While most people think of Martha Stewart while setting their tables, on Mercer Island, we have our own food staging artist: Michelle Peyree.
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, commonly known as the “Hutch,” is named for the Seattle native and former major league baseball player who died of lung cancer in 1964.
I would like to respond to the article by Dr. Osmunson (Dec. 7) in which he points out the danger of fluoride. I agree that in high doses there is indeed a danger, but in recommended dosages it is safe and beneficial.
On Monday, Dec. 5, the Mercer Island City Council passed an ordinance designed to help stem the tide of underage drinking on Mercer Island — drinking that is facilitated by adults.
This week five teams from the 4A and 3A KingCo conferences are in the top 10. Lake Washington moved up to No. 5 continuing their unbeaten streak at 4-0, while Skyline is the No. 7 team in the boys 4A poll.
The City Council passed the underage drinking ordinance at their regular Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 5. The measure, designed to combat adult-hosted drinking parties, passed six votes to one.
The SJCC’s annual Hanukkah celebration will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 at the center. This year’s theme is Hanukkah Under the Stars. Admission is free with a donation of oil to the JFS Food Bank. Dinner is available from Stopsky’s Deli, Island Crust Pizza or Kosher Chinese. Register online at www.sjcc.org.
I read the account on the front page of your paper this morning regarding the robbery of the young lady in the vicinity of 44th Street last week. Your coverage indicated the defendant was released without a cash bond.
The Mercer Island boys swim team has started their season off with a 2-0 start. Not that it’s unusual for the team to win — they haven’t lost a league meet since 2005. In fact, in the last 10 years, the Islanders have lost just seven dual meets.
In their final home game of this year, the Mercer Island boys hosted Liberty, winning 68-44.
Sunset over Lake Washington in this view from Proctor Landing on Mercer Island on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011.
The annual visit by the Christmas Ships is scheduled for a Mercer Island appearance on Friday, Dec. 16.
In its Dec. 6 edition, the Mercer Island Reporter ran an opinion piece authored by Bill Osmunson. This opinion piece claimed fluoride harms babies. Osmunson’s claims are indeed opinions, and they shouldn’t be confused with the facts.
