Island native Greg Palmer, an accomplished Northwest journalist, talk-show host and writer, has published a memoir resurrecting teenage life on Mercer Island in the mid-1960s. Dating back to 1965, “Cheese Deluxe: A Memoir” unfolds from the perspective of 17-year-old Palmer, whose first job was grilling cheese deluxe burgers at the Samoa Drive-In on Mercer Island. The long-defunct burger hut was a popular hang-out for Island teens. Full of anecdotes and humor, the memoir follows the antics of Palmer and his friends, though the author confesses that some of what he writes is “pure fiction, because things don’t always work out the way they should.”
Island voters cast a total of 14,735 ballots in the Nov. 4 election with a turnout of nearly 88 percent, according to the final count published on the county’s Web site. A total of 73,568 votes were cast from the 41st District, representing Mercer Island as well as parts of Renton and Bellevue, which had a total turnout of more than 85 percent.
The Mercer Island City Council has approved raising property taxes by the maximum one percent and is expected to finalize its two-year budget next Monday without any drastic cutbacks, despite projected decreases in revenue and high inflation.
Democratic candidate and Renton resident Marcie Maxwell appears to have won the final seat in the state Legislature in a close race against current City Councilmember Steve Litzow.
Tsunami relief donations will be accepted by all QFC stores, on and off the Island, and forwarded directly to the Red Cross for international relief efforts in southern Asia and eastern Africa.
French Conversation Evening, sponsored by the Mercer Island Sister City Association, is from 7 to 9 p.m. on tonight at the home of Pete and Agi Day, 6915 S.E. 33rd St. on Mercer Island’s First Hill. All levels of French are welcome; refreshments will be served. For information and directions, call Pete Day at 232-6510.
French Conversation Evening, sponsored by the Mercer Island Sister City Association, is from 7 to 9 p.m. on tonight at the home of Pete and Agi Day, 6915 S.E. 33rd St. on Mercer Island’s First Hill. All levels of French are welcome; refreshments will be served. For information and directions, call Pete Day at 232-6510.
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon is at noon on Thursday, June 7 at CCMV. King County Executive Ron Sims will be the speaker. Topics to be discussed include regional transportation issues, the trade of Boeing Field with the city of Seattle, environmental issues, mail-in voting and public safety. Cost is $15 for members, $18 for non-members. Contact Terry Moreman for more information at 232-3404 or mi_chamber@ msn.com.
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon is at noon on Thursday, June 7 at CCMV. King County Executive Ron Sims will be the speaker. Topics to be discussed include regional transportation issues, the trade of Boeing Field with the city of Seattle, environmental issues, mail-in voting and public safety. Cost is $15 for members, $18 for non-members. Contact Terry Moreman for more information at 232-3404 or mi_chamber@ msn.com.
MIPA Music in the Park will feature music, art and storytelling from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, in Mercerdale Park. The Recess Monkeys will perform in a live concert for families. Monart and Carlson Audio will sponsor an art project and a band. Bring a picnic and join the fun! Free. Recommended age range: up to age 8. Visit www.mipreschoolassociation.org for more information.
MIPA Music in the Park will feature music, art and storytelling from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, in Mercerdale Park. The Recess Monkeys will perform in a live concert for families. Monart and Carlson Audio will sponsor an art project and a band. Bring a picnic and join the fun! Free. Recommended age range: up to age 8. Visit www.mipreschoolassociation.org for more information.
MIPA Music in the Park will feature music, art and storytelling from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, in Mercerdale Park. The Recess Monkeys will perform in a live concert for families. Monart and Carlson Audio will sponsor an art project and a band. Bring a picnic and join the fun! Free. Recommended age range: up to age 8. Visit www.mipreschoolassociation.org for more information.
MIPA Music in the Park will feature music, art and storytelling from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, in Mercerdale Park. The Recess Monkeys will perform in a live concert for families. Monart and Carlson Audio will sponsor an art project and a band. Bring a picnic and join the fun! Free. Recommended age range: up to age 8. Visit www.mipreschoolassociation.org for more information.
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