mercer island reporter, may 13, 2015

By Katie [email protected]

At their May 4 meeting, City Councilmembers debated about whether the city should take more time on its Comprehensive Plan update to complete other plan-ning processes.

A city’s Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the state Growth Management Act (GMA), is the centerpiece for local planning. It informs decisions on the develop-

ment code, capital improvements and natural resource protection, among others.

Mercer Island’s plan was last amended in 2004, and its next update is due on June 30—a fast-approaching deadline with deci-sions on bus intercept, parking and Town Center visioning yet to be reached.

The city is already done with one piece of the puzzle, adopt-ing its Shoreline Master Program update and receiving final approval from the Department of Ecology in March. Also, many of the elements—Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Utilities and Shorelines—involve all areas

of the Island, not just downtown. “Much of what’s in the Comp

Plan is not going to change,” said Councilmember Jane Brahm. “It’s got to be updated, but it’s not a total overhaul. We’re not starting from scratch.”

When updating its plan, the city is required at a minimum to incorporate changes to the state law, primarily the GMA, changes to Vision 2040 and Transportation 2040, changes to the County-wide planning policies (which were rewritten in 2012) and any other changes the City Council wants made.

The Council set the scope of work in February 2014, and requested a “review light,” which is “essentially, making sure we met the requirements of those documents and agencies,” said Development Services Group (DSG) Director Scott Greenberg.

“It did not include a review

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Public parking planned for new building, but no grocery store

Katie [email protected]

A planned five-story mixed-use development for the lot south of McDonald’s and north of S.E. 29th Street, under contract with Hines, will feature two of three major amenities promised to the city.

During discussions on the mor-atorium on Town Center build-ing, the City Council decided to exempt the Hines project due to potential legal challenges and the benefits it would bring, including 200 spaces of public parking, a large plaza and a specialty grocery store.

Plans for the building will come before the city’s Design

Hines releases designs

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I-90 to close again this weekend

The weekend roadway closure, starting at 11 p.m. on Friday, May 15, has changed from westbound to eastbound, leading to fewer impacts for Mercer Island residents.

Detour maps and exit details can be found on the WSDOT website. This is the �nal detour before a summer hiatus. De-tours resume in October 2015.

Candidate deadlinesThere are �ve open seats in

the November general election for the Mercer Island City Coun-cil. Go to www.kingcounty.gov/elections to learn how to �le as a candidate.

The deadline for online �ling is May 15 at 4 p.m. Paper forms must be returned no later than May 15 at 4:30 p.m.

‘Run like a Girl’Mercer Island Parks and Rec-

reation is sponsoring a race just for girls to ‘run fast, hard and strong’ beginning at 10 a.m. on May 16 at Luther Burbank Park. Registration deadlines have been extended.

Register online using course No. 15551, or call 206-275-7609.

Plant sale on Saturday

Mercer Island High School horticulture students are run-ning a plant sale at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Crest Or-ganic Greenhouses and Nursery.

For more, contact [email protected].

May is bike monthNational Bike Month is cel-

ebrated across the Puget Sound area. The most popular event is National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15.

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Hochberg, D’Souza to run for School Board in November

By Joseph [email protected]

Following the appointment of Ralph Jorgenson to the vacated School Board Position No. 5 seat, fellow applicants David D’Souza and Bill Hochberg announced their intent to run for School Board this November. Three of the five School Board positions will be up for election.

Tracy Drinkwater initially planned on running as well, but u l t i m a t e l y opted other-wise to focus on other endeavors.

In his address to the board during the Position No. 5 appoint-ment pro-cess on May 2, D’Souza said his background as an engineer, his background as a parent and his work in the community and in the school system would make him a worthy addition. D’Souza serves as executive commit-tee co-president for the Mercer Island Schools Foundation and has worked with Islander Middle School co-principal Aaron

Miller to bring an after school computer science program to the middle school.

“I have such a passion for edu-cation and learning from the many interesting people around me that I think being on the board is a natural evolution as an active, engaged parent who is listening to other parents and listening to what’s hap-pening in the c o m m u n i t y through the f o u n d a t i o n and through our work dur-ing the school bond [effort],” he told the board.

During his address to the board, Hochberg mentioned three critical areas facing the district were hiring a new super-intendent, school construction and school funding.

“The reality is where we’re mostly going to be affected is from Olympia,” he said in regards to funding issues. “I have a strong past experience with dealing with all sorts of issues in Olympia. I know where to go, I know who to talk to.”

Three positions are open on the Mercer Island School Board.

The filing period for candi-dates runs through Friday, May 15. For more, go to www.king-county.gov.

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Commission on May 27, said Ty Bennion, Hines’ senior managing director.

The Reporter got a preview of the design and renderings, which feature many of the inspirations shown at an open house on Feb. 26, including greenery, wide open spaces and simple forms.

The plans include more than 500 parking spaces, with some

surface level stalls for retail and two underground levels—one for residents and one for public use. Hines is still in negotiation with the city, which is trying to secure money from Sound Transit, on the funding for the parking.

There’s about 16,000 square feet of retail space in the building. However, the plans do not include space large enough for a specialty grocery store, a feature that was mentioned during several public meetings.

“I don’t anticipate there will be a Whole Foods,” Bennion said.

Hines has been keeping tabs on the city’s Town Center vision-ing process, planning a mid-block pedestrian connection between their building and McDonald’s, and adding 7,000 extra square feet of space to their public plaza, which will include an amphi-theater, a fireplace and plenty of places to sit.

Hines is hoping to break ground early next year.

Courtesy Neoscape, IncThe proposed Hines building will achieve a height bonus up to three stories by providing public amenities like this large plaza, which will be along S.E. 29th Street.

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Joel Wachs resigns, leaves open seat

Joel Wachs, who was appointed to the Mercer Island City Council Position No. 4 in January, resigned effective May 6 due to a “sudden and severe change in health.”

“During the coming months, the residents of Mercer Island deserve to have a councilmember-who can represent them with his or her full attention as our community tackles the numerous important issues before it,” Wachs wrote in a letter to Mayor Bruce Bassett and City Manager Noel Treat.

Wachs missed two Council meetings recently —April 20, and a special meeting on April 30.

Wachs was selected by the Council with a 3-2 vote to fill the vacancy left by Tana Senn, who was elect-ed to the state Legislature. Eleven Islanders applied to fill the vacancy.

During his Council term, Wachs served on the Open

Space Conservancy Trust and Youth, Senior and Family Services Advisory Board, according to the city website. His goals were to work with Islanders on updating the Town Center code, listen to residents about their views concern-ing the related issues of

growth and change in our community and “learn as much as I can about our city’s government as quickly as I can.”

The city is work-ing to determine the next steps in this situation, Treat said.

At the next Council meeting on May 18, Bassett will lead deliber-ations regarding a replace-ment process. The city is looking into the legality of leaving the seat open until the November general election, or appointing a “placeholder” to serve for a few months.

Wachs’ seat would have been contested during the general election this fall as an unexpired two-year term.

“This is a sad moment for all of us, but of course, we support Joel in his deci-sion to make recovery a top

priority,” Bassett said. “Joel has long impressed me. He’s been a smart and stead-fast advocate for this com-munity through his tenure with the Farmers’ Market, his time on the Open Space Trust Board and recently as a City Council appointee.. I wish him a speedy recovery and a quick return to public service.”

Carl Silverberg anounces Council candidacy

Carl Silverberg filed on Monday, May 11 to seek the Mercer Island City Council seat being vacated by Joel Wachs (Position No. 4).

“I think the best contri-bution I can make right now is to increase the dia-logue between the City Council and the people who live on the Island,” Silverberg stated in a press release. “That means reaching out to all groups, all sides and listening to what they have to say. Everybody needs to have their voice heard.”

Silverberg was one of 11 Islanders to apply for the City Council vacancy left by Tana Senn in January.

He currently works as a political strategist and fund-raiser, most recently for the President of Ghana.

Silverberg has worked with lobbyists and elected officials in Washington D.C., doing fundraising and com-municat ions, and before that was the executive assis-tant for U.S. Representative C a r o l y n Maloney. He also spent six years in investment bank-ing.

He said the Council could use different strategies to connect with constituents.

“I’d like to see the Council hold meetings in different

venues and in dif-ferent parts of the Island,” he said. “I’ve spent a lot of time working with members of Congress and the ones who are the most effective are the ones who spend as much time as

possible in their districts talking with voters ... You can’t solve a problem by just waiting for people to bring it to you.”

Silverberg and his family moved from Washington, D.C. to Mercer Island in 2006.

He said he wants to help Mercer Island manage growth and development, especially in the Town Center.

“Sound Transit is going to bring significant change to the Island and the real ques-

tion is how to manage the growth so that we don’t end up looking like a mini-Bellevue,” he emphasized. “We have

to preserve the deep sense of community that every-one wants and find ways to enhance the town center so that it attracts families and children. That’s where the outreach comes in; listening to what people have to say before making a decision.”

Silverberg is a mem-ber of the Stroum Jewish Community Center, a member of Herzl Ner Tamid, a member of the Executive Board of the 41st Democrats, on the Board of Directors of Mercer Trading, Inc. at Mercer Island High School and is involved locally with the World Affairs Council, Global Washington and Seattle City Club.

Contact Silverberg 202-320-9797 or [email protected].

Joel Wachs

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How to file for City Council

There are �ve open seats in the November general election for the Mercer Island City Council.

Go to www.kingcounty.gov/elections to learn how to �le as a candidate.

Online �ling is May 11-15, or paper forms must be returned no later than May 15 at 4:30 p.m.

All important dates and deadlines can be found in the 2015 Candidate Manual.

In-person candidate �ling: Monday, May 11 at 8:30 a.m. through Friday, May 15 at 4:30 p.m.

Online candidate �ling: Monday, May 11 at 9 a.m. through Friday, May 15 at 4 p.m.

Deadline for candidates to withdraw: Monday, May 18 at 4:30 p.m.

As of Reporter deadline, incumbents Jane Brahm (Position No. 1), Debbie Bertlin (Position No. 7) and Bruce Bassett (Posi-tion No. 5) had �led.

The other open seats are Position No. 3, cur-rently held by Mike Cero, and Position No. 4.

“I’d like to see the Council hold meetings in different places.”

Carl Silverberg


Why does he support a budget that doesn’t meet the needs of Mercer island students and educators?

Why is he restricting local control of Mercer Island schools and increasing class sizes?

Why is he cutting local teachers’ pay?

Ask SenatorSteve Litzow...

Call Senator Litzow at 800-562-6000 & Tell Him:

• Don’t raise our kids’ class sizes• Don’t cut our teachers’ pay• Don’t restrict local support for our schools

Paid for by the 85,000 members of the Washington Education Association *SB 5077, ^http://www.salaries.wa.gov/salary.htm, +SB 6109

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Steve Litzow, Senate education committee chairperson, supports a budget*

that falls far short of fully funding K-12 public schools, including STEM and programs for struggling students.

Litzow is sponsoring legislation+ that restricts our ability to invest local levy and foundation funds to reduce class sizes. He also voted to gut the class sizeinitiative approved by one million voters in November. His plan would alsoeliminate our local ability to fund teachers for classes like AP and IB courses.

Educators have gone six years without any state cost-of-living increase. Litzowsupports a budget that includes a small 3 percent COLA for educators over thenext two years with no change in health care support. Educators have not seenan increase in health care funding in five years. Given rising health care costs,that means many educators will see their paychecks go down. (Meanwhile, Litzow and other legislators are slated to get an 11 percent raise, and moremoney for health care.)^

Why does he support a budget that doesn’t meet the needs of Mercer island students and educators?

Why is he restricting local control of Mercer Island schools and increasing class sizes?

Why is he cutting local teachers’ pay?

Ask SenatorSteve Litzow...

Call Senator Litzow at 800-562-6000 & Tell Him:

• Don’t raise our kids’ class sizes• Don’t cut our teachers’ pay• Don’t restrict local support for our schools

Paid for by the 85,000 members of the Washington Education Association *SB 5077, ^http://www.salaries.wa.gov/salary.htm, +SB 6109

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Steve Litzow, Senate education committee chairperson, supports a budget*

that falls far short of fully funding K-12 public schools, including STEM and programs for struggling students.

Litzow is sponsoring legislation+ that restricts our ability to invest local levy and foundation funds to reduce class sizes. He also voted to gut the class sizeinitiative approved by one million voters in November. His plan would alsoeliminate our local ability to fund teachers for classes like AP and IB courses.

Educators have gone six years without any state cost-of-living increase. Litzowsupports a budget that includes a small 3 percent COLA for educators over thenext two years with no change in health care support. Educators have not seenan increase in health care funding in five years. Given rising health care costs,that means many educators will see their paychecks go down. (Meanwhile, Litzow and other legislators are slated to get an 11 percent raise, and moremoney for health care.)^

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Are teacher strikes an effective way to send a message to legislators?ISLAND TALK

“I think it’s pretty powerful. If there are no teachers, there’s no class”

MEIR JABLONStudent

Mercer Island

“I think it’s hard to catch peoples’ attention, but a strike will do it.”

VICKI RACKNERBusiness consultant

Mercer Island

“I guess it’s getting the attention, but it disrupts the school year.”

KIM PALMERAccounting

Mercer Island

“It’s an effective way to draw attention. I don’t know how quickly it directs the message.”

ELLEN MONTEITHLegal assistant

Seattle

“I don’t think it is, because I don’t see a causal relationship.”

RICK NAGELRetired teacher

Mercer Island

HeadlineTo the editorMore study needed to justify PSE’s Energize Eastside

PSE’s studies that show a need for Energize Eastside assume that no local generation plants are operating during an infrequent arctic winter event. This is an unrealistic assumption, because many of those generators were acquired by the company to serve exactly this scenario.

The report by the Independent Technical Analyst studied a sce-nario where about half the genera-tors were turned on, and it found that the need for Energize Eastside was reduced, but not eliminated. We would like a study that shows what happens when all the genera-tors are turned on. This is the nor-mal way to conduct such a study, so we’re not asking for anything unusual.

PSE’s studies also assume a huge amount of power is being trans-mitted to Canada. Canada doesn’t need this power, and could be com-pensated in other ways. Bellevue’s analyst studied what would hap-pen if no electricity was flowing to Canada during these emergencies, and concluded that 80% of the system overloads would disappear. We ask ColumbiaGrid to explain why PSE’s customers are exclu-sively responsible for paying for Canada’s electrical service.

Finally, we remind PSE and

ColumbiaGrid that they are required to plan the grid as if it belonged to one utility. There is already an under-utilized 230 kV transmission line through the Eastside. ColumbiaGrid identi-fied it as the best choice to serve Canadian electricity. However, this option was inexplicably taken off the table when PSE said they wanted to build a second 230 kV transmission line, parallel to the first one, about a mile to the east. This is not something a single utility could justify, and therefore it is not allowable under current regulations.

The letter gives PSE until May 22 to respond. If the deadline is not met, or the response is not reasonable, further actions are planned that will become increas-ingly uncomfortable for PSE.

Steve O’Donnell, President Coalition of Eastside

Neighborhoods for Sensible Energy (CENSE)

Larry G. Johnson, President, Citizens for Sane

Eastside Energy (CSEE)

News helicopter over Island fire on May 5

On May 5, in the early morning, from 5:50 a.m. to 6:40 a.m., there was a helicopter hovering above Mercer Island. The constant noise kept the whole house awake and

lasted nearly an hour.From local police I found out

it was a King 5 News helicopter reporting on a local fire. When I called their news desk, I got a very indifferent reply,

“We are reporting a breaking news in that area.”

When asked why they couldn’t send a vehicle instead, I got the same reply, “It is breaking news.” When pressed whether that in itself justifies disturbing an entire neighborhood in the early morn-ing for an hour, I received the same reply, “It is breaking news.”

I hope (this will) let the local residents know that it was King 5 News’ helicopter. So that if they wish to, they can contact them.

Bing Wu

In May, honoring older Americans

The Washington State Council on Aging is asking you to join us, and Gov. Jay Inslee, in honor-ing Older Americans during the month of May.

Since 1963, the month of May

has been historically designated to recognize the contributions of Older Americans. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a posi-tive impact in the lives of others.

This theme also reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law in July


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Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

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

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Brian Emanuels, Vice-PresidentPat Braman, DirectorAdair Dingle, Director

Dave Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent

Regular School Board MeetingThursday, May 14, 2015

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Congressman Smith speaks at Chamber lunch

By Katie [email protected]

Adam Smith, Ninth District Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives, was the featured speaker at the May Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, talking about issues facing the region and nation.

Congress is struggling with low confidence in

government, failing to put together a transportation package and trying to pay workers fairly, Smith said. The Washington State Legislature is facing similar problems.

Smith, in his ninth term, is the Ranking Minority mem-ber of the House Armed Services Committee, hav-ing also served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

He embraces a pragmatic and practical approach to federal issues.

“I view politics and pub-lic policy as solving prob-lems,” Smith said. “You bring a diverse group of people together, you look at a bunch of different issues and you say, how can we get to a better solution? How can we make decisions and enact policy to improve the

quality of life for the people in our community?”

It’s not always easy. “We have a diverse popu-

lation, and we don’t always agree on things,” he said.

Smith, who recently moved from South King

County to Bellevue, said that each com-munity has its own issues, from inte-grating transit to providing free and reduced lunch.

His office doesn’t limit itself to federal issues, he said, and aims to be “constit-uency-focused.”

He has he has worked with everyone from kids in school to veterans, helping them get the educa-tion and the benefits they deserve.

“Helping people navigate through the byzantine sys-tem of government is part of what we do,” Smith said, “Then also we bring com-munity leaders together when problems come up.”

May 16 - 20 is ‘Safe Boating’ week

May 16-20 has been declared as Mercer Island Safe Boating Week.

On average, 700 people die each year in boating related accidents in the U.S., with the vast majority of those accidents caused by human error and poor judg-ment and not by the boat, equipment, or environmen-tal factors, according to the city’s proclamation.

Washington State expe-rienced 22 boating related fatalities in 2014, an increase from 17 reported in 2013.

The mission of United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, as well as the Mercer Island Police

Department’s Marine Patrol unit, is to promote and improve recreational boat-ing safety.

The local United States Coast guard Auxiliary Eastside Flotilla 22, is hold-ing one-day classes on boat-ing rules and safety.

State law requires all per-sons between the ages of 12 and 60 years of age to have a state Boater Education Card in their possession when operating a boat powered by a 15 hp motor or greater. Vessel operators who are required to have a Boater Education Card must carry the card on board the ves-sel and have it available for inspection by an enforce-ment officer. Not carrying a card can result in a fine.

The classes will be held

between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 30 and Saturday, June 27 at Bellevue Fire Station

#9 in Newcastle at 12412 Newcastle Way.

The cost is $30 for the class materials and the test. Registrants are asked to reg-ister and pay two weeks in advance to receive the book before the class begins.

Those who attend the one day class and pass the examination at the end of the day, will receive a cer-tificate which may be used to apply for a Washington state Boater Education card.

For information and to register, email Terrence Hooper at [email protected] or call 425-885-0259.

For more on state law regarding boating and ves-sel registration, go to boat.wa.gov/regulations.asp.

Boater card required to drive boat with 15 hp or above engine

Congressman Adam Smith

Island Forum By Mike Cero

If 45 years ago the Council decided their citizens were better served with a golf course on Pioneer Park, today we would perfectly and unknowingly accept the “wisdom” of this decision. Although we have many neighbors who have lived on the Island for decades, we are actually a transient popu-lation. We experience a 50 percent turnover with the Island’s population about every 10 years. If we had a golf course on the south end, it wouldn’t be too long before the majority of citizens would know nothing of Pioneer Park and more relevantly, citi-zens moving to the Island would be more drawn to golf courses and perhaps less to parks and open space. Otherwise they wouldn’t move to a com-munity with a golf course.

Island turnover and our natural adaptability means only the most negligent policies will be redeemed over time. It is this real-ity that concerns me as the Council and Town Center Stakeholders and Liaison Group update the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the

plan guiding development and land use for the next two decades.

The proposed Comprehensive Plan before the Council is edited to read “the overall proportion of single fam-ily housing would only

decrease from about 727 percent to 6571 percent of the City’s total hous-ing supply.” This means that the 1994 Comprehensive Plan noted a 77 percent single fam-ily density that was predicted to decrease to 71 percent by

2015. The current Draft Comprehensive Plan predicts the single fam-ily density decreasing to 65 percent in 2035. Our housing and land use policies are predictably decreasing the Island’s single family household percentage from 77 per-cent in 1994 to 65 percent in 2035.

Another concern-ing issue is the policy of increasing density on the Island. For comparison, our population grew 3 percent from 2000 to 2010. Present policies in the Draft Comprehensive Plan has the Island grow-ing 6 percent from 2010 to 2020 and another 5 per-cent from 2020 to 2030. My feeling is this commu-nity must start adopting policies recognizing the

strengths, weaknesses and limitations of a “built out” community.

Policies and plans that decrease single family households are not trends we should promote on the Island. Our high percent-age of single family house-holds is a situation to embrace. A situation that is envied among other communities. It is what enables our high volun-teerism in schools, parks and playfields, well-super-vised children and many other positive archetypal small town characteristics. We are an Island with small town senses and priorities united in pur-pose for strong schools, beautiful parks, relatively low crime, easy traffic and fiscal responsibility. This is at risk with policies that change our social fabric.

The Council is under significant Regional pressure to accommo-date growth and assume responsibility for our “fair share.” My sense is the Comprehensive Plan will be approved with minor tweaks, when it requires a major overhaul to reverse this undesirable trend of decreasing single family household percentage and more density.

Mike Cero has been a Councilmember for the

City of Mercer Island since 2007.

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Cli�ord Arthur BartellsOn April 27, 2015, Cli�ord Arthur

Bartells passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home on Mercer Island. He was born on October 14, 1908 in the Proctor area of Tacoma to Gustav L. Bartells and Louise K. (Sipple) Bartells. He spent many summers at his grandfather, William Sipple’s home on Filucy Bay in Longbranch, played on the wharves of Old Town, Tacoma and sold papers underneath the 11th St. Bridge to Mosquito Fleet customers. He attended Sherman Elementary, Central School, and Lincoln High School; and he graduated from Stadium High School in 1926. He then attended University of Washington, where he met wife Ruth C. Nunan and graduated in Engineering in 1930. His graduate school was M.I.T. (Cambridge, MA). While at UW he was commissioned as Lieutenant in the Coast Guard Auxiliary serving at Ft. Worden in the 30’s.

His career of over 40 years with American Can Company began as factory clean up boy to support schooling and went on to become Manager of Manufacturing and Supervisor of the Paci�c Northwest Region. His work took him and family from Seattle to San Francisco, Hamilton, Ontario, Chicago, back to San Francisco, and �nally back to Seattle where he lived on Mercer Island since 1964.

Cli� was a true Husky fan. He was the oldest member of the Washington Athletic Club and an honorary member of both the Women’s University Club and P.E.O. Chapter FH because of his many service contributions to their organizations while his wife Ruth was alive.

Family always came �rst so the family learned and shared his many interests including old cars, gardening (especially roses and begonias), tinkering and craftsmanship, camping and hiking, swimming, �shing, sailing and world travel. His music interests ranged from Swan Lake to the Maple Leaf Rag. He loved playing “My Wild Irish Rose” and old favorites on his home organ as late as February 2015. He was a humble, loving, private, curious, literate, intelligent, humorous, concerned, conservative American gentleman.

Cli�ord was predeceased by his dear wife of 60+ years, Ruth and granddaughter Cheri Gindroz. Survivors are daughters: Ann Martin (John) of Tacoma and Jenny Downing of Santa Rosa, CA; grandchildren Susan Blake, Tacoma and Michael Gindroz (Laura) of Maple Valley; great grandchildren Zachary Blake, Sidney and Claire Gindroz, and “adopted daughter” Karen Atkins (Len) of Black Butte, OR.

The family gives many thanks and gratitude to his full time caregivers for the last six months and support from Evergreen Hospice.

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APRIL 24COLLISION: A car driven by a 43-year-old Island woman was traveling south and turning left from 72nd Avenue S.E. to S.E. 24th Street, hitting another vehicle in the intersection, pushing it into the curb and damaging the rear axle. The woman said she thought the other vehicle had a stop sign at the intersec-tion, which is not correct, as there is no traffic control for east or westbound traffic. She admitted fault and was charged with failure to yield.

ORDER VIOLATION: A 31-year-old Island male was taken into custody at the 8900 block of S.E. 44th Street after allegedly violating a protection order.

DUI: A 49-year-old Island male was arrested at the 7700 block of S.E. 27th Street on suspicion of driv-ing under the influence. He gave BAC samples of .140.

APRIL 25THEFT: A 28-year-old man reported that 2011 Philarmonic Gold Coins were stolen from his residence at the 4200 block of 86th Avenue S.E.

APRIL 27PROWLING: Vehicles belong-ing to a 36-year-old woman and 36-year-old man at the 6700 block of 80th Avenue S.E. were prowled overnight. The cars were unlocked and in their attached garage, which was left open. The victims’ credit cards were taken and used by the sus-pect.

PROWLING: A 33-year-old woman at the 8000 block of S.E. 65th Street reported that an old camera and bag of clothing were stolen from her car, which was left

unlocked in the driveway overnight.

APRIL 28TRAFFIC OFFENSE: A 50-year-old Marysville man was arrested at the 1800 block of West Mercer Way for driving with a suspended license.

PROWLING: A 31-year-old Island male reported that someone smashed the windows of his car and stole some loose change at the 8400 block of S.E. 47th Place.

PROWLING: Vehicles belong-ing to a 42-year-old man and 44-year-old woman who live at the 6200 block of 82nd Avenue S.E. were prowled. Windows were smashed and numerous items were stolen. Two white males were caught on surveillance video running up their driveway early in the morning and prowling the cars.

PROWLING: An iPad, three library books and a back-pack were stolen from a vehicle belonging to a 61-year-old male at the 8400 block of S.E. 33rd Place. The windows of the locked vehi-cle had been smashed.

PROWLING: A 44-year-old man at the 4300 block of 92nd Avenue S.E. reported that his car alarm went off at 4:45 a.m. He found the

driver side front window smashed and his gym bag stolen. The bag contained a wristwatch, clothes, a jump rope and Italian-style tennis shoes.

THEFT: A 49-year-old Renton woman was arrested at the 3600 block of 72nd Avenue S.E. after stealing a 57-year-old Island man’s truck, using his keys.

APRIL 29WARRANT ARREST: A 34-year-old Bothell man was arrested at the 7200 block of West Mercer Way on a mis-demeanor warrant.

THEFT: A 62-year-old Island man reported that a cata-lytic converter was stolen from his vehicle, parked at the 2300 block of N.E. 128th Place.

THEFT: A 58-year-old man also reported that a catalytic converter was stolen. His truck was parked at the Park and Ride. There is possible surveillance video of the theft.

Police Crime stats for AprilEvery month, the Police Department calculates crime statistics and com-pares them to numbers from the year prior. In April of this year, there were 68 serious o�enses, compared to 67 in 2014. There were only three

burglaries reported, compared to 2014’s 13, and fewer auto thefts, but there were more cases of theft and identity theft. Last month, there were 13 adult arrests and zero juvenile arrests. Police arrested 11 adults and one juvenile in April 2014.There were 1,791 calls for service this year, com-pared to 1,706 in 2014.

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At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, the Mercer Island Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a structure fire in the 5900 block of Island Crest Way, said Officer Jennifer Franklin.

There were no inju-ries, but all lanes of Island Crest Way from the 5300-6000 block were blocked temporar-ily. The school district was advised of the inci-dent for bus planning.

The homeowners were awakened by noise com-ing from the garage and found the garage full of smoke with some flames visible. They immedi-ately evacuated the resi-dence and called 911.

The first firefighters arriving on-scene found a fully involved garage fire that had extended through the roof. The fire was fought initial-ly from the exterior to reduce heat, then crews launched an offen-sive attack to reduce fire spread. The fire was controlled by 6:07 a.m.. Extra caution by firefighters was exhib-ited as a small amount of stored ammunition in the garage exploded dur-ing fire. There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters.

Twelve fire appara-tus with 33 personnel were used. In addition to MIFD, apparatus and crews came from Bellevue, Eastside Fire and Rescue and Seattle Fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has altered its plans.

The next I-90 weekend roadway closure, which goes from 11 p.m. on Friday, May 15, to 5 a.m. on Monday, May 18, will once again be eastbound, said city communications and sustainability manager Ross Freeman.

“Originally the detour would have been the west-bound version, which leads to greater MI impacts,” Freeman said.

All eastbound traffic from Seattle will be rout-ed to the center roadway express lanes until Mercer Island.

Residents wishing to drive east from Mercer Island to Bellevue can use the normal mainline lanes.

The HOV entrance near Uwajimaya in Seattle is not available to single-occu-pant vehicles (SOV’s).

This is the final detour before a summer hia-tus. Detours resume in October 2015.

More information is available on the WSDOT website.

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The High School Start-Time Committee began its greater community out-reach on Mercer Island, hosting an informational open house Thursday, May 7 at Islander Middle School.

It was the second meet-ing of its kind, with a prior meeting taking place in Bellevue late last month.

“We’re doing the infor-mation meeting tonight and then we have a really detailed survey coming up that should really give people a chance to drill down what they support, what they don't support and how it affects differ-ent activities,” committee member and parent Paige Behrbaum said. “We've talked to all the internal stakeholders and the stu-dents and kind of saved the

community piece for the end. We just really want people to take the survey and get a lot of participants so we get accurate data on what people are thinking.”

Another parent, Sue Reichert, said she turned out to advocate as a band parent who is aware of the impact later start times would have on the band schedule. She believes high school start times should remain as they are at 8 a.m.

“I understand that the science is out there that teenagers need more sleep, but I’m not sure this is the solution to them grab-bing an extra 15 minutes,” Reichert said. “The reason being they all have their own physiology, their own need to perform at school, and they’re going to do what they’re going to do regardless of what the start and end times are. They’re still going to stay up late if they want to get their work done and not get enough sleep.”

Committee mem-ber and parent Frances

Osman attended both the Bellevue and Mercer Island open houses. She estimated about 80 percent of Bellevue parents were in favor of the change, while 80 percent of Mercer Island parents were against it.

“The feedback we’ve heard from the Bellevue parents was overwhelm-ingly in favor of changing the start time. They don't seem to see as many chal-lenges with it as we do,” she said. “But their students are starting at 7:30 a.m. versus 8 a.m. and so I think they really do see more benefit in the fact that they would probably go to 8:30 a.m. which would give them a extra hour.”

The committee will make its online survey available through the Mercer Island Schools website at www.merceris-landschools.org this week. Following feedback review, the committee plans to make a recommendation to the School Board in June.

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Mercer Island Police are investigating whether a 17-year-old Mercer Island High School student hacked into the high school’s grading system to change grades. KIRO 7 reported that a teacher noticed abnormali-ties on her class account, in particular, an unauthor-ized change of a student’s grades. Three other teachers found evidence of

hacking in their accounts with grade changes for the same student. Police estimate the grades were changed ten times. The student, a juve-nile, is being investigated for computer trespass and could be put into a diver-sion program. Neither the police or the Mercer Island School Dis-trict would comment.

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of zoning in the city. It did not include a review of the Town Center. It was just a fairly simple update,” Greenberg said.

“Most cities around us were actually tearing apart their Comprehensive Plans and having those kind of debates.”

Greenberg said that “there is no extension pro-cess allowed in State law.”

The city’s Planning Commission met eight times last fall to discuss the latest update. There were no public comments at any of those meetings, though the community gained interest in the pro-cess with the Town Center visioning work begin-ning and agreements with Sound Transit on light rail and parking starting to take shape.

During the May 4 public hearing, citizens pointed out that the Town Center visioning will culminate in a code revision, which must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

“I think we’re putting the cart before the horse,” said Councilmember Mike Cero. “I would like to see this suspended or tabled until the Town Center Liaison Group has made their report after hearing from the Town Center Stakeholders group, and then the Planning Commission has their cut at it … We’ve got so many things out of sequence from the way we should do this.”

Apart from Town Center, another worry expressed was about a decision made by the Planning Commission last year. The seven-member

group voted to downgrade the level of service (LOS) from ‘C’ to ‘D’ for desig-nated streets and intersec-tions. LOS is a grade set by wait times at intersections and other measures.

Downgrading the LOS would ease mitigation required for additional traffic generated for a new project, making it poten-tially cheaper and easier for developers. Keeping it at ‘C’ would require expensive transportation improvements paid for by the city, possibly with some help from mitiga-tion or impact fees paid by developers.

After questions about Mercer Island’s planned growth targets—how many additional people the city has to plan and zone for in the next 20 years—from the Council and community, the city recently launched into a debate about the obliga-tions and opportunities under the GMA, looking into potentially charging GMA impact fees.

The Council’s discussion followed the first read-ing of the Comprehensive Plan update, though Councilmembers ques-tioned whether it consti-tuted a “first reading.”

Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz stressed at the beginning of the discus-sion that no final decisions would be made until June 15 at the earliest.

“We may decide after tonight that even what we’re going to do on June 15 won’t be the final review of this,” Grausz said.

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Rotary Islanders for May

The Mercer Island Rotary Club named Jonathan Costa and Kayleigh Dobson its Islanders of the Month for May.

Costa is a member of National Honor Society, involved with the MIHS H a m R a d i o C l u b and par-ticipated in cross countr y. O u t s i d e of school, he has led and t r a i n e d rescue groups for King County Search and Rescue and was a student leader for Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. The son of Susan and Donald Costa, he enjoys mountain climbing, sailing and skiing and plans to study computer science at the University of Oregon next year.

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New city attorney to start May 27

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Kari Sand, the newly hired city attorney for Mercer Island, will start work on May 27, accord-ing to a press release sent Monday, May 11 by city communications and sus-tainability manager Ross Freeman.

Sand will oversee in-house legal matters for the city following the early medical retirement of Katie Knight. Knight's last Council meeting was Monday, May 4.

“We had a strong pool of candidates, but the hir-ing committee was unan-imous in its selection of Kari as the top choice; she has the skills, the experi-ence, and the personality to serve our City well," said City Manager Noel Treat. “Katie will indeed be sorely missed – all of us have benefited great-ly from her sage advice and tenacious nature. We

wish her all the very best as she heads to retirement in Colorado.”

Sand has served as a city attorney or assis-tant city attor-ney for various regional cities, including most recently the cit-ies of Medina and Sammamish, while working for Kenyon Disend PLLC. Prior to joining that firm in 2005, Sand served as

an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Tacoma for six years and as an associ-

ate attorney for two years at a general civil practice firm in Tacoma.

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Sand received her law degree from the University of Oregon in 1997 and passed the bar exam in both Washington State and Washington, D.C.

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7 Summits founder A.C. Sherpa hopes to provide resources to homeland


There’s a pin that adorns the left lapel on Islander A.C. Sherpa’s blue blaz-er, one that conjoins the American and Nepali flags.

“Nepal gave me a birth, America gave me a future,” Sherpa said. “With this combination, I wanted to give something to both countries. But Nepal needs the most right now.”

Sherpa is the founder and president of the 7 Summits Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit org an i z at i on named after his efforts scal-ing the Seven Summit expedi-tion. He created the founda-tion and climbed the Seven Summit trek in 2010 to raise money and awareness for the health clinics, schools, and other social sectors of Nepal.

Now through his foun-dation, Sherpa hopes to provide his homeland with the resources it requires as it recovers from the dev-astation of the April 25 7.8 magnitude earthquake that

killed 8,000 people and left over a million people with-out a home.

Sherpa estimated 1.5 mil-lion Nepali people are liv-ing on the street, outdoors in parks underneath trees, and are in desperate need of tents. Children do not have physical school build-ings to attend. Roads have been destroyed and rescue choppers are needed to transport supplies. He said of the million tents needed, only about 30,000 have been provided so far.

“Since the day the earth-quake came on April 25, these people don’t have a home. They don’t have

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right now and the people are very frustrated,” he said. “[If] anybody, Northface, Mountain Hardwear, if they’re willing to write down the tax writeup and ship the tent, 7 Summits will give them our receipts and make sure the tents get to the needy people in the vil-lage who don’t have a home today.”

Born in the village of Tapting, most of Sherpa’s

family lives in Nepal, and he says he hasn’t been able to contact his closest younger sister or the treasurer of the 7 Summit Foundation since the earthquake occurred.

Sherpa said Nepal is in need of doctors to help the mass amount of sick and wounded, and alleviate some of the pressure off the medics already there. Volunteers and manpower are also needed to help build houses and sort through the rubble.

“We intend to collect tents, funding and look for volunteers to go to Nepal. We will facilitate it, get per-mission from the Nepali government and do what-ever it takes to do it,” he said. “Funding will go 100 percent toward rebuilding peoples’ homes, so they can restore and situate them-selves and so kids can go to school in houses.”

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Premier Vashon $4,995,000 Waterfront Vashon, WA. Unique in style…timeless in design…a custom remodeled, 3.33 acre, park-like estate o� ers a rare opportunity to capture 385’ of premier waterfront on Quartermaster Harbor. � is 4BR/4.25BA masterpiece awaits!

Shawn Elings 425.829.5622www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/20962

Artisan Crafted Charm $4,690,0003061 69th Ave SE. A special opportunity in location, quality, design & view presents itself with this 5BR/4.25BA home. Sited on a private street, on Island’s Northwest side, this home has Nantucket charm and true artisans had a hand in every detail.

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Sweeping Views $2,999,900 7228 SE 24th St. � is 5BR/4.75BA home of-fers sweeping views of the Lake, Cascades & Bellevue skyline. Huge gourmet kitchen, eleva-tor, wine cellar & Maple � oors are just a few of the spectacular features. Minutes to Seattle/Bellevue.

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Desirable North End $2,620,0002228 78th Ave SE. Impressive 6200+ sq.ft. 5BR/5.5BA luxury home located in the highly desired North End. Very best material & qual-ity construction throughout. Chef’s kitchen, pre-wired home theater, exercise room, formal living/dining & much more.


New Construction! $4,625,000Lake & Mtn. Views! 8440 Benotho Place SE. Dramatic views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. 5BD/4.75BA Craftsman style waterfront home complete w/ a huge great room, gourmet kitchen, large yard, dock and much more!

Tim Conway 206.954.2437www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/53631

Pending

Exquisite English $3,988,000Country Styling 5026 Butterworth Rd. Elegant & whimsical 4BR/4.75BA home features stunning views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. Top quality � n-ishes throughout, 75’ of low bank waterfront & much more makes this an exceptional residence.


Sought After North End $1,495,0002449 63rd Ave SE. � e Classic Homes is proud to showcase the “Jewel” built by Aspen Homes NW. Traditional architecture meets a modern � oor plan. Time to customize your � nishes in this 3BR/2.75BA home. Sought after North End location, near waterfront parks.

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Aspen Properties $1,795,000Presale2436 62nd Ave SE. Opportunity awaits you w/the chance to fully customize the � nishes in this 4BR/3.5BA home. A Distinctive NW Classic within walking distance to 3 lakefront parks. Minutes to I-90.



New on Market $1,649,0002221 66th Ave SE. Location! Location! Location! Majestic 5BR/4BA home on the prime north end of MI. Total quality remodel with gourmet chef ’s kitchen, custom cabinets, granite counters and more. Western views, Lid Park as your backyard…You can’t beat this street!

Tony Salvata 206.915.8672www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/39281

Gracious Home! $1,639,000Move In Ready!4897 Forest Ave SE. Gracious 4BR/3.5BA home w/ spacious formal/informal living ar-eas, updated kitchen w/ adjoining family rm opening to entertainment deck. New carpets throughout. Dead-end street, play area & garden space.


Great Estate-Size Property $1,950,0004117 83rd Ave SE. Great estate sized property w/ a solid 4BR/2.25BA home with several updates. Vaulted ceiling in Living & Dining rooms, mas-ter on main & separate apartment in basement. North End location w/views of Lake WA, the Olympics & the city.


Elegant Craftsman $829,0004807 50th Ave S, Seattle. Elegant Seward Park Craftsman! � is 4BR/2.5BA 3106 sq.ft. home has exquisite � nishes throughout. Spacious mas-ter has inside/outside deck � replace, views & walk-in closet. Sunny � at back yard & garden.


Alki Penthouse $1,200,0001238 Alki Ave SW Unit-602, Seattle. Quint-essential 3BR/2.75BA West Seattle Penthouse Condo! Panoramic views of Olympics, Puget Sound & City. Spacious � oor plan includes master suite w/fp & deck. 2 parking spaces & dedicated storage unit.



Lake Views! $1,199,000 Updates Throughout8055 E Mercer Way. Well maintained 5 BR/2.5 BA home w/ room for all. Flexible � oor plan, updated kitchen & picturesque views of Lake Washington. Private setting w/ level backyard. Do Come See!


Coveted Westside $2,450,000Views 5045 88th Ave SE. Gourmet kitchen, large movie room, 2 decks & more enhance this 4+BR/3.5BA home designed to capture light & entertain. aEnjoy spectacular Lake & Mtn. views from this coveted west side location.

Sandra Levin 206.949.2845www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/ 63844

Move-In Ready $1,238,0004020 96th Ave SE. Buchan style 5BR/3.5BA home in lower Mercerwood is move-in ready. Re� nished hdwds, new master bath tile, freshly painted interior, gracious entertaining spaces & more! Close to schools, shopping & I-90.

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Mountain Retreat $1,249,500 45609 SE Edgewick Rd, North Bend. NW meets Classic Contemporary for a stylish, unique blend of � nishes in this 3BR/3.75BA mountain retreat. Set on 2.19 picturesque acres w/Mtn. views & the whisper of Boxley Creek. 3rd level w/2nd Kitchen & ¾ Bath.


Picture Perfect $1,299,999Traditional8420 SE 83rd St. � is light � lled 4BR/2.75BA home features ideal layout for entertaining & everyday living. Formal living & Dining room, dramatic family room w/vaulted ceiling, gorgeous kitchen w/breakfast area & much more.

Mark Eskridge 206.251.2760www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/91950

Pending

Immaculate Condo $475,0007549 SE 29th St. Unit 303. Beautiful, open airy 2BD/2BA condo in immaculate condition! Kitchen w/ ss appliances opens to the family room w/cozy � replace & deck. Laundry & 2 parking spaces in secured garage.


Vacant Corner Lot $49,950 37228 Vista Key Dr. NE, Hansville. Build an ultimate green getaway in Driftwood Keys…the hidden jewel of Kitsap! Dbl corner lot on cul-de-sac. Steps away from waterfront clubhouse & community pool. 15 min. to Kingston Ferry.

Daryl Summers 206.697.0162www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/73125

Vacant Issaquah Land $205,000113- 198th Ave SE, Issaquah. Fabulous, South-West facing property on 3.5 acres near the top Squak Mountain w/loads of natural light. Completed and available feasibility report believes property will support a single-family 4 bedroom home of approximately 3000 sq feet.

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

Beautiful End Unit $492,000 5517 Lakemont Blvd SE, Unit 706, Bellevue. Beautiful end-unit 4BR/3BA townhome has a great open � oor plan, granite counters, balcony & 2-car garage. No stairs to your front door in a community w/ walking trails, shopping & minutes to I-90.

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

Pending

Garden Level Condo $264,9502500 81st Ave SE, #A-102. North end 2BR/1BA unit with your own yard & patio. Deeded storage & covered parking. Conve-niently located near the town center’s vibrant collection of stores, restaurants & parks.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/50622

Light Filled $1,295,000 6130 (private lane) E. Mercer Way. Step in & feel light pouring into this 5BR/3.75BA home w/vaulted ceilings, skylights & open � oor plan. Beautiful grounds & Lake WA views. Walk down to 20’ of shared waterfront.


Pending

Mid-Century Modern. $949,000Exceptional Landscapes2937 74th Ave SE. Light & bright home w/ exceptional charm & open � oor plan. 3BD/1.75BA. 1,730 sq.ft. Gracious & me-ticulously maintained back yard w/ Koi pond. Great for entertaining. Upgraded appliances in kitchen. A must see!

Tim Conway 206.954.2437www.johnlscott.com/Timc

Pending

Sunny Lakeside Living $1,595,0008117 SE 74th Place. Beautifully updated 5BR/2.5BA home in � e Lakes. Resort style setting that is picture perfect. Kitchen w/ new custom cabinetry, farm sink, slab stone, hdwds & built-in fridge, opens to family room. Gor-geous Master Suite.


Craftsman Styling $1,525,0007218 78th Ave SE. � is fantastic 4BR/4BA home has craftsman styling w/front porch entry & soaring ceilings. Partially covered back porch w/built-in benches & level grassy, fenced back-yard. Wonderful & private cul de sac location.


First Time on Market! $1,295,0004038 93rd Ave SE. Unbelievable 4BR/4.5BA home built w/entertaining in mind. Large, level north end lot w/in-ground swimming pool. Master suite w/views. Full bar, wine room & more. Short distance to schools, parks & Shoreclub.


Pending

Best Buy in Seattle! $400,0003104 Western Ave, Unit 408, Seattle. Ideally located west-facing condo w/Bay & Park views. Light-� lled 1BD/1BA + den/o� ce w/ slid-ing glass walls for versatility & privacy. In the heart of Seattle near Olympic Sculpture Park and more.


Coveted North $1,150,000End3630 Gallagher Hill Rd. Impeccably main-tained 4BR/2.5 home on the North End has soaring ceilings in the formal living & dining rooms, open kitchen & family room w/ island, wet bar & wine refrigerator. Truly a must see!


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Premier Vashon $4,995,000 Waterfront Vashon, WA. Unique in style…timeless in design…a custom remodeled, 3.33 acre, park-like estate o� ers a rare opportunity to capture 385’ of premier waterfront on Quartermaster Harbor. � is 4BR/4.25BA masterpiece awaits!


Artisan Crafted Charm $4,690,0003061 69th Ave SE. A special opportunity in location, quality, design & view presents itself with this 5BR/4.25BA home. Sited on a private street, on Island’s Northwest side, this home has Nantucket charm and true artisans had a hand in every detail.


Sweeping Views $2,999,900 7228 SE 24th St. � is 5BR/4.75BA home of-fers sweeping views of the Lake, Cascades & Bellevue skyline. Huge gourmet kitchen, eleva-tor, wine cellar & Maple � oors are just a few of the spectacular features. Minutes to Seattle/Bellevue.


Desirable North End $2,620,0002228 78th Ave SE. Impressive 6200+ sq.ft. 5BR/5.5BA luxury home located in the highly desired North End. Very best material & qual-ity construction throughout. Chef’s kitchen, pre-wired home theater, exercise room, formal living/dining & much more.


New Construction! $4,625,000Lake & Mtn. Views! 8440 Benotho Place SE. Dramatic views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. 5BD/4.75BA Craftsman style waterfront home complete w/ a huge great room, gourmet kitchen, large yard, dock and much more!


Pending

Exquisite English $3,988,000Country Styling 5026 Butterworth Rd. Elegant & whimsical 4BR/4.75BA home features stunning views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. Top quality � n-ishes throughout, 75’ of low bank waterfront & much more makes this an exceptional residence.


Sought After North End $1,495,0002449 63rd Ave SE. � e Classic Homes is proud to showcase the “Jewel” built by Aspen Homes NW. Traditional architecture meets a modern � oor plan. Time to customize your � nishes in this 3BR/2.75BA home. Sought after North End location, near waterfront parks.



Aspen Properties $1,795,000Presale2436 62nd Ave SE. Opportunity awaits you w/the chance to fully customize the � nishes in this 4BR/3.5BA home. A Distinctive NW Classic within walking distance to 3 lakefront parks. Minutes to I-90.



New on Market $1,649,0002221 66th Ave SE. Location! Location! Location! Majestic 5BR/4BA home on the prime north end of MI. Total quality remodel with gourmet chef ’s kitchen, custom cabinets, granite counters and more. Western views, Lid Park as your backyard…You can’t beat this street!


Gracious Home! $1,639,000Move In Ready!4897 Forest Ave SE. Gracious 4BR/3.5BA home w/ spacious formal/informal living ar-eas, updated kitchen w/ adjoining family rm opening to entertainment deck. New carpets throughout. Dead-end street, play area & garden space.


Great Estate-Size Property $1,950,0004117 83rd Ave SE. Great estate sized property w/ a solid 4BR/2.25BA home with several updates. Vaulted ceiling in Living & Dining rooms, mas-ter on main & separate apartment in basement. North End location w/views of Lake WA, the Olympics & the city.


Elegant Craftsman $829,0004807 50th Ave S, Seattle. Elegant Seward Park Craftsman! � is 4BR/2.5BA 3106 sq.ft. home has exquisite � nishes throughout. Spacious mas-ter has inside/outside deck � replace, views & walk-in closet. Sunny � at back yard & garden.


Alki Penthouse $1,200,0001238 Alki Ave SW Unit-602, Seattle. Quint-essential 3BR/2.75BA West Seattle Penthouse Condo! Panoramic views of Olympics, Puget Sound & City. Spacious � oor plan includes master suite w/fp & deck. 2 parking spaces & dedicated storage unit.



Lake Views! $1,199,000 Updates Throughout8055 E Mercer Way. Well maintained 5 BR/2.5 BA home w/ room for all. Flexible � oor plan, updated kitchen & picturesque views of Lake Washington. Private setting w/ level backyard. Do Come See!


Coveted Westside $2,450,000Views 5045 88th Ave SE. Gourmet kitchen, large movie room, 2 decks & more enhance this 4+BR/3.5BA home designed to capture light & entertain. aEnjoy spectacular Lake & Mtn. views from this coveted west side location.

Sandra Levin 206.949.2845www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/ 63844

Move-In Ready $1,238,0004020 96th Ave SE. Buchan style 5BR/3.5BA home in lower Mercerwood is move-in ready. Re� nished hdwds, new master bath tile, freshly painted interior, gracious entertaining spaces & more! Close to schools, shopping & I-90.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.frankceteznik.johnlscott.com

Mountain Retreat $1,249,500 45609 SE Edgewick Rd, North Bend. NW meets Classic Contemporary for a stylish, unique blend of � nishes in this 3BR/3.75BA mountain retreat. Set on 2.19 picturesque acres w/Mtn. views & the whisper of Boxley Creek. 3rd level w/2nd Kitchen & ¾ Bath.


Picture Perfect $1,299,999Traditional8420 SE 83rd St. � is light � lled 4BR/2.75BA home features ideal layout for entertaining & everyday living. Formal living & Dining room, dramatic family room w/vaulted ceiling, gorgeous kitchen w/breakfast area & much more.

Mark Eskridge 206.251.2760www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/91950

Pending

Immaculate Condo $475,0007549 SE 29th St. Unit 303. Beautiful, open airy 2BD/2BA condo in immaculate condition! Kitchen w/ ss appliances opens to the family room w/cozy � replace & deck. Laundry & 2 parking spaces in secured garage.


Vacant Corner Lot $49,950 37228 Vista Key Dr. NE, Hansville. Build an ultimate green getaway in Driftwood Keys…the hidden jewel of Kitsap! Dbl corner lot on cul-de-sac. Steps away from waterfront clubhouse & community pool. 15 min. to Kingston Ferry.

Daryl Summers 206.697.0162www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/73125

Vacant Issaquah Land $205,000113- 198th Ave SE, Issaquah. Fabulous, South-West facing property on 3.5 acres near the top Squak Mountain w/loads of natural light. Completed and available feasibility report believes property will support a single-family 4 bedroom home of approximately 3000 sq feet.

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

Beautiful End Unit $492,000 5517 Lakemont Blvd SE, Unit 706, Bellevue. Beautiful end-unit 4BR/3BA townhome has a great open � oor plan, granite counters, balcony & 2-car garage. No stairs to your front door in a community w/ walking trails, shopping & minutes to I-90.


Pending

Garden Level Condo $264,9502500 81st Ave SE, #A-102. North end 2BR/1BA unit with your own yard & patio. Deeded storage & covered parking. Conve-niently located near the town center’s vibrant collection of stores, restaurants & parks.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/50622

Light Filled $1,295,000 6130 (private lane) E. Mercer Way. Step in & feel light pouring into this 5BR/3.75BA home w/vaulted ceilings, skylights & open � oor plan. Beautiful grounds & Lake WA views. Walk down to 20’ of shared waterfront.


Pending

Mid-Century Modern. $949,000Exceptional Landscapes2937 74th Ave SE. Light & bright home w/ exceptional charm & open � oor plan. 3BD/1.75BA. 1,730 sq.ft. Gracious & me-ticulously maintained back yard w/ Koi pond. Great for entertaining. Upgraded appliances in kitchen. A must see!

Tim Conway 206.954.2437www.johnlscott.com/Timc

Pending

Sunny Lakeside Living $1,595,0008117 SE 74th Place. Beautifully updated 5BR/2.5BA home in � e Lakes. Resort style setting that is picture perfect. Kitchen w/ new custom cabinetry, farm sink, slab stone, hdwds & built-in fridge, opens to family room. Gor-geous Master Suite.


Craftsman Styling $1,525,0007218 78th Ave SE. � is fantastic 4BR/4BA home has craftsman styling w/front porch entry & soaring ceilings. Partially covered back porch w/built-in benches & level grassy, fenced back-yard. Wonderful & private cul de sac location.


First Time on Market! $1,295,0004038 93rd Ave SE. Unbelievable 4BR/4.5BA home built w/entertaining in mind. Large, level north end lot w/in-ground swimming pool. Master suite w/views. Full bar, wine room & more. Short distance to schools, parks & Shoreclub.


Pending

Best Buy in Seattle! $400,0003104 Western Ave, Unit 408, Seattle. Ideally located west-facing condo w/Bay & Park views. Light-� lled 1BD/1BA + den/o� ce w/ slid-ing glass walls for versatility & privacy. In the heart of Seattle near Olympic Sculpture Park and more.


Coveted North $1,150,000End3630 Gallagher Hill Rd. Impeccably main-tained 4BR/2.5 home on the North End has soaring ceilings in the formal living & dining rooms, open kitchen & family room w/ island, wet bar & wine refrigerator. Truly a must see!


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Two days after wrapping up its sixth-consecutive 3A KingCo title under coach Mindy Blakeslee, Mercer Island girls tennis finished the season unscathed, beating Forest Ridge 6-1 Wednesday, May 6 at Mercer Island High School.

While the nonconference match may have been an afterthought on the sched-ule for the Islanders, none of the competitors let it

show on the court. In singles action, Gabby

Venditti beat Rachel Zhang 6-0, 6-2. Sarah Sweet defeat-ed Julia Mayner 6-0, 6-0, and Kimia Preston won over Melanie Mendoza 6-0, 6-0. Sasha Cayward scored Forest Ridge’s lone win in the No. 1 singles match, beating Lydia Venditti 6-4, 6-0.

Mercer Island swept the doubles matches, with Caroline Hamilton and Sammy Sweet outlasting

Annie Hines and Christina Chai 6-3, 6-3. Catherine Seifert and Melanie Lee beat Claire He and Hanae Uyeda 6-0, 6-0, and Caroline Harkins and Josie Blakeslee defeated Chiara Feider-Blazer and Melanie Mendoza 6-1, 6-1.

Looking ahead to the postseason, Mercer Island coach Mindy Blakeslee said she was still figuring out where she’d assign her play-ers for the KingCo tourna-ment. Last year, she stacked

her talent in Mercer Island’s doubles teams, a move that brought home a second-straight 3A state doubles title for the Venditti sisters, as well as a sixth-straight team championship.

“Ideally, we’d get some singles and some doubles players out. Sarah Sweet was the alternate out of dis-tricts last year and Sammy [Sweet] was sixth or sev-enth, so we were close in singles,” Blakeslee said. “I’m

Undefeated girls tennis gears for postseason

Islanders lock KingCo title, move on to playoffs

Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoMembers of the Mercer Island soccer team take part in sprint drills during practice Friday, May 8 at Mercer Island High School.

Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoKimia Preston goes in for the underhand return against Forest Ridge’s Melanie Mendoza Wednesday, May 6 at MIHS. Preston beat Mendoza 6-0, 6-0.TENNIS | PAGE 16

SOCCER | PAGE 16

MI finishes regular season with perfect league record


Mercer Island boys soc-cer had two primary objec-tives when they began the 2015 season.

With a 6-0 trouncing of Sammamish May 1 at Sammamish High School, the Islanders made the first of those goals come into fruition: securing the top seed out of the 3A KingCo Conference by winning the KingCo crown. A week later, the Islanders punctu-ated their regular season with one more impressive feat: another 6-0 victory,

this time over Bellevue at MIHS, to finish undefeated in league play at 12-0-0 and 12-2-2 overall. It was the

Islanders’ sixth league title, and the undefeated mark was a feat that last occurred in 2005.

Now comes the team’s next lofty goal: returning to the 3A state final. After their rarefied accomplish-ment of maintaining a perfect league record, the Islanders couldn’t appear any more poised to make their run.

“I’m insanely confi-dent with group we have,” Islander coach Colin Rigby said. “Honestly, I think I always knew we had [a per-fect league record] in us, but after we got out of spring break undefeated, that was when I felt like we had the potential to go undefeated. We used our non-league [games] really well to learn and work on things and we really focused on the regu-lar season.”

Islanders shoot under 220 in five of six KingCo meets


The Mercer Island girls golf team secured the 3A KingCo title Tuesday, May 5, beating Sammamish 218-261 at Bellevue Municipal Golf Course. The match marked the fifth time out of the Islanders’ six KingCo meets that Mercer Island shot under 220 as a team.

The Totems’ Andrea Hood took the top spot, finishing the front nine in 40 strokes. Rachel

Fujitani and Estay Chen each posted scorecards of 41 to tie for second place. Madelyn Quickstad shot a 42 to place fourth, and Kate Peterson rounded out the top five, finish-ing the course shooting 45 strokes.

The week prior against Liberty was Mercer Island’s highest outing as a team, a 220-232 victory over the Patriots.

Mercer Island was competing in the KingCo medalist tournament at the Reporter deadline Monday, May 11. The 3A Sea-King district meet will take place Monday, May 18 at West Seattle Golf Course.

Mercer Island girls golf takes 3A KingCo title


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MI drops its fourth straight with KingCo tourney loss


Late season woes for the Mercer Island base-ball team continued into the first round of the 3A KingCo tournament Saturday at Bannerwood Park. With a four-run third inning, Lake Washington put the Islanders in an early hole they couldn’t overcome, beating Mercer Island 8-4 to advance to the tournament final.

The loss was Mercer Island’s fourth straight in a stretch that had seen the Islanders (14-7) go from the top of the KingCo league standings to being on the brink of postseason elimination.

“We’re just not swinging it like we were earlier in the year. We’re not really doing anything like we were earli-er in the year,” Islander coach D o m i n i c Woody said. “In all three phases of the game, we’re in a little bit of a slump. On top of that, you kind of need a little bit of baseball luck every once in awhile to go your way.”

Trai l ing Lake Washington 1-0 in the bot-tom of the third inning, the Islanders missed several opportunities to get outs, on which the Kangs (15-5) made sure to capitalize.

Ryan Horita led off reach-ing base after outfielder Robert Teng just missed a sliding grab in right field, followed by Jake Wikel and Austin Lively each reach-ing base on consecutive

bunt plays to load the bases. Kevin Nakahara hit a grounder to first, but Horita beat out the field-er’s choice throw to home plate to give the Kangs

a 2-0 lead. With the bases loaded and no outs, Tom Scheffler swung for a two-run single, extending Lake Washington’s advantage to 4-0. A sacrifice fly from Jared Menssen brought home one more run before the inning’s end.

From the mound, Lake Washington starting pitch-er Ryan Horita held the Islanders scoreless through the first four innings while allowing only one hit dur-ing that stretch.

Mercer Island wasn’t without a rally of its own. In the top of the fifth, Josh Stenberg swung for a tri-ple into right center and scored on a wild pitch by Horita to put Mercer Island on the board. After Lake Washington extended its lead 8-1 in the bottom of the fifth, the Islanders got a couple more runs in the top of the sixth with a two-run shot from Michael Petrie, but stranded runners on the corners with a ground out to end the inning. A single from Michael Bantle brought in one more run for the Islanders in the top of the seventh, but Mercer

Island couldn’t advance runners on first and sec-ond, with a grounder end-ing the contest.

With another game against Juanita Monday, Woody said he hoped to see his team put more pressure on their opponents earlier in the game, an adjustment the Islanders would have to make quickly to keep their season alive.

“We got to come out in the first [inning] like we did in the third and fourth [innings],” Woody said. “You got to figure out a way to have that intensity and concentration in our at-bats to make sure we’re on top of the ball and keep from popping out. It’s too many easy outs. You can’t be giving people extra outs in the playoffs, it’s just not going to work out for you.”

Mercer Island took on Juanita (9-12) in a loser-out contest after the Reporter deadline Monday, May 11.

All KingCo Islanders

Mercer Island had six players named to the All KingCo 2015 first and second teams, with one sharing Player of the Year honors. Michael Petrie was named Co-Player of the Year with Bellevue’s Connor Todd. Peter Lopes, Noah Hsue and Petrie garnered first-team honors, while Michael Bantle, Brandon Lawler and Anthony Scalzo were named to the second team. Alfonso Gonzalez, Harrison Goonewardene, Alex Shanks and Jack Smith all earned All KingCo hon-orable mention.

Kangs pounce early in win over MI baseball

Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoMichael Petrie (7) takes the batter’s box during the first inning of Mercer Island’s 3A KingCo tournament game against Lake Washington Saturday at Bannerwood Park. The Kangs beat the Islanders, 8-4.

Sports briefsSnohomish ends season for MI girls lacrosse

Mercer Island girls lacrosse saw its season come to an end in the first round of the state tournament, falling to Snohomish 9-8 Friday, May 8 at Islander Stadium.

Holly Waggoner had three goals and two assists for the Islanders, while Katie Brodsky had three goals and Hannah Paborsky posted three assists. Alle Dunbar had six saves in goal for Mercer Island. For Snohomish (8-5), Hannah Graves had four goals and Jacquelin Shaff scored twice.

Mercer Island finished its season with a record of 9-4.

Boys LAX beats Issaquah in finaleAfter suffering its first loss of the season to Bellevue May

4, Mercer Island boys lacrosse bounced back in their regular season finale with a 9-6 win over Issaquah Friday, May 8 at Islander Stadium.

With the win, the Islanders (18-1, 9-1) locked up their division’s second seed heading into the state tournament.

Evan Condon led Mercer Island with four goals and picked up three ground balls, while Mitch Stickney had three goals and two assists. In the net, Ezra Tillinger had 13 saves.

The defending state champion Bellevue Wolverines (15-4, 9-0) took the top seed after denying Mercer Island’s bid for a perfect season in a 13-9 Wolverine win at Bellevue High School.

Mercer Island is scheduled to begin postseason play Tuesday, May 19 at Islander Stadium.

Fastpitch falls to BellevueMercer Island fastpitch fell to cross-lake rivals Bellevue

12-5 Friday, May 8 at South Mercer Playfields. In the losing effort, Mercer Island’s Morgan Peyou was a

single shy of hitting for the cycle. Peyou batted 3-4 with a double, a triple and a home run while batting in three runs. Madi George went 4-4 for the Wolverines (9-10, 9-8).

Mercer Island (4-15, 2-15) finished its season against Juanita (14-6, 14-3) Monday, May 11 after the Reporter deadline.

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Rigby said those num-bers reflected the leader-ship from defensive cap-tain Derek Sims and on the offensive front from striker Ryan Hill.

“Guys are hungry this year, and a lot of them have had the taste of what a state championship game feels like,” Hill said. “You don’t forget it, it stays there. Last year, we only had a cou-ple of guys who had felt that before. This year, it’s the majority of the team. Everyone wants it, everyone

knows we have the poten-tial.”

Though the Islanders exude plenty of confidence heading into the postseason and maintain the mantra of ‘taking things one game at a time,’ Sims acknowledged so much regular season suc-cess could potentially pres-ent challenges as they try to get back to the state cham-pionship game.

“After a season like this where we haven’t had very many experiences with los-ing, especially in KingCo going undefeated, it’s important to understand that we just can’t go into these games thinking that it’s going to be the same as it’s been all year,” Sims said. “The state teams are going to be a lot more competi-tive and a lot more fired up to play.”

Rigby said injuries are always a fear in high school soccer. But aside from try-ing to stay healthy, the Mercer Island coach hasn’t seen any other causes for concern with a squad as driven as this year’s team has been thus far.

“More than anything we’re excited. We’re excited to play against competition that’s going to test us and test all of the parts of our game,” Rigby said.

“They’re so motivated to get back to where they were last year and it is on every-body’s mind. Every prac-tice and every game, they’re thinking about what’s next.”

Mercer Island took on Interlake after the Reporter deadline Monday, May 11 for the KingCo tournament championship. The winner earned a berth to the 3A state tournament.

hoping to get both singles players and doubles teams there.”

Although primarily switching off between Nos. 1 and 2 singles throughout the season, Blakeslee said the Vendittis would return to doubles action in the postseason, as they aim for a third-straight 3A doubles title.

“We would love to do that, just because it’s our senior year and it’s fun to play doubles together,” Gabby Venditti said. “It’d be nice to defend our title and to end our high school ten-nis careers with a bang.”

Blakeslee said a concern was the possibility of Mercer Island beating themselves in the tournament. Teammates

facing each other is an inevitability when a team sends so many participants to postseason play, but she acknowledged it’s a good problem to have.

“We focus on team and we’re trying to win team titles. If individual titles happen, that’s a bonus,” Blakeslee said. “When it gets to be a smaller crew, you can be a little bit more hands-on and work on more strategy, and I love that part. You can really see the difference.”

Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoSammy Sweet (far right) returns a serve during her doubles match alongside teammate Caroline Hamilton against Forest Ridge’s Annie Hines and Christina Chai Wednesday, May 6 at Mercer Island High School. Sweet and Hamilton won 6-3, 6-3.

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‘Lest We Forget’ May 8, 1942

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Special to the Reporter

Certain dates punctuate our history as Americans. Nov. 11, 1918. Dec. 7, 1941. June 6, 1944. Nov. 22, 1963 and Sept. 11, 2001.

My late father engraved an additional date on the cortex of my memory. Because he was an eye-witness to the surrender ceremony in Tokyo Bay that ended World War II, Dad would not let my brother and me forget Sept. 2, 1945. Because of his willingness to recall details of that decisive day aboard the USS Missouri, the anniversary of that his-torical event provides me with a tangible connection to my father, six years after his death.

This past week called to mind yet another sig-nificant date that we dare not forget. Last Friday was the 70th anniversary of V-E Day. On May 8, 1945, just days after Hitler committed suicide in the Battle of Berlin, the Allied Forces accepted Germany’s unconditional surrender. This victory in Europe allowed the world to breathe a unifying sigh of relief.

As Harry Truman blew out 61 candles on his birthday cake that day, he was grateful the anniver-sary of his birth would be overshadowed by the announcement across the Atlantic. While American flags would continue to fly at half-staff for another week (to mourn FDR’s

death April 12), the patri-otic hearts of Americans proudly beat in unison.

All the same, because the curtain had not yet fallen on the conflict in the South Pacific theatre, the Truman show prevented a full-scale celebration. Four more months of conflict would have to be waged before the concluding credits would be screened.

Just as President Truman’s birthday was overshadowed by V-E Day, so V-E Day was eclipsed by V-J Day in my family. My dad’s personal experience influenced which date on the calendar we honored.

Ironically, when my parents purchased vaca-tion property in Chelan 35 years ago, the lakeside home included an indelible reminder of the Second World War. But it wasn’t the exact sentiment my father would have chosen. Herb Hamel, who built the home in seven decades ago, had his own idea. He made sure his neighbors would never forget the

theatre in which his friends had fought. In the cement breakwater Mr. Hamel engraved, “V-E Day 1945.”

Whenever our family enjoys time at Lake Chelan, I am reminded of the anni-versary we celebrated this past week. But I am also provided an opportunity to reflect on the fact that one person’s experience of life-does not define another’s.

What was important to Herb Hamel was not iden-tical to what mattered most to Edwin Asimakoupoulos.

The same is true for me and you.

This week I am thank-

ful for those Americans who sacrificed their lives in Europe and in the South Pacific. Because of the blood they shed, you and I have the freedom to express our personal opinions and celebrate our differences.

Hitler’s war on human-ity will haunt the his-tory books for centuries to come. But V-E Day is a lasting reminder that we won that war 70 years ago.

Columnist Greg

Asimakoupoulos is the Chaplain at Covenant

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By Skip FerderberSpecial to the Reporter

“So that’s a smartwatch?” said the nurse at my doctor’s office. “Yup,” I replied, giving her a bet-ter look at my sleek, round, black Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch.

“Is it an Apple Watch?” Everyone asks that.“No.” “Well, it’s ... nice.” A polite way

of saying she had no idea of what it did. “I’m a non-techie, you know.”

I raised my arm, and the watch automatically turned on, display-ing a cool minimalist watchface with orange digital numbers. “So it’s a watch!” she squealed.

“Yeah, but it’s a bit more,” I answered. “It tells me when I have a phone call. And look at this—,” I tapped on the dial, and up came a menu with words like “speak now,”

“agenda for today,” “show me my heart rate,” “take a note, “remind me to go for a run,” “send a text,” and “play music.”

“Wow! It does all that?”I winced.

“Well, not exact-ly. It’s not really doing anything. My cell phone is.”

“Your cell phone is ...,” she repeated. Her eyes glazed, then she got very nurse-y.

“The doctor will be in to see you shortly,” she said with a tight smile, leaving swiftly and leaving me wondering if there’s a better way to explain what this smart-watch—or any smartwatch—actu-ally does.

That’s not really a watch on my wrist; it’s really a downsized min-iature computer with capabilities we’ve only begun to understand.

At this early stage of the game—the modern smartwatch has only gained a credible market in the last two years—most smartwatch-es provide information already available on your cell phone. And by “cell phone,” it’s somewhat limited to roughly two-year-old phones with screens from Apple and Android. (Windows Phone support may be coming, but not now.)

Isn’t $100-plus (“plus” includes Apple’s $17,000 watch) an awful waste of money for a gadget whose only purpose is to keep you from pulling your phone out of your pocket? That’s actually a reason-able question. Today’s smart-watches are essentially “gateways”

to your smartphone: either pass-ing on event notifications, text messages, showing you the first few lines of email. Their small screen can provide only so much information, so they’re also a “headline” service for the more in-depth material available on your smartphone.

But they are, or can be, much more than that. The health and fitness capabilities of many smart-watches (from Jawbone, Fitbit and Microsoft, for example) are a good indication of a direction that cell phones can’t easily dupli-cate, although you’ll still need your smartwatch paired to your smartphone. (“Paired” is the tech term for the wireless connection between a computer/computer-ized device and another device via Bluetooth wireless technol-ogy.) On your wrist, some devices

are measuring heart monitoring, and/or providing running met-rics, exercise monitoring (calories burned, etc.), workout guides, and even fully developed health plans.

Moreover, updated software and lots of apps are coming. One can only guess at the develop-ments in entertainment, produc-tivity, science, security: stuff we haven’t even thought of.

Bottom line: These are all first-generation devices no matter how slick they look, or how good is their marketing. All have a steep learning curve. Is it the Next Big Thing? Is it strictly for tech-ori-ented people who love buying this stuff? Is the smartwatch the next candidate for The Fad Hall Of Fame, achieving the status of hula hoops and Chia plants? I dunno. But after wearing one for a few weeks, I think they’re really onto something.

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Contributed ImageThis cement breakwater on the Asimakoupoulos property at Lake Chelan serves as a reminder of the sacrifices of war.


Self Storage Lien SaleMay 21st at 11:00 AM

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CITY OF MERCER ISLANDNOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council will hold a public hearing at the City Council meeting of May 18, 2015, at 7:00 pm to discuss the draft 2016-2021 Six-Year Trans- portation Improvement Program (TIP). Any interested person(s) may appear and provide input. The TIP covers roadway, pedestrian and bicycle projects planned for the six-year period beginning in 2016. State law requires that the TIP be updated and adopted by the City annual- ly. The 2016-2021 TIP is scheduled for adoption at the City Council Meeting on June 15, 2015. For questions, contact Patrick Yamashita, City Engineer at patrick.yamashita@mercer- gov.org. Published in Mercer Island Re- porter on May 13, 2015. #127974

Subject: To the governing body of Madrona Crest Addition

Design Review Committee, MN Custom Homes is proposing a new construction home at 8885 SE 36th St, Parcel 502190-0380- 05. The home will be two stories with approximately 4,500 square feet of living space and a 3-car garage of approximately 700 square feet. It is our intent to furnish drawings to the Madrona Crest Addition design review committee for approval, however the only names on record for the committee are J.R. Heath & E.J. Oliver. We have been unsuccess- ful in contacting these individual, therefore we are proposing the publish date of this public notice will commence the review com- mittees 30 day review period. If you are a current member of the Madrona Crest Addition De- sign Review Committee please contact Matt Kopicky with MN Custom Homes at matt@mncus- tom.com to receive drawings. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter May 13, 20, 27, 2015 and June 3, 2015. #1322040

PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPEN RECORD HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an open record public hearing for a Zoning Text Amend- ment (File # ZTR15-001) modi- fying requirements in Mercer Island City Code (MICC) Title 19 pertaining to upper story signage on Town Center build- ings of 65 feet or taller has been scheduled with the Planning Commission, and will be held on 6/3/15 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer

Island Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington. A public meeting in front of the City Council is an- ticipated to be held 7/6/15 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers. Only those persons who submitted written comments during the comment period from 2/23/15 to 3/18/15 or who testify at the 6/3/15 open record public hearing will become parties of record, receive the Notice of Decision, and have the right to appeal. You may review the file on this matter at the City of Mercer Island, Development Services Group, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Con- tact Shana Restall, Principal Planner, for more information at [email protected] or 206-275-7732. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 13, 2015. # 1321850.

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SE 40th Street Overlay ProjectDATE OF BID OPENING: May 18, 2015TIME: 2:00 PM Sealed bids for the 2015 SE 40th Street Overlay Project will be received by the City of Mercer Island at the DSG Permit Counter, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington 98040 up to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on May 18, 2015 and will then and there be

opened and publicly read. Bids received later than 2:00 p.m., May 18, 2015 will not be consid- ered.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The work includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of roadway improvements on SE 40th Street, between 78th Ave- nue and Island Crest Way. Work consists of temporary traffic control; pavement removals and pavement repairs; asphalt plan- ing; new concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and ADA curb ramps; resurfacing of asphalt walkways; hot mix asphalt overlay; storm drainage repairs and extensions; shoulder and land- scape restoration; utility adjust- ments; and pavement markings. A single contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder sub- mitting the lowest bid, taking into account the Bidder’s Qualifi- cations. Each bidder, by submis- sion of the proposal, acknowl-edges and understands the rights reserved by the Owner in award- ing the contract and the Owner’s right to modify the size of the project. The bidder agrees that, if awarded the contract, Final Completion of the entire project will be achieved by October 1, 2015. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such

contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the same time stated in the Specifica- tions, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Mercer Island. All bidding and all construction shall be carried out in compli- ance with the Plans and Specifi- cations for this project. Bids are to be submitted only on the forms provided in the Spec- ifications, and all bids shall be accompanied by the required Bid Guaranty Bond. Bids shall remain opened for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the opening of the Bid. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for opening of bids. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities and to award the contract to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid. Plans, specifications, addenda,bidders list, and plan holders list for this project are available through the City of Mercer Island’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to: http://bxwa.com and clicking on: “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, “City of Mercer Island”, and “Projects Bidding”. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully us-

able on-line documents, with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free on-line digitizer/take-off tool. Please contact Builders Ex- change of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration. Bidder questions are to be di- rected to Clint Morris, Street Engineer, by email at clint.mor- [email protected] or via phone at 206-999-8041. The City encourages the partici- pation of certified disadvantaged businesses and women’s business enterprises to act as prime contractors as well as subcontractors on this project. Ali Spietz City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 6, 2015 and May 13, 2015. #1306646.

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Island resident appears on Food Network

Thoa Nguyen, a chef, restaurateur and Northwest culinary influencer, com-peted on Food Network’s hit show “Beat Bobby Flay,” now in its fourth season. Her episode, called "Homeland," will air on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m.

“Onions get chopped and garlic gets smashed when Vietnamese-born Thoa Nguyen does battle with high-end chef Jason Hippen. Chefs Anne Burrell and Scott Conant decide who has the cuisine to reign supreme,” the episode description said.

The competition format pits two professional chefs against one another for the opportunity to do battle with Flay. Nguyen had previ-ously been invited to appear on "Top Chef." Her restau-rants include Chinoise Cafe in the Issaquah Highlands and Wabi Sabi Sushi Bar in Seattle.

She was born in Saigon, was raised in Cho Lon, the city's Chinatown district, and moved to the U.S. in 1975, at age 11. She lives in Mercer Island with her hus-

band Barry and their two children.

Read more at www.f o o d n e t w o r k . c o m /s h o w s / b e a t - b o b b y -flay/400-series/homeland.html?oc=linkback.

The Princess and the Frog and ice cream at YTN

In April, Mercer Island’s Youth Theatre Northwest opened a new Black Box the-atre at their interim home in Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The Black Box theater was made possible by community donations and government grants. The new space includes a platform stage and will seat up to 125 people. The church will be YTN’s home for three years to allow for fundraising, design, and construction of the Mercer Island Center for the Arts.

YTN’s next show is ‘The Princess and the Frog’ which opens on Friday, May 15 and runs through May 31. The show is appropri-ate for ages 3 and up. YTN will be holding a special ice cream social event for pre-school families at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 23. For more, visit www.youththeatre.org.

Arts briefsat Bellevue Community College and then stud-ied business at the University of Washington’s Bothell campus before studying computer science at Hawaii Pacific University.

He’s lived with his family on Mercer Island since 2002 and runs an invest-ment business in Redmond. He first went back to Nepal some ten years after moving to the

U.S., and now travels there two or three times a year.

“When I went back to Nepal, I saw people don’t have the same opportuni-ty I have,” he said. “I can

compare myself to thousands of people in Nepal and they still can’t have that kind of income, and I wanted to give something back to my birthplace.”

Sherpa was preparing to leave for Kathmandu May 11 to bring whatever resources he could. After he returns

in June, he has another trip planned in October.

“I’m just thinking how much funding I’m going to take with me because it’s not going to be enough. The moment I land in Kathmandu, people are going to expect different-ly,” he said, adding he is seeking help from shipping organizations for taking supplies overseas. “I wish I could take a hundred [bags] of luggage with me saying, ‘Here are tents,’ but the thing is I can’t do that.”

There is a lot to take on for one person, but with the help and efforts of oth-ers, Sherpa believes the res-

toration can take place.“I hope the U.S. is the

role model for the whole world, helping people do something for Nepal,” he said. “I think 300,000 Nepali live in U.S. [If] each person can take responsi-bility of their own villages in raising funds and help-ing back them, I think it will be possible.”

To find out more or to donate, visit

www.7SummitsFoundation.org or the 7 Summits

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By Samantha PakRedmond Reporter

Last spring, when Helen Wang was trying to figure out her two sons’ summer camp schedules, she found the experience frustrating and overwhelming.

With most camps lasting a week, the Redmond resident said that made for anywhere from 10-20 camps to schedule — depending on whether the boys attended the same or separate camps. Wang said she had to visit each site for dozens of camps to see if they would fit into her family’s schedule, her sons’ inter-ests and if they were conveniently located. And once the couple figured out where to send their sons, there were the registration forms to fill out

for each camp.“That really drove me nuts,” Wang

said as the forms all asked for the same type of information.

She also tried to coordinate a car-pool with a friend whose children would be attending one of the same camps as her sons — only to realize the dates were off by a week.

All of these frustrations led Wang to do something to address the issue.

That something is 6crickets.com, a website that launched in March and is designed to make selecting and scheduling summer camps for parents much easier. With just a few clicks, parents can search for camps that their children would be interested in, fit into their schedules and are geographically convenient.

In addition, parents can register using a universal form that would be accepted by most of the camps and for many, pay with the click of the mouse.

In short, she said, parents can do most everything they need in one place — and even share schedules to set up carpools.

Wang said the site now has about 40 camp providers listed in their database and is working to add more.

“6crickets is also beneficial for (camp) providers as it is another place for them to get the word out about their programs,” she said.

For more, visit https://

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New website helps parents pick and book summer camps

CALENDARCALENDARWEDNESDAY | 13ARTS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. The Arts Council and Parks and Recreation staff provide community activi-ties such as art galleries, concerts and plays and liter-ary events as well as sup-port local artists with grants and acquire public art for the city. For more about the Arts Council, contact Amber Britton at [email protected].

THURSDAY | 14SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 14, City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Agenda can be found at mercerislandschools.org. For more, contact Kendall Taylor at 206-236-3300 or [email protected].

FRIDAY | 15ISLANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL- ISLAND BOOKS FUNDRAISER:9:30-11:30 a.m. and 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 15. Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Shop anytime throughout the day and IMS PTSA will receive 20 percent of the sales (just mention IMS). Proceeds go towards enrichment pro-grams at the middle school. RAISING HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE CHILDREN: 12-1:30 p.m., Friday, May 15, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. MIYFS and the Seattle Foundation are partnering to present a conversa-

tional lunch event featuring Coventry “Covie” Edwards-Pitt, the author of “Raising Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Children.” Complimentary lunch and parking are avail-able. Registration deadline was Monday, May 11th. For more, visit www.seattle-foundation.org or by call Kim Wright at 206-515-2136.

SATURDAY | 16CREST PLANT SALE AND CRESTFEST OPEN HOUSE: 9 a.m., Saturday, May 16, Crest Organic Greenhouses and Nursery, 4150 86th Ave. S.E. Sale of heirloom tomatoes and other annual flower and vegetable starts, herbs and houseplants at the nonprofit, sustainable and organic nursery run by MIHS horticulture students. For more, contact Lois Sargent at [email protected] LIKE A GIRL 5K: 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. A female 5K run. Dress up for fun and run or walk through beauti-ful Luther Burbank Park. T-shirts for all participants. Register by May 3 at www.myparksandrecreation.com or call 206-275-7609. Cost is $15-20, course No. 15561.MERCER ISLAND ART STUDIO TOUR: 12-4 p.m., Saturday May 16, VanDyke Studio, 3434 74th Ave. S.E. Visit stu-dios of six working artists. View map online at www.bvdart.com or pick up map at VanDyke Studio. Also runs May 17, 1-4 p.m. Free. Contact Barbara VanDyke at [email protected]. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SPRING AUCTION: 6 p.m., Saturday,

May 16, West Mercer Boys and Girls Club, 2825 West Mercer Way. Featuring one-of-a-kind silent and live auction items, dinner and dancing. Tickets are $100. Register at mi.positiveplace.org or call 206-232-4548. Registration closes May 8.

MONDAY | 18MERCER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: 1-2 p.m., Monday, May 18, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Ardie Butler will present the history of the Oregon Trail, which had over 200,000 people make the 2200-mile trek to from St. Louis., Mo. to Oregon. For more, contact Susan Blake at [email protected] or call 206-232-5277.MI LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING: 4-5:30 p.m., Monday, May 18, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Contact Bruce Fletcher at [email protected] for more.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: 7 p.m., Monday, May 18, City Council Chambers, 9611 S.E. 36th St. Held on the first and third Mondays every month unless otherwise posted. For more, contact Ali Spietz at [email protected] or call 206-275-7793.

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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

SING WITH OUR KIDS-PAJAMA STORIES AND SONGS: 7 p.m., Monday, May 18. Presented by Nancy Stewart. Bring your guitar or instrument for a true community sing-along. Lyrics and chords will be projected on a screen to read, sing and play along. Nancy will be glad to tune guitars and help with chords. Linda Ernst, Children’s Librarian, will share a special bedtime story at the end.

TEENSBRICK ANIMATION - BRICK BUILDER 2: 1 p.m., Saturday, May 16. Presented by Clay Animation Network (C.A.N.). Grades 4-8. Depict your slick movie flick with a mix of tricky brick tricks. Participants use iPads (C.A.N provided) to create stop-motion videos based on a theme. Please register start-ing May 1.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m. Voice your opinions on the programs and services the library offers. Come with feedback and bring your ideas to discuss. Eat pizza, too.

ADULTS

LETTERS TO JULIET: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 20. Celebrate Older Americans Month: Inspiring Elders Film Series. An American girl discovers a love letter that changes her life in this romantic comedy star-ring Amanda Seyfried and Vanessa Redgrave. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

EVENTS | SJCC3801 EAST MERCER WAY(206) 232-7115WWW.SJCC.ORG

SHABBAT UNPLUGGED: 2-4 p.m., Saturday, May 16. Unplug from technol-ogy and plug in to your family and community. Featuring family yoga, a gym obstacle course, swim-ming, PJ Library storytell-ing, and Shabbat arts and crafts. Free. RSVP to SJCC Youth, Family and Aquatics Program Coordinator Erin Kiema at [email protected] or 206-388-0828.PARENTS NIGHT OUT: 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16. Bring the kids for Kings and Queens of the Round Table, a night of adventure featuring games, arts and crafts and activities. Includes dinner. Cost is $40-60. For more, contact Daliah Silver at [email protected] or call 206-388-0839.TOT SHABBAT: 9:45 a.m., Fridays. Celebrate Shabbat with songs and challah on Friday mornings. Free event.

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

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EVENTS | ONGOINGMERCER ISLAND VISUAL ARTS LEAGUE GALLERY: MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Gallery and Artist monthly open-ing, viewing and socializ-ing. View, meet, greet and pick out something unique for Mother’s Day. Over 35 local artists are featured with their handmade fine art, glass, jewelry, fibre, metal and more. For more, visit www.mival.org or contact Nannette Bassett at [email protected] or 206-232-8148.JAZZERCISE - FREE DAYS IN MAY: Mercer Island Community and Event

Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St. Want an enjoyable work-out? Try Jazzercise, with one class free during the month of May. Check out the class schedule at www.jazzercise.com. Show up 15 minutes before any class to register.

EVENTS | UPCOMINGCERCLE FRANCOPHONE - FRENCH CONVERSATION EVENING: 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 26. The Mercer Island Sister City Association will sponsor an informal French Conversation Evening for anyone who wants to improve his/her French at the home of Beth Brennen

on Mercer Island. The only “rule” is that we speak French. All levels of French are welcome – join us! For more information and driving directions, contact Beth Brennen 232-7650 or Monica Howell 232-2983.BREATH OF AIRE BENEFIT CONCERT FOR NEPAL: 7-9 p.m., Saturday, May 30, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Breath of Aire, a Pacific Northwest Choir featuring performers from all over the state, will perform to benefit the Disaster Relief Fund - Nepal. $10-20 sug-gested donation. For more, contact Steve Bosetti at [email protected] or call 206-232-5595.

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Real Estate for SaleChelan County

LAKE CHELAN

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Real Estate for SaleIsland County

FreelandWhidbey Island

$2,250,000Sunlight reflects off of the waters that front this spec ia l i s land home. Rare 210 ft. steel dock for your boat and pier fishing which is shared by only one neighbor #455424

Doug Shih 206-230-5364

Real Estate for SaleKing County

IssaquahLk Sammamish

$528,000S k y l i t 4 B R / 1 . 7 5 B A , 1630sf Issaquah rambler with walls of windows to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. Slab granite and SS appliances await you in the kitchen. #778598

Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444

KirklandHoughton $1,085,000

Wake up to the l igh t dancing off of the lake & the Olympic mtns framing the Seattle skyline. Designed to take advantage of the views w/3 remodeled levels. #699431

Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

Medina New List

$1,545,000Sty l ish & br ight , th is charming home comes with a simple European touch. Nest led in the heart of Medina. Bright sunny l i v ing r m w i th amazing views of Medina Park & gorgeous sunsets. #778977

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Mercer IslandLifetime Chance

$1,550,000Gracious light, bright traditional with all the right spaces and upscale finishes. A 2550sf attached 10-car garage & professional auto/woodworking shop. Neve r have to leave home!

Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842

Mercer IslandLuxury & View

$1,120,000A view from every room. Light & bright open flr plan w/formal l iving & dining rm. Spacious kit w/pantry & fam rm. Mstr bdrm w/frplc. Lg rec rm & full bth on LL. Expansive deck. #770624

Pam Richmond 206-265-9114Natalie Malin 206-790-1778

Mercer IslandMove Right In!

$1,550,000Sited for pr ivacy near c o v e t e d G r o v e l a n d Beach, th is exquis i te C r a f t s m a n b o a s t s a grand two-story entr y w/grac ious s ta i rcase. 5 B R / 3 . 5 B A , 3 9 7 0 s f . #760570

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Mercer IslandNew on Market

$1,058,000Ideally located in Lake- v i ew H igh lands, t h i s R a l p h A n d e r s o n d e - signed home is remodeled to perfection! Floor to ceiling windows, impressive chef ’s kitchen. 4BR/2.75BA, 2430 +/- SF. #775183

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Mercer IslandW Mercer $1,278,000

S t u n n i n g B l a ck a n d Caldwel l , custom designed for the or iginal owner. Time to add your inspiration to transform this stately lady into her new glory. #757462

Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

RentonFloat your boat

$348,000...or lay by the pool and watch the Seahawks ar- r ive to work in theirs. This waterfront condo is adjacent to the VMAC and enjoys all the bene- f i ts of lakeside l iv ing. 2BR/1 .7BA , 28 ’ s l i p. #769391



RentonNew List! $486,000

Issaquah School Dist GEM! Beautiful remodeled & spacious rambler w/ 1,770sf, 3BR/1.75BA + 1BR/1BA 880sf Guest House. Light & Br ight main house, new paint inside & out. 1-yr hm warranty! #778250

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SeattleAlki

$3,125,000Seven Distinctive, 1800sf contemporar y 4 leve l Townhouse units w/Seat- tle, Elliott Bay & territorial v i ew s f r o m r o o f t o p decks & covered basement level prkg #756387

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SeattleAlki

$521,650Distinctive Live + Work, 1 BR + Bonus + Work Space, 2 1/4 BA Town- home. Built Green. Roof- top deck. Multiple townhomes available, call for details! #671103


SeattleWashington Park

$6,550,000Gated estate sited pri- v a t e l y o f f c o v e t e d McGilvra Blvd. This 2012 Classic Revival home offers the perfect blend of t rad i t ion w/a l l o f the amenities for today’s life- s t y l e s . 5 B R / 7 . 7 5 B A . #768638


SeattleWest Seattle$2,300,000

Gracious home on your own private garden estate! Unobstructed views of Puget Sound & Olym- p i c M tns. Poo l , ba th house, outdoor kitchen, extensive patio, & green house spa. #781230

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Real Estate for SaleKitsap County

Bremerton $499,000

Beaut i fu l ly c ra f ted in award-winning waterfront community. Ideal f loor p lan: 2 mstr sui tes w luxur ious baths (1 on main), den/3rd BR, and lof t w/sweeping water views. #771008

Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

BremertonSHORT SALE

$149,900You will love this beautiful and well-kept Bremer- ton home! Huge kitchen w/beautiful hardwoods and breakfast nook. Free standing wood stove in l i v i n g / d i n i n g a r e a . #717093

James R. Shute 206-230-5421

KingstonSHORT SALE-

$199,900Private drive ends at this cozy 3BR/2.5BA home, master on main. Spa- cious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a ful- l y fe n c e d b a ck ya r d . #494945


SeabeckSHORT SALE

$229,900Lovely Seabeck rambler in excellent condit ion. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Tiered media room for movies or the b i g g a m e ! 3 B R / 2 B A #725432


Real Estate for SaleSnohomish County

Mukilteo$1,290,000

Golfer’s Dream! 2-story penthouse. Sweeping views of Puget Sound, Olympic Mts, & Whidbey Island from every room. 20 f t ce i l ing , 3 ,146sf, 3BR/2.5BA, Office & L. 3-Car parking, Gym & Clubroom. New pr ice! #775742



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Real Estate for SaleLots/Acreage

26x16 cabin with porch, 19.8 treed acres, outdoor shower and 40 min. to Spokane. At end of County road., has wa- t e r / p o w e r / p h o n e i n . Beautiful view west over Spokane River Valley, year around stream & bui ld ing s i te c leared. $94,000. Jeff (360)201- 2390 or (360)366-5011Call for additional photosExcellent for HUNTING!

Greenwater $118,500

Your year round recreation oasis waits! Enjoy endless summer & winter fun at this pristine Crystal River Ranch proper ty! 1/2 ac+ this flat, corner lot is close to playground & clubhouse #770312

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MercerAttn Builders

$575,000Lot For Sale on SW End of Street of Established Homes w/Greenbelt to t h e We s t . B e a u t i f u l , Natural Setting As Lot Extends From North to Sou th , S t ream Runs Through South End of Lot. #775235

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MercerBuild Here $710,000

D r e a m H o u s e L A N D FOR SALE, .363 Acre Located on West Side of East Mercer Way. Grab Your Builder & Your Ide- as For Your New Home, May Be Win te r Peak V iews, Depending on Your Plans. #775221


MercerMI Opportunity!

$348,000Tucked away building lot up private lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000 sq foot building pad. Paved access to lot l ine. Near Park trails. #112896


Real Estate for SaleLots/Acreage

MercerSunrise Views

$368,000MI Lot. Price reduced to accommodate par t ia l mitigation setback from stream. Large residential building site in private, established area. Lk & M t R a i n i e r v i e w s . #143651

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ORCAS ISLAND.180’ LOW BANKWATERFRONT LOT;.62 Acres. Utilites in. Tenn i s cou r t , boa t l a u n c h , a m e n t i e s . $395,000. 360.376- 4872 or 360-317-8895

SeattleCapitol Hill $350,000

3 adjacent lots totaling 15000sqf t . Bui ld your dream home or 2 townhomes. Lake Union & Queen Anne views, walk to city center, Broadway & more. Amazing location! #678887

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Real Estate for SaleOther Areas

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The North Coast News in Ocean Shores, WA and The Daily World in Aberdeen, WA, have a great opportunity in outside sales with an existing account list. Must be a well-organized, creative sales professional with the ability to develop strong customer rela- tionships. You will manage an existing account base as well as develop new clients. Solid pres- entation skills and the ability to work in a team env i ronment a mus t . Successful candidate wi l l be engaging and goal oriented, with good organizational skills and will have the ability to g r o w a n d m a i n t a i n strong business relation- ships through consulta- tive sales and excellent customer service. Must enjoy people, solv ing problems and having fun a t work . Compet i t i ve compensation package includes a base salary plus commissions, mile- a g e r e i m bu r s e m e n t , medical, dental, life and v is ion benef i ts and a 401K plan with company match. If this sounds like you, please submit your application to:

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Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting ap- plications for a Circula- tion Manager. Position will be based out of the Bellevue office. The primary duty of a Circula- tion Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the as- s igned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, con- tracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery stan- dards are being met and quality customer service. Posi t ion requi res the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe man- ner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles w e i g h i n g u p t o 2 5 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to d e l i v e r n e w s p a p e r routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecu t i ve hours; to communicate wi th carr iers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must possess re l iable, in - 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/Sam- mamish Repor ter and the Valley Record, email us your cover letter and resume to:

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Multi-Media Advertising Consultant

(Bellevue, WA)Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you de- sire to work for a company that offers uncapped earning oppor tunities? Are you interested in a fast paced, creative at- mosphere where you can use your sales expertise to provide con- sultative print and digital solutions?I f you answered YES then you need to join the largest community news organization in Washing- ton. Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for self- motivated, results-driven people interested in a mult i -media sales career. Position is responsible for print and digital advertising sales to an ec lec t ic and exc i t ing group of cl ients. Suc- cessful candidates will be engaging and goal oriented, with good organizational skills and will have the ability to g r o w a n d m a i n t a i n strong business relation- ships through consulta- tive sales and excellent customer service. Every day will be a new adventure! You can be an inte- gral part of the Bellevue community while helping local business partners succeed in their in print or online branding, marketing and adver tising strategies. Whether their marketing footprints are in Bellevue, all around t h e E a s t s i d e , K i n g C o u n t y, o r We s t e r n Washington - you have the opportunity to help them with their success. Professional sales experience necessary; media experience is a definite asset but not mandatory. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro- act ive par t in helping you r c l i en ts ach ieve b u s i n e s s s u c c e s s , please email your resume and cover letter to:

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DRIVERSPremier Transportation is seeking Tractor-Trailer Drivers for newly added dedicated runs making store deliveries Monday- Fr iday in WA, OR, ID. MUST have a Class-A CDL and 2 years tractor- t ra i ler dr iv ing exper i - ence.• Home on a daily basis• $.41 per mile plus

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ANTIQUES GALORE! SIDE TABLE. American Early 19th century, cherry. Reeded twist form, and turned knobs $350. Appraised $900. DINING CHAIRS. 6 Amer ican Mahogany ladder back, English tyle. 1 is an Arm chair. First half 20th century. $850. Appraised $1500. DINING TABLE. Ga te l eg . Amer i can , cherry, 2 drop leaves, squared legs. Early 19th c e n t u r y. $ 7 5 0 . A p - praised $1200. JENNY LIND BED. 3/4 size, Ma- hogany. Head / foo t boards- horizontal / verti- cal turned dowels. Iron sp r ings. C i rca 1920 . $350. Appraised $650. CORNER CUPBOARD. A m e r i c a n , P o p l a r . Upper case with ogee molding at the crest, fit- ted with 2 shelves with porr inger extensions. Lower case- single plain shelf. Plain panel doors and on scrolled bracket feet. Late 18th century. $ 2 3 0 0 . A p p r a i s e d $3500 . COMB-BACK R O C K I N G C H A I R , American Windsor. 19th c e n t u r y. $ 3 5 0 . A p - pra ised: $900. OPEN ARM CHAIR. Georgian- style mahogany framed with cabriole legs with raised bands. Red diamond fabric. Early 20th C. Appraised $600; ask- i n g $ 3 5 0 . WA L N U T CHEST. American, with beveled marble-top & 3 graduated drawers. Cir- c a 1 8 7 0 . $ 9 5 0 . A p - p ra i sed $1250 . CUT G L A S S V I C TO R I A N LAMP $195. 206-623- 3912.

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stuffCemetery Plots

2 SIDE BY SIDE PLOTS at Washington Memorial Cemetery Park, SeaTac Section 18, block 168, lot B, plots 3 and 4. Re- tails $4000 each. Asking $2500 each. Private seller, Call Richard for details today at 541-752- 9980.

2 s ide by s ide p lots, Bonney Watson Wash- ington Memorial Park in Seatac. In near ly fu l l Lakeside garden. Sec- tion 17, block 41, lot C, spaces 3 & 4. Asking $4,200 for both. Valued at $3,600 each. Seller to pay transfer fees. Call Ann (253)735-9497

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DESIRABLE BONNEY WATSON MEMORIAL PARK; 3 SxS PLOTS nearly sold-out Garden of Good Shepherd. Sec- tion 12, block 67, lot C, plots 2, 3 & 4. Valued at $4795 ea. Asking $2500 ea OR all 3 for $7000. Call John 253-859-2448.

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2 SxS PLOTS asking $2500 ea or both for $4500. located in nearly sold-out Garden of Good Shepherd, Section 12. Features immacula te grounds and attentive staff in the well cared for Bonney Watson Memori- al Park. Valued at $4795 ea. Call John 253-859- 2448.

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Miscellaneous

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Cats

PIX IE BOBS - T ICA Registrat ion possible. P l ay f u l , l o t s o f f u n ! Hypo-allergenic, shor t hair, some polydactyl, short tails, very loving and loyal. Box trained. Excellent markings. All s h o t s a n d w o r m e d . Guaranteed! Taking de- posits now! Ready for Forever Homes in June/ July. Prices star ting at $350. Call for appoint- m e n t : 4 2 5 - 2 3 5 - 3 1 9 3 (Renton)

Dogs

AKC POMERANIANS G o r g e o u s b a b i e s t o choose from. Variety of colors. Up to date on shots. Will be ready for new homes soon! $600 each. Now taking depos- its. 50 % down. Also, 1 ye a r t o 7 ye a r o l d s available; call for prices. 253-223-3506, 253-223- 8382www.gonetothedogskennel.com

AKC Purebred German Rottweiler Puppies with Papers. Huge and great with kids. Chips, f i rst shots, dew c laws removed, tails docked and dewormed. Ready for l ov ing homes. $700 . Lake Stevens. 425-280- 2662.

A K C R E G I S T E R E D Golden Retriever puppies, available now. Ex- cellent bloodlines. Dew claws removed. Shots a n d w o r m e d . V e t checked. Mom and Dad loca ted ons i te ; h ips, joints, eyes certified. Ar- lington. $850. 360-435- 4207

AKC Standard Poodle Puppies. Parents ge- netical ly tested, good l ines, great tempera- men t . 2 yea r hea l t h guaranteed & up to date on shots. www.ourpoeticpoodles.comor call 509-582-6027


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Dogs

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Miscellaneous

DOCK SPACE wanted to rent. I have a 20’ Bay- liner, summer and weekend use only. (206)818- 8165

Auto Events/ Auctions

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AutomobilesClassics & Collectibles

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AutomobilesNissan

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Houghton $1,085,000Wake up to the light dancing off of the lake & the Olympic mtns framing the Seattle skyline. Designed to take advantage of the views w/3 remodeled levels. #699431

Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445

◆ Mukilteo $1,290,000Golfer’s Dream! 2-story penthouse. Sweep-ing views of Puget Sound, Olympic Mts, & Whidbey Island from every room. 20ft ceiling, 3,146sf, 3BR/2.5BA, Of� ce & L. 3-Car parking, Gym & Clubroom. New price! #775742


SHORT SALE $229,900Lovely Seabeck rambler in excellent condi-tion. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Tiered media room for movies or the big game! 3BR/2BA #725432


SHORT SALE $149,900You will love this beautiful and well-kept Bremerton home! Huge kitchen w/beau-tiful hardwoods and breakfast nook. Free standing wood stove in living/dining area. #717093


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

Alki $521,650Distinctive Live+Work, 1BR+Bonus+Work Space, 2 1/4BA Townhome. Built Green. Rooftop deck. Multiple townhomes avail-able, call for details! #671103


Whidbey Island $2,250,000Sunlight re� ects off of the waters that front this special island home. Rare 210 ft. steel dock for your boat and pier � shing which is shared by only one neighbor #455424

Doug Shih 206-230-5364

SHORT SALE- $199,900Private drive ends at this cozy 3BR/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945


Alki $3,125,000Seven Distinctive, 1800sf contemporary 4 level Townhouse units w/Seattle, Elliott Bay & territorial views from roof top decks & covered basement level prkg #756387


Move Right In! $1,550,000Sited for privacy near coveted Groveland Beach, this exquisite Craftsman boasts a grand two-story entry w/gracious stair-case. 5BR/3.5BA, 3970sf. #760570


◆ Lifetime Chance $1,550,000Gracious light, bright traditional with all the right spaces and upscale � nishes. A 2550sf attached 10-car garage & profes-sional auto/woodworking shop. Never have to leave home!


Washington Park $6,550,000Gated 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


◆West Seattle $ 2,300,000Gracious home on your own private gar-den estate! Unobstructed views of Puget Sound & Olympic Mtns. Pool, bath house, outdoor kitchen, extensive patio, & green house spa. #781230

Randi Weidner 425-985-9950Becky Nadesan 206-230-5377

Float Your Boat $348,000...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 bene� ts of lakeside living. 2BR/1.7BA, 28’ slip. #769391


Bremerton $499,000Beautifully crafted in award-winning wa-terfront community. Ideal � oor plan: 2 mstr suites w luxurious baths (1 on main), den/3rd BR, and loft w/sweeping water views. #771008

Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

West Mercer $1,278,000Stunning Black and Caldwell, custom designed for the original owner. Time to add your inspiration to transform this stately lady into her new glory. #757462

Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

New on Market $1,058,000Ideally located in Lakeview Highlands, this Ralph Anderson designed home is remodeled to perfection! Floor to ceiling windows, impressive chef’s kitchen. 4BR/2.75BA, 2430 +/-SF. #775183

Paula Holtzclaw 206-708-4721

◆ Medina New List $1,545,000Stylish & bright, this charming home comes with a simple European touch. Nestled in the heart of Medina. Bright sunny living rm with amazing views of Medina Park & gorgeous sunsets. #778977


◆ Lk Sammamish $528,000Skylit 4BR/1.75BA, 1630sf Issaquah rambler with walls of windows to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. Slab granite and SS appliances await you in the kitchen. #778598


◆ New List! $486,000Issaquah School Dist GEM! Beautiful re-modeled & spacious rambler w/ 1,770sf, 3BR/1.75BA + 1BR/1BA 880sf Guest House. Light & Bright main house, new paint inside & out. 1-yr hm warranty! #778250

Heidi Klansnic 425-830-4199

Luxury & View $1,120,000A view from every room. Light & bright open � r plan w/formal living & dining rm. Spacious kit w/pantry & fam rm. Mstr bdrm w/frplc. Lg rec rm & full bth on LL. Expansive deck. #770624

Pam Richmond 206-265-9114Natalie Malin 206-790-1778

Build Here $710,000Dream House LAND FOR SALE, .363 Acre Located on West Side of East Mercer Way. Grab Your Builder & Your Ideas For Your New Home, May Be Winter Peak Views, Depending on Your Plans. #775221


Attn Builders $575,000Lot For Sale on SW End of Street of Established Homes w/Greenbelt to the West. Beautiful, Natural Setting As Lot Extends From North to South, Stream Runs Through South End of Lot. #775235


Sunrise Views $368,000MI Lot. Price reduced to accommodate partial mitigation setback from stream. Large residential building site in private, established area. Lk & Mt Rainier views. #143651

Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414

◆ Capitol Hill $350,0003 adjacent lots totaling 15000sqft. Build your dream home or 2 townhomes. Lake Union & Queen Anne views, walk to city center, Broadway & more. Amazing location! #678887

Patricia Temkin 206-579-5073

MI Opportunity! $348,000Tucked away building lot up private lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Large lot, 3000 sq foot building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896


Greenwater $118,500Your year round recreation oasis waits! Enjoy endless summer & winter fun at this pristine Crystal River Ranch property! 1/2 ac+ this � at, corner lot is close to playground & clubhouse #770312

Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093Keith McKinney 425-221-8557

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