Mercer Island Reporter, August 15, 2012

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MISD board meeting Thursday, Aug. 16 The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will host a study session meeting on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 6:45 p.m. in the board room.

The board plans to discuss in more detail the various options presented for the North Mercer Campus.

South end QFC holds wine tastings six days a week

By Brita Moore

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Christian singer ‘Agape’ performs Sunday at park Christian hip-hop artist Agape, also known as David Scherer, will perform his 100 Wells Tour in Mercerdale Park on Sunday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m.

Scherer will perform at Holy Trinity’s worship service on Aug. 19 at 9 a.m., which will be at Mercerdale Park if the weather cooperates.

To learn more, contact Holy Trinity at (206) 232-3270.

Pet blessing is Sunday at Congregational Church of MI This Sunday, Aug. 19, the Congregational Church of Mercer Island will host a pet blessing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

All are invited to bring pets to the service to be blessed by Rev. Mark Travis. Live pets, photos of pets and stuffed animals are welcome. Learn more by calling (206) 232-7800.

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Kids play tug-of-war with Fun Mobile staff member Pete Gordon while the wildly popular Recess Monkey band entertains children in Mercerdale Park on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012.

Collision with utility boxes brings questions Power outage not caused by crash; PSE shut down substation for safety

By Mary L. Grady

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The impact between a car and the utility boxes on the sidewalk at The Mercer Apartments in late June at the corner of 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 27th Street has raised questions about the safety and placement of the electrical equipment there.

The accident was caused by the driver of a 1991 Toyota Camry who ran a red light at the intersection, and was hit by another car, then veered onto the sidewalk, hitting the first utility box and pushing it into the second one next to it.

The Camry was left straddling the

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opening in the sidewalk beneath the box. The incident, which began at 12:30 p.m., caused a power outage that lasted an hour or more for thousands of Islanders.

The good news is that no one was injured despite the fact that the equipment inside the big metal can holding electrical equipment was energized. The car that hit the box was scorched by the arcing of the electricity inside.

The driver of the car was safe as she remained inside until she was told it was safe to leave.

Puget Sound Energy and Mercer Island emergency personnel agree, however, that there was a possibility that the ground surrounding the accident site could have been energized and that those near the scene were at risk of receiving an electrical shock.

To get a better understanding of the role of the utility boxes referred

to as ‘switching cans’ by PSE, and the sequence of events that caused the outage and why, the Reporter posed several questions to engineers at PSE. What is the nature of the utility boxes on the corner of S.E. 27th Street and 77th Avenue S.E. and what do they do?

The boxes, called padmount switch cabinets, generally 5 feet wide by 5 feet deep by 3.5 feet high, house connection points for underground power lines serving a neighborhood. They are built to operate at 12,470 volts (12.5 KV), which is PSE’s typical (distribution) voltage.

The cabinets provide protection to segmented groups of homes and businesses. If a problem occurs on the electric system serving the area, the switching equipment in the cabinets isolate the problem to a segmented area and prevent the problem from disrupting electric service to a larger group of customers in the area.

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Youth Theatre Northwest will close out its summer season with a retro spin on a classic fairy tale.

“Cinderella Rockin’ the ’80s” will run through Sunday, Aug. 26.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (206) 232-4145, ext. 109, or by visiting www.youththeatre.org.

The South Mercer Island Quality Food Center is a friendly neighborhood store where workers and customers alike know each other and share smiles every day. Since 2010, the store’s wine department has shared in the community with wine tastings every afternoon except Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

“We put out different wines based on things we’ve tasted and liked,” wine steward Jeff Rasmussen said. “And I pick things I know customers like. In the summertime, it tends to be more obscure whites.”

Rasmussen and co-steward Riley Davis help introduce customers to wines they might not know about

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situation and consulted power lines that fall due to with Mercer Island’s first storms or other conditions, responders (police and fire), rescuers needed to stay clear The padmount switch the decision was to make of the damaged, energized cabinets on 77th Avenue the situation safe as quickly cabinet until PSE crews deS.E. serve homes and busi- as possible so that respond- energized the equipment.

The driver of the car cornesses between I-90 to the ers could safely reach and north, S.E. 27th Street to help the driver. The service- rectly followed the safety instructions the south, and between man instructed of Mercer 76th Avenue S.E. and 78th PSE’s operations center Island’s first Avenue S.E. responders On Mercer Island, there to de-energize by staying in are 17 padmount switch the substation, the car since cabinets. Throughout Puget which interthe car had Sound Energy’s nine-county rupted the flow electriccome into electric-service area, there of contact with are 2,746 padmount switch ity that serves downtown energized cabinets. and the north electrical equipment.

Why did the accident part of Mercer cause such a wide-scale Island. Power There outage and require the was disrupted was a group shutdown of the substation to 6,503 homes and businesses of three at S.E. 32nd Street? dozen or When the car struck the for 54 minutes so onlookswitch cabinet, it damaged to accommoers near the electric components date the rescue Puget Sound Energy the scene; housed inside the cabinet. of the driver. was was there a For safety, all responders Power correctly assumed that the restored to all except for possibility that the ground immediate area could be the building served directly underneath the switching from the damaged switches. can or the other box was exposed to live voltage.

Similar to the need to energized after the colliWhen PSE’s serviceman arrived, assessed the stay clear of live, energized sion?

It’s possible there was gradient voltage within close proximity of the accident.

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“Since the cabinets are approximately 15 feet from the street, they are considered well protected for pedestrians and well out of the path of car traffic.”

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Council approves fire station bond, says no to sale of Mercerdale Park

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This car hit two electrical cabinets on at the corner of S.E. 27th Street and 77th Avenue S.E., on June 24. PSE crew ordered power cut off at the north end substation to protect the public.

That distance kept onlookers safe. We are unaware of any onlooker reporting a tingling sensation in their feet or legs, which would indicate the presence of gradient voltage..

Why are the boxes placed at street level rather than underground at that location?

Most switch cabinets are installed above ground so they can be easily accessible to utility crews for safety maintenance, outage repairs and redirecting power.

Utility system equipment like switching cabinets, underground cable, power poles and power lines generally are installed during the early construction development of an area, which may be decades before the area

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On Aug. 6, the City Council voted six to one to approve a $5.22 million dollar bond issue for a new South end fire station and rescue truck to be sent to voters for approval in the

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becomes more populated or densely developed.

It’s estimated that moving an existing above-ground cabinet to underground would cost up to $500,000 — an expense that would be passed onto utility customers.

What are the obligations of PSE, the property owner and/or the city for the placement and/or protection of the boxes?

Since the padmount switching cabinets on 77th Avenue S.E. are approximately 15 feet from the street, they are considered well protected for pedestrians and well out of the path of car traffic.

PSE ensures that installation of energy system equipment for both electric November general election.

Councilman Mike Cero voted against the measure, saying in part that the proposal was getting too big.

“It’s a satellite station with a limited mission,” said Cero.

He specifically objected to the funding of a new fire truck within the proposal.

The Council did discuss limiting the size of the new station to reduce costs.

A motion to limit the size of the new station to 8,000 square feet passed with a vote of four to two, with Jane Meyer Brahm and Mike Grady voting no.

The fire station on S.E. 68th Street is 50 years old.

and natural gas follows all safety codes and regulatory requirements to protect people and utility workers.

In locations where switching cabinets or other utility equipment would be exposed to physical damage, sturdy, concrete safety posts or bollards are installed to prevent damage.

For more information about the accident go to http://www.mi-reporter. com/news/160904365.html (Editor’s note: The switching cabinets on 77th Avenue S.E. were installed in 1998.

They are within the boundaries of an easement established long before the more recent redevelopment of the corner.)

The City Council also vetted the idea that the city sell Mercerdale Park to the Mercer Island School District for a new school.

The school district is in the midst of formulating a plan to rebuild and update its facilities.

The Council conferred on the need to help the school district while agreeing the park is an irreplaceable community asset.

A motion by Councilmember Mike Cero to transfer ownership to the school district failed.

Finally, the Council voted six to one to stipulate that Mercerdale Park is not for sale.

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“We generally tend to show wines that are more obscure and original,” Rasmussen said, “and it seems that customers like that.”

Customers often buy wine after tasting it.

To have a wine tasting, a grocery store must obtain a license from the State Liquor Control Board, serve food with the tastings and notify the state at the beginning of each month of when the tastings will be held. Customers must drink the wine within the tasting area and may have no more than four ounces total, and no more than two ounces of a specific wine. Those 40 years old and younger must show a valid ID, and visibly intoxicated custom-

ers will be refused service.

Rasmussen said the South end QFC has never had a problem with intoxication, although other stores have.

Rasmussen and Davis usually have four bottles out for tasting. Customers can have one ounce of each of the four if they like. The number of people who come to try new wines depends on the night.

“Some nights we get 10 people; sometimes, we get 40-50,” Rasmussen said. “It depends on what’s going on. It’s a neighborhood store, and people often have kids to take care of.

They might be in a rush, so they can just come try a wine quickly, then buy it.”

The North end QFC is currently undergoing renovations, but will most likely have wine tastings when the remodel is finished.

MIPD Officer Rob Jira answers your questions

By Rob Jira

Special to the Reporter

Mercer Island Police Officer Rob Jira answers frequently asked questions from Mercer Island residents.

less of how close you are to your final destination, as this can cause an accident with those emergency vehicles.

When driving on a multiple-lane road, is the far If I am driving and I left lane considered a passsee an emergency vehicle ing lane for faster traveling cars? (a police car, an Yes. Slower movambulance or a fire ing vehicles should engine) with their always use the far emergency lights right lane of the flashing headed roadway to travel so towards my car, that traffic does not what should I do? become congested The first thing and faster moving you should do is MIPD Officer vehicles can use the slow down. Then Rob Jira other lanes to pass safely pull your slower cars, mainvehicle over to the taining the producright shoulder of the roadway. Emergency vehicles will tive flow of traffic. pass you on your vehicle’s left Does the Mercer Island side. Do not pull into a middle turn lane or to the left Police Department have a ticketWorshi� quota? laces side of the� roadway, regard- o� No. We can now put this

EYE ON MI | Reclining in the park

The ‘Reclining Woman’ statue was installed at Mercerdale Park in early August. The statue, created by Gizelle Berman, was donated by a longtime Island resident last year. The city paid $3,800 for its transportation and installation. Photo by Megan Managan. long-standing myth to bed; the Mercer Island Police Department does not have a quota. The police department does not financially benefit from the citations they issue. The money generated from the citations issued goes directly into the City of Mercer Island’s general purpose fund and to the state of Washington.

Can you get a DUI while riding intoxicated on a bicycle?

No. Though I would highly recommend against riding a bicycle while under the influence of any substance, as long as the bicycle is not under the power of any motor, it does not fit into the DUI statute as operating a motor vehicle. Besides, if you crash into something, then you have to pay for it, you get injured, and we (the police) have to show up and do a lot of paperwork. It’s really a lose-lose situation for everyone.

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What is this “road diet” project that I have been reading about on Island Crest Way? The City of Mercer Island has already begun its 2012 phase of the “road diet” project. The city will be taking the four lanes of Island Crest Way between S.E. 40th Street and S.E. 53rd Street and resizing it to a threelane road (one northbound lane and one southbound lane with a middle left turn lane). Engineers have stated that the resizing of the roadway will not significantly add congestion for traffic along Island Crest Way. The resizing will also make it safer for residents pulling out of their driveways onto Island Crest Way, and make left turns easier along Island Crest Way without stopping the flow of traffic. The city has already begun this project and is slated to have it completed in 2014.

Have a question for Officer Jira? Write to him at Rob. Jira@mercergov.org.

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The family of Richard Sweezey, a Mercer Island resident presumed drowned late last month in Lake Washington, has hired a private organization to continue the search for him.

On July 20, Sweezey’s boat was found washed up on shore in Kirkland. He had left the Queen City Yacht Club in Seattle on his boat to conduct some repairs. Police searched for the man without results. Since that time, the King County Sheriff ’s Office also conducted a search, but found nothing.

Media reports indicates that Sweezey was at home around the water. The family is anxious to find out what happened.

The family has now employed a nonprofit dive group called Innerspace Exploration. It will use divers and sonar technology to find Sweezey and find out what happened.

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State on the lookout for gypsy moths

By Brita Moore

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Islanders may have noticed bright orange or neon green triangle-shaped boxes hanging from Island trees. The tiny boxes are gypsy moth traps, part of the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA) program to prevent the infestation of gypsy moths.

These moths are some of the worst pests in the United States and are well established in 19 eastern and upper Midwestern states.

They cause extensive environmental and economic costs every year, destroying crops, timber and wildlife habitats.

“It isn’t native to the U.S., so it doesn’t have any enemies,” said Mike Louisell, public information officer at the WSDA. The two varieties of gypsy moth are European and Asian. The European moths are established in the east and Midwest, but the Asian moths are a greater threat to Washington state’s environment because they can eat evergreen trees, and females can fly. Thus, they would

be much harder to contain than European moths.

Fortunately, Asian gypsy moths do not have a foothold in the United States.

The WSDA has kept the g y p s y m o t h population in c h e c k since 1974 and has prevented a major outbreak in the state.

“Small infestations do happen, but we’ve always been successful in eradicating them before they become a problem for damaging trees and vegetation,” Louisell said.

The triangle-shaped traps, which are either bright orange or bright green, hang on trees and shrubs across the state. This year’s trapping began in early July.

Workers check the traps every two to three weeks and monitor the number of moths that have been caught. The trap releases a sex pheromone that attracts male moths, and if they fol-

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low the scent, they fly inside the trap and get stuck to the walls. Entomologists determine if it is a gypsy moth, and trappers may put out more traps to pinpoint the location of a possible infestation. The traps will be taken down in October for further research.

“It’s an early warning detection measure to increase awareness about repro ducing populations,” Louisell said.

Only two moths have been found so far this summer, in the Skyway area in Renton. None have been found on Mercer Island.

Last year’s total state count was 16, with 13 of those in Pierce County. Gypsy moths can get here from their established states if a resident moves and the moth eggs are attached to a car or barbecue. The egg masses found in Pierce County were sprayed with biological insecticide before the caterpillars could become moths.

“The program protects the agricultural reputation of Washington state,” Louisell said.

For more information, visit www.agr.wa.gov.

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40 Island neighborhoods join in National Night Out, Aug. 7

By Brita Moore

and Mayor Bruce Bassett, traveled to participating Mercer Island neighbor- neighborhoods and spoke hoods came together for about crime and staying fellowship and food dur- safe. Participants received ing the annual National emergency preparedness Night Out on Aug. 7. Over information with instruc40 Island neighborhoods tions on how to survive participated in the event, for seven days in case of a designed to promote famil- major disaster.

Living on an island can iarity among neighbors so they can look out for each mean having a lack of other and support crime resources if the bridges are closed down, pre v e nt i on Franklin and emersaid. gency preResidents paredness. were pleased It was a with the focus good way to on safety. meet new “I thought neighbors this was a nice and reconnect with old Cynthia Davidson idea to bring neighones.

The Lakes the borhood “We have together to 100 homes of people who have been help continue to have a safe here for 30 years or a week,” community, especially as a Cynthia Davidson of The mom with young kids,” said Lakes neighborhood said. Linda Floyd, of the Holly “It’s important to know Hill neighborhood.

Islanders shared food each other so we can look and wine, and socialized out for each other.”

South end resident Mina while their children played Larsen agreed. “It’s nice with pets, played pingto get the new neighbors pong and enjoyed treats.

One South end neighborinvolved,” she said.

Officer Jennifer Franklin, hood invited a martial arts the emergency management instructor, Sensei Andrew coordinator at the Mercer Knebel, manager of Karate Island Police Department, West, to keep the children organized the event. She involved.

“We get to hang out with and several others, including Police Chief Ed Holmes, the people that live around Fire Chief Chris Tubbs here, and eat ice cream,” bmoore@mi-reporter.com

“It is important to know each other so we can look out for each other.”

Kevin Baker, 11, said.

Some parties were smaller than others, but this event, the third on Mercer Island, is growing. Communities all across the nation participated in National Night Out, including other local ones such as Maple Valley, Covington and Issaquah.

Puget Sound Energy representatives also visited neighborhoods to promote the new partnership between PSE and the City of Mercer Island to support renewable energy. Residents can sign up for the program to pay a small premium on their energy bills that will contribute to the addition of solar panels at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. PSE will make donations to the PTA of Island schools if residents who sign up have children in the schools.

Learn more To learn more about emergency preparedness, contact Officer Jennifer Franklin with the Mercer Island Police Department at (206) 275-7905.

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Online poll: Do you think a new arena downtown is a good idea?

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To the editor

Get some exercise, use a rake, not a leaf blower I heartedly “second” Tom Owens’ letter advocating the abandonment of leaf blowers. Get out the rake and/or the push broom, and allow the neighborhood to be more peaceful. Also, consider the old-time “push” reel lawn mower versus gasoline power lawn mower: cheaper, never out of gas, cuts better and no need for a trip to the gym for exercise.

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Mercer Island’s National Night Out useful and fun I would like to thank the city of Mercer Island, especially Officer Jennifer Franklin, for its support of the National Night Out program.

I recently had the pleasure of planning a National Night Out event for my East Seattle neighborhood. Coming by foot, wagon, scooter and even paddle board, over 40 families enjoyed an evening of getting to know one another. Some had lived in the neighborhood for decades, others for only five days. The highlights of the evening were visits from a Mercer Island police car, a Mercer Island fire car and Mayor Bruce Bassett. Ours was only one of many events on the Island that night. Officer Franklin scheduled cars and civic officials to visit each one and provided all with emergency preparedness materials. Thanks to her efforts, a great time was had by all.

We are already looking forward to next year!

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proposed new arena in Seattle’s Sodo neighborhood.

Some of us are avid basketball fans anxious to once again root for the home NBA team. But before we can support building an arena in Sodo, we need to be absolutely convinced that it will have no impact on the long-term health of the Port of Seattle.

It is the job of Seattle and King County to pass judgment on the financing plan and ensure it is in the best interest of citizens and is within the law. We have no comment on that part of the debate.

As legislators and transportation leaders, our focus is much broader and must center on transportation and the impact on the state’s economic infrastructure.

In that regard, a healthy and functioning Port of Seattle is absolutely crucial to the state’s economic well-being, and we can support nothing that in any way further impedes operations at the Port of Seattle. both public and private, have been made We are less concerned with general in the infrastructure in Sodo that would traffic congestion than we are with slowbe wasted if it became an entertainment ing the movement of freight in and out district rather than an industrial area. of the Port of Seattle and within the Sodo The BNSF rail yard that bisects the industrial area. Washington is the most Sodo neighborhood has hundreds of trade-dependent state in the nation. A millions of dollars invested, much of it healthy port means jobs focused on serving the throughout the region and Port of Seattle. As a state, is particularly important we have invested $800 to both agriculture and million in rail to bring Send your letters to: manufacturing. four more Amtrak trains editor@mi-reporter.com.

Some have suggested it and additional Sounder Keep it brief, courteous, is time for the Sodo area trains through Sodo in the and sign your name. to change its focus. They near term. We have made call it gentrification, which major public investments means shedding its bluein maintenance yards very near the arena collar jobs in favor of city-style developsite that would be prohibitively expensive ment of condos, hotels and restaurants to relocate if Sodo became an entertainand the jobs that go with those businessment district. es. Proponents of this thinking contend Most of the traffic improvements that the Port of Tacoma can handle our that have been discussed, including the trade activities.

Lander Street overpass, had previously We need both the Ports of Tacoma been proposed before the additional and Seattle to be functioning at a high congestion of an arena became a conlevel to compete with other regions for sideration. Even if every one of those business. In addition, major investments, transportation projects were done, trans-

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portation experts tell us it still would not ensure that the Port of Seattle would not be adversely impacted by the added congestion of an arena.

We hope the effort to return the NBA to Seattle is ultimately successful, but we can’t support an arena in Sodo if there is even the slightest risk to our trade-based economy. Without an absolute guarantee there will be no interruption in the operation of our ports, we have no choice but to oppose Sodo and urge consideration of some other location that will not hamper waterfront cargo operations.

Rep. Judy Clibborn, Rep. Mike Armstrong, Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, Sen. Curtis King Rep. Judy Clibborn chairs the House Transportation Committee, and Rep. Mike Armstrong is the Ranking Minority Member of the Committee. Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen chairs the Senate Transportation Committee. Sen. Curtis King is the Ranking Minority Member of the Committee, all in the Washington State Legislature.

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The City Council recently approved an ordinance that would ask voters to approve a bond measure to build a new South-end fire station.

We want to know what you think.

Is building a new South-end fire station a good idea?

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

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The Mercer Island High School Class of 1962 held its 50th reunion in late July. Ninety of 193 members in the graduating class returned for the reunion.

MIHS Class of 1962 holds 50th reunion

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Special to the Reporter

Sue Bird Brodie and John Green were co-emcees during dinner, recalling and evoking memories from the class of 1962. Recollections of teachers, old flames and sports conquests were shared with just a little embellishment. There were also a few confessions.

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For a few hours on Saturday evening, time lost its dimension. The year 1962 was in century 21.

Had 50 years really passed?

How had we grown so old?

How had we stayed so young?

For more information on the MIHS Class of 1962, go to http://lindaconover. com/62/reunion.html.

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Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle for their 50th class reunion.

Charlie Burdell and Donna Palmer Miles led the reunion committee in creating a truly memorable celebration. During the cocktail hour, friendships were renewed as if they had not been interrupted by 50 years.

A special display of photographs honored the 30 members of the class who have died.

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In May of 1962, 193 seniors graduated from Mercer Island High School.

The Seattle World’s

Fair — the Century 21 Exposition — had opened a month earlier. That year John Glenn orbited the earth, the compact audio cassette was invented, the Beatles recorded their first hit “Love Me Do,” and a

first-class stamp cost 4 cents.

Following the graduation ceremony, the class of ’62 rushed off to a graduation party on Blake Island that had been arranged by their parents. After the party, the classmates said goodbyes and scattered to their destinies.

On July 28, 90 members of the class of 1962 and 44 spouses gathered at the

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Ingeborg A. Loendorf Ingeborg A. Loendorf, 78, of Mercer Island, passed away on Sunday,August 5, 2012. Inga was born to Laura and Kresten Jordal of Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from the Long Island School of Nursing and soon came out west with friends. She was a long time OB-GYN RN at Virginia Mason and Group Health Cooperative. Inga met her husband, Boyd, through fellow nurse, roommate and friend Mickie. Inga was a longtime volunteer at Food Lifeline, a forty year subscriber to the Seattle Opera and a member of the Daughters of Norway. In later years, Inga’s pride and joy was her granddaughter Sarah and loving friendships with the Granny Nannies of the North End. Inga is survived by her sisters Lillian and Helen, son John, daughter-in-law Rosella and much loved granddaughter Sarah.

Donations may be made in Inga’s honor to the Seattle Opera Foundation, 1020 John Street, Seattle, WA 98109. A service will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, August 16, at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church.

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July 31 Burglary: A generator, alco-

hol and cash were stolen out of a storage room inside a 49-year-old woman’s garage in the 4200 block of East Mercer Way. The items were stolen sometime between March and mid-June. The woman’s children had left the garage door open several times before the items went missing.

Aug. 2 Drugs: Police contacted

three 21-year-old occupants of a vehicle on the side of the road at 1:44 a.m. in the 4200 block of Shoreclub Drive. Smoke was emanating from the windows and one passenger had a bong and jar of marijuana. Police searched with consent and found more marijuana in another passenger’s backpack. Both passengers were arrested and cited for possession of marijuana.

Water balloons cause damage, injury during Seafair A water balloon came through the window of a boat on Lake Washington and exploded after striking a laptop at 6:37 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5. Someone launched the water balloon from a dock in the 2400 block of 60th Avenue S.E. The victim’s com-

Weapons violation: A

26-year-old man reported a bullet hole in his apartment ceiling and a bullet embedded in his floor in the 2800 block of 75th Place S.E. The same incident occurred two months ago, and the bullet was recovered. The suspect, 56, lives above the victim.

Hacker: A 64-year-old South end man’s computer was hacked and remotely controlled at 6:30 p.m. The victim clicked on a screen while on the phone with a suspicious person claiming to be from Microsoft. The suspect gained remote access to the victim’s computer. The victim ended contact, disabled his computer, checked his bank account and canceled his credit cards. There were no unauthorized charges.

Liquor violation: Police responded to a noise complaint at 10:53 p.m. in the 2200 block of 66th Avenue S.E. Police found four 19-year-old males with open beer bottles at a table on the front deck of the residence.

Two subjects admitted drinking, and three were cited for minor in possession. puter must be replaced for $2,000. Police contacted the group on the dock and identified the homeowner after the group gave the victim a “runaround.”

In another incident, a water balloon knocked a 40-year-old man unconscious at a residence in the 2000 block of Faben Drive after 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. Someone shot the water balloon out of a slingshot. One witness was present. The victim refused aid after waking up.

Matthew Michael Ursin June 16, 1974 - July 13, 2012

Matt was born June 16, 1974 in Newport Beach, California. He died on July 13. 2012, while crewing on a military ship at sea [Lat 17/089N, Lo 169/46.W]. He graduated from Mercer Island High School, received his Bachelor of Science Degree at California State University Northridge, completed the Musicians Institute, Guitar Institute of Technology Certification in Hollywood, CA.; He also received his ABS rating at the Seattle Maritime Academy.

Matt enjoyed snowboarding, waterskiing, guitar, sailing & boating of all kinds. He was also a Master Diver. He won numerous medals and awards competing in World Championship martial arts, Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do and Kendo. He achieved four black belts.

Matt lived in Korea one year teaching children the English language, and also lived in Hawaii while crewing on ships.

He was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club.

Matt is survived by his parents Mary & Bjarne Ursin of Bellingham, WA, and two sisters, Stephanie Roberts - husband Dr. Mark Roberts, and Lara Cummings – husband Joel Cummings, and one brother Jonathan Ursin. He also has one niece Emmie Cummings, and four nephews, George Cummings, Gregory Roberts, Zachary Roberts, and Joshua Roberts.

Mass of Christian Burial was August 3, at 12:00, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Bellingham.

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Aug. 3 Dog bite: A 22-year-old Bellevue woman reported that she was bitten by a dog at 1 p.m. in the 2700 block of 69th Avenue S.E. The woman went to the wrong address for a party, where she encountered the dog.

She reported the incident nine hours later and said she “wanted to make sure that the dog had all of its appropriate shots,” according to the case report.

Burglary: Cash, jewelry and electronics were stolen from an unsecured residence in the 8500 block of S.E. 76th Place between 10:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. Suspects stole diamond rings, gold earrings, a watch, an iPad, laptop and headphones. Police lifted suspects’ fingerprints for evidence.

Aug. 4 Accident: A delivery truck struck and felled a lamppost at 12:11 p.m. while entering the Albertsons parking lot from 77th Avenue S.E. The driver, a 47-year-old man, said there was a lot of traffic at the time. One witness was present. There were no injuries, and the truck was not damaged.

Vehicles towed: Two vehicles blocking the road on a curve in the 7400 block of North Mercer Way were impounded at 12:49 p.m. during the Seafair air show.

Disturbance: A 54-year-old woman became upset by a vehicle parked halfway onto her property in the 4300 block of Forest Avenue S.E. after the Seafair air show at 2:50 p.m. She tried to locate the owners by searching through a wallet and purse in the vehicle. She found the phone number of one subject’s parent and did no damage to the vehicle. No items were stolen. A police officer noted that the vehicle was partially on city rightof-way and partially on the woman’s property.

Lost wallet: A 19-year-old female reported losing her wallet sometime after 12 p.m., the previous day, in the 2400 block of 66th Avenue S.E. The wallet contained $110 in cash, credit and debit cards, and ID. The girl, from Colorado, was concerned about proving her identity while traveling.

Malicious mischief: Teenagers tried opening the window of a woman’s home at 8:20 p.m. in the 4600 block of 89th Avenue S.E. Police contacted juveniles who matched the description given by the woman. They had been ringing doorbells as a game.

Police detained one 16-yearold subject who was in possession of marijuana, and released him to his parents.

Charges are pending.

An unknown object struck and damaged a Honda minivan en route on I-90. The object gouged the van’s roof at 10:38 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given that the City Council Regular Meeting of August 20, 2012 is canceled. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4, 2012 (due to the Labor Day holiday, the meeting is moved to Tuesday) at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on August 15, 2012. #663113.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2012-13 BUDGET MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #400 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of Mercer Island School District #400 has completed its budget for the 2012-13 school year ending August 31, 2013 and has placed same on file in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

Notice is further given that the Board of Directors will meet for the purpose of conducting a public hearing and adopting a budget for the General Fund, Transportation Vehicle Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Associated Student

Body Fund for the year ending August 31, 2013. Said meeting will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Mercer Island School District Administration Building, 4160 86th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island, Washington.

Any person may appear there and be heard for or against any part of the budget. A copy of the budget will be available to any taxpayer making a request for same.

Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent Secretary to the Board of Directors Mercer Island School District #400 King County, Washington Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on August 8, 2012, August 15, 2012 and August 22, 2012. #652452.

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Aug. 5 Vehicles towed: Police issued a notice of infraction to the owner of a Honda Accord illegally parked in the 7200 block of North Mercer Way during the Seafair air show at 1:10 p.m. The vehicle, a traffic hazard, was blocking a lane of travel. It was impounded.

Police had a Ford Windstar towed out of the roadway in the 2500 block of 71st Avenue S.E. at 1:15 p.m. The driver was cited for parking within eight feet of the center line.

A Toyota Prius was parked 6.5 feet from the center of the road in the 2500 block of 71st Avenue S.E. at 1:15 p.m.

Service Announcement Frances Mary Dorey, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to her heavenly home on Aug. 9, 2012.

A funeral mass at St. Monica Catholic Church on Mercer Island will be held on Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. with a reception following at noon.

Full obituary to follow.

Aug. 6 Arrest: Police booked a 20-year-old Renton woman, who had been using heroin, into the Issaquah Jail at 1:30 a.m. on a $4,000 misdemeanor warrant.

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

Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 pm.

Special School Board Meeting Thursday August 16, 2012

Board Room, 6:00-9:00 p.m. (tentative)

Purpose: To conduct a study session in order for the board to discuss facilities master planning next steps.

Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.misd.k12.wa.us/board/agenda MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Janet Frohnmayer, President Adair Dingle, Vice-President Pat Braman, Director Brian Emanuels, Director David Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent

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It’s back to school on Aug. 29

By Reporter Staff

Mercer Island public school students will return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 29, for the 2012-2013 school year.

Here’s some information for students heading back to school.

This year the Mercer Island School District will have early release days on Wednesday, a change from Mondays in years past. The first day of school will not be an early release day.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, students will not have school on Monday, Sept. 3.

Elementary students in first through fifth grade will be able to access their class

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A kindergarten open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 28, and new family tours will also be held on Aug. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m.

The PTSA will host a welcome back coffee at school at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 29.

West Mercer will host its Kinder Social from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 27. A kindergarten through third grade open house will take place at 4 p.m. on Aug. 28.

The PTA welcome coffee and volunteer sign-ups will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 29.

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The kindergarten orientation will be held at 2 p.m. on

Registration began on Aug. 9 for new students.

Aug. 21 is ‘Fees and Photos Day,’ when pictures will be taken and schedules will be given out to students.

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At 10 a.m. on Aug. 21, Skyward will be available to parents to view schedules.

On the first day of school, sixth-grade students arrive at school first at 8:10 a.m. and will attend an assembly in the cafeteria at 8:25 a.m.

Seventh and eight-graders arriving on buses exactly three hours later than usual will head to their first period class at 11:25 a.m.

Lunch is not scheduled on the first day for seventh and eighth grade students.

Mercer Island High School The MIHS counseling center opens on Aug. 16 for new student registration. The next day, Aug. 17, Skyward will open at the end of the day for parents and students to view student schedules.

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Graduation briefs Laura Catherine Meserole, of Mercer Island, has graduated with a Master of Education in School Counseling from Seattle Pacific University.

Lenore Anne Woodley, of Mercer Island, has graduated with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University.

Samantha Ariel Rogel, of Mercer Island, a 2008 graduate of Mercer Island High School, graduated in the field of communications from the University of Montana in June. She was named to the dean’s list.

Rogel was also recognized for her outstanding work as a “Peer Advisor,” as well as for her work at the School of Music, where she worked

a.m., and seniors between noon and 3 p.m.

A barbecue and tour for incoming freshmen and new students will be held in the high school commons on Aug. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m.

To learn more back-toschool information, visit the MISD website at www.mercerislandschools.org. to supplement her academic scholarship. Rogel is the daughter of Lori Goldfarb and Scott Rogel.

Cailin R. Henley, of Mercer Island, graduated from the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y., on May 20 with a Bachelor of Science in cell and developmental biology. She graduated cum laude. Henley is the daughter of Connie L. Davis and M. Bradford Henley.

Janet Eichler Moore, a 2008 graduate of Mercer Island High School and a 2012 graduate of the University of Washington with a bachelor’s in political science and a minor in history, has been accepted into the Masters in Teaching program at Seattle University.

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Little League team just short of World Series repeat

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The Mercer Island Little League Majors All Stars includes: Alex Shanks, Carson Sandwith, Garrett Poore, Greg Fuchs, Jack Smith, Justin Ho, Matt Boissoneault, Nikhil Nayar, Parker Simpson, Robert Weaver and Will Hamilton. The team is managed by Steve Poore, and the assistant coaches are Robin Fuchs and David Sandwith.

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The Mercer Island Little League team may have fallen short of its quest to win the Northwest Region baseball tournament, but its treasure trove of accom-

plishments this summer will surely overflow for years to come.

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zling hot confines of Al Houghton Stadium before a nationally televised audience on ESPN. Gresham National Little League of Oregon knocked off Mercer Island, 6-2, then went on to beat a team from Idaho to capture the regional championship and earn one of eight U.S. berths at the Little League World Series beginning this week in Williamsport, Pa. “These kids just came out to play hard every single game, no matter how hot it was or who we were playing or what the circumstances were,” said Mercer Island manager Steve Poore. “I’m just really proud of them.”

Bidding to become the second team from

Mercer Island to advance to Williamsport in the last four seasons, the boys showed their resiliency long before traveling to Southern California.

Last month, the group of 12 and 13-year-olds lost the opening game of the Washington state tournament to a team from Kent, 10-0, before clawing their way back to the title game by winning six elimination games in six days, including a 3-2 victory against Kent.

Mercer Island then had to return a day later and sweep South Kitsap in a doubleheader to advance to San Bernardino. They won 6-5 and 11-1 to complete the amazing comeback.

“Our kids were just locked in, took one game at a time and never gave up, never got down, just super tough when it came to preparing for each game and getting ready to play,” Poore said.

“The odds were against us, but we persevered.”

They arrived in San Bernardino and continued their winning ways, capturing all four pool-play games to earn the top seed for the semifinals.

“The reason why we were able to do that, in short, is because we have a really deep pitching staff,” Poore said. “We may not have the superstar, like some other teams, but we’ve got seven guys that can just come in on any given day and shut down the other team. That’s what allowed us to get on these runs and beat teams in pool play and make the run that we did in state.”

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allowed just two earned runs in 9 1/3 innings at the Northwest Regional; Justin Ho, Nikhil Nayar, Robert Weaver, Jack Smith, Matt Boissoneault and Will Hamilton. Together, they combined for a 3.33 earnedrun average in five regional games.

At the plate, Ho had the best batting average of any player at the regional, accounting for eight hits in 13 at-bats for a .615 average. Alex Shanks was right behind with a .600 average (6-for-14), the third highest mark at the regional.

“Just from a leadership standpoint, those guys at the plate just had a great approach and just did a solid job hitting the ball hard just about every time they came up,” Poore said. “That’s our lead-off batter and our No. 2 hitter, and it really set the tone for the rest of the team.”

The tone was also set three years earlier, when Mercer Island advanced to the Little League World Series. That accomplishment established a blueprint for success, one Poore hopes is repeated in the years to come.

“When that team went to Williamsport, it really opened our eyes to what was possible,” Poore said. “Then these kids really took it seriously and worked hard and made baseball a priority, and dedicated a lot of time and effort and energy, and that’s one of the reasons why we were so successful … I hope that our guys are able to provide that same blueprint for the guys in our program that are coming up, and same for the coaches as well.”

Letter to Seahawks draws comments South-end residents complain about noise

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In the Aug. 8 issue of the Reporter, Larry and Esther Barsher wrote asking for a petition to quiet the noise from the Seahawks training facility, located in Renton, across Lake Washington from the southern end of Mercer Island.

The letter, which said the noise was too loud and bothered Island residents, drew many comments online, mostly saying they didn’t mind the noise.

Suzanne Lavender, the director of corporate communications for the Seahawks and Seattle Sounders, said the team has received calls about the volume of music coming from camp.

“We have received some calls from Mercer Island neighbors regarding the music volume that is played during Seahawks Training Camp,” Lavender wrote in a statement. “We appreciate their comments and understand their concern. We have taken steps to modify and limit the volume and

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Sports briefs Fourth annual Round the Rock race set for Sunday, Sept. 9

try. Paddlers in the Elite class will be competing for $10,000 in prize money.

A shorter 3.5-mile race, which follows the shoreline of Seward Park, will also take place, along with a Kids Race for paddlers ages 7 to 14.

There will also be a Team Relay Race, with teams of four competing in one-mile laps.

The event will begin with a 7 a.m. check-in for the 13-mile race. The race begins at 9 a.m. The allday SUP expo also begins at 9 a.m., including free demos.

This year, proceeds from the event will benefit Stand UP for Kids, a non-

The fourth annual Round the Rock paddle board race is set for Sept.

9 at Seward Park.

The event, which started on Mercer Island, by Islanders, increased in size to the point a bigger location was needed, and moved to Seward Park in their second year.

The 2012 event features the main race, a 13-mile trek around Mercer Island, and will include some of the top racers in the coun-

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The team has played for the last 20 years, with Hedman’s owner, Keith Hedman, playing every season.

The team includes: JJ Muscatel, Craig Hawley, Mike Willard, Matt Goldsmith, John Tran, Pete Heitzel, Tim Smith,

Hedman’s Hair Salon wins fourth softball title The Hedman’s Hair Salon team, playing in the Mercer Island competitive softball league, won its fourth straight championship in early August.

Only one other team has earned the bragging rights of winning four straight since the league started. through Aug. 15 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The new season began last week with the team’s first preseason game on Aug. 11 against the Tennessee Titans, which the Hawks won, 27-17.

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This year, youth exchange student Maria Paula Arruda, from Brazil, was selected.

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Exposure to different cultures ranks as one of the most powerful ways to promote international understanding and peace. The Rotary Youth Exchange program provides thousands of young students with the Contributed Photo opportunity to meet people Maria Paula Arruda, from Brazil, poses with one of her from other countries and Island hosts, the Naye family, at MIHS graduation in June. to experience new cultures, planting the seeds for a lifeMercer Island High School. School Class of 2012 in time of international underShe was hosted by three dif- June. standing. ferent families on the Island “It has been a life-changApplications are currently — Chris and Victoria Helm, ing experience for me. I being accepted from Mercer Sam and Lucy Sullivan, and used to be very delicate and Island families interested in John and Dawn Naye — and danced ballet for eight years. hosting opportunities, and was involved in many activi- This year, I ran cross country from Mercer Island sophoties provided by the local and became an aggressive mores interested in studying high schools and the Mercer lacrosse player. There were abroad during their junior Island Rotary Club. so many first experiences year.

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Try a tomato fennel salad

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This tomato fennel salad is a great dinner salad that doesn’t require much work to create.

Weddings Crow-Rowe Guy and Peggy Crow, of Mercer Island, are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Cheryl Crow, to Gabe Rowe, son of Gary and Cynthia Rowe, of La Conner, Wash.

The ceremony was held on May 27, 2012, at Sanctuary At Admiral, and the reception was held at Salty’s on Alki. The officiant was Lee Carney Hartman, pastor of Fall City Methodist Church.

Bridesmaids were Michelle Crow Klevjer, Courtney Kinsman Cordero, Shannon Stagner and Kate Casolero.

Groomsmen were Andrew Rowe, Dinh Bowman, Jake Montgomery and Cameron Labaw.

Flower girls were Isabela Rowe-Parker, Nikole and Mackenzie Anderson, Coral Kuharich, Jennah Persinger and Abbi Wilkinson. The ringbearer was Noah Rowe.

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uate of Mercer Island High School and a 2004 graduate of Vassar College. The groom is a 1999 graduate of Chimacum High School and attended the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Science and a master’s in electrical engineering, and is pursuing his Ph.D. The couple resides in Fremont, Calif., where the bride is completing her master’s in occupational therapy. The groom is a senior hardware display engineer at Amazon Lab 126.

Grace-Penski Yaffa Grace and Aron Penski were married on July 28, 2012, at the home of Bob and Becky Penski on Mercer Island. The bride’s family, from California, and the groom’s family, from Washington state, were all in attendance. Their honeymoon is being planned for Hawaii.

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for garnish) and slice the bulb very thinly crosswise with a knife.

Toss the tomatoes and fennel in a bowl with the olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Garnish with the 2 tablespoons of chopped fennel fronds, and season to taste.

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Wednesday | 15 Study Skills Workshop:

Workshop 3, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Aug. 15, high school students. Workshop 4: 12:303 p.m., Aug. 15, middle school students. Mercer Island Learning Center. For children who struggle with test-taking strategies, organization, note-taking or time management. Cost: $25 per student.

To register: (206) 659-4156, mkrause@collegetutors.com.

Thursday | 16 Mostly Music in the Park:

7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Mercerdale Park, S.E. 32nd Street and 77th Avenue

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S.E. Ruzivo performs high energy Afropop music with Zimbabwean and South African influences.

Saturday | 18 Volunteer Search and Rescue Training: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Aug. 18, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. This training focuses on light search and rescue taught by the Mercer Island Fire Department. Classes are held monthly at no cost. RSVP to Officer Jennifer Franklin if you wish to attend. (206) 275-7905.

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Convergence Zone Bluegrass Band will play all day. Kids can come make a carrot top garden with Judy.

Pet Blessing Service:

10:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 19, Congregational Church of Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way. All are invited to bring pets to this service to be blessed by Rev. Mark Travis. Live pets, photos of pets and stuffed animals are welcome. (206) 232-7800.

Agape in Concert: 11 a.m., Aug. 19, Mercerdale Park. Christian hip hop artist David Scherer, aka Agape, is launching his 100 Wells Tour on Mercer Island. Opportunities for cash donation to ELCA World Hunger, with a goal of $1,000.

Also bring nonperishable food for local food banks.

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ACACIA Memorial Park, “Birch Garden�, (2) adjacent cemetery plots, #3 & #4. Selling $4,000 each or $7,500 both. Located in Shoreline / N. Seattle. Call or email Emmons Johnson, 2067 9 4 - 2 1 9 9 , eaj3000@msn.com BARGAIN! side x side cemeter y plots in the Garden of Devotion at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Park in Seatac. It is a place where calm prevails; a sanctuary where people can go to remember loved ones who have p a s s e d . Fo r s a l e b y owner. $4700 cash. Includes transfer fee. Call: (206)242-3257 ONE SPACE Available in the Sought After “Garden of Rest� at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue. It is Space 8 in Lot 83 which is Beautifully Located. A Real Bargain at $8,500.

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Miscellaneous Autos

2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700 TRUCK with tuck away lift gate.

Engine -- Diesel - T 444E -- 195 HP. 5 speed m a nu a l t ra n s m i s s i o n .

Box -- 24’L x 102’H x 96’W. Roll-up door. Mileage 195,600. Well Maintained. $14,000.

Call Karen, (425)355-0717 Ext.1560 Located in Everett.

Vans & Mini Vans Toyota

2010 TOYOTA Sienna XLE. Burgundy color, all extras (e.g., navigation system, DVD). Includes 7 prepaid 5000 mile maintenance certificates.

Mileage: 23,400.

LOADED 2009 Dodge Available August 29th.

Challenger R/T. Barely $28,700. Call 415-624d r i ve n ; 1 7 , 7 0 0 m i l e s. 9002. Vashon Island Perfect Black exter ior with Dark Gray interior.

Tires & Wheels Dealer maintained.

CARFAX available. AC, 17�

TIRES & WHEELS CD, MP3, Nav System, Bluetooth. 5.7L Hemi Set of 4 Michelin tires V8.

O n l y a s k i n g on aluminum alloy Hon$27,800 ($1,500 below da wheels. P225/50R17, KBB). Ready to SELL Pilot HX MXM4. ExcelTODAY. Call Greg: 843- lent condition! Like new.

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1995 FORD ESCORT LX One owner, 101,000 miles, hatchback, 4 cylinders, manual, 2WD, 2 door, A/C, airbags, alloy wheels, cassette radio, rear window defroster, body and interior in great condition, studded tires included (not on rims).

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2006 HARLEY Low Rider. Fuel Injection Twin Cam 88, 6 speed, 35.7k miles, well maintained.

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Kuryakyn “Switch Blade� folding-heel-support forward control foot rests, and Kuryakyn Panacea LED taillight. $9,650 o b o. d i v e r s i f i e d i n t e r e s t s @ y a h o o. c o m o r 253-473-5326 South Tacoma.

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COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |

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

OFF ISLAND HOMES

¶ -SHORT SALE- $119,900

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

Beacon Hill

$425,000

New on Market

$225,000

A great neighborhood in Federal Way. Vaulted ceilings, alarm system, skylights, lovely open kitchen, dining area with bay windows. #381253 Keith McKinney 425-221-8551

Bellefield Park $450,000

Two living areas w/ full kitchens upper & lower. Vaulted ceiling, Bright! Central location -sunny deck & gardens. 2 car garage. #351347 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Amanda Reynolds 425-233-8257

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

¶ -SHORT SALE- $774,900

¶ Gig Harbor

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

$1,175,000

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

Kirkland Condo

$239,950

-SHORT SALE- $344,900

You must see this amazing 3-Lvl Auburn home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every flr, 3 full baths w/ laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #334934 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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

-SHORT SALE- $599,900

◆ Commercial/MV $600,000

◆ New in Somerset $668,000

Mike Schoonover 425-442-0477

Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

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

WOW Ocean View! $1,195,000

Perched above the ocean, a stunning home w/breathtaking views. World class 4000sf of luxury. Incredible attention to details.

Near Westport WA. Your dream home! #202964 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

Welding shop/commercial/home in Maple Valley. 1.4+ac right on the M. Valley Hwy, 3 bldgs, house, 2 tenants. 2 tax parcels. Pull through access. #390273

¶ Union Hill

$1,299,999

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

VACANT LAND Hoquiam Lot

$25,000 Suncadia Beauty

Lot in 55+ age development. All utilities in and convenient to shopping. Huge price reduction. #194815 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Ocean View Lot

$159,000 Rainier Valley

Spectacular view property, high on hill in gated Willapa Heights. Panoramic, sweeping ocean views. Highly coveted. Ready to build, septic in. Perfect f/dream home. #235503 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

$260,000 Mercer Island Lot

17k+ prime lot w/golf course view. Great nbrhd of beautiful luxury wilderness homes.

Suncadia amenities: golfing/hiking/ swimming/dining. #336653 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114

$325,000 Moses Lake

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

$300,000 New Price!

Price reduced! Great site!18,728 sq ft on the new light rail, across from Columbia City Station and at a light and on the corner. Multi use. #16628 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

-SHORT SALE- $399,900

Priced to Sell; 2 BD 2 BA light-filled spacious living w/2 decks, frplce & huge storage 2 parking, 15 min to MI; easy I-405 access, walk to Starbucks, Metro market #327032 Keith McKinney 425-221-8557

283+ac development. Close to airport & business park, partial agriculture. Utilities close or in street. Adjacent parcels available. #311388 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477

$549,000 Moses Lake

Amazing lot one from the water. Lovely lake & mtn views…build your dream home! Act now while interest rates are low. 21,350sf lot.

Level bldg pad. #352004 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

$27,725,000

$29,952,000

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

Spectacular setting, located on a cul-de-sac surrounded by nature on 3 sides. Builtin BBQ, expansive deck, large lawn & gardens...picnic at home! #390972

The Pinnacle $1,888,000

Rising above it all sits a house on a hill overlooking the land of sunsets, reflective lake & sparkling city skylines. #386660 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

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COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |

206-232-4600

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

MERCER ISLAND HOMES

◆ New on Market

$538,000

Great mid-island location, close to high school and library. Vaulted ceilings, walls of windows. 3BR/2BA, 1790sf. Bring your vision to make this one shine. #391957 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

North End Gem!

$849,000

Traditional charm, private yet close to I-90.

Bright open flowing spaces. Skylights, french doors, lush play yard. 4 bedrooms same level. #379887 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Josh Thurman 206-321-3129

First Hill

$998,000

New on Market. Reborn 2000. 3BR plus den. Chef kit. Lavish master suite. Lower level 2nd kiit., fam. bd. City/lake view. 3 car garage. Move in ready. #385420 Mary Yax 206-612-8722

School Ready!

$1,498,000

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

North End

$759,800

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

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

MI Estates

$850,000

Quiet cul-de-sac, around the corner from a park and just a few blocks to Lakeridge Elementary, Islander MS and the South MI playfield. #392383 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Luxury Condo

$1,059,000

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

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

◆ Mini Estate! $1,698,000

Charming 2 story home w/circle drive, sprawling lvl lawn, outdoor kit, & detached guest house! Main house: 4000+sf, 4BR/3.5BA, great rm living. #390109 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

Great Style!

$774,900

Custom design. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, updated master bath. Viking stove.

4BR/3BA. One BR on main. Private Fernridge Lane setting. #383076 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414 Michael Scott 206-230-5455

Gold Coast

$820,000

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

4BR3BA/2gar #335045 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Lake Views!

$925,000

Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

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

Live in this Elegant 2BR/1.75BA/Den Condo! Easy access to all amenities & I-90. #370758 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

FIRST HILL

Shy 1/2 Acre

$1,199,000

View Duplex

$875,000

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

$1,149,000

Open floor plan, main floor master, elegant kitchen w/slab granite & custom natural cherry cabinets. 3440SF 3+BR/2.5BA. Fabulous home on quiet cul-de-sac. #322425 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Lake Views Plus $1,825,000

Sparkling Lake Views at every turn! Shy 4000SF of Luxury Living. Blt 2001 near MI Beach Club. This home boasts a dream kitchen & was built for entertaining. #356098 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Great New Price

$849,000

Upscale 4BR: Dream Kit w/all the extras!

Master on main: fplc+pvt deck; 4 fplcs; 3 decks+patio; Mini Orchard; Close to school/park. Much More! #367221 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240

◆ S End Turnkey

$948,000

It’s all in the details: warm color palate, hardwood floors, crown molding, wainscoting & more! Formal & casual spaces, room to entertain. Spacious master retreat. #391436 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Wrapped Views! $1,235,000

North End Traditional 3560sf 4BR. Lush grounds, pvt large lot, A hidden treasure.

Charming kitchen & baths, hdwds & 4 fplcs to warm your heart! #373047

Ralph Anderson designed & Black and Caldwell constructed, this beautiful NW Contemp is all you have come to expect from that renown team. #392358

Barbara Bro 206-459-8411

Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Street to Water

$1,898,000

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

◆ Paradise Found! $2,298,000 Once in a lifetime a special property comes along that tugs at the emotional heartstrings: stunning gardens, protected views, sunsets, privacy, Comm WF & dock.

Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Westside Sunset $1,598,000

Special, pvt 100’ westside WF at it’s best w/ dock, deepwater moorage, jet ski pad.

Rebuild/remodel on footprint at water’s edge. Create a summertime haven. #196224 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

MI Waterfront

$2,300,000

70’of prime Mercer Island waterfront including boathouse! With over 4,180sf, there is room for everyone and every possibility. #380376 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

Forest Avenue

$2,598,000

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

Westside Wtft

$2,985,000

Premier location at the N’end of Forest Ave. 180’ views of city, mtns, & Seward Park. Private mid-bank wtft with amazing dock! Quality NW style hm w/ADU. #379593 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

◆ Cape Cod Estate $3,250,000

Magnificent 2009 renovation creates stunning elegance on a level acre+, 5BR/4.5BA, main master+formal rooms+fam rm+rec rm, outdoor rm+pool & play space galore!

Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

Ralph Anderson $2,750,000

Classic w/privacy .4 AC+ 74 ft +/- wtft, pvt dock+covered boat lift+in ground pool+custom designed 4BR/3BA+den+rec rm+views #329710 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516

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