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Lunchtime concert series begins today As part of Pianos in the Park, join your friends at the Mercerdale Park Plaza for MICA’s Brown Bag Concert series, held every Wednesday at noon. This week features concert pianist Natalya Ageyeva and her piano students.
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Join a regional celebration for the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act from 4-6 p.m. at Westlake Center in Seattle. There will be music, clowns, kids’ events and fun for all. Speakers include Sen. Cyrus Habib, Sen. Patty Murray, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Stuart Pixley.
Be sure to stop by the Community and Event Center Gallery to see The Brain Injury Alliance of Washington Art Show. The last day to view the art from 37 unique artists is July 24.
Blood drive July 24 John L. Scott is sponsoring a community blood drive from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Friday in the parking lot of McDonald’s on 78h Avenue S.E. Remember to eat, hydrate and bring a photo ID.
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Growth has been a topic of community discussion on Mercer Island throughout 2015; and not if the city should manage growth, but how. The Island is anticipated to reach a population of 25,296 by 2035, up from 22,801 in 2014. Other cities have used tools given to them by the state Legislature to ensure that “growth pays for growth;” that new developments mitigate their incremental impact on schools, roads and parks. The tools, Growth Management Act (GMA) impact fees, may soon be used by Mercer Island as well. The population numbers come from a technical memo on parks
impact fees from Berk Consulting presented to the City Council on July 20, after the Reporter deadline. The memo recommends that the city switch from charging SEPA mitigation fees to impact fees to pay for new investments in parks. What the funds can be used for depends on how you define “investment,” said the city’s Development Services Group (DSG) Director Scott Greenberg. “You couldn’t use them to paint a swingset, but you could maybe use them to replace a swingset,” he said. “You have to show the improvement is related to a growing population.” Impact fees have a few more rules than SEPA mitigation fees.
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They must be spent in six years, and on specific capital projects. But they also have fewer exemptions, meaning they will bring in more revenue. In the last five years, the city issued 190 building permits and 138 demolition permits for singlefamily homes, which are exempt from SEPA. “This is a net increase of 52 new homes for which GMA impact fees could have been collected,” according to a Council agenda bill from March 16. Projects are exempt from SEPA review if they add less than four detached single-family residential units or four multi-family residential units. Apartments are going up in the Town Center, single-family residences are torn down and lots are subdivided, and condos are being built or planned. Mercer Island is not growing as fast as other communities in the Puget Sound region, though. The King County
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The dedication ceremony for the new Fire Station 92 included a procession past the almost-complete art installation, which consists of two beam segments from New York City’s Twin Towers.
Roughly 70 people packed into the Mercer Island School District administrative board room to hear City Council and School Board candidates discuss education topics at a voter forum Monday evening, July 13. Presented by the Mercer Island PTA and moderated by PTA advocacy committee member Cynthia Winiski, the forum was divided into two parts, focusing first on the Council candidates, followed by those running for School Board. An audience Q&A session followed both portions. Council candidates, running for
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he said. “Times changed. A lot.” Every mayor can name the projects that make a difference in the well-being of the community, he said. “When it comes down to it, there is perhaps no more important facility than a local fire station,” Bassett said. See more photos and a poem by Greg Asimakoupoulos on Page 9.
New program to resolve customer disputes on tolls The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is changing how it resolves disputes for customers who have received a penalty for unpaid tolls. Toll violators now have the opportunity to resolve their civil penalty by paying the outstanding tolls without fees and penalties. Starting July 20, customers who have an unpaid civil penalty can contact Good To Go! to request a waiver of fees and penalties if they agree to pay all outstanding tolls. “First-time toll violators can call Good To Go! to review their civil penalty prior to a hearing,” said WSDOT Toll Operations Director Patty Rubstello. “Customer service will work with them to pay their toll, waive the penalties and fees, and resolve
the issue that caused them to get behind on their bill.” The toll violator will have 20 days to pay the tolls on their civil penalty or a hold will be placed on their vehicle registration. WSDOT worked closely with the 2015 Legislature to ensure the new resolution program worked within the provisions of the new toll customer service law. The billing structure and the $40 civil penalty remain the same. The registered owner of a vehicle receives a bill in the mail within two weeks of using a toll facility. They have 15 days to pay before a second bill is issued with a $5 reprocessing fee. If the toll remains unpaid for 80 days, a notice of civil penalty is issued with $40 penalty per toll transaction. Unresolved civil penalties will still result in a vehicle registration hold. Starting July 20, all Notice of Civil Penalties will be mailed with information about the new program. Contact Good To Go! to find out if you qualify for the new enforcement program.
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On July 18, the rebuilt Fire Station 92 was officially dedicated “in a gathering that celebrated the Mercer Island community that built it,” said Mayor Bruce Bassett. Two events took place: opening the new fire station and dedicating a memorial to the firefighters and other first responders in the Sept.
11, 2001 tragedy with a public art piece made with two beam segments salvaged from New York City’s Twin Towers. At the ceremony, Bassett compared the old station, built in 1962 to serve the Island’s volunteer firefighters, to the new one. “In 2014, our firefighters responded to more than 2,500 calls. More than 10 times as many as in 1962,”
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The transportation funding package passed by the state Legislature and signed by Gov. Jay Inslee includes substantial funding ($1.6 billion) for the SR 520 project, eliminating the need for new tolls on I-90, City Manager Noel Treat wrote in an email update. “While tolling seemed to be inevitable at one point, the City’s legal, lobbying, and outreach efforts, along with our citizens’ hard work and involvement, ultimately stopped the tolling proposal,” Treat wrote. Increased gas taxes are included in the package to fund this and other transportation improvements. It appears this will likely end any consideration of tolling I-90 for the foreseeable future. “Please join me in thanking our state delegation of Representative Judy Clibborn, Representative Tana Senn, and Senator Steve Litzow for their leadership in getting the funding package passed,” Treat wrote. Judy Clibborn is
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PARKS | FROM 1 lation and ordinance for school impact fees, which the Planning Commission unanimously approved on July 15, while suggesting the Council consider an exemption for low-income housing. Once an LOS standard is set, fees can go toward maintaining that level as new developments are added to the community, or as additional capital improvements are required. Greenberg said staff is suggesting setting an LOS based on a per capita methodology. Using a simple example, if the city spent $1 per person on park land and gained 500 more people, it would need $500 more, and that would be the basis for charging the impact fee. The funds cannot be used for maintenance, and must address issues and needs caused by growth. The memo listed one a parks capital improvement project (CIP) that could be partly funded by impact fees: a public plaza in Town Center (using the location of the Starbucks on 27th Street as an example. “Mercer Island has limited plans to acquire additional land, apart from the relatively small amount of land acquisition required for the Town Center plaza plans noted above, largely since the Island is generally build out and due to the high price of land (the land
value of the park system currently is approximately $258 million),” according to the memo. “As a result, CIP plans therefore focus more on facility and trail improvements.” The Council has talked about implementing impact fees before. At its 2011 Planning Session, the former DSG director said that the Town Center development had resulted from “the city’s commitment to preinvest in infrastructure.” He said an impact fee would be “incentive for developers because they will know the fee up front, rather than waiting until the environmental review process,” according to the meeting minutes. Greenberg said that of the three types of impact fees the Council is considering (schools, parks and transportation), parks is the most complex.
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MIHS radio program manager takes job in Bonney Lake Radio teacher Charlie Hilen steps down to work closer to home By Joseph Livarchik
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After four years, 150 athletic contests and two general excellence awards, KMIH-FM program manager Charlie Hilen is stepping away. The Mercer Island High School radio teacher, under whom the radio program saw tremendous growth broadcasting local prep sports, has taken a position closer to home as a media teacher at Bonney Lake High School. Hilen and his family bought a
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house in Fife last spring. Hilen had been making the 30-mile commute up I-5 to MIHS, and said he was looking forward to spending less time sitting in traffic and more time with his young family. “I spend two-and-a-half to three hours a day commuting,” Hilen said. “I have a 2-year-old boy and I want to be around him as much as possible.” Though Hilen will attest the radio program dates back to the ‘60s, he said he had only one student, then-senior Matt Sexton, when he took the job at Mercer Island four years ago. There was no classroom component and no Mercer Island prep sports
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population has seen a 52 percent increase since 1980, while Mercer Island’s has grown by five percent. Even with potential alterations in the city’s fee analysis and Comprehensive Plan policies, the changes won’t be as drastic as those recommended in Seattle, where single-family areas could see some major upzoning to create more affordable housing. Mercer Island sees itself as “built out” already, and did not see a need for impact fees to acquire land or build new roads, as in other cities. “As a community limited in its ability to acquire new land and with well-utilized existing parks, Mercer Island’s focus is on investing in its existing parks,” according to the memo. Mercer Island does not currently have a Parks impact fee in place, but there are 25 jurisdictions in King and Snohomish Counties that do, including Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton and Sammamish. There are several studies that need to be done before parks impact fees can be assessed and imposed: a level of service (LOS)driven analysis and a rate study that could cost up to $16,600. A rate study for transportation impact fees would cost $20,000-$25,000. The city has already worked with the school district to come up with a fee calcu-
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MIPD asks shoreline residents to add house numbers to docks Just like the numbers on the front of your house, or at the end of your driveway, the same information on your waterfront property and/or dock is very useful for the Mercer Island Police
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The Mercer Island Center for the Ars (MICA) office moved to 7710 S.E. 29th St. last month. vacuum-powered truck clears material from drains, pipes and other structures and delivers it to the City’s new “decant facility” where solids and liquids can be separated for further treatment. The solids are dried, stored and tested, then hauled to an approved and permitted waste disposal center; the related liquids are collected and tested prior to their release into the sewer system for treatment at a King County plant. Funded using an 83,000 dollar grant from the State Department of Ecology (and additional City funds, equipment and staff), the facility will improve storm drainage system maintenance, and help keep harmful road and vehicle-related pollutants from leaching back into sensitive aquatic environments. Using the new facility will put the City’s stormwater treatment protocols far ahead of many other surrounding communities.
MICA has new headquarters After having office space donated by Legacy Partners, the Mercer Island Center for the Arts team has a new center of operations on S.E. 29th Street, previously a State Farm insurance office.
Candidates to speak at Rotary meetings The Mercer Island Rotary reserved time during upcoming meetings to listen to local candidates on Aug. 18, Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20. Debbie Bertlin and Traci Granbois will speak on July 28. Luncheons usually bring between 75 and 100 Rotarians and their guests. Mercer Island Rotary is one of the leading clubs in the state having over 140 members and donating over $1 million to Northwest Harvest to Water Programs in India.
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Mercer Island aims to be prepared for “the really big one,” according to a press release from the King County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Mercer Island’s Emergency Management Department. “If the recent New Yorker article has you paralyzed regarding a predicted mega earthquake and tsunami in the Puget Sound region, take a deep breath and consider practical steps you and your household can take now to be better prepared should the ‘really big one’ hit anytime soon,” they say. The city’s standing goal is to be prepared to respond and recover from any hazard as safely and quickly as possible. Mercer Island has emergency water well at Rotary Park, a cadre of trained volunteers and extensive emergency plans in place to make this goal a reality. Apart from city government preparations, all residents must also be part of the solution. It is important that every resident is prepared to take care of himself or herself, and also their neighbors, for 10 days after a disaster. Ways emergency personnel are preparing During any large disaster, fire, law enforcement, utility and other responders across the region coordinate their efforts to reach people in need and restore essential services as quickly as possible. • Emergency management agencies have developed regional disaster plans for dealing with earthquakes, tsunamis, severe winter storms, and other hazards that threaten the region. • Those plans are tested regularly to identify gaps in the ability to respond quickly and effectively.
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he choice for the two positions on the Aug. 4 ballot is clear. Incumbent Debbie Bertlin should be returned to the City Council. Tracy Drinkwater should be elected to Position No. 3 on the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors. During Bertlin’s four years on the City Council, she has faced a wide range of challenging issues, from tolling I-90 to the E. coli crisis, the visioning of the Town Center to budget deficits. A longtime professional with tech companies and a Mercer Island High School graduate, she also has been a volunteer in the community. She was a member and officer with the Mercer Island Preschool Association MIPA (the very cradle of community service in this town) and the Open Space Conservancy Trust. Her four years of experience on the Council is invaluable and cannot be matched by her opponents. The choice for the Position No. 3 on the Mercer Island School District School Board is Tracy Drinkwater. Drinkwater has been involved with Island youth for many years. She was, of course, involved in the Preschool Association and with Communities That Care, YTN and the PTA. Most importantly, she is a certified teacher and has taught in the Mercer Island School District. She now works with students and families as a tutor and educational consultant. She is smart, committed and well-spoken. While the other candidates are smart and passionate, they do not have the kind of background or experience that these two women bring to the table. What Bertlin and Drinkwater also possess is years of intense, handson involvement: hours in the classroom working directly with other educators, students and their families, and in the Council chambers listening to staff, citizens and other government entities. Those hours and days are what separates them from the other candidates.
‘These two women bring years of experience to the table.’
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Reflecting on dedication of Fire Station 92 Last Saturday, I had the honor to address many Mercer Island residents who gathered for the official opening of our new fire station and the unveiling of the 9/11 memorial art installation. It was a chance to reflect on an important bit of community history. The old fire station was built in 1962 and served generations of Islanders. The phrase ‘paying it forward’ comes to mind as I consider the commitment to public safety our predecessors made. Now it’s our turn to ‘pay it forward,’ and Mercer Island residents should be proud of the commitment they’ve made to finance and build this new facility that will serve our community for the next 50 years. Our Firefighters stand ready to serve our community on a moment’s notice, in whatever way they are needed — be it a house fire, a car crash, or a hazardous material spill. They are often the only thing standing between us and tragedy, should disaster strike. We rely on them, and they in turn rely on their equipment — including the building that houses them. I encourage you to drop by the new station. Take a quiet moment to reflect on the significance of the 9/11 memorial. Poke your head in the fire station door and ask for a tour. Our Firefighters would be glad to show you around. And again, thank you for supporting this long-term investment in our
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Islanders will continue to fight for co-op grocer While Team Lucky 7, the volunteer management group for “Bring PCC to Mercer Island” is disappointed PCC will not be going into the old Albertsons space, we recognize a new grocer will provide relief for many Islanders. Team Lucky 7 has always been co-op supporters because they are member-owned as opposed to corporate, venture-backed businesses. We want our food to be ethically sourced, supplied, and sold. Our work to date has demonstrated two needs: 1) there remains more than adequate support for a smaller local, co-op grocer on the Island 2) there are
opportunities to work with Islanders on potential projects that could provide more local, small businesses that many residents are seeking. Because we’ve already been educating people on the value of the cooperative business model, we are confident there are future partnerships that could be built around this work. We will follow the grocery announcement with a survey to better understand what attracted over 1,300 people to our group and how to utilize the support for other projects that could be beneficial to our community. Our first goal remains bringing a smaller, organic, local co-operative grocer to broaden the Island’s grocery options. Craig and Jane Reynolds, Lara and Jeff Sanderson, Yaffa Penski, Lisa Porad and Jeff Becker Team Lucky 7
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When see counselors in all the may have to come President Brian zen” on asked about problems schools, including the new from the school’s Emanuels, were M e r c e r they might see posed school, and that she sup- budget. given five min- Island, the through the McCleary Bill Hochberg ports CTC and impact fees. Candidate Traci utes to address time was decision, all three Bertlin said as a city and Granbois said that why they want- ripe for him candidates mentioned school district with the as a product of ed to serve on to engage in community local community funding. same defined border, fund- the Mercer Island the School service. He said the most Drinkwater said the dising was one and the same school system, she Board and what important issue facing trict would have to conbetween the two entities. would like to see they hoped to incoming board members tinue advocating against a “These are community the schools con- Traci Granbois accomplish in was selecting and work- levy lid that meant for a net their term. ing with the next super- loss in education funding T r a c y intendent after current on Mercer Island, a stance Drinkwater, a private Superintendent Dr. Gary echoed by Hochberg. tutor and educational Plano retires. He pointed to “If you put lids on what consultant with more his professional experience we can spend here locally, than a decade of experi- working as an attorney as whether it’s through the ence working in MISD as a unique background he PTA, whether it’s through a volunteer, a parapro and could offer to the Board. the [Schools] Foundation, a middle school “The school whether its through local math and health district had a levies, that’s where it’s teacher, said problem with going to hurt Mercer Island she is a strong s t u d e n t - o n - schools and we have to be advocate for student racial careful,” he said. funding mental harassment. [It] health counseldidn’t really hanThe six candidates are ors in all schools dle it very well,” running in the August 2015 About: School News • Local Sports Teams and for smaller Hochberg said, primary election. 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Police JUNE 28
COLLISION: An Island woman
sideswiped a parked car in the Farmers Insurance parking lot, but moved to a different spot and left the area without reporting. A witness observed the incident but did not see the driver. She returned while police were on site and admitted to hitting the car, but claimed she didn’t know what to do since no one was around.
JUNE 29 DUI: A 21-year-old Renton woman crossed over the lane divider multiple times on eastbound I-90, and was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Police said she had alcohol on her breath and admitted to drinking. She failed field sobriety tests and provided blood alcohol level results of .225 and .228. She was booked into SCORE Jail. WARRANT ARREST: A 42-yearold Bellevue man was arrested at the 8600 block of North Mercer Way on an outstanding local misdemeanor warrant after a traffic stop. He was transported and booked into Issaquah Jail. PROWLING: A 50-year-old Island woman reported that her unlocked car was prowled overnight at the 3600 block of 88th Avenue S.E. A bag with a laptop, iPad and camera inside was stolen. PROWLING: A 47-year-old
Island man reported that his car was also prowled at the 3600 block of 88th Avenue S.E. while parked on the street.
BURGLARY: A 53-year-old woman who lives at the 4500 block of 89th Avenue S.E. left her garage door open. Her two unlocked vehicles were prowled and electronics were taken. PROWLING: A 32-year-old
Island man’s debit card was stolen from his car, but the prowl went unreported until the card was found with property from another prowl. The vehicle was unlocked and undamaged and at the 9000 block of West Shorewood Drive.
woman at the 9000 block of West Shorewood Drive said that her car was entered unlawfully by force while parked in a secure parking garage. Items were taken from the vehicle.
woman said her mountain bike was stolen from the secure parking area of the Mercer Apartments, for a loss of $710.
COLLISION: A Mercer Island
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A
man and a Burien man had a fender bender at the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street. The Island man said he was exiting a parking lot and had crossed the center lane when the other sped up and collided with him. Police were unable to determine which vehicle was in the roadway first or which failed to yield. PROWLING: A 43-year-old Island man reported the theft of a cell phone caddy, pair of sunglasses, $30 in cash and a bag with emergency road equipment and a blanket from his car at the 3000 block of 80th Avenue S.E. The car was locked, and there was no indication of an entry method. PROWLING: Prescription sunglasses and about $5 in loose change were stolen from a 72-year-old Island man’s unlocked car at the 3600 block of 88th Avenue S.E.
JULY 1 THEFT: A 71-year-old Island man said that his locked bicycle was taken from the secure parking garage area of the Mercer Apartments at the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street. PROWLING: A 31-year-old
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THEFT: A 31-year-old Island
71-year-old man at the 2800 block of 75th Place S.E. reported that a storage door had two hinges cut and had pry marks on it, but nothing was missing.
JULY 2
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 | PAGE 7 arrested by Tacoma PD, a 57-year-old Island man, had an active Mercer Island warrant. MIPD took the subject into custody and booked him into SCORE Jail. BURGLARY: A 34-year-old Island man reported that a laptop computer and other electronics were stolen after a suspect broke a French style door and entered his home at the 3200 block of 74th Avenue S.E.
JULY 3 FRAUD: A 47-year-old Island man at the 6700 block of 80th Avenue S.E. reported that someone passed a forged check with his name and address on it for $60, and an attempt to open a credit account was made.
WARRANT ARREST: A subject
PROWLING: MIPD took the case after a 57-year-old Island man at the 4300 block of Forest Avenue S.E. reported a car prowl on the roadway in front of his home on June 26. The victim was out of town until June 30. THEFT: A 39-year-old man said his locked bike and trailer were stolen from a parking garage at the 7800 block of S.E. 27th Street. FRAUD: A 46-year-old Island woman at the 2900 block of 71st Avenue S.E. reported that numerous fraudulent checks were deposited and immediately withdrawn from her 18-year-old son’s bank account. Her son, who has autism, had walked to his music instructor’s house in Seattle before the fraud occurred. Numerous attempts to access his
account were made even after the account was closed. MARINE: A 53-year-old Federal Way man on a boat was stopped for expired registration on Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Park. He was arrested on suspicion of boating under the influence, and processed and released after providing BAC samples of .114 and .110.
JULY 4 INFORMATIONAL REPORT:
The fire department responded to two separate brush fires near the Mercer Island School District Administration building at the 4100 block of 86th Avenue S.E.
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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND OPEN RECORD HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an open record public hearing application for a Zoning Text Amendment (File # ZTR15-003) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist (File # SEP15-016) modifying requirements in Mercer Island City Code (MICC) Title 19 pertaining to walk-off parking requirements in the Town Center for new mixed use or existing nonresidential development that is limited in size and scope. The open record public hearing on this request will be held on 9/2/15 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington. A public meeting in front of the City Council is anticipated to be held 9/8/15 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers. A SEPA Checklist has been completed for this proposed nonproject action as defined by WAC 197-11-704(2)(b)(ii). 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). 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 may be submitted on or before 8/5/15 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 who testify at the 9/2/15 open record public hearing will become parties of record, receive the Notice of Decision and have the right to appeal.has been scheduled with the Planning Commission, and will be held on 9/2/15 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street,
Mercer Island, Washington. A public meeting in front of the City Council is anticipated to be held 9/8/15 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers. Only those persons who submitted written comments during the comment period from 7/20/15 to 8/5/15 or who testify at the 9/2/15 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 Shana Restall, Principal Planner, for more information at shana. restall@mercergov.org or 206-275-7732. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on July 22, 2015. #1371159. Advertisement for Bids CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON Sub Basin 52 Drainage Improvements Project in Sandy Cove (WD106R) DATE OF BID OPENING: August 4th, 2015 TIME: 10:00 AM Sealed bids for the Sub Basin 52 Drainage Improvements in Sandy Cove Project will be received by the City of Mercer Island at the DSG Permit Counter, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington 98040 until 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at which time bids will be opened and publicly read. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of the following improvements: Work consists of tight-lining a day lighted seasonal channel reach which has been eroded due to high flow events. The new pipe will be a HDPE pipe, approximately 220 LF long. Work includes but is not limit-
ed to connecting the new pipe to both new and existing structures, dewatering, minor soil displacement, erosion control and site restoration. MANDATORY SITE VISIT WITH CITY REPRESENTATIVE A mandatory on-site pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 by the ROW area at 4300 block of East Mercer Way. Safety vest are required for the site visit. Attendees are also advised to wear gloves and hiking foot wear. The City reserves the right to cancel this meeting at any time. A single contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid for the schedule(s) selected by the City after bid opening and prior to award. Each bidder, by submission of the proposal, acknowledges and understands the rights reserved by the Owner in awarding the contract and the Owner’s right to modify the size of the project. Bids are to be submitted only on the forms provided in the Project Manual. All bidding and all construction shall be carried out in compliance with the Plans and Specifications for this project. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the same time stated in the Specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Mercer Island. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities and irregularities in the bidding process. Bids shall remain open for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of Bid opening and no bidder may with-
draw their bid during this period. Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, and “City of Mercer Island”. This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Self-Registered Bidders List”. Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration. Bidder questions are to be directed to Fred Gu, Project Manager, by email at fred.gu@ mercergov.org , by phone at 206-275-7803 or by fax at 206-275-7814. As part of the City’s affirmative action effort, the City encourages the participation of certified disadvantaged businesses and women’s business enterprises to act as prime contractors as well as subcontractors on this project. Ali Spietz City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on July 22, 2015. #1371356.
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JULY 5 WARRANT ARREST: The police department responded to a weapons call at the Park and Ride on North Mercer Way. A 37-year-old Island man was holding a folding knife with a black handle, and found to have a felony DOC warrant. He was transported to and lodged at King County Jail.
JULY 7
PROWLING: A vehicle belonging to a 75-year-old Island woman was prowled overnight at the 8200 block of S.E. 41st Street. Sunglasses and about $4 in change were stolen. PROWLING: Bank deposit slips, various power/charger cords and a car escape tool were stolen form a 57-year-old Island woman’s vehicle at the 4200 block of 83rd Avenue S.E.
JULY 9 FRAUD: A 54-year-old Island
DEATH INVESTIGATION: A
30-year-old Island woman at the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street called MIPD to help with a 39-year-old man. CPR was in progress when police arrived with medics, who attempted lifesaving efforts for approximately 50 minutes with negative results.
JULY 8 PROWLING: A 28-year-old Island woman reported that her vehicle was broken into overnight at the 2700 block of 73rd Avenue S.E.
woman at the 4600 block of East Mercer Way reported that her identity was used to make fraudulent charges, for a loss of about $500.
FRAUD: A 43-year-old Island woman at the 7900 block of East Mercer Way said her credit card number was used to make fraudulent charges. BURGLARY: A 64-year-old Island man who lives on Evergreen Lane reported that his garage was entered overnight and several items, including plastic cases containing guitar power cords and guitar pedals, were taken.
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Mercer Island’s two “pianos in the parks” were dropped off on July 17, and are now available for the public to perform, play and enjoy. One of the Island pianos, designed by artist Queenie Sunshine, is at Luther Burbank Park. The other, by Candice Covey, is at Mercerdale Park, and will play host to weekly lunchtime piano concerts sponsored by the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA). “Mercer Island is a special community that is known for its beauty, its parks and its love of the arts. MICA is excited to initiate this fun lunchtime concert series and showcase the extraordinary level of talent among the residents of Mercer Island,” said MICA’s Executive Director Louise Kincaid. The Brown Bag Concert Series performances will take place at noon on Wednesdays for four consecutive weeks beginning today, July 22.
All pianos are procured, repaired, tuned, transported and maintained by Classic Pianos, and hand-painted or otherwise artistically enhanced by students, faculty and alumni artists of Gage Academy of Art. “Just like people, every piano has a story,” said Ben Klinger, sales manager of Classic Pianos. “We’re thrilled to be a part of Pianos in the Parks as it offers pianos that are perhaps entering their final chapter, a grand final cadence, and they have been tuned, services and dressed up for the occasion. We love that people of all walks of life will be able to enjoy spontaneous musical moments on these pianos together in our area’s great parks.”
Above, the piano at Luther Burbank Park will be available until Aug. 16 for all ages to enjoy. (Staff Photo) Below, this piano was unveiled on July 16 and delivered to Mercerdale Park the next day. (MICA/Contributed Photo)
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RADIO | FROM 3 over his tenure, with nized for its work by the Hilen counting some 150 Washington State High athletic broadcasts over School Radio Awards, four years. winning the General Outside of sports, the Excellence award the past radio serves as an impor- two years. The awards tant community resource, were a huge achievesending out emergency ment for Hilen and his broadcasts when necesstudents. But as a teacher sary. Hilen said KMIHwho referred to teaching FM is part of the state’s radio as his dream job, emergency management Hilen’s biggest highlight system, and was watchwhen the ing his power on students the Island fall in love goes out, it with radio serves as a and be resource of passionate informaabout their tion while broadcast television work. Charlie Hilen and internet “It’s realMIHS radio teacher ly cool to services are down. When see kids go Mercer from learnIsland was under a ing something in the traboil-water advisory last ditional classroom model September, KMIH-FM to taking the hands-on was broadcasting school approach, taking ownerclosures and updates into ship and being passionate the community, with about it at the same time. messages running hourly. That’s been awesome to “We worked with watch the last couple of emergency management years,” he said. to get messages out as “I’m sad to leave. I soon as possible,” Hilen love what I do at Mercer said. “A lot of that was Island, but it’s a different able to be done from chapter. I’m excited for home remotely, put in the the next chapter for me system and ready to play and my family, and I’m within minutes.” excited to see where the KMIH-FM was recogradio program goes.”
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A House Among Homes This house among the homes nearby provides security as residents admit their greatest fear. They know that those who dwell herein stand ready night and day. The men of Station 92 live here. This house among the homes nearby is like an embassy. It symbolizes what we hold most dear; the peace of mind that’s rooted in the knowledge we are safe and that when life is threatened someone’s near. This house among the homes nearby will shelter, feed and grant rest to weary warriors of the flame. A refuge and a place of work, this firehouse is home to those who serve with focused hose and aim.
Above, Mercer Island Fire Department (MIFD) Chief Steve Heitman and Mayor Bruce Bassett shake hands at the Fire Station 92 Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, July 18. Right, MIFD staff in a Fire Department Color Guard help with the commemoration of the public art component, based on artifacts from the World Trade Center in New York City. After, station staff hosted an open house for the public to tour the new facility. City of Mercer Island/ Contributed Photos
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8157 W Mercer Way. Magnificent Lake Washington & Mtn. views from every level of this custom built 4BD/3.5BA home. Dramatic entry, huge chef’s kitchen w/ granite island, two story walls of windows, generous sized bonus/ rec room on lower level & more.
Charming Ellis Pond Home
$1,225,000
4534 91st Ave SE. This classic traditional 5BD/2.75BA home is located on a quiet, dead end street in the Ellis Pond Neighborhood. Open kitchen & family rm, charming master suite w/window seats, artist loft & more. Fully fenced private yard. Lou or Lori 206.949.5674 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/20345
Pending
Captivating Setting $889,000
North End Rambler $778,000
Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/53312
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4160 78th Ave SE. Mid-Century modern styled 3BD/1.75BA home captivatingly set on a private lot. The large patio & deck are ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the sunshine & sounds of the nearby creek. Short walk to public Lake WA access.
8244 SE 36th St. Nice 3BR/1.75BA north end rambler w/ large level lot on a quiet non-thru street. Open kitchen & spacious family rm w/ fp. Expansive yard w/ patio area for entertaining. Easy commute.
6220 153rd Ave SE, Bellevue. This custom designed 4BD/4BA home, w/multiple decks, is situated perfectly to enjoy captivating views. Wonderful formal entertaining areas, 3 fireplaces, chef’s kitchen w/new appliances, cocktail/wine bar w/media area & MORE!
Salem Woods Home
$1,200,000
6180 90th Ave SE. Lovely 4BD/2.25BA traditional home on a cul-de-sac in coveted Salem Woods! New kitchen, new roof, hardwood floors, over 20,000 sq. ft. lot! Near Engstrom Open Space, Pioneer Park and Island Crest Park. Cindy Verschueren 206.909.4523 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/73341
Pending
Heart of Ravenna
$530,000
7543 25th Ave NE, Seattle. Classic 1924 American Bungalow in the heart of Ravenna. This 3BR/1.75BA home, across from Waldo Dahl Playfield, has a remodeled kitchen w/stainless appliances, 2 wood-burning fp, full non-conforming apt downstairs w/ full kitchen & lg family rm. Lovley backyard, garden, front porch & more! Andrea Pirzio-Biroli 206.930.3456 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/86106
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Pending
New on Market!
$399,950
1400 Hubbell Place, Unit PH107, Seattle. Spacious 2BD/2BA penthouse condo w/ sweeping views of downtown & Lake Union includes garage parking & storage. Full size W/D in unit. Secured lobby, 2 rooftop decks, guest suite, concierge & more. Mark Anderson 206.931.9807 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/66209
Charming One Level $399,000
1021 N 29th St, Renton. Great lower Kennydale home w/ attached garage. This charming one level, 3BD/2BA home has lg fenced backyard & is close to the lake park, shopping, school & bus lines. New roof, carpet, paint & flooring. Move in Ready! Welcome Home! Helen Hitchcock 206.856.7007 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/42348
Close-in Island Living
$396,000
7930 SE 34th St #313. Live comfortably in a quiet, convenient 2BD/1.5BA downtown condo. Oak cabinets in kitchen & washer/dryer in unit. Close to shopping, parks and area amenities. Parklike entry to complex across from Mercerdale Park. Dieter Kaetel 206.427.0863 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/60912
Pending
Garden Level Condo $267,500
2500 81st Ave SE Unit 102. North end 2BR/1BA unit with your own yard & patio. Deeded storage & covered parking. Conveniently located near the town center’s vibrant collection of stores, restaurants & parks. Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/50622
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1323 Boren Ave Unit 301, Seattle. Stylish 3rd floor corner unit in an ideal location between downtown & Capitol Hill. Spacious floor plan, private deck off living area, ample closet space & laundry in unit. Amenities include a spectacular rooftop terrace w/BBQ & entertaining area & MORE! Mark Anderson 206.931.9807 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/80274
Mark Eskridge
Phinney Bay Views $275,000
7930 SE 34th St. #309. This 2BR/1.5BA condo has plenty of space & has lots of daylight. Mecerdale Park is right across the street. Here’s the opportunity to live close to shopping, restaurants, I-90 & a beautiful park. Petra H. Walker 206.715.5677 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/ 78373
Daryl Summers 206.697.0162 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/64085
2623 E Phinney Bay Dr, Bremerton. Bring your ideas & imagination! Enjoy 75ft. of waterfront w/ Phinney Bay vistas-Olympic Mtn views, the Bremerton Yacht Club-and plenty of space to garden & grow. 16,117 sq.ft. Lot.
Pending
Location! Location! $250,000
Claudia Allard
$365,000
Near Mercerdale Park
Mark Anderson
Lou Glatz
Lower Queen Anne Condo $100,000
Updates Throughout $239,500 Great Location!
7 Harrison St. Unit 26, Seattle. Beautiful turn of the century, classic brick building in the heart of lower Queen Anne. Peaceful, 3rd floor unit w/ wood floors in living room & entry as well as new flooring in the kitchen & bath. Ideal location & priced to sell NOW! Mark Anderson 206.931.9807 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/61987
3416 SW Cambridge St, Unit A, West Seattle. This light & bright 2BD/1BA townhome has new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint & new flooring throughout. Conveniently located a short commute from the Fauntleroy Ferry dock & Lincoln Park. Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/43909
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Mercer Island Rental $2,900/mo
7237 SE 27th St. 4BD/3BA home w/tons of space & natural light located in MI’s First Hill neighborhood. Includes daylight basement w/ plenty of storage, 2 car garage, ample-sized backyard. Short commute east/west I-90, the business district & Island amenities. Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/22141
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Radio program creates lasting legacies By Kris Brackmann
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KMIH Hot Jamz Radio at Mercer Island High School has grown immensely in the last four years due to the commitment of a dedicated radio teacher and hard-working students. In 2014 and 2015, the radio program earned its first General Excellence awards at the Washington State High School Radio Awards. There have been numerous students such as Luke Mounger, Ian Martin, Brady Baker and Jack Oberle who have received individual awards from the successful program. While the station plays top hits and mixes by student DJs, sports fans are most familiar with the popular live broadcasts of basketball, girls soccer and football games. The high school radio station has come a long way since former radio director Charlie Hilen took
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Members of the Mercer Island High School boys soccer team took part in international training and competition during a recent trip to Portugal at the end of June.
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Ryan Rouillard, a former student radio broadcaster for Mercer Island High School’s KMIH-FM, works play-by-play for the Yakima Valley Pippins baseball team. over in 2011. And while Hilen played a big part in returning live Islander sports action, another individual also served as a catalyst in the return of prep sports to the local radio airwaves. Ryan Rouillard was starting his final year at MIHS in 2011 when he
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brought back live broadcasts of Islander basketball games for his senior culminating project. Rouillard had not been involved with the school’s radio program until Hilen came in looking to establish a sports program. “There was always a hunch that radio was something I wanted to get involved with, and [Hilen’s arrival] was when I started to get involved,” Rouillard said. “I obviously got very hooked with it.” Broadcasting came naturally to Rouillard, and he always filled dead air with stories and statistics (which he could still probably ramble off to you). In addition to restart-
ing the basketball broadcasts, Rouillard made sure to maintain his legacy by mentoring a young Mounger when he joined the program as a freshman. Mounger, like Rouillard, was also inspired to broadcast basketball games, a sport he loves. Rouillard was happy to bring Mounger on board and became so much more than a co-host. “He taught me everything and helped me transition into broadcasting,” Mounger said. After every broadcast — the duo did 31 together that year — Rouillard would send Mounger an email with thorough strengths and weaknesses to help
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Summer trip takes MI boys soccer to Portugal By Joseph Livarchik
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While Mercer Island measures a mere 13 miles from end to end, Islander soccer coach Colin Rigby is amazed by the lengths the Island’s soccer program can take its players. Last summer, it was China, as Rigby’s U12 club journeyed to Dalian for international friendly competition. This year, 17 members of the MIHS varsity team traveled across the pond to compete against amateur professionals and train with professional academy coaches in Portugal. Players trained with coaches through the Benfica Soccer Academy, which is linked to one of the most popular international soccer clubs, as well as coaches from Sporting Lisbon. The players also competed in
four matches against amateur opponents ranging in age from U16-U19. “For me, the biggest opportunity for a majority of the boys was to see what its like to be training for a group in that upper echelon of soccer clubs,” Rigby said. “This is like the very top level of soccer in Portugal and the top level of coaching there.” Rigby said the trip, which was June 29-July 9, was six months in the making and served as another opportunity for local soccer players to see the sport on a grander scale while taking in new cultural sights, sounds, and of course, cuisine. “I just think it’s a great way for young soccer enthusiasts to be exposed to a culture of soccer that is far
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RADIO | FROM 12 him improve. This wasn’t part of the job description, but Rouillard wanted to be sure that there would be someone for him to pass the mic. “I wasn’t sure if anyone would be there to pick it up after I left, so when Luke expressed interest I was really excited,” he said. Mounger continued broadcasting basketball games his sophomore year with Baker, who was then just joining the program as a junior. Together, these two furthered the sports program by adding two new sports, girls soccer (Mounger’s idea) and football (Baker’s dream). Meanwhile, as the KMIH
SOCCER | FROM 12 beyond what we see here in the U.S.,” he said. “They get to see the bigger picture of soccer in the rest of the world.” Where last summer’s trip to China garnered more attention as a diplomacy type of event, Rigby called the Portugal trip more inti-
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Radio station continued to grow around the Island, Rouillard was jumpstarting KWVA Radio at the University of Oregon. As a journalism major, Rouillard has been involved in the University’s radio station since day one. This past year as head sports director, Rouillard broadcasted the radio’s first Ducks football game, a big deal for the program due to the tight licensing agreements attached to the team. “It was a process for sure, and finally we were able to make the right connections to get the contract,” Rouillard said. The broadcast was of a spring football game in May. This fall, the station will be broadcasting all of the Ducks’ home games
with Rouillard at the helm. Rouillard may be working on creating a broadcasting legacy at Oregon, but back home at Hot Jamz he is already a legend. Baker considers Rouillard one of his mentors, even though he missed being able to work with him by a year. “One of my biggest regrets is not being able to get on the mic with Ryan,” Baker said. Although Baker is unsure if he wants to make a career out of broadcasting, he is keeping his options open and still goes to Rouillard with questions and advice. The sophomore will be off to broadcast high school football in Texas, while attending Texas Christian University, in the fall.
Mounger, who has been the “voice” of Islander sports for the last three years, will be writing about Husky football and basketball when he enters the University of Washington in the fall as a freshman. So with many “greats” gone, it will be up to Martin (who was Mounger’s most recent co-host) and the new program directors, Josie Blakeslee and Sam Hibbert, to keep the sports program alive. “[Rouillard and Hilen] did a really great job of turning it around and making it a big part of this school,” Mounger said. “It’s at a great place right now and Josie and Sam will have to keep the radio station up and running as their number one focus.”
mate. Players got to take a closer look at Portugal’s club system, which features a team in virtually every town. Off the field, the players visited a historic castle and enjoyed Portugal’s sandy shores at the beach. “Everybody took away something different and everybody had their own moment of zen,” Rigby said. “Some were all about
just being in Portugal and wanted to take in every moment that they could. Even a walk to the grocery store was cool because they had different treats there.” Rigby said he would love to get more traveling opportunities for local soccer players, mentioning Brazil, England and Costa Rica as hopeful destinations. He noted having such opportunities was a
testament to having such a strong soccer program on Mercer Island, both through the varsity program and Mercer Island FC. “We live in a very unique place, athletics is very high on peoples’ radar on Mercer Island,” he said. “I don’t think there are many communities that have youth programs so connected with soccer.”
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The Mercer Island 11-12 Little League All-Star team scored back-to-back wins over Bellevue West to claim the District 9 championship.
Mercer Island 11-12 All-Stars head to Little League state tournament The Mercer Island 11-12 Little League All-Star team took home the District 9 championship with a 4-2 victory over Bellevue West Monday evening at Hidden Valley Park in Bellevue. Mercer Island went 5-0 in the district tournament, scoring back-to-back wins over Bellevue West to claim the title. Mercer Island also edged Bellevue 2-1 in the semifinal round. Team members include Alex Arron, Will Atkinson, Nathan Buchan, Tyler Butson, Evan Dickstein, Ethan Fallis, Matthew Feldman, Caiden Fukano, Wesley Ho, Paul Noone, Rory Shanks, Jack Shoop and Tripp White. Mercer Island is managed by Peter Noone along with coaches Travis White and Rick Buchan. The Mercer Island 11-12 All-Stars will begin state tournament competition at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 26 at Northshore Athletic Fields in Woodinville.
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MICA BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES INAUGURATION: 12
MERCER ISLAND LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING:
p.m., July 22 Mercerdale Park Plaza. The first of four consecutive weekly performances will be concert pianist Natalya Ageyeva and her piano students. As part of the Pianos in the Parks, this program will run every Wednesday for four weeks. For more, visit www. MercerIslandArts.org.
THURSDAY | 23 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MEETING: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., City
Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th Street. Meetings consist of team leads from various committees, but all interested emergency volunteers are welcome to attend. For more, contact Officer Jennifer Franklin by phone at 206-275-7905.
FRIDAY | 24 FOREST STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 10 a.m.-2
p.m., Luther Burbank north wetlands. Meet at Luther Burbank Park north parking lot. Register for the event at www.mtsgreenway.org. Another opportunity available at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25 at Ellis Pond. Register at www.earthcorps.org.
SUNDAY | 26 MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m., 7700 S.E.
32nd St. Providing local fruits and produce and artisan Washington-made products. For more, visit www. mifarmersmarket.org.
6-7:30 p.m., Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave S.E. MI Library Board regular meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Mercer Island Library unless otherwise posted.
EVENTS | ONGOING MOSTLY MUSIC IN THE PARK:
7-8:30 p.m., July 23-Aug. 20, Mercerdale Park, 77th Ave S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street. Join us in Mercerdale Park in July and August for the Mercer Island Arts Council’s annual summer concert series. Concerts feature various bands and artists from around the region, performing a wide variety of music. If you would like to support the concerts to ensure they continue, please consider making a donation. For more contact Amber Britton at amber.britton@ mercergov.org. MERCER ISLAND MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, June 22-Sept. 4, 2630 77th Ave. S.E., Suite 106-108. Featuring formal martial arts classes as well as art lessons and outdoor activities. Every Friday, we end the week with a big celebration and party. A great way to get an introduction to martial arts or to get a leg up on your current martial arts training. Register at www.mercerislandmartialarts.com or call 206-230-9050. EXHIBITION OF MIVAL ARTISTS’ WORK: Lighthouse Gallery
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Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am
Fortuna Dr. View the wonderful art of five MIVAL artists at the Lighthouse Gallery through Aug. 1. Featured artists are Seiko Konya, Judith Roan, Nancy Abel, Genny Rees and Ron Reeder. Free. For more information, contact Nancy Axell at dnaxell@aol.com. CALL FOR BAKERS! MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET BERRY PIE BAKE CONTEST:
First annual Berry Pie Bake contest. All are invited to enter their favorite homemade berry pie. Cost is $5, deadline to register is Aug. 1. Contact MIFMpiebake@ gmail.com or visit www. mifarmersmarket.org. VOLUNTEER AT MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Mercer
Island Farmers Market welcomes all helping hands. Need community service hours? Contact volunteer@ mifarmersmarket.org.
BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF WASHINGTON ART SHOW: June
22-July 24, Mercer Island Community and Event Center Gallery, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. A collaboration of 37 artists, all of whom have suffered a brain injury, will display their creative works at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. The art will remain available for viewing during regular viewing hours at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center Gallery. Cost is free. All are welcome. For more, contact Emily Taibl at 206-228-8611 or emilytaibl@comcast.net. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK:
July 16-Aug. 1, Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater, 2040 84th Ave S.E. “As You Like It” and Henry IV, Part One” performances pre-
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EVENTS | UPCOMING GALLERY RECEPTION: 6:308 p.m., July 30, Mercer Island Community & Event Center Gallery, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Please join the Arts Council at an artists’ reception for Kristi Galindo Dyson and Jackie VanNoy. Meet the artists and enjoy entertainment and refreshments. For more, contact MI Community and Event Center by phone at 206275-7609. SEAFAIR WEEKEND: July 31-Aug. 2. The world’s fastest powerboats race on the waters of Lake
sented by Wooden O. For a full schedule, visit mercergov.org or contact Amber Britton at amber.britton@ mercergov.org.
EVENTS | LIBRARY 4400 88TH AVE. S.E. (206) 236-3537 WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND CHILDREN & FAMILIES FAMILY STORY TIMES: 10:30am, July 23. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun! BOOK BUDDIES TEENS READING WITH KIDS: 1-3 p.m., July 23.
Practice reading while making a new friend! Ages 5 to 8 are invited to stop by the Children’s Area for reading with a local teen. The teens have received training with librarians. HOW TO FOOL A DRAGON (AND SAVE THE WORLD) SHOW: 12
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Congregational Church on Mercer Island 4545 Island Crest Way 206-232-7800
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fire, city officials and city staff. All residents are also invited to join city officials and the Police Department at the Sculpture Park for a free hot-dog cookout. For more information, contact Officer Franklin at 206275-7905 or email jennifer. franklin@mercergov.org. PROBUS CLUB MEETING: 1:30 p.m., Aug. 5, Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Social hour at 1:30 p.m. and program at 2 p.m. Steve Johnson, President of the Seattle Electric Vehicle Association, will talk on the past, present and future of Electric cars. Mr Johnson is THE local authority on electric cars. Bring a friend.
p.m., July 28, Mercerdale Park, 77th S.E. & S.E. 32nd. Presented by Eric Ode. Ages 3 and older with adult. Who will win when three knights and one little boy set off to defeat a sinister dragon? Join this award-winning songwriter and children’s author for a mythic adventure full of rollicking fun.
(206) 232-7115 WWW.SJCC.ORG
TEENS MINECRAFT ON THE KCLS TECHLAB: 10 a.m., July 23 for
middle and high school ages in the library parking lot, 1 p.m. for grades K-5 with adult in the MI Boys & Girls Club parking lot (4120 86th Avenue S.E.). Drop in and mess around with Minecraft on the KCLS Techlab. Help and instruction will be available.
EVENTS | SJCC 3801 EAST MERCER WAY
Redeemer
Lutheran Church
SJCC SUMMER CAMP 2015:
June 22-Aug. 28. Camp runs Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sign up for a single week or a three-week session. Join us all summer or whenever fits your schedule. Before- and after-camp care is available. Contact Mark Rosenberg at MarkR@sjcc.org or call 206388-0830. TWEEN FITNESS, AGES 9-13:
3:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Kids will learn to use bands, balls and their own body weight to work on cardiovascular and weight training as well as balance, stability and stretching. Free for members, $5 for guests. Contact Dana Azose at danaa@sjcc.org or call 206388-0836.
EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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Washington as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar in the sky overhead. Kids activities, food vendors and interactive booths sprawl across Genesee Park and live bands play all weekend long on the Live Entertainment stage. For bridge closures and a list of events, visit seafair.com. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 5-7 p.m., Aug. 4, Sculpture Park, 7800 block of Sunset Highway. Residents in neighborhoods throughout Mercer Island and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors, police and
4001 Island Crest Way
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N’end View Home $1,589,000 Move to this fabulous home for Summer, north end private site w/amazing view, impressive living rm. Cook’s kitchen off of FR lined w/ greenh o u s e w i n d ow s. 4 B R , AC, l ow m a i n t e n a n c e yard #789694 Linda Tsang 206-230-5505
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Clyde Hill $2,800,000 Perfectly positioned on the crest of Belmont Cour t, enjoying spectacular SW & NW sunsets, views of the lake, city & mountains; panorama from almost every window. 4BR/3.75BA. #790219 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
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North Bend $305,000 Meticulously maintained home surrounded by majestic fir & cedar trees in the Wilderness Rim comm u n i t y. R o o f, c a r p e t , doors, heaters, vinyl storm windows, gutters all recently redone. #784078 Scott MacRae 206-499-5766 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377
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A PNW Classic $1,067,000 Ralph-Anderson-inspired home with all the NW Contemporary signature features: big windows, wood interiors, vaulted ceilings & an indoor/outdoor feel throughout the home. 5 BRS/3 BA. #813970 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114
Mercerwood $910,000 Charming MI rambler located on a large, flat lot just minutes from I-90. Great investment opportunity or add your personal touches to make this gem your own. 4BR/2.5BA. #807973 Nick Bisceglia 253-223-9077 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377
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North Bend $319,000 Almost BRAND NEW! New roof, New exterior & interior paint, doors, trim, hardware, lights. New flooring throughout. New baths w/ slab granite, quar tz, tile floors. 4BR/1.75BA. #814061 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
North End $775,000 Enjoy 9585 sf of park-like grounds prof landscaped, drought resistant. 2350 sf 5BR/2BA daylight rambler. Lightfilled kitchen w/custom c a b i n e t r y. E a s y c o m mute, quiet dead end street. #809175 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
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Washington Park $6,550,000 Gated estate sited privately off coveted McGilvra Blvd. This 2012 Classic Revival home offers the perfect blend of tradition w/all of the amenities for today’s lifestyles. 5BR/7.75BA. #768638 Julie Green 206-230-5388
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Everett $295,000 Spacious & updated, this move in ready townhome backs to protected green space & offers an airy, light filled, open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings & new Milgard windows. 3BR/2.5BA. #816701 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093
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Greenwater $118,500 Your year round recreation oasis waits! Enjoy endless summer & winter fun at this pristine Crystal River Ranch proper ty! 1/2 ac+ this flat, corner lot is close to playground & clubhouse #770312 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380
DREAM HM LAND $710,000 Dream House LAND FOR SALE, .363 Acre Located on West Side of East Mercer Way. Grab Your Builder & Your Ideas For Your New Home, M ay B e W i n t e r Pe a k V i ew s, D e p e n d i n g o n Your Plans. #775221 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787
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IDEAL MI LOT! $428,500 All utilities in/ready to build! Savor serene sylvan 17,877 sf site in premier mid-Island E. Mercer neighborhood! Bank finance available. Parklike setting! #797307 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380
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Washington Park $6,550,000
Clyde Hill
$2,700,000
South End
$2,595,000
Western Views
$2,098,000
First Hill
$1,590,000
N’End View Home $1,589,000
Medina
$1,518,000
New! Luxury!
$1,499,999
Sammamish
$1,295,000
East Mercer
$1,295,000
Gated estate sited privately off coveted McGilvra Blvd. This 2012 Classic Revival home offers the perfect blend of tradition w/all of the amenities for today’s lifestyles. 5BR/7.75BA. #768638 Julie Green 206-930-0511
Move to this fabulous home for Summer, north end private site w/amazing view, impressive living rm. Cook’s kitchen off of FR lined w/ greenhouse windows. 4BR, AC, low maintenance yard #789694 Linda Tsang 206-230-5505
A PNW Classic $1,067,000
Ralph-Anderson-inspired home with all the NW Contemporary signature features: big windows, wood interiors, vaulted ceilings & an indoor/outdoor feel throughout the home. 5 BRS/3 BA. #813970 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114
◆ Olympic Hills
$565,000
Completely rebuilt into a modern, wonderful, open concept floor plan & kitchen. Wired for solar power & H2o, low voc paint throughout, newer water heater. 4BR/2BA, 2328sf. #814771 Scott MacRae 206-230-5451 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Perfectly positioned on the crest of Belmont Court, enjoying spectacular SW & NW sunsets, views of the lake, city & mountains; panorama from almost every window. 4BR/3.75BA. #790219 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
This 2-story immaculate home is bright and spacious, w/ an open floor plan, granite kitchen counter tops & 1-yr new stainless steel appliances. 4BR/2.5BA. Don’t miss this Medina charm! #806150 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667
$295,000
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Contemporary architectural piece nestled in coveted Rock Meadow Farm Community. Awash in natural light, featuring an open concept & custom design in a tranquil setting. Great schools #802991 Tom Wu 206-240-7300
$949,000
Mercerwood
$910,000
Sheridan Beach
$825,000
Sammamish
$449,000
◆ North Bend
$319,000
North Bend
$305,000
$2,250,000
BUILD NEW
Stunning contemporary home w/20’ floor-to-ceiling glass windows sits on newly finished landscape in sought after Enatai. 3BR/3.5BA. Best value in west Bellevue. Move-in ready! #809582 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667
Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler in the heart of Sammamish w/ custom upgrades throughout. Spacious backyard deck for outside entertaining. New 50 year roof. #806635 Julie Green 206-230-5388
Builders, developers and investors take notice! Desirable Pine Lake Community surrounded by elegant custom homes. Over 3.5 acres, zoned R-4, opportunity for development. #788543 Curt Peterson 206-230-5480
◆ Everett
NOW COMPLETE! Luxurious contemporary gated & fully fenced residence in Redmond area; close to MSFT; exquisitely finished designer touches throughout this 5BR, 3.5BA home. #766184 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
Cool, sophisticated, stunning w/50 yard line seats to the best views on Mercer Island. Blue Angels, hydroplanes, sailboats, yachts framed by the Olympic Mtns, Lk WA & Seattle skylines. #784816 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Bellevue
Sammamish
Spacious & updated, this move in ready townhome backs to protected green space & offers an airy, light filled, open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings & new Milgard windows. 3BR/2.5BA. #816701 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093
A secluded and most desirable Estate property, newly redesigned and inspired in 2015 by Johnson Design. Practice putting with views Mt. Rainier and the Cascades! 7BR/6.5BA. #804276 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
DREAM HM LAND
$710,000
Dream House LAND FOR SALE, .363 Acre Located on West Side of East Mercer Way. Grab Your Builder & Your Ideas For Your New Home, May Be Winter Peak Views, Depending on Your Plans. #775221 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787
Charming MI rambler located on a large, flat lot just minutes from I-90. Great investment opportunity or add your personal touches to make this gem your own. 4BR/2.5BA. #807973 Nick Bisceglia 253-223-9077 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377
Almost BRAND NEW! New roof, New exterior & interior paint, doors, trim, hardware, lights. New flooring throughout. New baths w/ slab granite, quartz, tile floors. 4BR/1.75BA. #814061 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
$575,000
Lot For Sale on SW End of Street of Established Homes w/Greenbelt to the West. Beautiful, Natural Setting. Lot Extends From North to South w/Stream Passing Through at South End of Lot. #775235 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787
IDEAL MI LOT!
Enjoy spectacular views! Blocks from deeded beach club & waterfront, this rare to find, 3BR/2BA awaits your personal vision to create the ultimate dream home. #808458 Julie Green 206-230-5388
Meticulously maintained home surrounded by majestic fir & cedar trees in the Wilderness Rim community. Roof, carpet, doors, heaters, vinyl storm windows, gutters all recently redone. #784078 Scott MacRae 206-499-5766 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Greenwater
Watch amazing Blue Angle Air Shows from your own deck! Incredible views of Lake WA, Seattle, Mountains & sunsets. 5BR/3.75BA home is located on the convenient North End. #802344 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667
5BR/4BA NW Contemporary w/gorgeous circular drive & covered portico. Impressive two story entrance with vaulted ceilings & walls of windows add to the spaciousness of the main floor . #789873 Julie Green 206-930-0511
North End
$775,000
Enjoy 9585 sf of park-like grounds prof landscaped, drought resistant. 2350 sf 5BR/2BA daylight rambler. Lightfilled kitchen w/custom cabinetry. Easy commute, quiet dead end street. #809175 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Float Your Boat
$299,999
...or lay by the pool and watch the Seahawks arrive to work in theirs. This waterfront condo is adjacent to the VMAC and enjoys all the benefits of lakeside living. 2BR/1.7BA, 28’ slip. #769391 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
$118,500
Your year round recreation oasis waits! Enjoy endless summer & winter fun at this pristine Crystal River Ranch property! 1/2 ac+ this flat, corner lot is close to playground & clubhouse #770312 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380
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$428,500
WOW! All utilities in/ready to build! Beautiful 17,877 sf sylvan site in premier midIsland E. Mercer neighborhood! Bank finance available. Parklike setting! #797307 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380
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