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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 • Vol. 113, No. 24

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City Council bans plastic bags

Ordinance goes into effect for most businesses in March 2013 By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

“There’s got to be better uses of your time and resources than legislation that hurts working families and small businesses while doing nothing for the environment.” — Ken Holmes American Plastics Manufacturing marketing director

Issaquah joined a string of cities along Puget Sound to outlaw plastic bags at local retailers June 4, after months of sometimes-acrimonious debate about adverse impacts to the marine environment and the regional economy. In the end, concerns about the environment led the City Council to decide 5-2 to eliminate most retail uses for plastic bags. The legislation — and a 5-cent fee on paper bags — go into effect in March 2013 for most businesses. The council listened to advocates from environmental groups and the plastics industry in public meetings throughout April and May, and then again before the decision. The plastic bag ban sponsor, Issaquah Highlands entrepreneur and City Councilman Mark Mullet, presented the legislation as a way to reduce the estimated 10 million plastic bags the city sends to the King County landfill each year. Proponents said plastic bags pose problems at recycling facilities and use up space at the local landfill needed for nonrecyclable items. Opponents said outlawing the bags could hurt businesses in the region, from plastics manufacturers to mom-and-pop stores. “I believe that our society must change our habits so that we are not so wasteful of nonrenewable resources,” Issaquah resident Lori Danielson said before the council decision. “Our population is growing fast, and in order to ensure a high quality of life in years to come,

we must conserve and thoughtfully use the limited nonrenewable resources that we have.” Ken Holmes, marketing director for Seattle-based bag manufacturer American Plastics Manufacturing, said the measure harms the economy rather than aids the environment. “There’s got to be better uses of your time and resources than legislation that hurts working families and small businesses while doing nothing for the environment,” he said. In addition to limiting most plastic bags, the legislation requires retail stores to collect 5 cents for each paper bag provided to customers. The fee is meant to help offset the changeover cost as retailers eliminate plastic bags. Ordinance does not ban all bags from retailers Still, consumers should not expect plastic bags to disappear from local businesses altogether. The ordinance includes exemptions for numerous everyday uses, such as plastic bags to carry dry cleaning and newspapers. The legislation also exempts restaurants, so diners can expect compostable takeout containers to come in plastic bags at some establishments. The city mandated compostable takeout containers for See BAN, Page A8

Police ask for help to find attack suspect

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

WHAT TO KNOW

Police asked for assistance June 5 to find the suspect in a violent attack against a woman near Southeast Newport Way and Lakemont Boulevard Suspect Southeast at the base of Cougar Mountain. Bellevue investigators said the woman used pepper spray to fend off the attacker and later escaped. Bellevue police responded to the area near the Bellevue-Issaquah city line at 11:30 p.m. June 1. The 23-year-old woman had just disembarked from a King County Metro Transit bus at a stop near the intersection. Police said the male suspect, another passenger on the bus, followed her as she exited the vehicle. The bus did not have a surveillance camera. The suspect then grabbed the

Investigators ask people with information about the Southeast Newport Way and Lakemont Boulevard Southeast attack to call 911 if they see the suspect.

woman from behind and attempted to drag her from the roadway. Police said she resisted, but the suspect punched her in the face several times and then threw her to the ground. The woman then retrieved pepper spray from her pocket and sprayed the suspect. The attacker then fled from the scene. Police later used a dog to search for the suspect, but could not locate him. The woman and the Metro bus driver described the suspect as a noticeably pale, white male. They described him as mid-20s; about 5 feet, 7 inches tall; with a thin build, shaved head and thin mustache. Police said he wore a white polo shirt with brown horizontal stripes and baggy blue jeans.

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John L. O’Brien signals a V for victory, after co-piloting the famed vintage unlimited hydroplane Miss Thriftway for several laps with Larry Fuller during the 16th annual Tastin’ n Racin’ June 10 on Lake Sammamish. See story, Page B4.

Homes sought for neglected dogs By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Local shelters need to find homes for Chihuahuas seized from a filthy home in Issaquah last year, officials at the organizations announced June 8, days after the dog owner convicted in the case pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges. Regional Animal Services of

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King County and foster families started caring for the dogs in October, after animal control and King County Sheriff’s Office investigators discovered 62 dogs in a raid on a home in the 5900 block of 189th Avenue Southeast on Cougar Mountain, about a mile south of Cougar Mountain Zoo. Prosecutors said Issaquah resident Margaret Ann Hamilton, 70, hoarded more than 100 dogs at

homes in Issaquah and Burien. Police discovered 38 more dogs at a Burien home owned by Hamilton’s brother-in-law. Veterinarians later euthanized 14 ill animals — 13 dogs from the Burien home and one dog from the Issaquah home. Officials at Regional Animal Services of King County and the Seattle Animal Shelter asked the public to consider adopting the

rescued animals. “We’re happy that these dogs have a second chance at a good life,” Glynis Frederiksen, Regional Animal Services of King County operations manager, said in a statement. “Thanks to our hardworking staff and wonderful foster families, we’ve been able to See DOGS, Page A8

Report: Crime declines in Issaquah By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Crime declined in Issaquah last year, although as the rates of violent crimes and property crimes tumbled, robberies and burglaries increased from the prior year. The information for Issaquah — from a report on crime statewide — showed a 12.2 percent drop in the overall crime rate for the city last year. The violent crime rate dipped 26.8 percent as the number of reported forcible rapes and aggravated assaults dropped. The property crime declined during 2011 by 11.6 percent, as police responded to fewer arsons, larcenies and motor vehicle thefts. Still, despite the overall decline, the city experienced a 40 percent increase in robberies, a violent crime, and a 19.8 percent increase in burglary, a property crime. The number of robberies

reported to police inched upward between 2010 and last year. Police also responded to more burglaries in 2010 than 2011. The overall crime rate statewide dropped from 39.8 percent in 2010 to 38.3 percent in 2011, or 39.8 crimes for every 1,000 residents. Issaquah is home to a little more than 30,000 people. The data comes from Crime In Washington 2011 — a report compiled by the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Local law enforcement agencies statewide collected the data for the annual report. The report compiles a crime index from local law enforcement agencies statewide. The crime index is the total number of certain See CRIME, Page A8

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An Issaquah Police motorcycle officer writes a traffic ticket to a motorist during the afternoon commute May 31 on Front Street South.

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“We got there and Aunt Nellie was crying and carrying on. Evidently, she was having flashbacks. I got kind of scared. I kind of hid behind my mom. I said, ‘Mom, what’s wrong with her? Why is she acting this way? She’s scaring me.’ Mom told me about the Titanic.”

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City Council approves $1 million adjustment in municipal budget By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

budget is routine. Mayor Ava Frisinger usually starts the process to form the next municipal budget in October. The council then deliberates for more than a month on changes to the document and approves a spending plan before Dec. 31. The recent adjustment stemmed from recommendations outlined last year by Seattle consultant Moss Adams. The study focused on efficiency and effectiveness. Moss Adams discovered different cultures, expectations and management styles across municipal departments. The report also pointed out the differences in coordination, scheduling and tracking across departments. The decisions to create the Development Services Department and increase economic development efforts stemmed in part from the study. In a separate budget decision May 21, council members authorized a change from a part-time position to a full-time position in the City Clerk’s Office. City Clerk Tina Eggers said staffing the position on a fulltime basis offers better service to customers, and allows the city clerk and deputy city clerk more time to handle other tasks. The council authorized spending up to $39,000 to make the position full-time. Duties for the post include acting as a passport agent, records archivist and counter receptionist. The employee handles other tasks such as supplies and equipment, petty cash, mail processing, pet licensing and calendar appointments. The position opened after the former employee resigned to move out of state.

The latest step in a broad reorganization of City Hall included a $1 million drop in the municipal budget, as the City Council redirected spending after a round of employee layoffs in some departments and hires elsewhere. The midyear budget reflected a change in strategy at City Hall, as officials retool functions to reflect recommendations in a study conducted last year by a Seattle consultant. Officials already bundled municipal departments into a Development Services Department — a super-agency meant to streamline planning and building functions — and rolled out a more muscular effort to attract and retain businesses. The budget adjustment approved by the council May 21 shifted dollars among city accounts to achieve the decrease. The legislation is meant to address the changes in the city spending plan since the council adopted the original 2012 budget in December. The original budget approved by the council amounted to $85,654,955. The adjusted budget approved last month is $84,562,989 — a $1,091,966 decrease. The savings come from reductions in the former Planning and Public Works Engineering departments workforce through layoffs and a severance program. Officials also left vacant positions unfilled. But, at the same time, officials created positions, and hired a deputy city administrator and employees dedicated to development and economic development. Other budget adjustments could reach the council in November or December. The year-end process to align the

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

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Developer announces July groundbreaking for long-planned Issaquah Highlands hotel By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Construction is expected to start on a long-planned, muchanticipated hotel in the Issaquah Highlands next month, the developer announced June 5. InnSight HMG plans to break ground on the hotel, a Residence Inn by Marriott, in mid-July. Plans call for the hotel to include 111 suites and employ more than 40 people. The developer expects the hotel to open in spring 2013. The hotel site is located across Highlands Drive Northeast from Swedish/Issaquah. City officials expect the hospital to attract guests to the hotel, as people seek a nearby place to stay as family members undergo treatment. The hospital opened in the neighborhood almost a year ago and started offering inpatient services in November. “Although we have already completed some initial site work, we are excited to officially break ground and become part of the Issaquah community,” InnSight Executive Vice President Pat McShane said. InnSight HMG is based in Springfield, Ore. The developer announced plans for the Residence Inn in 2008, but a lackluster economy and uncertainty about overall development in the highlands stalled the project. However, the developer said the neighborhood remained appealing despite the slowdown. “Issaquah Highlands’ focus on

Prepare for Fenders on Front Street traffic changes Motorists should prepare for a downtown Issaquah road closure June 17 during the Fenders on Front Street Car Show and Cruise. Organizers plan to close Front Street North from Gilman Boulevard to Sunset Way between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the car show, a Mountains to Sound Greenway Days event. Registration starts at 6 a.m. at Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd. Vehicles start to park at Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-

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The rendering above shows a long-planned, 111-suite Residence Inn by Marriott hotel scheduled to break ground in the Issaquah Highlands next month and open to guests next year. sustainability, community and growth make it an ideal setting for our Residence Inn,” McShane said. “It will provide visitors an opportunity to feel like they are part of the neighborhood while enjoying all the comforts of home.” The hotel announcement is the latest development for the neighborhood, as prospects improve for additional businesses in the com-

in, and then park along the Staples parking lot to Front Street North and then along Front Street North toward Sunset Way as the need for space increases. The car judging starts at about 11 a.m., with trophies presented at the historic Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N., at 2 p.m. Following the trophy presentations, at 3 p.m., car show participants gather on Front Street North and cruise to Sunset Way, and then to Newport Way and along Gilman Boulevard to the Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in.

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Expect lane closures during fish passage project Motorists should prepare for closures along westbound Interstate 90 as crews improve a passage beneath the highway for salmon and other fish. Crews started construction last month on a fish passage east of Highlands Drive Northeast and the Sunset Interchange between Issaquah and Preston in unincorporated King County. The $2.8 million project is meant to replace a narrow culvert on the East Fork of Issaquah Creek. The stream is home to chinook, coho and sockeye salmon, as well as steelhead, sea-run cutthroat trout and resident trout. Officials identified the 12-footwide culvert as a barrier to fish in January 2006. The state Department of Transportation planned a wider replacement to better accommodate the 25-foot-wide stream bed in the area near the culvert. The project contractor is Bellevuebased Tri-State Construction. Officials awarded the contract late last year.

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The narrow culvert impedes salmon and trout headed to historic rearing and spawning grounds. The structure also restricts the creek’s flow, increasing water velocity and creating tougher conditions for fish. The area also includes a 1.8-foot drop in the stream — too steep for fish to jump. So, crews plan to regrade the stream to a more natural profile. Plans call for crews to build a bridge as a replacement for the culvert. The replacement is meant to allow fish to migrate upstream to spawning grounds. Construction is expected to continue until November. Motorists should expect closures of up to two left lanes on the westbound interstate on weekdays during construction. Crews installed barriers and environmental fencing around the construction site. State law requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain culverts to assist fish passage. The agency and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife identify and prioritize culverts for replacement.

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Board debates graduation requirements By Lillian Tucker Issaquah Press reporter In an area like the Eastside, where science and technology put food on many families’ tables, the Issaquah School Board is debating whether students are studying enough science. Some board members say the district should adopt tougher standards while others are concerned about putting unnecessary pressure on some students. During two rounds of discussions, the board has considered requiring all students to take three years of science, instead of the state-mandated two years. “We need to start with whether we think the minimum bar we have is sufficient or if we should raise the bar for everyone,” said board member Brian Deagle at a May 9 work session. “I’m in the camp that we should raise the bar on what it means to earn, in Issaquah, a high school diploma.” But school board President Chad Magendanz disagreed. He said the bar he has for students differs depending on the student and the challenges they face. Students in the Issaquah School District can graduate and meet minimum college entry requirements by passing one year of biology and one year of chemistry, which is aligned with the statewide standard of two science credits. Beyond that, students have several options for additional science courses, like forensic science at Issaquah or botany at Skyline and Liberty. While the state sets the minimum, districts may make standards tougher. Historically, Issaquah has done just that. If the board does modify science graduation requirements, the changes would not take effect until this year’s seventh-graders don their caps and gowns in 2017. A friction point in the proposed

ON THE WEB Graduation requirements are likely to remain a conversation topic during the coming months. Keep up with what the school board plans to discuss at www. issaquah.wednet.edu and clicking on the “School Board” tab. Email the school board at schoolboard@ issaquah.wednet.edu.

change is college track students versus noncollege track students. Some universities have higher expectations than the state. Students who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher may need to take more than two years of science before leaving high school. “I don’t think we are serving the kids by keeping the bar where it is. I think our community is ready for it,” Deagle said. “We are selling our kids short by having diploma requirements that are not adequate for setting them up to go into the world.” But other members are concerned that a one-size-fits-all plan doesn’t work for everyone. Some students, board members said, do not plan to go to college, and that can be the right choice for them. “If they don’t want to go to college,” Magendanz said, “I don’t want to force them onto that track.” Most Issaquah district teens are already on that track. Eightyseven percent of the high school students in the district take three or more years of science. Board member Marnie Maraldo said she is concerned about what changing the requirement would mean to the other 13 percent. “We have kids who are barely graduating,” she said. “You are

PRECEDENT FOR TOUGHER STANDARDS The Issaquah School District already requires more of its graduates than state standards in the areas of English and social studies. While the state requires students to complete three credits of English, all Issaquah students have to take four. The state’s standard for social studies is two and a half credits. At Liberty and Tiger Mountain Community high schools, students have to take three and a half credits of social studies. At Issaquah and Skyline the requirement is three credits. Issaquah made the switch to three credits of math before the state eventually made the change as well. While Washington mandates that all graduates take 20 credits total, students graduating from Issaquah and Skyline high schools have to complete 22. Because of its block schedule that allows for eight classes a semester, instead of the traditional six, Liberty High School requires its students to have 28 credits to reach graduation day. Like the state, Tiger Mountain Community High School requires 20 credits.

cursing them by saying we are raising the bar higher than you are able to jump … there has to be options for these kids.” Lillian Tucker: 392-6434, ext. 242, or ltucker@sammamishreview.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

Schools receive state energy grants The Issaquah School District has been awarded energy grants totaling $120,084, according to the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. “In addition to helping create jobs, it will help the district move forward with work that will reduce energy consumption and improve the learning and working environments,” Capital Projects Director Steve Crawford said in a statement. “The annual savings from this grant combined with our 2011 grant work will save the district a little over $200,000 a year in operational costs ... especially significant as it is a reduction in general fund operational costs, which compete with classroom funding.” The grants are intended to produce long-term energy and operational savings for the district, improve the indoor environmental qualities of schools and help stim-

Citizens can comment on Issaquah shoreline rules The state Department of Ecology requested input from citizens as officials evaluate the city-developed plans for land along Issaquah Creek and Lake Sammamish. The updated Shoreline Master Program is designed to guide construction and development for 12 miles along the creek and the lake. The agency is accepting public comments on the proposed rules until June 29. Email comments and questions

ulate construction-industry jobs. The energy projects use utility incentives, energy savings, local money and grant funds to make improvements that may otherwise not be affordable. The OSPI awarded $5.9 million in energy grants to 14 school districts throughout the state. “The brick-and-mortar improvements and the savings from reduced long-term operating costs make this type of program one of the best kinds,” State Superintendent Randy Dorn said in a statement. “We are seeing large and small districts compete for money to replace old boilers, add insulation and get rid of outdated lighting. It’s all part of making the learning environment the best it can be.” In the Issaquah district, the grants will help fund items that will reduce energy consumption, enhance lighting, and reduce

to city Environmental Planner Peter Rosen at peterr@ci.issaquah. wa.us. Call 837-3094 to ask questions about the proposal. The proposed rules combine local plans for future development and preservation, plus recent development ordinances and related permitting requirements. The plan is meant to minimize environmental damage to shoreline areas. The proposal contains distinct rules for creekside and lakeside development. Planners also included measures to control

maintenance and replacement costs. Planned work includes connecting thermostats in portable classrooms to the energy management system to provide occupancy scheduling such as night, holiday and vacation setbacks, and retrofitting exterior and parking lot lighting with high efficiency fluorescent or LED fixtures at the Transportation Center, Plateau Transportation Center, and May Valley Service Center. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning additions, refinements and improvements will reduce energy consumption and will also enhance building comfort and indoor air quality at the administrative center, Challenger and Cougar Ridge elementary schools, and Beaver Lake and Pine Lake middle schools. The total annual energy savings from the work is calculated to be $34,727.

erosion and limit construction along Lake Sammamish. Once the public comment period ends, Department of Ecology officials could approve the proposed Shoreline Master Program as-is, reject the document or direct city officials to modify specific parts.

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about robbery suspect

King County Sheriff’s Office investigators asked for assistance from the public June 5 to find a man suspected in recent robberies of sub shops. Police said the man robbed a Subway in Woodinville on May 26 and then a Subway in Klahanie on May 30. Police described the suspect as a white man, 22 to 24 years old, standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds. He sported a couple days’ growth of facial hair and had short, blond hair. Investigators said the man

entered Subway in the Klahanie Shopping Center, 4510 Klahanie Drive S.E., dressed in a light colored hat, a Run DMC T-shirt and jeans. In the earlier Woodinville robbery, he wore a white T-shirt with a river design in a blue and red square, and jeans. Investigators did not release additional information about the incidents. Police asked for people with information about the robberies to call Detective Mike Mellis in the Major Crimes Division at 206-2963311.

BY KING COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The suspect in recent robberies appears in May 26 surveillance video.

EFR Chief Lee Soptich receives Fire Chief of the Year Award Eastside Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Lee A. Soptich has received the prestigious Chief Dan Packer – Fire Chief of the Year Award. Soptich, who was nominated by agency members and surrounding department fire chiefs, received the award at the annual Washington Fire Chiefs banquet May 24. The award is presented each year to the leader who contributes to their respective department and community in an exemplary way. Each nominee must: 4emulate Fire Chief Dan Packer’s strong leadership characteristics of loyalty, determination, strength in action and relationships 4give professional performance consistent with the WFC Code of Ethics 4extend courtesy and respect to community, fellow employees and members of the WFC 4have exceptional performance and accomplishments 4contribute significantly to the safe and effective operations of fire service as a member of the WFC 4contribute above and beyond the normal call of duty Soptich has dedicated his life to fire service with a background that spans 37 years beginning in 1975, when he was a volunteer firefighter for the Selah Fire Department. In 1979, he was hired as a firefighter with Yakima Fire, and through his career has held the positions of battalion chief, deputy chief, assistant chief and as fire chief, for King County Fire District 35 (Carnation), King County Fire District 10 and EFR. Starting in 2010, Soptich served for two years as the president of the King County Fire Chiefs Association, renewing the interest and participation of many of the fire chiefs in King County. “Chief Soptich’s sense of humor and self-deprecating manner is

BY DEBBIE GOBER-BENEZE

Eastside Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Lee Soptich celebrates his award with (from left to right) outgoing Washington State Association of Fire Chiefs President Al Church, Fire Chief, South King Fire & Rescue; WSAFC Director Mike Brown; Soptich; and incoming WSAFC President Murray Gordon, Fire Chief, Everett Fire Department. disarming, because he can laugh at himself and make you feel at ease while encouraging you to become involved,” said Deputy Chief Jeff Jensen, with the Tacoma Fire Department. During his last year as president for the association, he developed a good working relationship with the King County executive and County Council to address issues concerning fire service. He also built better communication with counterparts in Pierce and Snohomish counties. Over the years, Soptich has developed several partnerships with many organizations locally and throughout the state. He is a leader in setting ethical standards, setting a strong example to others. His vision and leadership has led and contributed to an increased level of public and firefighter

safety in his own community and throughout the county and state. The award is named after East Pierce Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Dan Packer, who died July 26, 2008, in a wildfire in northern California. He was recognized as a leader for the firefighter community on a local and state level.

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OPINION

Plastic bag ordinance doesn’t go far enough PRESS E DITORIAL

The City Council has passed a ban on plastic bags used for retail and grocery items, but it hasn’t gone far enough. We are disappointed that the ban will only apply to stores larger than 7,500 square feet, but not for another year. It won’t be until 2014 that the ban goes into effect for all retailers. Our other disappointment is that the ordinance has no real teeth for enforcement. It has been more than two years since the city outlawed Styrofoam containers for takeout food, yet some restaurants continue to use them. The city seems unable to enforce its own rules today, let alone a plastic bag ban next year. We would have liked to see grocers and other large retailers be required to invest at least a portion of the savings they will enjoy into free reusable bags for customers, at least during the early months as consumers make the transition. Signage in parking lots reminding customers to bring their own bags into the store will also be appreciated. Some argue that businesses will be hurt by the ban as customers turn to nearby towns to shop. Phooey. Gas costs more than it would be worth to get a free plastic bag. Issaquah has long been a leader in environmental concerns and has good reason to be. Inside today’s paper is a petition for voters to sign if they want a public vote on the ban. We believe in citizen referendums, but not this one. Public input was extended for two months to gather more input on the plastic bag legislation — and a large majority of community voices supported the ban. A public vote will only cost the city thousands of dollars. A follow-up ordinance and more specific staff directives are needed to deal with both enforcement and education on both the takeout container and plastic bag ordinances if the community is expected to get behind the initiatives.

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Superman wears a father’s cape This is my first fatherless Father’s Day. He died in March. Now, if you fear this will turn into a weepfest, rest assured, it won’t. My dad is the reason why. My dad had a tough life. The heart trouble that killed him at 69 started in grade school. His father died in his arms; his only marriage ended in divorce. And though he trained as an accountant, he turned 50 working as a fisherman in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, miles away from an IRS office. But he never stopped believing that he was close to his next great day. To my dad, the past mattered little and today’s troubles would be overcome tomorrow. Girl break your heart? You’ll find a better one. You watch. His arthritic knees hurt? So what, they hurt yesterday, too. Now how about those Mariners? That optimism bathed almost all of his actions. It made you feel safe and certain that things would improve. Even if they didn’t, he made you feel like he was on your side and that might just be enough to weather the storms. While the winds blew, he might tell you a story or two. Like the time a man entered the kitchen of the restaurant where he worked, greeting everybody. My dad just nodded at him and went about his business, leaving the man to walk out feeling a little perplexed. Then a waitress zoomed into the

kitchen and asked my dad, “Wasn’t that exciting? Tony Bennett in our kitchen.” Or like the time a coworker of his left a newspaper in Sebastian the lunchroom Moraga fridge. When Press reporter quizzed about why, the man could not formulate an answer before my dad chimed in with, “It’s ’cause he likes his news fresh.” Or like the time in the 1940s when he, his mom and his three siblings boarded a bus and the driver referred to my grandma as “Miss.” My dad, at most 8 years old at the time, snapped, “Mrs. Not ‘Miss.’ Can’t you see her four cherubs?” Then, when the storm passed, he would cook you something and ask your opinion of Ichiro. So this Father’s Day, I will skip remembering there’s one phone call that won’t happen, and instead remember the good times — the Mariners, the gigantic meals, the banana milkshakes. How he persevered until he found the job he loved, how he told everyone for 33 years that things would turn out all right for me. It’s what he would have liked See SUPERMAN, Page A5

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Ban won’t reduce useage as much as Grocery Association lets on I’m disappointed to see that the City Council passed the plastic bag ban. The voters of Issaquah were denied a chance to decide on an issue that will affect everyone. The Northwest Grocery Association supported this ban. Why wouldn’t they? They don’t have to give away free bags anymore and get to charge 5 cents per bag. I doubt that grocery prices will go down. So, we will have to pay 5 cents per bag or we will have to reuse bags that the grocers sell us (more money). What’s wrong with reusable bags? Assuming you keep them in your car, so you don’t forget them, you are putting food in a bag (which may or may not contain lead) that’s been harvesting bacteria and dirt from the trunk of your car. Alternatively, you can wash your reusable bags every time, using even more water and detergent — very green of us, isn’t it? The council voted 5-2 to pass the ban. In theory, 29 percent were against the ban. Nearby cities of Bellevue, Sammamish and Redmond don’t have a bag ban. People can get their bags and those cities will love the extra sales taxes. If they work in one of those cities, it is just as easy to shop there. Banning bags in Issaquah won’t reduce plastic bag usage as much as the Grocery Association would like you to think. There’s a brand new Bellevue Walmart grocery store with cheaper prices and free bags in my future.

Nathan Ryan Issaquah

Thanks for the ban support to help city remain environmentally friendly I wanted to thank everybody for the com-

F ROM THE W EB

ments around the plastic bag ordinance that was passed by the City Council on June 4. We had hundreds of emails about the ordinance in 2012, and a strong majority supported the measure. The idea is a simple one, that plastic bags are used for the one minute from the cash register to your car, and then from the car to your home. Those bags then sit in our environment for thousands of years as they never biodegrade. We acknowledge that people use these bags as liners for trash cans, and hope that we go back to the days of our youth when paper bags served that same purpose. The goal of this legislation is to encourage people to bring reusable totes from home when they go shopping. By making this small adjustment in our daily routine, we can help ensure that Issaquah remains beautiful for future generations. I also wanted to give a special thanks to Council President Tola Marts. This bill would not have passed without his leadership and support in February and March.

Mark Mullet

Issaquah city councilman

Relay for Life

Cancer hits ‘home’ “Issaquah fights back against cancer” was front page news in the June 6 edition of The Issaquah Press. It was heartwarming to read about Relay for Life Chairwoman Gwen Schweitzer’s grandmother, making a miraculous recovery from cancer. This, the event’s 14th year, raised $244,000. Schweitzer remarked on “small kids … 8, 9 or 10 years old walking post diagnosis. … It’s really satisfying to see them walk that track. It’s electrifying.”

Very pleased by the City Council’s decision. I realize it was a tough decision but by the time this ordinance takes effect, it will seem the common-sense, forward-thinking and (most likely) national trend toward minimizing global waste, driving businesses to move toward smart, alternative solutions that reduce our human “footprint” and, thus, eliminating the need to tap expensive, damaging and limited resources. Robin Spicer

Over the next 12 months, it will be interesting to solicit feedback and gauge the plans of both retailers and consumers. In the very short term, my concern lies in the sentiment of some of these comments, over what’s being made into a divisive issue, i.e. planning to shop at Walmart in Bellevue rather than our local stores. Please continue to support local merchants here in Issaquah. If nothing else, we as a city benefit from the sales tax and jobs that depend on local purchases. If you feel strongly enough against the issue, please choose to voice those concerns to the council in a constructive manner. Nathan Perea

As a concerned resident and businessperson in Issaquah, I think this is one of those issues that is going to take a while to sort out exactly how it will hit the end consumer. New regulations always come with unintended consequences and benefits.

I hope they follow this up with a program to clean up litter. We will still have all kinds of plastics blowing around getting into the creeks and Lake Sammamish. Community cleanup days would really help! Connie Marsh

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I was reminded of a fundraiser my husband and I attended June 2 for The American Cancer Society, held at The Museum of Flight. There were the usual eye-popping auction items, but the one that captured everyone’s attention was helping to send kids with cancer to Great Times - West, a summer camp. What preceded the raising of paddles, however, was the real highlight of the evening. Leslie Krom, a 28-year-old redhead beauty, spoke eloquently of her battle with cancer, beginning at age 13, when she was diagnosed with lymphoma. What saddened me most as a mother is how she was taunted by Issaquah middle-schoolers upon returning to class. Leslie was bald and bloated, a result of the cancer and its cure. What “saved” Leslie was the reception she received from the staffers at her first Great Times summer camp. Overcome by their applause as she stood on a stage, she shed tears of hope and joy. She did so again as she told her story to us in the audience. In the years since, Leslie developed epileptic seizures which sidetracked her new life of being cancer-free for a decade. After managing her epilepsy with a combination of meds, Leslie was dealt another, fatal blow, when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer. Leslie will not live past age 35. I’m hopeful that in the 15 years since Leslie was teased for looking as she did because of cancer, that youngsters are more aware of the kindness they can extend to peers in need … in desperate need.

Millie Vierra Issaquah

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The Issaquah Press Candidates for lieutenant governor to attend local debate Voters can hear from candidates vying for the No. 2 job in state government at a June 21 event. The debate among candidates for lieutenant governor is sponsored by the Issaquah/ Sammamish Tea Party and the Woodinville/Redmond Tea Party Patriots. GOP candidates Glenn Anderson, a state representative for the Issaquah area, and former state Sen. Bill Finkbeiner plan to attend. The race also includes incumbent Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, a Democrat. The debate is at 6:30 p.m. in the Eagle Room at Issaquah City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way. The event is open to the public. The emcee for the event is Sammamish City Councilman John Curley. The lieutenant governor carries few significant responsibilities. The official duties include standing in for the governor if he or she is incapacitated, presiding over the state Senate, and serving on a handful of committees and commissions, such as the State Finance Committee.

State: More adults get whooping cough vaccine The ongoing whooping cough epidemic in Washington is driving increased demand for the vaccine among adults, state health officials reported June 5. Between March 25 and May 26, the state immunization registry recorded 82,453 doses of Tdap, as the whooping cough vaccine is called, for adults age 19 and older — more than double the 34,171 doses recorded in the same time period last year. Data from health plans also shows the uptick. Group Health gave almost 60 percent more Tdap

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Manners

Bring back consideration for others Thank you, Kathleen Merrill, for your remarks in the April 18 Press regarding the very loud birthday party at Amante restaurant during a performance by the

to adults in April 2012 compared to April 2011. Premera Blue Cross is experiencing a similar trend. Tdap vaccinations in April 2012 rose by more than 70 percent for members compared to the average month. The number of reported whooping cough, or pertussis, cases in Washington is 2,092 — the highest since the 1940s. Pertussis is highly contagious and spreads easily from person to person through coughing and sneezing. The disease is most serious for children, especially infants too young to receive the vaccination. Pertussis causes cold-like systems followed by a long, severe cough.

County plans summer timber harvest near Issaquah King County announced June 1 a summer timber harvest on Taylor Mountain near Issaquah. The planned harvest encompasses about 66 acres in the 1,845-acre forest. Officials said the harvest includes poor-quality maple, and overmature and dying alder trees. Plans call for crews to then plant a mix of Western red cedar, Douglas fir and Western hemlock. Officials said most of the conifers within the identified harvest area should not be cut, except for trees severely infected with root rot. Eatonville-based Erickson Logging Inc. is conducting the harvest operation. The timber sale is expected to generate $75,000 for county officials to manage forestland. The activity is expected to start in June or early July, depending on rainfall, and should last up to six weeks. Hikers should prepare for a closure along a portion of Holder Creek Trail through the harvest area. Crews expect to reroute the trail after the harvest.

“awesome band Creme Tangerine.” There were several of us who felt the same way as she; some, we know, had traveled a fair distance to listen to the music. Some had reservations but were not told of the birthday party that was happening at the same time as the performance. I don’t think any of us minded the birthday party: talking and having fun, that’s what you do at a party. And in a restaurant anyway one can’t ask the patrons to be quiet just because of the music. This wasn’t about that — it was that no one would sit down at

The county plans to post signs about the trail closure along the trail network and at the Holder Creek parking area along Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, south of the state Route 18 interchange.

Outside panel to advise council on arena proposal King County Council members tapped a panel of experts to guide the council and offer independent analysis as officials review a proposal to build a $490 million Seattle sports and entertainment arena. Council Budget and Fiscal Management Committee members held the initial hearing on the arena proposal May 29. The committee discussed the timeline for arena construction and possible costs to taxpayers, in addition to the terms outlined in the proposal. The outside panel is comprised of members versed in economics, public finance, public-private partnerships, labor, urban development and transportation. The members include Justin Marlowe, a professor at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Affairs; urban developer Steve Orser; UW geography professor Bill Beyers; economist Dick Conway; Tracey Thompson, secretary treasurer of Teamsters Local 117; Charlie Howard, transportation planning director for the Puget Sound Regional Council; and former state Secretary of Transportation Doug MacDonald. The amount of public support for the arena is capped at $120 million if organizers secure only the basketball franchise. The total could rise to $200 million if a hockey team is added to the equation.

least so you could see the band, and when you asked them if they would mind doing so, they were very rude indeed, because I asked also. In October when the band is playing at Amante I would like to suggest that a party could take place behind the “under 21 barrier” close to the bar. This way everyone would be happy. All Ms. Merrill’s other comments regarding politeness were so true. It’s sad to think consideration for others is going away fast.

Sylvia Hooker Maple Valley

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

June 14 Planning Policy Commission 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way

June 18 Council Utilities, Technology & Environment Committee 6 p.m., Eagle Room, City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way City Council regular meeting Agenda: Transportation Improvement Program public hearing 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way

June 19 River & Streams Board 7 p.m., Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest, 1775 12th Ave. N.W.

June 20 Issaquah School Board 7 p.m., Issaquah School District Administration Building 565 N.W. Holly St.

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me to do, because he loved me and wanted me to be happy. Besides, it’s not like I won’t miss him June 18. The storms of life keep brewing, and now I can’t hear his stories or the sound of his casino chips as he bets them all on me. He was my John Wayne, my Superman, my RoadRunner. Everything that is invincible in this world, I saw it in him. Let a squadron of Wile E.s take their shots — we all know who wins. All that is gone, and yet reasons to rejoice abound. His knees don’t hurt anymore, his heart doesn’t trouble him anymore and he’s buried next to his older brother, whom he loved. When it came time to die, he died in his bed, still aware, still looking forward to tomorrow and more than 7,000 miles away from

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Dutch Harbor. For the tough life he had, that is a bouquet of blessings. So this Sunday, when the blues come calling, instead of mourning him, I will thank him. Thank him for a life well lived, for the sweet example he set of how to be a good dad, and for the thousand and one stories I wish I could share with you. Like the time we went to a Mariners’ game and I yelled at the batter to drive a run in. “C’mon, dude, take him home.” Behind me, I heard a familiar voice whisper, “Country roaaads…” Rest easy, my Superman. Sebastian Moraga: 392-6434, ext. 221, or smoraga@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

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Police responded to suspicious activity in the 1800 block of 10th Avenue Northwest at 2:57 a.m. May 18 after a caller reported a stopped, running vehicle parked in a lot. Police spoke to the man in the vehicle, and he said he had gone out with friends earlier and then returned to his vehicle and intended to sleep inside until he went to work. He told police he started the vehicle because he was cold.

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did not cause any damage. Police settled the issue by contacting the other involved party.

Drugs Police arrested a 20-year-old Carnation man for possession of marijuana in the 5500 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast at 3:42 p.m. May 19.

Mo’ money, mo’ problems Cash was stolen from 24 Hour Fitness, 5712 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., before 6:25 p.m. May 19. The estimated loss is $10.

Up in smoke Police said a 25-year-old Sammamish man is going to face shoplifting charges after a surveillance camera caught him stealing packs of cigarettes from QFC, 2902 228th Ave. S.E., May 19 and then attempting to do the same May 21. The store manager knows the man and provided license plate information to police.

Too cool for school

Police arrested a 50-year-old Sammamish woman for stealing shirts from Costco, 1801 10th Ave. N.W., at 4:19 p.m. May 18. The estimated loss is $83.96.

Police discovered spray-painted graffiti on the basketball court at Grand Ridge Elementary School, 1739 N.E. Park Drive, at 6:40 a.m. May 20. The estimated cost to remove the graffiti is $1,000.

War game

Driving under the influence

Police responded to a problem in the 1700 block of Northeast Park Drive at 5:09 p.m. May 18 after a caller reported juveniles having a paintball fight in the area. The officer warned the mock combatants about the municipal code for air rifle use inside city limits. Police said the juveniles wore camouflage and carried realistic-looking weapons.

Police arrested a 19-year-old Kirkland man for driving under the influence of marijuana near the corner of Southeast 18th Street and 248th Avenue Southeast at about 12:45 a.m. May 20.

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Police responded to suspicious activity in the 4700 block of 192nd Place Southeast at 11:16 p.m. May 18 after a caller reported a strange vehicle. The suspicious activity turned out to be juveniles goofing around in a van. Police contacted the juveniles’ parents to address the issue.

Sounds bad Portable music players were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 800 block of Rainier Boulevard North before 10:29 a.m. May 20. The estimated loss is $200.

Outdoor infraction A bike was stolen from REI, 735 N.W. Gilman Blvd., before 4:02 p.m. May 20. The estimated loss is $799.

Broken curfew

Police responded to suspicious activity in the 1400 block of 11th Avenue Northwest at 12:27 a.m. May 19 and located a crying woman near a vehicle. She said was looking for a lost child. In the search, the distraught woman drove over a planting strip and got her vehicle stuck. The child was later located at home.

Police responded to citizens’ questions in the 2000 block of Newport Way Northwest at 6:35 p.m. May 20 after the parents of an 18-year-old man said his 18-year-old girlfriend’s parents intended to contact police and pursue criminal trespassing charges against him after he spent time with her after curfew. Police said no crime occurred in the incident.

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Police responded to possible malicious mischief in the 2400 block of Northwest Jewell Lane at 1:23 p.m. May 19 after a woman said a boy in her neighborhood repeatedly shot at her home with an air rifle. She said he shot at the home at night and scared her, but the shooting

Police responded to possible fraud in the 3600 block of 228th Avenue Southeast at 8:27 a.m. May 21 after a woman said she sent money through Western Union for a vehicle but never received the car. The estimated loss is $1,750.

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4At 3:28 p.m. June 2, a unit from Station 83 responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 2900 block of 228th Avenue Southeast. There were no injuries. 4At 5:25 p.m. June 3, personnel from four units from Station 72 provided medical assistance at a motor vehicle accident in the 18700 block of Southeast May Valley Road. 4At 4:41 p.m. June 4, personnel from two units from Station 72 provided medical assistance at a motor vehicle accident in the 100 block of Southeast 109th Street. 4At 6:11 p.m. June 4, personnel from a unit from Station 72 provided medical assistance at a motor vehicle accident in the 1500 block of Gilman Boulevard. 4At 8:23 a.m. June 5, personnel from a unit from Station 72 provided medical assistance at a motor vehicle accident in the 14500 block of westbound Interstate 90. 4At 2:50 p.m. June 5, personnel from two units from Station 71 provided medical assistance at a motor vehicle accident in the 700 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard. 4At 6:12 p.m. June 5, personnel from two units from Station 71 provided medical assistance at a motor vehicle accident in the 8600 block of Renton-Issaquah Road Southeast. 4At 6:47 p.m. June 5, a unit from Station 71 responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 1600 block of Newport Way Northwest. There were no injuries. 4At 9:56 a.m. June 6, three units from Station 73 responded to a structure fire in the 9000 block of Railroad Avenue Southeast. Firefighters discovered a cooking fire and confined it to the container. 4At 3:54 p.m. June 6, personnel from two units from Station 82 responded to a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle in the 200 block of 228th Avenue Northeast. 4At 12:13 a.m. June 7, two units from Station 71 responded to a call for medical assistance. However, the patient was gone upon their arrival. 4At 9:03 a.m. June 7, three units from Station 83 responded to a combustible gas leak in the 400 block of 228th Avenue Northeast.

De-fence A fence was damaged in the 2000 block of Northwest Poplar Way before 8:40 a.m. May 22. The estimated loss is $50.

Batter up Police arrested a 22-year-old Issaquah man for stealing a baseball bat in the 1100 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 11:02 a.m. May 22. The estimated loss is $90.

Cannot tell a lie Police responded to a problem in the 200 block of Southwest Clark Street at 6:57 p.m. May 22 after a caller reported juveniles cutting a tree with an ax. Police searched the area but could not locate the juveniles. The Press publishes names of those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.

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offenses in a given area during a given period of time. The crime rate is based on the crime index, but adjusts the index for variances in population by indicating the number of offenses for each 1,000 people. Issaquah Police Chief Paul Ayers said the decline could not be attributed to a single factor. “Overall, we realize it is down, but to attribute it to just one item is pretty hard to do,” he said. Ayers said citizen reporting of crimes is crucial to assist the Issaquah Police Department fight crime. “That is certainly helpful to us,

City Council requests citizen input on transportation projects The long-term plan to upgrade Issaquah roads reaches City Council members June 18 — and residents can offer input on the proposal. Officials plan a public hearing on the Transportation Improvement Program, or TIP. Citizens can comment on the

when they call us before the crime is even committed, when they see something suspicious or people that don’t belong in an area,” he continued. “When they call us, that is an opportunity for them to help us prevent some crimes.” City Administrator Bob Harrison said the low crime rate is a potential boon for Issaquah, especially as the city embarks on a campaign to attract more businesses. “I don’t know that when you’re shopping for a house to purchase that crime rate is the first thing you look at, but you do get a sense of a community and how it looks and how it feels,” he said. Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

proposed development agreement at a meeting and public hearing at 7:30 p.m. The council meets in the Council Chambers at City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way. The hearing offers citizens a chance to offer input on upcoming transportation projects. Municipal staffers list transportation projects in the TIP, and then prioritize the projects through a

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 •

B in reporting incidents to the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System. Group A offenses include felonies — murders, rapes and serious property crimes. Information collected in the NIBRS program includes statistical data about the incident, all offenses committed, property involved, weapons involved, victim and offender demographics, arrest information and clearance status.

Value of property stolen by type in dollars 4Firearms — $3,325 4Jewelry — $103,849 4Electronics — $24,508 4Office equipment — $84,617 4Motor vehicles — $483,300 4Miscellaneous — $334,869 4Household goods — $29,246 4Currency — $386,368 4Consumable goods — $8,246 4Clothing — $30,350

4Murder — 0 4Manslaughter — 0 4Forcible rape — 4 4Forcible fondling — 5 4Robbery — 7 4Aggravated assault — 13

Offenses Local law enforcement agencies classify offenses as Group A or Group

separate process to fund capital improvements. Though the plan proposes tens of millions in transportation spending, the city can complete only a fraction of 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.

Under state law, Issaquah and other cities must form and approve a long-term transportation plan. Staffers usually submit the list to the state Department of Transportation by July.

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4Simple assault — 124 4Intimidation — 20 4Burglary — 107 4Larceny — 583 4Motor vehicle theft — 35 4Arson — 4 4Counterfeiting/forgery — 28 4Vandalism — 303 4Drug/narcotics — 90 4Drug equipment — 65 4Embezzlement — 3 4Fraud — 59 4Statutory rape — 1 4Possession of stolen property — 16 4Violation of no contact/ protection order — 31 4Weapons law violation — 15

Group B offenses encompass misdemeanors, such as disorderly conduct, liquor law violations and nontraffic-related offenses. Police collect only arrest data for such offenses.

Total — 1,513

Source: Crime In Washington 2011

Dunkelberg & Co. merged June 1. The two firms provide aviation planning and environmental services. Mead & Hunt, which has offices in Issaquah, also provides architecture and engineering services to airports across the country. Combined, the two firms employ about 450 employees from more than 20 offices in 15 states.

4Curfew/vagrancy — 4 4Disorderly conduct — 23 4Driving under the influence — 83 4Family offenses — 2 4Liquor laws — 54 4Trespass — 21 4All other offenses — 74 Total — 261

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restaurants in November 2009. The plastic bag ban goes into effect March 1, 2013, for retailers of 7,500 square feet — or a little larger than Blakely Hall in the Issaquah Highlands — or more. The measure does not go into effect for smaller businesses until March 1, 2014. Councilman Joshua Schaer, a ban opponent, instead called for the city to consider a user fee for plastic bags. Issaquah is the only Eastside city — and the only municipality inland from Puget Sound — to enact such legislation. The plastic bag ban is similar to ordinances in Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Bellingham, Edmonds and Mukilteo. But local officials ordered a phased implementation and added provisions for organizers of outdoor festivals, such as Salmon Days, to apply for waivers from the ordinance.

Dogs: Owner must pay $35,500 for care, fine FROM PAGE A1

nurse them back to health. The previous owner has agreed to release them so that we can find them new forever homes.” On June 5, Hamilton pleaded guilty to two counts of seconddegree animal cruelty, a gross

Repeal measure materializes Opponents of legislation to ban plastic bags at Issaquah retailers plan to challenge the ordinance on the November ballot. Craig Keller, a Seattle resident behind the unsuccessful effort to repeal the Seattle plastic bag ban, started organizing opponents to the Issaquah legislation after the June 6 decision to outlaw plastic bags. State law calls for signatures from 10 percent of votes cast at the last general election in order for the recall measure to qualify for the ballot. The signatures must be collected within 30 days “This isn’t Seattle’s bill. This isn’t anybody else’s bill. This is Issaquah’s bill,” Council President Tola Marts said. The legislation passed by the council also authorized up to $9,900 for the city to conduct a reusable bag distribution effort and launch a public education program. The decision was the culmination of months of discussion and outreach. The proposed plastic bag ban last reached the council for a possible decision April 2, but after listening to comments from environmental organizations and plastics manufacturers — but only a handful of remarks from city residents — members delayed action.

misdemeanor. The sentence required Hamilton to surrender all but three dogs, serve 48 months on probation, pay a $500 fine and pay $35,000 in restitution — $25,000 to Regional Animal Services of King County and $10,000 to CARES of Burien, a nonprofit animal-rescue organization. Hamilton must also submit to semiannual inspections for five years so animal control officers can determine if the dogs have humane and safe living conditions. The sentence requires Hamilton to meet conditions of care set under law and by the animal control agency. If Hamilton violates the terms, Regional Animal Services of King County can seize the dogs. Investigators, alongside Burien

The Issaquah Press after the legislation passed. In the November 2011 general election, King County Elections recorded returned ballots from 8,918 Issaquah voters. So, plastic bag ban opponents need to gather 892 signatures. Keller plans to enlist volunteers to collect signatures, including merchants opposed to the ban. The campaign, called Save Our Choice, is in the process of retooling www.saveourchoice.us from the Seattle measure for the Issaquah measure. In addition to the website, voters can call the campaign at 206-932-2243 to learn more.

In a push to collect more input on the proposal to outlaw plastic bags at Issaquah businesses, the council scheduled additional opportunities for the public to comment on the ban. Opposition comes from environmentalists, merchants Local environmentalists split on the legislation, despite the possible environmental benefits supporters described. The vocal Issaquah Environmental Council came out against the proposal after members said the legislation did not go far enough to encourage consumers to switch to reusable bags. Save Lake Sammamish, a group dedicat-

and Regional Animal Services of King County animal control officers, raided the Issaquah and Burien homes last year after receiving a tip from Pasado’s Safe Haven, a nonprofit animal-rescue organization in Seattle. In the Oct. 6 raid on the Issaquah home, deputies and animal control officers discovered dogs inside filthy crates covered in accumulated dust, dirt and dog hair. “The Hamilton home displayed physical signs of classic hoarding; debris, clothes and household items were stacked from floor to ceiling in every room in the house, and in the main bedroom, clutter was everywhere, with pathways only wide enough to move in and out,” court documents state. Police said the owner put four

ed to a healthy lake and watershed, supported the plastic bag ban. Statewide lobbyists for grocers and restaurateurs advocated for the plastic bag ban. Holly Chisa, Washington lobbyist for the Northwest Grocery Association, a plastic bag ban backer, urged council members not to yield to outside opposition to the legislation. The trade group represents Fred Meyer, QFC and Safeway. Overall, local business owners offered a lukewarm response to the proposal, and the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce declined to take a position on the issue. “I expected a larger outcry from small businesses, because I was concerned — and I continue to be concerned — about the impact on small businesses,” Councilwoman Stacy Goodman said. Councilwoman Eileen Barber said the ordinance could create a competitive disadvantage for Issaquah businesses, and then she cast a vote against the legislation. “At this moment in time, we will be one of the only cities on the Eastside that has this, and it will definitely probably affect business,” she said. Representatives from “green” businesses in Issaquah and the surrounding area, PCC Natural Markets and Cedar Grove Composting, advocated for the legislation. “We’re a business, too, and, unfortunately, when we screen this material out, it actually hurts our

Chihuahuas in a van inside the garage. Hamilton intended to show the animals at a dog show in Enumclaw in the days ahead and worried police might seize them. Frederiksen said the animals seized from the Issaquah home need lots of care and attention after the ordeal. “They were kept in small, filthy kennels and had little contact with people or other dogs, and had little or no veterinary care during that time,” she said. “We are especially looking for pet owners who are ready to take on the responsibility of caring for a special-needs dog.” Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

WHAT TO KNOW Do retailers offer discounts for reusable bags? Retailers prefer customers use reusable bags because the practice saves money as stores need to purchase fewer bags for consumers. Target, for instance, offers a 5-cent discount for each reusable bag used during purchase. Other major retailers, such as Safeway, phased out reusable bag discounts in recent years after executives said the incentive did not do enough to change consumer behavior. Fred Meyer and QFC — both owned by Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. — do not offer a reusable-bag discount, but encourage customers to tote reusable bags instead of using paper or plastic. What does the plastic bag ban exempt? Though the ordinance requires most plastic bags to disappear from

ability to take good organic material. It adds a lot of costs, it adds a lot of people to pick this out of the material that comes in,” said Cedar Grove Composting representative Susan Thoman, a Ziploc bag full of

HOW TO HELP People interested in adopting a Chihuahua seized in Issaquah last year can go to the King County Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave. S., Kent, or the Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle. Find facility hours on the agencies’ websites, www.kingcounty.gov/pets or www.seattleanimalshelter.org, or by calling Regional Animal Services of King County at 206-296-7387 or the Seattle Animal Shelter at 206386-7387.

retailers in March 2013, consumers should not expect to see the bags vanish altogether. The legislation contains exemptions for plastic bags for bakery items, bulk foods, meat, produce, dry cleaning, newspapers, small hardware items and takeout foods. In addition, the measure exempts food banks, state and federal financial assistance program recipients, and services for low-income earners from the 5-cent fee. What city could adopt a plastic bag ban next? In Port Townsend, City Council members considered a plastic bag ban on the same day as Issaquah leaders. Port Townsend council members sent the legislation to a council committee for additional discussion. In the initial vote June 4, members approved the plastic bag ban. Once the measure returns to the full council from committee, members expect to approve the legislation next month. carryout plastic bags in hand. Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

Department of Ecology seeks input on landfill rule changes The state Department of Ecology seeks citizen input as the agency prepares to amend rules affecting landfills, including the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill near Issaquah. The amendments to the state administrative code aim to bring the criteria for landfills into alignment with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements. The state agency is proposing changes to rules for landfill liner and cover design, standards and procedures for closing landfills, and other landfill practices and procedures. Citizens can review the proposed rule language and related documents at www.ecy.wa.gov/lawsrules/activity/wac173351.html. Mail comments to Wayne Krafft, Washington Department of Ecology, Eastern Regional Office, Waste 2 Resources Program, 4601 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99205-1295. Email comments to rulecommentsw2r@ecy.wa.gov. The comment period ends July 6.

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Issaquah hosts forum to focus on employment By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

Sammamish woman bakes to save man’s best friend — one cookie at a time By Lillian Tucker Issaquah Press reporter Kim Scott has always had a soft spot for dogs. Her lifelong love for man’s best friend started when she was child. She would color on the living room floor with her Irish setter, Ginger, who preferred eating stray crayons. Now, the mother of three works full time at Amazon and spends her evenings baking to raise money for animal rescues. “I don’t remember my life without a dog,” she said. “They are just the greatest things. They can keep a secret. They don’t expect anything from you. They just have this unconditional love, and you just want to give it back.” Last year the Scott family’s dog, Nyima (pronounced Neeh-mah), died. Scott had often whipped up homemade treats for her giant German shepherd and continued to do so after the dog’s death. Many of her co-workers at Amazon were eager to buy the snacks and pretty soon Scott was buying ingredients like flour and peanut butter in bulk. “I thought — why don’t I start a dog bakery,” Scott said. She launched the Nyima Bakery in October. “Then I started reading all these really fun local blogs, but a lot of them are not too fun,” she said. “You hear tragic stories. The one thing about rescues and shelters is that every single dollar counts.” Giving back Since she already had a career, Scott said she decided to use the bakery to give back to the fourlegged community. Each month, through her Rescue of the Month program, she picks a different rescue or shelter to give 10 percent of her sales to. At the same time, she uses her bakery website and Facebook page to feature dogs from those organizations that need a new home. But the giving doesn’t stop at 10 percent. When Scott learned that Last Hope Canine Rescue needed leashes and collars, she used her work connections to start a collection. Between donations and some she purchased herself, Scott is sending the rescue nearly 200 leashes and collars. “She is really great at getting people involved,” said Jennifer

Citizens can join state legislators and business leaders soon at a local forum to discuss the dearth of young adult employment in Washington. The employment rate is only 43 percent for young adults age 16 to 24 in Washington — the ninth-lowest in the United States, according to government labor statistics. Community Forums Network is hosting forums and promoting a survey to collect feedback on how to fix the problem. The local forum is hosted by the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, Issaquah History Community Museums and Forums Community Fo- Network rums Network. Issaquah The forum Forum includes a 43:30 p.m. panel discussion with 4June 14 state Sen. 4Issaquah Jim Kastama, Train Depot, D-Puyallup; state Rep. Jay 50 Rainier Blvd. N. Rodne, R4www.comNorth Bend; and Jim munityforumSpady, vice snetwork.org president of 4The forum Dick’s DriveIn Restaurant. is free and open to the Rodne represents Issaquah public. RSVP and other 5th and find Legislative more inforDistrict commation at the munities. “Investments Community Forums in our youth are vital to the Network health of any website. community. We want our community to provide opportunities for young people to establish a career and become successful,” Issaquah History Museums Executive Director Erica Maniez said. “Today’s young people are the civic leaders of tomorrow. We’re pleased to be part of CFN’s efforts to bring people together to talk about solutions.” In addition to the local event, Community Forums Network is hosting forums and promoting a survey through a network of 25 nonprofit community, education and business organizations to collect feedback about how to address the issue of young adult employment. “In the greater Issaquah community and throughout the state, we are seeing the dayto-day impact of young adult joblessness and the struggle that young people are having in the current job market,” chamber CEO Matthew Bott said. “The new economic reality mandates that we come together to solve this issue, as it is key to our state’s economic future.” Community Forums Network is a nonpartisan organization created to build a network of organizations as a hub for public feedback. The idea is rooted in the work of Dick Spady, Dick’s Drive-In Restaurants cofounder and president. “The CFN mission is to discover consensus on major issues and to share those insights with policy decisionmakers,” said Carrie Shaw, Community Forums Network executive director. “All we hear about is how divided we are on important issues. We want to buck that conventional wisdom and find consensus on important issues like job creation. It’s a more solutions-based approach.”

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ON THE WEB Every month, Nyima Bakery gives 10 percent to a rescue or shelter through its Rescue of the Month program. This month’s featured rescue is Big Dogs Huge Paws. Learn more at www.nyimabakery.com.

Geese, whose Seattle shop, Health Mutt, carries Scott’s treats. “She finds stories that she knows people can get behind.” After reading about three dogs at Valhalla Rescue who needed wheelchairs, Scott launched a fundraiser. Buffy had been shot in the back and partially paralyzed. Badger and Honey were both born without front paws. Scott raised $1,500 and the three are now mobile. “I love to help these rescues. I love to raise awareness,” Scott said. “I am not going to retire from Nyima Bakery. I just want to give back and it makes me smile.” A great passion To keep it all going, she said, she gets to her Sammamish home after work, gets her children situated and gets to baking. For better or worse, she said, her youngest daughter, Ava, is her sous chef. The 15-month-old is especially fond of the honey cream cheese frosting that Scott uses to decorate her made-to-order doggie birthday cakes. Other items include wheat-free peanut butter sammies and carob-dipped bones. “She has a great passion for making quality, organic dog biscuits,” said Julie Schuster, who sells Scott’s baked goods at her dog friendly espresso bar, Lucky Jacks Latte in Redmond. Schuster said she likes to tell customers that Scott’s husband often teases her that the dogs eat better than him. “It’s really cool because, not only do they love the treats, they love that they are local, healthy and they are really interested in See NYIMA, Page B3

Beaver Lake student makes pre-teen pageant Seaena O’Brien, of Issaquah, was recently selected to participate in the 2012 Miss Pre-Teen Seattle pageant June 17. O’Brien is competing in Seaena O’Brien the Pre-Teen category, one of four divisions in which girls ages 7-19 are participating. Contestants will be judged in modeling routines, including casual and formal wear, and the interview, displaying her personality and interviewing skills. In addition to competing for her share of thousands of dol-

lars in prizes and specialty gifts, if O’Brien were to win the title of Miss Pre-Teen Seattle, she would represent the city and surrounding communities at the national competition in Orlando, Fla. More than $30,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at nationals. This will be O’Brien’s first time entering a pageant. The 12-yearold sixth-grader at Beaver Lake Middle School enjoys playing guitar and volleyball, and loves to read. Each contestant receives all of the necessary training, rehearsals and financial support through local business sponsorships. If you’re interested in sponsoring O’Brien, call the Miss Pre-Teen Seattle pageant coordinator at 800-279-0976 toll free.

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Kim Scott shows off some of her homemade dog biscuits, which she sells to raise money for animal-related charities.

Titanic connection leads family to Issaquah IF YOU GO

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The tang of saltwater drifted on the cold, midnight air. So, too, did frantic calls for help from hundreds of people. Titanic — a superlative achievement in engineering, grand and unsinkable — struck a history-altering iceberg minutes earlier. Ruth Becker, roused to the deck after the collision, headed below for blankets to protect against the chill. By the time the 12-year-old girl returned moments later, blankets in hand, she needed to act fast to board a lifeboat as the ocean liner sank into the North Atlantic. Becker’s cousin, Jill Carrizales, remembers hearing the account as a child. The tale sparked a lifelong interest in the tragedy. Now, Carrizales and her daughter Jennifer Ramsey plan to travel from Gastonia, N.C., to Issaquah to attend a June 16 event dedicated to the Titanic disaster. In order to commemorate 100 years since the tragedy, the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah plans to host pre-eminent Titanic historian Don Lynch at a June 16 discussion. The trip to Issaquah represents a milestone in Carrizales’ yearslong quest to meet Lynch. The historian interviewed Becker, then Ruth Becker Blanchard, before she died in 1990 at age 90. Carrizales praised Lynch for coaxing Ruth Becker to open up about the disaster. “He’s the one who got Ruth to start talking about the Titanic,” Carrizales said. “I just thought it would be neat if somehow, someday I could meet him.” Carrizales mentioned the idea to Ramsey. “She said, ‘I really wish I could meet Don Lynch and talk to him and ask him about Ruth and how she was in her later years,’” Ramsey said. “She said her dream was to meet him. I thought, ‘Gosh, how can I ever help her make the

Kiwanis Club of Issaquah hosts Titanic historian Don Lynch 4June 16 4Village Theatre — First Stage Theatre 4120 Front St. N. 4Tickets cost $55 for “first class,” $40 for “second class” and $25 for “steerage.” 4Call 392-3598 or 392-4016, or go to www.issaquah.kiwanis.org.

Ruth Becker dream come true?’” So, on a lunch break from work, Ramsey scoured the Web for Titanic-related events. The search led to information about the Issaquah discussion — and a phone number for Michele Forkner, a Kiwanis member and the Issaquah code compliance officer. “Before the conversation ended, this lady says, ‘Jennifer, I have something to tell you. I’ve got a link to the Titanic, too,’” Carrizales recalled. “And Jennifer says, ‘You do?’ She says, ‘Yeah, I’m Don Lynch’s first cousin.’” Forkner is a key part in the effort to bring the Titanic historian to Issaquah. “I’m so excited about going out there and finally getting to see my dream come true to meet Don,” Carrizales said. The long journey home The connection to the Titanic tragedy starts in India in the early 1900s. Ruth Becker’s father, Allen Becker, served as Lutheran missionary on the subcontinent. Ruth Becker’s younger siblings, Marion and Richard, and mother,

Nellie Becker, booked passage on the Titanic en route to Allen Becker’s hometown in Michigan. The journey started after Richard Becker fell ill. The family previously lost a child to illness in India, so Allen Becker sent Nellie and the children back to the United States for treatment. In April 1912, the family reached Southampton, England, to sail aboard Titanic to New York City. The family’s second-class ticket cost 39 pounds or, adjusted for a century of inflation and the current exchange rate, about $5,600 in 2012 dollars. In the moments after the iceberg impact, as Titanic sat motionless, a steward told Nellie Becker, “‘We’ve had a little accident. They’re going to fix it, and then we’ll be on our way,’” Ruth Becker recounted later in life. The family headed outside into the frigid night. “My Aunt Nellie realized how cold it was up there,” Carrizales said. “The two little children were just shaking — she was holding them.” So, Nellie Becker asked Ruth to go to the family’s cabin and fetch blankets, but as Ruth returned to the deck, “she looked around and she couldn’t find Aunt Nellie and the children,” Carrizales said. See TITANIC, Page B3

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

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Sidewalk surfin’ Teen Fest Skate Competition, for students only, is June 15. Skating is from 3:30-7 p.m. and live music is from 7-9 p.m. at the Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. Tickets are $5. Go to www.ci.sammamish.wa.us to learn more.

Events Overlake Medical Clinic offers whooping cough vaccinations through June at its Issaquah clinic, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 450 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 201. Each vaccination is $44. Appointments are recommended. Call 391-0705. The Lake Sammamish Elks Club hosts a fundraising dinner for the Elks Therapy Program and birthday celebration for Dalean Pack, who graduated from the program as a child, at 6 p.m. June 14 at 765 Rainier Blvd. N. Dinner, which includes smoked ribs and birthday cake, is $10 per person. RSVP to jeanpack1@comcast.net. The Issaquah Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. This week’s lineup includes: 4Seattle Tilth Hotline Booth, outdoor market 4Skyline High School Acoustic Duo, 10-11 a.m., courtyard 4Buck & Elizabeth (family ventriloquist and music show), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., courtyard Learn more at www.issaquahfarmersmarket.org or call 8373311. ArtEAST art exhibition “Creature Comforts: Celebrating the Heartfelt Connection Between Person & Pet,” runs through July 14 at its art center, 95 Front St. N. ArtEAST also features the following themed events: 4Canine Figure Drawing Demonstration: 5-7 p.m. June 14 4Pup Walk: 2:30-4 p.m. June 16 4Reading With Rover: 1-2 p.m. June 16 The Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., offers the following events through June: 4Family Discovery Series: Green Hour, for ages 5 and older, 1-2 p.m. June 15 4Ecosystem ecology hike of Coal Creek Park — 10 a.m. to noon June 16. Meet at the Redtown Trailhead on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast. 4Know Your Yard Series: Your Water, for ages 12 and older, 1-2:30 p.m. June 17 4Adult Enrichment Series: Deer, for ages 12 and older, 1-2 p.m. June 23 4Introduction to Nature Photography, for ages 14 and older, 1-2:30 p.m. June 24 4Naturalist Book Club, for ages 15 and older, discusses “Rewilding North America,” by Dave Foreman, from 3-5 p.m. June 24 4Adult Enrichment Series: Wolves in Washington, for ages 12 and older, 1-2 p.m. June 30 Learn more by calling 452-4195 or go to www.bellevuewa.gov/ lewis_creek_park.htm. The Issaquah Alps Trails Club offers the following free

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hikes (meet at the Alps Trails Center, 110 S.E. Bush St.): 4June 14 — 11:30 a.m., leader’s choice, dogs welcome, 2-4 miles 4June 16 — 9 a.m., Tiger Mountain Loop, 8 miles 4June 16 — 1 p.m., Tiger Mountain Tradition Loop, 5 miles 4June 24 — 9:30 a.m., Cougar Mountain, 3.5 miles 4June 29 — 10 a.m. leader’s choice, dogs welcome, 3-5 miles Learn more at www.issaquahalps.org Downtown History Hike, for all ages, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16, meet at the Issaquah Train Depot, 150 First Ave. N.E., $3 to $5 suggested donation, 392-3500 or info@issaquahhistory.org The Kiwanis Club of Issaquah hosts renowned historian Don Lynch, consultant on the movies “Titanic” and “Ghosts of the Abyss,” for an evening of Titanic history June 16 at First Stage Theatre, 120 Front St. N. Learn more or purchase tickets by calling 392-3598 or 392-4016. Cougar Mountain Hike — 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 17, meet at the Alps Trails Center, 110 S.E. Bush St., $5 per person or $20 per family plus $10 Discovery Pass daily parking fee, www.mtsgreenway.org. The seventh annual Fenders on Front Street Car Show, presented by the Downtown Issaquah Association, is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17. Up to 4,000 people are expected to view hundreds of vintage and classic cars. There will be live music, family activities and trophies awarded. Lance Lambert will emcee the event. Learn more at www.fendersonfrontstreet.com. James Bradley, author of “A Man’s Point of View,” will appear for a book signing from 3-6 p.m. June 16 at Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N.W. The second annual Nostalgia Swap Meet & Car Show is June 24 at Triple XXX Rootbeer DriveIn, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd. Car registration begins at 8 a.m. and trophies are presented at 2 p.m. Have your photo taken with Tow Mater from the movie “Cars” for $10, with a portion of the proceeds going to Make A Wish Foundation. Call 381-3500. The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life, a canine event to help raise funds to fight canine cancer, is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30 at Bark Park in the Issaquah Highlands.

Fundraisers Sleep Country USA’s New Clothing Drive for Foster Kids runs through July 22. Drop off donations of clothes in all sizes, including packaged undergarments and socks, at a store near you. The Issaquah Sleep Country, at 730 N.W. Gilman Blvd.,

is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more at www.sleepcountry.com or call 1-888-88-SLEEP toll free. Stand Up to Cancer and The Safeway Foundation public service campaign runs through June. Customers can purchase a limited edition, reusable shopping bag, embossed with the words, “It starts with a wish; it can end with a cure.” Proceeds will go to prostate cancer research. Customers can also make a separate donation at the checkout stand. The local Safeways are located at: 4Issaquah — 735 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-0410 4Sammamish — 630 228th Ave., N.E., 868-4000 The Clare Beckett Guild’s annual auction is at 6 p.m. June 19 at the Flat Iron Grill in Issaquah to support Seattle Children’s Uncompensated Care Fund. The $50 ticket includes two drinks and heavy gourmet appetizers, games, a raffle and special auction items. Purchase tickets at http://clarebeckettguild.org. The 2012 sixth annual Jim Mora Celebrity Golf Classic, to raise funds for children at risk and in need, is June 25 at The Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane, Newcastle. Get sponsorship and participation availability by contacting Executive Director Casey Kennedy at casey.k@comff. org or 206-396-4441.

Youths Seattle Tilth offers “Family Days in the Garden” from 10 a.m. to noon June 16 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., free. Go to http://seattletilth.onenw. org/learn/kids/familydays.

Volunteers The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank needs volunteers, ages 16 and up, once a week from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. working with clients, sorting and organizing donations, picking up goods from our partners, greeting and more. Call Kim at 392-4123. Learn more at www. issaquahfoodbank.org. Downtown Issaquah Association needs volunteers for Fenders on Front Street car show June 17 in the following positions: 4Set up — 6:30-8:30 a.m. 4Information booth — one and a half hour slots from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4Two paid positions directing traffic — 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., $15 an hour Contact Karen Donovan at events@downtownissaquah.com or 391-1112. The Issaquah History Museums needs volunteer docents greeting the public at the restored Train Depot or at the old Town Hall and adjacent jail (or both). Help is also needed with mailings and scanning photos. Contact Karen at volunteer@issaquahhistory. org or phone 392-3500. Seattle Tilth needs volunteers from 6-7 p.m. June 19 and July 17, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Go to http://seattletilth.onenw.org/get-involved/ volunteer/volunteer-orientations.

Religion Five Day Club summer afternoon camp, for ages 5-12, 2-3:30 p.m. June 25-29, Foothills Baptist Church, 10120 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E., free, www.foothillschurch.net or 392-5925

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Lucia Cote and Daniel Goldfarb Cote, Goldfarb

Lucia Marie Cote and Daniel Mark Goldfarb, both of West Seattle, recently announced their engagement to be married Sept. 22 at the Sahalee Club, in Sammamish. The bride-to-be, the daughter of Mark and Claudia Cote, of Issaquah, is a 2003 graduate of Skyline High School. She graduated from Western Washington University in 2007 and works as a program coordinator at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The future groom, the son of Dave and Judy Goldfarb, of Issaquah, also graduate from Skyline in 2003. He earned a degree at the University of Washington in 2006. He is the chief executive officer of WaSOUND.

W HO ’ S N EWS Issaquah Wells Fargo officer earns premier advisor designation Susan Lawrence, senior vice president – investment officer, has been designated as a premier advisor for the fifth straight year. To qualify, financial advisors must demonstrate a high level of production and commitment to professional service. Lawrence, who lives in Issaquah with her husband and four children, has been a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors for 15 years and has 25 years experience in the brokerage industry. She has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.

Issaquah nurse receives community service award Wayne Quinn, a retired public health nurse and Issaquah resident, has received the Shining Star Award for excellence in community service from King County Nurses Association. The award was presented at the KCNA Annual Meeting & Spring Banquet held May 10 at Shilshole Bay Beach Club. Quinn has plied his nursing trade for 30 years, including seven at the King County Jail and 23 on the streets with the Health Care for the Homeless Network. He physically combed the streets to find and engage members of his homeless clientele.

Management” — 6 p.m. June 18, Swedish/Issaquah, free ArtEAST offers the following workshops at its Art Center, 95 Front St. N., unless otherwise noted. Go to www.arteast.org or call 9968553. 4Monthly Figure Drawing Open Studio: “Painters’ Night,” Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 19, July 17, Aug. 14, $78 4“Farewell, Inner Critic! Welcome, Artist Within!” — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23 and 24, $75 4Live Model Open Studio Figure Drawing — 7-9 p.m. June 26, $20 per class 4“Summer Solstice Intention Dolls” — 6-9:30 p.m. June 14, $36 4“Pondering Pub” — 6-9 p.m. June 21, $10 donation 4“Expressive Figure Drawing: Topics” — 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 20, $56; “Reprise” — 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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Buster is a 2-year-old shepherd mix that is chockfull of energy and is looking for an active companion who is able to tucker him out and guide him into becoming the best buddy he can be. Buster is shy when you first meet him but warms up quickly.

Meet Toby! This handsome fella is 7 years old, and has a short gray and white marbled coat. Toby is shy at first, but loves to be cuddled and warms up quickly with a few yummy treats and petting. Toby is quite the snuggle bug and would make a great lap cat.

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 641-0080, go to www.seattlehumane.org or email 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 to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

C OLLEGE N EWS Jillian Nichols receives P.E.O. STAR scholarship

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Jillian Nichols, a senior at Eastside Catholic High School, received a $2,500 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 201213 academic year. Jillian Nichols Nichols, the daughter of Jeff and Kay Nichols, of Issaquah, has been accepted to and will attend Marquette University, where she plans to study sociology and women’s studies. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is based on excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success.

Students receive scholarships 4Jennifer Kelling, a senior at Skyline High School, recently received a Washington Mutual Alumni Scholarship. Kelling, the daughter of Chris and Camille Kelling, has been accepted to and will attend Washington State University, where she plans to study fashion merchandising beginning this fall. The Washington Mutual Alumni Scholarship fund — started by a group of local philanthropists and community leaders who were executives at Washington Mutual — was formed to provide scholarship opportunities for college or college-bound dependents of former employees after Washington Mutual bank was acquired in 2008. 4Stephen Okamoto, of Issaquah, was awarded a scholarship from the Kern Center for Vocational Ministry at Azusa Pacific University, in Azusa, Calif. The scholarship is for students interested in serving in full-time pastoral ministry who are studying biblical studies, Christian ministries, theology or youth ministry. Okamoto is one of 15 students selected to receive this scholarship for the 2012-13 school year.

4Rachel Policar, a graduate of Skyline High School, received her master’s of classical voice degree May 11 from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Policar plans to reside in New York City and pursue a career as a professional singer. 4Shawn Bomgardner, of Issaquah, was among the record number of graduates awarded master’s and doctorate of physical therapy degrees by The University of Scranton at its postbaccalaureate commencement May 26 in Scranton, Penn. Bomgardner received a Master of Business Administration in general business from the Jesuit university’s College of Graduate and Continuing Education.

Shay Plunk earns EWU’s Frances B. Huston award Shay Plunk, of Issaquah, is one of 20 students who will graduate from Eastern Washington University this spring to be awarded the Frances B. Huston Award, the most prestigious award given to a student by Eastern. The award is given to graduating seniors for academic excellence and outstanding leadership qualities demonstrated at Eastern or in the community. Students must be nominated for the award by a faculty member and selected by the dean of his or her college. Plunk, the daughter of L.D. Plunk and Shari Davison-Plunk, of Plano, Texas, is a 2005 Issaquah High School graduate. At Eastern, she has been on the dean’s list every quarter and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She also volunteered as a mentor and tutor to elementary school students with academic, social, emotional and behavioral problems, and has volunteered in a preschool for children with moderate-severe developmental delays and disabilities. Plunk, the first in her family to graduate from college, will graduate summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She has been accepted to the University of Washington’s School of Psychology Education Specialist program for September.

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Dorothy G. Swearson

Dorothy G. Swearson, of Issaquah, passed away June 3, 2012, in Issaquah. She was 92 years of age. Dorothy was born Oct. 27, 1919, in Bantry, N.D., Dorothy Swearson the daughter of Jacob and Edna Petersen. She was raised on a cattle ranch near Bantry. She married Fred Swearson on Aug. 4, 1941, in Towner, N.D. They operated the family cattle ranch near Bantry until 1968.

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In the commotion on deck, Ruth Becker spotted the family inside a lifeboat. Nellie Becker screamed for Ruth to board the next lifeboat. “Ruth came within a matter of minutes of losing her life,” Carrizales said. The doomed liner slipped into the North Atlantic at about 2:20 a.m. April 15. The family reunited aboard the rescue ship Carpathia. Only about 700 people survived the disaster. The tragedy claimed 1,514 lives. The memories remained too painful for Ruth Becker for decades, even as the disaster receded into the abyss of memory. “Ruth never talked about it much,” Carrizales said. The aftermath of tragedy Memories from the tragedy burdened Nellie Becker for years. Carrizales remembers a trip as a young girl to visit Nellie Becker and the introduction to the Titanic connection. “We got there and Aunt Nellie was crying and carrying on. Evidently, she was having flashbacks,” Carrizales said. “I got kind of scared. I kind of hid behind my mom. I said, ‘Mom, what’s wrong with her? Why is she acting this way? She’s scaring me.’ Mom told me about the Titanic.” Other family memories reflected better times from before the tragedy. Once, Ruth Becker invited Carrizales’ family to dinner at her home in Benton Harbor, Mich., the place the Beckers had settled after the sinking. “We walked in the house and I smelled something so good,” Carrizales recalled. “I thought,

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how she gives back,” Geese said of Scott’s customers. “Kim is just open to whoever is involved with a rescue.” Believing in a cause Scott started her program, Rescue of the Month, in February when she contacted A Paw Up Rescue in Prosser. Until last winter, the Eastern Washington rescue was primarily run in Yvettes Fitzgerald’s 1,200-squarefoot house. Scott heard about its goal to build a new facility and contacted the rescue. “Our main priority at that point was getting our building up so we could house more dogs,” Fitzgerald said. “One of the things we do is take in a lot of seniors. Puppies get adopted. Seniors sit there and might even end up getting put to sleep in some shelters … We are always humbled when people

In 1968, they moved to Issaquah. She worked for Issaquah High School for many years. She attended the Community Church of Issaquah and enjoyed traveling, bowling and playing cards. Survivors include daughter Faye M. Oelrich, of Issaquah; grandson Brad (Julie) Rau, of Las Vegas; and great-grandson Sebastian Rau. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred in 2002 and grandson Brian Rau in 2005. Her final resting place will be Union Cemetery in Bantry, N.D. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www. flintofts.com. Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

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‘Mmm, what’s that?’ She had made curry chicken and rice. Oh my goodness, I’d never tasted anything so good in all my life.” Ruth Becker learned to prepare the spice-packed dish as a boarding school student in India. The link to Lynch offered the family another chance to explore the Titanic legacy. In the early 1980s, Lynch invited Ruth Becker to a Titanic event and although she declined to attend, Lynch and Becker remained in contact. Soon, a friendship formed and the historian persuaded the survivor to discuss the fateful April night. Eventually, Ruth Becker agreed to attend a Titanic Historical Society event. “She couldn’t believe how well she was received,” Carrizales said. “So, then she started talking about the Titanic.” In 2010, Carrizales, Ramsey and other family members traveled to the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. In addition to artifacts — deck chairs, dinnerware, life vests, et al — and a replica iceberg, the attraction includes a list of survivors. “In second class, right on top, were Aunt Nellie, Ruth, Richard and Marion,” Carrizales said. “I was so excited.” Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

show their support because they believe in what we do.” Now that the building is complete, A Paw Up has doubled its number of rescues. With kennels, play yards and rooms for medication, procedures and bathing, the organization works with the dogs and tries to train them. More room at the rescue meant the world to Quinn. At 14 months, the 60-pound dog was malnourished, with weeds entangled in his fur and growing into his skin. He also had a tail injury. “The veterinarian offered to amputate his tail if we could take him in,” Fitzgerald said. Thanks to its new building, the rescue had room for Quinn. And as soon as he is done healing, Fitzgerald said she already has a new home lined up for him. “Kim’s great,” she said. “She has a heart for rescue and a heart for dogs.”

The following Issaquah students graduated from the University of Washington in June (last names A through Ma):

Asma Abdulrahman, Bachelor of Arts, sociology; Jennifer Abenojar, Bachelor of Science, health informatics and health information management; Stephanie Adrales, Bachelor of Arts, comparative history of ideas; Deborah Aguirre, Bachelor of Arts, American ethnic studies; Maryam Ahmed, Bachelor of Science, applied and computational math sciences; Umema Ahmed, Bachelor of Science, biology (molecule, cell and development); Charmila Ajmera, Bachelor of Arts, international studies (general); Rasa Amiri, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Nathan Anderson, Bachelor of Arts, international studies (general); Adrienne Antonsen, Bachelor of Science, biology (ecology, evolution, conservation); Charles Armstrong, Bachelor of Arts, English; Alexander Arslan, Bachelor of Science, mathematics; Melissa Au, Bachelor of Arts, psychology (communication); Sunyoung Bae, Bachelor of Arts, social sciences; Andrew Barr, Bachelor of Science, applied and computational math sciences; Steven Barrus, Bachelor of Arts, English (creative writing); Brian Bauer, Bachelor of Arts, philosophy; Brian Bauer, Bachelor of Arts, psychology; Judith Bautel, Bachelor of Arts, sociology; Meaghan Beaulaurier, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (accounting); Ekaterina Belkina, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (marketing; information systems); Cori Benson, Bachelor of Arts, interdisciplinary studies (media and communication); Alexandra Bessonova, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (finance); Jackson Brammer, Bachelor of Science, chemistry (ACS certified); David Bretl, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering; Wesley Brood, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (accounting); Dan Brosseau, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Jourdan Brune, Bachelor of Science, biology (general); Tephra Brune, Bachelor of Arts, sociology; Sara Buckwitz Bachelor of Science, nursing; Ashley Bullock, Bachelor of Arts, international studies (general); James Burgess, Bachelor of Science, mathematics; Kenneth Burns II, Bachelor of Arts, sociology; Kortni Butterton, Bachelor of Arts, sociology; Edward Calabig, Bachelor of Arts, geography; Carly Cameron, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (marketing); Zachary Carlile, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (accounting); Gabrielle Carrillo, Bachelor

of Arts, English; Joseph Chemis, Bachelor of Science, applied and computational math sciences (math-comp; statistics); Alec Chen, Bachelor of Arts, economics; Annie Chen, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (human resources management; marketing); Kara Chin, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Michelle Choe, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (marketing; information systems); Gene Choi, Bachelor of Arts, economics; Eva Chow, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (finance); Julia Chung Sang Chu, Bachelor of Arts, American ethnic studies, and Bachelor of Science, computer science; Hal Chuang, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (accounting); Seung Chung, Bachelor of Science, neurobiology; Ryan Claypool, Bachelor of Arts, English; Lauren Cordell, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Alexis Corno, Bachelor of Arts, history; Christina Corrales-Toy, Bachelor of Arts, communication (journalism); Christopher Creighton, Bachelor of Science, computing and software systems; Villette Cuthbert, Bachelor of Arts, community psychology; Hedieh Daeila, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (accounting); Jay Danner, Bachelor of Science, construction management; Steve Dao, Bachelor of Arts, economics; Raechel Dawson, Bachelor of Arts, communication (journalism); Thomas Day, Bachelor of Science, biochemistry (chemistry); Kyle Dennison, Bachelor of Arts, political science (political economy); Andrew Depaola, Bachelor of Science, computing and software systems; Skye Deremer, Bachelor of Arts, psychology; Casey Dickson, Bachelor of Arts, English; Kaylee Donahue, Bachelor of Arts, psychology; Morgan Doocy, Bachelor of Arts, linguistics; Kalie Dotson, Bachelor of Arts, psychology; Shayla Plooy, Bachelor of Arts, early childhood and family studies; Andrew Duenkel, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (entrepreneurship); Benjamin Dulken, Bachelor of Science, bioengineering; Lisa Dunham, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering; Rachel Dussell, Bachelor of Arts, environmental studies; Monica Dvorak, Bachelor of Arts, English; Morgan Eagar, Bachelor of Arts, mathematics (teacher preparation); Christopher Edwards, Bachelor of Arts, English (creative writing); Kelly Eggers, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Michael Ellis, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Joseph Enyeart, Bachelor of Science, biology (ecology, evolution, conservation); Nicolas Escobar, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Jaime Fajardo, Bachelor of Arts, (society, ethics, and human behavior); Ashley Farner, (society,

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 • ethics, and human behavior); Christina Farno, Bachelor of Arts, political science; Michelle Feldman, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Jason Felt, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Michael Fisher, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Alexa Forster, Bachelor of Arts, sociology; Yunlong Fu, Bachelor of Arts, biochemistry, and Bachelor of Science, chemistry; Bryant Fujino, Bachelor of Arts, American ethnic studies; Rachel Fukuda, Bachelor of Science, biology (ecology, evolution, conservation); Heather Gee, Bachelor of Science, speech and hearing (communication disorders); John Geil, Bachelor of Science, chemical engineering; Sheila Ghods, Bachelor of Arts, communication (psychology); Maxwell Gray, Bachelor of Science, chemical engineering and Bachelor of Science, bioresource science and engineering; Vanessa Ha, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (marketing); Brian Haderlie, Bachelor of Science, earth and space sciences; Alicia Halberg, Bachelor of Arts, communication (journalism, political science); Shannon Harris, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Satoru Hayashi, Bachelor of Arts, (communication); Paul Heasly, Bachelor of Arts, mathematics (teacher preparation); Ryan Hebert, Bachelor of Arts, history; Amie Heisserman, Bachelor of Arts, interdisciplinary studies (society, ethics and human behavior); James Henderson, Bachelor of Arts, economics; Eric Hensdill, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (information systems, finance); Terri Hillier, Bachelor of Arts, English; Luke Hoberecht, Bachelor of Science, biochemistry; Ashley Hogan, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (marketing); Leslie Hollaway, Bachelor of Science, speech and hearing sciences; Abigail Houck, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Stuart Hunter, Bachelor of Arts, sociology; Andrew Hwang, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (entrepreneur; marketing); Thelma Hyde, Bachelor of Science, nursing, Tiffany Ingersoll, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Samuel Irish, Bachelor of Arts, psychology; Monica Ittes, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (accounting); Benjamin Jaffe, Bachelor of Arts, business administration (accounting); Jennifer Johnson, Bachelor of Arts, sociology; Haik Kalantarian, Bachelor of Science, electrical engineering; Tyler Kamstra, Bachelor of Science, informatics, John Karanja, Bachelor of Arts, healthcare leadership; Christo-

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Soccer club premieres women’s teams

Mountain bike festival offers muddy thrills By Lillian Tucker Issaquah Press reporter

By Brandon Adam Issaquah Press intern The Issaquah Soccer Club is promoting two new Women’s Premier Soccer League teams. One team is playing while the other is provisional but still practices with the club. The club is off to a promising start of the season, winning two of its first games. The team premiered with a home game win May 25, 3-0, against Eugene Metro. The team enjoyed its latest victory June 1 against the Portland Rain, 2-0, at Skyline High School. The staff and players of the new team are optimistic about the club’s season. “I think it’s going great,” mid fielder Rosie Jaye said. “I think we have a lot of potential as long as we can start to bond and communicate.” Jaye is a college student attending the University of the Puget Sound, majoring in business. Another local player on the club is forward Theresa Henle, a graduate of Issaquah High School and also a student at University of Puget Sound. “We have a lot of players from different schools and it’s fun to get them altogether and start playing,” Henle said. Many of the players and staff come from diverse areas and age groups. The club consists of three international players; the ages of the team players range between 18 and 30. Forward Maylee Attin-Johnson, from Trinidad and Tobago, is one of the international players; she scored the first goal minutes into the first half of the match against the Portland Rain. “It looks promising,” president of the club Bret Knutson said regarding the season. “Coach Redwine is doing a good job.” Head coach Erin Redwine is new to the club. Redwine is a graduate from Issaquah High school as well as the head coach for Northwest University. She also has a semi-professional athletic history playing with the Women’s League Seattle Sounders. “I couldn’t be happier,” Redwine said regarding the team’s progress. “I feel like there’s no limit.”

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BY GREG FARRAR

Brent Harnack goes airborne in the National Modified class hydroplane, NM-88 Mr. Jiggs, on the way to his victory June 10 on Lake Sammamish during the 16th annual Tastin’ n Racin’ at Lake Sammamish State Park.

Tastin’ n Racin’ hydros roar on despite attendance drop off By Matt Carstens Issaquah Press reporter The 16th annual Tastin’ n Racin’ was filled with thunderous hydroplanes, high-flying wake boarders and classic hot rods, but what was most important for young Cooper Leavitt was that he get his candy from the Seafair pirates. “Gimmie some!” he shouted at the swashbuckler. “Is that any way to ask?” the buccaneer barked back. Disappointed, Cooper lowered his head and mumbled, “Please?” as his father lathered him up with sunscreen. “All right, but only if you let your dad finish putting your sunscreen on!” Sunscreen was definitely needed on June 10, but despite the sunny, 66-degree day, attendance was lackluster at best. “It went smooth from an operation standpoint,” event director Craig Cooke said. “But the attendance was down. Probably on Saturday because the weather was threatening, it never really kicked into blue sky, and today it

BY GREG FARRAR

Local hydroplane driver Kip Brown returns to the pits June 10 in the 5-liter class E-1 Peters & May after his last race of the day at Tastin’ n Racin. got nicer as the day went on but I’m just thinking that people were thinking that it’s not all that nice, so it was not a stellar turn out.” Even though they weren’t out in droves, Cooke said the people that did make it out had a great time. First-timer Andrew Isaksen, who’s been a big hydroplane fan for awhile, was out and about

with his wife and child. “The last time I was at a boat race was way back when during the unlimited, before they put in all the family policies at Seafair,” he said. “It’s a little different, but it looks like it’s organized well. We just came to wander, trying to see

Walking along the trail through Duthie Hill Park on June 9, the only sign that a mountain bike festival was taking place was the occasional rider that whizzed past. Nearing the center of the 130-acre park, the tops of tents began to peek out through the trees. Soon, music seeped into the air and a clearing gave way to booths, bikes and people with mud-caked legs. “We are celebrating mountain biking. This is just a great chance for everyone to get together,” said Stacy Karacostas, communications and membership director for the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. For the third year in a row, the non-profit group hosted the Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival. The event attracted more than 1,200 people. “This is our biggest event of the year…we are definitely hopping,” Karacostas added. Karacostas was busy that day renewing memberships, selling raffle tickets and handing out information packs. Around her, local vendors sold bratwursts, bike companies held demonstrations and a few festivalgoers paused for a break in the beer garden. Other riders took advantage of the park’s new practice features, like progression jumps and two pump tracks that allow riders to practice navigating the bike over bumps. Those in the mood for some friendly competition took part in the Duthie Dash, a cross country time trial race, the Dual Slalom Race or the Jump-Off Huck Contest, where riders soared into the air to cheer of the crowd. “This is so exciting. Active rec-

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reation is such an important part of our parks,” King County Councilwoman Kathy Lambert said. The representative for Sammamish and Issaquah didn’t let the fact that she has to temporarily use crutches to get around keep her from hiking into the festival grounds. “It’s important we honor people who are biking and get more and more people involved,” she said. Lambert was there that day to help celebrate the completion of the second phase of the joint effort between King County and the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to build eight miles of mountain biking trails in Duthie Hill Park. While two miles of free ride trails offer large jumps and stunts, six miles of cross country bike trails offer something for everyone. “The park accommodates all levels,” said Butch Lovelace, King County youth sports facility grant manager. “The demographic of the 68-year-old mountain biking woman is not who I had in mind, but they’re out here.” So far, Lovelace said, about $350,000 from the county, $150,000 from the state, thousands of private donations and nearly 20,000 volunteer hours have gone into creating the mountain bike park. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance officials estimate that the park already receives more than 75,000 visits a year. “It’s been a really successful partnership with a really modest amount of money,” he said. “The park was built for mountain bikers by mountain bikers.” Samuel Baker, 9, and his family live just down the street

The 1-liter class hydroplane race begins with six drivers sprinting for the start. The class was won in the weekend’s races by Corey Peabody, of Fife, in the Y-5.

BY LILLIAN TUCKER

The Jump-Off Huck Contest at the Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival gave riders the chance to catch air on some of the largest jumps at Duthie Hill Park.

Former Issaquah basketball star’s Swagga looms large By Matt Carstens Issaquah Press reporter

Jon Brockman, former University of Washington basketball player, models the Swagga Suit, a onesie devleoped by Issaquah High School graduate Gillian Pennington. BY GILLIAN PENNINGTON/ SWAG

For Issaquah High School grad, and soon-to-be University of Washington grad Gillian Pennington, there is no such thing as a lack of enthusiasm. Her approach to everything in life seems to be one where going full speed is not fast enough, and there’s never a time where fun will be sacrificed. This work hard, play hard attitude has brought her — and business partners Josh Brewer and Elaina Tursi — great success recently, as their start up company SWAG (also known as Sweet Washington Athletic Gear) has become what seems like an overnight success. But like success, there were plenty of bumps in the road. Pennington is a senior at the UW and as an entrepreneurship major, one of the final classes she must take is the two-quarter course Creating a Company. Within the first two weeks the students must assign themselves groups,

come up with a company idea and start the process of getting it off the ground. “Originally I wanted to make UW gear,” Pennington said. “I said, ‘Let’s make neon gear, or hats that are vintage.’ And then Josh had the idea to make thermal long johns. ‘Wouldn’t that be ridiculous, wouldn’t that be so funny?’ Then we were trying to look for manufacturers overseas that would make that and we couldn’t find anybody. So we were going to have to make it from scratch, like tell them how to make a thermal onesie, and we don’t even know how to make it. Like how do we do that?” There were plenty of questions early. Who’s going to make it? How are they going to make it? What will be the cost? And most importantly, what are they going to name it? Originally going with the name no one was that particularly fond of “Dog Duds,” the team wracked their brains for a few weeks before it came to them in a moment of clarity.

“I’d been thinking about it for two weeks because we didn’t want Dog Duds,” Brewer said. “So we said everyone come up with something and all of a sudden a light bulb went off and we all got really excited.” Thus SWAG was born. “We want everyone to know what a Swagga Suit is and associate it with our product,” Pennington said. “Like everyone knows Kleenex and everyone knows Snuggie. That’s the mini-dream.” After some more hiccups with manufacturers, they finally found a company out of Pakistan that would produce the product. Deciding to embroider the Washington logo, after they got it the first sample back, Pennington was thrilled. “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s like a real product! We’re a real company!’” she said. Next, the group acquired a $1,500 loan from a panel of investors brought in by their professor, See SWAGGA

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Swagga Suit FROM PAGE B4

John Castel. “When they first came up with it people were a little bit skeptical.” Castel said. “But they stuck with it. The judges decided they would fund the plan, it was pretty well done, kind of novel.” From Castel’s point of view as the professor, the team had ups and downs, but it was all a part of the learning process. “I think they made it as hard as possible by going to Pakistan to find the manufacturer,” he said. “But they were doing that to try to keep the costs down, which is a sensible thing to do. Then they started out thinking they would start selling it for only slightly more than they paid for it to try to attract more students to buy it, and by the time they got around to doing the math on that they realized that wasn’t such a good idea either.” After overcoming all the logistical challenges, there was one more issue: how to market a Swagga Suit. After being told by judges and students alike that they should get a celebrity endorsement, Pennington’s personal connections led her to none other than the Husky basketball legend Jon Brockman. To make a long story short, Pennington worked for the women’s basketball team and happened to be good friends with the men’s basketball team manager, who grew up as next-door neighbors with Brockman. “I was talking to my friend and I said, ‘Who can you get me?’” Pennington said. “And he said ‘Oh, Jon would totally do this in a heartbeat, Jon’s an awesome guy, super goofy.’” Pennington met Brockman at an open gym, shot some photos and tweeted them out. After they were retweeted by Brockman’s personal account, the Swagga suit took off. “I was in class and my computer was open and email came in,” Brewer said. “It was a Google alert letting me know that we were blogged about on Yahoo! Sports and I forwarded it onto the group.” Pennington couldn’t believe it. “I was freaking out,” she said. “I called my mom. I was like ‘We’re on Yahoo! Sports!’ and she was like, ‘You’re not on Yahoo! Sports.’” From there it showed up everywhere on the web. NBC Sports, Buzz Feed and Seattle Sports Nation were among the many to pick up the story. Even local sports talk show hosts Kevin Calabaro and Jim Moore were filling the airwaves with love for the Swagga Suit. The overnight popularity has been a little bit overwhelming, but Pennington and Brewer already have plans of expanding their products to the University of Oregon and Washington State University by the fall. “The nice thing about the product is it’s so scalable, it can really be used for anything,” Brewer said. One person who’s not surprised by all of the Swagga success is

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Issaquah High School girl’s basketball coach Kathy Gibson. “I first met Gil and instantly she makes an impact with her smile,” Gibson said. “Her enthusiasm, her zest for life and I think she approached everything she did and probably everything she does with that same spirit, that same enthusiasm.” The Swagga Suit product also doesn’t surprise Gibson one bit. “I heard that she was starting a company,” she said. “And then she sent me a picture of the Swagga Suit, and that has Gil written all over it. I’m sure there’s other people that I need to credit their involvement, but whatever she does she’s going to be successful and she’s going to have fun doing it.” Pennington was on the Eagle’s varsity basketball team all four years. During her tenure, they came in fourth, fifth and second in the state tournament. “We were pretty darn good,” Gibson said. “Consistently went to state, her class was a really good class, a really close class, she was lucky in that way. I think there were seven seniors that graduated along with Gil. They were just a really tight knit class. She was a big part of that.” The same leadership qualities that were evident during her basketball career have translated brilliantly to her work with the Swagga Suit. “You just want to keep talking to her because she just has that engaging personality,” Gibson said. “That’s the way she approached everything. Basketball-wise she was a great leader for us. She had a knee injury, but that didn’t stop her involvement, her enthusiasm. She was a wonderful, wonderful kid to have around. I was lucky to be able to coach a person like Gil.” Pennington walked with her graduating class June 9 and will complete her degree after a few classes this summer. After that, whether or not they want to pursue the company further is a little bit up in the air. “That’s what we’re going to need to figure out pretty quickly,” Pennington said. “With the potential we can, not right away obviously, but that’s what some of our mentors from our business classes have been telling us. We need to figure out how much we would need to make, how big our business needs to grow in order to make this amount per year. I definitely think we both want to pursue it, this thing has a huge amount of potential, who knows if we’ll be able to grow it to that potential, but this could be the next Snuggie, so let’s do it.” Whether this onesie becomes the biggest thing since the Snuggie, or just another fad product, the people Pennington has surrounded herself with believe that she has the one quality that is necessary for all entrepreneurs to have: SWAG. Matt Carstens: 392-6434 ext. 236, or ipsports@isspress.com. Comment at www. issaquahpress.com.

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4June 13, 10 a.m. — Issaquah Alps/I-90 Corridor Hike: Leader’s choice, Moderate, Established trails. 7-9 miles, 1,800- to 2,500-foot elevation gain. Contact Hazel Weissman at 724-816-0534 or allseasonhiking@ hotmail.com. 4June 14, 11:30 a.m. — Surrounding Area Dog Hike: DOGS WELCOME. Bring leash, water and scoop supplies. Leader’s choice, easy hike, social pace, 2-4 miles, 100- to 300-foot elevation gain. Contact Tom Pohle 481-234. 4June 16 9 a.m. — Tiger Mountain Hike Loop hike to West Tiger 1 via High Point Trail, Dwight’s Way, Tiger #1 Trail. Return via Tiger #1, Rail Road Grade, Tiger Mountain Trail and High Point Way Trail. Very Strenuous. Bring your Washington Discover Pass. Eight Miles, 2,600-foot elevation gain. Contact Scott Prueter at 269-3079. 4June 16 1 p.m. — Tiger Mountain Hike. Tradition Loop. Learn a bit of the area’s geology. Five miles, 6,000foot gain. Contact Dave Kappler 3923571. 4June 17 9:30 a.m. — Cougar Mountain Hike: Hike the East Cap Loops. See possible wildflowers, views and wildlife presentation. Great Father’s Day hike. 3.5 miles, 600-foot elevation gain. Contact Steve Williams 453-8997.

Adult sports/activities 4Open Gym Volleyball; Ages 16+ Community Center Courts 1, 2 and 3.

Hydros FROM PAGE B4

some of the hydroplane boats.” Some other rookies to Tastin’ n Racin’ were the sponsors of the Miss Slabjack boat Dave Freeburd and his father Bill Freeburd. Steve Lamson, one of the agents that finds sponsors for the boat teams, convinced the Freeburds to come out to Tastin’ n Racin’ since their company Slabjack is based in Issaquah. “He’s been working on us for a few years trying to get us out here,” Dave Freeburd said. “This year just seemed to be the right fit because our office is right here in Issaquah. It just seemed like a good idea to sponsor a local event and we got a pretty good boat out there.” Miss Slabjack won both of the Grand Prix heats on June 9 and finished in first place overall for in the Grand Prix division. “It runs really well,” Bill Freeburd said. Both Freeburds were raised on hydroplane racing and make it out to Seafair every year, so it was exciting for both of them to sponsor a winner. “It’s still floating right now, so it must be doing OK!” Bill Freeburd said.

Festival FROM PAGE B4

and estimate they have totaled about 40 hours volunteering in the park. With more than 60 hours logged building trails and features, 16-year-old Max Prendergast, of Sammamish, held his last birthday at Duthie and even has a jump named after him. “I love this place…I’ve got to know so many people out here.

Mondays 6 to 9 p.m. 4Open Gym Basketball; ages 16+ Community Center Courts 1, 2 and 3. Tuesdays 6 to 9 p.m. 4Noon Time Hoops; ages 16+ Community Center Courts 1, 2 and 3. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, noon to 2 p.m. 440+ Noon Time Hoops; ages 40+ Community Center Court 2. Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. Volleyball 4Coed league — Issaquah Parks coed league for ages 18 and older is registering teams for its summer league. Call 837-3341.

Youth sports/activities Fencing

4Issaquah Parks offers fencing for ages 8-12 until June 5, Tuesdays from 7:15-8:15 p.m., at Endeavour Elementary School. Class is taught by Washington Fencing Academy. No experience is needed to take the class. Call 837-3300. Wrestling

4June 25-27, Commuter Wrestling Camp at Skyline High School. Sammie Henson, assistant head wrestling coach at the University of Oklahoma, will be the featured coach. The camp is for wrestlers grades six through 12. Learn more or register for the camp at www.sammiehenson.com. Other details are available at www.skylinewrestling. com/hensonwrestlingcamp.htm. 4Soccer Registration for Issaquah Soccer Club’s Recreation Teams U6-U18 is on-going, www.issaquahsoccerclub.org

Local driver Kip Brown raced in both the 2.5 Stock and the 5 Liter divisions in a boat that had touched the water for the first time June 9. Construction started in February, and after four months of boat building, Brown was thrilled. “To have it come out of the box as competitive as it is, it makes it all worth while,” he said. “I’m ecstatic, the whole team is ecstatic about how this thing ran.” Brown is the reigning 2011 national high point champion in the 5-liter race. So even though attendance was down, Cooke was thrilled to see that the event still has its hard-core followers. “I was driving a golf cart around once everything was settled in,” Cooke said. “So I was cruising around the parking lot a picking up people that looked like they were in for a bit of a hike, and gave them rides and they loved Tastin’ n Racin’. A lot of people have been there for years before and a lot of them it was their sixth, seventh or eighth time. One guy had never missed one in all 16 years. That’s always good to hear.” Matt Carstens: 392-6434 ext. 236, or ipsports@isspress.com. Comment at www. issaquahpress.com.

There is such a sense of community,” he said. Prendergast said for him, the mountain bike riding is freedom. “Being out in the woods with my friends, it takes me away from homework and the world,” he added. Karacostas said she was surprised when she learned that many of the volunteers were local high school students. “You don’t usually see people that age out here on their own volition,” she said. “Everyone is just so excited …they have just been awesome.”

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Tim Lincecum scheduled to face M’s June 16 If all goes according to plan, Tim Lincecum, former Liberty High School and University of Washington star and current San Francisco Giant, will face the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field for the first time in his career. The two-time Cy Young Award winner is having struggles this year, posting a 6.00 earned run average, along with a 2-7 record in his first 13 starts. The Giants previously visited the Mariners at Safeco during May 2009, but Lincecum pitched the previous day, missing the Mariners series by one day. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. June 16.

Cougar Mountain Trail Run series continues The second of the SCOTT Cougar Mountain Trail Run series will take place June 16. “The course builds on itself throughout the series and brings runners through a lush forest of fern-lined, single-track trails, over hills and along marshes and wetland habitats,” according to the Northwest Trail Runs website. The only distance option for this race is eight miles. Runners can register online at www. ultrasignup.com or by mail.

Liberty basketball player signs with Montana Western Liberty High School girl’s basketball player Aspen Winegar signed her letter of intent to play basketball at the University of Montana Western. Winegar earned four varsity letters in basketball and was

Soccer: Positive influence on area youth FROM PAGE B4

Director Jimmy Ball said he feels passionate about what the team represents in the Issaquah area. “I just want the young girls of this area to see that in soccer you can play at every level and have the opportunities to play at stadiums full of people,” he said. Redwine is also positive about the team’s influence on Issaquah’s youth. “I think it’s exciting for the chance for these young girls to look up to first-class athletes,” Redwine said. The soccer club is also increasing in popularity. “Every time we have a game, more and more people are coming out,” said Kim Tate, social media and public relations associate. “Our social media presence is growing more every week, which is good because it is the best form of marketing right now.” Tate said she hopes the club can promote a positive image to the Issaquah community. She believes that the mission of the club is to unite the people of Issaquah by attending games.

named a captain along with the most valuable player at Liberty. She rose through the rankings of the all-league teams in her time at Liberty, making honorable mention in 2010, second team all-league in 2011, and first team all-conference and all-state in 2012. “Aspen Winegar was a positive force on the Liberty girls basketball team for four years,” Liberty head coach Randy Leifer said in a press release. “She is an outstanding player that can play with her back to the basket in the post or move outside where she led the league in three-point shooting percentage. Aspen is not only an excellent player, she is also a great teammate who set a good example for others, worked hard, was very coachable and kept teammates smiling.” The University of Montana Western competes in the Frontier Conference of the National Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Issaquah School District baseball players drafted Three Issaquah School District baseball players were drafted in last week’s Major League Baseball Amateur player draft. Skyline High School grad and current Bellevue College pitcher Adrian Sampson was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 166th overall pick in the fifth round. His Bellevue College teammate and Liberty High School grad Ian Parmley was chosen by the Toronto Blue Jays two rounds later in the seventh round with the 235th overall pick. Skyline senior catcher Jim Sinatro was chosen in the 35th round by the Houston Astros with the 1,059th overall pick.

“If I were to create a message right here, right now, on the spot, it would be to better the community and the lives of Issaquah through the game and community involvement,” she said. Though the club is having a strong start to the season, the challenge to overcome so far is the team’s diversity. Many of the athletes come from rival schools. “A lot of these girls are competitors throughout the year,” Redwine said. “They battle most of the year and they’re coming together as teammates.” Jaye said she feels the team is improving in camaraderie. “I feel like we’re the underdogs in this league because we have not had much time to get to know each other,” she said. “I think Erin’s doing a really great job bringing a lot of the new girls together.” Players and staff members said they appreciate the coaching of Redwine and her ability to bring cohesion to the team. “Erin’s awesome, everybody loves her,” Henle said. “She’s great to be able to train with. She’s done a good job of recruiting girls.” The club’s next home game will be June 15, against the Spokane Shine at Issaquah High School. Adult tickets can be purchased for $5 at the gate. Tickets for kids 6 and younger are free. Players already registered with the club get a free season pass. Brandon Adam: 392-6434 or isspress@ isspress.com. Comment at www. issaquahpress.com.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Maple Hills musical pays homage to rock

By Lillian Tucker Issaquah Press reporter To celebrate the end of the year, fifth-graders at Maple Hills Elementary School did what many of them enjoy most — performing. “I love entertaining people,” Andrew Intonti said. Fitted in a leather jacket and white T-shirt, the elementary school student portrayed Little Richard in the fifth-grade musical “Rock and Roll Forever.” Dipping back into the golden oldies decade, Maple Hills’ 67 fifthgrade students sang and danced their way through the 30-minute production. The June 7 show at the school included classic hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Tutti Frutti.” “Performing is something they love to do,” music teacher Catherin Justle said. “When they are in here (the auditorium) they get excited.” This same group of students has been taking part in an annual musical since kindergarten. However, this was the first year they had spoken lines. The new addition proved to be very popular among the young thespians. “I thought it would be fun to have lots of speaking parts and stand out in the music,” said Andrew, who volunteered for the roles of Little Richard. Another new addition this year was choreography. “It was fun because we got to dance and we’ve never got to dance in a musical before,” said Bailee Hawkins, whose role included speaking about Elvis and squealing at pop stars like The Beatles. “I was worried I’d forget my part but when I said it, I wasn’t nervous.” Both Bailee and her friend Lacey Williams, who also had a speaking role, said they hoped to continue to be involved in theater. “It’s just fun to say it in front of the whole school,” Lacey said. “I practiced a lot.” Rehearsals for the production began at the end of April. From

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Several seventh- and eighth-grade members of the Issaquah Middle School choir pose with their trophy after winning first place at the Music in the Park competition June 2.

Middle school students make sweet music, win big at competition By Lillian Tucker Issaquah Press reporter PHOTOS BY LILLIAN TUCKER

Above, Lacey Williams, Drew Cain, Bailee Hawkins and Aden Bryan (from left) rock out on stage June 7 during Maple Hills Elementary School’s fifth-grade musical ‘Rock and Roll Forever.’ Below, Katelyn Wildermuth, Andrew Intonti and Hyrum Scott wait their turn to sing at the side of the stage. that point on, Justle used her twice-weekly 30-minute lessons with the students to teach them the show’s music, choreography and theatrics. “That’s a testament to how hard these students’ work – to present a musical of this quality in a short amount of time,” Justle said. “The students worked really hard with putting in the effort to do a great job in presenting their musical performance.” Before they started work on the musical, the fifth-grade class spent the majority of the year focusing on the state standards for musical education, Justle said. In

one unit, they learned to play the piano keyboard. In another, they studied composition and worked to write their own piece of music. The musical, Justle said, gave students the opportunity to learn lessons in drama and vocal-tone production. “The best part,” she said, “is seeing the success in the students’ performance and seeing how much they enjoy it.” Lillian Tucker: 392-6434, ext. 242, or ltucker@sammamishreview.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

Many factors went into making 2012 a special year

Members of every high school class believe themselves to be unique, exemplary, extraordinary or otherwise memorable for some reason. As graduating seniors, we are inclined to feel the same way about the Liberty High School class of 2012 which truly marks the end of an era. The long-awaited remodel is finally well under way at Liberty, and our graduating class will be the last to serve our entire four years in the old building while it was still somewhat recognizable. While a facelift for the school is much-deserved and will have many benefits, we are secretly proud of the facilities we’ve had the pleasure of occupying the past four years.

Hall Monitor Michael Payant and

Elise Tinseth

Next is the Liberty well-documented High School “curse” our class has brought to Liberty. During our four years here, some of the longest tenured Liberty staff members have retired. Many other teachers have taught our class,

become some of our favorites and then departed. This phenomenon has robbed all younger grades of departed teachers’ memorable lessons but granted our class the privilege of holding these teachers’ lessons as our own. When Principal Mike DeLetis leaves after this year, he will be the latest touched by our curse, and the final transition in what has been a complete administrative overhaul since we entered Liberty as freshmen four

years ago. Then, of course, we have the things of which every class at every school is proud. We have the state champion athletes; we have the academic superstars whose grade point averages we all envy; we have students who have their futures all planned out and many more who have no idea. Despite all of this, the thing we are most proud of is not tangible. It’s not something you can describe, it’s something you feel in an atmosphere where being nice is an expectation, not an aberration. And for everyone who was a part of the LHS class of 2012, we are and will always be special because of it.

The trophy case at Issaquah Middle School just got a lot more crowded. The school’s music department brought home seven top awards from the Music in the Park competition in North Idaho on June 2. All three of the school’s groups — band, chorus and orchestra — won both first place in their divisions and best overall among the junior high/middle school musicians. Seventh grade chorus member Emily Rudolph also received a medal for best soloist in her age group. “We are so proud of these kids,” chorus instructor Karen Lee said. “And we got these big trophies.” While the music department at Issaquah Middle School includes sixth graders, only the advanced seventh and eighth-grade students attended the contest. Held at Coeur d’Alene High School, the students spent the morning performing pieces for the contest’s judges. With the hard part over, everyone ventured north to Silverwood Theme Park, where the awards ceremony was held that evening. “There were about 1,400 student performers,” Lee said. “The orchestra and band teachers and I all felt that the kids did well. We really didn’t get a chance to hear the others so we really had no idea that they would win all their divisions.” Lee’s choir sang two pieces, including “Sing Alleluia, Clap Your Hands.” The group ended the a capella song in six parts with each section performing a different clapping rhythm. For their second piece the students

combined different selections from “Les Misérables.” It was during this performance that Rudolph sang “I Dreamed a Dream,” for which she won the soloist award. “She is a little star,” Lee said, adding that Rudolph acts as well and has already toured around the country with a production of “Annie.” “She has great energy and she’s a good leader.” Orchestra teacher Terry Shade said she also has great leadership in her group of young musicians. “Some students show natural leadership, others need to be molded a bit,” she wrote in an email. “The students who are attracted to the string instruments are usually students who do really well in school. They show discipline, hard work and fantastic attitude.” With only a few weeks of rehearsals behind it, the 75-member orchestra won its two awards for its performance of “Wood Splitter’s Fanfare” by Brian Balmages and “Petite Overture” by Eliot Del Bergo. “The kids did a wonderful job,” Shade wrote. “The sound was really huge.” After a morning of performing, an afternoon of riding rollercoasters and an awards ceremony where Issaquah Middle School continually was called out the students and teachers settled in for a long drive back to Issaquah. One student, Shade wrote, fell asleep on the bus with a large trophy on his lap. Lillian Tucker: 392-6434, ext. 242, or ltucker@sammamishreview.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

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02‑2355 LEGAL NOTICE ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT #411 INVITATION TO BID Bid No. 484, Pizza Sealed bids will be received by the Issaquah School Dis‑ trict No. 411, in the lobby of the Administration Building at 565 NW Holly Street, Is‑ saquah, WA 98027 until 10:‑ 00am PDT on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, for the pur‑ pose of providing pizza for the District’s Food Services De‑ partment. Said bids will then and there be publicly opened. Bidders and others properly in‑ terested are invited to be present at the opening. Bids received after the time fixed for opening cannot be consid‑ ered and will be returned. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the bid‑ der and addressed as follows: Issaquah School District No. 411, Attn: Purchasing Ser‑ vices, 565 NW Holly St., Is‑ saquah, WA 98027. The lower left‑hand corner of the envelope shall be marked: Bid No. 484 – Pizza, To be opened by ISD Director of Pur‑ chasing ONLY. The Issaquah School District Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any infor‑ malities or irregularities in any bid or in the bidding. Bids

210-Public Notices may not be withdrawn be‑ tween the time set for the opening and the award of con‑ tract, unless said award is de‑ layed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days. For more information or a copy of the Bid please call Purchasing Services at 425‑ 837‑7070. BY ORDER OF: Sue Maybee Director of Purchasing Ser‑ vices Issaquah School District, No. 411 Published in The Issaquah Press on 6/06/12 & 6/13/12 02‑2363 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Notice of Trustee’s Sale TS# 057‑011888 Order # 30257895I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that UTLS DEFAULT SERVICES‑WA, INC‑ A WASHINGTON COR‑ PORATION, the undersigned Trustee will on 7/13/2012, at 10:00 A.M. at At the 4th Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, to‑wit: LOT 1, KIRKLAND SHORT PLAT SPL04‑00008, RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUM‑ BER 20041116900007, IN KING COUNTY, WASHING‑ TON Commonly known as: 9926 NE 130TH AVENUE, KIRKLAND, WA 98033 APN: 388810‑0221‑02 which is sub‑ ject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/20/2006, recorded 2/22/2006, under Au‑ ditor’s File No. 20060222001018, records of King County, Washington, from PETER R. WELLER & JOHNA M. WELLER, HUS‑ BAND & WIFE, as Grantor(s), to CHICAGO TITLE INSUR‑ ANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obliga‑ tion in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA‑ TION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial in‑ terest in which was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass‑Through Cer‑ tificates Series FH06‑01, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capac‑ ity as agent for the Trustee un‑ der the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. II. No action com‑ menced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pend‑ ing to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by rea‑ son of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obliga‑ tion secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in ar‑ rears: Total payments from 2/1/2010 through 4/6/2012 $102,335.13 Total late charges 2/1/2010 4/6/2012 27 $4,239.27 Total advances $0.00 TOTAL DUE THE BEN‑ EFICIARY $106,417.39 IV. The sum owing on the obliga‑ tion secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $484,893.21, together with in‑ terest as provided in the Note from 1/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are pro‑ vided by statute. V. The above‑described real property will be sold to satisfy the ex‑ pense of sale and the obliga‑ tion secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 7/13/2012. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by 7/2/2012 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a dis‑ continuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before 7/2/2012, (11 days be‑ fore the sale date), the default‑ (s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 7/2/2012 (11 days before the sale date), and be‑ fore the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded ju‑ nior lien or encumbrance pay‑ ing the entire principal and in‑ terest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and ad‑ vances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and cur‑ ing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: PETER R. WELLER & JOHNA M. WELLER, HUSBAND & WIFE 9926 NE 130TH AVENUE KIRKLAND, WA 98033 PE‑ TER WELLER 9926 NE 130TH AVENUE KIRKLAND, WA 98033 JOHNA M WELLER 9926 NE 130TH AV‑ ENUE KIRKLAND, WA 98033 by both first class and certi‑ fied mail on 6/8/2010 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous

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place on the real property de‑ scribed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has posses‑ sion of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above‑described property. IX. Anyone having any objec‑ tion to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be af‑ forded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCU‑ PANTS OR TENANTS (If ap‑ plicable under RCS 61.24.040‑ (9)) The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to pos‑ session of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest ju‑ nior to the deed of trust, in‑ cluding occupants and ten‑ ants. After the 20th day follow‑ ing the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary pro‑ ceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter 59.12 RCW. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the success‑ ful bidder shall have no fur‑ ther recourse. THIS IS AN AT‑ TEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: 4/6/2012 UTLS DE‑ FAULT SERVICES‑WA, INC‑ A WASHINGTON CORPORA‑ TION, Successor Trustee By: Kathy Grant Its: Vice Presi‑ dent A‑4228780 06/13/2012, 07/04/2012 Published in The Issaquah Press on 6/13/12 & 7/04/12 02‑2389 LEGAL NOTICE ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF SURPLUS SALES The Issaquah School District will be holding two sales of surplus furniture and equip‑ ment. There will be no com‑ puter systems at these sales. The sales will take place on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 3:00pm ‑ 5:00pm at Liberty High School, 16655 SE 136th St, Renton, WA 98059 and Monday, June 25, 2012 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Briar‑ wood Elementary, 17020 SE 134th St., Renton, WA 98059. Checks and cash only. Ques‑ tions can be referred to the

Purchasing Office at 425‑837‑ 7071. Published in The Issaquah Press on 5/30/12 & 6/13/12 02‑2391 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ISSAQUAH NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED BY ISSAQUAH CITY COUNCIL Following is a summary of the ordinance passed by the Is‑ saquah City Council on June 6, 2012, to be published in the Issaquah Press on June 13, 2012, effective date of June 18, 2012. ORDINANCE NO. 2652 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASH‑ INGTON, REGULATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF RETAIL CARRYOUT BAGS, REQUIR‑ ING RETAIL ESTABLISH‑ MENTS TO COLLECT A PASS‑THROUGH CHARGE FROM CUSTOMERS RE‑ QUESTING RECYCLABLE PAPER CARRYOUT BAGS, AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER IN THE IS‑ SAQUAH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.05 ‑ RETAIL CARRYOUT BAGS; AMEND‑ ING SECTION 1.36.030 IMC TO ADD TO THE SCHED‑ ULE OF INFRACTIONS; AU‑ THORIZING THE ADMINIS‑ TRATION TO CONDUCT A REUSABLE BAG DISTRIBU‑ TION AND PUBLIC EDUCA‑ TION EFFORT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEC‑ TIVE DATE.

CHAPTER 8.05 ‑ RETAIL CARRYOUT BAGS; AMEND‑ ING SECTION 1.36.030 IMC TO ADD TO THE SCHED‑ ULE OF INFRACTIONS; AU‑ THORIZING THE ADMINIS‑ TRATION TO CONDUCT A REUSABLE BAG DISTRIBU‑ TION AND PUBLIC EDUCA‑ TION EFFORT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEC‑ TIVE DATE. Complete text of the ordi‑ nance is posted at City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way and the Is‑ saquah 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 6/13/12 02‑2393 LEGAL NOTICE ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COUNCIL NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE The following street will be closed to traffic on Saturday, June 23rd from 7am until 5pm for the Annual Highlands Day Festival in Issaquah High‑ lands: NE Park Drive be‑ tween 25th Ave NE and 30th

ORDINANCE NO. 2652 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASH‑ INGTON, REGULATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF RETAIL CARRYOUT BAGS, REQUIR‑ ING RETAIL ESTABLISH‑ MENTS TO COLLECT A PASS‑THROUGH CHARGE FROM CUSTOMERS RE‑ QUESTING RECYCLABLE PAPER CARRYOUT BAGS, AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER IN THE IS‑ SAQUAH MUNICIPAL CODE

02‑2394 LEGAL NOTICE DARIGOLD, INC. Modification of Coverage Under the Washington Dept. of Ecology’s NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Dischages Darigold, Inc.is seeking modifi‑ cation of coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology’s NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Dis‑ charges Associated with In‑ dustrial Activities at the indus‑ trial site, known as Darigold ‑ Issaquah located at 611 Front Street North in Issaquah. Activities requiring permit modification include request‑ ing a waiver of level 2 correc‑ tive action after installation of a new sampling port in De‑ cember 2011. With the prior approval of the Department of Ecology, we relocated our sampling location further downstream. Samples col‑ lected from the new Ecology‑

02‑2396 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE AN EXISTING WATER RIGHT TAKE NOTICE: That WA State Patrol Fire Training Academy of North‑ bend, Washington on March

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CITY OF ISSAQUAH NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED BY ISSAQUAH CITY COUNCIL Following is a summary of the ordinance passed by the Is‑ saquah City Council on June 6, 2012, to be published in the Issaquah Press on June 13, 2012, effective date of June 18, 2012.

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approved sampling site are more representative of actual stormwater discharge condi‑ tions. Sample collection at the previous sampling point re‑ quired the removal of a pre‑ treatment filter, which meant that unfiltered samples were collected and submitted for analysis. To date, data from samples collected at the new sampling site have met all Ecology benchmarks. Any person desiring to present their views to the De‑ partment of Ecology concern‑ ing this application may notify Ecology in writing within 30 days from the last date of pub‑ lication of this notice. Com‑ ments may be submitted to: Washington Dept of Ecology Water Quality Program – In‑ dustrial Stormwater, PO Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504‑7696 Published in The Issaquah Press on 6/13/12 & 6/20/12

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JUNE Village Theatre presents “The Producers” through July 1 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theater, 303 Front St. N., $22 to $62, 392-2202

Chris Stevens and the Surf Monkeys, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424

Author James Bradley signs his book, “A Man’s Point of View: On Women, Dating and Finding Love,” 3-6 p.m., Vino Bella

Titanic Anniversary Presentation with Don Lynch, 6-8 p.m., First Stage Theatre, 120 Front St. N., www. issaquah.kiwanis.org Fenders on Front Street, 8 a.m., Triple XXX Rootbeer Drivein and Front Street, Issaquah

The following bands from Kaleidoscope School of Music perform during Fenders on Front Street, at 195 Front St. N. — Symptom – 9:30 a.m.; Cats in a Bookstore – 10:30 a.m.; Electric Foot – 11:40 a.m.; Between the Lines – 1 p.m.; Batteries Not Included – 2 p.m. Massy Ferguson, 8 p.m., TreeHouse Point, 6922 PrestonFall City Road, $25, tickets available at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/242963

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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ feeds school record for Liberty drama awards By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

iberty High School performers — and a scene-stealing, man-eating plant — snapped up more awards than any other high school drama program in a statewide competition June 4. The school received four trophies for a recent production of “Little Shop of Horrors” in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s annual awards to recognize musical theater at high schools across the Evergreen State. The honor is akin to a Tony Award for student performers and productions. “Little Shop of Horrors” garnered awards for Outstanding Music Direction for choir director Robin Wood, Outstanding Scenic Design, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role and the top honor, Outstanding Overall Musical Production. “We have a strong production team and strong talent,” said Katherine Klekas, longtime Liberty drama program director. “I think that was what made this one so special is that it was consistent across the board.” The campy musical revolved around a carnivorous plant, Audrey II, a puppet comprised of limbs and vines crafted for the performance. Jeremy Dodd earned the Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role honor for a turn as a floral shop proprietor.

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The sophomore donned a bald cap and extensive makeup to transform from a teenager to the curmudgeonly Mr. Mushnik. “He’s a natural actor,” Klekas said. “He’s really fun to work with.” The awards, presented in a glitzy ceremony at The 5th Avenue Theatre, included a performance from nominated actors and actresses. Liberty performers offered a rendition of the classic “Little Shop of Horrors” number “Skid Row (Downtown)” for the 2,100-member theater audience. Tucker Goodman, a Liberty senior nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, sang “The Meek Shall Inherit” — a “Little Shop of Horrors” song from the timid protagonist, Seymour. Overall, the awards program included

At left, seniors Sierra Hunt (Audrey) and Tucker Goodman (Seymour) perform in Liberty High School’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors.’ Above, carnivorous plant Audrey II (Sheady ManningBruce, Natalie Gress and Addison Halpin-Higman) convinces Goodman to feed it. 191 nominations and 99 honorable mentions. Liberty performers garnered 13 nominations for “Little Shop of Horrors.” Statewide, 93 productions representing more than 9,000 students applied for consideration in the annual awards. Liberty started participating in the awards program in 2005. “Seussical” in 2006 received 11 nods, the most nominations a Liberty show received before “Little Shop of Horrors.” “It’s never a sure thing,” Klekas said. “There was a lot of really, really strong productions, so you just never know.” Issaquah High School earned honorable mention recognition for Outstanding Musical Direction for a fall production of “Fiddler on the Roof” — the debut musical at the school’s Perform-

ing Arts Center. Klekas credited students dedicated to technical aspects and stage performances, supportive parents and connections to Village Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Seattle Children’s Theatre. Professionals from the theaters offer guidance to students in the Liberty program. “Little Shop of Horrors” also bears the distinction as the last show presented at the existing Liberty performing arts center. The school is scheduled to open a rebuilt performing arts center during the 2012-13 school year. Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www. issaquahpress.com.

Local duo’s new album explores depths of emotion Adam Seyler digs deep to touch the tender side of love in newest CD from Adamink, ‘To Be Continued’

ON THE WEB 4“To Be Continued” is available for download online through www.adaminkmusic.com. 4 Follow Adamink on Twitter at @adaminkmusic.

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Adam and Jennifer Seyler, members of Adamink, recently released their latest album, ‘To Be Continued.’

The newest CD from a fusion band that features songs written and performed by two Issaquah residents has been released. “To Be Continued” features eight original tunes written and performed by Adam Seyler, with vocal harmony from his wife Jennifer and occasional percussion accompaniment from his brother Nathan. Thanks to advances in technology, Adam performs the lead vocals and plays saxophone, guitar and the keyboard. A music critic from Los Angeles said Adamink delivers a sound that is both unique and somehow familiar, with smooth overtones reminiscent of music from Charlie Parker and the Eagles with cutting edge melodies that were influenced by songs from Prince and Soundgarden. “Music is a huge part of who I am,” Seyler explained. “The words and melody captivate my creativity and give me the freedom to express who I am and who I want to become.” Jazz great George Clinton heard some of the

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music from “To Be Continued” last year while the various tracks were being laid in the studio. He compared Seyler’s sax riffs to the legendary Charlie Parker, saying, “He rocks. Adam totally brought funky new layers to the songs of some of the great ones.” As an avid musician, Seyler takes his saxophone whenever he is away from home to be ready to jam. Seyler said his music is an extension of the art he expresses through sculpture and murals. His murals decorate the lobby at the corporate offices of Amazon.com in Seattle. His has created commissioned art for private homes and local businesses for more than a decade. As a true craftsman who communicates his emotions with music, Seyler utilizes his own inspiration to remodel kitchens and bathrooms as the owner of Creative by Design. The company is known for “remodeling kitchens, baths and everything in between.”

Jennifer is his partner in the construction business as well. Dan Aznoff is a freelance writer. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.