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News briefs Kiwanis officers installed
On Oct. 10, officers for the Kiwanis Club of Mercer Island (chartered in October 1961) were officially installed by lieutenant governor, Matt Gregory, of Kirkland Kiwanis, for the current year. Taking the place of former Mercer Island attorney (still not fully retired), Rick Sessions, as president is former Mercer Island retired veterinarian Dr. Harry Dingwall. Former Mercer Island realtor Jack Robinson continues as vice president, but Leigh Jacobson — on the operating staff of the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club — steps up and in to be secretary, as does former Mercer Island resident Bernie Feldman,
to replace former Mercer Island banker Jim Baker as treasurer. Island residents Clare Hruska, Mike Tye, Frank Black and Aida Kouyoumjian, plus Baker, will be serving on the board of directors, along with immediate past president, Sessions. Baker received a special ‘Kiwanian of the Years’ award for all of his active and appreciated involvement for more than 30 years. Sessions was awarded a past-presidents plaque awarded for the second time. The Mercer Island Kiwanis raises money to help support community needs by selling shaved ice at local events, placing United States flags at local businesses, and selling fireworks.
Island businesses that wish to display the flag should phone Mike Tye at (206) 232-1680 or email tyedesign@earthlink.net. The Mercer Island Kiwanis Club meets Thursdays at noon at Aljoya, at 2430 76th Ave. S.E. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Aida Kouyoumjian at (206) 402-6752 or hdingwall@msn.com.
City manager to speak at Historical Society meeting The Mercer Island Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Rich Conrad, who will be retiring from his position as city manager this January, will talk about his 35 years
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with the city. He began his career on the Island in July 1979 as research assistant to the city manager. Ten years later, he was promoted to assistant city manager, and has served as the city manager since 1996. Conrad will talk about past regional policy matters, including the transfer of Luther Burbank Park and Mary Wayte Pool, both from King County; and other issues including affordable housing and the Suburban Cities Association. For information, contact Tove Lund at 232-9442.
Sons of Norway meet Oct. 22 The Cascade Lodge, Sons of Norway, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Mercer Island United Methodist Church, 7070 S.E. 24th Street. Following a potluck supper, Kristine Leander, executive director of the Swedish Club, will present a program entitled, “Their Footprints, Our Path,” about the archeological site at the Viking Settlement in Newfoundland and about the replica there, of the Leif Erikson sculpture in Seattle. For information, call (425) 313-0193.
Special needs ministry to host party at St. Monica Several Island families involved in the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle special needs ministry are happy to announce a ‘Fun Beyond Limits’ party between 1 and 4 p.m., Oct. 26, at St. Monica Parish. The event will include games, a costume contest, food and crafts. It is free for all who RSVP to Erica Cohen Moore at (206) 382-4852 or ericac@seattlearch.org. If you or someone you know has a special needs person in their life, they are welcome to attend. All ages are welcome.
Monster Mash Dash, family fun run/walk is Oct. 26 Dress up in your costume and join your friends and neighbors for a one-mile family fun run through Luther Burbank Park, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Dogs are welcome, too. There will be costume contests for both people
and dogs, and treats and prizes for all runners/ walkers. Meet at the south end of the park near the beach area. Registration is $12 plus tax; visit www.myparksandrecreation.com and enter course #14367 (there is no cost for children in a stroller.) Call (206) 275-7609 for more information. After the run, all are invited to head to the Mercer Community and Event Center for the Mercer Island Preschool Association’s annual Halloween party.
Annual Halloween preschool party is Oct. 26 Designed for the youngest children, this event is a fun, non-spooky Halloween party for preschoolers and all children ages 1 to 6. There will be crafts, games, activities and, of course, tricks and treats. Parents are invited to bring their children dressed up in their favorite costumes. The event is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.
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