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Rebecca Mar/Staff Photo A large tree fell early Thursday morning, May 23, 2013, in Bicentennial Park next to the Farmers Insurance building. Onlookers from Farmer’s peered down at the fallen tree from the rooftop. The tree was cut up and hauled away by midday Friday.

Big tree brought low

By Reporter Sta� Every year, city nonprofit orga-

nizations who hope to sell ‘safe and sane’ fireworks in the parking lot of the Mercer Island Shopping Center at the corner of S.E. 32nd street and 78th Avenue S.E., must seek approval from the city fire department then apply for a spe-cial permit to be approved by the City Council.

In the past, the Kiwanis Club has managed the fireworks stand and has used this event as their primary fund-raiser. Money from the sale of the fireworks is returned to the community for scholarships and service projects. However, this year, the Kiwanis Club partnered with the Mercer Island Masonic Lodge and Mercer Island VFW, to manage the sale of fireworks and split the proceeds.

But as it does every year, the

Council debates whether or not fireworks should be allowed at all on the Island.

There have been several chang-es over the years to the code. In 1992, City Council reduced the number of days that legal fire-works could be set off from 9 days to 2 days. Two years later, Island citizens were surveyed on whether or not to ban fireworks. Out of 1,400 respondents, 55 percent voted for a ban. Instead, the Council decided to limit fire-works discharge to July 4th only, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., a rule that still stands.

In 2005, former Fire Chief Walt Mauldin recommended the Council to ban fireworks com-pletely. But Council voted to keep the current ordinance and increase public education and enforcement.

In 2009, the Council reduced the time frame for the sale of fireworks to a one-week period July 4th.

City Fire Chief Chris Tubbs signed off on the initial permit and presented it to the Council on May 20.

At the meeting, Councilman Mike Grady was incredulous that the community service groups were still wanting to sell fire-works.

Speaking for several minutes, Grady referred to fireworks as “gateway explosives,” followed by “I can’t believe that you- (the Kiwanis, the VFW and the Freemasons) are selling danger-ous things to our kids.”

John Gebhart, who represented the group said that workers at the stand check ID and only sell to buyers over 16. He added that most people who purchase the items are parents. The fireworks are ‘safe and sane’ types of devices.

Fire Chief Tubbs noted that his department has not had any

Safe or not, Council approves fireworks

By Mary L. [email protected]

Kevin Scheid, a retired Coast Guard Captain and 19-year Mercer Island resident, is running for City Council position 2 in order to stop tolling on Interstate 90.

“No one should have to pay a toll on one road to finance another road,” stated Scheid.

Scheid, who has not held elected office before, is running for City Council Pos. 2, now held by Dan Grausz who is running to retain his seat. Scheid said that Grausz is tak-ing the wrong approach to defeat-ing tolling and protecting Islanders.

In a press release Scheid said, “I believe this election will deter-mine the future of tolling on I-90.

Scheid to run for City Council seat

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Chamber lunch Thursday, June 6

The June membership luncheon for the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce is set for noon, June 6, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center.

Legislators Marcie Maxwell, Judy Clibborn and Steve Litzow will speak and answer questions.

Reservations required. Please call 232-3404.

MIHS Class of 2013 graduates June 6

Commencement ceremo-nies for the Mercer Island High School Class of 2013 will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at Key Arena in Seattle.

Tickets are required for entry. For information, go to the MISD website at www.mercerisland-schools.org.

Sound Transit East Link open house

Sound Transit will hold an open house between 5 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center.

The open house is for commu-nity members to hear about the designs proposed for the Mercer Island light rail station.

Transit o�cials are looking for comments and input. A presen-tation will be held at 5:30 p.m.

For information go to www.soundtransit.org.

Library renovation meeting June 13

A meeting will be held at the Mercer Island library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 to discuss the plans to renovate the building.

The meeting will allow the public to share views and give input to planners.

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FIREWORKS | PAGE 2

Coast Guard vet says he is running to fight right to prevent tolling on I-90

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injuires over the past few years.

“We do not ‘upstaff ’ for July 4. That might be counterintuitive,” he said, “but our history shows that the risk seems very low,” he added, referring to the data his department col-lects. “People here are very responsible about consumer fireworks.”

Chief Tubbs said that he and City Police Chief Ed Holmes talk often about issues related to fireworks. He said that there are com-plaints about noise, but there are few and neither departments track them.

Councilmember Tana Senn and Mayor Bruce

Bassett also expressed their reluctance about allowing fireworks on the Island, but agreed that allowing con-sumer fireworks on the Island keeps illegal fire-works at bay.

The Council voted 5 to 1 to approve the permit.

Tolling is bad policy and can be defeated with com-mitted council leadership.”

He believes that Grausz has hurt the fight again tolls.

“In contrast, my oppo-nent has testified in Olympia on the best way

to toll Mercer Islanders and argued against the strong legal action the city coun-cil took. I believe his strat-egy will result in tolling for everyone. “

Outgoing City Councilmember Mike Grady and Eva Zemplenyi, co-chair of the “No Tolls on I-90” committee both endorse Scheid.

“This council race is essential to keeping I-90 toll free. I’m con-cerned that the city council will revert to its prior efforts to look for a compromise,” Zemplenyi said.

Former Island Mayor and State Senator Jim Horn also put his name in for Scheid. “I endorse Kevin and believe he has the experience, skills and values to make an excellent councilmember.”

Scheid believes he is pre-pared to meet other chal-lenges facing Islanders as well as transportation and infrastructure issues.

“A fresh perspective will help maintain transporta-tion options, the strengths and the character of our city. These issues are espe-cially important since the idea of expanding the Central Business District to the North was introduced in a City Council session,”

he wrote.Scheid said it was his

work against the school bond last year that brought him to consider a run for Council. He said that he now supports the new smaller bond proposal in the works by the school dis-trict. He said many encour-aged him to run.

He is concerned about the impacts of development on parking and acces-sibility in the Town Center. He believes that developers are not paying ade-quate impact fees.

He is not certain that light rail is the correct approach to increasing mobil-

ity, pointing out that studies not indicate people do or will use it. And he believes it will negatively impact parking.

“My issue with trains is making sure that there is adequate parking for every-one to use,” he said.

He has praise for the city’s parks and attractive downtown. “There are so many things we do well,” he said of the city.

Of his opponent, Scheid noted that Mr. Grausz had said two years ago that he would not run again. He said that while he respects the Councilman, “he has been on the Council too

long.” A 26-year Coast Guard

veteran, Scheid holds a B.S. in engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and an MBA from Purdue University. He worked in a variety of jobs including four years in Washington, D.C., where he managed a $140 million budget for Coast Guard aviation maintenance. His said his operational experience has included environmental protection, law enforce-ment and search and res-cue. He finished his career as the Chief of Coast Guard Search and Rescue for Washington and Oregon managing more than 1,000 men and women at coastal boat and air stations.

Scheid wrote, “My expe-rience in a variety of areas will enable wise steward-ship of tax dollars and pre-

vent seniors from being taxed off the Island”.

A long-time member of the Mercer Island Covenant Church, Scheid is now the vice president of “Best Christian Workplaces,” am Island-based consult-ing firm that surveys and assists Christian-based businesses and nonprofits from hospitals to churches, on management and values.

Scheid has volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club, his church, the M.I. Girls Lacrosse Board, the High School Site Council, and the interview com-mittee for the High School principal.

He lives near the north-east corner of Pioneer Park with his wife Bobette. They have four grown children, all Mercer Island High School graduates and three grandchildren.

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FIREWORKS| FROM 1

Megan Managan/Staff PhotoRed and ready. Students and their teachers enjoyed the sunshine and warm temperatures recently near the North Mercer campus on S.E. 40th Street.

Kevin Scheid

Mercer Island candidates in general electionIn the City Council races:• Kevin Scheid is challeng-ing incumbent Dan Grausz for position 2. • Incumbent Tana Senn is running unopposed for Pos. 4 • Benson Wong and Rich Erwin are both vying for

City Council Pos. 6.In the races for Mercer Island School District Board of Directors: • Incumbent Dave Myerson is running unopposed for Pos. 2 and incumbent Adair Dingle is also unopposed for Pos. 4.Islander John Urquhart is running unopposed for the position of King County Sheriff .

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City emergency drill planned for June 7

The City of Mercer Island will be conduct-ing its annual ‘large scale’ emergency drill beginning at 8 a.m., June 7, at the City Hall Council Chambers. For information, go to www.mercergov.org.

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Not long after an earth-quake dislodged chunks of concrete from the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle, state lawmakers pushed through a nickel increase in the gas tax.

Now, with jarring images of twisted steel and sub-merged vehicles from Thursday’s bridge collapse fresh in the public’s mind, another group of lawmak-ers is trying to raise billions of dollars for transportation with a 10-cent increase.

They hope miles of back-ups and piles of lost income caused by the severing of the state’s signature north-south highway will dissolve the political gridlock that’s lingered for weeks.

“It is not a scare tac-tic,” said Sen. Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way, a co-chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. “Things cost money to fix. We need to make sure every damn bridge in this state stays safe. I don’t want anyone to think twice when they are going over a bridge.”

Opponents aren’t waver-ing. They say no amount of gas tax increase or added spending could have pre-vented what occurred in the Skagit River.

“I don’t see this having any impact on the possi-bility of this revenue pack-age,” said Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, who is the other co-chair of the transporta-tion panel. “I don’t see the connection.”

Democratic lawmakers,

including Gov. Jay Inslee, backed by a coalition of business, labor and environ-mental groups are lined up behind the proposal to raise $8.4 billion primarily with a phased-in gas tax hike totaling 10 cents and higher vehicle fees.

It’s been stalled and not received a vote in either chamber.

Most Republicans in the House and Senate oppose the package. In general, they don’t like the gas tax hike, think too many of the dollars are steered into new p r o j e c t s and want r e f o r m s added in that will curb costs and speed up con-struction.

T h e n t h e r e ’ s the sticky wicket of building a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River. Democrats and Inslee want it constructed with light rail -- which will enable the state to receive federal funds -- and the Republican-dominated Senate Majority Coalition insists that light rail not be included.

Rep. Judy Clibborn, D-Mercer Island, chair-woman of the House Transportation Committee, said Thursday’s event “does bring the revenue pack-age to the forefront. I don’t

think it can be ignored this session.”

She said she hopes it will refocus lawmakers’ atten-tion on the vulnerabilities of Washington’s transportation system rather than the price tag and specific content of the package.

“You would think so. The Columbia River Crossing is not a bridge built in 1955,” she said referring to the bridge damaged Thursday. “It is a bridge built in 1917. It has wooden pilings. It

should raise some aware-ness in the minds of peo-ple and should get them to want to move forward.”

Rep. Jeff M o r r i s , D - M o u n t Vernon, who serves on the t r ansp or t a -tion commit-tee, said what happened in his district

“highlights the age of our infrastructure. Whether it is a 50-year-old ferry or a 50-year-old bridge, steel has a shelf life, and it may be functional but it is obsolete.”

Opponents contend the incident should spur law-makers to rethink how every existing transporta-tion dollar is spent before looking to raise more. “It is disturbing looking at the cars in the water and think-ing about how close those people were to losing their lives,” said Rep. Elizabeth

Scott, R-Monroe, who vis-ited the site Friday. “I don’t think this is a reason to call for increasing the tax burden on our citizens and small businesses.”

And they said the $911 million earmarked in the proposal for preserving and repairing existing roads, bridges and other transpor-tation facilities is too small an amount.

Rep. Dave Hayes, R-Camano Island, said he’s never been an “absolute no” on a revenue package but voted against the ver-sion passed by the House Transportation Committee in the regular session because it lacked reforms to curb the costs and speed up the pace of construction.

“It is not going to neces-sarily change my views,” he said. “I don’t think it should change the conversation at all regardless.”

State lawmakers are mid-way through what is expect-ed to be a 30-day special session. As of May 26, there have been no hearings or votes planned, but the trans-portation committee leaders expect they will occur.

Rep. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, who is a vice-chairman of the House Transportation Committee stated: “The lesson of (Thursday) is you never know when a freak acci-dent or unfortunate circum-stance happens. When we know something is deficient we should do something to

correct the situation.”Already opposing politi-

cal forces on the issue are twisting the situation to favor their view.

“We are thankful that no one died in the I-5 bridge collapse,” began a state-ment issued Friday by Washington State Labor Council President Jeff Johnson. “But this is a sober reminder of the need for a transportation revenue package.

“Over 750 bridges in our state are structurally defi-cient or functionally obso-lete. We need to invest in our infrastructure, including the Columbia River Crossing, now. Partisan bickering over bills in the legislature needs to stop,” he said.

Kirby Wilbur, chairman of the Washington State Republican Party, said the bridge collapse exposed the weakness in the proposal.

“The terrifying event should shed light on all that is wrong with the House Democrats’ transportation package that is supported by Governor Inslee,” he said in a statement.

He said only 10 percent of the revenue is earmarked for maintenance and “only a small portion of that goes towards actually fixing our failing roads and bridges. That is unacceptable.”

Jerry Cornfield is a report-er for the Daily Herald in Everett, a sister paper to the Reporter.

“The (bridge collapse) does bring the revenue package to the forefront. I don’t think it can be ignored this session.”

Rep. Judy Clibborn House Transportation

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I-5 collapse brings roads legislation into sharp focus

By Reporter Sta�Mercer Island Youth &

Family Services is seeking nominations from the Island community for the Flash Family Inspirational Award.

This award is given to a Mercer Island senior each summer who exemplifies the spirit of good sportsmanship or community leadership, and who possesses an opti-mistic attitude and friendly demeanor while acting as a role model for others.

The FFIA Award is open to seniors who are 55 years and older. The recipient of this award will be honored in the Mercer Island Summer Celebration Parade, and will ride in a vehicle as one of the Hometown Heroes.

If you would like to nomi-nate a friend, a colleague or your neighbor, please com-plete the form and return it to Youth & Family Services, 2040 – 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island WA 98040. The forms are located at several places on Mercer Island, including: Mercer Island Community & Event Center, the library, or City Hall.

The deadline for submis-sions is Saturday, June 15. If you have questions or comments about the Flash Family Inspirational Award, please call Cindy Goodwin at 206.275.7749.

Nominations open for the Flash Family Inspirational award

Bixby honored by Phi Beta Kappa

Mercer Island School District music teacher and bands director, Parker Bixby, is a recipient of a Pathfinder award from the Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa. Bixby received the award at a luncheon held at the Red Lion Hotel in Seattle on May 13. Bixby was nom-inated for the award by Islander Myra Lupton.

The Mercer Island High School band director, was recognized for his inspira-tional teaching and dedi-cated leadership of hun-dreds of Island students and musicians each year. As a result, Islander musi-cians are invited to per-form at prestigious events, awarded accolades and go on to college programs that recognize their value and the program that lead to their success.

Students, parents and the Island community praise Bixby to whom he is “a friend, counselor, therapist, role model, and humanitarian.”

Bixby holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music from the University

of Washington as well as a Master of Music Education from the University of Montana where he held a fellowship as assistant director of the Grizzly marching band.

Island student finalist in Young Artist Awards

A Mercer Island stu-dent and flutist has been named a finalist in the 2013 Young Artist Awards, hosted by Classical King FM 98.1 and Seattle Chamber Music Society.

Zoe Sheill, 13, is one of 11 finalists who have been chosen to compete in the contest. She is a student at Islander Middle School, and competed as part of a flute duo.

The Young Artist Awards is a competition which supports young musicians in the com-munity, as part of the Classical King FM educa-tion initiative. The compe-tition is split into two cat-egories, ages 6-13 and ages 14-20 featuring non-pro-fessional performances in instrumentals, vocals and chamber groups of up to

nine people. One winner from each age group was announced earlier in the week. Olivia Marckx, 13, won for her cello perfor-mance, while Sarah Hall, 14, earned the honor for her violin performance.

To see the performances by each of the finalists visit the radio station website at www.king.org.

Davis wins Scholarship

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School senior is the recipi-ent of the The Rosenwald 5 Family Scholarship through Dollars for Scholars program spon-sored by Colbalt Mortgage.

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graduate admission to the University of Washington were up significantly this year, while it held steady and declined slightly at other state universities.

According to news reports, while the number of in-state high school gradu-ates fell this year, an increase of out of state applications drove the increase at the UW.

UW admissions direc-tor Philip Ballinger told the Seattle Times that he can’t explain why the univer-sity saw a nearly 16 percent increase in freshmen appli-cations, with more than 30,000 applications for fall 2013 admission.

However, he believed that the increase might be due to a decision by the University of California system to tight-en admissions criteria.

While the biggest increase in UW applications came from out-of-state students, the number of in-state and

international applications also grew.

Overall, Washington State University saw applications increase slightly from 13,700 for 2012 to 13,779 for fall 2013. Western Washington University reported a slight drop from 9,791 to 9,500. Applications also dropped at Central, Eastern and Evergreen.

About 61 percent of all students state-wide who applied to UW were offered admission. Last year, about 65 percent were admitted.

Last year, just over half or about 158 students from the MIHS class of 2012 planned to attend college in state, 30 more than in 2011. Of those, 60 were to attend UW. Next, 29 were to become Cougars at Washington State University and 15 planned to attend Western Washington University.

Twenty-six students MIHS graduates were to attend Bellevue College in the fall of 2012, up from just 10 in 2009.

The average GPA for an admitted UW freshman remained 3.77, the same as last year, but the average SAT combined score for critical reading and math rose by about 10 points, to 1238.

Applications to UW jump More from California, fewer 2013 Washington high school graduates

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Contributed PhotoAfter receiving his Pathfinder award, Parker Bixby, fourth from left, was joined by friends Terry Pottmeyer, Jennifer Wright, Mary Jo Bruckner, Myra Lupton, Susan Kaplan, and Gene Robertson.

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Online pollLast Thursday, a bridge

on Interstate 5 spanning the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burling-ton collapsed into the river after the support structure was hit by an oversize load.

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W hat could be more foreboding than the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River last Thursday night. Here was an event that brings us

up short — here is one of those catastrophic events that epitomizes the expression ‘worst case scenario.’

So it was that a oversized truck hit the bridge structure in just the right place to bring down a key piece of our state’s increasingly fragile infrastructure. It was absolutely amazing that no one was killed. Those who survived were in newer vehicles with advanced safety features built in.

Left to ponder this event in the coming months or even years will be the some 70,000 daily commuters, truckers, shippers, travelers and college students headed to Western Washington University who must detour around the

bridge onto a smaller and subsequently extremely congested side bridge that itself was not meant to withstand these loads. For business people in the towns of Burlington and Mount Vernon there will other impacts to consider — primarily in the form of

lost income.And so what caused this to happen. First, the bridge is

old and worn out — the product of another era, weakened by years of abuse. Next, the oversized truck, allowed by law (but not by sense) was traveling on a structure not designed to handle it. Yes, the driver should have been in the other lane, etc. But leaving safety to split-second decisions by drivers, both imperfect or tired, is not a good standard. Like many bridges in this state, it should have been replaced or undergone signi� cant repairs years ago.

It reminds us of a story we reported last week on the huge double tractor-trailer hauling gravel that overturned on East Mercer Way. It makes us think about the arguments against tolls that leave us asking just who will pay to � x for our aging roads and bridges before it is too late? These old and unsafe structures will continue to deteriorate as lawsuits and studies drag on.

Those planners and engineers —a virtual tidal wave of Chicken Littles with their computer models and pocket protectors, have been warning us. The sky is falling. And no one pays attention until the sky does fall.

Future foretold

‘Here is an event that epitomizes the phrase ‘worst case scenario’

To the editorBeware of cyclists, not just unleashed dogs

As a resident and dog owner, I can certainly sympathize with folks that are accosted by untrained or off leash dogs. I’ve found that most dog owners here control their dogs — on leash or off, and pick up after them.

However, I’ve also noticed and nearly been made a victim of bicycle riders going through the park at the lid at unsafe speed levels. Kids, adult walkers (with and without pets), moms with strollers, and little league ballplayers do not anticipate a bike coming down through the ball field area at an alarming rate of speed. As mentioned, I’ve witnessed some near misses, and have heard of some spectacular bike-bike and bike-pedestrian crashes.

Could we not post some signs, other than the ‘bikes yield to pedes-trians’ that are largely ignored, to require bikes slow down through the stretch between the tennis courts and the ballfields?

Tom Everts

Pass the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act ESHB 1294

In my Mercer Island parish, there are a significant number of children with autism. There are many more in the larger community. Often, they are invisible.

As a pastor and a father myself, my responsibility is to find ways to include all people in our worship and to celebrate the full humanity each person brings. As a citizen, my goal is to do everything I can to protect autistic children and oth-

ers from the toxic load their bodies carry, that both causes and exacer-bates these disabilities. This is why I have been active in supporting the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act (ESHB 1294) in our state legislature this year.

Parents have told me that it’s hard to bring kids with special needs to regular church ser-vices, which require a lot of sitting still and listening. To meet this need, Emmanuel Episcopal hosts monthly services for special-needs families..

These liturgies are called Rhythms of Grace, after a national curriculum of Gospel story-telling and responses that are geared to people on the autism spectrum. This monthly rhythm of worship brings members of our parish together in respectful and loving ways and offers some healing for the emotional, spiritual and physical isolation that kids with special needs and their families can

suffer. Another way to help heal that

pain is to advocate for public policy to address the roots of these dis-abilities. No one knows for sure what causes autism and other neuro-developmental disorders. Certainly they may have many causes in any given person and population.

It is clear, how-ever, that many of the chemicals used in consumer products are neuro-toxic and con-tribute to rising rates of childhood cancers, hormonal problems, and developmental dis-orders. In Washington,

consumer groups have been fight-ing for safe kids’ products chemi-cal by chemical, because our State Department of Ecology does not have the ability to keep the worst toxics away from children.

Chemical companies are currently free to self-regulate, resulting in

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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 pm.

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

MEETING NOTICEMercer Island School District

MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSJanet Frohnmayer, President

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

David Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent

10:00 a.m. Call to Order Special Meeting

Purpose: To conduct a study session in order for the Board to discuss Board Policy 2020 Ends Monitoring and approval of Personnel Report.

10.01 a.m. Conduct a study session in order for the Board to discuss Board Policy 2020 Ends Monitoring.

Approval of Personnel Report*

12:00 p.m. Adjournment

*Action required

Special School Board Meeting

ThursdayMay 30, 2013

in theMercer Island School District Board Room

CITY OF MERCER ISLANDORDINANCE NO. 13-07

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, INCORPO- RATING CERTAIN BUDGET REVISIONS TO THE 2013-2014 BIENNIAL BUD- GET, AND AMENDING OR- DINANCE NOS. 12-16 AND 13-04. Ordinance No, 13-07 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on May 20, 2013. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795. This ordinance summary will be pub-

lished Wednesday, May 29, 2013 and the ordinance will have an effective date of June 28, 2013.

Deborah Estrada, Deputy City ClerkCity of Mercer Island

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 29, 2013. #792963.

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Betty Jo WolfeBetty Jo Wolfe died this past Friday,

May 17, 2013 in her 78th year, from digestive complications and several chronic ailments.

A long time Mercer Island resident, she raised four children on the island, down at the Old’s Homestead Farm, Appleton.

Betty was a tournament Bridge player, world-wide traveler, community activist, and a supporter of the arts. She especially

enjoyed the theater: in the audience and on the stage.Besides her three daughters, and one son; she is survived by six

grandsons and four granddaughters. She will be missed by her family and friends, but leaves this world a better place than she

found it. She’s bidding her hand now at Saint Peter’s table.792234

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WEDNESDAY | 1FRAUD: An unauthorized charge was placed onto a 45-year-old Mercer Island woman’s debit card at 3 p.m.

FRIDAY | 10TAB THEFT: Someone stole a 2013 tab from the license plate of a Mazda Tribute parked in the North Mercer Park and Ride lot in the 8000 block of North Mercer Way.

FRIDAY | 17TRESPASS: Police con-tacted a heavily intoxi-cated man at 9:40 a.m. in Pioneer Park, in the 6800 block of Island Crest Way. Police had received several complaints about the man, and one woman reported that she was afraid of him. Police found the suspect with a bloody cheek, and he claimed that he had fallen down. A small glass pipe was at his feet that he admitted using to smoke marijuana.Firefighters rendered first aid to the man. BIKE THEFT: A silver Trek bike with a rack and wire-less computer was stolen from the North Mercer Park & Ride between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the 8000 block of North Mercer Way. The bike had been secured to a rack with a chain. The chain was also stolen.

Police

Beware of ‘Gypsy’ scammers who offer services

During the past six months, gypsy scammers have been operating on Mercer Island. Usually a pair, they contact victims in public parking lots and o�er a service such as roof repair, driveway sealing, and scratch and dent removal on vehicles.

These pairs have contacted victims at the grocery store, pharmacy and park and ride. They ask for half of the cost up front, do some poor qual-ity work and then tell the victim that they will return the next day to �nish the job. They do not return the next day and the service is never completed, and often actually causes dam-

age to the vehicle, roof or driveway. These services or “businesses” are not legiti-mate and are not licensed.

The Mercer Island Police Department cautions Island residents not to conduct business with anyone who contacts them and solicits their services in a public and random man-ner, or door-to-door solici-tors. Before paying anyone for services, residents should call the business to see if they are legitimate or do some extra research and contact previous cus-tomers. Once these gypsy scammers get your money, it is di�cult for the police to locate them and take any action.

Residents who are contacted by a suspected gypsy scammer should dis-engage with the suspected scammer and call the police immediately so that o�cers can catch them.

Governor Inslee signs tough new boating law

People who drink and drive while boating will face tougher laws under a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday, May 16.

The law, which takes effect July 28, makes boating under the influence a misdemeanor that can carry up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine.

Another major change in the law is that it now allows for implied consent, which means an officer can require the operator of the boat to take a breath or blood test if the officer believes the driver is under the influence. Refusal to take the test can equal up to a $1,000 civil infraction.

The new law also allows marine patrol officers to hold reckless or negligent boat-ers accountable and gives

the officers authority to issue citations for vessel accidents which they did not witness.

Police to lean on ‘texters & talkers’

Area law-enforcement agencies will add to their “Click It or Ticket” campaign by targeting drivers who are texting or talking on their cell phones. The enforce-ment campaign will run until June 2.

Agencies involved will include the Washington State Patrol and numerous other area police departments.

Last year, during the same time period, officers on routine and extra patrols statewide issued 3,171 seat belt violations amongst the 11,047 motorists who were stopped.

Similarly, last year during the time period, 1,059 cell phone violations were writ-ten.In 2010, the same year

cell phone use became a primary law in Washington, only 63 drivers were cited statewide.

The state’s campaign to use seat belts has given Washington one of high-est seat belt use rates in the country. In June 2002, when the primary seat belt law went into effect, approximately 82 percent of Washington drivers wore seat belts. Today, nearly 97 percent of Washington driv-ers are buckling up.

KC Council approves Medic-One strategic plan

The Metropolitan King County Council today gave its unanimous support to the 2014-2019 Strategic Plan that will guide King County’s Medic One/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) sys-tem’s nationally-recognized model for delivering pre-hospital emergency care. into the future.

The County is known to be the “best place to survive a heart attack’ in the nation.

The Plan is the result of a nine-month collaborative effort between the 19-mem-ber EMS Advisory Task Force and over 100 stake-holders representing all parts of the regional system

– paramedic providers, fire agencies, hospitals, emergen-cy doctors, communications centers, and labor.

The Plan is the framework for the proposed levy that will ask voters in November to continue to fund the EMS program.

Draft marijuana laws are approved

Now’s the time to let the State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) know your opin-ion of the proposed rules for the state’s new recreational marijuana market.

The WSLCB on Thursday issued its initial draft rules for the state’s emerging rec-reational marijuana market. Voters approved legal mari-juana for recreational use with the passage of Initiative 502 (I-502) in November.

According to its media release, the board is seeking public comment on its initial draft rules before officially initiating the formal draft rule-making process in mid-June. The WSLCB will accept public comment on its initial draft through June 10.

The best way to provide your input is via email at [email protected] or writing a letter to: Rules Coordinator, Liquor Control Board, P.O. Box 43080, Olympia, WA 98504-3080.

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Contributed photoLocal Boy Scouts, including five from Mercer Island, were awarded their Eagle Scout rank on board a U.S. Coast Guard ship docked in downtown Seattle in April. The five from Mercer Island include: Brooks Hamilton, Matt McLellan, Jake Julich, Peter Scott and Brian Oppenheim.

what is called the toxic treadmill. That means when a consumer group works hard to eliminate one dangerous chemical, manu-factures can simply replace it with another one as bad or worse. This happened recently when Graco Inc., the leading manufacturer of car seats, stopped using cancer-causing chlorinated Tris but replaced it with another toxic flame retar-dant.

Emmanuel Episcopal can reach out to families with children on the autism spectrum and create a safe and warm community that makes everyone richer because it includes the whole breadth of human-ity. But only the State Legislature can pass a bill to keep toxic materials out of the bodies of our children.

My hope is that our Senator Steve Litzow from Mercer Island will be leader on this issue and help to pass a strong Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act dur-ing the special session of this legislature. For these families, I would like to see a bill that includes not only a ban on the carci-nogenic chemicals known as Tris, but also allows the Department of Ecology to prevent manufactures from using equally bad or even worse chemicals as substi-tutes.

This is the season of Pentecost for Christians, a time to celebrate new energy and to be open to the winds of change. Our church looks for avenues to welcome all God’s children to the altar. May our state legislature find the grace to protect them.

The Rev. Hunt Priest Rector of Emmanuel

Episcopal Church on Mercer Island and a board member of Earth Ministry. Rhythms

of Grace services are the sec-ond Sunday of each month.

What does that red sign mean?

How come car direc-tional signals don’t work on Mercer Island? And further more why do brakes fail to stop a car at stop signs - you know - the red octa-gons with the letters STOP on it?

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Julie King HatelyKing Insurance Associates, Inc.

2885 - 78th Ave SE, Ste 1 | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.232.3200 [email protected]

Soon to be celebrating 80 years in the Seattle area (Est. in 1934), King Insurance Associates, Inc. is an independent agency and brokerage that prides itself on superior customer service by catering to the individual needs of each client. The principal, active agent as well as third generation family member of King is Julie King Hately.Julie is an Island resident and has deep ties to our community. An active member of MI Chamber of Commerce, MI Preschool Assoc., MI Women’s Club, MI Disaster Preparedness Co-Chair for child care. Julie has her Certi� ed Insurance Counselor professional designation and keeps abreast of current industry products and standards.At King, we pride ourselves on superior customer service and cater to the individual needs of each client. Julie will be happy to review your current policies, research rates and make suggestions on coverage options. King Insurance writes ALL lines of insurance and o� ers one-stop shopping for a full range of products.

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When Studio 904 � rst opened, I envisioned an entirely new type of salon. I wanted to incorporate community service projects, at the same time please our clients.To achieve this goal, I created an innovative workplace for stylists, providing high quality, hands-on training and o� ering a progressive salary with bene� ts..Inspired early in my career by Kaizen, the Japanese word for “life-long learning”, I have applied its philosophy of continuous improvement to guide Studio 904 since its inception in 1987.To ensure that our clients always look their personal best every time they leave our salon, I work one-on-one with every Studio 904 stylist, providing instruction in the art and technique of hair design as well as e� ective communication skills.Our goal: Your personal best, every time you visit our salon!

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Having grown up in the Seattle area, I have an innate appreciation for the beauty that surrounds our lovely Puget Sound region. My career in real estate began when my friends kept asking for assistance with staging their homes, picking out furniture or working through remodels. Eventually they wanted my assistance in choosing homes. I thoroughly enjoy my business and the many wonderful clients who have become lifelong friends. The majority of my clients are referred to me by past clients. They know their friends and family can put their trust in me and that I will earn their respect by successfully transitioning them into their new home. It’s your move. I can make it happen!


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7900 SE 28th St | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.232.1336www.AuCourantSalon.com

Barbara Hovsepian, long time Mercer Island resident and owner of Au Courant Salon and The DEN, invites you to; “Come visit us and see what we have to o� er you, in the way of complimenting and personalized style for Women, Men & Kids”. Barb’s professional experience includes 28 years of design expertise with advanced training in precision cutting and barbering, as well as an extensive career with Nordstrom in management, buying and merchandising. Barb and her talented sta� o� er superlative style, personalized service, professional talent, organic products, and strong community spirit. Check out AuCourantSalon.com or stop by for a latte and tour. “We would love the opportunity to serve you!” - Barb H.

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Lee Huang MS, LAc grew up in China and received her training from Kunming Medical School and Bastyr University. Lee was a physician in China and is now a board certi� ed acupuncturist with a passion for pain management and women’s health conditions. Lee’s grandmother’s stroke recovery through acupuncture treatment inspired her to pursue a career in acupuncture. In 2002, Lee started Able Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in Bellevue and moved the clinic to Mercer Island in 2006. Her mission is to enhance the body’s own natural heal-ing abilities to restore optimal health. She has over 20 years of health care experience.

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Suzanne PhilenMercer Island Thrift Shop

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Suzanne Philen, Thrift Shop Business Coordinator at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop has been the driving force behind much of the Thrift Shop’s success over the past 10 years. Her creative business savvy and mission focused approach has been an essential element in running this Island retail business. The Mercer Island Thrift Shop is one of the primary funding sources for the City of Mercer Island’s Department of Youth & Family Services. In January 2013, Suzanne took on a new role as the Thrift Shop’s Business Coordinator. She currently devotes her time in streamlining business processes, strengthening relationships with vendors, and is on the forefront of developments that will ensure the Thrift Shop’s future growth.

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By Megan [email protected]

The first big win of the state track meet came on the first night for Mercer Island.

On Thursday, May 23, the Islanders girls 4x400 relay team won the state title. The team included Piper Casey, Victoria Gersch, Laura Harrison and Sarah Bjarnason racing to a title winning finish, and new school record, in 3:54.43.

Harrison also fin-ished sixth overall in the girls 400-meter race, finishing in 57.57 seconds.

S e n i or Kr i s Brackmann competed in the girls high jump competition, finishing tied in 11th place with a best jump of 4 feet 10 inches. Teammate Emily Bassett finished in fifth place overall

SPORTSSPORTS The MIHS boys lacrosse team will play against Bainbridge in the state semi� nals on Wednesday, May 29 in a 7 p.m. game at MIHS. Get the latest by following @MIRsports on Twitter.

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Megan Managan/Staff PhotoMercer Island sophomore midfielder Evan Condon collides with a player from Lakeside during the Islanders first round state tournament win on Tuesday, May 21.


The Mercer Island boys lacrosse team earned a spot in the state semifinals on Thursday, May 23 after beat-ing Issaquah 6-5.

The Islanders will face Bainbridge in the state semi-finals, on Wednesday, May 29 at Mercer Island High School. The game begins at

7 p.m. Mercer Island got off to a

quick start against Issaquah in the quarterfinals, earning a 2-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, followed by a 1-1 second quarter, giving the Islanders a 3-1 lead at halftime.

Issaquah outscored the Islanders in the third quar-ter, 3-1, but the Islanders

outscored Issaquah 2-1 in the fourth, ultimately giving Mercer Island the edge.

Steen Stwedstedt had the team high, scoring three goals with one ground ball in the game, while Hayden Reisman had one goal and one ground ball. Grant Preisler added a goal, as did

Mercer Island prepares for Bainbridge in state semifinals

Contributed PhotoThe Mercer Island girls 4x400 relay team of Piper Casey, Victoria Gersch, Laura Harrison, Sarah Bjarnason won the state title last Thursday at the 3A state track meet in Tacoma.

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Mercer Island girls 4x400 relay wins state track title

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The Mercer Island boys and girls tennis teams fin-ished the state tournaments on Saturday, May 25 with two state team and three

individual titles in hand.The girls team won

the state title for the fifth straight year with 26 points, while the Islander boys earned their third straight title with 31 points.

In the boys singles com-petition, Brian Hou finished in third place after beating Interlake’s Luat Le 6-3, 6-3. Henry Smith finished in fifth place, eating Dominik Gorecki of Columbia River 6-0, 6-1.

The boys doubles team of Kyle Baska and Matt Seifert

Islander girls, boys tennis wins state team, individual titles

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Justin Rorem, Peter Mahony and Cooper Johnson. Goalie Benji Rothenberg made nine saves in the game.

The team started the playoffs with a 9-4 win over Lakeside last Tuesday.

The Islanders scored first, but Lakeside followed by tying the game at 1-1. After that it was Mercer Island’s game. The Islanders led 3-1 at the end of the first, and 6-1 at halftime.

Lakeside scored two goals in the third and one in the fourth, while Mercer Island made three goals in the sec-ond half to end the game.

Again, Swedstedt led the Islanders with four goals

and one ground ball, while Preisler added one goal, with one assist and three ground balls. Mahony scored a goal with an assist and a ground ball, while Evan Condon had one goal and one ground ball. Johnson had an assist with two round balls and Reisman had one goal with one ground ball. Goalie Rothenberg made 11 saves in the game.

The Islanders are now 19-3 this season, will face a 14-8 Bainbridge team on Wednesday. The two teams met during the annual Island War on April 27, with Mercer Island earning the 9-6 win over the Spartans.

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Megan Managan/Staff PhotoDevlin Conway, a junior for Mercer Island, looks for a way around Lakeside during the Islanders win last Tuesday.

CorrectionLast week’s article about

the Mercer Island High School fastpitch team winning a district game for the � rst time was incorrect.

The Islanders won a district game in 2001, beating the No. 1 team Mount Rainier in the SeaKing tourna-ment.

The Reporter regrets the error.

Megan Managan/Staff Photo

Eric Schulz finished in second place in the 800.

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in the shot put competi-tion with a best throw of 37’10.75.

Junior Eric Schulz fin-ished in second place over-all in the boys 800-meter run on Saturday afternoon. He finished in 1:53.89, just seconds behind the winner from Shorecrest.

Overall, 11 from Mercer Island competed with the girls team finishing in 14th place with 17 points, while the boys team finished tied for 27th place overall with eight points.

Islander helps team to fourth state soccer title in five years

Mercer Island student and soccer player Corey Goelz recently helped the Eastside FC U17 team to win it’s fourth state title in five years.

The team scored 16 goals and didn’t give up any goals during the six game tour-nament. The team, includ-ing Goelz, will represent the state in the Far West regional tournament in Hawaii in June.

Goelz, a senior at Mercer Island High School, played goalie for the MIHS girls team for four years.

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Contributed PhotoThe Eastside FC U17 girls soccer team, which includes Mercer Island resident Corey Goelz, recently won it’s fourth state title in five years.

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won the state title after beating Bainbridge’s Matt Alderson and Jacob Christensen, the same team the Islander duo lost to in the district title match. Seifert and Baska won the match 6-7, 6-4, 6-4. The Islanders second pair, Ben Eillott and Charlie Williams finished in fourth place, beating Seattle Prep’s Sam Blattner and Luke Targett 6-0, 6-4.

In the girls singles competition, Nora Tan won the sin-gles state title in another redo of the SeaKing finals match. Tan beat Catherine Allen of Holy Names 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 for the championship.

In the girls doubles competition, Lydia and Gabby Venditti won the state title, beating Jenny Adams and Kristy Braunston of Liberty 6-4, 6-1.

Caroline Dillon and Caroline Hamilton finished in fifth place for the Islanders, beating Nicki Bouche and Tina Liu of Mountlake Terrace 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.

Lakeside senior and Mercer Island resident Shea Wojciehowski finished the tournament in sixth place after beating Hanford’s Sierra Troxel 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday.

By Pastor Greg AsimakoupoulosWhile our neighbors have children graduating from

Mercer Island High School, my wife and I are celebrating our youngest daughter’s commencement from college.

Such occasions are milestones of achievement that trigger a sense of pride. They also awaken an awareness of vulnerability. Commencing from the security of the classroom to the context of an unpredictable world is both exciting and frightening. Those twin emotions fill the hearts of both graduates and their parents — emo-tions which prompt us to pray.

Regardless of your faith orientation, the following is a prayer we’d do well praying for our kids.

Almighty God, the Scriptures remind us our children are a gift from You. With holy awe and a sense of wonder we received these priceless treasures gift-wrapped with poten-tial. In no time these miniature persons were kindergar-ten-bound, where they found just how much there was to learn. But You helped them, Lord. You fed their curiosity and infused their little minds with big thoughts.

As they matriculated year after year from elementary

school through middle school, we marveled at their ability to make the grade. Gratefully, You bolstered their self-confidence when bullies attempted to undermine their self-worth. And then, as they entered high school, You looked on as they focused on maintaining a high GPA with an eye on the colleges of their dreams.

And now here they stand on the threshold of adulthood. Won’t You walk with them, Father, as they pass through this wide-open door? In many ways they seem adequately prepared to embrace the opportunities and challenges that await them. In other ways, they still resemble those little tykes we sent off to school so long ago with their big backpacks. Now as then, they have cause to fear what is so unfamiliar. Please protect them.

Grace them, God, with a thirst for knowledge and an appetite for understanding. As they continue to calculate facts and figures, help them translate the truths they encounter into attitudes and actions that guard the dignity of others. In their grasping of wisdom, may they open their hearts to those in need. Give them compassion and humil-ity as they stand up for those put down by society.

Heavenly Father, as their capacity for understanding Your world expands, increase their ability to know You and trust Your plans for their lives.

Amen.

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At first glance, the tabby cat with distinctive mark-ings and sea-green eyes wan-dering the streets around the edge of the North end business district looks like a stray. Upon closer con-tact, however, the cat is not feral — he is unafraid and curious.

The cat’s name is Huey, and his microchip is regis-tered to the MercyVet clinic. He belongs to a woman who lives in an apartment along Island Crest Way.

The cat roams extensive-ly and has entered several businesses. If the door is

open, he will sashay right in — flicking his long, curved tail at its end.

Huey is a Bengal cat, a breed known for wanting attention, having an inquisi-tive nature and sometimes being quite vocal.

Last week, he darted into Island Books through an

open side door and ventured into the children’s section before an employee scooped him up. On Friday, he snuck into Hedman’s Hair Salon from the alley behind the shop.

Keith Hedman walked the cat to the veterinary clinic next door, thinking he

had gotten loose. The next day, Huey came back to the salon.

“He walked right into the shop, jumped up on the couch and made him-self right at home,” Hedman said. “He’s very friendly.”

Huey didn’t stay for long

and left on his own through the back door.

“I’m a cat person, so it’s not a big deal. He hasn’t been a nuisance at all,” Hedman said.

Staff at Lice Knowing You and Mercer Park Dentistry first noticed Huey about two or three months ago.

An employee brought Huey to Island Cats, as other people have done. A preschool teacher once put Huey into a pillowcase and took him to the Humane Society after he came onto her school’s porch. His microchip was scanned and he was released to his owner. Later, he returned to the preschool twice and was shooed away.

“He’s certainly ended up on our doorstep,” said Gary Marshall, a veterinarian at Island Cats. “We’d like to provide care for him, check for dental disease and any other issues. Our hands are tied if we don’t have permis-sion and authorization to do that.”

But Marshall’s staff doesn’t leave Huey in the carrier. They provide food, water and a litter box for him temporarily until his owner takes him back.

“If people are going to

take a cat and be respon-sible for a cat, they need to keep that responsibility, to keep them safe … to take care of them, to keep them from getting hit by a car, and protect them from diseases, whether it’s this cat or any cat,” Marshall said.

Nancy Gordon, who owns Lice Knowing You, said she last saw Huey three weeks ago.

“He was hanging out here for a very long time,” she said. He would sit by the door and meow at clients as they went in and out.

Staff members started feeding the cat outside.

“He was so skinny — we were worried,” Gordon said.

Huey was occasionally allowed to come inside. Then, they discovered that he had fleas. He was promptly treated for that.

“Everyone loved him,” Gordon said. “He’s a very sweet cat.”

The woman, a long time resident of the Island, who owns Huey said that she cannot keep him indoors because she doesn’t want her neighbors to be both-ered if he is loud. She said is unable to afford veterinary care for Huey. Someone who can provide a good home for

Huey would be welcome to adopt him, she said.

When Huey wandered into the parking lot outside of Sue’s Tailor & Alteration, he caught the attention of a Mercer Island High School senior. Alisa Andonian was picking up her prom dress. She left and came back with food for Huey, who wasn’t eating the scraps of raw fish that a nearby restaurant

employee had just brought.“It makes me sad to see

cats roaming around, hun-gry, and not have a home,” Andonian said.

Anyone who is interested in adopting Huey may con-tact Huey’s owner. For the owner’s contact number, please email Rebecca at [email protected] or call (206) 232-1215.

Huey is a Bengal cat.

Rebecca Mar/Staff PhotoAlisa Andonian was picking up her prom dress from Sue’s Tailor & Alteration when Huey caught her attention.

A prayer for grads

Cat about townHuey makes himself at home at Town Center businesses

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pets/animals

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Dogs

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C O C K E R S PA N I E L Puppy Tri-Colored Parti Sable with blue eyes. R e g i s t e r e d l i t t e r . Adorable, loving, fluffs of f u n ! B o r n 3 / 6 / 1 3 . 4 males. All colors. First shots received. Refer- ences from previous litter owners. Exceptional dogs, very smar t and lov ing. Show qua l i ty. Parents on site. Includes paper: $550 each. For appointment please call D aw n 2 5 3 - 2 6 1 - 0 7 1 3 Enumclaw

Dogs

AKC Standard Poodle Puppies. Cream, Apri- cot & Red. 2 Males, 3 Females. Born Apr i l 9 th . For more in fo, please visit our web site at:www.ourpoeticpoodles.net or call 509-582-6027

GREAT DANE

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Dogs

Selling two 13 week old female pure bred Ger- man Shepard puppies! Both have AKC registration! Puppies are loyal and extremely intelligent.Pictures available upon reques t ! 950$ each , price negotiable. Locat- ed in Gig harbor. Call Ri- l ey a t 253-225-5124 anytime!

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ISSAQUAH / SOUTH LAKE SAMMAMISH5 NEIGHBORHOODS Sale! Hundreds of families participating. Crazy huge annual sale! Fri- day, 5/31 and Saturday, 6/1, 9am- 4pm. Follow signs from West Lake Sammamish Road, at in- tersect ion of 188th or 192nd Avenue.REDMONDANNUAL MULTI Family Sale at Sammamish For- est Manors. 20+ homes participating. NE 24th at 175 th Avenue NE in Redmond. Friday, May 31st & Saturday, June 1st, 9am to 4pm.

RENTON

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Offering a wide variety of Holiday Decorations and Commercial Decor from Seattle’s Premier Decorating Company. Miles of Phenomenal High End Wire-Edged Designer Ribbons. In- credible Assor tment. Large Quant i t ies of Poinsettias, Flower Ar- rangements, Holiday Wreaths, Ornate Tas- sels, Creative Artistic Supplies, Faux Flow- ers & Leaves. Spec- t a c u l a r S e l e c t i o n ! Wholesale Prices and Never Before Seen Items! Cash or Bain- bridge Check Only!

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B O AT F O R S A L E $20,000. 1938 Monk designed Classic Cruiser. This boat is very clean and well kept. She is extremely economical to run. 30’ x 8’6” x 3’, Volvo 25hp diesel, 7-8 knots, 11/4” Cedar over Oak, all Brass hardware. This is a tu r n key boa t and ready to cruise, or live aboard, f resh sur vey Oct. 2011, includes 10ft Livingston skiff with 6hp outboard, recent professional hull work, zincs and bottom paint 12-12, c o v e r e d m o o r a g e . H e a l t h Fo r c e s S a l e (406)295-9902

RARE 1991 BOSTON Whaler 16SL. Dual con- sole, 90 HP: 2 stroke Mercury, 8 HP Mercury Kicker, EZ Steer, dual down riggers, water-ski pylon, depth finder, can- vas cover, anchor with rode, anchor buddy, & EZ Loader Trailer. Safe- ty equipment including fire extinguisher, throw cushion & more. One owner! Professional ly maintained! Located in La Connor. $9,500. 206- 726-1535.


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CLASSIC 1973 DODGE Charger. One Owner! Engine rebuilt to approx 340, dual exhaust system, rebuilt front end, BF G o o d r i c h T / A t i r e s . Original paint and vinyl top. Interior very good. Many new parts. Gar- aged and wel l main- t a i n e d . R u n s l i ke a dream. $15,500 Rea- sonable offers consid- ered. Additional photos available via email. 360- 678-0960.

AutomobilesHonda

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