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Senn will run for Legislature
Signs of the times
Planning Commission meeting tonight The Mercer Island Planning Commission will discuss zoning for new school facilities at 7 p.m. in in the City Hall Council Chambers.
A campaign website has been set up for 41st District seat race
City-School district joint meeting is Thursday A special joint meeting between the MISD and the city will take place between 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday night. Topics on the agenda for the study session include the Mary Wayte Pool interlocal agreement and a construction projects update and schedule. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Ballots due Tuesday on Transit vote Don’t forget to vote in the April 22, Special Election. The single ballot issue, Prop. #1 asks voters if they support additional funding for county-wide transit services and for roads. To find out more, go to www. kingcounty.gov/elections.
Parent Edge to screen ‘Girls Rising’ film Island PTA organization, Parent Edge will show the film ‘Girls Rising’ that has become part of a global campaign ‘to educate and empower girls’ at 7 p.m., April 17 at Mercer Island High School. Tickets between $10 and $15, will be sold at the door.
Leap for Green is Sunday April 26 The City’s annual Earth Day Celebration is between noon and 4 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. There will be children’s activities, food and information and entertainment.
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Signs concerning everything from yard sales, to films, to fundraisers, to sporting events to political campaigns line the intersection of S.E. 40th Street and Island Crest Way on Sunday afternoon, April 13.
Transit vote will affect Islanders Island commuters worry that key transit routes may be eliminated By Mary L. Grady
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Don Cohen lives on the Southend. He has worked at a law firm in downtown Seattle for 30 years. He said he drove to work the first day — since then, he has taken the bus. Cohen said the hassle of driving and the expense of parking has kept him on the bus, most notably on Metro route 205 each day, leaving at either 6:15 or 6:50 a.m. from the South-end Shopping Center and returning to Mercer Island
between 4 and 6 p.m. It is what he prefers. “I am not a great lover of cars or driving,” he said. By riding the bus, he has come to know many people over the past 30 years. There is generally a core of people who ride, he explained. Over the years, they retire or move. It seems that the riders have gotten younger, he said. But no less caring. “We get visitors on the bus and they ask for help figuring out how to get to the high school or there are disabled riders, or new drivers. The riders are always willing to help,” he said. There have been adventures. One winter night, there was a problem with the transmission and everyone had to get off in the
dark, Cohen remembered. And one winter day, the driver decided to try driving down S.E. 24th Street. The bus skidded down the slippery hill. The community continues off the bus as well. When it snows or disaster strikes they often still ride together. After the I-90 bridge sank in 1990, they banded together and formed a carpool. “We know we are all in this together,” he said. It saddens Cohen to think of the routes being cancelled or eliminated. “The plans to cut service are inconsistent with the values of our county and city,” he said. “And it will encourage more driving.” But he said, the writing is on the wall. Changes are coming. Under the present plan by Metro, the 202 schedule will be combined with the 204. The trip up S.E. 24th street to the on-ramp off West Mercer Way will be eliminated.
Mercer Island City Councilmember Tana Senn has confirmed that she will run for State Representative for the 41st Legislative District. It is the position she held during the 2014 Legislative session this past winter. Senn, a Democrat, was appointed to the seat after incumbent Marcie Maxwell of Renton joined Governor Inslee’s staff as a senior policy advisor for education. Senn kept her seat on the Mercer Island City Council during the 60-day session. Senn has been a Mercer Island City Councilmember since her appointment to the post vacated by former city mayor, Jim Pearman, in 2012.
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Like other communities, City may charge fee for costly false alarms City Council considers new policy for false alarms
valuable money and time, so at its next meeting, council will revisit an ordinance to update its penalties and appeal process. Chapter 8.10 of Mercer Island City Code was enacted in 1999 and hasn't been amended in many years. The hope is that small changes will not only reduce the number of false alarms but encourage Islanders to register their systems so that police have another point of connection should there be an emergency.
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For the past three years, the Police Department has responded to an average of 858 false alarms per year. Of that number, approximately 300 are believed to be repeat offenders. False alarms cost the city
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At a first reading of the ordinance on March 31, Operations Commander Leslie Burns said that most false alarms are a user issue, a homeowner or family member who isn't familiar with the system. Islanders, many of whom employ service staff like nannies, gardeners and housekeepers, may not adequately teach new employees how to use an alarm system. Other times, it's a system malfunction.
But regardless of the cause, at $35 a call, last year's false alarms cost the city an estimated $41,000 in dispatch fees. Under the revisions, Islanders will get a “free pass” on their first false alarm, but be charged $50 a call from there on out. In most other cities, including Issaquah, Kirkland and Redmond, fines increase for repeat offenders. Revisions will also clar-
Plastic bag ban begins Tuesday
ers may choose whether or not to sell paper bags to customers, or absorb the cost. The new regulation is intended to reduce plastic litter and minimize harm to fish and animals. There are several exceptions to the ban that allows plastic bags for certain food items, such as bulk produce, meat or fish, prepared or take out foods and certain consumer goods.
False alarms cost the city $41,000 in 2013
Mercer Island's plastic bag ban takes effect next Tuesday, April 22, on Earth Day. Mercer Island City Council adopted an ordinance that bans single-use, plastic carry-out bags at retail stores. The ordinance is modeled after similar requirements adopted in many other Washington communities, but does not include a mandatory 5 cent pass-through charge on paper bags. Instead, retail-
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ify definitions, update the penalty schedule from six months to a year-long cycle and delete obsolete terms from the ordinance, like a reference to a false alarm user class that is no longer in operation. The appeal process would be amended so that repeat offenders could challenge their penalty by filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk. Another possible revision is an exemption for seniors 62 years and older, though not every councilmember agreed with the clause. Burns explained that it was
built in with the understanding that elderly may struggle with new technology. Councilmember Mike Cero took issue with the department's registration process, saying that the information—the emails, cellphones or alternate contact information for homeowners—could be dangerous in the wrong hands. The Council will hold a second reading on April 21.
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The often-rare, tiny-flowered Trillium was found growing on the Mercerdale hillside last week.
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TRANSIT | FROM 1 Cohen said that he would drive to the North-end Park-and-Ride if it came to that and jockey for a parking space along with everyone else, then grab a bus from there. It is confusing to regular riders that the 202 will essentially be eliminated in favor of the 204. "As for the 203/204, I don't know anyone who takes it," said rider W. Clark Powell. "It is our opinion that those poorly utilized routes should be canceled and replaced by routes on Mercer Island that are more heavily used. One of those routes (the 203) is used to service the area around Covenant Shores, City Hall, JCC, etc. Why couldn't the same thing be achieved by having I-90 buses take the East Mercer Way exit (as was done in years past)? I think we would see many more City employees take the bus since it would more than halve the travel time there.” Island resident, Gi Gi Altaras has been riding the 205 for about two years. She works at Swedish Hospital on Capitol Hill. "It is wonderful that it comes up to First Hill," she exclaims. "There are so many good things about the 205 beyond its convenience," she said. "I have gotten to know so many people. I would be very sad if it went away." Along with the professionals who ride the early buses, there are students. If the route, slated for cancellation, does go away, it would present a huge inconvenience to her and others who ride the bus to work within the medical community on Seattle's Pill Hill, or to the University of Washington. The proposed cancellation is puzzling, she said.
The bus is often full. In the late afternoon, the bus is packed. On the way home she sometimes has to stand. Without the bus, Altaras said that in order to get to work, she would take the bus downtown, then either walk up to Broadway or take another bus, but by first walking several blocks east and then waiting for another bus there. It would take a long time. The changes don't leave much incentive to use transit, she said. Now commuters will be forced to get back in their cars, says Altaras. Parking is hugely expensive she said, at least $12 a day in many lots. And it is scarce. "It would be such a loss, she said. "We don't want to be greedy - we are just glad for what we have now." Ann Rutledge is the director of kidney pancreas transplant services at Virginia Mason Medical Center. She has lived on the Island since 1989. She calls herself “a bus person.” She takes the 205 bus from the south end of the Island to work. "One of the best things about being a bus rider is that it puts boundaries on your day," she said. "You have to leave to catch your bus. You can't stay and work 12 hours a day." The abbreviated schedule of the 205 keeps rid-
‘Cares Oso Much’ fund reaches $21,000 on Friday
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Both fans and workers crowd the buses on the day of the Seahawks Super Bowl victory parade in downtown Seattle, February 5. Just before the parade started at 10 a.m., more than 400 people were waiting in line. Local buses such as the 203, above, may be eliminated if the transit measure before voters does not pass. ers on a strict schedule. "There are just a few runs in the morning," she said. And when the University of Washington is on break, there are less. She takes the bus home from Virginia Mason at either 4:10 or 5:50. On that route there are all kinds of riders - many medical people, students and people headed to work. There are unexpected pleasures, she said. It was actually fun, she said of the Seahawks parade when thousands of fans filled downtown Seattle. "It took an hour to get
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just a block or two on Boren Avenue," she said. "One rider jumped off the bus and ordered pizza." Being on the bus is an avenue for community building, she explained. "You listen and learn from others and end up getting involved." Rutledge said that some-
times the learning goes as far as to teach one another. She told a story of a young man at UW who was struggling with a subject. The student met a man who teaches at Seattle University who regularly tutored the student while on the bus.
Islander and businesswoman, Barb Hovsepian reports that the fund for the victims of the landslide in Oso, Wash., reached $21,410 last weekend. On Friday, the fund was just short of $20,000. “Late Friday afternoon, Eli Seidel, the Au Courant & The DEN Salon attendant on duty, heard we were only $34 away from $20,000,” said Hovsepian. “So he asked me to please take it out of his paycheck to get us to the $20,000 mark. So thanks to Eli, Mercer Island Cares Oso Much hit $20,000 on Day 11.” Before Eli put them over the mark, there were other contributions and actions that have continued to amaze organizers. “A woman who had read the story in the Mercer Island Reporter came in to the salon and gave $1,000,” Hovespian told the Reporter. Diane Larson, Owner of Mercer Island Florist,
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Learn. Act. Impact! An Earth Day Celebration for kids of all ages. Saturday, April 26, 2014 12-4pm Mercer Island Community & Event Center 8236 SE 24th St. 206-275-7609 www.mercergov.org Arts & Crafts Live entertainment! Super Cool Science Show 12:30pm Food Vendors Music with Nancy Stewart 2:30pm Solar Power Electric Vehicles Luther Wetland Walks Rain Gardens Master Gardeners Planting Project Goats Free reusable shopping bags to the first 250 attendees!
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Yes on Transit W
e say vote “yes” for Proposition 1 on the April 22 Special Election ballot due next Tuesday. Islanders who have yet to vote need to do so. Vote YES to use tax and vehicle fees for transportation improvements and funding to keep transit running in our county. The funding will keep bus routes going and will send money to the cities and to the county to fix roads. Those who oppose the measure say Metro has not been doing its job by trimming service on under-utilized routes or taking measures to reduce costs. Opponents point to the successful efforts of Pierce Transit in reducing costs while ridership increased. Sure, fine. But King County is not Pierce transit. And most of us do not have the ability, information or expertise to figure out what that means anyway. What they did and how they did it is not knowable to us. The best plan would be to give Metro two years of extra funding to clean things up. After that, they need to show progress or take the cuts. Many will say that nothing would happen. But this goes beyond the leadership of Metro. Punishing Metro will hurt working people. We must keep pushing toward a solution. In the meantime, cutting bus services while the region is on the cusp of a true economic upswing, is nonsensical. Low-income workers will have to find other ways to get to work or school which would likely involve longer commute times and will limit employment opportunities. Employers may need to subsidize either parking or other transportation options to find and keep good employees. Cutting Route 205, for instance, the route that many take to get to work within the medical mecca that is First Hill in Seattle, makes no sense whatsoever. It is not the doctors or the scientists who will be affected the most. It is the people who take care of the details that ensure the workings of these 24-7 communities. What will happen to Islanders? Many will be inconvenienced. But most will adapt and drive if they have to or even pay the exorbitant parking rates in Seattle. But more than likely they will take up more spaces in the already tight Park-and-Ride. Think about that.
‘Punishing Metro will hurt working people’
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“My church does a lot of baptisms on Easter.” BRIGITTE BOLERJACK Teacher Mercer Island
To the editor Rotary Run ‘graffiti’ on trails is unsightly The Mercer Island Rotary Club’s Half Marathon doesn’t make for a good neighbor. It’s one thing for a day to take over many of the City of Mercer Island’s streets for a half marathon, however, year after year event organizers riddle many of the north end of Mercer Island’s streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, intersections, bike trails and walking trails with enormous spray painted arrows on the ground to mark their routes. For many of us that utilize these city infrastructures, the left over arrows are a daily eye sore which we have to look at for weeks and months after the race -before the rain, sun and traffic wear the paint up. The City of Mercer Island sponsors the Rotary’s half marathon and the least the City could do is make sure the Rotary, its sponsors, and promoters leave our city in better shape than before they borrowed it. I have seen similar events use “caked” colored flour or lime that over a few short days washes away. Others use temporary signs to the sides of the run, and even some use removable stickers to mark runners route. To City staff; if you continue to allow, sponsor and or license such events, please make them clean up after they leave and in this case, make the Rotary come back and power wash their mess after they leave. And next year, make them find a better alternative than spraying graffiti everywhere! Ted A. Ritter
Transit ‘yes’ vote will not affect progress on state transportation package I could not disagree more strongly with the assertion in the letter by Tom Sulewski, (see next letter) that a Yes vote for Proposition 1 “would undercut momentum that exists in Olympia for a statewide transportation package.” Where does he see “momentum”? The Legislature has failed miserably to achieve any agreement, and is now on extended vacation. It is time the people stood up and did something if our elected representatives will not. I am an ex-Brit, so come from a country where it is well accepted that to have the public services we expect, we need to pay for them. Which means taxes. I am proud to be a United States citizen, but I am concerned that the majority of us want everything for nothing. Cutting public services is not the way to build a healthy society.
Syd Darlington, Bellevue
No on Prop #1 The Bellevue Chamber, along with other chambers of commerce in Washington, has advocated persistently for a statewide transportation package. Our businesses need bus transit service, but they also need investments in infrastructure and planned capital projects on SR-520, I-405, and I-90. Proposition 1 on the April 22 ballot would undercut momentum that exists in Olympia for a statewide transportation package. Proposition 1 partially props up bus transit needs in King County for the short term and undermines the long term transportation improvements Bellevue and the entire Eastside badly needs, namely the completion of SR-520 and funding for congestionrelieving capital projects on I-405. Prop 1 proposes a $60 annual vehicle
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Easter and Passover are this week. What will you be doing?
“We used to do an Easter egg hunt, now we get together with family.” EMILY ROBINSON Denise’s Parrot Place Ravenna
“We collect Easter eggs and do a family dinner.” RYAN CRONIC Student Mercer Island
“We’re going to grandma’s house.” KATIE DWYER Mother Mercer Island
“I’ll be in Vegas during Easter.” CARLA ARSE
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Yes on Prop #1 for transit and roads Voting YES on the Transportation Benefit District ballot measure is critical to preserving bus service, maintaining and improving Mercer Island roads and trails and avoiding worse traffic congestion. What is the cost/where will it go? The measure adds a $60 annual car fee and a 0.1 percent sales tax increase (from 9.5 to 9.6 percent). Since an existing $20 fee will lapse, the net increase is $40. Sixty percent of the revenue will pay for bus service and county roads with the balance distributed to cities. Mercer Island will receive $600,000 annually to fund roads and trails. What Island buses would be affected? If this measure loses, we could lose four existing bus routes (201, 203, 205 and 213), see cuts in 204 service and possibly face reductions in 550 service. How important are buses? Buses are used daily by thousands of people who work in our communities, offices and stores, by Islanders who go to events, shop or get services off Island, by children attending Island schools, and by many who cannot drive. Estimates are that rejection of the mea-
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sure means 30,000 more cars We have managed to make on our streets causing more ends meet aided in large part congestion on I-90 and else- by low recession construcwhere. tion costs and spending less What if the State eventu- year after year after adjusting ally passes a transportation for inflation. Costs are headpackage? ed up at the The measame time sure authothat we face rizes resciss i g n i f i c ant sion of the projects on new revenues the Mercers, if a State Island Crest package that Way and in meets county connection needs passes. with school Will This construction. measure Islanders also affect I-90 want safer tolling? bicycle and Bruce Bassett, Mayor and p e d e s t r i a n Absolutely Dan Grausz Deputy Mayor of not. and Mercer Island trails T h e neighborLegislature hood traffic must pass a revenue mea- calming projects. Without sure to fund the completion this measure, we expect that of the SR-520 Bridge plus Mercer Island will implebillions of dollars for other ment its own $20 car tab State highways. Even toll- fee starting in 2015 as there ing would require legislative will be insufficient monies action. Everything we hear to meet the expectations of from Olympia is that I-90 Islanders. tolling is off the table. We thank you for supportWhy Not Raise Bus Fares? ing this measure. Fares will continue to increase but raising them too Bruce Bassett and Dan much reduces bus ridership Grausz causing even greater operatMayor and Deputy Mayor ing losses and congestion as of the City of Mercer Island people instead use cars. Does Mercer Island need more money?
“Without this measure, we expect that Mercer Island will implement its own $20 car tab fee starting in 2015.”
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LETTER | FROM 5 fee and would increase the sales tax by 0.1 percent, raising the rate to 9.6 percent in many communities including Bellevue, the highest in the state. The vast majority of Eastside employees and employers commute to and from work, and places in-between, on I-405. In 2010, there were nearly 300,000 daily trips on I-405 between Bellevue and Renton. By 2030, that number will be more than 650,000. Proposition 1 does nothing to relieve congestion on I-405. Similarly, it won’t fund the completion of SR-520. Instead, it would take precious tax monies to maintain status quo bus service and administer only $3.48 million to Bellevue for transportation improvements.
matter), marijuana-infused products (foods and beverages), and marijuana concentrates (hash oil). It created a commercial marijuana industry mercialized, that will undoubtedly addictive advertise and promote substance its products vigorthat merits ously. Economists greater public predict that marijuana awarenessusage will follow the -marijuana. same “80/20 rule” Initiative seen with alcohol— 502 did more Bruce Bassett that 20 percent of than legalized users will purchase 80 the possession of certain amounts of marijuana (dried plant FORUM | PAGE 11 Our organization has voiced forceful support for the expansion of bus transit in Bellevue and throughout the I-405 corridor to help relieve congestion and connect the busiest employment centers of the Eastside. We continue to advocate for the construction of more Eastside park-andride facilities. Proposition 1 will not expand bus service in Bellevue nor construct any additional park-and-ride facilities. If Proposition 1 were to pass, registered car owners in Bellevue would contribute approximately $5.7 million in tax monies in 2015 but see no increase in bus service. Clearly the costs outweigh the benefits. The Bellevue Chamber supports raising the gas tax in order to fund infrastructure and capital improvements and pro-
vide local transit options, but the Chamber must oppose Proposition 1. An injection of revenue is badly needed to breathe life into aging Eastside transportation infrastructure, complete capital projects that will relieve congestion, and move employers, employees, and goods more easily throughout the entire Eastside. The proposed Proposition 1 tax increase does not expand bus service or construct additional park-and-ride facilities and jeopardizes a state transportation funding plan vital to our members. We urge a “no” vote on Proposition 1. Tom Sulewski Chair, Board of Directors for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.
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Police FRAUD: An Island man
received a phone call from a man claiming to be an IRS investigator. The caller told the reporting party that his social security number would be “locked up” until he received $1,000 in money order cards. He purchased cards at the North QFC and returned the call with money order numbers. FORGERY: An Island woman received a letter from the IRS about her tax return and refund. She found it suspicious, because she had not yet filed her tax return and the letter was addressed to her and somebody she does not know. She volunteered as an assistant teacher at St. Monica Parish from 2003 through 2006 and filled out personal information for a background check during that time. THEFT: An Island man reported two social security cards and three birth certificates stolen from his home on Brook Bay Road.
WEDNESDAY | 2 THEFT: A suspicious vehicle was found parked in the 8800 block of S.E. 44th St. with the driver’s window down, the glove box open and papers strewn across the front seat. The contents of that paperwork included mail from Mercer Island residents. One of the residents confirmed that nobody had permission to have or get their mail. The vehicle was discovered stolen out of SeaTac. PROPERTY FOUND: Around 10 p.m. on March 29, a bike was reported found at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. FRAUD: After losing her Bank of America card sometime between March 26 and 28, a 62-year-old Mercer Island woman reported its fraudulent use at the Shell station in the 7800 block of S.E. 28th St. THEFT: A Bellevue woman shopping at the North QFC reported her Samsung
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Note tablet, worth about $300, stolen from her cart on March 26. Police checked with QFC staff for surveillance but it was reportedly not working at the time.
THURSDAY | 3 THEFT: An elderly Island man was notified by the office of the Archbishop of St. Monica’s that his information, including his social security number, had been compromised. DUI: A 51-year-old Mercer Island man was stopped for driving over a cement lane divider, eastbound on S.E. 44th St., which is a westbound one-way road. Police report that the driver smelled strongly of intoxicants, wouldn’t answer questions and refused a BAC. The driver was arrested and processed. BURGLARY: A home in the 8200 block of S.E. 26th St. was entered through an unlocked sliding door in the back of the house. The homeowner reported a stolen Toshiba laptop, two missing car keys, a missing house key and a stolen Mercedes. One person was asleep downstairs when the crime was committed. The police couldn’t lift fingerprints from the scene and weren’t able to contact neighbors.
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Each month the Mercer Island Police department summarizes crime statistics and compares them against the same month, the year prior. Numbers tend to trend up, but for March of 2014 serious offenses were almost half that of 2013 numbers. There were 48 offenses, down from 91 this time last year. The bulk of those crimes, 24, were
a.m. on Saturday morning, an intoxicated subject said to be acting inappropriately in 7 Star Bar became aggressive when confronted by a bartender. The subject left without incident.
MONDAY | 7 FRAUD: A 50-year-old
Mercer Island woman reported a false tax return made in her name. She was notified by the IRS. ACCIDENT: At noon on Monday, in the 3800 block of East Mercer Way, the driver of a car traveling south on East Mercer Way dropped a can of soda on the floor, tried to pick it up and crossed over into oncoming traffic. The driver hit a tow truck carrying a third vehicle. Debris from the collision dented that third vehicle. TUESDAY | 8
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A Mercer Island woman reported to police that she suspected someone may have her personal information.
SATURDAY | 5 WARRANT ARREST: A 26-year-old Snoqualmie man was transported from King County Jail to SCORE on a Mercer Island warrant for $5,000. TRESPASSING: Around 12:19
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FRAUD: An Island man
received a letter from the IRS concerning his 2013 income tax filing. He said that he had not yet filed his tax return and so notified the IRS. FRAUD: A 77-year-old Island
cases of identity theft. There were two burglaries, 18 thefts and one car reported stolen. Despite the dip, there are still more crimes reported to date in 2014, than this time last year—149 compared to last year’s 119. Eighteen arrests were made in March and there were 1,067 calls for service, about the same as in 2013. March saw 215 vehicle citations and 12 accidents, of which three were hit and runs.
man received a letter from his employer suggesting that he check with the IRS about a fraudulent tax filing. He contacted the IRS and learned that a fraudulent filing had been made before he filed his own on March 10.
WEDNESDAY | 9 CAR PROWL: An Audi A4 parked in the 2200 block of 76th Ave. S.E. was prowled sometime between 6:30 and 9 p.m. The passenger front window was shattered and a pair of sunglasses was stolen. FRAUD: An unknown person filed a 1040-EZ with the IRS in the name of two Mercer Islanders and requested a direct deposit. The bank refused the deposit and sent the check to the two victims. They received the refund of $16,197 along with a Letter of Adjusted Refund from the IRS. The victim notified the IRS, banks and credit card agencies about the crime.
PUBLIC NOTICES PROPOSAL TO SURPLUS PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the City of Mercer Island is considering designating 2584 square feet of the south boundary of Clarke Beach Park at 7700 East Mercer Way as surplus property. Public comment will be taken on this proposal until 5pm on May 16, 2014. Questions and comments should be delivered to Paul West, Natural Resources Manager, at the address below or at paul.west@mercergov.org. The Mercer Island City Council will consider this proposal at the May 19, 2014 City Council meeting to be held at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 in
Council Chambers. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on April 16, 2014. #1030571.
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VFW hall starts work on Patriots Plaza By Celina Kareiva
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The Island’s VFW Hall, the Keewaydin Clubhouse, is undergoing a facelift complete with a new openair plaza and a freedom stone commemorating veterans passed. The plaza, comprised of bricks selling for $135 a piece, each bearing the name of a family member or fallen colleague, raised money for improvements to the hall. In May, the 370 bricks will be set, forming a half circle with new bronze flag poles. VFW Commander Frank Sorba said the proceeds will make the hall a more attractive destination for rentals and community activities.
“We hope to continue the restoration and renovation work we have thus far been able to accomplish on the exterior of the building, to the inside of the building,” said Sorba. He has made a special effort to revive the VFW Hall, which is typically only used by the chapter once a month for its meetings. Last spring the crew of “Deadliest Catch” filmed on site. We Seeks Design Associates, a Mercer Island-based company specializing in historic building renovation and restoration, is working with VFW to develop its interior renovation plans, so as to ensure that any work is in keeping with the 1920s era.
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Sandra “Sandee” Dee Whitaker
Sandra “Sandee” Dee Whitaker, a longtime resident of Mercer Island, died Wednesday the 9th of April 2014 at home, surrounded by those who loved her. Sandee was born in 1947 in Seattle, WA to Dr. Bert and Dee Banks. She attended elementary through high school at The Bush School and then continued her education, graduating from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Sandee loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Seattle Tennis Club, and the Sunset Club. Her friendships were long and deep. Her real love was her family, as was evident on her face every time she looked at her grandkids. She is survived by the love of her life, Bill Whitaker. Bill and Sandee met while lifeguarding at Groveland Park Beach on Mercer Island in 1968 and were married upon Bills return from Vietnam in 1970. They have two children, Corinne Whitaker Johanson and her family Bryan, Ainsley (11) and Mason (9), and Stacey Whitaker and her daughter Callie Corinne (4). She is also survived by her brothers, Larry and Peter Banks and their families. She is loved deeply and forever. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, P.O. Box 19023, Seattle WA 98109-1023. Checks may be made payable to SCCA with indication that they are in memory of Sandee Whitaker. Sandee will be laid to rest at Sunset Hills, the location where both her parents are at rest as well. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 1031501
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Developer says condos are not for everyone Island police to test Townhomes planned new patrol schedule for hillside will be 1,900 to 2,200 square feet By Celina Kareiva
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Two plots of land tucked behind Mercerdale Park and Farmer Insurance could be redeveloped into 18 townhouses, pending approval by the city. The plots, appraised at a total of $1.64 million, occupy about 1.18 acres combined and list as the owner Conner Homes of Trellis, LLC. On April 2 the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the two sideby-side properties, at 2960 and 2970 76th Ave. S.E. “This is a housing alternative that's not available,” says Alan Boecker of Conner Homes, who has himself lived on Mercer Island for the last seven years. “The condos in the Town Center are not for everyone. This is an inbetween solution.” Early renderings depict a triangular plot of townhomes, sectioned off
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from the roadway on 76th hill. A retaining wall at Ave. S.E. The three-story the end of the road would homes, designed by Seattle be augmented by sculpture firm Milbrandt Architects, work. would range in size from If the project advances 1,900 to 2,400 square feet as planned, it could break and would operate as ground as soon as June, “fee simple” town homes, leasing to its first residents meaning homeowners within the year. would have complete ownThe Pl anni ng ership of the Commission home and the will revisit land underthe project neath their at its meetunit. ing tonight, C onner pending Homes has completion property of a more throughdetailed out the area, geotechnical including analysis that Alan Boecker the Belmont will assess Connor Homes the risk of in Bellevue, Piper’s Bluff in building as Renton and the Blackstone the development is in a in Sammamish. In its appli- potential landslide area. cation packet, the project Though the two projects is described as an “upscale are different in nature, pretownhome community” liminary plans for a long with a “nature rich out- plat proposed at the site of door environment” with the Island’s iconic Coval landscape rooms, fire pits house — also featuring and seating areas. The let- 18 homes — was rejected ter also envisions a public- after neighbors raised conprivate partnership to help cerns about the precedent maintain and enhance the it would set for Island trailhead that runs south zoning and real estate. of the property. The devel- They also worried about oper plans to extend 76th the environmental impact Street partially down the given its proximity to steep
slopes, watercourses and the fact that more than 200 of the property’s 300 trees were expected to be razed in construction. No wetlands have been identified on site of the Conner Homes property but according to a consultant’s review, ten of its 31 trees would need to be removed to accommodate the proposed development. A letter signed by Larry Hamlin, president of Mercerdale Park Condominium, also expressed support for the project, stating that representatives of Conner Homes had met with residents, listened to their concerns about the evolution of the neighborhood and worked together to resolve them. Boecker explains as a resident of Mercer Island himself, he well understands the importance of consulting the community. “[We would never] push something through without being thoughtful and being a good neighbor...It's a process,” he said. “We're very involved with the community and we will be for a long time.”
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The Mercer Island Police Department began a trial period for a new scheduling experiment that will extend patrol shifts from an 8-and-ahalf to a 12-hour day, earlier this month. The pilot program will be in effect through December of 2015 when the Police Guild revisits its bargaining agreement. “We've been looking at different schedules, at how it looks for operations, for [officers'] home lives and everything. There was a group that got together and with our contract up for negotiation [this spring] this tends to be a topic that's talked about,” explained Operations Commander Dave Jokinen. Several other police departments on the Eastside use the 12-hour shift model, including the cities of Kirkland and Issaquah. The new schedule for patrol officers would oscillate between four days on and four days off and three days on and three days off. The day shift will begin at 6 a.m., with a night shift picking up where it leaves off at 6 p.m. Most of the city's police department lives offIsland and previously had a 6-day-a-week schedule, which was followed by three days off. “I remember work-
ing the patrol schedule, said Jokinen. “Six days becomes really long.” The new schedule may save the department in overtime costs and is expected to allow for more training during shifts. Jokinen said, even before the switch at the beginning of this month, it wasn't uncommon for officers to work more than their usual eight hours because of being pulled in by an incident. During a February council meeting, councilmembers asked how the efficacy of the new scheduling model would be tracked. Jokinen says they will run a paralell hypothetical old schedule on a monthly basis alongside the new one and check in regularly with officers. Only the department's patrol team will be impacted by the switch but another added benefit may be more officers on the street. Under the 12-hour shift, the department would now have four squads made of five officers. It formally had anywhere from a base of three to five officers with staggered days off. That irregularity was further complicated by training schedules. Now patrol will always be at full staff. “Officers really were looking for a scheduling change and I think it's a good thing [they] want to try different things and see how it works,” said Jokinen. “The officers seem to be motivated by it. It's good for their morale. It gets more officers on the street and the city is better for it.”
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Young Island artist to hold show at Island library Reporter Staff
Artist Victoria Yeh will show her work at the Mercer Island Library on April 20. Islander Yeh is a junior at Lakeside School in Seattle. Apologizing for the cliche, she says that she had a passion for art since she could hold a pencil. Yeh, whose abstract art appeared on the front page of the Mercer Island Reporter when she was in elementary school, credits she said, “helped me others for her growth as refine my creative thinkan artist and the ing and technikey support of cal skills.” Along her parents. with her teach“I am coners, she credits tinually inspired her friends as by my current helping her find teacher, artist and refine her Long Gao,” she artistic style. Her said. “His masfriends and feltery of every low members in medium and Victoria Yeh the Bellevue Art style is what I Museum Teen strive for.” Arts Council are always Last year, Yeh was a source of support and enrolled in the Rhode healthy competition, she Island School of Design's added. pre-college program. Yeh did the cover art for The teachers there, books by author Katherine
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p.m., on April 20, in the large meeting room at the Mercer Island Library.
Architect who shaped Island, Northwest, dies Architect Robert Hull, a founding partner of The Miller Hull Partnership, died April 8, due to complications related to a stroke he suffered in South Africa. He was 68. Hull, along with his business partner David Miller, led The Miller Hull Partnership to national prominence as a leader in the practice of Pacific Northwest regional
design. Along with several private residences on the Island, the firm designed the Mercer Island Community and Events Center, above,
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Do crows mourn their dead? Researcher aims to find out if crows hold ‘funerals’ for their dead By Mary L. Grady
editor@mi-reporter.com Kaeli Swift, a graduate of Mercer Island High School is a researcher at the University of Washington conducting research on the complex and fascinating world of corvids, a.k.a. crows. The social and smart creatures have been found to learn from their environment and adapt. What has also startled researchers is how they learn from humans. But there is a new twist. Their treatment of their dead. Swift and others have observed that when a crow dies, others gather around to vocalize and will place sticks and objects near the dead bird. Crows have also been seen trying to move a dead crow. Crows do not cannibalize their own or other birds, she said. Swift is now conducting a more formal study of these behaviors — some of which will take place on Mercer Island. She wants the community to know what is going on if they come across such a scene. And she is hoping that Islanders will pitch in to help with her project. Swift has nurtured her
passion for corvids ever since first reading about their complex social lives and intelligence in Bernd Heinrich’s “Mind of the Raven.” After graduating from Mercer Island High School in 2005, Swift went on to attend college at Willamette University where her advisor, Dr. David Craig, encouraged her passion. In 2012, Swift was awarded a highly competitive, $90,000 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship that has allowed her to begin graduate studies at the University of Washington. For its ability to have Swift on board, the university has waived her tuition while she earns a Ph.D. Swift is now part of the ground-breaking research on crows, or corvids conducted through the UW School of the Environment and Forest Science. She works with UW scientist and professor, John Marzluff. Marzluff has studied the effects of increasing urbanization on crows and their evolution. He has authored two books, and was the subject of a documentary shown on the PBS television show, “Nature,” in 2010. The film, “A Murder of Crows” was filmed in Seattle and focused on facial recognition by crows and their ability to pass on such information. Swift wants to accomplish more than a study on the birds — she hopes that
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people will understand and appreciate them more. “In general, we tend to think of birds as being rather 'stupid,’” she explained. "I feel a real drive to show people that intelligence comes in all shapes and sizes.” And often people dislike crows who can be quite disruptive and noisy. “Crows produce a lot of vitriol,” Swift said. Crow hunting is still common practice. Understanding the minds and behavior of these birds, may provide clues for nonlethal ways we can control crows, she continued. Swift said her study is looking specifically at the behavior of the birds when they find a body of another crow and how their use of a place changes after witnessing a funeral at a particular place. What has been observed beyond the placement of sticks and the vocalization of a group that might gather around a body, is that the crows may avoid such a place later. This could give important insight into how we can use effigies to deter problem roosts, she explained. Starting this month, Swift will be conducting experiments across the north and south side of the Island. People may be walking through Luther Burbank Park and notice a pile of Cheetos (their favorite food) and peanuts, Swift said. “That means I’m nearby, watching.” Swift is also hoping that substance abuse professionals on staff to offer assessment or referral to any Islander, regardless of age or income. The Washington Recovery Help Line offers 24-hour help for all substance abuse problems at 1 (866) 789-1511. CTC has substance abuse prevention professionals able to speak to Island individuals, families, or groups at no charge. I encourage all Islanders to make safe choices about the treatment and prevention of alcohol and marijuana addiction. And, to parents of teens coming of age in one of the world’s first legal marijuana marketplace I say: Please talk to your children now about the risks they face and the healthy choices they can make. Bruce Bassett is the mayor of Mercer Island.
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Crow facts Here are just five scientifically established traits of corvids a.k.a. crows. • They can count. If shown five pieces of food being hidden under cups, they’ll only turn over the number of cups necessary to get the 5 pieces. • They play. From barrel rolling down snow banks to “snow boarding,” play is regularly observed even in adult birds. • They recognize inequity. A recent study showed that if two birds both give a researcher a rock in an exchange for a treat, the bird being given a lower quality food will quit the game. • They make tools. New Caledonian Crows are known for their tool-making skills and problem-solving ability. • They pay attention. Whether it’s their facial recognition ability or their trick of dropping nuts on streets so that cars will break them open, they are learning about us.
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Eyeing their favorite food, Cheetos, crows gather in the Town Center for a snack. Islanders will help her in her research by helping fund this project. They are about one-third of the way to their goal, but still have a ways to go.
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Islanders beat Juanita, fall to Bothell Bothell ends threegame winning streak for Islanders By Joseph Livarchik
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Mercer Island’s Nate Schuler dribbles past Bellevue’s Bennett Bugbee Wednesday, April 9 at Bellevue High School (staff photo).
Mercer Island soccer tops Bellevue By Joseph Livarchik
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A couple nights after suffering its first KingCo loss to Mount Si, Mercer Island boys soccer bounced back with a 2-0 victory over rival Bellevue Wednesday, April 9 at Bellevue High School. The Islanders improved to 4-1-2 in the KingCo standings, which ties them for second place with Mount Si. “Rivalry games are always fun. Spring break is always interesting, you never know who’s going to show up,” said head coach Colin Rigby afterward, noting that due to spring break, both Bellevue and Mercer Island were missing players for Wednesday’s game. “It’s been a hectic week trying to put the pieces together, but overall, we’re very happy to
win here in Bellevue.” Mercer Island got on the board in the 25th minute after a goal that was credited to Benjamin Pirie, though from the sideline, it was difficult to see who managed to get the ball in the net. Rigby said whatever it was, the Islanders would take it, calling the goal a big momentum swing for his team. After taking a 1-0 lead into halftime, the Islanders came out aggressive in the second half, spending most of the half on Bellevue’s side of the field and attacking often with shots on goal. A strike by Sean Bender in the 59th minute gave the Islanders some extra breathing room on the Wolverines as they held on for the win. “We wanted to come out and establish ourselves in
the second half,” said Rigby of his team’s effort after halftime. “We made a few changes with our formation, made a few changes with our lineup, put in some speed and let [the players] do their thing.” Despite missing a few players, Rigby said overall, his team competed really well during their spring break. “We had a really unfortunate loss at Mount Si. They had maybe 3 shots all game and we lose 1-0. I understand that’s the sport of soccer, but I’m really quite upset about that loss. But tying Liberty and winning [at Bellevue], we’ll take it.” Next for Mercer Island will be a matchup with Sammamish at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Mercer Island High School.
After earning its thirdstraight KingCo win against Juanita on Friday, Mercer Island baseball fell to Bothell 9-0 Saturday, April 12 at Bothell High School, dropping the Islanders to 5-4 on the season. Heading into Saturday’s game, Mercer Island had a three-game winning streak going, with all wins coming against KingCo opponents. But the Cougars used a sixrun second inning to jump ahead early while allowing the Islanders only one hit to cruise to victory. It was a much different story the night before at Lee Johnson Field, as the Islanders beat Juanita 5-2, improving the Islanders to 3-1 in the KingCo standings. Starting pitcher Aidan Plummer, in his first start of the year, pitched a complete game to come away with the victory. “It’s exactly what we needed,” said coach Dominic Woody of Plummer’s performance after the game. “He came out there and threw strikes and held them in check. That was a great start. It set the tone for the day for us.” Plummer received plenty of help from the Islanders’ offense. After loading the bases in the third inning,
Mercer Island got on the board with a sacrifice fly from Keegan Ogard and an RBI single from Harrison Goonewardene to take a 2-0 lead. Mercer Island kept the offense going into the fourth, loading the bases again and getting two more runs. Juanita responded with a run in the bottom of the fourth inning, but didn’t score again until the game’s final inning. Michael Petrie went 2-3 and scored two runs for the Islanders, while Goonewardene went 2-4 with an RBI, Ogard was 1-3 with an RBI and Chris Lawler went 1-2, batting in a run and scoring another. Coming off of wins against Sammamish and Interlake after losing its
KingCo opener, Woody said it was important for his team to understand how thin the margins are in baseball. “In that last inning, [the lead] feels a lot more comfortable at 5-1 than it really is. As a manager, you’re thinking that’s one swing,” he said. “Sometimes it’s not always about what we do, but what the other team can’t do. You just have to put the pressure on them to get the opportunity to find out.” One big example that Woody noted came during last Wednesday’s win over Interlake, when the Islanders used a nine-run sixth inning to beat the Saints.
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Mercer Island’s Aidan Plummer pitched a complete game against Juanita Friday, April 11 as the Islanders earned its third-straight KingCo win.
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Islander boys lacrosse suffers first loss to defending Connecticut state champion By Mike McQuaid Special to the Reporter
After dispatching Joel Barlow and Xavier in its first two of three springbreak boys lacrosse games on the East Coast earlier in the week, Mercer Island boys lacrosse finally ran out of gas on Saturday, April 12, falling to defending Connecticut Class M state champion Wilton High School 15–12 in Wilton, Conn. For the previously undefeated Islanders, it was its first
loss since dropping last spring’s Washington state title game to Bellevue. Struggling from the start, the Islanders fell behind 4–0 before responding with a pair of goals scored by Brett Bottomley. The Islanders would only score once more in the opening half as Wilton pulled away for a 9–3 lead at the intermission. In the third, Wilton struck first, extending its lead to seven goals before the Islanders worked its
way back into the contest on a Cooper Johnson goal late in the game. With its deficit cut to three goals at 12–9, Mercer Island gave up another two before Kiernan Coles took a Bottomley pass on an extra man opportunity to make it 15–10. The Islander would score two more, but were unable to overcome the Wilton squad. Mercer Island (12-1-0) next faces Bainbridge (4-40) at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Bainbridge High School.
BASEBALL | FROM 14 “We were up 1-0, and then at the end of that halfinning, it’s 2-1 after giving them a couple of runs
BY THE NUMBERS BASEBALL Monday, April 7 Mercer Island 7, Sammamish 1 SAMM – 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 – 1 MI – 0 1 0 5 1 0 x – 7 Mercer Island – Michael Petrie 2-2, 2 runs, RBI; Jake Stenberg 2-4, RBI; Harrison Goonewardene 1-3, run, 2 RBIs, Zach Rothenberg 1-4, run, 2B. Wednesday, April 9 Mercer Island 10, Interlake 2 INT – 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 – 2 MI – 0 0 0 1 0 9 x – 10 Mercer Island – Noah Hsue 2-4, run, 2 RBIs; Harrison Goonewardene 1-4, 2 runs, RBI, 2B; Keegan Ogard 1-3, RBI, 2B; Chris Lawler 1-3, run, RBI; Jake Stenberg 1-3, run, RBI. Friday, April 11 Mercer Island 5, Juanita 2
Above, Mercer Island sophomore Victoria Gersch takes to the winner’s podium after winning the 400 meter dash at the Tiger Invitational Saturday, April 12 in South Pasadena (Anna Vu / Contributed photo). Right, Gersch poses with her medals from winning the 200 and 400 meter dash and placing third in the 100 meter Dash for Rising Stars (Kathy Gersch / Contributed photo).
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 | Page 15 and making three errors. Then we answered back with nine runs. It says a lot about our character and how we’re going to go about our business.”
Mercer Island will take on Mount Si at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Island Crest Park.
MI – 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 – 5 JUA – 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 – 2 Mercer Island – Michael Petrie 2-3, 2 runs; Harrison Goonewardene 2-4, RBI; Keegan Ogard 1-3, RBI; Chris Lawler 1-2, run, RBI.
Xavier – 5 Mercer Island – No scoring available.
Saturday April, 12 Bothell 9, Mercer Island 0 MI – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 BOTH – 0 6 0 1 2 0 x – 9 Mercer Island – No scoring available. BOYS LACROSSE Wednesday, April 9 Mercer Island 12, Joel Barlow (Conn.) 10 Mercer Island – 12 Joel Barlow – 10 Mercer Island – No scoring available. Friday, April 11 Mercer Island 13, Xavier (Conn.) 5 Mercer Island – 13
Saturday, April 12 Wilton (Conn.) 15, Mercer Island 12 Mercer Island – 12 Wilton– 15 Mercer Island – No scoring available. BOYS SOCCER Monday, April 7 Mount Si 1, Mercer Island 0 Mount Si – Connor Williams (Jake Turpin) 30:00; Bruce Corrie shutout. Wednesday, April 9 Mercer Island 2, Bellevue 0 Mercer Island – Benjamin Pirie (un) 25:00; Sean Bender (Benjamin Pirie) 59:00; Tate Crenshaw shutout; Matthew LeProwse shutout.
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THURSDAY | 17 ‘GIRL RISING’: 7-8:30 p.m. Apr. 17, Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. ‘Girl Rising,’ is a film that tells the stories of nine girls from around the world. Born into unforgiving circumstances, these remarkable girls push past limits. $5 for Mercer Island PTA members; $10 for non-PTA members. For more information, visit www.miparentedge.org. MERCER ISLAND RADIO OPERATOR MEETING: 7 p.m., Apr. 17, Main
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Hopeful Easter egg hunters line up before the annual Easter Egg hunt held by the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation each year at Mercerdale Park. This year’s hunt is set for Saturday, April 19. p.m., Apr. 22. The Mercer (206) 236-3537 2014 SJCC Ninth Annual Circle driving directions, contact Island Sister City Association of Friends Luncheon will recBeth Brennen 232-7650 or will sponsor an informal WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND ognize Stan Rosen as the 2014 Monica Howell 232-2983. French conversation evening DROP-IN TO LEARN ABOUT Samuel and Althea Stroum for anybody who wants to E-BOOKS: 11:30 a.m., Apr. 16, 7 Spirit of Inspiration Honoree. improve his/her French at the p.m., Apr. 23. Get started with For information and tickets, home of Beth Brennen on KCLS eBooks. Bring your tabgo to www.sjcc.org. Mercer Island. The only “rule” CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LUNCHEON: let, eReader, or phone to ask is that we speak French. All TOWN HALL MEETING - DRINKING, 11:30 a.m. registration and questions about downloading DRUGS AND THE TRANSITION TO levels of French are welcome. 12-1 p.m. lunch, Apr. 24, SJCC, from the library’s growing COLLEGE: 7-8:30 p.m., Apr. 24, For more information and 3801 East Mercer Way. The catalogue of titles. Mercer Island Community and OPERA PREVIEW - THE TALES Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th OF HOFFMAN: 7 p.m., Apr. 23. St. Everything parents need By the mid-1870s Jacques to know before sending their Offenbach’s career as “The kid to college, hosted by Dr. King of Operetta” was over. Jason KIlmer of the University Mercer Island School District Yet he wanted to write a fullof Washington. Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at length “real opera” before he Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. OPEN BOOK CLUB: 7:30 p.m., Apr. died. The result was “Tales of Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every 24, Island Books, 3014 78th Hoffman,” a three-act fanmonth. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Ave. S.E. Island Book’s Open tasy opera. Sponsored by the Book Club meets the last Friends of the Mercer Island Thursday of every month. This Library. Regular School Board Meeting month’s choice is ‘Life After CHILDREN Thursday, April 17, 2014 Life’ by Katie Atkinson. MI SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION CERCLE FRANCOPHONE FRENCH CONVERSATION EVENING: 7-9
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3:30 p.m. Call to order the regular meeting of the Board, then recess to a closed exempt session pursuant to RCW.42.30.140(4)(a) for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and professional negotiations issues 5:00 p.m. Convene joint meeting with Mercer Island City Council
Establishment of Agenda for Study Session with Mercer Island City Council • Mary Wayte Pool Interlocal Agreement • Construction projects update & schedule • Task Force for Youth Concerns 7:00 p.m. Convene the Regular Meeting of the Board Work and Deliberation (action may be taken) • Partial Governance Process Monitoring - Board Policy 1800 OE-11: Facilities & Capital Assets s Bus lot reconfiguration and pathways - Curriculum adoption s Robotics (1st reading) s Second Step Social Skills Curriculum (1st reading) - EV stations agreement - Board Policy 1400: Board Meetings – 2014/15 Board Calendar - Board Policy 2190: Highly Capable Program (1st reading) • Full Governance Process Monitoring - Board Policy 1800 OE-7: Financial Administration (Level 1)
EVENTS | ONGOING MIVAL SMALL FORMAT ART SHOW:
ongoing through April 27. 12-6 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, 12-4 p.m., Sundays, Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. More than 70 artists from throughout the region and out of state can be viewed at the MIVAL Gallery during the month of April. Artists will be present periodically throughout the month. More information: www.MIVAL.org.
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EVENTS | UPCOMING MIPA’S CIRCUS: 10-2 p.m., Apr. 26, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. The Mercer Island Preschool Association is calling all toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners! The Circus is on its way at Mercer Island High School, featuring pony rides, Dizzy’s Tumble Bus, bouncy houses, face-painting, cupcake walks, carnival games and more. Free event. For more information, visit www. mipreschoolassociation. org/mipa-events/circus. LEAP FOR GREEN FAMILY SUSTAINABILITY FAIR: 12-4
p.m., Apr. 26, Mercer Island Community & Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Learn. Act. Impact! Join us for this fun-filled day of children’s activities, entertainment, food and information on how everyone can learn, act and impact sustainability in the community. Free event. For more information, contact Diane Mortenson at Diane. Mortenson@mercergov.org. MEDICATION TAKE BACK DAY:
10-2 p.m. Apr. 26, Mercer Island City Hall, 9611 S.E.
36th St. Bring unwanted or unused and expired prescription medications to City Hall to safely dispose of them. The bins will be located near the Police Station. If you have questions, call Sharon Broz at 275-7743. MI SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION SOIREE GOURMET DINNER: 6:30 p.m., May 3. A
gourmet, French-inspired four-course feast with paired wined to be held at Kaspar’s in Seattle. Community members are invited and encouraged to join us. For tickets or more information, contact Linda Todd at 232-4570 or visit www.brownpapertickets. com/event/593568. SPIRITUALITY AND ETERNAL LIFE TALK: 7:30 p.m., May 5,
Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. Aging, and all the things associated with it, is a leading topic today. International speaker Mark Swinney asks, “Could it be that God didn’t intend us to age?” For more information, call Pat Matteson at 232-8028. DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNING - A LECTURE WITH PROFESSOR EMERITUS FRED GENESEE: 6 p.m., Apr. 30, SJCC,
3801 East Mercer Way. Interested in multilingual education for your child?
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Learn how it will affect your child’s development from Professor Emeritus Fred Genesee of McGill University in Montreal, a leader in the field of child language acquisition and bilingualism. For more, go to www.fasps.org. NATIVE PLANT SALE AND CELEBRATION: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
May 3, Mercerdale Park, 7701 S.E. 32nd St. This is an annual sale of plants native to Washington, with a focus this year on rain gardens. A huge selection features everything from ferns to trees. There will be a children’s area, booths with environmental displays and information, and lots of free parking. Visit www.wnps. org/chapter_info/chapter_ sales.html for more. YOM HA’ATZMAUT COMMUNITY CONCERT - ISRAELI SINGER NOA:
8-11 p.m., May 3, SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. Israeli singer-songwriter Noa and a string quartet from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra come to the J for a special concert celebrating Yom Ha’aztmaut (Israeli Independence Day). Noa, known in Israel by her given name, Achinoam Nini, is one of Israel’s leading concert and recording artists. Contact Sarah Tobis for more: saraht@sjcc.org or 388-0824.
Unclaimed cash, assets may be yours Reporter staff
Forgotten refunds, unused gift cards? A state agency offers an easy way to see if you have unclaimed assets. Maybe you have seen the ads on television or even via email about the state holding money that may belong to you. Yes it is true, the State of Washington is giving away money. But the difference this time is that it is really your money. Chances are, you are one of more than three million people who have unclaimed money and assets held in trust by the Washington State Department of Revenue. The agency is encouraging state residents to check http://www. claimyourcash.org to see if you or a family member has a share of the nearly $1 billion in property waiting to be claimed. “Even if you’ve checked the website or made a claim in the past, everyone should visit the website at least once a year,” said Revenue Director Carol K. Nelson. “The list of names and money
we receive grows each year.” The state agency administers the unclaimed property program on behalf of the state of Washington. All the assets are held until the rightful owner files a claim. There is not acharge or a fee for this service. Unclaimed property typically includes uncashed paychecks, utility deposits, bank accounts, stocks and bonds, refunds, life insurance proceeds and safe deposit box contents. Usually, these assets have gone untouched by the owner for three or more years, and the holding company is required to report them to the state
where the owner last resided. For the twelve month period ending June 30, 2013, the state returned more than $68 million to 170,800 people. In that same time period, the agency added 858,000 names and $140 million to the unclaimed property database. All 50 states operate unclaimed property programs to reunite owners with their assets. To find links to each state’s program, visit http:// unclaimed.org/. Editor’s Note: This website was ‘tested’ by Reporter staff and found themselves and relatives on the list.
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OSO | FROM 3 not only met the “Big Love Business Challenge” of $500 but also is adding a ‘Mercer Island Cares Oso Much’ flyer, to every floral delivery on Mercer Island during the campaign to raise awareness. But after $8,000 was brought in in just a few days, she and her team quickly revised it to $25,000.
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(new last week) B. Christensen Eli Seidel Esther & Timothy Steege Martha Gibson-Wolfe Eileen Sterling – RE Style Carol Harris Beverly Mezzistrano Ariel Szafir Elisa M. Wolfe Amy Lavin David & Susan Moffett Richard and Ann Parsell Sheila Hargis Anonymous Frances Schunter Helen Stanger Shelly Funk Mary Lou Gallagher Marilyn Handeland Jo Ferullo Terrence Deeny Suzanne & Jeff Koontz David & Nancy Lavalle Lillian & Robert Peck
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All donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the money goes to Oso relief. Make checks payable to the Cascade Valley Foundation Relief Fund. Donations can be dropped off at Au Courant Salon & The DEN at 7900 S.E. 28th St. between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact Barb Hovsepian at barb@aucourantsalon. com, or call, 206-232-1336.
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By Pastor Greg Asimakoupoulos
Since the sixth century the six weeks prior to Easter have been known as Lent. On faith During this season Christians contemplate the cost of their salvation. It is a time for self-examPastor Greg ination, reflection, fasting and repentance. On a voluntary basis Christ-followers identify with the temptations of Jesus and personalize his suffering. It is a slowmotion journey that culminates in Holy Week and Easter Sunday. In the midst of the Lenten season, the massive mudslide in the community of Oso precipitated involuntary suffering that ground “life as it was”
Betty Orr Robert and Betty Christenson Steve and Elizabeth Miller Barbara Crawford M.L. & B.G. Miller Dana Griffin Eli Seidel Charles Farrell Mary & Gerald Millman Mary Sue & Eugene Millman Bryon & Jene Jones Janet Wohlberg Benesch Delmar and Virginia Sewell Barbara Howell Keri Newton
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(new last week) Businesses who met the ‘Big Love Business Challenge’ amount of $500. • Behar’s Furniture, Jay Behar Family • Sterling, Kuder & Co. P.S. CPA • Hill Raaum Co. - Gustav Raaum • Mercer Island Florist, Diane Larson • Cassan Enterprises Inc. James & Doris Cassan
Red Cross Another way to help is to send money to the Snohomish County Red Cross. There are three ways to donate. • Visit their online donation website at www.redcross.org/wa/ everett, or • Call 1-800-redcross.
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Islander and dentist, Carrie York will hold a fundraiser at her Island office by donating her fees for cleaning and sealant appointments on April 19, to Oso relief.
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to a halt and saw attempts to experience a new normal move ahead at less than normal speed. The aerial photographs contrasting the hillside prior to the slide with the debris field following it are mindboggling. I called a friend who has been a parish pastor in Darrington for over thirty years. The Reverend Les Hagen described for me the aftermath of a tragedy whose cost may never be fully calculated. He related to me that what he saw was worse than a war zone. Buried bodies and leveled homes explain the community-wide sorrow that still hangs over Oso like a lowlying emotional fog. The continual motorcade of hearses from local churches to area cemeteries provided a visible reminder of the perpetual pain that remains. Death hangs in the air. Fractured dreams lay in the dust. Heartache hovers over a homes (and homeowners) that are no longer. As I watched the ongoing media coverage of the recovery zone, I pictured the Skagit Valley some thirty miles to the west of Oso. While film crews captured the chaos of a col-
Tell them to direct your donation to ‘Snohomish County’ or, • Use a cellphone: Text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation, or, • Mail a check to: Red Cross Snohomish County, 2530 Lombard Avenue, Everett, WA 98021.
All proceeds will go to the North Counties Relief Fund. For details, contact her office at 232-2505. Donations of any type and amount are welcome at any time.
lapsed hillside, thousands of digital cameras were clicking at the fields of tulips that draw tourists from around the world each spring. I found the contrast in scenes deeply moving. It was, in fact, a dramatization of the Easter message churches will be articulating this weekend. What is buried and seemingly gone need not result in hopeless despair. Buried tulip bulbs are not visible. They are as good as dead. But come this time of the year, tulips rise from their earthen graves in a brilliant display of color and design. Like a miniature trumpet, each flower bugles an Easter tune announcing the cycle of the seasons. Winter has surrendered to spring. It is Mother Nature’s symphony that affirms the Biblical message: Death is swallowed up by life. That message offers comfort to those in Oso who are, oh, so sad. As Saint Paul wrote long ago, “We do not grieve as those who have no hope.” Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Pastor Greg Asimakoupoulos is the Chaplain at Covenant Shores
Holocaust Remembrance Day programs The Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center will host two Holocaust Remembrance Day programs on April 27. Both are open to the community. The first is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island which will include a candle lighting and memorial service with a performance by students from the Seattle Hebrew Academy, and comments and music with Rabbi Jim Mirel and Rivy Poupko Kletenik.
Also on Sunday, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Kane Hall on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Holocaust survivor Josh Gortler, author David Laskin, and Dr. Daniel Chirot will speak on the topics of family and memory. The mission of the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center is to inspire teaching and learning for humanity in the schools and communities of this region through the study of the Holocaust. To learn more about the program and the Holocaust Center, visit www.wsherc. org.
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REPORTER T h e C ov i n g t o n / M a p l e Valley Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a seasoned general assignment reporter with writing exper ience and photography skills. This is a senior position and is based out of the Covington office. The primary coverage will be city government, business, sports, general assignment stor ies; and may include arts coverage. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a Reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: generate 8-10 by-line stories per week; 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. Minimu m o f t wo ye a r s o f 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:
ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Looking for an exciting career in Sales? Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for a n A d ve r t i s i n g S a l e s Consultant with the Issaquah/ Sammamish Reporter! The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and have excellent communications skills; must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income with new prospective clients. Sales experience necessar y; Print media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient with data processing and spreadsheets as well as utilizing the Internet. Position requires use of personal cell phone and vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive salary (plus commission) and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an e m p l oye r m a t c h . ) I f you’re interested in joining our team and working for the leading independent newspaper publisher in Washington State, then we want to hear from you! Email us your cover letter and resume to:
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or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/COV Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
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or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR/ISS
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CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER Seattle Weekly, part of the Sound Publishing group, is looking for a dynamic candidate to manage creative services operations. This is a F T, S a l a r i e d p o s i t i o n and the 40 hour per week schedule will vary, Mon-Fri. The position oversees the process that insures all display ads run when and as ordered; and that ad proofs are delivered/transmitted to customers and sales consultants as requested. Would coordinate with the Editor for page production and assist the Publisher with any marketing tasks/projects. Position requires knowledge of Macintosh computers and Adobe CS3 applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat.) Also requires working knowledge of basic and advanced design concepts, attention t o d e t a i l a n d fo l l o w through, excellent communications and customer service skills; and the ability to work well under deadline pressure. Newspaper or other media experience is preferred. Sound Publishing offers competitive salaries and benefits including healthcare, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and sick t i m e. Q u a l i f i e d a p p l i cants should send a resume, cover letter, and a few s a m p l e s o f yo u r work to:
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Sound Publishing, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Development Coordinator to research, plan and implement mar ket programs throughout the organization. This position acts as a consultant and resource to Sound P u b l i s h i n g ’s N a t i o n al/Regional Advertising Sales team and seniorlevel management; and is responsible for developing and implementing brand, market, and account specific sales and marketing presentations. The successful candidate will bring extensive mar keting/adver tising experience in the print and/or digital media industry. Must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, Exc e l , Po w e r Po i n t a n d html5; have the ability to communicate effectively; possess excellent presentation skills as well as basic math and English skills. Candidate will also be a problem solver who thrives in a fastpaced, deadline-driven e nv i r o n m e n t w i t h t h e ability to think ahead of the curve. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field and three to f ive yea r s o f ma r ke t ing/brand exper ience. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you meet the above qualifications and are seeking an opportunity to be part of a venerable media company, email us your resume and cover letter to hreast@sound publishing.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com hreast@soundpublishing.com
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4 P R E M I U M S i d e by side lots in the desirable Garden of Meditation, at Bonney Watson, SeaTac Lot A, plots 1, 2, 3, 4 in section 14, block 110. $8,200 for all, or best offer. Owner pays transfer fee. Call Chr istine at 425-355-2252 or 425Make Up To $2,000.00+ 359-0694. Per Week! New Credit Card Ready Drink-Snack Vending Machines. Minimum $4K to $40K+ Investment Required. Locations Available. BBB A c c r e d i t e d B u s i n e s s. (800) 962-9189 Schools & Training
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ACACIA Memorial Park, “Birch Garden”, (2) adjacent cemetery plots, #3 & #4. Selling $4,000 ea c h or $ 7, 50 0 bo th . T h ey w i l l c h a r g e yo u $5,000 each. Located in Shoreline / N. Seattle. Call or email Emmons Johnson, 206-794-2199, eaj3000@msn.com
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION Mature floral landscape with fountain. Peaceful location in “Garden of Flowers”. Desirable Bonney Watson, Sea Tac, near Airport. 1 Plot for sale, asking $3,500 obo. $ 5 0 0 0 va l u e . P l e a s e leave message, I will return your call 206-7349079.
1 LOT HILL TOP VIEW in the sold out Garden of Gethsemane. Lovely site for family to visit. Originally $22,000. Asking $7,000. Plot 7 overlook Seattle! Sunset Hills, Bellevue. Available by p r i va t e s a l e o n l y, fo r GREENWOOD MEMOmore information, call: RIAL Park, Renton. (2) Side by Side plots in 503-722-7254. (sold out) “Heather Sec1 PLOT $7,500 IN Preti- tion”, Plots 3 & 4. Monugous Sunset Memorial ments are OK. Valued at Park in Bellevue. View of $10,000 each. Will negothe mountains!!! Sold out tiate price and sell to space in the desirable best offer. Seller pays “Garden of Prayer” sec- transfer fees. Andrew, tion. Lot # 210, space # 206-373-1988 5. Owner pays transfer fee & endowment care SUNSET HILLS in Bellefee. If available would vue. Garden of Assuretail at $22,000. Private rance. 2 Side by Side on the path to the book of owner. 503-412-8424. Mormon monument. Advertise your service $7,500 each. Call 206800-388-2527 or nw-ads.com 683-4732.
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SACRAFICING TWO ADJOINING PLOTS IN beautiful Sunset Memorial Park, Bellevue. Located in the “Prayer Garden”, block 215, lots 1 & 2. Rest in comfort, knowing your loved one is by your side. Wor th $ 3 4 , 0 0 0 . W i l l s e l l fo r $20,000. 253-307-2530. Electronics
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C AT E G O R Y 1 P T O Wood Chipper. 4 1/2” diameter chipping capacity. Excellent condition, just like new! $1,450. Please call 360387-1379 (Camano Island) Firewood, Fuel & Stoves
NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d b u y e r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood. When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle. The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a c o r d by v i s u a l i z i n g a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet. Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension. To m a k e a f i r e w o o d complaint, call 360-9021857. agr.wa.gov/inspection/ WeightsMeasures/Fire woodinformation.aspx agr.wa.gov/inspection/WeightsMeasures/Firewoodinformation.aspx
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GRANDFATHER Clock Elegant $700/OBO. Antique Lane cedar chest, b e a u t i f u l $ 4 0 0 / O B O. Elegant China Hutch, m i r r o r e d b a ck , g l a s s shelves, lighted inside $ 4 0 0 / O B O. L o ve s e a t like new $300/OBO. 2 matching occasional chairs $200/OBO. Oak Enter tainment center $200/OBO. Sofa table $150/each/OBO. Chest of drawers $50-$150. All in like new condition. 425-255-7860 or 425785-5308 K I L L ROAC H E S ! B u y Harr is Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.
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2 A K C PA R T I - P O M Male pups, 3.5 months old $450 ea. 2 Parti-Pom m a l e s $ 5 0 0 e a . T i ny black teacup male avail. Female, dar k cream $600. So adorable, with shots and wormed. Parents on site. 253-8864836 360-825-1521. Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds. www.nw-ads.com 8 MIN PIN PUPPIES. Adorable cuties, ready to cuddle you. Three chocolate & tans and two black & tans (8 weeks) $250 each. Four Red Min Pins (10 weeks) $200 each. Tails docked. Ears natural. Can deliver. Call Hazel at 206-497-1248 or 360808-4728.
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We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations: • King County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Okanogan County • Pierce County • Island County • San Juan County • Snohomish County • Whatcom County Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We offer a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.
Accepting resumes at: hreast@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: 19426 68th Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.
Sales Positions
• Multi Media Advertising Sales Consultants - Everett - Issaquah/Sammamish - Bellevue - Friday Harbor
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• Market Development Coordinator - Bellevue • Creative Services Manager - Seattle
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Current Employment Opportunities at www.soundpublishing.com
Market Development Coordinator Sound Publishing, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Development Coordinator to research, plan and implement market programs throughout the organization. This position acts as a consultant and resource to Sound Publishing’s National/Regional Advertising Sales team and senior-level management; and is responsible for developing and implementing brand, market, and account specific sales and marketing presentations. The successful candidate will bring extensive marketing/advertising experience in the print and/or digital media industry. Must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and html5; have the ability to communicate effectively; possess excellent presentation skills as well as basic math and English skills. Candidate will also be a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with the ability to think ahead of the curve. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field and three to five years of marketing/ brand experience. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you meet the above qualifications and are seeking an opportunity to be part of a venerable media company, email us your resume and cover letter tohreast@soundpublishing.com. No phone calls please. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
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5 WO N D E R F U L A K C Toy or Teacup Poodle p u p p i e s - 3 M / 2 F. Hypo Allergenic. Red, Black, or unique phantom colors. Very loving, well socialized & raised with children. 4 weeks and 5 months old. Bred for health, disposition, good nature. Current on shots and worming. Includes health warranty a n d s t a r t e r p a ck a g e. Call 206-650-1988 or KAKfarm@hotmail.com ADORABLE TOY Poodles, 2 Males left. $1,500 each. Parents are AKC Registered, Companions Only. Vet Health Checked, All Shots and Dewor med. D ew C l aw s R e m ove d a n d Ta i l s H ave B e e n Docked, Also By The Vet. Family Raised, Kennel Trained. 360-6742437. For Pictures and More Info: washcarey1@yahoo.com
Think Inside the Box AKC MINI Schnauzer garage sales - WA Puppies. More to come! Advertise in your N ow t a k i n g d e p o s i t s. Garage/Moving Sales local community Shots and worming up to King County newspaper and on d a t e . Ta i l s a n d d e w the web with just claws done. One year MERCER ISLAND gaurantee. $400 Males. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS one phone call. $500 Females. 253-223Including a portable air Call 800-388-2527 3506, 253-223-8382 or conditioner, hanging for more information. www.gonetothedogskennel.com outdoor space heater, art work and more! Automobiles Saturday, April 19th Classics & Collectibles From 10am-4pm 7238 92nd Ave SE ‘78 MERCURY Marquis Reliable! Good You’ll find everything Classic. condition! New rebuilt you need in one 470 engine, 4 new tires, G O L D E N D O O D L E website 24 hours a radiator & battery. White Puppies, 8 weeks old. 8 day 7 days a week: with red vinyl top. Well Females, 3 Males. maintained & records innw-ads.com. R e a d y t o g o. Fa m i l y cluded. Asking $2,500. raised, current on shots O B O. M a r k 2 0 6 - 8 2 4 and worming, dew claws 1713 Des Moines. removed. Blond and Dark Gold. CKC RegisAutomobiles tered, $800. Call Cat at Chevrolet 253-350-4923 (Auburn) 1981 CAMARO Z28. All Reach the readers original. Beautiful sleek the dailies miss. Call black crusier is ready to roll. Own the car of your 800-388-2527 today dreams! Excellent cond! to place your ad in $14,000. Lake Stevens. the Classifieds. Call Jim 425-244-4336.
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25’ 2002 HORNET Travel Trailer in very good condition. Fully self contained. Sleeps 6 and has Miscellaneous Autos pull out. Features oak cabinets. Ready to roll! 1999 Dodge Intrepid, Includes stablizer bars. r u n s & d r i v e s g o o d , $ 7 , 8 0 0 . Au bu r n . C a l l clean $2000/OBO. 1991 Mark 253-569-8509. Honda SI, good runner $1,700/OBO. 2000 Hon- Reach over a million da Civic, needs some potential customers work $1,500/OBO. 1979 Chevy 1 Ton dually, flat- when you advertise in bed, road ready $1,500. the Service Directory. 1976 Dodge 9000 Pick Call 800-388-2527 or go up, $3,000 (360)463- online to nw-ads.com 0246, leave message
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To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com
Seabeck
$3,750,000
Gold Coast
$2,968,750
Unique mansion on 8 acres with 500 ft of prime waterfront. Old world charm, dramatic views. One of a kind opportunity! #525084
Feel your cares subside the moment you arrive. Clean lines and walls of windows set the stage for this 5BR/2.75BA home. 60’ of prime Lake WA waterfront. #604992
Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
◆ New List!
$1,550,000
Forest Avenue sophistication! Framed views of Lk WA, Olympic Mtns & Seattle skyline. Cook’s kitchen w/granite island, perfect for entertaining! 5BR/3.25BA. Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Crestwood Pl
$1,325,000
Breathtaking 180 Degree views of Lake WA, Bellevue skyline, and the Cascade Mountains. Great Entertainer’s layout, with a deck off of the kitchen. 3BR/3BA #599884 Doug Shih 206-230-5364
South End
$1,465,000
Impeccably maintained 2007 traditional. 4BR/3.5BA great- room concept with main-flr & upper offices, bonus room and gorgeous finishes. Sunny yard w/sport court #602616 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
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
Whidbey Island!
$2,850,000
Once in a lifetime location w/90 tax feet of wft + add. footage as property meanders around the point. 4BR/2.25BA, chefs kit, separate apt + huge boathouse! #552862 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722
Dream Home
$1,450,000
Westside Views!
$2,600,000
Light & bright 4BR/4.5 BA home has legal ADU w/ separate entrance, gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, in ground concrete hot tub, sport court…it’s all here! #612935 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722
New Listing
$1,388,800
Unique Estate Setting. Private yet only minutes to I-90. Exceptional layout w/formal & informal spaces. Large but intimate home w/6550 s.f. & 6BR/5.5BA. #605214 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411
Amazing, light & bright western facing view home! One story w/daylight basement. Meticulously maintained home! 4BR/2.5BA, 3560sf. Mid Island location. #609655 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077
Island Oasis
$68k in Upgrade
$899,000
4BR/2.5BA contemporary home in a private wooded setting w/a unique center courtyard, lots of light & territorial views. #603247 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Josh Thurman 206-321-3129
$789,000
3BR/1.75BA Rambler. Completely re-built North wall & new roof! Add’l updates include: bathrooms, kit, new lighting, doors, new paint, tile, carpet & landscaping #594118 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580
Somerset
$1,580,000
Another Masterpiece from Johnson Design Homes. Premium location with dramatic city, mountain and lake views. 5000sf, 4BR, 4 full baths, 2 half baths. #590931 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377 Scott MacRae 206-499-5766
Redmond
$1,350,000
Newly remodeled custom estate in 2.5 acres in coveted Union Hill. 5BR home with stylish ADU. Pool/Sport Court/ Greenhouse/Year-round Creek & more. Must see! #603514 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
Lake/Olympic Vw
$738,000
Solid 3BR/2BA. Great garden spaces. Partial city, lake & mtn view. Flat grassy yard. Western exposure. North End & Less than 10 minutes to Seattle. #524014 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377
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Eric Huang Redmond Ridge
$679,500
Gorgeous 5BR/2.5BA hm! Kitchen features stainless Kenmore elite double SS convection ovens, dishwasher & warming drawer, granite counter tops & a custom island. #601833 James Shute 206-230-5421
Renton
$414,000
Tucked down a private lane this spacious 4 bedroom plus office/den is loaded with upgrades! Large kitchen with island, custom countertops & floors. #598257 Heidi Melrose 425-802-8358
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Sammamish
$678,000
Beautiful four bedroom Bennett Masterpiece at end of cul de sac in Bancroft neighborhood. Lush greenbelt in back. 4BR/2.5BA, 2860sf, 2 fireplaces. Garage 3-car+ #605842 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
Unsurpassed View
$298,000
Urban lifestyle personified. Sophisticated condo, many stunning city views to the water, city, stadiums. 2BR, sleek finishes. Secured concrete bldg. #603971 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Snohomish
$475,000
Experience the tranquility of North Ridge Drive in Snohomish! Country Charm, close to town center, & major highways. Large welcoming property. 4BR/3BA, 3400sf. #606030 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411
SHORT SALE
$274,900
Bellevue! Top Floor end unit facing west. Master bed/bath. Galley kitchen with breakfast bar features slab granite, stainless steel appliances and a dining area #603658 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Broker
425-922-4368 Being a native to Washington State, I have an extensive knowledge of the geographic area as well as years of experience in the industry helping local buyers and sellers. I know how to locate the perfect home and negotiate the best deal for you! I focus on the quality of care, not the quantity of clients. Dedicating my focus towards my clients allows me to dial-in their exact needs and wants helping me to find them their perfect home! I want you to know I am dedicated to giving excellent customer service. Real Estate isn’t just my job, but it’s my passion. Give Eric a call for all your real estate needs.
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