Mercer Island Reporter, July 15, 2015

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Turning a page at Island Books

The pirates return

Exercise your right Don’t forget to vote in the Aug. 4 primary. Ballots for the election were to be mailed this week. Make sure your ballot is postmarked by Aug. 4. For more, visit http://www. kingcounty.gov/elections.

Beloved book shop sold to Island resident

Farmers Market returns this Sunday

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Enjoy the sounds of Indie folk music with ‘West My Friend” at 7 p.m. at Mercerdale Park.

Call for artists Calling all artists for the 2015 Mercer Island Arts Council Juried Art Exhibit set for Sept. 14 through Oct. 30. Artists are encouraged to submit artwork completed between 2001 and 2015 in any theme and medium; paintings, mixed media, sculpture, photos and collage, etc. Cash prizes will be awarded. Enter by Aug. 14.

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Pirates old and new take over Mercer Island at the Summer Celebration! Grand Parade last Saturday.

New Seasons is Island’s new grocer Announcement is expected today

By Katie Metzger

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After a month of speculation, the new grocer taking over the Albertsons site has been announced. New Seasons Market, a Portland-based grocery brand, will open an Island location—its first store in the Puget Soundarea—next year. The store will feature the company’s signature abundance of local, natural and organic produce, alongside everyday classics like Oreos and Diet Coke. After remodeling the building

and opening next fall, the company expects to launch additional Seattle-area stores in the years to come, according to a New Seasons press release. “New Seasons is committed to cultivating good for our next generation while taking care of our customers, our staff, our environment and our communities. I believe our values and sense of community very much align with those of the Mercer Island residents and that’s why we chose to open our very first Seattle store here,” said President and CEO Wendy Collie. New Seasons has “attracted a loyal following of customers who care about their food, where it comes from and share in like-

minded community values,” the release states. The company is “eager to create a new neighborhood store that draws on its Portland success and also reflects the unique needs of the Mercer Island community,” and will join in community events and ask locals what they’d like to see in their new store. The Albertsons site has been the talk of the town, especially for the past week. During a discussion about the Albertsons property at the July 7 City Council meeting, City Manager Noel Treat said that a lease had been “fully executed” for the site. The land is managed by Rabina Properties, which is based out of New York and owns one property in the state of Washington: 2 7 5 5 77th Ave S.E., Mercer Island. Of the three rumored grocers, some Islanders had a clear preference. The Facebook group “Bring

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The Mercer Island Arts Council and Wooden O presents two Shakespeare plays with multiple performances at the Luther Burbank Park amphitheatre. Performances this coming week of “As You Like It” are at 7 p.m. on July 16, 17 and 18. Performances of “Henry IV” are set for 7 p.m. on July 19 and 23. Can’t make it this week? Performances continue into August. See www.mercergov.org for more dates and information.

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A couple of years ago, the owners of Island Books, Roger and Nancy Page, started to plan ahead to their retirement and the eventual sale of their business. It was not just a buyer they were looking for. No. They were looking for someone who would ensure that the special relationship between the book shop and the community would endure. Roger Page knows well the responsibility he carries as the owner of the shop. He remembers a young woman who came into the store a few years ago. She lingered at the counter to say how special the shop was to her personally. “I was brought up in this store,” she said.

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New station to welcome Islanders South Station 92 will officially open to the public on Saturday By Katie Metzger

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The South-end of Mercer Island, after a few months’ delay, is now home to a new, fully operational and modern fire station. The new Fire Station 92 will be open for the public to tour following a dedication ceremony this Saturday, July 18. The building features many technological and operational upgrades from the old one, which was built in the 1960s to serve the Island’s volunteer fire department. Over the years, new technology was retrofitted into the 7,500-square foot station. The generator was in the workout room. Firefighters slept in one shared space—which was also the living room and kitchen—and storage capacity was limited. It was also found to be seismically unsound and potentially unable to deliver emergency services during catastrophic events, prompting a full building

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replacement. So the “patchwork” station was demolished, and a new facility was designed and built to house a fulltime professional operation, with a minimum of one lieutenant and two firefighters on duty at all times. The rebuilt station is two stories; the first houses administrative offices, a meeting room, a welcoming public lobby and a large bay with a truck, midi pumper and aid unit. The second is the living quarters for the firefighters, with four bunk rooms, a kitchen, bathrooms and a laundry room. In the Nov. 6, 2012 General Election, Islanders voted to replace of Fire Station 92 and a new Fire Rescue Truck with a levy lid lift of $662,000 each year for nine years. Now, everything is upto-code and up-to-date, with some state-of-the art enhancements. The stoves in the kitchen automatically turn off when firefighters are called out. Exhaust is vented to the exterior of the building with collection systems. A public lobby and private first aid room are available to assist citizens with blood pressures and emergency care. Bi-fold bay

doors provide for better draft-sealing than the old overhead doors. And there are appropriate fire sprinklers and fire alarm systems throughout the building. A few potential issues remain: delay damages from the contractor, as the project was scheduled to be completed in November 2014, and an infrared inspection of the roof, which may have a leak. Still, city officials are confident in the completion of the project and the “firefighters are appreciative,” said Deputy Fire Chief Les Kenworthy. “If I were a firefighter, I think this would be a pretty cool place to work,” he said. Ceremony details: Mayor Bruce Bassett and Fire Department Chief Steve Heitman will address the crowd at the ceremony, followed by comments from the International Association of Firefighters - Local 1762. The Mercer Island Arts Council will be there to help present a public art sculpture, based on artifacts from the World Trade Center in New York City. Gov. Jay Inslee has also been invited to the ceremony. For safety during the cer-

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Above, the modern bi-fold bay doors are one of many upgrades in the new South-end fire station that will help firefighters respond more quickly and safely to incidents in the area. Below, there is a lot more storage for gear in the new station. emony, S.E. 68th Street will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and detours will be posted. Due to limited parking, attendees are strongly encouraged to take advantage of a free shuttle bus from nearby Island Park Elementary that will gather riders from the school’s bus zone, and deposit them near the Fire Station. Parking for shuttle users is available at the school and Island Crest Park.

Community and Business Leaders are saying: “Debbie Bertlin, a veteran resident of Mercer Island is the choice for City Council. She has shown she works effectively for all of us whether the issue is complex code, pedestrian safety or parks.” – Myra Lupton, former Citizen of the Year

“Debbie is a proven, highly effective Councilmember and leader for keeping Mercer Island the place we love to live.“ – Fred Jarrett, Deputy King County Executive

“I have been impressed with Debbie’s intellect, ability to communicate and temperament. She’s made the decision making process so much more transparent What and accountable.” – Rob Spitzer, King County Library System Board Member

“Debbie’s clear reasoning and collaborative approach have greatly enhanced City/School Board communications and helped us address shared issues constructively.”

– Janet Frohnmayer, former President School are saying: Board

“Debbie has an amazing ability to bring “Debbie’s exceptional business and some of our smartest citizens together to get management experience is rare in local amazing things done. She’s one of the best government. We are lucky to have someone listeners and organizers“Debbie I’vehasever met.” an amazing ability to bring some of our Bertlin, a veteran resident of Mercer Island is the choice who’s smart, measured andfor“Debbie listens.” Toby Suhm, former City Council. She has shown she–works effectively for all of us president She’s one of thePTA/PTSA best listeners andCouncil, organizers I’ve ever met.” whether the issue is complex code, pedestrian safety or parks.” – Matt Galvin, Co-owner Pagliacci and Macrina President MI youth soccer.

Mercer Island City Council Additional Endorsements Include: State Representatives JUDY CLIBBORN, TANA SENN, former State Representative MARCIE MAXWELL, Mayor BRUCE BASSETT, former Mayors BRYAN CAIRNS, ALAN MERKLE, ELLIOTT NEWMAN, City Council Members DAN GRAUSZ, TERRY POTTMEYER, BENSON WONG, School Board Members PAT BRAMAN, DAVE MYERSON, former City Council Member EL JAHNKE, former School Board Presidents JANET FROHNMAYER, CARRIE GEORGE, former School Board Members DIRK VAN DER BIRCH, LISA STRAUCH EGGERS, KEN GLASS, multiple Planning Commission, Design Commission and Utility Board members, NATIONAL WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUCUS, WASHINGTON CONSERVATION VOTERS, NARAL. Paid for by Re-Elect Debbie Bertlin

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The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department teamed up to bring two artist-designed pianos to Island parks for free public use and music exploration. Mercer Island will participate this year with Seattle’s popular Pianos in the Parks program with instruments at both Mercerdale and Luther Burbank parks. The program will run from July 16 to Aug. 16, and when it concludes, the pianos will be available for public bidding through an online auction. People of all skill levels and musical persuasions are invited to take videos of themselves performing at one of the participating pianos, and upload it to the Pianos in the Parks website for a chance to perform at the Seattle Center’s Concerts at the Mural presented by KEXP 90.3 FM on Friday, Aug. 21. There will be a few professionals at the Island pianos for a MICA-sponsored Brown Bag Concert Series. Students of Natalaya Agayeva, pianist and founder of the Russian Chamber Music Foundation, will perform at Mercerdale on July 22. Youth Theatre Northwest alumna, Ellen Zahniser and Shaudi Vahdat will be at the park on July 29, followed by MIHS senior and piano protégé Andrew Barnwell on Aug. 5 and pianists Connie Wible (Musical Minds Studio) and Suzanne Zahniser performing tangos, plus an 8-hand keyboard on Aug. 12. With Pianos in the Park and the weekly concerts, MICA is hoping to give Islanders a glimpse of the types of programming and entertainment it is planning to offer, even though its

Artists work to design and decorate instruments for Pianos in the Parks. All 22 previously owned pianos are procured, repaired, tuned, transported and maintained by Classic Pianos, and are painted by student, alumni and faculty artists of Gage Academy of Art. Mercer Island will host two pianos in Mercerdale Park and Luther Burbank Park. There will be a kick-off celebration for Pianos in the Parks at noon on July 16 at Lake Union Park in Seattle. Contributed Photos

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t seems hard to believe — but it wasn’t only the budget that sent the Legislature into three special sessions this year. There were many factors. We guess that one was the sheer volume of bills and laws, introduced and re-introduced, parsed, reviewed, thrown out or resurrected that kept lawmakers busy. Perhaps the budget impasse came about because of the amount of time spent in meetings, hearings or reviews on way too many topics. It is not that simple of course. There are many needs, many moving parts to be tinkered with, reconsidered or replaced. But let’s take a look at some of the bills, laws, amendments etc., that were acted on and /or processed in some way this year. A quick sample includes: HB 1560 - concerning “recognizing the 31st of March as Cesar Chavez Day” to HB 5540 - on whether or not to “recognize the national day of the cowboy,” to HB 1071 - regarding “making technical changes to form year designations.” Then there is H2SHB 1391 which concerns “aligning functions of the consolidated technology services agency, office of the chief information officer, and department of enterprise services.” Our favorite item was concerning the “allowing the filing of a special allegation of a nefarious drone enterprise.” None of these issues by themselves might have been complex or time-consuming. But it all adds up. There were of course, many important topics dealt with during the sessions. Lawmakers discussed mental health services, protecting both children and vulnerable adults. There were deals and decisions made regarding funding transportation projects and education and the economy. We wish our elected representatives and their staffs had more time to focus on what they know and we know — are the most important and the most urgent.

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Rats return after Eden Pest Control is sold With the sale of Eden to Rentokil in 2013, we are now seeing the effects of this hitting the customers. With recent changes, they are no longer providing the services you are being billed for. It is clear Rentokil is more focused on increased profits and pleasing governmental officials, through a dedicated effort to no longer regularly spray and bait for pests. This move is brilliant—for their shareholders. My price plan included the cost of these products and services—and now, with the avoidance of using them, their profits will simply increase, as will the pest population. This will also make Rentokil more favorable in the eyes of key government entities—deriving even further costs savings. All, at the expense of their customers, with the extra added insult of returning pests. Shifting from preventative to reactive will save them big time! While you and I, literally, live with the results. After being told I, was no longer allowed to weigh in on when my home should or should not be treated— while Rentokil continued to charge me for the treatment services—I immediately cancelled my service. Their approach is plain as day, and as slimy as a slug. Win Win for Rentokil. Lose Lose for Mercer Island. At least I have a cat, who recently has proven far more effective than Eden. Emma had not brought home a single rodent in five years, but has delivered three to the door step in the

past two months. Vet bills included, she’s cheaper than Eden! I’m lucky to have her filling the gap until new pest control can be found! She also love bugs. Karyn Henry

Hines editorial The editorial in the July 1 Reporter indicates serious displeasure that the Hines corporation was “driven out” of its proposed mammoth project in our downtown. It is very unlikely that this editorial represents the view of the majority of Mercer Island residents. We can disagree with the Design Commission and the City Council on various issues, as I sometimes do, but on the Hines issue those two local bodies acted with integrity, transparency and responsiveness to public opinion. Specifically, in return for its being exempted from the “moratorium” and thus being allowed to submit a proposal for a huge five-story building, Hines indicated it would provide many benefits for the Island, including Whole Foods, plenty of commuter parking and a large and delightful public plaza. When Hines reneged on all three of these, the Design Commission and City Council rightfully placed Hines in the moratorium after all, thus denying, at least for the time being, its right to proceed. The editorial writers may want such a huge building without the benefits which Hines had indicated it would provide, but I strongly suspect that most Mercer Islanders would disagree. Richard Winslow

MICA and the park In response to Meg Lippert’s letter (MIR 7/1/15), there is a long precedent of municipalities partnering with charitable non-profit organizations for the enrichment of the whole community. What is worrisome is the implication that the people working to create the Mercer Island Center for the Arts somehow want to destroy Mercerdale Park. This makes no sense. The beauty and usability of Mercerdale is central to the success of MICA. It is a treasure and a focal point. It’s where we’ll stage outdoor performances and where our audiences can sit and stroll and relax. Under the guidance of our lead architect, Mercer Island native and resident Lesley Bain, we have brought in one of the finest landscape architects in the country (Olin) to enhance the attractiveness and sustainability of the park surrounding MICA in a way it has never been before. We have taken particular care that the footprint of the building remains well outside of the walking path that encircles the lawn— what most Islanders consider to be Mercerdale Park. The eyesore of the derelict recycling center will become a center of community pride and activity at no cost to the schools. The hillside will be stabilized, the water runoff managed, and the trails and stairs improved in the woods behind. She and others have suggested the possibility of MICA being located a block north on the site of the former Hines development, now that Hines has withdrawn. That would indeed

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What do you do to stay cool in hot weather?

“I’m a sun lover, so I’m out in it if possible. The heat doesn’t bother me.” REBECCA GALLEGOS Accounting West Seattle

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Water supply outlook is downgraded

City briefs Council to consider impact fees for parks and transportation Following the school district’s lead in switching from school SEPA mitigation fees to school impact fees, the city will look at imposing impact fees for parks and transportation. The City Council and public will hear a presentation on parks fees from Development Services Group (DSG) Director Scott Greenberg and Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher on Monday, July 20, and one on transportation fees from Greenberg on Monday, Aug. 3, with potential adoption on Dec. 7.

Water certification information for shoreline residents The 725 shoreline residents on the Island will receive a letter from the City water utility with information and questions about their connections to the City water supply. Response to the letter is required by each recipient within 30 days. In the fall, all other residents will also receive a similar survey. The letter explains the “cross-connection control program,” which helps protect the drinkable water in the City’s water delivery system from unintended contamination. Since E. coli was discovered in Mercer Island’s drinking water in September 2014, the City has been working hard to prevent a recurrence. Part of the response required by the Washington State Department of Health

involves a more thorough inventory of all high-risk plumbing connections that could potentially allow dirty water to enter the clean side of the water system. These plumbing connections must be protected by a backflow prevention device, which must be tested annually. For more information about the letter, the certification requirement, or the cross-connection program, click here, or contact City Water Specialist Sandy Love at 206-275-7782.

Mercer Island’s National Night Out is Aug. 4 National Night Out is an organized annual event held this year from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, designed to bring neighbors together not only to improve crime prevention awareness and family emergency preparedness, but also to strengthen neighborhood spirit and community partnerships. Neighbors get reintroduced to one another, connect names with faces and get acquainted with City officials. Residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors, or come join the Mercer Island Police at the Sculpture Park (along Sunset Highway between 77th Avenue S.E. and 80th Avenue S.E.) for a free hotdog cookout. Come meet your neighbors and your local police officers. If you would like to register your neighborhood for National Night Out, please contact Police Department Emergency Manager Jennifer Franklin at 206275-7905.

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The Council will discuss the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element at its July 20 meeting. The city decided to delay adopting its Comprehensive Plan Update, which was due on June 30, until after the Town Center code revision is complete. Every city and County in Washington is required to adopt a Comprehensive Plan that addresses five key areas: land use, housing, transportation, utilities and capital facilities. The Shoreline Master Program, which the city adopted earlier this year, is the sixth element of the Comprehensive Plan.

The outlook for water supplies from the City of Seattle-owned resources has been changed from good to fair. The downgrade comes after the hottest June in recorded history, higherthan-usual water consumption, record-low stream flows into storage reservoirs and the onset of El Niño conditions. “The hot weather, higher than normal use, and lack of precipitation and record-low instream flows have had an impact,” said Chuck Clarke, CEO of the Cascade Water Alliance. Cascade supplies water from Seattle Public

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Register for the Mercer Island Farmers Market Berry Pie Bake Contest by Aug. 1. The Aug. 9 contest is open to all amateur bakers. Pastries, crust and fillings must be homemade, and each pie must include a bottom and side crust. A registration form must be filled out for each entry and include a donation of $5. The contest is limited to 2 entries per person. Proceeds will be donated to the YFS Food Pantry. There will be cash and prizes for first, second and third places. The contest will include the following age categories: up to 12 years old, 13 years to 17 years old, and 18 years old and above. Register online, or mail in your form and fee to MIFM, PO Box 71, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Make checks payable to MIFM.

be an excellent site, except for the expense. To acquire the property from the current owners (who rightfully expect full commercial rates) and to build the underground parking that has been proposed (at more than $60,000 a stall) would at least double the cost of the project. I see no feasible way to accomplish that. MICA was born of a pressing need. Youth Theatre Northwest desperately needs a permanent home for the thousands of children it serves. Beyond YTN, our art, music, and dance classes and recitals would have a cultural focal point to call home. And we can have a beautiful venue for visiting plays, artists, musicians, dancers, cultural presentations, lectures and art exhibits in the heart of our community. We have carefully calibrated the

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Utilities to several Eastside communities. “As a result, Seattle, has changed its outlook on water supply,” he said. Water is delivered to Mercer Island by SPU via 16-inch and 24-inch water supply lines. Many cities and municipal water suppliers are asking customers to to use water wisely. Last week, zero inches of precipitation were recorded in the Cedar River and South Fork Tolt River watersheds. Chester Morse Lake at the Overflow Dike is at elevation 1,551.5 feet, about 2.2 feet lower than last week, and about 7.4 feet below its long term average (based on the years 1989 to 2005). Masonry Pool Reservoir at Masonry

Dam is at elevation 1,550.9 feet, about seven feet below its long term average. The South Fork Tolt Reservoir at the South Fork Tolt Dam is at elevation 1,744.9 feet, about 15.2 feet below its long term average. Water releases from reservoir storage are actively being managed for water supply and fish habitat management objectives for both the Cedar and South Fork Tolt Rivers. Mercer Island water is stored in two fourmillion gallon reservoirs for domestic use and fire protection at Rotary Park. Water is distributed through 4-inch to 30-inch waterlines and is delivered to customers through approximately 7,300 water meters.

size and scope of MICA based on actual tenants and their needs. As a result, the facility is 70 percent booked before it is even built, and its operating pro forma is robust. Compared to similar facilities in Kirkland, Edmonds, and Issaquah, it is intimate and modest in size. MICA will serve Islanders of all ages. It will provide the artistic challenges and rigor so essential to the cognitive development of our children. It will provide seniors with stimulating creative outlets and camaraderie. And all of our residents will enjoy high quality entertainment here, in our own Town Center, without having to leave the island. It will be transformative to the economic activity of the Town Center, encouraging new businesses and restaurants and supporting our existing merchants. MICA will also be in close partnership with the Farmer’s Market, providing storage, sinks, and public restrooms.

MICA came from the citizens of Mercer Island. An extraordinary group of accomplished and civicminded Islanders have come forward to give of their time and money to make this happen. Many of them have lived on the island for decades and have long histories of local volunteerism and philanthropy in our community. They are leaders in their fields of arts, media, business, law, finance, technology, real estate, and construction. They are driven solely by their love of the arts, of education, and of this community. They have achieved exceptional progress in a remarkably short time. MICA will be largely funded through private donations as a gift to the people of Mercer Island. It will enhance our community for generations. Please join us and be a part of this legacy. For more, go to mercerislandarts.org. John Gordon Hill President, Mercer Island Center for the Arts

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FRAUD: A 63-year-old man at the 8500 block of S.E. 79th Place said someone filed a tax return using his Social Security number, and fraudulently obtained $7,000. PROWLING: A 48-year-old Renton woman said that her car was prowled at the 2000 block of 84th Avenue S.E. Her locked vehicle was forcibly entered via a broken window and items were moved inside, but no valuables were left in the vehicle and nothing was stolen. PROWLING: A 55-year-old Island man said the passenger front door window of his car was broken at the 7600 block of S.E. 40th Street. Nothing was removed or disturbed in the vehicle.

JUNE 25 PROWLING: A 58-year-old Island man’s unlocked vehicle was prowled at the 3000 block of 70th Avenue S.E. His wallet, with debit/credit cards inside, was taken. The cards were used in Auburn and Federal Way prior to being cancelled.

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2015 burglary barometer PROWLING: A 62-year-old Island woman reported that her Ray Ban prescription sunglasses were stolen after her car was prowled at the 2500 block of 72nd Avenue S.E. FRAUD: A 60-year-old Island man at the 8100 block of S.E. 48th Street said that an unknown person attempted to obtain a $5,000 loan using his identity. PROWLING: A 56-year-old Island woman reported that her first aid kit, owner’s manual and vehicle registration were stolen after her car was prowled at the 3000 block of 62nd Avenue S.E. PROWLING: A car belonging to a 64-year-old Seattle woman was prowled at the 2000 block of 84th Avenue S.E. Her locked vehicle was broken into via a smashed window and items were taken.

JUNE 26 PROWLING: A 53-year-old Island man said his vehicle was prowled at the 6100 block of S.E. 30th Street, A phone charger and documents were stolen, for a loss of $20.

INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A 22-year-old Spokane resident was working out in the community center weight room at the 8200 block of S.E. 24th Street. When they tried to put some weights away, their index finger got caught and was almost severed. They were transported to the hospital.

JUNE 27 WARRANT ARREST: A 36-yearold Seattle man stopped for speeding at the 7800 block of East Mercer Way and was arrested for a warrant out of the King County Sheriff’s Office. He was booked into King County Jail. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: A glass door was damaged by unknown means at the 6200 block of West Mercer Way. There were no signs of attempted burglary. ASSAULT: A 29-year-old Island woman was arrested at the 2500 block of 81st Avenue S.E. after an altercation with police. She attempted to prevent officers from entering her condo, assaulting one in the process, and resisted arrest. She was booked into King County Jail.

January - 7 February - 13 March - 1 April - 3 May - 6 June - 6 Mercer Island has an average of 71 burglaries per year over a 10-year time period. In 2014, the city experienced 73 total burglaries. There were 36 from January to June 2015. Residents are encouraged to always lock doors and windows when leaving the house. Neighbors should call 911 immediately if they see anything suspicious.

JUNE 28 PROWLING: Two unlocked vehicles were prowled at the 4200 block of 86th Avenue S.E. Nothing was taken out of the first vehicle, but two backpacks were taken out of the second. There were three victims— a 23-year-old Island man, a 27-year-old Island man and a 21-year-old Island man—and one’s debit card was used the day after the prowl.

One Islander dead, others injured in Montana crash Cause of July 6 headon collision is still under investigation By Joseph Livarchik

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A Mercer Island resident was one of two victims in a fatal head-on collision that took place Monday afternoon, July 6 in south-central Montana. Jeannette Wong, a 67-year-old Mercer Island resident, and 24-year-old Wesley Johnson of Powell, Wyo., were killed in a collision on U.S. 310 just south of Bridger, Mont. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, a northbound Chevy Malibu driven by a 66-year-old man from Mercer Island crossed into the southbound lane

and collided head-on with a Pontiac driven by a 29-yearold man from Powell, Wyo., shortly before 3 p.m. Monday. Both Wong and Johnson were front passengers in their respective vehicles. Sheriff Josh McQuillan of Carbon County in Montana told local news outlets that both Wong and Johnson were wearing seat belts. A 32-year-old Seattle woman in the Malibu was critically injured and taken to a Billings hospital. The driver of the Malibu and a 24-year-old female passenger, also from Mercer Island, were taken to a hospital in Red Lodge, Mont., as was the driver of the Pontiac. McQuillan told the Reporter that in the last ten days, the area experienced four fatalities.

“The last two weeks, we’ve had some pretty severe wrecks,” he said. “We do have wrecks, but not this

many fatalities.” The cause of the collision was still under investigation at press time.

Sarah Skinner

Matriarch of the Skinner/Smith/ Haynes clans, born 1919, died July 4, 2015 at home surrounded by family. Orphaned at 18, she was a self-reliant, adventurous, beautiful loving mother and wife, passionate about women’s issues and the environment, She was a skier, swimmer, sailor, hiker and tennis player. She loved her extended family. Fluent in French, she had a midlife career as travel agent for canal barge cruises. She loved travel and pro tennis. Survived by husband Alfred Skinner, sons Peter Dieckerhoff (Sue) of Bellevue and Matthew Skinner of Snoqualmie, daughters Jody Bower of Port Townsend and Elizabeth Skinner of Bellingham, grandchildren Molly Skinner-Day of New York City, Evan Day (Amy) of San Diego CA, Adam Dieckerhoff, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Kilby Page Smith and Alice Smith, a young son Thomas Skinner, sisters Constance Whitman, Nancy Rawlings, and Priscilla Kingsley and brother Kilby Page Smith, Jr.The family thanks Evergreen Hospice staff and “Caring Hearts” aides for loving care. Service August 15, 2 PM at East Shore Unitarian Church, Bellevue. 1368782

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June and July temperatures set new records forWestern Washington and beyond. So just how hot was it? The heat wave that began late last month produced record-breaking high temperatures statewide. Thermometers around the state showed highs of 110 degrees in Chelan, 110 degrees at Chief Joseph Dam in Bridgeport and 113 degrees in tiny Lacrosse, Wash., in Whitman County. In Western Washington, temperature data collected at SeaTac airport shows that beginning on June 25, high temperatures remained at 80 degrees or above for 15 days. The streak began during the last days

of June with a reading of 92 degrees recorded at SeaTac airport on June 27. It then stayed hot, just falling a three or four ticks until July 2, where the thermometer stayed at 90 degrees or above for four straight days. Finally temperatures fell into a more normal range on July 10 when the mercury fell to the relatively cool temperature of 73; down 11 degrees from the day before. The unseasonably warm weather had started ramping up earlier in the month beginning June 6, when the temperatures were 80 degrees or above for five days hitting 88 degrees on June 7. On June 14 and 15 temperatures jumped again to 82 and 86 degrees on June 14 and 15. In all, there were 13 days during June with temperatures higher than 80 degrees.

Robert Joseph “Bob” Scalzo

Robert Joseph “Bob” Scalzo was born May 20, 1923 and died June 14, 2015 after a brief illness. Bob was predeceased in 2005 by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Celeste Alfieri Scalzo. He is survived by his loving partner, Josephine “Jody” Root, nine children: Kathy (Colin LeechPorter), Celeste Mulrooney, Susan, Robert, Paul, Ann Spencer, David, Judy (Vel Kolde), Tracey (David Gans), eleven grandchildren and one greatgrandson. The ninth and youngest child of Thomas and Florence Scalzo of Seattle and Mercer Island, Bob graduated from Garfield High School in 1940. Thereafter, the tall, lanky right-handed pitcher was offered a professional baseball contract with the St. Louis Browns. With the approach of WWII and his parents’ urging to attend college, Bob instead chose to attend Washington State University, where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering. Bob’s college and baseball careers were interrupted by the war; he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy, and served time in the South Pacific with one of the original celebrated “Seabees” engineering units in Guam and the Bikini Atoll. Bob joined his father and brothers Joe and Vic in the family construction company, the Thomas Scalzo Company. For more than half a century, the company built a substantial portion of the expanding freeway system throughout western Washington, and constructed major portions of the expanded airport facilities at Seattle Tacoma Airport and other airports throughout the state. Later, he founded Robert J. Scalzo, Inc., and with son Paul and Paul’s company continued three generations of Scalzo construction companies. Bob continued his baseball career as a pitcher with the Seattle Rainiers of the Pacific Coast, League. Bob was active in the Associated General Contractors Assn (AGC) and served as president in 1984. He was a member of the executive committee of the pension fund for the Teamsters Union. For several years, Bob was an arbitrator in construction cases for the American Arbitration Assn (AAA). He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Closest to Bob’s heart was his long-time activeparticipation in the parents’ associations for the Rainier School in Buckley, Washington, and the Fircrest School in Seattle, where his son Robert has resided. Bob and Jody were together for the last seven years of Bob’s long and full life. Funeral services will be held at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, Mercer Island, on July 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Rainer School - Hall #2010B, P. O. Box 600, Buckley, WA 98321. 1368799


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One Council, one School Board race in August primary Ballots for Aug. 4 election to be mailed this week

local politics when the current City Council decided to pave an open space to erect a parking lot. Gold and his family moved to Mercer Island for its values—a family-friendly, small town atmosphere, a commitment to open space and superb schools. Gold and his wife have young children, and he said they look forward to starting their children in the Gold released a statement Mercer Island schools when to the media on they reach kinJuly 13. dergarten age. Gold’s goal as a Gold has member of the City degrees in ecoCouncil is to “connomics (BA), tinuously improve engineering Mercer Island while (BS), computer simultaneously science (MS) maintaining its valand law (JD), ues,” he wrote. and worked as Darren Gold Gold, a patent a software engiportfolio manager neer for the misat The Boeing Company, sile defense program and said he became interested in Human Genome Project

before practicing intellectual property law. Throughout his career, Gold said he has worked and negotiated with many types of people, from line engineers to corporate executives. He said he will bring his experience and skills to the City Council. He aims to “drive consensus and implement action,” and help move Mercer Island forward. For more, go to www.voteforgold.org or email darren_ mi@yahoo.com. Go to www.mi-reporter. com to read the candidate statements of Bertlin, released April 7, and Granbois, released May 26, and for bios of all School Board candidates. According to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC), Gold has raised $0 so far, Bertlin has raised $4,600.01 and Granbois has raised $4,250.

union grocer would displace 19 Albertsons employees who are also Mercer Island residents. Steve Williamson, community affairs director for UFCW 21 that represents workers at PCC and Metropolitan Market, said that retail workers want to serve a community and get to know their customers, and that “the banner over the door doesn’t matter.” The Council ultimately decided not to adopt the ordinance, as it may be too late in this situation, but said it hoped employers were listening to the conversation in the community. Mayor Bruce Bassett said

It is the first grocer in the world to become a Certified B Corporation, which recognizes businesses that place as much value on taking care of their staff, the community and the environment as they do on growing and operating their business. The company donates 10 percent of its after-tax profits to local nonprofit organizations. New Seasons will host a social gathering in late August to meet the community. Those interested in learning more can connect on the New Seasons Market Mercer Island Facebook page or email mercerisland@newseasonsmarket. com for updates.

night, after the Reporter deadline. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will both move on to the general election. Results of the primary will be posted online on Aug. 4 and certified on Aug. 18.

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This year’s primary election features one race for Position No. 7 on the Mercer Island City Council and one race for Position No. 3 on the School Board. Incumbent Debbie Bertlin, elected to the Council in 2011, faces newcomers Traci Granbois and Darren Gold. Adrienne Roehrich, Bill Hochberg and Tracy Drinkwater are running to fill the vacant School Board seat. Ballots are mailed to voters 20 days prior to each election in which they are eligible to vote. The six candidates spoke at a PTA forum on Monday

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GROCERY | FROM 1 PCC to Mercer Island” has more than 1,300 supporters, and group members arranged to wear their matching green T-shirts to the meeting. Several residents addressed the Council, noting the benefits that a co-op model has for the environment and economy. They suggested that the city support their “local food, local grocers, local workers” message by passing a grocery workers retention ordinance to keep the union-represented, former Albertsons workers employed at the new store. They said that a non-

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as well as for the charities, which get a source of revenue without having to run costly fundraising operations themselves. But Swanson said that Savers misled the public about how much of Reporter Staff their donations actually go to charities, and said Savers, the parent com- that the company doesn’t pany of Value Village, has pay charities anything for agreed to change certain donations of household practices following a goods and other nonlawsuit filed last month clothing items collected by Minnesota Attorney in their name. General Lori Swanson. According to the comThe thrift store chain, pany, Savers operates 14 and privately held com- stores under the names pany, has agreed to over- Savers and Unique Thrift haul its donation and in Minnesota, and last disclosure practices and year it paid its Minnesota pay $1.8 million to six charitable partners more Minnesota nonprofits to than $7.5 million. settle accusations that Savers CEO and the company violated the Islander, Ken Alterman state’s charities law. said Thursday he is One of those charipleased ties, True the comFriends, cut p a n y ties with reached Savers in an agreeNovember m e n t after allowwith the ing it to colattor ne y lect donageneral, tions of although clothes and he dishousehold agrees items in its with the name for six Savers CEO Ken Alterman a l l e g a years. Savers tions. agreed to “ W e pay True Friends, and five are satisfied that the attorothers, $300,000 each. ney general has resolved Savers agreed to dis- her differences with us,” close that it is a for- Alterman said in a stateprofit company and to ment. “We will return to compensate charities for devoting our full energy non-clothing items such to serving the best interas books or electronics. ests of the charities and Savers contracts with donors of this state as we charities to use their have proudly done for the names, handling solici- last 25 years.” tations and collection of In Washington, Savers clothing donations and operates 24 Value Village other items. It often pays stores. The Washington the charities by weight, Attorney General’s and sells the goods in its Office can’t confirm or 330 stores worldwide. deny investigations, said The arrangement is spokeswoman Alison convenient for donors, Dempsey-Hall. who get a tax deduction,

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Mercer Island’s Northwest Yeshiva High School graduated 19 students on June 17, at Sephardic Bikur Holim congregation. Ten students received Washington State Honors Awards through the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for placing among the top 10 percent of all Washington state seniors in terms of test scores, and academic achievement. They are: Justin Coskey, Adina Genauer, Albert Hanan, Daiana Kaplan, Yoni Kintzer, Noah Greisman, Aryel Tucker, Richelle Willner-Martin, Asher Young, Manuel Zimberoff. Valedictorians Albert Hanan and Daiana Kaplan, and Aryel Tucker addressed the crowd. Yoni Kintzer received the Samis Foundation’s “I am my Brother’s Keeper” award. Adina Genauer received the Leah Schwartz Memorial award. Justin Coskey received the Irwin Elyn Memorial award. Rosie Maimon received the Head of School award. Members of the class will enter a wide range of universities including the

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The Northwest Yeshiva High School Class of 2015 are first row from left; Shira Puterman, Daiana Kaplan, Richelle Willner-Martin, Gabi Benisti, Elyse Behar, Rosie Maimon. Second row from left: Noah Greisman, Esther Almo, Marilyn Gladstein, Miriam Brukhis, Ruth Boldor, Adina Genauer, Jonathan Stevenson. Back row from left; Asher Young, Albert Hanan, Aryel Tucker, Yoni Kintzer, Justin Coskey, Manuel Zimberoff. Ten students received Washington State Honors Awards through the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for placing among the top 10 percent of all Washington state seniors. University of Washington, George Washington University, Drexel University, Brandeis University, Boston University, Northeastern

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BOOKS | FROM 1 She told Roger Page, “You can never, ever sell this place.” It is a familiar refrain. When Islanders describe Island Books they use words like treasure, community asset, beloved, unique, special. In the parlance of a tight-knit, small town, the shop is simply irreplaceable. It is more than a bookstore. It is a touchstone, a community gathering place where children know there is a special place for them in the back. Many Islanders have been customers since childhood. Adults shop for cards or gifts and pick up the latest book club offering. It is a place where shoppers run into neighbors and friends or come for a reading of a new book in the evening. So it was fitting that a new owner for the shop was

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found right inside the store. The Pages, recently named Mercer Island’s 2015 Citizens of the Year, were adamant about the kind of person who would be best for the shop. It could not be someone who just “liked to read.” “We had to find a business-minded person who knew and understood the community,” he said. They could only hope that it would be an Islander to take it on. The Pages had already gotten the shop ready to sell. They wanted to ensure that the future of store was secure with a new lease. Next, the shop had to be profitable. And it has been. Roger Page notes that after a few tough years with the advent of ebooks and

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couple of years ago on a Sunday in August a young mom and her toddler came into the kid’s section where Nancy and I were working. She looked vaguely familiar to us and we greeted her. It turned out that she had grown up on the island and had just moved back to the neighborhood; she was now introducing her own child to the playhouse. “You know, you can never close this store,” she said with warm sternness. “It has to be here forever.” Now, Nancy and I had heard this kind of talk before. We took it as love but not too seriously. We had no intention of closing the store. We were in the second of the three best years of its over forty-year history. We were busy every day. I’d had over thirty stimulating years since I started as a gift wrapper, and the last fifteen years with Nancy working beside me in the shop were just plain fun. But the heartfelt words of that younger generation got us wondering what kind of plan we should make for the future. Time on our lease was dwindling; we were getting grayer; our kids had left the nest. We could manage a few more years of traveling over hill and dale from Ballard, but not forever. So we began to ask two questions: What would it take to create new chapters for our story? And what kind of person should we find to help write those chapters? We spent a year talking to other bookstores and consultants. We realized, perhaps not surprisingly, Island Books was beloved common ground on a diverse island and that it would benefit from a local person who understood and loved its varied and unique character. We also knew that running a retail shop and a bookstore in particular would take someone with an adaptive, can-do spirit. We set about creating a detailed description of how we operate, secured a longer lease, and got a great new neighbor in Homegrown. We were almost ready to solicit the community when … we got lucky. A familiar and well-liked customer sort of hinted one day about her dream of running a community-oriented business. We sort of hinted back. After a couple of months we were talking. Then we were planning. For the last three months, Laurie Raisys has been working in the store. On July 1, we officially passed the torch, and made her the fourth fortunate owner and steward of Island Books. Laurie is a longtime Mercer Islander who has the warmth, creativity, integrity, and confidence that the store needs to carry it far into the future. She also has our trust and affection. We have signed on to stay and will be working for her, just trading hats. She will wear the hat decorated with the joys, dreams, and challenges of ownership. Nancy and I will be in bookseller caps, trying to entertain the masses and do right by you. The staff is staying too. You can pester all of us: Cindy, Lori, Kay, Marni, James, Marilyn, Miriam, Laurie, Nancy, and me. It’s musical chairs, not a curtain call or a revolution. And so, members of our beloved community, old friends and new faces alike, let’s celebrate the continuation of our shared legacy. We can’t thank you enough for the years of goodwill and generosity. Looking forward to swapping more stories. See you at the counter, Roger

Amazon, the shop has done very well. “The last three years have been the best ever,” he said. After all of the preparation, it was a series of increasingly serious conversation at the shop that led to its sale to Laurie Raisys, an Island resident. The sale became final on July 1. Roger and Nancy Page will remain working at the store. The combination of her community connections and professional background made Raisys a good fit. But Roger Page noted that her background living in several places over the years that strengthened her appeal. She agreed. “You had to learn to adapt, find new friends. It is up to you to make your way in a new community.” Apparently Raisys was good at it from the beginning. “My brothers would say ‘you go knock on the door,’ when we wanted to see if there were kids our age in a new neighborhood,” she said. Raisys, 49, was born into a military family that moved often to postings both in the U.S, and around the world.

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Island Books will have a new owner as Nancy and Roger Page close their chapter owning the beloved community institution. They will continue to work in the store. For more, see their letter to the community on the left. Those places included recruiting there for nine Page that led to the sale. Japan, Spain, California and years. She later returned to Raisys will inherit an North Carolina. She said be a consultant in the games experienced staff. There are she began working at age 13 division. 10 employees — all who — she had paper routes, and She met her husband have worked at the shop for stints at Baskin and Robbins Victor Raisys there, an years. They are well known and in retail. Island resident and a to Island Books shoppers. She began college Mercer Island High School Most worked with other at California Lutheran graduate. It was her future booksellers before coming University and finished in mother-in law took her to to the Island, Page said. 1989 at Pacific Lutheran Island Books. The new owner has been University with a major “I have shopped here ever working at the store since in Public Relations/ since,” she said. April. She notes that it is not Communications. She held The couple married in for the faint of heart. an internship at The Rockey 1996 at St. Monica Church. “In all the years I worked Company in Seattle and was They moved to the Island at Microsoft,” she said. “I later an event director at the in 2005 and have four chil- have never worked so hard. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. dren aged 18, 16, 13 and 11 There is so much to do — She moved on to Microsoft who have attended Island all the time.” and worked in college schools. The Pages feel that they It is those connections have found just the right and her presence over champion for Island Books the years at the shop, that and the community; closing brought her to a series of their chapter and opening conversations with Roger another.

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Fun at Summer Celebration! Summer Celebration! on July 11-12 was a weekend of parades, food, games, cars, arts and crafts, music, fireworks and a return of the pirates from the 2007 festival. Top left, Eleanor Allbritton makes her way through the obstacle course in the Childrens Fun Zone. Above, Officer Anna Ormsby gives out treats to dogs to promote the Police Department’s “Paws on Patrol” program. Top right, youngster Declan Moe scores one for Team Pirate. Middle right, Lauren Schell and Ashley M. pose with Janet Hansen and her parrot Calypso. Bottom right, a few Island pups make their way through the Summer Celebration! Grand Parade. Bottom left, a pirate performer entertains the crowd at the Grand Parade. Kris Brackmann/Staff Photos ENDORSEMENTS:

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| www.mi-reporter.com Top left, 12-year-old Joey Duffié soars in the high jump event during the Mercer Island All Comers track meet Thursday, July 9th at Islander Stadium. Left, 3-year-old Lana Cuneo bounds through the 50-meter hurdles. Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photos

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Roughly 150 people competed in the second annual Mercer Island All Comers track meet Thursday, July 9 at Mercer Island High School. The turnout was double from last year’s inaugural event.

Varsity athletes Piper Casey, Victoria Gersch, Kayla Lee and Greyson Weltyk, all competitors in the 2015 state track and field tournament, were on hand as volunteers as well as to compete.

Presented by the Mercer Island Cross Country and Track Booster Club, Islanders of all ages were invited to compete at this event kicking off Summer Celebration! weekend.

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Above, 3-year-old Josh Cooper winds up for the second of his three throwing attempts during the javelin competition. Right, 3-year-old Sophia Szabo charges forward for her attempt in the javelin throw. Far right, Mercer Island youngsters split into their respective age groups before beginning track and field competition. Joseph Livarchik/Staff Photos

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Despite an unforeseen cancellation, youth soccer fans were still given quite a show on July 11. As part of Summer Celebration, the Mercer Island Football Club (MIFC) organized a clinic with the Sounders FC Women. The one-hour clinic was held on July 11 at Mercer Island High School. Around 30 participants attended the clinic, ranging from U8 to U14. The clinic was to be followed by a match between the Sounders and Arizona Strikers, both teams in the women’s pro-am soccer league. Unfortunately, the Sounders were informed on Thursday night that the Strikers would not be traveling to Seattle. On such short notice

The Mercer Island 9-10 Little League All-Star team captured the District 9 championship with a 13-4 win over Issaquah Tuesday, July 7 at Hartman Park Field in Redmond.

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Sounders Women team members Simone Kolander, left, and Rashida Beal divide their group of Mercer Island girls soccer players into teams for a scrimmage Saturday, July 11 at Islander Stadium. The Sounders Women’s team led a soccer clinic for girls ages 8-14. the team did not have the opportunity to reschedule the match with another college team, but instead opted to have an innersquad training session and scrimmage. “Having the girls watch the older players do basic

drills that we do all the time was really beneficial,” said MIFC president Toby Suhm. “I was really happy with the clinic and partnering with the Sounders to expose our girls to these older role models.” Suhm hopes to work

with the Sounders next year for more events like this. All tickets purchased for the July 11 game are good for the July 18 playoff game to be played at 7:30 pm at Starfire Sports Stadium.

Island Thunder U14 volleyball takes first at California tournament By Reporter Staff

Island Thunder Volleyball Club, based out of Mercer Island, sent U12 and U14 teams to Anaheim, Calif. to compete in the seventh annual Summer Soiree tournament, which took place June 26-29. Competing in a field of 92 teams, the Thunder U14 won first place in the gold bracket. The U14 team beat 12 teams to reach the final, where the Thunder overcame Spike and Serve Volleyball Club of Hawaii in consecutive sets, winning each 25-20. In the U12 divi-

sion, the Thunder placed 18th overall. Over 400 teams from across the country competed in the U12-U18 divisions. Island Thunder U14 team members include Allie Alston, Cami Baklenko, Katie Biscocho, Annie Blumenstein, Sierra Bradford, Berkeley Danysh, Char Emerson, Tessa Fisk, Bellah Gogan, Jana Merca, Anna McCallum and Stirling Yeadon. The team is coached by Jen Baklenko and assistant coaches Ferdi Biscocho and Chazzy Cheung.

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Islander Thunder U14 volleyball won first place in the gold division at the seventh annual Summer Soiree, which took place June 26-29 in Anaheim, Calif.

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The Mercer Island 9-10 Little League All-Star team captured the District 9 championship with a 13-4 win over Issaquah Tuesday, July 7 at Hartman Park Field in Redmond. Mercer Island went undefeated in the double-elimination tournament, winning all five of its contests by an average of seven runs. All-Star team members include Marques

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A few things I have Getting her ‘girl’ back learned since high school Islander women find by Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos

As I begin my 11th year as Faith and Values columnist, I find myself looking back further than the past decade. Forty-five years ago I graduated from Wenatchee High School. This month I will attend our class reunion. Anticipating that event, I’ve been reflecting on lessons I’ve learned since graduation. The year we reached for our diploma, Richard Nixon was President. The draft was populating our military presence in Vietnam. Earth Day was established. In 1970, Clearasil was the On faith drug of choice. Image was everything. What we wore mattered almost as much as who we hung out with. Jocks. Greasers. Band geeks. Drama nerds. Smokers. Students. Actually we were all students. Many were average. Some were good students. A handful were Pastor Greg really good. Those below average were smarter than their grades indicated. And then we graduated. (Well, most of us did). Attending Friday night football games gave way to focusing on the game of life. Concerns over lost homework would give way to attempts to lose weight or finding ways to deal with the loss of moms, dads and mates. Some are even attempting to cope with a diagnosis of memory-loss. Preoccupation with pimples on our faces gave way to fixation with pictures on Facebook. Wearing our hair the right way has given way to feeling grateful for the hair we have. What mattered 45 years ago doesn’t seem to matter so much. What does matter is time with children and grandchildren or caring for the needs of aging parents. Students who mocked those who were quick to verbalize their faith in high school are more apt to embrace the need of God as their own health declines or as family issues find them on their knees. Those who tended to be a bit Pharisaical about their faith are more inclined to be less legalistic. I’m grateful for one more opportunity to interact in-person with those who are more than a young face in an old yearbook. Those with whom I will gather are far more than a clever post on a Facebook page. They are people with whom I share a common past and an unpredictable future. They are people who realize every memorial service we attend is one closer to our own and that each day is a gift.

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Leslie Lewallen and Julie Larkin are two of about ten Islander residents who have made their splash into the direct sales market. Just three years old, Younique is an international business that markets cosmetics and makeup almost exclusively through social media. Men and women over 18 are able to sign up as a presenter for $99 and are loaded up with $250 worth of products, along with all of the necessary support and access to kickstart their career. The company’s most popular item is the 3D Fiber Mascara, but they also sell lip stains, eye cream, bronzers, makeup remover clothes, and brushes, to name a few. Younique is a familyowned and operated business that has been surpassing sales records every month. The perks of having constant support and

She was happy to raise her kids, but felt that something was missing. reasonable price points are She had heard of the what drew Lewallen and company from a magazine, Larkin in. But the socially and after getting invited to conscious company does a friend’s online mascara more than just support its party through Facebook employees. Lewallen decided to hop They will also be launch- on board and join the coming their own charity foun- pany as a presenter. dation later this year. The She quickly rose to the Younique Foundation, as it very top, leading a team will be called, will provide of over 2,000 women and a safe haven retreat home men, in under a year. This in the mountains for sexu“lash queen” ally and says joining emotionthe comally abused pany was a women to life-changgo to begin ing blessing. their heal“When ing process. I joined “For me, Younique, I I feel like got my ‘girl’ I’m able to back. I got contribLeslie Lewallen that sense of ute to that self worth, change. I pride and believe, that my mojo I’m making a difference back,” Lewallen said. “My in the lives of others, my husband and children are family and myself,” Leslie proud of me, and I am helpsaid. “We are far more than ing to change lives everymascara, makeup and skin- day. I love hearing from care.” team members on how this So how did these ladies company has changed their get started with Younique? life, how it is given them Lewallen, a 1993 Mercer financial freedom and the Island High School gradu- confidence to pursue their ate now living in Illinois, dreams.” was a stay-at-home mom Larkin, who has lived on after deciding to leave the the Island for the last 18 legal field as an attorney. years, has similar remarks

“When I joined Younique, I got my sense of selfworth, pride and my mojo back.”

about that financial freedom. “It gives me the opportunity to have a home-based business where I can make money and work on a flexible schedule,” Larkin says. “I really like the products and I wouldn’t sell products I don’t believe in. That’s what makes it personal for me.” Unlike Leslie, Younique is just a part-time gig for the mother of three who is also a Jazzercize instructor. Working for the company has given her a chance to grow and gain experience, she says. “I did not think of myself as a salesperson,” Julie says. “It’s new for me and I’m learning all the time. But just because you haven’t done it doesn’t mean you can’t still learn.” While Lewallen and Larkin are at different points in their Younique career, both of these stayat-home moms have enjoyed the freedom of being able to take it as far as they please. You can find Leslie at www.lesliesluxelashes.com and Julie at https://www. youniqueproducts.com/ JulieLarkin.

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THURSDAY | 16 OPEN SPACE CONSERVANCY TRUST BOARD MEETING: 6-8

p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th Street. Open Space Conservancy Trust Board regular meetings are held on the third Thursday of alternating months unless otherwise posted. Contact Deborah Alexander at 206275-7871 or deborah.alexander@mercergov.org. MERCER ISLAND RADIO OPERATOR MEETING: 7-8 p.m.,

Main Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Everyone is invited, we hope to see you there. For Further Info, please go to the MIRO website at http://mirohams.org.

FRIDAY | 17 FOREST STEWARDSHIP EVENT:

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pioneer Park. Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Forest Stewardship Opportunities. Meet at the corner of 84th Ave S.E. & S.E. 68th St. Register for today’s event at www.earthcorps.org.

SATURDAY | 18 PACIFIC NW UNIFIED CHEER GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: 9

a.m., Saturday, July 18, 3816 81st Ave. S.E. Come help the Pacific NW Unified Cheer team at its garage sale fundraiser for their upcoming trip to the Special Olympics in Los Angeles. There will be big and small ticket items for sale, including furniture, household, toys and more. FOREST STEWARDSHIP EVENT:

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pioneer Park. Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Forest

Stewardship Opportunities. Meet at the kiosk at the corner of Island Crest Way & S.E. 68th St. Register for the events at www.earthcorps. org.

SUNDAY | 19 MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m., 7700 S.E.

32nd St. Providing local fruits and produce and artisan Washington-made products. For more, visit www. mifarmersmarket.org.

MONDAY | 20 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., City Hall

Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Special meetings and study sessions begin at 6 p.m. For questions, contact Ali Spietz by phone at 206-275-7793.

EVENTS | ONGOING VACATION BIBLE CAMP: 9:30-

12:30, July 20-24, Evergreen Covenant Church, 3200 78th Ave S.E. Kids entering 1st-6th grades are invited to Vacation Bible Camp at Evergreen. Cost is $55. Check out the website to pick your activity choice for the week. Choose between flag football, cheerleading, and outdoor adventures. For more info, contact Tanya Avilez at tanyaavilez@hotmail.com. MERCER ISLAND MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Monday through Friday, June 22-Sept. 4, 2630 77th Ave. S.E., Suite 106-108. Featuring formal martial arts classes as well as art lessons and outdoor activities. Every Friday, we end the week

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SUNDAY SERVICE 9:00 AM (Mary Baker Eddy) SUNDAY SERVICE 9:00 SUNDAY SERVICE 9:00AM AM SUNDAY SCHOOL AM SUNDAY SERVICE 9:00 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00AM AM WED TESTIMONY 7:30 PM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 SUNDAY SERVICE 9:00 AM WEDTESTIMONY TESTIMONY 7:30 PM WED 7:30 PM WED TESTIMONY 7:30 PM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AM Services held at Mercer Island Services held at Mercer Island WED TESTIMONY 7:30 PM Unitedheld Methodist Church Services at Mercer Island Services held at Mercer Island United Methodist Church 7070Methodist SE 24th Street United Church th United Methodist Church Services held 7070 SE at 24thMercer th Street Island Mercer 7070 SE Street 7070 SE 24Island Street IslandChurch UnitedMercer Methodist Mercer Island Mercer Island Church: 7070 SE206-232-0175 24th Street Church: 206-232-0175 Church: 206-232-0175 Mercer Island Church: 206-232-0175

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

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Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am

with a big celebration and party. A great way to get an introduction to martial arts or to get a leg up on your current martial arts training. Register at www.mercerislandmartialarts.com or call 206-230-9050. BASEBALL POSITIVE SUMMER GAMES CAMPS: June 22-Aug.

13, King County/South Snohomish County. Baseball Positive is back to run its fast-paced and informative baseball camps for the kids ages 6-12. Drills and handson instruction are woven into the game focus of the camps. Cost is $137. For more, contact Mark Linden at marklinden20@gmail.com or visit www.diysports.com/ baseballpositive. EXHIBITION OF MIVAL ARTISTS’ WORK: Lighthouse Gallery

at Covenant Shores, 9150 Fortuna Dr. View the wonderful art of five MIVAL artists at the Lighthouse Gallery through Aug. 1. Featured artists are Seiko Konya, Judith Roan, Nancy Abel, Genny Rees and Ron Reeder. Free. For more information, contact Nancy Axell at dnaxell@aol.com. CALL FOR BAKERS! MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET BERRY PIE BAKE CONTEST:

First annual Berry Pie Bake contest. All are invited to enter their favorite homemade berry pie. Cost is $5, deadline to register is Aug. 1. Contact MIFMpiebake@ gmail.com or visit www. mifarmersmarket.org. VOLUNTEER AT MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Mercer

Island Farmers Market welcomes all helping hands. Need community service hours? Contact volunteer@ mifarmersmarket.org.

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EVENTS | LIBRARY

training with librarians.

4400 88TH AVE. S.E. (206) 236-3537 WWW.KCLS.ORG/MERCERISLAND

10:30am, July 16. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES HEROES OF HISTORY: Knights in Shining Armor: 7 p.m., July 15. Presented by Knights of Veritas. Ages 5 and older with adult. The knights of the Middle Ages were not only heroes in their own time. Books, video games, movies and television bring us many stories of their bravery and heroic deeds. See and learn about authentic re-creations of weapons and artifacts. Registration not required, but space is limited. FILM SCREENING: The Hundred-Foot Journey: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 16. BOOK BUDDIES TEENS READING WITH KIDS: 1-3 p.m., July

16. Practice reading while making a new friend. Ages 5 to 8 are invited to stop by the Children’s Area for reading with a local teen. The teens have received GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP: 7 p.m.,

Thursdays, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4001 Island Crest Way. Free, no obligation, family history and genealogy weekly workshop. Beginner to advanced training hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. All are welcome. Contact Peter Selden at peterselden@gmail.com or

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HEROES OF THE NATURAL WORLD: 11 a.m., July 20.

Ages 5 to 12 with adult. See, touch and learn about objects from the Burke Museum collections, highlighting animal and plant adaptations that have inspired human inventions for centuries. Registration not required, but space is limited. LUNCH BUNCH STORY TIMES IN THE PARK: 12 p.m., July

21, Deane’s Children’s Park, 5500 Island Crest Way. Held at Deane’s Children’s Park, also knowns as the Dragon Park. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Bring your lunch to the park and enjoy stories while you munch. TEENS MID-SUMMER BOOK CLUB:

4 p.m., Thursday July 16. Middle and high school ages. Stop by to chat with Teen Librarian, Carrie Bowman, and former IMS teacher, Mrs. Behnke, 206-412-8252. BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF WASHINGTON ART SHOW: June

22-July 24, Mercer Island Community and Event Center Gallery, 8236 S.E. 24th Street. The Brain Injury Alliance of Washington, in conjunction with the Mercer Island Arts Council, is proud to present the 7th Annual BIAWA Brain Injury Art Show. A collaboration of 37 artists, all of whom have

Redeemer

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about what the Book Club is reading this summer. We can’t wait to hear about your favorite books. PICASSO CUBISM SUPERHEROES ART WORKSHOP: 3:30 p.m., July

21. Middle and high school ages. Using the work of famous artist Pablo Picasso as a starting point, draw and illustrate super heroes blending abstract, cubism and pop art styles. All materials provided. Please register starting June 29. ADULTS FRIENDS OF THE MERCER ISLAND LIBRARY MEETING: 3

p.m., Thursday, July 16. MEDICARE MADE CLEAR: 7 p.m., July 20. This workshop will give an overview of the different parts of Medicare and supplements, what they cover and how they work. There will be a discussion of the different ways you can receive your benefits, including the pros and cons of each and approximate costs. The goal of the meeting is to put you in a better position to make an informed decision on your Medicare coverage. suffered a brain injury, will offer up their creative works for viewing at The Mercer Island Community and Events Center. The art will remain available for viewing during regular viewing hours at The Mercer Island Community and Event Center Gallery. Cost is free. All are welcome. For more, contact Emily Taibl at 206228-8611 or emilytaibl@ comcast.net.

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

6001 Island Crest Way 232-1711

Sunday Summer Worship | 9:30 a.m.

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

WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF FAITH CALLED TO WELCOME, WORSHIP, WITNESS AND SERVE.

(Through Labor Day) spiritual formation for all ages; includes Godly Play and nursery

4400 86th Avenue Southeast 206-232-1572 | emmanuelmi.org

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Mercer Island United Methodist Church

8501 Street 206.232.3270 8501 SESE4040 Street 206.232.3270 Top of the Hill on Island Crest Way office@htlcmi.org www.htlcmi.org office@htlcmi.org www.htlcmi.org We are a Reconciling in 3605 84th Ave SE We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation Christ congregation (206) 232-5595 | www.MIPC.org

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REPORTER The Snoqualmie Valley Record, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a general assignment reporter with a minimum of 1-2 years writing experience and photography skills. This position is based out of the Nor th Bend office. The primar y coverage will be general assignment stories. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a repor ter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; produce 5 by-line stories per week; write stories that are tight and to the point; use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover ; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web . We are looking for a team player willing to get involved in the local community through publication of the weekly n ew s p a p e r a n d d a i l y web journalism. The ideal applicant will have a commitment to community journalism and ever ything from shor t, brief-type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; be able to spot emerging trends; wr ite clean, balanced and accurate stories that dig deeper than simple features; develop and institute readership initiatives. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to w o r k e f fe c t i ve l y i n a deadline-driven environment. Must be proficient with AP style, layout and design using Adobe InDesign; and use the p u bl i c a t i o n ’s w e b s i t e and online tools to gather information and reach the community. Must be organized and self-motivated, exceptional with the public and have the ability to establish a rapport with the community. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us yo u r c ove r l e t t e r, r e sume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to: hreast@sound publishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/SNOQ Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Check out our website to find out more about us!

CIRCULATION MANAGER Issaquah/Sammamish/ Snoqualmie Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Circulation Manager. Position will be based out of the Bellevue office. The primary duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service. Po s i t i o n r e q u i r e s t h e ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to deliver newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carr iers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must p o s s e s s r e l i a bl e , i n sured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match). If you are interested in joining the team at the Issaquah/Sammamish Repor ter and the Valley Record, email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@ soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: CMISS in the subject line.

EXECUTIVE EDITOR T h e Pe n i n s u l a D a i l y News in Por t Angeles, Wash., a six-day morning newspaper and 24/7 online news operation serving the beautiful two-county North Olympic Peninsula, seeks a w e b - s a v v y exe c u t i ve editor with excellent writing, editing and pagination skills and proven m a n a g e m e n t ex p e r i ence. Reporting to the publisher, this is the No. 1 position in our newsroom. The executive editor provides day-today newsroom leadership, overseeing online n ew s c ove ra g e w h i l e spearheading the publication of our print newspaper and overseeing all its sections and special supplements. Particularly important on the print side are firstrate InDesign skills. T h e exe c u t i ve e d i t o r also oversees our website (avg 1.2 million page views monthly), Facebook pages and Twitter account and helps deSTAMP SHOW ve l o p a n d i m p l e m e n t strategies to grow the PDN’s social media, mobile and video audiences. The right candidate can identify major news and trends pertinent to our print and online readers, edit a story on deadline and help coach repor ters into tur ning their ideas into top-flight reads — and also has the ability to quickly fix a Evergreen we b s i t e p r o bl e m a n d Stamp Club edit an occasional video or podcast. SUMMER 2015 Affordable Port Angeles, Stamp Show gateway to Olympic Nath th tional Park and Victoria, July 18 -19 Columbia, gets Sat-Sun;10a-4p. British half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to Exhibits! enjoy Seattle as well as Dealer Bourse! our rain forests, great FREE admission fishing and other outFREE appraisals bring in that old doors activities and collection in the closet! pleasant lifestyle. ?Port Angel?es just fin20 dealers ished second in Outside from 5 states. magazine’s 2015 “Best Town Ever” online con- www.soundpublishing.com Kent Commons test, beating out Santa 525 4th Ave North Barbara, Calif., Flagstaff, CARRIER Ariz., Bar Harbor, Maine, Kent, 98032. ROUTES and two western cities. We a r e a m e m b e r o f AVAILABLE Reach thousands of Sound Publishing Inc., readers by advertising the largest community your service in the media organization in IN YOUR Washington state, and Service Directory of AREA o f fe r a f u l l r a n g e o f the Classifieds. Get 4 fringe benefits. To apply, weeks of advertising in please e-mail to Call Today

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EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the weekly publication on beautiful Va s h o n I s l a n d , T h e Vashon Island Beachcomber, in Washington State. This is not an entry-level position. Island residence is required. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs, possess excellent writing and verbal skills, experience editing reporters’ copy and other submitted materials and be proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDesign. Must represent the newspaper in the community and know the value and have experience with social media. Must lead, motivate, and mentor a small staff. We offer a competitive compensation and benef i t s p a ck a g e t h a t i n cludes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and a 401K with an employer match. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and samples of your work to:

PAGINATOR Peninsula Daily News, a six-day morning newspaper serving the beautiful North Olympic Peninsula of Washington, has a full-time opening on its design/copy desk in Port Angeles. The successful c a n d i d a t e mu s t h ave demonstrated and creative layout/pagination skills using the Adobe Suite, copy editing experience, good grammar and syntax skills, be AP style-savvy, know current events, write accurate and catchy headlines and possess sharp InDesign skills (we have a Macintosh-based computer system). Daily newspaper experience preferred; will consider a t o p - d rawe r c a n d i d a t e from a weekly newspaper looking to move to a daily. The design/copy editor will produce pages and put together sections. The shift is daytime Sundays through T h u r s d ay s . T h e s u c cessful candidate also will post stories on the PDN’s website as well as have Facebook and Twitter responsibilities. Affordable Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic National Park and Victoria, British Columbia, gets half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to enjoy Seattle as well as our rain forests, great fishing and other outdoors activities and pleasant lifestyle. Por t Angeles just finished second in a national magazine’s “Best Town Ever” contest after beating out all four other We s t e r n c i t i e s i n t h e contest. Peninsula Daily News publishes two zoned a.m. editions in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Pay commensurate with experience; full benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation with immediate eligibility and sick pay. Finalists may be invited to a tryout; preference given to candidates from the Northwest and We s t C o a s t . P l e a s e send cover letter, resume and clips of pages (PDFs are acceptable) with at least three professional references to

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EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the Journal of the San Juans in the beautiful San Juan Isl a n d s o f Wa s h i n g t o n state. This is not an entry-level position. Requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, pagination, photography, and InDesign skills. editing and monitoring social media including Twitter, FaceBook, etc. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested, please email your cover letter, r e s u m e, a n d u p t o 5 samples of your work to:

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Mountain Veiw Cemetery in Auburn. Beautiful view, side x side or 1 single. $4,000/both, $ 2 , 2 0 0 s i n g l e. L o t 3 , block 20, addition 5. MV Cemetery is a peaceful, quiet, beautiful setting, nestled on Auburn’s west hill overlooking Mt. Rainier and the G r e e n R i v e r Va l l e y. Park-like setting includes rolling well-kept lawns. (253)670-3322 Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue (1) cemetery plot for sale at . Located in the beautiful “Garden of Rest”. Lot #44, place #9. $17,000 negotiable. Seller to pay transfer fees. Contact Mike or Vicki: 425-2551381

DINING ROOM TABLE, 8 chairs with leaf. Distressed, beautiful with solid gold tweed padding. Iron scrollwork on chair backs & ends of table. Very good condition. $650/OBO (206)9490012

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1 C E M E T E RY P L OT asking $5500, retails $7500. Section J, Forest Lawn Cemeter y, West Seattle. Call for details 253-863-5598. 2 PLOTS $2500 each Nice area; located in the the beautiful Garden of the Good Shepherd, at Washington Memorial, Seatac. We’ve moved out of state, no longer needed; accepting offers Dennis 208-571-3711.

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2 PLOTS SxS $6,000 OBO. Desirable Garden of the Chimes, at Greenwood Memorial, Renton. Relaxing, mature, well cared for landscaping. 1 plot includes burial vault. Valued at $18,000. Seller pays half of transfer fee. 253-630-7622.

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2 SxS PLOTS at Sunset H i l l s M e m o r i a l Pa r k . Beautiful setting in the desirable Garden of Prayer (sold out area). Tr a n s fe r fe e p a i d by owner ($295). $16,500 www.SoundClassifieds.com each. This is most af- find what you need 24 hours a day fordable compared to newest areas priced at $24,000. Call 360-3058326 before 8 pm. C R E M AT I O N N I C H E Located in the original sold-out mausoleum in the Violet Corridor at eye level with a nice glass front. Situated in Acacia Memorial Park. Capacity two. Asking $10,000 or best offer 425-827-2293 (cemetery plot).

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4 PLOTS SIDE BY SIDE located in the Garden of the Good Shepherd. Section 12, block 40, Lot C. D e s i r a bl e B o n n ey Watson Memorial Park. Valued at $4,795 each. Selling for $1,500 each. or all 4 for $5,000. Call 425-572-6643.

GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies non-shedding, wormed, shots, $800/ea. 2 older Males, $500/ea. Highly intelligent. Wonderful with children; not just a pet, but one of the family. Sire Blonde Standard medium Poodle. Dame; small Golden Retriever. 360-652-7148.

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Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for an experienced truck driver with a CDL-B to drive out of Paine Field area in Everett, WA. Must have excellent driving record, be able to lift 50 lbs and load/unload truck. Position is Full-Time, 40 hrs a week and include excellent benefits. The schedule varies and requires flexibility. Must have knowledge of the Puget Sound area. Must provide current copy of driving abstract at time of interview. Please email resume to hreast@soundpublishing.com or apply in person Sound Publishing, Inc, 11323 Commando Rd W, Unit Main, Everett, WA 98204. E.O.E.

• General Worker - Everett

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

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

206-232-4600

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

Washington Park $6,550,000

Clyde Hill

$2,800,000

South End

$2,595,000

East Seattle

$2,098,000

View w/ Yard!

$1,839,000

New MI List!

$1,650,000

New! Luxury!

$1,598,000

Medina

$1,518,000

Sammamish

$1,295,000

East Mercer

$1,295,000

Montreux

$1,275,000

Somerset

$1,095,000

◆ Ideal S’End Hm $1,067,000

Bellevue

$949,000

New MI List!

$910,000

◆ North End

◆ Alki

$630,000

Sammmaish

$470,000

Gated estate sited privately off coveted McGilvra Blvd. This 2012 Classic Revival home offers the perfect blend of tradition w/all of the amenities for today’s lifestyles. 5BR/7.75BA. #768638 Julie Green 206-930-0511

Watch amazing Blue Angle Air Shows from your own deck! Incredible views of Lake WA, Seattle, Mountains & sunsets. 5 bed/3.75 bath home is located on the convenient North End. #802344 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Views take your breath away in this contemporary masterpiece! Private backyard backs to greenbelt, ideal for entertainment incl. outdoor kitchen & low maintenance! 5BR/4.5BA, 4665SF #796800 Heidi Klansnic 425-830-4199 Koleen Cook 425-233-5500

Mercerdale

$899,000

4BR/2.5BA home includes living/dining room, den/office, updated kitchen, family room, master w/en suite bath & gas fplc, hdwds, skylts, 2-car gar. #805876 Molly Penny 206-230-5515 Katie Penny Shea 206-755-5051

Perfectly positioned on the crest of Belmont Court, enjoying spectacular SW & NW sunsets, views of the lake, city & mountains; panorama from almost every window. 4BR/3.75BA. #790219 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

NOW COMPLETE! Luxurious contemporary gated & fully fenced residence in Redmond area; close to MSFT; exquisitely finished designer touches throughout this 5BR, 3.5BA home. #766184 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Meticulously built w/quality & longevity in mind, this grand Somerset residence will exceed expectations. Elegance exudes from marble detailing, parquet flooring, open kitchen. #793234 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411 Curt Peterson 425-503-4203

Sheridan Beach

$825,000

Enjoy spectacular views! Blocks from deeded beach club & waterfront, this rare to find, 3BR/2BA awaits your personal vision to create the ultimate dream home. #808458 Julie Green 206-230-5388

A secluded and most desirable Estate property, newly redesigned and inspired in 2015 by Johnson Design. Practice putting with views Mt. Rainier and the Cascades! 7BR/6.5BA. #804276 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

This 2-story immaculate home is bright and spacious, w/ an open floor plan, granite kitchen counter tops & 1-yr new stainless steel appliances. 4BR/2.5BA. Don’t miss this Medina charm! #806150 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Inspired by PNW architect, Ralph Anderson, this 5 BDRM/3 BA home features lush gardens, partial lake/city views, big windows, wood interiors, vaulted ceilings & flowing spaces. #813970 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114

$775,000

Enjoy 9585 sf of park-like grounds prof landscaped, drought resistant. 2350 sf 5BR/2BA daylight rambler. Lightfilled kitchen w/custom cabinetry. Easy commute, quiet dead end street. #809175 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

IDEAL MI LOT!

$428,500

All utilities in/ready to build! Savor serene sylvan 17,877 sf site in premier mid-Island E. Mercer neighborhood! Bank finance available. Park-like setting! #797307 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

North Bend

$305,000

Meticulously maintained home surrounded by majestic fir & cedar trees in the Wilderness Rim community. Roof, carpet, doors, heaters, vinyl storm windows, gutters all recently redone. #784078 Scott MacRae 206-499-5766 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Float Your Boat

$299,999

...or lay by the pool and watch the Seahawks arrive to work in theirs. This waterfront condo is adjacent to the VMAC and enjoys all the benefits of lakeside living. 2BR/1.7BA, 28’ slip. #769391 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

Capitol Hill

Cool, sophisticated, stunning w/50 yard line seats to the best views on Mercer Island. Blue Angels, hydroplanes, sailboats, yachts framed by the Olympic Mtns, Lk WA & Seattle skylines. #784816 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435

Contemporary architectural piece nestled in coveted Rock Meadow Farm Community. Awash in natural light, featuring an open concept & custom design in a tranquil setting. Great schools #802991 Tom Wu 206-240-7300

Stunning contemporary home w/20’ floor-to-ceiling glass windows sits on newly finished landscape in sought after Enatai. 3BR/3.5BA. Best value in west Bellevue. Move-in ready! #809582 Shelly Zhou 425-802-5667

Panoramic, front-and-center vistas of water, mountains and sky.....amplified by mirrored walls....stunning two bedroom, one den/office unit in the sought-after Waterside complex. #808629 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

Greenwater

Sun filled w/ western lake, city and mountain views...never a gray day here! Beautifully updated, hardwoods t/o main floor, walls of windows. 4,280sf, 4BR+Bonus rm. Carrera marble kit. #795190 Jane Harrison 206-919-9992 Stephanie St. Mary 206-953-8359

5BR/4BA NW Contemporary w/gorgeous circular drive & covered portico. Impressive two story entrance with vaulted ceilings & walls of windows add to the spaciousness of the main floor . #789873 Julie Green 206-930-0511

Charming MI rambler located on a large, flat lot just minutes from I-90. Great investment opportunity or add your personal touches to make this gem your own. 4BR/2.5BA. #807973 Nick Bisceglia 253-223-9077 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler in the heart of Sammamish w/ custom upgrades throughout. Spacious backyard deck for outside entertaining. New 50 year roof. #806635 Julie Green 206-230-5388

$118,500

Your year round recreation oasis waits! Enjoy endless summer & winter fun at this pristine Crystal River Ranch property! 1/2 ac+ this flat, corner lot is close to playground & clubhouse #770312 Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380

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$350,000

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

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