Original sentence: Mercer Island was first settled by non-Natives in the 1870s.Rashard Lewis, Seattle Sonics basketball player.The population was 22,036 at the 2000 census
Edited sentence: Mercer Island was first settled by Non-Natives in 1872.Rashard Lewis, Seattle Sonics basketball player, probably one of the best to ever play for the sonics, although he may be traded before the 2008 season begins.The population was 22,037 at the 2000 census.The public schools are state recognized for their excellence