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Human Services Campus plans move forward By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com Issaquah’s planned Human Services Campus has made its way back to the City Council for discussion. Service organizations AtWork!, of Issaquah, and the Together Center, of Redmond, have long worked to develop an Issaquah campus that would incorporate a number of local nonprofit organizations under one roof. A search for a location to house the campus held the project up until last year. Now, with a location in mind, the two organizations will work on a threeparty agreement with the city to see the plan come to fruition. The Council Services and Safety Committee agreed Aug. 4 to move forward an agenda bill calling to develop an agreement and extend the timeframe of the $965,000 the city committed toward the project. “We’re very excited to get down to the brass tacks of a predevelopment meeting with the city,” Pam Mauk, executive director at the Together Center, said. “They’ve certainly been a party

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all along.” Though the bill does little more than maintain the administration’s support for the campus and call for the agreement, it is seen as an achievement to many inside the project. “From my point of view, the agenda bill is a big step for us,” Together Center board member and former Issaquah City Councilman John Rittenhouse said. “This formalizes a relationship with the city, who will guide and govern some of the early stages of development.” City officials have long championed such a campus. “For many years going back, the city has been supportive of a human services campus in Issaquah,” David Fujimoto, the city’s Sustainability Department director, said. “It came out in the last decade when the Together Center in Redmond came together.” The agenda bill had no trouble making its way out of committee and will reach the full council in coming months. The decision to

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Above, the Liberty High School football coaching staff was drenched in ice water Aug. 21 as it accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from Isaiah Valach, son of head coach Steve Valach. In turn, the Patriots challenged the staffs at Issaquah and Skyline high schools. Donations to support research to find a cure for Lou Gehrig’s Disease and providing vital services to patients and their families can be made at www. alsa.org/donate. At left, Dr. Nadine Egger gets two buckets dumped on her during the Egger Orthodontics ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Aug. 21. Challenge yourself: Shoot a video of your ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and email us about it at editor@ isspress.com. The best video wins dinner for two to Sip.

District finishes school Combat Flip Flops expands its projects, delays others catalog through crowd-funding By Neil Pierson npierson@sammamishreview.com Staff members, parents and students at Apollo and Issaquah Valley elementary schools have been waiting years for their buildings to be refurbished, and their wishes will be granted when school starts Sept. 3. The two elementary schools were major pieces of a $219 million bond measure that Issaquah School District voters approved in April 2012. Issaquah Valley and Apollo received about $6.6 million each for similar modernization projects that focused on creating additional classroom spaces, improving building security and upgrading existing spaces for a continued influx of new students. The district is expecting to add 350 students in the 2014-15 year, and projections released last year showed the school system could grow by more than 2,800 students over the next 30 years. Much of the boom could take place in downtown Issaquah, making Issaquah Valley a prime location for expansion now. The school, built in 1969, housed about 560 students last year. Eight new classrooms — enough room for 130 new students — are part of the multimillion-dollar upgrades. Apollo, in the East Renton

Highlands, had an enrollment of 620 students last year. The school built in 1970 underwent a major remodel in 1995. Like Issaquah Valley, it has also expanded its footprint with eight new classrooms and more smallgroup instructional spaces. At the Issaquah School Board’s Aug. 13 meeting, district Director of Capital Projects Steve Crawford said the buildings are virtually complete — some exterior trim work, curb construction and parking lot paving remains — and staff members were able to start moving into the new spaces in early August. “The inside is finished and ready to go,” Crawford said. Liberty High School will also open with freshly-renovated facilities. The three-phase modernization project there — completed at a cost of $44.6 million — is the school’s first major refurbishment since 1998. Crawford said Aug. 13 that several items needed to be completed during the final weeks of August, including carpeting, flooring and ceiling tiles. Staff members were prepared for a “rolling move-in,” Crawford said. The first new furniture and classroom materials were scheduled See PROJECTS, Page 3

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com Local veteran-founded business Combat Flip Flops has secured more than $15,000 in crowd-sourced funding to launch another product. The Cashmagh is a cashmere shemagh, or scarf. The material is sourced from goats in Afghanistan, and then processed and woven in India. The money was raised through VetLaunch (www.vetlaunchusa.com), which began its mission to fund veteran-owned small businesses July 4. “We wanted to be a frontrunner,” Combat Flip Flops co-founder and former Army Ranger Matthew Griffin, “Griff” to his friends, said. “We ran a couple of crowd-funding campaigns before. We know how those things work.” The goals of VetLaunch aligned with those of Combat Flip Flops. “We have the same mentality to help vets transfer out of the military and set up for success,” Griffin said. “I knew they were the right place for us to set up this crowd-funding campaign.” The campaign that ended Aug. 18 not only funded the expansion plans of Combat Flip Flops to the tune of $17,740, but

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Matthew Griffin, Combat Flip Flops founder, models the Cashmagh, a new product line for the business. it also was the first completed drive on the site. That means a lot to VetLaunch founder Sean Mcintosh. “I was just fortunate to get in touch with Griff, and his campaign just took off,” Mcintosh said. “Overall, Griff’s campaign is just a great example of how vets can create their own jobs.” After 13 years in the Navy, the Kansas man said he wanted to get involved with helping veterans establish businesses and felt beginning a crowd-funding platform would serve as a step in the right direction. “It’s hard to borrow money right now, and banks do not

count military experience as business experience,” Mcintosh said. “I saw the need for resources for veteran entrepreneurs. VetLaunch really is that.” With the money, the Issaquahbased business can afford sourcing the cashmere, production and marketing to sell the product. “We knew if we were going to fund it, it would be outside of our current business,” Griffin said. “It’s too small for conventional bank lending and too big for our credit.” Why sell a cashmere shemagh? “It fits within our model of Afghan production,” Griffin said, referring to the flip-flops made from combat boots that inspired the whole business. “This can help lead to peace and prosperity, and no conflict.” It also was a product that spoke to Griffin personally. “I build products for me,” he said. “Most shemaghs are made of cotton or polyester. No one had made a perfect one.” He said it works as a comfortable survival piece that he takes with him bow hunting. Kate Ketschek, who handles public relations for Combat Flip See COMBAT, Page 2

Standup paddling is all the rage at lake this summer Lindsay Lambert bends into a scorpion pose on a standup paddleboard, just offshore of Tibbetts Beach. By Jared

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By Benjamin Marcus Looking to get away from the shady turf of your office and catch some rays on the sunny surface of Lake Sammamish? Kayaking, sailing, wakeboarding and waterskiing are still popular, but more people are taking to the water on standup paddleboards — aka SUP: cruising both sides of the lake, checking out the fancy homes, getting close to otters, beavers and bald eagles and maybe getting all Huck Finn

with a trip up Tibbetts Creek or Issaquah Creek. Standup paddleboarding has reached the shores of Lake Sammamish. Standup paddlers balance on long, wide surfboards and propel themselves through the water with a single-bladed paddle. Many standup paddlers are former kayakers and surfers who find the upright position more comfortable, more liberating and more fun. You can see a lot more under, above and around you on a standup paddleboard.

At Tibbetts Beach on Lake Sammamish, there is a small colony of dedicated standup paddlers who bring their fancy race and touring boards down to the beach to paddle for miles, preparing for races or just staying in shape. But there is an even greater number of visitors who have heard about it or seen it and want to find out about the new sensation. The rental and hot dog kiSee PADDLING, Page 3

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Flops, said the Cashmagh could make a real impact in Afghanistan as well. “Afghanistan is the world’s third largest cashmere producer and last remaining cashmere resource in the world with untapped potential,” she said. “The Department of Defense thinks Afghanistan cashmere potential is so awesome, they’ve assigned a special task force to organize the national industry and streamline

Sept. 1, is to alleviate confusion about where the club is. “When the Sammamish Club was originally started, the city of Sammamish did not exist,” Ramon Velasquez, general manager the club, said in a news release. “The club actu-

ally resides in the city of Issaquah not Sammamish. We are proud to announce that we will be changing our name to Issaquah Fitness to better reflect our location and our purpose.” The club is at 2115 N.W. Poplar Way. Call 313-3131.

exportation. “This cashmere product is a direct governmentto-commercial handoff as a result of the capacitybuilding by the Department of Defense.” Ketschek added that selling the Cashmagh would coincide with an evolution of production in Afghanistan itself. “Starting in September, Indian manufacturers will be training Afghans on loom building, weaving and finishing with the intent to move weaving and finishing to Afghanistan by spring 2015, depending on demand,” she said. While Combat Flip Flops

is no stranger to crowdfunding, its last campaign on Kickstarter.com did not succeed. Griffin said they learned a lot from the experience. “It’s not this magical, surprising thing — it’s a lot of work,” he said. “Our last campaign was very complicated, so we made it more understandable and digestible. Simple is better.” The Cashmagh and Combat Flip Flops’ other merchandise is available at another new, veteranowned business, Uphill Running at 100 Front St. S. Learn more at combatflipflops.com.

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for delivery last week. The school’s shop area, which houses materials sciences and ceramics classes, may not be ready for the first day of school, Crawford noted. Contractors couldn’t begin work on that area until the end of classes in June. Mechanical, electrical and data systems were part of the upgrades, along with new ceilings, paint, and wall and floor finishes. “It’s a real scramble down there, particularly as it was a remodel area, and there were some discoveries made after we were able to get in and start tearing things open,” Crawford explained. The district has a contingency plan in place if the area isn’t ready Sept. 3, he added, and the contractor would essentially have five extra days to finish if it worked through the following weekend. While some of the district’s projects from the 2012 bond measure are

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recommend it to the council was unanimous. City officials make an annual check-in with the project regarding the $965,000, which came from the Talus development agreement, to ensure the project is moving ahead. This agenda bill would ensure the money would remain for that project for the time being. “Development cycles on these things are pretty long,” Fujimoto said. “This agenda bill basically renews that commitment for another year.” Milestones toward completion had to be seen in order for the money to remain in the fund. “The city wants to see

nearly finished, others have been delayed for a variety of reasons. Officials announced Aug. 12 that the Issaquah Middle and Clark Elementary schools’ projects would be shelved for a year because estimates for the new IMS exceeded the $62.5 million budget. Clark’s completion is contingent on the middle school’s completion, since the new Clark will be built on the existing IMS site. The district has been attempting to design a taller middle school that would allow for future expansion, since long-term population estimates for downtown Issaquah continue to grow. That was one reason construction estimates went over budget. Groundbreaking for the IMS project is now slated for July 2015. The school is scheduled to open in fall 2016, and Clark would follow in fall 2017. Superintendent Ron Thiele said the original timeline for the two schools was aggressive, and principals at both schools indicated their preference to wait a year for new buildings, even though a mid-year move could’ve

been accomplished. “It is one of those things with school construction — you miss a window and you miss a year,” Thiele said. “And that’s where we’re at, but we’re committed to doing our projects on budget, and doing them well.” Officials said delaying those projects would have no effect on the Sunny Hills Elementary School project, which is still scheduled for a fall 2017 completion. Sunny Hills’ reconstruction, which comes with a $27.1 million price tag, was the other major piece of the 2012 bond measure. Meanwhile, Skyline High School’s stadium project, originally supposed to be finished in 2013, had another setback. The project was tentatively slated for an August start, but Thiele said work likely wouldn’t begin until November so construction doesn’t disrupt fall sports. The $6.5 million stadium project has been a point of contention between district officials and Skyline football boosters, who believe their ideas have been ignored and that the project could be completed for less money.

there’s substantial progress and we certainly feel like there has been,” Mauk said. The amount was initially $1 million, but $35,000 was spent on a project feasibility study. The recession hurt the project. “We thought the recession would lead to reduced-priced property, but it did not do that in Issaquah,” Mauk said. “We looked for a year and a half at properties and they were all too expensive.” Eventually, AtWork! decided to expand its facility to form the campus. The building at 690 N.W. Juniper St. houses recycling operations and services for people with various disabilities. Mauk said local support has driven the project forward. “There were about a dozen agencies around the table that wanted us to not

throw in the towel when we couldn’t find a property,” she said. “Now, we’re hoping it’s a go.” The next stages revolve around continued planning, though Rittenouse said it would now include more public participation. “I think we’re going to have a lot of opportunities for citizen involvement once we have the threeparty agreement,” he said. “Once we have that information in our minds and a date on groundbreaking, I think there will be a lot of opportunities for citizens to help us reach our goal.” Though the timeline for the project remains a work in progress, Rittenhouse shared optimistic expectations. “My hopeful thoughts are I would like to know when we can break ground by the end of the year,” he said.

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osk at Issaquah Paddle Sports is owned by Barb and George Gronseth, of Kayak Academy. In the past couple of years, the Gronseths have seen interest in standup paddling explode, and they have been scrambling to keep up with demand. “Our standup business has been increasing faster than we could imagine, every year,” Barb Gronseth said. “This is all happening fast, and we are doing our best to keep up with demand. We are running out of space to store all these boards.”

The business has added 10 Pau Hana Malibu boards (meant for intermediate paddlers, who might be interested in long distance touring or racing) and 10 Liquid Shredder standup paddleboards (better-suited for beginning standup paddlers) this summer. Most recently, yoginis practicing asana on standup paddleboards has become popular. The vibration of the standup paddleboard brings an extra level of challenge, and also gives an excellent core muscle workout to add to the overall benefits of yoga. At Lake Sammamish, local yoga instructor Lindsay Lambert has been paddling as many as 18 yoginis off the beach and

out into the protected area at Tibbetts Beach. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, she has been leading hour-and a-half SUP yoga classes. Renee Trail is a Microsoft employee who lives near Lake Sammamish and gets out on the water as often as possible. She is hooked on standup paddling, and double-hooked on SUP yoga. “It’s peaceful and breathtaking to do yoga on the lake as the sun sets,” she said. “Lindsay’s instruction has taken my practice to the next level. Simply watching her pushes me to keep trying new things.” Call Issaquah Paddle Sports at 891-5039 or go to www.issaquahpaddlesports.com.

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School begins with need for volunteers

n Tuesday, parents across the Issaquah School District will walk their children to the school bus or to school for the start of a new school year. Finally, a bit of free time for a second cup of coffee. But wait, your school needs you. The volunteer jobs at school are endless. The playground needs monitors, the library can use assistance, the front office might need your organizational skills, teachers almost never have enough helpers and the nurse’s office is often in need of a mother’s touch to watch over a sick child. But the best volunteer jobs may be working directly with students. Parents, grandparents and other citizens are always welcome to just listen to children read. For a bigger role, ask about becoming a mentor, helping guide a child in his or her social development and studies — or sometimes just to be there to listen. If you prefer something more athletic, check into becoming a volunteer to help a coach. The middle schools and high schools have an array of sports teams that need organizational and skills assistance in support of its coaches. Volunteers at schools are not expected to take leadership roles. Volunteers do not get involved in discipline or instruction. The role is one of helper. Getting involved in school doesn’t necessarily mean more time with children. The PTA at each school is looking for parents to volunteer in everything from teacher recognition to fundraising. Start by joining your PTA, and then get involved. The Issaquah School District requires a background check on every volunteer, parent or not. All volunteers must apply and be approved before they get clearance to begin service. In addition to the typical background information, volunteers must undergo a Washington State Patrol criminal history check once every two years. To get started, stop in at a school office to learn more about volunteer opportunities and get an application. Forms can also be found on the district’s website at www. issaquah.wednet.edu/schools/volunteers.aspx.

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G uest C olumn Great schools, great communities and you Issaquah schools are great — there’s no doubt about it. Our district is consistently ranked as one of the top in the state and our students’ test scores are among the best in the nation. Ask any real estate agent and he or she will regale you with tales of parents who relocated just so their kids can get an Issaquah education. What is less apparent is how our schools continue to be worldclass centers for learning. Much credit goes to our teaching staff and fiscally savvy administration. An equal measure belongs to the community — parents, residents and businesses who donate to the Issaquah Schools Foundation,

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Traffic plan can’t come soon enough

owley Properties’ construction of the long-stay Homewood Suites by Hilton has brought a massive crane to central Issaquah. It’s not the first one locals have seen, but it heralds the start of the Central Issaquah Plan, which city officials expect to change the face of the valley over the next 30 years or so. The crane stands over the western edge of the city and so will hopefully not have any impact on surrounding traffic. However, it represents a symbol of things to come as parcels go on sale and some, like the Atlas project on Gilman Boulevard Northwest, sit in the middle of the permitting process. Most redevelopments will occur on busy streets that already suffer from strangling traffic on the best of days. If all goes according to the Central Issaquah Plan, those redevelopments will bring substantial construction to central Issaquah, which will probably include further traffic obstructions, such as lane closures, and an increase in large vehicles. That’s not even mentioning the fact that the plan calls for most of these redevelopments to serve a residential component, bringing even more people into the central area with their cars in tow. There is good news: The City Council made it a 2015 goal to develop a Transportation Master Plan to help ease the current woes plaguing this fair city

and also to prepare for an expanding future. Councilmembers decided this, during a marathon goal-setting meeting in May, as Peter a focus for Clark the followPress reporter ing year. They recognized the traffic bane that plagues many parts of Issaquah and decided to initiate a plan to address the concerns from many residents. And there is bad news: That will all still take a while. This 2015 goal is just to produce a plan, which will take time to initiate. With further concurrency studies, feasibility studies, environmental impact studies and so much more before any solutions take shape, easier travel will have to wait a bit longer. City officials say the redevelopment of central Issaquah will offer more opportunities to work and shop, which would mean less reliance on vehicles and therefore less traffic. That speculation will have to be proven with time. In the meanwhile, that yellow crane swishing and lifting over the rising shape of a new eightstory building doesn’t just signal a start to a changing valley, it also increases the need for a comprehensive transportation plan as soon as possible.

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partnerships with businesses large and small enable students to connect classroom work to real world application through computer science classes, a financial literacy curriculum and internships. Great schools don’t happen by accident. They depend on you. As you make your 2014-2015 plans, please remember to add volunteerism and philanthropy to your list. Sign up to become a VOICE mentor and donate to the Issaquah Schools Foundation’s All in for Kids annual fundraiser. You’ll support great students, great schools and a great community. Robin Callahan Executive director Issaquah Schools Foundation

join our PTSAs and volunteer in our schools. Their support makes the difference between students receiving the basic education funded by the state and the comprehensive education they need to succeed. Private support from the community is the reason our public school students have access to mentoring programs; timely curriculum adoptions; STEM programs at elementary, middle and high school; free after-school homework labs; ELL translation services; free Pre-K Summer School; and teachers who have been able to continue their education through National Board Certification scholarships. And

T o the E ditor IMS principal

Welcome back, Mr. Adams; we anticipate your leadership Growing up, I loved to watch “Welcome Back, Kotter” on TV. The humor spoke to me; Freddy, Epstein, Horshack and Barbarino were such fun to watch; and the honesty and integrity Mr. Kotter carried himself with at home and as a teacher was admirable even to an 11-year-old. We have our own inspiring story unfolding at Issaquah Middle School with the return of Mr. Adams to IMS, and in the role of principal no less. I want to

congratulate you Mr. Adams, and let you know how excited we in the community are by the change in administration at IMS, and having your energy and leadership at the helm. I don’t know how many times I waited in the pick-up line to get my eldest daughter from IMS and watched you engage the kids as they left school for the day, addressing them each by name and making them smile about something, lifting them up with a few kind words or a high-five. Now, I get to do it again with my youngest. I believe the environment and context within which our kids

F rom the W eb Talus trees are still standing for now

community will eventually give way to the westerly winds, with the very real possibility of having Another crucial factor not being them fall on top of our houses. discussed is the fact that the only In reality, the clear-cutting of trees the cutters are being forced these community-owned forest by the city to leave intact are a trails will result in the loss of few isolated, but very tall (in great true landmark trees. The profile excess of 100 feet), Douglas firs on of Talus, as seen from the town the edges of slopes. and from the highlands, will be The nature of Douglas fir ecol- very visible changed, all for the ogy reveals that they, like many fulfillment of the desires of a few, conifers, rely upon surrounding against the rights of the many. woodland for root system support The original greening of Talus and wind buffering. After that has become the browning of the supporting woodland is killed, city. This trend will continue, these tallest of trees within the and your own neighborhoods

experience middle school will change in a positive way with your leadership, and this in turn will affect their personal experience, outlook, how they deal with social challenges and educational challenges, and how successful they ultimately are at IMS. I hope that’s not too much pressure! We’re very excited about the coming years of your administration. I hope you are able to overcome the many challenges you may face, and just do what you do best: Be that bright light that kids look up to and admire.

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may be next.

Paul W. Boone

I’d like to say that this is news, but really, is it? We all know how this is going to go down — the trees will be removed and some lovely dogwoods will be put up somewhere as a “replacement” in accordance with the defined blah, blah in some legal document kept on a shelf somewhere, subject to change without notice. This is your future, Issaquah — you asked for it, voted for it, paid for it and continue to approve of it. The rest of us just stand by and shake our heads in disbelief and wave goodbye to all that was here. Bryan Weinstein

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School district introduces Atomic Learning The Issaquah School District invites Issaquah parents and students to use a new resource for learning technology tools called Atomic Learning. The district’s subscription includes nearly 50,000 step-by-step tutorials on common software, workshops and projects on topics such as blogging and Internet safety. Atomic Learning can be used by parents and their children at home. Contact your school for its Atomic Learning account information.

Schools get creative to bolster ‘culture of kindness’ ideals By Neil Pierson npierson@ sammamishreview.com Kym Clayton has a child who struggles with social skills and speech delays, and in her quest to find help, she stumbled across an idea from a suburban school in Pennsylvania. Christian Bucks, a student at Roundtown Elementary School in York, Pa., invented a simple but effective way of helping children who were feeling sad or lonely. His Buddy Bench concept — a bench where kids can sit when they’re in need of a friend — has spread like wildfire in less than a year, reaching schools around the world. Clayton believed the Buddy Bench might be a useful tool at Sunny Hills Elementary School, where she was PTSA president during the 2013-14 school year. But simply going to a local hardware store and building a bench wasn’t what she had in mind. “I think it would be really neat to be full circle, that kids are building this

bench for other kids,” she explained. That’s where Patrick Ford, Alejandro Calderon and Jade Griffiths come in. Ford, a longtime industrial arts teacher at Beaver Lake Middle School, received an email from Clayton asking if he’d be interested in building the bench. Ford, who also coaches wrestling, reached out to his team captains at Beaver Lake. Two eighthgraders, Calderon and Griffiths, answered the call and helped Ford build the bench at the school’s woodshop in just a few days. Cooper McBride, an Issaquah High School student, also contributed to the project by engraving a “Buddy Bench” sign. When the bench was presented to Sunny Hills at a June assembly, the Beaver Lake students were in attendance and got to share in the joy. “I thought it was great — they seemed to like it, so that made me happy,” Griffiths said. The middle-schoolers think the Buddy Bench is an age-appropriate tool.

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fruition, so Baker wasn’t aware. But he was invited to get involved, and spoke about the bench’s importance at the June assembly. “It was neat to be able to have another kid within our school want to see it built, rather than an adult just assuming it would be a good need,” Clayton said. Issaquah High School throws ‘May Madness’ for a loop In 2013, Issaquah High School made By Neil Pierson national news for In June, Sunny Hills Elementary School received its new the wrong Buddy Bench, a place for students to confront their emotions reasons. and make new friends. Pictured in the front row are Sunny Unknown Hills student Evan Baker, and Beaver Lake students Alejandro Kimmy Lum individuals Calderon and Jade Griffiths. In the back row are Beaver Lake teacher Patrick Ford, Sunny Hills Principal Leslie Lederman and created a “May Madness” contest — similar to the Sunny Hills PTSA President Kym Clayton. annual March Madness “Older kids actually be used,” he said. “It has college basketball brackmight just abuse it,” Calde- already made an impact ets — to determine the ron said, “but younger just the short time it’s been school’s “hottest” female there.” student. kids could really take the opportunity and use it to Coincidentally, Sunny The contest had been make more friends and just Hills may have gotten a happening for a few years, be nicer to people.” bench through a differbut when its notoriety went “In fifth grade, I moved ent route. Evan Baker, nationwide, it struck a a fourth-grade student, chord among the student here, and it was kind of found out about buddyhard to make friends at body. first … so in fifth grade bench.org and had apKimmy Lum, an incomthat would’ve helped,” proached Principal Leslie ing junior who served Lederman late in the Griffiths added. as the sophomore class Ford noted the bench got school year. president, said the contest immediate use. The school wasn’t pubreflected poorly on the licizing Clayton’s effort at “You don’t really want school. But she also felt it to see it get used, but it’s that point since she wasn’t wasn’t representative of nice that it’s there and can sure it would come to most Issaquah students. “There’s always going to be that select few individuals who make poor choices and who are just insensitive to others’ feelings,” Lum said. One of the major problems with the contest was that it targeted girls who didn’t want to be part of it. “I feel like it is degrading to other girls,” Lum said. “…We’re insecure and we’re afraid of (not being)

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accepted. I think we get too caught up in worldly values and expectations that we kind of forget about being ourselves.” Issaquah School District Superintendent Ron Thiele said many district officials were “disgusted” by the contest, but because it was being conducted through Facebook and networks the district had no control over, there was little that could be done to shut it down. “We learned that, really, the best thing for us to do was do what we do best: Do an education campaign and really try to educate the kids on how this is making people feel, the negative impact, the negative view that it is giving people of your school,” Thiele said. This year, student leaders formed a response. Using the May Madness moniker — a controversial choice, Lum said — they used the entire month to stage community events focused on kindness, respect, charity and inner beauty. Among the numerous activities were a visit from motivational speaker Phil Boyte, who touched on the importance of kindness, service and finding an inner passion. The workshop allowed students to voice their opinions about schoolwide problems and potential solutions, and “kindness dares” challenged students to do things like give compliments or pick up trash from someone else’s lunch table. There was also an emphasis on service — students gave financial support to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for See CULTURE, Page 7

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Issaquah High School sophomore class officers are (from left) Danny Ko, treasurer; Parth Parab, vice president; Emma Perkins, secretary; and Phinney Tasker, president.

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Life and Issaquah’s YWCA Family Village. Lum said the entire month served its purpose — making respect, integrity and service top priorities throughout the school, and rewriting the negative May Madness narrative from the past. She said she believes the school has a strong, inclusive climate, but there are always ways to make it better. “I think May Madness was a good idea,” she said. “We would definitely want to continue to make respect, integrity and service our top priorities, whether it would be through May Madness or doing a different, similar event.” “I’ve gotten compliments from people who I wouldn’t normally interact with, or who I know of, but not personally,” she said. “I see people give high-fives in the hallways, and I don’t necessarily see anyone being mean. “I know it does exist.

Bullying does exist. You can’t really stop bullying from happening at all, I guess, because there’s always those select few individuals in a 2,000 (student) population.” ‘Culture of Kindness’ is infiltrating schools Thiele became a school administrator in the mid1990s, right on the heels of a number of high-profile shootings, including the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado. Those events, he said, set off a firestorm of questions among school officials: What is causing students to act violently? How can they get they get help before it’s too late? Thiele joined the Issaquah district as a principal in 2001, and when he took over the superintendent’s post last summer, he immediately laid out his top three priorities: make schools cleaner and more sustainable; improve safety and security; and usher in a “Culture of Kindness” that can positively impact students of all ages. He compared schools during testing periods to accounting offices during

Liberty High School Associated Student Body executive board officers are (from left) Dan Godfrey, senator; Sarah Bliesner, secretary; Isabelle Ashraf, vice president; Cherelle Demps, president; Issabelle Hayden, senator; and Nick Bliesner, treasurer.

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Get a look at the rest of the 2014-15 class officers in the slideshow at www.issaquahpress.com. tax season — there’s a need for stress-reducing activities that can make the classroom more conducive for learning. “School can be kind of a stressful place. We expect a lot from kids and from our staff,” he said. “… If kids feel cared for at the school, even if we have high expectations for them, I just think you’re more likely to get that desired outcome than if it’s all just regimented and feels hard.” Within the past year, each of Issaquah’s 25 schools have found ways to implement that Culture of Kindness. Sunny Hills built its Buddy Bench. Issaquah High School held its revamped May Madness. Others used “kindness pledges” to foster friendships. Officials said it’s too early to tell whether the Culture of Kindness ideals have reduced disciplinary incidents such as suspensions and expulsions, but it’s quite possible the number of harassment and bullying cases will rise. “All of a sudden, you see an influx of the thing we just trained for,” said L. Michelle, the district’s

executive director of communications. “If we’re calling it harassment, all of a sudden you see an uptick in harassment.” Thiele said that occurred several years ago at Beaver Lake Middle School after administrators emphasized the importance of students reporting negative behavior. “It looked kind of bad for Beaver Lake,” Thiele said, “and I had to explain to the board, ‘No, actually I think this is a good thing.’ I think they have empowered their students.” Schools are using some new programs that go hand in hand with the focus on kindness. In the district’s nine middle schools and high schools, students will be

able to anonymously report problems through an online system called Quick TIP. It replaces a similar system, Talk About It, that Issaquah schools implemented midway through the 2013-14 year. Quick TIP will be in place for the start of the 2014-15 school year, and officials hope it will be utilized more than its predecessor because there’s no username requirement, and no way for a student’s identity to be exposed. “As much as you want to promote a culture of kindness and coming to talk to a trusted adult, you still need to have that mechanism in place by which somebody can anonymously say there’s something going on,” Michelle said.

The district will continue partnering with Swedish Medical Center to provide mental health counselors at its comprehensive high schools, and with Friends of Youth to supply counselors for families with substance-abuse issues. Schools continue to send anti-drug messages, but their fight may be tougher now that Washington’s stance on marijuana has changed. “Now, we’ve got another legal drug that is illegal to our kids,” he said. “To me, the message is the exact same message that it’s always been: It’s no different than alcohol. You’re not 21. Our schools are not a place — whether you’re 21 or not — where you can be using drugs and alcohol.”

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The 14th annual outdoor concert series at Pine Lake Park concludes Aug. 28 with Remnanz. The concert is from 6:30-8 p.m. at Pine Lake Park, 2401 228th Ave. S.E. 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. Pine Lake Park 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 ride.

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Back-to-school meals are easy with kalua pork By Maria Nelson

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Sammamish teen Amol Garg (left) rode with Raja Mettu, Prasad Mettu and Vijay Garg in Team Asha Seattle’s 200-mile trek in the July 12-13 Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, raising money for underprivileged children in India.

RIDE OF A LIFETIME Teen completes Seattle to Portland event for charity By Neil Pierson npierson@sammamishreview.com

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mol Garg is an unusually motivated 14-year-old, and his inner fire fueled another noteworthy accomplishment this summer. Garg, who will be a Skyline High School freshman in September, has been actively involved around Sammamish for years. He volunteers with a youth-centered charity that uses arts and crafts projects as inspiration, has achieved the rank of Life Scout with Troop 677, and founded a Toastmasters-type club to help fellow children improve their public-speaking and leadership skills. Amol’s father, Vijay Garg, completed his first marathon last year, and it sparked something in his son. “It was one of his big dreams, and after seeing him completing his marathon and his dream, I kind of started to think, ‘What’s my dream?’ and ‘What’s something big that I can do?’” Amol said. Vijay floated the idea of entering the 200-mile Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, or STP, and Amol quickly latched on, despite the fact that he’d never ridden more than 15 miles before.

More than a quest The STP quickly became more than a personal quest for the Gargs. They wanted to use the event to promote a bigger cause, and they found it in Asha for Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children in India. They set a fundraising goal of $750, and with the help of family and friends, collected $1,160. Amol said he was inspired by a well-known Chinese proverb: “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.” “In my opinion, to end world poverty and to break the cycle of poverty, one needs to be self-sustaining,” Amol said. “… And in my opinion,

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that can be done throughout education, so the person can get a job later and pursue what he wants.” Starting in March, father and son began training for the STP with other members of Team Asha Seattle. Their first ride was a simple 15-miler along the Sammamish River Trail. The distances steadily grew longer, and by the time the July 12-13 STP arrived, Amol was well-prepared, having completed three “century rides” of at least 100 miles. As fate would have it, the STP would provide some extra challenges. Wreck doesn’t stop him When the riders left Seattle at about 4:45 a.m., temperatures were mild. But after hitting the halfway mark in Centralia, Amol said, the heat became oppressive, reaching near 100 degrees. He put a cold towel around his neck, only to have the water evaporate within a few minutes on the road. It got worse. At about the 120mile mark, Amol rode through some sprinklers to cool off, and his wet wheels skidded as he attempted to avoid a curb and a vehicle. He fell onto his right side, tearing up his knee, and he put a big dent in his helmet. “I know for sure if I hadn’t been

wearing a helmet that I would’ve gotten a concussion,” he said. Amol was quickly patched up, thanks to some nearby paramedics. But with more than 80 miles left to cover on the second day of the STP, questions started to enter his thoughts: Why did I have to get hurt? Why wasn’t I more careful? “But then again, I felt on the inside that I had a really deep passion and drive to complete the STP,” he added. “It was a big accomplishment for me.” Vijay said his son had shown plenty of guts during practice rides. On their first century ride, Amol was exhausted after 30 miles, but managed to ride 40 more. So there wasn’t much doubt he was going to finish the STP. “Nobody had practiced in such hot weather, and we really didn’t see any kids there. He was one of the only ones,” Vijay noted. “When people were getting tired, they were saying, ‘See that boy?’ … People were using him to get energized.” Going to new heights Amol said he will ride in the STP again next summer, and is already planning to push himself to new heights. He wants to complete it in 14 hours, something few riders manage to do. His volunteer work with Creative Children for Charity, or 3C, was recognized this year with a Youth Spirit Award by the SAMMI Awards Foundation. In its latest event, the July 4 Summer Splash, 3C raised $3,000 for the foundation as hundreds of people created a colorful canvas with splashes of paint. Amol shows uncommon discipline and determination to achieve his goals, his father said. “It seems like he has a purpose in his life,” Vijay said. “One of the things that he has always said to me is that he wants to make a positive difference in the world.”

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Back-to-school time almost always means busy, manic schedules. To make it easier each year, I gravitate toward easy-to-throw-together meals originating with a slow-cooked main, so leftovers easily morph later in the week into quickly prepared meals using few, simple and delicious ingredients. Kalua Pork is a family favorite and an absolutely wonderful way to make many great meals fast. Below are some recipes to help you answer that endlessly asked and panic-inducing question, “What’s for dinner?” Kalua Pork recipe 41, 6-ounce pork should roast, bone in 42 tablespoons coarse red Hawaiian or other coarse salt 42 teaspoons liquid smoke Place pork in a slow cooker, and pour liquid smoke over the top. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the top. Do not add any water. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 9 hours. Remove from the slow cooker, discard the bone and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Serve in lettuce wraps or on rolls. Save the remaining pork for Hawaii Pork Pizza, Tortilla Soup or Smoked Pork Enchiladas. Kalua Pork Lettuce Wraps Serves 4 41-2 heads butter or red leaf lettuce 44 servings sticky rice 4½ cup thinly sliced carrots 41 bunch cilantro 4Thinly sliced jalapeños 41 pound pulled Kalua Pork 4Sweet chili sauce or hoisin sauce, optional Separate and wash leaves of lettuce; layer each lettuce leaf with rice and toppings. Hawaiian Pork Pizza Serves 3-4 41 package storebought pizza dough, at room temperature 42 cups fresh sliced or shredded mozzarella 4¾ cup barbeque sauce 4½ cup thinly sliced red onion 41 cup diced pineapple

41 pound Kalua Pork Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Shape pizza dough into a round on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spread with sauce and add toppings. Bake 10-12 minutes. Tortilla Soup Serves 4 48 cups low sodium chicken broth 41 small jalapeno pepper, diced 41 teaspoon kosher salt 41 pound Kalua Pork 42 cups tortilla chips, crushed 4½ cup green onion, sliced 41 bunch cilantro 41 avocado, sliced In a large pot, combine the broth, pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook on low for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add the pork. Spoon into individual bowls and serve with remaining ingredients as toppings. Kalua Pork Enchiladas 41-2 pounds Kalua Pork 412 medium-sized flour tortillas 41 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, grated 43 cups enchilada sauce, canned 41 bunch cilantro, chopped 41 14-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed 41 cup green onions, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour half the enchilada sauce in a pie dish. Dip a tortilla in the sauce and set on a cutting board. Place 3 tablespoons pork down the center of the tortilla; sprinkle with a few tablespoons of cheese, beans, cilantro and green onions. Roll lengthwise and place seam side down in a 9-by13 baking dish. Repeat. Pour over remaining sauce, remaining cheese and green onions. Bake 35 minutes until bubbling and browned. Garnish with cilantro and additional onions. Maria Nelson is a blogger and food photographer living in Issaquah. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Relish Magazine, Buzz Feed, Daily Candy and other online publications. Find her at www. pinkpatisserie.net.

Marcia Mueller elected to college foundation board

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Chuck Foster, 92, a resident at Aegis Living Issaquah, was among about 650 people from 14 Aegis Living communities in Western Washington who attended the Aegis Living Beach Party at Vasa Park on Aug. 18. Foster said the secret to long life is, ‘Do what you love to do, live your life with someone special in it and have something to look forward to.’

Longtime Issaquah resident Marcia M. Mueller was recently elected to the Evergreen State College Foundation Board of Governors. Mueller, who earned her Master of Environmental Studies from Evergreen, is retired from the Washington State Department of Health, where she was a program manager in the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. While public funds maintain the college, the foundation promotes excellence in education by raising private funds to provide donor-funded scholarships, fellowships, program endowments and other opportunities that enrich the Evergreen experience. Mueller will serve a three-year term on the board.

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Kalua pork lettuce wraps are just one way to prepare a Hawaiian-themed back-to-school lunch.

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High School News 4Liberty High School student Steven Tuttle participated in a Washington Aerospace Scholars Summer Residency session this summer at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The program connects high school juniors with educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through independent learning, hands-on interaction, professional guidance and site-

based tours. To qualify, each student spent five months studying a University of Washington and NASA-designed online curriculum and was selected based on academic performance in those lessons. 4Four students from Skyline High School won Student Emmy Awards at the Northwest Emmy Awards. ‘Paradise’ won in the Music Video category with Andrea Gomez as actor, Damian Banki as actor/director, Jeremy Millar as actor/editor and Langston Nichols as cinematographer/editor. ‘A Smile for the City’ won in the Public Affairs/Community Service category with Millar as director/editor/cinematographer and Nichols as cinematographer. College news 4Isabelle Chu, of Issaquah High School, a junior majoring in biological sciences: cell and development at the University of Rochester, N.Y., has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honorary society. 4Bridget Rowe, of Renton, has been awarded the Dordt College Social Work scholarship from Dordt College, in Sioux Center, Iowa. She is a senior, majoring in art with an emphasis in fine arts studio and social work. She also has minors in sociology and the Kuyper Scholars Program. 4Faith Fowler, of Issaquah, was named a recipient

Grand Prospect Hike, moderof the Dr. Bruce and Doris Lister Endowed Fellowship in Chemistry Research. Fowler spent her summer conducting research under the mentorship of a professor at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, N.Y. Fellowship recipients receive a $3,500 stipend and a grant to cover half of their on-campus housing costs. College graduates 4Marissa Haberlach, of Issaquah, Boston University in Boston, Mass., Master of Science, medical science, and Master of Public Health, international health 4Caitlin Doxsie, of Issaquah, University of Puget Sound, majored in communication studies and history 4Brian Sancewich, of Issaquah, Kansas State University, in Manhattan, Kansas, with a Doctor of Philosophy in economics 4Christopher Schaap, of Issaquah, Magna Cum Laude, Seattle University, Bachelor of Arts, film studies and a minor in creative writing 4Matthew Hjelm, of Issaquah, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, physics and mathematics Norwich University, in Northfield, Vt. 4Callen Farmer, of Issaquah, Bachelor of Science, nursing, Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore. 4Victoria Kraft, of Issaquah, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, athletic training from Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore. 4Robert Hiester, of Sammamish, Bachelor of Science, nursing, Linfield College, McMinnville, Ore.

Honor roll 4Anthony Mantz, of Issaquah, Williston Northampton School, in Easthampton, Mass. 4Washington State University: Issaquah: Arthur Bennett, Megan Biddle, Jessica Biggins, Samuel Borom, Morgan Brennan, Jarrett Brown, Madison Callan, Davis Cook, Kathryn Cunningham, Krysta Dawson, Ali Dematteo, Anthony Dematteo, Ryan Dickinson, Matthew Dompier, Madison Dutro, Marc Egland, Sean Elliott, Kyle Farmer, Jacob Farris, Jessica Ganak, Taylor Graham, Jerdon Helgeson, Bryce Hendrix, Katherine Hill, Christopher Hogan, McKenna Hogan, Cory Jenneskens, Lauren Johnson, Miranda Jones, Alexander Kaser, Eunice Kwon, Alexander Lambdin, Jenna Lambdin, Linda Larsen, Elana Levy, Mony Loeum, Erin McKee, Lauren Merdinyan, Michael Murphy, Ashton Powell, Carly Ross, Molly Shade, Becca Southwell, Katherine Vlahovich, Peter Wiggum and Emily Zajac Newcastle: Pui Lam Ho, Henry Kohm, Paige Lane, Ryan Maio and Chelsea Moorhead Sammamish: Grace Allodi, Cameron Avcu, Kianna Bertolino, Tyler Bongiani, Mary Bosseler, Blaire Brady, Chase Carlin, John Castle, Emily Copeland, Travis Cox, Emily Dwyer, Jane Dwyer, Heidi Fielden, Danielle Figone, Lauren Files, Kenzie Fleischman, Lisa Gaviglio, Hannah Goehri, Samantha Gottschalk, Thomas Hanan, Colleen Hess, Brittany Hogan, Nicholas Howard, Felix Humay, Steven King, Melissa Krieg,

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Community News National Merit Scholarship Five local high school seniors are among its collegiate-sponsored winners for the 2014 scholarship program of the National Merit Scholarship Corp.: 4Catherine Ball, Issaquah High School, is pursuing a degree in computer programming at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. 4Grant Vaska, Issaquah High School, will attend Washington University in St. Louis, Minn. 4Kathleen Park, of Sammamish, will pursue a degree in communications at Wheaton College near Chicago. 4Shanchen Pu, of Sammamish, will pursue a degree in medicine at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. 4Nikila Vinugopal, of Sammamish, will pursue a career in dance at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

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SEPT. 3 Yarns and Threads, 10 a.m. Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Blakely Drive Citizenship Class, prepare for the United States citizenship test, 3:30-5 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Sammamish Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. S.E. www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Management Seminar, presented by Donovan Pooran, 7 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130 Karaoke, 7 p.m., Rolling Log Tavern, 50 E. Sunset Way, 3922964

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Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., Zeeks Pizza, 2525 N.E. Park Drive, 893-8646

Morgane Leguennec, Konrads Leitis, Taylor Lonborg, Madeline March, Diana McGrail, Tara Northey, Steven Pankiewicz, Thomas Pelluer, Barrett Porter, Kayten Porter, Andrew Ramirez, Jordan Richards, Heather Rife, Kelly Senegor, Kelsey Smith, Travis Snider, Leda Solaimani, Alexandra Staikos, Abigail Student, Amelia Student, Derek Tempel, Matthew Thompson, Mikel Tihista, Lowell Troyer, Matthew Vander Kooi, Anna Vinson, Bryalynn Vowels and Kristen Ware 4Oregon State University, in Corvallis, Ore.: 3.5 or above: Michelle M. Pighin, of Issaquah; Carter G. Michell, of Preston; and Ashley J. Center, Daniel J. Christianson, Avalon P. Dunbar, Erik D. Mietzner, Kayla J. Shim and Emily M. Skrobecki, of Sammamish 4.0: Sarah Jacobi and Devin O’Donnell, of Issaquah

of Technology’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, in the Industrial Design program, in Rochester, N.Y. 4Sierra Meads, of Issaquah, Hartwick College, in Oneonta, N.Y., majoring in nursing and psychology. 4Mariah McHolland, of Renton, Pacific University, in Forest Grove, Ore.

Deans’ lists 4Andrew Tierney, of Issaquah, University of Oklahoma, in Norman, Okla. 4Anna Fairhart, of Issaquah, Marquette University, in Milwaukee, Wis. 4Amelia Meigs, of Issaquah, Marquette University, in Milwaukee, Wis. 4Braden Hahn, of Issaquah, College of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Va. 4Nell Hoehl, of Issaquah, Samford University, in Birmingham, Al. 4Jason Walker, of Issaquah, and John McLeod, of Renton, Wake Forest University, in Winston Salem, N.C. 4Adrian Tiliacos, of Issaquah, Rochester Institute

Scholarships 4Katherine Chun, of Issaquah High School; Stephanie Hays, of Liberty High School; and Jordan Boyle, of Skyline High School, were each awarded Local 2878 Professional Firefighter’s Scholarships by the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2878 for 2014. 4Overlake Hospital’s 2014 Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarships, for their outstanding academics, leadership and community service: Charly Nelson, of Issaquah High School, plans to attend Washington State University; Stephanie Hays, of Liberty High School, plans to attend Elon University; and Madison Laycock, of Skyline High School, plans to attend the University of Washington this fall. 4Kayla Ortiz, 17, of Issaquah, Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program for making a positive impact in their communities through volunteerism. She received a $50 gift card, and qualifies for the chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship at the regional level followed by a $10,000 scholarship at the national level.

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210-Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE 14â&#x20AC;&#x2018;1260 PUBLIC NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE Oberland Place NW in Montreaux will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; day, Sept. 6, 2014 from 1:00â&#x20AC;&#x2018;8:00 pm. Published in The Issaquah Press on August 27, 2014. PUBLIC NOTICE 14â&#x20AC;&#x2018;1259 Providence Ridge LLC, Joshua Freed, 12900 NE 180th St, Suite 220 Bothell, WA 98011, is seeking coverâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; age under the Washington State Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; partment of Ecologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Providence Ridge, is located at xxx SE 43rd Way in Issaquah in King county. This project involves 4.7 acres of soil disturbance for Residential, Utilities, Other (Single Family Residential Subâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; division) construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to Laughing Jacobs Creek. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; partment of Ecology regarding this apâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; plication, or interested in Ecologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether disâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; charges from this project would cause a measurable change in receivâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; ing water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173â&#x20AC;&#x2018;201Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504â&#x20AC;&#x2018;7696 Published in The Issaquah Press on August 20, 2014.

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