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It’s back to school Tuesday Sept. 2 The big yellow school buses will roll once again through the Island on Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, as a new school year begins. Drivers are asked to be on the lookout for students and families headed to school. The Mercer Island School District reminds drivers to stop when the lights flash and the stop paddle is extended on yellow school buses. It is the law.
YFS shop changes donation policy, cancels remodel plans By Celina Kareiva ckareiva@mi-reporter.com
Jazz at Farmers Market Sunday Jazz Connection will fill the air with music at the Mercer Island Farmers Market between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday Aug. 31, at Mercerdale Park. The group features Island physician Edgar Steinitz on saxophone. The ensemble plays Gershwin and favorite jazz standards.
Lifelong Learning classes to begin Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes begin next week. For more on classes offered and to register, visit: www.osher. uw.edu. See more information on Page 14.
Government offices closed but trash will be picked up Most government offices will be closed on Monday. But trash and recycling will be on schedule. Republic Services will pick up garbage, yard waste and recycling on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. If Monday is your regular collection day, put your carts at the curb as usual. Customers can expect their scheduled collection days to remain the same during this holiday week.
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The sun is swamped as smoke rises hundreds of feet in the air above the town of Winthrop last week as fires — and now floods, continue to create havoc and misery in North Central Washington.
On the front line of a stubborn wildfire A newspaper reporter who is a medic with the Washington National Guard describes days in the ‘black zone’ By Ross Coyle
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Through a series of interesting circumstances, I found myself sitting in a military Humveeambulance on the black zone of the Carlton Complex Fire. Widely hyped as the largest wildfire in state history, the complex demanded the National Guard's activation – the first time
in 20 years – to assist with digging fire lines, medical and logistical support. While hearing about the manpower and logistics necessary to help fight a wildfire is one thing, seeing it in person is an eye-opening experience. From the training we received to the sheer size of the incident command center, it was amazing to see how many resources could be mobilized in such a quick timeframe. My unit, C-Co/181 Brigade Support Battalion, volunteered eight medics to the cities of Omak and Okanogan to help with the fire's eastern region. To serve on fire crews, a wildland firefighter earns his red card, a certification that proves
he has completed training. The National Guard pushed 300 soldiers through this training in four days to get them ready for firefighting, myself and seven other medics included. Training included fire behavior and equipment usage, as well as fire shelter training. The emergency shelters were particularly hard to stomach for some soldiers. One incredulous soldier, looking at the shelter, exclaimed "that's supposed to save my (expletive) life?" The six-foot-long, two-foothigh aluminum covers are designed to be deployed if fire crews are surrounded by a fire. They’re claustrophobic and can reach temperatures of 500 degrees if they’re actually used. The odds of surviving in one of the shelters comes out to about 50/50, but it’s better to use it and die then die and not try. As medics, we received little
The Mercer Island Thrift Shop is changing its donation guidelines, aligning them with other similar businesses like Goodwill, to accept only items that can be sold in-house or in bulk to other recycle markets. What seems like a minor tweak to store policy could in fact save the Thrift Shop lots of money. Already, the Thrift Shop contributes about $750,000 annually to the Youth and Family Services (YFS) budget, money that goes toward programs ranging from mental health counseling to drug and alcohol prevention. Youth
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School bus changes ahead By Joseph Livarchik
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As the first day of school approaches with ongoing remodel construction at Mercer Island High School and looming Metro cuts shortly to follow, the Mercer Island School District announced changes to bus routes for the 2014-15 school year. Due to construction closing the high school's bus load zone along 92nd Ave S.E. throughout the school year, Metro buses will now drop off students before school at the stop at 86th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 42nd Street. Students will be picked up after school in front of the District Administration building at 4160 86th Ave. S.E. The
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route adjustment will cause routes 891, 892, 205 and 203 to run approximately 10 minutes earlier in the morning and 10 minutes later in the afternoon, allowing students time to walk to and from the high school when dropped off and picked up. But changes to two of those routes won't last for long, as routes 203 and 205 will be among Metro's route cuts that take effect Sept. 27. Fortunately for riders, new bus route 894 will replace routes 203 and 205. Beginning Sept. 29, the 894 will serve as a sort of combination of the two eliminated routes. Todd Kelsay, director of transportation for the Mercer Island School District, said a contract is in place for route 894. Before the route goes into effect, students will still be able to ride routes 203 and 205 until they disappear. “It's not ideal, but it’s the world we live in,” he said of students changing bus routes so early into the school year. Metro route 204 will
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remain in service with a few additional stops to its schedule, effective Sept. 27, to cover some of those lost to the 202 and 205 route cuts. The district's yellow school buses that serve MIHS students along East Mercer Way north of S.E. 70th St. will follow regular schedules all year. Kelsay said it was important for people to pay attention for updates to the routes posted on the school district's website. “Everybody really needs to look at the schedules and understand the impact they may be facing,” he said. There will be plenty of adjustments to be made in the days before classes begin Sept. 2. But tying up route plans near the end of summer break is usually par for the course. “Things come together at the end because [student] enrollments and placements are sorted out close to the end,” he said. “We can react when students are placed in buildings, then we can look at the routes and the way they need to be adjusted, and away we go. We'll be ready.” For more go to the school website at www. mercerislandschools.org; contact Todd Kelsay at 236-3337 or todd.kelsay@ mercerislandschools.org.
Summer’s end A pair of women wheel their young through Aubrey Davis Park on a perfect summer afternoon on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Temperatures are expected to remain warm into next week. Mary L. Grady / Staff Photo
High school events will push parking in neighborhoods In these final days before school officially begins next Tuesday, there are a several preliminary activities that will create pressures on traffic and parking around Mercer Island High School. The busiest day of the week will be Friday, Aug. 29, when several groups of students will be at school for training sessions and to pay fees and have photos taken for identification. The school opens at 7 a.m., Friday for a BRIDGES training session, then groups of
students are scheduled for final registration activities through 2:30 p.m. Events scheduled for the 2014-15 school year around the Mercer Island High School campus will require parking beyond the capacity of school district parking lots. As a result, on-street parking in neighborhoods around the school will be allowed for the duration of the event. On-street parking in neighborhoods for these events is allowed under a 2007 agreement between the school district, Boys and Girls Club and the City of Mercer Island. A maximum of 30 event days per year are allowed.
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Events set for September are as follows: Sept. 5: Fall Kickoff Assembly (1:30-3:30 p.m.) Sept. 5 : MIHS football game (7-10:30 p.m.) Sept. 12: PTSA Welcome Back Coffee (9-11 a.m.) Sept. 23: Curriculum Night (6-9:30 p.m.) Sept 26: Football game (7-10:30 p.m.) Changes will be posted to the district website on the Mercer Island High School page. Contact Todd Kelsay at 236-3337 or at todd.kelsay@mercerislandschools. org for more.
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City ‘evicts’ artists to make way for Little Acorn at Community Center
At the ready This Humvee field light ambulance, deployed by the Washington National Guard, sits in a staging area near Carlton Complex Fire near Winthrop, Wash., last week. It is easy to see how the fire can spread due to the dry conditions.
Artists and others given notice in March and April By Celina Kareiva
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Hundreds of tents are set up to house around 1,000 firefighters, cooks, comto no preparation for what munication specialists to expect when we reached and command leadership. the fireline outside of some Everything from mobile teachers recommending showers to kitchens to moleskin for blisters and operations centers were set ace wraps for sprains. A up to create a miniature day before we left, several city within a city, all with non-commissioned offi- the mission of supporting cers and Sgts. Chris Hedtke those on the fireline. and Luke Noury had made The fireline itself resemthe long trek from Seattle bled a moonscape on one to Yakima side juxtato deliver posed next four medical to lush e qu ipm e nt forests and sets to us. made for a The key stark and was preparfascinating ing just right. c omp ar i You packed son. On e qu ipm e nt Ross Coyle, medic with the one side, for high Washington National Guard blackened, probabilcharred ity situations forest floor such as bliswith fallen ters, cuts trees outlined in ash piles. and dehydration while Exactly 20 feet away, a also considering burn inju- forest teemed with ferns ries, breathing and airway and grass. The dust also problems. defined the area. The lightCarrying too little equip- est steps could send dust ment would be disastrous, into the air, and it clung to but carrying too much gets clothes and gear and skin. in the way and makes it We spent most of our hard to find things that are days in the field ambuactually needed. lances, stationed at strateWildland firefighters gic points where we could operated in two locations help different teams. The – the fireline and in the work was so safe that most tent city that served as an teams went without. incident command center. Firefighters, on the The center could be other hand, stay busier. mistaken for a hobo camp. They use pulaskis, hoes
“Hundreds of tents are set up to house 1,000 people. ”
and shovels to carve up chunks of forest to deprive fires of fuel or spray down the underbrush with water. Bulldozers help remove even larger swaths of fuel from the fire's path, and 500-gallon water trucks provide a variety of aids, from spraying down brush to transporting water deep into the fire zone. Wildland firefighting is an extremely strategic effort. Crews can't access every section of a fire, and the key is preventing the fire to spread with the resources available. More often than not, lines have to be constructed well ahead of the fire in strategic areas that will minimize chances of the fire spreading. Being on a wildland fire area for the first time, more than anything else, put in perspective the incredible amount of resources synchronized to a single task. The enormous portable camps of support staff, food trucks, equipment depots, communications and firefighters were a constant reminder that if a task is pressing enough, people will spare no expense to make sure that it's completed. Ross Coyle works for the Kent Reporter, a sister paper to the Mercer Island Reporter.
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A band of artists that has been meeting and creating on Mercer Island for the last 18 years will have to find a new home after the city announced in April it could no longer host classes at the Community and Events Center. “It's actually the last place on Mercer Island where adults can gather and make art together,” said Lorri Falterman, coordinator for the Mercer Island Sculpture Group. Falterman is a professional sculptor and a painter who, though she has her own studio, says the arts and crafts room at the community center has been one of the only places artists can assemble and create together. Members and participating artists say the decision is a stark contradiction of the community center's mission, which promises to allot space for the arts. Programs are planned already for September, though no classroom space has been assigned. Steve Strong, an Island artist, says the city promised to look at alternate sites in churches and synagogues but hasn't found any adequate space. “While the Community Center maintains high quality specialized athletic spaces, including a weight room and dance room, it is apparently unwilling to continue providing a special space for producing visual arts,” reads a statement issued by the
group. The city is leasing the space to Little Acorn Day School, which earlier this year was given notice to vacate its current facility at the North Mercer campus, alongside Country Village Day School and Youth Theatre Northwest. Even with the new home, Little Acorn will have to shrink its class size by about 20 students, said president Tiana Traylor back in March. “I know it’s portrayed as though we threw the arts out,” says Bruce Parks and Fletcher, director of the Parks and Recreation Department. “But we don’t have space to keep everything... We decided to help [Little Acorn] preschool, which is great, but when you give something, you take something, which is sad.” Fletcher says the city looked for alternate sites, but couldn’t find anything that would allow for both the messy nature of the art classes and the privacy necessary to continue hosting the occasional nude model. The department also got estimates to remodel one of their existing rooms, but between alterations to the floor, cabinet and sinks, determined it would cost about $35,000, more than it could afford. Fletcher insists arts is still central to the community center’s mission. The center is participating in a visioning plan for the future that will help determine how the space is used and what areas of programming to priori-
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School briefs Gordon Zhang, a junior at Mercer Island High School, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, D.C. this November. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students and to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal. Gordon was nominated by Dr. Connie Mariano, the Medical Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent Mercer Island. During the three-day Congress, Gordon will join students from across the country to hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research; be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what is to expect in medical school; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and
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the future in medicine and medical technology. For more information visit www.FutureDocs.com or call 202-818-8319 The Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic Association has awarded a scholarship to recent Islander graduate, Ellena Anne Jones. Jones is the daughter of ConnieClarke Redmond and Kirk Redmond. At Mercer Island High School, Jones was active in the Jazz Ensemble, the marching band, cross country, track and field, basketball and diving. She also served on the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Board of Directors and was a volunteer at Childhaven. Jones will attend the University of Washington this fall. The Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic Association has a proud tradition of supporting women's education and encouraging young women to consider sorority membership. To this end, the organization gives scholarships to Eastside high school women who plan to attend colleges that offer Greek life opportunities.
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205 will end on September 27. The school district, required by law to provide transportation to students, must make up that lost service. The district will replace those routes with route 894 on September 29. The budget this year is 3.8 percent higher than last year's budget due to some inflationary pressures on everything from food to health insurance and utility rates. Mack noted that the addition of between 60 and 70 students this year will add $600,000 in costs for the coming term. School staff received 2.1 percent salary increases. On the capital side of the budget, the costs of building new facilities funded by bonds approved by the voters, is reflected in the capital projects fund. Also included is the capital levy that funds major maintenance projects in addition to technology. The levy funding includes both hardware and software, as well as teachers, technicians and administrators to manage district technology resources, he explained. The debt service fund provides the budget for principal and interest payments on the bonds approved by voters. The budget, broken down into several categories, will provide learning services for 4,204 students in the
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The $55 million dollar annual budget for the Mercer Island School District takes months to prepare. It provides for the very smallest items — such as filling a gas tank to hiring a technology specialist, to the very largest — the construction of a new elementary school. The budget is set to be finalized by the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors, tomorrow, August 28. Beyond the challenges of building new facilities and upgrading existing ones, other challenges add to the complexity of running modern facilities that meet the needs of children of all abilities to receive the kind of education that will prepare them for the challenges in the years ahead, said school district finance director, Dean Mack. One of the most complex challenges presented during this current budget cycle involves student transportation. Over the past few years, more than 200 students have gotten to school via Metro bus routes that include the articulated buses on routes 891 and 892 serving the high school. However, Metro routes 203 and
Grant for MISD ‘Highly Capable Program’ The Mercer Island Board of Directors approved the application for a state grant to help fund the school district’s Highly Capable Program as allowed under state laws RCW 28A.185
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coming year. Just under 60 percent of the budget is designated for the Classroom/ Student Services category which includes: teachers, administrators and counselors, salaries, supplies, materials, textbooks, curriculum development, training and technology support. Next, 14 percent of the total is for Support Services which includes 44 FTEs involved in maintenance, administration, support staff, custodial, and payment of utilities, security and insurance. Twelve percent of the budget is for special education services; three percent for food; and 4 percent for transportation. Just over half of the funding for the school district comes from the state. Just a fraction, 4 percent, is from the federal government, much of which goes to special education. Local levy money provides just over a quarter of the total. Just under 14 percent comes from tuition or fees charged for all-day kindergarten, school lunches and facilities use. Other earnings such as interests from investments are also included. The Mercer Island Schools Foundation and the PTA together donated $2.38 million this past year to the school district.
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s parents count down the hours before school begins, there is a flurry of errands, shopping and shots. There are last-minute scheduling changes for lessons, activities and after-school care. All require some sort of transportation. Whether on foot or on wheels, our need for getting from one place to another is a constant. The new school term means that it is time to return to the issue of traffic and safety. There are a few twists to the usual means of getting students to school this year. Both Metro and regular yellow school bus routes are in flex. The construction already underway at schools has brought more traffic, as workers and heavy equipment are on the streets around the schools. It is important to remember that it is not just parents or adults on the roads around our schools. There are teens, older drivers, nannies, drivers-ed students, FedEX and UPS drivers. There are landscapers and baristas. There are bikes and boards. There are big trucks pulling 53-foot long semi-trailers to Island grocery stores and businesses. Drivers, walkers and cyclists need to be aware and act accordingly. As the new term begins, let’s slow down and take that extra look before we make our move.
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nd speaking of safety — vaccinations are absolutely critical in preventing deadly disease. In Washington state, parents or legal guardians have the right to choose not to immunize their children, based on medical, religious or philosophical reasons. There are risks, however, when choosing against vaccination. Unvaccinated or partially immunized individuals are at increased risk of becoming infected with a vaccine-preventable disease if exposed to the illness and — spreading the disease to others. We encourage all who are considering opting out of these important safeguards to weigh the risks. They are extremely serious. Vaccinations not only protect children, but all of those who are vulnerable.
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Just say NO to a bus terminal and more parking The City Council continues on the path of allowing the “uprooting” of the North-end of the Island in exchange for a parking facility. Not a good exchange and one that may not solve the Town Center parking problem. Sound Transit and Metro are using Mercer Island to solve their problems. They are willing to negotiate for additional parking on Mercer Island because they want to use it for displaced autos when they build the new Parkand-Ride in South Bellevue. Will the South Bellevue buses also come to the Island during the building phase? This is not negotiating, when Sound Transit is willing to give what they want. We do not know whether the additional 220 planned parking spaces at the Community Center will solve the Town Center parking problem. There is no mention as to what are the causes of the parking problem. Is it commuting residents from the South-end, people working on Mercer Island, offIsland commuters to Seattle, apartment dwellers that don’t want to pay for or do not have parking? What is the percentage of usage of the Eastgate parking facility? Without knowing the causes you cannot solve the problem. The parking problem cannot get any worse than it is now. Street and merchant parking space is already limited. If you build additional parking, “they will come”. How will the parking be policed to keep off-Island commuters out? What will be the effect on the Community Center parking? The Council is correct in asking for more details about the new South Bellevue Park-and-Ride and why it will
not accommodate additional buses and use of private venues by individuals why they feel the Bellevue Way on- and doing whatever they want and not cenoff-ramps on I-90 are not able to handle soring anything. But a public place, let alone a pubthe additional buses. Why not spend the money to fix that problem rather licly-funded facility, is not subject to than spending the $8-18 million on these laws. Just like if I were to indeMercer Island to disrupt the downtown cently expose myself in public , I would be arrested. So too, people who view area. If we cannot stop the bus terminal, obscene material in public, especially why not use the leverage on Sound around young children, should be treatTransit to pay for improved bus ser- ed no differently, if not worse! Why is it when you raise your voice vice on the Island? Either by providing funds so that Mercer Island could and disturb others in a library you get buy small buses or paying Metro for kicked out? But if you view obscene material, and turn a improved bus service. publicly-funded eduThis would reduce the cational facility into a need for parking in the smut theater, that is not Town Center. Send your letters to: disturbing to others? It Mercer Island is editor@mi-reporter.com. is disturbing, and even already due to get $6 Keep it brief (400 words more disturbing, the million in exchange for or less), courteous, and KCLS cannot make the the loss of the HOV sign your name. distinction. lanes. We should make There is some serisure that this is not lost ously flawed logic going in the bargaining. The South Bellevue Terminal is a on by the KCLS management by mask“win-win.” Save millions, cars will fol- ing this issue as a “free speech issue” low for faster light rail service from instead of what it really is- disgusting the Eastside and we get improved bus tolerance for pornography that can be viewed by our children in the library, service on the Island. in a (and I emphasis this again) public, John Scherzo and publicly-funded place. I have sent letters to state legislators, city council members and the mayor. A friend of mine viewed an adult My complaint was forwarded to the male watching hardcore pornography head of the KCLS, and she stood her at a computer at the Mercer Island ground on the Library’s policy. This is Library by the printing station. When unacceptable, and MI residents should he complained to the librarian, they not stand for this. said there was nothing they could do The King County Library’s stance on because they cannot “censor” material this issue is deplorable. The library is a adults view on the computer. place that is suppose to be for children The library has totally missed the to come and congregate to further their point. This issue is not about censor- education and learn. It is not a smut ship, it’s about moral decency and pro- theater. I hope Mercer Island residents tecting our children. When the courts will join me in urging our legislators have reviewed these free speech issues, and city council members to defend it has always been whether or not our children in the library system. private venues had a right to display obscene materials. I fully support the Abraham Leavitt
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“The shooting in Ferguson.” gerene hipke Retired Brier
“The ALS ice bucket challenge.” Greg Poole Business consultant Mercer Island
“The Ferguson situation.” Blanche Hanoh Retired Mercer Island
“What’s going on in Israel.” stella hanoh
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Police Friday | 9 DUI: A 19-year-old Seattle man was stopped for equipment violations and during the stop admitted to have recently smoked marijuana. The driver was arrested and provided a voluntary blood sample.
Tuesday | 19 FRAUD: A 38-year-old Island man reported his Social Security Number had been stolen to file a fraudulent unemployment claim. ASSIST: Mercer Island police recovered a Seattle woman’s stolen vehicle while conducting an area
King County Health reports vaccinations required for 20142015 school year From preschool to college, immunizations are required for entry to school. Immunizations are a very safe and effective way to keep children healthy and in school. Whether you're a student entering college or a parent enrolling your child in childcare or school, you should be checking to see if immunization records are upto-date.
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search in the 5000 block of 84th Ave. S.E. The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta was recovered with latent fingerprints, a flashlight and matchbook believed to belong to the suspect. CAR THEFT: A 2011 Toyota Sienna Minivan was stolen from the 5000 block of 84th Ave. S.E. The van was unlocked and the keys were in the cup holder.
Wednesday | 20 WARRANT ARREST: Mercer Island Police contacted a 23-year old man on a misdemeanor warrant in the parking lot of the Southend shopping center. He was transported to King County Jail.
This fall, all students entering kindergarten through twelfth grade will be required to show proof of having received three doses of hepatitis B vaccine, five doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis-containing vaccines plus one dose of Tdap (on or after 11 years of age, grades 6-12), four doses of polio vaccine and two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Additionally, students entering kindergarten through sixth grade will need to show proof of having received two doses of chickenpox (varicella) vaccine or health care provider verification of disease. Documentation
State Patrol motorhome makes DUI traffic stop A Washington State Patrol lieutenant who was driving a motorhome used as a mobile DUI processing center pulled over a driver for suspicion of DUI, KIRO TV reported last week. Police said the lieutenant was driving the 36-foot motorhome back to the Bellevue State Patrol office about 3 a.m. on Aug. 9. As he exited from eastbound Interstate 90 to 156th Street, he saw a 2001 Honda Accord driving erratically. With no other patrol units in the area, the lieutenant made a traffic stop with the motorhome, which is equipped with emergency lights. The driver, a 28-year-old man, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to Overlake Hospital for a blood draw. Police said the man had several types of prescription pills in his possession. Toxicology results are pending. He was booked into the King County Jail.
of having received two doses of varicella vaccine is recommended, but not required, for students in 7th through 12th grades. Parents or legal guardians have the right to choose not to immunize their children based on medical, religious or philosophical reasons. Children who are not fully immunized may be excluded from attending school or childcare when cases or outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases occur. To exempt their child from receiving one or more vaccines required for
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State job growth improves Private sector jobs up, government jobs fall Nonfarm employment in Washington rose by 7,300 on a seasonally adjusted basis, from June 2014 through July 2014 according to preliminary estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS estimates the private sector gained 9,400 jobs during the month and the public sector lost 2,100 jobs. Similar estimates for the twelve months ending July 2014 indicate an increase in employment of 92,800 for the state. The private sector added 88,600 jobs while the public sector gained an estimated 4,200 jobs over the year. Washington’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July 2014 is 5.6 percent. The revised estimated June 2014
unemployment rate was at 5.8 percent. The July 2013 unemployment rate was 7.0 percent. BLS estimates of monthly job gains and losses are based on a survey of businesses. Preliminary estimates are subject to revision. June’s preliminary estimated gain of 9,100 jobs was revised to a gain of 13,600 jobs.
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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Initiative Measure No. 594, concerning background checks for firearm sales and transfers, Ballot Title: “This measure would apply currently used criminal and public safety background checks by licensed dealers to all firearm sales and transfers, including gun show and online sales, with specific exceptions. Should this measure be enacted into law?” The Council will consider taking a position on this initiative. This public hearing will be held during the City Council Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA, at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Ali Spietz City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on August 20, 2014 and August 27, 2014. #1117591. PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND OPEN RECORD HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been received for a Zoning Text Amendment (File # ZTR14-004) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist (File # SEP14-022) amending requirements in Mercer Island City Code (MICC) sections 19.02.010 and 19.15.020(D)(7) to create a Temporary Use Permit process. The open record public hearing on this request will be held in front of the Planning Commission on October 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 9611 SE 36th Street. A SEPA Checklist has been completed for this proposed non-project action, as defined by
WAC 197-11-704(2)(b)(ii). An initial evaluation of the proposal for probable significant adverse environmental impacts has been conducted. The City expects to issue a SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the proposal. The optional DNS process, as specified in WAC 197-11-355, is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. Written comments on the applications may be submitted on or before 9/10/14 at 5:00 PM, either in person or mailed to the City of Mercer Island, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Only those persons who submit written comments or testify at the open record public hearing will become parties of record, receive the Notice of Decision and have the right to appeal. You may review the file on this matter at the City of Mercer Island, Development Services Group, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Contact Brianna Burroughs, Planner, for more information at brianna. burroughs@mercergov. org or 206-275-7720. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on August 27, 2014. #1120180.
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The art of remembrance A Q&A with artist John Sisko about the 9/11 beams artwork By Celina Kareiva
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In June, the City of Mercer Island received artifacts from the World Trade Center that will eventually be installed in front of the newly remodeled Fire Station 92. The artifacts -- a part of the floor and ceiling sections of one tower garage and a pillar bisecting the two -- will be cut to size and installed as a gateway to the station. The Mercer Island Fire Department hopes the piece will encourage dialogue about September 11, 2001 and the events that followed. The Reporter talked with artist John Sisko, who is working alongside architect Jim Brown, to finalize the piece. This interview has been edited for length and coherence. Q: You attended the dedication ceremony for the 9/11 beams back in June. What was that like? A. It was really exciting
because it was just about one year from when we’d first secured the piece. There had been a lot of bureaucracy...We had to do all sorts of things, insurance forms and contracts. I was just happy to see the picture of the truck in Pennsylvania [after the artifacts left New York], loaded up and ready to go. We had a patient driver, Tommy, and we started to make arrangements [for the artifacts] to stop at fire houses all over the country. It became this big event. We were in little newspaper articles all over the country. I met the truck in Coeur D’alene, Idaho. Then we crossed the border into Washington and we wanted to accompany it across the state. [In Spokane] we had three state patrol lead us through the town, blocking intersections. By the time we got to Mercer
Island, we had 15 vehicles [behind us], it was crazy. That was a work of art in itself.
Q: How is the piece coming along? A: It’s coming along very well actually. The fire department is [helping us] bring the pieces down to [size]. W e ’ r e working on getting const r uction permitting. It’s just like you’d do for any building actually.
“The idea of this being a memorial doesn’t sit well with any of us. But we want it to frame the discussion.”
John Sisko, artist
Q: How did you arrive at your plan for the final design? A: One thing that we were asked to do was to interface with the architect, the construction teams, the fire department and the people in the community...We asked [to talk] to the guys [at the station]. The idea of this being
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Above, a rendering of the art installation, which uses artifacts from the World Trade Center. It will eventually serve as a sort of ‘gateway’ to the newly remodeled Fire Station 92. a memorial doesn’t sit well with any of us. But we do want it to frame the discussion. That’s why the [artifacts] will act like a gateway, like a frame for how we look at [September 11]...It’s about that moment that changed our point of view. And certainly it’s not supposed to be a memorial. We don’t feel like it’s our place.
A: It’s all about how you...connect with the piece. That’s really the beautiful thing about what we’re doing. When we brought it across the state and the country, we had so much enthusiasm. [These artifacts] connect people.
Q. What do you make of some of the controversy surrounding tribute pieces and September 11 memorials? One bronze sculpture made from World Trade Center artifacts has struggled to find a home after residents in Kirkland and Olympia argued against its installation because there was no local connection.
A: The research is sometimes not in advance but very much ongoing as the project moves on. One of the things we wanted to do was to interface [the installation] with the park across the street. So we took a day and hiked through the park to see the wetlands and other areas. [And when we talked with firefighters] we real-
Q: What role does research play in the your creative process?
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ized it’s definitely a real brotherhood, or even a cult, in terms of how they regard each other. As an artist, you’re tasked with making this image that encapsulates all of that. That’s a real challenge. You have a lot of people to deal with: the city, the fire department, firemen and fire women and the community. There are also other architects, the building codes and departments. [The art installation] will serve as a gateway and create a frame. When [people] pass through this, [we hope] they’ll be really aware of the relationship between the fire service and the community. I’m really proud of what we’ve come up with. Installation of the memorial is planned for later this year.
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announcement. “Please bear with us -- this might be an inconvenience for and Family Services (YFS) some of our very local Director Cindy Goodwin donors. And we are sorry reports receiving 238 tons for this. It’s always hard of unusable donations each to say ‘no thank you’ to a year. Goodwin reports that donation. Staff are grateful over the last two years, for all that is donated, and waste volumes have risen most of what is received goes to a good use. But the 91 percent. “There are a lot of gen- unusable and the unselerous people who really lable donations have startsupport the work of YFS,” ed costing thousands of dollars -- money we need emphasized Goodwin. The new policy will for the youth, families and require that volunteers seniors of our community.” The changes come greet donations at the car. Volunteers will help at a critical time as the unload usable items and Thrift Shop has struggled to retain t h e n volunteers. determine Goodwin the best said she place to expects the dispose of store will broken or lose many of damaged its summer goods. Cindy Goodwin YFS volunteers -Donors high school will then students -be provided with a tax deductible to the start of the school year. receipt. The city and YFS have Garbage disposal has been largely free for the already scaled back, then Thrift Shop in the past, later cancelled plans for costing only a nominal fee. a remodel, which would But that won’t be the case have created a separate for much longer. Goodwin drop-off area for donations said Thrift Shop staff made and improved traffic flow the decision to modify on S.E. 34th Street. It also donation policy when they would have made aesthetic realized the increase in upgrades to the front of the garbage could drain their building and added parkrevenue if they didn’t find ing and retail space. “Right now, there’s no a better model. “We know this is a big consideration of a remodchange,” she wrote in an el in the future,” said
“Waste volumes have risen 91 percent over the last two years.”
the director. “It’s partly because as a department, our expenses continue to go up. Our revenues flatline. We knew that would happen because as the city is growing, we’re having to cut certain contracts. We need to be more secure financially, so right now, it’s off the table.” The city spent money on a traffic study in November and then postponed the project soon after. Last August it was estimated at $1.7 million, which would have been financed largely by bonds. But Goodwin assured the Thrift Shop has made progress in securing volunteers, which are critical to its operations. By pairing up with groups like Rotary Club, it’s been able to fill scheduling gaps. Among the items the Thrift Shop will no longer accept are damaged furniture, mattresses, box springs and cribs; electronics that don’t work, stationary exercise equipment, old textbooks, paint and chemicals. The full list and information about alternate recycling outlets, is available at: www.mercergov.org/Page. asp?NavID=301.
A turn-of-the-century county fair was the theme for Covenant Shores' annual picnic. The lakeside extravaganza, held Seafair weekend, was open to all staff, residents and their families. A crowd of some two hundred enjoyed the brilliant July afternoon, punctuated by Blue Angels buzzing overhead and a bald eagle perched atop a nearby tree. In addition to a barbecue and country music, activities included an old-fashioned pie eating contest, a raffle and a dunk tank. Residents could purchase balls to throw at the dunk tank. Proceeds benefited Mercer Island first responders.
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Bruce Erickson, executive director of The Shores, was dressed as a Keystone Cop. Throughout the afternoon "Dudley Do-Little" was chasing a fugitive burglar (aka Chaplain Greg Asimakoupoulos). Life Enrichment Director
Roxanne Helleren, center, was crowned Queen of the Fair. Her court consisted of Princess Nancy Woo, right, director of marketing and sales, and Princess Leslie McGee, left, director of church relations. Contributed photos
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Islander Lindquist to start at QB for UW-Hawaii game By Joseph Livarchik
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University of Washington sophomore quarterback and former Mercer Island standout Jeff Lindquist earned the starting nod over redshirt freshman Troy Williams for the Huskies’ Aug. 30 opener at Hawaii. It will be Lindquist’s first career start for the Huskies. “I just want to help the team win when I can,” Lindquist said in an interview with the Reporter earlier this month. “The big goal with earning the job is to give it everything I’ve got
and see where the cards fall where they may.” UW head coach Chris Peterson praised both Williams and Lindquist after announcing the team’s starter. According to news reports, Peterson noted fewer errors on the field helped give Lindquist the edge. Lindquist and Williams had been splitting starting quarterback snaps since the spring, after it was announced sophomore teammate and expected starter Cyler Miles was suspended for UW’s sea-
son opener. Miles was suspended for one game for his alleged involvement in an altercation following the Super Bowl last February. Lindquist finished his career at Mercer Island with 6,061 passing yards while rushing for 2,520 yards. As a senior, he completed 141 of 255 passes for 1,916 yards, throwing for 22 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions. According to local news reports, the UW coaching staff plans to re-evaluate the quarterback position after the opening game.
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Former Mercer Island standout Jeff Lindquist will have his first career start for the Huskies Aug. 30 at Hawaii. The game will air at 7:30 p.m. on the CBS Sports Network.
WIAA, MaxPreps announce partnership By Reporter Staff
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced a three-year agreement with MaxPreps to be the Association’s “Official Digital Media Partner and Statistician.” The WIAA and MaxPreps will provide all member high schools with a streamlined process to submit information for important WIAA initiatives and state tournament publications to increase accuracy, visibility, and positive promotion of high school sports information. Additionally, the information will allow the
WIAA to devote a portion of its website to regular-season schedules, scores and standings, which will also be featured on MaxPreps. com. “This partnership keeps the WIAA at the forefront of technology and aligns it with other State Associations,” WIAA Executive Director Mike Colbrese said in a press release. “Member schools, student-athletes and high school sports enthusiasts will have the luxury of one centralized location for statewide schedules, scores and standings.” “MaxPreps is thrilled to
partner with the WIAA and establish a streamlined data entry process for all member schools,” said Andy Beal, president and founder of MaxPreps, in a press release. “High school sports are important to communities and most importantly young people throughout the United States. The WIAA is a clear leader in the positive growth of high school athletics and MaxPreps is honored to work with the WIAA to serve their membership.” During the first year of the partnership, MaxPreps will provide regular-season and post-season data for
baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball. After the first year, the WIAA and MaxPreps will explore opportunities to expand in coverage and in other athletics and activities.
Mercer Island athletics program tops state rankings In its annual MaxPreps Cup competition ranking the best prep sports programs in the country, MaxPreps recognized
Mercer Island as the top-ranking prep sports program in the state of Washington for 2014. Mercer Island earned a state-best score of 535 in the MaxPreps Cup rankings, with its score based on a system of calculations that awarded points for winning or participating in state championship games. In some cases sectional, regional or sub-state championship games were used if schools were not involved at the state level. Points were also awarded based on type of sport, size of state and size of school. Last year, Mercer Island boasted state champions in volleyball, girls and boys swimming and girls and boys tennis. Tacoma’s Bellarmine
Prep was Washington’s runner-up with a score of 398. Rounding out Washington’s top five were Puyallup, Colton and Kamiakin.
Correction In the Aug. 20 article on MIFC technical director Darren Sawatzky, the Reporter inadvertently reported that Sawatzky received his Elite Formation Coaching License. Sawatzky is currently working toward earning his Elite Formation Coaching License. The Reporter regrets the error.
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Girls U13 soccer team Mercer Island FC Thunder won the bronze division at the Mt. Hood Challenge, which took place Aug. 15-17 in Portland.
Eastside FC White won its second-straight tournament, taking the gold division at the Mt. Hood Challenge, Aug. 8-10.
Mercer Island girls soccer thrives at Mt. Hood Challenge Girls U13 soccer team Mercer Island FC Thunder took first place in the bronze division at the Mt. Hood Challenge in Portland Aug. 15-17. The Thunder went undefeated throughout the tournament, taking its first three games before beating Spokane’s FC Black Brown 1-0 in the final at Wilsonville High School Stadium. The winning goal,
shot by Natalie Smith, was the only goal allowed by FC Black Brown during the tournament. MIFC Thunder team members include Annie Poole, Natalie Smith, Quinn Casey, Joy Francke, Maggie McGuire, Taylor Richards, Lucy Cleator, Jalyn Sandwith, Lilly Pruchno, Haley Selman, Bailey Fotheringill, Sophia Chen, Emily Yang, Maya Groh, Molly Moffitt and Mari Hanan. The Thunder is coached by Mark Sandwith and Jeff Cleator.
Back-to-back tournament wins for Eastside FC White One week after taking the Washington Rush Cup, girls U15 soccer team Eastside FC White won the gold division at the Mt. Hood Challenge, which took place Aug. 8-10 in Oregon. Islanders Jennifer Bernardez and Kendall Riley helped their squad go undefeated throughout the tournament, allowing one
goal in four games. In the final, Eastside FC White shut out FC Salmon Creek Nemesis, 2-0. Eastside FC White includes Chloe Young, Karly Stokes, Sarah Lewis, Joelle Tudor, Taylor Thatcher, Ruby Madrone, Jamie Kim, Keelin Dillon, Caylee Gilberg, Carly Tudor, Marisa Mestichella, Priya White, Mackenzie Crandall, Maddy Favour, Taylor Montgomery and Islander Paige Robertson. The team is coached by Porter Lombard.
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THURSDAY | 28 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.
SUNDAY | 31 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 will fill the air at the MIFM
Sunday. Featuring Island physician Edgar Steinitz on saxophone. This traditional jazz ensemble plays Gerswin and all your favorite jazz standards. Original tunes too! Enjoy good music, friends, and food at the MIFM. For more, contact Nannette Bassett at nannettebas@ gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY | 3 probus club meeting: 1:30 p.m., Sept. 3, Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. John Rose of the Nature Conservancy, will discuss the Conservancy’s implementation of a four-part strategy to restore burned forests to health. This is a timely subject in view of the recent fire destruction in Eastern Washington. Please note the changed start time of the meeting and bring a friend.
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MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETING:
THE JEWISH WOMEN OF TIN PAN ALLEY: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 4.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 4, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 86th Ave. S.E. First Thursday of each month. General monthly information meeting and speaker presentation. You are invited to join the meeting and learn what this art organization does for the community. Always an informative speaker or program each month too.
Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Jazz and blues singer and storyteller Pamela Rose delivers a live theatrical concert celebrating Jewish women songwriters from the earliest days of jazz and blues. This incredibly fun journey through the American songbook, including Tin Pan Alley, Broadway musicals, bebop, and Hollywood, was featured twice at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Contact Pamela Lavitt for more, at: PamelaL@ sjcc.org.
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., Thursday, Aug, 14 or 12:30-3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19 for middle school students; 12:30-3 p.m., Aug. 14, or 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19 for high school students; Help your student become a more skilled learner this summer. College Tutors’ Back to School Study Skills Workshop is the perfect solution if your child struggles with test-taking strategies, organization,
events | Upcoming olli-UW fall courses: ongo-
ing September through October. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington invites Islanders to register for fall courses. Choose from courses offered in Seattle, Everett, Redmond and now Mercer Island. Now offering “Comparative Religion,” Tuesdays in September (1-3
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Events | Ongoing mercer island arts council juried art show: ongoing
through Sept. 12, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St.
lgbt Mercer island meetup: A new Mercer Island
meet-up group for LGBT women on the Island is being formed. The group is Island- and communitycentered, for women of all ages. Singles, couples, and women with children are all welcome. Plans for events and social activities are underway. For more information, please contact Claire Joly at clairejoly@ msn.com or sign up online at Meetup.com. mercer island farmers market: ongoing, Sundays
from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Mercerdale Park. Food, farmers, music, performing artists, nonprofits, kids activities and master gar-
p.m.) and “A Survey of Design and Development of the Great Aircraft of History,” Wednesdays in October (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) For more, visit: www.osher.uw.edu/ programs. concert to benefit susan g. komen 3-day cancer walk:
Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Regular School Board Meeting Thursday, August 28, 2014 5:00 p.m.
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Fundamental 5 – 21 Century Thinking & Process Skills Work & Deliberation – Partial Governance Process Monitoring Board Policy 1800 OE-10: Instructional Program College & Career Readiness (CTE Rebranding) Board Policy 1800 OE-11: Facilities & Capital Assets IMS & Elementary #4 Design/Value Engineering Approval Board Policy 1800 OE-6: Boundary Committee Update WSSDA Resolution #624 Urging Congress to Show Leadership & Reauthorize ESEA BoardAction Approval of 2014/15 Budget Ratification of MIEA/MISD Agreement Transitional Bilingual Grant Youth & Family Services Interlocal Agreement Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas
Mercer Island School District Board Members Janet Frohnmayer, President Brian Emanuels, Vice-President Pat Braman, Director Adair Dingle, Director Dave Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent
6:30 p.m., Sept. 5, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8501 S.E. 40 St. Brenda Durden, who received her bachelors and masters degrees in organ/ piano performance as well as a performance certificate from the Royal School of Church Music in London, will play works by women composers on piano, harpsichord and organ. Donations will be collected for the 3-Day; no gift is too small. For additional info about the 3-Day, see: www.the3day.org. ‘BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN’: 6:45 p.m., Sept.
5, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24 Street. The documentary entitled: “Because of the Color of Their Skin” covers 395 years of history from 1619-2014. The
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.
premiere showing will take place at the Mercer Island Community Center and will cover everything from Blacks in education, entertainment, and the military to the Donald Sterling controversy. Those who have already RVSP’d include: Ed Holmes of the Mercer Island Police Department, Gary Plano of Mercer Island Schools as well as other police officers from Seattle and several business and community leaders throughout the Pacific Northwest. Seating is limited. YAAMBA MARIBA BAND AT MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept.
7, Mercer Island Farmers Market, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Yaamba Mariba Band plays Zimbabwean dance music driven with a rhythmic beat. Come experience the all acoustic instruments, soprano, tenor, baritone and bass instruments made by wood worker and musician Bill Murdoch.
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calendar | FROM 14 PEPS WHILE YOU’RE WAITING SESSION FOR NEW PARENTS:
7-8 p.m., Sept. 9, Mercer Island Pediatrics, 9675 S.E. 36th St., Suite 100. All new and expecting parents are invited to a PEPS While You Are Waiting session! While You’re Waiting info sessions are a great way to learn about PEPS and to meet other new and expectant parents in your area to talk about the experience of pregnancy and early parenthood. Babies in arms are welcome. PEPS is a 30-yearold local nonprofit helping parents to connect and grow as they begin their journey into parenthood. Free. For more, visit: www.peps.org/ programs/expecting. Art uncorked: 6-9 p.m., Sept. 12, Town Center. Art and wine tasting in the Town Center. Art UnCorked will be an evening of wine tasting, art, 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.
Author of ‘Boys in the boat’ at island books: 8-9:30 p.m.,
Sept. 12, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Island Books will welcome Daniel James Brown, the author of “The Boys in the Boat.” The New York Times bestselling story tells the tale of an American Olympic rowing team who competed against the rowing crew of Nazi Germany and found unlikely success. FREE SAT PREP CLASSES: 1-5 p.m., Sept. 20, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Presented by Sandweiss Test Prep. For high school students. All students will receive a free copy of The Official SAT Study Guide, instruction on test strategies, and a scored practice test. Registration required beginning Sept. 2. Class size is limited to 22. Register online or call the library 2363537. Students must attend all six sessions. ME2.0 TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE IN 5 HOURS: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Sept. 20, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Join us in a safe and nurturing environment of likeminded people on a journey of powerful self-discovery. In just five hours you can learn how to live your life boldly,
full of confidence and inner trust. Cost: $179 if register by Aug. 31; $279 if registered on or after Sept. 1. Contact Marc Sachnoff at mjs@ modernwisdom.com or 858480-7703.
SJCC pool. Come join us for an end-of-summer splash with floaties and summerthemed snacks. All ages; children six and younger must be supervised in the pool. Free.
END-OF-SUMMER POOL PARTY:
MEZCLA JAZZ ALL-STARS FROM CUBA: 3-5 p.m., Sept. 21.
3-5 p.m., Sept. 21, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. It may be September, but it’s always summer at the
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PamelaL@sjcc.org, for more. FEEDING THE YOUNG ATHLETE:
7-8 p.m., Sept. 25, Mercer Island Community and Events Center, 8236 SE 24th Street. Meet Cynthia Lair, author, nutrition counselor, professor at Bastyr University and host of the online cooking show, Cookus Interruptus.
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REPORTERS - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT/SPORTS - BELLEVUE/ISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH The Bellevue Reporter and Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter, divisions of Sound Publishing, Inc., are seeking general assignment reporters with a minimum of 1-2 years writing experience and photography skills. These positions are based out of the Bellevue office. The primary coverage will be sports and recreation, general assignment stories. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: • post on the publication’s web site; • be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; • produce 5 by-line stories per week; • blog and use Twitter on the web; • write stories that are tight and to the point; • layout pages, using InDesign; • use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover; • shoot and edit videos for the web. We are looking for a team player willing to get involved in the local community through publication of the weekly newspaper and daily web journalism. The ideal applicant will have a understanding of local sports and recreation. He or she will have a commitment to community journalism and everything from short, 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 work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Must be proficient with AP style, layout and design using Adobe InDesign; and use the publication’s website 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 competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to hreast@ soundpublishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/BLVU 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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BEAUTIFUL AKC Registered German Shepherd Dogs (GSD) - European C h a m p i o n s h i p fa m i l y bloodlines. Black and Red/Tan. Raised in our home. 2 males and 1 fem a l e. H e a l t hy, l ov i n g and well socialized. Veter inar ian checked, wormed and 1st shots. Only FOREVER homes, must submit application. Call 425-891-0083 or email: 4GreatDogs@gmail.com View photos at www.4GreatDogs.com Need extra cash? Place your classified ad today! Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day www.nw-ads.com.
CHIHUAHUA Puppies, call for pricing. Financing Available. Adult Adoptions also. Reputable Oregon Kennel. Unique colors, Long and Short Haired. Health Guaranteed. UTD Vaccinations/ wor mings, litter box trained, socialized. Video, pictures, information/ virtual tour: www.chi-pup.net References happily supplied! Easy I-5 access. Drain, Oregon. Vic and Mary Kasser, 541-459AKC Standard Poodle 5951 Puppies. Black, Brown & Red. Healthy & well so- F1B GOLDENDOODLE cialized. Great tempera- PUPPIES - 6 Males/6 ments and personalities. Females in black (w/blue Parents are health test- skin), gold and cream ed. Taking deposits, 1st w i t h c u r l y o r s m o o t h come, 1st served to ex- c o a t s, ra n g i n g 3 5 - 6 5 cellent forever homes pounds grown. Loving only. Please visit c o m p a n i o n s w i t h l ow www.ourpoeticpoodles.com shedding, low allergens. or call 509-582-6027 Father is chocolate stanD O B E R M A N p u p py ’s, dard poodle, mothers p u r e b r e d , ve r y g o o d are F1 Goldendoodles, temperment & excellent all certified for eyes, hips with children and other and knees. Wormed, vet animals. Ready for their check and first shots. n e w h o m e s . V e t $975. checked, tails cropped. www.VashonIslandGolden Doodles.shutterfly.com $500. Call John or text f o r p i c t u r e s Allison@dancingleaves.com 206-463-3844. 775.342.5790 www.VashonIslandGoldenDoodles.shutterfly.com
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JOLIE; “TEDDY BEAR” PUPPY a.k.a. “Shichon” (Bichon / Shih Tzu mix). S o swe e t , h e a l t hy F ! Non-shedding, hypo allergenic. Beautiful white w i t h b e i g e f u r. B o r n 8/12/13. We do not want to sell her, but must, due to our health problems. She loves life, people, playing, walks and fetching. Seeking a family who will love and cherish her! Spade. $850 for the right family. Please call 425-644-1110. Bellevue.
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TRACKER SUPER 16 PRO with Mercur y 40 HP (low time). Includes EZ Loader Trailer in like new condition! Features Hummingbird fish finder, wet well, anchor and 2 life vests. Boat is in very good condition! $2,900. Call William, FSBO, at 360-678-5082. Coupeville, Whidbey Island.
OUR BEAUTIFUL AKC Golden Retriever puppies will be ready to go to their new homes soon. They have been r a i s e d a r o u n d yo u n g children and are well socialized. Both parents have excellent health and OFA health clearances. The mother is a Automobiles Light Golden and the fa- Classics & Collectibles ther is full English Cream Golden. $1250 Lucky Collector each. For more pictures Car Auctions and infor mation about the puppies and our Aug. 30th and 31st home/kennel please visit 200 Cars, Boats us at: www.mountainand Bikes spr ingskennel.com or call Verity at 360-520Expected, 9196
ROTTWEILER pups, purebred, family raised, 1st shots, wormed. Tails & dew claws removed. Large heads. Males $700, Females $800. Parents are our family dogs and on site. N OVA S C OT I A D u c k 360.433.1842. Tolling Retriever pups. Males and one female, ready for good homes. Great medium sz family d o g . S o c i a l i ze d w e l l . High energy, playful and cuddly, you will love their puppy kisses! Both parents on site. Shots and wormed. $800 each. Call to learn more 360-4351893. POMERANIAN Teacup puppies. 1 Blue Merle Male tr i-color. 1 Wolf Sable Male. Cute, Cudly Te d d y B e a r s , R e a l Playful, family raised. Shots, Wormed. health certificate. $450 Cash. 11 month black & white male & year old female, playful & good with kids and other animals house trained, shots wor ming up to date. $ 2 5 0 e a c h 425.870.7306 RE-HOMING Chihuahua puppies, 2 black and tan a n d 2 t a n a n d bl a ck . B o r n M e m o r i a l D a y. Healthy, happy and energetic. All boys. They will come with a full body harness, lease and hard plastic pet crate. pictures can be sent by text message. $350 each. 206474-9069.
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$65,900 OBO. 2007 27’ POWER CATAMARAN. (2) 175 HP Outboards, enclosed bridge, GPS, Radar, Fish Finder, 2 way radio, below deck fish boxes, pole holders, spreader lights, electric windlass, roomy cabin, galley space, sink, refrigerator, enclosed electric head, much more! Perfect for fishing expedit i o n s o r c o m fo r t a b l e family outings. Cell 1916-542-0609 prokat2660@gmail.com.
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36.5’ ‘97 Thor Residency 3650. Non-smoking motor home w/ only 47,500 miles. Ready to roll for summer It is fully self contained. Onan generator, two slide outs & hydraulic jack leveling system. Queen bed, 2 air conditioners & central furnace heating. Sleeps 5. Very clean throughout $19500 Oak Harbor. Call 360-675-2443 varroanderson@comcast.net Vehicles Wanted
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COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |
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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 500ft of prime waterfront. Old world charm, dramatic views. One of a kind opportunity! #525084 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
Best Buy MI
$1,425,000
6BR/5BA, 6550SF, 33,837SF property/ separate guest quarters, huge deck & flat play yard. Pristine setting / private. #605214 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411
Shared Water MI
$999,000
Shared Water w/Swim Dock. 2310SF View Home, 3BR/1.75BA, .353 Acre, Beach House & Old World Design. Call Galen to see the home! #680336 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787
Own the point!
$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
South End
$1,380,000
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
Bellevue
$968,000
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
Vacation 365!
$2,300,000
Oh, to live on the water...waves lapping, boating fun/memories, gracious parties. Gorgeous up-close and personal views. Move right in. 4BR+Den+bon=heaven! #627102 Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359
ELEGANT-CLASSIC $1,349,999
BRAND NEW
$1,999,990
Magnolia Wft
$1,980,000
Another stunner from JayMarc Homes The London! 4901sf, 5BR/5.5BA, daylight basement, Exceptional quality in a fantastic north end neighborhood. #673722
Active ship canal waterfront. Enjoy the salt water life and watch the daily boat show. Updated, open floor plan, oak planked floors. 4BR/3BA, 4237sf. #616528
Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
First Hill
$1,260,000
Westside
$1,000,000
5BR/2.75BA, 3350SF, 1 Story, High Ceilings, Leaded Glass French Doors, Mstr Suite-Spa BA, Kitchen-2 Sinks, Stainless Applcs, Gardens, By Island Park Elem. #631724 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787
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
Stunning Contemporary flair, 5BR/4BA, ADU or nanny’s quarters or gracious office space on main flr, solarium, rec rm, storage plus and centrally located. #613615
East Mercer
HOT on MI
◆ Penthouse
$965,000
Enjoy spectacular lake & 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
$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
Suzanne Lane 206-419-6387
$649,000
Living at the top! Unique corner condo with panoramic lake and city views. 1420sf, 2BRs with office/3rd BR option or den. Experience the Island Lifestyle! #681017 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Curt Peterson 425-503-4230
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Heidi Klansnic Issaquah Gem
$450,000
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
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$409,500
Most charming house on the block. 2 bed + office + 1.75 baths of totally remodeled charm. All granite and ceramic, alarm, heated floors, huge kitchen and fab deck. #682998 Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460
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
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Marysville
$250,000
Location, Location, Location! Desirable nbrhd, within 3 miles of Shopping, Schools, Restaurants, and hwys/frwys. Neighborhood park right behind the house #667945 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077
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425-830-4199 heidiklansnic.cbbain.com lakemontliving.com Heidi has lived on the eastside for 27 years and joined the Coldwell Banker Bain Mercer Island office in 2012. With 16 years of commercial real estate appraising in her background, real estate is in her blood! She loves the personal aspect of working with buyers and sellers and she believes home buying and selling decisions should be fun and rewarding! Heidi’s process begins by listening carefully, asking questions and developing a strategy with timely communication, market expertise and skillful coordination along the way. Whether someone is selling their home, searching for a new one, or perhaps looking for an investment property, she is a committed advocate to their best interests and will ensure a smooth, successful real estate transaction. Heidi is dedicated to following the vision of her clients and guiding them to make informed decisions so they can achieve their goals and desired lifestyles.
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