? Thumbs up for outdoor events on the Island this summer. The Wooden O Theatre performs Shakespeare plays at the outdoor amphitheater in Luther Burbank Park on some weekends. The Mostly Music in the Park concerts on Thursdays and Sundays have brought everything from Latin and children’s music, reggae and jazz to Mercerdale Park. The annual summer concert series is sponsored by the Mercer Island Arts Council and Parks and Rec. Department. With sunny and warm weather finally upon us, it’s nice to be able to enjoy high quality and free entertainment in a beautiful setting. Check our calendar of events in the Lifestyle section for performance dates and times.
“Yes, I think we should. Well, I think it’s time for the Iraqis to step up and take care of themselves.”
By Pete Mayer
We’ve all heard it a hundred times. An unfamiliar dog bounds toward you without a leash and its owner reassures you, “Oh, he’s friendly, he won’t hurt you.”
“This is my first time seeing them.”
Thumbs up to the City Council and School Board candidates for putting themselves out there for a chance to serve the public. Even though John DeVleming and Adair Dingle are uncontested in their bids for School Board, Mercer Island was close to having no candidates run for the two positions left open by board members John Fry and Carrie George. The three contested races for City Council already seem to be spirited. We would like to applaud everyone’s willingness to serve our community and to renew calls for both candidates and supporters to keep campaigns civil and responsible.
Although summer doesn’t officially end until Sept. 21, a new school year is right around the corner, thus bringing an end to what has been a terrific season.
By Lauren Collins’ email=’Lauren.Collins@mi-reporter.com
By woman whose son died as a soldier in Iraq?’ email=’woman.whose.son.died.as.a.soldier.in.Iraq?@mi-reporter.com
“It’s going to get worse and worse. The parking is getting busier and busier. The city needs to add some…
By Dorli Mason and Amanda Clark
“I don’t really have an opinion. But it’s kind of annoying when guys wear pants down to their knees.”
Another tragedy and its aftermath calls us to action once again. Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast last Monday, leaving a swath of destruction across much of the South. More than a week later, the hurricane’s full human and economic effect is still unclear as the sheer magnitude of devastation has made it difficult for agencies to respond to the emergency across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
