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File Photo Kids take flight on one of the carnival rides during the 2012 Summer Celebration! festival on Mercer Island. This year’s theme is “It’s Magic,” featuring a wide variety of magic shows and entertainers.

Get ready to fly

By Mary L. [email protected]

Activity levels and prices for Mercer Island residential real estate are beginning to look more and more like 2007. Across King County, the $427,000 median sale price of single-family homes sold last month is looking a lot like the record median home price of $455,000 in 2007, achieved just before the recession hit.

According to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, the number of new list-ings on Mercer Island for both homes and condos remains somewhat low compared to pre-vious years, but the total number of active listings was beginning to trend back to more normal Island levels. There were 106

active listings last month, just nine less than June of a year ago. The number of pending sales, however, was up by 17 percent over a year ago, from 41 in 2012 to 48 last month. The number of sales that were finalized in June was up by more than 40 percent over June 1012, for a total of 50 homes and con-dos sold.

C o n d o s remained a tiny portion of the Mercer Island real estate market. Just one new condo listing was added in June. A total of three were active on the market here. In contrast, nine were active in

June of 2012. Just four condo sales were finalized last month, three less than in 2012. The median price for those four units was $337,000, up from $240,000 a year ago.

The number of single-family homes on the Island added to the market totaled 46, down from 60 listed in June of last year. Yet more homes sales were pending and more sales were finalized. Forty-six home sales were final-

ized last month, up from 28 in June of 2102. The median price declined by four percent for the most recent sales, landing at a median price of $977,000.

At present, there are 102 homes and condos offered for

sale on Mercer Island. Just three of those listings are for condo-miniums. They range in price from a two-bed and two-bath,

Island home sales begin to grow again

By Reporter StaffWhether it is a parade, visiting

with Uncle Stinky’s, flying down a giant inflatable slide, enjoy-ing a fresh scone or fireworks at Luther Burbank Park, there will be lots and lots to do this week-end in the Town Center.

The Mercer Island Reporter will have a booth at Summer Celebration; stop by and grab a schedule and enter our drawing for a free framed color print.

Don’t forget to check out the arts and crafts of the street fair, the great food and the Mercer Island Visual Arts League’s Junior Arts Show in the Wells Fargo parking lot.

And, of course, there will be magic everywhere — from

It’s time for Summer Celebration!

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Visit the Reporter’s booth at the street fair and pick up a copy of our recent 98040 magazine from our June 26 issue (or bring your own) for a full schedule of Summer Celebra-tion! this weekend.

Street closures this weekend, July 12-14

Mercer Island’s annual Summer Celebration! activities will close streets, 77th and 78th Avenues S.E. and S.E. 32nd Street, from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Watch for the signs.

mercer mile Fun runDuring the Mercer Mile Fun Run

on Saturday, 78th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 34th Street along 78th Avenue will be closed, beginning at 9:15 a.m.

Find out more and sign up at www.mercergov.org.

The Grand Parade The Summer Celebration! Grand

Parade will begin at 10 a.m., closing 78th Avenue S.E. until 11 a.m.

Honor our veteransA ceremony to recognize Island

veterans will begin immediately after the parade at the Veterans’ Pergola at Mercerdale Park.

magic and music at Luther Burbank

The Masters of Magic Show will take place on Saturday evening at Luther Burbank Park at 7:15 p.m. Fireworks will begin at sundown.

Fireworks cruiseThe Mercer Island Sister City As-

sociation still has tickets left for the Sunset Fireworks Cruise on Saturday, July 13. The Argosy cruise leaves from the Luther Burbank dock at 7 p.m. Buy tickets by calling (206) 232-3404) or go to www.merceris-landsistercity.org.

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File PhotoThe ‘Park on the Lid’ was established as part of the agreement between the City of Mercer Island and the Washington State Department of Transportation to build a ‘lid’ over the new lanes of Interstate 90. The Lid and other changes to the design of the interstate was led by Islander Aubrey Davis and a team of other Island officials who sought to rein in the impact of the

massive construction project across the Island’s North end.

By Reporter Staff The Aubrey Davis Park dedication (for-

merly known as the Park on the Lid) will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

Former Mercer Island mayor and City Councilmember Aubrey Davis and his wife, Henrietta, moved to Mercer Island

in 1960. Mr. Davis served as Councilmember from 1967 to 1978, and served as mayor from 1970 to 1974.

He died ear-lier this year in May.

Among his many achieve-ments, Mr. Davis served as the principle negotiator in what became the 1976 Interstate 90 (I-90) Me m or an du m

of Agreement.Davis demanded that the state rede-

sign the highway to take into account the impact on the Mercer Island community.

When asked about the freeway expan-sion, Davis’s signature response was, “We don’t want to see it. We don’t want to hear it. We don’t want to smell it.”

The resulting design transformed Mercer Island into a corridor of land-scaped parks, green landscaping and pedestrian pathways adjacent to the I-90 expanded freeway.

The dedication will be located at the park on S.E. 22nd Street by the tennis courts.

Park on the Lid to be renamed Aubrey Davis Park at dedication Saturday, July 13

File PhotoConstruction of the ‘new’ I-90 corridor in the late 1970s caused extensive disruption to Island life on the North end.

City launches social media accounts

The City of Mercer Island and the Emergency Preparedness Program are launching social media accounts this week.

Visit the city’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CityofMercerIsland and the Emergency Pre-paredness page at www.facebook.com/MercerIs-landEmergencyPrepared-ness. Follow on Twitter at @MI_EmergPrep.

Contributed PhotoAubrey Davis, a long-time Mercer Island resi-dent, died in May.

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The Mercerwood Shore Club, located off of East Mercer Way, will be building a new clubhouse next year.

The club announced in June that membership voted to demolish the current clubhouse and build a new building and a new recreation plaza area on the site.

“While this clubhouse has served us well, it is time for a new and improved family expe-rience,” said club presi-dent David Evans. “We are really excited about our plans to add a tod-dler area and hot tub to the already magnificent pool that we have at the club. We have been work-ing on this redesign for more than a year. The planning has been mem-ber-focused and driven almost entirely by surveys and focus groups of the membership.”

Club General Manager Paul Von Destinon said

they have been in the planning stages for the last 18 months, and that vote was overwhelming in favor of the new building.

“We had over 75 per-cent of our membership vote,” he said of the plan.

The current club was established in 1953, when the clubhouse was built. Von Destinon said there was an addition in the 1960s, but largely, the clubhouse is as it was over 50 years ago. Planning and permitting for the new clubhouse will take place through this year. Von Destinon said con-

struction will begin after Labor Day and be done before Memorial Day the following year, so the club won’t lose any of its summer schedule. He added that the club — everything except the clubhouse — will be open during construction.

The new clubhouse will include a workout space with views of Lake Washington, along with a new state of the art locker room and lounge area with WiFi. The pool will

also include increased lounge space on the deck and the addition of a tod-dler area and hot tub.

Mercerwood is the smallest of the private clubs on the Island, but continues to be popu-lar, especially with its strong youth summer swimming program. The Mercerwood swim team has won the Midlakes League Championships the last seven years, and the water polo team is a top team in the league.

Shore Club will get new facility

Contributed ArtThis artist’s rendering of the new clubhouse and outdoor space includes a larger outside recreational plaza. The new clubhouse is expected to be finished in 2015.

Club plans to demolish 60-year-old clubhouse, improve exterior space

More lifeguards on the lake this yearThe beaches on Mercer Island will have more lifeguards

this summer.Both Luther Burbank Park and Groveland Beach will be

staffed with lifeguards through Labor Day weekend.The beaches are open seven days a week, with Luther

Burbank open from noon to 6 p.m. and Groveland from noon to 7 p.m.

Two lifeguards will be on duty at both beaches while the beach is open. On busy days, the beaches will have an extra lifeguard on hand.

This is the first year in two years that lifeguards will staff Groveland Beach. They were unavailable during the last several years because of budget cuts.

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By Reporter StaffThe city’s annual water

quality report has been released to Island residents.

Mercer Island’s drink-ing water is supplied by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). The primary source for Islanders’ water is the Cedar River Watershed, and an alternate source is the south fork of the Tolt River. Snowmelt from the Cascade Mountains, along with rain-fall, supplies SPU’s water-sheds, providing drinking water for 1.4 million people in the greater Seattle area.

The Cedar treatment plant has been function-ing for 10 years. Water is screened at the facility for the removal of debris such as leaves and twigs. Chlorine is added to disin-fect the water of microbial contaminants, and fluoride is added to promote den-tal health. The water is also treated with lime for pH-adjusted corrosion control and to prevent lead from leaching in older plumbing systems, according to the report.

Water samples are col-lected on a daily basis. All federal standards are met or surpassed. SPU tests for the presence of radioac-tive, biological, inorganic, volatile organic and syn-thetic organic contami-nants. Regulated substances include barium, cadmium, chlorine, fluoride, haloace-tic acids [HAAs] - Stage 2, nitrate, TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] - Stage 2 and total organic carbon. Turbidity, or cloudiness, rated an average of 0.3 and the source was soil runoff. For copper and lead, five of 52 sample sites were located at Mercer Island residences. More lead than copper was detected — 3.6 and .096 per-cent, respectively — both from household plumb-ing corrosion and natural deposits erosion. The city recommends that residents minimize the risk of lead exposure by running tap

water from 30 seconds to two minutes before drink-ing it or using it in cooking.

Regulations are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington State Department of Health.

The city purchased 730.4 million gallons of water from Seattle Public Utilities in 2012, and 57.7 million gallons have not been accounted for. A cer-tain percentage of water is unaccounted for each year, and 4.8 percent marks a three-year annual average. The city’s attempts to reduce unaccounted-for water include replacing inaccurate water meters, inspecting and repairing fire hydrants, and conducting an annual systemwide leak detection survey. During the city’s annual water main distribu-tion flushing program, city crews meter water usage. Water used during the city’s fire hydrant inspec-tion and repair program is also metered. Residents are encouraged to report water leaks to the city, non-city vehicles connected to fire hydrants or non-metered hoses connected to hydrants.

The City of Mercer Island reminds residents never to pour fat, oil or grease down sinks. Doing so could cause costly prob-lems within the sewer col-lection system. Such sub-stances coat plumbing and underground piping and can become blockages when built up over time. Wastewater could then back up into streets, yards, parks and storm drains. Residents should also avoid flush-ing food scraps. Residents should always dispose of fat, oil and grease in a waste container and put it in the garbage. Dispose of food scraps with solid wastes, and put disposable diapers, creams, lotions, personal hygiene products and non-biodegradable wipes in the garbage.

City releases annual water quality report

What is being done to stop Island burglaries?

Let me start by saying that I think our police are doing a great job. I love Mercer Island for, among many reasons, the safety of the community (in no small part due to the Mercer Island police).

I am concerned about the weekly break-ins that, to me, seem to have recently escalated to concerning levels. I don’t have a clue what the Mercer Island police have done to address/reduce these break-ins (I am sure they are doing something). But it seems apparent to me that the people breaking into Mercer Island homes: (i) are not too concerned about being caught (e.g., break open front doors in broad daylight), (ii) have figured out that certain times in the afternoon are less risky, and (iii) know that our police don’t show up until 15-20 minutes after the alarm goes off.

I would like to know what our police are doing. Are they hiring more police? Patrolling more during certain hours? I just don’t hear about anyone being caught.

Scott Sanford

Young heroes find Frannie frightened by fireworks

Despite sedatives from the vet, the wearing of a ThunderJacket vest, and Music To Soothe A Dog’s Ears playing in every room, one of our dogs, Frannie, was so terrified by the fireworks popping off in our neighborhood that she mouthed the latch away from a window and jumped out. She ran off in a crazed, panicked state. She was found roaming in a panic in Pioneer Park, off of Island Crest Way.

If anyone knows the two young women who helped us find our Frannie — Jennifer Peterson and Jenesa Chin — please let us know. We would like to thank them prop-erly.

They comforted me after I had been out running and calling for Frannie with no luck. They told me to take heart that they would not stop looking until she was found. They were true to their word. They did not stop until she was found. Surely these young women are earthly angels.

If you know them, let them know no act of random kindness goes unappreciated.

Hal Quinn, Terri Hildebrandt & Family

Reward offered to find those who dumped wood

The Reporter’s story on somebody or some contractor’s dumping cedar log pieces on Mercer Island in the Mercerdale neighborhood, presumably to avoid a legal site’s dump fees, really demands action.

Rather than the taxpayers of Mercer Island paying money and time for city workers, as described by arborist Paul West, to remedy this disgrace, I pledge $50 to the Reporter for the CEDAR Fund (Catch Evasive Dumpers And Report) for the city’s receipt of any information lead-ing to citing the dumper in Judge Wayne Stewart’s court, as well as revoking any dumper’s business license, if they deigned to get one.

Perhaps other readers will add to the pledge.

Don Gulliford

Legal or not — all fireworks are dangerous

It’s time to ban all fireworks on Mercer Island.

Over the past week, many of us watched as locals purchase “Safe & Sane” fire-works near the post office. These fire-works are supposed to be “safer” and deter Mercer Island residents from purchas-ing “more dangerous” illegal explosives. However, many of us heard numerous

illegal fireworks that were discharged on July Fourth.

The truth of the matter is that accidents do happen. Explosions from even the “saf-est” fireworks can be dangerous no matter how much oversight we, as parents, provide.

In addition to the safety of our children — our utmost priority — many of us live in densely wooded, steep terrain areas that would be extraordinarily difficult for fire personnel to access in the event of a major fire.

It’s not hard to envision a stray bottle rocket igniting dry leaves or a house’s wooden shakes. Add to that mixture a breeze, narrow side streets, difficult-to-reach locations, and we could get a major, out-of-control conflagration that would overwhelm even the most well trained fire personnel. The recent fires in the forested areas of Colorado and north-ern Arizona remind us of the devastation possible.

While I enjoy watching fireworks like everyone else, it’s no secret why many neighboring cities (Bellevue, Burien, Issaquah, Carnation, Federal Way, Kirkland, Medina, Newcastle, Renton,

Redmond, Sammamish, Seattle and many others) ban these explosives.

To enjoy fireworks, reg-ulated displays are put on by the cities of Bellevue, Seattle, Kirkland and oth-ers. On Mercer Island, resi-dents can watch a display at Luther Burbank on the second weekend in July.

The Mercer Island City Council should rethink its position on discharging fire-works.

All fireworks should be banned. Why wait for injury to our children or a

major fire to change our policy?If you agree, call or email your local

City Council member or mayor. Eric Radman

What is on your summer reading list?ISLAND TALK

“I picked up the ‘Band of Brothers.’”

RobeRt GallaGheRUnemployed

Mercer Island

“‘Meister Eckhart,’ a German mystic, and ‘Origin of Species.’”

Keon KnutsonAttorneyBellevue

“A bookshelf of books. John Patterson, JA Jance, and Walter Cronkite’s autobiography.”

haiRy allpeRSemi-retired | Mercer Island

“I just finished ‘Year of Wonder,’ and am three-quarters of the way through with ‘Lean In.’”

Jane bRahmCity Council | Mercer Island

“‘Food Matters’ by Mark Bittnan.”

CaRolyn CheunGUnemployed

Mercer Island

Online pollReal estate prices are

on an upward trend and are continuing to rise throughout the Puget Sound region, including Mercer Island.

We want to know what you think.

Do you think your home is worth more now than it was six months ago?

Vote online at www.mi-reporter.com and look for the results in next week’s print edition.

Online poll: Do you support fireworks being allowed on Mercer Island?• 52.41% said yes.• 47.59% said no.OPINIONOPINION

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Saturday | Jun 22Boat incident: Marine Patrol stopped the 27-year-old driver of an 18-foot boat on Lake Washington. Three days later, the man reported that the patrol boat damaged his boat during the stop.

Monday | 24animal complaint: A 34-year-old woman reported that her daughter, 6, was bitten by a neighbor’s dog at 12:40 p.m. in the 3600 block of 86th Avenue S.E. The girl was bitten on the back of her leg while playing in their front deck area.dUi: A 73-year-old woman was cited for DUI after her vehicle veered off of the road that stretches from East Mercer Way up to the South end shopping center, in the 9400 block of S.E. 70th Place, at 5:47 p.m. Her Toyota four-runner collided into a tree, resulting in significant damage. The driver put the vehicle into reverse but then pulled forward and struck a mailbox. She drove for another 800 feet before the vehicle broke down and was no longer drivable. When a fire department aid crew arrived at the scene, the driver denied being injured. She was arrested for DUI. Two witnesses were present. malicioUs mischief: Someone fired BB pellets into the wind-shield of a Chevy truck and caused three holes between 1 and 2 p.m. in the 9700 block of S.E. 36th Street, in the Globe building parking lot.

The estimated cost of replac-ing the windshield is $500.

tueSday | 25twitter incident: Someone posted a South end resident’s home address on Twitter between 8 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. BUrglaries: Someone destroyed French-style doors with a pry bar at 4:50 p.m. at a home in the 8300 block of S.E. 30th Place. The suspect was interrupted when the homeowner returned home. Police took a heavy black jacket into evidence. Three additional burglaries happened around the same timeframe.

thurSday | 27trespass: Two Mercer Island male subjects, ages 18 and 19, were trespassed at 8:43 a.m. from Shorewood property after continually loitering, in the 3200 block of Shorewood Drive. stolen drUms: A full Yamaha drum set worth $425 was stolen around 3:40 p.m. from the Mercer Island Thrift Store in the 7700 block of S.E. 34th Street. license plate theft: A 54-year-old Mercer Island

man reported that his old, cancelled license plate is in use on another vehicle that has been using the SR-520 bridge and getting ticketed for parking. The victim left his old plates with a Bellevue Toyota dealer in May 2012.

Saturday | 29Bike theft: A BMX bicycle was stolen from underneath a deck in the 2700 block of 71st Avenue S.E., in a First Hill neighborhood, sometime during Saturday night. car prowl: An 85-year-old woman’s Toyota Corolla was prowled overnight in the 2400 block of 64th Avenue S.E. No items were stolen.

Sunday | 30parking incident: A Volkswagen van registered to a 46-year-old Seattle man was parked in a lane of North Mercer Way, in the 8400 block, at 3:50 p.m. Police found that the vehicle was only five feet from the center line. It was in the middle of a curve, and drivers coming from both directions had limited sight distance. Police issued a citation, called a tow truck and impounded the vehicle.

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Elizabeth M. MillerBetty, as she preferred to be called, passed away May 4, 2013

as she slept. She was 84 years old.Betty was born in Annamoose, North Dakota. As a young

woman, Betty traveled far and wide after leaving North Dakota. She shepherded her husband, Don, and family across America and around the world – even living in New Delhi, India. She later cruised the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans with Don on their 53’ yacht, Maia, for the better part of a decade. Home for the Millers, when not traveling, was their house on Mercer Island, where sons Ken and Bruce grew up.

Betty moved from Mercer Island to Fairwinds of Redmond where she made many new friends. She even began new hobbies. Those of you who knew her would have appreciated her newfound love of theatre and painting. And how she loved playing the hand chimes in the local Chime chorus! As the her dementia progressed, Betty moved to Luca’s Family Home in February where Suzan and Eli Luca were able to make her as comfortable as possible during her last months.

Betty is survived by her sons Ken Miller (Polly) of Redmond, Washington and Bruce Miller (Cindy) of Bakersfield, California and her brother, Marcus Roggenbuck. Her husband, Donald E. Miller, passed away in November 2009.

Betty’s stated desire is to be laid to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE. 240th Street, Kent, Washington. An Honors ceremony will lay to rest the ashes of Elizabeth M. Miller and her husband, Donald E. Miller. The urns will be placed Tuesday,

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Albert Patrick McMahan, age 97, passed away peacefully June 25, 2013. A longtime Mercer Island, WA resident, Al was a loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and a true Irish gentleman.

Al was born on June 14, 1916 in Iowa City, Iowa. While his parents were Boston-area natives and he was proud of this history, his own roots were with the Hawkeyes. The youngest of five children, he was a 1937 graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Business Administration. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years throughout the Pacific. After WWII he married Rosemae Schulz in San Francisco. He began a 35-year career with Brown Brothers Adjusters, an independent insurance adjusting firm. He worked in the Bay Area and in San Luis Obispo. In 1957, he opened the Seattle office for Brown Brothers in the downtown White-Henry-Stuart Building. Al served as President of the Seattle Casualty Adjusters Association, Blue Goose International, and was a well-known and respected member of his profession.

Among his many civic and fraternal affiliations, Al belonged to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, attending their annual gathering for 50 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a 50-plus year member of the Washington Athletic Club. While not relinquishing his Hawkeye loyalty, he was also an avid Husky

football fan, and a season ticket holder for over four decades.

Always ready with a story or a joke, Al’s kind and thoughtful nature was spiced with a great smile, hearty chuckle and true love for people. After Rosemae passed away, he met and married Jane Lynch Herman. For over 18 years, their primary residence was on Mercer Island. Al and Jane traveled extensively and enjoyed their winters at Blue Skies Village in Rancho Mirage, CA. Al loved sunshine, gardening,

golf, cribbage and St. Patrick’s Day parties.Al is survived by his wife, Jane Lynch Herman McMahan; two

children, Jim McMahan of Seattle, and Pamela McMahan (Jacob Schlumpf) of Vashon Island, along with five grandchildren: Erin Schlumpf, Brightin Schlumpf, Danielle Harmon, Chase Harmon and Erica Ruland. Al is held in high honor by his extended clan of McMahan nieces, nephews and cousins and by Jane’s five children: Robin Allenby (Norm), Tim Herman (Joyce), Peggy Herman, Mary Evans (Jeff), Mike Herman (Marianne) and Jane’s eight grandchildren. Al was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Rosemae; a son, Steven McMahan; and a daughter, Melinda (Robert Harmon).

Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, July 1 at 10 am at St. Monica Catholic Church, Mercer Island. Donations may be made in Al’s name to: St. Monica Friends of the Needy, 4301 88th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island, WA 98040, or to the charity of your choice.

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By the numbersFor the month of June,

the Mercer Island Police Department reported eight total arrests and 1,120 calls for service.

There were 22 thefts, nine burglaries, one rape and eight cases of identity theft. The traffic report includes 12 traf-fic accidents, two DUI accidents, one bike and pedestrian accident, two hit-and-runs, three DUI arrests and four persons injured.

Police issued 257 total citations, including 39 parking tickets.

pickaxe, hammer used in daytime burglary

A home in the 7400 block of North Mer-cer Way, north of the Park on the Lid, was entered through a shattered front window between 3 and 5:23 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, while the residents were gone.

The burglar took a pickaxe and ham-mer from the garage and used them in

the master bedroom, destroying a writing desk, dream chest and the master bed. The burglar placed a shoe in the doorjamb of the interior access door to the garage, to keep it open.

Stolen items included an xBox video game unit and private documents contain-ing the victim’s personal information. A box of liquor was opened on the floor of the basement living room.

PoliceRobert Morris MommsenRobert Morris Mommsen, 93, recently

of Pullman, WA and a longtime Mercer Island, WA resident, passed away on July 1, 2013 at his Pullman, WA home of age related causes.

Robert was born August 24, 1919 in Excelsior, MN to A.C. & Helen (Bidwell) Mommsen. He grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin where he received his education.

Following high school Robert attended the University of Wisconsin at River Falls where he studied architecture, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree. Robert joined the U.S. Navy during WWII serving in the South Pacific Theater as a medical corpsman. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy Robert married Olga Dzubay on May 20, 1951 in Seattle, WA.

His career with the Department of Health & Welfare as a Regional Engineer and Architect took the family to California, Virginia, and in 1970 back to Seattle, WA where they made Mercer Island their home for over 40 years. Robert & Olga moved to Pullman this past February to live near their daughter and family. Robert was an active member of the Covenant Church on Mercer Island as well as the Gideon’s International.

Following retirement, Robert served as a missionary in South America where he ministered to refugees of different cultures. In addition to his faith and church, Robert’s family was of the utmost importance to his life. Being around family meant the world to him. Among his many interests and hobbies were Bonsai, carpentry & home maintenance projects.

His is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Olga of Pullman; his daughter Christiana (Chris) Cruver and husband Pat of Pullman; 2 brothers Gordon & Curtis Mommsen; his grandchildren Jordan, Ben & Travis Stone; Emmett & Micah Cruver. In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his siblings Mildred Nordrum, Sylvia Diestler, Phoebe Burdick & Laddie Mommsen.

Graveside services with full Military Honors will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Memorial services will be held at 7 PM Thursday, July 11 at the Covenant Church in Mercer Island, WA. Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, WA is caring for the family.

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Washington’s public schools are in line for a much-needed infusion of money from the state, but it may not be enough to get the Supreme Court to ease off lawmakers to do more.

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a two-year budget containing an additional $1 billion for basic education programs serving roughly 1 million students.

Though Republican and Democratic lawmakers are patting themselves on the back for the accomplish-ment, it’s only a slice of what needs to be put into schools to comply with a court man-date to fully fund basic edu-cation by 2018.

Justices in last year’s McCleary case required lawmakers to submit peri-odic progress reports to the court. The next one, in the form of a legal brief, is due in two months, after which the attorney who represent-ed the families who sued will file a response.

Then the court is expect-ed to issue its analysis this fall.

Many lawmakers in both parties are confident that the court will be satisfied to see they are pumping $1 billion over the next two years into most of the vari-ous components of basic education.

Justices will also want to see if lawmakers came up

with a “regular and depend-able” source of dollars to cover similar-sized invest-ments in future budgets. And they may look closely at the reforms aimed at improving the academic achievement of the state’s lowest performing students.

“I have no intention of sugar coating what we did and did not do,” said state Sen. David Frockt, D-Seattle, a member of the bipartisan panel entrusted with writing the legislators’ report.

“We’re moving in the right direction. We didn’t make any historic c h a n g e s . We made p i e c e m e a l i m p r o v e -m e n t s , ” Frockt said. “Overall, on funding, I would give us a C. On regular and dependable funding, I would give us a D.”

Sen. Steve Litzow, R-Mercer Island, chair-man of the Senate educa-tion committee, gave the Legislature a grade of B+ for its effort.

“We have a regular and dependable source. It’s called the general fund,” he said. “Unless the economy tanks, we have and will con-tinue to have $33 billion and we must make it a priority to put money into education.

“For the last 10 years, we haven’t chosen to prioritize (education),” he said. “It’s now locked in. We believe we’ve turned the tide toward making education a prior-ity.”

Litzow said the court should take notice of the money put into programs

targeting minority students of low-income families who perform worse than their peers.

Reform is the one area they came up short and will be the focus of the Majority Coalition Caucus in 2014.

“On the reform piece, we were not able to get every-thing through the House, so we will have to come back and address that,” he said.

Currently, basic educa-tion covers several different programs with a combined cost of nearly $13 billion dollars in the budget, which ends today.

T h e s e include spe-cial educa-tion, bilin-gual edu-cation, the L e a r n i n g Ass i s t anc e P r o g r a m , which assists u n d e r -a c h i e v i n g students in

all grades, instruction for students in juvenile deten-tion centers and state insti-tutions, and the highly capa-ble program that aids those performing at top academic levels.

Basic education also cov-ers the separate and growing expenses of bus transporta-tion and of materials, sup-plies and operational costs.

Lawmakers can define and redefine basic education as they want. Most recent-ly, they did that with bills passed in 2009 and 2010. In its McCleary decision, the court told the Legislature it needed to pay for what it had promised.

Jerry Cornfield is a report-er for the Daily Herald, a sis-ter publication of the Mercer Island Reporter.

Court may decide $1 billion more for schools is not enough By Megan Managan

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The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors held their annual board retreat late last month. As part of the two-day retreat, the board received updates on the educational specifications process from the architect team.

The team is currently in the information-gather-ing portion of the process, working with a group from both the elemen-tary school and the high school on what teachers and staff would like to see at the school, and doing site visits of other schools in the area. The team has held several community meetings and will hold several more listening sessions this summer to gather public input on the plans. Mahlum, the archi-tectural firm handling the process, said the things that it has heard from the community about the ele-mentary school are that there needs to be a new school; there also needs to be more detail about the megablock master plan, a look at traffic, the environmental review and more development of the districtwide master plan.

The team has looked

at elementary schools on Bainbridge Island, in Sammamish, Kirkland and did a virtual tour of a school in Springfield, Ore.

When discussing the site, to be located on the land now occupied by Youth Theatre Northwest and the old North Mercer Gym, the ed spec team said it would like there to be a separate car pick-up and parking area, and coordination with the other entities on the site, such as the high school, PEAK and the pool. The team would also like to improve safety and flow around the megablock, and work on joint use of facilities.

Within the school, the ed spec team would like to see a separate gym and cafeteria, which gives the school an option to divide the gym space. In the library, the team would like to have room for up to 13,000 volumes, which would be three-quarters oversized, allowing for space for flexibility. In the music program, the top choice was not to have to share space with the stage, and to have open space for flexibility and enough room for up to 50 stu-dents. In the core instruc-tion areas, the team would like to see project-based

curriculum and space that would allow for shared work spaces and small group activities outside of the classroom.

In the ed spec process, the next steps include studying the building’s footprint on the site, as well as studying existing foot and bike paths and doing a traffic study.

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‘right-size’ Mercer Island High School? It is nearly at its maximum utiliza-tion, currently at 96 percent.

• In 2013, the high school had 1,378 students using 28,341 square feet of general classroom space.

• In 1995, the high school was at 85 percent utilization with 1,200 students using the same amount of classroom space.

• In 2018, the district expects enrollment at the high school to reach 1,518 students. To achieve an 85 percent utilization level, the amount of space must increase by 30 percent to 36,850 square feet.

“For the last 10 years, we haven’t chosen to prioritize education. It is now locked in.”

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By Reporter Staff King County Metro is

experiencing its second highest ridership year and is closing in on a new record as demand for tran-sit continues to strengthen along with the local econ-omy and job market.

Preliminary data shows that Metro has delivered nearly 400,000 transit rides each weekday so far in 2013, hitting the second highest average weekday ridership ever in May at 408,000 rides — numbers not seen since 2008, before the recession and rising unemployment. Demand for bus service continues to grow despite a 5 per-cent drop in gas prices and elimination of the down-town Seattle Ride Free Area. These numbers sug-gest more people are rely-ing on Metro as they re-enter the local job market.

While transit demand is up across the county, Eastside ridership appears particularly strong. Metro is seeing double-digit growth on Eastside routes

such as the 221 between Redmond and Eastgate, 226 serving downtown Bellevue and Eastgate, 234 between Kenmore and Bellevue, and the 245 serving Bellevue, Kirkland and Factoria.

“This preliminary rid-ership data shows we’re poised to achieve a third straight year of ridership growth as our economy continues to strength-en,” said Metro General Manager Kevin Desmond. “Instead of gearing up to meet this growing demand as it should be, Metro is preparing to dramatically cut service if a transpor-tation funding package is not approved by the state Legislature.”

Other emerging trends point to growing demand.

Metro’s four RapidRide routes also continue to grow. The A, B, C and D lines have seen a com-bined 30 percent increase in ridership compared to the bus routes they replaced. These trends are moving Metro ever closer to the record 119 million trips it delivered in 2008, prior to the recession.

Park-and-ride usage is also up and has surpassed levels not seen since the recession, with demand strongest among suburban

commuters, especially on the Eastside.

This snapshot of Metro ridership comes as it begins planning for a 17 percent reduction in bus service if the state Legislature fails to authorize funding to fill the agency’s projected $75 million annual budget gap. Sixty-five routes are at risk of being canceled, and ser-vice reduced on another 86 routes without a per-manent and sustainable source of revenue.

METRO ticket books are discontinued, riders directed to ORCA cards

Metro will discontinue the sale of ticket books and gift certificates, and will no longer provide information at 624-PASS. However, all ticket books and gift certificates sold before July 1 will be valid until used.

The ORCA card and cash will eventually become Metro’s only pay-ment options. ORCA cards can be purchased and re-loaded with addi-tional value at ticket vend-ing machines on the mez-zanine or plaza level of

each downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel station, at Sound Transit Link and Sounder Stations, and at the Bellevue transit center.

Many neighborhood retailers also now sell ORCA cards, in addition to revaluing any ORCA card including QFC and Safeway stores. Go to www.orcacard.com or call 1-888-988-6722.

Bicycles for Humanity to collect bikes at Summer Celebration

Again this year, ‘Bicycles for Humanity Seattle’ (B4HS) will be collect-ing good, used bikes at Summer Celebration!

Last year, Islanders donated 55 bikes during the two-day festival by dropping the bikes off at the Bicycles for Humanity booth.

Bicycles for Humanity, Seattle (B4HS) is dedicat-ed to shipping thousands of bicycles to South Africa every year to help poor and impoverished villag-ers improve their lives with transportation. Since 2010, BFHS has collected and sent over 2,500 bicy-cles to Kwa Zulu Natal, SA from the Puget Sound region.

Why are bikes so impor-tant in South Africa? There is very little modern transportation as we know

it. Bicycles can help health care workers reach distant villages that have no medi-cal facilities. Because the high incidence of HIV has caused the orphan popu-lation to literally explode, donated bicycles can help South African children travel miles to school where a hot lunch — pos-sibly the only full meal of the day — and an educa-tion await. And, in an area where one out of every two people is unemployed, bikes can also help villag-ers get to work or start a small business.

You can help by donat-ing a bike, money or by volunteering. Mountain bikes are best, but B4HS will take any working bicycles, even ones need-ing minor repairs. For more information, go to www.b4hs.org.

Better economy, more jobs means more riders on the bus

Islanders named to board of Washington Business Alliance

By Reporter StaffTwo Mercer Island

residents have been named to the board of the Washington Business Alliance, a statewide orga-

nization created to bring a collaborative approach to public policy and rec-ognize best practices in state and local government agencies.

The Island residents are Tom Leonard and Michael Sotelo.

Leonard is a promi-nent ski-area developer and former president of Crystal Mountain, and the

top executive of several ski-area associations. He is also currently a board member at four privately held companies.

Sotelo is president of the King County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, co-founder of the Association of Washington State Hispanic Chambers, a founder of Plaza Bank of Washington and a lead-er in the Hispanic and Latino community in this state.

The Business Alliance seeks to bring a “reasoned, collaborative approach to public policy that tran-scends partisan politics.” The organization is in its second year running and plans by year-end to launch its ‘Win for Washington Awards,’ which will high-light best practices by gov-ernment agencies as well as successful initiatives, which will be uncovered through conducting ‘Good Government Audits.’ The

audits will look for suc-cess stories within govern-ment, examine the strate-gies used and encourage the continued employment of successful strategies.

The Win for Washington Awards and Good Government Audits are designed to help make it politically advantageous for elected officials to want to implement good-busi-ness processes that ben-efit all citizens. The awards will recognize government

officials and private sec-tor leaders.

For more, go to www.wabusinessalliance.org.

By the numbersPark-and-ride usage,

and transit ridership are closely tied to economic growth.

Several Eastside lots continue to operate at or above capac-ity, including South Bellevue (107%), Bear Creek (110%), Redmond (100%) and South Kirk-land (104%).

The 447-space Mercer Island Park-and-Ride has been at or above capac-ity since 2010.

Just as ridership grows, Metro prepares to cut service by 17 percent

By Reporter StaffStarting on July 1, when

the state’s new fiscal year started, a bevy of new laws went into effect.

• It is OK now for some cellphone use. Drivers in Washington can now use their smartphones to show they have insurance if they are pulled over. The state Legislature added electron-ic proof of driver’s insur-ance to the list accepted by police officers.

• No sharing. Lawmakers also banned employ-ers from asking for social media passwords at work or during job interviews. It also stops employers from asking workers to be friends with managers on Facebook to make a profile viewable.

• Tasting must be licensed at farmers markets throughout the state. Along with buying tomatoes, organizations must now meet requirements to offer wine and beer tastings.

• A glass of wine with your popcorn. The state approved making a pilot program permanent, and movie theaters with less than 120 seats per screen can get a liquor license. State lawmakers also made a rule that grocery stores with self-checkout machines will have some-one check shoppers’ iden-tification when purchasing alcohol.

• Also, good to know — marijuana of an ounce or less that is dropped or left at a retail store or pharmacy will be handed over to law enforcement for destruc-tion.

During the recent ses-sion, state lawmakers passed more than 330 bills.

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TEDx event at the Mercer Island library on July 17

Another TEDx event is set for 7 p.m., July 17, at the Mercer Island Library. TED Talks are devoted to spreading positive ideas from the most creative members of society. The theme for this TEDx event is “Evolving Education.” There will be two videos and discussion. Snacks will be served.

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading.” Started as a four-day con-ference in California 25 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with mul-tiple initiatives. The annu-al TED Conference invites the world’s leading think-ers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Isabel Allende and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. RSVP to [email protected].

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Island choir vocalists to perform at national YMCA convention

Erich and Jenny Parce will be performing with Tacoma youth at the YMCA national conven-tion in Philadelphia next week after entering a video contest.

The couple volun-teers for the Art-Full Apprenticeship program at the Tacoma Center YMCA’s ‘Late Nite’ pro-gram.

Erich Parce is the choir director at the Congregational Church on Mercer Island, and Jenny Parce is the cantor

at St. Monica Parish. Middle and high school

youth gather at the Tacoma Y on weekend nights. The couple teaches voice to youth who want to sing and learn about singing and performing. This year, the youth wrote a song about what the Y has done for them and produced a video of the song. After g a r n e r i n g some atten-tion, it was entered into a national contest for p e r f o r m i n g at the YMCA national con-vention in Phi ladelphia in July. The video won one of the top spots, and the group will travel to Phi ladelphia on July 17 to perform for 3,000 people at the general assembly.

“We are all excited about the trip and the experi-ence that the kids will have,” Parce said.

The video, titled “Wake Up to Happy,” may be viewed on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa6CYWDPZao.

Mercer Island actresses to perform in ‘Rent the Musical’

Islanders Rebecca Marowitz and Sydney Thieme are featured in the

CORE Theatrics summer production of “Rent the Musical.”

When it premiered in 1996 at the New York Theatre Workshop, Jonathan Larson’s “RENT” fortuitously coincided with the 100th anniver-sary of La bohéme, the renowned opera upon which “Rent” was based.

But while G i a c o m o Puccini’s 19th century work portrays young Parisian bohe-mians deal-ing with land-lords, love and tub e rc u l o s i s . “Rent’s” cast of young disaf-fected artists and perform-ers, philoso-phers and junk-ies, lovers and fighters hunger for love and creative ful-fillment in the face of the fast- a p p r o a c h i n g 21st American century, with

the AIDS epidemic and the class struggle wrack-ing New York City as a backdrop.

Performances of “Rent the Musical” are set for July 26-27 and August 2-4 at the Lake Washington High School Performing Arts Center, 12033 N.E. 80th St., in Kirkland. Tickets may be purchased online at www.corethe-atrics.com/rentthemusi-cal.htm. Group rates are available. The show is recommended for ages 16 and up.


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By Reporter StaffDuring the June 27

Mercer Island School District board meeting, the Mercer Island Schools Foundation and the PTA Bridge the Gap committee presented the district with a check for $1 million.

The money will allow the district to keep 18 teaching positions, middle school and high school instructional coaches and a K-5 art specialist.

“It is truly an amaz-ing accomplishment and proof that this community is more than willing to step up and support teach-ers and students,” said Penny Yantis, the execu-tive director of the MISF.

Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano expressed his thanks for the work done this spring.

The money was raised this spring through the annual MISF Breakfast of Champions in April, and through grassroots efforts by the PTA Council.

Blood drive at Farmers on July 31

Mark your calen-dars to give blood at a Puget Sound Blood Center blood drive to be held between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. (closed for lunch for workers between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.), July 31, at Farmers Insur-ance, 3003 77th Ave. S.E., in Room 1.

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By Reporter StaffThree Island schools —

Lakeridge Elementary, West Mercer Elementary and the French American School of Puget Sound — are part of a group of 39 public and private schools in King County that earned recognition last month for their successful conservation practices of the county’s Green Schools Program.

“Staff and students at these 39 schools have embraced recycling, reducing waste and other conservation actions,

with assistance from the county’s Green Schools Program,” said Dale Alekel, program manager.

The program has three levels that involve students and staff in learning about and practicing conserva-tion of natural resources.

In 2012-13, 21 schools completed Level One by expanding recycling prac-tices and focusing on waste-reduction strategies, such as decreasing paper use, while another 13 schools completed Level Two by engaging in ener-gy conservation actions,

such as turning off lights in unoccupied rooms. Five schools completed Level Three by learning about and engaging in water conservation and pollu-tion prevention practices.

Lakeridge Elementary was one of five schools recognized this spring as a Level Three King County Green Schools.

West Elementary School and the French American School of Puget Sound were two of the 13 schools recognized this spring as Level Two Green Schools.

County’s green schools program honors 39 schools for conservation efforts

MISF, PTA’s ‘Bridge the Gap’ campaign raises $1 million

Look out! The wooden suspension bridge at Island Crest Park is missing a plank. Photo by Conner Webster.Got a photo you’d like to share with the Island in our “Eye on MI” feature? Email your image with a caption about where and when it was taken to [email protected].

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1,000-square-foot unit in the Carlton offered at $389,000 to a one-bedroom, one-bath, 645-square-foot unit at 2949 76th Ave. S.E., priced at $239,000.

The 99 single-family homes listed for sale as of July 5 range from $16.75 million to $550,000 for a 1,200-square-foot cot-tage with a basement. The home was built in 1918 on just shy of two-thirds of an acre along West Mercer Way.

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the Windermere stage and the Veteran’s Pergola at Mercerdale Park to Luther Burbank on Saturday eve-ning before the fireworks begin.

The fireworks show at Luther Burbank Park is sponsored by Mercer Island’s True Value Hardware. Beginning at 7:15, there will be more magic, entertainment and food at the park. The fire-works will begin at sun-down at around 10:15 p.m.

Avoid the crush of traf-fic and parking hassles by taking the free Fireworks

Shuttle. The Shuttle will be offering shuttle rides in a continuous loop from Mercer Island City Hall to Luther Burbank Park from 6:30 pm to 9:45 pm. At the end of the festival, several busses will be lined up to return riders to City Hall and will loop back until all riders have been trans-ported.

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Operation Patriots Plaza 2013Support Mercer Island’s VFW Post 5760!

� ese illustrations by David Lund represent our vi-sion of the � nished landscape of Mercer Island’s VFW Post 5760 Keewaydin Clubhouse.

Since acquiring the Clubhouse in 1966, VFW Post 5760 has rented the building to many members of our community, with the rental proceeds going to support veterans’ relief causes, both locally and nationally. In addition, rental revenues cover monthly operating and maintenance expenses of the building. We want to help Post 5760 augment their rental income by making their Clubhouse an even more attractive rental facility for individuals and groups by improving the building and grounds.

VFW Post 5760 has restored the Clubhouse exterior with funds raised at a community auction, Operation Restoration 2011, held on October 22, 2011. Our goal now is to help our Mercer Island veterans � nish the landscaping and � agpole area as well as the Clubhouse interior if su� cient funds are raised.

Add your name or honor a family member by pur-chasing an engraved brick for the Patriots Plaza, to be located around the base of three new bronze � agpoles. You can purchase a personalized brick for $150 each and help us raise funds to complete the improvements at the Clubhouse. Your engraved brick(s) will become part of an historical landmark at one of Mercer Island’s most treasured properties.

You are invited to join in our fundraising e� ort, Op-eration Patriots Plaza 2013, by completing the order form below and mailing your check for $150 per brick ($120 of which is tax-deductible), made payable to Mer-cer Island VFW Post 5760, to Mercer Island VFW Post 5760, Post O� ce Box 101, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Making a brick donation is a wonderful way to sup-port our veterans and honor the service of a veteran in your family. Make your purchase now and be part of the initial installation of the Patriots Plaza. If your fa-ther or mother, son or daughter, grandfather or grand-

mother, uncle or aunt, nephew or niece, or a friend served in the armed forces, purchasing an engraved brick would be a special way to remember and honor their service to our country by including their names on the Mercer Island VFW’s Patriots Plaza. In addi-tion, if you want to honor the service of our veterans as a whole, you can purchase a brick as a Friend or Friends of the VFW. � ank you for your support!

Operation Patriots Plaza 2013 CommitteeFriends of VFW Post 5760

Frank (Post Commander) and Bonnie SorbaErick (Committee Chair) and Judy LeitheMike (Past Post Commander) and Susie CeroMike Gazarek (Past Post Commander)Bob (Vice Commander) and Betty HarperSusan LundCharlie and Kris RobbsKevin and Bobette Scheid

If you have a question about our Operation Patriots Plaza 2013 project or about purchas-ing a brick, please call Judy Leithe, committee member, at 206-232-5413.

� ere are three formats that you can use to purchase an engraved brick, using all up-per-case letters. Please note that there are only 18 characters per line, including spaces. Examples are listed below for the � ve choices:

(1) Combat Veteran

(2) Non-Combat Veteran

(3) Friend or Friends of the VFW

Order Form for Mercer Island VFW Post 5760 Fundraiser – Operation Patriots Plaza 2013. A donation of $150 per brick ($120 of which is tax-deductible) will place your engraved brick on the Patriots Plaza. Make your check payable to Mercer Island VFW Post 5760 and mail your check and order form to Mercer Island VFW Post 5760, Post O� ce Box 101, Mercer Island, WA 98040.Name __________________________________________________________Address ________________________________________________________Phone(s) _______________________________________________________E-Mail _________________________________________________________

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Julia Nordby Branch Manager

Frank Ceteznik Tim ConwayDebbie Constantine Terry Donovan Shawn Elings Mark EskridgeDaphne DonovanBetty DeLaurenti

Jimmy Pliego Tony Salvata Cindy Verschueren Larry WilliamsPetra Walker Anni Zilz

Lisa Nguyen

Millie Su Tony Vedrich

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

Andrea Pirzio-Biroli

Julie Varon

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

Frank Ceteznik 206-979-8400www.johnlscott.com/62571

FEATURED PROPERTIES

Old Black Nugget – $1,795,000New Construction� is 4BR/2.75BA rambler built by Boitano Homes is truly a rare � nd. With over 4 acres of cleared � at property this is an outstanding opportunity to create an estate in a well located, prestigious neighborhood.

Julie Varon 425-444-7253www.johnlscott.com/59152

Mediterranean Villa $2,950,000Over an acre with Mountain & Lake views. 6,200 sq.ft. home was custom built by original owner. 4+BR/4.75BA. A MUST SEE WITH EVERY AMMENITY ONE COULD WISH FOR!

Betty DeLaurenti 206-949-1222www.johnlscott.com/20974

Forest Waterfront $4,350,000� e centerpiece of Mercer Island’s Forest Av-enue, the premier waterfront on the Island’s West side. Spectacular � nish level. Exacting standards. Design balances entertainment, ca-sual living, & the waterfront lifestyle.

Larry Williams 425-445-9870www.johnlscott.com/67935

Lou Glatz

Karin Fry

Dieter KaetelLori HoldenHelen Hitchcock Jean LockeJames Laurie Gloria LeeCraig Hagstrom

a sign of distinction

Timeless Craftsman $1,495,000ASPEN HOMES: 3031 61st Ave SE – Framing & Roof on. Still time to customize � nishes. Open � oor plan. Wrap around deck w/ covered � replace. Easy walk to 3 Lakefront Parks. Minutes to I-90.


Grand MI Waterfront $3,170,000Spectacular 1.7 acre waterfront estate. Gracious daylight rambler with view from nearly every room. Street to water. Level lawn of breath-taking scale to water. Large dock w/ covered moorage.

Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/15888

The Yarrow Preserve $8,488,000Over 185’ of Lake Washington waterfront in Yarrow Point. Refreshingly reserved. Stunning main house of signi� cant scale. Texture rich, vibrant design elements. Notable media lounge. Separate guest house. Expansive auto court.


Forbes Creek Home $499,95011416 NE 112th, Kirkland. � is gorgeous 3BR/1.5BA home has been updated & completely remodeled w/ some of the � nest features you would desire. Situated on large � at lot in the Forbes Creek community. Close to I-405.Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240

www.johnlscott.com/14502

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

Cindy Verschueren 206-909-4523www.johnlscott.com/26061

Perfectly Private $1,299,0007274 W. Mercer Way - Fabulous 4BR/2.5BA home on a wonderful, private, large western facing lot. Completely remodeled in 2003. Gourmet kitchen, new cabinets/appliances, huge deck, true mudroom & much more!

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/41422

Breathtaking $1,645,000Western View8144 West Mercer Way. Gorgeous western view of Lake WA & Olympic Mts! 4BR/425BA, den, wine cellar, family & bonus room. Eleva-tor. Large western view deck w/ hot tub. 4,362 sq. ft. 13,711 sq. ft. lot.

Debbie Constantine 206-853-5262 www.johnlscott.com/25786

Vacation at Home! $298,0006305 Sandpoint Way NE #1, Seattle. Vacation at home in beautifully maintained Sandpointer. A stylishly updated end unit lives like a single family home. All of the amenities of resort living: pool, spa & courts.

Anni Zilz 206-390-5723www.johnlscott.com/56374

Space for Mom $1,520,000 5335 90th Ave SE – What a spread! Elegant traditional 4BD/3BA home on oversized lot w/ gorgeous pool. Plus 1BD/1BA main level Mother-In-Law Unit w/ separate entry. 3 car garage.


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

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

Stunning Craftsman $775,000Stunning Craftsman home in the Heart of Greenlake. Perfect condition 3BD/3BA home with great open concept � oor plan. Attached 2 car garage & fully fenced patio and yard w/ barbecue. Close to everything!

Helen Hitchcock 206-856-7007www.johnlscott.com/33126

Waterfront Rental $4,000/mo7671 W. Mercer Way. Custom designed 3BD/3BA NW Contemporary w/ meandering path to waterfront. Soaring ceilings, updated kitchen, fresh paint and more. 100’ of low bank grassy beach access, dock & moorage available.

Anni Zilz 206-390-5723MLS# 502682

Newly Remodeled $449,90014105 143rd Ave SE, Renton. New remodel includes plumbing, electrical, windows and more. 4BD/3BA w/ family room upstairs. Open � oor plan, hardwood � oors, fully fenced yard on corner lot. Move in ready!


Comfortable Luxury $735,000520 Wilderness Peak Dr NW, Issaquah. Boasting unobstructed mountain views (rare in Talus) and 10’ ceilings throughout, this Burnstead home was built w/ comfortable luxury in mind. Walk-in pantry, granite counters, master bath w/ dual shower head & Jacuzzi tub, wet bar, wine storage and many more upgrades!


North End Home $699,0008206 N. Mercer Way. Brilliant natural light accents the features of this 3BR/1.75BA home. Fenced backyard w/ patio for outdoor living. 12,000 sq. ft. lot. Close to freeways, shopping, recreation & transportation.


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

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

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


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

Tim Conway 206-954-2437www.johnlscott.com/35831

Welcome Home $699,0009724 Mercerwood Dr. - Room for everyone! 4 or 5 BR/3 BA 2,810 sq. ft. Oak Floors. New Roof. Family/Rec Room. Close to schools, I-90, & downtown shopping.

Tony Salvata 206-915-8672www.johnlscott.com/76789

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


Aesthetic Excellence $929,0003 Lindley Road. Architect Wendell Lovett has demonstrated “aesthetic excellence” by thorough resolution of every detail of this 2BR/3BA home. Modern. Contemporary. Open layout. Soaring celings. High end � nishes. Private.

James Laurie 425-466-3672www.johnlscott.com/23896

Greenwood Home $260,00014331 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. Cute 2BR home on a level, fenced yard with good light. Dual pane windows in most of the home & newer plumbing. Mature plants provide privacy.


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


Spectacular Craftsman $1,975,0004421 Ferncroft Rd. – 4BR/3.25BA home on estate-like setting w/ sweeping views of Lake WA. Dramatic open � oor plan w/ designer touches and opulent � nishes make this a special home. A MUST SEE!


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


Charming Cape Cod $944,999Charming custom built 5BD/3.5BA true New England style Cape Cod. Sited on a very private, quiet ¼ acre lot w/ decks o� family room and master. Upstairs sound proofed bonus/media, 3 � replaces and more. Move-In Ready!

Lou or Lori 206.949.5674www.johnlscott.com/20477

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

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

Be Astounded! $1,349,5004240 Crestwood Place. 4BR/3BA home, sophisticated architecture & updated interior, immaculately maintained & designed w/ an open � oor plan for today’s lifestyle. Dramatic inside spaces & a medley of views as the back drop!Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240


Historic Appleton $1,189,5004840 E MERCER WY Historic Appleton. � is 5-bed home features hardwoods, exposed wooden beam ceilings, guest room w/ ensuite, o� ce, and family room. � e chef ’s kitchen includes an oversized island, granite counters, and ss appl.


Mt. Si Views! $332,55012715 480th Ave SE, North Bend. � is 4BR/2BA home situated on almost 1 acre, has a creek running across the back side of the property with stunning views of Mt. Si. � e home is perfect for entertaining with decks on the front and the back.

Jimmy Pliego 206-240-7160www.johnlscott.com/83727

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Julia Nordby Branch Manager

Frank Ceteznik Tim ConwayDebbie Constantine Terry Donovan Shawn Elings Mark EskridgeDaphne DonovanBetty DeLaurenti

Jimmy Pliego Tony Salvata Cindy Verschueren Larry WilliamsPetra Walker Anni Zilz

Lisa Nguyen

Millie Su Tony Vedrich

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

Andrea Pirzio-Biroli

Julie Varon

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


FEATURED PROPERTIES

Old Black Nugget – $1,795,000New Construction� is 4BR/2.75BA rambler built by Boitano Homes is truly a rare � nd. With over 4 acres of cleared � at property this is an outstanding opportunity to create an estate in a well located, prestigious neighborhood.

Julie Varon 425-444-7253www.johnlscott.com/59152

Mediterranean Villa $2,950,000Over an acre with Mountain & Lake views. 6,200 sq.ft. home was custom built by original owner. 4+BR/4.75BA. A MUST SEE WITH EVERY AMMENITY ONE COULD WISH FOR!


Forest Waterfront $4,350,000� e centerpiece of Mercer Island’s Forest Av-enue, the premier waterfront on the Island’s West side. Spectacular � nish level. Exacting standards. Design balances entertainment, ca-sual living, & the waterfront lifestyle.


Lou Glatz

Karin Fry

Dieter KaetelLori HoldenHelen Hitchcock Jean LockeJames Laurie Gloria LeeCraig Hagstrom

a sign of distinction

Timeless Craftsman $1,495,000ASPEN HOMES: 3031 61st Ave SE – Framing & Roof on. Still time to customize � nishes. Open � oor plan. Wrap around deck w/ covered � replace. Easy walk to 3 Lakefront Parks. Minutes to I-90.


Grand MI Waterfront $3,170,000Spectacular 1.7 acre waterfront estate. Gracious daylight rambler with view from nearly every room. Street to water. Level lawn of breath-taking scale to water. Large dock w/ covered moorage.

Larry Williams 425-445-9870 www.johnlscott.com/15888

The Yarrow Preserve $8,488,000Over 185’ of Lake Washington waterfront in Yarrow Point. Refreshingly reserved. Stunning main house of signi� cant scale. Texture rich, vibrant design elements. Notable media lounge. Separate guest house. Expansive auto court.


Forbes Creek Home $499,95011416 NE 112th, Kirkland. � is gorgeous 3BR/1.5BA home has been updated & completely remodeled w/ some of the � nest features you would desire. Situated on large � at lot in the Forbes Creek community. Close to I-405.Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240


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


Perfectly Private $1,299,0007274 W. Mercer Way - Fabulous 4BR/2.5BA home on a wonderful, private, large western facing lot. Completely remodeled in 2003. Gourmet kitchen, new cabinets/appliances, huge deck, true mudroom & much more!

Tim Conway 206-954-2437 www.johnlscott.com/41422

Breathtaking $1,645,000Western View8144 West Mercer Way. Gorgeous western view of Lake WA & Olympic Mts! 4BR/425BA, den, wine cellar, family & bonus room. Eleva-tor. Large western view deck w/ hot tub. 4,362 sq. ft. 13,711 sq. ft. lot.

Debbie Constantine 206-853-5262 www.johnlscott.com/25786

Vacation at Home! $298,0006305 Sandpoint Way NE #1, Seattle. Vacation at home in beautifully maintained Sandpointer. A stylishly updated end unit lives like a single family home. All of the amenities of resort living: pool, spa & courts.

Anni Zilz 206-390-5723www.johnlscott.com/56374

Space for Mom $1,520,000 5335 90th Ave SE – What a spread! Elegant traditional 4BD/3BA home on oversized lot w/ gorgeous pool. Plus 1BD/1BA main level Mother-In-Law Unit w/ separate entry. 3 car garage.


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

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

Stunning Craftsman $775,000Stunning Craftsman home in the Heart of Greenlake. Perfect condition 3BD/3BA home with great open concept � oor plan. Attached 2 car garage & fully fenced patio and yard w/ barbecue. Close to everything!

Helen Hitchcock 206-856-7007www.johnlscott.com/33126

Waterfront Rental $4,000/mo7671 W. Mercer Way. Custom designed 3BD/3BA NW Contemporary w/ meandering path to waterfront. Soaring ceilings, updated kitchen, fresh paint and more. 100’ of low bank grassy beach access, dock & moorage available.

Anni Zilz 206-390-5723MLS# 502682

Newly Remodeled $449,90014105 143rd Ave SE, Renton. New remodel includes plumbing, electrical, windows and more. 4BD/3BA w/ family room upstairs. Open � oor plan, hardwood � oors, fully fenced yard on corner lot. Move in ready!


Comfortable Luxury $735,000520 Wilderness Peak Dr NW, Issaquah. Boasting unobstructed mountain views (rare in Talus) and 10’ ceilings throughout, this Burnstead home was built w/ comfortable luxury in mind. Walk-in pantry, granite counters, master bath w/ dual shower head & Jacuzzi tub, wet bar, wine storage and many more upgrades!


North End Home $699,0008206 N. Mercer Way. Brilliant natural light accents the features of this 3BR/1.75BA home. Fenced backyard w/ patio for outdoor living. 12,000 sq. ft. lot. Close to freeways, shopping, recreation & transportation.


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


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


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


Welcome Home $699,0009724 Mercerwood Dr. - Room for everyone! 4 or 5 BR/3 BA 2,810 sq. ft. Oak Floors. New Roof. Family/Rec Room. Close to schools, I-90, & downtown shopping.

Tony Salvata 206-915-8672www.johnlscott.com/76789

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


Aesthetic Excellence $929,0003 Lindley Road. Architect Wendell Lovett has demonstrated “aesthetic excellence” by thorough resolution of every detail of this 2BR/3BA home. Modern. Contemporary. Open layout. Soaring celings. High end � nishes. Private.

James Laurie 425-466-3672www.johnlscott.com/23896

Greenwood Home $260,00014331 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. Cute 2BR home on a level, fenced yard with good light. Dual pane windows in most of the home & newer plumbing. Mature plants provide privacy.


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


Spectacular Craftsman $1,975,0004421 Ferncroft Rd. – 4BR/3.25BA home on estate-like setting w/ sweeping views of Lake WA. Dramatic open � oor plan w/ designer touches and opulent � nishes make this a special home. A MUST SEE!


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


Charming Cape Cod $944,999Charming custom built 5BD/3.5BA true New England style Cape Cod. Sited on a very private, quiet ¼ acre lot w/ decks o� family room and master. Upstairs sound proofed bonus/media, 3 � replaces and more. Move-In Ready!

Lou or Lori 206.949.5674www.johnlscott.com/20477

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


Be Astounded! $1,349,5004240 Crestwood Place. 4BR/3BA home, sophisticated architecture & updated interior, immaculately maintained & designed w/ an open � oor plan for today’s lifestyle. Dramatic inside spaces & a medley of views as the back drop!Terry & Daphne Donovan 206-713-5240


Historic Appleton $1,189,5004840 E MERCER WY Historic Appleton. � is 5-bed home features hardwoods, exposed wooden beam ceilings, guest room w/ ensuite, o� ce, and family room. � e chef ’s kitchen includes an oversized island, granite counters, and ss appl.


Mt. Si Views! $332,55012715 480th Ave SE, North Bend. � is 4BR/2BA home situated on almost 1 acre, has a creek running across the back side of the property with stunning views of Mt. Si. � e home is perfect for entertaining with decks on the front and the back.

Jimmy Pliego 206-240-7160www.johnlscott.com/83727

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Sometimes finding the right niche can take a while. Though Mercer Island High School graduate Elena Skouras did end up finding exactly what she wanted, it was on a different route.

The 2012 MIHS grad started playing lacrosse in sixth grade and realized later in high school that it was something she’d like to continue playing in college.

“Recruiting for lacrosse, you have to start sopho-more year really, but I didn’t really know that I was good enough to play until my junior or senior year,” said Skouras. “I was really late on the whole recruiting process, which was unfor-tunate for me because I was going to camps and they were looking at sopho-mores, and I was like, why didn’t I have that opportu-nity?”

Once Skouras knew she was interested in playing, she started going to camps, but had a run of bad luck. Stanford was interested, but a broken wrist sidelined her.

“I went to the Stanford one and on the first day they said I broke my wrist, so I was in a splint the entire time and they were looking at me to see if they wanted to recruit me, but I couldn’t play,” she said. “I came back home and I go to an ortho-

pedic surgeon, and they said it wasn’t broken. So I sat out for nothing. That was really tough because I finally realized that I did love lacrosse and I wanted to do some-thing with it. It became that lacrosse wasn’t going to be my p r i m a r y e n t r a n c e into college, and people were saying you could go to a lot bet-ter academic school than if you do lacrosse, but I was just too late to do that.”

It was a setback, but luckily for Skouras, she was accepted at the University of Southern California, and while she wasn’t offered a scholarship to play for the Division I girls program, she knew it was a good school, and it had a wom-en’s club lacrosse team.

“I got into USC and they had a program and every-thing. I thought, I can play D-I lacrosse, but I feel like when you go to college and you play lacrosse, you do your sport and then you go to school,” she said. “I’m a very academically driven person, and I didn’t think I could do that. In high school you could play soccer, bas-

ketball, lacrosse, whatever, but in college you really do have to pick because it’s a year-round commitment. I wanted to be in a soror-ity and experience college

life, but you c o u l d n ’ t really do that. I was talking to the coaches about play-ing D-I, but they said they c o u l d n ’ t give me a scholarship because it’s too late, but ‘we can

definitely see you and you can play.’ It just seemed like with the commitment level and everything, my fresh-man year, I wanted to do good academically and get into the groove of college. So I decided to do club, and it was actually the right level of competitive atmo-sphere that I needed.”

The women’s D-I team at USC was a new program last season, and in part the club team attracted many players with D-I experi-ence.

“A lot of players had played D-I; they were a year ahead of me, and they dropped down to club and said this is so much better and this is so much fun, and so we did that,”

she said. “We did really, really well that season. It was the best USC has ever done. We took ninth in the nation, with an 18-4 record, which is unheard of — USC lacrosse was always a joke in the past. We did really well.”

Skouras finished the sea-son tied for the most goals on her team at 69, with 13 assists and 89 points. She averaged 3.9 points per game in the Western Women’s Lacrosse League.

The highlight of her first season on the team was sur-passing their expectations.

“Our initial goal in the season was just to make it to our league playoffs. We ended up making it to the championship and then we ended up going to Nationals and ending up getting ninth, and honestly we didn’t even think we would make the playoffs,” she said. “Just sitting there looking at your teammates and seeing how far you came was such an amazing feeling because we never in the world thought we could ever get there. I think that was awesome. It was the first time in USC history that the girls lacrosse had ever gone that far.”

The Trojans finished with a record-setting sea-son, and in the process of playing, Skouras discovered

Finding her place – Mercer Island lacrosse player excels in college


The Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club celebrated its volunteer coaches in June, thanking them for all of their hard work during the seasons.

Over 70 of the 325 vol-unteer coaches attend-ed the event on Mercer Island.

The Boys & Girls Club runs 25 athletic programs each year with over 2,000

students participating, many of them in mul-tiple activities. Volunteer coaches are a critical part of the program, and they invest a significant amount of time in train-ing, planning, practices, games, tournaments and more.

A few of the many Island coaches were honored for noteworthy performances

Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club honors volunteer coaches

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Bicycle-blended smooth-ies have arrived in Seattle. Pedal Smoothies is making its debut this summer at the Mercer Island Farmers Market and other local markets.

Save a dollar by pedaling your own smoothie, priced at $5. Smoothies cost $6 for those who don’t want to pedal and prefer to have it done for them.

O w n e r Himanshu Mehru, who was born and raised in India and goes by “Mike” at the market, first heard of the con-cept of a bicycle blender in May when he learned about such a busi-ness in Baltimore, Md. After finding out how the contraption worked, he got together with engineering friends from school and built one. The blender is attached to the rear bicycle wheel.

Mehru had just decided to sign up for the Seattle to Portland bike ride and purchased a new road bike.

Within a week, he had registered his new business, Pedal Smoothies, with the state.

Its mission is to “promote healthy living, love of bicy-cles, and happiness.”

Mehru then contacted the Mercer Island Farmers Market manager, who accepted his application even though the deadline had already passed. He had worked for a farmers mar-ket vendor on the Island during the previous sum-mer.

With just one month to prepare for his market debut, Mehru was also studying for finals at the University of Washington. He is majoring in computer science and will graduate next spring.

Mehru planned to create his own smoothie recipes.

“I only wanted to do local and organic ingredients,” he said. His source for ingredi-ents would be local farmers markets. He then hosted smoothie-tasting events at his apartment, and friends

gave input on various fla-vors.

One of the first that they came up with was the ‘Tour de Heaven Mixed Berry’ — a twist on the Tour de France, because they thought the smoothie “tasted like heaven.”

Other flavors include the ‘Inter-Urban-ana’ (coconut

milk and banana), the second most popular vari-ety; strawberry-banana; the ‘Burke Gilman Kale’ (agave, banana, soy milk and kale); and chocolate varieties. Peach and nectar-ine smoothies will soon be added to the selection as Pedal Smoothies

mixes currently available ingredients and tries new combinations.

Now that berries are in season, Mehru obtains frozen berries from local farmers such as Hayton Farms. Berries are frozen when they are most rip-ened, he explained. That is when they are the most nutritious and are best in smoothies, creating a good consistency.

Pineapple and banana are the only non-local ingre-dients. But everything is organic, Mehru said. Sugars and preservatives are not added to the drinks. A scoop of Spirulina, howev-er, is available for $1. Base options are organic rice, soy, coconut or whole milk.

With two beach cruiser bicycles, which are com-fortable to ride and more compatible with blenders, Mehru was ready for the Island market’s opening day in early June.

“The first people were shocked and amazed to see what was going on,” he said. “I invited them to ride the bike and pedal their own smoothies, or they can have me pedal it for $1 extra.”

After taking an order, Mehru prepares the ingre-dients and connects the blender to the bicycle.

“Kids love it,” he said. But there is a challenge for some kids — they can’t pedal sitting down because of the bicycle’s height.

The smallest child to

ride the bike, Mehru said, was about three feet tall. Children who are shorter than the bike must stand up to pedal.

“I ask them to pedal while standing up like they were going uphill — and that way they can reach ped-als and blend the smoothie really quickly,” Mehru said.

The bike must be a cer-tain height in order for the blender to work success-fully.

A smoothie can be blended in about 15 to 20 seconds.

“I do a smoothie in about 10 seconds,” Mehru said.

Some Islanders start-ed scheduling Pedal Smoothies for birthday par-ties. The business also has a liquor endorsement and can serve margaritas and other blended beverages at private events where cus-tomers provide alcohol to be blended.

“This past Sunday was the hottest day. I set up the booth at 10 a.m. and the line never stopped until 3 p.m.,” Mehru said of the last weekend in June, when temperatures reached 90 degrees. “The entire day,

we sold and sold … I forgot to check the weather and was not totally prepared for such an amazing response. I had everything — it still went well, I still served all of my customers.”

Mehru estimated that single-handedly, he sold 120 smoothies altogether that day. He also offers lem-onade.

“It takes time to make the smoothies and get custom-ers onto the bikes,” he said. The total experience takes from three to five minutes, he added. He does not yet have hired help, but that is a future possibility.

Beyond Mercer Island, Pedal Smoothies can be found at four additional farmers markets: Mukilteo, Lake City, Shoreline, and Willis Tucker in Snohomish. The Mercer Island market is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. except during the weekends of Summer Celebration and Seafair.

Pedal Smoothies also caters at weddings, fitness classes and other events.

Go to www.pedalsmooth-ies.com for more about the new business.

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Mercer Island Warriors finalist in first tournament of the season

The Mercer Island Warriors, a 16U boys teams, were finalists in the team’s first tournament of the sea-son. The team competed in the Washington Premier FC 21st Rainier Challenge, held in Puyallup June 15-16.

The team competed against other top teams in the Copa division, earning a spot in the championship match. The Warriors scored the most goals in their divi-sion, 10, but fell to Crossfire B97 James in the title game. The final score was 2-1.

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Mercer Island team wins baseball tourney in Pasco

The NW Islanders 16U baseball team recently trav-eled to Pasco, Wash., to play in the Triple Crown Father’s Day tournament. The Islanders, made up of play-ers from the 2015 and 2016 MIHS classes, won their division, going undefeated. The team’s record was 4-0, giving up just six runs and scoring 27.

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this past year. The Rookie Coaches award went to Kim and Joe Alex for their work coaching base-ball this year. The Love of Coaching award went to Quinn Christofferson, Marcus Vizzutti and Eric Stevens for baseball. The Coaching Excellence award went to Dominique Davis for work with the junior tackle football pro-gram, while the Unsung Hero award went to Rich Buchan for his work in wrestling, football and baseball. The Most Inspirational Coach award went to Steve Mattox for his work coaching wres-tling and baseball. Mattox will have his name added to the Most Inspirational Coach banner that hangs in the Boys & Girls Club field house.

“I have the best job,” said Becky Shaddle, the athlet-ics director for the club.

“I get to work with all these great people who give so much to our kids. It’s rewarding to have an opportunity to thank them. Our club athlet-ics goals next year are to continue to improve the quality of our existing pro-grams and to grow athletic opportunities for girls. Having inspired coaches will enable us to deliver better and better outcomes for our community.”

The event was hosted by Leslie and Kurt Dammeier, and volunteers for the event included: Lisa and Dan Nordale, Heidi Bergland, Susie and Steve Stenberg, Matt Williams, Becky Shaddle, Scott Barbara and Glenn McCrary.

how deep her love of the game went.

“I just think that you shouldn’t let go of your sport just because you don’t play D-I. I think you should con-tinue because it’s really nice having something you’re pas-sionate about. You meet so many people and so many friends in lacrosse, and you get to travel together and it’s really fun,” said the attacker.

Though the club team was still a time commitment, Skouras said for the USC team, it was less than most others.

“We do have to make some sacrifices, but what was really unique about our team was that we were one of the most competitive teams in our league, but we only practiced two days a week and every-one else who was the same

ranking as us practiced five days a week and conditioned every day,” she explained. “It just showed us that for our team, it was about having fun and playing because you’re passionate about it, not mak-ing it a job. I feel like when you play D-I it becomes a job and you lose that intrin-sic satisfaction for playing a sport. It gave me that adrena-line rush of playing.”

She said she plans to play again next season, and is still considering moving up to Division I, but doesn’t know how it will pan out yet.

On Mercer Island, many of the high school players are encouraged to coach younger teams. This helped Skouras realize that continu-ing to play was something she wanted to do.

“On Mercer Island they

give you a lot of opportuni-ties to coach,” said Skouras. “I coached a seventh-eighth grade team and a third-fourth grade team one year. Mercer Island just provided you with a lot of opportuni-ties as players to see every aspect of the game, playing it and seeing it from the side-line, and I think that really helped me grow as a player. It helped me understand what my coaches had been telling me. So I would be coaching my seventh, eighth-graders and tell my head coach, Liz Shields, and she would be like, this is what I’ve been telling you!”

Skouras, who was a two-time all-state team member in high school, said for any-one interested in playing in college just to get out and play the game as much as they can.

“I think that it’s hard because no one really knows

they want to really play sophomore year — I feel like sophomore year you’re not really thinking about where you want to go to college as much,” she said. “I think that for advice, they should just go to camps, because I know that’s where you get recruited a lot. But also joining select teams, like in soccer, but I just think if they are passion-ate about the game and they are willing to sacrifice your time to be on select teams if should be a sign that maybe they do want to pursue this in college.”

Skouras is a business major at USC, doing an accounting internship with Costco this summer.

“I may not go accounting, but I’m a person who is a hands-on learner, so I like to do things to see if I like it. That’s why I tried lacrosse, to see if I liked it, and I love it,” she said.

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Dogs

(5) MINIATURE YORK- SHIRE Terrier Puppies For Sale. They are 8 weeks old and ready for a new home. I have 3 female and 2 males left. They are very loving, playful, and ready for a new adventure. I am asking $1200 for the female and $900 for the males. Email or call if interested: [email protected]

AKC Beautiful English Cream Golden Retriever pups. Wormed and vet checked. Socialized well w i th ch i ldren & cats. Ready for new homes 8/5. Mother on site. Very l igh t c ream co lor ing . Come visit our fun loving pups, call for your ap- pointment! $800 and up. Arlington. 425-238-7540 or 253-380-4232.

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Dogs

AKC ENGLISH Mastiff Pupp ies . Fawn ma le born Apr i l 27th, 2013. World Winners are these pups fami ly t radi t ion! The mother ’s parents and grandfathers, were winners at the world dog show! 4 world winners within the third genera- tion! Puppies are ready now ! These pupp ies have the greatest genes available in English Mas- tiff history! Aicama Zorba De La-Susa rare stock. This is a once in a life- time opportunity for Mas- tiff lovers. $3,500. 253- [email protected]

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AKC Golden Retrievers 4 boys & 2 gir ls AKC Reg is te red Purebred golden retriever puppies for sale. Girls $600.00 ea boys $500.00. All will be ready by July 6th. All have dew claws remove, first round of shots and d e w o r m i n g . C a l l 360 474-0120 after 4:30 on the weekdays anytime on weekends.

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AKC Rottweiler Puppies-6 males, 4 females. Tails docked, dew claws removed, dewormed, & 1st shots. $850 360-319- 5825

Dogs

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AKC YORKIE FEMALE!! D O B 2 - 4 - 1 3 . Ta i l s , shots, wormed! Happy, hea l t hy and p l ay fu l . $1,000. Male D.O.B 5- 22-13. Taking deposit. $800. AKC Tiny Stud available. 360-923-0814

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E u r o p e a n G e r m a n Shepherd Puppies for Sale Puppies were born Apr i l 6th of European Parents who are hips and elbows certified and g raded exce l l en t fo r breeding. We are looking for caring homes for these very cheerful pup- p i e s . P l e a s e c a l l 425 277 7986 or email gil [email protected] for more information

GERMAN SHORT Hair Puppies. 7 males, $400 each. 7 females, $450 each. A large yard is mandatory. hunters and great family dogs. Inter- ested? Cal l 360-829- 1232 for an appoin t - ment. Ask for Mark or Pa t t y. P u p p i e s a r e available July 20th but will be previewed beginning March 17th. Mother is also onsite. Bring your own co l la r and $100 non-refundable deposit. Remainder will be due on day of pickup. Tails are cropped, de-clawed, wormed and first shots.G O L D E N D O O D L E Puppies, Ready 7-8-13, 8 Fe m a l e s / 4 M a l e s , C K C R e g i s t e r e d , Wor med, F i rs t Vacs, Dewc laws Removed . $800 Auburn. Call Cat 253-350-4923

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COUPEVILLE#1 KIDS SALE & Other great stuff! Racks and racks of clothes (pree- mie to 4T), vintage pola- roids camera, car seat, crib mattress, bedding, highchair, stroller, computer desk, generator, books, some adult clothing, other miscellaneous items & so much more! Friday and Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm, 29 Kinkaid Drive.

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Advertise yourGARAGE SALE

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only $16Call

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Bothe l l V in tage Co l - lectables Sale Saturday & Sunday July 13, 14 & 2 0 t h . 9 - 4 p m . 1 7 3 3 1 Woodcrest Dr ive NE. Cameras, Buttons, 8- Track Player & Tapes, Avon Jewelry & Bottles, Teac Reel-2-Reel, Slide projector, Movie projector, Slide Case, Record Player, Records & More.

Huge multi-family neighborhood yard sale. Exer-cise equipment, sample i tems, clothing, home goods, a l i t t le b i t o f everything. 6436 123rd Ave N E i n K i r k l a n d 98033 plus surrounding homes. Fri July 12 and Sat July 13th 9 - 4

LION’S Flea Market

LAKE CITYCommunity Center

12531 - 28th Ave NESat...July 13th

9am - 3pmFor Information Call

(206)639-8813FREE ADMISSION

MERCER ISLAND

M E R C E R I S L A N D Neighborhood Garage Sale. Saturday & Sun- day, July 13th - 14th, 9am - 3pm. Framed Art, Furn i ture, Household Items. Enter Neighbor- hood at Nor th Mercer Way and SE 35th Street. Look for Homes wi th Bright Colored Balloons Out Front.


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MERCER ISLAND

MOVING SALE, Friday - Sunday, July 12th - 14th, 8 am - 5 pm. Kitchen Equipment and Tools, Yard, Clothing, Furni- ture, Much Much More! Stop By On Your Way To The Summer Cele- bration. 4006 78th Way S E , M e r c e r I s l a n d , “Hampton Court”. First House On The Left As You Enter The Cul-de- Sac.

SALE LADYGigantic Estate Sale! July 11th, 12th & 13th.

9:30am-4:30pm. July 14th 10am-4pm.

12813 198th Drive NE in Woodinville (follow signs off Avondale Rd

& 132nd). The House is Packed! Previous owner was

an avid collector. Vintage pressed glass

dishes, Fostoria Glassware, Fault Glazed Figurines, Numerous Dishes:

Blue Willow, Stafford- shire, Sandwich Glass,

Syracuse. Lamps, Quality Framed Art

and Botanical Prints. Lots of Household Decorator Items.

Vintage Dolls, Cos- tume Jewelry, Vintage Clothing, Hat Boxes,

Linnens & Books. Lots of craft items, Paper &

Office Supplies. Country Decorations &

Wood Items. Lots of Pottery: McCoy,

Brownware, Weller, Wedgewood, Etc. Silver Plate Items,

Beautiful Cherry Wood Formal Dining Table with Slipper Chairs.

Vintage tea cart. Maple Secretary Desk.

Sectional Sofa. Armoire, Twin Beds, Dresser, Patio Set w/Umbrella. Lots of

Kitchen Cooking uten- sils, Baking Items.

Pasta Machine. Glasses, Cookbooks, Spongeware, Decora- tor Kitchen Items. Lots of Mexican and Asian

Serving pieces & Dinnerware. Tons of Seasonal Items, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Etc. A Large collection of stamping items. Lots of Yard & Garden Misc. and Pottery. Much More!• Sign up sheet at

door• No personal hand-

bags allowed• Security will be on-

site • We charge sales

tax• We now accept

credit cards (min. $25 purchase)

To view photos go to:http://www.salelady.com

VashonFABRIC sale. No longer quilting. Selling fabrics, batting, books and no- tions. Saturday, July 13, 9am - 3pm.22218 111th Ave SW. VASHON ISLANDE L L I S P O RT G a r a g e Sa le . Sa tu rday, Ju l y 13th, 9am to 3pm. Rub- ber raft, bikes, BBQ / S m o ke r, M i c r owave , Bread Baker, v intage outboard, old bookcase, garden tools and lots more! Pr iced to Sell ! ! 20432 Chautaugua SW, just south of 4-way stop, above KVI Beach. No early sales, please. VASHON ISLAND

LOWER GOLD Beach. Saturday, July 13th, 9am to 3pm. Furniture, Tools, B o o k s , B i c y c l e a n d Everything Else! Lower G o l d B e a c h , Fo l l ow Signs.


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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

GARAGE SALE, Ju ly 13th, 9am - 1pm, 8404 NE Lightmoor Court. Of- fice Furniture, Home De- cor, Misc Stuff.KINGSTON

DOWNSIZING SALE. Friday, July 12th, 9am - 5 p m . S a t u r d ay, Ju l y 13th, 8am - 3pm. 26749 Border Way NE, Gam- blewood. Men’s, Wom- en’s and Square Dance Clothing; Books, Games, Puzzles, Jewelry and Much More! Cash Only!KINGSTON YARD SALE! Furniture, lumber, yard tools, and much more! Fr iday & Saturday, 7/12 & 7/13, 9 a m t o 4 p m , 2 9 6 3 9 Gamble Place NE, King- ston, 98346. Look for signs. POULSBO

YARD/ ESTATE Sale. July 12th, 13th and 14th, 9am to 4pm, NW Cedar Lane off Finn Hill. LOTS of Furniture, Household, Antiques & Collectibles, Christmas Decorations. BIG SALE! Cash Only, No Checks.SILVERDALEHUGE MULTI FAMILY garage sale and fabric store closeout! Decora- tor fabrics, trim, rods, fin- ials, commercial sewing machine, tools, furniture & much more! July 12th - 13th from 9 am - 3 pm, located at 12718 Plateau Circle.

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Land also listed for sale separately $785,000

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Capitol Hill $699,900Enchanting & serene off-street ltownhouse w/superb � nishes throughout. Oak � oors, French doors, Craftsman inspired millwork, gas fplc w/custom tile, 2BR/2.5BA #503387

Chase Costello 206-999-4420 Jeff Costello 206-595-5709

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


Rainier Beach $219,000Wonderful starter home or rental on great street. Large living room with cozy � replace. Huge kitchen with great dining area, fenced yard. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom #454821

Mary Yax 206-612-8722

N Beacon Hill $374,900Remodeled down to the studs. New roof, Siding, Windows and so much more....Spacious three bedroom a bonus room/ loft. Two full baths #499028


-SHORT SALE- $109,900Top � oor 1BR/1BA condo located in Front9. Updated kitchen with cozy dining nook. Open living area w/fplc. Balcony overlooks the community pool. #498778


-SHORT SALE- $154,900Single story 2 bedroom and 1 bath home in quite location on 1.5ac. Cozy covered deck overlooks the spacious yard. Additional dwelling on property. #487356


-SHORT SALE- $100,000Issq Chateau style beauty! Top � oor with beautiful view of professionally landscaped courtyard. ARCH housing. Cash buyer only. #314087


-SHORT SALE- $194,900Large attic space, gas available for appliances, new roof within past 3 years and a kitchen water � ltration system. #462633


-SHORT SALE- $249,900Private drive ends at this cozy 3BR/2.5BA home, master on main. Spacious living areas, open kitchen and large rear deck and patio with a fully fenced backyard. #494945


-SHORT SALE- $354,900Quiet 2BR/1.5BA, home. Skylights brighten up the living area & french doors open to spacious deck w/hot tub overlooking beautifully maintained, fully fenced bkyd #485433


Compass Point $349,000Light & bright 3BR condo w/open � oor plan. Soaring ceilings, stainless steel appliances, great � ow! Positioned among 1,000ac on Redmond Ridge. #501315


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


Houghton Living $850,000Minutes to everything…2 Park N Rides, 405, 520, Metropolitan Market, trails, Google the waterfront. AND a main � oor master! 3BR’s, & bonus room downstairs. #501556


◆ Somerset $698,000Privacy abounds in this sought after 3BR/2.5BA Forest Glen hm. Main � oor living & formal dining, kit w/plenty of casual b’fast space. Somerset Elem, Tyee Middle. #509321


-SHORT SALE- $169,900Wonderful new 3 BD/2.5 BA short sale with landscaped backyard, new carpets and laminate � ooring and security system. located near parks and a golf course. #478483


Seward Park $750,000Mid Century gem w/ view in great neighborhood- totally renovated in 2006-new kitchen, baths, millwork, lower level with rec rm+2 bedrms & den & large yard #494295 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

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


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


Lake Tapps $179,950Great lot with full Mt. Rainier view. Small “cabin” and storage shed stays. Year around water access. Recreational site. #457845

Chase Costello 206-999-4420

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


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


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

Janet Scroggs 206-230-5414

Issaquah $450,000Beautiful view property near Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park on top of Cougar Mountain. Enter via a private drive to an enclave of 6 estate properties. #474086

Pam Hughes 425-260-5662

Get this now! $500,000Building is back! Now is your chance. Build the view hm of your dreams! Over 21,000 sq ft in a beautiful setting & prime neighborhood, one lot from water. #455555


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


Edgewood $710,0002.9 acres in Edgewood on Meridian Ave. ready for development. #446147



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Outstanding! $2,299,000Exceptional quality! 5BR+of� ce/5.75 bath. Rare 12,000SF street-to-street lot. North End close to Lake. Mtn/Lake Views. Chef’s kitchen. Legal ADU (separate unit) #479109

Sarah Ford 206-854-7702

MERCER ISLAND HOMES

Cape Cod Estate $3,000,000Extraordinary property-Acre+ of formal gardens, exquisite renovation of inte-rior, 5BR/4.5BA, main master+formal rooms+fam rm+rec rm, outdoor rm+pool-gorgeous! #391328


Gold Coast 60’ $3,125,000Clean lines and walls of windows sets the stage for this 5BR/2.75BA home. Master suites on both � oors offers � exibility. 60’ of wtft, 183’ dock & sandy beach! #471980


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Natalie MalinManaging Broker(206) 230-5422

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


Estate Setting $998,000Step back in time. Unsurpassed Serenity found in this Prime First Hill Estate Setting. Large picture windows let the sun shine in. Tastefully Updated. 4BR/1.75BA. #493645

Barbara Bro 206-459-8411

Lkvw Highlands $1,150,000Classic Northwest 2 storied residence with large � at lot; multiple french doors open onto garden. Main � oor � ows from formal to casual. 4 Bedrooms +den #502544

Hedy Joyce 206-406-7275

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

Marlene Fallquist 206-310-3580Carrie Simmons 206-679-7093

One Level $838,000Private 4 bedroom with pool and spa. View home. Unique outbuildings add sf, Enjoy as is, add on or build new. Everything is possible here! #503439

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

South End $1,580,000Amazing opportunity to live in very desirable S end neighborhood. Newly built in 2007, this 5BR, 4BA, 3 car garage, light-� lled home welcomes you! #490989


◆ New on Market $1,399,998Like new, 2 story w/Old World Charm. 4BR, 3.5BA, 2 car garage. Custom design & woodwork throughout. High-end appliances, cherry � oors & kit cabinets, granite. #509908


Rambler By MIHS $895,0002 Mstrs, 5BR, 2.75BA, 2520 SqFt., 2002 Remodel( Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Sewer)Kitchen-Gas Cook Top, Granite, Brkfst Nook, Stainless Appliances, Hardwood, 3Patios #504154

Galen Hubert 206-778-9787

First Hill $1,450,000City, Lake & mtn views, completely renovated 2005, 2 master suites, formal liv & din+fam rm in kitchen+rec rm bsmt-walk to Lid Park & town -enter on 66th #483416Laura Parris-Reymore 206-230-5351

Got SAD? $1,298,000Seasonal Affective Disorder? This is your new house! Views & amazing light all day! Open plan, high ceilings, updates thruout. Wrap around deck & big yard! #473915


Italian Villa $5,088,000Magni� cent northend-90 feet private wtrfrnt & dock, level yard; great rm & main � oor master-5+bedrms, 5.5 baths, new exterior, roof, bths & much more! #496920 Laura Parris-Reymore 206-949-3270

West side! $550,000Private lane. Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home. West side with possible lake views! Bring your builder/architect/dreams! #404816

Carol Hinderstein 206-595-5722

Mercerdale $599,000Take advantage of one of MI’s most sought after nbrhds with this property full of opportunity & potential. Bring your vision! #493656

Michele Schuler 206-992-2013Anastasia Miles 425-260-5881

◆ North End $780,000Wonderful home with all the spaces you want and Upper Luther Burbank Park in your backyard! 4 bedrooms plus a den & 2.25 baths. Level and sunny backyard. #507325

Gerald Chew 206-679-9294

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