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City’s $308 million traffic package faces Jan. 20 council vote By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com At its regular meeting Jan. 20, the Issaquah City Council was slated to vote on the $308 million concurrency plan that could set the stage for local infrastructure development for the next 15 years. One highlight of the plan that has garnered a lot of attention is a possible 500 percent increase in the impact fees paid by developers. For a single-family unit, developers currently pay $1,700, said David Hoffman, North King County manager for the Master Builders Association. If the proposed increases were approved, that figure would jump to $8,600. City Council President Paul Winterstein said council members have been studying the proposal for some time. State law requires cities develop concurrency plans that mitigate the effects of development on traffic and the city at the same time
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that development occurs. Winterstein said Issaquah really needs to update that plan about every three years, but the last major revisions happened in 2003. “Transportation is clearly a major issue in many people’s minds,” Winterstein said. In terms of further building up Issaquah, Winterstein said he doesn’t believe increases in impact fees will deter developers from coming to the city. He just doesn’t think impact fees will be a deciding factor in the minds of developers and said the city looked carefully at the fees charged by neighboring communities. “The concurrency plan should not be a plan to stop growth,” Winterstein said. Mayor Fred Butler agreed. Other cities do, he said, charge higher impact fees and he also noted that under the current proposal, developers, even with See TRAFFIC, Page 3
Skyline, Liberty stadiums move closer to reality By Neil Pierson npierson@sammamishreview.com The long-awaited Skyline High School stadium improvement plan may be closer to reality, after the Issaquah School Board received an update at its Jan. 14 meeting. Steve Crawford, the Issaquah School District’s director of capital projects, told board members the bidding process for potential contractors on the stadium construction projects at both Skyline and Liberty high schools would open this week. The Skyline project, budgeted at nearly $6.5 million, was approved by voters in an April 2012 bond measure. Since, members of the school’s football boosters club have criticized the project, saying school district officials aren’t interested in an alternate design that would have a concrete grandstand and increased storage space, and be more costeffective. Construction, scheduled to last a few months, has been delayed multiple times, including twice in the past year. Skyline officials preferred waiting until the completion of the
2014 fall sports season, which nixed a plan to start construction last August. Jake Kuper, the district’s chief of finance and operations, said the plan was again rescheduled because of the need to obtain a commercial site development permit from the city of Sammamish. The district submitted a land-use application last June, and city officials determined in September that there were inconsistencies in the proposal. The stadium’s design firm, Bassetti Architects, is still working with the school district to fix the inconsistencies, said Darci Donovan, the city of Sammamish’s permit center manager. The school district must obtain the land-use permit before it can get a building permit. Crawford said his department will hire a contractor to build the grandstands, and then obtain the building permit based on their designs. Stadium work should begin in mid-May, he said, and be done before the start of the 2015-16 See PROJECTS, Page 3
Another suspicious message puts Pine Lake Middle School on alert Pine Lake Middle School was again on alert Jan. 15, after a student reported a suspicious message written on the wall of a boys bathroom. “The message references the school blowing up, but was not at all specific as to by what means or when,” Principal Michelle Caponigro wrote in an email to parents. Caponigro said the message was likely a prank, but that law enforcement was quickly alerted. After a thorough sweep, police found no evidence of any explosives. School resumed Jan. 16. “We will continue our investigation and certainly hope to identify the individual respon-
sible,” she said. The student reported the message just as school was getting out for the day Thursday. The message came after administrators evacuated the building Jan. 9 when a student found a note referencing a bomb in a boys bathroom. Caponigro, her staff, law enforcement and bomb-sniffing dogs searched the building that day, but found nothing. School resumed regularly Jan. 12. If you or your child have any information, email Caponigro at caponigrom@issaquah.wednet. edu or Mike Deletis at deletism@ issaquah.wednet.edu.
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Luis Estrada, an Issaquah Parks Maintenance worker, pours sandy soil around SLIDESHOW the rootball of a columnar tulip tree, one of the 21 liriodendron tulipifera ‘fastigiatum’ trees that were planted Jan. 13 aside the baseball diamond at Veterans’ Memorial Field downtown. Thirty old, unhealthy and potentially dangerSee more photos from the tree ous poplars were cut down in November. The city, because it is a Tree City USA, planting at Veterans’ Memorial was eligible for a grant of $5,000 for the new trees from the Washington State Field at www.issaquahpress.com. Department of Natural Resources.
Value Village to open Feb. 19 in long vacant supermarket space
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The move first was announced in December 2013. Now, after months of planning and remodeling work, Value Village is ready to open in the former Albertson’s supermarket space. The store, at Southeast 56th Street and East Lake Sammamish Parkway, will open its doors at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 19. A large network of thrift stores, Value Village operates off donations of clothes, house-
wares, appliances, kitchen items and so on. The items are resold for charity, particularly Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Puget Sound, according to information released by Value Village. Instead of going to landfills, unused items are recycled or sent to developing countries. To help mark its grand opening here, the Issaquah store intends to donate several days of funds to the Issaquah Schools Foundation, according to store manager Cheryl Brincefield. “We’re very excited about that,” she said.
Value Village pays its charities per pound of goods collected or donated, whether or not the items resell. The schools foundation will be paid in the same way. Trucks have been in the former Albertson’s lot for some time, accepting donations for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The store began collecting goods Jan. 8. A production team is working to sift through donations and fill See OPENING, Page 2
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel construction reaches top floor Homewood Suites by Hilton, an upscale, all-suite, residential, extended-stay hotel will be coming soon to the Hyla Crossing neighborhood of Issaquah. Last week, key players in the project participated in a topping-off ceremony organized by GLY Construction. Located near Interstate 90, just off Exit 15 and state Route 900, the 123-suite, eight-story hotel will be owned by Rowley Properties Inc., and is being constructed by GLY. The hotel is
slated to open this summer. “Today’s topping off ceremony represents a milestone for our company,” Kari (Rowley) Magill, CEO for Rowley Properties Inc., said in a news release. “We celebrated the completion of the eighth and final story of the building. But, more importantly, we celebrate the many individuals, 200-plus, and different trades helping build the Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle/ Issaquah.” “GLY is proud to be affiliated
with the legacy of the Rowley family and their decades of commitment to the community of Issaquah,” Bill DeJarlais, senior project manager/principal for GLY, said in the release. “Together with Rowley Properties, we’re excited about reaching this important milestone in the construction and honored to be a part of this investment in Issaquah’s future.” Read more about Homewood Suites by Hilton at www. homewoodsuites.com and news. homewoodsuites.com.
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New fire station dedication and open house is Jan. 24 Eastside Fire & Rescue will hold a dedication of Station 78, 20720 S.E. May Valley Road, at 10 a.m. Jan. 24, followed by an open house lasting until 1 p.m. The free event is open to the public. Fire commissioners from District 10, directors from EFR, fire administrators and firefighters will be on hand to greet those attending. Station 78 was funded by a bond measure approved in 2012 by Fire District 10 voters. The new facility replaces a station that was located at S.E. 113th Street and state Route 900. “The relocating of the fire station was neces-
sary to improve overall response times in the May Valley and Tiger Mountain area, and balance the call volume with other stations in the system,” Fire Chief Lee Soptich said in a news release. Construction of the station began in fall 2013 and was completed in December 2014. The projected station cost was $5.7 million but, “Chiefs Wes Collins and Kelly Refvem devoted hundreds of hours overseeing the project, which saved us over $200,000 and limited change orders to less than 2 percent,” District 10 Board Chairman Rick Gaines said in the release. The facility houses a fire
engine, aid car and a wildland fire engine. Three responders are on duty 24/7, and are supported by community-based volunteers. “All are welcome to attend, so regardless of where you live, we hope you will be able to come out and tour the station,” Soptich said of the open house. Fire District 10, Fire District 38, and the cities of Issaquah, North Bend and Sammamish are parties of the Interlocal Agreement that formed EFR in 1999. Eastside Fire & Rescue serves 120,000 residents living in 200 square miles of Northeast King County.
Parking lot, trail access for Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park is open The popular Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park now has more parking and better access, according to a King County Parks partnership project news release. Work has been completed on the new 74-space parking lot at the corner of Southeast Duthie Hill Road and Southeast IssaquahFall City Road that will serve as the main access point for the mountain bike park. The lot opened Jan. 17, and will be open daily from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted. The lot includes spaces for two truck-and-trailer combinations, a drop-off zone and restrooms. A new, quarter-mile connector trail has also been built that links the new lot to park’s southern entrance on Southeast IssaquahFall City Road. The trail provides park users with a safe, dedicated path.
GET INVOLVED Value Village in Issaquah has selected the Issaquah Schools Foundation as its local nonprofit partner. All clothing and household goods donated at the Issaquah store Feb. 17-21 will result in a cash donation to the founda-
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the new store’s sales floor, Brincefield said. But the store also still is accepting applications for sales associates. Application can be made in person at the store. For holders of Value Village’s club cards, there will be a special store preview from 6-9 Feb. 17. Those interested can obtain club cards at any Value Village store,
The project was completed for about $900,000, with funding from the 2014-19 King County Parks, Trails and Open Space Replacement Levy, as well as a grant for $317,000 from the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Duthie Hill Park, 27101 S.E. Duthie Hill Road, is recognized as one of the best mountain bike parks in the state. It opened in 2010. Riders can choose from 6 miles of cross country bike trails, 2 miles of free-ride trails with jumps and built features, a central clearing with a shelter, kids’ biking area, opportunities for skill building and more. Trail users range from children and first-time riders to expert mountain bikers.
May Valley Road lane closure lasts into February Guardrail work on Southeast May Valley Road will close one of two lanes in an area east of
tion. The money will go to the Basic Student Needs program, which provides food, health care, clothing and school supplies for students in need. Stop by 5530 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway with your donation, and thank Value Village for supporting local students.
including the Issaquah location. Prior to the plans formulated by Value Village in late 2013, the former Albertson’s space had sat vacant for more than five years, except for some seasonal Halloween retail operations. Value Village will take over about 28,000 square feet of the previous Albertson’s. The former Gilman Gallery antique mall will take over another 21,000 feet. Owner Darlene Cohen said she doesn’t yet know the opening date.
ON THE WEB This week’s police blotter can be found online at www.issaquahpress.com. state Route 900 and west of 229th Drive Southeast through mid-February. The lane closures are scheduled for approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekday. The county’s contractor will adjust the guardrail due to changes in the road height after recent repaving. Flaggers will alternate traffic directions, and travelers should expect delays at the work site in addition to delays from the automated traffic signal at the site of the 2014 ongoing lane closure. Following the completion of work on Southeast May Valley Road, the contractor will perform similar guardrail work on a recently repaved segment of Southeast Issaquah-Hobart Road from south of the Issaquah city limits to Southeast 132nd Way. Additional information about the second project will be released prior to lane closures there. Drivers are advised to travel safely through work zones. See a map of lane closure areas at http://1.usa. gov/1C0xFuD.
Flying Pie Pizzeria hopes to reopen by Super Bowl The Flying Pie Pizzeria has been closed due to fire damage since Jan. 2. Notes in the window of the restaurant at 30 Front St. S. say owners hope to be back in business by Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1. Calls for comment were not returned. The latest posting on the Flying Pie Facebook page thanks customers for their patience and says a new oven is on its way to Issaquah and should arrive sometime this week. The posting further states a firm date for a reopening will be set as soon as the new oven is put in place and tested. Keep up to date on the Flying Pie Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FlyingPiePizzeriaWashington.
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school year. Kuper said the work requires more excavation than district officials originally thought. The new grandstand and bleachers, to be constructed on the west side of the existing field, will likely be made entirely of aluminum. The district has drawn up an alternative bid design that includes a more durable concrete grandstand, as well as a cantilevered roof that would remove view-obstructing posts from the spectator areas. However, that design will likely be more expensive, and could exceed the $6,485,000 budget. Liberty’s stadium project, which has a budget of nearly $4.9 million, wasn’t scheduled to start until the school’s modernization project was finished. That happened in October. Sunny Hills update Crawford also spoke about the new Sunny Hills Elementary School design that has drawn opposition from some neighbors. Sunny Hills, on IssaquahPine Lake Road, is set to receive a new building with $27 million in voter-approved funds. The
construction timeline was moved ahead one year, and is now slated to begin this summer and be completed by September 2016. The project has two designs that would meet the budget: One would house up to 800 students in 28 permanent classrooms and portables; the second would have an 890-student capacity with 32 permanent classrooms and portable classrooms. Both plans are two-story designs, and are similar to the district’s most recent elementary-school projects at Briarwood, Creekside and Grand Ridge. The existing Sunny Hills building will stay open while construction takes place on other portions of the property. “It’s important for the community to understand that’s really not a very easy thing to do, and we’ve done it time and time again with amazing results,” school board President Anne Moore said. Neighbors have opposed the school’s design, saying they don’t like the idea of having a bus loop on 235th Place Southeast. Parents picking up and dropping off their children would enter the property through a separate entrance, near the roundabout that serves as the intersection of Southeast 32nd Way and Issaquah-Pine Lake Road. “We want to separate the parent traffic from bus traffic,” Crawford said. “That’s almost an imperative to maintain safety on the site.” Crawford also said the design has pleased city officials, who didn’t want the main entrance too close to the roundabout.
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increased impact fees, would pay for only 30 percent of the concurrency plan. The city will be responsible for 70 percent. That amounts to roughly $119 million, though officials and consultants have said Issaquah already has accounted for some of those funds. In the past, Butler has talked about everything from federal and state grants to car tab fees and a local sales tax to help Issaquah raise its remaining portion of the plan. Both Butler and Winterstein emphasized the plan up for approval Jan. 20 did not include any decisions on how the city will raise its 70 percent of the overall scheme. Winterstein expressed confidence the measure would pass “with a few tweaks.” “They have spent well over a year on this topic,” Butler said of the council. In the past, council members have expressed varying degrees of support for the plan.
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Q UESTION OF THE WEEK They say it takes two to three weeks to create a habit. With that and New Year’s resolutions in mind, what’s the best resolution have you ever made and kept? Email your answers to editor@isspress.com. The responses will be published in future issues.
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Volunteer now to help your city The city needs the following volunteers: Arts Commission (three) — support/encourage visual/ performing arts. Cable TV Commission (one) — regulate and oversee the operations of cable television in Issaquah. Cemetery Board (two) — advise the mayor in connection with managing the city-owned cemetery. Development Commission (four) — review land-use actions and advise the City Council about land-use actions. Economic Vitality Commission (three) — provide expertise to enhance and facilitate economic development. Human Services Commission (three) — advise the mayor and City Council concerning human services planning/funding. Library Board (two) — liaison between the city and King County Library System. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (three) — oversee the city’s share of lodging tax. Park Board (three) — advise the mayor and Parks & Recreation director on planning, acquisition, development, and operation of parks, facilities and recreational programs. Planning Policy Commission (one) — provide guidance and direction for future growth. River & Streams Board (five) — help protect, preserve and enhance the water quality in Issaquah’s waterways, and protect fish, birds and mammals. Salary Commission (five) — evaluate the compensation, including salaries and benefits, for City Council positions. Sister Cities Commission (four) — increase the knowledge, goodwill and understanding of the world through people-to-people diplomacy, education, cultural exchanges, economic exchanges and humanitarian assistance. Urban Village Development Commission (four) — review initial development standards not adopted as part of the development agreements. Apply at www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/boards. Some jobs require only a few hours a month. Volunteer and make a difference.
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What would Dr. King think of today’s society? As I write this, it’s the morning of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, and with schools, banks, post offices and some businesses taking the day off, many people are home with their families. The question that’s running through my head is, “What are we doing today to honor Dr. King’s life?” Hopefully, everyone took a few moments to remember the meaning of the holiday. Maybe it meant saying a prayer for a man who led one of the most significant social changes in our country’s history. Maybe it meant talking to your children about Dr. King’s accomplishments. Maybe it meant watching a movie about the Civil Rights Movement, like “To Kill a Mockingbird” or “Remember the Titans.” The past year, of course, has provided too many examples of the fact that Dr. King’s mission, nearly 47 years after his death, has still not been fulfilled. Sure, there has been plenty of progress that shouldn’t be overlooked. We no longer segregate our buses, water fountains, swimming pools and restrooms. African-Americans represent a large portion of society’s role models — from athletes and musicians to business leaders and teachers. Our president is a black man. But there’s no denying that minorities are in the midst of an uphill struggle. For every two steps forward, there’s one step back. It’s something that must be explained to our children, even if we’re white. My family happened to be at Seattle’s Westlake Center on Black Friday, and we passed by a large group who’d assembled to protest the Ferguson, Missouri, incident in which white police officer Darren Wilson wasn’t indicted for his involvement in the death of Michael
Brown, an 18-year-old black man. Thankfully, we avoided the violence that happened in the vicinity — five people were arNeil rested that day Pierson — but the protestors’ chants Press reporter and actions led to some naturally curious questions from my two sons, ages 8 and 6. My wife and I needed time to properly explain the situation, and later that day, we told them details without getting too graphic. Their response was one of confusion: Why would a trusted police officer shoot someone who wasn’t posing a threat? We didn’t have an answer for that. My wife astutely pointed out that the conversation would’ve been much different if we were black. As I recall those events, and reflect upon Dr. King’s life, I become naturally curious about his response. Maybe it’s an impossible question for my generation to answer. Dr. King, after all, died 11 years before I was born. My best guess is that he’d have stuck to the same game plan that led him past angry mobs in Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, and to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for his most famous speech. He would’ve encouraged us to come together, white and black, young and old, man and woman. He would’ve have promoted peaceful demonstrations surrounding the abuse of police authority. He would’ve decried the actions of protestors who chose to burn, loot and vandalize. Dr. King’s actions live on, but we sure could use more people carrying them out these days.
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More people donate to Merry Christmas Issaquah than ever Issaquah Community Services volunteers would like to extend a heartfelt thank you and sincere gratitude to the numerous donors who have made it possible, through the Merry Christmas Issaquah fund, to support those in our community who have fallen on hard times. Our volunteers have the humbling privilege of administering donated funds to those in need. With more than $80,000 raised, we can continue to provide emergency assistance to the families and individuals that live in the
Issaquah School District that cannot meet their basic needs from month to month. Having a roof over one’s head, running water, lights and a warm home can now be possible for almost 500 families. We especially would like to recognize the hard-working team at The Issaquah Press, as they have been a major supporter of this service to our community since 1981. In total, they have helped us raise more than $1 million since 1981. Merry Christmas Issaquah is our major fundraising event. Without the help of The Issaquah Press reaching out to the community, our ability to raise funds would be costly and time con-
suming. With the newspaper’s help, we are able to focus all our volunteer time on serving the less fortunate. We would like to especially thank Kathleen Merrill and Christina Corrales-Toy, the editor and reporter who wrote, edited and published the genuine stories shared by some of the families and individuals we helped. Through their words, we were able to reach readers and spread the message for help. We look forward to a continued partnership with The Issaquah Press and are continually grateful for its help.
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are here for a reason, most of them are deeper than just trying to graduate. We need a safe environment where we want to go to school and learn. Honestly, if I didn’t have this school, I wouldn’t know what to do with myself, and would give up on my education. Before any decisions are made, Superintendent Ron Thiele should be witnessing this school in action on multiple occasions, spending time here with the teachers and students, understanding the environment of this
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Learn how to keep kids safe online at Jan. 29 program The Briarwood Elementary School PTSA presents “Teaching Your Child How To Share Smart & Stay Safe Online” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at the school library, 17020 S.E. 134th St., Renton. Join presenter Anne Livingston to learn about what activities elementary school kids are doing online, understand the risks they may encounter, and get scripts to help establish rules and contracts. Livingston is a parent, kid’s privacy expert and author. Her articles have been featured on many parenting and security company websites. Her new book, “Talking Digital: A Parent’s Guide For Teaching Kids How To Share Smart And Stay Safe Online,” is available on Amazon.
ACT Theatre chooses to perform Issaquah student’s original play By Dan Aznoff
PHOTOS BY LARRY LUSCH
Hikers to Poo Poo Point recently capture a majestic view of the valley fogged in.
UNFORGETTABLE FOG
By Larry Lusch Special to The Issaquah Press
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t was a sunny January morning on Snoqualmie Ridge — a good day to hike up to the paragliding launch site on Poo Poo Point in Issaquah. As we made the drive down Interstate 90 toward Issaquah, however, we entered a bank of fog that stayed with us all the way to the trailhead parking lot. What originally appeared to be a promising day to climb Chirico Trail now seemed less certain. After all, the reward for climbing is the exquisite vista at the summit. The fog made that improbable. We had, nonetheless, committed ourselves to this hike. We grabbed our trekking poles, crossed the grassy field to the trailhead and began the ascent. The combination of light rain and fog further dampened our enthusiasm. We began meeting other hikers coming back down the trail. To our surprise, however, one commented that we were in for a delight and showed us a beautiful photo of Mount Rainier taken with her iPhone. “You can see Mount
Rainier today?” we queried. Assured that we could, we carried on with a renewed sense of optimism for a complete about-face with the weather. As we climbed, the fog gradually dissipated. As promised, we found ourselves basking in sunshine in an open area. The warmth of the sunshine was wonderful, but the view was stunning. There was Mount Rainier like we had never seen it before. White pillows of fog as far as the eye could see blocked all distractions from its majestic grandeur. Issaquah and the surrounding valleys were experiencing a temperature inversion, when cooler air is trapped beneath a blanket of warmer air causing low-lying fog to shroud the area. We followed the trail a bit further until we reached Poo Poo Point. To
our amazement, we were looking down on what appeared to be an island of green trees floating on the clouds. In reality, it was the top of Squak Mountain with its base completely obscured by the all-encompassing inversion fog. The entire city of Issaquah with its accompanying buildings and roads was invisible to the eye. We enjoyed our lunch in brilliant sunlight while thoroughly in awe of the magnificent “floating island” panorama before us. As we made our way back down the trail, we reveled in our ability to lift the spirits of hikers making the ascent by apprising them of the sunshine and scenery they were about to see. Their genuine excitement at the prospect of going from light drizzle and fog to sunlight and beautiful views brightened our day all over again.
From Interstate 90 east, take Exit 17 for Front Street and head south through downtown. At 1.8 miles from I-90, turn left at the light onto Second Avenue Southeast. Immediately, be alert for three or four street-parking spots on the right next to a board fence or, just beyond the board fence, turn into a small graveled parking area with room for another six to eight cars. If you pass a speed limit sign you have gone too far. Occasionally, during the school year, high-schoolers have been casual about double parking here so the street parking spots may be preferable when available. There are no posted time limits and no signs. If you see a trail passing around a boulder and heading away from the street, you are at the right trailhead. It’s within Issaquah city limits so a Discover Pass is not needed. There are no facilities. Source: Washington Trails Association
Watch out Oscar Wilde. Move aside George Bernard Shaw. Here comes Danielle Kohorn. A short play written by the 12-year-old middle school student at the Jewish Day School in Bellevue has been selected by the Washington Ensemble Theater and will be staged this spring during the annual Young Playwrites Festival at the ACT Theatre in Seattle. The effort of the young playwrite from Issaquah was selected from hundreds of submissions from high school and middle school students in the theater’s annual Young Playwrites Program. The aspiring author penned her awardwinning script as part of the Journey and Growth elective program at her school. Danielle’s play, “When It All Fell Apart,” is the story of a strained relationship between two teenage girls. “I felt really good about my play and my teachers gave me positive feedback, but I never expected that my play would be selected in a competition against high school students from all over Seattle,” Danielle said. “My parents received an email that my play had been selected, but I had no idea what to expect when they sat me down to tell the good news.” The elective program is part of the inquirybased education at the private school. Students in the elective class have dedicated two days each week to the study of plays and script writing. Danielle said teacher Rachel Atkins instructed students in her class how to construct a “story mountain” built on character development, establishing challenges for the main character and setting up the turning point that leads to a logical conclusion. Danielle’s play follows the emotional journey of Sky and her friend Mavis as the girls struggle to maintain the innocence of their relationship after it has been strained by sarcasm and hurt feelings. The turning point for Sky, Danielle said, was an epiphany about the relationship in a dream sequence after the two girls have
Danielle Kohorn stopped speaking to each other. The ACT Theatre sends working professionals to local schools each year to help students explore the various opportunities in the theater that go beyond performing onstage. Educators have praised the 10-week program for providing students with the self-confidence to explore more about themselves, their own community and the challenges they may encounter in the world. Adam Kohorn is proud of his daughter. He said he was also thankful to her school for helping her experience the backstage efforts that go into a production. “The elective program at JDS has helped Danielle understand her dreams and ambitions,” her father said. “Nobody knows if this will be the first step of a professional career for my 12-year-old daughter, but the recognition is nice. It helps bring even more value to the stories that Danielle has created for her mother and me over the years.” Adam said his daughter has always been an avid reader, but the creation of a storyline with a conclusion was something he had not expected from the pre-teen. Danielle said she will be excited and more than a little nervous when she watches her words come to life onstage in March. But she also admits to some concern whether the actors will read their lines with the proper inflection or have the appropriate facial expressions she had in mind when she wrote the play. Michelle Kohorn said her daughter may decide to study the role of a director the next time she enrolls in a theater class. Dan Aznoff is a freelance writer who lives in Bellevue. His website is www.DAJournalist.com.
Senator’s office will sponsor student pages PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA CORRALES-TOY
Arthur Gwozdz, Apollo Elementary School fourth-grader, (from left) first listens and waits to answer the final question of the school’s 2015 geography bee, then covers his face as he thinks about his answer and finally reacts after answering correctly to win the competition.
Apollo crowns geography bee champ
By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com Ever since he was little, which, admittedly, wasn’t too long ago, Apollo Elementary School fourth-grader Arthur Gwozdz often found himself staring at a globe. “I don’t know why,” he said, fully aware that it sounds a bit unusual. “I just like to do it.” Idle time spent spinning and exploring the world from the comfort of his Newcastle home was certainly not a waste, though, as evidenced by the 10-year-old’s victory in Apollo’s 2015 geography bee. Arthur was the last one standing, defeating fifth-grader Henry Nguyen in the competition’s final round. It wasn’t easy, Arthur admitted,
and he certainly looked nervous as he scribbled answers on a white board. “I was thinking, ‘I’m going to lose at any moment.’ I mean, I’m going against fifth-graders,” he exclaimed. The contest’s 10 finalists gathered in the school cafeteria in front of an audience of their classmates, parents and a distinguished guest, Issaquah City Councilwoman Mary Lou Pauly, who was a judge. Apollo Principal Susan Mundell moderated the event, asking questions from the National Geographic Society. As students answered incorrectly, they were told one by one to leave the stage. “I’m very proud of you for taking risks like that and challenging your-
selves,” Mundell said as contestants exited the competition. Arthur said he studied 20 minutes a day for two weeks. He will now have an opportunity to take a written test, with a chance to qualify for the state championship. The winner of the state championship wins a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National Geographic Bee. The national winner receives a $50,000 scholarship, a lifetime subscription to National Geographic magazine, a Galápagos trip and $500 cash. The other Apollo competitors were fifth-graders Sanjana Addanki, Joel Kinney, Henry Nguyen, Eyan Pell, Ryan Reamy, Serena Sherwood, and fourth-graders Garrison Hanses, Prachi Sangani and Zefanya Sihotang.
Students ages 14 to 16 may serve as Senate pages through the office of Sen. Mark Mullet, DIssaquah, during the 2015 legislative session. “Each year, hundreds of students enjoy this opportunity, and it’s one that I strongly recommend to 5th District residents,” Mullet said in a news release. “The page program lets young men and women see the workings of the Legislature from the inside and learn the real-world mechanics of how their government functions.” Senate pages perform administrative tasks and participate in civic educational activities that demonstrate the operation of state government. Each page earns $35 a day for the five-day experience, performing tasks that range from making deliveries to Senate offices, to running errands, to working in the Senate chamber
during floor debates. In addition, pages spend two hours a day in page school learning the legislative process. At the end of the week, pages participate in a mock debate with their peers where they experience what it is like to be a state senator. “Students come out of the page program with an understanding of government and their role as citizens and voters that really isn’t found anywhere else,” Mullet said. “It’s a real eye-opener.” Apply for page positions at http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram. Mullet, the owner of two small businesses in Issaquah, is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Financial Institutions Committee, and also serves on the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee and the Senate Rules Committee.
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The Beat Project, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424
South Tiger Hike, moderate, 7.5 miles, up to 1,800foot elevation gain, 9 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org
‘As You Like It,’ 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre First Stage, 120 Front St. N., $47 to $62, villagetheatre.org
Count Us In: Survey of Homeless Teens, 3-5 p.m. at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430, and 5-9 p.m. at the Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130
See Issaquah residents perform in ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647 H3O, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., $5 cover, 392-5550
Public hearing, proposed 2015 comprehensive plan amendments work plan, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 135 E. Sunset Way, 837-3095
‘Around the World in 80 Days,’ 8 p.m., Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $35 to $67, villagetheatre.org
‘Around the World in 80 Days,’ 7:30 p.m., Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $35 to $67, villagetheatre.org
SATURDAY, JAN. 24 Tiger Mountain Work Party, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., sign up and location details at issaquahalps.org
‘As You Like It,’ 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre First Stage, 120 Front St. N., $47 to $62, villagetheatre.org
Saturday Morning Trail Run, meets weekly for a 3- to 5-mile run on Tiger or Squak mountains, 9 a.m. Uphill Running, 100 Front St. S., Suite A, 391-2430
FRIDAY, JAN. 23 ‘Almost Perfect and Studio Supply’ Sale, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., arteast.org
Brain Training Seminar, 9 and 10:30 a.m., space is limited, Learning RX, 195 N.E. Gilman Blvd., free, call 6570908 to reserve a spot
Taylor Mountain Elk Ridge Trail Work Party, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., issaquahalps.org
Public speaking class for youths and adults, ages 8 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday mornings, YWCA Family Village, 930 N.E. High St., 270-6800
Social Hour with music by Dana and Bob, 3-4 p.m., Spiritwood at Pine Lake, 3607 228th Ave. S.E., 313-9100 Teen Night at Museo, manga character development, includes pizza, ages 12 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Museo Art Academy, 175 First Place N.W., $29/participant, buddy discount available, 391-0244
ReLeaf Our Parks, help plant native trees at Squak Mountain, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., RSVP and get directions by calling 206-296-2990 Hawaiian Grown Teas class, tea tasting, 10 a.m. to noon, Experience Tea, 195 Front St. N., $10, 206-406-9838
Districtwide Middle School Dance, grades six through eight, 7-10 p.m., Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., $5, 837-3300
Fire station dedication and open house, 10 a.m. to 1
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You’re invited to come show your support for up-and-coming rock musicians at Kaleidoscope School of Music’s Benefit Rock Concert from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the YMCA Kirkland Teen Union Building and Café, 350 Kirkland Ave., in Kirkland. Six bands will perform classic, alternative and contemporary rock standards. Tickets are $5, with ages 10 and younger getting in free. All proceeds benefit the Issaquah Rock School. Learn more at www.issaquahrockschool.com. p.m., Station 78, 20720 S.E. May Valley Road, 313-3200 Restoration at Lower Commons Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., lower Sammamish Commons, 550 222nd Place S.E., 295-0556 ‘Introduction to Yoga,’ 10:30 a.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430
Mother Daughter Book Club, ‘Harriet the Spy,’ by Louise Fitzhugh, ages 10 to 13, 1 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130
Build It Sammamish, build and play Lego event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., City Hall at Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. S.E., 295-0597
‘Around the World in 80 Days,’ 2 p.m., Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $35 to $67, villagetheatre.org
Family Film Festival, ‘Mary Poppins,’ 1-3:30 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130
‘Like You Like It,’ 2 p.m., Village Theatre First Stage, 120 Front St. N., $47 to $62, villagetheatre.org
‘Around the World in 80 Days,’ 2 and 8 p.m., Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $35 to $67, villagetheatre.org
Kids’ Writing Workshop, ages 9 to 12, 3 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130
‘Using Your Gifts: Learn to Love Your eReader,’ Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 ‘As You Like It,’ 4 p.m., Village Theatre First Stage, 120 Front St. N., $47 to $62, villagetheatre.org ‘Like You Like It,’ 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre First Stage, 120 Front St. N., $47 to $62, villagetheatre.org CT Classic Soul, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424 Ricky Venture Review, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., $5 cover, 392-5550 See Issaquah residents perform in ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
SUNDAY, JAN. 25 Poo Poo Point and Section Line Trails Work Party, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., issaquahalps.org
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See Issaquah residents perform in ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ 4 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
MONDAY, JAN. 26 Ceramics Open Studio, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., hourly rate $10/members, $12/nonmembers, arteast.org Corks and Canvas, 21 and older, 6-9 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., $45, must preregister by calling 391-1424 Eliminate Chaos, a tenstep process to organize your home and life, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430
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Open Mic Night, Train Depot museum, player signups at 6:15 p.m., performances from 6:30-8:30 p.m., 78 First Ave. N.E., issaquahopenmic@gmail.com
The Rovin’ Fiddlers, 7-9 p.m., Issaquah Highlands Fire Station, 1280 N.E. Park Drive, www.rovinfiddlers.com
‘Attracting Birds with Native Plants,’ 7 p.m., King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way N.W., 369-3200 Anti-Cancer Lifestyle, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W.
Sammamish Youth Writing Club, 7 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130 Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Gaslamp Bar & Grill, 1315 N.W. Mall St., 392-4547
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On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 3:00‑5:00, the Issaquah School District will hold a sale of surplus computer systems, furniture and equipment. The sale will be held at the May Valley Service Center, 16430 SE May Valley Road, Renton, WA 98059. Questions can be re‑ ferred to the Purchasing Office at 425‑837‑7071.
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M MAINTENANCE WORKER FT King County Library System Job #2015‑00008 Provide preventive maintenance & repairs to buildings and on‑going maintenance to the grounds. Pro‑ vide routine maintenance and repair to library automated equipment. Op‑ erate hand & power tools & other machinery. REQ: HS diploma or GED plus training in construction or facilities work. Strong maintenance generalist background. Starts at $22.51 per hr, plus excellent bene‑ fits. Application deadline is January 26, 2015. For more info and to apply online, visit our website: www.kcls.‑ org/employment. King County Li‑ brary System, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027, 425‑369‑ 3224. www.kcls.org EOE
PUBLIC NOTICE SEPA DETERMINATION Pursuant to the provisions of Is‑ saquah Ordinance No. 1633 and the State Environmental Policy Act, Chapters 43.21[c] RCW and WAC 197‑11‑510, notice is hereby given that the City of Issaquah issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignif‑ icance (MDNS) on January 21, 2015 for a proposal to subdivide a 2.84 acre site into 2 single family residen‑ tial lots: Lot 1‑ 0.89 acres and Lot 2 – 1.95 acres. The site includes 1.2 acres of steep slope critical areas (greater than 40% slopes) and the applicant has provided supporting geotechnical information to reduce the steep slope buffer from 50 feet to a range of 25 to 10 feet, plus a 15‑ foot building setback. The steep slopes would be protected with a Na‑ tive Growth Protection Easement (NGPE) on the lots. The residential lots would be accessed off 227th Ave SE. Permit number: SP13‑00004 After review of a completed environ‑ mental checklist and other informa‑ tion on file with the agency, the City of Issaquah has determined this pro‑ posal would not have a probable sig‑ nificant adverse impact on the envi‑ ronment. This MDNS is issued under WAC 197‑11‑340(2) and 197‑11‑680(3)(a)‑ vii. There is a 21‑day combined comment/appeal period from Jan‑ uary 21, 2015 to February 11, 2015. Anyone wishing to comment may submit written comments to the Re‑ sponsible Official. The Responsible Official will reconsider the determina‑ tion based on timely comments. Any person aggrieved by this determina‑ tion may appeal by filing a Notice of Appeal with the City of Issaquah Per‑ mit Center. Appellants should pre‑ pare specific factual objections. Copies of the environmental determi‑ nation and other project application materials are available from the Is‑ saquah Development Services De‑ partment, 1775 12th Avenue NW. Peter Rosen, SEPA Responsible Official (425) 837‑3094 Published in the Issaquah Press on January 21st 2015.
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Join in on first ever Track-a-thon Feb. 10 Issaquah Track & Field presents its first ever Issaquah High School Track-a-thon Feb. 10. The goal is to raise $15,000 for a new pole vault mat to replace the one that has been injuring pole vaulters. Download a sponsor and inherent risk form online at issaquahtrack.com. Solicit sponsors to donate money per lap you run/jog/walk, per foot you jump in the long jump, or a flat donation amount. Then, go to the IHS track at 3 p.m. Feb. 10, with your inherent risk form. Complete as much as you can in an hour. Afterward, calculate how much money each sponsor owes. They will have a week to get the money to Issaquah Track & Field, which will collect money under the stairs at both lunches. Online donations can also be made at https://web.issaquah.wednet.edu/touchbase.
Spartans lose meet, gain state-qualifying times By Neil Pierson npierson@ sammamishreview.com
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Romney Noel, Liberty High School senior, looks at the referee while working to get Highline’s Connor Shea into a pin during their 182-pound wrestling bout Jan. 16. Noel got the fall at 1:47.
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Cooper Murch, Liberty High School freshman, pins Highline sophomore Tony Brookbank at 3:40 at the end of their 132-pound wrestling bout Jan. 16.
Patriots wrestling team tops Hazen, loses to Highline in fundraiser tourney By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com When the Liberty High School wrestling team hit the mats last Friday, it was tackling more than opponents. The Patriots, along with the Hazen, Oak Harbor and Highline high school wrestling teams, did all they could to tackle pancreatic cancer at a Jan. 16 dual meet and fundraiser. The fundraiser, in its fifth year, was inspired by Hazen coach Rory Magana’s father Rodney, who died
just eight months after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in 2011. “The diagnosis is a tough one,” Magana said. “The two-year survival rates are very low, and the fiveyear survival rates are even lower. Pancreatic cancer is the most lethal cancer diagnosis that there is, but not a lot of people have heard about it.” This year, the Liberty gymnasium played host to the annual meet/fundraiser. In addition to T-shirt sales, pancreatic cancer education and a
silent auction, fans were treated to a night of competitive wrestling. The Patriots faced both Hazen and Highline that night, and came away with a win and a loss. They bested Hazen, 36-29, and lost to Highline, 48-36. “The Hazen match was a barnburner,” Liberty coach Wright Noel said. “Liberty won even though we gave up 12 points in forfeits.” Sean Surowiec, at 126 pounds, Juan Flores (152) and Conner Small (170) each had crucial pins for Liberty, leading the Patriots to the victory. In the other matches, the Highlanders’ Nik Vargas won by technical fall over Cooper Murch (132); Hazen’s Derek Nichols won by decision over Liberty’s Ethan Le (138), 7-0; and Leo Palaganas, Hazen, won by decision over the Patriots’ Alex Bluhm (145), 11-4. “We won on the strength of our wrestlers refusing to get pinned or give up major points, and the wrestlers we counted on winning were able to pin,” Noel said. “It was a great team win.” Against Highline, Liberty got pins from Jarmon Joseph (126), Romney Noel (182), Murch and Small. Admission to the meet was free, though donations, all of which went to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, were accepted at the door. “Over the last few years, our wrestlers have been very excited to compete for such a worthy cause,” Magana said. “They love stepping up to raise awareness for such a good cause.”
The Skyline High School boys swimming and diving team missed out on a dual-meet victory against Redmond by the slimmest of margins. However, the Spartans’ consolation prize might have been more valuable. The result of the Jan. 13 KingCo Conference meet at Redmond Pool hinged on the final event, the 400 freestyle relay, and the Mustangs edged the Spartans for first place by 12 one-hundredths of a second, giving them the points they needed for a 95-90 victory. But Skyline’s secondplace time of 3 minutes, 25.06 seconds broke the Class 4A state-qualifying standard, the icing on the cake after the team won the 200 free relay in a state time of 1:33.32. Freshman William O’Daffer said the Spartans were “pleasantly surprised” at earning state times in both events in one day. “We were really gunning for it in the 200 free relay, but we weren’t really thinking about it in the 400, so we’re really happy to make that,” O’Daffer said. O’Daffer had a very small lead going into the anchor leg of the 400 free relay, and while he couldn’t quite hold on, he acknowledged the excitement that encompassed the whole race.
“I was pretty nervous just because all my teammates were around me, yelling and stuff,” he said. “But you just try to stay calm in that situation, because if you get too worked up, then you mess up.” O’Daffer has sewn up a state berth in the 100 butterfly, but he’s still chasing the standard of 2:03.20 in the 200 individual medley. He narrowly missed the mark last week, placing second in 2:03.51. Skyline junior Ian Camal Sado won the 100 free in 51.26, and sophomore Jacob Leahy won the 50 free in 23.14, only 0.29 seconds away from the state standard. Leahy said he has improved individually since last season. “Last year on our ‘A’ relay, I was the only freshman, and I was with all seniors,” he said. “So they really helped me last year getting through the season, and they taught me how to lead a group and stuff like that, which will help me when I get older.” The Spartans also lost 104-81 to plateau rival Eastlake at Redmond Pool. The Wolves won six of 12 events against Skyline and Redmond. Heading into the final month of the season, the Spartans are in position for a strong finish at the state meet. “We’ve just got to keep training hard, keep going at practice, work and grow as a team,” Leahy said.
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William O’Daffer, Skyline High School freshman, swims the breaststroke leg of his 200-yard individual medley race, finishing second in a time of 2 minutes, 3.51 seconds, within 31-hundredths of getting a state berth.
Eagles learn from loss in tuneup for rival Knights By David Hayes dhayes@isspress.com The Issaquah boys swim and dive team may have lost their dual meet Jan. 15 to Bellevue, but head coach Laura Halter still sees the results in a positive light. “Bellevue is one of the top teams in KingCo 3A and doesn’t count toward the standing,” she said of the 4A Eagles. “But they are good competition for us. I think they’ll be one of the top contenders at 3A.” In addition, Halter said she saw the matchup at their “home” facility (Mary Wayte Pool on Mercer Island while Issaquah’s Julius Boehm Pool is renovated) as a good tuneup against this week’s state finals rematch against Newport. “This will be a big week for us against Newport, who are big rivals for us,” Halter said. “They were state champs to our runners up.” One thing Halter plans to build upon from the meet against Bellevue was Issaquah’s lack of depth compared to the Wolverines’ squad. She said in dual meets points really add up when you can win heats and rack up additional fourth- and fifth-place finishes. The Eagles have about 30 returning swimmers from last year’s squad, having lost just 10 to graduation, including standout twins Ben and Keith Nussbaum, who were high qualifiers at state last year. But stepping into their void this season is freshman phenom Brandon Leu, who has already qualified in three events for state
and is a part of Issaquah’s relay, which should also make it to state, Halter said. “He’s going to be someone to watch in the next four years,” she said. Leu made his presence felt in the standings against Bellevue, with a second in the 200 free in 1 minute, 49.58 seconds. He also was part of the first-place 400-relay team — with a time of 3:19.73, along with seniors Henry Pratt and Gabe Florsheim and junior Jason Klein — and the third-place 200 free relay, which finished in 1:38.53 with the help of juniors Alex Sun and Michael Badiozamani and sophomore Trey Gevers. Others topping the individual leader board were Florsheim finishing first in the 100 fly in 54.88, and Klein twice — first in the 200 individual medley in 2:01.05 and then in the 100 back, in 54.82. Others helping rack up points for the Eagles were second-place finishes in the 200 medley in 1:41.28 by Klein and Florsheim, Sun’s 1:07.54 time in the 100 breast and Gevers’ 171.25 points in the dive events. Issaquah’s 200 free medley squad of Sun, Gevers, Badiozamani and Leu were fast enough for a third-place finish at 1:38.53. “We’ll have 11 swimming at state this year for sure,” Halter said, regardless the final standings against league rivals. “I’m pretty sure diver Gevers has a good shot of making it, too.” Halter is excited, looking ahead to the rematch against rival Newport Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Mary Wayte Pool.
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Gabe Florsheim, Issaquah High School senior, wins his 100 butterfly race in a time of 54.88 during the Eagles’ Jan. 15 meet against Bellevue at Mary Wayte Pool on Mercer Island.
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Brandon Leu, Issaquah High School freshman, races to a second-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle race with a time of 1 minute, 49.58 seconds against Bellevue Jan. 15 at Mary Wayte Pool on Mercer Island.
Issaquah stands out at Kentridge Invitational The Issaquah High School boys swim team won three of 12 events at the Jan. 10 Kentridge Invitational. Wins in the 200-yard medley relay, 200 freestyle relay and the 100 butterfly earned the team third place at the invitational that featured more than 30 teams from across the state. Senior Gabe Florsheim shined for the Eagles, picking up the team’s only individual win in the 100 butterfly. He was also a member of both firstplace relay teams. Junior Jason Klein also had a big day, taking second in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 backstroke, while also swimming with the winning relay teams.