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City Announces 'Hometown Heroes' Honorees For Summer Celebration Parade

Mercer Island's Hometown heroes were nominated by members of the community.

Every year, citizens nominate local volunteers who have donated significant time and energy to improving life on Mercer Island. This year's official list of Hometown Heroes has been released, and the City offers sincere thanks for their significant contributions. Some Heroes will be walking in the Summer Celebration Grand Parade on Saturday morning,
July 13.

  • Kaya McRuer and Cristina Scalzo (Youth Drugs and Alcohol Prevention Leaders)
  • Kim Thomas and Sarah LeClercq (Mercer Island Preschool Association)
  • Pete Higgins and Jerry Goldberg (MI High School Baseball Booster)
  • Kris Brackmann (Seattle Times Female Athlete of the Year, MI High School)
  • Sean Quinn and Devin Nelson (MI Emergency Volunteers and Eagle Scouts)


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