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Issaquah teenager Tyler Lucas died the morning of Feb. 1 after his Dodge Neon struck two other vehicles on Interstate 405 in Bellevue. The 18-year-old was driving northbound on I-405 just north of Interstate 90 at about 10:20 a.m. A collision further up the interstate had caused traffic to slow, and Lucas made a sudden motion to avoid stopping traffic, the Washington State Patrol said. When traffic slowed, Lucas braked, lost control and rearended a Chevrolet Suburban driven by Mountlake Terrace resident Peter Gradwohl. Lucas’ Neon then spun into another lane and struck a Honda Accord driven by Shelly Keene, 46, of Renton. Troopers said Lucas’ vehicle was moving too fast for the Tyler Lucas conditions, and was likely a factor in the accident. Lucas was taken to Harborview Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. Gradwohl was taken to Overlake Hospital Medical Center in
Friends and family hold vigil. See story, Page 2. For a slideshow of the vigil, go to www.issaquahpress.com.
By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter
eyed for a college campus. The price for the proposed Bellevue College site is $5.2 million. The goal is for the highlands land sales to generate enough dollars in order to purchase Park Pointe. Though the college has outlined a long-term vision for a highlands
The contenders in the running to succeed Maureen McCarry on the City Council include people familiar to city leaders. Joe Forkner has served on the council before, including a stint as a caretaker member after a councilwoman resigned. Stacy Goodman, past editor of The Issaquah Press, used to cover City Hall as a reporter. Nathan Perea campaigned against Tola Marts for the open Position 7 seat in 2009. Paul Winterstein managed Marts’ successful campaign. Other applicants serve on municipal boards and commissions. The rare midterm opening for the Position 5 seat attracted nine candidates. In addition to Forkner, Goodman, Perea and Winterstein, the lineup includes Michael Beard, a district manager for a facilities maintenance company, attorney Cristina Mehling, Urban Village Development Commission member Nina Milligan, Boeing analyst Erik Olson and Development Commission member Mary Lou Pauly. Candidates face the council in public interviews scheduled for March 1. Then, after the 10minute interviews, council members could recess into a closeddoor executive session to discuss candidates’ qualifications. Under state law, the council can discuss candidates’ qualifications in a closed-door session, but interviews and the decision must occur in public meetings. The vote to appoint a member to the council is scheduled for March 7. The jockeying for the seat started not long after McCarry resigned in late December, as council members and potential candidates started meeting one on one to discuss the open seat. McCarry resigned to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou
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Bellevue. Keene was treated for minor injuries. The collision is under investigation. Drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the accident, and all parties involved had been wearing seatbelts, police said. A lacrosse star Ever since he picked up a lacrosse stick in elementary school, Lucas immersed himself in the sport. His parents fully supported his extracurricular activity, with his mother, Patty Lucas, yelling “Sweee-” her abbreviation for “sweet” from the stands every time he or a teammate made a good play, save, shot or goal. If a fellow athlete made a hat trick, they got a plate of cookies from her, family friend Lena Powers wrote in an e-mail. “She is a true laxmom,” Powers wrote. Jim Lucas coached lacrosse and flew across the country with his son for tournaments. See DEATH, Page A2
BY GREG FARRAR
Court Jesters Jordan McCabe, sixth-grade basketball ace, juggles three balls after a quick tutorial from Harlem Globetrotters Rocket Rivers and veteran Curly Neal on Feb. 7 at Beaver Lake Middle School, during their visit with students. The Globetrotters encouraged McCabe and his classmates with life messages of healthy living, schoolwork and responsibility. The world-famous team will perform four times in the Puget Sound area from Feb. 17-20.
Bellevue College is closer to highlands land purchase By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Bellevue College is poised to complete the purchase of land for a proposed Issaquah Highlands campus by the end of the month. College President Jean Floten said the institution signed a purchase-and-sale agreement to buy 20 acres from highlands developer Port Blakely Communities. The agreement contains some
routine contingencies — such as the college agreeing to the architectural standards for the highlands — and must undergo review from the state Department of General Administration, because the college is a state agency. The final contingencies should be removed before the month ends. The process is not expected to cause problems, college spokesman Bob Adams said. The transaction is part of a com-
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plicated transfer of development rights to preserve forested land on Tiger Mountain near Issaquah High School and open additional highlands land for construction. The city solicited proposals last October from potential buyers for the parcels. Candidates received bonus points for including affordable housing and public spaces in the proposals. Bellevue College proposed 372,000 square feet of institution-
al space, 56,000 square feet of additional space and 1,645 parking spaces for the 20-acres site. Planners then scored each proposal based on common criteria. The top scorers differed for the available parcels. The city recommended Bellevue College for the northernmost parcel, near Northeast Park Drive, and homebuilders for the other highlands land. Issaquah agreed in December to annex the land
Democracy Live shifts ballots from polling place to the digital age By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter
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Bryan Finney, founder and president of Democracy Live, describes a webpage that shows ballot measures and office candidates.
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Most voters pick up a pamphlet from the mailbox or steer to a county or state elections website to study candidates and issues before Election Day. The process of researching ballot issues and mailing a ballot is not so easy for residents living abroad and military members deployed overseas. “You think about the soldier out there in Kandahar, you know, he’s fighting for our right to vote and our democracy and, ironically, he’s the one guy who can’t vote,” Democracy Live founder Bryan Finney said. The endless chatter from cable TV pundits and countless jokes on late-night TV in the 36 days after the disputed 2000 presidential election inspired Finney to create a better process to elect leaders. The former U.S. Senate staffer had created a dot-com startup, so he melded the skills to launch Democracy Live. The result is a technology firm dedicated to simplifying elections
for military voters overseas and disabled voters in the United States. The technology the Issaquah company offers is light years distant from infamous butterfly ballots and indecipherable chads. “Here it is, the late 20th century and we still can’t figure out how to count votes,” Finney said. “So, I got involved with modernizing the balloting systems and voting technologies that were out there to try to rid the world of hanging chads and butterfly ballots.” The company’s signature product, LiveBallot, is not online voting. The tool allows voters to print, mail and track ballots.
leaders honored Democracy Live last month in the Innovation in Issaquah contest, a showcase for local businesses offering one-of-akind services. “Washington is kind of ahead of the curve with mail-in balloting, but to move the entire voting and elections process to digital — especially in their case, where they’re doing stuff with people that are deployed overseas — it’s a niche that’s needed with the pace of technology,” chamber CEO Matt Bott said. Finney said Issaquah is “the perfect spot to grow an innovative business” due to the natural setting and the proximity to major cities. The company has 15 employees in Issaquah, and elsewhere in the United States, to assist local elections agencies. Democracy Live and Microsoft received a federal Department of Defense grant last year to offer eballot services to military members deployed overseas. The product is called LiveBallot.
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YOU SHOULD KNOW Some King County residents should receive 2011 property tax statements in the mail in mid-February. If a landowner relies on a mortgage company to pay his or her taxes, the statement will be sent to the lender instead. Residents must pay 2011 first-half property taxes by April 30 to avoid penalties. Learn about payment methods at www.kingcounty.gov/assessor. Call 206-296-7300 to learn more about senior exemption and deferral programs.
“You have to be the role. You have to be in the mindset where you are the role. There is no pretending.”
— Emily Rudolph Issaquah Middle School sixth-grader who provides a character’s voice for the ‘Magic Tree House’ series website
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Community honors ‘a great person, a great teammate, a great friend’ By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter Friends and family gathered at Issaquah High School on Feb. 2 to honor and celebrate the life of Tyler Lucas, an 18-year-old lacrosse player who died in a car accident on Interstate 405 on Feb. 1. More than 100 of his peers and lacrosse coaches attended, holding candles that lit up the dark, clear night as they remembered a teammate who inspired them to play with a passionate verve. Students stood silently in circles, praying, wiping away tears and hugging friends. Issaquah High School Lacrosse Junior Varsity Coach Mark Greenhall broke the silence, reading a letter his son wrote to Tyler’s parents, Patty and Jim Lucas. “He was a great person, a great teammate, a great friend,” Greenhall said, reading from the letter that described Tyler as a confident athlete whose magnetic personality always attracted a crowd of friends wherever he went. As more people stepped up to share their memories of Tyler, his mother Patty Lucas thanked the crowd and told her son’s friends that her house would always be open to them. “I don’t ever want it to be quiet,” she said. Her husband Jim said he would continue attending lacrosse games so he could watch his son’s friends play. Tyler went to Issaquah High School until his junior year, when he transferred to Chrysalis School in Woodinville. At Chrysalis, he raised his grades, but continued playing varsity lacrosse for the Issaquah High School lacrosse team. Dominican University of California, a Division II school,
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accepted him and two of his close friends, Kevin Powers and Jake Fritz. All three planned to play lacrosse together, just as they had at Issaquah High. “My son, he died, but he died working towards his dream,” Jim Lucas said. “We should all be so lucky to die chasing our dreams.” Picking up his son’s helmet, he encouraged Issaquah High to start a tradition, giving Tyler’s helmet to the player with the most spirit. “I want the team to think about who’s going to take the helmet next year,” he said. “I think that would be a great tradition to pass on.” Lacrosse players from Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Sammamish and Skyline high schools spoke, thanking Jim, Patty, and Tyler’s older brother Ryan Dean, for raising such a caring and charismatic young man. “For as long as I’ve known him, he’s always had the ability never to burn bridges with the people he knew,” Bellevue High School student Sam Leggett said. “There’s not many kids that can do that. He had a knack for making more smiles in a room than when he went in.” Issaquah High senior A.J. Hoffman remembered how some classmates picked on him in middle school, “but never Tyler,” he said. “He always had nice words to say to me and changed my middle school experience and my life even.” Tyler’s friends also created a
BY LAURA GEGGEL
Patty and Jim Lucas thank Tyler Lucas’ friends and family for their support during the vigil at Issaquah High School Feb. 2, a day after Tyler died in a car accident on Interstate 405. Facebook memorial page that attracted almost 2,000 likes in the days after the accident. Other students recounted how seeing Tyler play lacrosse inspired them to take up the sport. “I just looked up to him so much, more than anybody really knows,” Issaquah High junior Cole Lindor said. “We’re all going to really miss him.” Skyline junior Jack Pruitt remembered a lacrosse tournament he played in with Tyler in San Diego. Pruitt had a rough game, but Tyler supported him throughout.
“Tyler looked at me from the sideline and said, ‘Pruitt, I know you’ve got one more in you,’” he said. “I could have sworn that I didn’t. Tyler was the epitome of sportsmanship.” Former Skyline student Brennan West said Tyler was the only student who could pull off a pink sweatshirt, and Travis Wright, an Issaquah High alum, recalled Tyler’s rainbow shoes. Tyler continued to play lacrosse even after doctors diagnosed him with juvenile diabetes in middle school. Even with his health challenges related to diabetes, his for-
mer girlfriend Alex Nelson said she learned three important lessons from him — how to roll with the punches, find something to love passionately — like lacrosse — and not let other people’s opinions interrupt life. After nearly three hours, Jim Lucas ended the vigil, saying Tyler had never been much of a sentimental person. “If Tyler were here, he’d be itching to go,” he said. Laura Geggel: 392-6434, ext. 241, or lgeggel@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
At a vigil Feb. 2, friends and family remembered Lucas as a teenager who was laid back off the field and showed intense talent during games. “He was straight forward with you,” Sammamish High School senior Jose Esquivel said. “He always had your back.” The weekend before the accident, Esquivel and a group of lacrosse players had gathered at Lucas’ house to play video games, “as we usually do,” he said. “He always shared everything — his food, his clothes, his lacrosse gear.” Lucas formerly attended Issaquah High School, but withdrew at the end of his junior year in 2010, Issaquah School District spokeswoman Sara Niegowski said. Issaquah Youth Lacrosse copresident Charles Mauzy, who knew Lucas, called him an “amazing, promising young man.” Mauzy’s son played lacrosse with the youth, an athlete who had a talent for the sport. “He was just an absolutely wonderful young man,” Mauzy said. “Full of life.” Lucas also played lacrosse for Issaquah High School and played for Coach Brandon Fortier. He made varsity his freshman year and played starting defender his sophomore and junior years. During Lucas’ junior year, he began taking classes at Chrysalis School in Woodinville, but he continued playing lacrosse at Issaquah High. The accident happened when he was driving to Chrysalis, Fortier said. Fortier said the lacrosse team was mourning the loss of their teammate. “I’m sure those guys will have something to play for and have something to rally for and use this as motivation as best we can,” he said. Laura Geggel: 392-6434, ext. 241, or lgeggel@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
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Gehrig’s disease. The interview process is certain, like the application, to include questions about service and professional experience. In the days before the Feb. 4 application deadline, candidates remained reluctant to offer specifics, so as not to lose the edge to other contenders. The process is a competition, after all. The council could also endeavor for a geographic balance among neighborhoods or gender among members. Eileen Barber is the only woman on the current council. Squak Mountain claims more council members — Barber, Fred Butler, Marts and John Traeger — as residents than other neighborhoods. Councilman Mark Mullet is the only highlands representative on the council. The process offers real potential to create more highlands representation on the board. Goodman, Milligan and Perea reside in the hillside neighborhood. Though council members serve at large — representing the entire city — and do not represent defined geographic areas, members often advocate for projects in specific neighborhoods. The appointee to the vacant seat will serve until the next council election in November. The victor in the council race serves until Dec. 31, 2013. The appointment process sets up a busy campaign season for council members. In addition to the Position 5 seat, councilmen Butler, Joshua Schaer and Traeger face re-election in the fall. Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
Issaquah legislator introduces measure to eliminate some counties The Issaquah Press
By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Under a proposal offered by state Rep. Glenn Anderson, state leaders could dissolve some Washington counties for taking in more in state dollars than they contribute through state tax revenue. The measure is unlikely to emerge from the House of Representatives, or even a committee. But the proposal has started a discussion about the harsh budget reality legislators face. Democrats from populous Western Washington counties — Seattle Rep. Reuven Carlyle and Snohomish Rep. Hans Dunshee — joined Anderson to introduce the
proposed constitutional amendment. “Washington is facing an extraordinary budget crisis, just like California,” Anderson said in a statement. “We must take direct action to restore fiscal sanity.” The six-term Fall City Republican has represented Issaquah and other 5th Legislative District communities in East King County since 2001. The state faces a $4.6 billion hole in the budget for 2011-13. Evergreen State residents could face increased fees and reduced services from state agencies, and larger class sizes as a result of widespread cuts. “Of the 39 counties, six contribute 75 percent of the state’s
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total tax revenues,” Anderson said. “King County alone contributes 40 percent to the state’s total tax revenues, but receives only 25 percent in state program expenditures. That means King County residents, Republicans and Democrats alike, are paying double for state programs, subsidizing much of the rest of the state. This must change.” The figures Anderson cite come from state Office of Financial Management data prepared for Carlyle. The measure Anderson introduced aims to enable the Legislature to dissolve and reorganize counties if they receive at least twice as much in state funds as they generate through tax rev-
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enue. The counties in line for the axe under the proposal include Adams, Asotin, Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, Garfield, Yakima and Wahkiakum. In Olympia, Republicans represent all but Wahkiakum County. “Republicans need to be seen as getting the state ahead of our problems, not just getting back to zero,” Anderson said. State constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers of the Legislature, plus statewide approval from voters. Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
County announces deal to turn trash gas into cash By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter
BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER
Dressed for the new year Jing Wu, of Issaquah, dressed in traditional Chinese garb and carrying an umbrella, performs with a group in a southern Chinese dance Feb. 5 during the Chinese culture event at Sammamish City Hall.
City hikes impact fees to match inflation The city has updated impact fees to adjust for inflation. The affected areas include fees for government buildings, fire, parks, police and transportation. The city updates the fees each year. Per the City Council, the city updates the fees updated annually to avoid larger changes every few years. The annual fee changes do not require council approval. The updated rates took effect Feb. 1. Residents can find a complete list of impact fee changes at the municipal website, www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.
The city requires impact fees as part of any construction, reconstruction or other uses of property if the project requires the review and approval of a development permit. The state Growth Management Act authorizes cities to collect impact fees to help pay for the additional facilities — such as parks and roads — needed to serve the additional construction. In Issaquah, the council has OK’d impact fee ordinances for city and King County traffic, schools, parks and fire impacts. The city assesses government buildings and police impacts during the environmental review process.
The methane gas created from decomposing garbage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill could net King County about $1 million per year. The county announced a deal Feb. 1 to sell emissions credits to Puget Sound Energy. King County Council members authorized the Solid Waste Division to enter into a contract to sell the credits to PSE. The agreement is expected to generate about $500,000. “We have harnessed a valuable commodity from something that was once a discarded byproduct,” County Executive Dow Constantine said in a statement. “The contract with PSE is just one example of how we are delivering on the commitment we made in the 2010 Energy Plan to stimulate the development of ‘green’ energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save taxpayer and ratepayer dollars.” The county Solid Waste Division also generates another $500,000 per year by selling the byproduct from rotting trash — methane — to a facility at the landfill. The unrefined methane is then collected, processed into pipeline-quality gas, sold to PSE and piped to natural gas-fired power generating plants. Few garbage utilities separate the sale of emissions credits and the sale of landfill gas.
Constantine outlined a “green” energy plan last year to capitalize on the landfill as a source for renewable energy. County Council members also set similar goals in a strategic plan adopted last year. The landfill encompasses 920 acres in unincorporated King County between Issaquah and Maple Valley. Harnessing trash for ‘green’ energy “King County is taking advantage of the emerging renewable energy market to turn landfill gasses into energy to power people’s homes and revenue for the county,” Councilman Larry Phillips, Environment and Transportation Committee chairman and a sponsor of the ordinance, said in a statement. “As one of the first and largest projects of this kind in the nation, we are demonstrating that reducing greenhouse gas emissions through innovation pays off.” Crews completed major construction on a landfill gas-to-energy facility in March 2009 and the plant began operating last year. The facility is the largest landfill gas-to-energy plant in the nation. Solid Waste Division Director Kevin Kiernan said proceeds from the sale could help offset garbage disposal rates for county residents. “Right now, we’re evaluating what our disposal rate should be
and when we look at what we need to charge for solid waste disposal, we can reduce that by a little bit by the revenue received from other sources,” he said. The county and a company called Bio Energy signed a contract in 2004, but delays plagued the project and the initial contractor dropped plans to build the facility. The county then turned to a Virginia company, Ingenco, to spearhead the project. County Council members authorized the Ingenco agreement in 2007, and county leaders signed the contract in February 2008. Ingenco subsidiary Bio Energy Washington operates the plant. The county, Bio Energy Washington and PSE joined forces in 2009 to harness the methane as a renewable energy source. Noise complaints prompt changes Operators faced another hurdle related to noise from the landfill gas-to-energy facility. Residents in neighborhoods near the landfill reported hissing and droning sounds emanating from the plant. The parties heard from landfill neighbors about the noise at a November meeting in Issaquah. Operators outlined the steps Bio Energy Washington has enacted — such as blanketing equipment and pipes in sound-absorbing material — to reduce noise.
Kiernan said the complaints related to the facility continue, but Bio Energy Washington has added additional noise-reduction measures in recent months. The contract authorized Feb. 1 is structured to allow the county to share in the profits PSE earns for selling the emissions credits related to the landfill gas. The initial term for the contract is for 11 years, and includes a provision to be extended for another nine years. “We’re using the landfill gas to light up to 24,000 local homes,” PSE President Kimberly Harris said. “This waste-to-energy project is an example of how environmentally sustainable actions can benefit our customers and communities.” The county estimates the landfill gas-to-energy project results in a reduction of emissions equivalent to removing 22,000 average passenger cars from the road each year. “This is an agreement that benefits all parties,” council Vice Chairwoman Jane Hague, another sponsor of the legislation, said in a statement. “Not only does it allow King County to avoid producing more greenhouse gases, it also generates $1 million for the county annually. It’s a win-win situation.” Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
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Legislature should focus on priorities PRESS E DITORIAL
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oolishness seems as prevalent as ever in the state Legislature, in spite of the urgency of dealing with a $5 billion shortfall — or whatever the newest high mark of the hour is. We could start with our own 5th District Rep. Glenn Anderson, who filed a bill giving the Legislature the right to dissolve up to eight counties across the state, if they are deemed to be overly dependent on state funds. The bill is expected to go nowhere, yet Anderson is getting his day of fame for having put forth the idea. But the bill is at least an educational opportunity about the state budget and is worthy of thought. Many other bills being filed this year are less than that. Remember, each bill costs time and money as it makes the rounds on committee agendas, is reviewed by attorneys for correct and legal language, co-sponsors are solicited, etc. It’s the business-as-usual attitude we object to, when it feels like a crisis that is going to impact us all. Some of those bills that could easily be skipped include establishing coffee as the state beverage; renaming Interstate 5 as The Purple Heart Trail; designating sandstone from the Tenino quarry as the official state rock; designating the great blue heron as the state bird — replacing the current state bird, the willow goldfinch; and designating a state Christmas tree. Resolutions don’t cost much, but they are a distraction. There seems to be plenty of room for resolutions this year, too, including recognizing the contributions of people who bring the arts to schools; the many resolutions “Honoring John or Jane Doe” — in many cases former legislators; and even resolutions honoring Martin Luther King, who already has a national holiday in his honor. The only appropriate resolution this year would be to resolve to pass on all other resolutions — or would that become a bill? We don’t mean to imply that our state representatives aren’t hard at work, but we do believe there is room for improvement. Focusing on budget cuts, changes to layoff criteria for teachers, merging state departments and other urgent business should leave little room for little else.
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A miracle quietly lives under our noses
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recent photo assignment for our Issaquah Living magazine coming in next week’s Press has shed some insight into what can only be described as our little local miracle, Issaquah Creek. We all have seen the creek as it moves past the hatchery, or under the vehicle bridges on Gilman Boulevard, Newport Way or Front Street. We definitely get a good look when it floods. But that leaves more than 99 percent of the creek unseen by most people as it comes down from Tiger Mountain and north through the valley. I’ve been wading knee-deep in water, pushing through hummocks of blackberry vines, hiking and climbing down hillsides of forest to find the headwaters, trickles, waterfalls, and brooks that give birth to our creek. There are four main branches — Holder Creek, which starts on the southeast slope of Tiger Mountain; Carey Creek, which begins in Hobart and comes together with Holder Creek at the Bonomi Farm by Highway 18 to create Issaquah Creek; Fifteenmile Creek, which starts on Tiger’s southwest slope and meets Issaquah Creek at Southeast May Valley Road; and the East Fork, which starts at High Point and joins Issaquah Creek west of Darigold.
Some of these spots are so quiet, so calm and so secluded! Ferns grow not only all over the ground, but also all over tree trunks. Greg Moss covers Farrar branches Press photographer overhead and hangs down in streamers. Fungus and toadstools grow on dead trees that have fallen into the creek. Forest shade is dappled with spots of sunlight that penetrate from high above, and a small thread of water burbles by, in some spots slowly and quietly in pools, but in others splashing noisily over rocks. There are areas where the ground is wet and mushy before one can hear the creek, and areas where the water has carved a channel through solid rock. One spot may be muddy with silt, another will be loaded with a bed of gravel and the next will be a rush of clear, cold water over large rounded river rocks. Plant life and geology creates one kind of habitat in one area, and another area will have plant life and geology so completely See MIRACLE, Page A5
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Stacy Goodman’s experience as a reporter, lawyer make her ideal choice I was so pleased to see Stacy Goodman’s name in the article about selecting a replacement for Maureen McCarry on the City Council. When Stacy was a reporter, she was very thorough and objective in her research and reporting, listening to all sides involved in any issue. Put this together with her experience as an attorney and you have someone highly qualified to make good decisions on behalf of Issaquah residents and business owners. We couldn’t have a better choice than Stacy for the City Council.
Jackie Thomas Issaquah
Road projects
Newport Way project will probably get no further than Southeast Bypass The Jan. 11 issue of the Press had a front page story about the City Council squabbling about road improvement along Newport Way. The same thing was true for years when the Southeast Bypass was an issue. If the council had not cancelled the Southeast Bypass project, there would be a roadway now that would have alleviated the traffic bottleneck on Front Street and now Newport Way. In addition, there would not be any reason now to impact the Newport Way roadway. I suspect the tree huggers will be out next to protect the roots of the big trees along the pro-
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The city Parks & Recreation Department has hosted a series of open houses and offered a Web questionnaire to gather input on a planned downtown parks complex. How would you rate the city's public outreach effort during the planning phase? Though I was not able to attend, I appreciated that the effort was made to get citizen input — good job parks and rec! Bryan Weinstein, Issaquah The Parks Department has been doing an excellent job having meetings to get community input, but the real question will be if they were actually listening or not. C.A. Christensen, Issaquah I attended a Confluence Park Meeting and Central Park Plan Open House; both were informative, accessible and inclusive of all inter-
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jected road improvement. The tree huggers kept after the elimination of the Southeast Bypass to protect some trees along that proposed roadway, which was cancelled by the shortsighted City Council.
Ken Sessler Issaquah
Valentine’s Day idea
Give the tasty gift of a candy-making class at Boehm’s Chocolates I just have to share the neat experience I had taking a chocolate class at Boehm’s candy kitchen last month with a friend here in Issaquah. We got to dip, swirl, decorate and taste our chocolates — and even took home more than a pound of fabulous chocolates. The gals who facilitated the class were friendly and fun. And we got some great Issaquah history on an official tour of Julius Boehm’s chalet and St. Moritz chapel. Bernard and his son and daughter and entire team are doing our town proud. Go check out this gem with your chocolate lovers as soon as you can. Boehm’s is the perfect place for Valentines and all the other 364 days of the year.
Lily Skelton Issaquah Note from the editor: Emily Lee’s third-grade class at Grand Ridge Elementary School recently learned about Pacific salmon, and how “responsible citizens have an obligation to speak out to make positive
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change in our world.” Letters to The Press are the students’ first foray into persuasive writing. Why are salmon important? They are important because salmon are a part of the food chain, and if salmon go extinct animals and humans can’t feed on them. Plus, we can’t have Salmon Days without salmon! Salmon are fascinating animals. Did you know that a long time ago salmon grew up to six feet long? Now, a female salmon can lay up to 8,000 eggs, but only about two of them will survive to adulthood, because of a salmon’s difficult life. When the female salmon lays the eggs, the male fertilizes the eggs with a liquid called milt. There are many reasons we should help salmon. They are fascinating animals, and if they go extinct we can’t study them. Also, when we take care of our neighborhood we are taking care of the salmon habitats. If all salmon disappear there will not be any more salmon for all the animals that eat them. I will feel so proud if we all work together to keep the salmon habitats clean. If people are willing to help salmon in any possible way, I say we work together and help Pacific salmon. Here are some ways to help salmon right at your house. It’s simple and easy: Whenever you see trash, pick it up! Also, be careful using chemicals so it does not go into storm drains, which lead to Puget Sound! Also, don’t wash your car at home because all of the soap and water will go into storm drains and choke the salmon. Thank you for taking the time and reading my letter!
Keerthi Grand Ridge third-grader
ing lots will be limited. Ken Konigsmark, Issaquah
Bellevue College has expressed interest in the Issaquah Highlands for a possible campus site. How could a college campus change the community in positive and negative ways? As always, traffic would be a problem, but housing would flourish. Sue Wood, Issaquah Being a 'college town' carries a great deal of benefit. The Highlands is well suited for the additional traffic and having BC further out on the eastside will reduce commute difficulties and expand services. Mark Bowers, Issaquah
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A college should locate where there is ready, mass transit access for its students, not create a facility that requires everyone to drive a personal vehicle to reach the campus. I hope that any college campus in Issaquah will be required to be served by mass transit and park-
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ROLL CALL Y = Yes, N = No, E = Excused, X = Not Voting House Bill 1000, concerning the voting process for overseas and service voters, passed the House 95-0, and is now before the Senate for consideration. 5 Rep. Glenn Anderson, (R-Fall City) Y 5 Rep. Jay Rodne, (R-North Bend) E 41 Rep. Judy Clibborn, (D-Mercer Island) Y 41 Rep. Marcie Maxwell, (D-Renton) Y 45 Rep. Roger Goodman, (D-Kirkland) Y
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Senate Bill 5135, making temporary changes to the Unemployment Insurance Program, passed the Senate 46-1, and is now in the House for consideration. Sen. Cheryl Pflug, (R-Maple Valley) Y 41 Sen. Steve Litzow, (R-Mercer Island) Y 48 Sen. Rodney Tom, (D-Medina) Y House Bill 1086, adopting a 200910 supplemental operating budget, passed the Senate 38-9, and is now before the House for consideration of Senate amendments. Sen. Cheryl Pflug, (R-Maple Valley) N 41 Sen. Steve Litzow, (R-Mercer Island) N 48 Sen. Rodney Tom, (D-Medina) N Source: WashingtonVotes.org, a free, nonpartisan website to find plainEnglish explanations of bills and a record of each legislator’s votes.
Man tries to pick up three Maywood students Three Maywood Middle School students reported that an unknown man offered them a ride home when they were walking back from school at about 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3. None of the students knew the man, who was driving a turquoise Taurus along Southeast 144th Street in Renton. The students declined the man’s
offer and ran home, where they told their parents about the incident. One parent called the King County Sheriff’s Office, and an officer interviewed one of the students and filed a report. She visited the neighborhood, but did not locate any vehicles matching the description, Issaquah School District spokeswoman Sara Niegowski said in an e-mail to parents.
Parents should remind their children never to talk with strangers, let a stranger get too close or tell a stranger personal information, Niegowski said. Students should try to walk with adults or in groups and stay near well-lit paths. “If a stranger tries to grab you, yell as loudly as you can and run away,” Niegowski said.
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putting enough money together to build the first building. We’ve been so focused on just getting through the first hurdle.” In the meantime, she added, Bellevue College has received offers to conduct classes in existing Issaquah buildings, though the college has yet to decide. “We’re weighing all of this and seeing what we can do,” Floten said.
The long process to preserve Park Pointe has progressed in recent months, as the City Council and King County Council approved agreements crucial to the project. The entire transfer of development rights could be completed as early as late spring.
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their driving time to go from the high school to the college campus. This will also benefit mature residents who want to take some classes at Bellevue college. Economically, the local business will also benefit. Becky Wilder, Issaquah
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campus, the timeline for construction remains uncertain. “The college is very interested in having a presence there,” Floten said. “One of the challenges that we’re going to have is
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P UBIC M EETINGS Feb. 9 Issaquah School Board 7 p.m. Issaquah School District Administration Building 565 N.W. Holly St.
Eagle Room, City Hall 130 E. Sunset Way
Arts Commission 6:30 p.m. Coho Room, City Hall 130 E. Sunset Way
Feb. 15
YWCA Community Open House 7 p.m. Agenda: Passage Point, YWCA Family Village Issaquah Multipurpose Room, Maple Hills Elementary School 15644 204th Ave. S.E.
Feb. 10 Council Transportation Committee Agenda: Transit Now, Interstate 90 Undercrossing 5 p.m. Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest 1775 12th Ave. N.W. Planning Policy Commission 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall South 135 E. Sunset Way
Feb. 14 Council Services & Safety
Committee 5 p.m.
Human Services Commission 6:30 p.m. Coho Room, City Hall 130 E. Sunset Way River & Streams Board 7 p.m. Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest 1775 12th Ave. N.W. Urban Village Development Commission workshop Agenda: Forest Ridge preliminary plat 7 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall South 135 E. Sunset Way
Feb. 16 Four Creeks Unincorporated Area
Council 7 p.m. May Valley Alliance Church 16431 S.E. Renton-Issaquah Road
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If the BC campus would be a forested one, like Bellevue, excellent! More meeting rooms, jobs,
Connie Marsh, Issaquah Bellevue College would surely bring more positive than negative in many ways. Since we have the "Running Start" program, students would be able to cut short
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foreign it couldn’t possibly be part of the same creek, but it is. What a blessing to have this river full of life in the middle of our bustling, busy, developed city. And what a blessing that so many people treasure it and do their part to preserve it. The number of creek habitat restoration projects and native plantings can’t be counted. Scouts, families, hikers and ecologists from here and beyond respond to each call that goes out. The city, corporate developers and nonprofit groups alike have stepped forward over the years to improve and maintain the health of the creek in our urban areas. What I found out, though, is that our efforts can help but just can’t beat what nature does at no charge out there in the remote origins of Issaquah Creek. When presented with a miracle, it seems only right to remember it and give thanks. When you see the photos in next week’s magazine, I humbly hope they achieve a response of thanks for this gift of nature’s handiwork. Greg Farrar: 392-6434, ext. 235, or gfarrar@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
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Police seize pot from sophisticated grow operation near Klahanie By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter King County investigators busted a sophisticated marijuana grow operation in a Sammamish Plateau neighborhood in mid-January. Police hauled off numerous marijuana plants, plus lights and other materials used to grow pot, from the vacant house. King County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives descended on the four-bedroom house in the 23400 block of Southeast 46th Way on Jan. 18. Sgt. John Urquhart, sheriff’s office spokesman, said the agency also arrested two people in connection with the bust, but charges had not yet been filed last week because the investigation is ongoing. The house is in the Brookshire neighborhood in unincorporated King County near Klahanie. Neighbors said the property owners attempted to make the house appear occupied, and even set up a Christmas tree in the front window during the holiday season. The setup also included a system to
Learn about education exploration at free expo Joan Sharp, the former executive director of Encompass and a national education consultant, will be among the speakers at Education Exploration, a free event from 3-9 p.m. Feb. 15 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. This event, sponsored by Issaquah, Sammamish and Beyond magazine, features Encompass and 40 other educational organizations and agencies. Sharp’s presentation, "The Importance of Early Learning in a Student's Eventual Success," is from 4:45-5:30 p.m. The keynote speaker, Scott Oki, will speak at 7 p.m. about “The Benefits of a Business Approach to
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King County Sheriff’s Office investigators haul tanks and other equipment from a marijuana grow house near Klahanie on Jan. 18. water the plants and propane tanks so as not to alert Puget Sound Energy to the amount of electricity used to power the operation. Urquhart said the sheriff’s office does not classify drugs by estimated street value, because the amount is often misleading.
Instead, he classified the bust as significant due to the sophistication of the grow operation and the number of plants recovered. Urquhart said detectives discovered the grow house in course of some investigative work, but he declined to elaborate.
Public Education.” Oki is a wellknown philanthropist, author, founder of Oki Golf Development, and former senior vice president of sales and marketing for Microsoft.
Waste Management handles garbage pickup in most areas of Issaquah.
Rescuers free man from truck tangled in power lines Emergency crews responded to Northwest Mall Street early Feb. 4 after a Waste Management truck became snared in power lines, trapping a man inside the cab. Rescuers freed the injured man at about 7:30 a.m. Eastside Fire & Rescue and Puget Sound Energy crews responded to the incident in the 1600 block of Northwest Mall Street as news helicopters thudded overhead.
Drive-thru espresso shop OK’d City planners approved a permit Jan. 31 for another place for Issaquah residents to stop for a morning java jolt. The city has OK’d a 650-squarefoot espresso shop with two drivethru windows in the parking lot of the Heritage Square shopping center along Northwest Gilman Boulevard. The shop is for drivers only, so no walk-up window service or seating is included in the plan. The stand is to be constructed apart from existing buildings and landscaping is to be added around the completed structure.
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Congress authorized dollars for the grant in the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. President Obama signed the MOVE legislation in October 2009. “We want to help the soldiers fighting for our right to vote and fighting for our democracy to make sure that they can participate in that same democracy. We want to make sure that no voter is left behind, including those who may have disabilities,” Finney said. Voting 2.0 LiveBallot can also be set up to answer questions about the candidates and measures on the ballot — a problem for voters left to cast ballots thousands of miles from home. “The real common denominator that virtually all of the 200 million eligible voters in this country have is, ‘That’s great. I’ve got my ballot, but who are these guys?’” Finney said. The multimedia tools embedded in the electronic ballot offer candidates and others to record video statements about the items. “We felt that by creating a company that didn’t focus specifically on delivering a ballot, but delivering the candidate information in an intuitive and a 21st century balloting experience, where the ballot literally can come alive and the candidates on your ballot can pop off your ballot and speak directly to you about why they’re running and what they stand for
Prepare for ramp closure at state Route 900 The westbound Interstate 90 on-ramp — for traffic headed south on state Route 900 — closes from 7 p.m. Feb. 10 to 7 a.m. Feb. 11 as crews construct a trail connector. Crews poured concrete for the last piers in the trail connector at
Issaquah Chamber of Commerce leaders honored three Issaquah businesses and a nonprofit organization as trendsetters last month as part of the inaugural Innovation in Issaquah contest. The honorees represented a cross-section of local businesses: election services provider Democracy Live, life-sciences imaging company Applied Precision, health care center Restorix Health and nonprofit Eastside Baby Corner, a resource for mothers and infants. Shirey Contracting received honorable mention honors for the Zero Energy Idea House along Lake Sammamish. “I think folks were excited to hear about some of the success stories that were going on right in their own backyard,” chamber CEO Matt Bott said. The idea for the contest germi-
nated last year. “We sat back and looked at a lot of things,” Bott said. “We said, ‘We need to do more to help pull out the great success stories in our business community.’” State Attorney General Rob McKenna, a possible gubernatorial candidate next year, addressed business leaders at the October kickoff for the contest. Then, a chamber committee ranked applicants based on accomplishments, potential, risk and reward. The chamber highlighted 21 nominees — including restaurants, marketing firms and other nonprofit organizations — and announced the honorees at a Jan. 25 luncheon. “We’ve been in the recession for a couple of years, and I think people are excited to celebrate smalltown icons, like our businesses,” Bott said. “Truthfully, I think a lot of people were surprised and interested in the breadth of businesses that are here.”
and what they intend to do, was sort of the genesis of this new technology,” he continued. Democracy Live rolled out LiveBallot in more than 250 elections nationwide in November. Nearby Kitsap County deployed the technology during the 2010 mid-term elections. The county has a large military population attached to U.S. Navy facilities. Kitsap County Elections Manager Dolores Gilmore said the LiveBallot technology received
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Interstate 90 and state Route 900 in mid-November. The project should be completed by late spring. Plans call for the completed connector to feature a 12-footwide pedestrian bridge across the westbound interstate on-ramps, plus a 10-foot-wide pedestrian crossing on the existing state Route 900 overpass.
The city awarded the $4.4 million construction contract to C. A. Carey Corp. last June. The total project price tag is about $6 million. The project relies on grants — including $400,000 from Sound Transit — to offset most of the project cost. The city contributed about $341,000 for the link.
positive feedback after the November election, though some voters had questions about the technology. “If it works for military voters, it works for voters with disabilities, then you look at what would be the next step, and I think that is just a lot of voters being comfortable with the process,” she said.
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By Lindsey Hall Gathered for their regular meeting on Jan. 18, members of the Issaquah Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 3436, drank coffee, traded stories and conducted business as usual. Yet despite the routine atmosphere, this was no ordinary day. Exactly 75 years earlier, the original founders of the Albert Larson Post signed the VFW charter, establishing one of Issaquah’s most historic organizations, which has been serving the city ever since. “They formed 75 years ago, but are still going strong,” said Richard Whipple, the adjutant and quartermaster of the Department of Washington. “The recognition lets them know they’ve done a fantastic job.” At the meeting, Whipple presented the post with a 75th anniversary certificate, known as the Diamond Jubilee Award. It’s an honor only a select group of posts have achieved, yet the local VFW members said they’re simply doing their duty to help the community. “As far as a special recognition of the anniversary … we didn’t do that,” Issaquah’s Post Commander Steve Johnson said. “It was nice to get the 75th certificate, but a report from a Boy Scouts troop that needed help and got it is just as fun to listen to. It’s just a part of our daily purpose.” Not surprisingly, the VFW members are focusing on the future while still respecting the work of the past three-quarters of a century. “It’s about staying involved and supporting those that need help,” Johnson said. Echoing the commander’s outlook, Assistant Quartermaster Dave Waggoner said he looks at the past as a positive prediction of what’s to come. “After all the generations and all the wars, we’re still here,” he said. “And hopefully, we will continue to be here.” The VFW members hope that through their various programs, such as those supporting schools, senior citizens and other community service groups, they will continue to take care of veterans and foster patriotism within the community. And unlike other posts around the country struggling to find new members, the Alfred Larson Post boasts nearly 100 members, several of whom are now recent war veterans. See VFW, Page B3
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Ham Radio Support Group members stay dry under the communication station tent in the Issaquah Police Department parking lot. By Allison Int-Hout
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Brad Dennis helps his son Stephen, 13, log ham radio communications as brother Johnny, 11, (left) observes.
Can you hear me now? Ham radio operators test new equipment at quarterly exercise Ham Radio Support Group member Ross Morris operates a ham radio in the mobile communication station. BY ALLISON INT-HOUT
Tie-dyed and surprised at the bank By Kelly Humphreys
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aslamp Bar and Grill employee Scott Armstrong found it odd that he was asked to complete the bar’s bank deposit on a Monday, but was more than happy to help out. As he walked next door, he had no idea what awaited him. On the morning of Jan. 24, Armstrong entered the Issaquah branch of Bank of the Northwest and encountered a host of tie dye-clad employees surrounding a display of tie-dyed cupcakes and napkins in honor of his birthday. A crowd of customers also joined in the festivities, which included singing a rendition of “Happy Birthday.” “Right when he walked in, we yelled, ‘Surprise!’ and brought out the cupcakes,” said Kari Palmer, a personal banker at the branch. She explained that a group of employees decided to celebrate “Scotty’s” birthday because he is such a loyal customer and friend, and has been banking with Bank of the Northwest for years. The colorful decorations were in honor of Armstrong’s notorious tie-dyed collection, according to Palmer. He wears tie-dyed shirts to work on a
“It put a tear in my eye. It’s amazing that somebody knows you for what you are. I can’t say enough about anyone that works there.” — Scott Armstrong Gaslamp Bar and Grill employee
regular basis. “It put a tear in my eye. It’s amazing that somebody knows you for what you are,” Armstrong said. “I can’t say enough about anyone that works there.” Bank Manager Robert Ittes said that the celebration totally caught Armstrong off guard. He said Armstrong, who doesn’t like to be in the spotlight, was humbled by the display. “We got as much out of creating the celebration as he did being the receiver,” said Ittes, who encourages his staff to plan such events because he believes that by reaching out and getting involved in the community, there will be support in return. Armstrong has been building his assortment of tie-dyed shirts for years. The colorful collection be-
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Above, the Bank of the Northwest in Issaquah staff wore tie-dyed shirts, and had tie-dyed cupcakes and napkins, as a surprise for 30-year Gaslamp Bar and Grill employee Scott Armstrong’s birthday. Right, Armstrong blows out the candles on his cake at the bar. gan when he commented on a customer’s psychedelic garb. Weeks later, the customer returned with a similar shirt for Armstrong. He still possesses the shirt,
which is so worn it has become see-through, according to ArmSee SURPRISE, Page B3
n earthquake that brings people to their knees, a window-shattering explosion or flood waters surging through the city’s streets — before the trembling subsides or the water settles, life without telephone, Internet and electricity begins. These disastrous events, which would lead most people to panic, are precisely the type of situations to which certain Issaquah community members are trained to respond. Radioing out of a trailer doubling as a communications station in the Issaquah Police Department parking lot Jan. 29, the Issaquah Ham Radio Support Group played out a possible emergency scenario, testing their equipment during a Washington State Emergency Operations Center 5th Saturday Exercise. “King County does a quarterly exercise where all the ham radio groups test to make sure they can talk across the state,” said Mike Crossley, the Issaquah Radio Amateur civil emergency service officer. During the EOC exercise, the Issaquah Ham Radio Support Group communicated with other EOC locations throughout the state, including Camp Murray in Tacoma.
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Also participating in the event was the Issaquah Community Emergency Response Team, a group sponsored by the Issaquah Citizen Corps, which is trained to provide support in emergency and nonemergency situations. Members of the Issaquah CERT operated ham radios during the drill and also performed rapid impact surveys throughout the area. “They are just there to do a rapid look around,” Erich Wiesinger said about the surveys. “They are looking for what is working, what isn’t and things that interest the city, such as large structures or water lines.” Wiesinger, a CERT member and participant in the Issaquah Ham Radio Support Group, said it is important to integrate CERT and ham radio operations, especially during the surveys. “It’s good to have ham operators within each CERT zone,” he said. “If everything comes apart, you want them to be able to communicate with the emergency operation center over at the police department.” Sherri Kehnamer, an Issaquah Ham Radio Support Group member for about a year and a half, is also a CERT participant. “The reason I got into ham raSee HAM
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The Issaquah Garden Club hosts Laura Matter, from Seattle Tilth, to discuss “Wildlife Friendly Gardening for Natural Pest Control” at 10 a.m. Feb. 9 at Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 Renton-Issaquah Road. Go to www.issaquahgardenclub.org or call 677-7393. Swedish Healthcare Closer to Home, presented by Dr. John Milne and Kevin Brown, is at 11 a.m. Feb. 9, Bellewood Retirement, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E. Call 391-2880. Providence Marianwood and artEAST present “Capturing Color” in the Providence Marianwood gallery, 3725 Providence Point Drive S.E., through 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. Our Savior Lutheran Preschool’s rummage sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 12, in the fellowship hall at 745 Front St. S. Proceeds go to support the general preschool budget. Donations and shoppers are welcome the day of the sale. Learn more by e-mailing preschool1201@hotmail.com. “Cupid’s Critters,” Eastside Rabbits and Cavies 4-H Club Rabbit and Cavy Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., free GriefShare support group, for those grieving the death of a loved one, is from 7-9 p.m. Mondays Feb. 14 to May 16 at Issaquah Christian Church, 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E. Register by calling 392-5848 or go to www.griefshare.org. Education Exploration Expo, presented by Issaquah Sammamish and beyond, is from 3-9 p.m. Feb. 15 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Register for this free event at http://isandbeyond.com/2010/11/education-exploration-expo. “The Story of Your Life” tour, featuring Matthew West and Josh Wilson, 6 p.m. Feb. 20, Eastridge Church, 24205 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road, $10. Call 270-6300 or go to www.eastridgetoday.com. The Humane Society presents the 17th annual Spay Day Feb. 22. Spay Day is an annual campaign to highlight the importance of saving animal lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats. The nearest location for the event is South County Cats, 26828 Maple Valley/Black Diamond Road, Maple Valley.
“Forgiveness and Healing” is the title of the live audio chat that can be heard at 11 a.m. Feb. 15 in the Christian Science Reading Room, 195 Front St.
Volunteer call Issaquah History Museums: Be a docent greeting the public at the restored Train Depot or at the old Town Hall and adjacent jail. Or help with mailings and scanning photos. E-mail Karen at volunteer@issaquahhistory.org or call 392-3500.
Classes “Adolescent Stress & Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide” — 6:308 p.m., Feb. 16 Liberty High School ArtEAST offers the following workshops at 95 Front St. N. Go to www.arteast.org. “Open Studio for Glass Fusing” — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9, $35 “Online Marketing: The Future is Here! (And “Free” is the Key)” — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10, $85 “Introduction to Dry Pastels” — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 22, $85 “Introduction to Glass” — 1-4 p.m. Feb. 13, $75 “Painting From the Fire Within” — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13, Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N., $100 “Byzantine Chain Bracelet” — 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 13, $100 “Cezanne and the Post Impressionists” — 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15, $30 “Book Box Assemblage” — 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Feb. 16, $75 “Composing Better Photographs” — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 16, $38 “Selling Your Art at a Fair: The Key to Good Times in your Booth!” — 6-9 p.m. Feb. 17, $40 “Time to Get Serious With a Marketing Plan!” — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 17, $65 “Introduction to Art Theory” — 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 21, $30 “Acrylic Painting for the Fun of It!” — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 22, $50 “Lunchtime with the Masters Series: Georgia O’Keefe and the American Modernists” — noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 25, free “Mixed Media Collage” — 1-5 p.m. Feb. 26, $75 “Visual Journaling with Fluid Paint” — Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 27 – March 20, $125 “Watercolor Made Easy: An Introduction to Watercolor Pencils & Crayons!” — 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27, $90 “Word Play: Say What You Want to Say” — 1-4 p.m. Feb. 27, $60 “Quick-Handle Fundamentally Sound Basketball Clinic,” for ages 6-14, is from 2:30-4 p.m. Feb. 22-24 for grades one through five and from 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 22-24 for grades six through eight at the community center. Fee is $75 for three classes. Register at www.quickhandle.com. “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
The following events take place at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430. Baby Music Time, for ages newborn to 14 months with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 26. “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. “Life After Cancer Treatment: Opportunities & Challenges,” for adults, is at 7 p.m. Feb. 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. “Stop Stroke: Staying Fit to Prevent Stroke,” for adults, is at noon Feb. 24.
Youth 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 Fun with Dr. Seuss, for ages 3-5, 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 19, City Hall Eagle Room. Donations accepted. The following youth classes are offered at the Community Center. Call 837-3300. “Art+Craft With Paper,” ages 5-8, from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 22-25, $40 for four classes “Parent & Me: Watercolor Valentine Cards,” ages 5-10, 67:30 p.m. Feb. 9, $20 for parent and child, $8 per additional child Move ‘n’ Groove Dance Camp, ages 5-12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 22-25, Pickering Barn and Issaquah Community Center, $120 for four classes
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 center will be closed Feb. 21 in honor of Presidents Day. The following activities are open to people 55 and older. Call 392-2381. One-year anniversary party for director Courtney Jaren, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 11 “Beginning Computer Workshop,” 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 17, free, limited to 10 students The following day trips are offered through the month of February: Gig Harbor History Museum — 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 9, $15/$17 Black Diamond Museum & Bakery — 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14, $5/$7 Ladies’ Lunch: Queen Mary Team Room, Seattle — 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 16, $8/$10 Northwest Flower & Garden Show — 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 23, $8/$10 Boeing: Future of Flight Aviation Center Tour — 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 28, $25/$27 “Valentine Dance: Love Songs from the 50s and 60s” is from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 11.
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Leslie Simmons and William Johnson, both of Snoqualmie, were married Oct. 2, 2010, at Roche Harbor Resort, San Juan Island. Minister Archie Brooks officiated. The bride, the daughter of Stephen and Suzanne Simmons, of Bellevue, is a 1999 graduate of Issaquah High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Michigan in 2003. Her bridal attendants were Myla Colson, Ashley Kelley, Jennifer O’Connor and Catherine Benson. Leslie is a marketing manager at Grand Banks Northwest. The groom, the son of William and Jeanne Johnson, of Lansing, Mich., is a 1999 graduate of Okemos High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Michigan in 2004. His groomsmen were Rob Ley, James Choe, Nate Campbell and Justin Street. William is a software developer at VMWare. The couple honeymooned in Kauai, Hawaii.
W HO ’ S N EWS CrossPath Counseling & Consultation gets new counselor CrossPath Counseling & Consultation in Sammamish welcomes Wayne Dykstra MA, LMHC, to its counseling staff. Dykstra is an experienced psychotheraWayne Dykstra pist and holds a master’s degree in psychology from Seattle University. He has counseled youth and families regarding a wide variety of issues including family conflict, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. In addition, he is a certified child and adolescent mental health specialist. He will be available by appointment, Monday to Saturday, at the CrossPath offices in Sammamish Commons Park, 550 222nd Place S.E., Sammamish.
Issaquah, Sammamish groups receive 4Culture funds The following local groups recently received cash awards from the 4Culture board of directors for its Arts Sustained Support funding: Village Theatre — $25,000 Issaquah Arts Commission — $8,000 Sammamish Art Commission — $5,000 Sammamish Symphony Orchestra Association — $2,790 ArtEAST — $2,500 Master Chorus Eastside — $1,800 Reach Eastside Performing Arts — $1,500 Vedic Cultural Center $1,500
Our Junior High might just be the best kept secret on the Plateau SAVE DURING HOLLAND AMERICA MONTH Join us for a special presentation by Angie West, Holland America Line Business Development Manager. Learn about the newest destinations and amenities and how to save on your next Holland America Line cruise. AAA Issaquah Office: 405 NW Gilman Blvd., Suite 102 Date: Wednesday, February 23 Presentation: 6:00 p.m.
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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.
C OLLEGE NEWS Local woman receives national teaching fellowship Emily Lee, of Issaquah, a 2007 graduate of Skyline High School, is one of 25 fellows selected across the country for the 2011 Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers’ Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color. Lee, the daughter of Tran My Tran and Quy Lee, is a graduating senior at the University of Washington, majoring in English and public health. She will receive a $30,000 stipend to apply toward the cost of a master in teaching degree. She also receives guidance towards achieving teaching certification, support and mentoring during the first three years of teaching, and a lifelong membership in a national network of Woodrow Wilson Fellows.
Students make deans’ lists Kelle Agassiz, Jessica Balbiani, John Bryant, Alicia Hensen, Taylor Lundeen and Alyssa Schultz, of Issaquah, and Erika Ikstrums and Andrew Shajenko, of Sammamish, were named to the University of Idaho dean’s list for the 2010 fall semester. To qualify, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on 12 or more graded credits. Daniel Fleischman, of Issaquah, was named to the University of Wyoming dean’s list for the 2010 fall semester. To qualify, students must earn a 3.4 or better grade point average in a minimum of 12 hours of credit. Courtney Faber, of Sammamish, was named to the dean’s list at the University of New Haven for the fall 2010 semester. To qualify, full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative grade point average. Tiffany Jernigan, of Issaquah, made the dean’s list for the 2010
fall semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. To qualify, undergraduate students must earn a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Local students make WWU honor roll The following students were named to Western Washington University’s honor roll: Issaquah — Jessica Burke, Holly Groussman, Britney Haroutoonian, Megan Jonas, Erika Klein, Tanika Ladd, Erin Mathias, Kimberly McGarvey, Elliot Rockow and Aubrey Ross Renton — David Hatton, Danielle Marley, Kali Rasmussen and Cory Volk Sammamish — Paige Collins, Amber Dodd, Christine Hay, Drew Sutorius and Andrew Trusler To qualify, students must complete at least 14 graded credit hours during a quarter and be in the top 10 percent of their class.
Local student makes SU president’s list Katherine Anderson, of Issaquah, was recently named to the Seattle University president’s list. To qualify, students must have completed 12 or more credits and earned a 3.9 or better grade point average.
Local students graduate from WWU The following students graduated Jan. 19 from the fall 2010 quarter at Western Washington University: Issaquah — Veronica Hilby, Bachelor of Arts, geography/social studies Newcastle — Andrew Akada, Bachelor of Arts, English - creative writing emphasis Renton — Christopher Mikolaizik, Bachelor of Arts, theater
Host Liberty units perform well at NJROTC drill competition BY JOHN ZIMMERMAN On Jan. 15, Liberty High School NJROTC Unit hosted the first Northwest Drill and Rifle Conference meet of the season. Eleven school JROTC Units from the Puget Sound area met to compete in competitions in Armed and Unarmed Drill, Color Guard, Air Rifle and Physical Fitness. Liberty’s Color Guards placed third for Team 1 and first for Team 2. The Unarmed Drill Team placed third while Cadet/Ensign Cassie Achzenick placed second as the team’s commanding officer. Armed Drill Team took first place, with a
high degree of difficulty in their routine, while their commanding officer, Cadet/Ensign Joseph Charest, took sixth place. Charest and Cadet/Chief Petty Officer Ricky Shupert placed second and fifth, respectively, in Individual Armed Exhibition Drill. Shupert also will attend the National Drill Conference in Daytona Beach, Fla., in May. The Precision Air Rifle Team placed first and is practicing to prepare for National JROTC Air Rifle and Junior Olympics later this year. The Air Rifle Team is also preparing to compete at the Navy National Competition in Alabama in February.
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Tyler James Lucas, of Issaquah, died Feb. 1, 2011, in Kirkland. He was 18. Services were Feb. 7 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Tyler Lucas Saints, Sammamish. Committal service followed at Upper Hillside Cemetery in Issaquah. Tyler was born Nov. 3, 1992, in San Mateo, Calif., the son of James and Patty Lucas. In February 1993, the family moved to Issaquah, where he was raised and attended Chrysalis High School, Issaquah High School, Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus and Pine Lake Middle School. He was an avid lacrosse player, and was a member of U.S.
Lacrosse, Issaquah Lacrosse Club, Seattle Starz Lacrosse Club, West Coast Starz and Junior Stealth. He also enjoyed basketball, music and long boarding. Tyler was a great friend, and was known among them as the “stick doctor.” He was very athletic and extremely focused on his goals. Survivors include his mother and father Jim and Patty Lucas; brother Ryan Dean; sister-in-law Jessi Dean; grandmothers Margie King and Judy Hart; three uncles; two aunts and three cousins. He will also be missed by his dog Tank. Donations in Tyler’s honor can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdrf.org. Arrangements were by Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 392-6444. Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.flintofts.com.
Alex Oosterhof Alex Oosterhof, of Maple Valley, died Jan. 22, 2011, in Ellensburg. He was 44. An open house potluck memorial will be from 10 Alex Oosterhof a.m. to 4 p.m. April 3 at the Lake Wilderness Lodge, 22500 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley. Alex was born March 19, 1966, in The Netherlands, to Corry and Jan Oosterhof. He immigrated to America with his family, father Jan Oosterhof and mother Corry Oosterhof at age 6 months, settling in the Issaquah area. Alex enjoyed owning his own business, Big A’s Trucking. He enjoyed going to the family’s recre-
ational property in Cle Elum often with family and friends. Alex also enjoyed many vehicle sports, including four wheeling, snowmobiling and motorcycle riding. Alex was always available to help his family, friends and neighbors when needed. Friend to all, he was a big man with a big heart. Alex will be missed by family members, business acquaintances, friends and neighbors. We are all better people for having known him. Alex leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Natalie; son Stefan; his dog Dafne; his mother Corry and stepfather Ray Green; brother Edo; brother Remko and his wife Amber, and children. He was preceded in death by his father Jan Oosterhof. Alex attended Issaquah High School. Contribute to a college fund established for his son Stefan at any Columbia Bank location in lieu of flowers.
John R. Perin John R. Perin, of Renton, died Jan. 21, 2011, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, surrounded by family and friends, joining his beloved wife of 21 John Perin years, Barbara, whom he spoke of every day. He was 66. A memorial service will be at 2
p.m. Feb. 12 at the Lake Washington Christian Church, 343 15th Ave., Kirkland. John enjoyed his friends, family, activities and hobbies, which included model railroading, a passion for musicals, movies (especially westerns), Celtic music and gardening fuchsias. He was an avid sports enthusiast, especially when it came to the Oregon Ducks, his alma matter. After retirement, John’s love for sports led him to his work with the Mariners as an usher and his love for people drew him to Star-
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dio to start with was emergency preparedness,” she said. “I think taking an attitude that you should be self-sufficient and take care of yourself is the right approach to life in general, and to being prepared in an emergency.” Crossley said he wanted to emphasize youth participation in the event and encourage other young people to get involved in ham radio. “Some of our young members are the best radio operators we have,” he said. Tommy Chittenden, 17, was one of the young operators at the drill; he said he got his radio operator license six months ago. He said the process to receive the ham radio license — taking a course online and then passing the test — is fairly easy, and that he has always been interested in technical things like this. “I’m thinking of going into electrical engineering in college,” Tommy said, “and I think radio is pretty cool.” Issaquah Ham Radio Support Group member Brad Dennis at-
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strong. His collection has grown to approximately 23 different styles, many of which he received from customers at the bar. Armstrong said he loves the playful shirts because they lighten his day. “I enjoy being colorful. It’s fun,” he said. Armstrong, a staple of the Gaslamp Bar and Grill for 31 years, considers the establishment his second home. He travels 60 miles roundtrip from his residence in Auburn to serve his loyal Issaquah customers, many of whom he has known
bucks in Issaquah, where he was a barista. He was known and loved by many customers and coworkers for his sense of humor and relentless joke telling. John was one of four brothers. He is survived by Robert, of Seattle; Jim, of Eugene, Ore.; and he was preceded in death by Howard. John was a caring, kind person and friend who will be greatly missed. Remembrances should be sent to Robert Perin, 18200 Ave. N.E., B304, Kenmore, WA 98028.
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tended the drill with both of his sons, Johnny, 11, and Stephen, 13, who encouraged other children to take part in ham radio. They recommended that children looking to get involved take classes through the Lake Washington Ham Club. “They put classes on that are really geared towards kids,” Dennis said. “They’re trying to get it so that when they grow up, they join a group like this.” Stephen said he recently made contact with people in Australia and Antarctica. He also described the fun ham radio events available to youths in the area, like the ham radio field day. “We string antennas all over a park and then talk on the radios,” Stephen said. “We try to make as many contacts as we can.” Both boys participate in the Internet Radio Linking Project, which connects ham radio operators to other operators all over the world via the Internet. The Ham Radio Support Group has about 15 active members, Crossley said, and roughly 15 additional reserve members.
Allison Int-Hout is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
for years. “I bleed Gaslamp,” he proclaimed. Kelly Humphreys is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
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“We have a couple young guys,” Johnson said. “They’re the guys who were in Desert Storm, the Iraq war and now Afghanistan. Those are the guys who will be around for the 100th anniversary.” Ultimately, the veterans of the Issaquah post seek to carry on the comradeship and community service the VFW offers the community. “It was both men and women … and these guys saw the city change,” Waggoner said. “They served our country, came home, paid taxes and raised families. We can’t forget what they gave us. It’s the legacy and the city they helped build.”
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American Association of University Women: meets once a month at various locations. Contact Judy Rogers, 271-8678, issaquah@aauw-wa.org to learn more. Cascade Llama 4-H Club: second Wednesday, 391-7988 Cascade Mountain Men: 8 p.m. Second Tuesday, Issaquah Sportsman’s Club, 600 S.E. Evans St., club shoots noon, the third Monday, www.cascademountainmen.com Cascade Republican Women’s Club: 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday, September through June, Sammamish Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive, 861-7910 or dakotalarue@comcast.net Eastside Genealogy Society: 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wakcegs Elks Lodge No. 1843: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday, 765 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-1400 Friends of the Issaquah Library: 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-3571 Issaquah Emblem Club: 7 p.m. third Wednesday, Elks Lodge, 765 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-1400 Issaquah Garden Club: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Wednesday, Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W., info@issaquahgardenclub.org Issaquah Quilters: 10 a.m. to noon second Friday, Issaquah Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N., info@issaquahquilters.com Pine Lake Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. second Wednesday, occasional workshops and field trips, 836-7810 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3436: 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, 837-9478 West Lake Sammamish Garden Club: 10 a.m. second Thurs-
Weekly Camp Fire Family Group: 7 p.m. every other Tuesday, 3131600 Greater Issaquah Toastmasters Club No. 5433: 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Bellewood Retirement Community, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E., 306-2232 or issaquahtm@gmail.com Guide Dogs for the Blind: 6 p.m. most Sundays, Issaquah Police Station Eagle Room, 644-7421 Issaquah Alps Trail Club: www.issaquahalps.org Issaquah Community Family Club — Camp Fire USA: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, usually at Clark Elementary School, 500 Second Ave. S.E., 313-1600 Issaquah History Museums: 392-3500 or www.issaquahhistory.org Issaquah Networkers: 7:308:30 a.m. every other Wednesday, IHOP restaurant, 1433 N.W. Sammamish Road, www.IssaquahNetworkers.com. Jewish Juniors Club: 3:305:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chabad of Central Cascades, 24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., 427-1654 Kachess Klimber Snowmobile Club: www.wssaonline.com Kiwanis Club of Issaquah: noon Wednesday, Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way S.W., 3919275 MOMS Club of Sammamish Plateau: MOMS helping moms raise their kids in Sammamish and Issaquah on the Sammamish Plateau, www.momsclubsammamish.org or 836-5015 Moms In Touch: For more information on groups within the Issaquah School District, call Jan Domek at 681-6770 or go to www.MomsInTouch.org. Providence Point Kiwanis: noon Friday, Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., 4279060
Lindsey Hall is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
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Stained glass windows color homes Birds like it here, too By Jane Garrison n January, a friend and I took a walk in Beaver Lake Park, winding through dense, dark woods. We came into an opening and were shocked by the rush and noise of dozens of large birds exploding into the sky. It looked like a scene from an Alfred Hitchcock movie. We couldn’t imagine what they were until one lit on a branch next to us. It was just a big, fat robin. Most of us think robins migrate and return in spring as expressed by writers of poetry and song. So, this rather boisterous display by these supposedly sweet birds in January was quite a shock. It makes more sense when you know that the English robin does leave in winter and return in spring, and most of those old writers were from England. Research told me that robins don’t migrate anymore, at least not here. They, like Canada geese, Brewer’s blackbirds, and Western gulls find it easier to just hang out with us all winter. In fact, some sources say our robins may have never migrated. I found out, too, that our robins form flocks in winter, moving to nearby wooded areas. They come back to our yards in spring to mate, make nests and raise their young. And when they do, they are extremely territorial. A crazy attack on your windows can occur when they see their reflection and think it’s some other robin trying to horn in on their territory. They will
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David Bangs, of Issaquah, had Unique Art Glass design and install a stained glass window of three salmon swimming upstream in his house. By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter
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hen sun shines through stained glass, it illuminates the colors and textures of the glass, an effect Pat and Kelly Crickmore wanted for their new house in Issaquah. The Crickmores installed two side windows, a transom window and a window within the door itself in their front entryway. “We just wanted it to be a focal point, because it’s really what everybody looks at when they’re walking up to your house,” Pat Crickmore said.
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He had always admired stained glass windows, an art with a storied history in the United States. Stained glass windows became popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s with artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany and Frank Lloyd Wright. It dwindled in the 1920s, but made a resurgence in the 1970s, when Dale Chihuly brought blown glass onto the world’s stage. Chihuly co-founded the Pilchuck Glass School in 1971 in Stanwood, giving glass artists an educational haven for years to come. The demand for colored glass multiplied, prompting University of Washington ceramic engineers to start the Spectrum Glass Co. in 1976. Now in Woodinville, the company is the largest manufacturer of colored sheet glass in the world, Sales Manager Randy Gray said. Though the popularity of stained glass windows has declined since the mid-1990s, fused glass is the next big thing, Gray said. “People really appreciate the brilliance of colors,” Gray said. “It’s just like when you go into a church that has some pretty amazing stained glass work. It’s pretty amazing to see light coming through all of these stained glass windows.” The Crickmore family chose to decorate their windows with a
BY LAURA GEGGEL
Danna Kinzer, of Issaquah’s South Cove neighborhood, stands under an 11foot stained glass dome with an elegant leaf pattern installed in her home. repetitive pattern in the Frank Lloyd Wright style. “I’m also a fan of primary colors, so we used yellow, red and blue for that reason and three types of clear glass — bubble, See STAINED
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fight that guy in the window until he is gone or dead. It might be a good idea to cover the window if this ever happens at your house. Some robins do migrate in our hemisphere and are good fliers, travelling in large flocks from Canada to Guatemala. However, people from Minnesota to Massachusetts blogged to explain that robins are now overwintering in their neighborhoods, and no one seems sure why some migrate and some do not. It can’t be just See BIRDS, Page B5
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BY MARK OLSON
David Bangs, of Issaquah, had Unique Art Glass design install a stained glass window of a blue heron wading among the water lilies in his house.
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wavy and beveled,” he said. He worked with Jax Stained Glass, of Bellevue, to finalize the design and install the windows. Stained glass projects normally take between one to two months to design and put in, Rumi Miller, co-owner of Jax Stained Glass, said. Once a customer chooses a stained glass window’s scene, he or she picks the colors and type of glass that would best suit the project. Danna Kinzer, who built her house in Issaquah’s South Cove neighborhood, decided to install a stained glass dome in her entryway. With the flip of a light switch, she can backlight the glass dome and admire its earth-tone colors of yellow, cranberry and green. Working with Mark Olson at Unique Art Glass, of Bellevue, she designed a dome with an circling leaf-pattern. “We designed it together,” Kinzer said. “I told him what I was
looking for and we went through many rough drafts of it on the computer.” After measurements are made and the design is perfected, either contractors or the stained glass business will install the window, usually sandwiched between two layers of normal glass for insulation. Jax Stained Glass generally charges $150 per square foot, but prices vary depending on the assignment. Olson, owner of Unique Art Glass, usually charges $250 per square foot. For about $16,000, he designed, created and installed the stained glass dome in Kinzer’s house. “It came out very nice, we’re thrilled with it,” Kinzer said. “We wanted something that wasn’t too much that we would grow tired of it, and I don’t think we’ll ever grow tired of it.” Laura Geggel: 392-6434, ext. 241, or lgeggel@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
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Harvest,” 10 a.m. Feb 16 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19. Learn how to plant, cultivate and harvest strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. “Roses for Fragrance,” 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19. Learn how to care for the fragrant David Austin rose and old world and modern roses. “Beautiful Roses,” 10 a.m. Feb. 23 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 26. Learn how to care for roses using sustainable gardening practices. Participants will learn how to prune, feed and promote disease resistance. “Grow Your Own Fruit Trees,” 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26. A professional horticulturist will demonstrate
how to select, plant, care for and prune fruit trees. After the seminar, if customers purchase fruit trees, nursery staff will prune the trees for free. “Incredible Edibles,” 10:30 a.m. March 5. Learn to select, plant and grow edibles, including fruit trees, potatoes, onions, asparagus, rhubarb and grapes. “Seeding Indoors,” 2:30 p.m. March 5. Learn from a professional horticulturist about how to successfully grow vegetables and flowers indoors. “Garden Design with Bulbs,” 10:30 a.m. March 12. Summer bulbs can brighten a yard for a low cost. Learn about summer bulbs and how to integrate dahlias, lilies and begonias into your yard. “Herbs at the Back Door,” 10:30 a.m. March 19. Grow herbs in a container at the back door for convenient cooking. An herb expert will teach how to get maximum use from a small space. “Ground Cover Solutions,” 2:30 p.m. March 19. Discuss groundcovers that create beauty and deter weeds in locations that are
Wednesday, Date, 2011 • sunny, shady, dry or moist. “Herb Garden Design,” 10:30
a.m. March 26. Learn about soil preparation, site location and herb varieties for culinary, cosmetic or medicinal uses. “Vegetable Gardening Basics,” 2:30 p.m. March 26. Learn the best methods and the proper time to sow your seeds outdoors. “Color your Garden with Perennials,” 10:30 a.m. April 2. A professional horticulturist will discuss new varieties, ideal selections for container gardening and a walking tour of the nursery’s perennial courtyard. “Return of the Master Gardeners,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 through July. Master Gardeners are dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers of plant science. Trained by horticultural experts from Washington State University, King County Cooperative Extension and the USDA, they offer advice regarding insects, disease, pruning, gardening techniques and soil building. Bring questions and bagged samples to Master Gardener Saturday sessions.
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a climate issue. We have made it easier for birds to stay here. Robins like our lawns and composted beds full of worms and our orchards with leftover fruit. Gulls don’t need to winter at the coast when they can just go to the landfill and fill up. Blackbirds like trash and especially parking lots where they can pick up fast food. Canada geese prefer mowed lawns rather than wild growth by lakes and streams, where predators hide. In looking at the big picture, we have helped create a livable place here for these old migrators. In doing so, we are changing their habits, their diets and their physical well-being. In a way, they are becoming more like us. Jane Garrison is a local landscape architect and master gardener who gardens in glacial till on the plateau.
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Duo fuels Liberty’s big dreams
By Sebastian Moraga Issaquah Press reporter It was Liberty against Liberty at Liberty. The KingCo Conference finals, housed at the Renton school Feb. 5, had a duel of Patriots at 160 pounds: Jay Chakravarty against Shane Small. Chakravarty prevailed, but it was Small who called the matchup a win-win. “Jay’s been my partner all year, so it feels good to see our hard work pay off,” said Small whose runner-up finish exceeded his expectations. “I didn’t even win the JV qualifiers. I came in second,” he said. “So, to be in the finals with my own teammate is extraordinary. I love it.” The final score, 3-2 for Chakravarty, is what the winner expected. “Shane’s such a tough, physical wrestler,” Chakravarty said, “you know it’s going to be a low-scoring match.” It’s comforting to wrestle against a familiar face, Chakravarty added, but when that face belongs to Small, the comfort won’t last long. At the end of the match, Chakravarty looked upset about stalling calls that cost him two points instead of happy about his repeat as conference champ. “I was frustrated by the stalling calls but, whatever, I did what I had to do to win,” he said. Another Liberty grappler who starred at the conference finals was Hamilton Noel, who reached the finals for the third consecutive
PHOTOS BY GREG FARRAR
Above, Jay Chakravarty (left) has a leghold on Shane Small during the second period of their all-Liberty championship bout at 160 pounds during the KingCo 3A championships Feb. 5. Chakravarty won the title with a 3-2 win. At right, Hamilton Noel (right), of Liberty High School, picks up and throws Juanita’s Michael Przystupa down to the mat during the third period shortly before the pin to win the 152-pound title at the KingCo 3A championship tournament. year. Wrestling at 152 pounds, Noel won by pin with 54 seconds left in the third round. It’s the second year in a row Noel won the conference championship. “This is a stepping stone to state,” he said. “That’s my goal: to win state.” Noel won regionals last year and finished second in state. Repeating as KingCo champ was hard, he said. “There’s extra pressure,” he said. “Everyone wants to get your title.” Noel, a junior, said having his young squad place three wrestlers
in the finals is a sign of progress. “It’s good to get the experience for next year,” he said. The Patriots finished next-to-last overall, but Noel has reason to feel optimistic. With the top three wrestlers in each category advancing to regionals, one who fell just short was freshman 103-pounder Neil Chakravarty, who finished fourth. “I knew it would be a close match,” he said. “I was tired and I guess he wanted it more than I did.” Sebastian Moraga: 392-6434, ext. 221, or smoraga@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
Wolves’ girls, boys take season finale from Spartans Bella Zennan halfcourt shot ignites Eastlake comeback By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter The shot almost never goes in. But when it does, it can lift a team out of a rut. Bella Zennan may have saved the final game of the regular season for the Eastlake Wolves when
she hit a buzzer-beater from half court to end the third quarter Feb. 4 at Skyline High School. With five seconds left, the junior guard drove the in-bounded ball down the court, stepped on the half-court line and lobbed up the hopeful shot. No backboard. Just the back of the rim, the net and in. What sent the Eastlake fans cheering jubilantly may have stunned the Skyline bench enough to lose its momentum. Skyline led all game, but Eastlake staged a fourth-quarter comeback to win 53-45 to end the regular season 18-2 overall and 12-2 in KingCo.
Skyline went to 14-7 overall and 8-6 in KingCo. “We definitely wanted to win this game to get momentum going into the playoffs,” said Katy Ainslie, Eastlake senior post. Skyline started off hot, leading 12-10 after the first quarter and 30-20 at halftime. Defensively, the Spartans dominated Eastlake’s typically agile offense and caused 16 Wolves’ turnovers in just the first half, said Eastlake coach Sara Goldie. See BASKETBALL, Page B7
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Cody Habben (left), blocks out a UCLA Bruin during the University of Washington's Nov. 18, 2010, football game at Husky Stadium.
Cody Habben finds success on UW line By Melanie Coleman Football may rank among Cody Habben’s top priorities, but family always comes first. “That’s one of the things we’re proud of,” Mike Cody Habben Habben said of his son. “Both our boys understand what family means.” “We’re very close,” Habben added. The family is so tight-knit, in fact, that when the 6-foot-6, 290-
pound offensive tackle for the University of Washington capped off his 2010 season with a Holiday Bowl victory against Nebraska, many of his family members were there to celebrate. “We had over 20 people fly out from the Midwest to watch the game,” Mike Habben said. Regardless of continuous family support, getting to a Holiday Bowl during his senior year, which Habben described as an “ultimate high,” was a process. Along with his older brother Zach, the former all-state lineman at Skyline High School began his involvement with sports BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER
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Michelle Bretl, Skyline High School senior post, runs into Eastlake guard Sam Naluai while chasing after the ball during the first quarter Feb. 4. Skyline’s Lindsey Nicholson follows on the play.
Swimmers shine in conference finals By Tim Pfarr Issaquah Press reporter Issaquah, Skyline and Liberty high schools’ swim teams took to the KingCo Conference Championship meet at the University of Washington Feb. 4 and 5, taking fifth, seventh and eighth place, respectively. However, Liberty’s Logan Briggs and other individual swimmers rocked their personal events. The Issaquah boys team also took the sportsmanship award for the season. The girls team won the same award in the fall. Issaquah district swimmers will now take to their respective district championships Feb. 11 and 12. Briggs, a Liberty junior, took first in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 1 minute, 59.59 seconds. He also took second in the 100-yard freestyle, finishing with a time of 49.14 — just 15 hundredths of a second behind Newport High School’s Ben Allen, with whom Briggs swam with on the Issaquah Swim Team. “It sucks that he beat me, but that’s OK,” Briggs said. “We give each other a lot of crap.” Skyline sophomore Max Levy took first in one-meter diving, with a score of 399.7 and finishing more than 40 points ahead of the second-place finisher. Issaquah sophomore Brian Ruggles took fourth in the 500yard freestyle with a time of 5:11.01 and fourth in the 100yard breaststroke with a time of 1:03.22. Liberty sophomore Raymond Ha took fifth in the 100-yard breaststroke just behind Ruggles with a time of 1:03.75. He said he was attempting to take down Roosevelt High School’s Keith Schendel in the next lane. Schendel took second in the race. See SWIMMERS, Page B7
The Issaquah Press Issaquah girls win Crest title
The Issaquah High School girls basketball team captured the Crest Division title last week with a pair of 4A KingCo Conference victories. Issaquah defeated rival Skyline, 56-44, Feb. 2 and downed host Redmond, 61-37, Feb. 4. With the two victories, Issaquah finished with a 13-1 league record and a game ahead of Eastlake in the division standings. The Eagles enter the league tournament Feb. 9 by hosting Roosevelt at 7:30 p.m. Mackenzie Schiltz scored 16 points and Maddey Pflaumer had 15 points in Issaquah’s victory against Skyline. The Eagles took the lead early and held a 30-15
Habben FROM PAGE B6
BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER
Bryan Cikatz, Skyline High School junior forward, drives to the hoop as Eric Holmdahl, Eastlake junior forward, defends during the first quarter Feb. 4.
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“We were playing with fear,” she said. But after a half-time pep talk, things turned around for the Wolves and Skyline couldn’t get back in the groove it had in the first. “The first half, we were pretty out of sync,” said Kendra Morrison, Eastlake junior forward. “The whole difference was energy in the second half. Everyone contributed.” Eastlake turned the ball over 10 times in the second half, Goldie said, but the key was tighter defense and a 17-1 scoring run, that started with junior guard Zennan’s 3-point buzzerbeater. She made another 3pointer after that and narrowed Skyline’s lead to 38-37. Morrison and Ainslie then scored 11 straight, unanswered points to put Eastlake ahead 48-38 with 2 minutes, 56 seconds left. While Eastlake’s offense was running the boards, Skyline missed short shots and seemed a bit antsy and unable to get the ball down low. Morrison finished with a game-high 20 points. Ainslie had 14 and Zennan tallied 10 for Eastlake. Eastlake brought out a more confident defense and pressed the Spartans hard. Skyline finished with 16 turnovers of its own. “Our full-court trap … really
sparked our offense for the second half,” Ainslie said. For Skyline, seniors Michelle Bretl (post) and Lindsey Nicholson (guard) each scored nine points. Weideman contributed six points, as did junior guard Morgan Farrar and junior post Allie Wyszynski. “We did play our hardest. We kind of lost it at the end because … we didn’t stop Kendra,” said Megan Weideman, Skyline junior post. “The intensity just wasn’t all there.” Eastlake’s momentum during the fourth-quarter comeback seemed to take the wind out of Skyline’s sails. The Spartans scored just seven points in the final quarter. “For some reason, the kids let it affect them,” said Skyline head coach Greg Bruns. “They did so many good things.” Boys basketball The Eastlake boys pulled off an upset at Skyline, beating the Spartans, 59-54, Feb. 4. The Wolves finished the regular season 10-10, 7-7 and Skyline finished 12-8, 8-6. Although the Spartans got out to an early lead, Eastlake led 1715 to end the first quarter. It led 26-23 at the break and outscored Skyline 33-31 in the second half to close out the win. Brandon Lester, of Eastlake, scored 16 and Conner Iraola had 14. Eric Holmdahl finished with 12 points. For Skyline, Brian Cikatz and Kasen Williams each scored 16 points and Teran Togia had 12.
at a young age. “Growing up, they did all the Little League things,” their dad said. “If it had to do with a ball or a bat, we were playing it.” The road to football glory Football entered the picture when Habben was in eighth grade, and in 2005 he led Skyline to a 35-21 win over Woodinville in the state championship game. The next step was playing for a Pac-10 Conference team. Habben arrived at the University of Washington in 2006, where he said he was required as a member of the football team to live in the Terry/Lander dorms during his freshman year at school. It was there that Habben met fellow newcomer and future star quarterback Jake Locker, and the two quickly cemented a friendship. “We got to know each other and then from there sort of hit it off,” Habben said. After their dues were paid in terms of living on campus, Habben and Locker, along with a core group of friends, rented a house. Though they have moved “quite a bit” over the years, Habben and Locker continue to room together. “They have to move to get rid of all their junk,” Habben’s dad joked. The close friendship with Locker and other teammates helped Habben stay positive over the years, even when the Huskies took some hits, including going 0-12 during the 2008 season. Yet even in the face of adversity, there was never any remorse on Habben’s part. “I never regretted my decision to come to the UW,” he said. “I’ve always loved it.”
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advantage at halftime. Sabrina Norton contributed 10 points for the Eagles. Megan Wiedeman and Allie Wyszynski each had 10 points to lead Skyline. Pflaumer had 23 points to lead the Eagles past Redmond. The Eagles blew open a tight game in the third quarter by outscoring Redmond 18-6. Aimee Brakken and Brooke Miller each contributed seven points for Issaquah.
Liberty wins tournament opener The Liberty High School girls basketball team came roaring from behind Feb. 5 as the Patriots stunned Lake Washington, 55-54, in a 3A KingCo Conference tournament game.
In the wake of defeat, Habben said he grew as an individual. “Having that season helped us build a lot as men,” he said. Despite triumph or failure, Habben’s family continued to be his foundation, lending support when he needed it most. “We never missed a game,” his mom Lisa Habben said. Special relationships along the way Personal growth for Habben also occurred off the playing field, as he continued work he started in high school, mentoring disadvantaged kids and making trips to Seattle Children’s on various occasions. Out of these visits came a special friendship with young Husky football fan Kyle Roger, who was diagnosed with brain cancer. According to Habben’s dad, both Locker and Habben took it upon themselves to spend time with Kyle up until his death a few years ago. “He really enjoyed that experience, the stuff he did at Children’s, and working with other kids has been something he wants to do for the foreseeable future — help them out,” Habben said of his son. Back on the field, Habben and the rest of his team looked to find their form and finish out their college careers strong. The 2009 football season appeared to be more promising with the arrival of new Head Coach Steve Sarkisian. “He brought a different mentality to the team, a different energy,” Habben’s dad said. More influential to Habben, however, was offensive line coach Dan
Lake Washington, the visiting game, held a 37-21 halftime lead and seemed headed for victory. However, Liberty fought back in the third quarter and then in the fourth quarter overcame Lake Washington with a 19-5 run. Maddie Birdsall led the Patriots with 18 points. Halie Ericksen added 15 points and Danni Sjolander 10 points. It was the second battle of the week between Liberty and Lake Washington. The Patriots topped Lake Washington, 34-30, Feb. 2 in a league game. Aspen Winegar led the Patriots with 11 points. Ericksen added 10 points. Liberty, 14-7 overall, played Juanita Feb. 8 in the second round of the tournament.
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Cozzetto, who also came to the University of Washington in 2009. “I think he’s one of the greatest coaches in the nation,” Habben said. “He’s truly a teacher of the game and I have a tremendous amount of respect for him.” Hard work and dedication paid off, and the team was rewarded with a Dec. 30 win in San Diego at the Holiday Bowl. “I had a great time playing with my friends,” Habben said. “It was an awesome way to go out with them.” What’s next for Habben is uncertain. Before exploring his dream of playing in the NFL, Habben appeared in the Eastham Energy College All Star Game on Jan. 23 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. He is training for an upcoming Pro Day in March, a type of supplemental draft for the NFL. What is certain, though not surprising after getting to know Habben, is which team he would ideally like to play for, based almost solely on its proximity to his extended family. “It would be Minnesota. It’s about three hours away from my grandparents down in Iowa,” he said. Melanie Coleman is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
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“I’ve got to go train harder, and I better go faster,” Ha said about competing in the district meet. Issaquah’s Gentry Gevers took sixth in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 58.77 “My coach said I didn’t eat enough before my race. My blood sugar level is down pretty far,” he said. “But sixth place at KingCo is pretty good, because we have one of the hardest districts around.” However, Gevers qualified for the state championships in the preliminary 100-yard backstroke with a time of 56.99. Issaquah was missing sophomore Willy Matsuda, who was out sick, Halters said. She said she was forced to rearrange her team’s relay squads to accommodate his absence. Nonetheless, she said the event was a success for the team, as many of Issaquah’s swimmers chose to participate in events different from their fortes, especially if they had already qualified for state in those events. “To have a weekend when they can do something different is very good for them mentally,” Halter said. Liberty head coach Kris Daughters said some of her team’s top swimmers — Briggs, Ha, Luke Duschl, Kevin Hays and Connor Biehl — were not quite at their peaks that weekend. “A lot of them were right on their best times. I think that have to set goals to be a little bit beyond those times,” she said. “I think next week they’re going to come with a little bit more energy, and they’ll be a little bit more rested.” Skyline head coach Susan Simpkins said the key to moving forward was just to keep working. “They have to swim hard and fast every race,” she said. Liberty will send 11 swimmers to the 3A district championships Feb. 11 and 12 at the Mary Wayte Pool, 8815 S.E. 40th St., Mercer Island. Issaquah will send 14 swimmers and Skyline will send 13 swimmers to the 4A district meet the same days. Juanita High School — 10601 N.E. 132nd St., Kirkland — is tentatively scheduled to host the 4A meet. Tim Pfarr: 392-6434, ext. 239, or newcas@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
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Skyline Newport Eastlake Redmond Issaquah CROWN DIVISION
League W L 8 6 8 6 7 7 7 7 5 9
Season W L 12 8 13 7 10 10 11 10 8 12
League W L 14 1 10 5 9 6 6 9 5 10 1 14
Season W L 18 3 13 7 14 6 10 10 6 13 4 16
Garfield Ballard Inglemoor Woodinville Roosevelt Bothell Feb. 1 Games Issaquah 59, Skyline 56 (OT) Newport 59, Redmond 53 Roosevelt 50, Woodinville 46 Garfield 88, Ballard 80 Inglemoor 73, Bothell 41 Feb. 4 Games Issaquah 60, Redmond 55 Eastlake 59, Skyline 54 Ballard 60, Roosevelt 37 Woodinville 60, Bothell 50 Garfield 67, Inglemoor 57 Newport 68, Kamiak 55
Feb. 4 Game EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 63, LAKESIDE 57 Lakeside 13 11 8 25 - 57 Eastside Catholic 17 14 8 24 - 63 Lakeside - Kyle McAndrews 18, Lewis Cramer 16, Adam Harrell 8, Patrick Corry 4, Dmarques Tyson 8, Daley Seaton 3, Tyler Gregg 0, Liam Jernudd 0. Eastside Catholic - Joey Schreiber 18, Skyler White 18, Matt Callans 8, Jake Springfield 6, Mike Rambaldini 5, Chevy Walker 4, Eddie Janicki 2, Jack McCarthy 2, Hunter Clements 0, Trey Reynolds 0.
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4A KingCo Tournament Feb. 8 Games Game 1: Eastlake at Ballard Game 2: Inglemoor at Skyline Game 3: Woodinville at Newport Game 4: Redmond at Garfield Feb. 11 Games At Juanita High Game 5: Loser G1 vs. Loser G2, 3 p.m., loser out Game 6: Loser G3 vs. Loser G4, 4:45 p.m., loser out Game 7: Winner G1 vs. Winner G2, 6:30 p.m. Game 8: Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 8:15 p.m. Feb. 15 Games At Juanita High Game 9: Loser G7 vs. Winner G6, 6:30 p.m. loser out Game 10: Loser G8 vs. Winner G5, 8:15 p.m., loser out Feb. 17 Game At Juanita High Game 11: Winner G9 vs. Winner G10, 8:15 p.m., loser out, winner vs. Wesco No. 3. Feb. 18 Game At Juanita High Game 12: Winner G7 vs. Winner G8, 8:15 p.m., winner No. 1 to state, loser No. 2 to state
3A KingCo Tournament Feb. 5 Games Mount Si 53, Liberty 47, loser out Lake Washington 66, Sammamish 64, loser out Feb. 8 Games At Bellevue College Game 3: Mount Si vs. Mercer Island Game 4: Lake Washington vs. Bellevue Feb. 10 Games At Bellevue College Game 5: Loser G3 vs. Loser G4, 3 p.m., 3rd-4th place Game 6: Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 6:30 p.m., firstsecond MOUNT SI 53, LIBERTY 47 Liberty 7 14 12 14 - 47 Mount Si 16 10 13 14 - 53 Liberty - Chandler Jenkins 19, Tynan Gilmore 8, Kylan Marlow 7, Jordan West 4, BJ Demps 3, Zach Good 2, Robbie Thomas 2, Ben Wessel 2, Dawson Solly 0. Mount Si - Dallas Smith 18, Trent Riley 14, Anthony McLaughlin 9, Alec Deichman 6, Levi Botten 4, Mason Bragg 2, Wes Hill 0.
Metro League Feb. 3 Game EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 63, BAINBRIDGE 56 Bainbridge 10 14 16 16 - 56 Eastside Catholic 12 14 20 17 - 63
Season W L 15 5 18 2 14 7 9 11 4 16
League W L 13 2 9 6 7 8 7 8 3 12 0 15
Season W L 16 5 13 7 10 10 9 11 3 13 2 18
ISSAQUAH 61, REDMOND 37 Issaquah 11 15 18 17 - 61 Redmond 12 8 6 11 - 37 Issaquah - Maddey Pflaumer 23, Aimee Brakken 7, Brooke Miller 7, Mackenzie Schiltz 6, Taryn Holmes 4, Sabrina Norton 4, Dayna Talley 4, Mackenzie Wieburg 3, Quincey Gibson 1, Ngozi Monu 1, Morgan Young 0. Redmond - Jordyn Ohrt 9, Lauren Bogard 7, Mikayla Walker 5, Taylor Kopak 2, Makaela Hayward 4, Ali Jorgenson 4, Stacey Kimball 4, Erin Windham 2, Lauren May 0. ISSAQUAH 56, SKYLINE 44 Skyline 9 6 17 12 - 44 Issaquah 14 16 16 10 - 56 Skyline - Megan Wiedeman 10, Allie Wyszynski 10, Morgan Farrar 9, Haley Smith 7, Michelle Bretl 4, Christy Cofano 2, Lindsay Nicholson 2, Anne Luempert 0, Susie Tinker 0. Issaquah - Mackenzie Schiltz 16, Maddey Pflaumer 15, Sabrina Norton 10, Brooke Miller 6, Taryn Holmes 4, Aimee Brakken 2, Quincey Gibson 2, Ngozi Monu 1, Becky Rex 0, Dayna Talley 0, Morgan Young 0, Mackenzie Wieburg 0. EASTLAKE 53, SKYLINE 45 Eastlake 10 10 14 19 - 53 Skyline 12 18 8 7 - 45 Eastlake - Kendra Morrison 20, Katy Ainslie 14, Bella Zennan 10, Taylor Boe 4, Lauren Files 2, Caleigh McCabe 2, Abby Carlson 1, Ann Heine 0, Sam Naluai 0. Skyline - Michelle Bretl 9, Lacey Nicholson 9, Morgan Farrar 6, Megan Wiedeman 6, Allie Wyszynski 6, Susie Tinker 5, Haley Smith 4, Christy Cofano 0, Anne Luempert 0.
4A KingCo Tournament Feb. 9 Games Game 1: Skyline at Inglemoor, 7:30 p.m. Game 2: Roosevelt at Issaquah, 7:30 p.m. Game 3: Garfield at Eastlake, 7:30 p.m. Game 4: Newport at Woodinville, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 Games At Juanita High Game 5: Loser G1 vs. Loser G2, 3 p.m., loser out Game 6: Loser G3 vs. Loser G4, 4:45 p.m., loser out Game 7: Winner G1 vs. Winner G2, 6:30 p.m. Game 8: Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 8:15 p.m. Feb. 15 Games At Juanita High Game 9: Loser G8 vs. Winner G5, 3 p.m., loser out Game 10: Loser G7 vs. Winner G6, 4:45 p.m., loser
Season W L 16 4 16 4 13 8 13 8 11 10 5 14 4 16 2 18
MOUNT SI 74, LIBERTY 55 Mount Si 16 17 23 18 - 74 Liberty 18 8 11 18 - 55 Mount Si - Dallas Smith 25, Trent Riley 16, Mason Bragg 9, Alec Deichman 8, Levi Botten 7, Anthony McLaughlin 7, Wes Hill 2, Joe Farmer 0, Tyler McCreadie 0, Luke Williams 0. Liberty - Chandler Jenkins 31, Tynan Gilmore 8, Kylan Marlow 4, Robbie Thomas 2, Jordan West 2, BJ Demps 0, Cory Duklew 0, Zach Good 0, Dayton McKay 0, Dawson Solly 0, Ben Wessel 0. LAKE WASHINGTON 87, LIBERTY 63 Liberty 4 12 21 26 - 63 Lake Washington 19 23 14 31 - 87 Liberty - Chandler Jenkins 24, Kylan Marlow 8, Zach Good 7, Tynan Gilmore 5, Robbie Thomas 5, Ben Wessel 4, Dayton McKay 3, Dawson Solly 3, BJ Demps 2, Jordan West 2, Cory Duklew 0. Lake Washington - Matt Staudacher 22, Guy Lynott 20, Kramer Taylor 17, Robert Reyes 16, Mike Hansen 6, Drew Doane 3, Marcus Giovacchini 2, Cody Bernstein 1, Shawn Gray 0, RJ Rusch 0. BELLEVUE 82, MOUNT SI 54 Bellevue 27 18 18 19 - 82 Mount Si 5 17 17 15 - 54 Bellevue - Nate Sikma 22, John Ahrens 16, Will Locke 15, Nick Miller 1, Kendrick Van Ackeren 8, Evian Richard 6, Timmy Hale 4, Zach Adamonis 3, Jackson Rezab 3, Michael Carlson 2, Cole Walton 2. Mount Si - Dallas Smith 22, Trent Riley 10, Mason Bragg 7, Anthony McLaughlin 6, Joe Farmer 2, Wes Hill 2, Griffin McClain 2, Jason Smith 2, Luke Williams 1, Levi Botten 0, Charlie Corrievau 0, Alec Deichman 0, Brandon Justham 0, Tyler McCreadie 0, Joe Williams 0.
League W L 13 1 12 2 8 6 6 8 2 12
Woodinville Inglemoor Roosevelt Garfield Ballard Bothell Feb. 2 Games Issaquah 56, Skyline 44 Newport 60, Redmond 40 Woodinville 65, Roosevelt 47 Garfield 54, Ballard 42 Inglemoor 49, Bothell 40 Feb. 4 Games Issaquah 61, Redmond 37 Eastlake 53, Skyline 45 Roosevelt 40, Ballard 33 Woodinville 58, Bothell 39 Inglemoor 56, Garfield 51
3A/2A KingCo Conference Bellevue Mercer Island Sammamish Lake Washington Mount Si Liberty Juanita Interlake Feb. 1 Games Lake Washington 87, Liberty 63 Bellevue 82, Mount Si 54 Sammamish 48, Juanita 30 Mercer Island 65, Interlake 32 Feb. 3 Games Mount Si 74, Liberty 55 Mercer Island 67, Lake Washington 53 Bellevue 74, Sammamish 57 Juanita 61, Interlake 55
LIBERTY 55, LAKE WASHINGTON 54 Lake Washington 21 16 12 5 - 54 Liberty 11 10 15 19 - 55 Lake Washington - Hunter Hopkins 14, Cassie Lively 13, Kat Whitfield 12, Whitney Dunlap 6, Peyton Wozeniak 5, Melissa Wilson 4, Jessica Washington 0. Liberty - Maddie Birdsall 18, Halie Ericksen 15, Danni Sjolander 10, Aspen Winegar 5, Karlie Ludwig 4, Sierra Carlson 3, Delane Agnew 0, Megan Tsutakawa 0, Stephanie Yea 0.
Metro League Feb. 4 Game LAKESIDE 62, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 50 Lakeside 18 19 15 10 - 62 Eastside Catholic 10 7 17 16 - 50 Lakeside - Jade Blake-Whitney 17, Christina Cheledinas 10, Kayla Best 8, Whitney Best 8, Danielle Estell 6, Sydney Green 5, Zoe Walker 3, Avdan Igawa 2, Makayla Dejong 0, Lauren Estell 0, Gracie Noah 0, Roz Weeks 0. Eastside Catholic - Michaela O’Rourke 22, Lauren Johnson 12, Shannon Graves 7, Shelby Newell 4, Alex Johnston 3, Megan Drews 2, Emma Burnham 0, Morgan Kramer 0, Danielle Leider 0, Colleen Nuss 0.
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ISSAQUAH 60, REDMOND 55 Issaquah 12 17 12 19 - 60 Redmond 14 14 14 13 - 55 Issaquah - Nick Price 15, Fletcher Martin 12, Nik Landdeck 10, Evan Peterson 4, Cole Westover 3, Drew Danner 0, Arian Ghavidel 0, Sean Lancaster 0, Eric Lemke 0, Corey Nevin 0, Derek Quan 0, Steven Rael 0, Uwila Simposya 0, Brian Watson 0, Taylor Wyman 0. Redmond - Conner Floan 21, Andrew Squiers 14, Peter Hendron 7, Leslie Ellis 3, Jacob Meachum 6, Alex Brechner 2, Joe Mercer 2, Alex Lin 0. ISSAQUAH 59, SKYLINE 56 (OT) Skyline 12 10 11 15 8 - 56 Issaquah 7 5 18 18 11 - 59 Skyline - Max Browne 18, Lucas Shannon 11, Teran Togia 8, Kasen Williams 8, Bryan Cikatz 6, Jonah Eastern 5, Jordan Simone 0. Issaquah - Nick Price 18, Nik Landdeck 11, Fletcher Martin 11, Steven Rael 8, Uwila Simposya 4, Derek Quan 3, Arian Ghavidel 2, Taylor Wyman 2, Sean Lancaster 0, Corey Nevin 0, Evan Peterson 0, Brian Watson 0. EASTLAKE 59, SKYLINE 54 Eastlake 17 9 18 15 - 59 Skyline 15 8 14 17 - 54 Eastlake - Brandon Lester 16, Conner Iraola 14, Eric Holmdahl 12, Mike Miller 9, Nick Kassuba 6, Abdu Elkugia 4, Mike Hwang 0, Mike Langsen 0, Colin Nelson 0, Matt Uhlar 0. Skyline - Bryan Cikatz 16, Kasen Williams 16, Teran Togia 12, Max Browne 5, Jordan Simone 3, Lucas Shannon 2, Jonah Eastern 0, Mason Gregory 0, J.T. Lew 0, Isaiah Richmond 0.
League W L 13 1 11 3 8 6 8 6 8 6 4 10 3 11 1 13
Feb. 10 Games At Bellevue College Game 5: Loser G3 vs. Loser G4, 4:45 p.m., thirdfourth place Game 6: Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 8:15 p.m., firstsecond place
Bainbridge - Chris Bell 23, Rico Failla 19, Eric Raustein 7, Michael Crowley 3, Nick Edens 2, Nic Miller 2, Gabe Dilurio 0, Tucker Gilles 0, Cameron Parker 0, Adam Pool 0. Eastside Catholic - Jake Springfield 17, Joey Schreiber 16, Skyler White 13, Matt Callans 5, Jack McCarthy 5, Eddie Janicki 2, Mike Rambaldini 2, Trey Reynolds 2, Chevy Walker 1, Connor Creswell 0.
Issaquah Eastlake Skyline Newport Redmond CROWN DIVISION
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out Feb. 17 Game At Juanita High Game 11: Winner G9 vs. Winner G10, 6:30 p.m., loser out, winner vs. Wesco No. 3 Feb. 18 Game At Juanita High Game 12: Winner G7 vs. Winner G8, 6:30 p.m., winner No. 1 to state, loser No. 2 to state
3A/2A KingCo Conference League W L 12 2 11 3 9 5 9 5 7 7 6 8 2 12 0 14
Juanita Mount Si Liberty Mercer Island Lake Washington Bellevue Interlake Sammamish Feb. 1 Games Bellevue 35, Mount Si 33 Juanita 81, Sammamish 9 Mercer Island 61, Interlake 29 Feb. 2 Game Liberty 34, Lake Washington 30 Feb. 3 Games Mount Si 59, Liberty 42 Bellevue 64, Sammamish 16 Juanita 67, Interlake 39 Mercer Island 59, Lake Washington 44
Season W L 16 4 15 5 14 7 14 8 12 9 8 13 6 14 3 15
LIBERTY 34, LAKE WASHINGTON 30 Lake Washington 12 9 6 3 - 30 Liberty 9 6 10 9 - 34 Lake Washington - Hunter Hopkins 9, Peyton Wozeniak 8 Whitney Dunlap 6, Kat Whitfield 4, Melissa Wilson 3, Cassie Lively 0, Jessica Washington 0. Liberty - Aspen Winegar 11, Halie Ericksen 10, Sierra Carlson 6, Danni Sjolander 5, Delane Agnew 2, Maddie Birdsall 0, Karlie Ludwig 0, Morgan Safley 0, Megan Tsutakawa 0, Stephanie Yea 0. MOUNT SI 59, LIBERTY 42 Liberty 5 14 7 16 - 42 Mount Si 18 12 14 15 - 59 Liberty - Sierra Carlson 12, Danni Sjolander 9, Karlie Ludwig 6, Delane Agnew 5, Maddie Birdsall 5, Halie Ericksen 2, Megan Tsutakawa 2, Aspen Winegar 1, Tera Johnson 0, Sofie Safley 0, Morgan Safley 0, Stephanie Yea 0. Mount Si - Hailey Eddings 27, Jori Braun 8, Kassidy Maddux 5, Stevie Riley 5, Molly Sellers 5, Haley Chase 3, Katy Lindor 2, Shelby Peerboom 2, Alex Walsh 2. BELLEVUE 35, MOUNT SI 33 Mount Si 10 6 11 6 - 33 Bellevue 2 12 9 12 - 35 Mount Si - Jori Braun 8, Shelby Peerboom 8, Haley Chase 6, Hailey Eddings 5, Kassidy Maddux 3, Molly Sellers 3, Stevie Riley 0, Alex Walsh 0. Bellevue - Katie Savard 8, Natalie Anderson 7, Shelby Fanning 7, Alli Cahill 5, Kate Holmes 5, Taylor Cooke 3, Quinn Gordon 0, Alexis Neuman 0, Kate Sangeorzan 0, Holly Warendorf 0, Kelsey Zaser 0.
3A KingCo Tournament Feb. 5 Games Liberty 55, Lake Washington 54, loser out Mercer Island 55, Bellevue 40, loser out Feb. 8 Games At Bellevue College Game 3: Mercer Island vs. Mount Si Game 4: Liberty vs. Juanita
Prep wrestling 4A KingCo Tournament Feb. 4-5 at Juanita Team scores: 1, Inglemoor 253; 2, Skyline 178; 3, Issaquah 166.5; 4, Woodinville 144; 5, Roosevelt 133.5; 6, Bothell 126; 7, Eastlake 121; 8, Redmond 73; 9, Newport 64; 10, Ballard 28; 11, Garfield 27.5. Individual results 103: first-second, Chris Ungerecht (Both) d. Chris Dallas (East), 9-2; third-fourth, Griffin Howlett (Sky) p. Joseph DeMatteo (Sky), 4:25; fifth-sixth, Louden Ivey (Iss) d. David Yingling (New), 4-2; semifinals, Ungerecht (Both) p. Howlett (Sky). 5:09; Dallas (East) d. DeMatteo (Sky), 10-3. 112: first-second, Max Tickman (Iss) p. Shane Merrill (Ing); third-fourth, Justin Manipis (Sky) p. Jo Tono (Sky), 3:45; semifinals, Tickman (Iss) d. Manipis (Sky), 12-0; Merrill (Ing) d. Tono (Sky), 13-9. 119: first-second, AJ Dedios (Ing) d. David Schorman (Both), 6-0; third-fourth, Tristan Steciw (Sky) p. Jake Lindloff (Ing), 2:02; fifth-sixth, Joey Gurke (Sky) d. Stefano Erickson (Iss), 9-1; semifinals, Schorman (Both) d. Steciw (Sky), 8-4; Dedios (Ing) p. Erickson (Iss), 3:38. 125: first-second, Calvin Olds (Roos) p. Collin Ehret (Sky), 4:50; third-fourth, Adam Nakanishi (East) d. Jacob Sands (Roos), 8-6; semifinals, Olds (Roos) d. Nakanishi (East), 18-2, Ehret (Sky) d. Sands (Roos), 4-2. 130: first-second, Gabe Seward (Ing) d. Max Benjamin (East), 8-5; fifth-sixth, Jerdon Helgeson (Iss) d. Toby Brown (Sky), 16-3; semifinals, Benjamin (East) p. Brandon Khuu (Ing), 5:08; Seward (Ing) d. Helgeson (Iss), 4-0. 135: first-second, Anthony Bratcher (Ing) d. Brandon Long (Red), 12-0; third-fourth, Almen Thorpe (Iss) p. Larry Arnold (Ing), 0:41; fifth-sixth, Christian Caldwell (Sky) p. Joe Flynn (Roos), 3:48; semfinals, Bratcher (Ing) p. Caldwell, 4:25; Long (Red) d. Thorpe (Iss), 10-6. 140: first-second, Ryan Rinaldi (Ing) d. Ian Bedo (Ing), 4-2; third-fourth, Nykolai Peterson (East) d. Kurtis Max (Wood), forfeit; fifth-sixth, Seth Novak (Iss) d. Tyler White (Sky), 9-0; semifinals, Rinaldi (Ing) d. Peterson (East), 12-11, Bedo (Ing) d. Max (W), 9-4. 145: first-second, David White (Iss) d. Brandon Davidson (Both), 10-4; third-fourth, Brian Trabun (Ing) d. Joseph Tonnemaker (Iss), 17-6; fifth-sixth, Dustin Rhode (Both) p. Cole Neves (East), 2:36; semifinals, White (Iss) p. Tonnemaker (Iss), 5:52, Davidson (Both) d. Trabun (Ing), 7-2 152: first-second, Jordan McCaslin (Sky) d. Ian Crouch (Sky), 9-6; third-fourth, Cody Duke (Iss) d. Tommy Mirante (New), 6-3; fifth-sixth, Taylor Evans (Iss) d. Zachary Alvis (Both), forfeit; semifinals, McCaslin (Sky) d. Alvis (Both), 4-2, Crouch (Sky) p. Mirante (New), 3:56. 160: first-second, Eric Harper (East) d. Sam Gastineau (Ing), 5-2; third-fourth, Jared Koukal (Ing) d. Andrew Ramirez (Iss), forfeit; fifth-sixth, Michael Mecham (Sky) d. David Holt (Roos), forfeit; semifinals, Gastineau (Ing) d. Ramirez (Iss), 9-3, Harper (East) d. Koukal (Ing), 11-4. 171: first-second, Ben Grabowski (Ing) p. Simeon Simov (Red), 3:16; third-fourth, Cyrus Sarkosh (Sky) p. Tyler Patrick (Ing), 3:45. 189: first-second, Joe Glass (Red) d. Josh Koukal (Ing), 8-2; third-fourth, Victor Whitney (Both) d. Sean McAlhaney (Sky), 7-2; semifinals, Glass (Red) p. Henri Liu (Gar), 0:51; Koukal (Ing) d. McAlhaney (Sky), 9-5. 215: first-second, Ben Carson (Ing) d. Jake Hollister (Wood), 3-2; third-fourth, osbaldo Del Real (Both) d. Roman Jones (Roos), forfeit; fifth-sixth, Matt Solusod (Iss) p. Thompson Forker (Both), 2:00. 285: first-second, Jason Burroughs (Wood) p. Conor Leeds (Roos), 1:23; fifth-sixth, Taylor Shimoji (New) p. Jonathan Norris (Iss), 1:20; semifinals, Leeds (Roos) p. Norris (Iss), 1:43.
3A KingCo Tournament Feb. 5 at Liberty Team scores: 1, Mercer Island 231; 2, Mount Si 165; 3, Juanita 158; 4, Bellevue 157; 5, Lake Washington 136; 6, Liberty 104; 7, Sammamish 38. Individual results 103: first-second, Ryley Absher (MS) p. Jacob Pruchno (MI), 4:53; third-fourth, Thanh Trong (J) d. Neil Chakravarty (Lib), 13-3; semifinals, Pruchno (MI) p. Jordan Robinson (Bel), 1:20, Absher (MS) p. N. Chakravrty (Lib), 0:37. 112: first-second, Connor Gullstad (MI) d. Brad Ballard (Bel), 7-0; third-fourth, Gabe Brunson (LW) p. Janzen Murch (Lib), 0:51; fifth, Austin Sivret (Lib); semifinals, Ballard (Bel) p. Murch (Lib), 3:59, Gullstad (MI) d. Sivret (Lib), 6-4. 118: first-second, Luca Caruccio (MI) d. Jonathan Iwazaki (J), 11-1; third-fourth, Austin Flegel (LW) d. Wilkins Melgaard (MS), 12-1; fifth-sixth, Michael Shaw (Lib) d. Mitch Williams (Sam), forfeit; semifinals, Iwazaki (J) p. Melgaard (MS), 5:27. 125: first-second, Joel Navas (LW) major dec. Ben Matteucci (Bel), 14-3. 130: first-second, Jun Park (Bel) p. Andy Ewing (Bel), 1:10; third-fourth, Tye Rodne (MS) p. Mason Gray (LW), 2:50; fifth-sixth, Dylan Sullivan (MI) d. Tyler Le (Lib), 13-2; semifinals, Park (Bel) p. Rodne (MS), 3:36. 135: first-second, Kyle Shanafelt (MI) major dec. Aaron Peterson (MS), 9-0; semifinals, Peterson (MS) p. Jacob Reddinger (LW), 2:18. 140: first-second, Connor Hudson (Bel) d. Joel Gonzalez (LW), 8-3; third-fourth, Salvatore Giampapa (MI) p. Bruce Stuart (MS), 4:38; fifth-sixth, Cameron Manzano (MI) d. Corbin Beltz (Lib), forfeit; semifinals, Gonzalez (LW) d. Stuart (MS), 8-6. 145: first-second, Blake Johnson (MI) p. Peter Owens (Bel), 3:51; fifth-sixth, Casey Smith (Lib) p. Jacob Lydon (MS), 1:19. 152: first-second, Hamilton Noel (Lib) p. Michael Przstupa (J), 5:06; semifinals, Noel (Lib) p. Chris Richards (MI), 2:51. 160: first-second, Jay Chakravarty (Lib) d. Shane Small (Lib), 3-2; third-fourth, AJ Brevick (MS) d. Derek Reubish (J), 5-3; fifth-sixth, Junior Benitez (Sam) d. Connor Deutsch (MS), 3-2; semifinals, J. Chakravarty (Lib) p. Deutsch (MS), 0:53, Small (Lib) d. Reubish (J), 4-2. 171: first-second, Phil Frazier (MI) d. Logan McCallum (J), 6-4 (OT); third-fourth, Yaroslav Petrechko (LW) p. Shane Dixon (MS), 2:03; semifinals, McCallum (J) d. Dixon (MS), 8-1. 189: first-second, Colton Knebel (MI) p. Chase Miller (J), 1:55; third-fourth, John Farmer (MS) p. Brian Rauzi (MI), 2:37; fifth-sixth, Timothy Corrie (MS) d. Joey Smith (Lib), 11-1; semifinals, Miller (J) p. Farmer (MS), 3:25. 215: first-second, Jack Michels (LW) d. Jimmy Trull (Bel), 5-2; fifth-sixth, Mitch Rorem (MS) d. Luke Oman (Lib), forfeit. 285: first-second, Josh Mitchell (MS) d. Jeremiah Laufasa (J), inj. def.; third-fourth, Brian Copeland (MS) p. Ben O’Connell (MI), 1:23; semifinals, Mitchell (MS) p. Dean Jones (Bel), :09, Laufasa (J) d. Copeland (MS), 6-5.
Prep gymnastics 4A KingCo Championships Feb. 5 at Ballard Team scores (top 3 to district): 1, Newport 174.95; 2, Woodinville 168.0; 3, Bothell 162.85; 4, Ballard 160.85; 5, Issaquah 160.2; 6, Redmond 153.45; 7, Roosevelt 152.85; 8, Inglemoor 148.55; 9, Eastlake 131.25; 10, Skyline 126.625; 11, Garfield 124.75. Individual results All-around: 1, Kristine Wong (N) 37.85; 2, Taylor Stern (Bal) 37.775; 3, Candace Ho (N) 37.25; 4, Raynie Hultgren (Both) 36.35; 5, Jaci Wolff (W) 35.425; 6 (tie), Malie Fujii (N) 35.25, Olivia Goree (Iss) 35.25; 8, Elaine Marshall (Roos) 34.3; 9, A.J. Bowers (Iss) 33.9; 10, Karli Bodine (Both) 33.25. Vault: 1, Stern (Bal) 9.5; 2, Wong (N) 9.35; 3, Bowers (Iss) 9.3. Uneven parallel bars: 1, Wong (N) 9.35; 2, Stern (Bal) 9.3; 3, Ho (N) 9.05.Balance beam: 1, Wong (N) 9.35; 2 (tie), Stern (Bal) 9.225, Ho (N)
9.225. Floor exercise: 1, Wong (N) 9.8; 2, Stern (Bal) 9.75; 3, Rosie Kibala (Roos) 9.725.
3A/2A KingCo Championships Feb. 5 at Lake Washington Team scores: 1, Mount Si 155.025; 2, Mercer Island 149.375; 3, Liberty 143.65; 4, Bellevue 139.95; 5, Sammamish 129.175; 6, Lake Washington 128.275; 7, Interlake 119.675. Individual results All-around: 1, Kennedy Richmond (MS) 34.3; 2, Jackie Hamilton (Bel) 34.025; 3, Kristin Trunble (M) 31.3. Vault: 1, K. Richmond (MS) 8.6; 2, Tia Riley (Lib) 8.525; 3, Kari Johnson (MI) 8.45. Uneven parallel bars: 1, K. Richmond (MS) 7.75; 2, Trunble (MI) 7.6; 3 (tie), Hamilton (Bel) 7.35, Johnson (MI) 7.35. Balance beam: 1, Hamilton (Bel) 9.05; 2, K. Richmond (MS) 8.5; 3, Shawna Farrett (Lib) 8.2. Floor exercise: 1, K. Richmond (MS) 9.45; 2, Hamilton (Bel) 9.4; 3, Vanissa Gaffney (MI) 8.7.
Prep boys swimming KingCo Conference Championships Feb. 4-5 at University of Washington Team scores: 1, Mercer Island 840; 2, Newport 394; 3, Roosevelt 367; 4, Interlake 294; 5, Garfield 288; 6, Issaquah 287; 7, Bellevue 277; 8, Skyline 263; 9, Liberty 262; 10, Inglemoor 216; 11, Eastlake 215; 12, Ballard 187; 13, Woodinville 177; 14, Redmond 168; 15, Sammamish 166; 16, Bothell 106; 17, Lake Washington 102; 18, Juanita 58. Individual results 200 medley relay: A final, 1, Mercer Island (Andy Wingerson, Marco Signorelli, Kyle Moline, Quinn Markwith) 1:41.02*; 2, Interlake (Eldon Cummings, Alex Rockwell, Victor Hsiao, Yuji Nelson) 1:41.32*; 3, Newport (Ben Allen, George Done, Dehlan Gwo, Sebastian Bury) 1:43.03*; 6, Issaquah (Skyler Kersten, Austin Melody, Gentry Gevers, Brian Ruggles) 1:45.54; B final, 7, Liberty (Luke Duschl, Raymond Ha, Kevin Hays, Logan Briggs) 1:46.33; 12, Eastlake (Dylan Jessum, Nicholas Howard, Ryker Oldenburg, Connor Knox) 1:54.03; C final, 14, Skyline (Mitch Corson, Will Wright, Julian Lim, Alex Carey) 1:53.80. 200 freestyle: A final, 1, Ben Allen (N) 1:45.53*; 2, Jimmy Deiparine (MI) 1:48.92*; 3, Cameron Johnson (Roos) 1:51.85; 5, Duschl (Lib) 1:54.37; B final, 12, Ashton Powell (Sky) 1:59.32; prelims, 28, Jonathan Williams (Iss) 2:07.92; 30, Jay High (Sky) 2:08.19. 200 individual medley: A final, 1, Briggs (Lib) 1:59.59*; 2, Dan Simons (MI) 2:02.50*; 3, Gwo (N) 2:05.35; B final, 9, Zach Alleva (East) 2:06.79; 12, Alec Raines (Sky) 2:11.91; C final, 15, Ha (Lib) 2:13.52; 16, Hays (Lib) 2:13.53; 17, Connor Biehl (Lib) 2:15.53; D final, 24, Caleb Alleva (East) 2:29.80; prelims, 29, Nick D’Alo (Sky) 2:29.76. 50 freestyle: A final, 1, Bury (N) 22.43*; 2, Moline (MI) 22.91; 3, Andrew Nemeth (Gar) 23.12; C final, 17, Dave Nam (Iss) 24.31; 18, David Jett (Sky) 24.32; D final, 20, Paul Jett (Sky) 24.16; 23, Adam Florsheim (Iss) 24.57; 24, Oldenburg (East) 24.66; prelims, 30, Spencer McCulloh (Iss) 24.95. Diving: 1, Max Levy (Sky) 399.70; 2, Phillip Klassen (Red) 359.15; 3, Drew Carlson Rothe (W) 340.30; 11, Jesse Herrild (Lib) 249.20; 12, Connor Knox (East) 223.40; 20, Spencer Gevers (Iss) 183.40; 22, Gabe Wattenbarger (East) 178.30. 100 butterfly: A final, 1, Edward Kim (East) 51.88*; 2, Hsiao (Int) 54.41*; 3, Gwo (N) 55.14*; B final, 11, Melody (Iss) 59.11; C final, 15, Ryan Collins (Sky) 59.38; D final, 20, Biehl (Lib) 1:02.95; 22, D’Alo (Sky) 1:04.87; prelims, 26, Keith Nussbaum (Iss) 1:07.68; 27, Thomas Hughes (Lib) 1:08.22; 28, Evan Ko (Iss) 1:09.27; 30, David Adams (Lib) 1:10.12. 100 freestyle: A final, 1, Allen (N) 48.99*; 2, Briggs (Lib) 49.14*; 3, Signorelli (MI) 49.66*; B final, 9, Z. Alleva (East) 51.58; C final, 15, G. Gevers (Iss) 53.81; 16, P. Jett (Sky) 54.44; 17, Hays (Lib) 54.77; D final, 20, McCulloh (Iss) 53.85; 21, Nam (Iss) 54.45. 500 freestyle: A final, 1, Matt Williamson (Both) 5:01.56*; 2, Bailey Layzer (Gar) 5:02.81; 3, Tim Sherwood (Roos) 5:03.17; 4, Ruggles (Iss) 5:11.01; B final, 10, Powell (Sky) 5:23.83; 12, Matt Haynie (Sky) 5:51.25; C final, 13, Williams (Iss) 5:35.80; 14, K. Nussbaum (Iss) 5:36.01; D final, 20, James Nevin (Sky) 6:05.04. 200 freestyle relay: A final, 1, Mercer Island (Eric Benca, Wingerson, Markwith, Signorelli) 1:31.23*; 2, Garfield (Nemeth, Aran Johnson, Seth Palmer, Gary Kuo) 1:34.32; 3, Roosevelt (Alex Guffey, Peter Ianelli, Tom Ianelli, Johnson) 1:34.74; 6, Eastlake (Jessum, Richard Baron, Jason Kroon, Knox) 1:42.60; B final, 7, Liberty (Duschl, Hays, Biehl, Briggs) 1:36.24; 8, Issaquah (McCulloh, Florsheim, Nam, Skyler Kersten) 1:36.95; 10, Skyline (Alex Carey, Powell, Raines, David Jett) 1:38.39. 100 backstroke: A final, 1, Hsiao (Int) 55.23*; 2, Ian Piper (MI) 56.37*; 3, Moline (MI) 56.63*; 6, G. Gevers (Iss) 58.77; B final, 7, Collins (Sky) 58.40; 9, Corson (Sky) 1:00.80; C final, 13, Raines (Sky) 1:01.56. 100 breaststroke: A final, 1, Kim (East) 1:02.70*; 2, Keith Schendel (Roos) 1:02.76*; 3, Wingerson (MI) 1:02.99*; 4, Ruggles (Iss) 1:03.22; 5, Ha (Lib) 1:03.75; B final, 9, Melody (Iss) 1:04.39; 10, Kersten (Iss) 1:10.46; D final, 23, Duschl (Lib) 1:08.81; 24, Florsheim (Iss) 1:09.97; prelims, 27, Ben Nussbaum (Iss) 1:11.16. 400 freestyle relay: A final, 1, Mercer Island (Simons, Deiparine, Benca, Moline) 3:17.75*; 2, Newport (Nathan Burwell, Gwo, Bury, Allen) 3:21.98*; 3, Bellevue (Jamie Doucette, Jake VanWolvelaere, Kenzie Mackie, Andrew Weiss) 3:26.26*; B final, 8, Issaquah (Melody, Kersten, G. Gevers, Ruggles) 3:29.42; 9, Skyline (Collins, Raines, Powell, P. Jett) 3:34.52; 10, Eastlake (Henry O’Neil, Oldenburg, Z. Alleva, Kim) 3:35.95; 12, Liberty (Biehl, Tyler Larson, Kyle Sargent, Ha) 3:51.72. *state qualifying times
Youth basketball Girls 8th Grade Puget Sound Traveling League Jan. 29 Game Issaquah 51, Bothell 50 (Issaquah statistics: Devan Talley 12 points, 8 steals; Annie Hoffman 9 points, 5 assists; Sophie Foreman 8 points, 1 rebound; Tala Fry 2 points, 2 rebounds; Abby Wilson 2 points, Maggie Ciszewski 4 rebounds, 3 steals).
Boys 8th Grade Issaquah 37, Mercer Island 28 (Issaquah: Sam Brakken 10 points, Jack Jerue 5 points, 6 steals). Issaquah 77, Mount Si 39 (Issaquah: Sam Brakken 13 points, Chase Perkins 13 points). Issaquah 67, Liberty 41 (Issaquah: Sam Brakken 19 points, Stetson Kalilikane 18 points; Issaquah 26-2 overall, 13-0 in league).
Youth swimming January Challenge DIVISION 5 Results for Issaquah Swim Team GIRLS 10-and-under 50 freestyle: PN, 2, Stephanie Young 29.75; 3, Paulina Kosykh 30.15; gold, 8, Nerea Arrazola 33.24; 9, Danika Himes 33.59; 10, Lauren Sayles 33.60; 11, Belle Battistoni 33.68; 15, Natalie Sun 34.50; 16, Grace Rossi 35.12; 19, Sarah Dimeco 36.75; 21, Melissa Kappes 37.41; 22, Isabelle Gonzalez 37.46; silver, 37, Mallika Shah 43.21. 100 freestyle: PN, 2, Young 1:05.12; 3, Grace Luehmann 1:06.14; 4, Gabrielle Glubochansky 1:11.87; gold, 7, Grace Jendrezak 1:14.62; 8, Sayles 1:15.53; 9, Sun 1:17.28; 10, Caroline Fischbach 1:18.09; 13, Himes 1:19.56; 14, Ashleigh Lee 1:19.93; 15, Battistoni 1:20.65; silver, 16, Haley Dardis 1:20.76; 17, Grace Tacchetti 1:21.56; 18, Maggie Van Nortwick 1:22.60; 19, Rossi 1:23.59; 20, Rachel Clark 1:23.65; 23, Kappes 1:24.76; 24, Holly Schwinn 1:24.84; 25, Kavya Srikanth 1:26.21; 28, Gonzalez 1:27.73. 200 freestyle: PN, 2, Luehmann 2:24.77; 6, Arrazola 2:36.93; gold, 10, Emily Sur 2:43.46; 11, Sun 2:43.46; 12, Himes 2:44.65; 14, Lee 2:48.03; 16, Dimeco 2:51.37; 17, Dardis 2:52.03; silver, 18, Battistoni 2:52.73; 19, Tacchetti 2:55.09; 20, Rossi 2:57.40; 21, Van Nortwick 2:57.50; 22, Clark 2:57.90; 23, Srikanth 2:58.87; 24, Gonzalez 3:01.18; 25, Schwinn 3:02.21; 26, Anna Orban 3:08.78; 27, Jasmine Wee 3:12.53. 500 freestyle: PN, 1, Young 6:10.67; 2, Luehmann 6:43.71; 5, Sayles 7:16.84; 6, Fischbach 7:21.86; gold, 7, Sun 7:33.12; 8, Sur 7:37.25. 50 backstroke: PN, 1, Young 33.28; 2, Luehmann 35.09; 3, Kosykh 35.78; gold, 4, Himes 38.28; 8, Sayles 39.57; 9, Srikanth 39.81; 11, Lee 40.03; 12, Rossi 40.62; 13, Sur 40.78; 14, Sun 41.09; 15, Van Nortwick 41.25; 16, Dimeco 41.28; 17, Gonzalez 41.37; 18, Battistoni 41.26; 20, Kappes 42.50; 22, Dardis 42.68; silver, 25, Orban 43.68; 26, Clark 43.77; 29, Tacchetti 44.62; 32, Wee 45.56; 37, Schwinn 47.57. 100 backstroke: PN, 1, Himes 1:21.75; 3, Lee 1:23.63; gold, 6, Sayles 1:25.90, Jendrezak 1:25.90; 8, Glubochansky 1:26.03; 9, Gonzalez 1:27.90; 11, Sur 1:31.34; 13, Dardis 1:32.28; 14, Srikanth 1:32.31; 15, Rossi 1:32.37; silver, 18, Schwinn 1:35.93; 20, Wee 1:40.37; 21, Clark 1:41.34. 50 breaststroke: PN, 1, Young 39.12; 3, Luehmann 40.59; 7, Van Nortwick 42.13; gold, 8, Sayles 43.46; 10,
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Feb. 11, Dog’s Welcome Hike, 10 a.m., 3-5 miles, 600- to 1,000-foot elevation gain. Call 481-2341 ... Feb. 13, noon, Tradition Plateau Loop, 5 miles 600-foot elevation gain. Call 392-3571, Cascade Bicycle Club Feb. 10, 6:45 p.m., Eastside Tour, 20-30 miles from Sammamish Valley Cycle in Redmond. Call 394-1347 ... Feb. 13, 10 a.m., Lake Sammamish Coffee Run, 34 miles from Redhook Brewery in Woodinville, ride to Issaquah. Call 681-1521.
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 registering players for its spring soccer program, for children kindergarten through the fifth grade. Register online at www.issaquahparks.net. Call 8373346. Baseball Hitting – Field of Champions in Preston offers Monday Night Hit clinics from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clinic for ages 812. Call 222-6020. Volleyball Sammamish YMCA offers volleyball Sur 43.68; 11, Wee 43.75, Kosykh 43.75; 13, Battistoni 46.89; 14, Arrazola 47.03; silver, 16, Julia Crumb 48.59; 17, Orban 49.15; 18, Dardis 49.18; 19, Srikanth 49.28; 25, Clark 50.00; 27, Schwinn 50.53; 31, Lee 51.78. 100 breaststroke: PN, 1, Young 1:23.43; 2, Luehmann 1:28.71; 5, Kosykh 1:33.59; 6, Van Nortwick 1:34.31; gold, 7, Wee 1:36.93; 8, Arrazola 1:39.46; 9, Rossi 1:41.00; 10, Dardis 1:41.04; silver, 12, Jendrezak 1:47.62; 13, Srikanth 1:48.06; 14, Tacchetti 1:48.28; 15, Clark 1:48.46; 17, Kappes 1:50.09; 18, Gonzalez 1:50.12; 20, Schwinn 1:50.62; 23, Lee 1:51.84. 50 butterfly: PN, 1, Kosykh 33.46; 2, Luehmann 33.56; 3, Young 33.89; 5, Sur 36.43; 6, Dimeco 36.93; gold, 8, Srikanth 37.25; 9, Himes 37.94; 11, Arrazola 38.43; 12, Sun 39.48; 13, Sayles 39.88; 16, Van Nortwick 41.31; 17, Rossi 41.50; 19, Schwinn 41.93; silver, 20, Lee 42.34; 23, Clark 43.25; 24, Dardis 43.34; 27, Gonzalez 44.53; 28, Kappes 45.52; 31, Tacchetti 46.52; 34, Wee 47.52; 35, Orban 48.71; 37, Crumb 49.53. 100 butterfly: PN, 1, Young 1:14.46; 3, Kosykh 1:17.03; 5, Luehmann 1:19.12; 6, Fischbach 1:23.46; 7, Sur 1:28.32; 9, Dimeco 1:29.81; gold, 10, Sun 1:31.37; 11, Sayles 1:32.78; 12, Himes 1:35.65; silver, 14, Schwinn 1:37.90; 15, Lee 1:38.25; 16, Van Nortwick 1:41.28; 17, Dardis 1:44.81. 200 individual medley: PN, 3, Kosykh 2:45.90; 5, Glubochansky 2:55.09; 6, Arrazola 2:57.65; 7, Sur 2:58.43; 8, Sun 2:58.93; gold, 11, Rossi 3:07.43; 12, Dimeco 3:11.71; 13, Van Nortwick 3:15.12; silver, 14, Wee 3:24.84; 16, Srikanth 3:28.30; 17, Kappes 3:31.65. 200 freestyle relay: 1, IST A (Jendrezak, Young, Kosykh, Luehmann) 2:03.31; 2, IST B (Sur, Glubochansky, Sayles, Himes) 2:11.65; 4, IST D (Van Nortwick, Battistoni, Sun, Clark) 2:21.59; 5, IST C (Fischbach, Lee, Arrazola, Dimeco) 2:22.62. 200 medley relay: 1, IST A (Young, Himes, Kosykh, Luehmann) 2:16.40; 2, IST B (Arrazola, Sun, Dimeco, Sur) 2:33.31; 3, IST C (Lee, Wee, Srikanth, Sayles) 2:36.53; 4, IST B (Gonzalez, Van Nortwick, Schwinn, Tacchetti) 2:40.75. 11-12 50 freestyle: PN, 6, Gabby Salgado 30.28; gold, 8, Katie Maier 30.62; 11, Aimee Ellis 31.50; silver, Veronica Stureborg 34.12; 19, Kayla Biehl 35.17; 21, Devyn Pong 35.43. 100 freestyle: PN, 2, Elyse Kaczmarek 1:02.40; 3, Ellie Hohensinner 1:04.87; 6, Annette Guo 1:05.34; 8, Jessica Clark 1:06.53; 11, Salgado 1:08.50; gold, 14, Ellis 1:10.73; 15, Darian Himes 1:11.32; silver, 16, Emily Schahrer 1:12.21; 17, Ally Haase 1:12.40; 22, Biehl 1:15.12; 24, Emma Faciane 1:18.18; 25, Kylie Fischer 1:18.53; 26, Delaney Poggemann 1:18.65; 27, Sam Moynihan 1:18.93; 29, Halle Nicholson 1:19.95; 31, Grace Morton 1:21.66; 32, Pong 1:22.03; 33, Stureborg 1:22.27; 34, Emily Whelan 1:23.56. 200 freestyle: PN, 2, Kathy Lin 2:10.12; 4, Kaczmarek 2:17.93; 6, Clark 2:19.4;3 10, Hannah-Rae Ernst 2:23.31; 11, Guo 2:23.31; 12, Hailey Norris 2:23.89; 13, Ellis 2:24.81; 14, Maggie Leist 2:25.09; 15, Maier 2:25.20; 18, Haase 2:29.97; silver, 19, Himes 2:33.15; 21, Salgado 2:33.82; 22, Schahrer 2:35.90; 23, Sierra Lesnik 2:37.30; 25, Biehl 2:41.31; 26, Priya Sidhu 2:43.81; 27, Faciane 2:43.98; 29, Morton 2:48.95; 30, Nicholson 2:52.28; 32, Stureborg 2:57.90; 33, Pong 2:58.81; 34, Poggemann 2:58.96. 500 freestyle: PN, 4, Ernst 6:36.71; 5, Haase 6:37.15; 6, Clarissa Mitchell 6:39.68; silver, 7, Leist 6:45.09; 8, Salgado 6:55.03; 9, Biehl 7:08.68; 10, Lesnik 7:11.65. 50 backstroke: PN, 3, Norris 34.28; 5, Hohensinner 34.81; 7, Ernst 35.75; 8, Guo 35.84; 9, Himes 35.87; 11, Sidhu 36.59; gold, 13, Haase 37.06; 14, Maier 37.25; 15, Leist 37.87; silver, 17, Stureborg 38.09; 18, Morton 39.18; 19, Faciane 39.71; 20, Nicholson 40.41; 21, Sarah Walker 44.03. 100 backstroke: PN, 3, Kaczmarek 1:09.87; 5, Clark 1:10.84; 7, Hohensinner 1:13.95; 12, Norris 1:16.59; 14, Haase 1:18.82; gold, 15, Guo 1:19.96; 16, Himes 1:20.00; silver, 19, Mitchell 1:23.65; 23, Morton 1:26.90; 24, Stureborg 1:27.56; 25, Moynihan 1:27.86; 27, Pong 1:28.50; 30, Lisa Tang 1:33.28. 200 backstroke: PN, 2, Kaczmarek 2:29.40; 6, Norris 2:38.81; 7, Hohensinner 2:39.09; 8, Guo 2:44.09; 9, Ernst 2:44.53; 10, Clark 2:45.21; 13, Schahrer 2:46.65; 15, Himes 2:50.16; 16, Lesnik, 2:50.40; 17, Leist 2:52.03; silver, 18, Sidhu 3:01.25; 19, Biehl 3:04.03; 20, Faciane 3:07.87; 21, Whelan 3:13.78. 50 breaststroke: PN, 1, Lin 34.78; 2, Salgado 37.34; 7, Hohensinner 39.56; gold, 10, Haase 41.84; silver, 13, Schahrer 44.06; 14, Whelan 44.62; 16, Pong 47.34. 100 breaststroke: PN, 6, Ernst 1:23.65; 7, Hohensinner 1:24.31; 8, Clark 1:24.34; 10, Lindsey Hanger 1:25.62; 15, Norris 1:29.15; gold, 17, Leist 1:32.78; silver, 18, Tang 1:33.43; 20, Haase 1:35.00; 21, Schahrer 1:35.87; 22, Lesnik 1:38.12; 23, Whelan 1:38.44; 24, Moynihan 1:39.15; 25, Faciane 1:41.00; 26, Biehl 1:41.62; 27, Ellis 1:42.65; 28, Poggemann 1:42.97; 29, Morton 1:43.00; 30, Stureborg 1:46.21. 200 breaststroke: PN, 2, Ernst 2:56.46; 8, Guo 2:57.03; 10, Kaczmarek 3:01.25; 11, Hohensinner 3:01.67; 12, Clark 3:01.78; 19, Norris 3:11.21; 21, Haase 3:19.37; silver, 22, Schahrer 3:23.43; 23, Leist 3:27.59; 24, Sidhu 3:32.24; 25, Faciane 3:36.81; 26, Poggemann 3:37.37; 27, Morton 3:38.50. 50 butterfly: PN, 2, Lin 30.31; 5, Maier 34.28; 6, Lesnik 34.53; gold, 9, Ellis 35.71; 10, Himes 36.00; 11, Salgado 36.71; silver, 13, Morton 37.50; 14, Whelan 38.60; 15, Poggemann 38.90; 16, Walker 39.13; 17, Stureborg 39.21; 20, Biehl 41.28; 21, Pong 42.12. 100 butterfly: PN, 2, Kaczmarek 1:12.20; 5, Hanger 1:14.19; 9, Guo 1:18.19; 10, Mitchell 1:18.59; 13, Ellis 1:21.34; silver, 14, Schahrer 1:24.13; 18, Salgado 1:27.09; 19, Himes 1:27.20; 20, Ernst 1:29.04; 21, Morton 1:33.03; 22, Poggemann 1:35.00; 23, Whelan 1:35.18; 24, Kylie Fischer 1:35.81. 200 butterfly: PN, 1, Clark 2:36.81; 3, Kaczmarek 2:41.75. 100 individual medley: PN, 3, Guo 1:12.37; 4, Clark 1:12.87; 6, Norris 1:15.89; 7, Hanger 1:16.06; silver, 14, Tang 1:25.84; 18, Fischer 1:33.46. 200 individual medley: PN, 4, Hohensinner 2:32.03; 5, Kaczmarek 2:33.40; 6, Norris 2:36.18; 12, Salgado 2:42.31; 13, Ernst 2:42.68; 15, Himes 2:46.28; 17, Mitchell 2:47.90; 18, Ellis 2:49.28; 20, Leist 2:50.07; 21, Schahrer 2:50.59; silver, 23, Lesnik 2:57.81; 26, Biehl 3:05.15; 27, Faciane 3:10.75; 28, Whelan 3:11.64; 29, Pong 3:13.75; 30, Fischer 3:17.18; 31, Stureborg 3:19.43; 32, Nicholson 3:20.35. 400 individual medley: PN, 2, Lin 5:14.75. 200 freestyle relay: 1, IST A (Kaczmarek, Hanger, Guo, Clark) 1:56.12; 4, IST B (Schahrer, Hohensinner, Ernst, Norris) 2:00.68; 5, IST C (Ellis, Salgado, Mitchell, Himes) 2:05.21; 7, IST D (Lesnik, Leist, Haase, Faciane) 2:08.96.
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 Feb. 11, 15, 18, Skyline in 4A KingCo Tournament. Girls basketball Feb. 9, 4A KingCo Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Skyline at Inglemoor, Roosevelt at Issaquah; Feb. 12, 15-18, Skyline, Issaquah at 4A KingCo Tournament; ; Feb. 10, Liberty in 3A KingCo Tournament. Wrestling Feb. 12, Issaquah, Skyline in 4A Regional Tournament, Liberty at 3A Regional Tournament. Gymnastics Feb. 12, 12:10 p.m., Issaquah, Skyline at 4A District Meet at Sammamish High, Liberty at 3A Sea-King District Meet at Sammamish. Boys swimming Feb. 11-12, Liberty at 3A Sea-King District Meet at Mercer Island; Issaquah, Skyline at 4A Sea-King District meet at Juanita. 200 medley relay: 1, IST A (Salgado, Lin, Kaczmarek, Clark) 2:08.61; 2, IST B (Ellis, Ernst, Hohensinner, Guo) 2:14.59; 3, IST C (Schahrer, Himes, Haase, Norris) 2:22.84; 5, IST D (Lesnik, Sidhu, Leist, Maier) 2:27.51. 13-14 50 freestyle: Gold, 5, Anna Collons 28.50; 7, Cecilia Nelson 28.87; 8, Alyssa Poggemann 29.06; 10, AJ DiMicco 30.44; 11, Anne Bania 30.53; silver, 14, Jessica Brady 33.21; 16, Emma Gieseke 34.65. 100 freestyle: Gold, 3, Kennedi Norris 1:01.96; 9, Poggemann 1:04.96; silver, 10, Austin Hanger 1:08.62; 14, Brady 1:15.59. 200 freestyle: gold, 3, Mekenna Mossman 2:12.43; 4, Collons 2:12.78; silver, 9, Poggemann 2:27.34; 11, DiMicco 2:29.00; 12, Bania 2:37.66; 14, Brady 2:45.18. 500 freestyle: Gold, 6, Norris 6:07.09; 5, Nelson 6:14.28; silver, 6, Collons 6:16.84; 9, Poggemann 6:35.47; 10, DiMicco 6:51.53; 11, Bania 7:11.56. 50 backstroke: 1, Mossman 34.31; 2, Gieseke 40.23. 100 backstroke: Gold, 6, Mossman 1:13.64; silver, 9, Bania 1:21.43; 11,DiMicco 1:22.53; 12, Rachel Herbst 1:25.75; 13, Gieseke 1:26.18. 200 backstroke: gold, 4, Nelson 2:28.33; 6, Collons 2:31.75; 10, Poggemann 2:36.68; 12, Mossman 2:39.71; silver, 13, DiMicco 2:52.53; 14, Brady 2:59.78; 15, Bania 3:02.15. 100 breaststroke: PN, 1, Collons 1:15.15; gold, 2, Mossman 1:19.50; silver, 8, Poggemann 1:30.90; 9, Bania 1:30.96; 10, Brady 1:31.39; 11, Maddie Hager 1:36.91. 200 breaststroke: Gold, 3, Mossman 2:52.28; 5, Nelson 2:57.20; silver, 7, Brady 3:09.15; 8, Poggemann 3:11.00; 9, Bania 3:18.15. 50 butterfly: Gold, 2, Norris 1:10.00; 3, Nelson 1:10.10; 7, Collons 1:13.65; 8, Mossman 1:14.09; silver, 10, Bania 1:20.21; 11, Hanger 1:22.40; 12, Brady 1:23.75; 13, DiMicco 1:25.43. 200 butterfly: PN, 1, Nelson 2:35.54; gold, 2, Collons 2:42.26. 100 individual medley: 2, Nelson 1:11.71. 200 individual medley: Gold, 2, Collons 2:28.03; 4, Norris 2:29.34; 5, Nelson 2:29.65; 8, Mossman 2:34.40; 11, Poggemann 2:38.90; silver, 13, DiMicco 2:54.78; 15, Mariesa Macdonald 3:03.06. 15-and-over 50 freestyle: gold, 1, Cassie Burgess 27.84; 3, Katie Nelson 30.34; silver, 4, Anna Johansson 31.59. 100 freestyle: Gold, 1, Burgess 58.93; 2, Nina Dipboye 1:02.12; 4, Johansson 1:05.87; silver, 5, Kellie Langan 1:06.37; 7, Nelson 1:08.64. 200 freestyle: Gold, 1, Burgess 2:11.50; silver, 3, Nelson 2:25.03; 4, Libby Kaczmarek 2:26.21; 5, Johansson 2:35.09. 500 freestyle: gold, 1, Caitlin Duffner 6:00.50; silver, 3, Langan 6:16.96; 4, Kaczmarek 6:32.75; 5, Nelson 6:36.59; 6, Johansson 6:40.65. 50 backstroke: 1, Kaczmarek 32.93. 100 backstroke: Gold, 1, Burgess 1:09.81; 2, Duffner 1:10.40; 5, Kaczmarek 1:11.76; silver, 7, Johansson 1:15.15; 8, Nelson 1:17.03. 200 backstroke: gold, 1, Burgess 2:28.00; 3, Kaczmarek 2:34.06; 4, Nelson 2:39.09. 50 breaststroke: WASR, 1, Dipboye 1:15.93; gold, 2, Kimi Rogers 1:19.53. 50 butterfly: 1, Johansson 32.84. 100 butterfly: gold, 1, Rogers 1:08.25; 2, Duffner 1:08.65; 3, Langan 1:08.93; 4, Kaczmarek 1:12.09; silver, 5, Johansson 1:14.90. 200 butterfly: silver, 2, Johansson 2:52.84. 200 individual medley: Gold, 1, Dipboye 2:28.84; 2, Burgess 2:31.87; 3, Duffner 2:33.21; 4, Langan 2:34.23; 6, Rogers 2:37.84; 7, Kaczmarek 2:39.00; silver, 8, Nelson 2:42.34. 400 individual medley: Gold, 1, Burgess 5:31.09. 13-and-over 200 medley relay: 1, IST A (Anna Collons, Cecilia Nelson, Libby Kaczmarek, Cassie Burgess) 2:08.82; 3, IST B (Anna-Linnea Johansson, Jessica Brady, Alyssa Poggemann, Mekenna Mossman 2:16.40. 11-and-over 200 freestyle relay: 1, IST A (Nina Dipboye, Kennedi Norris, Mossman, Burgess) 1:52.75; 3, IST B (Kimi Rogers, Collons, Nelson, Caitlin Duffner) 1:56.96; 4, IST D (Elyse Kaczmarek, AJ DiMicco, Austin Hanger, Katie Nelson) 2:00.46; 5, IST C (Kellie Langan, Johansson, Poggemann, Anne Bania) 2:02.68. BOYS 8-and-under 25 freestyle: Gold, 5, Brandon Leung 19.06; 6, Sean Mirahsani 19.46; silver, 11, Michael Guo 22.21. 25 backstroke: gold, 1, Joshua Sun 20.28; 2, Henry O’Daffer 20.84; 4, Leung 22.09; 6, Ben Klein 22.21; 9, Ethan Tan 22.78; 11, Connor Poggemann 23.12; 14, Christopher Harig 24.34; 15, Mirahsani 24.46; silver, Andres Kappes 24.62; 19, Guo 24.84; 21, Nico Bristol 25.41; 27, Jack Ketchum 28.28. 25 breaststroke: gold, 1, Leung 21.81; 3, Tan 23.09; 4, O’Daffer 23.15; 6, Klein 23.27; 7, Jarod Schahrer 23.53; 9, Sun 24.62; 11, Mirahsani 25.96; 12, Harig 26.87; silver, 18, Poggemann 28.59; 20, Ketchum 30.15; 22, Bristol 31.00 25 butterfly: gold, 2, Schahrer 19.28; 5, Tan 22.59; silver, 8, Leung 23.84; 9, Harig 24.43; 15, Ketchum 27.59. 100 individual medley: gold, 1, Schahrer 1:39.93; 2, Sun 1:42.59; 3, O’Daffer 1:45.09; silver, 5, Klein 1:53.50; 6, Harig 1:53.62; 7, Poggemann 1:55.15; 8, Mirahsani 1:55.78. 9-10 100 individual medley: gold, 1, Ivan Graham 1:10.90; 2, Matthew Leahy 1:17.66; 3, Andres Gonzalez 1:18.34; 6, Kyle Falkner 1:26.75; silver, 8, Noah Cape 1:36.15; 11, Ion Arrazola 1:43.34. 10-and-under 50 freestyle: PN, 1, Ivan Graham 29.00; 3, Andres Gonzalez 30.68; 5, Gavyn Brayman 31.50; gold, 9, Kyle Falkner 32.90; 13, Nolan Van Nortwick 34.84; 15, Kevin Ehlers 35.49; 16, Ion Arrazola 37.60; 17, Jarod Schahrer 37.60; silver, 20, Joshua Sun 38.96; 23, Jadon Park 40.25; 29, Connor Poggemann 42.93; 32, Christopher Harig 43.59 100 freestyle: PN, 1, Graham 1:05.46; 4, Matthew Leahy 1:08.71; 7, Brayman 1:11.18; 8, Falkner 1:11.40; silver, 11, Noah Cape 1:22.25; 13, Nick Cox 1:22.50; 16, Christopher Leu 1:24.02; 18, Sun 1:28.43; 20, Nick Lewis 1:29.00; 21, Arrazola 1:30.50; 24, Henry O’Daffer 1:33.37 200 freestyle: PN, 1, Graham 2:17.28; 4, Falkner 2:31.31; silver, 6, Anton Shebeko 2:53.84; 7, Cox 2:54.28; 8, Leu 2:58.21; 10, Lewis 3:04.78; 11, Schahrer 3:12.39; 12, Park 3:24.15. 500 freestyle: PN, 1, Graham 6:11.25; 4, Brandon Yue 7:21.71; silver, 5, Van Nortwick 8:03.15. 50 backstroke: PN, 2, Gonzalez 35.46; 3, Brayman 36.40; gold, 8, Van Nortwick 40.00; 10, Lewis 41.25; 11, Shebeko 41.53; 12, Cox 41.75; 13, Leu 42.83; silver, 16, Ehlers 44.68; 18, Sun 45.25; 21, Arrazola 47.31; 26, Ethan Tan 49.25; 27, Nicholas Chin 49.40; 28, Schahrer 49.65; 30, Park 50.40.
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IB program gives an edge on college applications By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter
ON THE WEB Learn more about the IB program at www.ibo.org.
J Lacrosse team lights up hospital The Issaquah High School Boys Lacrosse team lit up Seattle Children’s with strings of holiday lights Dec. 11. The team members regularly volunteer together, and have already leant their services to the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, Mountains to Sound Greenway, Issaquah Schools Foundation’s Calling for Kids, tree planting in the Issaquah Highlands and mentoring the Issaquah Youth Lacrosse teams. Their season opens at 7:30 p.m. March 11, with a game against Couer d’ Alene, Idaho at Issaquah High School Stadium, 700 Second Ave. S.E.
Women in Science & Engineering host workshop High school, community college and university women are invited to the Women in Science & Engineering conference from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 26 at the University of Washington Seattle Campus. Women are invited to explore careers in engineering and science at the 20th annual conference. Register and pay the $15 conference and networking luncheon fee at www.engr.washington.edu/wise /conference. Registration ends Feb. 20.
Have coffee with the superintendent Grab a cup of joe with Issaquah School District Superintendent Steve Rasmussen at one of his three coffee conversations: 5-6 p.m. March 14 at Issaquah High School. noon to 1 p.m. April 19 at Skyline High School. 7:30-8:30 a.m. May 17 at Liberty High School. All educational topics will be on the table, as will cream and sweetener.
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To My Kitten
(Susan O’Connor) My heart beats for you – even faster now. As the years pass my love for you grows with every day. It is you who keeps my heart pounding and excited for life.
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ames Richardson might get the chance to attend the University of Cambridge in England next year — his dream school. But there’s a big “if.” Richardson, a senior at Skyline High School, could make it … if … he earns 41 of the possible 45 points in the International Baccalaureate diploma program, he said. It’s a high goal, but attainable thanks to the program’s plethora of rigorous course offerings at Skyline. “It definitely gives you an edge in the college admission process,” Richardson said. Skyline is one of 17 schools in Washington that offer the IB diploma, according to the international program’s website. About 720 schools nationwide offer the program. “It’s just a different level of learning,” said Nancy Anderson, PTA co-chair for the IB parents’ group. “The entire school benefits from being seen as a rigorous school.” Richardson is one of 26 Skyline students pursuing the advanced diploma, Anderson said. However, 55 percent to 60 percent of juniors and seniors will take at least one IB class sometime at Skyline, said Sean Martin, dean of students and IB coordinator. And of the 79 teachers on staff at Skyline, 20 of them teach at least one IB class. The IB program is a worldwide, standardized curriculum similar to Advanced Placement, but more rigorous and all-encompassing, said school administrators. Founded in 1968, the organization works with 3,142 schools in 140 countries to develop and offer advanced curriculum in all subjects to more than 902,000 students ages 3-19, according to its website. “Doing the IB diploma is an academic marathon with nasty sprints throughout. Not content with rigorous classes and a series of two-day exams, the IB gods require internal assessments, an extended essay and a theory of
BY SEAN MARTIN
Skyline High School students in Gretel von Bargen’s IB biology class, one of the International Baccalaureate programs, work during class in January.
Schools in focus Skyline High School
knowledge paper,” Richardson said. “I jokingly refer to myself and the other 20-odd IB diploma candidates as the most misguided souls at Skyline. The worst part: It was our own choice.” AP class offerings have been in area schools for decades longer than the IB program, which came to the United States in the 1980s and has grown slowly, Martin said. But IB gives teachers and students a fuller view of learning progress. Rather than their grade resting on one end-of-term test (as it does in AP), IB students take two tests and conduct at least a couple of labs, projects or presentations throughout the term. “That allows a wider variety of kids to be successful. It allows kids to work through the process,”
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Students gather around a burner during an IB physics lab. Martin said. “It also gives you the bigger picture of the kid — what are they learning and what have they learned at the end.” Not only does a good challenge get the high school students studying at a higher level, it gets colleges interested, too, said Karen Edgar, Skyline’s college and career counselor.
Costumes vs. tuxes: You be the judge The final dance of the year, Tolo, is coming up. It’s the time when girls ask guys, and finally the guys can sit back and chill and wait to be asked. But is all the effort still there? For Homecoming, the guys are expected to come up with extraordinary ideas to ask the girl. Whether it’s the basic decorating the car with streamers or decking out someone’s room with candy and other relative items, the way the guy should ask the girl is suppose to dazzle. Now for Tolo, sure some girls step up to the plate and ask their guy in a creative way, but some
Hall Monitor Alex Clausius Skyline High School resort to texting and just asking straight up. Come on, ladies, guys want to have a little creativity coming their way, too. Also for Homecoming, guys are supposed to take girls out for an
expensive dinner and get all dressed up for the big event. Now for Tolo, the dinner choice is often something cheap, quick and easy. Also, dressed up turns into more creative ways and is a lot less expensive. What I’m saying is that guys should get more effort back from the girls. Sure, having fun is what matters. Making Tolo and Homecoming at Skyline High School similar would be a great sight to see, and trust me: Wearing a suit one more time is a lot more official than wearing a Halloween costume.
Colleges “want to see that they step out of their comfort zone and try something new,” she said, adding that “if a student is really going to suffer from taking these courses, they should not.” One of the reasons only a handful of high schools in the area offer IB is partly the cost to conduct testing, Martin said. The
AP program is more established across the nation; IB is still catching on. “It doesn't require a candidate to be an academic genius,” Richardson said. “It requires that the candidate persevere through two difficult years with the hope that, at the end, the candidate has the skills needed to thrive in college and in life.” Richardson and Emily Baer, now a freshman at Dartmouth, said the IB program is difficult to balance with everything else. But it also builds character and perseverance. Baer knew early on she would shoot for the full IB diploma. “I knew that I wanted to go to a great college, so I did everything I could to make myself the most qualified applicant I could be,” the 2010 Skyline graduate and current Dartmouth freshman said. “I was also already going to be taking most of the required courses and so I thought, ‘Why not go for the full diploma?’” Because the program focuses on frequently writing papers about various topics, Baer said she now is a more critical and analytical thinker. Like students with AP credits, IB diploma students can enter some colleges with almost enough credits to be sophomores, depending on their final test score, Baer and Martin said. But that didn’t hold much sway with Baer. “It was very important in showing schools that I could handle academic rigor. I don't think I would have gotten into many of the schools that I did if I hadn't done the diploma,” Baer said. “If you're looking at applying to selective schools, you have to make yourself really stand out in some way and I think IB is the first step to doing so.” Christopher Huber: 392-6434, ext. 242, or chuber@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
Local scholarships are available Issaquah’s graduating seniors looking for money can apply for three of many local scholarships. The Issaquah Optimist Club invites students under age 19 as of Jan. 1 to write an essay addressing, “How my education is the key to a successful future.” Local winners move to the next level to compete to win $2,500 in scholarship money. Learn more at www.optimistis.org before the Feb. 20 deadline. Issaquah Chamber of Commerce gives a $2,000 scholarship to seniors who demonstrate motivation and academic improve-
ment. Preference is given to students attending a two-year program. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. Apply electronically before the March 1 deadline at www.thewashboard.org. The Issaquah Women’s Foundation awards six $1,000 scholarships to Issaquah girls pursuing higher education. Download the Follow Your Dream scholarship at www.issaquahwomensclub.org. Applicants must write a 500-word essay about themselves and submit a résumé and a high school transcript before the April 18 deadline.
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March 1,2010 Next Due Date: April 1, 2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $289,355.03, together with interest as provided in the Note from the March 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 18 ,2011. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 7 ,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 7 ,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 7,2011{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 12828 SE 412TH AVE NORTH BEND, WA 980459416 12828 SE 412TH AVE NORTH BEND, WA 98045 P.O. BOX 432 NORTH BEND, WA 98045 PO BOX 432 NORTH BEND, WA 98045 by both first class and certified mail on October 18, 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 l 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 pur-
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NOTICES 210-Public Notices VINTAGE, FULL-SIZE SLATE poo, table plus accessories, $12009 OBO. 425-392-3435 02-2091 LEGAL NOTICE EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Agency Budget and Goals The Board of Directors of Eastside Fire & Rescue wish to inform the public of their intention to hold a special meeting on February 12, 2011 at 8:30 a.m., in regard to the Agency Budget and Goals. All interested parties and the public at large are invited to attend. Published in The Issaquah Press on 2/09/11 02-2058 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ISSAQUAH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Trolley Car Rehab Project, t03009
Medical Assistant/LPN Opening in our Snoqualmie Ridge Medical Clinic, the Medical Assistant/LPN performs direct and indirect patient care for the clinic Pediatrician. Assists provider with patient care and follow up. Interacts with patients and guardians, assist them in preparing for exam or treatment. Takes patient information as directed by physician; sets up and assists provider with routine and special procedures and exams. Experience with children and immunizations a plus. Qualified individual will be a graduate of an accredited program for medical assistant or a licensed LPN with the state of Washington. Speech Pathologist: Full Time opportunity for a Speech Pathologist- Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating Speech Therapy services for patients in concert with the total care plan. The Speech Pathologist directs other team members, patients, families in procedures designed to improve patient’s communicative, cognition, and swallow abilities. Qualified applicant will have a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology. One year of experience diagnosing and treating neurogenic problems is preferred. Part Time Medical Assistant: The Primary Care for Senior Living service is seeking a Medical Assistant to travel to senior living facilities and assist the primary care provider. Duties include registering patients, taking vitals and injections and assisting with exam or treatment. Will provide phlebotomy, perform in-office labs and transport lab specimens to SVH lab. You must be a graduate of an accredited program for medical assistant. Experience preferred. Must enjoy seniors and have great customer service skills. M - F, 25-30 hours per week. Benefits center around our commitment to your work/life balance. You will also enjoy competitive pay, free medical and dental insurance. 403b and 457 retirement plans, paid vacations and holidays and life insurance.
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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 au-
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02-2083 LEGAL NOTICE 2011-0034—0040 METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE OF HEARING Proposed Ordinances 2011-0034 - 0040 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hearing Examiner for the King County Council will meet in Room W-1201 on the 12th floor of the King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the time listed, or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider applications for classification and real property assessment under Current Use Assessment Statute RCW 84.34, all listed hereafter; 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. 2011-0034 - E10CT022 – Douglas Travis for property located at 13002 244th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98027; STR: NW-14-23-06; SIZE: 2.75 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System and/or Timber Land; Tax #1423069091. 2011-0035 - E10CT023 – Don Felgar for property located at 28415 SE Issaquah – Fall City Road, Fall City, WA 98024; STR: NE-18-24-07; SIZE: 4.24 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System and/or Timber Land; Tax #1824079002. 2011-0036 - E10CT024 – John Chaney and Bruce Bigley for property located at 31425 SE Issaquah – Fall City Road, Fall City, WA 98024; STR: SW-16-24-07; SIZE: 5.29 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System and/or Timber Land; Tax #1624079056 and #162407-9092. 2011-0037 - E10CT030 – Nile and Marilee Clarke for property at 32011 SE 46th Street, Fall City, WA 98024; STR: SW-16-24-07; SIZE: 15.51 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System and/or Timber Land; Tax #1624079101 and #162407-9109. 2011-0038 - E10CT042 – Alan Macks for property located south and east of and adjacent to 32511 SE 111th Place, Issaquah, WA 98027; STR: NW-10-23-07; SIZE: 5.29 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System and/or Timber Land; Tax #1023079150. 2011-0039 - E10CT049 – Michael and Roberta Hollinshead for property located at 29615 SE 51st Street, Preston, WA 98050; STR: NW-20-24-07; SIZE: 4.90 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System and/or Timber Land; Tax #202407-9051. 2011-0040 - E10CT052 – Matthew Sanborn for property located south and west of and adjacent to 11327 Upper Preston Road SE, Issaquah, WA 98027; STR: NW-10-23-07; SIZE: 5.68 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System and/or Timber Land; Tax #102307-9018. Details are available from the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Rural and Regional Services Section, 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104; Phone (206) 296-8351. Dated at Seattle, Washington, this 9th day of February, 2011. Anne Noris Clerk of the Council Metropolitan King County Council King County, Washington Published in The Issaqusah Press on 2/09/11
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Loan No: 0018471037 APN: 1623089069 TS No: 1010927-6 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 18, 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: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DEFINED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION AT A POINT 832.00 FEET EASTERLY OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 208.00 FEET; THENCE WEST 602.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 200.00 FEET EAST OF THE EASTERLY LIN EOF A. MCCANN ROAD, AS SAME WAS DEEDED TO SAID COUNTY BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 700014, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST 200.00 FEET TO SAID EASTERLY LINE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ROAD 90.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF AS CONVEYED TO KING COUNTY FOR ROAD BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 4365556.which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 24, 2005, recorded on August 30, 2005, as Instrument No. 20050830002259 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of King County, WA from ARLIN P SMITH AND NORMA L SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor(s) ,to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AN OREGON CORPORATION , as Beneficiary . More commonly known as 12828 SOUTHEAST 412TH AVENUE, NORTH BEND, 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 defaults} 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 04/01/2010 To 02/18/2011 Number of Payments 11 Monthly payment $1,930.36 Total $21,233.96 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From 04/01/2010 To 02/18/2011 Number of Payments 11 Monthly payment $115.82 Total $1,274.02 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: August 24, 2005 Note Amount: $307,000.00 Interest Paid To:
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508-5100 Juan Enriquez Authorized Signature ASAP# 3813603 01/19/2011, 02/09/2011
gage Company, LLC, as Beneficiary. More Commonly know as 7914 DOUGLAS AVENUE S.E., SNOQUALMIE, 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 Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by said 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 04/01/2010 To 02/18/2011 Number of Payments 11 Monthly payment $2,961.83 Total $32,580.13 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From 04/01/2010 To 02/18/2011 Number of Payments 11 Monthly payment $147.93 Total $1,627.23 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: June 27, 2006 Note Amount: $391,400.00 Interest Paid to: March 01, 2010 Next Due Date: April 01, 2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $495,153.52, together with interest as provided in the Note from the March 01, 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 said Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, encumbrances on February 18, 2011. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 07, 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 07, 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 a cashier's or certified checks from a State of federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the February 07, 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): 7914 Douglas Avenue, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 7914 Douglas Avenue SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 7914 Douglas Avenue Southeast, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 14617 SE 167th PL, Renton, WA 98058 by both first class and certified mail on October 15, 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 of 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 and 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; Dated: November 16, 2010 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300 Tustin, CA 92780 Phone No: 714508-5100 Lisa Bradford, Authorized Signature ASAP# 3814416 01/19/2011, 02/09/2011
CLUSIVE, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 20, 2007, recorded on April 27, 2007, as Instrument No. 20070427002650 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of King County, WA from MYRTICE MAXINE AHMED, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Grantor(s) ,to PACIFIC NORTHWEST TITLE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON, INC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC.,, as Beneficiary . More commonly known as 632 INDEX AVE NE, RENTON, 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 07/01/2010 To 02/18/2011 Number of Payments 8 Monthly payment $1,245.01Total $9,960.08 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From 07/01/2010 To 02/18/2011 Number of Payments 8 Monthly payment $45.32 Total $362.56 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: April 20, 2007 Note Amount: $272,000.00 Interest Paid To: June 1, 2010 Next Due Date: July 1, 2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $303,397.37, together with interest as provided in the Note from the June 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 18, 2011. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 7, 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 7 ,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 7, 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): 632 INDEX AVE NE RENTON, WA 98056 632 INDEX AVENUE NORTHEAST RENTON, WA 98056 921 20TH AVE SEATTLE, WA 98122 by both first class and certified mail on October 15, 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 20111 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: 11/16/2010 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300 Tustin, CA 92780 Phone No. 714508-5100 Lisa Bradford, Authorized Signature ASAP# 3814422 01/19/2011, 02/09/2011
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02-2068 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET SEQ. TS #: 10-10690-6 Loan No.: 4001382664 APN: 7852050250 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 18, 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 cashier's 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: LOT 25, SNOQUALMIE RIDGE PLAT 4, NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER-ALLEYS WEST-PHASE I, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 190 OF PLATS, PAGES 21 THROUGH 23, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 27, 2006, recorded June 30, 2006, Instrument No. 20060630003869, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of King, County, WA, from Rosa R. Navarro and Dionisio B. Navarro, as Grantor(s), to Chicago Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Argent Mort-
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02-2069 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. TS No: 10-10822-6 Loan No: 003174S821 APN: 72278(M)695 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 18, 2011,10:00 AIM, 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 PTN. LOT 1, BLK 25, CORRECTED PLAT OF RENTON HIGHLANDS NO. 2, VOL. 57, PG. 92 LOT 2, CITY OF RENTON SHORT PLAT NUMBER LUAOO-0 RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NUMBER 20010620900006, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 25, CORRECTED PLAT OF RENTON HIGHLANDS NUMBER 2. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 57 OF PLATS, PAGE 92 THROUGH 98, IN-
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011 •
Hobbled
P OLICE B LOTTER
Police assisted Eastside Fire & Rescue responders in the parking lot of Front Street Market, 80 Front St. S., after a vehicle struck a boy and he suffered a broken leg prior to 6:58 p.m. Jan. 25.
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The officer returned to the vehicle and discovered a note that read, “How about not blocking the [expletive] driveway?”
Driving under the influence
Police arrested a 45-year-old Port Angeles man for possession of drug paraphernalia in the 100 block of Newport Way Southwest at 10:59 a.m. Jan. 26.
Police arrested a 33-year-old Kent man, Gregory Tiernan, for driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license, violating ignition interlock restrictions, resisting arrest and failing to cooperate with police in the 600 block of Front Street South at 10:33 p.m. Jan. 28.
Buzzed
Arrests
Police responded to a disturbance in the 6100 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast at 2:05 p.m. Jan. 26. The caller said he had been waiting in the drive-thru line at Starbucks, 6170 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., when the driver in a truck behind him revved the engine and crept closer to his vehicle. The drivers did not exchange words. The caller said he felt the behavior had been threatening.
Police arrested a 31-year-old Issaquah man, Jonathan Bubitz, for driving under the influence and a Sammamish woman for obstruction at Front Street North and Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 1:54 a.m. Jan. 29.
Arrest
Packed A window was damaged on and a backpack was stolen from a Ford parked in the 1000 block of 17th Avenue Northwest prior to 6:23 p.m. Jan. 26. The estimated loss is $1,400.
Title trouble Police arrested a 41-year-old Bellevue man along Northwest Sammamish Road at 10:04 p.m. Jan. 26 for failure to transfer a vehicle title.
Tarnished Copper wire was stolen in the 400 block of Blakely Drive prior to 8:08 a.m. Jan. 27. The estimated loss is unknown.
Location unknown Wallets and a GPS unit were stolen from a GMC parked in the 800 block of Lingering Pine Drive Northwest prior to 2:38 p.m. Jan. 27.
Name game A young boy misdialed 911 from a phone in the 22500 block of Southeast 38th Terrace at 10:22 a.m. Jan. 28. The dispatcher called back and the boy stated his name. Dispatchers later reached the homeowner, and she said her grandson had been playing with the phone.
Bobtailed A tailgate was stolen from a Chevrolet parked in the 1000 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 12:14 p.m. Jan. 28. The estimated loss is $500.
Arrest
Arrest Police arrested a 34-year-old Issaquah man on a warrant for possession of stolen property at Southeast Bush Street and First Avenue Southeast at 9:09 a.m. Jan. 29.
Metalhead Copper wire was stolen in the 700 block of Blakely Drive prior to 9:14 a.m. Jan. 29. The estimated loss is $750.
Surprise! A man received a call from a Tacoma towing company and learned his flatbed utility trailer had been impounded — and had likely been involved in a burglary prior to 1 p.m. Jan. 29. The man had stored the trailer in the 5300 block of Tiger Mountain Road Southeast.
Checkmate A check was stolen in the 400 block of Southeast Bush Street and cashed prior to 2:52 p.m. Jan. 29. The estimated loss is $402.
Arrests Police arrested a 42-year-old Renton man and a 31-year-old Renton woman for violating a court order in the 1800 block of 15th Place Northwest at 10:26 p.m. Jan. 29.
Arrest Police arrested a 25-year-old Issaquah man on a warrant for driving under the influence in the 1500 block of Hillside Drive Southeast at 9:53 a.m. Jan. 30.
Leisure crime Skis and golf clubs were stolen from a garage in the 1100 block of Northeast High Street prior to 11:06 a.m. Jan. 30. The estimated loss is $3,775.
Police arrested a 56-year-old Issaquah man on driving under the influence and violation of protection order warrants in the 1800 block of 15th Place Northwest at 12:37 p.m. Jan. 28.
Arrest
Toyota taken
Bottoms up
A Toyota parked in the 900 block of Lake Drive was stolen prior to 5:24 p.m. Jan. 28. The estimated loss is $9,000.
Police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 500 block of Southeast Bush Street at 12:49 p.m. Jan. 31 after a woman found beer bottles in her yard and nearby. Police could not determine what prompted the bottles to be left in the yard.
Hide and seek A person in the 21200 block of Southeast 42nd Lane said his or her daughter had left home without permission prior to 6:17 p.m. Jan. 28. The caller later tracked down the daughter and brought her home. Police spoke with her about the incident.
Underage thinking Police responded to Front Street Market, 80 Front St. S., after a store employee said a woman accompanied by three juveniles bought a large quantity of alcoholic beverages prior to 6:33 p.m. Jan. 28. The employee then overhead a juvenile say something to the effect of, “You rock, mom” and then contacted police. The officer determined no crime had occurred.
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Appliances, including a clothes dryer, and a coffee table were stolen from a home in the 15700 block of Tiger Mountain Road Southeast prior to 9 p.m. Jan. 28. The estimated loss is $1,970.
No parking Police responded to a parking problem in the 4200 block of 192nd Lane Southeast at 9:42 p.m. Jan. 28. The officer asked the owner to move her vehicle, and she agreed to do so immediately.
Police arrested a 32-year-old woman on a King County warrant in the 700 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 8:59 p.m. Jan. 30.
Sounds bad Police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 600 block of Front Street South at 8:51 p.m. Jan. 31. The caller said a man emerged from the bushes and approached him as he entered his vehicle. The man then told the caller he had a nice car stereo, said he planned to steal it and departed.
Shattered A window was damaged in the 100 block of East Sunset Way prior to 12:49 a.m. Feb. 1. The estimated loss is $500.
Unplugged A Zune was stolen from a store employee at Walgreens, 6300 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., prior to 5:19 a.m. Feb. 1. The estimated loss is $300.
Packed up Backpacks were stolen in the 300 block of Rainier Boulevard South prior to 2:59 p.m. Feb. 1. The estimated loss is unknown. The Press publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.
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Issaquah girl’s latest acting gig is as a voice for ‘Magic Tree House’ series
CALENDAR Eastlake High School Orchestra chamber music concert, 7 p.m., EHS Theater, 400 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish, suggested $10 donation at the door, $5 for seniors and students
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“Sleuth” through Feb. 27, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $20 $60, www.villagetheatre.org or 392-2202 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), 391-2895 or 213-3340
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Fridays in the Living Room with Greta: Special guest Susan Pascal, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20 Sea Town Rhythm and Blues Players, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella Troy Kline, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella
Paul Green and Straight Shot, 8-11 p.m., Pogacha Pearl Django, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20
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Comedy Night, with Paul Ogata headlining and featuring Toby Murecianu, 10 p.m., Vino Bella David Lanz, Valentine dinner and show, 7:4510 p.m., Bake’s Place, $30
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Chris Stevens, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella
Ventura Highway Revisited, 8-11 p.m., Pogacha
Eric Madis Quartet, 7:3011:30 p.m., Vino Bella “The Story of Your Life” tour, featuring Matthew West and Josh Wilson, 6 p.m., Eastridge Church, 24205 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road, $10, 270-6300 or www.eastridgetoday.com
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Jessica Houghton CD release party, 7:3011:30 p.m., Vino Bella
Free film series adds Elizabeth Taylor classic “The Last Time I Saw Paris” is the latest entry into the upcoming Films @ the Train Depot! series. “Captain Blood” launches the depot series Feb. 12. The film, released in 1935, stars swashbuckling Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland in a period piece set in 17th century England. “The Last Time I Saw Paris” plays March 12. The film — released in 1954 — features Elizabeth Taylor and Van Johnson in a loose adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story “Babylon Revisited.” “Phantom of the Opera” — released in 1943 — concludes the film series April 9. The films start at 7 p.m. at the historic depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. The program is free, due to support from the city Arts Commission and the King County cultural agency, 4Culture.
By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter Jack and Annie climbed into their magic tree house and pointed at a book. As in all of the “Magic Tree House” stories, the book they chose sped them through time and space. Random House Children’s Books brought the series to life with its Magic Tree House website, where a spunky Annie and eager Jack quiz readers about their historical, out-of-this-world adventures. Issaquah Middle School sixth-grader Emily Rudolph knows the website well — she does the voice for Annie, guiding participants through games on the website. “I’ve been reading ‘Magic Tree House’ since second grade,” she said. “I feel like I can relate to Annie.” Emily has already recorded twice at Cricket Moon Media in Seattle, and Producer Laura Nash said she looked forward to more sessions with the pintsized star. “She just has a really great reading voice,” Nash said. “She is unusually peppy and friendly. She sounds like an all-American kid without trying, which is really hard to do.” Though new to voice recording, Emily is familiar with show business. In 200708, she and her older brother Josh Rudolph played two of the King of Siam’s children in “The King and I” at Village Theatre. The acting bug bit her. Onstage she could sing, dance and transform herself into another person. “I thought it was the most amazing thing I had ever done in the world, well so far,” she said. After playing Siamese royalty, she returned to the stage, but at Issaquah Valley Elementary School. “She just did school plays, because we really didn’t think there was anything to this theater thing,” her mother Liz Rudolph said. Still, Emily could not resist the world of acting. She found a singing coach in one of the most unorthodox places — her brother’s baseball practice. Emily began singing with one of her friends while their brothers went to bat. One of the baseball parents, Martin Charnin, the Tony-award winning writer of “Annie,” heard them singing and began coaching the girls. Charnin liked Emily’s voice, and he and his wife, Shelly Burch, agreed to teach her voice lessons. From there, her stage career blossomed, with her acting in “The Wiz,” a 2009 Village Theatre KIDSTAGE SummerStock production and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the 5th Avenue Theatre later that year. The family even flew to New York so Emily could audition for the 30th anniversary national tour of “Annie” with NETworks Tours. “It was really scary because I knew there were all these people around me with tons of experience,” Emily said. “I kept thinking, ‘Please, please, please.’” She sang and danced to “Hard Knock
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Above, Emily Rudolph records the voice for Annie, a character from the ‘Magic Tree House’ book series. At left, Emily Rudolph — playing orphan Tessie — stops for a photo with her mother, Liz Rudolph, in Atlanta, during the 30th anniversary national tour of ‘Annie.’
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Life,” and landed the part of Tessie, the orphan known for her catchphrase, “Oh my goodness.” Emily and her mother boarded the tour bus in November 2009 and, for the next five months, traveled the country for “Annie.” Emily withdrew from Issaquah Valley and used a tutor on the school bus to do her schoolwork. Emily called the tour “nerve wracking” when she had to perform and leave for the next town in one night, but said she felt best when acting. “It’s really exhilarating,” she said. “You just feel a surge of happiness. It’s great when you get a standing ovation.” When the tour ended, her auditions continued. She played the munchkin
coroner in the Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theatre’s presentation of “The Wizard of Oz,” and she co-played the star role in “Annie” this winter with the Driftwood Players in Edmonds. At the same time, she began doing voiceovers for the Magic Tree House website. “She was a one-take wonder,” Liz said, proud of her daughter’s voiceovers. Roy Arauz, the Driftwood Players director for “Annie,” said Emily had presence, confidence and a phenomenal voice. “When I challenged her and I made her work extra hard, she would do it,” he said. “She shone during the show.” Though Liz Rudolph and her husband Gary initially approached the acting world cautiously, they have now reached a satisfactory agreement. “We have our commitment to academics,” Liz said. “She has to stay on the honor roll to stay in acting.” Emily continues to audition for theater and movies, all while keeping on top of her schoolwork, singing and dance lessons, and volleyball practice. For those interested in acting, she had a fair bit of advice. “You have to be the role,” Emily said. “You have to be in the mindset where you are the role. There is no pretending.” Laura Geggel: 392-6434, ext. 241, or lgeggel@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.
Village Theatre is about to put the “commie” in comedy. The original musical “Iron Curtain” debuts next month. Tickets for the show go on sale Feb. 9. “Iron Curtain” recalls the chilliest days of the Cold War. Soviets set out to create a Broadway musical and — to complete the show — decide to import some real New Yorkers, by force if necessary. Soviets kidnap a pair of downtrodden playwrights and force them to repair the worst musical ever written. The humorous and upbeat score follows the scribes as they toil under the gun. The downtown Issaquah theater presents “Iron Curtain” from March 16 to April 24. Theatergoers can purchase tickets at the theater website, www.villagetheatre.org. Or call the box office at 3922202. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office, 303 Front St. N., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Tickets range from $20 to $60. Students and military members can pick up half-price tickets 30 minutes prior to curtain for any available seat. The theater also offers group discounts for parties of 10 people or more.
Win a prize from David Lanz Grammy nominated composer/pianist, David Lanz recently kicked off his Liverpool Valentine's Day contest. Everyone is invited to enter either the youth (16 and under) or adult (17 and up) categories for the grand prize, with the winner having the choice of: One-half scholarship to a Four Day with David Lanz Retreat. A one-on-one coaching session with Lanz. Four items from Lanz’s online store. Second-place winners will each have their choice of two items from his online store. Entries for the Technical category must perform Lanz’s cover song “Liverpool,” videotape themselves and upload the video to YouTube. Entries for the Artistic category must use one of the songs on the “Liverpool” CD, and make a video using either their own photos or artwork, stock photos or artwork in public domain, or video. The contest is accepting the first 50 entries and the final day to enter is Feb. 14. Lanz performs from 7:45-10 p.m. Feb. 14 at Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E. Get complete contest rules and details at www.liverpoolcd.com/Valentine/contest.html.
1930s miner labor strike topic of library talk By Alysha Alibhai
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iolence broke out in the central Washington town of Roslyn at several area mines — “as neighbor pelted neighbor with rotten eggs and rocks, cars were overturned [and] miners were pulled from their homes and beaten.” So began an extraordinary labor struggle in the history of Washington state in 1934, according to David Bullock, a professor of communications at Walla Walla University. Bullock will tell the story during a talk at the Issaquah Library on Feb. 12. “Anyone with an interest in community memory, state mining history, labor disputes, ethnic hostilities, legal snarls, local history or the Roslyn community will have the opportunity to discuss the challenges and dangers of being a miner in the 1930s,” Bullock said. Bullock, whose grandfather was a miner during the Roslyn/Cle Elum Strike of 1934, will speak about the history of the struggle of coal miners for fair wages and safer working conditions in addition to the racial issues that plagued the Depression era. “My talk investigates the devastating effects that division can have in the life of
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a community,” Bullock said, and “how those divisions persist.” Many of the issues Bullock speaks to are still relevant today, said Issaquah librarian Mark Shields. “The conflict between labor and management is hardly new,” said Shields, and the local history of labor “is worth knowing.” The topic is significant because “learn-
ing the history of the landscape helps one appreciate how we fit into the setting,” Shields added. As the library’s event scheduler, Shields discovered Bullock’s name on the website for Humanities Washington, a nonprofit organization that offers speakers the chance to share with the community. “I would hope that such events may
serve to build a sense of community by connecting us with the events and people who have made up our past,” Bullock said. More information about the speaker can be found at www.humanities.org. Alysha Alibhai is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.