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State OKs Tiger Mountain logging, surprises residents By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com “I’ve lived here 47 years and that’s the first time I’ve seen any logging,” Tiger Mountain resident Lorie Graff said. “It was shocking.” Graff said the clear-cutting of trees in what many thought was Tiger Mountain State Forest was the talk of her neighborhood. It’s not clear when it started, but the logging ended about a week ago. “It now looks disgusting,” resident Mike Shimchick wrote in an email. According to Graff, the best way to describe the affected site is near the “S” curve on Tiger Mountain Road. Graff and others are correct in thinking the area is part of Tiger Mountain State Forest, said Bob Redling, public information officer for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. But he added “state forest” doesn’t equal “state park” and all the preservation and protections that latter title implies. “Tiger Mountain State Forest is managed as what we call a working state forest,” Redling said. That being the case, he added, selling timber rights is not at all unusual. In this instance, Redling said the state sold 1.6 million board feet of timber to be harvested from five separate areas totaling
70 acres on the western edge of the state forest. The sale happened in December 2013. State rules require area cities and other local authorities be notified. The selling price was $771,555. Minus 25 percent that goes to the DNR for management fees, the money will benefit King County, ultimately helping support local services including schools and area fire departments. Redling said the harvested trees consisted mostly of Douglas fir, with hemlock, red alder and a few other species making up the rest. Those trees were replanted between 50 and 75 years ago after a previous harvest. The forest will be replanted again within a year, Redling said, exclusively with native species of trees. “It will be a better forest fairly soon,” he added. The harvest left a total of eight trees per acre standing. Buffer zones were left around streams on the site. Graff said she had no idea the state sold logging rights and didn’t seem sure she likes the idea, even if the proceeds benefit local governmental entities. “It looks like a tornado hit it,” she said of the logged area. Some homeowners had, she said, a nice forest behind their homes, a forest that is now little more than stumps.
Woman struck and killed on I-90 while trying to help with previous accident By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com A woman who witnessed a three-car collision and stopped to help was killed as she attempted to cross westbound Interstate 90 east of West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Issaquah, Washington State Trooper Clark Jones said. The accident took place at about 9:30 a.m. July 15. Duvall resident Katherine Louise Jones was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Washington State Patrol. Jones was struck by a Mercedes driven by an Issaquah woman, 33. The driver was not injured and state patrol reports do not mention her being cited in
Local man dies in motorcycle accident A 65-year-old Issaquah man died July 16 when his motorcycle crashed in the 156th block of Issaquah-Hobart Road. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him as Harold A. Stump. He died of head injuries. Deputies responded at 8:20 p.m. to a report of the accident, according to Sgt. Stan Seo, King County Sheriff’s Office spokesman. Upon arrival, deputies found Stump still alive next to his 2006 Harley-Davidson. However, even though they administered CPR, he died at the scene. The accident is under investigation by accident detectives, Seo said. Although officials couldn’t confirm whether Stump was wearing a helmet, witnesses said he was wearing a skull cap-style half helmet.
the accident. Clark Jones said Katherine Jones was driving a semi-truck, which she had pulled off to the side of the road. She then attempted to cross all lanes of traffic to reach the left shoulder of the roadway where the three-car collision had occurred. Katherine Jones made it as far as the HOV lane when she was struck by the Mercedes, which was moving at nearly highway speeds, Clark Jones said. No was injured in the original three-car pile-up, according to Jones. The accident caused two lanes of westbound I-90, including the HOV lane, to be closed for about two hours. The lanes opened again shortly before noon.
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More than 50 friends and relatives of Kevin Velasco hold hands as they ring the skate park bowl near the Issaquah Community Center for a memorial gathering July 14, the one-year anniversary of his death.
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Family hopes overdose victim’s memory inspires change in others By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com “Learn from this Something has to change” First displayed at a memorial held last year, a white cross bore dozens of Kevin Velasco handwritten messages, including the one above, memorializing 18-yearold Kevin Velasco. The cross sat on the top of one of the hills in the Issaquah Skate Park where about 50 people, mostly friends of Velasco’s, gathered July 14 in a place they previously had spent plenty of time together in order to mark the one year anniversary of his death. Just after leaving a rehab program, Velasco died of a heroin overdose at a friend’s house July 14, 2014. “It was a sad death,” said Velasco’s grandmother, Victoria Tranilla, who organized the memorial service and is no doubt known to some as the manager of the meal program housed next to the local fire station on Sunset Way. Tranilla said the message about learning from her
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Above, Kevin Velasco’s friends and former classmates light candles around the top of the skateboard park near the Issaquah Community Center. At right, Victoria Tranilla, Kevin Velasco’s grandmother, sets the urn with his ashes next to flowers, a wooden cross covered with signed memories from his friends and colorful artwork saying ‘Rest in Paradise, Kevin.’
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Hometown Hero is education superstar By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com
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Barbara de Michele accepts her 2012 Hall of Fame award.
Barbara de Michele is no stranger to community accolades. The tireless education and youth advocate was first honored with the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year Award in 1989. When Gary Bergan, then president of the Issaquah Lions Club, presented her with the honor, he described her as a “get-it-done type of person, a result-oriented type of person.” Flash forward more than 20 years, and the chamber again showered de Michele with one of the city’s highest honors. In 2012, she was inducted into the Issaquah Hall of Fame. She also won the Issaquah Schools Foundation-sponsored
Golden Apple Award during the 2012 ceremony. A longtime education and youth advocate, de Michele has helped provide a safe place for at-risk youth and create strong families in Issaquah by promoting healthy living as the program director for the Healthy Youth Initiative. She served on the Issaquah School Board from 1995-2003 and also spent 12 years on the Issaquah Arts Commission. For her service in championing youth causes, de Michele was named an Issaquah Press Hometown Hero. As director of the Healthy Youth Initiative, de Michele works to promote healthy youth and families in the Issaquah School District. “We aim to reduce the number of at-risk youth within the
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Real estate agent challenges his peers to contribute By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com Local real estate broker Karl Lindor is stepping up to the plate. Lindor showed he cares about keeping a roof over families’ heads with a $500 donation to the Merry Christmas Issaquah in July fundraiser. Now, he’s challenging his peers in the real estate community to match it, and show their dedication to helping Issaquah residents at their lowest. Lindor and his Windermere Real Estate team, known for giving back to the community, most recently raised $21,700 for the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank through the annual Fourth of July fireworks show fundraiser on Lake Sammamish. The Merry Christmas Issaquah in July fundraising drive supports Issaquah Community Services, a nonprofit that offers emergency financial aid to residents of the Issaquah School District. Last year, ICS launched a pilot program in partnership with the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank to address the need for families’ relocation to affordable housing. The organizations helped five families relocate to homes with more manageable rents.
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With an eye toward helping more families and individuals move to more affordable housing, the organization and The Issaquah Press launched a special July fundraising drive. The Press and ICS partner annually through the Merry Christmas Issaquah campaign. The holiday fundraising drive — which in 2014 raised more than $80,000 — accounts for about 65 percent of Issaquah Community Services’ annual budget. “Merry Christmas Issaquah in July” aims to raise $25,000 to support ICS clients’ placement in affordable housing. Operating costs are covered through grants and other donations, so 100 percent of donated money goes to ICS clients. “Lately, we have found that many of our clients are faced with rising rents and simply cannot afford to stay where they are without the threat of eviction down the road,” ICS Board President Lori Birrell said. The Press will recognize real estate brokers willing to match Lindor’s $500 in print and on social media. Email Managing Editor Kathleen R. Merrill at editor@isspress.com to get involved. Learn more about Lindor at www.karllindor.com. before the Aug. 4 election day deadline. Mailed ballots need a first-class stamp; postage is now 49 cents. In Issaquah, you can drop off ballots 24 hours a day at City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, through Aug. 4. Citizens not yet registered to vote have until 4:30 p.m. July 27 to register in person at: 4 King County Elections headquarters, 919
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Above, from left, Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park Board President Chris Kovac, State Sen. Mark Mullet, Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler, State Rep. Chad Magendanz and Park Manager Rich Benson cut the ribbon for the new Sunset Beach bathhouse, at left.
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Tent City 4 lands in Snoqualmie with plans to stay until November By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com Moving from Issaquah as promised July 11, the homeless encampment known as Tent City 4 has landed in Snoqualmie near Echo Lake and Interstate 90. “Everything is going well so far,” camp director/spokesman Sam Roberson said. He added the spot is a little far off the beaten path, but said the camp’s 34 residents are coping with the situation. As was the case in Issaquah, the Snoqualmie location where Tent City 4 landed is owned by King County. Roberson said he is trying to arrange an agreement that will have Tent City 4 in Snoqualmie until Nov. 7. “They are working with us,” Roberson said of county leadership. “We have no complaints.” King County officials did not suggest the Snoqualmie location for Tent City 4, said Jason Argo, communications officer for the county’s department of executive services. “We have multiple departments working together with faith-based organizations on the Eastside to
find an alternative location for Tent City 4 residents,” Argo said in an email. Tent City 4 set up camp in Issaquah’s High Point area, just off Interstate 90 Exit 20, in March. At the time, it did not have a permit to be there and it was not even clear who owned the property. The site consists of a permanently closed road, blocked by an iron gate. Because the road was controlled by King County, Roberson said Tent City 4 sent the office of County Executive Dow Constantine a $500 check for rent. Roberson said that check was cashed, but he has had no direct contact with county officials regarding the Issaquah site. Tent City 4 already has sent the county a check for rent on the Snoqualmie location, Roberson said. The Issaquah site presented Tent City 4 with several problems, including a lack of electricity and no potable water. Roberson said the Snoqualmie location poses the same issues. “But we haul in water and we have a generator,” he said. Residents previously said while the generator certainly helps, it cannot sup-
ply enough juice to power all of Tent City 4’s needs. “We just can’t do what we need to do with a generator,” Tent City resident Anna Low said. Tent City 4 amenities include a washer and dryer, refrigerator, portable shower and other equipment. If residents could have their way, Tent City 4 would set up camp at a church or similar site. In the past, Roberson said the advantages go beyond power and water, that religious locations also aid with safety issues. He said Tent City 4 is usually much bigger when camped at a religious site. For the future, Roberson said he is in talks with a Kirkland-area church, which could host the camp when it pulls up stakes from Snoqualmie in November. In finding locations, Tent City 4 has been hampered by rules passed in many local communities that limit the number of times homeless camps can stay in any one municipality in the course of a year. “Nothing is definite,” Roberson said of the Kirkland church, which he declined to identify. “But we are working on it.”
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increase the protective factors that enhance healthy living,” the organization says on its website. And de Michele certainly has a hand in everything the Healthy Youth Initiative, which works in concert with the Issaquah School Foundation, does — from community conversations sponsored by the Initiative’s Drug Free Community Coalition, to a new blog aimed at reaching teens with mental health and drug issues. The Drug Free Community Coalition’s purpose is to prevent and reduce youth alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug abuse within the Issaquah School District service area. De Michele and the coalition recently wrapped up a highly successful round of “community conversations,” in which she organized leaders in Issaquah, Sammamish and Newcastle for a discussion about drugs, alcohol
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Do you know someone in the community who does wonderful things? Someone who builds water wells in a foreign country, makes quilts for people with cancer, gives time to animals at local animal shelters, helps victims of domestic violence, gives up birthday presents and instead asks that they go to others — these are all Issaquah Press Hometown Heroes. Send us information about your hero, and give us contact information for that person.
Each month, we’ll decide on a Hometown Hero and feature him or her in the paper. There is no age limit for a Hometown Hero. We’re looking for young and old. There is also no limit on what makes a hero. We’re looking for people who do things big and small. People can also be nominated posthumously. At the end of the year, we’ll name a Hometown Hero of the Year from our 12 Hometown Heroes of the Month, and honor all of our heroes with a celebration. Email your nominations to editor@isspress.com.
and ways to combat them among youth. The coalition is also known for its Influence the Choice video contest, in which district students are encouraged to produce videos to encourage peers to stay away from drugs and alcohol. Before Bergan gave de Michele the Citizen of the Year Award in 1989, he
summed her up with one sentence. Through her intelligence, wit and other attributes, “she brings the community together,” he said. Twenty-six years later, that hasn’t changed a bit. Learn more about de Michele’s work with the Healthy Youth Initiative at www.healthyyouthinitiative.org.
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Caitlyn Chapackdee, a former Beaver Lake Middle School classmate of Kevin Velasco, holds a bouquet of balloons as she reflects on her friend.
the park. Some flew out the car’s window. “And you know what?” Tranilla said. “Kevin was laughing his head off. I know he was.” Tranilla closed the memorial by asking those gathered to join her in the Serenity Prayer, but not before asking if anyone in the crowd had anything to say. Pierre Brown, 21, was the only taker. “One day you’re here, the next day you’re gone,” he said, asking those around him to remember that. “Today is a gift,” he added.
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Q uote of the week “It now looks disgusting.” — Mike Shimchick, about logging in Tiger Mountain State Forest
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ocal voters already should have received mail-in ballots for the upcoming primary election for the Issaquah City Council. Voters have two primary races to decide, with the top two vote getters in each race continuing to the general election in November.
Position 6 One clear choice is incumbent Councilman Paul Winterstein. You may think Issaquah is growing too fast and traffic is horrible. But Winterstein has tried to take on both issues in his leadership position with the council, helping shepherd the city’s $308 million traffic concurrency plan into existence. While the results of that effort aren’t visible, the plan should kick in as the Central Issaquah area starts to grow. Christopher Reh is the next choice. He has some novel ideas about dealing with traffic problems, including calling on Sammamish and Redmond to help pay for road improvements here as cars from those cities undoubtedly help clog our streets. That’s probably not likely to happen but opening a traffic dialogue with neighboring cities can’t hurt. Candidate Gregg Lienweber has some even more novel thoughts, such as a $15 minimum wage for the city and promoting the use of solar energy. The second idea especially might be worth pursuing, but Leinweber’s ideas do not seem to make him a very practical candidate. Position 4 The strongest contender for the seat being vacated by Joshua Schaer is undoubtedly Bill Ramos. For 10 years, Ramos has proven his dedication to Issaquah serving on various boards and commissions. He heads the Human Services Commission and is a member of the Economic Vitality and the Planning and Policy commissions. Ramos already knows how Issaquah government works, and even if his campaign tends to rest on its laurels, he has some good ideas. Tim Flood is the second best in the field. Flood wants to represent the South Lake Sammamish neighborhood where he lives and which he feels has been underrepresented, even though 10 percent of the city’s population lives there. Perhaps even more notably, Flood expresses what many in Issaquah seem to feel: that the pace of development is too fast. He’d love to slow it down at least until the city’s infrastructure is able to catch up. Candidate Tim Bishop is likeable and probably wouldn’t be a bad choice for the council. But he doesn’t seem to have a lot of original ideas. Finally, we cannot honestly evaluate candidate Daniel Johnson. He did not respond to numerous requests for comment and by all accounts has not run much of a campaign. We really have to wonder how serious a candidate Johnson is.
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Does Caitlyn Jenner really deserve an award for courage?
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here’s no question that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people have to have courage in a world where fears and stereotypes about their so-called “lifestyle” still run rampant. When Caitlyn Jenner stepped to the podium at last week’s ESPY Awards in Los Angeles and delivered a stirring speech, it was an important moment for American society in acknowledging transgender people, that they deserve the same rights and respect as anyone else. Jenner, widely considered the world’s best athlete after winning the men’s decathlon at the 1976 Olympics, should be commended for making such a difficult speech in a highly public and widely televised setting. She spoke gracefully and truthfully. “If you want to call me names, make jokes, doubt my intentions, go ahead, because the reality is, I can take it,” she said. “But for the thousands of kids out there coming to terms with being true to who they are, they shouldn’t have to take it.” The question isn’t whether Jenner and other transgender people deserve love and respect. They do. The question is, should Jenner have received the
Arthur Ashe Courage Award for simply being herself? In case you need a reminder, Arthur Ashe was a tennis legend who gained even Neil more promiPierson nence durPress reporter ing his public battle with HIV and AIDS. He’s the only African American man to win the singles title at three major tournaments, a monumental achievement for racial equality. His education advocacy efforts for HIV and heart disease, which derailed his tennis career in 1980, have helped countless people. In other words, the recipient of the Ashe Award should be someone who’s done something awfully special. And in all honesty, I’m not sure Caitlyn Jenner qualifies. Bob Costas and Frank DeFord — two of the foremost authorities in sportswriting and broadcasting — agree, although I don’t support Costas’ suggestion that See COURAGE, Page 5
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Thanks to everyone for these wonderful, free events I am writing to say thank you to the Issaquah Parks Department, Issaquah Arts Commission, Kiwanis Club of Issaquah, all of the sponsors and especially orga-
nizer David Harris for providing our community with the excellent Concerts on the Green series at the Issaquah Community Center. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Tuesday evening in the summer than dancing barefoot on a lush green lawn to highquality music, eating a barbecue dinner and ice cream, watching
kids slide down the hill on cardboard sleds, and meeting more of my neighbors. As a retired event planner, I know events like these don’t just happen. It takes money plus a huge amount of coordination and dedication on many levels. Bravo!
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Issaquah Highlands
F rom the W eb Fatal accident brings out emotions at crowded City Council session I am one of the 1,000 signatures on that petition and I can assure you that I completely live in the 98027 ZIP code. Whether you know it or not, your pique addresses the real issue with drivers in and outside Issaquah — the traffic — and especially since it does not do what you personally want it to. And, dear Josephine, that is the problem — the city of Issaquah has done nothing that everybody in Issaquah wants and everything that nobody who lives in Issaquah requests. Issaquah has become the town that caters to outside constituents. The day your downtown jogging route becomes marred by tragedy to either you or somebody else, perhaps you will view with opened eyes the mess that has been created here, not for the benefit of Issaquah citizens, but for the people that don’t live here, and that is what the theme of your comment, sadly, is about — that the city should continue to ignore the safety and concerns of citizens rather than the pass-through drivers and their regional interests.
Clearly we know what type of town you are advocating for. As for me — the city should be bending over backward for that neighborhood and yours in downtown. That’s the real tragedy. Bryan Weinstein
Nearly seven years ago, after a near collision at the intersection of Newport Way and the Zoo Hill road, I contacted the city of Issaquah, pleading for a reduction of the speed limit from that point I have an idea. Ask the Iseast to SR900. I got a bureaucratsaquah mayor and City Council members to go over to the cross- ic turn-down. Nothing was done walk at Newport Way Northwest until the guide dog was hit near and Northwest Oakcrest Drive. Oakcrest. Have each one cross separately There are now crosswalks, but and see how safe they feel. Then, the speed limit remains at an have them get back to Issaquah obviously dangerous level of 40 residents. Did they feel safe? Did mph. In the light of the child’s they feel comfortable? death, I regret that I didn’t conI can say this, when we lived tinue to “importune” the city until the limit was reduced. For most in Bellevue, the mayor, the City Council members and the city of its length, Newport Way has manager all listened to concerns limits ranging from 25 to 35 mph of the residents. They not only in Bellevue. This is a tragic result of “foot listened, but responded swiftly dragging,” for no apparent reaand favorably to the concerns of son. Please, Issaquah, slow us its taxpaying citizens. I hope the down before there are any more city of Issaquah will take notice deaths or injuries on the Newport and follow Bellevue’s example. J. Earnheart Speedway. P. S. Speaking of priorities, how would cost to put up a half Child hit in crosswalk dies of injuries much a dozen new speed limit signs? I’ll I drive by this site every day 40 pay for them and do the installamph is too fast for this road furtion work myself if the city can’t ther up on Newport the speed is possibly find any money. Thanks. 50 mph. Another wreck waiting Dave Avolio
H ome C ountry You say weeds; I say treasures Days like this, said Doc, a guy has to get out and get his yard work done early, before it gets too hot. “So when does it get too hot, Doc?” “Oh, about three o’clock in the morning. Makes it a toss-up. Do you get up early without the benefit of coffee and conversation and go weed the petunias with a flashlight, or just stay up late and party, and weed them before going to bed?” “Is this a multiple choice, Doc?” said Steve, ever the practical cowboy. “Was this a rhetorical question or can we pick for you?” “Those must be powerfully important petunias,” Dud said. “How do you feel about naps, Doc?” There followed a general round of merriment among the august members of the Mule Barn truck stop’s philosophy counter and world dilemma think tank. “You know,” Doc said, drawing
on his philosophical voice, “I sometimes think it’s a better idea to just go Darwinian and revert to native plants. Slim Survival of the Randles fittest. Allow the kinds of things to grow in our yards that really want to grow in our yards. It would be holistic with a splash of organic and natural tossed in. “And what would it hurt? There you’d have this yard full of plants that really wanted to be there. Big, strapping healthy plants. Plants wellsuited to our environment. Plants that wouldn’t have to be weeded and mollycoddled and fussed about. Plants that would stand up and tell the world, ‘I’m here. I’m strong, and I
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Stolen plates A driver reported at 3:45 p.m. July 9 that someone stole his license plates in the 5100 block of Issaquah-Pine Lake Road Southeast.
Shoplifting 4An 18-year-old Bellevue man was arrested at 8:15 p.m. July 9 for shoplifting $39.38 in alcohol from a business in the 1400 block of Highlands
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ESPN’s move to recognize Jenner was “a crass exploitation play, a tabloid play.” Many have pointed out that Lauren Hill would’ve been a much more appropriate selection. Hill, who died in April, managed to take the court for her college basketball team despite having an inoperable brain tumor. Hill received the ESPY for Best Moment, but if you’re talking courage, how can you overlook that? There’s also something to be said for Jenner’s reality TV exploits. Jenner made a choice to publicly
Drive Northeast. 4A second 18-year-old Bellevue man was arrested at 8:45 p.m. July 9 for shoplifting $24.51 in alcohol and for minor in possession of alcohol in the 1400 block of Highlands Drive Northeast. 4A 25-year-old Bothell man was arrested at 12:43 p.m. July 10 for shoplifting $4.54 in Gatorade and ice from the 1300 block of Highlands Drive Northeast.
4At 1:32 p.m. July 10, someone shoplifted $13.96 in food items from the 1400 block of Highlands Drive Northeast. 4A 37-year-old Bellevue woman was arrested at 1:30 p.m. July 11 for stealing $25 in merchandise in the 1800 block of 10th Avenue Northwest. 4An 18-year-old Issaquah man was arrested for shoplifting $20.99 in alcohol in the 1400 block of
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Highlands Drive Northeast. 4At 8:03 p.m. July 15, someone stole $268.34 in alcohol from the 1400 block of Highlands Drive Northeast.
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air her struggles on “KeepY O U ing Up With the Kardashians.” If you’re looking to build compassion, tolerance and trust, associating yourself with a family that has the combined IQ of 22 might not be the way to go. Maybe Jenner could make better use ofsamm her rev time. What about being the face of some public gilman village 312_B service announcements or commercials that show transgender athletes in a positive light? Appearing on the cover of “Vanity Fair” isn’t going to get it done. It might not be representative of Jenner’s true personality, but it makes her look, well, vain. And that’s not the kind of trait that goes hand in hand with courage.
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Pavement Picassos wanted for Chalk Art Festival Create artwork at the annual Chalk Art Festival July 28. The free festival is from noon to 5 p.m. on the sidewalks around the community center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S. The top artists receive prizes for their handiwork. Arrive early to choose a spot in the shade. The festival precedes that night’s Concerts on the Green event, featuring the rockin’ county stylings of Jessica Lynne. Chalk, water and snacks will be provided to participants at no charge. There will also be a balloon artist, music and more.
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Participants in a recent Junior Rangers program make masks as part of the birds lesson plan at Lake Sammamish State Park.
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Cody Ramstad, a Station 73 firefighter with Eastside Fire & Rescue, waves the checkered flag for two gravity cars to start their run July 18 during the annual Challenge Series Race. The Rotary Club of Issaquah event gives co-drivers with disabilities the chance to have a free day of fun with able co-drivers.
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At left, Ethan Floyd (left), co-driver with Nalu Zou, yells ‘Yeah!’ into the microphone when he was asked if he was ready to race. Above, Mary Hartung smiles as she and Max Rooney (left) arrive at the finish line a few yards ahead of Prapti Kar and Riley Callan.
Great Inflatable Race runs its course on July 25 The Great Inflatable Race comes to town from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 at Lake Sammamish State Park. Known as the “bounciest fun run on Earth,” the Great Inflatable Race takes your standard 5K and litters the course with eight to 10 giant inflatable obstacles that runners must navigate around, over and through. Although runners of all ages are invited to participate, the last heat of the day is reserved for families — children ages 5-12 and their parents. Children younger than 5 should not participate. The Great Inflatable Race partners with charities in each city it visits and donates a portion
Shakespeare on the Green presents ‘As You Like It’ As part of its summer outdoor performance series, the Seattle Shakespeare Co. presents “As You Like It,” 7 p.m. July 30 on the community center lawn, 301 Rainier Blvd. S. Bring a picnic and enjoy the free outdoor performance, presented by the Issaquah Arts Commission and 4Culture. “As You Like It” is the tale of Rosalind and Ceila, exiled from their home and disguised to avoid attention, who seek refuge in the secluded forest of Arden. Once there, the witty pair gets caught up in the romantic tangles of the locals and find their own love interests as well. Rosalind’s disguise as a man gives her a newfound freedom, but it’s not without its own complications. This is Shakespeare’s sparkling romantic comedy in which all learn lessons of love.
of the proceeds. For this race, Colon Stars is the charity. Learn more about Colon Stars and donate at colonstars.org. Early birds are rewarded for registering first — currently registration is $65 and comes with a T-shirt, sunglasses and access to the course. A spectator pack for nonrunners is $20 and comes with a T-shirt and rubber bracelet for all ages. However, being a spectator is free, and all are welcome to watch. However, registration goes up closer to the race, and is $75 the day of the event. Running shoes will be checked for sharp edges. Runners will also be limited to 240 pounds and less, for the safety of the inflatables. Learn more at www. thegreatinflatablerace.com.
Concerts on the Green goes country with Jessica Lynne
The Concerts on the Green series continues July 28 by going country with Jessica Lynne. The free, family-friendly concert is from 7-8:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the community center. Crowds typically begin gathering as early as 6 p.m. to lay claim for choice seating for community picnicking. On-site concessions are for sale by the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah and benefit multiple charitable programs. Concertgoers should leave alcohol and pets at home. The Denmark-born Lynne now calls Seattle home. Within a year of her arrival, she has planted herself center stage in Seattle’s music scene. Using
SLIDESHOW See more photos from the Challenge Series Race at www.issaquahpress.com.
crowdfunding, she funded her first recording by more than 200 percent. National media have compared her to Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and even Dusty Springfield. Her highly anticipated debut EP, “Spiritual Cowgirl” is now available for purchase. She has opened for national acts such as Radney Foster, Elisabeth Cook and Katie Armiger. Learn more about Lynne at www.facebook.com/jessicalynnemusic.
Gas Station Blues series welcomes Kevin Selfe and Allen Markel The summer Gas Station Blues series continues July 30 with Kevin Selfe and Allen Markel. The performance is from 7-9 p.m. at the Hailstone
Pilot Junior Rangers program gets kids involved at state park By David Hayes dhayes@isspress.com Washington State Parks invites the young and the young at heart to join their ranks with the new Junior Ranger Program at Lake Sammamish State Park. The pilot program, headed by interpretive specialist Alysa Adams, is designed to interest children. However, Adams said everyone who participates, regardless of age, is apt to enjoy the weekend outings. “Participants learn something new each week about the state park, whether it’s insects, birds, mammals or nocturnal animals,” Adams said. “It’s geared toward children. But I’ve had participants as young as 2 and as old as 60.” The Junior Ranger Program kicked off in June and continues through Aug. 30, at 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays. Sessions are held at
Feed Store (historic Shell station), 232 Front St. N. The Downtown Issaquah Association-sponsored event, in partnership with the Washington Blues Society, also features a beer garden and barbecue by Bardsley. The concerts are free and open to all ages. The duo of Selfe and Markel hail from Oregon and are widely known for their band Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes. Selfe and Markel have played in festivals across the United States and dozens more in the Pacific Northwest. They are one of the newest artists of the Delta Groove record label and have received multiple “Muddie” awards from the Cascade Blues Association. Learn more about the Gas Station Blues series at www. downtownissaquah.com.
the park’s new bathhouse pavilion, rain or shine. Adams said that although the parks’ website lists the program on its calendar of events beforehand, she doesn’t develop her lesson plan until the week of the program. But she does come up with different topics each week. After her presentation on the subject, she has participants get creative with crafts. She supplies all of the materials. “Kids just have to bring a big imagination and a curiosity for learning,” Adams said. So far, Adams said the Junior Ranger Program has been averaging about 70 total participants on Saturday’s two sessions and 30 to 35 on Sunday. Those numbers go up on holiday weekends, she added. “As a kind of pilot program, it’s mostly about getting the word out,” she See RANGERS, Page 8
Sounds of Summer series continues July 25 The Grand Ridge Plaza Sounds of Summer concert series continues July 25 with a trio of stringed instrumentalists. Performances are from 2-5 p.m. and features: 4Michael Notticello — ukulele/strolling 4Peter Caruso — guitar/ strolling 4Timothy Michaels — all genres/Ulta Patio In addition to musicians, the Sounds of Summer includes an appearance by Pookie the Clown, demonstrating her balloon artistry throughout the center. Grand Ridge Plaza is in the Issaquah Highlands. Learn more at www. grandridgeplaza.com/ happenings/the-sounds-ofsummer-music-series.
Skyline duo shows off its knack for crime-scene investigation
By Neil Pierson npierson@ sammamishreview.com
High-school students who are interested in having careers in business, marketing or finance often use the organization of DECA to build their skills and make connections. For students looking to become doctors, nurses or veterinarians, there’s also a national body that might be lesser known than DECA, but is just as vital at providing an educational outlet. Over the past two years, Skyline High School students Sonia Grutzius and Elliott Chinn have developed into stars at state and national competitions for HOSA-Future Health Contributed Professionals. Skyline High School students Sonia Grutzius (left) and Elliot As sophomores in Chinn sport their winning medals for the HOSA-Future Health 2014, they won the state Professionals competition. championship in forensic
medicine, a topic that focuses on collecting medical evidence, often for the purpose of determining causes of death. They repeated as state champions as juniors, and returned to HOSA’s National Leadership Conference, held in late June in Anaheim, California. Thousands of students compete at nationals in dozens of categories, from sports medicine and pharmacology to nutrition and medical law. The forensic medicine competition involves two parts: a written multiple-choice exam of 50 questions, followed by a crime-scene investigation scenario in which students must determine the cause, manner and time of a hypothetical victim’s death. Grutzius and Chinn took the written test separately, and after scoring among
the top 20 percent of contestants, moved on to the practical exam. “You’re put into a room … and you have your crime scene, you have your victim, you have your witnesses and often a police officer,” Chinn explained. “So we go in, we take inventory of the scene, we question the witnesses and the police officer as well, and then afterward, we get an autopsy report. “… We use different visual identifiers as well as just other things that are in the autopsy report, and that’s just the basic gist of what happens.” Grutzius said the task involves piecing together scientific and circumstantial evidence. “For our crime scene, there were a lot of beer See FORENSICS, Page 8
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July 25, meet at the Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 First Ave. N.E., $7.50/general, $5/ members, registration required, www.issaquahhistory.org
Social Hour with music by Sandra Walker, 3 p.m., Spiritwood at Pine Lake, 3607 228th Ave. S.E., 313-9100
‘Is a Seahawk a Real Bird?’ art workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 8 and older, Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, preregister, 392-5430
Pizza and Picasso, ages 6 to 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Museo Art Academy, 300 N.E. Gilman Blvd. suite 100, $29, $10 buddy discount available, 391-0244 CD Woodbury Band, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., $5 cover, 392-5550
SATURDAY, JULY 25 The Great Inflatable Race, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5K fun run with eight to 10 inflatable obstacles, Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road, $40, www. thegreatinflatablerace.com Soaring Eagle Park Hike, easy, 6 miles, up to 100-foot elevation gain, 9:30 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org
Olde Town Mine History Hike, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Park Board meeting, 7 p.m., Trails House, 110 Bush St., 837-3000
‘What’s On the Forest Floor?’ ages 5 and older, 1 p.m., Lewis Creek Visitor Center, free, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., 452-4195
Tradition Plateau and Park Pointe Hike, moderate, 7 miles, up to 1,100-foot elevation gain, 9 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org
‘Paint by Wine,’ create your own one of a kind art piece with friends, ages 21 and older, 6-8 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $22/ members, $27/nonmembers, plus materials fee, arteast.org
Saturday Morning Trail Run, 3- to 5-mile run on Tiger or Squak mountains, 9 a.m. Uphill Running, 100 Front St. S., Suite A, 391-2430
Mod Men, 7:30 p.m., Vino
Community Open House: Safe Access for Pedestrians, 6-7:30 p.m., Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W., 837-3000
Barry Curtis Trio, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., no cover, 392-5550
All Mopar Meet and Greet, 8 a.m., weather permitting, Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., 392-1266
Family Art Time, 3-5 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $20/members, $25/ nonmembers, $12/child, arteast.org
Farmers market, music by Double Barrs and The Sundowners, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W.
‘Peter Pan,’ 7:30 p.m., First Stage Theatre, 120 Front St. N., $18/general, $16/youths and seniors, villagetheatre.org
Bike Safety Program and Ranger Ride Along, bring your helmets, bikes and scooters, 1-2:30 p.m., Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road, 455-7010
Sounds of Summer Music Series, live music throughout Grand Ridge Plaza, 2-5 p.m., Saturdays through Aug. 15, 1451 Highlands Drive N.E., 427-0977
2-3:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, preregister, 392-5430
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TUESDAY, JULY 28 Regal Summer Movie Express, ‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,’ 10 a.m., Regal Highlands Stadium 12, 940 N.E. Park Drive, 427-0977
Backyard Bats, ages 12 and older, 1-2 p.m., Lewis Creek Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., free, 452-4195 Junior Ranger Programs, join Interpretive Specialist Alysa Adams for a fun learning experience, 1-2:30 p.m., Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road, 455-7010
MONDAY, JULY 27 ‘Forensics 101: DNA Fingerprinting Workshop,’
Regal Summer Movie Express, ‘Penguins of Madagascar,’ 10 a.m., Regal Highlands Stadium 12, 940 N.E. Park Drive, 427-0977 CONDOMINIUM
Issaquah Alps Area Hike, easy, 6 miles, 1 p.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org
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Heroes and Heroines of Nursery Rhymes and Folk Songs Show, 3 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430
Chalk Art Festival, noon to 5 p.m., community center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., free, www.issaquahwa.gov
Community Campfires, all are, music, games, hotdogs, condiments, water and s’mores provided, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 26, presented by Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4405 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway, 392-4169
Tuesday Night Run, 1.5-mile casual run, 6 p.m., Uphill Running, 100 Front St. S., Suite A, 391-2430
‘Peter Pan,’ 7:30 p.m., First Stage Theatre, 120 Front St. N., $18/general, $16/youths and seniors, villagetheatre.org
Human Services Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000
‘Peter Pan,’ 2 p.m., First Stage Theatre, 120 Front St. N., $18/general, $16/youths and seniors, villagetheatre.org
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‘Layered Stories’ Opening Exhibit and Reception with Anne La Fever and Liz Ruest, 6-8 p.m., Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, 507-1107
Concert on the Green with Jessica Lynne, 7-8:30 p.m., community center lawn, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., free, www.issaquahwa.gov
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Katherine Louise Forbes Jones passed away July 15, 2015. Katherine was the daughter of Gene and Roberta Forbes. She graduated from Issaquah High School in 1979. Services are at 11 a.m. July 25 at The LDS Church, Duthie Hill Road, Issaquah. View photos and share memories at www.flintofts.com.
Jenean Rose Hatlelid Jenean Rose Hatlelid was born on Feb. 17, 1968 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Jenean Hatlelid and peacefully passed away July 11, 2015, surrounded by members of her family and friends in her Sammamish home. Jenean had fought breast cancer for a decade, and over the last three years had been fighting especially hard. Her faith, strength, grace, love, dignity and generosity through this fight have been without peer. She is survived by her
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bottles, and they were playing poker, and on the ground there were a pair of aces,” she said. “So we deduced that somebody was playing dirty and under the influence of alcohol. That’s how the ‘accident’ occurred, so it wasn’t an accident. There was a motive.” Competing against about 90 other teams, Grutzius and Chinn were one of 10 finalists selected to go on stage at the conference for an awards announcement. They weren’t named as the third- or second-place finishers, lowering their hopes of earning medals. But when judges called out, “from Washington state, Skyline High School,” they went berserk. “I think it was really kind of shocking, honestly,” said Chinn, noting that Washington’s HOSA chapter is only three years old. No team from Washington had previously placed in the top three, and only a handful had placed inside the top 10. Skyline’s Vidhi Singh also qualified for nationals, placing 10th in medical terminology. Chinn and Grutzius got involved with HOSA through a similar group at Skyline known as Club
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said. “Most participants are those who came to the park not for the program itself, but enjoyed it once they found out about it.” Adams wants to expand Junior Rangers to include bicycle programs on the last Saturday of the month. Modeled after a successful program she’d overseen at other parks, the bike program would include safety lessons, crafts to decorate bikes and a parade through park, showing off cool decorations. “I’ve had a lot of success at other parks,” she said. “I’d be curious to see how works here.” The Junior Rangers program is funded through a grant by the Lake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge. Although the program is free, access to the park with a motor vehicle still requires a Discover Pass. A one-day, $10 pass or a $30 annual pass may be purchased at the front entrance booth or online at http:// discoverpass.wa.gov. Learn more about state parks programs and follow the schedule of events at www.parks. wa.gov.
or memories you have of Jenean that will be shared with her family at www. kjhat.com. A celebration of Jenean’s life will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road, Sammamish, WA 98074, 868-5186. A separate celebration for her will also be held Aug. 15 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada — venue pending. Please check www.kjhat.com in August for announcement. Instead of flowers, any donations are welcome to be made to The American Cancer Society — https:// donate.cancer.org/index, or Overlake Hospital — www.overlakehospital.org/ support-overlake/make-adonation.
Local player takes fifth at Pokémon nationals Pokémon player Stefan Smigoc, of Issaquah, earned a top spot at the U.S. National Championships July 3-5 in Indianapolis. Smigoc, 15, clinched fifth in the video game Senior Division. Along with the top finish, Smigoc also earned championship points that will count toward a potential invite to the 2015 Pokémon World Championships Aug. 2123 in Boston. The 2015 Pokémon World Championships is an invitation-only tournament where some of the most elite Pokémon players from more than 30 countries around the world will compete for the title of Pokémon World Champion and more than $500,000 in scholarship prizes. Players of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate in organized play events. Learn more about the Pokémon Championship Series, including tournament rules and regulations, at www. pokemon.com/play.
Hickory is a smart, athletic, 1-year-old coonhound/ Australian cattle dog Hickory mix. He delights in affection and attention; he’s sure to be a devoted sidekick. Hickory loves training and playing tug-of-war and fetch. Come meet this smart, active, intense, loving dog.
To adopt these or other animals, call the Humane Society for Seattle/King County at 641-0080 or go to www.seattlehumane.org. All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, and come with 30 days of pet health insurance and a certificate for a vet exam.
C ollege N ews Graduates 4Emily Wise, of Issaquah, Bachelor of Science, nursing, Boston College, Massachusetts 4Faith Fowler, of Issaquah, Bachelor of Science, biochemistry, Hofstra University, New York 4Isabelle Chu, of Issaquah, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, cell developmental biology, University of Rochester, New York 4Benjamin Hildreth, of Issaquah, Master of Education, elementary education, College of New Jersey 4Madison Dinger, of Newcastle, Bachelor of Science, nursing, Linfield College, Oregon 4Joy Kacoroski, of Issaquah, Master of Science, natural resources, University of WisconsinStevens Point 4Michael Fanning, of Issaquah, Master of Science, information assurance and security, Sam Houston State University, Texas 4Joey Bradley, of Issaquah, Bachelor of Arts, communication, University of New Haven, Connecticut 4Alex Gruber, of Issaquah, University of New Haven, Connecticut 4Marissa Villegas, of Issaquah, Ithaca College’s School of Communication, degree in television/radio 4Emma O’Melia, of Issaquah, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts in biology, Clark University, Massachusetts
Honor roll The following students were named were named to the Oregon State Uni-
versity spring semester honor roll: Issaquah: Lindsay Coutts and Julia White Newcastle: James Hill Renton: Christine Baker, Keith Cahill and Randi Kemp Sammamish: Taylor Del Matto, Emma Fraley, Alexander Hawkinson, Reilly McClung, Emily Skrobecki and Lauren Wenzinger
Honor society Kristina Meyer, of Sammamish, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Pacific, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Deans’ lists 4The following students were named to the Gonzaga University’s dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester: Issaquah: Sophia Clausen, Emily Goodstein Tom, Kristina Helling, Sarah Hitchings, Devon Isner, Maria Mondloch, Kirsten Solders, Jana Walker and Emma Watanabe Renton: Justin Chan, Brenna Doll, Brianna Renne and Simeng Wang Sammamish: Alexander Belleba, James Black, Kristina Boswell, Lindsey Brown, Aaron Gram, Alyssa Hawkinson, Julia Hormuth, Erica Horn, Mary Jenkins, Kennedy King, Spencer Larsen, Mitchell Neale, Mark Rawson, Julie Singsaas, Tyler Wales, Makenzie Ware and John Wilcox 4Anna Fairhart, Halle Gordon and Jillian Nichols, all of Issaquah, spring semester, Marquette University, Wisconsin
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Med. The club’s adviser is Cheryl Reed, who teaches health, sports medicine and anatomy/physiology courses. HOSA provides educational resources for students looking to compete. This year, the forensic medicine exams were based on information from three textbooks. But one of them was 400 pages long, Grutzius noted. “It’s really just reading it and remembering the specific factors,” she said. Entering their senior year, Grutzius and Chinn plan to compete again at the state level but likely won’t go back to the national event since it’s after graduation. They’re each planning for careers in medicine, although probably not in forensics. “I prefer to work with live patients,” said Grutzius, who is looking intently at some East Coast schools and hopes to enroll with Army ROTC so she can eventually work at a military hospital. Chinn has gained a unique perspective on medicine, having had 10 surgeries on his left leg, and likes the idea of becoming a doctor with strong patient relationships. “At some point, I do want to come back to Seattle Children’s and hopefully practice there, because that’s where I’ve spent so much time,” he said.
ing in church, choir and music groups, and the community until the last year, and even then only slowed down. She was an avid sports fan not only for the hometown Seahawks and Sounders, but also the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Vancouver Canucks. Jenean loved to serve, to surprise people with gifts, to cook and entertain, and to laugh and make people laugh. She was loved in both Canada and the U.S., saying she was made in Canada, but reassembled in the U.S.A. Although we rejoice in her going home to Jesus, we grieve the loss of an amazing mother, wife and friend. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. There is a website available to post any thoughts
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Meet Cow kitty, a 3-yearold, blackand-white domestic mediumCow kitty haired male. Cow kitty is waiting to be on his way to a loving family home where he can play and rest in comfort. Come see if he’s a purrfect match for your family today. You’ll be glad you did.
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loving husband of 20 years, Kristjan Hatlelid, her parents Martin and Jeanette Klock, her beloved children Catherine and Ethan Hatlelid, and her sister and brother Colleen and Jeff Klock. Jenean touched many people and had many special friends and extended family. She worked as an office manager and veterinary technician before becoming a full-time mother and transitioning to volunteer work. An ardent PTSA supporter, Jenean had several terms as a PTSA president and served other roles in PTSA as well over the years. She was recognized with awards like the SAMMI, multiple Golden Acorns and was a three-time “Ugly Christmas Sweater” award winner. Always on the go, she was active in volunteer-
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Jean Ann Braem Stacy, of Issaquah, loving wife and mother, passed July 13, 2015, at home. A celebration of life was held at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Issaquah. Private burial was held at Upper Hillside Cemetery. Friends are invited to share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
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Pro volleyball tour hits Lake Sammamish State Park The Association of Volleyball Professionals is returning to the Seattle area for the first time in 25 years. Lake Sammamish State Park is the site of the AVP Seattle Open from Aug. 6-9. AVP is making its first trip to the Seattle area since a men’s event in 1990, and it will be the local debut for AVP women. Billed as an “ultimate beach festival,” it will also feature interactive events, music and food. The event opens Aug. 6 with a qualification tournament from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The main draw tournament starts at 9 a.m. Aug. 7, with the tournament finals scheduled for 1:30 and 3 p.m. Aug. 9. General admission is free, and tickets for covered premium seating and a lounge are available online at www.avp.com/tickets.
At left, Sarah Shimer (yellow), ISC Gunners goalkeeper, gets a hand on a corner kick launched by a San Diego Sea Lions player July 18 at Issaquah High School. The Gunners defeated the Sea Lions, 3-1, in the regional Women’s Premier Soccer League playoff match. Below, midfielder Kristin Hayman receives the ball from a sideline pass. Photos By Christina Corrales-Toy
ISC Gunners win semifinal, fall short in championship
Jade Richards (third from left), ISC Gunners defender, jumps the highest to win a header in the Gunners’ regional Women’s Premier Soccer League playoff win July 18 at Issaquah High School.
BULLETS AIM FOR NATIONAL TITLE The Northwest Bullets, a Seattlebased select fastpitch team, qualified for two national tournaments this summer. It will compete at the American Softball Association 18-and-under Gold Nationals, July 19-25 in Hillsboro, Oregon, and at the Premier Girls Fastpitch Nationals, Aug. 1-8 in Huntington Beach, California. The team includes six players from the Issaquah School District: Liberty High School’s Kendall Kauzlarich; Skyline High School’s Camille Goo and Lauren Lo; and Issaquah High School’s Tatum Dow, Morgan Bevell and Justi Johnson. By Lennon Lo
Above, ISC Gunners defender Erin Vaughan slides to kick the ball away from a charging San Diego Sea Lions forward. At left, ISC Gunners defender LaChere Anglin (left) keeps an eye on the ball, while a San Diego Sea Lions forward works to maintain possession.
Five athletes compete for Gliders at Junior Olympics track and field The Issaquah Gliders track and field club sent five athletes to the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics Region 13 championships, July 8-12 at Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon. In the 17/18 men’s division, Jack Welch took fourth place in the 400 meters in 49.61 seconds. Welch, a 2015 Skyline High School graduate, is heading to the University of Portland this fall. In the 13/14 girls division, Katie Riley placed 10th in the 1,500 meters in 5 minutes, 13 seconds. Riley will be a freshman at Issaquah High School this year, joining a strong long-distance squad that placed second at last year’s state cross country championships and a track team that won its first state title. Zoe Johnson also competed in the 13/14 girls division, taking ninth in the high jump at 4 feet, 7 inches. Johnson will also be a freshman at Issaquah High this year. Hailey Wachtman competed in the 13/14 girls discus, recording a toss of 42 feet for 13th place. Riley Baumann was 11th in the long jump (8-6) in the 8-andunder division.
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The Issaquah Press
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