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Carriers will pick up nonperishable food items, left outside, as they deliver the mail.

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Emergency Volunteer Class is May 19 The city will hold its third of 10 disaster preparedness classes in its Emergency Volunteer Series next week. This class focuses on emergency communications. The class begins at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 19, at the City Council Chambers at City Hall. Classes are held monthly at no cost.

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A reception for the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship winners for 2012 will be held on Tuesday, May 15.

The event runs from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. at Aljoya and will honor the students who will receive scholarships this year.

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during the June 30 meeting with results and analysis.

The board discussed with Stewart at length about the best way to arrive at a list of topics or questions to be used in the survey.

In the end, ideas from the board were to be directed to Plano, who for the City of Mercer Island. would pass them along to Stewart, Ian Stewart, a while a small group, vice president and composed of two senior analyst for board members — EMC and a MIHS along with several graduate, was on members of the Yes hand Tuesday and No campaigns afternoon during — would also come the MISD board up with a topic list meeting. He said to be addressed in the idea is to comJanet Frohnmayer, the survey. plete a survey of MISD board president The survey about 300 people, is slated to cost which will give the district a good margin of error, and $15,375 — close to what the city to talk with residents for about 15 paid for similar work.

“I’m anxious to be able to look minutes, which is ‘slightly longer at the data and take that movthan usual.’

Ideally, the survey would take ing forward,” said board president place sometime toward the end of Janet Frohnmayer.

The other board members May, before school is released for the summer. The timeline would agreed, eager to see what the data allow EMC to return to the board survey | Page 2

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Early World Montessori kids take a break from weeding at Mercerdale Park on May 2; Piper Friedland, Sophie Mammano, James Mangold, Kai Parker, Andrew Fowler, Hannah Zhang, and Ella Gross sitting on Karis Lee.

Maureen Judge has entered the race for state senator in the 41st District, taking on incumbent Republican Steve Litzow. In 2010 Litzow, a Republican, defeated Randy Gordon, who had been appointed to the vacant position by just 192 votes. The seat had been held by Islander Fred Jarrett, who left to work for the King County Council.

Judge says that in his first term, Litzow did not do enough to support education, and he appears to put his party affiliation above the needs of constituents.

Judge said she became interested in running for the Legislature after a turn shepherding a new bill through Olympia to safeguard infants from toxic substances.

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American Cancer Society Relay For Life is set for Saturday, May 12, through Sunday, May 13, at Mercer Island High School, whose students sponsor and run the event.

Volunteers will walk around the track to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer.

A luminary ceremony will honor loved ones who have died of the disease. For information or to register, volunteer or donate, go to RelayForLife.org.

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‘New’ 9th District Congressman Smith says tech focus key to jobs D.C. As a member of the House Armed Services After the recent redistrict- Committee, he does a lot of ing process was finalized, work with the Department Mercer Island found itself of Defense. Smith, who part of the 9th District and identifies himself as a new with a new congressman, Democrat, said he started when he was elected in 1996 Adam Smith.

Smith introduced himself as a member of the House to part of Mercer Island on Armed Services Committee, in large part because Thursday afterhis district included noon during the Joint Base LewisMay Chamber of McChord, but also Commerce lunch at because the area as the Mercer Island a whole has a lot of Community and military connecEvent Center. tions.

After the districts “My other big were changed in issue is trying to figresponse to the 2010 Congressman ure out what we can Census, Smith’s dis- Adam Smith do to integrate and trict now includes help grow jobs,” he a large portion of said. “This district has a very King County.

“I’m really excited about strong technology focus, and the new district,” said Smith. I want to use that focus to “I’m very pleased. My district help create and bring oppormoved north and is now 98 tunity. I had opportunity, percent King County. I used and I want us to figure out, to have part of Thurston and how do we make sure that’s Pierce, but now it’s more still available, how to protect that, which innovation and concentrated.”

Smith spoke during the technology are crucial parts Chamber meeting about larg- of.”

Smith said that right now er issues facing the country, and some of the work he has the biggest issues facing the been doing in Washington, United States are getting the

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Lauren Sheill manages her Early World Montessori classmates, including Blake Hatchel, as he tugs on some unruly grass while helping out in Mercerdale Park on May 2. clear consensus — the people have said they want Congress to lower the deficit, without cutting anything or raising taxes. That is a problem.

Adam Smith, The longer U.S. Congress we wait, the larger the problem gets and the more damaging to

the economy it becomes. It’s not a 50-year problem; it’s a right-now problem.”

During a question and answer session with the Chamber members on hand, Smith talked about topics ranging from health care to bipartisanship.

On health care he said, no matter what the Supreme Court decides on the Affordable Care Act, there will have to be major changes because the system, as it is now, is not working.

“We spend more money per capita than any other country, and yet we’re ranked 35th or worse in many categories,” he said. “There is twice as much demand as there is money to pay for it.”

He said that currently, as a nation, the deficit and health care are probably two of the biggest dividers, which are causing a very wide rift for Americans.

To learn more about Smith, visit his website at adamsmith.house.gov.

help guide us in the future.

I really want to know what is in the voters’ heads.”

During a different portion of the meeting, City Manager Rich Conrad and City Council member Dan Grausz were on hand to talk about a possible future development.

The city has been working on a project in the Town Center, which — should all the pieces come together — would free up the land where City Hall is currently located. While the four-acre parcel isn't big enough for a school by

itself, the space is a possibility that the board and city will discuss more in the future.

“As the process has been going on and we’re looking for opportunities to work together, the idea of joining administrations in the same space has come up,” said Conrad. “Were we able to re-site City Hall, the northeast site would have potential. Of course, there are a number of players, and it is always complex.”

Conrad said it could be three to five years before

construction begins on a downtown site.

“There is probably a timing issue here,” he said.

Several board members felt it was important to discuss all possible sites on the North end for a new school, even if there are some that quickly get eliminated.

“I think we need to have a bigger conversation. I think that’s the only way to show we’ve looked at everything,” said Frohnmayer.

“No one gets a holistic view if we only look at one site,” said Adair Dingle.

The board and City Council Ad Hoc Committee will look into possible sites and bring back a short report for the joint meeting on May 21.

The joint meeting will take place on May 21 at 5 p.m. in the City Council chambers.

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“Right now our greatest challenge is to figure out how to get the economy going again,” he said. “It’s an enormous challenge. The budget is the other huge problem.

There is a lot of uncertainty, and right now we don’t know what we’re going to do about it.”

Smith said the uncertainty at the federal level is having an effect on businesses across the country, which are waiting to see how and if changes in the coming year will change their business.

Smith also touched on the deficit and how there seems to be a widespread denial of the importance of getting it under control.

“The depth of denial is huge,” he said.

“There is an endless array of debates on what we should do, but all I know is right now the [numbers] don’t add up. There’s a

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“The answers [on why it didn’t pass] aren’t all the same for everyone — we all have different ideas about what we should do,” said Brian Emanuels. “I think, clearly, we were way off mark, and more data will

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Judge | FROM 1 Judge was the executive director of the Washington Toxics Coalition. WTC works to keep toxic chemicals out of homes, schools, and workplaces. They promote alternatives, advocate policies, empower communities and educate people to create a healthy environment.

Her most important accomplishment during her time there was the passage of a law to ensure that baby bottles, children’s food and beverage containers, and sports bottles are now free of the hormone-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA), as a result of a 2010 ban by the state legislature. She spent a good deal of time and effort, she said, personally working in Olympia and with members of the Legislature to ban these products.

Her experience there led her to want to do more in Olympia and to do so in a nonpartisan way.

“I want to be part of the solution,” she said of Olympia.

Her issues are: education, women’s health — in particular, a woman’s right to determine her own health

care choices, fighting traffic and congestion, and championing the environment.

She said that beyond her experience in the Toxics Coalition and her work in high tech and marketing, it is who she represents in the 41st district that makes her the right candidate.

She is a woman and a sin- Maureen Judge gle parent making her way in tough economic times.

“I am the 41st District,” she said.

When she was tapped to become the director of the Toxics Coalition, the group was in dire financial straits.

There was no money — and no money coming in due to the recession. Her first moves were to cut expenses at the nonprofit. Within the first few weeks, she had to let employees go.

“It was very tough,” she said.

Now, she said, the organization is in much better financial shape.

Judge is a member of the Mercer Island Chamber

of Commerce and has been on the board for the Youth and Family Services Foundation. Foundation.

She moved to the Island in 2006 and lives on the North end with her daughter, who is a freshman at Mercer Island High School.

She has left the WTC and has returned to being an independent marketing consultant with clients such as Allegiant Air. In the past, she was a manager for Real Networks in Seattle and later moved over to Expedia.com in Bellevue.

She is a graduate of Boston University with a degree in political science and English. She grew up in the Seattle area.

In addition to her volunteer work as board president of the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation, Judge was a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Starlight Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit serving seriously ill children and their families. She has also served on the King County Conservation Voters Board and four years on NARAL Pro-Choice Washington’s PAC board.

She was also recently

appointed to mayor Bruce Bassett’s Sustainability Task Force.

In 2007, Judge ran unsuccessfully for Position 3 on the Mercer Island City Council, now held by incumbent Mike Cero. The issues in that election are not that different than what is being discussed now.

She said then that she wanted to be a Councilmember to bring some fresh ideas to the Council.

“The skills I gained from managing in the tech industry have given me the experience reaching a consensus with a group of people with disparate ideas,” Judge said then.

“I think that women bring to politics a whole set of great strengths,” Judge said. “It’s a planning and organizing sensibility that women bring to political office that is such a strength.”

Judge is in the process of putting together her campaign. She said she has approximately $10,000 so far. According to the Washington State Disclosure Commission, Litzow has about $80,000.

For more, go to www. maureenjudge.com.

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Islander wins AJC Max Block Award

By Reporter Staff

Mercer Island High school senior Jose Alberto Gonzales has been selected by the American Jewish Committee of Seattle for a Max Block Award. The award honors high school students who advance the principal of justice and equality for Alberto Gonzalez all.

Gonzales, who came to Mercer Island High School as a junior, quickly became a leader, according to his counselor, Susan Sutherin. He was tapped as a Bridges (student advisory program) leader, and earned a 3.88 GPA despite a challenging course load.

His work through the schools’ International entrepenuer class brought him into contact with a school in Ghana. He later became the CEO of the class business, Mercer Trade, Inc. Gonzalez was voted a captain of the MIHS

football team. He helped Mercer Trade partner with a non-profit, Washington CASH, Community Alliance for Self Help, a Seattle-based organization that provides low-inome entrepenuers with education and funding through micro-finance loans.

“As an immigrant to this country, I have faced many difficulties and challenges that the majority of my peers have never had to deal with,” he said. “However, I have not let these challenges slow me down.

I encounter every obstacle with a positive attitude and persistence to overcome it.”

The awards will be presented at an evening reception on May 10 at the Stroum Jewish Community Center.

For tickets and information, go to www.ajcseattle. org.

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Whooping cough is epidemic

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Local and state officials are saying that the number of whooping cough cases in King County and Washington state is reaching dangerous levels.

Gov. Christine Gregoire appeared on television last week to urge people to update their vaccinations.

Even U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell weighed in on the matter.

The number of confirmed and probable cases of the illness reported through April 28, 2012, in Washington state is up to 1,132 — an increase from 117 in the same period a year ago.

According to the Washington State Department of Health, statewide there have been

between 184 and 1,026 cases of pertussis each year over the past decade, with zero to two deaths each year.

The majority of cases reported so far this year have occurred in people 18 years and younger. More than half of the cases have been reported in the three most northwestern counties in the state; Whatcom County with 78 cases; Skagit County, with 234 cases; and Snohomish County, with 229 cases. Skagit County, with just 119,000 residents, has the highest incidence of cases statewide, with one confirmed case for every 196 people.

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Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes a long-lasting and often severe cough.

Bordetella pertussis, a bacterium, causes pertussis.

The illness usually starts with mild cold symptoms or a cough, which can turn into severe coughing spells followed by gagging, or vomiting, and sometimes a “whoop” sound when trying to catch the breath.

Infants who are very susceptible may or may not make the ‘whooping’ sound, but can turn blue, lose their appetites and become lethargic.

Learn more To learn more about how to avoid pertussis and the best ways to prevent it, visit the King County Public Health website at www. kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health.aspx.

Community briefs MIHS blood drive brings in 31 firsttime donors Donors gave 60 pints of blood to the Puget Sound Blood Center at Mercer Island High School on April 27.

The MIHS Senior Service Club recruited over 80 students, teachers and adults for the semi-annual blood drive held at the school.

Some who were not eligible were turned away, but there were 31 first-time donors who gave.

The annual blood drive was from 10 until 2 p.m.

Dunham Scholarship reception May 15 The winner of the 2012 Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship, named for the mother of President Barack Obama, will be announced at a reception at Aljoya on May 15.

On hand will be MIHS alumni Jessica Lind-Diamon and Maya Soetoro-NG, President Obama’s sister via

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Mercer Island Thrift Shop extends hours

Sales of Island real estate steady for April

The Mercer Island Thrift Shop (MITS) is extending its hours of retail operation to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in response to customer trends.

According to Thrift Shop coordinator, Suzanne Philen, a recent analysis found that MITS shoppers were still active up to the old closing time of 7 p.m.

To support sales and maximize convenience for customers, the decision was made to increase store hours to 8 p.m. as of Saturday, May 5.

MITS is a program of Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, and all sales proceeds go to support its programs, such as school and community counseling, emergency family assistance, individualized services for seniors, and the VOICE/ SVP youth programs.

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The Northwest Multiple Listing Service statistics for residential home sales for April indicate that for Mercer Island, both the number of sales that closed and final prices remained about the same as a year ago.

There were fewer home sales pending, but prices were within one percent of what they were in April of 2011.

The number of homes sold last month for both single-family homes and condominiums were up from 29 to 31, while seven more home sales were pending.

The number of homes on the market were down, however, from 136 on the market last year versus 99 last month.

The median closed home sale price was $859,000 last month, up 1 percent over a year ago.

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Online poll: Do you think the City of Mercer Island should continue its contract with Regional Animal Services of King County?

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Show and tell

The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors is right to conduct a survey to ask voters on what they think about the recent bond issue proposed to raise money to rebuild Island schools. No doubt Islanders will have a good deal to say. While we can guess at what those who voted no might say, it will be useful to ask them what might change their mind. And it will be helpful to find out who voted for each side. Was it just parents who voted yes and seniors who voted no? It won’t be that tidy. Each will have a different set of reasons for their vote.

We expect that some of the responses may reflect the fact that many voters wanted to vote yes, but simply had too many questions about the proposal that were left unanswered. After the focus shifted from building 21st century schools to coping with overcrowding, the proposal seemed to become more complex. The real reasons for upgrading schools was lost.

For many who remember voting for the school remodeling in the 1990s, it is too soon to discard the existing buildings. Others with knowledge about engineering and construction are critical about planning assumptions. Still others who just became aware of the plans for new schools are shocked by the scale of the plans. Just getting past the dollar figure involved — nearly $200 million — was too difficult for many. Despite endless public meetings over the past two or more years (and many stories in this newspaper), others believe the School Board has been less than transparent. Cautious, yes. Secretive, no.

Going forward, a comprehensive communication strategy is key. The district should put together a digital, print and voice campaign to reach everyone. It is not enough to say that schools have to be different now or who says what size of elementary schools is best. Supporters of this initiative need to show, not tell. Islanders need to see and feel what their schools look like, through videos on Channel 21, YouTube or through regularly scheduled tours through school buildings.

Such an approach might help bring the state of Island schools into sharper focus.

‘Islanders need to see and feel what their schools are like on the inside.’

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To the editor Youth ballet buoyed by MI Community Fund Island Youth Ballet, a nonprofit, in residence with the Children’s Dance Conservatory of Mercer Island, was founded in 1998 to underwrite and promote quality performance opportunities for the children and youth of Mercer Island aspiring to learn the art of classical ballet.

Ideally situated in the picturesque red schoolhouse on Mercer Island’s South end, IYB currently is preparing for its premiere of “Excerpts From Cinderella,” to be presented at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center on June 10, 2012, at 2 p.m.

To launch a new ballet and present it within a fairly short timetable is no small feat. This is reflective of a well-trained student body and parents who share the same vision for achievement and excellence for the arts within their community. This process demands commitment and sacrifice, which are put to the test in a myriad of ways. Ballet training is expensive and never-ending. Siblings groan at the mention of yet another rehearsal or class that may threaten and stifle their life interests, and the age-old adage, “you can’t do it all,” is challenged time and again. But, somehow, the show manages to go on!

After five years of preparation in the studio, IYB first presented “Excerpts From The Nutcracker,” held at Youth Theatre Northwest in 2003.

This ongoing collaboration with YTN and the support of the greater Mercer Island community is not only fulfilling but is now proving to be the opportunity to add Cinderella and

another ballet to its repertory. With a generous grant from the Mercer Island Community Fund, a gift of $2,000 for the project, “Excerpts from Cinderella” is now underway.

IYB and Cinderella, it seems, share bits and pieces of the age-old rags to riches story.

Island Youth Ballet is grateful for this opportunity to enliven and enrich the cultural experiences of all Mercer Island residents, and at this time it is especially grateful to the Mercer Island Community Fund for making this project possible.

Susan Valencia Executive and Artistic Director Island Youth Ballet

ICW ‘road diet’ poses risk for seniors When the idea of an ICW ‘road diet’ surfaced some years ago, citizens opposed to the scheme were able to convince the City Council to drop the proposal.

Much to the surprise of Mercer Islanders, the City Council voted to resurrect the unpopular ‘road diet,’ now named the ICW Corridor Project, at the June 21, 2010, meeting as part of the 2011-2016 TIP. As a result, bids for the first phase of the project (from Merrimount Drive to S.E. 53rd Street) have just been sent out. The bids are due to be opened at City Hall this week, and the City Council is expected to award the contract to the lowest bidder on May 21, 2012. Construction will then take place this summer.

The City Council and the MI staff considers this a “done deal.”

However, recently major concerns about emergency vehicle access, lack of a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) filing and the overall impact of this major change from four to two traffic lanes are emerging, and these concerns need to be addressed and subject to public scrutiny before the Council authorizes the construction

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Do you think Facebook would be a good investment?

“No.” Tom Everts Insurance broker Mercer Island

“Yes, because of the implications of advertising, but at the same time it still faces potential issues.”

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“No.” Garrett Beaton Student Mercer Island

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A new bus service, BoltBus, is schedule to start on May 17 and will offer cheap and fast trips to Portland, Ore., from Seattle.

We want to know what you think.

Do you think you would use the service?

Answer this week’s question online at www. mi-reporter.com and look for the results in the next issue.

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EYE ON MI | New roof

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This map shows the locations of Interstate 90 electronic highway signs, which aim to help reduce collisions and keep traffic moving. They should all be operational this week.

The Roof Doctor workers replace the VFW Hall roof on Monday, May 7, 2012. They began work at 6:20 a.m. Photo by Rebecca Mar. Got a photo you’d like to share with the Island in our “Eye on MI” feature? Email your image with a caption about where and when it was taken to editor@mi-reporter.com.

News brief Police need help identifying items The Mercer Island Police Department is looking for help from the public in identifying items that were part of a recent burglary.

A couple of items have

a ladybug design. One is a charm for the letter ‘E,’ embellished with a ladybug symbol.

There is also a ring and a pin among other items that may or may not be part of the same burglary.

If you know anything about these items or about a recent burglary, please contact Detective Pete Erickson at (206) 275-7610.

New I-90 signs aim to help drivers

By Reporter Staff

Interstate 90 drivers heading eastbound near Mercer Island have more real-time information available from 36 new electronic highway signs.

The signs are part of the Active Traffic Management system to reduce collisions and keep traffic moving on I-90.

Approximately 60 percent of the collisions on I-90 are congestion-related.

The signs were made operational earlier on two other key commuting routes: Interstate 5 and State Route 520.

“The growing demands on our transportation system mean we have to meet the challenge using

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every tool we can,” said Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond. “We’re using this technology to operate the system efficiently and make the best use of existing lanes by reducing crashes that cause more congestion.”

There are 289 variable speed-limit, lane-status and message signs now working on I-5, I-90 and SR-520.

The system uses the overhead lane signs to alert drivers to reduce their speed or change lanes when lanes ahead are blocked or closed. This helps reduce last-minute lane changes and panic braking, primary factors contributing to collisions.

Since the system began

operating in August 2010 on northbound I-5 between the Boeing Access Road and I-90, reported collisions in that section have steadily decreased.

The last three months of 2011 have one of the lowest collision rates in the past four years.

Collision data for SR-520 and I-90 is still in the early stages of study since construction work and tolling must be factored into the analysis.

Learn more To learn more about the signs and other local projects the WSDOT is working on, visit www. wsdot.wa.gov.

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April 23 Wrong-way driver: A Volvo

wagon driven by a 43-yearold woman exited I-90 the wrong way at 5:50 p.m. in the 2200 block of West Mercer Way. While attempting a U-turn, she had to back up, and struck a passing vehicle that had been waiting for her to complete the turn. No injuries were reported.

April 24 Theft: A 62-year-old Mercer Island woman reported that several pieces of fine jewelry were missing from her apartment in the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street after she returned from a trip. Jewelry items included a diamond brooch, jade necklace, pearl necklace and choker, earrings and a silver choker — all

Teen steals purse after asking about it A purse was stolen at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center between 6:40 and 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at 8236 S.E. 24th Street.

A 38-year-old Seattle woman left her purse on a chair for more than 15 minutes, and when she returned, the purse was gone.

to replace the fixture. No injuries were reported. worth a total of $3,415. The woman’s daughter, 32, who had access to the apartment between April 20 and April 23, is suspect. The daughter, who is likely now in Texas, did not return any phone calls.

Fraud: A 71-year-old Mercer Island man reported at 12:47 p.m. that two unauthorized purchases were charged to his Mastercard credit card on March 27.

Accident: A vehicle driven by a 75-year-old man caused damage while backing out of a private driveway at 11 p.m. in the 3900 block of 96th Avenue S.E. The vehicle backed off of the driveway and onto an embankment, crushing a small decorative address fixture. The vehicle had to be towed from the embankment. The homeowner said he would make arrangements with the driver The purse contained $20 in cash, multiple gift cards including Macy’s cards worth $275, and bank cards.

One witness was present, who said that a teenage girl had asked about the purse before taking it and walking toward the front counter. The purse, however, was not turned in, and the victim found it later in a restroom garbage can without its contents.

MICEC has video footage of the girl taking the purse.

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency Executive Board The Executive Board of the Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency (EPSCA) will meet on May 10, 2012 to hold an election of officers for the 2012/2013 term. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Room 1E-113 at Bellevue City Hall, located at 450 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, Washington.

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 9, 2012. #622819.

The City of Mercer Island’s public comment period for the annual update of the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is April 1-30, 2012.

Visit the City’s TIP webpage at http://www.mercergov.org/TIP to learn more, to view the TIP adopted in 2011, or

to submit comments for consideration in the 2013-2018 TIP. For questions, contact Patrick Yamashita, City Engineer at patrick.yamashita@mercergov.org or (206) 275-7722.

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the draft 2013-2018 TIP on May 21, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public testimony on the draft TIP. Interested person(s) may appear and provide input.

The TIP covers roadway, pedestrian and bicycle projects planned for the six-year period beginning in 2013. State law requires that the TIP be updated and adopted by elected officials annually by July 1. The TIP is scheduled for adoption by the City Council on June 18, 2012.

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 9, 2012. #609950.

April 25 Thefts: A black Trek bicycle worth $850 was stolen from a bike rack outside of 8451 S.E. 68th Street, in the South end shopping center, sometime between 6:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The bike had been locked to the rack, and the lock was cut.

A police officer responded to a potential theft at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop in the 7700 block of S.E. 34th Street. Thrift store staff had video footage of a possible theft — a woman taking a collectible item believed to be worth $75 at 10:47 a.m.

April 26 Assault: A 21-year-old man

punched his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, 19, at 2:30 a.m. in a North end neighborhood. Two witnesses were present.

April 27 Car prowls: Someone stole

a Washington state disabled parking pass, worth $10, out of an unlocked Volvo V70 at a gas pump at the Jacksons Shell station in the 2900 block of 78th Avenue S.E. while the victim stepped away from the vehicle for five minutes, between 3:30

and 3:35 p.m.

An unlocked Mazda was prowled between 5 and 11 p.m. at the victim’s workplace, in the Farmers Insurance parking lot in the 3000 block of 77th Avenue S.E. A calculator worth $100 was stolen, along with the ash tray, which contained an estimated $5 in change.

Theft: Several pieces of pearl jewelry belonging to an 87-year-old woman were stolen from her residence in the 4600 block of West Mercer Way sometime after April 23. The woman had not given anyone permission to take the jewelry.

Lost jewelry: A 68-year-old woman reported losing a gold necklace with three gold rings while taking a walk at 2 p.m. in the 7000 block of 78th Avenue S.E. One of the rings was a wedding ring with a diamond.

The necklace chain either broke or was not properly clasped, and fell off.

April 28 Thefts: A “Wilderness Systems” one-person kayak worth $1,200 was stolen from shoreline property in the 4300 block of East Mercer Way sometime after April 25.

A 24-year-old woman’s iPhone was stolen during a benefit at New Hope International Church between 6 and 10:30 p.m.

Regina Schreel McMeekin

Regina Schreel McMeekin passed away April 30, 2012. She was born in Greenville, Ohio, April 8, 1912, the youngest of three sisters.

After completing high school in Greenville, she went on the graduate from Ohio State University in 1936 where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and where she met her husband, William Glenn McMeekin II. She was married in 1936 in Worthington, Ohio.

The family moved from their home in Worthington, Ohio in 1952. They settled on Mercer Island where Regina’s three children graduated from Mercer Island High School and continued on to graduate from the University of Washington.

Regina was widowed in 1972. She undertook her first jobs then, working in gift shops on Mercer Island, including James Crosby’s, for the next 11 years. Regina was active in her sorority and in the Women’s University Club, in which she was an officer for several years. After her working career, she divided her time between her daughter Ann, in Olympia, WA and her daughter Marilyn in Kailua, HI. Regina is survived by two of her three children: Marilyn Bauer (Glenn) and Bill McMeekin (Carol). Daughter Ann Saunders (Herb) is predeceased. She is also survived by five grand children, Gretchen Swanson (Greg), Heather O’Meara (Pete), Ross McMeekin ( Jess), Lindsey McMeekin, and Matt Bauer: and also by four great-grandchildren, Reland Tuomi, and Annie, Caroline, and Sean O’Meara.

Regina will be remembered for her cheerful, optimistic attitude, her kindness and thoughtfulness of others, and her love of family and life.

If you would like to make a remembrance in Regina’s name, you may send it to Foss Home and Village through its Foss Foundation at 13023 Greenwood Ave North, Seattle, 98133.

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The iPhone was later located in West Seattle, through the MobileMe app.

Wallet found: A 12-year-old girl found an empty brown wallet in some bushes behind the Mercerdale Park woods at 2 p.m. in the 3200 block of 78th Avenue S.E. She also found a National Association of Retired Federal Employees 1996 membership card. Both items were in a ziplock bag.

April 29 DUI: Police stopped a sedan

with its headlights off and arrested the driver, 17, at 12:38 a.m. in the 8000 block of S.E. 28th Street. The 17-year-old passenger, who was extremely intoxicated, was cited for minor in possession and was transported home.

the concrete walkway at Luther Burbank Park in the 2000 block of 84th Avenue S.E. overnight, causing $200 worth of damage.

Theft: A Farmers Insurance employee, 58, reported that a former employee stole seven blank checks from the finance department in July 2011. The suspect, a 44-yearold woman, took the checks out of an unsecured filing cabinet between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. She was then questioned and fired. Later, she tried to pass one of the checks through an acquaintance in Hawaii for $24,743.

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Kathleen H. Mason

Kathleen H. Mason passed away on April 27, 2012. She was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on December 21, 1926. She was the daughter of Andrew Hanson and Lila Hanson. Kathleen was an outstanding artist and a High School Art Teacher, teaching many years at Durango High School. Throughout her life, she has lived in several unique places, such as small villages in Japan for 12 years, Durango, Colorado for 18 years and on Mercer Island, Washington for 20 years.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her husbands Donald Rx Doherty and James R. Mason, brother, Richard Hanson, and daughter, Susan Doherty Braun.

Kathleen is survived by her brother, Roger Hanson, and children Kelly Schuchart Stubbs and husband Darrell, Charles Doherty and wife Louise, Sarah Kennedy and husband Mike, and Steve Mason and wife, Doreen. Her grandchildren are Andy Braun, Bo Bestvina, Christopher Schuchart, Michael Schuchart, and Colleen Kennedy.

She had 2 great grandchildren, Christian and Nevaeh.

Assisting the family: Lamont Mortuary of Globe, Arizona.

Funeral services will be held in private.

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Marlene Marie Graham

Marlene Marie Graham, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2012. Born in Cle Elum, Washington on May 24, 1931, she moved to Seattle while in grade school. She met the love of her life, Dale Graham, while attending Ballard High School, and the two were married for 61 years. In 1960, they moved to Mercer Island with their two children.

Marlene was an active charter member of the Mercer Island Beach Club as well as volunteering at the Swedish Hospital Maternity Ward. In her spare time she enjoyed being an avid tennis player, golfer, and biker. In 1999, Marlene and Dale moved to Palm Desert where she had since lived. Marlene was a kind, warm-hearted person who was passionate about spending time with her family. Marlene, and her infamous chocolate pie, will be missed by all.

Survived by her husband Dale, sister Gloria and her husband Bill Anderson (Camano Island, WA), daughter Dalene Soike (Seattle,WA), son Bret and his wife Sara (Mercer Island,WA), granddaughter Layne Soike, and grandsons Joe and Max Graham. She is preceded in death by parents Jack and Emily “Tillie” Morgan.

Memorial services were held in Palm Desert on May 1, 2012.

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In the case of the almost 20 percent of Mercer Island’s population that I belong to — senior citizens over 65 years of age — the road diet creates difficulties and distractions that we are ill-equipped to deal with. Seniors are not able to switch to bicycles, or for that matter, walk to and from bus stops — so the idea of switching to public transportation just does not make sense for seniors.

Seniors living in their

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own homes along Island Crest Way depend on their cars to go shopping at the North or South end of the Island, visit their doctors and dentists both on and off the Island, and any other errands.

The road diet is going to make it much harder for senior drivers to enter Island Crest Way during the morning and evening rush hours; and the addition of bicycle traffic is going to confuse and distract older drivers. Has the City Council even given thought to this at all?

The City Council needs

Jay Yanick Jr. (“Little Jay”)

Jay Yanick Jr. (“Little Jay”) was born January 31, 1962 and passed away unexpectedly but peacefully April 25, 2012.

Jay was a long time Mercer Island resident and a 1980 graduate from Mercer Island High School. He was an avid sports enthusiast as well as participant.

He enjoyed tennis, snow skiing, boating with his dad and being in the outdoors.

He couldn’t get enough of sports and enjoyed watching football (Seahawks and Huskies) and Mariners baseball. He just returned from a trip to Arizona to watch the Mariner’s spring training.

Jay’s true love however was caring for animals of all kinds. In fact, in 2007 he started his own business called Happy Pets. It started out as a dog walking business and through time he became an ABC Certified Dog Trainer. Survived by his loving parents, Jay and Kay Yanick of Mercer Island, sister, Kim Yanick of Mercer Island and dear friend Marsha Rockett of Bellevue.

Jay will be forever missed and remembered in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice or participate in other acts of kindness. There will be no public service.

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to take a deep breath and step back from its rush to implement the road diet.

Quoting from the Council’s ‘Vision Statement’: Local land-use policies will be coordinated with transportation plans in order to provide safe, functional surfaces for vehicles, bikes and pedestrians while avoiding local “gridlock.” Local transportation planning will continue to emphasize a semi-rural setting for various arterial and collector streets.

The Island Crest Way Corridor Project does not meet the above criteria.

The ill-considered road diet will create gridlock and make Island Crest Way less safe, especially for our senior drivers. It is a bad idea for our small suburban community, and these drastic changes will affect vehicular access to our main north-south arterial road for many years to come.

Claus V. Jensen

New HOV lanes OK for SOV Islanders?

The April 4 article about the opening of a new eastbound HOV lane between 80th and the East Channel Bridge, and the May 2 editorial, both overlook a key benefit to Mercer Island residents. Mercer Island traffic is entitled to

use all the I-90 HOV lanes between Seattle and the I-405 interchange; thus, we can use the new HOV lanes east of 80th even with a single-occupant car.

The 1976 Memorandum of Understanding between the state and the municipalities (www.mercergov. org/Files/I-90%20MOA%20 1976.pdf) guarantees to Mercer Island traffic the right to use the I-90 “transit lanes” (the HOV lanes), “between the south Bellevue interchange [I-90 /I-405] and I-5.” Nowhere in the MOU is there even a hint that the right of Mercer Island traffic to use the HOV lanes is restricted to the section between Island Crest and the west end of the Mount Baker tunnel. So, WSDOT signs notwithstanding, all HOV lanes between I-405 and the Seattle terminus by Uwajimaya are open to Mercer Island traffic under the terms of the MOU. The city manager has acknowledged in the past that the WSDOT signs contravene the rights of Mercer Island traffic, but the city has failed to take steps to ensure the rights of MI traffic. Nonetheless, the signs cannot override the rights we have under the binding 1976 MOU. The HOV lanes between 80th and I-405 can be a real blessing when traffic on the East Channel Bridge is bad, and our right to use them should not be obstructed.

Scott Milburn

Editor’s Note: The agreements governing the use of HOV lanes by Islanders in SOVs are complex. We checked with former MI mayor, state senator and representative Fred Jarrett, now the deputy King County executive, to respond.

“The confusion is in the definition of ‘transit lanes.’

The configuration of I-90 under the MOA is 3-2T-3, or three general purpose lanes in each direction and two transit lanes — not HOV lanes — but transit lanes. The access granted to Islanders is for those two lanes, not any additional HOV lanes (unless that was changed in the R8A agreement).

To my knowledge, there never has been a document that provides Islander SOV access to any HOV lanes (center roadway or new HOV R8A lanes) east of Island Crest Way. Behind the MOA grant of Mercer Island access to the center roadway was a series of traffic studies forecasting Islanders would generate 2,000 cars per hour at peak at ICW by the year 2000. When the Eastside cities agreed to let go of the 4-2T-4 configuration in favor of the 3-2T-3 configuration, Mercer Island access to the center roadway accommodated the loss of one general purpose (GP) lane in the peak direction by diverting Island traffic to the center roadway, thus maintaining the peak capacity of 4-2T-4 with two fewer GP lanes.

So, in short, the agreement was based on traffic generated at ICW westbound, not I-405.

In 1976, there was no expectation that peak would be bidirectional.”

Mr. Jarrett concludes: “I think people would be ill-advised to use the HOV lanes.”

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King County is pleased to have provided the city of Mercer Island with animal services for many years, and we hope to continue this beneficial working relationship in the future. The vision for Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is one of hope for animals, service to our customers, effective stewardship for our limited public resources, and transparency for the communities we serve. As part of this vision, RASKC does not euthanize adoptable animals or have a time limit for how long animals can stay in our care.

Our Angel Fund uses donations to provide life-saving medical care for injured and ill animals in our care, and foster families provide loving, temporary homes for hundreds of animals in need.

Our numbers back our vision, as the euthanasia rate at RASKC has decreased dramatically in recent years. Regional Animal Services now has one of the lowest euthanasia rates in the nation for a public shelter. In 2011, 14.3 percent of the animals taken in by RASKC were euthanized, a dramatic reduction from the 49 percent rate in 2003. By comparison, using the same methodology RASKC uses to calculate its euthanasia rate, the Seattle Humane Society (SHS) had a 9.9 percent rate in 2011.

Public safety is part of our mission, and we have to impound and euthanize dangerous animals, unlike SHS, which selectively admits animals into its adoption program. SHS also imports large numbers of highly adoptable animals from shelters outside our community, which affects their euthanasia numbers.

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Mother’s love delivered

A mother-in-law’s help in the ways of love and good food With Mother’s Day right will be coping on Mother’s around the corner, my mind Day. Sheila passed away is racing with what should seven months ago in my I write about. Of course, we husband Ralph’s arms. The mothers already most comknow that we monly asked are loved, cher- On Food question is: ished, underval“Was she ill?” ued and overThe answer is, worked. Even “No.” While if we are “only” thinking about st ay - at - home this article, moms. The true I was thinkquestion lies: ing about the What happens hundreds of to us when our Lisa Katsman conversations mothers are no that I had with longer with us?

Sheila over the How is Mother’s Day cel- last 20 years. One of my ebrated? I have yet to be earliest phone conversafaced with this question. tions was when Ralph and Having stated this, I am I first started dating. Ralph faced with the recent loss of was very busy and much my mother-in-law, Sheila, stressed with his fourth who I simply adored. year of medical training in Sheila Katsman taught me the field of GI. I wanted to the ways and means of the win his heart through his Pacific Northwest and its stomach. (This technique survival techniques. She always worked in my famhad many conversations ily, so I thought it worked with me about the right in everyone else’s, too.) I ways and wrong ways of snuck in Ralph’s phone the Northwest. Most were directory and looked for pretty funny. But I listened his home phone number anyway. on Mercer Island. His So this year at Mother’s mother answered, with a Day, I will not be thinking little giggle. She stated the of myself as a mother, or way to Ralph’s heart is not my mother and my grand- through his stomach, but mother. I will be think- through his mind. At the ing of my husband and end of the brief conversahis father, and how they tion, Sheila once again gave

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Try this sour cream coffee cake, sure to make a great start to any Mother’s Day celebration. a little chuckle and stated, “Good luck.” I enclose to you the first recipe of a sour cream coffee cake that Sheila mailed to me to win Ralph’s heart. If Sheila were here today, she would give a chuckle to herself while reading this and then laugh, all while drinking a hot cup of properly made English tea.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and mother figures.

Sour Cream Coffee Cake Kinnereth Cookbook – Hadassah – Wizo Toronto 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sour cream ½ cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups sifted cake flour 1 teaspoon baking flour ½ teaspoon salt Topping:

¼ cup chopped nuts ½ cup granulated or brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch springform pan. Add soda to sour cream and let stand. Cream butter and add sugar gradually, beating until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, and beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.

Fold sifted dry ingredients into butter mixture alternately with sour creamsoda mixture. Pour ½ of batter into greased springform pan. Sprinkle with topping. Add rest of batter and sprinkle with the rest of topping. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake tests done. Freezes well.

For a nice variation, ¼ cup each of chocolate chips and coconut can be added to this mixture.

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In the summer of 1957, sleet, nor snow, will keep the Isabel McMurray and her mail from going through. husband were on vacation Not even six decades! in Chicago.

Reflecting on the They’d left missing postcard, I their teen- On Religion realize what a descripage son Scott tive picture it is of the at home in way mothers love their Decatur, children. The instincGeorgia. tual love moms have Before leaving for their offspring is “the Windy worth pondering this City” to drive Mother’s Day. It’s a home, Isabel love that perseveres scribbled a Pastor Greg even when unforeseen handwritcircumstances result in ten note to her son on a barriers, distance, absence or postcard she’d purchased at alienation. Their love follows the Shedd Aquarium. Scott’s us all our lives (even after mom began by saying, “We’ll they have passed away). probably be home before this Although Jesus taught us gets there.” Affixing a two- to think of the Almighty as a cent stamp on the card, she Heavenly Father, the Hebrew deposited it in a mailbox. prophet Isaiah pictures God Isabel McMurray had no idea as one who loves like only a how true her words were. mother can.

Scott received his mother’s “Can a mother forget the postcard just a few weeks ago. baby at her breast and have The lost letter surfaced in no compassion on the child Daytona Beach, Fla., and was she has borne? Though she forwarded on to its intended may forget, I will not forget recipient living in northern you!” (Isaiah 49:15).

Virginia. Scott McMurray, As my 85-year-old mother now a retired historian, was slowly loses her battle with found to be living in north- dementia, I am grateful she ern Virginia. still remembers who I am.

By his own admission, the She regularly reminds me card that had been written in how much she loves me! her familiar script and signed All the same, I keep a hand“Love, Mother” was like hav- written note of affirmation ing a personal visit with his (written years ago) tucked mom, who passed away in in my Bible. This expression 1991. of endless love will serve as a Although the United States visual indicator of how much Postal Service cannot explain she believes in me when she the 55-year delay in delivery, no longer can call me by the axiom long attributed name. to our nation’s mail services A mother’s love will always held true: Neither rain, nor find us.

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SPORTS

Playoff information online For up-to-date playoff information for Mercer Island High School sports, go online to www.mi-reporter.com and follow along on Twitter at MIRsports.

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Sports briefs

Pepple to be inducted into Washington Sports Hall of Fame

By Megan Managan

mmanagan@mi-reporter.com

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The Mount Baker women’s lightweight 8+ team includes Nola Peshkin and Abby Elggren, from Mercer Island High School.

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The men’s varsity team includes Alex Ihle and Charlie Gardner, from Mercer Island High School.

Mount Baker crew wins at Brentwood Regatta Several Mercer Island students, who row with the Mount Baker crew teams, helped earn big wins during the Brentwood Regatta in Canada.

The teams competed in Mill Bay, British Columbia, against top teams from the Northwest and Canada.

The women’s lightweight 8+ took first place, beating Holy Names Academy in the final 250 meters of the 1,500 meter race. The lightweight boat is led by Abby Elggren,

a junior at Mercer Island High School. Nola Peshikin, a freshman at MIHS, is also a member of the team.

In the men’s events, the men’s varsity 8+ also took first, beating Everett Rowing Association by a boat length.

The men’s team earned a spot to race in last weekend’s Opening Day Regatta on Montlake Cut. The varsity 8’s include MIHS students Alex Ihle and Charlie Gardner, both juniors.

The women’s varsity 8+ took sixth place during the Regatta. The team includes Mercer Island students Nina Lepp, a senior,

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The Mercer Island select 12U Thunder won the championship during the May Day Mayhem tournament in Yakima.

Riley MacAulay, a sophomore, and freshman Anika Christofferson.

The women’s varsity 8+ also competed in the 2012 Opening Day races this weekend.

MI Select baseball teams participate in May Day tourney Eight Mercer Island select baseball teams traveled to Yakima to participate in the May Day Mayhem baseball tournament.

The 12U Thunder team won its division. The team includes: Carson Sandwith, Garrett Poore, Carter Melick, Justin Ho, Matt Boissoneault, Greg Fuchs, Nikhil Nayar, Jack Smith, Parker Simpson, Alex Shanks, Robert Weaver and manager Brock Mansfield.

The team is coached by Steve Poore and Robin Fuchs.

The 11U Thunder finished first and includes: Lukas Ayan, Graham Cartwright, Teague Conder, Liam Dammeier, Evan Doty, Robert Dreyer, Andrew Jenkins, Cole Miller,

Matthew Nguyen, Grant Stading, Quinn Zakahi and manager Keenan Conder.

The team is coached by Kurt Dammeier and Zack Zakahi.

The 9U Thunder took first and includes: Nathan Buchan, Tyler Butson, Evan Dickstein, Matthew Feldman, Caiden Fukano, Wesley Ho, Elias Malakoff, Max Malakoff, Jack Mattox, Paul Noone, Jack Shoop and Tripp White. The team is coached by Peter Noone, Todd Butson and Travis White.

The 9U Lightning team, which finished third, includes: Alex Arron, Mitchie Ashberg, Will Atkinson, Ben Davis, Camdon Gierke, Michael Lee, Will MacCormack, Devan Mai, Matthew Nimmo, Parker Schally, Jack Varney, Henry Watson and manager Brian Gierke. They are coached by Jim Watson and Gary Nimmo.

The 12U Lightning team also participated in the tournament, taking fourth place in the bracket.

See more team photos online.

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Ed Pepple will join the ranks of Washington’s most storied athletes and coaches, as a member of the 2012 Washington Sports Hall of Fame inductee class.

Announced on Tuesday, May 1, the 2012 class of inductees to the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame includes the former MIHS coach.

The group of six will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, located in Tacoma.

The 2012 class includes: NFL quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe and Warren Moon; horse racing jockey Russell Baze; Pepple; former Seattle Pacific soccer coach Cliff McCrath, and late Seattle Rainier’s owner Emil Sick.

Membership plaques are displayed at the Shanaman Sports Museum in Tacoma, next to the Tacoma Dome.

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Former Mercer Island High School coach Ed Pepple is surrounded by former players during a gym dedication in his honor at MIHS in January 2010.

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Celebrating Women in Business: 12-4 p.m., May 9,

Plateau Club, 26526 E. Plateau Dr., Sammamish, 98074.

Presented by the Mercer Island and Sammamish Chambers of Commerce.

Speaker: Karen Bryant, Seattle Storm CEO. Program includes lunch, workshops and a fashion show. RSVP: (206) 232-3404, info@mercerislandchamberofcommerce.org.

Cost: $45 (Chamber members), $55 (non-members).

Thursday | 10 Island Girls Choir 2012-13 Season auditions: 6:30-8

p.m., May 10, Mercer Island Covenant Church, 3200 78th Ave. S.E. Current third, fourth and fifth-grade girls are invited to try out. No appointment is necessary and nothing needs to be prepared. Contact: Marsha, (206) 232-8007, islandsound@

Friday | 11 Snoqualmie Casino Adult Day Trip: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,

May 11. Cost: $16. Register: (206) 275-7609 ext. 1, www. myparksandrecreation.com.

Saturday | 12

memoration of the Civil War sesquicentennial, the series encourages you to consider the legacy of the Civil War and Emancipation. Book Discussion: Selections from “America’s War.” Speaker: project scholar, Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, MOHAI Public Historian. www.kcls.org/mercerisland.

Letter Carrier Food Drive: The

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Sunday | 13

Kiev, Jewish Metropolis: A History (1859-1914) Lecture

by Professor Natan Meir: 7:30 p.m., May 14, Stroum Jewish Community Center auditorium, 3801 East Mercer Way. Presented by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State. Doors open at 7 p.m. The JGSWS library will be available.

Author book signing and book purchases will be available. Cost: $5 (nonmembers).

Free for JGSWS members. www.jgsws.org.

U.S. Postal Service letter carriers are holding their annual food drive, May 12, on Mercer Island. Letter carriers will pick up nonperishable food items, left outside, as they deliver mail.

Let’s Talk About It - Making Sense of the American Civil War Part 5: “War and

Freedom,” 2-4 p.m., May 13, Mercer Island Library, Large Meeting Room, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. In com-

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Dust flies as a crew with The Roof Doctor replaces the VFW Hall roof on Monday, May 7, 2012. They began work at 6:20 a.m.

Tuesday | 15 The Strivers Meeting: 1:45

p.m., May 15, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Lecture begins at 2:30 p.m.

Topic: Public transportation for seniors. Speaker: Amanda Bryant, with the Metro Transit Instruction Program. Free, open to the public.

Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund Reception:

7:30-8:45 p.m., May 15, Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. The reception honors outstanding students and awards the annual scholarship. Special guests: Maya Soetoro-Ng (via Skype), daughter of Stanley Ann Dunham; and Jessica Lind-Diamond, Yes! Magazine development manager. www. stanleydunhamfund.com.

Thursday | 17 Island Park Elementary Book Fair: May 17-23, Island Park

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Presbyterian Church SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 7:45am Breakfast in Community Life Center 8:15am Worship Service in Community Life Center 9:15am Christian Education 10:35am Worship Service in Sanctuary 5:00pm Worship Service in Sanctuary

Mercer Island Radio Operators Meeting: 7 p.m., May 17,

Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Learn about amateur radio communications and emergency preparedness. www.mirohams.org.

Events | Ongoing “Our Town”: 7:30 p.m., May

10-12, Mercer Island High School, Performing Arts Center, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Performances by MIHS drama department. Tickets: $10 (presale), $15 (at door).

Nancy Schaps Memorial Grant:

The Mercer Island PTA Council is accepting applications for the Nancy Schaps Memorial Grant through May 15. The grant serves children who are currently experience the terminal illness of a parent, have

Upcoming Mercer Island Historical Society Meeting: 1 p.m.,

Redeemer

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Island Crest Way. Scholastic Book Fair — library fundraiser. Family shopping: 3-4 p.m., every day; and all day, May 21.

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

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May 21, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Speaker: Chip Wall, retired MIHS teacher.

Perspective on past and future of Mercer Island school system.

“Green Fire,” Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time: 6:30 p.m., May 22,

Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Presented by Friends of Luther Burbank Park. Documentary film about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental

recently lost a parent or have a parent on active military duty. Request information or applications from Mercer Island public school counselors or Paula Orehek, grant administrator: orehekp@ comcast.net.

Vinyasa Yoga Class: 3:305 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, through May 30, MICEC Dance Room, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Build strength, flexibility and freedom in the spine. For students at all levels over age 16. Cost: $124 (resident); $148 (nonresident). Register: (206) 275-7609, www.myparksandrecreation.com.

Senior Golf Program:

Mondays, ongoing through Oct. 29, with Mercer Island Parks & Recreation. 9 and 18 hole options. Round-trip bus transportation for a $5 fee; green fees on your own.

Register: (206) 275-7609, www.myparksandrecreation. com. legacy. Free screening.

Donations welcome. www. greenfiremovie.com.

MIHS Class of 1962 50th Reunion: July 28,

Broadmoor Golf & Country Club. Spouses invited.

Cost: $80 per person, by May 15. RSVP to Charlie Burdell: (206) 442-1684 or burdell@jdrllc.com, or send check to MIHS Reunion, 1425 4th Avenue #300, Seattle, Wash., 98101.

MIHS Class of 1972 40th Reunion: Aug. 10-11, VFW

Hall and Roanoke (MIHS Annex). On Facebook: MIHS Class of 72. RSVP to MIHSclassof72@gmail. com. Contact: Pat Di Julio, (206) 730-6986.

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The film, ‘The Long Road Home,’ about Mercer Island High School lacrosse coach and Iraq war veteran, Kevin Mincio, was selected to be shown at the Seattle International Film Festival this month over the Memorial Day weekend. Brett Bowker, a 2006 MIHS graduate was part of the group who produced and made the film.

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A film to be shown at the Seattle International Film Festival is a true story about a man who makes a promise to honor his fellow soldiers.

The film, “The Long Ride Home,� is part of this year’s Seattle International Film Festival. It tells the story of Kevin Mincio, the founder and president of Team Jesse foundation who is now the Mercer Island High School MIHS boys varsity lacrosse coach. Brett Bowker, of the MIHS class of 2006, is a producer and production manager. Thomas Lee Wright, who is the director, writer and a producer of film, is a parent of an MIHS graduate.

In 2001, Mincio was an up-and-coming Goldman Sachs vice president with an office at 1 Liberty Plaza — next door to the World Trade Center. He was there when the first plane hit the tower. In an instant, his life was transformed. He put his promising career on hold to enlist in the Army and

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was assigned to America’s first Stryker Brigade at Fort Lewis, Wash.

He was later deployed to Iraq. There, Mincio’s Army buddy, Staff Sgt. Jesse Williams, was killed. Mincio made a vow to help care for Williams’ family, and later to do all he could for the families of fallen soldiers.

He started the Team Jesse Foundation and launched fundraising efforts like “The Ride,� a challenging bicycle trip of 4,200 miles over 95 days aiming to arrive at Ground Zero on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | Page 15 Wednesday, May 09, 2012 I Page 15 Island Community and performed by Tames Alan, Event Center. Green Fire is actress, historian, costumer about Leopold’s extraor- and lecturer. It is part of her dinary career, and how he Living History Lectures at 1 shaped conservation and p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the modern environmental the Congregational Church, movement. It also illustrates 4545 Island Crest Way. The presentation how Leopold’s vision of a hour-long community that cares about begins at 2 p.m. and will be both people and land con- preceded by a reception hontinues to inform and inspire oring Island residents over 80 people across the country years of age. Advance tickets and around the world, high- will be available at $20 each lighting modern projects for adults, and $10 each for that put Leopold’s land ethic students with ID; and walkin action in a multitude of in tickets will be available at $25 and $15, respectively. ways.

The event’s focus is the Aldo Leopold’s daughter, Estella Leopold, professor struggles of the Suffragettes, emeritus in biology at the who were disenfranchised University of Washington, from voting in 1867 by the will introduce the show. Fourteenth Amendment, Estella, like her siblings, has which defined a “citizen� as carried on the work of their “male.� Through their strugillustrious father and has gle for voting rights enacted won international awards for in 1919 by the Nineteenth her lifetime achievements in Amendment, these brave women — such as Elizabeth biology.

The event is sponsored Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott by the Friends of Luther and Susan B. Anthony — exerted tremendous influBurbank Park. ence on major issues of their time, among them women’s rights and children’s labor laws.

Proceeds from the event will go toward community grants.

Event reservations may be The Mercer Island Senior Foundation is host- made by contacting Leslie ing “Soldiers in Petticoats,� Scott at (206) 232-4597 or las93236@earthlink.net.

‘Soldiers in Petticoats’ performance is Saturday

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Amazing Wtft $2,150,000 Gracious, level 1/2 acre with light-filled 3370 SF home. Stunning lake & mountain views.

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Lake Views $999,000 Over 2100SF of Luxury Living w/spectacular Lake, Mountain & City views. Live in this Elegant 2BR/1.75BA/Den Condo! Easy distance to all amenities & I-90. #280637 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

First Hill $1,149,000 Open floor plan, main flr mstr, elegant kit w/slab granite & custom natural cherry cabinets 3440SF. Fabulous home on quiet cul-de-sac w/Mt. views. #322425 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

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Simply Charming $1,560,000 Westside w/Seattle charm, day moorage & PNWHomeFinder.com view! Spacious 4BR/4BA is an online real estate home, formal living rm, dining, vaulted kitchen, community that family rm, den/office, boexposes your proďŹ le nus rm + rec rm. and listings to two #344864 million readers from Molly Penny 206-230-5515 our many publications

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Woodlake $279,000 All the amenities of Isl a n d l i v i n g w i t h o ve r PNWHomeFinder.com 1300sf. 3 bedrooms, balis an online real estate c o n y, f i r e p l a c e a n d community that beautiful community pool. #263994 exposes your proďŹ le Josh Thurman and listings to two 206-321-3129

Westside Sunset $1,798,000 Extremely private 100’ w e s t s i d e W F, d o c k , deepwater moorage, jet ski pad. Rebuild/remodel on footprint at water’s edge. Best waterfront value on Mercer Island. #196224 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

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Westside Custom Condominiums & Townhomes $2,750,000 Privacy on .4 AC w/74 ft +/- wft, private -SHORT SALEdock+covered boat $84,900 l i f t + i n gr o u n d pool+Ralph Anderson Great unit in Renton. d e s i g n Can’t beat this pr ice!

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Ahh-Ridgewood! $370,000 3br + Den. Top notch & convenient! Impressive home details & fantastic community amenities.

Investors: this is one of the 5 units available via “Receivership.” #324056 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500

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-SHORT SALE$82,500 Chateau style beauty!

Top flr w/beautiful view of professionally landscaped cr tyd. Secured underground prkg, elevator. You can’t beat this price! #314087 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Fall City $135,000 2.4ac lot on the upper side of the Preston Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to lot, a close in lovely setting. #149923 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

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

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Fall City $150,000 5+ac lot on the upper Condominiums & Townhomes side of Preston Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to lot, lovely and close to free-SHORT SALEways. #149921 $359,900 Betty Carleton Immaculately remodeled 425-444-3507 unit in Lake Villa comm, w / v i ew o f L a ke S a m mamish. Proper ty features a pool, clubhouse, jacuzzi. Moorage available for lease. #321975 James R. Shute Vacant Land 206-230-5421

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Bellefield Park $450,000 Downtown Bellevue Townhome, newly renovated throughout, 2BR+2.5BA, club hse, pool & tennis cour ts, magnificent grounds, pvt patio & deck, new furn+AC, gar #280475 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

-SHORT SALE$174,900 L ove l y u n i t i n P r ov i dence Point’s 55+ Hilltop Village. Amazing amenities include Tennis courts, clubhouse, exercise & game rms, indoor pool, library. #308269 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Fall City $400,000 3 l o t a s s e m bl a g e o n upper side of the Preston-Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to all, lovely area and a fast commute. #149963 Michael Schoonover 425-442-4077

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Golf course $4,500,000 3 4 5 + a c p e r m . fo r 1 8 hole course in Westport.

Hotel, condos, retail areas. 2.5+mi of ocean/bay frontage, by Lighthouse S t a t e Pa r k . U n i q u e. #273135 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

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Ridgewood opp! $200,000 1br. Top notch & convenient! Impressive home details & fantastic community amenities.

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Building Site $498,000 Partial lk view lot, small subdivision 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Backs to conser vancy Tract.

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

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Moses Lake $200,000 6- acres adjacent to Big Bend Community College Campus. All utilities in street, seller may carry a contract with a substantial down. #311113 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

N. Bend bargain $299,000 29+ac of land, super easy access off I90. Will suppor t 3, maybe 4 homes. How many people can say they have a waterfall? #206270 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Suncadia $260,000 Prime lot overlooking the 13th Fairway. Beautiful 17,424sf lot is close to all the fabulous amenities Suncadia has t o o f fe r - g o l f, h i k i n g , sw i m m i n g , & d i n i n g . #336653 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114

Commercial $190,000 Price reduced to sell.

Updated commercial in Bremerton. Current business would like to lease back. Free street parking. #276347 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

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Moses Lake $2,536,000 84.5 acre level industrial parcel at Grant County Airport. Lot line adjustment possible, utilities on site or in street. #311135 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

North Bend land $150,000 12.9 wooded ac. just off I 9 0 a t ex i t # 3 1 . R e duced; deeded easement for easy access.

Lots of room, timber & space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

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Moses Lake $1,160,000 7.6ac parcel, level with easy access. All roads and infrastructure complete to site, adjacent parcels also available. #311242 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

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Mirrormont lot $55,000 Reduced, just under an ac lot in Mirrormont.

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

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Moses Lake $270,000 2 parcels making 9ac, fo r m e r l y u s e d a s t h e guard dog kennels for Air Force Base. Buildings/ kennels not currently in useable condition, value in land. #311308 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

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Moses Lake $1,442,000 48+ level industrial land at Grant County Airport. Vacant Land Heavy rail on property plus all utilities. Possible Moses Lake lot line adjustment. $4,035,000 #311131 S eve ra l l eve l p a r c e l s Michael Schoonover w i t h h i g h u s e a b i l i t y, 425-442-0477 26.46 acres. All utilities at site, roads and infrastructure to properVacant Land t y. E a s y a c c e s s . #311236 Hoquiam lots Michael Schoonover $160,000 425-442-0477 10 lots in the 55+ development in Hoquiam.

Prices reduced by 1/2 & quantity discounts con- Vacant Land sidered. Close to shopMoses Lake ping, good territorial $18,985,000 views. #194835 1 6 2 .

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Partial agriculture. Util. close by or in street, ad- Vacant Land ditional parcels Moses Lake available. #311380 $8,741,000 Michael Schoonover 1 2 0 + a c r e s d eve l o p 425-442-0477 Vacant Land ment. Close to airpor t and business park, posMoses Lake s i bl e w e t l a n d s b a n k . $271,000 Utilities close or in Level 1.38 parcel with street, more parcels easy access to I90. Suravailable. #311358 rounding parcels also Michael Schoonover available. #311109 425-442-0477 Michael Schoonover Advertising doesn’t 425-442-0477 have to break the bank. The Classifieds has great deals on everything you need.

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Houghton Beach å"OTTOMLESSåGARAGEåSALE $1,065,000

On the Boulevard & directly across from Real Estate for Sale Houghton Beach Park, Other Areas this near ly 2,000sf, 2BR/1.75BA condo Off Island Real Estate boasts spectacular city & lake views. #334117 200’ Waterfront Peggy Watkins $895,000 206-230-5444 M i l l e r B ay / I n d i a n o l a .

Gated property on 1.8+ac w/200’ of wft.

2008 construction; 4BR/3.5BA w/detached g a r a g e. Po t t e r y b a r n perfect! #327450 Off Island Real Estate Michele Schuler 206-992-2013 Moses Lake $350,000 3,850sf office space plus 2,000 storage on Broadw a y. B o t h o n s t r e e t parking and to rear of building. #311208 Michael Schoonover Off Island Real Estate 425-442-0477

Bainbridge Isl $422,400 Fabulous Bainbridge opportunity: close to town.

3BR/2.5BA, 3408sf, $150k landscaping, Bamboo flooring, stain- Off Island Real Estate less appliances, HUGE Moses Lake rec room. SHORT $425,000 SALE! #229220 This former Pay & Pak Michele Schuler warehouse offers the 206-992-2013 new owner a blank slate to design as they will.

Vacant Land Centrally located, 4,608sf. Possible conOpportunity! ve r s i o n t o 2 s t o r i e s . $398,000 #311352 Tucked away building lot Michael Schoonover up pvt lane. Potential 425-442-0477 lake & Mt Rainier views. Off Island Real Estate Large lot, 3000sf buildB&B opportunity ing pad. Paved access $998,000 to lot line. Near Par k This modern enclave oftrails. #112896 fers a spectacular main Off Island Real Estate Lindy Weathers home, an attached lofted 206-920-8842 suite & detached guest Moses Lake cottage. Perfectly sited $875,000 on 10 acres/the ultimate Commercial bldg updatin tranquility #344876 ed 2002/2003. DownMichele Schuler town Moses Lake, ample 206-992-2013 off street parking.

13,000sf. #311281 Vacant Land Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477 Private lane $448,000 Lg residential bldg site in area of new/remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views. All utility/access Off Island Real Estate easements recorded.

Bellingham comm Serene stream along S Off Island Real Estate $900,000 boundary. #143651 4.5ac just off freeway, all Janet Scroggs Poulsbo Place utilities in the street or 206-230-5414 $324,900 on property, New side- Po t t e r y B a r n p e r fe c t ! walks in. Multi use, close Just blocks from downto Bellis Fair & growing town shops, restaurants commercial. #27127645 & the Poulsbo wft! GranMichael Schoonover ite, bamboo, master on 425-442-0477 the main, storage galore! #342352 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013 Vacant Land Snoqualmie Pass $4,000,000 25+ac land just E of summit, much preliminar y wor k done. Possibilities are townhomes, lodge, condos, restaurant, single fam. homes.

V i ew, v i ew, v i ew. #198735 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

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Bridle Trails $1,950,000 Off Island Real Estate Immaculate 4BR/3.75BA w/detached cot-SHORT SALEtage/barn/stall/tack room $184,900 & lg pasture. Gourmet Snoqualmie. Large lot kitchen, mstr on main & with out buildings. Must 2nd mstr ste on 2nd flr see! #340528 #341508 James R. Shute Carol Hinderstein 206-230-5421 206-595-5722

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-SHORT SALE$455,000 Well maintained & updated Heggenstaller home w/3BR, 2.5BA located just blocks from town. Covered porch, maple floors, main flr office. A must see! #344341 Michele Schuler 206-230-5486

-SHORT SALE$294,900 M U LT I FA M I LY T R I P LEX. Great investor opportunity! Zoned NC2-40, great development potential. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334787 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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-SHORT SALE$384,900 You must see this amazing 3-Level home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every f l o o r, 3 f u l l b a t h s w / laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #334934 1 BD CABIN with beautiJames R. Shute ful view of Mt. Higgins.

206-230-5421 sleeps 6. Approx 900 sq. ft. Cozy living room with fireplace. New cedar deck facing French Creek. Large lot / outbuildings. Lovingly cared for & well maintained. 50 Off Island Real Estate miles N. of S. Everett. $98,500 cash or pos-SHORT SALEsible par t financing by $390,000 M U LT I FA M I LY D U - owner. 425-512-9993.

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-SHORT SALE$169,900 Cozy home in a cute Boulevard Park neighborhood. Loft bedroom, large garage/shop.

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-SHORT SALE$227,900 Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. Split zoned SFR/C. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #331221 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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-SHORT SALE$234,900 Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. L3 zoned. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334649 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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-SHORT SALE$258,500 M U LT I FA M I LY D U PLEX. Great investor opportunity! Zoned C-140 w/great development potential. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334912 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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Health Care Employment

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REPORTER Reporter sought for staff opening with the Peninsula Daily News, a sixday newspaper on Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula that includes the cities of Por t Angeles, Sequim, P o r t To w n s e n d a n d Forks (yes, the “Twilight�

Forks, but no vampires or werewolves). Bring your experience from a weekly or small daily -from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already acquired while sharpening your talent with the help o f ve t e ra n n ew s r o o m leaders. This is a general assignment reporting position in our Port Angeles office in which being a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience.

Port Angeles-based Peninsula Daily News, circulation 16,000 daily and 15,000 Sunday (plus a website getting up to one million hits a month), publishes separate editions for Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Check out the PDN at w w w. p e n i n s u l a d a i l y news.com and the beauty and recreational oppor tunities at http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/section/pdntabs#vizguide.

In-person visit and tryout are required, so Washington/Northwest applicants given preference.

Send cover letter, resume and five best writi n g a n d p h o t o g r a p hy clips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 9 8 3 6 2 , o r e m a i l leah.leach@peninsuladailynews.com.

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REPORTER The Central Kitsap Reporter in Silverdale, WA is seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. Join a four-person newsroom in a position that is prim a r i l y b e a t c ove ra g e and secondarily generalassignment coverage of a city, an Urban Growth Area, county gover nment and naval base.

Coverage stretches from the deeply rural to the “other Washington� in scope. News, narrative features and photography are at the center of the job. Applicants must b e a bl e t o wo r k i n a team-oriented deadline driven environment, display excellent wr iting skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to compose articles on multiple topics.

This is a full-time position and includes excellent benefits, paid vacation, sick and holidays.

Please send resume with cover letter, 3 or more non-retur nable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: CKRREP/HR Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Ave. NE, Find your dream home at Suite 106 pnwHomeFinder.com Poulsbo, WA 98370

Caregivers

$12.00 per/hr - CNA certification required flexible hours. Home Instead Senior Care in Bellevue has been serving seniors on the eastside for over 16 years.

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DRIVERS Reed Group of Co. is hiring individuals to work as FT/PT, Temp/Per m driver. As a Driver you will be responsible for providing pick up and delivery in the most safe and efficient way possible. All applicants must have a valid driving license, 21 years of age and a good driving record. We also offer a competitive benefit package. Reed Group of Co. are considering only candidates whose experience best meets our requirements. For further details , kindly send your current resume to us at: reedgroupco@live.com.

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Advertising Sales Consultant Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Adver tising Sales Consultant at the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter. This position is based out of our Factoria office, just off I-90.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and excel in dealing with internal as well as external contacts on a day-to-day b a s i s. C a n d i d a t e w i l l need to have an exceptional sales background and print media experience is a definite asset.

Must be computer-proficient at Word, Excel, and utilizing the Internet.

Position requires use of personal cell phone and vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance.

Compensation includes a base plus commission and an excellent group benefits program. EOE Sound Publishing, Inc. is Washington’s largest private, independent newspa per com pany. Ou r broad household distribution blankets the entire Greater Puget Sound region, extending northward from Seattle to Canada, south to Salem, Oregon, and westwa r d t o t h e Pa c i f i c Ocean. If you thrive on calling on new, active or inactive accounts both in p e r s o n a n d o ve r t h e phone; if you have the ability to think outside the box, are customerdriven, success-oriented, self-motivated, well organized and would like to be part of a highly energized, competitive and professional sales team, we want to hear from you! No calls or personal visits please. Please email your cover letter and resume to:

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Adver tising Sales Consultant at the Kirkland Reporter office.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both wr itten and oral, and have excellent communications skills. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising, special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income with new prospective clients.

Print media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient at Word, Excel, and utilizing the Internet. Position requires use of personal cell phone and vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance.

Compensation includes salary plus commission.

Based in Poulsbo and Bellevue, Wash., Sound Publishing, Inc., owns and operates 38 community newspapers and 14 Little Nickel publications in the greater Puget Sound area. Sound P u bl i s h i n g ’s b r o a d household distribution blankets the greater Puget Sound region, extending northward from Seattle to Canada, south to Salem, Ore., and westward to the Pacific Ocean. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, holidays and a great work environment.

We recognize that the key to our success lies in the abilities, diversity and vision of our employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. If you are customer-dr iven, success-oriented, self-motivated, well organized and have the ability to think outside the box, then we want to hear from you! Please email us your cover letter and resume to:

REPORTER

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or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR/ISS Whether you’re buying or selling, the ClassiďŹ eds has it all. From automobiles and employment to real estate and household goods, you’ll ďŹ nd everything you need 24 hours a day at www.nw-ads.com.

The Bainbridge Island Review, a weekly community newspaper located in western Washington state, is accepting applications for a parttime general assignment Reporter. The ideal candidate will have solid reporting and writing skills, have up-to-date knowledge of the AP Stylebook, be able to shoot photos and video, be able to use InDesign, and contribute to staff blogs and Web updates.

We offer vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. If you have a passion for community news reporting and a desire to work in an ambitious, dyn a m i c n ew s r o o m , we want to hear from you.

E.O.E. Email your resume, cover letter and up to 5 non-returnable writing, photo and video samples to hr@soundpublishing.com Or mail to BIRREP/HR Dept., Sound Publishing, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

Cemetery Plots

$1100-CEMETERY Plot.

Quiet, peaceful spot under a stunning shade tree in section 3. Enumc l aw C e m e t e r y ove r looks gorgeous Mount R a i n i e r. B e a u t i f u l l y maintained grounds at 23717 SE 416 th St. If sold by the cemeter y, this plot would sell for $1,250. Save yourself some money, call to discuss the details. Jeff at 253-740-5450.

With options ranging from one time advertising to annual campaigns, I have the products and the expertise to meet your needs.

Whether you need to target your local market or want to cover the Puget Sound area,

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Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for Circulation Manager positions in East, South and North King County.

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. Position requires the 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 carriers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, holidays and a great work environment.

If interested in joining our team, please email resume and cover letter to: hreast@soundpublishing.com OR send resume and cover letter to: Sound Publishing, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue S Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: CM

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ACACIA BURIAL Plot, $2,190 (Lake City). Acacia Memorial Park, Birch Section, one grave site.

L ove l y o l d e r s e c t i o n , beautifully maintained. A few steps off the road next to the fountain and Greenbelt at the top of the park. Perpetual fee included. Acacias price for this section is $3,991.

We are asking $2,190 and are looking for a quick sale to close the estate. Call Chris 425405-0664 or email ccccoddington@gmail.com

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House call available 206-632-5483 Dogs

German Wirehaired Pointer 2.5 yrs old & 10 month old pup, $200 to approved homes.

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ACACIA Memorial Park, “Birch Garden�, (2) adjacent cemetery plots, #3 & #4. Selling $4,000 each or $7,500 both. Located in Shoreline / N. Seattle. Call or email Emmons Johnson, 2067 9 4 - 2 1 9 9 , eaj3000@msn.com CEMETERY PLOT G r e e n wo o d M e m o r i a l Park in Renton. One plot ava i l a bl e i n b e a u t i f u l Rhododendron section.

Purchased in 1966 among Renton families and veterans. This section is filled, lock in price now! $4000. For more details, call Alice: 425277-0855

(2) CEMETERY Spaces, side by side, in Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue. Spaces 11 and 12 in Lot 25 in the Garden of Assurance. Asking Flea Market $22,000 each or best offe r. C a l l D aw n a t ART SUPPLIES: Clip Art (360)757-1476 Drawing Board, Drawing 3 G O R G E O U S V I E W Tablet, Charcoal, PasPlots at Washington Me- tels, Water Color, Water morial in The Garden of Color Pads, art journals, Communion. Well kept, etc. 3 lots for $50 each. l o v e l y & y e a r r o u n d 425-837-9816. maintenance included. Tool Box; 4 drawer, on Friendly, helpful staff. wheels for rolling. Space hreast@soundpublishing.com Section 15, block 232, for a second to fit on top. plots B; (2, 3 & 4), near $150. 425-837-9816. or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., Veteran section. Asking 19426 68th Avenue S. below cemeter y price, Free Items $8,000! Will separate.

Kent, WA 98032, Recycler 206-246-0698. Plots loATTN: HR/KAS. No calls or personal vis- cated at 16445 International Blvd. its please.

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OFF ISLAND HOMES -SHORT SALE-

$169,900 -SHORT SALE-

$258,500 -SHORT SALE-

$344,900 Moses Lake

$425,000

-SHORT SALE-

$184,900 -SHORT SALE-

$279,900 Moses Lake

$350,000

-SHORT SALE-

$455,000

Commercial

$190,000 -SHORT SALE-

SALE$294,900 -SHORT You must see this amazing

$384,900

The Golf Life!

$693,500

$227,900 -SHORT SALE-

$319,900 -SHORT SALE-

$390,000

$234,900

$324,900

$422,400

Cozy home in a cute Boulevard Park neighborhood. Loft bedroom, large garage/ shop. Close to shops. #337526 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Snoqualmie. Large lot with out buildings.

Must see! #340528 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Price reduced to sell. Updated commercial in Bremerton. Current business would like to lease back. Free street parking. #276347 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

-SHORT SALE-

Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. Split zoned SFR/C. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #331221 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE-

Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. L3 zoned. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334649 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

MULTI FAMILY DUPLEX. Great investor opportunity! Zoned C-140 w/great development potential. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334912t James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. L3 zoned. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334884 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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

Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential.

Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #331213 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Poulsbo Place

Pottery Barn perfect! Just blocks from downtown shops, restaurants & the Poulsbo wft! Granite, bamboo, master on the main, storage galore! #342352 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential.

Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #334619 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

3,850sf office space plus 2,000 storage on Broadway. Both on street parking and to rear of building. #311208 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

3-Level home!

Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/ laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #334934 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

This former Pay & Pak warehouse offers the new owner a blank slate to design as they will.

Centrally located, 4,608sf. Possible conversion to 2 stories. #311352 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

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

Tee up the Tam O’Shanter lifestyle! Soaring ceilings and walls of glass set the tone & Lk Samm & the Cascades set the backdrop.

3BR/3.5BA, 2640 sf, 2-car gar. #337498 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

$875,000 MULTI FAMILY DUPLEX. Great investor Moses Lake opportunity! Currently rented, but has great Commercial bldg updated 2002/2003.

Downtown Moses Lake, ample off street development potential. Conceptual drawings parking. 13,000sf. #311281 & plans available for purchase. #334923 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477 James R. Shute 206-230-5421 Bainbridge Isl

Fabulous Bainbridge opportunity: close to town. 3BR/2.5BA, 3408sf, $150k landscaping, Bamboo flooring, stainless appliances, HUGE rec room. SHORT SALE! #229220 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

200’ Waterfront $895,000

Miller Bay/Indianola. Gated property on 1.8+ac w/200’ of wft. 2008 construction; 4BR/3.5BA w/detached garage. Pottery barn perfect! #327450 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

Bellingham Comm $900,000

4.5ac just off freeway, all utilities in the street or on property, New sidewalks in. Multi use, close to Bellis Fair & growing commercial. #27127645 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

B&B opportunity $998,000

This modern enclave offers a spectacular main home, an attached lofted suite & detached guest cottage. Perfectly sited on 10 acres/the ultimate in tranquility #344876 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

Houghton Beach $1,065,000

On the Boulevard & directly across from Houghton Beach Park, this nearly 2,000sf, 2BR/1.75BA condo boasts spectacular city & lake views. #334117 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

u Union hill

$1,299,999

Bridle Trails

$1,950,000

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

Immaculate 4BR/3.75BA w/detached cottage/barn/stall/tack room & lg pasture.

Gourmet kitchen, mstr on main & 2nd mstr ste on 2nd flr #341508 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

VACANT LAND Hoquiam lot

$25,000 Moses Lake

$200,000 Mercer Is. lot

$325,000 Residential Lot

$498,000 Snoqualmie Pass

$4,000,000

Mirrormont lot

$55,000 Suncadia

$260,000 Mercer Is. lot

Bend land $325,000 N 3.4ac w/commercial

$650,000 Moses Lake

$4,035,000

$270,000 Opportunity!

Tucked away building

$398,000

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

Reduced, just under an ac lot in Mirrormont.

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

Fall City

$150,000

12.9 wooded ac. just off I90 at exit #31.

Reduced; deeded easement for easy access.

Lots of room, timber & space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Fall City

$160,000

10 lots in the 55+ development in Hoquiam.

Prices reduced by 1/2 & quantity discounts considered. Close to shopping, good territorial views. #194835 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

2 parcels making 9ac, formerly used as the guard dog kennels for Air Force Base.

Buildings/ kennels not currently in useable condition, value in land. #311308 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Moses Lake

$271,000

Level 1.38 parcel with easy access to I90.

Surrounding parcels also available. #311109 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

$150,000 N Bend bargain

5+ac lot on the upper side of Preston Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to lot, lovely and close to freeways. #149921 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Hoquiam lots

Prime lot overlooking the 13th Fairway.

Beautiful 17,424sf lot is close to all the fabulous amenities Suncadia has to offer-golf, hiking, swimming, & dining. #336653 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114

$135,000 Moses Lake

2.4ac lot on the upper side of the Preston Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to lot, a close in lovely setting. #149923 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

North Bend land

6- acres adjacent to Big Bend Community College Campus. All utilities in street, seller may carry a contract with a substantial down. #311113 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

$299,000

29+ac of land, super easy access off I90. Will support 3, maybe 4 homes. How many people can say they have a waterfall? #206270 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Kenmore 1.5ac

$300,000

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

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

14,000sf lot w/recorded access for driveway.

Nice location on a dead end street. #329002 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

$1,160,000

$400,000 Moses Lake

$1,442,000

3 lot assemblage on upper side of the PrestonFall City Rd. Water stubbed to all, lovely area and a fast commute. #149963 Michael Schoonover 425-442-4077

Private lane

$448,000

Lg residential bldg site in area of new/ remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views.

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

Building Site

potential. Multiple tenants want to stay, level, ut. in street. Next to I90, great access. Possible owner finance. #328993 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Moses Lake

lot up pvt lane.

Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000sf building pad. Paved access to lot line.

Near Park trails. #112896 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Fall City

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

$498,000

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

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

7.6ac parcel, level with easy access. All roads and infrastructure complete to site, adjacent parcels also available. #311242 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

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

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

Moses Lake

$2,228,000

Moses Lake

$2,536,000

20.46 acre parcel. Currently in alfalfa production but adjacent to business park. All utilities available. #311271 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

84.5 acre level industrial parcel at Grant County Airport. Lot line adjustment possible, utilities on site or in street. #311135 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

25+ac land just E of summit, much preliminary work done. Possibilities are townhomes, lodge, condos, restaurant, single fam. homes.

View, view, view. #198735 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Several level parcels with high useability, 26.46 acres. All utilities at site, roads and infrastructure to property.Easy access. #311236 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Golf course

$4,500,000

345+ac perm. for 18 hole course in Westport.

Hotel, condos, retail areas. 2.5+mi of ocean/ bay frontage, by Lighthouse State Park.

Unique. #273135 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

Moses Lake

$8,741,000

Moses Lake

$18,985,000

Moses Lake

$29,952,000

120+ acres development. Close to airport and business park, possible wetlands bank. Utilities close or in street, more parcels available. #311358 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

162.9ac development piece. Next to business park & close to airport. Partial agriculture.

Util. close by or in street, additional parcels available. #311380 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

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

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

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MERCER ISLAND HOMES Visit cbbain.com/openhouses for complete open house information

Lake Views

$999,000

Over 2100SF of Luxury Living w/ spectacular Lake, Mountain & City views.

Live in this Elegant 2BR/1.75BA/Den Condo! Easy distance to all amenities & I-90. #280637t Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

26’ Wtft!

$1,400,000

26’ of westside wtft, moorage & charming 1903 cottage await at this impressive Forest Ave address. 15,353sf lot offers expansion/redevelopment opportunity. #336830 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

View Condo

$325,000

Spotless TOP FLOOR 3BR/1.75BA, 1,375sf Woodlake condo with great view of downtown MI & lake. Vaulted ceilings, fplc: light & bright. Pool + clubhouse #306520 Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460

Lock Up & Leave $1,059,000

Ridgewood 3br+ $350,000

First Hill

First Hill

◆ Northend Tuscan $1,300,000

New for 2012!

$1,395,000

Street to Water

Amazing Wtft

$2,150,000

Top notch construction in convenient north end smaller complex. Impressive details & fantastic community amenities.

One of 5 units available via “Receivership.” #324055 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500

$1,149,000

One of four 3BR/3.5BA townhomes w/apx 3,450sf & attached 2 car garage.

Living/dining rm, gourmet kit/family rm, den/office, rec rm, A/C, patio, deck. #251490 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

Open floor plan, main flr mstr, elegant kit w/ slab granite & custom natural cherry cabinets 3440SF. Fabulous home on quiet cul-de-sac w/Mt. views. #322425

Simply Charming $1,560,000

Westside Sunset $1,798,000

Westside w/Seattle charm, day moorage & view! Spacious 4BR/4BA home, formal living rm, dining, vaulted kitchen, family rm, den/office, bonus rm + rec rm. #344864 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Extremely private 100’ westside WF, dock, deepwater moorage, jet ski pad.

Rebuild/remodel on footprint at water’s edge. Best waterfront value on Mercer Island. #196224 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

$620,000

Wonderful 3BR/2BA Day-light Rambler move-in condition. Open Chef’s Kitchen.

Glorious Sunlight streams thru wall of windows giving a heavenly light airy feel. #340869t Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702

Real Stucco, Custom design, 4BR+office+bonusromm, rich tiles, gorgeous outdoor rm-FP-waterfall-stone pavers; formal LR+DR+large kit fam rm, Fruitland lake access Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

$2,098,000

100+ feet westside wft: almost an acre of privacy. Two tax parcels from W Mercer to the water’s edge. Remodel, rebuild on footprint for ideal get-a-way. #330927 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

It’s All Here!

$950,000

Premium updating throughout. Limestone, Stainless Bosch, Subzero, Viking. Big yard, privacy, convenient mid-island location!

4BR/3BA, office, rec room. #331051 Jane Harrison 206-919-9992 Stephanie St. Mary 206-953-8359

Choose your colors & finishes. 2 story traditional by RKK Construction in Sunset Ridge on Mercer Island’s north end.

Presale available today-10 month finish. #320218 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Gracious, level 1/2 acre with light-filled 3370 SF home. Stunning lake & mountain views. 5BR/3BA. Private and serene setting with easy access to I-90. #191475 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414

◆ New on Market

Virtual Tours Seattle Style

$2,295,000

One of a kind, near acre setting. Gracious 2 story west side estate re-styled for today’s living.

Premier quality throughout. 4BR/4BA, den, media+bonus rms! #344874 Jane Harrison 206-919-9992 Stephanie St. Mary 206-953-8359

Westside views!

$2,600,000

New 4BR/4.5 bath home w/ study, ADU, gourmet kit plus custom concrete in ground hot tub w/adjacent wood burning fireplace! #340589 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722 Virginia Felion 206-459-2020

Westside Custom $2,750,000

Privacy on .4 AC w/74 ft +/- wft, private dock+covered boat lift+in ground pool+Ralph Anderson design 4BR+3BA+den+rec rm+views #329710 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516

◆ At Water’s Edge $4,998,000

Custom home designed by Lane Williams delights w/sophisticated yet understated art of simple elegance. 4BR/3.5BA home has it all incl 80’ of lvl wft w/moorage. #349514 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

Exceptional Properties Upper-end properties, In the top 10%

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES -SHORT SALE-

$82,500 -SHORT SALE-

Chateau style beauty! Top flr w/beautiful view of professionally landscaped crtyd. Secured underground prkg, elevator. You can’t beat this price! #314087 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE-

$82,500

Adorable unit in the Hillwood Condo Complex. Top flr, corner unit that’s in great shape! High ceilings give it a spacious feel.

Can’t beat this price! #330352 James R. Shute 206-230-5421 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

$84,900

Great unit in Renton. Can’t beat this price! #340549 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Attn: Investors!

$170,000

Ridgewood 1br. This is one of the 5 units available via “Receivership.” Top notch construction & fantastic community amenities in convenient north end complex. #324050 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500

-SHORT SALE-

$174,900

Ridgewood 1bd

$175,000

Lovely unit in Providence Point’s 55+ Hilltop Village. Amazing amenities include Tennis courts, clubhouse, exercise & game rms, indoor pool, library. #308269 James R. Shute 206-230-5421 Investors note-this is one of the 5 units available via “Receivership.” Top notch & convenient; impressive home details & fantastic community amenities. #324051 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500

Ridgewood opp!

$175,000

1br. Top notch & convenient! Impressive home details & fantastic community amenities. Investors note-this is one of the 5 units available via “Receivership.” #324053 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500

Ahh-Ridgewood!

$340,000

3br + Den. Top notch & convenient!

Impressive home details & fantastic community amenities. Investors: this is one of the 5 units available via “Receivership.” #324056 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500

-SHORT SALE-

$359,900

Bellefield Park

$450,000

Immaculately remodeled unit in Lake Villa comm, w/view of Lake Sammamish. Property features a pool, clubhouse, jacuzzi. Moorage available for lease. #321975 James R. Shute 206-230-5421 Downtown Bellevue Townhome, newly renovated throughout, 2BR+2.5BA, club hse, pool & tennis courts, magnificent grounds, pvt patio & deck, new furn+AC, gar #280475 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

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