Mercer Island Reporter, August 21, 2013

By Mary L. [email protected]

The resignation of state Rep. Marcie Maxwell, a Democrat, of the 41st District has set in motion a process that remains obscure to most casual observers of state government. The political party of the outgoing legislator gets to nominate candidates for the inter-im replacement. The appointee must be a resident in the same district. Three candidates will be ‘nominated’ for Maxwell’s seat, by a vote of the precinct committee

officers (PCO)of the 41st District Democrats at an Aug. 21 meeting.

The King County Council will then meet and subsequent-ly choose one of the three as the appointee or, in the event of Council deadlock, the governor will do so.

After 10 individuals expressed interest in Maxwell’s seat, five candidates completed question-naires for the one-year term. The seat will then be up for election in the fall of 2014.

There are 200 precincts in the 41st District; more than half do not have PCOs. Candidates can lobby for fellow Democrats to become PCOs, in order to pro-mote their candidacy.

David EllisDavid Ellis is a 2006 graduate

of Mercer Island High School. He holds a degree from Kenyon College with a double major in political science and theater arts.

According to his responses on the 41st District’s candidate ques-tionnaire, Ellis has been active as an organizer and fundraiser in statewide campaigns such as Washington United for Marriage, regarding Initiative 74, and in the Sierra Club, WASHPIRG, and environmental causes. He was a delegate to the Washington State Democratic Convention in both 2006 and 2012.

Despite his relative youth, Ellis believes he represents a new, unique voice for the Legislature. He calls his approach “passionate progress.”

“I am an idealistic person,” he said. “I know how to organize and build coalitions.”

Like Maxwell, he said, he will be a strong voice on education and many other issues of impor-tance.

On his questionnaire, Ellis lists

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Democrats nominate 3 for Maxwell’s seat

By Mary L. [email protected]

In response to requests from the City Council — and a drumbeat of worry from Island citizens, about a growing presence of solicitors and a possible connection to an increase in crime on the Island, the city attorney and police chief have taken another look at how to regulate people who go door-to-door to sell goods or to ask for money.

A private investigator working on a high profile burglary at a home on East Mercer Way earlier this year commented that people posing as solicitors were used as lookouts.

However, Mercer Island Police

Solicitors not tied to burglaries

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Preview of new Mi history book is Aug. 22 at island Books

The 10th annual Senior Foundation book night will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22, at Island Books..

The evening will feature a sneak preview of the soon-to-be published “Mercer Island History: From Haunted Wilder-ness To Coveted Community”.

Refreshments will be pro-vided.

listening sessions next tuesday, Wednesday for MiSD school plans

The Mercer Island School District will host two more listening sessions for the com-munity to learn about ongoing plans to build and expand Island schools.

One will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, in the Islander Middle School multi-purpose room, concern-ing plans for IMS.

From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the North Campus Gym, learn about plans to build a new el-ementary school and the high school expansion.

Learn more at www.merce-rislandschools.org.

tEDx talk on education Aug. 27

There will be a TEDx talk at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the Mercer Island library.

Mercer Island School Board member Brian Emanuels will speak about technology in the education system, and there will be a video address by Salman Khan.

RSVP to Ben Elliott at [email protected] and learn more at www.ted.com.

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Chief Ed Holmes said that in his experience, there is not a connection between solici-tors and burglaries.

“Only one time in the last 10 years did we find a con-nection between a solicitor and a crime,” he said.

“It is possible,” he said, “but we do not see it.”

But Holmes acknowledges that more aggressive solici-tors seem to be appearing on the Island.

“From January to May of this year, we have had 59 calls from people who were uncomfortable with the peo-ple who came to their door,” he said.

The city does have a law on the books regarding solicitors that was passed in 1994. But the city does not enforce it.

“It is a problem for us,” he said. There are constitutional issues regarding freedom of speech.

Holmes was referring to a lawsuit over an ordinance to regulate solicitors in the

city of Medina. The law was struck down by the court as unconstitutional.

City Attorney Katie Knight agreed. Laws that require solicitors to register or get a license first repre-sent a prior restraint on free speech, she explained.

Despite problems with the existing ordinance, City Council members wanted to offer some assurance to citi-zens about the people who come to their door unin-vited.

Ideas discussed during the Council study session on Aug. 12 included having solicitors register at the city or to have photo ID.

City Manager Rich Conrad said he has had many people come to his door.

He said it is important for people who answer the door to know who they are talk-ing to.

“If I can’t figure out who they are, that is a problem,” he said.

The Council also dis-cussed setting hours when solicitation would be allowed or whether or not any new ordinance would invite a lawsuit.

Other issues with a solicitors ordinance is what exemptions would be made. Examples would be Boy and Girls Scouts or neighbor-hood kids selling items for school fundraisers. But how to choose or describe those exemptions would be diffi-cult.

Despite the many issues with enforcement or con-stitutionality, deputy mayor Dan Grausz wanted to refo-cus on the problem.

“What are we trying to accomplish here?” he asked.

“[People] fear that people who are coming to their homes are casing their homes,” he said. “If an ordi-nance does not do that, then we are wasting our time.”

Both Holmes and Knight said that the best and most immediate protection for homeowners would be to post a ‘No Trespassing’ sign or a ‘No Solicitors’ sign on

their door. “It is the most effec-

tive way to deal with this,” Knight said.

It sends a clear message. “If you are told to leave,

then you cannot be here, and do not come back,” she said.

Trespassing is already a crime under Chapter 9.14 MICC. If a homeowner posts a ‘No Soliciting’ or ‘No Trespassing’ sign, or actu-ally communicates to the solicitor that the homeown-er desires that the solicitor leave, and such a sign or actual communication is ignored, a trespass has argu-ably occurred.

Islander Larry McWilliams told the Council that he does not mind the tree-trimmers or the neighbor kids coming to his home, but “we need to be able to identify these people.”

“Please get serious about this,” he told the Council.

For more, go to www.mer-cergov.org and click on the “Agenda and Minutes” box on the left column, select Aug. 12, and click on the packet.

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Two years ago, the King County Council took steps to regulate solicitors in unincorporated areas with a new regulation.

The regulation prohibits commercial solicitors from contacting residents who have posted ‘No Tres-passing’ or ‘No Soliciting’

signage on their property. Similar regulations al-

ready are in place in many King County cities. Resi-dents, they said, wanted protection from what they described as “aggressive solicitors such as maga-zine salesmen who harass neighbors and perpetrate scams.”

The restriction on solicitation does not apply

to political, religious or charitable activities by nonprofit organizations such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, in order to avoid any conflict with First Amendment rights to free speech.

Solicitors who ignore signage and try to contact a resident anyway face a civil infraction with a fine of $100.

Daylie Smith, Andrew “Biggie” James and Lily James pick juicy blackberries along West Mercer Way. The roof of the Suburban allowed them to reach the big berries, and they later made blackberry crisp. Photo by Greg Smith.Got a photo you’d like to share with the Island in our “Eye on MI” feature? Email your image with a caption about where and when it was taken to [email protected].

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The woman on the far left in the photo on page 2 was misidentified. She is Susan Morrison.

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East Metro rope rescue drills held below I-90

Firefighters from around the region partici-pated in rescue drills at the East Channel Bridge and the Mercer Island boat launch last week. The training ended on Monday.

Mercer Island fire per-sonnel joined a host of fire departments in the East

Metro Training Group — including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and Northshore — for the training, focusing on confined space and rope rescue scenarios that involved live patients.

The East Metro group consists of more than 500 firefighters. Seven days of training are held, with an estimated 80 to 90 fire-fighters per day, 30 appa-ratus and 9 units per ses-sion.

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County’s first female firefighter Pauline Reed dies

Pauline Reed, an Island resident for 46 years, died Aug. 4. She was 70.

Reed died from the effects of ALS (Lou G e h r i g ’s disease).

R e e d was an active vol-unteer in the Island communi-ty. She was i n v o l v e d with the Mercer Island

Preschool Association, an early member of the Mercer Island Country Club, and became the first female fire-fighter in King County. She was also an EMT. She was active with the National Ski Patrol, Boy and Girl Scouts and the Mercer Island Rowing Association.

She was the longtime owner of State Farm Insurance on the Island.

In 2009, Reed received the Flash Family Inspirational Award.

Services will be announced later.

A story about the award can be viewed at www.mi-reporter.com. Read her

obituary on page 7.

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By Greg AllmainFederal Way Mirror

The U.S. Department of Education extended Washington state’s waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) — also known as ‘No Child Left Behind’ in recent years — for the upcoming school year.

The waiver helps the state avoid penalties under the ESEA as Washington state tries to implement three reforms that were part of its original waiver plan. Those reforms include:

• College and career-ready expectations for all students;

• State-developed recog-nition and accountability support system; and

• Teacher/principal evalu-ations.

The Department of Education termed this year’s extension “high risk” due to issues with specific wording in Washington state Senate Bill 5895. Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn’s office said part of that bill reads, “Student growth data … must be based on multiple measures that can include classroom-based, school-based, district-based and state-based tools.”

The department objected to the use of the word ‘can,’ saying that Washington state’s “interpretation of

including student growth as a significant factor in edu-cator evaluation systems is inconsistent with the ESEA definition.”

Dorn said he saw this objection coming.

“When the Legislature was debating 5895, I said that the language didn’t go far enough,” he said. “The Department of Education agrees with me. Now the Legislature has the next ses-sion to strengthen the law.”

Mercer Island School District Superintendent Gary Plano is chagrined.

“I was disappointed to learn that the Washington Legislature did not address the federal requirements under NCLB and instead allowed local school districts to determine what student measures should be tied to teachers’ performance,” he said. “A persistent pattern seems to repeat itself from Olympia, and it’s the ‘pass the buck’ mentality.”

Plano warned “that if the 2014 Legislature does not address this requirement to the satisfaction of Education Secretary Duncan’s require-ments, the Mercer Island School District stands to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal aid.”

The Federal Way Mirror is a sister publication of the Mercer Island Reporter. Mary L. Grady contributed to this story.

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off issues that matter to him and the 41st Democrats. The first matter is edu-cation to be fully funded from pre-kindergarten on; affordable higher educa-tion, the environment and sustainability. He wants to help ensure that there will be mean-i n g f u l gun con-trol, and p a s s a g e of the t r a n s -portation f u n d i ng l e g i s l a -tion. He is opposed to tolling I-90, but said we need to find a way to pay for mainte-nance of the state’s high-ways.

Ellis is the grandson of Jim Ellis, now 92, the activist and visionary who led campaigns to clean up Lake Washington in the 1950s; finance mass transit, parks, pools and other public facilities through ‘Forward Thrust’ bonds in the 1960s; to preserve farmlands in the 1970s; to build and later expand the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in the 1980s, and to establish the Mountains to Sound Greenway in the

1990s. It is big shoes to fill, his

grandson admitted. But his family’s involvement in the community was a forma-tive part of his upbringing.

“It is what I know,” he said.

Ellis, who has a polished speaking voice, started his own company ear-lier this year, David Ellis Voiceovers, to provide voiceover services to com-mercial entities. But since the news of Maxwell’s res-ignation, he has been using his voice to promote his candidacy for her seat.

Tana SennMercer Island City

Councilmember Tana Senn was one of the first people who Marcie Maxwell told that she was resigning her seat in the Legislature to take a posi-tion in Gov. Jay Inslee’s government. Later, Inslee himself called Senn to urge her to put her name in for her replacement. The first thing she thought, she said, was that she could not tell her parents the news.

“I was sad,” she remem-bered. “They are both gone now.”

Next, she thought of her children; one in elemen-tary school and the other

just starting middle school. “I thought, I cannot do

this because of them,” she said. Then, “I thought, wait — I have to do this because of my kids.”

Senn, concerned about education funding, and safety issues for children, sees her young family as an asset to state government. She noted that there are just a handful of legisla-tors with young children in Olympia.

Hearing about Maxwell’s plans was a big surprise, she said. “Honestly, I love local gov-ernment, but there are things you cannot do at the city level like passing a trans-portation budget or improving gun control.

“It would be exciting to work on larger issues,” she said. She sees her pos-sible appointment to the Legislature, “not as ‘a leav-ing,’ but as a different way to serve Islanders.”

Senn, who has not been active in the 41st District Democrats, said she attended her first meeting last month after she heard about the appointment and was elected that evening,

as a PCO. Attending the meeting with her were six other Islanders who were also voted in as PCOs.

Senn joined the Mercer Island City Council in January 2012 when she was appointed to fill the remaining term of for-mer Island mayor, Jim Pearman. She is running unopposed for her City Council seat, up for reelec-tion in November.

Announcing her can-didacy to retain her City Council seat last March, she told Islanders, “I am working hard to fight toll-

ing on I-90 at the local, state and federal levels. At the same time, I’m focused on the day-to-day issues that make our Island a wonderful place to live — parks and open spaces, safe roads and side-walks, a vibrant

Town Center and quality education.”

Senn said that she expects to remain on the City Council even if she is appointed to the year-long position.

Senn has a background in communications and government relations. Senn earned a Master in Public Policy and Administration from Columbia University.

Senn’s volunteer involve-ment includes campaign-ing for the fire station and rescue truck levy cam-paign, Youth and Family Services, and the PTA at Island Park Elementary. She was on the board of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle for six

years.

George PieperBusiness owner and

civil rights activist, George Pieper has been an active member of the 41st Democrats for 11 years. He acknowledges up front what the intent is of the replacement process for Maxwell’s seat in Olympia.

“For the 41st, the goal is to keep the seat Democratic — now and later,” he said.

Pieper himself has been active in the Democratic Party for more than 22 years, first in the 36th Legislative District and later the 41st. His application states that he has been involved in and led many party activities, including presid-ing over the state-wide Washington S t o n e w a l l Democrats and the LGBT Caucus. He has been a member of the 41st District Democrats for 11 years, served as an act-ing Precinct Committee Officer (PCO), and then as an elected PCO in his precinct since 2008.

Born in California, Pieper, 42, came to Seattle as a young man. He put himself through college in Seattle. He is now a 17-year resident of Bellevue.

“This is my chosen home,” he said.

He has an Island address for his business, OutSmart Office Solutions.

Pieper describes himself as a community leader, civil rights advocate, and

business pioneer. He is the former vice president of the Greater Seattle Business Association, where he served on the board for eight years. For the last five years, he has served as the 6th District Commissioner on the King County Civil Rights Commission, and as the chair for two years. In 2012, Pieper was hon-ored at the GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards Dinner as the recipient of the President’s Award for Community Leadership.

He has put his name in the statehouse hat once before, for the appoint-

ment to fill Fred Jarrett’s Senate seat when the Islander decided to join the King County Council staff in January 2010, after being elected a few months earlier. Randy Gordon was appoint-

ed instead. He was later defeated by Islander Steve Litzow in the November general election for the seat.

Pieper said he is well connected and knows how to raise money. He is a pro-lific fundraiser for a range of organizations from KCTS9 to groups within the (LGBT) community.

“I have been fundraising forever,” he said.

For more than 20 years he worked as an advocate for the environment, social justice, economic and LGBT equality issues.

Along with tackling the issues of education and transportation, Pieper says if he were appointed, he hopes to be able to launch a campaign finance effort.

Other candidatesThe two other candi-

dates for the open King County Council position are from Sammamish. They include Don Gerund, a former Boeing scien-tist and a 14-year mem-ber of the City Council there. Also, Seattle attor-ney, Greg Hoover who practices immigration law, civil matters, arbitration and mediation, has put his name forward.

To read about the candi-dates from Sammamish, go to our website at www.mi-reporter.com. Results from the vote will be posted on Wednesday.

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Best way to avoid ticket is to obey traffic laws

I was both interested and con-cerned when I read Officer Burns’ comments on police procedures and traffic enforcement. She left out the most important and easiest way to avoid a citation is to obey the traf-fic laws. While we live on an island of privilege, that privilege does not extend to risking injuring others.

Ric PowerSchool bus driver

EIS will not prevent tolls on Interstate 90

Mercer Island officials are mak-ing a mistake if they think an EIS will prevent the Legislature from imposing I-90 tolls to help fund 520 bridge construction. The WSDOT and legislators can easily argue that the benefits from reduced I-90 congestion from imposing the tolls outweighs the increased congestion from those opting to go around the lake to avoid tolls.

Of course, if Sound Transit were really interested in reducing I-90 congestion, they could have added the fourth lanes to the outer road-ways 15 years ago. Instead, they have delayed that action until 2016 to avoid any suggestion that they initiate BRT on the center roadways; knowing that doing so would have ended cross-lake light rail forever.

The impact of the I-90 tolls that Mercer Island commuters will likely have to pay is dwarfed by their loss of center bridge access from East Link. Sound Transit’s own studies show that adding the fourth lane to the outer roadway will not make up for the loss of the center roadway.

Mercer Island officials could stop both the tolls and the increased I-90 congestion by speaking out about stopping East Link. The $200 mil-lion Sound Transit will probably “invest” next year could be diverted to eliminate the tolls on both bridg-es, add the fourth lane to the outer roadways, and to initiate BRT ser-vice on the center roadway.

Mercer Island commuters and the entire Eastside could benefit.

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YTN produces plays as well as role models

My name is Madeline Dalton. I’m 14 years old, and I’m a student at Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN). I played the part of Princess Fiona in our production of “Shrek: the Musical,” and I wanted to share some things with you about my experience in the show.

The process of putting a show together is one of the greatest things in the world. I got to meet a cast of

kids who I, for once, didn’t know. The vast majority of the kids were new to YTN, and the older kids in the cast (like me) had to show them what being in a show was all about. On the first day of rehearsal, a lot of them were confused and scared. Now, they’ve grown into little actors and actresses who put 100 percent into every performance.

Not only did I get to watch the younger cast members blossom, but I had an amazing time working with my older cast mates. We’ve all been at the theatre for a long time and have developed good instincts on stage, so the directors had the time to really help us delve into our characters. Shrek tells Donkey about how ogres are like onions — they have layers, and Kate Swenson (our director) helped all of the leading characters discover how they are like onions, too.

After all of our hard work, we had opening night. When you step out onto that stage, you get this adrenaline rush that just can’t be

The City Council is debating the best way to control solicitors on the Island. How do you feel about posting a ‘No Solicitors’ sign on your property?

ISLAND TALK

“I think it’s great. It’s my property ... why not?”

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“I would put a sign up. I wish they’d change the law so no soliciting would be allowed.”

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“We’ve actually been wanting to do that for a long time.”

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“I don’t particularly like the idea. It reduces freedom of speech and limits opportunity.”

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Seattle

“It’s an effective way to control them. We get people on our property all the time, and it scares my wife and I.”

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H ere’s the situation. A rash of burglaries coincid-ing somewhat with good weather and a surge of door-to-door solicitors has Islanders on edge. Many

are hoping for an ordinance to limit or control solicitors on the Island. Such a law, they say, would bring a better sense of security to the Island

Would it? Hard to say. Some have suggested that solici-tors register at City Hall and carry some sort of license or photo ID. But, it seems that many who wish to flaunt the law anyway would not bother to comply. How could they even be informed? Even if they are, they could simply pro-fess ignorance. And having to check in with the city may or may not deter solicitors from being aggressive, rude or scary.

Police say burglaries are not related to solicitors. Chief Holmes says that only one burglary in the past 10 years has been traced to a person posing as a solicitor. Nearly all burglaries, police say, are crimes of opportu-nity. Those who break into

homes look for the easy way — eyeballing if people are at home or not, then checking for unlocked doors. Criminals are looking for loot, not confrontation.

A new ordinance with any teeth will invite scrutiny by those who insist that it is a limit on the constitutional right of free speech. Such a law could invite potential lawsuits — costing our city time and money. A discussion about whether an ordinance might pass muster this time in terms of its constitutionality due to the possibility of different judges is simply conjecture. Again, how much city money would it take to find the answer to that question?

Placing a ‘No Solicitors’ sign is certainly the easiest and most expeditious way to send unwanted people away before they get to your front door. If a person does knock anyway or act suspicious, don’t answer the door, and call police. With or without a sign, police say to call them if you feel threatened or uncomfortable with a situation.

No one wants to post such a sign. No one wants to lock their doors just to run to the grocery or pick up the kids from soccer. No one wants to look over their shoulder. But those simple steps can stop a bad situation from happen-ing before it even starts.

A sign or a law?

‘Police say that solicitors are not related to crime activity.’

To the editor

LETTErS | PAge 14

By Rivy PoupkoSpecial to the Reporter

This time of year is one of transition; back to school, the sun is setting a little ear-lier and rising a little later.

For some of us, the Jewish High Holy days are looming very close. They arrive at a per-fect time — in the midst of all of these changes. It is now that we take account of what is truly important and make adjust-ments accordingly.

Part of our liturgy is dedi-cated to reminding ourselves of our commitment to pass our traditions and beliefs from generation to genera-tion. Our lives are centered around family and commu-nity, and building memories and traditions. Part of our mission as parents, grand-parents and educators is to improve the lot of the next generation.

Though we all take this mission very seriously, I am concerned that we are ham-pered in our efforts without even knowing it.

Of late, I have come to learn that many of our chil-dren’s products contain toxic flame retardants. Those very

products could very well be making them sick.

Many of you may remem-ber, way back in the ’70s, the health concerns about cer-tain cancer-causing flame retardants in children’s paja-

mas. Manufacturers removed them from the pajamas, but those flame retardants, known as chlorinated TRIS, are still used in baby and children’s products from stroll-ers and car seats to nap mats, as well as sofas and chairs.

Un f o r t u n a t e l y, cancer-causing TRIS flame retardants became popular again when Washington and other states banned the neurotoxic flame retardants called PBDES. Companies just moved from one harm-ful chemical to another without regard for our chil-dren’s health.

Shockingly, a recent study found toxic flame retar-dants in 17 of 20 children’s products tested, includ-ing nursing pillows and changing pads purchased at Washington retailers, such as Walmart and Target. When the toxics escape, they mix with household dust and are ingested by our children as they explore the world around them. As

a result, our little ones are exposed to cancer-caus-ing agents and neurotoxic chemicals while they sleep, play and eat.

There are safer ways to achieve fire-safe products. Inherently flame resistant materials, smarter meth-ods and safer chemicals are available and used by numerous companies.

“Why isn’t using harm-ful flame retardants against the law?” you may wonder. That’s a great question.

The Toxic-Free Kids & Families Act will ban the most harmful flame retar-dants and help prevent companies from switching to yet another bad alterna-tive. Washington’s House of Representatives passed it last year, but the Senate failed to pass anything meaningful, leaving us all vulnerable for another year.

As we take stock of where we are and where we want to be this High Holiday sea-son, please remember that we are all responsible for each other. Members of our Legislature come from our communities and it is our obligation to help them take stock and be accountable to us all.

Rivy Poupko Kletenik is Head of School at the Seattle Hebrew Academy.


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Norman “Wally” ZirbelNovember 15, 1918 – August 5, 2013

Norman “Wally Zirbel” passed away in Tucson, Arizona on August 5, 2013 after a brief illness. He was 94.

Wally and his late wife, Rosemary, were 30-year residents of Mercer Island. It is where they raised their three children. In 1985, they relocated to Tucson but always maintained lifelong friendships with his island and Seattle area friends and former work colleagues.

Born in Detroit, MI, he settled on the west coast following a WWII posting in the Pacific where he was a Captain in the U.S. Army. He joined Pacific Northwest Bell where he worked for 40 years as an executive before retiring. In work and in life, he was known for his impeccable integrity, kindness, character and selfless devotion to his family.

Following the death of his wife, he married for a second time at 90 to Jean Detels, until her death in 2012. He led a happy and vital life taking excellent care of his health which allowed him to remain independent and happy up till the end.

He is survived by his daughter, Julie, Tucson; son Tom, Phoenix, son Curtis, Woodinville; sister Lenore, East Tawas, MI; three

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Pauline Reed of Mercer Island passed away Sunday, August 4th, after an 18-month battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

A fourth generation Alaskan and proud of it, Pauline was a small town girl from Anchorage born in 1942 in the territory of Alaska. She was the daughter of Alaskan pioneers Frank and Maxine Reed, and a woman who possessed a true pioneering spirit. She was the first Alaskan to attend Wellesley College outside Boston, followed by UC Berkeley. She broke down many boundaries during her life because of her fierce determination and positive attitude together with her remarkable ability to turn obstacles into opportunities. Pauline lived her 70 years with an incredible strength of character.

Pauline was so many things to so many people. She was, above all else, an unconditionally loving and supportive mother and grandmother. Though at times a crazy and embarrassing mother for her children, she was always unfailingly generous with her time and encouragement. She was always ready to do anything to help her children pursue their dreams. Pauline felt that the hardest part of her ALS diagnosis was that she would not be able to watch her grandchildren become adults, and would miss meeting her future great-grandchildren.

Pauline met her former husband, Don, an airline pilot in Alaska, while taking flight lessons. After earning her pilot’s license, she and Don would perform unexpected stunts such as buzzing her in-laws house-party while flying upside-down in an open cockpit bi-plane. Pauline also learned to pilot hot air balloons with her brother, Frank Jr., and enjoyed scuba diving with her friends from the Mercer Island Police Department.

Pauline was a social activist, accomplishing things most mothers and women of her time did not do: In 1973, fulfilling one childhood dream, she became King County’s first female fire fighter.

Pauline was a State Farm Insurance Agent for 30 years with her office on Mercer Island. She was known to her clients as the “go to” person when any home, car or other insurance issue would arise. She was always ready and willing to fight the bureaucracy in her client’s behalf.

Pauline wanted to keep her children too busy to get into mischief so she insisted they have a sport for every season. As part of this plan she spent 30 years as a ski patroller at Ski Acres and Alpental (every weekend come snow or rain). She became a National Patroller and was the first in the family to try snowboarding! In her extra time, she became an Emergency Medical Technician, a member of the Cascade Mountain

Rescue team (looking for people lost in the mountains and

setting explosives to cause controlled avalanches) and also joined the Mercer Island Public Safety Department Dive Team that was responsible for retrieving cars that flipped over the I-90 bridge into Lake Washington. She was definitely everyone’s favorite at “bring your parent to school” day.

She volunteered each summer at countless swim meets and hauled boats each fall to her children’s crew regattas. And she did not stop there. She believed education was all-important both inside and outside the classroom so she hauled her family around the globe and to rural parts of the USA, usually with backpacks, tents, and Youth Hostel cards. Itineraries were always loose and money often limited, which led to unexpected surprises like camping on park benches at Greek Police stations, sleeping in roadside fields or beaches, and leaving a lifetime of incredible memories. A few of her favorites included Denny Creek, Russia (while it was still the USSR), East Berlin (living out Glasnost by hat-trading with Soviet soldiers while camping on the shore of Lake Baikal, just north of Mongolia), Idaho’s Snake River, Ross Lake, the Greek islands, and Mount McKinley National Park (where she woke up the entire campground at 5 AM because the clouds had finally parted to display the sunrise over North America’s tallest mountain).

Pauline was an adoring grandmother and a friend and neighbor to many. She approached life with a simple and powerful philosophy: “One must NEVER put off the important moments, because they might not happen again. So pause to take time, even if it is inconvenient, to be with those you love, and make memories that last, for they are, what in life, can never be taken away.” Her presence will be missed greatly, but the wonderful memories she made while she was here will be forever cherished by her children, grandchildren, extended family, and many friends.

Pauline is survived by her three children, Shelley Elizabeth Reed Buhler (Frank), D. Scott Reed Mackay (of Sydney Australia), and Carrie Reed Scull (Grant), four grandchildren, Elizabeth and Stephanos Buhler, Samantha and Sophia Scull, and former husband Donald Mackay. Her greatest joys in her life were her grandchildren who have said, “our biggest fan is gone and we will miss her.”

A celebration of Pauline’s life will be held at a later date. Please consider one of the following charities if you wish to make a donation in her name:

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Thursday | 8INFORMATIONAL REPORT: After a 55-year-old Mercer Island man incorrectly discharged himself from the Mercer Island Care and Rehabilitation Center, the staff gathered his belong-ings and found small bags of marijuana and a bottle of alcohol. The items are currently being held at the Mercer Island Police Department in safekeeping, to be picked up by owner.

sunday | 11MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: The vehicle belonging to a 54-year-old Mercer Island woman living in the 7000 block of S.E. Maker Street was vandalized sometime between 5 p.m., Friday, and 6:15 p.m., Sunday. The

driver’s side window was smashed, and the vehicle was egged, keyed and dented. The victim sus-pects her neighbors to be responsible since the two parties have been engaged in a persistent property dispute for many years.

Monday | 12FOUND: An abandoned mountain bike was discov-ered in Pioneer Park around 6:36 p.m. by a 77-year-old Mercer Island woman who subsequently contacted the police.

Friday | 16CAR PROwL: The front pas-senger window was broken out of a Chevrolet some-time between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the 3400 block

of 80th Avenue S.E. An HP laptop was stolen out of the vehicle, along with an iPhone charger. The vehicle had been locked, parked on the road in front of a friend’s house.

saTurday | 17ARREST: Police stopped a vehicle for making an ille-gal U-turn and equipment violations at 2:09 a.m. The 30-year-old driver had a $5,100 warrant for assault, domestic violence and interfering with reporting. He was booked into the King County Jail. THEFTS: A Mercer Island woman’s debit card was used in an attempt to pur-chase 60 Dell laptops from an online retailer, which called the victim to verify the transaction. The victim promptly cancelled the purchase and debit card. The suspect had obtained the debit card number

from a cellphone that had been stolen from the vic-tim’s son. A woman’s bicycle was sto-len at the Luther Burbank Park swim area sometime between 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. The bike was described as a Raleigh Capri 2.0, silver with white and pink accents.

sunday | 18ARREST: A 29-year-old driver in an Acura was stopped for speeding at 2:20 a.m. in the 2200 block of 76th Avenue S.E. The Kent resident had a $7,500 warrant for failure to appear in court for a DUI. Police issued tickets and booked the suspect into the King County Jail on the warrant.AbANDONED bIkE: A 50-year-old woman reported an abandoned bicycle to police at 9 p.m. in the 2700 block of 77th Avenue S.E.

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By Reporter StaffKing County residents

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The Civil Rights Commission is soliciting applications from indi-viduals in County Council District 1, District 2 and District 6, which includes Mercer Island.

The commission advises the county executive and County Council on mat-ters related to the county’s civil rights programs, and human and civil rights issues. This includes review-ing and reporting on the effectiveness and progress of the county’s affirmative action, non-discrimination enforcement, and minor-ity/women business utiliza-tion programs, as well as educating the community about preventing and elimi-nating discrimination. In addition, the commission works to educate the com-munity about the county’s Equity and Social Justice Ordinance.

Commission members must live in King County. If confirmed, commis-sioners serve without pay. Residents from diverse eth-

nic and protected group backgrounds, including people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. All commission members are bound by the King County Code of Ethics and are required to complete a financial disclosure state-ment upon appointment and by April 15 of each suc-ceeding year of service.

Potential candidates should have interests and experience related to the goals of the commission, live in the appropriate County Council district, and be able to commit eight to 10 hours monthly to commission meetings and work projects. This includes attending month-ly meetings on the third Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m., and partic-ipating in committee work, which can require addition-al meetings.

For information, visit www.kingcounty.gov/exec/CRC.aspx or call (206) 263-2444.

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The Senior Foundation of Mercer Island will host its 10th annual Island Books night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22.

This year’s theme is “Sneak Preview,” featuring a special look at the soon-to-be published “Mercer Island History: From Haunted Wilderness To Coveted Community” book. Author Jane Meyer Brahm will be on hand for a special video presentation about the his-tory of Mercer Island, fol-lowed by a question and answer session.

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Jamerson receives Congressional award

Mercer Island resident Isabel Jamerson, a senior at The Bush School, recently received the Congressional Award Silver Medal from Congressman Dave Reichert, R-WA, 8th District.

For the past four years, Jamerson has spent over 750 hours in volunteer commu-nity service, personal devel-opment and physical fitness. Her community service has been primarily focused on gleaning donated produce from the Mercer Island Farmers Market for MIYFS Food Bank, and serving weekly at the Cherry Street NW Harvest Food Bank.

This award represents Congress’ highest award for young people, and was established in 1979 by the Congressional Award Act.

Thrift Shop open house is Aug. 28

The Mercer Island Thrift Shop will host an open house in August about the proposed expansion of the store.

The first meeting will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Thrift Shop. The meetings will include a brief presentation.

City staff is hoping to gather input on the pro-posed remodel changes to the current Thrift Shop building. The remodelling goals include: reducing con-stricted traffic flow on S.E. 34th Street, increasing park-ing for people using the park and Thrift Shop customers, while also reducing street congestion, creating a sepa-

rate donation drop-off zone, improving the storefront appearance and increas-ing revenues that help fund MIYFS counseling services.

Anyone with questions can contact MIYFS Director Cindy Goodwin at [email protected].

City roadwork to continue through September

City road crews are nearly finished with two significant summer street projects: chip sealing and asphalt overlays for various arterial and resi-dential roadways.

Work on streets in the Parkwood neighborhood are finished with just some work left to ‘raise’ manhole covers and other utilities to the new surface.

The chip sealing work is nearly complete on Mercerwood Drive and streets around Homestead Fields. Just striping remains on those streets.

For all construction activ-ities, residents should expect flaggers, alternating lane clo-sures and minor detours.

In late September, crews will re-surface a portion of

West Mercer Way between S.E. 24th and 28th Street and a block of 80th Avenue S.E. in front of the car wash in the Town Center. For proj-ect maps and updates, go to www.mercergov.org.

Community Center parking lot to be resurfaced

The Mercer Island Community and Event Center’s parking lot will be undergoing repair and maintenance work from Aug. 26 through Aug. 30. The large, 222-space parking lot will be receiving a seal coat and striping during this time. To minimize incon-venience to the public, the project will be completed in three phases, keeping a por-tion of the lot available for use at all times. However, less parking will be available during the project.

The starting date of this project is contingent upon weather and is subject to change.

The Mercer Island Community and Event Center is located at 8236 S.E. 24th Street on Mercer Island.

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Contributed PhotoIsabel Jamerson, who attends The Bush School, earned the Congressional Award Silver Medal.

Mercer Island students graduate from Western Washington University

By Reporter StaffTwelve students from Mercer Island

earned their bachelor’s degrees from Western Washington University this spring, graduating in June in Bellingham, Wash.

The graduates include: • Samuel Charles Bliss, Economics/Envi-

ronmental Studies• Rachel Laura Cochran, Political Science• Stephanie Gastaldi, Sociology• Adam Warren George, English-Cre-

ative Writing Emphasis• Sean Michael Gorey, Music• Jenny Hoang, Anthropology• Davin R. Kunovsky, Psychology• Kyle Michael Schaeffer, Manufacturing

& Supply Chain Management• Amy Leigh Shafer, Psychology• Alexander Streck, Manufacturing

Engineering Tech• Kari Lynn Thompson, Spanish• Daniel James Zumwalt, Electronics

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Theres’a Baumann/Staff PhotoThe front doors of the South end Rite Aid after a car crashed into the front entrance of the store on Monday, Aug. 19. The store was temporarily closed until Tuesday.

By Reporter StaffThe South end Rite

Aid on Mercer Island was temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the front doors on Monday,

Aug. 19. The store was expect-

ed to reopen on Tuesday, after Reporter deadline.

No further information

is known at this time.The south Rite Aid is

located in the shopping center at 8441 S.E. 68th Street.

Car crashes into South end Rite Aid

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When her mother-in-law suggested three years ago that she could be the prin-cipal at St. Monica School, Anca Wilson didn’t give it much thought. But one day, the passing remark would come true.

Wilson is replacing long-time principal Pam Dellino, who has retired after leading the school for 14 years.

When asked what brought her to St. Monica, Wilson attributed this new opportu-nity to God.

“To me, it was meant to be,” said Wilson, a West Seattle resident who was born in R o m a n i a and came to America at age 17.

W i l s o n left Romania in the mid-1980s with her mother and older sister three years after her father, Viorel Lupsa, fled the country, which was then under com-munist rule. He received political asylum in the for-mer Yugoslavia and was placed in a refugee camp in Belgrade.

Religious persecution and inherent communist oppression had become a double burden on the fam-ily, Wilson said. As the son of an orthodox priest, Lupsa had been especially targeted.

Wilson remembers being stalked by police in high school, and days before her

departure with her mother and sister, their Bucharest hotel room was broken into — most likely, for their pass-ports.

“That made me all the more thankful for what I have, for being in the U.S., appreciating what this coun-try has to offer … and espe-cially, religious freedom,” Wilson said. “I try to keep it in perspective every day — the great blessing this coun-try is to my family.”

The family was reunited in the United States, where Lupsa had been granted a sponsor after interviewing with an American consul. Under President Ronald Reagan’s ‘Most Favored Nation’ clause, one stipula-tion was that the Romanian government would permit families to reunite in the U.S.

“Thanks to President Reagan, and God, I am here,” Wilson said.

The family’s sponsor resid-ed in Burien, Wash., and from there the family moved to the Eastside, and then to Seattle.

“I didn’t speak English,

but I was determined to succeed,” Wilson said. She had begun French studies in Romania. Now, in addi-tion to her native language and English, she is fluent in French and is learning Spanish.

Wilson’s mother, Lucia, who had been a school prin-cipal in Romania, opened a day care, where Wilson got to help with children of all ages. The day care became Wilson’s inspiration to pur-sue a teaching career.

“I was looking for some-thing more fulfilling than classical music perfor-

mance,” said Wilson, who studied classical music at Cornish School of the Arts, where she met her hus-band, Brian. Still, music has brought her great joy, she said. Flute is her primary instrument, and she also plays piano and sings.

After completing a mas-ter in teaching program at

Seattle University and sub-stitute teaching for a year, Wilson settled on the Holy Family Parish School, where she taught pre-K, fourth and fifth grade, and became the vice principal and music specialist. She also holds a master of science in educa-tional administration from National University in La

Jolla, Calif. Wilson married her hus-

band, Brian, in the Mercer Island United Methodist Church, and they had their marriage “blessed” in a Catholic parish. Brian is a Protestant, but the couple attends worship services together.

“We have a lot of con-nection with the Island and a lot of time invested here,” Wilson said.

Brian graduated from Mercer Island High School in 1982, and he grew up in the house that his parents built on Mercer Island in 1960. His mother, Bonnie, sold the house three years ago before moving into Island House.

“Mercer Island is like a second home because of my mother-in-law,” Wilson said. “We spent a great deal of time here.”

Bonnie died in December, but now through St. Monica the family’s Island ties remain.

Wilson’s daughter, Julia, is entering seventh grade at St. Monica this fall. She chose to play flute — following in her mother’s footsteps — and will be in band.

Enrollment at St. Monica is at 200 students, down from last year. Catholic schools’ enrollment is declining nationwide, Wilson said.

“More than anything else, Catholic schools’ greatest

“Sixty percent of the students (now) come from off-Island.”

Anca Wilson Principal, St. Monica School

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Rebecca Mar/Staff PhotoAnca Wilson is the new principal at St. Monica School.

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Prime View & Location! $1,675,0001980 82nd Ave SE. – 270 degree views on prime Northend 82nd Street! Cul-de-sac, 2 view decks, hardwoods, 4+ bedrooms and 3+ car garage. City, Lake & Mountain Vistas. Stunning Architecture.

Cindy Verschueren 206-909-4523www.johnlscott.com/14445

Breathtaking $1,598,000Western View8144 West Mercer Way. Gorgeous western view of Lake WA & Olympic Mts! 4BR/425BA, den, wine cellar, family & bonus room. Eleva-tor. Large western view deck w/ hot tub. 4,362 sq. ft. 13,711 sq. ft. lot.

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Mother-in-Law! $1,467,0005335 90th Ave SE - Beautiful traditional 4BD/3BA home with � at grassy yard located on a cul-de-sac. Gorgeous kitchen. Spacious Mother-in-law Unit. Walk to schools and trails


N’End Traditional $1,449,0002242 82nd Ave SE. Merging of traditional style, coveted N’end location & compelling views, this 4BR/3BA home has it all! 4,520 sq. ft. w/ Legal ADU, bi-level view deck & pristine backyard…it is the home to buy!

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Stunning Craftsman $765,000Stunning Craftsman home in the Heart of Greenlake. Perfect condition 3BD/3BA home with great open concept � oor plan. Attached 2 car garage & fully fenced patio and yard w/ barbecue. Close to everything!

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West Side Rental $9,500/mo 7435 SE 71st St. Extraordinary NEW 5BD/4.5BA home on the west side of MI. World class view, large yard, fabulous � nishes and spacious rooms. Great opportunity for Mercer Island living.

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West Seattle Townhome $404,950Stylish West Seattle 3BR/3.5BA end-unit townhome. Enjoy oak hardwoods, open layout & gas fp. Gorgeous kitchen w/ stainless appliances & granite countertops. Sunny balcony, private fenced patio area & one car garage. Walk to everything!

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Lake View Contemporary $1,789,000Refreshingly contemporary, rebuilt 5BR/3.25BA home w/breathtaking western lake view. Private gated entry, lovely patio, ironwood decks & more make this a dynamite place to live.

Lou or Lori 206-949-5674www.johnlscott.com/68351

Waterfront Townhome $975,000506 Lakeside Ave S. W1, Seattle. � is lakeside unit is a quality built waterfront townhome with all the amenities. Roof top deck w/ view of Mt. Rainier as well as beachfront patio/garden to enjoy. Private Garage. Day moorage.


Two for One! $1,595,0008192 W. Mercer Way – Two for One! Ideal for extended family, a car a� cionado or as a home w/ additional investment income. A large deck & gazebo connects to legal ADU. 7 covered parking spaces. Private 1.4 acre lot. Short walk to schools.

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Spacious New Home $1,950,0004899 Forest Ave SE currently under construction & scheduled for completion early summer 2013. Great room styling w/ master on main. Quiet setting on acre in desirable neighborhood. Very private.


Greenwood Home $250,00014331 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. Cute 2BR home on a level, fenced yard with good light. Dual pane windows in most of the home & newer plumbing. Mature plants provide privacy.


Duncan Place Condo $209,000Located in the heart of the vibrant U District, this beautifully maintained condo has a walking score of 98. 1 Bedrm & full bath, stainless appliances, granite counter tops, living room w/ city views and W/D in unit. Excellent building features as well.

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Renton Highlands Condo $158,0001100 Harrington Ave W. #310. � is condo is one of the best locations in the building. Top � oor unit with view of the park from all windows & deck. Master has walk-in closet. Heated indoor pool, parking & secure access w/ elevator.


Lakeview Luxury $1,860,000OPEN SUN 1-48608 N Mercer Way. Take pleasure in views of the Lake from almost every room in this luxurious 5BD/4.5BA home. Spacious 5190 sq ft on large 24,000 sq ft lot. Biking & walking tails across the street. MOVE IN READY!


Waterfront w/ Dock $1,795,000 5059 84TH Ave SE. Being surrounded by beautiful trees enhances the privacy of this 4BD home, entertaining size deck & level yard for outside activity. Kitchen, remodeled in 2010, includes a custom bake center. 30 ft shared waterfront w/ dock.


Spectacular Craftsman $1,895,0004421 Ferncroft Rd. – 4BR/3.25BA home on estate-like setting w/ sweeping views of Lake WA. Dramatic open � oor plan w/ designer touches and opulent � nishes make this a special home. A MUST SEE!


Be Astounded! $1,299,9504240 Crestwood Place. 4BR/3BA home, sophisticated architecture & updated interior, immaculately maintained & designed w/ an open � oor plan for today’s lifestyle. Dramatic inside spaces & a medley of views as the back drop!Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240


Mid-Island Home $749,0008444 SE 44th St. Large, mostly level Mid-Island property. 5BR2.25BA home with great potential. Some Seattle & Olympic Mtn views. Great schools/parks, minutes to local shops & easy access to Seattle & Bellevue. Bring your vision!

Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267www.johnlscott.com/57946

Waterfront Craftsman $4,625,0008440 Benotho Place. Quality New Waterfront Home! � is 5BR/5BA craftsman styled home has a large great room, gourmet kitchen w/ walk-in pantry, & more. Huge entertainment deck & level lawn area. Finished this summer but still time for custom touches!


Lake View $1,196,0007003 SE 32nd St. Enjoy the lake, city & mountain views from this N-End gem. Great room concept o� ers many options for living areas & bedrooms. Level fully fenced yard w/ landscaping surrounding entire property.

Jean A. Locke 206-898-7899www.johnlscott.com/68390

Amazing Lake View $1,099,000508 Lakeside Ave S. E2, Seattle. Lakefront living doesn’t get any closer than this exciting condo w/ all the right spaces. Elevator entry opens into the entire � oor living area capturing an amazing lake view. 2009 quality built from inside out.


Perfectly Private $1,232,5007274 W. Mercer Way - Fabulous 4BR/2.5BA home on a wonderful, private, large western facing lot. Completely remodeled in 2003. Gourmet kitchen, new cabinets/appliances, huge deck, true mudroom & much more!

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/60442

Captivating Luxury $1,395,5005850 W Mercer Way. Cross the threshold & be instantly captivated by dramatic spaces, extraordinary detail & sublime � nishes that create an unparalleled interior. Executed w/ � ne craftsmanship, this 4BR/3.5BA home was designed w/ today’s living in mind!Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240


Ideal Opportunity $1,250,0007229 93rd Ave SE. Hard to � nd level lot on Mercer Island, ready for your vision. 21,011 sq. ft. dividable lot, zoned 9.6. Livable single story 4BR/2BA home sold as is with property.

Mark Eskridge 206-251-2760www.johnlscott.com/10104

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WESTSIDE WATERFRONT $3,825,000OPEN SUN 1-42733 60th Ave SE - Living Room w/ two-story windows & exquisite views of Lake WA from most rooms. Elegant master suite includes Jacuzzi & walk-in closet. Dock with moorage, 2 decks, large patio, & wine cellar complete this luxurious home.


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Prime View & Location! $1,675,0001980 82nd Ave SE. – 270 degree views on prime Northend 82nd Street! Cul-de-sac, 2 view decks, hardwoods, 4+ bedrooms and 3+ car garage. City, Lake & Mountain Vistas. Stunning Architecture.


Breathtaking $1,598,000Western View8144 West Mercer Way. Gorgeous western view of Lake WA & Olympic Mts! 4BR/425BA, den, wine cellar, family & bonus room. Eleva-tor. Large western view deck w/ hot tub. 4,362 sq. ft. 13,711 sq. ft. lot.

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Mother-in-Law! $1,467,0005335 90th Ave SE - Beautiful traditional 4BD/3BA home with � at grassy yard located on a cul-de-sac. Gorgeous kitchen. Spacious Mother-in-law Unit. Walk to schools and trails


N’End Traditional $1,449,0002242 82nd Ave SE. Merging of traditional style, coveted N’end location & compelling views, this 4BR/3BA home has it all! 4,520 sq. ft. w/ Legal ADU, bi-level view deck & pristine backyard…it is the home to buy!

Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240www.johnlscott.com/40999

Stunning Craftsman $765,000Stunning Craftsman home in the Heart of Greenlake. Perfect condition 3BD/3BA home with great open concept � oor plan. Attached 2 car garage & fully fenced patio and yard w/ barbecue. Close to everything!

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West Side Rental $9,500/mo 7435 SE 71st St. Extraordinary NEW 5BD/4.5BA home on the west side of MI. World class view, large yard, fabulous � nishes and spacious rooms. Great opportunity for Mercer Island living.

Tim Conway 206-954-2437MLS #498959

West Seattle Townhome $404,950Stylish West Seattle 3BR/3.5BA end-unit townhome. Enjoy oak hardwoods, open layout & gas fp. Gorgeous kitchen w/ stainless appliances & granite countertops. Sunny balcony, private fenced patio area & one car garage. Walk to everything!

Gloria Lee 206-409-7277www.johnlscott.com/90983

Lake View Contemporary $1,789,000Refreshingly contemporary, rebuilt 5BR/3.25BA home w/breathtaking western lake view. Private gated entry, lovely patio, ironwood decks & more make this a dynamite place to live.


Waterfront Townhome $975,000506 Lakeside Ave S. W1, Seattle. � is lakeside unit is a quality built waterfront townhome with all the amenities. Roof top deck w/ view of Mt. Rainier as well as beachfront patio/garden to enjoy. Private Garage. Day moorage.


Two for One! $1,595,0008192 W. Mercer Way – Two for One! Ideal for extended family, a car a� cionado or as a home w/ additional investment income. A large deck & gazebo connects to legal ADU. 7 covered parking spaces. Private 1.4 acre lot. Short walk to schools.


Spacious New Home $1,950,0004899 Forest Ave SE currently under construction & scheduled for completion early summer 2013. Great room styling w/ master on main. Quiet setting on acre in desirable neighborhood. Very private.


Greenwood Home $250,00014331 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. Cute 2BR home on a level, fenced yard with good light. Dual pane windows in most of the home & newer plumbing. Mature plants provide privacy.


Duncan Place Condo $209,000Located in the heart of the vibrant U District, this beautifully maintained condo has a walking score of 98. 1 Bedrm & full bath, stainless appliances, granite counter tops, living room w/ city views and W/D in unit. Excellent building features as well.

Anni Zilz 206-390-5723www.johnlscott.com/56998

Renton Highlands Condo $158,0001100 Harrington Ave W. #310. � is condo is one of the best locations in the building. Top � oor unit with view of the park from all windows & deck. Master has walk-in closet. Heated indoor pool, parking & secure access w/ elevator.


Lakeview Luxury $1,860,000OPEN SUN 1-48608 N Mercer Way. Take pleasure in views of the Lake from almost every room in this luxurious 5BD/4.5BA home. Spacious 5190 sq ft on large 24,000 sq ft lot. Biking & walking tails across the street. MOVE IN READY!


Waterfront w/ Dock $1,795,000 5059 84TH Ave SE. Being surrounded by beautiful trees enhances the privacy of this 4BD home, entertaining size deck & level yard for outside activity. Kitchen, remodeled in 2010, includes a custom bake center. 30 ft shared waterfront w/ dock.


Spectacular Craftsman $1,895,0004421 Ferncroft Rd. – 4BR/3.25BA home on estate-like setting w/ sweeping views of Lake WA. Dramatic open � oor plan w/ designer touches and opulent � nishes make this a special home. A MUST SEE!


Be Astounded! $1,299,9504240 Crestwood Place. 4BR/3BA home, sophisticated architecture & updated interior, immaculately maintained & designed w/ an open � oor plan for today’s lifestyle. Dramatic inside spaces & a medley of views as the back drop!Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240


Mid-Island Home $749,0008444 SE 44th St. Large, mostly level Mid-Island property. 5BR2.25BA home with great potential. Some Seattle & Olympic Mtn views. Great schools/parks, minutes to local shops & easy access to Seattle & Bellevue. Bring your vision!

Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267www.johnlscott.com/57946

Waterfront Craftsman $4,625,0008440 Benotho Place. Quality New Waterfront Home! � is 5BR/5BA craftsman styled home has a large great room, gourmet kitchen w/ walk-in pantry, & more. Huge entertainment deck & level lawn area. Finished this summer but still time for custom touches!


Lake View $1,196,0007003 SE 32nd St. Enjoy the lake, city & mountain views from this N-End gem. Great room concept o� ers many options for living areas & bedrooms. Level fully fenced yard w/ landscaping surrounding entire property.

Jean A. Locke 206-898-7899www.johnlscott.com/68390

Amazing Lake View $1,099,000508 Lakeside Ave S. E2, Seattle. Lakefront living doesn’t get any closer than this exciting condo w/ all the right spaces. Elevator entry opens into the entire � oor living area capturing an amazing lake view. 2009 quality built from inside out.


Perfectly Private $1,232,5007274 W. Mercer Way - Fabulous 4BR/2.5BA home on a wonderful, private, large western facing lot. Completely remodeled in 2003. Gourmet kitchen, new cabinets/appliances, huge deck, true mudroom & much more!

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/60442

Captivating Luxury $1,395,5005850 W Mercer Way. Cross the threshold & be instantly captivated by dramatic spaces, extraordinary detail & sublime � nishes that create an unparalleled interior. Executed w/ � ne craftsmanship, this 4BR/3.5BA home was designed w/ today’s living in mind!Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240


Ideal Opportunity $1,250,0007229 93rd Ave SE. Hard to � nd level lot on Mercer Island, ready for your vision. 21,011 sq. ft. dividable lot, zoned 9.6. Livable single story 4BR/2BA home sold as is with property.

Mark Eskridge 206-251-2760www.johnlscott.com/10104

By Megan [email protected]

By the first home football game in mid-September, there will be a new conces-sion stand and press box at Mercer Island High School.

The district, which has been working on the project this summer, expects con-struction to be done by the first home game.

As of early August, the framing of the project was complete, a process that took about two weeks, said Tony Kuhn, the Director of Maintenance & Operations for the district. Prior to that, crews poured concrete for the foundation of the new building.

The project was approved earlier this spring by the MISD board of directors, and started at the end of July.

The old press box is still standing, and Kuhn said it will stay put until the new building is officially ready

to go for the first game. The space where the old build-ing is will be converted into special dedicated handicap seating, something the sta-dium didn’t have before.

The new building is two stories — the bottom for concessions and the top

for the press box. The old concessions stand area will be converted to larger rest-rooms. Upstairs will have rooms for the coaching staff, videographers, and the high school radio station, along with the announcers and scorekeepers who had spots

in the old building.Kuhn said most of

the work is being done in-house by the district, which saves them a lot of money on construction costs.

The first home football game of the season, which is also Homecoming, is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20, against Lake Washington.

SPORTSSPORTS Do you have sports news to share with Mercer Island? Email Megan at [email protected] or call (206) 232-1215 ext. 5054. Submissions are run on a space-available basis, and online at www.mi-reporter.com.

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For the fifth year, Mercer Island will be the host of the Seattle area’s Swim Across America event on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The event, which raises money for cancer research by the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, features a swim from the Mercerwood Shore Club to Luther Burbank Park.

Swimmers can choose between the two-mile swim that starts at the Shore Club, or the half-mile swim that takes place at the park. The Kids Splash will take place after both longer swims fin-ish.

Scott Whelan, a Mercer Island resident and co-chair of the event, said there are only a few small changes this year, mostly because they haven’t felt the need to mess with what has been a great event.

“The course is awesome in our minds,” said Whelan. “We think it’s the perfect community to run the event and the perfect location for it. A lot of other places

throughout the nation that do this have taken bits and pieces that we do because of the venue and the event has been so great. It’s our fifth year, and we didn’t want to move it because we still feel it’s the ideal location.”

This year the after-party at Luther Burbank will feature a catered breakfast and band, along with visits by local Olympians Ariana Kukors, Mary Wayte Bradburn, Rick Colella, Emily Silver, Dana Kirk and Margaret Hoelzer.

“We have some different Olympians coming and we’re going to have a band this year,” said Whelan. “They are all cancer survivors and were treated at SCCA; many of them for the very things we’re trying to raise money for.”

The event, still a few weeks away, already has a lot of par-ticipants signed up.

“There is a lot of growth,” said Whelan. So far, Whelan said, 260 swimmers are reg-istered and they are easily on pace to hit the $300,000 fundraising goal.

The registration fee is $50 for each adult swimmer, which applies to the mini-mum fundraising require-ment of $300. Participants can form teams in honor of someone who is bat-tling cancer or died from the disease. Last year, the open water swim in Lake Washington had 303 swim-mers participate, with 165 volunteers, which helped to raise more than $235,000.

The SCCA brings togeth-er cancer-care programs from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s. Money from this year’s Swim Across American event will sup-port research and treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer, along with research into the Cellular Therapy Laboratory.

To register or learn more about the event, visit www.swimacrossamerica.org.

Swim Across America returns for fifth year on Sept. 7

Megan Managan/Staff PhotoThe new press box and concession stand at Mercer Island High School is well under construc-tion and should be operational by the first home football game in September.

Concession stand, press box underway at MIHS

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Thursday | 2210th AnnuAl IslAnd Books nIght: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Aug. 22, Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. S.E. Presented by the Senior Foundation of Mercer Island. Theme: “Sneak Preview,” featuring the soon-to-be published book by Jane Meyer-Brahm, “Mercer Island History: From Haunted Wilderness To Coveted Community.”MusIc In the PArk concert serIes: KoKo Jo, 7 p.m., Aug. 22, Mercerdale Park, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Popular classic and country music. Bring a picnic dinner and chair.

Friday | 23PArks & recreAtIon FuntAstIc FrIdAy: “Wipeout,” 1 p.m., Aug. 23, Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Join the Parks & Recreation Fun Mobile crew for the last Funtastic Friday in August.

saTurday | 24VolleyBAll 4 cAuse: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 24, Park on the Lid. Benefits Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County, partnering with SideOut Seattle Volleyball Association. Contact: [email protected].

sunday | 25Mercer IslAnd FArMers MArket: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 25, Mercerdale Park, 7700 S.E. 32nd St. Music: Bass Jazz Trois, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Local Mercer Island group

will entertain and perform. Washington grown fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, farmstead cheese and dairy. Features kids’ hands-on activities and master garden-ers. www.mifarmersmarket.org.russIAn chAMBer MusIc PIAno QuArtet In resIdence FAMIly concert: 3 p.m., Aug. 25, Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. Presented by Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle and the Mercer Island Arts Council. Features pieces by Borodin, Glinka, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, performed by artistic direc-tor/pianist Natalya Ageyeva with Brittany Boulding, Mara Gearman, Kevin Krentz, Artur Girsky. Bring a picnic. www.russianchambermusic.org.

Tuesday | 27 tedx tAlk: 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 27, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Hear MISD School Board Member Brian Emanuels and watch Salman Khan’s TEDx video address the explosive poten-tial of technology into the existing education system. Community discussion fol-lows with appetizers and drinks. Free and open to all; please RSVP as seating is limited. RSVP to: Ben Elliott, [email protected]. www.ted.com. Mercer IslAnd school dIstrIct lIstenIng sessIon: 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 27, Islander Middle School multi-purpose room. Learn about the mid-

dle school expansion plan.

Wednesday | 28 Mercer IslAnd school dIstrIct lIstenIng sessIon: 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 28, North Campus Gym. Learn about elementary school No. 4 and the high school expansion.

evenTs | OngOing“shrek: the MusIcAl” oPenIng nIght gAlA: ongoing through Aug. 24, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Tickets available at www.youththeatre.org or (206) 232-1445, ext. 109. chInese songs & storIes: 4-4:45 p.m., Mondays, through Aug. 26, Shorewood Heights Community Center, 9011 West Shorewood Drive. www.singanddraw.com.

evenTs | UpcOmingProBus cluB oF Mercer IslAnd MeetIng: 10:30 a.m., Sept. 4, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Probus member, Werner Glass, will describe his adven-turous years, “Growing Up In Shanghai: 1933-1947.” The public is welcome.MIVAl generAl MeetIng: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 5, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. S.E. Socializing starts at 11:30 a.m. Followed by general meeting and demonstration by Kathy Collins, a watercol-orist: www.kathycollinswa-tercolors.com.

Library4400 88th AVe. s.e.(206) 236-3537www.kcls.org/MercerIslAndcoMPuter clAss - eMAIl leVel 1: 7 p.m., Aug. 22. Registration required.A PlAce At the tABle: KCLS invites everyone to find ‘A Place at the Table.’ Toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition

and growing and using locally produced food. Nonperishable food dona-tions accepted for local King County food banks.chIldren

young toddler story tIMes: 10 a.m., Wednesdays. Ages 12-24 months with adult.toddler story tIMes: 11 a.m., Wednesdays. Ages 2-3 with adult.reAdIng BuddIes: 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays. Help your child practice reading

while making a new friend. Ages 5-8 are invited. 20-minute reading session with a local teen.suMMer reAdIng ProgrAM: Get reading, earn prizes and enjoy fun programs. Ask at the library for details.teens“BeneAth the surFAce” teen suMMer reAdIng ProgrAM: Visit www.kcls.org/teens/summer or ask at library for details.

CALENDARCALENDAR 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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explained. For the first time, audiences are laughing at our jokes. They even laugh at things that you don’t expect them to laugh at. Knowing that all of our hard work has paid off is just so satisfying.

Being in “Shrek” was such an important experience for me. Every time I do a show at YTN, it strengthens my bond with the YTN community. My friend-ships become better, and my passion for per-forming grows stronger. Also, I learned a lot as an actress. “Shrek” is written in such a way that the leads and ensemble members generally don’t work together on stage all that much. When I was just working with my fellow co-stars, I was able to develop my advanced acting abili-ties, which will help me if I pursue a career in theater (which I

hope to do). In the rare moments that I get to perform on stage with the ensemble, I get to

be a role model for the younger kids, and that’s an important life skill for me to learn. I inter-act with the younger actors a lot backstage, and I have met some of the sweetest kids ever through this backstage bonding. I remember thinking that the older kids in my first show (“Oliver!”) were super cool and that I wanted to be like them. Now that I am one of the older kids, I hope the younger actors will look up to me.

Hopefully this let-ter has shown you and the Mercer Island community just how important Youth Theatre Northwest can be to kids of all ages. There’s some-thing for everyone to learn at YTN, whether it’s about theater or about life.

I hope that the community will sup-port Youth Theatre Northwest so that it can live on for future gen-erations of YTN kids.

Madeline Dalton


The City of Mercer Island is currently accepting proposals for Network Equipment Replace- ments. For further information about this project go to http:// www.mercergov.org/rfp.asp or contact Ali Spietz, City Clerk, at 206-275-7793. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on August 21, 2013. #858924.

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challenge is the increasing secularism of our society,” Wilson said.

With the coming school year quickly approaching, Wilson is most looking forward to getting to know the children.

Sixty percent of St. Monica students come from off-Island. That was not the case 20 years ago, when the majority of stu-dents were Islanders.

“The most exciting part is to be with them, see them in action, see teach-ers in action,” Wilson said. “We have a great, hard-working, talented staff.”

The school employs 18

teachers. With aids and other support, St. Monica has a total of 29 staff mem-bers.

“I’m very blessed to be here. It’s such an honor to be present, to serve the St. Monica community and also to serve Mercer Island. I believe that this community brings a great service to the Island and not just the Catholic com-munity, but all who come to our doors,” Wilson said. “St. Monica is a big part of the history of the Island. I intend to continue to build on the work that was done here by my predecessor.”

Contributed PhotoAnca Wilson spends time at Alki Beach with her husband, Brian, and daughter, Julia.

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REPORTERSThe Bellevue Reporter and Issaquah/Sammam- ish Reporter are seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. Primary coverage will be city government, business, general as- s ignment s tor ies and could include arts coverage. Schedule may in- c l ude some even ing and/or weekend work. As a reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected: to take photo- graphs of the stories you cover by using a digital camera; to post on the publication’s web site; to blog and use Twitter on the web; to be able to use InDesign to layout pages; to shoot and edit videos for the web. The most highly valued traits are: to be committed to community journal ism and value everyth ing from shor t, br ief- type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfortable pro- ducing five bylined stories a week; the ability to wr i te stor ies that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community. Candidates mus t have exce l l en t communication and or- ganizational skills, and be able to work effec- tively in a deadline-driv- en environment. Mini- mum o f one yea r o f previous newspaper exper ience is requi red. Posit ion also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:[email protected]

or mail to:Sound Publishing, Inc.19426 68th Avenue S.

Kent, WA 98032ATTN: HR/REPS

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Building Materials& Supplies

“CEDAR FENCING”31x6x6’..........$1.25 ea31x4x5’......2 for $1.00

“CEDAR SIDING”1x8 Cedar Bevel 47¢ LF31x6x8’ T&G.......59¢ LF

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Business Equipment

This 14’ x 8.6’ conces- s ion t ra i le r w i th AC, 7500W LP Generator with Remote start/stop switch, 3 compartment sinks and refr igerated prep line 23,500 OBO Ready for your business call 2068415565

Cemetery Plots

#15 PLOT In Acacia Me- mor ial Park, Seatt le / Lake City area. Sold out location, near fountain. Beaut i fu l area fu l l o f peace and t ranqui l i ty Owner will pay transfer fee. Asking $2,500. Call Evelyn, 425-885-4781

2SIDE BY SIDE Burial Sites in beautiful Sunset Hills. Sold out area in des i rab le Garden o f Gethsemane, available by pr iva te sa le on ly. $10,000 each or both for $18,000. Seller will pay transfer fee. 206-715- 9136.BEAUTIFUL SETTING overlooking Seattle at Sunset Hil ls Memorial Cemetery in Bellevue. Olympic View Urn Gar- den, Lot 2026, Space #18. Includes: Plot, Mar- ble Marker and Installa- tion for only $4,000. Val- u e d a t $ 6 , 0 4 7 p e r Cemetery. Call 425-292- 9431 or email janet.sli- [email protected]


Cemetery Plots

2SIDE BY SIDE PLOTS at the gorgeous Sunset Hills Memorial Cemetery Bellevue WA. Spaces 5 & 6, lot 31. Located in prestigious Garden of Gethsemane. Each plot values at $23,000. Will sell individually $14,500. Or $25,000 for the pair. Call 253-347-5730.FLORAL HILLS, 1 plot, double interment in Ev- ergreen Garden. $5,000. 360-653-1033 or 360- 658-7018

F O R S A L E : T h r e e ceme-tery plots in the beautifulBonney-Watson Wash- ington Memorial Ceme- tery. Located in the Gar- den of Communion, Lot C, Section 15, Block 78, Plots C2, C3 and C4 are on a wel l -mainta ined grassy slope with nearby trees. Current value of t h e 3 p l o t s i s $ 1 2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 . A s k i n g $4 ,500 .00 . P r i ce i n - cludes transfer fee of $195 .00 . Con tac t by e m a i l , d e b b i e l i n d - [email protected] or by phone, 425-255-4962

LAKE VIEW, prestigious, historical & well maintained cemetery on Capitol Hill, Seattle. Pri- vate Party wishes to sell lot #659 $7,500 OBO [email protected] [email protected]

SUNSET HILLS Memori- al Cemetery in Bellevue. 2 s ide by s ide p lo ts available in the Sold Out Garden of Devotion, 9B, S p a c e 9 a n d 1 0 . $12 ,500 each nego - t i a b l e . A l s o , 1 p l o t available in Garden of Devotion, 10B, space 5, $8,000 negotiable. Call 503-709-3068 or e-mail [email protected]

SUNSET HILLS Memori- al Cemetery in Bellevue. Selling 2 Side by Side Plots in the Sold Out, Prestigious Location of the Garden of Gethse- mane. Block 121, Spac- es 5 & 6. Each valued at $26,500. New, Reduced Price! $13,000 each or $25,000 for the pair. Call 360-474-9953 or 360- 631-4425

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Firewood, Fuel& Stoves

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Dry & Custom-SplitAlder, Maple &

Douglas FirSpeedy Delivery &

Best Prices!

425-312-5489

BEAUTIFUL LOPI Wood Stove. Heavy brass door with fire viewing glass. 4 brass feet. New cost: $1200. Ask ing $600. (206)818-3569

Flea Market

2 LAMPS. Gray Ceramic $15. Call 360-895-1071. Port Orchard.CHEST Freezer, Gener- a l E lec t r ic , 10 CuFt , White, $100. Call 360- 475-8733.CHEST OF DRAWERS 4 drawers. Brown. $50. Bremer ton. Cal l 360- 475-8733.C L A R I N E T, U s e d , B lack, Vi to Brand. In good shape. Perfect for beginner. Includes with 4 reeds, holder and cleaning towel. In case. $65. Kirkland 425-822-8528CLASSIC SET OF Ping-I Woods Numbers 1, 3, 4 and 5 clubs. Play or display. Excellent condition! $40. 360-830-5979.D RY E R , E L E C T R I C, White, Excellent Condi- tion, $100. Bremerton. Call 360-613-5034.FOR SALE. 30 pieces of Rhinestone jewelry, all $50. 32”x80” metal door new $75. Call 360- 871-0190.LEATHER COAT. NICE lightweight, $140 Per- fect for fall. Excellent! Ladies calf length, size 9, black $140. Call after noon 425-885-9806 or 260-8535. Osterizer Blender and Ice Crusher, $35 for set. Stereo speakers, $40. Ladies Suede Jacket, Size: Small, Color: Plum, $20. Mic rowave $40. 425-885-9806 or 260- 8535. Call after noon. SET OF MERLIN Irons #5 - PW. Oversized with graphite shafts, made in Palm Desert, CA. $30. 360-830-5979.SOYQUICK: Automatic soy milk maker $25 obo. Call 360-895-1071. Port Orchard.

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We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations:

• King County• Kitsap County• Clallam County• Jeff erson County• Okanogan County• Pierce County• Island County• San Juan County• Snohomish County• Whatcom County

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We off er a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefi ts package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.

Accepting resumes at:[email protected] by mail to:19426 68th Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032ATTN: HRPlease state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

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

SALES CONSULTANTTired of working nights or weekends? Looking for an exciting career in Sales? Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Advertising Sales Consultant with the Bellevue Reporter.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and have excellent communications skills; must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income with new prospective clients. Sales experience necessary; Print media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient with data processing and spreadsheets as well as utilizing the Internet. Position requires use of personal cell phone and vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance.

Compensation includes salary plus commission and we offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K retirement plan.

If you’re interested in joining our team and working for the leading independent newspaper publisher in Washington State, then we want to hear from you! Email us your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/BLVU

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ANTIQUE FURNITURE Unique pieces in excellent condition!! 1) Pine Cabinet / Hutch approxi- mately 1860s, original hardware $350. 2) Beau- t iful ly Finished Round Oak Clawfoot Table with 4 Pressback Oak Chairs Cha i r s $400 / Tab le $500 Set $750. 3) Italian B u r l Wa l nu t C u r ve d Front Buffet with Glass Fronted China Cabinet on Top. Great for small spaces. At $500 a real steal! 4) Not an antique but old. Designer Chan- d e l i e r . M e t a l . S i l k Shades. $14. Can be seen in the evenings after 6 p.m. (in Winslow WA). Reasonable offers will be considered. 206- 552-3717.

Jewelry & Fur

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Dave’s List Of Stuff For Sale

Oak Computer desk $290.

Computer desk $40.

2 Ton Floor Jack $35.Cherry AV rack $190.

Subwoofer box with 2 10” speakers $85.

Igloo style Dog House $20.

2 Xport universal bike mounts $20.

2 RCA Speakers $85.

2 “Speakerlab 1” stereo speakers $85.

3 Tire Chains $10 ea.

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Most of our glass is blown by local artists,

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water pipes, oil burners, keif boxes, nug jars, ho-

liebowlies, hightimes magazines, calendars, clothing and literature along with a full line of

vaporizers.

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Dogs

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AKC GREAT Dane Pups 10% activeduty military discount 503-410-4335 Dreyersdanes now in Goldendale WA. 5 new litters! Guarantee health- ly males & females. Eu- ropean blood line, these pups are a larger, stocki- er breed. Beautiful coats Blues, Harlequin, Black, Mantles & Merle. Super sweet. Loveable, gentle intelligent giants! $700 and up. www.dreyersdanes.com


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REGISTERED TEN- NESSEE Walkers, top bloodlines, Ready to show or trail ride, (2) Geldings & (3) Mares Starting at $2,500. Call 360-983-3224, Mossy Rock

Garage/Moving SalesKing County

BELLEVUE MOVING SALE: wide variety of items: furniture, general household items, Hummels, Dick- en’s Vil lage pieces, a few an t iques, conga drums, handyman tools, plumbing and electrical parts. All in good condition & reasonably priced! Saturday, August 17th and Sunday the 18th 8 am to 2 pm, SE Bellevue / Eastgate area: 14010 SE 18th Place (off Kam- ber Road).

MERCER ISLAND “FABULOUS FINDS” garage sale! Furnish- ings, electronics, office e q u i p m e n t , h o u s e wares, games, sea k a y a k a n d m u c h more ! ! ! Fr i day and Saturday, August 23th & 24th from 9 am to 4 pm located on South end of Mercer Island. Follow signs from Is- land Crest and SE 68th Street, 98040.

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-SHORT SALE- $199,900Cozy rambler in Renton! This home is and adorable. 2 bedrooms and master suite with a lg walk-in closet & jetted tub. Eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets. #519374


-SHORT SALE- $299,900Great 2BR/1BA 940SF home in the Genessee nbrhd of West Seattle. Close to the junction, shops, schools. Large back yard, 1 car garage. Great starter home! #397600


-SHORT SALE- $599,900This amazing home on Shadow Lake in Renton is a must see! Secluded and wooded, with gorgeous lake views from your spacious wrap around deck. 4BR/3.25BA #526988


MONTLAKE HOUSE $634,000Craftsman,4BR,1.75BA,1920SqFt,Covered Porch, Hrdwd Flrs, Leaded Glass Windows, Crown Molding.3 Off Street Parking Spcs + Grg, Low Maint Yd. www.cbbain.com/galenhubert #520141


-SHORT SALE- $334,900Silverdale formal livi & din w/vaulted ceilings, antique mahogany mantel & cozy fgas stove. Spacious kitchen w/a gas range, oak cabinets & marble counters. #524487


◆ Fremont Gem $450,000Darling Craftsman in Fremont-Ballard areas; Charm in every aspect, porch w/views+lovely gardens, updated kit+bath, 3BR+� nished lwr lvl, gar+off st park. # 531411Laura Parris-Reymore 206-230-5351

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-SHORT SALE- $219,900Private drive ends at this cozy 3BD/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945


Issq Schools! $489,500Renton Highlands Luxury 2005 Burn-stead craftsman w/designer touches at ev-ery turn. 4BR+loft, 2.5BA & 2821 square feet. Gourmet Kitchen with stainless appli-ances. #490425


Commercial/MV $535,000Welding shop/commercial/home in Maple Valley. 1.4+ acres right on the M. Valley Hwy, 3 bldgs, house, 2 tenants. 2 tax parcels. Pull through access. #390273


Puyallup SS $299,900Comfortable 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in pleasant Remington Heights community. Each bedroom has it’s own walk-in closet. Beautiful granite kitchen counter tops. #459722


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Lk Forest Park $664,950HUGE duplex w/Lake views, use 75% of rental unit to qualify for your loan! Spacious 3br/3ba unit plus a 4BR/2.5BA 2nd unit. #513129

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

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Newcastle $678,000Built in 2006. 5BR/3BA + bonus loft. Kit w/eating nook, fam rm w/fplc, liv/din rm. 1BR/1BA on main. Bkyd w/covered patio. Great nbrhd. Close to Newcastle Elem. #522952

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Capitol Hill $679,900Enchanting & serene off-street townhouse w/superb � nishes throughout. Oak � oors, French doors, Craftsman inspired millwork, gas fplc w/custom tile, 2BR/2.5BA #503387


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Amazing Value $998,000World class spectacular views sweep along the coastline. Luxurious gated retreat. Finest amenities. Panoramic views of the Ocean, Olympics, Long Beach Peninsula. #488288

Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142

Custom Estate $1,235,000Spectacular 2.5ac estate w/pool, ADU, sport court, poolhouse, year-round creek. Street of Dreams builder Gregerson Homes custom built this 2005 5BR home #457615


Lk Sammamish $1,349,000Revel in the tranquility & privacy of this thoughtfully designed wtft retreat. Con-temporary style, stunning architectural ele-ments: open spaces, rich woods. #520638


Mirrormont Lot $55,000Just under an acre lot on a dead end street in Mirrormont. Water, power, gas in st. Lots of trees and wildlife, poss. views. #466515


North Bend Land $150,00012.9 wooded ac. just off I90 at exit #31. Reduced; deeded easement for easy access. Lots of room, timber and space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006


Newcastle Land $150,0002.5 acres w/R-1 zoning. Good location and close to everything in Newcastle, must hike in to see. #392633


Mercer Island $300,000Generous .48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. Convenient location. #295333


Opportunity! $348,000Tucked away building lot up pvt lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Lg lot, 3000sf building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896


Building Site $398,000Partial lk view lot, small subdivision 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Backs to conservancy Tract. Road, utilities in along paved access. Cleared for viewing! #83516


Private Lane $448,000Lg residential building site in area of new/remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views. All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundary. #143651

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Build A Dream! $500,000With over 21,000sf in a beautiful setting & multi million $$$ nbrhd, you can build your dream! Only one lot from water. Sited for main � oor master BR. #455555


Westside View $500,000South Mercer Island westside view residential building site in area of other newer homes. Opportunity for creating a homes of your choice. Utilities available. #482387


Edgewood Comm $670,0632.9 acres in Edgewood on Meridian Ave. Ready for development. #446147



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Shared Wtft $1,150,000Westside 50 feet with dock, moorage & permitted boatlift, view protection+.5 acre lot, 3BR/2.5BA, loft, den, master on main, great rm+rec rm & upside+ #505591Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

Newly Listed $669,000Sophisticated 2BR/2BA view condo near downtown MI. Fea kit/eating space, living/dining rm, lg utility. Pvt elevator, secured parking - only two units on this � oor! #525929


Historic Home $899,950North-end, Westside View 1925 Crafts-man, charming, refreshed spaces await your vision. Dr. Bickford’s former home & of� ce sited on large lot, circle drive #517868Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

Rambler W Splash $799,000Sought after One Level Home in Excellent mid-island location. Lg lot! Move right in, add on or build new. Everything is possible here! #503439

Barbara Bro 206-232-4600Josh Thurman 206-321-3129

South End $1,450,000Amazing opportunity to live in very desirable S end neighborhood. Newly built in 2007, this 5BR/4BA, 3 car ga-rage, light-� lled home welcomes you! #490989

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Shared Wtft $1,149,000Wonderful community called Appleton and shared waterfront. This 5 bedroom 3.25BA home has hdwd � rs, open beam ceilings, fam rm, guest suite, gourmet kitchen. #519829

Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

Mercerdale $699,000Just moments from the city center. Great biking and walking nbrhd. Close to parks, shopping and transportation. Well kept home #522798

Don Samuelson 206-230-5435

Early MI Charm! $758,000Classic 3BR/2BA w/lovely gardens & partial city, lake & mtn view. Solid & well maintained. Flat lot, western exposure. North End. Easy I-90 access. #524014

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West Mercer $799,000Huge 28,545sf lot, move right in or build your dream home! This charming rambler is � lled with light from the multiple skylights & lg, Western facing windows. #506162

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Just Listed! $899,000Immaculate 4BR traditional in the Mercer Island Estates. Great spaces, kitchen addition, and nice updates throughout. Gorgeous landscaping, level yard & hot tub! #527145


Also for Lease! $1,298,000Remodeling? Looking to Buy? Lease this home until Spring! 4,500+sf, 4 car garage gives you onsite storage. $4,650/month. Sunny views, � at yd. N’end loc. #473915 Harrison & St.Mary 206-953-835

◆ New w/View! $1,169,000You’re on top of the world! Big western views: Lake, Olympics, Dntwn Seattle. Gather together in the Great Room & Dnstairs. New Kitchen, bathrms. Lvl Yrd! #529811

Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359

First Hill $1,450,000City, Lake & mtn views, completely renovated 2005, 2 master suites, formal liv & din+fam rm in kitchen+rec rm bsmt-walk to Lid Park & town -enter on 66th #483416Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

◆ Fabulous Condo $330,000Fantastic First Floor 2 BR condo at Ridge-wood w/gorgeous great room design. Features stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, slab granite, 2 parking spots #529825


NORTH END VIEW $798,0002704SF, 3BR/2.5BA European Town-house Style Condo w/Master Suite, Courtyard, 2 Decks, 2 Fplcs, Kitchen w/Granite Counters & Stainless Appliances. 3 Prkg Spcs. #491241


Cape Cod Estate $2,900,000Extraordinary property-Acre+ of formal gardens, exquisite renovation of inte-rior, 5 BR, 4.5 BA, main master+formal rooms+fam rm+rec rm, outdoor rm+pool-gorgeous! #391328

Laura Reymore 206-949-3270

Gold Coast 60’ $2,968,750Clean lines and walls of windows sets the stage for this 5BR/2.75BA home. Master suites on both � oors offers � exibility. 60’ of wtft, 183’ dock & sandy beach! #514035


Italian Villa $4,988,000Magni� cent northend-90 feet private wtft & dock, level yard; great rm & main � oor master-5+BRs, 5.5 baths, new exterior, roof, baths & much more! #496920


Westside Resort $2,200,000Private 74+/-ft wtft+dock-Mstr BR on main � r+den+lwr level rec rm+ 3 bdrms: priced at land value, but so livable as is! #473532 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

Suzanne Lane 206-419-6387

MI Waterfront $2,319,000Enjoy the best of both worlds-180 degree view, 50’ of wft/pvt dock. Artistic 4BR/2.5BA home, open plan incl living/dining, eat-in kit, den, rec rm, studio/ADU. #519776


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