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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 • Vol. 112, No. 4

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Issaquah food bank hires new director

Board selects former Bellingham parks employee for role

By Laura Geggel and Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporters Cori Kauk arrived to handshakes, hugs and flowers to start in the top job at the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank last week.

The former Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department recreation coordinator brings experience from pitching in at women’s shelters and counseling runaway teenagers — plus a master’s degree in executive nonprofit leadership — to the role.

Kauk settled into the executive director role at the downtown Issaquah food pantry Jan. 18.

“Really, my first step is to do a good job accessing what’s going on,” she said. “I know we have a strong volunteer base. I’ll see what’s working and what’s not working.”

In the months ahead, she faces a significant task to reach out to the

community, and coordinate a small staff and more than 100 volunteers.

Kauk, 37, met city Human Services Coordinator Steve Gierke, a liaison between City Hall and human services organizations, applied for a grant and prepared to put out bids for income tax preparation in her initial days on the job.

Kauk plans to meet business and nonprofit organization leaders soon.

“I feel like it’s a huge privilege to have an opportunity to work for an organization that has such an awesome mission,” she said.

Kauk succeeds Executive Director Cherie Meier. The longtime food bank director left abruptly in August.

Leaders at the 29-year-old food pantry selected Kauk after a monthslong search. The food bank hired headhunter Greg Prothman last fall to conduct the regional search.

Prothman cut the recruiting fee by about $10,000, to $8,000 plus expenses. The food bank planned to use past donations and a sizable See FOOD

BANK, Page A5

Suspicious powder identified Cornstarch in mail leads to emergency response at office The suspicious powder responsible for a lockdown at a North Issaquah office building Jan. 13 turned out to be cornstarch.

Issaquah police and emergency crews mobilized to the building in the 1600 block of Northwest Sammamish Road at about 2 p.m. after receiving reports of a package containing a powdery substance.

Responders said a handful of workers reported headaches and sore throats.

The incident occurred at the Costco-owned and operated Lake Place Office Center, about a mile from Costco and Costco headquarters.

Eastside Fire & Rescue sent a hazardous materials team to retrieve and remove the package.

Officials also locked down the building and cordoned off the area for several hours.

The investigation expanded to include the police department, the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the agency responsible for mail-related crimes.

Cori Kauk, the new executive director at the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, takes a moment for a smile on her first day of work Jan. 18 at the downtown facility.

BY GREG FARRAR

Mayor highlights 2010 accomplishments

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Mayor Ava Frisinger plans to highlight city services and volunteer efforts to protect open space in the 2011 State of the City address Feb. 7.

The annual milestone also offers Frisinger and other leaders a chance to reflect on milestones from the past year.

People volunteered more than 5,600 hours for open space projects throughout 2010 — a figure Frisinger plans to highlight in the upcoming address.

The presentation, like others in years past, is scheduled to include video highlights of city programs from the year.

Frisinger touted sustainability

and technology goals in the 2010 address, plus long-term plans for the business district and downtown parks along Issaquah Creek.

The mayor tracked the key projects throughout the year.

Frisinger appointed a task force in late 2009 to craft the Central Issaquah Plan and outline redevelopment on 915 acres near Interstate 90 and state Route 900.

The city rolled out the Central Issaquah proposal in late October 2010, after the task force logged almost 1,000 hours in 13 months to prepare the plan.

The proposal has reached the Planning Policy Commission for discussion. Next, the plan heads to City Council committees for additional scrutiny. The measure requires the OK from the full

City, National Weather Service collaborate Forecasters aim to reduce confusion about flood data

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Information from the city and the National Weather Service offered a study in contrasts as rain-gorged Issaquah Creek spilled onto city streets in early December.

Issaquah Creek data from a gauge upstream in Hobart indicated a creek running high, but not enough to cause more than localized flooding. Information from a downstream gauge and a notice from National Weather Service meteorologists, on the other hand, cautioned residents to prepare for widespread flooding in the city.

The arrangement caused some confusion among floodplain residents.

“All of this data that we used to get and analyze and react to is now available for everybody to look at, so people look at that data and draw different conclusions than we do,” Bret Heath, city Public Works Operations and emergency management director, said after the Dec. 12 flood.

The city monitors real-time Issaquah Creek flood data from U.S. Geological Survey flood gauges in Hobart and near the

council before ground can be broken on any redevelopment.

The effort to turn former farmsteads along Rainier Boulevard North into public parks also reached a milestone last year.

The city Parks & Recreation Department and a Seattle landscape architecture firm offered the initial proposal for the downtown parks in November. The early draft then heads to multiple city boards and the City Council for adjustments throughout 2011.

The mayor emphasized a commitment to fiscal responsibility in the 2010 address. The city completed a round of budget cuts and layoffs in order to close a budget gap in the months before the speech.

Officials did not need to resort to similar austere measures last year, as the local economy started to recover from the recession.

“It was pretty quiet because we took action in 2009,” Frisinger said. “I think some of the council members would call it resetting the budget and resetting expectations. Because we did that — which was really difficult, it was painful — we made it so that there were relatively smooth operations during 2010.”

The mayor also appointed a

GET INVOLVED City Council regular meeting Agenda: Mayor Ava Frisinger delivers the 2011 State of the City address Feb. 7 7:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South 135 E. Sunset Way

group to study how technology relates to quality of life and business competitiveness in the community.

Frisinger announced the creation of the Issaquah Technology Task Force in the 2010 address.

Members started to meet not long after the January announcement.

“I hope to have from them some strategic planning for technological initiatives that we could take in the future,” she said.

That task force is drafting a report for Frisinger and council members. The report should be completed by the end of the second quarter.

Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

District dips into funds to keep resource officer Rural storefronts remain open, but deputies assigned elsewhere

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

BY GREG FARRAR

A shed houses a U.S. Geological Survey flood gauge beside Issaquah Creek at 252nd Avenue Southeast and Southeast 165th Street. creek mouth in Lake Sammamish State Park. Though emergency planners monitor both gauges, the city uses only the upstream Hobart gauge to determine realtime flood phases in Issaquah.

The city uses creek flow information in order to determine flood response. National Weather Service hydrologists and meteorologists, on the other hand, use the same information — plus

topography and numerous other factors — to formulate a forecast.

The agency has created models See FLOOD

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Issaquah School District leaders dipped into a budget reserve to keep the resource officer at Liberty High School, after cuts to the King County Sheriff’s Office eliminated the program.

King County Council members eliminated the resource officers assigned to Liberty and other schools in unincorporated areas in order to patch a $60 million budget hole late last year. The district

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Cold January still lingers, but attention has already turned to June weddings and other summertime events. The city rents the Pickering Barn and Tibbetts Creek Manor for weddings, receptions, parties, business meetings and more. Both facilities open for tours from 4:307:30 p.m. Jan. 26, so brides-to-be and others can get ideas. Call 8373367 or go to www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/rentals to learn more.

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kicked in $40,000 from a budget reserve in order to keep Deputy Dave Montalvo at the school through the end of the school year.

The austere county budget for 2011 also called for the police storefront in a rural area near Issaquah to close, but the facility remains open.

The county operates a storefront in the Four Creeks Unincorporated Area. The area encompasses 14,000 residents in Maple Hills, May Valley, Mirrormont and other communities between Issaquah and Renton.

The county continues to offer other services at storefronts in the county, but the sheriff’s office no

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The Issaquah Press

King County Council appoints citizens to redraw districts

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter King County Council members appointed a team of community leaders last week to update the map for representation in county government.

The council appointed four members Jan. 18 to the King County Districting Committee, the citizen committee responsible for redrawing council districts based on 2010 Census data. The county is carved into nine districts, each represented by a single council member.

“Redistricting is a challenging, time-consuming process that is vital to ensuring our residents are fairly represented,” Councilman Reagan Dunn said in a statement.

“We are grateful that these four highly-qualified community members are willing to provide their service to King County.”

Dunn represents District 9 on the nine-member council. The district encompasses the rural area near Issaquah, plus Newcastle, Maple Valley and areas inside Bellevue and Renton.

Issaquah proper is inside District 3, which is represented by Councilwoman Kathy Lambert.

The northeastern King County district is the largest in the county.

Both districts could be shifted as the citizen committee starts to sift through population data.

The council appointed representatives from across the county to serve on the panel. The lineup includes: Rod Dembowski is a partner

Nominate environmentalists for Ruth Kees award Nominate environmentalists for the top city eco-honor — the Ruth Kees Environmental Award for a Sustainable Community.

The annual award recognizes people for a record of outstanding commitment to natural resource preservation. Kees, a teacher, mentor and role model, advocated open

State panel tackles congressional, legislative districts

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

10th congressional seat in 2012.

Most political observers expect the district to be created on the Eastside or in the South Puget Sound region.

The change reflects the population figures released as part of the 2010 Census. The state population has swelled by 14.1 percent, since the 2000 Census, to 6,724,540 people.

State elections officials said the addition of a 10th district means significant changes for the other Evergreen State districts.

Washington last added a congressional seat — for the Tacoma-centric 9th Congressional District — after the 1990 Census.

The change in population during the last decade is certain to impact Issaquah’s congressional

and legislative districts.

The sprawling 8th Congressional District has added 137,750 residents since the 2000 Census. State figures indicate the district increased in population more than the state’s eight other congressional districts.

The district is home to about 800,000 people. The state considers the ideal population for a district to be 672,000.

Republican Congressman Dave Reichert has represented the suburban district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005.

The state added the 8th District after the 1980 Census. The district stretches from Bellevue, Issaquah, Sammamish and other Eastside and South King County cities through rural Pierce County.

at the Seattle-based law firm Foster Pepper, a former policy analyst for then-County Executive Gary Locke and a staff assistant for the U.S. Senate. Dembowski has also been a member of the Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council, the community council for the rural area near Issaquah.

John Jensen is president of Jensen Roofing Co. and a past member of the King County Charter Review Commission.

Jensen, a Newcastle resident, has also served the Newcastle

Chamber of Commerce as a longtime board member and past president.

Sally Nelson is a longtime civic leader in South King County and helped spearhead the effort to incorporate Burien. Then, she later served on the Burien City Council and as mayor.

Sally Poliak leads The Poliak Group, a strategic communications and public affairs advocacy firm, as CEO and president. Before she assumed the post, she served as the chief operating officer at Nyhus

Communications and spent 10 years at Microsoft in marketing and public affairs positions. Poliak served on the 1991 county districting committee.

“I am pleased that we have such a strong group of citizens engaged in many diverse civic activities who have volunteered for this duty,” Lambert said in the statement. “I appreciate the commitment they have made, and I look forward to working with this bipartisan panel to update our district boundaries based on the new census data.”

The county charter grants the authority for adopting a final districting map to the citizen Districting Committee, not the County Council.

Under the charter, the appointed Districting Committee members must select a fifth person to serve as a chairperson.

The committee then chooses a technical expert to serve as “districting master” and holds public meetings to gather community input. The committee must complete the process and file the final

space preservation and environmental protection.

The application is available on the municipal website, www.ci.issaquah.wa.us. Submit nominations until 5 p.m. Feb. 25.

Then, a committee reviews nominees and recommends a group of finalists to Mayor Ava Frisinger and City Council President John Traeger for selection.

The award is usually presented

at a spring or summer council meeting.

The late Kees received the first award. The lifelong environmentalist advocated for landmark and natural area preservation, sustainable development, recycling programs and protection of the Issaquah Valley Aquifer and Tiger Mountain. Kees died in May 2009.

Other honorees include late

Issaquah Alps Trails Club founder Harvey Manning; the late William Longwell Jr., a trails club cofounder; then-Councilman David Kappler; and, last year, Mountains to Sound Greenway pioneer Ted Thomsen.

The winner receives $500, funded through a donation from the Kees’ estate, and his or her name is engraved on a commemorative plaque.

Lee Soptich sworn in as fire chiefs association president

The process to reset the state’s legislative and congressional district started Jan. 18, after the members of the Washington State Redistricting Commission took office.

The bipartisan commission includes four voting members: Democrats Tim Ceis, a former Seattle deputy mayor; and Dean Foster, a former chief clerk for the state House of Representatives; and Republicans Slade Gorton, a former U.S. senator, and Tom Huff, a former state budget chairman.

The commission must select a fifth member to serve as a nonvoting chairperson.

Washington is in line to add a

How the redistricting process could reshape the legislative map for Issaquah is unknown, but population changes offer a clue.

The state considers the target population for a legislative district to be 137,326 people.

Since the last redistricting a decade ago, the 5th Legislative District has topped the target population by 22,294 residents — and ranks among the fastestgrowing districts in the state.

The neighboring 41st Legislative District nudged past the target by 5,955 residents. But the 48th Legislative District is shy of the state goal by 10,195 residents.

Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

Eastside Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Lee Soptich was sworn in as president of the King County Fire Chiefs Association on Jan. 19, for a second term.

Washington Court of Appeals Judge Anne Ellington conducted the swearing-in ceremony in Renton.

As president of the association, Soptich and association executive board members work Lee Soptich with county and city officials on programs and projects of joint interest.

The association is active at the local and state level in promoting safety initiatives, public education, and emergency management and preparedness, in addition to supporting legislation on various matters.

“It’s been a real honor to be a part of the team that is leading the industry in serving the community, and influencing where we can for safer conditions internally for our employees and externally with our customers,” Soptich said.

He will serve in his position as president through 2011.

Issaquah Medical Building project receives boost from state The planned Issaquah Medical Building is in line to receive $13.2 million in bonds, Gov. Chris

districting plan by Jan. 15, 2012.

“It’s intimidating, and at the same time it’s exciting,” Jensen said. “What we’re all waiting to see is the first map to get to see where the population changes have occurred.”

State law and the King County Charter require council district boundaries to be reset by using the most recent census data.

The statutes require the edges of each district to meet the boundaries of existing municipalities, election precincts, census tracts, recognized natural boundaries, and communities of related and mutual interest as closely as possible.

“We can all look around and see there was a development here or there in our neighborhood,” Jensen said. “There’s a little bit of anxiety until we get to see what needs to be done.”

Districts must also be drawn as contiguous areas and to be as nearly equal in population as possible. The population data may not be used to favor or disadvantage any racial group or political party.

“The council worked together to find committee members who have a deep knowledge of our local communities, an understanding of government and the political process, and an ability to work together on challenging issues,” council Chairman Larry Gossett said in the statement.

Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Reporter Tim Pfarr contributed to this report. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

Gregoire and the state Department of Commerce announced Jan. 18.

Plans call for a medical office building spread across 55,000 square feet.

The building is designed to meet Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Gold standards. The site for the building is along the just-completed Interstate 90 Undercrossing.

Overall, Gregoire and Department of Commerce leaders announced almost $100 million in bonds to fund economic development, energy conservation and infrastructure projects in King, Cowlitz, Skagit and Whatcom counties.

“These investments are critical to our economic recovery,” Gregoire said in a statement.

“They help local communities jump start important projects to improve their infrastructure, while putting people to work — primarily in construction, a sector that has been hit especially hard by the national recession.”

Officials said the projects should create or retain more than 700 jobs.

“Commerce’s mission is to grow and improve jobs in Washington,” Department of Commerce Director Rogers Weed said in the statement. “The 700plus jobs supported by these projects are desperately needed, and represent another step forward in our state’s economic recovery.”

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Issaquah representatives tapped for County Council committee posts

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Kathy Lambert is the point person on the King County Council for policies related to elections, licensing and more, the council announced Jan. 18.

The longtime councilwoman continues as chairwoman of the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee through 2011. Lambert assumed the top spot last year.

The committee considers policies related to numerous — and sometimes disparate — county services.

In addition to elections and licensing, the panel handles animal control, telecommunications, purchasing and wastewater treatment issues.

Members also oversee the county Assessor’s Office and Boeing Field.

Lambert represents Issaquah and northeastern King County on the council.

Councilman Reagan Dunn, the

other Issaquah-area representative, also serves on the committee.

The council appointed Dunn and other members as leaders of regional committees last week.

Dunn has been tapped as chairman for the Regional Transit Committee. The board recommends polices and plans related to bus service, commuter vanpools and van service for disabled riders. The committee also has a say in establishing the structure for transit fares, purchasing buses, and building bus shelters and transit lots.

Dunn represents rural King County near Issaquah, plus Maple Valley, Newcastle and other Eastside communities.

Lambert and Dunn serve on a handful of boards and committees each.

Both representatives hold seats on the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee — the group responsible for outlining policies related to the 2012 spending

plan — and the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee.

Members recommend policies related to criminal justice and emergency management, plus human services and housing programs.

Lambert serves on the Regional Water Quality Committee. The panel handles water quality and sewer service issues, rate policies and long-term facilities plans.

Lambert, alongside council members Joe McDermott and Julia Patterson, also serves on the King County Board of Health.

The council completed the yearly reshuffle Jan. 18.

The committee assignments complete a reorganization process launched Jan. 3, after members elected Councilman Larry Gossett as chairman and Councilwoman Jane Hague as vice chairwoman.

Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

City offers energy retrofit classes Step inside a retrofitted house and learn about energy conservation soon.

Residents can learn how to save money by learning steps to make homes more energy efficient at a series of classes sponsored by the city. The free classes are Feb. 5-6.

The city, alongside Puget Sound Energy and Gary Wood, from Applied Performance Technologies, plan to teach the class next month at a retrofitted home.

“This is a very unique class, in that we’re hosting it onsite, at a retrofitted home right here in Issaquah,” city Resource Conservation Office Project Manager Brad Liljequist. “We really wanted residents to see how easy — and affordable — energysaving home improvements can be.”

The class covers basic building science to teach participants how a home “breathes” and how the heating system works.

The lesson aims to teach people how building leaks affect comfort, efficiency, health and moisture in the home. Homes can lose up to 30 percent of their heat through air leaks.

The class also includes information about air sealing — how and why to seal windows, walls, doors, crawl spaces and attics — insulation, and tips to limit home energy use and stay comfortable.

Participants can see the steps

involved, ask questions and learn how to do many improvements themselves. The house will also undergo a blower door test during the classes to show how and where homes leak and let in drafts.

The city used a federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to offer the class.

“Thanks to grants, we can offer this class for free,” Liljequist said.

“What’s better, we will be teaching our participants how to immediately save money on their energy bills.”

GET INVOLVED Home energy retrofit classes 9 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 3 p.m. Feb. 5 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 6 Free Call 837-3402 or e-mail rco@ci.issaquah.wa.us and indicate preferred class times.

Participants will be contacted to confirm the time and class details.

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Holiday’s last gasp During the annual Kiwanis/Key Club Christmas Tree pickup, an annual fund raiser for the Issaquah Key Club student body, more than 100 Christmas trees were picked up, stripped and stuffed into a larger wood recycling dumpster.

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King County could ask voters to renew fund for veterans services

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter King County voters could be asked in November to fund programs to help local veterans and military personnel.

Councilmen Reagan Dunn, Bob Ferguson and Pete Von Reichbauer last week proposed a renewal of the county veterans and human services levy. The legislation is the initial step to maintain funding for veterans services after the current levy expires at the end of the year.

Ferguson is the prime sponsor of the renewal and the initial measure. The electorate adopted the veterans and human services levy by a decisive margin in 2005.

“The veterans and humans services levy honors our veterans and helps thousands of King County residents,” he said in a statement. “During this recession, the critical services provided by the levy are needed more than

ever.”

The legislation proposed Jan. 3 calls for the levy to be renewed for another six years at the existing rate of 5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. The cost amounts to about $20 on a $400,000 home.

Republicans Dunn and Von Reichbauer joined Democrat Ferguson to back — and lend bipartisan support to — the measure.

(Though voters made the council nonpartisan in 2008, members continue to caucus along partisan lines on many issues.)

“The veterans and human services levy has helped many people, including many veterans, over the last five years,” Dunn said in the statement. “While the county is being forced to eliminate human services from its general fund budget, we must maintain this modest funding source. It is the least we can do to honor the sacrifice of our returning heroes.”

The councilman represents

rural King County near Issaquah, plus Newcastle and parts of Bellevue and Renton.

The initial levy attracted percent from 58 percent of voters. In order for the levy to continue, the council must agree to place the measure on the November ballot in 2011 and a majority of the electorate must support the proposal.

The measure generates about $13 million per year — half of the money is dedicated for veterans programs and the other half is used for general human services programs. The legislation to renew the levy calls for the same formula.

The levy has been used to add shelter beds available for homeless veterans, to increase treatment services for post-traumatic stress disorder and to support other programs.

Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

St. Joseph accepting applicants The St. Joseph School invites families to enroll their children for the 2011-12 school year.

St. Joseph, founded in 1994, has three campuses: a preschool in Sammamish; a preschool through third-grade campus in Issaquah; and a fourth-grade through eighthgrade campus in Snoqualmie.

Get information meeting times at www.sjsissaquah.org, or contact the school office at office@sjsissaquah.org or 313-9129 to schedule a one-and-a-half-hour tour.

Registrations for the Catholic schools are due Feb. 18.

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OPINION

Legislature could make info less accessible PRESS E DITORIAL

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nce again, the state Legislature is messing with the public’s easy access to local government’s basic functions. Senate Bill 5360 and House Bill 1478 will give cities and counties in Washington state the option to place required government notices on their websites instead of publishing in a newspaper of record.

Yes, the move would save money for cities, but at a far greater cost to the public. Instead of having the notices of new ordinances, zoning changes, public hearings, tax rates, road closures and much more come along with your newspaper, you will need to go to each local agency’s website. In Issaquah, that might mean websites for the city, the county, fire districts, water and sewer district, Port of Seattle and the school district.

The Issaquah Press publishes the legal notices for many of those agencies now. And we publish them online at www.issaquahpress.com and at a statewide website for aggregated public notices. We do charge for publishing in the newspaper, but not for the online publications. Once published, we provide notarized affidavits as proof of publication.

This is not just a money issue — we all want government to be as lean as possible. This is bad public policy. The citizens of Washington have voted repeatedly for an open government, and keeping us informed of what our government employees and elected officials are doing is a paramount part of their job.

It might seem like filler in the paper (page B8-B9 in today’s issue), but 53 percent of our readers say they read legal notices regularly, according to a 2009 survey conducted by Pulse Research. Furthermore, 86 percent of respondents to the survey agree that agencies should be required to publish legal notices in the newspaper. Those survey results were similar across the state.

Moving legal notices to online publication is yet another threat to the viability of newspapers, but it is also an enormous step backward for government accountability. The small savings for government agencies has a huge downside for citizens who need and want to know where their tax dollars are going and what decisions are being made that will impact their lives.

Let your state representative — http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder — know that they have a lot more important things to deal with than reducing your access to government actions.

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My weather knowledge was a little foggy

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very morning, when I get off Interstate 90 to drive into Issaquah, I look up at Tiger, Squak and Cougar mountains to get a glimpse of their surreal greenery. Mostly, I just see a bunch of fog.

That dense, whitish-gray stuff isn’t on my A list. It reminds me of Harry Potter’s dementors. It’s gloomy and makes me feel claustrophobic. Fog hides the sun — which, I guess means I don’t have to wear sunscreen, but it shields all of the vitamin D I could potentially be making from those ultraviolet rays.

And don’t even get me started on literary metaphors. Charles Dickens used it to set a dismal scene in “Bleak House.” In Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” fog causes Huck and Jim to miss a turn, making them head south into slave country, away from the freedom of the North.

Still, it turns out my understanding of fog was, well, foggy.

Recently, I read that California’s redwood trees depend on fog for moisture during the dry summer months. A study in the “Proceedings of the National

Academy of Sciences” found that fog in Northern California had decreased 33 percent in the past 100 years, endangering the giant trees that Laura are not known to reproduce Geggel naturally anyPress reporter where else in the world.

“Really?” I thought. “These trees are doomed because it’s not foggy enough?”

I called three arborists about town. Chris Welch, with Pacific Plants, said fog acts as a source of water for many trees.

It works like a dribble down effect, literally.

Clouds and fog hang around the tops of trees. The moisture condenses on tree foliage, where it is either absorbed by the tree, or falls from the tree, watering the undergrowth.

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Assigning blame to Tea Party critics is irresponsible, inflammatory rhetoric Re: Tea Party organizer takes exception to being called an accomplice to murder: Delvin, the government has not destroyed half of your life savings; the mortgage industry and banks did that. And unless you pulled all of your retirement investments out of the market, most of it is back. Yes, your income is taxed, just as it has been and will continue to be; nothing new there. As for the health care legislation, whether or not it is good or bad for you (or me) is far from clear. Hard to tell from all of the misinformation.

The terrible shootings in Tucson are apparently the work of a severely mentally sick individual. There is no evidence to Jan. 26 that the unhealthy level of political discourse so common in America today influenced the actions of the shooter. It is wrong to accuse you of being an accomplice to murder because of your apparent support of inflammatory rhetoric; that conclusion is clearly yours.

On the other hand, the irresponsible and unsubstantiated allegations of extremists add nothing to an intelligent conversation about the real outcomes of legislation like healthcare. What is required is a fact-based discussion, minimizing partisan opinions, about how best to deal with the real problems we face as a nation.

“Who is it that politicized this terrible tragedy?” you ask. Pogo had the answer: “We have met the enemy and he is us.” Your comments don’t help.

Paul Beckman Ravensdale

Wednesday start times

Parents are not as responsible for tardiness as confusing schedule Wednesday is a bad day for Issaquah School District elementary schools. For example, according to the district, tardiness at Grand Ridge Elementary School in the 2009-2010 school year was a remarkably consistent 1 percent on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. But it jumped to 6 percent on Wednesdays. Six times higher!

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Don’t you want to have yummy smoked salmon for dinner? Well, soon, if we don’t help, you won’t be able to because salmon will be extinct! More than 150,000 people celebrated the Issaquah Salmon Days festival, and if all of those people really care about salmon, they will do what they can to help them.

Listen to all of these cool things about these amazing animals! Did you know that a female salmon can lay up to 8,000 eggs and only two or three can survive to come back and spawn?

Well, you might be wondering exactly how they come back to spawn. They have an amazing sense of smell, so that even if they’re out in the middle of the ocean, they can smell the stream they were born in!

There are many other reasons why we should help salmon and keep their habitats clean. First, salmon are some amazing animals! If we let them die, we will be missing an amazing part of our world. Next, guess what?

If we clean up salmon habitats, we are cleaning up our own, too!

The most important reason why we should save salmon is they are part of the food chain. If we let them die out, other animals might too! You don’t want all life to die out, do you? Well, those were some reasons why we should save salmon.

There are lots of things we can do to help salmon. Here are just a few: You should recycle so that garbage doesn’t end up in streams.

Also, be careful not to let any chemicals or poisons get into streams.

If people start to care more about salmon, I will be so proud to live in a world that cares about salmon.

For all of these reasons and more, please help salmon. Thank you for reading!

Indiana Grand Ridge third-grader

Issaquah

LETTERS WELCOME Note from the editor: Emily Lee’s third-grade class at Grand Ridge Elementary School recently learned about Pa-

Issaquah bike lanes

This is a laudable effort. These “little red fish” are a delight to see in our creeks in the fall.

Historically, we’re pretty good at hatchery efforts but less willing to alter our operations to achieve the habitat requirements. Without the sustainable development and habitat efforts,

cific salmon, and how “responsible citizens have an obligation to speak out to make positive change in our world.” Letters to The Press are the students’ first foray into persuasive writing.

Matthew Barry

the hatchery efforts will only delay the decline.

Bill Pierce

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This spike in tardiness is primarily caused by parents who forget school starts 15 minutes earlier on Wednesdays. Parents should, of course, get their kids to elementary school on time, and they should certainly shoulder most of the blame. But the district is unnecessarily making it more difficult than it needs to be with its inconsistent start times.

On average, 24 students were tardy every Wednesday at Grand Ridge last year. So far in the 2010-2011 school year, it has more than doubled to 51. Multiply that by the other 13 elementary schools that have inconsistent starts, and we have hundreds of students who are tardy every Wednesday.

It’s such a serious problem that Grand Ridge has just implemented an innovative incentive program to encourage students to be on time.

In early January, Principal Christy Otley reminded parents that tardiness has negative consequences on the quality of education, writing, “If your child is late to school, it also affects learning.”

I agree. Parents need to take concrete steps to reduce tardiness. And so does the district.

If the district wants to dismiss students two hours early on Wednesdays, then the obvious solution is to keep the start time the same and simply end school two hours early. Instead, the district changed both the start time (by a ridiculously insignificant 15 minutes) and the end time.

Challenger is the only district elementary school that has consistent start times. Not surprisingly, the 2009-2010 school year statistics show a flat tardiness rate throughout the week.

No Wednesday spike. These comparative statistics clearly demonstrate that inconsistent start times lead to high tardiness; consistent start times do not.

The Bellevue and Lake Washington school districts also have early dismissals on Wednesdays. And they both provide consistent start times for every elementary school in their districts. The Issaquah School District can and should do likewise.

Why do bicyclists riding Newport Way and state Route 900 think they can ride two or three abreast and take up the bike lane and half the car lane? Heaven forbid a car drift over into the bike lane. Shame! Shame! Bicyclists seem to think they have the whole road to ride in. What’s up with that?

Wynne Wiatt

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ROLL CALL House Bill 1086, adopting a

Food bank FROM PAGE A1

gift from a private donor to cover the costs.

The search firm received 54 applications for the job, and then narrowed the list to five candidates for interviews, longtime board member John Williams said.

Prothman also handled the search to hire Issaquah City Administrator Bob Harrison last fall.

Kauk is slated to earn in the $60,000 range per year, plus benefits, as executive director. The package is similar to the compensation package offered to Meier.

Long record of service Leaders at the food bank enacted reforms last year after Seattle consultant Moss Adams issued a long list of recommendations for the food pantry to upgrade services.

The report suggested the executive director role be redefined.

Consultants called for the manager to spend less time involved in collecting, shelving and managing donations and more time on fundraising, goal setting and community outreach.

2009-11 supplemental operating budget, which provides additional savings in the 2009-11 biennial budget, passed the House by a vote of 55-43.

It reduces the total state deficit by $345 million, eliminating $222 million in current spending and $123 million in fund transfers. The spending reductions were accomplished by reducing spending across many state agencies and a series of fund transfers.

The largest cuts were made to programs at the Department of Social Health Services and educations serv-

Kauk said she read the Moss Adams report after the food bank board offered her the top job. “I definitely got the impression that they were looking for somebody who could be in the public eye and build relationships and collaborations with all different types of people in our community, but also businesses, organizations, nonprofits,� she said.

The report also recommended better measures to refer clients to additional aid programs, manage volunteers and written procedures to outline accounting, human resources, volunteer coordination and other day-to-day tasks. “I had a good idea of what the strengths and weaknesses of the organization were already,� Kauk said.

The executive director plans to collaborate to create a strategic plan for the food bank in the months ahead.

Williams said the board sought someone enthusiastic and organized, someone able to work well alongside food pantry staffers and volunteers.

Kauk “had the poise and knowledge we were looking for,� he said. “She does not have food bank experience, but she has nonprofit experience and city experience.�

Kauk grew up on the Kitsap

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to forecast flooding on larger waterways, including the Snoqualmie River. “For Issaquah, the issue for lead time is, we don’t have the model on Issaquah Creek, like we do on our other rivers,� National Weather Service Senior Service Hydrologist Brent Bower said.

Heath, a longtime emergency planner, said the effort to forecast flood phases for Issaquah Creek can pose a challenge. “Those accuracy rates increase considerably, the closer you get to an actual event,� he said. “So, the forecasts that are out several days have less accuracy level than the ones that are out a day or 12 hours.�

The creek basin includes tributary creeks crisscrossing the region and runoff from the Issaquah Alps. Issaquah Creek has a smaller basin — and more difficult area to predict conditions — than the Green River or Snoqualmie River basins. Conditions change quickly in the Issaquah basin, and 60 minutes can mean the difference between flood phases.

ices. ESHB 1086 is now before the Senate for further consideration.

5 Rep. Glenn Anderson, (R-Fall City) 5 Rep. Jay Rodne, (R-North Bend) 41 Rep. Judy Clibborn, (D-Mercer Island) 41 Rep. Marcie Maxwell, (D-Renton) 48 Rep. Deborah Eddy, (D-Kirkland) 48 Rep. Ross Hunter, (D-Medina)

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Cable TV Commission 6 p.m.

Coho Room, City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way

Jan. 26 Issaquah School Board 7 p.m.

Issaquah School District Administration Building 565 N.W. Holly St.

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Peninsula and majored in recreation at Western Washington University.

After graduating in 1997, she worked in a battered women’s shelter, the Cocoon House for homeless youth and a YMCA in Cambridge, Mass.

Kauk started at the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department in 2000 as a recreation coordinator, planning community events and youth camps.

The annual Bellingham Kids’ Festival ranked among her favorite events. The festival allowed Kauk to entertain children with free food, performers, inflatable toys, face painting and clowns.

To pull off the event, she worked around the clock and collaborated with local businesses to produce a festival for about 5,000 people.

Kauk also founded and coordinated a Bellingham teenager volunteer program focused on service work and leadership for middle and high school students. Through the program, she accompanied students to the Bellingham Food Bank and animal refuge programs to teach them about community and to showcase positive youth involvement to the public. ‘Not reinventing the wheel’ Bellingham Food Bank Executive Director Mike Cohen praised Kauk

“It is a difficult drainage basin to try and do forecasting for, but they are working on it,� Heath said.

In order to clear up confusion about the gauges and flood information, city planners and National Weather Service forecasters met in December to discuss creek data.

The parties agreed to communicate better in order to alleviate confusion about flood information, but the details remain undefined.

In addition, city spokeswoman Autumn Monahan, the official responsible for updating information during a natural disaster or other emergency, changed the municipal website to present emergency flood information on a single page.

The city offers real-time data, but other sources might not be updated as often, so Heath encouraged residents to use information from the municipal website, radio station and recorded phone line.

The deluge last month also allowed planners to collect data from a gauge installed last year in a “blind spot� along Issaquah Creek.

The gauge should account for runoff from the 15 Mile Creek drainage off Tiger Mountain, but planners need numerous floods in order to calibrate the device.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 •

Planning Policy Commission Agenda: Central Issaquah Plan 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South 135 E. Sunset Way

Local Improvement District 24 public hearing 9 a.m.

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Feb. 1

for the energy she brings to each role. “I think she possesses a good skill set for food banks, which is very positive and focused, getting as much food to people as effectively as possible and with a lot of dignity,� he said. “I think she’s just got really good intuition and ideas for her job.�

The municipal parks department laid off Kauk in September 2010 amid budget cuts. “Even though I had been there 10 years, I was still one of the least-senior people,� she said.

So, Kauk decided to focus on her education and earned a master’s degree from Seattle University in executive nonprofit leadership. “I was ready to find the perfect executive director position at a small nonprofit,� she said.

Prothman launched the regional search for the Issaquah director in October.

Kauk said Issaquah appealed to her because the city has a closeknit community and a proximity to the outdoors. In her free time, she heads outside for mountain biking, trail running, skiing and snowboarding. “It will be fun to explore some other mountains besides Baker,� she said.

Kauk said she looks forward to

the leadership and responsibility of the executive director position.

Because the role requires her to get to know so many people — volunteers, clients, local business owners, and the local Kiwanis and Rotary clubs — she said community outreach is her early priority.

By canvassing Issaquah, Kauk said she hopes to learn how many people know about the food bank and, for people unaware of the pantry, she hopes to explain the mission and referral process. “I feel like anybody can get behind a mission where you’re supporting a community and making sure everybody has food,� she said.

In addition, she said she also hopes to learn Spanish in order to communicate with more food pantry customers.

In the meantime, Kauk has reached out to contacts and mentors at the Bellingham Food Bank and Food Lifeline for ideas. “I’m already tapping into best practices, not reinventing the wheel,� she said.

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longer assigns deputies to the facilities. Sgt. John Urquhart, sheriff’s office spokesman, said some deputies continue to use storefronts for their computer access and restrooms.

The county could reduce additional services at storefronts. The budget funds the community service representatives responsible for manning the facilities through February.

Issaquah and other school districts agreed to keep resource officers through the end of the school year. The sheriff’s office reassigned eight other resource officers to patrol.

Urquhart said many resource officers, like the popular Montalvo, had become a prized part of the school community. “That’s why these schools were so upset, and why some of them were able to keep their SROs,� Urquhart said. “They got the rug pulled out from under them by the County Council right in the middle of a school year.�

River & Streams Board 7 p.m.

Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest 1775 12th Ave. N.W.

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Issaquah district spokeswoman Sara Niegowski said district officials plan to reexamine the resource officer position after the legislative session concludes. “At this point, it’s up to the school district,� Urquhart said. “If they want them, they’re going to have to pay for them virtually 100 percent or if we can get federal grants specifically for that, then we’ll do that.�

The agency has used grants to fund school resource officers in the past.

The county budget eliminated 28 deputy positions from the sheriff’s office, reduced police service in rural areas, and curtailed investigations into burglaries and other property crimes. The budget eliminated about 300 staff positions.

The council approved the lean budget in November, after a monthslong debate about how to fund police and other criminal justice services. Officials asked residents to approve a sales tax hike in order to save off the cuts.

The electorate defeated Proposition 1 — a proposal to raise the sales tax rate to 2 cents per $10 purchase on the Nov. 2 ballot — by a double-digit margin. Officials hoped to use the $35 million generated through the hike to close the budget shortfall.

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a parking lot near the redwood trees, the bucket wouldn’t have any water in it,� Tom Hinckle, interim director and professor at the University of Washington School of Forest Resources, said. “The bucket you put in the forest would have water in it,� about 15 inches annually, actually.

Issaquah hikers might notice this phenomenon, too. Hiking through a cloud of fog in the woods might cause precipitation or make moisture cling to your clothes. If you walk across a foggy, open field, it might be cold, but not wet. “The trees can intercept very fine droplets of water that would otherwise not fall to the ground,� Hinckle said.

Old-growth forests can ensnare fog. When trees are larger and of varying heights, there is more surface area that interacts with the fog. These forests cause the fog to dive down into their canopy, like a sheet of water on a broken surface.

Trees of a uniform height, usually second- or third-growth forests, buoy the fog above them, preventing the fog from its downward swooping. Those poor trees are missing out of a slurpfest of moisture — compliments of the fog.

Fog’s benefits don’t stop there. It can carry nutrients that flora can absorb, just like children who pop Flintstones Vitamins.

Fog from the ocean can carry important sulfates, magnesium and sodium — yum. Further inland, fog carries less attractive items — air pollution, for one. “It’s sort of a good news, bad news,� Hinckle said.

Fog means plants and trees don’t have to transpire as much, letting them retain more water. It also means they don’t get as much sunlight so they can’t photosynthesize like plants in Hawaii, so it’s a mixed blessing, City Arborist Alan Haywood said.

But, our native plants thrive in low sunlight and high moisture: Western red cedar, sword ferns, salal, Sitka spruce and vine maples. On the downside, ornamental, non-native plants can’t deal with our Pacific Northwest weather. “I would say don’t grow roses,� Haywood said.

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• Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Issaquah elementary schools earn King County eco honor Creekside, Grand Ridge recognized for recycling

By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter Milk carton, paper and bottle recycling? Check.

Composting? Capri Sun recycling? Check and check again.

King County Green Schools Program honored Issaquah’s Creekside and Grand Ridge elementary schools in January for their resource conservation, recycling included.

Creekside and Grand Ridge were two of eight schools honored countywide.

“Each of these eight schools can be proud of how it involves students and staff in learning about conservation and improving conservation practices,” King County Green Schools Program Manager Dale Alekel said.

Creekside and Grand Ridge achieved Level 1 in the Green Schools Program, focusing on waste reduction and recycling.

Hopelink cancels Talk Time English classes in Issaquah

Creekside, a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Designcertified building, opened in fall 2010 and started recycling from the get-go. Today, students and staff have a recycling rate of 55 percent and reduce their waste by recycling not only the usual suspects — paper and plastic — but also milk cartons and food scraps.

“The kids are really great about it,” Program Assistant Judy Bowlby said. “They dump their milk cartons out and put the carton into the recycle bin.”

Students can participate in TerraCycle’s Capri Sun Juice Pouch Brigade, directing the discarded pouches toward artists that can make them into bags, clipboards, pencil cases, waste baskets and fences.

Though staff members led the initial “green” initiative, student leaders plan to get involved soon.

The Creekside student council is looking for ways student can show their “green” spirit, and a group of students called the Waste Watchers will monitor the disposal bins at lunch to make sure students are recycling and composting when possible.

A recent lunchtime poll found that about 80 percent of primary students and 80 percent of inter-

mediate students had increased their recycling at home after learning about it at school, Principal Robin Earl said.

Creekside Custodian Dave Holbrook previously worked at Newcastle Elementary School, another “green” school.

At Creekside, “We’re right on the cutting edge,” he said. “We don’t have any incandescent bulbs in this building. All of our bulbs are fluorescent.”

Creekside’s lights are connected to motion sensors, so lights turn off when a room is vacant for 20 minutes.

“The district has done a great job with keeping up with the technology as it’s coming,” Holbrook said.

The less waste the school produces, the fewer times the garbage hauler has to empty its trash bins, thereby saving the district money, he added.

At Grand Ridge, students boast a 62 percent recycling rate. At lunch, students are encouraged to save food they might normally throw away.

“If there was a food that they got for their school lunch that was packaged, like a string cheese, they could put it on the table and then other students could take it,” Vice Principal Leslie Lederman said.

Hopelink canceled its English Talk Time classes at Issaquah Valley Elementary School last month due to budget cuts.

About nine people used the free class, where they divided into beginning and advanced groups to practice their English speaking skills, Talk Time Coordinator and AmeriCorps member Kelli Graham said.

Hopelink is not the first to cut English language classes because of budget cuts. In March 2009, Renton Technical College ended its English class, which helped 22 people from Brazil, China, Korea, Mexico, Russia and Ukraine at a classroom at the Community Church of Issaquah.

Even with the cuts, English language learners looking for classes

BY LESLIE LEDERMAN

Madelyn Fernstrom (left) and Jarrod Morgan, students in Sanjana Pathak’s fourth-grade class at Grand Ridge Elementary School, dump a classroom tub of mixed paper into a barrel for recycling.

If students brought a sack lunch but didn’t eat everything, they could give their extra food to a friend, or take it home and eat it as a snack later.

The school eliminated the use of wrapped straws, and uses durable or compostable trays during lunch.

Since Grand Ridge opened in

2006, students and teachers have recycled nonstop. Students use scrap paper notepads, and the PTA uses online minutes instead of printing hard copies.

Third-grade teacher Renee DeTolla is spearheading a “green” team of students who will work to increase composting rates so they will have more soil for their school

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can still find them around town.

The Issaquah Valley Senior Center offers English language classes to people who speak Chinese. The center offers the free class for seniors and adults from 10 a.m. - noon every Monday at 75 N.E. Creek Way. No registration is required, Program Coordinator April Nelson said.

The Issaquah Library offers free English Talk Time classes led by a facilitator on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:308:30 p.m.

“They just have conversation in English and can get clarification for things they don’t understand,” Reference Librarian Elizabeth Panni said.

Bellevue College offers English

classes through its Adult Basic Education program for as little as $25, as long as the student is both an adult and a permanent resident who is an immigrant or refugee.

Bellevue College also offers English classes through its English Language Institute and Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training.

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Of Issaquah’s 24 schools, 13 participate in the Green Schools Program. In King County, 450 schools have cut waste since the program began in 2003.

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Cascade Water Alliance seals deal for future Issaquah water supply

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The state Department of Ecology and Cascade Water Alliance sealed a deal last month for a water-rights package to secure a future drinking water source for Issaquah residents.

The rights grant the alliance the authority to use Lake Tapps in Pierce County as a long-term drinking water source. Issaquah is a member of the alliance.

The rights allow the alliance to store water in the Lake Tapps Reservoir, divert water from the White River into the lake to supply water for the water supply project and withdraw water from Lake Tapps for municipal water supply purposes. The project as proposed could take 50 years to develop.

Under the agreement, Cascade has the authority to use up to 48 million gallons of lake water per day for public use.

Department of Ecology officials presented the documents to alliance board members Dec. 15.

“Acquiring this water right is a significant step for Cascade,” Lloyd Warren, alliance board chairman and a Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer District commissioner, said in a statement. “It helps fulfill Cascade’s mission to meet the long-term water needs of our members, and it supports a regional water supply system designed to meet the needs of Central Puget Sound well into the future.”

The agency and Cascade announced the agreement in September.

“It is my pleasure to present, on behalf of the State Department of Ecology, four water rights to Cascade, which allows them to use water for municipal drinking water and to make sure other communities will also have future water,” Department of Ecology representative Tom Loranger said Dec. 15.

The decision represents years of negotiations among the alliance, the state, Pierce County, American

Local families needed to host Chernobyl children The 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster is April 26.

More than 750,000 children are still living in the most contaminated areas.

For the Children of the World provides health respite and rest for these children by providing some basic medical and dental care, and a chance to replenish their system with a clean environment and healthy food.

Time spent away from the radiation allows their bodies to flush out contaminants, so their immune system can rebuild and fight the effects when they return home.

This year, 20 children are looking for host families in the U.S. from June 14 - July 26. If interested in hosting a child (or sharing host responsibilities), call 206-953-2279 or go to www.ftcotw.org.

Registration opens for AtWork! breakfast fundraiser Help AtWork! raise money for programs as the nonprofit organization hosts a fundraising breakfast April 13. The event runs from 7-9 a.m. at The Westin Bellevue.

Registration is open for the event. The fundraiser is open to individuals, groups and corporate sponsorships. Register online at w w w. a t w o r k w a . o r g / b r e a k fast2011/index.html.

AtWork! is dedicated to helping disabled people learn skills, find and retain jobs. The organization designs customized employment solutions to enhance workplace productivity, and the lives of clients. AtWork! also offers clients a range of training and employment opportunities in landscaping, recycling and document-management services.

The organization operates a recycling and training facility along Seventh Avenue Northwest in Issaquah.

King County Council appoints jail director King County Council members have confirmed Bellevue Councilwoman Claudia Balducci as the director of the county Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, the agency responsible for the King County Jail.

Balducci has served in the role as acting director since October.

The council confirmed the appointment Jan. 10. County Executive Dow Constantine

ON THE WEB Cascade Water Alliance leaders seek feedback about the Lake Tapps plan from residents in alliance member areas. Complete a brief survey about the proposal at the alliance website, www.cascadewater.org.

Indian tribes, nearby cities and Lake Tapps community groups.

“The documents are tremendously technical, but really represent trust between all parties and a cooperative, collaborative effort to provide water for the region’s future,” Loranger said.

The alliance has asked Issaquah residents and other customers to complete a brief survey about Lake Tapps.

In 1980, the state closed the White River to new water-right allocations, so Cascade had to demonstrate the possible environmental benefit and public need for the proposal.

Many homes and parks ring century-old Lake Tapps. The lake is a reservoir created in 1911 as part of a hydroelectric project.

Nowadays, the lake offers many recreational opportunities, such as boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming.

Formed in 1999 and headquartered in Bellevue, the alliance supplies water to more than 370,000 county residents and 22,000 businesses — or nearly 50 percent of retail water sales in King County outside of Seattle. Besides Issaquah, the regional group includes the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District — the utility for many North Issaquah customers — Bellevue and other Eastside and South King County cities and water districts.

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praised the appointment.

“Claudia has earned respect in the corrections community and the region at large, and her unique combination of experience with labor and with cities provides a foundation for continued strong partnerships,” he said in a statement. “She brings intelligence, a willingness to listen and enthusiasm that will help lead us to continued improvements in the safety of the public, inmates and staff at our facilities.”

Balducci has served the county in numerous roles since 1999.

In the most recent post, she served as the county’s settlement coordinator as the U.S. Department of Justice checked improvements to inmate care at the jail. Balducci has also served the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention as operations manager, regional jail coordinator and labor negotiator. In addition, she has served on the Bellevue City Council since 2004.

Nominate outstanding historic preservation projects for honor The people responsible for preserving the past could receive some recognition in the near future.

The state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation seeks notable people, organizations and projects for the 21st Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation.

The agency recognizes recipients during a ceremony in May — National Historic Preservation Month.

Participants can nominate people, organizations and projects in one of the following categories: historic preservation planning, historic property rehabilitation projects, career achievement, public education, stewardship, special achievement and media.

Nominations must be postmarked or submitted to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation by 5 p.m.

March 4.

Find the nomination form at the agency’s website, www.dahp.wa.gov. Or call Russell Holter at 360-586-3533 or e-mail russell.holter@dahp.wa.gov to learn more.

The awards ceremony — sponsored by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation — is May 3.

The event takes place at the Capitol.

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Injured prowler A bobcat wounded in its left rear hip was seen Jan. 20 napping and then limping slowly away in the backyard of Garry and Karen Wilson at their South Firs area home. Garry Wilson reported it had a patch of fur about the size of a silver dollar missing, but the blood was dried. Wilson said he was told by an animal control agency it lacked the resources to patch up the animal and return it to the wild, and if the bobcat was suffering their only option was to come out and euthanize it.

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County seeks trash masters for recycling course King County encourages residents to engage in some trash talking and enroll in the Master Recycler Composter training program soon.

The training is open to all King County residents in communities outside of Seattle.

The program offers training for home composting, recycling and waste prevention, plus information about alternatives to household hazardous waste disposal and solid waste impacts on climate change.

The county Solid Waste Division sponsors the program to reduce the amount of material dumped at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill near Issaquah. Officials estimate more than half of the material considered to be “garbage” at the landfill is actually recyclable material.

The application deadline is Feb. 3. The course runs from Feb. 10 to March 24 at the Kent Centennial Center. The course is scheduled for Thursdays from 6:30-9 p.m. and some Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The training includes field trips Feb. 12 and March 5.

Download the application for the program at the Solid Waste Division website, http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/mrc.

In exchange for free training, program graduates offer 40 hours of volunteer outreach in communities. The focus is on recycling and waste reduction topics.

Homeowners turn backyards into wildlife sanctuaries The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has reached a milestone in the effort to turn backyards into urban wildlife sanctuaries.

The agency’s Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program has celebrated 25 years — and exceeded a goal to turn 10,000 properties into sanctuaries in the year leading to 2010. The program had enrolled 11,454 properties across the state in time for the Dec. 31, 2010, deadline.

Residents can learn more about the program at the agency website, www.wdfw.wa.gov/living/backyard.

The program emphasizes urban and suburban properties — areas in need of habitat development and restoration. The largest chunk of properties — 89 percent, or 10,238 — is in Western Washington, from Bellingham to Vancouver.

The agency launched the 10,000 by 2010 campaign in summer

2009 and enrolled the 10,000th property in April 2010.

The backyard sanctuary program started in 1985 in the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Mill Creek office and then caught on elsewhere.

The basic idea of the program is simple: wildlife stewardship starts at home, even in urban settings.

The program is designed to help offset the loss of wildlife habitat to growth by encouraging backyard landscaping to provide food and cover for wildlife.

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King Conservation District appoints director King Conservation District leaders have picked the interim executive director for the full-time role, the agency announced last week.

Sara Hemphill has served in the interim role since January 2010, after serving as a consultant to the district for 10 years and logging almost 20 years on resource conservation and regulatory compliance projects.

“Sara will continue to play a key role in furthering the district’s goals and objectives,” district Chairman Bill Knutsen said in a statement. “Her unique blend of career experience and knowledge of the district have been invaluable over the past year.”

In addition to administrative duties, Hemphill continues to serve as the legislative strategist, lobbyist, and internal and external affairs facilitator for the district.

The agency has a 15-member staff.

The district promotes sustainable use of natural resources, and provides information and voluntary technical-assistance programs to landowners.

In addition to Issaquah, the district includes all of King County except for Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific and Skykomish.

Landowners fund the district through a $10 per-parcel assessment fee. The state Conservation Commission — plus state, federal and local grants — also provides money for the district. The agency receives no ongoing operating budget from the Legislature.

Residents dump old electronics for E-Cycle Washington Evergreen State residents recycled 39.5 million pounds of outdated TVs, computers and monitors last year through the E-Cycle Washington program.

The total recycled material beat the amount recycled in 2009 — 38.5

BY TINA EGGERS

Go, fish!

Participants enjoy a light moment before action begins at the final table of the Trout Unlimited Social Poker Tournment held Jan. 22 at the Lake Samamish Elks Club. The event featured a fish-and-chips dinner, a silent auction and the poker tournament. Money raised helps the Bellevue/Issaquah chapter of Trout Unlimited save and restore the kokanee salmon in Lake Sammamish. Learn more about Trout Unlimited at www.tu-bi.org.

million pounds. Discarded televisions comprised 61 percent of the total.

The state passed legislation in 2006 to require manufacturers and the Department of Ecology to establish and run a statewide system to collect and recycle electronics. Manufacturers fund the program.

Before the program launched, many old electronics ended up in landfills. The result is a potential mountain of wasted resources — and toxic runoff.

“Electronics manufacturers have done a great job of providing Washington’s citizens with a nocharge recycling option for electronics,” Department of Ecology Director Ted Sturdevant said. “And the public has responded, proving once again that our state’s recy-

cling ethic is one of the best in the country.”

Issaquah and Sammamish ecyclers can drop off electronics at the Goodwill Sammamish Donation Center, 630 228th Ave. N.E., AtWork!, 970 Seventh Ave. N.W., and 1 Green Planet, 1780 N.W. Maple St. Locations throughout the region offer drop-off sites for ecycling.

Leaders laud King County Council for 2010 milestones King County Council members said the board made strides on a series of goals last year.

The council had not set specific goals for years, but under Chairman Bob Ferguson and Vice Chairwoman Jane Hague, the council adopted 45 broad goals —

and checked off 43 by year’s end.

The council adopted priorities in early 2010. The list included goals to foster trust in government, local and regional cooperation, and to improve economic development, sustainability and transportation.

The council then created a scorecard to allow residents to monitor progress.

The accomplishments included adopting a countywide strategic plan, creating a regional task force to tackle transit issues, approving a series of partnerships to update animal-control services and overhauling county shoreline rules.

Overall, the council recorded significant progress on 43 goals.

From the list, 36 goals have been completed and another seven require additional work and should be ready for action early

this year.

The remaining issues — outlining future use of the Eastside Rail Corridor and funding improvements for Stampede Pass — need more time to complete, because the projects involve many stakeholders.

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Pint-sized air Jordan lands at Beaver Lake Basketball whiz Jordan McCabe has a ball in national spotlight

By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter

T New ways to keep the dream alive

he ball is almost too low to the ground to see it move, but you can hear the double-time pitterpatter as it rattles between floor and fingertips over and over.

Jordan McCabe is not just dribbling one, but two basketballs — in sync, out of sync, up and down, side to side — at the same time. It takes a second to see how he does it, but by the time you catch up, he’s already switching it up. This time, he dribbles the right ball in front while taking another one around his left leg and through from the back, and then visa versa. The balls go faster, slow down and then go airborne, as he juggles them. Then, comes the tennis ball.

Skills earn noticed Jordan, a sixth-grader at Beaver Lake Middle School, has recently found national acclaim for his uncanny basketball and dribbling skills. College and professional basketball teams have invited him to perform at their halftime shows. He appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Jan. 11 and has since been invited to participate in the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, and at the Golden State Warriors’ and Georgia Tech halftime shows. In addition, ESPN invited him to its Bristol, Conn., headquarters.

Videos of his mind-boggling routine have gone viral on YouTube.

King honored with service projects Above, Leia Ohayon, 8 (right), and Sydney Lucero, 8, dance after they and Jordan Lucero, 11 (left), finish helping dad Mike Lucero scrub and brush-clean the kitchen floor mats at The Tavon Center, as a community service project to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 17. The Tavon Center, a day program for disabled young adults, welcomed volunteers for a number of spring-cleaning projects. At right, Josh Lucero, 13, and Johan Vafaeezadeh stack sheets of plywood in a shed after the sheets had been used on a fall work project at The Tavon Center.

“I saw this video, and I was like, ‘Bring him here. Let’s see this guy,’” DeGeneres said while interviewing Jordan on the show.

How it started Media and sports organizations started noticing Jordan a couple of years ago, while he was still living in Wisconsin, he and his father Matt McCabe said. He performed at various college basketball halftime shows. The McCabe family ON THE WEB moved here about nine Watch Jordan months ago.

McCabe show Most recently, off his dribJordan perbling skills at formed at the www.issaquah Dec. 15 University of Washingpress.com. ton game.

His routine included a mixture of rapidly dribbling two balls simultaneously, rotating them, dribbling them between his legs, juggling them and then incorporating a tennis ball. It all has taken a lot of training. The now famous routine began as just a warm-up Jordan did before basketball games.

In the past two years, he has merged those skills with his advanced overall skills to create quite a threat on the court.

“He was a good dribbler, but wanted to be known as a good basketball player,” Matt McCabe said. “It’s just all gotta come together.”

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Blogging baby boomers share parenting tales

By Rachel Solomon The conversations between Toby Donner and Norma Rosenthal began 25 years ago, when their families were neighbors on Mercer Island.

They talked about all of the things friends with young kids talk about: preschools, doctors, cooking. Then it was grade schools and teachers, and before they knew it, colleges and weddings.

When the women’s parents began aging, they noticed how their talks had shifted over the years — and that they were shifting among all of their friends, too.

“We decided it might be a good opportunity for us to start broadening this conversation,” Donner said.

Our Aging Parents, or www.girlfriendswithagingparents.com, launched about a year ago.

The idea was for Donner and Rosenthal, who now lives in Is-

saquah, to share their wisdom, stories and experiences “so we wouldn’t be alone,” Donner said. The blog offers other “girlfriends” — and men are Toby Donner welcome, too — the chance to submit anonymous stories about their own aging parents, and acts as a forum for people to discuss these oftendifficult issues.

Some posts are fairly general, like tips regarding how to manage parents’ finances. Others are personal, emotionally charged stories from people having a tough time coping with their mother’s kidney failure or their father losing his memory. One user recently sounded off about how frustrated she was with her

mom getting older, as she began to behave more and more like a child.

Then there was the person who wrote about how scared she Norma Rosenthal was to get in a car with her aging father, who was still driving at 92 and refused to surrender his license. A physician intervened, telling the man that if he did get behind the wheel again, he would be obligated to report him to the licensing bureau.

“When you see the granny on TV, she’s witty and sharptongued and very cool,” Rosenthal said. “The reality of aging parents is that they aren’t that cool granny that’s tidied up for television.”

Aging parents are often terri-

“When you see the granny on TV, she’s witty and sharptongued and very cool. The reality of aging parents is that they aren’t that cool granny that’s tidied up for television.”

— Norma Rosenthal Issaquah blogger

fied of losing their independence, Rosenthal said. There are also challenges of living cities or even states apart from parents.

Donner, who was widowed at a young age, said she knows how important it is to have the kind of support system that the blog fosters.

“If I learn something about my mother, who has Alzheimer’s,

BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER

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Jordan McCabe, a Beaver Lake Middle School sixth-grader, has been gaining national attention for his basketball-handling skills.

Encompass offers free child development screening At what age should infants begin picking up objects? When should toddlers start toilet training?

Parents who have questions about the development of their infant, toddler, preschooler or kindergartner can bring their children to a free developmental screening from noon to 3:15 p.m.

Jan. 29, at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Encompass, the children and

family services organization serving Issaquah, Sammamish, the Snoqualmie Valley and the greater Eastside, will run the screening, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah.

“This is a prime opportunity to learn more about your child from the Encompass multidisciplinary team of therapists and other staff experts,” Neal Cumming, Encompass director of Pediatric Therapy

Programs, said.

Bilingual staff will be available for Spanish-speaking families.

Encompass staff will screen children from ages 3 months to 5 years. Screenings include a short, 10-minute questionnaire that asks caregivers about their child’s progress in areas including motor skills, speech, and social and emotional skills. Therapists will be on site to observe children and hand

out information about developmental stages.

“If a child is 7 months, we’ll do the 8-months’ screening,” Cumming said. “So, maybe the child won’t score on every item, but the parent will know what’s coming.”

Parents will receive results immediately, along with a list of recommendations about motor, speech, self-help, social and cognitive skills.

By the end of the screening, parents will know that children should be able to pick up objects in a pincer grasp at about 12 months and toddlers should be toilet trained between ages 2 and 3.

Visits to a child’s pediatrician are often spaced out, and the screening could catch a developmental delay in the meantime, speech therapist and clinical supervisor Kim Kanzler said.

“I think there’s a big push for early intervention right now to identify kids early,” Kanzler said.

“At the 2-year check-up, a pediatrician might say, ‘Oh, let’s wait and watch it.’ They might not be able to identify it until 3, and at that time,” state-subsidized home visits are no longer available.

Go to www.encompassnw.org or call Cumming at 888-2777.

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Open house The Pickering Barn and Tibbetts Creek Manor open houses are from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Stop by either location to tour the facility and receive rental information.

Call 837-3367 or go to www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/rentals.

Events The seventh annual Children’s International Art Show is from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 27-28 at Cougar Mountain Academy auditorium, 5410 194th Ave. S.E. This year’s theme is “Seasonal Landscapes.” Cougar Mountain Academy students and alumnae produce works of art each October for the Headmaster’s Achievement Roll Project assignment. Works by guest artists from the local community are also displayed.

ArtEAST presents “Friday Lunch with the Masters Series: Lunch with Grandma Moses and American Folk Artists,” from noon – 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at 95 Front St. N., free. Call 996-8553.

The next Issaquah Highlands Blood Drive is from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Highlands Fire Station. Schedule an appointment by e-mailing kwiz@ihmail.com.

The Mountains to Sound Greenway hosts the following volunteer projects in January.

Sign up and learn more at http://mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/events.

Jan. 29 — Tree potting at Greenway Nursery and tree planting at Squak Valley Park Jan. 29 — Tree planting at Berntsen Park, in partnership with the Native Plant Society Encompass and the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah present free developmental screenings from noon - 3:15 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Encompass will provide 10-minute screenings of children ages 3-5 that result in commendations regarding motor, speech, self-help, social and cognitive skills. Go to www.encompassnw.org or call 888-2777.

Providence Marianwood and artEAST present “Capturing Color” in the Providence Marianwood gallery, 3725 Providence Point Drive S.E., from Feb. 1 March 31. A reception for the artists is from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 16.

Wine and snacks will be served.

Call 391-2895 or 213-3340.

Banic Chiropractic Clinic hosts an educational open house about a medically supervised and affordable meal replacement program, with free samples, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at 1505 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 8.

RSVP by calling 313-9222.

A school districtwide middle school dance, for students in grades six through eight with photo ID, is from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 4 at the community center. Fee is $5. Parent volunteers are needed.

Call 837-3317.

The Father Daughter Valentine Dance, for girls in grades one through five and their dads is from 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the community center. Fee is $20 per couple.

GriefShare support group, for those grieving the death of a loved one, is from 7-9 p.m. Mondays Feb. 14 - May 16 at Is-

saquah Christian Church, 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E. Register by calling 392-5848 or go to www.griefshare.org.

Fundraisers Sleep Country USA’s Foster Kids Shoe Drive is through Jan. 30. Donate new shoes for boys and girls in all sizes at Sleep Country, 730 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite C-110, and they’ll be matched with an area foster child in need. Learn more at www.sleepcountry.com or call 1-888-88-SLEEP toll free.

Religious/spiritual “Prayer for People with Disabilities” is the title of the next live audio chat at 11 a.m.

Feb. 1 in the Christian Science Reading Room, 195 Front St. If you are caring for a disabled person, are disabled yourself or want to join in prayer on this subject, you’ll gain inspired and healing thoughts from this chat.

The Story Of Your Life Tour, featuring Matthew West and Josh Wilson, is at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 at Eastridge Church, 24205 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road. General admission is $10. Call 270-6300 or go to www.eastridgetoday.com.

Classes “In the Kitchen With Kids: Burn and Scald Prevention” — 9:15-10:30 a.m. Jan. 27, Cascade Ridge Elementary School.

The Goddard School in Issaquah, 5716 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., will host a community games event Feb. 5 to teach children about playing well with others and accepting each other’s differences. Call 391-5233.

Hayes Nursery (12504 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E., 3914166) hosts the following free classes at its Issaquah location: “Fruit Tree Selection, Care and Pruning” — 10 a.m. Feb. 5 “Pruning Shrubs, Trees and Small Fruits” — 10 a.m. Feb. 19 “Adolescent Stress & Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide” — 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 16 Liberty High School ArtEAST offers the following workshops at 95 Front St. N. Go to www.arteast.org.

“Making Wire Vessels and Baskets” — 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 29 & 30, $185 Are you struggling with your finances? Come get help at Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Classes start Feb. 3 at Foothills Baptist Church, 10120 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E. Call 392-5925 to register.

“Karate: Beginning,” for ages 6-11, from 5:15-6 p.m. Feb. 10 – April 14, at the community center, $88 for eight classes “Karate: Continued,” for ages 6-11, from 6-6:45 p.m. Feb. 10 – April 14, at the community center, $88 for eight classes

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Baby Music Time, for ages newborn to 14 months with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29 and Feb. 26.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament, for teens, is at 3 p.m. Jan. 27.

Visit with Aunt Harriet, for kids, is 7 p.m. Feb. 7.

Citizenship classes for adults is at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

“How to Write Great College Essays,” for teens, is at 10 a.m.

Feb. 5.

Manga Club Cosplay Camp, for teens, 3 p.m. Feb. 7 “Applying for College in a Recession,” for teens, is at 10 a.m. Feb. 12.

Teen Book Group meets at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

Issaquah Library Book Discussion Group: “The Big Burn,” by Timothy Egan, for adults, is at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26.

“Life After Cancer Treatment: Opportunities & Challenges,” for adults, is at 7 p.m.

Feb. 1, 8 and 15.

“A Strike at the Heart: Historical Memory and Roslyn’s Western Miners Union,” for adults, is at 2 p.m. Feb. 12.

One-on-one computer assistance, for adults, is at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Feb. 19.

“1-2-3 Grow a Garden!” for adults, is at 2 p.m. Feb. 19.

Opera preview: “Don Quixote,” for adults, is at 7 p.m.

Feb. 22.

Issaquah Library Book Discussion Group discusses “The Housekeeper and the Professor,” by Yoko Ogawa, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23.

Matt Molen Issaquah resident wins on Wheel of Fortune Matt Molen, of Issaquah, won $4,000 during his appearance on “Wheel of Fortune” Jan. 10.

Molen, a marketing professional for a board game company, tried out for the show at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.

Seniors Issaquah Valley Senior Center is open from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday to Friday at 75 N.E. Creek Way. The following activities are open to people 55 and older. Call 392-2381.

Winter Dance, with music by The Studebakers with Fred Hopkins, is from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 28.

The following trips are offered through the month of January: Warbirds Flying Heritage Collection — 8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Jan. 26, $18/$20 Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center — 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 31, $10/$12 “Valentine Dance: Love Songs from the 50s and 60s” is from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 11.

Free art classes, 1-3 p.m. Fridays Weekly yoga classes, 1:302:30 p.m. Thursdays, $5 Beginning Computer Workshop, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 20, free, limited to 10 students, preregister at the front desk Activity Night — 6-9 p.m.

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Meet Esteban. This handsome 4-year-old kitty has a soft coat and mesmerizing eyes. Esteban adores people and will make an excellent companion for any family.

These pets may already have been adopted by the time you see these photos. If you’re interested in adopting these or other animals, contact the Humane Society for Seattle/King County at 6410080, go to www.seattlehumane.org or e-mail humane@seattlehumane.org. All adopted animals go home spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, with 30 days of free pet health insurance and a certificate for an examination by a King County veterinarian. The Seattle Humane Society is now open from noon - 6 p.m. seven days a week.

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Issaquah Curves wins decorating contest Curves of Issaquah won first place in the DownTown Issaquah Association’s sixth annual Deck the Halls DownTown decorating contest. Flying Pie Pizzeria won second place and Buddha Belly placed third.

Youth Parent & Me: Art, for ages 35, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 2 – March 3, community center, $34 for four classes, www.thedrawingboardartinstruction.com Parent & Me: Watercolor Valentine Cards, for ages 5-10, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, community center, $20 per parent and child, $8 per addition child, www.thedrawingboardartinstruction.com Teen Art: Card Making, for ages 11-18, from 2:45-3:45 p.m. or 3:45-4:45 p.m. Feb. 9, community center, Youth Center, free Registration for spring soccer, for kindergarten through fifth grade, ends Feb. 15. Register at www.issaquahparks.net or call 837-3300.

Meet Bruiser. This 2-yearold Dachshund mix was found alone and fending for himself. He enjoys being social and snuggling up beside you while you read a book.

Kathleen and Jim Green in 1961 Greens celebrate 50th anniversary Jim and Kathleen Green, of

Jim and Kathleen Green in 2011 Klahanie, celebrated their 50th anniversary Jan. 21, 2011, with their four children Laura, Mike, Mary Lou and Joanne.

C OLLEGE NEWS Issaquah gets Aktion Club The charter installation of the Issaquah Aktion Club, formed by Chris Brandt, of Issaquah’s AtWork! facility was Dec. 15. It was the first such club in the Northwest. Frank Morehouse, Kiwanis Pacific Northwest governor, emceed the event and Sylvester Neal, the president of Kiwanis International, attended to congratulate the club and its efforts.

EFR honors Issaquah Swedish Eastside Fire & Rescue recently presented its Friends of EFR award to Swedish Hospital in Issaquah for the good work provided by way of inoculating the EFR work force.

The Friends of EFR award recognizes extraordinary service by community members and organizations that have been instrumental in helping EFR accomplish the agency mission.

R EUNION IHS class of 1991 An Issaquah High School class of 1991 20-year reunion is July 23 at the Pourhouse in North Bend, and a potluck picnic is July 24 at Lake Sammamish State Park.

Times are to be determined.

Learn more by e-mailing Rachel (Hayes) Case at caseparty4@yahoo.com or Brenda (Shumway) Zick at bmshumway@hotmail.com.

Local student makes Champlain dean’s list Grace Spain, of Issaquah, has been named to the fall 2010

dean’s list at Champlain College, in Burlington, Vt. To qualify, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

M ILITARY NEWS Local students join Army delayed entry program The following local students joined the United States Army delayed entry program: Americo J. Antonio, a 2010 graduate of Liberty High School, is the son of John and Michele Antonio, of Issaquah. He qualified for a $1,000 enlistment bonus and will report to Fort Sill, Okla., for basic training in April.

Nicholas J. Davey, a student at Skyline High School, is the son of Alan and Sherrly Davey, of Issaquah. He qualified for a $800 enlistment bonus and will report to Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., for basic training in July.

The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year.

The enlistment gives a new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college edu-

cation. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty.

Local student joins Army Reserve delayed entry program Lawrence D. Dong, a student at Issaquah High School, entered the United States Army Reserve delayed entry program.

The son of James Dong and Jin Yu Ding, of Issaquah, will report to Fort Jackson, S.C., for basic training in August.

The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay reporting for basic military training for up to 270 days.

An enlistment in the Army Reserve gives many new soldiers the option to learn a new skill, serve their country, and become eligible to receive more than $7,000 toward a college education and $20,000 for repayment of college loans.

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Mary (Ceteznik) Paterson

Mary (Ceteznik) Paterson, of Newcastle (and formerly of Issaquah), died peacefully Jan. 16, 2011, in Issaquah. She was 95.

Friends are invited to a luncheon in Mary’s memory at noon Feb. 12 at the Maplewood Golf Course, 4050 Maple Valley Highway, Renton.

Mary was a New Year’s Day baby, born Jan. 1, 1916, in Black Diamond, to Frank and Mary Ceteznik, who immigrated from and are of Slovenian descent. The family soon moved to Benson Hill, where they kept a few farm animals and maintained a large garden.

Mary went through the Renton school system and is a class of 1934 Renton High School graduate. Mary then married Mark Paterson in 1940 and they had two children. Mary worked for Clinton Betz at Betz Floral (now Cugini's) in Renton and in 1958 moved to Issaquah and purchased and operated the Issaquah Floral shop until 1969.

Mary and Mark then moved to Sequim and wintered in Arizona for

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Dorothy ‘Sunny’ Hailstone

several years.

Strong roots and family then drew them back to Renton, where they managed the Tyee Mobile Manor Park in Renton (now Newcastle) until Mary Paterson Mark’s passing in 2001.

She also enjoyed her friends.

Her greatest moment was being able to grow copious amounts of flowers and live next door to her daughter Pat Dana, husband Buzz and grandson Donny on Lake Washington, where she was able to live out the remaining eight years of her life. Also surviving is son Robert Paterson, of Newcastle.

Remembrances may be made to Evergreen Hospice, 12040 N.E. 128th St., Kirkland, WA 98034 or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family's online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Harold E. Werner, of Preston, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue. He was 70.

An open house to celebrate Harold’s life will be from 4-6 p.m.

Jan. 29 at Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah.

Harold was born April 15, Harold Werner 1940, in Seattle, to Harold and Marilyn Werner. He was raised in the greater Seattle area and attended West Seattle High School.

He married Pam Willis on Nov. 2, 1969, in Bellevue, where they made their home.

Harold was an entrepreneur at heart. He owned a TV repair business and later changed his career to real estate, opened his own business, Werner & Associates, and became a well-respected commercial appraiser and consultant.

Harold married Gale Miller in April 1997. They resided in their

Musical benefit helps student musicians The Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra invites the community to its second annual fundraiser from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 8.

Coffee, tea and a dessert reception will follow the event at The Bravern Great Room at the intersection of Northeast Eight Street and North Avenue Northeast, Bellevue. R.S.V.P. to Courtney Russell at marketing@byso.org by Jan. 28.

Register children for free dental care Families without dental insurance can still ensure healthy teeth for their children with the annual Give Kids a Smile campaign, organized by the American Dental Association.

Two dentists in Issaquah are participating in the drive, giving

beloved beachfront home in Gig Harbor.

Harold enjoyed many hobbies and interests, including fishing, aviation and sailing. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast who enjoyed going to the movies, and the adventure of travel. Most of all, Harold treasured time spent with his family and the many friendships he made throughout his lifetime.

Harold is survived by three children: his daughter Amanda Werner-Davis (and her husband Burton Davis), of Issaquah/Preston, his daughter Alanna Uhler (and her husband Curtis Bernd), of Kennewick, and his son Jon Werner, of Spokane; and their mother Pam Elkins, of East Wenatchee, whom he remained friends with. He is also survived by his sister Maureen Mehri, of Everett; four granddaughters; a niece; and his friend and ex-wife Gale Werner, of Olympia.

Harold was preceded in death by both parents.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 392-6444.

Friends are invited to view photographs and share memories in the family’s online guestbook at www.flintofts.com.

children free dental check-ups. To register, contact your child’s school nurse. Nurses will connect children with dentists if they qualify for free dental care.

The Lake Washington Dental Hygienists’ Society is offering free dental sealants, exams, bitewing X-rays and fluoride varnishes to children ages 6-13 who are unable to access dental care.

The free appointments are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5. For an appointment, call 739-8130.

Learn about Girl Scout Camp at free kickoff At summer camp, Girl Scouts can explore their region by sea kayaking, horseback riding, marine biology and mountain biking.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington invites families with girls entering grades one through 12 to visit its camp registration kickoff day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at

On Jan. 18, 2011, at the age of 80, Dorothy “Sunny” Hailstone bid a valiant Hailstone farewell to family and friends, joining her best Dorothy Hailstone friend, longtime hunting partner and beloved husband of 56 years, Hooker Hailstone.

Sunny was born to Frank and Evelyn Wilson, of New Westminster, B.C., Canada, on Oct. 5, 1930. The oldest of three daughters, a city girl accustomed to tailored clothes, she loved the sun and beach, hence her nickname.

In 1949, on the way to the beach at White Rock, B.C., she met and later married James Hooker Hailstone Jr., a thirdgeneration Issaquah native, at the Grange Mercantile Building on Front Street. She adjusted to small-town life and learned an appreciation for the outdoors and hunting. Together, they raised four children in true “Sunny-Hooker” fashion — bound and driven by family, friends, community, hard work, adventure and that Northwest pioneer spirit.

Whether spending days at Lake Sammamish State Park with her young brood and landmark yellow umbrella, or shopping in town, she is remembered by so many for her casual comfort, friendly outgoing demeanor and her trademark blonde ponytail.

In 1966, learning there was a desperate shortage of school bus drivers, she took “temporary” employment with the Issaquah School District. It turned out to be a great schedule, allowing her to spend school breaks and summers with her children. Thirty-three years later, after driving thousands of “her other kids,” even some second generation, she retired in 1993.

Sunny had a flair for style, loved traveling to foreign lands, reading, painting, crocheting — and there was always a pot of

Camp River Ranch, 33300 N.E. 32nd Street, Carnation.

Prospective campers and their families can participate in camp activities, including archery, crafts and s’more making. They can also meet with directors of Girl Scout summer camps — Girl Scout Camp River Ranch, Girl Scout Camp Robbinswold and Girl Scout Camp St. Albans — who will be on hand to assist with on-site registration, answer questions and help girls choose the best camp to fit their needs.

Girls do not have to be Girl Scouts to attend the camps.

Register before Feb. 2 online at www.girlscoutsww.org/camps/ kickoff.

MOHAI hosts $2,500 video contest Complete the sentence “History is,” transform it into a five-minute film and you could meet acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns.

Aspiring filmmakers also have a chance to win between $1,000 and $2,500 in prizes and show their work both at the Seattle International Film Festival and on KCTS 9. Other prizes include

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tea ready to share with family and friends. She had an openminded and progressive attitude; her acceptance of people was all-inclusive. The house was always bustling with family, friends and their many beloved pets. She and Hooker enjoyed creating and nurturing lavish gardens filled with favorites such as roses, dahlias, lilies and rhododendrons.

With her children grown, she enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren — trading Lake Sammamish State Park for her swimming pool — spending sunny afternoons floating in her lounge chair with her cup of tea nearby.

Upon Hooker’s passing in 2005, Sunny continued their weekly Tuesday ritual of breakfast at the 12th Ave Cafe, Safeway and Costco shopping, seeing so many familiar faces along the way. And even when she was not feeling tops, you could see her at Issaquah’s summer music concerts each Tuesday night, enjoying family, grandchildren and her town.

Sunny stayed in their family home off High Point Way with its bountiful trees and their beautiful gardens, a constant and open refuge for hospitality, celebration, visitors (familiar and foreign), stray friends, animals and anyone who needed a hand, meal, roof or friend. She proudly received her U.S citizenship in 1996.

Sunny is survived by her son Donald Hooker (Teri) Hailstone, of Carnation; daughters Candy Hammer, of Issaquah, Robin (Oscar) Kelley, of Issaquah, and Hollie Hailstone (Dorie Murrey), of Seattle; sisters Lorna Anderson, of Carnation, Edna Giordano, of Kelowna, B.C.; sisterin-laws Dorothy Beale, of Renton, and Mary Hailstone, of Redmond; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

Friends and family are invited to share in a celebration of her life on Sunday, Jan. 30 from 1-4 p.m. at Pickering Barn, Issaquah.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Children’s Orthopedic Hospital or the Issaquah History Museums.

scholarships to The Film School, memberships to 911 Media Arts Center and passes to the 2011 SIFF ShortsFest Weekend and other exclusive SIFF events.

The Museum of History & Industry in Seattle is hosting the film competition, open to filmmakers of all ages and experience levels.

Participants can win in each of five categories, including Best Youth Filmmaker, Best Emerging Filmmaker, Best in Open Category, Best in Show and MOHAI History Award. Film entries will be accepted until April 1.

Learn more at www.seattlehistory.org/film.

Issaquah High School band music video places second Issaquah High School’s marching band won $5,000 after placing second in a statewide music video contest sponsored by The Rock, Wood

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 •

Basketball FROM PAGE B1

Jordan was born into basketball. It started at age 5, with Matt McCabe coaching him in basketball techniques and teaching him ball-handling skills at home and at the clinics he ran.

“There’s never been a point in my life where I said, ‘To heck with this,’” Jordan said. “It’s always been in my life.”

Training has paid off For the past few years, Jordan has been training with Jason Otter at his camps in the Detroit area.

Otter even travels to Seattle to work with Jordan a couple of times per year.

“He’s got a high basketball IQ. He’s a little bit ahead of the game,” Otter said. “This gets people fired up — what he’s doing.

That’s just a small part of being a great player. The key with anything is consistency.”

His work with Otter has vastly improved his game. Jordan could do most of the dribbling skills people see in his videos about three years ago, Otter said.

“I realized I could take this somewhere. He has really taken my game to a whole different level,” Jordan said about Otter.

“It’s the little things that took it to another level. Not just the ball handling.”

He has these skills, but he gives back. The family has volunteered at the Union Gospel Mission in Seattle and Jordan has started working with younger players to help them develop their basketball

Bloggers FROM PAGE B1

then someone else whose mother has Alzheimer’s would not feel so isolated,” she said. “There’s something helpful in knowing someone else is going through it, that you’re not alone.”

Donner posts once a week, and while the women aren’t sure of how many hits they’re getting, they know they’ve gotten some stories from international readers,

Fired Pizza & Spirits restaurant.

The band played “Carry on Wayward Son,” by Kansas. The first year Issaquah entered, in 2007, it placed in the top eight and recorded a CD for the restaurant.

Liberty High School won the contest the following year, in 2008.

“This year, we decided to amp it up a little, add some effects, make it a little more flashy, something that would catch the public and judge’s eye,” drum major senior Kristin Louie said.

Band teacher Patrick Holen said the money would buy a new marching band banner and aid students for years to come, help them buy uniforms, fix instruments and go on band field trips.

Junior Seth Margolies edited the film and the school’s i-Vision video production class filmed and edited the song.

Thirty-three bands entered the fourth annual School of The Rock

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skills. He’s also a straight-A student, his parents said.

“He’s got that drive,” Matt McCabe said.

Jordan works out about two to three hours per day after school and homework, his father added.

Although Matt McCabe works with Jordan about once a month in the gym to hone skills, Jordan does it the rest himself.

“It’s gotta definitely be from within you,” Jordan said.

Hard work and humility And from within him also seems to come a sense of humility. Performing and interviewing at so many big events and shows makes him a bit tired, his parents said.

But Jordan takes it in stride.

There are different ways to look at his acclaim, he said. He likes the attention for a routine he basically developed for pre-game warm-ups. He could get lazy and coast on notoriety from the current popularity. But he wants to go pro someday — be like Steve Nash or John Stockton. He stays focused on working hard toward his goal.

“I watch players whose game I can evolve around,” Jordan said.

“Seeing what they accomplish is enough drive for me.”

And the key for a guy who will never have a 40-inch vertical is reading defenders and being as efficient as possible with footwork and moves.

“I got two choices from here: to coast or push myself to work harder,” Jordan said. “This is all great, but I look to the future and what could be if I let this drive me.”

Christopher Huber: 392-6434, ext. 242, or chuber@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

including one from Australia.

And while countless books about aging dot the shelves of how-to sections in any bookstore, Donner and Rosenthal emphasized that they’re not trying to be experts, and that their website isn’t a how-to regarding elder care.

“We’re just trying to moderate a conversation and share knowledge,” Rosenthal said. “We’re just like anyone else going through it.”

Rachel Solomon is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory.

Battle of the Bands competition, which is also sponsored by KZOKFM. Fans voted for their favorite music videos via text message, and judges ranked the top ten choices in December. Puyallup High School placed first.

See the Issaquah music video at www.therockwfp.com.

ArtEAST hosts open house of love Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart?

The UP Front Gallery at the artEAST Art Center invites the community to its open house, The Art of Love, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Feb. 4 at 95 Front St. N. Visitors can make their own art, including fused glass candy dishes for $20. Listen to live music and sample refreshments while shopping for Valentine art and jewelry.

See the schedule at www.arteast.org.

The Issaquah Press

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By Bob Taylor Issaquah Press sports editor

Last week for the Issaquah High School girls basketball team didn’t begin with good news. The Eagles learned Jan. 17 that senior point guard Blaire Brady would be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

But the week did get better as Issaquah won four games to boost its 4A KingCo Conference record to 10-0.

G IRLS BASKETBALL R OUNDUP

See ROUNDUP, Page B6

David Jett takes a breath in the 100-yard freestyle event Jan. 18 at the Julius Boehm Pool.

BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER

JV additions spark Issaquah’s play

Eagles stay unbeaten in KingCo conference

But playing the remainder of the season without Brady won’t be easy for the Eagles. Once again, resiliency will have to be a key for Issaquah, which has lost starters to injuries and illness in the past, but managed to persevere and play in state tournaments.

Brady, a three-year starter, suffered a torn ACL Jan. 14 in a game against Redmond. According to Issaquah coach Kathy Gibson, Brady is scheduled for surgery later this month.

The loss of Brady means the Eagles will be without one of their top scorers, defenders and rebounders, and one of their leaders, too. Brady, who has signed a national letter of intent with Idaho State University, is considered one of the top all-around guards in the state.

With Brady sidelined, Issaquah rallied in the second half Jan. 17 to defeat visiting Inglemoor 47-39.

The Eagles fell behind by eight points in the first quarter, but fought back in the second quarter to trail by only two points at halftime.

The Eagles overtook Inglemoor in the third quarter by outscoring the Vikings 11-6.

Maddey Pflaumer topped Issaquah with a game-high 26 points.

On Jan. 19, Issaquah again fell behind in the first half, but rallied in the second half to beat Roosevelt 49-36. The Eagles outscored the host team 19-5 in the third quarter. Pflaumer topped the Eagles with a gamehigh 16 points. Sabrina Norton contributed 14 points for Issaquah.

Pflaumer had 14 points Jan. 21 to lead Issaquah past visiting Newport 48-35. The Eagles didn’t need a second-half comeback this time as they led 26-18 at halftime.

Quincey Gibson, daughter of the Eagles’ coach, added nine points for Issaquah.

The Eagles capped the week Jan. 22 with a 48-27 victory against host Ballard. Pflaumer scored 13 points and Gibson added nine points. Issaquah led 12-8 after the first quarter and steadily pulled away.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011

BY GREG FARRAR

Jay Chakravarty, Liberty High School senior, throws Mount Si junior A.J. Brevick to the mat during their 160-pound wrestling bout Jan. 20. Chakravarty won an 11-3 major decision.

Middleweights leading the way for the Patriots

The Issaquah High School boys basketball needed a spark as it entered the New Year, especially if the Eagles were going to keep their post-season tournament hopes alive.

So, coach Jason Griffith elevated Fletcher Martin and Brian Watson to the varsity squad from junior varsity.

Martin, a junior, and Watson, a freshman, have given the Eagles a lift. Both were major contributors last week when Issaquah got two needed victories, defeating Roosevelt and Newport in 4A KingCo Conference play.

Issaquah got a big boost of confidence Jan. 18 when it defeated visiting Roosevelt 69-64 in overtime. The victory snapped a fivegame losing streak.

“It was fun. We had played six pretty good teams and had competed in some of the games, but couldn’t break through to get the wins,” Griffith said.

Against Roosevelt, Issaquah trailed by nine points after three quarters. However, the Eagles outscored Roosevelt 17-8 in the final quarter. In fact, Issaquah took the lead after Nik Landdeck hit a pair of free throws. Roosevelt then tied the score and the Eagles had a chance to win the game in regulation, but missed a shot at the buzzer.

“The guys realized they could come from behind. In overtime, our guys had all the momentum.

You could see it on their faces — they were not going to lose this game. They wanted it so badly,” Griffith said.

Issaquah outscored Roosevelt 16-11 in overtime to win the game.

Steven Rael paced the Eagles with a season-high 20 points.

Landdeck contributed 14 points.

Martin, Peterson and Nick Price each had 11 points.

On Jan. 21, the Eagles evened the score with Newport, which had been leading the Crest Division. Issaquah defeated the visiting Knights 65-61. Price scored a game-high 25 points. He also had seven rebounds and four assists.

When the teams played earlier this season, Newport dominated the boards en route to a 64-45 win. This time, Issaquah controlled the boards because of the 6-foot-3 Martin. He scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

“He is the biggest kid we have, as far as starters. He has long arms and knows how to rebound.

He was able to keep Newport’s big guys off the glass. That was one of the keys for us,” Griffith said.

Martin has been a pleasant surprise for Griffith.

See BASKETBALL, Page B6

By Sebastian Moraga Issaquah Press reporter

D

espite a tough loss at Mount Si High School and a fourth-place finish at a tournament in Lacey, Liberty High School wrestling coach Manny Brown remains optimistic.

Not only are standout middleweights Jay Chakravarty and Hamilton Noel having good seasons, but better days might lie ahead, too.

The varsity alone has six freshmen.

So, although the team may struggle a bit, the future looks bright, and not just in varsity.

“We got some good kids on the feeder schools, and we are looking forward to having some good kids in the next couple of years,” he said.

The genetics are already there.

The middle schoolers include Noel’s brother and the brother of middleweight Shane Small.

Chakravarty’s brother is already on varsity at 103 pounds.

Until then, Brown will ride his middleweight workhorses to regionals and beyond.

That group includes Small, who went the distance with Chakravarty in the 160-pound finals at the Liberty Invitational earlier this month.

At Mount Si on Jan. 20, Chakravarty dominated A.J.

BY GREG FARRAR

Hamilton Noel, Liberty High School junior (left), works on his pin of Mount Si's Max Kenagy during their 152-pound wrestling bout Jan. 20 at Mount Si. Brevick, winning 11-3. Noel pinned Max Kenagy in the second round.

Chakravarty and Noel accounted for two of the Patriots’ three nonforfeit victories against Mount Si, which won the meet 54-22. Small did not wrestle.

At 112 pounds, Liberty’s Austin Sivret pinned William Beach in the first round. Nate Sjoholm won by forfeit at 125 pounds.

The performance at Mount Si did not represent the quality of his team, Brown said.

“We had a lot of kids out because of finals week,” he said.

“If you don’t practice, you don’t

wrestle and they missed practice because of finals week. They’re called student-athletes because they’re students first. You have got to understand that.”

With a full squad, the Patriots might still have come up a bit short, given the team’s youth, he said, but it would have been a closer final score.

“This is wrestling. You can never predict how it’s going to go,” he said.

On Jan. 22, the team traveled to Lacey’s River Ridge High School finishing fourth out of

BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER

See WRESTLING, Page B6

Steven Rael, Issaquah senior guard, beats Eastlake senior guard Abdu Elkugia for the ball during their Dec. 17 basketball game.

Former gymnast leads Spartan swimmers to win over Mustangs

By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter Skyline High School sophomore Max Levy quit club gymnastics and picked up diving just five months ago. By mid-season, he had qualified for the state diving meet and has thus far broken the school record three times, according to coaches and teammates.

“He’s going to do real well,” said Skyline head coach Susan Simpkins.

Levy scored six points for the

Spartans swim and dive team when he beat Redmond’s Phillip Klassen 205.4 to 204.2. Skyline ultimately won 115.5 to 69.5, improving to 5-4 in dual meets on the season. Although it was a lowkey meet, numerous Spartan swimmers shaved time off of their previous bests and a couple set KingCo- and district-qualifying times in their respective races.

“I think the kids, with finals and everything coming up, I think they did a really good job,” Simpkins said.

The Skyline boys won 10 of 12 events against the Mustangs.

Among the meet’s top performers were David and Paul Jett, Alec Raines, Alex Carey and Ashton Powell.

After Levy won the diving competition, Skyline won the 200-yard medley relay, finishing in 1 minute, 48.38 seconds, about four seconds off the state-qualifying mark.

See SWIMMING, Page B6

The Issaquah Press

S COREBOARD

Prep boys basketball 4A KingCo Conference CREST DIVISION

Redmond Skyline Newport Eastlake Issaquah CROWN DIVISION

League W L 7 3 6 3 6 4 4 6 3 7

Season W L 10 6 10 5 10 5 7 9 6 10

League W L 9 1 7 3 6 4 4 6 3 8 0 10

Season W L 13 3 10 5 11 4 8 7 4 11 3 12

Garfield Ballard Inglemoor Woodinville Roosevelt Bothell Jan. 17 Games Skyline 53, Hazen 49 Decatur 73, Bothell 64 Garfield 63, Rainier Beach 58 Jan. 18 Games Issaquah 69, Roosevelt 64 (OT) Eastlake 74, Bothell 52 Woodinville 73, Newport 61 Redmond 46, Garfield 45 Inglemoor 47, Skyline 45 Jan. 21 Games Issaquah 65, Newport 61 Ballard 69, Bothell 45 Eastlake 57, Redmond 38 Woodinville 48, Inglemoor 47 Jan. 22 Games Ballard 62, Issaquah 58 Skyline 54, Bothell 51 Roosevelt 58, Eastlake 36 Inglemoor 53, Redmond 43 Garfield 58, Newport 33 Jan. 26 Game Redmond at Woodinville Jan. 28 Games Issaquah at Eastlake Newport at Skyline Garfield at Bothell Woodinville at Ballard Inglemoor at Roosevelt Jan. 29 Games Issaquah at Bothell Skyline at Garfield Eastlake at Inglemoor Newport at Ballard Feb.1 Games Ballard at Garfield Skyline at Issaquah Redmond at Newport Roosevelt at Woodinville Bothell at Inglemoor

ISSAQUAH 49, ROOSEVELT 36 Issaquah 5 12 19 13 - 49 Roosevelt 12 9 5 10 - 36 Issaquah - Maddey Pflaumer 16, Sabrina Norton 14, Taryn Holmes 4, Dayna Talley 4, Brooke Miller 3, Mackenzie Schiltz 3, Mackenzie Wieburg 3, Ngozi Monu 2, Aimee Brakken 0, Quincey Gibson 0, Becky Rex 0, Morgan Young 0.

Roosevelt - Jessica Gahan 14, Katherine Woodworth 8, Catherine Killian 5, Charlotte Gemmel 4, Tanner Adams 3, Sydney Melkerson 2, Sydney Morrill 0, Riley Prince 0, Hannah Swanson 0, Claire Villiott 0.

MOUNT SI 72, LIBERTY 50 Mount Si 18 14 19 21 - 72 Liberty 3 14 16 17 - 50 Mount Si - Dallas Smith 20, Trent Riley 17, Anthony McLaughlin 9, Alec Deichman 7, Mason Bragg 6, Wes Hill 4, Tyler McCreadie 4, Levi Botten 2, Joe Farmer 2, Luke Williams 1.

Liberty - Chandler Jenkins 19, Jake Bainton 12, Robbie Thomas 7, Tynan Gilmore 6, Ben Wessel 2, Jordan West 2, BJ Demps 1, Zach Good 0, Kiel York 0.

ISSAQUAH 69, ROOSEVELT 64 (OT) Roosevelt 12 16 17 8 11 - 64 Issaquah 10 9 17 17 16 - 69 Roosevelt - Joe Knight 15, Turner Huletz 14, Alex Winstead 13, A.J. Edwards 9, Tommy Bigelow 4, Adrian Noteboom 4, Ben Zambroski 3, Brian Merry 2.

Issaquah - Steven Rael 20, Nik Landdeck 14, Fletcher Martin 11, Evan Peterson 11, Nick Price 11, Eric Lemke 2, Corey Nevin 0, Brian Watson 0, Cole Westover 0, Taylor Wyman 0.

BALLARD 62, ISSAQUAH 58 Issaquah 17 8 13 20 - 58 Ballard 22 14 10 16 - 62 Issaquah - Nick Price 16, Nik Landdeck 15, Steven Rael 12, Fletcher Martin 7, Brian Watson 3, Cole Westover 3, Evan Peterson 2, Eric Lemke 0, Taylor Wyman 0, Uwila Simposya 0.

Ballard - Seth Berger 19, Brad Baker 15, Salim Gloyd 15, John Verduin 6, Stuart McGeorge 4, Nick Onstad-Hawes 2, Jake Levine 1, Domisi Thrash 0, Jordan McColloch 0, John Christiansen 0.

SKYLINE 54, BOTHELL 51 Skyline 10 11 16 17 - 54 Bothell 9 25 10 7 - 51 Skyline - Kasen Williams 16, Bryan Cikatz 12, Teran Togia 12, Jonah Eastern 9, Max Browne 3, Blake Omlin 2, Mason Gregory 0, J.T. Lew 0, Lucas Shannon 0, Addison McIrvin 0.

Bothell - Zach LaVine 25, Prince Lacey 16, Dylan Hanley 6, Braden Foley 2, Dylan Langston 2, Spencer Curtright 0, David Patterson 0, Derek Pinder 0, Sasha Shealey 0.

INGLEMOOR 47, SKYLINE 45 Inglemoor 8 12 12 15 - 47 Skyline 8 10 15 12 - 45 Inglemoor - Cooper Danby 12, Eric Bryant 10, Andy Nwaelele 8, Brady Gregor 6, Jerry Molina 6, Dan Johnson 4, Chris Bryant 1, Willie Augustavo 0, Tyler Bobin 0, Kevin Fenton 0.

Skyline - Kasen Williams 14, Lucas Shannon 10, Bryan Cikatz 9, Jonah Eastern 7, Max Browne 3, Teran Togia 2, Mason Gregory 0, Jordan Simone 0.

EASTLAKE 74, BOTHELL 52 Bothell 8 14 15 15 - 52 Eastlake 32 8 21 13 - 74 Bothell - Zach LaVine 29, Prince Lacey 7, Derek Pinder 5, Sasha Shealey 4, David Patterson 3, Braden Foley 2, Dylan Langston 2, Dylan Hanley 0, Kurt Bright 0.

Eastlake - Eric Holmdahl 12, Conner Iraola 12, Nick Kassuba 10, Abdu Elkugia 8, Brandon Lester 8, Matt Uhlar 6, Lance Marxen 4, Colin Nelson 4, Mike Hwang 3, Lawrence Lucas 3, Mike Miller 3, Forrest Perry 2, Stuart Evans 0, Jared Files 0, Mike Langsen 0.

EASTLAKE 57, REDMOND 38 Redmond 11 8 4 15 - 38 Eastlake 8 12 15 22 - 57 Redmond - Jason Harrington 12, Alex Lin 7, Joe Mercer 6, Conner Floan 4, Andrew Squiers 4, Alex Brechner 2, Jacob Meachum 2, Max Dunn 1, Leslie Ellis 0, Peter Hendron 0.

Eastlake - Conner Iraola 11, Abdu Elkugia 10, Brandon Lester 10, Nick Kassuba 8, Eric Holmdahl 6, Matt Uhlar 6, Lance Marxen 4, Mike Hwang 2, Stuart Evans 0, Jared Files 0, Mike Langsen 0, Lawrence Lucas 0, Mike Miller 0, Colin Nelson 0, Forrest Perry 0.

ROOSEVELT 58, EASTLAKE 36 Eastlake 12 8 9 7 - 36 Roosevelt 14 15 13 16 - 58 Eastlake - Brandon Lester 8, Matt Uhlar 8, Nick Kassuba 7, Mike Langsen 4, Abdu Elkugia 3, Eric Holmdahl 2, Conner Iraola 2, Mike Miller 2, Stuart Evans 0, Jared Files 0, Mike Hwang 0, Lawrence Lucas 0, Lance Marxen 0, Colin Nelson 0, Forrest Parry 0.

Roosevelt - Alex Winstead 13, A.J. Edwards 12, Joe Knight 12, Ben Zambrowski 1, Turner Huletz 8, Brian Merry 5, Tommy Bigelow 4, Riley Lucalli 2, Abdul Adan 1, Jake Di Julio 0, Philmon Fisshazon 0, Adrian Noteboom 0, Mitchell Sheppard 0.

Comcast Showcase At ShoWare Center, Kent SKYLINE 54, HAZEN 48 Skyline 17 5 13 19 - 54 Hazen 6 12 20 11 - 48 Skyline - Lucas Shannon 17, Bryan Cikatz 10, Will Parker 10, Jonah Eastern 9, Max Browne 4, Teran Togia 4, Mason Gregory 0, J.T. Lew 0, Addison McIrvin 0, Blake Omlin 0, Jordan Simone 0, Jim Wackerhagen 0.

Hazen - Frankie Johnson 11, Michael Dampier 9, R.J. Magar 9, Brandt Graybeal 7, Dawit Kasa 6, De’Corius Sampson 5, DJ Perry 2, Brody Graybeal 0, Cody Moorhead 0, Sam Pawliuk 0, Cesar Sahagun 0.

3A/2A KingCo Conference Bellevue Mercer Island Sammamish Lake Washington Mount Si Liberty Juanita Interlake

Jan. 17 Game Mount Si 72, Liberty 50 Chief Sealth 60, Bellevue 58 Jan. 18 Games Lake Washington 85, Juanita 57 Bellevue 73, Liberty 50 Sammamish 52, Mercer Island 47 Mount Si 67, Interlake 44 Jan. 19 Game Interlake 62, Juanita 53 Jan. 20 Games Liberty 51, Juanita 41 Bellevue 69, Mercer Island 58 Mount Si 58, Lake Washington 55 Sammamish 67, Interlake 55 Jan. 26 Game Bellevue at Sammamish Jan. 28 Games Mount Si at Sammamish Interlake at Liberty Lake Washington at Bellevue Mercer Island at Juanita Feb. 1 Games Mercer Island at Interlake Bellevue at Mount Si Juanita at Sammamish Liberty at Lake Washington

LIBERTY 51, JUANITA 41 Liberty 17 12 4 18 - 51 Juanita 9 13 10 9 - 41 Liberty - Tynan Gilmore 17, Kylan Marlow 12, BJ Demps 9, Ben Wessel 6, Zach Good 4, Jordan West 2, Robbie Thomas 1, Dawson Solly 0.

Juanita - Brett Hamre 10, Avery Britton 9, Nicola Stanjik 7, Ty Eng 6, Devin Jackson 2, Kellen Gildersleeves 4, Kyle Karfess 3, Sean Brennan 0, Taylor Williams 0.

ISSAQUAH 65, NEWPORT 61 Newport 11 9 14 27 - 61 Issaquah 18 10 15 22 - 65 Newport - Isaac Dotson 16, Miles Fowler 11, Kyle Brown 8, Drew Caraway 8, Jake Fink 5, John McKinnon 8, Cole Wiper 5, Riley Guilleautt 0, Billy Sahlinger 0, James Whiteside 0.

Issaquah - Nick Price 25, Fletcher Martin 17, Steven Rael 11, Brian Watson 7, Evan Peterson 3, Nik Landdeck 2, Eric Lemke 0, Corey Nevin 0, Cole Westover 0, Taylor Wyman 0.

League W L 8 1 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 4 3 7 2 8 1 9

ISSAQUAH 48, NEWPORT 35 Newport 10 8 2 15 - 35 Issaquah 11 15 11 11 - 48 Newport - Abbi Gobel 10, Chanel Cambronero 9, Alexis Cambronero 5, Anna Crabtree 4, Chanel Dotson 3, Marikah Wright 3, Felicia Andreini 1, Milana Hoving 0, Ali Lundberg 0, Laura Moretti 0, Casey Schoenlein 0.

Issaquah - Maddey Pflaumer 14, Quincey Gibson 9, Sabrina Norton 9, Mackenzie Schiltz 6, Becky Rex 3, Dayna Talley 3, Aimee Brakken 2, Ngozi Monu 2, Taryn Holmes 0, Brooke Miller 0, Mackenzie Wieburg 0, Morgan Young 0.

Season W L 11 4 11 4 11 4 10 5 8 8 5 9 3 13 3 14

BELLEVUE 73, LIBERTY 50 Bellevue 22 12 30 9 - 73 Liberty 8 6 14 22 - 50 Bellevue - Nate Sikma 27, Cole Walton 13, Will Locke 10, Elan Richard 7, Kendrick Van Ackeren 6, Jack Walton 4, John Ahrens 2, John Nguyen 2, Jackson Rezab 2, Zach Adamonis 0, Michael Carlson 0, Nick Miller 0, William Pineda 0.

Liberty - Tynan Gilmore 27, Chandler Jenkins 12, Jake Bainton 4, BJ Demps 3, Robbie Thomas 2, Jordan West 2, Zach Good 0, Kylan Marlow 0, Ben Wessel 0, Kiel York 0.

MOUNT SI 67, INTERLAKE 44 Mount Si 18 24 14 11 - 67 Interlake 11 14 8 11 - 44 Mount Si - Dallas Smith 22, Trent Riley 12, Tyler McCreadie 7, Wes Hill 2, Joe Farmer 5, Alec Deichman 4, Griffin McClain 4, Levi Botten 2, Anthony McLaughlin 4, Luke Williams 2, Joe Williams 2, Mason Bragg 1.

Interlake - Austin Strother 8, Colton Faber 7, Eric Ritter 7, Sam Finfer 5, Mo Bah 4, Dexter Barcus-Glover 4, Nick Roth 4, Taylor Hallock 2, Anel Kovac 2, Sam Shank 1, Marco Simpliciano 0.

MOUNT SI 58, LAKE WASHINGTON 55 Lake Washington 8 13 20 14 - 55 Mount Si 15 16 14 13 - 58 Lake Washington - Kramer Taylor 16, Guy Lynott 15, Matt Staudacher 10, Robert Reyes 9, Mike Hanson 3, Cody Bernstein 2, Tate Coddington 0, Drew Doane 0.

Mount Si - Trent Riley 19, Anthony McLaughlin 18, Mason Bragg 9, Wes Hill 2, Alec Deichman 3, Dallas Smith 3, Levi Botten 2, Tyler McCreadie 2.

SKYLINE 76, BOTHELL 47 Skyline 18 22 9 27 - 76 Bothell 13 14 12 8 - 47 Skyline - Morgan Farrar 16, Allie Wyszynski 16, Megan Weideman 13, Lindsey Nicholson 10, Haley Smith 7, Michelle Bretl 6, Christy Cofano 3, Anne Luempert 3, Lacey Nicholson 2, Susie Tinker 0.

Bothell - Kareena Dahl 15, Haley Dusenberry 10, Kendra Heyer 7, Nyah Campbell 6, Tracy Rider 5, Sam Dodson 2, Molly Nelson 2, Sarah Garinger 0, Paige Wolfe 0.

SKYLINE 62, INGLEMOOR 58 Skyline 16 16 20 10 - 62 Inglemoor 17 15 14 12 - 58 Skyline - Megan Weidemann 16, Lacey Nicholson 15, Morgan Farrar 11, Anne Luempert 0, Christy Cofano 7, Michelle Bretl 6, Susie Tinker 2, Allie Wyszynski 2.

Inglemoor - Taylor Peacocke 20, Kelly Conroy 16, Kate Taylor 11, Julia Haining 6, Mackenzie Iverson 3, Lauren Moses 2, Larrisa Ashby 0, Lauren Elliott 0, Molly Pence 0.

EASTLAKE 57, ROOSEVELT 46 Eastlake 12 16 13 16 - 57 Roosevelt 3 11 15 17 - 46 Eastlake - Kendra Morrison 18, Sam Naluai 13, Bella Zennan 1, Katy Ainslie 6, Abby Carlson 6, Caleigh McCabe 6, Lauren Files 4, Taylor Boe 3.

Roosevelt - Catherine Killian 16, Katherine Woodworth 10, Riley Prince 0, Tanner Adams 8, Sydney Melkerson 4, Jessica Gahan 3, Claire Villiott 3, Charlotte Gemmel 2.

EASTLAKE 61, BOTHELL 30 Eastlake 15 18 9 19 - 61 Bothell 10 7 5 8 - 30 Eastlake - Kendra Morrison 15, Caleigh McCabe 9, Sam Naluai 9, Katy Ainslie 8, Lauren Files 7, Abby Carlson 4, Taylor Boe 3, Sarah Coyan 2, Bella Zennan 2.

Bothell - Sarah Garinger 8, Tracy Rider 5, Sam Dodson 4, Kendra Heyer 4, Kareena Dahl 3, Molly Nelson 3, Nyah Campbell 2, Haley Dusenberry 1, Paige Wolfe 0.

EASTLAKE 56, REDMOND 32 Redmond 8 8 2 14 - 32 Eastlake 24 12 9 11 - 56 Redmond - Stacey Kimball 12, Jordyn Ohrt 9, Lauren Bogard 6, Makaela Hayward 3, Taylor Kopak 2, Ali Jorgenson 0, Lauren May 0, Mikayla Walker 0, Erin Windham 0.

Eastlake - Caleigh McCabe 14, Kendra Morrison 8, Bella Zennan 8, Katy Ainslie 5, Taylor Boe 5, Abby Carlson 5, Anne Heine 4, Sam Naluai 4, Lauren Files 3, Rachel Ainslie 0, Sarah Coyan 0, Ellie Mortenson 0.

3A/2A KingCo Conference

Metro League Jan. 18 Game O’DEA 57, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 37 O’Dea 14 6 15 22 - 57 Eastside Catholic 4 6 11 16 - 37 O’Dea - Darrias Sime 14, Dustin Watts 18l, Dana Abe 11, Jalem Ward 11, Keenan Durham 3, Charlie Barr 0, Perriam Callandret 0, Devante Williams 0.

Eastside Catholic - Joey Schreiber 10, Jake Springfield 10, Skyler White 9, Matt Callans 3, Hunter Clements 2, Eddie Janicki 2, Jack McCarthy 1, Connor Creswel 0, Mike Rambaldini 0, Trey Reynolds 0, Chevy Walker 0.

Jan. 21 Game EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 70, INGRAHAM 56 Ingraham 12 9 15 20 - 56 Eastside Catholic 21 14 13 22 - 70 Ingraham - Keith Gayden 14, Torey Richards 14, Malik Barnes 13, Gada Jilo 7, Ray Alvarez 4, Dominique Burnett 4, Getluak Bol 0, Zeb Davis 0.

Eastside Catholic - Joey Schreiber 28, Skyler White 10, Hunter Clements 8, Matt Callans 7, Eddie Janicki 6, Trey Reynolds 3, Hunter Hudgins 2, Jack McCarthy 2, Joel McKay 0, Mike Rambaldini 2, Chevy Walker 2, Connor Creswell 0, Austin Soukup 0, Jake Springfield 0.

Prep girls basketball 4A KingCo Conference CREST DIVISION

Issaquah Eastlake Skyline Newport Redmond CROWN DIVISION

ISSAQUAH 47, INGLEMOOR 39 Inglemoor 14 7 6 12 - 39 Issaquah 6 13 11 17 - 47 Inglemoor - Taylor Peacocke 11, Mackenzie Iverson 8, Kelly Conroy 6, Larrisa Ashby 4, Julia Haining 5, Kate Taylor 3, Lauren Moses 1, Lauren Elliott 0.

Issaquah - Maddey Pflaumer 26, Sabrina Norton 7, Aimee Brakken 3, Brooke Miller 3, Dayna Talley 3, Taryn Holmes 2, Mackenzie Wieburg 2, Quincey Gibson 1, Ngozi Monu 0, Becky Rex 0, Morgan Young 0.

League W L 10 0 8 2 6 4 4 6 2 9

Season W L 12 4 14 2 12 5 7 9 4 13

League W L 9 2 6 4 5 6 4 6 3 8 0 10

Season W L 12 5 10 5 7 8 7 8 3 9 2 13

Woodinville Inglemoor Garfield Roosevelt Ballard Bothell Jan. 17 Games Issaquah 47, Inglemoor 39 Redmond 50, Ingraham 19 Monroe 57, Newport 50 Jan. 19 Games Issaquah 49, Roosevelt 36 Skyline 62, Inglemoor 58 Eastlake 61, Bothell 30 Garfield 59, Redmond 40 Woodinville 51, Newport 32 Jan. 21 Games Issaquah 48, Newport 35 Eastlake 56, Redmond 32 Ballard 43, Bothell 40 Garfield 61, Roosevelt 55 Woodinville 62, Inglemoor 38 Jan. 22 Games Issaquah 48, Ballard 27 Skyline 76, Bothell 47 Eastlake 57, Roosevelt 46 Newport 59, Garfield 53 Inglemoor 55, Redmond 31 Jan. 26 Games Woodinville at Garfield Eastlake at Newport Skyline at Redmond Roosevelt at Bothell Ballard at Inglemoor Jan. 28 Games Garfield at Bothell Issaquah at Eastlake Newport at Skyline Woodinville at Ballard Inglemoor at Roosevelt Jan. 29 Games Roosevelt at Newport Bothell at Issaquah

ISSAQUAH 48, BALLARD 27 Issaquah 12 15 17 4 - 48 Ballard 8 4 5 10 - 27 Issaquah - Maddey Pflaumer 13, Quincey Gibson 9, Sabrina Norton 8, Ngozi Monu 6, Taryn Holmes 3, Mackenzie Schiltz 3, Aimee Brakken 2, Mackenzie Wieburg 2, Becky Rex 0, Dayna Talley 0, Morgan Young 0.

Ballard - Elena DeWeese 14, Shelby Bailess 4, Theresa Moriarty 4, Imani Bender 0, Samantha Hall 0, Riley Soukup 2, Morgan Bailess 0, Nancy McGeorge 0, Maddie Soukup 0, Beverly Verduin 0.

League W L 10 0 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 5 2 8 2 8 0 10

Juanita Mount Si Liberty Lake Washington Mercer Island Interlake Bellevue Sammamish Jan. 19 Games Liberty 49, Bellevue 43 Juanita 49, Lake Washington 42 Mount Si 48, Interlake 44 Mercer Island 64, Sammamish 35 Jan. 21 Games Juanita 58, Liberty 41 Mercer Island 51, Bellevue 31 Mount Si 58, Lake Washington 43 Interlake 58, Sammamish 25 Jan. 26 Games Mercer Island at Liberty Sammamish at Lake Washington Mount Si at Juanita Jan. 28 Games Mount Si at Sammamish Interlake at Liberty Lake Washington at Bellevue Mercer Island at Juanita Feb. 1 Games Interlake at Mercer Island Mount Si at Bellevue Lake Washington at Liberty Sammamish at Juanita

Season W L 14 2 12 4 11 5 11 5 9 8 6 10 4 12 3 11

LIBERTY 49, BELLEVUE 43 Liberty 10 14 10 15 - 49 Bellevue 9 15 11 8 - 43 Liberty - Aspen Wingar 14, Halie Ericksen 10, Danni Sjolander 10, Sierra Carlson 8, Megan Tsutakawa 7, Maddie Birdsall 0, Karlie Ludwig 0, Stephanie Yea 0.

Bellevue - Taylor Cooke 9, Alli Cahill 7, Kate Holmes 4, Quinn Gordon 3, Alexis Neuman 3, Natalie Anderson 10, Holly Warendorf 3, Shelby Fanning 2, Katie Savard 2, Kate Sangeorzan 0.

JUANITA 58, LIBERTY 41 Liberty 5 9 12 15 - 41 Juanita 12 15 15 16 - 58 Liberty - Danni Sjolander 13, Halie Ericksen 12, Sierra Carlson 6, Aspen Winegar 6, Sofie Safley 0, Megan Tsutakawa 2, Delane Agnew 0, Maddie Birdsall 0, Tera Johnson 0, Morgan Safley 0.

Juanita - Bre Carter 16, Kate Cryderman 13, Mikayla Jones 10, Molly Grager 8, Jessica Latousek 5, Taylor Paddock 4, Dusty Seiler 2, Taylor Lloyd 0, Molly Steck 0.

MOUNT SI 58, LAKE WASHINGTON 43 Lake Washington 11 11 5 16 - 43 Mount Si 19 6 13 20 - 58 Lake Washington - Melissa Wilson 13, Whitney Dunlap 12, Hunter Hopkins 6, Jessica Washington 5, Cassie Lively 4, Peyton Wozeniak 2, Sarah Wilson 0.

Mount Si - Hailey Eddings 24, Jori Braun 9, Jordan Riley 6, Molly Sellers 5, Haley Chase 4, Kassidy Maddux 4, Shelby Peerboom 4, Alex Walsh 0, Katy Lindor 0.

MOUNT SI 48, INTERLAKE 44 Interlake 14 12 13 5 - 44 Mount Si 8 6 18 16 - 48 Interlake - Marta Mueller 10, Cassidy McDermott 9, Kaeleigh Randolph-Schultz 7, Ebony Jackson 6, Margo Parker 6, Cate Mueller 2, Hannah Pratt 2, Lauren Van Draanen 2, Emma Bergstom 0, Camille Sullivan 0.

Mount Si - Hailey Eddings 14, Stevie Riley 10, Kassidy Maddux 8, Shelby Peerboom 7, Alex Welsh 4, Jori Braun 3, Haley Chase 2, Katy Lindor 0, Molly Sellers 0, Katie Swain 0.

Metro League Jan. 19 Game HOLY NAMES 67, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 38 Holy Names 23 21 13 10 - 67 Eastside Catholic 7 15 5 11 - 38 Holy Names - Erika Johnson 14, Olivia Vincent 12, Kayla Warren 10, Magenta Dumpit 1, Christa St. George 3, Megan Launceford 2, C.C. Jackson 0, Michal Johnson 0, Cara Lohmann 0.

Eastside Catholic - Michaela O’Rourke 21, Emma Burnham 7, Shannon Graves 3, Alex Johnston 2, Lauren Johnson 2, Shelby Newell 2, Megan Drews 0, Morgan Kramer 0, Danielle Leider 0, Colleen Nuss 0.

Jan. 21 Game EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 64, INGRAHAM 38 Ingraham 2 16 8 12 - 38 Eastside Catholic 19 6 13 20 - 64 Ingraham - Caroline Dewrwarder 13, Ari Lozano 10,

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Donna Sipiliano 8, Ellen Smith 5, Danika Webber 2, Nimco Khalif 0, Kim Nguyen 0, Shabria Starks 0.

Eastside Catholic - Michaela O’Rourke 31, Colleen Nuss 9, Shannon Graves 5, Emma Burnham 4, Shelby Newell 4, Lauren Johnson 3, Morgan Kramer 3, Danielle Leider 3, Alex Johnston 2, Megan Drews 0.

Prep wrestling 4A KingCo Conference Jan. 18 Match SKYLINE 42, WOODINVILLE 36 103: Joseph DeMatteo (S) won by forfeit. 112: Justin Manipis (S) d. Mitch Vandenburg, 5-1. 119: Adolfo Dedios (W) p. Joseph Gurke, 1:53. 115: Collin Ehret (S) d. Garrett Foss, 8-2. 130: Toby Brown (S) p.

Dalton Schaefbauer, 4:43. 135: Chris Caldwell (S) p.

Connor McCaw, 0:30. 140: Tyler White (S) p. Jacob Jensen 3:47. 145: Kurtis Max (W) won by forfeit. 152: Jordan McCaslin (S) p. Stewart Harrison, 2:57. 160: Michael Mecham (S) p. Lucas Blasdel, 3:05. 171: Joe Ip (W) p. Kyle Mardon, 3:49. 189: Colter Clinch (W) won by forfeit. 215: Jacob Hollister (W) won by forfeit.

285: Jason Burroughs (W) won by forfeit.

Jan. 20 Match ISSAQUAH 49, EASTLAKE 22 103: Chris Dallas (E) maj. dec. Louden Ivey, 11-1.

112: Max Tickman (Iss) maj. dec. Austin Faccone, 13-0.

119: Thomas Tseng (Iss) won by forfeit. 125: Adam Nakanishi (E) won by forfeit. 130: Jerdon Helgeson (Iss) d. Max Benjamin, 12-8. 135: Mark Smith (E) p. Seth Hartman, 5:14. 140: Almen Thorpe (Iss) d. Nyk Peterson, 10-5. 145: Joseph Tonenmaker (Iss) d. Cole Neves, 11-7. 152: David White (Iss) p. Zach Leavitt, 4:43. 160: Ryan Green (E) p. Tucker Brumley, 1:45.

171: Paul Tilton (Iss) won by forfeit. 189: Daniel Fine (Iss) won by forfeit. 215: Matt Solusod (Iss) won by forfeit. 285: Jonathan Norris (Iss) won by forfeit.

3A/2A KingCo Conference Jan. 20 Match MOUNT SI 54, LIBERTY 22 103: Ryley Absher (MS) p. Neil Chakravarty, 1:06.

112: Austin Sivret (L) p. William Beach, 1:10. 119: Tanner Stahl (MS) p. Michael Shaw, 5:25. 125: Nate Sjoholm (L) won by forfeit. 130: Tye Rodne (MS) d. Tyler Le, 5-1. 135: Aaron Peterson (MS) won by forfeit. 140: Jake Lydon (MS) won by forfeit. 145: Bryce Stuart (MS) p. Casey Smith, 1:33. 152: Hamilton Noel (L) p. Max Kenagy, 3:15. 160: Jay Chakravarty (L) maj. dec. AJ Brevick, 11-3. 171: Shane Dixon (MS) p. Jacob Tierney, 3:03. 189: John Farmer (MS) p. Noel Brandon, 1:26.

215: Mitch Rorem (MS) d. Luke Oman, 3-2. 285: Joshua Mitchell (MS) won by forfeit.

Nonleague RIVER RIDGE INVITATIONAL Jan. 22 Team scores: Curtis 256, North Thurston 153, River Ridge 144, Liberty 131, Clover Park 80, Black Hills 72.5, Capital 72, Spanaway Lake 67.

Championship matches 103: Frankie Sandoval (Clover Park) d. Neil Chakravarty (Liberty), 8-2. 152: Hamilton Noel (Liberty) p. Josh Clark (North Thurston), 3:24. 160: Mitch Homeyer (Curtis) d. Jay Chakravarty (Liberty), 5-3.

Prep gymnastics 4A KingCo Conference Jan. 20 Match BALLARD 167.95, ISSAQUAH 163.85, INGLEMOOR 158, REDMOND 152.2 All-around: 1, Olivia Goree (Iss) 36.6; 2, Taylor Stern (B) 35.85; 3, Molly Barnes (B) 34.1. Vault: 1, Moreen Stergon (B) 9.3; 2, AJ Bowers (Iss) 9.25; 3, Stern (B) 9.2. Uneven parallel bars: 1, Stern (B) 8.6; 2, Goree (Iss) 8.4; 3, Bowers (Iss) 8.1. Balance beam: 1, Goree (Iss) 9.55; 2, Katie Thoma (Ing) 9.3; 3, Eric Redman (B) 9.2. Floor exercise: 1, Stern (B) 9.7; 2, Goree (Iss) 9.65; 3 (tie), Stergon (B) 9.35, Thoma (Ing) 9.35.

Prep boys swimming

Adult sports

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SPORTS CALENDAR

Issaquah Alps Trail Club

Jan. 28, Dogs’ Welcome Hike, 10 a.m., 3-4 miles, 500-800 gain. Call 206322-0990 ... Jan. 29, 9 a.m., Squak Mountain, loop to Central Peak and West Peak, 6 miles, 1,700 gain. Call 269-3079 ... Feb. 5. 9:30 a.m., Cougar Mountain, Coal Creek Trail to North Fork Falls, 5.5 miles, 650 gain. Call 882-3435.

Cascade Bicycle Club Jan. 27, 6:45 p.m., Eastside Tour, 2030 miles from Sammamish Valley Cycle in Redmond. Call 394-1347 ... Jan. 29, 10 a.m., Lake Sammamish Coffee Run, 34 miles from Redhook Brewery in Woodinville with stop in Issaquah for coffee. Call 681-1521 ... Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m., Marymoor, Issaquah, Beaver Lake, 35 miles from Marymoor Park east parking lot. Call 206-523-2205.

Youth sports/activities Fencing Lessons – The Washington Fencing Academy offers fencing lessons for youth, beginning and intermediate groups at Clark and Issaquah Valley elementary schools. Call 837-3300.

Soccer Issaquah Parks and Recreation is currently registering players for its spring soccer program. The program is for ages, kindergarten through the fifth grade. Register online at www.issaquahparks.net. For other information, call 837-3346.

Baseball Clinics – Field of Champions in Preston offers Monday Night Hit clinic from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 31. Clinic for ages 8-12. Call 222-6020 ... Art of catching clinic, noon-2 p.m., Jan. 30, at

guard team 2: 1, Liberty; 5, Issaquah. Unarmed: 3, Liberty; 5 Issaquah; team commander: 2, c/ENS Cassie Achzenick (Liberty); 5, c/LT Nathan Donwen (Issaquah).

Armed: 1, Liberty; 4, Issaquah; team commander: 6, c/ENS Joseph Charest; 5, c/SCPO Evan Schwartz. Rifle: 1, Liberty (precision); 2, c/ENS Joseph Charest; 3, Issaquah (sporter). Individual drill: 5, c/CPO Ricky Shupert; 6, c/LTJG William Yi. Duals: 3, Issaquah (c/SCPO Evan Schwartz and c/LTJG William Yi).

Youth basketball Boys 8th grade Issaquah 51, Eastside Catholic 36 (Issaquah scoring leaders, Stetson Kalilikane 13 points, Chase Perkins 12).

Issaquah 58, Inglemoor 53 (Issaquah scoring leader, Sam Brakken 28. Issaquah 23-2 overall, 10-0 in league).

Field of Champions. Clinic for ages 9-13. Call 222-6020.

Volleyball Sammamish YMCA offers volleyball program for girls 15-17 from 3:30-5 p.m. every Thursday. Call 391-4840.

Little League Issaquah Little League is registering baseball and softball players at www.issaquahlittleleague.org for the 2011 season. Baseball programs run from ages 5-6 to 13-14 ... Sammamish Little League also registering baseball and softball players, and players for Challenger program. Go to Sammamishlittleleague.countmein.com.

High school sports Boys basketball Jan. 28, 8 p.m., Issaquah at Eastlake, Interlake at Liberty, Newport at Skyline; Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., Issaquah at Bothell; Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Skyline at Issaquah, Liberty at Lake Washington; Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Mount Si at Liberty.

Girls basketball Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., Mercer Island at Liberty, Skyline at Redmond; Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., Issaquah at Eastlake, Interlake at Liberty, Newport at Skyline; Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., Bothell at Issaquah; Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Lake Washington at Liberty; Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Skyline at Issaquah.

Wrestling Jan. 27, 6 p.m., Issaquah, Liberty at Mount Si. Gymnastics Jan. 26, 7 p.m., Issaquah at Skyline; Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Liberty at Lake Washington.

Boys swimming Jan. 27, 3:30 p.m., Liberty, Skyline at Issaquah (Boehm Pool).

Girls 8th grade Puget Sound Traveling League Jan. 22 Game Issaquah 41, Redmond 32 (Issaquah statistics: Maggie Ciszewski 15 points, 12 rebounds; Annie Hoffman 12 points, 6 steals; Sophie Foreman 6 points, 3 rebounds; Emily Winterstein 4 points, 2 rebounds; Tala Fry 3 points, 7 rebounds; Jill Roberson 1 point, 4 rebounds; Katie Hinchcliffe 1 rebound, 1 assist).

Jan. 23 Game Issaquah 55, Mount Si 17 (Issaquah statistics: Annie Hoffman 20 points, 4 steals; Sophie Foreman 11 points, 5 steals; Maggie Ciszewski 11 points, 8 rebounds; Tala Fry 6 points, 8 rebounds; Jill Roberson 4 points, 6 rebounds; Emily Winterstein 2 points, 5 rebounds; Cienna Buyco 1 point, 1 assist; Abby Wilson 3 rebounds, 1 assist).

4A KingCo Conference Jan. 18 Meet SKYLINE 115.5, REDMOND 69.5 200 medley relay: 1, Skyline A (Ryan Collins, Alex Marber, Paul Jett, David Jett) 1:48.38; 2, Skyline B (Mitch Corson, Tucker Russell, Julian Lim, Alex Carey) 1:52.68. 200 freestyle: 1, Ashton Powell (S) 1:59.14; 3, Jay High (S) 2:08.73; 5, Will Wright (S) 2:25.57. 200 individual medley: 1, Alec Raines (S) 2:14.09; 2, Russell (S) 2:23.88; 3, Nick A’Alo (S) 2:36.24. 50 freestyle: 1, Kevin Creekmore (Red) 24.67; 2, Carey (S) 24.86; 3, Matt Haynie (S) 24.84. Diving: 1, Max Levy (S) 205.40; 4, Nick Riley (S) 96.10.

100 butterfly: 1, Nicholas Kodati (Red) 1:00.52; 2, Lim (S) 1:02.93; 3, Haynie (S) 1:06.19; 4, D’Alo (S) 1:06.51. 100 freestyle: 1, D. Jett (S) 52.69; 3, Collins (S) 53.97. 500 freestyle: 1, Raines (S) 5:08.96; 4, Travis Fox (S) 6:57.44. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Skyline A (P. Jett, Raines, Carey, D. Jett) 1:39.88; 2, Skyline B (Rucker, Alex Marber, Lim, D’Alo) 1:42.43. 100 backstroke: 1, Collins (S) 59.54; 2, Corson (S) 1:01.56.

100 breaststroke: 1, P. Jett (S) 1:08.96; 4, Tyler Hamke (S) 1:14.21. 400 freestyle relay: 1, Skyline A (Powell, Raines, Collins, P. Jett) 3:40.56; 3, Skyline B (Haynie, Lim, Carey, Corson) 3:55.06.

Jan. 20 Meet ISSAQUAH 123, BALLARD 57 200 medley relay: 1, Issaquah A (Skyler Kersten, Austin Melody, Ben Halter, Spencer McCulloh) 1:51.51; 2, Issaquah B (Gentry Gevers, Ben Nussbaum, Dave Nam, Adam Florsheim) 1:52.81. 200 freestyle: 1, Kersten (Iss) 2:01.10; 3, B. Nussbaum (Iss) 2:05.14; 5, Jonathan Williams (Iss) 2:16.62. 200 individual medley: 1, Melody (Iss) 2:14.38; 2, Keith Nussbaum (Iss) 2:26.88; 3, Caleb Walin (Iss) 2:28.62. 50 freestyle: 1, Brian Ruggles (Iss) 22.66*; 2, Willy Matsuda (Iss) 22.96; 4, Halter (Iss) 24.52. Diving: 1, Louis Weissman (B) 139.65; 2, Spencer Gevers (Iss) 117.40.

100 butterfly: 1, Caleb Jaeger (B) 56.58; 2, G. Gevers (Iss) 57.68; 4, K. Nussbaum (Iss) 1:06.93. 100 freestyle: 1, Ruggles (Iss) 49.55*; 2, Matsuda (Iss) 50.23*; 3, Melody (Iss) 53.17. 500 freestyle: 1, Kersten (Iss) 5:42.57; 2, B. Nussbaum (Iss) 5:46.44; 5, Evan Tucker (Iss) 7:08.29. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Issaquah A (Matsuda, G. Gevers, Kersten, Ruggles) 1:32.81*; 2, Issaquah B (Halter, McCulloh, Florsheim, Nam) 1:39.26. 100 backstroke: 1, G. Gevers (Iss) 1:00.03; 4, Elliot Salmon (Iss) 1:11.38; 5, Connor Mowers (Iss) 1:14.63. 100 breaststroke: 1, Florsheim (Iss) 1:08.54; 4, Alec Balkman (Iss) 1:14.62; 5, Carter Ray (Iss) 1:15.23. 400 freestyle relay: 1, Issaquah A (Matsuda, McCulloh, Melody, Ruggles) 3:35.03; 2, Issaquah B (Halter, Nam, Walin, B. Nussbaum) 3:47.63 *state qualifying times

Prep girls soccer All-state teams Washington Coaches Association Class 4A first team F - Lindsey Dahl (Thomas Jefferson) F - Jaclyn Softli (Eastlake) F - Sheaffer Skadsen (Skyview) F - Michelle Bretl (Skyline) MF - Kiana Kraft (Kentwood) MF - Becca Schooler (South Kitsap) MF - Brie Hooks (Tahoma) MF - Maddie Christ (Skyline) D - Avery Salisbury (Beamer) D - Laura Rayfield (Kentwood) D - Brittanee Randle (Skyline) D - Kenzie Lubeck (Richland) GK - Tina Vargas (Skyline) Second team: MF Madi Barney (Skyline). Honorable mention: D Jackie Wilson (Skyline), Dom Randle (Skyline).

Class 3A first team F - Heather Johnson (Southridge) F - Maddi Null (Meadowdale) F - Makaela Nellams (Everett) F - Kimi Fry (Liberty) MF - Alexus Shefts (Seattle Prep) MF - Savanna Morehouse (Bonney Lake) MF - Kristen Piephoff (Timberline) MF - Kindra Scobba D - Kailee Esser (Camas) D - Brianna Jones (Bonney Lake) D - Meghan Sorenson (Southridge) D - Kie Johnson (Hanford) GK - Caitlin Plese (Enumclaw) Honorable mention: F Cassidy Nangle (Liberty), D Kellie Standish (Eastside Catholic).

Prep drill Results for Liberty and Issaquah teams: Color guard team 1: 3, Liberty; 6, Issaquah. Color

Eagles swim past Ballard Brian Ruggles won two events in state-qualifying times and anchored a winning relay that had a state-qualifying time Jan. 20 as the Issaquah High School boys swimming team trounced Ballard 123-57 in a 4A KingCo Conference meet.

Ruggles won the 50 freestyle in 22.66 seconds. He captured the 100 freestyle in 49.55 to beat out teammate Willy Matsuda, who was second in a state-qualifying time of 50.23.

Both Ruggles and Matsuda were on Issaquah’s winning 200 freestyle relay team, which took first place in a time of 1:32.81.

Gentry Gevers and Skyler Kersten were other members of the relay team.

Ruggles also anchored the Eagles’ winning 400 freestyle relay team. Matsuda, Spencer McCulloh and Austin Melody were also on the relay team.

Kersten had two first places.

He won the 200 freestyle in a district-qualifying time of 2:01.10 and captured the 500 freestyle in 5:42.57. He was the lead-off swimmer on Issaquah’s winning 200 medley relay team.

Melody, Ben Halter and McCulloh rounded out the relay team.

Melody won the 200 individual medley in a district-qualifying time of 2:14.38. Gevers had a district-qualifying time of 1:00.03 in winning the 100 backstroke. Adam Florsheim captured the 100 breaststroke in a district-qualifying time of 1:08.54.

Issaquah hosts Skyline and Liberty in the ISD Relays Jan. 27 at the Julius Boehm Pool.

Issaquah wrestlers down Eastlake The Issaquah High School wrestling team overwhelmed short-handed Eastlake 49-22 Jan. 22 in a 4A KingCo Conference match.

Eastlake, the host team, forfeited five matches, including all of the upper weights (171-285).

Issaquah, 5-2 in dual meets this season, got a pin from David White in the 152-pound class.

Max Tickman also posted a major decision (13-0) to win the 112-pound match.

In one of the key matches, Jerdon Helgeson defeated Eastlake’s Max Benjamin, 12-8 in a battle of 130-pounders. Issaquah’s

Joseph Tonnemaker topped Cole Neves, 11-7, in a match involving two of the league’s better 145pounders.

Eagles second in gymnastics meet Issaquah High School senior Olivia Goree took all-around honors Jan. 22, but the Issaquah High gymnastics team still ended up second in a four-team meet at Ballard.

Issaquah finished with 163.85 points while Ballard took first with 167.95 points.

Inglemoor was third with 158 points and Redmond fourth with 152.2.

Goree scored 36.6 to win the all-around. She also placed first on the balance beam with a 9.55.

Goree was second in the floor exercise (9.65) and second in the uneven parallel bars (8.4). Teammate AJ Bowers was second on the vault (9.25).

Skyline wrestlers top Woodinville The Skyline High School wrestling team had five pins Jan. 18 as the Spartans defeated Woodinville 42-36 in a 4A KingCo Conference match.

Toby Brown (130), Chris Caldwell (135), Tyler White (140), Jordan McCaslin (152) and Michael Mecham (160) had pins for Skyline.

Spartans earn all-state soccer honors Three members of the Skyline High School girls soccer team were voted to the Washington State Coaches all-state Class 4A first team.

Forward Michelle Bretl, midfielder Maddie Christ and goalkeeper Tina Vargas were on the first team.

Three other Spartans were honored. Midfielder Madi Barney was voted to the second team.

Defenders Jackie Wilson and Dom Randle earned honorable mention.

Forward Jaclyn Softli, of Eastlake, also received first-team honors.

Forward Kimi Fry, of Liberty, was named to the Class 3A first team. Cassidy Nangle, of Liberty, made the second team.

The all-state teams were based on voting by state high school soccer coaches.

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Basketball FROM PAGE B4

“He didn’t play last season because of knee surgery. This is the first time he has really played basketball in a year and a half. After watching him on junior varsity, it was apparent he belonged on varsity. After a couple of games, it was evident he should be a starter, too,” Griffith said. “He not only does a great job rebounding, but he can shoot the 18-19 footer and can step out and hit the 3.”

Since joining the varsity, Martin has averaged eight rebounds per game.

One of the other key players for Issaquah against Newport was Rael, who had 11 points. Rael’s defense was a turning point.

“He changed the whole game, because of the defensive pressure he put on Newport’s point guard. Newport had about 15 turnovers in the first half and he must have forced them into seven or eight turnovers,” Griffith said.

Watson had seven points and ran the point for the Eagles. His efforts have been huge, especially with senior Derek Quan being sidelined the past two weeks because of an ankle injury.

“Fletcher and Brian have given us a little bit of spark,” Griffith said.

Issaquah finished last week with a tough 62-58 loss to host Ballard Jan. 22. The Eagles fell behind early but almost caught Ballard in the final quarter, getting to within two points of the Beavers. Issaquah couldn’t duplicate its performance against Newport, as it had 23 turnovers and missed 13 shots in the paint.

“We didn’t play as well as we did against Newport, but the guys kept on battling. I was really pleased with their effort,” Griffith said.

Price led the Eagles with 16 points. Landdeck added 15 points and Rael had 12 points.

Issaquah entered this week with a 3-7 league record, one game behind Eastlake in the Crest Division standings. The top four teams in each division will advance to the league tournament, which makes the Jan. 28 game at Eastlake a crucial one.

“We’re jelling as a team right now. We’re getting better down the stretch, which is what you want,” Griffith said.

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Spartans stay in the running Skyline remains in contention for the Crest Division title. The Spartans split a pair of games last week to raise their league record to 6-3. Entering this week, Skyline is just one-half game behind firstplace Redmond.

On Jan. 21, Skyline rallied from a 13-point deficit to overcome host Bothell 54-51. The Spartans outscored Bothell 17-7 in the final quarter to pull out the victory.

Kasen Williams led Skyline with 16 points. Bryan Cikatz and Teran Togia each had 12 points.

The Spartans couldn’t hold off Inglemoor in the final period Jan. 18 and lost to the visiting Vikings 47-45. Williams topped Skyline with 14 points and Lucas Shannon had 10 points.

Skyline began the week with a nonleague victory. The Spartans rallied in the fourth quarter Jan. 17 to defeat Hazen 54-49 in the Comcast Showcase at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Shannon scored a game-high 17 points. Cikatz and Will Parker each had 10 points. Frankie Johnson topped Hazen with 11 points.

Hazen, which leads the Seamount League, dropped to 10-4 in the season.

Patriots top Juanita Liberty put away host Juanita with a 18-9 fourth-quarter run Jan. 21 and prevailed 51-41 in a 3A/2A KingCo contest.

Tynan Gilmore, of Liberty, led all players with 17 points. Kylan Marlow added 12 points.

The Patriots, 3-7 in league play, lost to Mount Si 72-50 Jan. 17.

The contest was originally scheduled for Jan. 11, but was postponed because of snow.

Mount Si took control of the game early by shooting to an 18-3 first-quarter lead. Liberty was competitive with the Wildcats after that quarter, but could never overcome the early deficit.

Dallas Smith, of Mount Si, led all players with 20 points. Trent Riley added 17 points. Chandler Jenkins topped Liberty with 19 points and teammate Jake Bainton added 12 points.

Gilmore, a sophomore guard, scored a career-high 27 points Jan. 18, but it wasn't enough as the host Patriots fell to first-place Bellevue 73-50.

Jenkins had 12 points.

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Skyline High School’s Julian Lim surfaces during the 100-yard butterfly race Jan. 18.

Swimming FROM PAGE B4

Powell then beat Redmond’s Nicholas Kodati by less than a quarter-second in the 200-yard freestyle race, coming in at 1:59.14. He cut about two seconds off his previous districtqualifying time.

While some swimmers took the meet lightly, Simpkins said others put in extra effort to get that last-minute KingCo-, district- or state-qualifying time.

“They’re finally figuring out it’s toward end of the season,” she said. “They’re stepping it up a little bit.”

In the 200-yard individual medley, Raines won in 2:14.09, more than nine seconds ahead of Redmond’s Tucker Russell.

Raines, a freshman, is headed to districts in that event.

“Alec Raines always does a really good job,” Simpkins said.

Raines also swam to victory in the 500-yard freestyle race, finishing in 5:08.96. His 5:02.18 earlier this season qualified him for the state meet.

“I’m really excited for state,” he said after the race. “It takes a lot of determination.”

He said to cut time against the state competition, “I’ll probably have to go out faster and pace better.”

Senior Alex Carey took second in the 50-yard freestyle event, finishing in 24.86 seconds, good enough to compete at districts. This meet was one of his first times back in the

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Skyline downs Inglemoor Skyline had a big third quarter Jan. 18, outscoring host Inglemoor 20-14, as the Spartans posted a 62-58 victory. Megan Weideman led Skyline with 16 points.

The Spartans, 6-4 in league play, cruised by Bothell 76-47 Jan.

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water since the winter break, he said. Redmond’s Kevin Creekmore won with a time of 24.67 seconds.

In the 100 butterfly, Julian Lim took second for Skyline in a district-qualifying time of 1:02.93.

Junior David Jett won the 100yard freestyle in 52.69 seconds, good enough for districts. In the 200-yard freestyle relay, Skyline took first place in 1:39.88, about six seconds off of the state-qualifying mark.

Skyline’s Ryan Collins also won the 100-yard backstroke. He finished in a time of 59.54 seconds, a little slower than his seasonbest, but enough to qualify for the district meet.

Paul Jett, a freshman, won the 100-breaststroke in a district time of 1:08.96. He said he’s hoping to make it to state in the butterfly event.

Skyline wrapped the meet up with a big win in the 400-yard freestyle relay. It finished in 3:40.56, beating Redmond by about 11 seconds.

Simpkins acknowledged the good chances of sending more athletes to districts after the KingCo meet.

As of now, “we’ll have a very young team, she said.”

Saturday Feb. 26, 2011

BY GREG FARRAR

Luke Oman (left), Liberty High School sophomore, has a firm hold on Mitch Rorem, of Mount Si, during their 215-pound wrestling bout Jan. 20. Rorem won, 3-2.

Wrestling FROM PAGE B4

eight squads.

Again, the middleweights starred.

“Hamilton finished first. Jay took second,” Brown said. “He lost to the same kid he lost to last year.”

The wrestler in question is Mitch Homeyer, of University Place’s Curtis High School.

Brown said Chakravarty has to find a way to get past Homeyer.

Bête noires aside, the tourney served its purpose, Brown said.

“It was a good tournament for us,” he said. “We went down there to try and get some

21. Morgan Farrar and Allie Wyszynski each had 16 points to lead the Spartans. Weideman contributed 13 points and Lindsey Nicholson added 10.

Fourth-quarter rally carries Liberty girls past Bellevue Liberty outscored host Bellevue 15-8 in the final quarter Jan. 19 to post a key 3A/2A KingCo Conference victory.

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Nobody knows how far they will go this year, but two of the big trio of middleweights have already made the Mat Classic in 2010.

Hamilton finished second in state last year at 145 pounds, while Chakravarty finished eighth at 160, according to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s website.

“They’re both doing really well,” Brown said. “Most of the tourneys they’ve gone into, they’ve both done well. They really take control when they get on the mat.”

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Danni Sjolander each added 10 points, and Sierra Carlson had eight points.

Liberty trailed by one point entering the final quarter before overcoming the Wolverines.

The Patriots lost to first-place Juanita 58-41 Jan. 21. Sjolander led the Patriots with 13 points and Ericksen had 12.

Liberty, 7-3 in league play, began this week in third place.

Eighth-grade girls win twice The Issaquah eighth-grade girls select team posted two Puget Sound Traveling League victories last week. Issaquah defeated Redmond 41-32 Jan. 22 and cruised by Mount Si 55-17 Jan. 23.

In the victory against Redmond, Maggie Ciszewski had 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead Issaquah. Annie Hoffman contributed 12 points and six steals.

Against Mount Si, Hoffman had 20 points and four steals.

Sophie Foreman added 11 points and five steals, and Ciszewski had 11 points and eight rebounds.

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The Hot List

Students put their many talents on display Junior Statesmen of America lets students debate on civic issues One of the largest student-run organizations at Issaquah High School is Junior Statesmen of America.

“JSA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, student-run organization to evoke political awareness in teens through activism and debate,” said Sarah Greenhall, Issaquah’s JSA chapter president.

JSA provides the opportunity for students to form opinions, learn about the way their government is run and speak their minds. During meetings, “we formally debate using parliamentary proceBy Alex Tucker dure on hot topics, such as WikiLeaks and gay marriage,” Greenhall said.

There is also the occasional humorous debate or “thought talk,” a more casual way of expressing view-

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Movie: ‘The Green Hornet’

It is rare indeed when a live-action superhero film manages to successfully blend comedy and action in equal measure, but “The Green Hornet” may have achieved just that. The story of the Green Hornet, which dates back to the days of the original Batman comics, was penned in this incarnation by Seth Rogen (who also stars as the title character) and Evan Goldberg.

Album: ‘Thank You Happy Birthday’

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Sarah Greenhall speaks at JSA Fall State.

The latest release from funkpunk rockers Cage the Elephant marks a strong start for 2011 in music. The band’s songwriting has matured immensely, largely replacing the angst-ridden lyrics of their eponymous debut with more constructive criticism of “Indy Kidz” and the corporate machine, over the soundtrack of a delightfully grimy-sounding band.

Tuition hikes at Washington public universities make higher education an even bigger investment Over the next two years, tuition at the University of Washington and other state universities is expected to increase up to 11 percent per year. Washington’s community colleges would see increases of about 9 percent per year. And that still won’t be enough.

Last month, Gov. Christine Gregoire was forced to make some tough cuts in her proposed budget in order to help close a multi-

By Ehrik Aldana

What are you doing for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Eastside Catholic High School “I’d like to take someone out to dinner, but I’ll probably have baseball practice.”

— Erik Schutzler, freshman

Video Game: ‘Dead Space 2’

When Capcom’s “Resident Evil” series effectively said goodbye to the survival horror genre with the action-packed, not-really-scary “Resident Evil 5,” Electronic Arts’ “Dead Space” picked up where Capcom left off. The game was fresh, tense, and most importantly, scary. Fast forward three years later; its sequel is right around the corner. “Dead Space 2” was to be released Jan. 25.

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year, didn’t even know if she wanted to perform at Mono Duo. “I struggled with the decision for a while, but I knew that if I didn't go to the festival that I would really regret it,” she said. “I just had that feeling that if I didn't go, I would miss something really special.”

S CHOOL FEATURES points about current issues. In addition to being chapter president, Greenhall is the convention coordinator for the Pacific Northwest State, meaning she “plans statewide conventions that hundreds of kids attend, and we debate one another.”

At the conventions, you are introduced to so many different viewpoints about controversial issues, plus you get to be surrounded by people who also like politics and debating.

“The best part about being in JSA is educating yourself and learning about the world around you… you increase your public speaking skills and meet new people who care about politics also,” Greenhall said.

JSA meets on Wednesdays after school in room 3301.

Learn more at www.jsa.org.

Student’s artistic side shines at state Mono Duo festival “The funny thing is, I never planned on doing the competition,” senior Paige Fabre said. “My main concern was having something ready for the Liberty showcase.

I wasn’t even focused on what would happen after that.”

Fabre performed the song “Screw Loose,” from “Cry Baby, The Musical,” at the Washington State Thespian Individual

By Veronica Events Festival, also known as Mono Duo. Austin “I wanted to do something different with the song than what the original actress did,” Fabre said. “She sings it with a standing mike, but I didn't have that option, so I had to come up with something different. I think that allowed me to come up with a lot of different movements that add to the craziness.”

Fabre, who finished in the top 10 percent in her category, qualified for the national competition later this year.

“At the end of the day when they announced the qualifier, I was laying on the floor with my eyes shut trying to relax. I was listening to the announcer on the television they had set up, and when she said my name I just bolted upright,” Fabre said. “At most, I was hoping to qualify for state, but it never occurred to me that I would qualify for nationals.”

Originally, Fabre, who has only been in Liberty drama for one Paige Fabre

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“Probably just bake cookies for all my family and friends!”

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billion-dollar gap. Among the cuts was a 4.2 percent reduction in state support for higher education, the part of the budget not protected by any state or federal requirements.

Unfortunately for students, this means larger class sizes, a smaller variety of courses, lower enrollments and increases in tuition in order to make up for lost money due to the cuts.

In response, Gregoire’s 16-member higher education task force was assigned the objectives of finding ways to pay for state universities and exploring effective methods of governing the state university system.

Currently, Washington’s tuition rates are set by the state

Liberty High School “For my sweetheart, I’m going to send her a text in the morning wishing her Happy Valentine’s Day, and then bring her flowers and hang out with her for the rest of the day.”

— Jacob Meek, freshman

“I’m going to bake my boyfriend some cookies for Valentine’s Day.” — Zanny La Blanc, senior

Skyline High School

“Imma clean her up, give her a defrag, check her drive for errors and give her a reboot.”

(Referencing his computer) — Reid Malmquist, freshman

“I’m going to give my sweetheart some sweethearts and a big hug.”

— Rache Strand, sophomore

“A box of Godiva’s will do it. A dinner to a nice place would be nice, too.”

— Anne Christensen, senior

“My boyfriend and I haven’t planned anything special, but we are planning to go out for a movie and then kick it at his house. I think flowers are the best gifts to give during Valentine’s Day.” — Monica Griffin, junior

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WRITERS Ehrik Aldana, Skyline senior Olivia Spokoiny, Skyline junior Rachel Osgood, Issaquah junior Alex Tucker, Issaquah senior Kimberly Bussing, Issaquah junior

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Skyline students are all business in state’s largest DECA program The Skyline High School DECA program, run by advisors BJ Sherman and Stephania Lemeshko, is the largest chapter in the state.

Competitions progress from the regional to the national level, starting in early February with the local Area Conference.

There, all Skyline DECA students are required to participate in a role-playing

By Olivia event. They are also required to write a Spokoiny paper (approximately 20-30 pages), which some present at the State Career Development Conference in March, if they receive a qualifying score. The big event of the year is the International Career Development Conference in May (better known as nationals).

Skyline has done well at competitions in past years.

Last year, 55 Skyline students qualified for nationals. If students qualify for nationals this year, they’ll have the opportunity to compete in Orlando. The competition preparation can be a bit stressful, but what tends to make students nervous is when they are put on the spot at state, when they present mock business scenarios to judges.

Kelly Freeman, current chapter president of the Skyline DECA program, said she hopes to qualify for nationals for her third time in 2011.

“Being on that stage after months of preparation and determination was by far one of the most gratifying moments of my life,” she said. “To be considered among the brightest, most competitive of thousands of students is a thrill that hasn't quite been met by anything else in my life.”

Skyline High School DECA Kentucky group Legislature. In most states, however, a higher-education governing board is responsible for this assignment.

Gregoire’s task force, primarily made up of local business leaders, proposed in a report released earlier this month to grant universities the power to set tuition rates.

This is expected to further raise the cost of college, but would provide support to universities with the budget cuts and higher demand for advanced degrees.

In order to lessen the financial impact on families, the report also supports the creation of a private financial aid endowment, where donating businesses could claim a tax break for contributions. This would make Washington the first state to adopt such a program, with a goal of raising $1 billion over the next 10 years.

The task force’s recommendations also call for eliminating little-used courses, creating incentives for students to only take the courses they need to graduate, launching three-year bachelor’s degree programs, and increasing the number of bachelor’s degree awarded in the state with a higher number of degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Regardless of what actions the state decides to take, students can only prepare for an inevitable increase in their cost for further education.

How to begin your scholarship search for college Tuition costs are steadily rising, but the great news is there are millions of dollars in scholarship money waiting to be claimed by qualified candidates every year. Take these simple steps to help make your dream of a debt-free college education a reality.

Explore available resources to uncover and win

By Olivia scholarships Spokoiny Visit the College and Career Center at your high school. Not only can advisers help you dig up good finds, but they also have the knowhow to edit your scholarship essays and financial aid forms.

Schedule an appointment with your guidance counselor.

Counselors receive many local scholarships, so the more you can tell your counselor about your passions, interests and career aspirations, the more likely he or she can find scholarships for which you are eligible.

Ask about your parents’ employer, union or work association. These organizations often offer scholarships that are only available to the children of their employees and members.

Check out corporations. Target, Best Buy and KFC are just a few of the dozens of national corporations that have expansive scholarship programs that specifically reward high school seniors.

List of local scholarships to get you started Any high school senior who will be an incoming college freshman student is potentially eligible for these five scholarships offered by local community organizations.

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210-Public Notices 02-2058 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ISSAQUAH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Trolley Car Rehab Project, t03009 Sealed bids will be received by the City of Issaquah in the Office of Public Works Engineering, physical address 1775 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah, Washington 98027, mailing address City of Issaquah, Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027 until 10:00 A.M., Pacific Time, February 16, 2011, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the TROLLEY CAR REHABILITATION, Project No. t03009, Federal Aid No. HPP0590(008).

This contract provides for the rehabilitation of a Lisbon Trolley Car 519, currently located at the Issaquah Historical Society. Work includes replacing the various parts of the Lisbon Trolley Car, and any transportation necessary to move the Trolley Car from its current resting spot to the Contractor’s facilities.

Plans, specifications, bid forms, and other contract documents may be examined and obtained at the City of Issaquah Department of Public Works, 1775 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah, Washington or by emailing Trudyp@ci.issaquah.wa.us. Questions regarding this bid may be directed to the City of Issaquah Project Engineer (425) 8373400. Proposals shall be on the forms included in contract documents and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond (with an authorized surety company as surety) made payable to the City of Issaquah, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid.

The City of Issaquah reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities and to reject any or all bids.

No bidder may withdraw his bid after the time announced for the opening, or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days.

The City of Issaquah in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.

Bidders must comply with all applicable governmental requirements including but not limited to, affirmative action programs and other equal opportunity actions as explained in the specifications.

EEO/AA/Nondiscrimination against handicapped.

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CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL A OF BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT NUMBER 83-013, RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 8302100669, BE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 3, LIBERTY DIVISION NUMBER 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 35, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE SOUTH 00º10'43" WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 47.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89º46'56" WEST 55.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00º10'43" EAST 6.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89º46'56" WEST 40.63 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00º10'26" EAST 13.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89º46'56" WEST 33.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE NORTH 00º10'26" EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 28.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 89º46'56" EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE, 128.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 25, 2007, recorded on May 1, 2007, as Instrument No. 20070501001070 of Official Records in the office of the

EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AND KING COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 10 2011 Annual Professional Service Solicitation Eastside Fire & Rescue and King County Fire District No. 10, a Washington State Municipal Agency headquartered in Issaquah, regularly retains legal, accounting, architectural and engineering services.

RCW 39.80.020 requires that solicitations from professional firms supplying these services be made a matter of public record.

Solicitations are made annually. Submissions are kept on file and reviewed as specific needs arise. Minority and Women-owned firms are encouraged to participate.

The following is an estimate of services and expenditures required for the upcoming fiscal year, based upon historical averages and known specific projects scheduled for 2011.

Accounting Services: Consulting guidance for GAAP, GASB, employment and general accounting inquiries. Annual Estimated Expenditure for 2011 is $5,000.

Architectural and Engineering Services: Specialized and general building planning, design and project coordination. Future projects for new fire stations, office remodels, fire station remodels and environmental systems have been identified. Annual Estimated Expenditure for 2011 is $60,000.

Legal Services: Legal guidance for fire district law, employment law, contract law, municipal government law, and general law are used on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Annual Estimated Expenditure for 2011 is $120,000.

If your firm is engaged in the lawful practice of any of these professional services and you would like to examine the possibility of contracting with the agency, please submit a current statement of your qualifications and performance data together with a general fee schedule to: Eastside Fire & Rescue Purchasing 175 Newport Way NW Issaquah, WA 98027 At any time throughout the year you may contact the agency to determine the current status of any work performed for professional services, public works projects, small works roster awards or bid activity for goods and services.

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Recorder of King County, WA from JOANNE Y. YANTIS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Grantor(s) ,to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary . More commonly known as 8617 17TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers' or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION From 11/01/2009 To 02/25/2011 Number of Payments 16 Monthly payment $753.24 Total $12,051.84 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From 11/01/2009 To 02/25/2011 Number of Payments 16 Monthly payment $32.33 Total $517.28 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: April 25, 2007 Note Amount: $194,000.00 Interest Paid To: October 1, 2009 Next Due Date: November 1, 2009 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $214,585.61, together with interest as provided in the Note from the October 1, 2009, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute.

Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on February 25 ,2011. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 14,2011, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and termi-

nated if at anytime before February 14 ,2011 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier's or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated anytime after the February 14,2011 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS 8617 17TH AVE SW SEATTLE, WA 98106 8617 17TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST SEATTLE, WA 98106 8617 17TH AVE SW SEATTLE, WA 98106-2309 9635 22ND AVE SW SEATTLE, WA 98106 by both first class and certified mail on October 19, 2010, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Fail-

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Published in The Issaquah Press on 1/26/11 02-2070 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Loan No: 0031792146 APN: 4302200320 TS No: 1010937-6 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 25, 2011,10:00 AM, at the 4th Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashiers' check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, towit: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT

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ure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW.For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.fidelityasap.com/ AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-2597850 DATED: 11/20/2010 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300 Tustin, CA 92780 Phone No/714508^100 Michael Busby, Authorized Signature ASAP# 3823585 01/26/2011, 02/16/2011

Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashiers' check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, towit: THE WEST 100 FEET OF THE SOUTH 60 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 3, HILMAN'S GARDEN TRACTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 6, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 13, 2006, recorded on September 15, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060915001688 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of King County, WA from RONALD J LEE, MARILYN LEE, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor(s), to THE TALON GROUP, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary. More commonly known as 11422 12TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers' or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust Mortgage.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION From 06/01/2010 To 02/25/2011 Number of Pay-

ments 9 Monthly payment $1,656.56 Total $14,909.04 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From 06/01/2010 To 02/25/2011 Number of Payments 9 Monthly payment $67.97 Total $611.73 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 13, 2006 Note Amount: $276,950.00 Interest Paid To: May 1, 2010 Next Due Date: June 1, 2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $292,345.65, together with interest as provided in the Note from the May 1, 2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on February 25 ,2011.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured

by February 14, 2011, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before February 14, 2011 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph HE is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier's or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the February 14, 2011 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or

Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS 11422 12TH AVE S SEATTLE, WA 98168 11422 12TH AVENUE SOUTH SEATTLE, WA 98168 11422 12TH AVE S SEATTLE, WA 98168-2128 6011 DEACHWOOD DRIVE EUREKA, CA 95503 by both first class and certified mail on October 19, 2010, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting ft, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale.NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.fidelityasap.com/ AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 DATED: 11/19/2010 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300 Tustin,CA 92780 Phone No: 714-508-5100 Michael Busby, Authorized Signature ASAP# 3823575 01/26/2011, 02/16/2011

OF WASHINGTON, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 2, CITY OF KIRKLAND, SHORT PLAT NUMBER SPL04-00005, RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 20040629900024, BEING A RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, KING COUNTY SHORT PLAT NUMBER 279069, RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 7910160910 AND REVISED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 8004030783, ALL LYING WITHIN LOTS 21 AND 22, BLOCK 15, BURKE & FARRAR'S KIRKLAND ADDITION, DIVISION NO. 6, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 19 OF PLATS, PAGE 68, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated July 25, 2005, recorded on July 26, 2005, as Instrument No. 20050726002486 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of King County, WA from ROBERT M. HOWARD and DOREIS P. HOWARD, husband and wife as Grantor(s) ,to CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC , as Beneficiary . More commonly known as 8751 126TH AVE NE, KIRKLAND, WA II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers' or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION From 06/01/2010 To 02/25/2011 Number of Payments 9 Monthly payment $3,690.33 Total $33,212.97 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From 06/01/2010 To 02/25/2011 Number of Payments 9 Monthly payment $179.56 Total $1,616.04 Note Dated: Note Amount: Interest Paid To: Next Due Date: July 25, 2005 $530,000.00 May 1,2010 June 1,2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $489,722.83, together with interest as provided in the Note from the May 1, 2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on February 25,2011. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 14, 2011, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before February 14, 2011 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier's or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the February 14, 2011 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS 8751 126TH AVE NE KIRKLAND, WA 98033 ADDRESS 8751 126TH AVENUE NORTHEAST KIRKLAND, WA 98033 ADDRESS 8751 126TH AVE NE KIRKLAND, WA 980335906 by both first class and certified mail on October 19, 2010, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW.For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT

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02-2082 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ISSAQUAH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TROLLEY TRACK REHABILITATION, Project t03009 Sealed bids will be received by the City of Issaquah in the Office of Public Works Engineering, physical address 1775 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah, Washington 98027, mailing address City of Issaquah, Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027 until 2:00 P.M., Pacific Time, February 16, 2011 at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the TROLLEY TRACK REHABILITATION, Project No. t03009.

This contract provides for the improvement of the railroad tracks and ties along Rainier Boulevard, between Gilman Boulevard and E Sunset Way. Also included is work to strengthen an existing bridge crossing the East Fork of Issaquah Creek, and traffic signal modifications to the existing signal at Front St S and Dogwood St NW. Plans, specifications, bid forms, and other contract documents may be examined and obtained at the City of Issaquah Department of Public Works, 1775 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah, Washington.

Questions regarding this bid may be directed to the City of Issaquah Project Engineer (425) 837-3400. Proposals shall be on the forms included in contract documents and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond (with an authorized surety company as surety) made payable to the City of Issaquah, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid.

Plans, specifications, and addenda, are also available online through Builders Exchange of Washington, Inc. at http://www.bxwa.com. Click on: _bxwa.com_; _Posted Projects_; _Public Works_, _City of Issaquah_, and _Project Bid Date_.

(Note bidders are encouraged to _Register as a Bidder_, in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the _Bidders List_. This service is provided free of charge to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, & Vendors bidding this project. Features: No downloading required; time saving on-line digitizer / take off tools; automatic addenda notification; view and or print plans, details & specifications without wait/down time at your own desk top printer, plotter, or form multiple reprographic houses utilizing on-line print order form. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require further assistance.)

A non-refundable fee of $75.00 will be charged for each set of contract documents. An additional fee of $15 will be charged if the mailing is required. The City of Issaquah reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities and to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the time announced for the opening, or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days The City of Issaquah reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities and to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the time announced for the opening, or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days.

The City of Issaquah in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.

Bidders must comply with all applicable governmental requirements including but not limited to, affirmative action programs and other equal opportunity actions as explained in the specifications.

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P OLICE B LOTTER Scratched A Lexus parked in the 1600 block of 24th Place Northeast sustained scratches prior to 10:16 p.m. Jan. 1. The estimated loss is $1,000.

Assault Police arrested a 40-year-old Seattle man for assault, malicious mischief and interfering with reporting a domestic violence incident in the 1800 block of 15th Place Northwest at 10:39 p.m.

Jan. 1.

Jewel heist Jewelry was stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Mount Olympus Drive Southwest prior to 1:38 p.m. Jan. 2. The estimated loss is $1,400.

Arrest Police arrested a 41-year-old Issaquah man for failure to transfer a vehicle title along Southwest Clark Street at 10:11 p.m. Jan. 3.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 36-year-old Issaquah man, Christopher Anicello, for driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license in the 300 block of Southeast Andrews Street at 10:52 p.m. Jan. 3.

Golden State, tarnished A woman in the 5300 block of 229th Avenue Southeast said her credit card had been used to make unauthorized purchases in California prior to 11:59 a.m. Jan. 4. The estimated loss is unknown.

Error Laptop computers and an iPod were stolen from a residence in the 4900 block of 194th Avenue Southeast prior to 1:11 p.m. Jan. 5. The estimated loss is $1,550.

Swiped A credit card was stolen in the 700 block of Second Avenue Southeast prior to 6:12 p.m. Jan. 5. The estimated loss is $129.

Shot down A gun was stolen from a Subaru parked in the 200 block of Rainier Boulevard North prior to 1:06 a.m. Jan. 6. The estimated loss is $500.

Drugs

to 12:09 a.m. Jan. 8. The estimated loss is $100.

Toyota takeaway A window was damaged, and a laptop computer, backpack and saxophone were stolen, on a Toyota parked in the 600 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard prior to 2:17 p.m. Jan. 8. The estimated loss is $6,000.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 50-year-old Sammamish man, Seyed Heshemi, for driving under the influence near Southeast Issaquah-Fall City Road and East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast at 12:29 a.m.

Jan. 9.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 21-year-old Sammamish woman, Stephanie Hayes, for driving under the influence at Highlands Drive Northeast and Northeast Federal Drive at 12:56 a.m. Jan. 9.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 24-year-old Sammamish man, George Kutashvili, for driving under the influence near Southeast 51st Street and East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast at 7:59 a.m. Jan. 9.

Funny money Police responded to suspicious activity in the 1600 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard and recovered a counterfeit bill at 6:36 p.m. Jan. 9.

Deflated Valve stems were cut on a Toyota parked in the 200 block of Newport Way Northwest prior to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 11. The estimated loss is $40.

Arrest Police arrested a 20-year-old Issaquah man on a criminal trespassing warrant in the 300 block of Mount Olympus Drive Northwest at 12:08 p.m. Jan. 11.

Going nowhere A person misplaced a passport in the 1800 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard prior to 1:29 p.m. Jan. 11. The estimated loss is unknown.

Built like a…

Police arrested a 14-year-old boy for possession of marijuana in the 400 block of First Avenue Southeast at 11:07 a.m. Jan. 6.

Bricks were removed from a wall in the 500 block of Mount Index Place Southwest prior to 4:54 p.m. Jan. 11. The estimated loss is unknown.

Leaky

Arrest

Faucets were stolen from Lowe’s Home Improvement, 1625 11th Ave. N.W., prior to 2:12 p.m. Jan. 6. The estimated loss is $4,623.

Police arrested a 17-year-old boy for driving without a valid license at Interstate 90 and state Route 900 at 6:07 p.m. Jan. 11.

Assault

Credit is due

Police arrested an 18-year-old Issaquah man for assault in the 100 block of Newport Way Northwest at 7:19 p.m. Jan. 6.

A person in the 2500 block of Northeast Julep Street said his or her credit card information had been used to make unauthorized purchases prior to 9:35 a.m. Jan. 12. The estimated loss is $689.

Purse snatched A purse, wallet and mobile phone were stolen in the 21900 block of Southeast 51st Street prior to 9:29 p.m. Jan. 6. The estimated loss is $3,050.

Driving under the influence

All about the Benjamins Police responded to suspicious activity at Fred Meyer, 6100 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., and recovered a counterfeit $100 bill at 2:02 p.m. Jan. 12.

Police arrested a 20-year-old Sammamish man, Jeffrey Charlston, for driving under the influence in the 400 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 4:07 a.m.

Jan. 7.

Nissan nabbed

Ptooey!

Arrest

A can of chewing tobacco was stolen from Brown Bear Car Wash, 22121 S.E. 56th St., prior to 10:17 a.m. Jan. 7. The estimated loss is $20.

Police arrested a 34-year-old Issaquah woman for theft, and on a warrant for driving with a suspended license and interlock device violation, in the 700 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 4:13 p.m. Jan. 12.

Arrest Police arrested a 24-year-old Duvall man in the 100 block of East Sunset Way for a commitment at 3:07 p.m. Jan. 7.

Racketeering

A Nissan was stolen in the 200 block of Newport Way Southwest prior to 2:50 p.m. Jan. 12. The estimated loss is $1,000.

Arrest Police arrested a 39-year-old Issaquah man for criminal trespassing in the 100 block of East Sunset Way at 12:49 a.m. Jan. 13.

A window was damaged on a Ford parked in the 1100 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard, and a suitcase and racquetball racket were stolen, prior to 6:12 p.m.

Jan. 7. The estimated loss is $1,600.

Driving under the influence

Pocket picked

The Press publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.

A wallet was stolen at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, prior

Police arrested a 48-year-old Issaquah man, David Dunleavy, for driving under the influence at Front Street North and Interstate 90 at 1:13 a.m. Jan. 13.

The Issaquah Press

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“Sleuth” through Feb. 27, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $20 - $60, www.villagetheatre.org or 392-2202

ArtEAST exhibit, “Lines, Letters and Love,” through Feb. 15, 95 Front St. N. “Art Quilts,” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Jan. 29, Sammamish City Hall Gallery, 228th Avenue Southeast and Southeast Eighth Street, Sammamish

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“Seasonal Landscapes,” the seventh annual Children’s International Art Show at Cougar Mountain Academy, featuring art of students and alumnae, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 27-28, 5410 194th Ave. S.E. James Howard Band, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella

Fridays in the Living Room with Kelley Johnson, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20 The Mia Vermillion Band, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20

The Fabulous Roof Shakers, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella Chris Stevens and the Surf Monkeys, 8-11 p.m., Pogacha

FEBRUARY Providence Marianwood and artEAST present “Capturing Color,” Providence Marianwood gallery, 3725 Providence Point Drive S.E., through March 31, reception for artists 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 (wine and snacks served), call 391-2895 or 213-3340

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‘Sleuth’ is a wicked game — and wicked fun

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

IF YOU GO

‘Sleuth’ leuth” unfolds Village Theatre — in the sort of Francis J. Gaudette Theatre country manor 303 Front St. N. stamped on Jan. 20 – Feb. 27 every Clue Show times vary game board. $20 – $60 The antiques-crammed rooms hide secrets, each 392-2202 or character is a suspect, www.villagetheatre.org every drawer has a revolver stashed inside and the players jockey to solve the whodunit.

Professor Plum, in the library, with the candlestick, perhaps?

The comparison to the board game is certain to delight “Sleuth” character Andrew Wyke, a mystery novelist ensconced in a manor in the English countryside. The character — played by a guileful and gleeful David Pichette — might appreciate the reference, for Wyke adores games.

Early in the opening act, Wyke pauses at the typewriter to scrutinize the senet board on the coffee table.

The audience is left to wonder if the ancient Egyptian game is a clue. The sumptuous set features a chessboard, too, for good measure.

Indeed, “Sleuth” is a wicked game from end to end.

The latest offering from Village Theatre is no commondenominator thriller.

The plot can only be described in broad strokes. Before the curtain rises, the theater encourages audience members not to discuss the plot so as not to spoil “Sleuth” for others.

Nonetheless, some details can be dribbled out. The storyline centers, for a time, on a scorned husband and the class tensions present in the strata of English society, circa 1970.

The result is strange but appealing, as mischievous as a leprechaun.

The characters don ascots and smoking jackets, speak in dictionary-dense phrases and use Scotch to lubricate all social interaction.

Wyke and Milo Tindle meet at the country manor to discuss — as the program describes the initial scenes so as to tiptoe around the plot — some unpleasant business.

“This, as they say,” Wyke observes not long into Act 1,

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David Pichette (left) as Andrew Wyke and MJ Sieber as Milo Tindle act in a ‘Sleuth’ scene set in Wyke’s country house. “is where the plot thickens.”

The brilliance in “Sleuth” is in the way the airtight plot hauls the audience along for the ride.

Young Tindle is MJ Sieber, pulling tricks on the audience like a magician pulls rabbits from a hat.

Pichette and Sieber — occasional costars and actors familiar to Seattle audiences — tear into the roles. Wyke is boozy and loose-limbed during the initial encounter.

Tindle is insecure and stiff, lost inside a cheap suit.

“Sleuth” is rich in wordplay and verbal savagery. The taunts start early: Wyke, aghast because Tindle has never read any of his mystery novels, lambastes the younger man.

Scribe Anthony Shaffer assigned some of the best zingers to Wyke. The character goes on to describe a mismatched love affair as “a Bengali tigress bedding down with Bambi” and, to sum up matrimony, “Sex is the game! Marriage is the penalty!”

The characters lob insults — and more — across the stage for 130 minutes. Issaquah resident Martin Charnin — a Tony Award-winning writer for the Broadway blockbuster “Annie” — directs a proficient cast through the brisk production.

Village Theatre presents a single play per season — usually something along the lines of “The Importance of Being Earnest” or “Barefoot in the Park” or some other confection.

“Sleuth” — as charged and rich as fine Scotch — is a heady addition to the lineup.

The original Broadway production earned the Tony for Best Play in 1971. The local production maintains the original setting — a smart decision, because the play

has aged as gracefully as Vanessa Redgrave in the decades since the Broadway debut.

The creative team has created a manor house rich in books and privilege on the Village Theatre stage. Details include Egyptian knickknacks lined up on the bookcase and a sailor statue used for comic — and creepy — effect throughout the play.

Indeed, from the fireplace to the mullioned glass, the place is meant to cause a certain sense of uneasiness.

Colonel Mustard, in the study, with a rope, perhaps?

Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com.

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Film crew shoots scene at downtown landmark

By Tim Pfarr Issaquah Press reporter

ArtEAST presents “The Art of Love” open house, 11 a.m.

– 8 p.m., UP Front Gallery & artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N. Leif Totusek, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella

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TO SUBMIT AN ARTS CALENDAR ITEM: Call 392-6434, ext. 237, or newsclerk@isspress.com. Submit A&E story ideas to isspress@isspress.com.

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Scott Lindenmuth, 7:3011:30 p.m., Vino Bella

BY TIM PFARR

A film crew shoots a scene for the independent film ‘Fetch’ at the Hailstone Feed Store in downtown Issaquah.

Commuters driving along Front Street North were treated to an uncommon site as they passed the Hailstone Feed Store the morning of Jan. 20: a film crew.

The dozen-person crew had turned the DownTown Issaquah Association headquarters into a film set for a sequence in Renton director Kevin Sabourin’s short film, “Fetch.” The film will likely be a part of the Seattle International Film Festival and perhaps the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

“We were looking for an ‘away-fromthe-city’ feel,” Production Designer Amy Maier said about the Issaquah shoot.

Maier said she and most of the crew are Western Washington natives, al-

though she and several others now work in Los Angeles.

The film is a coming-of-age tale about a boy in a troubled home, starring Tacoma actor Nathan Gamble, 13.

Gamble played the role of James Gordon Jr. in “The Dark Knight,” appearing in scenes alongside actors Heath Ledger and Gary Oldman. He also played roles in the feature films “The Mist” and “Marley & Me.” The sequence filmed last week had no dialogue. It featured a close-up of Gamble looking around in front of the store, and then walking off camera.

The crew needed four extras for the Issaquah shoot, which included Sabourin’s father-in-law. It was the first day of the four-day shoot, and after finishing the scene, the crew darted to Seattle for the next scene.

To My Kitten (Susan O’Connor) On our wedding day you reached your hand out to mine and we were joined at that moment.

Over the years you reached out when I needed you and it helped me succeed in life.

As the years passed you always had your hand out, helping me through hard times and never said a word.

Now, the days where you need my hand I want to let you know I am there for you.

My hand is always reaching for you and helping when I can because I love you so much.

Our hands together are filled with love and admiration for each other because we were meant for each other.

I love you So much, Forever, Your Miko (Michael O’Connor)

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