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Grading the schools

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Policy group gives letter grades to state districts

By Megan Managan

mmanagan@mi-reporter.com

Fourth of July closures next week In honor of the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4, various city and local offices will be closed.

The offices for the City of Mercer Island, along with the Mercer Island School District, the post office and the library will be closed.

The Reporter office will also be closed on Thursday.

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With flair, Anne Jess and Marina King collect and distill public comments at a transportation town hall in Bellevue last Wednesday, where Eastside leaders voiced support for a funding solution in Olympia for roads and transit services in King County.

Economy depends on transportation Cities send message to state Legislature to pass new transportation package now

By Mary L. Grady

editor@mi-reporter.com

In Bellevue on Wednesday — the intersection of growth and change in King County — commuters and planners, along with politicians, came to talk over the issues facing the region if the state Legislature does not pass a transportation budget in the second special session now underway in Olympia.

The meeting began with an open house with various agencies showing information about transit and road projects in the

Bellevue Deputy Mayor Jennifer Robertson said that the group came together to “send a strong message to the Legislature that they must pass the transportation package now.”

The agencies warn that costcutting measures have already region.

In attendance were Islander been taken and that there is no and 41st District state Rep. Judy more to cut.

Officials from King County Clibborn and 48th District Rep. Metro warned that Cyrus Habib. more bus service is Earlier on needed. A funding Monday, the shortage might force 35-member cutting 65 existing Sound Cities bus routes. WSDOT Association, officials point to the which includes failure of the Skagit the cities of River Bridge and Bellevue, Seattle, a fragile 100-year R e d m o n d , old bridge in Kent A u b u r n , Dave Baker as proof that the Issaquah and Mayor of Kenmore region’s transportaMercer Island, tion system needs had sent a letter repair. Information to the Legislature distributed at the event pointed warning of dire cuts that will impact transit services and the out that it is not just state highability to maintain roads and ways or urban bus routes that highways that will result.

Roads | Page 10

“... after tolling began on SR-520, congestion on SR-522 in Kenmore lasts all day long now.”

Grades | Page 2

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The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will hold its second regular meeting of June at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, in the City Council Chambers.

On the agenda is a discussion of the bond/levy election planning, evaluation of the superintendent’s contract, and the first reading of the staff evaluation board policy.

To see a full copy of the agenda, visit www.mercerislandschools.org.

Green Edition

MISD board meeting Thursday, June 27

Mercer Island state Sen. Steve Litzow introduced a bill during the legislative session earlier this year that would give letter grades to schools throughout the state.

While the bill met criticism, a new report from the Washington Policy Center did just that — graded Washington schools.

The information was based on the state’s Achievement Index, a joint project between the state Board of Education and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, which has been in place since the 2008-2009 school year as a way to measure achievement in all schools in the state.

It compares how schools do in reading, writing, math, science and graduation rates, and can be compared against other schools and districts.

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MISD to revisit employee screening steps Track coach resigned after investigation into relationship with student began

By Mary L. Grady

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The Mercer Island School District will review its screening of potential employees after an incident between a high school

senior and an athletic coach led to a police investigation.

In May, Mercer Island police investigated what was termed as an inappropriate relationship between a Mercer Island High School track coach, Elliot Powell, and an 18-year-old Mercer Island High School senior in May. Superintendent Gary Plano contacted police after a student spoke to high school administrators about

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what he had witnessed between a fellow student and friend and the track coach a few months earlier.

After learning of this, Plano placed Powell on leave and called Island police. Detective Chad Schumacher, the school resource officer, was assigned to investigate the matter. He stated in the record that both the student and the coach were known to him from previous contacts.

Powell, who had been working part-time since the fall of 2009 as a special education parapro and athletic coach at Islander Middle School, was recently hired in December 2012 to be

City of Mercer Island spends over $125,000 on fight against I-90 tolling The approved budget for I-90 tolling is $275,000 to date. The Mercer Island City Council voted on May 20 to add $100,000 to the original amount of $150,000 set up in March.

According to the city’s finance department, the $250,000 has come from the city’s contingency

the track and field coach at the high school this spring.

Prior to his work on Mercer Island, Powell worked with students at the Bellevue School District’s Odle Middle School between 2008 and 2009.

The witness told administrators that he had driven his friend, who was intoxicated, to meet the coach after midnight at the Bellevue Park and Ride. The student got into the car with the coach and the friend witnessed the pair kissing.

The friend also said that the student has told him before that she had seen the coach other times outside

Coach | Page 4 fund, and $25,000 was allocated from 2012 General Fund savings.

To date, $129,176.67 has been spent on the city’s effort to stop I-90 tolling.

Of that amount, nearly three-quarters or $95,000 has been billed by the K&L Gates law firm.

Mayor Bruce Bassett, along with Councilmember Mike Grady and Deputy City Manager Noel Treat, traveled to Washington, D.C., in May to meet with transportation officials. The trip cost $2,140.

Grades | FROM 1 The new report from the Washington Policy Center assigns letter grades to those index levels, ranging from exemplary to struggling. Schools earning an exemplary rating got an A, while those in the very good category earned a B, good earned a C, fair a D and struggling an F. The grades were given based on information from the 2011-2012 school year, the most recent available from the state’s Achievement Index.

On Mercer Island, Island Park Elementary earned an A, while Islander Middle School and West Mercer Elementary both earned a B. Lakeridge Elementary and Mercer Island High School hit the good mark for a C. Jennifer Wright, the executive director of Mercer Island’s learning and technology services said the reason for the difference is a slight change over the last time period when the school’s were measured.

Both Lakeridge Elementary and MIHS dropped very slightly in the improvement over previous year indicator, which was enough to drop the overall score to a lower category.

Wright said any time

there is a so-called ‘negative indicator’ meaning a drop from the previous year, it will drop the overall score.

In the case of MIHS, the school’s overall score on the Index was 4.9, hitting the good category, while the cutoff for the very good category is 5.0. For Lakeridge, the school earned a 4.79, landing on the high end of the good category.

Other schools in the area received similar marks.

Bellevue High School earned a C, while Interlake Senior High earned an A and Newport High School received a B. In the Issaquah School District, Pine Lake Middle School and Skyline High School both received a B grade.

Eleven other states in the U.S. use a similar system, assigning schools letter grades. The idea has been openly supported by Gov. Inslee.

In total, 11 percent of schools earned an A, 15 percent a B, 35 percent a C, 27 percent a D and 7 percent an F. The remaining 5 percent of schools were not rated for a variety of reasons.

To see a full copy of the Achievement Index database visit eds.ospi.k12. wa.us.

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Operation Patriots Plaza 2013 Support Mercer Island’s VFW Post 5760!

These illustrations by David Lund represent our vision of the finished landscape of Mercer Island’s VFW Post 5760 Keewaydin Clubhouse.

Since acquiring the Clubhouse in 1966, VFW Post 5760 has rented the building to many members of our community, with the rental proceeds going to support veterans’ relief causes, both locally and nationally. In addition, rental revenues cover monthly operating and maintenance expenses of the building. We want to help Post 5760 augment their rental income by making their Clubhouse an even more attractive rental facility for individuals and groups by improving the building and grounds.

VFW Post 5760 has restored the Clubhouse exterior with funds raised at a community auction, Operation Restoration 2011, held on October 22, 2011. Our goal now is to help our Mercer Island veterans finish the landscaping and flagpole area as well as the Clubhouse interior if sufficient funds are raised.

Add your name or honor a family member by purchasing an engraved brick for the Patriots Plaza, to be located around the base of three new bronze flagpoles.

You can purchase a personalized brick for $150 each and help us raise funds to complete the improvements at the Clubhouse. Your engraved brick(s) will become part of an historical landmark at one of Mercer Island’s most treasured properties.

You are invited to join in our fundraising effort, Operation Patriots Plaza 2013, by completing the order form below and mailing your check for $150 per brick ($120 of which is tax-deductible), made payable to Mercer Island VFW Post 5760, to Mercer Island VFW Post 5760, Post Office Box 101, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Making a brick donation is a wonderful way to support our veterans and honor the service of a veteran in your family. Make your purchase now and be part of the initial installation of the Patriots Plaza. If your father or mother, son or daughter, grandfather or grand-

If you have a question about our Operation Patriots Plaza 2013 project or about purchasing a brick, please call Judy Leithe, committee member, at 206-232-5413.

There are three formats that you can use to purchase an engraved brick, using all upper-case letters. Please note that there are only 18 characters per line, including spaces.

Examples are listed below for the five choices:

FRANK SORBA LT USNR VIETNAM

(1) Combat Veteran

(2) Non-Combat Veteran

(3) Friend or Friends of the VFW

CHARLES ROBBS LT COL US ARMY 1980-2010 SUSAN LUND FRIEND OF THE VFW 2013

(Name) (Rank & Service) (War) (Name) (Rank & Service) (Dates of Service) (Donor) (Friend of the VFW) (Year Donated)

mother, uncle or aunt, nephew or niece, or a friend served in the armed forces, purchasing an engraved brick would be a special way to remember and honor their service to our country by including their names on the Mercer Island VFW’s Patriots Plaza. In addition, if you want to honor the service of our veterans as a whole, you can purchase a brick as a Friend or Friends of the VFW. Thank you for your support!

Operation Patriots Plaza 2013 Committee Friends of VFW Post 5760 Frank (Post Commander) and Bonnie Sorba Erick (Committee Chair) and Judy Leithe Mike (Past Post Commander) and Susie Cero Mike Gazarek (Past Post Commander) Bob (Vice Commander) and Betty Harper Susan Lund Charlie and Kris Robbs Kevin and Bobette Scheid

Order Form for Mercer Island VFW Post 5760 Fundraiser – Operation Patriots Plaza 2013. A donation of $150 per brick ($120 of which is tax-deductible) will place your engraved brick on the Patriots Plaza. Make your check payable to Mercer Island VFW Post 5760 and mail your check and order form to Mercer Island VFW Post 5760, Post Office Box 101, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

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___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (Rank & Service) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (War)  Non-Combat Veteran ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (Name) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (Rank & Service) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (Dates Served)  Friend or Friends of Mercer Island VFW Post 5760

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EYE ON MI | Let out the Hounds!

A group of women and their dogs walk in Luther Burbank Park on Wednesday, June 19.

The dogs and their owners had just left the off-leash dog area of the park. Photo by Megan Managan.

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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coach | FROM 2 of school.

The student later told Mercer Island High School principal Vicki Puckett and associate principal Jamie Prescott that she had been to the coach’s home, but only once, and denied that the two had a relationship or sex.

The student told police that she had begun talking with Powell on Facebook and by texting during the track season. She said she had kissed him at the Bellevue Park and Ride lot, and also said that she had been to his house and once had a meal with him at a South Center restaurant.

Two police officers met Powell at his residence the next day. He denied having any kind of relationship with the student outside of school. He denied that she was in his car or kissed him in the Bellevue lot and told police that the two did not have a sexual relationship. When the detective challenged some of those statements, he did say that he did kiss the student, but again denied a sexual relationship.

At that point, police had Powell call Superintendent Plano. At the conclusion of that conversation, Powell gave his keys to school buildings to police to return to Plano.

Powell later resigned from the school district.

During the last two years, Powell had been stopped

by police three times on Mercer Island.

In May of 2011, Powell was booked into jail after being stopped for expired tabs and driving with a suspended license. Powell’s records also show traffic infractions in other counties, including Snohomish and Grant counties. Powell does not drive students for the Mercer Island School District.

Powell has also been involved over the past several months in a family matter in King County Superior Court.

Mark Roschy, director of human resources at the Mercer Island School District, said that the district conducts what is considered the standard background check on applicants for any position at the school district. Even volunteers are required to be checked. The school district also checks with six references; three over the phone and three via email.

No issues were found when Powell applied for the job at Islander Middle School in 2009.

When employees change positions within the school district, those checks are not repeated, Roschy said.

The district subscribes to a service called Washington Access to Criminal History or WATCH. The process uses a database of records sent to the state patrol by

courts and criminal justice agencies throughout the state. The database includes conviction information, arrests less than one year old with dispositions pending, and information regarding registered sex and kidnap offenders.

In addition, Roschy explained that the application includes a disclosure form that asks if the individual has been arrested or convicted of a crime.

“If I see a DUI from Mark Roschy Pullman during college, it is not a good thing.

But I can deal with that.

I understand that people make mistakes. If someone says that they have not had an arrest or conviction, then I see it on the background check, that is a different matter,” he explained.

“If you lie, you are done,” he said.

Every year, all coaches old and new are required to attend the district’s ‘boundary training,’ Roschy said.

It is a way for coaches to understand what level of relationship is appropriate with students.

“The situation with coaches and student athletes is unique,” he explained. “There is a high propensity for involvement because of the level of contact to schedule and organizing. There is a lot of texting and calling.”

“There is a high propensity for involvement.”

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ne could seem to be cynical and callous to question plans for a new Youth Theatre Northwest along with an expanded Youth and Family Services Thrift Shop. Both are, of course, noble enterprises. Both serve our Island’s youth and enrich our community.

Boosters say that a new Youth Theatre Northwest could be built on the old recycling center land with the adjacent Bicentennial Park. They say that the site is not (technically) in the park, but outside the perimeter in an area now screened by trees. An expansion of the thrift store will increase sales and funding for the city’s Youth and Family Services. It will definitely be in the park. Both ideas represent new opportunities for their organizations and mission.

But they will come with trade-offs.

The neighborhoods and businesses surrounding the park will be affected by either or both of these plans.

Parking and traffic from the thrift store already spills over into the Mercerdale neighborhood as shoppers and park users juggle for limited parking. There are strollers, cyclists, boarders, walkers and dogs competing with cars in the lot and on the street. For those parked and pointed the wrong direction, U-turns are the favored way to head back to 78th Avenue S.E. In addition, a proposed lane for donation drop-offs will turn west off a sometimes very busy 78th Avenue S.E. about halfway between S.E. 32nd and S.E. 34th Streets, across from the Covenant Church parking lot and professional offices next door.

YTN hopes that the community will embrace the theater. They say that there should be little impact on the community during the day and that parents who drop off and pick up kids will not affect traffic flow and parking. They suggest that more parking can be added along S.E. 32nd Street and 77th Avenue S.E., and that Town Center patrons could walk in the evening to the park.

Leaving aside the issue of city/park land handed over to an essentially private enterprise, we are all for shared facilities, walking, shopping and the theater, etc. But there absolutely needs to be a traffic and parking study before any further moves are made.

A traffic study is needed on the neighborhoods around Mercerdale Park.

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Vote in the latest poll online • 83.33 % said yes. at www.mi-reporter.com • 16.67 % said no.

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To the editor A letter to Senators Tom, Hill and Litzow on public school funding I grew up in a working class family and have heavily relied on public education to accomplish a successful career and in raising my family. Without public education, I would have followed a much different path and would not have attended college.

I even attended a public university; it was what I could afford. As a result, I am strongly in favor of supporting and funding our public schools.

Targeting and reducing funding for public schools is not the answer to balancing our state budget. Teachers are at the low end of the salary chain, the commitment that other countries which is detrimental to improving the make to educating their children, like Germany, Japan and China. They are status of Washington state blowing past the U.S. schools in national ranktechnologically now, ing and not reflective of which will only accelthe impact they have to erate in the near future Send your letters to: our children and social, if we stand still, as you editor@mi-reporter.com. technological and ecopropose.

Keep it brief, courteous, nomic development.

Teachers touch our and sign your name.

I have lived in several future on an individstates and have experiual, daily basis. What enced the commitment that is made to educating our children is your motivation? Shame on you for targeting public school programs and through public school systems.

In the small town in which we the potential wages of public school lived in Massachusetts before mov- teachers! Washington state, our chiling to Washington, public schools we dren, our citizens, our state economy refunded in lieu of subsidized trash deserve better.

David Gusdorf collection. Citizens chose to drop off their trash at a transfer station or paid a private collector. The Massachusetts schools have satisfactory funding, teachers are respectively compensatPerhaps some Council members ed, and the students graduate with exemplary standing with higher than were not around when the petition average college attendance. I have drive and more preserved Mercerdale also traveled internationally for busi- Park. Now talk is that part of the park ness and have observed and learned might be given over to the children’s theater. A noble endeavor, but why?

Have your say

Why park for theater and not community center?

The community center has room for the nonprofit theater at a low rental cost. Plus, the community center is closer to the town center and its restaurants, et cetera, than its current location by the high school. Let’s keep the children’s theater on the Island and house it at the community center without intruding on Mercerdale Park.

Jean Majury

Light rail won’t help parking and traffic issues I agree with Susan Dykstra regarding the light rail and why it does not work for her. For all her reasons and more, I would not use the light rail.

A previous writer mentioned that the station would be empty because there is no parking. It will be interesting to see just where they put more parking, as Mercer Island is a mess already!

Furthermore, on a similar topic, I don’t know if our City Council persons or our mayor tried to use I-90 on Saturday (June 22), but because

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Many local cities, including Bellevue, Issaquah and Sammamish, ban fireworks, even on the Fourth of July. Fireworks are legal on Mercer Island only on July 4.

We want to know what you think.

Do you support fireworks being allowed on Mercer Island?

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

THE RECORD

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Police Thursday | 6 Fraud: A 52-year-old man’s debit card was used for nine fraudulent transactions in northwestern Washington between May 26 and June 6. Four transactions were approved, and five were denied.

Friday | 7 Theft: A 50-year-old Mercer Island man was billed $151.43 for Verizon services that he did not order. An account with his name, address and Social Security number was used to open five phone lines. He does not know how anyone obtained his personal information.

Sunday | 9 Malicious mischief: A police officer responded to a 3:37 a.m. report of three or more males making noise and discussing destroying

things in the 7200 block of 91st Avenue S.E. The officer searched the area and found a stop sign on top of a vehicle, which damaged the hood with scratches. The officer replaced the stop sign and left his card at the home.

Tuesday | 11 Broken window: A window was shattered out of a Toyota Prius between 9 and 11 a.m. in the 7200 block of 79th Avenue S.E. on the South end. The vehicle was locked and parked in the victim’s driveway.

Wednesday | 12 Theft: A dirt jumper bicycle with large shocks and an autographed bicycle helmet were stolen from a bike rack between 3:30 and 4 p.m. in front of the South end QFC.

Thursday | 13 Theft: A full yard waste can worth $100 was stolen out of a yard in the 4500 block

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 27, 2013

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Car break-ins at Luther Burbank Two vehicles were prowled on Saturday, June 15, in Luther Burbank Park at 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Someone broke into an Audi A4 between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. The weather seal of a rear passenger window was damaged when the of East Mercer Way at 12:20 a.m., for the second time in a month. The 56-year-old victim saw two male subjects load the can into the back of a truck. The suspects left the scene going southbound.

Kirkland police reported a similar vehicle in a commercial burglary, when two suspects carried stolen items in a large yard waste can.

Saturday | 15 Vandalism: A man reported that the doors of the former New Hope International Church were open and a ladder was set up against the eves. A glass window on the north side of the building was broken, making entry possible. The building manager was notified and planned to secure the building.

Car prowl: A set of golf clubs was stolen out of a locked Dodge Caravan on Friday night in the 3400 block of 77th Avenue S.E., in the neighborhood next to Mercerdale Park. The 47-year-old victim said that someone stole his wife’s purse out of her vehicle in Bellevue one month prior.

Her purse contained her driver’s license and a key fob. The victim believed that the suspects tracked down his vehicle and used the key fob to enter it, intending to steal it. The vic-

Sunday | 16 Car prowl: Camping gear was stolen out of an unlocked Toyota Tacoma on Sunday night in the 3200 block of Shorewood Drive. Stolen items included a Coleman four-man tent, collapsible cooler and sleeping bags, along with a radar detector and a wallet that contained $30 in cash, debit and credit cards, and ID. A debit card was used immediately afterward. The total loss was $650.

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Recess to a closed executive session to review the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

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

Chair Joe McDermott.

“The Board took strong action today to close a gap in the comprehensive response to misuse and abuse of medicines.”

In King County, more people die of prescription drug overdoses than from heroin or cocaine overdoses combined.

Medicine collected will be destroyed by incineration at permitted facilities, and drug manufacturers selling medicines for use

by King County residents will be required to run and pay for the program.

Seattle and King County Public Health will oversee the program.

No date has yet been set for the program to begin.

King County offers property assessment appeals online

tool for appeals called eAppeals. Appeals must be filed within 60 days of the mailing date on the official property value notice.

To learn more about the process, visit the eAppeals online at www.kingcounty. gov or call the Board of Equalization at (206) 4773400. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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King County will offer a new program for taking back prescription drugs after the Board of Health passed a new law on Thursday, June 20.

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Schools funding bill may exclude raises for teachers

By Jerry Cornfield

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With lawmakers set to pour as much as $1 billion more into public schools, Senate Republicans want to make sure most of it doesn’t wind up in the pockets of teachers in the form of pay raises.

A bill approved by the Senate steers most of those new dollars away from salaries and into training existing teachers and hiring new ones to improve the reading skills and academic performance of students.

One provision bars school districts from granting pay hikes greater than the rate of inflation for the next two years.

Teachers could earn more than inflation but, under the bill, any added compensation would have to be for “targeted professional development” and not salary.

Sen. Steve Litzow, R-Mercer Island, the chairman of the Senate education committee, said they want teachers paid for improving their knowledge and abilities in ways that will have an impact in the classroom.

There is concern, he said, that too much will simply go into salaries.

“Everybody expects by putting a billion dollars more into education, you’ll get results,” he said.

“We’re going to be watch-

ing very carefully.”

Both chambers adopted Many House Democrats budgets that suspend costoppose the provision, and of-living pay hikes for that has made Senate Bill teachers as required under 5946 one of the last stum- Initiative 732, a move that bling blocks in reaching saves $300 million. This agreement on a new bud- would be the fourth conget in time to avert a par- secutive year that lawmaktial shutdown of govern- ers have balked at providment on July 1. ing the money.

House Speaker Frank But budgets adopted in C h o p p , each chamD-Seattle, ber do prosaid the bill vide in the could not neighborpass “the hood of $1 way it came billion for over from other basic the Senate” education Sen. Steve Litzow services and but didn’t R-Mercer Island p r o g r a m s specify how his majority now paid for caucus will by school respond. districts with local levy The Senate approved SB dollars.

5946 on a 26-22 vote on The largest chunks of June 13. As of Friday, the money in each budget are House had not scheduled for bus transportation and a vote. materials, supplies and Washington lawmakers operating costs, known as are in their second spe- MSOC. The Senate wants cial session in search of a to provide $720 million deal on a new budget for on those items while the the two-year cycle, which House is at $524 million. begins July 1.

Regardless of the final The House, which is amount, every state dolcontrolled by Democrats, lar that comes in for and the Senate, which those areas will free up is run by a coalition of a dollar for school dis23 Republicans and two tricts to spend elsewhere, Democrats, are trying and Republicans are conto agree on how to erase cerned that teacher unions a nearly billion-dollar will make a grab for it. shortfall while comply“What we’re trying to ing with a Supreme Court figure out is what the order to pump significant locals are going to do with new sums of money into it,” Litzow said. “We want public schools. to make sure the money

“There is a concern that too much will simply go to salaries.”

goes in and actually makes a difference.”

The leader of the state’s largest union of public school teachers said the bill is a case of micromanaging by leaders of the Majority Coalition Caucus.

Mary Lindquist, president of the 82,000-member Washington Education Association, said teachers, administrators, parents and school board members will decide where the freed-up local dollars can be best spent.

Teachers will likely want money spent in several areas, including salaries, smaller class sizes, and implementing a new evaluation program.

“These are local decisions that every district in every community will have to make,” she said. “(Senate leaders) think they have a better idea of what the Everett School District and Marysville School District should be doing with the funds they have. I fundamentally think they’re wrong.”

Jerry Cornfield is a reporter for the Daily Herald, a sister paper of the Mercer Island Reporter.

Both are owned by Sound Publishing, Inc.

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Community briefs Mercer Island graduates Three Mercer Island residents graduated this spring from Linfield College in Oregon. They are Kaylee Adele Stern, who earned a bachelor of science, business; Isaac Lev Tobis, a bachelor of arts, political science; Cameron Paul Wilson, bachelor of arts, finance.

Their degrees were presented at the commencement exercises on June 2 in McMinnville, Ore. Christopher FrickeYang has earned a BBA in Airport Management from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.

Tessa Marcovitch graduated from Seattle University with a Master in Teaching degree on June 16. She is a 2006 graduate of Mercer Island High School, and in 2010 received a Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University.

If you have a graduate information to announce, please send information to rmar@mi-reporter.com or call (206) 232-1215.

Mercer Island School District schools announce summer hours Schools in the Mercer Island School District will be moving to their summer schedules this month.

Offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, until June 28, and will be closed the entire month of July.

At the high school, the athletics, facilities and main offices will reopen on Aug. 5, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To learn more, visit the MISD website at www. mercerislandschools.org.

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Letters | FROM 5 the express lanes were closed due to the Rock and Roll marathon, I-90 was jammed.

Cars were coming off at Island Crest Way to bypass traffic, then hopping back on at the 77th Avenue S.E. ramp.

As a result, cars were backed all the way up the ramp. I’m sure, although I did not bother to check, that North Mercer Way and First Hill were also busy because of I-90 people traffic hopping.

This is just more proof that few people want to pay the tolls on SR-520 when they can use I-90 for free, despite sitting in miles of backups.

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Shredding event held this past Saturday was a huge success with twice the impact this year. In addition to helping clients and the greater community recycle their items in a responsible manner, the office also collected donations of $820 earmarked specifically for Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, through the Windermere Foundation.

While the recycling event is a free service for our clients and community, many of you were generous of heart and happily opted to donate funds to this very worthwhile cause. The fundraiser was new this year and we are thrilled to be able to support MIYFS in the great work they do across our community. Thank you for supporting this vital and important community organization!

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relations people first said there will be no new MI parking for the proposed station, then with irritated comments from the audience, said that no decision has been made.

They were honest the first time: there will be no significant new parking. Why? Remember the shock we had four years ago when light rail opened in Seattle. Within a day, it became clear that the purpose of the light rail system is NOT to help citizens park and then ride to work.

Rather, the purpose is to force the population to live in increasingly urbanized, crowded, noisy, paved-over areas near the stations instead of in the less crowded, quieter, greener areas away from the city center.

Everyone who likes the idea of being pushed to live in increasingly crowded urban areas can go ahead and keep voting ‘yes’ to give Sound Transit more billions of our tax dollars. Personally, I will continue to vote no.

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By Reporter Staff

This year, the Kiwanis Club has partnered with the Mercer Island Masonic Lodge and Mercer Island VFW to manage the sale of fireworks and split the proceeds.

The stand opens for business on June 27 through July 4, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will be in its usual location at the north end Rite Aid parking lot.

The proceeds that are raised will go toward several Island organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Mercer Island Special Olympics, Mercer Island Preschool Association’s annual circus, Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Fun Mobile, and more.

This year the Mercer Island Fire Department has partnered with the clubs to spread the word about firework safety. “Be

Prepared, Be Safe, and Be Responsible” is the 2013 slogan.

The City of Mercer Island allows the discharge of legal fireworks on one day only: July 4 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Over 300 injuries reported in 2012 from fireworks statewide A total of 354 fireworks-related injuries and fires reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2012 by fire departments and hospitals.

Of the 354 reports received, there were 128 fires and 226 injuries, according to a media release from the State Fire Marshal’s Office to warn people about the dangers of fireworks as the Fourth of July nears.

The majority of these incidents occurred on July 4 and most were caused by males between ages 8 and 21.

The major incidents included: • 7 residential fires

Fireworks cruise is July 13 Join Mercer Island residents on the annual Sunset and Fireworks Cruise on Saturday, July 13, as part of Summer Celebration!

The boat will cruise around the Island and will stop to view the Summer Celebration! fireworks.

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totaling $880,500 in loss; 1 was caused by an illegal device, 3 were caused by legal fireworks, and 3 were caused by an unknown type of firework device.

• 26 fires and 64 injuries were caused by devices that are illegal to own or possess in Washington state.

• 7 sparkler bomb incidents that included 5 fires/ explosions and 2 causing facial, torso and hand injuries. These devices are considered improvised explosive devices that are illegal to manufacture and possess.

Parents need to know: Supervision of kids 14 and under is critical in reducing emergency responses to fireworks incidents.

Talk to your kids about fireworks and safety. Set family boundaries; only adults should light fireworks. Store fireworks in a secure location out of the reach and sight of curious children.

Remember the three B’s of fireworks safety: Be prepared — have water nearby and put pets indoors; Be safe — only adults should light fireworks; and be responsible — clean up fireworks debris.

For more information about fireworks safety, public fireworks displays and the fireworks laws for your area, check the Celebrate Safely website at www.wsp.wa.gov/fire/ fireworks.htm.

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News briefs King County hosts July 9 meeting on flooding The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ Water and Land Resources Division, on behalf of the Flood Control District, is meeting July 9 on Mercer Island to update the county’s management plan. The plan guides the management of regionally significant river and stream flooding to: • Reduce risks from flood and channel migration hazards. • Avoid or minimize the environmental impacts of flood hazard management. • Reduce the long-term costs of flood hazard management.

A public review and comment period will be held from June 14 to July 12, and includes one public meeting.

The public meeting will be held on July 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street.

Draft update documents, including meeting information, can be found at www. kingcounty.gov/floodservices.

Comments can be sent by email to wlr-rivers@kingcounty.gov or to Attn: Flood Plan Update, King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, 201 S. Jackson St., Suite 600, Seattle, Wash., 98104.

Pet owners reminded to keep animals cool in hot cars As the temperatures get warmer this summer, residents of Mercer Island are reminded that hot cars are dangerous for pets.

When it is 70 degrees outside, a car can easily reach 100 degrees inside, while 90 degrees outside can translate into 140 degrees inside a vehicle. “We haven’t had temperatures this high for several months, so people and pets need to take it easy at first,� said Dr. Gene Mueller, manager of Regional Animal Services. “After a long and dreary winter, animals need to get re-acclimated to the heat just like humans do.�

Animals don’t sweat like humans do, making them very vulnerable to overheating. Owners are reminded to bring cool fresh water for

pets, whether they are in shade or the sun.

Anyone who sees an animal in distress in an unattended vehicle can contact authorities by calling 911 or (206) 296-7387.

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EYE ON MI | Finally summer

King County Metro to replace, update worn-out buses King County Metro Transit announced on Monday, June 17, that it will be replacing its worn-out buses with electric trolley buses.

Metro is working with New Flyer, maker of allelectric coaches that use one-third less energy. The initial purchase is for up to 141 buses, about 10 percent of the current Metro fleet.

The contact with New Flyer totals up to $164 million. “Electric trolleys have a lot of fans, and I’m one of them,� said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “They’re quiet, they run clean, they’re part of our transit heritage, and studies confirm they’re the best for moving riders in our very hilly and dense urban environment.�

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Roads | FROM 1 are at stake, but city and smaller county roads and bridges are vulnerable.

Adding to the issue is that local and state tax revenues have fallen.

“County funding from local property tax, the gas tax and grants has declined by one-third since 2009,” a WSDOT press release said.

WSDOT planners estimate that between $250 to $260 million will be needed to repair and maintain roads alone in 2015.

Expected revenues generated from gas and property tax revenues that year are only expected to reach $85 million.

Insisting that local governments are simply unable to pick up the tab, local city officials came together to demand that the Legislature pass the transportation package by the end of the second special session now underway.

City officials from Kenmore to Auburn made the point that a safe and efficient transportation network is needed to ensure that commuters can get to work and that goods can be shipped to markets.

Speakers and panelists who came to speak and take questions included Auburn mayor Pete Lewis, Kenmore mayor Dave Baker, Kirkland mayor Joan McBride, Mercer Island mayor Bruce Bassett, Sammamish City Councilmember Don Gerend, County Councilmembers Jane Hague and Rod Dembowski as well as Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett.

Bassett said that while the prospect of tolling on

I-90 is the top worry for Islanders regarding transportation, he said that the Island’s bus routes will all either be cut or eliminated.

Lewis said that his community, Auburn, is the home of the largest warehouse district in the state. Employers and shippers need to be able to move their goods, he said.

Otherwise, jobs will suffer. Kenmore mayor Dave Baker said that congestion in Kenmore lasts “all day long” in his town from overflow from SR-520. In addition, he said, “bus WSDOT services are to be cut, and lowerincome families will be hurt.”

Robertson noted that growing delays on I-405 hurt the Eastside economy. “We have more jobs here than residents,” she said.

Repairing and expanding I-405 makes good sense, she explained.

“Every dollar spent on 405 brings $5 of benefits.”

The City of Bellevue, she noted, has already spent millions on roads in recognition of the benefits that it brings.

The City of Sammamish has a different type of problem, said Councilmember Don Gerend. “We are a bedroom community. We do not have enough people to support bus service.

We have heavy vanpool and carpooler use. So our concern is roads and transit.”

The passage of the state transportation package will help most everyone in the region. Deputy King County Executive and Islander Fred Jarrett said that the county has not spent enough on transportation needs. “We spend 25 percent of what we should

“County funding from local property tax, the gas tax and grants has declined by onethird since 2009.”

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Above, WSDOT workers take out the median on eastbound I-90 to make room for a new HOV lane in 2012. Changing lane configurations to make way for light rail is just one of the projects underway on the regional transportation system. on roads. Due to budget cuts, the county has cut its road maintenance department in half. We are facing a real crisis in roads.

“It is imperative that we send a message that the transportation measure must be passed now,” Jarrett said repeating others plea. “We are already closing one bridge a year.”

Luckily, he added, we do have our champions in Olympia, Rep. Clibborn and Rep. Jessyn Farrell, among others.

“We have done enough through efficiencies and reform,” Jarrett added.

“We cannot just wait for the economy to get better.”

County Councilmember Debrowsky said that he believes that people, if asked, would vote for more money for roads.

“We are behind already — before we get to the growth management act, you have to have the infrastructure in place,” said Gerend.

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4240 Crestwood Place. 4BR/3BA home, sophisticated architecture & updated interior, immaculately maintained & designed w/ an open floor plan for today’s lifestyle. Dramatic inside spaces & a medley of views as the back drop!

Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/67966

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.

Julie Varon 425-444-7253 www.johnlscott.com/59152

Southfork Elegance

$1,520,000

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

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.

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!

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

Betty DeLaurenti 206-949-1222 www.johnlscott.com/20974

Lake View Contemporary $1,789,000

Prime View & Location! $1,725,000

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

Cindy Verschueren 206-909-4523 www.johnlscott.com/26061

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.

Timeless Craftsman

$1,495,000

ASPEN HOMES: 3031 61st Ave SE – Framing & Roof on. Still time to customize finishes.

Open floor plan. Wrap around deck w/ covered fireplace. Easy walk to 3 Lakefront Parks.

Minutes to I-90.

Betty DeLaurenti 206-949-1222 www.johnlscott.com/97650

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

1980 82nd Ave SE. – prime Northend 82nd view decks, hardwoods, car garage. City, Lake Stunning Architecture.

N’End Traditional

270 degree views on Street! Cul-de-sac, 2 4+ bedrooms and 3+ & Mountain Vistas.

$1,449,000

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

Ideal Opportunity

$1,250,000

7229 93rd Ave SE. Hard to find level lot on Mercer Island, ready for your vision. 21,011 sq. ft. dividable lot, zoned 9.6. Livable single story 4BR/2BA home sold as is with property.

Mark Eskridge 206-251-2760 www.johnlscott.com/10104

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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

Stunning Craftsman

$775,000

Stunning Craftsman home in the Heart of Greenlake. Perfect condition 3BD/3BA home with great open concept floor plan. Attached 2 car garage & fully fenced patio and yard w/ barbecue. Close to everything!

Helen Hitchcock 206-856-7007 www.johnlscott.com/33126

Vacation at Home!

$298,000

6305 Sandpoint Way NE #1, Seattle. Vacation at home in beautifully maintained Sandpointer.

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

Anni Zilz 206-390-5723 www.johnlscott.com/56374

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Amazing Lake View

$1,099,000

508 Lakeside Ave S. E2, Seattle. Lakefront living doesn’t get any closer than this exciting condo w/ all the right spaces. Elevator entry opens into the entire floor living area capturing an amazing lake view. 2009 quality built from inside out.

Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.johnlscott.com/27649

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!

Waterfront Townhome

Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.johnlscott.com/29029

Welcome Home

Tony Salvata 206-915-8672 www.johnlscott.com/76789

$264,950

Bring your builder & remodel this quaint Port Orchard cottage or build your dream home.

17,859 sq. ft. no bank waterfront lot. Minutes from the Southworth Ferry, w/ views of Blake Island & West Seattle. A public fishing pier & boat launch close by.

Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/67700

Debbie Constantine

Craig Hagstrom

Millie Su

$699,000

9724 Mercerwood Dr. - Room for everyone! 4 or 5 BR/3 BA 2,810 sq. ft. Oak Floors. New Roof. Family/Rec Room. Close to schools, I-90, & downtown shopping.

Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400 www.johnlscott.com/21865

Endless Possibilities

$975,000

506 Lakeside Ave S. W1, Seattle. This lakeside unit is a quality built waterfront townhome with all the amenities. Roof top deck w/ view of Mt. Rainier as well as beachfront patio/ garden to enjoy. Private Garage. Day moorage.

Greenwood Home

$260,000

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

Dual pane windows in most of the home & newer plumbing. Mature plants provide privacy.

Tim Conway

Helen Hitchcock

Julie Varon

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/76078

Betty DeLaurenti

Lori Holden

$944,999

Aesthetic Excellence

$929,000

Forbes Creek Home

$499,950

Mt. Si Views!

$332,550

Charming custom built 5BD/3.5BA true New England style Cape Cod. Sited on a very private, quiet ¼ acre lot w/ decks off family room and master. Upstairs sound proofed bonus/media, 3 fireplaces and more. Move-In Ready!

Lou or Lori 206.949.5674 www.johnlscott.com/20477

11416 NE 112th, Kirkland. This gorgeous 3BR/1.5BA home has been updated & completely remodeled w/ some of the finest features you would desire. Situated on large flat lot in the Forbes Creek community. Close to I-405.

Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/14502

Renton Highlands Condo $158,000

1100 Harrington Ave W. #310. This condo is one of the best locations in the building.

Top floor unit with view of the park from all windows & deck. Master has walk-in closet.

Heated indoor pool, parking & secure access w/ elevator.

Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400 www.johnlscott.com/60409

Daphne Donovan

Dieter Kaetel

Tony Vedrich

New on Market

James Laurie

Cindy Verschueren

Terry Donovan

Gloria Lee

Petra Walker

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

12715 480th Ave SE, North Bend. This 4BR/2BA home situated on almost 1 acre, has a creek running across the back side of the property with stunning views of Mt. Si. The home is perfect for entertaining with decks on the front and the back.

Jimmy Pliego 206-240-7160 www.johnlscott.com/83841

Waterfront Rental

$4,000/mo

7671 W. Mercer Way. Custom designed 3BD/3BA NW Contemporary w/ meandering path to waterfront. Soaring ceilings, updated kitchen, fresh paint and more. 100’ of low bank grassy beach access, dock & moorage available.

Anni Zilz 206.390.5723 MLS# 502682

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Jean Locke

Larry Williams

Mark Eskridge

Andrea Pirzio-Biroli

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Mercer Island cross country coach in running for national award

By Megan Managan

mmanagan@mi-reporter.com

Mercer Island High School cross country and track coach Erica Hill has been a fixture in the running community on Mercer Island for years.

She has helped inspire hundreds of young athletes to love running and now is up for the 2013 Inspiring Coach of the Year award.

“I’m completely humbled, and it’s such an amazing group of athletes, parents and families that nominated me,” said Hill. “I’m so thankful for the nomination.”

Twenty-six finalists from around the country were chosen from hundreds of nominations for the 2013 award.

Hill has coached for 17 years in both cross coun-

try and track. school coach, who helped In Hill’s nomination, support her through a Mercer Islanders wrote: tough time in school.

“She is always there for She said running is her her students outside of chance to be free. practice, allowing them “Running makes me to talk about problems feel free,” she wrote on they are the Brooks having, website. “It’s helping my time to them find think, feel a solution Erica Hill p o w e r f u l or just and free MIHS track and cross l iste n i ng . country coach centered.”

Each year Coaches at the endf r o m of-season banquet, Coach around the country have Hill brings all 120 kids been nominated, includon the team up in front ing two others from of the room and says a Washington state who few positive, encouraging teach in SeaTac and words about their perfor- Seattle. mance for the year. These The top coach was to special words make each be chosen based on votes runner feel like an impor- from the public online. tant part of the team.”

The deadline to vote is Hill said she was July 21 at www.facebook. inspired by her high com/BrooksRunning.

“Running makes me feel free.”

By Megan Managan

mmanagan@mi-reporter.com

The second annual Joyce Hedlund Memorial ten-

nis tournament will take place July 13-15 at the high school.

The event, organized by Ryan Pang, a tennis coach on Mercer Island, is in honor of former Mercer Island High School tennis coach Joyce Hedlund.

The tournament is a doubles event with doubles and mixed doubles

Mercer Island rowers earn medals at National Championships

By Megan Managan

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Joyce Hedlund Memorial Tournament returns to Mercer Island courts Tennis tournament to be held weekend of Summer Celebration!

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Riley MacAulay, second from right, rows with SRC teammates to a silver medal finish in the National Championships in early June in Tennessee.

in three divisions. Players can enter in the A division which is the open level including college or strong high school payers. The B division is open to high school junior varsity and strong club players. The C division is set up for all other players.

All those entered can play in both mixed doubles or the doubles competition. Gift certificates will be awarded for the top players.

To learn more, contact Pang at rjpang@yahoo. com.

Two rowers from Mercer Island have earned medals at the recent National Championships, held in Oak Ridge, Tenn., June

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in the fall, joining his brother on the crew team.

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The Nat i o n a l Championships bring together over 1,300 athletes from across the country. Both MacAulay and Wales won their regional events to advance to the national stage. Both row with the Seattle Rowing Center under former Olympian Conal Groom.

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Sports briefs Mercer Island Force wins Snohomish United Invite The Mercer Island Force girls U15 soccer team recently won its division at the Snohomish United Invitational in June. The team beat the Issaquah Gunners in penalty kicks for the title.

The team includes: Mallica Carey, Julia Panelli, Renee Nahum, Gabi Kasman, Anneka Allard, Kate Daugherty, Nikole Pham, Sperry McQuaid, Mira Dornay, Mallory Phillips, Joise Blakeslee, Kayla Tsang, Lilly PeetMartel, Hannah Noren and Anna Gallagher. The team is coached by James Allard and Per Noren.

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The Mercer Island Force girls U15 soccer team recently won its division at the Snohomish United Invitational in June.

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The Mercer Island Rangers Little League team recently took first place in the Majors tournament.

Flame fastpitch team wins tournament The Flame 12U fastpitch team, featuring four Mercer Island students, recently took first place in the silver championship bracket during the ASA Sudden Impact tournament.

The tournament was held in Parkland, Wash., against some of the top teams from Washington and Canada. The Flame beat the Seattle Spice team in the semifinals, 11-6, and beat the Washington Patriots, 11-2, in the finals.

The team includes Angelina Barokas, Emily Rowe, Hannah Kelley and Natalie Wilson from Mercer Island. The team is

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The Flame 12U fastpitch team, featuring four Mercer Island students, recently took first place in the silver championship bracket during the ASA Sudden Impact tournament. coached by Taia Walters, Caitlyn Paus and Liz Pearse.

Mercer Island student helps softball team to tournament win Mercer Island student Jessica Ramseyer is a member of the Bellevue Blast Black 2000 softball team, which recently won a tournament in Tacoma.

The team won the gold

bracket in the 12U division of the Sprinkler tournament in Tacoma in June.

The team is made up of students from Bellevue, with Ramseyer the only Islander. The team is coached by Rick Jackling.

Mercer Island Rangers win Majors tournament The Mercer Island Rangers Little League

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Mercer Island student Jessica Ramseyer is a member of the Bellevue Blast Black 2000 softball team, which recently won a tournament in Tacoma. team recently took first place in the Majors tournament.

The team includes: Tyler Butson, Graham Cartwright, Bryant Davis, Chris Fuchs, Greg Fuchs, Alex Kaelin, Andrew Kaelin, Jack Moffitt, Brandon Nowbar, Rory Shanks, Max Tanzer and James Watson. The Rangers are coached by

Robin Fuches and Andy Shanks.

Camp for Champs returns to Mercer Island in July The popular Camp for Champs is returning to the Mercer Island Community and Event Center this July.

The multi-sports camp is for athletes and non-

athletes with developmental disabilities. The camp focuses on giving the kids a chance to play sports, interact with friends and have fun. On the last day of the camp, there will be a pizza party.

The camp will run July 15-19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the MICEC. For Mercer Island residents, the camp is $214, and for non-residents, it’s $235.

To learn more or to register, visit www.mercergov. org or call (206) 275-7839.

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Wednesday | 26 Family Day Camps: 11 a.m.2:30 p.m., June 26 and July 24, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E. Day camps held by Providence Hospice of Seattle with professional grief counselors for children, teens and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one.

To register, contact: Mary Jean Hermes, (206) 7497699, maryjean.hermes@ providence.org. www.providencehospiceofseattle.org.

Sunday | 30 No Kid Hungry Bake Sale:

10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 30, Hennie McPennie Shoes, 3043 78th Ave. S.E. Join Hennie McPennie Shoes in helping end childhood hunger in America.

Cupcakes, cookies, muffins, breads, perhaps even cakes and pies. All proceeds donated to nokidshungry. org, a national organization.

Mercer Island Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,

June 30, Mercerdale Park,

Places of Worship Presbyterian Church SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013

SUMMER WORSHIP 9:00am Christian Education 10:10am Summer Worship in Sanctuary

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7700 S.E. 32nd Street.

Washington grown fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, farmstead cheese and dairy. A summer of music, kids’ hands-on activities, master gardeners. www. mifarmersmarket.org.

Monday | July 1 Islander Hoop Camp: 9 a.m.3 p.m., July 1, MIHS and IMS. Basketball hoopsters (grades 1-12), join MIHS boys varsity coach Gavin Cree and his staff for morning and afternoon sessions.

Participants will work on skills, drills and fundamentals in a fun environment.

Registration is open and spots are filling up. Cost: $140. Register at: www. mibasketball.org.

Tuesday | 2 Mercer Island Rotary Club Luncheon: 12-1:30 p.m., July

2, MICEC, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Weekly meeting covers club activities and features a guest speaker. The general public is welcome.

Wednesday | 3 Mercer Island

Covenant Church Sunday Worship and Children’s Program - 10:00 AM 3200 78th Ave SE www.micc.org (206) 232-1015

Redeemer

Lutheran Church

6001 Island Crest Way 232-1711

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

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Pink clouds reflect the sunset at Luther Burbank Park, looking across the lake toward Bellevue on a Thursday evening in mid-June. If you have photos to share from Mercer Island, email them to editor@mi-reporter.com.

Probus Club of Mercer Island Meeting: 10:30

a.m., July 3, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Speaker: Dr. James P. AuBuchon, Puget Sound Blood Center president and CEO. Public is welcome.

Saturday | 13 Summer Celebration Mercer Mile Fun Run: 9:30-9:45

a.m., July 13, Mercerdale Park. A one-mile dash at Summer Celebration.

Register at www.myparksandrecreation.com #14021.

Summer Celebration Sunset

Library 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/ MercerIsland Opera Preview - “Ring” by Richard Wagner: 7 p.m.,

Tuesdays. “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.

Computer Class - Microsoft Publisher: 1 p.m., July 10.

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4 p.m., July 10. A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Registration required.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 10 a.m., July 13.

Come in and learn about KCLS eBooks.

Computer Class - Microsoft

Fireworks Cruise Aboard Argosy Ship ‘Celebrations’:

7-11 p.m., July 13.

Appetizers, desserts, nohost bar and chance to win a raffle basket. For tickets ($60/person) or more information, call the MI Chamber Office at 2323404 or view online: www. mercerislandsistercity.org.

Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) at Summer Celebration: July 13-14.

Look for a large and small tent exhibiting artwork.

MIVAL Gallery, 2836 78th Ave. S.E., will host its Summer Celebration artists throughout July. Artist Reception: 5-8 p.m., July Word Level 2: 10 a.m., July 26. Registration required.

A Place at the Table: KCLS invites everyone to find ‘A Place at the Table.’ Toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food.

Nonperishable food donations accepted for local King County food banks.

Children Miss Margaret’s Bon Voyage: 2-4 p.m., June

30. Come wish farewell to longtime Mercer Island children’s librarian Margaret Martin as she pursues new adventures in Cambodia. Drop by to say goodbye and enjoy cake, refreshments and a musical performance with Nancy Stewart.

The Enchanted Garden Story Workshop: 10:30

a.m., July 1. Presented by Live Paint! A Theatre & Creative Arts. Ages 3 and older with adult.

11, with raffle. Enter raffle at the Gallery or Summer Celebration tents. www. mival.org.

Events | Upcoming MIPC Vacation Bible School 2013: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.,

July 8-12, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. ‘Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together.’ Scholarships available with advance registration. Experience God’s love at VBS. Adventures include interactive Bible fun, great music, super science, cool crafts, hands-on Young Toddler Story Times:

10 a.m., Wednesdays, July 10-31. Ages 12-24 months with adult.

Toddler Story Times: 11 a.m., Wednesdays, July 10-31. Ages 2-3 with adult.

Reading Buddies: 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays, July 10-31.

Help your child practice reading while making a new friend. Ages 5-8 are invited. 20-minute reading session with a local teen.

Teen volunteers have literacy training.

Make a Meerkat Pop-Up Puppet Art Workshop: 2

p.m., July 11. Presented by Cheryl Hadley. Ages 8 and older with adult. Create a pop-up meerkat puppet.

Please register.

“The Barber’s Wife, A Play”: 10:30 a.m., July 16.

Presented by Last Leaf Productions. Ages 3 and older with adult. Punjabi folktale.

Rock and Roll Science Show:

mission work, global games and more. www.mipc.org.

Cours de Cuisine à Thonon:

Register by July 15 to travel with the Mercer Island Sister City Association to the Island’s sister city, Thonon-les-Bains, France, Oct. 12-20. The trip focuses on cooking classes for adults at Thonon’s famous Lycee École Hôtelière Savoie-Léman. www.mercerislandsistercity.org.

Chinese Songs & Stories:

6-6:45 p.m., Wednesdays, July-August, Shorewood Heights Community Center, 9056 E. Shorewood Drive. www.singanddraw.com.

2 p.m., July 25. Presented

by Pacific Science Center on Wheels. Ages 7 and older with adult. Take a glimpse into the underground geological forces throughout the Northwest.

Tops and Bottoms Drama Workshop: 2 p.m., July 29.

Presented by Youth Theatre Northwest. Ages 3-7 with adult. “Tops and Bottoms” is a story by Janet Stevens.

Summer Reading Program:

Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs.

Ask at the library for details.

Teens

Teen Advisory Board: 7 p.m., July 23. Teens, voice your opinions on the programs and services the library offers you.

“Beneath the Surface” Teen Summer Reading Program:

Visit www.kcls.org/teens/ summer or ask at the library for details.

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‘Act your age’ when working out about aging gracefully and Special to the Reporter with acceptance of one’s A few years ago, I had inevitable decline.

Much is being talked the opportunity to visit China and spend some about the new way of aging as the baby time in Beijing. boomer generaOne of my favortion approaches ite morning retirement. Unlike activities was to their parents and go to a public grandparents, park close to my today’s retirees are hotel. Initially, not ready to spend I just went for their twilight years walks on my Timi Gustafson quietly.

Those own, but soon who have worked I was invited by R.D. hard and played a small group of local seniors to join in hard all their lives, we are their tai chi exercise. It told, will continue to do so was a first for me, so I had — and many actually try. some learning to do, but But that doesn’t mean we everyone was extremely can defy the laws of nature helpful and showed me the forever. The fact that there ropes. Although I didn’t are many more senior athcontinue practicing regu- letes who can run a maralarly after returning home, thon in their 70s and 80s the message I received doesn’t make aging a thing from the encounter stuck. of the past. The fact that Tai chi ch’uan, as the modern medical technolexercise was originally ogy can treat most ailcalled in China, is in fact ments and control sympa form of martial arts. toms nearly indefinitely However, unlike aerobic doesn’t make us immune to disease. and weight On the contraining, its trary, some primary purstudies have pose is not to found that increase athboomers are letic ability, aging worse but rather than past promote generations harmony in a number between of respects. the physical Of course, and mental staying physaspects of ically active our being. at any age is It’s not Centers for Disease Control an imporabout being tant ingreable to dient for run maragood health. thons or lift hundreds of pounds. It’s not about Exercising regularly can winning in competition, prevent many age- and says Arthur Rosenfeld, a lifestyle-related illnesses, tai chi master and author including diabetes, heart of “Tai Chi – The Perfect disease, and will also help Exercise: Finding Health, reduce stress, anxiety and Happiness, Balance and depression, according to Strength.” It’s a more the National Institute of mature way of accepting Health (NIH).

Endurance and strength one’s body, how it works and how it looks, and also training continue to be important as the body

“Older adults should spend 150 minutes on moderately intense aerobics and 60 minutes on resistance training each week.”

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ages, perhaps increasingly so. Stretching for flexibility and balance exercises to prevent falls should be added. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that older adults spend at least 150 minutes on moderately intense aerobics and 60 minutes on resistance training each week. Naturally, more time in the gym or on the bike path can yield higher benefits. But equally crucial is acting age-appropriately, knowing one’s limitations, avoiding injuries and accepting (grudgingly) that things are not the same as they used to be. There is no point in denying nature taking its course.

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ACACIA Memorial Park, “Birch Garden”, (2) adjacent cemetery plots, #3 & #4. Selling $4,000 each or $7,500 both. Located in Shoreline / N. Seattle. Call or email Emmons Johnson, 2067 9 4 - 2 1 9 9 , eaj3000@msn.com SUNSET HILLS Memorial Cemetery in Bellevue.

Selling 2 Side by Side Plots in the Sold Out, Prestigious Location of the Garden of Gethsemane. Block 121, Spaces 5 & 6. Each valued at $26,500. Will sell individually for $18,500 or $36,000 for the pair. Call 360-474-9953 or 360631-4425 SUNSET HILLS Memorial Cemetery in Bellevue.

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. $12,500 each negot i a bl e. A l s o, 1 p l o t available in Garden of Devotion, 10B, space 5, $8,000 negotiable. Call 503-709-3068 or e-mail drdan7@juno.com Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds. www.nw-ads.com Electronics

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Cats

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Sporting Goods

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(5) MINIATURE YORKSHIRE Terrier Puppies Fo r S a l e. T h ey a r e 8 weeks old and ready for a new home. I have 3 female and 2 males left.

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AKC DOBERMAN Pups born May 6th, now taking deposits.

2 red males, 3 red females, 1 black female. $600-$650, (360)426-3993.

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Dogs

AKC SHETLAND Sheep Dog Puppies All colors. Both parents on site, $500.

Website or email:

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Call 360-801-6919 AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD pups. Females from $1500 black sable and bicolor sable. Males $1800 black sable. East German & Czech working lines. Home companion, SAR, Sport & family protection. 253-3800190 SchraderhausK9.com

AKC Golden Retriever pups. Excellent blood line. Also Golden Doodle pups. Wormed and shots! $700.

360-6527148

AKC GREAT Dane Pups 10% activeduty military discount 503-410-4335 D r eye r s d a n e s n ow i n Goldendale WA. 5 new litters! Guarantee healthly males & females. European blood line, these pups are a larger, stockier breed. Beautiful coats Blues, Harlequin, Black, Mantles & Merle. Super sweet. Loveable, gentle intelligent giants! $700 and up. www.dreyersdanes.com AKC PAPILLONS. Gorgeous puppies. All come pre-loved, pre-spoiled, vet checked. 1st shots & wormings & dew claws removed. See the pups at www.aladdin-papillons.com $500. We can meet Western WA puppy buyers in Ellensburg. ( 5 0 9 ) 9 9 4 - 6 7 0 4 we e k d ay s , ( 5 0 9 ) 7 3 2 - 4 5 5 5 weekends

AKC Poodle Puppies Teacups & Tiny Toys Pr ice Reduction! 3 Chocolate and White & 1 Chocolate Female. 3 Males: 1 Red, 1 Beige, 1 Chocolate. Full of Wiggles and Kisses.

Reserve Your Puff of Love! 360-249-3612

CHIHUAHUAS, Puppies $350 and up. Adult Adoptions also. Reputabl e O r e g o n Ke n n e l .

Unique colors, Long and Shor t Haired. Health Guaranteed. UTD Vaccinations/ wormings, litterbox trained, socialized.

Video, pictures, info/ virtual tour: www.chihuahua-puppies.net References happily supplied!

Easy I-5 access. Drain, Oregon. Vic and Mar y Kasser, 541-459-5951 English Setter Puppies for sale, $700. Registered American Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB).

Both parents are excellent upland bird dogs and great family pets.

Easy to train and eager to please, these are the best all-around dogs you could ask for. Born on 4/30/ 13 and ready for their new homes on 6/15/ 13. 5 puppies left, 2 males & 3 females. 3 colors to choose from: tri-colored, black & white, and orange & white. Also see on-line add for pictures. Call 509-607-0525 or 509674-2610 for more information. Located near Ellensburg, WA. GERMAN WIREHAIRED puppies. Taking deposits now. Will be ready after July 4th. Purebred, non registered. Have eight boys. $500 each. Both parents on site. Excelent hunters and pets. 253677-6201 JAPANESE CHIN. Purebred, 15 Months, A d o r a b l e White/Cream/Lemon.

Completed Vaccinations and Bir th Cer tificate.

Pa i d $ 1 2 0 0 . A s k i n g $900obo.

(206)9380604 (Home) or 206849-6202 (Cell).

MINIATURE

Australian Shepherd

Puppies. Males and females, $650-$850.

Registered, health guaranteed, UTD shots. 541-518-9284 Baker City, Oregon.

AKC POODLE PUPS Standard size 7 month old male & female puppies. Beautiful dark brown coloring. Healthy, happy, outgoing & playf u l ! B e g i n i n g t ra i n i n g started, shots & wormed.

Parents hips, elbows & eyes are good! $1200 ea. Call Roberta: 360443-2447 or 360-8656102. www.topperspoodles.net topperspoodles@aol.com

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AKC Rottweiler Puppies6 males, 4 females. Tails docked, dew claws removed, dewormed, & 1st shots. $850 360-3195825

MIN PIN Puppies For Sale - Parents on site, t a i l s & d ew c l aw s r e moved. $300-500. Call (206)718-5571 POM PUPS, 8 weeks, Boys & Gir ls. Cream, Sable, Orange & Black.

1st Shots, Wormed. Darling Personalities. $375400. Call 425-377-1675

MINI Yorkie pups. 3 M, 1 F, wormed, tails cut, first shot, $400 cash. 253279-3342 or email wblhsnnlyn@yahoo.com

MINI AUSSIE Purebred Pups, raised in family home, sweet parents, 1st shots, wormed, dew claws & tails done, registered, many colors, $500 & Up, loveaussies4evr @aol.com 360-521-7166

*PUG *PEKE-A-POO *PAPILLON *SHIH-TZU *KEESHOND *TEDDY BEAR *WESTIE *BICHON *MIN PIN *SCHNAUZER *ST. BERNARD *POODLE Photos at: FARMLANDPETS.COM

F Current Vaccination FCurrent Deworming F VET EXAMINED

Farmland Pets & Feed 9000 Silverdale Way

(360)692-0415 Use our handy online ad 24 hours a day form by clicking the “Place an ad” link at www.nw-ads.com to put an ad in the Classifieds online and in your local paper.

POODLE PUPPIES, 3 AKC males, Black, Cream, White & Black Par ti. Tails/dew claws r e m o v e d , d e wor med/vaccinated.

Ready now. $600 csinclair52@aol.com 360-275-2433

Puppies! Faux Frenchies, Boston’s and Boston X Chihuaua’s (Bo-Chi’s) Many colors, shots, wormed. Loved and kissed daily! $450 & up. See webpage: www.littledogpage.com 541-459-5802.

Siberian Husky Puppies B o r n A p r i l 2 2 n d Pa pered, first shots, wor med. Blue eyes. black/white or grey/white in color. Both male and female available. $675.00 call or text 509293-0905 More pictures available by request Siberian Husky Puppies B o r n A p r i l 2 2 n d Pa pered, first shots, wor med. Blue eyes. black/white or grey/white in color. Both male and female available 10 puppies in all. $500.00 call o r t ex t 5 0 9 - 2 9 3 - 0 9 0 5 More pictures available by request Horses

1/2 Arab beautiful bay gelding. 15.1 hands.

Trail horse, 16 yrs old. $1000 obo 425 8235501 tcantrick@comcast.net CHUCKWAGON Cook Off During Mule Mania.

Don’t miss the largest Chuckwagon gathering in the Northwest! July 19th-21st, Dayton WA, free admission to the public. Dinner Friday & Saturday night, 5:30pm, $15; breakfast served each morning, 7:30am, $8. Purchase tickets at www.

MuleManiaDayton.com o r c a l l C oyo t e M u l e Company 208-8168681; 208-816-8682.

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Garage/Moving Sales King County KIRKLAND

2 STALL BARN 24’x30’x9’

(2) 10’x12’ Perma stalls w/split opening wood Dutch doors, 3’x6’8” man door, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 2’ poly eavelight, 2” fiberglass vapor barrier roof insulation, 18 sidewall & trim colors w/45 year warranty.

Was $17,359

$15,838 800-824-9552 Washington #TOWNCPF099LT

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OUR REDEEMER Lutheran Church, 11611 NE 140th Street, Kirkland (Kingsgate area).

Having a Garage Sale, S a t u r d ay, Ju n e 2 9 t h , 9am - 4pm. Furniture, Collectibles, Clothes, Toys, Books and More!

NORTH BEND

G A R A G E / E S TAT E Sale! Too much great stuff to mention! Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28th, 29th, and 30th from 9 am to 5 pm located at 43623 SE 147 th Place, 98045. Rain or shine!

VASHON ISLAND

866-580-9405 Services Animals

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WOODINVILLE

OAK HARBOR

June 29th & June 30th

8-5 Sat. 9-2 Sun HUGE CHURCH Rummage Sale! Large choice of new and gently used; antiques, books, kitchen items, china, furniture, household, collectibles, ar t, clothes, spor ting, tools, garden, toys and much more! Friday, June 28 th & Saturday, June 29th from 9am to 3pm located at Nor thshore UCC, 18900 168 th Ave NE, Woodinville, 98072.

Garage/Moving Sales Kitsap County OAK HARBOR

2 nd ANNUAL GARAGE of Blessings Massive Parking Lot Sale Fundraiser; 6/29 and 6/30!!

A l l i t e m s o u t s i d e fo r sale! Items inside our 3000 SF building are FREE of charge! Breakfast and lunch! Tangible donations accepted. Saturday - Sunday from 9 am - 3 pm located at 640 Industrial Avenue.

E S TAT E S A L E . 4 5 Ye a r s o f C o l l e c t i n g !

Tools: Antique and New, Antiques, Collectibles, Fishing Poles, Furniture, Vintage Potter y, Table Saw, Radial Saw and Much More. June 28th and 29th, 8am - 3pm, 1 7 5 4 N W Va a R o a d , Poulsbo. Cash Only.

# 1 M O V I N G A W AY Sale! Everything goes!

Furniture including Oak d e s k . To o l s , h o u s e wares, children and adult clothing, toys, free stuff too and much more!

Saturday, June 29th from 7am until it is all gone! POULSBO 931 SW Fleet St. Rain or QUALITY GARAGE sale Sunday only 9am- 3pm shine!!

Furniture including cofGarage/Moving Sales fee tables, desk, chairs, lamps, books and much King County more!! Sunday, July 21st, 9am to 3pm, 15965 Lemolo Shore Road, Quality garage sale!

Furniture including coffee tables, desk, chairs, lamps, books and much more. July 21, 9am to 1pm, 15965 Lemolo Shore Rd TRACYTON

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Garage/Moving Sales Island County

GARAGE SALE! Saturday, June 29th 7am-7pm Don’t miss out on all of the bargains you will find!

Community is accross the street from Burgermaster located off of Bothell Everett Highway.

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The Homeowner community of Silver Springs, located in Bothell, WA is holding their annual

M U LT I FA M I LY Ya r d Sale on Saturday, June Garage/Moving Sales General 29th from 9am - 3pm at Va s h o n C o h o u s i n g , 10421 SW Bank Road.

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Garage/Moving Sales Snohomish County

ACROSS from Tracyton E l e m e n t a r y, Pa x f o r d Lane, Friday- Saturday, 9am-2pm. Great variety of items!!!!

A family friendly safe place to shop and sell.

Tools, household items, fishing/camping gear and more treasures await you

425.876.1888

for spaces No Admission & Free Parking MONROE

Year Round Indoor Swap Meet Celebrating 15 Years!

Evergreen Fairgrounds Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 4pm FREE Admission & parking!

For Information call

360-794-5504 MONROE

Year Round Indoor Swap Meet Celebrating 15 Years!

Evergreen Fairgrounds Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 4pm FREE Admission & parking!

For Information call

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

206-232-4600

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

OFF ISLAND HOMES

-SHORT SALE- $120,000

-SHORT SALE- $167,500

-SHORT SALE- $174,900

INVESTOR ALERT! $184,900

Top flr 1BR/1BA condo located in Front9. Updated kitchen w/cozy dining nook. Open living area w/frplce. Balcony overlooks the community pool. #498778

Single story 2 bedroom and 1 bath home in quite location on 1.5ac. Cozy covered deck overlooks the spacious yard.

Additional dwelling on property. #487356

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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

◆ Compass Point $360,000

◆ Grass Lawn Park $490,000

Floating Home

$495,000

Amazing Value! $998,000

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$1,235,000

-SHORT SALE- $359,900

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

◆ Magnolia

$724,999

Lovely updated home combines modern living with old world charm. Gorgeous remodeled kitchen & master. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths top floor Seattle views. #503531 Julie Green 206-230-5388

Light & bright 3BR condo with open floor plan. Soaring ceilings, stainless steel appliances, great flow! Positioned among 1,000ac on Redmond Ridge. #501315 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093

◆ Houghton Living $850,000

Minutes to everything... 2 Park N Rides, 405, 520, Metropolitan Market, trails, Google the waterfront. AND a main floor master! 3BR’s, and bonus room downstairs. #501556 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

A classic home in one of West Redmond’s favorite neighborhoods! This well maintained 4 Bedroom and 2.75 Baths on a quiet street is waiting for you to call it home. #503132 Eric Huang 425-922-4368

World class spectacular views sweep along the coastline. Luxurious gated retreat.

Finest amenities. Panoramic views of the Ocean, Olympics, Long Beach Peninsula. #488288 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

-SHORT SALE- $262,500

Great development potential - can be short platted to make 2 lots. Could be a fixer or tear down. In disrepair. #486497

Private drive ends at this cozy 3BR/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen & large rear deck &patio w/fully fenced backyard. #494945

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Charming Lake Union Floating Home on the desirable log foundation co-op dock.

Nice position on the dock of the most adorable community on Lake Union.

1BR/1BA #478218 Doug Shih 206-230-5364

Spectacular 2.5ac 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

Issq Schools!

$499,000

Renton Highlands Luxury 2005 Burnstead craftsman w/designer touches at every turn. 4BR+loft, 2.5BA & 2821sf.

Gourmet Kitchen with stainless appliances. #490425 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Whidbey Island

$2,450,000

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

VACANT LAND Dream Home Here $145,000 Building Site

$398,000 Westside View

$500,000 Whidbey Island

$1,650,000

Spectacular view property in gated Willapa Heights. Inspiring, panoramic, and sweeping ocean views! Property ready w/water, septic, etc. Just bring your dreams! #412843

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

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

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

Consider this stunning natural canvas for your custom waterfront home. Gated 12.5+/acres of statuesque firs and cedars fronted by your own beach & tidelands.#455191

Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

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

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Now is your chance. Build the view estate of your dreams. Over 21,000sf of mostly level land, one hse from the water. Utilities in the street. Start now! #455555

Large 7.46 Acre subdivision comprised of 17 single family residential lots located with in Bellevue. Great location with easy access to 405, and minutes from I90. #387423

Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414

Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

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

206-232-4600

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

MERCER ISLAND HOMES

Prime Location

$798,000

Sparkling fresh Contemporary in prime mid island location. Expansive flat yard and entertaining deck. Bright & open with vaulted ceilings & skylights. Welcome Home #486831 Barbara Bro 206-230-5356

Shared Wtrft

$1,150,000

Westside .49 Acre parcel; 50ft,+slip & boat lift; view protection, Great rm+kit+fam rm+liv rm+den+master on main +rec rm+carpt+2 car gar-so many possibilities! #505591 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351

NORTH END VIEW $798,000

2704SF, 3BR/2.5BA European Townhouse Style Condo w/Master Suite, Courtyard, 2 Decks, 2 Fplcs, Kitchen w/ Granite Counters & Stainless Appliances.

3Pkg Spcs. #491241 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

New on Market $1,198,000

Brand New by Friedman Homes: A sought after flowing floor plan with massive kitchen open to the family rm overlooking the sunny 15,000sf lot w/spacious deck. #500188 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

◆ Rambler By MIHS $895,000

Single Level, 2 Mstrs, Sunny Fenced Yard, 2002 Major Remodel, 5BR/2.75BA, 2520SF, 2BR Wings. Living, Dining & Family Rms. Granite, Hdwd, Slate, 2 Fplcs, 3 Patios. #504154 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

Above it All!

$1,348,000

Lovely views & amazing light all day!

Open floor plan w/ room for everyone!

Updates throughout. Plus a private yard, sport court. 3 car garage, north end. #473915 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

New on Market

$998,000

Step back in time. Unsurpassed Serenity found in this Prime First Hill Estate Setting. Large picture windows let the sun shine in. Tastefully Updated.

4BR/1.75BA. #493645 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411

First Hill

$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

◆ Lkvw Highlands $1,150,000

Classic Northwest 2 storied residence with large flat lot; multiple french doors open onto garden. Main floor flows from formal to casual. 4 Bedrooms +den #502544 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Westside Resort $2,200,000

Private 74+/- ft waterfront+dock. Master BR on main flr + den + lower level rec room +3 bedrooms-priced at land value, but so livable as is! #473532 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270 Suzanne Lane 206-419-6387

Dream big!

$550,000

Private lane. Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home. West side with possible lake views! Bring your builder/architect/ dreams! #404816 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

Outstanding!

$2,299,000

Exceptional quality! 5BR+office/5.75BA. Rare 12,000SF street-to-street lot. North End close to Lake. Mtn/Lake Views.

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

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

Gold Coast 60’ $3,125,000

$5,088,000

Magnificent northend-90 feet private wtft & dock, level yard; great rm & main floor master-5+BR, 5.5 baths, new exterior, roof, bsths & much more! #496920

Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

On the 4th of July over the past 25 years, the Mercer Island office has distributed over 181,000 flags throughout the Mercer Island community.

Watch for flags this Independence Day. Stop by our Island Square office and pick up a flag – or help yourself to the flags on your street!

Celebrating 25 years of flag planting!

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Italian Villa

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

Waterfront Time

$4,800,000

A “home built to last”! New construction: 5BR/6BA, 115’ level wft w/sandy beach, pvt dock & view of Mt. Rainier. Fabulous details w/outstanding master suite. #473900 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

MEET OUR BROKERS

Peggy Watkins Broker (206) 230-5444

How may I help??

Since joining Coldwell Banker in 1985, I have seen every phase of the real estate market’s swings numerous times. From the frenzy of the late 1980’s to the depths of the 2007-2011crashing market correction. This experience enables me to advise my clients how to maximize their position. My long term approach allows me to concentrate on the wants and needs of my clients and advise the best approach to meet their unique real estate goals.

Let me put my experience to work for you. I would love to help!

When experience counts, count on Peggy.

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