J. Jacob Edel
Mercer Island Reporter
Permit process to move ahead
J. Jacob Edel
Mercer Island Reporter
Church to host informational meeting Wednesday night, July 9
Hard rain last week briefly caused this downtown street to flood.
‘Really Big Idea Committee’ still in infancy
Reporter staff
Henrietta Davis, born on June 12, 1916, died on Nov. 12, 2008.
Shirley Aries, 70, Mercer Island resident, died on Nov. 13. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on February 17, 1938. A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave. S.E. Remembrances are suggested to Emmanuel Episcopal. A full obituary will be printed at a later date.
Events
Live Music Saturday: 6:30-9 p.m., Nov. 22, Cellar 46 Wine Bar. Hadley Caliman, Seattle saxophone legend. (206) 407-3016.
“Robin Hood and His Band”: through Nov. 23, Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St. 7 p.m., Friday/Saturday; 2 p.m., Saturday/Sunday; 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., Nov. 20. $13. 232-4145, ext. 109. www.YouthTheatre.org.
Chris Gregoire was re-elected governor on Nov. 4, but from the way she’s talking, you’d think her opponent, Dino Rossi, won the election.
Tent City 4 has come and gone. It has gone without fanfare, angry letters or demonstrations. Its quiet departure stands in sharp relief to the angst it encountered when it came in early August. Those against the camp here were concerned about the safety of their families and the value of their property. Many were angry and truly afraid. Many pointed out that supporting the camp does not help the homeless. It just encourages or enables homeless to rely on others, they said.
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. It is owned by everyone, celebrated by all, with no requirement to participate, other than an appetite. I believe that Thanksgiving could potentially be our country’s greatest export to the world. Envision an international day to express thanks for what we have, as well as an opportunity to thank those who have positively impacted our lives, our community, our nation and our world.
