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41st state rep will resign to take position on education policy in Olympia

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Rock and Roll science show at the library July 25 The Pacific Science Center on Wheels will stop by the Mercer Island Library on July 25 for a Rock and Roll Science show at 2 p.m.

The show will look at the underground geological forces in the Northwest.

Martial arts overnight event for kids is July 26 Mercer Island Martial Arts will host a special overnight event for kids on July 26-27.

Kids will learn martial arts, play games, watch movies and more.

The camp is staffed by MIMA staff and is $75.

Learn more online at www. mercerislandmartialarts.com.

TEDx Talk at library rescheduled to August The TEDx Talk that was scheduled for July 17 at the Mercer Island library has been rescheduled.

The talk will now take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

The event will have the same topic, discussing implementing technological advances in our schools.

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Google takes note of Island scientist Bitners Mercer Island teen qualifies as a finalist in 2013 global Google Science Fair

By Jennifer Flick

Mercer Island Reporter Intern

Thirteen-year-old Mercer Island native Larissa Bitners is not your typical teenager.

Recently selected as one of the 90 finalists in the global Google Science Fair competition, the singularly gifted Bitners is already trailblazing new paths in the world of science.

Google’s online science competition invites young people from around the world to “be curious, ask questions, and perform sci-

ence experiments to answer those questions.” Last year’s winner from the 13-14 age group worked to help individuals with hearing loss enjoy a superior music experience by employing multi-frequency tactile sound.

Bitners’ project involved experimenting whether a parabolic reflector could expand the range of a wireless network signal, and increase its security by directing radio waves to a particular area while blocking signals from neighboring properties. And if that sounds complicated, you’re certainly not alone.

Dubbed ‘the fix-it girl’ by her mother, Melinda, Bitners has had a knack for technology and science her entire life.

“She was one of those babies who took apart the remote control,” Melinda recalls. At age 7,

Bitners dismantled and reassembled a transistor radio, and would later express puzzlement when discovering that her father didn’t know how to put window wipers on the family car, to her a seemingly uncomplicated task.

Tonya van Orden, her science teacher at Islander Middle School, asked her class to create projects in response to the same questions that the Google Science Fair had requested that contestants explore.

However, the students weren’t required to submit their projects for actual competition.

Completed in merely a week and tested with the help of her dad, Bitners didn’t register that her project was something out of the ordinary, until van Orden approached Melinda Bitners with the suggestion that her daughter enter the project in the international competition.

“It was original,” van Orden recalls. After three years of giving out the assignment, van Orden had seen many students devise

State Representative Marcie Maxwell announced last week her resignation from elected office to accept a new position in statewide service.

Later this month, Maxwell will join Gov. Jay Inslee’s Legislative Affairs and Policy Office as the Senior Education Policy Advisor.

She brings a strong background in education policy and funding plus business experience to this new leadership role focusing on K-12, early learning and higher education policy in Washington state.

Maxwell is known for her work in STEM education, arts education,

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maxwell | FROM 1 improving teaching and learning, college access, and preserving the state’s safety net to ensure that at-risk kids are healthy and ready to learn.

“I’ve been honored to serve the people of the 41st District in South and East King County, and believe that my new position in the governor’s office will continue my work on their priorities for our state,” Maxwell said.

M a x w e l l , Marcie who lives in Maxwell Renton, came by to visit at Mercer Island’s Summer Celebration! last weekend. She said that she was a bit surprised, but pleased when Inslee asked her to join her staff.

“It makes sense,” she said. “Education has been my true passion.”

Elected to three terms in the Legislature, Maxwell was previously elected to the Renton School Board for eight years, serving one of the state’s most diverse districts. She served all of the King County School

Boards as their Legislative representative to the Washington State School Directors Association. In the Legislature, Maxwell was on the House Education Committee, Appropriations Committee, Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Rules Committee, and the Technology & Economic Development Committee. She cochaired the Quality Education Council (QEC) and was on the Joint Legislative Task Force on Education Funding. Maxwell served in House leadership as the Deputy Majority Leader for Education and Opportunity.

Of this last session, Maxwell and others had worked for more dollars for education.

Was she disappointed by the outcome for school funding?

“My focus and that of others was to make sure there is a pathway for a 21st century education for all our kids,” she said.

“But,” she added, “there

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Citizens of the 41st District are used to seeing Maxwell everywhere, from Rotary meetings and functions, to education forums, realtor meetings and visiting with citizens at events both large and small.

She said that public outreach will be an important part of her new role.

“It will be part of my job to vet ideas from other sources,” she said. “I will be out listening.”

Maxwell is also a realtor and small business owner. She’s been active with Rotary, chambers and various foundations.

Maxwell has earned recognition from numerous organizations, including the Washington School Administrators Community Leadership Award, Association of Washington School Principals Torch of Leadership Award, Washington State PTA Friend of Children Award, Washington Education Association Friend of Education Award, Washington School Counselors Association and others.

She said won’t forget or ignore her former constituents.

“I want to tell people in the 41st District and Mercer Island that they will still see me. I will still be working for them,” she said.

Ginn is 2013 recipient of Flash Family Inspirational award

By Reporter Staff

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services announced Friday that it has chosen Rand Ginn as the 2013 recipient of The Flash Family Inspirational Award. Phil Flash was a longtime Mercer Island resident and artist. He and his family established this award in 2008 to “honor a Mercer Island senior adult who exemplifies the spirit of good sportsmanship or community leadership and who possesses an optimistic attitude and friendly demeanor while acting as a role model to others.”

Rand Ginn is receiving the award for the exemplary service and positive attitude that he brings to the Mercer Island community.

Throughout his 35 years as an Island resident, Ginn has worked on campaigns, levies, the Historical Society, the School Board and a host of other community boards. Ginn has a quiet, gentle, reliable, ‘can do,’ professional and straightforward demeanor that enhances his effectiveness with groups and organizations. He is selfless in using his business and financial expertise to serve

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Longtime Islanders and community volunteers, Rand and Judy Ginn. the community.

“Community work makes you feel real good,” Ginn is quoted as saying in a 2008 newspaper story.

In addition to his local work, Ginn jumps in when other important community causes or needs come to his attention. He has worked with the Ten Thousand Villages sale of international goods at fair market prices for Third World artisans, helped to bring the African Children’s Choir to the Island, contributed to Habitat for Humanity efforts and can

even be found sorting food donations at First Harvest.

Ginn also extends his community giving to international causes with the Mercer Island Rotary.

“In all aspects of his life, Mr. Ginn embodies the spirit of service to community,” YFS director Cindy Goodwin said. “The benefits from his service will live on in our community, as will his name on the Flash Family Inspirational Award Trophy plaque located at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. We thank him.”

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Island treasure seeks new owner Stately, surprising 103-year-old house on West Mercer Way is for sale

By Mary L. Grady

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An unique and stately piece of Island history is up for sale on West Mercer Way. The 6,000-square-foot wood and stucco home, offered for $2.1 million, is possibly the oldest home built on the Island and certainly the oldest grand home. While there are many cottages and cabins built around 1900, few if any remain that have not been extensively changed.

But even without such a designation, the East Seattle mansion’s design and look is unlike any other Mercer Island home.

It is older than Seattle’s Smith Tower, and while it was being constructed, the inventor Thomas Edison came to visit Seattle. It was built even before the Island was officially named Mercer Island. The small settlement on the Island’s western shore was then called East Seattle.

Built in 1910, just two years after the Calkins Hotel burned down, the house at 2740 West Mercer Way, was built by James Carr for businessman DB McMahon, a milliner who sold his hats in Seattle.

The home was purposely built just 100 yards up the road from Calkins Landing for easy access to the ferry landing. The McMahons took the ferry from Seattle across the lake on weekends and wanted to walk home from the dock. It was situated to take advantage

of the expansive lake views.

The shoreline in those days, according to locals, was higher and the view less obstructed than it is today.

At the northeast corner of the 33,000-square-foot lot was a tall wooden tower constructed in 1889. It was situated over two springs, several yards south of the house, and served as the early source of water for the East Seattle community.

A nearby water supply was essential for the use of a poured concrete pool constructed in the basement of the big house. The small retangular pool — unused now — was a place for relaxing or perhaps lessons for the children who attended the East Seattle School established before the turn of the century, or the Emmanuel Episcopal Church built in 1914, both just across the road.

As such, by the 1920s, the home was at the very center of Island life. The Guild Hall at the church served as the defacto community center for Islanders of all faiths.

Yet, as the decades passed, the home has seen its share of change. The school and

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Above: Inside, the view from the living room toward the main door and the parlor, full of warm wood and glass. The floors are pine, and the doors and woodwork are quarter-cut red oak. The windows are leaded glass. Both the living room and the parlor have wood-burning fireplaces. The arched windows beyond are on the enclosed sun room that features a hand-painted ceiling, as do several rooms on the main floor. Below, the familiar view of the home from West Mercer Way. the church relocated. The center of Island life moved elsewhere.

Yet, due to its uniqueness and size, the house has had many lives. It has seen use as a vicarage, French preschool, even a beauty salon.

In 1965, the Parker family purchased the property and raised their family there before moving to Portland,

Ore. Unable to actually part with the house, Mrs. Parker insisted on keeping it. It was rented out for several years.

The nearby water tower burned to the ground in 1975. The East Seattle School sat empty for a time.

The home fell into disrepair.

But it retained its imperious exterior, and sur-

rounded by a huge expanse of green lawn, it became a landmark. It was known by many as the ‘Castle,’ including its current owner, Guy Seaton, who grew up on the Island and graduated from Mercer Island High School in 1975.

Some 20 years later, Seaton and his wife Betsy, and their baby girl, came

through the broad oak door encased in its original leaded glass windows to look at the house, then for sale.

They found worn carpet covering the polished pine floors and the house apparently divided into individual living spaces in the manner of a boarding house.

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True Value Hardware to reopen at new location next month

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The new location for Mercer Island’s True Value hardware store is under construction and is scheduled to open in early August.

By Rebecca Mar

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In less than three weeks, True Value will be moving to its new location in the Mercer Island Shopping Center on S.E. 27th Street.

The hardware store, owned by De Calvert, has occupied the space below the Islander Pub for 27 years.

With the coming construction of the Legacy mixed-use building on their site, True Value had no leeway — it was either move or go out of business.

Their lease was up July 1.

“We’re doing as best

as we possibly can under these circumstances,” said Calvert.

The future location, formerly the Overlake Clinic, is next to a dry cleaners and Walgreens, and is a smaller space of 5,700 square feet.

It has had to be thoroughly gutted. After the new store is completed, True Value will lose 1,000 square feet of the size of the original store and its outdoor patio space to display lawn mowers, garden tools and mulch. As a result, the rentals department will be considerably downsized.

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Perimeter walls are being taken down at the current location as preparations for the move are well underway. The hardware store has 15,000 items in stock.

Willow, Calvert’s Australian shepherd, can still be seen in the aisles of the store, where she has been greeting customers for 15 1/2 years.

With the wrecking ball expected on Aug. 1, True Value must be out of the 76th Avenue building by July 31.

“We hope the Island will continue to support us as they have in the past,” Calvert said.

Legacy Mercer Island is a five-story residential and commercial project that will include 209 apartments and a number of affordable units, 258 parking spaces, a public plaza and commercial and retail space.

True Value’s new address will be 7707 S.E. 27th Street, Suite 110.

Mercer Island Reporter intern Jennifer Flick contributed to this article.

Plans for Thrift Shop expansion move ahead

By Reporter Staff

At a planning session held Monday night, the City Council saw the next version of a design of a remodel for the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Thrift store.

The idea is to expand and enhance the highly successful thrift store in order to eventually fully fund the city’s Youth and Family Services department with the proceeds.

YFS is still partially funded through the city’s General Fund. The store brings in more than $1 million each year.

At a June planning session, the Council reviewed a pre-design for a remodel and expansion of the shop, housed in a building that used to be a neighborhood pool.

At that time, Councilmembers suggested a variety of chang-

es to the initial design.

Councilmembers generally agreed that while the purpose and design were good, it needed to be scaled back to keep costs low and to minimize impact on Mercerdale Park and the children’s play area there.

Changes were made to the design presented on Monday evening, after Reporter deadline, to reduce costs, limit the size of the addition, and change the configuration of the approach to a new donation drop-off area.

Issues concerning parking were also part of the discussion about the impact of an enlarged store. City planners added more parking spots in this version of the design.

In summary: • The estimated project cost has been reduced from $2.55 million to

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This drawing by Mercer Island city staff shows the second version of a design to expand the Youth and Family Services Thrift Shop and to deal with congestion caused by shoppers and donation drop-offs at S.E. 32nd Street and 78th Avenue S.E. The city hopes to bring in even more money from the successful shop in order to fully fund the city’s YFS Department.

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• The proposed addition has been scaled back to 2,000 square feet from an original 2,500 square feet.

• The proposed donation drop-off on 78th Avenue S.E. has been revised and shortened.

• The existing parking area would be expanded to provide room for 69 vehicles. This is 35 stalls more than the existing parking lot.

The project would be financed by borrowing about $1 million. Another $550,000 would come from available cash from the city.

Some of the money to expand the parking lot could come from the ‘Beautification Fund,’ said Finance Director Chip Corder, who said that expanded parking will benefit park users.

The city also plans to reach out to the Mercerdale neighborhood about the expansion plans.

If all goes according to plan, construction could start next summer.

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Sunny Celebration!

To the editor

t was a perfect weekend, or we should say, a magical weekend for a party. A big party. A party that spilled from the basketball courts at the newly named Aubrey Davis Park to art in the Wells Fargo parking lot to Luther Burbank Park for fireworks. The city had everything tidy and trim for the big weekend. Staff and dozens of volunteers came together to organize and manage the biggest day on the Island calendar. Volunteers and vendors were ready, offering everything from snow cones to fine art.

But the Grand Parade is the centerpiece of the weekend.

People bring chairs and gather early along 78th Avenue S.E. Small children spill into the street to get the best view. In it, we see everyone from strangely dressed adults representing the Island’s Community Fund to wriggling wiener dogs to local celebrities waving from fine cars. There are Girl Scouts and drill teams, cheerleaders and tiny children on tiny John Deere tractors. There is the 60-plus member Mercer Island Community Band with celebrated percussionist Bert Pound on the cymbals. There are Hometown Heroes and politicians, Boy and Girl Scouts, karate kids and more. After the parade, the crowds stream into Mercerdale Park to pay respects to our veterans, then on to the street fair.

Along 77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street, fairgoers nibbled and crunched, and waited willingly in line for something cool to drink. It is rare that Islanders can emerge out of the gray for no other reason than to have a good time. As they perused the offerings on the street, neighbors commiserated about this and that or what absolutely needed to be done here and there. There was both serious talk and lots of laughter. Those with differences could converse and be civil, surrounded by the evidence of everything that is good about living in a small town.

It did not matter that tolling looms or that the price of gasoline is still over $4 a gallon. We were all there — staying home, enjoying ourselves and our community, its parks and our neighbors and friends.

Everything we needed was right here.

I would not like to be the “Grinch who stole the Fireworks, or the Fourth of July,” however...

The legal time for fireworks to be used on Mercer Island is from 11 a.m.11 p.m. on July 4 only. Until Sunday, July 7, I was still aware of the odd fireworks being discharged on the Island.

I am aware that the MI Kiwanis do sell fireworks on MI to raise funding for other programs. I know that the lack of this revenue would hurt the programs that they support. Possibly, an alternative plan could be developed that would generate a similar or better revenue for them.

Due to extreme dry temperatures in our yard, on our deck and on our across most of the state, I propose a roof. I am thankful that fires were not total ban of fireworks across the entire caused in our area.

We would have less noise, which is state, except during organized public most disturbing to pets, who are usudisplays only.

By enforcing this ban, it would not ally too afraid to venture outdoors to only cause less property damage and walk or go potty.

Gail D. Parrish cause less law enforcement officers to patrol our streets and firefighters to be called out due to carelessness by those deploying these items, or misdirected fireworks. The cities and state would I recall the political activity that led therefore save innumerable tax dollars by not having these additional crews to the construction of the Evergreen Point aka SR-520 bridge, 50-plus years out on patrol. ago. The landowners and We would no lonrealtors in the SR-520 serger need cleanup vice area were prime movcrews cleaning our ers and ultimately the benstreets of all the Send your letters to: eficiaries of the route. The debris left behind editor@mi-reporter.com. dramatic development of from those individuKeep it brief, courteous, the areas east and north of als who could not be and sign your name.

Evergreen Point has been a bothered to respect financial bonanza for them. their neighbors or The bridge serves that neighborhoods after their celebrations, by cleaning up after area, but not Mercer Island. We should themselves. Our family had found not have to pay tolls on I-90. Instead, I innumerable pieces of fireworks debris propose that the reconstruction of the

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‘It is rare that Islanders emerge out of the gray for no other reason than to have a good time.’

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‘Patriot Plaza’ not the right name for VFW plan I read the announcement in the Reporter about plans to create a ‘Patriot Plaza’ at the VFW Hall. I think it is a wonderful idea to have a memorial to veterans, but a terrible idea to call it ‘Patriot Plaza.’ I have belonged to the Southern Poverty Law Center for many years. They track ‘hate’ groups and bring offenders to justice. Many ‘hate’ groups and anti-government groups use the word patriot in their names.

So the word has become offensive. I have contacted the post commander at the VFW about my concern, but have not heard back. I will buy a brick in my husband’s name, but only if they change the name of the plaza.

Peggy Pomeroy

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For the first time since 1989, there is no people’s initiative on the ballot. What do you think?

Online poll

“There are no new ideas; it’s all decided by politicians.”

Alison Larsson Stay-at-home mom Renton

“It means people are content with the status quo.”

Colby Mueller Consultant San Francisco

“I think it’s good Tim Eyman isn’t active this year.”

Dave Charney Physician Mercer Island

“I would like to see an initiative to scrap Sound Transit and concentrate on cars and trucks and buses.”

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For the first time since the late 1980s, there will be no initiatives on the general election ballot in November.

We want to know what you think.

Do you think it’s a good or bad thing that there will be no initiatives this election?

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

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Robert Gerald Lewis

Robert Gerald Lewis was born December 21, 1926, and passed away peacefully on July 12, 2013.

He is survived by Andriene (Andi), his loving wife of 64 years, daughters Kyle Robson (Fred), Shaun George (Bill), Kym Shepherd (Mark), Andriene Sterlington (Phil), nine grandchildren, Whitney (Jared), Dave, Nikki, Jessie (Fernando), Madeline, Benjamin (Sarah), Aaron, Gunnar, Hanna, and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Robert Gerald Lewis, Jr. Bob was an alumni of Stadium High School in Tacoma (1945 AllState Basketball) and University of Puget Sound. After serving in the Army during World War II, he spent his professional life in sales. He was an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, an avid golfer, a lifelong sports fan, and was adored for his keen intellect, sense of humor and loving devotion to family and friends.

Services will be held Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island.

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Police Sunday | JUN 30 DUI: A 27-year-old Mercer Island woman was taken into custody at 5 a.m. for driving under the influence and with a suspended license in the 3000 block of 78th Ave. SE. She had previously tried to solicit sex from a 23-year-old man at a gas station and was reported appearing intoxicated. The suspect then entered a vehicle and drove around the block before she was later contacted and arrested.

Car prowls: A vehicle registration was stolen out of an

Jack G. Cahoon of Mercer Island, WA, passed away at home on July 11, 2013 after celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary and 89th birthday with family.

He was born to George E. Cahoon and Opal Brown Cahoon on July 7, 1924 in Los Angeles, CA and as a young child moved to Yakima, WA. He graduated from Yakima High School where he participated in football and track and entered the University of Washington and pledged Sigma Nu Fraternity.

During WWII, Jack joined the NROTC at the U. of W. with 24 other Engineering students. He was then deployed to the new aircraft carrier U.S.S. Tarawa where he served as a navigational officer. After the war, he returned to Yakima for the summer where he met Suzanne Raymond who was home from college. They both returned to school in the fall and because Jack’s father was ill, he changed majors and graduated from the U. of W. business school in order to continue his father’s grocery business.

Jack and Suzanne were married on June 27, 1948 and together raised their three children, Scott (Barb Tash), Sandra (Gary Simon) and Kevin (Maria Callaghan). Jack’s grocery business career continued with his two brothers opening multiple grocery stores in the Yakima Valley. Later, he had the opportunity to own two Prairie Market (wholesale cash and carry market) franchises in Yakima and Wenatchee.

This venture led to his starting 35 Prairie Markets in central California.

In 1975, he returned to Mercer Island and became the Vice President of Operations of Tradewell Stores, Inc. Later, he sold commercial real estate with Donahue and Associates. At that time, Jack “sort of retired” to enjoy his family activities with eight grandchildren which include Christopher (Melissa Clapper), Colin Simon (Sarah Lambdin), Aaron, Hillary (Tim Bovat), Alexandra Simon , Hanley, Angus, Leighton and two great granddaughters, London Simon and Charlie Grace Bovat along with golf, tennis, boating, fly fishing, poker club, rose gardening and following the “Huskies”.

Jack and Suzanne loved to travel and enjoyed returning to the ancestral home of the Colquhoun (Cahoon) clan in Scotland. Jack belonged to Kiwanis in Yakima, Yakima Tennis Club, Modesto Tennis Club and Mercer Island Beach Club.

He was an Eagle Scout and loved that his two grandsons Christopher and Aaron followed in his footsteps.

Jack leaves behind his beloved wife Suzanne, brothers Gene (Helene), George (Paula), sister Gerry Fisher (Jim) and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island, 4400 86th Ave, S.E. at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 20. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Salvation Army, Evergreen Health Hospice Care or Emmanuel Church Memorial Fund. Jack was special.

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unlocked Jeep Cherokee in the 2800 block of 75th Place S.E. Two unlocked vehicles parked in a driveway in the 2900 block of 72nd Avenue S.E. were prowled. A Garmin Nuvi GPS unit worth $200 was stolen out of one vehicle.

Sunglasses and a wallet were stolen out of an unlocked BMW parked in a driveway in the 2500 block of 71st Avenue S.E. The total loss was $260.

The wallet did not contain any credit cards.

Someone entered a locked Toyota Camry at night in the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. A garage door opener, vehicle registration and insurance card were stolen. The total loss was $50.

Theft: A small-framed hybrid bicycle worth $850 was stolen from the North Mercer park-and-ride sometime after Sunday evening, June 28.

Tuesday | JULy 2 THEFT: A gold and platinum diamond ring and a 14-karat

gold watch were stolen from the residence of a 52-yearold Mercer Island woman between 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The jewelry was nabbed from her kitchen counter during a time when workers were at her home.

ACCIDENT: A hit-and-run occurred in the QFC parking lot in the 8400 block of S.E. 68th Street around 4:10 p.m.

Tuesday. A 37-year-old Mercer Island woman reported that she had been backing out of her parking stall and was hit by a car behind her that had failed to stop. She subsequently followed the vehicle after the driver, a 68-year-old Mercer Island man, refused to exchange personal information with her. The victim’s husband called the police and the other driver was identified and contacted by police.

Wednesday | 3 Disorderly conduct: A 56-year-old Mercer Island man entered Luther Burbank Park while intoxicated at 2:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of 84th Avenue S.E. Police contacted the man, who had an open alcoholic drink. He

$439 in alcohol stolen after QFC liquor cabinet pried open Approximately $439 worth of alcohol was shoplifted from the north QFC by an unidentified male around 11:03 p.m. on July 8 at 7823 S.E. 28th Street. The suspect pried open a high-end liquor cabinet in the store and put the stolen items in his canvas backpack before exiting the store and departing the premises on foot. was ordered to dispose of the drink and leave the park.

Police issued a civil infraction on investigation.

Identity theft: Someone applied for a credit application from Wells Fargo Bank in an 87-year-old Mercer Island man’s name. The victim learned of the application after receiving a letter from the bank and a call from the Experian credit bureau.

Shirley Ann Berge Shirley Ann Berge, a long time Mercer Island resident, passed away on June 6, 2013, in Overlake Hospital from pneumonia and acute respiratory failure.

Shirley was born to Margaret and Rudolf Zuhlke, in Syracuse, NY on Oct 8, 1930.

After a few years, her parents divorced, and her mother took Shirley west to visit her sister and brother-in-law in Bellingham.

They eventually moved to Seattle, in order to improve her job prospects in the depths of the Depression. Shirley attended several grade schools, and then went to Broadway for two years until it closed. While there she pledged KN and enjoyed long lasting friendships with several of her classmates. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. She enrolled in the University of Washington, pledged Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, and continued classes until tuition funds ran out. She then worked at several local businesses, including The Seattle Times.

In 1953, she was a bridesmaid for one of her sorority sisters, who had invited her cousin, Gudmund Berge, to be an usher at her wedding. Shirley and Gudmund met and the romance began. In 1955, she and Gudmund married and moved to Magnolia, where their first two children, Mark and Anne, were born. In 1961, they moved to Mercer Island’s west side, into a home designed and built

by Gudmund, with Shirley selecting the interiors. Two more boys were born, Matthew and Rolfe, which made ours a full house.

After growing up as an only child of a single parent, Shirley found herself with four active children enrolled in Mercer Island schools,a decided contrast to her upbringing. She helped schedule time and provisions for our growing family to enjoy doing things together. These include camping with a tent trailer, hiking, skiing, and taking trips to many of the natural wonders of the Northwest.

Once the children were all in school, she returned to the UW to complete her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Later, she attended Bellevue College and obtained an Interior Design degree. In her lifelong quest to gain knowledge and experience, she worked as an administrative assistant for a variety of businesses and professions. An additional opportunity she couldn’t resist was being an extra with dialog in a movie being filmed in Ballard starring Gene Hackman and Ellen Burstyn.

Gudmund and she expanded their travels as their children

became more independent. She would research world destinations and handle the scheduling with their travel agent. They felt they should travel while their minds and bodies were capable of absorbing the culture and customs of different people and countries around the world. In their apartment, there is a world map that with red pins to highlight their extensive travels and serving as a reminder of the many wonderful memories experienced.

Gudmund and Shirley spent 50 years enjoying their view of Lake Washington, the Olympic Mountains, and the Blue Angels overhead from their Mercer Island home. Their patio was originally used for basketball, volleyball, and badminton, and then later reconfigured to outdoor gatherings for family and friends with pergola, BBQ, water fountain, and plantings.

Due to medical issues, Shirley and Gudmund decided to downsize to Aljoya, a retirement community on Mercer Island, in October 2011. It was her choice and she was right again. The day after their 58th wedding anniversary, she was taken to Overlake Hospital by the Mercer Island Fire Dept and eleven days later she left her loving family. Shirley will be forever remembered in her family’s and friend’s hearts for her strong devotion to her marriage and relationship with Gudmund, support and nurturing of the family, genuine caring nature for others, passion for travel, and playful sense of humor.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Gudmund; son, Mark, (New Jersey); daughter, Anne McIntosh, (Issaquah), along with son-inlaw, Larry McIntosh, and grandsons, Jordan and Kyle McIntosh; son, Matt, (Frisco, Texas), along with daughter-in-law, Wendi Berge, grand daughter Brynna, and grandson, Hayden Berge; and son, Rolfe, (San Francisco, CA).

In 2007, after learning about the University of Washington’s School of Medicine Willed Body Program, Shirley said she liked the concept of using her body after death for medical or surgical teaching and research. They attended a memorial service at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery and Funeral Home for previous donors, and both agreed to enroll in the program. Shirley is now a participant in this program for the advancement of medical science and education. The memorial service there will be held in September. Private services for her will be held during the family’s annual week long vacation in Sun River, Oregon at the end of July.

You are welcome to sign Shirley’s on-line Guest Book at www.

Legacy.com (search for Shirley Berge).

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I-90 tolling: City makes progress with full EIS and lawmaker support

By Reporter Staff

The City of Mercer Island says it has made significant progress on the Interstate 90 tolling issues by pressing transportation officials to determine the need for and the impact of tolling I-90.

Recently, the Washington State Department of Transportation has agreed to conduct a new public comment period during the EIS scoping process.

The city worked toward legislation that was adopted in the recent session, which now requires WSDOT to complete an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) instead of

the lesser Environmental Assessment that was originally planned. Following the adoption of that legislation, the city sent a letter to WSDOT, urging them to conduct a new round of public comment given the new EIS requirement and asking that they coordinate the EIS with any regional study to be conducted by the Puget Sound Regional Council. WSDOT has agreed with the city’s suggested direction in their response. WSDOT plans to announce a timeline for the new EIS scoping and public comment period later this summer.

Congressman Dave

Reichert recently sent a letter to Anthony Foxx, the incoming secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, regarding I-90 tolling. In his letter, Reichert raises concerns about the potential impacts of tolling on commerce and the legality of tolling I-90.

For details on the EA, go to: www.wsdot. wa.gov/Projects/I90/ C r o s s L a k e WATo l l i n g / ScopingSummaryReport.

For updates on the city’s work to prevent the tolling of I-90, go to www.mercergov.org, or contact Deputy City Manager Noel Treat.

Staying safe on your motorcyle

By Rob Jira

Mercer Island Police Department

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are over four million motorcycles registered in the United States.

Approximately 80 percent of reported motorcycle accidents result in injury or death (NHTSA). One of the main reasons for this is because a motorcycle provides virtually no protection during a crash. During the month of May, we wanted to give riders a few extra tips to help keep you safe on your chopper before you embark on the open road. Mercer Island seems to be a popular place where motorcycle riders enjoy coming to ride, so keep these tips in mind: • Take a motorcycle rider training class and get your motorcycle endorsement before you ride your motorcycle on the roadways. It’s important that you become familiar with your motorcycle in a controlled environment, get properly educated on motorcycle laws and rules of the road, and understand all of the safety requirements for riding your motorcycle on Washington’s roadways. (An estimated 33 percent of motorcycle operators killed in traffic crashes are not licensed or are improperly licensed to operate a motorcycle - NHTSA.) • Always do a safety inspection on your motorcycle before taking it out on the open road. Check your motorcycle’s oil, gas, other fluids, clutch cables, tire air pressure, head/tail lights, and brakes.

• A good rule to follow —

never ride your motorcycle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs.

• Always wear an approved motorcycle helmet while riding (look for the DOT label).

• Wear proper clothing and eye protection while riding, as it may save you from serious injury if you are involved in an accident/ crash.

• Do not carry a passenger under 5 years old. Also remember, riding a motorcycle with a passenger is much different than riding it alone.

• Make sure that all of your motorcycle’s lights and lamps are lit while the motorcycle is in motion so that you are visible during

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Mercer Island firefighters dig South end trench during rescue practice

By Reporter Staff

During specialized training over the duration of two weeks, Mercer Island firefighters updated their skills for trench rescue emergen-

cies.

Residents passing by the South end fire station may have noticed the unusual activity — people in the ground. The annual training is required by law and one challenge is to find a suitable location to dig a trench.

The South end station is scheduled to be demolished and served as the perfect digging location.

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Vacation Bible School in full swing at Presbyterian church

Hooray for the Mercer Island Community Band I had a great time at Summer Celebration this year, and was fortunate to march with the Mercer Island Summer Celebration Parade Band.

The 65 local musicians who volunteered to perform for the community in the parade band last weekend are a cool group of middle schoolers, high school and college kids, young adults, siblings, parents, a grandparent or two.

Bert Pound, age 96, showed experience and style, marching with this year’s drumline. (He was the inspiration for this band three years ago.)

This summer celebration band is a fun place for friends, alums and anyone else who enjoys making good music together — and then giving that gift to the community and raising everyone’s spirits!

All players are welcomed to “Like” us on Facebook to receive a notice in 2014.

This year’s parade band

is extremely grateful for the logistical support they received from Parker Bixby and MIHS (instruments), the doctors of Mercer Island Pediatrics (uniforms), Bert Pound, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church (rehearsal space), and the families of the players.

Like many good endeavors, it cannot be done alone, and every individual plays an important part in the success and the sound of this group! Thanks to all the players and supporters!

Dave Menz Mercer Islanders need to congratulate Dave Menz for the excellent job he did in once more getting a marching band together for the Summer Celebration Parade. And we should also thank Mercer Island High School Director Bixby for supplying needed instruments for many of the musicians. Parade viewers enjoyed hearing music from a 64-piece marching band!

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Vacation Bible School was in full swing at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church last week with the theme, “Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together.” Kids from age 4 through fifth grade learned Bible stories and verses, completed a service project, made crafts and played games from Monday through Friday.

With team names such as the Jelly Donuts, Corn Dogs and Cotton Candy, 65 total children were in attendance with dozens of volunteers helping out. There were 71 volunteers altogether, serving at different times. MIPC partnered with a homeless shelter for families, Julia’s Place, to bring five homeless children to VBS with full scholarships.

The shelter, Julia’s Place, is located in the basement of Seattle’s Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church, whose pastor provided transportation for the chil-

dren from the shelter to VBS every morning.

The church also supported the nonprofit Friends of the Children King County by providing 99 filled backpacks for low-income, at-risk children. The VBS kids packed the backpacks full of supplies — rulers, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, binders and more — for all grades, K-12.

“The kids really got it — not all kids are lucky on Mercer Island and have school supplies,” said Kathy McDonald, the project coordinator.

MIPC raised $3,000 at its community rummage sale in May and used that money to purchase the school supplies. Target also contributed to the fund.

“We do VBS for a couple of purposes — to be an outreach, to meet our neighbors. To welcome children to discover that church is fun, that it’s for them, and that it is a place to learn that God’s love is for them and that they are all accepted. The

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Lauren, dressed for “Blue Day,” painted a mask during craft time at the MIPC Vacation Bible School on July 10. theme this year is that God’s love is for everyone, for the whole world.

Everyone is welcome,” said Jennifer Paterson, Director of Ministries for Children and Families. “It’s a chance to make new friends, a chance for our kids to know God’s love and joy … it’s a lasting memory that makes an imprint on a child’s life forever.”

The church’s gym was

transformed into a “global marketplace,” with booths of various countries such as Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and Australia.

On Wednesday, kids learned Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, with the focus on how to be a good neighbor. A skit was performed.

“God loves a cheerful giver,” Islander Marla Briggs told the children.

Google | FROM 1 similar experiments, until and Bitners was announced Bitners handed in her proj- as one of 90 regional finalect. She characterized her ists from around the globe.

Not overly concerned student’s work as clear and simple, a rare trait in sci- with the outcome, one ence experiments these might find Bitners playing video games or practicdays.

“As scientists, we have to ing percussion for Islander make what we do under- Middle School’s jazz band instead of standable to fretting the rest of over the the world,” Google van Orden Science explains.

F a i r ’ s Bitners did ultimate just that with decision. her accessible Despite her and practical cool and experiment. collected She sat on Tonya van Orden e x t e r i o r , the idea of IMS science teacher her mother submitting it suspects to the global that she competition for a long time, and is excited about Google waited until minutes before Science Fair’s recognition of the deadline to submit her her work.

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Mercer Island student Larissa Bitners with her project. gotten,” her mother said.

And proud she should be.

Though Bitners narrowly missed making one of the top 15 spots when they were announced on June 27, Melinda explains that this development is something her daughter is not at all discouraged by, as “she didn’t think her project was earth-changing.” Other experiments from her age group that advanced in the

competition involved helping endangered species and solving the shortage crisis of rare-earth elements.

However, Melinda is sure her daughter will compete in the Google Science Fair again in the future.

Having only just finished eighth grade, Larissa Bitners should be on Mercer Island’s radar as one to watch in coming years.

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Mercer Island native collaborates his way to film festival acclaim

By Jennifer Flick

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Mercer Island High class of ’09 graduate Leeran Raphaely has a lot to be proud of lately.

At only 22 years of age, his animated musical short film, “En Passant,” has received considerable praise, recently winning two prominent Jerry Goldsmith Awards from the International Film Musical Festival in Cordoba, Spain, for Best Song and Best Score in an Animated Short.

The all-around talented Raphaely, a composer, arranger and pianist, has been working on “En Passant” for the last two years. Raphaely conceived the original idea for film and has since created all the music and lyrics featured, managed the sound engiContributed Photos neering, and voiced a minor Above, musicians work on the score for Islander Leeran Raphaely’s animated musical role. Recruiting UK-based director Chris Burton to col- short, “En Passant.” Below, a screen shot from the feature, which won several awards at the laborate with him, Raphaely International Film Musical Festival in Cordoba, Spain. worked with virtually no awards for best score and budget during the entirety of animated short,” Raphaely the time that he spent makexplains. ing the film, using the free The online community 3-D graphics software prohas been equally receptive. gram, Blender. Burton, who The YouTube user’s comwas located in London, comments on the video’s page municated with Raphaely via are overwhelmingly posiInternet for the entirety of tive with declarations of “En the production.

Passant” as a “masterpiece” Raphaely recalls, “I’d been and predictions that it will writing musicals in my spare become an “icon in Blender time, and I wanted to do history.” something where I wouldn’t Islander Greg played flute, and Audrey City, Raphaely is embarking be held back by my inability Asimakoupoulos, whose Miller was on clarinet, with on his next adventure in the to find sets and professional daughter, Lauren, played Jacob Bloom on bass clarinet, Big Apple, working as a softactors. As difficult as animaflute in the orchestra fea- Julia Chalker on violins and ware engineer for Google. tion is, I thought I might be tured in “En Passant,” said, solo violin, Zach Hartmann He suspects he’ll move able to shoot above my bud“I think we should keep our on bass and contrabass, and back to the Island one day, get.” eyes on Leeran. Ben Fang on guitar. but until then, the City of A n d He has a brilliant Leaving Mercer Island Dreams seems like a fitting he did future ahead of next month for New York place for this local virtuoso. just that. him.”

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Mercer Island High School grads complete study abroad program in Beijing

By Reporter Staff

Two Mercer Island High School graduates recently participated in and completed the IES Abroad Beijing program this spring.

Alyssa Suhm, a 2011 MIHS grad, and Colin Strong, a 2010 MIHS grad, completed a semester in contemporary issues at Beijing Foreign Studies University. During the graduation ceremony, Suhm was recognized for most improved language ability in Mandarin

Chinese, while Strong was recognized for outstanding overall academic achievement.

As part of the program, both studied Mandarin Chinese, but also took classes in modern Chinese literature, government and politics, international relations, environmental science and Tibetan studies.

Suhm will return to Villanova University this fall, while Strong will return to Whitman.

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It was magic at 2013’s Summer Celebration!

By Reporter Staff

Mercer Island’s annual summer extravaganza, Summer Celebration, went off without a hitch last weekend.

Warm weather and sunny skies brought out the crowds, who enjoyed the traditional grand parade, street fair and evening fireworks show.

This year’s theme was

“It’s Magic,” with magic shows all weekend long.

The community band was a featured hit in the parade, bringing together over 60 musicians from around the Island, led by 96-year-old Bert Pound.

All photos were taken by Matt Brashears. He can be contacted at www.brashearsphotography.com.

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Above, colorfully adorned drill team members with the Electronetts Jazzlyn-Divas perform during the Saturday morning parade down 78th Avenue Southeast. Below, a Boy Scout passes out candy to kids along the parade route on 78th Avenue Southeast.

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Bert Pound, 96, mans the cymbals with the Mercer Island Community Band that he helped to found.

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Jack McMahon, 4, of Seattle, has his hands full with a footlong corn dog and drink after a visit to one of the many food vendors on the street alongside Mercerdale Park on Saturday.

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Miss Seattle, Delia Lubanovici, a Northwest University graduate, waves to the crowd during the parade.

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City Council candidate Rich Erwin shakes hands with the crowd during the parade.

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Above, two boys ride a zip line at Summer Celebration! in Mercerdale Park on Saturday. Below, the Mercer Island High School cheerleaders perform in the parade. Below right, Addison Moffitt, 5, of Mercer Island, surrounds herself with bubbles with a bubble gun that she bought from a vendor in Mercerdale Park on Saturday, July 13, during the annual Summer Celebration! festival.

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Jane McCormmach of Mercer Island and her grandchildren, Ariya Shendure, 5, right, and Daniel Shendure, 4, both of Seattle, wait for the Saturday morning parade to begin along 78th Avenue Southeast, each adorned with a sun hat.

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Timeless Craftsman

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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.

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Perfectly Private

$1,232,500

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!

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Grand MI Waterfront

$3,170,000

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

Lake View Contemporary $1,789,000

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

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

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Historic Appleton

$1,169,500

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.

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

North End Home

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8206 N. Mercer Way. Brilliant natural light accents the features of this 3BR/1.75BA home.

Fenced backyard w/ patio for outdoor living.

12,000 sq. ft. lot. Close to freeways, shopping, recreation & transportation. www.johnlscott.com/50798

Duncan Place Condo

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Located in the heart of the vibrant U District, this beautifully maintained condo has a walking score of 98. 1 Bedrm & full bath, stainless appliances, granite counter tops, living room w/ city views and W/D in unit. Excellent building features as well.

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Waterfront Townhome

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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.

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Newly Remodeled

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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

Charming Cape Cod

$944,999

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

Forbes Creek Home

$499,950

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

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$929,000

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

Mt. Si Views!

$332,550

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/83727

Stunning Craftsman

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

Greenwood Home

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

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Sports briefs

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Michael Lewis, Kyle Reitinger, Jeremy Chow and Michael Diamond – all MIHS graduates – won their division at this year’s Hoopfest in Spokane.

Islanders participate in Hoopfest

By Megan Managan

mmanagan@mi-reporter.com

Every year, kids and teams

from Mercer Island make the trek across Washington for Spokane’s annual Hoopfest.

This year was no differ-

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Students Phinney Tasker, Jack Delay, Marcus Schiller and David Sims won their division at Hoopfest in Spokane.

ent, with several teams from the Island participating, and winning at the basketball tournament.

Team Villa No Fun, made up of Mercer Island High School graduates from the class of 2012, won its category. The team went undefeated and won five straight games to win its division.

The team includes: Michael Lewis, who attends the University of Washington; Kyle Reitinger, who goes to Villanova University; Jeremy Chow, who attends Gonzaga; and Michael Diamond, who also goes to UW. Another team of students, all of whom will be freshmen next year, won their division.

The players have played together for the last five years, and this was their first championship. They won the title at Hoopfest in overtime.

The group includes: Phinney Tasker, Jack Delay, Marcus Schiller and David Sims.

All are students on Mercer Island except for Tasker, who lives in Issaquah and will attend Issaquah High School in the fall.

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The Mercer Island U13 girls Maroon soccer team participated in the Celebrate Shoreline tournament in mid-June, making it to the tournament finals.

Mercer Island girls soccer team plays makes finals at Shoreline tournament The Mercer Island U13 girls Maroon soccer team participated in the Celebrate Shoreline tournament in mid-June, making it to the tournament finals.

The team, which consists of 15 returning players and two new members, won games on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, to earn a spot in the finals.

In the championship game, the team faced The Rockets from Renton, which won the tournament with a 1-0 score.

The Mercer Island team had seven players score 15 goals throughout the tournament.

Northwest Islanders earn third place at tournament The Northwest Islanders 13U baseball team finished in third place at the Omaha Slumpbuster tournament in Omaha.

The team includes: Carson Coe, Robert Weaver, Matt Boissoneault, Parker Simpson, Sam Rosenstein, Carter Melick, Garrett Poore, Justin Ho, Will Hamilton, Parker Kittilsby, Tyrell Little, Gio Chiodo and Gio Rocha.

The team is coached

by Jordan Seiber and Will

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The Northwest Islanders 13U baseball team finished in third place at the tournament in Omaha.

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Mercer Island student Claire Mansfield is a member of the Friends of Hoop Blue basketball team, which won the End of Trail tournament in Oregon.

Campbell.

Mercer Island basketball player helps team to win in Oregon tournament Mercer Island eighthgrader Claire Mansfield is a member of the Friends of Hoop Blue basketball team, which recently traveled to

the End of Trail tournament in Oregon City, Ore. The team beat a group from Oakland, Calif., to win the tournament, and Mansfield was named the tournament MVP. The Blue team also won the Best in the West tournament in Yakima earlier this spring, with Mansfield scoring an average of 15 points per game.

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House | FROM 3 in the house had a lock,” Guy Seaton said.

The Seatons also found that there was little to speak of that represented a kitchen in the four-story house, constructed as a manor house to be run by servants. There had been a small cookhouse just outside of the main house.

And for the servants, there were separate living quarters upstairs, and two staircases — one for the family and one for the servants.

Using plenty of care and energy, and likely a good deal of money, the home has been returned to its former glory with polished hardwood and fir floors, original lead-paned glass windows, detailed mill work and built-ins.

Several years ago, the Seattle Symphony asked to use the house for a fundraiser. The ceilings in several rooms, including the sun room, were stenciled with period designs. Those paintings remain.

While the home’s original character is intact, updates have been necessary: bringing gas to the house, repairing the original masonry, adding a new 50-year tile roof, updating the plumbing and electrical systems. But the call buttons for the servants remain. At the very top of the house, there is a huge

Dan Farmer/Special to the Reporter

A view of the side yard and the kitchen garden of the Seaton house off West Mercer Way. playroom with sloped walls and hidden cupboards, lit by large dormer windows. It is just one of the many charming touches that remain.

For information, contact Windermere agent Nancy Lavallee at (206) 383-9227 or nancy@windermere.com.

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• 5 sizable bedrooms • 6 smaller bedrooms • 2.5 baths • Exterior: wood, stone, stucco and a newer Italian tile 50-year roof with an ornamental copper

A colorful and detailed period lamp epitomizes the early 20th Century style of the house.

pediment • Features: Three stone fireplaces, leaded windows; stenciled, painted ceilings, box beam ceilings, ornamental carved newel posts.

• Updates: Newer kitchen, upstairs baths, media room, electrical, gas, new heating system, stone paved driveway, landscaping.

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The second floor features two updated bathrooms off of the bedrooms. An original claw-footed bath tub was kept.

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Current, former NBA players to coach on Mercer Island July 22-24

By Megan Managan

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The Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club will host a special HSB camp, July 22-24, featuring NBA players Justin Holiday, Jrue Holiday, and NBA veterans Mike Harris and Felipe

Places of Worship Presbyterian Church SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013

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The event will feature a morning clinic and a day camp for kids in kindergarten through high school. The morning clinic runs from 9 a.m. to noon and is for students in kindergarten through third

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grade. The clinic is $115.

The day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is for fourth-grade through high school students, for $189.

“I could not be more excited to team with HSBCAMPS and the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer Island for such an amazing event, especially on my old stomping grounds,” said Holiday.

“I have always wanted to do something like this in the Seattle area for the fans, supporters, and most importantly the kids that have supported me throughout my career.”

The camps will feature an 8:1 player-coach ratio, with one-on-one training with the pros. Only the first 100 registrations are accepted.

To register or learn more, visit www.hsbcamps.com/camps/ mercer-island-washington or email info@hsbcamps.com.

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Jamie Mounger is a member of the Eastside FC girls 95 White team, which will compete in the national tournament this month in Florida.

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The Mercer Island Little League 9/10 all-star team recently won the District 9 tournament.

Briefs | FROM 14 Eastside FC girls 95 White win regional title, head to nationals The Eastside FC girls 95 White team, including a player from Mercer Island, recently won the President’s Cup regional title in Boise and will compete at the national tournament this

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Jamie Mounger, a student at Mercer Island High School, is a member of the team. The team is coached by Ryan Dortch and Andrew Dortch.

The team won the 2013 Washington State Youth Soccer Challenge Cup in May, earning an invitation to the regional tournament.

Teams from 10 states, such as Colorado, Nevada, Idaho and Utah, played in the five-day competition.

The team will now travel to Florida this month to play against the regional winners from the other three regions in the United States.

Mercer Island 9/10 Little League team wins District 9 title The Mercer Island 9/10 Little League all-star baseball team recently won the District 9 title.

The team will move forward to compete in the state tournament, which begins July 13 in Oak Harbor.

The team includes: Alex Arron, Nathan Buchan, Tyler Butson, Evan Dickstein, Caiden Fukano,

Wesley Ho, Michael Lee, Will MacCormack, Max Malakoff, Jack Mattox, Paul Noone, Rory Shanks and Tripp White. The team is managed by Peter Noone and coached by Mike Dickstein and Andy Shanks.

Spots still available at Mercer Island youth summer day camp The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department still has some spots available in the popular youth summer day camp this year.

The camp is for kids ages 6 to 11 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Each week features a special theme, with field trips and special guests. The last week of the camp will be held Aug. 12-16.

The camp is $179 per week for residents, and $214 per week for non-residents. A three-day option is also available.

To learn more about the camp or to register, visit www.myparksandrecreation.com.

CALENDAR

submissions: The Reporter welcomes calendar items for nonprofit groups and community events. Please email your Island event notices to rmar@mi-reporter.com. Items should be submitted by noon on the Thursday the week before publication. Items are included on a space-available basis. Calendar online: Post activities or events online with our calendar feature at www.mi-reporter.com. Events may be directly added to the calendar on our home page. Click on the “Calendar” link under Community.

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Saturday | 27

Folichon (Cajun) at Mercer Island Farmers Market: 12-2 p.m., July

Free Electronics Recycling Event by 1 Green Planet:

21, Mercerdale Park, 7700 S.E. 32nd Street. Authentic Cajun music with Folichon Cajun Band. Caspar Baby Pants, with Chris Ballew (Presidents of the United States of America), will perform acoustic music for kids and parents from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Enjoy music, foods, produce. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.mifarmersmarket.org.

Tuesday | 23 Mercer Island Rotary Club Luncheon: 12-1:30 p.m.,

July 23, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. Weekly meeting covers club activities and features a guest speaker.

The general public is welcome.

Friday | 26 Martial Arts Overnight For Kids: July 26-27, Mercer

Island Martial Arts, 2630 77th Ave. S.E. #106-108.

Learn martial arts, play games, watch movies, glow-in-the-dark weapons.

Bring a uniform, MIMA T-shirt (new students or non-students may purchase one), water bottle, pajamas, sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight. Staff: Master Strongheart, Master Wells, Instructor Vicek, Ji Do Merly. Cost: $75. www.mercerislandmartialarts.com.

10 a.m.-3 p.m., July 27, Congregational Church on Mercer Island, 4545 Island Crest Way. Bring your old computers, printers, scanners, appliances, televisions, stereos, bicycles, barbecues, lawn mowers and anything else metal and electronic. Benefits local charities, homeless, shelters and food banks, including Seattle Children’s Hospital and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013 | PAGE 17 “Evolving Education.”

Features two videos, discussion and appetizers. www.facebook.com/ TEDxMercerIslandLibrary, www.ted.com.

Library 4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/ MercerIsland Opera Preview - “Ring”

by Richard Wagner:

“Gotterdammerung,” 7 p.m., July 23. Presented by Norm Hollingshead. “The Ring of the Nibelungen” was first performed at Bayreuth in 1876.

Computer Class - Microsoft Word Level 2: 10 a.m., July

Zach Lombardo Trio at Mercer Island Farmers Market: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.,

26. Registration required.

July 28, Mercerdale Park, 7700 S.E. 32nd Street.

Washington-grown fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, farmstead cheese and dairy. Features music, kids’ hands-on activities, master gardeners and more for the whole family. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.mifarmersmarket.org.

Events | Upcoming TEDx Talk: 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 27, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Topic: “Implementing Technological Advances Into Our Schools.” TED Talks are devoted to spreading positive ideas from the most creative members of our society. Theme:

Computer Class - Microsoft PowerPoint: 1 p.m., Aug. 7.

Registration required.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 1 p.m., Aug. 11.

Come in and learn about KCLS eBooks.

Computer Class - Email Level 1: 7 p.m., Aug. 22.

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 Young Toddler Story Times:

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

Toddler Story Times: 11

Events | Ongoing

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“The Tempest” - Free Shakespeare: 7-9 p.m., July 18-20; Aug. 4, 8, 10-11, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. During the summer, Seattle Shakespeare Company presents free, outdoor productions of classical plays performed in parks throughout the Puget Sound region. www.seattleshakespeare.org.

“Henry V” - Free Shakespeare: 7-9 p.m., July 21, 25-27; Aug. 1-3, 9; 2 p.m., Aug. 11, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Seattle Shakespeare Company’s free summer outdoor series in local parks.

3200 78th Ave. S.E. All kids ages 4-11 are invited to join the fun. Activities to choose from include basketball, soccer, drama, crafts. Also included are Bible stories, songs, snacks. Register online at www.micc.org under “Give/Registrations.” Cost: $55 per camper.

Chinese Songs & Stories: 4-4:45 p.m., Mondays, through Aug. 26, Shorewood Heights Community Center, 9011 West Shorewood Drive. www.singanddraw. com.

Mercer Island Covenant Church Vacation Bible Camp: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 22-26,

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Islander Marla Briggs teaches children during Bible time at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. a.m., Wednesdays. Ages 2-3 with adult.

Reading Buddies: 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays. Help your child practice reading while making a new friend. Ages 5-8 are invited. 20-minute reading session with a local teen.

Rock and Roll Science Show:

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.

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Dig Into Magic Show: 2 p.m., Aug. 6. Presented by Jeff Evans. Ages 5 and older with adult. Discover secrets of the deep in this subterranean summer reading spectacular. Learn about mining for precious metals, facts about aquifers of drinking water and the world’s deepest super cave while seeing some amazing magical stunts.

The Gustafer Yellowgold Show: 2 p.m., Aug. 15.

Presented by Apple Eye Productions. Ages 3 and older with adult. Go on a multimedia adventure with live music and illustrations.

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.

Teen Movie Night: 5 p.m., Aug. 14. Contact the library for movie title. Rated PG-13; 169 minutes, not including the break.

“Beneath the Surface” Teen Summer Reading Program:

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Gold Coast 60’ $3,125,000 Clean lines and walls of windows sets the stage for this 5BR/2.75BA home. Master suites on both floors offers flexibility. 60’ of wtft, 183’ d o ck & s a n d y b e a c h ! #471980 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

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Issaquah $450,000 Beautiful view property near Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park on top of Cougar Mountain. Enter via a private drive to an enclave of 6 estate properties. #474086 Pamela Hughes 425-260-5662

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Estate Setting $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

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New on Market $699,000 Beautiful custom Craftsman design in a quiet nbrhd on South Rose Hill.

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

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AKC Poodle Puppies Teacups & Tiny Toys 3 Females (2 Chocolate/White, 1 Chocolate) 3 Chocolate Males. Little Bundles o f L o ve & K i s s e s .

Also 1 4yr old Toy Apricot Female that needs forever home.

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DACHSHUND PUPPIES. Mini. Blk/tan, red, dapple, brindle. Family raised, first shots & vet checked. $350 - $500 253-653-8346

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Home Services Asphalt/ Paving

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Professional Services Internet Services

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DIVORCE

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Home Services Handyperson

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AKC YORKIES. M/F, 10 weeks to 1+ years. Tails, shots, wormed! Happy, healthy and playful. $800 - $1,000. AKC Tiny Stud available. 360923-0814

Professional Services Legal Services

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Home Services General Contractors

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Home Services Plumbing

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

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GERMAN SHORT Hair Puppies. 7 males, $400 each. 7 females, $450 each. A large yard is mandatory. hunters and great family dogs. Interested? Call 360-8291 2 3 2 fo r a n a p p o i n t ment. Ask for Mark or P a t t y. P u p p i e s a r e available July 20th but will be previewed beginning March 17th. Mother is also onsite. Bring your ow n c o l l a r a n d $ 1 0 0 non-refundable deposit.

Remainder will be due E u r o p e a n G e r m a n on day of pickup. Tails Shepherd Puppies for are cropped, de-clawed, Sale Puppies were born wormed and first shots.

April 6th of European Parents who are hips MALTICHON PUPPIES. and elbows certified and Mom AKC Bichon Frise. g r a d e d ex c e l l e n t fo r Dad AKC Maltese. Vet breeding. We are look- checked, 1st shots & deing for caring homes for wormed $550 - $650 these very cheerful pup- Visit our website: p i e s . P l e a s e c a l l reddoorkennel.com 425 277 7986 or email 360-978-4028 gillypups@aol.com for more information

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Sell it free in the Flea Australian Shepherd Puppies. Males and 1-866-825-9001 females, $650-$750.

G O L D E N D O O D L E Registered, health Puppies, Ready 7-8-13, g u a r a n t e e d , U T D 8 F e m a l e s / 4 M a l e s , shots. One 6yr old CKC Registered, Wo r m e d , F i r s t Va c s , adult female available D e w c l a w s R e m o v e d . $250. 541-518-9284 $800 Auburn. Call Cat Baker City, Oregon.

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MINI AUSSIE Purebred Pups, raised in family home, sweet parents, 1st shots, wormed, dew claws & tails done, registered, many colors, $385 & Up, loveaussies4evr @aol.com 360-521-7166

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(360)692-0415 PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI Male pup, beautifully marked tri color, shots and wormed, AKC papers, $500.

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ROTTWEILER, Purebred German, $800 Papered. HUGE & Great with Kids. Please Call 425-280-2662

or go online 24 hours a day: www.nw-ads.com to get your business in the

1997 FEATHERLIGHT 2 Horse Straight Load Horse Trailer. Large Ins u l a t e d Ta c k R o o m .

New Brakes, Lights, Spare Last Year. Excellent Condition. $6,000 obo. 253-301-3604

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

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Horses

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Horses

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Mini Schnoodle puppies D.O.B. 4-29 White to red in color, coats are soft & fluffy to schnauzery! We are near spokane and can meet par t way.For pics and details call 509U K C “ P u r p l e R i bb o n ” 722-4721 M $600 F XXL American Blue $650 Nose Bullies 2M/1F Beautiful blue coats with blue/ hazel eyes. Razors Edge and Gotti Bloodlines All our pups bred for large heads, wide cellent WANT CHOICES? cg he enst ltes taenmd p ex erament.

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ROTTWEILER Purebred Puppies, sweet, great temperament, familyraised, nice markings, lst shots, wormed, dew claws & tails done, $500 & up, joann@ scattercreek.com 360-910-0995 SHIH TZU Puppies, Brown & White, Touch of Black. Wormed and first shots. Will email pictures if requested. $350. 360297-1737 SMALL MIXED Breed puppies, $200 each. Call S k y w ay a t : 2 0 6 - 7 2 3 1271

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

garage sales - WA

OAK HARBOR

MULTI FAMILY SALE! Soccer equip, teaching supplies, Precious Moments, PartyLite, lots of clothing; children ~ women ~ men, house hold items, collectibles and tons more! Friday, July 19th from 7:30 am to 4 pm, and Saturday, July 20 th from 7 am to noon located at 1382 NE O’ Leary Street.

permabilt.com Find what you need 24 hours a day.

B E AU T I F U L , R e g i s tered, full blood Frie- Garage/Moving Sales sian mare: bred to King County beautiful full blood Friesian stallion for 2014 foal, priced to sell; for more information call Bob, 541-938-0118.

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.

IMMACULATE Featherlight 4 horse aluminum gooseneck trailer with lots of extras!! Includes r e a r a n d s i d e ra m p s.

Auxiliary water tank, hay rack and drop down partion. Partial upgrade of living quarters, sleeps 2.

All new E Series tires plus spare. $9,500.

Freeland, Whidbey Isl. 360-331-5058.

Garage/Moving Sales Kitsap County

BOTHELL

BREMERTON

RETURN OF THE HUGE MOVING SALE!

ANNUAL WOODCREST Estates Multi Home Sale. Juanita Woodinv i l l e Way ( B r i ck Ya r d Road), between NE 1 6 0 t h a n d R i ve r s i d e D r i ve. S a t u r d ay, Ju l y 20th, 9am - 4pm.

Driveway and Yard Sale.

Two Families, One Moving. July 19 - 20, 9am to 3pm. 16041 SE 173rd Street. Fairwood Greens. Take 140th to Fairwood Blvd, Left at T, right onto SE 173rd St. Many items for $1.

Thank you!

Duvall Annual 30+ Family Garage Sale. Saturday July 20th 9am-5pm.

New Nintendo Wii U Deluxe, Nintendo Wii Accessories and Games, Tools (hand Tools, Powe r To o l s , P n e u m a t i c Tools, Etc.) Delta Kicks t a n d Po r t a bl e M i t e r S a w S t a n d , Fr a m i n g Nailers, Finish Nailer, Electronics, Television, Rascal 350s Scooter Lift, Heavy Duty Manual Wheelchair, Furniture, Automobile Parts/Accessories, Toys, Household Goods, Clothing, Building Supplies, Collectibles And Much, Much More. Go to mapquest.com and get directions to 28000 NE 142nd Pl., Duvall, WA 98019.

E S TAT E S A L E . A n tiques, Collectibles, Black Art & More! Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

July 18th, 19th & 20th, 8am-4pm. 13805 169th SE, Renton, 98059.

MERCER ISLAND

Garage/Moving Sales Island County

BIG ESTATE / Moving Sale. 50 Years of Treasures! Glasswares, D i s h e s , C o l l e c t i bl e s , Furniture, Tools (vintage and newer), Records, Books, Kitchen Items, Much More! July 20th, 9am to 5pm, 90th SE a n d S E 4 4 t h , fo l l o w signs South from Mercer Island High School.

Remodeling/moving sale, Sun July 21st, 8am-3pm. 10907 SW 232nd, Upper Bur ton.

Major appliances & lots of good stuff!

YARD SALE, Friday & Saturday, July 19th & 20th, 8am-4pm. Camping Equipment, Small Kitchen Appliances, Bicycles, Games & Much More! 1820 123rd Ave SE, Bellevue, Wa. (Woodridge) Garage/Moving Sales Kitsap County BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

Advertise your GARAGE SALE in the Little Nickel!

2 print editions + online Up to 40 words

only $16 Call 1-800-544-0505 M-F, 8am-5pm

AUBURN

HUGE RUMMAGE Sale at Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H Street NE, Auburn, 98002. All Sorts of Items From A to Z! Saturday, July 20th from 9am to 4pm.

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Garage/Moving Sales King County

GARAGE SALE, Saturday, July 20th. Remode l e d O u r H o u s e, O u r Boat and Our Life... Lots of Leftovers. Plumbing, Electrical, Home Construction Bits and Pieces, Mostly New. Marine Hatches, Hardware, Pumps and Stove, Mostly Used. Horseback Riding Gear, All Used. The Kids Are Gone... Furniture, Bedding, Clothes, Stuffed Animals, Books, H o u s e h o l d S t u f f, A l l Used. 8222 NE Carmella Lane, off Finch. 9am to 3pm. No Early Birds!

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

GARAGE SALE! Treasures galore! Antiques, furniture, tires, miscellaneous and tons more!!

Friday, 19 th & Saturday, 20th, 8 am to 2 pm, 9769 NE Beach Crest Dr.

F R I DAY, J U LY 1 9 T H from 5-8pm. Saturday & S u n d ay, J u l y 2 0 t h & 21st, 10am to ???.

Wo m e n ’s P l u s S i z e Clothing - Casual to Dressy including a Black Formal with Wrap - sizes 1X-3X; Women’s Shoes, Size 10 to 12; TONS of B o o k s, B u y 2 , G e t 1 FREE. Buy 4, Get 2 FREE (of equal or lessor price); Electric Fireplace; Guitar Hero Drum Set; Dishes; Lawn Chairs; 35mm Camera; Portable Black & White TV; Nintendo DS; Board Games; Outdoor Tables; Air Mattress; Antique Wood Rocking Chair ; Swedish Recliner with Ottoman; Color TV; .50 cent Stuffed Animal Bin; MORE! Don’t Like The Sticker Price, Make Me A R e a s o n a bl e O f fe r .

E ve r y t h i n g M u s t G o !

2428 N. Wycoff Avenue.

C o m e E a r l y a n d Yo u Better Bring Me A Yumwich and a Blended Mocha!

Garage/Moving Sales General

9th Annual NORTHWEST

LARGEST

GARAGE SALE Evergreen State Fair Grounds June 29th & June 30th

8-5 Sat. 9-2 Sun 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 Estate Sales LANGLEY

JULY 19 th , 20 th & 21 st from 9 am to 3 pm.

Everything must go from this 3 bedroom home!

Located at 2924 East Lakeview Way. No early birds.

CENTRAL KITSAP

HUGE BARN SALE! Cleaned Out The Barn Found Items That Have Been Hiding for 30 Ye a r s . 1 2 0 Ye a r O l d Safe, Wooden Beer Kegs, Old Railroad Platfor m Car t, Buckboard Seat, Old Wooden Cornhusker Machine, Cast Iron Tractor Seats, Long Brass Fire Nozzle and Extinguishers, Large Fire Alarm Box, Nautical I t e m s ( Po r t h o l e s a n d Brass Propellers), Lots o f O l d Fa r m I t e m s : Pumps, Push Plows, Milk Cans and Bottles, Scales, Railroad Lanter ns, Scythes, Iron Wheels, Copper Boilers, Wood Barrels, Old Crocks, Griswold Cast Iron Items, Wood Windows and Doors, Wire Baskets, Watering Cans, Wood and Metal Stools, Wooden Rakes, CrossCut Saws, Murray Wagons and Pedal Tractor.

Also An Old Lawyer’s Bookcase and Secret a r y, Wo o d S h e l v i n g Units, Lots of Misc. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 19th, 20th, 21st, 8:30am - 5pm, 12620 Old Military Road NE, Poulsbo, 98370.

MERCER ISLAND Eclectic Garage Sale Something for everyone!

Fri July 19th & Sat 20th 9 AM-4 PM, please no early birds 2936 72nd Ave SE

wheels Automobiles Mercedes-Benz

1981 MERCEDES 380sl. Gorgeous classic!

Light Yellow with Saddle B r o w n I n t e r i o r. D a r k B r o w n C a n v a s To p .

114,000 Miles. Lovely, Cared For. $7,950 OBO. 206-842-5301 Auto Service/Parts/ Accessories

SAVE $$$ on AUTO INSURANCE from the major names you know and trust. No forms. No hassle. No obligation. Call R E A DY F O R M Y QUOTE now! CALL 1877-890-6843 Motorcycles

POULSBO

1 2 t h A N N UA L Fo r e s t Rock Hills Neighborhood Garage Sale! Many families participating in this huge event! Saturday, July 20 th, 8 am - 3 pm. From Hwy 305, turn on Forest Rock Lane (by Central Market). Continue up the hill and watch for signs!

Garage/Moving Sales General

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

$8,900 OBO. 2005 Harley Davidson FXDCI Dyna Super Glide Custom. Low miles and Lots of Extras Thrown In. Call 206-719-2412 (Kirkland area) Vehicles Wanted

CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year.

We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Tr u c k T O D AY. F r e e Towing! Instant Offer: 1888-545-8647 Got junk cars? Get $ PA I D T O D AY. F R E E towing. Licensed towers. $1,000 FREE gift vouchers! ALL Makes-ALL Models! Call today 1888-870-0422

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OFF ISLAND HOMES

-SHORT SALE- $100,000

-SHORT SALE- $109,900

-SHORT SALE- $154,900

Issq Chateau style beauty! Top floor with beautiful view of professionally landscaped courtyard. ARCH housing. Cash buyer only. #314087

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

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

Additional dwelling on property. #487356

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Rainier Beach

$219,000

Wonderful starter home or rental on great street. Large living room with cozy fireplace. Huge kitchen with great dining area, fenced yard. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom #454821 Mary Yax 206-612-8722

N Beacon Hill

$374,900

Remodeled down to the studs. New roof, Siding, Windows and so much more....

Spacious three bedroom a bonus room/ loft. Two full baths #499028 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeff Costello 206-595-5709

Seward Park

$750,000

Mid Century gem w/view in great nbrhdtotally renovated in 2006-new kitchen, baths, millwork, lower level with rec rm+2 bedrms & den & large yard #494295 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

◆ -SHORT SALE-

$229,900

-SHORT SALE- $249,900

-SHORT SALE-

$169,900

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

-SHORT SALE-

$299,900

INVESTOR ALERT! $184,900

Great development potential - can be short platted to make 2 lots. Could be a fixer or tear down. In disrepair. #486497 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE- $354,900

Wonderful 3BR/2BA single story home with large covered patio and back yard away from street. RV parking on property.

Conveniently located to all major highways. #511304 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Private drive ends at this cozy 3BR/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen & large rear deck & patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Great 2BR/1BA 940SF home in the Genessee nbrhd of West Seattle. Close to the junction, shops, schools. Lg bkyd, 1 car garage. Great starter home! #397600

Snohomish

$449,000

Issq Schools!

$499,000

◆ New on Market $699,000

Capitol Hill

$799,000

Bellevue Towers

$824,000

Custom Estate

Lakemont Lux!

Nestled on more than an acre of manicured grounds & tastefully updated, this expansive home is sure to please.

3BR/2.75BA, Hardwood floors, 2 gas fireplaces. #494265 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

◆ Houghton

Minutes to all; 2 Park N Rides, 405, 520 Metropolitan Market, regional trails, Google, the Kirkland waterfront... Main floor master w/5-piece BA & walk in closet. #512801 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

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

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

Investor Opportunity. 5 year tenant in place. Includes one parking space & one rented space. Custom built-in closets, walls of windows. Concierge. Downtown Bellevue! #510628 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Beautiful custom Craftsman design in a quiet nbrhd on South Rose Hill. Spacious 4BR/3.5BA home with main floor office, family rm, dining rm & living rm. #512933 Chase Costello 206-999-4420

$1,235,000

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

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

$699,900

Enchanting & serene off-street townhouse w/superb finishes throughout. Oak floors, French doors, Craftsman inspired millwork, gas fplc w/custom tile, 2BR/2.5BA #503387 Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeff Costello 206-595-5709

$1,325,000

Location & Luxury! Light filled home offers privacy, 6630sf of living, chefs kitchen. Both bonus rm up & rec room downstairs have kitchenettes & much more! #488197 Nadia Trikur 425-985-1863

VACANT LAND North Bend Land

$63,000 North Bend Land

$150,000 Mercer Island

$300,000 Issaquah

$450,000 Westside View

$500,000

9.5 ac close to North Bend and I 90 freeway.

No access currently to it, hold for further development. Bounded on 2 sides by DNR. #158590

12.9 wooded ac just off I-90 at exit #31.

Reduced; deeded easement for easy access.

Lots of room, timber & space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006

Generous .48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. Convenient location. #295333

Beautiful view property near Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park on top of Cougar Mountain. Enter via a private drive to an enclave of 6 estate properties. #474086

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

Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Betty Carleton 425-445-3507

Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

Pamela Hughes 425-260-5662

Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Dream Home Here $145,000 Newcastle Land

Spectacular view property in gated Willapa Heights. Inspiring, panoramic, and sweeping ocean views! Property ready w/water, septic, etc. Just bring your dreams! #412843 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

$150,000 Building Site

2.5 acres w/R-1 zoning. Good location and close to everything in Newcastle, must hike in to see. #392633 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

$398,000 A Unique Find

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

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

$500,000 Edgewood Comm

Build the view hm of your dreams! Over 21,000 sf lot in a beautiful setting & prime neighborhood, one lot from water. Create your own estate! #455555 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

$710,000

2.9 acres in Edgewood on Meridian Ave ready for development. #446147 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507

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MERCER ISLAND HOMES

West Side!

$550,000

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

Rambler by MIHS

$895,000

2 Mstrs, 5BR/2.75BA, 2520 SF. 2002 Remodel(Plumbing,Electrical,Heating, Sewer)Kitchen-Gas Cook Top, Granite, Brkfst Nook, Stainless Appliances, Hardwood, 3 Patios. #504154 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

N End Rambler

$739,000

Single Level, 4BR/2BA, 1850SF, w/ Master Suite, Family Rm, Remodel in Late 90’s, Cul-de-Sac Street, Fenced Yrd, Frplc, Deck, Patio, 2 Car Garage, Landscaped, Skylights. #505543 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

Shared Wtft

$1,150,000

Westside 50 feet with dock, moorage & permitted boatlift, view protection+.5 acre lot, 3BR/2.5BA, loft, den, master on main, great rm+rec rm & upside+ #505591 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

North End

$780,000

Wonderful home w/all the spaces you want and Upper Luther Burbank Park in your backyard! 4 bedrooms plus a den & 2.25 baths. Level & sunny backyard. #507325 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

View + Northend

$1,298,000

Views & amazing light all day! Open sophisticated design, high ceilings, updates thruout. Wrap around deck, spacious yd & patio, sport court, 3 car garage. #473915 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

West Mercer

$799,000

One Level

$838,000

$1,450,000

South End

$1,580,000

Huge 28,545sf lot, move right in or build your dream home! This charming rambler is filled with light from the multiple skylights & lg, Western facing windows. #506162 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093

First Hill

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

Private 4 bedroom with pool and spa. View home. Unique outbuildings add sf. Enjoy as is, add on or build new. Everything is possible here! #503439 Barbara Bro 206-232-4600 Josh Thurman 206-321-3129

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

◆

New on Market

Virtual Tours Outstanding!

$2,299,000

Exceptional quality! 5BR+office/5.75BA. Rare 12,000SqFt 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 $2,900,000

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 206-949-3270

Gold Coast 60’ $2,968,750

Italian Villa

$5,088,000

Clean lines and walls of windows sets the stage for this 5BR/2.75BA home. Master suites on both floors offers flexibility. 60’ of wtft, 183’ dock & sandy beach! #514035

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

Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

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Becky Nadesan

Broker 206-972-1113 becknadesan@cbbain.com As a long time resident and broker on Mercer Island, I have had the opportunity to witness a variety of markets. This particular market is amazing. There continues to be low inventory and homes priced correctly sell quickly. Although, we often catch a respite from the quickly moving spring market, we have not found that to be true this year. Our summer continues to be a very brisk market.

We still see the majority of our Island inventory over a million, making competition for the few homes under a million often fierce and selling above list price.

We anticipate a continuing strong market given the Seattle area economy. Well-priced homes in good condition will continue to receive the attention of buyers wishing to make Mercer Island their home.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

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