Mercer Island Reporter, July 04, 2012

REPORTER

Mercer Island

Accident could have been deadly

Choices, choices

Fireworks only legal July 4 until 11 p.m.

Fireworks are allowed to be used on Mercer Island only on the Fourth of July from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Fireworks may not be used on school district property, or in City parks.

Fireworks disposal can be done at the North end fire station or the police department.

Car that hit utility vault on sidewalk was scorched

Independence Day closures

By Mary L. Grady

editor@mi-reporter.com

Band musicians of all ages are encouraged to sign up to march in the Summer Celebration parade on Saturday, July 14.

A single rehearsal is set for 6:45 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Contact davidmenz@earthlink. net and check www.facebook. com/mercerislandcommunityband to learn more.

Calling all Dachshunds Join Island Dachshunds Betty and Wilma and march with the famous Island Wieners in the Summer Celebration Grand Parade on July 14.

Wear a red T-shirt, bring a leash and meet behind Tullys at 9:30 a.m. before the parade on Saturday morning. Watch for the sign!

Call Marianne Bond at 2362469 for more information.

Will North Mercer hold 6th school?

School Board looks at options for megablock

By Megan Managan

mmanagan@mi-reporter.com

At their day-long retreat on Tuesday, June 26, the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors tried to accomplish two projects with one discussion.

The board, which needs to create a North Mercer campus master plan as part of the agreements during the PEAK project negotiations, used the opportunity to look at possibilities for the North Mercer campus, and if it could alleviate the district’s big problem: overcrowding.

During the retreat, Mahlum — the architectural firm hired by the district earlier this year — present-

ed seven options for the campus.

“We’re at about the mid-point in the planning process and this is an opportunity for the board to give more input and to talk about community engagement after this,” said Superintendent Gary Plano on Tuesday morning.

Each of the options provides for short and long-term phases, with the final option used for longer range planning.

Several of the options included either a total rebuild of the high school or remodeling it. Mahlum estimated a new high school building would cost somewhere between $100 to $120 million, which could include rebuilding the pool within the building. Mahlum also designed the new Issaquah High School, but Dean Mack, the execu-

tive director of business services and human resources, who worked for the Issaquah School District at the time, said that project benefited from the perfect timing.

“Issaquah was built for about $85 million, at the best financial time possible,” said Mack. “We couldn’t duplicate that now.”

The first option, titled minimal impact, would build a sixth school on the northwest corner of the campus, where the preschools and Youth Theatre Northwest are currently located, leaving Mary Wayte Pool in the same location. The sixth school building would house either 450 elementary students or 650 middle school students. The proximity to the Boys & Girls Club would allow for easy access to PEAK, and keep the two fullsized soccer fields where the current practice fields are. The longer term portion of this option would remodel portions of the high school building.

Option two moved school traffic off of the residential streets and

Accident | Page 3

REPORTER

Summer Celebration Parade musicians wanted

Megan Managan/Staff Photo

Jack Robertson, a longtime Kiwanis member, stocks shelves in the Mercer Island Kiwanis fireworks stand on Wednesday, June 27, in the Rite Aid parking lot. The stand will be open through July 4 until 9 p.m.

The 81-year old woman whose car crashed into one of the aboveground utility vaults on the sidewalk outside of The Mercer apartments at 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 27th Street, last Monday, was lucky.

Her 2001 Toyota Camry slammed into the box after she ran a red light at the intersection and was broadsided by a car driven by a 24-year-old Islander.

The impact caused her to veer onto the sidewalk and hit the vault.

But it is what she did after the crash that saved her.

Mercer Island

Due to the Independence Day holiday, government services will be closed on Wednesday, July 4.

The Mercer Island Reporter office will be closed, as will City offices, the post office and the library.

One year $39, two years just $59

MI | THIS WEEK

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | 75¢

Serving the Mercer Island community since 1947

SUBSCRIBE call (253) 872-6610

www.mi-reporter.com

Happy Fourth of July

Options | Page 2

www.MI-Reporter.com

JUST NORTH OF BELLEVUE SQUARE. EASY ACCESS, EASY PARKING.

1100 Bellevue Way NE • (425) 455-2126 • www.OMEGAPHOTO.biz

PASSPORT PHOTOS • Visa • Immigration • All Countries • Infants

Page 2 | Wednesday, July 4, 2012

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com

options | FROM 1 made the entrance for both the high school and school six off of S.E. 40th Street.

The sixth school would again be situated in the northwest corner, leaving two full-sized soccer fields, or possibly one if more parking was needed.

The high school building would include Crest, with Mary Wayte Pool moving to the area where the district administration building currently is.

This option aims to alleviate some of the traffic concerns by using S.E. 40th, but as traffic has increased on Interstate 90, some board members wondered if adding more traffic to an already busy road was necessary.

“All of the options with two schools means a whole lot more people and traffic [in that area],” said board member Brian Emanuels.

“What would have to be done to make it more feasible? So many more people are using 40th now that I-90 is crowded.”

The third option was another attempt to possibility limit traffic on 92nd Avenue S.E. and S.E. 42nd Street. Option three would connect 88th Avenue S.E. through the school’s property. The project would mean demolishing YTN, the North Mercer gym and Child’s Institute, rebuilding the stadium on the northwest corner, and moving the pool and practice fields.

Mary Wayte Pool would move to the area where the stadium is now, while school six would be built where Mary Wayte and the practice fields are now. In the second phase, the high school would be rebuilt, likely as a three-story building, relocating a practice field to the current high school parking lot area.

be built next to PEAK in the northern corner, sharing a parking lot with the new high school, which would be built directly across from the sixth school. Where the current MIHS building stands, a high school and community arts building would be built. The pool would likely be contained within the high school building.

Option five focuses on the community assists currently located on the property, including YTN, the pool and North Mercer gym.

The first phase would relocate the administration building and Crest to a wing of the high school, and move the maintenance of

The fourth option creates a shared point of entry for both the high school and the sixth school off of S.E. 40th with adjoining main parking lots. The sixth school would

buses off site. A sixth school would be built where the administration building is currently. The longer range phase would rebuild the high school next to the stadium, north toward the current pool location. A second building, located at the current high school site, would include the administration offices, Crest, with another portion used for the community groups, doubling as an arts building for the high school. The pool would likely be included in the new high school building.

The one major benefit to this option, Wilcox said, is that the high school would be able to run, pretty much as is, while the new building is built.

“This is the only option that really looks a t mov-

ing the buses,” said Wilcox.

Mack said this option may be the one that helps the district solve all problems at the same time.

“One of the cheaper options might be No. 5 because it solves so many problems in one fell swoop,” said Mack.

Option six was much different than the previous options in that it moved the high school to the northern corner of the property.

In the first phase, all current buildings on the northern end of the campus would be demolished to build the new high school. The current MIHS building would be remodeled to one of several options. The building could be used as a temporary site for students as other schools in the district are remodeled, or become a northern middle school, or even possibly another elementary school. In the second phase, the admin-

REPORTER

Mercer Island

Volume 55, No. 27

7845 SE 30th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040

Janet Taylor, Publisher jtaylor@bellevuereporter.com Mary L. Grady, Editor editor@mi-reporter.com

(206) 232-1215 Fax (206) 232-1284 Subscriptions (253) 872-6610 or circulation@mi-reporter.com

Theres’a Baumann, Advertising tbaumann@mi-reporter.com

Advertising (206) 232-1215 Deadline 4 p.m. Thursday

Megan Managan, Rebecca Mar Staff Writers

Classified (800) 388-2527 Deadline 11 a.m. Monday

Brita Moore, Intern

A Division of

Art courtesy of Mahlum Architects

Option 2 includes a sixth school in the northwest corner of the North Mercer campus, either an elementary school or a middle school, along with a remodeled high school with the main school entrances off of S.E. 40th Street. The stadium remains where it is currently located.

Debbie Constantine

Melanie Morgan, Production

The Mercer Island Reporter (USPS 339620) is published every Wednesday by Sound Publishing, Inc. Second-class postage paid at Mercer Island, WA. Subscriptions: $39 per year. Postmaster: Send address changes to, 7845 S.E. 30th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Managing Broker

Your Mercer Island Real Estate Broker

2011 President’s Elite Club

Frank Ceteznik Serving Mercer Island, the Eastside and Seattle www.MrMercerIsland.com

Call today (206) 232-0842

www.islandsecurity.com Serving Mercer Island since 1978

•

Buying or Selling

•

Transactions Simple and Easy

•

Strong Advocate for Clients

MERCER ISLAND

206.979.8400

Burglar Alarms & Camera Systems

Condos to Waterfront Estates

� laces of Worship

Voted Five Star - Best In Client Satisfaction: Real Estate Broker

SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.

•

Mercer Island, WA

Serving Mercer Island, Seattle and the Eastside 206.853.5262

CRS, M. ED

ISLAND

istration building would move into a wing of the remodeled high school, with the pool and Crest located at the current administration site.

Wilcox said another benefit of this project is it could be done in one stage.

“If this is the direction you decide to go in, then we can study all sorts of options for the high school site,” said Wilcox.

Due to the way option six is designed, if the district used the current high school building as a temporary school while rebuilding, Wilcox said the 30- to 50-year plan for the area would be to demolish the MIHS building and use the space for baseball, soccer fields and the pool.

One thing the board did agree on fairly quickly, based on the options, was that unless there was a strong requirement to move the stadium, leaving it in its current location made sense.

“We recommend either leaving it where it is, or moving it to the corner,” said Wilcox, as those seemed to be the only two places which made sense on the property. “All [options] will have ripple effects on the other spaces.”

The board plans to hold several community meetings to share the various options and get feedback from the community.

“I think we just don’t know what people are going to say until they see it,” said board member Janet Frohnmayer.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Presbyterian Church

Welcome to Worship!

SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012

ELCA

SUNDAYS 8:00 AM – Worship w/ Holy Communion 9:00 AM – Adult Forum 10:00 AM – Sunday School 10:00 AM – Tradition & New Song Worship w/ Holy Communion Childcare provided for all services Come praise the Lord with a new voice!

8501 SE 40th

206.232.3270

info@htlcmi.org

www.htlcmi.org

9:00am Christian Education 10:10am ONE Worship Service in Sanctuary Nursery Available

Top of the Hill on Island Crest Way (206) 232-5595 | MIPC.org

Redeemer

Lutheran Church

6001 Island Crest Way 232-1711

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

St. Monica

Catholic Church 4301 - 88th Ave S.E., M.I.

232-2900

Sunday Vigil: Saturday, 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, Noon

www.stmonica.cc

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com

Accident | FROM 1 She stayed in her car after it came to rest straddling the now open utility box and its electrical equipment.

If she had not, she could have been seriously hurt or killed by the electrical current.

The impact of the car to the utility vault, called a “switching can” by Puget Sound Energy, pushed the metal housing that contained electrical equipment that was energized.

The collision and its aftermath brought down power to more than 4,000 customers. Including the Town Center, outages were reported as far south as the neighborhood around Mercer Island High School.

For some, the outage lasted more than two hours.

According to Mercer Island Fire Chief Chris Tubbs and fire department reports, there were six fire apparatus on the scene. All seven Island firefighters on duty responded, as well as four from Bellevue who arrived with an aid car and a ladder truck.

The first Island firefighters from the North end fire station responded in 2.5 minutes. Personnel from

the South end followed with Bellevue units within another few minutes.

Puget Sound Energy crews responded to the scene, arriving 34 minutes after the call.

According to fire department reports, the driver of the Camry that hit the vault had to remain in her car for approximately 45 minutes until the power was secure.

Besides the driver in the car straddling the vault, firefighters were very concerned about the safety of the three dozen or so onlookers near the intersection, Tubbs explained.

The damage to the utility equipment meant that there was the likelihood that the ground was energized — meaning that anyone near the scene could have received a shock or have been electrocuted.

“We always approach a situation like this with the assumption that the ground is energized,” he said.

“Our first thought when we respond to any scene is to ‘prevent further harm,’” he added. “And in this case, we had the people who had come to look to worry about.

“We are thinking, ‘How do we keep them safe?’”

Tubbs said.

The firefighters imme-

diately established a “hot zone” of 75 feet in every direction around the scene.

No one was seriously injured during the incident. The two drivers were bumped and bruised, but refused treatment and went home.

Puget Sound Energy crews remained at the scene to repair the damage, replacing the housing for the vaults early in the evening.

City Manager Rich Conrad is unhappy with Puget Sound Energy and The Mercer’s developer and owner, James Cassan.

Neither party has yet dealt with the issue of having the above-ground utility boxes at the busy corner.

Large power and switching units, such as the ones at the Town Center intersection, are usually placed underground.

The two units are owned

by PSE and are on a permanent easement granted to them by Dollar Development, which owns the land.

According to Conrad, the utility vaults have been on the property long before The Mercer was constructed in 2006, and are “original” to the site.

Soon after the incident, Conrad sent a message to

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | Page 3

Mercer Island Fire Department/Contributed Photo

On Monday, June 25, this 2001 Toyota Camry ended up straddling an open utility vault in the aftermath of a traffic accident. Scorching from live utility wires arcing in the vault can be seen on the passenger side door.

PSE that said in part: “As you know, the city has sought the removal of these boxes since ‘The Mercer’ was built. We [the city] have offered financial incentives to PSE and the property owner [James Cassan] to

have them undergrounded or moved into his building. Mr. Cassan has been unwilling to take responsibility. PSE has been lukewarm. Because the boxes are on private property, ultimately the decision to move

them lies with PSE and the owner.”

Watch the Reporter for additional stories or go to our website to find out more about the situation with the utility boxes.

MERCER ISLAND

FOOT & ANKLE

Physician and Surgeon of the Foot & Ankle

Professional. Friendly.

Knowledgeable.

Preferred Provider of Mercer Island

Right here in your neighborhood for over 7 years.

Dr. Mak Abulhosn Mercer Island Police case report drawing

This drawing maps the June 25 traffic accident. Vehicle 1 ran the red light as it was heading northbound on S.E. 77th Avenue; it was hit by vehicle 2, proceeding westbound through the intersection with the green light. The collision forced vehicle 1 onto the sidewalk, where it hit the utility boxes.

Join Us for Mercer Island Summer Celebration Saturday, July 14 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Now Accepting New Patients.

All Health Plans Welcome. * Member of the Mercer Island Rotary

•

All foot & ankle concerns

•

Orthotics

•

Sports Medicine

•

Surgery

Sunday, July 15 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mercerdale Park 3249 78th Ave SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 To learn more: Visit seattlechildrens.org/healthandsafetyvan

Mercerdale Professional Bldg 3236 78th Ave SE, Suite 201

(206) 275-9117 www.mifootandankle.com

Page 4 | Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Fireworks stand open through July 4

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com

the South end, another at the North end. The money raised goes to various Island organizations.

“We have a much better selection this year,” said Baker. “We have some absolutely beautiful fireworks. They did a preview for us and it was amazing.

Everything here is safe and sane.”

On Tuesday, June 16, a crew of seven volunteers showed up to set up the stand, and on Wednesday another group of nine people — largely Kiwanis members and other volunteers — stocked the shelves with hundreds of fireworks.

“On the fifth, we’ll come back and take it all down and load it back into the trailer,” said Baker. “We clean it up, and the street, every night before we shut

By Megan Managan

mmanagan@mi-reporter.com

The Mercer Island Kiwanis annual fireworks stand has been a Fourth of July fixture on the Island for almost as long as anyone can remember.

The 2012 edition opened for business on Thursday, June 28, and will close July 4 at 9 p.m.

The stand, in one form or another, has been a part of the run up to the Fourth of July for the past 40 years, run each summer by the Kiwanis. Jim Baker, a longtime member of the club, said at one point they operated two stands this time of year — one on

down.”

The Kiwanis, which got help this year from a chapter in Kirkland and the Mercer Island Masonic Temple, hopes to bring in several thousand dollars.

“We hope to bring in $6,000 to $8,000 in fireworks,” said Baker. “It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year.”

Money from the fireworks sales goes to a variety of places, such as the Boys & Girls Club, Mercer Island Preschool Association’s annual circus, Mercer Island Special Olympics, Shakespeare in the Park, the Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Fun Mobile, scholarships for high school students, and more.

Fireworks at the stand are sold only to those over 16 years of age.

Community news AAA launches bicycle service On July 1, AAA Washington will begin providing emergency bicycle service for its more than one million members in Washington and northern Idaho.

AAA Washington’s new bicycle service works exactly like its emergency road service for vehicles.

A member with a disabled bicycle due to mechanical failure calls the AAA hotline (800-AAA-HELP), and AAA will dispatch ser-

MIYFS to host pie contest July 8 at farmers market Mercer Island Youth and Family Service’s advisory board will host a pie

Good to Know r No

M

e

rce rW ay

Call us when you need a diagnostic imaging exam* (855) 271-2416

Callus uswhen whenyou you Call needan anMRI MRI need

MRI ∙ CT ∙ Pain Management Procedures SE 26th St

No rt

Island Crest Way

Ask Us About Our FlexibleMercer Payment Plans and Lower Costs Island

84th Ave SE

Seattle

By Brita Moore

bmoore@mi-reporter.com

Andrew and Veronika Baklinski moved to Mercer Island from Ottawa, Canada’s capital, just a couple of months ago. It didn’t take long for them to get into business with the Mercer Island Music store.

“We saw the yard art out in front, so we thought, ‘Oh, that’s really convenient,’ just down the street,” Veronika Baklinski said, holding her 8-year-old daughter, Helena.

“We came in and found out the kids could take lessons right here on our own street.

So we signed up three of them.”

Soon after the Baklinskis began working with the business, they heard it would be closing through neighbors’ word-of-mouth. As both Andrew and Veronika have strong musical backgrounds and children with an interest, Dan Sotelo, an employee of the shop, suggested them as new candidates. They accepted.

“A lot of people were calling, saying, ‘Please don’t close! We love you guys!’”

Andrew Baklinski said.

“And I said, ‘We are staying open!’”

The family has gotten to know the previous owners well, especially since Veronika took piano lessons with Connie Wible, one of the previous owners, as she was growing up on the Island. Andrew grew up in Canada in a strongly musical home, and he has played several different instruments and sung. They bring a passion for musical culture to

Bellevue SE Way vue lle Be

th

90

and dessert baking contest on Sunday, July 8, at the Mercer Island Farmers Market.

All entries must be homemade and include at least one ingredient that can be purchased from the farmers market.

Entries will be judged on flavor, texture, originality and presentation.

Participants can enter as many desserts as they would like.

The judging for the contest begins at noon, and judges will award first and second prizes. All entries will need to be displayed on Sunday by 11 a.m.

Entry forms are due by noon on July 6. To see full contest rules and to get an entry form, visit the YFS website.

vice.

The member and their bicycle will be transported to a safe location within the distance that their membership level allows: Classic, five miles; Plus, 100 miles; or Premier, 200 miles.

To learn more about the service, visit AAA’s website.

New owners take over at Mercer Island Music

GARY S. ODEGARD Landscape Construction and Design 405

hM e erc r

y Wa

(206)232-1002 232-1002 (206)

• The Whighest quality in diagnostic results – est

Exit 8

Me

a trusted radiology practice since 1943** rcer

Rd

y Wa

• Certified, friendly, and compassionate

SE 36th

• Courtyards, Lattice Work 90

St

• Lawns, Flowers

Board certified, specialized physicians • • Board certified, specialized physicians

• Pruning, Maintenance

Washington Friendly and knowledgeable staff • • LakeFriendly and knowledgeable staff

• Renovations, Consultations

Gall agh er H ill

• Container Plantings

City Ha ll

• Free, ample parking

East Mercer Way

staff Locally owned, convenient location • • • Same Locally owned, convenient location and next day appoints – ask your SE 40th St provider to refer you to Mercer Island Medical Imaging Same and next day appointments • • Same and next day appointments Island

y Wa st Cre

Mercer Island Medical Imaging 9655 SE 36th Street, Suite 107 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Phone: (206) 232-1002 Conveniently located off of Exit 8 on I-90

* All diagnostic medical exams require a health care provider order. When your health care provider orders a diagnostic imaging exam, please call (855) 271-2416 to receive your exam cost estimate and to schedule your outpatient exam appointment.

** Mercer Island Medical Imaging is operated and staffed by TRA Medical Imaging— a multispecialty board certified radiology physician practice.

MercerIsland IslandMedical MedicalImaging Imaging Mercer 9655 SE 36th Street, Suite 107 9655 SE 36th Street, Suite 107 Mercer Island Mercer Island

• Interior & Exterior Design

MI Music.

“We [previously] lived in a very small rural area, so there wasn’t a great availability of instrumental music lessons,” Andrew Baklinski said. “I had dreams of the kids playing violin or cello or what not, so we saw the music store here and came and introduced ourselves.”

The shop is continuing with the same services it previously offered — instrument rentals and repairs, and private lessons. Instructors for all string, woodwind, brass and percussion, in addition to piano, harp and guitar, come to the store. There currently isn’t one for voice, but they would welcome one if there was interest.

“Our current background coming from Canada is voice, so that’s definitely a passion of ours,” Veronika Baklinski said.

That background comes from their teaching in the Sacred Music Society, a program in Canada that facilitates choral music teaching in grade schools. It reaches out to about 10,000 students.

“Especially with our work back in Canada, we have

some pretty good tools to bring,” Andrew Baklinski said.

Along with the positive and friendly environment that the store already provides, the Baklinskis hope to expand its horizons, looking to collaborate more with the school music programs and connect with retirement communities.

Their desire to share music with the community made the job of taking over the store an easy one for the Baklinskis.

“Music is one of those beautiful gifts that you normally think of as something for grade school and high school students,” Andrew Baklinski said, “but anyone at any age can come and learn a new instrument. It’s a tremendous source of delight and inspiration.”

Learn more To learn more about Mercer Island Music, visit the shop at 3631 82nd Ave. S.E. or email play. mim@gmail.com.

Stewart Lumber & Hardware Co. Your traditional hardware store with an excellent stock of construction supplies and tools.

Free LUMBER delivery to Mercer Island ($100 minimum) Call 206-324-5000 to learn more, or visit us at 1761 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle. http://thestewartlumberco.com

See how close we really are!

www.mi-medicalimaging.com

Locatednext nexttotoCity CityHall Hall- -plenty plentyofoffree freeparking! parking!

Located www.mi-medicalimaging.com www.mi-medicalimaging.com

• Arbors, Decks

Brita Moore/Staff Photo

Andrew and Veronika Baklinski are the new owners of Mercer Island Music.

206-236-0651 206-605-7037

FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS SINCE 1926

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | Page 5

SR-520 bridge tolls up July 1 Toll increase of 2.5 percent went into effect last Sunday as planned; officials say revenue on track

By Nat Levy

nlevy@bellevuereporter.com

For the first six months, tolling on the 520 bridge is working as planned, state officials say. Weekday traffic is free flowing for the first time in decades during the peak commute times, and revenue generated by tolling is ahead of forecasts.

This trajectory puts the state slightly ahead of the finance plan, keeping the Washington State Department of Transportation on track with making the debt payments needed to pay for the bridge construction.

Despite forecasts trending ahead in both traffic and revenue, rate increases will go into effect on July 1 in order for the state to stay on track with the finance plan to raise $1 billion for a new SR-520 bridge. The increase in July will be the first of four planned 2.5 percent annual rate increases through 2015.

However, no rate increase will occur without the Washington State Transportation Commission reviewing the latest traffic and revenue data to determine if a rate increase is needed each year and at what amount, state officials say.

The current peak Good To Go! rate of $3.50 will increase to $3.59, and the peak Pay By Mail rate of $5 will increase to $5.13.

The other variable toll

rates will have similar increases.

“We are headed in the right direction, and it’s looking like our careful planning is already producing positive outcomes,” said WSDOT Toll Director Craig Stone.

“That said, this is the sixmonth mark of a 30-year plan. It’s more important now than ever before that we stay the course.”

So far, more than 80 percent of vehicles crossing the bridge have Good To Go! accounts. The variable tolls are leading drivers to shift their trips to off-peak hours, saving peak-time drivers 12 to 15 minutes per trip. There has been a drop in bridge traffic volumes since tolling began, but the drop has not been as great as forecasted. During the first quarter of bridge tolling, weekd a y traffic was 15 percent higher t h a n p r o jected.

Joni Earl, A p r i l Sound Transit CEO was 19 percent h i g h e r, and May numbers indicate that traffic is now 21 percent higher than projected.

First quarter of the year gross tolling revenue (between January and March) was $12.9 million, exceeding forecasts by six percent. Officials say the trend is continuing into the second quarter with official financial statements to be released this summer.

King County Metro Transit implemented service improvements on the SR-520 corridor to increase options for travelers. This includes more bus service, realtime transit signs, and a

“More and more commuters are recognizing the value of using transit to save money and improve their quality of life.”

new park-and-ride garage that will open in south Kirkland next spring.

“Metro Transit has seen two waves of strong ridership growth so far on the SR-520 corridor,” said Metro General Manager Kevin Desmond. “The first came in the fall of 2011 when we significantly increased transit service; then again this year when tolling began.

Overall, we’ve seen a 25 percent increase in bus ridership across the lake in less than a year.”

Just before the start of tolling on Dec. 29, 2011, King County Metro and Sound Transit added 100 daily bus trips across the floating bridge, bringing the weekday service to 700 bus trips and 18 routes.

Since tolling began, transit ridership has increased 10 percent. Vanpools on the SR-520 corridor have increased by 18 percent.

Sound Transit’s service has also grown to serve the increased demand.

“The new riders who are climbing aboard our Express buses serving the SR-520 corridor have contributed to Sound Transit’s overall 12 percent ridership growth from first quarter 2011 to first quarter of this year,” said Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl. “More and more commuters are recognizing the value of using transit to save money and improve their quality of life.”

Celeste Gracey/Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter Photo

From the left, mayors Conrad Lee, Bellevue; Ava Frisinger, Issaquah; Joan McBride, Kirkland; Bruce Bassett, Mercer Island; and John Marchione, Redmond, take questions at the Bellevue Downtown Association’s annual mayors’ forum.

Eastside mayors imagine cities in 20 years

By Celeste Gracey

cgracey@issaquahreporter.com

Economic growth and new development were at the center of discussion for five Eastside mayors on Wednesday as they took questions at the Bellevue Downtown Association’s annual forum.

Asked what Mercer Island would look like in 20 years, Mayor Bruce Bassett held a much more conservative tone than counterparts in fast-growing cities, saying the city would look much the same as it does today.

“We’re trying to have economic development and move forward, but we’re trying to do it in ways that lower impact,” Bassett said.

Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee envisioned that downtown alone would add 38,000 jobs and 9,000 new residents.

Just as Bellevue planned its growth downtown many years ago, Issaquah is going

Becky adesan N

Your Island Realtor 206-972-1113 | beckynadesan@cbbain.com www.BeckyNadesan.com

through a similar process of where you want to live,” with its Central Issaquah he said.

Plan, said Mayor Ava While Kirkland Mayor Frisinger.

Joan McBride foresaw popShe spoke about how ulation growth in the next increasing density, instead of 20 years, she focused on suburban sprawl, is better for the city’s new “world class” the environment. Issaquah indoor recreation center and expects to add commitment 8,000-9,000 to parks. new housing One of units, many the goals of multiple famthe modily, and about erator, James 7-10 million Whitfield, square feet of Bruce Bassett, was to focus commercial Mayor of Mercer Island on how the development cities can colin the next 20 years. laborate on issues.

Kirkland, Redmond and Including a comment from Mercer Island all foresaw the Marchione about working impacts that light rail will through issues on the Belhave on their communities Red Road, the mayors felt in the next 20 years. they had done well at colRedmond Mayor John laborating.

Marchione spoke in depth “It’s unusual where we about building up the city’s don’t work well together,” spring district and adding McBride said. more residential housing Economic development is closer to downtown. regional, not just civic, he “You’ll have more choices said.

“We’re trying to have economic development and move forward...”

The following is correspondence from actual clients:

Dear Erica & Yolandra,

We are having a great time in St. Lucia. Thanks for the great trip planning.The temperature is in the low 80’s and not a drop of rain in sight- ahhh Heaven!!

All the bestT & V Smith

SW1

28 MAY 2012 ST. LUCIA

To:

Admiral Travel

2701-76th Ave SE Mercer Island, WA 98040

206.232.7600

admiral@seanet.com

CORNERSTONE

CONSTRUCTION SERVICE PLUS 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE • Concrete • Driveways

• • • •

Porches & Steps • Foundations Slabs • Walls Garages • Patios Landscaping & Clean-up

Self Storage & Truck Rentals

MARCELINO HERNANDEZ

206-920-2374

Owner

General Construction Lic# CORNECS002N3

* Office Hours: 9AM-6PM Gate Hours: 5AM-11PM

PAGE 6 | Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Police June 21 Arrest: Police arrested a

39-year-old Renton woman at 12:13 p.m. in the 8100 block of eastbound I-90. As the officer flashed his vehicle’s lights and activated his siren to pull the woman over for driving with a suspended license, she ignored him for more than two miles even though she was looking in her side and rearview mirrors. She was cited for failing to yield to the police vehicle. Her vehicle was impounded.

Accident: A vehicle going 35 mph smashed into the back of a Lexus SUV waiting to turn from Island Crest Way onto S.E. 47th Street at 1:20 p.m.

The impact of the collision propelled the SUV onto 47th Street. The 62-year-old driver of the other car was cited for inattention, as he did not see the stopped vehicle. He sustained injuries to his right side, and a passenger in the SUV reported neck pain. Both vehicles were severely damaged.

June 23 Burglary: A locked storage unit was burglarized over two months, from April through June, at 9040 East Shorewood

Drive. Multiple power tools worth $1,200 were stolen, including jig saws, a Sears Craftsman router, heat gun, router bits, digital multimeter, smoothing plane, torque wrenches and a snap-on torquemeter. There was no evidence of forced entry.

Theft: Two Gorham Colfax sterling silver serving spoons were stolen from a residence in the 9100 block of S.E. 54th Street sometime after May 20. The suspect is the ex-girlfriend of the victims’ son, who had invited the woman to the house while the parents were out of town. According to the son, the suspect opened the drawer where the spoons were kept and asked about them.

Lost property: A leaf blower fell out of a truck between the 8500 and 6000 block of West Mercer Way around 5 p.m., and the owner could not find it.

June 24 Car prowl: Two hiking

packs were stolen out of an unlocked Honda CR-V in a detached garage in the 7800 block of 85th Place S.E. The victim had left his garage door open overnight. He had placed the packs, which con-

Wendell Merton “Dusty” Ellsbury 1914-2012 Ruth Catherine Hentschel Ellsbury 1920-2011

Wendell Ellsbury died at 97 on June 13, 2012 and Ruth Ellsbury died at 90 on April 16, 2011 at Covenant Shores Retirement Center, Mercer Island.

Wendell was born July 8, 1914 on a cattle ranch near Farrall, Wyoming made up of homesteads his grandparents and great uncle filed in the late 1800’s. Wendell worked on the ranch for several years, attended Colorado State U., obtained a B.S. in Forestry in 1941, and married Ruth Hentschel November 6, 1942. Wendell served 1942-5 in the U.S. Army, including the Normandy landing, Battle of the Bulge, and other actions across northern France, Luxembourg, and Germany.The French government appointed him chevalier of the French Legion of Honor for his contributions to the liberation of France. From 1947 to 1973 Wendell worked for the U.S. Forest Service in ten locations across the U.S. He enjoyed woodworking, genealogy, gardening, playing harmonica, and pitching horseshoes. He was much loved for his kindness, wit, patience, and playfulness.

Ruth was born April 19, 1920 in Denver, obtained an A.S. degree from Colorado Women ‘s College and was executive secretary to the President of the college, and for two federal agencies in Denver. She enjoyed bridge, sewing, traveling, writing, organizing, and helping others.

Wendell and Ruth were active in churches wherever they lived. They traveled extensively in the U.S. and retraced some of Wendell’s steps during the war. They retired to Spearfish, South Dakota in 1980 and lived there until 1999 when they relocated to Mercer Island to be near family.

They are survived by daughter Kathleen Ellsbury, MD of Seattle, sons Michael Ellsbury, PhD (Susan) of Fairbury, NE and Richard Ellsbury (Connie) of Roseburg OR; granddaughter, Muña Qamar of New York City; brother Tracy Ellsbury (Margaret) of Sundance, WY; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

Ruth and Wendell will be honored at a future date in Spearfish, South Dakota.

643163

tained miscellaneous items, in his vehicle in preparation for a day trip.

Assault: Police cited a 40-yearold Mercer Island woman with one count of assault and battery for attacking her stepdaughter, 19, during an argument at 10:45 p.m. in a Gallagher Hill neighborhood.

Lost wallet: A 24-year-old Redmond woman reported losing her wallet after 4:30 p.m. in the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street. She drove away from the Shell station with her wallet on top of her car.

No one turned a wallet in at the gas station. The woman canceled her bank cards.

June 25 Drugs: Police contacted five

teenagers, ages 15 and 16, in Island Crest Park just after midnight. The group had a backpack full of marijuana.

All five teens initially denied ownership of the backpack.

One boy eventually claimed ownership of it, surrendered a film canister with marijuana and was arrested. He was released to his parents. Police contacted everyone’s parents, who came to the scene and picked up their children.

Reckless burning: Someone burned material that was likely clothing in an exterior alcove of Mary Wayte Pool overnight at 8815 S.E. 40th

Motorcyclist injured in I-90 crash A 52-year-old Bellevue motorcyclist struck a barrier and crashed on I-90, approaching 77th Avenue on Mercer Island, at 9:50

Street. Cigarette butts were found at the scene.

Fender-bender: A sedan was sideswiped while backing out of a parking spot at 11:20 a.m. in the 8400 block of S.E. 68th Street on the South end.

A passing vehicle described as a light-colored SUV struck and damaged the sedan’s rear bumper.

Arrest: Police arrested a 17-year-old male at 2:49 p.m. in the 3300 block of 72nd Avenue S.E. after confirming two misdemeanor warrants.

Police seized a marijuana smoking pipe found on the teenager, who was a known subject. He was booked into the King County Juvenile Detention facility.

Theft: A 39-year-old Seattle man hid bottles of wine worth $136.90 in his backpack and stole them from Albertsons at 10:51 p.m. at 2755 77th Ave. S.E. An Albertsons employee confronted the suspect, who fled northeast toward the park and ride. A bus passenger saw the suspect throw his backpack into some bushes.

Police arrested the suspect, a repeat offender who admitted the theft.

June 26 Fender-bender: An 80-yearold Mercer Island woman reported that a Nissan backed into her vehicle at 11:30 a.m.

p.m. on Wednesday, June 27. The man was riding eastbound in the express lanes. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center with injuries.

Washington State Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident.

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF ARTS COUNCIL MEETIN CHANGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mercer Island Arts Council’s Regular Meeting of July 11th, 2012 location has changed. If you are interested in

making an apperance, please contact Amber Britton at 206-275-7864.

Eileen Hemmis Trifts Arts Council Liaison Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on July 4, 2012 #643739

To place a Legal Notice, please call 253-234-3506 or e-mail legals@reporternewspapers.com

Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com in the 9100 block of Fortuna Drive. She had been following the Nissan when it stopped and went into reverse. Police found the Nissan parked and unoccupied nearby, but saw no apparent damage on the rear bumper. The vehicle was registered to a Lacey woman.

Burglary: A woman’s condo in the 2700 block of 76th Avenue S.E. was burglarized sometime after June 19. She left her condo unlocked while shopping at QFC between 10 and 11:30 a.m. on June 20 and at other times while visiting neighbors. A laptop computer, silk scarf, wool scarf and pair of diamond earrings were stolen out of her bedroom.

Drugs: A Mercer Island resident reported a suspected drug deal underway at 8:35 p.m. along the waterfront in the 4100 block of Boulevard Place. Police contacted four Island teenagers and arrested an 18-year-old male who had a bag of marijuana with a pipe in his sweatshirt pocket. Their vehicle was also searched.

Malicious mischief: Three vehicles were damaged by rocks in a neighborhood east of the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, and a fourth vehicle was damaged on the South end. Someone threw a rock through the rear window of a Mazda Protege after 8 p.m. in the 3700 block of 86th Avenue S.E. and the total damage was $300. The

Islander pleads guilty to assault

By Reporter Staff

Laura Clarice Martin pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 19, to assault and malicious mischief.

Children were in Martin’s care at her North end home day care when she attacked her boyfriend with an 8-inch kitchen knife on Nov. 21, 2011.

Martin, who had been drinking, was arrested,

642450

THE RECORD

Teens barred from party smash car window A toolbox was thrown through the rear window of a Toyota Highlander at 11 p.m. on Friday, June 22, in the 1600 block of 72nd Avenue S.E. immediately after a group of male teenagers was turned away from a party at the residence.

Three subjects, ages 16 and 17, have been identified. driver’s side rear window of an Acura SUV was shattered after 8:30 p.m. in the same block. The body of the Acura was also damaged, and the total loss was $500.

The windshield, dashboard and rear window of a Toyota Tundra were damaged in the 3600 block of 86th Avenue S.E. when a rock was thrown after 10:15 p.m.

A rock was used to shatter a rear window of a Subaru between 10:15 and 10:45 p.m. in the 8300 block of 84th Avenue S.E. on the South end. The window frame was dented, and the total damage was $500. One witness was present. booked into jail and released the next day. Her day care license was suspended.

Martin’s trial was initially scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, but she pleaded guilty on Tuesday.

The court continued sentencing, giving the judge more time to consider what type of punishment to impose.

Online poll Will you be shooting off fireworks on the Fourth of July?

• 68.75% said no.

• 31.25% said yes.

The new online poll, posted online at www. mi-reporter.com, is about the Supreme Court’s ruling on the health care law.

Do you think the Supreme Court made the right decision?

Vote online and look for the results in the July 11 issue of the Reporter.

SPORTS

Have sports news?

If you have sports news to share with Mercer Island, send it to Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter.com or by calling (206) 232-1215.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | PAGE 7

Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com

Islanders help fastpitch team to tournament win Three Mercer Island residents who play on the Bellevue Blast 99 fastpitch team won the 12B Sea-Tac Metro championship tournament in June.

Gabi Kasman, Camryn Steiner and Lauren Ralph are all from the Island. The team is managed by Keith Mange.

The team won the tournament over three games, winning the first with an 11-4 score, the second 14-6 and the title game in an 8-0 shutout. It is the third tournament that the team has won this season.

The Islander FC event will feature 11 vs. 11 formats in age groups U14 through U21.

To learn more or to register, visit islanderfc.com.

Islanders take second at Father’s Day tournament The Northwest Islanders 16U baseball team finished in second place at the Triple Crown Tri-

Cities Father’s Day weekend slugfest tournament in June.

The team lost 8-7 in the finals to Club Spokane Dodgers after starting the seventh inning tied with seven runs each. All of the team’s losses throughout the tournament were by one run. During the final day of the tournament, the Islanders had to win three straight games to make it to the title match.

In pool play on Saturday, the team lost to the FOC

Bears, 7-6, followed by a loss to the Dodgers, 7-6, putting the team in a lower position going into the elimination rounds. On Sunday the team beat Rock Creek 12-1 and Seattle Stars Golf 10-6, and again played the Bears, this time winning 16-14 in extra innings.

The team finished the tournament with a .394 batting average and .463 on base percentage.

The team is coached by Dominic Woody.

Contributed Photo

The Northwest Islanders 16U baseball team finished in second place at the Triple Crown Tri-Cities Father’s Day weekend slugfest tournament in June.

EYE ON MI | School’s out tournament

Islander FC trials to include professional Italian scout When the Islander FC soccer club holds its tryouts next month, the trials will include a scout from Italy.

The Islander FC trials will be held July 16 through July 20 at Robinswood Park in Bellevue for players 13 through 21. Through the partnership, players will be evaluated and possibly offered the change to travel to Italy for the office trial with the Emopli FC club. The trial in Italy is scheduled for Sept. 17-22, and any player interested must be available to travel those dates.

Contributed Photo

Three Mercer Island residents are members of the Bellevue Blast 99 fastpitch team, which won the 12B Sea-Tac Metro tournament in June. Gabi Kasman, Camryn Steiner and Lauren Ralph all live on the Island.

QuickBooks Support SANDY PERSON The Flame Fastpitch 10U team finished in third place at the School’s Out fastpitch tournament in Everett in mid-June. The team includes five Mercer Island residents: Andie Pillsbury, Angelina Barokas, Emily Rowe, Hannah Kelley and Natalie Wilson. The team is coached by Taia Walters, Steve Olynyk and Ericka Erickson.

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.

THE ISLANDER RESTAURANT & PUB SUNDAY - THURSDAY : Lunch 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Dinner 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm

“I’ve got your books!”

QuickBooks For Entrepreneurs And Small Business Owners 3010 77th Ave SE, Suite #108 | Mercer Island | sperson@seanet.com

Cell: 425.503.5111 Fax: 425.318.8175

Monday Night Tacos

Restaurant & Bar Open until 11:00 pm FRIDAY - SATURDAY : Lunch 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Dinner 4:00 pm to 12:00 am Restaurant & Bar Open until 12:00 am

206.232.6676 7440 SE 27th Street | Mercer Island Above True Value Hardware and the Liquor Store

2 Tacos

with Chips and Salsa

for $6

Page 8 | Wednesday, July 4, 2012

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com

a sign of distinction FEATURED PROPERTIES

Passage To Phuket

$9,300,000

Never has a destination felt so right. 185’ Lakefront on over ¼ acre. 10,000sf main house includes 2300sf mahogany lined pool house.

4 BR/ 7BA plus 950sf guest house. Two 100’ docks, 135’ lakeside lawn. Very private.

Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/47052

Benotho Point OPEN SUN 1-4

$3,250,000

8710 85th Ave. SE. Peninsula of Incomparable light. Architecturally fastidious 4 Suites, 4600sqft, 107’ +/- waterfront Spa, upscale bonfires, absolute audio. Gentle drive, generous auto accommodations. Living redefined.

Larry Williams 425.445.9870 www.johnlscott.com/83908

SUNSATIONAL WATERFRONT

$1,989,000

Best priced wft home on market today!

Completely gutted, expanded and remodeled 5 bdrm, 4 bth home with an open floor plan reaches out to the view from all the major rooms. Level yard with lakeside firepit, deck & patio, dock with boat lift.

Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.johnlscott.com/76856

First Hill View

$1,250,000

2920 70th Ave. SE. Custom built 3 level home – elevator ready. 4 BR/Great rm plan. Tumbled travertine tile, slate & hardwood floors. Lake & MT views.

Betty DeLaurenti, 206-949-1222 www.johnlscott.com/90223

Normandy Park

$5,750,000

Storied, landmark property of grand scale, iconic stature. Over 180’ of Puget Sound shoreline.

Spectacular custom finishes. Media room, wine cellar, games venue, billiards parlor.

Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/85137

Elegant View Home

$2,599,000

Decidedly distinctive, 5BR/4.5 BS home.

Impressively sited on a level Lk & Mt. Rainier vw lot, close to Beach Club.

Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.johnlscott.com/90667

Spectacular Lake & Mt. Rainier Views

$1,895,000

This home has it all. 5 BR/ 5 BA. Kitchen w/ every amenity. Exceptional Master Suite.

Theater, exercise room, are a must see.

Betty DeLaurenti 206-949-1222 www.johnlscott.com/32200

Welcome Home

$1,049,000

4630 91st Ave. SE Two leveled lot hm. Grasscovered lot on quiet St. 5 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 3150 sqft. 10,800 flat lot. Family rm, bonus r, & bedrm/den off the kitchen.

Debbie Constantine 206-853-5262 www.johnlscott.com/48825

The Villa on Forest

$4,850,000

The centerpiece of Mercer Island’s Forest Avenue, the premiere waterfront on the island’s West side.

Spectacular finish level. Exacting standards. A focus on longevity. Design balances entertainment, casual living, the waterfront lifestyle.

Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/94794

Waterfront Living At Its Best!

$2,285,000

4602 East Mercer Way - 50ft +/- low bank waterfront w/2 docks totaling 100ft +/moorage, long enough for lg boats up to 46 +/- 4 bedrms 3bths, 3,468sqft with separate apartment w/another private deck. Lg grassy yard and plenty of parking.

Debbie Constantine 206-853-5262 www.johnlscott.com/49600

VIEW! VIEW! VIEW! 4421 Ferncroft Road

$1,895,000

Spectacular home with Lake Washington views! New in 2008 this home is built around the Great Room with soaring ceilings and gleaming hardwoods. Top quality throughout with spacious rooms, entertainment deck with outdoor BBQ, in an estate setting.

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/93709

7425 91st SE

$959,000

And better than ever! Completely remodeled in a great neighborhood. 5 BR & Huge rec room.

Tim Conway 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/36198

Grand MI Waterfront

$3,850,000

Spectacular 17 acre waterfront estate. Gracious daylight rambler with view from nearly every room. Street to water. Level lawn of breathtaking scale to water.

Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/15888

Deep Water Moorage OPEN SUN 1-4

$2,150,000

9651 SE 61st PL. Low bank year round moorage. 3 bedroom 3,680 sqft on 21,000 land, lots of updates, 4 car garage, lots of light.

Walls of windows.

Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/64382

Lake View Luxury

$1,725,000

4,350 SQ.FT. of dramatic spaces, extraordinary details & sublime finishes with lake and cities view! Nestled in the arms of Faben Point- a location beyond perfection! Inspired architecture… Fine Craftsman… A crown jewel!

Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/29996

Your Own Estate

$919,000

4225 83rd Ave SE Mercer Island Create your own secluded estate! 4BR 2BA Quality Home. 19599 sqft lot w/ 9.6 zoning expose the possibilities.

Tony Salvata 206-915-8672 www.johnlscott.com/45556

Waterfront Season is Approaching

$3,695,000

9022 North Mercer Way. Gorgeous 100+ feet of waterfront, panoramic views, northend location and a studs out remodel in 2004. Award winning design, interiors and landscape. Court ordered bankruptcy sale. The timing is right for an amazing value in this property. Call for an appointment to see today!

Lou or Lori 206-949-5674

www.johnlscott.com/23221

Exciting Contemporary $1,995,000

Construction has just begun on an exciting 4 bedroom contemporary, custom designed to best accommodate this private 1+ acre site.

Jean A. Locke 206-898-7899 www.johnlscott.com/17235

Golden Real Estate Opportunity

$1,295,000

9515 NE 1 St, Bellevue 98004 Prime West Bellevue Location, Protected Meydenbauer Bay View, Sought After Neighborhood & Award Winning School District. An exceptional view lot located in the heart of the Meydenbauer Bay Community just blocks from the pulse of Downtown Bellevue.

Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/60313

Light and Bright

$880,000

5619 West Mercer Way - This modern home has large family room off the kitchen creating the perfect complement to the formal areas.

Dramatic 2 story entry! Private setting enjoyed from wrap around deck. 4 BR, 2.5 Baths. Near Groveland Beach Park!

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/25277

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | Page 9

CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR ON & OFF ISLAND HOME RENTALS 206-232-8600 | 7853 SE 27th Suite 180, Mercer Island | www.JohnLScott.com/MercerIsland

New on Market OPEN SAT-SUN 1-4

$839,000

9818 Mercerwood Dr. - Great Northend location within minutes of Mercerwood Shore Club & I-90 access. HUGE, updated kitchen w/adjoining great room & dining area, nice big deck off the kitchen w/Cascade & territorial views.

Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/86006

Close To UW But Far Enough Away

$638,000

4bedroom / 2.50 baths 2600 square foot Brick MidCentury One-Story home with fully finished basement on level lot on quiet street. Private and sunny west facing garden space, perfect for summer barbecues as well as veggie patch. Hardwood floors. New furnace in 2008. Updated bathrooms. Close to shopping, restaurants, bus to UW. Ready to move in!. New patio and fire pit in spacious backyard. Great Bryant Community.

Dieter Kaetel 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/44880

Westerly Views OPEN SUN 1-4

$829,000

8455 W. Mercer Way. Well maintained 4BR home on 16,000 sqft of land. Master and 2 BR’s on main. Kitchen updated 2010. Stunning sunsets.

New on Market

8720 SE 59th PL. Imagine the possibilities1 Live-in as is, build your large dream home or sub-divide & build two homes. 26,348 SF of level, buildable space. Lush gardens w/great privacy. Partial view of city and lake.

Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/68284

In-Ground Pool OPEN SUN 1-4

$798,000

$749,000

8408 SE 33rd PL. Premier north-end location.

Beautiful 11,350 SF lot backs to Luther Burbank park. Endless possibilities with this 3,000 + SF home. Fully furnished living areas upstairs w/ 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Huge unfinished rec-room downstairs w/tall ceilings, plus more bedrooms, shop and 3rd bath.

Andrea Pirzio Birolli, 206-930-3456, Lauren Fornier, 425-999-6865 www.johnlscott.com/

Dieter Kaetel, 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/15954

$595,000

New on Market OPEN SUN 1-4

Watercourse Townhome $565,000

6201 Island Crest. 4-BR, 2060 sqft Rambler on 14,370 sqft lot. Mid-island convenience. New furnace, kitchen updated. Room to grow.

Light & Bright! 3BR, 3.5 BA N’end location on dead-end St. Hardwoods, Gas Fireplace, Private Deck, Secluded setting & sunlight filled! 2 car attached garage & moments to I-90. Move-In ready!

Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/51512

Terry and Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/34925

Mercer Island Home

$559,800

8321 SE 41st St - Good size one-story very clean and private home convenient to schools, shopping, freeway access and parks. Large fully fenced backyard and attached deep 2-car garage. New furnace in 2007.

Dieter Kaetel 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/90709

First Hill Charmer

$675,000

3315 72nd PL SE. A very special 4 BR home with entertaining size rooms. The yard has a pond, space to play and garden. Lots of storage.

Quiet location.

Betty DeLaurenti, 206-949-1222 www.johnlscott.com/52661

A Symphony of View!

$495,000

Sparkling waters of Lake Washington, Twinkling City Lights & Majestic Cascade Mountain Range! The Craftsman Architecture of the home is tiemless… with a constant nod to the brilliant & breath taking views!

Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/64802

Land Value Cottage

$650,000

8620 SE 46th. 2-BR, 1 BA 1947 cottage on over 20,000 sqft of level land. Code would allow for subdivision. Zoned R 9.6 Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/97836

Lovingly Cared for Craftsman

$489,950

Home built in 1926, boasts a sought after location on the West Side of Queen Anne with views of Magnolia City Lights & Olympic Mt. Range. Terraced front landscaping is exquisite, featuring mature flowering trees & plantings for beauty and seasonal color!

Terry and Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/42622

Exceptional 5 Bedroom $459,000 Home!

Formal living & dining and family room off kitchen. 4 bedrooms up w/WALK IN Closets.

Great sunset and mountain views. Large finished basement!

New on Market

$400,000

4711 150th PL SE. This is it! Great opportunity to add value to a structurally sound 3 BR/ 1.75 BA home in need of updating. Fantastic neighborhood& large, level yard w/wonderful gardens. Newer roof, sunny location & prvt backyard.

Tim Conway 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/41546

Mark Eskridge 206-251-2760 www.johnlscott.com/76009

Senior Living At Its Best!

$289,800 or $1,895/mo

Enjoy all the amenities of an active Age 55+ Providemce Point Community. 2 Bedroom/1.75 Baths spacious 1481 square feet condominium. Eating space in kitchen. Garage Parking, Elevator, Balcony. Secured access to community.

Dieter Kaetel 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/76483

Julia Nordby

Frank Ceteznik

Debbie Constantine

Tim Conway

Betty DeLaurenti

Daphne Donovan

Terry Donovan

Lauren Fournier

Lou Glatz

Helen Hitchcock

Lori Holden

Dieter Kaetel

James Laurie

Jean Locke

Branch Manager

Jimmy Pliego

Tony Salvata

Megan Shay

Scott Shay

Millie Su

Tony Vedrich

Cindy Verschueren

Petra Walker

Shawn Elings

Dick Pangallo

Larry Williams

Mark Eskridge

Andrea Pirzio-Biroli

Anni Zilz

ISLAND LIVING

PAGE 10 | Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com

Mercer Island mom in popular inspirational video

By Brita Moore

bmoore@mi-reporter.com

Mercer Island resident Gabriela Selden went to Seattle Children’s Hospital on May 5 to visit her niece.

It was an utter coincidence that a camera crew showed up right then.

“After I had been there with Lauren for about an hour, the crew and the director came by and asked, ‘Oh, do you want to be in this cool video?’” Selden said.

“And we went to see how they were filming.”

Lauren Selden, 11, was unsure at first, but they told her she didn’t have to sing along with the music, Kelly Clarkson’s hit “Stronger.” She just had to hold a card and smile, while her aunt helped her stand. Not surprising to Gabriela and her husband, Peter Selden, Lauren picked

the card that said “Fighter.”

Lauren has bone cancer that has affected her ability to walk. Her family lives in Hawaii, but the treatment options there were much more limited than at Children’s.

“Fortunately, the tumor hadn’t metastasized, so she had a much better chance of surviving,” Peter Selden said. “Now she is cancerfree.”

Lauren’s fighting spirit in the face of her illness is inspired by her days of competing in roller derby. While she most likely will not be able to compete in it anymore, she has retained the determination that the sport gave her.

“After all these treatments, she wanted to keep fighting for her life,” Gabriela Selden said. “She’s a very sweet girl, very kind. She’s not mad

because of her illness. She keeps going with the flow.”

Now the photo of Lauren and Gabriela Selden, taken during the filming, has appeared in several major news media outlets. The video went viral very quickly after it was posted May 6 on YouTube and was shown at Mercer Island High School during that week.

“Some girls at my church told me, ‘I saw you in the video!’” Gabriela Selden said. She also noted that parents at her children’s school have commented about it to her.

The video can evoke very strong emotions in those who watch it.

“At the beginning [of it], you’re kind of curious, and by the time it gets to the chorus, you start to feel happy,” Peter Selden said.

“Towards the end, you start

Contributed Photo

Mercer Island resident Gabriel Selden takes part in a music video while visiting her niece, Lauren Selden, at Seattle Children’s Hospital. to reflect a lot on what it really is, and it makes you cry, when you see the kids dancing while hooked up to the machines.”

Being part of the video and Lauren’s experience with cancer as a whole has given the Seldens the opportunity to reflect and give back.

“You realize how short life is,” Gabriela Selden said.

“These kids who have cancer — we don’t know if they’re going to make it. They are happy. That is my idea of the video — to show that life is pretty wherever you see it.”

They strongly encour-

age people to volunteer with hospitals or places like Ronald McDonald House, where Lauren has stayed during parts of her time of treatment. They also advocate for giving blood, which Gabriela does every six weeks.

“When you donate blood, you don’t necessarily see the connection on the other side,” Peter Selden said, “but when you have someone like Lauren, who was so sick, she’s getting transfusions all the time. It requires so much blood to do that.”

The video can be found at youtu.be/ihGCj5mfCk8.

Talk to us, we know

Mercer Island Real Estate

...there is still so much to discover!

We have sold more than 500 homes here.

Let us help you through your next transition, find a home for your growing family or downsize to streamline your lifestyle.

Molly Penny AND Katie Penny Shea

Tickets on sale now for fireworks cruise

By Reporter Staff

Tickets are now on sale for the fireworks cruise aboard the Argosy Cruise ship Celebrations.

The cruise begins at Luther Burbank’s dock at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, before the Summer Celebration fireworks. The boat will head out into Lake Washington to get a unique view of the annual fireworks display.

The three-hour cruise, which is sponsored by the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce and the Mercer Island Sister City Association, includes desserts and a no-host bar.

The cruise takes off at 7:30 p.m. with a return back to the dock after the fireworks around 11 p.m.

Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the cruise for a variety of gift baskets. Proceeds benefit both sponsors’ scholarship programs.

The Celebrations boat has a fully enclosed lower deck and has both an enclosed and open deck area on the upper level.

The cruise is $50 per person and tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office, or online at brownpapertickets.com.

Get the latest news, sports and... [more-online www.MI-Reporter.com

206.200.4411 www.mollypenny.com mollypenny@cbbain.com | katieshea@cbbain.com

MIReporter

CALENDAR

Calendar submissions: The Mercer Island Reporter welcomes calendar items for nonprofit groups and community events. Please e-mail your Island event notices to bmoore@ mi-reporter.com. Items should be submitted by noon on the Thursday the week before publication is desired. Items are included on a space-available basis.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | PAGE 11

Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com

Sunday | 8 Pie and Dessert Baking Contest: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,

July 8, Mercer Island Farmers Market, 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street. Sponsor: Youth and Family Services (YFS) Advisory Board. Pies or desserts must be homemade and include seasonal fruits as at least one ingredient. Participants may make multiple entries.

Entries are judged for flavor, texture, originality, and presentation.

Rules and entry forms are posted on the city’s website. Contact: YFS Director Cynthia Goodwin, (206) 275-7749, cynthia.goodwin@mercergov.org.

Wednesday | 11 Probus Club of Mercer Island July Meeting: 10:30

a.m., July 11, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Jennifer Wieland, project manager of the Seattle Department of Transportation’s Elliot Bay Seawall Project, will discuss the planned replacement of the aging 75-year-old structure. The public is welcome. Contact Bob Simonds at (206) 2362190 or probobus@comcast.net with questions.

Thursday | 12 South-End Cash Mob: 6-8 p.m., July 12, Mercer Village Shopping Center, 8451 S.E. 68th St. Join the community for a “cash mob” to help local community small business owners by shopping in their stores and eating in their restaurants. Bring the family and enjoy dinner,

Saturday | 14

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

Calling all dachshunds:

Join Betty, Wilma and friends and march with the Island Wieners in the Summer Celebration Grand Parade, July 14. Wear a red T-shirt, bring a leash and meet behind Tully’s at 9:30 a.m. before the parade on Saturday morning. The Wieners parade number will be printed next week.

Call Marianne Bond at (206) 236-2469 for more information.

Calling all Westie dogs:

Come and be part of the Mercer Island West Highland Terrier Club to march in the Summer Celebration Grand Parade on July 14. Wear a blue T-shirt and a smile, meet behind Tully’s at 9 a.m.

Westies do not have to live on Mercer Island to participate. Call Miriam Beck at (206) 232-4217 for more information.

MIVAL Raffle at Summer Celebration: July 14 and

15, Mercer Island Wells Fargo Bank parking lot.

Artworks will be exhibited at a large and small tent in the Wells Fargo Bank lot.

Features a raffle for two $25 gift certificates to be used at the MIVAL Gallery.

Entry forms may be picked up at the Gallery or at the tents during Summer Celebration. The drawing will take place at the Gallery at 4 p.m., July 15. www.mival.org.

Upcoming Mercer Island Radio Operators Meeting: 7 p.m.,

July 19, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Learn about amateur radio communications and emergency preparedness. www.mirohams.org.

MIHS Class of 1962 50th Reunion: July 28,

Broadmoor Golf & Country

Hyatt

Hall and Roanoke (MIHS Annex). On Facebook: MIHS Class of 72. RSVP to MIHSclassof72@gmail.com.

Contact: Pat Di Julio, (206) 730-6986.

Events | Ongoing Senior Golf Program:

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

Megan Managan/Staff Photo

Clair Hruska and Vladimir Mishov helped set up the Mercer Island Kiwanis fireworks stand on Wednesday, June 27. Hruska is a longtime member of the local club and has helped set up for years, while Mishov is volunteering for the effort this summer.

Library 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 Adults Drop-In to Learn about e-Books: 7 p.m., July 11; 1

Summer Time Stories for Wonderful Ones: 10 a.m.,

p.m., July 15. Library staff is available to get you started with KCLS eBooks.

Bring your eReader, tablet, phone and questions.

Computer Class: Email Level 2, 9:30 a.m., July 14.

Kids Star Search: Portable

Planetarium Show, 1 p.m., July 5. Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels. Ages 8 and older.

Up In the Sky: Portable Planetarium Show: 2 p.m., July 5. Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels. Ages 4 to 8. Register online or by calling the Mercer Island Library.

Reading Buddies: 2-4 p.m., July 9 and 16. Children ages 5 to 8 are invited to stop by for a 20-minute reading session with a local teen. Drop in.

Wednesdays, July 11-25, Aug. 1. Ages 12 to 23 months with adult.

Summer Stories for Terrific Twos and Threes: 11 a.m.,

Wednesdays, July 11-25, Aug. 1. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Create Nocturnal Clay Creatures: 1 and 2:30

p.m., July 12. Presented by Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys.

Ages 5 and older. Register online or by calling the library.

18. Presented by Kaplan Test Prep. This practice test will help you decide which test is right for you.

You will receive feedback that compares your performance on each of the sections of the two exams.

Please register.

Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition & Read-FilmWin: Read three books,

write three thoughtful

SUBSCRIBE please call (253) 872-6610

Teens SAT and ACT Practice Tests:

10 a.m., July 7.

2 Years - $59 or 1 year - $39

SAT and ACT Test Results Workshop: 4:45 p.m., July

A Family and Cosmetic Practice “Where technology meets relaxation.”

Dr. Troy W. Thomas, DMD Dr. Erin E. Reed, DMD Now Accepting New Patients

300

Special $ 2955 80th Ave. S.E., Suite 105, Mercer Island, WA 98040

ZOOM Teeth Bleaching

80th Avenue Professional Building

206-230-6632

a.m., July 10. Presented by Eric Ode. Ages 3 and older.

www.thomas-dentistry.com

Jack Alhadeff

SPIRITUAL CONSULTING ~ Readings by Debra ~ Licensed Spiritual Consultant

24 Hr. Live In & Hourly Care For Seniors Adult Personal Care • Medication Reminders • Errands

Serving Mercer Island and the Eastside

Household Chores • Meal Preparations • Pet Care

Call 206.851.5277 or HyattHomeCare.com References Available • WA State In Home Care Agency

REPORTER

Mercer Island

THOMAS DENTISTRY

“The Homeguy”

Raccoon Tunes and Possum Tales Music Show: 10:30

Home Care ServiCeS

reviews and get a prize book, free. This summer will also feature a video book review contest, Read-Film-Win. Ask at the library for details.

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

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

639957

8 p.m., July 6, Avellino Building, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Free. Current show through July 8: “Insight and Memory - Personal Perspectives of Mercer Island by MIVAL Artists.”

A percentage of all sales goes to annual high school visual arts scholarships.

Art includes watercolors, acrylics, jewelry, glass, encaustics, metal, fiber arts, multi-mediums, photography, unique personal and home items. MIVAL will be hosting its Summer Celebration artists all month long. www.mival. org.

homeguy@coldwellbanker.com

206-230-5460

643547

MIVAL Gallery Show Opening and Artist Reception: 5:30-

Club. Spouses invited.

RSVP to Charlie Burdell: (206) 442-1684 or burdell@ jdrllc.com.

frozen yogurt, a foot massage or just a coffee/hot chocolate.

636366

Friday | 6

• Psychic Palm & Card Reading • True & Accurate Psychic Advice • Specializing in Matters of Love • Business, Family & Career

• Metaphysical Therapy • 1 on 1 Available • Aura Readings & Past Life Readings • 25 Years Experience • Available for Parties and Fundraisers

FREE Palm Reading call for details

3253 Porter Street, Enumclaw • 360-802-2222

Page 12 | Wednesday, July 4, 2012

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com

Locals know that summer begins in July Celebrate summer with events here and beyond

By Reporter Staff

Now that summer has officially started around the Puget Sound, the chance to get outside to enjoy local art, fireworks or a movie is at hand. Here’s a look at some local events on Mercer Island and in Bellevue this July.

Fourth of July

For those who do not want to set off their own fireworks on July 4, but would still like to see them and participate in other

festivities, the Bellevue Downtown Association is presenting its 21st annual Symetra Bellevue Family Fourth.

The festivities will take place in Bellevue’s Downtown Park, located at 10201 N.E. 4th Street.

The event officially begins at 2 p.m. and continues until 10:30 p.m., with performances by local bands and entertainment groups. Pre-fireworks music begins at 9:30 p.m. with the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Teresa MetzgerHowe, and the fireworks begin at 10:05 p.m.

Free parking will be available at the Bellevue Collection. For more infor-

mation, visit www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/ familyfourth.

Movies in the park

Both Mercer Island and Bellevue screen movies outside during the summer months. Mercer Island sets up a giant inflatable screen in Mercerdale Park for anyone interested in watching family favorite films.

This year, “ET: The Extra Terrestrial,” will be the first movie, shown on Saturday, July 28. “How to Train Your Dragon” will be shown on Saturday, Aug. 25. Staff is on site with special activities based on the movie starting at 7:30 p.m., and movies start at approximately 8:30 p.m.

In Bellevue, movies are shown at Bellevue’s Downtown Park. This year the first movie will be “Puss in Boots” on July 10. Movies begin at dusk,

around 9 p.m. If the weath- plies going to the Highland er includes rain, movies Community Center. Zumba will be held at the South Fitness will do a demonBellevue Community cen- stration prior to the movie. ter, located at 14509 S.E. “Zookeeper” is the feaNewport Way. ture film on Each week a July 24 with different charAshoka the ity is highbenefitFor more local lighted and ing charity events throughout the moviegoers are that night. area, visit the online asked to bring Moviegoers calendar section at a donation are asked to our website at www. for that charbring books mi-reporter.com. ity. The charand office ity on July 10 supplies.

This week’s Commuis Sophia Way, To learn nity Calendar can be and the sugmore, visit found on page 11. gested donawww.belletion items are vuewa.gov/ grocery gift cards, movie sbcc_movies.htm. tickets and other personal hygiene products. Prior to the movie, Pagliacci Pizza will have a dough tossing demonstration and contest.

The 2012 Mercer Island On July 17 the movie Summer Celebration is will be “Happy Feet 2” with the city of Mercer Island’s donations of pain brushes, annual summer festival. paint and other arts sup- This year, the event cel-

More online

Evergreen Healthcare is now

Summer Celebration

ebrates the Spirit of the Olympics, July 14-15.

The parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, with the Mercer Mile Fun Run beginning at 9:30 a.m. before the parade.

The weekend also includes an arts and crafts fair, the 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Rotary Club pancake breakfast on Sunday morning, a car show and booths for local community organizations and businesses.

To learn more about the event and the schedule,

visit the city’s website at mercergov.org.

Bellevue Arts Fair weekend

Each year in late July, Bellevue comes together to celebrate the arts. The Bellevue Festival of the Arts, Bellevue Street Fair and Bellevue Art Museum’s Arts Fair all take place the last weekend in July.

The Bellevue Festival of the Arts will take place this year from July 27 through July 29 in downtown Bellevue.

The event features over 200 of local and well known artists in a variety of mediums, located by the Cost Plus World Market north of Bellevue Square.

The sixth annual Bellevue Street Fair runs the same weekend, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday along N.E. 6th Street and 106th Avenue N.E. The Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair is held Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the museum.

Over 300 artists will be on display, and the event features a variety of free community programs to take part in.

To learn more about any of the events that weekend, visit www.bellevuearts.org/ fair/index.html.

Find us on Facebook

Better together.

facebook.com/MIReporter Mercer IslandREPORTER

Your best health begins with a great partner.

Canyon Park Duvall Kenmore Redmond Sammamish Woodinville

At EvergreenHealth, your primary care physician is your partner in supporting you to be your very healthiest. A caring professional who spends time with you to understand your individual needs—and works with you as those needs evolve. Someone who can offer you the information that matters most to your health. And part of a system that delivers quality care where you need it, when you need it.

With multilingual primary care clinics in six Eastside neighborhoods, supported by the specialists and breakthrough practices and technology at EvergreenHealth, we’re here for you at every stage of life.

To find your EvergreenHealth partner, visit evergreenhealth.com or call the EvergreenHealth Nurse Navigator & Healthline at 425.899.3000.

206-232-1215 ns Balloo

Because when it comes to your health, the most important person is you.

Same day appointments available at many locations.

EvergreenHealth Medical Center and EvergreenHealth Home Health 24-hour Emergency Care in Kirkland and Redmond Urgent Care in Redmond and Woodinville Primary Care in Canyon Park, Duvall, Kenmore, Redmond, Sammamish and Woodinville

Open1 July 640891

EvergreenHealth Primary Care Locations

Fac Paintine g

July 4th Grand Celebration Hot Dog Eating Contest at 1pm ood Free F12-1 winner receives a from GOLDEN TICKET chili dog for life!

Music

1547 McHugh (by Chevron) Enumclaw • (206) 747-8077

www.nw-ads.com

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER

PNW

General Financial

MarketPlace!

click! www.nw-ads.com email! classified@ soundpublishing.com call toll free! 1.888.399.3999 or 1.800.388.2527 WA Misc. Rentals Parking/RV Spaces

Monthly Reserved PARKING

real estate for sale Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage Deer Park

65 ACRES For Sale By Owner. Can be divided i n t o 1 0 o r 2 0 p l o t s.

S p o r t s m a n Pa ra d i s e ! $230,000. 425-292-9576 or 425-922-7658

Located in M.I.’s Most Luxurious Apt Community.

Monthly for $125

206-230-8888

,OOKINGĂĽFORĂĽAĂĽNEWĂĽPLACE ĂĽ #HECKĂĽOUTĂĽ WWW PNWHOMElNDER COM FORĂĽLOCALĂĽ ĂĽNATIONALĂĽLISTINGSĂĽ Real Estate for Sale Other Areas

20 Acres- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

real estate for rent - WA Real Estate for Rent King County MERCER ISLAND

4 BEDROOM, 3 bath, 3500 SF. Private, treed setting. Convenient, midIsland location. Perfect family home with large home office. $2950 m o n t h , 1 ye a r l e a s e.

206-459-6300.

financing Money to Loan/Borrow

L O C A L P R I VAT E I N VESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I l o a n o n h o u s e s, r aw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (800) 563-3005 www.fossmortgage.com

ORCAS ISLAND SEEKING INVESTOR Secured loan needed during refinance of prime estate properties. www.Lots-of-Views.com email: adobejuanmf@aol.com General Financial

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. W I N o r Pay N o t h i n g !

Start Your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call Today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys & BBB Accredited. Call 877-865-0180

announcements Announcements

_ ADOPT _ Adoring married, creative professionals, celebrations, loving home awaits 1st miracle baby. Expenses paid. 1-800-243-1658 Advertise your product or service nationwide or by region in up to 12 million households in Nor th America’s best suburbs!

Place your classified ad in over 815 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-486-2466 or go to www.classifiedavenue.net

Reach thousands of subscribers by advertising your landscaping business in the ClassiďŹ eds.

Call 800-388-2527 to place your Service Directory Ad today.

ANNOUNCE your festiva l fo r o n l y p e n n i e s.

Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,200. Call this newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 for more details.

SEATTLE ACTING CLASSES Meisner Technique

Gilmore Acting Studio

Classes Begin 10/1/12 www.gilmoreacting studio.org Found

FOUND CURRENCY Accept Credit Cards on on M.I. Call MIPD to ID y o u r S m a r t P h o n e . 206 275-7931 ref #2012F R E E e q u i p m e n t . N o 5721�. monthly fees. No monthly minimums. No Cancellation Fee. Takes only 5 minutes to sign up. www.smartphoneswipe.net CREDIT CARD DEBT? Legally have it removed!

Need a Minimum $7,000 in debt to qualify. Utilize Consumer Protection Attorneys. Call now 1-866652-7630 for help.

jobs

Employment General

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Time For a Career Change?

Come join our sales team! Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Advertising Sales Consultant at our Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter office; located just off I-90, near Factoria.

You will sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special sections so you must be motivated and take the initiative to find ways to grow sales and income with new prospective clients as well as existing customers. Ideal candidates will: excel at providing exceptional customer service, have strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, have retail or food sales experience (advertising sales experience is a plus!), possess proficient computer skills with 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 package is salaryplus-commission. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance; 401K with Employer Match; paid vacation after 6 mos; paid holidays; and a great work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 customerdriven, success-oriented, self-motivated, well o rg a n i z e d a n d h av e the ability to think outside the box, then we want to hear from you!

Please email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@soundpublishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/ISS.

CREATIVE ARTIST The North Kitsap Herald, a weekly community newspaper located on the Kitsap Peninsula in Poulsbo, WA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Artist.

Duties include performing ad and spec design, designing promotional materials, providing excellent customer service to the sales staff and clients. Requires excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced deadlineor iented environment.

Experience in Adobe Creative Suite 2: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat is also required. Newspaper or other media experience is preferred. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Requires f l ex i b i l i t y. We o f fe r a great work environment, health benefits, 401k, paid holidays, vacation a n d s i ck t i m e. E O E .

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and a few s a m p l e s o f yo u r work to: hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: CANKH/HR Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Ave NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370

CARRIER ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA Call Today 1-253-872-6610 The opportunity to make a difference is right in front of you.

Recycle this paper.

Have Units To Fill?

I CAN HELP! Call Today to Place Your Ad in Rental Living!

Debra West 866-603-3215

dwest@soundpublishing.com

I www.mi-reporter.com

Employment General

Reach the 56% of our readers who don’t use Craiglist and the 98.1% who don’t use ForRent.com* Whether you need to target the local market or want to cover the Puget Sound area, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

* Pulse Research 2012

Sell it free in the Flea 1-866-825-9001 PUBLISHER Sound Publishing is seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to build on the solid growth of its twice weekly community newspapers and its 24/7 online presence on the beautiful Whidbey Island.

Ideally, the candidate will have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing, and financial management. The publisher will help develop strategy for the newspapers as they continue to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse suburban marketplace.

Sound Publishing Inc. is Washington’s largest private, independent newsp a p e r c o m p a n y. I t s broad household distribution blankets the entire Greater Puget Sound region, extending nor th from Seattle to Canada, south to Portland, Oregon, and west to the Pacific Ocean. If you have the ability to think outside the box, a r e c u s t o m e r - d r i ve n , success-or iented and want to live in one of the most beautiful and livable areas in Washington State, then we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume, cover letter with salary requirements to: tbullock@soundpublishing.com

or: Sound Publishing Inc., Human Resources/ Publisher, 19351 8th Ave NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

Need an employer who gives you your own parking spot?

Maybe it’s time to change jobs. Our online job search solution will provide you with job listings where you can view jobs that match your category. Your path to a better job begins at pnwCareers.com

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

Employment General

Business Opportunities

REPORTER

INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL Exchange Representative: Earn supplemental income placing and supervising high school exchange students. Volunteer host families also needed.

Promote world peace! www.afice.org/reps Make Up To $2,000.00+ Per Week! New Credit Card Ready Drink-Snack Vending Machines. Minimum $4K to $40K+ Investment Required. Locations Available. BBB Accredited Business.

(800) 962-9189

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.

Employment Media

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.

Employment Transportation/Drivers

DRIVERS --Choose your hometime from Weekly, 7/ON-7/OFF, 14/ON-7 /OFF, Full or Part-time.

Daily Pay! Top Equipment! Requires 3 months recent experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com DRIVERS -- Inexper ienced/Experienced. Unbeatable career Opport u n i t i e s . Tr a i n e e .

Company Driver. Lease Operator. Lease Trainers. Ask about our New Pay Scale! (877) 3697 1 0 5 w w w. c e n t ra l d r i vingjobs.net

Schools & Training

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career.

FAA approved program.

Financial aid if qualifiedHousing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800-488-0386 www.CenturaOnline.com      ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. *Medical *Business *Criminal Justice. *Hospitality. Job placement assistance.

Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified.

SCHEV cer tified. Call 8 6 6 - 4 8 3 - 4 4 2 9 . www.CenturaOnline.com

You’ll ďŹ nd everything you need in one website 24 hours a day 7 days a week: nw-ads.com.

I Page 13

Cemetery Plots

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 C E M E T E RY P L O T Prestigious Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. One plot available in beautiful Rhododendron section. Purchased in 1966 among Renton families and veterans.

This section is filled, lock in price now! $3000.

No fee for transfer. For more details, call Alice: 425-277-0855 EVERGREEN - WASHELLI Cemetery, on Aurora Avenue in Seattle. 2 p l o t s a va i l a b l e , w i t h head stones, in the sold out Pacific Lutheran Section 5. $5,000 each or best offer. 206-2482330 G E T H S E M A N E CATHOLIC Cemetery in Federal Way: One Double grave with all services. Includes 1 double depth lawn crypt box, 2 inter nments, granite headstone with final inscriptions. An ideal buria l s i t e fo r t wo fa m i l y members. Valued services, care, upkeep, headstone, inscription and sites priced by Gethsemane at $8,766. Will sell for $3,900 (less than half price). Call or e-mail Rodney at 206-6795111, dreams@seanet.com

SUNSET HILLS Memorial Park in Bellevue. 2 C h o i c e S i d e by S i d e Plots in The Garden of Rest, Lot 83, Spaces 11 and 12. $10,500 each.

Auctions/ Contract Possible - Lets Estate Sales Ta l k ! C o n t a c t m e a t : RECEIVER’S AUCTION hauser.kip@gmail.com C a s e # 0 9 - 2 - 0 0 4 3 8 - 9 or 425-890-7780 www.PotholesGolfAuction.com 7/27/12 Selling WASHINGTON MEMOto Highest Bidder; 255ac RIAL Park in Seatac. 1 PUD w/permits; Othello, plot in Section 20, Row WA (near Moses Lake) K-3. Year round mainteCoast/Sperry Van Ness, nance. Nice, peaceful local contact Dave Smith s e t t i n g n e a r r o a d fo r easy access. Pr ice if 206-276-2169 purchased from Cemetery: $3,795. Asking Cemetery Plots $2,800. Call: 206-326(2) ADJACENT Ceme- 9706

stuff

tary Plots sold individually or separately, located in Historic Washington Memorial Park, SeaTac. “Garden of Light� with Mountain Views, Airport Views, also near Veterans Memorial site. Immaculate Grounds. Perpetual Endowment Care and Transfer Fee included. $3,100 each or $6,000 for both. 425358-0155 ACACIA MEMORIAL Park and Funeral Home, 14951 Bothell Way NE, Seattle, 98155. Tandem C r y p t ( Tw o c a s k e t s lengthwise or two urns).

Cr ypt located in Lake View Mausoleum. Current retail price is $12,698. For sale for $7,695. Will consider offers. Phone 206-3646769. Email: crypt@wlink.net CEDAR LAWNS Memorial Park in Redmond. 1 plot available. Choice location in the Garden of Resurrection, near the f r o n t g a t e. Va l u e d a t $5,000. Asking: $3,000.

(360)678-6764

Electronics

AT & T  U - V e r s e  f o r just $29.99/mo!  SAVE w h e n y o u bundle Internet+Phone+ TV and get up to $300 BACK! (Select p l a n s ) . L i m i t e d T i m e CALL NOW! 866-9440810 Dish Network lowest nationwide price $19.99 a month. FREE HBO/Cinemax/Starz FREE Blockbuster. FREE HD-DVR and install. Next day install 1-800-375-0784 DISH Network. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL - 877-9921237 SAVE on Cable TV-Internet-Digital Phone. Packages start at $89.99/mo (for 12 months.) Options from ALL major service providers. Call Acceller t o d ay t o l e a r n m o r e !

CALL 1-877-736-7087

I Wednesday, July 04, 2012 Food & Farmer’s Market

Electronics

Stop Paying too much for TV! Satellite is CHEAPER than cable! Packages from $19.99/mo- FREE movies, FREE upgrades & FREE HD: Limited Offer- CALL NOW! 800371-7386 Find your perfect pet in the ClassiďŹ eds. www.nw-ads.com

SAVE 65 Percent & Get 2 FREE GIFTS when you order 100 Percent guaranteed, delivered – to - the-door Omaha Steaks - Family Value C o m b o N O W O N LY $49.99. ORDER Today 1- 888-697-3965 use code 45069TLS or www.Omaha Steaks.com/value75

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER Free Items Recycler

FREE! Wood pallets for firewood or ?

(Does not include 48x40 size)

flea market

Ads with art attract more attention.

Call 800-388-2527 to talk to your customer service representative.

Call Today!

425-355-0717 ext. 1560

Ask for Karen Avis

Professional Services Legal Services

Home Services Hauling & Cleanup

Home Services Landscape Services

DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete p r e p a ra t i o n . I n c l u d e s custody, support, proper ty division and bills.

B B B m e m b e r .

(503) 772-5295. www.paralegalalter natives.com divorce@usa.com

Herb’s Hauling Service

Fine Gardening and Landscape Design With

Home Services Air Duct Cleaning

Home Services

Junk/Brush/Wood/ Furniture, Appliances and Garage Cleanout, etc. Fast, Friendly and Reliable Free Estimate

(425)643-3240 House/Cleaning Service

TAKE A SUMMER VACATION FROM YOUR CLEANING ETHICAL ENTERPRISES Family Owned 30+ Years Exp. Customer Oriented Residential & Comm.

Call Cheryl / Bob 206-226-7283 425-770-3686 Lic.-Bonded-Ins.

INDOOR AIR TESTING SERVICES Complete MOLD, ALLERGY & VOC Testing Services.

425-608-9553 www.PNWIG.com Home Services Hauling & Cleanup

Home Services Landscape Services

A-1 HAULING

TOM’S CONCRETE SPECIALIST

Locally/Veteran owned & operated.

Telephone Estimates, Ray Foley, 425-844-2509

A+ HAULING

We remove/recycle: Junk/wood/yard/etc.

Fast Service 25 yrs Experience, Reasonable rates

Call Reliable Michael

425.455.0154

All Types Of Concrete

%SJWFXBZ t 1BWFS 4UPOFT 3FUBJOJOH 8BMM t 4UBNQFE $PODSFUF www.tomlandscaping.com 640295

WILL HAUL ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME.

Tom 425-443-5474 25 years experience

#POE r *OT r -JD 50.4$$4 %.

A-1 SHEER GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

* Cleanup * Trimming * Weeding * Pruning * Sod * Seed * Bark * Rockery *Complete Yard Work 425-226-3911 206-722-2043 Lic# A1SHEGL034JM

Gil Schieber, Plantsman

Borealis Landscape & Design

Dogs

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller.

NEW! FastStart engine.

Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. C a l l fo r t h e DV D a n d FREE Good Soil book!

866-969-1041

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking!

Call 888-903-6658

Home Furnishings

Attention Joint & Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven all-natural supplement helps reduce pain and enhance mobility. Call 888-474-8936 to try Hydraflexin RISKFREE for 90 days.

AKC GOLDEN Retriever puppies. DOB 5/2/12. 6 males, 3 females. Range in colors & coat lengths.

Pad trained. Love snuggling and the outdoors!

Raised with young children. Both parents on s i t e. T h e s e p u p s w i l l make a great companion and/ or member of the family! Looking for loving families! $300. Buckley.

253-732-4265.

DOWNSIZING! All in excellent condition. 3 year old Kenmore side x side almond color refrig with ice/water in door. 6x9 all wool, hand knotted rug, blue back ground. 2 wo o d t r i m m e d u p h o l stered chairs with ottoman. Some accessories to match. By appointment. Priced to sell. Call ( 2 5 3 ) 8 7 4 - 7 4 0 7 Tw i n Lakes area.

Home Services Lawn/Garden Service

206-854-1794 LICENSED & INSURED

Need extra cash? Place your classiďŹ ed ad today!

Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day www.nw-ads.com.

Senior Discount FREE ESTIMATE

206-387-6100 Lic#HIMARML924JB

Home Services Painting EXTERIOR SPECIALISTS r 1SFNJFS 1SPEVDUT 5IPSPVHI 1SFQ r "DPVTUJD $FJMJOHT 1BJOUFE

www.soundpainting company.com

Quality Service Since 1979�

425-827-7442

“We always respond to your call!�

Whether your looking PNWHomeFinder.com is an online real estate for cars, pets or anything in between, community that exposes your proďŹ le the sweetest place and listings to two to ďŹ nd them is in the ClassiďŹ eds. Go online million readers from our many publications to nw-ads.com to in the PaciďŹ c Northwest. ďŹ nd what you need.

Log on to join our network today.

Kwon’s Gardening & Landscaping

Over 25 Years Exp. Clean Up, Hedging, Pruning, Mowing & other services avail

Free Estimates Always Low $$ 425-444-9227

Dogs

ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE C PA P R e p l a c e m e n t Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacte- BEAUTIFUL AKC Engrial infection! Call 866- lish Cream Golden Retriever Puppies. Have 993-5043 had 1st shots and health Canada Drug Center is c h e c k u p . T h e y h a v e your choice for safe and been raised in the beauaffordable medications. tiful country, are well soOur licensed Canadian cialized, and are good mail order pharmacy will with little children. Parprovide you with savings ents temperaments are of up to 90 percent on all calm, loving, and smart. your medication needs. Price $800. For more inC a l l To d a y 8 8 8 - 4 5 9 - formation: 360-520-9196 9961 for $25.00 off your or www.mountainsprings first prescription and free kennel.weebly.com shipping D i a b e t e s / C h o l e s t e r o l / ĂĽ"OTTOMLESSĂĽGARAGEĂĽSALE

Weight Loss Bergamonte, a Natural Product for Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and weight. Physician recommended, backed by Human Clinical Studies with amazing results. Call today and save 15% off your first bottle! 888-470-5390 www.mountainspringskennel.weebly.com

Plant, Prune, Mow, Weed, Bark, Remove Debris Henning Gardening Call Geoff Today:

206-679-6576

Complete Yard Work DTree Service DHauling DWeeding DPruning DHedge Trim DFence DConcrete DBark DNew Sod & Seed DAerating & Thatching

www.nw-ads.com

Mail Order

borealislandscapedesign.com

HI MARK LANDSCAPING & GARDENING

I www.mi-reporter.com

Heavy Equipment

Lic# SOUNDPC033DJ

Page 14

Home Services Roofing/Siding

Pinnacle Roofing Professionals

Over 30 Million Woman Suffer From Hair Loss!

Do you? If So We Have a Solution! CALL KERANIQUE TO FIND OUT MORE 888-481-2610 TAKE VIAGRA/CIALIS? Get 40 100mg/20mg Pills, for only- $99! + 4Bonus Pills FREE! #1 Male Enhancement. Discreet Shipping. Save $500.00! Call 1- 877595-1025 Miscellaneous

SAWMILLS from only $3997.00 -- Make Money/Save Money with your own bandmill -- Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to shift.

FREE info/DVD: w w w. N o r t h w o o d S a w mill.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext 300N The opportunity to make a difference is right in front of you.

Recycle this paper.

PRP

ROOFING & 206.919.3538 ALL TYPES OF REPAIRS

ROOFING & REPAIRS

5%LIC#PINNARP919MF off Re-Roofing

www.pinnaclerooďŹ ngpros.com 206-919-3538

michelle@pinnacleroofingpros.com Lic.# PINNARP917P1

Wanted/Trade

WANTED: RADIO Tu b e s , H a m R a d i o , Phone Equipment, Large Speakers. Cash Paid!

503-999-2157

BICHON FRISE puppies. AKC Registered.

Taking deposits. $900 e a c h . Fo r c o m p a n i o n only! Will be vet checked and have first shots and be dewormed. Call for infor mation: 360-8747771, 360-621-8096 or go to website to see our adorable puppies! www.bichonfrise puppies4sale.com www.bichonfrisepuppies4sale.com

PNWHomeFinder.com is an online real estate community that exposes your proďŹ le and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the PaciďŹ c Northwest.

Log on to join our network today.

G E R M A N S H E PA R D Puppies, only 5 left! Parents on premises. Bred for Family and Protection. Bor n on Mothers D ay, R e a d y Ju l y 1 s t .

First shots included.

4 2 5 - 9 2 3 - 8 2 3 0 Ta k i n g Reservations Now. Located at Arlington Doggie Day Care. dogsplay@arlingtondoggiedaycare.info

Want more business this year?

LET ME HELP I can deliver your message to tens of thousands of doorsteps in your market.

Call me today to find out more Jennie Morello 866-296-0380 jmorello@soundpublishing.com Whether you need to target the local market or want to cover the Puget Sound area, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

pets/animals Dogs

AKC GOLDEN Retriever puppies! (2) light golden color. (4) medium golden color. Males $650. Females $700. Pedigree p r ov i d e d . Pa r e n t s o n site. Born April 23rd. Absolutely adorable! Great for children and hunting!

Shots & dewormed. Call W i l l i a m o r Ta t i a n a a t 360-642-1198, 901-4384051 or 901-485-2478.

Long Beach, WA.

GOLDEN DOODLES F1B Puppies! Low allergen, low shedding and long lived companions!

Home raised. Parents are smar t, gentle and tested for hips, knees and eyes. Vet check with first shots & wor med.

Ready for homes mid July. Will range from 35 t o 6 5 l b s. 5 B l a ck . 1 Cream. 2 Beige/ Apricot.

2 Black Females. Starting at $975. 206-4633844. www.vashonisland goldendoodles.shutter fly.com allison@dancingleaves. com vashonislandgoldendoodles.shutterfly.com/

allison@dancingleaves.com

Marine Power

GREAT DANE

ULTRA PRISTINE 2003 56’ Meridian 580 Pilothouse Motoryacht. Meticulously maintained and moored in freshwater since new! Only 723 hours; twin 635 HP Cummins. Includes 1800 GPD, watermaker, furnace, 14’ Avon dinghy with 50 HP Yamaha, full electronics! Too many options to list! Only $598,000. Mercer Island.

Call Dale 503-519-4235.

A K C G R E AT D A N E Puppies. Now offering Full-Euro’s, Half-Euro’s & Standard Great Danes. Males & females. Every color but Faw n s , $ 5 0 0 & u p.

Health guarantee. Licensed since 2002.

Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes. Also; sellAutomobiles ing Standard Poodles.

Chrysler www.dreyersdanes.com Call 503-556-4190.

2008 CHRYSLER Sebring Touring Hardtop Convertible. Black, 6 cylinder, Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Power Equipment, AM/FM/XM/CD. 25,000 miles. Excellent Condition. Includes Maintenance Contract. Always Garaged. $15,500. Call: TOY POODLE Puppy! 253-237-5018 Sweet as pie little girl!

Housebroken, she rings Automobiles a bell at the door to go Lexus outside. Loving and fun!!

2010 LEXUS RX450 Can be registered. 6 AW D H y b r i d . 8 , 6 0 0 months old. Fits under Miles. Price Reduced! the seat of a plane, and $41,950. Original Ownloves to go hiking! Easy er! Automatic! Every Opto care for, easy to train tion Available! AC/Cli& very intelligent! $950. mate Control, ABS, Dual 425-996-1003.

Side Air Bags, Cruise Control, Sunroof, Overhead Luggage Rack, Xfiniti Stereo Sound Syst e m w i t h 6 D i s c C D, Navigation System, Dual Back-Up Cameras, Anti Theft. Aluminum/Alloy Wheels, Remote Keyless Entry, Dual Control Heated Seats, Power : Doors, Locks. garage sales - WA Windows, Garage Kept and Smoke Fr e e. 2 5 3 - 2 3 5 - 5 4 7 8 Federal Way Estate Sales

EstateTeams!

Vans & Mini Vans Ford

On-site & Off-site Estate Sale Services

206.467.4473 Est. 1986

www.EstateTeams.com

wheels Marine Power

ABSOLUTELY Beautiful 1978 Tollycraft 30’ Fly Bridge Sedan. Moored u n d e r c o ve r i n L a k e Washingto n almo st since new. Professionally maintained. Recent Carpet and upholstery.

Wonderful family boat.

Twin Mercruiser 350’s.

Excellent electronics and s a fe t y s y s t e m s . N ew 1200w Inverter. Includes 8 f t L i v i n g s t o n d i n g hy with 3 HP electric motor.

P r e t t i e s t 3 0 ’ To l l y around. Additional photos and maintenance records available. Only $29,500. Bellevue, Meyd e n b a u e r B a y Ya c h t Club. Call Bob at 425746-9988.

Need extra cash? Place your classiďŹ ed ad today!

Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day www.nw-ads.com.

2010 FORD TRANSIT C o n n e c t X LT Wa g o n .

Perfect for familes and/ o r l a r g e h o u s e h o l d s, seats up to 7! Only 28,000 miles, power everything, DVD player & G P S w i t h b a ck u p camera. Dealership serviced with records! Also, under warranty! $22,990 obo. Visit www.thing.im for more pictures & information. Call Alina 425443-5209. Sammamish.

Motorcycles

2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON Deluxe. Black C h e r r y c o l o r, l o t s o f chrome. 8,000 original miles. Must sell! $11,000. (206)972-8814

Need to sell some furniture? Call 800-388-2527 to place your ad today.

Vehicles Wanted

CASH FOR CARS! Any M a ke, M o d e l o r Ye a r.

We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Tr u c k T O D AY. F r e e Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Receive $1000 GROCERY COUPONS. UNITED BREAST CANC E R F O U N D AT I O N .

Fr e e M a m m o gra m s, Breast Cancer Info w w w. u b c f. i n fo  F R E E Towing, Tax Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted.

1- 800-728-0801

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com

$7,850,000 Kris Robbs 206-949-8611

$2,850,000 Kris Robbs 206-949-8611

$1,378,000 Kris Robbs 206-949-8611

4 BR 4.75 BA 5876 Sq.Ft. Jennie Robbs Banks 206-422-2949

4 BR 3.75 BA 5430 Sq.Ft. Jennie Robbs Banks 206-422-2949

4 BR 3.5 BA 4300 Sq.Ft. Jennie Robbs Banks 206-422-2949

$18,950,000 Exceptional Westside Waterfront

$4,795,000

6 BR 6.75 BA 8300 Sq.Ft.

Jim Price 206-818-0543

$2,849,000

Kris Robbs 206-949-8611

6 BR 6 BA 5500 Sq.Ft.

Dan Gottesman 206-898-2505

$1,200,000

$4,750,000 5 BR 3.5 BA 4620 Sq.Ft. 4.25 Acres

4 BR 3 BA 3450 Sq.Ft.

Jane Potashnick 206-953-8672

$2,245,000

Kris Robbs 206-949-8611

4 BR 3.75 BA 4530 Sq.Ft.

Jennie Robbs Banks 206-422-2949

$799,000 2BR 2.75 BA 178 Ft. Waterfront Rob Potashnick 206-232-5700

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | Page 15

$4,225,000 Kris Robbs 206-949-8611

$1,675,000

4 BR 3.25 BA 4750 Sq.Ft. Jennie Robbs Banks 206-422-2949

4 BR 3.75 BA 4270 Sq.Ft.

Dan Gottesman 206-898-2505

$749,000

3 BR 2.5BA 1990 Sq.Ft.

Rob Potashnick 206-232-5700

7 BR 8 BA 13,636 Sq.Ft.

“Designed with high quality material & craftsmanship, a functional floor plan, and amenities that meet with almost every need.” Alan L. Pope, SRA, CRP, 2010 MI’s most desirable Westside Waterfront, finished in 2011. Casual feel & sophisticated style, every detail executed perfectly. Limestone columns & solid cherry doors frame the Lk WA view. Entry level boasts limestone floors, 2-story windows & Rumford fireplace. Black walnut floors grace the cozy family room & gourmet kitchen w/ butler’s pantry cleverly hidden & detailed custom cabinetry. Leaded doors lead to the study w/ hidden TV panel & fireplace. Sound insulated theater w/ 9.1 sound, tiered seats, & snack bar. 160’ wtrft wade-in beach w/ teak dock & moorage. Pool/ spa tub terrace lead to large entertaining room w/ kitchenette, gym & pvt guest suite. Master suite w/ true spa bath, & private balcony. 4 additional bedrms w/ ensuite bath, share a balcony. Bonus room, craft space, built-in work station & separate ADU round out absolute perfection.

Kris Robbs 206-949-8611 Jennie Robbs Banks 206-422-2949

Rob Potashnick Designated Broker

206.232.5700 | 3023 80th Ave SE | Mercer Island, WA 98040 | www.EwingandClarkEast.com

Page 16 | Wednesday, July 4, 2012

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com

Now That’s Entertainment!

Smokey Robinson

Friday July 6 at 7pm

outdoor entertainment pavilion.

21 & over show

Tickets available at the Snoqualmie Casino box office or

LOTSA

NEW

WE’LL DRIVE. YOU PLAY. SEE THE CRESCENT CLUB FOR ROUTES & SCHEDULES!

.com

n o w op e n!

SLOTS! For Information & Reservations, call:

AND MORE!

1-800-254-3423 or visit snocasinoexpress.com

Go to SnoCasino.com for details.

DRIVING EAST I-90, EXIT 27 DRIVING WEST I-90, EXIT 31 SNOQUALMIE, WA • 425.888.1234 • SNOCASINO.COM Hours, prices, schedule, rules are subject to change without notice. Must be 21+ to gamble.

facebook.com/SnoCasino twitter.com/SnoCasino