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Lawmakers to speak at June Chamber lunch 41st District Legislators; Reps.

Judy Clibborn, Tana Senn and Sen. Steve Litzow will speak at the June membership luncheon at noon, June 4, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

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Plant sale continues at Crest on Saturday Plants raised by Mercer Island High School students of the Mercer Island School District’s Urban Horticulture department’s Crest Greenhouses and Nursery will again be on sale between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday May 30 at Crest Learning Center at 4150 86th Ave. S.E. For more, call 236-3390.

City decides to miss June 30 deadline, doesn’t believe state will object

By Katie Metzger

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With a lot of community input requesting a slower approach to the Town Center visioning and development code revision, the City Council decided to delay adoption of its Comprehensive Plan update until the end of the year.

Councilmember Jane Brahm said the delay isn’t meant to slow down the progress, but keep the momentum going and extend the

process.

“The Town Center is not the Comprehensive Plan, it’s just a piece of it. We need to pay attention to the whole thing, and extend our attention,” she said.

All cities must complete Comprehensive Plans, planning documents mandated by the state Growth Management Act (GMA), by the June 30 deadline.

The Council will vote on a resolution to the state at its next meeting stating that Mercer Island has made progress toward its planning goals, but that it can’t adopt a Land Use element until the new development code is in place. “[The resolution] puts people on notice that you are aware of the deadline, you’re not just sim-

ply ignoring the deadline,” said Scott Greenberg, Development Services Group (DSG) director.

The Council doesn’t seem to anticipate any adverse impacts for delayed adoption. Greenberg warned about possible sanctions for not complying with the GMA, but said they are unlikely to be imposed if the city can show that it’s working toward completing the plan.

The Town Center visioning process - which has involved the hiring of two consultants and extensive public outreach with open houses, online comments and the formation of a citizen stakeholder group and city liaison group - is wrapping up, though it’s still a hot topic in the community. The Council responded to public frustration four months ago by enacting a moratorium on new downtown development.

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The Mercer Island Design Commission will meet at 7 p.m., tonight, May 27, in the Council Chambers at City Hall to conduct a preliminary review of the 390,000-square-foot Hines Mixed Use Development proposed for the Town Center.

For more, visit mercergov.org.

Longtime Sunnybeam School teacher Mary Ann Haney has been awarded the Mercer Island Preschool Association’s first ever “Exceptional Educator Lifetime Achievement Award.” See Page 9.

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On May 4, the City Council voted unanimously to reject Sound Transit's latest bus intercept proposal.

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PLAN | FROM 1 said that the issue the public is responding to is increased density, and not just in the Town Center. He suggested reviewing zoning outside the Central Business District (CBD), including the city’s policy about short platting large lots.

“We are just changing the character of our neighborhoods on a wholesale schedule,” Cero said. “The Council has done a good job in registering the discontent of the community, and outside the CBD shouldn’t be

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The Town Center code amendments are going to the Planning and Design commissions, possibly with joint meetings, in July, and to the City Council in August and September.

The Council will hear an update on the work at its next meeting on June 1.

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The rate increase was included in Republic’s contract approved by the city in 2009.

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Hines had not, and still has not, filed any permit applications with the city for the project, according to Treat's letter.

"Because Sound Transit has not formally approved a commitment to the City to contribute financing to provide parking, the City is not in a position at this time to make a binding financial commitment to support Hines in providing parking," Treat wrote. "The City will continue working with Sound Transit to gain a final commitment that would be used to help finance parking at the Project."

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Mercer Island's moratorium on downtown development expires on June 16. The City Council adopted a moratorium while the city updates its Town Center Development and Design Guidelines and Comprehensive Plan.

The City Council will revisit the topic on June 15 and discuss its options. The original moratorium was enacted for four months and exempted projects under two stories and a five-story mixed-use development called the Hines

project.

The Council said that it exempted Hines because of the public benefits it could provide, namely 200 stalls of commuter parking, a specialty grocer like Whole Foods and a public plaza on S.E. 29th Street.

Hines recently released designs for its building and will come before the city's Design Commission on May 27. The renderings do not show enough space for a grocery store, and Hines is asking the city for $10-12 million to add a floor of underground parking.

City Manager Noel Treat wrote a letter to Hines on May 15 to discuss the status of the project. Treat said at the Council meeting on May 18 that when

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Lawmakers talk education funding City news Legislators talk with Islanders about schools

By Joseph Livarchik

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Over 100 people turned out for an ‘informational’ meeting about K-12 education funding last Thursday night at West Mercer Elementary. The event featured a panel of speakers that included state legislators Sen. Steve Litzow and Rep. Tana Senn.

Mercer Island Schools Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano also spoke, as did Education Association president Tani Lindquist and Schools Foundation copresident David D’Souza.

Plano opened the meeting, saying fully funding education was an “old problem” dating back to the 1960s and ‘70s.

“There has always been tension in this state around funding public schools,” Plano said. “We have a unique constitution, unique in the sense that the paramount duty of the state government is to provide ample and basic education.

That is different from any of the other 49 states.”

Litzow said as a father of four who have all been through the Mercer Island school system, his goal as a senator was to bring the rest of the schools around the state up to a level like Mercer Island. He said legislators were “currently in the middle of negotiations as we speak” for bills regarding issues such as the budget, 1351 and levy reform.

Litzow said this year’s stretching the budget. budget had $18 billion “There are a lot of issues for basic education fundremaining to deal with the ing, $1.3 billion to address budget overall, certainly McCleary funding and a with education,” Senn said. three percent cost of living “The devil will be in the adjustment for teachers. details and there’s lots of Where there was disagreemoving parts right now. ment among legislators Unfortunately, all I can say was in regards to issues at this point is stay tuned.” about funding for nonLindquist explained the basic education, a debate he MIEA’s recent walkout said would continue on for against the Legislature, another couple of weeks. saying Mercer Island teachRegarding local levies, ers felt obligated to stand Litzow claimed Mercer with other teachers who Island would have more didn't work in supportive money to augment basic communities like Mercer education than it does now.

Island that can raise milHe said legislators were lions of dollars every year currently to support the working school district. on a proj“We've ect that, raised these if passed, monies would originally to increase ‘bridge the the amount gap,’ the gap Tani Lindquist, president caused by the of spendMercer Island Education ing by $800 lack of fundAssociation per student ing from the to supplestate. It’s more ment basic than a gap; education. it's a cavern. It feels like an “We're going to have abyss at times,” Lindquist more money to spend on said. “We felt like we had to basic ed when we can constand shoulder-to-shoulder tinue to put more money with other educators from into the system,” Litzow across the state to say said. 'what's happening now is Senn said education was not working, and our kids one of the main reasons are paying the price.’” why she ran for Legislature.

Questions from the audiShe said while legislators ence afterward primarily generally all agree there dealt with teacher salaries needs to be more money for and benefits. One audieducation, the issue is figur- ence member asked the ing out where that money legislators why after votwill come from. She noted ing for smaller class sizes with growing school popuand teacher raises, nothing lations over Washington’s seemed to happen.

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Terry Pottmeyer tapped to fill Council vacancy At its May 18 meeting, the City Council discussed how to fill the vacancy left

by Joel Wachs.

Wachs resigned from his seat, Position No. 4, effective May 6 due to health issues. He was appointed after a vacancy procedure in January to fill the seat of Tana Senn.

Eleven Islanders applied for the vacancy at the time.

The Council selected W a c h s after a few rounds of voting. The r u n ne r- up was Terry Pottmeyer, f o l l o w e d Terry by Steve Pottmeyer Marshall and Wendy Weiker.

On Monday, the Council took an informal vote, which passed 4-1, to appoint Pottmeyer as a “caretaker” until the November general election.

Councilmember Debbie Bertlin said it’s a “clean and expedient solution,” and that Pottmeyer “would do an outstanding job for a short period of time.”

Mayor Bruce Bassett said that he talked to Pottmeyer, the 2011 Mercer Island Citizen of the Year and former CEO of Eastside nonprofit, Friends of Youth, and she was interested in the job.

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Pottmeyer currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA), but said she put in a notice to resign if appointed to the City Council.

The public will have a few weeks to comment on this appointment process before it comes back to the Council on June 1.

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community, with a lot of decisions to be made in the next six months,” Pottmeyer said. “Nothing has changed from my interest in January.”

Bassett said he also reached out to Senn, who is currently serving in the State Legislature, to see if she could fill the seat again, but she declined.

Other suggestions included appointing a previous Councilmember, or starting the vacancy process from scratch.

Bassett said that he would have suggested elevating a City Council candidate running unopposed to the seat a little early, but when filing for the November election concluded on Friday, May 15, all five races were contested.

Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz was absent for the vote.

Councilmember Mike Cero voted no, citing a need for an open public process.

Under Washington state law, the Council must appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant position within 90 days, though the law does not specify a procedure for selecting a person to fill the vacancy. It also means that the seat cannot remain empty until November - another option explored by the Council and city attorney.

In her application for the Council vacancy in January, Pottmeyer said she would prioritize downtown development, transportation issues and sustainable funding for city services, like Youth and Family Services (YFS).

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t appears that the Washington State Legislature is headed toward another double-overtime — a second special session. The issue is simply money - and not enough time to for the divided Legislature to come to a consensus. Nearly everyone agrees that more money is needed for schools and teachers — but just where can that money be found?

In a meeting held here late last week, lawmakers and educators told Islanders that they are as frustrated as they are about money for schools. But the mechanisms for finding more money are scarce or essentially illegal. Everyone wants more but no one wants to pay. Rep. Tana Senn was correct in pointing out that adequate school funding has lost out over the years to the dictum that more taxes must be avoided at all costs.

Now of course, the fruits of that approach have come home to roost on the roof of the schoolhouse Communities like Mercer Island have stepped up and have given generously to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation and in other ways to help pay for unfunded activities and curriculum. But even those good intentions leave critical pieces out. Those monies do not pay teacher salaries or benefits or cost-of living raises.

The only clear way to find more money beyond taxes is to make deep cuts. But that threatens other essential state services.

Lawmakers and school administrators urge parents and citizens to keep the “conversation going.” OK. Who do we talk with? Other parents, teachers or college administrators? Everyone already agrees about the need and the lack of resources. Should we talk to legislators? They are pretty busy talking to each other. Perhaps we need to change the conversation— perhaps figure out if and how many citizens and corporations would be willing to pay more to keep our schools whole.

Everyone wants more but no one wants to pay.

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Farmers Market fundraiser a success

ing the greater Mercer Island community, we rely heavily on the annual celebration event to support our operThe Board of Directors of the Mercer ating budget each year. It is truly Island Farmers Market wants to say a rewarding for us to know that MIFM big “Thank You” to everyone who is in turn appreciated by so many people as a valuable community supp or te d resource. Again, thanks to all those our recent who were able to attend this year, ‘Cultivating and for those of you who couldn’t be Taste’ event with us, we look forward to seeing Send your letters to: on May 17. you at MIFM Opening Day, June 7, editor@mi-reporter.com.

With your and most Sundays throughout the Keep it brief, courteous, support, we Summer! and sign your name. met fundraising Board of Directors goals and Mercer Island Farmers Market will be able to provide the types of Market day programs and services our community has come to expect.each Sunday of the Market season. Our annual fundraising event celebrates our past success, and joyously “kicks off ” the new season. We so appreciI am writing in support of the City ate our friends and supporters who Council’s decision to appoint Terry help make this event a huge success. Pottmeyer as caretaker for the vacant Special appreciation goes to: seat. The process chosen to fill the The Almo Family, founders of vacancy was fair and appropriate.

Aljoya; Marla Becker, Executive Pottmeyer has a long history of servDirector of Aljoya; Lilet Cristobal, ing our community, and her tenure Director of Dining Services; and on the council, however brief, will Jonathan Tiller, head chef, who cre- be a benefit to the citizens of Mercer ated a wonderful meal for our guests Island. with four-star service. Thank you for Breck Longstreth everything you do for MIFM!

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Re: Council vacancy, stick to standard procedure

When filling the vacancy created

by Council Member Joel Wachs’ resignation came up at the May 18, 2015, council meeting, Mayor Bassett

informed all he had contacted State Representative Tana Senn and asked her if she would serve Wachs’ remaining term. According to Bassett, Senn said, “No, but no thanks.” As mayor, he should have known better. Holding dual positions such as state representative and council member are not allowed under the statute (Wash.

Const. Art. 11, S.14).

Thereafter, other council members offered suggestions for filling the Wachs’ vacancy. They did not mention if they had contacted anyone directly about it.

Bassett’s action deserves a big “thumbs down.” It demonstrates the necessity for council to follow a standard, consistent, legal, and written procedure for filling vacancies when council members cannot complete their terms.

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School Board races set | three run for position number No. 3 Final slate for November General Election is set

By Joseph Livarchik

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With three positions up for election this fall, November will bring a host of new faces to the Mercer Island School Board.

Following the departure of board president Janet Frohnmayer this month, the board will see terms end for vice president Brian Emanuels and longtime board member Pat Braman, with neither seeking re-election.

Newlyappointed b o a rd member R a lph Jorgenson will run unopp o s e d Ralph for posi- Jorgenson tion no.

5, while Mercer Island Schools

Foundation co-president David D'Souza will run unopposed for position no.

1.

D’Souza said his background as an engineer, his background as a parent and his work in the comm u n i t y David and in D’Souza the school system would make him a worthy addition. D’Souza serves as executive committee copresident for the Mercer Island Schools Foundation and has worked with Islander Middle School coprincipal Aaron Miller to bring an after-school computer science program to the middle school.

That leaves board position no. 3 as the only contested position, with Tracy Drinkwater, Bill Hochberg and Adrienne Roehrich all

in the race.

Tracy Drinkwater had decided not to run shortly after the appointment process concluded in May, but ultimately opted to stick with her original plan to pursue a School Board chair.

She is a tutor and educational consultant who previously worked for four years as a math and special education teacher at Islander Middle School. A mother of two daughters in Mercer Island schools, one in special ed and one Tracy in honors Drinkwater programs, she has served as treasurer for both the Mercer Island Preschool Association and the Lakeridge PTA. Drinkwater studied economics at the University of California at Santa Barbara, and holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School

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She received her Masters in teaching from Seattle University. She said as both a teacher and parent of students who have special needs, she hopes to represent all kinds of learners from the board.

"I feel that my background in education and having been a teacher in the school district is a valuable perspective," Drinkwater said, noting the educational experience of outgoing board member Pat Braman.

"Having that institutional knowledge and background provides me with a perspective no other candidates have."

Bill Hochberg, a father of children ages 12 and 10, is a longtime Islander and attorney who served as co-chair on the Committee for Mercer Island Public Schools, supporting the 2012 bond effort, and also served on the 21st Century Facilities Planning Committee. He is an MIHS alum, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Puget Sound with a double major in politics & government and public administration, and earned his J.D.from the University of Washington School of Law.

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He stated that the funding of Mercer Island schools, in light of the McCleary decision, remains a paramount duty for the local School Board.

“The reality is where we’re mostly going to be affected is from Olympia,” he told the board during the appointment process May 2.

“I have a strong past experience with dealing with all sorts of issues in Olympia.

I know where to go, I know who to talk to.”

Adrienne Roehrich is a scientist at the University of

Washington who has lived with her family on Mercer Island since 2011. She holds a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Arizona, a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has nearly 20 years of experience teaching kindergarten through university-level students.

A mother of two with a daughter in 10th grade and a son in eighth grade, Roehrich is an advocate for math and science curriculums.

She said Adrienne she hopes Roehrich to help i mp r ov e an already strong school district.

"I bring the perspective of Islanders who are new here, which is a little bit different than other candidates," Roehrich said. "Taking part in the various opportunities is a little daunting for new residents. What I hope to show by being part of the board is that it's very possible for new people to come into Mercer Island and work alongside longestablished residents."

supervision and professional growth,” said MISD Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. “He is focused on instructional leadership, while promoting a positive school culture for students, staff, and parents.”

Bylsma is not Michael new to the disBylsma trict. He served as a seventh and eighth grade language arts and social studies teacher at Islander Middle School during the 2008-12 school years. He was later an administrative intern under

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Bylsma completed his undergraduate degree at Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. He received his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Seattle Pacific University.

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someone unlawfully entered her locked car and stole a pair of sunglasses.

MAY 1 PROWLING: A 52-year-old

male at the 8300 block of Avalon Drive reported that his car was prowled overnight. Multiple items, including shoes, goggles, a bag and a credit card, were stolen from the unsecured vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage.

FRAUD: A 33-year-old Island woman at the 7300 block of Island Crest Way noticed numerous inquiries for new credit on her credit report and found one new account had been opened in her name with an application using one of her old addresses.

PROWLING: $5 in quarters

MAY 4 COLLISION: There was a hit and run at the 2800 block of 78th Avenue S.E. A Federal Way man was charged for the accident and for not having insurance.

MAY 5 PROWLING: A 78-year-old

woman at the 4800 block of 88th Place S.E. left her car unlocked. A suspect stole her insurance card and vehicle registration. An iPhone possibly belonging to the suspect was found inside the victim’s vehicle.

MAY 6 PROWLING: A 42-year-old

man at the 4600 block of 91st Avenue S.E. reported that someone prowled his unlocked vehicle and took 86 cents from the console.

PROWLING: A 48-year-old woman at the 4600 block of 90th Avenue S.E. said that

was stolen from a vehicle belonging to a 61-year-old male at the 2200 block of 80th Avenue S.E. It was unknown if the car was locked or unlocked, but the vehicle didn’t have any signs of forced entry.

COLLISION: A car, reportedly a blue mini van, exiting the Farmers Insurance parking lot hit a pedestrian on a skateboard. The victim was a female teenager from Mercer Island. The driver stopped and rolled down her window and asked if the victim was OK, but did not give any information and drove away. The girl went home and told her father about the incident, and he called 911.

PROWLING: A 43-year-old

man at the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street reported that someone entered his car, which was parked overnight in the garage of the Island Square apartments.

Nothing appeared to have

Robert A. Minsky

Robert (Bob) passed away at 87 years old on May 3, 2015 at Overlake Hospital at Bellevue, Washington. He was born July 10, 1927, in Tacoma, Washington to parents Anna and Nathan Minsky and sister Vera (Minsky) Portnoff deceased.

Bob moved to Seattle at age 3 and graduated from Garfield High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Air force for 2 years from 1945-1947 and was stationed in Jatocy Air Base in Japan.

He graduated from the University of Washington, with an Mechanical and Engineering Industrial Degree in 1950 and worked for the Boeing Company for 45 years and helped design the 727 airplane during his employment and traveled to many countries for Boeing.

Bob met his future wife Rebecca (Silverberg) Minsky in Vancouver, B.C. while visiting relatives and married in July 1957 and was married for 57 wonderful years. Bob loved to play golf, tennis, bike riding, go for long walks and loved to travel to Canada and Hawaii. He lived on Mercer Island for 55 years and saw many changes to the Island. He belonged to many organizations including Speea, B’nai Brith, Herzl Ner Tamid, Boeing Retirement Club, Stroum JCC, University of Washington Alumni club.

He was survived by his wife Becky Minsky, daughters Caryn Weiss, Wendi Neuman, son Kevin Minsky and Natasha, grand daughters Alexandra & Daniela Neuman, Abbi & Adina Weiss & Tala Minsky. Bob lived life to the fullest and was dedicated to his family & friends and will be missed by all!

In remembrance, donations may be made to Jewish Family Service or Herzl-Ner Tamid Synagogue.

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PROWLING: Six vehicles parked in front of a residence at the 5000 block of West Mercer Way were prowled overnight. There was no damage to the vehicles, but $20 in change was taken from one.

THEFT: A 58-year-old woman at the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street reported that someone attempted to steal her unlocked vehicle from a secured parking garage. The ignition and steering column of were destroyed.

PROWLING: A 48-year-old man at the 4500 block of 90th Avenue S.E. found his three vehicles prowled and saw suspects leaving the area. A laptop, brief case and golf clubs were stolen.

MAY 7 PROWLING: A 41-year-old Arlington woman found her car unsecured and rummaged through at the 4600 block of 86th Avenue S.E. Nothing was removed from the vehicle and there was no damage.

PROWLING: A vehicle belong-

ing to a 60-year-old man at the 4600 block of 86th Avenue S.E. was also rummaged through. A tin can containing a Leatherman

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Nothing else was reported missing.

THEFT: A 48-year-old man reported that his car, a BMW 530i, was stolen from his residence at the 4300 block of 86th Avenue S.E. The keys were in the car.

THEFT: A 47-year-old male

reported that his vehicle, a Toyota, was stolen sometime overnight from the 5200 block of 82nd Avenue S.E. The car has a kayak rack on top and a dent in the front left fender.

COLLISION: A driver exiting eastbound I-90 at West Mercer Way appeared to have suffered some type of acute medical issue, and drove directly into the wall on the east side of the road, across from the top of the exit ramp. The driver, a 50-year-old Seattle woman, was conscious but unable to communicate upon contact. She was transported at Overlake and her vehicle was impounded.

INFORMATIONAL REPORT: An

82-year-old Island man was walking along the path near 77th Avenue S.E. and Sunset Highway and fell, injuring himself.

PROWLING: A 52-year-old Island man reported that

Thomas Kensington (TK) Jones

Thomas Kensington (TK) Jones, of Mercer Island, WA died peacefully Friday morning May 15, 2015 of natural causes.

A Pacific Northwest native, TK was born in Tacoma, WA on June 30, 1932 and graduated form Marysville High School class of 1949. He attended The University of Washington’s School of Engineering and after graduation embarked upon a lifetime career at The Boeing Company.

While at Boeing TK became involved in operational analysis studies of US/USSR military strategic capabilities developed during the Cold War. His work was instrumental in developing an understanding of the implications of regional and global nuclear conflict and measures the US government and citizens could take to mitigate the likelihood and consequences of this type of war. A man of humble origins and blessed with an amazing mind, TK was also able to serve our country with honor and dignity both as a Deputy Secretary of Defense under President Ronald Reagan, and as our Senior Technical Advisor to the US Delegation on the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT).

He dearly loved his wife and best friend of thirty years, Deborah Benedetto Jones, and took great joy in his children and grandchildren. An accomplished cook, TK was in his element with a kitchen full of friends and family serving up good food and lively conversation. A master wood worker, photographer, and WWII historian, TK was an all around amazing man and his intellect, wit, humility and smile will be missed by us all.

He is survived by his wife Deborah Benedetto Jones, brother Jason Jones and his wife Marilyn as well as six children and their spouses: Kevin and Susie Jones, Kerin Jones, Kelli and Daniel Wick, George L. Richardson, JR., Alicia and Diego Calderon, Mindy and Steve Shivers. Lastly he is survived by four grandsons that he adored: Matthew, Jesse, Walker and Holden.

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someone prowled his unlocked vehicle overnight at the 4600 block of 86th Avenue S.E. and stole sunglasses and a house key, for a loss of $155.

THEFT: A 50-year-old woman said that a pair of 18k white gold earrings were stolen from her home at the 4400 block of Ferncroft Road, for a loss of $6,395.

PROWLING: A 44-year-old woman moving to a new apartment in Aviara at the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. had her entire wardrobe in her car, which was prowled in the parking garage between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. All of her clothes were stolen.

THEFT: A 65-year-old woman at the 9800 block of S.E. 42nd Place reported that a personal check, which she placed under the doormat for her contractor, was stolen.

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forward again, the driver lost control and went over a rockery embankment, knocking down a tree and continuing through the back fence of a residence and into the yard. The driver, a Des Moines woman, stated she didn’t know what happened. She was charged with inattention.

PROWLING: A 70-year-old man at the 4600 block of Forest Avenue S.E. reported that the rear window of his car was broken.

PROWLING: An unsecured vehicle was prowled at the 9000 block of East Shorewood Drive and a purse was stolen from a 60-year-old Island woman, for a loss of $650.

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Gretchen Faulstich passed away peacefully on May 14, 2015. Her sister, Anne, was by her side.

Her husband, Jim, preceded her in death. Even during her final moments, Gretchen surrounded herself with her children and grandchildren.

The daughter of Sherwin and Adaline Felthouse, Gretchen Ione Felthouse was born on August 8, 1933 in Oak Park, Illinois. Gretchen grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois, where she attended York High School. She later graduated from Lawrence College in Wisconsin.

In 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, James Faulstich. She traveled with Jim to Frankfurt, Germany so he could complete his military service. Together, they returned to Chicago, and soon became a family. Robert was their first child.

They moved to Salem, Oregon in 1961, and during their time there, Julie and Clairann were born. They returned to Elmhurst, Illinois for several years and finally came to Mercer Island, Washington in 1979.

In all of the communities in which she lived, Gretchen was involved. She volunteered her time and was a supporter of the arts. In Seattle, she was particularly fond of the Pacific Northwest Ballet.

For 57 years, Gretchen was a loving wife and travel companion.

She traveled the world. No matter where she went, home always felt the most comfortable. She entertained family and friends and kept a home that always emanated hospitality and generosity.

We will remember her warm heart, we will miss her smile, and love her always.

Gretchen is survived by her children Robert (Ann) Faulstich, Julie (Steve) Johnson, and Clairann (Aaron) Witz; her grandchildren: Jim, Tom, Dan, Greer, Addie, and Marcus; her sister, Anne (David) Holtz; and many nephews and nieces.

Donations can be made in Gretchen’s name to the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Opera, and Seattle Arboretum.

A gathering of family and close friends will be held at the Rainier Club, 820 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, on June 5th at 1pm in honor of Gretchen.

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Is the intersection at S.E. 40th Street and 86th Avenue S.E. safe enough?

Parents, School Board worried about safety of kids walking to Elementary No. 4

By Katie Metzger

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The city’s soon-to-beupdated Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) includes many projects, though parents and School Board members are concerned about a potential safety issue that the program doesn’t address: the intersection at S.E. 40th Street and 86th Avenue S.E. Students at the new Elementary School No. 4, which will be open for the 2016-17 school year, will need safe walking routes.

The District expects to have 150 to 200 students per day

walking to and from the new school, according to a letter sent by the School Board to the city on April 30. Some may have to cross at one of the busiest intersections on the Island.

The letter suggests constructing a left turn lane off of S.E. 40th Street onto 86th Avenue S.E. heading westbound, to help accommodate traffic to the school.

The city has already planned a few projects to improve walkability in the area, but recognizes that there’s also a traffic flow problem at that intersection. The TIP adopted in 2014 included five projects to build pedestrian facilities and Safe Routes to School, like putting a new sidewalk in the Madrona Crest neighborhood and upgrading the gravel trails along

88th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 43rd Street.

It also included an unfunded “placeholder” project to create a westbound to southbound left turn lane at the intersection in 2018, which would be reevaluated after the school is in full operation in 2016.

David D’Souza, a parent who is running for the School Board this fall, said that traffic on S.E. 40th Street can back up down Gallagher Hill, as people wanting to turn left at 86th Avenue S.E. hold up the line and frustrate other drivers. Often, drivers use the small space on the right to maneuver around cars turning left, coming dangerously close to pedestrians waiting to cross.

S.E. 40th has other problems. It has blind spots

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The intersection at S.E. 40th Street and 86th Avenue S.E. is one of the busiest on the Island.

The city is concerned about traffic flow, the schools with pedestrian safety. Both agree that it’s a problem, with a clear but expensive solution: a new left turn lane. caused by the crest of the hill, and citizens and members of the School Board and Council suspect it has become a cut through for drivers wanting to avoid I-90 traffic.

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 15-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON INCORPORATING CERTAIN BUDGET REVISIONS TO THE 2015-2016 BIENNIAL BUDGET, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 14-15 AND 15-07.

Ordinance No. 15-10 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on May 18, 2015. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795.

Karin Roberts, Deputy City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 27, 2015. #1326578.

Subject: To the governing body of Madrona Crest Addition Design Review Committee, MN Custom Homes is proposing a new construction home at 8885 SE 36th St, Parcel 502190-038005. The home will be two stories with approximately 4,500 square feet of living space and a 3-car garage of approximately 700 square feet. It is our intent to furnish drawings to the Madrona Crest Addition design review committee for approval, however the only names on record for the committee are J.R. Heath & E.J. Oliver. We have been unsuccessful in contacting these individual, therefore we are proposing the publish date of this public notice will commence the review committees 30 day review period.

If you are a current member of the Madrona Crest Addition Design Review Committee please contact Matt Kopicky with MN Custom Homes at matt@mncustom.com to receive drawings.

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter May 13, 20, 27, 2015 and June 3, 2015. #1322040 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF

NONSIGNIFICANCE The Mercer Island School District No. 400 has issued a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following nonproject action: Adoption of the Mercer Island School District’s 2015-2020 Capital Facilities Plan (“Capital Facilities Plan”) for the purposes of planning for the District’s facilities needs. The City of Mercer Island may incorporate the District’s Capital Facilities Plan into its Comprehensive Plan.

After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, the Mercer Island School District has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from the Mercer Island School District No. 400, 4160 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issue. Comments may be submitted by 4:30 p.m., June 10, 2015, to: Dean Mack, Chief Finance/Operations Officer, Mercer Island School District No. 400, 4160 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 27, 2015. #1326591.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON 2015 RESIDENTIAL STREET OVERLAYS DATE OF BID OPENING: June 2, 2015 TIME: 11:00 AM Sealed bids for the 2015 RESIDENTIAL STREET OVERLAYS will be received by the City of Mercer Island at the DSG Permit Counter, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington 98040 up to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on June 2, 2015

and will then and there be opened and publicly read. Bids received later than 11:00 a.m., June 2, 2015 will not be considered.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The work includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of residential street asphalt overlays at several locations throughout the city. Work consists of pavement repairs, asphalt planing, full depth asphalt removal, minor roadway re-grading and widening, hot mix asphalt overlay, shoulder restoration, utility adjustments, and pavement markings.

A single contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid, taking into account the Bidder’s Qualifications. 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. The bidder agrees that, if awarded the contract, Final Completion of the entire project will be achieved by October 16, 2015.

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.

All bidding and all construction shall be carried out in compliance with the Plans and Specifications for this project.

Bids are to be submitted only on the forms provided in the Specifications, and all bids shall be accompanied by the required Bid Guaranty Bond. Bids shall remain opened for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the opening of the Bid. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for opening of

bids.

The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities and to award the contract to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid.

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”. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the “Bidders List.”

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/take-off tool.

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

Bidder questions are to be directed to Clint Morris, Street Engineer, by email at clint.morris @mercergov.org or via phone at 206-999-8041.

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 20, 2015 and May 27, 2015. #1324364.

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City and school district studies of the area found issues with traffic flow, but not with pedestrian safety. When the new school comes online, there will be crossing guards at that intersection, and because of the later start time, traffic won’t be as bad as when there was a “triple whammy” of people trying to get to the high school, day care and work during the morning commuter peak, said Patrick Yamashita, city engineer.

Still, there is a perception that the intersection is unsafe for pedestrians, especially children.

“It’s a very scary place for K-5 kids,” D’Souza said.

The city will shuffle funding to see if the left lane project is feasible, possibly drawing from money that would go toward Phases 9 and 10 of the East and West Mercer Way shoulder projects to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians on those curvy roads.

Many of the public comments received for the TIP update encouraged the city to continue improvement of

the Mercer Way shoulders.

Councilmember Benson Wong asked if funds could be drawn from other projects, like Town Center street improvements. Yamashita said that those projects are still undefined, as the city is waiting for results of the Town Center visioning process, where already many street reconfigurations and projects involving parking, bike lanes and possibly new intersections have been proposed.

Other TIP highlights -Restoring the transportation engineer/manager position eliminated as a cost saving measure.

-Participating in funding a new Metro shuttle to serve the Mercer Island community.

-Repaving on portions of Island Crest Way, East Mercer Way, West Mercer Way, S.E. 40th Street, S.E. 53rd Place, S.E. 68th Street, S.E. 70th Place and Gallagher Hill Road.

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Sunnybeam teacher receives lifetime achievement award

By Sarah Hall

Special to the Reporter

Sunnybeam School teacher Mary Ann Haney has been awarded the Mercer Island Preschool Association’s (MIPA) first ever “Exceptional Educator Lifetime Achievement Award.

At a recent ceremony at the school, an emotional crowd gathered to honor their beloved teacher and her 28 years teaching Island children.

“We can’t imagine a more deserving individual for this award,” said Liz Carson, Sunnybeam Board President. “Mary Ann Haney is what Sunnybeam is all about. Her smile, warmth and kindness have touched the lives of everyone. She really is our sunshine!”

Haney also received MIPA’s Exceptional Educator Award in 2007.

She and her husband Rick are longtime residents of Mercer Island.

Haney worked closely with Sunnybeam founder, Nuky Fellows, for many years creating the special traditions that are still enjoyed today at the school.

Haney has taken on many roles during her tenure at Sunnybeam. Prior to this year, she was the lead teacher in Sunnybeam’s Science Room for the previous 10 years. This year, Mary Ann is a teacher in the “Big Room,” where

Summer means it’s time for school bus inspections The Washington State Patrol oversees the safety of public school buses. There are nearly 10,000 public school buses in Washington, all of which are inspected during the summer months, with a quarter of those checked again in winter.

Over 455,000 students are transported on school buses daily during the school term.

Over 100 million miles are

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Mary Ann Haney, third from right, lower right corner, joins students and staff at Sunnybeam School for a group portrait last week. she teaches Sunnybeam’s Caterpillars (children ages 3-4) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Haney will move into a Special Projects role for the 201516 school year - joining both the Caterpillar and Butterfly (children ages 4-5) classrooms for new discoveries and adventures.

“I have learned so much from Mary Ann over the years,” said fellow Sunnybeam teacher and 2012 MIPA Exceptional Educator Award winner David Weston. “She always considers the children’s needs first. From the room layout to lesson planning – it’s always all about the kids.”

driven each year. Last summer, inspectors looked at all of the state’s 9,921 school buses, finding an out-of service rate of just 3.7%. Across the combined summer and winter checks, WSP’s 19 inspectors conducted nearly 13,000 inspections.

The WSP said the program is key to reducing school bus collisions related to equipment and is a primary reason why there has never been a school busrelated fatality as a result of defective equipment.

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Others also offered praise.

“Mrs. Haney is like a special little present each day. She comes excited and ready to see where the kids are, and take them to their next level,” said Sunnybeam Lead Teacher, Michele Saunders. “I feel so fortunate to be inspired by her, and learn from her every day.”

Haney’s extended family lives in the Seattle area.

She has recently become a grandmother.

Haney tutored children in math and reading at Thurgood Marshall Elementary in Seattle for nine years, and is also a volunteer tutor at Dunlap

Elementary in Seattle. Prior to working at Sunnybeam, she worked at Patti’s Play Center for its first two years of existence.

The MIPA has awarded the Exceptional Educator annually to a teacher, assistant or administrator who has made exceptional contributions to our preschool community through their dedication to early childhood education since 2006.

To find out more, visit mipreschoolassociation. org. To find out more about Sunnybeam School and enrollment information, visit sunnybeamschool.org.

MEETING NOTICE Mercer Island School District

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

Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Special School Board Meeting Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

Admin. Board Room, 4160 86th Ave SE

Agenda

Purposes of the meeting: Adopt Resolution No. 632 to approve bond sale 5:00 p.m. Call to Order Partial Governance Process Monitoring: Board Policy 1800 OE-11: Facilities and Capital Assets Adoption of Resolution No. 632 for sale of bonds 5:15 p.m. Adjourn Final action will be taken at this meeting. Times are approximate.

Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas

MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Brian Emanuels, Vice-President Pat Braman, Director Adair Dingle, Director Ralph Jorgenson, Director Dave Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent

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BUS | FROM 1 streets, and included no operating limitations that would enable us to cap the impacts.”

Grausz said that this is not the final word on the bus intercept, as the idea of having bus/rail connections throughout the light rail network is a cornerstone of regional transportation policy.

Sound Transit and Metro first presented the idea to the City Council in January 2014.

The city will still try to secure mitigation money from Sound Transit for loss of mobility, though there’s a concern that those funds have become tied to acceptance of the bus intercept.

“The Council also decided that for the present, we would focus our negotiations with Sound Transit on obtaining mitigation for loss of mobility due to closure of the I-90 center roadway,” Grausz wrote. “In my opinion, mitigation must include additional commuter parking for Islanders but also should look at other measures (such as shuttle service to and

from the north end) as we will never be able to find enough space in our Town Center to meet what I expect to be substantial parking demands once light rail is operational in 2023.”

Sculpture hit by car to be repaired After a car crash destroyed the gateway art at the corner of 76th Avenue S.E. and Sunset Highway in January, city staff started working with insurance companies on its replacement. The concrete wall has been fixed, and the original artist, Garth Edwards, will make the repairs on the damaged metal sculptures.

The sculptures were hit by a driver having a diabetic episode coming from the I-90 off-ramp at 77th Avenue S.E. earlier this year.

Damages to the Island sign were estimated to be about $3,000. The cost of the gateway project, installed in 1999, was $85,583. The cost of the art, including the metal people, was $20,000.

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

Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. .

Regular School Board Meeting Thursday, May 28, 2015 Agenda

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Call to Order Recognition: Destination Imagination Teams; State Winners in Music; Employees of the Year; Special Education Program Coordinator Full Governance Process Monitoring/Study Session: Board Policy 2020 Fundamental 5 – 21st Century Thinking and Process Skills Reorganization of Board Public Input Governance Process Review of Policy Language: 1) Board Policy 1800 OE-10: Instructional Program 2) Board Policy 1110: Election and Appointment (1st reading) Partial Governance Process Monitoring: 1) Board Policy 1800 OE-9: Communication and Support to the Board – Alternative Fuels Update; Athletic Participation Report 2) Board Policy 1800 OE-6: Budgeting/Financial Planning – Impact Fees for 6-Year Capital Facilities Plan

Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.mercerislandschools.org/boardagendas

Mercer Island School District Board Members Brian Emanuels, Vice-President Pat Braman, Director Adair Dingle, Director Dave Myerson, Director Ralph Jorgenson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent

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I am a broker with Coldwell Banker Bain on Mercer Island, but have clients throughout the Puget Sound. I look for opportunities to increase my expertise, and have been certified as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Investment Property expert and a Certified Negotiator. I pride myself on listening to my clients, understanding their needs and making the process as easy and as smooth as possible for them through my roles as counselor, facilitator, liaison and advocate.

If you need assistance, I would appreciate the opportunity to let you, “experience the difference.”

Since 1990 Christine has successfully worked as a skincare therapist in Seattle, working with the pioneer Nancy Meadows Skincare and Jeremy Todd Wellness at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. She relocated her business to Mercer Island where she lives with her young family.

Christine is a native of Seattle. She has over 27 years of experience in the skincare and wellness industry. She has earned several certificates in her field. Christine’s clients receive personalized service in a relaxed and sophisticated setting.

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A Chicago native, I relocated to Seattle 16 years ago and have been a Mercer Island Realtor and Neighborhood advocate ever since. I have been blessed with the opportunity to mentor others, donate to non-profit community partnerships and present to individuals and groups regarding the “State of Real Estate” and the Buying and Selling process; guiding my clients through successful real estate transactions from Seattle to Snohomish. I love my job!

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When Studio 904 first opened, I envisioned an entirely new type of salon. I wanted to incorporate community service projects, at the same time please our clients. To achieve this goal, I created an innovative workplace for stylists, providing high quality, hands-on training and offering a progressive salary with benefits.

Inspired early in my career by Kaizen, the Japanese word for “life-long learning”, I have applied its philosophy of continuous improvement to guide Studio 904 since its inception in 1987.

Studio 904 was honored to win the 2015 Philanthropy Award from the Mercer Island Family and Youth Services.

“As a responsible business owner, I am happy to help them in any way I can…. free haircuts, gift boxes to delight the teens to raising funds to ensure their sustainability”.

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7853 SE 27th Street, Suite 180 | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.949.1222 bettyd@johnlscott.com

I am dedicated to accompanying buyers and sellers as they transition to the next chapter of their lives by giving them an exquisite real estate experience. Whether you are looking for your dream home, a vacation retreat, a great investment or you need to sell your property, I will guide you every step of the way, and make sure you get everything you hoped for, at the best price and in the shortest time possible.

Betty DeLaurenti, John L. Scott Real Estate Mercer Island Top Producer for 23 years, is pleased to welcome Martin Weiss as her business partner. Martin brings his knowledge of real estate, finance and customer service to her 30 years of trusted experience. Together Betty and Martin look forward to providing both insight and innovation while meeting all of your real estate needs.

Call me today and let’s get you on your way!

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Under the wings of her grandmother, Kim Richards fell in love with the garden at an early age. She became a Master Gardener in 2001; acquired invaluable floral design techniques from mentors; and in 2006 developed a business model that combined her love of flowers and plants. As owner and designer of Lollie Fleur, a floral & garden studio, Kim focuses on wedding florals, garden consultation and coaching, and creates garden pots collections for homes and businesses. Her most recent space reuse is at the southend Chevron station on Mercer Island – a vintage phone booth turned gorgeous greenhouse – check it out.

Barbara Hovsepian, Mercer Island resident and owner of Au Courant Salon, The DEN and POSH Wardrobe and Image Consulting invites you to; “Come visit us and see what we have to offer in personalized styling for Women, Men & Kids”. Barb’s professional experience includes 29 years of design expertise with advanced training in precision cutting, as well as an extensive career with Nordstrom in management, buying and merchandising. POSH, Barb’s newest creation, offers Closet Editing, Image & Style Consulting, Wardrobe Expansion and Personal Shopping services. Barb and her talented staff offer superlative style, personalized service, professional talent, natural/gluten free products, and a strong community spirit. Check out AuCourantSalon.com for more style information and insight.

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“We would love the opportunity to serve you!” Barb H.

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3236 78th Ave SE, Suite 104 | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.232.8100 www.MercerIslandDentistry.com

As a Seattle native and UW graduate, I have been selling real estate in Mercer Island and the surrounding areas since 2001. My focus is steeled toward assuring my clients obtain the very best positioning possible in the acquisition or disposition of their real estate. My strong negotiation strategies, research skills and competitive tactics have often assured my clients save (or make) the most money available, obtain the best protections needed, or at times, simply win the competitive bid in a strong area market. Purchasing or selling real estate well requires a broad spectrum of skills and I work hard to keep these skills sharp for your benefit. Give me a call at 206-619-2175 and we will get started.

Julie King Hately King Insurance 2885 - 78th Ave SE, Ste 1 | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.232.3200 julie@kinginsuranceseattle.com King Insurance Associates, Inc. is celebrating 81 years serving our client’s of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. King Insurance Associates, Inc. is an independent agency and brokerage that prides itself on superior customer service by catering to the individual needs of each client. The principal, active agent as well as third generation family member of King is Julie King Hately.

Julie is an Island resident and has deep ties to our community. An active member of MI Chamber of Commerce, MI Preschool Assoc., MI Women’s Club, MI Disaster Preparedness Co-Chair for child care. Julie has her Certified Insurance Counselor professional designation and keeps abreast of current industry products and standards.

At King, we pride ourselves on superior customer service and cater to the individual needs of each client. Julie will be happy to review your current policies, research rates and make suggestions on coverage options. King Insurance writes ALL lines of insurance and offers one-stop shopping for a full range of products. WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Dr. Jennifer Strelow is a family practice dentist who provides care for all ages. Dr. Strelow established Mercer Island Dentistry in September 2005. She is a graduate of Tufts Dental and an affiliate faculty member at the University of Washington Dental School since 2004. She is committed to providing a lifetime of optimum oral health care in a comfortable, positive, and safe environment where you feel valued, cared for and appreciated.

Helen C. Martin Keller Williams Realty

505-106th Avenue NE, STE 210 | Bellevue, WA 206.841.6588 www.ChooseGreenRealty.com | www.EastsideProperty4Sale.com Helen C. Martin, Managing Broker, GREEN, CSSN, CNHS, RCC, SRES has been a Mercer Island Resident for the last 10 years. Currently she is a Certified Mercer Island Emergency Volunteer and the Relocation Director for her real estate office; and is serving as a State Director for the Washington Realtors representing King County.

She is the North King County Ambassador for Referral Mindset, an organization of 15,000 brokers across the U.S. and internationally, where these brokers work with each other to send relocation referrals to quality agents in the area of the clients’ relocation. Helen has her Sustainable Property Designation, is a Certified Short Sale Negotiator, Certified New Home Construction and Residential Construction Certified. In her previous life she was a Regional Property Manager for 1000 condominium units, which makes her a condominium sales specialist. Her passion is to educate people on green building and green features to promote energy conservation, better human and environmental health with the goal of sustainable living. She loves consulting people in green home solutions and incorporates these principles into her every day practice. Green Choices…Make Yours Today!

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Islander baseball reaches 3A final four MI survives regional doubleheader for semifinal berth

By Joseph Livarchik

jlivarchik@mi-reporter.com

As they took the field at Whitworth University in Spokane on Saturday, the members of the Mercer Island baseball team knew they needed a marathon effort if they wanted to keep their state tournament hopes alive.

Four hours of grueling

playoff baseball later, the Islanders accomplished something they had never done before: advance to the 3A tournament final four.

Getting another strong outing on the mound from Peter Lopes as well as lategame heroics at the plate from Michael Bantle, the Islanders snatched a 3-1 victory over Southridge in their regional opener. The Islanders kept it going some 45 minutes after recording the final out of their first game, scoring three quick runs against Mt. Spokane

and never looking back to beat the Wildcats 3-1 and advance to the state tournament semifinals.

Islander coach Dominic Woody acknowledged the accomplishment as “unchartered territory” for Mercer Island baseball.

“It’s slightly surreal. When you see that ball go up in the air [for the final out], you actually allow yourself to realize this is actually coming to fruition,” he said. “It’s a pretty special feeling.”

Southridge (17-6) got on the board in the bottom of

the first of game one to take an early 1-0 advantage. The Islanders answered back in the bottom of the third inning, with a sacrifice fly from Bantle bringing home Noah Hsue to even the score. Neither Lopes nor opposing starting pitcher Bradley Morgan conceded another run until the top of the seventh, when the Islanders claimed the lead for good off a two-run single from Bantle, bringing home Alex Shanks and

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Hamilton, Sweet take Sea-King doubles title Islander girls, boys have strong showing at district tennis tournament

By Joseph Livarchik

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In an all-Mercer Island girls tennis doubles final, Caroline Hamilton and Sammy Sweet upset teammates Gabby and Lydia Venditti’s bid for a thirdstraight district title, winning 7-6(5), 7-6(7) to take the 3A Sea-King doubles crown Wednesday, May 20 at Lower Woodland tennis courts.

The loss marked a first for the Vendittis, who are gunning for a third-consecutive 3A state doubles

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Sammy Sweet (left) and Caroline Hamilton outlasted teammates Gabby and Lydia Venditti to win the 3A SeaKing doubles title Wednesday, May 20 at Lower Woodland. title this year, in their prep careers as a doubles tandem. Placing in the top six,

both teams advanced to next weekend’s state tournament.

In singles action, Grace Bethards placed fourth and Sarah Sweet placed fifth to move on. Bethards fell in the third-place match to Garfield’s Alexia Fite 4-6, 2-6, while Sweet won her fifth-place match against Lakeside’s Genevieve Payzer 6-0, 6-1. Holy Names’ Catherine Allen won the 3A girls singles title over Lakeside’s Viv Daniel 6-2, 7-5.

For the boys, Mercer Island’s Brian Hou placed fourth in singles competition to advance to the state tournament. Hou fell in three sets to Bellevue’s Theodore McDonald in the third-place match, taking the opening set 6-2

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Peter Lopes earned his third complete-game win of the postseason to help the Islanders reach the 3A state tournament semifinals.

MI girls golf advances all district qualifiers to state

By Joseph Livarchik

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Mercer Island girls golf saw all six of its district qualifiers advance to the state tournament from the 3A Sea-King district meet, which took place Monday, May 18 at West Seattle Golf Course.

With the top 27 golfers moving on, Rachel Fujitani was the Islanders’ top finisher, placing third with a scorecard of 80 strokes.

Abby Zhong shot an 87 to tie for eighth place with Lake Washington’s Emily Bunnell. Estey Chen and Kate Peterson both shot a 90 to place 13th, while Madelyn Quickstad shot a 95 to tie for 18th and Ella

Warburg shot a 97 to tie for 23rd.

Ingraham’s Sarah Rhee won the 3A district title, finishing the course in 75 strokes.

Mercer Island coach Tim Okamura was amazed to see all six Islanders qualify. He said as far as he knew, it was the first time all Islander girls golf district competitors made the state cut.

“This is incredible, it just doesn’t happen,” Okamura said. “This team is one of the deepest teams we’ve ever had.”

The 3A girls golf state tournament will take place May 27-28 at Horn Rapids Golf Course in Richland.

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Top, Mercer Island’s Kayla Lee (center) competes in the 400 meter preliminaries Wednesday, May 20 at Southwest Athletic Complex in West Seattle (Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photo). Below, Nathan Gallatin took home a district title in the 800 meter run at the 3A Sea-King distrct championships Friday, May 22 at Southwest Athletic Complex (Contributed Photo).

MI track and field sends 15 to state meet

By Joseph Livarchik

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Mercer Island track and field advanced 15 athletes to the state tournament from the 3A Sea-King district championships, which took place May 20-22 at Southwest Athletic Complex in West Seattle.

The Islander girls placed fifth overall as a team, while the boys placed 14th. Holy Names Academy won the 3A girls district title, while Bellevue won the boys’ district crown.

The Mercer Island girls won a district title in the 200 meter relay, with Kayla Lee, Victoria Gersch, Piper Casey and Kendra Watson finishing in 1:43.87. Gersch

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was a runner-up in the 100 and 200 meter dash events, finishing a few hundredths of a second behind Holy Names’ Imani Apostol in both races. Lee placed fifth in the 200 and was runnerup in the 400 meter dash, also won by Apostol (57.13).

Cece Rosenman placed fourth in the 3200 (11:09), while Kendra Watson was fifth in the 300 meter hurdles (47.41). The Islanders placed sixth in the 400 relay, with Lee, Casey, Kendall Riley and Alexa Bauman finishing in 4:03.3. In the field, Piper Casey placed sixth in the long jump with a mark of 16-9.25.

For the Mercer Island boys, Nathan Gallatin won

a district title in the 800 meter run, edging Ballard’s Owen Buck with a winning time of 1:53.23.

The Islanders placed fifth in the 400 meter relay, with Gallatin, Emerson Schulz, Luke Bohlinger and Jonathan Perr finishing in 3:26.44. In the field, Greyson Weltyk placed sixth in the high jump with a mark of six feet.

Also advancing to state as 400 relay alternates were Mary Lovejoy, Sean Bender and Ben Stoops.

Mercer Island’s state qualifiers will compete at the 3A track and field state championships May 28-30 at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

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BASEBALL | FROM 14

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Islanders Charlie Williams (left) and Ben Elliott finished second in the 3A district boys tennis doubles bracket Wednesday, May 20 at Lower Woodland tennis courts.

TENNIS | FROM 14 before dropping the next two 3-6, 6(6)-7. Bellevue’s Oscar Burney won the 3A boys singles title over teammate Zack Fleischman 6-2, 6-1.

The Islander boys

advanced two doubles teams, with Ben Elliott and Charlie Williams placing second and Cameron Coe and Peter Williams placing third. Bellevue’s Hunter Egger and Daniel Foster

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with a single from Jack Smith bringing in Anthony Scalzo and George Pallis for a 3-0 Mercer Island advantage.

Will Mansfield kept the Wildcats in check from the mound, allowing one run off six hits in five innings of work. Alfonso Gonzalez recorded the save.

A final-four berth couldn’t have been any further from the mind of Mercer Island’s baseball coach a couple weeks prior, when the Islanders dropped their fourthstraight game to open the KingCo postseason tournament. But four wins

won the doubles title over Elliott and Williams 6-3, 6-3.

The 3A state tennis championship tournament will take place May 29-30 at Tri City Court Club and Kamiakin High School in Kennewick.

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Mercer Island’s Noah Hsue went 2-4 at the plate while scoring two runs for the Islanders in their 3-1 victory over Southridge Saturday, May 23 at Whitworth University in Spokane.

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Noah Hsue.

Lopes earned his thirdstraight complete game win of the postseason, allowing one run off eight hits in seven innings of work, throwing 73 pitches.

In their second game against Mt. Spokane (205), the Islanders managed to stay in front, despite registering only three hits throughout the course of the game, with three runs in the first two innings.

Michael Petrie brought Hsue home on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first to put the Islanders ahead 1-0. They extended their lead an inning later,

later, the Islanders find themselves a couple victories away from a state title.

“Things can snowball positively in the right direction just like they can negatively in the wrong direction,” Woody said. “I think now the kids’ confidence is through the roof. They went out there and executed and they’ve earned it. A state championship is a real possibility, we just got to get to thinking about it and get our minds there.”

Mercer Island (19-7) will take on Bainbridge (20-2) in the 3A state semifinals at 4 p.m. Friday, May 29 at the University of Washington.

Mercer Island boys lacrosse surged out of the state tournament quarterfinal round, scoring fivesecond half goals to beat Woodinville 9-6 Thursday, May 21 at Islander Stadium.

The Islanders held Woodinville to two secondhalf goals to break a 4-4 halftime tie and pull away in the final two quarters of play. Evan Condon had four goals and an assist for Mercer Island while Johnny van der Velden posted two goals and assist.

Mercer Island will take on Issaquah in the state tournament semifinals at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 at MIHS. Issaquah finished its season with an overall record of 16-3. The Islanders beat Issaquah 9-6 in their regular season finale May 8.

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Mount Baker Crew placed third in the US Rowing Northwest Youth Championships, held May 15-17, with five bids earned and wins in the women’s youth eight and women’s youth four events.

Mt. Baker Crew competes at Northwest Youth Championships Eight Islander girls from Mercer Island High school competed in the US Rowing Northwest Regionals ‘High School 8’ rowing race on

Sunday, May 17th at the US Rowing Northwest Youth Championships in Vancouver, Wash.

Margaret Seaton, Charlotte Lepp, Anika Christofferson, Gretchen Peterson, Cara Navit Schneiderman, Shannon Cavanaugh, Alice MacCormack, Isabelle Knowles and coxswain

Isabelle Gahard all row for Seattle-based Mount Baker Crew. Overall, Mount Baker Crew placed third in the championships with five bids earned and wins in the women’s youth eight and women’s youth four events.

Christofferson, Seaton, Lepp and Peterson were in the women’s youth 8 winning boat. The US Rowing Northwest Youth Championships is one of six events held through May leading up to youth nationals. Twenty-six clubs from Oregon, Idaho and Washington attended the championships.

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Two receive Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarships

By Clare Meeker

Special to the Reporter

On May 1st, the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund (SADSF) awarded $5,000 college scholarships to two female members of the Mercer Island High School graduating class of 2015, Naomi Moore and Adrienne Suhm. This is the sixth year that SADSF has awarded scholarships.

As in prior years, there were many accomplished applicants with this year’s group consisting of 15 women with strong records of academic accomplishment and community involvement.

Naomi Moore and Adrienne Suhm exemplify the values of Stanley Ann Dunham, a 1960 graduate of Mercer Island High School and the mother of President Obama.

Dr. Dunham worked to improve the lives of marginalized communities around the world, especially women. This year’s scholars dedicated tremendous time and energy to important issues they felt passionate about: social justice and economic opportunities for women in developing countries.

Moore joined the Mercer Island Library Teen Advisory Board in 2013.

She helped refine the focus and format of the teen programs to elevate teen

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Naomi Moore at left, and Adrienne Suhm are the 2015 winners of the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship award. awareness of social justice issues through topical documentaries and small group discussions. This past February, Naomi moderated a program about race and social justice following the social unrest in Ferguson, Mo. In addition to being an outstanding student, she co-founded the MIHS Amnesty International Club and was captain of her rugby team. Naomi plans to continue her involvement with Amnesty International and to study behavioral neuroscience and psychology with a social justice focus at the University of

Washington.

Suhm’s passion for business and improving economic opportunities for women around the world began when she visited Africa with her parents before 10th grade.

She saw first-hand how micro credit programs for women-owned businesses could improve the financial well-being of their families and help equalize women’s status with that of men.

Adrienne joined DECA in 10th grade and this year became Chapter President.

As Chief Operating Office of Mercer Trade Inc., a corporation operated by the

students of the International Entrepreneurship class, she oversaw the buying and selling of goods produced by small, family-owned businesses in developing countries. The profits generated by the corporation were then donated to several Seattle-based charities. She was also Captain of the cross country team.

Adrienne plans to major in International Business studies at the University of Southern California.

Over 100 Islanders attended the award ceremony at the Burke Museum in Seattle. The event was co-hosted by the University of Washington’s anthropology department where Dr. Dunham took her first anthropology class in 1961.

It also featured guest speaker Bronwen Solyom who was a personal friend and colleague of Dr. Dunham.

The Scholarship Fund would like to thank the Mercer Island Community Fund, Mercer Island Florist, Jenn Signs, and many individual Islanders for their contributions that continue to make these scholarships possible.

For more information about how you can get involved or make a donation, visit their website at www.stanleyanndunhamfund.org.

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Hildebrandt graduates, selected for Fulbright grant to teach in Nepal Eleanor Hildebrandt, a with a Nepali instrucmember of the Boston tor and will serve as a College Class of 2015, resource for the students has been awarded a as they learn English. prestigious J. William Hildebrandt also plans Fulbright grant, a cov- to be involved with the eted post-baccalaureate community as a tutor and award given annually to hopes to participate in the nation's best cultural activiand brightest colties. lege students.

“Nepal’s proA former edigram appealed tor-in-chief of to me because the independent ETAs are placed student newspain homestays; per, The Heights, having lived Hildebrandt with a host graduated cum Eleanor family when I laude on May Hildebrandt was in Anshan, 18. She majored China [in a in international 2010 immerstudies - and served as a sion program through a peer advisor for the pro- U.S. Department of State gram - with a concentra- scholarship], I know that tion in political science; immersion is crucial to she was an undergradu- learning the language, ate research assistant in forming lasting bonds, the university’s Political and connecting with the Science Department. community,” Hildebrandt Through her Fulbright said. grant, she will serve as Hildebrandt is a 2011 an English Teaching graduate of Mercer Assistant in Nepal, where Island High School, and she will live in a rural area the daughter of Thomas with a host family and Hildebrandt and Adair teach at a local school. Dingle.

She will be paired there

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Finally, you might want to consider applying early, either through their early action or the binding early decision option. If you choose to apply through either of these options, make sure that you thoroughly understand the ramifications of this choice and the restrictions colleges may place on applying to multiple schools early.

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Eastside’s Canopy Cat subject of reality show on Animal Planet Based in North Bend, two brothers-in-law rescue cats

By Carol Ladwig

Snoqualmie Valley Record

Animal Planet is now warning its viewers about “Monster Week” coming soon to TV screens, but nothing will prepare viewers for the appeal of another of its shows, debuting Saturday, May 30 with a double-feature.

It’s “Treetop Cat Rescue,” a 10-episode series of 30-minute shows featuring the guys from Canopy Cat Rescue, Shaun Sears of North Bend and Tom Otto of Olympia.

The two brothers-in-law have rescued cats together for years in the Seattle area, and decided last fall to try broadening their reach through reality-show TV. “A lot of people just love what we do,” said Shaun.

Now, when the show airs, viewers all over the world

City wins awards for fitness programs and film The National League of Cities recognized the City of Mercer Island with another gold medal for its efforts as a Let’s Move City.

Let’s Move! Mercer Island, led by the Parks and Recreation Department, raises awareness for a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and physical activity in collaboration with community partners.

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will get to share in the experience that dedicated followers of the Canopy Cat website have already been enjoying. Climb along with Shaun and Tom as they ascend towering trees and face the business end of distressed kitties. Flinch as stranded cats hiss and swipe at their rescuers and climb even higher. Hold your breath as they descend, Fluffy in arms, to the safety of solid earth.

Blink away the threatening tears as worried families are reunited with their beloved pets.

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one affected.

“Oh, don’t pretend you don’t like the hugs!” Tom teased to Shaun in a preview video promoting the show.

Both of them like the hugs and they get a lot. Last year, the two rescued 249 cats, many of which had been stuck in trees for days.

five goals must be met in order to achieve these significant awards.

Mercer Island was awarded gold medal status for accomplishing goal four, which is “to improve access to healthy, affordable foods.”

The city commits to implementing healthy and sustainable food service guidelines that are aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in municipally owned or operated venues that serve food.

The Washington Recreation and Park Association (WRPA) awarded the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department

Cats are excellent at climbing up, they say, but because of poor vision and the orientation of their claws, they often won’t, or can’t, climb down.

Tom, an arborist for the city of Olympia, and Shaun, a semi-retired mountain guide, are experienced climbers and animal lovers, who decided to use their skills to help cats and their people. They answer calls at all hours and work for donations. They’re basically a non-profit, working toward gaining federal nonprofit status for Canopy Cat, so donations can be taxdeductible.

“It’d be great to have some outside funding,” said Shaun. “Our goal is for Tom to be able to quit that job.”

That’s where the TV crew came in. Shaun said they had been considering how to increase their exposure, and “We always thought in the back of our minds that we could do a show.”

Then a relative working for a Los Angeles production company suggested filming a series and pitching it to one of their favorite channels, Animal Planet.

with the Marketing and Outreach Spotlight Award for Promotional Materials.

The department was recognized for the development and production of a six-part video series, highlighting the Island’s parks, the community center and donation opportunities. The series was co-produced by city employees Jana Raasch and Bre Keveren.

For more information on the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation department and its programs, including the Summer 2015 Recreation guide, visit www.mercergov.org.

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At left, a wide-eyed kitten, pictured on the Canopy Cat Rescue website, gets helped down from a tree.

Far left, brother-inlaws, Tom Otto, left, and Shaun Sears are the team behind Canopy Cat Rescue and the stars of the new Animal Planet show, ‘Treetop Cat Rescue’ premiering May 30.

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“The people at the network said, ‘Of course, this is a great show, this is what we’re all about,’” said Shaun, “and they ordered the series.”

So for two weeks last December and another six in March and April, Shaun and Tom added a lot of work, and a little weirdness — “They filmed me roasting a chicken one day, to put that into perspective,” said Shaun — to their schedules.

“It used to be that the longest part of any rescue was driving there,” sighed Shaun. With the film crew, though, they had to mobilize a lot more people for each call. At the site, the guys had to do a lot more

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“Unfortunately what has happened is we have great policy with no way to fund it.”

Mercer Island High School counselor M.J. Hillstrom, an educator for 42 years, noted that fewer are entering the teaching profession. She said state legislators had not provided a cost of living increase in six years and had frozen state funds for teachers'

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climbing, too. The first trip up the tree was to set up and anchor their own safety gear, and the second was to determine where to put a cameraman and set up their gear. The third was the actual rescue, and the last trips were for cleanup, to regather their ropes and harnesses.

Sometimes it was hard to situate a cameraman, but the cats generally didn’t seem to mind. If a cat was really distressed, though, the camera didn’t even come up.

“The cats came first,” said Shaun.

In eight weeks of shooting, the production company documented 32 cat rescues, but, Shaun said, “They

health insurance dating back to 2010.

“Don't we need to provide professional and competitive pay and benefits to attract, and keep, qualified parent-educators for our kids?” she asked.

“Frankly, if I were 147 people, (referring to the number of legislators in Olympia) you all would have significant raises,” Senn said. “Absolutely, we need teachers to come to our schools, to live in our communities… I think it’s really unfortunate we've not been able to do it.”

But Senn said it came down to a choice between funding for education or having lower taxes.

“For 20-25 years, this issue has been brought to

weren’t able to film all of them.” Canopy Cat couldn’t share the rescues filmed by the crew, but with all of the other rescues made in the same timeframe, their Web fans still had a good supply of videos to enjoy.

“Treetop Cat Rescue” premieres at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30 on Animal Planet.

Shaun said they are hoping to have a premiere party for the show in North Bend.

For more information, visit www.canopycatrescue. com.

Carol Ladwig is the editor of the Snoqualmie Valley Record. The Record is a sister publication of the Mercer Island Reporter.

Supreme Court numerous times. We are at such a thin line with what we've cut in other programs over the years that there are things that we only fund now for court cases and emergencies, and this is a court case,” she said. “We will get to it, but unfortunately only the minimum unless we have additional revenue.”

The recurring theme the legislators stressed was the budget is still a work in progress.

“It’s not going to happen overnight,” Senn said.

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THURSDAY | 28 SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING: 5 p.m., Thursday,

May 28, City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Agenda can be found at mercerislandschools.org. For more, contact Kendall Taylor at 206-236-3300 or kendall. taylor@mercerislandschools. org.

SATURDAY | 30 CREST PLANT SALE AND CRESTFEST OPEN HOUSE: 9

a.m., Saturday, May 30, Crest Organic Greenhouses and Nursery, 4150 86th Ave. S.E. Sale of heirloom tomatoes and other annual flower and vegetable starts, herbs and houseplants at the nonprofit, sustainable and organic nursery run by MIHS horticulture students. For more, contact Lois Sargent at lois.sargent@mercerislandschools.org.

FOREST STEWARDSHIP EVENT:

Saturday, May 30 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gallagher Hill Open Space. Meetat City Hall parking lot, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Register at www.mtsgreenway.org. For more, contact aline.sommargren@ mercergov.org.

FIRST AID AND ADULT CPR WITH AED: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.,

Saturday, May 30, 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.

BUSINESS ENGLISH CLASS:

11 a.m., Saturday, May 30, st Mercer Island LDS Church, 4001 Island Crest Way. Reporter For anyone who needs to 4

use English regularly and for whom English may be a second language and would like to improve their business English. Free. For more, contact Daniel Hsu at zapato.d@gmail.com or call 206-883-5570.

BREATH OF AIRE BENEFIT CONCERT FOR NEPAL: 7-9 p.m.,

Saturday, May 30, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Breath of Aire, a Pacific Northwest Choir featuring performers from all over the state, will perform to benefit the Disaster Relief Fund - Nepal. $10-20 suggested donation.

For more, contact Steve Bosetti at steve.b.arch@ gmail.com or call 206-2325595.

SUNDAY | 31 PASS IT ON MEAL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF FOR NEPAL: 12-1 p.m., Sunday,

May 31, Mercer Island United Methodist Church, 7070 S.E. 24th St. Join members and guests for a lunch and learn about the critical need for disaster relief in Nepal. Lunch is free and all food costs are donated by members. All proceeds will go directly to UMCOR (http://www.umcor.org). For more, contact Karen Grice at miumc@gmail.com or call 206-232-3044.

MONDAY | 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., Monday,

June 1, 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

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EVENTS | ONGOING

MERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE GALLERY: MIVAL,

2836 78th Ave. S.E. Gallery and Artist monthly opening, viewing and socializing. Over 35 local artists are featured with their handmade fine art, glass, jewelry, fibre, metal and more.

For more, visit www.mival. org or contact Nannette Bassett at nannettebas@ gmail.com or 206-232-8148.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS JUNIOR ART SHOW: The 41st annual

Junior Art Show is July 11 and 12. Submit your art for cash awards and prizes. The show is open to all Mercer Island residents in grades K-12, and includes categofamilies that speak French or are interested in the French language.

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LEARN & EAT LIKE A SUMMER SUPER HERO AT RENTON COMMUNITY CENTER: 1 p.m.,

JUNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON: 12-1:15 p.m.,

Friday, June 19. Held at Renton Community Center, 1715 S.E. Maple Valley HWY, Renton. Build a robot, play Minecraft and other computer games, and meet your favorite superhero.

BRAINPOWER EXHIBIT: 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 24. Presented by Pacific Science Center’s Science on Wheels. Discover the source of real life super powers, the human brain. See a real human brain up close and then compare it to the brains of other animals.

Drop in anytime, all ages welcome.

Thursday, June 4, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Featuring guest speakers Rep. Judy Clibborn, Rep. Tana Senn and Sen. Steve Litzow. They’ll give an update on what is happening in Olympia as well as taking questions from the audience. $15-20, open to the community. Contact Terry Moreman at info@ mercerislandchamberofcommerce.org or call 206232-3404.

EVENTS | LIBRARY 4400 88TH AVE. S.E. (206) 236-3537 WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND CHILDREN & FAMILIES FRENCH STORY TIMES: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 4 and 11. Stories, songs and fun for

TEENS STUDY ZONE: 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 10 and 17. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

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EVENTS | UPCOMING JUMP INTO SUMMER 5K: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 6, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Wind along the shores of Lake Washington for the first

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p.m., Tuesday, June 23. This orientation is mandatory for teens volunteering to read with children this summer. Topics covered include scheduling and program expectations, information about child literacy, and tips for working with young readers. Teen volunteers need to have submitted a completed application to the library in order to participate in the training.

Applications will be available starting May 5 and are due back on June 9. Call the library or email Carrie Bowman (clbowman@kcls. org) with questions.

annual Jump into Summer 5k Run/Walk, presented by Mercer Island Young Life.

Sprint to the finish and launch into summer with a jump into the lake! Cost is $50. Register online at mercerisland.younglife.org.

MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET OPENING DAY: 10

a.m., Sunday, June 7, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Providing local fruits and produce and artisan Washington-made products. For more, visit www.mifarmersmarket.org.

afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood.

Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared — Lt. Louis Zamperini. Captured by the Japanese and driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve and humor.

EVENTS | SJCC 3801 EAST MERCER WAY (206) 232-7115 WWW.SJCC.ORG J EXPLORERS SPRING CAMPOUT:

ADULTS MINI SUMMER BOOK SALE: June 11-14, during library open hours. Stock up on summer reads for those long, sunny days. Six tables of great books, fiction and nonfiction, adult and children.

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Located in a coveted community waterfront neighborhood off of North Mercer Way. Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Washington, Bellevue, and Luther Burbank. Level walk across the apple orchard from the home to a shared beach. With fire pit and dock. Deeded with the property is a boat slip and lift. Terrific community amenities!

With four bedrooms and two & a half baths, this gem has been remodeled with recent updates including French doors added to the master bedroom suite and another bedroom downstairs. Imagine warm summer nights dining al fresco on the deck off kitchen and living room. Peaceful lower level patio gives yet another private area to enjoy.

Within blocks of Luther Burbank Park and close to the Island City Center with easy access to I-90-zip to Seattle or Bellevue in minutes. This charming NW Craftsman home is an oasis to enjoy .

Pending

Fabulous, one-of-a-kind condominium located in Kirkland, on the waterfront. Two, west facing, end-units have been architecturally blended to create a three bedroom condo with three & 3/4 bathrooms. Light and bright , it spans the width of the building featuring unobstructed views of the lake and Seattle. With moorage for a boat, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the waterfront lifestyle.

For those moving from a home, but unwilling to sacrifice space, this is an ideal alternative.

Generous sized living & dining rooms, cooks kitchen and built-in wet bar create a perfect place for entertaining guests. Full sized office with built-in cabinetry and work stations could also easily become a fourth bedroom. Efficiency unit can be separated for guests, space for live-in help, or keep as part of the living space. Plenty of storage.

Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Kirkland. Close to restaurants, retail & grocery shopping and parks.

Offered at $1,350,000

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Kris Robbs 206-949-8611 Krisrobbs.mi@gmail.com

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Jennie Robbs-Banks 206-422-4249 Jennierobbsbanks@gmail.com

Experienced local brokers, proudly living & working in the Mercer Island community for 35 years, and counting!