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Commuters, prepare for huge Interstate 90 delays One westbound lane will close for seven days By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com Drivers of westbound Interstate 90 should ready themselves for significant delays due to a $1.6 million construction project
that begins July 18. Westbound I-90 will be reduced to one lane near Bellevue Way for seven days as the Washington State Department of Transportation replaces the expansion joints on the East Channel bridge, which connects Mercer Island to Bellevue over a small channel of Lake Washington. Three lanes of westbound I-90 will be open at the Bellevue Way interchange as the ramps from
Bellevue Way and Interstate 405 join I-90. WSDOT recommends all drivers change their driving habits to reduce the inevitable traffic buildup. “Traffic and delays are going to be hard to judge right now,” Kris Olsen, a spokeswoman for the WSDOT, said in a phone interview last week. “A lot of it depends on what drivers do.” Drivers are encouraged to use any and all resources to reduce
Gilman KeyBank robbed again Issaquah Police and the FBI are investigating a July 11 bank robbery, and police are saying it could be the same man who robbed the same bank two weeks earlier. The latest robbery occurred at KeyBank, 405 N.W. Gilman Blvd., at 1:56 p.m. July 11. Employee witnesses reported a very thin, white man, about 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 7 inches tall, entering the bank wearing a red long-sleeved shirt, black stocking cap, dark sunglasses and something covering his face and mouth. The man demanded money from the teller and knocked a security guard to the ground as he fled the bank on foot eastbound. The same bank was robbed June 25. Police said then that they believed that suspect threatened to kill a teller while robbing a Wells Fargo branch in Des
their westbound I-90 commute, such as carpooling, alternate routes, telecommuting, delaying discretionary trips and only using westbound I-90 early in the morning or late at night. During the closure, WSDOT engineers expect the best times to travel will be before 6 a.m., between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and after 7 p.m. More than half of the 85,000 drivers who use westbound I-90 each day must use an alternate travel mode to
keep travel time from Issaquah to Seattle at less than one hour. “We’re thinking probably two and a half, three miles of backup, probably, if no one really changes their habits,” Olsen said. The two expansion joints to be replaced, each 92 feet long, were installed in 1981. In 2001, WSDOT discovered that water was leaking into the joints due to a See REPAIRS, Page A3
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A security camera captured this image of a suspect who robbed the Gilman Boulevard KeyBank on July 11.
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By Greg Farrar
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Kathleen Hasenoehrl (left), of Bellevue, and her friend Kellie Danaher, of Issaquah, emerge from a mound of soap bubbles dressed as green and purple butterflies at the start of the 5K Foam Fest held July 12 at Lake Sammamish State Park. See more photos from the sporting event in Sports, Page A10.
Robyn Barfoot leaves Cougar Mountain Zoo Smart home gets smarter with after eight years Comcast home-security device See more photos from Foam Fest at www.issaquahpress.com.
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After eight years as general curator of the Cougar Mountain Zoo, Robyn Barfoot left to talk about tigers. The move follows the same passions she displayed while overseeing the addition of new exhibits and community fundraising to bring more to the local attraction. During her time there, four tigers were added in a large, central enclosure. Barfoot remains proud of giving the big cats a loving place to live, but says its time to extend that education. “I want to be more involved in tiger conservation,” she said. “And also change is good.” Barfoot said she was sad to leave her position, but knew she needed to chase her dream. “I still absolutely adore that zoo,” she said, but the call to conservation drew her away. “I never thought I would ever leave, and there’s a large part of me that’s mourning that loss, but I wanted to be true to that conservationist side of me.” She moved to Issaquah from Phoenix, Ariz., for the job of mammal keeper in 2005 and received the promotion to general curator in 2006. Barfoot, whose last day was July 11, is moving on to tiger conservation involvement
through the establishment of a new blog — Tales of the Tiger. Planning to launch it July 29, Global Tiger Day, she said she wants the blog to allow direct impact with readers, continuing education on the state of tiger conservation and also a large dose of tiger appreciation. “It’s a great way to get my voice heard,” Barfoot said. “I can share all the funky stories I have and just talk about tigers. They’re extravagant and amazing, and let me tell you why.” She is starting her own licensed company on which to build the blog and hopes to expand it into larger education opportunities to spread throughout the community and world. However, she does not want to dedicate the whole site to the tragic side of tiger conservation. “If people focus on the endangerment and the tragic, then that’s all they see,” she said. “I want to give them a life.” Tales of the Tiger will provide an action page that allows readers to donate to conservation efforts as well as providing information about other organizations with the same mission as Barfoot’s blog. Though her departure from the zoo means change, the longtime facility may not experience any See CURATOR, Page A3
By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com
Comcast has given one of Issaquah’s more notable technophiles the gift of a smarter house. Resident Chris Pirillo, CEO and founder of LockerGnome Inc., a network of blogs, forums and online communities, also reviews technology to a wide audience through his YouTube channel. With his wide expertise and exposure to hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers, he is often asked to try out products and provide feedback. Comcast decided to take Pirillo up on that and offered him the chance to get outfitted with a new platform called XFINITY Home, a home-security device that ties together home devices, offering a glimpse into the approaching future of home automation. “I think it was just serendipity,” Pirillo said of the team-up. “I’m living this anyway, and if I have the opportunity to give feedback that will make more people happy, I’ll gladly do that.” Linking everything together On July 9, Comcast hooked everything up for Pirillo in his west Issaquah home and let him loose to use the system how he
chooses. Though XFINITY Home’s primary service lies in home security, the platform has a wide range of applications and plans to continue growing. Essentially, the service is connected by a wireless signal, similar to wifi, that allows the connected parts of the home to communicate with each other and through the cloud, available to the user through phone apps, tablet apps and on Comcast XFINITY televisions. Home automation is nothing new for Pirillo. He said he
has a technologically enhanced garage door opener, light bulbs and even doorbell. His XFINITY Home system is tied into his doorways, his lighting setups, several cameras set out through the home and his thermostat. On a tour his home, he took out his phone and began operating various lights from the XFINITY Home app and showing feed from cameras set up in other rooms. For him, one of the main benSee SMART
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Chris Pirillo shows off the technology of XFINITY Home as he controls the lighting in his house with the Comcast developed phone app.
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Two paragliders who launched from Poo Poo Point fly in front of the ‘supermoon’ July 10, in a photograph taken by Issaquah resident Terry Walker from his home in the 200 block of Southwest Hepler Lane. Walker cropped the image he made using a Canon PowerShot SX50 HS camera with the lens zoomed out to 215 millimeters. The full moon occurred July 12 and was dubbed a supermoon, because it was closer to the Earth than at other times of the year.
Bellevue Police put the brakes on prolific identity thief Bellevue Police Department investigators have recovered hundreds of fraudulent documents related to a prolific identity thief with the help of an observant neighbor. Police officials said it appears the identities of most of the victims were stolen when their mail was taken or their cars were broken into. The stolen identities include residents from Issaquah. Bellevue Police are currently in the process of contacting victims in the case. On July 3, a resident at the Hidden Creek Con-
dominiums in Bellevue noticed what appeared to be two stolen road construction signs in an adjacent patio. The resident contacted the construction company that owned the signs. The signs had been stolen from a job site. The company then contacted police. As a result of an investigation, three subjects were arrested for outstanding arrest warrants, and a fourth subject was arrested after admitting to the theft of the signs. Three fake Washington identification cards were found on one of the sub-
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jects, and a search warrant was obtained for the condominium. A search of the condominium resulted in police recovering: 439 fake Washington ID cards and drivers’ licenses, 467 fraudulent credit cards, 428 various false government ID cards, 4seven false Social Security cards, 4several hundred forged checks. Police suggest people purchase locked mailboxes and never leave valuables in vehicles.
The Washington State Society of Prosthodontists has recognized Dr. Mike Hamid Mirsepasi at Noble Dental Care, in Issaquah, for his service to the society. He served as secretary in 2010-12 and president 2012-13. Mirsepasi is the only trained prosthodontist in the Issaquah and Sammamish area. Recognized by the American Dental Association, prosthodontists are experts in the prevention and treatment of tooth loss. Mirsepasi treats patients of all ages to make their smiles look beautiful and function the way they should. He specializes in the complex restoration of teeth, including dental implants, dentures, cosmetic dentistry, dental crowns and bridges. Mirsepasi has practiced dentistry since 1997. He is an active member of the Washington State Society of Prosthodontists. He earned his D.D.S. from Shiraz University Dental School and his Graduate Prosthodontic Specialty Certificate and a Master of Science in Dentistry from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Learn more at www. noblewa.com or call Noble Dental Care at 270-3926.
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highest number of organizations listed since the program began in 2007.
King County has credited a number of local organizations for commitment to sustainability. Rowley Properties Inc., Outsource Marketing, PCC Natural Markets, Cartridge World, the Issaquah School District and the city of Issaquah were named Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling. In its eighth year of giving out the recognition, the King County Solid Waste Division continues to look for local companies for adopting business practices that reduce waste and increase recycling. King County placed 97 names on this year’s list after evaluating each organization’s efforts toward sustainability. A news release said it was the
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Issaquah will get a new deputy city administrator this summer. Mayor Fred Butler announced July 3 that he hired Emily Moon as the city’s next deputy administrator. She will report to City Administrator Bob Harrison. She will join the city’s staff Aug. 18 and replace Charlie Bush, who stepped in to lead the Development Services Department as its director. Moon most recently served as the assistant town manager in Windsor, Conn., where she oversaw half the town’s departments. Along with a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Michigan, Moon also has a bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from the University of Oregon.
Seattle Humane Society teams with Safeway for pet food drive The Seattle Humane Society and Safeway have
Financial services firm Edward Jones was named a 2014 Most Valuable Employer for Military by CivilianJobs.com, recognizing the firm’s deep commitment to recruiting, training and retaining military veterans as financial advisers. Edward Jones recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of its FORCES program, a training and compensation package designed to make the transition to a financial services career more attractive to military veterans. Since its launch, the firm has hired 931 military veterans as financial advisers. The firm has a long history of hiring and providing mentorship services to help transition servicemen and women to the financial adviser position. Edward Jones has 1,500 financial advisers with prior military experience running branches across the country. Edward Jones, a FORTUNE 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. There are nine Edward Jones locations in the Issaquah area. See a complete list at http://bit.ly/ URik06.
teamed up for a Summer Pet Food Drive to help fill the shelves of Seattle Humane’s Pet Food Bank, which feeds pets belonging to low-income seniors and people disabled by AIDS. Look for collection barrels at the Issaquah Highlands Safeway, 1451 Highlands Drive N.E., and the Sammamish Safeway, 630 228th Ave. N.E., throughout July. Pick up a few extra cans of pet food or a bag of dry pet food and drop them in. Seattle Humane’s greatest needs are dry cat food and canned dog food. Seattle Humane is at 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue. Learn more by calling 641-0080 or go to www.seattlehumane.org.
EFR emphasizes summer trampoline safety This is the time of year when trampoline use is high, so Eastside Fire & Rescue officials are urging parents to assess the risks involved. A recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report showed that more than 75,000 emergency room visits per year are due to trampoline-related injuries in children. Additionally, due to the rate of trampoline-related head and neck injuries, fractures, lacerations, sprains and other serious injuries, the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages home use of trampolines. EFR suggests following these important trampoline safety rules: 4Use safety nets and pads. Install a trampoline enclosure — a special net designed to surround the trampoline — and cover the trampoline’s frame, springs and surrounding landing surfaces with shock-absorbing pads. Regularly check the equipment for tears, detachments and deterioration. 4Place the trampoline on level ground. Make sure it’s a safe distance from trees and other hazards. 4Limit trampoline activity. Allow only one person to use the trampoline at a time. Don’t allow somersaults or other potentially risky moves on the trampoline. 4Don’t allow unsupervised jumping. If you use a trampoline ladder, always remove it after use to prevent unsupervised access by children. In addition, check to see if your insurance provider covers trampoline-related claims.
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City Council passes marijuana open container law By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com Wait until you get home in Issaquah before opening your legal marijuana. The City Council unanimously approved new regulations for the use of recreational marijuana during its regular meeting July 7. The regulations adopt two provisions approved in the Initiative 502 referendum into Issaquah’s code. The two restrictions
prohibit marijuana use “in view of the general public” and define driving under the influence of marijuana as having 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of the driver’s blood. Additionally, the council approved an open container law for marijuana, necessitating any package in a vehicle remain sealed. This provision was not included in state law. Violating it in Issaquah would result in a fine of up to $250.
“I voted initially for I-502 for a lot of different reasons,” Council President Paul Winterstein said. “And I tell a lot of people that the most dangerous thing I do is operate a vehicle. It’s something we all choose to put ourselves at risk when we do it. So, I think anything that protects us while operate those vehicles is a good law.” The regulations will allow the police department to more efficiently enforce marijuana laws in the city.
“I just want to thank the Issaquah Police Department for their role in this process,” Councilman Tola Marts said. “They have been very helpful in determining where the public safety issues are. I feel like we have really addressed the public safety aspects of this.” The state Liquor Control Board has received 22 applications to open a retail marijuana store in Issaquah and has not approved any yet for the one store allotted to the city.
Food & Clothing Bank feeds kids through summer By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com For the third year in a row, the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank is running a program to help feed children during summer vacation. Program Director Rebecca Rayner said the local organization wanted to give kids the meals often provided by the school system during most of the year. “We just have to have school-aged kids to enter the program,” she said. Every Tuesday until Aug. 26, the program will give a bag of food to parents, which comprise enough for five breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Registration is open throughout the summer and children are welcome to sign up and get lunch for the duration of the program. The effort also works in coordination with Seattle Tilth, which gives instructional sessions about nutrition for the kids. “They do activities
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broken rubber seal. Water and contaminates flowed into the joints causing deterioration. Failing expansion joints are a safety hazard to drivers and can cause a bridge to bend, crack or even collapse. Emergency repairs were made, but the rubber seal cannot be fixed. It must be replaced. “They’ve reached the end of their useful life,” Olsen said. “We need to replace them now before we encounter a more serious problem, which would be a failure of the joint altogether.” The expansion joints are necessary to allow the bridge to have some flexibility, to expand or contract due to weather conditions or traffic. Expansion joints also help protect bridges against seismic events. The expansion joints over the pedestrian and bicycle path will also be replaced. The path will remain open during the day, but pedestrians and cyclists can expect delays of up to five minutes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The project is too large to accomplish in a shorter
around healthy eating, and a program about eating more fruits and vegetables,” Rayner said. Falaah Jones, Seattle Tilth’s Eastside Program coordinator, said volunteers and interns have worked hard to bring the information to Issaquah kids this summer. “We started last year inspired by one of the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank volunteers,” Jones said. She credited Diane Wenzel, a licensed nutritionist, for coming up with the idea to include the regional food organization. Currently, Seattle Tilth stewards the community garden at Pickering Barn, and all the food grown there goes to the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank. “We decided every other week we’ll go hands-on how to make a healthy snack with the kids,” Jones said. She said they work with a lot of different age groups and have begun partnering with the Is-
saquah Community Center to expand the program’s activities. During the average session, Seattle Tilth staff members teach kids how to make a healthy snack, then they read a story to them and encourage them to play a game with teenagers in the community center. “If they do all three things, then they get a prize,” Jones said. She said she wants to instill healthy habits in the 30 children signed up for the program. “We tell them to eat five fruits and vegetables, take less than two hours of screen time, one hour of exercise and no sugary drinks” each day, Jones said. In the future, she hopes to expand Seattle Tilth’s involvement to every week of the food summer program, rather than just every other week. The city’s Office of Sustainability has had a hand in welcoming the program, from initially inviting Se-
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Workers will replace two 92-foot-long expansion joints that are deteriorating on Interstate 90 near Mercer Island. 520 at the same time,” Olsen said. Mowat Construction has been awarded the contract for the project. All westbound I-90 lanes are ex-
The Issaquah Parks & Recreation Department will hold its third annual Trunk ‘N’ Treasure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16 in the community center parking lot, 301 Rainier Blvd. S. Last year, hundreds of vendors came with trunks of toys, collectibles, crafts, furniture, housewares and
more. Registration is $16 for two spaces (park in one space and get the adjacent space for operations) or $23 for three spaces. Shopping, rain or shine, is free. Applications must be postmarked by Aug. 8. Register at http://bit. ly/1jvr6eT. Learn more by contacting Cathy Jones at cathyj@ issaquahwa.gov or 8373300.
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Robyn Barfoot, former general curator of Cougar Mountain Zoo, gets a kiss from 11-month-old Taj, the golden Bengal tiger, on March 13, 2008, after his weigh-in where he reached the 200-pound milestone.
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large shift in management or exhibits. “I managed it for 42 years,” Cougar Mountain Zoo founder and Zoological Society of Washington President Peter Rittler said. “I’ll just keep managing it for another 42.” He said he appreciated the eight years Barfoot spent as the general curator, saying that she joined the rest of the staff in turning the zoo into the attraction it has become. “Robyn’s a great person,” Rittler said. “I think she had definitely made some contributions to the zoo, but so have other members on the team.” He said the current managing structure, which has been used for months, will not necessitate find a replacement for Barfoot. “What we’re doing is nothing new,” Rittler said of the zoo’s leadership.
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efits present in XFINITY Home is the ease of use and the cohesive nature of the products. “There’s so many manufacturers in this market,” he said. “It’s good to have the selection, but it becomes a hurdle. Going through one ecosystem, I don’t have to worry about compatibility.” Those are exactly the type of comments Comcast executives hoped to receive. “This is a big thing for us,” Comcast Vice President of New Businesses Dennis Mathew said about bring the platform to Issaquah. “Chris can help us figure out this stuff as we try to optimize the home and optimize the network.” Both he and Pirillo praised the platform’s ease of use. “If you know how to use a smartphone, you know how to use this system,” Pirillo said. Getting useful feedback Mathew said the new Comcast venture came out of an organic place, seeing as how the media and communication business is already in the home. “We got excited about it because it was a business that’s been around for a long time,” Mathew said about home security. “We wanted to get feedback
“When someone leaves, institutions like this keep on going.” Fittingly, Barfoot is most proud of her work bringing tigers to the zoo. “The tigers are my legacy,” she said. “When I got there, I said, ‘We need tigers.’” She is also proud of the accreditation earned through the Zoological Association of America and the zoo’s outreach to the community. “When I first started, the zoo kept the community at arms length, in my opinion,” she said. “I completely embraced it. Everyone’s been so kind and generous and supportive.” Barfoot served as the Chamber of Commerce’s Queen of Issaquah in 2012, and she said she hopes to continue to work with the Downtown Issaquah Association and the community at large. She will also continue to regularly visit the zoo. “I will always support the zoo, and I think it holds so much for the future,” she said.
from Chris and how he uses it, how it’s working and how it could improve.” XFINITY Home launched a few years ago in Houston and has been gradually testing the waters of new markets before it launches nationwide. “Chris is in our beta group,” Mathew said. “Now, we are focused on how we can improve.” He said Comcast not only remains concerned about home security, but also the security of the system’s wireless network. With a background in information security, he said Comcast has hired “ethical hackers” to help test the system. “It’s more than just a lock on the door,” Mathew said. “It’s peace of mind.” As Pirillo tries various technologies, he never hesitates to voice his opinions about how they could be improved. With XFINITY Home, he already said he wants more options. Mathew ensure him Comcast hopes to expand the platform into light switches, outlets, motion detectors and more. “I try to put myself in another person’s shoes,” Pirillo said. “Technology should be a destination, it should be an enabler. Does it turn on the light when I press the icon? That’s what I want to know.” XFINITY Home is still in the testing phase and Mathew did not give a set window as to when it would be available to the public.
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Kokanee work group does important work The Lake Sammamish Kokanee Work Group is one of those little committees that government seems to form all the time. Typically, these sorts of bodies get together, author an important-sounding report and disband. The report gathers dust, and nothing actually happens. This one is different. The kokanee work group has certainly done its share of fact-finding, but the facts are being put to use. The little red fish is recovering, and the efforts of the work group should be applauded. The kokanee salmon is a kind of sockeye native to Lake Sammamish, and is genetically unique. It lives its entire life in the lake and then spawns in surrounding streams and shoreline areas. For years, it had been in decline. Streams in Issaquah, which had been thick with the fish, now have none, leaving only a handful of streams in Sammamish as home to the fish. The salmon’s numbers are still barely above what’s needed to sustain the species, but since the group formed, salmon returns have been up. Some of that could be attributable to dumb luck. Since the fish live typically four years, a mild winter four years prior (one where there’s not a huge storm that washes out eggs before they hatch) can mean a bigger return. But the work group, along with great work at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, is finding ways to plant thousands of fry in local streams, including the occasional stream in Issaquah, in an effort to revive the population. Their efforts have been so successful that the federal government has decided to help. Lake Sammamish has been selected as one of only eight spots in the nation to pilot a new urban wildlife refuge program, due in no small part to the efforts of the work group. The designation will bring in a bit of cash to help with education about Lake Sammamish’s ecosystem, and wider recognition of the fish. The kokanee is an area native that can likely trace its roots back further than anyone living here today. The kokanee work group should be applauded for its efforts to save it.
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Northern Lights and the 40-year-old virgin The Northern Lights have seen queer sights, But the queerest they ever did see Was that night on the marge of Lake Lebarge I cremated Sam McGee. — Robert Service I was the only one in the Providence Point pool that morning. There had been an exercise class, but it had cleared out. Large glass windows dominate one end of the pool and the sun was beginning its trek across the morning sky. While floating on my back, I looked at the ceiling, only to be surprised by streaks of dancing light weaving and bobbing about. The sun was being reflected off the undulating water. Except for the lack of pastel colors, I could have been seeing a mini-performance of the Northern Lights. Soon I was day dreaming about one of my many experiences with the Aurora Borealis, which I consider to be among the great wonders of nature. It happened Jan. 2, 1977. I was travelling across the Yukon Territory in a Volkswagen micro-bus with my wife and 8-year-old son. We were headed for New York and then on to Europe. We were driving 24 hours a day, and I was on the night shift. It was about 2 a.m. and at least 50 degrees below zero as the Northern Lights were dancing about in such splendor that I had to pull over and watch. Under such conditions, the Aurora Borealis looks like huge curtains of pastel-colored lights weaving and dancing across the sky. I have seen this dazzling sight many times, but never like that night. In my experience, the
colder it is and the further away from city lights, the better the display. A few days later, with this experience still fresh in my Joe Grove mind, I was Press reporter sitting next to a middle-aged stranger on a train in Switzerland. I inquired as to his work, and he told me he was a Ph.D. scientist. So, I asked in what area of study. “The Aurora Borealis,” he responded. Thinking back on what I had just witnessed, I asked if he had ever seen them. “No,” he replied. So sad, I thought; kind of like a 40-year-old virgin totally conversant in the details of “The Joy of Sex” or the “Kama Sutra.” There is a greatly subdued display of the Northern Lights for more southerly folk. I was driving with my wife from Fayetteville, Ark., to Eureka Springs. I saw a faint glow in the distance and said, “See that light, that’s the Northern Lights.” “You can’t see them down here,” she said. The next morning, the headline in the Arkansas DemocratGazette read “Northern Lights Visible in Arkansas.” I recognized them in their drastically reduced form from having seen them as a boy in Etonville. The lights on the pool ceiling stirred the memory. Unlike the lights in the sky, though, I discovered I could influence them by the amount of turbulence I created or prevented on the water.
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T o the E ditor have a lot of opinions about driving Heritage Day in both places, but driving in Issaquah? Whoowee! You guys need an anti-gridlock law in the state. Can somebody please get a video camera around Front Street The Issaquah History Museums and Interstate 90 on any given was gratified by the wonderful afternoon? Really, what is wrong community participation and with you people? You know that volunteer support in abundant if you enter into that intersection evidence at our 2014 Heritage when traffic is stopped and there Day celebration held in conjuncis no room for you on the other tion with the Down Home 4th of side, you are going to block the July in downtown Issaquah. intersection. We had approximate 250 chilThe whole intersection. Not dren and their families join in our just the folks behind you, but the hand-on history activities at the people to your left and right who Train Depot Museum and in Depot are trying to get through when Park. This would not have been the light turns green. In California possible without the substantial and Georgia, if you pull that kind help of Molly Brackett, Monita of nonsense a law officer can give Horn, Tom Anderson, Sylvia you a ticket — a serious ticket! Hermanson, Don Robertson, NasI don’t know where you are seer Slim, Jasmine Shaaban Slim, going that you can’t wait another Nasseer and Jasmine’s cousin, three minutes for the next light Bill Bergsma, Dale McCormick, change, but (a) you need to leave Matt Robins, Jean Garrision, Anya a bit earlier and (b) you aren’t Lvova, Marilyn Batura, Marilyn going anywhere because some Boyden, Jean Cerar, Barb deMidweeb in the intersection up chele, Pauline Harris, Barb Lein, ahead just did the same thing, so Stan Matsui, Barb Hinds, Rowan nobody’s moving anyway. Hinds, Eric Martin, Chuck Cerar, I watch them do it all the time Ed Seil and David Sosby. and I think an Issaquah Police IHM’s staff and board salute Department officer should park these cultural caretakers for his or her motorcycle at those helping pass on knowledge of our few intersections and just write shared past. Thank you also to all tickets all day. The doggone Snothe people who attended. We’re qualmie Casino bus locked up the looking forward to next year! intersection for two light changes just the other day. Lissa Kramer, programs coordinator I don’t suppose it’ll do any Issaquah History Museums good, but I’d like to ask nicely, if there’s not enough room for you Traffic on the far side of the intersection, can you just wait? And to the police in the city of Issaquah, isn’t obstructing traffic a ticketable offense? It seems like it should be. We’re new in town; came from Mike Chamberlain Georgia and California before that. Issaquah Driven a lot in both places, and
Thanks to everyone who made it a success
People need to stop blocking intersections
F rom the W eb Last harvest — Development ends four generations of Issaquah farmers
The farm was the center of the earth for the extended family. Ralph and Noreen, the last grandparents in the old house, were rock steady. Noreen has passed, and Ralph is temporarily in Idaho with Margaret. He is as pleasant as ever, even if memories are not as clear as they once were. We hate to see all four families move away from home. It really was a landmark family. Don and Margaret (McBride) Dineen I came to the area 50 years ago next year; I remember making trips over to the Eastside in the early 1970s when Woodinville, Issaquah, most of the land was truck farms or dairy operations. I believe that Pickering Farm was Advertising: admanager@isspress.com Classifieds: classifieds@isspress.com Ad Representative Deanna Jess Ad Representative Carolyn Trujillo Ad Representative Donna Duvall Ad Representative Sandy Tirado
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the first of the large dairy and mixed farming operations to be sold off for development, and now this inevitable march of progress. The loss of this farm acreage, like so many others across the United States… in the 21st century it is amazing to return for a visit to the state where I grew up and see the growth of Columbus, stretching out along Interstate 70; this is but the latest local example, even growth, carefully managed, is still growth and development. Michael Norquest Still another blow to the past. Issaquah has changed so much in the 46 years I have lived here. The “old-timers” are no longer welcome, along with their ideas. Sadler’s Country Store has been turned into a QFC shopping center. Pine Lake Park went from a resort, to a county park to a city park. Where we used to have a “quaint” park with lots of mish mashed parking, now we have an “orderly” park with hardly any
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Pot is harmful, and illegal under federal law In the June 18 Press, Wes Howard-Brook, Bryan Weinstein and Gail Givan wrote letters/Web comments addressing pot usage. Two said they would vote against City Councilwomen Nina Milligan and Eileen Barber, because they voted against pot in Issaquah, i.e. these members believed they complied with federal law. I believe federal law takes precedence over state law, and the current federal administration is looking the other way, like watching our borders. The other one said that the Constitution does not ban pot, which makes it OK, even if pot is illegal under federal law. Note, using the same hokey rationale, the Constitution does not ban murder or rape either. She wanted “weasel words”: (1) pot was “legal and appropriate” (2) pot “less harmful than alcohol” (3) “bring something into the light you can control it and educate,” i.e. again, murder and rape are in the light nearly ever day and where is the control? I wonder if the pot voters will (1) keep track of the loss of life in traffic accidents and (2) keep track of teen usage leading to dropout and reduced I.Q., due to pot usage. A number of other cities in the state have banned pot, i.e. Liberty Lake, Marysville, Yakima and Wenatchee. The Washington State Attorney General has stated that cities can ban pot! Folks, for the record, I have received a number of pats on the back for my anti-pot letter in The Issaquah Press.
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parking at all. And the farms, dairy land and horse pastures have all but disappeared. The trees on this farm are so beautiful. It will be a shame to see the ‘dozers push out the remaining stumps. Think I will just close my eyes and remember the Issaquah that used to be here. Go, Indians! Wo-ha! David Beckenbaugh
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Larry Kangas paints the side panels of the aquarium exhibit at the Issaquah Salmon History on Aug. 20, 2013.
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Dave Reichert, 5th District U.S. congressman, waves the checkered flag to start the drivers and co-drivers of two gravity cars on their way July 12 during the 17th annual Challenge Race Soap Box Derby organized by Life Enrichment Options and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Issaquah.
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Above, Cade McDougall (left) and Kaila Saldana, 10, pull ahead of Rohan Singh and Bridgett Saito, 14, in an all-girl driver heat. At right, Elijah Brown, 5, of downtown Issaquah, with a little help from Fred Nystrom, Life Enrichment Options executive director, gets ready with the checkered flag to declare a winner as two cars near the finish line.
Girl Scouts donate stained-glass mosaic to YWCA Family Village Issaquah
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At left, Girl Scout Maya Rajavel and Christa Burgess, resident of YWCA Family Village Issaquah, work on ‘The Four Seasons Tree of Life’ (above). The members of Girl Scouts of Western Washington Troop 50614 demonstrated their commitment to making the community a better place with a piece of permanent artwork donated to the YWCA Family Village Issaquah. The troop worked with residents of Family Village Issaquah to create a mosaic out of recycled stained glass as part of their Girl Scout Silver
Award project. Entitled “The Four Seasons Tree of Life,” the 10-by-4-foot artwork was designed by Sammamish mosaic artist Cheryl Smith. Smith specializes in leading groups of volunteers in the creation of large-scale mosaic installations. She trained members of the Girl See MOSAIC, Page A8
Oregonbased muralist Larry Kangas wasn’t born in Issaquah and he didn’t live in the city for any Larry Kangas significant amount of time. But his stamp on the Eastside suburb is so visible that Mayor Fred Butler officially declared July 19 Larry Kangas Day in Issaquah. Kangas is the artist behind the murals found at points across the city. He died of cancer Nov. 25, 2013, but his memory lives on in the more than 1,000 works he crafted in the Pacific Northwest, including six in Issaquah. Whether they know it or not, when residents visit the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, dine at the Issaquah Cafe, travel on East Sunset Way or drive by Darigold on Front Street, they are in the midst of a Kangas original. “Those murals are a wonderful asset to the city in that they help us understand the history of our town,” said Issaquah resident, and Kangas’ friend, Norb Ziegler. “They tell the historical story of Issaquah.” Former Issaquah Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Suther commissioned Kangas to paint the city’s first mural in 1995. He and a team of artists were tasked with telling the story of Issaquah’s dairyfarming history on a wall of the Darigold building. Dave Waggoner, a longtime Issaquah resident and another of Kangas’ friends, said he drives by the Darigold mural nearly every day, and it reminds him of what Issaquah used to be. “I was a little boy growing up on a farm and I saw that Darigold truck come out every day,” he said. “When I look at that, it reminds me of the old Issaquah that I loved then and still love today.” Kangas returned to Issaquah in 1996, when he transformed a boring water tower at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery into a
Combat Flip Flops launches crowdfunding campaign Issaquah company Combat Flip Flops has launched a crowdfunding campaign to reach its goal of starting a cashmere program. The company hopes to raise $15,000 to jumpstart an initiative that transforms cashmere wool from local goat farmers in Afghanistan into fashionstatement luxury scarves available in First World markets. With the Rock the Cashmagh campaign, the company hopes to aide in the development of a stable, self-sufficient economy in the war-torn nation. The cashmere project
will allow the veteranowned company to empower millions of Afghanistan goat herders in establishing an enterprise that will provide them with the means and resources to support their families. In addition, part of the funds generated through the cashmere project will go toward funding secondary school for Afghan girls through Aide Afghanistan Education. As is custom with Internet crowdfunding campaigns, contributors receive rewards for donating. Supporters get stickers, patches and
other Combat Flip Flops products, depending on how much they donate. Combat Flip Flops was born in 2010 with the mission of manufacturing sandals in Afghanistan to support the country’s growing economy. The Issaquah company has since expanded its operations, producing sarongs, jewelry, patches, bags and T-shirts. The campaign ends Aug. 18. Contribute online at http://campaigns.vetlaunchusa.com/campaigns/ combat-flip-flops-rock-thecashmagh. Learn more about Combat Flip Flops at www.combatflipflops.com.
IF YOU GO Larry Kangas Day 410 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 4Guides will be stationed at the following Larry Kangas murals: — Sunset Way: On the outside, street-facing wall of the Sunset Alehouse on East Sunset Way, across from Issaquah City Hall — Issaquah Salmon Hatchery: On the water tank and the hatchery’s aquarium at 150 W. Sunset Way — Darigold: On the Darigold plant’s streetfacing wall at 611 Front St. N. On the web View Larry Kangas’ vast network of murals at www.muralz.com.
scenic depiction of the Issaquah Creek that flows through it. In 1997, he added a touch of history to a wall on East Sunset Way, across the street from what is now Issaquah City Hall. That piece honors Issaquah’s logging past. Kangas also painted two murals at the Issaquah Cafe, which depict Issaquah’s country-living past, in 1999. More than 10 years later, he came back in 2013 to paint the backdrop of the hatchery’s new aquarium. The underwater scene of Issaquah Creek was one of Kangas’ last works before he died. In honor of the man that told the “story of Issaquah” with just a paintbrush and a blank wall, the public is invited to visit the murals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19, when volunteers will share the stories behind the artworks and the artist. Guides will be stationed at the Darigold mural, the Sunset Way mural and the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Visitors are also encouraged to dine at the Issaquah Cafe, 1580 N.W. Gilman Blvd., to see Kangas’ other works that day. See ARTIST, Page A8
OPENING THE ARCHIVES AN ONGOING LOOK AT MEMORABLE IMAGES FROM ISSAQUAH’S PAST
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1919 Model Ford truck on showroom display, circa 1940s Two trucks on display in dealer’s showroom, most likely Hepler Ford. The second truck is much newer and may have been one of the new 1948 models that were revealed at Hepler’s in another series of photographs.
The Issaquah History Museums take requests regarding what people would like to see in the Digital Collection. Roughly quarterly, volunteers have a dataentry day and prep a bunch of records for upload. If there is a particular name, place or item you’d like to see more images of on the website, email Erica Maniez at erica.maniez@ issaquahhistory.org. If you have a photo or subject you would like to see in this feature, email editor@isspress.com.
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JULY 17-23
GO! UPCOMING EVENTS
Chocolate Wine and All That Jazz; food, wine and ale tastings, chocolates and jazz music; 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 24, Boehm’s Candies, 255 N.E. Gilman Blvd., www.cwatj.org, $40, designated driver tickets are $20
July 31, community center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., www. seattleshakespeare.org/ woodeno
Chalk Art Fest, hit the sidewalks and create some art, noon to 5 p.m. July 29, community center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S.
Train Depot Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday through Sunday, free admission Thursday evenings from 4-8 p.m., visit the vintage caboose and railroad cars, tours available by appointment, $2/adults, $1/children, www.issaquahhistory. org/issaquah-depot
‘Two Gentlemen of Verona,’ part of Wooden-O Shakespeare Co.’s free Shakespeare in the Park series, 7 p.m.
Tennis and Friends, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, Tibbetts Valley Park, 965 12th Ave. N.W., 50 and older, registration not required
Golden Meyer Hot Springs Hike, strenuous, 11 miles, 1,200-foot elevation gain, 7 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org Hidden Trails of Tiger Mountain, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9 miles, 1,300-foot elevation gain, meet in Preston, $25, register at http:// bit.ly/1fVvBOo Cougar Mountain Loop Hike, easy, 4 miles, 600-foot elevation gain, 9:30 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org
6:30 p.m. July 18 and 19 ArtEAST and the Issaquah Highlands Council presents ‘Northwest Landscapes Grand and Intimate’ opening Receptions, featuring ‘grand’ works 16-by-20 inches at 6:30 p.m. July 18 at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, and ‘intimate’ works smaller than 16-by-20 inches at 6:30 p.m. July 19 at artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N. Learn more at arteast.org.
THURSDAY
Summer Toy Swap, bring a toy to recycle and get a ticket in exchange, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through July 25, use ticket to swap for new-to-you toy July 26, Recology CleanScapes, 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., No. 22, 392-0285
Concert in the Park with North County, bluegrass, 6:30-8 p.m., Pine Lake Park, 2401 2228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish
JULY 17 ‘Jack Chapeau Meets the Gill Man,’ puppet show, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 ‘Julius Caesar,’ part of Wooden-O Shakespeare Co.’s free Shakespeare in the Park series, 7 p.m., Pine Lake Park, 2401 2228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish, www.seattleshakespeare.org/woodeno Third Jazz Night with Primo and Friends, 7 p.m., Amante, 131 Front St. N., 313-9600 ‘Children of Eden,’ 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre First Stage, 120 Front St. N., 392-2900
Gibson Park Playground Design Meeting, help plan the improvements to our park, 10 a.m. to noon, Gibson Park, 105 Newport Way S.W. ‘Russian Story Times: Privet!’ 11 a.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 3923130
‘Spanish Story Times: Hola!,’ 10 a.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130
Sammamish Presbyterian MOPS: For mothers of children (birth to kindergarten) are welcome to join, 4667345
Social Justice Book Group: 10 a.m., Bellewood Retirement Home, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah, invasivesout@hotmail.com Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 ‘Bubbles, Volcanoes and Rocket Ship Balloons,’ ages 5-7, 11 a.m. and noon, Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430, registration required
Cascade Mountain Men: Club shoot noon, Issaquah Sportsman’s Club, 600 S.E. Evans St., www.cascademountainmen.com Celebrate Recovery on the Plateau: 6 p.m. dinner, 7-9 p.m. meeting, Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., www.celebraterecoveryontheplateau.org Gardening Club, 6:30 p.m., Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, www.ihwebsite.com
Issaquah Alps Dog Hike, moderate, 4-6 miles, 1,400foot elevation gain, 10 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org
Roemen and the Whereabouts, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424
Social with music by Black n’ Blues, 3-4 p.m., Spiritwood at Pine Lake, 3607 228th Ave. S.E., 313-9100
‘Owl Prowl,’ night hike with a park ranger, ages 5 and older, 7:30 p.m., Lewis Creek Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., 4524195, $5/residents, $6/ nonresidents, must register, 452-6885
‘Faux-lligraphy,’ ages 21 and older, 6-9 p.m., So There, 195 Front St. N., Studio B, www.andsothere.com, $80
H3O, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 3925550, $5
‘Children of Eden,’ 7:30 and 11 p.m., Village Theatre First Stage, 120 Front St. N., 392-2900
Art Outside/ Highlands Day, a celebration of environmental arts with plein air painting, handson art projects, music and inflatable fun, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Village Green and Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, www.ihwebsite.com ‘Julius Caesar,’ Pine Lake Park, 7 p.m., Pine Lake Park, 228 Ave. S.E., Sammamish, www. seattleshakespeare.org/woodeno
Seatown Rhythm and Blues Players, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424
TUESDAY Computer class: One-OnOne Assistance, 10 a.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130 Play and Learn Chinese, 10:30 a.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130 ‘Healing Instead of Drama,’ live online Q & A, 11 a.m., Christian Science Reading Room, 415 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-8140 Lunch Bunch, bring your own lunch and enjoy stories and songs as you munch, ages 3-5, noon, Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430
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Junkyard Jane, 21 and older, 8:30 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550
Black Velvet 4, 8 p.m., Amante, 131 Front St. N., 313-9600
East Squak Ridge and Poo Poo Point Loop Hike, strenuous, 11 miles, 2,700-foot elevation gain, 8:30 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org Classy Chassis Show n Shine, 8 a.m., weather permitting, Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., 392-1266 Art Outside/Highlands Day, a celebration of environmental arts with plein air painting, hands on art projects, music and inflatable fun, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Village Green and Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, www.ihwebsite.com
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JULY 22 Open gym basketball, for men and women 16 and older, 6-9 p.m., community center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., $4/adults, $3/youths Computer class: One-OnOne Assistance, 7 and 8 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 The Rovin’ Fiddlers, 7-9 p.m., Highlands Fire Station, 1280 N.E. Park Drive, www. rovinfiddlers.com Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Gaslamp Bar & Grill, 1315 N.W. Mall St., 392-4547
Toddler Story Time, ages 1-3, 10:30 a.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Infant Story Time, ages 0-1, 11:30 a.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Infant Lapsit Story Time, ages 0-1, 11 a.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130 Sammamish Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. S.E. www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org Volunteer in the Learning
Garden at Pickering Barn, 5-7 p.m., (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays), 1730 10th Avenue N.W., volunteer form at seattletilth.org Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., Zeeks Pizza, 2525 N.E. Park Drive, 893-8646 Volunteer: Docents at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, help Friends of the Salmon Hatchery give tours, go to www. issaquahfish.org, click on “get involved” and complete volunteer application form, learn more by calling 3928025
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‘Children of Eden,’ 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre First Stage, 120 Front St. N., 392-2900
Explorers Club, ages 5 and older, 1 p.m., Lewis Creek Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., 452-4195, free
JULY 21
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Col. Arthur S. Jepsky, retiring after 32 years of service, receives the Legion of Merit in a Celebration of Service ceremony.
Arthur Jepsky retires from U.S. Army Reserve U.S. Army Reserve Col. Arthur S. Jepsky has retired from the Army Reserve after serving honorably for 32 years. Jepsky was last serving as Assistant Chief of Staff for Support Operations with 316th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary), McGarity U.S. Army Reserve Center, Pa. Jepsky is the husband of Anita T. Jepsky of Moon Township, Pa. He is a 1980 graduate of Issaquah High School. He earned a master’s degree in 2014 from U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
Oregon State University, in Corvallis, Ore., announced its graduates for spring 2014 including: Issaquah: Joseph Camporeale, Bachelor of Science in merchandising management; Carly Cassidy, Bachelor of Science in human development and family sciences; Jillian Clark, Master of Arts in English; Thomas Day, Master of Science in chemistry; and Caitlin Eddy, Bachelor of Science in public health. Newcastle: Jocelyn McNeil, Bachelor of Science in economics. Preston: Megan Smith, Bachelor of Science in human development and family sciences. Sammamish: Eli Elder, Bachelor of Science in computer science; Kyla Krueger, Bachelor of Science in human development and family sciences; Melisa Magnuson, Bachelor of Science in merchandising management; Erik McClure, Bachelor of Science in construction engineering management; and Ashley McLaughlin, Bachelor of Science in merchandising management.
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An Echo Glen student works with Oreo, a dog in its canine program. The organization recently received funds from the Issaquah Women’s Club.
Issaquah Women’s Club gives $5,000 to local organizations The Issaquah Women’s Club gathered June 5 to distribute over $5,000 in donations to local organizations.
The recipients were the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank, Echo Glen to support its canine program, Life Enrichment Options,
Washington Scholars program honors seniors Five Issaquah School District seniors have been recognized by the Washington Scholars program. The Washington Scholars award represents the highest meritorious honor conferred by the state’s education and government leaders on the most exemplary (top 1 percent) graduating high school seniors across the state, recognizing excellence in academic achievement, leadership and community service. Four high school students in each of the state’s
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The Women’s Club’s next big fundraiser will benefit educational 
scholarships. Learn more about the scholarship, requirements, the Nov. 1 Scholarship Fundraiser and the club at www. issaquahwomensclub.org. 49 legislative districts (three scholars and one alternate) are selected each year to receive financial awards toward tuition at an in-state college or university. 4Liberty High School: Neil M. Chakravarty — Scholar, Maximillian S. Greenwald — Scholar, Austin Sivret — Alternate 4Issaquah High School: Hannah R. Stulberg — Scholar 4Skyline High School: Cathy Cao — Alternate Learn more about the Washington Scholar program at http://wsac.wa.gov/ washington-scholars.
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4Matthew William Hjelm, of Issaquah, has been named to the dean’s list of Norwich University, in Northfield, Vt., for the spring 2014 semester. 4Harper Guard and Emily Reams, of Sammamish, were named to the 2014 spring semester dean’s list at Carroll College in Helena, Mont.
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Local students make presidents’ lists 4Mariah Kliegl of Issaquah, has been named to the president’s list at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. 4The following students were named to the Gonzaga University, of Spokane, president’s list for spring semester 2014: Issaquah: Chase Deiglmeier, Joshua Harms, Grace Hayden, Jeffrey Helling, Rachel Hildie, Sean Johnson, Christopher Lundeen, Christopher
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4The following residents were named to the dean’s list at Gonzaga University, in Spokane, for spring semester 2014: Issaquah: Alanna Archer, Sophia Clausen, Devon Isner, Kirsten Solders and Emma Watanabe. Renton: Alex LaFord and Saba Mateos Newcastle: Katherine Palmer 4Nauchelle Martinez and Carlene H. Chung, of Issaquah, along with Kaitlyn J. Tsutakawa, of Newcastle, were named to the dean’s list at Northeastern University, in Boston, for the spring semester 2014. 4Elizabeth Ochs, of Issaquah, was named to the dean’s list at Alma College, in Alma, Mich., for the 2014 winter term. 4Andria Scarcello, of Issaquah, made the dean’s list at Denison University, in Granville, Ohio, for the 2014 spring semester. 4Joey Bradley and Alex Gruber, of Issaquah, were named to the dean’s list at the University of New Haven, in West Haven, Conn., for the spring 2014 semester. 4Erin E. Freeman and Nathalie E. Langlois, of Issaquah, along with Sydney A. Helton, of Sammamish, have been named to the dean’s list at Boston University, in Boston, for the spring 2014 semester. 4Kjerstin Richards, of Renton, was named to the 2014 spring dean’s list at Midland University, in Fremont, Neb.
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Scout troop in the art of mosaic, and the girls then worked side by side with residents, teaching them how to safely handle the glass and place the pieces on the design. More than 200 residents joined the artistic effort, including kids and adults of all ages. “The inter-generational and cross-cultural interactions as the Scouts and residents worked together were precious,� Smith said. “You could feel the enthusiasm of the residents throughout the day as they created the mosaic.
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P ets of the W eek Cachy will catch your heart with his huge brown eyes and his oh-so-soft Cachy goldenand-chocolate coat. This 5-year-old cutie is probably a Chihuahua mixed with something leggier, like an Italian greyhound or a Whippet. Cachy is tentative with new people, but once he has a chance to get to know you he is a snuggly companion and lap dog.
Meet Blackjack, a handsome 2-year-old black-andwhite tuxedo cat who Blackjack can’t wait to play with you. He enjoys lounging in cat beds, interacting with visitors and chasing just about anything that moves! Blackjack is full of personality that will keep you entertained. His playful, mischievous attitude make him the perfect companion.
To adopt these or other animals, call the Humane Society for Seattle/King County at 641-0080 or go to www.seattlehumane.org. All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, and come with 30 days of pet health insurance and a certificate for a vet exam.
Lundeen, Angela Martucci, Margaret Ottinger, Laura Pflug, Haley Swanson, Emily Tom and John Winslow Renton: Matthew Campbell, Shelby Harding, Kia Hellrigel and Evan Shioyama Bellevue: Katarina Hostenske and Rex Johnston Newcastle: Sarah Morgan 4Madelyn Kay Phillips, of Issaquah, has been named to the president’s list at Clemson University, in Clemson, S.C., for the spring 2014 semester.
Local students graduate 4Elizabeth Dike, of Issaquah, has earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 4Anees Daud, of Issaquah, earned her Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Vermont, in Burlington, Vt., on May 18. 4Timothy Kriewall, of Issaquah, graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College, in Milwaukee, with a Bachelor of Science in physics, mathematics and computer science. 4Samuel Cunard, of Issaquah, received a Bachelor of Science in business and economics
from Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, Penn. 4Three local residents graduated from Tulane University, in New Orleans, this spring: Kyrstin Mallon Andrews, of Issaquah, graduated from the School of Liberal Arts with a Master of Arts; Ariel Jacoby, of Issaquah, graduated from the School of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor of Arts; and Kirsten Lacist, of Newcastle, graduated from the School of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor of Arts. 4Minju Lee of Issaquah, received a Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies from University of the Sciences, in Philadelphia.
Bridget Rowe to study abroad Bridget Rowe, of Renton, is one of 33 students that will participate in a cross-cultural experience this summer through Dordt College, in Sioux Center, Iowa. She will travel to the Netherlands to learn about the history and explore the region. Rowe is a senior at Dordt, majoring in fine arts studio and social work. She also has minors in sociology and the Kuyper Scholars Program.
“That’s why I love what I do — bringing people together, in community, to create a lasting piece of art they can take pride in.� “The Four Seasons Tree of Life� is a permanent piece of outdoor art hanging on the patio wall near the playground at the YWCA Family Village in the Issaquah Highlands. The work, as well as other designs by Smith, can be seen at cherylsmithmosaics.com. Thanks to the Girl Scouts of Western Washington Troop 50614: Abbie Stamper, Amanda Delgado, Carolina Delgado, Chase Dalzell, India AndrewsShank, Isha Kshirsagar, Lane McIntyre, Mahathi Allepally, Matisse McCoy, Maya Rajavel and Sahana Sundar.
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Kangas’ wife, Sandy, is also expected to make the trip from Oregon. She told The Issaquah Press in February that Issaquah held a special part in her husband’s heart. He took pride in his work and the stamp he was leaving on communities. “Larry never had any children,� she said. “He was a great uncle for many kids, but he called his murals his kids, his legacy.�
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P olice & F ire DUI A police officer stopped a car going 50 mph in a 35 mph zone in the 400 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast at 1:25 a.m. July 1. The driver’s eyes were watery and bloodshot. She failed a field sobriety test and blew a .148 percent on the portable Breathalyzer, above the legal blood alcohol limit of .08 percent. The officer arrested her and had the vehicle impounded.
Naptime Police responded to a report of two people sleeping in a car in the 21700 block of Southeast 13th Place at 7:32 a.m. July 1. The man in the car had just moved to the area, but the woman’s parents would not let him stay in their house, so the pair took to sleeping in the car until they can sort out a living situation for him. Neither had any active warrants.
Underage drinking Police responded to a home in the 1200 block of 235th Place Southeast at about 2 p.m. July 2 on a call of a possible alcohol overdose. A 13-year-old boy was at a 12-year-old friend’s house playing in the yard when the older one said he wanted to drink alcohol. The two went inside and one of them had up to seven shots of hard alcohol in an hour leading up to the call. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and was OK.
Sneaky thief A manager of the Pine Lake QFC called police July 2 after seven bottles of different sorts of whiskey, worth a combined $572, were stolen. Security footage seems to show the man who took off with the bottles, but it is incomplete and does not show the man leaving the store with the bottles. The incident happened June 17, and the store had taken time to evaluate if it was worth reporting the theft.
Green thumb discount Police received a theft report in the 1800 block of 12th Avenue Northwest July 1 for stolen plants, worth an estimated $50.
Hygienic holdup Two Sonicare toothbrushes, worth an estimated $379.98, were stolen July 2 in the 700 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard.
EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE REPORTS FOR JULY 4-9 4An engine unit was dispatched at 8:57 a.m. July 4 to investigate a gasoline spill in the 300 block of Northwest Dogwood Street. 4A natural vegetation fire in the 28700 block of Southeast IssaquahFall City Road was extinguished by an engine crew at 9:27 a.m. July 4. 4Four engine crews extinguished a brush fire at 11:18 p.m. July 4 in the 14900 block of 199th Place Southeast. 4Three engine crews were needed to extinguish a grass fire at 3:26 p.m. July 4 in the 25000 block of Southeast Klahanie Boulevard. 4At 3:04 p.m. July 5, an engine crew extinguished a boiler room fire in the 3000 block of 218th Avenue Southeast. 4An engine crew extinguished a grass fire at 5:13 a.m. July 7 in the 16300 block of Renton-Issaquah Road Southeast. 4A motor vehicle accident with injuries at 3:22 p.m. July 7 required the aid of four engine units in the 33700 block of eastbound Interstate 90, west of state Route 18. 4At 8:43 a.m. July 8, four engine crews assisted at the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 20500 block of westbound Interstate 90, west of state Route 900. 4Two engine crews were dispatched at 11:37 a.m. July 9 to investigate a power line down in the 19600 block of Southeast 127th Street. 4A motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 100 block of 452nd Avenue Southeast required the aid of five engine crews at 4:55 p.m. July 9. 4Two engine crews extinguished a natural vegetation fire at 4:56 p.m. July 9 in the 1700 block of Northwest Maple Street.
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A 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, worth an estimated $12,000, was stolen July 7 in the 2500 block of Northwest Alpine Crest Way.
A man reported July 5 that his wife saw a “drone” flying over the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Officers said there is no information to suggest that a drone would have been near the hatchery.
House burglary Various house items, worth an estimated $12,850, were stolen July 6 in the 400 block of Newport Way Northwest.
Boat stolen A boat, worth an estimated $600, was stolen July 10 in the 18700 block of Southeast Newport Way. The Press publishes names of those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.
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Police received a noise complaint July 2 in the 300 block of Front Street South. The reporting person said there was a
Police received 18 reports of fireworks July 4, resulting in some confiscations, some warnings and some unable-to-
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Applications are being taken for the city’s Citizens’ Police Academy. The application deadline is Aug. 15. Starting in September, the Issaquah Police Department will host a free, 10-week Citizens’ Police Academy for adults 21 and older who live or work in Issaquah. Each course will be taught by Issaquah police officers. In addition to hands-on demonstrations, the interactive courses cover: 4The art of an investigation 4How investigators
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The following street will be closed to traffic on Sunday, July 20th from NOON until 9PM for the Annual Highlands Day Festival in Issaquah Highlands: NE PARK DRIVE between the intersections of 25th AVE NE and 30th AVE NE. All vehicles must park outside of the event during these times. Refer to special event permit #SPE14‑00028 Published in The Issaquah Press on July 7 and 14, 2014.
Following is a summary, by title, of two ordinances passed by the Issaquah City Council on July 7, 2014, to be published in The Issaquah Press on July 16, 2014, effective date of July 21, 2014. ORDINANCE NO. 2716 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.38 FATS, OIL AND GREASE REGULATIONS OF THE ISSAQUAH MUNICIPAL CODE, AND CHAPTER 1.36 CODE ENFORCEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTAB‑ LISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The receiving water is Issaquah Creek. Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology concerning this applica‑ tion may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be sub‑ mitted to the Department of Ecology. Any person interested in the depart‑ ment’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice.
ORDINANCE NO. 2717 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.07.010 AND 10.05.015 OF THE ISSAQUAH MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 10.05.030 TO THE ISSAQUAH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT A MISDEMEANER PENALTY PROVISION, AS ESTAB‑ LISHED BY RCW 69.50.425, FOR VI‑ OLATIONS OF THE ENACTED CITY CODE PROVISION WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 69.50 RCW, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a mea‑ surable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173‑201A‑320.
Complete texts of these ordinances are posted at City Hall, 130 E. Sunset and on the City’s website, issaquahwa.gov/ordinances. Upon request, to the City Clerk’s Office (425‑837‑3000), photocopies are available for a fee.
Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Con‑ struction Stormwater PO Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98204‑7696 Published in The Issaquah Press on July 16 and July 23, 2014.
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Gunners drop season finale, finish in seventh By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com The Puget Sound Gunners wrapped up their inaugural season in Issaquah under a cloudless sky and warmer-than-average temperatures at Gary Moore Stadium July 11. The team’s 3-1 loss to the Victoria Highlanders FC put a cap on what’s been a season of struggles for the Gunners, who finished the season with a 3-9-2 record, good for seventh in the eight-team Northwest Division. The Gunners were without head coach Jimmy Ball for the season finale, as he traveled to the National Premier League finals in Greensboro, N.C., with some of the ISC Gunners youth teams. Assistant Fawzi Belal stepped up in his place, though, and manned the sidelines in the Gunners’ losing effort. “They did well,” Belal said of his team’s performance. “They fought, they were very honest and they played some good soccer.” The Gunners did look good, initially, as they held solid ball possession for the opening moments of the game, but they failed to capitalize.
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Above, Gunners forward Brady Ballew (center) serves the ball off his foot and toward a Victoria Highlanders’ defender’s face in the Gunners 3-1 loss July 11. At right, Gunners forward Vincent McCluskey (left) tracks a Victoria Highlanders FC player as he runs toward the ball.
The Highlanders put points on the board first, taking a 1-0 lead just 15 minutes into the game, but the Gunners were able to respond before halftime, when Justin Amundsen found the net courtesy of a Justice Duerksen corner kick in the game’s 36th minute. “It was good for us to get a goal in early, but unfortunately things didn’t go our way the rest of the game,” Belal said. Victoria took the lead in the 65th minute, and added another one, thanks to a Gunners’ own goal, for good measure moments before the game ended, punctuating what was a dominant second half by the Highlanders. The Highlanders are now headed to the Premier Development League playoffs, while there is no such postseason in line for the Gunners. “It’s a good group of guys,” Belal said of the Gunners. “They played against a very experienced team with a lot of ex-professionals that have been together for a long time, and our group is pretty new to each other, so that affected us a little bit.” The Gunners, formerly known as the North Sound SeaWolves, relocated op-
erations to Issaquah this year after partnering with the ISC Gunners FC. They struggled to find success, as the relatively young and inexperienced squad navigated through a Premier Development League that includes Major League Soccer affiliated teams such as the Seattle Sounders and the Portland Timbers. The season’s highlight came in a two-game winning streak, with victories over Lane United FC on June 27 and then Washington Crossfire on June 30. The Gunners’ earned their first win May 25 against the Seattle Sounders U-23. In a league that is known as a stepping-stone to a professional career, the Gunners’ play this season allowed at least one of its athletes the chance to sign his first professional contract. Forward Ash Apollon gained enough exposure after just five games with the team, before he signed a contract with a squad in Thailand. “This is the reason we have the Premier Development League program — to help improve and expose the players to the next level,” Gunners’ assistant coach Alex Silva said.
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Jennifer Lindgren (left), of Kent, and Denara Vetkos, of Tukwila, are the first two female finishers of the 5K Foam Fest obstacle course held July 12 at Lake Sammamish State Park. Photos by Greg Farrar
Lumps of soap bubbles fly into the air as the first wave of 5K Foam Fest runners runs through an inflated bridge obstacle filled with suds. Below right, Andrew Golembewski, of Hansville, comes through the inflated lemon obstacle at the end of the course as the top male finisher.
Above, Eli Pugmire, 10, from Utah, completes one of the obstacles in the 5K Foam Fest while wearing a tutu over his head. At left, runners burst through the mound of soap bubbles at the start line.
Issaquah, Skyline players make All-State team Two local baseball players were named to the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association’s AllState team. Mitchell Morimoto, an Issaquah High School outfielder, made the first team. The recently graduated senior also received firstteam All-KingCo 4A honors earlier this summer. Skyline High School pitcher Drew Lunde received second-team honors. Lunde, who also
graduated in June, was previously named firstteam All-KingCo 4A.
Discover hidden trails of Tiger Mountain Join the Mountains to Sound Greenway July 19 for a guided hike of the “Hidden Trails of Tiger Mountain” and discover your new favorite retreat on the mountain. Only 25 spots are left. The hike will explore some of the lesser-known trails of Tiger Mountain hiking from Issaquah
to Preston, over Tiger Mountain, traveling 9 miles through hemlock, Douglas fir and maple forests. Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler will welcome hikers at the start, and then local guides will hike along to teach about the mountain’s history and ecology. The hike ends in Preston with a well-deserved barbecue. Participants will receive a T-shirt and a custom map from Green Trails Maps. Learn more and register at http://mtsgreenway. org/explore-the-greenway/ trips.
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Senior American Legion Sunday, July 13 Lakeside Recovery 8, Spokane Dodgers 5 Spokane 100 400 0 -5 9 2 Lakeside 012 032 X -8 9 1 Simmelink, Charlo (5) and DeHaas. Kingma, Shimizu (4) and Miller. WP: Shimizu. LP: Simmelink. Hlghlights: Morimoto (L) 2-4, RBI, 3 R; Santiago (L) 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI; Shimizu (L) 3 1/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 K. Saturday, July 12 Lakeside Recovery 5, Pac-Tech Construction 4 PTC 111 001 00 -4 11 4 Lakeside 000 002 21 -5 7 3
Highlights: Reese (L) 2 H, RBI; Peart (L) 4 2/3 IP, 2 K. Friday, July 11 Lakeside Recovery 6, Baden 5 Baden 000 140 0 -5 6 0 Lakeside 003 101 1 -6 6 0 Highlights: Santiago (L) 2 RBI; Block (L) 4 1/3 IP, 2 K. Thursday, July 10 Kennewick Bandits 5, Lakeside Recovery 1 Kennewick 010 300 1 -5 7 0 Lakeside 010 000 0 -1 4 3 Highlights: Block (L) RBI; Rosen (L) 6 IP, 2 K. Wednesday, July 9 Lakeside Recovery 8, Bellevue Honda 1 Bellevue 100 000 0 -1 0 3 Lakeside 022 103 X -8 13 1 Highlights: Reese (L) CG, 0 H, 6 K; Graterol (L) 3 H; Morimoto (L) 2 H, 2 RBI;
Chaplin (L) 2 H, RBI. Babe Ruth 18U State tournament, Port Angeles Sunday, July 13 Lakeside Recovery 7, Spokane Crew 3 Columbia Basin Desert Dogs 4, Lakeside Recovery 2 Saturday, July 12 Lakeside Recovery 10, Port Angeles 6 Friday, July 11 Lakeside Recovery 10, Port Angeles 0 American Legion Single-A District tournament, Bellingham Sunday, July 13 Arlington 2, Lakeside Recovery 0 Lakeside Recovery 4, Arlington 1 Saturday, July 12 FM Sports 6, Lakeside Recovery 2 Lakeside Recovery 9, Juanita 8 Thursday, July 10 Lakeside Recovery 10, Mount Rainier 4
The Issaquah Press
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Art goes outdoors for new weeklong festival By David Hayes dhayes@isspress.com ArtEAST and the Issaquah Highlands Council have separately done their parts to support and enliven the local arts community. Now, the two groups have combined efforts to present the area’s first ever Art Outside festival. The weeklong festival that started July 11. It combines five events from the two organizations and lasts through July 20. ArtEAST Executive Director Karen Abel said combining forces with the Issaquah Highlands Council for the festival is a match made in heaven. “ArtEAST has always been about supporting artists getting involved with the community and the Highlands Council wanted a way to get the community involved with art at their annual festival,” Abel said. The summer weather and Issaquah’s location played into accomplishing both groups’ goals. “We are lucky to be blessed with incredible scenery that is exceptionally accessible,” Abel added. The Art Outside festival kicked off last week at the July ArtWalk. It continues into artEAST’s an-
RSVP to Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz by July 21 The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce presents its 26th annual Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 25 at Boehm’s Candies, 255 N.E. Gilman Blvd. Tickets are $35 and include signature dishes from local restaurants, wine and ale tasting, chocolate samples and more. This year’s featured jazz performer is Phillip Lomax, who competed on the television show “The X Factor.” Tickets are limited and will sell out quickly, so RSVP by July 21 to www.cwatj.org. Attendees must be ages 21 and older. The chamber also has available for $20 designated driver ticket, which includes everything but alcohol. Learn more by calling 392-0661.
Second coming of Jimi Hendrix rocks Concerts on the Green Randy Hansen brings his ongoing tribute to Jimi
ON THE WEB See a complete schedule of events of the Art Outside festival at http://arteast.org.
nual Rookery Nest Project, which runs through July 18. The Rookery Project, an annual event featuring art inspired by Washington’s indigenous great blue heron, was established to build community around art. This year’s Rookery Project invites local residents to help with the construction of large-scale nests woven from branches collected from the surrounding landscape. Each weekday, environmental artist Karen White will lead a team representing an Issaquah group or organization from 6-9 p.m. at the Village Green Park, 26th Walk Northeast and Park Drive in the Issaquah Highlands. Participating teams include AtWork!, the Issaquah School District’s !MPACT youth program, the YWCA Family Village at Issaquah and the Highlands Youth Advisory Board. The Outdoor Festival continues with the Plein Air Festival July 18-20 at loca-
Hendrix to the Concerts on the Green stage July 22 at the Issaquah Community Center. Picnicking kicks off at 6 p.m.; bring a blanket. Music is from 7-8:30 p.m. As many as 500 revelers attend, come early to stake out your spot. Hansen has been touring the globe as one of the foremost Hendrix tribute bands since the 1970s. In fact, he’s one of the few performers officially recognized by the Hendrix family. Hansen has played alongside some of the industry’s greats, from Stevie Ray Vaughn and Steve Miller to Paul Rodgers and Herbie Hancock. The concerts, at 301 Rainier Blvd., are presented by Issaquah’s Parks & Recreation Department and the Issaquah Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah. Kiwanis sells refreshments during the show, including hotdogs and hamburgers. The next concert features big band favorites brought to you by Portage Bay Big Band on July 29.
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Two of the artists participating in the Plein Air Paint Out are by Arlon Rosenoff (left), who painted this painting, ‘Sun dress,’ and Dorothy Bonneau, whose work is represented by ‘Pugsley.’ tions throughout Issaquah. Plein air, or open-air painting, is a centuries old tradition of painting outdoors, on location, using colors and techniques to capture the effects of natural light. The Highlands Council has lined up about 50 participating outdoor painters from the Puget Sound region. The schedule of free demonstrations is: 4July 18 — Plein Air Paint Out, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — “Plein Air Landscape Painting Critique,” 4:30 p.m. — Artist reception and History of Plein Air Paint-
ing Lecture, 6 p.m. 4July 19 — Plein Air Paint Out, Grand Ridge Plaza, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prestigious Northwest artists will be outdoors painting all day, including Dorothy Bonneau, Betsy Dahlstrom, Phil Jensen, Diana Grant, Arlon Rosenoff and Carol Ross. In addition, artist Ricco diStefano will paint to music all day at the plaza next to Big Fish Grill. The day culminates with a free family-friendly concert at 4 p.m. by Levi Ware. 4July 20 — Plein Air Paint Out, Issaquah and Issaquah Highlands, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (maps will be available of participating locations)
Finished paintings will be available for purchase during Highlands Day, July 20. Among the festivities, artEAST will debut two new art exhibits, with two opening receptions: 4“Northwest Landscapes — Grand,” 6:30-8 p.m. July 18 Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive. This exhibition features “grand works” of paintings larger than 16-by-20 inches. 4“Northwest Landscapes — Intimate,” 6:30-8 p.m. July 19, artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N. The “intimate” works are paintings smaller than 16by-20 inches. Both exhibitions will be
on display through Aug 27. The weeklong festival culminates at Issaquah Highlands Day, from 3-7 p.m. July 20 at three locations — Blakely Hall, Village Green Park and the Issaquah Highlands. This year’s annual, free festival adds an arts emphasis to familiar festival events. Residents are encouraged to express their own creativity by participating in hands-on art projects and in Nature on Parade, a costume parade inspired by favorite plants, animals and insects. In addition, there will be exhibitions, rides and inflatables, entertainment, vendor booths and food.
The concerts are free, but donations are accepted. The money is put toward the next season.
ride. No dogs are allowed on the shuttle. The next performance is the bluegrass sound of 3 Trick Pony on July 24. Learn more at www. sammamish.us/events/concertsinthepark.aspx.
“Julius Caesar” is a swift and enthralling political thriller that portrays the life-and-death struggle for power in Rome. While blankets and picnic baskets are welcome on the lawn during performances, organizers ask that pets and alcohol be left at home. Learn more at www. seattleshakespeare.org/ woodeno.
“The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes.” With book and lyrics by Christopher Dimond and music by Michael Kooman, “The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes” is a tale about a perfectly average American guy drifting through life blind to the wonders of the world around him who wakes up one day to discover that his life has become a musical. Desperate to escape from the show, he embarks on a fantastical quest through the realm of musical theater. The director is Brandon Ivie and cast includes Erik Gratton (Howard Barnes), Michele Ankrim (Maggie), Jeff Steitzer (Von Schwartzenheim) and Billie Wildrick (Grace). Showtimes are: 410 p.m. Aug. 8 45 p.m. Aug. 9 411:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Aug. 10 48 p.m. Aug. 14-16 42 p.m. Aug. 16-17 Learn how to become an Village Originals member to gain access to the complete festival schedule at www.villagetheatre.org/ issaquah/vo-festival.php.
North Country joins Concerts in the Park The 14th annual outdoor concert series at Pine Lake Park continues July 17 with the bluegrass sounds of North Country. The concerts in the park are from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28. There is plenty of lawn space, so you can bring your own picnic basket. The Rotary Club of Sammamish will sell barbecue dinners and the Kiwanis Club of Sammamish will sell ice cream. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Seattle band North Country has been performing bluegrass since 2012 and is celebrating the completion of its first CD. Pine Lake Park, 2401 228th Ave. S.E., has limited parking. Parking is also available at Discovery Elementary School and at the Pine Lake Park & Ride. A free shuttle is available to and from the park and
Wooden O brings ‘Julius Caesar’ to community center The Seattle Shakespeare Co.’s summer Wooden O Shakespeare in the Park Series continues July 19 with “Julius Caesar” at Pine Lake Park, in Sammamish. Wooden O, founded in 1994, started with annual summer Shakespeare performances at Mercer Island’s Luther Burbank Amphitheater. Demand for the free summer Shakespeare performances grew, and over the years, park venues from Lynnwood to Auburn were added to the schedule. In spring 2008, Seattle Shakespeare Co. merged with Wooden O. The Issaquah performance is from 7-9 p.m. 2615 228th Ave. S.E.
Village Theatre announces Festival of New Musicals Village Theatre presents its 14th annual Festival of New Musicals Aug. 8-17. The festival invites Village Originals members to help critique the theater’s upcoming original musical productions. For example, the musicals “Next to Normal” and “Million Dollar Quartet” got their start through the Village Originals program and went on to win multiple Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize between them. Tickets for the general public are only on sale for
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