE- $285,000
3BR/3BA home in quiet nbrhd w/view. New septic in ‘07, 50yr roof installed ‘06, steel storm shutters & retractable awning over deck. This will go quickly! #507907 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Bothell BEST!
$488,000
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
West Seattle
$289,888
Lovely 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with full size washer/dryer, stainless steel appliances, rooftop deck with breathtaking views. 1 secured parking spot #557508 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeffrey Costello 206-595-5709
Fun@Chico Beach $495,000
Live the lifestyle you dream about. Award winning The Cottage Co. presents: 3+BR Green Built home w Dual Mstr Suites, inviting bkyd, shared water. Bring Kayak! #542283 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Monroe SS
$289,900
Comfortable 4BR/3.5BA home in pleasant Remington Heights community. Each bedroom has it’s own walk-in closet. Beautiful granite kitchen counter tops #459722 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Renton
$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
Ravenna
$439,000
Floating Hm
$475,000
Newcastle
$555,000
Capitol Hill
$613,609
3BR/2BA home. Master on main, hardwood floors, barrelled ceilings, fireplace, crown molding and arched doorways. Fully fenced backyard with patio & fire pit #492137 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Exquisite Stafford-built home in the coveted enclave of LaCrosse. The grand entry w/dramatic pillars showcase the sky-lit open stairway & 2nd story landing. #522354 Eric Huang 425-922-4368
New on Market
$625,000
Newcastle
4BR/3BA. Great kit, walk-in pantry, fam & din rm. 2nd flr mstr & bth w/jetted tub, 2 walk-in closets. 3 bds, bth, util rm & bonus. AC, hrdwds, near school/parks. #557428 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114
$638,000
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
West side of Lake Samm w/ lake & mtn view. Great light & privacy. 3BR+ office. Could easily add more BRs. 3470SF. Impeccable condition. Near shops & Microsoft. #527572 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354
Lk Sammamish
$1,349,000
Newcastle
$1,599,000
Warren Drive
Sunlight Beach
Fabulous three-story 3570 square foot 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
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
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
Lk Forest Park
$664,950
$2,278,000
Mt. Rainier sunsets. Under Construction two master suites/total 4 bedrooms, 4.25 baths. Joint use 175ft deep water pier/ dock to be approved. Ready by end of year #542875 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
Lk Samm Views $739,000
$3,250,000
Exceptional location w/90 taxable feet of wft + additional footage as property meanders around the point. 4BR/2.25BA, chefs kit, separate apt & sandy beach. #552862 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722
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
Off street townhouse w/superb finishes t/ out. Tastefully designed w/oak floors, French doors, Craftsman inspired Millwork. Luxurious master suite. 2BR/2.5BA #558303 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeff Costello 206-595-5709
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
Seabeck
$3,750,000
Unique mansion on 8 acres with 500 ft of prime waterfront. Old world charm, dramatic views. One of a kind opportunity! #525084 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
VACANT LAND Lynnwood
$99,995
Close to everything! Large .55 acre lot with great potential. #521939 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
North Bend Land
$150,000
12.9 wooded acres 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 425-445-3507 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
Mercer Island
$300,000 Opportunity!
Generous .48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. Convenient location. #295333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Mercer Island
$324,950 Building Site
This vacant lot is a dramatic site for your new home. Arch sketches are for a multi-story plan; 2 lvls above the main garage lvl, & one lower lvl basement #552677 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557
$348,000 Private Lane
Tucked away building lot up private lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Lg lot, 3000sf building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
$448,000
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
$398,000 Build in 2014!
$489,950
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
Get started now on planning your dream home! Break ground in the spring on this amazing 21,000sf property with lake views & privacy. Make it your own! #455555
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Lk WA Views!
$2,500,000
Large 7.46ac subdivision comprised of 17 single family residential lots located with in Bellevue. Great location with easy access to 405, and minutes from I-90. #387423 Doug Shih 206-230-5364
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MERCER ISLAND HOMES
West Side!
$550,000
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
AMAZING FIND
$868,000
WOW! Superb 4 bedroom west view rambler on coveted cul-de-sac near Elem+Middle schools, parks, s’end stores, Country Club! Many bonus extras; 1st time available! #561201 Natalie Malin 206-230-5422
West Mercer
$739,000
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
Shared Wtft
$1,125,000
Wonderful community called Appleton and shared waterfront. This 5BR/3.25BA home has hdwd flrs, open beam ceilings, fam rm, guest suite, gourmet kitchen. #519829 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294
Best Commute!
$758,000
Classic 3BR/2BA w/lovely gardens & partial city, lake & mtn view. Flat grassy yard. Western exposure. North End & Less than 10 minutes to Seattle. #524014 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Rare Gem!
$1,200,000
Western views & 1930’s charm on lovely 12,000+ SqFt lot. Fantastic First Hill. Don’t miss this! North End. City/Lake/ Mtn View. Easy I-90 access. #547707 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
North End View
$869,000
Contemporary 4BR/2.75BA filled w/light & lush views of Lake WA, Bellevue & Mts. 3520SF. Near walking trail that leads to Mercer town. Close to I-90 #538545 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
East Seattle
$1,249,950
JayMarc Homes presents The Positano! Three levels offer distinctive finishes, 5BR/4BA,Den/Office, spacious kitchen w/granite and the right cook’s appliances #540081 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Historic Home
$878,000
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
New on Market $1,398,000
Spacious 4500+sf, 5BR/4BA Contemporary on serene & private lot. Completely remodeled kit & baths with granite countertops. Master on main w/5pc bath #554900 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580
Offering global market exposure for our sellers and exclusive representation to our buyers Jaymarc Homes
$1,575,990
New Northend 3815sf, 5BR/4BA. Formal dining Office + lg bonus room. High end chefs kitchen w/Granite. Gorgeous mill work. Attention to detail throughout. #551915 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
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, bths & much more! #496920
Contact our office for more details: 206-232-4600 or mercerisland@cbbain.com
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OFF ISLAND HOMES
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$149,900
Great investor opportunity in Kent! Upstairs features hdwds and 2 bedrooms with a large living room and fireplace. Bsmt w/2 bedrooms, kitchen, 3/4 bath. #538923 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Snoqualmie
$235,000
Beautiful Aspen Village twnhme features 1385sqf, 2BR /2.5BA with endless views of Mt. Si and the Cascades. End unit with 9’ ceilings, large eat in kitchen. #559363 Heidi Melrose 425-802-8358 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
Seattle VIEW
$200,000
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
Snoqualmie
$245,000
Auburn
$219,500
Great duplex investment opportunity. Close to downtown shops and busline. Both units have 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. #236628 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeffrey Costello 206-595-5709
-SHORT SALE-
$279,900
Views galore! Features include vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, maple hardwoods and cabinets, ceramic tile counters in the kitchen. 2BR/2.5BA, 1377sf. #559433
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
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Galen has lived & worked on Mercer Island for 34 years where he and his wife, Kris, have raised 6 children. He has been serving his client’s real estate needs since 2004. Galen knows the area well and as a Broker/Realtor© has listed & sold a variety of residences & condos. His team works hard to provide personalized, customized service to get the job done to the satisfaction of their clients.
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