Letter from Mercer Island residents to Seahawks draws comments

By MEGAN MANAGAN
Mercer Island Reporter Reporter
August 14, 2012 · Updated 8:46 AM 

In the Aug. 8 issue of the Reporter, Larry and Esther Barsher wrote asking for a petition to quiet the noise from the Seahawks training facility, located in Renton, across Lake Washington from the southern end of Mercer Island.

The letter, which said the noise was too loud and bothered Island residents, drew many comments online, mostly saying they didn’t mind the noise.

Suzanne Lavender, the director of corporate communications for the Seahawks and Seattle Sounders, said the team has received calls about the volume of music coming from camp.

“We have received some calls from Mercer Island neighbors regarding the music volume that is played during Seahawks Training Camp,” Lavender wrote in a statement. “We appreciate their comments and understand their concern. We have taken steps to modify and limit the volume and have personally followed up with those concerned neighbors. We apologize for any inconvenience and plan to re-evaluate the way we use sound for next year’s camp.”

The team’s training camp began July 28 and ran through Aug. 15 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The new season began last week with the team’s first pre-season game on Aug. 11 against the Tennessee Titans, which the Hawks won 27-17.

 

 

 

 

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Reporter Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter.com or (206) 232-1215 ext. 5054.

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.