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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 • Vol. 112, No. 21

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Memorial service planned by VFW

The Issaquah Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3436 hosts a Memorial Day Service at Hillside Cemetery, just below the Veterans Section, at 10 a.m. May 30.

The Issaquah High School Junior Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps unit will provide the color guard and honor guard for a 21-gun salute.

The VFW-sponsored Boy Scout Troop No. 709 and Cub Scout Pack No. 639 will help set up at 9 a.m.

May 28 and take down decorations from the cemetery after the ceremony. There will be someone at the cemetery between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday to hand out forms for people to specify the symbols — such as crosses and flags — they want on veterans’ graves.

In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way.

Plateau water rates to increase

By Caleb Heeringa and Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporters

REMEMBERING ISSAQUAH VETERANS SPECIAL SECTION INSIDE

Schools consider $228 million bond

By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter

ON THE WEB

Though far from complete, the 2012 Issaquah School District bond has something for all of the district’s 24 schools, making the work-in-process price $228.6 million.

The proposal also includes remodeled or expanded schools for Apollo, Clark, Issaquah Valley and Sunny Hills elementary schools, Issaquah Middle School, and Liberty and Tiger Mountain Community high schools.

The bond proposal suggests the district tear down Tiger Mountain and Clark, and move the students to a remodeled building where Issaquah Middle School is now.

The two schools would be close, but not connected, Associate Superintendent Ron Thiele said, with the Tiger move costing about $3.9 million and the Clark move costing about $19.5 million.

In the meantime, the district would build a new, two-story Issaquah Middle School where Clark and Tiger are now; that would cost about $62.5 million.

“This is the biggest project on the bond,” Thiele said.

The proposed bond also shows several trends — switches from carpet to rubber flooring, three new artificial-turf fields and two rain shields for outdoor play areas.

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See the bond proposal online at www.issaquah.wednet.edu and click on “Bond feasibility and development committee.”

The five steps to a bond Every district bond goes through five steps.

For the proposed 2012 bond, district officials tracked maintenance needs — such as roofing, carpets and paint — and created a list called a springboard.

The district then formed a committee that added and removed items from the springboard. From March to April, a committee of parents, principals, students, business representatives, senior citizens and community members discussed each item on the springboard.

In one instance, the committee voted to remove $4.42 million in new portable classrooms added in case the state begins requiring fullday kindergarten. Given the current budget deficit of $5.1 billion, the committee decided that the state would probably not require full-day kindergarten, Associate See BOND, Page A6

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Sealed with a kISS José Enciso kisses his wife, Irma, after receiving the Issaquah Business Person of the Year and the Hall of Fame awards during the 32nd annual Community Awards Luncheon May 17. See photos from the event on Page B1.

Costco joins push to privatize liquor sales

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporters Issaquah-based Costco and a group of retailers and restaurants ordered another round May 20 in the push to privatize liquor sales and distribution in Washington.

The group filed a ballot initiative to allow a limited number of retail stores to sell liquor. If the initiative passes, eligible stores must have at least 10,000 square feet of fully enclosed retail space within a single structure or, in areas without larger stores, meet Washington State Liquor Control Board requirements.

In addition to Costco, the group includes the Northwest

Grocery Association and the Washington Restaurant Association.

“This initiative will modernize the wholesale distribution and retail sales of liquor in a way that increases consumer choice and convenience, and increases state and local revenues, while continuing to protect public safety and strictly regulate the distribution and sale of liquor,” Northwest Grocery Association President Joe Gilliam said in a press release.

“Under the initiative, an estimated 1,500 grocery and retail stores would be eligible to apply for a license to sell liquor. The initiative would prohibit liquor from being sold at gas stations and small convenience stores,”

Gilliam said.

Costco led a push last year to privatize liquor sales through Initiative 1100, but 53 percent of voters rejected the measure. The company employs 2,700 people in Issaquah, more than any other business.

The initiative must go through the state process to establish a ballot title before petitions can be printed. Supporters expect signature gathering to begin in about a month. If supporters gather enough signatures, the measure could appear on the November ballot.

Rates for water and sewer service rise for some Issaquah residents June 1, as the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District confronts a cool economy and increased costs.

The increase amounts to about 13 percent overall — or a $6.74 monthly hike for the average ratepayer.

The district encompasses North Issaquah neighborhoods, including Providence Point, and Klahanie in unincorporated King County. The district is in the process of annexing Issaquah’s Overdale Park neighborhood.

The district’s commissioners approved the rate increase in a 4-1 decision May 23, increasing water rates by 12.7 percent and sewer rates by 13.5 percent — the largest increase the district has made in at least five years.

District General Manager Jay Krauss and Finance Manager Angel Barton cited the down economy, sluggish construction market and increases in the costs of doing business for the 51-employee agency. High gas and electricity prices, as well as employee wages and benefits, also contribute to the rate hike.

Overall, the district serves more than 16,000 customers in Issaquah, Sammamish and unincorporated King County. Beyond the district, Issaquah provides water and sewer service to most city residents, although Bellevue handles the Greenwood Point area along Lake Sammamish.

The district estimates the rate hike means the average homeowner should pay $92.27 every two months for water and sewer service — more than the Issaquah municipal utility at $90.20, the Northeast Sammamish Water and Sewer District at $84.24 and the Redmond municipal utility at $78.14. But the total is lower than in Woodinville ($96.41) and Renton ($99.76).

Commissioner Tom Harman, the lone dissenting vote on the rate increase, said he thought the hike was too large amid a tough economy.

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

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The Issaquah Press is best in Northwest

Tinikling through the tulips

The Issaquah Press is the best nondaily newspaper in the Pacific Northwest — again.

The regional Society of Professional Journalists chapter announced the paper’s general excellence award at a Safeco Field ceremony May 21. The newspaper competed against similar publications in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

The 111-year-old publication earned the top award for general excellence last year, too.

“To win this award two years in a row is a real high for The Press,” Publisher Debbie Berto said. “Is it possible for a publisher to be more proud? Our newspaper team, from reporters to advertising reps, is all very dedicated, and they deserve

Astigpinoy, a troupe of student dancers from Renton, perform Tinikling dances of the Philippines with bamboo poles May 11 for Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation residents. It was one of the week’s activities as part of National Nursing Home Week.

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to be recognized as the very best that they are. The community should be proud to have their hometown newspaper be No. 1.”

The annual contest honored more than 200 journalists for accomplishments in print, online, radio and television media. Judges from outside of the region evaluated more than 2,500 entries.

Staffers at The Press, and sister publications Sammamish Review and SnoValley Star, also claimed individual awards in numerous other categories, including a sweep in the Environment and Science Reporting category.

Reporter Laura Geggel clinched the top spot in the category for a report about windy weather in the Snoqualmie Valley.

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City, county, state and federal offices and banks close May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Mail is not delivered and post offices close. Most state-run liquor stores remain open for the holiday. Find a complete list at www.liq.wa.gov. King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit operate on Sunday schedules. Learn more at metro.kingcounty.gov and www.soundtransit.org.

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Review Editor Ari Cetron earned second place for a glimpse at how a local man’s invention assisted cleanup crews during the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Reporter Warren Kagarise came in third for a look at how Issaquah restaurants prepared to address a landmark polystyrene ban.

Geggel also earned second place in the Education Reporting category for a piece about auto crash safety at Mount Si High School.

Reporter David Hayes nabbed second place in the Health Reporting category for coverage of a pioneering heart procedure at Swedish Medical Center.

QUOTABLE “I never dreamt of my dad buying me a bicycle. If I wanted a bicycle, I went out and scrounged parts, put them together and rode it.”

— Eugene Klineburger World War II veteran and Issaquah resident talking about his childhood.

(Read his story in our veterans section, Lest We Forget, on Pages B1-4.

Volcano Awareness Month is a reminder to prepare for disasters

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Issaquah faces risk from volcanic ash amid Cascade eruption

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

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Two girls stayed up late to walk around the Skyline High School track at the Issaquah Relay for Life.

Relay for Life raises $240,000 About 900 people walked around the track at Skyline High School on May 21-22, honoring friends and family at the Relay for Life of Issaquah.

In spite of rainy weather, 78 teams and more than 50 cancer survivors spent the night at the track, raising money for the American Cancer Society.

As of May 23, participants had raised a gross amount of $240,000. The event’s organizers hope to raise another $10,000 in tax-deductible donations by the Aug. 31 deadline through the website www.issaquahrelayforlife.org.

Though it rained on the luminaria ceremony, which invited participants to light tea candles in bags decorated with the names of peo-

ple who lived with cancer, the atmosphere was still empowering, American Cancer Society community relations manager Aimee Martin said.

“I think it was symbolic of that somber moment,” she said. “There was something to be said about the rain and having it come down, because it is a sad time.”

The images on the luminaria bags looked like watercolor paintings, making them all the more beautiful, she said.

“The rain continued throughout the night, but people were troopers and they pushed through,” she said.

“It goes to show the strong community that Issaquah has and the support people have for the American Cancer Society every year.”

Plan ahead to steer clear of holiday travel headaches

motorists to check road conditions, including a travel website, www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic, and a travel information hotline, 511.

Motorists can find information such as camera images from across the state, state ferry schedules and a map of highway incidents and closures online.

People using mobile devices can go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/inform to see how transportation officials provide travel information through email alerts and other tools, such as Facebook and Twitter.

Memorial Day weekend means more traffic congestion as people hit the road for the traditional start of summer.

The state Department of Transportation alerted drivers to expect delays along Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass and U.S. 2 at Stevens Pass, as well as along Interstate 5 at the Canadian border and between Olympia and Tacoma.

The agency offers many ways for

Majestic Mount Rainier, peeping through the gap between Tiger and Squak mountains, stands as a constant reminder to prepare for emergencies.

The looming volcano, like Mount Baker to the north and Mount St. Helens to the south, is active and although geologists do not expect Mount Rainier to erupt anytime soon, emergency planners remind residents to prepare.

May is Volcano Awareness Month.

“It’s one of the things where we actually have to remind people that a volcano is one of our hazards,” said Bret Heath, city Public Works Operations and emergency management director. “Everybody looks at Mount Rainier down in the valley there on a nice day and goes, ‘Ah, beautiful mountain’ — until it goes off.”

Issaquah sits outside the area under threat from Mount Rainier lahars, a debris-strewn mudflow streaming from a volcano, but volcanic ash, or tephra, could impact transportation and air quality in East King County. In the area surrounding the mountain, lahars pose a greater hazard than lava and poisonous gases.

Though lava flows might not extend more than a few miles beyond Mount Rainier National Park boundaries, lahars could reach as far north as South King County.

Heath and other emergency planners identify volcanic eruptions as a potential threat to Issaquah.

Carolyn Driedger, hydrologist and outreach coordinator at the U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Wash., said numerous volcanoes in the Cascade Range

Woman shoots self during Issaquah traffic stop State troopers said a driver shot and killed herself early May 17 during a traffic stop in Issaquah.

remain active.

“I think it’s important for people to realize that this is not an ancient mountain range formed long ago,” she said. “These are features in progress — under construction.”

The catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, served as a dramatic reminder.

“They’re doing what volcanoes do,” Driedger continued. “That means that they sleep for a long period of time, and then they awaken and they erupt.”

John Schelling, earthquake, tsunami and volcano program manager for the state Emergency Management Division, said alerting people to risks from volcanic eruptions remains a hurdle.

“One of the big challenges we have with volcanoes is, unlike other natural hazards, like tsunamis or earthquakes, they don’t happen every day,” he said.

PREPARE FOR VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS May is Volcano Awareness Month and although many steps to prepare for volcanic eruptions mirror emergency preparedness for other disasters, key differences exist.

“If you can become prepared for an earthquake, you’re more than likely prepared for a volcanic event, and vice versa,” said John Schelling, earthquake, tsunami and volcano program manager for the state Emergency Management Division.

In addition to the supplies outlined below, residents should also consider plastic sheeting to protect sensitive electronics from volcanic ash.

Determine if you live or work in a volcano hazard area and learn about community warning systems, emergency plans and evacuation

routes.

Prepare for hazards resulting from volcanic eruptions: mudflows and flash floods, landslides and rock falls, earthquakes, ashfall and acid rain, and, in some cases, tsunamis.

Plan a couple of evacuation routes out of your neighborhood, and become familiar with your community’s pre-established evacuation routes.

Procure goggles and disposable breathing masks for each member of the household in case of ashfall.

Add them to disaster kits at home and in all vehicles.

Stay out of the area defined as a restricted zone by government officials, because the effects of a volcanic eruption can be experienced many miles from a volcano.

Source: King County Office of Emergency Management

In the aftermath If a Cascade volcano erupted and impacted Issaquah, crews could plow streets if ash accumulated, as Yakima County did after Mount St. Helens erupted 31 years ago. The gritty byproduct could cause disposal problems as well.

“Every time it’s disturbed by human activity or by the wind, it whips up into the air again, and it reduces visibility,” Driedger said.

The possibility also exists for structures to fail as rain soaks and weighs down volcanic ash, although the possibility is remote in the Puget Sound region.

“It’s like trying to work and deal with something like a heavy snowfall, except the stuff isn’t going away,” Heath said. “It’s everywhere and it’s abrasive.”

The material can be murderous

on equipment and vehicles, creating the potential to grind transportation to a halt.

“Driving in ash can turn an operating vehicle into one that doesn’t work so well fairly quickly,” Heath said.

Following the May 1980 eruption, volcanic ash dusted Issaquah. Eastern Washington, Idaho and Montana bore the brunt from the ashfall.

Not every eruption is as dramatic, and smaller eruptions can also belch ash, gases and steam into the atmosphere.

“Unfortunately, even a small amount of ash can cause some significant disruptions,” Driedger said. “I guess the good news for Issaquah is that Mount Rainier is not as much of an ash producer as Mount St. Helens.”

Mount Rainier last erupted in

the 19th century and although the mountain is quiet nowadays, geologists continue to monitor the Cascade volcanoes for signs of activity, such as earthquakes and glacial melting.

Congress is also considering a proposed National Volcano Early Warning System to improve monitoring of numerous volcanoes nationwide, including Mount Rainier in Pierce County, Mount Baker in Whatcom County, Mount St. Helens in Skamania County and Glacier Peak in Snohomish County.

“Something we learned from Mount St. Helens is that the onset of unrest is a really bad time to be playing catch-up on monitoring,” Driedger said.

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

The trooper had stopped a vehicle along Interstate 90 when he heard a popping noise and discovered the woman inside the vehicle had suffered a gunshot wound.

He then called for medical assis-

tance. Eastside Fire & Rescue medics declared the woman dead at the scene.

The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on the eastbound interstate near the Front Street North exit. The woman had been alone

in the Saturn coupe.

Officials later identified her as a 23-year-old Bothell woman and a veteran of the Iraq war.

Concerned family members had alerted the state patrol about the woman.

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State encourages hiring preferences for veterans Issaquah attorney, lawmaker team up for groundbreaking legislation

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporters David Black, a respected employment attorney and Issaquah resident, remembers the challenges his father, a Vietnam War veteran, faced after returning to the civilian workforce.

“He had a really hard time getting employment when I was growing up,” he said. “I remember him having three or four part-time jobs trying to piece something together, trying to make things work.”

Black stood alongside Gov. Chris Gregoire, state legislators and advocates late last month as the governor signed a first-in-thenation measure to encourage private employers in Washington to hire veterans.

The legislation Black crafted and helped to pass enables private employers to voluntarily give preference to hiring veterans, or veterans’ widows and widowers.

Because the measure encourages, rather than requires, private employers to give preference to hiring veterans, the legislation does not run afoul of state or federal antidiscrimination laws. State law also prohibits employers from discriminating against job appli-

cants due to military status.

“The way to encourage positive employment regulation that has a social origin or a social benefit as well is to make it permissive and to encourage it,” Black said.

Under existing laws, the federal government and most states, including Washington, grant employment preference to veterans, but encouraging private employers to do so is unique.

State Rep. Jay Rodne, a Marine Corps Reserve colonel and a North Bend Republican, sponsored the measure.

“House Bill 1432 simply permits employers to give veterans preference in employment decisions, but it’s not a requirement. This will provide veterans with more employment opportunities and is an appropriate way to honor their service and sacrifices,” he said in a statement after Gregoire signed the bill.

Rodne represents Issaquah and the 5th Legislative District. The lawmaker completed a tour as the commanding officer of a 1,200Marine reserve battalion headquartered at Joint Base LewisMcChord, and served overseas in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

Black started to consider a legal option to encourage private employers to consider veterans after meeting Marjorie James at a conference. James leads the Redmond-based Hire America’s Heroes, a nonprofit organization formed to encourage employers to hire veterans.

“Because my father was a veteran, I felt strongly about the issue, and it was something that I felt I had the expertise given my training and my background in employment law,” Black said.

Strong support in Olympia In December, he met Rodne for lunch at Stan’s Bar-B-Q in downtown Issaquah to discuss the proposal before the Legislature convened.

Rodne “did the legwork on finding the cosponsors,” Black recalled. “I started attempting to build coalition support among the nonprofit organizations that would be instrumental.”

Then, Black reached out to human resources professionals through the Society for Human Resource Management, a national organization, to gauge interest in the proposal.

Allied Waste and Boeing Co.

backers also offered support for the legislation. Black also credited his Seattle firm, Jackson Lewis, for allowing him to pursue the proposal.

The approach amounted to success. The legislation received strong support: a 94-4 vote in the state House of Representatives and a unanimous vote in the state Senate. In the Senate, Spokane Valley Republican Jeff Baxter sponsored the companion bill. The legislation passed 49-0 in the upper chamber. Gregoire signed the bipartisan-backed legislation April 20.

“It’s much easier to kill legislation than it is to get it passed,” Black joked.

Issaquah’s delegation in Olympia overwhelmingly supported the measure. In the House, Democrats Judy Clibborn and Deb Eddy voted against the bill.

Black faced some questions from employers concerned about asking job applicants about prior military service. In the end, the measure received overwhelming support from legislators in both parties.

“I tried to build some support from a variety of sources before even thinking about getting it introduced,” he said.

CONTRIBUTED

Ted Wicorek (from right), J.W. Johnson, Booker Stallworth, Mike Gregoire, Gov. Chris Gregoire, Jim Robinson, Marjorie James, Rep. Jay Rodne, Sen. Jeff Baxter, David Black Jr. and Tom Hinman attended the April 20 signing ceremony.

State law prohibits discrimination based on age, disability, gender, race and numerous other traits. Because the measure is voluntary, the preferences established under House Bill 1432 do not violate local, state or federal equal employment opportunity laws.

The state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union had not looked into the legislation, Communications Director Doug Honig said.

Hire America’s Heroes and other veterans’ advocacy groups praised state leaders for encouraging private employers to choose veterans.

“As an organization with many

HR professionals, we are dedicated to simplifying the hiring process in corporate America for veterans so that we can capitalize upon the range of talents and professional values that service members bring,” Hire America’s Heroes President Marjorie James said in a statement. “This legislation makes it easier for the private sector to develop voluntary employment preference programs for those that have served our nation in time of need.”

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

City Council, school board Council approves transportation plan to discuss shared issues Proposal outlines

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporters City Council and Issaquah School Board members face a substantial docket May 26, as the elected groups meet for dinner and a wide-ranging discussion.

Many issues overlap into both municipal and Issaquah School District spheres and, although no action is to be taken at the meeting, participants expect a productive meeting. City officials plan to update board members about ongoing city projects and vice versa.

“I think that it is clear that the success of the school district and the success of the city are intertwined,” Councilman Tola Marts said. “I’ve said many times, no one moves to Issaquah for the weather.

They move to Issaquah for the Issaquah jewels, but they also move because it’s one of the few places in Washington state that’s somewhat affordable that also has outstanding education.”

Marts and Councilman Mark Mullet both have children in the Issaquah school system.

“I think it’s a good meeting, because I don’t think we do enough overlap to make sure that we know what’s going on with each other,” Mullet said.

Participants plan to discuss the school district’s $228.6 million bond proposal. The still-evolving proposal suggests for the district to raze Tiger Mountain Community High School and Clark Elementary School, and move campuses for the schools to a remodeled Issaquah Middle School. Such a proposal could affect downtown Issaquah

GET INVOLVED Issaquah School Board and Issaquah City Council joint meeting 6 p.m. May 26 Issaquah School District Administration Building 565 N.W. Holly St.

traffic — a subject of intense focus from city leaders.

In the same vein, officials plan to discuss busy Second Avenue Southeast — a corridor bordered

by Issaquah High School and other campuses.

The planned construction of a Bellevue College campus in the Issaquah Highlands is on the docket. Leaders from the city and the district plan to discuss ongoing fiscal challenges to local governments.

City leaders also called for the school board to televise meetings — something the city does for council and many commission meetings.

“We are firmly of the belief that they should put their school board meetings on TV,” Mullet said.

He said televising board meetings could be a step in fostering greater transparency for local governments. The councilman is focused on posting more information to the municipal website.

“I’d like to see what their general policy is on Web transparency and modern technology and what their standards are, and compare those to ours,” Marts said. “Some things we do a little bit better and some things they do better.”

repairs to weakened retaining wall

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporters City Council members laid out a roadmap for Issaquah transportation projects May 2.

The council adopted the Transportation Improvement Program, or TIP, a guide to shortand long-term planning for road, transit and pedestrian projects. The document outlines possible transportation projects for 2012-17.

“Having a project on the TIP makes it eligible for certain types of funding, but more broadly, it signals to the community what improvements we’re considering for the future,” Councilman Joshua Schaer said before the unanimous decision.

The city Public Works Engineering Department lists transportation projects in the TIP, and then prioritizes the projects through a separate process to fund capital improvements.

Transportation planners outlined possible improvements to the timber retaining wall along Southeast Black Nugget Road behind Fred Meyer and The Home Depot.

Some timbers started to dislodge, rot is prevalent, pressure distorted some pilings and the fence atop the wall is failing. The city attributes the problems to shoddy construction. The timber was cut too short and too thin for the area. In addition, the structure

was not properly treated.

King County could provide some funding to offset the estimated $496,000 repair cost.

“We’ve been talking with King County for a couple of years now, and we’re very close to reaching an agreement with them whereby we can receive some funds fairly quickly, with the possibility of additional funds over an undetermined period of time,” Public Works Engineering Director Bob Brock told the council.

Soggy conditions caused a landslide on the North Issaquah slope behind Fred Meyer and The Home Depot last month. The sidewalk along the Southeast Black Nugget Road retaining wall was closed as a precaution. Officials said the landslide did not pose a risk to homes atop the hill.

Other proposals outlined in the TIP include a continued commitment to a program to confront traffic congestion in neighborhoods, a separate effort to repave streets, and a proposal to acquire additional right of way and upgrade the Interstate 90 Undercrossing near Southeast 62nd Street and 221st Place Southeast. The undercrossing opened to vehicles in December.

Councilman Fred Butler praised the undercrossing — a northsouth road linking Northwest Gilman Boulevard to East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast.

“The work that has been done to date has been very wellreceived, and people are using that to shave off time from getting from one side of I-90 to the other without going through the two interchanges at Front Street and SR 900,” he said.

Other improvements near the undercrossing hinge on a decision among the city, Costco and other

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landowners in the area to form a local improvement district to upgrade roads in North Issaquah.

Landowners in the affected area could form such a district and then shoulder the costs for transportation projects.

The city and Costco, the largest employer in Issaquah, last year split the $63,736 cost to study potential transportation enhancements. The study recommended the parties proceed and build a framework for the local improvement district, although a decision has yet to be made.

“If it does not get formed, then it would take next year to finish that, and then we’d be ready the following year to go forward with the rest of the project,” city Transportation Manager Gary Costa said.

The transportation plan also proposes funding for Complete Streets, a city program to create corridors for bicyclists, motorists, pedestrians, and transit riders of all ages and abilities.

“Looking at 2012, I’m encouraged by the listed restoration of funding to both street overlay and Complete Streets,” Schaer said. “I’m not as excited about $1 million for the Newport Maple-to-Sunset corridor, which still doesn’t need improvements for about 20 more years.”

Plans call for widening Newport Way Northwest near Issaquah Valley Elementary School to improve movement through the corridor and alleviate downtown traffic congestion.

Though the council held a public hearing before the TIP decision, no speakers addressed the issue. The city also rolled out the proposal for the public at the Planning Policy Commission and the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Transportation Task Force.

Under state law, Issaquah and other cities must form and approve a long-term transportation plan. Costa said the city plans to submit the plan to the Puget Sound Regional Council by May 20 and to the state Department of Transportation by June 1.

Though the plan proposes tens of millions in transportation spending, the city can complete only a fraction of the projects in a single year. In addition, funding for many projects hinges on state and federal grants. Projects must be listed in the TIP in order to be eligible for gasoline tax revenue.

Sound Transit upgrades website for riders Sound Transit has launched the website to improve commutes for bus and train riders throughout the region.

The address is the same — www.soundtransit.org — but the agency upgraded the features. In addition to a clean, intuitive design, the website includes a better trip planner and interactive maps featuring more information about transit connections and the locations of stations, stops and parking.

The transit agency also made schedules easier to read.

Other improvements to the trip planner include the ability to type in start and end points of a transit trip and see multiple options on interactive maps.

The site also features a guide for new riders, plus the ability to sign up for email and text message service alerts.

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Let’s just start with the special section inside today’s paper, our second year to publish Lest We Forget. It’s a labor of love, and a labor of respect. It’s also a lot of hard work. But we couldn’t do it at all without the community neighbors and businesses who step up to cover the minimal costs. Thank you.

Thank you to all of the businesses that advertise with us year after year. Part of our commitment to excellent journalism is our commitment to advertisers to keep readership high. Quid pro quo. Your success is our success.

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Thank you to the owners of The Issaquah Press and its three sister newspapers. The Blethen family encourages us, and then gives us the resources to do great work.

We are often asked whether newspapers will survive the test of a changing time. We’re glad to say our crystal ball is rosy and bright. We’re not in the business of making predictions, but with a commitment to strong journalism and a strong community, we have a formula that will keep us around for many years. Heck, 111 years is just the beginning!

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ometimes we all need a little reminder. Thank goodness we have people like Dave Waggoner in the Issaquah community.

Waggoner, a quartermaster in the Issaquah Veterans of Foreign Wars post, once left a small U.S. flag at the office so I would always remember Memorial Day. The flag still flies above my desk.

Each year, Waggoner, members of the VFW post and local Boy Scouts plant flags and/or crosses on the graves of former veterans at Hillside Cemetery for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Waggoner makes sure these former vets are remembered.

Waggoner expressed a concern in an April Issaquah Press story that people are forgetting U.S. veterans. With Memorial Day coming up, none of us should forget veterans, especially those in our family.

I do a roll call every Memorial Day, setting aside some time to remember the veterans in my family.

My roll call begins with my great-grandfather Thomas Taylor, who was plowing a field in Illinois in 1861 when he learned from a neighbor that Fort Sumter had been fired on and that the Civil War had begun. He unhooked the plow from the horse, galloped to the nearest recruiting station and signed up with an Illinois volunteer infantry unit. Despite some serious illnesses, he survived the war.

Next is uncle Frank, my mother’s oldest brother. He was born in Finland, but became a U.S. citizen after coming to America. He was teaching in an elementary school in 1917 when news came that the U.S. had declared war on Germany. He joined the doughboys and served with distinction. However, he suffered serious damage to his

lungs from a mustard gas attack. After spending time in a hospital, he was sent home but was never healthy again.

Uncle Frank’s brother John, Bob Taylor Press sports editor also born in Finland, served the U.S. during See our World War I, salute to but never local veterwent overans, Lest We seas. Because Forget, on he was a propages B1-4. fessional logger, he was drafted into the Spruce Squadron, which supplied needed logs for building planes.

Uncle Andy, another of Frank’s brothers, was in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was in the Seabees, a construction group that built landing strips and bases for the Navy and Marines. He was at Guadalcanal, where Seabees were always targets of enemy snipers. He survived the war and later had a successful business in Montana.

My cousin Bud, Frank’s son who’s about 25 years older than me, always seemed like an uncle.

He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II and survived the Battle of the Coral Sea. My father, Layton Taylor, was in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. He served in the Pacific. He learned so much about electronics that when I was a youngster, we never needed a television repairSee REMEMBER, Page A5

Operation Bald Eagle

Effort to support the troops was a success thanks to community, numerous volunteers Operation Bald Eagle would like to take time to thank the generosity of the public who came and gave items for our packages for the troops in Iraq/Afghanistan. On a recent Saturday, Operation Bald Eagle and Safeway on Gilman Boulevard asked customers for donations to send to our troops. The response was overwhelming and humbling to say the least.

Our only difficulty was not having enough volunteers to cover both doors long enough.

You don’t know what this means to our men and women serving to have people give like this. Customers reached deep into their pockets both for financial donations and came out with items for our troops.

Also, to the manager of Safeway, Ryan Kinsley, who helped make this happen. “Operation Bald Eagle is welcome back anytime,” he said.

“Our customers were delighted to meet your group and glad to be a part of this.”

To all of the Safeway employees, they were extremely friendly and helpful. We will be back, and thanks to all who gave so generously.

Operation Bald Eagle knows that the care packages mean a great deal to the men/women who put themselves in harm’s way every day, in extreme weather conditions, far from family and friends. When the community comes together like this, it really speaks volumes to our troops.

We salute you!

Jeffrey Mitchell (president/founder) Operation Bald Eagle

Chamber of commerce

Local businesses play critical role in keeping Issaquah vital, welcoming As a nonprofit member of the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to share with the public how pleased I am to see the voice of business outlined in its recently published 2011-12 legislative and policy agenda.

As a nonprofit, business contributions and support ensure our daily efforts are able to continue and that we remain able to provide

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New Swedish hospital

Community needs to be kept abreast of developments, especially senior services As I frequently and necessarily travel over Highlands Drive on my way to Bellevue and Seattle medical appointments I have watched what will soon be the beautiful Swedish Hospital being created. And I have wondered each time if there will be services in that location which will benefit me. Perhaps many other seniors must have those same thoughts.

I cannot agree more with a recent reader when he expressed the need for more, or any, information regarding the new medical facility.

It cannot be that plans for its opening are being kept a secret. And while some information may have been issued some time ago, is that news even now becoming more relevant?

With what has been proclaimed a worldclass hospital in our midst I would like to ask The Press to offer (perhaps again) some basic information that will benefit our citizens.

Maybe an overlook of the facility, including entering, exiting and parking; perhaps a list of the procedures one may expect to be offered, including what seniors can look forward to;

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As the founder and executive director of Eastside Baby Corner, I encourage all to understand the role business plays in keeping Issaquah vital, and ask for your support in assisting the chamber and city in reaching their collaborative goal of maintaining Issaquah’s quality of life and strong business climate.

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Food bank

More than 25,000 pounds of food donated during post office’s drive The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank would like to send a warm “thank you” for the enormous amount of support and contributions during the Postal Services Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

We greatly appreciate the generosity and hard work of all of the Issaquah postal carriers.

We know they all went above and beyond the call of duty May 14.

We know we are fortunate to work with amazing volunteers, be supported by a kind and giving community, and to have the opportunity to collaborate with great partners like the Issaquah Post Office. All together as a community we collected 25,382 pounds of food for families in need of services.

You can see some fun pictures on our Facebook Page or you can get more information about our services from our website — www.issaquahfoodbank.org.

On behalf of our staff and clients we thank you very much.

Cori Kauk, executive director Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

State Legislature

Taxing businesses, having costs passed on to customers is height of hypocrisy I find it amusing to watch our state Legislature struggle to balance its budget. Legislators See LETTERS, Page A5

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The Issaquah Press Bellevue College leader, advocate for Issaquah campus, resigns Bellevue College President Jean Floten, a strong advocate for adding a college campus to the Issaquah Highlands, is resigning from the institution to serve as chancellor of WGU Washington, the state’s online university.

Floten arrived at Bellevue College in 1989 and helped build the Eastside institution into a college serving about 39,000 students each year. Only the University of Washington and Washington State University outrank Bellevue College in size.

“Having the honor of serving as president of Bellevue College for over two decades has been the opportunity of a lifetime,” she said in a statement.

The college announced the resignation May 23.

In recent years, Floten focused on adding a satellite campus in a fast-growing Eastside community.

The college announced plans last year to build a campus in the highlands, as a complicated landpreservation process neared completion.

The college purchased land for a highlands campus last year, but no construction timeline has been finalized.

The college’s board of trustees plans to launch a national search for a successor to Floten.

WGU Washington is a partnership between the state and Western Governors University.

Restaurant seeks taller sign near pedestrian bridge The city is considering a taller sign for IHOP. The pancake house seeks to add a sign 22 feet tall — 10 feet taller than the existing sign. The applicant said a taller sign is needed because a pedestrian bridge under construction across Interstate 90 obscures the 12-foot-tall sign.

The city Sign Code caps the height for monument signs at 10 feet.

Plans call for the taller sign to have an area of 75 square feet on each side, the same as the existing sign. IHOP, along the interstate and state Route 900, is in an area zoned for professional offices.

Plans call for the completed pedestrian connector to feature a 12-foot-wide pedestrian bridge across the westbound interstate on-ramps, plus a 10-foot-wide pedestrian crossing on the existing state Route 900 overpass. The link is expected to open in June.

PUBLIC MEETINGS May 25

Remember FROM PAGE A4

Issaquah School Board and Sammamish City Council joint meeting 5:30 p.m.

Issaquah School District Administration Building 565 N.W. Holly St. Issaquah School Board 7:30 p.m.

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

May 26 Cable TV Commission 6 p.m.

Coho Room, City Hall 130 E. Sunset Way Issaquah School Board and Issaquah City Council joint meeting 6 p.m.

Issaquah School District Administration Building 565 N.W. Holly St. Planning Policy Commission 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South 135 E. Sunset Way

Letters FROM PAGE A4

say times are hard and the people cannot afford another tax increase. So they tax businesses instead.

I got a statement from my waste services provider today that said my garbage rates are going up. It said part of the increase was for cost of living, and the remainder was for a Business and Occupation tax, more commonly known as a B&O tax, increase on the company.

So, let me get this straight. The times are too hard to tax the people directly, so we’ll just do it indirectly by taxing the businesses, and then the people will gripe at the businesses when the costs of their services go up and not at the Legislature? Is that the

man because he could fix anything that had wires and tubes.

Uncle Mike, my wife’s uncle, who filled the void of my father, passed away when I was in high school. Uncle Mike was at Normandy during World War II. He was in several major battles and later helped liberate some concentration camps.

Finally, I often think of my cousin Steve. We were the same age. When we graduated from high school, I enrolled in college and Steve joined the U.S. Army. These were the Vietnam War days. Steve was sent to Southeast Asia. He survived snipers and snakes in the jungles of Thailand and Vietnam.

After serving two tours, he was reassigned to West Germany.

When he got home, Steve planned to get married and use the G.I. Bill to go to college. He never got the chance. A week before he was going to be mustered out of the service, Steve was riding a motorcycle in West Germany when it collided with a car and he was killed.

All of these members of my family will be remembered this Memorial Day, mainly because I got a reminder from Dave Waggoner.

Thanks, Dave.

way it is supposed to work?

This is the height of hypocrisy and deceit. A tax on business is always an indirect tax on the people, because a business always has to pass along increases in their cost of doing business. If they don’t, they will no longer be in business.

The cost increase for me was 41 cents per month, or about $5 per year, but that is only for garbage. What about all of the other service providers and businesses I use? They will all be going up as well.

But at least the tax is temporary. It took effect this April and will expire in June 2013. But mark your calendars. In early 2013, there will be a bill on the floor of the Legislature to make this tax permanent. You heard it here first.

Steve Sheehan Issaquah

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Join hatchery advisory group Nominate Issaquah residents as the state Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks members for the Puget Sound Hatchery Action advisory group.

The agency is accepting applications through June 3 for the new board. Officials plan to appoint up to 12 people to the group.

The advisory group is responsible for developing recommendations for potential modifications to the state’s hatchery programs.

The state operates the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery downtown.

Nominations must be submitted in writing and include: Nominee’s name, address, tele-

phone number and email address Relevant experience and reasons for wanting to serve as a member Nominee’s effectiveness in communication Name and contact information for any individual or organization submitting a nomination Submit nominations to Heather Bartlett, Hatcheries Division manager, by mail to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA 98501. Or, email materials to heather.bartlett@dfw.wa.gov. Call Bartlett at 360-902-2662 to learn more.

Rates

RECENT RATE INCREASES

FROM PAGE A1

“We’ve got ratepayers living in Providence Point,” he said.

“They’re not seeing an increase in their Social Security payments — they’re living on a fixed income.”

To raise rates “in one fell swoop like this is a little bit much,” he said.

Hike lays foundation for replacements Officials said more than onethird of the increase is for the district’s replacement fund — a 4year-old account aimed at banking money for the replacement of aging infrastructure.

The district has pipes approaching 40 or 50 years old in some older developments on the Sammamish Plateau. Officials aim to make current ratepayers shoulder future costs.

“The commissioners believe it’s their responsibility to set some of these funds aside … so that that burden is supported by the system’s current users rather than shifted to future users of the system,” Krauss said.

In addition to rising gas and electricity prices, Krauss said the district also has numerous employees approaching the higher end of the district’s salary ladder — meaning increases in personnel costs. The cost of health care has also been rising at about 6 percent per year.

Barton said 2 percent of the water rate increase and 1.6 percent of the sewer rate increase is due to rising operating expenses.

The district is also feeling a crunch from the downturn in construction due to a drop-off in development fees.

Krauss said the district’s operat-

Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District customers start paying more for water and sewer service June 1. The district has also increased rates in recent years: 2006 — 4 percent 2007 — 0 percent 2008 — 9 percent 2009 — 7 percent 2010 — 7.5 percent 2011 — 13 percent Source: Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District

ing budget is affected by the slowdown, because the district must plan ahead in making capital investments to accommodate future growth.

The down economy also means the district is getting less of a return on its investments through the King County Investment Pool.

The fund handles cash reserves for nearly 100 school, fire, and water and sewer districts in the county.

Harman said investing in the replacement fund is good policy in order to avoid the potential of even larger and more sudden rate increases as the district’s infrastructure starts needing replacement in the coming years. But he said the agency could find ways to trim costs in next year’s budget.

“We’ve got to find some cost-cutting,” he said. “We just can’t sustain these types of rate increases.”

Caleb Heeringa: 392-6434, ext. 247, or cheeringa@isspress.com. Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

The Issaquah Press

Awards FROM PAGE A1

Kagarise earned second place in the Government and Politics Reporting category for a piece about legislative election battlegrounds.

Kagarise also earned third place for Spot News Reporting for Lake Sammamish State Park shootings coverage.

Star Editor Dan Catchpole took third place in the Government and Politics Reporting category for a piece about King County Sheriff’s Office deputy salaries, a subject of intense focus amid cuts last year.

Cetron earned third place in the Editorial and Commentary category for urging Sen. Cheryl Pflug to show up more often for votes.

Bond FROM PAGE A1

Superintendent Ron Thiele said.

In another instance, the committee added a remodel of the Maple Hills Elementary School office, costing a projected $35,000. The remodel would give office staff a view of the front door, helping the school’s safety monitoring.

The committee unanimously approved the bond proposal April 26, allowing the bond to move to its third phase: the superintendent’s review.

Superintendent Steve Rasmussen attended all of the committee’s meetings, and he will spend the next month analyzing and possibly changing the proposal before he presents it to the school board in June.

Rasmussen, with a team of administrators, will examine the original springboard, the committee’ proposal, the feasibility of voters’ approval and the taxpayers’ burden.

He will make a recommendation to the board, which will review the proposed bond this summer. By fall, the board will decide whether to put the bond before voters, likely in February or April.

In the fifth and final step, voters will have their say. The bond needs a supermajority of 60 percent to pass. Voters passed the most recent district bond with a 68 percent approval rating in 2006 for a bond of $241.8 million.

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The Issaquah Press earned several honors in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest last week. Read the award-winning pieces in the online version of this article at www.issaquahpress.com.

First place The Issaquah Press, General Excellence — Nondaily Newspapers Laura Geggel, Environment and Science Reporting — ‘Windy and wet: Snoqualmie Valley’s weird weather’ Second place Ari Cetron, Environment and Science Reporting — ‘Local invention deployed to Gulf oil-cleanup effort’ Laura Geggel, Education

The more the district can collect in voter-approved bond money, the less it has to rely on its general fund to pay for maintenance, Rasmussen said. Bond money can only be used for school construction or repair. On the other hand, the general fund pays for items including teacher salaries and school supplies. If the district does not have bond money, it will have to dip into its general fund to fix malfunctioning buildings.

“We want to make sure we have quality schools for kids,” he said.

No matter the state of the economy, parents and the community expect Issaquah to have the best schools, programs and teachers for students, and the bond can help the district do that, he added.

Items on the list Though still fluid, the committee’s bond proposal adds a number of renovations to the district.

Apollo Elementary School and Beaver Lake, Maywood, Pacific Cascade and Pine Lake middle schools would each get a new artificial-turf field, costing $1.3 million apiece. All of those schools have muddy fields in winter, making them temporarily unusable.

Although an elementary school, Apollo was added to the list because few schools in the southern part of the district have a synthetic field, and the district wanted that community to have equal access to fields when school was not in session, Thiele said.

The artificial fields will help finances in the long term, saving money on custodial work and maintenance, such as mowing, watering, fertilizing and aerating.

Reporting — ‘Mock crash and funeral encourage safety’ David Hayes, Health Reporting — ‘Swedish teams combine efforts in new atrial fibrillation procedure’ Warren Kagarise, Government and Politics Reporting — ‘Battleground for Legislature runs through Issaquah’ Third place Dan Catchpole, Government and Politics Reporting — ‘King County deputies’ pay rates outpace Eastside departments’ Ari Cetron, Editorial and Commentary — ‘Sen. Pflug needs to show up’ Warren Kagarise, Environment and Science Reporting — ‘City makes history in effort to turn restaurants “green”’ Warren Kagarise, Spot News Reporting — ‘“All hell broke loose”’

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The proposed bond also includes new rubber floors for areas in 10 schools across the district. The rubber — already installed at the new Issaquah High School — lasts longer than carpet, is quieter to walk on than vinyl and is easy to clean, Thiele said.

The proposed bond would also improve Skyline’s athletic space.

Many of the benches on the school’s homeside bleachers have snapped at the base. School staff members have removed the broken bleachers, meaning fans have to stand during games. The bleachers also have no rain cover.

With the bond, Skyline would convert its homeside bleachers to visitors’ seating, receive a rain cover for its new homeside seating and get a larger press box, more bathrooms, concessions and weatherproof storage, costing $6.8 million.

The project would make Skyline on par with the other high schools, one of the missions of the bond.

“There was a big discussion about equity,” Thiele said. “You should have equal facilities.”

Laura Geggel: 392-6434, ext. 241, or lgeggel@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

School district awards Maywood contract Six contractors submitted bids for the Maywood Middle School addition and modernization; M.J. Takisaki Inc. was awarded the project.

The Seattle company gave the lowest base bid at $11.8 million in a range of base bids that went as high as $13.2 million.

After accepting the base bid, district staff members agreed to several more construction projects at the school, including a new elevator and fire alarm system, as well as new partitions and music storage rooms, bringing the bid to about $12.2 million. Finally, the district agreed to a Washington state sales tax of about $1 million, bringing the final bid to $13.2 million.

The Issaquah School board approved the bid at its April 28 meeting. Maywood’s modernization and expansion is slated for completion by August 2012.

Dollars steered to economic development projects King County leaders scrapped the outdated Economic Enterprise Corp. and directed funds from the program to economic development programs throughout the region.

The legislation approved May 2 by the County Council directs almost all of the $95,000 remaining in the corporation to be disbursed to smaller projects.

The beneficiaries include $10,000 for the Puget Sound Regional Council — the planning authority for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties — to update a regional economic strategy and $20,000 for the county Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

“This small investment can make a big difference for our economy,” Councilwoman Kathy Lambert, a co-sponsor of the legislation and the Issaquah representative, said in a release.

Created in 1984, the Economic Enterprise Corp. issued industrial revenue bonds to economic development in the county. The agency issued bonds totaling more than $48 million and created more than 600 jobs.

State lawmakers created the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority in 1990. The statewide agency served the same purpose as the county’s Economic Enterprise Corp. Eliminating the county agency eliminates duplication and saves money.

No. 1 again!

Society of Professional Journalists has named The Issaquah Press the Best Non-Daily for two years running.

A great community deserves a great newspaper!

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City Council sells highlands land to Bellevue homebuilder

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

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Microsoft employees (from left) Jenni Powell, of Kirkland, Bob Scola, of Issaquah, and April Ritscher, of Monroe, cut down an invasive English Hawthorne tree during a habitat restoration project May 20 at Lake Sammamish State Park.

Microsoft employees restore Lake Sammamish State Park habitat

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Microsoft helped the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust reboot Issaquah Creek habitat May 20.

More than 60 employees from the software giant’s campus along East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast in Issaquah gathered at Lake Sammamish State Park.

Margaret Ullman, volunteer program manager for the greenway trust, said the longtime relationship between the organization and Microsoft resulted in crucial habitat restoration.

“It’s so important for Microsoft to come out here, because their campus is within walking distance of this project site. Many of them came from the office this morning or will go back for a meeting and come back out to work. This is a place where they walk by every single day,” she said. “Getting them personally invested, and the company as well, in the natural areas right on their doorstep is pivotal.”

The trust and the state parks agency partnered to restore more than 50 acres of streamside, lakeshore and wetland habitat in the park since 2005.

“We’re all excited to be a part of this very important effort,” Robert Cole, Microsoft Enterprise Application Services business administrator, said in a press release. “Our offices look out onto the park, and the employees wanted to give back to a place that is an incredible resource for us and for

the local community.”

The restoration effort last week almost completes restoration along the northern side of the creek, stretching about a mile from the creek mouth to the Microsoft campus. The work is meant to prepare the site for fall plantings.

Overall, volunteers have contributed more than 22,000 hours by removing invasive weeds, and planting thousands of native trees and shrubs.

The efforts form a critical part of the effort to restore habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened chinook salmon, which live in or migrate through the 514-acre park.

Restoration in the park complements city and King County projects upstream. The ongoing effort is meant to improve the overall ecological health of the entire Issaquah Creek basin.

The park project is funded through support from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, the King Conservation District, FedEx and Carter Motors.

The greenway stretches along Interstate 90 from the Seattle waterfront to Central Washington.

The greenbelt links natural areas, farms, forests, communities, recreation opportunities and habitat for wildlife.

“The premise of the greenway is about collaborative planning for a sustainable landscape,” Ullman said. “So, we need to be actively involving members from all different regions of society, including corporate groups.”

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City Council members agreed May 16 to sell Issaquah Highlands land — a scrap measuring 16,000 square feet — to a homebuilder and set aside dollars from the sale to improve municipal parks.

The city stands to receive $191,496 for the parcel near the planned 15th Avenue Northeast extension and Northeast College Drive construction.

Bellevue-based developer Polygon Northwest is building the Forest Ridge at Issaquah Highlands neighborhood near the site and intends to add the parcel to the community.

The homebuilder could create three lots for single-family detached homes on the site.

“As a new member to the Issaquah Highlands community, we want to do what’s in the best interest of the community, and we feel that this fits that goal,” Ben Rutkowski, development project manager for Polygon Northwest, told council members.

The council agreed in a unanimous decision to sell the land, but

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members raised questions about how to use dollars from the sale, as well as road access to possible homes on the site.

Keith Niven, city Major Development Review Team program manager, said the city created the site after carving up a larger parcel.

“We’re subdividing that piece of property with public roads,” he said.

Plans call for 15th Avenue to run north to south and for College Drive to run east to west along the property. Plans call for College Drive to snake for about a halfmile behind Grand Ridge Elementary School and link to the existing street grid at Central Park. The road is meant to provide access to a planned Bellevue College campus, hence the name.

Councilman Fred Butler asked about potential uses for the land if the city decided to retain ownership.

“Because this is less than a half an acre, it limits probably the potential of what it could be used for,” Niven said.

Such options could include a pea patch or community garden, a

pocket park or a park for small dogs.

Councilman Mark Mullet called for funds from the sale to be set aside for highlands parks rather than the city’s general fund — the account used to fund police and fire services, community development and planning, parks and recreation, and municipal government. The councilman, a highlands resident, added the parks language to the sale agreement.

“I feel that between the options of retaining it as open space or a future park facility, I think that would clearly be of more benefit to the highlands residents than selling the land off,” Mullet said. “I think the way you offset that is by saying, ‘Well, we’re selling it off so that we can improve some of the other parks space that you currently have that you’re telling us you want improved.’”

Councilwoman Eileen Barber opposed Mullet’s amendment in a 5-1 decision to apply proceeds from the sale to highlands parks.

“If we want to earmark these for parks dollars, that would be fine, but I think it should be whatever is needed in the city as far as parks,

as opposed to specifically for this one project,” she said.

The council also split on a proposal to ban driveway access to College Drive from the home lots.

The members’ 3-3 tie required a rare tiebreaking vote from Mayor Ava Frisinger to scrap the proposal. (Councilwoman Stacy Goodman did not attend the meeting.)

“I think that it is quite evident from the discussion that has taken place this evening that the council prefers that there not be access off College Drive, and seems to prefer the configuration with access coming off onto 15th,” Frisinger said.

Connie Marsh, a citizen activist and Issaquah Environmental Council president, questioned why the city decided to sell land for suburban development amid discussions to create a more urban character in some areas of the city.

“When we were talking 15 years ago about the Issaquah Highlands, it sounds almost identical to what we’re saying about the Central Issaquah Plan, yet we’re building suburban again,” she said. “It’s not worth my tax dollars to sell off city property for more suburban.”

The state collects a huge amount of geographic data. In order to make the information more accessible, the state Department of Information Services last week launched the Washington State Geospatial Portal — a source for maps, inter-

active mapping applications and geographic data hosted on government websites.

People used to have to search through multiple state government agency websites to find map data, but the information is now in a single place,

http://geography.wa.gov.

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• Wednesday, May 25, 2011

State removes hurdle for cities in need of disaster assistance

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

Hog heaven The Eastside Harley Owners Group, aka the Eastside HOGS, made easy riders out of some of the residents of Providence Marianwood on April 30 during the semiannual Harley Day on the Sammamish Plateau. For over a decade more than 20 Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners from throughout the region have had lunch with and given rides around the parking lot to thrilled residents.

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Nominate small businesses for King County honor King County Executive Dow Constantine, alongside corporate and nonprofit partners, has launched a program to honor small businesses.

The partners include the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, as well as chambers of commerce

and cities throughout the county.

The nomination categories include Small Business of the Year, Minority Small Business of the Year, Woman Small Business of the Year and more. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/exec/constantine/businessaward.aspx.

The initial awards ceremony is in October. Organizers intend for the awards program to become a year-

ly event. Submit nominations to chambers of commerce, cities and business organizations through July 1. To qualify, businesses must be in King County, have 50 or fewer employees, and have been in business for at least three years.

Organizers plan to announce finalists Sept. 15. The awards ceremony is Oct. 12 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

Floodwaters inundated Snoqualmie in January 2009 and, even as nearby Issaquah dried out from a major flood, officials sent equipment to the other flood-plagued city.

Issaquah and other local governments previously needed to negotiate a patchwork of interlocal agreements among local governments, law enforcement agencies and emergency service providers in order to receive aid from other jurisdictions during a disaster.

Under legislation signed last month, asking for help from other agencies in Washington is simpler for Issaquah and other local governments.

Bret Heath, city Public Works Operations and emergency management director, said the measure allows local governments to request aid from other jurisdictions in Washington, even if the parties do not have interlocal agreements in place.

“Prior to this, it was easier to bring resources in from out of state than it was from other counties,” he said.

The measure could serve a crucial need during a regional disaster, such as a major earthquake.

“Typically, during those types of emergencies, all of the jurisdictions in King County are in the same boat, if you will,” Heath said. “We’re not in a position where we can share resources with each other, because we’re all maxed out. So, we need to bring resources in from outside.”

Moreover, the legislation does

not supersede existing interlocal aid agreements, such as the King County Regional Disaster Plan, a mutual aid agreement among cities in the county.

“It’s a permissive law. It allows us to share resources, but it doesn’t require us to share resources,” Heath said. “So, if Issaquah needs resources, we can put in a request. Other jurisdictions can respond to that request. We work out with the jurisdiction of choice which resources they will share with us.”

State Rep. Deb Eddy, a former Kirkland mayor and a 48th Legislative District Democrat, sponsored the intrastate mutual aid bill. The legislative district includes the Greenwood Point and South Cove neighborhoods in Issaquah.

Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger offered input to Eddy about the legislation and possible benefits of a streamlined mutual aid system.

“Something could happen in Spokane that would have no effect on the western side of the state or vice versa, and then we would be able to share, and hitherto, that just wasn’t possible,” Frisinger said.

The measure passed both chambers of the Legislature in unanimous decisions. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed the legislation April 15. Washington is the 35th state to enact such a measure.

“What this law does, it allows that type of resource sharing statewide,” Heath said. “We can get resources now from Snohomish County or across the mountains.”

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Some Sound Transit fares will increase June 1 Sound Transit plans to raise fares next month for ST Express bus service.

The changes take effect June 1, as the regional transit agency simplifies fares and addresses increased operating costs.

Under the simplified ST Express fare structure, all of King County is to become one fare zone instead of three. So, any trip in the region starting and ending in the same county has a one-county fare.

Fares for adults taking one-zone trips in King County and multicounty adult fares increase 50 cents. The one-county fare for youth increases 25 cents. Fares for youths traveling across two zones in King County decreases 50 cents.

Fares for senior and disabled riders, as well as the fare for youths traveling across counties, do not change.

Riders can find details about fare changes at the agency’s website, www.soundtransit.org/farechange.

‘Share Your Washington’ and earn travel prizes Washington State Tourism is asking Washingtonians to invite friends and family members to visit the Evergreen Green as part of the Share Your Washington promotion.

Running through June 15, Share Your Washington encourages people to send invitations. In the process, participants also automatically enter a sweepstakes for the chance to win trips from Alaska Airlines.

Entering is simple.

Washingtonians can visit the Share Your Washington website, www.shareyourwashington.com, to send electronic postcards to friends. No limit exists for the number of times residents can enter.

The more friends and family they invite, the more chances they have to win the grand prize.

The grand-prize package includes unlimited air travel within Washington on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air numbered flights for the winner and companion for a whole year, from July 2011 to June 2012, and a pair of roundtrip coach tickets for two people anywhere Alaska Airlines flies.

Share Your Washington is also on Facebook. Washington State Tourism is encouraging people to use the hashtag #ShareYourWA to discuss the promotion on Twitter.

Troopers confront slowpoke ‘left-lane campers’ State troopers cracked down last month on “left-lane campers” — people clogging traffic by traveling too slowly in the left lane.

Troopers stopped 223 motorists and issued 199 warnings during King County patrols. Washington State Patrol leaders conducted the exercise to educate drivers about the importance of the left-lane travel law.

Under state law, slower traffic should travel in the right lane in order to keep traffic flowing in a safe and orderly fashion. Motorists violate the law if they remain continuously in the left lane and impede the flow of other traffic.

(The left lane does not include high-occupancy vehicle lanes.)

Slowpokes face a $124 fine if caught.

Motorists stopped for continually driving in the left lane often frequently state, “I didn’t realize it was against the law.”

Slow vehicles traveling in the left lane create unsafe conditions as other motorists grow frustrated and start to pass on the right side.

The problem causes traffic congestion as motorists follow a slowmoving vehicle too closely.

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Joe Bice, local Issaquah playwrite, composer, lyricist and author has established himself with a series of four mystery novels about a Seattle attorney and former police detective, Donald Marshall. The gem of novels include String of Pearls; Ruby Eyes; Whistler’s Black Gold, Jade Horse.

Bice has just completed his newest book. The Enemy Around Us is a departure about as far from mystery as Seattle to Tokyo.

The entry is available in the Kindle Store at Amazon.com.

Mariko is an 18-year-old Japanese bride in 1942, removed from her home in Tukwila, Wash. Even though she is an American citizen, she must be “protected” by living behind barbed wires in the Idaho desert for four years during WWII. The internment camp is baked by the sun in summer…snowy blizzards in winter.

Mariko suffered a horrifying rape at age 17, gave away the resulting baby, then entered an arranged marriage to a physically-abusive Japanese husband.

Her husband’s death in the internment camp and her many other trials and tribulations ensue during Mariko’s life.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Meadows Shopping Center is where you’ll find Cascade Garden, home to the best Chinese food in Issaquah, according to many patrons. This hidden gem of a restaurant offers a widely varied menu, featuring the cuisines of Northern China — Szechwan, Mandarin and Hunan — as well as family recipes from Taiwan and Korea.

Cascade Garden owners Andy and May Liu have been exposed to the restaurant business since childhood, both eagerly watching their parents operate their own restaurants. In 1989, the couple moved to Issaquah and followed suit, happily opening a restaurant of their own — Cascade Garden.

In addition to more than 25 years of experience serving Chinese cuisine, Andy and May draw upon knowledge passed down from their parents. They believe in providing the very highest quality of food and the freshest ingredients in order to give their customers the best possible Chinese dining experience.

Andy and May have always embraced their staff and guests warmly.

The saga, written from the Japanese American point of view, continues when Mariko is finally released to return to Tukwila.

Mariko, the Joe Bice epitome of the liberated woman living in a time well before such a posture was accepted by society, achieves her dream of fashion store ownership and the successful launch of her own apparel line.

This story is an historicallybased portrait of prejudice against Japanese Americans, detailing the bigotry of the business world from 1937 to 1961 in the United States, and the fight of the have-nots of unpopular skin color against power-rich Caucasians.

Bice has had great success at writing 14 novels, five musical comedies including two produced in Bellevue and Seattle, one drama, 10 screenplays, and two piano rhapsodies. He is currently final-editing his 15th book, Confession of a Write-a-holic, to be

published in print.

Bice also wrote the autobiography of Troy Kline, also an Issaquah resident and former Chippendale dancer and singer. Chippendales The Naked Truth is also available on Amazon.com for Kindle downloads.

Follow Bice on his blog, joebice.com, as he relates his reasons for writing. Here he also reviews Broadway plays and musicals. Currently Bice is blogging about “How To” books…How to write a novel, music, lyrics, musical comedy, and screenplays.

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On top of their welcoming, comfortable atmosphere, Cascade Garden has a meal to please every palate, including several vegetarian options. The portions are generous and there are many favorites among the regular customers, including the popular Peking Duck.

After a fire last summer caused them to close for three months of repairs, Cascade Garden reopened with the same friendly staff, the same menus, the same delicious recipes — but a brand new kitchen!

The restaurant offers banquet seating, perfect for birthday celebrations, wedding receptions, corporate lunches and holiday parties. Loyal customer Kim Riffle recently celebrated her birthday at the restaurant and wrote a personal thank you to the owners in praise of the experience.

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Think of Cascade Garden for your own next outing or event!

The restaurant is located at 1580 NW Gilman Blvd., in the Meadows Shopping Center in Issaquah. Call 425-391-9597 or visit www.cascadegarden.com for more information.

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Music therapy helps children and adults with needs in areas such as cognition, communication, sensory-motor, and psychological wellness.

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“It has been a pleasure having Patti Catalano deliver music therapy services to our son who has Down syndrome. Over time, we have seen improvements in his speech that we attribute to his music therapy, including better cadence, strong and more varied inflection and the desire to use more complicated sentences,”

writes a proud parent. “We believe the benefits he gets from music therapy are empowering.”

The Music Therapy Program also offers weeklong summer camps for children ages 7-18 to work on social skills through music. Music therapists also offer inservice training to schools, hospitals and facilities interested in music therapy.

“As a music therapy program in a community music school, we believe in community involvement,” says Catalano. “We go to support groups to present on relevant topics for that group. For example, I recently did a hands-on Harmonica for Pulmonary Health lesson for a Better Breathers Support Group at Evergreen Hospital.”

The Music Therapy Program is often represented at local fairs, offers practicum experiences with the music therapy degree program at SPU, and partners with Evergreen Healthcare.

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The Enemy Around Us This historically based novel written from the Japanese American point of view is a portrait of prejudice against Mariko Yatsu, a young Japanese American woman living in the United States following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Golf continues to grow in popularity, and the popularity of Mount Si Golf Course grows right along with it. Founded in Snoqualmie in 1927, the course is noted for its beautiful landscaping and striking setting at the foot of Mount Si, and its full range of services.

Mount Si Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 regulation course with picturesque views of the Cascade Mountains at nearly every turn — and for rates affordable enough for the entire family.

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Golf lessons from PGA professionals offer private and group instruction for all ages and abilities, and Mount Si hosts one of the best Junior Golf Program in the state.

Mount Si Golf Course has a fully-stocked Pro Shop for all your equipment and apparel needs. Golf clubs and power or pull carts are available for rent.

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The Issaquah Press

Honoring our veterans Section

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World War II veteran honors other soldiers’ service

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

The industrious Klineburger spent a hardscrabble childhood in Arizona before joining the Army as a young man.

“I never dreamt of my dad buying me a bicycle,” he recalled. “If I wanted a bicycle, I went out and scrounged parts, put them together and rode it.”

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ugene Klineburger is humble about the years he served in the U. S. Army during World War II and immediately after the conflict.

“I never did anything really great during the war. I did what they told me to do,” he recalled.

Klineburger, 92, did not see combat, and instead served stateside as war raged in Europe and the Pacific. The longtime Issaquah resident guarded prisoners of war and detained Japanese-Americans at camps across the West from 1942-46.

“I appreciate what my fellow soldiers went through, I really do,” he said.

Like Klineburger, more than 16 million people served in the armed forces during World War II. The National World War II Museum estimates about 1,000 veterans who served in that war die each day.

December marks 70 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States’ entry into the fighting. Ties to the long-ago battles loosen as the greatest generation fades into history and baby boomers settle into retirement.

“As they’re aging and dying off, it will be like ancient history,” Klineburger said.

So, he helps to preserve World War II history by sharing tales

about the years he spent as a military police officer. Soldiers transported German prisoners of war to Papago Park near Phoenix, and captured Italians to Ogden, Utah.

The government sent interned Japanese-Americans to Tule Lake, Calif. Klineburger served at each site, as well as the Davis-Monthan Field — now Air Force Base — in Tucson, Ariz.

Once, German prisoners escaped and, although more than 100 miles from Mexico, trekked toward the border.

“They figured if they could get into Mexico, they’d be free,” Klineburger recalled. “Well, you’ve got a bunch of foreigners walking across the desert that couldn’t even talk English and didn’t have anything to eat. Well, we caught them pretty easily.”

Down Mexico way Klineburger developed a mechanical aptitude and impressive marksmanship early on.

“I’d ask Mom what was for dinner and she would say, ‘I don’t know. Go out and get it,’” he recalled. “So, I’d go out and shoot a jackrabbit, we’d bring it in and cook it for dinner.”

Klineburger developed a lifelong fascination with cars during his Arizona boyhood, after he started fixing up old Model Ts. The restored cars came in handy, especially as a counter-revolution known as the Cristero War raged just across the border in Mexico in the late 1920s.

“We used to sit on our side of the border with binoculars and watch the war in our Model T Ford,” Klineburger said.

Following World War II, he and his brothers settled in Washington in 1954 and took on a successful taxidermy business in Seattle.

In addition to the taxidermy outfit, the Klineburger brothers operated a tannery and organized big game hunts around the globe. The

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ventures earned the family a write-up in Sports Illustrated in 1964.

“We told people we were the three Ts: tanning, taxidermy and travel,” Klineburger said.

The business attracted high-profile clients, including astronauts, racecar drivers, royalty and former Texas Gov. John Connally, the man riding in the same car as President John F. Kennedy on the day he was assassinated in Dallas.

Roy Rogers and World War II hero Jimmy Doolittle became good friends with Klineburger.

Even though Klineburger’s service ended after World War II, his ties to the military never slackened. For years, he remained in contact with some fellow soldiers, but all have since died. In the most recent conflicts, his grandsons served in Afghanistan and Iraq as reservists and helped evacuate wounded soldiers from the battlefield.

Now, almost seven decades after World War II ended, Klineburger still recalls memories — some serious, some lighthearted — from the men he served alongside during his years in the military.

“Some of those guys from New York, they’d never seen a gun before,” he joked. “They didn’t even know which end to use.”

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

BY GREG FARRAR

Issaquah resident Eugene Klineburger keeps fellow World War II veterans alive in his memory.

Remembering the 19 who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom Freedom isn’t free. Since the birth of this country, men and women have been willing to fight and die for Americans to be free to live their lives as they choose.

And the number of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice is staggering. More than 1.3 million men and women have died in wars fought by or on behalf of this country since 1775.

Men and women have also been willing to sacrifice their personal time, by serving in times when

Paul Alfred Ambrose

Robert Arndt

Robert Baskett

Private, U.S. Army, 701 T.D. Battalion July 9, 1924 – May 31, 1944 Graduated from Issaquah High School in 1942. KIA in Anzio, Italy. Buried in Hillside Cemetery.

Corporal, U.S. Army, C Company, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division Died at age 21.

Born: May 6, 1946 Died: July 29, 1967 He was shot in early 1967, but recovered; was back in action only a few days when he was killed in Dinh Tuong Province, South Vietnam.

Buried in Hillside Cemetery.

Sergeant, U.S. Army, 8th Infantry April 7, 1925 – July 15, 1944 Graduated from Issaquah High School in 1943.

KIA in Normandy, France. Buried in Hillside Cemetery.

Information is incomplete and/or conflicting for the 19 local veterans killed while serving in wartime. Photos also could not be located for three of them.

If you have information or photos, e-mail editor@isspress.com or call 392-6434, ext. 227.

Clifford Benson

James Patrick Brady Corporal, U.S. Army, Scotch Platoon, C Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Born: March 7, 1949 Died: June 18, 1969 KIA in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam. Buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton.

John Raymond Smart Second lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Force, 443rd Bomb Squadron, 320th Bomb Group MIA Oct. 23, 1943, over the Tyrrhenian Sea near Giannuitri Island. The crew of the downed B-26 was seen in life rafts but Air-Sea Rescue boats could not locate them, and no one from the crew was ever seen again.

Tablets of the missing are at Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy.

Second lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Force, 737th Bomb Squadron, 454th Bomb Group Shot down in Croatia on April 21, 1944.

Elizabeth Erickson Corporal, U.S. Army, Scotch Platoon, C Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Born: March 7, 1949 Died: June 18, 1969 KIA in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam.

Buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton.

Louis Petersen

George C. Larsen

Peter Erickson Private, U.S. Army, 18th Engineer Regiment Died Aug. 10, 1918.

Buried in Suresnes American Cemetery, in Suresnes, France.

From the Sept. 27, 1918, Press: “A large congregation attended the memorial service Sunday afternoon at Issaquah in honor of Peter Erickson, the first of the boys from Issaquah to die in the service of his country. The oration delivered by the Rev. S. V. Warren touched a high note of patriotism.

war was not on or imminent. They have done all types of jobs that people in the civilian sector do, but instead did them in service to this country while they stood ready to defend our lives, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

We at The Issaquah Press salute, honor and thank the men and women from our community who have paid all types of sacrifices to keep themselves, their families and everyone else free. We hope you will do the same.

Emmett R. McDonald

Private first class, U.S. Army, infantry, Born: Feb. 17, 1926 Died: June 14, 1945 184th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. KIA by a grenade attacking Hill 181 in Ryuku, Okinawa, Japan. Buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Jack McQuade Private, U.S. Army Air Force, 481st Service Squadron, 46th Air Service Group Born: Nov. 28, 1920 Killed April 18, 1945, in accidental bomb explosion. Buried in Hillside Cemetery.

Captain, U.S. Air Force Born: July 27, 1939, MIA May 31, 1966, Declared dead: Feb. 11, 1975 Missing in air loss/crash in North Vietnam. (Remains never recovered.)

Carl Albert Larson

Harold Gleason

Robert Hoskins

Corporal U.S. Army 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division Died Oct. 9, 1918 Buried in MeuseArgonne American Cemetery, in Romagne, France. (no photo available)

Private first class, U.S. Army, 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Division Born: Feb. 6, 1916 Killed March 2, 1945, while serving as a medic near Serrig, Germany.

Buried in Hillside Cemetery. (no photo available)

Lance corporal (mortarman), U.S Marine Corps, H&S Company 5, Mar 1 Mar Div Born: Sept. 14, 1949 Died: Nov. 25, 1968 KIA in Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). Buried in Hillside Cemetery. (no photo available)

Robert Watson Staff sergeant U.S. Army Air Force, 375th Bomber Squadron, 308th Bomber Group, Heavy; reported MIA between January and April 1944; crew of plane was never found. Tablets of the missing are at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines.

Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory is proud to honor our community’s veterans.

Flight officer, U.S. Army Air Force, 422nd Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group Killed Aug. 6, 1944, when the B-17 he was co-piloting was hit by flak and crashed near Vollradisroda, Germany.

Interred in Germany; later brought home to Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton.

Robert Philp Staff sergeant, U.S. Army Air Force, 589th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group Shot down near Mayan, Germany, where his crew was attacking a railroad viaduct, on Dec. 23, 1944.

Laurence J. Lortie Second lieutenant U.S. Army Air Force 45th Fighter Squadron, 15th Fighter Group MIA June 1, 1945, somewhere between Iwo Jima and Osaka, Japan; weather may have been the reason for the loss.

Joseph Albert Tondreau Fireman first class, U.S. Navy/Naval Reserve MIA or buried at sea Dec. 18, 1944.

Tablets of the missing are at Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines.

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Carl B. Bridges

Jim Briody

Deceased Highest rank achieved: SK2 (store keeper second class) Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: South Pacific — USS Saginaw Bay Dates of service: Feb. 15, 1943 to Feb. 5, 1946

Age: 82 Branch of service: U.S. Navy Highest rank achieved: ET2 Where served: Atlantic Theater two years aboard USS Pocono, flagship of the Atlantic Fleet Details of service: Served as electronic technician (UHF specialist); President Truman was often aboard the ship, using my radio shack and equipment.

Years of service: 1946-1948

Age: 86 Highest rank achieved: Carpenters mate third class Branch of service: U.S. Navy, SeaBees Naval Construction Wounded in action: Gun explosion caused tinnitus Where served: Pacific Ocean, Hawaii, Guam, Okinawa Dates of service: July 7, 1943 to March 6, 1946

Highest rank achieved: Baker second class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Pacific Dates of service: March 1943 to December 1945

Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Commander Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: U.S., Cuba, three tours in Vietnam Dates of service: August 1955 to January 1982

Age: 63 Highest rank achieved: Corporal Branch of service: U.S. Marine Corps Where served: Vietnam Details of service: 1st Marine Air Wing, 3rd Marine Division; served in combat at Khe Sahn Combat Base during Tet and the Siege of Khe Sahn in February 1968; I Corps below the DMZ; in combat in Vietnam from December 1967 to August 1969 Dates of service: February 1966 to February 1972

Age: 90 Highest rank achieved: Staff sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: South Pacific, New Guinea Philippines; Fort Lawton, Wash.

Dates of service: 1943-1946, 1948-1949

Deceased (at age 70) Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Stationed on the USS Braine Dates of service: 1952-1956

Highest rank achieved: Specialist 5 (E-5) Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: U.S. Military Liaison Mission, West Berlin and Potsdam, East Germany Dates of service: 1961-1964

Christopher Lee Brown Sr.

Wayne E. Busby

Fred Butler Highest rank achieved: Colonel Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Vietnam, Germany and U.S. Dates of service: Jan. 8, 1963 to Jan. 31, 1990

Paul Eugene Bartholomew Highest rank achieved: Corporal; airman second class Branch of service: Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve/U.S. Naval Reserve Where served: United States Dates of service: Jan. 23, 1946 U.S.N.R to June 4, 1946; June 1948 A.N.G. to June 1952; May 1, 1951 U.S. Air Force to Dec. 20, 1951

Jean-Michel Christopher Highest rank achieved: EM2 (electricians mate second class) Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: USS City of Corpus Christi Dates of service: August 1992 to August 1998

Paul Thomas Boone Born: Sept. 26, 1924 Died: Oct. 7, 2009 Highest rank achieved: Flight officer Branch of service: U.S. Air Force Where served: P-51 pilot in combat in the Philippines, New Guinea and other places in the South Pacific Details of service: He was in Japan after the bomb was dropped, and ferried numerous planes from the islands to storage areas.

Dates of service: 1943-1946

Highest rank achieved: Technical sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Signal Corps Where served: Southwest and Central Pacific theaters Medal awarded: Bronze Star Dates of service: May 1942 to October 1945

Gaius Sunday Buxton Age: 84 Highest rank achieved: Signalman third class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Signalman on staff of Commander Transport Division 60 in the Pacific area on the USS Grimes; Okinawa Campaign, initial occupation of Tokyo Bay Area and Nagasaki, Japan Dates of service: 1944-1946

Roger Lee Brown

Walter Lee Brazelton Age: 74 Highest rank achieved: First sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: 508th MP BN, Military Police; Fort Lawton, Wash.; 61st MP Co., France; 62d MP (RAFP) Co.; USAREC, Bloomington, Ill.; Special Forces Thailand-Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam; 1st Infantry Division Fwd., Germany; and Fort Lewis Dates of service: October 1956 to December 1977

Age: 71 Highest rank achieved: Army PFC and Navy MR3 Branch of service: Army and Navy Where served: 41st Infantry Division 146 Field Artillery (Army); USS Ticonderoga; USS Coral Sea Details of service: Multiple cruises with Pacific Fleet to the Far East Dates of service: Army 1955-58; Navy 1958-62

Highest rank achieved: E9 (master chief petty officer) Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Pacific Theater, WWII Wounded in action: In Pearl Harbor hospital recovering from appendectomy when the Japanese began bombing Pearl Harbor. Ran out to veranda to see the entire Harbor as it was being bombed.

Read his story in the military section on AncientFaces.com.

Dates of service: 1941-1971

Alice L. Davis Age: 37 Highest rank achieved: Petty officer first class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: San Diego; Great Lakes, Ill.; Pearl Harbor; Camp LeJune, N.C. Dates of service: Aug. 11, 1994 to present

Luther Edward Franklin

Joel Estey Duane W. Englund Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: Army Engineers Where served: Europe, Philippine Islands Dates of service: July 1943 to January 1947

Highest rank achieved: Bos’n mate second class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Mediterranean and Pacific Theaters Dates of service: October 1942 to January 1946

Age: 64 Highest rank achieved: E-5 Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Served in combat in I Corps South Vietnam, Da Nang Chulai; mostly in the field throughout tour of duty; American 196th Light Infantry Details of service: Wounded by booby trap; earned a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars Dates of service: 1967-1969

Age: 82 Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: ZP-4 and NADEVU Naval aviation units Details of service: Flew several aircraft and airships on East Coast on anti-submarine missions and as test beds for gadgets being designed at MIT; ferried the admiral who lined up the world’s warships at Norfolk’s 1954 Navy Centennial Parade (he was tall and somewhat upset I couldn’t strap a parachute harness on him); navigated the superconnie that tracked Kruschev’s plane as he departed our Northeast Coast 1957 Years of service: November 1953 to November 1957

W.J. (Joe) Dodge Highest rank achieved: Private (infantry) Branch of service: U.S. Army (Samuel Company) Where served: Georgia, not deployed Dates of service: Discharged May 3, 1919

Thomas D. Donegan

W.J. (Joe) Dodge Jr. Highest rank achieved: AO3 (aviation ordnance man third class) Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: USS Hancock CVA19 (aircraft carrier), Southeast Asia Dates of service: October 1961 to November 1963

Age: 89 Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant colonel Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Panama, England, Europe, Korea Wounded in action: Suffered machine gun leg wounds while leading a rifle platoon into Germany in February 1945 Dates of service: January 1940 – July 1946, July 1952 to January 1965

Delbert E. Fleming

William Falkenstein Born: Dec. 22, 1913 Died: Dec. 18, 2001 Highest rank achieved: Master sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: WWII — New Guinea; Korean War — Seoul, Korea Dates of service: 1940-1960

Christopher Lee Brown Jr. Age: 29 Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: 2nd Infantry Division, 3rd Stryker Brigade Details of service: Fought in every major battle in Iraqi Freedom, including Fallujah, Mosul and Baghdad; received two Purple Hearts, Commendation for Stryker Vehicle Commander under hostile engagements; Personal Commendation Medal for Operation Iraqi Freedom Dates of service: November 2004 to present

Age: 83 Highest rank achieved: Staff sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Marine Corps infantry Where served: Served in a combat zone in Korea for six months in 1950 in the 7th Marines; was wounded at Chosin Reservoir and was air evacuated to Japan Dates of service: 1946-48; 1950-51

Norma Ernsting-Emmons Age: 90 Highest rank achieved: Storekeeper Second Class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Milledgeville, Ga.; and Bremerton, Wash.

Dates of service: March 2, 1943 to July 12, 1945

Louis Charles Giraldin

Barry A. Feder Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant colonel Branch of service: U.S. Army, retired Where served: Fort Polk, La., active duty; reserve units in Oregon and Washington; active duty for six months during Desert Storm (first Gulf War) Dates of service: Commissioned in 1969; active duty 1973-1975; reserves 1975-1995

Age: 50 Highest rank achieved: ABH 3rd class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: CVN 68 USS Nimitz Details of service: Served in Atlantic Fleet with multiple cruises to the Mediterranean area Dates of service: March 1979 to March 1983

Ralph Carl Eikenberry

William Dixon

George W. Croft Jr. (Bud)

Tauno L. Erickson

Born: 1920 Died: 1995 Highest rank achieved: Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class; ratings held — S1c, AMM3c, AMM2c Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: NRAB Seattle, NRAB Pasco, Hed Ron 142, FAW-14, Hed Ron Fleet Airwing SixFAW-4 Dates of service: April 1942 to October 1945

Age: 70 Highest rank achieved: Chief petty officer Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Vietnam on various ships and commands Dates of service: 1957-1977

Brown Bear Car Wash encourages you to remember all veterans.

Highest rank achieved: Radioman second class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: North Pacific Ocean Dates of service: April 12, 1944 to Feb. 21, 1946

Ray Giaudrone Age: 93 Highest rank achieved: MM 1st Class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Navy Post Office Dates of service: 1941-1945

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Doris Gross

Wayne Geiger

William Daniel Gilley

Age: 62 Highest rank achieved: E4 Branch of service: U.S. Marine Corps Where served: 1st Marine Division; served in combat in Danang, Vietnam, from May 1969 – May 1970 Dates of service: November 1968 to May 1970

Age: 90 Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Panama; Fort Columbia, Wash.; and Fort Stevens, Ore. (the forts guarding the mouth of the Columbia River) Details of service: Hurt very seriously in an accident as they fired one of the 10-inch disappearing guns at Fort Columbia early in 1942. Was unable to serve afterward and was discharged.

Dates of service: 1936-1942

Highest rank achieved: Link instructor, involved in American Legion, first woman vice commander Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Corpus Christi, Texas Dates of service: 1941-1945

Donnas D. Johnson Age: 78 Highest rank achieved: YN1 Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Mare Island Naval Shipyard; Alameda Naval Airbase Dates of service: 1950-1954

Roy Inui Age: 88 Highest rank achieved: T5 Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Was an allied translator, interpreter section; served in combat in the Philippines for two months Details of service: Received Presidential Unit Citation, Congressional Gold Medal (2011), Philippine Liberation Medal, others Dates of service: 1944-1946

Larry R. Kulin Deceased Highest rank achieved: Yeoman Third Class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Japan, Hawaii, Philippines Dates of service: 1959-1963

Robert C. Harper

David Hayes

Shirley Beining Hilgemann

Ewert Hilgemann

Highest rank achieved: Corporal Branch of service: U.S. Army Signal Corps MOS 1187 Where served: U.S. and Germany Dates of service: December 1952 to November 1954

Age: 42 Highest rank achieved: Journalist first class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where Served: USS Simon Lake; Diego Garcia; USS Kittyhawk; Naval Station Sandpoint, Naval Station Everett Dates of service: 1987-1998

Age: 58 Highest rank achieved: E5/SP5 Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: 9th Adjutant General Fort Lewis; HQ U.S. Army Element, Brunssum, The Netherlands Medals awarded: Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal Details of service: We married one year before joining the U.S. Army. Would do it all over — the marriage and serving.

Dates of service: 1975-1980

Age: 57 Highest rank achieved: E5/SP5 Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: 9th Adjutant General Fort Lewis; HQ U.S. Army Element, Brunssum, The Netherlands Medals awarded: Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Expert (M16) Details of service: Married my high school sweetheart one year before joining the Army. She convinced me that serving together would be fun. It was.

Dates of service: 1975-1980

Scott Wayne Johnson Age: 54 Highest rank achieved: E4 AMH/AMS Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: VAQ – 129 Viking Dates of service: 1978-1988

Reed W. Jarvis Age: 78 Highest rank achieved: Colonel Branch of service: U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Where served: USS Wisconsin (Navy) and 3rd Battalion 161 Infantry (Army) Details of service: Served six months in combat in Korea; Meritorious Service Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Washington State Legion of Merit, Washington State Commendation Medal; recalled to Army active duty for Operation Desert Storm at age 58 Dates of service: March 1951 to June 2001

Ivan A. Lee

Arthur E. Landdeck

Age: 64 Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant commander Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46); Vietnam 1972-1974 Dates of service: July 1969 to September 1974

Born: April 25, 1921 Died: March 9, 2003 Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army, 1393rd Engineer Construction Battalion; entry and training – Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ark. Where served: During WWII, in the Pacific Theater – In the Philippines was in the Battle at Luzon Dates of service: June 15, 1942 to Dec. 23, 1945

Jeremiah Fraser Pitts MacDougall Deceased (at age 76) Highest rank achieved: Lt. junior grade Branch of service: Navy Where served: South Pacific; Atlantic Dates of service: 1943-1945 active duty; reserve to 1954 Father of Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger

Deceased (at age 58) Highest rank achieved: Mechanics mate Branch of service: Navy — WAVES Where served: Cedar Falls, Iowa; Norman, Okla.

Dates of service: 1943-1944 Mother of Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger

Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: USS Forrestal CVA59, Sixth Fleet (Mediterranean) Dates of service: 1966-1973

Kathleen R. Merrill Highest rank achieved: Specialist 4 Branch of service: U.S. Army/Reserve Where served: Various states including Indiana, South Carolina and Colorado Dates of service: March 1983 to December 1989

Urban V. Masset Age: 76 Highest rank achieved: E-7 Branch of service: U.S. Coast Guard Where served: Marine Patrol; Marine Inspection; served in combat in Korean waters marking channels for troop ships for six months Details of service: Served from Korean Waters — Bering Sea Patrol — ice breaking for dew line; teaching firefighting school at T.I. Coast Guard Academy; and up and down the East Coast all in different groups. Wrote book for Marine Corps on the new Marine Corps in 1985.

Dates of service: 1952 until retirement

Born: 1925 Died: 2010 Highest rank achieved: PFC (private first class) Branch of service: U.S. Army 100th Infantry Wounded in action: Wounded in combat in France, Nov. 1944 Dates of service: World War II Jan. 1944 to Aug. 1945

Age: 77 Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army, infantry Where served: 40th and 24th Infantry Divisions in Korea Details of service: Served in combat in Korea as a medical tech Dates of service: May 1953 to March 1955

Gene Klineburger

Rolland R. Kiefel

Age: 92 Highest rank achieved: Corporal Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Utah, California, Arizona Dates of service: 1942-1945

Age: 70 Highest rank achieved: Storekeeper second class (SK2) Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Atlantic, Mediterranean, Gulf of Mexico aboard USS Exultant, USS Rigel, USS Des Moines, USS Conway Dates of service: June 6, 1958 to June 6, 1964

Daryl E. Johnson Born: December 1927 Died: October 2009 Highest rank achieved: Seaman first class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Washington, D.C. Dates of service: 1945-1946

Steve Johnson Age: 63 Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Vietnam Dates of service: August 1967 to August 1969

Erik Johnson Highest rank achieved: Second class petty officer Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Iraq Dates of service: 1994-2006

Howard E. Landdeck

Robert C. Lyon

Age: 68 Highest rank achieved: AX3 (aviation antisubmarine warfare technician, third class) Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Ream Field, Imperial Beach, Calif.; USS Bennington Dates of service: Nov. 17, 1961 to Aug. 31, 1965

Age: 85 Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant commander Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Served in combat in Korea for 18 months Details of service: On senior ship in Inchon Harbor at the time of the truce in 1953; commanding officer of USS Lenawee APA 195; navigating officer of USS Masterson Dates of service: May 17, 1943 to July 1, 1966

Bob McCoy

Edith Rose MacDougall

S.William Hollingsworth James Thurston Hoganson

Lucille E. Lundstrom Age: 90 Branch of service: U.S. Army Highest rank achieved: First lieutenant Where served: General nursing care on the hospital ship Marigold, Zone of Interior and in the European and Southwest Pacific Theaters of operation Details of service: Was the youngest nurse on the Marigold at age 22; Bronze Star (4) Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; Bronze Star (2) European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; Bronze Star (2) Philippine Liberation Medal Years of service: Dec. 31, 1943 to Feb. 1, 1946

Richard C. Larson Born: Aug. 3, 1919 Died: Nov. 26, 2010 Highest rank achieved: Tech Sergeant 5th Grade Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: 2nd Armored Division Headquarters Company 66th Armored Regiment Details of service: Fought in World War II — North Africa, Sicily, Holland, France, Belgium and Germany Dates of service: February 1941 to July 1945

John A. Marsh Deceased Highest rank achieved: Private Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: 75th Infantry Division Details of service: Served in combat for one year in the European Theatre; received Purple Heart for being wounded during the Battle of the Bulge

David John Mitman

Deceased Highest rank achieved: Seaman first class Branch of service: U.S. Coast Guard Where served: Alaska Dates of service: April 21, 1943 to March 18, 1946

Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Korea – Third Infantry Division Dates of service: 1950-1952

Duncan Mulholland

Ed McKee

Norman W. McLean

Ledo J. Malmassari

Age: 79 Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: USS Coral Sea Details of service: Served as flight engineer for top secret Martin Mercator intelligence-gathering aircraft, flying spy missions into Soviet airspace from Port Lyautey, Morocco. During one mission, his plane was fired at by a Soviet surface to air missile. (It missed.)

Years of service: 1951-1953

Age: 89 Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Air Force, turret gunner Where served: Served in combat in 12th Air Force in Corsica, fall and winter of 1944-45; 23 bombing missions over European Theater Dates of service: Sept. 16, 1940 to Sept. 14, 1945

The Issaquah Kiwanis Club, Evergreen Ford, Mandarin Garden, and Dave and Roberta Waggoner are proud to pay homage to our veterans.

Age: 80 Highest rank achieved: Staff sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Air Force Where served: 3595th GIDIST Supply Squadrons; Nellis Air Force Base 1951-52; NCOIC Base Supply Nagoya, Japan, 1952-54 Details of service: Received good conduct medal, National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal and United Nations Medal Dates of service: November 1950 to November 1954

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Meindert Pillie

Gary C. Newbill

Ernest R. Nyberg

Louis Ortiz

Vernon M. Parrett, M.D.

Charles D. Parker

Norman Peery

Russell D. Peery

Elmer John Petett

Highest rank achieved: Major Branch of service: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Where served: Virginia; California; Okinawa, Japan; The Philippines and Vietnam Dates of service: January 1965 to March 1968 (active duty)

Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Air Force Where served: South Pacific – Tinian Island Wounded in action: B-29 crashed off Iwo Jima, three men survived out of crew of 10, Ernie made 17 missions, some over capital of Japan Dates of service: 1943-1945

Age: 86 Highest rank achieved: Petty officer second class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: In the Pacific, aboard the carrier USS Lexington, as radio gunman Wounded in action: Received Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Purple Heart Dates of service: 1942-1945

Age: 88 Highest rank achieved: Captain Branch of service: U.S. Army, medical Where served: Served two years in the Valley Forge Army Hospital in officers’ ward, tuberculosis unit Dates of service: 1944-46 and 1952-54

Age: 76 Highest rank achieved: Captain Branch of service: U.S. Marine Corps Where served: U.S.; Okinawa, Japan; Vietnam Dates of service: Sept. 9, 1954 to Sept. 30, 1974

Age: 85 Highest rank achieved: Seaman first class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Aleutians Islands Alaska; Japan; USS Jarvis DD-799 Dates of service: Dec. 16 1943 to May 19 1946

Highest rank achieved: Specialist 4th class Branch of service: U.S. Army/ Washington National Guard Where served: Camp Murray, Wash., 181st Support Battalion, Company D Dates of service: August 1977 to May 1983

Highest rank achieved: Photographers mate second class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: USS Alshain in the Asiatic Pacific and Philippines Dates of service: July 1943 to March 1946

Reuben Allen Richard

Michael M. Riste

Highest rank achieved: SP4 Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Co. E 122nd Mnt. Bn. USAREUR Dates of service: January 1968 to December 1969

Deceased Highest rank achieved: SP5/E-5 Branch of service: U.S. Army, transportation Where served: 1st Cavalry Division Details of service: Served three tours of duty in Vietnam.

Years of service: Oct. 25, 1966 to Nov. 15, 1983

Philip Pitruzzello Highest rank achieved: Aviation Radioman Second Class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Atlantic Fleet, Pacific Fleet Dates of service: June 1942 to September 1945

Robert Ploss

Jay Robert Rodne

Age: 89 Highest rank achieved: Captain Branch of service: U.S. Air Force (B-17 pilot, physician U.A. Air Force medical) Where served: 11 combat missions over Germany; POW Mission Austria to France; two food drops to the Dutch; flew Atlantic twice Dates of service: 1943-1952

Age: 45 Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant colonel Branch of service: U.S. Marine Corps/still serving in the U.S. Marine Reserve Where Served: Persian Gulf War (1991); Somalia (1992-93); Operation Iraqi Freedom, Kuwait & Iraq (2003) Dates of service: 1990-present

Edward Schaefer Robert Howard Rockwell (Rocky) Highest rank achieved: PFC (private first class) Branch of service: U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Recon, RTO (radio telephone operator) call sign Papa Kilo, nickname Crash Where served: Vietnam 1969-1970 (The Blackscarfed Gunslingers) Dates of service: 1968-1970

Daniel S. Segon Elmo Jerome Sagedahl Highest rank achieved: Corporal Branch of service: U.S. Marine Corps Where served: Pacific area Dates of service: May 26, 1944 to Aug. 31, 1946

Age: 67 Highest rank achieved: Private Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Germany Dates of service: 1966-1967

William A. Somsak

Frank Valentine Schroeder Born: Feb. 10, 1894 Died: Sept. 6, 1977 Branch of service: U.S. Army Details of service: Fought in France during World War I

Frank R.Troutman

John Schroeder Born: Feb. 23, 1888 Died: Jan. 10, 1973 Highest rank achieved: private Branch of service: U.S. Army Dates of service: Muster out telegram Nov. 16, 1918, according to discharge papers. Start date unknown.

Details of service: Last assigned school for cooks and bakers. Was a cook at Camp Lewis, now known as Fort Lewis.

William Edward Seil Deceased (at age 66) Highest rank achieved: Colonel Branch of service: U.S. Air Force Where served: World War II, Korea and Vietnam Dates of service: 1944-1975

Dallas L.Waggoner

James H.Van Winkle

Jay Anthony Vanni

Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Hawaii for 26 months; Served during combat in Okinawa, Japan, with the 892nd Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Co. in the 10th Army; he was a mechanic who kept the vehicles moving Dates of service: Jan. 5, 1942 to 1945

Age: 39 Highest rank achieved: Petty officer third class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: two six-month tours to Persian Gulf on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson as catapult officer Details of service: Letter of Commendation; graduated from Central Washington University with degrees in science and business; now lives in St. Louis (he lived in Issaquah for 36 years) Dates of Service: 1993-1997

Died: Feb. 9, 2008 Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1944, one month before high school graduation.

Deployed to Japan and in transit, the Japanese surrendered before he arrived. James went from front line duty to a clerk typist in the office due to termination of the war. Stayed in Japan in civil service and returned stateside from Kanagawa, Japan, on Nov. 5, 1946

Deceased (at age 76) Highest rank achieved: Tech sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Europe, Italy, North Africa Wounded in action: Purple Heart awarded Dates of service: 1941-1945

Jack Richard Steidl Highest rank achieved: PFC (private first class) Branch of service: U.S. Army Air Corps Where served: Jackson, Tenn.

Dates of service: 1941-1944

Age: 67 Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant colonel Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Vietnam, Central America, U.S. Wounded in action: Purple Heart awarded Dates of service: 1968-1993

John E. Flood

Ron Howatson Highest rank achieved: U.S. Navy Branch of service: U.S. Navy Seabees Where served: Korea 1952-1954

Born: June 10, 1911 Died: 1986 in Spokane Highest rank achieved: Technician fifth grade (Tec 5) Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Served in combat in the European Theater, February 1944 to November 1945; 3429th Ord Mam Co. Details of service: “A man who loved his country” Dates of service: 1943-1945

John Swanson

David S.Waggoner

Highest rank achieved: Colonel Branch of service: U.S. Army/Air Force Where served: Pacific - Italy Dates of service: May 1940 to January 1984

Archie Howatson

Age: 86 Highest rank achieved: Boatswain’s mate third class Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Marshall Islands, USS Midway Details of service: Received two medals; operated landing craft Dates of service: 1942-1944

Died: March 10, 2010, at age 95 Highest rank achieved: Sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Air Corps Where served: Instructor at 349th Flexible Gunnery Training Squadron, Tyndall Field, Fla. Dates of service: Oct. 21, 1941 to Sept. 17, 1943

Age: 81 Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Supply Corps Dates of service: Three years

George H. Swanson

William Britton Striker Born: Dec. 12, 1907 Died: Oct. 1, 2003 Highest rank achieved: T-4, sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army, Big Red 1 Where served: Omaha Beach Normandy, Sicily, Tunisia, European – African Campaign, Middle Eastern front – Ardennes Wounded in action: Leg wounds, shrapnel, received Silver Star and Bronze Star Dates of service: July. 6, 1942 to Sept. 2, 1945

Hugh Gordon Ross No photo provided Age: 58 Highest rank achieved: Corporal Branch of service: U.S. Navy, cryptograph tech Where served: Strategic nuclear deterrence in South China Sea during Vietnam War; Combat Zone vet, 1972-1973; nuclear submarine force Dates of service: January 1971 to January 1977

Died: 1992 Branch of service: U.S. Army Air Corps Where served: United States Dates of service: 1943-1945

Died: 2001 Highest rank achieved: Staff sergeant Branch of service: U.S. Army Air Corps Where served: Missouri and Alberta, Ferry Command Post planes to Russia Dates of service: 1942-1945

Ernest Milton Swanson Age: 93 Highest rank achieved: Aviation machinist first class Branch of service: Coast Guard Dates of service: Oct. 21, 1941 to Dec. 23, 1946

Austin Vickery Wiggins Branch of service: U.S. Marine Corps Where served: Saipan in the Mariana Islands Dates of service: 1942-1946

David V. Merritt Highest rank achieved: SFC (sergeant first class) Branch of service: U.S. Army Where served: Okinawa, Vietnam, India, Bolivia, Greece and Afghanistan Dates of service: July 1954 to July 1957; Sept. 1959 to Nov. 1976

Robert Edward Wolahan Born: Nov. 23, 1932 Deceased: Dec. 10, 2010 Highest rank achieved: PNC (chief) Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: Korea and Vietnam Dates of service: 1950-1970

Information for this section came from readers, veterans’ family members and/or friends, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3436, Issaquah History Museums, Editor Kathleen R. Merrill, Issaquah resident Cory Christensen and the website www.ww2usakilledmissingpow.com, which does personalized World War II historical research.

Hone Landscaping & Excavation, The Johnson Family, NAPA Auto Parts of Issaquah, artbyfire, Dr. Rosemary Warren, Cory Christensen, Safeway and Earth Pet are proud to sponsor this section to honor our veterans.

Winston Matthew Yourglich Highest rank achieved: PhM3c (photographer’s mate third class) Branch of service: U.S. Navy Where served: South Pacific Wounded in action: After his ship, the USS Houston, was torpedoed, Winston swam in sharkinfested waters in the China Seas for four hours before being picked up.

Dates of service: Oct. 11, 1943 to April 13, 1946

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Community Awards

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011

José Enciso, drive-in proprietor, receives top honor José Enciso Sr., longtime Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in proprietor, received dual awards May 17, including the community’s highest honor.

The city inducted Enciso into the Issaquah Hall of Fame during the 32nd annual Community Awards Luncheon. The man serving behemoth burgers and enormous root beer floats along Northeast Gilman Boulevard also received the Business Person of the Year honor.

Enciso said he was told about being nominated for Business Person of the Year, and that was why he had to attend the luncheon. But the Hall of Fame honor surprised him.

“I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “It was great.”

Enciso joins a diverse and rarified group in the Issaquah Hall of Fame.

Past inductees include environmentalist Ruth Kees, Salmon Days Festival organizer Robin Kelley and, last year, retired City Administrator Leon Kos. Enciso bought the iconic drive-in more than a decade ago. Nowadays, the restaurant is a mecca for spring and summer car shows.

Issaquah Chamber of Commerce leaders also named Tom Sessions as Citizen of the Year, another leading honor. Councilman Fred Butler received the Volunteer of the Year honor.

The lunchtime ceremony at the Holiday Inn attracted a who’s who of Issaquah — City Council members, Issaquah School District administrators, business leaders and community activists.

BY GREG FARRAR

José Enciso, owner of the Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in, smiles while audience members applaud as he is inducted into the Issaquah Hall of Fame during the annual Issaquah Community Awards banquet.

Connie Fletcher

Tom Sessions

Fred Butler

Amy Spens

Michael Vickers, Bill Lane and Pam Anderson

Golden Apple Award

Citizen of the Year

Kiwanis Volunteer of the Year

Environmental Excellence Award

Lifesaver Award (Vickers and Anderson rescued Lane)

Lacey Crook, Jay Chakavarty and Blair Brady

Martin Hikida

Marilyn Taylor

Theresa Reece

JoAnn McHolland

Rotary Students of the Year

Sportsperson of the Year

Human & Spiritual Values Award

Salmon Days Spawner Roll

Salmon Days Volunteer of the Year

All district teachers

Julie Hjelm

Maria Dalzell, with Cathy Jones

IEA Public Education Advocate of the Year Presented by Phyllis Runyon

Issaquah Park Board Volunteer of the Year

Youth Leadership Award (Jones is recreation leader for the community center)

King County shelter waives adoption fees for adult dogs Regional Animal Services of King County is waiving adoption fees for adult dogs through May 31.

The agency’s Kent shelter received numerous arrivals in recent weeks, prompting officials to

waive adoption fees.

“Because we don’t euthanize adoptable pets, space can sometimes get tight at the shelter,” agency Manager Ken Nakatsu said in a news release.

Until May 31, the adoption fee for dogs older than 6 months is waived. Owners can take home a pet for just the cost of the license

— a savings of $75 to $250.

Pets from Regional Animal Services arrive spayed or neutered, vaccinated, including for rabies, and have received a health exam.

Find available pets at the shelter, 21615 64th Ave. S., or at the Regional Animal Services website, www.kingcounty.gov/pets.

The shelter is also seeking vol-

unteers to provide foster homes for dogs and cats. Volunteers care for pets on a temporary basis at home until the pet is adopted.

People interested in volunteering must complete a fostering application and attend a 90-minute training session. Call 206-296-3946 or email pets@kingcounty.gov to enroll.

Jose Enciso, with wife Irma Business Person of the Year (Jose won the award)

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June 1-29, Friends of Youth, 414 Front Street N., $85 per family of two, $10 for each additional family member, scholarships available, art supplies included, 3926367

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Philharmonic performs The Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra’s spring concert is at 7:30 p.m. June 6 in Faith United Methodist Church’s newly refurbished sanctuary, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road. The orchestra completes the 2010-2011 season with Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 9”; “Poet and Peasant Overture,” by von Suppe; Brahms’s “Invitation to the Dance”; and Grainger’s arrangement of “Shepherd’s Hey.” While admission is free, donations are appreciated.

Events It’s Memorial Day Weekend at the Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 28 at Pickering Barn. Children’s pony rides are all day in the grass pasture. The Rovin’ Fiddlers perform from 910:45 a.m. in the courtyard. The Studebakers perform a tribute to Hank, Willie and Waylon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the courtyard.

King County Parks hosts a public meeting concerning dog use of Taylor Mountain Forest from 7-8:30 p.m. May 26 at the Maple Valley Fire Station No. 81, 22225 S.E. 231st St., Maple Valley. King County Parks is reviewing its current rules requiring dogs to be on leash on all park lands. Call 206-296-2990 or email tina.miller@kingcounty.gov.

The Providence Point Library’s Used Book Sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4 in the basement of Town Hall, 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E. Boys in kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 426 at the Hans Jensen Park Campout at 5:30 p.m. June 4, located at 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road. RSVP to Mike by June 1 at 691-7258. Yearly fee is $50.

Fundraisers Throughout May, PCC Natural Markets hosts food drives at all of its nine neighborhood locations in King and Snohomish Counties. Specially marked donation bins will be set up inside each PCC store, including the Issaquah location, 1810 12th Ave. N.W. Local donations will go toward the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. The top 10 requested items are canned and box meals, grains, pasta and sauce, canned/dried beans, canned fruits and veggies, shelfstable milk, cooking oil, nut butter and jam, toiletries and cereal.

Learn more at www.pcchealthykids.com.

Join Seattle Seahawk Sean Locklear and Olympic silver medalist figure skater Rosalynn Sumners for golf or dinner at 9 a.m. June 6 at The Golf Club at Newcastle to benefit struggling families and at-risk youths in their quest for self-sufficiency. The Drive for Dreams golf tournament includes giveaways and contests with chances to win $25,000, a 2011 Lexus CT 200h, a 2011 VW Jetta, or his or hers Rolex watches. The dinner begins with a dramatic helicopter golf ball raffle drop and ends with a high-energy auction of sports memorabilia, art, trips and unique experiences. Golf tourna-

ment tickets are $300 per golfer and include green fees, cart, continental breakfast, swag bag, cotton golf shirt, boxed lunch, oncourse refreshments and awards dinner. Twosomes, foursomes and single golfers can register.

The dinner is $75 per person and open to everyone. Call 451-1175 or email events.media@bellevuelifespring.org.

Classes Pickering Master Gardener Plant Clinic is from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 8 in the Pickering Barn at the Issaquah Farmers Market, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. The Squak Mountain Nursery Master Gardener Plant Clinic is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturdays through July 30 at Squak Mountain Nursery, 7600 Renton-Issaquah Road S.E. ArtEAST offers the following workshops at 95 Front St. N. Go to www.arteast.org.

“Drawing on the Essentials,” 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through June 18, $145 “Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 25, $80 “Art for the Soul,” 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 10, $90 “Introduction to Art Theory,” 7-8:30 p.m. June 7, $25 “The Artist-Gallery Relationship,” 6-8:30 p.m. June 8, $35 “Figure Drawing: Short Pose Open Studio,” 10 a.m. to noon, June 6 to July 25, $85 “Figure Drawing: Long Pose Open Studio,” 12:30-2:30 p.m., June 6 to July 25, $85 “Expressive Figure Drawing,” 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 4, $85 “Foxtail Chain,” 6-9 p.m. June 6, $100 “Basic Stringing,” 9-11:30 a.m.

June 26, $95 “Viking Knit Bracelet,” 5:309:30 p.m., $80 “Introduction to Mixed Media,” 6-9 p.m. June 20 and 27, $85 “Painting From the Fire Within,” 1-6 p.m. June 26, $90 4 “Paint Dancing,” 7-9:30 p.m.

June 18, $30 “Watercolor Made Easy: An Introduction to Watercolor Pencils & Crayons!” 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 25, $90 “Create Your Own Artist Book,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11 and 12, $185 “Advanced Digital Photography,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 15, $38 “Exploratory Play and Design with Polymer Clay,” 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 1, $55 “Word Play: Say What You Want to Say,” 1-4 p.m. June 5, $40 “Art of Family Communica-

Martin Fruge and Emily Enholm

The following events take place at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430.

All Ages Game On!, for grades five and up, 3:30 p.m.

May 26 and Jun 2 Study Zone, for teens to get free homework help, call 3925430 for days and times FreePlay, all ages: Borrow (with library card and ID) a Nintendo DS and game to play at the library.

Citizenship classes, adults, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays Talk Time, for adults to practice English skills, 1 p.m. June 6 and 13, and 6:30 p.m. May 26 and June 2, 9 and 16 Issaquah Library Book Discussion Group: “The Help,” by Kathryn Stockett, 6:30 p.m. May 25 Baby Music Time, for ages newborn to 14 months with an adult, 10:30 a.m. June 18 Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-5 with an adult, 10 a.m.

June 27 Going Global Comedy Show, for ages 3 and up with an adult, 1 and 2 p.m. June 27 Spanish Story Time, for ages 3 and up with an adult, 6 p.m.

June 27 Lunch Brunch Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, noon June 28 All Toddlers Romp!, for ages 24-36 months with an adult, 10 and 11 a.m. June 29 Waddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, 10 and 11 a.m. June 30 Teen Book Group, 3:30 p.m.

June 9 Manga Club Art Walk, for grades five and up, 2 p.m. June 18 “Food, Mood and You: Benefits of Healthy Food Choices for Cancer Survivors,” 7 p.m.

June 14 “Hot Flashes & Related Symptoms Management,” 7 p.m. June 21 One-on-one computer assistance, for adults, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.

June 25, call to make an appointment E-reader and Digital Downloads Demonstration, 2 p.m.

June 25

Enholm, Fruge Emily Enholm and Martin Fruge announce their engagement to be married Sept. 18, 2011, in Seattle.

The bride to be, the daughter of Cherie and Chris Enholm, of Kirkland, is a 2005 graduate of Lake Washington High School and earned a psychology degree in 2008 from Western Washington University. She is an expense analyst for Nordstrom in Seattle.

The future groom, the son of Dwight and Linda Fruge, of Issaquah, graduated from Liberty High School in 1998 and earned an associate degree form Renton Vocational Technical College in the Ford Asset Program. He is a master diesel technician at Horizon Ford in Seattle.

P ETS OF THE W EEK

Meet Baxter, an adorable 7-month-old beagle/French bulldog mix who loves to be part of the action. Baxter is an on-the-go pup with a lively personality. He would do well in an active, cat-free home with companions who are 6 or older who enjoy hiking or other outdoor adventures.

Amory, a 2-year-old kitty with a luscious black coat, lives for love and affection. Loneliness is never an option when this ball of love is nearby.

Amory is like glue to your hand whenever you reach to pet him. He will surely roll over on his back for a couple of belly rubs if you’re willing.

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

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Students named to deans’ lists Tyler Volk, of Issaquah, was

named to the dean’s list at the University of Washington for the winter quarter. To qualify, students must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.5.

Micah L. Howe, of Issaquah, recently made the Gonzaga University dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester. To qualify, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or better.

Local students graduate

Four Issaquah Boy Scouts attain Eagle rank Four youths from Boy Scout Troop 316 of Issaquah — Michael Barrack, Andrew Dedo, Ian Sutton and Caleb Walin — were bestowed with the rank of Eagle Scout on May 14.

Barrack’s project involved building a fence along the south side of Tibbetts Creek Manor. Dedo constructed a kiosk at the Bear Ridge Trailhead. Walin organized the planting of trees at Tradition Lake.

Sutton created flowerbeds around the Meadowbrook Farm building.

Although Troop 316 is less than five years old, 12 Scouts have already reached the rank of Eagle.

Amy Williams, of Sammamish,

graduated May 6 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with a Master of Science degree.

Kelly Langston, of Issaquah, recently graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in general studies from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, in Natchitoches, La.

Local students receive WWU scholarships Teresa Micheletti, daughter of Joe

and Tami Micheletti, of Issaquah, received a $1,000 Margaret Green Siegley Scholarship for the 20112012 academic year at Western Washington University. Micheletti, an incoming freshman at WWU, has earned a 3.596 grade point average at Issaquah High School and is planning to major in theater arts.

Her professional goal is to become a theater stage manager.

Andrew Gray, son of Terry and Sue Gray, of Sammamish, received a $500 Hodgson Family Scholarship Endowment and a $1,000 Biology Student Athlete Scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year at Western Washington University. Gray, a junior at WWU, has earned a 3.56 grade point average, is majoring in biology and expecting to graduate in June 2012. His professional goal is to be an orthopedic surgeon.

Seniors Issaquah Valley Senior Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at 75 N.E. Creek Way. The following activities are open to people 55 and older. Call 392-2381.

AARP Driver Safety course, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8 and 15, $14 for both dates The following day trips are offered through May: Chimposium at Central Washington University, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25, $18/$20 Mariners Game, 10:30 a.m. to end of game, June 1, $40/$42 Nurse’s Clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. first and third Tuesday Free transportation for grocery shopping, 1 p.m. Fridays Free art classes — 1-3 p.m.

Fridays Weekly yoga classes — 1:302:30 p.m. Thursdays, $5 Activity Night — 6-9 p.m.

Wednesdays Board games — 2 p.m.

Wednesdays Books & More — 10:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays

Issaquah student presents research at Millikin University

Ankhasha Amenti honored with Hospice Service Award Providence Hospice of Seattle recently honored Sammamish resident Ankhasha Amenti with its annual Hospice Service Award for her continued support that has generated more than $20,000 in donations in the past five years.

Amenti started supporting Providence Hospice in 2007 with proceeds from her Issaquah thrift store, Ankhasha’s Consignments. During the years the store was open, Amenti and her customers donated more than $20,000 to the nonprofit that services children and adults with life-limiting illnesses.

Even after Amenti closed her consignment store in 2009, she continued to raise money for Providence Hospice through rummage sales. Today, she donates to Providence Hospice via sales of used furnishings from Murray Franklyn model homes and with a percentage of profits from consigned vintage and costume jewelry sales.

Among the awards was posthumous recognition of Stephen Grate’s many contributions to the organization during his lifetime. Museum Director Erica Maniez said the Issaquah History Museums will honor his memory by creating the Steve Grate Award for Excellence in Local History.

Maniez also announced that the Issaquah History Museums have been awarded a grant of $4,000 from 4Culture to translate Grate’s coal-mining research and presentation material into audio tours for use on MP3 players and smart phones.

Other volunteers singled out for special awards were: Tom Donegan — Star Docent Barb Justice — Star Trolley Volunteer Carolyn Davis — Star Museum Volunteer Barb Hinds — Volunteer of the Year

History Museums honors top volunteers On May 12, the Issaquah History Museums honored 68 volunteers who donated 2,464 hours in 2010.

Thomas Wieneke, of Issaquah, made a research presentation during the annual Day of Scholarship held April 29 in Decatur, Ill., as part of Millikin University’s Celebrations of Scholarship.

Wieneke, a freshman majoring in history, presented a project titled “Catholic Corruption.”

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Clinton ‘Travis’ Bass

Clinton “Travis“ Bass, 38, an attorney, of Ellensburg, passed away May 19, 2011, at home of complications due to ALS. A funeral Clinton Bass service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday the 28th of May at Mercer Creek Church. Burial will be in Estelline, Texas. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Steward & Williams Tribute Center in Ellensburg.

Survivors include his wife Kim (Longbine) Bass, of Ellensburg; his

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parents Randy and Sheila Bass, of Ellensburg; two daughters, Hannah and Savannah; and a son, Tristan. He was preceded in death by his brother Ty Bass.

Travis was born Aug. 2, 1972, in Seattle and graduated from Issaquah High School in 1991. He played football at Boise State University and later Abilene Christian University, graduating in 1995.

Travis attended law school at the University of Idaho, graduating in 2006 with his Juris Doctorate degree.

In addition to working as an attorney, Travis managed Bass Family Businesses and owned Mesquite Master Catering Co. He loved spending time with his family and friends, sharing his faith, taking long road trips, barbecuing, golf and basketball.

Betty June Callahan Betty June Callahan began her life in Elk City, Okla., on March 6, 1926.

She was happily married to her sweetheart, John Callahan, Betty Callahan for 64 years.

They built a successful business together and raised a family of five on the Eastside.

They were founding members of Mary, Queen of Peace church.

Betty was an active volunteer

Betty Rae Forster Fischer, a longtime resident of Issaquah, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue folBetty Fischer lowing a short illness.

Born in Snoqualmie Falls on Jan. 15, 1928, Betty was the oldest daughter of the late Hans and Evelyn Forster, who were also well known in the Issaquah community.

Betty graduated from Issaquah High School in 1946. At the age of 17, she met the love of her life, John (Nick) Fischer, and it was from this moment on that the two of them would share a lifetime of love spanning 66 years.

Betty attended the University of Washington, where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. Betty also attended the University of Lausanne in Switzerland for a year with her sister Joan, which allowed them the opportunity to spend time with their father’s Swiss family.

Betty and Nick were married in Seattle on Feb. 5, 1949, and recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Alongside her adored husband Nick, Betty was a loving and devoted mother to their six children: Janine Fischer Hurn (Cliff ), of Seattle, Hans Fischer, of California, Dr. John Fischer, of Anacortes, Scott Fischer, of Seattle, Kurt Fischer (Jennifer), of Bellevue, and Laurie Fischer Teddy (Richard), of Bainbridge Island.

Betty’s home was one filled with laughter, love — and a little craziness. Betty also became a favorite with the friends of her children, who still fondly remember times

spent at the Fischer house. Over the years Betty made their home a favorite place for many parties with friends and large family gatherings.

Known for her lovely soprano voice, Betty enjoyed music and singing throughout her life, singing as a soloist, in ensembles, and at family gatherings in a trio with her sister Joan and brother Hans Jr. Although her love of family was her greatest accomplishment, Betty also acquired an array of friends from her involvement in the Issaquah Couple’s Club, where she and Nick loved to dance, and also in their boating activities with The Lake Sammamish Boat Club.

Betty was fortunate to enjoy her travels both here and abroad — and her beloved trips to Hawaii became an annual event for many years. Known to be passionate about sports, Betty was an avid fan — and friends and family knew better than to interrupt an NBA playoff or Husky football game!

In their retirement years, Betty and Nick enjoyed their “snowbird” life, splitting their time between their beloved Arizona residence and their home on Lake Sammamish.

Betty was completely devoted to her husband, her six children, and was further blessed with 14 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Besides her immediate family, Betty is survived by her loving sister Joan Swanson (Richard), and numerous nieces and nephews, who will greatly miss her sense of fun and generous, loving spirit.

A memorial service for Betty will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Bellevue on Friday, May 27, at 2 p.m. following private burial. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances be made to Seattle Children’s or the Delta Gamma Foundation.

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

were married for the major portion of their lives. Shirley passed away in 2009.

Lee had the encyclopedic mind of the true inventor. He was wellknown for his Fourth of July celebrations involving weather balloons, helium and some homemade pyrotechnics.

Lee owned and ran a chemical laboratory for many years. As an independent chemical engineering consultant, he was the creator of several chemical patents.

He was known as a lover of good food, drink and song, and he had a quirky sense of humor. His unique personality will be missed by friends and family.

He is survived by son Kurt, daughter Tamis, grandson Andrew and granddaughter Amanda.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are by Flintoft's Funeral Home.

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there for years.

Betty had a love for animals and enjoyed nature. She was a loyal, devoted and self-sacrificing wife and mother.

Betty is survived by her children — Kathleen, Kevin, Christa and Sean, and their families.

Her daughter Chloe preceded her in death.

Until we meet again, sweetheart. You are in our hearts.

A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sammamish. View the full obituary and on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home, 3926444.

Betty Rae Forster Fischer

Edwin Lee Johnson, of Sammamish, died May 17, 2011, in Sammamish. He was 87.

Lee was born June 30, 1923, in Tacoma.

Lee resided Edwin Johnson in Monahon on Lake Sammamish since 1959, first living at a hillside home facing Lake Sammamish, and then moving down to the lake into a converted lakeside beach house with his wife Shirley in 1990.

Lee attended high school in Tacoma and graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.

He married the former Shirley Lingerman in 1946. He and she

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 •

Peter Paul Piper Jr., died peacefully at his home in Issaquah on May 10, 2011, at age 75.

Born to Peter Paul Piper Sr. and Edna (Cavanaugh) Piper on Jan. 4, 1936, Peter spent his childhood in the Tacoma area, attended Bellarmine High School and graduated from the University of Puget Sound.

Peter married his wife and best friend, Lorraine, on June 7, 1969, in Spokane. Peter’s career in grocery brought them to the Issaquah Plateau in 1991, where he worked for the local QFC until his retirement in 2009. Peter loved his Issaquah home: He took great pride in keeping his garage extremely organized and welcoming, complete with table and chairs for neighbors to gather and visit.

Aside from having the best lawn

on the block, Peter will be remembered by his family as a dedicated, hardworking, loving husband, father and grandfather.

Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Lorraine Piper; his three children, Paula Shoemaker (Tom), of Lake Tapps, Peter “Paul” Piper III (Sandy), of Edgewood, and Christine Anderson (Larry), of Normandy Park; two stepdaughters, Donna Doces and Besty Goodin, both of Issaquah; and his five grandchildren, Candace, Matthew, Jordan, Cathy and Chris.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Joni Fontana and stepson, Jim Goodin.

Peter will also be missed by countless loving neighbors and friends.

A memorial Mass was May 19 in the chapel of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Sammamish.

Geoffery Dale Seland 1955-2011 Caught up in the reality and culture of his beloved geoducks, that he lived 50 years is a testament to his emphatic belief in Omnia Extares.

Preceded in death by his aunt Valerie and brother Greg. Survived by his aunt Jean, uncle Bill, brother Ken and parents Barbara and Stan.

Having made so many nests and spun so many webs we all should have known "avoir le cafard."

So many questions: Which is dearer, fame or health? Which more precious, vitality or wealth?

Which is more harmful, gain or loss? The deeper love, the higher cost. With treasure, more fear.

Who knows contentment suffers no shame. Who knows to stop, encounters no trouble. Long may they endure.

Marjorie Ann Smith Marjorie Ann Smith, 72, passed away May 13, 2011, at Mount Si Transitional Health Center in North Bend.

Marjorie was born Feb. 8, 1939, in Prince George, British Columbia, to Neil McCarther and Rhodora Smith.

In 2007, she retired to North Bend.

She was a loving mother, grand-

mother and friend who put other people’s needs before her own.

Survivors include her daughter Melody Braeutigam, of Issaquah; granddaughter Amelia Rose, of Issaquah; and siblings Kathleen Hudson and Patricia Brodland, of Williams Lake, B.C., Alfred Alex, of Cologne, B.C., Aleta Alex, of Smithers, B.C., and Josephine Smith, of Victoria, B.C. Share memories at www.flintofts.com.

Erma M. Kenyon Erma M. Kenyon, of Issaquah, loving mother to Kenneth, Owen and Donna, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, in Issaquah. She was 99.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 540 E.

Sunset Way, Issaquah, 3926444.

A funeral service will be held at noon Friday, May 27, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 1100 Sixth Ave. S.E., Issaquah.

A full obituary, photos and directions are available at www.flintofts.com.

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Liberty High School Parent: Polly Vaughn Sponsoring teacher: Mark Little Athletic achievements: second at state 4x4 relay 2009; fourth in state 4x2 relay; team captain in track; fourth in state 4x2 2010; broke school record in 400 individual Scholastic achievements: scholar athlete in ninth and 10th grades Scholastic interests: psychology, writing Hobbies: running, track, basketball, hiking, hanging with family and friends Outside school affiliations: volunteering at schools, physical education Future goals: University of Oregon; career in education/counseling

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saquah High School Parent: Ross Jacobson Sponsoring teacher: Athletic Department Athletic achievements: state track meet for three years, KingCo champion, second in state soccer and gymnastics through 10th grade, running track at the University of Washington Scholastic achievements: 3.5 grade point average, three Advanced Placement classes Activities: LINK Crew, Athletes for Kids mentor Scholastic interests: government/politics Hobbies: track, hiking, boating, water sports Outside school affiliations: work at the YMCA Future goals: University of Washington, pursue law career

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Liberty High School Parents: Abhijit and Patricia Chakravarty Sponsoring teacher: Darren Tremblay Athletic achievements: three-time state wrestling qualifier; second team All League football Scholastic achievements: class valedictorian, National Merit scholar Activities: Eagle Scout, city of Newcastle Diamond Award for Community Service Scholastic interests: social studies, mathematics Hobbies: hiking, running Outside school affiliations: Boy Scouts, Athletes for Kids/mentoring of special-needs children Future goals: study economics or applied math; go into business or government

saquah High School Parents: Staci and David Landdeck Sponsoring teacher: Athletic Department Athletic achievements: three straight years as Defensive Player of the Year for football, second team all-league as sophomore, first team all-league past two years, runner up defensive league MVP, honorable mention in basketball, varsity letter for three years, played football and basketball for the varsity teams for four years Scholastic achievements: maintained 3.4 grade point average Scholastic interests: English, environmental science Hobbies: fishing; hiking; sports of any kind, but especially basketball and football Future goals: business major at University of Idaho; career in a business-related field

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Tiger Mountain Community High School Category of recognition: Outstanding senior Parents: Kimberly and Marc Hitz Achievements: Straight As this unit, working with special-needs students Scholastic interests: leadership, journalism, class fundraisers Hobbies: photography, drawing, movie buff Outside school affiliations: babysitting, working in kids’ room at Klahanie Fitness Future goals: go to college in California; become ultrasound tech

Tiger Mountain Community High School Category of recognition: Outstanding senior Sponsoring teacher: Hilary Nelson Achievements: Straight A’s this unit Athletics: track and cross country Scholastic interests: Running Start at Bellevue College Hobbies: movies, roller skating Outside school affiliations: checker at Matthews Thriftway Future goals: Western Washington University, major in psychology, minor in teaching; become special-education teacher

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011

Issaquah boys lacrosse in semifinals

Game of inches Liberty falls short of Sea-King track title; Newport wins by two points

By Bob Taylor Issaquah Press sports editor As good as the Liberty High School Patriots were last week at the 3A Sea-King District Championships, Franklin High School, of Seattle, was just a touch better.

Franklin topped Liberty by two points for the district team title May 20 at the Southwest Complex in Seattle. It was a battle that went down to the final event, the 4x400 relay. Liberty won the event, but Franklin took second in the race to win the championship.

“If Franklin had not taken second, we would have won the meet,” Liberty coach Michael Smith said.

Franklin finished with 83 points in the two-day meet and Liberty, the defending champion, had 81 points.

Meanwhile, the Issaquah girls were a bit of a surprise as they finished second at the 4A Northwest Regional at MarysvillePilchuck High School. Haley Jacobson, of Issaquah, had another day of four first places. She won the 100 and 200 meter dashes, and ran as a member of two victorious relays.

The top five qualifiers in each event moved on to this week’s state competition at Tacoma’s Mount Tahoma High School. The three-day event, which features top athletes from the 2A, 3A and 4A ranks, begins May 26. Skyline senior Kasen Williams enters the 4A meet as the defending champion in the triple jump.

Patriots fall short If the Patriots had just been able to find a few points in the throwing events, the outcome at the Sea-King District meet might have been different.

“It’s funny how times change.

We’ve been known for our throwers, for having good shot putters,

good discus throwers and good javelin throwers,” Smith said.

“This year, we just didn’t have the throwers.”

Overall, though, Smith said he was not disappointed by the effort of the boys team.

“At the beginning of the season, we thought there were four or five guys that would get most of our points in the big meets, and that’s what happened at district,” Smith said. “The guys we depended on did well. Franklin won because it really had a lot of good sprinters.”

Joshua Gordon and Devin Bennett won individual events and had strong finishes in two other events. They also ran as members of the 4x400 relay team, which ran its best race of the season.

The highlight of the competition for the Liberty boys came in that relay. Hamilton Noel, Gordon, Bennett and Hiron Redmon ran a season-best time of 3 minutes, 22.53 seconds. Redmon, the anchor, was in second when he got the baton and overcame the lead runner to win the race for Liberty.

“The relay looked so good.

Every one of the guys ran their fastest split time of the year,” Smith said. “That is always exciting to see four guys come together and do their best in the same event at the same time.”

Gordon, a junior, had a strong two-day performance. He won the long jump by leaping 22 feet, 7 1/2 inches. He also ran a strong 200, finishing second in 22.52. Devantae Carson, of Rainier Beach, won the race in 22.37. Gordon also finished fifth in the high jump at 6 feet. It was far from his best of the season, but that helped motivate him for other events.

“He was so ticked by the high jump that he came out and really ran an awesome 200,” Smith said.

Bennett won the triple jump May 18 by going 43-6 1/2. He also

The Issaquah High School boys lacrosse team, which hopes to win another state title, faces a big challenge May 25, when the Eagles play at Bainbridge High School in the semifinals of the Washington State Lacrosse Division I tournament.

The contest is set for 7 p.m.

Bainbridge finished first in the Southwest Division this spring with a 10-0 record. Issaquah was second in the Northeast Division with an 8-2 record.

BY GREG FARRAR

Devin Bennett, a Liberty High School senior, jumps out at the start of the 400-meter race May 20 during the 3A SeaKing District Championships, qualifying for state with a time of 51.01 seconds.

BY EARLE STUARD

Haley Jacobson, an Issaquah High School senior, wins the 100-meter dash during the Northwest Regional track and field meet in Marysville. finished second in the 400 in 51.01. Michael Wells-Daniels, of Franklin, won the 400 in 50.81.

Bennett also finished third in the

long jump by going 20-6 3/4.

Redmon ran a strong 800, but for the second straight week finished second to Bellevue’s Addi-

son Woolsey, who had a winning time of 1:57.48. Redmon was close behind in 1:57.53.

“Hiron ran well, but he just couldn’t run down Woolsey,” Smith said. “The last three years in a row, it seems like Bellevue and Liberty have two of the best guys in the state always duking it out in the 800.”

Liberty also qualified two pole vaulters to state. Noel was second in 12-6 and teammate Chase Kenney was third at 12 feet. Matt Morris just missed qualifying for state, taking sixth at 11-6.

The Patriots beat Bellevue, which won the KingCo title last week, by seven points.

The Liberty girls, who won the KingCo title last week, hoped to add another championship at district. However, the Patriots finished fifth with 51 points. Holy Names, of Seattle, won the meet with 108 points. Juanita was second with 85.5 points.

Freshman Amy Broska qualified for state in two events. She placed See TRACK, Page C5

Skyline converts 3-2 win over Mariner for trip to state semis

By Terry Wood Special to The Seattle Times

BY GREG FARRAR

Amanda Jewett, Liberty High School senior second baseman, is beaten by the hard-hit two-RBI single by a Bishop Blanchet player during the fifth inning of their 3A SeaKing District Tournament game May 18, at Lower Woodland Park in Seattle.

Patriots’ softball postseason ends at district tournament

By Tim Pfarr Issaquah Press reporter The Liberty High School softball team’s playoff run came to a tough ending in the first round of the 3A SeaKing District Tournament May 18 at Lower Woodland Park in Seattle.

The Patriots — the 3A KingCo Conference’s No. 4 seed — fell to Metro No. 4 seed Bishop Blanchet High School, 5-2, in a largely defensive loser-out game.

The loss brought Liberty’s final record for the year to 8-10.

It was a tough outcome to swallow for the Patriots, who racked up nine hits during the

game but stranded eight runners.

“We just didn’t hit today,” Liberty coach Jessica Johnson said.

“We played great defense, but we just didn’t hit. If we had put the ball on the ground more today and made them work, we would have won the game. But we were popping up.”

Both teams’ offenses were cold through the top of the fourth inning, when the Braves managed to score a run on a single to left center field. The Patriots struck back in the top of the fifth, when See SOFTBALL, Page C5

P REP R OUNDUP

Everett — The Kardiac Kids from Skyline High School are headed to the Class 4A boys soccer state semifinals for the first time in school history.

After Austin Dodd’s last-gasp, match-tying goal in stoppage time, Pedro Miola punched in the game-winner two minutes into overtime to lift the Spartans to a 3-2 quarterfinal win over Mariner High School on May 21 on the Marauders’ home pitch at Goddard Stadium.

Fifth-ranked Skyline (14-2-2) will meet defending state champ Stadium High School, of Tacoma, in the semifinals at 8 p.m. May 27 at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood. Eastlake, Skyline’s Sammamish rival, also qualified for the semifinals. The Wolves (12-3-2) meet Kentwood at 6 p.m.

Skyline has had a flair for dramatic goals. On May 20, the Spartans scored in the final minute of each half for a 2-0 first-round playoff win against Central Kitsap.

“I’m just glad to still be living,” Skyline coach Don Braman said.

“This team has a way of making things extremely interesting.

“But what I love about this group,” he added, “is when they face adversity they are extremely resilient and keep plugging until the end. These boys really know what to do when the game is on the line.”

Miola, a junior, was in the middle of a mad scramble in front of the Mariner goal two minutes into overtime. Dodd was the first to get a foot on a loose ball, re-

pelled by goalkeeper Ulises Hernandez, and Miola powered the rebound into the top of the net.

How did that last goal take shape?

“I have no idea,” Miola said. “I was literally just standing on the sticks and then Doddy runs up. I just yell ‘Weave!’ and think to myself, ‘Don’t hit it over.’ The keeper was right there. I thought I was going to miss. It felt crazy when it went in. It’s exciting for everyone.”

Dodd made it 2-2 during stoppage time by punching in a rebound off a shot by Travis Strawn, the sixth close-range shot by the Spartans in the final 15 minutes. Miola tied it 1-1 with a goal in the 42nd minute.

Yahir Sandoval scored both goals for Mariner (17-4-0), first

on a free kick in the 38th minute and later by sprinting to a long-distance pass from Miguel Medina and going far post from 20 yards in the 57th minute.

Miola was drained but happy afterward.

“There were so many emotions throughout the game,” he said.

“There was frustration, happiness, joy, contact. There was everything. It was a game to remember.”

In the victory against host Central Kitsap, Strawn, assisted by Braxton Griffin, gave Skyline a 10 lead at the 39th minute. Griffin gave the Spartans insurance when he scored on a penalty kick at the 79th minute.

The winner of the contest plays Mercer Island or Bellevue, who meet May 25 in the other semifinal, for the championship at 7:30 p.m. May 28 in Seattle’s Memorial Stadium.

Issaquah and Bainbridge met earlier this season with the Eagles winning 8-6 at home. This contest figures to be another defensive battle.

The Eagles reached the semifinals after they clobbered Tacoma, 18-5, May 21 in Gary Moore Stadium.

Issaquah came out fired up and scored three goals before Tacoma got its attack started. After going up 6-1, Issaquah then broke through for seven straight goals to take a commanding lead.

Junior Matt O’Neill led Issaquah with five goals. Seniors Jake Fritz, Kevin Powers and Ashton Ritchie had strong games in their final home appearance. Fritz had three goals, two assists and six groundballs. Powers had three goals, four assists and five groundballs.

Ritchie scored three goals, had an assist and one groundball.

Bainbridge qualified for the semifinal after it defeated Eastside Catholic, 14-4, May 20 in the quarterfinals.

Issaquah lost to Mercer Island 4-2 in last year’s semifinals after winning the state title in 2008 and 2009.

Issaquah girls lacrosse team’s season ends The Issaquah School District girls lacrosse team lost to Bainbridge High School, 13-12, May 18 in the semifinals of the Washington State Association Division I tournament.

Sophie Schiefelbein scored four goals and Emily Mincin had three goals for Issaquah.

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BY GREG FARRAR

Pedro Miola (2), seen here battling against Eastlake April 26, put in the overtime game winner May 21 against Mariner at the state 4A quarterfinals.

For many athletes, the triathlon season begins with the Issaquah Triathlon. This year’s Issaquah Triathlon is June 4 and is again being held at Lake Sammamish State Park.

More than 1,000 athletes are expected to compete in the 11th annual event. The Issaquah Triathlon actually includes a variety of races.

The first race, the sprint triathlon, starts at 7 a.m. The sprint triathlon appeals to veteran triathletes, as well as novices.

The sprint triathlon course consists of a quarter-mile swim, a 15mile bicycle ride and a 3-mile run.

The sprint duathlon consists of a 15-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run.

Other events include the 5K and 10K runs, and the kids’ triathlon.

The kids’ triathlon is broken down into two groups, ages 10-13 and 9 and younger.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 •

Softball FROM PAGE C4

BY GREG FARRAR

Josh Gordon, Liberty High School junior, lands his 3A Sea-King District Championship long jump-winning leap of 22 feet, 7 1/2 inches.

“Overall, we had a pretty good meet,” Robertson said. “District is all about qualifying and we got most of our kids moving on to state.”

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fourth May 18 in the 3,200 in 11:38.32. Broska came back May 20 and finished fifth in the 1,600 in a school-record time of 5:15.61.

“Metro had four super runners in the 1,600. Amy ran the hardest race of her life,” Smith said.

Liberty qualified its 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams for state. The 4x200 relay team of Madison Birdsall, Delane Agnew, Stacy Christensen and Elizabeth Ryker finished fifth in 1:47.57. The 4x400 relay team of Michaela Chucka, Agnew, Ryker and Birdsall was third in 4:05.82.

Birdsall also qualified for state in the 400 by taking fourth in 59.08.

Other Liberty state qualifiers for the girls team were Morgan Safley, Anna Frodsham, Jessica Pickering and Emily Pestl-Dimmitt. Safley took third in the shot put at 33-11. Frodsham was third in the javelin with a season-best throw of 108 feet. Pickering was fifth in the pole vault at 9 feet and Pestl-Dimmitt took fifth in the javelin at 103-8.

Issaquah girls take second The Issaquah girls team, fourth at the KingCo championships the previous week, made a good jump at the Northwest Regional, which showcased top athletes from KingCo and the Western Conference. Issaquah had 60.2 points.

Inglemoor, which tied for the KingCo title, won the meet with 82 points.

Jacobson, a senior, again dominated the 100 and 200. She blazed past the competition in the 100, finishing in a season-best time of 12.16 seconds. Ballard’s Emmaline Suchland was second in

BY GREG FARRAR

Amy Broska (3), a Liberty High School freshman, runs the 1600-meter race for fifth place with a school record time of 5 minutes, 15.61 seconds, finishing May 20 with Stephanie Spiekerman (left), of Bishop Blanchet, and Lindsay Frederick, of Nathan Hale.

12.59. Although Jacobson qualified for state in the event for the fourth straight year, it was the first time she had ever won a district title in the 100.

“Haley was even better in the 200,” Issaquah coach Gwen Robertson said.

Jacobson won the 200 in 25.21.

Amia Nash, of Edmonds-Woodway, was second in 25.88. Jacobson became the first Issaquah girl in 27 years to win a district title in the 200.

In addition to the two sprints, Jacobson helped the Eagles capture the 4x100 relay and the 4x200 relay. The 4x100 relay, which also included Kim Varney, Mckenna Hogan and Gabrielle Gevers, had a season-best time of 49.07. Varney, Jacobson, Mack Wieburg and Hogan composed the winning 4x200 relay team, which had a season-best time of 1:43.43.

Wieburg, a freshman, also qualified for state in the 400 by finishing fifth in 59.05.

Eva Perry, healthy again after

missing a majority of the spring because of an injury, again qualified for state in the pole vault. She finished third at 10-6.

The Issaquah boys finished eighth with 36 points. The Eagles had no individual first places.

However, there were two noteworthy efforts.

Jorrell Dorsey, who finished second in the triple jump to Williams, became the first Issaquah boy to qualify for state in the event in 17 years. Dorsey went 44 feet, 1/2 inch. Williams, who won state last year at 47-6, was first at 45-5.

Dorsey also finished third in the long jump at 21-1 1/4 and ran as a member of the Eagles’ qualifying 4x100 relay team. Allen Su, Alex Rylander and Kyle Farmer were other members of the relay team.

Farmer took third in the 100 in 11.12. He is the first Issaquah boy to qualify to state in the event in 10 years.

Jason Hollaway, of Issaquah, took second in the pole vault at 14-6 to qualify for state.

Skyline has several qualifiers for state The Skyline girls finished seventh with 40.2 points.

Haley Smith, of Skyline, qualified for state in four events. She took fifth in the 800 in 2:19.48 and was a member of all three relay teams that qualified for state.

Jordan Branch, of Skyline, was second in the 800 in 2:18.87 and ran as a member of two of the relay teams.

The 4x100 relay team, which took fifth in 50.05, was made up of Caroline Cindric, Michelle Bretl, Aleeya Neal and Smith. The 4x200 relay team was third in 1:45.39 and was made up of Maria Volodkevich, Branch, Smith and Dorie Dalzell.

Alexis Daugherty, Smith, Branch and Bretl composed the 4x400 relay team, which finished third in 4:04.69.

Lindsay Coutts also qualified for state in the long jump after taking second in 16-10.

The Skyline boys were fifth with 55 points. In addition to the triple jump, Williams took first place in the high jump at 6-4 and was second in the long jump by going 221 1/4. He also ran as a member of the Spartans’ 4x400 relay team, which placed third in 3:25.28.

Kyle Branch, Drew Matthews and Trevon Clark were other members of the relay team.

Branch qualified for state in two events. He took third in the 1,600 in 4:21.08 and fifth in the 3,200 in 9:29.79. Matthews was second in the 400 in 50.24.

junior centerfielder Ana Faoro drew a two-out walk and freshman second baseman Liza VanCamp made it to first base on a dropped fly ball to third base.

With runners on first and second, junior shortstop Denise Blohowiak came to the plate. After a wild pitch allowed both runners to advance, Blohowiak hit a ground ball to third. However, the Braves’ third baseman stepped on the bag, mistakenly thinking there was a force-out on the bag that would end the inning. Faoro scored on the play to tie the game, and VanCamp made it to third without being tagged.

A foul out ended the top of the fifth, and Bishop Blanchet just as quickly regained control of the game in the bottom half of the inning. The Braves opened with a single, and after a strikeout and a fielder’s choice, they racked up five straight hits, driving in four runs.

In the top of the sixth, Liberty staged a small comeback, but it wasn’t enough to place a significant dent in Bishop Blanchet’s hefty lead.

Senior third baseman Jennifer Rucker opened the inning with a single to centerfield. Junior designated player Taylor Couty followed up with a double on a dropped fly ball to centerfield, putting runners on second and third with no outs.

Sophomore catcher Miranda Bukantz hit a ground ball to the pitcher, but the Braves turned a fielder’s choice, tagging Rucker out at home. Sophomore left fielder Allison Wood followed up with an RBI single to the shortstop, but the inning ended quickly after with a strikeout and a fly out.

Although Liberty sent up its second, third and fourth hitters in the top of the seventh, it was unable to gain momentum, lock-

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ing in its unfortunate fate.

“You can’t give up. You have to play a solid seven innings,” Jeffers said about how the team was unable to take down Bishop Blanchet. “Anything less than that, you’re not going to win.”

Jeffers, Rucker and second baseman Amanda Jewett are the team’s only seniors, and next year’s team will include impact players such as junior Blohowiak.

“She is something else,” Rucker said, adding that Blohowiak was her favorite teammate to play with during the season. “I’ll miss her a lot.”

Johnson said the Patriots’ softball squad will be able to build from this year’s experience to become more successful next year.

“My team has grown so much from the beginning to the end,” she said. “They’ve done everything I’ve asked them, from mental toughness to physical ability.”

However, she said the postseason caused the young team to get nervous at times.

Nevertheless, the team did have its share of great moments during the season, which Jeffers said often stemmed from the team’s chemistry.

“We get along together really well,” she said. “It’s nice to get to know people you wouldn’t know just through school. It kind of brings people together.”

Issaquah’s season ends The Issaquah softball team was eliminated from the 4A KingCo Conference tournament May 18 when the Eagles lost to Redmond, 3-1, in a loser-out game at Hartman Park.

Heather Benjamin accounted for Issaquah’s run with a home run.

The Eagles dropped their tournament opener to Ballard, 2-1, May 17. Issaquah pitcher Brielle Bray tossed a four-hitter and struck out nine batters.

Tim Pfarr: 392-6434, ext. 239, or newcas@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

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Taylor Couty (left), Liberty High School junior, reaches home on an RBI single by senior Allison Wood (right), during the fifth inning May 18 against Bishop Blanchet.

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REDMOND 3, ISSAQUAH 1 Issaquah 000 000 1 - 1 6 2 Redmond 100 011 x - 3 4 1 W: Emily Graves, L: Brielle Bray. 2B: Louise Chouinard (Red). HR: Heather Benjamin (Iss). Issaquah highlights: Benjamin 1-3, 1 run, 1 RBI.

Prep baseball

4A KingCo Conference May 16 playoff game Redmond 10, Marysville-Pilchuck 0 4A State Regionals, May 21 Redmond 6, Kentwood 0, loser out Redmond 15, Olympia 2, loser out Bothell 7, Federal Way 1, loser out Bothell 5, Edmonds-Woodway 2, loser out Newport 8, South Kitsap 3, loser out Jackson 3, Newport 1, loser out

EASTLAKE 9, INGLEMOOR 7 Inglemoor 000 340 0 - 7 10 0 Eastlake 410 121 x - 9 15 6 W: Nicole Guptle, L: Hayley Lowe. HR: Kelly Cote (E), Kelsey Dempsey (E), Guptle (E), Holly Sandberg (Ing).

Eastlake highlights: Cote 2-3, Dempsey 3-3.

May 17 playoff game Lake Washington 8, Bishop Blanchet 5 2A District Game Interlake 6, North Kitsap 0 3A State Regionals Hanford 14, Lake Washington 8, loser out Mount Si 4, Timberline 2, loser out Mount Si 6, Enumclaw 2, loser out 2A State Regional Burlington-Edison 3, Interlake 2

WOODINVILLE 5, EASTLAKE 2 Woodinville 101 003 0 - 5 11 3 Eastlake 000 020 0 - 2 7 2 W: Madi Schreyer, L: Nicole Guptle. Eastlake highlights: Kelsey Dempsey 2-4, 1 RBI; Sammi Stavig 2-4, 1 run.

EASTLAKE 8, BALLARD 1 Eastlake 000 023 3 - 8 9 5 Ballard 000 000 1 - 1 2 1 W: Nicole Guptle, L: Andrea Jewett. 2B: Guptle (E).

HR: Sophie Palenscar (E).

Eastlake highlights: Guptle 1-3, 2 runs; Palenscar 23, 3 runs, 3 RBIs; Sammi Stavig 3-4.

Prep boys soccer 4A KingCo Conference 4A state tournament First round, May 17 Garfield 2, Bellarmine Prep 1 Eastlake 2, Gig Harbor 1 Kentwood 3, Jackson 2 Beamer 4, Tahoma 0 Skyline 2, Central Kitsap 0 Mariner 2, Jefferson 0 Chiawana 3, Lewis & Clark 0 Stadium 1, Ferris 0 Quarterfinals, May 21 Stadium 3, Chiawana 1 Kentwood 3, Beamer 2 Eastlake 3, Garfield 0 Skyline 3, Mariner 2 Semifinals, May 27 At Harry Lang Stadium, Lakewood Eastlake vs. Kentwood Skyline vs. Stadium

3A/2A KingCo Conference

SKYLINE 3, MARINER 2 (OT) Skyline 0 2 1 - 3 Mariner 1 1 0 - 2 First half goal: 1, Yahir Sandoval (M, unassisted), 38:00.

Second half goals: 2, Pedro Miola (S, Kaleb Strawn assist), 42:00; 3, Sandoval (M); 4, Austin Dodd (S, Strawn assist), 80:00.

Overtime goal: 5, Miola (S, Dodd assist), 82:00.

SKYLINE 2, CENTRAL KITSAP 0 Skyline 11-2 Central Kitsap 0 0 - 0 First half goal: 1, Kaleb Strawn (S, Braxton Griffin assist), 39:00.

Second half goal: 2, Griffin (S, penalty kick).

EASTLAKE 3, GARFIELD 0 Garfield 0 0 - 0 Eastlake 3 0 - 3 First half goals: 1, James Gee (E, Cole Clover assist), 15:00; 2, Sean Klauer (E, unassisted), 21:00; 3, Evan Yamada (E, unassisted), 24:00.

EASTLAKE 2, GIG HARBOR 1 Gig Harbor 0 1 - 1 Eastlake 0 2 - 2 Second half goals: 1, Gerard Galvin (E, Chris Discolo assist), 45:00; 2, Brandan McComb (E, Mason Heck assist), 49:00; 3, Robby Ulben (GH, unassisted), 71:00.

3A/2A KingCo Conference 3A State Tournament May 17 Games Sammamish 5, Kennedy Catholic 1 Southridge 2, Lake Washington 1 May 21 Game Camas 2, Sammamish 0 2A State Tournament May 17 Game Lynden 2, Interlake 1

Prep softball 4A KingCo Conference CREST DIVISION

Woodinville Bothell Ballard Inglemoor Roosevelt Garfield May 16 Games Roosevelt 6, Garfield 0 Issaquah 6, Redmond 4

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BALLARD 2, ISSAQUAH 1 Ballard 000 000 2 - 2 2 0 Issaquah 000 000 1 - 1 4 3 W: Andrew Jewett (9 Ks), L: Brielle Bray (9 Ks).

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League W L 13 1 8 6 8 6 5 9 4 10

Season W L 21 4 12 9 8 8 11 13 4 13

League W L 15 0 8 6 8 7 8 7 2 13 0 14

Season W L 21 0 13 12 14 10 10 13 2 15 2 14

ISSAQUAH 6, REDMOND 4 Issaquah 130 010 1 - 6 14 2 Redmond 101 100 1 - 4 8 0 W: Brielle Bray, L: Melissa White. 2B: Bray (Iss), Stephanie Gero (Red). 3B: Ashley Mitchell (Red). HR: Louise Chouinard (Red).

Issaquah highlights: Bray 8 Ks, 4-4, 1 run, 1 SB; Traci Castonguay 4-4, 1 run, 1 RBI.

4A KingCo Tournament At Hartman Park May 16 Game Woodinville 5, Eastlake 2, winner KingCo 1, loser KingCo 2 May 17 Games Newport 7, Bothell 5 Ballard 2, Issaquah 1 Inglemoor 8, Redmond 7 May 18 Games Bothell 7, Inglemoor 0 Ballard 1, Newport 0 Eastlake 8, Inglemoor 7, loser out Redmond 3, Issaquah 1, loser out May 19 Games Bothell 2, Redmond 1, loser out Eastlake 8, Ballard 1 Newport 4, Bothell 3, loser out Woodinville 9, Eastlake 3, KingCo 1, loser KingCo 2, both to state Ballard d. Newport, loser out, winner KingCo No. 3 plays WesCo No. 3 May 21, Wesco-KingCo playoff Arlington 6, Ballard 1, loser out, winner to state

SPORTS CALENDAR

3A Sea-King District Tournament At Lower Woodland Park May 18 Games Bishop Blanchet 5, Liberty 2, loser out Chief Sealth 12, Eastside Catholic 2, loser out Mount Si 16, Seattle Prep 4, loser out Bellevue 8, Nathan Hale 3, loser out Bainbridge 9, Bishop Blanchet 1 Juanita 15, Chief Sealth 0 Mount Si 5, West Seattle 4 Holy Names 4, Bellevue 1 May 19 Games Bellevue 6, West Seattle 0, loser out Juanita 3, Bainbridge 0 Bishop Blanchet 6, Chief Sealth 2, loser out Holy Names 12, Mount Si 2 Bainbridge 13, Mount Si 4, third, fourth, both to state Juanita 3, Holy Names 1, first, second, both to state 2A District Tournament Interlake 14 Eatonville 10 Franklin Pierce 5, Interlake 4

Prep boys track & field

May 27, 10 a.m., Dogs Welcome Hike, 3-4 miles, 500- to 800-foot elevation gain. Call 322-0990 ... May 28, 9 a.m., North Bend’s Little Si and Mossy Vistas, 5 miles, 1,300-foot elevation gain. Call 8371535 ... May 29, 10 a.m., Cougar Mountain’s Licorice Fern Trail, 4 miles, 750-foot elevation gain. Call 823-0747 ...

May 30, 10 a.m., Dogs Welcome Hike, 4-6 miles, 600- to 1,000-foot elevation gain.

Call 481-2341.

Cascade Bicycle Club May 26, 6:45 p.m., Eastside Tour, 2030 miles from Marymoor Park east parking lot. Call 392-1347.

Softball Senior softball players are needed for Issaquah co-ed team. Players 50 and older are eligible. Games are from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday at Tibbetts Field. Call 392-5682.

Running June 1, 6:30 p.m., Grand Ridge 5mile and 10-mile Solstice Run at Grand Ridge Park in Issaquah. Field is limited to first 200 runners. Day-ofrace registration begins at 5 p.m. Call 301-7009 or go to www.EvergreenTrailruns.com ... June 12, 9 a.m., Cougar Mountain Trail Series, 7-mile race from Sky Country Trailhead. Other races are July 10 (10 miles) and Aug. 14 (13 miles). Get details/pre-register for all races at www.seattlerunningclub.org.

Triathlon June 4, 7 a.m., Issaquah Triathlon at Lake Sammamish State Park. The first race, the sprint triathlon, starts at 7 a.m. Other events includes a duathlon, 5K and 10K runs and a kids’ triathlon.

Call 206-914-4846 or go to

www.issaquahtri.com.

Youth sports/activities Track & field Issaquah Parks hosts pre-school to fifth-grade all-comers meet at 6:30 p.m.

May May 27 at Issaquah High School.

The East King County Hershey Meet is 5 p.m. May 31 at Issaquah High. Get a Hershey registration form at www.hersheytrackandfield.com. Get other information about the Issaquah Gliders program by calling 392-8230 or going to www.thegliders.8k.com.

Football Issaquah Eagles Youth Football, for ages 8-14, is registering players through June 30. Players must reside within the Issaquah High School boundary. Go to www.issyfootball.org.

Special programs Issaquah Parks provides bowling for people with special needs, ages 13 or older, from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Adventure Bowl in Snoqualmie.

Transportation is provided from the community center. Call 837-3346.

Soccer Issaquah Soccer Club is registering players for its fall recreation program (U6-U18) and for the elite soccer tryouts at www.issaquahsoccerclub.org.

High school sports Track & field May 26-28, Issaquah and Skyline at 4A State Championships at Mount Tahoma, Liberty at 3A State championships at Mount Tahoma. Competition begins 4:30 p.m. May 26, 10 a.m. May 27 and 9:30 a.m. May 28.

Boys lacrosse May 25, 7 p.m., Issaquah at Bainbridge in semifinals of state tournament.

4A NW Regional May 18-20 at Marysville-Pilchuck Team scores: 1, Arlington 74; 2, Bothell 72; 3, Henry Jackson 61; 4, Garfield 60; 5, Skyline 55; 6, Lake Stevens 50; 7, Roosevelt 37; 8, Issaquah 36; 9, Snohomish 31.5; 10, Inglemoor 29.5; 11, Monroe 29; 12, Edmonds-Woodway 28, 13, Marysville-Pilchuck 18; 14, Newport 15; 15, Ballard 13; 16 (tie), Woodinville 10, Stanwood 10, Eastlake 10; 19, Mariner 9; 20, Cascade 7; 21, Redmond 6.

Individual results (Top 5 qualifiers to state) 1,600: 1, Grant Grosvenor (Jackson) 4:15.59; 2, Blake Nelson (Jackson) 4:18.45; 3, Kyle Branch (Skyline) 4:21.08; 4, Colin O’Neil (Inglemoor) 4:21.19; 5, Miles Hille (Redmond) 4:22.13; 6, Alex Bowns (Ballard) 4:22.43; 7, Chris Wozniak (Garfield) 4:24.04; 8, Sean Roe (Jackson) 4:24.62.

100: 1, Dylan Langston (Bothell) 10.87; 2, Alec Fellows (EW) 11.05; 3, Kyle Farmer (Issaquah) 11.12; 4, Pierre Wright (Garfield) 11.15; 5, Devante Gaillard (Arlington) 11.20; 6, Tony Wroten (Garfield) 11.27; 7, Will McIntyre (Bothell) 11.39; 8, Luke Proulx (Bothell) 12.30; prelims, 9, Liam Doyle (Eastlake) 11.39.

200: 1, Byron Howell (Garfield) 22.06; 2, Langston (Bothell) 22.14; 3, David Wilson (Inglemoor) 22.97; 4, Mark Roetcisoender (Inglemoor) 22.98; 5, Duke Dolphin (LS) 23.03; 6, Allan Schmekel (LS) 23.14; 7, McIntyre (Bothell) 23.19; prelims, 7, Farmer (Issaquah) 23.03; 9, Doyle (Eastlake) 23.23.

400: 1, Howell (Garfield) 49.44; 2, Drew Matthews (Skyline) 50.24; 3, Nick Anthony (Bothell) 50.76; 4, Chris Arneson (Bothell) 51.05; 5, Chayce Sather (Bothell) 51.10; 6, Schmekel (LS) 51.63; 7, Brad Baker (Ballard) 53.19.

800: 1, Grosvenor (Jackson) 1:51.75; 2, Daniel Swanson (Roosevelt) 1:57.54; 3, Jonas Oppenheimer (Garfield) 1:58.28; 4, Aaron Schlossman (Garfield) 1:58.42; 5, Andrew Bosket (Arlington) 1:58.80; 6, Baker (Ballard) 1:59.14; 7, Cotter Doyle (Redmond) 1:59.41; 8, Isaac Robinson (Issaquah) 2:03.14; prelims, 9, Karl Uselman (Skyline) 2:06.33.

3,200: 1, Nelson (Jackson) 9:23.48; 2, Wozniak (Garfield) 9:24.43; 3, O’Neil (Inglemoor) 9:24.88; 4, Bowns (Ballard) 9:26.86; 5, Branch (Skyline) 9:29.79; 6, Aaron Campbell (Cascade) 9:31.28; 7, Jared Lehning (Snohomish) 9:32.50; 8, Jamie Coughlin (Garfield) 9:42.84; 11, Keegan Symmes (Skyline) 9:53.80.

110 hurdles: 1, Fellows (EW) 14.52; 2, James Dupar (Newport) 15.30; 3, Derek Sweeney (Arlington) 15.51; 4, Jacob Dowd (Monroe) 15.52; 5, Jordan Moore (Monroe) 15.53; 6, Brendan Casel (Jackson) 15.75; 7, Jared Alskog (Arlington) 16.25; 8, Corsby Agwunobi (Mariner) 17.30; prelims, 9, Riley Herrera (Skyline) 16.06.

300 hurdles: 1, Alskog (Arlington) 40.35; 2, Dowd (Monroe) 40.56; 3, Alex Iverson (LS) 41.20; 4, Casel (Jackson) 41.44; 5, Anthony Steinauer (Roosevelt) 41.64; 6, Camden McKone (Bothell) 42.59; 7, Dupar (Newport) 43.51; 8, Louis Jachim (Newport) 43.87.

4x100 relay: 1, Bothell (Anthony, Langston, McIntyre, Trent Sewell) 42.76; 2, Mariner (Chris Knowles, Josh Williamson, Earl Jones, Dominique Law) 42.77; 3, Garfield (Pierre Wright, Brandon Jimerson, Her-Hoon Choi, Howell) 43.60; 4, Arlington (Skylor Elgarico, Gaillard, Connor Cummings, Lucas Revelle) 43.70; 5, Issaquah (Allen Su, Alex Rylander, Jorrell Dorsey, Farmer) 43.99; 6, Stanwood 44.30; 7, Skyline (Jordan Coutts, Justin Mach, Blake Young, Charles Premone) 44.41; 8, Lake Stevens 44.50.

4x400 relay: 1, Bothell (Anthony, Arneson, McKone, Sewell) 3:23.86; 2, Lake Stevens 3:24.72; 3, Skyline (Branch, Matthews, Kasen Williams, Trevon Clark) 3:25.28; 4, Stanwood 3:27.23; 5, Garfield 3:27.55; 6, Jackson 3:28.63; 7, Roosevelt 3:29.53; 8, Issaquah (Su, Kenny Norton, Robinson, Dorsey) 3:32.12; prelims, 15, Eastlake (Daniel Braun, Brady Ledyard, Casey Kilborn, Mack Milloy) 3:40.11.

Discus: 1, Travis Pickett (Snohomish) 160-6; 2, Colton Niblack (Jackson) 156-4; 3, Dan Boyden (Arlington) 154-0; 4, Brian Hutchison (Roosevelt) 1529; 5, Greg Williams (Bothell) 143-1; 6, Gino Bresolin (Eastlake) 136-8; 7, Wil McKinley (Roosevelt) 133-1; 8, Patrick Taiwo (Newport) 132-8; 12, Trevor Dolan (Issaquah) 125-2.

Javelin: 1, Cody Enrick (Monroe) 202-3; 2, Blake McPherson (Arlington) 183-5; 3, Peter Ianelli (Roosevelt) 182-2; 4, Dolphin (LS) 168-9; 5, Max Bryson (Arlington) 167-1; 6, Mike Baba (Issaquah) 166-1; 7, Bryson

Daggett (LS) 161-6; 8, Taran Lee (Snohomish) 160-3; 16, Andy Meigs (Issaquah) 132-10.

Shot put: 1, Hutchison (Roosevelt) 58-0; 2, Boyden (Arlington) 52-5.50; 3, Brendan Peterson (Bothell) 4910.50; 4, Bresolin (Eastlake) 49-9; 5, Carey Campbell (Lake Stevens) 48-0.50; 6, Taiwo (Newport) 47-5; 7, Ndoto Strong (Marysville-Pilchuck) 47-1; 8, Darian Caldwell (Snohomish) 45-10; 14, Alex Gray (Eastlake) 41-9.75.

High jump: 1, Kasen Williams (Skyline) 6-4; 2, Max Bryson (Arlington) 6-4; 3, Kevin Yates (Snohomish) 62; 4, Ryan Shannon (Marysville-Pilchuck) 6-2; 5, Larry Bruce (Cascade) 6-2; 6, Gabe Reichenberger (Snohomish0 6-0, 7, Daniel Brady (Eastlake) 5-10.

Pole vault: 1, Austin Sodorff (Woodinville) 15-0; 2, Jason Hollaway (Issaquah) 14-6, Connor Hemmiag (Maryville-Pilchuck) 14-6; 4, Shamus Mukai (Inglemoor) 14-0; 5, Jon Ell (Marysville-Pilchuck) 13-6; 6 (tie), Sean Mukai (Inglemoor) 13-0, Cody Simpson (Snohomish) 13-0; 8, Aaron Wiganosky (Stanwood) 13-0.

Long jump: 1, Alec Fellows (Edmonds-Woodway) 22-6.50; 2, Williams (Skyline) 22-1.25; 3, Jorrell Dorsey (Issaquah) 21-1.25; 4, Jake Dolphin (Lake Stevens) 20-9.50; 5, Yates (Snohomish) 20-8; 6, Skylor Elgarico (Arlington) 20-5.50; 7, Slava Ulyanovskiy (Mariner) 20-5; 8, Jordan Coutts (Skyline) 20-4; 12, Kyle Farmer (Issaquah) 18-3.50; 14, Allen Su (Issaquah) 17-11.

Triple jump: 1, Williams (Skyline) 45-5; 2, Dorsey (Issaquah) 44-0.50; 3, Revelle (Arlington) 43-3.50; 4, Moussa Sanoh (LS) 43-1; 5, Stuart Hezlip (LS) 421.75; 6, Casel (Jackson) 41-11.25; 7, Kevin Yates (Snohomish) 41-8; 8, Jordan Claudon (Bothell) 416.50; 10, Brady (Eastlake) 40-10.75.

3A Sea-King Championships May 18-20 at SW Complex,Seattle Team scores: 1, Franklin 83; 2, Liberty 81; 3, Bellevue 74; 4, O’Dea 70; 5, Mount Si 66; 6, Seattle Prep 52; 7, Juanita 49; 8, Mercer Island 43; 9, Rainier Beach 32; 10, Bishop Blanchet 30.5; 11, Bainbridge 23; 12, Cleveland 17; 13, Nathan Hale 13.5; 14, Chief Sealth 11; 15, Eastside Catholic 7; 16, Lakeside 3; 17 (tie), West Seattle 2, Lake Washington 2.

Individual results 1,600: 1, Steven Robinson (Blanchet) 4:24.00; 2, Aaron Elefson (Mercer Island) 4:25.60; 3, Addison Woolsey (Bellevue) 4:25.93; 4, Keenan Piper (SP) 4:26.03; 5, Joe Hardy (SP) 4:26.36; 6, Max Singler (Blanchet) 4:26.40; 7, Sean McDonald (SP) 4:26.27; 8, Brian Masterson (Lakeside) 4:33.13; 10, Tyler Westenbroek (Liberty) 4:36.60.

100: 1, Tatum Taylor (O’Dea) 10.77; 2, Devantae Carson (RB) 11.13; 3, Travis Marshall (Juanita) 11.13; 4, Jayshawn Jordan (O’Dea) 11.17; 5, Michael WellsDaniels (Franklin) 11.19; 6, Tyrell Moulton (Bellevue) 11.23; 7, Brenden Hailey (Franklin) 11.34; 8. Parker Mays (SP) 11.87; prelims, 9, Kaleb Huerta (Mount Si) 11.22.

200: 1, Carson (RB) 22.37; 2, Joshua Gordon (Liberty) 22.52; 3, Wells-Daniels (Franklin) 22.58; 4, Taylor (O’Dea) 22.69; 5, Hailey (Franklin) 22.77; 6, Ari Morales (Bellevue) 22.96; 7, Shane Blankenburg (Mount Si) 23.13; 8, Mays (SP) 25.61; prelims, 11, Chevelle Walker (EC) 23.84.

400: 1, Wells-Daniels (Franklin) 50.81; 2, Devin Bennett (Liberty) 51.01; 3, Woody Butler (Bellevue) 51.48; 4, Mason Bragg (Mount Si) 51.90; 5, Hailey (Franklin) 52.31; 6, Michael Przystupa (Juanita) 52.67; 7, Roger Garret (Franklin) 53.39; 8, Kent McKinney (O’Dea) 55.29.

800: 1, Woolsey (Bellevue) 1:57.48; 2, Hiron Redmon (Liberty) 1:57.53; 3, Alex Duffy (O’Dea) 1:57.92; 4, Tyler Goolsby (Mercer Island) 1:59.06; 5, Michael Corr (SP) 1:59.09; 6, William Clausen (Mercer Island) 2:02.22; 7, Peter Thomas (Blanchet) 2:06.68; 8, Noah Heidenreich (Nathan Hale) 2:04.31; prelims, 9, Jonathan Bannick (EC) 2:04.88.

3,200: 1, Piper (SP) 9:24.96; 2, Elefson (Mercer Island) 9:26.15; 3, Singler (Blanchet) 9:26.96; 4, McDonald (SP) 9:27.76; 5, Nicholas Ford (Mercer Island) 9:28.2; 6, Hardy (SP) 9:34.30; 7, Masterson (Lakeside) 9:36.84; 8, John Fowler (Bellevue) 9:39.33.

110 hurdles: 1, Adrian DeLaCruz (Frankln) 15.14; 2, Jaz Smith (Franklin) 15.19; 3, Alex Wallin (Juanita) 15.66; 4, Vincent Ly (Juanita) 16.02; 5, Bruce Shields (RB) 16.02; 6, Russell Williams (Juanita) 16.25; 7,

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300 hurdles: 1, Shields (RB) 39.58; 2, Wallin (Juanita) 40.11; 3, DeLaCruz (Franklin) 40.77; 4, Chevelle Walker (EC) 41.37; 5, Chase (Mount Si) 41.83; 6, John Hammerstrom (Mercer Island) 41.85; 7, Filip Juric (LW) 42.59; 8, Smith (Franklin) 44.21.

4x100 hurdles: 1, O’Dea (Justus Russ, Kent McKinney, Jordan, Taylor) 43.25; 2, Franklin (Dominique Smith, DeLaCruz, Lavante Jackson, Charles Moss) 43.40; 3, Mount Si (Huerta, Bragg, Blankenburg, Tyler Button) 43.57; 4, Cleveland 43.59; 5, Juanita 43.75; 6, Seattle Prep 46.61.

4x400 relay: 1, Liberty (Hamilton Noel, Gordon, Bennett, Redmon) 3:22.53; 2, Franklin (Hailey, Yonas Nega, Garret, Wells-Daniels) 3:26.15; 3, Bellevue (Henry Price, Morales, Butler, Woolsey) 3:28.28; 4, Mount Si (Bragg, Levi Botten, Huerta, Button) 3:28.95; 5, Seattle Prep 3:29.28; 6, Juanita 3:29.73; 7, Bainbridge 3:36.11.

Triple jump: 1, Devin Bennett (Liberty) 43-6.50; 2, Brett Frank-Looney (Seattle Prep) 42-4.50; 3, Alex Wallin (Juanita) 41-5.75; 4, Travis Marshall (Juanita) 41-3.50; 5, Johntye Jackson (O’Dea) 41-3; 6, Joseph Hopkins (O’Dea) 41-1.75; 7, Nikko Emm (West Seattle) 40-11.25; 8, Brad Wilmot (Bainbridge) 40-1.25.

High jump: 1, Chase Walker (O’Dea) 6-4; 2, Clarence Coler (Cleveland) 6-2; 3, Amari Blanton (Franklin) 6-2; 4, Mark Smith (Bainbridge) 6-2, 5, Gordon (Liberty) 6-0; 6, Nega (Franklin) 5-10; 7, Stephen Ryder (Bellevue) 5-8; 8, Brad Wilmot (Bainbridge) 5-6, Daniel Koak (Nathan Hale) 5-6; 11, Jon Proctor (Mount Si) 5-6.

Long jump: 1, Gordon (Liberty) 22-7.50; 2, Reid Jackson (Mercer Island) 20-11; 3, Bennett (Liberty) 206.75; 4, Ray Lulala (Blanchet) 20-3.50; 5, Michael Jones (Cleveland) 20-1.75; 6, Terry Jeffries (Chief Sealth) 20-0; 7, Chevelle Walker (EC) 19-10; 8, Smith (Franklin) 18-11.50.

Shot put: 1, Kolton Auxier (Mount Si) 51-10; 2, Devante Meallion (Chief Sealth) 49-9.50; 3, Michael Kneip (Bellevue) 47-0.50; 4, Doc Derwin (Mount Si) 46-7; 5, Bryan Carter (O’Dea) 45-2.75; 6, Brian Copeland (Mount Si) 44-10; 7, Nick Loesch (Blanchet) 44-8.75; 8, Nicholas Castoriano (Nathan Hale) 44-0.

Discus: 1, Cameron Brink (Bainbridge) 145-8; 2, Kneip (Bellevue) 144-6; 3, Zach Storm (Mount Si) 13610; 4, Evan Banchero (O’Dea) 135-6; 5, Auxier (Mount Si) 133-7; 6, Edward Moran (O’Dea) 128-11; 7, Taylor Johnson (O’Dea) 123-4; 8, Loesch (Blanchet) 111-4; 9, Derwin (Mount Si) 111-0.

Javelin: 1, Tanner Lien (Bellevue) 191-7; 2, Matt Gilbert (Bellevue) 185-3; 3, Zach Storm (Mount Si) 179-1; 4, Bradly Stevens (Mount Si) 172-7; 5, Reid Jackson (Mercer Island) 166-6; 6, Kyler Mikami (Bainbridge) 153-9; 7, Max Bubar (Seattle Prep) 1510; 8, Winston Hallan-Eames (Nathan Hale) 147-7; 9, Craig Werre (Liberty) 146-4.

Pole vault: 1, Levi Marcus (Nathan Hale) 14-1; 2, Hamilton Noel (Liberty) 12-6; 3, Chase Kenney (Liberty) 12-0; 4, Blake Erickson (Bellevue) 12-0; 5, Jimbo Davis (Mount Si) 12-0; 6, Matt Morris (Liberty) 11-6; 7, John White (Blanchet) 11-0; 8, Joseph Misenti (Bainbridge) 11-0.

Prep girls track & field 4A NW Regional May 18-20 at Marysville-Pilchuck Team scores: 1, Inglemoor 82; 2, Issaquah 60.2; 3, Stanwood 56.2; 4, Arlington 55; 5, Lake Stevens 54; 6, Redmond 50; 7, Skyline 40.2; 8, Edmonds-Woodway 39; 9, Garfield 38; 10, Marysville-Pilchuck 29; 11, Monroe 24.2; 12 (tie), Snohomish 24, Cascade 24; 14 (tie), Eastlake 22, Woodinville 22; 16, Henry Jackson 17; 17, Roosevelt 16; 18, Newport 13.2; 19, Bothell 11; 20, Kamiak 10; 21, Ballard 9; 22, Mariner 5.

Individual results (Top 5 placers to state) 3,200: 1, Tansey Lystad (Inglemoor) 10:41.13; 2, Chandler Olson (Woodinville) 11:05.80; 3, Minna Fields (Stanwood) 11:17.20; 4, Kyra Burke (Inglemoor) 11:18.06; 5, Katelyn Steen (Eastlake) 11:20.12; 6, Jessica Rawlins (Jackson) 11:25.34; 7, Rachel Lefstad (MP) 11:36.60; 8, Kelsey Fruland (Jackson) 11:41.77; 9, Samantha Krahling (Skyline) 11:47.55; 15, Emily Dwyer (Eastlake) 12:09.46.

100: 1, Haley Jacobson (Issaquah) 12.16; 2, Emmaline Suchland (Ballard) 12.59; 3, Baileh Simms (Garfield) 12.55; 4, Madison Lichter (Snohomish) 12.59; 5, Taylor Swanson (Roosevelt) 12.64; prelims, 10, Gabrielle Gevers (Issaquah) 12.97.

200: 1, Jacobson (Issaquah) 25.21; 2, Amia Nash (EW) 25.88; 3, Lauren Files (Eastlake) 26.08; 4, Leiran Cornish (Snohomish) 26.14; 5, Brooke Manson (Inglemoor) 26.19; 6, Katherine Smiley (Redmond) 26.20; 7, Djenne Dickens (EW) 26.42; 8, Suchland (Ballard) 26.71; prelims, 9 (tie), Kim Varney (Issaquah) 26.76, Lexis Guches (Eastlake) 26.76.

400: 1, Cornish (Snohomish) 56.92; 2, Nash (EW) 56.93; 3, Haley O’Connor (Eastlake) 58.22; 4, Croinne Teichgrab (Stanwood) 58.54; 5, Mack Wieburg (Issaquah) 59.05; 6, Mandy Rusch (Redmond) 59.53; 7, Kaylie Greninger (Skyline) 1:00.25; 8, Ali Anderson (Stanwood) 1:01.33.

800: 1, Teresa Wadeg (Arlington) 2:18.36; 2, Jordan Branch (Skyline) 2:18.87; 3, Hannah Swanson (Roosevelt) 2:19.30; 4, Madison Davis (Stanwood) 2:19.44; 5, Haley Smith (Skyline) 2:19.48; 6, Alisa Poplawski (Newport) 2:19.52; 7, Alexis Daugherty (Skyline) 2:20.96; 8, Lacey Wagner (LS) 2:23.00.

1,600: 1, Lystad (Inglemoor) 4:56.68; 2, Olson (Woodinville) 5:04.13; 3, Lucy Cheadle (Roosevelt) 5:05.01; 4, Jordin Stephenson (Stanwood) 5:10.63; 5, Rawlins (Jackson) 5:10.89; 6, Wagner (LS) 5:11.59; 7, Fields (Stanwood) 5:11.93; 8, Burke (Inglemoor) 5:19.29; 9, Branch (Skyline) 5:22.11; 10, Steen (Eastlake) 5:24.08; 15, Dwyer (Eastlake) 5:31.68.

100 hurdles: 1, Erin Allen (Inglemoor) 14.88; 2, Becca Berge (Inglemoor) 14.93; 3, Kristin Goff (Monroe) 15.45; 4, Brittney Pahukoa (LS) 15.62; 5, Nhautrey Brown (Garfield) 15.68; prelims, 9, Lauren Bruner (Issaquah) 16.18; 16, Files (Eastlake) 19.92.

300 hurdles: 1, Allen (Inglemoor) 44.18; 2, Brooke Pahukoa (LS) 45.38; 3, Berge (Inglemoor) 45.49; 4, Files (Eastlake) 45.97; 5, Brittney Pahukoa (LS) 46.09; 6, Anna Pischer (Jackson) 47.74; 7, Sheltyn Rowe (Arlington) 48.06; 8, Katie Anderson (Arlington) 49.74; prelims, 10, Bruner (Issaquah) 49.40.

4x100 relay: 1, Issaquah (Varney, Jacobson, Gevers, Mckenna Hogan) 49.07; 2, Redmond (Bailey Whittaker, Amy Pumputis, Darcy Hardwick, Smiley) 49.74; 3, Garfield (Simms, Annie Rorick, Brown, Karrington Ogans) 49.78; 4, Arlington (Melissa Webb, Jazmine Redix, Mckenzie Corpron, Diamond Martin) 49.90; 5, Skyline (Caroline Cindric, Michelle Bretl, Aleeya Neal, Smith) 50.05; 6, Cascade 50.44; prelims, 15, Eastlake (Haley Bates, Emily Cushing, Avalon Dunba, Guches) 53.66.

4x200 relay: 1, Issaquah (Varney, Jacobson, Wieburg, Hogan) 1:43.43; 2, Edmonds-Woodway (Marenah, Tori Felton, Dickens, Nash) 1:43.55; 3, Skyline (Maria Volodkevich, Branch, Smith, Dorie Dalzell) 1:45.39; 4, Redmond 1:45.68; 5, Garfield 1:46.25; prelims, 12, Eastlake (Dunbar, Cushing, Bates, Guches) 1:55.14.

4x400 relay: 1, Marysville-Pilchuck (Jessica Boyle, Charlie Pilon, Dacia Heckendork, Summer Cull) 3:57.87; 2, Redmond (Rusch, Pumputis, Hardwick, Smiley) 4:01.20; 3, Skyline (Daugherty, Smith, Branch, Bretl) 4:04.69; 4, Inglemoor 4:02.80; 5, Lake Stevens 4:03.20; 6, Bothell 4:03.77; 7, Issaquah (Varney, Wieburg, Madison Callan, Juliana da Cruz) 4:01.88; 8, Eastlake (Files, Morgan O’Connor, Guches, Nicole Rader) 4:10.62.

Shot put: 1, Marisa Gonzalez (Kamiak) 37-11.50; 2, Kaci Jones (Stanwood) 37-5.50; 3, Marisa Swegle (Arlington) 37-3; 4, Corrine Burke (LS) 36-7.25; 5, Emily Wayland (Stanwood) 35-10.75; 6, Jessica Kinssies (Redmond) 35-5.50; 7, Paris Flenoy (Cascade) 34-11; 8, Brivanne Blue (LS) 34-8; 9, M’Kayla Silva (Skyline) 32-4.75; 13, Haley Ziegler (Skyline) 30-8.75.

Discus: 1, Jones (Stanwood) 132-5; 2, Alexis Sarver(Arlington) 129-7; 3, Wayland (Stanwood) 120-8; 4, Burke (LS) 110-8; 5, M. Swegle (Arlington) 107-10; 6, Danielle Openiano (Mariner) 97-4; 7, Kat Damrong (Mariner) 96-8; 8, Kinssies (Redmond) 96-5; 9, Silva (Skyline) 95-7; 10, Elena Frerker (Skyline) 93-2; 13, Kara Alden (Skyline) 88-3; 14, Alex Arteritano (Issaquah) 87-8.

Javelin: 1, Natasha Caldwell (Cascade) 128-6; 2, Ashley Alexander (Mariner) 127-7; 3, Melissa Gilkey (Woodinville) 124-10; 4, Allie Hadley (Bothell) 122-5; 5, Jones (Stanwood) 119-0; 6, Chelsea Nelson (Cascade) 118-0; 7, Stephanie VanSlageron (Arlington) 115-0; 8, Emily Anderson (Inglemoor) 113-4; 9, Ziegler (Skyline) 106-8; 14, Katie Zhong (Issaquah) 99-4; 16, Frerker (Skyline) 93-0.

High jump: 1, Katie Lord (Redmond) 5-5; 2, Brooke Pahukoa (LS) 5-4; 3, Denae Fitz (Jackson) 5-3; 4, Kristine Wong (Newport) 5-2; 5, Sarver (Arlington) 5-2; 6, Joy Zhang (Redmond) 5-0; 7, Pilon (MP) 5-0; 8, Lindsay Coutts (Skyline) 4-10, Wieburg (Issaquah) 410, Mandi Armstrong (Monroe) 4-10, Justina Grubb (Newport) 4-10, Teichgrab (Stanwood) 4-10.

Long jump: 1, Brooke Pahukoa (LS) 17-1.75; 2, Coutts (Skyline) 16-10; 3, Hardwick (Redmond) 16-9; 4, Awa Marenah (EW) 16-7.75; 5, Mckenna Hogan (Issaquah) 16-7.25.

Triple jump: Taylor McKinney (Garfield) 37-2.50; 2, Brown (Garfield) 36-1.75; 3, Melissa Webb (Arlington) 35-4.75; 4, Kristine Wong (Newport) 34-7.50; 5, Adama Marenah (EW) 34-5.25; 13, Marissa Fortier (Skyline) 32-4.75.

Pole vault: 1, Alecia Longsine (Monroe) 11-6; 2, Cull (MP) 11-3; 3, Eva Perry (Issaquah) 10-6; 4, Isabella Torgerson (Inglemoor) 10-0; 5, Lacey McLean (MP) 9-9; 6, Mallory Cooke (Issaquah) 9-6; 7, Melinda Tinney (Snohomish) 9-6; 8, Christine Hertogs (Issaquah) 9-0; 11, Nicole Rader (Eastlake) 8-6.

3A Sea-King Championships May 18-20 at SW Complex,Seattle Team scores: 1, Holy Names 108; 2, Juanita 85.5; 3, Nathan Hale 80; 4, Lakeside 68; 5, Liberty 51; 6, Bishop Blanchet 50; 7, Seattle Prep 45; 8, Rainier Beach 33; 9, Mount Si 30; 10, Mercer Island 28; 11, Franklin 27.5; 12, Bellevue 22; 13, Cleveland 16; 14, Bainbridge 15; 15, West Seattle 12; 16 (tie), Chief Sealth 10, Lake Washington 10.

Individual results 3,200: 1, Stephanie Spiekerson (Blanchet) 11:30.77; 2, Joey Bosserman (SP) 11:31.94; 3, Lindsay Frederick (Nathan Hale) 11:33.17; 4, Amy Broska (Liberty) 11:38.32; 5, Moira O’Connor-Leigh (Holy Names) 11:47.35; 10, Megan Chucka (Liberty) 12:34.05; 11, Rachel Shaw (Liberty) 12:40.69.

100: 1, Alanna Coker (Juanita) 12.17; 2, Kate Adler (SP) 12.36; 3, Allanah Whitehall (Lakeside) 12.37; 4, Floriane Kameni (Bellevue) 12.51; 5, Veronica Ivancic (Nathan Hale) 12.59; 6, Amalia Acorda-Fey (Holy Names) 12.76; 7, Kris Tollefson (WS) 12.82; prelims, 12, Danielle Richards (Liberty) 13.07.

200: 1, Coker (Juanita) 25.25; 2, Alexis Ford (RB) 25.84; 3, Naivasha Sophusson-Smith (Nathan Hale) 25.89; 4, Whitehall (Lakeside) 26.08; 5, Acorda-Fey (Holy Names) 26.19; prelims, 9, Sophie Rockow (Mount Si) 27.21.

400: 1, Ford (RB) 57.88; 2, Peyton Johnson (Lakeside) 58.43; 3, Tollefson (WS) 58.72; 4, Madison Birdsall (Liberty) 59.08; 5, Clara Merlino (Holy Names) 1:00.19; 6, Elizabeth Ryker (Liberty) 1:00.88; 8, Aimee Christensen (Liberty) 1:03.33; prelims, 12, Michaela Chucka (Liberty) 1:06.97.

800: 1, Madeline Rathbun (Lakeside) 2:12.24; 2, Lily Engelbrekt (Blanchet) 2:13.91; 3, Stasia Demick (Holy Names) 2:18.21; 4, Renee Wahlman (Holy Names) 2:19.23; 5, Julia Ellings (Bellevue) 2:21.93; 6, Pearl Terry (Bainbridge) 2:21.98; 7, Christina Volken (Mount Si) 2:24.18; prelims, 9, Megan Larson (Liberty) 2:27.80.

1,600: 1, Rathbun (Lakeside) 5:08.14; 2, Engelbrekt (Blanchet) 5:08.55; 3, Spiekerman (Blanchet) 5:14.42; 4, Frederick (Nathan Hale) 5:14.74; 5, Broska (Liberty) 5:15.61; 6, Bosserman (SP) 5:18.46; 7, DelaCruzGunderson (Lakeside) 5:18.86; 8, O’Connor-Length (Holy Names) 5:19.62; 9, Bailey Scott (Mount Si) 5:20.85; 10, Megan Chucka (Liberty) 5:25.42.

100 hurdles: 1, Sophusson-Smith (Nathan Hale) 14.24; 2, Cecelia Jackson (Holy Names) 14.58; 3, Olivia Vincent (Holy Names) 14.90; 4, Taylor Anderson (RB) 15.00; 5, Cora Miller (Mercer Island) 15.86; 6, Emily Pestl-Dimmitt (Liberty) 16.38.

300 hurdles: 1, Vincent (Holy Names) 44.67; 2, Jackson (Holy Names) 45.72; 3, Ashley Jackson (Mount

Si) 46.66; 4, Miller (Mercer Island) 46.94; 5, Van Vuren (Blanchet) 47.37.

4x100 relay: 1, Nathan Hale (Rachel Ivancic, Veronica Ivancic, Sophusson-Smith, Ellie Taagen) 49.27; 2, Holy Names (Jackson, Vincent, Kayla Warren, AcordaFey) 49.28; 3, Rainier Beach (Tanisha Scott, Queen Ealy, Charissa Shoecraft, Anderson) 50.63; 8, Mount Si (Rockow, Jessie Guyer, Abbey Bottemiller, Kristen Kasel) 51.82; prelims, 9, Liberty (Shannon Powell, Brittain Monroe, Stacy Christensen, Richards) 52.04.

4x200 relay: 1, Nathan Hale (R. Ivancic, V. Ivancic, Sophusson-Smith, Teresa Wang) 1:45.82; 2, Seattle Prep (Adler, Nina Andersen, Kate Hisken, Erin Howard) 1:46.34; 3, Juanita (Rachel Richardson, Kathryn Wuchter, Regi Lammers, Mikayla Jones) 1:46.45; 4, Lakeside (Johnson, Laura Adekoya, Whitney Best, Whitehall) 1:47.22; 5, Liberty (Birdsall, Delane Agnew, S. Christensen, Ryker) 1:47.57; 6, Holy Names 1:47.80; 7, Mount Si (Rockow, Guyer, Sydney Dore, Bottemiller) 1:50.58; 8, Bellevue 1:52.39.

4x400 relay: 1, Lakeside (Johnson, Adekoya, Best, Whitehall) 4:01.60; 2, Holy Names (Acorda-Fey, Demick, Wahlman, Merlino) 4:02.01; 3, Liberty (Michaela Chucka, Agnew, Ryker, Birdsall) 4:05.82; 4, Lake Washington 4:10.21; 5, Bainbridge 4:11.97; 6, Mount Si (Lindsay Kirby, Volken, Madeleine Hutchison, Bottemiller) 4:14.19.

High jump: 1, Olivia Vincent (Holy Names) 5-8; 2, Maddy Williams (Franklin) 5-3; 3, Cecela Jackson (Holy Names) 5-2; 4, Molly Grager (Juanita) 5-1; 5, Isabel Ferguson (Bainbridge) 5-1; 5, Emily Pestl-Dimmitt (Liberty) 4-10; 7, Teresa Wang (Nathan Hale) 4-10; 8, Enjunay Jones-Lee (Franklin) 4-8, Jessica Pickering (Liberty) 4-8.

Long jump: 1, Floriane Kameni (Bellevue) 17-0; 2, Alanna Coker (Juanita) 16-11.25; 3, Kate Adler (Seattle Prep) 16-11; 4, Kayla Warren (Holy Names) 16-8.75; 5, Rachel Richardson (Juanita) 16-2.50; 6, Ida Bakke (Liberty) 15-9.50.

Triple jump: 1, Coker (Juanita) 37-8; 2, Warren (Holy Names) 36-0; 3, Richardson (Juanita) 35-2.75; 4, Leslie Stevens (Mount Si) 34-9.25; 5, Molly Grager (Juanita) 34-8.75.

Discus: 1, Sophie Hallan-Eames (Nathan Hale) 1202; 2, Kate Cryderman (Juanita) 117-10; 3, Carly Anderson (Mercer Island) 101-8; 4, Alexia Mefi (Cleveland) 97-4; 5, Molly Bocian (Blanchet) 97-1; 12, Sofie Safley (Liberty) 67-11.

Shot put: 1, Cryderman (Juanita) 38-4.25; 2, Prater (Chief Sealth) 36-7.50; 3, Morgan Safley (Liberty) 3311; 4, Mefi (Cleveland) 32-9.25; 5, Brianna Hart (Cleveland) 32-4.50; 9, Alexis McGinnis (Liberty) 300.75.

Javelin: 1, Anderson (Mercer Island) 118-1; 2, Williams (Franklin) 113-1; 3, Anna Frodsham (Liberty) 108-0; 4, Stevens (Mount Si) 105-3; 5, Pestl-Dimmitt (Liberty) 103-8; 6, Agnew (Liberty) 96-5.

Pole vault: 1, Kaeley Scruggs (Nathan Hale) 10-3; 2, Jessica Badgeley (Lakeside) 10-3; 3, Lexi Swanson (Mount Si) 9-6; 4, Sydney Matsuda-Fong (Nathan Hale) 9-0; 5, Pickering (Liberty) 9-0; 6, Audrey Allbritton (Bainbridge) 9-0; 7, (tie), Richards (Liberty) 9-0, Wuchter (Juanita) 9-0.

Prep girls golf 3A Sea-King District Tournament At Riverbend GC May 16 results Individual scores: 1 (tie), Chelsea Saelee (Mercer Island) 75, Sammie Pless (Holy Names 75; 3, Haley Chinn (MI) 80; 4, Caitlin Rice (Nathan Hale) 85; 5, Kayce Ogishima (MI) 86; 6, Libby Ramsey (Lakeside) 89; 7 (tie), Danielle Burns (Mount Si) 90, Maggie Robinson (Mount Si) 90; 9 (tie), Alex Duvall (Liberty) 91, Jessica Latousek (Juanita) 91, Joelie Shen (MI) 91, Julia Gross (Bainbridge) 91; 13, Julia Dorn (Mount Si) 92; 15 (tie), Krysta Dawson (Liberty) 96, Molly Culwell (Liberty) 96.

Prep boys lacrosse Washington Lacrosse Association DIVISION 1 TOURNAMENT Semifinals, May 25 Issaquah at Bainbridge Bellevue at Mercer Island Winners meet 7:30 p.m. May 28 for title in Memorial Stadium Quarterfinals, May 20 Mercer Island 15, King’s Way 2 Bellevue 8, Curtis 6 Issaquah 18, Tacoma 5 Bainbridge 14, Eastside Catholic 4 First Roun Games, May 27 Eastside Catholic 13, Tahoma 10 Tacoma 11, Eastlake 10 ISSAQUAH 18, TACOMA 5 Tacoma 2 1 1 1 - 5 Issaquah 7 6 3 2 - 18 Issaquah statistics: Ben Director 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 groundballs; Jake Fritz 3 goals, 4 assists, 5 groundballs; Zach Fritz 1 groundball, Duncan Hamilton 6 groundballs, Michael Hatcher 1 assist, 4 groundballs; AJ Hoffman 1 goal, 1 groundball; Kole Lindor 1 goal, 6 groundballs; Aidan McDonald 2 groundballs, Matt O’Neill 5 goals, Kevin Powers 3 goals, 2 assists, 6 groundballs; Ashton Ritchie 3 goals, 1 assist, 1 groundball; Julian Ritchie 1 goal, 1 groundball; Mitchell Undi 1 groundball, Hunter Van Horne 1 groundball, Ty Anderton 2 saves, Brady Hahn 2 saves.

EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 13, TAHOMA 10 Eastside Catholic statistics: Drew Beggs 1 assist, 5 groundballs; Scott Bowman 1 groundball, John Breed 2 groundballs, Kyle Decker 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 groundballs; Ian Ducharme 2 goals, Jeff Foreman 1 goal, 2 assists; Henry Jarvis 1 groundball, Peter Kindle 1 goal, 1 groundball; Ross Komenda 4 goals, 3 groundballs; Colin MacIlvennie 3 assists, 6 groundballs; Michael O’Halloran 1 groundball, Michael Rambaldini 2 goals, 1 assist, 1 groundball; Colin Schriever 10 saves.

Prep girls lacrosse Washington Lacrosse Association DIVISION 1 TOURNAMENT May 18 Semifinals BAINBRIDGE 13, ISSAQUAH 12 Issaquah statistics: Miranda Hansen 1 assist, 5 groundballs; Brittany Hogan 5 groundballs, Ellen Kay 1 groundball, Jacqueline Marber 1 goal, Shelby Marber 1 groundball, Lael McDonald 3 groundballs, Emily Mincen 3 goals, 4 groundballs; Haley Mincin 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 groundballs; Katie Mincin 2 goals, 1 assist; Robin Ringman 1 goal, Sophie Schiefelbien 4 goals, 4 groundballs; Laura Voss 12 saves.

Youth baseball 16-U Issaquah Indians 14, Kirkland Thunder 4 (Issaquah highlights: A. Hunyh 1-1, 3 runs, R. Siefkes 1-3, K. Letourneau 1-2, 1 RBI; A. Lindberg 2-3, 2 2Bs, 4 RBIs; C. Young 2-3, HR, 3 RBIs; J. Min 1-2, Z. Garner 2-3, 2B, 1 RBI; WP Letourneay 5 IP, 5 Ks. Issaquah 9, Renton Hornets 5 (Issaquah highlights: A. Hunyh 1-1, 3 runs, 1 RBI; R. Siefkes 1-2, 3 RBIs; K. Letourneau 1 RBI, A. Lindberg 2-3, 2 2Bs, 4 RBIs; C. Young HR, 1 RBI; Z. Garner 1-2, J. Meyer 2-3, D. Haroutoonian 1-2, WP Meyer CG, 7 IP, 2 Ks, 1 ER).

Issaquah Indians 10, Lee Johnson 9 (Issaquah highlights: A. Hunyh 1 RBI, R. Siefkes 1-3, B. Young 1-3, A. Lindberg 2-3, 2B, 1 RBI; C. Young 2-3, 2B, 2 RBIs; Z. Garner 1-2, J. Meyer 1-2, 1 RBI; J. Nickel 2-3, 2B, 2 RBIs; D. Haroutoonian 1-2, B. Griffith 1-3, 1 RBI; C. Collister 2-3, GW RBI; WP Lindberg 2 Ks, 1 IP; J. Nickel 6 IP, 2 ER, 2 Ks).

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By Kim Bussing

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Spring is a time for markets, parks and theater The fun never sets at the farmers market

Movie: ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ Martial arts enthusiast and lovable panda Po (Jack Black) returns to take on new enemies in this sequel to the hit animated film. Assuming his role as Dragon Warrior, Po starts out to find more pandas with his star-studded cast of friends, including Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan) and Mantis (Seth Rogen). Gary Oldman joins the Kung-Fu fighters as a mysterious white peacock.

Nothing says summer like the sweet aroma of deep-fried delicacies wafting through the streets of Issaquah.

Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., people from all over flock to Pickering Farm to get a taste of the Issaquah Farmers Market. The market offers activities for people of all ages and is reminiscent of Salmon Days.

Rachel Osgood While most people believe that the farmers market is simply a place to buy fresh produce, they might be surprised to find the host of unique ex- Apples abound at the Issaquah Farmers Market. periences awaiting them around every corner. Each booth has something different to offer and contribute to the great culture and diversity of Issaquah.

There are booths offering beautifully handcrafted jewelry, purses, quilts, garments, woodwork, soaps and candles. Others offer exquisite paintings and masterfully crafted glass ornaments. Step into the barn for information about intriguing activities and experiences in the city of Issaquah.

The market boasts a smorgasbord of fairground favorites, including crepes, doughnuts, kettle corn and homemade ice cream, along with many types of meat and sandwiches. There is a multitude of cultural cuisine, including Mediterranean, Chinese, Italian and Mexican.

There are free samples galore. As you walk about trying to decide what to purchase, you’ll likely end up with one of everything! But this market is not devoid of the traditional farmers market appeal. It is an organic lover’s paradise, with fresh produce from various trees, bushes, stalks, stems and vines.

There is a particularly large variety of apples. Gardeners offer beautiful bouquets of fresh-cut flowers. Live music creates a pleasant backdrop to the perfect Saturday on a summer morning.

S CHOOL FEATURES Sammamish Farmers Market opens to fresh fanfare Let’s all run around in circles and scream, because it’s May. Finally, the sun reminds us that it does exist. And with its arrival, we can also be excited about the arrival of fantastic new activities in our community.

On May 18, the Sammamish Farmers Market opened for the season. The Wednesday market sets up next to Sammamish City Hall with vendors all around

By Shreya the building. I had the opportunity to Tewari check out these happenings on opening day, and I’ve concluded that it is really worth going to. As soon as you walk up, you will be overwhelmed by the variety of activity.

You might even have a bad case of indecisiveness.

On this day, there were adorable little kids talking about their arts and crafts club; art stalls with blownglass pieces; a unique jewelry counter; fresh fruits and vegetables; food vendors (including Mexican, Mediterranean, a bakery and pizza); stunning flowers; a stall with different types of honey; and live Artist Danilo Navarro, of music. This will be an ex- Seattle, wraps hair for Sami perience that you just can- Bening, 10, of Sammamish, at not pass up. the Sammamish Farmers All of the people there Market. are so passionate about what they grow, create and sell, and they are psyched to be there every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. until September.

Drama program honored at Liberty High School On May 14, alumni, volunteers and students from all generations of the Liberty High School drama program gathered at a benefit gala. They were there to perform one last time on the school’s stage before it is torn down in June as part of the school’s ongoing remodel project.

Performances from the night included

By Hannah improv, songs and scenes. Jill Landback, Grandine the creator of the drama program at Liberty, was featured in video clips in which she recounted

some of her most memorable experiences in the theater.

From the theater’s very first performance — “Cheaper by the Dozen,” directed by Landback — Jill Landback (left), who ran the drama proto the most gram at LHS from 1979-1993, reminisces with recent “Mystery of Edwin Andy Jensen, 1988 Drama Club President.

Drood” last month, one thing has always been true of the Liberty stage — it is a place not only where shows are put on, but where memories are made.

Proceeds from the night will go to the program in its new location. Liberty’s new performing arts center is set for completion in fall 2012, and will include a main theater with more than 500 seats, a black box theater, new choir and band rooms, and a video production studio.

‘What’s the Haps’ at Pine Lake?

It’s that time of year again: Spring has sprung. After several monotonous weeks of rain, the sun has finally started to shine.

As the weather warms up, the school year is coming to a long-awaited end.

Believe it or not, there are only three weeks left until we are free for the summer!

When school ends, we teenagers find ourBy Olivia selves eager to fill the hours of leisure time Spokoiny between late June and early September.

Pine Lake Park in Sammamish gives several options to pass the time enjoying the sunshine. Fishing season has been in full swing Shakespeare in the Park since late April, and will continue throughout the rest of the summer. Soon, the dock at Pine Lake will be filled with swimmers, anglers and sunbathers of all ages. In July and August, there will be Concerts at the Park every Thursday.

What could be better than lounging in the grass with a picnic, listening to music free of charge?

Don’t miss the opportunity to see Shakespeare in the Park at Pine Lake on July 16 and 23. Fill your summer season with the fun events and activities that your community has to offer.

Album: ‘Born this Way’

By Lady Gaga Lady Gaga, an active supporter of gay rights in New York, has moved beyond typical pop star to a self-made icon whose tracks not only threaten to dominate the charts but also addresses culturally relevant issues. Gaga’s new album was released May 23, and includes songs such as “Born This Way” and the recently released “The Edge of Glory.”

Excessive fundraising efforts could lead to ‘compassion fatigue’ Every week it feels like there is a new disaster, a new cause or a new something for which someone is fundraising.

It doesn’t take much to see how active our communities are in supporting various causes. Last year in one month at the Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus (now Pacific Cascade Middle School), there were

By Iman Baghai more than five different fundraisers vying for my pocket. At Issaquah High School, there are some weeks during lunch when at least two people are coming to my table asking for money for various causes.

Has all of this fundraising made people immune to bad news and bypass causes that normally would grasp our hearts? Or is it a matter of timing? For example, the Japan earthquake grasped the world’s attention and triggered

fundraising campaigns left and right. However, the deadliest tornados in U.S. history were overlooked in favor of the royal wedding, Osama bin Laden’s death and Donald Trump’s formerly ambitious presidential campaign.

Is it disturbing that our hearts seem to follow the media, though the media does sometime support catastrophes. Because of the Internet, we are becoming more aware of the devastation and needs of the world around us. Granted, as we talk with one another, each issue garners less of our attention as we become immune to new issues and disasters; what was once eye-opening and shocking has become ordinary and dismissive.

Perhaps this isn’t a problem. Perhaps although we have become immune, we are unconsciously more compassionate. Obviously, with the plethora of fundraisers that occur, more money is being raised for a wider range of causes.

With the development of the wired world, we are donating

T EEN TALK How does the number of fundraisers impact their effectiveness?

Issaquah High School Book: ‘In The Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin’

By Erik Larson This is not meant for anyone looking for an easy summer read.

Seattle writer Erik Larson’s nonfiction chronicle focuses on an American couple’s experience during the Nazi regime. The novel is primarily historical, and offers a glance into Hitler’s Germany from foreign, unsuspecting eyes.

“Think of it this way: Philanthropists will care and donate less if there’s a new fundraiser every few days. Similarly, one well-publicized fundraiser can bring in a lot of money, but only if it’s run every month or so. So if fundraising wants to be successful, it needs to space out its events while well publicizing the fundraisers done.”

— Andy Ramstad, senior

“I always try to donate at least a few dollars whatever the cause because I like donating to charity, because I know there will be numerous fundraisers over the year. But I know a lot of my friends would give, but they either don’t have the money or would rather spend the money elsewhere.”

— Zoey Kapusinskie, sophomore

“Doing a lot of fundraisers is not effective at raising more money, because usually the same people are asked again and again and run out of ‘spare change’ to spend on fundraisers.”

— Ashley Brennan, junior

Eastside Catholic High School “I think that having so many fundraisers and so many causes to donate toward does impact the effectiveness a little, because it’s hard to know which ones to pick and it’s not possible to pick all of them.”

— Nalani Saito, sophomore

Skyline High School

“Even though it can get a little overwhelming sometimes, I believe it’s a good thing to have so many ways to help.”

— Shannon Ludeman, junior

Liberty High School “The more fundraisers we have, the more the topic is known. I think it’s important to spread awareness, so the more the better!”

— Katie McGuire, freshman

through text messaging (something that five years ago was absurd), which came out of out of the Haiti disaster that raised more than $20 million through social media in the first several days of fundraising.

Now, it is as if every time the radio or the TV is on someone is telling me to text something in order to donate to a cause. My ability to dismiss such calls demonstrates how I have become compassion fatigued.

We can donate passively. We are able to support our peers by going out of the way and finding effective ways of fundraising that don’t disrupt our lives. Text messaging, creative T-shirts and the sale of small items are all ways in which our day-to-day lives are being touched by fundraising. This may sound absurd but although many of us suffer from compassion fatigue we are fundraising more effectively, more collectively and more efficiently than before.

“I think the number of fundraisers have a huge impact on their effectiveness. Regardless of how much money is actually put in by an individual, I feel like the number of people who actually donate to a specific cause is more important.”

— Kathy Lee, junior

“Much of what was donated to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami crisis was to Japan's benefit. Fundraisers, such as texting to Red Cross and donating $10, were of much usage to the betterment of Japan.”

— Andy Lin, junior

New editors announced The Beat would like to welcome next year’s editors Olivia Spokoiny, who will be a senior at Skyline High School, and Iman Baghai, who will be a junior at Issaquah High School. Olivia will head up the editorial team while Iman will manage the business/financial side of things.

Congratulations, Olivia and Iman!

STAFF EDITOR Tiffany Xu Skyline senior

WRITERS Ehrik Aldana, Skyline senior Olivia Spokoiny, Skyline junior Rachel Osgood, Issaquah junior Alex Tucker, Issaquah senior Kimberly Bussing, Issaquah junior

Iman Baghai, Issaquah sophomore Daniel Pickering, Liberty senior Hannah Grandine, Liberty junior Veronica Austin, Liberty sophomore Katie Sutherland, Eastside Catholic junior

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This project involves Five acres of soil disturbance for residential subdivision construction activities.

REQUEST: Building Permit File: B11C0027 Applicant: AT&T Mobility @ South Issaquah Location: 23605 SE Evans St Issaquah Proposal: Add 3 new LTE antennas w/6 proposed remote radio heads & 1 Raycap “sqid” surge protector to existing antenna level SEPA Contact: Mark Mitchell 206-296-7119 COMMENT PROCEDURES: DDES will issue an environmental determination on this application following a 21-day comment period that ends on June 20, 2011. Written comments and additional information can be obtained by contacting the SEPA Project Manager at the phone number listed above.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

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ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT #411 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Challenger Elementary School Modernization Project Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by Issaquah School District No. 411, 565 NW Holly Street, Issaquah, Washington 980272899, for the Challenger Elementary School Modernization Project. The Project will be to modernize portions of Challenger Elementary School. The project scope of work includes but is not limited to relocation of existing administrative and library spaces, and remodel of staff lounge, including complete electrical and mechanical systems. Limited structural work is assumed. Work to also include partial interior building demolition.

Base bids, Part One Form of Bid, will be received at the Issaquah School District Administration Center, 565 NW Holly Street, Issaquah 98027, no later than 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, time-stamped and held. Alternate bids, unit prices, and subcontractor lists will be received on Part Two

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ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT #411 SURPLUS SALE ON Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, the Issaquah School District will hold a sale of surplus furniture and equipment at Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98027. Checks and cash only.

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02-2161 LEGAL NOTICE WINDWARD REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. Seeking Coverage Under Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit Pine Ridge, Issaquah Jim Tosti and Windward Real Estate Services Inc, 335 ParkPlace Center G111, Kirkland Wa 98033, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

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210-Public Notices Form of Bid no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, June 7, 2011, time-stamped and held. Bids will be opened and read aloud following the 4:00 PM deadline.

Each bid and enclosures shall be enclosed in an opaque, sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the Bidder and addressed to the Owner. Mark lower left corner of the envelope “Issaquah School District, Challenger Elementary School Modernization Project” and identify as either Part I or Part II. A pre-bid meeting will be held at Challenger Elementary School, 25200 SE Klahanie Blvd, Issaquah WA 98029, on May 26, 2011 at 3:30 PM to answer any questions and review the scope of work and the documents and afterward to tour the site. All general contractors submitting a bid and all others interested in the project are encouraged to have a representative in attendance at the pre-bid meeting and to sign in on an attendance sheet.

Caroline Lemay, Bassetti Architects, may be reached at (206) 340-9500; Tom Mullins, ISD Construction Coordinator, may be reached at (425) 8377040.

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from ARC (formerly Reprographics Northwest) 616 8th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98104, phone (206) 624-2040, fax (206) 382-4397, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, upon paying the sum of $125.00 per set. Each Contractor is responsible for postage and/or delivery charges.

Make checks payable to Issaquah School District. This fee is refundable upon return of unmarked, reusable documents.

Copies of Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

Form A101 or other form supplied by Owner); and Certificate(s) and Endorsement(s) of Issuance per Article II of the General Conditions are required before award is final.

Pursuant to RCW 39.12, no workman, laborer, or mechanic employed in performance of any part of this contract shall be paid less than the “prevailing rate of wage” (in effect as of the date that bids are due) as determined by the Industrial Statistician of the Dept. of Labor & Industries. Copies of the prevailing wage rate schedule are included in the Project Manual and are available directly from the Department of Labor & Industries.

The Issaquah School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities.

The right is reserved by the Issaquah School District to postpone contract award for the period of thirty (30) days after the bid opening. The Issaquah School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No bidder may withdraw the bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days.

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Dated this Wednesday, May 18, 2011 By the Order of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 411 KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON Published in The Issaquah Press on 5/18/11 & 5/25/11 02-2168 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ISSAQUAH NOTICE OF ORDINANCES PASSED Following is a summary of the ordinance passed by the Issaquah City Council on May 16, 2011, to be published in the Issaquah Press on May 25, 2011, effective date of May 30, 2011.

ORDINANCE NO. 2614 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO XO COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC., A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN, ON, OVER, UPON, ALONG, AND ACROSS CERTAIN DESIGNATED PUBLIC RIGHTS-OFWAY OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RIGHTS, DUTIES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS WITH RE-

SPECT THERETO, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Complete text of the ordinance is posted at City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way and the Issaquah Public Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Upon request to the City Clerk's Office (425-837-3000), a copy will also be mailed for a fee.

Published in The Issaquah Press on 5/25/11 02-2169 LEGAL NOTICE EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Fire Engines Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned at the office of EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE, 175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah Washington 98027 up to 1:00 p.m. on June 15, 2011, for one or more new Fire Engine(s), after which time bids will no longer be accepted.

Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the office of Eastside Fire & Rescue at 1:15 p.m. on June 15, 2011.

Bids are to be submitted only on the form provided in the Bid Package. Bid documents can be downloaded from our website at www.eastsidefire-rescue.org. Bid documents can also be obtained at our Headquarters office located at 175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, Washington. The purchase and sale shall be accomplished in accordance with this Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Purchase and Sales Agreement and Specifications as contained in the Bid Package 11 -03. Bid packages shall be submitted at the office of Eastside Fire & Rescue in a sealed envelope marked: Sealed Bid for Fire Engine, along with the bid date and time of the bid opening. The Bid form shall contain all the information requested, or the bid may be rejected as unresponsive.

All bids shall be accompanied by a cashiers check or bid bond payable to Eastside Fire & Rescue in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid. Bid forms must not be separated from the Bid Package and the bound document must be submitted intact. A performance bond in the full amount of the bid will be required. The Bidder shall guarantee the total bid price forty five (45) days from the opening of the Bid. Eastside Fire & Rescue reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive minor informalities, and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Eastside Fire & Rescue and the Citizens residing therein, and it is not bound to accept the lowest bid submitted.

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Coming attractions Mail was stolen from a mailbox in the 20200 block of Southeast 24th Street for weeks prior to May 9. The caller said she had not received mail for several days, and some of the Netflix selections she had ordered had been delivered and returned during the time period. The estimated loss is unknown.

Straight outta Sammamish A Sammamish city employee discovered gang-related graffiti in a bathroom at Ebright Creek Park on May 9. The writing scrawled in black permanent marker contained expletives and several references to names of gangs common in California. The cost to remove the graffiti is unknown.

Choose shoes A Sammamish woman said her credit card information had been used in Caracas, Venezuela, to purchase shoes from a store on the United States’ East Coast prior to May 11. The estimated loss is $345.

Incognito Glasses and a coat were stolen from a Honda parked in the 1700 block of 24th Avenue Northeast prior to 8:36 a.m. May 11. The estimated loss is $100.

Cold-hearted A coat was stolen from a Subaru parked in the 200 block of Northeast Katsura Street prior to 9:19 a.m. May 11. The estimated loss is $50.

Weed warrior Police stopped three Sammamish men, ages 18 and 19, in the 24000 block of Southeast 24th Street just before midnight May 11. The officer discovered several grams of marijuana and open containers of beer in the vehicle. The driver admitted to smoking mari-

HOME SERVICES Washington State Construction Contractor law requires that all advertisers for construction related services include the contractor registration number.

Too cool for school Police arrested an 18-year-old Sammamish man for reckless driving after a crash near Southeast Fourth Street and 228th Avenue Southeast just after 7 a.m.

May 12. The man told police he was in a hurry because he was late for school. Police said he attempted to pass another vehicle and collided with the front driver’s side, spinning out of control and crashing into a tractor-trailer. Police said the truck driver pulled the 18-year-old out of his vehicle and pinned his arms behind his back in order to detain him, because said he believed the driver might flee.

The affair of the necklace A necklace was stolen in the 1000 block of First Place Southeast prior to 12:38 p.m. May 12.

The estimated loss is $30,000.

Honda heist A Honda parked in the 1600 block of 11th Avenue Northwest was stolen prior to 4:01 p.m. May 12. The estimated loss is $2,100.

Assault Police arrested a 33-year-old Issaquah woman for assault in the 100 block of First Avenue Northwest at 5:23 p.m. May 12.

Shootout Police responded to a report of juveniles shooting pellet guns in the 22500 block of Southeast 56th Street at 8:06 p.m. May 12. The caller said a pellet damaged a window screen. Police located the juveniles and advised them about a city ordinance against firing pellet guns.

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter King County leaders accepted a plan May 9 to prevent offenders from returning to jail, and to help former offenders transition from incarceration to society.

The decision enables the county to access funds through the federal Second Chance Act, a measure meant to provide social services to prevent recidivism among former offenders.

The legislation authorizes federal grants to government agencies and nonprofit organizations to provide employment assistance, substance abuse treatment, housing and other services.

“I was pleased to put together a motion calling for the plan in July, and I am more pleased that we have adopted that plan,” Councilman Reagan Dunn, prime sponsor and Issaquah-area representative, said in a statement.

“During these times of seriously declining resources, we need to do everything we can to position ourselves to compete for resources.”

Congress recently authorized $83 million for Second Chance Act programs. The federal government awards grants to local and state governments for the

Purse snatched Unable to locate A GPS unit and an iPod were stolen from a Jeep in the 1900 block of 24th Avenue Northeast prior to 8:59 p.m. May 12. The estimated loss is $230.

A window was damaged on, and a purse was stolen from, a Volkswagen parked in the 100 block of Cougar Ridge Road Northwest prior to 5:41 a.m. May 14. The estimated loss is $500.

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Police responded to a noise complaint in the 200 block of Newport Way Southwest at 11:26 p.m. May 12. The officer heard loud bass sounds outside. The occupant said he had been “rocking out” and expected to hear from police. He agreed to turn down the music.

A stereo and speakers were stolen from a Honda parked in the 100 block of Cougar Ridge Road Northwest prior to 7:46 a.m. May 14. The estimated loss is $2,000.

Police responded to a noise complaint in the 4400 block of 189th Place Southeast at 11:57 p.m. May 12 after a homeowner’s loud poker game disturbed a neighbor. Police advised the players of the noise complaint.

Cutting crew A fence was cut in the 300 block of Rainier Boulevard South prior to 12:52 p.m. May 13. The estimated loss is $350.

Credit crisis A person in the 700 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard said his or her bank account information was used to make fraudulent purchases prior to 3:38 p.m. May 13. The estimated loss is $174.45.

International incident Police responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of West Sunset Way at 6:11 p.m. May 13.

The officer encountered citizens “participating in a cordial debate about foreign countries.”

TV misguide A 32-inch television was stolen from a Toyota parked in the 900 block of Northeast Ingram Street prior to 6:54 p.m. May 13. The estimated loss is unknown.

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Criminal app-titude A window was damaged on, and a purse and iPods were stolen from, a GMC parked in the 100 block of Cougar Ridge Road Northwest prior to 8:02 a.m. May 14.

The estimated loss is $629.

Tab trouble A license tab was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue Southeast prior to 8:32 a.m. May 14. The estimated loss is $80.

implementation of re-entry programs for released prison and jail inmates. In order to be eligible for the funds, local governments must put a re-entry program in place.

The program adopted focuses on coordinating human services and criminal justice activities.

“This plan puts King County in the position to seek federal funding for programs and services aimed at reducing recidivism,” Councilman Bob Ferguson, the council’s Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee chairman, said in a statement.

“Setting people up for success after being released from jail improves public safety, and improves outcomes for those individuals and their families.”

The decision burnishes both councilmen’s records on crime fighting in the race for state attorney general.

Ferguson, a Democrat, entered the race in February. Dunn, a Republican, is considering a bid for the office.

Observers expect current Attorney General Rob McKenna to enter the race for governor in the months ahead.

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

block of West Sunset Way at 9:22 p.m. May 14.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 52-year-old Snoqualmie woman, Judith Bryson, for driving under the influence and reckless driving at East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast and Interstate 90 at 9:31 p.m. May 14.

Domestic violence Police arrested a 41-year-old Newcastle man for assault and interfering with reporting a domestic violence incident in the 2700 block of Northwest Pine Cone Drive at 2:17 a.m. May 15.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 36-year-old Issaquah man, Andrew Adams, for driving under the influence and not having an ignition interlock device at Rainier Boulevard North and Northwest Juniper Street at 1:24 a.m. May 16.

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A GPS unit was stolen from a Ford parked in the 500 block of Southeast Lewis Lane prior to 9:10 a.m. May 14. The estimated loss is $200.

A garage door was damaged and a drill press, key cutter, key maker and blower were stolen in the 1400 block of Northeast Hawthorne Street prior to 11:15 a.m. May 16. The estimated loss is $2,350.

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A stereo and speakers were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 2100 block of Shy Bear Way Northwest prior to 12:34 p.m. May 14.

The estimated loss is $200.

A lawn mower was stolen in the 900 block of First Avenue Northeast prior to 3:03 p.m. May 16.

The estimated loss is $140.

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Shock and yawn Police responded to a possible weapons offense in the 1200 block of Northwest Maple Street at 1:53 p.m. May 14. The reported man carrying a gun in fact had an air rifle.

Sicko Medicine was stolen in the 800 block of Third Avenue Northwest prior to 2:47 p.m. May 14. The estimated loss is $115.

Novel mystery A window was damaged on, and a purse and a Nook reader were stolen, from a vehicle parked in the 1700 block of Northeast Park Drive prior to 6:45 p.m. May 16.

The estimated loss is $730.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 38-year-old Maple Valley man, Jeffrey White, for driving under the influence in the 11200 block of Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast at 1:26 a.m.

May 17.

A window was damaged at the Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., prior to 7:46 p.m.

May 13. The estimated loss is unknown.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 52-year-old Issaquah man, Jerry Bush, for driving under the influence in the 100

The Press publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.

Donate life jackets to public boat launches

state has some funding to provide life jackets and materials at no cost to help establish a public loaner site in time for boating season.

If boaters do not have the required number of life jackets aboard their vessels, the state offers life jackets for the day or weekend at no cost at many boat launches, marinas and state parks across Washington.

Each year, a majority of boating

deaths result from drowning, and a majority of the deceased had not been wearing life jackets.

Officials recorded 18 boating fatalities statewide last year. Wearing a life jacket can prevent many boating-related deaths.

Many marine law enforcement agencies have adopted a zero-tolerance approach for boats without sufficient life jackets, and could issue citations.

The state is seeking boating clubs, public safety agencies and other civic organizations interested in establishing a life jacket loaner site at public boat launches or marinas.

Call the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission at 360-902-8555 to learn more. The

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Village Theatre presents “Jesus Christ Superstar” through July 3, $19 to $60, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., www.villagetheatre.org or 392-2202

Borrowed Time, Styx tribute band, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Field of Champions Sports Bar & Grill, 385 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-7111 Wings N Things, first and third Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Field of Champions Sports Bar & Grill

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Ventura Highway Revisited, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Field of Champions Sports Bar & Grill Mambo Cadillac, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella

Jackie Ryan Quartet, 7:45-10 p.m. May 2728, Bake’s Place, $20 Ventura Highway Revisited, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella Front Street Cats (formerly the Astro Cats), 8-11 p.m., Pogacha

MG Car Show, 8 a.m., XXX Rootbeer Drive-in

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Issaquah author’s books jump to movie screen

By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter

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n a former life, before she began writing pieces that caught the attention of Hollywood, Sarah Gerdes ran a technology consulting business.

As a girl, Gerdes lived in Costa Rica and later Honduras, the fourth of six children. After high school, she established her reputation at a technology company in San Francisco and soon founded her own firm, working with clients including Microsoft, Sony, American Express and IBM. Though a busy businesswoman and mother of three, Gerdes constantly returned to writing, her first love. She penned her first novella at age 13, and when she seriously returned to writing as an adult, she wrote about business, finishing the books “Navigating the Partnership Maze” and “The Overlooked Expert,” in addition to a children’s book she wrote for her son.

When her second pregnancy put her on bed rest, she had to downsize her company. Left with nothing to do but wait for the birth of her son, she began writing about a topic that grabbed the attention of Los Angeles producer Lucas Foster.

Gerdes wrote the authorized biography of the three Kim sisters, three teenagers discovered in South Korea during the Korean War. When the sisters arrived in America, they wowed the country with their acts — singing, playing more than 20 instruments and dancing.

Losses and addiction followed their lives of celebrity, making their story prime material for a big-screen movie.

A mutual friend introduced Gerdes to Foster, CEO of Warp Media Development. Foster has produced a number of hit films, including “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Bad Boys,” “Jumper” and “Crimson Tide.”

Foster plans to turn “The Kim Sisters” into a feature attraction — like the musical “Chicago” — but the film is still in early production. During one of their many conversations in 2009, Gerdes asked Foster if he would look at her newly written work, an adventure timetraveling book for teenagers called “Chambers.”

“The first book that she sent me was this young adult novel and it was pretty good,” Foster said. “And I was kind of shocked, because that doesn’t happen often.”

He began counseling her on how to revise the book so he could more easily transform it into a movie. Foster visited Gerdes in Issaquah several times during her bed rest days, reworking parts of the novel.

For instance, Gerdes had written it in third person, but Foster advised her to change it to first person.

“I thought telling us of a first-person perspective would make it more intense and compelling for the reader,” Foster said. “She rewrote it that way and it was a lot better. It was already good, but it took a jump when she put it in the first person.”

He asked her to write five books, so if it panned out, fans would enjoy several

Sarah Gerdes

Lucas Foster

movies. In “Chambers,” Gerdes’ time traveling teenagers — a twin boy and girl — learn they are part of an ancient lineage that must thwart evil every 52 years, a plot based on a belief of the Olmec nation.

In the first book, the twins time travel to ancient China to help a teenage emperor. In truth, historians are unsure whether the emperor survived a fire that burned his headquarters, or if he escaped and lived as a monk. In Gerdes’ story, she reconstructs history in a book that Bookbyte Digital publishing specialist Chris Fannon compared to the popular series “The Hunger Games” in terms of adventure and audience.

Gerdes published the first installment of “Chambers” online via Bookbyte Digital in May, and readers can purchase it for $2.99 through Amazon, barnesandnoble.com or iTunes. Publishing a regular hard copy of a book can take two to three years, and by working with Bookbyte Digital, Gerdes said she is able to gain a following for her books now, before the movie goes to the big screen.

Bookbyte Digital President Andres Montgomery has already published one of Gerdes’ books online, and is pleased his company helped her present it in an easy-to-read format.

“From our perspective, we think that it

ON THE WEB Read about Sarah Gerdes’ works at www.sarahgerdes.com.

enables authors to get their content, what they create, out to the masses in a very cost-effective manner,” he said.

On the Hollywood front, “We’ve been developing it as a movie proposition, talking to writers, fundraising for it,” Foster said.

With two books aimed at movie theaters across the globe, Gerdes is hard at work on her next books.

“One thing about Sarah is she writes every day,” Foster said. “She is very prolific, she’s not messing around. She takes it very seriously.”

Laura Geggel: 392-6434, ext. 241, or lgeggel@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

ArtEAST seeks photo exhibit submissions ArtEAST is hosting its second juried photographic exhibition, Your Best Shot II, from Aug. 5-28. There are no subject restrictions, and photographers of all skill levels and techniques are invited to submit work.

Photographers do not have to be members of artEAST to participate; however, they must reside in the Puget Sound area.

The submission guidelines are: Artists may submit up to three original completed works. Exhibited works must be a film or digital photograph processed using normal wet or digital darkroom techniques. Digital art loosely derived from photographs will not be juried or included in the show. All photographs should have been made in the past 24 months. Decisions of the jury and curator are final.

2-D work should not exceed 24-by-24 inches, including framing; special consideration will be given to larger pieces on a case-by-case basis All 2-D work must be framed or gallerywrapped canvas, and wired ready to hang (claw teeth hangars on frames are not acceptable).

Artists are welcome to provide high quality note cards (sleeved and individually inventoried) of their juried original works for sale in the gallery during the exhibition.

For the photography show only, a duplicate of the juried artwork may replace a sold artwork on the wall, but to preserve the integrity of the exhibition, an artist may not remove artwork until the replacement is ready to hang.

The submission deadline is midnight, June 11. The art delivery date is Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. An opening reception is from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13.

Call curator Jamie McKay at 392-3191 or email arteastcwgallery@gmail.com.

Patriot Players earn nominations for musical murder mystery

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” — a stage production based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished murder mystery — garnered Liberty High School performers a bevy of nominations in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s annual awards to honor high school musical theater.

The lush depiction of Victorian London garnered nods for Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Costume Design, Outstanding Program Design and Outstanding Performance by a Chorus. Performers Tucker Goodman, a junior, and Paige Fabre, a senior, also received acting nominations in the statewide competition.

The high school’s company, the Patriot Players, earned nominations in most major categories.

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood” also earned the Patriot Players honorable mentions in the Outstanding Overall Musical Production and Outstanding Direction categories.

Liberty drama program director Katherine Klekas said the challenging musical required strong performers.

“We knew we had people to play some of these really pivotal roles,” she said. “There were plenty of people for several of the roles, but you also don’t pick a show like that if you don’t know that you’ve got people who can handle it.”

The performers rose to the challenge

IF YOU GO The 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater 7 p.m. June 6 Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle Tickets — $27.50 for adults and $16.50 for students — can be purchased through participating schools.

TVW is broadcasting the awards ceremony in its entirety as a live webcast on www.5thavenue.org.

BY MARY ECK

Above, the ladies of the opium den circle gather ’round the Princess Puffer, played by Senior Kelsey Canaga, during the Patriot Players’ musical ‘Drood’ at Liberty High School. and, before each performance, slipped into period costumes and English accents to charm audience members.

Goodman starred as the Chairman of the Board and earned a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.

“It’s this huge part — just a huge amount of lines — but also a lot of audience interaction,” Klekas said.

For a role as a prince in “Into the

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Woods” last year, Goodman received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.

Fabre turned a small part as a male character into a standout performance and picked up a nod for Outstanding Performance by an Actor or Actress in a Non-Singing Role.

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced the nominees May 17. The honor is considered a kind of high school Tony Award

and is meant to celebrate exceptional musical theater productions from the 2010-2011 school year.

Nominated students and schools perform excerpts from nominated shows at a splashy ceremony before a Benaroya Hall audience expected to reach 2,400 people. Local elected officials, and arts and media personalities, present awards at the June 6 ceremony.

The Liberty drama program started participating in the awards program in 2005. “Seussical” in 2006 received 11 nods, the most nominations a Liberty show has received.

“Into the Woods” earned 10 nominations and received awards for Outstanding Lighting Design and Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast last year.

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