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Islanders ‘pumpkined’ as YFS champions As the colors of fall emerge on the leaves outdoors, so do the rich colors of handcrafted glass pumpkins on sale at 12 Mercer Island locations. Mercer Island Youth & Family Services (MIYFS) is once again partnering with Island artist Joni Johnson for the return of the annual ‘Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser.’ Handcrafted glass pumpkin are now on sale across the Island, with half of the proceeds going to support MIYFS programs, including counselors in all Island public schools, senior outreach and advocacy, affordable family and individual counseling, youth early intervention programs and family assistance. As part of the Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser, Islanders who support the mission of MIYFS and the wellness of the Mercer Island community are recognized for their contributions. This week, Kim Richards, MIYFS administrative coordinator, and Sari Weiss, is fulloffisize MIYFS Layout development 9.8333 recognized x 6 inches cer, personally seven such individuals with
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Sari Weiss, right, presents a glass pumpkin to Nancy Page, co-owner of Island Books, for her leadership in raising funds and awareness for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. collect produce from the Mercer Island Farmers Market to make fresh fruits and vegetables available at the Food Pantry. For information, includ-
I support Kevin because he is a man of integrity who would support public safety as a fine Councilmember for Mercer Island. John Urquhart, King County Sheriff
The State of Washington appreciates Capt. Kevin Scheid, U.S. Coast Guard (retired) for his service as head of Search and Rescue for Washington and Oregon. His proven leadership skills and his career experience in management are why I heartily endorse him as he seeks to serve the City of Mercer Island on the City Council. Kim Wyman, Secretary of State, State of Washington
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Kevin Scheid Mercer Island City Council, Position 2
As a fellow veteran, Kevin has developed the skills to handle all the issues presented at the Council. He has the energy and patience to work with fellow councilmembers to balance the budget, maintain our parks, and keep our Island safe for all. Councilmember Mike Grady
Are you prepared? Are you ready if disaster strikes?
a glass pumpkin award and personalized note of appreciation — they were “pumpkined.”
Au Courant’s owner, Barb Hovsepian, was recognized as the newest and bestselling glass pumpkin merchant and a great supporter of MIYFS throughout the year. Nancy and Roger Page, owners of Island Books, were also pumpkined. Nancy discussed her Pumpkin Patch display and said patrons come looking specifically for the glass pumpkins at this time of year. Four additional Islanders were also pumpkined. Gary Plano, school district superintendent, was recognized for the continual partnership between MIYFS and the schools. Jeff Sanderson, owner of Stopsky’s Delicatessen, received thanks for his support during the MIYFS Giving from the Heart Breakfast event. Lastly, (100 MIYFSpercent) thanked the mother-daughter duo, Kristin and Isabel Jamerson, who
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Political leaders outside Mercer Island are watching this election. They will see a Scheid win as a signal Islanders are committed to stopping I-90 tolling. Councilmember Mike Cero
Paid for by: Citizens for Kevin Scheid, PO Box 901, Mercer Island, WA 98040
ing where the pumpkins are sold, contact MIYFS Administrative Coordinator Kim Richards at (206) 2757754 or kim.richards@mercergov.org.
Mercer Island is getting ready by participating in the ‘Great Washington ShakeOut.’ At 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17, thousands of Washington residents will ‘drop, cover and hold on’ in the Great Washington ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill ever. Major earthquakes can happen anywhere you work, live or travel in Washington. The ShakeOut Drill is an opportunity to practice how to protect ourselves when an earthquake strikes. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake. Frequent practice results in successful outcomes. For additional information, go to www.shakeout. org/washington.
Are you ready for winter weather? Take winter by storm and get ready before the winds blow and the snow flies.
Take these three steps to get ready: Create an emergency preparedness kit with at least seven days supply of nonperishable food and water for your home, office and car. Make a plan and practice the plan with your family and those who depend on you. Stay informed and know the weather approaching so that you are prepared for whatever comes. For more on how you can prepare for this winter season, go to http:// takewinterbystorm.org.
Are you ready to help? An emergency volunteer lead quarterly meeting is set for 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 9611 S.E. 36th Street. All interested emergency volunteers are welcome to attend and join in. Contact Officer Jennifer Franklin at (206) 275-7905.
Kevin is a man with common sense and will be able to build consensus in our Mercer Island community. We need him on the Council. Jason King, Volunteer Lead Emergency Preparedness Program
We’re endorsing Kevin Scheid. Aaron Kornblum Al Lopus Al Tyrrill Amy Franke Ann Adams Ann Waesche Anne Townsend Arielle Snyder Barbara Perman Barbara Stevens Baron Dickey Bent Kjos, MD Bernice Dye Betty Harper Bev Harris BG Burton Bill Dorsey Bill Perman Bill Shafer Biz Scheid Bo Darling Bob Anderson Bob Bersos Bob Davis Bob Gronhovd Bob Konzek Bob Kressler Bobette Scheid Bonnie Robertson Bonnie Sorba Brian Stading Bud Palmberg Carey Brown Carla Kepler Carol Hagstrom Carol Lottis Carol Greg Carolyn Beatty Carv Zwingle Cecile Gray Celia Gainer Charlene Grob Charles Hammer Charlie Chang Charlie Czech Charon Gooding Cheryl Anderson Christy Sturgis Chuck Bedard, MD Cilia Meredeth Cindy McWilliams Cissy Gray Clarissa Hernandez Claus Jensen Connie Wible Craig Hagstrom Crash Williams
Dale Showalter Dave Wellman Dave Omdal, MD David Benson David John David Laub David Selvig Dawn Omdal, PhD Debbie Constantine Debi Ayres Deborah Ehlers Delores C Hagstrom Dennis Chong, MD Dennis Smart Denny Horn Derrick Scheid Diana Klar Diane Goodman Dick Frederick Dick Nicholl DJ Brooks Don Wong Donald Scalzo Donna Palmberg Doris Cassan Eckhard Schipull Edie Phillips, MD Elizabeth Elkins Elizabeth Tubbs Emily Jamison Erick Leithe Esther Barsher Esther Steege Eva Zemplenyi Fiona Ann Skelly Frank Finneran Frank Sorba Fred Shore Fred Sjoholm Frederick Beck Gary Shavey Gene Colin George Duff
President Emeritus, Seattle Chamber of Commerce
George Johnson George Storto Geri Dykeman Gerrit Bonnema Glen Suggs Gordon Grob Gordon Schaefer Greg Sturgis Gwen Kuhn Harlowe Hardinge Hilliary Benson Ira Appelman
Jackie Dunbar Jake Jacobson Jan Johnson Jan Sayers Jan Schaefer Janice Beckett Janice Maxson Jason King Jean Carter Jean Dunbabin Jean Majury Jeanyne Marshall Jeff Davis Jeffery Waesche, MD Jennifer Keough Jeremy Jasmine Jerri Neely Jerry Adams Jim Feely Jim Horn
State Senator and former Mercer Island Mayor
Jim Webster Joel Beckett John Carpenter, Col. John Lindberg John Naye John Otter John Stentz John Thelan John Urquhart King County Sheriff
Jon Hanlon Joseph Scheid Joy Matsuura Joy Zorn Judie Mounger Judy Bedard Judy Leithe Julie Sun Julie Wellman Karen Dunnin Karen Griffin Katherine Robbs Kathryn Brumme Kathy Bergquist Kathy Lopus Katie Scheid Ken Lottis Kevin Curry Kevin Wallace
Bellevue City Councilmember
Kim Wyman
Secretary of State, State of Washington
Kurt Rose Lane Mcnitt
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Larry McWilliams Larry Mounger Larry Selkirk Laurie Lehman Lee Julich Lillian Johnston Linda Nicholl Linda Parsons Linnea Wexler Lisa Rosenblatt Lisa Tall, MD Lori Englund Lori Sotelo Louis A Warriner Lynila Lindstrom Lynn Baird Lynn Lewicki Lynne Elfendahl Lynne Thelan Maggie Dorsey Maggie Lund Manuel Lott Marc Berejka Margaret Keating Margaret Mcnitt Margaret Reid Mariana Parks Marilyn Duff Marilyn Leck Marilynn Link Marjorie Versaw Marshall Brown Marty Gale Mary Hall Mary Kirchner Mary A Liebert Mary Ann Dawson Max Misselwitz McClure Hall, MD Merideth Tall Michael Collins Michael Elfendahl, PhD Mike Cero City Councilmember
Mike Grady
City Councilmember
Milford Walker Muffy Johnson Nancy Collins Nancy Gronhovd Nancy Harvey Nancy LaVallee Nancy Ruble Natalie Elert Nicole McCammon, Lt. Nigel Avilez Pat Shafer Patty Darling Paul Johnston
Paul Versaw, Adm. Pearl Grantham Pete Baird Peter Dunbar, MD Peter Lewicki Peter Young Polly Lindberg Ray Brook Ray Erickson Rebecca Klein Regina Hall Richard Bergquist Richard Elkins Richard Martin Richard Tait Rick Tydings Rob DaPron Robert Harper Robert Hines Robert Rowe Robert E Reid Robin Baker Ron Rowe Ross Lehman Roy Simperman Sally John Sara Sue Zwingle Sarah Rindlaub Scott Majury Sharon Horn Sharon Van Vahn Stan Ruble Stephen Marshall Steve Travis Sue Carpenter Susan Cero, MD Susan DaPron Susan Lund Susan Rowe Susie Sung Suzanne Davis Suzanne Travis Sweelin Chong Tanya Avilez Ted Misselwitz Terry Ball, MD Terry Julich, Capt. Ret. Thelma Ritchie Thomas Imrich Thornton Gale Thyrsa Jensen Tim Steege, MD Tom Neely Traci Granbois Trevor Hart Vernon Leck Vivi-Anne Lindback Walt Ritchie Wayne Perryman
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