Community Corner
Week in Review: Sept. 18-24
In case you missed them, here are several Mercer Island news stories we reported on from the last week.
Throughout the week up to Sunday morning, these were the top stories on Mercer Island Patch:
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011
Frank Morrison commented on:School Building Panel Gauges Public Support for Bond Options Good grief, people, this is just barely the start of the process.…
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Monday, Sept. 19, 2011
While new home sales might lag nationwide, some buyers on the Eastside favor buying new for energy efficiency and other reasons, a Realtor says.
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Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011
City Hall Gets Green Light to Craft Underage Drinking Ordinance
Mercer Island City Council gave their approval to draft an ordinance intended to fine parents who permit underage drinking parties in their homes.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011
Whether you need a nanny or a manny for after-school care of your kids, or a college-age tutor to help your kids get back on track in school, College Nannies and Tutors has you covered.
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011
Potential frazzled moms gathered to hear about the importance of maintaining their physical and mental health at an author's workshop hosted Sunday at the MI library by Carol Gullstad and Linda Williams Rorem
Friday, Sept. 23, 2011
The following information from Sept. 15 - 22 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Brian Higgins made his first varsity start for the Mercer Island football team and threw for 208 yards to lead the Islanders to a 41-7 victory over Interlake.
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011
The Districting Committee unanimously agreed on a single plan and schedules public hearing for Oct. 3.
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