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MIHS grad Wood kicks six for USC

Recycle, rinse, repeat

Next MISD Board meeting Thursday The Board of Directors of the Mercer Island School District will meet again on Thursday, Sept.

13, at 7 p.m.

On the agenda is the continued discussion of the facilities planning, in addition to a review of the district’s state test results.

By Megan Managan

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Come and find out about Girl Scouts Find out about Girls Scouts at an information session between 3 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Mercer Island Library.

Discover more about what Girl Scouts is, meet some current volunteers and members, and learn what events are coming up and how to join.

For more information, contact Elizabeth at (206) 240-9906.

Health care reform discussion The Mercer Island Historical Society will sponsor a talk by Islander Chuck Wischman, M.D., concerning ‘health care reform and what you need to know’ at their next regular meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. All are welcome.

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Jeff Borgida, general manager at Republic Services, the company that collects trash and recycling on the Island, is pictured at the company’s new Material Recovery Facility in Seattle. See the full story on page 14.

Deciding configuration of MI schools is Rubik’s Cube puzzle MISD facility planning discussions continue with teacher, public input

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During a two-and-a-half-hour study session on Thursday evening, the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors continued their discussion of the North Mercer Campus and planning for future schools and improvements.

For the first time, the board took input from the public at the end of the meeting and heard from principals and teachers on the challenges facing them in their current buildings.

“I want to reiterate that these numbers are not bond numbers,”

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said MISD Superintendent Gary Plano at the beginning of the meeting. “This is to help us figure out what set of options we think the public should weigh in on. We’ve heard from Mary Jo at IMS that the $7.1 million budget option won’t work because they would need a bigger lunch room.”

If the district was to build a new elementary school, the middle school will need some work to make it big enough to house more students, as the building is already at capacity. One option is to build a new addition to add 14 classrooms, taking the place of the portables on the campus and adding a few new rooms. That option has a generalized price tag of $7.1 million, based on estimates from the architectural firm Mahlum.

However, Islander Middle School

principal Mary Jo Budzius told the board that simply adding 14 classrooms wouldn’t solve the building’s core issues, which is that there is simply not enough space in common areas.

“It doesn’t fix the space issues or solve the education issues we have now,” she said. “My gut reaction would be to not do anything and don’t spend $7.1 million on that. I have a hard time spending voters’ money on something that doesn’t solve the problem.”

Currently, the school has just over 1,000 students in a building designed to hold 875 students.

Due to the increased number of students, the school operates three lunches, one of 320 students and two with 350 students, in a lunch

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The Mercer Island High School varsity girls soccer team will take on Sammamish on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Islander Stadium.

The girls volleyball team is also in action, hosting Interlake in a match that begins at 7 p.m. in the MIHS gym.

The Friday MIHS football game against Lake Washington is up for KIRO 7’s game of the week.

Learn more on page 10.

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MIHS girls soccer, volleyball at home Thursday evening

Mercer Island High School graduate and University of Southern California freshman, Alex Wood,was responsible for scoring six points during the USC win over Syracuse on Saturday, Sept. 8.

Wood, who graduated from MIHS in June, joined the team as a walk-on kicker this fall and played in his first game with the No. 2-ranked Trojans.

Wood stepped in on Saturday after kicker Andre Heidari suffered a knee injury during the season opener against Hawaii.

Wood played soccer for Mercer Island and was the kicker for the MIHS football team.

He kicked six times for USC during the 42-29 win, in a game that was delayed for severe weather that rolled through New Jersey and New York over the weekend.

USC will take on Stanford in the Pac12 opener on Saturday, Sept. 15.

The Trojans are currently 2-0.

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Schools | FROM 1 room that can’t fit them all at the same time. Another issue, Budzius outlined, is that sixth-grade students now have a split class — they go to class for 20 minutes, then go to lunch, followed by the rest of the class. The schools gym can hold 650 students, meaning that only half of the population can participate in an activity or assembly at one time.

If the district decides the new school should be a middle school, it would allow two middle schools, easing the constraints currently felt at IMS. The issue of capacity at the elementary schools could also be helped by making the new middle school grades 5-8, but the board felt there are many educational impacts to look at with that option.

While it’s not something the district has spent a lot of time talking about, there could be advantages, according to Lakeridge principal Fred Rundle.

“It could be a benefit to the kids to be there for four years,” said Rundle.

“However, with moving to the Common Core standards, it’s set up for K-5 and

6-12, which suits us nicely now. But the kids would have more access to classes.

It’s not something I think we should say ‘absolutely not’ to.”

While it was an intriguing idea to the board members, they all agreed that if the new building is a middle school, the district should not split schools into a K-4, 5-6, 7-8 model, as it creates too many transitions for students and families.

Bainbridge Island, with a similar population to Mercer Island, did in fact use that model to help with a capacity problem in the late 1990s, but now is considering switching back after a decline in enrollment.

“They’ve lived with it since 1999, but they do have concerns,” said Plano. “Two years is not enough time and staffing is actually harder, so it ends up costing more.

The parent community also wasn’t happy with it.”

While the bond put before the community in April did not include the option for a new high school, it has been included in the discussions now because the board wanted to look at all pos-

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sibilities, and it’s an option several years to continue that gives the district the to be operational. Mary most flexibility — and while Wayte, at the very least, will it is expensive up front, require some basic mainsaves money later on. Even tenance to keep the pool if the board chooses ulti- operation for the next 10 mately not to pursue that years. That is expected to option, MIHS would need cost the district around $2.5 work to increase capacity million. Stadium improvefor students. Currently, the ments, such as redoing the building is designed for press box — which badly 1,200 students, but hous- needs updating — would es 1,400 by utilizing every also run between $2.5 milroom all the lion or upwards time, meanof $7 million, ing teachers depending on have little what the district flexibility or wants to do with access to the the area. room out“I want to be side of class very clear that time. we’re doing the Several things we feel high school like we have science to,” said board teachers were Pat Mary Jo Budzius, member on hand at Braman.

“We IMS principal the meeting have an obligaand told the tion to house board that the current set- students, and maybe the up means sharing a science other things are on a sepaclassroom with various dis- rate bond.” ciplines of science, creating After the study session, clutter and making it dif- the board again opened the ficult to set up for labs and floor to public comment. other course work.

“There is an implicaThe board also briefly tion that those who voted discussed Mary Wayte Pool against the bond aren’t in and the high school sta- support of the school, but dium, both of which will that’s not true,” said David need updates in the next de Yarza, who has a child

who attends Island Park Elementary. “The exchange you had with the teachers, principals, was fascinating, and I wished it had happened earlier. I think this is very good stuff. I don’t think people will shy away from the amount of money to be spent.”

West Mercer parent Julie Newcomer said she is already concerned by the traffic in the North Mercer campus area, and said she was “really concerned about traffic if there is another building.”

Trevor Hart told the board that he felt education specs needed to be included in the discussion, and that replacing the high school would only delay the elementary and middle school problems because it would take several years before a new high school could be up and running.

One area the board did not get to discuss was community engagement, largely because they feel they still have work to do.

“I wanted to talk to you about the item that didn’t get talked about tonight, the community engagement piece,” said Frank Morrison.

“I’m delighted to see the progress you’ve made, but

I’m curious what the public message is. I urge you to do a couple of things; first, don’t get bogged down with information and focus on what the message is. I urge you to do it. Capacity, capacity, capacity. I do not believe you can have an adequate master plan without more involvement from the city.

We as owners and taxpayers should tell the council they need to be a player in this.”

Al Terrill, the last speaker of the evening, wondered why the costs for adding classrooms to the high school had gone up from estimates a year ago, and felt that the middle school with grades 5-8 could be a good option, as long as there aren’t transition problems for the kids.

“I like that with this option, no kid would commute the full length of the Island until ninth grade,” he said.

The board will hold it's first regular meeting of September on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. in the board room. Copies of all presentations given at board meetings are available on the MISD website at www.mercerislandschools.org under the School Board tab.

Eight Islanders are 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists

National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.

To become a finalist, the semifinalist and their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application in which they provide information

about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, and honors and awards received, references and an essay.

There are several additional Island semifinalists, who attend off-Island schools, who were not named in this initial list.

They will be recognized as they are identified.

“I have a hard time spending voters’ money on something that doesn’t solve the problem.”

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Mercer Island High School seniors, Samuel J. Chong, Erik M. Gest, Isaac B. Grosof, Dhruv Malik, Calista A. Mayer, Kaya L. McRuer, Emily

C. Morse and Christina L. Williamson have been named semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

These high school seniors have an opportunity to compete for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million, which will be offered next spring.

About 1.5 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2013

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Community briefs New Vietnamese restaurant opens in Haruko’s space A new restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine has opened in Haruko’s old space next to Rite Aid. Phobulous, owned by Carolyn and Andy Nguyen, opened to the public at the end of August.

The Nguyens, residents of Kent, have been in the food business for 15 years.

They previously owned Phuong Vi Deli, which they recently sold, in Kent. The couple is from Vietnam.

A family friend encouraged the Nguyens to start a restaurant on the Island.

It is more than just pho, though Andy Nguyen is the second-generation Vietnamese in his family “to carry on the Vietnamese pho tradition,” Carolyn Nguyen said. Phobulous serves 100 percent authentic Vietnamese fare, she said, from wok and stir-fry to veal, chop soy, sandwiches and bubble tea.

The Nguyens’ two daughters, Vivian and Julia — both students — are also involved in the business, helping with interior design and bringing a creative touch to other areas,

themselves were donated by the Aljoya retirement community (for the fourth consecutive year). In a similar act of giving, girls and moms from the local chapter of the National Charity League donated time to fill each backpack with school-specific supplies — a significant undertaking given the extent and diversity of items required.

In all, 60 backpacks filled with supplies made going back to school a little easier for some Island kids and families.

“It is great to see the community come together like this to support kids having a good start to the school year with needed school supplies,” says MIYFS Emergency Assistance Coordinator Cheryl Manriquez.

For information about the program, contact Manriquez at (206) 2757869 or cheryl.manriquez@mercergov.org.

including the menu.

Haruko’s Japanese restaurant was in business for 23 years before closing in May of 2012.

Phobulous is located at 3033 78th Avenue S.E. and can be contacted at (206) 232-0828. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. I Luv Pho, in the Town Center, also offers Vietnamese cuisine.

Aljoya, MI Charity League get kids ready for school It is back-to-school time for Island families and, as parents are aware, all students need to come prepared with a backpack and a wide array of school supplies. However, for some Island families, this expense creates a significant hardship. To lend a hand, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) offers the Back to School Backpack Program, which supplies qualified students with a backpack and all the necessary supplies to begin the school year fully prepared.

Although MIYFS coordinates this program, the backpacks and supplies

Bike counters wanted Volunteers on Mercer Island will be needed this fall to help count the number of people who walk or ride bicycles, according to the Washington

State Department of Transportation.

The volunteers will be needed on Sept. 25, 26 and 27.

More than 300 volunteers in 35 cities throughout the state are needed.

For information, contact WSDOT State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Ian Macek at maceki@wsdot. wa.gov or (360) 705-7596; or Cascade Bicycle Club Principal Planner Tessa Greegor at tessa.greegor@ cascadebicycleclub.org or (206) 204-0913.

Islander is finalist for State Book Award The Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle Public Library has announced the winners of the 2012 Washington State Book Awards for six outstanding books published

by Washington authors in 2011.

Islander Shiro Kashiba’s book, “Shiro: Wit, Wisdom & Recipes from a Sushi Pioneer,” published by Chin Music Press, was a finalist in the biography/ memoir category.

This is the 45th year of the program, formerly called the Governor’s Writers Awards.

A book award is given

based on the strength of the publication’s literary merit, lasting importance and overall quality.

The 2012 Washington State Book Award finalists include highly successful published authors, such as David Guterson of Bainbridge Island, who is represented by Alfred A. Knopf publishers.

New East Tiger Mountain bike trail is open A new mountain bike trail opened at the summit of Tiger Mountain on Sept. 5. The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cut the ribbon on the 1.4-mile East Tiger Summit Trail after nearly a year of construction and hundreds of hours of volunteer support.

The construction of this new mountain bike trail was funded by grants aimed at improving mountain bike experience by building a sustainable network of trails.

The trail begins at the summit of East Tiger Mountain. There, at 3,000 feet, riders can enjoy views of Mt. Rainier to the south. The trail then descends almost 500 feet in elevation through the

forest, offering a rugged and exciting mountain biking experience. The trail ends at the top of Preston Railroad Grade Trail. From there, riders continue down Preston Railroad Grade trail, then follow 2.7 miles of forest road to the Northwest Timber Trail (back to the trailhead). Future projects will create a trail from the Preston Railroad Grade Trail through the forest to the Northwest Timber Trail, which will extend the ride experience further.

Directions to the trailhead: park at the Tiger Summit Trailhead at the summit of Highway 18.

Bike four miles along forest roads to the summit of East Tiger Mountain to reach the trailhead. Signs will be posted.

The trail will close for the season on Oct. 15.

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King County is no different, successfully saving taxpayers approximately $28.4 million through bond refinancing over the past several weeks. The most recent refinancing involved the sale of $65.4 million in sewer revenue refunding bonds, which will save county taxpayers $7.5 mil-

lion for 2012, and an estimated $10.8 million over the remaining 21 years of that particular bond.

“Saving $28 million of public money is welcome news during these tough economic times,” said Councilmember Larry Phillips, who is a member of the council’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee.

The refinancing spree began on July 16, when the county saved $14.9 million with the sale of Unlimited Tax General Obligation bonds that were originally issued in 2004 for the expansion and seismic retrofitting of the Harborview

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This refinancing was also able to reduce the interest rate on the remaining principle from just under 5 percent to 1.67 percent.

According to the county, “the resulting savings represent 14 percent of the remaining principal.” It also directly reduces property taxes owed on the voterapproved measure.

On July 30, the council was able to refinance its Limited Tax General Obligation bonds that were issued to seismically retrofit the King County Courthouse. The bonds were refinanced to an interest rate of 1.9 percent, which will save the county $6 million over the remaining life of those bonds.

All of this was able to happen because of King County’s continued strong ratings from the bond ratings agencies Moody’s, Standard & Poor, and Fitch.

The county credits its strong ratings from those agencies to its “strong management of finances during the economic downturn.”

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Online poll: Do you think a new high school would be the right option for MISD? • 80.3% said no.

• 19.7% said yes.

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he potential of yet another multistory residential and mixed-use building in the Town Center brings us up short. There is more? When we consider how much the neighborhood has changed over the last five or six years, it is hard to believe several hundred more apartments will be added in just a few years’ time.

In the case of the latest proposal, ‘Legacy Mercer Island,’ to be built on the lot where the Islander restaurant and True Value Hardware reside, we are struck by the sameness between it and the other buildings that have sprung up here since 2005. All of them, it seems, are much higher than we thought they would be. All are apartments and little else. They are a bit intimidating and rather inaccessible.

The Planning and Design Commissions’ role in reviewing these developments are clear. They enforce the rules and champion the values of city residents.

In the instance of the new Legacy project, the developers must choose between setting aside several units for affordable housing (meaning rents are set at levels where city and school employees could afford to live here rather than commute) or making due with just a four-story building instead of five.

As more people come, there should be new places to shop and gather. They have been slow to come. Services that are close by will encourage people to walk rather than drive. But there will still be a need for parking.

The effort underway by the City Council to reevaluate the building codes for the Town Center should help encourage new businesses to come. But all the players must do their part. Local businesses must come together to discuss parking issues, and building owners must consider if the rents they are charging discourage new tenants. The city must not deny building owners their rights to use their properties as they see fit.

As Islanders, we are torn between keeping the Island knowable and small, versus adding new energy to our Town Center. Our view is that thoughtful development in the Town Center can be a positive change for all involved.

‘To fill empty storefronts in the Town Center, everyone has to work together.’

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To the editor The ‘cost’ of a simple lemonade stand Throughout Seafair at the corner of West Mercer Way and the eastbound off-ramp of I-90, a group of teenage kids had a concession stand. It was a booming business.

They sold cases of water, popsicles, lemonade and more. The stand was staged on the corner, but behind the scenes, they had their inventory stashed up on the vacant lot behind the Verizon Wireless building. The lot is owned by the Department of Transportation and part of it is leased to Verizon. They came and went, hauling in truckloads of stuff and parking on the vacant lot that would look into it. They also told was otherwise closed for public me that no permit was issued or parking. The Mercer Island police required. A Mercer Island official and traffic control had a huge presreturned my call to tell me that they ence on the same could do nothing about corner. it. In fact I was told that All during Seafair, it was often not about the kids spread trash justice on Mercer Island Send your letters to: across the property. and that the taxpayers editor@mi-reporter.com.

At one point I had would probably end up Keep it brief, courteous, a brief discussion paying to have it cleaned and sign your name. with one of the boys up, as the land belongs about not leaving to the Department of a mess when they Transportation. were done. I was assured that they Workers came and cleaned up the would not. Shame on me for assummess. The kids who made all of the ing that they would be responsible, profits were never held responsible. and shame on me for assuming that Chances are, they didn’t pay taxes the city would not allow such a large on the income from their stand. So operation to exist without a permit that leaves the rest of us who do pay or a business license. taxes to bear that burden. Somehow, When Seafair was over, the mess it doesn’t seem quite right. Next year was left behind — including sevwill be different. eral folding tables, an overflowing Ted Misselwitz trash bin and a large pile of garbage blowing in the wind. I attempted to contact those responsible. I was not successful. I called the City of Mercer Island and talked to code I read with interest your July 25, enforcement, who told me that they 2012, article about the new $5 mil-

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Fire station cost seems high, a boon for builder

lion South end 8,200-square-foot firehouse. That cost works out to $610 per square foot. This is an incredibly high cost, especially considering all utilities are already on site.

There should be numerous bidders very anxious to get this job!

Stan Ruble Retired real estate developer

To the Design Commission re: new development I urge you to reconsider the design of our downtown and especially the Legacy Mercer Island.

The 215 units proposed are way too many units for this property. The fifth story should be denied.

The present downtown has dramatically increased our school enrollment and decreased retail and services to Mercer Island residents.

In addition, the high density has clogged streets and created parking problems. Further, multifamily

How do you feel about the developments in the Town Center?

“I like it.”

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Consulting city planner Mercer Island

“I think we’re making a little Manhattan.”

Suzanne Zahniser Lawyer Mercer Island

Vote in the latest poll online at www.mi-reporter.com

“I think we’re overbuilding.”

Hardin Turney Retired Mercer Island

“It takes away from what I knew the Island to be.”

Chris Tingelstad Education Eastgate

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“I don’t think they’ve planned far enough ahead.”

Ted Misselwitz Retired Mercer Island

As construction on the Mercer 2 and Aviara projects continues, and with plans underway for the new Legacy development, the Town Center will have upwards of 350 new housing units in the next several years.

We want to know what you think.

Do you think the Town Center is the best place for housing?

Vote now online at www.mi-reporter.com and look for the results in next week’s paper.

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Police Aug. 19 Eluding police: A police

officer attempted to stop a vehicle in the 9600 block of I-90, but the driver refused to pull over for several miles.

The driver, a 37-year-old woman, eventually complied and was cited for failing to obey the officer.

Aug. 23 Bike theft: A 12-year-old boy’s

unsecured bike and helmet were stolen at Islander

Middle School in the 8200 block of S.E. 72nd Street sometime after Aug. 20. The bike was worth $349. The boy’s mother reported the theft.

Accident: An unknown vehicle struck a Honda Civic on or before Aug. 23, possibly in the 6100 block of 94th Avenue S.E. The Honda sustained damage on its left rear bumper and quarter panel.

Aug. 25 DUI arrests: Police arrested

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a 47-year-old North Bend man at 10:13 p.m. in the 8400 block of eastbound I-90 for driving while drunk. The officer initiated a “high-risk” traffic stop, according to the case report. The driver’s vehicle, a Porsche, was impounded on a 12-hour hold.

A MIPD officer assisted in a traffic stop in Bellevue and arrested a 36-year-old man at 12:37 a.m. The driver contacted his attorney before refusing the blood alcohol content test, and was transported to the MIPD for processing. His vehicle was impounded.

Assault: A 23-year-old man assaulted a 21-year-old woman during a house party at 1 a.m. in the 3700 block

Aug. 26 Malicious mischief: Someone shattered a 3-by-5-foot window with a rock or other projectile sometime overnight in the 6800 block of West Mercer Way. The total loss was $500.

Lost keys: A 43-year-old woman reported losing her keys after leaving them on a bench near the flagpole in Luther Burbank Park at 12 p.m.

Aug. 27

December 19, 1918 – June 22, 2012

Edward M. Clark, a native of Seattle, Navy veteran, and long time Boeing employee, died on June 22, 2012 in Roseville, CA, his home for the the past 15 years. He was a long time resident of Mercer Island.

Edward had one brother, Kenneth who preceded him in death by several years. Edward leaves behind, a wife, Edris; son, James; daughter-in-law, Jeannie and a granddaughter, Sarah. Edward and his wife moved to Roseville California in 1997.

MEETING NOTICE Mercer Island School District Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at 4160 86th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, in the Board Room. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 pm.

Regular School Board Meeting Thursday September 13, 2012 6:15 p.m. Call to Order Regular meeting of the Board 6:16 p.m. Recess to an executive session with legal counsel present to discuss litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(i) 7:00 p.m. Reconvene Regular Meeting of the Board WORK AND DELIBERATION Partial Governance Process Monitoring • Board Policy 1800 – OE-11: Facilities and Capital Assets • Ends Monitoring Board Policy 2020 – Fundamental 2: “Developing self-awareness, emotional/social intelligence, responsible decision-making and citizenship” • Board Policy 1800 – OE-9: Communication & Support to the Board ° HSPE/MSP/EOC Results ° 2012 Asset Survey Governance Process Monitoring* • Board Policy 1008: Annual Board Planning Agenda *Action may take place Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas

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of East Mercer Way. The suspect threw the victim to the ground multiple times.

The victim was injured with a possible fracture in her arm.

Two witnesses were present.

woman confronted a male burglar inside her home in the 6100 block of 93rd Avenue S.E. at 10:48 a.m. The resident found the suspect in her basement after hearing noises coming from the dogdoor area downstairs. The woman yelled at him, and he fled through the basement door. No items were stolen. A

canine track and search were negative.

Liquor theft: Bottles of various brands of liquor were stolen from Albertsons at 2755 77th Ave. S.E. between 11:30 and 11:50 a.m. Empty liquor boxes and a surveillance video were taken into evidence. Fingerprints were lifted.

Aug. 28 Car prowl: A GPS unit was

stolen out of a Toyota Highlander after a window was smashed in the 4000 block of West Mercer Way, sometime overnight. The total loss was $750.

Jail sentence: The Mercer Island Municipal Court sentenced a 22-year-old man to 180 days in jail for a probation violation. He was booked into the Issaquah City Jail.

Backpack found: Parks employees found a backpack with various items, clothing and a marijuana grinder in the park in the 8300 block of S.E. 78th Street at 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 29 Jewelry theft: A 52-year-old

woman reported the theft

Edward C. Minas III

Edward C. Minas III of Mercer Island, WA passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Friday, August 24, 2012.

Edward was born on August 19, 1929 in Hammond, IN to Edward Clarence Minas, Jr. and Adelaide Hill Minas. He graduated from Hammond High School in Hammond, IN. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Wabash College where he majored in Social Sciences. He continued his education at Indiana University where he earned his Master’s in Business Administration.

Edward married Marilyn Hinesley in 1951, and they raised their three sons in Northwest Indiana. Edward worked at the family department store, The Edward C. Minas Company in downtown Hammond, for over 36 years before moving to the Seattle area.

He retired from US West, but continued to be active in many endeavors, from working as the Trip Planning Director for The Elder Hostel of Seattle, volunteering at the Mercer Island and Bellevue Senior Center and serving on his condominium association board. He was a hard working entrepreneur and even put his outgoing, gregarious nature to work greeting customers at Applebee’s in Factoria, Bellevue, WA. Spearheading the campaign to bring the YMCA to Hammond, IN Edward was honored with the “Jaycees Outstanding Man of the Year” Award.

Edward regularly attended the Mercer Island United Methodist Church, and remained busy with various hobbies and interests including writing the history of the Edward C. Minas Company and fishing.

Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Marilyn Minas, their three sons: Edward C. (Sarah) Minas, IV of East Lansing, MI, Randall K. (Nancy) Minas of Culver, IN and David C. Minas of Issaquah, WA. Along with seven grandchildren: Melissa Braswell, Dawn Brockey, Randy Minas, Jr., Laurel Minas, Joel Minas, Aaron Minas, Nichole Minas and his sister Eleanor Minas Peglow of Munster, IN. By his request, a private family gathering was held at Flintoft’s Funeral Home on Monday, August 27. Memorials may be made to the Mercer Island United Methodist Church 7070 SE 24th Street Mercer Island WA 98040 or the Hammond Indiana Historical Society 564 State Street Hammond IN 46320. Friends are invited to share memories of our father, sign the guestbook, and view photos at www.flintofts.com.

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Honda flips onto side after falling object distracts driver A collision caused a Honda SUV to flip onto its passenger side in the 3900 block of Island Crest Way on Aug. 31 when the driver, 24, was distracted by a lamp falling over inside his vehicle and tried to pick it up. He turned from S.E. 40th Street onto Island Crest Way, crossed the yellow line and struck a vehicle stopped in the left-hand turn lane.

The force of the collision pushed the second vehicle backward into a third car.

The driver was cited for inattention. He had a lamp in his vehicle because he was helping a friend to move. No injuries were reported. of several expensive pieces of jewelry from her home in the 3900 block of 90th

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Claude Emerson Layman

Claude Emerson Layman, a resident of Mercer Island for 40 years, slipped peacefully away on August 29, 2012. He was 92 years “young”.

Claude was born the oldest child to William and Anne Layman in New Castle, VA., a small farming community in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He lived there and later in Roanoke, VA until the war broke out in 1942. After serving on the European front and specifically the Battle of the Bulge, he returned home and attended North Carolina State University majoring in textiles and graduating with honors in 1954.

He went to work for Celanese Corporation and upon transfer to San Francisco in 1962, met and married Gail Laurence. His job took them to Seattle and later to New York. In 1972, they bought a small manufacturing company in Seattle called Jencel-lite Corporation. The company grew from ten employees to one hundred and forty-two before he sold it and retired in 1994. A born salesman, Claude never met a stranger. He loved meeting people and traveling the world. He landed on all seven continents and thoroughly enjoyed his life and his retirement. A fun companion, Claude will be remembered for his keen sense of humor, his warm and welcoming manner and his love for his family. He always looked for the best in people, and more often than not, he found it.

Claude was a member of the Nile Shriners, Sigma Chi Fraternity and Mercer Island Rotary. He was a dedicated member of the Congregational Church on Mercer Island, serving in many capacities over the years.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gail, his sister, Louise Tuck of TN, two daughters, Deborah Langlo of VA and Sharon Brazil of WY, as well as four grandchildren, Abby, Lily, Brandon and Mia Brazil and several nieces and nephews.

A kind and generous man, Claude helped many people during his lifetime and in lieu of flowers, please pass this generosity on to your favorite charity or church.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 22nd, 2:00 pm at the Congregational Church on Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA. 673953

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Police | FROM 6 Avenue S.E. A suspect has been identified as a 46-year-old Mercer Island resident. Among the stolen items were a Swiss watch necklace, sapphire ring, diamond ring, one sapphire earring, and a platinum crucifix and chain. The total loss was between $6,000 and $10,000. The suspect had been a guest in the victim’s home — staying intermittently since May, over the summer. The suspect’s son and boyfriend had also visited the residence.

Theft: Someone made an unauthorized $405 purchase with a Mercer Island resident’s debit card. A 22-year-old female suspect has been identified.

Aug. 30 Arrest: Police took a

32-year-old man into cus-

Theft of Cigarettes:

tody for a misdemeanor warrant at 5:30 p.m. after he was released from the Kent City Jail. He was then booked into the Issaquah City Jail.

Aug. 31 Accident: A Subaru passed

a vehicle at a stop sign in the intersection of S.E. 30th Street and 80th Avenue S.E. Both then proceeded to make a right-hand turn, and the Subaru struck the Toyota Camry at 4:30 p.m.

The driver of the Subaru said that she passed the Camry because she thought it was parked on the side of the road. There were no injuries.

Bike theft: A woman reported that her son’s new mountain bike was stolen from their driveway sometime after Aug. 29 in the

6900 block of 93rd Avenue S.E.

Sept. 1 Mercedes Keyed: While parked at the Mercer Island Country Club, a 28-year-old man’s Mercedes-Benz was scratched from the driver’s side door, around the back of the vehicle, to the passenger door on the other side, in the 8700 block of S.E. 71st Street. The damage happened sometime between 6 and 6:45 p.m.

DUI: Police stopped a vehicle that ran a stop sign and arrested the driver, a 58-year-old Seattle man, at 12:44 a.m. in the 7500 block of westbound I-90. The driver admitted he had been drinking. He failed standard field sobriety tests.

Sept. 2

Doubts about Island Crest Way changes I have serious doubts as to how it will help traffic by changing Island Crest from four lanes down to

Sept. 3 Arson: Someone set a portable toilet on fire in the Park on the Lid between 12:45 and 1:10 a.m. in the 2200 block of West Mercer Way. The wooden structure around the toilet and nearby bushes were burned, and the toilet was destroyed.

Threats: A North end resident reported receiving two phone calls with threats, from a blocked number, after Aug. 30.

Sept. 4 Accident: Two vehicles col-

lided in the intersection of S.E. 43rd Street and 91st Avenue S.E. The 57-year-old driver of a Hyundai sedan was cited for failing to yield, and her vehicle left skid marks. It was towed. No injuries were reported.

Kayak Theft: A 9-foot kayak was stolen from the Cedar Grove community beach, in the 4400 block of East Mercer Way, sometime after mid-August.

Burglary: A home in the 4400 block of East Mercer Way was forcibly entered through a patio window sometime between 9 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. The residents were not home. Jewelry and electronics were stolen, including a Wii gaming console, Rockband adaptor, XBox 360 gaming console and 50-inch Panasonic HDTV, plus $5 in cash. The burglar(s) exited through the front door.

Arrest: Police took a 26-year-old man into cus-

tody at 7:30 p.m. on an outstanding Mercer Island Municipal Court warrant of $2,500. He was booked into the Issaquah Jail.

Sept. 5 Arrest: Police contacted a 23-year-old Mercer Island man seen skateboarding in the street. He was wanted for arrest on a $2,500 misdemeanor warrant.

Police arrested the suspect at 12:27 a.m. in the 4300 block of Island Crest Way and booked him into the Issaquah Jail.

Service announcement Vincent J. Wormser, born April 11, 1919, died Sept. 6, 2012. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Mercer Island Covenant Church, located at 3200 78th Avenue S.E.

PUBLIC NOTICES

letters | FROM 5 projects will worsen the problems.

The current apartments house a large number of school-age children, putting pressure on our schools. The voters of Mercer Island are reluctant to approve new school bonds.

The retail areas in the new apartment and condo projects have been failures. Look at the empty space. There is no front parking in the Aviara or Mercer Legacy, so these retail spaces will also fail.

We have lost Cellar 46 and now the Islander Restaurant. We need restaurants for a vibrant downtown.

No exceptions should be allowed for this project. The units should be kept to a minimum.

Please work with the developers to redesign this project.

Mitchell Godfred

Someone stole two cartons of cigarettes, worth $145, from Walgreens at 7707 S.E. 27th Street at 10:51 a.m.

One witness was present and gave statements to police. Police obtained photos and a surveillance video of the theft.

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two lanes with a turn lane in the middle. What is apparent, however, is that paving Island Crest during work days completely disrupts all traffic and adds an hour to the commute from the South end.

Why didn’t the city consider doing the paving at night or on the weekends like the state does on all its highway projects?

Ralph Brindley

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There has been much loss and sadness for families on the Island in the many past months, and this sweet story helped remind us that good things happen, too. The losses are huge and we must remember life holds many wins, too. So we will try to focus on the positive while coping with the difficult.

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CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council’s Regular Meeting of Monday, September 17, 2012 has been rescheduled to Monday, September 24, 2012 due to Rosh Hashanah.

The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Tami McNeal Deputy City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on September 12, 2012 and September 19, 2012.#674957 CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 12-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, INCORPORATING CERTAIN BUDGET REVISIONS TO THE 2011-2012 BIENNIAL BUDGET, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 10-15, 11-06, 11-07, 11-12, 11-15 AND 12-02.

On September 4, 2012 the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 12-03 amending the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget (as adopted in Ordinance No. 10-15 and amended by Ordinance Nos. 11-06, 11-07, 11-12, 11-15, and 12-02) authorizing budget adjustments that have been approved by the City Council in 2012 at either a regular or special meeting but have not been formally adopted via ordinance incorporating increases in revenues and expenditures in the following funds: Street, Capital Improvement, Equipment Rental, General, 1% for the Arts, Youth & Family Services, and Computer Equipment.

Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795.

Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on September 12, 2012. #674973.

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CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON Island Crest Park Synthetic Turf Infield Conversion Date of Bid Opening: Monday, September 24, 2012 Time: 9:00 am Sealed bids for the Island Crest Park Synthetic Turf Infield Conversion will be received by the City of Mercer Island at the DSG Permit Counter, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington 98040 until 9:00 A.M. local time on Monday, September 24, 2012, at which time proposals will be opened, publicly read, and tabulated for submission to the City Council at a future meeting. Bid received later than 9:00 A.M., September 24th will not be considered.

NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Island Crest Park (project site), Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, Washington. The City reserves the right to cancel this meeting at anytime.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Work includes furnishing all labor, equipment and materials necessary for converting a sand/clay baseball infield to synthetic turf at Island Crest Park, 5701 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Work Tasks must be performed within the specified time windows.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Contract(s) shall only be awarded to a Bidder that demonstrates to the City’s satisfaction that the Bidder is qualified to perform the Work and is, therefore a responsible bidder. To be determined responsible, the Bidder must satisfy the bidder responsibility criteria provided in the Bidding Requirements section.

BID PROCESS OVERVIEW A single contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid, taking into account the bidder’s experience and qualifications. 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. The bidder agrees that, if awarded the contract, Final Completion of the entire project will be achieved within the construction and contract completion time set forth in the Bid Proposal form.

Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid Guaranty 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.

All bidding and all construction shall be carried out in compliance with the Plans and Specifications for this project.

Bids are to be submitted only on the forms provided in the Project Manual. Bids shall remain opened for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the opening of the Bid. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for opening of bids.

The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities and to award the contract to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid.

Plans, specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for this project are available only through the City of Mercer Island’s on-line plan room. Freeof-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 e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “SelfRegistered 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 Don Campbell, at 360.456.3813 or by email, at d2@rwdroll.com. Questions received up to 5:00 P.M. Thursday, September 20, 2012 will be answered via Addendum; questions received after that time/date will not be answered. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the City in response to such questions will be issued by addenda and posted to the City’s on-line plan room.

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.

The Landscape Architect’s Estimate of the Total Bid Amount, excluding Washington State Sales Tax per the project specifications, is in the range of $275,000 to $300,000.

Allison Spietz City Clerk, City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on September 12, 2012 and September 19, 2012.#674984

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Island real estate in August Smaller inventory, lower sales mark end of summer

By Reporter Staff

Thirty-one percent fewer homes sold in August than in the same month a year ago. And for the month, there were more than 15 percent fewer homes and condos on the market last month. Closed sales prices were down by 11 percent for single family homes over a year ago.

In August, 29 single family homes and three condos sold. The activity was the same as last year. The median price for single family homes was $825,000 for the month, down by more than 11 percent over $929,500 in August of last year.

The number of homes and condos listed for sale last month totaled 110; 11 less than a year ago.

Of those, 14 were condos, down from 26 offered for sale a year ago.

At the present time, there are 121 properties listed for sale on the Island. They range from a $132,000 500-square-foot studio condo to the $18,950,000

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13,636-square-foot, sevenbedroom, eight-bath mansion on Boulevard Place.

The second most expensive home on the Island is $9,995,000. Sixteen homes are priced at $5 million or more. Sixty-one are priced at $1 million or less. There were no single family homes offered at less than $500,000.

There are presently a

dozen condos for sale on the Island, priced from $132,000 for the studio condo, to $498,000 for a three-bedroom, two- and one-quarter bath townhouse.

The largely undeveloped 213,000-square-foot Stevenson Farm property on Island Crest Way sold for $5,850,000 on Aug. 31.

Join QFC’s Quest for the Cure QFC’s charity of the month for September is The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancers. These cancers include leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. When the LLS was founded in 1949 a diagnosis of blood cancer was almost always fatal. Since then, the LLS has occupied a significant role in supporting research that has helped double, triple and even quadruple survival rates for patients with blood cancer.

From the 1950s to present, doctors and scientists who have served as advisors to LLS have been involved in breakthrough discoveries and treatments such as chemotherapy, combination chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants, oncogenes, molecular understandings of normal and malignant blood cells and the use of new targeted drugs that selectively kill cancer cells.

The LLS’s mission is to help find cures for these blood cancers and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. It has 64 chapters in the U.S. and four in Canada. Since its founding, The Leuke-

mia & Lymphoma Society has provided more than $600 million for research on blood cancers and has also served as a nationwide informational clearinghouse for medical professionals, caregivers, and patients. In 2010 alone, the LLS invested $72 million to help fund 103 new research grants to researchers in academic institutions as it supported 347 research projects being conducted in the U.S., Canada and nine other nations. The LLS also provides financial assistance to patients, sponsors scientific conferences around the country, produces educational materials and videos and runs dozens of Family Support Groups nationwide. It does all of these things while receiving no federal funding.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society uses a variety of fundraisers in order to fund its missions. These include stair climbs, a celebrity waiters luncheon and auction, Light the Night walks, a LLS Man & Woman of the Year ten-week fund raising competition, and the Team in Training program.

Team in Training is a charity sports endurance training program that uses certi-

Big changes ahead for Metro riders Free ride zone in downtown Seattle will be eliminated

By Greg Allmain

Federal Way Mirror

King County Metro Transit is trying to get the word out early about a number of changes coming at the end of the month, attempting to educate local transit users through a number of online tools.

With routes being altered or eliminated outright, Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond said his agency wants to make sure riders are wellinformed before the changes hit.

“It’s homework time for riders, and we are putting tools online and on the street to help,” Desmond said. “These changes make the best use of limited tax dollars, increase connections between routes and reduce route duplication — and by doing so we meet the needs of more people.”

According to the county, dozens of routes will have different stops, travel different streets, or have changed schedules. In continuing efforts to be more

efficient and cost-effective, some low-use routes will be cut completely. A complete list of the changes can be found online at http:// metro.kingcounty.gov.

The agency plans to do a print campaign to inform the public about the upcoming changes, and will redesign its online trip planner a couple of weeks ahead of the actual change, so that riders can get a head start on travel plans.

Another big change coming to Metro Transit is the elimination of the ridefree zones in downtown Seattle. Instead, riders will pay upon entering the bus.

According to the county, this change needed to happen in order to raise revenues and preserve existing service, even though the ride-free zones had been operating in Seattle for nearly 40 years.

The county advises riders to expect delays in these areas, as people adjust to paying a fare. More details on the changes to the ridefree zones can be found here: http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/bus/ridefree-area/changes.html.

“We expect the transition will take some getting used to, and we ask for every-

one’s patience — especially the first week of October,” Desmond said.

The county advises riders who frequented the former ride-free zones to get an ORCA card to speed up boarding times. Area residents can look into getting an ORCA card at www. orcacard.com.

Two RapidRide lines, specifically servicing Seattle, will also be added as part of this service overhaul. One will go between downtown Seattle and West Seattle, while the other will travel between downtown Seattle and Ballard.

The success of RapidRide Line A is one of the reasons for the addition of the new routes. Line A, which travels between Federal Way and Tukwila, carries an estimated 8,300 riders daily, which is a 50 percent increase that meets the agency’s five-year ridership goal.

“Together, the service changes, pay-on entry system, and new RapidRide lines will make Metro’s transit service work better and serve more riders,” Desmond said.

The Federal Way Mirror is a sister paper of the Mercer Island Reporter.

To contribute, hand a donation card to your cashier.

You Can Be a Lifesaver Your donation will support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s blood cancer research and patient services.

Donate today.

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fied coaches to train people to compete in marathons, half-marathons, triathlons and 100-mile bicycling events. Participants pay a one-time registration fee and then set a fund-raising goal as they train to compete in one of more than 60 accredited events that are scheduled each year. They train and are coached several days a week leading up to the event. LLS uses at least 74 cents of every dollar raised for cancer programs, funding research and providing assistance to patients and their families fighting blood cancers. Team in Training was pioneered in 1988 by Bruce Cleland in Rye, New York, in honor of his daughter Georgia who was

a leukemia survivor. Since then, Team in Training has trained over 500,000 athletes and has raised over $1.2 billion to support blood cancer research and patient services.

During the month of September, if you would like to join QFC in supporting the work of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society you can donate at any check stand using the $1, $5, or $10 scan cards or by dropping your spare change in a checkstand coin box.

For comments or questions you can contact QFC Associate Communications Manager Ken Banks at ken.banks@qfci.com or phone 425-462-2205.

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Schools and Title IX: balancing To encourage business, Council athletic opportunities for all grapples with Town Center codes letic director Craig Olson in his report to the board.

“When they donate the funds to the school for their school sports program, those funds become public funds. All public funds spent in a public school must be allocated equitably. We currently do not have a system in place to track the amount of fundraising dollars spent or donated for the various sports, but one can easily speculate that the amount of funds raised by football, baseball and boys basketball far exceeds the amounts raised by all the girls booster clubs combined. We need to develop a system to track this or abolish individual booster clubs and create one booster club incorporating all the sports, a booster club which would have oversight over all fundraisers, revenue and donations.”

State health dept. calls for more immunizations for teens, adults

through on the second and third dose.

Selecky stressed the importance of making sure children are caught up on their vaccinations, and urged parents to take advantage of the times when their children are with a health care professional.

“Missing or delaying even one vaccine puts them at risk for catching and spreading disease,” Selecky said.

By Greg Allmain

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It looks like the empty storefronts in the Town Center will remain so a bit longer.

The City Council mulled changes to the existing ordinance that dictates what kind of businesses can or cannot lease space in the new buildings in the Town Center.

The building owners have been frustrated with the code, saying it keeps many potential tenants away. As the space remains empty, the owners lose money. The Council has agreed, saying that the vacant space was not what was intended by the code.

Earlier this year, the Council asked the Planning Commission to examine the sections of the Mercer Island City Code regarding the proportional use requirements of the ground floor of buildings within the Town Center.

As it now stands, the code requires 60 percent of the ground floor street level to be occupied by retail, restaurants and/or other personal services. Forty percent of the ground floor street level must be occupied by a hotel, motel, public facility or office within the Town Center.

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Planning Commissioner Jon Freeman said that the commission had a difficult time with the vote.

“Going into this, we tried to keep to the spirit of the ad hoc committee [brought together to make the rule based on the city’s comprehensive plan],” he said. “But there were concerns that we couldn’t get past.”

One of those was parking.

Commissioner Steve Marshall said that it was his opinion that rents are still a barrier to more businesses coming to the Island.

The City Council voted to direct city staff to prepare another set of amendments to the city code regarding the Town Center.

“The Council directive to staff is to come up with amendments that would provide flexibility to property owners to help them fill their empty spaces on the condition that the property owners provide more flexibility in allowing people to park in their lots,” Rich Conrad explained.

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If a business is allowed to move into the Town Center, it cannot represent a loss to the existing amount of ground floor retail and restaurant (that existed on the street) over the past three years.

When the ordinance was originally set, the goal was to limit the types of businesses in the Town Center neighborhood to those that would encourage foot traffic, serve the needs of new residents who live in the Town Center neighborhood and create ‘vibrant’ community, not only during the work day but on weekends and evenings.

Some, such as Councilman Mike Cero, are critical of any government effort to shape the business mix in the Town Center.

“Who are we to judge what is good or what is bad?” Cero said.

The city turned to the Planning Commission in hopes of investigating a way to revise the rule to encourage businesses but to also meet the city’s vision for the Town Center.

The Planning Commission sent back a recommendation to the Council to allow for a greater variety of uses within

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In Washington state, immunization rates among teenagers ages 13-17 are increasing in some areas, and staying static or dropping in others, according to data from the 2011 National Immunization Survey.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced the findings recently, saying that more focus needs to be put on immunizations for people of all ages in the state, especially in light of the recent whooping cough outbreak.

“The whooping cough epidemic reminds us that it’s vital for teens to get

immunized on time,” said Mary Selecky, state secretary of health. “Immunizing teens is as important as immunizing young children — it protects the teens and everyone around them, especially babies who are too young for vaccination.”

While some improvement has been seen in teen immunization rates in Washington, the data shows the state is still falling short of vaccination goals.

A booster shot of the whooping cough vaccine, tDap, is recommended for anyone over age 11, due to the fact that the vaccine’s effectiveness declines throughout the years.

In regards to HPV vaccination, Washington state is still among the highest in the nation, with 69 percent of all females getting the first vaccination in the three-shot series. However, just 40 percent follow

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“We need to improve ... the tracking of booster club funds.”

City wants to help fill empty storefronts in Town Center

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that year, there were 12 sports available for boys Over the last five years, to choose from, while girls the Mercer Island School had 13 sports.

Based on information District has been tracking the participation of boys received in the May 2011 and girls in Mercer Island high school interest surHigh School athletics for vey, several recommendations were given and Title IX purposes.

Title IX, a federal law, adopted at the high school. is to ensure that girls and The school added a second girls soccer boys have C-team, a equal athletic second girls opportunity in vol l e y b a l l grades K-12 C-team, and in higher a JV girls education. golf team The district’s and badstudent popuminton as a lation is 53.4 Craig Olson, girls spring percent boys MIHS Assoc. Principal and sport. as of May 2012 former athletic director “One and 46.6 perarea we cent girls. need to improve on is the During the 2011-2012 school year, there were 760 tracking of booster club boys and 662 girls at MIHS. funds. All booster clubs Of those overall numbers, should be established as 696 boys played a sport, 501(c)3 nonprofit organiwhile 541 girls did. During zations,” said former athBy Megan Managan

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Islanders fall to Coeur d’Alene

By Melodie Madison Special to the Reporter

On Saturday, Sept. 8, the Mercer Island football team took on defending Idaho 5A state champions, the Coeur d’Alene Vikings.

It was the first time in Islander football history that the team traveled out of state for a game.

Starting on defense, the Islanders immediately forced a turnover, giving the Islanders a first shot on offense well within Viking territory. The first quarter was filled with grind-it-out defense, entering the second with a score of 3-0 in favor of the Vikings.

During the second quarter, Coeur d’Alene scored two touchdowns, and the Islanders managed to get on the board with a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Brian Higgins to receiver Jack Counihan. Erik Pederson’s kick was good, and the score at the half was 17-7 in favor of the Vikings.

The third quarter brought some of the more interesting calls as downs seemed to disappear. CDA kicked another field goal, making it 20-7 with less than five minutes to go in the quarter.

In the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Islanders found rhythm, edging closer to the red zone. Higgins made a pass to senior Zach Bucklin for the second touchdown of the day. Peterson’s kick was good, after a penalty due to a mouthpiece being out, a rekick later, and the Islanders closed the gap to 20-14.

On the very next posses-

sion, CDA wasn’t getting anywhere, thanks in part to the Islander defense partially blocking the kick. A couple of plays later, including a six-yard run by Risley Lesko and a huge 30-yard catch by Bucklin, the Islanders were on the two-yard line. Higgins ran through and it was in, giving the Islanders the lead, 21-20, with eight minutes left to play.

As fast as they earned the top spot, the Vikings answered. Turnovers by the Islander offense, and a defense that was clearly exhausted, led quickly into a route with Coeur d’Alene ultimately winning 39-21.

During the game, Higgins

broke former quarterback Jeff Lindquist’s record of 31 completed passes in a game.

Higgins had 33 during the game against the Vikings.

Higgins threw for 289 yards during the game, rushing for 10 yards during the game.

Risley Lesko ran for 43 yards during the loss, while Peter Mahony had 28 yards. As a team, Coeur d’Alene passed for 372 yards and rushed for 81.

The Islanders will travel to Lake Washington on Friday evening for the first KingCo conference game of the season. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Lake Washington High School.

Megan Managan/Staff Photos

Sophomore Brian Hou returns a serve during the Islanders’ doubles home match against University Prep on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Below, Mercer Island senior Spencer Dillon reaches for a hit during his doubles match with partner Kyle Baska against University Prep.

MIHS tennis off to hot start

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Mercer Island sophomore Jack Counihan (22) scores the first touchdown for Mercer Island during the Islanders’ game at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Sept. 8.

After two matches last week, the Mercer Island High School boys tennis team is off to a strong start. The team is 2-0, beating University Prep last Wednesday, followed by a win over Interlake on Thursday.

The team beat Interlake, winning 5-2 over the Saints.

Against Interlake, in the singles competition, Interlake’s Connor Garnett beat Henry Smith 6-3, 7-5 and Luat Le beat Charlie Williams 6-2, 6-2. Mercer

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The Islander duo of Max Tilden and Spencer Dillon beat Nikhil Grover and Tu Pham 6-3, 6-1.

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Island’s Josh Hartmann beat Eddie Locke 6-0, 6-2 and Cameron Coe beat Kevin Liu 6-1, 6-2.

In doubles, Ben Elliott and Brian Hou beat Eric Radoi and Joe Motto 6-2, 6-1, while Kyle Baska and Zack Elliott beat Billy Hao

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EYE ON MI | Meeting montero

MI Force travels to Sweden for Gothia Cup tourney The MI Force girls U14 soccer team traveled to Sweden this summer for the 2012 Gothia Cup soccer tournament.

The tournament, held every year in Gothenburg, Sweden, features over 1,000 teams from 78 countries from ages 10 through 20.

The MI Force was one of 93 teams from 10 countries in the U14 category, playing against five other U.S. teams from Honolulu, Las Vegas, California and Long Island, N.Y. Throughout the trip, the girls got the chance not only to play soccer against top teams, but to meet new friends and travel around Sweden. The Force also had the honor of being one of three U.S. teams to walk in the opening ceremony parade in front of 58,000 people. Hanna Noren read the Gothia Pledge in English in front of the entire stadium, with five other players reading the pledge in their own language.

In group play, the team battled defensively to a 0-0 tie. In the second game, playing Centern IF from Sweden, the teams again held a strong

Contributed Photo

The Mercer Island Force soccer team traveled to the 2012 Gothia Cup tournament in Sweden this summer. defensive line, tying 0-0.

Force’sfinalgroupgamewas against IF Brommapojkarn, a well-known Sweden club.

The Force won 1-0 with the only goal scored in the last minutes of the second half

by Maile Moll, assisted by Nikole Pham.

Moving into the elimination round, the team first faced another Swedish team, winning 1-0 on a late goal by Sam Mills. In its second game of the day, the team battled IFK Orby, from Sweden, this time to a 0-0 tie and then to penalty kicks. Three from the Mercer Island team hit the mark, and moved the team into the quarterfinals the next day.

In their final game of the tournament, the Mercer Islanders played IFK

Uddervalla, losing 1-0 after the Swedish team scored in the final minute of the first half, ending the Force’s tournament.

The MI Force team includes: Nikole Pham, Maile Moll, Gabi Kasman, Lily Peet-Martel, Camryn Steiner, Kate Daugherty, Anneka Allard, Kelsey Scanlan, Sidney Montague, Nalani Ogawa, Anna Gallagher, Bella Johnson, Kayla Tsang, Samantha Mills and Hanna Noren.

Paul Noone, 9, and Peter Noone shakes the hand of Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, who signed autographs on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Mercer Island Walgreens.

Photo by Megan Managan.

Richards Run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29, in Bellevue. The 5k race helps raise money for Go4theGoal Foundation, aiming to end childhood cancers.

The race is for all ages, beginning and ending at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on 12th Street in Medina.

Individuals can register for $25 and families can reg-

Richards Run prepares for second year on Sept. 29 The

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ister for $55. Both include T-shirts.

After the race, visit with the Mariner Moose, enjoy the awards ceremony and check out the various booths and sponsors, along with live music and family activities.

Registration can be completed online at www.runsignup.com/richardsrunbellevue.

Go4theGoal is a nonprofit organization started in 2006

by Dr. Richard and Beth Stefanacci after their oldest child was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. The foundation helps children and families with financial assistance, fun hospital-based programs and granting wishes for kids.

Since 2007, the foundation

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Republic Services simplifies recycling with sorting facility Customers no longer have to sort items before pickup

The Material Recovery Facility was first built in 1988. Since that time, Republic has made extensive investments to add machinery that makes it

By Nat Levy easier and faster to sort the nlevy@bellevuereporter.com stream of materials that Recycling is a lot easier enter the facility every day.

A 2008 investment of more than it used to be.

The painstaking process than $5 million added of separating out every more sorting machines, piece of material into three which led to simpler recyor four bins that have to be cling for customers.

The human element lugged to the curb every week has been largely still plays a big role in the effectiveness of the facileliminated in this area.

Republic Services’ ity, Republic Services Material Recovery Facility Marketing Manager John in Seattle’s SoDo area Caputo said. The facilplays a big part in this ity runs 24 hours a day, in enhanced convenience. three shifts, and a total of The 50,000-square-foot site 160 employees work the area durtakes in more ing a typthan 200,000 ical day. tons of recyThey clable materiare essenals annually t i a l ly and sorts them responout, category sible for by category, to quality be sent off for control. reuse.

They are “There are stationed more materials that can Jeff Borgida, n e a r be thrown in Republic Services general pieces of that single manager m a ch i n ery, and at can because extremewe’ve made the investment in the equip- ly high speeds remove and ment and the people to toss materials — such as effectively sort it and send textiles — that can be damit back to market,” said Jeff aging to the equipment.

The machinery works as Borgida, general manager an intricate and interconat Republic Services.

The company, for- nected system. Materials merly known as Waste come in, and a variety of Management, collects screening methods will filter out some of the smaller trash in Bellevue and sur- o� � laces Worshi� pieces — cans and glass rounding communities.

“The Pacific Northwest gets it.

It’s been just a bit further along in the program and how to go about recycling.”

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Workers move at high speed to remove materials such as textiles, which could harm the equipment at the Material Recovery Facility. Below, material enters the Material Recovery Facility as a pile of unsorted matter.

Learn more To learn more about the program and Republic Services, visit the company’s website at www. republicservices.com.

— from things like paper and cardboard. Each piece goes through parts of the system to separate bailers that compact materials to be delivered for repurposing back into such items as corrugated boxes and recycled beverage containers.

While not the biggest of Republic Services MRFs — that honor goes to the San Jose facility, which opened last month — the Seattle facility is the most prolific.

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further along in the program and how to go about recycling,” Borgida said.

No major investments in the facility are planned in the short-term, officials said. But the company does want to create a customer-

friendly awareness center that will allow people to see exactly how the facility works.

Nat Levy is a reporter for the Bellevue Reporter newspaper, a sister paper of the Mercer Island Reporter.

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Busy weekend with two big events on Mercer Island

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Former Olympic simmer Margaret Hoelzer cheers on the kids during the Kids Splash event at Swim Across America on Sept. 8. Hoelzer swam in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.

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The Marcou family cheers on mom, Jennifer, during the Escape From the Rock triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 9. Far left, a cyclist rounds a corner of the Escape From the Rock triathlon.

Left, friends and family watch at the end of the Swim Across America event.

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It was a busy sports weekend for Mercer Island athletes as the Island played host to the 2012 Escape From the Rock Triathlon on Sunday and the annual Swim Across America lake swim on Saturday.

Saturday’s event began at the Mercerwood Shore Club with swimmers heading north to the beach at Luther Burbank Park where they had the chance to hang out with local Olympians.

On Sunday, the Escape From the Rock Triathlon was once again held at Luther Burbank.

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Thursday | 13

Friday | 14

Cub Scout Information Night:

MIPC Russian Chamber Music:

7 p.m., Sept. 13, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Cub Scouts provides opportunities for first- through fifth-grade boys to learn new skills, help out the community and have fun. Opportunity for parents to have quality one-on-one time participating with sons in various activities.

Pacific Northwest Audio Society: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sept.

13, Congregational Church of Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way. Guest speaker: Joel Durand, professor of composition and associate director of UW School of Music. Guests are welcome.

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7:30 p.m., Sept. 14, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. The Russian Chamber Music Foundation begins its second year and presents the Seattle Violin Virtuosi, directed by Michael Miropolsky, joined by pianist Deborah Dewey and artistic director Natalya Ageyeva. For information, contact nageyeva@russianchambermusic.org.

Saturday | 15 Family and Friends Benefit Gala: 4-6 p.m., Sept. 15,

Covenant Shores, 9150 Fortuna Drive. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts served at Fortuna Lodge dining room at 4 p.m. Pat Wright and Total Experience Gospel Choir will perform. Cost: $35. Reservation deadline: Sept. 7. The community is welcome. Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Care Fund.

Contact: Penny Zelinsky, (206) 268-3012.

MIHS Class of 1982 30-Year Reunion: 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15,

Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Contact: Carrie York Williams, yorkdds@comcast.net. To register, go to www.reunionswithclass.com.

Sunday | 16 Mercer Island Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept.

16, along S.E. 32nd Street at

Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com Mercerdale Park. Sample and taste apples and pears. Music: Down the Road (Bluegrass).

Children’s Table activity: apple prints. www.mifarmersmarket.org.

Girl Scout Recruitment Information Session: 3-5

p.m., Sept. 16, Mercer Island Library, Large Meeting Room, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. The event will describe the Girl Scout program and how to get involved; includes hands-on activities. For girls and their families. Contact: elizabeth_ crossnichol@yahoo.com. www.girlscoutsww.org.

Helping Link’s 19th Anniversary Gala: Song of

Many Voices, 5:30-9 p.m., Sept. 16, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street.

Purchase tickets at http:// helpinglink-gala.eventbrite. com or (206) 781-4246.

Monday | 17 Mercer Island Historical Society Meeting: 1 p.m., Sept.

17, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Speaker: Dr. Chuck Wischman, M.D. Topic: “Health Care Reform: History, Development and What It Means To You.” www.mihistory.org.

Tuesday | 18 Mercer Island Rotary Club Meeting: 12-1:30 p.m., Mercer

Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street.

Guest speaker: Susan Adler,

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Thursday | 20 Mercer Island Radio Operators Meeting: 7 p.m.,

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Events | Upcoming First Aid and Adult CPR w/ AED Class: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 30,

Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Cost: $35 (check or cash). Parking is available behind fire station.

Contact: Jolene Judd, (206) 275-7607.

Events | Ongoing Mercer Island Farmers

ing of special books for auction.

4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org Sing With Our Grandkids For Adults Only: 7 p.m.,

Friends of the Mercer Island Library Fall Book Sale: Sept. 27-30.

Saturday Matinee Film Series - Occupied With Wall Street: “Wall Street,” 1

p.m., Sept. 15. “Barbarians at the Gate”: 1 p.m., Sept.

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Library staff is available to get you started with KCLS eBooks.

Monday - Friday after 2PM

Guinness World Record holder, will perform a 60-minute routine of juggling artistry.

Performances Sept. 21-23; see www.youththeatre.org for times. Best for ages 3 and up.

Cost: $13 (adults), $10 (youth/ seniors).

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Drop In to Learn about eBooks: 1 p.m., Sept. 24.

Teen Special

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NW Assn. of Biomedical Research executive director.

Topic: Ethics in medical trials and testing. The public is welcome.

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Remember your favorite songs and learn fun and creative ways to share them with your grandchildren in this monthly gathering.

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‘Orbits and Pieces,’ a space art sculpture, has recently been installed at the Community and Event Center. The pieces are fuel tanks and fuel lines from an Apollo lunar module.

Friends of the Mercer Island Library Silent Auction Book Sale: ongo-

ing through Sept. 25. Stop by and view a select offer-

Market: Volunteers are needed for set up, take down and during the market, Sundays, through Sept. 30. Set up: 8-10 a.m. Take down: 3-5 p.m.

During the market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: nannettebas@ gmail.com.

Master Gardener Free Clinics:

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays, ongoing through Oct. 14, Mercer Island Farmers Market, Mercerdale Park.

Bring your gardening questions. Plant disease diagnosis available. www.mgfkc.org.

Senior Golf Program:

Mondays, ongoing through Oct. 29, with Mercer Island Parks & Recreation. Nine and 18 hole options. Register: (206) 275-7609, www.miparksandrecreation.com.

25. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Wonderful Ones Story Times: 10 a.m.,

Wednesdays, Sept. 19, 26. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Thursday, Sept. 27, is open to Friends members only.

Get great bargains on books.

Terrific Twos and Threes Story Times: 11 a.m.,

Children & Families Fall Nature Garden Discoveries: 2:30 p.m.,

Teens

Sept. 12. Ages 6 to 10. Join Sarah Heller from Washington Park Arboretum. Enjoy stories, a scavenger hunt and other hands-on activities to help you discover some of the secrets of native plants and how the Native Americans used them.

Make a pine cone critter out of natural materials.

Please register.

Baby and Me Story Times: 10 a.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 18, 25. Ages 3 to 12 months with caregiver.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 18,

Wednesdays, Sept. 19, 26.

Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Teen Zone: Study and Games, 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 12-26; 2 p.m., Mondays, through Sept. 24. Hang out, do homework, play board games or just chat.

Study Zone: 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, ongoing through Sept. 25. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Online Teen Readers: Join local teens reading and talking about books on their own schedule online.

Facebook: KCLS Online Teen Readers, blogs.kcls. org/onlineteenreaders.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | Page 17

Deciding to apply early Understanding the different ways to make a college decision in the fall

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Greg Asimakoupoulos and his wife, Wendy, took part in a ceremony on Sept. 2 on board the USS Missouri, in Pearl Harbor, commemorating the end of World War II.

A day to remember

the Marine Corps detachment aboard the Mighty Mo. The curator informed me that the exhibit would be unveiled on Sept. 2 this year, following the annual rememFor my father, Sept. 2 brance ceremony aboard ship held historic significance. to which we were invited.

On that day in 1945, his You can imagine my joy!

19-year-old eyes witnessed On the morning of Sept. the official end of World 2, ominous clouds over Pearl War II. Standing Harbor gave way 20 feet behind to a rainbow On Religion Gen. Douglas framing what MacArthur, Dad would be a day was the Marine to remember. honor guard at The changthe ceremony ing weather was marking Japan’s most appropriofficial withate. The peacedrawal from ful end to the hostilities against Pastor Greg war was being Allied Forces. recalled in the To the day of very place it had his death four years ago, my begun seven decades earlier father reflected with gratibeneath the dark skies of tude on the unique privilege invading bombers. he had to be part of history.

Following the ceremony, Several months ago, I my wife and I were escorted received an email from the to the exact spot on the ship’s curator of the USS Missouri deck where the eyes of my ship museum, informing me father (and that of the world) that my father would be a were focused that day 67 representative of the seagoing years before.

Marines in a special display.

History, family pride and The exhibit would celebrate providence intersected before the unique contribution of me. It was holy ground.

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Even the assigned reading from my One Year Bible for that day anticipated the sacredness of the moment.

It included excerpts from Ecclesiastes 3 — “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven … a time for war and a time for peace.” And Psalm 46 — “He causes wars to end throughout the earth…”

Then Wendy and I were escorted to the glass-encased collection of my father’s memorabilia. In addition to an array of photographs, the artifacts include his Marine cap, a metal-covered New Testament and his Selective Service card.

The display also features a letter my dad wrote to his parents after an unexpected reunion with his Marine brother on Guam and a letter written from the chaplain to his parents attesting to the fact that he had attended chaplain services.

Viewing my dad’s display on the USS Missouri was indeed a “day to remember.”

Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos is a regular contributor to the Reporter.

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Roosevelt – Agueda Dudley-Berios (Emily Thiel) 15:00.

Thursday, Sept. 6 Mercer Island 1, Newport 0 Mercer Island – Marissa Hammerstrom (Piper Casey) 77:00, Corey Goelz shutout.

Tickets on sale for NCAA lacrosse showcase MIHS Little Cheer Tickets are now on clinic next week sale for the NCAA men’s

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Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Maplewood Golf Course (par 36) Team scores – Mount Si 208, Mercer Island 212, Liberty 226.

Individual results – 1. Tanner Simpson (Mt. Si) 39; 2. Marcus Deitchman, Zach Evens, Will Medlock (MI) 40, 5. Jake Archambau (Mt. Si) 41.

Volleyball Wednesday, Sept. 5 Mercer Island def. Skyline 4-1 (2624, 23-25, 25-22, 25-22) Mercer Island –Kris Brackmann 12 blocks, Sara Lindquist 15 kills, Lottie MacAulay 6 blocks, 3 assists, Carly Wilson

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To learn more about the game or to purchase tickets, visit seatownclassic.org.

MIHS senior Matt Wopitka finished fifth at the KingCo jamboree last Thursday.

The Islanders will host Sammamish on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Luther Burbank.

37 assists, Lorial Yeadon 6 kills, 10 digs, Jemma Yeadon 11 kills.

Thursday, Sept. 6 Mercer Island def. LW 3-0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-13) Mercer Island –Brooke Behrbaum 11 blocks, Kris Brackmann 7 blocks, Carly Wilson 28 assists, Lorial Yeadon 13 digs, 6 aces, Jemma Yeadon 10 kills.

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New On Market $549,000 Close to Mercerdale Park & downtown from this meticulously cared for comfor table home, dressed in neutral tone w/vegetable garden.

Near by bus stop.3 BRs+family room. #393893 Linda Tsang 206-230-5505

Street to Water $2,200,000 T h e r e ’s n o p l a c e l i ke h o m e. . . a n d n o b e t t e r place to build your dream home than on this 29,000+sf lot. 92’ of wft, sandy beach, stone patio at the waters edge. #399584 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage Vacant Land

Building Site $449,000 Partial lk view lot, small subdivision 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Backs t o c o n s e r va n c y Tra c t .

Road, utilities in along paved access. Cleared for viewing! #83516 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

King County Real Estate

King County Real Estate

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Gracious Home $1,498,000 Westside home w/day moorage & view! Lovely 4BR/4BA home lg living & dining rms, vaulted kit, fam rm, den, bonus rm + rec r m. Patio, circular drive, level lot. #344864 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

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AMAZING VALUE!! $849,000 W OW ! U p s c a l e 4 B R : Dream Kitchen w/all the extras! Master on main: fplc + priv. deck; 4 fplcs; 3 decks+patio; Mini Orchard; Near school and park. Much More! #367221 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240

Shared Wtft $1,300,000 L ove l y s e t t i n g o n . 4 9 Acre parcel; moorage & boat lift included; Great room enjoys kitchen, fam rm, living room+den, carpor t+2 car gar; master BR on main+2 more Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

King County Real Estate

King County Real Estate

King County Real Estate

Great New List $789,000 HUGE 3,750sf, 4 bedroom, 2.75 bath Mercer Island Country Club home. Master on main + huge bonus room upstairs. Oversized rooms 2 fireplaces, flat cul-desac lot. #393253 Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460

Luxury Condo $1,059,000 Uptown 3BR/3.5BA town home w/apx 3,450 sq’ & attached 2 car gar. living/dining rm, kit/fam rm, den, rec rm. Two patios + deck. Lower lvl for “at home” office! #252329 Molly Penny 206-200-4411

North End $1,299,950 N o r t h e n d N ew C o n struction Contemporary elegance, br ight open floorplan, extensive millwork, Anderson windows, granite slabs, hardwoods, convenient location #367238 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435

King County Real Estate

King County Real Estate

Mercer Isle $152,000 Wonderful Western exp o s u r e g i ve s t h i s t o p floor unit glorious light & vistas. Close to all amenities & is a commuter’s dream. This 1BR/1BA just waits for you! #393485 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

North End $759,800 Gracious 4BR home in wonderful First Hill neighborhood. Great floor plan w/ spacious rooms, 3 BA & lg bonus room. Minutes to I-90/Sea/Bell #378185 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113 Sarah Ford 206-854-7703

View Condo $325,000 R o o m y & b r i g h t TO P FLOOR 3 bed 1.75 bath 1,375 SF Woodlake condo w/ great view of d ow n t ow n M I & l a ke.

Vaulted ceilings, firep l a c e , w a s h e r / d r y e r.

Po o l + c l u b h o u s e. #306520 Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460

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Mercer Terrace $845,000 Southend Traditional Trilevel in a special neighborhood. 4 BR/2.5BA home with manicured grounds. Hardwood flrs, dbl pane windows, RV parking, convenient location. #401060 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

North End Dream $588,000 Newer Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen add to a Picture Perfect 3BR/2BA North End Rambler. The Flat 10,800 SF lot is c o m p l e t e l y fe n c e d & landscaped. Move-in Ready! #390524 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Vacant Land

Hoquiam Lot $25,000 Lot in 55+ age development, all utilities in and convenient to shopping.

Huge pr ice reduction.

Multiple lots/packages available. #194812 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Vacant Land

Kenmore $300,000 1.5 ac. on a dead end st.

King County Real Estate Fo u n d a t i o n i n , p l a n s available. All utilities to foundation. Ver y quiet View Duplex and close in. #336910 $875,000 Betty Carleton Rare opportunity knocks!

425-444-3507 Duplex with triplex zoning on a level sunny lot in East Seattle. One block to lake with big views from 2nd story. #375478 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445 Looking for

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Great Style $774,900 Custom design. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, updated master bath. Viking stove. 4BD3BA. One BD on main. Private Fernridge Lane setting. #383076 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414 Michael Scott 206-230-5455

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Gold Coast $820,000 VIEWS-Multi-leveled artistic home surrounds you with unique spaces, warmth and vivid lightn e s s . Fa b u l o u s m a i n floor boasts access to Westside deck.

4BR/3BaA/2gar #335045 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

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King County Real Estate

King County Real Estate

70’ Lk WA Waterfront $2,300,000 Gracious hardwood entry opens up to a formal living and dining room, all the while drawing your eye out to the lake view beyond. Lg kitchen w/breakfast nook. #380376 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Real Estate for Sale King County

King County Real Estate

Real Estate for Sale King County

Forest Avenue $2,498,000 Signature showplace by RKK Construction in 2000 on desirable Forest Ave, west exposure, filtered lk views, large lot.

No detail spared in this gracious custom. #383012 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

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Views, Views! $1,235,000 Ralph Anderson designed & Black and Caldwell constructed NW Contemp. Soaring ceilings & walls of window bring the outdoors in and wrap the house in lake views. #392358 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

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Private lane $448,000 Large residential building site in area of new/remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views. All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundar y. #143651 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414

Mirrormont Lot $49,750 Reduced, just under an acre lot in Mirrormont.

Neighboring homes have views of Poo Poo Point Vacant Land takeoff area. Relax on your deck and watch the show. #206333 Residential Lot Betty Carleton $449,000 425-444-3507 Partial lk view lot, small subdivision of 5 lots, up private road off E Merc e r. R o a d , u t i l i t i e s i n along paved access, recorded maintenance agreemt. Sur vey avail. #83519 Vacant Land Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842 Moses Lake $1,442,000 48+ level industrial land at Grant County Airport.

Heavy rail on proper ty plus all utilities. Possible l o t l i n e a d j u s t m e n t . Vacant Land #311131 Michael Schoonover Snoqualmie Pass 425-442-0477 $4,000,000 25+ac land just E of summit, much preliminar y wor k done. Possibilities are townhomes, lodge, condos, restauVacant Land rant, single fam. homes.

V i ew, v i ew, v i ew. #198735 Moses Lake Michael Schoonover $29,952,000 425-442-0477 303+ acres. 3 lg parcels next to a business park, par t in agriculture.

Utilities close or in street, close to air por t. Other parcels available.

Vacant Land #311390 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477 Westside View $598,000 G r e a t o p p o r t u n i t y fo r building site in desirable Lakeview Highlands.

Slopes uphill, ideal for Vacant Land daylight rambler to accommodate 27.5’ height restriction above SE 63rd Moses Lake #400336 $6,814,000 Lindy Weathers 227+ acre parcel. Level 206-920-8842 industrial land at Grant County Airport, rail and all utilities are on site or in the street. #311136 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477 Real Estate for Sale Other Areas Off Island Real Estate

Vacant Land

Vacant Land

Lynnwood Lot $99,995 .55 acre lot close to ever ything and ver y quiet. Water and power in the street. Large lot with great potential. #371738 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Vacant Land

N Bend $249,900 29+ acres of land, super easy access off I90. Will suppor t 3, maybe 4 homes, huge price reduction. Studies available. #206270 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Downtown Bell $439,000 B e l l e v u e To w n h o m e , newly renovated throughout, 2BR+2.5 BA, club hse, pool & tennis cour ts, magnificent grounds, private patio+deck,new windows+furn+AC+bths, gar #280475 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

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Great Price! $1,793,600 Above it all sits a house on a hill overlooking the land of sunsets, reflective lake and sparkling city skylines. 5BR/6BA, 6350sf. The Pinnacle. #399012 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

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OFF ISLAND HOMES

-SHORT SALE-

$60,000

Cute 2BD 1BA 885SF condo in close to downtown Bothell. Complex includes a pool, sport court, and parking. Deck, territorial view. Can’t beat this price! #398510 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE- $439,900

Well maintained & updated Heggenstaller home w/3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath located just blocks from town. Covered porch, maple floors, main floor office. A must see! #344341 Michele Schuler 206-230-5486

-SHORT SALE-

$119,900

Beautiful 2BD 1BA 1748SF townhouse w/fully finished basement. Laundry rm with storage. Main level has kitchen and dining w/slider to back deck. Must see! #279118 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Downtown Bell $439,000

Bellevue Townhome, newly renovated throughout, 2BR+2.5 BA, club hse, pool & tennis courts, magnificent grounds, private patio+deck,new windows+furn+AC+bths, gar #280475 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

-SHORT SALE- $335,000

You must see this amazing 3-Level Auburn home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/ laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #334934

-SHORT SALE- $339,900

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Adorable 3BR/2.75BA 1940SF house perched atop a hill in it’s own garden paradise. Tile flooring and hardwoods throughout. Kitchen w/ stainless appliances. #387186 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE- $559,900

Lake Sammamish $639,000

Gorgeous 3BR/3BA 3064SF home in the Crest neighborhood! Beautiful kitchen with breakfast bar, cozy den w/ FP. Summer ready with a built-in Viking outdoor grill. #387146 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Lake Sammamish View Home, Lochmoor, 5BR/2.5BA, 2720 f, Traditional Classic, View Porch/Deck,Rec. Rm, Bath Off Mstr, 2 Fplcs, 2 Car Gar, Close to Bus, Daylight Rambler. #400588 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

West Seattle

$349,900

Great 2BD 1BA 940SF home in the Genessee neighborhood of West Seattle.

Close to the junction, shops, schools.

Large back yard, 1 car garage. Great starter home! #397600 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE- $709,900

Beautiful 3BD 2.5BA 2700SF home on a quiet private drive in the Houghton neighborhood of Kirkland. Amazing wraparound deck w/ views of Lake Wa and Olympic Mtns. #392641 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE-

$235,000

-SHORT SALE-

$255,000

MULTI FAMILY DUPLEX. W Seattle.

Great investor opportunity! Zoned C-140 with great development potential. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #334912 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE- $749,900

Large 5BD/7BA 6884SF waterfront home near Lake Chelan with lot next door included. This home will wow you when you have a chance to view it. #361478 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Gig Harbor

$1,175,000

Exquisite custom home complements its “destination address” of One Point Fosdick. Main-flr master, hi-end kitchen, indoor pool, hot tub & shop & beach access. #362498 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Union Hill

$1,299,999

Stunning custom home on over 2.5 acres of pristine serenity. Traditional home, inground pool, pool house, greenhouse, sport court, idylic creek and more. #349062 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

◆ Great Price! $1,793,600

Above it all sits a house on a hill overlooking the land of sunsets, reflective lake and sparkling city skylines. 5BR/6BA, 6350sf. The Pinnacle. #399012 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

MULTI FAMILY TRIPLEX in Seattle. Great investor opportunity! Zoned NC2-40, great development potential. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #334787 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

VACANT LAND Hoquiam Lot

$25,000 N Bend

$249,900 Opportunity!

$348,000 Residential Lot

$449,000 Snoqualmie Pass

$4,000,000

Mirrormont Lot

$49,750 Mercer Island

$300,000 Private Lane

$448,000 Westside View

Lake $598,000 Moses 227+ acre parcel.

$6,814,000

Lynnwood Lot

$99,995 Kenmore

$300,000 Building Site

$449,000 Moses Lake

Lot in 55+ age development, all utilities in and convenient to shopping. Huge price reduction. Multiple lots/packages available. #194812 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Reduced, just under an acre lot in Mirrormont.

Neighboring homes have views of Poo Poo Point takeoff area. Relax on your deck and watch the show. #206333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

.55 acre lot close to everything and very quiet.

Water and power in the street. Large lot with great potential. #371738 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

29+ acres of land, super easy access off I90.

Will support 3, maybe 4 homes, huge price reduction. Studies available. #206270 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Generous .48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. Convenient location. #295333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

1.5 ac. on a dead end st. Foundation in, plans available. All utilities to foundation. Very quiet and close in. #336910 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Tucked away building lot up private lane.

Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000 sq foot building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Large residential building site in area of new/ remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views.

All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundary. #143651 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414

Partial lk view lot, small subdivision 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Backs to conservancy Tract. Road, utilities in along paved access.

Cleared for viewing! #83516 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Partial lk view lot, small subdivision of 5 lots, up private road off E Mercer. Road, utilities in along paved access, recorded maintenance agreemt. Survey avail. #83519 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Great opportunity for building site in desirable Lakeview Highlands. Slopes uphill, ideal for daylight rambler to accommodate 27.5’ height restriction above SE 63rd #400336 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

25+ac land just E of summit, much preliminary work done. Possibilities are townhomes, lodge, condos, restaurant, single fam. homes. View, view, view. #198735 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Level industrial land at Grant County Airport, rail and all utilities are on site or in the street. #311136 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

$1,442,000 Moses Lake

48+ level industrial land at Grant County Airport. Heavy rail on property plus all utilities.

Possible lot line adjustment. #311131 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

$29,952,000

303+ acres. 3 lg parcels next to a business park, part in agriculture. Utilities close or in street, close to airport. Other parcels available. #311390 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Stop by our COLDWELL BANKER BAIN Mercer Island office for a Hot Sheet of New Listings, Sunday Open Houses or Sold Properties in your neighborhood!

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New On Market

$499,000

Close to Mercerdale Park & downtown from this meticulously cared for comfortable home, dressed in neutral tone w/vegetable garden. Near by bus stop.3 BRs+family room. #393893 Linda Tsang 206-230-5505

◆ NW Classic

$798,000

Wonderful Black & Caldwell Lakeview Highlands custom home, waiting for new buyer to make it their own and restore the grandeur. Filtered western lake views, pool. #400306 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Luxury Condo

$1,059,000

Uptown 3BR/3.5BA town home w/apx 3,450 sq’ & attached 2 car gar. living/ dining rm, kit/fam rm, den, rec rm. Two patios + deck. Lower lvl for “at home” office! #252329 Molly Penny 206-200-4411

70’ Lk WA Waterfront $2,000,000 Gracious hardwood entry opens up to a formal living and dining room, all the while drawing your eye out to the lake view beyond. Lg kitchen w/breakfast nook. #402379 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

New Listing

$720,000

4BR/3BA on pvt road. Lg kit w/island.

Deck, patio, garden space & lg level lawn. Parking for 4 cars + 2 driveways for additional parking. #398216 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414 Michael Scott 202-360-3793

Gold Coast

$820,000

VIEWS-Multi-leveled artistic home surrounds you with unique spaces, warmth and vivid lightness. Fabulous main floor boasts access to Westside deck.

4BR/3BaA/2gar #335045 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Views, Views!

$1,235,000

Ralph Anderson designed & Black and Caldwell constructed NW Contemp.

Soaring ceilings & walls of window bring the outdoors in and wrap the house in lake views. #392358 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

◆ Street to Water $2,200,000

There’s no place like home...and no better place to build your dream home than on this 29,000+sf lot. 92’ of wft, sandy beach, stone patio at the waters edge. #399584 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Mercer Isle

Hamptons Estate $3,250,000

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

View Condo

$759,800

Great New List

$789,000

Gracious 4BR home in wonderful First Hill neighborhood. Great floor plan w/ spacious rooms, 3 BA & lg bonus room.

Minutes to I-90/Sea/Bell #378185 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113 Sarah Ford 206-854-7703

HUGE 3,750sf, 4 bedroom, 2.75 bath Mercer Island Country Club home. Master on main + huge bonus room upstairs, flat cul-de-sac lot. #393253

◆ Mercer Terrace

View Duplex

$845,000

Southend Traditional Tri-level in a special neighbohood. 4BR/2.5BA home with manicured grounds. Hardwood flrs, dbl pane windows, RV parking, convenient location. #401060 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

◆ Shared Wtft

$1,300,000

Lovely setting on .49 Acre parcel; moorage & boat lift included; Great room enjoys kitchen, fam rm, living room+den, carport+2 car gar; master BR on main+2 more. #400850 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

Western View!

$2,495,000

Contemporary 4BR w/views of Lake Washington. 6000+SF. In-ground pool.

High end remodel. A/C. Natural and designer lighting from every angle. 3 car garage. #382672 Marlene Fallquist 206-230-5450

Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460

$875,000

Rare opportunity knocks! Duplex with triplex zoning on a level sunny lot in East Seattle. One block to lake with big views from 2nd story. #375478 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

◆ Northend Views! $1,698,000 Much more than meets the eye! Amazing lake, mountain and city views from this 4 BR 3,385 SF home. Too many great things to list! #401116 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Forest Avenue

$2,498,000

Signature showplace by RKK Construction in 2000 on desirable Forest Ave, west exposure, filtered lk views, large lot. No detail spared in this gracious custom. #383012 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

$152,000

North End Dream

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Great Style

$774,900

$998,000

Wonderful Western exposure gives this top floor unit glorious light & vistas. Close to all amenities & is a commuter’s dream. This 1BR/1BA just waits for you! #393485 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Magnificent 2009 renovation creates stunning elegance on a level acre+, 5 BR 4.5 BA, main master+formal rooms + fam rm+rec rm, outdoor rm+pool & play space galore #391328 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

North End

Roomy & bright TOP FLOOR 3 bed 1.75 bath 1,375 SF Woodlake condo w/ great view of downtown MI & lake. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, washer/dryer. Pool + clubhouse. #306520 Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460

Newer Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen add to a Picture Perfect 3BR/2BA North End Rambler. The Flat 10,800 SF lot is completely fenced & landscaped. Move-in Ready! #390524 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Custom design. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, updated master bath. Viking stove. 4BD3BA. One BD on main. Private Fernridge Lane setting. #383076 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414 Michael Scott 206-230-5455

WOW! Upscale 4BR: Dream Kitchen w/all the extras! Master on main: fplc + priv. deck; 4 fplcs; 3 decks+patio; Mini Orchard; Near school and park. Much More! #367221 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240

First Hill

Total remodel. 3bd plus den. Chef kit w/ slab granite. Pvt master w/lavish bath, 2 closets.

Family rm. Guest rm. 2nd kit. Pvt, level yard.

Views. 3 car garage. Mint. #385420 Mary Yax 206-612-8722

◆ *New Listing*

$795,000

Lake/Mt Views

$925,000

1st time on market 4BR,4BA, lg living/ dining room, kit/fam rm, den plus attached studio w/BA & kitchenette. Lg lot w/circular drive, peak lake, city, mtn views. #399616 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

2142 SF of Luxury Living with spectacular Lake, Mountain & City views. Live in this Elegant 2BR/1.75BA/Den Condo! Easy access to all amenities and I-90. #280637 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Lake Views!!

$1,750,000

Elegant living abounds with fabulous entertaining spaces for the most discerning mind. Stunning lake views at every turn in this beautiful 4 BR/2.5 BA home. #394227 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

◆ Westside Custom $2,500,000

Privacy on .4 AC w/ 74 ft +/- waterfront, private dock+covered boat lift+in ground pool+Ralph Anderson design 4BR+3BA+den+rec rm+views #399902 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

North End

$1,299,950

North end New Construction Contemporary elegance, bright open floorplan, extensive millwork, Anderson windows, granite slabs, hardwoods, convenient location #367238 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435

Gracious Home

$1,498,000

Westside home w/day moorage & view!

Lovely 4BR/4BA home lg living & dining rms, vaulted kit, fam rm, den, bonus rm + rec rm. Patio, circular drive, level lot. #344864 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

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