In these views of the snow around Mercer Island, students go sledding while school is out, and Ellis Pond is partially frozen. Temperatures remained below freezing on the Island the day before Thanksgiving.
This story about incredible bravery in the face of sure death reads like a Hollywood screen play. Yet it is true. Islander David Wolter survived abandoning a crippled plane over Europe in WWII despite amazing odds. Equally amazing were the people who found the plane and never gave up looking for its lost crew. This story was first published in the Mercer Island Reporter on July 28, 2004.
Hundreds of Mercer Island High School students wore blue clothing to school on Nov. 4 to support their friend and classmate, Christina Scalzo, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Scalzo is just finishing her first round of chemotherapy today. Students also recorded video messages for her in between classes.
Photography teacher Rose Gifford climbed up to take the photo from the roof in the amphitheater outside the high school commons.
The last of the leaves reflect the sun on a fine day last week at Luther Burbank Park.
Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11. This year the Roanoke Inn, the Mercer Island VFW Post 5760 and other sponsors are hosting an all-day party to honor veterans.
The fun begins at the Roanoke with dollar pints (all day for Bud and Bud Light), swing music on the Juke Box and, of course, food. Then the fun moves across the street to the VFW Keewaydin Clubhouse with an open house between 3 and 5 p.m. with root beer floats, courtesy of Aljoya.
1. Spread the cookies, pretzels and raisins evenly onto a lightly greased, small baking sheet. Melt the chocolate in a bowl, set over a pan of simmering water, or in the microwave, stirring frequently until melted. Remove from the heat while there are still a few chunks, and stir until smooth. White chocolate burns easily.
2. Drizzle the chocolate with a spoon over the goodies in the pan, spreading the top flat to coat evenly. Top with candy corn and sprinkles. Let cool until firm. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Dorothy Reeck, owner of the Roanoke Inn, stands with her giant 423-pound pumpkin, grown in the fertile soil of Roanoke property. She easily won her annual bet with fellow pumpkin grower, Jack Jones, on whose squash would be heavier.
Question: What should I know before I attend a college fair?
Answer: The annual National College Fair is coming to the Washington State Convention Center on Nov. 14 and 15. It is very well attended, especially on Sunday, making it wise to have a strategy before you go. If you want a list of schools that will be participating at the fair, search for NACAC on Google and follow the link for college fairs.
Heat the oven to 300 degrees. To make the crust, stir together the vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa and melted butter or margarine in a medium bowl. Press firmly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
Covenant Shores residents showed off their artistic talents last week during the annual art show. From water colors to quilting, the residents came together on Oct. 14 with friends and family to showcase their talents.
Now that we’re in October, the delightful vision of pumpkins prominently displayed in various sizes, shapes and colors reminds us that we’re undeniably into the fall season. Pumpkins have it rough in the respect that many people aren’t aware of just how flexible they are in cooking. I’m talking way beyond the limits of sweet muffins, scones and desserts. I’m talking about the pumpkin’s ability to stretch from something sweet to savory, enhancing ordinary dishes and taking them to a whole new level and depth.
Children trick or treat in the Lakes neighborhood, shown in this video from 2008. The “Island Spookfest” photo contest is starting Wednesday, Oct. 13, sponsored by the Mercer Island Reporter and Albertsons. Share your scariest costumes and home decorations with your neighbors and friends. Submit your entries in the Contests section beginning Oct. 13. Send us photos of your ghastliest costumes, your toddler in terrible apparel and hideous haunted home decorations. Contest entries will be taken until Nov. 5. Winners will be announced on Nov. 10.
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed