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KC Assessor to hold Town Hall meeting here tomorrow Lloyd Hara, the King County Assessor will hold a Town Hall meeting tomorrow for residents to learn more about the recent property assessment process. The event will be held between 6 and 7:30 p.m., Aug. 14, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. The session will also outline the ways that property owners can ask for a review or find out if they qualify for an exemption. To find out more go to www. kingcounty.gov/Assessor.
Staff and councilmembers talk about intricacies of library issues By Celina Kareiva
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New Mercer Island Library Board to meet Aug. 14 The first meeting of the new Mercer Island Library Board will be held ibetween 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Mercer Island Library. Look for the agenda on the city’s website at www.mercergov.org. On the main city page, look for Mercer Island Library Board in the ‘Calendar’ section in the center of the page.
Get ready for Back to School School begins Sept. 2. Mercer Island School District offices are now open to assist parents on everything from placements to orientation. Go to www.mercerislandschools.org/Page/5658 for dates and details by school.
City Council meeting Aug. 18 is cancelled City Council’s Aug. 18 meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is Sept. 2.
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A splash of red marks a sailboat as it slips by the waterfront in the East Channel of Lake Washington on a recent sunny afternoon.
Islander grad is now Israeli soldier Young woman has passion for Israel and hopes for diplomacy By Joseph Livarchik
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Upon first glance of Kayla Mogil’s Facebook page, one will see a beautiful, young American woman. Her profile picture is simple, featuring the cheery, youthful smiles of Mogil and her boyfriend, Hen. She looks the part of a former high school cheerleader, which she was at Mercer Island High School. It’s not until scrolling through a few pictures that contrast sets in, with images of this seemingly girly-girl donning warpaint and
holding a machine gun. Last October, Mogil, a 2013 MIHS graduate, traded her cheerleading uniform for a military one, serving as a lone soldier with the Israeli Defense Force. To Kayla’s parents, Denise and Scott Mogil, her decision to serve in the Israeli military did not come as a surprise. They describe their daughter as extremely outgoing with no fear. She was always involved in everything around her. “When she was a little girl, she would run through the house and she had these little curls and I remember she’d say, ‘I do it! I do it, Mommy!’ We’d just say, ‘OK, you’re going to do it,’” says Denise. “You can not say no to her, she will find a way to make it happen.” Kayla’s family, which includes
her younger brother Noah, moved to Mercer Island from Southern California in 2005, when Kayla was in fifth grade. With her family joining Herzl-Ner Tamid, Kayla became involved with Mercer Island’s Jewish community and the SJCC, as well as Youth Theatre Northwest. Her parents say her military interest goes back to when Kayla was in middle school. When she attended Islander Middle School, she did a project on her grandfather, Ted, who served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. “Kayla and her grandfather were always very close, and through her research of the Marines, she decided she wanted to be in Marine Corps,” said Scott. His daughter even began working out with the Marines when she was a freshman in high school, as the only girl in the group. During the summer after her sophomore year, Kayla took her first trip to Israel with the Jerusalem Journey Ambassadors
Editors Note: In the past few issues of the Reporter, there have been stories and letters and a forum regarding the possible deannexation from the King County Library System. In order to get a sense of what the City’s role will be, and how it proceeds in deciding whether or not to vote to leave the County system, we asked Councilmembers and staff what they thought about the issue. The Reporter spoke with Councilmembers Debbie Bertlin, Jane Brahm, Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz and Assistant City Manager, Kirsten Taylor. The
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Island property assessments up an average of 11 percent 2014 property valuation notices arrive in the mail Reporter Staff
On July 31st, King County Assessor Lloyd Hara’s office mailed the 2014 property valuations to all residential property owners on Mercer Island. For many, the new assessment values will be a bit of a surprise. Mercer Island residential property values generally increased more than ten percent on average, but the assessor’s office points out that individual property values might vary. Residential property is assessed each year at 100 percent of its true and fair market value in money, which is defined by Washington State law as the amount of money that a willing and “unobligated” buyer is willing to pay a willing and unobligated seller.
Residential values are determined based on multiple sales of similar properties. The King County Assessor’s Office annually revalues all properties and conducts a physical inspection on each property once every six years. This year, Island properties and neighborhoods were physically inspected. The last physical inspection of the Mercer Island area was conducted in 2008. King County Assessor Hara will host a town hall meeting on Mercer Island between 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, August 14, to describe the process and to provide information on property valuation appeals. But in a nutshell, Hara explained that the upward trend is linked to the end of the recession. “Continuing the 2013 trend, property values are increasing across King County as we emerge from the ‘Great Recession,’” said Hara. “In 2013, we saw an
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Town Hall with King Co Assessor is tomorrow King County Assessor Lloyd Hara is holding a Town Hall meeting to discuss the recent round of property valuation determinations for Island property owners. The assessor’s office conducted a visual inspection of Island property this year. The meeting, which will provide information on how to file an appeal, begins at 6 p.m., Thursday August 14, in the Mercer Room at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. know to contact its office to determine eligibility. The assessor’s office will continue to mail out more than 600,000 valuation notices to taxpayers throughout the rest of King County through October. For taxpayers who need advice and assistance on property tax related matters, including appeals, contact the King County Tax Advisor at 477-1060 or by email at taxadvisor@kingcounty.gov .
Clibborn, Senn winners of Aug 5 Primary Election Reporter Staff
Islanders Tana Senn and Judy Clibborn are the apparent winners in the race for State Representative, Pos. 1 and Pos. 2, respectively in the 41st Legislative District. The vote tallies as of Friday, Aug. 8 at 4:30 p.m. are listed below: For Representative Position No. 1: • Bill Stinson (Republican), 39.43 percent (9,393 votes) • Tana Senn (Democrat), 60.42 percent (14,391 votes) • Write in votes: 15 For Representative Position No. 2: • Alex O'Neil (No party preference), 24.25 percent (5,265 votes) • Judy Clibborn, (Democrat), 74.39 percent (14,523 votes) • Write in votes: 212 District Court
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U.S. Congress 9th Congressional District: • Adam Smith (Democrat), 63.60 percent (50,257 votes) • Don Rivers (Prefers Democrat), 5.82 percent (4,596 votes) • Mark Greene (Citizens Party), 2.92 percent (2,304 votes) • Doug Basler (Republican), 27.48 percent (21,714 votes) King County Prosecuting Attorney • Dan Satterberg (Republican), 96.94 percent (201,294 votes) The election results will be certified on Aug. 19. The November General Election, is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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On Mercer Island, 48 single family homes and condos were added to the market in July bringing the total of housing units offered for sale on the Island to 105; 15 percent less than were added a year ago — an amount that represents a nine-week supply. Just five of those units were condos. A year ago, 59 homes and eight condos were new to the market for the month, a total of 123. The amount of single family homes available at July's end is equivalent to nine weeks of inventory. Four to five condos on the market is considered to be a two-months supply on the Island. Across the Northwest Multiple Listing Service counties in Western Washington, more sellers listed their homes for sale during July compared to a year ago, but brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service say inventory remains “well below” what is considered to be a balanced market. Last month’s
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This house in East Seattle has five bedrooms and three and one-quarter baths. It is offered for sale for $918,000. pending sales rose slightly from a year ago while prices system-wide increased nearly 6.3 percent. “Some agents and firms are beginning to feel the summer doldrums, while others are experiencing a definite increase in activity,” observed Diedre Haines, regional managing broker for Coldwell Banker Bain. Haines, a director with Northwest MLS, described price increases as “healthy, not exorbitant,” adding, “Thankfully we are not seeing signs of a bubble and instead are seeing realistic appreciation.” Nevertheless, she suggested sellers who overprice their properties can face disappointing consequences. The number of home sales that were pending last
month included three condominiums and 34 single family homes, nearly the same as a year earlier when there were eight condos and 59 houses in the process of being sold. The number of home and condo sales finalized in July 2014 totaled 48, an increase of 40 percent over July of 2013, when the sales of just 34 homes or condos were made final. The median price for single family homes whose sale were finalized last month was $945,000. A year earlier, the price was $962,000. The median price for the four condos sold in July this year was $309,000. The median price for five condos that sold a year ago was $305,000.
When Suzanne Skone attended a Solarize Mercer Island workshop earlier this summer, her interest had originally been in installing a solar panel for her home. But Skone, as she further investigated, realized her business, was an even more perfect fit. Auto Spa, located just off Island Crest Way in the Town Center, prides itself on its green approach to business. It doesn’t dispose of soiled water in Lake Washington and provides homeowners with an alternative to washing their vehicle in the driveway, which often leads to runoff into the city’s stormwater system. Skone has made a career of this green consciousness. Trained as a mechanical engineer, she later returned to school to study biology with a focus on the environment. Skone’s installation measures 6.6 kilowatts (kW) and on Friday during a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by city staff, councilmembers, and repre-
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Above, Suzanne Stoke poses in front of one of the first solar panel installations on the Island since the campaign launched. Skone and city officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, August 8. sentatives from Northwest SEED, Auto Spa washed its first car using solar energy. “The Auto Spa’s mission is to be a socially and environmentally responsible local business. We help support schools, activities and arts in the Mercer Island community and with our water technology we are able to keep auto-related pollutants out of our local waters,” said Skone. “Adding solar panels gives us the opportunity to produce clean, sustainable energy thereby reducing our carbon footprint.” Already Skone said she is
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here are many serious issues to consider during these hot August days. There are the fires that still threaten Eastern Washington; there is war and extreme suffering in the Middle East and beyond. Ebola remains unchecked in Africa. In some parts of the country there is not enough water to irrigate crops. Safe drinking water has been a factor in other places. On the Island, we are concerned that the changes proposed to our library do not reflect what Islanders want or need. South-end residents who live next to Islander Middle School and/or Lakeridge Elementary School have been concerned about the proximity of new buildings to their homes. The Park and Ride is too small. Across the lake other issues have come to the fore. While the economy begins to recover, there is a price to pay — there is more congestion. There are more people and more needs. Homelessness and poverty remain at unacceptable levels. But today, this writer must stop and reflect on the departure of a Reporter mainstay, Jeff Johnson - our cartoonist, who has brought commentary both hilarious and cutting, on our region, its politics and related antics for more than two decades. Johnson, beyond thinking up subjects for his cartoons or remodeling his house, has been a coach and teacher nearly as long. Over the past ten years, as newspapers have taken a hard hit, people such as Jeff have had their contracts eliminated and his pay cut drastically. Jeff is a funny and talented guy. He is extremely bright and well-read. Just like you’d expect there is a good deal of attitude and a measure of cynicism as well — everything a political cartoonist should be. He is a professional. He thinks long and hard about each one, he does his research. And in between, he has produced two cartoons each week. He does most of his drawing at night having spent much of the day working with kids. His last cartoon was mailed to editors this weekend at 3 a.m. This editor looks forward each week to what Johnson has to say. It is a breath of fresh air, a dose of reality. It is what we need more of — perspective.
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Leaving KC Library System is ‘not in our best interests’
Should there be a ballot issue to inter-library loan twice when Seattle withdraw from KCLS and create our had something I wanted that KCLS did own library, as suggested by a forum not. Once I never got the item, and the article in the July 23 issue of the Mercer second time it took months because the Island Reporter, I strongly urge all loaning library will not loan it while patrons in their own system have a Mercer Island residents to vote NO. The forum article stated “we would request for it. Money: The forum article states have the same access to the nationthat we “were taxed wide collection of books $4.4 million for KCL that we now have.” That is library services and simply not true. KCLS has KCLS spent less than won awards as one of the Send your letters to: half of this on Mercer best and busiest library editor@mi-reporter.com. Island.” No explanation systems in the country Keep it brief, courteous, of where these figures and has over 4 million and sign your name. come from. My undermaterials that are availstanding is that the figable to anyone served by ure about how much the system. Unlike some libraries, that allow anyone to get a we received, counts only direct money library card, KCLS only gives cards to given specifically to Mercer Island and people residing within a city served does not include multiple copies of by them, so if we remove ourselves books housed outside our own collecfrom KCLS, we lose access to their tion but available to us, or e-books. Nor materials both on Mercer Island and does it include expenses and services at any of their branches. The forum like the Library2Go vans, mobile learnarticle implied we could still have access ing labs, the traveling library center, through inter-library loans, however the Words on Wheels program, or the this is highly inefficient. I have used an TechLab which visit retirement centers,
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childcare programs, and which provide other services to our community and to others within their system. Library Closure: The article states: “We would prevent closure of our library for up to a year.” While it is true that the library building will be closed during the remodel, it is also true that KCLS will be opening a smaller facility on Mercer Island, with similar hours to now, with some computers and where patrons can order, pick up or return books. While inconvenient, it is not as though we will be unable to check out books on the island, which is implied by the article. Closure is more likely if we vote to form our own library and we would have no service at all while we go through the process of purchasing the current building from KCLS (at market prices), do renovations, purchase new materials and hire staff. In another article in the same issue of the Reporter, the City Council did vote to establish a library advisory board to
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Have you or anyone you know been affected by the wildfires in Eastern Washington?
“Not directly, but it raises your awareness heading over there.” Kellcee Merritt Leasing consultant Kent
“No, but I saw it on the news. I feel sorry for them.” London Taylor Student Mercer Island
“We have a cabin in Winthrop, and there are fires east, south and north of it. So far, so good.” Tom Koon Retired Mercer Island
“I’ve been following it, but fortunately haven’t been affected.” Jan Crites
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State Dept. of Ecology wants input on new process Reporter Staff
Local governments in Western Washington, including Mercer Island, will see changes to what’s required for managing polluted stormwater runoff, the top threat to the water quality of urbanarea lakes, rivers and the Puget Sound. Stormwater is typically rain that runs off rooftops, paved streets, highways and parking lots. Along the way, it can pick up pollution from oil, fertilizers, pesticides, soil, trash and animal waste. Then the water might flow untreated directly into a local stream, bay, lake or
waterway. The Department of Ecology proposes modifications to the August 2012 municipal stormwater permits for Western Washington only, and has made the changes available for public review. The changes are required due to rulings by the state Pollution Control Hearings Board to resolve appeals of the permits. Changes include: • Technical issues around low-impact development; • Watershed planning; • Definitions; and • Western Washington Stormwater Manual. The proposed modifications, supporting documents, and additional details on how to submit comments are posted on Ecology’s Municipal Stormwater website. The website has information about public workshops and hearings ahead. The public comment period ends Oct. 6. Ecology expects to finalize the permits in December 2014.
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Mercer Island Rotary distributes $130,000 in grants From Pixie Hill to Kenya — Rotary empowers others Jennifer Sik
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Mercer Island Rotary has granted over $130,000 to the local and international communities in the year of 2013-2014. By supporting charitable organizations serving local, regional and international needs, Mercer Island Rotary is setting goals to create systemic and enduring changes in the lives of people. Close to $60,000 was granted to the to the local community, on and off Mercer Island. Grantees include: • Boys and Girls Club of Mercer Island as part of a 10-year commitment for the PEAK facilities; • Children's Institute for Learning Differences to purchase security equipment and projectors for classrooms; • Mercer Island Youth and Family Services for their Mental Health program and to provide Thanksgiving and holiday
dinner gift cards for needy families; • Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department to support the Adventure Playground and Funtastic Friday programs; • Team O, to provide funds so two disadvantaged students could participate in the high school orchestra program; • Scout Troop 647 to make a display case in the USO Lounge at SeaTac Airport; • Pixie Hill Preschool to proved outdoor learning space for activities in science, art and math, specifically a garden and rain shelter. • Seattle Shakespeare company for a Wooden O Production of Shakespeare in the Park on Mercer Island; • Rotary First Harvest to connect farmers, truckers, food banks and volunteers for hunger relief; • YouthCare’s Orion Center to provide monthly food for homeless youth in Seattle; • The Sophia Way to purchase security cameras for the safety of women in a homeless shelter.
Over $78,000 in grants for global projects have been distributed through Rotary International, which includes matching grants from other clubs and districts. To name a few: • SeaVuria to support a Computer Project in Kenya. SeaVuria connects high school students and teachers in Seattle and Vuria, Kenya through the study of science and technology; • World Bicycle Relief to provide bicycles in rural Africa so healthcare workers, entrepreneurs and farmers can transport heavy loads long distances over rugged terrain; • Vishal Himalaya Foundation to purchase library books. This foundation, led by Eva and Yogi Agrawal, who are Mercer Island residents as well, works in central India to develop libraries, water harvesting systems, sanitation and clean drinking water; • Creche Junqueira, to provide basic supplies for needy preschool children in Brazil. This is a program sponsored by Nilton Santos Biazi Junior from Brazil, who is also a past exchange student of the Mercer Island
Rotary Club. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss to provide training for teachers, therapists, medical teams and families in Vietnam; • Stove Team International to help establish factories in Latin America to produce safe, affordable, fuel-efficient cookstoves to replace dangerous open cooking fires; • Summit Seekers Foundation, founded by Mercer Island residents, Ray and Gay Brook, to empower college students to achieve their dreams and live a fulfilling life in developing countries including China and India.
began to extinguish the fire with a garden hose. The first arriving fire companies initially attacked the fire from the exterior of the residence and then quickly moved into the interior to check for fire extension. This resulted in a fast knockdown of the fire that was extending to the lower floor of the residence. The fire was contained to the exterior deck and one interior bedroom below where the fire originated. A total of six fire apparatus were used at this
incident staffed with 16 firefighters. This included seven firefighters on duty at Mercer Island, and nine firefighters from Bellevue. Kirkland units were canceled prior to their arrival. The cause and origin of this fire was spontaneous combustion from flammable liquids and materials being used to paint the deck. Preliminary damage estimates to the building and contents are $30,000. No injuries were reported.
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MONDAY | 28 ACCIDENT: Around 1:05 p.m. on Monday, Mercer Island police were dispatched to the 3200 block of 73rd Ave. S.E. Upon arrival, an officer observed a red SUV facing westbound with passenger rear bumper damage and a southbound facing truck with passenger side damage to the front portion of the truck bed. The driver of the red SUV said he backed out of his garage without looking because there isn’t usually a car parked on the street. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: The driver’s side of a blue Mercedes Benz was spraypainted sometime between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Monday night while parked in the Islander Middle School lot. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Graffiti was reported in the Clarke beach parking lot. ACCIDENT: A vehicle was headed southbound on West Mercer Way, attempting to make a left-turn onto 76th Ave. S.E. A second car was northbound on West Mercer Way when it collided with the first car, halfway through its turn. ACCIDENT: A car headed southbound in the 5400 block of East Mercer Way was travelling above the speed limit, between 31 and 36 miles per hour (m.p.h.) in a zone posted for 25 m.p.h. The driver lost control of the wheel, crossed the center lane into oncoming traffic
and collided with another car. WARRANT ARREST: King County Jail advised Mercer Island police that they were about to release an adult male with an outstanding warrant through the Island police department. The subject was arrested and transported to Issaquah Jail.
tuesDAY | 29 FRAUD: A 39-year-old Island woman said she learned her personal information had been used to apply for unemployment insurance. warrant arrest: A 19-yearold Mercer Island man was pulled over and found to have a misdemeanor warrant in his name out of the Kirkland Police Department. He was cited, arrested and transported. informational report: Someone lit a book on fire and left it in an Island woman’s mailbox in the 4600 block of 90th Ave. S.E. There was no damage to her property.
WEDNESDAY | 30 ACCIDENT: A vehicle was parked alongside the edge of the driveway at a construction site. A second car attempted to get through the narrow passage and while doing so collided with the passenger-side rear wheel. Witnesses observed contact between the vehicles. FRAUD: Eighteen thousand dollars of fraudulent cashier’s checks were ordered, sent and cashed.
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Donald P. Schumacher, MD, age 90. Passed away July 9, 2014. A long time resident of Mercer Island, Dr. Schumacher practiced anesthesia in the greater Seattle area for many years, first as a partner with Associated Anesthesiologists and later at the Medical Dental Building Hospital. He was President of the Washington State Society of Anesthesiologists in 1972. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, August 17, 1923 to Erwin M. and Pearl Schumacher, the family moved to Parkersburg, Iowa where he graduated from high school in 1941. After serving in WWII, he graduated from the University of Iowa School of Medicine (class of 1952) and completed his Post Graduate Degree in anesthesiology at the University of Washington. Settling the family on Mercer Island, his brother, E. Ralph Schumacher, DDS, and parents soon followed. Don enjoyed woodworking, cars, duck hunting (Royal Bluff Ranch), fishing, travel (including many family vacations to Mexico and Hawaii), time with family and friends and his football. For many years he was a season’s ticket holder to both the Seahawks and Huskies. After retirement, he became an active member of the Mercer Island VFW Post # 5760 and Masons. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Roma Jean, two daughters, Jann Schumacher and Cheryl Schumacher (Joseph Russell), son, Donald P. Schumacher, II, grandson, Cullen Russell and many extended family members. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. 1115631
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CAR PROWL: A 27-year-old Seattle woman reported her car prowled between 10:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Among the items stolen were a bottle of Chanel perfume, a Washington driver’s license and insurance papers, a Key Bank debit card and a black Michael Kors purse. The victim’s passenger-side window was shattered in the prowl. The victim’s debit card was later used at a Renton Fred Meyer.
WARRANT ARREST: The driver of a stopped vehicle was found to have an arrest warrant in his name with the Redmond Police Department for driving with a suspended license. The subject was taken into custody. THEFT: An Island man was notified by HSBC and Bank of America for unauthorized activity on his accounts. Somebody had accessed his accounts by accurately answering his security questions. The accounts were closed and a report for credit card fraud was filed.
SATURDAY | 2 MARINE: A vessel was stopped and the operator arrested for boating under the influence (BUI). The operator was booked into King County Jail. MARINE: A vessel was stopped for having a drunk operator. A number of empty beer cans were found around the vessel. The operator refused a BAC at the Proctor Landing holding cell and was cited for doing so.
WEDNESDAY | 6 FRAUD: A 62-year-old Island man’s personal information was compromised and a Bank of America checking account created online. The Island man said he received an email notification and realized something was wrong.
SUNDAY | 3 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: An unknown suspect broke a Kenmore woman’s windshield and left a note on an Albertson’s receipt. TRAFFIC OFFENSES: A vehicle parked illegally behind a boat trailer boxed in another trailer. The vehicle was ticketed and impounded.
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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council Regular Meeting of August 18, 2014 has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 7:00 pm at City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on August 13, 2014. #1103030. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2014-15 BUDGET MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #400 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of Mercer Island School District #400 has completed its budget for the 2014-15 school year ending August 31, 2015 and has placed same on file in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. Notice is further given that the Board of Directors will meet for the purpose of conducting a public hearing and adopting a budget for the General Fund, Transportation Vehicle Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service
Fund, and Associated Student Body Fund for the year ending August 31, 2015. Said meeting will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mercer Island City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington. Any person may appear there and be heard for or against any part of the budget. A copy of the budget will be available to any taxpayer making a request for same. Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent Secretary to the Board of Directors Mercer Island School District #400 King County, Washington Published in the Mercer Island Reporter August 6, 2014. August 13, 2014 and August 20, 2014. #1102613.
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30 BUI arrests over Seafair weekend Seafair weekend brings boats, sunshine and its share of drunks. Every year the Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) teams up with Washington State Patrol, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Seattle Police Department and the King County Sheriff ’s Office. There were a total of 30
BUI arrests over the weekend and one arrest by the MIPD. Commander Leslie Burns said arrests were down significantly from past years, and were less than half of the number of last year’s BUI arrests. “Our officers on the boats found that a large majority of the boats had designated boat operators and/or operators who were drinking minimally early in the day and quit before the afternoon,” explained Burns.
Paul Edward Hardy, MD January 28, 1923 - August 5, 2014
Born in North Dakota in 1923, Paul was from a strong Irish Catholic farm family. One of 12 children born to James and Mary Hardy, Paul worked on the farm, and had a strong desire for lifelong learning. He was determined to become a physician and was supported in this by his family. He graduated from Beach High School, completed his pre-medical studies at Carroll College in Helena, Montana and received his M.D. from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1951; he was Junior Class President at each institution. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor National Medical Society. Following Medical School, he interned in Seattle, Washington at Providence Hospital. It was there that he met his wife Lois who worked as a nurse. They traveled to St. Paul, Minnesota for a Fellowship in Internal Medicine, and then returned to the Seattle area. Paul joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps in August 1953, serving at Madigan Army Hospital (Tacoma, WA) and, in Korea, at the 25th Station Hospital and 12th General Dispensary (Korea Communications Zone, KCOMZ). Following his Army service, Paul practiced medicine in Seattle, initially in his own practice, then accepting an invitation to join the Polyclinic. He was a member of the Medical Staff at Providence, Swedish, Harborview and University Hospitals. He was a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington; highlights of his teaching career at the Providence Hospital Teaching Program included service as Director of Medical Education, Department of Medicine Chairman and Chief of the Division of Internal Medicine. He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine. He served as Chairman of the Medical Practice Committee of the Washington State Medical Association and chaired several committees for the King County Medical Society. He volunteered for the Catholic Relief Services’ St. Martin de Porres Shelter, providing free medical services for Seattle’s indigent population. Paul and his wife, Lois, were among the founding parishioners of St. Monica Parish on Mercer Island. He served the community through many Parish activities, including coaching youth athletics, serving as Men’s Club President, and, most recently, delivering food with Friends of the Needy. He was a life-long student of history, particularly of World War II. He loved airplanes and flying, particularly as a pilot. He loved sports, most recently golf, and he and Lois never missed a chance to cheer on the Mariners. Indeed, his most cherished activities involved Lois, his wife of 62 years, and his seven children.Truly his pride and joy, he loved time with his family above all else. Paul was preceded in death by all of his nine brothers and two sisters. He has enjoyed close relationships with his dozens of nieces and nephews and their wonderful families. He is survived by his wife Lois, and his seven children, Colleen, Jim, Paul (Gloria), Mary Jo (Brian), Monica (Tom), Michael, and Nancy (Josh). He also cherished and thoroughly enjoyed his 13 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. Visitation on Tuesday, August 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Flintoft’s Funeral Home in Issaquah. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, August 13 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica’s Catholic Church on Mercer Island. Remembrances may be made to Providence Hospice of Seattle. 000000
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letters | FROM 5 work with KCLS and to better improve communication between our community and KCLS. This, hopefully, will lead to a better dialogue and some improvements to their plan (they have already made many changes to their original plan based on City Council Library Advisory Board meetings). To disband from KCLS totally and form our own little library system is NOT in the best interests of our community. Sandra Lindstrom
Response to Mayors’ letter on library vote In the August 6 Mercer Island Reporter, Mayors Bassett and Grausz criticized Concerned Citizens Committee’s (CCC) initiative to stop what we believe is a deplorable financial waste and year-long shutdown of our library by the King County Library System (KCLS). We wish to rebut their statements. Mayors’ Point: ‘… suggestion has been made our city attorney is improperly preventing a vote by Islanders on whether or not to create a new library system. (See www.mireporter.com/opinion/ letters/268805611.html.) That is absolutely incorrect. Instead, our city attorney is
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working to ensure we do not race to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a vote before we know if it would be meaningful or meaningless.’ CCC’s Response: We submitted a petition of 175 signatures on July 15 to establish a MI city library. Speed being critical for timely validation, the city attorney took the maximum time before forwarding it to King County. Our city attorney sent us a letter on July 18 stating, “There are a number of legal ambiguities created by seeking to establish a new city library. The city is seeking a Washington state attorney general (AG) opinion on these ambiguities.” But as we’ve learned, the AG only renders opinions on state-level issues, not local. Some could label this legal foot-dragging. When we asked for a copy of the letter sent to the AG, she informed us no such letter existed! Our conclusion? Whether purposeful or not, her actions are obstructing our legitimate efforts to seek a popular vote on an important local matter. Mayors’ Point: “With each vote estimated to cost $40,000 to $80,000 of taxpayers’ money we believe all Islanders deserve sound legal advice before money is spent in this matter.” CCC’s Response: According to the county, the cost would be roughly half that; $20,000 to $30,000. But we must put this cost in perspective: Islanders pay $5 million
annually for KCLS services. According to their estimates, the cost of running our library is $2.4 million. MI taxpayers would save roughly $2.6 million annually were we to withdraw from KCLS. Islanders have paid an estimated $60 million to KCLS since its annexation and received roughly $20 million in service. Many of us are progressive enough to allow $40 million to be re-directed to other KCLS libraries, but if we are not even given the courtesy of redesigning the library according to our needs, then we are indeed being taxed without representation. When KCLS no longer listens to its patrons, perhaps it’s time to buy back our library. Our research shows it is feasible, and we may actually provide service. CCC has urged city council to put the issue to a vote. None of us are against change. We want thoughtful improvements made to our library. But unlike the current KCLS plan, it must incorporate our needs and opinions. With diminishing finances and governmental deficits, all citizens and leaders should strive to avoid unnecessary and unwanted expenditures. Why is the city council not supporting us in putting this issue to a vote? We believe we deserve better from KCLS and our city council. Eric R. Swenson, MD For the CCC
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content of these interviews has been edited for length and clarity. For a fuller version of the interview, and to see stories and letters regarding the library by other voices, including members of the Concerned Citizens Committee, visit mi-reporter.com. What has been the city’s relationship with KCLS? Jane Brahm: Since the very beginning, when we had just a tiny, little library, we’ve contracted with KCLS. The relationship with KCLS has been very long, since KCLS started really. Have there been similar flashpoints in Island history? Brahm: Oh yes, a lot of things. The first annexation was a big deal too. The decision to have our own marine patrol and to pull away from King County [was a big deal]. Issues get well vetted on Mercer Island and there’s no lack of passion. That’s a wonderful thing, but one needs to try to get a sense of the whole Island and the long-term and not just the needs of today. Why do you think this issue has generated such a heated dialogue? I think it’s this sense of possession: ‘It’s our library, we love it.’ It’s sort of like sending your firstborn off to school or something. What would be the function and authority of the library board created by council back in July? Kirsten Taylor: KCLS has to consult with the board on all aspects of operation and management. But it’s very clear they only have to consult. The board doesn’t get
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any authority to make a decision but that in and of itself forces KCLS to at least consider community input and I think a lot of what we’ve gotten to now could have been avoided if that board had been in place two years ago and there had been a process, going through this renovation with the board. How long will the board be in effect for? Taylor: I had originally proposed in my agenda bill, that the library board last a period of about 18 months so that it would last about the lifetime of the renovations of the library and the council opted to extend it by one year. [At the end of that] 2.5 years we’ll decide whether it’s active and useful work for the board to continue at that time. What does the timeline for construction look like? Dan Grausz: Probably not before December. They haven’t even started the bidding process yet. They can’t until they have the permits. What has been the biggest misunderstanding or detail lost in this lengthy conversation? Grausz: One of the misunderstandings is the role of the city. When the voters decided 20 years ago to annex to KCLS they basically turned over the library to another governmental agency. The city literally has no power over this renovation except [to] review the permit to make sure the permit information complies with the code...People come to our meetings and they are very agitated and they want us to do something and it’s frustrating because we’re limited in what we can do. What have been your recent conversations with KCLS?
Grausz: We met with them on Tuesday, August 5. The first [library] board meeting is the 14. We met with them just to prepare for the first meeting and to gauge whether they’re willing to consult with the board regarding this renovation. And on some points they’re willing to engage in further conversation. But I don’t want anyone to believe that they’re going to tear up the plans and start all over again. They’re not going to do that. The vast majority of what’s in those plans is what’s going to end up in the remodel. But it needs to be kept in mind that a lot of what’s in those plans are changes that they made after the city and the Concerned Citizens and the Mercer Island Library Board started pushing on this. For the first time [on August 5, KCLS] said they were willing to talk about the book-drop again. That was the first time in a long time. I have all the respect in the world for what the Concerned Citizens Committee did. Unfortunately...the way KCLS has handled this has made them so frustrated that the original goal of trying to get a good renovation has gotten lost. The reality is that Mercer Island has to have its own library and to try to replicate at all what KCLS has done, it’s never going to happen. We can’t match their 4 million book collection... So we would have to affiliate with somebody and there are not a lot of options out there. Where did the idea for deannexation come from and how is the city approaching it? Grausz: There’s a specific provision in state law that says how you do that and basically City Council would have to put it on the ballot and it has nothing to do with this 100-signature petition to form a new library. This is where it gets con-
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soldier | FROM 1 program of the National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY). On the sixweek trip, Kayla had dinner with diplomats and talked to parents of people killed or kidnapped in previous wars. The trip piqued her interest in Israel. “She came home from that trip and said, ‘I think I want to be a diplomat for Israel,’” recalled Denise. “She was fascinated, but we were like ‘OK, whatever.’” The following summer, Kayla wanted to go back and found another leadership program, NCSY’s JOLT, that could take her to Israel. Only 50 students would go, and it was an expensive trip that her parents said she’d have to pay for. To her parents’ surprise, Kayla got a restaurant job to help finance the trip. It was after her second trip that her parents say Kayla decided she wanted to join the Israeli army instead of the Marines. “She was just getting frustrated,” Scott recalls. “It was after the second trip to Israel when she realized she still had a passion to join a military service, but she wanted to give and make a difference in something she believed in. She didn’t believe in what [the U.S. was] involved with, but she definitely had passion for Israel and felt that was where she could make her difference. And that’s when she decided, and she was very clear.” In a last-ditch effort, Kayla’s mother tried taking her on college tours to dissuade her daughter. “I’m not arguing with her, but I’m trying to change her mind,” says Denise. “I’m taking her to schools, going on college trips to the East Coast, George Mason, Yeshiva University. I’m thinking I’m going to change her mind. And she
Those short texts mean the world to Kayla’s parents because ultimately, their daughter is always on their minds. “We’re always thinking about it, everyday,” says Scott. “It’s hard, it’s very hard,” her mom says through tears. “I’m very proud of her, but it is hard. And it’s been great, everybody on Mercer Island has been so supportive. Everybody’s asking about her, but it’s hard. Sometimes though I just don’t think she understands how dangerous it is.” Her father is quick to disagree with that notion, but reading Kayla’s blog, it appears the danger registers with her differently depending on the context. Her family visited her in July, and Kayla writes comically about being able to have dinner at a popular Thai restaurant that was previously all booked until after a few rockets, “we got the pleasure of dining there that night.” But her tone quickly changes, explaining how frightening it was after explaining to her family what to do when they heard a siren to the shock of one going off while her family was there. “Now, thank God, my family is heading back to rocket-free America, and I
thought the campuses were great, but she kept saying, ‘after my service, I’ll come back and go to school.’” So in October 2013, a month after Kayla’s 18th birthday, Scott traveled with Kayla to Israel, as she embarked on becoming a lone soldier with the IDF. Kayla started a blog chronicling her travels. She writes about the loneliness that comes with being a stranger in a strange land, strugDenise Mogil gling to figKayla’s mother ure out the bus system, getting lost in her new country and running out of currency shortly after arriving. Early on, she questions her decision to forego college for the cause. But with each post comes another small victory for Kayla, as she becomes more and more acclimated to her surroundings and reaffirms why she chose to come to Israel. On Facebook, Kayla calls her service the most stressful, exciting, scary time of her life, but she loves it. Her parents have been amazed with how well she’s hung in there. “When she goes out into the field, they don’t shower for a week. They don’t change their clothes, they eat tuna fish for every meal. It’s just amazing to think that this girl who was such a girly-girl is now a totally different person and can do all that,” says Denise. “It’s a testament to her that she gave all that up to do what she’s doing now. But she doesn’t really complain about it.” Kayla’s parents keep up with their daughter primarily through social media. Facebook is huge with Denise, where she can see all of Kayla’s posts. If she reaches them by phone, it’s usually a short phone call or text. “Just to know that she’s texting us, we know she’s OK. Even if it’s just ‘Hi, I’m alive, love you,’” said Denise.
“She came home and said, ‘I think I want to be a diplomat for Israel.’”
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Kayla Mogil left, with her friend and fellow lone soldierRuth, share a moment during their service overseas. head back to my army family first thing in the [morning],” Kayla wrote. And the family trip was not without one last plea to come back. “The last night we were there, I told her, ‘look, you’ve done your duty, we can all go now. It’s fine, we’ll get you into college.’ She said no,” remembers Scott. There have been lighter moments as well. “It’s funny because some of the things she posts on Instagram, my friends will say, ‘it doesn’t
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even seem like Kayla’s in the army, she makes it seem like she’s on vacation,’“ says Denise. Both parents say their views of American news media has shifted since their daughter has gone overseas. Denise thinks media coverage in the U.S. has been one-sided, and Scott adds there’s always more to the story. But it’s more attention than they gave before their daughter was serving, and they’ve both become more globally aware. “You get in your bubble,
especially here. We live in this beautiful place, we have great jobs and we’re very fortunate. You don’t think about this stuff that goes on in the world. It’s made me more aware. My parents who live in Kentucky who never knew anything about any conflict and are not Jewish, they’re keeping up on it. My extended family, people you’d never think would be supportive or interested in the world, they’re becoming more interested.” Kayla is committed to serve with the IDF until next June, when the plan is to come home and start as a freshman somewhere. The hope is that Kayla makes it back in time for Noah’s graduation from MIHS. While not currently planning to join the Israeli army, Noah received an official invite to join the Naval Academy. In the meantime, her family will keep their attention overseas and try and put things in perspective with her service. “You don’t try to think about ‘what if.’ You try to live in the now. It will drive you crazy if you do,” says Denise. “We’re lucky, we have two kids that are very good kids who know what’s going on in the world. We’re very proud of them.”
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News briefs Graduates Natalie Marr, a 2010 graduate of Mercer Island High School recently graduated from the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon on May 4, 2014. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well a Spanish degree. Talia Homchick graduated on May 18, from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Political Science and a minor in Business Economics. Robbie Homchick graduated on May 25, from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Economics and French. Robbie swam for 4 years for the Amherst men’s swim and dive team. Both Talia and Robbie will work and live in Chicago. Four Islanders have graduated from Seattle Pacific University. They are:
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Trevor Stewart Harris graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.
Mercer Island’s Youth Theatre Northwest’s production “Little Shop of Horrors” opens Friday, August 8 and performs through Sunday, August 24. The show is best for those 12 and older. All performances will be held at the Islander Middle School Auditorium, located at 8225 S.E, 72nd Street on Mercer Island. due to Youth Theatre’s transition to new quarters.
Jenny Jung-Mi Kim graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Pak Wai Li graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Allison Rachel Strange graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design.
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Huskies’ Lindquist staying positive during fall football camp Sophomore quarterback remains upbeat as Aug. 30 opener approaches By Joseph Livarchik
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As Jeff Lindquist gears for the start of the 2014 football season under a new coach and amidst a quarterback competition, the Husky sophomore and former Mercer Island standout seems to be taking it all in stride. “There’s a tremendous, positive vibe,” Lindquist said over the phone after Sunday’s practice. “The staff brings a whole new level of positivity. They’re great coaches to be working with.
It feels like hard work is valued by them, which is always nice as a player.” That vibe seems to have stretched to the UW quarterbacks, as Lindquist aims to remain positive as he competes with redshirt freshman Troy Williams for the starting QB spot in the Huskies’ opener Aug. 30 at Hawaii, while sophomore quarterback Cyler Miles serves a one-game suspension. Lindquist has maintained a friendly attitude toward the competition while focusing on what he could contribute in camp. “I just want to help the team win when I can,” he said. “The big goal with earning the job is to give it everything I’ve got and see where the cards fall where
they may.” When asked how the return of Miles affected the mind-set going into the competition, Lindquist praised his counterpart, saying he helped raise the level of competition. “Everyone’s given an equal shot, and we’re just worrying about ourselves and what we can do. Cyler’s a great player, and we raise the bars for each other. That’s what we’re all about.” Lindquist said he’s been working on his accuracy and getting a good grasp of new head coach Chris Peterson’s offensive system. Since his first season with the Huskies, Lindquist has had three quarterback coaches in three years, so as a quarterback, he was used to coaching changes. But he
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UW sophomore Jeff Lindquist aims to stay positive while competing for the starting spot in the Huskies’ Aug. 30 opener against Hawaii. admitted the new coaching staff did present a lot to take in at first. Since arriving at UW as a redshirt freshman himself, Lindquist said getting a better grasp of the quarterback position from a mental aspect has been crucial. “The big transition from high school to college has been the mental side to the game. It’s a lot more advanced, there’s a lot more knowledge at the quarterback level to be successful. I’ve come a long was the last two years understanding offense. At the college level, you find everybody’s out there on the field for a reason. There’s an elevated element of skill. Everybody’s
better, so you have to be better to be successful.” Lindquist said whoever lands the starting job Aug. 30 will have to make sure to throw the ball well and lean on the team’s skill players to have success against Hawaii. “One thing we’ll have to do is be accurate with the football and, in a sense, just manage the offense like we’re point guards,” he said. “We know who to get the ball to, so it’s about delegating the ball to your teammates and letting them go to work.” In the meantime, the former Mercer Island standout will do his best to maintain confidence during competition.
“Its easier to go into scenario where you have a bad throw or think you’re having a bad week. It’s important to stay positive, shake it off and move on. From a team standpoint, it doesn’t matter who you’re playing, if you stick together good things will happen. That’s the big thing.”
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J Robinson Wrestling Camps come to the Eastside Sports briefs By Josh Suman
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Mercer Island High School wrestling coach Creighton Laughary knows the inside of a gymnasium isn’t the most attractive place for youngsters during the summer. There are tournaments for select soccer and baseball teams around the West Coast, offseason workouts for football and basketball that help players gain the inside track for playing time during the season and of course, the beckoning waters of Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish. “It shows a lot of commitment,” he said. “To come into the gym for a week shows they really want to succeed.” For around 150 kids inside the pavilion at Northwest University last week, there was good reason to get out of the sun, as one of the nation’s most recognizable youth wrestling camps made the trip to the area. J Robinson Intensive Wrestling Camps brought
its traveling roadshow to the Eastside, bringing two-time NCAA Champion Tony Nelson, and a host of top-level coaches from around the country to tutor area youth. Bellevue Christian coach Pete DeLaRosa brought a handful of his athletes to the camp, saying the reputation of J Robinson — the head wrestling coach at the University of Minnesota and namesake of the camp — precedes the man. “It’s the number one camp in the nation,” DeLaRosa said. “The number one thing is character, and how he explains hard work.” Nelson, a back-toback NCAA heavyweight champion during his junior and senior seasons, was one of the chief instructors at the camp, which included local athletes as well preps from as far away as Alaska. “It’s a pretty full day,” Nelson said. “It keeps them busy and makes them stay focused.”
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Area wrestlers gathered inside the pavilion at Northwest University last week for the J Robinson Intensive Wrestling Camps. Matt Oss, a rising sophomore at Skyline High School in Sammamish and third-year wrestler, said the chance to learn technique and life lessons from Nelson, Robinson and the rest of the coaches was an experience he wouldn’t pass up. “I really want to get better,” he said. “I’ve seen him (Nelson) on TV and it is just really cool to be here with him.” For Nelson, who hopes to make the US National Team and possibly com-
pete in the Olympics, traveling around the country during his summer and helping teach youngsters about the sport that has taken him to incredible heights is exactly where he wants to be. “It’s a great way to give back to wrestling, help the younger generation learn,” he said. “It feels good when you see a kid doing something you showed them.”
The Mercer Island girls U14 Maroon soccer team took the top spot at the Federal Way FC Blast Off soccer tournament, which took place August 1-3. After finishing second in its division, the Maroon beat the first-place Timber Barons Green of Cowlitz Youth Soccer in the title match, 2-1. The Maroon includes team members Nicole Mandt, Catherine Yoshida, Ella Hensey, Robin Henry, Claire Molina, Ella Veljovich, Sarah Gest, Annelise Rorem, Ellie Sulla, Abbey Fahey, Mathilda Noone, Hannah Wainwright, Keathley Pinney Brown, Mackenzie Magnussen, Caroline Agress, Lexi Shurygailo and Elaina Martin. The team is coached by Tom Hill and assistant coach Steve Gest.
won the Tumwater Soccer Club’s 35th annual Kick in the Grass tournament, which took place the weekend of July 19-20. The Whitecaps swept the U16/17 bracket to finish with a 4-0 record in Washington’s longest running youth soccer tournament. The Whitecaps consist of team members Andrew Arvish, Matthew Chansky, Luke Boksem, Max Boksem, Oliver Corcoran, Jack Delay, Ben Dixon, Daniel Espeleta, Eric Dreyer, Renato Cardenas, Finn Childress, Dominic Giampapa, Kenny Koning, Jackson Kelley, Kyle Stolzman and Mitchell Woolston. Whitecaps coach Tom Koning commented, “The boys played great. I was really proud of how versatile and resilient they were. We started the tournament
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Two Mercer Island girls competed in the USA Triathlon Junior National Championships, which were held Aug. 2-3 in West Chester, Ohio. Sophia Coco, 13, and Ellie Bailey, 12, were among the 500 youth and junior competitors taking part in the running, swimming and biking events. Bailey finished first among 12-year-old girls in the swim leg of the competition and 25th overall in her age group, while Coco finished 57th overall in the female 13-15 age group. Both girls are members of the RockSteady Junior Triathlon Club, which trains around South King County and Pierce County.
Eastside FC GU15 White take top honors at Rush Cup
Mercer Island residents Jennifer Bernardez, Kendall Riley and Paige Robertson helped their girls U15 soccer team Eastside FC White win the gold division at the fourth annual Washington Rush Cup, which took place Aug. 1-3 at Skagit Park in Burlington. The team of ninthgraders, coached by Porter Lombard, went undefeated through three days of competition. In the final, Eastside FC defeated Washington Premier G00 ECNL, 1-0. Eastside FC GU15 team members include Carly Tudor, Karly Stokes, Joelle Tudor, Jenny Bernardez, Keelin Dillon, Caylee Gilberg, Chloe Young, Jamie Kim, Taylor Montgomery, Paige Robertson, Priya White, Kendall Riley, Taylor Thatcher, Ruby Madrone, Marisa Mestichella, Maddy Favour, Sarah Lewis and Mackenzie Crandall.
GU10 Red win Rimland Pacific Cup Islanders Katie Pedersen, Ella Hendelman and Caley Newcomer helped their girls U10 soccer team Eastside FC Red win the Rimland Pacific Cup tournament this past weekend. Eastside FC Red went unde-
feated through five matches and allowed only one goal throughout the tournament. In the final, Eastside FC Red defeated the Issaquah Gunners, 5-0.
Seattle/Lake Washington Open Water Swim Sept. 6 Join swimmers of all ages and skill levels for the Swim Across America: Seattle Open Water Swim in beautiful Lake Washington. Choose either the 1/2 mile or 2 mile option. Proceeds from the swim will support cancer research, prevention and treatment at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. All swimmers raise money to support the cause. For more information, visit www.swimacrossamerica.org.
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THURSDAY | 14 TOWN HALL - HOSTED BY KING COUNTY ASSESSOR LLOYD HARA: 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 14,
Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. King County Assessor Lloyd Hara from the Department of Assessments will host a town hall meeting on Mercer Island on Thursday, August 14. This public town hall will be an opportunity for the residents to learn more about their property assessments and values, senior and disabled exemptions, online services and the appeals process. Mercer Island is a physical inspection area for 2014. Free. For more, contact: Philip Sit, phillip.sit@kingcounty.gov and 263-2261.
SATURDAY | 16 Concert in the Park: 6-8
p.m., Aug. 16, Luther Burbank Park. Come listen to classical chamber music, mostly Russian-related, by a mix of professional musicians and some younger participants (winners of the Foundation’s annual piano competition). Hot dog cart will be available. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets. There is a natural amphitheater, but seating is on the grass. For more, contact: Natalya Ageyeva at 425-829-1345 or tashka@myuw.net.
SUNDAY | 17 SJCC Film and Panel - ‘A Place at the Table’: 3-5
p.m., Aug. 17, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Free but with suggested donation of $5. For more, contact Pamela Lavitt at PamelaL@sjcc.org or 388-0832. Join for a free screening of an important film about hunger in America, narrated by Jeff Bridges. Panel disscussion to follow. Reserve your free ticket at jewishinseattle.org. 50 Million Americans—one in 4 children—don’t know where their next meal is coming from. “A Place at the Table”
tells the powerful stories of three of those Americans, who maintain their dignity even as they struggle to eat.
TUESDAY | 19 mipa summer concert featuring recess monkey: 6:15
p.m., Aug. 19, Mercerdale Park, 77th Ave. S.E. and S.E. 32nd St. Come monkey around with us at MIPA’s highly anticipated event of the summer - a FREE outdoor concert featuring Recess Monkey. Bring a picnic, a blanket, and your dancing shoes. Contact Erin Sirianni for more at 992-5272 or erin.sirianni@ gmail.com.
FRIDAY | 22 SALE TO BENEFIT CITY OF HOPE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug.
22 and 23, Holy Trinity Church, 8501 S.E. 40th St. Huge sale of new and nearly new items plus fresh baked goods. All funds benefit City of Hope, a research center and hospital focusing on cancer, diabetes and HIV/ Aids treatments and cures in Duarte, CA. For more, contact Julie Meacham at juliemeacham@comcast. net or 415-485-5288.
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deners are all in one place for our community. Join weekly email updates to hear about specials. YTN summer camps: ongoing through Aug. 29, Islander Middle School, 8225 S.E. 72nd St. Join YTN for a summer of star making. Explore imagination, hone song and dance skills, and perform in a full-scale production. YTN has oneweek, three-week, full-day, half-day, flexible payment plans, and a galaxy of educators. For age groups and specific offerings, visit: youththeatre.org/ classes-camps/summer2014-camps/. lion’s club eyeglass drive:
ongoing, drop-off locations at Mercer Island Thrift Shop, Mercer Island Community and Events Center and Mercer Island Fire Station. If you have ill-fitting, used or unused eyeglasses, consider donating them for a good cause. mercer island radio operators monthly meeting:
7-8 p.m., 3rd Thursday of every month, next meeting Aug. 21, Main Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Please join the Mercer Island Radio Operators (MIRO) at the North Fire Station for training on how to communicate in emergency situations. For more go to the MIRO website at: mirohams.org/.
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4400 88th Ave. S.E. 236-3537 www.kcls.org/ MercerIsland fall mini book sale: Sept. 18-21, during regular library hours. It may be a mini-sale but there are still well over 1,000 books in a wide-ranging selection of genres. Stock up on your fall reads. computer class one-on-one assistance: 7-8 p.m., in
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events | Upcoming mercer island sister city association - french cooking with chefs jacques boiroux and dominique place: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug.
28 or 29, in the Madison Park neighborhood. Learn how to make the perfect onion soup, sweet and savory crepes, fillet of beef wellington and a carpaccio of salmon with a medley of fresh herbs. Includes menu tastings with wine, recipes and apron. Advanced tickets required. For more information, visit: www.mercerislandsistercity.org or call 232-4570. JAZZ CONNECTION AT MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET:
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 31, Mercer Island Farmers Market, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Jazz Connection to fill the air at MIFM Sunday. Featuring Island physician Edgar Steinitz on saxophone. This traditional jazz ensemble plays Gerswin and all your other favorite jazz standards. Original tunes too! Enjoy good music, friends, and food at MIFM. For more, contact Nannette Bassett at nannettebas@gmail. com.
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music and food at the Mercer Island Outdoor Sculpture Gallery. The evening will feature 10 local wineries, many with Mercer Island connections, offering tastings of at least two wines each and juried artists from both Mercer Island and the Seattle area with a selection of fine handmade artworks. mercer island chamber luncheon: Sept. 4, Mercer
Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Sound Transit will present to the Mercer Island business community. study skills workshop: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.,
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Q&A | FROM 8 fusing. If you look at state law there are several ways that a library can come into being. One way, is that Mercer Island could form its own library and the way that’s done is 100 taxpayers, or the City Council could put a referendum on the ballot and if the voters approve a library we can go and create a library. What would de-annexing entail? Grausz: KCLS is actually a rural library district…a rural library district is limited to one county...and then the governmental entities within the county can annex to the rural library district. That’s what the voters of Mercer Island decided to do in 1992-93. The law says if you want to unravel that you need to have a vote. The
City Council would have to put that on the ballot. there’s no provision there that says if 100 or even 1,000 citizens [sign a petition] it goes on the ballot. There’s another provision on state law on initiatives so that presumably would require 1,000 signatures to force the council to put something on the ballot. But this provision, that the Concerned Citizens have gone under, is to form a new library. And the question that our city attorney is grappling with, is can you legally form a new library when you’re already part of a library. That’s the conundrum we’re in. At some point you can’t have two libraries operating at the same time. Taxpayers are never going to pay for that anyway. They have the building and the only way we can get the building back is to de-annex...Then we’d have to buy the building back at appraised value and we’d have to pay off
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our share of the 2004 bond issue -- between $500,000 and $600,000 a year -- for the next ten years. It would be very expensive to leave and we have no idea right now what it would cost to operate our own library. We have no idea what we could deliver with our own library. I think generally people are satisfied with the service they get from KCLS. They get frustrated by them but they’re satisfied with the services and to suggest for a second that the city is prepared to offer equivalent services, we haven’t even begun to think about what that would mean. How should the city approach this push for deannexation?
Brahm: It’s a legal question. Apparently it’s quite unprecedented to de-annex and create a library when you already have a library. [City attorney] Katie Knight is dealing with the legal questions about what can be done right now. [Some people] are questioning or seeing that as foot dragging on the part of the city. I think we need to do this right because any election we have costs a lot of money -- at least 9:00am - Adult Sunday School $40,000 for an election and 10:30am - Worship and programs up to $80,000 for a special for Nursery - 5th grade election. 3200 78th Ave SE So I believe we need to evergreenchurch.cc (206) 232-1015 cross all our T’s and dot all of our I’s.’ It would be irresponsible for us to fail to do that.
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Brahm: We’ve had this disruption of service when the library was remodeled completely. The interesting thing was the library was relocated to where True Value is now. It was in the building to the North. They had a big space and the library usership went up because it was right downtown. The whole community got involved in moving boxes and setting up boxes and helping the library move. Yes, it was disruptive but it worked out very well because it got people using the library who wouldn’t otherwise.
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tax based on assessed values. Accordingly, Mercer Island contributes approximately $4.4 million to KCLS on an annual basis for the maintenance and operations of the facility, and access to the full 3+ million item collection. In addition to that $4.4 million, approximately $565,000 per year goes to servicing the debt associated with the bond which passed in 2004. The bond is being paid off over a period of 20 years, of which 10 years have passed. Irrespective of whether or not the Island were to withdraw from the KCLS system, we are obligated to continue these debt payments which, based on current property assessments, would total in excess of $5 million. There appears to be no way around this.
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By Reporter Staff The 2014 Art UnCorked, a new event sponsored by the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce and the Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL), will be an evening of wine tasting, art, music and food in the heart of downtown Mercer Island. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 12, in the Town Center at 78th Avenue S.E. and Sunset Highway. Ten Washington state wineries will be pouring their wines under tents along 78th Street, while juried artists will be showing and selling their paintings, sculptures and more in booths along Sunset Highway. Wines poured will be available for purchase at a 10 percent discount. Several food trucks will provide delicious choices for everything from snacks to full meals. And live music will contribute to the festive mood. A portion of the proceeds
Admission is free. Tickets for the wine tasting are $25 in advance; $30 after Sept. 5. For tickets, go to EventBrite: mercerislandartuncorked.eventbrite.com or go to info@mercerislandchamberofcommerce. org. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 232-3404. A few of the featured wineries, many of which have a connection to Mercer Island, include: Convergence Zone Cellars, an award-winning, familyowned winery located in Woodinville; Lodmell Cellars, a Walla Walla winery known for its estate merlots; Wilridge Winery, founded in 1988, the oldest continuously operated winery in Seattle; Waving Tree Winery of Goldendale, with a tasting room in Kirkland; Ramseyer Vineyards of Zilla, known for its cabernet dominated blends; and Schilling Cider, a hard cider company based in Seattle. For more, visit www.mercerislandchamber.com/.
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The Mercer Island Farmers Market celebrated its seventh anniversary on Sunday, August 10. In honor of the celebration High Five Pie made fruit crisps -- peach and berry and apricot -- for the market.
Market committed to local farmers and the environment Vendors must have local sources for produce, foods, plus compostable items By Mindy Landsman Special to the Reporter
The Mercer Island Famers Market (MIFM) supports Washington state producers, farmers and the environment. The MIFM requires that at least half of the ingredients used by pre-
pared food and readyto-eat food vendors are locally sourced from Washington farms or companies. In order to sustain the MIFM for years to come, 93 percent of the market income directly supports MIFM vendors, and 7 percent goes toward market operations, including a market manager. The MIFM serving items are 100 percent compostable and recyclable. The MIFM is committed to caring for
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the environment. Almost all of the farms that participate in the Island’s market are family-owned and have been in operation for at least two generations. They include: • Hayton Farms: A fifth-generation family farm established by Thomas Hayton in 1876 on Fir Island in the Skagit Valley; • Collins Family Orchards: A fourthgeneration family farm in Selah, which has been growing fruit with “a-peel,” for more than 100 years; • Hedlin Farms: A third and fourth generation farm in the Skagit Valley established by Rasmus Koudal, who came over from Denmark in 1906; • Martin Family Orchards: A third-generation family farm, founded in 1986 in Cashmere. The MIFM farmers and vendors take great pride in what they do. Enjoy the fruits of their labor every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. through October 12, in the Town Center.
By Pastor Greg Asimakoupoulos
The summer of 1969 made for a media frenzy. Newspaper headlines chronicled the Stonewall riots, landing on the moon, the Manson murders, Woodstock, Ted Kennedy and Chappaquiddick and the Miracle Mets. But of all the events that defined that summer, the one that meant the most to me didn’t get much media attention. On August 13, 1969 I was “born again.” No, not in a spiritual sense. My “faith awakening” had occurred several years prior. The rebirth I have in mind occurred when I stood with my dad and mom and brother in a Chelan County courthouse. My seventeen-year-old ears heard the bang of a gavel reverberate in the mostly empty courtroom. That was the day our surname was legally changed from “Smith” to “Asimakoupoulos.” My paternal grandfather’s decision to surrender his Greek name upon becoming a
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citizen four decades earlier was reversed. Reclaiming our “big fat Greek name” was not a spontaneous action nor did it happen in a vacuum. It was a thoughtful decision pondered over many years. With the popularity of Alex Halley’s book “Roots,” our culture seemed to issue an invi- Pastor Greg tation to celebrate one’s ethnic heritage. As my dad dug around his Greek roots, he made a discovery. It was a relative treasure chest buried in the rich soil of familial pride. Being an Asimakoupoulos was something to cherish, not abandon. From Dad’s perspective my grandfather had made a hurried decision amid social pressures to homogenize when he arrived in America. There were plenty of Smiths to go around. There were very few whose
last names could take a fourteen letter curtain call. And so the name-change process commenced. Forty-five years later our nation is a much different place. We are a culture whose vision of diversity is closer to 20/20 than it was in 1969. You don’t have to watch the Food Network to be convinced that our cultural taste buds now crave ethnic stew with recognizable chunks of diverse ingredients more than a pureed soup that lacks spice or color. Have you noticed? Places of worship are becoming ethnically diverse. We welcome the traditions and values each background brings to the table. Communion has come to mean more than just sharing a loaf and a cup. On this anniversary of my personal “rebirth,” I am grateful that I live in a nation where your roots need not be severed or denied. Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos, is the Chaplain at Covenant Shores.
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SPORTS REPORTER The Bellevue Reporter and Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter, divisions of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a sports reporter with a minimum of 1-2 years writing experience and photography skills. This position is based out of the Bellevue office. The primary coverage will be sports and recreation, with occasional general assignment stories. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a repor ter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; produce 5 by-line stories per week; write stories that are tight and to the point; 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 . We a r e l o o k i n g fo r a team player willing to get i nvo l ve d i n t h e l o c a l community through publication of the weekly n ew s p a p e r a n d d a i l y web journalism. The ideal applicant will have a understanding of local spor ts and recreation. He or she will have a commitment to community journalism and ever ything from shor t, brief-type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; be able to spot emerging sports issues and trends; write clean, balanced and accurate stories that dig deeper than simple features; develop and institute readership initiatives. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to w o r k e f fe c t i ve l y i n a deadline-driven environment. Must be proficient with AP style, layout and design using Adobe InDesign; and use the p u bl i c a t i o n ’s w e b s i t e and online tools to gather information and reach the community. Must be organized and self-motivated, exceptional with the public and have the ability to establish a rapport with the community. 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 yo u r c ove r l e t t e r, r e sume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:
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#1 PLOTS, 5 FOR $8,000 total, cer tified check. Washington Mem o r i a l Pa r k , B o n n ey Watson, SeaTac, in the d e s i ra bl e “ G a r d e n o f Flowers� Section 18, Blk 5 5 . C u r r e n t va l u e i s $18,975 or $3,795 / plot. Email me if you are interested, etterclan@gmail.com or call 1-651-402-7053. 2 PLOTS $5900 NEGOT Rest your loved ones side by side (plots 3 & 4). Monuments are okay. Desirable, sold out Heather Section located in Renton’s Greenwood Memorial Park. Seller pays transfer fees. Valued at $12,000 each. Private seller willing to entertain all offers. Call Andrew, 206-373-1988. 2 SIDE BY SIDE PLOTS Nice level walk up for visiting. Tranquil floral setting in the Rhododendron Section. $5,000 ea. G r e e n wo o d M e m o r i a l Park, Renton. Call 623377-0644.
4 PLOTS SIDE BY SIDE at Cedar Lawn Memorial Level walk up in the des i r a b l e D evo t i o n L o t 142C, spaces 1, 2, 3, 4. $2,000 ea or $7,500 for all. Retail price $4,500 ea. Lot location can be transferred. Cemeter y located in Redmond, near Home Depot. Call Mar y for details 425922-3765. $7500 PLOT; Pretigous Sunset Memorial Park in Bellevue. View of the mountains!!! Sold out space in the desirable “Garden of Prayer� section. Lot # 210, space # 5. Owner pays transfer fee & endowment care fee. If available would retail at $22,000. Private owner. 503-412-8424. BEAUTIFUL LOCATION 1 Plot for sale, asking $3,000. Value $5000. Mature floral landscape with fountain. Peaceful location in “Garden of Flowers�. Desirable Bonney Watson, Sea Tac, near Airpor t. Please leave message, I will return your call 206-7349079. BELLEVUE
$8000 SUNSET HILLS Cemetery plot or 2 plots for $15,000. Well manicured Garden of Prayer. Lovely panoramic cityscape setting. Easy access, right off the road located in Lot 78, spaces 3 & 4. Owner pays transfer fee. Private seller. Loyd at 509-674-5867. 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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COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |
206-232-4600
To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com
Seabeck
$2,985,000
Unique mansion on 8 acres with 500 ft of prime waterfront. Old world charm, dramatic views. One of a kind opportunity! #525084 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
Sandy Beach!
$2,450,000
Whidbey Island flat sandy beach w/90 tax ft of wft + add’l footage as property meanders around the point. 4BR/2.25BA, chefs kit, separate apt + huge boathouse #552862 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722
Best Buy MI
$1,425,000
Ready 4 you
$1,380,000
Crestwood Pl
$1,225,000
New List!
$1,175,000
6BR/5BA, 6550SF, 33,837SF property/ separate guest quarters, huge deck & flat play yard. Pristine setting / private. #605214 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411
Breathtaking 180Degree views of Lake WA, Bellevue sky line, and the Cascade Mountains. Great Entertainer’s layout, with a deck off of the kitchen. 3BR/3BA #599884 Doug Shih 206-230-5364
HOT onMI
$815,000
Set above w/lots of light! 4BR/2.5BA contemporary home in private wooded setting. Amazing private center courtyard. A home to relax in! #603247 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Josh Thurman 206-321-3129
Issaquah
$345,000
Lovely Versailles floor plan condo in Garden Village truly lives like a home. This spacious 1,475sf condo fea a remodeled kit, lg nook + a separate dining area. #670061 Molly Penny 206-200-4411 Katie Penny Shea 206-755-5051
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Spacious & elegant lower Tarywood Park hm. 4BR + den, 3BA, bonus room, hdwd floors & a floor plan filled w/natural light. Kit w/granite counters & SS applcs. #667410 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294
Come & get it...
$2,300,000
Last chance for sunny days spent waterside! Vintage Cape Cod w/level lawn to beach, your own boathouse too! 3,215sf, 4BR/3BA. Charming updates thruout! #627102 Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359
South End
$1,365,000
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
Shy 1/2ac of Westside, mid-isl view property w/spacious 5BR/3.5BA Northwest hm! Vaulted living rm w/window walls, dining rm opening to bkyd deck, cook’s kitchen #671992 Molly Penny 206-200-4411 Katie Penny Shea 206-755-5051
Step into this 2-Story sun lit entry and feel your cares subside. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows make this home feel even larger than 3860sf. 4BR/2.75BA #671054 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
◆ Bellevue
$968,000
Issaquah Gem
Kirkland Deal
$354,950
$465,000
Set among Majestic Towering Evergreens on over 2 acres this Issaquah NW Retreat will capture your heart! Skylit ceilings, starry nights and sunshine days! 4BR #651382 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411
Tacoma Charmer
$323,000
Peace of mind awaits you in this charming Cape Cod. Thoughtfully updated w/new copper plumbing & electrical + refinished hdwds. Chef’s kitchen. 4BR/2BA. #657160 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580
3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2 car garage| 1640sf Close to all amenities, highly rated schools, spacious and affordable. Make your offers, don’t wait. #638819 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557
Marysville
$250,000
Location, Location, Location! Desirable neighborhood, within 3 miles of Shopping, Schools, Restaurants, and hwys/ frwys. Neighborhood park right behind the house #667945 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077
Seattle on MI
$2,280,000
Gate-able in city style estate on Mercer Island? YES! Manor like home, gorgeous level lot, westside. 6,000+sf 4BR, main flr mstr, 2 offices, 2 Bonus rms! #655707 Harrison & St. Mary 206-919-9992
Cougar Mtn
$1,325,000
Your Own Spa!
$1,689,000
First Hill
$1,260,000
This 4BR/5BA Westside home captures the quiet water views in popular Lake View Highlands. Everything is here plus an amazing indoor pool w/lap lane & hot tub. #663538 Molly Penny 206-200-4411 Katie Penny Shea 206-755-5057
A stream runs through it… enjoy the privacy & tranquility of the NW in this custom built home. Over 5900sf of living space & cozy outdoor areas w/lk & mtn views. #675137 Koleen Cook 425-233-5500 Heidi Klansnic 425-830-4199
Fabulous north end location on private lane, custom blt 2 story, recent updates, 3 bedrooms+office or 4th, formal rms, great rm kit, bonus rm, deck+yard. #638896 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516
New Price
New List
$965,000
Enjoy spectacular lake and mountain views from this stunning 3 bedroom MI contemporary home. Extensive remodel in ‘02. 3BR/3.25BA, 2640sf, terraced deck. #619088 Julie Green 206-230-5388
$850,000
Set adjacent to one of Mercer Island’s most treasured tranquil park settings, (Ellis Pond) this lovely 5BR home is ready for you! Warm & inviting w/3 fireplaces! #672752 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411
Vicki Napoleone 206 790 5822 vickinapoleone@cbbain.com With over 18 years in real estate spread over two continents (the USA and Australia) Vicki has an outstanding record for exceeding her client’s expectations. Her keen eye for detail and truly genuine personally enable her to provide the utmost service to every client. Working closely with her husband Eric and their daughter Daniella as ‘Napoleone Group’, Vicki is part of a team that has been acknowledged by past clients for their passion, dedication and ability to produce great results over many markets. If you are thinking of making a move or know someone who is give Vicki a call she would love to hear from you.
Stop by our COLDWELL BANKER BAIN Mercer Island office for a Hot Sheet of New Listings, Sunday Open Houses or Sold Properties in your neighborhood!