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Joint MISD, City Council meeting Tuesday, June 26 The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will be holding a joint meeting with the City Council on Tuesday, June 26. The meeting, which begins at 8 a.m. at the Community and Event Center, is scheduled to last until 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes discussion of the EMC survey and a school facilities master plan.
By Mary L. Grady
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St. Monica rummage sale, June 30 St. Monica Church is holding its first annual “Respect Life” rummage sale from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, in the St. Monica Church gym. The church is located at 4301 88th Ave. S.E. Donations are welcome on Friday, June 29, from noon to 7 p.m. at St. Monica.
Calling all Mercer Island parade musicians Band musicians of all ages are encouraged to sign up to march in the Summer Celebration parade on Saturday, July 14. A single rehearsal is set for 6:45 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Contact davidmenz@earthlink. net and check www.facebook. com/mercerislandcommunityband to learn more.
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Audrey Unger, 82, skydives with instructor Adrian Bowles on June 10, 2012, to celebrate her birthday. See page 7 for the story.
A gift for learning, an aptitude for adventure By Mary L. Grady
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For Islander Nathan Ma, the time he attended school on Mercer Island seems long ago. He had forgotten that most of his would-be classmates would be graduating from high school on June 7. Instead, he was busy preparing for a final at the University of Washington, where he is a junior. Ma never attended high school on Mercer Island. He never attended any high school. Instead, he entered the University of Washington in 2008, one of a dozen or so gifted youth accepted into a program designed just for students like him. He was 14 years old. The Early Entrance Program is a two-step program for young students consisting of one year of Transition School, an intensive college preparatory program conducted by the Robinson Center for Young Scholars at the UW that leads to full-time enrollment at the university. Ma had attended summer
has been a positive member of the program, a volunteer and a mentor to others.” “I’d like to keep him around,” she laughed. During the first year, there is an extensive support system for the camps sponsored by the program students that follows them through as a fifth and sixththe first year and grader. During beyond, including eighth grade, he a special academic took the ACT test advisor and the and was invited to program staff, their apply. Applicants peers, and other need to score at or resources. They above the 85th perlive at home. Their centile on that test parents are also a to be considered for key part of the prothe program. Ma gram’s success. does not remember At the end of his score. He does the first year, the remember that the students ‘graduate’ application proand can then enter cess was extensive. Contributed Photo the university as There were sevNathan Ma, 18, is a regular students. eral interviews and But none of these writing exercises. junior at the University of young scholars can “It was intense,” he Washington. really be considsaid. ered regular. Julie Lancour, the interim direcThe students in these programs tor of the Early Entrance program, aren’t afraid to take risks, Lancour said that Ma has been an excellent said. They quickly leave high student. He represents exactly the school behind. They are just feartype of student that they look for. less. “Nathan has a great sense of the According to the program webpossible,” she said. site, the most successful Early “He is an incredible young man in many ways,” she continued. “He Gift | Page 3
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The Mercer Island Fire Department will be holding a first aid and adult CPR (with AED) class on Saturday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the main fire station. The class is $35 per person. Call (206) 275-7607 to reserve a spot.
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Construction that will reconfigure the four-lane stretch of Island Crest Way south of 42nd Street into three lanes is set to begin by the end of the month. Many South end residents worry the changes will worsen congestion on the busy roadway during peak periods. Engineers say that speeds will drop and safety will improve along the corridor. Clint Morris, street engineer for the City of Mercer Island, said that recent road diet projects have been successful in other King County cities. “Cities such as Seattle and Sammamish have seen the benefits of a three-lane configuration vs. a four-lane roadway,” he said. “Three lanes help left turn movements, and pedestrian crossings are
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3,000 dial in for Town Hall meeting had the option of calling in by dialing a toll-free numLast week, state Sen. ber and entering a code. Callers wanted to talk Steve Litzow was able to talk to thousands of voters about what happened durat the same time. He held ing the Legislative session, a Town Hall meeting by Litzow said. They asked about transportation and phone. More than 3,000 unique education and the budget. For Islanders, there is still visitors called in to participate in the hour-long concern about the divercall held on the evening of sion of traffic from SR-520 onto I-90, June 13. At any one time, he added. there were an average of There is also 700 people on the line. the realizaLitzow, an Islander and tion that the former City Councilman, tolling put in and his staff were pleased place to pay by the turnout. for replac“I was able to reach ing SR-520 far more people than if I Sen. Steve will not be would have had a regular Litzow enough. meeting,” he said. “For a “ To l l i n g Town Hall meeting held in the evening somewhere, cannot do it all,” Litzow we might get 150 or so,” he remarked. “They are going to be billions short.” explained. Litzow said he was a bit Residents received a call inviting them to join as surprised there was more the meeting began. It was discussion about transpora matter of simply staying tation issues than there was on the line to participate. six months ago. Voters also wanted to 41st District residents also know about what is hapBy Mary L. Grady
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pening regarding adequate funding for education. They want to hear more about the recent State Supreme Court decision on the state’s appeal of the McCleary v. State of Washington finding that the state is failing to meet its constitutionally paramount duty to fully fund K-12 education. In that decision, the court said it will retain jurisdiction to ensure the Legislature will institute reforms. Callers were pleased, the politician said, about new guidelines put in place for teaching evaluation and other changes. Litzow noted that despite the pain of the long session, there were some positive results including the fact that no new taxes were implemented. He said he enjoys the challenge of grappling with complex problems with 148 people “who have wildly different views on how to solve them.” “It is great fun,” he said. Litzow, a Republican, is running for reelection to his seat this fall. His opponent is fellow Islander, Maureen Judge, a Democrat. Judge kicked off her official Senate campaign on June 13 at the Community Center. State Senators Sharon Nelson and Ed Murray spoke at the event. The primary election is set for Aug. 7. Also in that election, incumbent Democratic state Rep. Marcie Maxwell will take on Republican Tim Eaves. Rep. Judy Clibborn is running unopposed.
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Here is a typical cross section showing road lane widths planned for Island Crest Way. Driving lanes will be 10 feet wide, and the two-way turn lane will be 11 feet. Shoulders on each side will have an average width of 4 to 5 feet. A bike lane is not included at this time.
Road | FROM 1 safer with the addition of ‘refuge islands’ within the roadway. Design engineer Clinton Davis, of the engineering consulting firm KPG, agrees. He points to roadways that were changed from four to three lanes in Seattle that have become safer and handle just as much traffic. The recently completed Nickerson Street road diet in Seattle is similar to what is planned for Island Crest Way. The average daily traffic count (ADT) for Nickerson is given as 18,500. The section of Island Crest Way getting the four to three-lane reconfiguration this summer has an ADT range of 18,000 to 20,000. In August 2010, a stretch of Nickerson Street from 13th Avenue to the Fremont Bridge was changed from four lanes to three, to make
it safer for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers. A new bike lane was added and two more crosswalks were painted. As a result, traffic collisions dropped nearly a quarter last year compared to the prior five-year average, according to a story in the Seattle PI. Drivers have slowed down. The average speeds on the stretch are now 33 mph, down from 42 mph, according to Seattle Department of Transportation data. The posted limit is 30 mph. Perhaps more important to drivers who depend on the arterial to get around; the traffic volumes on the roadway have remained the same after the change. “We are hoping to achieve similar results on Island Crest Way as Seattle has seen with Nickerson Street,” said Morris of the city. When the $241,000 project was first announced by
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then-mayor Greg Nickels, it met resistance from business, freight and interests over concerns about losing a lane of traffic. Nickerson Street was just one of 36 recent road diet projects in Seattle on a major arterial. “I drive this every day to work and haven’t observed any increased congestion or delay in my commute,” Davis said. The contract for the work was awarded to Lakeside Industries of Issaquah, which has worked for the city on prior paving projects. The contract with Lakeside is for $1,244,862. The total project budget is $1,653,797. Repaving should be completed by mid-August, with the entire project scheduled for completion by Labor Day and the first day of school. See more online, including a link to the Seattle PI story about the Nickerson Street project.
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As far as high school is concerned, Ma, the second oldest of four brothers, considers the question for a moment before he answers. “I feel like I did not miss out on anything,” he said. Tallish, lean and matterof-fact about his accelerated journey through higher education, Ma appears unaffected by his gifts. But he is aware that he has been presented with great opportunities. He said he has tried to make the most of it. He said that it was probably good for him to be so young when he entered the program. “If I would be leaving high school right now, I would probably be intimidated by college and all of
Highway congestion to harm state jobs, cause billions in lost production Increased congestion on Washington’s highways could result in thousands of lost jobs in freight-dependent businesses and a more than $3 billion hit to the state economy, according to a new Washington State Department of Transportation report. A 20 percent increase in congestion would lead to a loss of more than 27,500 jobs and $3.3 billion in output, according to the report. “There is no question increased congestion has a negative impact on our state’s freight-dependent businesses,” said Paula Hammond, Washington’s transportation secretary. “Our transportation investment strategies must put a priority on economic corridors — those routes to and from our ports, farms and factories.” Hammond said the study reinforces the need for transportation-funding options to implement the needs identified by the Connecting Washington
“Nathan has a great sense of the possible.”
Task Force. The task force recommended $21 billion in transportation investments over the next 10 years to maintain and preserve the existing system of highways, ferries and rail, and to invest in key economic corridors, among other priorities. Not only will more traffic impact business, according to the report, but it will hurt customers as well. Freight businesses were asked how they would deal with the increased costs related to traffic. Close to 60 percent say they would pass increased congestion-related costs on to consumers, 19 percent would absorb the costs, and 12 percent would close or move out of Washington. Freight haulers note that congestion-related costs such as fuel and labor, new equipment and more time products spend on the road, not on the shelves, lead to
higher prices for consumers.
Bellevue Square set to expand Bellevue Square is getting even bigger. Bellevue's signature mall has submitted paperwork to the city to another 250,000 square feet of space — including 119,000 in new retail room and 131,000 of parking, a gain of 375 new stalls. Representatives from Kemper Development declined to comment on the specifics of the plan. The expansion will have the mall getting taller, adding onto its current parking garages and retail space, rather than growing outward, according to planning documents. According to project documents, between 150 and 200 people are projected to work in the new space.
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the choices,” he said. during the school year at a Yet, when asked how his coffee stand on campus. “If parents might describe him, I’m having a busy week, I’ll he answered, “adventurous.” give up my shifts, and if I His twin majors of pho- don’t have anything to do, tography and psychology I’ll pick some up,” he said. do not seem like an unusual In between his required pairing at all to him. “Each classes and work hours, discipline informs the he has sought out learning other,” he said. opportunities. He has been Ma is a recipient of a Mary part of research projects Gates Research Scholarship notably in animal psycholand was awarded a fed- ogy. eral government stipend He has been a research to help cover the cost of a assistant for the psycholtrip to Indonesia this sum- ogy department at the mer. There, Woodland he will conPark Zoo duct and since the document a winter quarpopulation ter of his survey of the freshman long-tailed year. There, Nancy Lancour, macaques of Early Entrance Program, UW he has also Tinjil Island. added to his He has photo g r a won other scholarships, he phy portfolio. explained, including one There is more. He from the Early Entrance squeezed in an Italian lanProgram, “to add to the guage class. He spent a summoney my parents have mer quarter in Rome studysaved for my education.” ing art history. Ma, who turned 18 last It has not been all that November, will graduate easy. in 2013 with a B.F.A. in Ma does not have a driv- Photomedia with distincer’s license, but is not in a tion, a B.S. in Psychology hurry to get one. He has had (Animal Behavior) with a long commute to campus distinction, and a minor in on the 205 bus from Mercer Art History. He will also Island. He lived near cam- graduate with college honpus this past year. ors, which denotes he has In addition to his classes completed the UW Honors and research projects, he Program’s graduation works 15 to 20 hours a week requirements.
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Senior Foundation is recipient of 2012 ‘Public Trust’ award By Reporter Staff
At the 2012 annual meeting of the Aging Services of Washington, the Senior Foundation of Mercer Island received the 2012 Award for Public Trust. Board officers Alanna Burdell, Angela Decker, Barbar Levinski and Leslie Scott accepted the award on June 6 in Spokane. The award is based on advocacy and education by the Senior Foundation for Island seniors in various projects, including the development of a Senior Commission; the need for a safer, improved intersection at 78th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 34th Street, which is now a four-way stop; and the purchase of supplies for 100 emergency preparedness kits to be distributed to seniors. During its 10 years of operation, the Senior Foundation has given $60,000 to the community for programs such as Parkinson’s and low vision support groups, Senior Social program, services
by Club 24 to help seniors living at home, grocery store gift certificates for low-income seniors, seed money for Sunday Suppers and Then Some — to name a few. The foundation has also sponsored four Island senior resource fairs and five events honoring Island seniors age 80 and above. This year, the foundation will begin focusing on enabling Island seniors who are in need of respite care and services to remain at home. Those seniors dealing with diagnoses such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, MS or cardiac problems need specialized home care but also opportunities to socialize inside or outside the home when possible. Their families — often the principal caregivers — need time to get out of the home for a few hours or attend to family affairs for a few days. The foundation will research current programs and encourage others to create or expand respite care services.
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Surveys show fewer teens are drinking By Reporter Staff
Are local teens really drinking less alcohol? Have the efforts made by the school district and the City of Mercer Island’s Youth & Family Services department finally made a difference? Survey data seems to indicate the answer is yes. Information released by the Mercer Island School District concerning the results from the 2012 40 Development Assets Survey corroborates data from two additional surveys that show underage alcohol use among Mercer Island High School 12th grade students is on the decline. The “Assets” Survey looks at multiple risk and protective factors that influence a child’s development, including rates of alcohol use. These results were shared with the city’s Youth and Family Services
stance-use trends for underclassmen. According to MISD Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano, “We are cautiously optimistic that the downward trend of underage drinking among our youth will continue in the coming years. I commend the efforts of the high school staff and the Communities That Care Coalition.” “These results are encouraging because they represent a significant reduction in harm caused to Mercer Island teens from underage alcohol use. Although we now are confident that underage drinking rates are declining, they nevertheless remain unacceptably high and the community needs to continue to work together to address this significant threat to our youth,” said MIYFS Director Cynthia Goodwin.
plishments of our 351 graduating seniors. During the graduation ceremonies at the Washington State Convention Center, we were treated to outstanding musical presentations, inspiring speeches and the energy and hope of our young people.”
• Golden Apple, for the volunteer who has gone above and beyond for students, went to Karen Zimmer for her work with the Student Council, and Rachel Allen for her work as the PTA president. • Outstanding Advocate, for the person who has gone above and beyond making sure students have a safe, nurturing environment in which to learn, went to Tanya Sylvester, the librarian, and Ellen Hochberg, the in-house art resident. • Outstanding Educator, for the teacher who has provided learning in the classroom above and beyond the normal curriculum, went to Kirsten Bourke, Gail Calvo and Sabrina Hetland.
School briefs MISF Bridge the Gap campaign reaches goal The Mercer Island Schools Foundation’s Bridge the Gap campaign hit its $1.2 million goal this week. The funds will help keep classes smaller and will help protect 20 teaching positions in the district, allow-
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Department’s Communities two independent surveys: That Care project as part the 2010 Washington State of a city-school partner- Healthy Youth Survey ship that includes collabo- (HYS) placed past 30-day rating on alcohol use underage by 12th grade substance “We are cautiously students abuse pre- optimistic that the at 44 pervention cent, and the downward trend of Mercer Island efforts. Results underage drinking Communities from the That Care “A s s e t s among our youth Coalition Sur vey” 2011 Most f i n d will continue.” Of Us Social that past Dr. Gary Plano, Norms Survey 30-day Superintendent, Mercer Island (MOU) put School District the number alcohol use among at 47 percent. seniors Not only has decreased 15 percent do these finding represent to the lowest rate in over a statistically significant a decade — approximately decrease in alcohol use 45 percent said they had among seniors, but they used alcohol, down from a may represent a shift toward high of almost 60 percent more healthy social norms in 2000. Lending additional among students because legitimacy to this number seniors typically have a high are similar findings from degree of influence on sub-
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ing the schools to maintain the level of staffing in all grades. “I have said this before, but when I think of the challenges of raising $1.2 million again, I marvel at the energy, commitment and generosity of each and every one of you,” said Superintendent Gary Plano in a press release. “We may live in uncertain times, but what is certain is the extraordinary support of this community. Thank you. On June 7, I was reminded that all of our work together is rewarded by the wonderful accom-
West Mercer PTA awards The West Mercer PTA awards were handed out on Friday, June 15, at the endof-the-year assembly. Each recipient received a certificate and PTA pin issued from the Washington State PTA. Their names were added to the plaques that hang in the office.
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Teen drinking T
he findings of the recent survey regarding the amount of alcohol consumed by high school seniors on Mercer Island is great news. So why don’t we feel better? Most Island teens might laugh at the notion that fewer of their compatriots drink. Yes, drinking has declined, but the mystique or essence of cool that surrounds alcohol and drinking-to-excess lives on. A quick perusal of Facebook reveals that Island teens not only still drink, but seem to want to flaunt the fact that they do. Photos taken last week show a group of a dozen or so recent Mercer Island High School grads celebrating in a pool with drinks in hand. More cans of beer sit around them on the pool deck. The cans in the photo are ‘blacked out,’ but leave the obvious dimensions of a beer can intact. The partiers aren’t worried about being discovered. At least they were not pictured near a car. The near-death experience of a 20-year-old Island man who survived a recent crash after drinking just days ago might raise eyebrows for a minute or two, but is unlikely to deter many. The young man, a recent MI grad himself, was driving drunk with a friend on East Mercer Way on June 13. It was after dark. He lost control of the car, hit a tree or two and was propelled 70 feet down an embankment. Unbelievably, neither was hurt. The professionals at Youth and Family Services have long worked with teens and their families to discourage drinking using the best ideas and methods. According to their numbers, there is progress. There is a growing faction of teens who refuse to take part in drinking. The presence of counselors and role models — including Officer Jennifer Franklin, who spoke to the class of 2012 while they were in elementary school — has helped. But it is an uphill battle. As long as alcohol use is seen as glamorous and grown-up, teens will be draºwn to it. Not helping is the notion that wider access to alcohol (made possible via voter initiative to allow privatization of liquor sales) is practically viewed as a right.
‘Not helping is the notion that wider access to alcohol is virtually viewed as a right.’
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To the editor Letterboxing encourages kids to enjoy nature I have just read about “letterboxing” in the Mercer Island Reporter. What an exciting adventure awaits all who participate! I love the values embedded in this project — it is an Island activity; there is no need to go off Island. It is done in our very own natural wildlife area of Pioneer Park, a great way to learn about the cracks and crevices of the park. It builds connections through the boxes’ log book; an opportunity for friendship. Rules of “do not disturb” animals and nature — instilling careful and scientific observation of nature. I celebrate with a grateful heart the ones who have sponsored this activity. It is consistent with the Mercer Island Transition Initiative vision of growing community in fun and sustainable ways. Susan Morrisson, Kim Kendall, Cecilia Finnigan, Elizabeth Hardisty, Karen Heff and Marcia Mellinger
Thank you to Island community businesses The Mercer Island High School Senior Activity Committee would like to thank the local merchants for helping the class of 2012 at graduation ceremonies this year. After the long event, the students are starving, so before they take off on their all-night journey to a welldeserved party, we like to feed them. With the local merchant donations, we were able to feed 350 students along with providing box lunches for our bus drivers for transferring them in the night. Many thanks go out to
Albertsons, QFC, Noah’s Bagels and Alki Bakery for their generous donation. It was a fun and safe evening, well-fed and appreciated by all. Katty Clarke
I never go there. Insensitive also applies to the feelings of the clerks and service personnel who will have to handle the hard stuff, if they want to keep their jobs, regardless of their attitude toward liquor. Irresponsible is the best way to describe the stores’ greedy attitude, since it will now be so much easier I am appalled at the greedy decifor susceptible people to be more eassion of our neighborhood grocery ily tempted to spend money on liquor stores to begin selling hard liquor. instead of milk, meat or clothing. This new addition to their invenIrresponsible is the tory is, at best, insensionly way to describe tive, and — at worst the decision to place — irresponsible. hard liquor in front of Insensitive hardly Send your letters to: the numerous children describes their willeditor@mi-reporter.com. who regularly accomingness to place hard Keep it brief, courteous, pany parents on groliquor on the shelves, and sign your name. cery-shopping expediin the grocery baskets, tions. True, the bottles and at the checkout. are sealed and it’s not Having to work my way past the multiple displays of beer a saloon, but the repeated exposure implies (incorrectly) that hard liquor and wine has been bad enough, but is as acceptable and healthy as carrots grocery store ads are now bragging they are a one-stop shop to “save a trip to the liquor store.” letters | Page 9
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How concerned are you about recent gun violence? Online poll
“Very much. People are being killed or harmed. There’s probably more than we know.” Kelly Tyson Retired Mercer Island
“Very. There’s an unnecessary prevalence of guns.” Rhonda Younker Mediator Bellevue
“I’m very concerned, but I feel safe over here.” Betty Voss Retired Mercer Island
“I’m terrified. I’m limiting where it’s safe to go. I’m more concerned now than before.” Janet Coyle Nanny Fife
“I’m pretty concerned ... Families need to take responsibility.” Harry Green Retired Mercer Island
Violent crime in the greater Seattle area has increased so far in 2012. We want to know what you think. Are you concerned about recent gun violence? Answer this week’s online poll at www.mireporter.com and look for the results in next week’s issue.
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Woman skydives to celebrate 82nd birthday By Rebecca Mar
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Twenty-two students in the Northwest Yeshiva High School Class of 2012 graduated on June 13, 2012, at Sephardic Bikur Holim in Seward Park. Front row, from left: Makena Owens, Molly Dubow (co-valedictorian), Milana Davydova, Susie Steinberg, Naomi Steinberg, Sarah Lizer, Jennifer Mendoza, Dena Phillips (salutatorian), Julia Owen, Ilana Greenberg, Racquelle Ramirez. Back row, from left: Andrew Orenstein, Reid Alberstone, Jacob Hanan, Avi Amon (co-valedictorian), Nick Alkan, Joshua Appelbaum, Josh Gladstein, Ben Golden, Benjamin Greene, Zak Shayne, Devon Nikfard. Contributed photo by Melissa Rivkin. NYHS is an independent, college preparatory, dual-curriculum Jewish high school. Have a photo you’d like to share? Email your image with a caption about where and when it was taken to editor@mi-reporter.com.
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Sitting at the dinner table with her family, Audrey Unger decided that she wanted to put skydiving on her bucket list. Two of her sons had done it, and she was turning 82 on June 6. After getting her doctor’s OK, Unger took the tandem leap from 13,500 feet above Harvey Field in Snohomish County on June 10. She jumped with tandem instructor Adrian Bowles. They had to wait until the clouds disappeared, later in the day. The total cost, including photography, was more than $300. “Once I landed, it was exhilarating,” Unger said. “But, you know what? I wouldn’t do it again.” At the beginning, it was a free fall. Then, the chute opened, and the pair drifted down. “I could see Mercer Island. That was what I was looking for,” Unger
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Mercer Island resident Audrey Unger, 82, went skydiving to celebrate her birthday this year. said. The grandmother of four offers two pieces of advice for aspiring skydivers: “You’ve got to be optimistic, and you’ve got to believe in God.” “Jumping isn’t for the weak-minded,” she added. While she didn’t pray when she jumped, she said that she knew God was looking after her. “And that’s being optimistic,” she said. “My kids say, ‘Mom, do
you want to do it again?’ And I say, not right now,” said Unger, who doesn’t know what her next adventure will be. She has thought about scuba diving with a friend, having been a lifelong swimmer, but she isn’t ready for that yet; it would be claustrophobic. In the meantime, Unger is taking daily walks to keep in shape — one mile every morning, and one mile every evening.
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June 4 Hit and run: A parked Honda was struck at 7:30 a.m. in the 4500 block of 90th Avenue S.E. near Ellis Pond. A neighbor notified the vehicle’s owner, who was working in a private office, that the vehicle’s rear window had been shattered. It was determined that an unknown vehicle with a protrusion — such as a ladder or gardening equipment — struck the unoccupied vehicle while parking or turning around on the deadend road.
June 6 Accident: A Toyota SUV pulled out in front of another SUV and caused an accident at 4:11 p.m. in the 4700 block of
Island Crest Way. The driver Seattle to Tukwila. who pulled out admitted Boat adrift: A drifting boat fault, saying she did not dou- became stuck on a drainage ble check for traffic. Neither pipe at the edge of Slater vehicle was Park in the towed. The 2800 block of victim, 47, 60th Avenue reported S.E. The boat For the month of May, back pain. belonged to the Mercer Island Police residents of a Department reported nearby block 25 arrests and 291 citaand was tions. Seven burglaries iPhone Theft: impounded took place, along with An iPhone by Vessel 13 thefts, two cases of was stolen Assist. assault, and one auto after 12 p.m. theft. There were seven at Mercer accidents, one pedestriIsland High an-vehicle accident, two School in the hit-and-runs, three DUI Burglary: A 9100 block arrests and 92 parking construction of S.E. 42nd citations. site in the Street when 5200 block of it was left Butterworth unattended Road was burglarized someby a 15-year-old student. The time overnight, after 8 p.m. iPhone, worth $500, has not Multiple unsecured tools been recovered, though it were stolen, including saws, was tracked from downtown mitres, a jack hammer and
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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF MERCER ISLAND NOTICE OF SPECIAL (JOINT) MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island City Council will hold a Special Joint Meeting with the Mercer Island School District Board. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am in the Mercer Room at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center at 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island. Ali Spietz City Clerk Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on June 20, 2012. #637035. 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 installa-
tion, 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.
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framing hammers, drills, chainsaw, two air hose and laser and construction levels. The loss surpassed $3,000. Potential suspects have been identified. Thefts: A 46-year-old Mercer Island woman reported the theft of four rings between May 26 and May 31 at her residence in the 4600 block of East Mercer Way. She had placed the rings in a basket beside the kitchen sink, where they remained during a party attended by 22 guests — all family and friends. No suspects have been identified. A police officer found two security caps from Albertsons alcoholic beverages at 9:30 p.m. in the road in the 7600 block of North Mercer Way. The officer reported the caps to Albertsons, which confirmed that two bottles of liquor had been stolen. Fingerprints were lifted for evidence. Arrest: A police officer
Woman foils purse-snatching attempt An 81-year-old woman confronted a thief who stole her purse in Albertsons at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, at 2755 77th Ave. S.E. The suspect, a tall man in his 20s, snatched the woman’s purse out of her shopping cart while stopped a 21-year-old driver at 7:19 p.m. in the 2800 block of Island Crest Way for using his cell phone while driving. The driver was arrested for driving with a suspended license and four counts of failure to appear in court. He was cited, processed and released. Fender-bender: A collision occurred at 6:36 p.m. in the intersection of S.E. 40th Street and Island Crest Way when a Mini Cooper rear-
MEETING NOTICE Mercer Island School District Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at 4160 86th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, in the Board Room. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 pm.
Special School Board Meeting Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Purpose: To conduct a study session in order for the board: • to discuss and deliberate on the 2012 community research conducted by EMC with the Mercer Island City Council; • to discuss facilities master planning next steps; and • to assess the board’s current standing and future direction. 8:00 a.m. Call to Order Special Meeting of the Board & Mercer Island City Council – Community Center at Mercer View – 8236 SE 24th St. Partial Governance Process Monitoring Board Policy 1800: Operational Expectation 11 Facilities & Capital Assets* • Presentation by EMC Research and Discussion of Facilities Master Planning 9:30 a.m. Recess to MIHS Library – 9100 SE 42nd St. 9:45 a.m. Reconvene Special Meeting of the Board Topics: • Preliminary Review of Mega-block Master Planning* • Community Engagement*
she was choosing grocery items. She had left her cart unattended. The woman was able to get her purse back after stopping the suspect, who fled in a green Ford Explorer. She gave a detailed description of the suspect to police. The purse contained cash, credit cards and papers. ended a vehicle that braked to avoid hitting a minivan that cut across a lane. All three vehicles were making a left-hand turn. Police cited the 44-year-old driver of the Mini Cooper for following too closely.
June 9 Liquor Theft: An Albertsons
employee confronted a woman between 5:25 and 5:35 p.m. on suspicion of theft in the 2700 block of 77th Avenue S.E. The woman denied any theft but exited the store with four bottles of vodka worth $21.98 each. A man in a yellow Hummer who matched the description of the vehicle’s registered owner drove the woman away from the store. Pedestrian accident: A vehicle struck a 15-year-old girl in a crosswalk at 6:19 p.m. in the 6500 block of S.E. 24th Street. Three witnesses were present and said that the vehicle swerved out of its lane, crossed the oncoming lane, and hit the girl. The vehicle then swerved back into its lane and left the scene. The girl was taken to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries, including abrasions.
June 10 Arrest: Bellevue police
arrested a 25-year-old man on a Mercer Island misdemeanor warrant at night and booked him into the Issaquah Jail.
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2:00 p.m. Board Discussion – Where are we now and where do we want to go?* 5:00 p.m. Adjournment *Action may take place Agenda items are subject to change. Please verify agenda items by going to www.misd.k12.wa.us/board/agenda MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Janet Frohnmayer, President Adair Dingle, Vice-President Pat Braman, Director Brian Emanuels, Director David Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent
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Island Forum: ‘The state of the city in 2012’ the outlook is more challenging. On the positive As we inch our way out side, we have a fully fundof the Great Recession, and ed “Rainy Day” reserve, as I mark six months as which amounts to 10 permayor of Mercer Island, I’d cent of our General Fund like to share my thoughts expenditures. Not many on important happenings cities can make the same claim. However, expenin our community. diture growth is First and foreoutpacing revenue most, the city’s fisgrowth, and the cal house remains mismatch is foresolid. We’ve casted to grow. reduced a few staff Your Council will positions, and face some tough we’ve had to trim budget decisions services modestly. this fall. But we continue to Mayor Bruce Looking beyond provide services at Bassett our financial state a very high level of affairs and our — from police and fire to parks and utilities. upcoming budget cycle, I believe we’re weathering I offer updates on four the recession as well or areas of particular interbetter than any city in our est: schools, public safety, roads and sustainability. region. • Schools: In the wake of As we begin work on the the bond defeat, the City 2013-2014 Biennial Budget, By Bruce Bassett
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Wirth is recipient of Jewish Fed’s Pamela Waechter award By Reporter Staff people, creativity and innoLongtime staff mem- vation, and knowledge and ber of the Stroum Jewish dedication in the services Community Center, Marcie they provide. Recipients Wirth, is the 2012 recipi- serve as role models for ent of the Pamela Waechter other Jewish communal Jewish Communal professionals and are Professional active in the Jewish Award. This or general commuannual award is nity outside of their granted by the professional role. Jewish Federation Waechter was a vicof Greater Seattle tim in the shooting to honor outat the Seattle Jewish standing, local Federation in 2006. Jewish commu- Marcie Wirth Before starting to nal professionals work at the SJCC in for extraordinary 1990, Wirth served contributions to the greater as a SJCC volunteer and a Seattle Jewish community. member of the SJCC Board Recipients of the award of Directors. She was also embody many of the quali- the recipient of the SJCC’s ties of Pam Waechter, such Max Kaminoff Volunteer as a deep personal and pro- of the Year Award. Prior to fessional commitment to becoming the SJCC special the continuity of the Jewish events manager in 2000,
letters | FROM 5 and cheese. Irresponsible is bragging about making the purchase of liquor so easily available that people cannot resist. Stores adding liquor are apparently looking only at net profit, but they have a responsibility toward the betterment of our community. If they make liquor increasingly available, they should be held morally (if not legally) accountable for the ensuing rise in DWIs, DUIs and accidents. No, I’m not pushing for
prohibition, but liquor should not be slapping us in the face every time we go for a loaf of bread. M. Brunson
Council is working with the School Board to evaluate options for siting and rebuilding schools. The city and school district have a strong working relationship, and we share the common goal of finding the right package of school improvements to address school overcrowding and meet the instructional needs of our children. • Public Safety: In November voters will likely be asked to support replacement of the South end fire station, which dates back to 1962. The building doesn’t meet earthquake codes and doesn’t serve the basic needs of the firefighters — and hence the community — adequately either. We’re aiming for a costconscious design that will serve the Island well for Wirth worked in the SJCC Early Childhood School for 10 years, coordinating ECS fundraising events. “I was absolutely speechless when I was called and told I was selected to be the recipient of the award this year, and I am so very proud and honored,” Wirth said. “I was fortunate to have known Pam for more than 25 years, and I always admired her not only for her work ethics and drive, but also for her kindheartedness. Pam never hesitated to take the time to answer any questions I might have had regarding an event for which I needed some direction and guidance.” The award includes a $1,000 stipend to be used for continuing professional development opportunities. Wirth will be formally presented with her award at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle’s 2012 annual meeting on Thursday, June 21.
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Island Crest, is a recipe for unpredictable stops and lane changes … and the resulting accidents. One generations to come. traffic engineer summed • Roads: We’re repav- it up by saying that today ing Island Crest Way from they simply wouldn’t conMerrimount to 53rd Place sider building a four-lane this summer and restriping road like Island Crest. that stretch from four lanes • Sustainability: One of to three. Why restripe? my priorities as mayor is to From a traffic flow per- make Mercer Island a more spective, the engineers are sustainable community. c on f i d e nt In March, I that traffic announced will flow the appointsmoothly ment of a and not Sustainability back up. Policy Task From a Force whose safety perpurpose is to Bruce Bassett help the City spective, Mayor, City of Mercer Island Council idenconversions like tify actions this in and priorities other communities have that will move our comconsistently reduced acci- munity forward. We’re fordent rates — often sig- tunate to have Islanders nificantly. Using the inside who are local, regional lane for traveling and and national leaders in for turning, as we do on sustainability serving in
“Your Council will face some tough budget decisions this fall.”
this group. The Task Force delivered its recommendations to the City Council on June 16, and I expect staff will meld the recommendations into our upcoming biennial budget. In short, good things are happening, but there’s work to be done to balance our upcoming budget and continue to deliver the high level of service that Mercer Island residents expect. We welcome your input on the budget or any other community issue, so speak up! Your participation as an engaged citizen makes our city strong. And have a great summer, whatever your plans may be. Mayor Bassett was elected as mayor in January 2012. He was first elected as a City Councilman in 2007. Reach him at bruce. bassett@mercergov.org
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Graduation briefs Alexander Salter will attend the University of Washington’s Medical Scientist Training Program to attain dual M.D. and Ph.D. degrees with a focus on molecular biology. Salter r e c e nt l y g r a d u - Alexander ated with Salter honors f r o m Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in Immunobiology. He received the Maria L. Caleel Memorial Prize for academic excellence and Brown’s Distinguished Senior Thesis Award for his original immunology research project. Alyssa Bobman, MIHS class of 2008, graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Aging, and a minor in Occupational Science. She was a recipient of the Order of Troy for outstanding leadership, volunteerism and commitment to the campus and the community. She will return to USC this fall to work on a Master of Science in Gerontology. Kevin Krembs received a Master of Education from
Lehigh University during the 144th spring commencement ceremonies in Bethlehem, Pa. Paul Francis Ehlers graduated from Washington State University in May with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Cell Biology. He will attend Tulane University in New Orleans for a master’s in pharmacology. More Washington State University graduates include: Conner Connelly Packard, Bachelor of Science in Economic Sciences; Anna Liv Fredricksen, Bachelor of Arts in Apparel, Merchandising and Textiles; Phillip Joseph Seda, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration; Howard Reed Kilburn, Bachelor of Arts in Foreign languages and Cultures; and Lauren Elisabeth Reed, Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Christopher James Ferrell should have been included in the list of University of Washington graduates in the June 13 issue. Ferrell received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Finance. Erin Herrick (drama performance and vocal music), Charmaine Ma (accounting) and Sherrie Hsu (international studies and economics),
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Four former Island Park students graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash., on May 20. The students started kindergarten at Island Park in September 1995. The degrees conferred on the four were varied: Jacob Bruckner, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology with honors; Krista Garrett, geology with honors, magna cum laude; Alexander Strong, philosophy; and David Veith, biology with honors, cum laude. Two other Mercer Island High School alumni also graduated from Whitman: Kelsey Fritts, anthropology with honors, and Ruben Raychaudhuri, biology. Ben Glassy, MIHS class of 2008, graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in chemistry.
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Brooks Earl King, 18, has graduated from Westminster School in Simsbury, Conn. King attended Westminster all four years of high school, where he played varsity football and managed the boys’ varsity hockey team. King will attend Willamette University in Salem, Ore., in the fall.
A vehicle plunged 70 feet down a ravine in the 4600 block of East Mercer Way after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13. The driver, 20, and passenger, 19, were not injured. While northbound, coming out of a curve, the driver lost
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Escape: A 24-year-old Renton man escaped from custody at 9:33 a.m. during a court commit at the Mercer Island Municipal Court at 9611 S.E. 36th Street. Police caught up with the man in the 3700 block of East Mercer Way and arrested him at 9:46 a.m. as he was fleeing the area.
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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
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Grand MI Waterfront
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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
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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!
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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
First Hill Finest
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Waterfront Season is Approaching
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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
7825 SE 70 St New construction planned very contemporary with over 4200sf master + 2BR up with lower level flexibility.
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Golden Real Estate Opportunity
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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
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Close To UW But Far Enough Away
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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.
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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
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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
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6201 Island Crest. 4-BR, 2060 sqft Rambler on 14,370 sqft lot. Mid-island convenience. New furnace, kitchen updated. Room to grow.
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!
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Westerly Views OPEN SUN 1-4
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8455 W. Mercer. Well maintained 4-BR home on 16,000 sqft of land. Master and 2BRs on main. Kitchen updated 2010. Stunning sunsets. Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/68284
Mercer Island Home
$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. Dieter Kaetel 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/90709
Land Value Cottage
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8620 SE 46th. 2-BR, 1 BA 1947 cottage on over 20,000 sqft of level land. Code would allow for subdivision. Zoned R 9.6 Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/97836
A Symphony of View!
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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
Lovingly Cared for Craftsman
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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
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!
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Everyone is an athlete at G4 New Island business strives to treat whole body and mind By Megan Managan
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At the heart of a new business on Mercer Island is the idea that everyone is an athlete. G4 Athlete, a new all-encompassing physical therapy business, recently opened its doors on Mercer Island. The company, owned by Brent and Kristi George, may be new to the Island, but the staff is certainly not new to the profession. The Georges and the staff of G4 have over 20 years of experience in their various areas of expertise. Brent George said the idea is that everyone is an athlete, no matter if you’ve played soccer for 20 years, or simply run on the weekends. Every athlete, at some point, hits the wall they just can’t get around. That’s where G4 comes in. “Often those are the types of people who find their way here,” said George. “That is where our team comes together to really try and unearth the root cause to their symptoms, their condition, their wall. Unearthing the cause. Sometimes what happens is that symptoms are treated, and when symptoms are treated on a con-
tinual basis, symptoms don’t go away. If we can truly get at the root cause, then we can truly make a difference for someone and their goals and achieving their goals.” G4 Athlete offers a wide variety of services, including physical therapy, nutritional assessments, mental edge and performance assessment, massage therapy, consulting and more. “Everyone is an athlete; when we were deciding on the name, someone said G4 Athlete, that doesn’t sound like physical therapy, and we said that’s exactly right. Number one, everyone is an athlete and we treat them as such. Our clients, we are focused on serving our greater community,” said George. The Georges, who live in Issaquah, owned another clinic in the 1990s, and said they felt it was the time to open a new venture. “We’ve been in practice before and the turning point for opening G4 Athlete [is that] what we’ve seen over the years is a missing link in treating the entire body and person,” said the owner. “Physical therapy addresses a lot of those elements, but what we wanted to do was to put these elements together under one roof and develop a comprehensive service.” The four in G4 comes from not only the fact that there are four Georges,
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Brent and Kristi George are the owners of G4 Athlete, a new clinic on Mercer Island. Brent, Kristi and their two children, but it also represents the four elements of the business — sports biomechanics, nutrition, mental edge and functional fitness. “By themselves, nutrition, the mental edge, functional fitness — none of those are unique to anything, but together under one roof, delivering it in a coordinated fashion is what’s different,” said George. “Also, having the top-notch team that brings a lot of experience to the business is key. We have high-caliber people here to deliver those elements.” The Georges chose Mercer Island as the location for their clinic, partially because they love the
sense of community, but also because of the location itself. “I think Mercer Island is, number one, an awesome community. Number two, it is a great location for our patients that are coming from the Eastside,” he said. “Really, strategically, it allows us to serve a greater community by being on the Island, but we’re very excited to be involved in the community and really do all we can to meet with schools, clubs, organizations and be of service to the community of Mercer Island.” G4 Athlete’s top goal is simply to deliver the best care they possibly can, and
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Mercer Island CrossFit continues to expand its reach on Mercer Island. The group, which offers regular workouts at the Jewish Community Center, is hosting a new event — likely the first of its kind on the Island. The Mercer Island CrossFit 5k Challenge will take place on Saturday, June 30. “As far as I know, it’s the first ever of its kind,” said Mercer Island CrossFit owner Corey McGee. Runners of even the most casual nature are attracted to 5k races, and CrossFit continues to grow in popularity, so the idea to combine the two seemed natural. “Everyone loves 5k runs, and CrossFit is becoming a very popular sport with many different weightlifting competitions,” said McGee. “But no one [who I know
of] has combined the two.” The event, sponsored by Advantage PT, begins at 8:30 a.m. with the first heat. Participants will do six halfmile loops with CrossFit movements between each lap. There are five stations to squat, thrust and press as part of the workout of the day — known as the WOD in the world of CrossFit — and will be announced the week before the event. Even those new to CrossFit will be able to compete, said McGee. Heats will run every 45 minutes, with 15 people per heat. Prizes will be given to the top men and women finishers, including gear from Mount Plus Gear, a massage from Mercer Wellness and more. Registration for the event is $35. To register for the event, or to learn more, visit the CrossFit 5k Challenge site. Space is very limited and early registration is encouraged.
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residents who play on the Eastside FC girls 00 Red team recently won the Snohomish United Invitational soccer tournament in early June. The team won the title with a 2-0 victory over the Northwest Nationals U12 girls Red team. Mercer Island residents Emily Arron, Jackie Gilroy, Ashley Rudd, Jordan Snyder and Jackie Stenberg are all going to attend Islander Middle School in the fall. During the tournament, the Eastside team scored 10 goals in four games, allowing just three goals to be scored. The team includes: Jackie Gilroy, Jordan Snyder, Tori Wheeler, Kiley Suter, Ashley Rudd, Samantha Bening, McKenna Ross, Cassidy Hasse, Katie Sanders, Laura Pierson, Emily Arron, Annabelle Phan, Jackie Stenberg and Sakura Yoshida.
NW Islanders win June Classic tournament The NW Islanders 16U baseball team recently won the USSSA June Classic tournament held in June in Puyallup. The team of 12 includes eight Mercer Island residents. During the June Classic, the team beat Sandberg, 9-0, and Edmonds Riptide, 7-3, before advancing to the playoffs on Sunday. The NW Islanders won their first game on Sunday over Tsunami Baseball Club, 6-3, and beat the Puyallup Jags, 6-4, for the title. Mercer Islanders on the team include: Chris Lawler, Bennett Dammeier, Aidan Plummer, Brandon Lawler, William Mansfield, Jacob Stenberg, Zach Rothenburg and Keegan Ogard. The team is coached by Dominic Woody.
Mercer Island resident Morgan Peyou is a member of the Bellevue Blast 14U fastpitch team, which won the Sudden Impact tournament in Spanaway in June. Peyou is a freshman at Mercer Island High School. Makenna Pellerin is also a member of a Bellevue Blast team, playing on the 16U team. They also played in the Sudden Impact tournament, losing in the semifinals.
Mercer Islander earns gold at national rowing championships Mercer Island resident Chris Wales was in Oak Ridge, Tenn., last week for the 2012 U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships. Wales, who rows with Seattle Rowing Center, earned a gold medal in the men’s single boat. He led the pack during the race on the six-lane course, but held onto first place with a 7:32.104 time. A couple of hours later, he rowed with the men’s youth quad boat, which finished in 10th place overall.
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The NW Islanders 16U baseball team recently won the USSSA June Classic tournament held in June in Puyallup. The team of 12 includes eight Mercer Island residents.
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Mercer Island residents Emily Arron, Jackie Gilroy, Ashley Rudd, Jordan Snyder and Jackie Stenberg are members of the Eastside FC girls 00 Red team. Wales also won the 2011 championship in the men’s lightweight double boat. He will be a senior at Seattle Prep in the fall.
Pro summer baseball camp in July The City of Mercer Island’s Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a pro summer baseball camp for kids ages 8 through 13. The camp will be run by Baseball Jazz and Steve Gloucher.
Gloucher brings over 15 years’ experience of teaching young players to the camp, which is designed to help players with hitting, throwing, fielding and game situations. The camp will take place from July 2 through July 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Island Crest Park. The camp is $143 for residents of Mercer Island and $170 for nonresidents. To learn more or to register, visit www.myparksandrecreation.com or call 2757609.
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e’ve noted a sion with a growing numnumber of ber of older Americans articles lately facing bankruptcy. about the prospects for • Recent studies have rising retirement ages for estimated Social Security the baby boomer genera- will run out of money by tion. Some articles now 2033. estimate many boomers This situation has sevmay be working well into eral implications from a their 70s. The financial planfacts are pretty ning perspecOn Finances sobering: tive: • The Federal 1. It is Reserve recentobvious that ly reported extending the that the mediretirement age an household will have to headed by a be an option person age 60 to for many 62 with a 401(k) Bob Toomey Americans and account has less that the notion than one-quarof an easy life ter of what is needed to of leisure after age 65 is maintain their standard of probably now a pipe dream living in retirement. for many, if not a majority • The Fed reported of baby boomers. that the median 401(k) 2. “Radical” notion: traplan held only $149,000, ditional asset allocation according to the Center models may be a thing of for Retirement Research, the past. The traditional an amount that would be strategy of transitioning virtually impossible to a portfolio to bonds in retire on. retirement will not pro• AARP recently report- vide the returns necesed that one in four older sary to enable retirees to workers exhausted all their meet their spending goals. savings during the reces- People will need more
growth investments in retirement, which means (a) holding more equities in retirement than has traditionally been the case, and (b) stomaching greater portfolio volatility. 3. Global balance with emphasis on large, quality companies. The notso-radical notion from an investment perspective is to increase portfolio emphasis on large, quality, globally diverse companies that can capture growth of faster-growing economies and translate that into higher earnings, dividends and cash flow for investors. 4. Increase cash flow from your investments. Cash flow has become a new mantra in the investing world and for good reason: it pays the bills. Creating higher cash flows in portfolios can increase spendable income, reduce
portfolio volatility, and create a rising income stream through dividend increases. 5. Another “radical” notion: save more, spend less. This discipline will have to be embraced given the prospect of lower stock returns and Social Security cutbacks. Without a grasp of what is realistic, the American “dream” is turning into a nightmare for many. With proper planning and renewed saving and spending discipline, many people can achieve a comfortable retirement.
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Lindsay Hampson and Will Martin-Gill are engaged to be married in September in San Francisco.
Hampson-Martin Gill Neil and Diane Hampson of Camano Island are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Ann, to William Martin-Gill. The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Mercer Island High School, Duke University, and the University of Michigan School of Medicine. She is currently a third-year resi-
dent of urology at UCSF. The groom-elect, Will, is the son of Debi Gill and Ken Stepka of Virginia Beach, Va., and Ignacio Martin Sequeros of Madrid, Spain. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Harvard Business School. He is the general manager of the internet marketing firm Kenshoo, based in Israel. A September wedding in San Francisco is planned. The couple plans to live in San Francisco.
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Thursday | 21 Mercer Island Radio Operators Meeting: 7 p.m.,
June 21, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. Learn about amateur radio communications and emergency preparedness. www. mirohams.org.
Saturday | 23 Mercer Island Radio Operators Field Day: 8 a.m.-
6 p.m., June 23, Rotary Park, 4320 88th Ave. S.E. The Mercer Island Ham Radio Operators are hosting a Ham Radio Field Day. Everyone is welcome to see how Ham radio operators work and assist in a disaster. Contact: Officer Jennifer Franklin, (206) 275-7905.
Sunday | 24 Chef Kurt Dammeier at Mercer Island Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
June 24, Mercerdale Park,
Library Adults Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 7 p.m., July 11; 1
p.m., July 15. Library staff is available to get you started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone and questions. Computer Class: Email Level 2, 9:30 a.m., July 14. Kids The Starlight Circus Show: 2 p.m., June 21.
Presented by Alex Zerbe,
77th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street. Follow Chef Kurt Dammeier, the man behind Pasta & Co., Beechers Handmade Cheese and Bennett’s Pure Food Bistro, at his cooking demonstration using products from the market. Islanders and friends are invited to shop fresh from local vendors. Flowers, produce and delicious food. Visit the Children’s Table and Master Gardeners. Enjoy local musicians while you shop. Free parking.
Saturday | 30 Respect Life Rummage Sale:
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 30, St. Monica Catholic Church in the gym, 4301 88th Ave. S.E. First annual Respect Life Rummage Sale. Donations welcome on June 29 from 12-7 p.m. at St. Monica. Please no electronics or big, bulky items. Acceptable items include clothing, jewelry, household or gardening Professional “Zaniac.” Family program, all ages welcome. Scared Silly Storytelling:
2 p.m., June 28. Presented by Chris Fascione. Ages 4 and older. Ventriloquest Show: 1:30 p.m., June 29, Mercerdale Park Pergola, 77th and S.E. 32nd. Presented by Andy Locke. Ages 4 and older. Reading Buddies: 2-4 p.m., July 2, 9 and 16. Children ages 5 to 8 are invited to stop by for a 20-minute
items, shoes, books, etc. www.stmonica.cc. Contact Sarah Mathew at (206) 3991003 for more information. First Aid and Adult CPR with AED Class: 9 a.m.-2
p.m., June 30, Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030 78th Ave. S.E. This is not a health care provider class. Cost: $35 (check or cash at event). Call (206) 275-7607, Monday through Friday, to reserve a space. Parking is available behind the fire station.
Upcoming calling all dachshunds:
Join Betty and Wilma and friends and march with the Island Wieners in the Summer Celebration Grand Parade on July 14. Wear a red T-shirt, bring a leash and meet behind Tullys at 9:30 a.m. before the parade on Saturday morning. The Wieners parade number will be printed next week. Call Marianne Bond at 236-2469 for more reading session with a local teen. Drop in. Star Search: Portable Planetarium Show, 1 p.m., July 5. Presented by Pacific Science CenterScience On Wheels. Ages 8 and older. Up In the Sky: Portable Planetarium Show: 2 p.m., July 5. Presented by Pacific Science CenterScience On Wheels. Ages 4 to 8. Register online or by calling the Mercer Island Library. Raccoon Tunes and Possum
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A black-tailed deer visited Carrie Bell’s residence on First Hill at the end of May. It decided to bed down for the night in the soft mulch. information. MIVAL Gallery Show Opening and Artist Reception:
5-8 p.m., July 6, Avellino Building, 2836 78th Ave. Tales Music Show: 10:30
Ages 5 and older. Register online or by calling the library.
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a.m., July 10. Presented by Eric Ode. Ages 3 and older. Wednesdays, July 11-25, Aug. 1. Ages 12 to 23 months with adult.
Summer Stories for Terrific Twos and Threes: 11 a.m.,
Wednesdays, July 11-25, Aug. 1. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Create Nocturnal Clay Creatures: 1 and 2:30
p.m., July 12. Presented by Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys.
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18. Presented by Kaplan Test Prep. This practice test will help you decide which test is right for you. You will receive feedback that compares your performance on each of the sections of the two exams. Please register.
Broadmoor Golf & Country Club. Spouses invited. RSVP to Charlie Burdell: (206) 442-1684 or burdell@ jdrllc.com. MIHS Class of 1972 40th Reunion: Aug. 10-11, VFW
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Shochu is sake distilled, not brewed Islanders are first to distill popular Japanese spirit here By Brita Moore
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Amy and K.C. Sheehan of Mercer Island are doing something no one else in the United States has — they are distilling traditionally handmade mugi shochu, a Japanese spirit, from scratch. Not only that, but they are making it from barley grown in the Palouse region in Eastern Washington. The Sheehans are part of an “exploding” industry across the state, that of craft distilleries, which require 51 percent of ingredients to be locally grown. “It was a Japanese friend, who runs a distillery in Japan, who suggested we
should look into it,” K.C. Sheehan said. Shochu is unique from other alcohols in that it uses koji, a fungus, to break down the sugars in the barley that creates the alcohol. It can also be made from sweet potatoes, rice or wheat. “We actually went over [to Japan] and found out the process,” Amy Sheehan said. “Distilleries were just starting to get their licenses then, and most were doing gins and vodkas, so this was something different. It’s a really versatile, palatable, easy spirit.” The distillery, Sodo Spirits, opened in 2009 and was Seattle’s first licensed distillery.
“K.C. had heard about [shochu] because he’d been to Japan, and in the world, it’s a very popular alcohol, but here, it hasn’t been known and used so much,” Amy Sheehan said. “It’s gotten more of a scene recently in the last 10 or so years.” While the overall process of making shochu is similar makK.C. Sheehan, to Sodo Spirits ing other alcohols, it requires a longer period of fermentation, about 9-11 days, and has about 25-30 percent alcohol in the finished product. “It doesn’t have the burn that typical alcohols have,” K.C. Sheehan said, “so you can have it with food. The Japanese usually drink it over long dinners, and it doesn’t burn out your taste buds.” Another appealing factor about shochu is its health benefits. “It’s an extremely lowcalorie alcohol without having to do anything else to it,” Amy Sheehan said. “It’s got 35 calories, approximately.” Her husband also noted that some Japanese studies show that it is good for the heart and circulatory system. After the fermentation and distillation process, the Sheehans age the distil-
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they’ll let us come in and show it to them and have them try it, they’re so much more likely to sell it.” Shochu can be consumed neat (on its own) or in a cocktail. The Sheehans plan to have a tasting sometime at the end of July. EvenStar is available at Thriftway, Uwajimaya, Wine World, Esquin and Metro Markets. For more information, email info@sodospirits. com.
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OFF ISLAND HOMES -SHORT SALE-
$134,900 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
$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
$222,000
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
-SS: Seattle-
$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
-SHORT SALE-
$250,000
MULTI FAMILY DUPLEX. Great investor opportunity! Zoned C-140 with great development potential. Conceptual drawings/ plans available for purchase. #334912 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
$300,000
Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #331213 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
$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
-SHORT SALE-
$360,000
You must see this amazing 3-Lvl home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/laundry closets, 3BRs, 3 fplcs. #334934 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Moses Lake
$400,000
Former liquor store with excellent street presence and easy load/unload to rear. 5,000sf right on Broadway. #311228 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
$271,000 N Bend Land
Lot $629,000 Mirrormont Just under an acre
$55,000
Estates $850,000 $271,000 Hoquiam 58 lots in a 55+ plat. All utilities are in, the
$693,500 Gig Harbor Lot
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
u Kirkland View
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
$825,000
Nearly new Craftsman 5BR+2.5BA, great rm, hdwds, gourmet chef’s kit, master on main+patios & deck, office & rec rm lower lvl-special! #367542 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516
200’ Wtft
$1,160,000
$325,000 Moses Lake
$1,442,000
$325,000 Moses Lake
$2,536,000
14,000 sq ft lot with recorded access for driveway. Nice location on a dead end street. #329002 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
7.6ac parcel, level with easy access. All roads and infrastructure complete to site, adjacent parcels also available. #311242 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
48+ac lvl industrial land at Grant County Airport. Heavy rail on property plus all utilities. Possible lot line adjustment. #311131 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
84.5ac level industrial parcel at Grant County Airport. Lot line adjustment possible, utilities on site or in street. #311135 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$150,000 Opportunity!
$398,000 Moses Lake
$2,836,000
$875,000
Fall City
$150,000 Fall City
$400,000 Snoqualmie Pass
$4,000,000
Hoquiam Lots
Lane $160,000 Private Lg residential building
$448,000 Moses Lake
$4,035,000
Moses Lake
$200,000
$498,000
Commercial bldg updated 2002/2003. Downtown Moses Lake, ample off street parking. 13,000sf. #311281 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
-SHORT SALE-
road is paved. 1/2 reduction from previous price, nice territorial views & convenient to shopping. #194858 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$300,000 Moses Lake
1.5ac on a dead end st. Foundation in, plans available. All utilities to foundation. Very quiet and close in. #336910 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
$135,000 Mercer Island Lot
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
$650,000
3.4ac w/commercial potential. Multiple tenants want to stay, level, ut. in street. Next to I90, great access. Possible owner finance. #328993 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$869,000 North Bend Land
Miller Bay/Indianola. Gated property on 1.8+ac w/200’ of waterfront. 2008 construction; 4BR/3.5BA w/detached garage. Pottery barn perfect! #327450 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013
Moses Lake
Level 1.38ac parcel with easy access to I90. Surrounding parcels also available. #311109 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$130,000 Mercer Island Lot
1.1ac lot on the upper side of the Preston Fall City Rd. Water is stubbed to lot, close in lovely scenery with a fast commute. #149926 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Bellingham Comm$850,000 Fall City
Reduced! 4.5ac just off freeway, all utilities in the street or on property, New sidewalks in. Multi use, close to Bellis Fair & growing commercial. #27127645 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake
$125,000 Kenmore 1.5 ac.
1.2 cleared ac in Gig Harbor. Power, cable, phone in easement rd, owner financing considered. Minutes from Hwy 16, close to shopping. #269818 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Fall City
1.38 acres, level and ready to develop. Multiple use zoning, surrounding parcels also available. #311078 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
12.9 wooded ac just off I90 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
5+ac 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
Tucked away building lot up pvt lane. Potential lake & Mt Rainier views. Lg lot, 3000sf building pad. Paved access to lot line. Near Park trails. #112896 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
$325,000
Great investor opportunity! Currently rented, but has great development potential. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #334619 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Moses Lake
$25,000 Moses Lake
Classic 4 square in the heart of Leschi. 4BR/1.75BA fully restored. 2360sf, huge 5750sf yard w/an amazing back patio area & access to 2 car garage Michele Schuler 206-992-2013
The Golf Life!
-SHORT SALE-
$425,000 Hoquiam Lot
This former Pay & Pak warehouse offers the Lot in 55+ age development. All utilities in new owner a blank slate to design as they will. and convenient to shopping. Huge price Centrally located, 4,608sf. Possible conversion reduction. #194815 to 2 stories. #311352 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
u Leschi beauty! Commercial
VACANT LAND
$899,900
Lg 5BR/7BA 6884SF waterfront hm near Lake Chelan w/lot next door included. This home will wow you when you have a chance to view it. #361478 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
B&B opportunity $998,000
This modern enclave offers a spectacular main home, an attached lofted suite & detached guest cottage. Perfectly sited on 10ac/the ultimate in tranquility #344876 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013
u New on Market Virtual Tours Exceptional Properties Upper-end properties, In the top 10%
10 lots in 55+ development in Hoquiam. Prices reduced by 1/2 & quantity discounts considered. Close to shopping, good territorial views. #194835 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
6ac 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
North Bend Bargain $249,000
29+ acres of land, super easy access off I90. Will support 3, maybe 4 homes, huge price reduction. Studies available. #206270 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Suncadia Beauty
$260,000
Beautiful 17k+ prime lot overlooking the 13th Green. Great nbrhd. Close to all the fabulous Suncadia amenities: golfing/hiking/ swimming(waterslides)/dining. #336653 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114
94+ac development parcel. Lvl industrial land at Grant County Airport, heavy rail line on property plus utilities. Lot line adjustment possible. #311132 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
25+ac land just East of summit, much preliminary work done. Possibilities are townhomes, lodge, condos, restaurant, single fam homes. View, view, view. #198735 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
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
Several level parcels with high usability, 26.46ac. All utilities at site, roads and infrastructure to property. Easy access. #311236 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Building Site
Moses Lake
$8,741,000
$498,000 Moses Lake
$10,969,000
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
Residential Lot
Partial lk view lot, small subdivision of 5 lots, up pvt road off E Mercer. Road, utilities in along paved access, recorded maintenance agrmt. Survey avail. #83519 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
Water Views!
$599,000
21,350sf of land w/lake & Cascade views. Level pad, gently sloped yd. One house from water. NE side of MI. Utilities in street. #352004 Jane Harrison 206-919-9992 Stephanie St. Mary 206-953-8359
120+ac development. Close to airport and business park, possible wetlands bank. Utilities close or in street, more parcels available. #311358 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
140.9ac development parcel. Close to airport and adjacent to business park, partial ag. Utilities close or in street, additional parcels available. #311374 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake
$18,985,000
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
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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, fireplace, washer/dryer. Pool + clubhouse. #306520 Jack Alhadeff 206-230-5460
Northend Tuscan
$1,300,000
Custom design- 4BR+2.5BA+office+bonus rm, outdoor rm-FP-waterfall-stone paversformal LR+DR+ lg kit, fam rm, Fruitland lake access #350870 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-239-5516
45’ Shared Wft $1,849,000
5BR/4.25BA, 4,670+sf hm on .95ac 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
◆ Custom Lodge
$769,000
Custom built lodge home perched at the top of a hill-views of the mountains & lake. Walls of windows. HUGE master ste, 2+ lower lvl bedrooms. #368947 Michele Schuler 206-992-2013 James Shute 206-226-8486
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
100” of WTFT
$1,995,000
The beach life! 4BR n’end charmer w/ a sunny disposition! Great room style, french doors open to 180’ views! Private dock & boathouse. Move right in! #368951 Stephanie St. Mary 206-953-8359 Jane Harrison 206-919-9992
◆ Best New List!
$869,000
First Hill
$1,149,000
WOW! Upscale 4BR: Dream Kitchen w/ all the extras! Mstr on main w/fplc+pvt deck; Mini Orchard (Apple/Pear/Plum trees). Close to school/play park. Much More! #367221 Natalie Malin 206-232-3240
Open floor plan, main floor 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
Picture Perfect
$1,560,000
Westside Sunset $1,798,000
Street to Water
$2,098,000
Croquet?
Westside MI w/Seattle charm, day moorage & view! Spacious 5BR/4BA home features formal living rm, dining rm, vaulted kitchen, family rm, bonus rm + rec rm. #344864 Molly Penny 206-230-5515
100+ feet westside waterfront: almost an ac 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
Extremely private 100’ westside WF, dock, deepwater moorage, jet ski pad. Rebuild/remodel on footprint at water’s edge. Best wtft value on Mercer Island. #196224 Lindy Weathers 206-920-8842
$2,195,000
Badminton? Charming shy acre estate. Elegant trad hm w/rolling green lawns. Move in tomorrow! Completely renovated. Hdwds, marble, glass doorknobs, etc. #344874 Jane Harrison 206-919-9992 Stephanie St. Mary 206-953-8359
◆ New North End $1,299,950 North end New Construction Contemporary elegance, bright open floorplan, extensive millwork, Anderson windows, granite slabs, hdwds, convenient location #367238 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Lake Views Plus
$1,825,000
Sparkling Lake Views at every turn! Shy 4000SF of Luxury Living. Built 2001 & located adjacent to the MI Beach Club. Better than being on vacation; it is home! #356098 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Westside Custom $2,750,000
Privacy on .4ac w/74 ft +/- wft, private dock+covered boat lift + in ground pool + Ralph Anderson design 4BR/3BA+den+rec room + views #329710 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516
CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES -SHORT SALE-
$78,750
-SHORT SALE-
$79,900
PREAPPROVED LIST PRICE BY LENDER! Full price offer can close quickly. 2BR/1.75BA Renton Condo #340549 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
At Water’s Edge
-SHORT SALE-
$144,900
Mill Creek
$299,950
Great unit in a great Bellevue complex! Currently rented until end of October. 2BR/2BA #350517 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
$344,900 MI: Lake Views
Bellefield Park
$450,000
Immaculately remodeled unit in the Lake Villa community, view of Lake Sammamish. Property features a pool, clubhouse, Jacuzzi. Moorage available for lease. #321975 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
$999,000
Over 2100SF of Luxury Living with spectacular Lk, Mtn & City views. Live in this Elegant 2BR/1.75BA Condo! Easy distance to all amenities & I-90. #298818 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
$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
Issaquah: Chateau style beauty! Top floor with beautiful view of professionally landscaped courtyard. Secured underground prkg, elevator. Can’t beat this price! #314087 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Like New and Move In Ready! 2BR/1.75BA In the heart of Mill Creek Town Center #364940 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435 Keith McKinney 206-230-5380
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
Mercer Island
$1,059,000
One of four 3BR/3.5BA town homes w/ apx 3,450sf & attached 2 car garage. Living/ dining rm, kit/family rm, den, rec rm. Two patios + deck off family rm. #252329 Molly Penny 206-200-4411
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