Mercer Island Reporter, June 05, 2013

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Farmers market begins this Sunday

Eggs are ‘backyard fresh’

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The Mercer Island Farmers Market will begin this Sunday, June 9, for the summer.

The market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays through October.

An Islander family has a busy brood of chickens in the backyard

Chamber lunch Thursday, June 6 The June membership luncheon for the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce is set for noon, June 6, at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

Legislators Judy Clibborn, Steve Litzow and Marcie Maxwell will speak and answer questions. Reservations required. Please call 232-3404.

MIHS class of 2013 graduates June 6 Commencement ceremonies for the Mercer Island High School class of 2013 will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at Key Arena in Seattle.

For information and tickets, go to the MISD website at www.mercerislandschools.org.

Definitive Dance Studio recital Definitive Dance Studio will hold its 10th annual Dance Recital with two performances at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, June 15 at Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are $15 for adults in advance or $20 at the door. For information, call 275-3993 .

Library renovation meeting is June 13 A meeting will be held at the Mercer Island library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 to discuss the plans to renovate the building.

By Megan Managan

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One of the many chickens in the backyard of the Steffen house looks for more cracked corn on Thursday, May 30. The chickens produce up to a dozen eggs a day, sold to Mercer Islanders.

Light rail station open house June 6 Islanders invited to have their say on East Link’s Mercer Island station design and name

By Reporter Staff

Community members are encouraged to take part in the final design process for the Sound Transit East Link light rail station at North Mercer Way and 80th Avenue S.E. The station is part of the project that will extend light rail service from Seattle to Mercer Island, Bellevue, Overlake and Redmond.

Sound Transit is holding an open house between 5 and 7 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 6, at the Mercer Island Community and

Event Center. Sound Transit officials will make a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m. and will be available to answer questions. Participants can speak with representatives or leave written comments.

The East Link station serving Mercer Island will be located in the center roadway of I-90. East Link riders will enter the station at 77th Avenue Southeast and 80th Avenue Southeast, in close proximity to the Mercer Island Parkand-Ride lot. The station, Sound Transit officials said, “is being designed to advance the City of Mercer Island’s goals of promoting mixed-use development in its Town Center. “ At the open house, Sound Transit will also discuss the process to establish a permanent sta-

tion name.

Construction on the East Link project is to begin in 2015, with work on I-90 starting approximately one year later. Under a partnership between the state and Sound Transit, new 24-hour HOV lanes in both directions across Lake Washington on I-90 will be completed before the center roadway is closed for light rail construction.

If you need the freshest eggs possible, this is the place to go.

At the Steffen house, on the corner of 86th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 46th Street, just across the street from the Mercer Island School District office, Islanders have probably seen the little blue sign announcing fresh eggs since earlier this spring. Those eggs come courtesy of the chickens roaming around the backyard of Windie Steffen’s house.

The urban farmer gets up to a dozen eggs a day from the chickens that have free reign of the yard, separated into groups by age.

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Fran Call is 2013 Citizen of the Year Islander Fran Call was named Mercer Island Citizen of the Year on Monday evening at the Mercer Island City Council meeting.

Call, a former Mercer Island School District teacher has been an advocate for physical fitness for all ages. She has led crosscountry bike trips for students and hikes for seniors. For more, go to www.mi-reporter.com.

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Above is an artist’s rendering of what a portal to the East Link light rail station at Mercer Island at 80th Avenue S.E. and I-90 might look like. The design for the rail station, which will be at freeway level, is still under review. Below is a view of the station facing southwest across I-90 toward First Hill. An open house on the project will take place between 5 and 7 p.m., Thursday , June 6, at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

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“Now that we’re in the final design process, community members on Mercer Island and along the entire East Link alignment have a chance to help shape station designs,” said Sound Transit spokesman Geoff Patrick. station designs,” said Sound Transit spokesman Geoff Patrick.

East Link is designed to give Island residents fast and reliable access to destinations along a regional light rail system stretching approximately 50 miles.

Islanders will reach downtown Seattle or downtown Bellevue in approximately 12 minutes and the University of Washington in 20 minutes.

As the region’s population continues to grow, East Link will provide expanded

movement surround an effort to deal with people who are getting arrested repeatedly for drunken driving, of late nabbed at the scene of a tragedy they’ve caused.

There is momentum among Democratic and Republican lawmakers from big cities and small to throw the book at these offenders to get them off the road before they lay waste to innocent lives — if they have not already.

Bills motoring through the law-and-order committees in the House and Senate require these repeat law breakers to serve longer jail sentences, install ignition interlock devices in their cars, undergo

transportation capacity to the I-90 corridor. Increases in the length and frequency of trains over time offer the capacity to carry from 9,000 to 12,000 people per hour in each direction,.

By 2030, East Link is projected to carry about 50,000 riders each weekday.

By the numbers Sound Transit’s East Link light rail will be: • Length: 14 miles • Budget: $2.8 billion The trains will serve: Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Bel-Red and Overlake in Redmond.

• Status: Final Design • Start of Service: 2023 Sound Transit’s next project is the I-90 TwoWay Transit.

treatment for alcohol abuse and potentially wear electronic monitors to alert cops when they imbibe booze of any proof.

But getting Washington residents out of harm’s way in this manner won’t be financially cheap or politically easy.

No one knows what it will cost cities, counties and the state to do everything prescribed in the 80-plus page bills, though the collective presumption is it will be in the millions.

Make that tens of millions should, as some lawmakers want, Washington follow the suggestion of the National Transportation

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EYE ON MI | Solar ovens at IMS

Islander Middle School sixth-grade students have been researching and building solar ovens this spring. The students have been waiting for weeks for the sun to come out to test their ovens.

On Monday, June 3, as the skies cleared, it looked as if space debris was littering the IMS campus as the ovens were set up. The sun warmed the test site to complete the tests, and one oven got up to 200 degrees.

At left, Islander student Leif Gullstad makes the final adjustments on his oven. Photos by Melissa Milburn.

Students can earn college credit at Agribusiness Week

By Reporter Staff

This summer, the Washington Farm Bureau is offering a new option for high school students to learn about the business of agriculture. A week-long class, called ‘Agribusiness Week,’ gives students from across Washington and the Northwest the opportunity to learn what it takes to operate a vertically integrated corporate farm, feed the world and

still make a profit. Modeled on the ‘Business Week’ program started in 1976 by the Association of Washington Business, Agribusiness Week is the fourth pathway introduced in recent years, joining Healthcare Week, Manufacturing Week and Energy Week. The goals are to encourage the pursuit of agricultural careers, education and show students the important role of business in every industry regardless of career choice.

Agribusiness Week will run at Central Washington

University, July 21-27.

Students live on campus and form company teams led by an agricultural professional called a company adviser.

Teams will compete in agricultural-related activities and scenarios designed to teach students about the food supply chain, technology, global competition, water management and more. Students can earn two optional college credits.

To learn more about taking part in the Agribusiness Week program, go to www.wbw.org or call (253) 815-6900.

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DUIS | FROM 2 Safety Board and lower the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration to .05 percent from the current .08. Doing that would lead to more drunken drivers behind bars and send criminal justice costs soaring.

The forces of ‘Can we afford it?’ are going to collide with those of ‘How can we not?’ before this session concludes, and the collision could derail the endeavor.

Democrats are willing to pay with new or higher taxes — preferably on beer rather than cover the cost by cutting other programs.

Republicans are unwilling thus far to embrace the same approach, preferring instead to inject the matter of funding into the slow-motion negotiations on a new state budget.

Meanwhile, Democrats just might try to guilt Republicans into supporting a stream of new tax revenue to pay for the crackdown they desire.

Ever since voters ended Washington’s monopoly on the hard liquor industry, lawmakers have binged in a bipartisan fashion to make alcohol available wherever food and fun can be found.

Last week, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed new laws making it easier to offer samples or sell beer, wine and distilled spirits in a theater, at a farmers market and while shopping for groceries. One bill that almost reached his desk would have offered glasses of wine to those getting a manicure, pedicure or facial at a day spa.

“We have a complete disconnect,” Sen. Jeannie Darneille, D-Tacoma, said before voting to pass the impaired driving bill in last week’s Senate Law and Justice Committee meeting.

“We have had a steady drumbeat during this legislative session and the previous two legislative

sessions of having more and more and more and more access to alcohol in our society,” she said.

“We are at the root of the cause.”

Eyes opened wide at her comments, which in this not-so-special session amounted to major movement.

Senate Bill 5023 basics Alcohol abuse on college campuses is a problem of state and national significance, leading to increased risk of death, injury and sexual assault.

Calling for attention to alcohol abuse on college campuses, Senate Bill 5023 seeks to amend a bill passed last year to enhance the DUI courts statewide. The amendment calls for courts to be established on and for college campuses.

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OPINION

Online poll: Are you concerned about bridges in the area?

Vote in the latest poll online • 59.38% said no. at www.mi-reporter.com • 41% said yes.

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n a recent issue of venerable publication that is the New Yorker magazine, there is a tiny slice of Mercer Island life. At the end of a long story about the ‘new’ type of burlesque shows, there is a small paragraph at the bottom right-hand corner entitled, “Constabulary Notes From All Over.” Erudite readers know and cherish this tiny, occasional feature that dips into the more ‘telling’ police reports published in newspapers around the country.

This particular piece quotes a police report printed in the Mercer Island Reporter in October of 2011.

The paragraph in the May 13 issue gives the reader a shorthand version of an accident on Island Crest Way at 46th Street prior to the construction of the controversial ‘road diet.’ A young woman driving southbound left 70 feet of skid marks before hitting the last vehicle in a line of cars waiting to turn onto S.E. 46 Street. It goes on to relate that the driver was holding a Starbucks cup that spilled onto her lap.

It is easy to picture the sequence of events: other possible distractions, sheer terror, tears and regret — and the outcome. The teenager received a ticket for negligent driving.

Yet, she is not alone. Beyond 18-year-olds, drivers of all ages are at fault and not just those juggling Starbucks cups, but texters and talkers of all ages. It is safe to say, we have all been there — and most of us have been lucky. As regional police end their special enforcement to discourage distracted driving this past week, we can just hope that it will have made a difference. Yet, when we look at the growing number of new screens and devices appearing in new cars, it seems clear that a whole new set of distractions are placed in front of the driver. Many are useful, such as hands-free phones or screens that show maps. New data shows that even talking on the phone hands-free is also a dangerous task. We need to go beyond ‘hang up and drive’ to ‘shut it off and focus.’

The New Yorker bit is not the first time that the Mercer Island Reporter has appeared in national media. In 2003, a police report regarding a party and chocolate found its way onto the Jay Leno show. But that is another story.

A police report from the Reporter shows up in the New Yorker magazine.

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Alice Godfred Owner, OCA Mercer Island

To the editor Thanks to farmers market supporters I would like to acknowledge those individuals and businesses that supported the Mercer Island Farmers Market at our recent fundraiser held at Aljoya.

The auction raised over $15,000, which will help support the market operations, which includes food sampling from our vendors, providing music and a children’s table with activities as well as having local organizations display educational information about sustainable agriculture.

Our market successes of last season include growth in the number of food trucks and vendors, higher attendance by shoppers and an increase in sales by 19 percent over the previous market year.

On behalf of Kiwanis of Mercer The farmers market could not Island, VFW Post #5760, and the operate without the support of our Mercer Island Masonic Lodge, I community, many of whom turned would like to thank the City Council out on May 19 at the fundraiser or for their approval of our permit to donated money toward the event. sell safe and sane fireMany local businesses works in celebration also provided sponof the Fourth of July sorships, which are this year. Kiwanis has extremely helpful.

Send your letters to: operated this sale for Thank you to editor@mi-reporter.com. decades and this year Aljoya, the Mercer Keep it brief, courteous, marks the first time Island Women’s and sign your name. that our three comClub, the Mercer munity organizations Island Community will collaborate on this Fund, Indulge, the MI Chamber fundraiser.

All profits from the sale of Commerce, United Healthcare, support Mercer Island programs and Coldwell Banker Bain and charities.

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Many families enjoy the traditions We very much appreciate your that celebrate the birth of our nation, support. See you at the market when and we’re pleased to provide products it opens June 9! that are manufactured according to Kari Fisher rigorous safety standards. Our fireBoard President works produce beautiful and exciting Mercer Island Farmers Market displays with minimal charges and

Fireworks – be safe, be responsible

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dispersion, and are the only fireworks that can be legally discharged on Mercer Island. However, it’s important to remember that all fireworks, including ours, should be handled and discharged with appropriate care.

Before lighting, be prepared. Have a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to put out stray sparks. Know the emergency number to call for your area, your address location and basic first aid. Store fireworks in a secure location to prohibit access by children.

When lighting fireworks, be safe.

Have a designated adult light all fireworks. Use eye protection; wear safety goggles. Light one at a time, move away quickly, and keep at a safe distance until the display is finished.

After you finish, be responsible.

Clean up all debris when finished.

Duds can be dangerous. If a device does not light or fire, an adult should wait at least 15 minutes and approach it carefully. Place it in a bucket of

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How do you feel about the state’s response to the I-5 bridge collapse?

Online poll

“I thought they responded quite well, pledging to use U.S.made products.”

June Milliard Sr. Partner, Maritime Recruits Mercer Island

“I think it could have been preventable.

We don’t have all the details.”

Kasy Schlick Contractor Mercer Island

“We came back over Memorial Day weekend, on the detour, and we were pleased.”

Jacqui Winn

Skin care, nutrition consultant Mercer Island

“Seems like it’s been good.”

Richard Weinman Attorney Mercer Island

Sound Transit is in the final design phase for the East Link light rail, which will include a station on Mercer Island. The project is projected to be finished in 2023.

We want to know what you think.

Do you think you’ll use light rail?

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

THE RECORD

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Sunday | 12

Wednesday | 22

Theft: Two stamped and certified survey stakes were stolen sometime after May 1 in the 4600 block of Forest Avenue S.E. Both stakes were rebar.

Arrest: Police arrested a 22-year-old Mercer Island man on a misdemeanor warrant at 9:25 p.m. in the 3000 block of 78th Avenue S.E.

vehicle came to a temporary stop, backed up and struck a fourth vehicle, and the 63-year-old driver was cited for unsafe backing. The third vehicle’s driver, a 43-year-old Florida resident, was cited for driving with a suspended license. He reported an aggravated preexisting back injury.

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Friday | 24

Bike found: A 15-speed bicycle was found on the side of the road in the 8400 block of North Mercer Way after 8 a.m.

Trailer theft: A utility trailer was stolen sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the 8600 block of S.E. 40th Street. The trailer had an 8-by-6-foot open bed with sides.

Accident: A 44-year-old driver was cited for failing to yield the right of way after turning onto East Mercer Way and striking an oncoming vehicle, which then lost control and spun into a third vehicle. The second

Assault: A 15-year-old girl reported that a 20-year-old man who stays at her family’s residence, in the 4000 block of 89th Avenue S.E., pushed her against a wall during an argument. She said that she bumped her head.

DUI: Police arrested a 21-year-old man for DUI at 11:20 p.m. in the 8900 block of S.E. 40th Street. The driver refused standard sobriety tests and a drug evaluation.

Accident: A Subaru driven by a 62-year-old woman exiting south Luther Burbank Park at 10:42 a.m. struck a telephone junction box at the corner of the intersection at S.E. 26th Street and 84th Avenue S.E., drove across landscaping and looped back across the road before crossing a curb and sidewalk and going down an embankment. The vehicle came to rest against a tree.

The driver was taken to Overlake Hospital and said

Wednesday | 15 Fraud: A 49-year-old Mercer

Island man’s personal information was used to apply for Verizon and T-Mobile cellphone accounts between May 13-15.

Tuesday | 21 Stolen car: Possible suspect fingerprints were lifted from a stolen Acura, recovered at 1:18 p.m. in the 2900 block of 76th Avenue S.E. The vehicle, registered to a Des Moines woman, was stolen out of Bellevue.

MEETING NOTICE Mercer Island School District

Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street.

Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 pm.

Regular School Board Meeting Thursday June 6, 2013 at

City Council Chambers 9:30 a.m. Call to Order the Regular Meeting of the Board Recognition • AASA Award – Fred Rundle WORK AND DELIBERATION Partial Governance Process Monitoring • Board Policy 1800 – OE-10: Instructional Program - Different Learners Review - PE/Health Review 10:45 a.m. 2020 Ends Monitoring • ORS Pilot Contract 11:30 a.m. Recess to a closed exempt session pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for the purposes of discussing collective bargaining and professional negotiations issues

Police officers attempted to arrest a 23-year-old known suspect who had a $1,000 warrant for trespassing. The suspect, a Mercer Island resident, was first observed near the library after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, and fled on foot in the 8500 block of S.E. 40th Street near Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

NORCOM placed several schools and day cares into that she did not remember what happened after she left the parking lot. She blacked out, according to the police report. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was towed.

Saturday | 25 Accident: A 24-year-old woman fell asleep while driving on West Mercer Way at 10:05 p.m. Her vehicle, a Toyota Scion, went off the road and struck a trailer parked on the shoulder of the East Mercer and West Mercer intersection.

The vehicle overrode the trailer, according to the police report, and its airbag deployed as it went down a steep ravine. Firefighters

Sherry Allen

Sherry Allen was born August 11, 1931 in Denver, Colorado to James Winford and Wynona Tingey Hudson.

She was raised in Bountiful, Utah, and graduated from the University of Utah where she received recognition for state and national collegiate debate. She married John Douglas Allen in 1953, while he was attending medical school in Boston.

She taught high school in Cambridge, Mass., Seattle and Fairbanks Alaska during the years her husband was completing his medical education. An avid horticulturist, she opened her own garden to many groups including the Bellevue Philharmonic Society, Mercer Island City Celebration, Bellevue Botanical Garden Society, and numerous garden clubs and Arboretum groups. Possessed of a rare intellect and an inquiring mind, she loved to participate in book clubs and continued her passion for learning throughout her lifetime.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Sherpa (Karma), and 2 granddaughters, Nancy and Jenny Sherpa.

At her request no services will be held. For those wishing to honor her memory, a contribution to the Bellevue Botanical Garden or the Arboretum Foundation would be appreciated.

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lockdown during the pursuit of the suspect, according to the police report. An officer deployed a Taser after the suspect put his hand inside his right pocket, as he is known to carry knives. The Taser was not effective and the dart was later recovered.

The suspect entered Emmanuel Episcopal Church and went into the men’s restroom. When he emerged, he fled out of a northwestern door. Police called off the pursuit around 9:30 a.m.

Governor signs new bill to fight metal thefts Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill to reduce scrap metal theft. The bill, HB 1552, was championed by state Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland.

Metal theft is considered a huge problem regionally and locally. Thieves have been stealing cemetery urns, farm equipment, copper from power lines and construction sites and brass fittings on fire hoses.

Metal is a hot commodity because it is valuable and not easily traced.

The bill passed the legislature with virtually unanimous support in the final days of the regular session.

The measure fights metal theft through licensing regulations, a “no-buy” list for prevention, and expanded criminal penalties that account not only for the cost of the stolen material but also the cost of repair and the damage to public safety.

evacuated the woman, an Auburn resident, out of the vehicle. She was taken to Overlake Hospital and her vehicle was towed.

Sunday | 26 Traffic hazard: A Jeep was towed and impounded after midnight in the 8200 block of S.E. 26th Street, where it posed a hazard to traffic.

The Jeep was registered to a 46-year-old Mercer Island man.

Monday | 27 Trespass: A 49-year-old woman returned to a house after being evicted in the 4300 block of 87th Avenue S.E., in the St. Monica neighborhood. Police officers had verbally trespassed the woman in the past. The woman said that she did not have anywhere to go and had not eaten for days. She admitted living in the house.

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12:15 p.m. Adjournment of the Regular Meeting of the Board

Janet Frohnmayer, President Brian Emanuels, Vice-President Pat Braman, Director Adair Dingle, Director David Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent

Suspect flees police, Taser does not stop him

Area trash rates to increase July 1 The City of Mercer Island has approved a rate increase for Republic Services, the city’s disposal contractor, beginning July 1. The rate increase was scheduled as part of the contract negotiated between the city and Republic in 2009. The rates for garbage collection will increase by an average of 1.6 percent, depending on the level of service provided. For questions, call (206) 682-9730.

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Mercer Island city emergency drill is June 7 The City of Mercer Island will be conducting its annual emergency drill beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 7, at the City Hall Council Chambers.

This drill will test the ability of the city and school district to respond to a large-scale incident. For information, contact Officer Jennifer Franklin by phone at (206) 2757905 or go to the city’s website at www.mercergov.org.

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letters | FROM 5 water to soak.

With a little planning and care, everyone can enjoy a safe and exciting Fourth of July. The fireworks sale starts on Thursday, June 27, and runs through Thursday, July 4, and will be open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day. We’ll be located in the shopping center parking lot on 78th Avenue S.E., right across from the post office.

John Gebhart

Hopes for dental coverage in Legislative special session It’s unfortunate that legislators couldn’t finish business in the regular legislative session (“Special sessions not so ‘special,’” May 14, 2013), but there is at least one issue they can quickly agree upon in the special session: restoring dental coverage for adults on Medicaid.

In 2011, the Legislature made deep cuts to benefits to remedy a budget shortfall. This left 450,000 people with only emergency care for their dental problems. No cleanings, no fillings — leading

to deteriorating oral health. We’ve seen the neglect in patients coming to our HealthPoint medical and dental clinics in King County.

In search of relief for severe pain, the uninsured head to hospital emergency rooms where providers can only prescribe pain medication and antibiotics, not fix the underlying dental issue.

This is a costly and ineffective way of treating patients. Gum disease is also linked to heart disease and stroke, and can affect people’s ability to work.

Now legislators have the opportunity not only to provide dental coverage to hundreds of thousands of low-income Washingtonians, but to ensure that the state receives significant federal funding to support it. It’s an easy choice that legislators can check off their list.

Thomas Trompeter Renton

Where are honors for the Merchant Mariners?

May 27 was Memorial Day. A day that we set aside to honor all the men and women who lost their lives serving out country.

We honor all the armed services, and rightly so, but do we ever

mention the heroic men of the American Merchant Marine?

Sadly, I doubt that there was one word mentioned in their behalf.

At least I never saw any.

During World War II, the American Merchant Marine sailors had the highest casualty rate of any service. Every one in 26 did not return home. That would seem to me to deserve some recognition.

I personally lost a cousin who was on a merchant ship carrying ammunition when it was hit by a kamikaze plane in the Philippines. The ship exploded and completely disappeared with all hands lost. I think the gallant men of the American Merchant Marine deserve better.

Burt Shearer

Community Fund supports Youth Ballet The Island Youth Ballet and selected students from the Children’s Dance Conservatory are grateful to acknowledge the continued and ongoing support from the Mercer Island Community Fund. It is with great pride and appreciation that Island Youth Ballet is able to promote and offer to the greater Mercer Island community a quality production, “Excerpts from

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Cinderella.” This performance is melodic dynamics present chalone evening only, June 13, at 7 lenges choreographically, but also p.m., at the Mercer Island High compel the vision that Prokofiev School Performing Arts Center. had for ‘his’ Cinderella. She was Tickets can be purchased at the meant to be understood as a real door. This is a must-see for those person with feelings and disapwho love this story and for those pointments, and she was in the who come to witness beautiful end to demonstrate kindness and dancing and spectacle. love.

This ballet Currently in its inspires young second season, dancers to train IYB’s production and develop of Cinderella has Send your letters to: as performers, become complete, editor@mi-reporter.com. accommodattelling the fairy tale Keep it brief, courteous, ing demandfrom beginning to and sign your name. ing skill levels end. In the beginwith approprining from an ambiate inventiveness for a positive tious start, the story ballet conyouth-driven outcome. As with cluded with the midnight waltz. any work of art, though, a collabThrough the Community Fund orative awareness is essential for support and the devoted families success and fulfillment. and students participating in this The timeless story of Cinderella production, Cinderella now finds as presented in this ballet version its way as a proper ballet to be remains within the framework of enjoyed by audiences of all ages. this eternal tale. It is not unreaIsland Youth Ballet is gratesonable to understand difficult ful for this opportunity to give life experiences and the deterback to the Mercer Island commination of the creative spirit munity through this burgeoning even in these modern times. The sophisticated performance and musical score by Sergei Prokofiev, is very thankful for the contrifinished in 1944, remains a butions from the Mercer Island relevant guide for such an interCommunity Fund that make this pretation. The neoclassical form production possible. brilliantly provides range and Susan Valencia depth for understanding the fairy Executive and Artistic Director tale. Rhythmic diversity as well as Island Youth Ballet

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QFC Supports the Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington At QFC, youth are an important part of our company. Our school-age courtesy clerks help keep our checkstands running smoothly and efficiently, make sure our floors and restrooms remain clean and inviting and, most importantly they develop friendly, helpful relationships with our customers. Many of the leaders in our stores and offices began their careers in the grocery business as courtesy clerks. The young people of today are the future leaders of tomorrow and that is why QFC is proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington as our charity of the month in June.

Every young person deserves an opportunity to develop their potential to be a responsible, productive adult. Unfortunately, many young people don’t get the support and encouragement they need in their home life. That’s where Boys & Girls Clubs can make a difference. The mission of the clubs is to help

these young people to realize their full potential on the path to adulthood. The clubs provide youth from under 5 to 18 years of age a safe place to learn and grow, develop relationships with caring adult professionals, participate in life enhancing programs, and have character development experiences to gain hope and opportunity.

The clubs are open after school and during the summer for the children in the communities they serve. They offer a variety of programs in the areas of leadership, education and career, the arts, health and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation and other specialized programs. Clubs are community-based and building-centered and are staffed by trained, paid youth-development professionals. Studies have found that youth involved long-term in Boys & Girls Clubs stay in school more often and have better grades and fewer con-

tacts with law enforcement than peers in similar circumstances. Many alumni of the program have credited it with saving their lives, improving their selfconfidence, graduating from high school and positively influencing their choices about drugs and alcohol.

Each year local clubs choose a member as their Youth of the Year. Those youth from across the state share their life changing experiences at an annual dinner and also serve as representatives for their clubs to the communities at large. Youth of the Year participants also receive college scholarships and the op-

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portunity to compete for national honors and scholarships.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington consists of 19 independent member organizations, each with its own board of directors, funding and staffing. These organizations serve over 79,000 Club members in 147 community locations.

QFC invites you to contribute to the this worthy organization that is making a difference in the lives of so many of our young people. You can make a donation at any checkstand. Thank you for your support.

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Business news Pacific Northwest Ticket Service moves After years located in the Town Center, the Pacific Northwest Ticket Service has moved from its location at 2864 77th Ave. S.E. to Suite 110 in the Globe Building, 9725 36th St. S.E., on Mercer Island.

Their telephone is still (206) 232-0150.

The property at the corner of S.E. 29th Street and 77th Avenue S.E. is for sale.

Tony Maroni’s Pizza closes business Tony Maroni’s Pizza on Mercer Island has closed its doors.

The last day for the business was Wednesday, May 29.

The restaurant’s phone number now connects with the Factoria location, which is still open and available for customers.

A sign on the front door of the restaurant said it was out of business and “too

much hope and change — see you at the food stamp office.”

An eviction notice posted by the King County Sheriff ’s Office was posted on the front door of the business last Thursday.

The business has been a long supporter of Island schools and sports teams.

Tony Maroni’s carry-out pizza is still available at the Factoria location, which can be reached at (425) 9571111.

MI Printing closes after 25 years This week is MI Printing’s last week of business before it closes permanently. The shop’s lease has run out and will not be renewed.

Located at 2448 76th Ave. S.E., Suite 100, MI Printing began as Sudden Printing 25 years ago. Owned by the ITP Group LLC, formed

by Mercer Island residents, it became ‘MI Printing’ in 2006.

The shop, Mercer Island’s premier copy and printing store, is managed by Lisa Getty and has one other employee. It is also the only

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FedEx drop-off center on the Island.

“I’ve had 50 people in here today telling me how sad they are that we’re leaving,” Getty said after emailing customers.

Cake will be served in the shop from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 7, its last day of business. The community is welcome.

What to Wear clothing store closes in May After 12 years on Mercer Island, What To Wear closed in May. The boutique’s owner, Mia Kammerer, is retiring.

The shop’s last day of business was May 20.

“It has been a fabulous experience, and I’ve loved every minute of it,” Kammerer said. “It was just time to try something new. I have been very well supported, and we love our customers here. It has been a terrific experience.”

A Chicago native, Kammerer has lived on the Island for 13 years.

What To Wear has employed over a dozen local women along with 40 high school girls since it opened. Kammerer has

counted more than 30,000 T-shirts sold, in addition to 5,000 pairs of jeans, 6,000 sweaters and 7,000 pieces of jewelry, and over 600 vendors.

“What To Wear taught me that I could be a stay-athome mom with a nugget of an idea and act on it,” Kammerer wrote in a letter to clients. “Having a small business has been often challenging, but always rewarding.”

While she does not know what will come next, she does plan to relax, travel and play golf.

Stopsky’s Deli expands, remodels Stopsky’s Delicatessen is expanding and remodeling the restaurant, and will host a reopening over the weekend of June 7-9.

The restaurant, which just celebrated its second birthday, is adding a new bar and additional seating. As a result, Stopsky’s was closed until June 4.

On June 7-9, as part of the reopening celebration, they will offer happy hour prices on drinks and noshes all day, and at dinner, anyone who orders two entrees will receive $10 off.

Newest apartments to open this summer Pre-leasing started in May for the 85 new apartments in Mercer West

By Reporter Staff

Island-owned Dollar Development is expected to complete the new Mercer West’s 85 apartment homes in the summer of 2013. The latest addition to the Town Center is adjacent to the 150-unit building, ‘The Mercer,’ which was completed in 2007.

Mercer West will have courtyards, a large barbecue area, in addition to the high-end amenities in the existing Mercer building, which will be connected by a skybridge.

The mid-rise building will be constructed of concrete and steel, and features a high-efficiency heating and cooling system.

“The needs of the Mercer Island residents

are evolving, and Dollar Development along with staff is doing more than expected to meet those needs as they change,” said Mike Teano, Riverstone’s regional manager who oversees The Mercer.

As for Dollar Development, they continue to keep an eye toward the future and have exciting plans for future concepts and sustainable urban growth for the area, a press release said.

“The next five years will solidify Mercer Island as a world-class area and will bring great value to those who already are benefiting from the significant investments being made into these core developments like The Mercer Luxury Apartment Homes,” said Lisa Vivolo, community manager at The Mercer.

Mercer West already has a waitlist for future residents and is shooting for early July for hard hat tours. For more, call (206) 232-9555 or visit www.

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Strawberry Festival, 2013 We’re Having A Fiesta!

Come Join the FUN in Marysville!

The Strawberry Festival in Marysville, WA is celebrating our 82nd year!

We invite you and your family to come join the fun, festivities and food. This year, we’re not just having a festival - we’re having a Fiesta the 2nd and 3rd weekends in June!

Just look at the great events we have planned!

Saturday June 8th Kids Day with RADIO DISNEY

Friday June 14th Market, 2pm - 9pm Carnival, TBD - 10pm* Kiwanis Beer Garden, 5pm

Saturday June 15th

Berry Run - 8:30 - 10an Carnival, TBD - 11pm* Market, 10am - 7:30pm Kiwanis Beer Garden, Noon - TBD pm Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest, 12pm - 3pm Kiddies Parade, 6pm - 7pm Grand Parade, 7:30-pm - 10pm

Sunday June 16th Carnival, TBD - 5pm* Market, 10am - 5pm

*Open time of Carnival is weather permitting

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School briefs The Mercer Island School District was recently named a youth education recycler of the year by the Washington State Recycling Association.

All five MISD schools have launched and continue to run various green practices that help students, parents and teachers get involved with recycling and other waste prevention programs at both the school and home.

The district received the honor during a conference in Skamania, Wash.

Drama students nominated for 5th Avenue Theatre awards Two Mercer Island High School students in the drama program have been nominated for 5th Avenue Theatre awards based on their performance in the school’s production of “RENT” this spring.

Rikke Haughem was nominated for outstanding performance by an actress in a supporting role for her portrayal of the character Maureen, and Rachel Jewett was nominated for outstanding performance by an actress in a featured ensemble role for her work in the role of Alexi Darling as the soloist for “Seasons of Love.”

“A huge number of the MIHS ‘Rent’ cast is going to cheer on our nominees, and two of the students are appearing onstage for an all-school performance number,” said MIHS drama teacher Daniela Melgar. “I am so proud of them all.”

More than 105 schools in the state competed in this year’s awards, and the awards will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle.

sports feature. Cameron Smith was second, while Tom Rall and Ian Caldwell earned third place for best imaging pieces. MIHS finished in third place overall.

“The students put in a lot of hard work this year, and I am happy to see their efforts have been recognized,” said broadcasting teacher and KMIH station manager Charlie Hilen. “The bar has been set even higher for next year, and I know they will continue to grow as the program gets stronger.”

At the ceremony, Pat Cashman, a local radio and TV personality, was the keynote speaker.

KMIH is a student-run station that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with student DJs and local volunteers. To learn more about the station, visit www. hotjamz.org.

Destination Imagination teams compete at ‘Global Finals’ Four Destination Imagination teams from Mercer Island recently competed in the 2013 Global Finals in Tennessee.

French American School earns honor

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New associate principal to assist all elementary schools The Mercer Island School District announced last week that it has filled the new elementary associate principal position. The position will be filled by Aimee Batliner-Gillette, who will work with all three elementary schools beginning next fall.

Batliner-Gillette previously worked for the Tukwila School District as a literacy coach, and before that she was a trainer and coach for the Douglas County School District in Colorado. She has a master’s degree in English language arts from Regis University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She will begin the position on July 1.

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Islander students earn state radio awards Mercer Island High School students earned six awards at the sixth annual Washington State High School Radio Awards, held at Nathan Hale High School on May 17.

Luke Mounger won first place for best sports playby-play broadcasting, while Brady Baker and Mounger earned second place for best

Canada, and to be able to send one of our students to the French Parliament,” said Eric Thuau, head of school.

“At FASPS we are particularly keen on encouraging civic debate and engageThe French American ment, and this project is a School of Puget Sound perfect illustration of what recently entered and was we strive to inspire in our chosen for a special honor young citizens.” in an international contest.

Schools T h e submitted ‘Par l e m e nt a proposal des Infants’ about why contest they should be allowed chosen, and Do you have news to schools from a fifth-grade share about a student, the United student from business or sports team States and FASPS will go on Mercer Island?

Canada to to Paris to repp ar t icip ate Email us at editor@ resent French in a longmi-reporter.com or call schools of standing (206) 232-1215. the U.S. and French traCanada. It is dition when the first time students sit on Parliament, that a student from outside like their official represenFrance has been able to partative in France. ticipate — last year was the “It is an immense honor first time that French citifor our school to have been zens outside France elected chosen amongst all our a representative. peer schools in the U.S. and The two fifth-grade classMark Headlee.

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The teams competing included: • The Spicy Sombreros finished 19th overall in the elementary structural engineering challenge. The team includes: Bridger Bourke, Justin Skene, Ryan Shobe, Ichiro Nakata, Kevin Li, Akhil Pothenini and Julian Sanders.

• Overcooked Lasagna finished in 10th place in the elementary improv challenge. The team includes: Mollie Parkinson, Lila Shroff, Lauren Hunter, Sophia Chen, Sophia Ristuben, Jasper Geer and Ben Roe. • The Illusions finished fourth in the high school structural engineering challenge, and placed first in the instant challenge, a first for Mercer Island. The team includes: Trevor Gullstad, Jay Rosenstein, Jason McRuer, Grace Hunter, Josh Park and Aidan Wang.

• Los Tacos Hermanos finished first overall, the first for a team from Washington, and won the DaVinci award for outstanding creativity. The team took first in the instant challenge. The team includes: Ben Stoops, Cole Nielsen, Verli Chen and Bryan Zhao.

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Mercer Island grad wins competition ing to the masses.” printer manufacturing by Azavy grew out of the bringing together designgroup’s efforts to find a ers, printers and customprinter for a design that ers in one marketplace. It they were developing. is an effort, the team says, When they found exist- “to bring 3-D printing to ing 3-D printing services the masses.” to be too expen“Our team has sive, the group been working took to Internet hard on Azavy forums in search throughout the of local printers school year,” who could do the said Benster, an job. applied math and “We ended up economics congetting the item centrator who led faster and for Tyler Benster the team. “We’re less,” Benster said, honored to have “so we set out to received such a bring this advantage to distinction at this early consumers.” stage.”

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Brown University student part of Rhode Island competition

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Brown University students developing an online store for 3-D printed goods were among the winners named last month in the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition.

Azavy, a team that includes Brown seniors Tyler Benster and Lucas Eggers, won the competition’s student track and will receive $15,000 in cash along with consulting services.

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No name is more synonymous with charter school fights in Washington the past two decades than Spady.

Ever since Jim and Fawn Spady moved their son out of a Seattle public school and into a private one in 1994, they’ve been on the front lines of a string of unsuccessful ballot battles to legalize this alternative form of education.

They were oh-so-close to winning in 2004 when lawmakers passed and then-governor Gary Locke signed a bill allowing charter schools, only to see voters repeal the law months later.

So no one could have been happier than the Spadys when voters passed Initiative 1240 last fall, clearing a path for publicly funded, privately run schools to open starting next year.

“I was delighted to see others catching the charter school fever,” Jim Spady recalled of his reaction to the November election.

“It’s all about the kids.

There are a lot of kids out there today, just as there were 20 years ago, who are not getting the opportunities in public schools they deserve.”

That victory didn’t end Jim Spady’s pursuit. Rather, he’s on a new mission to make sure everything he has boasted about charter schools delivering high quality education proves

true.

He has joined the board of the fledgling Washington Charter School Association, which seeks to become a one-stop shop for potential operators, whether they are a group of parents with a dream or a national organization with established campuses around the country.

Bill and Melinda Gates, w h o dumped a couple of million dollars into the campaign to pass the i n it i at i v e , provided $800,000 from their foundation to jump-start the association. Spady, vice president of Dick’s DriveIn, anticipates contributing in the future.

Founders say this group will offer services ranging from writing a charter, finding a location and hiring a principal. Eventually, association staff will stand ready to provide start-up funds, academic strategies and management advice.

But it will not push a particular curriculum, teaching methodology or organizational structure, said Chris Korsmo, chief executive officer of the League of Education Voters and spokeswoman for the group.

“We’re agnostic as to how success can be reached; just that it can be reached,” she said.

“I was delighted to see others catching the charter school fever.”

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This association also could be called upon one day to marshal legal forces if a coalition led by the Washington Education Association challenges the constitutionality of the measure.

A lawsuit is “in the works,” said Rich Wood, spokesman for the WEA, which is the largest statewide union of public school teachers. But he said right now members are focused on making sure the Legislature complies with a Supreme Court directive Jim Spady to amply fund existing public schools.

Political muscle may be another resource demanded from the association down the line.

Spady expects charter schools will pan out well and state lawmakers will be pressed to erase the limit of 40 imposed by the initiative.

“We want to be sure we get the best 40 charter schools that we can,” Spady said. “We do hope to see the cap lifted at some point in time.”

He’s just hoping it doesn’t take another two decades of convincing.

The Spadys’ children did attend Mercer Island schools for a time. Fawn Spady ran unsuccessfully for a position on the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors several years ago.

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Graduation news

Thomas Ehlers (MIHS class of 2009) graduated from Cal Berkeley with a degree in integrated biology, and his brother Paul Ehlers (MIHS class of 2007) graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans with a masters in pharmacology.

David Courtney graduated with cum laude honors from Washington State University with a degree in business management.

He graduated from Mercer Island High School in 2009.

Leif Timm Drangsholt, a graduate of Mercer Island High School class of 2002, received a juris doctor degree from the Seattle University School of Law. He intends to be a prosecutor.

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National Charity League celebrates class of 2013

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The National Charity League celebrated the class of 2013 during the annual ‘Senior Celebration’ in May. The group has performed 2,471 hours of service over six years.

By Reporter Staff

The Evergreen Chapter of the National Charity League honored the community service and leadership contributions of its graduating class at the chapter’s annual senior celebration last month.

During their six years of involvement with NCL, from seventh to 12th grades, the class of 2013 collectively performed 2,471 philanthropy hours in service to charitable

organizations in King County and surrounding areas.

The National Charity League is the nation’s most distinctive and wellrespected mother-daughter membership organization. Its mission is to foster the mother-daughter relationship as part of a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.

The class of 2013 seniors are: Caroline Carfi, Abby Elggren, Lauren Emick, Adrienne Emick, Alicia Faison, Christine Haggerty, Caitlin Hutt, Alexandra Jones, Anne Kaye-Jewett, Erika Carlson, Maddie Larkin, Callie Mayer, Madi Mitchell, Stephanie Nicholson, Maddie Oaks, Morgan Paige, Madison Pollastro, Madison Roodman, Lark Ruesch, Grace Wold, Madeline Wood and Raegan Young.

Sarah Clark, Kayla Mitchell and Lily Gile, members of the Bellevue Girl Choir and sixth-graders at Islander Middle School, hosted the Makini Choir from Kenya, Africa.

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The Makini Choir members and Bellevue Girl Choir members performed locally and attended the Fort Worden Children’s Choir Festival over the weekend.

Makini Choir members included Cynthia Nekesa, Maria Akinyi, Maria Chizi and Betty Nuthoni. Also pictured is the Bellevue Girl Choir artistic director, Darcy Morrissey.

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.

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Celebrate summer with chile lime tacos

It feels like the sun might 1 lime for garnish stick around Marinate for a while this shrimp or fish time, giving On Food in marinade for us the feeling at least five minthat summer is utes, but no more actually going than 30 minutes. to show up.

Preheat a grill When the or grill pan over temperatures medium heat. start to rise, it’s Brush the grill also time to test with a paper out some new, Lisa Katsman towel that has fresh and fun been soaked recipes. Check in cooking oil. out this summer favorite.

Remove the shrimp/fish from the marinade and place on hot oiled grill.

Grill until cooked through a few minutes on each side.

1 ½ pounds fresh or fro- (Shrimp will turn pink when zen (thawed) shrimp or cooked; fish will be flaky firm white fish when cooked.) Mix the sour 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili cream with chipotle pepper lime marinade and adobo sauce in a bowl Cooking oil for grill and set aside. Wrap the tor1 (8 ounce) container tillas in a damp towel. Place sour cream on a plate and microwave 1 chipotle pepper in for 45 seconds. Build each adobo sauce, finely chopped taco with shrimp/fish, cab1 tablespoon adobo sauce bage, onion and guacamole, 12 corn tortillas and top with chipotle sour ½ cup fresh chopped cream. Garnish with lime onion wedges.

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Community news Mercer Island YFS to host pie and dessert baking contest The Youth & Family

Services (YFS) Advisory Board will host the second annual pie baking contest at the Mercer Island Farmers Market on Sunday, June 23.

Pies or desserts must be

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Chile lime fish or shrimp tacos are a great summer favorite. homemade, and include seasonal fruits. Entries will be judged for flavor, texture, originality and presentation.

Participants must deliver their entries on June 23 with a handwritten recipe. Participants can enter as many pies or desserts as they like.

A complete list of contest rules and entry forms can be viewed and downloaded online at www. mercergov.org.

For additional information, contact Kim Richards or Cindy Goodwin at (206) 2757611.

Many people remain and it will bid the prices of complete skeptics on the stocks down. stock market and still Another key driver of believe the market is going stock prices is valuation. A to crash. Many lot of factors go of these people Finance into valuation, have been out such as invesof the market tor confidence, for the past the outlook for several years. the economy Investor psyand inflachology has tion, Federal gone from Reserve policy, a “fear and health of forloathing” in eign econoBob Toomey 2008/2009 to a mies, geopo“disbelief/ dislitical factors, trust” phase more recently. energy prices, interest rates And we are probably still a and a myriad other factors. long way from the “euphor- Market cycles can be further ic stage.” The fact that many exacerbated by “shocks,” people are still skeptical is such as financial bubbles or actually bullish because of asset manias. These “bubthe lack of consensus. Once bles” create imbalances that there is unanimity of opin- are eventually normalized ion, it usually means we are through severe market corat or near the end of the rections. trend.

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WESTSIDE WATERFRONT $3,825,000 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

2733 60th Ave SE - Living Room w/ twostory windows & exquisite views of Lake WA from most rooms. Elegant master suite includes Jacuzzi & walk-in closet. Dock with moorage, 2 decks, large patio, & wine cellar complete this luxurious home.

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Old Black Nugget – New Construction

$1,795,000

This 4BR/2.75BA rambler built by Boitano Homes is truly a rare find. With over 4 acres of cleared flat property this is an outstanding opportunity to create an estate in a well located, prestigious neighborhood.

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N’End Traditional

$1,595,950

2242 82nd Ave SE. Merging of traditional style, coveted N’end location & compelling views, this 4BR/3BA home has it all! 4,520 sq. ft. w/ Legal ADU, bi-level view deck & pristine backyard…it is the home to buy!

Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/40999

Complete Remodel

$1,299,000

7274 W. Mercer Way - Fabulous 4BR/2.5BA home on a wonderful, private, large western facing lot. Completely remodeled in 2003.

Gourmet kitchen, new cabinets/appliances, huge deck, true mudroom & much more!

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/41422

Grand MI Waterfront

$3,170,000

Spectacular 1.7 acre waterfront estate. Gracious daylight rambler with view from nearly every room. Street to water. Level lawn of breathtaking scale to water. Large dock w/ covered moorage.

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

Brook Bay Beauty!

$1,795,000

1 Brook Bay Rd. Fabulous Brook Bay home with the best city, lake & mountain views! Sleek design w/ new view master. Flat, gorgeous yard.

Cindy Verschueren 206-909-4523 www.johnlscott.com/27784

New on Market

$1,595,000

8192 W. Mercer Way – Two for One! Ideal for extended family, a car aficionado or as a home w/ additional investment income. A large deck & gazebo connects to legal ADU. 7 covered parking spaces. Private 1.4 acre lot. Short walk to schools.

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/35831

Exquisite Newcastle Home $1,285,000 Located in a cul-de-sac, this 4BR/3.5BA home

backs up to the golf course & a natural reserve.

From the moment you enter you’ll appreciate custom touches throughout. Kitchen has large island, sub-zero & walk-in pantry. Main fl Master w/ walk-in closet & sitting area. Media Room w/ Bar. Expansive deck w/ hot tub. Issaquah schools.

Julie & Ben Varon 425-444-7253 www.johnlscott.com/97374

Mediterranean Villa

$3,150,000

Over an acre with Mountain & Lake views.

6,200 sq.ft. home was custom built by original owner. 4+BR/4.75BA. A MUST SEE WITH EVERY AMMENITY ONE COULD WISH FOR! Betty DeLaurenti 206-949-1222 www.johnlscott.com/20974

Lake View Contemporary $1,789,000

Refreshingly contemporary, rebuilt 5BR/3.25BA home w/breathtaking western lake view. Private gated entry, lovely patio, ironwood decks & more make this a dynamite place to live.

Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.johnlscott.com/68351

Southfork on MI

$1,575,000

5335 90th Ave SE – What a spread! Elegant traditional 4BD/3BA home on oversized lot w/ gorgeous pool. Plus 1BD/1BA main level ADU w/ separate entry. 3 car garage.

Cindy Verschueren 206-909-4523 www.johnlscott.com/19723

Historic Appleton

$1,189,500

4840 E MERCER WY Historic Appleton.

This 5-bed home features hardwoods, exposed wooden beam ceilings, guest room w/ ensuite, office, and family room. The chef’s kitchen includes an oversized island, granite counters, and ss appl.

Mark Eskridge 206-251-2760 www.johnlscott.com/62744

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Amazing Lake View

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Lake Views

$768,000

2675 74th AVE SE. Close to but yet far enough from downtown Mercer Island’s hustle & bustle.

This 3BR/2.75BA has lake and territorial views from most rooms. Wrap around deck. New carpets and interior paint. MOVE IN READY! Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400 www.johnlscott.com/21865

Newport Woods Homes $450,000

12512 SE 72nd St, Newcastle – Well maintained 4BD/2.5BA home in Newport Woods. Sliding doors lead to fully fenced, flat yard w/ patio, dog run & shed. Upper level master w/ updated bath & walk-in closet. Walk to downtown Julie Varon 425-444-7253 www.johnlscott.com/15418

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Tranquil Retreat

$749,950

9104 SE 53rd Place - An island of tranquility nestled in a lovely sylvan setting. Beautifully remodeled 3BR/2.5BA home w/ natural finishes, exquisite design features & flexible floor plan.

Gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings and skylights throughout. Special retreat ready to be enjoyed.

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/50788

Newly Remodeled

$449,900

14105 143rd Ave SE, Renton. New remodel including plumbing, electrical, windows and more. 4BD/3BA w/ family room upstairs.

Open floor plan, hardwood floors, fully fenced yard on corner lot. Move in ready!

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Aesthetic Excellence

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3 Lindley Road. Architect Wendell Lovett has demonstrated “aesthetic excellence” by thorough resolution of every detail of this 2BR/3BA home. Modern. Contemporary.

Open layout. Soaring celings. High end finishes. Private.

James Laurie 425-466-3672 www.johnlscott.com/23896

Irresistible Craftsman

$699,950

1903 32nd Ave S, Seattle. Irresistible craftsman tucked away on a lot that feels like its own enchanted garden. Lovingly remodeled while leaving the original charm intact. Big lake and Cascade views.

$334,900

31746 42nd Ave SW, Federal Way. Gracious Colonial 5BR/2.5BA right on the 12th hole of the golf course. Open kitchen w/ a terrific floor plan for entertaining. Huge bonus room for activities & fun. Sliding glass doors open to a landscaped backyard.

Helen Hitchcock 206.856.7007 www.johnlscott.com/27029

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A stylishly updated end unit lives like a single family home. All of the amenities of resort living: pool, spa & courts.

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13208 SE 49th St. Bellevue – 4BR/3BA custom built home includes walls of windows which flood the home w/ natural light & picturesque scenery. Convenient to shopping, dining & I-90/405 freeway access. Award winning schools.

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Garden Cottage

$689,000

2247 72nd Ave SE. Classic MI original located on popular First Hill. Delightful 3BR/1BA home has been lovingly updated. Trails, Parks, Beaches and Downtown are steps away!

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Greenwood Home

$260,000

14331 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. Cute 2BR home on a level, fenced yard with good light.

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Mercer Island boys lacrosse falls to Bellevue in state title game

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Mercer Island sophomore midfielder Evan Condon pushes back against Bellevue during the state championship game on Saturday, June 1.

Islanders beat Bainbridge in OT in state semifinals

By Megan Managan

mmanagan@mi-reporter.com

Though the Mercer Island boys lacrosse team posted an impressive rally in the second half of the Division I state lacrosse championships against Bellevue on Saturday, it wasn’t enough to overtake

the Wolverines’ early lead.

Bellevue won its second straight state title, 14-11, over the Islanders.

The game was close during the first quarter, with Bellevue leading 2-1.

Bellevue went on a 5-0 run to end the first half with a 7-1 lead.

Mercer Island scored four goals in the third quarter, but Bellevue added another five to make it a 10-5 game.

Mercer Island made a

push in the final moments, scoring six goals. Bellevue added two more to the overall total, earning the win.

Chase York had three goals in the game for the Islanders, while Hayden Reisman added two goals, two assists and two ground balls. Peter Mahony scored two goals, as did Brett Bottomley and Justin Rorem. Goalie Benji Rothenberg had five saves in the match.

Mercer Island defender Zach Taylor looks to block Bellevue’s Cole Johnson as Islander goalie Benji Rothenberg watches in the background. The Islanders lost 14-11 in the state title game.

Prior to Saturday’s match, in the second battle of the islands in the state semifinals, the Islanders survived overtime, a power outage and Bainbridge to earn a spot in Saturday’s state championship.

The Islanders won 7-6 in overtime on Wednesday, May 30.

The game started fast,

with Mercer Island scoring the first goal moments after the game started. But Bainbridge controlled the rest of the first quarter, earning a 2-1 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Both teams battled, with goalies and defenses holding strong, keeping the score to a low 2-2 tied game at halftime.

After the break, the

teams traded goals back and forth, with Bainbridge earning the upper hand on the scoreboard going into the final minutes with a 4-3 lead.

In the fourth quarter, things started to pick up.

Shots flying, the teams went back and forth, scoring goals almost as quickly as the teams seemed to

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MIHS track coach resigns after allegations of inappropriate conduct

Mercer Island basketball team first at Spokane tournament

By Reporter Staff

By Reporter Staff

The Mercer Island ECBA eighth-grade team, ICE, recently traveled to Spokane for the Warehouse May Madness tournament. The team finished first overall.

The team from Mercer Island beat Blazonics, 56-54, in the title game, hitting the winning shot with just five seconds left on the clock.

The team includes: Michael Luong, Matt Chansky, Dre Eason, Jack Delay, Matt Padgett, Jeffrey Owen, Ryan Liang, Sami El-Rafey and Ian Messner.

The team is coached by John Shaddle and David Loutsis.

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The Mercer Island ECBA eighth-grade basketball team won the Warehouse May Madness tournament in Spokane at the end of May.

Mercer Island High School head track coach Elliot Powell resigned last month following a Mercer Island School District investigation into alleged inappropriate personal conduct.

MISD Superintendent Gary Plano released a statement last week that said, “The district received information on May 15, 2013, warranting an investigation of Mr. Powell for alleged inappropriate personal conduct. District administration placed head track coach Elliot Powell on administrative leave from his head coach and other employment duties with the

district on May 16, 2013.

“To ensure student safety and to protect the integrity of the investigation, Mr. Powell was placed on leave until this investigation was concluded,” Plano said. A letter was also sent to parents of students on the track team on May 18 from MIHS Principal Vicki Puckett.

Mercer Island police also investigated the allegations and turned their information without further action into the district.

According to Plano, Mr. Powell was asked to assist further with the investigation, but he declined.

He resigned from positions he held with the dis-

trict, effective May 23.

The school district conducts a background check for each employee offered a position within the school district. The background check includes an FBI fingerprint search.

Powell was placed on administrative leave just as the track team competed in the SeaKing district competition, which began May 15.

As the season finished at the state competition in late May, assistant coach Erica Hill took over head coaching duties.

It was Powell’s first season as head coach. Powell was also a special education parapro at Islander Middle School.

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Lacrosse | FROM 16 reset. As the clock dwindled, the score was tied at 6, sending the two rivals into overtime.

With 2:56 left on the clock in overtime, the lights in the stadium suddenly went dark, forcing a temporary pause in the game. Ten minutes later, and 30 seconds after play resumed, Mercer Island senior Reisman scored the game-winning goal.

Reisman scored three

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EYE ON MI | Islanders send six to college teams goals in the game, with two assists and two ground balls, while Steen Swedstedt had two goals, one assist and one ground ball. Rorem scored a goal, as did Mahony and Cooper Johnson.

Rothenberg made 10 saves for the Islanders in the win.

The Islanders finished the season with a 20-4 overall record.

Sports briefs Mercer Island fastpitch team earns postseason honors

The Mercer Island High School football program celebrated six of its players who will be playing the game in college in the fall.

The Islanders held a ceremony on Wednesday, May 29, to honor the players. Alec Bean will attend Oberlin College in Ohio, while Alex Emanuels will be playing for Cornell University in New York. Brian Rauzi will attend Pomona College in California, while Risley Lesko will play for Colgate University. Sean Pyne will play for Claremont McKenna College, and Zach Bucklin will play for Lehigh University.

The six players heading to play football in college next fall is the highest number from one class at Mercer Island. Photo by Carrie Bell.

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Mercer Island senior Hayden Reisman scored the overtime game-winning goal against Bainbridge on May 29.

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After a very successful spring season, several members of the Mercer Island High School fastpitch team have earned KingCo honors.

Makenna Pellerin, who plays shortstop, was named to the All-KingCo second team, while catcher Natalie Ricklefs and pitcher Morgan Peyou earned honorable mentions.

The Islanders also earned the KingCo sportsmanship award.

MIHS soccer camp set for June The Mercer Island High School boys soccer coaches are hosting the first ever MIHS Soccer Camp this June.

The camp, organized

by MIHS boys head coach Colin Rigby, is being held at the high school and is open

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EYE ON MI | Farmers market begins sunday

The Mercer Island Farmers Market will begin its new season this Sunday, June 9. This year’s market will include 10 new vendors, along with the 35 returning from last season.

This Sunday kids can plant a sunflower, and families can enjoy music by Garrett and Westcott. Cascadia Edible Landscapes will be on hand to show people how they can “Eat Their Yard.”

To learn more about the farmers market, visit www.mifarmersmarket.org.

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“We had just a handful of chickens, we had baby goats that we were bottle feeding, but then they got too big,” said Steffen. She said the goats got a new home on a farm, and Steffen decided more chickens would mean more eggs, and then she could sell them.

“I get probably around a dozen on a good day,” she said. Right now customers stop by and pick up eggs as needed, running at $6 for a dozen. “There are a lot of people, mostly by word of mouth. There are sometimes more people than there are eggs.”

With a sign for farm fresh eggs right outside the driveway, which just happens to be on one of the busiest street corners on the Island, Steffen said a lot of her customers are moms doing the school route, or people going to the library, as well as neighbors.

The Steffen family moved to the Island a couple of years ago, she said, and having grown up on a farm, this feels like home, having chickens roam.

Steffen also has a large vegetable garden going, and she said she hopes to have a produce stand ready to go once things start get-

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Chickens roam in the backyard of the Steffen house, producing eggs that are sold on the Island. ting ready. For now it’s just about the eggs, which keeps her and the family

City of Mercer Island offers rebate for replacing toilets

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The City of Mercer Island and the Saving Water Partnership are working together this summer to help Mercer Island residents find a greener way to flush.

Toilets typically use the largest amount of water in a household, with older models flushing up to five gallons each time.

Saving Wa t e r Partnership is a group that works to conserve water around King County, and Islanders can replace old toilets with a new WaterSense labeled model and receive a $30 rebate. Starting on June 1, Islanders who choose a new 1.06 gallon per flush Premium WaterSense model can get a $75 rebate.

To learn more, call (206) 684-SAVE.

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Managing stress, expectations key to student mental health

Islander wins national Reflections award for original musical composition

May was ‘Mental and be financially secure Health’ month, when in today’s economy, than health care professionals their need to obtain bragand counselors focused ging rights. on awareness of the inciAs a college counseldence and treatment of or, I see firsthand how mental health issues for students can perceive all ages. a college I want acceptance to address On College or rejection the concern as a reflecshared by tion of their many profescumulative sionals in the efforts and field about self-worth. I the mental witness teens, health of our particularly youth. I feel juniors, jugJoan Franklin par ticularly gling up to moved to five to six AP address this classes on top after hearing of yet anoth- of endless extracurricuer suicide this past week at lar activities and student a highly competitive uni- leadership positions in versity where many of our order to compete for a students aspire to attend. seat at a highly selective I never get desensitized, university. Springtime even though statistics brings a constant barrage show that 10 percent of of testing as students go all college students con- from one SAT to the next, template suicide at some believing that their future point and that depression, rests on these test results. anxiety, substance use and While I am tempted to eating disorders are per- tell students to slow down vasive issues on college the pace and focus on getcampuses. ting a good night’s sleep, I, too, have to join the I also recognize what it ranks of professionals and takes to stand out from parents who are asking, the crowd. I would love what we are doing to our to tell the students who youth that they feel so I work with to use summuch pressure and stress mer as a chance to relax to want to end their lives? and enjoy their family Marilee Jones, the former and friends. As parents, director of admissions at we can remember a time MIT, speaks eloquently when summer was meant about this issue in her for daydreaming and a book, “Less Stress and chance to kick back at the More Success.” While she beach. acknowledges that colYet as a college counlege officers sometimes selor, I must realistically inadvertently perpetu- advise them to consider ate this stress, parents that admission officers also need to share some see summer as another responsibility. It is com- class and opportunity to monplace to find par- take their learning outents who measure their side the classroom. For own self-worth through students who have forthe accomplishment of saken sleep, family time their sons and daughters. and even their adolesHowever, in my practice, cence as they race toward I find that parents are gaining admission to a generally motivated more prestigious college, it can by fear of their student be disheartening to disnot being able to com- cover that when they do pete in this global society enroll, their efforts only

Mercer Island High School junior, Stuart Burke, was the recipient of an Award of Excellence in Special Artist Music for his original composition, “Stewarts Magical Spontaneous Music.”

Burke, who works with Island music teacher Connie Wible, is one of just eight Washington state students who received a National PTA Reflections Award.

The theme this year was “The Magic Of A Moment.”

In Washington state, 390 local PTA units supported the Reflections program. Students created over 9,000 works of art inspired by this theme.

The Reflections program is an arts enrichment program created to give students in preschool through 12th grade the opportunity to create artwork based on a theme.

Twenty-nine entries were forwarded from the Washington State PTA to National PTA, to compete with students from around the nation and American overseas schools.

The contest features students’ work in the following categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music

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necessitate that they run faster amongst an even more competitive pool of students.

If you get the opportunity, I advice all parents to watch the documentary, “The Race to Nowhere,” which features the heartbreaking stories of students across the country.

In interviewing a wide cross-section of students, the film highlights how our students have become disengaged, how stressrelated illness, depression and burnout have become rampant, and how young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. I personally have seen the film twice now and each time leave with a commitment to ensure that I deliver the message that admission to any college, regardless of its ranking, is not worth sacrificing our children’s mental or physical health.

It will be crucial for all of us to refocus on making the most of those fleeting last years of high school, when our students are still home with us, and know that they left for college resilient, happy and healthy — regardless of where they end up.

Joan Franklin is the owner of MI College Support, an independent college counseling practice (www.micollegesupport. org). She can be reached at (206) 232-5626 or joanfranklin@micollegesupport.org.

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Probus Club of Mercer Island Meeting: 10:30

a.m., June 5, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Mountains To Sound Greenway spokesman, Doug Schindler, will describe the organization’s vision of the future I-90 corridor. Public welcome.

MIVAL Gallery Artist Reception: “Nature’s

Perspective,” 5-8 p.m., June 6, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Show is open June 6-30.

Thirty artists are members with works of painting, jewelry, ceramics, photography, scarves and cards.

Refreshments, wine served. www.mival.org.

Thursday | 6 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: 3-4:30

p.m., June 6, MICEC, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. A consistent, caring place for

Mercer Island Freemasons Meeting: 6:30 p.m., June

6, VFW Post 5760, 1836

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Mercer Island Friends of the Library Hardback Bargain Sale: June 20-23.

4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/ MercerIsland Discover Your Family History - An Introduction to Genealogy: 2 p.m.,

During library open hours.

Get great bargains on books while supporting the library.

June 9. Claudia Breland, a professional genealogist with over 35 years of experience, will walk you through the early steps of tracing your family history.

For beginners. Registration required.

Computer Class - One-onOne Assistance: 10 a.m.,

10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., June 14. A KCLS volunteer instructor will provide one-on-one assistance.

Registration required.

A Place at the Table - Meet Author Rick Browne: 7

p.m., June 20. Join Rick Browne, host of the PBS television show, “Barbeque America,” and author of four books. Demonstration, tasting included.

Nonperishable food donations accepted for local King County food banks. www.kcls.org/cooks.

Opera Preview - “Ring” by Richard Wagner: 7 p.m.,

Drop-In to Learn About eBooks: 1 p.m., June 16.

Get started with KCLS eBooks.

Computer Class - Microsoft Word Level 1: 7 p.m., June

Tuesdays. “Das Rheingold,” June 25; “Die Walkure,” July 9; “Siegfried,” July 16; “Gotterdammerung,” July 23. Presented by Norm Hollingshead. “The Ring of the Nibelungen” was first performed at Bayreuth in 1876.

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Become A Successful Investor: 9 a.m., June 8-15,

72nd Ave. S.E. Mercer Island Lodge #297, Free & Accepted Masons of WA, meets the first Thursday of every month except July and August. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Meeting: 7:30 p.m. www.mercerislandmasons. org.

NYHS Spring Production“The Diary of Anne Frank”: 7

p.m., June 6, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. A play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Tickets: www. nyhs.net.

Saturday | 8 Children Summer Reading Program:

starts June 1. Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.

Big Dig Concert: 10:30 a.m., June 18. Presented by Eric Ode. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Award-winning songwriter and author; high-participation music and poetry program.

Thumbelina Puppet Show: 2 p.m., June 25. Presented by Oregon Shadow Theatre.

Ages 4 and older with adult. Enjoy a beautiful shadow puppet show with live music. Performance is held in a dark room; not appropriate for very young children.

Miss Margaret’s Bon Voyage: 2 p.m., June 30.

Come wish farewell to longtime Mercer Island Children’s Librarian Margaret Martin as she

U.S. Bank, 2755 77th Ave. S.E. Presented by Investors & Options Trading Institute.

Learn successful investing from a retired pro from Pacific Stock Exchange and a major brokerage firm in Beverly Hills. Cost: $150.

Contact: 1-888-981-2512, investorsoptions@yahoo. com.

Community Emergency Response Team Class: 9

a.m.-12 p.m., June 8, City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th Street.

Unit 5: Search & Rescue/ Communications. Courses will review for the CERT pursues new adventures.

Drop by to say goodbye and enjoy cake, refreshments and a musical performance with Nancy Stewart at 2 p.m.

Sunday | 9 Mercer Island Farmers Market Opening Day: 10

a.m.-2 p.m., June 9, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Produce-only market with more than 50 local, sustainable farmers and vendors each week.

Music: original blues by Garrett and Westcott, acoustic duo from Seattle.

Kids activities: “Time to Plant a Sunflower, Come Play With Judy.” Special event: “Garden Days at the Market.” Ask the expert: Visit the master gardener’s booth. www.mifarmersmarket.org.

Online Genealogy Research - Specializing in Sephardic Genealogy of the Ottoman Empire: 7:30-9 p.m.,

6; 2 p.m., Mondays/ Wednesdays through June 12. Hang out, do homework, play board games.

Study Zone: 4 p.m., June 11. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., June 18. Teens, voice your opinions on the programs and services that the library offers.

Reading Buddies Training:

1 p.m., June 26. Mandatory orientation for teens volunteering to read with children this summer.

Applications due: June 10.

Contact: Carrie, clbowman@kcls.org.

June 10, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way. Find out how Victor Alkana researched and compiled 160,000 people, primarily of Sephardic origin. Presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State. Cost: $5 (nonmembers). www.jgsws. org.

Tuesday | 11 Mercer Island Rotary Club Luncheon: 12-1:30 p.m.,

June 11, MICEC, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Weekly meeting covers club activities and features a guest speaker.

General public is welcome.

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Events | Upcoming Mercer Gallery Early Summer Show Artists’ Reception: 6:30-8 p.m.,

June 13, MICEC, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Show open through July 19.

Artists: Patricia Tamburini, Beni Chen O’Donnell, Ed McCarthy, Anna Macrae.

Mercer Island Library Renovation Public Meeting:

6:30-8 p.m., June 13, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Review and offer input about the design for a renovated library as presented by the architectural team MillerHull Partnership.

“Excerpts From Cinderella”:

Monday | 10

Teens Teen Zone - Study and Games: 3:15 p.m., June

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7 p.m., June 13, Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. Members of Island Youth Ballet and Children’s Dance Conservatory perform.

General admission: $20. www.ChildrensDance.org.

2nd Annual “Live vs.

Recorded” Event: 7:30-

9:30 p.m., June 13, Mercer Island Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way. Presented by Pacific Northwest Audio Society, featuring Seattle Opera soprano Kimberly Giordano and violin soloist Marie Rossano. Open to the public. Food, drinks provided. www.audiosociety.org.

Child Car Seat Check-up:

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10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 14, Renton Public Health Center, 3001 N.E. 4th St. Free. Bring your car, car seat and child and learn how to properly install your car seat.

Senior Lunch & Conversation: 12-1 p.m.,

Free Recycling & Shredding Event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,

June 12, MICEC, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Reservations due by 4 p.m. on the day before. Call (206) 275-7895, prompt #2. Transportation available. Lunch fee: $5 plus tax.

June 15, Windermere Real Estate, 2737 77th Ave. S.E. Presented by Mercer Island Youth & Family Services and local nonprofit Green Planet. For more, go to www.mercerislandpulse. com/freerecycling or contact (206) 232-0446.

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Briefs | FROM 17 to boys and girls ages 5-14. www.nw-ads.com The five-day camp runs June 24-28, while a threeday version is available July 29-31. Both sessions run 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with lunch and snack breaks.

Each season also has the option of a half-day camp from 9 a.m. to noon. The five-day camp runs $175 for students, while the three-day version is $125.

Anyone interested in registering or learning more should contact Rigby by email at crigby3@gmail. com.

Mercer Island girls basketball Junior Hoopster camp registration open Registration is now open for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade to take part in the Mercer Island girls basketball summer junior hipster camp.

The camp will run June 24 through June 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the MIHS gym.

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summer runs from June 17-20 at Island Crest Park, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. 05, 2013 I Page 21 MERCER ISLAND REPORTER I www.mi-reporter.com Wednesday, June The second camp will be held Aug. 19-22, also at Island Crest Park, from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Contributed Photo com or by calling (206) The Mercer Island 5/6 boys silver lacrosse team finished it’s Two Mercer Island natives and recent Whitman graduates 275-7609. were part of the ultimate frisbee team that competed in the season undefeated this year. national championships. high school team.

Leif Gullstad, Jacob Farber, The camp is $130 for the Glen Mahony, Max Jantos, Lungmus, Nate Umlauf, and Jamerson scoring six.

It’s the first time that full week, which includes a Connor Grady, Rutger Nate Schuler and Sean Nevin earned honorable the Division III school T-shirt.

Marks and Jacob Poling. has made the national To learn more, visit www.

The Islanders were mentions.

If you have sports news competition, which feamigb.org. coached this season by Registration is now open Chase York, Mike Tierney to share, including all- tured other local schools and head coach Brice York. league and all-state hon- such as the University of for the annual ‘Run For ors, please contact mmana- Oregon and the University The Hill of It’ cross country camp, to be held in July. gan@mi-reporter.com. of Washington.

The camp, coached by Erica and John Hill, will run July 22-26 on Mercer Island. Erica Hill is the Several members of the longtime MIHS cross The Mercer Island boys Mercer Island High School country coach, while her 5/6 grade silver lacrosse boys soccer team have husband John is a coach at team finished the season earned KingCo all-league Two Mercer Island Registration is now open Bellevue High School. honors for the spring sea- natives and recent gradu- for the Baseball Jazz pro undefeated.

The camp is $135, The team includes: son. which includes a T-shirt ates of Whitman College baseball camp on Mercer Named to the first played in the Ultimate Island this summer.

Merrick Studer, Stewart and snack. Kids ages 6-9 Vassau, Killian Riley, Will team from Mercer Island Frisbee National competiThe camp is for play- meet from 9 a.m. to noon, Cero, Scotty Rowe, Ben includes goalie Sam Miller, tion in May. ers 8 through 13 in all while kids ages 10-14 meet Dunbar, Hunter Johnson, a senior, and senior midLillian Bailey and experience levels, offering from 1 to 4 p.m. at Luther Jordan Tillinger, Griffin fielder Josh Lee. Natalie Jamerson played instruction in hitting, field- Burbank Park.

Senior defender Connor for Whitman, each earning ing, throwing and game Plummer, Tynan Drayton, To register or learn more, Luke Johnson, Tyler Neilson was named to the high scores for the team, situations. contact John at johnnyRobinson, Paul Murdoch, second team, while Jamie with Bailey scoring 12 goals The first session of the manjo@hotmail.com.

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Cemetery Plots

Electronics

Flea Market

4 PLOTS IN The Highly Desirable Sunset Hills Memorial Cemeter y in Bellevue. Lincoln Memorial Garden. (3) Side by Side in Lot 235, Spaces 3, 4, 5. (1) in Lot 12, Space 1. Can Buy Individually At $3,250 or All 4 A s A Pa ck a g e A t $12,000! Call: 425-7883291

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2 s i d e by s i d e p l o t s available in the Sold Out Garden of Devotion, 9B, Space 9 and 10. $15,000 each negot i a bl e. A l s o, 1 p l o t available in Garden of Devotion, 10B, space 5, $10,000 negotiable. Call 503-709-3068 or e-mail drdan7@juno.com SUNSET HILLS Memorial Park, Bellevue. 2 adjacent spaces in well maintained beautiful Garden of Gethsemane which is sold out. These spaces available only from private family. List $22K/ea. Our price $17,600/ea or $35K/both. Includes transfer fee. Well priced at more than 20% discounted below list.

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OFF ISLAND HOMES

Bremerton

$189,900

Wonderful new 3 BD/2.5 BA short sale with landscaped backyard, new carpets and laminate flooring and security system. located near parks and a golf course. #478483 James Shute 206-230-5421

◆ Ravenna

$194,900

-SHORT SALE-

$299,900

-Short Sale- Perfect location for your beach house getaway! Access to a private, pea gravel beach for fishing, walks, and summer moorage. 3BR/2.5BA, 1200sf #451141 James Shute 206-230-5421

You must see this amazing 3-Level Auburn home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/ laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs.#334934

$449,000

◆ Redmond

$489,000

Issq Schools!

$515,000

$599,000

New in Kirkland

$679,900

*New Listing*

$719,000

3 bedroom 2 bath home. Master on main, hardwood floors, barrelled ceilings, fireplace, crown molding and arched doorways. Fully fenced backyard with patio & fire pit #492137 James Shute 206-230-5421

Bainbridge

Key Peninsula

Expect the unexpected! Nestled into a private natural one acre site, this home is magical. A modern twist to a northwest native. 4BR/2.5BA, 3280sf. #472642 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

This newly remodeled 1972 3BR/2BA gem is wonderfully placed in a quiet Redmond cul-de-sac near Microsoft. Beautiful new hdwd floors, all new windows #491397 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414 Michael Scott 206-230-5455

Beautiful 3BD/2.5BA octagon home w/ access to multiple trails & excellent views of Lake Washington & the Olympics.

Hurry! This adorable home will go quickly! #481825 James Shute 206-230-5421

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Renton Highlands Luxury 2005 Burnstead craftsman w/designer touches at every turn. 4BR+loft, 2.5BA & 2821 square feet. Gourmet Kitchen with stainless appliances. #490425 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Rosehill in Kirkland-move right in! Fea 4BR/2.5BA, office, living rm, dining rm, fam rm and gourmet kit w/center island & gas cooking. Lg patio & fully fenced bkyd. #489146 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

West Seattle

$304,900

Kingsgate

$369,900

Woodridge

$524,800

Newcastle Ridge

$539,500

◆ Seward Park

$787,000

SS. Great 2BR/1BA 940SF home in the Genessee nbrhd of West Seattle. Close to the junction, shops, schools. Large back yard, 1 car garage. Great starter home! #397600 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Opportunity knocks in sought-after Western Woodridge! Original 1964 trilevel sits proudly on a park-like sunny corner lot. 4BR plus den/office, 2.25 baths. #490713 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Mid Century gem w/ view in great neighborhood- totally renovated in 2006: new kitchen, baths, millwork, lower level with rec rm+2 bedrms & den & large yard Laura Parris-Reymore 206-230-5351

Quiet 2BD/1.5BA, home. Skylights brighten up the living area & french doors open to spacious deck w/hot tub overlooking beautifully maintained, fully fenced bkyd. SS. #485433 James Shute 206-230-5421

High ceilings/rounded corners/lots of light/AC/three levels of superb construction. Small enclave of 8 homes:4BR on one floor/bonus and library on lower. #486891 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Houghton

$899,000

Location-Location-Location!

Minutes to everything; 2 Park N Rides, I-405, Hwy 520, Metropolitan Market, regional trails, Google, the Kirkland waterfront.

4BR/2.5BA #488795 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

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Custom Estate

$1,235,000

Spectacular 2.5 acre estate with pool, ADU, sport court, poolhouse, year-round creek. Street of Dreams builder Gregerson Homes custom built this 2005 5BR home #457615 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Mtn View Estate $1,388,000

The Pinnacle $1,678,000

Extraordinary entertaining spaces. Main floor Master and Guest Suite with separate entrance offers livable luxury. 2.35 tranquil acres with flowing river beds #468248

Rising above it all sits a house on a hill overlooking the land of sunsets, reflective lake & sparkling city skylines. 5BR/6BA, 6350sf. #462809

Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Incredible Value $1,699,000

Prime dwtwn Bellevue location. Custom built ‘09 this stunning Vuecrest home is perfect many lifestyles! 5-Star quality, 3BR/3.5BA, office. 3300+sf. #454022

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Harrison & St.Mary 206-919-9992

VACANT LAND Opportunity!

$348,000 Building Site

$398,000 Private Lane

$448,000 Westside View

$500,000 Build a Dream!

$549,000

Tucked away building lot up private lane.

Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000 sq foot building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896

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

Cleared for viewing! #83516

Large residential building site in area of new/ remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views.

All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundary. #143651

South Mercer Island westside view residential building site in area of other newer homes.

Opportunity for creating a home of your choice. Utilities available. #482387

Design and build your dream home! Prime location in gorgeous setting. 21,350sf vacant lot. Views of lake and mtns, only 1 house from the lake. #455555

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

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MERCER ISLAND HOMES

Ready 4 Summer

$699,000

Lk View Condo

$878,000

Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Penthouse Lvl Loft & Prvt Deck, View Seattle, Lk WA & MI. 2704SF, 3BR/2.5BA, Mstr Suite, Office/Den, Granite, Bamboo, Marble. Close to Dwntwn MI. Townhouse Style Condo. #487081 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

North End

Fabulous Design $1,348,000

Surrounded by mature plantings and a level, sunny yard w/gardens, this meticulously maintained 5 bedroom home is move-in ready. Over 2900sf! #484118

$1,338,000

Welcome to this beautiful custom home built by First Edition in 2000. Warm hardwood flrs, soaring ceilings & walls of windows set the tone. 4 ensuite bedrooms! #487046 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Westside Resort $2,480,000

Great opportunity-own private 74+/-ft waterfront + private dock-boat includedMaster on main flr+den+lwr level rec rm+3BRs #473532 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270 Suzanne Lane 206-419-6387

Soaring ceilings, pretty NW views, incredible spaces for all. 5BRs, 4.5BA. Stunning office, with big views + bonus rm. Full au pair level. 3+ car gar. #473915 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

Cape Cod Estate $3,000,000

Extraordinary property-Acre+ of formal gardens, exquisite renovation of interior, 5BR/4.5BA, main master+formal rooms+fam rm+rec rm, outdoor rm+poolgorgeous! #391328 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

◆ *New Listing*

$925,000

First Hill

◆ New on Market $1,580,000

$1,450,000

City, Lake & mtn views, completely renovated 2005, 2 master suites, formal liv & din+fam rm in kitchen+rec rm bsmtwalk to Lid Park & town -enter on 66th #483416 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-230-5351

Gold Coast 60’ $3,125,000

Clean lines and walls of windows sets the stage for this 5BR/2.75BA home. Master suites on both floors offers flexibility. 60’ of wtft, 183’ dock & sandy beach! #471980 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

When getting your home ready to sell there are several key elements you need to consider: curb appeal, how the entrance is framed entering the home as well as the overall feel of the interior itself. Most buyers will have started to make up their mind about a home as they approach the front door, so put your best foot forward in your front yard and at the front door, will let the home speak your prospective buyers. Working with a designer/stager is another great tool that will give you that extra edge when it comes to getting the maximum value from your home.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

$1,250,000

Westside .49 Acre parcel; 50 ft, moorage & boat lift; more view w/recent tree removal, Great rm+kit+fam rm+liv rm+den+master on main +rec rm+carport+2 car gar #400850 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

The market has really been explosive this year; it has been an incredibly active few months! Since December, we have been operating with extremely low inventory and high demand in the market; there simply have not been enough homes available to keep up with the number of buyers. This has been especially true with homes under the $1 Million price point. A majority of our inventory is priced over $1 Million yet many of the buyers are currently shopping under that threshold. It has been very common for homes listed in the $600,000 - $800,000 price range to receive 6, 7, 8 or more offers, driving the selling price up over the asking price. Spring has always been a sellers’ market, and this year is no exception and all the indicators point to this trend continuing well into summer and fall.

Becky Nadesan, 206-972-1113, beckynadesan@cbbain.com

Shared Wtft

Views of lake, Mt Rainier & Cascades~unique multi-level home features 3BR/3BA, den (or 4th BR), living room w/TV room, chic kitchen w/ dining space + bar seating. #491730 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

Amazing opportunity to live in very desirable so. end neighborhood. Newly built in 2007, this 5BR, 4BA, 3 car garage, light-filled home welcomes you! #490989 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077

Vacation on MI

$4,290,000

Chic 4BR/4BA home fea 80’ wft w/ sandy beach, pvt dock, level grassy bkyd.

Art walls, window wall…enjoy this home inside and out! Seattle only minutes away. #440326 Molly Penny 206-200-4411

Lake Views!

$1,250,000

Contemporary 3-level luxury home located on private .46ac lot w/ Lk Washington views on every level. 6,070sf, 6BR/5.25BA. Short Sale #448700 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeff Costello 206-595-5709

Exceptional!

$2,399,000

Waterfront Time

$4,800,000

Outstanding quality 5BR+office/5.75 bath on rare 12,000 SF street-to-street lot.

N. End: EZ I-90 access. Lake/Mtn Views.

Chef’s kitchen. Legal ADU (separate unit) #479109 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702

A “home built to last”! New construction incl 5BR/6BA, 115’ level wft w/sandy beach, pvt dock and view of Mt. Rainier.

Outstanding details too numerous to list! #473900 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

MEET OUR BROKERS

Barbara Bro (206) 459-8411 barbarabro@cbbain.com www.barbarabro.com Barbara Bro has helped home buyers and sellers with Lifestyle Transitions for the past 28 years. This experienced relocation consultant and senior real estate specialist wants you to live your dream. With a Team that spans from King to Snohomish counties, you can count on Barbara to make your transaction process a positive one and exceed your expectations. A home is part of your Lifestyle.

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