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Construction accident kills homeowner

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Falling wall kills Renton dentist as he visits Island home being remodeled

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Parent Edge will present author and consultant Rosalind Wiseman, who will speak about social dynamics and youth at 7 p.m. next Wednesday at the SJCC. See more on PAGE 13.

The Circus comes to town April 25 Get ready! The Mercer Island Preschool Association’s annual Circus is between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, April 25 at Mercer Island High School.

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Fewer homes, seller uncertainty, mutes inventory across the region

By Mary L. Grady

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Looking for a home or condo close to work, amenities, good schools and at an affordable price?

If so, you have lots of company.

Along with much of the rest of the Puget Sound region, the inventory of homes available for sale on the Island has reached a record low. As of April 13, there were 53 listings for single family homes on Mercer Island. Just three were priced under $1 million.

As a result of fewer homes to choose from and perhaps due

“Homes are selling faster because there are fewer to choose from.”

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Island office of Coldwell Banker Bain. Over the last five years, the amount of standing inventory each month represents a record for low inventory, he explained.

Bowlds said that many people would like to buy a new home, but don’t find any place they want to robust pricing, just 21 homes to go, he explained. They hang and condo sales were finalized in on to their houses instead of putMarch—down 34 percent over ting them on the market before the number that sold in March a they look to buy. The ‘velocity’ is year ago. greater as well.

According to “Homes are sellthe Northwest ing faster because Multiple Listing there is less to Service data, the choose from,” he median price for said. all Island homes Single-family and condos homes presently EJ Bowlds sold last month Coldwell Banker Bain listed for sale on the is unchanged Island range in price from a year ago from $26.8 million —$1,085,000. The number of sales for the 14,940-square-foot manpending last month stood at 50, sion on the water off East Mercer down from 51 in March of 2104.

Way to a 1,514-square-foot house Low or falling inventory has near North Mercer Way offered at become a trend on the Island $629,000.

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A Woodwind Extravaganza is set for 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. The Emerald Wind Quintet, led

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A runner keeps pace with his shadow as he runs early Sunday morning on the track at Mercer Island High School. Spring break ended last weekend.

Mercer Island Police reported that a man was killed on April 8 at his home, which was under construction, at the 8800 block of S.E. 39th Street.

Police said that the property owner, 40-year-old Jack Chen, had stopped by the house to check on construction progress. Workers were attempting to raise a wall, but were unable to get the wall in place and felt it slip.

According to police, the workers abandoned their efforts, backing away quickly while the wall fell to the ground. The homeowner had apparently jumped in to assist, and was crushed when the wall fell on him.

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Court reinstates discrimination finding against MISD

By Mary L. Grady

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The Washington State Court of Appeals said in a decision published Monday, April 13, that it will reinstate the original decision by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) that the Mercer Island School District was ‘deliberately indifferent’ in its actions to investigate and deter discrimination and harassment suffered by an Islander Middle School student in 2011.

The parents of the student had complained the district did not adequately address claims of racial slurs and related harrassment behavior as required by state law.

The first decision regarding the matter by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Michelle C. Mentzer, on behalf of OSPI, said that the school district mishandled an investigation and its aftermath regarding two incidents involving the student, who has special needs.

The school district appealed that first decision to King County Superior Court where the ALJ decision was overturned.

The family of the student then appealed to the Washington State Court of Appeals.

The Appeals Court found the school district did not respond properly to the incidents and that with its “failure to conduct an adequate investigation,” among other issues, was deliberately indifferent to the reports and effects of harassment.

Those actions and inactions also violated the Equal Education Opportunity Law, the court said.

The decision does refer to newer standards regarding the handling of such events that were not fully established by OSPI until 2012.

Yet, Monday’s decision by the Court stated in part that the school district’s failure to abide by those standards resulted in the violations of which it stands accused.

District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano said, “While disappointed in the outcome, the board will review the decision and consider its options at the April 14, 2015 board meeting in executive session.”

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Katie Knight, who has worked for the city of Mercer Island for the past 10 years, is leaving before summer to pursue her passions and deal with a medical condition.

Knight was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration in 2011, losing central sight in her left eye. It makes it difficult to drive and read, though she’s been able to keep working with support from the city and Services for the Blind. She started losing vision in her other eye in January 2014.

“I’m recognizing my limitations but still doing my job,” she said. “It’s stretched me in ways I didn’t expect, but I think there are two choices in how you handle

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this stuff, and I chose the Honeywell toxic soil cleanmore positive one.” up, the sewer lake line Her law career has been project (“the biggest publengthy and diverse. She lic works project the city started at Ogden Murphy has ever faced”), the PEAK Wallace before serving as facility, Tent City, the develstaff counsel for three ses- opment agreement with sions of the Washington Legacy to build the Hadley, State Legislature, working the recently enacted buildon initiatives in ing moratorium, agriculture, labor trouble with the and commerce, Community and then heading to Event Center and Mercer Island.

Fire Station 92, and Mercer Island lawsuits involving is a small city, so bike accidents and Knight has worn a former employee many hats—gensuing the city and eral counsel, Katie Knight settling for $1 milWashington Cities lion.

Insurance Authority delShe said that in advising egate, risk manager—and the Council, she told them has worked with every her job is to “keep you out department from police to of lawsuits or put you in a Youth and Family Services, position to win them.” and finance to planning.

Knight said the amount “Working in Mercer of lawsuits facing the city Island means working with has gone down under her a professional staff and tenure. There are three high-quality people, which suits left to be argued after is why people stay so long, she leaves—which is “as and what drew me here,” low as it’s been in 20 years,” Knight said. “The staff is she said. so collaborative, and the Her true passion is ridCouncil is so smart. They ing and training horses. choose to do the hard work Though her central sight and ask the hard ques- is fading, she still has her tions.” peripheral vision and conShe’s been through a tinues to ride dressage. lot of cases in her decade She is a board member with the city, including the of Little Bit Therapeutic

Riding Center in Redmond, which provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities.

Knight, who was born and raised in Spokane, studied communications at Washington State University and law at University of Washington, worked in radio and television and then practiced law for 27 years, will move to Colorado to train horses and be closer to family.

She said she has a “huge family,” and friends who are all behind her and supporting her.

She will take her two dogs, husband Doug and horses Murphy Cochran (named after her two grandmothers) and Rocky with her, after vacationing in Italy in the month of July.

The city is interviewing candidates for Knight’s position.

“We are in the midst of the recruitment process and currently reviewing finalists,” said city communications and sustainability manager Ross Freeman.

They expect the new city attorney would start in May, he said.

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City to hold open house on Growth Management Act Watch presentation on MI-TV Channel 21 Monday night

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She is a longtime board member of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, and is the current secretary. She was presented with the City of Mercer Island’s Distinguished Service Award in 2010.

So just what is the ‘GMA’ and what does it have to do with Mercer Island? Find out at 5:30 p.m. April 20 at City Hall or by watching from home on television.

Many residents have questions about Washington State’s Growth Management Act (GMA). To attempt to provide answers on the GMA and its relationship to Mercer Island and its Comprehensive Plan, the Mercer Island City Council will be holding a study session before its regular meeting next Monday.

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These plans explain how much growth is expected, and where it will be accommodated. Mercer Island’s Comp Plan update is set to be adopted by June 30.

At the study session, Joseph Tovar, a land use consultant, former City Planning Director and former member of the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board, and Susan Drummond, a prominent land use attorney, will discuss the city’s GMA responsibilities and options.

All residents are invited to attend the presentation to learn more, or watch the session live online or on MI-TV Channel 21.

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of the I-90 center roadway, Jane Meyer Brahm, long- and how they all relate to time resident and commu- Town Center developnity volunteer, is running ment.”

As a member of the for re-election to Position council’s Town Center 1 on the Mercer Island City Council. She was elected to subcommittee and the the position in 2011 after Town Center Liaison being appointed to fill Group, Brahm has been the seat vacated by Steve working to ensure that Litzow. Heading Brahm’s the Town Center process re-election team is her works and that the views campaign manager, former of Stakeholder Committee and Island citiMercer Island Mayor zens are heard Alan Merkle. and reflected “I consider it in any upcoma great honor to ing zoning code serve on the council changes. of such a wonderShe has ful community as served on the Mercer Island,” she Sustainability said. “I have enjoyed Committee and serving the commu- Jane Brahm the Open Space nity for nearly five Conser vancy years and hope to continue to help our city Trust Board; she is currently meet the challenges of the on the City School District Ad Hoc Committee and future.”

Among the many issues the Parks and Recreation the city is facing, Brahm Committee. She has been cites transportation as a council liaison to the Arts Council since 2011. paramount challenge.

“For an island commu- She also serves on several nity in the middle of two regional boards.

Brahm has lived on the major metropolitan cenIsland since 1976, and her ters, transportation has been and always will be daughters went through a major issue,” she said. Mercer Island schools. She “Decades ago, I-90 was the was editor of the Mercer challenge; today it’s the Island Reporter for 11 interconnected issues of years until she retired in Sound Transit, commuter 2004. She is the author of parking, possible bus inter- the book, “Mercer Island cept, mitigation for the loss History: From Haunted

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City briefs Mercer Island is a New Mercer Island ‘Solar Community’ Historical Society Gov. Jay Inslee rec- website ognized the cities of Mercer Island, Bellevue, Edmonds, Kirkland and Seattle as “Northwest Solar Communities,” acknowledging various initiatives that have increased residential solar installations by nearly 200 percent since 2013.

The Island has been at the forefront of these efforts.

“In just 12 months, we tripled our solar capacity by adding 47 new installations. Residential solar fits so well into the evolving story of renewable, clean energy for our community, and aligns with our carbon commitments under the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C),” said Mayor Bruce Bassett.

For the past few months, the city has been planning a large investor-funded “Community Solar” array for the roof of City Hall.

For more about that project, including how to participate, contact the City Sustainability Manager Ross Freeman at ross.freeman@ mercergov.org.

The Mercer Island Historical Society will unveil its new website, www.mercerislandhistory. org, at its next meeting.

Website designer Bruce Jones of Tye Publishing and Islander Sally Brown will explain how to navigate the website.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting at 1 p.m. on April 20 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

Summer youth volunteer programs The city’s Youth and Family Services Department (MIYFS) offers two summer volunteer opportunities for Mercer Island students in grades 6 and above.

The middle school Summer Volunteer Program (SVP) is open to current 6th and 7th grade students, and the Volunteer Outreach in Communities Everywhere (VOICE) program is open

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Registration for these popular programs closes April 22.

The programs provide students the opportunity to raise their social awareness by working directly with populations in need around the greater Seattle area, while volunteering alongside their peers.

Current 10th and 11th graders with two or more years of VOICE/SVP participation are encouraged to apply for the Project Leader in Training (P-LiT), where they will assist in leading SVP projects.

Both SVP and VOICE programs run from June 22 to Aug. 14.

For more information, please contact email Tambi Cork, Youth Development Program Coordinator at MIYFS, or call 206-2757755.

Special Election ballots due April 28 Ballots for the April 28 Special election must be mailed or postmarked or delivered to King County Elections officials by midnight, on Tuesday, April 28.

The single issue of the ballot for Mercer Island residents is the vote to approve a tax to upgrade the Puget Sound emergency radio system.

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Almost 70 residents have signed a petition on Change.org to put proposed Sound Transit agreements to a public vote.

Mercer Island and Sound Transit are in discussions that, according to the petition, will significantly alter the flow of buses on the north end of the Island and have a significant impact on all Islanders.

“The public has not been informed of the ramifications of these changes, nor provided the necessary time to develop a full understanding of the changes that involve a complex mix of bus, train, parking, and development,” the petition states.

Petition supporters believe that a clear, comprehensive plan should be provided, and should include the ‘final’ details about the train, bus routes and downtown development.

“This plan should include details on commuter parking, bus traffic, site development and other elements that will be involved.

This plan should then be put to a vote of the people of Mercer Island,” it states.

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The subject has also been “Let’s see what the discussed on NextDoor, impacts will be and what with a post written by kind of mitigation we will Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz. require (such as commuter One resident asked if and Town Center parkGrausz viewed previous ing for Islanders and other Council elections as pro- improvements that address viding an adequate read existing mobility issues we on Islander opinion, and if face due to the lack of parknot, if the city would hold a ing in the Town Center),” special referendum or wait Grausz wrote. until after the upcoming Group leader for Save Council our Suburbs election so (SOS) Tom that they Acker said that “this can serve issue should as a referbe on the endum.

November “I have ballot … always These issues believed Tom Acker should have that elections for SOS group leader been in the public forum public 12 months office are the best means for citizens ago. It is not an acceptable to express their opinions way to run a business or on the issues,” Grausz wrote a city.”

Acker said that “it’s not in response. “Given that we have five City Council realistic to anticipate the positions on the ballot in a Island to commit to a bus few months, I do not think intercept,” which may have a special referendum on a an effect on traffic near single issue would serve a I-90 and in the downtown area, when the Town purpose.”

In an email update to Center stakeholder group Islanders, Grausz wrote hasn’t yet finished its work.

He said the city needs that the bus intercept “has obvious benefits to the to take its time and gather region in terms of reducing more information before transportation costs and reaching a decision on the air pollution, but will have bus intercept proposal.

“It’s a part-time soluimpacts on Islanders that have not yet been quanti- tion with permanent consequences for Island fied.”

Grausz encouraged residents,” Acker told the Islanders to consider the Reporter. “Sound Transit’s issue from a regional per- lack of planning and the spective, and “wait and see absence of data being prowhat the details are in the vided to the public doesn’t Sound Transit and Metro constitute an emergency proposal – which is exactly on the part of the Mercer what your City Council is Island City Council.” doing.”

“It’s a part-time solution with permanent consequences for Island residents.”

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Vote yes for radio

By Bruce Bassett

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ote Yes to approve King County Prop. 1- an urgently needed investment in public safety.

Our first responders in King County are currently using a seriously outdated radio network to dispatch and respond to emergency situations. This decades-old system was designed in 1992 and built for a county with a smaller population spread over a much smaller geographic area. Capacity of the system can be strained today even in moderately large incidents and large areas of the County suffer from poor or no radio signal. A vote to approve King County Prop. 1 will fix these very serious issues.

When callers dial 911, emergency responders use the radio system to locate them, dispatch support and coordinate response on-site. At every step in that process, it is absolutely essential that our responders have the resources they need to get the job done. Our communities are safer when our emergency personnel have reliable tools. The emergency radio network is a critical tool that is used by Fire, Police and EMS to do their jobs on every call, every day, across all 39 cities and the unincorporated parts of King County.

A vote to approve Prop. 1 will provide essential equipment that our first responders need to communicate during life-threatening emergencies. The project will build, improve or replace towers and shelters at radio sites; install all the radio and peripheral infrastructure needed for system functionality; replace all dispatch console equipment; and, replace end user radios for public agencies. Without this network, the safety of our responders and the public will be at risk.

Please vote to Approve King County Prop. 1 for the April 28 election.

Bruce Bassett has been the mayor of Mercer Island since 2012.

‘We are safer when our emergency personnel have reliable tools’

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“Yes, I’m voting. It’s about safety, that’s very important.”

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No more property taxes Vote No on Prop. 1 King County is asking for another increase in the levy on property taxes. In the past 20-plus years, I have supported increases in levies to help schools, the library system and the multiple other requests for various needs which were to improve the quality of life here in King County.

However, most of what I’ve noted is the enormous increase in the property taxes I must pay each year which have currently reached astronomical rates. When will this stop? We do not need an additional increase in the levy, we need to cap valuations which—at the current rate—will drive those of us who are retired and living on fixed incomes out.

No! A thousand times, no! No additional property tax increases. I encourage all my fellow property owners in King County to vote no on Proposition No. 1 and to join me in demanding a cap on property valuations here in King County.

Linda Bonin Kirkland

Support bi-partisan state transportation bill After many, many months, the issue of paying for the SR-520 $1.4 billion shortfall is once again at a critical juncture.

I appreciate the seriousness of education funding but it is time to focus on the funding state transportation

needs. Funding for education will follow. After all, a poor state transportation package will really negative implications for our education finance models.

The concern is the State Legislature will toll I-90 to pay for the SR-520 shortfall. A 41-8 bipartisan Senate vote passed a good transportation package (SB 5988) that is acceptable in terms of revenue sources, projects and reforms.

This package includes spending for highways, ferrys, transit, cities and counties, fish culverts, bike and pedestrian grants and the State Patrol. The primary mechanism to pay for these projects is with an 11.7 cents per gallon gas tax increase.

I endorse the Senate’s transportation proposal before the House and hope you will also. I am very supportive of the gas tax increase as the most effi-

cient broad base user tax available to pay for major highway projects across the state. The gas tax is environmentally responsible because it directly and efficiently taxes that which produces carbon.

The 41st District is fortunate to have Representative Judy Clibborn as the Chair of the House Transportation Committee. I remain guardedly optimistic this package will progress through Rep. Clibborn’s committee substantially intact. It’s a good package for the State, the Region and the 41st District.

Email Rep. Clibborn at clibborn. judy@leg.wa.gov to register support for the bipartisan-supported Senate Transportation package.

Mike Cero Mercer Island City Council

Will you vote in the upcoming special election regarding the emergency radio tax levy?

“I always vote, but I probably won’t cast a ballot because I haven’t heard a lot about it.”

DAVID HAYES Software developer Mercer Island

“If it’s significant, I would vote for it, but I would need more information.”

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Education briefs School leaders talk money with legislators Mercer Island Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano, CFO Dean Mack, Jackie Brown of the Mercer Island PTA Council and community member Ralph Jorgenson traveled to Olympia March 31 and met with legislators to discuss funding issues facing the Mercer Island School District.

Mack said the group was able to meet with Rep. Judy Clibborn and Sen. Steve Litzow, while Mack connected with Rep. Tana Senn separately from the Olympia trip, and discussed the consequences of reducing local levies within the district.

One of the primary discussion topics regarded an offset of costs from Time, Responsibility, Incentive (TRI) pay, or costs the district assumes to give teachers extra pay for extra assignments.

“We were trying ensure our representatives understood that if they reduce local levies, like it is being suggested by the legislature coming off the McCleary ruling, that they also have to assume responsibility for TRI,” Mack said, adding failure to offset those costs would make hiring teachers much more difficult.

The second major issue the group discussed regarded legislators addressing pay raises for school employees.

“This time period with no raises has gone on too long, and the middle class is shrinking,” Mack said.

This trip marked the second made by community members associated with MISD this year. An Advocacy Committee went to Olympia on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Jan. 19 to also discuss funding issues within MISD.

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Science teacher selected for UW research program Mercer Island High School science teacher Larry Bencivengo has been selected for the 2015 Research Experience for Teachers Program at the University of Washington Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering (CSNE). The summer program, from June 29 until August 14, includes collaborative res e arch, lectures and workshops for a selective group of Larry teachers. “ T h i s Bencivengo summer I will work in one of the CSNE labs at the UW, partnering with a researcher to develop a research project,” said Bencivengo. “I will also attend lectures and workshops with the five other teachers who received internships, with the goal of developing curriculum for our classrooms.”

As a result of his participation in the program, Bencivengo will get classroom assistance during the 2015-16 school year as he implements the curricular materials in his classes.

“Larry is an amazing teacher who is always looking for professional growth opportunities that will benefit the learning of his students through his ongoing learning of science,” said MIHS Principal Vicki Puckett.

Two ‘Destination Kumon relocates Imagination’ to business district teams advance to Last month, Mercer Island’s Kumon Center global finals

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Louie, a teacher with 23 years of experience, helps students through Kumon’s math and reading curriculum to help them reach their goals. She cites the quality of Mercer Island schools as one reason she’s been able to watch her students, many

Two Mercer Island teams, The Seven Sparks and Sushi, were chosen to advance and represent the state of Washington at the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn., in May. “The recognition list seems to grow each year, as our students attend local, state and now global competitions, said Mercer

Island School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. “These students, along with their teachers and parents, are clearly connecting with the overarching story we all know as the 2020 Vision.”

This is the ninth year that Mercer Island students have competed in the non-profit DI program, which presents educational challenges to students in a variety of areas to enable students to develop 21st century skills like creativity, teamwork and problem solving.

The Seven Sparks earned first place in the elementary Technical Challenge, in which they were required to build a creature that could complete three separate tasks. Sushi earned first place in the middle school Structural Engineering Challenge.

Anantika Mannby, a member of The Seven Sparks, also earned the Renaissance Award for exceptional engineering in her creation of the creature.

Team members of the Seven Sparks include: Mannby; Andrew Yeh; Vishy Kamalapuram; Aidan Klein; Sai Pipavath; Agnes Mar; and Thorin Finch.

“Sushi” team members include: Nico Galvin; Ichi Nakata; Sophia Ristuben; Justin Skene; Ryan Shobe; Alex White; and Lila Shroff.

They are coached by teachers David Baxter, Chris Cocklin-Ray, Ellis Reyes and Mark Headlee.

School district still closed to off-Island students

Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano announced that the district is closed to new non-resident student applicants for the 2015-16 school year, including students who were granted non-resident enrollment for the remainder of the 201415 school year after becoming nonresidents during this year, due to inadequate space, facilities and staff.

The district does allow certain non-resident students to apply for nonresident status. According to Board Policy 3141, the district accepts students and their school-age siblings were previously enrolled under district policy prior to June 30, 2013.

As provided for in state law, children of district employees, children of its contracted services employees and children of military families are allowed to attend as non-resident students and must submit the appropriate application.

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was used in a fraudulent federal income tax return.

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used for $1,078.50 in fraudulent charges at Sam's Club.

FOUND PROPERTY: Police

found green vegetation material, suspected of being marijuana, a glass bong and a Vapor electronic cigarette in a black nylon bag at the 3400 block of 77th Place S.E. The illicit property was submitted for destruction.

MARCH 30 WARRANT ARREST: MIPD

received a report of a subject - a 50-year-old Tukwila woman - trespassing on private waterfront property. They contacted the subject, who had a confirmed warrant for theft out of the King County Sheriff's Office in SeaTac. She was arrested and transported for a meetup at the 44th St/I-405 Denny's.

FRAUD: A 63-year-old Island man at the 3600 block of West Mercer Way said that he was notified by the H&R Block tax preparer that a tax return had been filed using his identification as the spouse of another and therefore his return had been rejected. He had completed all necessary steps to report the fraud.

WARRANT ARREST: A 25-yearold Bellevue woman was taken into custody at the 9600 block of S.E. 36th Street for a misdemeanor warrant from Tukwila PD. She was booked into SCORE Jail.

MARCH 31 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A 53-year-old Island man reported graffiti tagging at the sewage pump station and park at the 2200 block of 60th Avenue S.E. FRAUD: A 59-year-old Island woman's credit card was

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FRAUD: A 56-year-old female and 59-year-old male at the 3000 block of 65th Place S.E. reported a fraudulent tax return, with a $100,000 refund.

APRIL 1 FRAUD: A 72-year-old Island man at the 6700 block of West Mercer Way reported that a fraudulent tax return was filed using his Social Security number.

DOMESTIC: A 19-year-old Island male was arrested after a 41-year-old Island man who lives at the 9000 block of West Shorewood Drive called to report he was bleeding after being hit in the face. He was treated on scene by MIFD and agreed to go to the hospital for his injuries. The two had been arguing about waking up late for work.

THEFT: A 77-year-old Island woman at the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. discovered charges on her Wells Fargo Visa credit card that she didn't make.

FRAUD: A 54-year-old Island woman who lives at the 4000 block of 92nd Avenue S.E. said someone attempted to file a tax return with her information.

FRAUD: A 58-year-old woman at the 7600 block of S.E. 34th Street said that her Social Security number

APRIL 2 THEFT: A 41-year-old Snoqualmie woman reported that her front license plate was stolen at the 8200 block of S.E. 72nd Street.

THEFT: A 66-year-old man reported that his bicycle had been stolen from the Park and Ride on North Mercer Way. ASSAULT: A 52-year-old Island man driving a car and a 38-year-old Kirkland man on a bicycle got into a verbal argument over use of the roadway. The driver pushed the other man off his bicycle and down a small staircase from West Mercer Way onto private property. There was slight damage to the bicycle and motor vehicle, but no injuries were reported at the scene.

MISSING PERSON: An 85-yearold Island woman reported a 19-year-male missing from the 2000 block of 80th Avenue S.E.

APRIL 4 THEFT: About $970.91 in cosmetics was stolen from a business at the 3000 block of 78th Avenue S.E. Police are investigating a

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WARRANT ARREST: A 30-year-

old Seattle man, who had been trespassed from Albertson's, was taken into custody at the 7600 block of S.E. 29th Street for a Redmond PD warrant and transferred to Redmond's custody.

COLLISION: Police were dispatched to the 8800 block of S.E. 78th Street after getting a report a duct-taped tree, a sign of a possible hit-and-run. After an area check, they found a car in a cul-de-sac near the scene that had tree bark in and hanging on its damaged front end. The owner of the vehicle said she had overaccelerated and collided with the tree. She called her insurance company but didn't know it was her responsibility to contact the property owner or the police. Her infraction was sent to the Mercer Island Municipal Court for mailing.

APRIL 5 INFORMATIONAL REPORT:

Police were called to the 2000 block of 80th Avenue S.E. for a disturbance. A 19-year-old Island male was having a medical emergency due to drugs. He was taken into protective custody and transported to Harborview.

Mary “Mimi” Merrow Paden

Mimi passed away on March 24, 2015. She was born on June 1, 1932 in Pennsylvania to parents Oliver Wolcott Merrow and Julia Mildred Baxter Merrow. Her favorite childhood memories centered around riding her horse on a farm in Merrow, CT and sailing in Mystic, CT. She graduated from Winchester (MA) High School and Colby Junior College.

After college, she was an EEG technician at Children’s Hospital in Boston. On a trip to visit her brother in Seattle, she was set up on a blind date with David W.J. Paden. She and Dave married in 1955 and spent the early years of their marriage racing sailboats and exploring the Northwest.When they first moved to Mercer Island in the late 1950s, they had difficulty getting a mortgage because the land was zoned rural.

After several years in Oregon and Texas, they returned permanently to Mercer Island in 1967, where they were known as local experts at catching sockeye salmon in Lake Washington.

For thirty years, Mimi volunteered at and managed the charitable antique store Emmy’s Attic and was a member and president of the Mercer Island Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Guild. This was an era of community building on the Island.

Mimi was preceded in death by her husband Dave in 2001.

She is survived by her children Margaret Paden (Joe Ford), Brian Paden, Julia Paden (Brian Hulse); grandchildren Guy Paden (Heather Stoken), Brice Hulse, Eleanor Hulse; and great grandson Nathan Paden. She is also survived by her siblings George Merrow and Judy McGovern.

Mimi requested to be privately remembered.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Advertisement for Bids CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON Sub Basin 6 Phase II Watercourse Stabilization Project (WD312C) DATE OF BID OPENING: April 23rd, 2015 TIME: 2:00 PM Sealed bids for the Sub Basin 6 Phase II Watercourse Stabilization Project will be received by the City of Mercer Island at the DSG Permit Counter, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington 98040 until 2:00 PM local time on April 23, 2015 at which time bids will be opened and publicly read.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of the following improvements: Stabilize and restore portions of a 1600-foot reach in SubBasin 6 and 400 feet of storm drainage channel that is experiencing active channel down cutting and sloughing. Reinforce 100’ along the toe of a saturated slope. Work consists of using hand methods for all construction including channel dewatering, constructing channel structures with logs, woody debris, and boulders, removal of invasive vegetation, replanting of disturbed areas with native plants, and erosion control.

PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS The Contractor’s stream construction supervisor who will supervise the day-to-day field activities associated with the stream construction work shall have personally performed the work or directly supervised the construction, and with successful completion of a minimum of two stream restoration projects that were similar in scope, time and complexity, with having one of those projects being at least $60K in total construction cost.

Successful Bidder shall complete and furnish the Contractor’s stream construction and Stabilization Supervisor Credentials within five (5) days of request after bid opening.

MANDATORY SITE VISIT WITH CITY REPRESENTATIVE A mandatory on-site pre-bid conference will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April, 16, 2015 by the ROW area at 3200 block on 84th Ave. SE, Mercer Island.

Safety vest are required for the site visit. Attendees are also advised to wear gloves and waterproof hiking foot wear. The City reserves the right to cancel this meeting at any time. A single contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid for the schedule(s) selected by the City after bid opening and prior to award. Each bidder, by submission of the proposal, acknowledges and understands the rights reserved by the Owner in awarding the contract and the Owner’s right to modify the size of the

project.

Bids are to be submitted only on the forms provided in the Project Manual. All bidding and all construction shall be carried out in compliance with the Plans and Specifications for this project.

Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the same time stated in the Specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Mercer Island.

The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities and irregularities in the bidding process. Bids shall remain open for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of Bid opening and no bidder may withdraw their bid during this period.

Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, and “City of Mercer Island”. This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/takeoff tool. It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “SelfRegistered Bidders List”. Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project.

Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration.

Bidder questions are to be directed to Fred Gu, Project Manager, by email at fred.gu@ mercergov.org, by phone at 206-275-7803 or by fax at 206-275-7814.

As part of the City’s affirmative action effort, the City encourages the participation of certified disadvantaged businesses and women’s business enterprises to act as prime contractors as well as subcontractors on this project.

Ali Spietz City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on April 15, 2015. #1297882.

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Workers on site began CPR and continued while police and fire arrived and took over the process.

The patient was transported to Overlake hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

According Jack Chen to the web- DDS site for his dentistry practice in Renton, Dr. Chen graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry (Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC) in 1999. He then completed a Master in Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Washington in 2002.

Chen had been serving patients in Renton and surrounding areas at Impressions Dentistry since 2005, at 1717 N.E. 44th St. in Renton.

The Renton Reporter named the dental practice as a winner in the ‘Best of Renton’ contest in 2009.

Dr. Chen enjoyed spending time with his wife Angie and their two sons. His hobbies included computers, photography, sports, and studying history, the website said.

Chen’s wife and two children were transported to the hospital by firefighters after the accident.

Mercer Island detectives are investigating the accident and the Washington state Department of Labor and Industry was notified.

There are presently seven condominiums on the market. They range in price from $230,000 at the Mercer Isle Condominiums at 2500 81st Ave. S.E. Just four blocks up the hill is a $1.2 million, 2,090-square-foot condo with expansive views at 2929 81st Pl. S.E. The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) figures show that there is just under three months of home inventory for sale on the Island.

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The 5.5 bath home at 4495 East Mercer Way is listed at $2.4 million. The 6,600-square-foot mansion was built in 2001 and sits on almost three acres. Property taxes on the home in 2014 were $19,368.

Terry won state basketball championships with Franklin High School in 1994 and 1995. The 37-year-old also has a Division I national championship at Arizona and an NBA title with the Dallas Mavericks. He currently plays for the Houston Rockets.

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8020 SE 34th Pl. No details spared in this beautifully remodeled 3BR/2.5BA home.

Surrounded by large fenced yard & situated on private cul-de-sac. Recently updated: plumbing, electrical, roof & more.

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Elegant Craftsman

$849,000

4807 50th Ave S, Seattle. Elegant Seward Park Craftsman! This 4BR/2.5BA 3106 sq.ft. home has exquisite finishes throughout. Spacious master has inside/outside deck fireplace, views & walk-in closet. Sunny flat back yard & garden.

Tony Salvata 206.915.8672 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/13451

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$839,000

3947 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue.

Immaculate, fully updated 5BR/2.5BA home w/amazing Lake & Mtn. views. Updated kitchen w/granite, custom lighting, cherry hdwds & lower level w/second kitchen, 2BR/.75BA & massive family room. Minutes from I-90.

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Watercourse Place $649,000

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Immaculate Condo $495,000

Beautiful End Unit $492,000

Highland Park Home $389,000

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Mark Anderson 206.931.9807 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/33703

Liz Kenny 206.229.5881 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/93381

7549 SE 29th St. Unit 303. Beautiful, open airy 2BD/2BA condo in immaculate condition! Kitchen w/ ss appliances opens to the family room w/cozy fireplace & deck. Laundry & 2 parking spaces in secured garage.

5517 Lakemont Blvd SE, Unit 706, Bellevue.

Beautiful end-unit 4BR/3BA townhome has a great open floor plan, granite counters, balcony & 2-car garage. No stairs to your front door in a community w/ walking trails, shopping & minutes to I-90.

918 SW Cloverdale, West Seattle.

Large 4BR/2.25BA home situated on over-sized corner lot in Highland Park neighborhood. Lower level w/ bonus & rec. room & potential for MIL. Close to bus line, dog park & playground.

Pending

Clovercrest Estates

$259,000

11323 Loma St SW, Lakewood. 4BR/1.5BA rambler at Clovercrest Estates sits on a large corner lot complete w/water features, tree house & Koi pond. Fenced backyard & Mt. Rainier view. Close to I-5 & JBLM, and walking distance to Lakewood Town Center.

Mark Anderson 206.931.9807 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/53903

Vacant Issaquah Land $205,000

113- 198th Ave SE, Issaquah. Fabulous, South-West facing property on 3.5 acres near the top Squak Mountain w/loads of natural light. Completed and available feasibility report believes property will support a single-family 4 bedroom home of approximately 3000 sq feet.

Brad Noe 206.940.2299 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/86214

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$49,950

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MI boys soccer escapes Patriots in KingCo thriller Two clutch goals lift first-place Islanders in come-frombehind win

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

For various reasons, the Mercer Island boys had their April 8 matchup with Liberty circled on their calendar.

Both teams came into the 3A KingCo contest undefeated in league play, and despite both squads missing players due to spring break,

both were looking to gain ground in the competitive upper tier of their conference.

For 78 minutes, Liberty appeared poised to take control of the division. But in the blink of an eye, everything changed.

Getting a game-saving goal from Freddy Kleemann and another in overtime from Ryan Hill, Mercer Island pulled out a come-from-behind 2-1 overtime win over Liberty Wednesday, April 8 at Liberty High School.

The Islanders (5-1-2, 5-00) were nearly dead in the

water, trailing the Patriots 1-0 going into the final two minutes of regulation and facing their first league loss of the season. But with a corner opportunity in the 78th minute, Daniel Espeleta found Kleemann, who put the ball into the net to tie the game and send the contest into overtime.

In OT, it was Kleemann again, this time finding Hill for the game-winning goal.

“Freddy did a great job waiting in the middle and saw that I was making one across the back line. [He] pops it over in between [the defense] and gives me

a chance to make a play on the ball,” Hill said. “From there it was just muscle memory, I’ve hit that shot a thousand times on the training grounds. Inside left foot curler, found the side netting, perfect way to end the game.”

Mercer Island coach Colin Rigby called the win a “game that changes team dynamics.”

“During the regular season, we haven’t had as much adversity as I wanted and tonight, Liberty came out with a great performance

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Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photo

Mercer Island’s Kisho Fukuoka sends a pass during the first half of MI’s 2-1 overtime win over Liberty April 8 at LHS.

Islander baseball hammers Bellevue MI splits two-game stand to climb back into first-place tie with Wolverines

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photo

Mercer Island’s George Pallis steps to the plate during the fourth inning against Bellevue Friday, April 10 at Bellevue High School. Pallis went 1-3 with a double and three RBIs in the Islanders’ 17-5 win over the Wolverines.

In their season’s first matchup with cross-lake rival Bellevue, the sun was shining and Mercer Island needed seven innings to get its offense going, as Bellevue’s starting pitcher nearly earned a completegame win.

But things couldn’t have gone anymore differently the second time around.

Under gray skies and rain, Mercer Island ham-

mered Bellevue 17-5 in five innings Friday at Bellevue High School, splitting their two-game stand with the Wolverines and climbing back into a first-place tie in the 3A/2A KingCo standings.

Coming off a 3-2 loss to the Wolverines two days prior in which the Islanders didn’t score until the final inning, Mercer Island coach Dominic Woody said he was looking for his team to be more aggressive early on.

“I just didn’t feel like when we came out here the other day, it was representative of our best effort,” Woody said.

“We just wanted to make sure that we refocused and were ready to rock ‘n roll from the get-go today.”

The Islanders (10-2, 8-2) opened with two runs in the top of the first inning and led 3-1 in the second.

Bellevue (9-2, 8-2) nearly made it 3-2, but after Isaac Lee shot a double into the left-center gap, Mercer Island’s Brandon Lawler gunned down Bellevue’s Connor Todd at the plate with a throw from the outfield to minimize the damage.

Mercer Island loaded the bases in the third, and with two outs, George Pallis swung for a bases-clearing double to kick off a five-run inning for the Islanders. “[There were] two strikes

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THURSDAY | 16

FRIDAY | 17

MERCER ISLAND RADIO OPERATOR MEETING: 7-8 p.m.,

WOODWIND EXTRAVAGANZA:

Thursday, April 16, North Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Join the Mercer Island Radio Operators (MIRO) for training on how to communicate in emergency situations. For more, go to the MIRO website at http:// mirohams.org or contact Officer Jennifer Franklin at 206-275-7905.

APRIL IN PARIS & CÔTES DU RHÔNE WINE TASTING: 7-8:30

p.m., Thursday, April 16, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. A festive evening browsing a French-focused Island Books. A complimentary tasting of French wines from France’s famous Côtes du Rhône wine appellation paired with delectable cheese tastings will be served, compliments of Mercer Island Sister City Association. All things French related will be featured, including fiction, nonfiction, travel, food and children’s books. A portion of sales will benefit the Mercer Island Sister City Association scholarship fund. For more, call Carla Peterson 206-2325354 or visit www.mercerislandsistercity.org.

7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. The Emerald Wind Quintet and the Seattle Society Flute Choir will perform a variety of works including “The Story of Peter Pan”, George Gershwin’s “Summertime”, and a chamber work by Claude Debussy. Mercer Island native Lesley Bain leads the Emerald Wind Quintet. $10 - $20 Suggested. For more, contact Steve Bosetti at steve.b.arch@gmail.com or call 206-232-5595.

SATURDAY | 18 SING WITH OUR KIDSCOMMUNITY BABY SHOWER:

Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m., Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. For expectant and new moms (12 months and younger), join musician Nancy Stewart and children’s librarian Linda Ernst for this celebration of little ones (or little ones-tobe)! The event will feature gift bags for moms and moms-to-be, great tips for new moms tips on reading and singing to your baby,

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Friends (and especially grandparents) welcome. In partnership with Sing With Our Kids. Please RSVP your number of guests to Nancy at nancy@nancymusic.com.

HAIKU AND PAINTING INSPIRING ONE ANOTHER:

Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m., Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Explore art and poetry. Haiku, a form of Japanese poetry, is often inspired by nature. Molly Hashimoto’s watercolors are inspired by nature, too. Join Molly and librarian Carrie Bowman to discover ways that poetry, art and nature mingle. Bring Haiku, paintings or natural objects for inspiration. Painting supplies provided. Please register. For middle and high school students. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

ART TO YOU - 65TH SEATTLE COARTS ANNUAL JURIED ART SHOW: 2-4 p.m., Saturday,

April 18, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Celebrating the 65th Anniversary juried show of Seattle CoArts, Art to You is a toast to the world of the Artist and Art lover.

The paintings include oil,

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EVENTS | UPCOMING MINI MERCER DAYS - MOMMY AND ME: 10:30-11:30 a.m.,

Tuesdays, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Offering the perfect place to bring children to enjoy music, stories, art projects, and more. Meet other parents while the children play together in an organized, fun setting.

To register, visit www. myparksandrecreation.com or call 206-275-7609. Runs April 21-May 19. Cost is $79 for residents, $94 for nonwatercolor, acrylic, colored pencil and collage mediums that spill into the Gallery with color and light. Joan Archer, Juror of Aria Gallery and Studio, will present awards at the artist’s reception. Free. For more, contact Kathryn Flanagan at kathrynflanagan@comcast.net.

SUNDAY | 19 BOY SCOUT TROOP 457’S 10TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST:

8:30 a.m. - noon, Sunday, April 19, Emmanuel Episcopal Church Fellowship

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MIPA’S CIRCUS: 10 a.m.,

Saturday, April 25, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. This event is a homespun circus on a grand scale that year after year draws young families region-wide for a day of fun and community gathering. Featuring pony rides, Dizzy’s Tumble Bus, bouncy houses, face painting, cupcake walks, carnival games and serving Ezell’s Famous Chicken, Dante’s Inferno Hot Dogs, Street Donuts and more.

Free admission. For more, visit http://mipreschoolasHall, 4400 86th Ave. S.E. All cooking, cleaning and serving will be done by the scouts in Troop 457 in this annual fundraiser for the troop. Cost is $5 for a single, $15 for a family, and $3 for a senior. All you can eat. For more, contact Allison Keeler at 206-601-8964.

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MISF BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS: 7-8:30 a.m.,

Tuesday, April 28, Mercer Island High School, 9100 S.E. 42nd St. This annual fundraiser for Mercer Island Public Schools celebrates excellence in education with business and community leaders and corporate sponsors, who will demonstrate their support for Mercer Island students, teachers and their schools. For more on how to become a sponsor or guest, contact the MISF office at 206-275-2550.

WITH AED: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday, April 19, Main Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Sign up online at MyParksandRecreation.com or or via telephone at 206275-7847. Cost is $40. For more, contact Jolene Judd at 206-275-7607.

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CALENDAR | FROM 13 MERCER ISLAND SHREDDING TRUCK: 12-4 p.m., Sunday,

April 19, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6001 Island Crest Way. Holy Trinity Lutheran and Redeemer Lutheran are teaming with Thrivent Financial to provide a Shredding Truck for the Mercer Island community.

Bring up to 5 boxes of sensitive documents to be shred on location and while you watch. The truck will be parked in the front parking lot of Redeemer Lutheran.

For more, visit www.htlcmi. org.

MONDAY | 20 MERCER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: 1-2 p.m.,

Monday, April 20, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. This meeting is the official unveiling of the Mercer Island Historical Society’s new website. Learn how to navigate the Historical Society’s website and gain helpful internet tips and strategies from Bruce Jones, webmaster and principal of

Tye Publishing, of Seattle.

Free and open to the public.

For more, contact Susan Blake at 206-232-5277.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., Monday,

April 20, City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Held on the first and third Mondays every month unless otherwise posted. For more, contact Ali Spietz at ali.spietz@mercergov.org or call 206-275-7793.

TUESDAY | 21 STAKEHOLDER GROUP MEETING:

6-9 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The Stakeholder Group will be presented with the proposals that TCLG intends to take to the City Council so it can advise the TCLG as to whether, in the opinion of group members, the proposals properly reflect the input the group previously provided. Learn more at www.mercergov. org/towncenter.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Mercer Island School District

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Serving on the School Board Serving on the School Board

Director Position 5 is open for appointment.

Director Position 5 is open for appointment.

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Catholic Church 9:00am - Worship and programs for all ages 10:30am - Worship and Nursery

3200 78th Ave SE

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST TH 7070 SE 24 STREET (United Methodist Church)

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:00 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY EVENING 7:30 PM Child care at all services & meetings

Christian Science Reading Room th 7605 SE 27 Street, #106 Weekdays 10:30-3:00

4301 - 88th Ave S.E., M.I.

232-2900

Sunday Vigil: Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, Noon

TOWN CENTER LIAISON GROUP MEETING: 5:30-7:30 p.m.,

Wednesday, April 22, City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Serving as a liaison between the public and the City Council and staff to ensure the public receives sufficient information and opportunity to provide public input. Learn more at www.mercergov.org/towncenter.

| www.mi-reporter.com Island Crest Way. Weekly workshop, featuring beginner to advanced training.

Free and open to the public.

For more, contact Peter Selden at peterselden@ gmail.com or 206-412-8252.

dren on a musical journey around the world. It is based on her American Library Award recording.

Registration not required, but space is limited. Family program, all ages welcome.

EVENTS | ONGOING

TEENS

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET “CULTIVATING TASTE” BENEFIT DINNER: Tickets are on sale

PARENT EDGE PRESENTS ROSALIND WISEMAN: 7 p.m.,

Wednesday, April 22, HerzlNer Tamid Synagogue, 3700 E Mercer Way. Wiseman is the author of the New York Times best-selling books “Queen Bees and Wannabes,” which was the basis for the hit comedy movie “Mean Girls” and the book “Masterminds and Wingmen.” Wiseman’s discussion will include how social group dynamics influence interactions between adolescent boys and girls today, as well as step-bystep advice on how to teach young people to treat each other with dignity. For More Information contact Kathryn Middleton 206-232-4800.

THURSDAY | 23 EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER LEAD QUARTERLY MEETING: 11 a.m.

- 1 p.m., Thursday, April 23, City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Held quarterly on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings consist of team leads from select local committees, but all interested emergency volunteers are welcome to attend.

For more, contact Jennifer Franklin at 206-275-7905.

GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP: 7-9

for an evening celebrating food, farmers and community. The event will take place May 17, featuring a special guest presentation from Homegrown CEO, Ben Friedman. Tickets are $65 until May 1, available online at www.eventbrite.com/e/ mercer-island-farmersmarket-cultivating-tastetickets-16033149582. For more details, visit www. mifarmersmarket.org.

EVENTS | LIBRARY 4400 88TH AVE. S.E. (206) 236-3537 WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND CHILDREN AND FAMILIES YOUNG TODDLER STORY TIMES:

Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. Come for fun stories, rhymes, songs and fun with this 30 minute program designed especially for parents and young children. No Story Time April 23.

TODDLER STORY TIMES:

Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. No Story Time April 23.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES:

Thursdays, 1 p.m. Ages 3 to 6 with adult. No Story Time April 23.

CELEBRATE DÍA! RHYTHM OF THE ROCKS: Tuesday, April

p.m., Thursday, April 23, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001

28, 6:30 p.m. Join Nancy Stewart in this interactive concert that will take chil-

Mercer Island Places of Worship

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Rev. Roberta Rominger's as our NEW pastor Congregational Church on Mercer Island United Church of Christ 4545 Island Crest Way 206-232-7800

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4001 Island Crest Way

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a.m. Need extra help on the computer? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give one-onone assistance. No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis.

OPERA PREVIEW - ARIADNE AUF NAXOS: Wednesday, April 29,

7 p.m. Presented by Norm Hollingshead. With Ariadne Auf Naxos in 1916, Richard Strauss and his librettist, Hugo von Hofmannstahl, followed up on the success of their Der Rosenkavalier (1911) with an opera featuring a crazy plot. Who would think of forcing a comic troupe of “Commedia del’Arte” performers and a group of “opera seria” singers to perform their two very different works simultaneously. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

MIND MATTERS - IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY RIGHT NOW: This

workshop demonstrates easily learned techniques for improving ability to memorize information. Many of the techniques can be mastered instantly. Learn how to recall names, facts, numbers, daily schedules, shopping lists, where you left your cell phone, or where

Redeemer

Lutheran Church

EVENTS | SJCC 3801 EAST MERCER WAY (206) 232-7115 WWW.SJCC.ORG TWEEN FITNESS, AGES 9-13:

3:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays.

Kids will learn to use bands, balls and their own body weight to work on cardiovascular and weight training as well as balance, stability, and stretching. Free for members, $5 for guests.

Contact Dana Azose at danaa@sjcc.org or call 206388-0836.

GRANDPARENTS TOT SHABBAT:

9:45 a.m., Friday, April 17.

Come celebrate the joy of Shabbat with your grandkids and friends. Enjoy a light nosh, sing along with our Tot Shabbat leader, and join in with our Shabbat blessings. All are welcome.

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

6001 Island Crest Way 232-1711

Sunday Worship | 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

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

spiritual formation for all ages; includes Godly Play and nursery

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WATERCOLOR NATURE:

Tuesday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. Presented by Molly Hashimoto. Find inspiration in the natural world, using plants and wildlife from gardens and wild places as your subjects. This will be a fun introduction to watercolor, journals, and sketchbooks.

Molly will bring lots of props, like flowers, butterfly specimens, and bird photos.

This class is appropriate for adult beginners. All supplies are included. Registration is required.

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STUDY ZONE: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Proofreading help is available. Ask at the Reference Desk for location.

you parked your car. While your brain is not a muscle, it does need care, feeding and exercise to keep it in top shape. The 2015 King County Library System adult series, Mind Matters, offers free programs, classes, tips and reading suggestions to stay sharp. It’s YOUR mind.

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Mercer Island’s Ryan Hill charges past Liberty’s Tyler Jensen (16) during the first half of the Islanders’ 2-1 win Wednesday, April 8 at Liberty High School.

SOCCER | FROM 12 and challenged us,” Rigby said. “We always get challenged here, but it’s a true testament to the team to be able to score one secondhalf goal and one overtime goal. [It’s] really impressive and it changes the tone of the team, scoring a goal like that and winning like this.”

It was a physical game on both sides, with two of KingCo’s top 3A teams fighting for real estate atop their division. The contest saw two Mercer Island yellow cards for running into the keeper and featured

plenty of fiercely contested balls, hard tackles and tugged jerseys.

Mercer Island played from behind throughout most of the contest, after a deep strike from Liberty’s Ethan Diaz sailed over the head of Mercer Island goalkeeper Matt LeProwse in the sixth minute, putting the Patriots (4-2-2, 3-1-1) in control 1-0.

“They got behind our midfield, found their target striker who’s a good player and we just didn’t close him down quick enough,” Rigby said of the play. “If our defense steps up a little quicker, we probably can

block that shot. But nonetheless, it was a good finish.”

The Islanders had opportunities of their own in the first half, but saw shots from Espeleta and Alexander Chung stopped

by Liberty goalkeeper Quinn Magendanz.

Both goalies were active in the second half, but neither team conceded a goal until Kleemann found the back of the net in the final two minutes.

With his overtime goal, Hill kept his five-game KingCo scoring strike alive after being held scoreless up to that point. But that statistic wasn’t what was on his mind after Wednesday’s win.

“The stat that matters is we’re now 5-0 in the regular season,” Hill said. “The goals are good and all, but looking back to last year, almost half my goals came in the postseason, so that’s not something I’m super worried about right now.

It’s really just getting to the postseason and getting that [top] one or two spot in KingCo.” Mercer Island hosted Bellevue Tuesday, April 14 after the Reporter deadline.

The Islanders will take on Interlake at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at MIHS.

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BASEBALL | FROM 12 and I was looking to go the other way to slow things down at the plate,” Pallis said. “He threw a fastball right down the middle... I saw it pretty deep and shot it into right center.”

The Islanders never let up the rest of the way, loading the bases again in the fourth, but ending the inning with a double-play grounder to third. In the top half of the fifth, they went off for nine more runs.

Mercer Island faced four Bellevue pitchers through five innings, with none completing two innings of work.

“You just don’t have that much pitching depth in high school to be afforded the luxury to put your next best arm in there to try and keep it close,” Woody said. “Once you can chase that starter at this level and get in the bullpen, usually

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Mercer Island’s Brandon Lawler takes his lead at first base during the fourth inning of the Islanders’ game against Bellevue Friday, April 10 at Bellevue High School. it’s going to be a favorable advantage for you.”

Pallis finished 1-3 at the plate with three RBIs while drawing a walk and scoring two runs. Michael Bantle, Michael Petrie and Anthony Scalzo each had two hits and two RBIs for the Islanders. Alfonso Gonzalez earned the win in four innings of work, facebook.com/MIReporter

allowing two earned runs off seven hits while striking out four.

Next, Mercer Island is scheduled to take on Juanita at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15 at Lee Johnson Field in Kirkland.

The Rebels have a 5-5 KingCo record and are 5-7 overall this season.

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Sports briefs M’s Cano to join MILL Opening Day ceremonies Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano will be on hand to help usher in the 2015 Mercer Island Little League Opening Day ceremonies Saturday, April 18 at South Mercer Playfields.

Cano is scheduled to speak at the morning event before the Mariners’ evening matchup at 6:10 p.m. against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field.

Ceremonies will begin at 10:45 a.m. The South Mercer Playfields are located at the south end of Mercer Island, across from Lakeridge Elementary School.

For more information, visit www.eteamz.com/mercerislandlittleleague or follow MILL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ pages/Mercer-Island-LittleLeague/146526422063609.

MI boys LAX goes 3-0 in New York Mercer Island boys lacrosse traveled to New York over spring break, taking on three

New York state teams April 8-11 and returning with an undefeated record intact.

Debuting black jerseys at West Point’s Michie Stadium April 8, the Islanders defeated Lakeland-Panas 18-7. Bryan Glant led the way with five goals and an assist, while Jack Counihan had three goals and two assists and Johnny Van der Velden posted three goals and an assist.

Scotty Lee and Ezra Tillinger split time in goal, with Lee recording three saves in the first half and Tillinger two saves in the second half.

Two nights later, Mercer Island won a much closer affair with Shenendehowa 14-11.

Evan Condon led the Islanders in scoring with five goals, while Glant had four goals and an assist.

Mercer Island wrapped up with a 14-8 win over Shaker April 11, with Condon scoring four goals and Brett Bottomley posting three goals and five assists.

The Islanders (12-0, 5-0) return to in-state action against rival Bellevue (8-2, 2-0) at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Bellevue High School.

Mercer Island FC Select Tryouts this month Tryouts for Mercer Island FC will be beginning at the end of April. The tentative dates and times for different age groups are: •

U10 - April 27 and 29, 6:30-8 p.m. at South Mercer Playfields.

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MERCER ISLAND REPORTER Employment General

Employment General

Employment Transportation/Drivers

EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the Por t Orchard Independent. This is not an entry-level position. Requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, pagination, photography, and InDesign skills. editing and monitoring social media including Twitter, FaceBook, etc.

The successful candidate: Has a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs.

Po s s e s s e s ex c e l l e n t writing and verbal skills, and can provide representative clips from one o r m o r e p r o fe s s i o n a l publications. Has experience editing reporters’ copy and submitted materials for content and style. Is proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDes i g n . I s ex p e r i e n c e d managing a For um page, writing cogent and stylistically interesting commentaries, and editing a reader letters column. Has exper ience with social media and newspaper website content management and understands the value of the web to report news on a daily basis. Has p r o ve n i n t e r p e r s o n a l skills representing a newspaper or other organization at civic functions and public venues.

Understands how to lead, motivate, and mentor a small news staff.

Must develop knowledge of local arts, business, and government. Must be visible in the community. Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested in joining the team at the Port Orchard Independent, email us your cover letter, resume, and up to 5 samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: EDPOI in the subject line.

Multi-Media Advertising Consultant (Bellevue, WA) Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory?

Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work for a company that offers uncapped earning oppor tunities?

Are you interested in a fast paced, creative atm o s p h e r e w h e r e yo u can use your sales expertise to provide consultative print and digital solutions?

I f yo u a n swe r e d Y E S then you need to join the largest community news organization in Washington. Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for selfmotivated, results-driven people interested in a multi-media sales career. Position is responsible for print and digital advertising sales to an e c l e c t i c a n d ex c i t i n g group of clients. Successful candidates will be engaging and goal oriented, with good organizational skills and will have the ability to grow and maintain strong business relationships through consultative sales and excellent customer service. Every day will be a new adventure! You can be an integral part of the Bellevue community while helping local business partners succeed in their in print or online branding, marketing and adver tising strategies. Whether their marketing footprints are in Bellevue, all around the Eastside, King C o u n t y, o r W e s t e r n Washington - you have the opportunity to help them with their success.

Professional sales experience necessary; media experience is a definite asset but not mandatory.

If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a proactive par t in helping y o u r c l i e n t s a c h i ev e business success, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: MMSCBLVU We offer a competitive compensation (Base plus Commission) and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.)

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

CIRCULATION MANAGER Issaquah/Sammamish/ Snoqualmie Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Circulation Manager. Position will be based out of the Bellevue office. The primary duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service.

Po s i t i o n r e q u i r e s t h e ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to deliver newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carr iers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must p o s s e s s r e l i a bl e , i n sured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match). If you are interested in joining the team at the Issaquah/Sammamish Repor ter and the Valley Record, email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@ soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: CMISS in the subject line.

DRIVERS

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

Check out our website to REPORTER T h e a w a r d - w i n n i n g find out more about us! newspaper Jour nal of www.soundpublishing.com the San Juans is seekBusiness ing an energetic, deOpportunities tailed-oriented reporter to write articles and fea- AVON- Ear n extra inCARRIER t u r e s . E x p e r i e n c e i n come with a new career! photography and Adobe Sell from home, work,, ROUTES online. $15 startup.

For InDesign preferred. ApAVAILABLE plicants must be able to infor mation call: 888work in a team-oriented, 423-1792 (M-F 9-7 & Sat deadline-driven environ- 9-1 Central) IN YOUR ment, possess excellent Schools & Training w r i t i n g s k i l l s, h ave a AREA knowledge of community n ew s a n d b e a bl e t o A I R L I N E C A R E E R S Call Today write about multiple top- Start Here – Get hands ics. Must relocate to Fri- on training as FAA certi- 1-253-872-6610 fied Technician fixing day Harbor, WA. This is a full-time position that j e t s . F i n a n c i a l a i d i f Count on us to get includes excellent bene- qualified. Call for free infits: medical, dental, life formation Aviation Instithe word out tute of Maintenance 1insurance, 401k, paid Reach thousands of 877-818-0783 www.Fixvacation, sick and holireaders when you days. EOE . No calls Jets.com advertise in your please. Send resume You can be career-ready with cover letter, three or in as little as 3 months local community m o r e n o n - r e t u r n a b l e for a rewarding new canewspaper and online! clips in PDF or Text for- r e e r i n t h e g r o w i n g Call: 800-388-2527 healthcare, technology, mat and references to Fax: 360-598-6800 hr@soundpublishing.com or administration industries. The U.S. Departor mail to: E-mail: ment of Labor expects HR/GARJSJ classified@ Sound Publishing, Inc. millions of new jobs in these fields! Get started soundpublishing.com 11323 Commando Rd Go online: today: W, Main Unit www.SoundClassifieds.com CareerStep.com/startnow Everett, WA 98204 Employment Media

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Premier Transportation is seeking Tractor-Trailer Drivers for newly added dedicated runs making store deliveries MondayFriday in WA, OR, ID. MUST have a Class-A CDL and 2 years tractortrailer dr iving exper ience.

• Home on a daily basis • $.41 per mile plus stop off and unloading pay • $200/day minimum pay • Health & prescription insurance • Family dental, life, disability insurance • C o m p a n y m a t c h 4 0 1 K , Va c a t i o n & holiday pay • $1,000 longevity bonus after each year • Assigned trucks • Direct deposit For application information, call Paul Proctor at Premier Transportation: 866-223-8050.

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Miscellaneous

4PREMIUM PLOTS SxS asking $2000 each, valued at $3,995 each.

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Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

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Cemetery Plots

(1) CEMETERY PLOT for sale at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. Located in the beautiful “Garden of Rest”. Lot #44, place #9. $17,000 negotiable.

Seller to pay transfer fees. Contact Mike or Vicki: 425-255-1381

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Electronics

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MERCER ISLAND REPORTER Dogs

Miscellaneous

Yard and Garden

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Musical Instruments

pets/animals Dogs

PRICE REDUCED 1863 Steinway Square Grand Piano made of Rosewood in excellent cond.!!

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AKC REGISTERED Golden Retriever puppies, bor n March 7th, 2 0 1 5 . Av a i l a b l e M ay 2nd, 2015. Excellent bloodlines. Dew claws removed. Shots and wor med. Vet checked.

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AKC English Lab Pups $650. Black Labs with blocky heads. Great hunters or companions.

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AKC Purebred German Rottweiler Puppies with Papers. Huge and great with kids. Chips, first s h o t s, d ew c l aw s r e moved, tails docked and dewor med. Ready for loving homes. $800.

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Dogs

Dogs

MALTESE PUPPIES 2 Boys and 2 girls. Purebred, with parents on site. Ready to go now, will be 7 weeks on April 10th. Shots and wormed. $600. Roy WA. 253-7616067.

WA N T E D : F E M A L E AKC Bichon Frise, 1 to 5 years old. Will have good home, in country, in Eastern Washington Must be breedable!

Please call Vic: 406-8857215. Disabled vet looking for companion.

AKC POMERANIANS: Beautiful toy M puppy, White and Black Par ti $600. Handsome Par ti Pom male, adult $300.

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General Pets

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360-598-6800. tions.

We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations: • King County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Okanogan County • Pierce County • Island County • San Juan County • Snohomish County • Whatcom County • Grays Harbor County Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We offer a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.

Accepting resumes at: hreast@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: 19426 68th Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

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Reporters & Editorial

• Reporters - Bellevue - Friday Harbor - Montesano - Poulsbo • Editor - Port Orchard

Production/Labor • General Worker - Press - Everett

Featured Position

Current Employment Opportunities at www.soundpublishing.com

CIRCULATION MANAGER – Federal Way, WA

Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Circulation Manager. Customer Service or Management background preferred. Position will be based out of the Federal Way office.

The primary duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, rack and dealer collections, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service.

Position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to deliver newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carriers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.)

If you are interested in joining the team at the Federal Way Mirror, email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@ soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: CMFWM in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

Circulation

• Circulation Manager - Federal Way

For a list of our most current job openings and to learn more about us visit our website:

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EVEN IF YOU’RE FLYING DOMESTIC. 4 daily flights to Boise start May 4.

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

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Alki

$3,125,000

Seven Distinctive, 1800sf contemporary 4 level Townhouse units w/Seattle, Elliott Bay & territorial views from roof top decks & covered basement level prkg #756387 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

South End

$1,600,000

2015 completed Classic Federal-Styled residence defined with contemporary flair. 4BRs + den/guest suite and extra 3/4 bath, hardwoods on main and stairs. #729786 Debbie Barbara 206-300-6077

◆ Mercerwood

$999,998

Bring your builder. Build or Rebuild.

Located in one of Mercer Islands best north end neighborhoods. Huge views E and NE. The home has tons of potential but needs A LOT OF WORK. #759939 Don Samuelson 206-226-8338

◆ Whidbey Island! $379,000

First time on market! Pristine one level home with water and mountain views.

Meticulously maintained, abundant light and gleaming hardwood floors reflect pride of ownership. #765128 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

Just Listed!

$2,945,000

Exceptional new home of uncompromising quality by Imani Homes. Sited on a private cul-de-sac overlooking Lake WA in gracious Lakeview Highlands nbrhd. 4BR/3.25BA. #754211

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Sited for privacy new coveted Groveland Beach, this exquisite Craftsman boasts a grand two-story entry w/gracious staircase. 5BR/3.5BA, 3970sf. #760570 Julie Green 206-230-5388

FOX ISLAND

$692,000

3 bdrms|3.5 baths|3 car garage|2.4+acres.

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◆ Just Listed!

$369,950

Fantastic 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath home in excellent condition. Remodeled kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances. Large open great room/family room and patio off the kitchen. #765778 Sarah Ford 206-230-5354

Whidbey Island $2,250,000

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

Mukilteo

$1,358,000

Top floor luxury penthouse. In the heart of the Boeing community. Ocean views. On the golf course. 20’ Ceiling, Office+Loft, 3,146sf, 3 pkg spaces, gym & club. #754098 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Alki

$521,650

Distinctive Live+Work, 1BR+Bonus+Work Space, 2 1/4BA Townhome. Built Green.

Rooftop deck. Multiple townhomes available, call for details! #671103 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

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$309,900

Charming island home overlooking Mutiny Bay and the Olympic Mountains.

This light filled home offers two bedrooms, remodeled kitchen and poured concrete interior and exterior walls. #764852 Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

New Construction $2,199,990

This cozy 3571sf JayMarc home offers 5 bedrooms and 4.25 baths, casual dining, tech room, contemporary fireplace & mantel in spacious great room. #753946 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435

BEAUTIFUL HOME $1,299,000

Whidbey Island $1,650,000

Consider this stunning natural canvas for your custom waterfront home. Gated 12.5+/- acres of statuesque firs and cedars fronted by your own beach & tidelands. #455191 Doug Shih 206-230-5364

New on Market $1,278,000

1 Story, 2 Wings, 4BR+Office/ Nanny/5thBR, Master Suite, .518 Flat Acres, Skylights, Leaded Glass, Stainless Appliances, Jetted Tub, Close to Is Park Elementary #631724 Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

Stunning Black and Caldwell, custom designed for the original owner. Time to add your inspiration to transform this stately lady into her new glory. #757462

Kirkland

$439,000

Capitol Hill

$400,000

Auburn

$289,000

Shelton WFT!

$235,000

Not your ordinary townhome! Immaculate 3 bedroom home on a private lane of only 5 homes. Spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, bright eat-in kitchen. #752277 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Gorgeous rambler extensively remodeled w/ quality finishes. Stunning kitchen w/ granite countertops, breakfast bar & plenty of cabinetry. 3BR/2BA. #751170 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Stephanie Susen 206-755-6310

Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

3 adjacent lots totaling 15000sqft. Build your dream home or 2 townhomes. Lake Union & Queen Anne views, walk to city center, Broadway & more. Amazing location! #678887 Patricia Temkin 206-579-5073

Saltwater Frontage, 2 tax parcels. Area of newer homes, close to Highway 101. Lots of potential here... #633551 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Josh Thurman 206-321-3129

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New on Market

Virtual Tours -SHORT SALE-

$199,900

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

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Bonney Lake

$195,000

Good use of space w/plenty of room.

Don’t let the SF fool you. The yard is flat and usable on all levels. Perfect first home or investment purchase. Short Sale #480182 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

SHORT SALE

$149,900

You will love this beautiful and well kept Bremerton home! Huge kitchen w/ beautiful hardwoods and breakfast nook.

Free standing wood stove in living/dining area. #717093 James R. Shute 206-230-5421

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