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Summer Celebration this weekend This weekend, the City of Mercer Island’s annual Summer Celebration festival will take place in and around the Town Center. The “Olympic Spirit”-themed Grand Parade begins at 10 a.m. Visit the Reporter’s booth on Saturday and Sunday for the chance to win one of three framed Reporter photos. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and will have free goodies to give away. For more, go to www.mercergov.org.
Pauline Reed (Mackay) chosen for the 2012 Flash Family Inspirational Award By Reporter Staff
South end cash mob On Thursday, July 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mercer Village Shopping Center on the South end, Islanders can participate in a ‘cash mob’ to help local small businesses. Shoppers are encouraged to stop by for dinner, dessert or even just a coffee or hot chocolate.
Shakespeare in the Park this Thursday Shakespeare in the Park begins on Thursday, July 12, with a performance of “A Winter’s Tale” at Luther Burbank Park at 7 p.m. Learn more at www.mercergov. org/calendar.
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Sunbathers soak up what would become the first of many sunny days on Mercer Island on Thursday, July 5, as a sailboat passes in the background. Temperatures hit the highest of the year over the weekend.
Bargain hunters come from afar Islanders spend the most at the Island Thrift Shop By Mary L. Grady
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Shoppers come from Duvall, Dupont and Des Moines to shop at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop, which has proved to be a gold mine for the City of Mercer Island. The store, which originally began in 1975 as a rummage sale to benefit Youth and Family Services, has thrived, bringing in an average profit of $500,000 each year since 2007. For the most recent 12 months ending in May, the store grossed $985,000. According to figures from the
city, the store’s profit margin has been at or above 59 percent each year, with the margin in 2011 at 68 percent. All funds are put toward paying for the City of Mercer Island’s Youth & Family Services department. The store relies largely on volunteers to operate the shop. The city employs one regular fulltime, exempt employee and two contract employees to manage the store. According to Suzanne Philen, the city’s coordinator for the shop, the store had 140 volunteers involved with the shop this past year. About 60 to 65 are who she calls her “core” volunteers. Volunteers include retired
Island residents as well as students from Island schools, and Bellevue College, earning public service credits or part time pay. Over the past four years, shoppers have been asked their ZIP code when they check out. The data indicate that shoppers come from places as far away as Bainbridge Island, Vashon Island, Lynnwood and Federal Way. And just which shoppers spend the most at the store that sells high-end castoffs from Island residents? Well, Islanders do. Islanders alone spent $620,000 at the store during the 12 months ending this past May — roughly $75 per household; a whopping one-third increase over the amount spent during the 12 months ending in May of 2008. Interest in the thrift store from surrounding communities has increased over time as well. Shoppers from Bellevue ZIP
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Once again, Islander military veterans will lead Mercer Island’s Summer Celebration Grand Parade through the Town Center on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. They will march to the entrance of Mercerdale Park to gather at the Veterans Memorial Pergola. There will be a presentation of the VFW Blue Star Banner and live music by the Dave Irish Combo.
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The Flash Family Inspirational Award was established in 2009 by the community artist and activist Phil Flash to honor a Mercer Island senior adult who exemplifies the spirit of good sportsmanship or community leadership and who possesses an optimistic attitude and friendly demeanor while acting as a role model to others. Pauline Reed (Mackay) exemplifies these qualities. Reed moved to Mercer Island in 1967. Her first community involvement was through the Mercer
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Isl and Pre s cho ol Association, including early organization of the well-loved Circus Mcgurkus and the construction of the dragon at “Dragon Park.” Reed has been physically active and has set an example in the community of how to both enjoy sports and use them for community service for over 40 years. She was among the first members of the Mercer Island Country Club, and from the onset of its swim team was a regular volunteer for nearly two decades, as her children swam in the program. By 1973, Reed had become yet another “athletic” leader of the community by persisting against considerable “hazing” to become the first female firefighter in not only in the Island community but throughout King County as well. Reed was first a volunteer, then became a parttime paid firefighter for a decade. But she went beyond the fire station to teach others about fires and fire safety. Many Mercer Island children remember her as the lady firefighter who taught them CPR. And she learned from the best; she was an EMT taught by Islander physician Dr. Michael Copass. Reed’s volunteer career
grew to include the National Ski Patrol by 1976, and she was awarded National rank #6,465 for service at Ski Acres and Alpental, where she patrolled for over 30 years, leaving only three years ago when ordered by her doctors to stop hauling toboggans. She was often recruited by Mercer Island Boy and Girl Scout troops to assist in winter badge outings, and served as a troop leader for several years. Reed helped organize rowers into forming the Mercer Island Rowing Association, which is now part of the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department. After years of service to the community and that of the greater Seattle area, her life recently took a curve ball with a diagnosis of rapidly declining ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) this spring. Despite this struggle with ALS, and the loss of the ability to walk, Reed has been out biking around on a semi-recumbent bike peddled by her son-in-law, Grant Scull. She hopes to be on the slopes skiing this winter on a sitz-ski with Outdoors for All. Her community spirit and positive nature have inspired many people to get active and to give back to their communities.
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ering all DNR-protected lands, effective July 1, 2012, through Sept. 30, 2012. The ban includes all forestlands in Washington except for federal lands. During the ban, designated campgrounds may allow campfires in approved fire pits. DNR or the campground management may put additional restrictions in place, including a ban on campfires, depending on weather conditions.
The City of Mercer Island is hosting the fifth annual “National Night Out” on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The 29th annual event in the United States promotes crime prevention and preparedness. Around 70 cities in Washington participate in the event, and last year, 28 Mercer Island neighborhoods took part. National Night Out is an organized event for neighbors to come together to raise their crime prevention awareness and generate support for emergency preparedness. It’s also a chance for families and neighbors to meet and learn about the area. This year, the event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 7. To register a neighborhood, contact Mercer Island Police Officer Jennifer Franklin at (206) 275-7905 or email jennifer. franklin@mercergov.org. To learn more, visit the city’s website at www.mercergov.org.
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Sue Robboy, an emergency preparedness volunteer, shares a booklet and flyer with a grocery shopper at the emergency preparedness display in Albertsons on July 6, 2012. Photo by Rebecca Mar. It takes 28 gallons of water, dozens of portions of vegetables and fruit, and hundreds of ounces of grain and protein to sustain a family of four for one week. Albertsons’ visual display shows the exact amounts of food and water that are necessary for survival over seven days. The purpose is to demonstrate what a family would need during an emergency such as an impassable bridge after an earthquake or a power outage. The display, up through July 15 in the southeast section of the store, is sponsored by Albertsons and the City of Mercer Island. The city’s Family Emergency Preparedness Plan booklet is available for visitors along with a list of recommended items to stock up. For more information, visit www.mercergov.org/ emergencyprep. Got a photo you’d like to share with the Island in our “Eye on MI” feature? Email your image with a caption about where and when it was taken to editor@mi-reporter.com.
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he sun has returned. After months of being cooped up inside because of the endless dark and soggy weather, we are suddenly released out into the wild to shed our clothes and sometimes our common sense. People who normally behave with great restraint head outdoors without a hat or sunscreen to jump into water that is still too cold or perhaps onto a boat with too many people on board with too much alcohol. On the beach, parents don’t worry enough about children who — despite having had swimming lessons — need close supervision. Yet, according to statistics from the King County Department of Health, the county and its communities have had great success in lowering the number of accidental child deaths here. The county’s safety record is one of the most successful in the nation. There are many reasons why. While overall, cars are much safer than ever before, the agency attributes the lower rate of deaths and injuries to the ubiquitous efforts to educate and enforce laws and safety guidelines. There are strict seatbelt and drunk driving laws, and now a prohibition on the use of cell phones. A great effort has been made to ensure parents and caregivers know how to buckle a child into a safety seat correctly and to encourage all to learn how to swim. Over the last several years, thousands of Boy and Girl Scouts, lifeguards, teachers, coaches and others know CPR and how to use a defibrillator. However, there is not a class for ordinary citizens to learn and understand basic safety requirements around electrical power — in their homes or on the street. The accident that occurred late last month in the Town Center, where an Island woman hit a key electrical vault outside The Mercer Apartments, is a case in point. The dozens of onlookers could have been in great danger. Firefighters held their breath as they shooed people away and blocked off the area. The damaged switches could have electrified the ground surrounding the accident scene. It is time to look at ways to teach everyone about electricity. A downed power line or broken utility vault may look benign, but it is anything but.
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To the editor Washington State Patrol is always on the scene Any realtor will tell you people looking to buy a home want good schools and safe neighborhoods. They also look for decent roads for when they head to the mountains or the beach during holiday weekends, such as Memorial Day or July Fourth. They want to know that if they are in an accident, someone will respond quickly to help them. While Washington needs more money to build new highways and repair existing roads, streets and interstates, one area in which our state excels is emergency response. In our state, if a vehicle is stalled in the middle of the road, there is a good chance that within minutes, a state trooper or incident response truck will be there to clear the roadway and protect drivers and passengers. If there is a collision on an interstate in Washington, you’ll see a sea of flashing red and blue lights from the state patrol, aid cars and other emergency vehicles. That’s not the case in other states. For example, if you have a fenderbender in neighboring Oregon, lots of luck. This actually happened recently. A family member was on her way to work on Interstate 5 in Portland. Just beyond where I-405 merges with I-5, a pickup truck hit her car from behind. Our family member and the pickup driver managed to move both vehicles to the shoulder of the interstate. I got to the accident a half hour later, and a Portland police officer pulled up just behind me.
Fortunately, neither driver appeared to be seriously injured. The police officer examined both cars, asked if our car was drivable (it wasn’t), checked for leaking fluids, asked if I had called a tow truck, lit a flare and left the scene. No police report, no accident report, nothing. After more than two hours, another Portland police officer stopped, asked what had happened and if a tow truck had been called. When I said yes, the dispatcher told me 45 minutes. He immediately called the towing service that the police department uses, and within 15 minutes our cars were off the interstate shoulder. The point is, citizens need and deserve a well-staffed professional state patrol and emergency response system. Oregon’s state police force is about half the size of Washington’s, even though Oregon is a larger state. There is a noticeable difference in state trooper presence between the two states. In Washington, the state patrol actively enforces speed limits,
aggressive driving, construction zone safety, seatbelt usage, and cell phone and texting violations. In our state, reckless or intoxicated drivers are caught and punished. That’s because over the years, Washington governors and legislators have made highway safety a priority and kept our state patrol strong. Since its modest beginnings with six motorcycle officers in 1921, the Washington State Patrol has become one of the premier law enforcement organizations in the nation with 1,600 investigators, support personnel, crime lab technicians and patrol officers. Each day, some 600 officers patrol our highways to help keep our roads and citizens safe. In contrast, budget cuts in Oregon have hurt that state’s police presence. While traffic accidents will happen, it is comforting to know that in Washington, the response is swift and public safety is the highest priority. Don Brunell Association of Washington Business
What do you think of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act?
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“It has to be a good thing because conservative Chief Justice Roberts voted for it.” Edward Cowan Retired Mercer Island
A booth was recently set up at Albertsons to show Mercer Island residents just how much food and water is needed in case of an emergency. We want to know what you think. Are you prepared for an emergency? Answer this week’s online poll at www.mireporter.com and look for the results in next week’s issue.
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rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped behind a car waiting to turn left at 6:50 p.m. in the 6200 block of Island Crest Way. A police officer cited the 18-yearold driver of the Camry for following too closely. One
June 29 Burglary: Electronics and
jewelry were stolen from a house in the 8500 block of S.E. 78th Street sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., while the residents were away. Someone entered the residence through an unsecured side door that led into the garage. Stolen items included earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, chains, an iPhone, bags, two-way radios, a digital camcorder, laptop computer, and tie tacks. Two boxes handled by the suspect were taken into evidence for prints.
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Shoreline man reported that most of the items in his basement storage closet were stolen sometime during the past two
years. He had not been in the closet since 2010 and recently checked it while moving from his Shorewood apartment in the 9000 block of East Shorewood Drive. Stolen items included an openend wrench set, patio umbrella and stand, jack stands, a gorilla ladder, tool box, wheel ramp, two-ton floor jack and socket set. A Bobcat tractor worth $6,000 was stolen from the intersection of S.E. 53rd Place and East Mercer Way sometime overnight. The keys had been left inside for a friend to pick up the tractor. Bike accident: A 43-yearold Seattle bicyclist was injured in a fall after swerving to avoid being hit at 1:40 p.m. in the 5300 block of East Mercer Way. A truck had attempted to pass him on a curve but could not because of oncoming traffic, but the truck did not strike the bicyclist, who went down on his own. The bicyclist sustained abrasions on his arm and leg. Malicious mischief: A firework was used to blow up a large barn-house mailbox at 8 p.m. in the 9700 block
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Carrilou Ward Hurlbut a 50-year resident of Mercer Island passed away at Overlake Hospital on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 with her family by her side. She collapsed on Monday morning with a ruptured aneurysm while playing bridge with her friends. Carrilou was born November 11, 1931 in San Diego, California. She was the daughter of Dr. Francis and Edith Ward. She attended San Diego State University where she played a pivotal role in the chartering the local chapter of the Chi Omega Sorority. In San Diego she met her future husband, a Seattle resident, Wendell Hurlbut at a dance being given for Navy Midshipmen. She transferred to the University of Washington for her last two years of college where she majored in mathematics. While she was at the University of Washington she became the Chapter President of the Chi Omega Sorority. On June 13, 1953 she graduated from the University of Washington, pinned Naval Aviator wings on her future husband, and that evening she married Wendell. Carrilou started her marriage as a Naval Aviator’s wife living in Pensacola, Florida and Whidbey Island, Washington before settling on Mercer Island. Although a busy mother of three, she became active with the American Cancer Society, the Deane’s Children Park, PTA, and the local bridge scene. In the early 1970’s Carrilou went back to the University of Washington to earn her MBA. After graduation she continued to thrive as a real estate and equities investor. Later she learned to become an expert helmsman on her many sailing vacations with Wendell. Carrilou always maintained a lifelong passion for bridge and continued to play with groups at the Seattle Yacht Club, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, and with her beloved Chi Omega sisters. Carrilou is survived by her husband Wendell Phillips Hurlbut III, her children Wendi Schield married to Steve Schield, Kyle Hurlbut and his wife Lisa D’Alessandro, and Clark Hurlbut and his wife Karen. Her seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild also survive her. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 14, 11:00am at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the United Way of King County.
parked, unoccupied Honda Civic was struck and damaged in the 7800 block of S.E. 32nd Street at approximately 10 p.m. The 20-year-old victim reported the accident away from the scene and did not know who hit his vehicle, as the other driver left the scene.
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Suzanne Joy Shultz was born in Kansas City, MO, December 17, 1932 to Ella and Myer Lieberman. She was indeed a “Joy” after 2 boys. She grew up in Kansas City, MO and married Joseph Shultz, the love of her life, in 1953. Suzanne, Joe and their 2 children moved to Seattle in 1960. She lived in Bellevue for 50 years. She loved learning, volunteering and owned 2 companies (Celebrations, Inc. and S&J Sales), retiring as a women’s clothing sales rep. She was active in her synagogue, a lifetime member of B’nai B’rith and Hadassah, and belonged to many other organizations. Suzanne was a very special person. She collected friends of all ages everywhere she went. She sparkled whenever she interacted with people and found a way into every heart. Suzanne loved to travel, especially being in her Casablanca condo in Palm Desert, CA where she enjoyed her friends and her passion for the outdoors. Nearly two years ago Suzanne was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and MDS. On that day, her life changed forever. She was unbelievably brave and never complained. No matter how she felt she always tried to help others. Suzanne passed away on June 18, 2012 with her family at her hospital bedside. She was a devoted wife for 59 years, proud mother of Dr. Wendy Shultz Spektor (Michael) and Alan Shultz, and loving grandmother to Jordan and Jeremy Spektor. She is survived by her two brothers, William Lieberman of Mercer Island, WA and George Lieberman (Floriene) of Leawood, KS. Funeral Service was at Herzl Ner-Tamid Synagogue and burial was at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue, WA on June 21. Donations in her memory can be made to the Puget Sound Blood Center and Bellevue Medic 1 and 2. 647931
of S.E. 41st Street. The damage was $150. Lost keys: A 25-year-old woman who opened the Thai restaurant in the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street reported that her keys went missing between 10:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. She had left the keys behind the counter, and her efforts to locate them were unsuccessful.
July 1 Arrest: Police arrested a 31-year-old Federal Way man at 11:38 a.m. and booked him into the SCORE facility.
July 2 Arrest: Police stopped a Ford pickup in the 7600 block of S.E. 27th Street for a report of sale violation. The driver, 45, who was also driving with a suspended license, was arrested at 5:31 a.m. and taken into Bothell police custody. Car prowl: A Bellevue resident called a 49-year-old Mercer Island woman after finding her purse behind a dumpster. The purse had been stolen during a car prowl sometime after 5 p.m. on June 28 in the 9600 block of S.E. 34th Street. When the woman retrieved her purse, she found a neighbor’s belongings inside.
Booze heist suspect returns to scene after long night Twenty bottles of alcohol were stolen from the north QFC on Mercer Island at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, July 9. The theft amounted to $900. The suspects, two men ages 20 and 23 from Maple Valley and Seattle, fled in a vehicle and were immediately located by a police officer. They initially appeared cooperative, as if they would stop, but the vehicle sped away and struck a tree after accelerating from a stop sign in the 7600 block of North Mercer Way. Both suspects then fled on foot. A King County Sheriff’s K-9 unit tracked one suspect, the passenger, who was caught and arrested. The other suspect remained at large until 5:30 a.m., when he came back to the north QFC to use a phone. QFC employees and a nearby Kiro 7 crew called 911 when they saw the suspect, banged up and bloodied, in the parking lot. He was arrested outside of Baskin-Robbins. Both suspects were booked into the King County Jail.
Jonathan Joseph Borowski Jonathan Borowski, 31, of Snohomish, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Born December 29, 1980 in Seattle, Jonathan graduated from Mercer Island High School in 1999 and received his B.A. in Finance from Western Washington University in 2003. Jonathan worked in finance at Boeing since 2004. As a toddler, Jon always seemed to be holding a ball in his hand. This developed soon into a love of all sports to both play and watch: baseball, tennis, soccer, football, and golf. With his love of golf, he was often found at a local course and his friends recall one of his all-time favorite ventures to the US Open at Pebble Beach. He loved fishing and always had an eye for fine cars. We will remember him for his quiet, competitive nature that included him being a seemingly invincible Scrabble opponent. He is remembered by his closest friends through his many trips to destinations like Cabo, Chicago, and Vegas, more recently spending a week in the Caribbean with his long-time girlfriend, Lisa. A few days before his passing Jon and Lisa enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Leavenworth, WA. Jonathan is survived by his parents, Ronald and Deborah, both of Mercer Island, siblings Christopher and Lauren, girlfriend Lisa and their dog Enzo. A service was held at St Monica Catholic Church on Friday, July 6th. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association. To share your thoughts about Jonathan, please visit our on-line guestbook at www.columbiafuneralhome.com Jonathan will be in our memory and hearts forever. 648625
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2012 Muni League candidate ratings By Reporter Staff
The Municipal League of King County has released its fall 2012 candidate ratings. Members of the Municipal League spend about a month reviewing candidates through questionnaires, speaking with references, interviews with the candidate and by studying the candidates’ public record. Candidates are ranked in four areas: involvement, character, effectiveness and knowledge. The possible ratings are: • Outstanding: Has made numerous outstanding contributions requiring skills related to the office, is a path-finding and respected leader, brings knowledge and creativity to issues. • Very Good: Makes significant contributions, is a skilled builder of consensus, inspires confidence in the way he/she would serve, is thorough and attentive to issues. • Good: Has been active and effective in many roles, is capable of moving people to productive action, has a strong record of participation in problem solving, shows satisfactory commitment to tackling issues. • Adequate: Has a record of participation and interest, is effective on specific issues, has provoked questions about suitability as an office holder, will need significant time/energy to fill gaps in knowledge. • Not Qualified: Doesn’t appear engaged, has a record that casts doubt on ability to be productive. Here are their results (note: i = incumbent).
State Senate • Maureen A. Judge, Democrat, Good • Stephen Litzow (i), Republican, Very Good
Gun violence can be a result of untreated mental health issues By Police Chief Ed Holmes & MIYFS Director Cindy Goodwin
Over the past two months, there have been several incidents of random violence in communities across King County. As community leaders, parents and citizens, our hearts go out to the families and friends of these victims. This type of unprovoked violence is a tragedy for everyone involved. Part of the tragedy is the common thread linking these incidents — the untreated mental illness among the violent perpetrators involved. People who knew these individuals reported seeing indicators of mental illness prior to the violence, yet intervention did not happen or was not successful. These incidents remind us of the importance of ensuring access to mental health care and the need to overcome any stigma regarding getting help for psychological issues. Rooted both in genetics and environmental factors, mental illness is a reality in every culture and does not discriminate based upon gender, education, orientation, race, social or economic standing, or any other human characteristic. Although violence against oneself or others as a result of mental illness is rare, we have recently seen too many harsh reminders of the risks of ignoring or delaying seeking professional help for mental illnesses. On Mercer Island, there is a long-standing part-
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help mentally ill residents access needed help and services. YFS counselors and new fire and police staff also meet to discuss available resources and procedures for making appropriate referrals for all types of mental health services. In addition to the strong working relationship with YFS, the Mercer Island Police Department has also recently sent its officers to Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. CIT training helps officers to better understand mental illnesses, and how best to respond to these types of situations. When officers are called to these situations, it is very
Rosalia “Rosy” M. Miyaya, a 38 year resident of Mercer Island, passed away at age 87 on Monday, July 2, 2012 at her home. She passed away peacefully in the presence of family. Rosalia was born in Rosalia, Washington on February 2, 1925 to Harry and Tamayo Kondo. She was the fourth of six children. The Kondo family moved to Priest River, Idaho in 1933 when Rosy was 8 years old. From that time on, Rosy made and maintained friendships that have lasted until today. Her high energy, kindness and sense of humor attracted people to her all of her life. In 1943 and 1944, Rosy attended the University of Idaho. Her college career was cut short by a need to help out at home in Priest River. Rosy had wanted to be a teacher, but was told by counselors that being of Japanese descent, her chances for employment would be very limited. She resumed her pursuit of a career by moving to Detroit, where her brother Mark was in dental school and then attended a dental assistant school in San Francisco after the war. She moved back to Detroit and met a handsome war vet, Clement K. Miyaya, who was attending Wayne State University. They married on October 27, 1951.Their first child, Mary Sue was born in Detroit a few years later. After Clem’s graduation, the family moved to Newport, Washington. Rosy was a busy homemaker and had her second daughter, Molly Kei.
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helpful to be able to provide the individual and their families with referral resources. The good news is that mental illness is treatable, and counselors are trained to identify signs of potentially dangerous behavior and to arrange for appropriate care. But in order for people to receive treatment, they must first be brought to the attention of a mental health professional. Should you ever have a concern about an individual’s behavior or safety, we ask that you consult a YFS mental health professional or bring your concern up to the police. It
is not nosey, rude or wrong to express honest concern for anyone, especially if you are concerned for their wellbeing or that of someone else. If you see a behavior or hear something that d i s t re s s e s you, take a moment (in confidence) to run your concern by a professional. It might save a life. Let’s learn from the recent incidences of violence and reach out for help on behalf of someone displaying signs of mental illness. Contact Mercer Island Youth and Family Services at 275-7739, and Mercer Island Police at 275-7610.
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nership between city departments that helps the community deal as effectively as possible with high-risk situations that include individuals with mental illness. The Department of Youth and Family Services (YFS) makes affordable mental health care available to all Island residents, effectively intervening before issues get out of control. In addition, YFS counselors work with the police and fire departments to cooperatively address mental health crises when they arise. For example, YFS counselors are contacted by fire and police to participate in home safety and wellness checks and to
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In 1962, the family moved to Spokane,Washington. In 1973, the family moved to Lacey, Washington for a year and then on to Mercer Island. During that time she was the office manager for her brother-in-law Dr. Yoshitaka Ogata’s orthodontic practice. Her energy and outstanding people skills were a perfect match for her work. After her retirement, she and Clem traveled and continued to maintain old friendships while adding new ones through the two morning walking groups they joined Rosy was best known for her kind and compassionate heart. She always had a humble countenance mixed in with humor and bit of playfulness. Rosy is predeceased by Clem, and her brothers Mark (Susan), Fred and Cheney (Vi) Kondo. She is survived by Mary Miyaya (Kevin Graham) and Molly Chin (Dexter). Grandchildren are Alicia Teel (Caleb), Natalie Graham, CJ Stafford, David Graham, Katerina Graham, Keiko Stafford, and Aliya Chin.All reside in the Seattle area. She is also survived by her sisters, Molly Arima (Tom) and Mabel Ogata (Yoshitaka) and sisters-in-law Michi Kondo and Nobi Okubo. There are numerous nephews and nieces and their families. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Rosy’s memory to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018 The viewing is on Wednesday, July 11 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and the memorial service will be on Thursday, July 12 at 10:00 am at Bonney Watson Funeral Home, 1732 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. Please visit bonneywatson.com to sign the guest book and leave any memorial messages. 648721
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Starting in the fall, Mercer Island High School will have two new associate principals, one a familiar face. Jamie Prescott and Jeffery D’Ambrosio will join the school’s administration team as associate principals in the next school year. Prescott is a teacher at MIHS, as well as the girls basketball coach and graduate of the school. She finished her administration internship and was the school’s dean of students during the last school year. Prescott completed a master’s degree at the University of Puget Sound and a bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington. D’Ambrosio moves to the Mercer Island School District from Snoqualmie, where he completed his administrative internship. He taught history and was the basketball coach at Mount Si High School. He has also taught special education and was a coach at Eastside Catholic High School. He completed a master’s degree at Seattle Pacific University and a
Youth Theatre Northwest begins summer series For 29 years, Youth Theatre has been a regional leader, inspiring youth in the magic of live theater and the thrill of perfor-
Rosemary Leach, daughter of Dawn and Richard Leach of Mercer Island, graduated on May 13 with an Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees from Cottey College in Nevada, Mo. Leach was on the President’s List for her scholastic performance during the spring 2012 semester. Charles Wood of Mercer Island graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology on May 21 in Chestnut Hill, Mass. The Boston College class of 2012 included over 4,400 undergraduate and graduate degree recipients.
A complete list of June WSU grads Ten Mercer Island residents graduated from Washington State University in May. Grads include Lindsay Jens Deklerk, Bachelor of Arts in Apparel, Merchandising, and Textiles; Paul Francis Ehlers, Bachelor of Science in Genetics and mance. “The Sound of Music” opens on Friday, July 13, and runs through July 29. “The Sound of Music” is performed on YTN’s mainstage. Performances take place on Fridays and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and weekday
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MISD has six new National Board Certified teachers Mercer Island’s new board-certified teachers include Erica Hill, Susan Jobe, Aaron Noble, MIHS; Danae Burger, IMS; Heather McLyman, Lakeridge; and Julie Hovind, Technology Integration Specialist, elementaries. The total number of Mercer Island teachers with this highest level of national certification is 45, or about 18 percent of the total teaching staff. matinees on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. Youth Theatre Northwest is located at 8805 S.E. 40th Street on Mercer Island. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at (206) 232-4145, ext. 109, or online by visiting www.youththeatre.org.
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State gets waiver from ‘No Child Left Behind’ law The Mercer Island School District is one of just a handful that meets the law’s requirements By Reporter Staff
The U.S. Department of Education has granted Washington’s waiver request from Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requirements aka ‘The No Child Left Behind Law.’ Washington is one of 26 states that have received waivers to date. “This decision is welcome news that gives our state the opportunity to implement bold reforms around standards and accountability,” said Washington state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn. “It allows state and local educators to decide how to best meet the individual needs of students they serve. Current law is written in a way that narrowly defines ‘success’ based mainly on standardized test scores.” The change will not affect the Mercer Island School District, said Superintendent Gary Plano. “We are one of the few districts in Washington state who has met all of the law’s requirements involving annual yearly progress,” he said. “But,” he continued, “it is a good thing for our state, as the great majority of state districts have not met those requirements.” The waiver will suspend the set-aside of funds that can only be used according to federal stipuations, rath-
er than how an individual district feels its best for a student or a school, Plano explained.
Applying for the waiver was a huge undertaking for the state superintendent’s office. Dorn emphasized that receiving the waiver was a team effort. “Gov. Chris Gregoire and Sen. Patty Murray deserve a lot of credit,” Dorn said. “Both were great public advocates for our application.” “I couldn’t be more pleased with today’s announcement,” Gov. Gregoire said. “We worked tremendously hard to earn this waiver — working closely with our partners at the local, state and the federal levels. “This waiver provides our school districts with the necessary flexibility to improve student learning based on the students’ and their community’s needs. And it recognizes the collaborative efforts the state undertook to reform teacher and principal evaluations, culminating in the passage of ESSB 5895 [the law] this session. Congratulations to all those who worked tirelessly to secure this waiver.” The waiver request rested on three principles: • Common Core State Standards (CCSS): The state office and education stakeholder groups worked together to develop an approach to implementing a CCSS for English language arts and math. • Accountability System and Index: While federal requirements limit tracking and reporting data from state assessments to reading and math, along with graduation rates and other indi-
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cators for non-high schools, Washington has long been committed to evaluating school performance more broadly. The revised index will include both proficiency on multiple content areas and student growth data to provide a clearer and more equitable evaluation of school and district performance over time. • Teacher/Principal Evaluation: The new evaluation system holds educators accountable and provides a framework for meaningful professional growth. This system, built on the foundation of the new teacher and principal criteria and developed by Washington state educators, provides a direction that will empower teachers, principals and district leaders to meet the needs of students in Washington. School districts will see the results of the waiver immediately. Before the waiver was granted, districts had been required to set aside a statewide total of roughly $34 million in their budgets to pay for outside service providers with little accountability. Now that Washington has received the waiver, districts will be allowed to spend that money in ways they determine most appropriate. Some say that while helpful to districts, the waiver is only the first step to a more permanent solution. That opinion was echoed by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, who said: “This is great news for our schools. [The law] isn’t working for students across America, and the fact that so many states need waivers highlights that fact clearly,” she said. the 12 months ending in May of 2008. That amount jumped to $101,000 for the12 months ending this past May. Shoppers traveling to Mercer Island to shop from the cities of Renton and Kent spend $11,000 and $3,000 respectively for the 2007-2008 period. Those amounts increased to $24,000 and $12,000 for the 12 months ending this past May. A family from Marysville at the store recently told Philen that they make the long trip to Mercer Island to shop because, “this is the most terrific thrift store around.”
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Probus Club of Mercer Island July Meeting: 10:30
a.m., July 11, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E. Jennifer Wieland, project manager of the Seattle Department of Transportation’s Elliot Bay
Thursday | 12 South End Cash Mob: 6-8
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p.m., July 12, Mercer Village Shopping Center, 8451 S.E. 68th St. Participate in the “cash mob” to help local community small business owners by shopping in their stores and eating in their restaurants. Bring the family and enjoy dinner, a frozen yogurt, a foot massage, or just a coffee/hot chocolate. Shakespeare in the Park: 7 p.m., begins July 12, Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater, 2040 84th Ave. S.E. The two plays featured this summer are “Twelfth Night” and “A Winter’s Tale.” The performances will continue through Aug. 12. Presented by the Arts Council. For more information, visit www.mercergov.org/calendar.
5th Annual National Night Out: 6-9 p.m.,
Aug. 7, neighborhood event. This is the city’s crime prevention and preparedness event. Neighborhoods across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors, police and fire officials, and city staff. To register your neighborhood, contact Officer Franklin at (206) 275-7905 or jennifer. franklin@mercergov. org and ask to be placed on the registration list. www.mercergov.org/ emergencyprep.
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Saturday | 14 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 Tully’s at 9:30 a.m. before the parade on Saturday morning. The Wieners parade number will be printed next week. Call Marianne Bond at (206) 2362469 for more information.
Calling all Westie dogs:
Come and be part of the Mercer Island West Highland Terrier Club to march in the Summer Celebration Grand Parade on July 14. Wear a blue T-shirt and a smile, meet behind Tully’s at 9 a.m. Westies do not have to live on Mercer Island to participate. Call Miriam Beck at (206) 232-4217 for more information. Veterans Appreciation Event:
11 a.m., July 14, Veterans Pergola, Mercerdale Park. Mercer Island veterans will lead Mercer Island’s Summer Celebration Parade through downtown Mercer Island. They will march to the entrance of Mercerdale Park and meet at the Pergola for the community’s chance to say, “Thank you for your service.” The VFW Blue Star banner and live music by the Dave Irish Combo will be included.
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Wells Fargo Bank parking lot. Art works will be exhibited in two tents at the Wells Fargo Bank, Mercer Island Branch parking lot. There will be a raffle for two $25 gift certificates to be used at the MIVAL Gallery. Entry forms may be picked up at the Gallery or at the tents during Summer Celebration. Drawing: 4 p.m., July 15, MIVAL Gallery. www.mival. org.
Thursday | 19 Mercer Island Radio Operators Meeting: 7 p.m.,
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$2,599,000
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Lou or Lori 206-949-5674 www.johnlscott.com/90667
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$1,895,000
This home has it all. 5 BR/ 5 BA. Kitchen w/ every amenity. Exceptional Master Suite. Theater, exercise room, are a must see.
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First Hill View
$1,250,000
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The Villa on Forest
$4,850,000
The centerpiece of Mercer Island’s Forest Avenue, the premiere waterfront on the island’s West side. Spectacular finish level. Exacting standards. A focus on longevity. Design balances entertainment, casual living, the waterfront lifestyle.
Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/94794
Waterfront Living At Its Best!
$2,285,000
4602 East Mercer Way - 50ft +/- low bank waterfront w/2 docks totaling 100ft +/moorage, long enough for lg boats up to 46 +/- 4 bedrms 3bths, 3,468sqft with separate apartment w/another private deck. Lg grassy yard and plenty of parking. Debbie Constantine 206-853-5262 www.johnlscott.com/49600
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$1,895,000
Spectacular home with Lake Washington views! New in 2008 this home is built around the Great Room with soaring ceilings and gleaming hardwoods. Top quality throughout with spacious rooms, entertainment deck with outdoor BBQ, in an estate setting. Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/93709
New on Market
$1,099,000
8454 SE 47 ST. Open the door to this warm & inviting Mid-Island home boasting timeless design current for today’s living & taste. It has every light filled room you desire & just where you want it to be! Superb level lot offers a protected Western View with a play & entertaining size backyard & outdoor living space.
Terry Donovan, 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/73706
Grand MI Waterfront
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Deep Water Moorage
$2,150,000
9651 SE 61st PL. Low bank year round moorage. 3 bedroom 3,680 sqft 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
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$1,725,000
4,350 SQ.FT. of dramatic spaces, extraordinary details & sublime finishes with lake and cities view! Nestled in the arms of Faben Point- a location beyond perfection! Inspired architecture… Fine Craftsman… A crown jewel! Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/29996
7425 91st SE
$959,000
And better than ever! Completely remodeled in a great neighborhood. 5 BR & Huge rec room.
Tim Conway 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/36198
Waterfront Season is Approaching
$3,695,000
9022 North Mercer Way. Gorgeous 100+ feet of waterfront, panoramic views, northend location and a studs out remodel in 2004. Award winning design, interiors and landscape. Court ordered bankruptcy sale. The timing is right for an amazing value in this property. Call for an appointment to see today! Lou or Lori 206-949-5674
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Exciting Contemporary $1,995,000
Construction has just begun on an exciting 4 bedroom contemporary, custom designed to best accommodate this private 1+ acre site.
Jean A. Locke 206-898-7899 www.johnlscott.com/17235
First Hill Finest
$1,675,000
2227 71st SE. 2007 custom. “Luxury” is an understatement. High end finishes throughout. Minutes to I90. LID park. Shown by appointment.
Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/28189
Your Own Estate
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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
Close To UW But Far Enough Away
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$839,000
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$600,000
4bedroom / 2.50 baths 2600 square foot Brick MidCentury One-Story home with fully finished basement on level lot on quiet street. Private and sunny west facing garden space, perfect for summer barbecues as well as veggie patch. Hardwood floors. New furnace in 2008. Updated bathrooms. Close to shopping, restaurants, bus to UW. Ready to move in!. New patio and fire pit in spacious backyard. Great Bryant Community.
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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
$829,000
8455 W. Mercer Way. Well maintained 4BR home on 16,000 sqft of land. Master and 2 BR’s on main. Kitchen updated 2010. Stunning sunsets.
Craig Hagstrom 206-669-2267 www.johnlscott.com/86006
4215 Island Crest Wy. “Get on the Train” with the best location, & the award winning - school district. 2,200 SF, 13,964 SF Lot. Fully updated one level home w/ a quiet backyard & mature landscaping throughout. Updated 3 bedrooms, w/ walking distance to schools, parks & pool. Euro modern kitchen, vaulted family room, dining room, 2 fireplaces. Minutes to Seattle and Bellevue.
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$495,000
Sparkling waters of Lake Washington, Twinkling City Lights & Majestic Cascade Mountain Range! The Craftsman Architecture of the home is tiemless… with a constant nod to the brilliant & breath taking views!
$595,000
6201 Island Crest. 4-BR, 2060 sqft Rambler on 14,370 sqft lot. Mid-island convenience. New furnace, kitchen updated. Room to grow.
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!
Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/64802
Mark Eskridge 206-251-2760 www.johnlscott.com/76009
8720 SE 59th PL. Imagine the possibilities1 Live-in as is, build your large dream home or sub-divide & build two homes. 26,348 SF of level, buildable space. Lush gardens w/great privacy. Partial view of city and lake.
8408 SE 33rd PL. Premier north-end location. Beautiful 11,350 SF lot backs to Luther Burbank park. Endless possibilities with this 3,000 + SF home. Fully furnished living areas upstairs w/ 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Huge unfinished rec-room downstairs w/tall ceilings, plus more bedrooms, shop and 3rd bath.
Dieter Kaetel, 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/15954
Andrea Pirzio Birolli, 206-930-3456, Lauren Fornier, 425-999-6865 www.johnlscott.com/67380
New on Market
$798,000
Queen Anne Townhome $579,500
1922 12 AVE W. Tucked away on a dead-end street this chic Townhome, End-Unit of 3, boasts a sought after West Side Queen Anne locale. Close to everything! A Chef’s Kitchen features Slab Granite, Stainless Steel Appliances, Breakfast Bar, Eating Nook, Waterfall & Garden Patio! The view Dining Room is dramatic above the Living Room with Gas Fireplace, Flat Screen TV, Deck, Sunsets & Magnolia View! Terry Donovan, 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/63796
Watercourse Townhome $565,000
Lovingly Cared for Craftsman
Senior Living At Its Best!
$449,500
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
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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! Terry and Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240 www.johnlscott.com/34925
$289,800 or $1,895/mo
Enjoy all the amenities of an active Age 55+ Providemce Point Community. 2 Bedroom/1.75 Baths spacious 1481 square feet condominium. Eating space in kitchen. Garage Parking, Elevator, Balcony. Secured access to community. Dieter Kaetel 206-427-0863 www.johnlscott.com/76483
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Mercer Island CrossFit builds community, fitness in the gym
Islanders compete at Olympic trials
By Megan Managan
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By Megan Managan
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Two Mercer Island natives traveled to the USA Swimming Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb., in late June. Ethan Hallowell and Hannah Weiss both swam in the trial, though neither finished in the top two of their races to qualify for the Olympic team. Hallowell swam in the 50 freestyle event at the trials. He finished 145th overall with a 23.87 time in his heat. His time was 2.04 seconds off the top qualifying time of 21.83 by Anthony Ervin. Puget Sound native Nathan Adrian finished the race third overall in 21.68. Weiss, a student at Mercer Island High School, competed in three events. She finished 133rd overall in the women’s 100-meter
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Mercer Island student Hannah Weiss, along with her parents, Karl and Tamara, traveled to the USA Swimming Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb., in late June. butterfly in 1:02.95, 6.36 seconds behind the leader. In the 100 backstroke race, Weiss’s top race, she finished 53rd in 1:03.43, just 3.89 behind the leader. In the 200 backstroke Weiss was 181 overall with a 2:23.40 time. “It was an incredible experience for Hannah being able to swim three separate individual events at that level of competition,” said Weiss father Karl. “Her team went through a modified taper
for this meet, since they are a relatively young group and her coach is focusing on the Nationals and Junior Nationals in August, where they have a better chance of placing.” He said it was exciting to be able to watch swimmers like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte compete against each other, as well as Dana Vollmer setting a new American record in the 100meter butterfly race.
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It seems intimidating for many people — the acronyms, the workouts, but it’s the people who change minds. CrossFit, a workout regime that has gained a large following over the last several years, was once used largely by police and fire departments to get and stay in shape. Now millions across the United States use the program to get into shape. Mercer Island CrossFit, located in the Stroum Jewish Community Center building, has been doing just that for the last two and a half years. JD Green, a trainer who now runs the fitness center at the SJCC, and friend Corey McGee had talked about gyms getting into the business. When McGee was laid off and Green got the job at the SJCC, the time to start a local CrossFit chapter never seemed more ideal. Since then, the Island location has grown to around 60 members, mostly through word of mouth, said McGee. “We’ve stayed pretty small,” said McGee. “Mostly it’s through word of mouth, in a very organic way.” The partnership between Mercer Island CrossFit and the SJCC allows the two to play off the other with referrals on either side. McGee said they purposely keep the classes small, about eight to 10 people per class, which allows them to tailor the workouts to the individual. “It’s universally variable,” said McGee. “We scaled it
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Corey McGee, owner of Mercer Island CrossFit, and his wife Allison, one of the trainers, help people on the Island get into shape. to the individual and customize it for the first two or three months. It’s like recess for adults and will definitely increase fitness.” CrossFit gyms have popped up all over the area, and McGee said it’s becoming popular because it works, and it’s fun. “You suffer through the workout and all of a sudden you’re telling your friends they have to try it and you’re
addicted,” said McGee. Part of the appeal of CrossFit is the workout varies every day, set by the trainers for their group. Mercer Island CrossFit is open six days a week, taking Sundays off, with classes throughout the day. McGee said largely it’s Mercer Island residents looking to get or stay in shape, with some commuters
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MIHS athletic director takes on new role By Megan Managan
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Mercer Island High School’s Craig Olson, who has served as the school’s athletic director for the last 18 years, announced on Monday that he will be stepping down from the position. Olson said he’ll continue to work at the school in an administrative position, but will not be returning to the athletic side. “Given the fact that the high school is gaining a new
principal, Vicki Puckett, and two new associate principals, Jamie Prescott and Jeff D’Ambrosio, I will be assuming more responsibility in the school regarding instructional leadership, overall school administration, and mentorship of the two associate principals,” he said. “There are so many aspects of athletic administration I will miss, particularly the relationships formed with coaches. I am very proud that we continue to offer the best education-
ally based high school athletic program in the state.” Prescott will be taking over the duties of athletic director at the school. “I have known Jamie as a student-athlete here at Mercer Island, hired her for an English teaching position, hired her as our head girls’ basketball coach, and served on the committee which hired her as an associate principal. She is exceptional and I leave an excellent program in highly capable hands,” said Olson.
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Sports briefs MIFC Fierce win Skagit Firecracker tourney The MIFC Fierce, a girls U13 soccer team, won the Skagit Firecracker tournament in Burlington. Despite rain and cold weather, the team had three straight shutouts in the tournament, and scored nine goals. In the championship game, the Fierce faced off against Tynecastle FC, winning 4-0. The team includes: Maeve Atkins, Ava Blanchette, Ellie Daugherty, Tess Hendelman, Eliza Jacobson, Ali Kimball, Isabelle Knowles, Fiona McCann, Macy Mounger, Sophie Poole, Isabelle Petersson, Kendall Riley, Elakshi Shah, Rachel Silke, Jessie Stenberg and Kendra Watson. The team is coached by Andrea Anderson, who is assisted by Erin Anderson and Nick Blanchette.
Bellevue Blast wins state tournament in Pasco
Cities, finished fourth overall. The NSA State tournament featured 12 teams from across Washington. The team finished 4-2 overall. The Flame 10U team is coached by Taia Walters, who is assisted by Steve Olynyk. The team includes: Andie Pillsbury, Angelina Barokas, Emily Rowe, Hannah Kelley and Natalie Wilson from Mercer Island.
Tenacity Sports events in July Tenacity Sports, in partnership with the City of
Mercer Island’s Parks and Recreation Department, is hosting two flag football tournaments in late July. Over the July 28-29 weekend, two flag football events, a men’s and a coed, will take place at the South Mercer Playfields. The tournaments are each 7-on-7 with no contact. Games take place from 1 to 9 p.m. with at least two games guaranteed. Teams need to register by the July 22 deadline. Teams that refer other teams will receive a $50 discount upon their registration. To learn more or to register for an event, visit tenacitysports.com.
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Mercer Island fastpitch players Andi Pillsbury, Angelina Barokas, Emily Rowe and Natalie Wilson helped the 10U Flame Fastpitch team to a fourth-place finish at the state tournament.
Two Mercer Island residents helped the Bellevue Blast 12U team win the state tournament in Pasco in early July. The team won the B bracket. The team includes Islanders Jessica Ramseyer and Olivia Kane.
Mercer Island ‘A Team’ wins at Hoopfest At the annual basketball extravaganza, Spokane’s Hoopfest, the Mercer Island “A Team” won its division. The team of four MIHS juniors won the high school coed division after going 5-0 to win their bracket. The team includes McKenzie Krause, Daniel Sims, Jacob Stenberg and Alida Scalzo.
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The MIFC Fierce soccer team won the Skagit Firecracker in early July.
Fastpitch team takes fourth at state tournament The Flame Fastpitch team, a team playing the 10U bracket at the state tournament in the Tri-
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The Mercer Island ‘A Team’ of McKenzie Krause, Daniel Sims, Jacob Stenberg and Alida Scalzo won their division at Spokane’s Hoopfest, seen here with their court monitor.
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Crossfit | FROM 14 who make a pit stop on their way across the bridges. Mercer Island CrossFit also offers a kids program, taught by McGee’s wife, Allison. “It’s the same program, but we’ve scaled the work down,” said Allison McGee. For teens, the idea is to teach the mechanics and moving safely, while for the younger kids it’s about making the exercise a game, with lots of movement. Allison McGee got hooked in much the same way as others at the gym, new workouts and seeing the improvement. “It’s constantly changing,” she said. “Even if the workout is one of my weaknesses that day, I know that eventually the workout will be something I’m stronger at. I like that you don’t compete; it’s more a fight with myself. The people here are very encouraging.” One thing McGee said that people ask a lot is if they need to do anything to prepare for CrossFit. “Don’t try to get in shape
for it,” he says. “Doing it gets you in shape and that’s the point.” One thing many people find when working out in a gym is that it’s them doing a workout, then going home. For those in CrossFit, it’s also about getting to know the people in class. “We get to know everyone in the group and you encourage each other,” said Allison McGee. “We promote doing things together and we’ll have socials outside of the gym,” said Corey McGee. On some occasions the two things — working out and socializing — combine into one event, like the Mercer Island CrossFit 5K Challenge held at the end of June. Over 75 athletes from 12 gyms came to take part in the event
Learn more To learn more about Mercer Island CrossFit, or CrossFit in general, visit www.mercerislandcrossfit. com or call (206) 4652727.
that was part running, part CrossFit workout. “We don’t do a lot together, so it’s nice to see the other gyms,” said McGee. At Mercer Island CrossFit, it’s always free to give a class a try. McGee said on the Island their focus in the gym has been about general fitness because everyone needs to be able to do the same type of movements. If after the free trial someone decides to sign up, the first several classes are one-on-one with a trainer, teaching the movements and learning the CrossFit basics. After that there are multiple classes to choose from. “We’ve tailored it to the community,” said McGee. “In CrossFit your results and whether or not you come back depends on the attitude you have going into it.” The annual CrossFit games in California will take place this weekend, airing on ESPN3 from July 13 through July 15, as top qualifiers from around the United States compete.
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Searching for a pinot noir on Vancouver Island I visited Vancouver Island additional hang time (longer recently in a daylight for being specific search so far north) might for pinot noir, On Wine make up for the which friends lack of hot days. had mentioned. My husband I have to admit and I started in that I was and North Vancouver am doubtat Lonsdale Quay, ful. The pinot which is our noir grape is a favorite North finicky, fussy Dee Hitch Vancouver hotel. grape. It likes It is directly above heat at specific the Lonsdale Quay times. It enjoys foggy morn- Market, which is a destinaings with ocean influences, tion in itself. It compares to both of which I thought could Seattle’s Pike Place Market. happen in northwest Canada. If we want to go into downI guessed that maybe the town Vancouver, we take the
EYE ON MI | Pie contest winners
Miranda Johnson, 13, and her mother, Tanya Bednarski, won first place in the pie competition with their Summer Harvest Berry Pie at the first Pie and Dessert Contest on Sunday, July 8. Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Advisory Board partnered with the Mercer Island Farmers Market to hold the contest. Contributed photo.
15-minute Sea Bus that lands in Gas Town. The Sea Bus, Sky Train and city buses use the same Day Pass, so you can travel all over Vancouver with a $9 Day Pass or single transfers. Lonsdale Quay Hotel is next to a landing for Cates working tugs. We love to watch the tugs come in at the end of the day. We provisioned heavily at the market and caught the Horseshoe Bay ferry to Nanaimo, which was our headquarters while we sought out the elusive pinot noir. Since it was February, we did not need reservations but were warned that from late spring to early fall, reservations are mandatory. The Horseshoe Bay ferry crossing and the later Tsawwassen ferry crossing were $80 each way for our car, driver and one passenger. Reservations are an additional $20. In British Columbia, there are two kinds of liquor stores: one is run by the government, and the other is private. I visited two of each and was surprised at the lack of expertise in all four stores. In every store, I asked about Vancouver Island pinot noir. Three of the stores showed me wines from the Okanogan, which is our equivalent of Eastern Washington. In one store, the clerk dragged me over to the import red section, showing me Spanish, Argentinean,
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Wineries on Vancouver Island offer not only great wines, but stellar views of the islands. Australian and Portuguese wines. When I asked again about Vancouver Island pinot noir, he said, “These are really good red wines.” To be fair, many wineries try to sell at the winery to make the most profit, so maybe there wasn’t enough production to sell in wine stores or restaurants. All the wines in restaurants were from other parts of Canada rather than Vancouver Island. Because I visited in late January, many wineries were not open. The round trip by
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car from Nanaimo to Victoria was almost six hours. I did see winery directional signs along the way, but nothing was open. We did venture to the West Coast, to Tolfino, which was another eight-hour car trip across snowy mountain passes. Tolfino is in Pacific Rim National Park, and there is a charge of approximately $8 to go there from March through October. We have friends who snowbird to Arizona. There is a contingent of Canadians from Vancouver Island who also snowbird to Arizona.
They rent out their Vancouver Island homes to Canadians from eastern Canada, where the winters are harsh. When we drove around neighborhoods, we noticed that well over 50 percent of the homes boost rentable units — either duplexes or actual separate buildings. Whenever we travel, I have a specific packing list. Ever since we purchased our GPS, I haven’t been late for a winery visit. (Best $100 we ever spent!) I always make a list of the National Public
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Lots to check out at this weekend’s Summer Celebration display will take place on Saturday, July 14, with viewing in Luther Burbank Park. The show is expected to start around 10 p.m. A shuttle is available to help Islanders avoid parking near the park for the fireworks. The Mercer Island Medical Imaging Fireworks Shuttle will run in a loop from City Hall to Luther Burbank Park from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. After the event, buses will take riders back to City Hall. The Mercer Island Rotary Club’s Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday morning from 8 a.m. to noon at Mercerdale Park. A $5 donation is suggested. To see a full list of booths and local nonprofits that will be participating in the event, visit our website at www.mireporter.com.
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Another different item was poutine, which is Quebec in origin: French fries and cheese curds with gravy on top — nothing healthy for you. When I ordered a hamburger in a restaurant and asked if I could substitute poutine for French fries, the server recommended going to the Costco snack bar for “the best poutine on Vancouver Island.” So my quest for the elusive Vancouver Island pinot noir turns out to be more of a travel log. Vancouver Island is more like our own Puget Sound appellation, with fruit wines and German grapes such as madeline angevine, siegerrebe and gewürztraminer predominating. If we were to travel to Vancouver Island again, I would go later in the year and focus near the
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town of Duncan to visit Averill Winery and Blue Grouse. Also, Church and State Winery is a destination winery that has won awards for their wines and for their winery architecture. I would also go to see Malahat Estate in Malahat, Rocky Creek in Cowichan Bay, and Starling Lane in Victoria. Very few Canadian wines are available in the United States. The border is not the only issue. For a long time, Canada had a huge tariff on United States wines to protect a wine industry that virtually did not exist. One man from Canada used to buy Napa Valley and other American wines and then have the wine store make a phony receipt so that he would pay a much lower duty as he crossed the border to go home. Many American
wineries have not forgotten the snub, and worked to block Canadian wine distribution. If I were doing a one-time Canadian wine visit, the Okanagan Valley is where I would concentrate. The Okanagan Valley in central British Columbia is the largest and oldest grape growing region. The south end of the valley, which receives fewer than six inches of rainfall yearly, is the only classified desert area in Canada. The north end of the valley, also arid, receives fewer than 16 inches of rainfall. Winesofcanada.com is a wonderful overview of Canadian wines. Stay tuned for my next wine column on Lake Chelan, where we found wineries open and wines to taste.
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Radio (NPR) stations. In Hawaii it is HPR (Hawaiian Public Radio) and in Canada, it is BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). Three of my best knives go into a special knife carrier. Using inferior knives when cooking makes me cranky. Lastly, we take a list of the nearest Costcos for gassing up and provisioning. While the Canadian Costco snack bars feature the ubiquitous $1.50 hot dog and drink combo, they offer other items. One was the Montreal steak sandwich, which is similar to a pastrami sandwich on a ciabatta roll and was delicious. And yes, it does come from Montreal. We bought several packages of the meat to bring home.
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Now that the Fourth of July is over, Mercer Island residents can shift their attention to the next big upcoming event: Summer Celebration. The 2012 event, with the Spirit of the Olympics theme, takes place July 14-15 around the Island. The “Olympic Spirit” community parade begins at 10 a.m. The arts and crafts fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Booths for local community businesses and nonprofits will be open throughout the weekend. The car show will take place on Sunday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Farmer’s New World Life Insurance parking lot. This year’s fireworks
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Mercer Is. lot $300,000 .48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. C o n ve n i e n t l o c a t i o n . #295333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Moses Lake $18,985,000 1 6 2 . 9 a c d eve l o p m e n t piece. Next to business park & close to airport. Par tial agr iculture. Utilities close by or in street, additional parcels available. #311380 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
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Moses Lake $270,000 2 parcels making 9 acres, formerly used as the guard dog kennels for Air Force Base. Buildings & kennels not currently in useable cond i t i o n , va l u e i n l a n d . #311308 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
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Mirrormont lot $55,000 Reduced, just under an ac lot in Mirrormont. Neighboring homes have views of Poo Poo Point takeoff area. Relax on your deck & watch the show. #206333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Moses Lake $1,941,000 Level 12.73ac with easy access, all roads and infrastructure complete to site. Additional parcels available. #311248 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
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Bellefield Park $450,000 Downtown Bellevue Townhome, newly renovated throughout, 2BR+2.5BA, club hse, pool & tennis cour ts, magnificent grounds, pvt patio & deck, new furn+AC, gar #280475 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351
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Commercial $175,000 Price reduced to sell. Updated commercial in Bremerton. Current business would like to lease back. Free street parking. #276347 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake $400,000 Former liquor store with excellent street presence and easy load/unl o a d t o r e a r. 5 , 0 0 0 s f r i g h t o n B r o a d w a y. #311228 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
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Kirkland View $825,000 Nearly new Craftsman 5BR+2.5BA, great rm, hdwds, gourmet chef ’s kit, master on main+patios & deck, office & rec rm lower levelspecial! #367542 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516
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Share this beloved musical with your children and grandchildren! When the young nun Maria proves too high-spirited for religious life, she is dispatched from her convent to serve as the governess for the seven downhearted children of the widowed Captain Von Trapp. Though discipline is not within Maria’s nature, her kind heart and love of music captivates the children and inspires them to find their voices and sing. The return of laughter and music at home opens up the Captain’s heart as well and he marries the lovely governess. Despite a hopeful future, the fall of Austria to Nazis Germany threatens to rip the family apart. In the midst of wartime chaos, how will the Captain find the clarity of mind, like the lyrics of a simple folk song, to lead his family to safety? Best for ages 6+. Parental Advisory: Wartime themes.
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COLDWELL BANKER BAIN MERCER ISLAND OFFICE | 7808 SE 28th Street #128, Mercer Island |
206-232-4600
To see every home that is for sale in Western Washington go to cbbain.com
OFF ISLAND HOMES -SHORT SALE-
$73,750 Moses Lake
-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
Issq Chateau style beauty! Top floor with beautiful view of professionally landscaped courtyard. Secured underground parking, elevator. You can’t beat this price! #314087 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Commercial
$237,500
PREAPPROVED LIST PRICE BY LENDER! Seattle. Currently rented, but has great development potential. L3 zoned. Conceptual drawings and plans available for purchase. #334884 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
$242,500
MULTI FAMILY DUPLEX. W Seattle. Great investor opportunity! Zoned C-140 w/great development potential. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334912 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
-SHORT SALE-
$279,900
MULTI FAMILY TRIPLEX in Seattle. Great investor opportunity! Zoned NC2-40, great development potential. Conceptual drawings & plans available for purchase. #334787 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Mill Creek
$299,950
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
-SHORT SALE-
$339,900
Immaculately remodeled unit in the Lake Villa community, w/a view of Lk Sammamish. Property features a pool, clubhouse, jacuzzi. Moorage available for lease. #321975 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
Bellefield Park
$450,000
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
◆ S Lk Sammamish $548,000
More than meets the eye! Surprises await in this recently remodeled 4BR/2.5BA, 3,320sf hm. Options abound, from media room w/custom AV, rec rm to roof top deck. #375284 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
The Golf Life!
$349,900
You must see this amazing 3-Level Auburn home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every floor, 3 full baths w/laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #334934 James R. Shute 206-230-5421
$675,000
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
-SHORT SALE-
$824,900
Lg 5BR/7BA 6884SF waterfront home 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
Kirkland View
$825,000
Nearly new Craftsman 5BR+2.5BA, great rm, hdwds, gourmet chef’s kit, master on main+patios & deck, office & rec rm lower level-special! #367542 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-230-5516
200’ Wtft
$869,000
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
$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
Perched above the ocean, a stunning home w/ breathtaking views. World class 4000sf of luxury. Incredible attention to details. Near Westport WA. Your dream home! #202964 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Union hill
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
Mirrormont Lot
$55,000
Reduced, just under an ac lot in Mirrormont. Neighboring homes have views of Poo Poo Point takeoff area. Relax on your deck & watch the show. #206333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Fall City
North Bend Land
$150,000
12.9 wooded ac just off I-90 at exit #31. Reduced; deeded easement for easy access. Lots of room, timber & space to roam, this will be a great location. #29160006 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$159,000
Spectacular view property, high on hill in gated Willapa Heights. Panoramic, sweeping ocean views. Highly coveted. Ready to build, septic in. Perfect f/dream home. #235503 Cathy Humphries 206-300-6142
Hoquiam Lots
Moses Lake
Kenmore 1.5 ac.
$2,536,000
$300,000
$599,000
Opportunity to build what you’ve always wanted! 21,350sf of land w/lake & Cascade views. Level pad, gently sloped yd. One house from water. #352004 Harrison & St. Mary 206-953-8359
$650,000
3.4 ac 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
$850,000
58 lots in a 55+ plat. All utilities are in, the road is paved. 1/2 reduction from previous price, nice territorial views & convenient to shopping. #194858 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$1,299,999
Stunning custom hm on over 2.5ac of pristine serenity. Traditional home, in-ground pool, poolhouse, greenhouse, sport court, idyllic creek & more. #349062 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
North Bend Bargain $249,000 Moses Lake 29+ acres of land, super easy access off I-90. Will support 3, maybe 4 homes, huge price reduction. Studies available. #206270 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Suncadia Beauty
$260,000
17k+ prime lot w/golf course view. Great nbrhd of beautiful luxury wilderness homes. Suncadia amenities: golfing/hiking/ swimming (waterslides)/dining(winery). #336653 Pam Richmond 206-265-9114
Moses Lake
$270,000
2 parcels making 9 acres, formerly used as the guard dog kennels for Air Force Base. Buildings & kennels not currently in useable condition, value in land. #311308 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
84.5 acre level industrial parcel at Grant County Airport. Lot line adjustment possible, utilities on site or in street. #311135 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake
$2,836,000
Snoqualmie Pass
$4,000,000
Moses Lake
$4,035,000
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
$400,000
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
Build New!
20.46 acre parcel. Currently in alfalfa production but adjacent to business park. All utilities available. #311271 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$300,000
1.5 ac. on a dead end st. Foundation in, plans available. All utilities to foundation. Very quiet and close in. #336910 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
$200,000 Hoquiam Estates
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
$271,000 Moses Lake
.48 acre lot on Mercer Island, with survey and some studies done. Convenient location. #295333 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
$160,000 N Bend land
10 lots in the 55+ development in Hoquiam. Prices reduced by 1/2 & quantity discounts considered. Close to shopping, good territorial views. #194835 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
$2,228,000
Level 1.38 parcel with easy access to I90. Surrounding parcels also available. #311109 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$150,000 Fall City
5+ acre lot on the upper side of Preston Fall City Rd. Water stubbed to lot, lovely and close to freeways. #149921 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
Ocean View Lot
Moses Lake
$135,000 Mercer Is. lot
2.4ac 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
$271,000 Moses Lake
1.38 acres, level and ready to develop. Multiple use zoning, surrounding parcels also available. #311078 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$875,000
Commercial building updated 2002/2003. Downtown Moses Lake, ample off street parking. 13,000sf. #311281 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
WOW OceanView! $1,195,000
Moses Lake
$25,000 Moses Lake
Lot in 55+ age development, all utilities in and convenient to shopping. Huge price reduction. #194812 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Fall City
Moses Lake -SHORT SALE-
$425,000 Hoquiam Lot
This former Pay & Pak warehouse offers the new owner a blank slate to design as they will. Centrally located, 4,608sf. Possible conversion to 2 stories. #311352 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
$175,000
Price reduced to sell. Updated commercial in Bremerton. Current business would like to lease back. Free street parking. #276347 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
-SHORT SALE-
VACANT LAND
$1,160,000
7.6ac parcel, level with easy access. All roads and infrastructure complete to site, adjacent parcels also available. #311242 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake
$1,442,000
Moses Lake
$1,941,000
48+ level industrial land at Grant County Airport. Heavy rail on property plus all utilities. Possible lot line adjustment. #311131 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Level 12.73ac with easy access, all roads and infrastructure complete to site. Additional parcels available. #311248 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Several level parcels with high usability, 26.46 acres. All utilities at site, roads and infrastructure to property. Easy access. #311236 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Golf Course
$4,500,000
345+ac permit for 18 hole course in Westport. Hotel, condos, retail areas. 2.5+mi of ocean/ bay frontage, by Lighthouse State Park. Unique. #273135 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
Moses Lake
$6,814,000
Moses Lake
$8,741,000
Moses Lake
$10,969,000
Moses Lake
$18,985,000
227+ acre parcel. Level industrial land at Grant County Airport, rail and all utilities are on site or in the street. #311136 Betty Carleton 425-444-3507
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 & adjacent to business park, partial ag. Utilities close or in street, additional parcels available. #311374 Michael Schoonover 425-442-0477
162.9ac development piece. Next to business park & close to airport. Partial agriculture. Utilities 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
Lake/Mt Views
$925,000
Over 2100SF of Luxury Living w/ spectacular Lake, Mountain & City views. Live in this Elegant 2BR/1.75BA/Den Condo! Easy distance to all amenities and I-90. #280637 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
Northend Tuscan
$1,300,000
Custom design- 4B+2.5BA+office+bonus rm, outdoor rm-FP-waterfall-stone paversformal LR+DR+large kit fam rm, Fruitland lake access #350870 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-239-5516
Builder’s Dream
$479,000
Large, wide mid-Island lot with small home. Great builder opportunity or livable home for later improvements. #372612 Laura Reymore 206-230-5351 Suzanne Lane 206-419-6387
North End
$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
Wrapped Views! $1,300,000
Ralph Anderson designed and Black & Caldwell constructed, this beautiful NW Contemp is all you have come to expect from that renown team. 4BR/2.5BA’s & 4,400sf. #372985 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
◆ North End
$799,000
Gracious 4BR home in wonderful First Hill neighborhood. Great floor plan with spacious rooms, 3BA & large bonus room. Minutes to I-90/Seattle. #378185 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113 Sarah Ford 206-854-7702
New Listing
$1,135,000
FABULOUS HOME! $869,000
WOW! Upscale 4BR: Dream Kitchen w/ all the extras! Master 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
North End
$1,149,000
Fantastic 4BR/2.5BA home on shy 1/2 acre level lot, mid- island, west side w/ peak views of LK WA & mtn. Designed by Ralph Anderson & built by Black & Caldwell. #371813 Molly Penny 206-230-5515
Open floor plan, main floor master, elegant kit w/slab granite & custom natural cherry cabinets. 3440SF 3+BR/2.5BA. Fabulous home on quiet cul-de-sac. #322425
Cape Cod
Summer Fun
$1,390,000
A Hidden Treasure of tranquil beauty. This shy 1/2 acre is located in the coveted historical north end of MI. 4 bdr. 3 bath 3560 s.f #373047 Barbara Bro 206-459-8411
Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
$1,498,000
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
◆ Just Listed!
$875,000
Rare opportunity knocks! Duplex with triplex zoning on a level sunny lot in East Seattle. One block to lake with big views from 2nd story. #375478 Greg Rosenwald 206-230-5445
New North End
$1,299,950
◆ Just Listed!
$1,575,000
North end New Construction Contemporary elegance, bright open floorplan, extensive millwork, Anderson windows, granite slabs, hdwds, convenient location #367238 Don Samuelson 206-230-5435
Sophisticated home on Island Point. 5BR+office, 3.5BA; 4000SF. 2007 Remodel w/gourmet kitchen & beautiful master retreat. Views of lake and Olympics. #374720 Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580
◆ New on Market Virtual Tours Lake Views Plus $1,825,000
Sparkling Lake Views at every turn! Shy 4000SF of Luxury Living. Blt 2001 & Located adjacent to the MI Beach Club. Better than being on vacation; it is home! #356098 Becky Nadesan 206-972-1113
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
45’ Shared Wft
$1,849,000
5BR/4.25BA, 4,670+sf hm on .95 acre w/45’ of shared wft, 1/8 interest and moorage. A gateway to fun on the lake, or just enjoy an evening at the water’s edge. #357852 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
70’ & Boathouse $2,500,000
70’ of prime Mercer Island waterfront including boathouse! With over 4,180sf, there is room for everyone & every possibility in this 4BR/3.25 BA home. #371567 Peggy Watkins 206-230-5444
Westside Custom $2,750,000
Privacy on .4AC w/74ft +/- wft, pvt 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
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