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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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Annexation of Klahanie could cost $6 million

The area would add $600,000 annually to city coffers

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com Should the city annex the Klahanie area, preliminary reports

say that it will come with a $6 million one-time cost and provide almost $600,000 in annual revenue.

The large sum was derived by Nesbitt Planning and Management Inc. Owner Tom Nesbitt presented a draft cost report to the Land & Shore Committee on April 9. The largest draw of funds from the initial annexation would be from Public Works operation and maintenance, including more

than $5 million for things such as road improvements and storm water management.

Additionally, an estimated $500,000 would go to expanding the police force to provide adequate service to the area.

However, while Nesbitt’s report called for an additional five officers, Chief Paul Ayers expressed a desire for a greater number.

“We have been working with Nesbitt, explaining our needs,”

Ayers said in a separate interview. “It’s going to come down to the final study recommendations.

All I can say is, with five extra people, we could not provide the same level of service.”

Many questions remain, with data unavailable as to how a potential annexation would further affect taxing, services or city amenities.

Although the information gathering process has not ended for

FRESH-SQUEEZED FUNDRAISER

Council sets 2014 goals

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com A 56-year-old Issaquah man shot an intruder breaking into his home May 3.

In the 18500 block of Northwest Montreux Drive, the as-yet unidentified homeowner heard someone ringing his doorbell just before 1 p.m. After failing to recognize the man who appeared to be in his mid-20s who was outside his door, the homeowner ignored it. A few moments later, the suspect threw an object through a glass front door and entered the home.

The homeowner responded to the sound and the two men struggled. The homeowner fired two shots from his handgun, striking the suspect once in the shoulder.

A delivery truck driver saw the scuffle, heard the shot and made

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com

See GOALS, Page A5

See KLAHANIE , Page A5

Homeowner shoots intruder

Developing city’s brand, combined government campus among objectives At its annual goal-setting retreat May 4, the City Council continued to look into the future.

During the five-hour meeting, attended by most of the city’s department heads and representatives from other regional authorities, the council members presented their individual goals for consideration. Once discussion was held regarding each prospective goal, council members voted on what would comprise their 2014 agenda.

Ultimately, they decided to take on such things as looking into the feasibility of a combined city campus for the government, a marketing packet to develop the city’s brand and adding metrics of the city’s current state to the official website.

Members of the council originally submitted 28 goals, which were whittled down to 21 after discussion and consolidation. The council ended up approving 11.

Those goals stretch across many areas, but reflect the council’s approach to strengthening community support, planning for future growth and increasing communication.

“The city is in a transition,” Council President Fred Butler said as he opened the meeting.

He commended the staff and government for the cooperation that had been shown in the last year.

“That is something that is, in my view, that we don’t think about very often, which is how we work with each other and how we communicate with each other.”

The many potential goals were hung all around the Knowledge Room within Swedish/Issaquah.

In turn, council members extensively explained the reasoning and implementation for each goal. Many were purposefully vague and broad in order to foster a wider approach toward a solution, such as Councilwoman Eileen Barber’s goal to encourage a greater citizen voice in decision-making. It was approved and included in the final 11.

Other goals were more specific in their intention. Councilman Joshua Schaer presented a goal

the City Council, it has already received the bulk of the commissioned report. Before council members decide whether to give residents of the Klahanie potential annexation area a vote, the council will host two public input meetings for residents of both locations to voice their opinions.

Through taxes and fees, the

See SHOOTING, Page A6

Photos By Greg Farrar

At top, Juliana Southwick (left) and Sofia Hirao pour lemonade for a line of customers May 1 on Southeast 46th Street near Cougar Ridge Elementary School as part of a Girl Scout fundraiser to provide drinking water in Third World countries.

At left, Kellyn Claeys (left) and Hallah Waldbaum wave signs on the sidewalk to get the attention of motorists, as 14 girls from Brownie Troop 42491 raised $813.50 for a Seattlebased organization, Splash. Above, the activity at the lemonade stand is brisk, as funds raised will go to help children in poverty around the world. Money can still be contributed to help reach the troop’s $1,500 goal at www.crowdrise.com/ LemonadeforCleanWater.

Win a prize in Lake Sammamish kokanee fry count contest The Bellevue-Issaquah Chapter of Trout Unlimited is offering a contest to see who can correctly predict the number of kokanee fry counted in the 2013 migration of fry from Ebright and Lewis creeks into Lake Sammamish.

The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Coho Cafe in Issaquah.

During the past seven years, chapter volunteers have been counting the number of fry that migrate downstream from the spawning areas into Lake Sammamish to help in the kokanee recovery efforts for Lake Sam-

mamish.

Here are some hints and details regarding past fry counts: The greatest yearly number of fry counted on Lewis Creek was 4,656 in 2010; the greatest yearly number of fry counted on Ebright Creek was 3,368 in 2012. The total number of fry counted in both Ebright and Lewis creeks this year through April 6 is 4,879, which is approximately one-third through the counting season.

Predict the final combined total fry count for Ebright and Lewis creeks. Email your prediction, along with your name

and email address, to info@ tu-bi.org.

Only one entry is allowed per name and email address.

The winner will be the predicted number closest to the combined total count for both creeks, and will be notified by email two weeks after the final trapping session for both creeks.

Entries must be received by midnight May 10. In case of a tie, the prize will be divided equally among the winners.

Source: The Seattle Times

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High schools ranked among state’s best Issaquah and Skyline high schools were ranked among the highest performing schools in Washington in this year’s Best High Schools report from U.S. News and World Report.

Both Issaquah and Skyline earned national and state rankings and were also awarded silver medals, among 45 schools in Washington, according to the U.S. News and World Report website.

The annual review recognizes top performing high schools based on math, reading and college readiness. Issaquah High School placed 17th out of 587 high schools in Washington and 837th out of 21,035 in the country. Skyline High School placed 41st in the state ranking and 1,535th in the national ranking.

A three-step process was used to determine the best high schools. The first two steps were to ensure that the schools serve students well, using performance on state proficiency tests as the benchmarks. For those schools that made it past the first two steps, a third step assessed the degree to which schools prepare students for college-level work, based on state exit exams and Advanced Placement exams.

Go to www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools to see how other schools in Washington ranked.

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Swedish wants to extend facilities, development agreement

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com Swedish executives met with the City Council Land & Shore Committee on April 9 to discuss potential future expansion of their current Issaquah Highlands site.

Specifically, they asked to directly manage their own titled site from the city instead of going through developer Port Blakely, and for an extension on their development agreement, from 2013 to 2017. The extension would give hospital

leaders time to decide how to expand and when.

A year after opening, the hospital has met with a greater amount of success than anticipated and the group that met with city leaders wanted to discuss possible avenues to capitalize on that performance.

“Admission activity continues to run ahead of projection,” Highlands Swedish board of directors member Chuck Lytle said in a presentation to the committee. “Growth was indeed a bit of a surprise.”

Recently, Swedish/Provi-

dence Hospital entered into a purchase contract with Port Blakely to acquire an additional 10.4 acres of land. However, due to the unpredictable future of healthcare caused by the Affordable Care Act, which goes into effect Oct. 1, Swedish executives said at the meeting that they wish to extend the development agreement with the city to more carefully approach additional buildout of services and facilities.

City Department of Economic Development Director Keith Niven said

he saw the opportunity as a good one for Issaquah.

Even though the precise details are still undetermined, he said that the city’s approval would help with the future of healthcare in the area.

“They’re concerned about moving too quickly before they’re sure about what their model will be,” Niven said in a separate interview about the hospital’s growth. He spoke in favor of the expanded timeline. “They’re worried that the absorption of the 500 square feet they are

buying from Port Blakely might take longer than five years.”

One hurdle that was mentioned in the committee meeting was that Swedish/Providence wished to have an accelerated decision from the City Council regarding the extension.

Because of the expiration of the city’s current development agreement, and Port Blakely’s decision to sell off its holdings in the highlands, Swedish/Providence considers time of the essence. They asked for the extension by Labor Day.

“Is that possible with the steps that we go through with the community and everything?” Council President Fred Butler asked with concern about the short timeline requested by the parties. “I’ve been around long enough to know that if you start cutting corners, you run the risk creating controversy that you wouldn’t have if you had taken the time.”

Niven agreed that the short window complicated the process, but said he was confident that the city could fulfill the request.

Mary Lou Pauly announces City Council candidacy

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com

With a background in A week before the King civil engiCounty candidate filings neering, begin, Mary Lou Pauly has the recent thrown her hat into the City retiree Council ring. from an Having lived in Issaquah environsince 1993, the Canamental Mary Lou Pauly dian born 53-year-old has consultserved on the Development ing firm has been growCommission for the past ing in public stature for 19 years and has had a the past few years. When growing interest in taking a the council searched for a larger role in the city. replacement for Council“I’ve spent the last three woman Maureen McCarry months looking at camand, most recently State paigning,” she said about Sen. Mark Mullet, Pauly her decision to officially applied and was interannounce her candidacy. “I viewed for the position. figured it was the right time When the council chose to run.”

Councilwoman Stacy Good-

man and Councilman Joe Forkner for the respective positions, Pauly said that they were the right choices to make and they only heightened her esteem for those serving in the Issaquah government.

“All the hours they put forth is incredible,” she said. “If you’re a person who loves civics, it just makes you want to join their team. I mean this is the ‘A team.’”

The position she will run for is the one that Forkner will vacate in his bid for mayor. As incumbents for other expiring council seats are expected to run this year, Forkner’s is the only open seat without an

incumbent.

Pauly said she hopes to bring her long-standing knowledge of land use and her great appreciation of the Central Issaquah Plan into the leadership position. Though she said she doesn’t have a written platform just yet, she intends to help the city grow within the spirit of the plan and it’s intents.

“I think the CIP is the most exciting thing to come to town,” she said.

“I’m really excited about what it could be. They have a really long-range focus and I’m so proud that the council is moving forward.”

Though she has never

ran an official campaign before, she is receiving significant help from multiple sources. She has met with several council members about how to proceed and her campaign has some experienced leadership; former Councilman John Traeger is serving has her campaign manager.

Regarding the election, she said she wants to find as much public input as possible.

“I want to try and get as many forums set up for the community,” she said, wanting to meet more of the public and become a more recognizable figure in Issaquah. “And, if nobody runs against me, I still think

I have a big job to do.”

If three or more candidates file for the same position, state law mandates that a primary election must be held in June, leaving the two candidates that receive the most votes to compete in the November general election.

More than anything, Pauly said she hopes to maintain Issaquah through the CIP. Protecting the things she appreciates about the city is “one of the reasons that I fell in love with the CIP.” “It’s a way of preserving everything you already have and also preserve the green space around the area,” she said.

County executive to join local Sign forum draws crowd, no consensus discussion of coal trains

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com

King County Executive Dow Constantine will join a discussion of controversial coal trains, coal ports and their impact on the Pacific Northwest at the May 15 meeting of Democrats in the 5th Legislative District in Issaquah. The public is invited.

Constantine, who opposes the plan to ship coal from Montana and Wyoming through the Northwest to proposed ports at Cherry Point near Bellingham and Longview, will be joined by representatives of two

leading opponents of the plan — Washington Conservation Voters and Power Past Coal, accordDow Constantine ing to a press release from the 5th District Democrats.

The coal train meeting is the focus of the May 15 monthly meeting of the 5th District Democrats at Issaquah City Hall’s Eagle Room, 130 E. Sunset Way. Networking starts at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

The proposal to ship coal through the Northwest for export to Asia,

and to build the ports to handle the exports, has attracted considerable opposition from politicians and environmental groups, according to the release.

Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber have called “in the strongest possible terms” for a thorough review of the plan.

Other groups, including the Seattle-based Bullitt Foundation and Sierra Club, also oppose the proposal. Major decisions on leasing the coal reserves are expected to be made

by Sally Jewell, the former CEO of REI Inc., who is now secretary of the Interior Department.

An environmental impact statement on the project is currently being prepared.

owners and city leaders came to discuss the city’s evolving standards.

There was almost no The Pickering Room was vacancy as 40 people gath- plastered from wall to ered at City Hall Northeast wall with examples of to discuss the future of the signage from various city’s signage. cities.

Led by Keith Niven, The attendees were executive director of the given two colors of stickEconomic Development ers and told to mark the Department, he welcomed examples of signage that the full room to discuss they liked and those they thoughts about the current did not. sign code.

The majority of opin“We want to see what ions spoke of unobtrusive, it is that comes out of tastefully clean design this meeting, and take that would be helpful to that info to the Economic motorists and pedestriVitality Commission,” he ans. told the group. “We want After an extended to see whether or not back and forth between there are things we might the varied audience want to suggest changmembers to gauge toping.” ics, the most concrete Even though the meeting opinions were delivered was held in the morning of regarding the code’s a workday, many business stance on signage facing

Interstate 90.

Erik Paulson, partner with Michael’s Chevrolet of Issaquah, said restrictions certainly hampered efforts to bring customers from the interstate to the dealership.

“We are certainly suffering from the sign code,” he said. “We want to be in Issaquah. We love it here, but it’s tough to be here.”

The meeting was a very preliminary step towards changes in the sign code. Topics discussed and issues raised in the forum will be refined and brought to the Economic Vitality Commission’s next meeting May 1. There, commission members may begin to construct recommendations to bring before the City Council.

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Home and garden show returns to Pickering Barn The second annual Issaquah-Sammamish Home and Garden Show, held in conjunction with the weekly Issaquah Farmers Market, is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Admission to the show is free. Attendees can visit with more than 20 local businesses and organizations specializing in home and garden products, and services.

Learn from local experts on how to remodel, decorate and finance your home, inside and out. Get insight into patios, outdoor rooms, painting services, shelving and cabinets, heating and cooling systems, landscapes and more.

Vendors at the show will provide giveaways, advice, presentations and information in their different areas of expertise.

The market and show can host more than 8,500 visitors. Free parking is available in the public parking lot behind Pickering Barn, accessed from Lake Drive.

The show is coordinated

by The Issaquah Press newspaper group.

Meet the Reptile Man at Family Night on May 10 Encompass has teamed up with Virginia Mason Medical Center Issaquah for a free Family Night on May 10 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. The Reptile Man is the featured performance for the evening, providing kids with the opportunity to pet alligators, hold snakes and learn amazing things about these fascinating creatures.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for activities, crafts and snacks. The Reptile Man performance begins at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $10 per family.

Encompass has historically co-sponsored Family Nights with other local organizations in the Snoqualmie Valley. This will be the first Family Night in Issaquah.

Learn more at www. encompassnw.org or call

Encompass at 888-2777.

Local businesses work to keep Issaquah clean In honor of Earth Day, employees of the Hilton in Issaquah worked together to pick up litter to help keep the town clean. The efforts were part of a citywide Spring Clean Up for Issaquah, according to a press release from Hilton.

Employees from all departments suited up in boots, gloves and orange safety vests. “Team Issaquah” worked its way through the rain and mud to fill 15 trash bags.

Several other individuals and groups in Issaquah were a big part of the Spring Clean Up on April 20, including Kiwanis Club of Issaquah, Downtown Issaquah Association, CleanScapes, Tavon Center, Friends of Youth, Bellevue College, Drug Free Community Coalition and the Boy Scouts.

This year, the beautification party concentrated on areas south of Interstate 90.

Community Caring Award nominations due May 17 Life Enrichment Options, AtWork!, Special Olympics Issaquah and the Tavon Center invite the community to nominate volunteers who dedicates themselves to supporting those with developmental disabilities for a Community Caring Award, as part of the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce’s Community Volunteer Awards.

Awards will be presented at the 34th annual Community Awards Banquet on May 30, where Issaquah’s service clubs celebrate and honor those volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Deadline for nominations is May 17. Nominees need to be from the Issaquah area (within the Issaquah School District boundaries).

Submit a nomination at www.lifeenrichmentoptions.org.

morial Day, The Issaquah Press will print its fourth annual veterans section — Lest We Forget.

We want your photos and information, veterans.

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 information to us, you don’t need to do so again. We keep them on file.

Fill out your form at www.issaquahpress.com and email your photo to editor@isspress.com.

Give big to support the history museum Last year, the annual GiveBIG campaign, hosted by the Seattle Foundation, raised $7.43 million to support local nonprofit organizations, including the Issaquah History Museums.

This year, the local organization is hoping to take part in the success again, according to a press release from the history museums.

This year, GiveBIG will increase every donation made between now and midnight May 15. A share of every donation made through the Seattle Foundation’s online giving website will be matched by the Seattle Foundation and the GiveBIG corporate sponsors.

Founded in 1972, the Issaquah History Museums serves 15,000 people with two museums and only two full-time employees.

By donating to the museums through the GiveBIG campaign, the museums will be able to continue to preserve and share the history of Issaquah. Donate at http://bit.ly/10etTJA.

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Practice safety on rivers and lakes Dry, warm weather means more people are outdoors enjoying the sunshine and waterways.

The warm weather conditions mean the public will look for ways to cool off.

What better way than taking advantage of the beautiful areas that surround us?

Unfortunately, sun, heat and fair-weather activities such as swimming also present their share of hazards. Drowning is the second leading cause of injury/death for children under the age of 18, according to a press release from Eastside Fire & Rescue. Most drowning deaths occur in outdoor settings such as lakes, rivers, and ponds.

Fishing and boating are major factors in drowning among middle-age men, according to the release.

U.S. Coast Guard-approved

life jackets are required for children 12 years or younger while on boats less than 19 feet long. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe is to always wear a life jacket when fishing and playing in or near the water.

It is important to understand your limits and be aware of water conditions.

Dangerous currents, cold water temperatures, hidden debris and objects in the water can pose unknown hazards.

Hot dogs not cool in the summer Regional Animal Services of King County wants to remind pet owners to keep their furry friends safe and cool as we head toward summer.

Because animals can’t sweat like humans, they are more likely to overheat, especially when the temperature rises above 70 degrees, according to

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a press release from the Regional Animal Services of King County.

Be sure to provide plenty of fresh, cool water for your pets, and shade from the sun. Your pet’s paws can be burned when walking on hot pavement, and the skin on a dog’s nose can sunburn.

On hot days, limit exercise to early morning or late evening hours.

Another danger is leaving pets in a vehicle. In sunny weather, the temperature inside a car can quickly rise to 120 degrees or more, even with windows left slightly open. Animals left in a hot car, even for just a few minutes, can easily get very sick. In warm weather, leave your pets at home instead of taking them with you on errands.

For additional warm weather precautions, consult your pet’s veterinarian.

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Kokanee Work Group progress is heartening

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few years ago, the news about the kokanee salmon was pretty uniformly discouraging. Now, thanks largely to the efforts of the Kokanee Work Group, the fish species seems like it might be taking a step back from the brink.

Old-timers will tell you about the days when the streams running into Lake Sammamish were so thick with fish returning to spawn, you could practically walk across the water on their backs.

As years went by, the salmon suffered. Exploding development, particularly in the late 20th century, degraded streams and likely exacerbated a series of infamous algae blooms in the lake.

A few years ago, as few as 100 salmon fry were counted making their way into Lake Sammamish, where kokanee spend their adult lives. In spite of the low numbers, the federal government refused to designate the kokanee as an endangered species.

Things did not look good for our local salmon.

A group of local governments and individuals stepped in to try and save the fish.

The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery began a breeding program.

Local governments learned from the mistakes of the past and continue to require new developments to protect water quality, among other efforts. Individual residents also pitched in, particularly Sammamish’s Wally Pereya, who spent $175,000 of his own money to improve the stretch of Ebright Creek that flows across his property.

These efforts have paid off. In December, officials counted more than 1,000 fry swimming into the lake — an order of magnitude above the counts only a few years prior.

It’s easy to dismiss the countless task forces, work groups and fact-finding commissions that government spawns.

Many are feel-good enterprises that produce reports destined to gather dust. The Kokanee Work Group, however, seems to be one example of a group that works. While it was denied help from the federal government, it has managed to leverage the efforts of other levels of government, private groups and private citizens to produce tangible results.

This success story is helping the fish and the environment.

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Tribute to Katie comes in the color purple Wearing the color purple will never mean the same to me again.

When I throw on a purple sweater or a lavender scarf, I will know from this day forward that this color is special.

Purple is the color of royalty.

It is the color of courage. It is the color of a fighter. Purple is Katie Tinnea’s color.

Never was that more evident than April 21, when friends, family, students and staff gathered to celebrate the life of the beloved Newcastle Elementary School teacher.

Tinnea, a first-grade teacher at the school in the Issaquah School District, passed away April 4 after she was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in 2011.

The Bellevue church was awash in a sea of purple, as nearly every attendee heeded the call to honor Tinnea by displaying his or her “purple power,” instead of wearing black.

Friends and colleagues remembered Tinnea for her strength, humor and genuine, inherent kindness. They told stories of her bravery in the face of a difficult diagnosis and recalled the signature laugh that resulted in a reprimand from nurses as she sat through her chemotherapy appointments.

“Katie taught me how to laugh,” one of her colleagues said at the memorial.

That’s not a surprise to those who knew her. Tinnea was literally born to teach, following in the footsteps of her Christina mother.

Corrales-Toy Even as Press reporter a child, she knew she was destined to become an educator.

Tinnea was described as a calm, positive presence in the classroom who cared deeply about her students. Her diagnosis could not keep her from the school, and she remained in the classroom, passionately teaching her pupils.

The Newcastle Elementary School community came out in force to celebrate Tinnea, with dozens of her students in attendance, and several elaborate poster displays filled with letters to Tinnea’s young daughter from a mourning school.

In those posters, fittingly decorated in purple, was the perfect juxtaposition of two of Tinnea’s main passions — teaching and family.

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T o the E ditor Recognition deserved

GMO foods

Issaquah High School teacher Boycotts and people Jeff Berka deserves gratitude could make changes This is a great community with so many incredible schools and teachers. Certain teachers make our children want to actually talk about school and what they have learned.

A great example of this is one of the most inspirational teachers I have met at Issaquah High School, Jeff Berka. He has quietly and humbly helped and mentored so many other teachers over the years. He is a man who is extremely dedicated to bringing European studies to life.

Jeff has an incredible teaching method that makes students want to learn, and he clearly helps our students to think more on a global level. He actually travels to Europe (mostly on his own dime) to become a better teacher year after year. Many students have gone to college and majored in history and/or become teachers as a result of being in Mr. Berka’s class.

We have a diverse community, and Jeff’s efforts to make a difference in the lives of so many students at IHS is worthy of praise. If anyone knows how to get him recognition on the state or national level, I would really appreciate your help on this.

Ms. Remington makes excellent points on the GMO situation.

One way to reach women might be to ask them if it is only their jeans that make them look fat. Maybe their food is making them fat (and possibly sick) in ways they don’t realize. Challenge them to lose seven pounds in seven days. This can be accomplished on The Virgin Diet, available in the book of the same name by J.J. Virgin.

The book explains in easy-tounderstand, well-documented terms what our food system is doing to our bodies.

In the book “Seeds of Deception,” Jeffrey Smith points out that rats fed GMO soy suffered a fivefold increase in mortality, lower birth weights and the inability to reproduce. Male mice fed GMO modified soy had abnormal sperm counts. Smith also found many farmers have seen sterility or infertility in animals fed GMO corn and soy.

Perhaps Japan is a living lab for this. I have read that in Japan the young men no longer want to have sex or marry. Could their diet have something to do with this? Are they eating GMO soy?

What about autism? Is the rise in autism coinciding with the increased use of GMO foods in The Dougherty Family our diet?

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F rom the W eb Stadium construction delay

of the Gridiron Club are volunteers who invest many, many hours I’m very pleased to see the of service to the Skyline Spartan Issaquah School Board delay High School football program and the Skyline High School stadium are “caretakers” of that stadium. construction. Further, I hope I value their input into stadium the school board members and design over a third-party architect Issaquah School District staff mem- or even an ISD staff member. The bers who oversee this project will Spartan community also has many sincerely listen, with an open mind, professionals actively engaged in to the Skyline community memthe construction industry and I’m bers, especially the Skyline Gridconfident their input can result in iron Club, regarding the construc- a better stadium that meets the tion of this stadium. The members long-term needs of Skyline High

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Issaquah public hearing Currently in District 10 from page A1 territory, the Klahanie area 47 p.m. May 8 would not see any imme4Council Chambers diate change. However, if expected annual revenue 4135 E. Sunset Way would be $6,467,000, while Sammamish were to withthe annual costs for potendraw from EFR, they could Klahanie public hearing be pulled in to added costs tial annexation he fore47 p.m. May 22 with the rest of Issaquah. casted at $5,868,260. This City Council President would lead to an overall 4Challenger Elementary $598,740 benefit of revenue Fred Butler spoke with School exceeding costs per year. caution about the upcom425200 S.E. Klahanie ing annexation decision.

Nesbitt also delivered a Blvd.

“We have annexed three draft of impact that Eastdifferent areas during the side Fire & Rescue would time that I’ve been on the face should the Klahanie Potential Annexation Area council,” he said. He said it Learn more about the was important to wait until be added to the interlocal all of the information was agreement that Issaquah possible annexation, and collected and then approach shares with the fire and read the detailed draft the question with evidence. rescue service. With Dec. reports, at issaquahwa.

14, 2014, as the current “I’ve always asked myself gov/Klahanie. end date of the agreement, whether Issaquah will be stronger. It’s a work in he said. “It’s been quite stable and quite successful progress, and I don’t like to in its 13 years.” make a decision until I make continue to gather inforHe cautioned the commit- a decision.” mation.”

Regarding the $6 miltee that although it did not A final report that adlion in estimated one-time seem like there were any dresses some council coninitial hurdles to face with costs, he said that the cerns over parks maintethe inclusion of the area, he council did not react either nance and police presence still cautioned the possibil- positively or negatively to is scheduled to be delivity unforeseen changes. the report. ered during the council “It’s all right in the short “I’m not sure we knew work session on May 13. term, less certain in the what to expect, since In addition, the council long term,” he said. “While we’re using a different apwill hold two public hearproach,” he said. annexation of Klahanie ings to present Nesbitt’s would not directly affect He focused more on the report. The Issaquah City EFR’s service delivery area, revenue that the Klahanie Council will explain the PAA would bring to the findings and hopes to city, saying that they would receive input from resisimply budget for the onedents within the potential time costs. He did not offer annexation area. any specific ways in which The potential annexation they would add the cost to area includes the Klahanie the budgeting process. master-planned commufrom page A1 Above all, Butler continnity, northeast of Issaquah, ued to follow the process along with more than 12 to install flashing yellow and not make up his mind other smaller neighborleft-turn signals on at least before all of the facts were hoods nearby. The total five intersections. While available. area has a population of the council spoke in favor “We are going through a about 10,800 people in of the idea, it did not make process,” he said. “We will about 3,900 households. the final cut for inclusion in their 2014 plan.

The council considers the retreat extremely important. It not only sets focus areas for future * consideration but also allows individual members *Specializing in Ouidad (pronounced to promote their specific wee-dod) is a technique that avoids areas of interest for the the dreaded “pyramid look” while city. Councilman Tola Marts preserving and enhancing the natural curl pattern. explained that it is “one of two” most important things the council takes part in Ouidad curly hair specialist over the course of the year, and Goldwell colorist the other being the budgetwith 25 years experience. ing process.

Councilman Paul WinterCall 425- 246-2458 or stein could not attend due to visit www.lisawelnak.net illness, but both of the goals to schedule an he proposed were passed: appointment investing in a healthy community strategy and facilitating the development of a neighborhood association council. Though he was not present to speak in favor of 75 NW Dogwood Street, Issaquah, WA 98027. them, the council saw the benefits in the goals.

“Think we need to get a voice for these neighborhoods so they can have a greater involvement in the city,” Councilman Joe Forkner said.

On the other end of the spectrum, Schaer submitted nine goals at the retreat, which included CRS agents are committed to helping transportation safety and their clients and customers be successful in completing investigating lowering the a home sale or purchase. Each CRS member has completed city’s taxes. The only one to pass was the continued rigorous education and training. feasibility study of an InterCRS agents are among the top real estate agents in the nation. state 90 overcrossing near 12th Street.

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The approved goals are merely the council’s official recommendation to the administration. They will be sent to Mayor Ava Frisinger’s office, which will then place them on an official agenda bill for a future council meeting in which Laurie Ashbaugh Cory Brandt Barbara Andersen Coldwell Banker Bain RE/MAX Integrity John L Scott the goals can be ratified.

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One of the many letters Newcastle students wrote may have summed up the popular teacher best, saying to her daughter Kennedy, “Your mom was a fighter.”

At just 30 years old, Tinnea was taken from us far too soon, but her passion for life and her valor is something we can all learn from.

Next time you wear the color purple, take a moment to think of the courageous teacher who meant so much to the Newcastle community, and honor her through your daily actions.

I know that I will.

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The Issaquah Press Paula Phelps is next director of high schools

Local schools recognized for achievement award

In a letter sent to Issaquah High School families April 19, the school’s principal, Paula Phelps, announced that she would leave her post at the end of the school year to become the district’s executive director of high schools.

“For the past 15 years, this school community has been such a family to me,” Phelps wrote. “I can’t tell you what a rich experience it has been to watch your students learn, grow, laugh and leave here ready to pursue their dreams.”

Phelps said she originally turned down the offer from Superintendent Steve Rasmussen. Now that she is making the move, Phelps told families that the district wants to work closely with them in the process of selecting a new principal.

State Superintendent Randy I. Dorn and State Board Chairman Jeff Vincent recognized several Issaquah schools with the Washington Achievement Award at an awards ceremony in Covington on April 30.

A total of 381 schools received awards, including Discovery Elementary School for overall excellence, math and science; Grand Ridge Elementary School for overall excellence; Beaver Lake Middle School for overall excellence; Cascade Ridge Elementary School for math; and Sunset Elementary School for science, according to a press release from the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The Washington Achievement Awards are based on Washington’s School Achievement Index

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cluding a $50,000 one for burglary. On the premises, Nash said that they also found a motorcycle that ended up being reported stolen. Police located the owner who was able to come and retrieve it.

The suspect was transported to Harborview Medical Center.

“I would call him stable,” Nash said, after interviewing the suspect on Saturday.

The police have yet to

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the initial 911 call at about 1:05 p.m.

“It was pretty much handled by the homeowner,” Sgt. Kevin Nash said of the suspect’s capture.

Upon arresting him, the police found that he had two different warrants, in-

and recognize elementary, middle school, high school and comprehensive schools. Schools are awarded using performance from 2010 to 2012 on statewide assessments in reading, writing, math and science, as well as graduation rates.

Harlem Globetrotters lead skills clinic in July The Harlem Globetrotters will be in Issaquah July 22-27 for a clinic, for ages 6-12, at 24 Hour Fitness, 5712 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway.

Globetrotters will be on court for two-hour sessions — coaching, motivating and working with participating children. Registration is $59 per session; spots fill up fast. Parents can register at www. harlemglobetrotters.com/ clinics.

charge him, but Nash said they expect to charge him with first-degree burglary.

He added that crimes of this nature have been increasing.

“They’ll knock on the door several times and then break right in through the front door,” he said.

“We highly suggest for homeowners to have alarms. In my opinion, these burglaries are on the rise.”

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P olice & F ire Three’s company The police were called to the 24200th block of Southeast 28th Street in Sammamish a little before 9 a.m. April 13 after a man got in a verbal fight with his sister’s boyfriend.

The three live together at the house, where trouble began the day before when the boyfriend claimed he saw naked people in the back yard and accused his pregnant girlfriend of lying about her whereabouts.

During the heated discussion, the girlfriend reached to take the boyfriend’s phone away from him and scratched his face. The argument picked up again the next morning, but this time the brother intervened and began exchanging heated words with the boyfriend. The brother told police the boyfriend abuses prescription painkillers and that he has, over the last year, heard his sister’s boyfriend yell at her and threaten her. The girlfriend admitted her boyfriend occasionally took pain pills to “take the edge off” but downplayed his drug use. The boyfriend asked the police to arrest his girlfriend for the scratch he had on his face.

He got angry with the officers when they didn’t and drove away.

Vandalism Someone broke into the city’s old operations and maintenance facility in the 2000 block of 228th

ON THE MAP See the Issaquah Police Department’s reported activity from the previous 72 hours at a crime map created by the city at http://bit.ly/ZPHFbA. Addresses contained in the map have been rounded to the nearest hundred block.

The address displayed reflects the location where the officer responded to the incident — not necessarily where the incident occurred.

Avenue Southeast. Police noticed a damaged garage door at about 11:51 p.m. April 14. The nature of the damage would give people access to the building.

Burglary A homeowner in the 2900 block of 252nd Avenue Southeast called police to report a burglary between 9:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. April 16. Someone gained access through a rear window that may not have been locked. The homeowners were missing a laptop computer and jewelry worth about $3,970.

Pedlars At about 3:26 p.m. April 18, police responded to the

2700 block of 232nd Place Southeast when someone reported a door-to-door saleswoman in the area.

Officers found there were possibly up to seven people selling magazines without a license. Officers found the group’s manager and informed him of the city’s laws requiring permits for door-to-door sales, and asked the man to collect his workers.

Keep off the furniture A manager called police April 19 in the 6200 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast to receive help with asking a customer to leave the premises. The manager told the responding officer that the subject kept putting his feet on the furniture. Officer asked the subject to leave and he did.

DUI arrest Police arrested a 53-year-old woman April 19 in the 1700 block of Northwest Mall Street for driving under the influence. Her blood alcohol content read .158 percent; the legal limit is .08 percent.

Erratic driving A juvenile problem was called in April 20 involving a vehicle driving up and down in the 300 block of Rainier Boulevard South.

The reporting person said the suspects were driving recklessly near the community center and yelling.

The responding officer was

unable to locate the vehicle in question.

A hard-boiled mystery A man alerted the police that an egg was thrown at his truck April 20 in the 23200 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road and that he thought it was his neighbor who committed the act. He had no proof, but said he saw his neighbor outside just after the egg was thrown.

School zone traffic offense Someone called police April 24 to complain about a blue-colored Dodge Challenger driving recklessly in the 700 block of Northwest Holly Avenue.

He stated that it is an ongoing problem with the vehicle, and indicated that he believed the vehicle was speeding through the neighborhood and was squealing tires.

What’s that smell?

Police responded to the corner of Newport Way Northwest and Southeast 54th Street for a reported suspicious odor April 24.

Upon arrival, the officers could smell something burning. The person reported the smell of a “meth lab,” but the officer did not smell chemicals in the area as was described on the phone.

The Press publishes names of those charged with felony crimes.

Information comes directly from local police reports.

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EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE REPORTS FOR APRIL 26-30 4At 10:56 a.m. April 26, two engines were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injury in the 100 block Highlands Drive Northeast.

4An engine was sent to assist at the scene of a motor vehicle accident in the 100 block of 228th Avenue Northeast. There were no injuries.

4An engine was dispatched at 6:29 p.m.

April 26 to investigate an unauthorized burning in the 100 block of Front Street North.

4An engine was sent at 7:48 a.m. April 27 to investigate an unauthorized burning in the 1400 block of 238th Avenue Southeast.

4Two engine crews oversaw an authorized controlled burning at 4:42 p.m. April 28 in the 15000 block of 260th Avenue Southeast.

4An engine crew extinguished a passenger vehicle fire at 12:20 p.m. April 29 in the 100 block of Southeast 16th Street.

4Two engine crews extinguished a building fire at 8:59 p.m. April 30 in the 22900 block of Southeast 41st Place.

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AMBER alerts now available on cellphones Washington residents can now receive AMBER alerts on their cellphone.

There are three different alerts issued through the Wireless Emergency Alert system, according to a press release from Washington State Patrol.

Those are Presidential Alerts, or alerts issued by the president, Imminent Threat alerts, or alerts for severe man-made or natural disasters, and AMBER Alerts.

AMBER Alerts are used to locate abducted children.

Recently, a wireless AMBER Alert allowed police to locate a missing child.

However, the timing of the alert was not ideal, and the police received feedback on it. As a result, cellphone users can opt out of these alerts by contacting their wireless provider or go to http://bit.ly/JszUxj.

Liberty teachers recognized for hard work Liberty High School teachers Debbie Sutton and Sarah Duran were selected as Liberty’s Outstanding Educators for the 2012-13 school year, according to a press release from the school.

The teachers were selected and recognized as teachers or educators who have gone above and beyond the normal expectations of their job to enhance the education of Liberty students.

The teachers were nominated by Liberty High School students.

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‘The Magical Stranger’ author comes to library

ow do you turn a story about murder in the 1920s into something sexy, modern and entertaining?

That’s the question Village Theatre does not plan to have any trouble answering as the musical “Chicago” opens May 9.

After six weeks of production design and only four or five weeks of rehearsal time, the John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse musical will play through June 29 and then move out for an Everett run from July 5 through July 28. The traditionally dazzling show follows a murderer-turned-celebrity in prohibition-era Chicago with a satirical, darkly comedic eye.

When asked why Village Theatre decided to put on “Chicago,” Director Steve Tomkins had an easy answer.

“You have a checklist of shows you always want to do, and ‘Chicago’ is one of those,” he said. “Every year, we do a survey of which shows people want to see and ‘Chicago’ is always at the top of the list.”

“Chicago” is now the second longest running musical on Broadway which Tomkins said is a natural draw for talent and audiences alike. To follow in the footsteps of the original choreography and it’s award-winning 1997 revival has left the company with the foundation to create an engaging show but also a challenge in how to make it a personal production for the Issaquah stage.

On Nov. 28, 1979, accomplished Navy pilot Peter Rodrick died when his plane crashed in the Indian Ocean, leaving behind a devastated wife, two daughters, and a 13-year-old son.

In “The Magical Stranger,” author Stephen Rodrick explores the life and death of the man who indelibly shaped his life, even as he remained a mystery.

Rodrick will present his book at 7 p.m. May 15 at the King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way. A blend of memoir and reportage, the book is a reflection on the meaning of service and the power of a father’s legacy, according to a press release from the Issaquah Library.

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Issaquah student wins top honor award For the fourth year in a row, Issaquah High School sophomore Hannah Balducci has won an award in the Scholastic Art and Writing competition.

Balducci won the gold medal for Best in Grade in the 2013 contest.

For the past three years, Balducci has won for either photography or writing in the competition.

Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath and Andy Warhol have all been recognized.

This year, Balducci is a Gold Key winner, the top honor at the regional level.

This is a global competition and more than 230,000 works of art and writing were submitted.

Only about 15,000 submissions received Gold Keys and only 1,950 medals were awarded.

Balducci has been in-

Village Theatre hopes to slay with killer musical,

‘CHICAGO’ Taryn Darr stars as Roxie Hart in Village Theatre’s musical production of ‘Chicago.’

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“You sort of feel like the ghost of Fosse is on your shoulder,” he said, referring to the legendary theater choreographer.

“We want to pay homage to Fosse, but we want to do our own show as well.”

Tomkins described the

vited to attend the awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Issaquah High School places at state Solo and Ensemble Contest On April 26 and 27, Issaquah High School won several awards at the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Hi Tones won first place in the women’s large ensemble category.

Led by Savannah Young, other first-place singers are Maddy Bennett, Alita Campbell, Samantha Cook, Annika Dybevik, Caroline Hamblin, Melina Jones, Tali Magidson, Mackenzie Minehan, Elizabeth Moore, Julianne Nienhuis, Areesa Somani, Maryn Spangler, Rache Strand, Makenna Thomas and Ashley Young.

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show as a co-production between the director and choreographer. Kristin Holland, who fills that other role, spoke of the complicated dance design she had to devise.

“Fosse developed a style of movement that goes beyond the set pieces,” she said. “It’s easy to do it poorly, but I think we’re doing a great job of it.”

After having worked with the theater to choreograph “The Producers” last year and “Anne of Green Gables,” she said she had a great working relationship with Tompkins.

“Steve and I have a great relationship on the stage,” she said. “A lot of my first

shots at it, he likes. I have a sense for his aesthetic.”

She also said that they have added more dances to the show that are unique to the theater’s run. Their work has tried to instill a sense, both romantic and sardonic, of the 1920s. She said she has enjoyed studying the original musical numbers as well as dances and movement from that period to steep the production in that period.

“We really try to set the time and place onstage,” Holland said. “That’s what the Village Theatre does.”

Tomkins and Holland spoke with glowing words about the costume and set design that gave weighty

consideration to how to give a 2013 translation on what “sexy” was like in the 1920s. Tomkins said that what was sexy in the 1970s, when the show was written, is not exactly the same as it was in the 1990’s revival or in modern day.

From the big numbers to the added dances, Tomkins said he thinks the audience will receive the comedic satire that runs through the show and be in on the joke from the beginning.

“This has been so easy because of the wealth of talent I’ve had to deal with,” he said. “All I want to do is make sure the show gets up.”

are Andy Able, who took second place playing tuba, and Gregory Ketron taking second place on his trombone.

Groups scoring a No. 1 rating are Mix It Up with Bennett, Campbell, Dybevik, Ashley Young, Samantha Cook, Mackenzie

Minehan, Elizabeth Moore, Savannah Young, Jacob Bernado, Bryan Hanner, Dylan Martorano, Mark Olsen, Kajal Lang, Jesse Olsen-Jacobsen, Samuel Tacher and Jack Wheeler.

In Harmony with Tacher (leader), Bernado, Hanner, Martorano, Cameron

McLeod, Olsen, Anthony Uy, Jared Alves, Kajal Lang, Jesse Olsen-Jacobsen, Kyle Tant, and Jack Wheeler.

Scoring a No. 1 rating in the solo categories are Dybevik, soprano; Wheeler, tenor; and Tacher, bass.

ArtEAST Rookery Project returns for another year ArtEAST is bringing back the Rookery Project after a successful launch in 2012.

This year, artEAST curators Julie Rackley and Valaree Cox will guide the exhibit with their experience and unique perspective, according to a press release from artEAST. Washington lakes play host to large populations of the indigenous great blue heron. ArtEAST continues to acknowledge Washington’s natural ecology and pay homage to this majestic bird with the Rookery Project 2013.

This year the “canvas” takes the form of one of three different silhouettes scroll-cut hardboard images by June Sekiguchi.

You will be provided the scroll cut board upon your selection as an exhibitor.

Learn more and submit art for this project at www.arteast.org/2013/04/ call-rookery-2013.

Submission deadline is 8 p.m. May 13. Art will be exhibited Aug. 2-25.

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— Bessie Burton

Wednesday May 8, 2013

Woodstock: the expense of politics I am a person who is interested in many things — science, art, hockey — the list is long and arbitrary.

Two interests that I Olga tend to Alentyeva prize are politics Issaquah and muHigh School sic, and rarely do they ever come together and work as a pair.

They interact, they disagree with each other, they try to get rid of each other, but sometimes they end up creating an historical event such as Woodstock. The music project had political significance. Apart from the “sex-drugsrock and roll-hippie” counter-culture of the 1960s, Woodstock had more problems.

One of its top complications was social class.

With the lower class generally at war, the culture of Woodstock was said to consist of middle class white kids just hanging out, claiming they stood for peace. The location of the event repeatedly changed, which caused musicians and concessions to back out at the last minute.

The end of Woodstock left the organizers with over $1 million in debt and 70 lawsuits. They planned for an audience of 50,000 and ended up with 500,000 people.

Because they were not prepared, finding businesses to help them out with food and supplies for the newcomers was difficult to do, because so many of them were against the purpose and spirit of Woodstock.

Although the music festival provided the organizers with an extremely successful film that brought it an incredible amount of money, the profits still left them with $100,000 in debt. Woodstock 1969, three (leading into four) days of peace and music, left the nation to reconsider social norms and look into other political viewpoints. Apart from that, it was just a remarkable music festival that elevated artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who and Santana to stardom.

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Bessie and Robert Burton sit in their Issaquah home, a day after they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 24.

UNDYING LOVE

Issaquah couple endures the ultimate adversity to celebrate 60 years

By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com

Longtime Issaquah resident Bessie Burton clearly remembers the day she first laid eyes on her future husband of 60 years, Robert.

She was standing on a street corner in Deer Lodge, Mont., just before her shift at a local restaurant began, when a slick yellow car caught her eye.

“Robert drove by in a 1949 Ford convertible with the lid down and I emphatically asked, ‘Who is that?’” she said. “I saw him and that was it.”

The courtship did not start immediately, since Bessie worked nights, making it difficult to form a relationship. During that time, Robert dated other girls and visited other restaurants, Bessie said.

He soon became a regular at the diner Bessie worked at, once spending an entire day at the restaurant.

“Once I started going in there, that was it. I dumped them other restaurants,” Robert said with a smile.

The Burtons dated for about a year before it was time for Robert, who was only in town temporarily to help construct power lines, to return home to Washington. He could not dream of heading back to the Pacific Northwest without Bessie, though.

“When the job ended, I was devastated,” she said. “But then, he said, ‘Well, will you marry me?’ and I said ‘Yes.’ So, we picked up and moved

By Christina Corrales-Toy

Bessie Burton displays her wedding ring, which includes six rubies, representing the Burtons’ 60 years of marriage. here.”

A simple wedding One of the many things that attracted Bessie, 81, to Robert, 87, was his positive relationship with her young son from a previous marriage. Robert also had two kids from a previous marriage.

“He took right to my son,” she said. “That was important to me. I wouldn’t date unless my son went with me. Robert was very caring and very affectionate.”

Robert, Bessie and her son left Montana for Washington in the early 1950s. On April 24, 1953, Robert and Bessie visited Spanaway Lake for what she called, “a very simple wed-

ding.”

“We went down to Spanaway Lake before a judge and got married there,” she said. “Our wedding photo was just in front of a chicken coop. It was very simple but very meaningful.”

Robert found work across the state working as an electrician, repairing power lines and offering maintenance during power outages. It was a trade he learned at a Chicago electrical school, thanks to the GI Bill.

“It’s the best kind of work I know of. Just don’t get hung up in it,” he said. “I really enjoyed the camaradeSee ANNIVERSARY, Page B3

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Runners gather outside Plateau Runner before the start of the Boston Strong Sammamish run/walk April 22.

Running store hosts community run/walk in support of Boston

Local runners and walkers joined in a recent nationwide memorial to support the city of Boston and victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

The Boston Strong Sammamish run and walk drew nearly 100 participants from Sammamish, Issaquah and Redmond to

Plateau Runner, the local specialty running store that sponsored the event.

Wearing green headbands and armbands, participants ran or walked a 3-mile course in solidarity.

“We had families push-

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A guided family birding walk at Lake Sammamish State Park and a lively talk by an accomplished 13-year-old birder will show kids and grown-ups the excitement of discovering the natural world through bird watching.

Both events are free, and Eastside Audubon welcomes everyone in the community to attend either one or both.

An easy walk on maintained trails and walkways with master birder Andy McCormick will explore the many habitats of Lake Sammamish State Park.

Woodlands, streamside, lakeshore and meadow attract a variety of birds this season. Expect to see (and hear!) colorful songbirds and woodpeckers, Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles,

Dress for the weather and wear shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy.

To join the walk, enter through the park’s main gate, take the first left, and meet at the northeast end of the large parking lot a little before 10 a.m. State park entry requires a dayuse fee or Discover Pass (available at many Big 5 and Fred Meyer locations, or discoverpass.wa.gov).

Thirteen-year-old Lorenzo Rohani and his dad, Michael Rohani, have traveled thousands of miles

By Michael Rohani together birding and phoLorenzo Rohani, 13, does some birdwatching with a camera, tographing birds. long lens and tripod. He gives a talk May 18 at an Eastside Lorenzo’s talk is based Audubon event. on the book they co-wrote, “A Kid’s Guide to Birding.” goofy American Coots and end at noon (you can leave It features Lorenzo’s excelmany others. at any time). The route and The free walk begins at pace will be adjusted to See BIRD WALK, Page B3 10 a.m. and is scheduled to fit the needs of the group.

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GO! ONGOING EVENTS

Being Human, artEAST Art Center and Gallery, 95 Front St. N. A figurative show that celebrates the complex emotion that is part of being human. Exhibit will be on display until June 16.

Nook (retail sales experience helpful but not required); or clerical work (good computer skills appreciated). Contact Andrea at 391-2800 or andrea.abercombie@providence.org.

Volunteer: Assist with the YWCA Family Village Issaquah English as a Second Language classes. Contact Degale Cooper at dcooper@ywcaworks.org or 270-6804.

Volunteer: YWCA Family Village youth mentors, activity helpers, computer lab, after-school program, 270-6804, dcooper@ymcaworks.org

Volunteer: Visit one-onone and with groups of Providence Marianwood residents; staff the Gift

Volunteer: Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank customer service or sorting inventory, Friday and Monday needed most, cori@issaquahfoodbank.org or 392-4123

Open farm at Fox Hollow Farm

THURSDAY

MAY 9

FRIDAY

Art for Seniors workshop series, four-week course for seniors 55 and older, 10 a.m. to noon, Boys and Girls Club, 825 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish.

‘Getting your Mojo Back: Pelvic Health After Menopause,’ 6-8 p.m., Swedish/Issaquah, 751 N.E. Blakely Drive.

Pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade open house, 9 a.m., Cougar Mountain Academy, 5410 194th Ave. S.E. Reservations are recommended; call 641-2800 or go to www.cougarmountainacademy.org.

Issaquah Schools Foundation Nourish Every Mind luncheon, 11 a.m., Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S. To reserve a seat, email mweldon@issaquahschoolsfoundation.org. Bid in the online auction at http://issaquahschoolsfoundation.org.

Council Infrastructure Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 1175 12th Ave. N.W.

Northwest Paddle Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road.

Festival will feature sea kayak tours and the Northwest Paddling Challenge, a 6-mile race. Parking is $10; guided tour is $5.

Pine Lake Garden Club annual plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sammamish Presbyterian Church parking lot,

Full Length SAT Practice Test, 12:30 p.m. Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. A fully-proctored four-hour test intended to show students what to expect.

Come back for results and discussion on strengths and weaknesses.

MAY 13

Figure Drawing open studio, 9:30-11:30 a.m. short pose, noon to 2 p.m. long pose, artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $20 drop-in fee, info@ arteast.org

Headache Support Group, 6:30 p.m., second floor conference room Swedish/ Issaquah, 751 N.E. Blakely Drive, 313-5406

Book discussion, ‘The Orphan Master’s Son,’ by Adam Johnson, 6:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way

Jonathan Byrd and Chris Kokesh, 7 p.m., Treehouse Point, 6922 Preston-Fall City Road, $17. Get tickets at http://thebarnbirds.brownpapertickets.com.

Sip Fest, a benefit for Encompass, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Visit 20 wineries, 10 breweries and 10 local restaurants. Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door. Get tickets at http://bit.ly/KiBBek.

Issaquah Valley Grange, 7:30 p.m., Issaquah Myrtle Mason Lodge Hall, 57 W. Sunset Way, 392-3013 Spanish Story Time, 10-10:45 a.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E. Bilingual story time for ages 3 and older with families.

Family Story Time, 7-7:45 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E.

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Echo Mountain Hike, 9:30 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S. An easy 5-mile flower hike in Spring Lake and Lake Desire Park.

Family Night with The Reptile Man, 6 p.m., Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Get up close with 15 live reptiles. Suggested

TUESDAY

‘Puppets Please,’ marionette variety show, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Live online Q&A ‘Finding Your Passion,’ 11 a.m., Christian Science Reading Room, 415 Rainier Blvd. N. Monthly Welcome Tea, second Tuesday, 1-2 p.m., Experience Tea Studio, 195 Front St. N.

donation, $10.

Peter Jamero Project, 7:3011:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N. Blackvelvet 4, 8:30 p.m., Amante Pizza, 131 Front St. N.

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Vibe Central, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424

Sammamish CPR class, for ages 12 and older, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Station 83, 3425 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road.

Preregister at any Eastside Fire & Rescue station, $22. Call 392-2381.

Masterworks Concert, Evergreen Philharmonic, 7-9 p.m., Issaquah High

MAY 10

School, 700 Second Ave. S.

Sunday

‘Medicare Made Clear,’ 11 a.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E.

MONDAY

Council Services and Safety Committee meeting, 5 p.m., City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way

Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament, 6 p.m., Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge, 756 Rainier Blvd. N. Proceeds go to the Sister Cities Commission.

Register at the door starting at 5 p.m. or call 837-3000. Buyin is $40. Donated prizes will be awarded.

MAY 11-12

22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road.

Issaquah Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Entertainment by Sunday Speedtrap, 9:30-11:30 a.m., and The Sundowners, 12:30-2 p.m. Children’s pony rides, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DON’T MISS

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10-11 It’s family fun time down on the farm at the Fox Hollow Family Farm, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday through Saturday, at 12031 IssaquahHobart Road S.E. Play with furry friends, swing on ropes in the hayloft, play games and more. No reservations are required. Admission is $10 per person, cash only.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY Saturday

Send items for Let’s Go! to newsclerk@isspress.com by noon Friday.

North Tiger Hike, 9:30 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S. A very easy 2- to 3-mile hike for beginning hikers.

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MAY 15

Council Land and Shore Committee meeting, 5 p.m., City Hall, 135 E. Sunset Way

‘Clay Play for Parents and Children,’ 2-4 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N. Come make something out of clay! Students ages 6 and older, accompanied by an adult, $10/participant.

Register at www.arteast.org.

Sammamish Youth Board meeting, 6-7 p.m., City Hall at Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. S.E.

Community and Economic Development Committee meeting, 5-6 p.m. at Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. S.E. Lake Washington and Issaquah school boards joint meeting, 5:30-10 p.m., City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish ‘Getting Back to the Real You After Cancer Treatment,’ 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 206386-2502 to register.

Sammamish Farmers Market opening day, 3-6 p.m., City Hall at Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. S.E. ‘Joint Replacement: The Right Choice for You?’ 6-8 p.m., Swedish/Issaquah, 751 N.E. Blakely Drive.

Register at http://bit. ly/1013Knb.

‘Subtle Energy, Chakras and Reiki,’ 7-8 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way Sammamish Book Group: ‘The Girl Who Circumvented Fairyland in a Ship of her Own Making,’

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O bituaries Princess Dorcas Abiodun Adekoya (Nee Daodu)

1929-2013 It is with hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our Wife, Mother and Grandmother Dorcas Adekoya on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Mrs. Dorcas Abiodun Adekoya (Nee Daodu), of Issaquah, WA. The eldest child of Moses and Suzanna Daodu was born Jan. 1, 1929. Her beautiful lovely black hair was emblematic of the true beauty of an African Princess.

She was predeceased by her father Moses Ajayi Daodu (Eleku Igbomo, of Imuku, Ogun State, Nigeria) and mother Suzanna Jolade Daodu.

Dorcas is survived by her husband and children: Adedoyin Adekoya (Spouse), Adetutu (Olatunde) Aboaba, Adebola (Edith) Adekoya, Adedotun (Marthy) Adekoya, Ademilola (Bolanle) Adekoya,

Deborah Gail Carstensen Deborah Gail Carstensen, age 39, born Feb. 13, 1974, in Seattle, passed away peaceDeborah Carstensen fully on May 3, 2013, in Issaquah with her family by her side.

She is survived by her parents Dennis and Darleen, of Hansville, and brother David, of Sammamish. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Neville.

Kristina Hill LeMond Kristina Hill LeMond (Kristy), loving daughter and sister of Barry, Kathy and Kevin, passed away Kristina LeMond peacefully May 1, 2013, at home. She was 24 years old. Surrounded by loved ones, Kristy left this earth as she lived, with grace, love and compassion.

Kristy was a 2007 graduate of Issaquah High School, where she was a four-year varsity volleyball player, and a 2011 graduate of the University of Washington. The friends she made during her lifetime are too many to count, as her loyalty, selflessness and compassion were a magnet to anyone she met. She loved people, loved to laugh and loved life. It is as simple as that.

The Lord put a love for children in Kristy’s heart at a young age and she followed that calling right up to her death. During the last two years, Kristy travelled to the Dominican Repub-

Adebunmi (Olanrewaju) Onasanya and Adewale (Kimberly) Adekoya; and grandchildren Oluwaseun Ajose-Adeogun, Akintunde Aboaba (Jr.), Adetona Aboaba, Helen Adekoya, Kevin Adekoya, Alex Adekoya, Mary Adekoya, Adesewa Adekoya, Adelara Adekoya, Adegboyega Adekoya, Adeseuniyi Adekoya, Adedoyin Adekoya (Jr.), Adeyinka Adekoya, Boluwatife Adekoya, Simisola Adekoya, Oluwadara Onasanya, Joshua Onasanya, Moyinoluwa Onasanya, Tia Adekoya, Isabella Adekoya and Sofia Adekoya; and aunties, uncles, nephews and nieces.

Service of Songs will be held May 10, 2013, at Redeemed Church Bellevue, 1277 120th Ave. N.E.. Bellevue, WA 98005, at 7 p.m.

Memorial services will be held May 11, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. at Crossroads Bible Church Bellevue, 15815 S.E. 37th St., Bellevue, WA 98006, 425-747-6750.

Internment follows at Greenwood Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 350 More Ave. N.E., Renton, WA 98056, 425-255-1511.

She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Services will be held in the Duthie Hill Building, 26529 S.E. Duthie Hill Road in Sammamish.

Viewing at 10 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013, and laid to rest at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery.

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

— Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 3926444 lic, Tanzania and Chile, volunteering and working with children. More than anything, she wanted to make a difference in their lives, showing them the love, caring and joy she felt because of them. Kristy left an imprint on these children through her infectious smile and unconditional love.

Kristy is survived by her parents, Barry and Kathy; her brother Kevin; her grandmother, uncles, aunts and cousins; her many friends; and the hundreds of children she loved.

A celebration of Kristy’s life will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Crossroads Bible Church in Bellevue.

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

In lieu of flowers, we would ask that donations be made to her designated organizations/funds.

Details and links can be found on Flintoft’s or at www.caringbridge.org/ visit/kristylemond.

— Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 3926444

Anniversary: Heard the words she dreaded Trying times The Burtons moved to Issaquah in 1966, when Robert secured a job with Puget Power, now Puget Sound Energy.

During power outages or windstorms, he would go out and repair power lines.

When Robert was working in the field, Bessie would sit by a police and fire scanner to make sure that he came home safe.

On July 17, 1983, though, while sitting by the scanner, she heard the words she had always dreaded.

“They said, ‘There’s been an electrocution,’ and with the faith that we have, I began to pray immediately – Please God, not my Robert,” Bessie said.

After the dispatcher had made contact with every maintenance worker except Robert, Bessie quickly got dressed and waited by the door of her Issaquah home.

“I got up and got ready to be called, because I knew someone was going to come get me,” she said. “It was Robert all right and he had taken 7,200 volts through his left hand.”

The accident nearly killed Robert, and garnered him a two-month stay at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

As doctors assessed him when he first got to the hospital, there were doubts that he would survive, Bessie said.

“He was grotesque looking, he really was,” she said. “He looked into Heaven and God sent him back.”

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Bessie and Robert Burton pose for a portrait to commemorate their 50th anniversary in 2003.

The accident claimed Robert’s left hand, but just four months later, he was back on the job.

“I was very proud of him,” Bessie said.

Through the whole ordeal, Bessie never left Robert’s side, making the daily trek from Issaquah to Seattle to see him.

“I think it drew us closer,” she said. “We were awfully close.

Everywhere we went, we were together, but that was the most traumatic thing, and it renewed our faith.”

Six rubies Robert and Bessie still do everything together, from camping trips to outdoor hikes. On the day of their 60th anniversary, the couple visited Snoqualmie Falls.

“It was just the perfect way to celebrate our 60th,” Bessie said. “It was so beautiful.”

The couple also took Bessie’s wedding ring to the jeweler to add a sixth ruby to it.

“Six beautiful rubies to symbolize six great decades together,” she said.

The key to enduring 60 years is to simply stick by your partner, Bessie said. The Burtons, in particular, complement each other perfectly. The soft-spoken Robert doesn’t talk much, but he doesn’t have to with the outgoing Bessie by his side.

“You’ve got to work together, share together and do projects together,” she said.

This freckled face belongs to Lily, a 2-yearold pit bull terrier mix.

Lily is a Lily smart lady whose eager-to-please philosophy is incredibly endearing — and also very helpful with training! She thrives in calm environments where she can explore and build her confidence.

Thomas O’Malley is a 2-yearold tabby cat with a personality worthy of his O’Malley name. He loves all-over body scratches, which prompts him to roll over and show off his fluffy belly. Thomas is a loving kitty who wants nothing more than a warm lap to snuggle upon.

Interested in adopting these or other animals? Call the Humane Society for Seattle/King County at 641-0080, go to www.seattlehumane.org or email humane@seattlehumane.org. All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, with 30 days of pet health insurance and a certificate for a vet examination.

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lent photographs, stories about his birding adventures and fun facts he’s learned about birds.

He’ll also share his tips for kids about how to get started in birding, where to find birds and ways to figure out which ones are which.

The free talk is at Issaquah Valley Elementary School, 555 N.W. Holly St. Doors open for hospitality at 2:30 p.m. and Lorenzo’s talk begins at 3. Find out more about Lorenzo at his website,

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ing baby strollers, kids from local middle and high schools, even some Boston Marathon racers,” Plateau Runner store owner Elizabeth Steen said. “It was heartwarming to see the community turn out to support Boston.”

The grassroots Boston Strong movement organized similar runs throughout the country.

Steen said she first heard about the event from a customer, who got her

kidsbirding.com.

Eastside Audubon is the National Audubon Society chapter active in Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Duvall, Issaquah, Kirkland, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville and unincorporated East King County.

Eastside Audubon works to protect, preserve and enhance natural ecosystems and communities for the benefit of birds, other wildlife and people.

The group welcomes new and experienced birders on birding walks and field trips and in birding classes. Learn more about the group, and the May 18 birding event, at www. eastsideaudubon.org.

in touch with the website pavementrunner. com. Along with posting on that website, Steen created a Facebook page for Boston Strong Sammamish and emailed the store’s customers about the run.

“I posted on Facebook on a Thursday and was amazed at how fast word spread about the run,” Steen wrote in an email.

“I think people wanted to do something to show support for the victims and the entire city of Boston, and a community event like this appealed to them. We were so happy to be a part of this.”

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Northwest Paddling Festival is May 11

By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com

By Greg Farrar

Darren Peterson (left), Liberty High School senior, gets the applause of Patriot parents in the fourth inning and celebrates the first of his two home runs against Mount Si by sharing a high-five with teammate Kyler Rose.

Liberty limps into postseason

By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com The Liberty High School baseball team scored six runs in its May 2 regular season loss to Mount Si, and senior Darren Peterson was responsible for all of them.

The Liberty first baseman had an impressive day at the plate, going 3-4 with two homeruns and six RBIs. “It felt pretty good,” he said after the team’s regular season finale.

“Yesterday, we had a nice batting practice that got us loose and ready for today’s game.”

Mount Si jumped to an early lead, scoring six runs in the second inning off Liberty pitcher Lorin Archibald. The Patriots responded by scoring two runs in the top of the fourth inning, thanks to Peterson’s first home run of the night, a shot hit well over the left field fence.

The Wildcats stayed aggressive, though, and added four more runs in the bottom of the inning, off of Liberty’s second pitcher of the night, George Suddock. Through four innings, the Patriots found themselves in a 10-2 hole to Mount Si. Despite a season filled with adversity, including going winless in conference play, Liberty coach John Martin said it was not in his team’s nature to quit.

The Patriots showed that grit and determination, fighting back until the very end of the game.

Liberty’s third pitcher of the night, Chase Vanek, held Mount Si scoreless for the rest of the game, after he took the mound in the fifth inning.

Peterson added another RBI in the sixth inning, on a single that scored senior

Garrett Hughes. His second home run came in the seventh inning, when he drove in his fourth, fifth and sixth runs of the night. Mount Si went on to win 10-6, though.

“We got down early, but we fought the rest of the way and we came out ending in a pretty close game,” Peterson said of his team’s performance.

Even with the loss, Peterson’s night at the plate was a thing of beauty, the Liberty coach said.

“It was outstanding,” Martin said. “Pete had a good approach to the plate every at bat. I don’t think you could ask for a much better day at the park.”

Liberty’s season now begins anew, as the team heads into postseason play.

The Patriots’ rocky regular season earned them the last seed in the KingCo baseball tournament.

“We’re not going to give up,” Martin said. “We know that we’re playing for pride now and seeding position.

We made the tournament in sixth place.”

Liberty was scheduled to play Mercer Island in the first round of the KingCo tournament May 7. If the Patriots won, they would meet Mount Si again at 7 p.m. May 9 at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue. If the Patriots lost to the Islanders, it would be the end of their season.

The Patriots were in a similar predicament at last year’s KingCo tournament, but the team rallied to advance to the district tournament. Liberty hopes to replicate some of that postseason success again this year, Martin said.

“It’s a whole new ballgame on Tuesday,” he said.

“Last time, we came from that point and got second in districts, so watch out.

We’ll see what happens.”

NOT ENOUGH WINGS

Lake Sammamish hosts the third annual Northwest Paddling Festival this weekend.

Experienced kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders will descend on Issaquah to celebrate allthings paddle sports, with a daylong festival May 11.

By Lillian O’Rorke

Winter Ridgeway, Skyline High School sophomore, delivers a pitch April 30 against Ballard.

Ballard blanks Skyline, 5-0 Spartans retain third rank despite loss

By Lillian O’Rorke ltucker@ sammamishreview.com After suffering a 6-5 loss at home to Skyline High School April 3, Ballard turned the tide April 30 by pulling a 5-0 win over the No. 3 ranked plateau softball team.

“It’s softball, and that’s part of the game,” said Ken Brooks, coach of the Skyline Spartans. “We expected ups and downs with only having 12 kids turn out.”

Ballard took the lead 2-0 right off the bat, capitalizing on a pop-up in the infield in the first inning. Then, with two runners on base in the top of the third inning, Ballard scored three runs on an error in the outfield. The Spartans batters were unable to answer back.

“You’ve got to laugh or cry about it. I am going to chose to laugh about it right now,” Brooks said.

“It’s just we’re young. It seems like every game that we’ve lost this year, we’ve done that — we had an error here or there, or two, that’s let them back in the game.”

At bat, the Spartans did manage to make contact with the ball, but attempt after attempt, they were thrown out at first. Their best chance came in the bottom of the fourth. With

By Greg Farrar

one out, sophomore Tia Hedman stepped up to the plate and hit a double on the first pitch. After stealing third, she made a run for home on a single hit by Madisen Camp-Chimenti but was tagged out

by Ballard’s catcher.

“It was my first pitch.

I set my mind to ‘I am swinging on this one’ and I did it. I just kept my hands up. I was thinking I had to get runs for my pitcher so she could stay confident,” Hedman said.

As catcher, she has played with Skyline’s starting pitcher Winter Ridgeway since the two were little. As of April 30, Ridgeway had struck out 83 batters so far this season.

“She hits her spots. She stayed up this year. She is such a great pitcher,” Hedman said. “Going forward, I just hope that we can support her more with our runs and get her

more confident. Because when she’s confident, she can do anything.”

Going forward, Brooks and team co-captain Charlotte Zhao agreed that the most important thing is to make it to the KingCo tournament.

From May 13-17, the top four teams from the Crest and Crown divisions will battle it out for the chance to advance to the state playoffs. With a record 5-7, Skyline is currently ranked third in KingCo 4A Crown.

“It was a little rough.

Our defense is strong. It’s just the one thing that we have been working on is the bats. That’s what’s been keeping us down,” said Zhao, a senior this year. “The important thing is that we come out of this slump and that we bring each other back up.

And, once we start getting hits, it is going to be contagious.”

Northwest Paddling Festival 49 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 4Lake Sammamish State Park 42000 N.W. Sammamish State Park 4www.northwestpaddlingfestival.com 4Participants are encouraged to register for the race on the website.

The event will feature paddling industry vendors, product demonstrations, kayak tours, stand-up paddleboarding lessons and a 6-mile paddle-craft race.

Certified guides and experts will be on hand to introduce novices to the world of paddle sports through 45-minute kayak tours or a 30-minute standup paddleboarding class.

“What we’re trying to do is make an experience for new paddlers coming in,” said Paul Riek, one of the festival’s co-founders.

Cautious attendees who want to try stand-up paddleboarding, but are hesitant to get out on the water, will appreciate the dry-land paddleboard simulators that will offer the feel of the real thing, Riek said.

Access to the festival and vendors is free, though there is a $10 daily parking fee for the state park.

Guided tours and paddlesports demonstrations are available for a $5 registration fee that covers the cost of insurance, Riek said.

Last year’s event attracted about 2,500 spectators, a number the festival organizers hope to improve on, though attendance is largely based on the day’s weather.

Issaquah track teams close out season with win against Newport

By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com

Allie Wood, Liberty High School senior, hits a fly ball in the seventh inning, trying to advance baserunners and get the Patriots back in the game against Mount Si May 2 after a sixrun sixth inning for the Wildcats, who won 7-1.

By Lillian O’Rorke

Tia Hedman smacks a double on the first pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning.

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The weather has not always been ideal during this spring sports season, but it was nearly perfect as the Issaquah High School track team closed out its regular season with a win against Newport on May 2.

Issaquah was a double winner, with the boys securing a 76-69 victory, while the girls continued their strong season with an 87-63 win against the Knights.

Personal records were falling all over the place, as many Issaquah athletes put together their best performances of the season.

Issaquah junior Gabrielle Gevers came in first

in the 100- and 200-meter dash. Gevers, also a standout for the Eagles’ swim team, had her best time of the season, capturing the 200 in 25.9 seconds.

Finishing just behind Gevers in both events was promising Issaquah freshman Alia Sugarman.

Sugarman had personal season bests in both the 100 and 200, finishing with times of 12.8 and 26.5, respectively.

For the boys, sophomore Jake Nienhuis swept the 100 and 200, with times of 11.0 and 22.8.

“He’s been really good all season,” Issaquah track coach Gwen Robertson said. “He’s just a sophomore, and he’s working his way up both the 100 and 200 list.”

Issaquah runners Mack Wieburg, Amanda Chalfant, Cayla Seligman and Ellie Hendrickson took first place in the 400, 800, 1,600 and 3,200 on the girls’ side, while Kenny Norton placed first in the 400 and Hunter Sapienza won the 1,600. Sapienza broke his personal record in the race, with a time of 4:29.1.

The Issaquah boys and girls also took first in every relay event.

In the field events, the Issaquah girls took first in the shot put, high jump and triple jump. Freshman Bridgette Robertson won the shot put with a throw of 33 feet and 9 inches, a season best for her. Mack Wieburg captured the high jump with a 4-8 jump

and Mckenna Hogan, in just the second time she’s jumped this season, won the triple jump.

On the boys’ side, Issaquah senior Andrew Larsen took first in the pole vault.

It was the last regular season meet for the Eagles. The team is now focused on the KingCo championships, set to take place May 8 and 10 at Redmond High School, the Issaquah track coach said.

“The season’s gone very well,” Robertson said. “The kids have been very competitive in all their meets, and we have definitely been improving throughout the season.

They’re good competitors and not afraid of competition.”

The Issaquah Press

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Baseball Monday, April 29 KingCo 4A Roosevelt 3, Issaquah 1 Roosevelt 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 – 3 7 2 Issaquah 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 – 1 5 1 Issaquah’s batting – Keegan Chaplin, 2 for 4 Issaquah’s pitching – Ryan Peart (L) Skyline 6, Ballard 1 Ballard 1000000–161 Skyline 003003X–650 Skyline’s batting – Jason Santiago, 1 for 2, 2 RBI Skyline’s pitching – Arthur Stromquist (W) Tuesday, April 29 KingCo 3A Bellevue 3, Liberty 0 Bellevue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 – 3 10 0 Liberty 000000000 0–041 Liberty’s pitching – G. Hughes (L) Thursday, May 2 KingCo 2A/3A Mount Si 10, Liberty 6 Liberty 0002013–6 72 Mount Si 0 6 0 4 0 0 X – 10 12 0 Liberty’s batting – Darren Peterson, 3 for 4, 2 R, 6 RBI, 2 HR Liberty’s pitching – Lorin Archibald (L) Saturday, May 4 KingCo 4A Tournament Skyline 5, Redmond 1 Redmond 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 – 1 2 1 Skyline 212000X–570 Skyline’s batting – Drew Lunde, 2 for 3, 2 R, RBI, 2B Skyline’s pitching – Corbin Powers (W) Woodinville 5, Issaquah 1 Issaquah 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 – 1 3 1 Woodinville 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 – 5 5 0 Issaquah’s pitching – Justin Vernia (L)

Softball Tuesday, April 30 KingCo 4A Issaquah 12, Roosevelt 2 Roosevelt 0 0 2 0 0 – 2 6 5 Issaquah 2 2 8 0 X – 12 11 2 Issaquah’s batting – Heather Benjamin, 3 for 3, RBI, 2 2B; J. Johnson, 2 for 3, R, 2B Issaquah’s pitching – K. Bevell (W) Ballard 5, Skyline 0 Ballard 2030000–541 Skyline 0000000–043 Skyline’s batting – Tia Hedman, 1 for 3, 2B; Annika Hildebrand, 2 for 3 Skyline’s pitching – Winter Ridgeway (L) Thursday, May 2 KingCo 4A Bothell 3, Skyline 1 Skyline 0010000–141 Bothell 000003X–390 Skyline’s pitching – Winter Ridgeway (L) KingCo 3A/2A Mount Si 7, Liberty 1 Liberty 0001000–143 Mount Si 0 1 0 0 6 0 X – 7 11 3 Liberty’s pitching – Sidney Hopper (L)

Tuesday, April 30 KingCo 4A Skyline 4 (OT), Issaquah 3 Scoring summary – Jack Fuchs (Armeen Badri assist), S, 23:00; Sean Ratcliffe (Ryan Higgins & Alex Shane assist), I, 36:00; Jason Twaddle (unassisted), S, 43:00; Ryan Higgins (unassisted), I, 45:00; Ryan Shim (Kaleb Strawn assist), S, 62:00; Michael Figg (unassisted), I, 77:00; Jason Twaddle (Kaleb Strawn assist), S, 88:00 KingCo 3A Bellevue 3, Liberty 2 Liberty’s scoring – Colton Ronk (Tyler Jensen assist), 9:00; Jared Bales (Nick Turner assist), 13:00 Thursday, May 2 KingCo 3A/2A Liberty 2, Mount Si 1 Liberty’s scoring – Connor Noblat (unassisted), 20:00; Josh Johnson (unassisted), 32:00 Saturday, May 4 KingCo 4A Tournament Issaquah 2, Redmond 1 Issaquah’s scoring – Cooper Fry (unassisted), 46:00; Ryan Higgins (Alex Shane), 71:00

Track & Field Thursday, May 2 KingCo 4A Skyline boys 94, Ballard boys 42 100 – Blake Young, S, 11.70 200 – Andrew Millett, S, 22.89 400 – Dominique Smith, B, 53.08 800 – Trevon Clark, S, 1:59.95 1,600 – Bryan Quandt, B, 4:32.19 3,200 – Keegan Symmes, S, 9:48.47 110 hurdles – Stuart Thomas, B, 14.94 300 hurdles – Stuart Thomas, B, 40.33 400 relay – Skyline (Trevon Clark, Justin Mach, Andrew Millett and Blake Young), 43.99 1,600 relay – Skyline (Isaac Uselman, Blake Hallauer, Brandon Graue and Tyler Ma), 3:36.29 Shot put – Bryan Lee, S, 44-09.00 Discus – Bryan Lee, S, 147-03 Javelin – Tai Huff, B, 111-05 High jump – Garret Corlis, S, 5-04.00 Pole vault – Cameron Berton, B, SCR Long jump – Garret Corlis, S, 18-07.50 Triple jump – Garret Corlis, S, 40-03.00 Skyline girls 93, Ballard girls 43 100 – Carolyn Birkenfeld, B, 13.19 200 – Carolyn Birkenfeld, B, 26.78 400 – Alexis Daugherty, S, 58.40 800 – Mia Wrey, B, 2:22.93 1,600 – Mia Wrey, B, 5:11.91 3,200 –Jamie Smith, B, 11:43.88 100 hurdles – Geneva Ecola, S, 16.87 300 hurdles – Kaylie Greninger, S, 48.43 400 relay – Skyline (Kaylie Greninger, Dorie Dalzell, Nicole Cox and Alexis Daugherty), 50.36 800 relay – Skyline (Nicole Cox, Stephanie Lunde, Megan Namba and Allie Warfield), SCR 1,600 relay – Skyline (Geneva Ecola, Samantha Krahling, Maizy Brewer and Mckenzie Deutsch), 4:21.28 Shot put – Christa Jaeger, B, 33-07.00

Discus – Kelly Garrett, S, 93-08 Javelin – Jennifer Uomoto, S, 95-10 High jump – Ashley Richardson, S, 5-02.00 Pole vault – Kelsey Harmatta, B, SCR Long jump – Geneva Ecola, S, 15-03.50 Triple jump – Marissa Fortier, S, 33-10.00

Javelin — Sean Campbell, L, 167-8 High jump — Greyson Weltyk, M, 5-6 Pole vault — Andrew Baugh, L, 10-0 Long jump — Benjamin Tran, L, 17-8.75 Triple jump — Sean Campbell, L, 38-0.25

Issaquah vs. Newport Boys 100 – Jake Nienhuis, I, 11.0 200 – Jake Nienhuis, I, 22.8 400 – Kenny Norton, I, 51.5 800 – Travis Kayahara, N, 2:17.9 1,600 – Hunter Sapienza, I, 4:29.1 3,200 – Grant Stein, N, 9:51.9 110 hurdles – Joey Domek, I, 17.2 300 hurdles – Alexandre Shaw, N, 42,9 400 relay – Issaquah (Jake Nienhuis, Ray Littles, Joey Domek and Ryan Fukuda), 45.2 1,600 relay – Issaquah (Jake Nienhuis, Kennan Schrag, Ray Littles and Kenny Norton), 3:35.6 Shot put – Chris Halamek, N, 46-2 Discus – Chris Halamek, N, 145-1 Javelin – Sebastian Ramierez, N, 144-7 High jump – Kyle Juetten, N, 6-0 Pole vault – Andrew Larsen, I, 12-6 Long jump – Nathaniel Wu, N, 20-2.75 Triple jump – Nathaniel Wu, N, 38-4 Girls 100 – Gabrielle Gevers, I, 12.4 200 – Gabrielle Gevers, I, 25.9 400 – Mack Wieburg, I, 59.6 800 – Amanda Chalfant, I, 2:25.4 1,600 – Cayla Seligman, I, 5:15.4 3,200 – Ellie Hendrickson, I, 12:02.9 100 hurdles – Jennifer Yingling, N, 16.7 300 hurdles – Melody Brown, N, 49.2 400 relay – Issaquah (Colette Lertkantitham, Alia Sugarman, Priya Sidhu and Mckenna Hogan), 50.7 800 relay – Issaquah (Grace Englund, Juliana da Cruz, Mack Wieburg and Gabrielle Gevers), 1:43.9 1,600 relay – Issaquah (Grace Englund, Amanda Chalfant, Gabrielle Gevers and Juliana da Cruz), 4:01.7 Shot put – Bridgette Robertson, I, 33-9 Discus – Marikah Wright, N, 92-3 Javelin – Julia Sliwoski, N, 120-5 High jump – Mack Wieburg, I, 4-8 Pole vault – Candace Ho, N, 11-0 Long jump – Karisa Wu, N, 15-2 Triple jump – Mckenna Hogan, I, 36-5.5 KingCo 3A Liberty vs. Mercer Island Boys 100 — Alex Olobia, L, 10.9 200 — Hiron Redman, L, 23.6 400 — Hiron Redman, L, 50.9 800 — Nathan Gallatin, M, 2:04.3 1,600 — Matthew Wotipka, M, 4:31.6 3,200 — Aaron Bowe, L, 9:53.1 110 hurdles — Romney Noel, L, 15.7 300 hurdles — Romney Noel, L, 43.4 400 relay — Mercer Island, 46.4 1,600 relay — Liberty (Zach Chucka, Romney Noel, Ashby Brown and Hiron Redman), 3:44.9 Shot put — Matt Campbell, L, 43-3 Discus — Shane Coate, L, 99-5

Girls 100 — Cherelle Demps, L, 12.80 200 — Cherelle Demps, L, 26.6 400 — Victoria Gersch, M, 1:01 800 — Megan Chucka, L, 2:23.0 1,600 — Alida Scalzo, M, 5:23.9 3,200 — Carlyn Schmidgall, 12:00.4 100 hurdles — Kelley Johnson, L, 16.7 300 hurdles — Kelley Johnson, L, 47.5 400 relay — Liberty (Kelley Johnson, Samantha Harrell, Jordan Raymond and Danielle Demps), 50.7 800 relay — Mercer Island, 1:48.0 1,600 relay — Liberty (Michaela Chucka, Megan Larson, Kelley Johnson and Megan Chucka), 4:20.4 Shot put — Emily Bassett, M, 35.5 Discus — Katherine Hendrikson, M, 66.8 Javelin — Anna Frodsham, L, 105-2 High jump — Kelli Anderson, L, 4-10 Long jump — Danielle Demps, L, 15-4.5 Triple jump — Latrevian Saunders, M, 31-7.5

Golf Monday, April 29 At Snoqualmie Falls GC Issaquah 226 strokes, Bothell 251.

Individuals — T-1, Jane Lee, B, 42 strokes; T-1, Mersadie Tallman, I, 42; 3, Emily Chow, I, 45; T-4, Claire Liske, I, 46; T-4, Jenny Lee, I, 46.

Tennis Tuesday, April 30 KingCo 4A Issaquah 4, Woodinville 3 Singles — Kristin Cheung, I, beat Moriah Austin, W, 6-3, 6-4; Regina Darahovaski, I, beat Erika Springer, W, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5; Britta Springer, W, beat Lucy Hoffman, I, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2; Naveena Sathiyamoorthy, W, beat Inyoung You, I, 6-2, 7-6 (2).

Doubles — Sam Garrard-Kelsey Wilson, I, beat Emily Chambers-Jenna Graham, W, 6-0, 6-1; Geena Glen-Kelsie Mosebar, W, beat Halle Gordon-Molly Shade, I, 7-5, 6-2; Carly Ruggles-Christine Park, I, beat Lesley LoveBrianna Logan, W, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

KingCo 3A Mount Si 4, Liberty 3 Singles — Jenny Adams, L, beat Rachel Walker, 6-1, 6-0; Kristy Braunston, L, beat Kerry Pemberton, 6-1, 6-3; Sadie Demme, beat Alaina Kinghorn, 6-2, 6-2; Olivia Howland, MS, beat Ana Guzman, 6-1, 6-1.

Doubles — Kelcey Sharp-Cheyenne Dixon, beat Alia Jaeger-Noelle Raudschendorfer, 6-3, 7-6 (5-70, 6-4; Kayla Schumacher-Peyton McCulley, MS, beat Hannah Ho-Isabelle Ashraf, 6-3, 6-4; Rachel Mallusch-Sunai Kieffer, MS, beat Christina La-Felicia Chiang, 6-1, 7-5.

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Boys soccer KingCo 4A All-league boys soccer teams Coach of Year – Don Braman, Skyline First Team –G Evan King, Sr., Issaquah; D Ryan Shim, Sr., Skyline; D Chris Sorensen, Sr., Skyline; MF Kaleb Strawn, Sr., Skyline Second Team – Garrett Strawn, So., Skyline; Ryan Higgins, Jr., Issaquah; Jason Twaddle, Jr., Skyline; Alex Shane, Sr., Issaquah Honorable Mention – Issaquah: Mike Figg, Cooper Fry, Ben Corman, Paul Hegedus;

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013 •

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49ers sign former Skyline player as free agent

Skyline finishes regular season atop KingCo

Former Skyline High School football player Luke Marquardt signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent April 27.

The 6-foot 8 1/2-inch, 317-pound left tackle played 30 games for Azusa Pacific University before a foot injury caused him to sit out his senior season and limited his participation at the NFL Scouting Combine earlier this year.

Marquardt was named to the 2013 Senior Bowl Watch List and, according to NFL.com, had coaches from several pro teams, include the 49ers, attend his pro day workout.

The Skyline Spartans clinched the KingCo 4A regular season title April 29 by beating Ballard 6-1, ending the baseball season with a 13-2 conference record.

The Spartans bounded back from a 1-0 in the bottom of the third inning by earning three runs. Skyline doubled its score in the sixth inning with another three runs to take the last game of the regular season.

Contributing to the win was Jason Santiago, who went 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs. Matt Sinatro and Cole Blackburn went 1 for 1 and scored two runs; Corbin powers hit 1 for 3, while Jake Kargl went 1 for 2. Senior Arthur Stromquist manned the mound the entire game, delivering 83 pitches for three strikeouts, while not giving up a single walk.

Skyline was scheduled to head into the 4A KingCo tournament May 4-10. The top two teams will automatically advance to state playoffs, while a third team from the losers bracket will have to square off against a WesCo team for the chance to stay alive.

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series returns with more races Celebrating its 11th season, the SCOTT Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series returns to Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park May 11 with a new format that includes more opportunities to race through this one-of-a-kind park, according to a press release from King County Parks.

Each race date this year — always the second Saturday of the month — will feature two races. Trail runners can join the shortor long-race series, or run any distance individually.

The series kicks off May 11 with a choice of five- or 10-mile run. Eight- and 13mile races are set for June 8; races of 10 and 20 miles are set for July 13; and races of 13 and 25 miles are scheduled for Aug. 10.

Also new this year is the addition of five-kilometer runs to the race lineups July 13 and Aug. 10. Runners who are new to this race series are especially encouraged to participate in the 5Ks. Produced by Northwest Trail Runs and the Seattle Running Club, the race series not only introduces hundreds of people to Cougar Mountain’s 36 miles of fantastic trails, but it also benefits King County Parks, with more than $111,000 raised in the past decade.

Volunteer work groups from the trail-running community spend an average of 150 hours each year doing trail restoration work, including improving trail surface conditions, invasive weed removal and picking up trash.

Learn more about the races and pre-register online at www.seattlerunningclub.org/CMTRS.

Liberty wins KingCo soccer title The Liberty High School boys soccer team clinched the KingCo title with a 2-1 victory against Mount Si on May 2.

Connor Noblat and Josh Johnson scored the two goals for the Patriots.

The win means that Liberty now goes directly to the state tournament, where it will host the No. 3 team from the WesCo 3A tournament at 7 p.m. May 15.

Liberty has had a dominant season so far, posting a 10-1-3 conference record. The team’s only loss this season was against Bellevue.

Issaquah athlete signs with Northwest University Bellevue College midfielder Edgar Esquivel has signed to play soccer with Northwest University.

“Edgar can play anywhere on the field and will immediately help us,” head coach Gary McIntosh said in a statement. “He is a creative player and brings a lot of experience to our midfield. Edgar will set up a lot of goals for us and do all the extra things that will help us be successful.”

Esquivel is a Skyline High School graduate from Issaquah.

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