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Wetlands are not for dogs By J.B. Wogan
In late March, the city’s Parks Department erected wood fencing, about six feet tall, to protect some of Beaver Lake Park’s wetlands. Parks Director Jessi Richardson said dog owners were letting their dogs run off leash into the wetlands and park users had been calling to complain about it. “That’s not exactly the best thing for the wetland,” she said, adding that it was unfortunate that the city had to put up a fence in the middle of a park. The cost of installing the fencing was $140 and the cost of the signs was $90. Richardson said she hoped the fencing and new signage would be an effective deterrent against dogs and their owners. Reporter J.B. Wogan can be reached at 392-6434, ext. 247, or jbwogan@isspress.com. To comment on this story, visit www.SammamishReview.com.
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The hybrids are expected to reduce gas costs to the city.
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Carol Chamberlin (not pictured) walks by the new wetland fencing at Beaver Lake Park. Chamberlin has two golden retrievers, Molly, 2, and Maddie, 11.
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The city’s first set of gaselectric vehicles are now in Sammamish. So far, they appear to be functioning well and getting high gas mileage, according to Deputy City Manager Pete Butkus. The hybrids are supposed to get 34 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway. Butkus said the hybrids
Sammamish owns are stripped-down government models, so they don’t have the fancy screen that diagrams the vehicle’s energy sources at a given moment. Butkus pointed to a gauge in one of the vehicles, which said that this particular hybrid was averaging about 35.1 miles per gallon. Another vehicle’s gauge showed 30.6 miles per gallon. Butkus said employees received training before taking the vehicles on the road and learned how to tailor driving techniques to maximize fuel efficiency. The Sammamish City Council approved the purchase of five Ford Escape Hybrids for $155,893 in October 2009. Federal stimulus funding, stemming from the Energy Efficiency Block Grant, accounted for $60,000 of the overall purchase. The purchase came after a consultant reviewed the city fleet and said five vehicles had toohigh maintenance costs, according to Butkus. Four of those vehicles dated back to 1999, and one was from 2002. Butkus said the city had to replace them, regardless of whether the federal stimulus funding was available. He added that the city was likely to continue purchasing hybrid vehicles, as well as some small electric vehicles, in the future. When and how many would depend on the city’s fleet replacement schedule, he said. Reporter J.B. Wogan can be reached at 392-6434, ext. 247, or jbwogan@isspress.com. To comment on this story, visit www.SammamishReview.com.
Car show returns for Father’s Day weekend Fathers, families and friends are invited to join in the Father’s Day weekend fun for the granddaddy of car shows — the 5th annual Fenders on Front Street — in conjunction with Mountains to Sound Greenway Days, celebrating the 100-mile scenic byway along Interstate 90. Fenders on Front Street stretches from the historic Triple X Root Beer on Gilman Boulevard south along Front Street through historic downtown. Front Street is closed to through traffic for the occa-
sion. You don’t have to be a car buff to appreciate seeing Front Street lined with more than 450 hot rods and vintage vehicles and enjoy emcee Lance Lambert. The weekend festivities offer fun for the whole family! Kaleidoscope School of Music will be performing live outside Mill’s Music and The Astrocats will play at Vino Bella’s garden bar. Cruiser Mobile DJ’s will be at Triple X and at the Hailstone Feedstore historic
gas station. Springfree trampoline will be on hand to provide kids an opportunity to bounce. And Gravity Jane’s will be running a railroad handcar race. Car enthusiasts are invited to register their cars and motorcycles in advance at www.fendersonfrontstreet.com. All pre-registered attendees are eligible to win prizes worth $200 in a drawing. If you do not pre-register online, event registration will begin at 6 a.m. at the Triple X on event day. Coffee and
donuts will be available. Car show vehicles will begin parking at the Triple X, and then park along the Staples parking lot to Front Street and then along Front Street toward Sunset Way. Registration – 6 a.m. Show time – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Judging – 11 a.m. Trophies Presentation – 2 p.m. at the Triple X. Cruise – 3 p.m. following the trophy presentations, car show participants gather on Front Street and cruise along Sunset Way, Newport Way and Gilman Boulevard.
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Motorcyclists invited to ride Saturday’s Chili Run A new event being offered as part of Greenway Days this year is the Motorcycle Chili Run. Motorcycle clubs and riders are invited to cruise through Issaquah and participate in a chili cook-off of the pros, 8:30 a.m. –noon, Saturday, June 19. Riders will follow a map to eight restaurants to sample the chili of chefs and restaurateurs, then cast a vote for the tastiest.
Completed ballots will be entered in a raffle to win gift certificates at each of the participating restaurants including SIP Wine Bar, Agave, Coho Café, Vino Bella, Issaquah Brewhouse, Flat Iron Grill, Stan’s BB-Q, Gemini Fish Market and Tutta Bella. The winner of the chili cook-off and the drawings will be announced at 12:30 p.m. at the Hailstone Feedstore on Front Street.
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September 15, 2010
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Some fear new schedule could lead to tired firefighters By Caleb Heeringa
Eastside Fire & Rescue officials are considering working their firefighters for 48 hours at a time in exchange for four consecutive days off. A study group comprised of fire commissioners and firefighters compared and contrasted various work schedules used by neighboring fire departments and presented their findings to EFR’s board Sept. 9. The agency currently uses a scheduling model known as a “Modified Detroit,” which has firefighters work one day on, one off, one on, one off, one on and four off. King County Fire District 10 commissioner Wes Moorehead said the study
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go punch me,” Bridget said. “My son is so sensitive. I knew that for his sake I had to leave.”
group found that this model has the potential to lead to long-term fatigue because firefighters are forced to go back and forth from work days to off days and are unable to set good sleep schedules in their off days. It’s also a complicated schedule for firefighters trying to maximize time with their families, he said. “I went into this predisposed that (working 48 hours at a time) would be a fatigue issue, but I was surprised to find that those predictions didn’t come true,” EFR Deputy Chief of Operations Jeff Griffin said. “When you’re a rookie firefighter the first thing we tell you is that everything (in the fire service) can kill you and we’ll prove it to you. It makes them hyper-vigilant.
With the help of the EDVP, Bridget moved to transitional housing and enrolled in Seattle Central Community College’s social and human services program. Now, she has custody of her son and protection orders in
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They don’t recover psychologically from that state rapidly.” Though firefighters working 24-hour shifts often have opportunities to sleep, they can also be woken up at any moment to run to a fire or medical emergency. The work group interviewed administrators and union representatives from fire departments in the area, including several that had recently changed to the “two-on, four-off” system. The results ran the gamut, with some reporting happier and less fatigued firefighters to others reporting declining productivity. Fire officials often noted that the effectiveness of the schedule change had a lot to do with the department’s other scheduling policies
place. She also has a 4.0 grade point average and a full scholarship for this year. Once she has her degree, Bridget said she wants to write grants and work in legal advocacy. Cycle the WAVE In April, Bridget spoke at an EDVP fundraiser, where she met Issaquah’s Anderson. Three years ago, Anderson combined two of her interests: the Rising Star Guild for the Eastside Domestic Violence Program and the Lakemont Ladies Cycling Club.
The result, Cycle the WAVE, debuted in 2008, with 253 riders raising $23,000. Last year, participation in the ride more than doubled, with 604 women fundraising $50,000. Her goal for 2010 is 1,000 riders bringing in $100,000. The ride — not a race — invites women to cycle 25, 40 or 62 miles. Women from the area, including Eastside Fire & Rescue and Issaquah schools, pedal throughout Issaquah for their sisters in need. Men and other volunteers can
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and leadership. The work group also believes the change could be made without any additional costs or employees. But Ron Pedee, chairman of the EFR Board of Directors wasn’t buying it, and had drafted an 8-page minority report explaining why. “Why in the world would we want to trade a situation where we have a fresh firefighter coming to work every morning,” Pedee asked. “In (a two-on, four-off system), on half of the days of the year, all the firefighters in the stations will have been on duty for at least 24 hours. It does-
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donate money or help on the course. “I think being in an allwomen’s ride is a great atmosphere,” Lakemont Ladies cyclist Linda Brummett, of Mercer Island, said. Tina Martinez, of Sammamish, agreed. “We’re women who can help women live the life they deserve,” she said. Graham Hunter, owner of Veloce Velo Bike Shop in downtown Issaquah, has sponsored the ride since its inception. This year, he gave even more, donating a 24-speed Scott Speedster to Bridget for the ride. Cycle the WAVE surprised her with the bicycle during a TV interview with “New Day Northwest” on KING 5. Bridget is still cycling on air, admiring her new bike. “I’m one of eight kids, so I would always get the hand-medowns,” she said. “This is my bike.” Reach reporter Laura Geggel at 392-6434, ext. 241, or lgeggel@isspress.com. To comment on this story, visit www.SammamishReview.com.
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Ceremony recognizes local veterans’ service A2 • Wednesday, November 17, 2010
By David Hayes Issaquah Press reporter Never forget. The theme was reiterated throughout the annual Veterans Day ceremony at City Hall Nov. 11, hosted by the Issaquah Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3436. Dave Waggoner, the master of ceremonies, began by asking the 20 or so veterans present, scattered about the filled-to-capacity Eagle Room, to stand and be recognized for their service to their country, from World War II to present day. Tribute was given to two Issaquah residents who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Marilyn Batura fought back tears sharing her brother George Larsen’s tale. His life as a goat herder in Issaquah on the family farm was cut short, when shortly after unselfishly joining the Army at the onset of World War II,
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he was one of thousands killed in the battle to retake Okinawa. His name appears on the monument with 18 other names at Issaquah’s Veterans Memorial Field. Along with Emmett “Skip” McDonald, who was memorialized at the ceremony by classmate Linda Hjelm. “You can walk past that memorial and see those 19 names, yet not know any of their stories,” she said. She recounted how Skip — “Only his mother called him Emmett,” she said — was one of dozens of Vietnam pilots and crew shot down
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and killed or captured trying to destroy the Thanh Hoa Railroad and Highway Bridge — The Dragon’s Jaw — a high-value strategic target spanning the Song Ma River. During her presentation, Hjelm shared a black-and-white picture of McDonald from first grade that portrayed a sparkling gleam in his eyes. Although McDonald’s remains have never returned from Vietnam, Hjelm said she hoped her tale would keep his legacy alive within Issaquah. “His sparkling eyes have never been forgotten,” she said after the ceremony. Waggoner finished by presenting 10 new flags to City Councilwoman Eileen Barber. The donation by the VFW post ensures “as long as local boys from Issaquah are fighting in harm’s way, we won’t forget to honor their service,” Waggoner said.
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Members of the Issaquah High School Junior Naval ROTC Honor Guard fire a volley during the 21-gun salute during a Veterans Day observance at Issaquah City Hall Nov. 11.
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Thanksgiving arrives soon and beyond the turkey and the trimmings, the holiday has a special meaning. The Issaquah Press seeks readers of all ages for a pre-Thanksgiving piece about what has them feeling thankful. In a short note — 25 to 50 words — tell us what you’re thankful for. Feel free to be sentimental or silly. The best responses will be included in a Thanksgiving feature in the Nov. 24 issue. Readers can also include a photo of themselves (either alone or alongside what they’re thankful for) to be considered for publication. Send information and photos via e-mail to editor@isspress.com, or contact us on Twitter @issaquahpress.
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Prepare for lane closures through 3 p.m. Nov. 19 as crews continue construction on a planned Issaquah Highlands self-storage facility. Expect two of the three lanes on Northeast High Street between Ninth Avenue Northeast and Highlands Drive Northeast near the Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride to be closed 24 hours a day until the afternoon of Nov. 19. The remaining lane will stay open to help west Highlands Park drivers avoid a long detour, but officials encourage drivers to avoid the area and use Northeast Park Drive for westbound access and Northeast Federal Drive for eastbound access. Plans call for the self-storage facility to include 500 storage units spread across six stories.
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AAA Washington and KOMO Newsradio are joining together for the third annual Soap for Hope, a campaign seeking donations of unused and unopened toiletry items for people in need. The AAA Issaquah office will give its donations to the Eastside Domestic Violence Program. Donate at the office at 405 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 102. Last year, AAA Washington and KOMO Newsradio received more than 51,000 toiletry supplies in six weeks for 27 local charities. Toiletry items such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush, body wash, floss, razors, facial cleansers, hair spray, hair brushes and deodorant will be accepted at all AAA locations from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday all year. Learn more at www.aaa.com; click on Soap for Hope.
24 FROM PAGE 23 Norway, loosened as interest faded in both places. “My belief is, sister-city relationships are not something that local governments can take on,” Mohamed Belali said. “No commission can make a relationship. It’s really the people. If you have people that care, they will make that connection.” Citizens in both cities, a globe apart, nurtured the connection. Then, in April 2007, Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger and a delegation journeyed to Chefchaouen to sign the sister-cities agreement. “People get to know one another as individuals, and it is difficult to see peoples and cultures as monolithic when you’ve sat at a table with people, and shared stories and eaten a meal,” she said. The delegation encountered the same fact from proud Moroccans recounted at almost every stop: In 1777, Morocco, before any other nation, recognized the United States as a sovereign nation after the 13 colonies declared independence from Great Britain.
Travelers receive royal treatment The mayor and other Issaquah leaders describe the trek in details fit for a travel magazine: postcard-perfect landscapes, kindhearted hosts, sumptuous feasts. The delegation learned to count the number of tablecloths to estimate planned courses in a meal. The dignitaries sampled couscous and tagines, a traditional stew named for the conical pots used to cook the meal, plus the Moroccan national dish, bisteeya, a layered meat pie. The red-carpet-and-fine-china treatment led to some comic
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