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Summers run smoothly with seasonal staff; many grew up on Island

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This summer, Mercer Island’s Parks and Recreation Department is home to young professionals who are making play their work.

The warm season is the department’s busiest, and many seasonal staff are hired, from lifeguards to camp counselors. Overseeing the activities and programs are college students or recent graduates, many looking for a future in parks and recreation management. They are managing the beaches, running the sports and day camps and

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making sure Summer Celebration! and other events run smoothly.

“We have hundreds of kids that participate in [summer] activities, as well as hundreds of more park users, and it is important for us to recruit, hire, train and supervise seasonal staff to provide the best experience we can for the participants and the staff,” said Recreation Superintendent Diane Mortenson.

The department hires 30 seasonal employees and a number of maintenance staff for the parks, trails and open spaces over the summer months.

Assistant Recreation Coordinator Morgan McCarthy is a seasoned veteran of Island summers. She was a counselor in training (CIT) at age 14 and has

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been back every summer since.

This year, her 10th with the city, her job is to lead staff trainings, supervise camps and help out with programs like Mostly Music in the Park and Adventure Playground.

“It’s the perfect summer job,” she said. “There’s nothing better than being at camp.”

Throughout the rest of the year, McCarthy works as a special education teacher for first through fifth graders at Bennett Elementary School in Bellevue.

McCarthy said she’s been impressed with the creativity of both the kids and counselors. Last week, day campers put on a talent show. This week, Mini Mercer campers are playing “foot golf ” — golf played with a soccer ball.

Adventure Playground has had a record number of attendees creating “build-it-yourself play zones” forest of Deane’s Children’s Park.

Recreation Coordinator Katie Herzog said it’s “a huge help” to have responsible and reliable sum-

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Crowds of swimmers and their families turned out for the Midlakes junior girls preliminaries Wednesday, July 22 at Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club. See page 12 for the Midlakes tournament results.

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After looking at results from a community survey and recent crime data, Mercer Island’s city staff and Police Department (MIPD) are starting a “Lock It or Lose It” campaign to encourage residents to lock doors and windows before leaving their homes.

The MIPD, seeking to reduce the number of residential burglaries on the Island, first wanted to understand the motivators for, and barriers to, this simple behavior.

A nine-question, online citizen survey was conducted, and about 600 Islanders responded. The survey results, along with the past five

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The Washington State Department of Transportation will close all lanes of I-90 across Lake Washington to accommodate air show practices and performances for four days beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 30.

I-90 will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, eastbound and westbound, both mainline and express lanes, between Seattle and Island Crest Way on the following dates and times: • Thursday, July 30: Two closures 9:45 a.m.-noon & 1:152:40 p.m. (Practice) • Friday, July 31: 11:50 a.m.2:40 p.m. (Practice) • Saturday, Aug. 1: 11:50 a.m.2:40 p.m. (Full show) • Sunday, Aug. 2: 11:50 a.m.2:40 p.m. (Full show) I-90 east of Mercer Island will not be closed during the performance, although drivers should be prepared for heavy traffic.

For more information about the bridge closures, visit www. mercergov.org/seafair.

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City briefs New Town Center consultant While keeping urban design consultant Seth Harry on retainer for the continuation of the Town Center visioning work, the city has decided to hire a new community engagement specialist.

Karen Reed, a Seattlebased communications professional, is taking time during the visioning hiatus to get caught up on the project and “looking at ways to make the process better,” said Development Services Group (DSG) Director Scott Greenberg.

An interim report on the Town Center process will be published on July 31, Greenberg said.

The work, which started last year, centered around updating the development code written in 1994 and gathering public input about what the Town Center should look like over the next 20 years.

Island Crest Way roadwork update In the spring, the city began its 2015 Water System Capital Improvement Project to upgrade parts of

the potable water supply.

In June, work extended to locations along Island Crest Way (ICW), at times causing traffic impacts.

By early September, contractors should be finished with planned ICW work, as well an extra, unplanned component: the addition of 850 feet of water main between S.E. 42nd and S.E. 44th Streets, due to access problems with current deeply-buried piping.

Each afternoon, a temporary road patch is placed to allow uninterrupted evening driving. These rougher patches will be replaced with permanent asphalt patches in September.

For information regarding this project, contact project manager Rona Lin at 206-275-7806.

Sidewalk, utility work on S.E. 40th The city’s customary summer roadway paving and improvement is underway, and work is currently centered on S.E. 40th Street between Island Crest Way and 78th Avenue S.E., installing new curbs and sidewalks, and storm drainage, prior to late-August repaving.

For more, contact Street Engineer Clint Morris at 206-275-7807.

City earns workplace recycling award For the second year in a row, the city operations of Mercer Island were named to King County’s annual list of workplaces with exemplary waste prevention and recycling programs.

Each spring, employers in King County (outside of the City of Seattle) are invited to apply for recognition as a Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling.

The 2015 list spans a wide array of employers, from education to transportation to local government, that have shown exceptional commitment to recycling and reducing the amount of waste their company sends to the landfill.

SPU issues water level advisory Historic low river levels – combined with recordsetting hot and dry weather that have significantly increased the demand for water – have led Everett, Seattle and Tacoma to

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Natalya Ageyeva and her daughter perform at the public piano in Mercerdale Park on July 22. The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) is sponsoring a free lunchtime concert series at the piano every Wednesday, starting at noon. Ageyeva, an Islander, founded the Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle and serves as its artistic director. implement the first stage of their water shortage response plans, according to a Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) press release.

The three cities are activating their plans as a precautionary measure, and joined together to ensure that the region is ready for a potential water shortage.

“We are asking customers to carefully manage their water use and make sure they are not wasting water,” the release states.

Mercer Island communications and sustainability manager Ross Freeman said there will be “no action planned from the city right now,” but he will be retrans-

mitting SPU’s message and echoing their suggested advisory measures in the city’s usual channels.

“Of course, if it escalates to ‘voluntary,’ we will push a little harder,” Freeman said.

For advisory measures and more information, go to www.seattle.gov/util.

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Business briefs Roberto’s is sold, will add delivery An Island mainstay has sold again.

Roberto’s was opened in 1974 by Bob Rom and his sister Betty. They owned and operated Roberto’s at its current location until 1988. Kris Robbins, then an employee of original owner Bob Rom’s for nine years, bought the restaurant in 1988.

She and her husband John operated the restaurant with occasional help from their daughter Sarah. After 27 years, Kris has passed the baton to Jish and Dolly Nath in the summer of 2015.

Roberto’s remains the same hometown pizzeria and pasta house known for serving quality pizza and pasta in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. It started delivery services on July 1.

“We make all our own dough and sauces in house daily from old family recipes and take pride in the quality of our foods. Pizzas are baked in a traditional brick oven and we are known for our Lasagna and fresh salad dressings that we also make in house,” according to the

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To continue the stories and traditions at Roberto's, the new owners are asking customers to bring in old photos to create a timeline on the wall of the restaurant.

Roberto’s is located at 7605 S.E. 27th St.

Mountains Plus closing Island store Following a warehouse sale on May 30-31, Erik Viafore announced that Mountains Plus, at 2448 76th Ave. S.E., is closing its doors.

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear opened in 1995. It was one of the first online gear stores.

For more on Mountains Plus, see www.mpgear.com.

Veloce Velo owners moving on Mercer Island bike shop Veloce Velo notified customers on July 20 that it would be closing with the ending of its lease at 2750 77th Ave S.E. “Over the past few years

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we have found it increasingly difficult to balance the shop with our family life and careers, and we simply haven’t had the time or energy to run the shop at a level that we’d otherwise like to,” owners Graham and Nindy Hunter wrote on the Veloce Velo website.

The shop was very involved in the community, supporting social causes like Cycle the WAVE, Pedal Against Trafficking Humans, Obliteride, Tour for the Cure and Livestrong.

The final day of business sale was July 25.

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2015 property assessments mailed last week On July 23, the office of the King County Assessor, Lloyd Hara, mailed the 2015 property valuation notices for Area 34 – Mercer Island.

Residential properties on the Island increased an average of 8.4 percent.

The office also launched LocalScape, a new interactive online app, that property owners can use to track area and individual property value changes online.

The app also includes a rich landscape of other data.

Visit http://localscape. com for more information.

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Each spring, the City of Mercer Island’s Youth and Family Services Department awards the Flash Family Inspirational Award (FFIA) to honor a Mercer Island senior adult (55 and older) who exemplifies the spirit of good sportsmanship and/ or community leadership, and who possesses an optimistic attitude and friendly demeanor while acting as a role model to others.

This year, the 2015 FFIA award honors Island resident Karen Beck, a group fitness instruc-

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More than 70 percent of riders said they had not been directly affected by those service reductions.

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e don’t think a lot about not having enough water in Western Washington — we usually have too much. When we see photos of dry lake beds in California, we shrug, secure in the knowledge that abundant water is one more way we are superior to the ‘golden’ state.

But this year, along with most of the West, water is in short supply in our state and in the Puget Sound region.

As a result, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has declared a water advisory for its service areas. Yet looking at the utility’s data regarding its low reservoirs and skinny snowpack, it looks more like an imminent disaster.

We are heavily dependent upon the amount of snowpack in the mountains — a natural phenomenon that essentially serves as a mountain-top water storage system.

That source, along with a series of reservoirs carefully managed to protect fish, crops and a growing population, is usually more than adequate.

But things have changed.

The advisory declaration should read: stop watering the grass; do not wash your car in the driveway; hold off on washing dishes or laundry unless absolutely necessary. Showers should be not longer than three minutes, max.

Even with these admonishments, the amount of savings achieved by each household must be multiplied by thousands to be effective. Besides Mercer Island, SPU supplies water to approximately 1.3 million people in a dozen- plus communities in King County.

In addition to Seattle, those communities include: Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Sammamish and Renton in an area that stretches from the King County boundary at Woodinville to the unincorporated areas to the south and east, to the foothills of the Cascades.

What we can learn from California as it urges its residents to take out lawns — is that watering the grass is a waste of money and resources. We say just “let it go,” this year.

‘SPU declares a water advisory why not — conserve now or else?’

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015 | PAGE 5 leave the Island for something found in Factoria or Rainier kills me each time I have to do it.

Speaking of development, I like the idea of expanding the Park and Ride lot. Several hundred more car spots are needed as the light rail enters the The city is in the process of drafting Island. A free community bus should the Town Center Vision. I hear a lot circle the Island and run nonstop. from a vocal minority they want to Make it easy - to take the rail to the limit development in the Downtown Island and get to your house should core. However, I disagree. not be more then eight blocks of walkDear City Council, please zone for ing.

80+ story buildings, dense high rises Develop, develop, develop, develop! in the downtown core. Please expand I would like to encourage people to the core several visit the Island and visit our blocks. This would downtown merchants. bring a refreshing I would also like to see burst of energy to zoning exceptions on the Send your letters to: the city. The loud waterfront for restaurants. editor@mi-reporter.com. minority is paying This could be such a better Keep it brief, courteous, for booths at Mercer community if we embrace and sign your name.

Island street fairs development. Look at how and shouting their great the Roanoke Inn is! message about stopping development. This adds so much to the neighborThat is alarming because the silent hood where I live. Zoning shouldn’t be majority wants new shops, new jobs, thousands of houses back to back with new restaurants, new housing, and homogeneous structure. Create pocknew grocery stores. We can’t support ets of commerce and the community certain types of companies like movie will embrace it. theaters because the community is Jay Westerdal already too small. Leaving the Island is mandatory right now because we don’t support the community and the business district can’t support us without more development.

From old-timer to newly arrived, I want a bigger, more robust community! I like community. The loud Mercer Island citizens like their parks hermits on the Island are scaring and want them to stay open and green. people with their speeches of lifeless Concerned citizens were effective in concrete canyons. Frankly, I think the keeping the Mercerdale Park that way, hermits should move to the forest and when in the past, the city planned to be happy living alone. Our community site a fire station or a city hall there.

Over time, Mercerdale changed, to needs resources and development to make the city more liveable. Having to be sure. The skateboard facility was

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added. Well-used now, which benefits youth. Toilets were provided adjacent to the discontinued recycle center. That was a convenience for the Farmers Market. The northeast corner was paved and stairs were added.

Good for walk-on access.

The recycle center was discontinued because it was not cost-effective, it is said. But, didn’t students run the center as civic duty? Were the large tubs no longer useful? Is being green now too costly?

For whatever reason it was discontinued, the recycle center space is now a focus of proposed Mercerdale change. And if you look you will see a Bicentennial Park sign, just at the foot of the now barricaded trail that did lead westward up the hill to further access to the park.

Perhaps the most onerous sign of change is the declaration by the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) as its site in Mercerdale park. A done deal. Not a proposal, if you believe the sign. Not without city council preparation, if council request to staff for info to facilitate the deal is understood.

But more importantly, not without citizen involvement, it is hoped.

Understand, we all would benefit culturally and prestigiously from the many facilities bundled by MICA. But think of the scope of it: practice rooms for piano, mini-halls for chamber music, artists’ studios, a Benaroyastyle food court, an open-air Tinker bell performance with folding chairs on park grass for audience (pave it over), a 300-seat theater that just might be big enough for Swan Lake, but is too big for Mercerdale.

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What is your favorite place to watch the Blue Angels during Seafair?

“My favorite place would be on a boat, on the log boom.”

STEPHEN SHOUP Carpenter Bothell

“On a boat, probably near the I-90 bridge. I’ve watched it there every year since I was little.”

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County Council votes to place $58 million ‘Best Starts for Kids’ initiative on November ballot

WSU Spring 2015 graduates Six Islanders graduated from Washington State University in Spring 2015 They are: • Kelly Riley Crandall, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude; • Marion Ellison Fischer, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; • Erin Louise McKiernan,

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Cost to average homeowner is $1 a week

• Jonathan David Ross, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; • Robert Lamar Sanders, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering;

On July 22, the Metropolitan King County Council voted 8 to 1 to place the Best Starts for Kids initiative on the Nov. 3, 2015.

The proposed six-year

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levy would provide funding for prevention and early intervention programs designed to increase the number of King County children and youth who reach adulthood healthy and ready to contribute to the region’s prosperity, a press release said.

“We have the means, the shared commitment, and now the opportunity

to put every child in King County on a path toward lifelong success,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.

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by Councilmembers, voters will have the option to invest earlier in the development of our children and youth, when we have the greatest chance to help them reach their full poten-

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“Best Starts for Kids is how we will transform the way we invest in our next generation, to finally provide the upstream solutions that prevent negative outcomes such as mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and incarceration,” he continued.

The cost to an average homeowner is about $1 each week.

“By making the latest research and tools available to every parent and caregiver in our community, we will be able to produce the talented, creative and motivated workforce we need to remain a prosperous region,” Constantine said.

The proposed levy rate is 14 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Half of the funding would go toward early childhood development—birth through age 5—followed by early intervention as problems such as depression, and chemical dependency occur during teenage years.

It would also support community-based programs that are designed to create safe, healthy communities that reinforce a child’s progress.

There already are community-based programs in King County that increase the likelihood that a baby is born at a healthy weight and prevent developmental delays from becoming lifelong disabilities. However, access to those programs is limited in part because about 75 percent of the County’s General Fund is used to pay for the justice system, which includes law enforcement, courts, and jails.

Best Starts for Kids provides the funds needed to expand access to community-based programs that are proven to deliver positive outcomes or show potential. The long-term goal is to decrease demand for services needed when there is a negative outcome, such as mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence and homelessness.

Best Starts for Kids is based on research by James Heckman, a Nobel Prize-winning economics professor who found that investing earlier in a person’s development—starting with prenatal services— delivers the greatest return.

To learn more, go to the King County Council’s LEGISEARCH system at http://mkcclegisearch.kingcounty.gov and type in: 2015-0177.

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Police JULY 11

THEFT: A pickup truck was

stolen from a 65-year-old Island man at the 4200 block of 83rd Avenue S.E. COLLISION: A 22-year-old

Island woman was making a right turn out of the Farmers parking lot onto S.E. 29th Street and bumped against another parked, unoccupied car that she said was parking too close to the driveway so that its bumper was partly blocking the exit. She left a note but the vehicle left the scene by the time police arrived. They were unable to contact the registered owner.

JULY 12 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A 54-year-old Island woman’s car window was smashed at

Man sentenced for sexual assault of a minor

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A 19-year-old Mercer Island man was sentenced Friday, July 17 to 30 days in King County Jail and will serve two years of probation

the 7400 block of 81st Place S.E., causing $750 in damage. Nothing was reported missing.

JULY 13 THEFT: A 67-year-old Island man reported that a bass guitar and electronic tuner were stolen from a church at the 8500 block of S.E. 40th Street.

JULY 14 BURGLARY: A 69-year-old woman at the 8000 block of S.E. 33rd Place said someone rummaged inside her unlocked vehicle, which was parked in a secure garage at the condo building. A small satchel of keys and a pair of earbuds were taken.

THEFT: Someone stole a

55-year-old Island woman’s bike from her carport at the 7400 block of S.E. 24th Street.

THEFT: A 24-year-old Island woman stated that a necklace that was in her dresser was missing when she returned home to the 8200 block of S.E. 30th Street after a camping trip. She stated that her dog sitter had access to the home and spent the night there.

The necklace was valued at $549. The dog sitter said she didn’t have the necklace. There were no signs of forced entry and no other items were missing.

JULY 15 FORGERY: A 52-year-old

after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor in the fourth degree.

The 19-year old pleaded guilty in superior court in early July to furnishing alcohol to a minor and having sex with the then 13-yearold victim in September of 2014. He was 18 years old at the time.

According to King

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND OPEN RECORD HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application for a Zoning Text Amendment (File # ZTR15-003) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist (File # SEP15016) modifying Mercer Island City Code (MICC) Title 19 pertaining to walk-off parking in the Town Center. The open record public hearing on this request will be held on 9/2/15 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington. A public meeting in front of the City Council is anticipated to be held 9/8/15 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers. A SEPA Checklist has been completed for this proposed nonproject action as defined by WAC 197-11-704(2)(b)(ii). Initial evaluation of the proposal for probable significant adverse environmental impacts has been conducted. The City expects to issue a SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). The optional DNS process, as specified in WAC 197-11-355, is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. Written comments may be submitted on or before 8/5/15 at 5:00 PM either in person or mailed

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A 56-year-old Island man said he confronted a group of juveniles on skateboards who were riding in the middle of the street in front of his apartment complex at the 3000 block of 80th Avenue S.E. The next day he found that his car had been keyed. The car was keyed again two weeks later.

to the City of Mercer Island, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Only those persons who submit written comments or who testify at the 9/2/15 open record public hearing will become parties of record, receive the Notice of Decision and have the right to appeal. You may review the file on this matter at the City of Mercer Island, Development Services Group, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Contact Shana Restall, Principal Planner, for more information at shana.restall@mercergov.org or 206-275-7732.

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on July 29, 2015. #1373303.

To place your Legal Notice in the Mercer Island Reporter please call Linda at 253-234-3506 or e-mail legals@ reporternewspapers.com

County Court documents, Mercer Island Police were notified of the assault Sept.

18 by a Harborview Medical Center social worker, with the mother of the victim contacting a Mercer Island detective shortly after. The

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015 | PAGE 7 Bellevue woman at the MIYFS Thrift Shop reported that an employee discovered a counterfeit $100 bill while cash balancing. Police were able to trace the transaction to a specific customer using a video.

JULY 16 PROWLING: A 54-year-old Island man said his unlocked vehicle was gone through overnight at the 3200 block of Shorewood Drive.

INFORMATIONAL REPORT: At the 9500 block of S.E. 69th Street, a welfare check was turned into DOA under nonsuspicious circumstances.

FRAUD: A 60-year-old man at the 8100 block of S.E. 48th Street reported that his identity was used to open a fraudulent credit card and secure a cash loan.

FRAUD: A 47-year-old Island

man and the victim were both students at Mercer Island High School.

The man wasn't arrested until Jan. 5 of this year.

Mercer Island Detective Sergeant Jeff Magnan said an investigation that includ-

Anita Jean Clark Anita Jean Clark of Port Ludlow, WA passed away in her home, surrounded by her family on July 20, 2015. She was 79 years old.

Anita is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald S. Clark; her four children: Leslie Edgerton of Seattle, Steve Clark of Seattle, Karen Richardson of Anchorage, and Andrea Watson of Mercer Island.

She is also survived by her brother Nik Salrmela, of Tracyton, WA, and sister MaryLou Joss of San Tan Valley, Az; as well as her 11 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by one granddaughter.

Anita was born on February 18, 1936 in Bremerton, WA to Jack and Mary Salmela. During her high school years, Anita’s family moved to Seattle where she attended and graduated from Franklin High School in 1954. Anita then attended the University of Washington where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Soon after graduating, on August 8, 1958, she and Don were married. For 5 years Anita taught fifth grade in the South Central School district. In 1967, Don and Anita moved to the house they built on Mercer Island, where they lived for 46 years and raised four children. In 2012, Don and Anita moved to Port Ludlow.

For many years, Anita was secretary/treasurer of Genesee Fuel Company. She also dedicated many hours to the Ryther Child Center League where she served in many positions including Chairperson. Anita was also very active in her church, Evergreen Covenant (Mercer Island Covenant), where she served as an Elder.

An avid Mariner and Husky fan, Anita also enjoyed gardening, traveling, the symphony and theater. She was extremely proud of her four children, and she thoroughly enjoyed each one of her grandchildren. Anita will be remembered as a loving, kind, and generous person.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ryther Child Center League or Evergreen Covenant Church.

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man at the 7800 block of 89th Place S.E. reported that his name and Social Security Number were used in a fraudulent U.S. Federal income tax return.

CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION: A 58-year-old man at the 3600 block of 72nd Avenue S.E. said his phone was taken and the identity information needed to access his Verizon account was stolen.

WARRANT ARREST: A 31-yearold Seattle woman was arrested at the 9600 block of S.E. 36th Street and rebooked into SCORE Jail on Mercer Island warrants for theft in the third degree and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.

JULY 17 THEFT: A 15-year-old Island male said that his bike was stolen from the Park and Ride on North Mercer Way, for a loss of $737.

ed lab results needed to conclude before an arrest could be made.

LOCK | FROM 1 years of MIPD report data, indicate that the primary point of entry for residential burglars on Mercer Island is an unlocked door. Almost half of home burglaries annually are at homes where a door or window was left unlocked.

Building on past educational initiatives around this risk, the MIPD is developing an outreach campaign to increase the number of residents who “always lock all doors when away from home.”

The Island’s burglary rate is comparable to other nearby jurisdictions, but the MIPD believes that with citizens’ help, it can achieve the lowest burglary rate in the region.

The city will do a soft launch of the “Lock It or Lose It” campaign at National Night Out on Aug. 4. Contact Police Commander Leslie Burns at 206-275-7900 with questions.

James T. “Tom” McInnis

James T. “Tom” McInnis, 74, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 after battling a lengthy illness. Tom carried his cross in the same heroic manner that he lived his life.

Tom was born on June 19, 1941 in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, the son of the late John and Eva McInnis.

Tom’s life was a life of service to others.

After serving with the Irish Christian Brothers for 11 years, Tom worked and served in Catholic education for over 30 years. He worked as a principal at St. Monica School on Mercer Island, WA and then became the Asst. V.P. of Employee Development at Seafirst Bank in Seattle, WA. After moving to Minneapolis, in 1998, he became the first Principal of Cedarcrest Academy (now Ave Maria Academy). He retired and moved to Steubenville, in 2007. Tom was a joyful person whose life goals revolved around humble service to his family, friends, co-workers, church and community.

Surviving are his wife Susan (Kramer) McInnis, to whom he has been married for 43 years and five children, Jennifer (Bob) Hickey of Cleveland, Lisa (Brenan) Pergi, of Steubenville, Michael (Lisa) McInnis of Columbus, Teresa McInnis of Atlanta, Monica (Maximillian) Amster of Tampa,and 17 grandchildren.

Tom will also be missed by his brothers, Lou (Carole) of North Vancouver, BC, Joseph (Agnes) of Vancouver, BC and sister, Ellen Coward of London, England and many nieces and nephews.

Tom was a member of Holy Family Parish and he enjoyed serving the homeless with L.A.M.P ministries. Tom loved spending time with his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His presence brought joy and comfort to the many lives that he touched throughout the years.

Visiting hours are Friday, July 24, 2015 from 4-7pm (Rosary at 4pm) at Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, Steubenville.

A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, at Holy Family Church at 10am, Msgr. Calovini celebrant. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the James T. McInnis Scholarship Fund, Ave Maria Academy, 7000 Jewel Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55311 (763-494-5387).

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Island thief steals bikes to support drug habit

Katie Metzger/Staff Photo

On June 20, Mercer Island Police caught an alleged bike thief on the bike path in the 9000 block of North Mercer Way. The arrest was made after a phone tip from an Island resident who was at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center picking up her kids.

The witness called police to report a suspicious man who was walking by a bike

Recent Central Washington University graduate and Beach Manager Mallory Campbell makes sure swimmers are staying safe at Luther Burbank Park.

SUMMER | FROM 1

there watching was really impressed, which is good to hear,” Campbell said.

Other young professionals getting their start in the recreation field include Reality Cummings, who is getting internship credit at CWU for her work as day camp coordinator, and Grant Polhemus, director of the Mini Mercer sports camps, who is a student at East Carolina University.

McCarthy said she’ll be back next summer too, “if they’ll have me.”

“If I could do this every summer, it would be great,” she said. “Other teachers work at wineries or summer school, but my job is by far the best.”

Photo © Philip Newton

mer staff members. The fulltime Parks and Recreation employees start planning summer events months ahead of time.

“We start in the winter thinking of camp themes and field trips, but we count on the staff to bring everything to life,” Herzog said.

Herzog started as an intern, and said the city enjoys having new staff and fresh ideas every summer.

Many have backgrounds in recreation management or teaching. Beach Manager Mallory Campbell is a product of the Recreation and Tourism Program at Central

Washington University (CWU), and was the aquatic recreation manager for the City of Ellensburg.

“I like seeing the recreation majors come in and see what we do, and hopefully they’ll move on and work with a city someday,” Herzog said.

Campbell leads weekly training sessions for lifeguards and guards Luther Burbank four days a week.

She said her guards haven’t had to make any saves at Luther Burbank this year, but had three incidents at the beginning of the summer at Groveland.

“It was all done really quickly and effectively, and the community that was

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LETTER | FROM 5 There needs to be another place for MICA, a place not in the Mercerdale Park. A place not accommodative of piano lessons, yet useful to Mercer Island youth to act and grip. Another place where Yo-Yo Ma might mentor. That place or places will not be easily found. But Mercer Island is the community where it can be done.

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rack multiple times before walking away with two of them.

After police made contact with the suspect along the bike path, a juvenile male from the Community Center identified his bike.

The police then arrested the 28-year-old Island resident who was “surprisingly, fairly cooperative,” said Detective Sergeant Jeff Magnan.

The thief admitted to having more stolen bikes at home and confessed that he pawned bikes off in Bellevue to support a drug

habit.

Of the four bikes police recovered on July 20, all but one were identified.

The fourth, police suspect, was stolen out of the city of Bellevue, but they have not found any record of the missing bike.

After the arrest, the suspect was processed, released and has since been cited into court.

Magnan strongly advises residents to secure bikes with a good lock and to make note of the bike's serial number in case it needs to be identified.

Community Band and Summer Celebration!

seen since the bicentennial-year celebration. My only comment is that our own Summer Celebration Band - now so popular - should never be placed at the end of the parade.

I also want to thank George Trusk for the loan of his wheelchair and Judy Oliver who pushed me along as I played cymbals for the band. These 98 years and 9 months-old legs are not up to marching anymore, and these wonderful people have made sure I have not missed a performance since I started this band many years ago.

We owe a big thanks to Dave Menz and the 49 community members, both students and adults, who marched in the Summer Celebration!

Grand Parade on July 11.

The crowd was treated to a special performance this year when several band members stopped en route to sing and dance along to the song, “Celebration.”

The parade committee also needs to be complimented. By joining with Seattle Seafair, they put together more entertainment groups than we have

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MISD purchases goats to clear weeds

a shelter out of reclaimed district’s stormwater detenwood from the teardown of tion areas and other areas the North Mercer gym. overgrown with blackberry Now instead of having and condensed brush. maintenance workers run Kuhn said the goats will

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FEATURED PROPERTIES Pending

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$4,995,000

Vashon, WA. Unique in style…timeless in design…a custom remodeled, 3.33 acre, parklike estate offers a rare opportunity to capture 385’ of premier waterfront on Quartermaster Harbor. This 4BR/4.25BA masterpiece awaits!

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Artisan Crafted Charm $4,690,000

3061 69th Ave SE. A special opportunity in location, quality, design & view presents itself with this 5BR/4.25BA home. Sited on a private street, on Island’s Northwest side, this home has Nantucket charm and true artisans had a hand in every detail.

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Elegance & Charm $3,688,000 Excellent Views

5026 Butterworth Rd. Elegant & whimsical 4BR/4.75BA home features stunning views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. Top quality finishes throughout, 75’ of low bank waterfront & much more makes this an exceptional residence.

Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/75213

Luxury Meets Lifestyle $3,288,888

1477 Mukilteo Lane, Mukilteo. Beautiful Mediterranean style 5BD/7BA dream home w/ spectacular Puget Sound & Mtn views. Vaulted Ceilings, high tech sound system, home theater & game room, artist studio & more. Over 8550 sq.ft. of custom built classic opulence.

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Spectacular $2,695,000 Contemporary Home

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Pending

Dash Points Best

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6901 Water St. NE, Federal Way. Luxury & privacy in gated 5BR/5.75BA custom built waterfront home. 180° views of Puget Sound & Olympic Mtns. Gourmet kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite counters, stately master suite w/ private balcony, fireplace & jetted tub, and MORE! Sandra Levin 206.949.2845 Nina Li Smith 206.669.8983 www.dashpointsbest.com

Aspen Properties Presale

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Coveted Westside Views

$2,298,000

5045 88th Ave SE. Gourmet kitchen, large movie room, 2 decks & more enhance this 4+BR/3.5BA home designed to capture light & entertain. Enjoy spectacular Lake & Mtn. views from this coveted Westside location.

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New Construction $1,535,000

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Great Estate-Size Property $1,950,000

Magnificent Views $1,950,000

West Summit Living $1,799,000

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4117 83rd Ave SE. Great estate sized property w/ a solid 4BR/2.25BA home with several updates.

Vaulted ceiling in Living & Dining rooms, master on main & separate apartment in basement.

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Ready to Build

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8157 W Mercer Way. Magnificent Lake Washington & Mtn. views from every level of this custom built 4BD/3.5BA home. Dramatic entry, huge chef’s kitchen w/ granite island, two story walls of windows, generous sized bonus/ rec room on lower level & more.

Beautifully Updated

$1,225,000

8515 SE 72nd St. Beautifully updated 4BD/3BA home in a superb location; only a short walk to schools, parks, MICC & shopping! Remodeled kitchen w/lg granite island & SS appliances opens to entertainment deck. Master on main.

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6220 153rd Ave SE, Bellevue. This custom designed 4BD/4BA home, w/multiple decks, is situated perfectly to enjoy captivating views.

Wonderful formal entertaining areas, 3 fireplaces, chef’s kitchen w/new appliances, cocktail/wine bar w/media area & MORE!

Charming Ellis Pond Home

$1,225,000

4534 91st Ave SE. This classic traditional 5BD/2.75BA home is located on a quiet, dead end street in the Ellis Pond Neighborhood. Open kitchen & family rm, charming master suite w/window seats, artist loft & more. Fully fenced private yard.

Lou or Lori 206.949.5674 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/20345

Pending

Salem Woods Home

$1,200,000

6180 90th Ave SE. Lovely 4BD/2.25BA traditional home on a cul-de-sac in coveted Salem Woods! New kitchen, new roof, hardwood floors, over 20,000 sq. ft. lot! Near Engstrom Open Space, Pioneer Park and Island Crest Park.

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Alki Penthouse

$1,200,000

1238 Alki Ave SW Unit-602, Seattle. Quintessential 3BR/2.75BA West Seattle Penthouse Condo! Panoramic views of Olympics, Puget Sound & City. Spacious floor plan includes master suite w/fp & deck. 2 parking spaces & dedicated storage unit.

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New on Market!

$1,200,000

3707 80th Ave SE. This 4BD/3.5BA home boasting 3350 sq. ft. is conveniently situated at the North End of the island. Features formal entertaining areas w/ walls of windows & privacy.

Newer kitchen w/ all the best appliances/ materials. Easy access to I-90, Seattle & Bellevue.

Jimmy Pliego 206.240.7160 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/65880

High Bridge Estate

$975,000

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

North End Rambler $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

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Pending

Heart of Ravenna

Pending

$530,000

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

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New on Market!

$399,950

1400 Hubbell Place, Unit PH107, Seattle. Spacious 2BD/2BA penthouse condo w/ sweeping views of downtown & Lake Union includes garage parking & storage. Full size W/D in unit.

Secured lobby, 2 rooftop decks, guest suite, concierge & more.

Mark Anderson 206.931.9807 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/66209

Pending

Phinney Bay Views $275,000

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

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

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

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/50622

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Close-in Island Living

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Beach Club third, Country Club fourth at Midlakes Former longtime champion Shore Club places eighth at final meet

By Joseph Livarchik

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For the third-straight year, the Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club are Midlakes league champs.

Newport Hills bested runner-up Edgebrook with a combined team score of 1649.5 to take the top spot at the Midlakes Tournament Championships Sunday, July 26 at King County Aquatic Center in Federal

Way. The Mercer Island Beach Club finished a few points ahead of the Mercer Island Country Club, scoring 1092 to the Country Club’s 1086.5 to place third, while former longtime champs Mercerwood Shore Club placed eighth overall at 892.5.

Ellie Williams won two events for the Beach Club girls, winning the 15-andover 100 IM (1:01.71) and 500 free (5:11.01).

Alexandra Williams won the girls 13-14 50 free (25.24), and the Beach Club had winners in the 11-12 200 free and 200 medley relays, with the group of Julia Williamson, Kaitlyn

Williamson, Grace Olsen and Celia Steinhauer taking the 200 free relay in 1:50.19 and the 200 medley relay in 2:03.22.

Maeve Murdoch won two events for the Country Club girls, winning the 15-andover 100 free (53.94) and the 50 yard fly (27.06). Leah Fisk set a Midlakes tournament record in the 15-andolder 200 free with a winning time of 1:53.24, while Chloe Mark won the 13-14 girls 200 free in 2:03.42.

The Country Club won the 13-14 200 medley relay behind the group of Chloe Mark, Kate Hamilton,

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Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photo

Mercerwood Shore Club’s Kate Gormley competes in the girls 11-12 50 yard backstroke during the junior girls preliminary meet Wednesday, July 22 at Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club.

Rockers win ‘B’ division, head to postseason tournament

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Above, Lee Hochberg swings for a hit against Seattle in May. Hochberg hit .806 at the plate this season with four home runs.

Although the year didn’t quite begin as well as team members had hoped, the Mercer Island Rockers managed to wrap their regular season with a three-game winning streak, thumping Seattle 27-8 in their finale last Tuesday, July 21 at Leo Lassen Field in Seattle.

The Rockers finished 9-2 in league play to win the ‘B’ division, the lower division of the coed softball league, which Mercer Island qualified for after a rough stretch in the seeding round

to begin the season. Still, the 9-2 mark was secondbest to only Maple Valley, the team Mercer Island lost to in last year’s tournament championship.

“The seeding round was frustrating because I don’t think we’re a Division II team,” Rocker head coach Alan Anderson said. “The main problem from my standpoint was because we had so many players, every game was almost a different lineup, so there was inconsistency on defense. On offense, we didn’t have a set 1-2-3-4 lineup because of different players being gone

for vacation and those sorts of things. One thing I’m hoping to see at the tournament is if we put our 11 or 13 best players out there, I think we can play with Maple Valley. I think we’re a very good team if we have everybody there, but I won’t know until end of the tournament.”

Offense wasn’t hard to come by for the Rockers this season, with Anderson calling his team “an offensive juggernaut.” The Rockers batted a whopping .759 as a team in their finale against Seattle. Terry Graham led the way, going 5-5 at the

plate with a triple, while three other batters were a perfect 4-4.

For the season, the Rockers hit for a combined team average of .646, scoring 172 runs to lead the league.

Ken Krekow led Mercer Island, going 16-17 at the plate for a .941 batting average. Larry Ransom and Lee Hochberg each remained above .800, with Ransom hitting .813 and Hochberg .806 with four home runs.

Mercer Island’s women were equally impressive, with Graham batting .786

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Mercer Island Country Club’s Christina Crow competes in the girls 11-12 200 medley relay event during the girls junior preliminaries Wednesday, July 22 at Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club.

MIDLAKES | FROM 12 Melanie Bantle and Annie Pearse (2:00.88), while the team of Murdoch, Audrey Hixon, Tess Ritcey and Fisk won the 15-and-older 200 free relay (1:42.46).

The Shore Club’s Mari Nielsen won the girls 13-14 50 yard fly (28.24), and the club’s team of Caroline Bohm, Hannah Leahy, Nielsen and Kallie Dimaris won the 13-14 200 free relay (1:48.16).

In the boys competition, Mercerwood Shore Club’s Matthew Williamson won two events, placing first in

the 9-10 50 back (34.82) and the 9-10 25 yard fly (14.31).

Beach Club competitors Nate Robinson and Jacob Headrick each won two events. Robinson won the 13-14 100 IM (1:00.44) and the 13-14 50 back (27.24), while Headrick took first in the 13-14 500 free (4:59.28) and the 13-14 50 breast (29.93). Jack Buchan won the 8-and-under 25 back (19.72), and the Beach Club boasted winners in three relay events. The 11-12 group of Joe Cookson, John Wyatt Novak, Carter

Whipple and Kieran Watson won the 200 medley relay (2:03.36) and the 200 free relay (1:51.83), while the team of Robinson, Will Cero, Headrick and Killian Riley won the 13-14 200 free relay (1:36.62).

Ian Caldwell won two events for the Country Club, winning the 15-andolder 50 free (21.41) and 100 free (47.53). Drew Fukuda won the 15-andolder 50 breast (28.11), and the team of David Garton, Jack Sieckhaus, Emmett Ralston and Will Catlin won the 9-10 100 medley relay (1:05.16).

and Jackie Roberts boasting a .696 at the plate.

From the mound, Mercer Island allowed the second-lowest number of opposing runs scored in their league behind the efforts of longtime pitcher John Weinberg and fellow hurler Gary Wiberg.

Mercer Island’s two losses came against Kent and Sumner, and Anderson expects to face a pool of teams that includes Kent, Bellevue and Maple Valley’s second coed team in the tournament. Each of those opponents beat Mercer Island at some point during the season, either during conference play or the seeding round.

But Mercer Island’s coach hopes whatever early season struggles his team has faced have since been shaken off.

“It’s a situation where in the past, all these teams have beaten us, but we

Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photo

Harriet Slye zeroes in at the plate for the Rockers during the team’s 15-5 win over Seattle in May at Aubrey Davis Park. didn’t have the best team playing, so I’m really not too worried,” Anderson said. “I think with having

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GALLERY RECEPTION: 6:30-8

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

p.m., July 30, Mercer Island Community and Event Center Gallery, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Please join the Arts Council at an artists’ reception for Kristi Galindo Dyson & Jackie VanNoy. Meet the artists and enjoy entertainment and refreshments. For more, contact MI Community and Event Center by phone at 206-2757609.

FRIDAY | 31 SEAFAIR WEEKEND: July

31-Aug. 2. The world’s fastest powerboats race on the waters of Lake Washington as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar in the sky overhead.

Kids activities, food vendors and interactive booths sprawl across Genesee Park and live bands play all weekend long on the Live Entertainment Stage. For bridge closures and a list of events, visit seafair.com.

FOREST STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,

Pioneer Park. Meet at the corner of 84th Ave. S.E. and S.E. 68th Street. Register at www.earthcorps.org.

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. Contact MIFMpiebake@ gmail.com or visit www. mifarmersmarket.org.

CAREER AND COLLEGE COACHING WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS:

10 a.m., Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. The class is a perfect fit for just graduated high school seniors, and for second- and thirdyear college students who want to create a great plan for next school year. The workshop provides a unique opportunity for students to focus in-depth on their future with engaging and reflective exercises & activities. For more, contact Judy Bloom at judy@thinkwellwe. com.

SUNDAY | 2 MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m., 7700 S.E.

32nd St. Providing local fruits and produce and artisan Washington-made prod-

Saturday, August 22 1-8pm Tumwater Valley Golf Course www.TumwaterArtesianBrewfest.com

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

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MONDAY | 3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., City Hall

Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th Street. City Council regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays every month unless otherwise posted. For more, contact Ali Spietz by phone at 206-275-7793.

TUESDAY | 4 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 5-7 p.m., Aug. 4, Sculpture Park, 7800 block of Sunset Highway.

Residents in neighborhoods throughout Mercer Island and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors, police and fire, city officials and city staff. All residents are also invited to join City officials and the Police Department at the Sculpture Park for a free hot-dog cookout. For more information, contact Officer Franklin at 206-2757905 or email jennifer.franklin@mercergov.org.

EVENTS | LIBRARY

The teens have received training with librarians.

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10:30am, July 30. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun!

CHILDREN & FAMILIES MAGICAL ADVENTURES OF SUPER READER: 7 p.m., July

30. Ages 5 and older with adult. The legend of Super Reader is growing! Super Reader’s magical powers come from books and you can learn to harness this power for good at this interactive magic show.

BOOK BUDDIES TEENS READING WITH KIDS: 1-3 p.m., July

30. Practice reading while making a new friend! Ages 5 to 8 are invited to stop by the Children’s Area for reading with a local teen.

WEDNESDAY | 5 PROBUS CLUB MEETING: 1:30 p.m., Aug. 5, Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Social hour at 1:30 p.m. and program at 2:00 p.m.

Steve Johnson, President of the Seattle Electric Vehicle Association, will talk on the

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HATS OFF TO HEROES CONCERT:

6 p.m., Aug. 4, Outdoor Sculpture Gallery. Family program, all ages welcome.

Celebrate heroes from history in this interactive concert with one of the past, present and future of electric cars. Johnson is THE local authority on electric cars. Bring a friend.

CAREER TRANSITION AND BUSINESS OWNERSHIP:

7:30 a.m., Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street.

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TEENS SECRETS OF MAGIC UNMASKED WORKSHOP: 3:30 p.m., July

30. Middle and high school ages. Learn impromptu tricks using ordinary items or unlock the technology in your smartphone or tablet to seriously fry some gray matter. After this workshop, you will be able to practice and perform magic. All materials provided.

and financial security more than ever. If you’ve ever wanted to own your own business, whether as a career alternative or investment strategy, start here and get 1:1 guidance and direction. Contact Charlie Magee at cmagee@frannet. com or 360-489-2153.

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MARVELOUS MOVIE NIGHT:

“The Incredibles,” 6:30 p.m., Aug. 3. Family program, ages 5 and older. Enjoy marvelous fun family movies and celebrate heroes! Feel free to bring your own snacks. Sponsored by the Mercer Island Friends of the Library. Registration not required, but space is limited.

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FAMILY STORY TIMES:

Northwest’s favorite family entertainers! Become part of the show as you dance and sing along while helping recreate heroic deeds from some favorite real life and book heroes. In partnership with Mercer Island Police National Community Night Out.

4001 Island Crest Way

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SUMMER WORSHIP 9:00am Fellowship in the Courtyard 9:30am Worship in Sanctuary Nursery Available

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Mercer Island United Methodist Church SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 am Christian Education 11:00 am Worship Service 7070 SE 24th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040

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Delfin and Lilia Bermudez of Mercer Island happily announce the marriage of their daughter, Zerina Bermudez (a member of the Mercer Island High School, Class of 2003) to Kevin “KP” Peralta, son of Leo and Arsenia Peralta of San Jose, Calif.

The ceremony was held May 31, 2015, at St. Agatha Catholic Church in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in honor of Zerina’s Great-Aunt, Sister Herminia Coquia, FMM. The officiant was Fr. Michael Kelley of St. Agatha with assistance from Fr. Patrick Freitag of St. Monica Catholic Church on Mercer Island.

The bride holds a bachelor of arts degree in biocultural anthropology from Western Washington University. She has also earned a post-baccalaureate associate of arts degree in medical assisting from Lake Washington Institute of Technology, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is a certified medical assistant.

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The maid of honor was Roberta Wang, who is also a member of the Mercer Island High School Class of 2003. The bridesmaids were Marjorie Ferrer, Arlette Fellores and Juna Alvarez. The best

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man was Vincent Ching and groomsmen were Brannon Peralta, Cicero Delfin and John Paul Peralta. The flower girl was Kayden Hussey and ring bearer was Armando “Trey” Broadnax III. The couple plans to move to New York so Zerina may pursue a career as a physician assistant while KP gains more experience as an art director and graphic designer.

Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. On the first Thursday of each month MIVAL opens its gallery up to the public. Enjoy light refreshments and presentations by artists and their inspirations. For more, contact Nannette Bassett at nannettebas@gmail.com or 206-232-8148.

BERRY PIE BAKE CONTEST: Aug. 9, 10 a.m., Mercer Island Farmer’s Market. Proceeds from event will be donated to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.

EVENTS | ONGOING MOSTLY MUSIC IN THE PARK:

7-8:30 p.m., July 23-Aug. 20, Mercerdale Park, 77th Ave S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street.

Join us in Mercerdale Park in July and August for the Mercer Island Arts Council’s annual summer concert series. Concerts feature various bands and artists from around the region, performing a wide variety

of music. If you would like to support the concerts to ensure they continue, please consider making a donation.

For more contact Amber Britton at amber.britton@ mercergov.org.

MICA BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES: 12 p.m., Wednesdays,

July 22-Aug. 12, Mercerdale Park Plaza. As part of the Pianos in the Parks, this program will run every Wednesday for four weeks.

For a list of scheduled performances, visit www.

MercerIslandArts.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.

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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.

Featured artists are Seiko Konya, Judith Roan, Nancy Abel, Genny Rees and Ron Reeder. Free. For more information, contact Nancy Axell at dnaxell@aol.com.

VOLUNTEER AT MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Mercer

Island Farmers Market welcomes all helping hands.

Need community service hours? Contact volunteer@ mifarmersmarket.org.

GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP: 7 p.m.,

Thursdays, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001 Island Crest Way. Free, no obligation, family history and genealogy weekly workshop.

Beginner to advanced training hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All are welcome.

Contact Peter Selden at peterselden@gmail.com.

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EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the Journal of the San Juans in the beautiful San Juan Isl a n d s o f Wa s h i n g t o n state. This is not an entry-level position. Requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, pagination, photography, and InDesign skills. editing and monitoring social media including Twitter, FaceBook, etc.

CREATIVE ARTIST Sound Publishing, Inc and The Whidbey News Times, a twice-weekly community newspaper located in Coupeville, WA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Artist. Duties include performing ad design, designing promotional materials, providing excellent internal and external customer service. Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to wo r k i n a fa s t p a c e d deadline-oriented environment. Experience w i t h A d o b e C r e a t i ve Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat strongly preferred, as is newspaper or other media experience. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. We offer a great work environment, health benefits, 401k, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Please email your resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com

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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.

The primar y coverage will be general assignment stories. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a repor ter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; produce 5 by-line stories per week; write stories that are tight and to the point; use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover ; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web . We are looking for a team player willing to get involved in the local community through publication of the weekly n ew s p a p e r a n d d a i l y web journalism. The ideal applicant will have a commitment to community journalism and ever ything from shor t, brief-type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; be able to spot emerging trends; wr ite clean, balanced and accurate stories that dig deeper than simple features; develop and institute readership initiatives. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to w o r k e f fe c t i ve l y i n a deadline-driven environment. Must be proficient with AP style, layout and design using Adobe InDesign; and use the p u bl i c a t i o n ’s w e b s i t e and online tools to gather information and reach the community. Must be organized and self-motivated, exceptional with the public and have the ability to establish a rapport with the community.

We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us yo u r c ove r l e t t e r, r e sume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to: hreast@sound publishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/SNOQ Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

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, please email your cover letter, r e s u m e, a n d u p t o 5 samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: AT T N : E D J S J i n t h e subject line.

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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.

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AKC English Mastiff Ke n n e l h a s p u p p i e s available. Great purebred family pets. Ideal security dogs. Perfect show dogs. Extremely gentle & patient. 3 boys & a girl. Colors are an Apr ico t Male, a RedBrindle Male, a Brindle Male & a Fawn Female.

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AKC LABRADOR Retrievers; great local references. All colors, males and females.

Health guarantee including shots & wormed. Incredibly smart & loving!

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4 PLOTS SIDE BY SIDE located in the Garden of the Good Shepherd.

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2 older Males, $500/ea.

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To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com

Washington Park $6,200,000

Gated estate sited privately off coveted McGilvra Blvd. This 2012 Classic Revival home offers the perfect blend of tradition w/all of the amenities for today’s lifestyles.

5BR/7.75BA. #821520 Julie Green 206-930-0511

Clyde Hill

$2,700,000

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Perfectly positioned on the crest of Belmont Court, enjoying spectacular SW & NW sunsets, views of the lake, city & mountains; panorama from almost every window. 4BR/3.75BA. #790219 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

$2,595,000

A secluded and most desirable Estate property, newly redesigned and inspired in 2015 by Johnson Design. Practice putting with views Mt. Rainier and the Cascades!

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Western Views

$1,998,000

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$1,590,000

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$1,275,000

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$1,249,000

◆ South End

New MI List!

$910,000

Cool, sophisticated, stunning w/50 yard line seats to the best views on Mercer Island. Blue Angels, hydroplanes, sailboats, yachts framed by the Olympic Mtns, Lk WA & Seattle skylines. #784816 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435

Views take your breath away in this contemporary masterpiece! Private backyard backs to greenbelt, ideal for entertainment incl. outdoor kitchen & low maintenance!

5BR/4.5BA, 4665SF #796800 Heidi Klansnic 425-830-4199 Koleen Cook 425-233-5500

Charming MI rambler located on a large, flat lot just minutes from I-90. Great investment opportunity or add your personal touches to make this gem your own. 4BR/2.5BA. #807973 Nick Bisceglia 253-223-9077 Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377

Watch amazing Blue Angle Air Shows from your own deck! Incredible views of Lake WA, Seattle, Mountains & sunsets.

5 bed/3.75 bath home is located on the convenient North End. #802344 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

5BR/4BA NW Contemporary w/ gorgeous circular drive & covered portico.

Impressive two story entrance with vaulted ceilings & walls of windows add to the spaciousness of the main floor. #789873 Julie Green 206-230-5388

Seattle

$829,000

First time on market in 43 years, this grand Colonial in Maple Leaf has the largest lot on the block! Completely re-wired & replumbed with copper piping + newly finished oak hardwood floors. #820565 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093

Sammamish

Everett

$295,000

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DREAM HOME LAND $710,000

Dream House LAND FOR SALE, .363 Acre Located on West Side of East Mercer Way. Grab Your Builder & Your Ideas For Your New Home, May Be Winter Peak Views, Depending on Your Plans. #775221 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

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Sunlight reflects off of the waters that front this special island home. Rare 210 ft. steel dock for your boat and pier fishing which is shared by only one neighbor #455424 Doug Shih 206-230-5364

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Bellevue

$949,000

$749,900

Redmond

$624,500

Spacious 4 bedroom + Office, 3 bathroom home on the south end of Mercer Island.

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$779,500

Enjoy spectacular views! Blocks from deeded beach club & waterfront, this rare to find, 3BR/2BA awaits your personal vision to create the ultimate dream home. #824475 Julie Green 206-230-5388

IDEAL MI LOT!

This amazing 3BR 2.75BA home sits on beautiful Ostrich Bay and features a boat launch, covered patio, deck. There is also a guest house with a carport and 3 car garage. Short Sale. #810280 James Shute 206-230-5421

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Lot For Sale on SW End of Street of Established Homes w/Greenbelt to the West.

Beautiful, Natural Setting. Lot Extends From North to South w/Stream Passing Through at South End of Lot. #775235 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

$1,499,999

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$989,000

Charming, fresh and light, this classic rambler has been newly polished and boasts a new chef’s kitchen & gleaming hardwoods. Welcome to a gardener’s paradise adjacent to acres of the pristine woods of Pioneer Park. #822071 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

$2,250,000 BUILD NEW

Builders, developers and investors take notice! Desirable Pine Lake Community surrounded by elegant custom homes. Over 3.5 acres, zoned R-4, opportunity for development. #788543 Curt Peterson 206-230-5480

Spacious & updated, this move in ready townhome backs to protected green space & offers an airy, light filled, open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings & new Milgard windows. 3BR/2.5BA. #816701 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093

Move to this fabulous home for summer, north end private site w/amazing view, impressive living rm. Cook’s kitchen off of FR lined w/ greenhouse windows. 4 BRS, AC, low maintenance yard #789694 Linda Tsang 206-230-5505

Whidbey Island $2,250,000

◆ North End

Stunning contemporary home w/20’ floor-to-ceiling glass windows sits on newly finished landscape in sought after Enatai. 3BR/3.5BA. Best value in west Bellevue. Move-in ready! #809582 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Perfect blend of formal and casual!

Beautiful arched windows & doorways in formal living/dining rms. Inviting open kitchen w eating space, granite counters, island, hdwds. 3BR/2.5BA. #814833 Nancy & Kim Stanbery 206-619-4866

$118,500

Your year round recreation oasis waits! Enjoy endless summer & winter fun at this pristine Crystal River Ranch property! 1/2 ac+ this flat, corner lot is close to playground & clubhouse #770312 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

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WOW! Beautiful 17,877 sf park-like sylvan site in premier mid-Island E. Mercer neighborhood! All utilities in! Bank finance available. Call for details. #797307 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

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