“A monkey.”
Raymond Larsen
Veterans Day is this Friday, Nov. 11, a day to remember and a day to honor those who have served our country in the Armed Forces. We salute not just veterans of recent conflicts, but those who were posted to Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Vietnam and Normandy.
Cheryl Frizzell
Congratulations to Jim Pearman, Dan Grausz and Mike Grady, winners of the Mercer Island City Council races, and to newly elected members of the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors, John DeVleming and Adair Dingle.
Judy Clibborn
“It’s wonderful — I quit smoking years ago, and I feel sorry for anyone who can’t quit.”
The Firehouse Munch is a holiday tradition and much more. Chili is served. Cookies and hot cocoa are snatched up by hands both big and small. The Firefighters host the event at their spotless firehouse; the City, local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce coordinate the event. Many others such as city employees and business people, who may not live here, also make it happen. Many if not most of these community events — films in the park, free summer activities, events for young and old and Summer Celebration! — are pulled together with panache and skill by the City of Mercer Island employees.
By Deborah Boeck
“I use it to do homework and when my parents can’t pick me up.”
Lisa Strauch-Eggers
A lot has happened on Mercer Island on Alan Merkle’s watch as mayor for the last six years:
