REPORTER
Mercer Island
Home sale prices jump
Celebrating the class of 2012
Litzow Town Hall meeting by phone State Sen. Steve Litzow of Mercer Island will hold a ‘telephone town-hall’ meeting for residents of the 41st District at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 13. The one-hour forum format will be question-driven. Constituents will have opportunity to discuss issues and actions taken during the 2012 legislative session. Residents will receive a call inviting them to join as the meeting begins and may simply stay on the line to participate; they also have the option to call in toll-free by dialing 1-877-229-8493 and entering the code 110085. To learn more, or if you have questions, call (425) 453-3076.
Mercer Island Farmers Market bag giveaway Sunday This Sunday during the Mercer Island Farmers Market, visitors can earn a free Mercer Island Farmers Market reusable shopping bag. Shoppers just need to purchase items from three vendors to receive the bag. The farmers market is held every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Mercerdale Park. This Sunday’s music will feature Swamp Soul and the Cajun/Sydeco style.
[more-online www.MI-Reporter.com
Matt Brashears/Special to the Reporter
Bustling with family and friends after the MIHS graduation ceremony, Shawn Sprinkle (back to camera at bottom) poses for a photograph flanked by his father, Roger Sprinkle, left, and his brother, Darren Sprinkle, right. His mother, Eileen Concannon, snaps the photo.
351 MIHS graduates head to the future 2,200 friends and family attend 55th MIHS commencement By Mary L. Grady
editor@mi-reporter.com
Commencement exercises for the Mercer Island High School Class of 2012 were held last Thursday evening at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle. More than 2,000 parents, relatives and friends attended, bearing cameras, flowers and good wishes, and perhaps a good measure of relief. The rain let up as Islanders set out for Seattle on Thursday evening during rush hour traffic. Many found themselves following the yellow school buses full of graduates as they entered the freeway off of West Mercer Way and snaked their way through the backups on I-90. Those behind could all trail along in the HOV lane secure in the knowledge that they would not be late if the bus was, too.
Held on the fourth floor of the convention center adjacent to the glass-covered skybridge high above Pike Street, the huge event space was full. The Mercer Island High School orchestra performed themes from “Star Wars” and “The Lord of the Rings.” The graduates were attended by Mercer Island High School teaching staff and administrators clad in their own caps, gowns and hoods. 351 names were listed on the commencement ceremony program. The four class valedictorians are: Ashley Bobman, Samyukta Lanka, Andrea Lin and Elizabeth Orem. The two salutatorians are Annelise Giseburt and Anna Partridge — all young women. As the graduates crossed the dais to receive their diploma (just the ceremonial folder, with the real one yet to come), exuberance reigned despite the solemnity implied by the occasion. Graduates
were well-behaved despite family members in the audience who hooted wildly as their student’s name was announced. But graduates refused to be held back by such restrictions, expressing themselves the only way they could. Many feet could be spotted sporting a wide selection of footwear that would make any shoe courtier proud. Young men wore a selection of tennis shoes, size 14 couture leather slip-ons, Topsiders and, of course, the graduation standard, flipflops. One young man strode to receive his degree in bare feet. Young women were also fashion conscious, many tottering on three-inch heels — while others wisely wore flats. Physics teacher Aaron Nobel was selected by the class to be the faculty speaker. He had long waited for the chance to be selected, he told the graduates. He began by telling the audience that he had just completed a sheepshearing class at Washington State University. He wanted to show what he had learned but realized the poor sheep would be frightened by the people. Without sheep and shears,
The four class valedictorians and two salutatorians are all young women.
Grads | Page 2
Prices | Page 3
REPORTER
The Mercer Island Guild will be holding a charity yard sale, June 15-16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2903 74th Ave. S.E. Proceeds will benefit research at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The sale this weekend will include a wide variety of donated items, such as furniture and clothing.
By Reporter Staff
The number of single family homes for sale on Mercer Island fell by one-quarter in May, down 32 homes from the same month a year ago. But the news is good. The number of homes sold during the month increased while the number of homes pending final sale held steady. The number of closed sales for May were up by over one-quarter from a year ago to 34. The median price for final sales for the month was up by nearly 20 percent. In May of 2011, the median price for closed home sales was $718,000; for this past month, the median price was $855,000.
Mercer Island
Mercer Island Guild charity yard sale
Median price for single family homes sold in May jumps by 19 percent
One year $39, two years just $59
MI | THIS WEEK
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | 75¢
Serving the Mercer Island community since 1947
SUBSCRIBE call (253) 872-6610
www.mi-reporter.com
Page 2 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Graduates make their choices The MIHS Class of 2012 gets ready to head to the future By Mary L. Grady
editor@mi-reporter.com
Just where will the 351 graduates of the Mercer Island High School Class of 2012 be headed this fall? Everywhere but mostly here. Graduates of the class of 2012 will be attending schools and colleges in 30 states in cities as close as Bellevue and Seattle and as far away as Honolulu a n d Jerusalem. This fall they will settle in C or v a l l i s , Chicago a n d Kalamazoo. They will study art and design, engineering, music, science and language. Just under half of the Islander grads will stay in Washington state for school. The next highest state preferred by graduates is California, followed by New York and Oregon. One hundred fifty-eight students will attend college in state, 30 more than last year. Of those, 60 are planning to attend the University of Washington, 16 more than last year. Next, 29 stu-
dents will become Cougars attending Washington State University in Pullman, a dozen more than last year. Fifteen students will attend Western Washington University in Bellingham. A group of 18 will attend six private Washington state colleges. Nine of those are planning on attending Seattle University. Twenty-six students will attend Bellevue College, up from just 10 graduates in 2009. Eight more will attend other community colleges in state. One hundred students will remain in the west, outside of Washington state and west of the Mississippi River. Two will attend schools in Hawaii and five in Canada. Sixty-seven Islander grads will head south down Interstate 5 with 18 students attending college in Oregon, and 49 students will attend college in California. Seven are planning to attend college in Arizona. One student each will attend school in Wyoming and Utah, two to the wilds of Montana and two to Texas. Nearly one-quarter of the class of 2011, or 77 students, attended col-
26 students will attend Bellevue College, up from just 10 in 2009.
REPORTER
Mercer Island
Volume 55, No. 24
7845 SE 30th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 232-1215 Fax (206) 232-1284 Subscriptions (253) 872-6610 or circulation@mi-reporter.com
Janet Taylor, Publisher jtaylor@bellevuereporter.com Mary L. Grady, Editor editor@mi-reporter.com Theres’a Baumann, Advertising tbaumann@mi-reporter.com
Advertising (206) 232-1215 Deadline 4 p.m. Thursday
Megan Managan, Rebecca Mar Staff Writers
Classified (800) 388-2527 Deadline 11 a.m. Monday
Melanie Morgan, Production
A Division of
lege east of the Mississippi River. The class of 2012 is sending 55 students east to attend colleges from Tulane University in New Orleans to St. Olaf in Minnesota. One student will enroll at New England College in New Hampshire, and one to Rollins College in Florida. Fourteen Islanders are planning to enroll in college in the state of New York and eight in Illinois. It is a three-way tie for those traveling the furthest; Angad Bashani will head to India to attend the College of Engineering in Pune; Wo Meijer will attend Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, and Uriel Cohen will be in Israel at the Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh. Nearly two-dozen students have plans other than college right away. There are some who plan to work, and others as yet undecided about their immediate plans. Four Islanders are headed to the military, with Alana Maher and John Lee joining the U.S. Marine Corps, and Michael Amico and Sumuel Vu joining the U.S. Navy. Editor’s Note: Special thanks for this information goes to Islander Ken Glass, who has gathered this information for the past several years for a map made for the MIHS newspaper, ‘The Islander.’
Correction Mercer Island Music is remaining in business at the same location with new owners, Andrew and Veronika Baklinski. The shop continues to offer the same services at 3621 81st Avenue S.E. and can be reached at (206) 2368607. The Reporter was misinformed and regrets the error.
Matt Brashears/Special to the Reporter
Islander grads, family and teachers took endless photos. Here, Kendall Fagan and Dino Annest, left, pose for a photo before the ceremony. Fagan had Annest as a teacher in his comparative government class. See more graduation photos on pages 12 and 13.
Grads | FROM 1 Noble, a physics teacher, took another tack. He spent a few minutes to teach the crowd a bit of Italian. His intent was to represent the Italian equivalent of a semi-colon, a pause used in speech instead of on the page, he explained. His point was the importance of the pause — not only in conversation but in life. It means to take a moment to reflect. The time to take a look around, take stock, to savor the moment and each other. He used his experience as a teacher to illustrate his point. Noble remembered a student who asked him many years ago if he would miss him after he graduated. He said no. He used to view teaching as “something like wading in a river of youth,” he said. “We [teachers] stand still while the kids the same age flow through our hallways and classrooms, new ones
always replacing the old.” But he found he does miss his students as they move on. Their journeys and successes have changed him. “It reminds me how much I missed as a teacher back then; how much teaching has changed for me, and how much teaching has changed me.” Senior class officers shared the podium during a discussion to explain how the culinary tastes of high school students parallel the changing hazards and stresses presented by each successive year in school. Endless but low-risk choices at Subway often characterized freshman year. Yet by senior year, more risk-taking could be seen in how many stars (representing how spicy) they ordered for their food at Pon Proem. The highlight of the musical performances was presented by graduate Alex Mesher, who will attend Stanford University in the
fall to study environmental and marine sciences. Wielding four mallets simultaneously, he performed a haunting and complex instrumental piece on the marimba. The five-octave, rosewood, custom-built instrument was purchased for him by his parents. As the graduates filed out, much of the real celebration began with the greeting of family and friends as both graduates and their families realized that the passage through high school was complete. As the last of the graduates were finally hustled off to attend the all-night senior party, a mother stood watching her daughter go, wiping the tears from her eyes. As it is each year, the senior party was held at a secret location where grads are without their cell phones. The group returned to the high school at daylight, their last yellow bus ride.
Brita Moore, Intern
The Mercer Island Reporter (USPS 339620) is published every Wednesday by Sound Publishing, Inc. Second-class postage paid at Mercer Island, WA. Subscriptions: $39 per year. Postmaster: Send address changes to, 7845 S.E. 30th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
ISLAND
SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
Burglar Alarms & Camera Systems
www.islandsecurity.com Serving Mercer Island since 1978
635521
Call today (206) 232-0842
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 3
Issaquah City Council votes to approve plastic bag ban Shoppers to be charged $0.05 for paper bags, with some exceptions By Celeste Gracey
cgracey@bellevuereporter.com
The days of plastic bags are numbered in Issaquah. In a 5-2 vote on Monday, the City Council decided to ban plastic shopping bags and impose a 5 cent fee on paper, beginning in March 2013. The law is similar to Seattle’s, with a few exceptions; primarily, it allows organizations, such as Salmon Days, to apply for exemptions. “This is not Seattle’s bill. This is not anyone else’s bill. This is Issaquah’s bill,” said Issaquah Council President Tola Marts. Championed by Councilmember Mark Mullet, the bill was first introduced in January. He believed similar bans proved this one would work. Future generations will have to deal with the plastic bag waste we create today, he said, and politicians need to speak for them. The same goes for marine wildlife because they can’t speak for
themselves. Dissenters to the bill weren’t convinced that it was the best way to approach the plastic bag problem. Councilmember Joshua Schaer hoped to impose a fee on the bags instead, and counterpart Eileen Barber preferred that the city continue to work on education, which would be less hurtful to small businesses. Her influence did help give small businesses — those under 7,500 square feet — an additional year to implement the change. The council debated the bill for a couple of months before taking the final vote. The hope was to get more local input. Counting comments from residents, Stacy Goodman said about 60 percent of the locals that contacted her approved the ban, which she called strong local support compared to city outsiders who mostly opposed the ban. Most of the Councilmembers agreed with the Issaquah Environmental Council, which said the law doesn’t go far enough in banning plastics. However, most agreed with Goodman, who said “it’s a good place to start.”
Find us on Facebook facebook.com/MIReporter Mercer IslandREPORTER
CLEARANCE
SALE up to 50% OFF
• BEST SELECTION • REASONABLE PRICES • RESTORATION • EXPERT CLEANING • RUG ADVICE • EXCELLENT SERVICE
10202 MAIN STREET, OLD BELLEVUE 425-454-2114 • www.ruggallery.us
SF
arah ord
Prices | FROM 1
Brita Moore/Staff Photos
Above, a boy visits the goats working in Matt Parkinson’s yard on 91st Avenue S.E. Below, a goat takes a break from working to get a pat from a Mercer Island child.
Sure-footed helpers Matt Parkinson, who lives on 91st Avenue S.E., hired some help to clean up his yard over the next several weeks. Instead of hiring human helpers, Parkinson decided to let goats do the task. The goats arrived on Friday, June 8, becoming the neighborhood hotspot for the afternoon.
Please recycle this paper
A coming of age true story about what happens when you let your kids run feral. Author seeks Mercer Island literary agent for representation.
Your Island Realtor 206-854-7702 | sarahford@cbbain.com
There were 31 pending sales for the month. The number of condominiums on the market here fell precipitously to just 10 units in May. A year ago, there were 22. But similar to the trend for single family homes, the number of condos sold for the month was significantly higher than a year ago. In May of 2011, just four condos sold. This past month, the amount doubled to eight. The median amount for closed sales of condos last month was $264,400. In May 2011, the median price for the four that sold was $192,500. As of June 11, 111 Island properties were listed for sale. Eleven were condominiums. They range in price from $170,000 for a 645-square-foot condo to $1 million for a 3,400-squarefoot unit. A dozen single family homes on the Island were offered for sale at $5 million and above. Of those, two waterfront homes were listed at just under $19 million. There are just four single family homes priced at $500,000 or less.
NathanWeathington.com
Page 4 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
How is the real estate market in your neighborhood? Find out at WeeklyPropertyReport.com sHArEd wAtErfroNt Lot
BuiLdEr ALErt
sPACious towNHomE
Just ListEd!
sECLudEd ViEw Lot
Lake/mtn views & 20’ shared wft access from 1/4-acre! windermere.com/357502. $399,000
Pristine & private 17,234 sq ft mid-isl. building lot. windermere.com/mls/325447. $450,000
3 bdrm, 2,333 sq ft condo w/garage lives like a hse! windermere.com/mls/291111. $542,500
Westside lake, city & mtn views in great n’end nbrhd. windermere.com/mls/365687. $685,000
Sunny, private 0.4-acre lot. Lake view, by trails/ schools! windermere.com/343915. $699,000
Bonnie sanborn, 206/919-3501 bonniesanborn@windermere.com
Bonnie sanborn, 206/919-3501 Carrie Haymond, 206/328-5046
Erin Ewing, 206/236-4554 ErinEwing.com
Peni schwartz, 206/718-7364 Peni-Schwartz.com
Bonnie sanborn, 206/919-3501 bonniesanborn@windermere.com
PrimE oPPortuNity
groVELANd BEACH PArk
soutH-ENd BEAuty
NEw ListiNg!
stuNNiNg ViEws
Ideally located chalet on .404 acres. 2 bldg lots! windermere.com/mls/295588. $779,000
Refreshing, updated 4 bdrm. Great layout! windermere.com/mls/347822. $820,000
Beautiful 4 bdrm w/luxury finishes & gourmet kit. windermere.com/mls/317625. $999,950
Immaculate & sophisticated 3,000 sq ft view hm. windermere.com/mls/364132. $1,155,000
Pristine 4,800 sq ft lake view retreat. 4 bdrm/3 bth. windermere.com/mls/330826. $1,425,000
Bonnie sanborn, 206/919-3501 Carrie Haymond, 206/328-5046
Cynthia schoonmaker, 206/683-2725 CynthiaSchoonmaker.com
Jay Agoado, 425/260-0715 JayAgoado.net
Pam Boeck, 206/979-1583 PamBoeck.com
Peni schwartz, 206/718-7364 Pam Boeck, 206/979-1583
drEAm of strEEts
sumPtuous ViEw HomE
ExquisitE NEw HomE It’s really more than a day, it’s an
eye-opening experience that’s made me much more aware of
needs of others in the community. It’s made a deep impact on me to know even the smallest of gestures can mean so much to others. the
Breathtaking views & location! 4 brdms, 3.5 bths. windermere.com/mls/366040. $1,600,000
Nantucket style & big lake views! 4 bdrms, 4,418 sq ft. windermere.com/mls/268980. $2,149,000
5,559 sq ft stunner on .43-acre! 4 bdrms, media rm. windermere.com/mls/362829. $2,495,000
Cynthia schoonmaker, 206/683-2725 CynthiaSchoonmaker.com
Bonnie sanborn, 206/919-3501 Carrie Haymond, 206/328-5046
Cherrie Lee, 206/353-8899 CherrieLeeGroup.com
sHorELiNE - iNNis ArdEN
sNoHomisH
issAquAH wAtErfroNt
Every year since 1984, Windermere associates have dedicated a day away from work to complete neighborhood improvement projects and brigthen our communities. This year, our Mercer Island office will clean and landscape Mercedale Park. WIndERmERE’S CommunIty SERvICE dAy IS june 15
Bright 4 bdrm rambler on picturesque 30,757 sq ft. lot. windermere.com/mls/350859. $493,000
Sunning 3 bdrm hm on over an acre w/sport court. windermere.com/mls/366112. $399,950
Lovely 4 bdrm on 80’ of private Lake Samm wft! windermere.com/mls/363285. $2,289,000
ina Bahner, 206/854-9911 InaBahner.com
Jay Agoado, 425/260-0715 JayAgoado.net
Bonnie sanborn, 206/919-3501 Carrie Haymond, 206/328-5046
206/232-0446 Allen Hovsepian
Andrea Victor
Bonnie Sanborn
Carrie Haymond
Cherrie Lee
Claire Dion
Cynthia Schoonmaker
Denise Coe
Doug McKiernan
Erin Ewing
Ina Bahner
Jay Agoado
Jennifer Craven
Karin Spencer
Kelly Weisfield
Linus Toy
Lisa Dong
Lisa Lewis
Marianne Parks
Michael Lee
Michelle Rubin
Nancy LaVallee
Pam Boeck
Paul Tiscornia
Peni Schwartz
Sandy Yin
Valarie Kaye
Van Anderson
Windermere Real Estate/Mercer Island 2737 77th Ave SE, Suite 100 Mercer Island, WA | fax: 206.236.6038 WindermereMercerIsland.com
Julie Nugent-Owner
blogs: MercerIslandPulse.com WeeklyPropertyReport.com DistinguishedHomesReport.com
See every listing from every company at WindermereMercerIsland.com
EDITORIAL
Online poll: Are you driving less because of high gas prices? • 64.52% said yes. • 35.48% said no.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | PAGE 5
Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com
Graduation C
ommencement Exercises represent a somewhat ancient and strange event. Those who are to be honored wear large, shapeless sacks and funny hats that don’t stay on their heads. Families and friends pack the event — coming to honor the accomplishments of the grads — and to ‘send them off into the world.’ But despite the elaborate send-off and an overnight party, they still come home the next day. Mercer Island High School Commencement Exercises were once again held at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle last week. The event is as much for the families as for the graduates. For it is the parents, grandparents, neighbors, advisors, teachers, tutors, coaches, youth pastors who also need to be recognized for their hand in seeing students through it all. For their part, the students have worked hard and endured all kinds of pressure — both peer and academic. It is no easy road. High school is not for the faint of heart. But as usual, the class of 2012 is chock full of young people who are smart and savvy. They have overcome obstacles, found their passions and utilized their talents. They have made good use of the opportunities and resources made available to them. In academics or the arts, the teachers who inspire and demand their best efforts are top-notch. It is all made possible by the persistence of parents, the will of the community and its extraordinary generosity. The talk by physics teacher Aaron Noble at graduation was a gift. Not one platitude about pursuing dreams and the value of hard work was uttered by Mr. Noble. No, here was a teacher who no doubt inspired and demanded original thinking. A good education brings together the best of many disciplines. A bit of Italian, farming techniques and the ability to pause and take measure are all useful skills. Perhaps the most telling remark about the value of a Mercer Island School District education was made by a recent grad attending the ceremony for a sibling. After hearing Noble speak, she said wistfully, “Why didn’t I take a class from him?”
A recent MIHS grad laments, ‘Why didn’t I take a class from Mr. Noble?’
ISLAND
TALK
Vote in the latest poll online at www.mi-reporter.com
To the editor Keep water in your car We are doing a Challenge Based Learning project at our school. We have found that people should keep water in their car in case of emergencies. Emergencies can happen at any time. You could be stuck in your car for a few days or maybe even a whole week. So one person would need three gallons of water for three days, then you should keep like 10 gallons of water in your car. You should put it under the seats. Makenna Rojas, Claire Humphrey, Joseph Ubaldi and Alexander Wilson Mrs. Pepple’s fourth-grade class Lakeridge Elementary School
Let’s do more to recycle At my school, we are doing a project to help our community. It is called the Giraffe Club project. I decided that I could help my community by encouraging the restaurants on Mercer Island to recycle and compost. Some restaurants like Starbucks and Tully’s do have containers for recycling and compost for customers to use. Also, at our school we recycle and compost in the cafeteria and the classrooms. I think it would help if people ask restaurants that they eat in on Mercer Island to have recycling and compost bins available. This would mean less garbage in the landfill and be better for our neighborhood and the planet. I think customers would like it, too. Sam Lamperti Mrs. Giovanelli’s second-grade class Lakeridge Elementary School
ICW traffic with lane changes will worsen Has Mr. Elliot Newman, who touts how great the new road diet arrangement will be (Reporter, May 23), ever driven Island Crest Way during school drop-off or pick-up times when traffic now backs up? The new “unintended consequences” of unsafe conditions that I predict with the new road diet arrangements will come from cars trying to turn left either direction onto Island Crest Way when the traffic is a solid, two lanes in both directions. This is why the four lanes that are there now were put in in the first place! Your online poll shows 81 percent against the start of construction — does this reach City Council members? Do they care? Ron White
‘Road diet’ elsewhere has had positive results
number of Mercer Island residents care only for themselves and not for the safety of others. Having lived on Rainier Avenue South in Seattle for 45 years, I have experienced the deliberate reduction of the number of lanes from two each direction to one lane each direction, including a center turning lane, and what it did for safety and reduction of accidents. Rainier Avenue South used to be State Highway 167 between Renton and Seattle, but was later changed to be simply a Seattle arterial street. I do not believe the volume of traffic has changed much over the years, but changes have occurred. Initially, parking was removed along one side of the street. That change seemed only to be a green light for drivers to drive faster. Accidents tended to be worse, with some vehicles ending up in Lake Washington. Most recently, the two lanes each direction were changed to one lane each direction, which
I have lived on the Island only three years, but I sense a significant
letters | Page 6
How do you feel about the Scott Walker recall election?
“I feel good about it... It will cause more people to think more carefully about pensions extracted from the private sector.” Michael Bond Attorney | Mercer Island
Online poll
“Scott Walker should have been recalled, but those who say that recalls should be reserved for people who commit malfeasance have a point.” Bruce Bonine Architect | Leavenworth
“I think it’s a good thing [he wasn’t recalled]. I think the unions have too much autonomy.” Lory Parker Retired Bellevue
“I was really depressed about it. I used to be a teacher, and [his opposition to unions] really turned me off.” Marti Lammers
Retired | Mercer Island
“I am not satisfied with the results. However, I understand the vote.” Thomas Chenoweth Retired Mercer Island
The city of Issaquah recently approved a ban on plastic bags and a $.05 fee for use of paper bags (see page 3). The city of Seattle has a similar rule going into effect. We want to know what you think. Would you support a ban of plastic bags on Mercer Island? Vote now online at www.mi-reporter.com and look for the results next week.
Page 6 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
A night to remember for Mercer Island grads The MIHS graduation class was abuzz after a most entertaining and heartfelt graduation at the Washington State Convention Center. As soon as senior class president Jeremy Chow directed his classmates to perform the official “tassel flip,” the class proudly and triumphantly exited the convention hall into the loving arms of family and friends. Excitement abounded as the new graduates received well wishes, flowers, and then sought out their friends for one last “graduation”
photo. However, foremost on their minds was to perform a quick change out of their graduation gowns and head down to the school buses to be swooped away to start the official all-night party. As the c h a p erones scrambled to account for every student and to get everyone organized into the right buses, the kids were giggling with chatter and laughter as the reality of a completed higha school career dawned upon them. The venues for the senior
“There were blackjack tables, a hypnotist, billiards and boxing and lots of food.”
party are kept secret and are known only to a handful of the organizers. With high anticipation, none of us knew where or to what we were headed until the bus stopped right in front of the venue. What I can say is that the different venues filled the whole night with fun and excitement from blackjack tables, magicians, the amazing Salish the Hypnotist, bowling, billiards, boxing, photo booth and, of course, lots of prizes, snacks, pizza, pasta and soft drinks. All this non-stop fun left most utterly exhausted. With the break of dawn, we quietly boarded the buses at 5:30 a.m. for the silent ride home back to the high school as happily exhausted new graduates of Mercer Island High School, class of 2012. Proud Parent, Ron Chow Special to the Reporter
Letters | FROM 5
Join the band at the Summer Celebration parade
Have your say
Recycle Your Electronics 631436
Free for Residents and Small Businesses E WC G rou p
included a center turnthose using or crossing only lane with concretethe arterial, I feel it will be surrounded pedestrian a good change. safety islands every few Douglas F. Wilkinson blocks and a bicycle lane on each side of the road. Traffic immediately calmed, except for those who tend to disregard traffic rules and drove wherever they pleased. Increased city and county The Summer police patrols quickly Celebration parade on brought those who disreSaturday morning, July garded traffic laws under 14, is at its best when the control. Yes, traffic did band is there. Musicians, at times mark your seemed to calendars! queue, as in Students: a line, but remember Send your letters to: seldom was your cadenceditor@mi-reporter.com. traffic flow es and keep Keep it brief, courteous, slower than your chops and sign your name. the posted fresh and speed limit. plan to be I now there! Alums: dust off believe the road diet along those instruments and Rainier Avenue South in start working out! All Seattle was a good plan, older players: you are “in,” as that arterial is now also! a much safer arterial to I am honored to be drive on, bicycle alongside helping organize this of, and cross as a pedesyear’s band. The Mercer trian. Yes, it will take Island Community an adjustment for all to Marching Band has recognize the benefit, but marched the past two for those living alongside summers — under the of Island Crest Way and guidance of Mercer
2 0 6 .767. 9 9 5 0 | w w w.ewc g r ou p. n et
Island’s elder marching statesman, Bert Pound, who played in the UW drumline in the 1930s (yes, the 1930s). It has been fun for the band to be able to give back to an appreciative community assembled along the parade route. This should be especially true this year for the many MIHS band members who enjoyed the privilege of representing their community at the Rose Parade in Pasadena: you have the opportunity to ensure that we have a respectable community marching band in this year’s parade. It’s important to have the greatest possible turnout. There will be one rehearsal on Thursday, July 12, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on the Island (two blocks west of the library), 6:45 to 9 p.m. Sign up, come to the twohour rehearsal, and to the approximately three hours of fun we will have at the parade. That’s it! Please call or email me at davidmenz@earthlink. net as soon as possible, and visit www.facebook. com for updates. Dave Menz
Congratulations to Sound Publishing
FOR EXCEEDING CAC STANDARD OF 95% ACCURACY OF CLAIMED CIRCULATION. Here’s your starting place.
Certified Audit
“INSIDER TIPS FOR INSPIRED KITCHEN REMODELING”
CAC
A FREE Seminar Saturday, June 23rd, 10:30 – 11:30 AM Chown Hardware • 12001 NE 12th St. #38, Bellevue Walk-ins welcome, but please RSVP for our free gift to you at neilkelly.com/seminars
OR CCB # 1663; WA Reg # NEILKCI 18702 © Neil Kelly 2012
SUBSCRIPTIONS
please call (253) 872-6610
636185
Seattle • Portland • Lake Oswego • Eugene • Bend 206.343.2822 • neilkelly.com/seminars
of Circulations
Quality auditing since 1956.
Certified Audit of Circulations (CAC) is a not-for-profit organization governed by advertisers, agencies and publishers. CAC’s Board Directors are leaders in their fields and serve for the benefit of media accountability and transparency in advertising investments.
Contact Evelina in Marketing at 973.785.3000, Ext.124.
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 7
Former principal honors class of 2012 MISD on track By Brita Moore
bmoore@mi-reporter.com
John Harrison, former principal of Mercer Island High School, was the featured speaker of the class of 2012 baccalaureate. Now the director of school support for secondary principals in the Bellevue School District, Harrison took time to reflect upon his new set of experiences. “I’m in a completely different role now,” Harrison said. “I work with four high schools, five middle schools and two alternative schools, directly with administrators and helping principals deal with difficult situations that come up.” Harrison has found
Bellevue and Mercer Island, said that he always enjoyed despite their close geo- going to high school events, graphical proximity to each such as band concerts, other, to be very distinct in drama productions and quality. sports games. However, “MI is a unique, small he still occasionally visits Island community, Islander lacrosse while Bellevue has and soccer games a city at its core,” if the opportunity Harrison said. strikes. He catches As an adminsome joking flak istrator, Harrison from Mercer Island has less interaction fans telling him he’s with students than standing on the he did as a high wrong sideline. John Harrison school principal. “It’s all in good “I miss day-tofun,” Harrison said. day interaction with stuHis youngest daughdents, parents and teachers,” ter, Laura, of the class of Harrison said. “Nowadays 2013, will finish her career that mostly happens when at MIHS and play varsity unresolved situations arise.” soccer in the fall, giving For instance, Harrison Harrison another reason to
spend time in the Jungle. “But I won’t be able to hand her a diploma when she graduates,” he said, which he did for his three older children, Jen (2007), Megan (2008) and John (2010). Now Harrison is looking toward the future by earning superintendent credentials from Western Washington University. However, he is satisfied with the way his 20-year career as a principal turned out. “I enjoyed all aspects of the job,” he said, “especially working with kids. It’s gratifying for us as parents and teachers to see how they turn out. It makes us realize we did a good job.”
World mural renewed at MIHS
with yearly budget By Megan Managan
mmanagan@mi-reporter.com
As the end of the school year draws to a close, the Mercer Island School District is able to begin the process of working on the next year’s district budget. Everything is on track at the moment, with no side effects from the school bond failure earlier this spring. The district, as of the end of April, had 77 more students than expected. While it’s much too early to know what the district’s enrollment numbers will be for the fall, the trend of increasing enrollment has continued for MISD. Dean Mack, the executive director of business services and human resources, said as of now things look good.
The district’s only major project this summer will be to install six new portable classrooms at Islander Middle School and Island Park and Lakeridge elementaries. The new classrooms will help accommodate the increase in students. One area that the district doesn’t have to worry about in the near future is rising gas prices. Mack said because the district won’t be transporting students for the next three months, the higher summer prices don’t usually affect costs too much. “In the long-term, we figure it’s going to go down,” he said. The budget is likely to be finalized in July and approved by the School Board during its two August meetings.
SUBSCRIPTIONS please call (253) 872-6610 2 Years - $59 or 1 year - $39
By Brita Moore
bmoore@mi-reporter.com
!
e Bomb
It’s th
637263
Mercer Island High School students have painted a new map of Europe, Asia and Africa on the cement in the school’s amphitheater. It was dedicated on June 7. Mike Radow, a history teacher at MIHS, organized the project for his ninth grade Global Studies classes. It was funded by the PTA and required the cooperation of custodians, the school district and MIHS faculty members. However, Radow said he attributed most of the project’s success to his students. The map is intended to be used as an outdoor classroom. “If you want to walk along the Silk Road, you can do that,” Radow said. “If you want to go on the Crusades, you can do that, too.”
Brita Moore/Staff Photo
Emily Menz, a Mercer Island High School freshman, cuts the caution ribbon to commemorate the finishing of the world map mural in the MIHS amphitheater on June 7, while social studies teacher Mike Radow and classmates cheer.
MIReporter Please recycle this paper
GARY S. ODEGARD Landscape Construction and Design • Courtyards, Lattice Work • Lawns, Flowers • Container Plantings • Arbors, Decks
Reach over 2 million readers throughout Washington in 106 Community Newspapers
REPORTER
Mercer Island
Coming Soon
DYNAM TE
ork New Y aby! B Style
TNT
eal The R t Eats! s a o George East C
Gordon’s
law Enumc ! WA
Famous Pastramis & Chili Dogs 1547 McHugh by Chevron • (206) 747-8077
Stewart Lumber & Hardware Co. Your traditional hardware store with an excellent stock of construction supplies and tools.
Free LUMBER delivery to Mercer Island ($100 minimum)
• Renovations, Consultations
Call 206-324-5000 to learn more, or visit us at 1761 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle. http://thestewartlumberco.com
• Interior & Exterior Design
See how close we really are!
• Pruning, Maintenance
Washington Newspaper Publishers Association
LOW COST • ONE CALL • ONE BILL Call today to buy a Region or the Entire State!
206-232-1215
206-236-0651 206-605-7037 FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS SINCE 1926
THE RECORD
PAGE 8 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Police May 23
May 24
Accident: An SUV backed
Accident: A sedan struck a
into an unoccupied vehicle parked in a fire lane at 10:05 p.m. in the 9000 block of West Shorewood Drive. The owner of the parked vehicle was notified of the fender-bender. Fraud: A Mercer Island man, 55, found a $95.05 fraudulent charge on his bank statement. The charge was from Alexpress, in Delaware. The victim called his bank and cancelled his credit card immediately.
tree at 4 a.m. in the 8000 block of S.E. 32nd Street after the driver lost control on a curve. The driver, 21, and passenger left the scene. Police cited the driver for driving too fast for conditions. The driver’s mother spoke with police by phone and confirmed that her daughter was the driver. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was towed.
May 28 Fraud: Someone stole
a check from a 41-yearold North end man’s checkbook and cashed it between May 12 and May 14, after the victim had notified his bank of fraudulent activity. Arrest: Police arrested a 29-year-old Seattle man at 5:55 p.m. at the King County Jail on an outstanding Mercer Island misdemeanor warrant. The suspect was booked into the Issaquah Jail.
May 29 Burglary: Someone stole
$1,100 worth of tools out of a secured residence being remodeled in the 3800 block of East Mercer Way sometime after May 25. A
table saw, chop saw and air compressor were stolen, along with multiple hand tools. Fender-bender: A sedan rear-ended a BMW at 12:35 p.m. in the 7400 block of S.E. 24th Street. The BMW was stopped for a vehicle waiting to make a turn. The 22-year-old driver of the sedan, who was cited for inattention, said she thought the BMW started moving forward as the other vehicle began its turn. She then accelerated up the hill, and struck the BMW. Accident: Two vehicles collided at 1:26 p.m. in the uncontrolled intersection at 62nd Avenue S.E. and S.E. 28th Street. Both vehi-
PUBLIC NOTICES In the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of King In the Matter of the Estate of ELSIE M. SCHLEIGER Deceased No. 12-4-03268-5SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 30, 2012. Personal Representative: Steven P. Elkins Attorney for the Personal Representative: Michael J. Bond Address for Mailing or Service: Michael J. Bond 244876th Ave. SE, Suite 202 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on May 30, 2012, June 6, 2012 and June 13, 2012. #629394. CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING – CITY COUNCIL MINI-PLANNING SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council will hold a Mini-Planning Session on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from
8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Luther Burbank Room at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center at 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Allison Spietz City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on June 13, 2012. #636886, CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. 12-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF ONE PIERCE VELOCITY PUMPER FIRE TRUCK On May 21, 2012, the Mercer Island City Council adopted Ordinance No. 12-03 approving and authorizing a master lease agreement with Municipal Asset Management, Inc to finance the acquisition of one Pierce Velocity Pumper fire truck. Copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or be mailed upon request by calling (206) 275-7793. Allison Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on June 13, 2012. #636906. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON 2012 RESIDENTIAL STREET OVERLAY PROJECT DATE OF BID OPENING: June 29, 2012 TIME: 11:00 am Sealed bids for the 2012 RESIDENTIAL STREET OVERLAY PROJECT will be received by the City of Mercer Island at the DSG Permit Counter, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington 98040 up to 11:00 a.m. local time on June 29, 2012 and will then and there be opened and publicly read. Bids received later than 11:00 a.m.,
June 29, 2012 will not be considered. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The work includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of residential street asphalt overlays at several locations throughout the city. Work consists of pavement repairs, asphalt planing, shoulder widening, minor concrete curb and sidewalk installation, hot mix asphalt overlay, shoulder restoration, utility adjustments, and pavement markings. A single contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid, taking into account the Bidder’s Qualifications. Each bidder, by submission of the proposal, acknowledges and understands the rights reserved by the Owner in awarding the contract and the Owner’s right to modify the size of the project. The bidder agrees that, if awarded the contract, Final Completion of the entire project will be achieved by October 1, 2012. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the same time stated in the Specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Mercer Island. All bidding and all construction shall be carried out in compliance with the Plans and Specifications for this project. Bids are to be submitted only on the forms provided in the Specifications, and all bids shall be accompanied by the required Bid Guaranty Bond. Bids shall remain opened for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the opening of the Bid. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for opening of bids. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids
and to waive minor informalities and to award the contract to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid. Plans, specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for this project are available through the City of Mercer Island’s on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to: http://bxwa.com and clicking on: “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, “City of Mercer Island”, and “Projects Bidding”. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents, with the ability to download, print to your own printer, order full/ partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer/take-off tool. Please contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. Bidder questions are to be directed to Clint Morris, Street Engineer, by email at clint.morris@mercergov.org or via phone at 206-999-8041. The City encourages the participation of certified disadvantaged businesses and women’s business enterprises to act as prime contractors as well as subcontractors on this project. Ali Spietz, City Clerk City of Mercer Island Published in: the Mercer Island Reporter on June 13, 2012 and June 20, 2012. #637169.
To place a Legal Notice, please call 253-234-3506 or e-mail legals@ reporternewspapers.com
Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com cles were traveling at an estimated 20 mph and had limited visibility due to tall landscaping at the corner of the intersection. There were no injuries, but both vehicles sustained minor damage.
May 30 Accident: A sedan pulled
out in front of an oncoming utility vehicle and caused a collision at 9:14 a.m. in the 6200 block of Island Crest Way. The 70-year-old driver of the sedan was cited for failing to yield. No injuries were reported. Damaged vehicle: A driver found damage on the rear bumper of his vehicle, a Honda sedan, at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of 7803 S.E. 27th Street. He had parked it at 7:30 p.m., May 29, without damages. DUI: A van ran a stop sign at 9:53 p.m. and was
Checks worth over $10,600 stolen from car Two checks were stolen out of an unsecured BMW sometime overnight on Monday, June 4, in the 8500 block of S.E. 61st Street, at a residence adjacent to Island Crest Park. One check was worth $6,845 and the other was $3,760. A driver’s license was also stolen. pulled over in the 7600 block of westbound I-90. Police arrested the driver, a 33-year-old man who had been drinking and smelled of intoxicants. Open, empty beer cans were visible inside the vehicle. The driver failed standard sobriety tests.
Police | Page 9
Tobacco use rates decrease once again in King County Study finds 1 in 4 high school seniors using tobacco By Reporter Staff
A new Data Watch Report about tobacco use in King County shows that the number of adults using tobacco has declined. According to the report, an estimated 155,000 King County adults smoke, while another 26,000 use smokeless tobacco. Despite the decline overall, tobacco still accounts for one in five deaths in King County every year, as well as $343 million annually in expenses and lost wages. The report found that after tobacco use dropped by 50 percent from 1996 to 2007, use has stayed the same for the last five years. More than 15,000 students, including one in four 12th-graders, have smoked cigarettes or used another type of tobacco product in the last month.
Subscriptions
According to the Data Watch Report, adult smoking rates are highest among African-Americans, lowincome residents and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual groups. Youth smoking rates are highest among American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Latino youth. Youth are also more likely, the study found, to use alternative tobacco products such as chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, cigars and little cigars, some of which are flavored to taste like fruit. The city of Mercer Island discussed a possible ordinance in April that would ban smoking from public parks, but as of yet has not voted one way or the other. The city of Seattle bans smoking in parks, while King County has also considered the topic. To learn more, visit the Seattle King County Public Health website at www. kingcounty.gov/healthservices.
To start or renew a Mercer Island Reporter subscription,
please call (253) 872-6610 A full-year subscription costs $39, and a half-year is $19.50
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
May 31
Center.
Arrest: Police booked a
rear-ended an Audi sedan at 3:50 p.m. in the 3900 block of Island Crest Way. The driver of the Audi reported neck pain. The bus driver, 26, started accelerating after the light turned green, and thought that the car in front of him would start moving. After glancing down, he saw that the car was stopped, but by then it was too late to prevent a fender-bender. The bus was carrying five passengers, all of whom were developmentally disabled. Police cited the bus driver for following too closely.
Accident: A Ride Share bus
50-year-old Mercer Island man into the Issaquah Jail at 9:20 p.m. on two $5,000 warrants for harassment and malicious mischief.
June 1 DUI: A police officer stopped a vehicle with several traffic violations at 12:32 a.m. and arrested the driver, a 37-year-old Mercer Island man who refused standard sobriety tests, in the 6800 block of 84th Avenue S.E. Arrest: Police contacted a group of male teenagers at 3:05 a.m. at Clarke Beach park in the 7700 block of East Mercer Way. The boys were illegally in the park after hours. Police arrested one of the boys, a 17-yearold Renton resident, on a felony no-bail warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle. The suspect was booked into the King County Juvenile Detention
June 2 Arrests: Police booked a
33-year-old woman into the South Correctional Entity jail (SCORE) at 9:50 a.m. to be housed while waiting for trial, for two outstanding warrants. Police arrested a 20-yearold man at 3:15 p.m. in
Bellevue on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and booked him into the Issaquah Jail. Malicious mischief: A 64-year-old North end resident confronted a stranger who jumped over his privacy fence at his Newell Court apartment and damaged a fence support piece after 6:39 p.m. in the 3000 block of 78th Avenue S.E. The victim said that the stranger, a young male, “taunted” him and left the scene in a vehicle with a female, according to the police report. The victim reported the vehicle’s license plate number and description to police, but a check of the area was negative.
June 3 Arrest: The King County Sheriff’s Office booked a 28-year-old Burien man into the South Correctional Entity jail (SCORE) on an Island misdemeanor warrant after 5:51 p.m. Drugs: Police stopped a Mercury Marquis with two men inside after a license check showing the reg-
Find us on Facebook facebook.com/MIReporter Mercer IslandREPORTER
istered owner had a suspended license at 9:47 p.m. in the 7600 block of westbound I-90. The driver and passenger both made “furtive” movements, according to the police report, and police searched the vehicle with consent. The vehicle contained a pipe, burned foil, a rock crystal substance (meth) and butterfly knife. Both occupants of the vehicle were arrested. The passenger was arrested on a Seattle warrant. Police booked the driver into the King County Jail and impounded the vehicle.
June 4 Arrests: Police stopped a Honda Civic for a licensing violation at 11:55 a.m. in the 7800 block of S.E. 27th Street. The driver, 23, was arrested at 12:15 p.m. for a $1,000 Redmond warrant for driving with a suspended license. He was
then taken into custody by Redmond police. Police transferred a 48-year-old Seattle man from the King County Jail to the Issaquah Jail on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant at 5:30 p.m. Fraud: A 52-year-old Mercer Island man was notified of fraudulent charges on his American Express credit card. Additional charges were placed on his Capital One account when someone passed a check at the Mercer Island Walgreens, and another check in Bothell with his driver’s license information on the back of the check. The fraud happened after May 9. Theft: A 57-year-old Mercer Island woman reported that her ill father’s caretaker stole multiple items
from their residence in the 8200 block of Avalon Drive on May 17. Pearl earrings were stolen along with an Olympus audio recorder, Native American Scrimshaw container, malachite jade carving and Cuisanart food processor.
June 5 Assault: Police arrested
a 15-year-old male at 8:30 a.m. at a North end residence after the suspect assaulted and threatened his 19-year-old sister. Their mother was present and had asked the sister to help the boy take his medication. The victim was injured and received stitches at a hospital. The boy was booked into the King County Juvenile Detention Center.
Self Storage & Truck Rentals 628235
Police | FROM 8
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 9
* Office Hours: 9AM-6PM Gate Hours: 5AM-11PM
QFC Supports Boys & Girls Clubs QFC is proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington as our checkstand charity for the month of June. The Boys and Girls Clubs have 147 Clubs throughout Washington that serve more than 148,700 youth annually. This includes 49 Clubs in King County and 28 Clubs in Snohomish County. The Boys & Girls Clubs have been serving the youth of Western Washington for over 63 years. These Clubs are often among the only safe and supervised places many young people from age 6 to 18 can go after school or during the summer.
ability to develop goals and aspirations, and community involvement.
Youths who take part in Boys & Girls Club activities typically stay involved in the Clubs for an average of 5.2 years at an average of 4 days a week. Among Club alumni who participated in a comprehensive survey several years ago, their Club experiences provided numerous positive benefits. It helped many youth stay in school and graduate from high school and many others to pursue college degrees. It helped youth with their self-confidence, personal ethics, self-esteem, leadership skills,
The Boys & Girls Clubs have a set of core programs to promote youth development. Those core programs fall into the following categories: •
Character and Leadership Development
•
Education and Career Development
•
Health and Life Skills
•
The Arts
•
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
•
Technology
In particular, Clubs are focusing on impacting youth and teens in three key areas. The first is academic success; teaching kids to see themselves as learners with the goals of reducing drop-out rates and helping them improve their grades. A second area is character and citizenship. The Clubs’ goals are to reduce juvenile crime rates, encourage community service and help kids become more engaged with
their peers and adults. The third area is healthy lifestyles. This includes fostering a positive self-image, teaching healthy behaviors, providing physical fitness opportunities, and reducing drug use and obesity. In the fall of 2011 Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington hosted its first ever TechFest. It was a daylong event held on Microsoft’s Redmond Campus that was attended by over 350 youth from across the state. Attendees were exposed to a variety of technology related skills and opportunities. These included
meeting professionals from different technology companies to learn about career possibilities and learning about digital arts, robotics, social media and environmental sustainability. In 2012 the Boys & Girls Clubs will be focusing on increasing the frequency of participation of the teens it serves and enhancing its services to them. During June, we invite you to make a donation at any QFC check stand or designate your bag reuse credit go toward the great work that they make possible. Thank you for your support! Paid Adver tisement
Page 10 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Community briefs City receives grant to preserve Luther Burbank Park The City of Mercer Island has received a $10,000 grant to help preserve portions of Luther Burbank Park. The money will be used to remove invasive trees that are preventing volunteers from restoring and replanting portions of the western buffer of the wetland in Luther Burbank Park. The city hopes restoring the wetland and the buffer will help preserve and enhance an area that is crucial for wildlife. The money comes from King County’s Wild Places in City Places grant program. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department, along with Mountains to Sound Greenway and Friends of Luther Burbank, was awarded the funds this spring.
New frozen yogurt shop for North end coming soon A new frozen yogurt shop will open this summer on the North end of Mercer Island. Menchies, a chain with stores throughout Seattle and the state, will be located in the 77 Central building in Suite 116 next to Mo’s Pizza, across the street from Walgreens. The store, which offers a wide variety of frozen yogurt flavors and top-
pings, allows customers to pay by the weight, not by the topping. They also offer a selection of frozen sorbets. No timetable has been given for opening. To learn more, visit the Menchies website.
Volunteers needed for Summer Celebration Mercer Island’s annual festival, Summer Celebration, is in need of volunteers for this year’s event. The 2012 event, Spirit of the Olympics, takes place on July 14-15. This year, Summer Celebration is focusing on sustainability and is recruiting at least 50 Green Gurus, or sustainability volunteers, to help supervise the compost, gardening and recycling stations. Volunteers who spend at least three hours working at the festival will receive a souvenir T-shirt and recognition in the ‘thank you’ ad in the Mercer Island Reporter following Summer Celebration. To learn more, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 275-7609 or email miparks@mercergov. org. To sign up to volunteer, complete the online volunteer form.
Summer Celebration adds Mercer Mile fun run to schedule In
addition
to
the
usual events at this year’s Summer Celebration, organizers have added the Mercer Mile fun run. The event will take place on Saturday morning as a mile loop starting and ending at Mercerdale Park by the Mercer Island Thrift Shop. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and all racers must be finished by 9:45 a.m. before the Grand Parade begins at 10 a.m. There will not be bib numbers or official timing, but a finish line clock will be set up so that racers can see their unofficial times. The entry fee is $10 per person, and proceeds go to support the Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department, as well as the Mercer Island Rotary Club. The first 100 finishers will receive medals, and the top three male and female racers will get bigger medals. To learn more, visit the city’s Summer Celebration website.
Mercer Island Parks & Rec. summer day camp registration open The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department still has some spaces left in the summer day camp program. The camp is offered for kids ages 6-11 and includes crafts, field trips, swimming and other education activities. Each week includes a different theme, and if the weather cooperates, the
group will visit a variety of parks and beaches. The camps run June 18 through Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. To learn more, call 2757609 ext. 1 or visit www. myparksandrecreation. com.
Musicians wanted to march in Grand SC Parade Join the informal, but no less serious, Mercer Island Community Band to march in the Summer Celebration parade on July 14. All are welcome. There will be one rehearsal on Thursday, July 12, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, from 6:45 until 9 p.m. To sign up or find out more, email davidmenz@ earthlink.net as soon as possible or visit www.facebook.com/mercerislandcommunityband.
Nominate a hometown hero Nominations are now being accepted for “Hometown Heroes,” to be honored in the 2012 Summer Celebration parade, which will take place on Saturday, July 14. “Hometown Heroes” are citizens and/or businesses who have made a difference in the community over the past year. You can nominate someone for this honor by emailing Katie Herzog at Katie.herzog@mercergov. org with the person’s name, contact information and a brief explanation of why they are being nominated. The deadline is Friday, June 29.
Proposal aims to extend transit tunnel in Bellevue Light rail tunnel through all of south Bellevue could save millions By Nat Levy
nlevy@bellevuereporter.com
A vocal group in the East Link light rail planning process says it has the answer to Bellevue and Sound Transit’s financial dilemma. The two organizations have worked tirelessly to find ways to cut at least $60 million in costs, for which Bellevue would be on the hook. The new report by Building a Better Bellevue, which previously advocated for rail lines on the east side of Interstate 405 away from the preferred route on 112th Avenue where many of the group’s members live, posits that running the train underground through a bored tunnel could lead to a savings between $160 and $275 million. The current route runs at surface level on Bellevue Way and 112th, with a raised crossover from the east to the west side of the street. This route has been approved by the Bellevue City Council, Sound Transit Board and the federal authorities. Building a Better Bellevue’s route would exit Interstate 90 and use the South Bellevue Park and Ride as envisioned by the current alternative, but it would then dip underneath Bellevue Way, and cross underground. The
bored tunnel would then run along 108th Avenue Northeast all the way through a downtown tunnel. It would then exit a tunnel near Northeast Sixth Street, a cheaper option currently being discussed by the Bellevue City Council. Proponents of the route agree that tunneling through the city costs more, but the tradeoffs more than make up for the difference. “We acknowledge it costs more,” said Joe Rosmann, spokesman for Building a Better Bellevue. “It costs $148 million more to do [a] tunnel as opposed to their current plan. But it’s all the other things that don’t have to be done where the real savings is going to be.” According to the group’s estimates, eliminating a station between the South Bellevue Park and Ride and downtown, along with fewer property acquisitions and mitigation measures, add up to the $275 million savings. Rosmann said the study was conducted over a sixmonth time span. It was put together primarily by Bill Popp, a transportation consultant, and Al Cecil, a Building a Better Bellevue member and retired Boeing engineer. Cecil said he examined the track in 100foot increments for estimating costs, using Sound Transit’s figures. Rosmann said the group will present its study to the Bellevue City Council at its meeting Monday evening, after Reporter deadline.
Next Big Event Arts in Action & Sand Sculptures July 27–29
w w w. p o r t a n g e l e s . o r g (360) 452-2363
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
School briefs
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 11
EYE ON MI | Eastside Catholic graduates
Islanders earn Girl Scout Gold Award
Contributed Photo
Anna Bennett and Ciarra Vu were honored with the Girl Scouts’ highest award, the Gold Award, during a May 31 ceremony at the governor’s mansion. Suzanne Gaber, Katherine Skorny, Jennifer Skorny, Ciarra Vu, Anna Bennett, Shannon Bengston, Sarah Pangallo, Brianna Ford and Sophie Lerner.
Two Islanders earn Panhellenic scholarships Kira Weiner, a senior at
Mercer Island High School, and Megan Crenshaw, a senior at Forest Ridge, have been awarded Overlake Panhellenic scholarships. These scholarships are given to Eastside high school senior women who will attend a four-year college or university that has membership available in a National College sorority.
Seven Mercer Island residents graduated from Eastside Catholic High School in the class of 2012 on Sunday, June 10, in the Eastside Catholic Athletic Pavilion. Islander Annie MazureSchmidt sang a duet of “For Good” during the ceremony. Eastside Catholic’s 30th graduating class included a total of 156 graduates. Ninety-nine percent are enrolling immediately in four-year colleges or universities. The total value of scholarships awarded was $10,562,910. Graduates are attending 63 different colleges in 17 states. Baccalaureate was Friday, June 8, at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sammamish. The Mercer Island graduates include: Will Bassetti (Gonzaga University), Katie McDonald (Washington State University), Nic Sotelo (Arizona State University), Connor Creswell (Santa Clara University), Katie Hurlbut (Washington State University), Brenna Smersh (Bellevue College) and Annie Mazure-Schmidt (University of Washington). Garrett Vertner (Bellevue College) is not pictured.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Troop 41690 members Anna Bennett and Ciarra Vu earned their Girl Scout Gold Award and were recognized at the governor’s mansion on May 31. The Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout can earn. Only about 5 percent of Girl Scouts nationwide earn the Gold Award each year. Bennett’s project was a Doggy Fashion Show to raise awareness and food for abused and neglected animals. Vu’s project concerned Lake Washington shoreline restoration on Mercer Island to improve the environment for wildlife — particularly, salmon. Girl Scout Troop 41690 started in 1999 with Jennifer Skorny as the Troop Leader. Thirteen girls were in the troop as seniors in high school. Skorny was honored with the Outstanding Leader Award. Members of the troop are: Rachael Lew, Sarah Marr, Tyler Loughran, Billie Heard, Chloe Monnot,
please call (253) 872-6610
It’s our 47th Year
Offering Readily Available Inventory
20-40% OFF June 9th through June 30th
Old & ElEgant distributing
10203 Main St. Lane, Bellevue • 425-455-4660 • www.oldandelegant.com Call for directions.
Class of 2012
PAGE 12 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MORE ONLINE mi-reporter.com
Photos by Matt Brashears/Special to the Reporter
Above, graduating seniors waiting in line for the ceremony to begin pass the time doing “the wave.” Below right, new graduates Alec Straughan, facing camera, and David Oppenheim embrace at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies for the 351 members of the Mercer Island High School Class of 2012, Thursday, June 7, at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle. Bottom right, Kevin Ha, father of graduate Khanh Ha (not pictured), competes with Khanh’s grandfather, But Dao, coming over the top, to snap photos of Khanh in the celebratory melee after the ceremony. Left, Gemma Balinbin sings “These are the Special Times,” by Diane Warren, during the ceremony.
Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 13
Upper left, Elizabeth Orem, one of four valedictorians, delivers part of the “Stepping Off the Rock” speech at the start of the ceremonies. Above, Derek Nelson loses his cap as he dances off the dais with classmate Josh Norden. Left, Rachel Bowdle hugs MIHS band director Parker Bixby, while Molly Goldberg stands by. Photos by Matt Brashears/ Special to the Reporter
Matt Brashears/Special to the Reporter
Class speaker Alexander LaVallee corrals his classmates as they line up before the ceremony. At right, Samyukta Lanka, a valedictorian, gets ready.
THE ISLANDER RESTAURANT & PUB SUNDAY - THURSDAY : Lunch 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Dinner 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Bottom, class president Jeremy Chow poses with classmates, from left, Carly Andersen, Sarah Marr, Jeremy, Kajal Tiwary, Lauren Ellis and Cecilia TremaineNelson in a shot taken by his father. Photo by Ron Chow/ Contributed
Monday Night Tacos
Restaurant & Bar Open until 11:00 pm FRIDAY - SATURDAY : Lunch 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Dinner 4:00 pm to 12:00 am Restaurant & Bar Open until 12:00 am
206.232.6676 7440 SE 27th Street | Mercer Island Above True Value Hardware and the Liquor Store
2 Tacos
with Chips and Salsa
for $6
Page 14 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
a sign of distinction FEATURED PROPERTIES
Passage To Phuket
$9,300,000
Never has a destination felt so right. 185’ Lakefront on over ¾ acre. 10,000sf main house includes 2300sf mahogany lined pool house. 4 BR/7 BA plus 950 guest house. Two 100’ docks, 135’ lakeside lawn. Very private. Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/Lwilliams
Waterfront Season is Approaching
$3,695,000
9022 North Mercer Way. Gorgeous 100+ feet of waterfront, panoramic views, northend location and a studs out remodel in 2004. Award winning design, interiors and landscape. Court ordered bankruptcy sale. The timing is right for an amazing value in this property. Call for an appointment to see today! Lou or Lori 206-949-5674
www.johnlscott.com/23221
SUNSATIONAL WATERFRONT
$2,095,000
Best priced wft home on market today! Completely gutted, expanded and remodeled 5 bdrm, 4 bth home with an open floor plan reaches out to the view from all the major rooms. Level yard with lakeside firepit, deck & patio, dock with boat lift. Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.johnlscott.com/76856
Presale-South end
$1,875,000
7825 SE 70 St New construction planned very contemporary with over 4200sf master + 2BR up with lower level flexibility.
Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/57369
Normandy Park
$5,750,000
Storied, landmark property of grand scale, iconic stature. Over 180’ of Puget Sound shoreline. Spectacular custom finishes. Media room, wine cellar, games venue, billiards parlor.
Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/85137
Benotho Point
$3,250,000
Peninsula of incomparable light. Architecturally fastidious. 4 Suites. 4600 sq ft. 107’+/waterfront. Spa, upscale bonfires, absolute audio. Gentle drive, generous auto accommodations. Living redefined - Cogito ergo whee! Larry Williams 425.445.9870 www.johnlscott.com/83908
New Listing
$1,995,000
Construction has just begun on an exciting 4 bedroom contemporary, custom designed to best accommodate this private 1+ acre site.
Jean A. Locke 206-898-7899 www.johnlscott.com/17235
Martha’s Vineyard on Mercer Island!
$1,829,000
8570 SE 80th Ave. - First time open today from 11-2, all are welcome! Come see this CHARMING home tucked away in the lovely “ride your bike” neighborhood of Island Point. The amazing combination of old world craftsmanship and modern floorplan is a very rare home on the island, indeed. Great room and open kit. Slab, stainless, wide planked floors and paned windows. Heated covered back patio, family bedrooms up, main floor guest suite, bonus. This home give Restoration Hardware inspiration. Lou or Lori 206-949-5674
www.johnlscott.com/33554
The Villa on Forest
$4,850,000
The centerpiece of Mercer Island’s Forest Avenue, the premiere waterfront on the island’s West side. Spectacular finish level. Exacting standards. A focus on longevity. Design balances entertainment, casual living, the waterfront lifestyle.
Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/94794
Presale Floor Plans
$2,995,000
663 E Lake Sammamish Shore Lane NE – 5,120sft – 4 bdr and 3.75bath with fully finished daylight basement. Lake Views!
Mercer Island John L. Scott 206-232-8600 www.johnlscott.com/18045
VIEW! VIEW! VIEW! 4421 Ferncroft Road
$1,895,000
Spectacular home with Lake Washington views! New in 2008 this home is built around the Great Room with soaring ceilings and gleaming hardwoods. Top quality throughout with spacious rooms, entertainment deck with outdoor BBQ, in an estate setting. Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/93709
Lake View Luxury
$1,725,000
4,350 SQ.FT. of dramatic spaces, extraordinary details & sublime finishes with lake and cities view! Nestled in the arms of Faben Point- a location beyond perfection! Inspired architecture… Fine Craftsman… A crown jewel! Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/29996
The Ultimate Bungalow
$4,199,000
American-born style on the Lake. Pano lake, mountain views. ½ acre +, 80’ wft. High end 5500sf 5 BR/5 BA home 2010. 950sf 1BR/1BA beach house. 3 car garage, gentle drive, guest parking+. Master on main, lightly formal great room, technology, big lakeside lawn! Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/35382
Waterfront Living At Its Best!
$2,288,000
4602 East Mercer Way - 50ft +/- low bank waterfront w/2 docks totaling 100ft +/moorage, long enough for lg boats up to 46 +/- 4 bedrms 3bths, 3,468sqft with separate apartment w/another private deck. Lg grassy yard and plenty of parking. Debbie Constantine 206-853-5262 www.johnlscott.com/49600
Superb City, Sound $1,895,000 and space Needle views
With Olympic Mountains, Sunsets and more. This 1906 home is zoned “LR3 Urban Village” and one could remodel this home from top to bottom or build new on this super view building site. Mercer Island John L. Scott 206-232-8600 www.johnlscott.com/18466
First Hill Finest
$1,675,000
2227 71st SE - 2007 custom, “Luxury” is an understatement. High-end finishes throughout, minutes to I90, LID park. Shown by app’mnt.
Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/28189
Grand MI Waterfront
$3,850,000
4644 E MERCER WAY - Spectacular 1.7 acre waterfront estate. Gracious daylight rambler with view from nearly every room. Street to water. Level lawn of breathtaking scale to water. Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/15888
Deep Water Moorage
$2,150,000
9651 SE 61st PL - Low bank year ‘round moorage. 3 bedroom 3,680sqft on 21,000+ land lots of updates, 4-car garage, lots of light. Walls of windows.
Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/64382
Dramatic View of Lake Washington!
$1,875,000
View Lake Washington, city, & Mountain sunsets from every room. Recently updated custom home features a main level master suite overlooking the spa, pool patio and beautifully landscaped grounds. Professionally appointed kitchen gracefully flows to the family room with soaring ceilings, dining and patio are, perfectly suited a for intimate gatherings or elaborate entertaining.
Mercer Island John L. Scott 206-232-8600 www.johnlscott.com/97215
Golden Real Estate Opportunity
$1,295,000
9515 NE 1 St, Bellevue 98004 Prime West Bellevue Location, Protected Meydenbauer Bay View, Sought After Neighborhood & Award Winning School District. An exceptional view lot located in the heart of the Meydenbauer Bay Community just blocks from the pulse of Downtown Bellevue. Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/60313
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 15
CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR ON & OFF ISLAND HOME RENTALS 206-232-8600 | 7853 SE 27th Suite 180, Mercer Island | www.JohnLScott.com/MercerIsland
Welcome Home
$1,049,000
Two leveled lot hm. Grass-covered lot on quiet St. 5 bdrm, 2.25 baths, 3150 sq ft. 10,800 flat lot. Family rm, bonus rm, & bedrm/den off the kitchen.
Debbie Constantine 206-853-5262. www.johnlscott.com/48825
Close To UW But Far Enough Away
$648,000
4bedroom / 2.50 baths 2600 square foot Brick MidCentury One-Story home with fully finished basement on level lot on quiet street. Private and sunny west facing garden space, perfect for summer barbecues as well as veggie patch. Hardwood floors. New furnace in 2008. Updated bathrooms. Close to shopping, restaurants, bus to UW. Ready to move in!. New patio and fire pit in spacious backyard. Great Bryant Community.
Dieter Kaetel 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/44880
Lovingly Cared for Craftsman
$489,950
Home built in 1926, boasts a sought after location on the West Side of Queen Anne with views of Magnolia City Lights & Olympic Mt. Range. Terraced front landscaping is exquisite, featuring mature flowering trees & plantings for beauty and seasonal color! Terry and Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/42622
7425 91st SE
$959,000
And better than ever! Completely remodeled in a great neighborhood. 5 BR & Huge rec room.
Your Own Estate
Tim Conway 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/36198
Fairwood Residential
$919,000
4225 83rd Ave SE Mercer Island Create your own secluded estate! 4BR 2BA Quality Home. 19599 sqft lot w/ 9.6 zoning expose the possibilities.
$625,000
Exceptional 5 Bedroom $459,000 Home!
Formal living & dining and family room off kitchen. 4 bedrooms up w/WALK IN Closets. Great sunset and mountain views. Large finished basement!
Watercourse Townhome $565,000
Light & Bright! 3BR, 3.5 BA N’end location on dead-end St. Hardwoods, Gas Fireplace, Private Deck, Secluded setting & sunlight filled! 2 car attached garage & moments to I-90. Move-In ready!
Mercer Island Home
Dieter Kaetel 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/90709
$450,000
Text; 7825 SE 70 St 15,000sf blding site cleared & ready. Near S-End shopping, IMS, Lake Ridge, MICC. Seller will build to suit as another possibility.
Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/29715
Mark Eskridge 206-251-2760 www.johnlscott.com/76009
$559,800
8321 SE 41st St - Good size one-story very clean and private home convenient to schools, shopping, freeway access and parks. Large fully fenced backyard and attached deep 2-car garage. New furnace in 2007.
Terry and Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/34925
S-end Building Lot
$880,000
5619 West Mercer Way - This modern home has large family room off the kitchen creating the perfect complement to the formal areas. Dramatic 2 story entry! Private setting enjoyed from wrap around deck. 4 BR, 2.5 Baths. Near Groveland Beach Park! Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/25277
Tony Salvata 206-915-8672 www.johnlscott.com/45556
Greenbelt setting with Western Exposure, fabulous territorial and sunset views. Craftsman exterior, Brazilian cherry hardwoods, with slate inlay in entry, gourmet kitchen with slab granite, cherry cabinets & stainless appliances, six burner w/range hood. 5bd 3.5bath, den, rec room. Mercer Island John L Scott 206-232-8600 www.johnlscott.com/39106
Light and Bright
Senior Living At Its Best!
Lots of Options
$825,000
8236 W Mercer home with character on over 20,000sf of land, views of lake, separate 850sf detached apt with 2car garage.
Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/94246
A Symphony of View!
$525,000
Sparkling waters of Lake Washington, Twinkling City Lights & Majestic Cascade Mountain Range! The Craftsman Architecture of the home is tiemless‌ with a constant nod to the brilliant & breath taking views! Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/64802
$289,800 or $1,895/mo
Enjoy all the amenities of an active Age 55+ Providemce Point Community. 2 Bedroom/1.75 Baths spacious 1481 square feet condominium. Eating space in kitchen. Garage Parking, Elevator, Balcony. Secured access to community. Dieter Kaetel 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/76483
Julia Nordby
Frank Ceteznik
Debbie Constantine
Tim Conway
Betty DeLaurenti
Daphne Donovan
Terry Donovan
Shawn Elings
Mark Eskridge
Lauren Fournier
Lou Glatz
Craig Hagstrom
Helen Hitchcock
Lori Holden
Dieter Kaetel
James Laurie
Jean Locke
Dick Pangallo
Andrea Pirzio-Biroli
Jimmy Pliego
Millie Su
Tony Vedrich
Cindy Verschueren
Petra Walker
Larry Williams
Anni Zilz
Branch Manager
Tony Salvata
SPORTS
Sports news online, on Facebook, Twitter To stay up-to-date on all of Mercer Island’s sports news, visit our website at www.mi-reporter. com, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/MIReporter and on Twitter at @MIRsports.
PAGE 16 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com
Island pitcher drafted by Reds
2012 All Island Track
By Megan Managan
with a 2.22 ERA, making him fifth in OSU career Mercer Island native history. The Beavers have made Matt Boyd was drafted in the 13th round of the 2012 the NCAA Regional playMajor League Baseball offs for the last three years, draft on Tuesday after- playing in Gainesville in 2010, Corvallis in noon. Boyd, cur2011, and advancrently a junior ing to the 2011 at Oregon State Super Regionals University, was in Nashville. The chosen 412th team was elimioverall by the nated last weekCincinnati Reds. end from this “There was a lot year’s NCAA of speculation if tournament, fallI was going to go Matt Boyd ing to Louisiana anywhere from the State University fifth to the 10th round,” said Boyd. “I was in the Super Regionals in just waiting, all hooked up Baton Rouge. “I’m going to weigh the on the computer and TV with a bunch of guys from different options if I go the team. I’d been getting back to school or not,” said lots of calls throughout the player. “I would really the day, but when the 10th like to win the national round hit, I was unsure if title, but playing profesit was going to happen. I sional baseball is another didn’t think the Reds would dream of mine.” The signing deadline pull the trigger, but then I heard Boyd, Matthew, this year is July 13, almost on the TV and everyone a month earlier than years previous. jumped up. “A f t e r They called finals I plan me right after on coming that.” back to the A left-handIsland for at ed pitcher, Matt Boyd, least a couBoyd graduated Pitcher ple of days,” from Eastside he said. Catholic High B o y d School in Sammamish and is a cap- has been named an Alltain this year on the OSU America selection, as well as an All-Pac10 honorteam. He has played in 81 able mention player. He games with the Beavers, played for Team USA last throwing over 125 innings summer, the Collegiate and striking out 94 batters. National Team and in the Boyd has an 11-1 record Boyd | Page 17 mmanagan@mi-reporter.com
MORE ONLINE mi-reporter.com Brita Moore/Staff Photos
Above, Andie Pillsbury cheers for her West Mercer classmates during the All Island track meet on Friday, June 8. Below left, Kahan Lee, a student at Island Park, races toward the finish line of the coed 4x100 relay race. Below right, St. Monica student Lucy Riasys crosses the finish line shortly ahead of Chase Crain during the 4x100 coed relay. Island Park Elementary was crowned the winner of the meet, for the first time in the school’s history, with Lakeridge Elementary earning the spirit award.
“I’m never going to forget draft day.”
WE ArE noT A gIMMIck. We are not going to transform your body in 24 hours, or promise you results in 6 minutes or less. What we are going to do is change how you move, change how you eat, And change how you think, All to change how you feel. We are a lot of things, but we are certainly not a gimmick. And we think it’s time you found out why.
Forest ridge school oF the sacred heart We congratulate our 66-member Eighth Grade class on their achievements and we wish them photo by Maggie L. ’12
continued success as they enter high school in the fall! 3011 78th Ave SE Mercer Island
206.275.1313
www.FTmercerIsland.com www.fitnesstogether.com/mercerisland
www.forestridge.org
4800 139th Ave SE, Bellevue 425.641.0700
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 17
Sports briefs
The Mercer Island JV boys basketball team won the High School Under 1000 Championship in the 2012 23rd NW Sports AAU boys basketball tournament in Reno, Nev., over Memorial Day weekend. The Islanders went 5-0 and started off by beating teams from Nevada and California to win their pool and advance to the championship bracket. The team then went on to beat the Bearcats from Northern California on Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon proved to be the closest game of the weekend against a tough team from North Valley, Calif. The threes were dropping for the Islanders, which kept the score close the entire game. The game ended with a buzzer-beating basket by Jack Counihan, giving them the one-point margin victory.
The championship game was held at Reno High School on Monday against the Running Redwoods from the Santa Cruz area. Teddy Van der Velden led the team in scoring, with 10 points. The Islanders had a healthy lead the entire game, winning the championship game 43-28. The team was coached by Brock Maybee and consisted of five incoming juniors, Daniel Marinello, Matt Seifert, Daniel Sims, Teddy Van der Velden and Peter Welch; four incoming sophomores, Michael Bantle, Jack Counihan, Patrick Nielson and Nick Taylor; and three incoming freshman, Peter Ernst, Griffin Kane and Matt LeProwse.
MIHS basketball wins Kentridge tournament The Mercer Island boys varsity basketball team won the Kentridge Summer TipOff classic tournament over the first weekend in June. It’s the third time in the last six
Contributed Photo
Contributed Photo
The Mercer Island JV boys basketball team won the High School Under 1000 Championship in the 2012 23rd NW Sports AAU boys basketball tournament in Reno, Nev., over Memorial Day weekend.
The Mount Baker varsity boys 8 boat won the regional championship and will make their third straight trip to nationals this month.
Contributed Photo
The MIHS boys basketball team won the Kentridge Summer Tip-Off tournament for the third time in six years. years that the team has won the tournament. Mercer Island beat Auburn-Riverside,
Kentwood, Tahoma and East Valley in pool play, before beating Auburn in the title game by over 30
points. The team includes: Joe Rasmussen, Nick Nordale, Jake Shaddle, Espen Platou, Nikhil Misra, Jack Counihan, Kaleb Warner, David Emanuels, Will Taylor and Alex Emanuels. The team is coached by Gavin Cree, Kevin Tempeset and Marshall Jamieson.
Mercer Island rowers headed to nationals Eight members of the Mount Baker Junior Crew program from Mercer Island will be heading to the national championships in
Boyd | FROM 16
Story idea?
� laces of Worship
MERCER ISLAND
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
Welcome to Worship! SUNDAYS
8:00 AM – Worship w/ Holy Communion 9:00 AM – Adult Forum 10:00 AM – Sunday School 10:00 AM – Tradition & New Song Worship w/ Holy Communion
Presbyterian Church SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2012 7:45am Breakfast in Community Life Center 8:15am Worship Service in Community Life Center 9:15am Christian Education 10:35am Worship Service in Sanctuary
Sunday Worship & Kids' Church 10:00am Fellowship & Bible Study 11:00am www.RedeemerLutheranMI.org
300
Special $ 2955 80th Ave. S.E., Suite 105, Mercer Island, WA 98040
ZOOM Teeth Bleaching
80th Avenue Professional Building
206-230-6632
www.thomas-dentistry.com
SPIRITUAL CONSULTING ~ Readings by Debra ~ Licensed Spiritual Consultant
St. Monica
Catholic Church 4301 - 88th Ave S.E., M.I.
NURSERY AVAILABLE
Sunday Vigil: Saturday, 5:00 pm
Top of the Hill on Island Crest Way (206) 232-5595 | MIPC.org
Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, Noon
www.htlcmi.org
Now Accepting New Patients
6001 Island Crest Way 232-1711
Come praise the Lord with a new voice!
info@htlcmi.org
“Where technology meets relaxation.”
Dr. Troy W. Thomas, DMD Dr. Erin E. Reed, DMD
Redeemer
5:00pm Worship Service in Sanctuary
206.232.3270
A Family and Cosmetic Practice
Lutheran Church
Childcare provided for all services
8501 SE 40th
please call (206) 232-1215
THOMAS DENTISTRY
232-2900
www.stmonica.cc
635407
Matt Boyd, a Mercer Island native and Eastside Catholic graduate, was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the Major League Baseball draft.
Sports | Page 19
Contributed Photo
Cape Cod League. Boyd played his freshman year at Mercer Island High School before transferring to Eastside Catholic. “I’m never going to forget draft day,” he said. While hearing his name called was a highlight of the spring, he said he also wouldn’t be able to trade the experience that the OSU team has had this year. “I’m very close to the team,” he said. “We’ve really bonded, and even though we didn’t get as far as we wanted, it was great.” Two other members of the Oregon State team have been drafted, one in the third round and the second in the fifth, also by Cincinnati.
Tennessee this month. Charlie Gardner and Alex Ihle both row with the boys varsity 8 boat, while Nina Lepp, Kari Johnson, Anika Christofferson and Riley MacAulay row with the girls varsity 8, and Abby Elggren and Nola Peshkin row with the girls lightweight 8 boat. The team earned spots in the Youth National Championships in Oak Ridge, Tenn., after qualifying in the Northwest Junior Regional Championship Regatta. The boys varsity 8 boat won the regional championship, and will make
629135
Mercer Island boys hoops take championship in Reno
• Psychic Palm & Card Reading • True & Accurate Psychic Advice • Specializing in Matters of Love • Business, Family & Career
• Metaphysical Therapy • 1 on 1 Available • Aura Readings & Past Life Readings • 25 Years Experience • Available for Parties and Fundraisers
FREE Palm Reading call for details
3253 Porter Street, Enumclaw • 360-802-2222
ISLAND LIVING
PAGE 18 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Mercer Island rEporter | www.mi-reporter.com
Sharing knowledge, passion this Father’s Day Sitting in the Delta Marshall and stated, “My Lounge in the Atlanta air- girlfriend and I are placing port with my mother and a bet.” father, we were enjoyMarshall said, “I’m a ing each other’s company gambling man; what are for the last few moments we betting?” The man said, before we we are trying to departed to dif- On Food guess your age. ferent corners Marshall said, of America. I double your My father, odds. Each laid mother and down a dolI were deep lar bill. The in conversaman guessed tion over the 82 years of age. upcoming The woman p r e s i d e n t i a l Lisa Katsman guessed 75 election, stock years. Marshall market and said, “I am 74,” world affairs. Of course, the and asked, “What made conversation is generally you wonder how old I one-way, except for the fact am?” that my father, Marshall, The man said that the will listen and respect most look in my father’s eyes is points of view. of a man who has a world I could tell that Marshall of knowledge and wisdom was in deep thought about from life’s experiences. He something when the cou- continued and asked, apolple next to us came up to ogetically, “What are you
in thought about?” Marshall said, “I am so excited to go to work on Monday; I have so much to do.” This is amazing. If you can remember my Father’s Day article last year, I spoke fondly of how my father is a self-made man, working 70-hour work weeks since the age of 14 or 15. My brothers each joined him in the work force at the age of 6 or 7, feeding cattle and baling hay. When most men are looking at retirement, Marshall is looking at how he can hire more local employees, educate more of his employees’ children, and his most recent mitzvah is helping one man financially afford to adopt his niece before she is orphaned to the state. Marshall was deep in thought about how to
Summer Camp
KidsQuest Children’s Museum
For ages 3-8
ter • Science Squad Dino-mite Dinos • Storybook Thea
And More!
www.kidsquestmuseum.org • 425-637-8100
Lisa Katsman/Contributed Photo
Herb crusted flank steak with cherry tomatoes and olives makes a wonderful and easy Father’s Day supper. reformulate the formulas of production in his factory to obtain the highest yield and profit margin. He does this all in his head. Nothing is written down or sent via computer technology. He relies on his righthand people, my brothers, to get him through the daily tasks of running a business. He lives for the days when he goes out into the field to check on cattle, or to the sale barn to purchase cattle, when he sits in my brother Alex’s chair at a sale barn. People will stop him and say, “Sir, do you know whose chair you are in? You can’t sit there.” All unknowing that Marshall taught Alex everything that he knows about buying cattle. Marshall will reply, “I know whose seat this is. It belongs to my son, Alex.” At the sales barns across the southeast and Midwest, they talk of Marshall as a legend in the cattle industry, not knowing that he is a real person. Adam, my younger brother, handles the government contracts. While government contracts have passed Marshall by a long time ago, Marshall will rely on Adam’s expertise and knowledge to set any government official correct when they are wrong.
Adam is called upon very frequently to rally for the company on numerous occasions. Father’s Day is about sharing and giving. It is about passing knowledge on to your child without having to use textbooks or computers. It is about showing shear determination to succeed when others were counting on you to fail. It is about never letting go of your passion and dreams, all while being able to put food on the family table. This month’s recipe is the easiest, greatest flank steak recipe.
Herb Crusted Flank Steak with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives Steak 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh tarragon 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper 2 - 1½ pound flank steaks 1 tablespoon olive oil Mix first 6 ingredients in
a small bowl. Place steaks in a large glass baking dish. Brush steaks with olive oil, rub herb mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours. Tomatoes 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley ¼ cup chopped, pitted Kalamata olives or other brined black olives ¼ cup chopped, pitted brine cured green olives ¼ cup chopped, fresh basil ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar (I used red wine vinegar) Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Season tomatoes to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made up to two hours ahead.) Let stand at room temperature. Prepare barbecue (medium high). Grill steaks until cooked to desired doneness, about four minutes per side for medium. Transfer to cutting board. Cover with foil. Let stand five minutes. Cut steak across the grain into ½-inch thick slices. Arrange steak on platter. Spoon tomatoes/olives with juices over steaks and serve.
Want to know what’s going on in
your neighborhood? Find it all at mi-reporter.com
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 19
Sports | FROM 17 their third straight trip to nationals. The girls varsity lightweight 8 boat qualified after taking third at regionals. This is the sixth consecutive year that Mt. Baker Rowing is sending a girls lightweight boat to nationals. The Youth National Championships are comprised of over more than 1,500 athletes from around the country. A total of 27 Mount Baker athletes will be attending.
Plateau Club hosts 85th annual Seattle Women’s Golf Association tournament, June 18-21 The 85th annual Seattle Women’s Golf Association will hold the championship tournament on June 18-21 at the Plateau Club in Sammamish. The event brings together the top 112 women golfers from 13 private clubs throughout King County. This is the first year that the tournament is being held at the Plateau Club. The 2012 theme is golf — Hollywood style. Monday will consist of the qualifying round of golf, followed by three days of a match play tournament. The championship flight will play 36 holes on Thursday. To learn more about the event, contact Angela Gamba at angelagamba@ comcast.net.
Mercer
Island
High
The seventh-grade girls ECBA Thunder basketball team, with two Mercer Islanders on the court, took first place in the Hoop It Up tournament held in early June. School cheer coach Traci Brandon was named the 2012 Washington State Cheer Coaches Association High School Coach of the Year. Over 200 coaches were qualified to win the award from both private and public high schools around the state. Brandon has been the coach at Mercer Island for 11 years, helping the team expand from one squad to a varsity and JV. In 2010 the team added four stuntmen and will increase it to eight in the fall. To be eligible for the award, the Executive Committee with the WSCCA looks at the number of years coaching, cheer community involvement, growth of the program and continuing education.
Three from Mercer Island named lacrosse All-Americans
while senior Elena Skouras was given an All-American honorable mention. Natalie Fox, a junior at Lakeside School who lives on Mercer Island, was also given an All-American honorable mention. This year, 14 lacrosse players in Washington were given the honor. Athletes on the AllAmerican team are considered to be some of the best players in the state, and to be selected they must be an All-State selection, in good standing in their school, and exhibit sportsmanship on and off the field. The candidates are selected by a committee of varsity coaches from across the state. Since 1987, Mercer Island has had 16 AllAmerican selections for lacrosse.
Mercer Islanders help basketball team to first place
Three Mercer Island residents have been named 2012 U.S. Lacrosse AllAmericans. Mercer Island senior Connor Bernal was named an All-American selection,
The seventh-grade girls ECBA Thunder basketball team, with two Mercer Islanders on the court, took first place in the Hoop It Up tournament held in early June. The tournament took place at
Contributed Photo
The Mercer Island 10U Thunder select baseball team had a rare triple play during a tournament in Yakima. Tahoma High School. Aolani Calderon and Gracie Cannon are both members of the team that is coached by Regi Raban.
Mercer Island team’s triple play highlight of tournament The Mercer Island Thunder 10U select baseball team traveled to Yakima to play in the MayDay Mayhem baseball tournament. The team finished with three wins and a loss, but the tournament’s highlight was not a win, but a triple play. In the last inning of the game, the Thunder team was up 3-2 with the opponent’s runners on first and second. A fly ball was sent to right field, but Mercer Island’s Andrew Kaelin caught the ball and threw it to Ryan Knowles at first to tag out the runner. Knowles threw the ball to third base, where Nak Nayar caught it and tagged the last runner out to take
Find us on Facebook facebook.com/MIReporter Mercer IslandREPORTER
MIRsports Dear Erica & Yolandra,
We are having a great time in St. Lucia. Thanks for the great trip planning.The temperature is in the low 80’s and not a drop of rain in sight- ahhh Heaven!! All the bestT & V Smith
SW1
28 MAR 2012 ST. LUCIA
Hyatt
Home Care ServiCeS
24 Hr. Live In & Hourly Care For Seniors
To:
Admiral Travel
2701-76th Ave SE Mercer Island, WA 98040
206.232.7600
admiral@seanet.com
Adult Personal Care • Medication Reminders • Errands Household Chores • Meal Preparations • Pet Care
Call 206.851.5277 or HyattHomeCare.com References Available • WA State In Home Care Agency
636366
The following is correspondence from actual clients:
the game. The 2012 10U Thunder team includes: Josh Chansky, Emerson Fruehling, Chris Fuchs, Joey Gallagher, Andrew Kaelin, Ryan Knowles, Nak Nayar, Danny Scalzo, Rory Shanks, Rohan Tatum and Lukas Varney. The team is coached by Curt Varney, Tom Gallagher and Andy Shanks.
Mercer Island girls basketball summer camps in June The Mercer Island girls
Have sports news? If you have sports news to share with Mercer Island, please send information with a picture
African American quilts
MIHS cheer coach named Coach of the Year
Contributed Photo
basketball program will be hosting a Summer Hoop Camp this summer. The camp runs June 25 through June 29, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Players in kindergarten through fifth grade can come learn new basketball skills and improve the ones they already have. The camp will be held in the MIHS main gym and west gym. The camp costs $150 per student, and includes a T-shirt. To learn more, contact MIHS assistant coach Beth Christofferson at bethchristofferson@hotmail. com. to Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter. com or call 232-1215. Submissions are run on a space-available basis and online at www.mi-reporter. com.
Page 20 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The blessing
Father’s Day 2006 was a creative expression might the most memorable one make such a declaration I’ve ever experienced. I had more memorable. asked my retired pastor-dad Both Jewish and Christian to preach at Mercer Island traditions celebrate the sigCovenant Church. Because nificance of “the blessing.” In my dad was battling terminal the Old Testament, Abraham cancer, I knew it would likely blessed Isaac. Isaac blessed be the last time he’d give Jacob. On Jacob’s deathbed, a sermon. It a feeble patriarch was a poignant strained to sit up morning. Dad On Religion to speak a blesspreached like ing over each of there was no his 12 sons. The tomorrow (perNew Testament haps because makes clear that he wasn’t sure even Jesus needed how many (and received) His tomorrows he Father’s blessing. had left). At the beginning Before get- Pastor Greg of His public minting up to delivistry when He was er one of his favorite mes- baptized in the Jordan River, sages, he called my brother Jesus heard a voice from and me forward. In front of above saying, “You are My the entire congregation, our much-loved Son in whom dying father reached out and I am well-pleased” (Mark placed a hand on each of our 1:11). Much-loved. Wellheads and gave us his bless- pleased. There is something ing. Although my dad had about those words falling frequently told me he loved from a father’s lips that cause me, this time was different. you to stand a little taller and With carefully chosen words try a little harder. Every perhe verbalized his uncondi- son who has ever lived longs tional acceptance and called to hear their dad say there on our Heavenly Father to is nothing they could ever fill our lives with a sense of do (no matter how good or His presence and holy pur- bad) that would cause him pose. I fought to hold back to love them any less than he tears. already does. Have you been the recipiFather’s Day is obviously ent of your father’s blessing? a perfect time for kids to If you’re a father, have you honor their dads. It is also found a meaningful way to a great occasion for fathers communicate to your chil- to be reminded of how critidren the pride and pleasure cal their affirmation is to they bring you? A formal the long-term well-being of ceremony isn’t necessary, but those who call them Dad.
Call us when you need an MRI (206) 232-1002 • Locally owned, convenient location • Same and next day appointments • Board certified, specialized physicians • Friendly and knowledgeable staff Mercer Island Medical Imaging 9655 SE 36th Street, Suite 107 Mercer Island
Located next to City Hall - plenty of free parking! www.mi-medicalimaging.com
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Mercer Island 2012 graduates celebrate faith at baccalaureate By Brita Moore
bmoore@mi-reporter.com
The Mercer Island Class of 2012 celebrated an interfaith baccalaureate on June 6 prior to commencement exercises the following night, a community tradition. It took place at HerzlNer Tamid Conservative Congregation and celebrated all of the faith backgrounds represented in the class. Lauren Eng, a member of the Mercer Island
5,000 graduate from UW By Reporter Staff
Students from the Mercer Island area graduated from the University of Washington when the commencement ceremonies were held last Saturday, June 9, at Century Link Field. The following Islanders are listed as graduates: •KatherineAliceAnderegg, Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering • Michael Aaron Ayzenberg, Bachelor of Science in computer engineering • Joel David Azose, Bachelor of Science (mathematics) • Micah Charles Babinski, Bachelor of Arts (geography; law, societies, and justice) • Jordan Mackenzie Baer, Bachelor of Arts (communication: journalism; psychology) • Nicholas James Bailey, Bachelor of Arts (law, societies, and justice; philosophy), • Troy Howard Bannister, Bachelor of Science (biology: physiology) • Sarah Nichols Barquero, Bachelor of Science in nursing
Presbyterian Church, was the main student speaker of the service and worked with the Baccalaureate Committee. “It’s been fun because I get to see people I interact with on an academic basis and how strongly they are rooted in their faith and religious experience,” Eng said. “I thought [the] Baccalaureate Committee would be a good experience for interacting with people of my faith background and
other diverse ones.” The Baccalaureate Committee meets during the spring semester at the high school and consists of parent, student, faculty and clergy representatives. The theme was “A Golden Future,” honoring both the bright future ahead for the graduates and the importance of the Golden Rule — treat others the way you want to be treated. Students performed musical interludes and prelude
and postlude music, including an original composition from a senior, Ian Piper’s “Graduation.” Former Mercer Island High School principal John Harrison gave a guest address. This year was the first time the service has been at a synagogue. “I see this program as a chance for the students to reflect on the deeper meaning of the knowledge they have acquired and to dedicate their future growth to helping others,” Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum, a leader at Herzl-Ner Tamid, said. “It places the students’ academic achievement in a spiritual context.”
• Jeffrey Paul Benca, Bachelor of Science (biology: plant) • Madeline Michele Benz, Bachelor of Science (speech & hearing sciences: communication disorders) • Kwame Boateng, Bachelor of Arts (political science) • Crystal Boles, Bachelor of Arts (biochemistry) • David Hirsh Boman, Bachelor of Arts (anthropology: medical anthropology & global health) • Adam Lee Borchardt, Bachelor of Arts (architectural studies) • Jacob Nathaniel Wecht, Bowdle Bachelor of Arts (Japanese; international studies: Asia) • Tyler Leigh Britton, Bachelor of Arts (English) • Edwin Yoonsuk Choi, Bachelor of Arts (painting and drawing) and Bachelor of Science (biology: general) • Michael Albert Choi, Bachelor of Science (chemistry: acs certified; biochemistry) • Christopher Laurent Daifuku, Bachelor of Arts (political science) • Yiqin Deng, Bachelor of Arts (communication) • Lubo George Dimitrov, Bachelor of Arts (political science) • Sarah Divya, Bachelor of Science (public health) and Bachelor of Arts (communication)
• Thomas Mitchell Eddy, Bachelor of Arts (international studies: general) • Alexander Thomas Faith, Bachelor of Science (biology: general) • Holland Violet Fleming, Bachelor of Arts (sociology) • Stephen Carroll Gannon, Bachelor of Arts (international studies: general) • George Henry Gebben, Bachelor of Arts in business administration (finance) • Garret Daniel Grob, Bachelor of Science (physics) • Kinsey Elizabeth Gross, Bachelor of Design (visual communication design) Nathaniel Thomas Gurol Bachelor of Arts (history; political science) • Alexander Devin Hawkins, Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering • Jacqueline Lien Hoang, Bachelor of Arts (biochemistry) • Kipling McCann Holland, Bachelor of Arts in business administration (finance) • Yi-Hsin Hsu, Bachelor of Science (biochemistry) • Amanda Killian Jackson, Bachelor of Arts in business administration (finance) • Evan Andrew Jensen, Bachelor of Arts (philosophy) • Jessiah Wade Johnson, Bachelor of Science (earth and space sciences) • Andrew King, Bachelor of Arts (philosophy) • Sterling Ku, Bachelor of Arts in business administration (inform systems) • Edgar Mechislavovich Kumpin, Bachelor of Arts (Russian language, literature, and culture) • Benjamin Richard Lee, Bachelor of Science (biology: ecology, evolution, conservation) • Andrew Hsien-Chin Li, Bachelor of Arts in business administration (finance; accounting) • Christa M. Lilly, Bachelor of Arts in business administration
• Dustin Ma, Bachelor of Arts (economics) • Terra Marie Magnuson, Bachelor of Arts in business administration (accounting) • Alexandra Celia Mason, Bachelor of Arts (communication) • Yasmin Matta, Bachelor of Arts (early childhood and family studies) • Graham Leigh Maxwell, Bachelor of Arts (sociology) • Janet Eichler Moore, Bachelor of Arts (political science) • Kelsey Mika Nakano, Bachelor of Arts (communication, Italian) • Andrew Phi Nguyen, Bachelor of Arts (interdisciplinary studies: community psychology) • Timothy Paul Nguyen, Bachelor of Science (biochemistry) • Kimberly Lynn Pang, Bachelor of Arts (early childhood and family studies) • Mihir Sanjiv Parikh, Bachelor of Science (biology: molecular, cell, & development) • Zachary Stanley Roberts, Bachelor of Science (biology: physiology) • Kathryn Meichun Rogers, Bachelor of Arts (sociology) • Arielle Ava Ross, Bachelor of Arts (art history) • Elliot Lawrence Smith, Bachelor of Arts (geography) • Lauren Elizabeth Smith, Bachelor of Arts in business administration (entrepreneurship; marketing) • John S. Stream, Bachelor of Design (industrial design) • Eunice Sung-Eun Sun, Bachelor of Arts (political science) • Jessica Lynn Swarts, Bachelor of Science (biochemistry) • William W. Thomson, Bachelor of Arts (environmental studies) • Emmett David Weissman, Bachelor of Science (biology: general) • Sarah Yimen Wong, Bachelor of Arts (international studies: general)
ETC Preparatory Academy would like to congratulate all of the 2012 graduates. Our graduation ceremony will be held on June 13th at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Participating in graduation are Cody Garcia, Brianna Horton, Tiana Hunter, Jordan Jewett,Cyrus Rhodes, Drew Strong, and Anna Sage Toliver.
Congratulations and good luck! We are very proud of you!
www.nw-ads.com
PNW MarketPlace!
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER Real Estate for Sale King County
real estate for sale - WA Real Estate for Sale King County
King County Real Estate
www.nw-ads.com email: classified@ soundpublishing. com Call toll free 1.888.399.3999 or 1.800.388.2527
Real Estate for Sale Condos/Townhomes
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage
I Page 21
Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage
King County Real Estate
King County Real Estate
Condominiums & Townhomes
Vacant Land
Vacant Land
Lake Views $999,000 Over 2100SF of Luxury Living with spectacular Lake, Mtn & City views. Live in this Elegant 2BR/1.75BA Condo! Easy distance to all amenities & I-90. #298818 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Sailor’s Delight $1,328,000 26’ of westside wtft, m o o ra g e & c h a r m i n g 1903 cottage await at this impressive Forest Ave address. 15,353sf lot offers expansion/redevelopment oppor tunity. #353909 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
-SHORT SALE$149,900 Investor alert! Currently rented, great cash flow potential. Potential to keep tenant in a complex currently at rental cap. #350517 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Fall City $150,000 5+ acre lot on the upper side of Preston Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to lot, lovely and close to freeways. #149921 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Kenmore $300,000 1.5 ac on a dead end st. Fo u n d a t i o n i n , p l a n s available. All utilities to foundation. Ver y quiet and close in. #336910 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
45’ Shared Wft $1,849,000 5BR/4.25BA, 4,670+sf hm on .95 acre w/45’of shared wft, 1/8 interest & moorage. A gateway to King County Real Estate fun on the lake, or just enjoy an evening at the water’s edge. #357852 Lake Views Plus Peggy Watkins $1,825,000 206-230-5444 Sparkling Lake Views at every turn! Shy 4000SF of Luxury Living. Blt 2001 & Located adjacent to the MI Beach Club. Better than being on vacation; it is home! #356098 King County Real Estate Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113 At Water’s Edge $4,998,000 Custom home designed by Lane Williams delights w/sophisticated yet understated art of simple King County Real Estate e l e g a n c e. 4 B R / 3 . 5 B A home has it all incl 80’ of Mercer Island lvl wft w/moorage. $1,059,000 #349514 One of four 3BR/3.5BA Molly Penny town homes w/approx 206-230-5515 3,450sf & attached 2 car garage. Living/dining rm, kit/family rm, den, rec rm. Two patios plus deck off family rm. #252329 Molly Penny King County Real Estate 206-200-4411
print & online 24/7 Office Hours: 8-5pm Monday to Friday
I www.mi-reporter.com
Real Estate for Sale King County
Eastside Wft $1,995,000 Gracious, level 1/2 acre with light-filled 3370 SF home. Stunning lake and King County Real Estate mountain views. 5 R/3BA. Private and seNorthend Tuscan rene setting with easy $1,300,000 access to I-90. #191475 R e a l S t u c c o, C u s t o m Janet Scroggs design, 4BR+office+bo206-230-5414 nus rm, rich tiles, gorgeous outdoor rm-FPwaterfall-stone pavers; formal LR+DR+large kit fam rm, Fruitland lake access #350870 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 King County Real Estate First Hill $1,149,000 Open floor plan, main flr master, elegant kitchen w/slab granite & custom natural cherry cabinets. King County Real Estate 3440SF 3+BR/2.5BA. Fabulous home on quiet Picture Perfect cul-de-sac. #322425 $1,560,000 Becky Nadesan Westside MI with Seattle 206-972-1113 charm, day moorage & view! Spacious 5BR/4BA home features formal living rm, dining rm, vaulted kit, family rm, bonus rm + rec rm. #344864 Molly Penny King County Real Estate 206-230-5515 Gold Coast $885,000 VIEWS: Multi-leveled artistic home surrounds you with unique spaces, warmth & vivid lightness. Fa b u l o u s m a i n f l o o r King County Real Estate boasts access to wests i d e d e c k . Ridgewood 3br+ 4BR/3BA/2gar #335045 $350,000 Hedy Joyce Top notch construction 206-406-7275 in convenient north end s m a l l e r c o m p l ex . I m pressive details & fantastic community amenities. One of 5 units available via “Receivership.â€? #324055 Mary Lou Putman Shop for bargains in 206-230-5500 the ClassiďŹ eds. From tools and appliances to furniture and collectables. www.nw-ads.com Open 24 hours a day.
real estate for sale Real Estate for Sale Condos/Townhomes Condominiums & Townhomes
Ahh-Ridgewood! $340,000 3br + Den. Top notch & convenient! Impressive home details & fantastic community amenities. King County Real Estate Investors: this is one of the 5 units available via “ R e c e i ve r s h i p.� Street to Water #324056 $2,098,000 Mary Lou Putman 100+ feet westside wtft: 206230almost an acre of privacy. Two tax parcels from 5500 W Mercer to the water’s edge. Remodel, rebuild on footprint for ideal geta-way. #330927 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
&INDĂĽIT ĂĽ"UYĂĽIT ĂĽ3ELLĂĽIT NW ADS COM
Condominiums & Townhomes
Vacant Land Looking for your dream house? Go to pnwHomeFinder.com Fall City to ďŹ nd the perfect $400,000 home for sale or rent. 3 l o t a s s e m bl a g e o n upper side of the PresCondominiums & Townhomes ton-Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to all, lovely area and a fast com-SHORT SALEmute. #149963 $79,900 Michael Schoonover Chateau style beauty! 425-442-4077 To p f l o o r w / b e a u t i f u l view of professionally landscaped courtyd. Secured underground prkg, elevator. You can’t beat this price! #314087 James R. Shute 206-230-5421 The opportunity to make a difference is right in front of you. Recycle this paper.
Attn:Investors! $170,000 Ridgewood 1br. This is PNWHomeFinder.com o n e o f t h e 5 u n i t s is an online real estate available via “Receiver- Condominiums & Townhomes ship.â€? Top notch concommunity that s t r u c t i o n & fa n t a s t i c exposes your proďŹ le community amenities in -SHORT SALEand listings to two convenient nor th end $78,750 complex. #324050 million readers from PREAPPROVED LIST Mary Lou Putman PRICE BY LENDER! our many publications 206-230-5500 Full price offer can close in the PaciďŹ c Northwest. q u i c k l y. R e n t o n , Log on to join our 2BR/1.75BA. #340549 James R. Shute network today. 206-230-5421 King County Real Estate
View Condo $325,000 R o o my & b r i g h t TO P FLOOR 3BR/1.75BA, 1,375sf Woodlake condo w/ great view of downtown MI & lake. Vaulted ceilings, fplc, washer/dr yer. Pool + clubhouse. #306520 Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460
Vacant Land
Golf course $4,500,000 3 4 5 + a c p e r m . fo r 1 8 hole course in Westport. Hotel, condos, retail areas. 2.5+mi of ocean/bay frontage, by Lighthouse S t a t e Pa r k . U n i q u e. #273135 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Vacant Land
Mirrormont lot $55,000 Reduced, just under an acre lot in Mirrormont. Neighboring homes have views of Poo Poo point takeoff area. Relax on your deck and watch the show. #206333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Vacant Land
Moses Lake $10,969,000 1 4 0 . 9 a c d eve l o p m e n t parcel. Close to airport & a d j a c e n t t o bu s i n e s s park, partial ag. Utilities close or in street, additional parcels available. #311374 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Condominiums & Townhomes
Bellefield Park $450,000 Downtown Bellevue Townhome, newly renovated throughout, 2BR+2.5BA, club hse, pool & tennis cour ts, magnificent grounds, pvt patio & deck, new furn+AC, gar #280475 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351
Vacant Land
Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage Vacant Land
Moses Lake $1,160,000 7.6ac parcel, lvl w/easy access. All roads & infrastr ucture complete to Hoquiam Estates site, adjacent parcels $850,000 58 lots in a 55+ plat. All also available. #311242 Michael Schoonover utilities are in, the road is 425-442-0477 p ave d . 1 / 2 r e d u c t i o n from previous price, nice territorial views and conve n i e n t t o s h o p p i n g . #194858 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Vacant Land
Building Site $498,000 Partial lk view lot, small subdivision 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Backs to conser vancy Tract. Road, utilities in along paved access. Cleared for viewing! #83516 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
King County Real Estate Condominiums & Townhomes
Vacant Land
Westside Custom $2,750,000 Privacy on .4AC w/74 ft +/- waterfront, private dock+covered boat lift+in ground pool+Ralph Anderson d e s i g n 4BR+3BA+den+rec rm+views #329710 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516
Ridgewood opp! $175,000 1br. Top notch & convenient! Impressive home details & fantastic community amenities. Investors note: this is one of the 5 units available via “Receivership.� #324053 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500
King County Real Estate
Condominiums & Townhomes
Westside Sunset $1,798,000 Extremely pvt 100’ westside WF, dock, deepwater moorage, jet ski pad. Rebuild/remodel on footpr int at water’s edge. Best waterfront value on Mercer Island. #196224 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
-SHORT SALE$349,900 Immaculately remodeled unit in the Lake Villa community, w/a view of Lk Sammamish. Property features a pool, clubhouse, jacuzzi. Moorage available for lease. #321975 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Vacant Land
Fall City $130,000 1.1 acre lot on the upper side of the Preston Fall City Rd. Water is stubbed to lot, close in lovely scener y with a fast commute. #149926 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Vacant Land
Hoquiam lot $25,000 Lot in 55+ age development, all utilities in and convenient to shopping. Huge pr ice reduction. #194812 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake $18,985,000 1 6 2 . 9 a c d eve l o p m e n t piece. Next to business park & close to airport. Partial agriculture. Util. close by or in street, additional parcels available. #311380 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Vacant Land
Vacant Land Vacant Land
Fall City $135,000 2.4 acre lot on the upper side of the Preston Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to lot, a close in lovely setting. #149923 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Hoquiam lots $160,000 10 lots in the 55+ development in Hoquiam. Prices reduced by 1/2 & quantity discounts considered. Close to shopping, good territorial views. #194835 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Moses Lake $1,941,000 Level 12.73 acres with easy access, all roads and infrastructure complete to site. Additional parcels available. #311248 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Advertise your service
800-388-2527 or nw-ads.com
Page 22
I Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage
Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage
Real Estate for Sale Lots/Acreage
I www.mi-reporter.com
Real Estate for Sale Other Areas
Real Estate for Sale Other Areas
Vacant Land
Vacant Land
Vacant Land
Vacant Land
Off Island Real Estate
Off Island Real Estate
Moses Lake $200,000 6-acres adjacent to Big Bend Community College Campus. All utilities in street, seller may carry a contract with a substantial down. #311113 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake $271,000 Level 1.38 parcel with easy access to I90. Surrounding parcels also available. #311109
N Bend bargain $275,000 29+ac of land, super easy access off I90. Will suppor t 3, maybe 4 homes, huge price reduction. How many people can say they have a waterfall? #206270 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Private lane $448,000 Lg residential building site in area of new/remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views. All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundar y. #143651 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414
Bellingham Comm $850,000 Reduced! 4.5ac just off freeway, all utilities in the street or on property, New sidewalks in. Multi use, close to Bellis Fair. #27127645
-SHORT SALE$925,000 Large 5BR/7BA 6884SF home with lot next door included. This home will wow you when you have a chance to view it. The $925,000 price includes the home. #361478 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
PNWHomeFinder.com is an online real estate community that exposes your proďŹ le and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the PaciďŹ c Northwest. Log on to join our network today.
Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Vacant Land
Moses Lake $27,725,000 2 8 3 + a c d eve l o p m e n t . Close to airport & business park, partial agriculture. Utilities close or in street. Adjacent parcels available. #311388 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake $2,228,000 Vacant Land 20.46 acre parcel. Currently in alfalfa production but adjacent to busiMoses Lake ness park. All utilities $29,952,000 available. #311271 303+ acres. 3 lg parcels Michael Schoonover next to a business park, 425-442-0477 par t in agriculture. Utilities close or in street, close to airport. Other parcels available. #311390 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Off Island Real Estate
North Bend land $150,000 12.9 wooded ac. just off I - 9 0 a t ex i t # 3 1 . R e duced; deeded easement for easy access. Lots of rm, timber & space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Sell it for FREE in the Super Flea! Call 866-825-9001 or email the Super Flea at theea@ soundpublishing.com. Vacant Land
&INDĂĽIT ĂĽ"UYĂĽIT ĂĽ3ELLĂĽIT NW ADS COM Vacant Land
Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Vacant Land
Moses Lake $6,814,000 227+ acre parcel. Level industrial land at Grant County Airport, rail and all utilities are on site or in the street. #311136 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Vacant Land
Vacant Land
Moses Lake $271,000 1.38 acres, level and ready to develop. Multiple use zoning, surrounding parcels also available. #311078
N Bend land $650,000 3.4ac w/commercial potential. Multiple tenants want to stay, level, ut. in street. Next to I-90, great access. Possible owner finance. #328993 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Off Island Real Estate
-SHORT SALE$237,500 PREAPPROVED LIST PRICE BY LENDER! Currently rented, but has great development potential. L3 zoned. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334884 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
real estate for rent - WA Real Estate for Rent King County MERCER ISLAND
Vacant Land
Vacant Land
Moses Lake $270,000 2 parcels making 9ac, fo r m e r l y u s e d a s t h e guard dog kennels for Air Force Base. Buildings/kennels not currently in useable condition, value in land. #311308
Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
www.nw-ads.com Real Estate for Sale Other Areas
Ocean View Lot $159,000 Spectacular view property, high on hill in gated Willapa Heights. Panoramic, sweeping ocean views. Highly coveted. Ready to build, septic in. Perfect f/dream home. #235503 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Residential Lot $498,000 Partial lk view lot, small subdivision of 5 lots, up p v t r d o f f E M e r c e r. Road, utilities in along paved access, recorded maintenance agrmt. Survey avail. #83519 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Commercial $190,000 Price reduced to sell. Updated commercial in Bremerton. Current business would like to lease back. Free street parking. #276347 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Off Island Real Estate
Vacant Land
Snoqualmie Pass $4,000,000 25+ac land just E of summit, much preliminar y wor k done. Possibilities are townhomes, lodge, condos, restaurant, single fam homes. V i ew, v i ew, v i ew. #198735 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake $350,000 3,850sf office space plus 2,000 storage on Broadw a y. B o t h o n s t r e e t parking and to rear of building. #311208 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Off Island Real Estate
Moses Lake $400,000 Former liquor store with excellent street presVacant Land ence and easy load/unl o a d t o r e a r. 5 , 0 0 0 s f r i g h t o n B r o a d w a y. Suncadia Beauty #311228 $260,000 Michael Schoonover Build your dream home 425-442-0477 on a prime lot overlookVacant Land ing the 13th Fairway. 17,424sf lot is close to all the fabulous Opportunity! amenities of Suncadia: $398,000 Tucked away building lot g o l f i n g / h i k i n g / s w i m up pvt lane. Potential ming/dining. #336653 lake & Mt Rainier views. Off Island Real Estate Pam Richmond Lg lot, 3000sf building 206-265-9114 pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Par k trails. Moses Lake #112896 $425,000 Lindy Weathers This former Pay & Pak 206-920-8842 warehouse offers the new owner a blank slate to design as they will. Centrally located, ,OOKINGĂĽFORĂĽAĂĽNEWĂĽPLACE ĂĽ 4,608sf. Possible con#HECKĂĽOUTĂĽ ve r s i o n t o 2 s t o r i e s . WWW PNWHOMElNDER COM #311352 FORĂĽLOCALĂĽ ĂĽNATIONALĂĽLISTINGSĂĽ Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
I CAN HELP! Call Today to Place Your Ad in Rental Living!
dwest@soundpublishing.com
4 BEDROOM, 3 bath, 3500 SF. Private, treed setting. Convenient, midIsland location. Perfect family home with large -SHORT SALEhome office. $2950 $304,900 Great investor opportu- m o n t h , 1 ye a r l e a s e. nity! Currently rented, 206-459-6300 but has great developWA Misc. Rentals ment potential. Conceptual drawings and plans Parking/RV Spaces available for purchase. Monthly Reserved #331213 James R. Shute PARKING 206-230-5421 Off Island Real Estate
Vacant Land
Have Units To Fill?
Debra West 866-603-3215
Off Island Real Estate
Reach the 56% of our readers who don’t use Craiglist and the 98.1% who don’t use ForRent.com* Whether you need to target the local market or want to cover the Puget Sound area, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!
* Pulse Research 2012
-SHORT SALE$365,750 You must see this amazing 3-Lvl home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/ laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #334934 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
,OOKINGĂĽFORĂĽAĂĽNEWĂĽPLACE ĂĽ #HECKĂĽOUTĂĽ WWW PNWHOMElNDER COM FORĂĽLOCALĂĽ ĂĽNATIONALĂĽLISTINGSĂĽ
PNWHomeFinder.com is an online real estate community that exposes your proďŹ le and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the PaciďŹ c Northwest. Log on to join our network today.
-SHORT SALE$327,500 Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #334619 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Located in M.I.’s Most Luxurious Apt Community.
Monthly for $125
206-230-8888
Off Island Real Estate
-SHORT SALE$224,900 Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. L3 zoned. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #334649 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Off Island Real Estate
-SHORT SALE$254,900 M U LT I FA M I LY D U PLEX. Great investor opportunity! Zoned C-140 w/great development potential. Conceptual drawings/plans available for purchase. #334912 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
financing Money to Loan/Borrow
L O C A L P R I VAT E I N VESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I l o a n o n h o u s e s, r aw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (800) 563-3005. www.fossmortgage.com General Financial
Off Island Real Estate
Off Island Real Estate
-SHORT SALE$139,900 Cozy home in a cute Boulevard Park neighborhood. Loft bedroom, large garage/shop. Great starter home! #337526 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Off Island Real Estate
-SHORT SALE$349,600 PREAPPROVED LIST PRICE BY LENDER! Currently rented, but has great development potential. Conceptual drawings/ plans available for purchase. #334923 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Off Island Real Estate
The Golf Life! $693,500 Te e u p t h e Ta m O’Shanter lifestyle! Soaring ceilings & walls of glass set the tone & Lk Samm & the Cascades set the backdrop. 3BR/3.5BA, 2640sf, 2car gar. #337498 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
Attention Business owners!! Slash credit card acceptance cost by 40%! Keep More Of Your Money! Fast Set up, Easy to switch. Star t Saving money within 48 hours! www.merchantking.net CREDIT CARD DEBT? Legally have it removed! Need a Minimum $7,000 in debt to qualify. Utilize Consumer Protection Attorneys. Call now 1-866652-7630 for help.
Sell it free in the Flea 1-866-825-9001
Off Island Real Estate
-SHORT SALE$82,500 Great star ter home or potential rental in Tacoma. 3BR/1BA Can’t beat this price! #352166 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
PNWHomeFinder.com is an online real estate community that exposes your proďŹ le and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the PaciďŹ c Northwest. Log on to join our network today.
announcements Announcements
_ ADOPT _ Affectionate, athletic, married, caring lawyers joyfully await miracle 1st baby (will be parents’ 1st grandchild). Expenses paid. 1-800-816-8424
www.nw-ads.com Announcements
Advertise your product or service nationwide or by region in up to 12 million households in Nor th America’s best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 815 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-486-2466 or go to www.classifiedavenue.net ANNOUNCE your festiva l fo r o n l y p e n n i e s. Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,200. Call this newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 for more details. Found
FOUND CURRENCY on Mercer Island. Call to I.D. Mercer Island Police Department. 206275-7931. Reference # Ref #2012-5099�.
jobs Employment Transportation/Drivers
DRIVERS -- Inexper ienced/Experienced. Unbeatable career Opport u n i t i e s . Tr a i n e e , Company Driver, Lease Operator. Lease Trainers. Ask about our new pay scale? (877-3697105. www.centraldr ivingjobs.net DRIVERS -- New Freight lines in your area. Annual Salary $45K to $60K. Flexible hometime. Modern Fleet of trucks. CDLA, 3 months current OTR experience. 800414-9569 www.driveknight.com Business Opportunities
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER Employment General
Employment Media
Employment Volunteers Needed
ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Adver tising Sales Consultant at the Kirkland Reporter office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both wr itten and oral, and have excellent communications skills. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising, special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income with new prospective clients. Print media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient at Word, Excel, and 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. Based in Poulsbo and Bellevue, Wash., Sound Publishing, Inc., owns and operates 38 community newspapers and 14 Little Nickel publications in the greater Puget Sound area. Sound P u bl i s h i n g ’s b r o a d household distribution blankets the greater Puget Sound region, extending northward from Seattle to Canada, south to Salem, Ore., and westward to the Pacific Ocean. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, holidays and a great work environment. We recognize that the key to our success lies in the abilities, diversity and vision of our employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. If you are customer-dr iven, success-oriented, self-motivated, well organized and have the ability to think outside the box, then we want to hear from you! Please email us your cover letter and resume to:
REPORTER Reporter sought for staff opening with the Peninsula Daily News, a sixday newspaper on Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula that includes the cities of Por t Angeles, Sequim, P o r t To w n s e n d a n d Forks (yes, the “Twilight� Forks, but no vampires or werewolves). Bring your experience from a weekly or small daily -from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already acquired while sharpening your talent with the help o f ve t e ra n n ew s r o o m leaders. This is a general assignment reporting position in our Port Angeles office in which being a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience. Port Angeles-based Peninsula Daily News, circulation 16,000 daily and 15,000 Sunday (plus a website getting up to one million hits a month), publishes separate editions for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Check out the PDN at w w w. p e n i n s u l a d a i l y news.com and the beauty and recreational oppor tunities at http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/section/pdntabs#vizguide. In-person visit and tryout are required, so Washington/Northwest applicants given preference. Send cover letter, resume and five best writi n g a n d p h o t o g r a p hy clips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 9 8 3 6 2 , o r e m a i l leah.leach@peninsuladailynews.com.
Give Feedback, Get FREE Microsoft Software!
Make Up To $2,000.00+ Per Week! New Credit Card Ready Drink-Snack Vending Machines. Minimum $4K to $40K+ Investment Required. Locations Available. BBB A c c r e d i t e d B u s i n e s s . hreast@soundpublishing.com (800) 962-9189 or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Schools & Training Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/KAS. AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for hands on Avia- No calls or personal vistion Maintenance Career. its please. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifiedREPORTER Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Main- The Bainbridge Island tenance (877)818-0783 Review, a weekly comATTEND COLLEGE ON- munity newspaper locatLINE from Home. *Medi- ed in western Washingcal, *Business, *Criminal ton state, is accepting Justice. Job placement applications for a partassistance. Computer time general assignment available. Financial Aid Reporter. The ideal canif qualified. SCHEV certi- didate will have solid refied. Call 800-488-0386 porting and writing skills, have up-to-date knowlwww.CenturaOnline.com edge of the AP StyleSell it for FREE in the book, be able to shoot photos and video, be Super Flea! Call able to use InDesign, 866-825-9001 or and contribute to staff email the Super Flea blogs and Web updates. at theea@ We offer vacation and soundpublishing.com. sick leave, and paid holidays. If you have a passion for community news Employment reporting and a desire to General work in an ambitious, dyn a m i c n ew s r o o m , we want to hear from you. CARRIER E.O.E. Email your reROUTES sume, cover letter and up to 5 non-returnable AVAILABLE writing, photo and video samples to
IN YOUR AREA
Call Today 1-253-872-6610
hr@soundpublishing.com Or mail to BIRREP/HR Dept., Sound Publishing, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
REPORTER The Central Kitsap Reporter in Silverdale, WA is seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. Join a four-person newsroom in a position that is prim a r i l y b e a t c ove ra g e and secondarily generalassignment coverage of a city, an Urban Growth Area, county gover nment and naval base. Coverage stretches from the deeply rural to the “other Washington� in scope. News, narrative features and photography are at the center of the job. Applicants must b e a bl e t o wo r k i n a team-oriented deadline driven environment, display excellent wr iting skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to compose articles on multiple topics. This is a full-time position and includes excellent benefits, paid vacation, sick and holidays. Please send resume with cover letter, 3 or more non-retur nable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: CKRREP/HR Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106 Poulsbo, WA 98370
Attention Gamers, Small business owners & IT professionals Over the next several months Microsoft is inviting people in the community to participate in software and game usability tests. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Upon completion of your session you will be able to choose one item from a long list of Microsoft Software and gift cards. Session d a t e s r u n w e e k d ay evenings & weekends.
GAMERS ~
Please fill out form at: www.ppsg.us/games
BUSINESS & IT ~
Please fill out form at: www.ppsg.us/it
Depending on qualifications, you will be contacted with a selection of dates you can choose from to be scheduled. Don’t miss out on this great oppurtunity!
stuff Business Equipment
BUSINESS OR Fund R a i s i n g O p p o r t u n i t y. Softball, Baseball, Football, Soccer? Does your team need to raise money for uniforms, travel, e t c ? T h e n c h e ck t h i s out! Fully equipped, ready to serve, Concessions Trailer for sale by local non-profit, $28,500. Dick at 253-631-4931
I www.mi-reporter.com Cemetery Plots
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Free Items Recycler
FREE! ACACIA Memorial Park, “Birch Garden�, (2) adjacent cemetery plots, #3 & #4. Selling $4,000 each or $7,500 both. Located in Shoreline / N. Seattle. Call or email Emmons Johnson, 2067 9 4 - 2 1 9 9 , eaj3000@msn.com C E M E T E RY P L O T Prestigious Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. One plot available in beautiful Rhododendron section. Purchased in 1966 among Renton families and veterans. This section is filled, lock in price now! $3000. No fee for transfer. For more details, call Alice: 425-277-0855 Electronics
AT & T  U - V e r s e  f o r just $29.99/mo!  SAVE  w h e n y o u bundle Internet+Phone+ TV and get up to $300 BACK! (Select p l a n s ) . L i m i t e d T i m e CALL NOW! 866-9440810. Dish Network lowest nationwide price $19.99 a month. FREE HBO/Cinemax/Starz FREE Blockbuster. FREE HD-DVR and install. Next day install 1-800-375-0784 DISH Network. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL - 877-9921237 SAVE on Cable TV-Internet-Digital Phone. Packages start at $89.99/mo (for 12 months.) Options from ALL major service providers. Call Acceller t o d ay t o l e a r n m o r e ! CALL 1-877-736-7087 Stop Paying too much for TV! Satellite is CHEAPER than cable! Packages from $19.99/mo- FREE movies, FREE upgrades & FREE HD: Limited Offer- CALL NOW! 800371-7386 WANTED Unexpired diabetic test str ips up to $26/box. Pre paid shipping labels. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1-800267-9895 www.SellDiabeticStrips.com
Wood pallets for firewood or ? (Does not include 48x40 size)
Call Today!
425-355-0717 ext. 1560
Ask for Karen Avis
I Page 23
Heavy Equipment
Mail Order
MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine. Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. C a l l fo r t h e DV D a n d FREE Good Soil book! 866-969-1041
Attention Joint & Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven all-natural supplement helps reduce pain and enhance mobility. Call 888-474-8936 to try Hydraflexin RISKFREE for 90 days.
ĂĽ"OTTOMLESSĂĽGARAGEĂĽSALE ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE C PA P R e p l a c e m e n t Mail Order Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivATTENTION DIABETICS ery! Best of all, prevent with Medicare. Get a red skin sores and bacteFREE Talking Meter and rial infection! Call 866diabetic testing supplies 993-5043 at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of ,OOKINGĂĽFORĂĽAĂĽNEWĂĽPLACE ĂĽ #HECKĂĽOUTĂĽ all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! WWW PNWHOMElNDER COM FORĂĽLOCALĂĽ ĂĽNATIONALĂĽLISTINGSĂĽ Call 888-903-6658
Circulation Manager
Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for Circulation Manager positions in East, South and North King County. The primary duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service. Position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/ or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to deliver newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carriers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, holidays and a great work environment. If interested in joining our team, please email resume and cover letter to: hreast@soundpublishing.com OR send resume and cover letter to: Sound Publishing, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue S Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: CM
For All Your Recruitment Needs
ASK THE EXPERT
Cemetery Plots
(2) CEMETERY Spaces, side by side, in Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue. Spaces 11 and 12 in Lot 25 in the Garden o f A s s u r a n c e. Q u i e t , Peaceful Setting. Asking $22,000 each. Call Dawn at (360)757-1476 3 GORGEOUS VIEW Plots at Washington Memorial in The Garden of Communion. Well kept, lovely & year round maintenance included. Friendly, helpful staff. Section 15, block 232, plots B; (2, 3 & 4), near Log on to a website Veteran section. Asking that’s easy to navigate. below cemeter y price, $1,500 each! 206-246Whether you’re 0698. Plots located at buying or selling, the 16445 International Blvd. ClassiďŹ eds has it all. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL Park in Seatac. 1 From automobiles plot in Section 20, Row and employment K-3. Year round mainteto real estate and nance. Nice, peaceful s e t t i n g n e a r r o a d fo r household goods, easy access. Pr ice if you’ll ďŹ nd everything purchased from Cemeyou need 24 hours a t e r y : $ 3 , 7 9 5 . A s k i n g day at nw-ads.com. $2,800. Call: 206-3269706
flea market Flea Market
(10) Chico’s Ladies garm e n t s. S i ze 0 - 3 , $ 1 5 each. Multi Item Discounts. 425-837-9816 Tent, new in box, 3 person, $75. 425-837-9816 Food & Farmer’s Market
100 Percent Guaranteed Omaha Steaks - SAVE 65 percent on the Family Value Collection. NOW O N LY $ 4 9 . 9 9 P l u s 3 FREE GIFTS & right-tothe-door delivery in a reusable cooler. ORDER TODAY at 1-888-6973965 or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family02, use code 45069NVJ.
Tiffany Walker Recruitment Solutions Specialist 10 years print media experience 866-603-3213 twalker@soundpublishing.com With options ranging from one time advertising to annual campaigns, I have the products and the expertise to meet your needs. Whether you need to target your local market or want to cover the Puget Sound area,
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!
Page 24
I Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER
I www.mi-reporter.com Mail Order
Home Services Landscape Services
Home Services Painting
Clean Dreams House Keeping
A-1 SHEER GARDENING & LANDSCAPING
EXTERIOR SPECIALISTS r 1SFNJFS 1SPEVDUT 5IPSPVHI 1SFQ r "DPVTUJD $FJMJOHT 1BJOUFE
All Green Products Residence Only cdhousekeeping@hotmail.com
206-920-4236
630731
Gretchen’s Cleaning Service
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. W I N o r Pay N o t h i n g ! Start Your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call Today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys & BBB Accredited. Call 877-865-0180
HOUSE CLEANING Residential or Commercial
Family Owned
INDOOR AIR TESTING SERVICES
425-608-9553 www.PNWIG.com Home Services Hauling & Cleanup
A-1 HAULING
WILL HAUL ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME.
Locally/Veteran owned & operated. Telephone Estimates, Ray Foley, 425-844-2509
A+ HAULING
We remove/recycle: Junk/wood/yard/etc. Fast Service 25 yrs Experience, Reasonable rates
Call Reliable Michael
425.455.0154
Any kind of
YARDWORK *Bark *Weed *Trim *Prune *New Sod *Thatching
10 Years in Business
SPRING CLEANING! ETHICAL ENTERPRISES Family Owned 30+ Years Exp. Customer Oriented Residential & Comm. Call Cheryl / Bob 206-226-7283 425-770-3686 Lic.-Bonded-Ins.
206-244-6043 425-214-3391
Home Services Landscape Services
TOM’S CONCRETE SPECIALIST All Types Of Concrete
%SJWFXBZ t 1BWFS 4UPOFT 3FUBJOJOH 8BMM t 4UBNQFE $PODSFUF www.tomlandscaping.com 628788
Complete MOLD, ALLERGY & VOC Testing Services.
Lic# A1SHEGL034JM
*Paving Patios *Rockery/Retaining Walls *General Cleanup
Lee 425.442.2422
Home Services Air Duct Cleaning
* Cleanup * Trimming * Weeding * Pruning * Sod * Seed * Bark * Rockery *Complete Yard Work 425-226-3911 206-722-2043
Tom 425-443-5474 25 years experience
#POE r *OT r -JD 50.4$$4 %.
Spring is Sprung The Grass is Riz I wonder where my English Gardener is? Spring Cleanups, Clever Makeovers, Weeding, pruning, mulching, etc
(206)714-7745 Yvonne The English Landscape Designer INC
www.YvonnetheEnglishGardener.com
Gary D. Torgerson Co. Building Restoration Specialists Expert Residential Painting Carpentry Repairs and Remodeling Comprehensive professional services essential to long term home preservation and renovation. Visit our website for extensive displays of our services and expertise, including correction of peeling and blistering paint.
www.TorgersonCompany.com Phone: 206-781-0999 Reg.#GARYDTC134CJ
Call Steve
lic#stevegl953kz
Fine Gardening and Landscape Design With Gil Schieber, Plantsman
Borealis Landscape & Design borealislandscapedesign.com
206-679-6576 HI MARK LANDSCAPING & GARDENING Complete Yard Work DTree Service DHauling DWeeding DPruning DHedge Trim DFence DConcrete DBark DNew Sod & Seed DAerating & Thatching
Senior Discount FREE ESTIMATE
www.soundpainting company.com
Quality Service Since 1979�
425-827-7442
“We always respond to your call!�
Sell it for FREE in the Super Flea! Call 866-825-9001 or email the Super Flea at theea@ soundpublishing.com. Need help with your career search? There is help out there! and you can access it at whatever time is convenient for you! Find only the jobs in your desired category, or a specific location. Available when you are, 247. Log on at www.nw-ads.com or call one of our recruitment specialists, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 800-388-2527 Home Services Roofing/Siding
Pinnacle Roofing Professionals
PRP
ROOFING & 206.919.3538 ALL TYPES OF REPAIRS
ROOFING & REPAIRS
5%LIC#PINNARP919MF off Re-Roofing
www.pinnaclerooďŹ ngpros.com 206-919-3538
michelle@pinnacleroofingpros.com Lic.# PINNARP917P1
206-387-6100 Lic#HIMARML924JB
Kwon’s Gardening & Landscaping
Over 25 Years Exp. Clean Up, Hedging, Pruning, Mowing & other services avail
Replacement/Repair: Roofing, Siding, Windows, Painting Call for Spring Specials!
Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. C a l l To d a y 8 8 8 - 4 5 9 9961 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free BEAUTIFUL AKC Engshipping lish Cream Golden ReD i a b e t e s / C h o l e s t e r o l / triever Puppies. Have W e i g h t L o s s B e r g a - had 1st shots and health monte, a Natural Product c h e c k u p . T h e y h a v e for Cholesterol, Blood been raised in the beauSugar and weight. Physi- tiful country, are well soc i a n r e c o m m e n d e d , cialized, and are good backed by Human Clini- with little children. Parcal Studies with amazing ents temperaments are results. Call today and calm, loving, and smart. save 15% off your first Price $800. For more information: 360-520-9196 bottle! 888-470-5390 or www.mountainsprings kennel.weebly.com Miscellaneous
MULTIQUIP 6000 Watt Surge, 5000 Constant Industrial Style Generator. 120/240V, large capacity steel tank, 11hp Suburu/Robin industrial engine, low oil shut down & auto idle with wheel kit. Sells new for $2200-$2999. Will sell for $700 OBO. 425-9996373. Evenings: 360897-0639
A K C G R E AT D A N E Puppies. Now offering Full-Euro’s, Half-Euro’s & Standard Great Danes. Males & females. Every color but Faw n s , $ 5 0 0 & u p. Health guarantee. Licensed since 2002. Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes. Also; selling Standard Poodles. www.dreyersdanes.com Call 503-556-4190. Pomeranians Male & Female. $250. Teacup, Mini & Toys. Various Colors. 8wks & up. Dogs Shots, Wormed, Health records. Cash! AKC GOLDEN Retriever (425)420-6708 puppies! (2) light golden color. (4) medium golden Services color. Males $650. FeAnimals males $700. Pedigree p r ov i d e d . Pa r e n t s o n site. Born April 23rd. Absolutely adorable! Great for children and hunting! Shots & dewormed. Call Reasonable Rates W i l l i a m o r Ta t i a n a a t Tina Thomas 360-642-1198, 901-4384051 or 901-485-2478. 425.285.9980 Long Beach, WA. References Available
pets/animals
House & Pet Sitting
Automobiles Classics & Collectibles
MERCER ISLAND
1 9 7 9 R A L LY S P O RT Camaro. 350 V-8 needs ove r h a u l , 2 0 1 3 t a b s. N e e d s T L C bu t g o o d project car for folks that can work on cars. Good tires and new exhaust system. Has been sitting last 10 years. Don, 253941-5108 donald10@comcast.net
MERCER ISLAND Guild Members sale of donated goods to benefit research at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Includes exercise, sports, garden items; rustic willow sofa, chairs, headboard; furniture, clothing, shoes and much more! 6/15 & 6/16, 9am- 3pm, 2903 74 th Ave SE. Easy access on/ off I-90. Reach the readers the dailies miss. Call 800-388-2527 today to place your ad in the ClassiďŹ eds. REDMOND
HUNTERS WOOD Neighborhood Garage Sale! 20 + Homes! Quality items! Furniture, r ugs, antiques, tools, mowers, electronics, video games, flat s c r e e n s, w i n e f r i d g e, bikes, lots of great baby & kid items, designer denim, handbags, jewelry, treadmill, staging mat e r i a l s + mu c h m o r e ! Brand names: Bugaboo, Creative Memor ies, B o s e , Po t t e r y B a r n , Crate & Barrel. Friday & S a t u r d ay, J u n e 1 5 t h 16 th , 8am- 4pm. Union Hill Road to 220 th Ave NE. Follow signs! Redmond
NEIGHBORHOOD SALE! 161st Place NE, near Microsoft. Friday and Saturday June 15th16th, 10am- 3pm. Antique fur niture, linens and quilts, Floor model t u b e r a d i o , c a n o p y, books, games, oak wat e r b e d f ra m e, l o t s o f photography equipment, artwork and frames, perennial plants, Christmas village decorations. Good Stuff! Lots of it! CASH ONLY. Early birds pay double! Seattle
Automobiles Chrysler
2008 CHRYSLER Sebring Touring Hardtop Convertible. Black, 6 cylinder, Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Power Equipment, AM/FM/XM/CD. 25,000 miles. Excellent Condition. Includes Maintenance Contract. Always Garaged. $16,000. Call: 253-237-5018 Automobiles Lexus
2010 LEXUS RX450 AW D H y b r i d . 8 , 6 0 0 Miles. Price Reduced! $41,950. Original Owner! Automatic! Every Option Available! AC/Climate Control, ABS, Dual Side Air Bags, Cruise Control, Sunroof, Overhead Luggage Rack, Xfiniti Stereo Sound Syst e m w i t h 6 D i s c C D, Navigation System, Dual Back-Up Cameras, Anti Theft. Aluminum/Alloy Wheels, Remote Keyless Entry, Dual Control Heated Seats, Power : Windows, Doors, Locks. Garage Kept and Smoke Fr e e. 2 5 3 - 2 3 5 - 5 4 7 8 Federal Way
PNWHomeFinder.com is an online real estate community that exposes your proďŹ le and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the PaciďŹ c Northwest. Log on to join our network today. Automobiles Mercedes-Benz
on Request
(425)260-4498 Lic# emerasL891KL
BBB members
Thousands of ClassiďŹ ed readers need your Free Estimates service. Your service ad Always Low $$ will run FOUR full weeks your local community 425-444-9227 in paper and on the web for one low price with Home Services Lawn/Garden Service the Service Guide Special. Plant, Prune, Mow, Call 800-388-2527 to Weed, Bark, speak with a customer Remove Debris representative. Henning Gardening Go online 24 hours a Call Geoff Today: day: nw-ads.com. 206-854-1794 Or fax in your ad: LICENSED & INSURED 360-598-6800.
BICHON FRISE puppies. AKC Registered. Taking deposits. $900 e a c h . Fo r c o m p a n i o n only! Will be vet checked and have first shots and be dewormed. Call for infor mation: 360-8747771, 360-621-8096 or go to website to see our adorable puppies! www.bichonfrise puppies4sale.com www.bichonfrisepuppies4sale.com
Want more business this year?
LET ME HELP I can deliver your message to tens of thousands of doorsteps in your market. Call me today to find out more Jennie Morello 866-296-0380 jmorello@soundpublishing.com Whether you need to target the local market or want to cover the Puget Sound area, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!
www.mountainspringskennel.weebly.com
GREAT DANE
Garage/Moving Sales King County
628082
DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes, custody, support, proper ty division and bills. B B B m e m b e r. (503) 772-5295. www.paralegalalter natives.com divorce@usa.com
Home Services
House/Cleaning Service
Lic# SOUNDPC033DJ
Professional Services Legal Services
www.nw-ads.com Dogs
YA R D ’ A G E S A L E ! Greater Seattle Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is hosting a Yard’age Sale on Saturday, June 16th, 9am3pm, 1901 94th NE, Clyde Hill. Find Fabrics or Clothes, Quilts, garage sales - WA fHome Decorating - All $1-$3/ Yard. Plus PatGarage/Moving Sales terns, Books and Sewing Notions of All Sorts! King County
MAN CAVE SALE! ,
June 16 9am- 5pm Military, Motorcycles, Signs, Tools, Cameras, Bar Items, Native American Baskets & Rugs, Games, Neon... + A Lot More, Too!
wheels Automobiles Classics & Collectibles
VintageEvent
Bottomless Garage Sale Ads All you can say for only $37 Call today 800-388-2527
4535 Union Bay Place NE Seattle, WA 98105
(Right next to UVillage & BurgerMaster) www.VintageEvent.com
“Where Vintage Happens!� MERCER ISLAND
ALL HOUSEHOLD items & clothing must go! Saturday only, June 16 th , 8am- 12 noon, 7855 SE 62nd Street, M.I. Find your perfect pet in the ClassiďŹ eds. www.nw-ads.com
1973 DODGE Charger. One owner, engine rebuilt to approx. 340, automatic transmission, complete service records, original paint and top. New Edelbrock carburetor, radiator, alternator, electronic ignition, power steering p u m p , b a t t e r y, r e a r spr ings. Great dr ive. Many other items rebuilt or replaced. $15,500. Contact Al 360-6780960 Whidbey Island
2000 MERCEDES E320 Wa g o n AW D. 8 9 , 9 2 7 miles. All power options included. Great car in good condition! Only second owners. $9,000. Vashon Island 206-4631377 anelecia@betsyeby.com Automobiles Others
Win $4,000 in groceries. Enter to win. Take our survey at www.paper.net and tell us about your household shopping plans and media usage. Your input will help us improve the paper and get the advertising specials you want. Thank you! Vehicles Wanted
CASH FOR CARS! Any M a ke, M o d e l o r Ye a r. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Tr u c k T O D AY. F r e e Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 Find your perfect pet in the ClassiďŹ eds. www.nw-ads.com DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Receive $1000 Groc e r y c o u p o n s. U n i t e d Breast Cancer Foundation. Free Mammograms, Breast Cancer Info w w w. u b c f. i n fo  F R E E Towing, Tax Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted. 1- 800-728-0801
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 25
Let’s do some forward thinking about your investments.
Here in Seattle, forward thinking is nothing new. But in markets like these, it’s important to be forward thinking about your financial life, too. Come to your local Fidelity Investor Center, and together we can: •
Plan out what you want for yourself and your family.
•
Review your savings and investments and help make sure they match your needs.
•
Explore our award-winning brokerage platform and trading tools.*
Meet our Seattle investment professionals. And get to know how we can help you reach your financial goals.
Schedule an appointment today.
Bellevue
NEW Lynnwood
Seattle
Tukwila
10500 NE 8th St. Suite 100 800.344.1783
18825 33rd Avenue West Suite 200 800.501.9964
1518 6th Avenue 800.543.2162
304 Strander Blvd. 800.225.9548
Mobile
Retirement
Planning
Trading
Investments
Before investing, consider the funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully. Although guidance is provided one on one, it is educational in nature, is not individualized, and is not intended to serve as the primary or sole basis for your investment or tax-planning decisions. Keep in mind that investing involves risk. The value of your investment will fluctuate over time and you may gain or lose money. *Kiplinger’s magazine, February 2011. Industry review ranking 14 leading discount brokers. Results based on ratings in the following categories: costs, Web site usability, investment choices, customer service, and research and tools. Criteria not equally weighted. TD Ameritrade tied with Fidelity for the #1 spot. Fidelity Brokerage Services, Member NYSE, SIPC. © 2012 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. 593379.2.1 121669_07_AD_Seattle_Comm.indd 1
6/1/12 1:10 PM
Page 26 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Now That’s Entertainment!
i n n g e p Grand O Join Us For The Grand Opening Of Our Newest Dining Experience
Opening in June. Go to SnoCasino.com for details.
SenSational SUMMeR CONCERT SERIES
father’s day buffet
Sunday, june 17, 2012 10am - 3:30pm
meat loaf Saturday, June 30
2695
$
joan jett
and the blackhearts tueSday, July 3
smokey robinson friday, July 6
See the coMplete SUMMeR SeRieS SchedUle at www.SnocaSino.coM All show tickets are available at the Snoqualmie Casino Box Office and at all Ticketmaster® outlets, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Hours, prices, schedules and rules are subject to change without notice. All shows are age 21 and over. Stop by www.SnoCasino.com or facebook.com/SnoCasino to check out all our upcoming entertainment and events!
Driving East i-90, Exit 27 Driving WEst i-90, Exit 31 Snoqualmie, Wa • 425.888.1234 • SnoCaSino.Com Hours, prices, schedule, rules are subject to change without notice. must be 21+ to gamble.
facebook.com/SnoCasino twitter.com/SnoCasino
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | Page 27
COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |
206-232-4600
To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com
OFF ISLAND HOMES -SHORT SALE-
$82,500 -SHORT SALE-
Great starter home or potential rental in Tacoma. 3BR/1BA Can’t beat this price! #352166 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
Commercial
$350,000
3,850sf office space plus 2,000 storage on Broadway. Both on street parking and to rear of building. #311208 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Mirrormont Lot
Moses Lake
$271,000 Moses Lake
Level 1.38 parcel with easy access to I90. Surrounding parcels also available. #311109 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$850,000
58 lots in a 55+ plat. All utilities are in, the road is paved. 1/2 reduction from previous price, nice territorial views and convenient to shopping. #194858 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$1,160,000
7.6ac parcel, lvl w/easy access. All roads & infrastructure complete to site, adjacent parcels also available. #311242 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake
$1,941,000
$224,900
$300,000 Moses Lake
$2,228,000
$150,000 Mercer Is. lot
$325,000 Snoqualmie Pass
$4,000,000
$150,000 Opportunity! Tucked away building
$398,000
$4,500,000
$159,000 Fall City
$400,000 Moses Lake
$6,814,000
Hoquiam Lots
$160,000 Private Lane
$448,000 Moses Lake
$10,969,000
Moses Lake
$200,000 Building Site
$498,000 Moses Lake
$18,985,000
Suncadia Beauty
$260,000 Residential Lot
$498,000 Moses Lake
$27,725,000
Moses Lake
$270,000 N Bend land
$650,000 Moses Lake
$29,952,000
Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/ laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #334934 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Fall City Rd. Water is stubbed to lot, close in lovely scenery with a fast commute. #149926 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Fall City
Moses Lake
$400,000
-SHORT SALE-
$237,500 Moses Lake
$425,000
-SHORT SALE-
$254,900
$693,500 Fall City
-SHORT SALE-
$304,900
PREAPPROVED LIST PRICE BY LENDER! Currently rented, but has great development potential. L3 zoned. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334884 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
MULTI FAMILY DUPLEX. Great investor opportunity! Zoned C-140 w/great development potential. Conceptual drawings/ plans available for purchase. #334912 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #331213 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Former liquor store with excellent street presence and easy load/unload to rear. 5,000sf right on Broadway. #311228 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
This former Pay & Pak warehouse offers the new owner a blank slate to design as they will. Centrally located, 4,608sf. Possible conversion to 2 stories. #311352 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
The Golf Life!
North Bend Land
12.9 wooded ac. just off I-90 at exit #31. Reduced; deeded easement for easy access. Lots of rm, timber & space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Tee up the Tam O’Shanter lifestyle! Soaring ceilings & walls of glass set the tone & Lk Samm & the Cascades set the backdrop. 3BR/3.5BA, 2640sf, 2-car gar. #337498 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
Bellingham Comm$850,000
Spectacular view property, high on hill in gated Willapa Heights. Panoramic, sweeping ocean views. Highly coveted. Ready to build, septic in. Perfect f/dream home. #235503 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Ocean View Lot
Reduced! 4.5ac just off freeway, all utilities in the street or on property, New sidewalks in. Multi use, close to Bellis Fair. #27127645 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$925,000
Large 5BR/7BA 6884SF home with lot next door included. This home will wow you when you have a chance to view it. The $925,000 price includes the home. #361478 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Coldwell Banker Bain is the only truly international real estate company on Mercer Island. We have 3800 affiliate offices in 55 countries. Your buyer could be anywhere. Only Coldwell Banker is everywhere.
access off I90. Will support 3, maybe 4 homes, huge price reduction. How many people can say they have a waterfall? #206270 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
$135,000 Kenmore
2.4 acre lot on the upper side of the Preston Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to lot, a close in lovely setting. #149923 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
5+ acre lot on the upper side of Preston Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to lot, lovely and close to freeways. #149921 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
$327,500 -SHORT SALE-
Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #334619 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
$55,000
Reduced, just under an acre lot in Mirrormont. Neighboring homes have views of Poo Poo point takeoff area. Relax on your deck and watch the show. #206333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
$271,000 Hoquiam Estates
1.38 acres, level and ready to develop. Multiple use zoning, surrounding parcels also available. #311078 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$275,000
Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. L3 zoned. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #334649 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
$25,000 Moses Lake
Lot in 55+ age development, all utilities in and convenient to shopping. Huge price reduction. #194812 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$130,000 N Bend bargain SALE$365,750 Fall City $190,000 -SHORT You must see this amazing 3-Lvl home! 1.1 acre lot on the upper side of the Preston 29+ac of land, super easy
Price reduced to sell. Updated commercial in Bremerton. Current business would like to lease back. Free street parking. #276347 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
-SHORT SALE-
$349,600 Hoquiam Lot
PREAPPROVED LIST PRICE BY LENDER! Currently rented, but has great development potential. Conceptual drawings/ plans available for purchase. #334923 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
$139,900 Moses Lake
Cozy home in a cute Boulevard Park neighborhood. Loft bedroom, large garage/ shop. Great starter home! #337526 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
VACANT LAND
10 lots in the 55+ development in Hoquiam. Prices reduced by 1/2 & quantity discounts considered. Close to shopping, good territorial views. #194835 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
6-acres adjacent to Big Bend Community College Campus. All utilities in street, seller may carry a contract with a substantial down. #311113 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Build your dream home on a prime lot overlooking the 13th Fairway. 17,424sf lot is close to all the fabulous amenities of Suncadia: golfing/hiking/swimming/dining. #336653 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114
2 parcels making 9ac, formerly used as the guard dog kennels for Air Force Base. Buildings/kennels not currently in useable condition, value in land. #311308 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
1.5 ac on a dead end st. Foundation in, plans available. All utilities to foundation. Very quiet and close in. #336910 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
.48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. Convenient location. #295333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
lot up pvt lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Lg lot, 3000sf building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
3 lot assemblage on upper side of the PrestonFall City Rd. Water stubbed to all, lovely area and a fast commute. #149963 Michael Schoonover 425-442-4077
Lg residential building site in area of new/ remodeled homes. Lk & Mt Rainier views. All utility/access easements recorded. Serene stream along south boundary. #143651 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414
Partial 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 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Partial lk view lot, small subdivision of 5 lots, up pvt rd off E Mercer. Road, utilities in along paved access, recorded maintenance agrmt. Survey avail. #83519 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
3.4ac w/commercial potential. Multiple tenants want to stay, level, ut. in street. Next to I-90, great access. Possible owner finance. #328993 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Level 12.73 acres with easy access, all roads and infrastructure complete to site. Additional parcels available. #311248 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
20.46 acre parcel. Currently in alfalfa production but adjacent to business park. All utilities available. #311271 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
25+ac land just E of summit, much preliminary work done. Possibilities are townhomes, lodge, condos, restaurant, single fam homes. View, view, view. #198735 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Golf course
345+ac perm. for 18 hole course in Westport. Hotel, condos, retail areas. 2.5+mi of ocean/ bay frontage, by Lighthouse State Park. Unique. #273135 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
227+ acre parcel. Level industrial land at Grant County Airport, rail and all utilities are on site or in the street. #311136 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
140.9ac development parcel. Close to airport & adjacent to business park, partial ag. Utilities close or in street, additional parcels available. #311374 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
162.9ac development piece. Next to business park & close to airport. Partial agriculture. Util. close by or in street, additional parcels available. #311380 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
283+ac development. Close to airport & business park, partial agriculture. Utilities close or in street. Adjacent parcels available. #311388 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
303+ acres. 3 lg parcels next to a business park, part in agriculture. Utilities close or in street, close to airport. Other parcels available. #311390 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Stop by our COLDWELL BANKER BAIN Mercer Island office for a Hot Sheet of New Listings, Sunday Open Houses or Sold Properties in your neighborhood!
Page 28 | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER | www.mi-reporter.com
COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |
206-232-4600
To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com
MERCER ISLAND HOMES
View Condo
$325,000
Roomy & bright TOP FLOOR 3BR/1.75BA, 1,375sf Woodlake condo w/ great view of downtown MI & lake. Vaulted ceilings, fplc, washer/dryer. Pool + clubhouse. #306520 Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460
First Hill
$1,149,000
Open floor plan, main flr master, elegant kitchen w/slab granite & custom natural cherry cabinets. 3440SF 3+BR/2.5BA. Fabulous home on quiet cul-de-sac. #322425 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Lake Views Plus
$1,825,000
Sparkling Lake Views at every turn! Shy 4000SF of Luxury Living. Blt 2001 & Located adjacent to the MI Beach Club. Better than being on vacation; it is home! #356098 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Ridgewood 3BR+ $350,000
Top notch construction in convenient north end smaller complex. Impressive details & fantastic community amenities. One of 5 units available via “Receivership.” #324055 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500
Northend Tuscan
$1,300,000
Real Stucco, Custom design, 4BR+office+bonus rm, rich tiles, gorgeous outdoor rm-FP-waterfall-stone pavers; formal LR+DR+large kit fam rm, Fruitland lake access #350870 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351
45’ Shared Wft $1,849,000
5BR/4.25BA, 4,670+sf hm on .95 acre w/45’of shared wft, 1/8 interest & moorage. A gateway to fun on the lake, or just enjoy an evening at the water’s edge. #357852 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
Gold Coast
$885,000
VIEWS: Multi-leveled artistic home surrounds you with unique spaces, warmth & vivid lightness. Fabulous main floor boasts access to westside deck. 4BR/3BA/2gar #335045 Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275
Sailor’s Delight $1,328,000
26’ of westside wtft, moorage & charming 1903 cottage await at this impressive Forest Ave address. 15,353sf lot offers expansion/redevelopment opportunity. #353909 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
Eastside Wft
$1,995,000
Gracious, level 1/2 acre with lightfilled 3370 SF home. Stunning lake and mountain views. 5 R/3BA. Private and serene setting with easy access to I-90. #191475 Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414
Lake Views
$999,000
Over 2100SF of Luxury Living with spectacular Lake, Mtn & City views. Live in this Elegant 2BR/1.75BA Condo! Easy distance to all amenities & I-90. #298818 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Picture Perfect
$1,560,000
Street to Water
$2,098,000
Westside MI with Seattle charm, day moorage & view! Spacious 5BR/4BA home features formal living rm, dining rm, vaulted kit, family rm, bonus rm + rec rm. #344864 Molly Penny 206-230-5515
100+ feet westside wtft: almost an acre of privacy. Two tax parcels from W Mercer to the water’s edge. Remodel, rebuild on footprint for ideal get-a-way. #330927 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Mercer Island
$1,059,000
One of four 3BR/3.5BA town homes w/ approx 3,450sf & attached 2 car garage. Living/dining rm, kit/family rm, den, rec rm. Two patios plus deck off family rm. #252329 Molly Penny 206-200-4411
Westside Sunset $1,798,000
Extremely pvt 100’ westside WF, dock, deepwater moorage, jet ski pad. Rebuild/ remodel on footprint at water’s edge. Best waterfront value on Mercer Island. #196224 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Westside Custom $2,750,000
Privacy on .4AC w/74 ft +/- waterfront, private dock+covered boat lift+in ground pool+Ralph Anderson design 4BR+3BA+den+rec rm+views #329710 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516
CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES -SHORT SALE-
$78,750 -SHORT SALE-
$149,900
$79,900
$170,000
PREAPPROVED LIST PRICE BY LENDER! Full price offer can close quickly. Renton, 2BR/1.75BA. #340549 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
At Water’s Edge
Investor alert! Currently rented, great cash flow potential. Potential to keep tenant in a complex currently at rental cap. #350517 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
$4,998,000
Custom home designed by Lane Williams delights w/sophisticated yet understated art of simple elegance. 4BR/3.5BA home has it all incl 80’ of lvl wft w/moorage. #349514 Molly Penny 206-230-5515
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
-SHORT SALE-
Chateau style beauty! Top floor w/beautiful view of professionally landscaped courtyd. Secured underground prkg, elevator. You can’t beat this price! #314087 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Attn:Investors!
Ridgewood 1br. This is one of the 5 units available via “Receivership.” Top notch construction & fantastic community amenities in convenient north end complex. #324050 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500
Ridgewood Opp!
$175,000
Ahh-Ridgewood!
$340,000
1br. Top notch & convenient! Impressive home details & fantastic community amenities. Investors note: this is one of the 5 units available via “Receivership.” #324053 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500
3br + Den. Top notch & convenient! Impressive home details & fantastic community amenities. Investors: this is one of the 5 units available via “Receivership.” #324056 Mary Lou Putman 206-230-5500
-SHORT SALE-
$349,900
Bellefield Park
$450,000
Immaculately remodeled unit in the Lake Villa community, w/a view of Lk Sammamish. Property features a pool, clubhouse, jacuzzi. Moorage available for lease. #321975 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Downtown Bellevue Townhome, newly renovated throughout, 2BR+2.5BA, club hse, pool & tennis courts, magnificent grounds, pvt patio & deck, new furn+AC, gar #280475 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351
Stop by our COLDWELL BANKER BAIN Mercer Island office for a Hot Sheet of New Listings, Sunday Open Houses or Sold Properties in your neighborhood!