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Joseph Livarchik /Staff Photo KMIH-FM’s Luke Mounger, left, and Brady Baker call the Mercer Island girls basketball 3A state tourna-ment game against Wilson High School, March 6 at the Tacoma Dome. Throughout the entire 2013-2014 season, KMIH-FM, the Mercer Island High School radio station, has sent its student radio team to broadcast both boys and girls basketball home and away games on Hot Jamz Radio FM stations 88.9 and 94.5.

The play by play

New elementary school to include composting toilets, rain water harvesting system

By Joseph [email protected]

The Mercer Island School District and the City of Mercer Island began its first of three public information open-house events Thursday, March 6.

Architects from Mahlum and Integrus Architecture were on hand to present near-com-plete site designs for the fourth elementary school, the Islander Middle School extension and the

extension for Mercer Island High School. Representing the city was its development services group, offering Islanders an opportunity to review the proposed zoning changes around the school prop-erties. School Board members were also in attendance.

Ross Freeman, sustainability and communications manager for the city of Mercer Island, said co-sponsoring the event with the school district was the most effec-tive way to present its information to the public.

“The intent is to make sure the public is aware of what the city has in mind regarding zoning changes around school proper-ties,” Freeman said. “It’s a little complicated, and we’re trying to

make sure the public has a chance to understand.”

Along with the layout of the new buildings, there was informa-tion detailing the sustainability ideas previously discussed but not charted for the projects. Many of those ideas were included in the preliminary designs.

The elementary school will have on-site gardens, geothermal wells, rain water collection and will feature a green roof, grey water plumbing system, demon-stration composting toilets and a rain water harvesting system.

The middle school will feature expanded stormwater manage-ment and daylighting, with sky-lights at the gyms tied to lighting controls. Construction at the high school will include rain water har-vesting, a cistern and a grey-water plumbing system.

Just a handful of people came to the first meeting. More people were expected at two night meet-ings held after Reporter deadline.

A green theme for Island classrooms

Ten to work with Library

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Itidarod race is the topic at Historical Society meeting

The Mercer Island Histori-cal Society will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, March 17, at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center.

Ardith Butler, a volunteer for the Iditarod Dog Sled Race, will speak about the history of the famous race and relate the behind-the-scenes activities and people that keep the race going every year. This year’s race will have just concluded.

For information, contact Tove´Lund 232-9442.

Cercle Francophone is March 18

Cercle Francophone, an informal French conversation evening, sponsored by the Mer-cer Island Sister City Association is for anybody who wants to improve his/her French and is between 7 and 9 p.m., March 18 at the home of Beth Brennen.

The only “rule” is that those who attend speak French. All levels of French are welcome. For more information and driving directions, contact Beth Brennen 232-7650 or Monica Howell 232-2983.

Magical Strings to perform at MIPC

St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, March 17. Set the mood with traditional Irish music.

The duo, Philip and Pam Boulding, who are ‘Magical Strings,’ will perform lively and traditional music on the Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer and other stringed instruments at 7:30 p.m., Friday , March 14, at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church.

No tickets required. Dona-tions of $10 or more, are sug-gested.

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Deputy Mayor appoints Islanders to work with KCLS on library redesign

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KCLS agreed to open the design process at a board meeting in late January. Earlier this month, the committee identified three main

By Elliot SuhrWNPA News Service

From Safeco Stadium to the Qwest Field and Exhibition Center in Seattle, lottery revenue has been the winning ticket for various cash-starved state accounts. A proposal in the Legislature would turn lottery proceeds into new classrooms across Washington State.

In 2000, voters approved Initiative 728, a measure that directed lottery revenue from the state general fund for K-12 education, includ-ing class-size reduction. If the bill is passed, $707 mil-lion in lottery-backed bonds would be used to finance the construction of K-3 class-rooms.

“This isn't the Republican solution or the Democratic solution—it's the right thing to do," said Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, a co-sponsor of the proposal. “We cannot continue to advocate for smaller class sizes in K-3 classrooms without funding the construction that allows for the required reductions.”

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction estimates 8,150 teachers for K-3 education and 3,500 classrooms would be needed to fully address the state’s McCleary obliga-tions.

In the McCleary v. Washington decision in 2012, the state Supreme

Court ruled that the state was not sufficiently fund-ing education. K-3 class size reduction was one of the priorities outlined by the court. According to a court order dated Jan. 9 this year, an estimated $700 million would be needed to fully fund all-day kindergarten and K-3 class-size reduc-tion.

House Bill 2797 passed out of the House 90-7 last week with strong biparti-san support. The bill would help get classrooms ready as districts begin reducing class sizes to meet McCleary obligations by 2017. School districts would be able to build K-3 classrooms at no local expense.

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction would deter-mine where the schools and classrooms would be built, prioritizing “unhoused” K-3 students according to the 90-square-foot space per student mandated under the McCleary decision.

"Kids need classrooms," said Rep. Hans Dunshee, D-Snohomish, chair of the Capital Budget Committee and prime sponsor of the bill.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn expressed his disap-pointment with both bud-gets that were announced last week. He estimated about $400 million would be

needed to keep the state on track for full funding of the McCleary decision by 2018.

“Any additional money the legislators want to appropriate for basic educa-tion is welcome,” Dorn said.

New ferry money could come from extra tab fee

By Rebecca GourleyWNPA Olympia News Service

The state House of Representatives wants to set aside $50 million to spend on the construction of a new 144-car ferry.

The money is included in the House supplemental budget for transportation, which passed by a large margin Mar. 4. However, approval of the money is contingent on passage of another bill now in the Senate.

House Bill 1129 aims to fund a third 144-car ferry by charging a service fee on all vehicles registered in Washington.

Dubbed the “peanut but-ter cup bill” during last year’s session, the bill com-bines what primary sponsor Rep. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, describes as two good things that go well together. It includes money for new ferries and makes tab service fees the same for private businesses and pub-lic offices.

The Department of Licensing contracts with a number of private business-es to offer title registration services, but these business must charge a $5 fee. The bill proposes that public offices do the same, in addi-tion to a $12 fee applied to title transactions.

Morris said that this bill would “level the playing field,” charging drivers the same amount whether they renew or purchase tabs at a private business or at a gov-ernment office.

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Lottery funds could be the ticket for new classroomsareas of concern. Among

those raised is a need for adequate interim space. Trinity Lutheran Church, which was previously iden-tified for the purpose, would serve as mostly a drop-off spot and would only accom-modate some program-ming. The committee has also zeroed in on the loca-tion of the meeting room and children’s area. Lastly, it’s taken issue with the size of the revised vestibule area, which users have described as a very functional com-

munity meeting space. Other important priori-

ties were also outlined, like the warmth of the interior. In its initial remodel plans KCLS replaced the dark cherry with light wood fin-ishing and bright furnish-ings. They hope to keep the collection size the same and ensure a donation area for Friends of the Library.

Kirsten Taylor, assistant city manager, explained that KCLS has so far agreed to only one meeting, Monday, Mar. 10, after Reporter

deadline, and a follow-up report.

“We are hopeful that the library will be open to as many meetings as is need-ed,” said Taylor.

The ten-person commit-tee was selected by deputy mayor Dan Grausz and was intended to be representa-tive of the library user base.

The committee includes Lori Robinson of Friends of the Library, Bryan Cairns, former mayor and an origi-nal library committee mem-ber and Lenore Defliese,

also of Friends of the Library. Sandi Lindstrom, a tutor, Mindy Jeppesen, a representative of the Mercer Island Preschool Assocation and Mary Kay Woolston, who has school-age children will also participate. Madison Nimmo and Sayuj Narayan will serve as the committee’s two youth representatives. St. Monica’s principal, Anca Wilson and Joel Wachs round out the list.

In addition to Grausz, councilmembers Debbie Bertlin and Benson Wong will also be involved.

For meeting minutes and more, visit libraryre-model.org.

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What do you think of Boeing getting a $199 million federal tax refund in 2013?

ISLAND TALK

“I’d say they’re playing by the rules of the IRS.”

PETER UNGERRetired

Mercer Island

“If it keeps the jobs in-state and supports the economy, all the better.”

LAURA DUNCANWife & MotherMercer Island

“I’m not surprised. That’s big business, that’s usually what happens.”

MICHEL JAMESBusiness Consultant

Issaquah

“A tax break for Boeing is great, they’re wonderful for the community.”

KERRY BUCKLINReal Estate

Mercer Island

“If it keeps Boeing jobs in-state, do what you can to keep them here.”

RICH GATESDental Sales

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From the Hu� ngton Post to Forbes, news outlets across the country are trumpeting the news that more Washington state drivers tested positive for marijuana

when stopped by law enforcement last year — even be-fore marijuana was legalized. Over 700 drivers or nearly half of those stopped in the � rst half of 2013 and who tested positive for active mari-juana, had levels high enough to lead to a drugged driving conviction under the state’s new pot laws. Some say that Washington’s move to legalize marijuana could be related to the increase. People may see marijuana as less risky now and be more likely to use it before driving. Counter-intuitively, DUI arrests are down slightly and the number of fatal crashes remains � at. Yet, arrests from impaired driving due to pot use are up. But o� cials say

that it is too early to tell how the trend will shake out. That is of little comfort. Regardless of the intoxicant involved, here are still too many impaired drivers on the road. According to the Washington State Patrol, an average of 40,000 drivers are arrested each year who

are under the in� uence of drugs, alcohol (or perhaps an iPhone) or some combination thereof. This all comes as the Washington State Patrol has fewer troopers on the road. The WSP is doing whatever they can to hire more troop-ers. More than 200 troopers and sergeants are eligible to retire in the next four years. During a presentation to the press last year in Olympia, WSP Chief John Batiste looked around the room at the late middle-aged journalists assembled and said he � gured most of us looked well enough to apply for a state trooper job. We all laughed of course, but he was serious. The only age limitation is that applicants must be older than 19.5 years of age. As the number of potentially impaired drivers on the road increase so must the number of trained law enforce-ment o� cers. Lets make certain that money made by marijuana enter-prises goes to educate those who use pot and drive and to pay for more state troopers.

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To the editorIs there progress on catching car prowlers ?

Every week the MI Reporter details the list of increasingly frequent car prowls in our community. Last week no fewer than fifteen car prowls were recorded in the Reporter. What is not recorded is any arrests by the Mercer Island Police Department for these offenses. I would like to know what is being done to address these crimes. These crimes are not being done by kids opening unlocked cars. These are criminals who are break-ing windows and stealing property, including personal documents, which can be used to steal a person’s identity. This should be of concern to anyone who has had their car broken into and nothing appeared to have been taken. Information on the vehicle’s registra-tion and other documents can be pho-tographed and then put back so as not to raise suspicion that an identity theft is occurring.

We as a community can all help by locking our cars and not leaving valu-ables in view but that is not sufficient to deter the type of criminals that are currently plying their trade in our community.

I would like to know if the Mercer Island police are utilizing any active targeting of this crime by means of a “bait car”, a car prowl task force or any other means. This is a very serious problem which needs to be addressed and resolved by our police depart-ment.

Tim McGuire

Editor’s note: After receiving Mr. McGuire’s letter, we contacted the Mercer Island Police Department to allow them to respond.

MIPD explains handling of car prowls

Mercer Island and our neighboring cities are currently experiencing a high number of car prowls. These type of incidents usually come in waves and then trail off for a period of time, only to start back up. Over the past two to three weeks, we have seen a steep increase in car prowls on the island.

Many of the recently reported car prowls have occurred in secured park-ing garages where patrol officers do not have access, while others have occurred in neigh-borhoods where officers are concen-trating their efforts on patrol. MIPD’s officers and detectives are reminding residents to secure all valuables, leave nothing of interest in plain sight inside vehicles, install motion lighting where possible and set alarms if appropri-ate. In addition, it is most helpful if residents report the crime in a timely manner and preserve the scene for

possible processing of evidence, such as fingerprints. As of late, we have had several residents call us well after the fact or after the vehicle has been cleaned up and any possible evidence destroyed, which severely hampers the investigative process.

The detective staff and patrol offi-cers are following-up on forensic evi-dence found at the scene from some of the recent calls and are tracking the sto-len property associ-ated with the vehicle prowls, when serial numbers have been

provided. MIPD’s investigators are pursuing any leads from witnesses and are working with area police departments in attempts to locate the suspect(s). Officers have made two arrests recently where the subjects may or may not have been connect-ed to some of the recent car prowls.

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Investigators are working on tying these subjects to some of these cases.

Officers have been pro-vided with crime mapping tools and are conducting heightened area patrols where it is likely the suspects will hit again.

The department encour-ages residents to call the police if they see or hear anything out of the ordinary, so officers can check the situation out. MIPD also maintains an anonymous tip line and encourages anyone with information who would like to remain anonymous to use it, 206-275-7955.

Cmdr Leslie BurnsMercer Island Police

Decision on Coval is an opportunity

The rejection by the city council of the current pro-posal to build on the Coval property provides an oppor-tunity for collaboration between the developer and the community.

I was the listing agent on the Coval Home. In a perfect world, someone who would have appreciated the home and the property would have stepped forward to buy it at the market price. It didn’t happen. Like an MS –Dos computer with a floppy drive, substantial technology changes have severely outdated the prop-erty’s mechanical systems.

The swimming pool cannot be made ADA compliant. Many of the trees that are in question are fruit trees that are well beyond their life cycle and several are not producing. Arthur L. Jacobson, the renowned tree expert, visited the property last year and commented that at least half of the fruit trees would come out if this was his property.

The developers have spent months researching, plan-ning and addressing envi-ronmental, engineering and development concerns. In reference to the watercourse, the opinion of their geolo-gist was confirmed by a firm hired by the city. If a third study is required, would that be the routine course that builders will have to face in the future? The state of the art storm drain system will emit four to five times less water run off than there currently is now on this property! And water will be treated before it is emitted! A lot has changed in storm water treatment since most the Island was developed.

There was a suggestion to build a few cottages, but the price could not bring enough to cover the cost of the land. Mercer Island needs single family housing of adequate size to support a family. This is an important opportunity for MI to meet requirements under the Growth Management Act.

As council member Jane Brahms suggested, we need to figure out how to allow the development Mercer Island codes allow. This is going to take both parties focusing on working togeth-er. The neighbors need to take the time to actually lis-ten and provide constructive input after actually learning more about how the envi-ronmental and aesthetic issues are addressed. I am sure the developer will be responsive.

Barbara KorduckiColdwell Banker Danforth

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LETTERS| FROM 5School briefsMIHS team takes third in Mock Trial Competition

A team of Mercer Island High School students took third place in the 24th annual YMCA South King County Mock Trial Competition, co-spon-sored by the King County Superior Court. Several students were nominated for honors at the competi-tion.

Nineteen teams com-peted. Each team had to manage the prosecution and defense in a fictitious criminal case, presided over by real judges.

Best attorney nominees were Sumedhaa-Priya Kothari and Brian Wen, and best witness nominees were Ailin Fu, Michael Lee, Jonah Tang and Bita Arabian.

Besides the YMCA, the program receives support from lawyers and judges associations and hundreds of volunteer hours.

High School seeks input on a school motto

Mercer Island High School is collecting input from students, staff, alumni and the Mercer Island com-munity with the goal of cre-ating a school motto. For the next month, the com-munity is invited to send in words they feel embody what it is to be an Islander.

To have your say, go to www.mercerislandschools.org/asb.

“These powerful words will become the action of our daily lives as part of this educational community,” said MIHS Principal Vicki Puckett. “We want to build a school motto to live by.”

Can you spell ‘ventriloquy?’

West Mercer Elementary School hosted its third annual competitive spelling bee Wednesday, Feb. 26. About thirty students from third through fifth grade competed for the opportu-nity to continue on to the King/Snohomish Regional Spelling Bee.

West Mercer’s Ashley Garr came in first place for the second consecutive year. Garr is a fifth-grade student in Mrs. Bourke’s class. Garr correctly spelled “ventriloquy” to move on to the championship round, and her winning word was “encryption.” Xiaoyu (Michelle) Yang came in second place. Yang is a third-grader in Ms. Isaacs’ class and her winning word was “sulking.” The runners-up went seventeen rounds before Yang was able to secure the second-place spot.

The Regional Bee will take place at 1 p.m. March 23 at Town Hall in down-town Seattle. The winner of the Regional Bee will travel to Washington, D.C.

to compete in the National Spelling Bee in May.

Parent Edge talk by author Dan Kindlon

Best-selling author and clinical and research psy-chologist Dan Kindlon will make two appearances on Mercer Island on March 31.

Former Harvard faculty member, Dr. Kindlon is the author of four books, including co-authoring the 1999 New York Times bestseller “Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys.”

At 10 a.m., March 31 at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, Dr. Kindlon will talk about his book, “Raising Cain” and ways to help boys become emotionally healthy adults.

Later, at 7 p.m., at the Mercer Island High School’s Performing Arts Center, Dr. Kindlon will discuss issues regarding children of material and emotional indulgence who are at risk for developing traits such as self-absorption, depres-sion, anxiety and lack of self-control.

He will teach parents how to avoid those pitfalls and help their children map a positive future.

Both events are free with membership to Mercer Island PTA and St. Monica School’s Parents’ Club. All are welcome but there is a

$10 charge for non MI-PTA members.

‘Reeltime’ film to focus on immigration

ReelTime, a library-sponsored, teen-run pro-gram is screening “The Harvest/La Cosecha” and “The Dream is Now,” between 1 and 4 p.m., March 15, at the Mercer Island Library. The goal is to raise awareness about the realities facing immigrants in America.

The screening is free and open to all. A discussion will follow, and representa-tives from Casa Latina and Washington Dream Act Coalition will participate and answer questions. For more, go to www.kcls.org.

Three complete degrees at WSU

Three Islanders have graduated from Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., at the completion of the 2013 Fall semester.

They are: Aaron Ray Agnew,

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science;

Garrett Tyler Beaton, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration; and

Wilson Michael Royer, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, cum laude.

Debt collectors generate high level of consumer complaints

Washington consumers are among those most like-ly to file complaints about debt collection.

Debt collectors try-ing to collect debt from the wrong person were the top source of com-plaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), according to a report released today by the WashPIRG Foundation. The report comes as the CFPB finishes collecting comments about debt col-lection in preparation for rulemaking in the industry.

“The CFPB is helping consumers get relief from shoddy debt collector practices,” said Chris Esh, Program Associate with the WashPIRG Foundation. “Many consumers who don’t owe debts are being harassed by lazy debt collec-tors who don’t verify con-sumer identities.”

“Regardless of your

financial situation, it is important to remember collection agencies have no right to harass or intimidate you,” said A t t o r n e y General Bob F e r g u s o n . “Just like the CFPB, the Attorney G e n e r a l ’ s O f f i c e receives a high num-ber of com-p l a i n t s r e g a r d i n g c o l l e c t i o n agencies. State and feder-al laws protect consumers from harassing phone calls from debt collectors.

People should always feel free to contact us about

abusive collection tactics.” The report, “Debt

Collectors, Debt Complaints: The CFPB's

C o n s u m e r C ompl a i nt D a t a b a s e Gets Real Results for Consumers,” is the final in a series of reports by the WashPIRG Foundation that analyze the com-plaints in the

CFPB’s public Consumer Complaints Database. Since last July, complaints about debt collection have already outpaced those for common products such

as credit cards and bank accounts, accounting for the second-largest portion of complaints after mortgages between July and January.

The most common prob-lems were debt collectors trying to collect debt from the wrong person (25 per-cent) or repeated phone calls (13 percent). The most complained-about debt collection company in Washington state is Encore Capitol Group. They were also found to have received the most complaints nation-wide.

For more, go to www.washpirgfoundation.org or contact the state attorney General’s office at www.atg.wa.gov/.

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Patricia J. BrickPatricia J. Brick, age 78, of Bellevue, passed away March

3, 2014. Pat Je�ery was born April 26, 1935 in Pocatello, ID, and graduated from Reed College and the University of Washington.

She was married for 38 years to Alvin Brick, who predeceased Pat in 1995. She was an employee of Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, serving as the Diversion Counselor for over 20 years.

Mother of Deborah (Rodney) Ross, Mimi (Michael) Aherne, and J.B. (Robert Jones) Brick; grandmother of Jonathan Aherne and Kelsey Ross. An avid pet lover, Pat will also be missed by her

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Marian “Billie” PorterMay 02, 1922 – February 05, 2014

On February 5, the world lost its most colorful character who was a good friend to many. Marian “Billie” Porter died peacefully with her family by her side of pneumonia. She was born to Miles and Blanche Mitchell in Everett, WA and graduated from Everett High School where she was the Girls Club President and the Queen of Hearts. She and her sister Mabel were wonderful story tellers who had vivid imaginations

which sometimes got them in trouble. The adventures they had growing up in Everett and the vivid stories of their lives will live on as favorite and lasting memories for all their loved ones. Billie attended the University of Washington and was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She married William “Bill” Porter, of Seattle in 1950 and lived in the Montlake area before moving to Mercer Island in 1960. They spent their retirement years on Camano Island. Billie was well known for her “amazing” garage sales, her bright clothes, and her outgoing and gregarious nature. Everyone who met Billie loved her for her sense of humor and friendliness. She spent her last years as a resident of Merrill Gardens/ Emeritus in Stanwood where she was an ambassador for new residents. She met so many wonderful friends, including the amazing sta�.

Billie was preceded in death by her husband Bill and her sister Mabel Louise Smoke. She is survived by her two children, son, Mac Porter (Pam); daughter Susan Rutledge (Steven) both of Bellevue, granddaughters Jhensi, Linley, Taylour and Haley and her nieces Patty Huston (Bill); Rosemary Flannigan (Randy); and nephew Pat Healy.

A celebration of Billie’s life will be held on May 4 at her daughter’s home in Bellevue. Please visit www.asacredmoment.com for details and to share your favorite memories and stories of Billie.

Donations in memory of her husband Bill and her son Mac who is living with early onset Alzheimer’s may be sent to: UW Medicine Advancement, Attn: Gift Processing, Box 358045, Seattle, WA 98195-8045. Please make checks payable to “UW Foundation” and include “Friends of Alzheimer’s Research” and “Marian Porter’s” full name” on the memo line. Donations can also be made to NOAH Animal Adoption Center of Stanwood

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City Council seeks citizens to serve on City Boards and Commissions

The City Council is seeking a diverse range of citizens to volunteer to serve on several advisory boards.

Appointments to boards and commissions are made by the Mayor and affirmed by the City Council. Generally, terms run June 1 through May 31 for a four-year period. Upon appointment, board members can expect to spend approximately ten hours a month serving on the board, although the level of commitment may vary.

The boards and com-missions with positions available are:

• Arts Council (4 posi-tions)

• Design Commission (1 position)

• Open Space Conservancy Trust (2 positions)

• Planning Commission (2 positions)

• Utility Board (2 posi-tions)

•Youth & Family Services Advisory Board (4 adult positions, 3 cur-rent 8th grade positions, and 3 current 10th grade positions)

For more information on each of these boards or commissions, go to mer-cergov.org and click on the Boards and Commissions’ tab along the top of the page.

Contact Deputy City Clerk Karin Roberts at 206-275-7795 or by email at [email protected] for further infor-mation or to have an appli-cation mailed to you.

The application dead-line is May 9, 2014.

TUESDAY | 25BURGLARY: Between Feb. 16 and Feb. 23, residents of Holly Lane were on vaca-tion. While gone the house sitter had several friends over who reportedly stole an Apple iPad, Louis Vuitton wallet, an Xbox and 20 to 30 bottles of alcohol.

WEDNESDAY | 26INFORMATIONAL REPORT: A Tacoma man who allowed a hired worker to use his truck reported that it had never been returned. He alleged that the truck had been stolen.

THURSDAY | 27TRAFFIC OFFENSE: An Auburn man was stopped for driving with a suspended license and found to have failed to have appeared in court on three occasions. Around 10 p.m. he was arrested, processed and later released from the Mercer Island Police Department. PROPERTY FOUND: A Mercer Island man turned into police some mail he found in the bushes. The mail was taken out of four mailboxes. One recipient was contacted

and the rest of the mail was returned to its various P.O. boxes.

FRIDAY | 28THEFT: Between midnight and noon on February 19, somebody stole the pen-dant lights from the lobby of the Devington House Condos. The lights appeared to have been professionally removed and losses were estimated at $400.

FOUND PROPERTY: An Islander found mail on the ground near his mailbox, which had seemingly been opened and tampered with. He turned it over to police for safekeep-ing.FORGERY: An Island man realized that a check he had mailed in the city was stolen and made payable to a dif-ferent party. The suspect, an Everett man, cashed it at Moneytree.CAR PROWL: An Island woman in the 3000 block of 69th Ave. S.E. noticed around 6 a.m. on Friday morning that two unlocked cars had been prowled. There was no damage to either but an iPod and a set of keys were stolen.

CAR PROWL: Just after mid-night on Friday, an Island woman spotted somebody entering her neighbor’s car. The young man was dressed in black. She yelled at him and he quickly left the car for a parked light-colored Mercedes Benz that another male was driving. The owner of the prowled car was informed and con-firmed that nothing had been stolen. CAR PROWL: An elderly Island man’s unlocked car was prowled overnight in the 3000 block of 68th Ave. S.E. A GPS unit was stolen and the glove box had clearly been rummaged through but he reported no dam-age to the car. A locked car nearby was not prowled.CAR PROWL: An Island man reported a GPS stolen from his unlocked van in 3000 block of 68th Ave. S.E. His wife had taken the car to work during the time of the report.

MONDAY | 03SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: According to a Shoreline man, a white male exited a locked facility in the 5000 block of 90th Ave. S.E. Staff questioned him in the hallway and he said he was there to see a counselor, but refused to give his name.

Staff thought it was suspi-cious because he would not give his name and kept one hand in his pocket. He left shortly after he was told the counselor was not there.

TUESDAY | 04FRAUD: An Island man received documents from the IRS asking that he send more documents with his tax return. The victim had not yet filed his tax return. The letter was addressed to him and to a female who had claimed to have no knowledge, but included his social security number. He contacted the IRS by phone but they refused to send a copy of the tax return filed in his name.WARRANT ARREST: A 1987 Toyota Camry was pulled over in the 4000 block of Island Crest Way and found to have two misdemeanor warrants and to be driving with a suspended license. The driver was arrested and transported to King County Jail.

WEDNESDAY | 05CIVIL DISPUTE: One man reported that he believed he was being filmed. Another man held up a tablet to his face. The male left and was contacted by police.

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Earlier this year, Islander Shauna Swerland, a nation-ally known executive recruiter with more than 19 years of experience, announced the launch of Fuel Talent, of which she is Founder and CEO.

The company is the result of Swerland’s acquisition of the already existing Seattle office of Glocap Search, a New York City-based exec-utive search firm where she was a partner for 10 years.

“We are honored to be matching talent with the most innovative, fast mov-ing and dynamic companies in Seattle and around the country.”

“After working in San Francisco and New York for the past 19 years and open-ing eight offices over the course of my career, I am thrilled to be back home, running my own compa-ny,” said Swerland. “I have helped over 10,000 people find fulfilling jobs in the course of my career and couldn’t be more excited to help fuel that energy for others seeking employ-

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venture is Mindy Mounger Blakeslee. The two grew up together on Mercer Island as young kids - both played state tennis for Mercer Island high school and both played tennis for University of Washington as college athletes.

Mindy and Shauna were reunited when Swerland moved back to Mercer Island after 20 years away and recruited Blakeslee to join her in her long stand-ing New York based recruit-ing business. In July of 2013, Swerland launched Fuel Talent and recruited Blakeslee once again as part of her core team. The team is based on 5th and Union downtown and special-izes in roles ranging from administration, marketing, E-Commerce, accounting, and creative design roles.

“We are honored to be matching talent with the most innovative, fast mov-ing and dynamic companies in Seattle and around the country,” said Swerland.

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Hollow marks 25th year teaching Jazzercise here

Jazzercise instructor and Mercer Island resident, Lori Hollow, is celebrating her 25th year teaching Jazzercise for Mercer Island Parks and Recreation. Jazzercise has been with the community center since long before that time. It has been passed from hand to hand. It is one of the few programs that has maintained its appeal and grown in student numbers.

Hollow was certified while teaching elementary school in West Germany in 1989. She moved to Washington in 1991 where she picked up the classes from another instructor. Since then the class has been in the North Mercer Gym, the old community center, the VFW Hall (while it was being remodeled) and finally in the Mercer island Community and Event Center. It has grown from eight classes a week to 17.

So what has kept Jazzercise popular all these years? Jazzercise itself is celebrating its 45th anni-versary. Yet, the program continually changes with the times. In one hour, you build a strong heart, train your core, and strengthen your muscles, not to men-tion work on balance, flex-ibility and coordination.

The public is invited to try a class for free Mar. 24 to 29. A special celebration class is at 9:30 a.m., Mar. 28 at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center.

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Director hopes that new theater will be taken into account as YTN proposal moves ahead

By Celina Kareiva [email protected]

Standing in the mid-dle of the Stroum Jewish Community Center’s new performance hall, CEO Judy Neuman, can’t help but get excited about the revived space: natu-ral light, state-of-the-art acoustics and 350 seats that can pull into the wall with the push of a button.

“Previously this was the same footprint, very dark and dingy, no natural light in this space at all,” says Neuman, gesticulating to the various new features. “One of the goals was real-ly to break this open.”

In February, SJCC, long a fixture on the Island, hosted a grand opening for its new performance hall. The $5 million con-struction project got underway last fall and on Feb. 7 opened its doors to the public after just six months of construction for an evening full of per-formances. It was the cen-ter’s first capital campaign since the mid-1990s. Roughly 320 people were expected to have turned out on opening night.

“The auditorium [was first built] in the sixties and had some wear and tear,” said communica-tions manager Sarah Tobis, who can remem-ber participating in plays there as a girl. “It needed a major overhaul and to expand to meet the com-

munity’s needs and [that of] the cultural arts pro-gram.”

The new facility fea-tures nine skylights, blackout shades for films during the day and hear-ing loop system for senior citizens and the hearing impaired. An adjacent foyer can double as a multi-purpose space, fea-turing play structures for kids during the day and then transforming into a reception space for events. The room it opens to will serve as JCC’s library and a magnetic wall can hold r o t a t i n g a r t w o r k , p o s t e r s and other exhibits.

Neuman says she expects the space to be used for any num-ber of pur-poses: wed-ding recep-tions, Bar M i t v a h s , third party performances and the like.

The project is part of a broader revitalization of the JCC, an attempt to bring the beloved com-munity center into the 21st century. Future proj-ects are in the pipeline though Neuman would say only that they would be vetted by the board in a similar fashion and con-ducted in phases because they will require moving walls and retrofitting.

“It used to be that you would plug a mic in and you’d hope it would work,” remembers Neuman. “We would never have been able to bring in the type of talent we’re bringing in, as well as the film festival in our old auditorium. Now the sky is the limit.”

Talks have recently

launched about an anchor venue for performing arts on the Island, the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA). Youth Theatre Northwest would be the primary tenant but early conversations have also hinted at off-Island pro-ductions by ACT Theatre and Teatro ZinZanni. Neuman says she hopes if plans progress, they take into account spaces like hers. She’s only had one preliminary discus-sion with the MICA team and says that because JCC doesn’t run or strive

for a for-mal theater p r o g r a m , it’s hard to d e te r m i ne if there’s demand for two stages.

“My hope would be that what-ever is built is a com-p l i m e n t to what is already here

and not a duplication…It would be silly to build a movie theatre the way we have and to have anoth-er on the island,” notes Neuman. “We should be able to share and combine resources to bring the arts to this community.”

For more information about upcoming events at JCC, visit: http://sjcc.org/cultural-arts/arts-events/.

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“We should be able to share and combine resources to bring the arts to this community.”

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Islander Destination ImagiNation teams excel at tournament

Eighty students in 12 teams representing each school within the Mercer Island School District, competed in the Seattle Area Regional Destination ImagiNation Tournament, March 1, held at Mercer Island High School.

The teams have worked together since last fall to prepare for competition, with the guidance of teach-ers Mark Headlee, Chris

Cocklin-Ray and Ellis Reyes.

For eight years, Mercer Island students have com-peted in the non-profit DI program, which presents educational challenges to students in a variety of areas to enable students to devel-op 21st century skills like creativity, teamwork and problem solving.

Students not only bring knowledge and skills, but even props and costumes to present their solutions to challenges. They also have to face shorter form, instant challenges that put their creative skills to the test.

The four first place teams will represent the Seattle Metro Area in the State Tournament on March 29, in Wenatchee, Wash.

Contributed photoThe ‘Nova Wolves’ took First Place in the Elementary Structure Team; the Tension Builds Challenge. They are Jake Chansky, Wesley Ho, Kevin Wang, Miya Nakata, Jessica Zhang, Max Zhao, Landon Schmidt-Warnecke with Coach, Chris Cocklin-Ray.

Contributed photosAbove, the Six Sparks team took First Place in the Elementary Technical Team; Dig-In Challenge. They are Anantika Mannbyy, Andrew Yeh, Vishy Kamalpuram, Aidan Klein, Sai Pipavath, Agnes Mar with Coach, Chris Cocklin-Ray. Below, Team: Dino, Inc. First Place: High School Structure Team; the Tension Builds Challenge; Trevor Gullstad, Aidan Wang, Alexa Bauman, Natalie Godby, Grace Hunter, Jason Zhu, Jay Rosenstein with Coach: Mark Headlee.

Above, Los Tacos Hermanos team took First Place: High School Improvisational Team; Pandemonium Challenge. they are Ben Stoops, Cole Nielsen, Verli Chen, Bryan Zhao, Jay Rosenstein with Coach: Mark Headlee.

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Even though winter is still very much with us, it’s time to think about the summer school holidays and choosing a summer camp for your children. After several months spent in the classroom, they deserve a chance to spend time in nature and run o� their excess energy. A great place to do that is at a sports camp.

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friends in surroundings that promote health through physical activity. Running, swimming, skating, climb-ing, kayaking, team sports, and trampolines are just a few of the activities that await the children who attend sports camps.

While some camps are specialized in one particular discipline, such as gymnastics, soccer, or hockey, others allow children to try out a wide range of sports. When choosing a camp, parents have to ask themselves what their children would like. Would they like to improve their performance in a sport in which they wish to com-pete or do they just want to run around, have fun, and discover a range of di� erent activities?

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On a chilly day like today, it’s hard to believe that the warm weather will be back in a few short weeks. Summer is just around the corner, and it will soon be time for your children to go o� to summer camp or to day camp. Have you started thinking about what you’d like them to do? You’d better get busy, because now is the time to register if you want those early-bird prices.

Special campsFirst of all, � nd out from your children exactly what they have in mind when they think about going to camp. Of course, traditional camps are always avail-able; they are ideal for children who love a bit of everything. Other camps are more specialized, and some o� er activities that are really o� the beaten path. Think about the following possibilities: sports, outdoor activities, dance, martial arts, sciences, lan-

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friends go to, as they will probably be tempted by the same ones.

If none of the camps available are of interest to them, you could compare the di� erent possibil-ities yourself. There are general camps suitable for a wide range of children, while there are many others that aim to develop one particular strength. You could even take into account their school work or their personal aptitudes to help you come to a decision.

Is it still hard to decide? Just follow your in-stincts. Book a short week instead of a full sum-mer away, and then you’ll know for next year. And share all the positive experiences you had as a child at summer camp, or even better, show them some photos of your own life-long sum-mer camp memories.

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CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR ON & OFF ISLAND HOME RENTALS206-232-8600 | 7853 SE 27th Suite 180, Mercer Island | www.JohnLScott.com/WA-Mercer-Island

Julia Nordby Branch Manager

Frank CeteznikClaudia Allard Tim ConwayDebbie Constantine Daphne DonovanBetty DeLaurenti

Mark Eskridge

Terry Donovan

Shawn Elings Lou GlatzKarin Fry Lori HoldenHelen HitchcockCraig Hagstrom

Jimmy PliegoAndrea Pirzio-BiroliBrad Noe

Dieter Kaetel

Jean Locke Julie MermelsteinJames Laurie Gloria Lee Lisa Nguyen

Tony Salvata Cindy Verschueren Martin Weiss Petra WalkerMillie Su Julie VaronDaryl SummersNina Li Smith

FEATURED PROPERTIESa sign of distinction

Charming Rainier $280,000Valley Home4307 S Webster St., Seattle. � is cute, charming 2BR/1.75BA home overlooks a beautiful park. Sold as is. Easy access to freeways & two blocks to the Othello Light Rail station.

Lisa Nguyen 206.718.6553www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/87679

Tranquil Traditional $965,0009380 SE 47th St. Open & generous of space, key features include: Private master suite w/ spa & fp, anchored family & kitchen area, media room w/ wet bar, & 3 sets of French Doors leading you to deck area. A MUST SEE!

Tim Conway 206.954.2437www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/43768

Sweeping Views! $1,799,0004421 Ferncroft Rd. Dynamic 4BR/3.25BA home on estate-like setting w/ sweeping views of Lake WA. Open � oor plan w/ designer touches, opulent � nishes & attention to detail make this a special home.

Tim Conway 206.954.2437 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/39084

Brand New Craftsman! $4,625,0008440 Benotho Place SE. � is brand new 5BD/4.75BA waterfront home is now complete! Dramatic views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. Craftsman style complete w/ huge great room, gourmet kitchen, lg yard, dock, and more!


Amazing Gated Retreat $2,350,0004495 E Mercer Way. Dramatic foyer leads you into opulence. � is 6BD/5.5BA home on 2.91 acres has it all: incredible � nishes, chef ’s kitchen, elevator, home theater, master suite w/ fp, & MUCH MORE! Enormous wrap around deck to enjoy. Come Relax!

206.232.8600www.johnlscott.com

New on Market! $1,800,0009615 SE 71st St. Cute 3BR/1.75BA home was originally a cabin & has bee updated several times w/ freshly re� nished hardwood � rs, paint & new carpet. Great dock & beachside area. Large view/entertainment deck.


New on Market! $2,475,000PERFECTION! � is home is simply beautiful, elegant & so invitingly comfortable. Rare setting privately situated w/lrg front lawn behind gated entry. Stunningly designed w/ quality � nishes throughout. Great Rm � oor plan & Master Suite on main. A MUST SEE!

Lou or Lori 206.949.5674www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/37089

Deeded Moorage $1,795,0005059 84th Ave SE. 25 ft of shared WFT w/Dock is a Bonus to this West-side View Home. Kitchen remodeled in 2010 & has custom bake center. Beautiful trees create a private setting around entertaining size deck & level yard.

Betty DeLaurenti 206.949.1222Martin Weiss 425.417.9595

www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/93462

OPEN

SUN 1-4

Great Opportunity $75,000236 S 152nd #103. Nicely updated 1BD/1BA condo. Enjoy the ease of a ground � oor unit with an open � oor plan and patio. Potential small garden space. Centrally located in Down-town Burien w/ close proximity to freeways, shopping, recreation & transportation.


Exquisite Newcastle Home $1,325,00015124 SE 82nd Ct. From the moment you enter you’ll notice the custom touches throughout this 4BR/3.5BA home. Located in a cul-de-sac on a choice lot on the golf course beside a natural reserve.

Julie Varon 425.444.7253www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/593357

Trendy North End MI $1,450,0002423 61st Ave SE. A brilliant western focus on Seattle’s citylights and white caps of Lk Wash. 3,890 sq ft home with 3 to 5 BR (2 o� ces), 5 BA, rec room, theater, in-ground pool, exercise zone. Great sized living congregation room. Spa tub for 8, sun swim pool, beach bath.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400MLS# 535607

Pending

Elegant Craftsman $1,100,0008703 SE 50th St. � is 4BR/4.25BA o� ers welcoming space for gracious living. Light/bright Great Room living features large fp w/ river rock surround. Meticulously cared for & move in ready!

Helen Hitchcock 206.856.7007www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/96652

Pending

Office in Business Core $295,0007513 SE 27TH ST-A. Own your own o� ce on Mercer Island. O� ce Condominium on the North end in the downtown business core. 1440 sq ft o� ce space and 240 of loft storage/work space. � is end unit has two corner o� ces, one other o� ce, reception area and a conference room. Level access from parking lot.


Ridgewood Condo $295,0003200 81st Pl SE #A202. Enjoy lake & city views from this wonderful 1BR/1BA condo. Upgrades include: Granite, stainless steel appliances, solid wood cabinets, & designer lighting. Near freeway. Lots of Amenities to enjoy!


Office/Retail Condo $365,0007513 SE 27TH ST #14&15. Hard to � nd O� ce/Retail Condo in Mercer Island’s N’End Business Core. 2 Upper Floor Units sold together & next to another unit for sale, so potential to double sq ft. Used as retail dance studio since 1987. Huge Views! Dance � oor w/hi ceilings. Dressing room w/private ba. Plenty of storage.

Andrea Pirzio-Biroli 206.930.3456 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/57731

N. End View Home $1,838,0008608 N Mercer Way. Luxurious home. Family room o� spacious gourmet kitchen. Main level Mother-In-Law Ste. Great schools! Bike & walk trails nearby.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.johnlscott.com/91203

The Jewel of MI $4,768,0008066 Avalon Place. Unrivaled artistry, elegance & dazzling views are hallmarks of this magni� -cent light-� lled waterfront estate. Timeless � n-ishes. 60’ of waterfront/private dock. Inspired luxury living.


New on Market! $964,00016415 SE Cougar Mountain Way, Bellevue. Swing open the gate to the courtyard entry of this 5BR/2.75BA home. Kitchen/Great rm area boasts a huge island w/slab granite counter tops. Super sized bdrms.

Lori or Lou 206.949.5674www.johnlscott.com/lorih

New on Market! $399,0002920 76th Ave. Chic top � oor 2BR/1.75BA condo. Panoramic Bellevue/Cascade Mtn views. Top of the line appliances & new sky light in kitchen. Islandaire amenities: Cabana, Sauna & Outdoor Pool.

Petra Walker 206.715.5677www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/35692

Seward Park Area $659,0006528 51st Ave S. Seattle. 4BR/3.5BA home in immaculate condition w/ amazing � oor plan! Mother-in-law suite on ground level w/ separate entrance. Minutes to Seward Park & other great amenities.


OPEN

SUN 1-4

N’End Traditional $1,398,0002242 82nd Ave SE. Merging of traditional style, coveted N’end location & compelling views of Lake WA & the Cascades, this 4BR/3BA home has it all! 4,520 sq. ft. w/ Legal ADU, bi-level view deck & pristine backyard.

Terry & Daphne Donovan 206.713.5240www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/98739

Stylish Must See! $1,398,0002708 65th Pl. SE. Stylish, Functional, Private, Convenient N-End Location! Move-in ready 4BD/3.5BA home. Filtered lake & city views. A must see to appreciate uniqueness of this special property.



OPEN

SUN 1-4

Dramatic Mercerwood $1,299,9504240 Crestwood Place. 4BR/3BA home, sophis-ticated architecture & updated interior, immacu-lately maintained & designed w/ an open � oor plan for today’s lifestyle. Dramatic inside spaces & a medley of views as the back drop!


Pending

New on Market! $1,890,0003925 95th Ct. SE. Light-� lled 4BR/3.5BA home w/open � oor plan, high ceilings & gorgeous views of the Bellevue skyline, Lake & Cascades. Attention to detail demonstrated throughout main level master suite, chef’s entertainment sized kitchen & more. Easy I-90 access.

Craig Hagstrom 206.669.2267www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/77126

New on Market! $1,325,0007375 80th Place SE. Elegantly appointed 4BR/2.5BA home. Recently updated kitchen and master bath. Situated in the fabulous community of � e Lakes!


New on Market! $1,950,0004117 83rd Ave SE. Solid home with several updates. � e large lot could potentially be 3 lots. Views of the Lake, Olympic Mountains, and city from existing home.


Classic Rambler $660,0004021 91st Ave SE. 3BR/1.5BA classic rambler with wonderful potential, sold as is. Desirable � at site w/extra room to grow. Large 9,450 sq. ft. lot has fully fenced backyard w/mature landscaping & separate garden area.


Whispering Heights Rental $3,000/mo15626 SE 45th St. Bellevue. Charming 4BR/2.5BA Buchan traditional on corner lot. Fully fenced backyard. Highly rated Newport High School, Bellevue school district.

Cindy Verschueren 206.909.4523www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/92851

Pending

Beautiful Brook Bay $1,625,0001 Brook Bay. � e features of this 4BR/3.25BA home are enhanced by stunning city, mountain, & lake views from most rooms. Beautifully landscaped grassy � at yard & handsome ironwood deck. New Master Suite! Protected View Covenant.


Pending

Welcome to Sanctuary $844,9508420 SE 63rd. First time on market, this 3BD/2.25BA home has separate microcosms of delight. Space for gardening & zen dreaming, a separate cottage w/2 car garage, and storage galore. ONE OF A KIND!


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CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR ON & OFF ISLAND HOME RENTALS206-232-8600 | 7853 SE 27th Suite 180, Mercer Island | www.JohnLScott.com/WA-Mercer-Island

Julia Nordby Branch Manager

Frank CeteznikClaudia Allard Tim ConwayDebbie Constantine Daphne DonovanBetty DeLaurenti

Mark Eskridge

Terry Donovan

Shawn Elings Lou GlatzKarin Fry Lori HoldenHelen HitchcockCraig Hagstrom

Jimmy PliegoAndrea Pirzio-BiroliBrad Noe

Dieter Kaetel

Jean Locke Julie MermelsteinJames Laurie Gloria Lee Lisa Nguyen

Tony Salvata Cindy Verschueren Martin Weiss Petra WalkerMillie Su Julie VaronDaryl SummersNina Li Smith

FEATURED PROPERTIESa sign of distinction

Charming Rainier $280,000Valley Home4307 S Webster St., Seattle. � is cute, charming 2BR/1.75BA home overlooks a beautiful park. Sold as is. Easy access to freeways & two blocks to the Othello Light Rail station.


Tranquil Traditional $965,0009380 SE 47th St. Open & generous of space, key features include: Private master suite w/ spa & fp, anchored family & kitchen area, media room w/ wet bar, & 3 sets of French Doors leading you to deck area. A MUST SEE!


Sweeping Views! $1,799,0004421 Ferncroft Rd. Dynamic 4BR/3.25BA home on estate-like setting w/ sweeping views of Lake WA. Open � oor plan w/ designer touches, opulent � nishes & attention to detail make this a special home.


Brand New Craftsman! $4,625,0008440 Benotho Place SE. � is brand new 5BD/4.75BA waterfront home is now complete! Dramatic views of Lake WA & Mt. Rainier. Craftsman style complete w/ huge great room, gourmet kitchen, lg yard, dock, and more!


Amazing Gated Retreat $2,350,0004495 E Mercer Way. Dramatic foyer leads you into opulence. � is 6BD/5.5BA home on 2.91 acres has it all: incredible � nishes, chef ’s kitchen, elevator, home theater, master suite w/ fp, & MUCH MORE! Enormous wrap around deck to enjoy. Come Relax!


New on Market! $1,800,0009615 SE 71st St. Cute 3BR/1.75BA home was originally a cabin & has bee updated several times w/ freshly re� nished hardwood � rs, paint & new carpet. Great dock & beachside area. Large view/entertainment deck.


New on Market! $2,475,000PERFECTION! � is home is simply beautiful, elegant & so invitingly comfortable. Rare setting privately situated w/lrg front lawn behind gated entry. Stunningly designed w/ quality � nishes throughout. Great Rm � oor plan & Master Suite on main. A MUST SEE!

Lou or Lori 206.949.5674www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/37089

Deeded Moorage $1,795,0005059 84th Ave SE. 25 ft of shared WFT w/Dock is a Bonus to this West-side View Home. Kitchen remodeled in 2010 & has custom bake center. Beautiful trees create a private setting around entertaining size deck & level yard.



OPEN

SUN 1-4

Great Opportunity $75,000236 S 152nd #103. Nicely updated 1BD/1BA condo. Enjoy the ease of a ground � oor unit with an open � oor plan and patio. Potential small garden space. Centrally located in Down-town Burien w/ close proximity to freeways, shopping, recreation & transportation.


Exquisite Newcastle Home $1,325,00015124 SE 82nd Ct. From the moment you enter you’ll notice the custom touches throughout this 4BR/3.5BA home. Located in a cul-de-sac on a choice lot on the golf course beside a natural reserve.

Julie Varon 425.444.7253www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/593357

Trendy North End MI $1,450,0002423 61st Ave SE. A brilliant western focus on Seattle’s citylights and white caps of Lk Wash. 3,890 sq ft home with 3 to 5 BR (2 o� ces), 5 BA, rec room, theater, in-ground pool, exercise zone. Great sized living congregation room. Spa tub for 8, sun swim pool, beach bath.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400MLS# 535607

Pending

Elegant Craftsman $1,100,0008703 SE 50th St. � is 4BR/4.25BA o� ers welcoming space for gracious living. Light/bright Great Room living features large fp w/ river rock surround. Meticulously cared for & move in ready!

Helen Hitchcock 206.856.7007www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/96652

Pending

Office in Business Core $295,0007513 SE 27TH ST-A. Own your own o� ce on Mercer Island. O� ce Condominium on the North end in the downtown business core. 1440 sq ft o� ce space and 240 of loft storage/work space. � is end unit has two corner o� ces, one other o� ce, reception area and a conference room. Level access from parking lot.


Ridgewood Condo $295,0003200 81st Pl SE #A202. Enjoy lake & city views from this wonderful 1BR/1BA condo. Upgrades include: Granite, stainless steel appliances, solid wood cabinets, & designer lighting. Near freeway. Lots of Amenities to enjoy!


Office/Retail Condo $365,0007513 SE 27TH ST #14&15. Hard to � nd O� ce/Retail Condo in Mercer Island’s N’End Business Core. 2 Upper Floor Units sold together & next to another unit for sale, so potential to double sq ft. Used as retail dance studio since 1987. Huge Views! Dance � oor w/hi ceilings. Dressing room w/private ba. Plenty of storage.

Andrea Pirzio-Biroli 206.930.3456 www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/57731

N. End View Home $1,838,0008608 N Mercer Way. Luxurious home. Family room o� spacious gourmet kitchen. Main level Mother-In-Law Ste. Great schools! Bike & walk trails nearby.

Frank Ceteznik 206.979.8400www.johnlscott.com/91203

The Jewel of MI $4,768,0008066 Avalon Place. Unrivaled artistry, elegance & dazzling views are hallmarks of this magni� -cent light-� lled waterfront estate. Timeless � n-ishes. 60’ of waterfront/private dock. Inspired luxury living.


New on Market! $964,00016415 SE Cougar Mountain Way, Bellevue. Swing open the gate to the courtyard entry of this 5BR/2.75BA home. Kitchen/Great rm area boasts a huge island w/slab granite counter tops. Super sized bdrms.

Lori or Lou 206.949.5674www.johnlscott.com/lorih

New on Market! $399,0002920 76th Ave. Chic top � oor 2BR/1.75BA condo. Panoramic Bellevue/Cascade Mtn views. Top of the line appliances & new sky light in kitchen. Islandaire amenities: Cabana, Sauna & Outdoor Pool.

Petra Walker 206.715.5677www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/35692

Seward Park Area $659,0006528 51st Ave S. Seattle. 4BR/3.5BA home in immaculate condition w/ amazing � oor plan! Mother-in-law suite on ground level w/ separate entrance. Minutes to Seward Park & other great amenities.


OPEN

SUN 1-4

N’End Traditional $1,398,0002242 82nd Ave SE. Merging of traditional style, coveted N’end location & compelling views of Lake WA & the Cascades, this 4BR/3BA home has it all! 4,520 sq. ft. w/ Legal ADU, bi-level view deck & pristine backyard.


Stylish Must See! $1,398,0002708 65th Pl. SE. Stylish, Functional, Private, Convenient N-End Location! Move-in ready 4BD/3.5BA home. Filtered lake & city views. A must see to appreciate uniqueness of this special property.



OPEN

SUN 1-4

Dramatic Mercerwood $1,299,9504240 Crestwood Place. 4BR/3BA home, sophis-ticated architecture & updated interior, immacu-lately maintained & designed w/ an open � oor plan for today’s lifestyle. Dramatic inside spaces & a medley of views as the back drop!


Pending

New on Market! $1,890,0003925 95th Ct. SE. Light-� lled 4BR/3.5BA home w/open � oor plan, high ceilings & gorgeous views of the Bellevue skyline, Lake & Cascades. Attention to detail demonstrated throughout main level master suite, chef’s entertainment sized kitchen & more. Easy I-90 access.

Craig Hagstrom 206.669.2267www.mercerisland.johnlscott.com/77126

New on Market! $1,325,0007375 80th Place SE. Elegantly appointed 4BR/2.5BA home. Recently updated kitchen and master bath. Situated in the fabulous community of � e Lakes!


New on Market! $1,950,0004117 83rd Ave SE. Solid home with several updates. � e large lot could potentially be 3 lots. Views of the Lake, Olympic Mountains, and city from existing home.


Classic Rambler $660,0004021 91st Ave SE. 3BR/1.5BA classic rambler with wonderful potential, sold as is. Desirable � at site w/extra room to grow. Large 9,450 sq. ft. lot has fully fenced backyard w/mature landscaping & separate garden area.


Whispering Heights Rental $3,000/mo15626 SE 45th St. Bellevue. Charming 4BR/2.5BA Buchan traditional on corner lot. Fully fenced backyard. Highly rated Newport High School, Bellevue school district.


Pending

Beautiful Brook Bay $1,625,0001 Brook Bay. � e features of this 4BR/3.25BA home are enhanced by stunning city, mountain, & lake views from most rooms. Beautifully landscaped grassy � at yard & handsome ironwood deck. New Master Suite! Protected View Covenant.


Pending

Welcome to Sanctuary $844,9508420 SE 63rd. First time on market, this 3BD/2.25BA home has separate microcosms of delight. Space for gardening & zen dreaming, a separate cottage w/2 car garage, and storage galore. ONE OF A KIND!


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Full-day and half-day camps for kids entering K through 6th grades.

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School is barely out before it’s time to start the kids at day camp. From science camps to art to tennis; from learning to playing, there are all kinds of options to choose from. All summer long, they will be able to try out and experience new things, be outdoors, go on have adventures and make lots of new friends.

For many young children, day camps are a good way to prepare for attending school in the fall. Here are a few tips to help young children prepare for and enjoy this enriching experience.

First of all, it’s possible that your children will feel a little nervous about going to camp,.

Reassure them by describing all the activities that will be organized throughout the summer, emphasizing the ones you know they’ll prefer. Remind them that this is a perfect opportunity to experience wonderful adventures with other children of the same age.

To further ease any anxiety, visit the park or camp location before the � rst day.

On the � rst day of camp, start them o� on the right foot by giving them a good breakfast. When you drop them o� , walk them in and be sure and meet their counselor or leader. But don’t linger. Tell them that you will absolutely be waiting right there to pick them up at the end of the day.

Give them a hug and go on your way. Every evening before bedtime, invite your children to participate in the preparation of their backpacks. Make sure they pack sunscreen, a hat or baseball cap, and a good pair of shoes. Keep up with the activi-ties scheduled at camp

so you can send a bathing suit if needed, an old shirt for crafts and extra drinks in hot weather.

Be careful of allergies—some camps, just like schools, ban peanuts.

Last but not least, go over basic safety rules with your children, and be sure to tell them to listen to their counselor and to be kind to others. Tell them that you want to hear about everything they did when you get home.


It’s time for day camp!Tips for parents

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Pre-K, Day, & Overnight CampsWakeboard School

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Cost: $150/per camp • $275/bothLocation: Issaquah High School Main Gym

Register Today: www.issaquahbasketballcamps.com

e-mail Coach Grif�th at [email protected] call 425-765-8223 for registration form or questions

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Meet our new Dragon at Mercer Island’s own Adventure Playground opening June 24.

Adventure Playground is a one of a kind play area that allows kids to cre-ate their own play adventure. Nestled in the wooded forest of Deane's Children’s Park, children are provided toolboxes, various building supplies,

safety items and the freedom to create build-it-yourself play zones with the guidance of city of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation sta� .

Fee: By donation or fees are charged for birthday parties group rentals for information or questions, call 206.275.7862.

Location: Deane’s Childrens Park, 5700 Island Crest Way.

Ages: Children under 12 must be with a parent. Children must be 12 years of age to be left unsupervised. Parents are encouraged to stay and play with their children.Days/Times: June 24 through August 28 - Tuesdays,Thursdays, and Sundays between1 and 4 p.m. Closed July 4.

Required: Closed toed shoes are required. No one will be allowed into Adventure playground wearing open toed shoes such as sandals.

Waiver: In order to play, a child par-ticipation waiver must be on � le, and can be signed once to cover the entire summer.

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Question: What can I do to maximize my chances for college accep-tance?Answer: This is an

excellent question because it is one that all fami-lies need to be thinking about as they approach college planning. While some colleges have actually had a drop in applicants this past year, generally the landscape remains very competitive especially for the more selective schools. This trend continues because students are applying to more colleges, and schools themselves are more aggressively targeting low-income students who previously might not have consid-ered this option.

I think the biggest mis-take I see in my practice is my students’ desire to only consider schools on either coast. I am always amused to learn that stu-dents simply like the con-cept of being near water, even though most of them acknowledge that they will probably rarely access the beach while at college. There are some wonderful schools in the middle of the country that are eager to accept our students, often with generous merit money because they add geographic diversity. In a similar light, it behooves families to look at the

demographics of the school to see if your stu-dent’s gender or ethnicity might be advantageous to that school. Currently there are many liberal arts schools where girls significantly outnumber males, making it easier for boys to be accepted and wooed with money.

As one might expect, colleges do place con-siderable emphasis on grades. While they do want to see a strong GPA, colleges are looking at the rigor of those courses first

and foremost above anything else on the tran-script. For this reason, I do not advise students to stay away from advanced classes simply to protect their grade point.

Finally, col-leges want

students to show dem-onstrated interest in attending their college. If a student has not made any effort to learn about the school or to visit, they assume that the student will not attend. Colleges have to carefully weigh admission decisions based on yield, as this impacts not only ratings, but also their ability to fill a class and remain solvent.

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Students of the Month for March

The Rotary Club announced Mercer Island High School seniors Mary Wingerson and Ethan Rouillard as its students of the month for March.

The daughter of Barbara Dane Wingerson, Mary is in the MIHS Band and is a drum major. She has par-ticipated in cross-country and also helped organize the food drive put on by the

band which collected 7 tons of food last year. Outside of school, Mary is a Seattle Music Partner, which pro-

vides free m u s i c l e s s o n s to Seattle e l e m e n -tary age students. She is also a confir-m a t i o n leader at M e r c e r I s l a n d

Presbyterian Church, and enjoys running, read-

ing and playing with her Labradoodle, Bella. Mary will be attending Yale next year.

Ethan is the son of Vicki Rouillard and participated in gymnastics, track and field, the school newspaper, senior service club, was a JV and varsity cheerleading captain, a BRIDGES leader, a Kids Corps tutor and a member of the National Honor Society. When not at school, he is a Relay for Life

team cap-tain and commit-tee mem-ber, and e n j o y s r e a d i n g and going for runs. A f t e r h i g h s c h o o l ,

Ethan hopes to attend col-lege at one of the University of California’s southern campuses.

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Lakeridge team is Global Reading Challenge winner

On February 26th, fourth-grade teams from West Mercer Elementary, Lakeridge Elementary and St. Monica’s competed in the district finals of the Global Reading Challenge held at the Mercer Island Library.

Each team read the same books, and were asked about specific details of each book. There were three rounds of questions, with 8-10 questions each round. For every question, the teams would submit their answer in writing.

After the three rounds, Lakeridge was crowned as the champion of the District by a slim margin.

The Lakeridge team will go on to compete in the regional finals against the champions of Bellevue and Issaquah on Mar. 12.

Boys team wins Academic title

The Mercer Island boys basketball team was once again crowned WIAA 3A state academic champions.

The Islander boys were recognized at halftime of the 3A boys basketball state championship game between Rainier Beach and Eastside Catholic Saturday, March 8 at the Tacoma Dome.

Mercer Island finished its season with an overall record of 18-8.

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Contributed photoStudents from Mrs. Pepple’s fourth-grade class at Lakeridge Elementary School are the Island’s Global Reading Challenge winners. They are, Natalie Dumler, Vaiva Raisys, Sam Lamperti, Max Taylor, Morgan Dawson, Carolina Keith and Everett Weeks. In back is Mrs. Pepple.

Joseph Livarchik/Staff PhotoIslander boys basketball, the state academic champs, Saturday at the Tacoma Dome.

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Second trip to the Dome ends with losses to Wilson, University

By Joseph [email protected]

Sometimes, the shots just don’t fall. But even when the shots weren’t falling, the Mercer Island girls never gave up.

After fighting its way back from an early 11-0 def-icit, the Mercer Island girls basketball team saw its sea-son come to an end with a 48-41 loss to Spokane’s University High School in the c o n s o l a t i o n round of the 3A state girls basket-ball tournament Friday, March 7 at the Tacoma Dome.

Despite trail-ing the Titans by double digits early in the first quar-ter, the Islanders rallied back to trail 24-19 at the half. Mercer Island man-aged to take a one-point lead in the third quarter, but weren’t able to hold on as the Titans took back the lead for good. Taylor Krause led the Islanders in scoring with 9 points, while Julia Blumenstein had 8, Renae

Tessem had 6 and Ari Moscatel pitched in 5 points for Mercer Island.

Mercer Island began its tournament run the previ-ous night against Wilson High School, a team the Islanders also faced in last year’s state tournament.

It was a defensive battle in the first quarter with both teams struggling from the field. Despite its shoot-ing struggles, the Islanders managed to keep up with the Rams, down 9-7 after one. But Mercer Island’s shoot-ing woes continued into the second, as Wilson’s lead

grew to twelve while the Rams’ defense held the Islanders score-less for most of the second quar-ter. A basket by Renae Tessem made it 19-9 with under two minutes to go in the half, and a 3-pointer from Jess Blakeslee left

the Islanders trailing 22-12 at halftime.

The Islanders opened the third quarter drawing fouls and getting to the line, with Julia Blumenstein knocking down four free throws and Blakeslee sinking another two to cut the deficit to six. A 3-pointer from Blakeslee capped a 9-2 run, bring-ing the score to 24-21. But

Wilson responded with 10 points coming from fresh-man Josie Matz, as the Rams closed out the quarter with 13 unanswered points. Mercer Island wouldn’t get any closer, as Wilson pulled away for the win. Matz had a game-high 25 points, while Blakeslee led the Islanders in scoring with 11 points and Blumenstein pitched in 8. As a team, Mercer Island shot 12.7% from the field, while Wilson hit 32.3% of

its shots. The Islanders were with-

out head coach Kaela Yuen for the last five games of its season, dating back to the Sea-King district tour-nament. Yuen had a baby Sunday, March 2.

Mercer Island finished the season tied for third with Bellevue in the KingCo standings, with a KingCo record of 10-4 and an over-all record of 16-12.

Joseph Livarchik / Staff PhotosAbove, Mercer Island’s Jess Blakeslee cuts through Wilson High School defenders during the 3A quarterfinal matchup between the Mercer Island and Wilson Thursday, March 6 at the Tacoma Dome. Right, Rachael Tessem goes up to haul in a high pass Thursday against Wilson.

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Bellevue High School, which has appeared in sev-eral national and regional prep lacrosse rankings this spring, has caught the attention of another prominent national online lacrosse magazine. But this time, the Wolverines aren’t the only boys high school lacrosse team from Washington state on the list.

In its first regional rank-ing of the 2014 season, Inside Lacrosse ranks both the two-time defending state champion and rival Mercer Island High School among the top 10 boys high school programs in

the West among its Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse Regional Rankings for Week 1 of the high school lacrosse season.

The early-season rank-ing lists Mercer Island as No. 10 behind No 6. Belllevue.

But it is really about California and Colorado.

Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.), 7. Kent Denver High School (Englewood, Colo.), 8. Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, Calif.) and 9. Bishop’s School (La Jolla, Calif.)

Bellevue, which beat Mercer Island 14-11 in last spring’s Washington State Division I boys title game to capture its second consec-

utive state championship, ranks No. 5 behind top-ranked St. Ignatius Prep (San Francisco, Calif.), 2. Cheery Creek High School (Greenwood Village, Colo.), 3. Arapahoe High School (Centennial, Colo.) and 4. Torrey Pines High School (San Diego, Calif.).

Mercer Island opens its 2014 season against Lakeside, Friday, March 14 in an 8 p.m. home start at Islander Stadium on Mercer Island.

For the entire Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse week 1 regional rank-ings, read the full Inside Lacrosse story at insidela-crosse.com.

Mercer Island, Bellevue get regional lacrosse rankings

The Mercer Island Eastside Travel League (ETL) 8 team took home the ETL tournament cham-pionship last weekend, win-ning the ETL playoff tour-nament Sunday, March 2 at Lake Washington High School.

MI ETL 8 finished third in league play and was the third seed going into the

playoffs, defeating fifth-seeded Bothell to face second-seeded Issaquah in the second round of play. An overtime win against Issaquah sent the Islanders to the finals, where they beat top seed Eastside Catholic 67-61 to become ETL tournament champs. MI ETL 8 is coached by Brock Maybee and assistant

coach Patrick Dunlop, and includes Ian Renkes, Ethan Eason, Alex Platou, Matt Bouissoneault, Greg Fuchs, Robert Weaver, Clayton Elwell, Parker Simpson, Matt Hershkowitz, Griffin Emanuels, Giovanni Rocha and Reid Martinez.

This is the second time ETL 8 struck tournament gold this season under Maybee and Dunlop. ETL 8 also won the MLK Hoopfest Gold Division back in January.

Islander 8 boys win Eastside Travel League tournament

Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse West Regional Rankings: Week 1

1. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.),2. Cherry Creek (Colo.)3. Arapahoe (Colo.)4. Torrey Pines (Calif.)5. Bellevue (Wash.)6. Regis Jesuit (Colo.)7. Kent Denver (Colo.)8. Cathedral Catholic (Calif.)9. Bishop’s School (Calif.)10. Mercer Island (Wash.)

Contributed photoEleven-year-old Blake Sloan (left) and Mason Bull took part in their first youth lacrosse game in the maroon and white, Saturday, March 8 at Islander Middle School. On a soggy Gators field, Mercer Island’s 5/6 youth team fell to Tahoma Lacrosse 14-2 to kick off the youth lacrosse season.

ETL 8 L-R, Ian Renkes, Ethan Eason, Alex Platou, Matt Bouissoneault, Greg Fuchs. Back: Asst. Coach Patrick Dunlop, Robert Weaver, Clayton Elwell, Parker Simpson, Matt Hershkowitz, Griffin Emanuels, Giovanni Rocha, Reid Martinez, Head Coach Brock Maybee (contributed photo).


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Yellow Wood Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.Published in Mercer Island Reporter March 12, 2014 #998763.

CITY OF MERCER ISLANDORDINANCE NO. 14C-03

AN ORDINANCE REPEAL-ING MICC 15.08, SEWER RATES AND REGULA-TIONS AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTER MICC 15.06, SEWER UTILITY REGULATIONS

Ordinance No. 14C-03 was adopted by the Mercer Island City Council at its Regular Meeting on March 3, 2014. Complete copies of the entire text of the adopted Ordinance may be obtained at City Hall or by calling (206) 275-7795. This ordinance summary will be published Wednesday, March 12, 2014 and takes effect April 11, 2014.

Allison Spietz, City ClerkCity of Mercer Island

Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on March 12, 2014. #1007582.

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code, the annual return of the Harlowe Hardinge Foundation is available for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days of this date at 2430 76th Ave. SE #504, Mercer Island, WA 98040. (206)232-6893. H. DeForest Hardinge, Manager Harlowe Hardinge Foundation Published in Mercer Island Reporter March 12, 2014 #1007600

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mercer Island Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct an open record public hearing for review of a conditional use permit to construct a new two story, 8,185 square foot clubhouse upon demolition of the existing clubhouse at the Mercerwood Shore Club located at 4150 East Mercer Way (File # CUP13-001). The special meeting for the open record hearing will be held on 3/20/14 at 7:00 PM in the Mercer Island Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington. Contact Shana Crick for more information at [email protected] or 206-275-7732. Published in the Mercer Island Reporter on March 12, 2014. #1007774.

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King County officials are reminding people that just one month remains in the first-ever opportunity to buy health insurance with deep federal subsidies. Anyone who is currently uninsured can get finan-cial and health security by enrolling at the Washington Healthplanfinder website.

And for individuals who are having trouble accessing the website, help is avail-able via telephone hotline or in-person enrollment events. During March, King County’s network of “In-Person Assisters” has more than 110 such events scheduled.

“Competition has driv-en down pricing among comparable insurance plans, and most remain-ing uninsured people will qualify for some level of discount,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine in a press release. “Anyone who believes insurance is too costly for them should really give Healthplanfinder a try.”

You can learn quickly (and anonymously) if you quali-fy for a discounted plan by entering some basic infor-mation at the Washington Healthplanfinder website – just choose “find and compare plans.” However, experts caution not to wait until the last minute, because choosing which insurance plan is best for you can take some time.

Open enrollment applies to those who are eligible for reduced cost insur-

ance, with incomes from 139-400 percent of federal poverty level. Another open enrollment period comes next fall. And for those at lower incomes, enroll-ment continues all year in Washington Apple Health.

“It’s all of our responsi-bility to spread the word within our communities that health insurance is important and worth hav-ing,” said Seattle Mayor Ed Murray. “Access to preven-tive care is the best way to improve the overall health of the community and pro-tect our families from an emergency.”

Most people have suc-cessfully enrolled online, with minimal assistance. When they do need help, Public Health – Seattle & King County is coordinat-ing a network of 23 partner organizations that provide help at enrollment events.

For example, on March 8, a “National Day of Action” for enrollment, local resi-dents can get help at eight enrollment locations.

Getting Assistance:

• By phone, 1-855-923-4633 is the state’s toll-free help-line

• Online tips for solving enrollment obstacles – at a special enrollment web-site, www.kingcounty.gov/coverage.

• In-person assistance events are listed on King County’s website and can be sent to your cell phone via text-message, by texting KING + your zip code to 468311.

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Washington’s Coalition for Open Government (WCOG) hosted its annual conference at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center, drawing journal-ists, “citizen reporters” and a host of guest speakers to both reinforce the importance of access to public records and discuss the evolving policy around it. Michael Schwab of the Sunshine Committee, key-noted the event. The meeting came just as a new bill passed in Olympia to make sure govern-ment officials understand the laws regarding access to public records.

Particular attention was paid to an ordinance passed by Kirkland city council last year, which identi-fies public records as a fundamen-tal city service, much like putting out fires. The ordinance, in effect this winter, establishes a budget for responding to records requests and has been closely watched by other local and state governments. Yet, each year more exemptions are tacked on, said Schwab, further constricting the Washington State Public Records Act RCW 42.56.

Records requests can also be time consuming and costly. A story by the Mercer Island Reporter

found that in the first three quar-ters of 2013 the Mercer Island School District alone received 24 public records requests to the tune of $25,000.

Many tactics can keep pub-lic records out of the hands of those demanding them. Laurie Rogers first began investigating the Spokane School District when she saw her daughter struggling in math. Despite requesting the breakdown of levy funds and other details, Rogers reports that the dis-trict still hasn’t changed its ways. The former WCOG award recipi-ent was joined by Mike Baker and Mike Carter of The Seattle Times, who described their experiences reporting on Blackwater and the Seattle Police Department, respec-tively.

The Legislature passed Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s open gov-ernment training bill last week, sending it the governor to be signed. When it goes into effect on Jul. 1 it will improve public disclo-sure practices and reduce the vol-ume of lawsuits with mandatory training. A 2012 Auditor’s Office report found that most open gov-ernment related issues are due to insufficient training.

New bill to implement training for public officials

By Brian BeckleyMaple Valley Reporter sta�

Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s bill to strengthen Washington state’s open govern-ment laws by requiring training for most public officials has passed the Legislature and is on its way to the Governor’s desk.

Ferguson worked with Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, to secure approv-al of the “Open Government Trainings Act,” Engrossed Senate Bill 5964.

“Open government is vital to a free and informed society,” Ferguson said. “This new law will enhance government transparen-cy and ensure that public officials know and understand our state’s public disclosure laws which were overwhelmingly approved by the voters.”

The new law is designed to improve public disclosure prac-tices and reduce lawsuits through mandatory training. A 2012 Auditor’s Office study found more than 250 “open government-relat-

ed issues” among local govern-ments. The report found most vio-lations are the result of insufficient training and knowledge, leading to lawsuits that could have been prevented.

When the Act becomes effective July 1, 2014, it will address these problems by:

Requiring local and statewide records officers and elected offi-cials to receive training on the Public Records Act and records retention requirements.

Requiring members of govern-ing bodies to receive training on the Open Public Meetings Act — including state and local boards, councils and commissions, as well as local taxing districts such as fire and sewer districts.

Authorizing training to be com-pleted remotely, including through online training.

Confirming that the Attorney General’s Office may provide information, technical assistance, and training.

“Sen. Fain and Rep. Pollet pro-vided critical bipartisan leadership on this important effort to improve transparency,” said Ferguson.

“Washington’s strong open government laws allow people to remain informed about actions

that affect everyone,” said Fain. “Ensuring officials know exactly what is expected of them will help many different statewide juris-dictions maintain a high level of transparency. More informed gov-ernment officials will also greatly reduce potential violations, ulti-mately saving taxpayers money.”

“Attorney General Ferguson has endeavored for two years to develop this measure,” said Pollet. “Public officials must always rec-ognize our state’s commitment to open public meetings. The trust and citizen participation in our local and state governments relies upon public officials maintaining both respect for open meetings and support for the right of citi-zens to review agency e-mails and other public records.”

Support from the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington Coalition for Open Government was also vital to pass-ing the Act.

The Attorney General’s Office has launched an online open gov-ernment training page to assist agencies in complying with the new law, providing open govern-ment training resources.

For more go to: www.atg.wa.gov/OpenGovernmentTraining.aspx.

Coalition for Open Government seeks to improve transparency; new law will include training

WEDNESDAY | 12BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TRADI-TIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE: 2-3 p.m., March 12, Aljoya, 2430 76th Ave. S.E. Come learn the basic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it relates to seniors, from Dr. Kathleen Lumiere, DAOM, MAc, LAc, clinical supervisor and classroom instructor at Bastyr University. Healing is an educative process that involves understanding how disharmonies of the body/mind occur and learning more rewarding ways to live. Refreshments will be served. Complimentary parking. RSVP at 206-538-6400.

THURSDAY | 13YELLOW WOOD ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: 6:30-8:30 p.m., March 13, 9655 S.E. 36th St., Suite 101, Yellow Wood Academy. Bring friends and family to learn about exciting program offerings: Full Time School Program; Courses for Credit; Art, Music & PE Programs; SAT, ACT, ISEE, & EOC Testing, among others. Visit yellow-woodacademy.org for more.ISLAND BOOKS READING - ROBIN OLIVEIRA, AUTHOR OF ‘I ALWAYS LOVED YOU’: 7:30 p.m., March 13, 3014 78th Ave. S.E., Island Books. The young Mary Cassatt never thought moving to Paris after the Civil War to be an artist was going to be easy, but when, after a decade of work, her submission to the Paris Salon is rejected, Mary’s fierce determination wavers. Her father is begging her to return to Philadelphia to find a husband before it is too late, her sister Lydia is falling mys-teriously ill, and worse, Mary is beginning to doubt herself. Then one evening a friend introduces her to Edgar Degas and her life changes forever. Island Books is pleased to welcome Robin Oliveira to read from and sign copies of her latest novel “I Always Loved You.”

FRIDAY | 14FAMILY CONCERT PRESENTED BY ‘MAGICAL STRINGS’: 7:30-9:30 p.m., March 14, 3605 84th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. “Magical Strings” is a Northwest duo performing a beautiful vari-ety of Celtic-inspired music intertwined with classical and world-music flavors, utilizing harps, hammered dulcimers, penny whistles, concertina, and story-telling. They have extensively toured the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Japan since 1978. They have recorded 18 albums, and have appeared at venues accom-modating as many as 15,000

enthusiastic fans. Free will offering; suggested donation of $10-20.

SATURDAY | 15SOGETSU IKEBANA MERCER ISLAND BRANCH 24TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION: ongoing through March 16, 12-5 p.m. on Saturday and 11:30-4 p.m. on Sunday, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Sogetsu Mercer Island Branch is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of Ikebana. Demonstrations on Sunday between 2 and 4 p.m. Free admission. Visit misogetsu.org for more.

SUNDAY | 16SJCC PURIM CARNIVAL AND POOL PARTY: 12-3 p.m., 3801 East Mercer Way, SJCC Mercer Island campus. Everyone is invited to join for a day of family fun at the annual SJCC Purim Carnival! Come play carnival games, learn about Purim, eat Hamantashen, get your face painted, and more. There will be storytime with PJ Library, “Purim Land” for kids 5 and younger, a costume contest, and a pool party.

EVENTS | ONGOINGYOUTH THEATRE NORTHWEST - SPRING AWAKENING: ongoing, March 14 through March 30. 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Spring Awakening” is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tribulations and exhilaration of the teen years. The beautiful young Wendla explores her body and asks her mother where babies come from. Elsewhere, the brilliant and fearless young Melchior defends his buddy Moritz - a boy so traumatized by puberty he can’t concen-trate on anything. Parental Advisory: Mature subject matter, sexual situations and coarse language. Audience members must be 14+ with valid ID or be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets are available at YouthTheatre.org or 206-232-4145 ext. 100‘TREASURES IN MINIATURES’ CALL FOR ARTISTS: ongoing through March 20, MIVAL, 2836 78th Ave. S.E. Mercer Island Visual Arts League pres-ents ‘Treasures in Miniatures’ a small format art show. Cash awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. There is an entry fee of $25. Find more at www.mival.org.PARKS AND RECREATION VOL-

UNTEER SENIOR GOLF DRIVER: Parks and Recreation is begin-ing to recruit volunteers for its April through October Volunteer Senior Golf Drive. Volunteer bus drivers are needed to drive senior age golf players in vans to local golf courses on Mondays, April through October. Volunteers must pass a driv-er’s test in a 14-passenger bus and attend a driver’s meeting. You can golf with the group and/or have lunch afterward. For more information call Katie Herzog at 206-275-7862.PARKS AND RECREATION EARLY SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION: ongoing Feb. 1 through May 30. Get a jump on Summer Day Camp registration! Register for Mini Mercers, Mercer Day Camp, or Mini Mercer Sports between Feb. 1 and 14 and receive $20 off your first camp, and entry into a drawing to receive half off your second camp. Register at myparksandrecreation.com or call/visit the Mercer Island Community & Event Center; 206-275-7861. THE DILEMMA OF HUMPTY DUMPTY: ongoing, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 through March 16, Youth Theatre

Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th Street. Humpty Dumpty’s story is so much more than sitting, falling, and feeling sore. What is it like to be on that wall? To watch the world and not join in at all? Mother Goose characters say hello to the egg on the wall they do not know. About the fall, watch and see. How Humpty’s rhyme came to be. An original play by YTN. Cost: $10. Best suited for audience members ages 3 through 8.

CALENDARCALENDAR SUBMISSIONS: The Reporter welcomes calendar items for nonprofit groups and community events. Please email your Island event notices to [email protected]. Items should be submitted by noon on the Thursday the week before publication. Items are included on a space-available basis. CALENDAR ONLINE: Post activities or events online with our calendar feature at www.mi-reporter.com. Events may be directly added to the calendar on our home page. Click on the “Calendar” link under Community.

SUBMISSIONS:should be submitted by noon on the Thursday the week before publication. Items are included on a space-available basis. with our calendar feature at www.mi-reporter.com. Events may be directly added to the calendar on our home page. Click on the “Calendar” link under Community.

EVENTS | UPCOMINGJAZZERCISE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATON: ongoing March 24 through March 28. 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Classes offered throughout the day. Try free classes in celebration of 45 years! There are 17 classes a week, morning, evening and weekends. For more, visit jazzercise.com.ISLAND BOOKS MARCH MADNESS REDUX: all day, March 22, 3014 78th Ave. S.E., Island Books. Saturday March 22

is the day Island Books cele-brates the birthday of owner, Roger Page. This year Island Books is offering discounts! Print the special banknote on its website and bring it into the store anytime on that day to get $5 off your pur-chase of $25 or more. Spend $50 and take off $10, spend $100 and take off $20, and so on. For more, visit: www.mercerislandbooks.com.HALF MARATHON: 7-10 a.m., March 23. The annual Mercer Island “Rotary Run” Half Marathon hits the streets and trails of Mercer Island on Sunday. This will result in temporary road

closures and some traffic delays. Five different run or walk events benefiting colon cancer awareness will take place throughout Sunday morning. For more, visit mercergov.org/News.asp?NewsID=1613.ANNUAL SPRING RECYCLING EVENT AND RAIN BARREL SALE: 9-3 p.m. 3600 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island Boat Launch. Safely dispose of the old equipment, electronics, appliances, and other house-hold items. Residents can also pick up a discounted rain barrel at City Hall for just $25.


Unless otherwise noted, school board meetings are held at Mercer Island City Council Chambers at 9611 SE 36th Street. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Regular board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

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

MEETING NOTICEMercer Island School District

MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSJanet Frohnmayer, President

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

Dave Myerson, Director Dr. Gary Plano, Superintendent

Regular School Board MeetingThursday, March 13, 2014

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Northwest Association of Independent Schools Accredited and Candidate member schools and Subscriber and Affiliate schools admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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It was my pleasure to meet Kenton Pies, the artist who created the new dragon in Deane's Children's Park (aka Dragon Park), four months ago. At the dedication ceremony for the whimsical character last November, Mr. Pies was introduced. He proceeded to give a background for the dragon's cre-ation. I was fascinated to discover that this gifted man was also the individ-ual who had sculpted the previous landmark on which children had climbed for half a century.

As I visited with Mr. Pies at the festive occasion, he smiled when he learned that I was a clergyman. Unsolicited ,the 80-something sculp-tor told me he had wished that a bless-ing his beast had been incorporated into the program. He admitted to being disappointed that "separation of church and state" was used to explain

why such a prayer was inappropriate and excluded from the ceremony.

Although I have never had occasion to pen a prayer for an imaginary crea-ture, I decided to give it my best shot. What follows is an ecumenical prayer written for children of ages and all faiths. It is a request of our Creator who endowed every human being with a divine spark and the passion to create.

Almighty God, within this park your fiery breath has left its mark.

It is the spark of creativity expressed by Kenton Pies.

Reflecting your life-giving role, this art-ist found within his soul

the means to make from nothingness a wonder to behold.

Much more than stylized concrete, this behemoth (where children meet)points to a prehistoric time when dino-saurs prevailed.

It magnetically draws little ones who long to climb on something bigger than they.

It celebrates the mystery of beings both

seen and unseen.

Thank you, Awesome Creator, for images that point beyond ourselves.

Forgive us for measuring what is real by our own experiences alone.

Please guard this beast from vandal’s scars and pranks that mutilate and mar even as You give the artist inner joy aware of what he’s done.

Allow this beast to be the means by which new friendships are formed.

Grant safety to the kids who’ll converge here.

Keep them free from injury and harm.Shield them from germs and fear.

Protect them temptations to shun imaginative play.

To that end I praythat You would bless this friendly beast with countless years to come.

A blessing for our Dragon

On Religion

Pastor Greg

By Jennifer SikSpecial to the Reporter

Mercer Island Rotary Club secured a Regional Rotary World Community Service grant to help Creche Dona Maria de Lourdes Almeida Junqueira (Creche Junqueira) in Brazil. The grant was spearheaded by 2012-2013 Mercer Island Rotary Club exchange stu-dent, Nilton Santos Biazi Junior from Brazil.

“I am very proud to be an ambassador and advo-cate of my country and my culture”, said Junior. Island Rotarians learned about the Creche project from Junior, and would like to extend help to improve the lives of families at Martinopolos, Brazil.

Creche Junqueira is a day care center, which serves low-income families in Martinopolos, Brazil, a

small city of about 24,000 in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The center is the only day care service of its kind in Martinopolis. It meets the pre-school needs of 165 children ages 6 months to 6 years. The Nursery (crèche) provides care, meals, health services and education to all children regardless of their ethnicity, learning abilities and family income or lack of. In recent years Creche Junqueira has had to turn away many needy children for lack of space and equip-ment. At present there are over 150 children on its waiting list.

Through a competi-tive selection process, the

Creche Junqueira propos-al was selected by Rotary District 5030. Mercer Island Rotary Club granted $3,700 to this project. Partner Clubs, Bellevue Club and International Club in Seattle also contributed $1,000 and $500 respectively. District 5030 matched the con-tributions for a total of $12,000 granted to Creche Junqueira.

To ensure the project is successful, Creche Junqueira will be frequently visited by Junior Biazi, who plans to continue volunteering at the Creche. Junior’s father, a dentist, provides free dental care to the Creche children yearly.

Island Rotary exchange student demonstrates the ‘power of youth’

Contributed photoMercer Island Rotary exchange student Nilton Santos Biazi Junior, center, shown here at a child care center in Brazil, obtained a grant for the center with the help of the Mercer Island Rotary.

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2 GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies. German Bred. Will be big and heavy boned. Mom & Dad on s i te. Shots, wor med, chipped. December 11th litter. Black coat $500. B l a ck a n d Ta n l o n g haired coat $750. 425- 367-1007.www.lordshillfarm.com(2) PARTI COLORED Chocolate Havanese Fe- m a l e s ava i l a b l e fo r adoption. Both Parents a r e r a r e C h o c o l a t e Havanese and are our pe ts. The pups were born and raised in our fami ly room and a re loved by children and adults daily. Havanese are sturdy, fun loving little dogs that are great companions. Hypo-aller- genic and low shedding. $1,200. 503-812-9217AKC SHETLAND Sheep Dog pups! Bi-colored. Nice agility prospects. House training began. Shots & worming up to date. Both parents on si te. Ready for loving homes, 8 weeks o ld . $500 obo. [email protected] 360-801-6919www.washingtonshelties.com

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RARE AKC NORWICH Terrier Pups. 3 males, house ra ised , up on wo r m i n g a n d s h o t s . Sells with vet health cer- tificate. Also availablem, 3 1/2 year old Norwich Male. Good on leash, good with people and other dogs. $1,800 each. Can help with delivery. [email protected]

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2001 WINNEBAGO Ad- venturer. Thinking about buying a motor home? See this one today! Only 38,000 miles. Features 2 slides. Great floor plan and well equipped. In- ter ior is just l ike new! V-8 workhorse engine. Great vacation home! Full tank of gas. Ready to Roll! Original owner. N o n - s m o ke r. A s k i n g $47,000. Covington. For appointment call Glen, at 253-630-3624.

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-SHORT SALE- $279,900Lovely Seabeck rambler in excellent condi-tion. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Tiered media room for movies or the big game! 3BR/2BA. #564198


-SHORT SALE- $264,900You must see this amazing 3-Level Auburn home! Custom built home features 3 full kitchens on every � oor, 3 full baths w/ laundry closets, 3BR, 3 fplcs. #564177


South end 4BR $925,000Beautifully updated 4BR/3BA on South End. Vaulted ceilings, hdwds, 2 � replaces, 3 decks, bonus rm. Lovely private bkyd #591016

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◆ New on Market $1,325,000Breathtaking 180Degree views of Lake WA, Bellevue sky line, and the Cascade Mountains. Great Entertainer’s layout, with a deck off of the kitchen. 3BR/3BA #599884

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◆ Luxury MI Condo $999,998This dominant and stately building prom-ises pride of ownership. New siding, new west and south facing windows, new rear deckings, new roof and new air condition-ing #597170


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North Bothell $415,000This TIMBARK SPRINGS home is like new, barely used! Bright 4 Bedrooms + Of� ce, this exceptional spacious home backs to wildlife protection area & a peaceful pond. #573535

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SHORT SALE $112,000Fabulous Sammamish 3rd � oor unit just sparkles and shines. Great Mountain views from your private balcony. Ample Kitchen, great counter/cupboard space. 1BR/1BA. #517816


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Floating Hm $449,000Charming Lake Union Floating Home on the desirable log foundation co-op dock. Nice position on the dock of the most adorable community on Lake Union. 1BR/1BA #478218

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Somerset $1,580,000Another Masterpiece from Johnson Design Homes. Premium location with dramatic city, mountain and lake views. 5000sf, 4BR, 4 full baths, 2 half baths. #590931

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Sandy Beach! $3,250,000Once in a lifetime location w/90 tax feet of wft + add. footage as property meanders around the point. 4BR/2.25BA, chefs kit, separate apt + huge boathouse! #552862

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Newcastle $1,575,000Custom View Home. Interior Brazilian cherry hdwd, granite, travertine, slate, Italian tile, limestone, dual A/C, wrought iron railing & custom millwork through-out. #540309

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North End $738,000Solid 3BR/2BA w/ lovely gardens & partial city, lake & mtn view. Flat grassy yard. Western exposure. North End & Less than 10 minutes to Seattle. #524014

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JayMarc Homes $1,449,950New Northend 3815sf 5BR/4BA. For-mal dining Of� ce + lg bonus room High end chefs kitchen w/Granite Gorgeous mill work. Attention to detail throughout. #551915


Lk Forest Park $630,000HUGE duplex w/Lake views, use 75% of rental unit to qualify for your loan! Spa-cious 3br/3ba unit plus a 4Br/2.5ba 2nd unit. #513129

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

◆ New List $700,000Stake your claim to this sophisticated stylish rambler. Kitchen w/Cherry cabinetry, slab marble countertops & SS applcs to the remodeled bathrooms & hdwd � rs. #596880

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Monroe SS $330,000Comfortable 4BR, 3.5BA home in pleasant Remington Heights community. Each bedroom has it’s own walk-in closet. Beautiful granite kitchen counter tops #459722


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SHORT SALE $159,900Small cabin w/ views of Lake Joy & mountains. 2 BR/1BA, kitchen, bonus room, living room back yard slopes to lake & dock. #401239

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-SHORT SALE- $184,000Private drive ends at this cozy 3BD/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945


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