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Anticipation

Limits on Fireworks Make sure to follow city laws regarding fireworks this coming holiday weekend.

Fireworks can only be set off on Mercer Island between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

Fireworks are prohibited in public parks and on school properties.

District in wait-andsee mode on world languages, start times

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Plan ahead. YTN begins its 32nd season with Winnie the Pooh and friends at the House at Pooh Corner. Performances begin on July 10.

Summer Celebration!

Get ready. The annual Island festival begins Saturday, July 11, with the Grand Parade in the Town Center at 10 a.m. Consult your 98040 magazine for details.

Letter to property owners terminates agreement; blames moratorium

By Katie Metzger

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After facing all kinds of opposition from Mercer Island citizens, the Hines corporation seems to have called off its efforts to develop three parcels of Town Center property into a five-story retail/ apartment building.

The Hines project was incorporated into the city’s moratorium on downtown development on June 1, after being initially exempted. At its last meeting, the City Council extended the moratorium until December.

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Representatives from the international real estate company had told the Council that if their project was included in the moratorium, “the land assemblage dies and the public benefits will be killed.”

Those public benefits included 200 commuter parking spots, an upscale grocer and a plaza along S.E. 29th Street, though negotiations with the city on the parking lot stalled and grocers wouldn’t commit due to the uncertainty surrounding the Albertsons site.

Julie King, whose family owns King Insurance and one of the three parcels previously under contract with Hines, told the Council she received a letter “indicating that Hines is discontinuing its efforts to develop the three properties south of McDonalds.”

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The other two properties were the Bitney property, home to Terra Bella and a State Farm Insurance office, and the building that houses the Veloce Velo bike shop and Mud Bay pet supply store.

The news has spread around the community, though Mark Clegg, the media relations director for Hines, would not confirm any details. There is “nothing new to report from our end,” he said.

The possibility for calling it quits surfaced after the building plans and scope were denied by the city’s Design Commission last month, with concerns about the mass of the five-story development being “out of scale” with the rest of the neighborhood cited.

The Save our Suburbs (SOS) group brought up the same issue— mass and density—during its first meeting, after Hines had released a massing diagram for a Design Commission study session. That group had been fighting the project ever since, encouraging the

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Coming up. Don’t forget to RSVP by Friday, July 3, for the potluck at the VFW Hall with members of the Island’s Sister City delegation from Thonon les Bains, France. Tickets are also available for the gourmet dinner at the Seattle Yacht Club.

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Volunteers from Kiwanis, the Masonic Lodge and VFW man the fireworks stand in the Rite Aid parking lot. The stand is open from June 28 to July 4. Last year, they sold $65,000 in “safe and sane” fireworks.

Members of the Mercer Island School Board weighed the feasibility of implementing a world language program, as well as moving back high school start times, at its summer retreat Thursday at City Hall.

Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano acknowledged both issues were technical issues that were “tethered together,” with plenty of variables in play that would have significant implications on how the board would decide to move forward. Neighboring school districts in Bellevue and Seattle are in the process of exploring later school start times, and the Legislature

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Bjarnason named Rotary Achievement Award winner Mak Abulhson, president of Mercer Island Rotary, awarded Stacy Bjarnason the club’s prestigious Achievement Award at the June 16 meeting. The award honors an Island resident and non-Rotarian who exemplifies the ideals of Rotary in their business or personal life.

Bjarnason has demonstrated a commitment to the Mercer Island community with her display of fairness to all, building goodwill and better friendship and serving in beneficial ways to her community, Abulhson said.

Bjarnason’s recent activities include being a board member and on the executive committee for the Boys and Girls Club, a co-founder of the Mercer Island

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Presbyterian Church preschool, “Pebble,” a youth soccer coach and board member, past president of the Mercer Island track and field booster club, president of the Mercer Island basketball booster club, president of the MIHS golf booster club, past president of the National Charity League-Evergreen chapter, treasurer of the Mercer Island Community Fund and announcer for the MIHS track meets.

Abulhson added that she does all these activities and more in an effective manner, in an unassuming way, but still leaving quite an impact. She has been an asset to the groups she has touched without drawing a lot of attention to herself, he said.

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believe all islanders (with the exception of Save Our Council to put a pause on Suburbs) wish for.”

Judy King told My downtown development, but insisting it “wasn’t Mercer Island that she was “dismayed” to see Hines about Hines.”

The Council enacted a go.

Some Islanders who moratorium, but decided supported Hines were left to exempt the Hines project due to ongoing park- with questions after plans ing negotiations. Those to bring an upscale grocer talks began after a pro- to the Island fell through.

Initially, the commuposal to build a parking lot near the community nity was divided between center was met with oppo- a desire for amenities like sition by Friends of Luther a large public plaza and a Whole Foods and a growBurbank Park and SOS. According to the blog ing concern about the My Mercer Island, a ter- character of Town Center, mination letter dated which happened to coinJune 18 to property own- cide with a “visioning” ers stated that “due to process undertaken by the the recent moratorium ... city in 2014.

The Hines project was Hines has determined that the biggest question mark it will not be able to obtain the Approvals by the hanging over that planning process. A group of Contingency To w n Deadline (as C e nte r such terms are stakedefined in the holders, a g re e m e nt ) . selected Hines is exerby the cising its right c it y, to terminate debated the purchase about and sale agreeLetter to property owners o n ment.” street Property parking, bike lanes owner Tom King wrote an e-mail to state Rep. and retail frontage, but Judy Clibborn in January couldn’t reach a consenexpressing concerns about sus on underlying issues of building height and the moratorium.

“A deal on our prop- density. It prompted an erty has come to frui- investigation into the city’s tion. However, a very obligations under the state vocal extreme minority is Growth Management Act attempting to instigate a (GMA) and a study on moratorium on permit- impact fees to charge ting new projects until developments for their they can rezone,” King impacts on the Island’s wrote. “Frankly, our build- schools, parks and transing is not attractive, nor portation networks.

The city put the visionare two more buildings on ing process on hiatus “to the development site. As this is the center of the best review the achieveCBD, having an attractive ments so far, and to ensure magnet property would the next phase is as prohelp downtown thrive. ductive as possible.”

With the proper develThe next Town Center public oper (Hines is the best), input meeting, scheduled for and retail tenants, it would July 16, has been postponed. be a magnet to draw cusCheck the city website for an tomers into the entire amended schedule. retail core. This is what I

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The City Council had its mini-planning session on Saturday, June 27 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

Council discusses fire danger With drought conditions presenting another degree of danger relating to Fourth of July fireworks, the Council had a discussion about whether or not the city should discourage people from celebrating independence with incendiaries.

Mercer Island is one of the few places in King County to allow consumer fireworks. The sale of fireworks is a fundraiser for several community groups, including the Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club and Mercer Island VFW. The Council directed city staff to talk to the Fire Chief and department and make a recommendation.

If the Council decided to ban the use of fireworks in the future, it would have to wait one year before the ban would go into effect.

City considers tax increase to pay for parks and YFS The city’s Youth and Family Services (YFS) department is facing a looming deficit in the coming years. The YFS Fund was projected to be $100,000 in the red at the end of 2016, $361,000 at the end of 2017 and $460,000 at the end of 2018, said Finance Director Chip Corder.

Corder presented three

options to the Council: cut 50 percent of the program that places mental health counselors in Island schools, get the School District to contribute more toward the cost of the counselors or submit a levy lid lift request to voters in November 2016.

There are projected deficits in the General Fund too: $982,000 at the end of 2017 and a $1,565,000 at the end of 2018. Corder said that the city is limited in the amount of revenue it can bring in by caps on property tax, on which Mercer Island is extremely reliant.

It can increase the property tax levy by one percent per year. New construction generates another one percent per year in property tax revenue.

“Recent development activity on the Island is driving the surplus,” Corder said. “I can’t bank on those temporary revenues.”

Three-quarters of the General Fund is “peopledriven,” Corder said, meaning that it goes to salaries, wages and benefits.

The city’s 2015 property tax levy also includes $144,960 in banked capacity, which the Council took in addition to the one percent optional increase on Nov. 17, 2014. After the Planning Session, all of that money has been allocated: $56,590 to the LEOFF I retiree longterm care liability, $38,370 to replace equipment, technology and furnishings in the Community and Event Center and the remaining amount to square away the YFS deficit, at least for the next two years.

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look at either cutting services, bringing in more revenue or finding creative cost-saving opportunities. Corder posed the idea of forming a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) with the cities of Bellevue and Kirkland, or converting YFS school counselors to School District employees. Both would save the city at least $100,000—not enough to fully address the projected deficits, but a start.

“We can’t avoid this discussion by saying we’ve solved it for 2016,” said Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz.

Councilmembers Debbie Bertlin and Terry Pottmeyer volunteered to lead a “smart government” task force to look at how the city could operate more efficiently, or find ways other cities are saving money.

In January, councilmembers asked about the possibility to do an organizational efficiency audit on one or more city departments, a course of action not recommended by Corder.

“I don’t believe, given how lean we are, that you can wring much out of it,” Corder said.

But Councilmembers said they would be uncomfortable going to voters to ask for more money without some sort of audit or review of city finances.

Another option is to go to the voters in August or November 2016 to form a metropolitan park district with the same boundaries as the city, which wouldn’t save taxpayers any money, but would free up some park funds for the city to use for other purposes.

City schedules review of Comp Plan, impact fees The City Council will review school impact fees on Aug. 3, following approval from the School Board and a review by the Planning Commission scheduled for July 15.

Impact fees, authorized under the state Growth Management Act (GMA) to ensure that new developments pay for their incremental impact on city infrastructure, have been a hot topic on the Island. The Council will review impact fee reports this summer: for parks on July 20 and transportation on Aug. 3.

There was a question of whether the city could adopt school impact fees before updating its Comprehensive Plan, especially as the last plan from 2005 mentions declining school enrollment and doesn’t reference the latest school district capital facilities plan. The Council will enact the impact fees as an emergency Comprehensive Plan amendment, with the goal to update the plan by the end of the year.

Finances may be available online Following other cities like Seattle and Redmond, Mercer Island may purchase software to put its budget and spending information online by 2017. The program would cost $7,000 to $9,000 per year, but allow city employees, researchers, “watchdogs” and average citizens to “follow the money” spent by the city.

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The large walls being formed on the south side of the site of Northwood are shear walls for the new gymnasium. Work on excavation, formwork, rebar and concrete for footings will continue into July.

During summer break, a number of utilities will be installed at the high school parking lot off of S.E. 40th Street, between the new school site and Mary Wayte Pool. The lot will be closed for much of the summer to allow for the installation of a new water service, storm piping and electrical service for the new building.

The path that cuts through the district campus from the high school to the PEAK (Boys and Girls Club) will be closed from June 22 through August.

Signs will be posted at both the east and west access points to this path.

Changes to date for demolition and construction have cost $478,198.

Progress is being made on the site preparation, excavation, building forms and the placement of rebar and concrete for footings.

These activities will continue into July when the concrete masonry unit (CMU) shear wall construction will begin.

A significant amount of work is planned this summer for the frontage along 84th Avenue S.E. and the large parking lot to the east of the school. The lot will be closed beginning on June 22. All staff access to the building will be off the bus loop on S.E. 72nd Street and community members using the track and playfields will need to park at the south end of the complex or at Lakeridge Elementary.

Signs are posted and notice has been given to all scheduled users of the fields.

Changes to date for the middle school have cost $20,740, with Fox noting some over-excavation cost.

Brick work is nearing completion on the wing extensions at Mercer Island High School. Metal panel installation has continued, and site preparation for landscaping has begun outside the building.

Inside, the ceiling grid, fire alarms, sprinklers and mechanical ductwork are nearly complete in all three wings. Ceiling tiles are being installed over the next two weeks along with electrical trim.

Floor finishes will go down in late June. Furniture is scheduled for delivery at the end of the month.

The project is on schedule for completion this summer and is within budget. The change log reflected $465,198 for all changes to date to the high school, which includes changes to the parking lot.

Project manager Brandy Fox called all changes “typical coordination items.”

County proposes tax levy to fund ‘Best Starts for Kids’ program

State Rep. Ruth Kagi, King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski and Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess shared details of the proposed November ballot measure.

“It’s the right thing to do, it’s also the fiscally responsible thing to do,” Dembowski said of the proposed 14-cent levy per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Jason Gortney of the Children’s Home Society of Washington told how toxic

stress in young children leads to many physical and mental problems.

And “once they get behind,” Kagi said, “they tend to stay behind.”

Burgess said better childhood care means “much lower involvement with the criminal justice system.”

The five-member panel addressed the 36th Legislative District Democrats monthly meeting, with a spirited Q&A following the hour-long slideshow and talks.

Jennifer DeYoung, a health care reform analyst for Public Health - Seattle & King County, said investing in early development prevents chronic disease, abuse, neglect, domestic

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Northwood was one of three finalists submitted to the Elementary No. 4 naming committee, with the others being Mercer Crest Elementary and Mercerwood Elementary.

Board members shied away from Mercer Crest to avoid confusion with Crest Learning Center, as both school sites will be on 86th Avenue S.E., and from Mercerwood so it wouldn’t be confused with the Mercerwood Shore Club.

The name was suggested

by Lakeridge Elementary fifth-grader Lainie Wion.

“I feel excited to be part of Mercer Island history now,” said Wion. “I chose the name because it will violence, and other crime.

The time is right, Dembowski said, for “ending the school-to-prison pipeline” that starts with school suspensions, and continues with dropouts, unemployment, reliance on social-welfare programs, and imprisonment—all very costly to the taxpayer.

“For a $400,000 home,” he said, Best Starts for Kids would cost “about a dollar a week.”

State budgetary battles make it unlikely much help will arrive from Olympia this year, Kagi said, but she expressed optimism that legislators may eventually approve a capital gains tax.

The Best Starts for Kids levy would last six years,

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completing a “continuum of response from early pregnancy to age five and beyond,” Burgess said, and extend “proven outcome programs” from Seattle to the rest of King County.

“The vast majority of the county’s general fund,” King County Executive Dow Constantine has said, “is used to pay for the criminal justice system... when there’s a negative outcome in a person’s life.”

Best Starts for Kids, he said, would “focus on prevention. This is how we will turn proven ideas into results, and how we will put every child in our region on a path toward success.”

The King County Department of Community and Human Services would oversee finances and reporting for Best Starts for Kids.

According to the proposed King County ordinance, if the King County Council puts the measure on the ballot and voters approve it, community-based organizations could submit competitive bids for outcomesfocused contracts.

Fifty percent of levy revenue would go to help children under age five and pregnant women, thirtyfive percent to help children and youth ages five to 24, nine percent to the partnership between King County and The Seattle Foundation on Communities of Opportunity, and the final six percent for evaluation and data collection to ensure delivery of “results for every child in King County.”

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Bottomley served as Vice President of MIHS’s 200-member DECA chapter and captain of his varsity lacrosse team.

Brett Bottomley, a recent Both of these activities Mercer Island High School reach their pinnacle in (MIHS) graduate, was early May, and Bottomley recognized at last month’s faced a challenge.

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Brett Bottomley ended.

“It always “Brett’s decision goes to a student who plans a career in to do it all paid off—the business and is involved in MIHS Varsity Lacrosse helping the community in won the state title this some way,” said Chamber past weekend for the first time in five years,” Van der Director Terry Moreman.

The Chamber works Houven said.

This fall, Bottomley will with teachers in the DECA program to select a stu- study at Babson College in dent they feel is deserving, Wellesley, Mass.

Moreman said. draw kids from the north end of the Island, is near the Mercerwood neighborhood, and hasn’t been used for a Mercer Island school ever before.”

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o Hines is out. They don’t need to put up with the hassles that the Island presents. They are the in business to make money—not to endlessly placate city leaders and their constituents.

Hines tried to work with the city and accommodate the ever-growing lists of must-haves. It simply got to the point where it was no longer feasible for them to continue.

Many, of course, are cheering. There are hopes (and dreams) that someone else—the city or Island investors or maybe the people behind the Mercer Island Center for the Arts—will buy the three parcels in the center of town, and make it into a public space.

However, the property will not come cheap. It seems that many forget that the land is privately owned by others—people who are perhaps not interested in selling at a reduced price to make Islanders happy.

Finally, there will be other developers for other projects. But will some— the good ones—decide not to come here because it is too difficult? Maybe.

Hines is an established company that has built some amazing projects all over the world. They were probably as good, or better, than many working in this region.

So now, the Island still has a large ugly block smack dab in the center of town. The park-and-ride lot is still chock full. There are still empty storefronts and businesses that are struggling.

The Island seems to have passed up $6 million to build a parking lot (somewhere) that is sorely needed—especially when the Bellevue Park and Ride closes.

We hope for an attractive, ‘vibrant’ Town Center, where people can live and walk and shop—oh, and yes, get to work easily.

It looks like it will be a while.

‘It seems that many forget that the property is privately owned by others ’

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“Once you allow them, you can’t regulate what people set off. It’s either all or nothing.”

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Now that Hines, the developer of the three-lot parcel of land in the Town Center, has decide to opt out, I was one of more than 150 peo- someone else could buy the land. This ple who attended the public meeting means that MICA could purchase that regarding the Mercer Island Center land, or a portion of it. We could for the Arts (MICA) on June 23. have a beautiful Arts Center right in Architects, landscape designers and downtown Mercer Island, much more the president of MICA, John Gordon accessible to citizens, closer to more Hill, presented an impressive slide parking, with a lovely open plaza, only two stories high, that would be availshow of the plans for MICA. People associated with Seattle able for summer Sunday matinees Shakespeare Company, the Seattle without conflicting with the Farmers’ Market, and more cenSymphony, and others trally located to all of were introduced to the our town center restaucrowd—some of them rants and businesses. spoke strongly in favor Send your letters to: At the meeting, when of the building. editor@mi-reporter.com.

I asked, why MICA was So what’s the probKeep it brief, courteous, not planned for the lem? Just this—MICA and sign your name.

“Hines” parcel in the is to be sited on the center of town, Mr. Hill Bicentennial Park and said that the park is “free part of Mercerdale Park.

The MICA building, to be owned land” but MICA would have to pay for and operated by a private non-prof- the Hines parcel. If it were necessary it organization, would use open to raise the money for the land and space—park land which previous the building; he did not think it could Mercer Island citizens have protected be done.

I love the arts. And I love Youth for us from encroachment by the a civic center (in 1986) and the North Theater Northwest. But I want to End Fire Station (in 1997). It wasn’t know why a private organization is easy then to save park land, and it using public land for its building. It won’t be easy now. But we owe this doesn’t seem right to me. Bicentennial Park currently has the only public restlegacy to our children.

Mr. Hill made the point that MICA rooms near Town Center, a plaza with would remove the eyesore of the flagpole and seating, and a surroundabandoned Recycling Center. But the ing grass area—it’s peaceful, public Mercer Island School District should space, and it belongs to citizens. And honor the commitment they signed Mercerdale Park is the only green in 1984. The Statutory Warranty Deed open space near our Town Center. states, “If the [School] District ceases If more buildings go into the Town Center, we will need this open space

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even more.

After the meeting I was with someone who asked how much was already pledged to MICA. President Hill said $4.7M, in only 18 months. That’s a great start—for both building and land.

I spoke to two City Councilmembers at the meeting, who said that MICA would be given a long term lease for a nominal amount. But this land is your land, this land is our land. It does not belong to the City Council. So before any land belonging to the public is leased for any amount to anyone, the City Council should at least schedule an Island-wide public vote on the issue.

We must protect our Mercer Island parks, our legacy to future generations, as they were protected for us.

Meg Lippert

Time to ban fireworks It is time to ban the sale and use of consumer fireworks on Mercer Island on the Fourth of July. There are many public firework displays to enjoy safely.

Are we waiting for a fire, serious injury, or even death to happen here?

Last year more than 10,000 people with firework related injuries, mostly children, were treated in hospital emergency rooms. Even sparklers burn at 2,000 degrees. In 2009, during similar dry weather conditions, King County responded to 302 fires related to fireworks.

I hope everyone stays safe this year and chooses to go to professional firework displays.

Amy Olsson

Should there be any regulations or restrictions on Fourth of July fireworks?

“Yes. People get hurt. It’s one of the busiest days in the emergency room.”

“No. It’s the Fourth of July—have fun, and be smart about it.”

PENNY JONES

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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM Notice is hereby given that there may be quorum of the Mercer Island City Council at the reception for the Sister City Delegation from Thonon-les-Bains, France on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA. The Council will not be taking action on any City business during this reception.

Allison Spietz City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on July 1, 2015. #1349430.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND OPEN RECORD HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been received for a Zoning Text Amendment (File # ZTR15-002) amending MICC Title 19 to add requirements for school impact fees that will be applicable throughout Mercer Island. The open record public hearing on this request with the Planning Commission will be held at 7:00 pm on July 15, 2015 at Mercer Island City Hall, 9611 SE 36th Street. This action is SEPA exempt per WAC 197-11800(19)(b). Environmental documents have neither been required nor submitted. Additional permits have not been submitted in conjunction with this application.

Written comments on the applications may be submitted on or before 7/15/15 at 5:00 PM, either in person or mailed to the City of Mercer Island, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Only those persons who submit written comments or testify at the open record public hearing will become parties of record, receive the Notice of Decision and have the right to appeal. You may review the file on this matter at the City of Mercer Island, Development Services Group, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Contact Scott Greenberg, Development Services Group Director, for more information at scott.greenberg@mercergov.org or 206275-7706.

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on July 1, 2015. #1351865.

Advertisement for Bids CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON Calkins Landing Park and Stormwater Improvements Project WP310D DATE OF BID OPENING: July 21, 2015 TIME: 11:00 am Sealed bids for the Calkins Landing Park and Stormwater Improvements Project will be received by the City of Mercer Island at the DSG Permit Counter, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Is-

land, Washington 98040 until 11:00 am local time on July 21, 2015, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of the following improvements: Removal of stormwater outlet pipe and outfall, and installation of a meandering stream channel with rock and large woody debris. Removal of a concrete retaining wall, and excavation of the adjacent upland area to expand the existing pocket beach.

Placement of beach gravels on pocket beach and installation of a low boulder rockery. Installation of an upland vault to collect stormwater sediment, and replacement of stormwater pipe upland from settling vault with a larger pipe and catch basin. Installation of an ADA-accessible path and picnic table. Installation of native vegetation, hydroseeding, and irrigation system. All construction work to take place above Ordinary High Water line.

City is in possession of all required permits.

BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS The Contractor’s construction supervisor who will supervise the day-to-day field activities associated with the construction work shall have personally performed the work or directly supervised the construction, and with successful completion of stormwater projects that were similar in scope, time and complexity, with one of those projects being at least $150K in total construction costs. Successful Bidder shall complete and furnish the Contractor’s Construction Supervisor Credentials within five (5) days of request after bid opening.

PRE-BID MEETING A pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on July 9th, 2015 at 11 am at Calkins Landing, SE 28th St & 60th Ave SE, Mercer Island. The City reserves the right to cancel this meeting at any time.

For the full Advertisement for Bids, please visit www.mercergov.org/RFP.asp Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on July 1, 2015. #1352076.

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COLLISION: A driver backed out of a parking space and ran into another vehicle in the parking lot of the Northend QFC. The drivers, both Islanders, did not sustain any injuries.

JUNE 11 COLLISION: A man who

parked his car in a lot at 3801 East Mercer Way said that the left rear of his vehicle had been damaged.

There was no suspect information and no witnesses.

COLLISION: A vehicle was parked and unoccupied in a private lot at the 3200 block of 78th Avenue S.E. An unknown car scratched the side of the vehicle as it exited a parking stall.

THEFT: A 47-year-old Island woman at the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street said her bicycle, which was locked in the bike room of a secure parking garage, was missing.

JUNE 12 FOUND PROPERTY: A 40-yearold Island woman found an iPhone near the bus stop at the 3200 block of West Mercer Way. THEFT: A 14-year-old Island

boy’s bicycle was stolen at the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street, for a loss of $250. The bike was in a secured locked room, but the combination lock had been broken.

WARRANT ARREST: A 57-year-

old Bellevue woman was arrested at the 2700 block of Bellevue Way S.E. on a local misdemeanor warrant.

JUNE 13 BURGLARY: A 36-year-old Island woman reported that pieces of jewelry, including earrings, a necklace, a diamond wedding ring and a sapphire ring, given to her by her ex-boyfriend were

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com stolen from her apartment at the 2700 block of 76th Avenue S.E. She believes the theft took place while her balcony was left open due to hot weather.

JUNE 14 MENTAL: A patient, a 46-yearold Island woman who lives at the 3200 block of 81st Place S.E., attempted to overdose on prescription medication, and was transported to Overlake by Medic One.

JUNE 15 THEFT: A 35-year-old Island man said his bicycle was stolen from a secure garage area in The Mercer apartments at the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street.

FRAUD: A 34-year-old Island man discovered an unauthorized charge, $850 at an auto stereo shop in Federal Way, on his credit card.

THEFT: A 72-year-old woman at the 2700 block of 63rd Avenue S.E. said that the front license plate had been removed from her car.

JUNE 17 COLLISION: MIPD responded to an accident at Jackson’s Shell station. A Fedex driver pulled into the roadway at S.E. 29th Street and 78th Avenue S.E. and struck another vehicle, driven by an Island woman. Both cars were damaged. After contacting a witness, police charged the Fedex driver with failing to yield to traffic while exiting a driveway.

FRAUD: The credit cards of

a 59-year-old couple who live at the 2400 block of 60th Avenue S.E. were used to make two fraudulent charges.

COLLISION: An Island woman was riding her bike on the sidewalk on North Mercer

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New state law aims to reduce abuse of parking permits for disabled The Washington State Department of Licensing has announced that changes to the laws governing special parking privileges for persons with disabilities will take effect July 1. The new laws are aimed at reducing the number of people who abuse these parking permits.

Changes include requiring a written prescription from a licensed health care provider to obtain disabled parking privileges and requiring a new application for every renewal. The application also includes a new fraud warning on the application to remind applicants and healthcare providers it is a gross misdemeanor if they knowingly provide false information.

The new laws also extend temporary parking placards from up to six months to up to 12 months and increases the penalty of illegally obtaining a disabled parking placard, license plate, tab, or identification card from a traffic infraction to a misdemeanor.

The changes were recommended by a group formed to develop a plan to eliminate abuse of the program. Participants included Department of Licensing, Department of Health, disabled citizen advocacy groups and local governments. The work group also gathered input from the public.

These changes were included in Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2463 passed by the Legislature in 2014. More information is available at dol.wa.gov.

Way and using the marked crosswalk. A car rolled through the stop sign at the intersection at 81st Avenue S.E. and collided with the woman, causing her to fall down. The driver asked her if she was OK, then left the scene. She reported the incident a few hours later. She had no visible injuries.

JUNE 18 INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A 65-year-old woman at the 9300 block of S.E. 70th Place said that debris from another house was cast onto her property, causing possible potential for injury.

FRAUD: The identity of a 61-year-old Island man who lives at the 8800 block of S.E. 74th Place was stolen and his Social Security number was used to file a fraudulent tax return.

THEFT: A 71-year-old woman said her wallet was stolen from her purse at a store at

the 7700 block of S.E. 27th Street.

LIQUOR VIOLATION: MIPD responded to a juvenile drinking party and disturbance at the 3000 block of 81st Avenue S.E., finding two fifths of Jack Daniels and smelling burnt marijuana in the apartment.

Three females admitted to drinking alcohol and were released to their parents.

JUNE 19 PROWLING: A 63-year-old Island man said his car was broken into at the Island Square apartments at the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street. An iPod, money and keys were stolen.

FRAUD: An Island woman was contacted by someone claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury stating she owed money for 2012 taxes.

She sent $10,032 to the subject in a “NetSpend Reload Pack.”

Dorothy Esther Robinson

Dorothy Esther Robinson, born September 12, 1918 in Seattle, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, June 20, 2015, at her home in Bellingham.

She and her husband, Robby, lived on Mercer Island for 35 years, where they raised three children, Sandy, Bruce, and Doug.

Dorothy and Robby owned Robby’s Foods, an iconic Mercer Island landmark, for 13 years, retiring in 1978.

A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held on July 11th at 2:00 PM at Spring Creek Assisted Living, 223 E. Bakerview, in Bellingham.

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Mountains to Sound Greenway could become National Heritage Area Have your say:

Bill from state lawmakers will preserve thousands of acres

By Reporter Staff

Bipartisan legislation was introduced June 26 to designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway as a National Heritage Area.

Senate legislation was introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, and House legislation was introduced

by Congressmen Dave Reichert and Adam Smith.

“This region is unique in many ways to the rest of the nation, with our spectacular outdoors, world-class recreation, vibrant economy, and deep heritage of placing great value on our healthy relationship with the vast natural landscapes on the doorsteps of our cities,” said Greenway Trust Board President Kurt Fraese. “We greatly appreciate the efforts of Senator Cantwell and Congressman Reichert, who are strong champions in caring for this unique heritage and pushing for the creation of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area.”

Greenway designation has strong, bipartisan support in Congress and has been endorsed by over 5,000 businesses, governments, nonprofits and individuals. Supporters include Mercer Island Mayor Bruce Bassett, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Microsoft, and REI, among many more.

The Mountains to Sound Greenway encom-

To move this legislation through Congress, it is important that they hear from local residents about how much they value this region and its high quality of life.

Sign the petition or send a support letter at GreenwayHeritage.org.

Or voice support online with #YesGreenwayNHA. passes 1.5 million acres of public and private land from Seattle to Central Washington. The scenic beauty of the Greenway is the backdrop for the daily lives of millions of residents. Alpine peaks, wilderness lakes, expansive forests connect by road, rail and trail to rural communities and downtown high rises.

This legislation will promote local economic growth from tourism and outdoor recreation, so it attracts the support of business leaders and community members alike. Legislation to create the Greenway National Heritage Area was originally introduced last Congress. With the efforts of Senator Cantwell and Congressman Reichert, the legislation passed out of committees in both chambers, but did not receive a final vote from Congress before the end of the year.

Reintroduction also comes on the heels of another recent success: in May, more than 3,000 local hikers, bikers, climbers, and kayakers voiced their support for Greenway National Heritage Area designation, thanks to the Outdoor Alliance.

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still has not resolved basic education funding.

“Because the Legislature hasn’t completed its work, we don’t know what could be covered by the local levy, we don’t know the size of the local levy, we don’t know what our Schools Foundation could fund,” Plano said. “We’re very premature and trying to answer all those questions.”

Board member Adair Dingle said while it would be fabulous to have world languages in Mercer Island Schools, her greatest concern was where the money would come from.

“I don’t know how we could move forward substantially with the world language program unless we had a better idea of what the finances would be,” she said.

Plano noted he has to change bell times within the district, even if high school start times didn’t change and even if a world language program wasn’t added, because of a schedule anomaly on early-release Wednesdays.

“I see the decision on early release day connected to anything I do with elementary bell times,” Plano said. “It all depends on the variable called ‘high school start time,’ and my timeline on this initiative is the end of the calendar year.”

The High School StartTime Committee, Mercer Island’s joint research committee with the Bellevue School District, recommended to the School Board earlier this month that no changes be made to current high school bell times after conducting six months of community outreach.

A survey of more than

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015 | Page 7 1,200 respondents taken by the committee showed more than half of those surveyed opposed to moving back start times to 8:30 a.m. for the 2016-17 school year.

A total of 44 percent of respondents answered they were strongly opposed, while eight percent said they were somewhat opposed.

Feedback was particularly negative from those involved with the band and orchestra programs, as well as among faculty members regarding the impact of students leaving school early for athletics.

But board members Dingle and Dave Myerson pushed the issue, citing the growing amount of evidence supporting the value of later high school start times to students.

In Bellevue, the committee recommended that the district move the high school start time to 8:30

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“I don’t think we can move [start times] unless Bellevue moves to 8:30,” board member Ralph Jorgenson commented. “Otherwise, I just don’t see it happening in terms of athletics and in terms of the public interest.”

Plano said the district would have a little bit of time to see what happens in the legislative session before he would need a decision, at the latest, by this winter.

The board agreed to revisit world languages and start times at a later date, when board members would have a better idea of what to expect from the Legislature, or possibly after more information was provided regarding high school start times.

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Cindy Verschueren 206.909.4523 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/73341

Pending

Mountain Retreat $1,150,000

45609 SE Edgewick Rd, North Bend. NW meets Classic Contemporary for a stylish, unique blend of finishes in this 3BR/3.75BA mountain retreat. Set on 2.19 picturesque acres w/Mtn. views & the whisper of Boxley Creek.

3rd level w/2nd Kitchen & ¾ Bath.

Shawn Elings 425.829.5622 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/1111

3630 Gallagher Hill Rd. 4BR/2.5BA home w/gorgeous hdwds throughout first floor, soaring ceilings in formal living & dining rms, open kitchen & family rm. Main floor bonus room, oversized den, & enormous garage.

Get out of your car & into this home!

Lou or Lori 206.949.5674 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/66972

High Bridge Estate

$995,000

16405 208th Place SE, Monroe. Perfectly situated 4BR/3BA Country Estate w/sweeping views across the valley to the Cascades.

Stunning living areas, gorgeous outdoor settings including Koi pond, 6 car garage & more make this home a Must See! 206.232.8600 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com

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Pending

Elegant Craftsman

$829,000

4807 50th Ave S, Seattle. Elegant Seward Park Craftsman! This 4BR/2.5BA 3106 sq.ft. home has exquisite finishes throughout. Spacious master has inside/outside deck fireplace, views & walk-in closet. Sunny flat back yard & garden.

Tony Salvata 206.915.8672 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/13451

New on Market!

$778,000

8244 SE 36th St. Nice 3BR/1.75BA north end rambler w/ large level lot on a quiet non-thru street. Open kitchen & spacious family rm w/ fp. Expansive yard w/ patio area for entertaining.

Easy commute.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/84402

Heart of Ravenna

$530,000

New on Market!

7543 25th Ave NE, Seattle. Classic 1924 American Bungalow in the heart of Ravenna. This 3BR/1.75BA home, across from Waldo Dahl Playfield, has a remodeled kitchen w/stainless appliances, 2 wood-burning fp, full non-conforming apt downstairs w/ full kitchen & lg family rm. Lovley backyard, garden, front porch & more!

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1021 N 29th St, Renton. Great lower Kennydale home w/ attached garage. This charming one level, 3BD/2BA home has lg fenced backyard & is close to the lake park, shopping, school & bus lines. New roof, carpet, paint & flooring. Move in Ready! Welcome Home!

Helen Hitchcock 206.856.7007 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/42348

7930 SE 34th St #313. Live comfortably in a quiet, convenient 2BD/1.5BA downtown condo. Oak cabinets in kitchen & washer/dryer in unit. Close to shopping, parks and area amenities. Park-like entry to complex across from Mercerdale Park.

Dieter Kaetel 206.427.0863 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/60912

Pending

Near Mercerdale Park

$365,000

7930 SE 34th St. #309. This 2BR/1.5BA condo has plenty of space & has lots of daylight.

Mecerdale Park is right across the street. Here’s the opportunity to live close to shopping, restaurants, I-90 & a beautiful park.

Petra H. Walker 206.715.5677 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/ 78373

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Gloria Wolfe 425.922.7675 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/37960

Daryl Summers 206.697.0162 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/64085

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Claudia Allard

Mark Eskridge

Sandra Levin

Millie Su

Mark Anderson

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Frank Ceteznik

Craig Hagstrom

Julie Mermelstein

Daryl Summers

2500 81st Ave SE Unit 102. North end 2BR/1BA unit with your own yard & patio. Deeded storage & covered parking.

Conveniently located near the town center’s vibrant collection of stores, restaurants & parks.

2623 E Phinney Bay Dr, Bremerton. Bring your ideas & imagination! Enjoy 75ft. of waterfront w/ Phinney Bay vistas-Olympic Mtn views, the Bremerton Yacht Club-and plenty of space to garden & grow. 16,117 sq.ft. Lot.

Helen Hitchcock

Brad Noe

Huy Tat

Debbie Constantine

Cindy Verschueren

Mark Anderson 206.931.9807 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/61987

Tim Conway

Lori Holden

Andrea Pirzio-Biroli

7 Harrison St. Unit 26, Seattle. Beautiful turn of the century, classic brick building in the heart of lower Queen Anne. Peaceful, 3rd floor unit w/ wood floors in living room & entry as well as new flooring in the kitchen & bath. Ideal location & priced to sell NOW!

Dieter Kaetel

Jimmy Pliego

Petra Walker

Martin Weiss

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Mount Baker crews compete at U.S. Rowing national championships

By Charlie Peterson

Special to the Reporter

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The Mount Baker Crew girls varsity eight competes in the grand final at the national championships on June 14. From left: Isabelle Gahard, Margaret Seaton, Anika Christofferson, Gretchen Peterson, Bella Green, Sophie Boyd-Fliegel, Emma Jane Gardiner, Charlotte Lepp and Emma Vagen.

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Over the weekend of June 12-14, seven MIHS students traveled to Sarasota, Fla. to compete for Mount Baker Crew at the US Rowing Youth National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.

In the girls’ Varsity Eight event, graduating Islander senior oarswomen Anika Christofferson, Margaret Seaton, and Gretchen Peterson were joined by junior oar Charlotte Lepp and sophomore coxswain

Izzy Gahard in a powerful showing, winning fifth place nationally.

In the boys’ Lightweight Four with coxswain event, MIHS graduating seniors Jason Campbell and Michael Chanen helped power their boat to 13th place nationally, winning the “C” final race.

Both boats began their quest in tough qualification heats on Friday and Saturday. Only winners of these heats could advance automatically to the semifinals races, giving those

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crews an enormous advantage in the hot, muggy conditions with heat indices well over 100 degrees.

As neither Baker crew was able to win its initial heat, both had to regroup and race the same day in a second qualifying heat, or repechage, to continue chasing their medal dreams.

After winning their repechage Saturday evening, the Baker girls’ Eight rowed the best race of their weekend in the semifinal Sunday

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Matt Boyd delivers the first pitch of his MLB debut for the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, June 27 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Mercer Island native Matt Boyd made his major league debut on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays, taking on the Texas Rangers Saturday, June 27 at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Promoted from Triple-A Buffalo, the 24-year-old left-hander registered a loss in the 4-0 Texas victory.

Though Boyd gave up three home runs in the loss, he struck out his first two batters and became the second Toronto starter ever to strike out the first two hitters he faced in the majors.

Boyd went on to pitch 6 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs and nine hits while striking out seven.

Boyd’s family was in attendance, flying out for his major league debut. A sixth-round draft pick in 2013, Boyd grew up on Mercer Island.

He graduated from Eastside Catholic High School and played collegiately at Oregon State University.

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New coach takes over MI girls hoops program

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Dad and daughters to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

By Katie Metzger

kmetzger@mi-reporter.com

Walter Boos and his three daughters will travel to Tanzania on July 23 to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

At 19,341 feet above sea level, it is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

But Boos said they wanted to find a way to make their adventure “more than just about us.” They are raising money through a razoo.com crowd funding campaign to support St. Ignatius School, a Jesuit K-12 school in Kigali, Rwanda destroyed during the 1994 genocide.

The school will have a celebration on July 31, which is when the Boos clan—“Wally,” Rosemarie, Bronwyn and Grace, plus family friend Aaron Thornburg—plans to reach the summit. They are hoping to raise $50,000 to build

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Gillian d’Hondt, above, hopes to use her 20 years of basketball experience to help the Islanders get back to the state tournament. rowing. She played basketball at Bishop Blanchet High School, making the state tournament every year of her high school career. d’Hondt went on to be a four-year starter at the University of the Pacific before playing professionally overseas. She won a national championship in Germany and was a member of the England Women’s National Basketball team in 2006.

The new Islander coach

has already begun instituting a few changes, implementing pressure defense and a triangle offense, which she learned playing under University of the Pacific coach Sherri Murrell.

“It allows girls to play basketball and read the defense and play free,” d’Hondt said of the triangle. “I like them to be able to have spacing and to play together.”

A variation of the

a high school classroom.

Boos said that he and his family aren't really into hiking and “certainly aren't mountain climbers,”but thought it would be a fun to do together.

“It's a high altitude hike, not like Mount Rainier where you’re climbing over snow and ice,” he said.

Boos said he also has three sons, who are older, but his daughters are the ones who agreed to join the adventure.

Boos’ wife will join her husband and daughters after the climb and after visiting the school. She works at Seattle University, where a colleague her about

morning. Needing to place in the top three to advance as one of six boats to the Grand Final that afternoon, they sprinted at an amazing 44 strokes per minute to squeeze out third place by only a few feet over the 2000-meter course. They also posted the third fastest time of the day to that point, covering the course in 6 minutes, 47 seconds, only 4 seconds behind undefeated, and eventual national champion Saugatuck (Connecticut).

The boys’ Four rowed valiantly in their heat and repechage, but came up just short, and had to settle for racing in the C Final on Sunday afternoon.

In the Grand Final, the Baker girls rowed a strong and determined race, but it was apparent from the start that three tough races in the prior 36 hours had taken too great a toll. While covering the course in 6:49, the four crews finishing ahead of them had avoided the repechage heats the day before, and seemingly therefore found another gear, with Saugatuck blistering the course to win in 6:34.

In their ultimate race of the year, the boys’ Four showed speed and mettle by winning the C Final in a time of 6:54. That win resulted in a 13th place national finish for the crew.

Several of the Islander seniors look forward to rowing for Division I college crews next year, with Seaton and Christoffersen heading to Stanford University, and Peterson to Brown University.

offense made notable by former NBA head coach Phil Jackson, d’Hondt acknowledged the triangle isn’t a common scheme to see these days among prep teams.

“That’s what’s exciting, it’s hard to scout,” d’Hondt said. “It’s not like you can say, ‘we’re going to switch on this every time.’ The girls are learning how to read the defense… there’s just so many ways we can adjust to the defense.” d’Hondt admitted her team will need some time and reps with the new offense to get used to their new coach’s style.

“What I learned from Sherri Murrell was to really coach everyone differently, motivate them all differently, get to know them and figure out what makes them tick because you can’t discipline or coach everybody the same way,” she said. “I think once they all buy into it and they all find this chemistry and trust each other, they’ll be unstoppable.”

The girls basketball program will host a basketball clinic for 4th-8th grade girls July 21 and 23 at Mercer Island High School. For more, visit migb.org.

The Grace Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization building Jesuit schools in Rwanda.

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When Gillian d’Hondt discusses her new gig as coach of Mercer Island’s girls basketball team, she’s not bashful about her lofty expectations for the program going forward.

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“Using all of what I’ve learned as a player and being able to give that back to the girls, that’s my passion.”

With over 20 years of playing experience, d’Hondt will try to pass her knowledge on to an Islander squad looking to make it back to the state tournament next winter.

She officially took the helm as varsity head coach June 1, and has already coached the Islanders in a few summer tournaments.

Taking over for the departing Kaela Yuen, d’Hondt previously was an assistant coach with Northwest University and joined the Mercer Island program last year, coaching the seventh grade girls select team. d’Hondt grew up in the Seattle area. Her father, Walter, was a Canadian Olympic gold medalist in

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n 1980, an African American woman sat on an old dilapidated couch, shaking, as tears flooded her eyes.

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Sometime later, she heard the sound of the front door slamming.

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I was that woman, and you too can make a difference in your own life, as well as others. We all have a responsibility to take action to end violence, so that no one has to suffer the pain of abuse ever again.

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SUBMISSIONS: The Reporter welcomes calendar items for nonprofit groups and community events. Please email your Island event notices to jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com. Items should be submitted by noon on the Thursday the week before publication. Items are included on a spaceavailable basis. CALENDAR ONLINE: Post activities or events online with our calendar feature at www.mi-reporter.com. Events may be directly added to the calendar on our home page. Click on the “Calendar” link under Community.

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ness English, contact Daniel Hsu at zapato.d@gmail.com.

PROBUS CLUB OF MERCER ISLAND MEETING: 1:30 p.m.,

SUNDAY | 5

Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Social hour at 1:30 PM and program at 2:00 PM. Ron Dickinson, who was the MI City attorney for 21 years and served 15 years as Administrative Law Judge, will discuss Social Security issues of interest to us all. Bring a friend. For more, contact Jim Marich at 206-232-4019.

THURSDAY | 2 FOREST STEWARDSHIP EVENT:

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pioneer Park. Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Forest Stewardship Opportunities.

Meet at the corner of 84th Ave S.E. & S.E. 68th St. Register for today’s event at www.earthcorps.org.

FRIDAY | 3 RSVP DEADLINE: Mercer Island Sister City Association’s Welcome Potluck Dinner honoring visitors from Mercer Island’s Sister City, Thonon-les-Bains, France.

Visit www.mercerislandsistercity.org, click on Thonon Delegation Visit, then click on Welcome Potluck in the sidebar for event details and ticket purchase.

SATURDAY | 4

BUSINESS ENGLISH CLASS: 11 a.m., Mercer Island LDS Church, 4001 Island Crest Way. Anyone who needs to use English regularly and for whom English may be a secst ond language who would Reporter like to improve his/her busi4

MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m., 7700 S.E.

32nd St. Providing local fruits and produce and artisan Washington-made products. For more, visit www. mifarmersmarket.org.

TICKET DEADLINE: Mercer Island Sister City Association’s Northwest Gourmet Dinner at Seattle Yacht Club honoring visitors from Mercer Island’s Sister City, Thonon-les-Bains, France. Visit www.mercerislandsistercity.org and click on Thonon Delegation Visit, then click on NW Gourmet Celebration Dinner in the sidebar for event details and ticket purchase.

MONDAY | 6 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., City Hall

Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Special meetings and study sessions begin at 6 p.m. For questions, contact Ali Spietz by phone at 206-275-7793.

WEDNESDAY | 8 ARTS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mercer

Island Community & Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. For questions, contact Amber Britton at amber.britton@ mercergov.org or 206-2757864.

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Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am

of the Rite Aid parking lot.

MI Masons, MI Kiwanis and MI VFW Post join together again to sell safe and sane fireworks to the Mercer Island community. This has been a long standing tradition on Mercer Island. Please stop by the booth and help support these groups in their continued service to the community. Contact Scott Anderson at secretary@mercerislandmasons. org.

MERCER ISLAND MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Monday through Friday, June 22-Sept. 4, 2630 77th Ave. S.E., Suite 106-108.

Featuring formal martial arts classes as well as art lessons and outdoor activities. Every Friday, we end the week with a big celebration and party. A great way to get an introduction to martial arts or to get a leg up on your current martial arts training.

Register at www.mercerislandmartialarts.com or call 206-230-9050.

BASEBALL POSITIVE SUMMER GAMES CAMPS: June 22-Aug.

13, King County/South Snohomish County. Baseball Positive is back to run its fast-paced and informative baseball camps for the kids ages 6-12. Drills and handson instruction are woven into the game focus of the camps. Cost is $137. For more, contact Mark Linden at marklinden20@gmail.com or visit www.diysports.com/ baseballpositive.

EXHIBITION OF MIVAL ARTISTS’ WORK: Lighthouse Gallery

at Covenant Shores, 9150 Fortuna Dr. View the wonderful art of five MIVAL artists at the Lighthouse Gallery through Aug. 1.

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EVENTS | UPCOMING ‘THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER’ OPENING NIGHT: 7 p.m.,

Friday, July 10, Rotary Park, 4350 88th Ave. S.E. (at S.E. 44th St.). Youth Theatre Northwest’s production of ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ runs July 10-July 26. Audience members are encouraged to bring a blanket, fold-up chair and a basket of delicious goodies for this unique outdoor production. Cost: $13-15. For information and tickets, please visit YouthTheatre.org.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK:

Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater, 2040 84th Featured artists are Seiko Konya, Judith Roan, Nancy Abel, Genny Rees and Ron Reeder. Free. For more, contact Nancy Axell at dnaxell@ aol.com.

CALL FOR BAKERS! MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET BERRY PIE BAKE CONTEST:

First annual Berry Pie Bake contest. All are invited to enter their favorite homemade berry pie. Cost is $5, deadline to register is Aug. 1. Contact MIFMpiebake@ gmail.com or visit www. mifarmersmarket.org.

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BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF WASHINGTON ART SHOW: June

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SUMMER CELEBRATION 2015:

July 11-12, Mercerdale Park, 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd St. The pirates from the 2007 festival return with souvenirs, games and photo opportunities.

Featuring a parade, arts and crafts, food and a children’s fun zone. Events will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday Center Gallery, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The Brain Injury Alliance of Washington, in conjunction with the Mercer Island Arts Council, is proud to present the 7th Annual BIAWA Brain Injury Art Show. A collaboration of 37 artists, all of whom have suffered a brain injury, will offer up their creative works for viewing at The Mercer Island Community and Events Center. The art will remain available for viewing during regular viewing hours at The Mercer Island Community and Event Center Gallery. Cost is free.

All are welcome. For more, contact Emily Taibl at 206228-8611 or emilytaibl@ comcast.net.

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at Mercerdale Park and Town Center, and will culminate in a fireworks extravaganza at 7 p.m. at Luther Burbank Park. The festival will continue from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. For more, visit www.mercergov.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS JUNIOR ART SHOW: The 41st annual

Junior Art Show is July 11 and 12. Submit your art for cash awards and prizes.

The show is open to all Mercer Island residents in grades K-12, and includes categories for painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and crafts. Cost is $3. Find more information on the application at www.mival.org or contact Kendall Taylor at dkkwtaylor@comcast.net.

WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND CHILDREN & FAMILIES FLYING FOOLS & DARING DREAMERS: 7 p.m., July 6,

Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Sing, dance and laugh as you hear tales of unlikely heroes from around the world. This duo weaves music, movement and audience participation into every performance.

Jump up and join in the stories! Registration not necessary, but space is limited.

LUNCH BUNCH STORY TIMES IN THE PARK: 12 p.m., July

7, Deane’s Children’s Park, 5500 Island Crest Way. Held at Deane’s Children’s Park, also knowns as the Dragon Park. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Bring your lunch to the park and enjoy stories.

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

6001 Island Crest Way 232-1711

Sunday Worship | 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship & Kids' Church 10:00am Fellowship & Bible Study 11:00am www.RedeemerLutheranMI.org

spiritual formation for all ages; includes Godly Play and nursery

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Ave. S.E. Sponsored by The Mercer Island Arts Council, Wooden O presents two Shakespeare plays with multiple performances at the Luther Burbank Park amphitheatre in July and August. ‘As You Like It’ performed July 9 & 10 at 7 p.m. and July 11 at 2 p.m. ‘Henry IV, Part One’ performed July 12 at 7 p.m.

Full schedule at www.mercergov.org.

4001 Island Crest Way

(425) 591-4590 www.mormon.org

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8501 Street 206.232.3270 8501 SESE4040 Street 206.232.3270 Top of the Hill on Island Crest Way office@htlcmi.org www.htlcmi.org office@htlcmi.org www.htlcmi.org We are a Reconciling in 3605 84th Ave SE We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation Christ congregation (206) 232-5595 | www.MIPC.org

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fter so many decades of meetings, organizing, strategizing and hoping, it’s hard to wrap our arms around the full impact of Friday’s historic decision.

It’s joyous and emotionally overwhelming to hear that SCOTUS, the Supreme Court of the United States, has affirmed, unequivocally, that we are equal under the law Louise and that our Chernin relationships and marriages will be recognized in every one of the 50 states. For many of us, it’s a day that we could never have imagined.

June 26, 2015, will be known as the day that changed the future for the LGBT community. With this recognition of our families, there is hope that future generations of parents will no longer have to worry about the safety of their children; children of LGBT parents can invite both their parents to school events and just perhaps our gay children will no longer feel so much shame and

anguish that they commit suicide.

Even with the success of Washington's Referendum 74 in 2012 and then the Supreme Court's Windsor decision in 2013; even after watching state after state refuse to uphold bans on same sex marriage, it was not a given that the U.S. Supreme Court would once and for all recognize same sex marriage as a constitutional right.

Perhaps no one could have said it better than Justice Anthony Kennedy's closing paragraph: “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were... It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek

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to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization's oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.”

Although we have achieved this significant victory, we also recognize that there are still many struggles for the LGBT community in our country, including youth homelessness, care of our seniors, equal access and respect for our trans community, and employment nondiscrimination and religious exemptions laws. GSBA will continue to work until equality is achieved for all, which has been our focus since our founding in 1981.

But, for now, this is a day to celebrate!

Equality is good business.

It was in 1981, and it still is in 2015.

Louise Chernin is the President & CEO of the Greater Seattle Business Association.

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know of two ways if you don’t have an audio port. Many companies make Bluetooth transmitters that plug into your cigarette lighter, er, power port to link your cell phone to your car radio. You tune to a setting on your car radio recommended by the gadget, “pair” your phone with the car radio, and you’re listening to Internet programming on your car radio. I’ve seen devices like these priced as low as $19 on Amazon.

I went a different direction. I had a TranzIt Blu HF Bluetooth system installed in my car at Best Buy for around $200. It’s pricier, but it’s worth every cent to me for its audio quality and unobtrusiveness inside the car. I turn on my engine, and voilà, the cell phone-tocar radio is DONE. It also includes a small unobtrusive mic near my sun visor that lets me talk hands free on my cell phone.

My advice? Try a low-cost Bluetooth-based car/smartphone connector for starters such as the GOgroove FlexSmart X3. If you like it... well, you know what to do.

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CIRCULATION MANAGER Issaquah/Sammamish/ Snoqualmie Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Circulation Manager. Position will be based out of the Bellevue office. The primary duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service.

Po s i t i o n r e q u i r e s t h e ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to deliver newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carr iers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must p o s s e s s r e l i a bl e , i n sured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match). If you are interested in joining the team at the Issaquah/Sammamish Repor ter and the Valley Record, email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@ soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: CMISS in the subject line.

EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the weekly publication on beautiful Va s h o n I s l a n d , T h e Vashon Island Beachcomber, in Washington State. This is not an entry-level position. Island residence is required.

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs, possesses excellent writing and verbal skills, experience editing reporters’ copy and other submitted materials and be proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDesign. Must represent the newspaper in the community and know the value and have experience with social media. Must lead, motivate, and mentor a small staff.

We offer a competitive compensation and benef i t s p a ck a g e t h a t i n cludes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and a 401K with an employer match. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: EDVAS in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is the largest community news organization in Washington State and an Equal Oppor tunity Employer.

Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com REPORTER The award-winning newspaper Whidbey News-Times is seeking an energetic, detailedoriented reporter to write articles and features. Experience in photography and Adobe InDesign p r e fe r r e d . A p p l i c a n t s must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Whidbey Island, WA. This is a fulltime position, 32 hours per week that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays.

EOE . No calls please.

Send resume with cover letter, three or more nonreturnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARWNT Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd W, Main Unit Everett, WA 98204

EXECUTIVE EDITOR T h e Pe n i n s u l a D a i l y News in Por t Angeles, Wash., a six-day morning newspaper and 24/7 online news operation serving the beautiful two-county North Olympic Peninsula, seeks a w e b - s a v v y exe c u t i ve editor with excellent writing, editing and pagination skills and proven m a n a g e m e n t ex p e r i ence. Reporting to the publisher, this is the No. 1 position in our newsroom. The executive editor provides day-today newsroom leadership, overseeing online n ew s c ove ra g e w h i l e spearheading the publication of our print newspaper and overseeing all its sections and special supplements.

Particularly important on the print side are firstrate InDesign skills.

T h e exe c u t i ve e d i t o r also oversees our website (avg 1.2 million page views monthly), Facebook pages and Twitter account and helps deve l o p a n d i m p l e m e n t strategies to grow the PDN’s social media, mobile and video audiences. The right candidate can identify major news and trends pertinent to our print and online readers, edit a story on deadline and help coach repor ters into tur ning their ideas into top-flight reads — and also has the ability to quickly fix a we b s i t e p r o bl e m a n d edit an occasional video or podcast.

Affordable Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic National Park and Victoria, British Columbia, gets half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to enjoy Seattle as well as our rain forests, great fishing and other outdoors activities and pleasant lifestyle. ?Port Angel?es just finished second in Outside magazine’s 2015 “Best Town Ever” online contest, beating out Santa Barbara, Calif., Flagstaff, Ariz., Bar Harbor, Maine, and two western cities.

We a r e a m e m b e r o f Sound Publishing Inc., the largest community media organization in Washington state, and o f fe r a f u l l r a n g e o f fringe benefits. To apply, please e-mail to hr@soundpublishing.com (1) a resume including at least three professional references; (2) at least three relevant work samples (or a link to them); (3) a cover letter addressing the specific job requirements we’ve outlined. Please also include your salar y requirements.

PAGINATOR Peninsula Daily News, a six-day morning newspaper serving the beautiful North Olympic Peninsula of Washington, has a full-time opening on its design/copy desk in Port Angeles. The successful c a n d i d a t e mu s t h ave demonstrated and creative layout/pagination skills using the Adobe Suite, copy editing experience, good grammar and syntax skills, be AP style-savvy, know current events, write accurate and catchy headlines and possess sharp InDesign skills (we have a Macintosh-based computer system). Daily newspaper experience preferred; will consider a t o p - d rawe r c a n d i d a t e from a weekly newspaper looking to move to a daily. The design/copy editor will produce pages and put together sections. The shift is daytime Sundays through T h u r s d ay s . T h e s u c cessful candidate also will post stories on the PDN’s website as well as have Facebook and Twitter responsibilities.

Affordable Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic National Park and Victoria, British Columbia, gets half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to enjoy Seattle as well as our rain forests, great fishing and other outdoors activities and pleasant lifestyle. Por t Angeles just finished second in a national magazine’s “Best Town Ever” contest after beating out all four other We s t e r n c i t i e s i n t h e contest. Peninsula Daily News publishes two zoned a.m. editions in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Pay commensurate with experience; full benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation with immediate eligibility and sick pay. Finalists may be invited to a tryout; preference given to candidates from the Northwest and We s t C o a s t . P l e a s e send cover letter, resume and clips of pages (PDFs are acceptable) with at least three professional references to hr@soundpublishing.com

REPORTER The Snoqualmie Valley Record, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a general assignment reporter with a minimum of 1-2 years writing experience and photography skills. This position is based out of the Nor th Bend office.

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8798 North Mercer Way is a jawdropper. There’s a temptation to name waterfront estates, but sometimes grandeur simply speaks for itself. 8798 North Mercer Way is one of those. 8798 needs no name.

From the moment you turn down the drive you know you're on the way to something special. Recently reconstructed by master builder, Gallagher Construction, 8798 sits on 2/3 acre with 100' plus of low bank waterfront on the coveted northern shore of Mercer Island.

The home offers seven bedrooms and ten separate bathrooms with expansive northern views throughout the house.

The premium finishes, outstanding designs, and attention to detail are dazzling. Calling the kitchen a “chef’s kitchen” would be slanderous — this is a kitchen fit for a king. And a queen.

8798 has two kitchens, five fireplaces, two deluxe wet bars, grand entertaining rooms with vaulted and soaring ceilings, a 2000 plus bottle wine cellar, shop, sauna, art studio or gym, and a four car garage with a huge bonus room above (plumbed for another kitchen or bar or a bunch of extra ice-makers and wine fridges).

The 175’ dock allows for deep-water moorage because a house like this needs a big boat. What’s more, there’s a beach. A fire pit. A lush, green lawn. An outdoor grilling station. And yes, there’s a custom pool with attached, built-in, spa -style hot tub.

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Is 8798 grand? No, it’s not just grand -it's ridiculously grand. So if you insist on naming this estate, we at Gottesman Chapin would suggest that you call it

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