Choices, choices

Jack Robertson, a longtime Kiwanis member, stocks shelves in the Mercer Island Kiwanis fireworks stand on Wednesday, June 27, in the Rite Aid parking lot. The stand will be open through July 4 until 9 p.m. - Megan Managan/Staff Photo
Megan Managan/Staff Photo
Jack Robertson, a longtime Kiwanis member, stocks shelves in the Mercer Island Kiwanis fireworks stand on Wednesday, June 27, in the Rite Aid parking lot. The stand will be open through July 4 until 9 p.m.

By REPORTER STAFF
Mercer Island Reporter Staff
July 2, 2012 · 2:46 PM

Jack Robertson, a longtime Kiwanis member, stocks shelves in the Mercer Island Kiwanis fireworks stand on Wednesday, June 27, in the Rite Aid parking lot. The stand will be open through July 4 until 9 p.m.

Below, Clair Hruska and Vladimir Mishov helped set up the Mercer Island Kiwanis fireworks stand on Wednesday, June 27. Hruska is a longtime member of the local club and has helped set up for years, while Mishov is volunteering for the effort this summer. Photo by Megan Managan.

Fireworks only legal July 4 until 11 p.m.

Fireworks are allowed to be used on Mercer Island only on the Fourth of July from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fireworks may not be used on school district property, or in city parks. Fireworks disposal can be done at the North end fire station or the police department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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