Mercer Island Reporter, July 31, 2013

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I-90 bridge closures this Friday-Sunday This Friday through Sunday the Interstate 90 floating bridge will close for the Patriots Jet performances as part of Seafair.

The bridge will be closed from 1:15 to 2:40 p.m. Aug. 2-4.

The bridge will be closed to all vehicles between I-5 to Island Crest Way. On-ramps between I-5 and Island Cresty Way will begin to close 30 minutes before the performace.

Sound Transit to test paying for parking, Issaquah lot in pilot

By Reporter Staff

Appreciation Day Aug. 6 with hotdogs at Banner Bank Banner Bank’s annual Community Appreciation Day will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be free hotdogs, chips and pop for Islanders. To learn more, call (206) 232-2804.

Rally for gun control initiative Aug. 6 Mercer Island-based Moms Demand Action will host a mass initiative signing event for Initiative 594 on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Mercerdale Park from 6 to 9 p.m.

The intitative will require background checks for all gun purchases. Learn more on page 7 of this issue.

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Children and their families dig in the sand at Luther Burbank Park’s swim beach in late July. The region has had 31 straight days with no measurable rainfall, making the beach a popular place.

Stolen pistol found 45 years after theft Gun found at pawn shop in Tennessee stolen in 1968 from Island home

By Reporter Staff

An antique Remington .41 caliber Derringer pistol, stolen during a South end burglary in the late 1960s has resurfaced more than 2,500 miles away in Cleveland, Tennessee, 45 years after it was taken.

The gun was stolen on March 8, 1968 from a house on north side of Pioneer Park, in the 8600 block of S.E. 63rd Street. The gun belonged to a couple who were in their 40s at the time, Chester and Dorothy Cook, who are now both deceased.

After the theft, Mercer Island

The Mercer Island Police Department received a “hit confirmation” on Jan. 2, and the gun arrived by UPS from the Cleveland, Tenn., police department on July 8. It has been placed into property/evidence for police entered the gun into the destruction.

At the time it was stolen, the National Crime Information Center database. At the time, it Derringer was described as an was a brand new database that antique and worth about $100. had started out one year prior The value today of the pistol with nearly 357,000 records. Now, would be about $700. Listings for the nickel-laden gun the database found on line, range contains more from $600 to $2,000. than 11.7 milThe couple had gone lion active to see a movie together records. that March evening “Any time Leslie Burns after work without a gun or seriMIPD police commander returning home first. ous weapon is Their two grown chilreported stolen, it is entered into NCIC, a dren were away at college. When national intelligence database, and they returned home later and disremains in the system until it is covered the break in, they called found,” MIPD Commander Leslie police. Two police units respondBurns stated. “This is proof ‘the ed. There was no sign of forced system’ works, as the stolen gun entry. Both the garage and the remained in the system all of these house were found to be unlocked. years, up to the point we were notified it had been recovered.”

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REPORTER

On Tuesday, Aug. 6 Mercer Island will once again take part in National Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m.

National Night Out brings neighbors together to improve crime prevention awareness.

To register a neighborhood to participate or to learn more about the event, contact Officer Jennifer Franklin at (206) 275-7905 or email jennifer.franklin@mercergov.org.

Mercer Island

National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6

In an effort to better manage parking at its regional Park & Ride lots, Sound Transit will begin a pilot program to test charging for parking at its lots next year. The agency currently manages more than 13,000 parking spaces throughout the region.

Despite that big number, hundreds of commuters find parking facilities full each morning. As the regional transit system expands to meet regional population and employment growth, Sound Transit expects the demand for park-andride spaces to be even greater.

On July 18, the Sound Transit Board approved a 2014 pilot program to test ways to allocate parking.

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Home needed for Lion’s trailer

gun | FROM 1

Christmas tree sales trailer evicted from old Boys and Girls Club property

By Mary L. Grady

editor@mi-reporter.com

For three years, the Mercer Island Lion’s club has stored the trailer and equipment they use to sell Christmas trees every year at the old Boys and Girls Club on East Mercer Way. Now, with just two weeks notice, they have been asked to find a new home for it.

Islander and Lion’s club member, Milt Yanicks said he has appealed to Mayor Bassett and the city for help.

“Our club needs at least a temporary place to keep the trailer until we can find a place to store it,” he said.

“We have been given a two

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The Lion’s annual Christmas tree sale begins the day after Thanksgiving each year in the Farmers Insurance parking lot.

The trailer, shown above, is now without an off-season home. week limit to remove it so that new construction on that property can begin.”

The two week period is coming to an end without our finding a place to store our equipment, he continued.

“Our suggestion to Mayor Bassett is that we be able to use parking space behind City Hall until we can find a home for it by advertising through the Reporter,” said Yanick.

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Some years ago the club bought the trailer to store their equipment and to have a space for workers to take care of paperwork and warm up during the sale.

Proceeds from the sale are used to fund youth scholarships and other community needs and activities.

The equipment trailer is 40-feet long plus tongue length and 11 feet at the widest point. The club rents a truck and driver to move the trailer to and from the Farmers lot.

Islanders with a location or ideas for at least a temporary home for the trailer, are asked to contact Yanicks at 232-8096, or Lions Club President, Wolfgang Mueller at 425301-0144.

Three other guns were also stolen, including a .25 caliber Colt, .38 caliber pistol and another Remington .41 caliber Derringer. A coin collection was taken along with several boxes of ammunition. The thieves also took the time to pull out the air cleaner from a 1955 unlicensed red Thunderbird convertible stored in the garage.

Perhaps what is most interesting is what was not taken. The police report listed the items left behind; There was a “very valuable stamp collection that was left intact” and “a chest full of various rifles” that had been left untouched. The liquor cabinet had been opened but no bottles were missing.

“Throughout the house, all the closets had been gone through, but articles such as portable radios, tape recorders, cameras or silver were left intact,” the report said.

The thieves left through

a pair of glass sliding doors, south toward Pioneer Park.

The sliding door was found off its track. A bulb in a light over the driveway had been unscrewed. Police checked with neighbors who reported they did not see or hear anything.

Contacted last week, Susan Cook Delzell, the

daughter of the couple, who now lives in Pennsylvania, says her memory of any burglary is hazy.

“I don’t recall specifically anything about a burglary,” she said. “I was away at college over in Walla Walla.”

“I do believe my dad had a gun collection at the house,” she said.

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At those facilities, 20 percent of parking spaces will be reserved for permit holders only, providing riders with increased certainty of available parking when they need it. Permits will cost $33 per quarter for solo drivers and $5 per quarter for carpools.

According to Metro, features of the pilot program will also include improved rideshare management, monitoring real-time parking availability, and program evaluation.

Metro plans to communicate with riders before and during the pilot program planned to start next year.

Park | FROM 1 Elements of the pilot program include an option for customers to buy parking permits at some of the most crowded facilities.

Potential sites for the study include Issaquah Transit Center, Mukilteo Station, Sumner Station and Tukwila International Boulevard

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This antique pistol was stolen from an Island home in 1968.

It was recovered earlier this month from a pawn shop in Tennessee after it was tracked to the crime through a national database.

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New Pilates studio opens on Sunset Highway

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EYE ON MI | Life’s a beach

By Rebecca Mar

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When Rebecca Laws Nemetz moved to Mercer Island from North Carolina, she brought her Pilates studio with her.

5 Elements Fitness, the new Pilates studio along the Sunset Highway, is smaller than Nemetz’s former Raleigh location, Studio @ Hargett, which she operated for five years. But it is much more manageable, she said.

Nemetz’s husband — and his job at Amazon — brought them here.

“Our population in the Washington area is so active that I’m finding a lot of people with injuries or rehabilitating injuries, and Pilates is perfect for that,” Nemetz said.

Pilates is named for Joseph Pilates, a German who rehabilitated wounded World War I soldiers.

Equipment ranges from the Reformer, Cadillac and Orbit, to a Tower, Wunda chair, TRX and stability balls. It’s all about stretching — whether your hamstring,

Rebecca Mar / Staff Photo

Owner Rebecca Laws at her new Pilates business, ‘5 Elements Fitness.’ spine, strengthening your core and lower back, working your arms and legs.

“Every body is different,” Nemetz said.

The studio’s “five elements” are strength, balance, core, flexibility and energy.

Nemetz has eight certifications and has also taught yoga.

Both individual and group classes are offered.

The average age range is

40-60, with some people in their 70s, and the majority are women. The studio has one additional instructor, Barbara DeVault.

A 14-foot ballet bar will be installed in the studio by the end of August, and ‘Booty Barre’ classes will be offered.

5 Elements Fitness is located at 7785 Sunset Highway, #126, and can be reached at (206) 919-7128 or www.5elementsfitness.com.

A family prepares for an afternoon at Groveland Park beach in late July, enjoying the long stretch of summer temperatures. Photo by Rebecca Mar. Got a photo you’d like to share with the Island in our “Eye on MI” feature? Email your image with a caption about where and when it was taken to editor@mi-reporter.com.

The Mercer would like to welcome Olympic Physical Therapy of Washington to their tenant roster.

They would also like to thank Mike Schreck and Sean Boucher of Colliers International for representing them in the leasing transaction.

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Travel times L

ets imagine how it will be to get to work or school or the doctor from the south end of Mercer Island in let’s say, three years time. The operative word might be, ‘challenging.’

The failure of the 2013 Legislature to pass a $10 billion transportation package will leave many roads and bridges in need of repair, fewer buses on the roads and more uncertainty about the future or our state’s economy. It is ugly from every angle.

But lets just look at Metro for a moment. Metro says plans to cut bus service by 17 percent could take effect next year. Even those who do not use bus service will feel the effect of cuts — even if the routes eliminated are in places far from here.

Fewer buses will mean more cars on the roads at peak hours. Commute times will certainly increase as the population in our region continues to grow.

And a new wrinkle in all of this seems to be about to appear. Metro is planning a pilot study next year to see if charging commuters to park at four busy park and rides (including Issaquah’s) in the region, can work. The agency will investigate how much to charge based on whether the vehicle is used to carpool or by the time of day, etc. Those who purchase a permit to park will be guaranteed a place to park. So, the Island Park and Ride is already at capacity. If such an idea becomes reality, how will parking there be allocated? Anecdotal evidence indicates that many Eastside commuters already skip lots closer to home to come to the Island instead.

It will help when the new SR 520 bridge opens to traffic in 2014 or 2015. But the work needed on routes that feed into the new bridge, is not yet funded. In addition, Sound Transit will begin construction on the tracks for light rail in the existing center lanes of Interstate 90 right-of-way. The HOV center lanes will be shut down by the end of 2016 for the duration of construction, planned to end in 2023. The new HOV lanes constructed on the outer lanes are to pick up most but probably not all of that traffic.

So life will change. We will adapt. It won’t all happen at once. But, we’d better start walking now.

‘Cuts in funding mean fewer buses, more cars, less commuter parking.’

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“Phil Mickelson winning the British Open.”

Ked Westgate Retired Mercer Island

Online poll: Do you think a study of what teachers do each day is worthwhile?

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To the editor Islanders upset about noise from Seahawks’ open practices A letter to Larry Warren, City Attorney, Renton, Wash.

I live on Mercer Island and starting yesterday have been subjected to extremely loud, publicly addressed, music emanating from the Seahawks Football Training Facility located in the City of Renton adjacent to I-405. The music starts around 9 a.m. and, as I write this email, I still hear the noise/music at 12:30 p.m. The music upsets me and my family interfering with our peace and tranquility, which we are entitled to have.

According to the Seattle Times, tainly not part of their EIS, is it? the Seahawks are planning 14 trainLarry Barsher ing sessions and the first session drew 2,800 spectators each paying $7. A new food concession area was constructed to serve those people who attend.

Is not all the above a violation We have read your letter regardof their environmental impact ing your concern with statement? And is VFW Post 5760 naming there not a City of out new flagpole area, Renton noise ordiPatriots Plaza. I am nance that can be Send your letters to: responding with our enforced? editor@mi-reporter.com. thoughts.

Why does playing Keep it brief, courteous, The word, Patriot is a sport need loud and sign your name. defined as follows: A music? person who vigorously This building supports their country was approved as a and its way of life, and training facility, not for a spectator is prepared to defend it against public event and for retail selling of enemies or detractors. refreshments to the public.

We do not share you concern The Seahawks have created a regarding out use of the word, side business that is probably not patriot, in the name Patriot’s Plaza, approved for the zoning and cer-

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and do not agree that this would connote anything that could be construed to be hateful or prejudiced. We believe the football team, the New England Patriots,” or the producers of the movie, The Patriot, and the air show group performing at Seafair this year, “the Patriot’s Jet Team,” would share our view on this matter.

Veterans who have fought for our freedom and whose names will be engraved on the paving stones have supported and defended their country from enemies and therefore are patriots.

It is my hope that you will decide to include your husband’s name to be among the Veterans and community members honored on Patriot’s Plaza as his service to our country certainly qualifies and defines him as a patriot.

Frank Sorba Commander, VFW Post 5760

What do you think was the biggest news story of the month?

“The train crash in Spain.”

Dick Moller Retired Mercer Island

“Kate Middleton having her baby.”

Maggie Raicu Office manager Bothell

“Snowden, the whistleblower.”

Linda Lang Retired Arizona

“On Mercer island, the potential of the I-90 toll.”

Daniel Perrin

Driver, worship pastor Newcastle

Online poll The Seahawks are once again at their training facility across Lake Washington in Renton. Many Islanders have complained in the past about the loud noise levels, and this year, the facility has a record numbers of visitors to watch the team.

We want to know what you think.

Does the Seahawks noise bother you?

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

THE RECORD

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Police Monday | 15 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A 28-year-old Mercer Island man was the victim of a car egging that is believed to have taken place between 9 p.m., Sunday, and 7:40 a.m., Monday, in the 3200 block of 80th Avenue S.E. The incident resulted in damaged paint to one of the rear car doors, with the repair cost estimated at approximately $700.

Tuesday | 16 JEWELRY THEFT: A 76-year-old

South end woman reported that jewelry was stolen out of her bedroom on July 3.

She named her window cleaners as suspects.

FOUND: A 52-year-old Mercer Island woman reported finding a ring on the sidewalk in the 8000 block of North Mercer Way. CAR THEFT: A 53-year-old Mercer Island woman

reported that her Toyota FJ Cruiser was stolen from her home in the 3000 block of Island Crest Way. The victim believes that the suspect had entered her home during the previous 24 hours, stole her daughter’s keys and took the vehicle.

THEFT: A car prowl took place in the 3000 block of 81st Place S.E. between 8 p.m., Monday, and 9 a.m., Tuesday. The victim, a 37-year-old Mercer Island woman, reported that her checkbook, duffle bag with gym clothes, and $30 was stolen from her locked Toyota Camry.

Wednesday | 17 BURGLARY: A Mercer Island couple, 66 and 63, reported an incident of theft from their home in the 5200 block of West Mercer Way. Believing the burglary to have taken place between 8 p.m., Tuesday, and 9 a.m.

Wednesday, the couple

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Don was a longtime Mercer Island resident before relocating to Puyallup in 2006. Born in Seattle he attended Garfield High School.

In the early 50’s he met and married the love of his life, Nancy Green. He worked many jobs including Todd Shipyard, was a Merchant Marine, Seattle Transit, Seattle PI, Boeing. After suffering a heart attack he became a barber most notably having Ole Bardahl and Ivar Haglund as customers. He loved meeting and talking with people.

He was preceded in death by wife Nancy; son Kim; survived by daughter Toni (Mike) Lynch of Kirkland, sons Daryl (Eileen) Hunter, Marysville and Stephen Kanzee, Hayward, CA. In lieu of a service, friends are invited to send memories to DonaldBowman89@gmail.com 836439

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reported a debit card and two passports, missing.

CAR PROWL: A truck parked in the North end of the QFC parking lot in the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street was broken into Wednesday around 12:01 a.m. The suspect, believed to be driving a red Toyota Tercel, took a leaf blower from the vehicle. The subsequent area search was unsuccessful.

repair cost is estimated to be around $500.

ARREST: An arrest took place around 4:19 p.m. Friday after a 26-year-old Mercer Island man was stopped for speeding in the 8600 block of North Mercer Way and taken into custody for an outstanding warrant.

Thursday | 18

ARREST: A 51-year-old Mercer Island man was taken into custody around 1:09 a.m. in the 3100 block of 77th Avenue N.E. after a license plate check confirmed an outstanding warrant for the suspect’s arrest. He was later booked into the King County Jail.

FOUND: A wallet was found

by a 45-year-old Mercer Island man in a parking lot in the 9400 block of S.E. 36th Street. The wallet contained cash, personal effects and a Washington state driver’s license for a Spokane resident. The owner was later contacted.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: A 2001 Jaguar XJ8 registered to a 50-year-old Mercer Island man was reported Thursday at 1 p.m. after being parked over 72 hours in the 4100 block of 78th Avenue S.E. The vehicle was subsequently impounded.

Friday | 19 CAR PROWL: An unlocked Ford Econoline was entered sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the 4000 block of Island Crest Way. A Hitachi frame nail gun was stolen out of the vehicle.

The total loss was $900.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A 66-year-old Mercer Island man living in the 5000 block of West Mercer Way reported finding his Aerio Suzuki damaged Friday morning, and believed the vandalism to have taken place during the previous night around 11 p.m. The victim’s car had been struck with beer bottles, which damaged the tail light and left a dent. The

Saturday | 20

Monday | 22 LOST: A 31-year-old woman reported losing her passport and Visa sometime after July 8 in the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street.

Wednesday | 24 CAR PROWL: $10 in coins were stolen out of an unlocked Chevrolet Malibu between 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, and 9:10 a.m., Wednesday, in the 8200 block of S.E. 26th Street. A plastic Ziplock bag was taken into evidence to be processed for fingerprints.

Thursday | 25 VEHICLE RECOVERED: Issaquah police recovered a stolen BMW at 9 a.m. in the 7900 block of S.E. 34th Street.

The vehicle was unoccupied. After being contacted, the owner picked up the vehicle. A CD case that did not belong to the owner was inside the BMW and was turned over to police.

City construction season underway

By Reporter Staff

The City’s two major road construction projects this summer are the 2013 Arterial and Residential Street Asphalt Overlays and the 2013 Arterial and Residential Chip Seal.

Here is their current status:

‘Chip Seal’ work This work will occur on Mercerwood Drive from Gallagher Hill all the way down to East Mercer Way. The city is also "chip sealing" S.E. 40th Street from 96th Ave S.E. to the 9700 block (this is the residential piece of 40th), and 81st, 82nd, and 83rd Avenues near Homestead Field.

Construction work on this project began a couple of weeks ago with some storm drainage repairs and street patching, which have wrapped up. Last Friday, the City’s contractor, Doolittle Construction "pre-sealed" the new patched areas and conducted other preparatory work. The chip seal was to be placed on the on these roadways on Monday and Tuesday, July 29 and 30.

Most of these roads will receive a double chip seal—one each day. There will be flaggers out to direct traffic. Contractors will also be sweeping all the roads each day which may generate some noise and dust. By today, all the chips should be down and the roads will look like they are gravel.

The contractor will then return the week of Aug. 5 to fog seal all of the chip areas. This fog seal-

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ing applies a top coating of asphalt to the chip seal to help with chip adhesion and also will give the road an even black color. This process will require closing one side of the roads to traffic to allow the fog seal to dry. Again, driving delays will result, some driving around the block, and lots of flaggers and cones to keep cars off the wet oil. A couple of weeks after the fog sealing we will install the permanent striping.

The city mailed flyers about the projects to all homes in the vicinity of the chip sealing work.

Pavement overlays This project involves “hot mix” overlays of several areas of the Island: West Mercer Way from SE 24th to SE 28th streets; and 80th Ave from S.E. 27th to S.E, 28th Streets in the Town Center; the Parkwood neighborhood (east of Island Crest Way across from Island Park Elementary), and two other small residential streets.

Work on this road contract is beginning with the Parkwood neighborhood.

The city is also repairing curbs and storm drain pipe repairs. The City’s contractor, Lakeside Industries, has scheduled repaving work for the week of Aug. 5. This work will include mass removal of the existing pavement down to base rock, and repaving with hot mix asphalt. Most of those areas will get two paving courses. Lakeside hopes to get most if not all of the paving done the second week of August.

Again, there will be flaggers, equipment, and lots of dump trucks in the area.

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News briefs BPA to raise power and transmission rates to utilities The federal agency, the Bonneville Power Administration, announced its intention to raise wholesale power rates to its utility customers in two ways. First it has adopted a 9 percent average wholesale power rate increase and an 11 percent average transmission rate increase. These rate increases to utilities such as Puget Sound Energy, will in part, be passed through to customers in retail electricity rates.

The transmission rate is the amount of money charged to utilities for the use of the agency’s high voltage transmission system.

The new rates take effect Oct. 1, 2013.

For Bonneville’s utility power customers, the wholesale power rate increase will be an average of 9 percent higher than current rates.

The power rate increase stems from higher costs to operate and maintain the federal hydroelectric system, and to fund existing longterm agreements for the fish and wildlife mitigation program and reduced revenues from surplus power sales due to low market prices.

An average of $20 million per year in financial reserves will be used to offset part of the rate increase.

PSE offers chance to win solar system Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power Program is continuing this summer, and

one lucky winner will win a one kilowatt solar energy system.

PSE’s Green Power Program is a voluntary program which allows PSE electric customers a way to guarantee that some or all of the energy they use is matched in the power grid by clean energy from wind, solar, biogas and other sources.

The sweepstakes enrollment period ends Sept. 30.

The solar energy system is estimated at $10,000.

Customers who already participate at 100 percent will be automatically entered to win.

For information, go to www.pse.com.

New state laws A set of new laws are in effect for Washington as of July 1.

Here are the highlights: • Electronic Proof of Driver’s Insurance: Drivers in Washington will now be able to use their smartphones to prove they have insurance when they get pulled over.

• Privacy: Employers cannot demand passwords for social media sites like Facebook at the workplace from employees.

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Liquor, beer and wine: Farmers markets that meet certain requirements will be able to feature wine and beer tasting. Also, movie theaters with less 120 seats per screen will be allowed to obtain a liquor license.

Finally, lawmakers passed a measure to ensure that grocery stores using selfcheckout machines check people’s identification when they purchase alcohol.

I-594 background checks on all gun sales would lessen gun violence | Island Forum

By Cornelia Swenson ‘Moms Demand Action’

Initiative 594, the Criminal Background Checks Initiative is simple.

It makes sure everyone in Washington State passes the same background check, no matter where they buy the gun and no matter whom they buy it from.

Criminal and public safety background checks dramatically reduce access to guns for criminals, domestic abusers and other dangerous people from buying firearms. Federal law only requires background checks for gun sales at licensed dealers.

In the U.S., an estimated 40 percent of gun transfers take place without going through a licensed dealer, including online sales and at gun shows. That means that in 2012, 6.6 million guns were sold with no background check for the buyer.

Criminals and other prohibited gun buyers know how to exploit this loophole, and they do. A national survey of inmates found that nearly 80 percent of those who used a handgun in a crime acquired it in a private transfer.

The Criminal Background Checks Initiative closes this loophole in Washington State by requiring that private sales and transfers—including those at gun shows or sales via the internet— go through the same background check process as sales through a licensed gun dealer.

It is a simple and accessible process: • The initiative makes sure everyone in Washington State passes the same background check, no matter where they buy the gun and no matter whom they buy it from.

• When a private seller

Ahoy! Pirate ships in Kirkland over Labor Day weekend

By Reporter Staff

Unleash your inner pirate! Get a taste of life on the high seas as two historic ships dock in Kirkland, including one used in the 2003 film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.”

Both vessels will be moored at from Aug. 27 through Sept. 2, at Carillon Point in Kirkland The Lady Washington may be better known to movie buffs as the HMS Interceptor from the first film in the Disney “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy. In the film, Capt. Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, steals the Interceptor with the help of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom).

When not playing a role in the movies, the Lady Washington is the official ship of the state of Washington.

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Initiative 591 would limit new restrictions A coalition of gunrights groups have filed an alternative to stricter controls on guns with Initiative 591, which would prevent Washington state from adopting background-check laws more restrictive than the federal standard.

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Washington, the first American vessel to reach the West coast in 1788.

The modern version, 112 feet in length, was constructed in Aberdeen, Wash., by master shipwrights. The second ship is a topsail ketch, Hawaiian Chieftain, a replica of a typical European merchant trader popular during the late 19th century. Built in 1998, it was originally designed for cargo trade.

A full schedule of public dock side tours, evening sails and battle sails (family-friendly or adults-only) will be available during Labor Day week at Carillon Point.

For the dock side tours, crew in period dress will demonstrate basic seafaring skills, share stories and make maritime history come alive. On the ticketed sails, passengers get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn about life on the high seas while enjoying stunning views of Lake Washington. Adventure sails and battle cruises depart from the Carillon Point guest dock.

For information and tickets, go to www.historicalseaport.org or www.explorekirkland.com.

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and buyer arrange to meet in person to conduct the transfer, they would meet at a licensed dealer, instead of in a parking lot or another public place.

• The buyer and the licensed dealer would proceed as if the buyer were trying to purchase from a dealer. The buyer would complete the proper forms, and the dealer would call in the background check — in the exact same way as if the dealer were selling a firearm from its own inventory.

• This initiative simply has private sales go through the same process people have been using successfully for years when purchasing from a licensed dealer.

• This is an accessible process. 98 percent of Washingtonians live within 10 miles of a dealer.

In fact, there are twice as may licensed gun dealers in Washington as there are

United States post offices.

• Private parties who comply are exempt from sales tax.

There are reasonable exceptions: Background checks are not required for: • Gifts between immediate family members • Antiques and relics • Loans for lawful hunting or sporting activities Finally, eight out of 10 Washington voters support criminal background checks for all gun sales.

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Sixty-one Islanders graduated from the University of Washington in June: Brooke Ann Bourguignon, bachelor of arts (sociology) Brian Schell Harmon, bachelor of science (aquaticfishery sciences) Andrew Jacob Meade, bachelor of arts in business administration Nicholas Allan Pollock, bachelor of arts (political science) Khia Anne Johnson, bachelor of arts (linguistics) Ryan Patrick Malone, bachelor of arts (economics) Elizabeth Zippora Kent, bachelor of arts (law, societies, and justice) Eric William Bauer, bachelor of arts in business administration Philip Jongwoo Han, bachelor of science (applied & computational math sciences) Alanagh Lee Gannon, bachelor of landscape architecture Rachael Sara FongGurzinsky, bachelor of arts (communication) Samantha Joy Maloof, bachelor of arts (soc, eth, & hum beh and interdisc std) Cecilia Lee Ting, bachelor of arts (communication) Saul Silver Tilden, bachelor of arts (history) Alison Louise Ehrig,

bachelor of arts (math) Graham Leigh Maxwell, bachelor of arts (sociology) Leeran Zeev Raphaely, bachelor of science (computer science) Daniel Luis Jr Sotelo, bachelor of arts (linguistics) Allison Ann Shipley, bachelor of arts (Spanish) Jenna Hedberg Somers, bachelor of science (public health) Lindsay Lani Chinn, bachelor of science (biology: physiology) Lauren Elizabeth Rambaldini, bachelor of arts (psychology) Grant Maxillian Blumenstein, bachelor of arts in business administration (finance) Edward John Leong, bachelor of arts (sociology) Richard William Baker, bachelor of arts (philosophy) Jacob Cameron Bloom, bachelor of science (neurobiology) Ryan Patrick Malone, bachelor of science in informatics Bryce Patrick Borer, bachelor of arts (geography) Kathryn Mae Kuan, bachelor of science in informatics Chenhan Tai, bachelor of arts (economics) Ian Francis Le-Cerf, bachelor of arts (biochem) Matti Gunter Niemisto, bachezor of science (biol-

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childhood and family studies) Monica Costina Gocan, bachelor of science in civil engineering Brian Kim, bachelor of arts in business administration Carmen Sylvia Spiers, bachelor of arts (Latin) Harrison Lucas Etoh Owens, bachelor of arts (psychology) Alexander Tao Tao, bachelor of science (biology) Ian Francis Le-Cerf, bachelor of science (chem) Alexandra Rose Taylor, bachelor of arts in business administration Madison Margaret Aspiri, bachelor of science (biology: physiology) Robert James Taylor, bachelor of arts in business administration Christopher John Gelon, bachelor of science (computer science) Hikari Asami , bachelor of arts (American ethnic studies) Genevieve Elizabeth Gebhart, bachelor of arts (econ, international studies) Alexandra Celia Mason, bachelor of arts (communication) Editor’s Note: Not all colleges and universities release data on graduates due to privacy concerns. When they do, lists of graduates are often not available until after commencement ceremonies take place.

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Supplying hope to Sierra Leone Jason McRuer has gathered school supplies for students in Sierra Leone

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Most high school kids aren't preoccupied with the state of education resources in a foreign country. But that doesn't go for 16-yearold Jason McRuer.

The Mercer Island High School junior recently spearheaded a project to collect gently used and left-over school supplies and send them to students in Sierra Leone. McRuer launched his venture in February on Kickstarter, a popular website that allows enterprisers to utilize crowd-funding to help advance their projects.

McRuer needed to raise $750 to pay for shipping the supplies overseas by his deadline of April 1, but has since surpassed his goal and received $836 in contributions.

In addition to sending school materials to struggling students in 'Salone,' part of McRuer's plan involves putting together a calendar comprised of artwork made by the Sierra Leonean students receiving the supplies. He will send these calendars to the backers who helped support his cause, as well thank you letters and some 'amazing Karma.'

Though McRuer has a contact in Sierra Leone to assist him with the overseas distribution of supplies, he has consistently worked throughout the previous school year to raise awareness about his project— sending out fliers to Mercer Island elementary school

YTN alumni to be featured in comedy drama this weekend

By Reporter Staff

For 30 years, Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) has nurtured the artistic talents of youth from across the Puget Sound region.

After three decades, many YTN alumni have matured into accomplished and venerable artists, working at respected theatres, schools

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Islander junior, Jason McRuer is gathering up school supplies to ship to students in Africa. teachers and parents, and creating a Facebook and Kickstarter pages, encouraging involvement from individuals outside of the Mercer Island community.

When asked what drove him to embark on this endeavor, McRuer says that he simply 'saw that there were a lot of supplies that were being wasted, and there was a lot that was needed over there. It seemed like a pretty easy trade.'

Explaining on his Kickstarter page the negative ramifications of the ten-year civil war in Sierra Leone for the local youths, McRuer says, ‘I want to help because there are kids out there that are so eager to learn, and are only weighed down by what is lacking in their resources, and not in their motivation.’

McRuer explains his venture was in part inspired

by fellow MIHS student Kendall Fagan’s altruistic endeavor, Help Educ8, which sold school supplies to Mercer Islanders and donated the proceeds to charity. ‘I really looked to him and that project,’ McRuer says.

Juggling the project with his participation in cross country, band, drama and the VOICE program (Volunteer Outreach in Communities Everywhere), it’s an understatement to say that McRuer is a busy 16-year-old.

When prompted about any future involvement in philanthropy, McRuer predicts that he will not only continue his project, but further his connection to Sierra Leone with a trip to the area in coming years.

‘It’s hard not seeing the kids receiving the supplies at the other end, but I’ve definitely gotten a lot out of it.’

and performing arts organizations across the nation.

In this 30th Anniversary year, YTN has launched a new program to welcome alumni back to our home and stage. The Alumni Annex is designed to give YTN alumni opportunities to further develop their skills as emerging theatre professionals, provide mentoring opportunities for current YTN students and provide professional, high-quality performance experiences for Mercer Island and the greater community.

The Alumni Annex will present Speech and Debate as its inaugural show. This

dark and hilarious, one-ofa-kind play navigates the “borderland between late adolescence and adulthood, where grown-up ideas and ambition coexist with childish will and bravado.”

Speech and Debate performs on YTN’s Studio Stage August 1, 2 & 3; all performances are at 7 p.m. at YTN 8805 S.E. 40th Street on Mercer Island.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for youth/seniors.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at (206) 232-4145, ext. 109, or online at www.youththeatre.org or at the door.

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Mercer Islanders complete BRI Seafair triathlon Sunday, July 21

By Megan Managan

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Part of the annual Seafair traditions includes the BRI triathlon, which this year took place on July 21 and started at Seward Park.

Many Islanders took part in the event, including several kids racing in the annual swimming event.

The Olympic distance included 311 finishers with 190 men and 121 women, while the sprint distance included 627 racers, 306 were male and 321 were female.

Below is a list of Mercer Island residents who completed the race.

Olympic distance 26. Brian Kennett 2:07.06 36. Michael Spring 2:10.03 76. Chris Woerner 2:19.45

Sprint distance 16. Andrew Oldag 1:10.04 45. Hay Volt 1:14.44 127. Alison Caditz 1:22.44 145. Erik Peterson 1:24.47

164. Bryan Cadtiz 1:26.04 167. Joseph Pak 1:26.10 184. Mollie Bahner 1:27.09 282. Morgan Flake 1:1.15 297. Daniel Pyne 1:31.56 381. Jen Poole 1:37.32 406. James Rambaldini 1:38.55 418. Chenade Hall 1:39.20 467. Brian Selby 1:42.37 512. Keri Ellison 1:47.18 599. JJ Jacobi 2:05.09 600. Deborah Jones 2:05.09 617.

Madeline Woodward 1:37.32

Seafair Kid swimmers race 6. Jake Headrick 13:03 13. Rani Woerner 13:32 21. Harry Hughes 14:21 27. Jennifer Conger 14:36 37. Jaya Woerner 15:08

Seafair kids splashers race 8. Max Hughes 11:01 36. Emma Conger 13:27 If you have pictures of the event to share, please email mmanagan@mi-reporter. com.

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Mercer Island triathlon coach lends a hand for a good cause

By Megan Managan

program, I thought about it and talked with my famLongtime Mercer Island ily about the commitment triathlon coach and Club because it would really be Emerald owner Ginny my seventh day of the week Pietila just happened to commitment so it would be in the right place at the affect my family a little bit, right time earlier this year. but I couldn’t say no,” said When Barb Wodzin, the Pietila. “It’s such an amazTeam Challenge manager ing cause. It’s a great way to in Seattle, stopped by the give back to a sport that I club looking for a triathlon love and have been involved in for the last 15 years, and coach, Pietila was there.

“I’m not here a lot in the helps others get involved in afternoons, some random the sport and more imporFriday, I happened to be tantly to help raise awarehere, it was probably 2:30 ness and funds for the in the afternoon and I don’t CCFA. There needs to be even know what I was doing funding and we need to find here. Barb walks in and she a cure. It was something I had been over at Veloce Velo couldn’t say no to.”

Pietila has coached triathsaying they were looking for a coach and do you know lon teams for the last 15 any tri-coaches. They know years, including the team me and sent her over here based out of Club Emerald and I happened to be here on Mercer Island. The Team and happened to be stand- Challenge group will travel ing at the front desk,” said to San Diego in September for the Tri-Rock event. the coach.

The team from the What Wodzin wanted to know, was if Pietila was Northwest Chapter of the interested in helping out a CCFA is about 20 strong, s a i d local charWo d z i n , ity, and raising which is awareness for smaller a good cause than some by coaching a of the other triathlon team in which would Ginny Pietila teams the Western Team Challenge Triathlon coach compete in U.S., but it’s San Diego only the later this year.

Team Challenge is a fun- second year the chapter has draising program through participated. Team memthe Crohn’s and Colitis bers are from around the Foundation of America. greater Pacific Northwest, The group raises money including a mother from and awareness about the Montana, a father son team diseases which affect mil- from Poulsbo and others lions in the United State. from the greater Seattle area.

Team Challenge brings The group hopes to raise together local athletes and $95,000 for the CCFA this patients looking for a way season.

Pietila said the team’s to be active and give back at the same time by par- experience levels range ticipating in an event, either from having done triathlons a half marathon or triath- in the past, to people who lon, while raising money for aren’t comfortable swimming.

CCFA. “It’s everything,” she said.

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Team Challenge team member Jenn White rides her bike during a recent practice.

“Some people who day one in the pool really didn’t know how to swim, to like Stuart who had just done the Lake Sammamish Triathlon and everything in between.

Some people are strong swimmers, but possibly not so great on the bike. Some people come in with a running background and just need to buy a bike.” The team’s ages range from 16 to in their 40s.

With the wide variety of experience levels, the Mercer Island coach said her challenge is finding the right balance and helping everyone achieve their goals.

“My challenge is just that, being able to cover the full range, having three lanes of swimmers and yet everyone from someone who is still working on stroke basics to an accomplished swimmer who is trying to keep going with their workout and not have it interrupted,” said the coach. “It’s just being able to manage the different ability levels and different goals. I do have my team, my Club Emerald team, has been immensely helpful in coming out and helping me when I need extra coaches and when I haven’t been able to be at practice. They’ve been very helpful in just facilitating a smooth practice. It’s so rewarding.”

Because there is an overarching mission behind the team, Pietila said each practice – there are two team practices a week – the team has a mission moment,

encouraging team members with one of the diseases or a family member to speak about their experience.

“We try to do a mission moment each practice, whether it’s having someone come and speak from outside the group or someone on the team speak about how they’ve dealt with the disease,” said Pietila. “When the lady from Montana came her son spoke about Camp Oasis. We try to keep it ever present, why we’re doing this.”

Wodzin said about five team members this season are patients with the disease, and two have children suffering. Another three or four came to the cause simply looking for a way to get active and give back.

“We have a really strong mission oriented team,” said Wodzin. “I think there are only a couple who came in who are doing it because they want to a triathlon for a good cause.”

While Pietila said many people get scared away from triathlons because of the swim or the equipment, she is there every step of the way, calming nerves and anxiety.

Throughout the season they practice each step, eventually stringing the three pieces together. Each team member has a personalized training program, allowing them to get better at their strong points, and work on weaknesses.

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“What scares off 90 colitis can be. Hearing Jen percent of people from give her mission moment triathlons is the swim. just this last week about It’s just absolutely does, the surgeries she’s been it terrifies people,” said through and the years the coach. “Then to take and years of medications it a step farther I come really trying to find what across this a lot, they are was right. It just disrupts great in the pool and can their lives completely,” swim circles around other she said. Another aspect, people, they are terrified Pietila said, is that few of the open water. You people talk much about it, add another level of anxi- though there are a lot of ety. You lose the walls, people who are affected.

“I was down at the the black line on the bottom, you lose the bottom beach club for the 4th of and you add in tempera- July and I was explaining Team tures of the Challenge lake, winds, and they w e e d s , were like oh b o a t s , To learn more about yeah so and t h i n g s the CCFA or Team Chalso just had growing the lenge, visit the Northsurgeries lake. That west Chapter’s website and it was brings a at www.ccfa.org/chaplike oh my whole difters/northwest. gosh. Very ferent level few people of anxiety.. talk about It’s something I’ve dealt with for it,” she said. “I’m really 15 years with my triath- learning how broad it is letes. It’s very common and how many people it and I try to assure people affects and how it disrupts that they aren’t the only those lives. I’m thrilled to one and that they will be do my small little part to fine. We take it step by help find a cure.”

Come September, the step.”

All while training for team will have done 16 the event, team members weeks of hard work to raise money for the cause, cross the finish line in doing things like Bingo San Diego. That in and of for Bowels, as the team itself is one of the most member from Montana exciting parts for both did earlier this summer. Wodzin and Pietila.

“I’m excited to watch Others, such as a dentist in Bellevue, is offering a them cross that finish cleaning, exam and x-rays line. I know from past at his practice for $100 experiences how powwhich will be donated erful that finish line is.

They’ve worked so hard back.

“I think the most suc- for this,” said the coach.

“It’s just so exciting, cessful fundraisers are the ones who tie into what especially for the people their passion or their who have never done anything like this before,” said business is,” said Pietila.

Pietila said she’s been Wodzin. “We’ve definitely surprised through the had people make amazing experience so far, is how progress, especially in the much the diseases affect pool. They’ll doubt themselves, but once everyone those who have it. “, I don’t think I recog- gets down there and the nized how debilitating it adrenaline kicks in. And can be, and surgeries and then they are on such a infusions and really how high, they ask when’s the life altering Crohn’s or next one.”

Mercer Island AllStar team wins state title

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The Mercer Island Little League All-Star team won the state title on July 21 in Oak Harbor.

The team is made up of 10-year-olds, who played in the state tournament on Whidbey Island. The team from Mercer Island won seven straight games to win the tournament.

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 was coached by Peter Noone, Mike Dickstein and Andy Shanks.

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The Mercer Island Little League All-Star team won the state tournament in July.

Mercer Island soccer players help team to finals at tournament in Denmark Three Mercer Island eighth grade soccer players recently helped their team advance to the finals during a tournament in Denmark.

Jennifer Bernardez, Paige Robertson and Jocelyn Thomson are members of the Benson soccer team, which traveled to Denmark to play in the Gothia Cup. The Gothia Cup is the largest youth soccer tournament in the world, with over 35,000 players competing from 75 countries.

On their way to the finals, the team beat others team from Norway, Denmark and the U.S. Throughout the tournament, they gave up zero goals and lost in the championship game that went to penalty kicks. The winning

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Mercer Island eighth graders Jocelyn Thomson, Jennifer Bernardez and Paige Roberston are members of a youth soccer team which recently competed in Denmark. team was from California.

The Benson soccer team includes girls from throughout Washington.

Northwest Islander U16 team wins league championship The Northwest Islander U16 baseball team recently won the Seattle Elite league championship.

The team is coached by Dominic Woody.

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The Northwest Islander U16 team recently won their league championship.

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Little Britches Bakery offers ‘cakes’ and more for babies Business dedicated to more than just the bottom line

By Rebecca Mar

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Little Britches Bakery started with a wave of babies. Many of Megan Coppersmith Szerwo’s friends were having kids, and when she saw a twotiered diaper cake in a Seattle boutique, she had all the inspiration that she needed.

Since its beginning four years ago, Little Britches Bakery has been a homebased, part-time business on the Island’s First Hill.

Szerwo and her husband, Brandon, live in the house that once belonged to her grandmother, who now lives in Covenant Shores. The couple has two cats adopted from a shelter, Madison and Jackson.

While Szerwo’s bakery does not turn out edible treats, it offers baby gifts that look like delectable desserts. Orders are all handmade.

Szerwo is employed full-time in a communications role with the City of Seattle IT Department, and has been married for 1 ½ years. Her husband picked out her ring the day before Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement

was announced, and then proposed to Szerwo a month later.

The ring, as it turned out, was a sapphire resembling Kate’s ring.

During the past two weeks, Szerwo has seen a surge in baby showers — 10 total. She also caters to other events: a couples’ pregnancy announcement, g e n d e r- re v e a l parties, and postbirth events.

Rebecca Mar/Staff Photo “It’s a really This ‘cake’ (made of diapers) will be great creative given away via the bakery’s Facebook outlet for me,” page. said Szerwo, who creates custom has 30, taking anywhere orders of diaper cakes and from 30 to 45 minutes to cupcakes. assemble. Cupcakes — Most often, a theme is available individually or as requested — a mother may a four-pack or six-pack — want a sock monkey theme, contain onesies and washor Seahawks with a feminine cloths. touch of pink Gerber daiLittle Britches Bakery sies for a little girl. Szerwo’s will be giving away a royal most unique creation was diaper cake an Alaskan in honor of W a y the birth of Viaduct Prince George d i a p e r To learn more about Alexander cake for a the business visit www.

Louis of friend who littlebritchesbakery.com C ambr i d ge . worked for or call (206) 919-4502.

For details, go WSDOT. to the Bakery’s A threeFacebook tiered cake contains 50 dia- page. A winner will be pers, and a two-tiered cake selected on Friday, Aug. 9.

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Megan Coppersmith Szerwo offers diaper cakes and cupcakes at Little Britches Bakery, in her home on Mercer Island. Below, the company’s Pinterest board in honor of the royal baby.

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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: 3-4:30 p.m.,

Aug. 1, Mercer Island Senior Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Free. Caregiver Support Groups provide a consistent and caring place for group members to discuss the challenges and problems of the disease, share their feelings and find emotional support, as well as exchange information and educate themselves about Alzheimer’s disease.

Tuesday | 6 Banner Bank Mercer Island Branch Annual Community Appreciation Day: 11 a.m.-2

p.m., Aug. 6, Mercer Island Branch, 2918 78th Ave. S.E. Free hotdogs, chips and pop.

(206) 232-2804.

Mercer Island Rotary Club Meeting: 12-1:30 p.m., Aug.

6, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Weekly meeting covers club activities and features a guest speaker. The general public is welcome.

National Night Out: 6-9 p.m., Aug. 6, Mercer Island community event. Residents in Island neighborhoods are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors, police and fire, city officials and city staff. To register your neighborhood for National Night Out, contact Officer Franklin at (206) 275-7905 or email

Monday | 5 Free Chinese Class for the Family: 4-4:45 p.m., Aug.

5, Shorewood Heights Community Club, 9011 West Shorewood Drive. Oral Chinese class for kids and families - free. Class is every Monday. Space limited. freechineseforkids@gmail. com.

Mercer Island CERT Search & Rescue: 7-8 p.m., Aug. 5,

Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Join the CERT search & rescue volunteers for team training.

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

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

4400 88th Ave. S.E. (206) 236-3537 www.kcls.org/ MercerIsland Computer Class - Microsoft PowerPoint: 1 p.m., Aug. 7.

Come in and learn about KCLS eBooks.

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

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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.

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Children Dig Into Magic Show: 2 p.m., Aug. 6. Presented

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Wednesday | 7 Probus Club of Mercer Island Meeting: 10:30

a.m., Aug. 7, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. David Sowers, WSDOT Engineering Manager of SR-99 tunnel project that will replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct, will discuss project history and current status. The public is welcome.

Saturday | 10 Community Emergency Response Team Class:

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Emergency Well operation training, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Aug. 10, Rotary Park, 8800 S.E. 44th St. Investors & Options Open House of Classes: 9 a.m.-2

p.m., Aug. 10, U.S. Bank Building, 2755 77th Ave. S.E. Free. This is an open house about the classes that Investors & Options Trading Institute offers on Mercer Island for the fall, ranging from basic investing to options trading.

Camp Burbank Community Campout: Aug. 10, Luther

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

Young Toddler Story Times:

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

Toddler Story Times: 11 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.

Burbank Park Meadow, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. “Get-awayfrom-it-all” and still be close to home. Parks & Recreation provides cooking, cleaning and fun activities. Bring your tent, personal items, sleeping bags. Activities include fishing, beach play, swimming, volleyball and more. Campsite, Saturday night dinner, s’mores, snacks, drinks and Sunday breakfast provided. Reservations required: call (206) 275-7609 to register (course #13998).

Kids run through the crowd during the first Mostly Music in the Park concert by the Portage Bay Big Band on Thursday, July 25 in Mercerdale Park.

Sunday | 11 Mercer Island Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug.

11, Mercerdale Park, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Music: Summer Januaries, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., a musical duo comprised of guitarist/vocalist Sean Michael Robinson, and fiddler/vocalist Rachel Erin Sage. They fiddle tunes into densely harmonized arrangements of their favorite songs, and these inventive arrangements define their sound. Washington grown fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, farmstead cheese and dairy. Kids’ hands-on activities, master gardeners and more for whole family. www.mifarmersmarket.org.

7-9 p.m., Aug. 1-3, 9; 2 p.m., Aug. 11, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Seattle

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“The Tempest” - Free Shakespeare: 7-9 p.m., 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.

Chinese Songs & Stories:

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

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Russian Chamber Music Piano Quartet in Residence Family Concert: 3 p.m.,

Aug. 25, Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Presented

by Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle and the Mercer Island Arts Council. Features pieces by Borodin, Glinka, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, performed by artistic director/pianist Natalya Ageyeva with Brittany Boulding, Mara Gearman, Kevin Krentz, Artur Girsky. Bring a picnic. www. russianchambermusic.org.

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First Hill $785,000 Stunning Southwest views capture your heart in this classic mid-century gem. 3BR/2BA Original interior calls for your t o u c h . S e e To d a y ! #517907 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702

Italian Villa $5,088,000 Magnificent northend-90 fe e t p r i va t e w t r f r n t & dock, level yard; great rm & main floor master-5+BR, 5.5 BA, new ex t e r i o r, r o o f, b t h s & much more! #496920 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

N. End Rambler $739,000 Single Level, 4BR, 2BA, 1850 Sq Ft, w/ Master Suite, Family Rm, Remodel in Late 90’s, Culde-Sac Street, Fenced Yard, Fireplace, Deck, Pa t i o, Ja p a n e s e G a r dens, Skylights. #505543 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

5+BR’s, Yd, Vue $1,298,000 There’s room for everyone! long term guests, live-in help, young & old.

Pretty NW views, level yard, shady patio, sunny deck! 3+car gar. N’end Advertise your upcoming garage convenience. #473915 Harrison & St.Mary sale in your local 206-953-8359

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Real Estate for Sale King County

Real Estate for Sale King County

Lk View Condo $798,000 Pe n t h o u s e L v l L o f t & community paper Prvt Deck, View Seattle, and online to reach Lk WA & MI. 2704 Sq thousands of households FT, 3BR, 2.5BA, Mstr Suite, Office/Den, Granin your area. i t e, B a m b o o, M a r bl e, Call: 800-388-2527 Close to Dwntwn MI, Fax: 360-598-6800 Townhouse Style Condo.

Go online: nw-ads.com #487081 Galen Hubert King County Real Esate 206-778-9787

Gold Coast 60’ $2,968,750 Clean lines and walls of windows sets the stage for this 5BR/2.75BA home. Master suites on King County Real Esate both floors offers flexibility. 60’ of wtft, 183’ d o ck & s a n d y b e a c h ! #514035 Mercerdale Peggy Watkins $575,000 206-230-5444 Take advantage of one of MI’s most sought after nbrhds with this property full of opportunity & potential. Bring your vision! #493656 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013 King County Real Esate Anastasia Miles 425-260-5881 Historic Home $899,950 Nor th-end, Westside View 1925 Craftsman, charming, refreshed spaces await your vision. King County Real Esate D r. B i ck fo r d ’s fo r m e r home & office sited on l a r g e l o t , c i r c l e d r i ve #517868 Move Right In Laura Parris-Reymore $705,000 206-230-5351 Pa i n t t h i s 4 B R / 3 B A home your own! Bright living/dining rm, kitchen leading out to decks and lg, level fenced bkyd, rec rm, utility rm, indoor workshop & 2 frpl. #510665 Molly Penny 206-200-4411

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New Listing! $1,348,000 Look no further! Storybook 2 story in bike riding n’end cul-de-sac loc.

5BR+Den, pretty yard.

Po l i s h e d l i ke a s h i ny penny, this 1998 home is move in ready!

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Off Island Real Estate

Outstanding! $2,299,000 Exceptional quality!

5BR+office/5.75 BA. Rare 12,000 Sq Ft 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

West Mercer $799,000 Huge 28,545 sf lot, move r i g h t i n o r bu i l d yo u r dream home! This real estate charming rambler is filled for sale with light from the multiple skylights & lg, Weste r n f a c i n g w i n d o w s . Real Estate for Sale Other Areas #506162 Marlene/Carrie 20 Acres FREE! Own 206-310-3580 6 0 a c r e s fo r 4 0 a c r e price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. 1-800-843King County Real Esate 7 5 3 7 w w w. t ex a s l a n d buys.com

-SHORT SALE$99,900 Top flr 1BR/1BA condo located in Front9. Updated kitchen with cozy dining nook. Open living area w/ frplce. Balcony overlooks the community pool. #498778 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Rambler By MIHS $788,000 Transformed into 2BR, 2.5BA 2379 Sq Ft, w/ Master Suite, Bonus Areas, Living & Family Rms, Lrg Laundry Rm, Stainless Appliances & Sink, Fenced Backyard, Near MIHS. #517196 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

King County Real Esate

New Wft Listing $2,319,000 Enjoy the best of both worlds-180 degree view, 50’ of wft/pvt dock. Artistic 4BR/2.5BA home fea open plan incl living/dining, eat-in kit, den, rec r m + studio/ADU. #519776 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

Shared Wtrfront $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

King County Real Esate

One Level $808,000 Private 4 BR with pool a n d s p a . V i ew h o m e.

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

South End $1,499,900 Amazing opportunity to live in very desirable so. end neighborhood. Newly built in 2007, this 5BR, 4BA, 3 car garage, lightfilled home welcomes you! #490989 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077

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-SHORT SALE$219,900 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

Opportunity! $348,000 Tucked away building lot up private lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views.

Large lot, 3000 sq foot building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

View Property! $500,000 With over 21,000 sq ft in a beautiful setting & multi million $ nghbrhd, you can build your dream!

Only one lot from water.

Perfect for main floor master. #455555 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

-SHORT SALE$194,900 Large attic space, gas available for appliances, new roof within past 3 years and a kitchen water filtration system. #462633 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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-SHORT SALE$244,900 Private drive ends at this cozy 3BD/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Westside Resort $2,200,000 Private 74+/- ft waterfront+dock-Mstr BR on main flr+den+lwr level rec rm+3 BR-priced at Off Island Real Estate land value, but so livable as is! #473532 Laura Parris-Reymore -SHORT SALE206-949-3270 / $299,900 Suzanne Lane Great 2BR/1BA 940SF 206-419-6387 home in the Genessee nbrhd of West Seattle.

Close to the junction, shops, schools. Large back yard, 1 car garage.

Great starter home! #397600 James R. Shute Real Estate for Sale 206-230-5421 Snohomish County

ARLINGTON

-SHORT SALE$164,900 Wonderful new 3 BR/2.5 BA short sale with landscaped backyard, new carpets and laminate flooring and security system. Located near parks and a golf course. #478483 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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Lake, Mountain and City Views New! 18’ Ceilings! Up to 5,344sf!

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West side! $550,000 Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home.

Located down a private lane on the west side with possible lake views!

Bring your builder and architect! #404816 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

King County Real Esate

King County Real Esate

Off Island Real Estate

Off Island Real Estate

King County Real Esate

King County Real Esate

North End $750,000 Wonderful home with all the spaces you want and Upper Luther Burbank Park in your backyard! 4 BR plus a den & 2.25 B A . L eve l a n d s u n n y backyard. #507325 Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

Real Estate for Sale Other Areas

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3 BR LAKE FRONT home on beautiful Lake Ki! Magnificent views from all areas! $647,900.

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-SHORT SALE$100,000 Issq Chateau style beauty! Top floor with beautiful view of professionally landscaped cour tyard.

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AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS 6wks, very intelligent.

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

206-232-4600

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

MERCER ISLAND HOMES

◆ New Listing!

$1,348,000

Look no further! Storybook 2 story in bike riding n’end cul-de-sac loc. 5BR+Den, pretty yard. Polished like a shiny penny, this 1998 home is move in ready! #522351 Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359

First Hill

$1,450,000

City, Lake & mtn views, completely renovated 2005, 2 master suites, formal liv & din+fam rm in kitchen+rec rm bsmtwalk to Lid Park & town -enter on 66th #483416 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

South End

$1,499,900

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

Westside Resort $2,200,000

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

Outstanding!

$2,299,000

Exceptional quality! 5BR+office/5.75 BA. Rare 12,000 Sq Ft 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

◆

New on Market

Virtual Tours

◆ New Wft Listing $2,319,000

Enjoy the best of both worlds-180 degree view, 50’ of wft/pvt dock. Artistic 4BR/2.5BA home fea open plan incl living/dining, eat-in kit, den, rec rm + studio/ADU. #519776 Molly Penny 206-230-5515

Cape Cod Estate $2,900,000

Extraordinary poperty-Acre+ of formal gardens, exquisite renovation of interior, 5 BR, 4.5 BA, main master+formal rooms+fam rm+rec rm, outdoor rm+poolgorgeous! #391328 Laura Reymore 206-949-3270

Gold Coast 60’ $2,968,750

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 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Italian Villa

$5,088,000

Magnificent northend-90 feet private wtrfrnt & dock, level yard; great rm & main floor master-5+BR, 5.5 BA, new exterior, roof, bths & much more! #496920 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

Previews International

OFF ISLAND HOMES

-SHORT SALE-

$99,900

-SHORT SALE- $100,000

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

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

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE- $244,900

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

-SHORT SALE- $299,900

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

-SHORT SALE-

$164,900

Wonderful new 3 BR/2.5 BA short sale with landscaped backyard, new carpets and laminate flooring and security system.

Located near parks and a golf course. #478483 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

Puyallup

$309,900

Comfortable 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in pleasant Remington Heights community. Each bedroom has it’s own walk-in closet. Beautiful granite kitchen counter tops. #459722 James Shute 206-230-5421

-SHORT SALE- $194,900

Large attic space, gas available for appliances, new roof within past 3 years and a kitchen water filtration system. #462633 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

◆ Craftsman - UW $598,000

Montlake Craftsman,4BR,1.75BA,1920 Sq Ft, Covered Porch, Hardwood Flrs, Leaded Glass Windows, Crown Molding.

2 Off Street Parking Spcs, Low Maint Yard. Detached Garage #520141 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

Rainier Beach

Union Hill

$849,000

An unhurried lifestyle, this Hunterswood Knoll home will delight you! Enter into the grand foyer graced by formal living & dining rooms. 4BR/2.5BA, den/office. #505494 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

◆ BI Farmhouse$929,000

One of the most bucolic properties on Banbridge Island! It looks like the cover of a magazine! 4.8 acres, 4BR/4.5BA. For the equestrian or equestrian at heart #518541 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013

Custom Estate

$1,235,000

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

-SHORT SALE-

$219,900

Seward Park

$750,000

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

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

$219,000 Snohomish

$449,000

Wonderful starter home or rental on great street. Large living room with cozy fireplace.

Huge kitchen with great dining area, fenced yard. 2 BR, 1 BA #454821

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

Mary Yax 206-612-8722

Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

-SHORT SALE-

$354,900

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

Issq Schools!

$489,500

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

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

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

206-232-4600

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

MERCER ISLAND HOMES

Opportunity!

$348,000

Tucked away building lot up private lane.

Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000 sq foot building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

N. End Rambler

$500,000

With over 21,000 sq ft in a beautiful setting & multi million $ nghbrhd, you can build your dream! Only one lot from water.

Perfect for main floor master. #455555 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

$739,000

Single Level, 4BR, 2BA, 1850 Sq Ft, w/ Master Suite, Family Rm, Remodel in Late 90’s, Cul-de-Sac Street, Fenced Yard, Fireplace, Deck, Patio, Japanese Gardens, Skylights. #505543 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

West Mercer

View Property!

$799,000

Huge 28,545 sf 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/Carrie 206-310-3580

North End

$750,000

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

One Level

$808,000

Private 4 BR 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

West Side!

$550,000

Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home. Located down a private lane on the west side with possible lake views!

Bring your builder and architect! #404816 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

◆ First Hill

$785,000

Stunning Southwest views capture your heart in this classic mid-century gem.

3BR/2BA Original interior calls for your touch. See Today! #517907 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702

Historic Home

$899,950

North-end, Westside View 1925 Craftsman, charming, refreshed spaces await your vision. Dr. Bickford’s former home & office sited on large lot, circle drive #517868 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

2nd Quarter Market Recap THE MARKET: We have now had 18 months where listing numbers on Mercer Island have been at or near ten year lows. The greater Seattle market has been suffering with low inventory for about the same period. Average listing prices have fallen slightly while median listing prices are up about 14%. The asking prices of pending properties are down slightly for average prices and up slightly for median prices. Supply and demand on the Island still favors the sellers. Of course the most telling statistic is that we now have seen four consecutive quarters of rising sales prices on the Island, with last quarter’s median price up over 8%. Market time on Mercer Island is at 57 days which illustrates the low inventory. The real estate recovery here continues apace. Inventory will remain low and prices will continue to rise for the foreseeable future.

-Statistics compiled by Principal Managing Broker E. J. Bowlds from the NWMLS statistical report issued 07/03/2013.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING

Mercerdale

$575,000

Move Right In

$705,000

Rambler By MIHS

$788,000

Lk View Condo

$798,000

Shared Wtrfront $1,150,000

5+BR’s, Yd, Vue

$1,298,000

Take advantage of one of MI’s most sought after nbrhds with this property full of opportunity & potential. Bring your vision! #493656 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013 Anastasia Miles 425-260-5881

Transformed into 2BR, 2.5BA 2379 Sq Ft, w/ Master Suite, Bonus Areas, Living & Family Rms, Lrg Laundry Rm, Stainless Appliances & Sink, Fenced Backyard, Near MIHS. #517196 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

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

Paint this 4BR/3BA home your own!

Bright living/dining rm, kitchen leading out to decks and lg, level fenced bkyd, rec rm, utility rm, indoor workshop & 2 frpl. #510665 Molly Penny 206-200-4411

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

There’s room for everyone! long term guests, live-in help, young & old. Pretty NW views, level yard, shady patio, sunny deck! 3+car gar. N’end convenience. #473915 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-8359

MEET OUR BROKERS Laura Parris Reymore Managing Broker 206-949-3270 laurareymore@cbbain.com Licensed since 1977, Laura Parris Reymore has served in many roles in the real estate industry. From beginning as a salesperson to managing salespeople to corporate roles in training and marketing, Laura has constantly strived to provide her knowledge & expertise to every situation in real estate transactions. Now she puts all of the experience to work on behalf of her clients, their friends & families. She loves the challenges of complex transactions & the learning that results. Her clients are her biggest fans!

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!