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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com After examining the Interstate 90 overpass above Front Street, Washington State Department of Transportation bridge engineers have decided a damaged girder on the bridge will need to be replaced, according to information from the city and the state. A Recology CleanScapes garbage truck struck with its lift in the air struck and damaged the bridge March 13. The lift punched a large hole in one of the bridge’s girders. “By our estimate, it’ll cost $1.2 million to replace the damaged girder,” said Dave McCormick, WSDOT assistant regional administrator. “We’ll get started on construction later this year.” Harmony Weinberg, a spokeswoman for WSDOT, said she wouldn’t expect work on the bridge to begin until after summer. WSDOT engineers and planners need to work out a way to fix the bridge and keep traffic flowing on I-90 and on Front Street. “We recognize that people have places to go,” Weinberg added. She went on to say lanes of traffic are likely to be closed on the overpass and beneath, but at this point she couldn’t say when or for how long. “Eventually, we’re going to have to rip this giant girder out of the bridge,” she said, adding

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A hole remains in the Interstate 90 overpass above Front Street where a Recology CleanScapes garbage truck struck it with its lift March 13. The state says it will cost $1.2 million to replace the bridge’s girder. several times the job is going to be a big one and will require careful planning. Until construction is complete, as a safety precaution, large trucks travelling eastbound on I-90 are asked to use the left two lanes. The right shoulder across the overpass will remain closed. “It is safe,” Weinberg said of the overpass, adding WSDOT engineers inspected the bridge shortly after the March 13 accident. WSDOT is attempting to recover the cost of repairs from the garbage company’s insurance provider. In the meantime, emergency federal funds will be used to move forward with the replacement work.

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Above, Nikki Groberman helps unveil the painted Buddy Bench during a ‘Kindness is Contagious’ school assembly at Sunset Elementary School on April 16. At left, Girl Scout (from left, standing) eightgraders Sara Hall, Stacia Gillmann and Nikki Groberman, and (seated) Colleen O’Brien, son and fifth-grader Myles Robertson and husband Rick Robertson, pose for a photo with the Buddy Bench following the assembly. The bench was donated by the Robertsons, and the three eighth-graders, former Sunset students, earned Scouting Silver Awards for getting all 580 students to paint the bench. The bench, painted appropriately with a sun setting on the ocean, will be installed on the playground and is to help make sure everyone has someone to play with during recess.

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By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com Backers of a larger footprint for a new Issaquah skate park moved one step closer to their goal April 14. Following a presentation by Seattle park designer Grindline Skateparks Inc., the Issaquah City Council’s Services and Safety Committee unanimously sent to the rest of council a recommendation that the city try for a King County recreation grant to gain another $75,000 toward the $486,075 estimate for the larger park. The larger skate park has attracted ardent supporters who have met with Mayor Fred Butler, packed council meetings and were out in force again for the committee meeting. “We worked really hard to get to this point,” said Max Brown, 17, who served as a member of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee that came up with the plan for the skate park. The City Council initially approved $350,00 to replace the current 5,600-square-foot park with a new facility in Tibbetts Valley Park. Working with Grindline, the advisory committee came up with two proposals, one with a roughly $350,000 price tag and the larger plan. The latter incorporates as many as possible of the features asked for by the advisory committee and the public, Grindlines’ Michah Shapiro said. The smaller park plan covers approximately 8,000 square feet, the larger park about 10,000. Councilman Tola Marts, chairman of the Services and Safety Committee, probably had the

most questions among the committee members. Marts several times asked about the differences between the two designs. Shapiro said those differences aren’t necessarily quantifiable. “It’s just going to have a different feel to it,” Shapiro said, regarding the larger park. He also talked about the larger park having colored concrete, more viewing areas, two picnic tables and raised planters for trees, among other amenities. Presumably no matter which proposal ends up being built, the park will feature a major piece of public art. The Issaquah Arts Commission has agreed to donate $40,000 for a work of public art for the park, Brian Berntsen, Issaquah deputy director of parks and recreation, announced during the committee meeting. While the committee meeting was a step in the right direction for park supporters, they haven’t won yet. The full council must agree to the city seeking the county grant. The city would need to match the $75,000 grant if it was successful in obtaining the money. The matching funds would come from the $350,000 already earmarked for the park. Issaquah also would have to come up with $9,300 from the community to be eligible for the grant money, Berntsen said. The grand total would then be approximately $434,300, still somewhat shy of the price tag for the larger park. The skate park funding was slated to be back in front of the full City Council on April 20, after The Press’ deadline. Check www. issaquahpress.com for an update on the issue.

By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com

Adopted in late 2012, the Central Issaquah Plan has been described as a long-term vision for the city that would bring about a dense urban core, a mix of residential and commercial development. While a few projects are

already underway, at the behest of the Issaquah City Council, the city Economic Vitality Commission has identified a number of locations and issues that eventually could receive some extra attention from the city leading to development of anchor projects within the plan area. Regarding the development sites, that extra attention will likely consist of

Issaquah mother Relays for more time By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com When doctors diagnosed Issaquah mom Sheila Cecil with a rare sarcoma in 2000, her three children were just 5, 9 and 10 years old. “For a long time, I remember thinking, ‘I’m not going to be here for them, to see them grow up,’” she said. The sarcoma, in her nasal cavity, required specialized treatment, sending her to Loma Linda, California, for months while her children remained in Issaquah. Doctors used what is called proton radiation to delicately radiate the “bad part of the tumor” while bypassing the healthy tissue, Cecil said. Because it was in her nasal cavity, the sarcoma was right next to her eyes, so there was a concern about vision loss.

“With the proton, because it was so exact, I was able to maintain my vision. It’s not quite as good as it was back then, but I can still see,” Cecil said with a smile. It hasn’t been an easy road for Cecil and her family — as recently as two years ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer — but she’s still here, she’s still fighting and there’s no sign of her stopping anytime soon. Part of the fight includes annual participation in the Issaquah Relay for Life. Relay For Life is an American Cancer Society fundraiser that backs the nonprofit’s mission to create a world without the disease. In Relay events, teams raise money for the American Cancer Society by soliciting pledges from the community for the See RELAY, Page 11

some form of economic incentive. “There isn’t going to be one big, tremendous thing,” Issaquah Economic Development Director Keith Niven said during a meeting of the commission April 15. See ANCHOR, Page 11

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Torin Howard, Troy Leighton and Garrett Pomeroy (from left) dig the soil out around the old and almost unreadable gravestone for Civil War veteran John McLeod, preparing to remove and replace it with a new one April 18 at Hillside Cemetery. They and other Boy Scouts, sponsored by VFW Albert Larson Post No. 3436, replaced three worn veterans’ markers 150 years to the month after the end of the Civil War as part of on ongoing project to restore or replace 19 known gravestones of soldiers who came west after the war and pioneered Issaquah. McLeod’s gravestone dated back to his death on May 8, 1899.

Send veterans photos, story ideas for Memorial Day section The Issaquah Press is proud to announce it will print its sixth annual veterans section — Lest We Forget — in the May 20 paper, in time for Memorial Day. Veterans, we want your photos and information, whether you served in a war or during peacetime.

If someone in your family was a veteran, but he or she has passed away, we still want to include him or her. It is important for us to honor and remember all local veterans, living or deceased. If you have already sent your photo and informa-

tion to us, you don’t need to do so again. We keep them on file. Also, let us know if you know someone who has a great story to tell about his or her military service. Fill out your form on our website and email your photos and story ideas to editor@isspress.com.

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Eastside Fire & Rescue’s free community open house May 2. The open house is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 72, 1575 N.W. Maple Street. Members of EFR, the Issaquah Police Department and other agencies will answer your questions. In addition, there will be giveaways and tips.

grams. Each fall, the Sister Cities Commission hosts Moroccan artists to educate students and community members during the Issaquah Salmon Days Festival.

Eastside Fire & Rescue volunteer firefighter Marcus Brown was one of 41 firefighters who Marcus Brown graduated from the Washington State Patrol Fire Training Academy in North Bend. Graduation was April 17 at the Criminal Justice Training Center, 19010 First Ave. S., Burien. On Jan. 22, the recruits started a 12-week Recruit Academy that meets National Fire Protection Association 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications at the Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Levels. The recruits learned fire service principles through classroom instruction and rigorous hands-on live fire training.

Fire station hosts open house May 2 Go behind the scenes at a fire station, explore the inside of a fire truck cab and learn how to protect your home and family at

Sister Cities benefit features jazz and wine Spring Fusion: A Sister Cities Celebration will bring together the best of Issaquah and its sister city Chefchaouen, Morocco, at 7 p.m. May 15 at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive. Join in for a selection of Mediterranean-inspired hors-d’oeuvres, a selection of local beer and wine, and several varieties of jazz. Tickets are $30 and available online at http:// springfusion.brownpapertickets.com. Spring Fusion: A Sister Cities Celebration is presented by the Issaquah Sister Cities Commission, Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce and the Issaquah Highlands Council. All proceeds from the event benefit arts and cultural exchange pro-

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City Hall ballot drop box is open Ballots for the latest King County elections may be dropped off at Issaquah City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way through 8 p.m. April 28. Learn more about what’s on the ballot by using the elections office’s online voter guide tool at http://1. usa.gov/1sZHRQc.

Documentary ‘Hunger in America’ is May 6 Imagine Housing and the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank present the Eastside premiere of “Hunger in America,” a documentary about the nation’s hunger epidemic. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. May 6, for a 7 p.m. screening at the Issaquah High School Theater, 700 Second Ave. S.E. The event is free and open to the public. After the film screening, stay for a community conversation to discuss the impact and significance of hunger in our community.

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Voters to decide on county levy to replace emergency radio system Ballots went into the mail April 8 for the upcoming April 28 special election. In Issaquah, voters have only one issue before them: Proposition 1, a King County property tax increase to help fund a $273 million replacement of the county’s emergency communications system. The Issaquah City Council voted unanimously to endorse the issue at its April 6 meeting. The present emergency system is rapidly aging and if county voters approve it, the system would be

replaced by an all new Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network, said David Mendal, PSERN project manager. In his presentation to the City Council, Mendal said the network is operated separately from 911. Essentially, the network is the radio system emergency personnel use to speak with each other and was used 115 million times last year. However, Mendal said the current system cannot reach every part of the county, especially on the Eastside, which has grown considerably since

the existing network was installed in the 1990s. The entire network currently includes 26 transmitter sites supporting some 19,000 radios, according to information from the county. Proposition 1 would replace all those radios and upgrade call centers. Issaquah police would receive approximately 72 new radios, while Eastside Fire & Rescue would pick up more than 350. If approved, the 7-cent property tax levy would stay in place for nine years. For the median

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homeowner in King County with property valued at $378,000, the levy would cost $26.46 per year, Mendal said. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by April 28. Mail your ballot using a first-class stamp or drop it off at a ballot drop box. Issaquah City Hall hosts a drop box in front of the building at 130 E. Sunset Way. Ballots can be dropped off 24 hours a day, but must be in the drop box by 8 p.m. April 28. Get more voting information at http://tiny.cc/ mp32wx.

City’s comprehensive plan review includes various rezoning efforts By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com As part of the regular update of the city’s comprehensive plan, city staffers reviewed three rezoning proposals at a meeting of the Planning Policy Commission on March 5. The potential rezonings drew what was potentially a record crowd of residents to the usually unattended policy meetings. Some residents might not have needed to show up. One of the rezoning issues involves 31 properties owned by the city. Administration officials said the city had inventoried its holdings as part of the comprehensive plan update. The spots are currently

ON THE WEB See the map of potential rezonings, including 31 properties owned by the city, at www.issaquahpress.com. zoned mostly for residential use. The new zoning might include open space, recreational or city facility zoning. But while the locations might be rezoned into more appropriate classifications, many are small strips of land and there are no plans for any sort of development on any of the properties, city Senior Planner Christen Leeson said. All the changes are technical changes, which seemed a relief to numerous residents at the

Projects will add new housing to Issaquah and Sammamish Presidio Residential Capital and Summit Homes of Washington announced that they have begun home model construction on four projects in King County that will add 106 new homes to the area. Summit Homes has begun building model homes at Pickering Place, a $4.3 million, 20-home community on 10 acres in Issaquah. The fourbedroom homes, ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 square feet, will be priced from $900,000 to $1.1 million. Summit Homes of Washington broke ground in February at Ivy Estates, a $1.3 million private reserve featuring nine custom Craftsmanstyle homes on 2.7 acres within the Beaver Lake area of Sammamish. The homes, ranging in size from 2,800 to 3,300 square feet, will be priced from $725,000 to $835,000. Summit Homes is also

building model homes at Cedarbrook, a $2 million private community with nine custom homes on 1.6 acres in the Rose Hill area of Kirkland. Home model construction has also begun at Canyon Terrace in Renton, featuring 70 custom homes offering expansive views of Soos Creek and the valley below. “Right now, there’s less than a two-month supply of new and existing homes for sale in King County,” Tim Easter, vice president of marketing and sales for Summit Homes of Washington, said in a news release. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ formula to determine the local impact of single-family housing in typical metro areas, adding 106 new single-family homes will generate $22.8 million in local income, $2.3 million in taxes and other revenue for local governments and 26 local jobs.

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meeting. The policy commission also looked at zoning changes to a strip of land near Croston Lane and what is known as the Emrick Property near the Talus neighborhood. The latter probably grabbed the most attention. Following a 20-year development plan, Talus may be able to build homes on the 6.2-acre site off RentonIssaquah Road Southeast in the area of Wilderness Peak Drive Northwest. The land would be rezoned urban village, which according to the city zoning codes allows residential use and “creative land development through clustering,” and preservation of wetlands and other natural areas.

Listening session on Snoqualmie, Olympic forests is April 28 Responding to requests by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, the U.S. Forest Service plans additional “listening sessions” to accept public comment on the ongoing study of the Northwest Forest Plan. With the main topic being the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie and Olympic national forests, a listening session is slated from 6-8 p.m. April 28 at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, Issaquah. The Issaquah session is meant to solicit public opinion on what changes to the Northwest Forest Plan might be needed, said Kelly Spute, a spokesman for the Forest Service. ANSWER TO #5281

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he current system of emergency radio communication for King County’s police, fire and emergency services is nearly 20 years old and unfit for the size of our area. It’s time for an upgrade, and Proposition 1 provides the funds needed. Vote yes on Proposition 1 because there is universal agreement, even by opponents of Proposition 1, that the need for a better, newer regional emergency radio network is real. The measure will cost residents an additional 7 cents per $1,000 of assessed value on their property taxes for the next nine years. This equals just over $2 a month for the median county homeowner. Two dollars more in taxes each month is not appealing to anyone, but when faced with the reality of our current emergency radio system, there is no alternative. Firefighters and police have to deal with crucial time delays because they have to use different radio channels for communication due to our outdated network. Opponents of this proposition are not against an updated radio network. They don’t oppose the goal, they oppose the funding method. They believe if property values decrease suddenly, as they did in 2008, then the county would be left without proper funding, forcing firefighters to be laid off. They regard that outcome as unacceptable. The truth is that if the housing market drops dramatically, the county will be underfunded whether this measure passes or not. If property values have another 2008-like tumble, firefighters may get laid off no matter what anyone does. So, we should have a dangerously outdated system for emergency communication because firefighters might get laid off? We can’t control the housing market, and we can’t manage our county effectively if we are held hostage to the idea that should a new financial crisis erupt, firefighters may lose their jobs. Government policy is about trade-offs. We agree that the possibility of firefighters being laid off is not ideal. But we gladly trade that potential problem for a good solution to a real problem now. Should we protect jobs that may or may not be in danger in the future, or should we protect lives now? The only question you must answer is: Should we fix our decaying emergency radio network? If you, like King County Sheriff John Urquhart, local police and fire chiefs, and this newspaper, think the answer is yes, then vote yes on Proposition 1.

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here were 11 winners, but if you ask me, everyone who entered the 2015 Influence The Choice Student Video Contest were winners. In this year’s contest, from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 260 students participated in producing 100 videos. Those entries represented 959 creating hours! The contest, sponsored by the Issaquah Drug Free Community Coalition, is billed as a way for teens to positively influence others. And influence others they did. A theater at Cinebarre, where the awards were announced, was filled with oohs, ahhs and ohs from students and other invited guests who came to support the students and their messages. Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler was one of those invited guests. “They were great, very inspirational,” he said after the winning videos were shown. “These students are the greatest asset we have.” Because of the seriousness of the messages, there were repeated hushes throughout the theaters, and more than a few gasps. The third annual contest was open to all students in grades six through 12 who live within the Issaquah School District boundaries, including students who attend private schools or are being home schooled. Messages were aimed at positively “influencing the choice” of friends and peers to resist using alcohol or drugs. Judging (66 hours worth) was held in mid-March; winners were announced at an awards April 1 ceremony at Cinebarre, which donated the venue. Contest winners received cash prizes as compensation for

releasing the video to the Drug Free Community Coalition. Prizes were donated by the Rotary Club of Issaquah, the Rotary Club of Sammamish Kathleen and the KiMerrill wanis Club of Press managing editor Sammamish. The winners were: Overall Best Video “Life Is Beautiful,” by Trevor Thacker-Beach, Skyline High School, $1,000 prize Alcohol category 4First place, “Remember,” by Anna Woldstad, Liberty High School, $150 prize 4Second place, “Influence the Choice Alcohol,” by Evan Minicucci, Skyline High School, $100 4Third place, “Influence the Choice Alcohol,” by Terrence Steenman, Frank Sparling, Skyline High School, $75 Marijuana category 4First place, “Dare,” by Ashton Herrild, Liberty High School, $150 4Second place, “Influence the Choice Marijuana,” by Autumn Maddux, Skyline High School, $100 4Third place, “Artificial Happiness,” by Bennett Lees, Skyline High School, $75 Prescription drugs category 4First place, “Hooked,” by Jeremy Millar, Skyline High See VIDEOS, Page 5

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wheel King County created in 1994. The King County Juvenile Drug Court has created a naRowan Hinds tional model for reducing drug Councilman 1979-1989 recidivism through its diversion program. Local court The existing drug court utilizes a team approach, including the use of drug treatment, therapy, family therapy, training to create positive reactions to stressful situations, mentorship and coorWhile I am involved in several boards and commission, I write dination. The county has realized that using all of these together, to personally express my concerns formed after reading your rather than piecemeal, creates a article on the Issaquah Municipal heightened chance of success. Youth Court. Unfortunately, the Even Macklemore, the famous article entirely omitted exactly local rap artist who sang “Thrift Shop,” lauds the program. what the number was as far as drug offenses, or even the speRather than creating our own system from the ground up, we cific heroin offenses mentioned. The article left me with one ques- should utilize the county’s model, tion: Is it time for an Issaquah tailor it to our needs, and move forward with a program that is Drug Court? proven. While the creation of a Youth Court is a wonderful step in the Justin P. Walsh right direction, I cannot help Issaquah thinking we are recreating the I recommend it to anyone thinking of running for that office.

Decide what you want to do and how before filing As a former Issaquah council member, I would like to add my support to Nina Milligan’s letter to prospective council candidates. In addition to what she said, I would add that council members find quickly that if they got involved because of a specific issue they want to push, that whatever is their issue it will be maybe 5 percent of the time they spend for the city. I think it is more helpful to be a generalist with broad interests about the community. A philosophical interest (what do you want to do?) is also helpful because the details of managing or running the city (how do you want to do it?) belong to the mayor not to the council. I found my 10 years on the council to be very rewarding and

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booger. “That’s it,” Steve said, calmly, rubbing the horse’s neck. “Now shake it a little harder.” Slim More snorts. in the starting blocks preparing More rubbing. for an elliptical orbit around the Randles “Now shake it sun. really hard.” “I don’t want to frighten him,” It took the best part of a minute Anita said. “That’s why I’m here, actually,” before the horse calmed down and just watched Anita with curiSteve said. “Would you let him osity instead of fear. smell the rug?” “Thanks, Anita,” Steve said. She carefully and slowly held “You’ve helped a lot.” the rug up to where the colt She looked up at him. could sniff it. He sniffed and “But why did you want me to snorted, sniffed and snorted … then sniffed, and sniffed. Then he shake a rug at him, Steve?” “I’m thinking about getting him eyed it carefully and touched it a job in a carpet cleaning busiwith his nose. ness and wanted him to learn the “If you wouldn’t mind,” Steve ropes.” said, running his hand along the horse’s neck, “could you back up about three steps and then start wiggling it?” Brought to you by the Home Country She backed up and gently podcast at www.doublewidenetwork.com/ wiggled the rug. Snort, snort, index.php/MusicStarWorldwide/detail/ legs in starting blocks. Ready to home_country.

Teaching a horse to calm down is slow business Steve, the tall cowboy of us philosophy types, was riding a young horse through town the other day to get him used to “boogers.” To gentle a horse, he explained, you give them something to booger at, and then talk them out of it. You keep coming up with new boogers and calming the horse until screaming fire engines and jet exhaust are no problem at all. He rode up to the Campbell house and saw Anita, Dud’s wife, shaking out a throw rug. The young horse began blowing nuclear snot all over the front yard and his eyes bugged out. “Anita,” Steve said, “would you mind coming over here with that rug for a minute?” She walked slowly up to the young horse, which was crouched

F rom the W eb Atlas developer says water on property is under control

I understand that the developer had to get a permit from King County to put the water into the sanitary sewer as the series of seven or so tanks for water treatment were not able to handle the job. This means that the site was diverting water out of the Tibbetts basin, where this water would have typically gone. It seems they hit pressurized groundwater in addition to the typical winter rains. This, of course, is no surprise to the many of us who went to meetings and warned them about water burbling up through the drains in winter. Lucky for them it has been a darn nice winter. Watching that area is like watching a really long disaster movie. Nature will have its way in the end. Connie Marsh

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School, $150 4Second place, “IHS Above the Influence,” by Erin Burdette, Issaquah High School, $100 4Third place, “The Choice in Your Hands,” by Rachel Herbst, Issaquah High School, $75 I have to tell you, those students were amazingly creative, and I had to wipe away tears from my eyes a few times. You should be proud of all of them. Take the time to watch these videos. We’ll be running one per day, starting April 22, for the following 10 days.

Jane Harris is named new Apollo Elementary principal Jane Harris will take over as Apollo Elementary School principal next fall, the district announced in an email to parents at the beginning of April. Harris moves to Apollo from Maywood Middle School, where she most recently served as assistant principal for the past eight years. She was also a longtime teacher at Liberty High School. “Jane’s passion for children and education, as well as her knowledge and understanding of our south end communities, will be a benefit to the families, students and staff at Apollo,” Issaquah School District Superintendent Ron Thiele wrote. Harris previously taught

English, coached golf and served as an Associated Student Body adviser at Liberty. She replaces outgoing Apollo Principal Susan Mundell who will join the district administration in the fall, serving as the director of elementary special programs.

Julia Bamba will lead Issaquah’s new alternative high school Julia Bamba, an assistant principal at Issaquah High School, will become principal at the Issaquah School District’s new alternative high school, set to open in fall 2016. Bamba will begin working immediately to help plan the development of the new school, a district news release stated.

The new school will replace Tiger Mountain Community High School, which has served as the district’s alternative high school since 1991. The Issaquah School Board voted last year to shut down Tiger Mountain following the 2015-16 school year. Bamba has experience in both educational and operational roles. She began her career as a language arts teacher, and has taught in middle schools and high schools. She became the language arts department chairwoman at Issaquah High in 2003, where she was praised for leading a

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 • districtwide curriculum adoption for secondaryschool language arts. Bamba earned her administrative credentials in 2005, and has served as assistant principal at Issaquah High for six years. “I am beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity to lead the development of this new high school,” Bamba said in the news release. “We have an amazing opportunity in the Issaquah School District to create an innovative school that meets the needs of our students. I look forward to the journey ahead and working with students and

the Issaquah community throughout this process.” “Julia’s integrity, inspirational leadership, and extraordinary ability to bring people together are her greatest strengths,” Paula Phelps, the district’s executive director of high schools, said in the release. “Julia has high expectations for students and believes wholeheartedly in their ability to succeed. She is incredibly kind, but also tenacious and fearless, which serves her well working with high-school students. I am confident Julia is the right person to lead this exciting new school.”

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Public invited to Mostly Americana fundraising concert The eighth annual Mostly Americana Dessert Concert will be at 7 p.m. May 2 at Issaquah High School. The concert features hundreds of the top choir singers from Issaquah High, Pacific Cascade Middle and Issaquah Middle schools. Breath of Aire, a Northwestbased adult choir, will also lend its talents to an evening dedicated to all things Americana. The concert is the year’s major fundraising event for Issaquah High’s choral department, helping pay for travel expenses, retreats and costumes. In addition to choral music, patrons can sample a variety of desserts prepared by parent volunteers. Purchase tickets at the door. They are $15 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens, and $5 for students and children younger than 12. Veterans receive free admission.

Issaquah’s annual cleanup day is Saturday By David Hayes dhayes@isspress.com Members of the Downtown Issaquah Association have learned over the years that as clean as the city looks, there’s still a need to tidy up after a careless few. Thus, the association’s annual effort to pick up trash in the downtown corridor has grown into a more encompassing event — the third annual, citywide Keep Issaquah Beautiful Day. The cleanup is from 9

a.m. to noon April 25. The beautification project has grown past the length of Front Street to include: 4Pedestrian Park 4Train depot 4Veterans’ Memorial Field 4Salmon hatchery 4Community center 4Food and clothing bank 4Rainier Trail 4Gilman Boulevard — from state Route 900 to Front Street 4SR 900 — Walkways between Newport Way and Gilman Boulevard 4Newport Way — SR

900 to Front Street 4Lake Sammamish State Park 4North of Interstate 90 — Exit 15 to Northwest Sammamish Road and Southeast 56th Street. The DIA seeks volunteers, groups and individuals, to help with the cleanup. Karen Donovan, DIA executive director, said it may sound like a lot of area to cover, but judging by last year’s turnout, it will be a breeze. “About 300 people showed up last year,” she said. “We recommend that

groups call ahead so we can point them to specific locations. Individuals can meet at the Shell station.” If you know of a group that wishes to participate, contact Donovan at enews@downtownissaquah. com or 391-1112 and provide the number of people, age group, hours available and location preference, if you have any. Donovan added that just about everyone of all ages is welcome; if you can pick up litter, push a broom, swing a shovel or plant flowers, your help is

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Tiger Mountain students honor late docent Vicki Hoffman with memorial art day

A picnic dish with dichroic glass pieces is nicknamed ‘Vicki kisses’ by art docent Beth Koontz, after the late Vicki Hoffman, an Issaquah advocate for youth art in schools who revived the school district’s volunteer art docent program. She died in 2013.

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Tiger Mountain Community High School students (from left) Veronica Buck, Star Perez, Anna Martinez, Gustavo Martinez, Sloan King and Gabby Gonzalez use wood stylus tools to create reverse designs on ceramic, to be glazed and fired for bisque tile pieces. The entire campus was involved with a half-day after regular classes April 16 in an intensive and fun time with several art docent volunteers for Vicki Hoffman Memorial Art Day.

SLIDESHOW See more photos from Vicki Hoffman Memorial Art Day at www.issaquahpress.com.

Senior Sam Peters squeezes green paint onto a tile as he works on the tinfoil etching he is making on a square of scratchboard.

washing areas the day before. Helping sponsor the event are the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah and Drug Free Community Coalition. In addition, Top Pot will serve doughnuts and coffee afterward. Tools, vests and bags will be provided. Donovan admitted that just about the only thing that won’t be provided is trash. “We’ve had such a phenomenal turnout in the last few years, I’ve got to find enough trash for them to pick up.”

Women’s conference features Auntie Anne’s founder Anne Beiler Sign up now for the Eastridge Women’s Conference and enjoy the teachings of Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, which has more than 1,200 locations worldwide. The conference, featuring Beiler, is April 24-25. There is also a business breakfast with Beiler April 23. Tickets for the events can be purchased through April 23. The conference “brings you a message to remind you that God loves you and has created you with purpose, precision and promise,” a release from the church stated. “This exciting gathering of women is a beautiful mix of all ages and backgrounds, and women from every season of life: daughters, sisters, aunties, moms and grandmas… who come together with seeking hearts. It is

a safe place to be true to who you are and to cheer other women on in their journey!” Beiler will focus on the topic “You Make Me Brave.” The weekend will be full of moments discovering the “Twist of Faith” in life’s journey. “Don’t want to miss this exciting time with Anne,” the release stated. “She will warm your heart and challenge your faith as she shares her journey that is full of moments of faith, tragedy and triumph.” There will be breakout sessions Saturday morning, including an opportunity for 16 women to go on a field trip to Auntie Anne’s Pretzels in Bellevue with Beiler for a tour and pretzel rolling experience. Learn more about the conference at www. eastridgetoday.com/women2015.

Tickets on sale now for ‘Cabaret’ at Village Theatre Tickets are now on sale for Village Theatre’s musical production “Cabaret.” Tickets for the musical, which runs from May 14 through July 3 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., are $39 to $67. Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey returns to his hometown to direct the show, the first time Village Theatre produced the musical since 1995. The iconic story follows American writer Cliff Bradshaw, played by Brian Earp, as he travels to Berlin in 1931, seeking a quiet place to write his novel. There, he is swept into the world of British performer Sally Bowles, played by Billie Wildrick.

Above, freshman Lana DePorter, rolls black paint onto a sheet on which she engraved stick figures with a stylus. At right, Riley Martin (left), sophomore, unveils his poster as art docent Leah Gibson holds the sheet on which he created his design in the printmaking class.

Above, wooden letters in a tray are ready to be used in the poster printmaking class. At right, senior Lusi Bainivalu selects colorful glass mosaic bits to arrange onto a 3-by-3 inch clear glass tile, to be fused in a kiln into a suncatcher.

needed. “There are jobs for all ages and abilities, and flexible schedules to get the work done,” she said. “We’ll probably keep the little kids to planting things.” Donovan said the annual cleanup is a great way for students to fulfill their community service hours for school or church groups. “In fact, most of last year’s participants were students,” she added. In addition to picking up and planting, local business Recology CleanScapes participates by pressure

Transporting its audience back to this critical historical crossroads, when the Nazi party is just beginning to gain a political foothold, “Cabaret” revolves around the seedy happenings of the Kit Kat Klub, a cabaret still reveling in the “divine decadence” of Germany’s golden era. With Jason Collins as the impish master of ceremonies overseeing the entertainment, the Kit Kat Klub is lit up with playful performers, a live band and carefree festivities — until the outside world begins to encroach. Purchase tickets at the theater’s box office or online at www.villagetheatre.org/issaquah/Cabaret.php.

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Volunteer, human values award nominees wanted The Kiwanis Club of Issaquah is accepting nominations from the greater Issaquah community for its two annual awards to be presented in May at the Community Awards Banquet. Volunteer of the Year is awarded to someone who

has exhibited a commitment to the betterment of the community by contributing a large number of hours over a significant period of time. The Human and Spiritual Values Award recognizes a person or institution with a re-

ligious foundation or affiliation who works for the betterment of people through leadership and/ or participation. Nominees should either live or volunteer within the Issaquah School District. One or more letters of recommendation with

as much detail about the nominee as possible should be submitted by May 8. Include your own contact information. Send to Kiwanis Club of Issaquah, P.O. Box 1111, Issaquah, WA 98027 or email to cborders@eastsideaudiology.com.

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Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE presents the ensemble production of ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ 7:30 p.m., April 23-25, 4 p.m. April 25 and 2 p.m. April 26 at Village Theatre First Stage, 120 Front St. N. Tickets are $16 for youth and seniors and $18 for general admission. Learn more at www.villagetheatre.org.

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Cable TV Commission, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000 Planning Policy Commission, 6:30 p.m., City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000 Public Hearing: Proposed amendments to the land use code, 6:30 p.m., City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000 Meet Miss Thundering Angels 2015 Lisa Roberge, poster presentation, live music and fun, 7-9 p.m., Amante, 131 Front St. N., $3, call for reservations, 313-9600 ‘No Way to Treat a Lady,’ 7:30 p.m., Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $35 to $67, villagetheatre.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Issaquah Alps Dog Hike, 10 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org ‘Clay Play for Adults,’ 6:309:30 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $40/ members, $45/nonmembers, arteast.org The Beat Project, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424 H3O, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Coast Guard Boating Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays April 25, May 30 and June 27, Bellevue Fire Station 9, 12412 Newcastle Way, Bellevue, $30, preregister at 885-0259 Third annual citywide Keep Issaquah Beautiful Day, 9 a.m. to noon, check in at Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N., RSVP by calling 391-1112 or emailing enews@downtownissaquah. com Squak Mountain from south end hike, 9:30 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org Run with Faith, 5K and 10K routes on Tiger Mountain trail, fundraiser for Compassion House of Issaquah, 10 a.m., Issaquah Christian Church, 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E., 392-5848, runwithfaith.org, ‘Zentangle Advanced,’ 10 a.m. to noon, artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $40/ members, $45/nonmembers, arteast.org ‘Kids Can Raise Bees, Too,’ ages 7 and older, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430

Harmonious Funk, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424 The Flash, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., $5 cover, 392-5550

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 All Porsche Car Show, 8 a.m., Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., 392-1266 Donna’s Pinnacle Hike, 8:30 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org One-on-One Computer Help, 4 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430

of Christ Healing,’ live online Q & A, 11 a.m., Christian Science Reading Room, 415 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-8140

The Rovin’ Fiddlers, 7-9 p.m., Issaquah Highlands Fire Station, 1280 N.E. Park Drive, www.rovinfiddlers.com

‘Zentangle Advanced,’ noon to 2 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $40/members, $45/nonmembers, arteast.org

Opera Preview: ‘Ariadne auf Naxos,’ by Richard Strauss, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430

Issaquah Job Fair, for ages 16-24, connect with local job opportunities, 2-5 p.m., Pickering Barn, 1730 Tenth Ave. N.W., 837-3450

Randy Linder, CCR and Fogerty tribute band, 7:30 p.m., Amante, 131 Front St. N., $3, call for reservations, 313-9600

Human Services Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Gaslamp Bar & Grill, 1315 N.W. Mall St., 392-4547

MONDAY, APRIL 27 Downtown road closure notice: First Place Northwest will be closed from Dogwood St. to Northwest Alder Place from 4:30-10:30 p.m. to facilitate the loading of trucks

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 ‘Continuing to Build Church on a Spiritual Foundation

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Citizenship Class, 3:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Celebrate Día: un baúl lleno de cuentos en español, 6:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Comedy Night, 8 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., $15, reservations required, 3911424 Live music, 9 p.m., Rolling Log Tavern, 50 E. Sunset Way, 392-2964

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Park Board meeting, 7 p.m., Trails House, 110 Bush St., 837-3000 Travel Amalfi Coast and Islands, virtual guided tour, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430

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C ollege N ews Issaquah student joins Marquette’s MARDI GRAS program in New York Anna Fairhart, of Issaquah, a junior studying nursing at Marquette University, traveled to New York City over spring break with the Marquette MARDI GRAS program. MARDI GRAS, which stands for Making A Real Difference in the Gulf Region and Areas Surrounding, is a student-run organization created in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf region. MARDI GRAS aims to form meaningful relationships within the communities of New Orleans and New York, rebuild homes and neighborhoods, and raise awareness about the needs of the post-Katrina Gulf region and post-Sandy East Coast.

Issaquah student joins Champlain College playwrite competition Sabrina Lowney, of Issaquah, participated in the second annual 48-hour Playwriting Competition at Champlain College, in

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Sammamish grad acts in ‘Marriage of Figaro’ Joseph Husband, a sophomore college student from Sammamish, joins the Kansas University Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “The Marriage of Figaro” April 24, 30 and May 2 at the school’s Crafton-Preyer Theatre at Murphy Hall, in Lawrence, Kansas.

Dean’s lists 4Sammi Yuen, of Issaquah, Azusa Pacific University, in Azusa, California, fall 2014 semester 4Tara Johnson, of Issaquah, University of Arizona, fall 2014 semester 4Qxhna Titcomb, of Sammamish, Tufts University, in Medford, Massachusetts, fall 2014 semester 4Kelly Garrett, a 2014 Skyline graduate, University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, Virginia, fall 2014 semester 4The following students made the winter 2015 dean’s list at Eastern Washington University: Issaquah — Mariko Berthet, Jozie Crisafulli, Jay Deines, Oliva Frangos and Nicole McKenzie Newcastle — Junice Marino Sammamish — Anabelle Alamangos, Veronica Angel, Jennifer Bresley, Courtney Duda, Leah Eglington, Drake Furcini, Sarah Gaston, Brayden Hansen, Peter Holmes, Diana Rambow, Connell Totten, Alex

Eileen Brennan Mrs. Eileen Brennan passed away Thursday April 16, 2015, after a six-year battle with cancer. She and her husband of 46 years, Robert, have made Issaquah their home for the past 45 years. She leaves behind her husband Robert, her two children, Sean and Erin Clements (husband

Mary Karaniewski Mary Regina Karaniewski, of Issaquah, loving mother of Marcellina, Gwendolyn and Mathew, passed Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at home.

Troyer, Sarah Uptagrafft, Emily Vivian and Nicholas Washburn 4Bryce Barlow, of Sammamish, 2014 fall term at the University of Michigan

Honor roll 4Oregon State University winter term: Issaquah — Lindsay Coutts, Sarah Jacobi and Julia White Newcastle — Justyn Jacobs Renton — Christine Baker, Morgan Kroeger, Rachel Quiambao and Victoria Rivoire Sammamish — Gage Casal, Chris Dallas (4.0), Emma Fraley (4.0), Alexander Hawkinson, Reilly McClung, Joseph Senegor and Emily Skrobecki 4Central Washington University winter term: Issaquah — Alexander Wick, Nathaniel Wilhelm, Dalton Baunsgard, Brielle Rutledge, Hayden Curtis, Aubrey Pope, Alexandra Leong, John Magee, Cole

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Tyler); her three grandchildren, Jacob, Griffin and Sydney; and her brother Gerry Eileen Brennan Lewis. For information about her memorial service and full obituary, please visit www.flintofts.com.

Roxy Girl is a sweet and sensitive 6-year-old Chihuahua mix. Roxy can be a Roxy Girl little shy with strangers, but she’s eager to make friends and she gets past her shyness quickly once she realizes that you mean her no harm. She loves to cuddle in your lap or against your chest.

A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Issaquah. View photos, get directions and share memories at www.flintofts.com. — Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 392-6444

To adopt these or other animals, call the Humane Society for Seattle/King County at 641-0080 or go to www.seattlehumane.org. All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, and come with 30 days of pet health insurance and a certificate for a vet exam.

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Diego Prado, a Liberty High School senior, received a $3,000 Presidential Scholarship to Eastern Washington University for the 201516 academic year. To qualify, students must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.8 or higher, above a 1,250 SAT or a 28 or better ACT score. The son of Enrique and Jennifer Prado, of Issaquah, Prado will graduate this spring and enter EWU in the fall.

Skyline student accepted to MSU engineering program Kevin Alexander, a ninth-grader at Skyline High School, has been accepted to and will attend the High School Engineering Institute at Michigan State University in June. Alexander will spend a week exploring engineering through lectures, lab work and design sessions run by Michigan State University faculty.

Women’s Swimming and Diving team competed at the NCAA Division III National Championship in Shenandoah, Texas. The women’s team placed second in the nation with 457 points. Steph Munoz, class of 2018, made her debut there. Munoz, a native of Sammamish and a graduate of Skyline High School, competed in preliminaries in the 200 individual medley, 100

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Cameron Severson, of Issaquah, recently presented at the 18th Annual Steven Galovich Memorial Student Symposium at Lake Forest College, in Lake Forrest, Illinois. The event celebrates students’ academic achievements and creative talents by showcasing research and scholarship from every academic discipline in a variety of venues and forums.

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Attempted purse snatching A woman reported at 12:26 p.m. April 10 that someone tried to take her purse in the 6100 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast. However, the suspect, wearing a red hat and blue shirt, dropped the purse and left the area on foot.

Attempted wallet theft An 18-year-old Issaquah woman was arrested at 2:42 p.m. April 10 for attempting to steal a wallet, containing $121, in the 700 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard.

ON THE MAP See a map of the Issaquah Police Department’s reported activity from the previous 72 hours at http://bit.ly/ ZPHFbA. Addresses on the map have been rounded to the nearest hundred block. The address reflects where the officer responded to the incident — not necessarily where it occurred.

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At 4:45 p.m. April 10, someone stole $30 in bath products from the 2100 block of Shy Bear Way Northwest.

Burglaries 4Someone broke into a home in the 900 block of Northeast High Street

before 2:03 p.m. April 10 and stole jewelry. The loss, including a damaged window, was valued at $2,600. 4Someone broke into a home in the 2200 block of Northwest Boulder Way Drive before 7:42 a.m. April 12, causing $500 in window damage. 4A bicycle, valued at $500, was stolen before 4:04 p.m. April 13 from the 2400 block of 34th Avenue Northeast.

Locker looted At 5:12 p.m. April 10, someone stole $670 worth of items from a storage locker in the 1500 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard.

Car break-ins 4The owner of a 2006 Kia Spectra reported at 11:22 a.m. April 12 that someone broke into the car in the 400 block of 12th Avenue Northwest and stole a cell phone and credit cards,

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 • April 14 for reckless driving in the 600 block of First Avenue Northeast.

valued at $200. 4Someone broke into a 2001 Kia Sport before 7:19 p.m. April 13 in the 1000 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard and stole a backpack, computer, books and wallet. The loss was valued at $1,100. 4The owner of a 1991 Honda Accord reported at 6:54 a.m. April 15 that someone stole $1,500 in goods from the car in the 100 block of Fifth Avenue Southeast.

Plates purloined 4Before 6:04 p.m. April 12, someone stole a license plate, valued at $30, in the 23400 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road. 4Someone stole the front and back license plates from a 2015 Honda Accord before 1:28 p.m. April 13 in the 23400 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road.

Bad boy At 9:55 a.m. April 14, someone reported a man and woman were trying to get their dog to attack a transit bus driver. The reporting person said the dog was not being aggressive and appeared to be confused. The owners moved along.

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Jake Lindahl wins it in OT as Issaquah lacrosse drops Skyline Jake Lindahl delivered the game winner for Issaquah to give the Eagles a 4-3 defeat over Skyline on April 17. Issaquah led 2-1 after the first. Following a scoreless second, Skyline knotted the contest at 2-2 when a cutting Charlie Kurtenbach converted a Tyler Johnston pass for the equalizer. In the fourth, Skyline’s Andy Hutchings gave the Spartans the lead with just under seven minutes to play, before Issaquah’s Ryan Egland forced the extra period on a score with just under three minutes remaining. Liam Colter, Jake Gonzales, Riley Richards along with Egland and Lindahl all scored for the Eagles, while Mikey Giannopulos had seven ground balls and goaltender Jordan Dondoyano had six saves.

High school athletes sign on the dotted line

By Greg Farrar

Fourteen Issaquah High School senior athletes, who have signed college scholarship offers, are seated under balloons with their respective future school colors during an April 15 ceremony.

Issaquah’s Fab 14 accept scholarships

By Christina Corrales-Toy

Liberty High School seniors (from left) Russell Boston, Nate Jarvis, Sarah Bliesner and Trevor Sytsma smile while listening to coaches talk about their high-school careers at a special Signing Day ceremony April 15 in the Liberty library.

Patriots make their college choices

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Coaches and players on opposing basketball teams knew how good Ty Gibson was, but the Issaquah High School senior might not have convinced any colleges of his talents until a virtuoso performance at the state tournament in March. Over the course of three games, Gibson set a new tourney scoring record with 87 points. His last two games in an Issaquah uniform were superstar material — a career-high 42 points against Moses Lake, and 32 more against Kentwood as the Eagles clinched the fourthplace trophy. Just a couple weeks later, he announced via Twitter that his basketball career would continue at Eastern Washington University. For someone who didn’t get a scholarship offer until shortly before the NCAA signing period began, Gibson wound up in a good position: At Eastern, he’s joining a program that finished 26-9 last season and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004. “It was a really long process, and I really wasn’t too worried about it,” he said of being recruited. “I figured whatever ends up happening, I’d be in a good spot. “I took a visit to Eastern that weekend, and met with the players and coaches. I really liked it a lot, so I really felt like that was a good place for me.” Addressing an audience who came to Issaquah High for an April 15 signing ceremony, Eagles coach Jason Griffith said it was impressive to watch Gibson grow into a leader on and off the court. “Watching Ty, there was so much pride, and the ups and downs with the big wins and the tough losses,” Griffith said. “And so much of it was about his teammates and the feelings that they had when they went through it.” Lacrosse player Suzy Emerson had a similar experience to Gibson. Although a few large schools and a few small ones were courting her, she didn’t find the right fit until late in the process when Stanford University came calling. “It was really hard,” Emerson said. “I was one of the last recruits for (Division I) in general, and the last recruit for my school, so it was stressful getting down to

Liberty High School honored four graduating student-athletes at a special ceremony April 15. Runners Sarah Bliesner and Trevor Sytsma, as well as football players Russell Boston and Nate Jarvis, announced their commitments to continue their athletic careers at the college level. Bliesner and Jarvis will each stay local, heading to Seattle University and Pacific Lutheran University, respectively; while Boston will attend college in Ohio, and Sytsma will make his way to Pepperdine University.

By Greg Farrar

Ellie Clawson (second from left), Issaquah High School senior, gets hoisted up by (from left) mom Lisa, sister Kenna and dad Scott for a photo to celebrate her commitment to run cross country for Johns Hopkins University next year.

the wire and not having anything. “But once I got there and I got the offer, it was awesome.” A total of 14 Issaquah seniors signed scholarship offers this spring. The girls soccer program alone had five signees — Devan Talley (Eastern Washington), Annie Hoffman (Boise State), Lyrik Fryer (Florida International), Olivia Witherspoon (Creighton) and Kellie Yoshihara (Azusa Pacific). “Issaquah is going to lose five great kids,” coach Tom Bunnell said. “I’m just overjoyed for them, and I know that there will be other great players, but these five will kind of leave their mark on the school.” Runners Cayla Seligman and Ellie Clawson, who led Issaquah’s girls cross country team to a second-place state finish last fall, signed with Colorado and Johns Hopkins, respectively. The other signees are football players Luke Watanabe (Rensselaer Polytechnic) and Andrew Dieken (Chapman); boys soccer players Saif Kerawala (Washington) and Connor Hughes (Cedarville); and boys lacrosse player Mikey Giannopulos (Georgetown). “I know every kid sitting at this table has given something up to get where they’re going,” Issaquah Athletics Director Luke Ande said at the ceremony. “And I think that says a lot to their character.”

Sarah Bliesner — Seattle University Bliesner was an integral part of Liberty’s evolution as a cross-country powerhouse. A four-year varsity runner on both the crosscountry and track teams, she steadily improved every year. As a freshman, Bliesner was a member of the Liberty cross-country team that took eighth at state. The very next year, the girls team made history, winning its first KingCo title, and finishing fifth at state. In 2013, the girls ran faster than the year before, shaving about 20 seconds off of the 2012 squad’s team average. Despite its improvement, the 2013 team finished sixth at state. That was also the year Bliesner showed great toughness, battling through injuries to finish

races during the postseason. The Patriots finally made it to the podium this past year, earning third place and picking up what was the programs’ first state trophies. Bliesner placed 19th overall, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 37.55 seconds. Bliesner also was a member of the Liberty basketball team. She will run cross-country and track for the Division I Redhawks. Trevor Sytsma — Pepperdine University Just as the Liberty girls cross-country team evolved into a KingCo force, the Patriots’ boys team steadily improved through the years, and Sytsma was a big part of that. Sytsma was the top senior on this year’s crosscountry team, helping lead the team to its third place state trophy — its first in program history. He finished 27th overall at state in 2014. He also starred on the 2013 Patriots squad that was the first Liberty boys cross-country team to qualify for the state competition in Pasco. The team finished ninth overall that year. Sytsma, also a four-year varsity runner on both the cross-country and track teams, will run for the Division I Waves in Malibu, California. Russell Boston — College of Wooster Running back and safety Boston dealt with nagging injuries that kept him off the field for a lot of his

senior campaign. Still, he received honorable mention All-League honors at running back for the times he did suit up in 2014. Boston put together an All-League career with the Patriots, buoyed by a junior season in which he led KingCo 3A/2A in allpurpose yards with 1,028. In 2013, Boston was named to the All-KingCo first team on defense, and second team on offense. “He’s one of the best I’ve ever had,” head coach Steve Valach said of Boston in 2014. “What you see on the field, that doesn’t even compare to who he is as a person.” He will play Division III football at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. Nate Jarvis — Pacific Lutheran University Jarvis, a Liberty lineman, is following in Valach’s footsteps, suiting up for Pacific Lutheran University. The All-League center anchored the Patriots’ offensive line for the past three years, improving every season. In 2014, his play earned him the KingCo 3A/2A Lineman of the Year, along with first-team All-KingCo offense honors. During the spring, you can find Jarvis playing lacrosse, where he is a valuable member of the Liberty lacrosse team. Valach, Liberty’s longtime coach, also played college ball at PLU, under legendary coach Frosty Westering. Jarvis will suit up for the Division III Lutes in the fall.

Hot-hitting Issaquah tops Skyline in fastpitch rivalry By Neil Pierson npierson@ sammamishreview.com Winter Ridgeway said it’s not unusual for Issaquah High School’s offense to start slowly, but given time, the Eagles can be very productive hitters. Trailing by two runs after three innings, Issaquah put together three big innings at the plate and overwhelmed rival Skyline, 12-4, in a Class 4A KingCo Conference fastpitch game on April 15 in Sammamish. The Eagles (7-2 overall, 4-2 KingCo) grabbed the lead with four runs in the fourth inning, added two more in the fifth, and slammed the door on Skyline’s hopes with a six-run sixth. Ridgeway, a senior pitcher, contributed to the win with an RBI double, and held Skyline (1-7, 1-5) in check after some early struggles gave the Spartans a 2-0 lead. “We like to get on top of things so, basically, if we start slow, we know we’re going to finish hard,” Ridgeway said. “We just

By Greg Farrar

Tia Hedman, Issaquah High School senior designated hitter, swats a 2-RBI single to score teammates Morgan Bevell and Justi Johnson during the fifth inning against Skyline on April 15. The Eagles won, 12-4. have to pick each other up. It usually takes us (once) through the lineup, and then we get going.” Skyline’s ace pitcher, Caroline Bowman, sat out with a case of turf toe. Coach Ken Brooks said he expects Bowman to return this week, but in her place,

sophomore Molly Spaniac was given a rare start in the circle. Spaniac pitched well early, holding the Eagles hitless through three innings, but was eventually replaced in the sixth with a 10-3 deficit. “We pitched a kid that

hadn’t pitched in a year,” Brooks said. “She came in and did good. I commend her. “… I think she left a couple up, and it happens when you don’t pitch that much. I’ve got no problems with how she pitched.” The Spartans opened

the scoring in the second inning as Shayna Swanson singled to bring home Nadia Ramirez. They made it 2-0 in the third as Cara Harnick led off with a base hit, and Spaniac drilled a double to the left-field gap. Issaquah responded in the fourth with four straight singles — including RBI hits from Justi Johnson and Sydney Schultz — to go in front, 4-2. Tia Hedman singled an inning later to plate Johnson and Morgan Bevell for a 6-2 lead. Skyline’s Camille Goo hit a solo home run in the fifth that trimmed the Eagles’ lead to three. But Issaquah’s bats exploded again in the sixth as Dow, Johnson, Schultz and Bevell all had RBI singles. Hedman, who drove in four runs, said the Eagles have become a confident offensive team. “We have a lot of people on the team that are just great line-drive hitters and … we hold ourselves to a higher standard to really take those games home,” she said. “We know what we can do, and we know

what we’re capable of, and it’s just how it all comes together.” Ridgeway, who scattered nine hits and two walks while striking out five, said she stayed mentally sharp after falling behind. “I trust my team,” she said. “I love these girls more than they know. I know they’ve got my back, and I’ve got theirs.” Skyline has struggled so far, but Brooks said there are reasons to be optimistic. The team should get Bowman and starting shortstop Taylor Juenke back soon, and the offense is starting to produce after a very slow start, scoring 18 total runs in recent outings against Newport and Redmond. “We’re not hanging our heads,” Brooks said. “We’re going to keep moving on, keep working hard, and we’ve just got to get in the (KingCo) tournament and play good. “I mean, anything can happen there, and we’re going to start seeing teams for the second time, and no one has blown us out really. We’re right there.”

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Anchor: Could lead to related projects from page 1

Instead, Niven said he envisions several nodes of development acting as catalysts for related projects. The four main locations under study are: 4CenturyLink Yard — These four acres sit east of the Sound Transit garage and north of Tibbetts Valley Park. The land is owned by CenturyLink, which operates a field office there. Commission

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amount of laps around a track they complete during an overnight walk-a-thon. Cecil participated in Relay, or Relay-type events, even before she was diagnosed with cancer. But one story she said she would never forget is the first Issaquah Relay she attended after her initial diagnosis. Each Relay event opens with the “Survivor’s Lap,” where cancer survivors walk the first lap, cheered on by the crowd to encourage and empower the participants. During Cecil’s first “Survivor’s Lap,” each participant stood on the finish line and one-by-one yelled out how many years they had survived. “Twenty-seven years,” one person yelled. “Fifteen years,” another proudly stated. “They proceeded to go down the line, and here I am at the end of the line and I go, ‘nine months’ and it seemed like I was so far away from all those huge years,” Cecil said. “And the first lady said something to me I will never forget, she looked down at me and said, ‘Honey, we all started there.’ “It made me feel right away that we are in a positive environment and no matter what struggles you had, there were people there to lift you up

members believe the highprofile location could be put to better use and wants city officials to work with CenturyLink to relocate within Issaquah. 4Gilman Boulevard and Fourth Avenue Northwest — This 2.8-acre property is located southeast of the Post Office and north of Gilman Village. It was chosen for special attention because of its central location and the fact it is the largest undeveloped property within the Central Issaquah planning area. 4Gilman Boulevard and Front Street — Described as the gateway to both Olde Town and the Central Issaquah planning area, the commission noted that presently the intersection is dominated by single-story, auto-oriented businesses and plagued by traffic congestion. Redevelopment could include a significant building or public area.

and help you get through whatever you were going through at the time.” That sort of support is key to any cancer fight, Cecil said, and luckily she’s had that every step of the way in her battle. Cecil touts the Issaquah Relay to anyone who will listen, even her students when she substitute teaches. “I always highlight how much fun it is and how much good they’re doing, not necessarily for themselves, but for somebody they don’t even know,” she said. The money collected from pledges and fundraising events go toward the American Cancer Society’s goal of creating a world where cancer no longer threatens anyone. A big part of that is sent to research, where doctors are continually looking for cures, Cecil said. “I think about when I started doing Relay to now, and some of the medications I’m on now were not even developed at the time I got sick,” she said. “That only happens because of research.” That’s one of the main reasons she supports Relay For Life, and will continue to until the American Cancer Society reaches its goal. “I never thought I’d be walking for myself, as they say,” she said, “but the Relay is such a nurturing, welcome environment. It’s wonderful to know that all these people are working together for a common cause.”

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4Interstate 90 and 12th Avenue Northwest crossing — This site really only exists on paper. Niven said the city is hoping for a highway crossover at 12th Avenue or a nearby street. This site and the Gilman/ Front Street location are somewhat intertwined. City officials are hoping for state funding of a traffic study at the jammed Front Street ramps to I-90. The hope is the study will not only lead to a revamping of the ramp area, but also a crossing for I-90 elsewhere in the city. A public portion or open space is a big part of the vision for each location. For example, Niven and others talked about a park or plaza at the CenturyLink location. Niven later said he sees it as a spot where people could gather for lunch and maybe watch skaters in the planned skateboard park nearby.

a.Mill full width and patch within the boundaries of the paving. b.Place a 1.5” EPM and a 1.5” type B or 2” type B overlay on top of the existing and milled pavement as specified by the worksheet form. c.Grind a taper for paved approaches and connections to existing roadways or entire roadways as required. Tie in all driveways and shoulder paving. d.Remove and replace 7 ADA ramps to meet City and Federal standards. e.Place and compact crushed surfacing top course or topsoil as required on roadway shoulders. f.Adjust manholes, catch basins, valve boxes, monument cases and other structures to the new finished grade. g.Remove and replace concrete curb and gutter per City standard specified by the worksheet form. h.Install signal loops to City standard where required. i.Install striping, traffic arrows, crosswalks, buttons, etc. j.Work on residential streets shall be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. k.All night work shall occur between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as designated by the worksheet form. Plans, specifications, bid forms, and other contract documents may be examined and obtained at the Issaquah Department of Public Works Operations, 670 1st Avenue NE, Issaquah, Washington. Questions regarding this bid may be directed to the City of Issaquah Project Manager (425) 837-3470. Proposals shall be on forms included in the contract documents and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond (with an authorized surety company as surety), made payable to the City of Issaquah, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid. A non-refundable fee of $20.00 will be charged for each set of contract documents. An additional $5.00 will be charged if mailing is required. The City of Issaquah reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities and to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid after the time announced for the opening, or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty-five (65) days. Bidders must comply with all applicable governmental requirements including but not limited to, affirmative action programs and other equal opportunity actions as explained in the specifications. EEO/AA/Nondiscrimination against handicapped.

IF YOU GO Economic Vitality Commission meeting 45:30 p.m. May 19 4Pickering Room 4City Hall South 41775 12th Ave. N.W. The call for a public area is why Niven doesn’t really consider as anchor projects some of the work underway in the planning area. A small park is planned for the Atlas residential development on Gilman, but Niven doesn’t see people heading to that park for lunch. The Economic Vitality Commission consists of nine residents appointed by the mayor’s office. The commission meets again next month and will continue its review of the potential anchor projects.

Public Notice 15‑1333 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Issaquah in the Office of Public Works Engineering, physical address 1775-12th Ave NW, Issaquah, Washington 98027, mailing address City of Issaquah, Department of Public Works, PO Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027 until 2:00 P.M., Pacific Time, April 30, 2015, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the 2015 Lower Lewis Creek Restoration Project, Project Number g00512. The work to be performed under the base bid includes the following Lewis Creek habitat restoration work: temporary stream diversion; clearing and grubbing; temporary access road preparation, abandonment, and restoration; stream channel excavation and haul; boulder grade control weirs, Large Woody Debris (LWD) structures; restoration of disturbed stream buffer; and property damage restoration, within the City of Issaquah, WA. Questions regarding this bid may be directed to the City of Issaquah Project Engineer (425) 837-3400. Proposals shall be on the forms included in contract documents and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond (with an authorized surety company as surety) made payable to the City of Issaquah, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid. Plans, specifications, and addenda, are available on-line through Builders Exchange of Washington, Inc. at http://www.bxwa.com. Click on: “bxwa.com”; “Posted Projects”; “Public Works”; “City of Issaquah”; “Projects Bidding” and “Project Bid Date”. Note: Bidders are encouraged to “Register as a Bidder”, in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the “Bidders List”. This service is provided free of charge to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, & Vendors bidding this project. Features: No downloading required; time saving on-line digitizer / take-off tools; automatic addenda notification; view and or print plans, details, & specifications without wait/down time at your own desk top printer, plotter, or from multiple reprographic houses utilizing on-line print order form. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require further assistance. The City of Issaquah, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that, in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. The City of Issaquah reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities and to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the time announced for the opening, or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days. Bidders must comply with all applicable governmental requirements including but not limited to, affirmative action programs and other equal opportunity actions as explained in the specifications. EEO/AA/Nondiscrimination against handicapped. Published in the Issaquah Press on April 15th and 22nd, 2015. Public Notice 15‑1334 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 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 Engineering, PO Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027, until 1:00 P.M., Pacific Time, May 6, 2015 at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the Confluence Park Phase 2 Issaquah Creek Restoration Project, Project Number G02412. The work to be performed incudes stream and floodplain restoration along 1,394 linear feet of the Issaquah Creek Mainstem and East Fork Issaquah Creek, including erosion and sediment control with stream diversion; clearing and grubbing; floodplain excavation and habitat substrate fill; installation of instream habitat logs and stumps; site preparation for vegetation plantings, including topsoil, erosion control fabric, and irrigation installation; and other work at Confluence Parks, located at 695 Rainier Blvd N., Issaquah, Washington.

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City of Issaquah offers water conservation tips City officials are encouraging residents to check their toilets for leaks. The average American home may waste more than 10,000 gallons of water each year due to running toilets, dripping faucets and other household leaks, which can significantly raise your water and wastewater bills. Nationwide, household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually. You can detect and fix a leaking toilet in five easy steps: 1. Carefully remove and set aside the toilet tank lid. 2. Place a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank.

An optional pre-bid conference will be held on site at 10:00 am on April 28, 2015. The location of the prebid conference will held at the Confluence Parks picnic shelter, located in the park at 695 Rainier Blvd N., Issaquah WA, 98027. Questions regarding this bid may be directed to the City of Issaquah Project Engineer (425) 837-3400. Proposals shall be on the forms included in contract documents and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond (with an authorized surety company as surety) made payable to the City of Issaquah, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid. Plans, specifications, and addenda, are available on-line through Builders Exchange of Washington, Inc. at http://www.bxwa.com. Click on: “bxwa.com”; “Posted Projects”; “Public Works”; “City of Issaquah”; “Projects Bidding” and “Project Bid Date”. (Note: Bidders are encouraged to “Register as a Bidder”, in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the “Bidders List”. This service is provided free of charge to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, & Vendors bidding this project. Features: No downloading required; time saving on-line digitizer / take-off tools; automatic addenda notification; view and or print plans, details, and specifications without wait/down time at your own desk top printer, plotter, or from multiple reprographic houses utilizing on-line print order form. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require further assistance. The City of Issaquah reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities and to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the time announced for the opening, or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days. The City of Issaquah, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that, in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. Bidders must comply with all applicable governmental requirements, including, but not limited to, affirmative action programs and other equal opportunity actions as explained in the specifications. EEO/AA/Nondiscrimination against handicapped. Published in the Issaquah Press on April 15th and 22nd, 2015.

Public Notice 15‑1337 CITY OF ISSAQUAH DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Issaquah Development Commission will hold a Public Hearing on May 6, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall South, located at 135 East Sunset Way, Issaquah. Notice is hereby given that an application for a Master Site Plan and a Site Development Permit (Applications No’s. MSP14-00002, SDP1400001) has been made by the Issaquah School District for a new middle school that will include one, two and three story sections and provide approximately 131,161 square feet of academic, athletic and performing arts space on a 63 acre site. The site development will impact approximately 32 acres and include a middle school and high school bus loop, middle school softball field and track and field and shared bike and pedestrian route. The existing Transportation Center located on the western side of 2nd Avenue South will also have a new driveway and the bus parking lot expanded. The project site is located at 500 2nd Avenue SE (site of existing Clark Elementary School and Tiger Mountain High School) and north of Issaquah High School. The Transportation Center is addressed as 805 2nd Avenue SE. This public hearing is limited to the Development Commission’s review of new information submitted by the Applicant after the February 18, 2015 public hearing. The additional items for discussion are the Traffic Study, the SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance, blank walls of the school building facades, and the reconfigured parking along

3. Wait 15 minutes and do not flush. 4. If food coloring appears in the toilet bowl, the flapper valve in your toilet is leaking and should be replaced. 5. Visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense website, www.epa.gov/ watersense/our_water/ fix_a_leak.html, to learn more about repairing a leaking toilet and other water savings tips. Other simple actions that can add up to a lot of saved water include: 4Taking shorter showers. 4Turning off the water while brushing your teeth. 4Running full loads of clothes and dishes. 4Repairing leaks promptly. 4Making sure your irrigation (sprinkler) system is in good working order.

the access road east of SE Evans. Those desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should notify the Development Services Department of their interest by writing to P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027-1307, or attend the public hearing. The Development Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council who is the decision maker. The decision, once rendered, is appealable. Plans are available for review at the City of Issaquah Development Services Department, 1775 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah, WA. For more information, contact Amy Tarce at 425-837-3097 or amyt@ issaquahwa.-gov. Published in the Issaquah Press on April 22, 2015. Public Notice 15‑1339 Public Hearing Notice Jazz Run Preliminary Plat PP14-00003 The City of Issaquah Hearing Examiner will hold a Public Hearing on the Jazz Run Preliminary Plat on April 28, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Eagle Room in Issaquah City Hall, located at 130 East Sunset Way, Issaquah. The proposal is to subdivide a 6.2 acre site into 19 lots for construction of single family residences. Lot sizes range between 4,661 and 6,549 square feet. The proposal includes a .46 acre stormwater/utility tract (Tract A) and a 2.4 acre wetland/open space tract (Tract B). There are currently 2 single family residences on the site which would be removed for the proposed development. There is a 1.76 acre Category 2 wetland on the south portion of the site. The proposal is to reduce the 75-foot wetland buffer by 25% (to 56.25 feet) with planting enhancement of the reduced buffer and enhancement in part of the wetland area. Access to the proposed lots is from a new public street off SE 48th Street. The site is location is 23023, 23121, 23131 SE 48th Street. Individuals may provide comments at the public hearing or comments may be sent to Peter Rosen at City of Issaquah, P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027; or email at peterr@issaquahwa.gov Public comments will be documented in the file and forwarded to reviewers. The project file and plans are available for review at the Permit Center, 1775 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah. Published in the Issaquah Press on April 22, 2015. Public Notice 15‑1341 City of Issaquah Public Works Engineering, PO Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Confluence Parks Phase 2 - Issaquah Creek Restoration, is located at 695 Rainier Blvd N in Issaquah in King county. This project involves 2.6 acres of soil disturbance for stream restoration construction activities. The receiving waterbody is Issaquah Creek. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Issaquah Press on April 22nd and 29th, 2015.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Transitioning our views of transgender

A safe space: Equal Club

Join the Gay-Straight Alliance at Skyline

High school is a confusing place where countless awkward personalities mingle, experiment socially and Megan So academically, Liberty and embark High School on tumultuous journeys of self-discovery. Kimberly McVicker is like any other teen — she seeks happiness and wants to be comfortable being herself. However, a particular quality of hers has impacted her life more negatively than it should. Kim is transgender. Assigned male at birth, she identifies as a female, and has faced numerous obstacles in her pursuit of happiness. “Before I transitioned, I was very confused and uncomfortable about my gender. I felt wrong forcing myself to be masculine,” Kim said. “Now that I have come out as trans, I feel less fake and I am more comfortable expressing who I am.” Having officially transitioned about a year ago, Kim can finally be herself — at a price. Kim and other transgender teens face discrimination and discomfort at school: restroom complications, sports issues and harassment. We need to see the big picture: Transgender is part of a whole, a part of a person. And everyone, regardless of gender, deserves respect. We can start by respecting people’s preferred pronouns and by remembering The Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated.

High school is one of the most difficult times for teenagers when it comes to expressing their sexuality. Zoe Buchli ThankIssaquah fully, there High School are clubs like Equal Club at Issaquah High School to provide students with a safe environment for talking about gender identification. Equal Club “aims to spread awareness and acceptance of all genders and sexualities,” Issaquah High School senior Caroline Audette, president of Equal Club, said. The atmosphere of Equal Club is accepting and warm, and it is also a place where members can relax and feel no judgment when it comes to how they choose to identify. At the beginning of each meeting, Audette leads everyone in introductions where each person says his or her name, gender pronouns they prefer to use and answers an icebreaker question. By the time introductions are over, almost all of the members, new and old, feel at ease in this inviting group of individuals. No matter how you choose to identify, the people in this club are sure to make you feel welcomed. Meetings are every Tuesday right after school in supervisor Shannon Henderson’s room, 2305.

The GayStraight Alliance Network is a national organization focused on empowering youth leaders to advocate for the rights Erika Kumar of LGBTQ Skyline youths. High School Skyline’s own GSA club, a member of the GSA Network, has in the past brought together LGTBQ and straight students to work together and educate the Skyline community about the importance of equality for all youths. Last year, Skyline’s GSA club participated in the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network’s annual Day of Silence, the largest student-led action, founded in 1996. GSA organized the Day of Silence; students from all grades vowed to take a day of silence in school to draw attention to the silence and isolation caused by the harassment many LGTBQ students face daily. Students and club members used the Day of Silence and other events to take a stand against LGBTQ bullying and violence to create a safer and more welcoming community at Skyline. Though GSA club did not meet this year, counselor Lynsey Walker has recognized the importance of LGTBQ awareness and is working to restart the club. Interested in joining? Email Ms. Walker at walkerl@ issaquah.wednet.edu.

Girl-Up Club combats gender inequality The Eastside Catholic Girl-Up Club’s mission is to raise funds to provide the tools girls in developing Billy Dimlow countries Eastside Catholic need to High School acquire an education. Kate Christensen, Fiona Madden, Sienna Colburn and Meredith Troy founded the Girl-Up Club to combat the gender inequality still deeply ingrained in our world. “It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to be able to play sports, go to school and even have a career,” Troy, a junior, said. “Lots of girls aren’t allowed to do all of these things.” The Girl-Up Club has 30 members and is continuing to grow. The club has made a difference in the Eastside Catholic community by organizing fundraisers and raising awareness about the issues women around the world still face. The club’s most popular event is an annual powder-puff football tournament, a popular event in which girls break the social norms around football and engage in the rough sport while having fun. The club plans to continue to raise awareness and hopes to recruit more members who are passionate about the cause. Feel free to join a meeting in adviser Scott Alcorn’s room, D503, during community period on Wednesdays.

Book: ‘Yes Please’ By Amy Poehler Although released in October 2014, Amy Poehler’s book is current because of her presence on television. Poehler is a feminist icon, an internationally recognized actress and director, and a comedy idol preaching the motto of doing what makes you happy. Her book “Yes Please” may make you awkwardly snort-laugh in public places, cry because you are overcome by her inspiring words or make you force the person sitting next to you to read what you just read because you can’t get over it.

Movie: ‘Chappie’

Artificial intelligence has long been examined on the screen, but with the recent advancements in science it is nearly a reality. In a futuristic world, a police robot is reprogrammed to think and feel like an organic human. “Chappie,” directed by Neill Blomkamp, stars Dev Patel and Hugh Jackman and is a riveting tale documenting the struggle of a robot to tz find its By Jaimie Wal place in Issaquah society. High School

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Learn the terminology of the LGBTQ community You may know the terms lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, but there are several other terms of which you might be unaware. Sexual orientation and romantic orientation are completely different and independent of each other. Sexual orientation is the sexual/physical attraction toward a gender, while romantic orientation is the possible development of romantic feelings for a gender. Sexual orientations include heterosexuality,

homosexuality, bisexuality, pansexuality (attraction to all genErika Kumar ders) Skyline and High School asexuality (lack of sexual attraction). Romantic orientations include homoromanticism, biromanticism, panromanticism, and aromanticism. For instance, a bisexual homoromantic female

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would experience sexual attraction to both males and females but only develop romantic feelings toward females. Gender identity is a completely separate spectrum. The majority of people are cisgender: the gender they identify as is the gender they were assigned at birth. Some are transgender, or they identify with a different gender than the one assigned to them at birth. Some are bigender, or identify with more than one gender identity, while oth-

ers identify as pangender, or have a gender identity compromised of many gender expressions. Intersex people are born with a genetic variation in which their reproductive or sexual anatomy doesn’t distinctly fall under the categories of male or female. Nonbinary and genderqueer are the terms for gender identities that fall outside the gender binary. Identities under the nonbinary umbrella include androgyne (a blend of both

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sophomore Megan Freer, “As a child, I was enrolled in ballet and given dolls to play with simply because I am a girl, although that is what I naturally drifted toward as well. I have also been told multiple times that as a girl interested in the STEM fields, there will always be a job available to me, due to the scarcity of women in those fields.”

identify with very specific labels, while others simply say they are queer. Also, remember that sexuality and gender identity are fluid. Just because someone used to identify one way doesn’t mean they will for the rest of their lives. Respect for each individual and their identity is the key to promoting acceptance of the LGBTQ community. *This is not a comprehensive list of LGBTQ terms.

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“I think that it can actually be pretty hard for guys, too, because there’s a pressure to not be able to express our feelings, to become closer with other people and to pursue our true interests. I also am bothered by how constricted women are in certain situations with what they’re able to achieve.”

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“My whole life, being Indian, I have been subjected to stereotypes regarding each and every aspect of my life. I was always expected to be the one to participate and be No. 1 at everything. My brother, though he was expected to work hard, was given more leniency when it came to the product of his work.”

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