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    Michelle Peyree’s berries with mint and cream appetizer.
    Simple, easy holiday appetizers
    By Lisa Katsman • December 14, 2011 11:54 am

    While most people think of Martha Stewart while setting their tables, on Mercer Island, we have our own food staging artist: Michelle Peyree.

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    This is a 2011 image of the house once occupied by Fred and Patsy Hutchinson. The home recently sold to a cancer researcher.
    Fred Hutchinson’s Mercer Island home sold to local...
    By Linda Ball • December 13, 2011 4:00 pm

    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.

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    Letter | Recommended doses of fluoride are safe
    Letter | Recommended doses of fluoride are safe
    December 13, 2011 2:27 pm

    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.

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    A smart tool | Editorial
    A smart tool | Editorial
    December 13, 2011 2:24 pm

    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.

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    Five KingCo teams hold top 10 spots | Basketball poll
    Five KingCo teams hold top 10 spots |...
    By Megan Managan • December 13, 2011 2:19 pm

    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.

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    City Council passes drinking ordinance
    City Council passes drinking ordinance
    December 13, 2011 2:06 pm

    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.

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    Community calendar | SJCC Hanukkah celebration is Dec. 17
    Community calendar | SJCC Hanukkah celebration is Dec....
    December 13, 2011 1:57 pm

    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.

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    Letter | Robbery story follow-up
    Letter | Robbery story follow-up
    December 13, 2011 1:54 pm

    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.

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    Three of the four Mercer Island High School boys swimming captains include: Yashar Zafari
    Finding their focus in the pool | Boys...
    By Megan Managan • December 13, 2011 1:42 pm

    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.

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    Mercer Island junior Joe Rasmussen looks for an open pass during the Islanders home win over Liberty on Monday
    Mercer Island boys down Liberty | Boys basketball...
    By Megan Managan • December 13, 2011 1:40 pm

    In their final home game of this year, the Mercer Island boys hosted Liberty, winning 68-44.

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    Sunset over Lake Washington in this view from Proctor Landing on Mercer Island on Friday
    Eye on MI | Winter sunset
    December 12, 2011 7:18 pm

    Sunset over Lake Washington in this view from Proctor Landing on Mercer Island on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011.

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    Christmas Ships coming to Mercer Island Friday, Dec. 16
    Christmas Ships coming to Mercer Island Friday, Dec....
    By Reporter Staff • December 12, 2011 6:25 pm

    The annual visit by the Christmas Ships is scheduled for a Mercer Island appearance on Friday, Dec. 16.

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    Island Forum: Fluoride is safe and effective and benefits everyone
    Island Forum: Fluoride is safe and effective and...
    December 12, 2011 4:35 pm

    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.

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