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Winterstein, Ramos top council vote getters in August primary By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com Incumbent City Council President Paul Winterstein has the largest number of votes of any candidate in the Aug. 4 council primary. Hoping to earn a second term on the council, Winterstein will face challenger Christopher Reh for council Position 6. For council Position 4, Bill Ramos came out on top of a
crowded field of four candidates. The current head of the city’s Human Services Commission, Ramos will face newcomer Tim Flood in November. Paul Winterstein According to unofficial results from King County Elections, as of Aug. 10, Winterstein was leading the Posi-
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tion 6 race with 2,450 votes, or nearly 59 percent of the votes. Reh earned 1,423 ballots, or 34
percent. Trailing both and out of the running for the November general elections, candidate Gregg Leinweber finished a distant third earning only 276 votes or 6 percent. Tim Flood Speaking before the primary, Winterstein said, “there has been an awakening in the city.”
“That’s an exciting challenge and I want to return to the council so I can work with others who share my passion to go all in for Issaquah,” Winterstein said. Reh said he realizes he has some ground to make up to catch Winterstein, but was pleased with how well he did in the primary. “I’m pretty excited,” he said, See TOP
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Citizen committee to study tax issue for transit projects Goal is to find ways to raise up to $96 million for November ballot By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com By November, city administrators plan to form a resident advisory committee to study and propose a ballot issue to raise up to $96 million for Issaquah transportation projects. The city could go to voters with various options, including a bond sale or a local sales tax. Of the several options presented, a .2 percent sales tax would rake in the most, about $75 million, according to information presented by city Finance Director Diane Marcotte. City officials hope to have something on the ballot by November 2016. The advisory committee, which Mayor Fred Butler will choose, will begin meeting either late this year or in early 2016. Butler expects a recommendation to present to council by mid-2016. Officials have not determined how many people will serve on the committee, said Emily Moon, deputy city administrator. City Council members will have the last say on any ballot issue and will need to reach a consensus for any public ballot measures. Earlier this year, the council put the final touches on a massive $304 million plan to deal with traffic related to growth in Issaquah. Officials identified outside funding sources amounting to about $208 million, leaving
INSIDE 4Not even formally proposed, Third Avenue bridge idea draws a crowd. See story, Page 5.
approximately $96 million for the city to raise on its own. Just a few examples of traffic projects that might receive funding are: 4A new right turn lane at Dogwood and Front Street 4Widening State Route 900 to three lanes between Maple and Newport 4Widening the SR 900 ramp to eastbound Interstate 90. As the freeway leading to Issaquah’s doorstep, I-90 seems likely to receive a lot of attention. Councilman Joshua Schaer said the city should reject any plan that does not involve addressing the I-90 interchange at Front Street. The so-called concurrency plan also includes money for walking and biking trails, and similar projects. But concurrency projects named earlier this year might not be the only ones funded. By definition, concurrency projects are linked to local development, meant to handle traffic added by development. But Issaquah has traffic problems not directly related to development or related to development happening outside the city, said City Administrator Bob Harrison. See TAXES, Page 5
By Greg Farrar
Homewood Suites by Hilton has opened for business in Issaquah, bringing 123 new extended-stay suites to the Eastside with their eight-story hotel developed and owned by Rowley Properties Inc. at 1484 Hyla Ave. N.W., on the west end of Northwest Gilman Boulevard near Interstate 90 and state Route 900. For more photos of the interior of the Homewood Suites By Hilton, go to www.issaquahpress.com.
FIRST LOOK Take of tour of just opened Homewood Suites by Hilton
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Above, Homewood Suites by Hilton guests can enjoy a 15-by-30 foot saltwater pool and whirlpool bath. At right is the complimentary breakfast and evening social area.
Small crowd hears more details on Salmon Days unveils city’s plans following fatal accident
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Salmon Days is going to be “so flippin’ fun” in 2015. The city unveiled this year’s theme in a playful video littered with censor beeps replacing the “flippin’” part of the sentence. Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler and Autumn Monahan, assistant to the city administrator, were among the “naughty”-mouthed participants who appeared in the 30-second video. Salmon Days returns for its 46th year Oct. 3-4. Last year, more than 185,000 people descended on Issaquah for the homegrown event celebrating the autumn return of local salmon from the Pacific Ocean to Issaquah Creek. The popular festival, featuring
a parade, food, games, vendors and live music, is consistently honored for excellence on both the state and international level. In July, Salmon Days organizers announced that the Snoqualmie Tribe would return as the festival’s Title Spawnsor for the second straight year. Learn more at www.salmondays.org.
By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com There is a “likelihood” some changes may take place along Newport Way Northwest prior to 2016, Emily Moon, deputy city administrator, told a dozen or so residents gathered again to discuss safety issues on the street. Moon was talking to those who came together the evening of Aug. 5 for a meeting of the Issaquah City Council’s Infrastructure Committee. Moon was responding to requests from the audience that some safety measures be taken on the street immediately. In the wake of a fatal accident involving 4-year-old Haochen Xu in late June, Mayor Fred Butler has promised a study of cross-
walks and intersections around the city, including the intersection of Newport Way Northwest and Northwest Oakcrest Drive where a driver struck Haochen. He said he would recommend a lowering of the speed limit even prior to the completion of the complete crosswalk study, due at the end of September. Moon said what changes, and when they take place, depends somewhat on consultant Transportation Solutions Inc., hired by the city to complete the crosswalks study. While the format of the city’s July 27 open house came under fire from some residents as too restrictive and not supplying adequate answers, during the recent committee meeting, Sheldon Lynne, city public works
INSIDE 4Residents want answers on major Newport Way housing project See story, Page 3. 4City releases list of crosswalks to be included in safety study. See story. Page 3.
engineering director, said Issaquah officials obtained some worthwhile information, all of which was passed on to Transportation Solutions Inc. “We got some really good feedback,” he said. See ACCIDENT, Page 5
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On Summer break from congress, Rep. Reichert visits Spiritwood By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com Medicaid and Medicare, along with veterans’ rights. Those seemed to be the main topics of the day as U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert spent about an hour or so Aug. 7 at the Spiritwood at Pine Lake assisted living facility on 228th Avenue Southeast, near the Issaquah and Sammamish borders. After a short tour of the facility, the GOP congressman met with seniors in the facility’s main dining room. A veteran of the Army Air Corps, resident Herb Kaiser said he arrived at Spiritwood following a major medical development at his former home in Arizona. He said finances are concerns for a lot of seniors, but especially veterans. “Whatever you can do
for us, we would surely appreciate it,” Kaiser told Reichert. For his part, Reichert thanked Kaiser for his service. He had earlier told the gathered seniors that veterans’ problems were a hot topic in Washington D.C. right now. Reichert added he had brought in a veteran of the conflicts in the Middle East to aid those who called his offices looking for help with veterans’ rights or related problems. Spiritwood resident Kay Dickey spoke briefly about problems many seniors go through trying to obtain Medicaid or Medicare. Reichert mentioned possible changes and improvements to the programs. Reichert’s tour of Spiritwood came about because the congressman wished to learn more about assisted living and memory care, said Sherrie Reed, Spirit-
wood community relations director. In his talk to seniors, Reichert spoke about his work on the House Ways and Means Committee. He seemed proud to serve on one of the most influential committees in Congress and as chairman of a taxing subcommittee. According to Reichert, the subcommittee’s goal presently is corporate tax reform, though he didn’t go into any details. Following the coming presidential elections, Reichert vowed his committee would be ready to tackle personal tax reforms. The goal is, he claimed, to implement a tax code simple enough that more than 90 percent of the American public could do their federal taxes themselves, with no help from tax preparers or accountants.
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Janice Amato (left), a Garden House memory care resident, receives a handshake from U.S. House Rep. Dave Reichert as he arrives to a welcoming group of residents at the beginning of his tour Aug. 7 of the Spiritwood at Pine Lake assisted living facility. Looking on after their greetings are resident Karen Cook, Spiritwood Executive Director Michelle Strazis and Village Concepts Director of Corporate Development Tracy Willis.
Reports say underage alcohol and marijuana use are local problems By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com In November, about 50 community leaders gathered in the YMCA Village Community Room in the Issaquah Highlands. Several topics were mentioned but the one most seemed to think is on the rise in the Issaquah area and the Eastside is drug abuse, particularly marijuana and heroin. Speaking at the November meeting, Mayor Fred Butler referred to the interrelated problems of what he called “DHM,” which stands for “drugs, homelessness and mental illness.” He added he probably has spent more time on those issues than any others. “It touches on everything,” Butler said. “We are committed to trying to make a difference.” After similar meetings in Sammamish and Newcastle, primary meeting sponsors the Healthy Youth Initiative, part of the Issaquah Schools Founda-
tion, on June 22 released their findings from the various sessions including a regional discussion held in June 2014. Underage alcohol and marijuana use, especially now that the latter is legal for adults, will be big parts of the discussion and actions taken going forward, said Barbara de Michele, Healthy Youth program director. She said her group and meeting cosponsors the Drug Free Community Coalition would meet in September to discuss results and map out specific strategies to address alcohol and marijuana use, as well as what many meeting visitors saw as the stress and pressure on teens to perform in school, in sports and the community in general. In Issaquah, besides drug use, discussions also included issues of homelessness and mental illness, the worries of Butler and others. Officials were careful to point out the two don’t necessarily go
together. In November, Cori Walters, executive director of the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank, said the stereotype of a homeless person is a single, male drug addict, a criminal with mental problems. Walters said she personally could attest that is not the case. One ongoing goal mentioned in the recent summary was further education regarding homelessness. Notably, the summary stated sightings of public drug use were reported primarily at the regional discussion in June 2014 and at the Issaquah-specific discussion. Much was made of the increased use of heroin throughout the area, but specific concerns were raised about the public use of the drug in certain areas of Issaquah. Other findings touched on the use of alcohol in the area. The study concluded Washington voters made it much easier for underage youths to gain access to alcohol when they eliminated
Downtown group to receive $90,000 funding increase By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com
state-run liquor stores. The study results noted local recreational marijuana stores had not opened for business at the time of the public conversations. The final report noted participating organizations such as the Issaquah Police Department have moved forward with different measures mentioned at the time of the meetings. For example, police have dedicated a Community Resource Officer to work directly with local businesses and organizations impacted by substance abuse or related issues. The city also stepped up and recently hired, as promised, a new human services and social sustainability officer. The school district and the Healthy Youth Initiative will continue to join forces on various programs in the schools. See the complete reports at www.healthyyouthinitiative.org. Click the study link on the left side of the home page.
The Issaquah City Council’s unanimous decision Aug. 3 to take part in a so-called Main Street Tax Credit program should translate to $90,000 in extra funding for the Downtown Issaquah Association. In total, DIA funding should jump to a total of about $230,000 from it present level of about $120,000, said Karen Donovan, DIA executive director. “Of course, we’re very excited about it,” she said. The first step will be hiring a full-time staff member. Having a fulltime person is a requirement of the tax credit program, Donovan said. The added funding, starting next year, could arrive at the same time as final recommendations from the ongoing Olde Town Vitality Task Force. The DIA is the force behind such downtown staples as Wine Walks and ArtWalks. Recently,
the DIA added live blues concerts to the roster of events. In fact, in discussing the task force work, Andrea Snyder, economic development manager for the city, credited the DIA with doubling the number of happenings downtown over the last four years. The state’s Main Street Tax Credit program allows certain entities to make donations to eligible downtown programs. The donating party can then take a state tax credit equal. At present, the program is slated to continue into the foreseeable future. In a time when Olympia seems to be chopping local funding any way it can, this is a perfect opportunity for the city to keep some money home, said Councilman Tola Marts. Councilwoman Mary Lou Pauly said Issaquah’s downtown is one of the city’s best features and deserves support. She expressed confidence that the DIA would do “great things” with the extra dollars.
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Residents want answers on City unveils crosswalks to Newport Way housing project be examined in safety study By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com Not surprisingly, traffic was the main concern as the city Development Commission held a hearing Aug. 5 about the Issaquah Gateway Apartments, a proposed housing project wedged between Newport Way Northwest and eastbound Interstate 90. The project site is in the area of the existing Arena Sports building and the Sammamish Pointe condominiums. Gateway calls for 400 new residential units in 18 separate buildings ranging from two to five stories, with one central common building. Some 30 acres would be affected, although only 21.7 acres of that is suitable for building said Amy Tarce, a senior planner for the city. During a public comment session at the Aug. 5 meeting, residents said Gateway would too quickly add too many cars to
PTSA welcomes expert parent educators to public conversation The Issaquah PTSA Council presents a conversation with parent education experts Dr. Jong Zhao and Myron Dueck from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 in the Issaquah High School theater. Zhao is the author of numerous books including “World Class Learners: Educating Creative and Entrepreneurial Students” and Dueck is the author of “Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Assessment Strategies That Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn.” During the free presentation, Zhao and Dueck will share their message about students’ global competitiveness and how to best assess and motivate kids for effective learning. Issaquah High School is at 700 Second Ave. S.E.
Museums host Discover the Past fundraiser The Issaquah History Museums presents “Discover the Past,” its first planned annual fundraising celebration of the city’s history, from 6-9 p.m.
Newport Way Northwest. In terms of the number of homes, resident Hart Sugarman said Gateway would outnumber several surrounding residential developments combined. “We already have a lot of problems,” argued Tina Conforti, a neighbor of the young boy killed in a June traffic accident on Newport Way Northwest. The accident has galvanized local residents into a fairly vocal group, one arguing for increased safety measures on the street and against any immediate further development. As it stands, Gateway is still undergoing a statemandated environmental study. A public comment period ends Aug. 20. The Gateway property is bordered on two sides by creeks, namely Schneider Creek to the west and Tibbetts Creek to the east. As a result, parks and green space are a big part of the project. Tarce talked about trail connections to Cougar Mountain and
the Mountains to Sound Greenway. A public park will run along one side of the development. In response to some commission and public comments, Lucy Sloman, land development manager for the city, said portions of Newport Way Northwest could be improved as development continues. She added there might be safety changes that can be implemented quickly, but the city is waiting for completion of a crosswalk/intersection study due at the end of September. Mayor Fred Butler commissioned the study following the June accident. In the end, a decision on the Gateway project was never anticipated at the Aug. 5 meeting, Tarce said. The session was intended to be informational. Commission members will now take time to consider the overall plans. They did not set a date for a followup meeting.
Sept. 17 at the Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 First Ave. N.E. Guests will hear many of Issaquah’s strangest stories from train conductors, former mayors, rodeo riders and other costumed figures from the past. A band will play on the steam donkey in front of the depot. There will be beer served from the Issaquah Brew House as well as fine wine, Italian appetizers and desserts from Forest Fairy Bakery. The live auction, which helps fund history museum programs, will feature prize packages, including an Escape to Bend, Oregon, a behind-the-scenes look at the Cougar Mountain Zoo and an adrenaline-filled combination of outdoor adventures. Learn more at www. issaquahhistory.org.
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Get help paying energy bills For low-income customers, paying energy bills can be a hefty burden. But many people might not realize there’s help. More than $3 million remains available for qualified Puget Sound Energy customers to help pay their electric and natural
By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com Using several criteria, including public input and accident history, a consultant has come up with a list of more than 20 street crossings to include in a coming safety study of crosswalks around the city. Mayor Fred Butler called for the study following a fatal June accident at the intersection of Newport Way Northwest and Northwest Oakcrest Drive. To be undertaken by Transportation Solutions Inc., of Redmond, Butler has promised the study will be done by the end of September so that any recommended safety projects can be included in the city’s 2016 budget. In addition to the consultant study, city staffers are slated to look at crosswalks that may need attention, but perhaps not the in-depth work to be supplied by the consultant. That list has not been released. All in all, five Newport Way Northwest intersections made the study list. In addition to Newport Way Northwest and Oakcrest Drive, consultants plan to look at Newport Way Northwest at Southeast 54th Street and Northwest Pine Cone Drive.
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The July 27 open house had residents studying Issaquah maps set up around Tibbetts Creek Manor and identifying what they felt were any trouble spots. Many visitors that night had expected a more open forum with immediate responses from city officials. Councilman Joshua Schaer, chairman of the Infrastructure Committee, called the Aug. 5 meeting at least partly in response to those complaints and moved the meeting from the usual smaller venue at City Hall to Tibbetts Creek Manor. Still, the meeting attracted far fewer participants than might have been expected given that some 60 residents showed up for the city’s open house. Moon and others had said the city-hired consultant would help determine the suggested new speed limit for Newport Way Northwest. Council President Paul Winterstein, a member of the Infrastructure Committee, said the city couldn’t just go out and arbitrarily change speed limits, that there is a legal procedure in place that needs to be followed. “Once the council takes action, things happen pretty quickly,” Lynne said. Schaer said he hoped to have answers to many questions regarding Newport Way Northwest by the time the full council meets again next month. One question officials raised was how much more police enforcement might be needed if and when the Newport Way Northwest speed limit falls.
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The city also will study Newport Way Northwest near the King County trailhead and a proposed residential development on what’s known as the Bergsma property near Newport Way Northwest and state Route 900. Still under preliminary review by the city, the project could consist of up to approximately 86 single-family homes. While Newport Way Northwest is going to get plenty of attention during the safety study, Butler already has promised he will recommend that the City Council lower the speed limit on the street. He has said the consultant study will help determine the potential new speed limit. Other streets slated to receive consultant attention include East Sunset Way, where the ongoing study will look at six different intersections. Two intersections on Front Street will be studied, along with four on Northeast Park Drive. In addition to studying specific crosswalks, the consultant is slated to look at possible streetrelated technology enhancements and come up with a base standard for marked crossings. For a complete list of the streets to be studied, go www.issaquaha.gov/ pedsafety.
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Q uote of the week “There’s always parking. It’s just not always right where you might want it.” — Robb Hunt Olde Town Vitality Task Force member and Village Theatre’s executive producer
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t’s official. California isn’t the only one with a problem. Cascade Water Alliance — of which Issaquah and Sammamish are members — joined Seattle Public Utilities, Tacoma Water and the city of Everett in declaring a regional water advisory at the end of July. This year’s low snowpack coupled with high temperatures and increased customer demand have heightened the potential for lower water supply availability, according to a Cascade Water Alliance news release. What does that mean for you? It means the time has come to take a good, hard look at your water consumption. How long are your showers? Is the water running when you brush your teeth? How full is that washer before you start a load? Did you take your car to a commercial car wash? Conservation is necessary to mitigate potential hardships this summer and beyond. Here are a few tips to reduce your water usage. Get more at www.cascadewater. org/conservation.php.
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4Fix leaky faucets immediately — Those small drips can add up to hundreds or thousands of gallons in a short time. 4Check your toilet for leaks — Place a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank and wait 15 minutes without flushing. If the color seeps into the bowl, the toilet flapper is likely worn and leaking. Place the old flapper in a plastic bag and take it to the hardware store to purchase a replacement. 4Wait until it’s full — Make sure your washer and dishwasher are full before you run them. 4Primp and conserve — Turn off the water while you are brushing your teeth or shaving.
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4Keep sprinkler systems maintained — This minimizes overspray onto paved surfaces. 4Wash your car at a commercial car wash — This saves water and keeps pollutants out of local lakes and streams. 4Match lawn watering to the weather — Is it raining? If it is, don’t water your lawn that day. 4Sweep it away — Use a broom, rather than a water hose, to sweep sidewalks and driveways.
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and tell you how to get the repairs done. But the onus is on most people, especially when you consider that many vehicles have Kathleen had multiple R. Merrill owners and Press managing editor the chain of contact has been lost. That’s why I subscribe to these emails, so I can keep up with my car and make sure it always is OK. Sometimes, laws change and repairs are made to conform to them. I had a recall many years ago, when my car was 15 years old. I took her to a repair shop and they fixed her up, free of charge. An easier way for you to find out if your vehicle has a recall is to go to the website www.nhtsa.gov and enter your vehicle information. You can do this at any time (the best thing is to have your vehicle identification number handy, because it’s the one thing that is the main identifier for your vehicle, kind of like its Social Security number) and find out if there is a recall and what to do about it. The site also has safety ratings for vehicles and car seats, driving safety information and all kinds of other consumer resources. Check it out. And happy driving!
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May Creek. We had a lake in our side yard, a big sand bar, leaves, etc. I have pictures. I talked to DNR about this and they didn’t seem to care about how our property or May Creek was destroyed. With this permit, there came no erosion control of how downstream residents’ property was protected. I would like to warn the residents of Tiger Mountain of what they may expect from this clear cut. Do whatever you need to and protect your property. I hope my experience doesn’t repeat itself. How will the buffers protect the streams? We didn’t have any protection for our property.
Blue Angels’ plane models are beautiful when used for peace My wife and I attended Seafair on Saturday, Aug. 1, and the air show again amazed me. As I was watching the precision maneuvers of our Blue Angels and the incredible versatility of the Raptor F-22, it hit me that I am so fortunate that I live in a country where lethal flying weapons are here for my entertainment and not my containment. I hope in my lifetime, calmer heads around the world can come to a place where these magnificent machines take one’s breath away, but not one’s heartbeat. Peace through strength and diplomacy.
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It’s time for change, and Chris Reh for council
I’m voting for Chris Reh for Issaquah City Council. When I looked at my options for who I wanted to represent me on the Issaquah City Council, In the July 23 issue of The IsI asked a simple question: “Is saquah Press, I read about the Issaquah a more livable commutree harvest on Tiger Mountain. nity today than it was four years This is a letter of warning to resi- ago?” For me that answer was dents of that area. I would like to really easy — no. pass onto them my experiences I see no reason to return inwith the Department of Natural cumbent council members that Resources. have mismanaged this city for the I live in the Apollo area, east past four years. of Renton. I bought my home in There have been a lot of plans, but very little action. Lots of talk 1987. Above us was about 15 acres of trees, bushes, etc. In and little change. Traffic is a sig1989, the owner of the property nificant challenge with developgot a $50 permit from DNR so he ers getting a free ride, and you could clear cut, leave it blank for and I are being asked to pay the six years and then develop it. I bill. I don’t want four more years wished I had known what would of that. happen before it happened. Chris Reh is my choice for I have a stream — Greenes Issaquah City Council. Unlike Stream — flowing through my the current City Council, Chris yard to May Creek. I live in King knows how to listen and presCounty. The clear cut took place ent plans that make sense, are and the property looked ugly. balanced and most importantly Starting that fall and winter, can be implemented. Chris has whenever it rained, we had the background as a managemuddy, cruddy water flowing into ment consultant to make real
Let’s hope clear-cut rules have gotten better
H ome C ountry Musings while milling around It was lunchtime at the sale barn on the edge of town and the guys were milling around. They didn’t really want to eat there, as the regular cook had a family emergency in the next state, so it was a substitute named Leroy and the guys knew that everything Leroy cooked tasted like toast. So they milled around, kicking dirt clods, inspecting the livestock coming up for the afternoon bidding, and pretending they were maybe someday going to buy
something. Their dogs were there, of course: Steve’s two cowdogs, Doc’s Egyptian shepherd, Ramses (he makes Slim pyramids in the Randles backyard), and Billy, the official town dog. “Steve, what’s the name of that guy who used to walk around in
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the bleachers yelling ‘Ho!’ every time someone wanted to bid?” “Oh,” said Steve. “You mean that really good-looking kid?” “Yes,” said Doc. “Haven’t seen him around for maybe a month now.” “Quit,” said Steve. “He decided he was too stupid to work here.” “You’re kidding.” “Nope. One day he was clowning around and twisted a mule’s tail.” Steve grinned. “Ain’t as pretty as he used to be, but he’s a bunch smarter.” Home Country features the best country and cowboy music of yesteryear. http:// starworldwidenetworks.com/index.php/ musicstarworldwide.
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the marked crosswalk zone, only to have to slam on the brakes as a runner appeared in front of my car, gave me a dirty look, and kept running. How did I not see him? I went back to look at the intersection. Atlas construction’s fence is out to the street-edge on Seventh Avenue Northwest, and close to the sidewalk on Gilman Boulevard. The 6-foot fence along both streets is covered with green, solid, fabric, and several large contractor’s marketing signs. The sight lines for vehicles approaching on Seventh, as well as for pedestrians approaching via Gilman, are blocked. In addition, there is a large electrical cabinet on Seventh that further blocks the sight line. The Marriott construction has similar issues. How are these unsafe conditions allowed to happen? Is city code not strict enough? Is it not being enforced? On a another note, the Chinese restaurant behind the Atlas project has been essentially cut off by this project for two years, and the restaurant has to haul A-frame signs out to the street every day, just to advertise to people that they still exist, while the construction company gets to advertise at will. It is just wrong to impact a small business like that! What kind of city lets this happen to its existing businesses? What are the impacts to the children’s school? What is in those 55-gallon drums stacked next to their fence? Has anyone checked?
Mary Lynch Issaquah
Top votes: Third Avenue bridge idea doesn’t sit well with neighbors Position 4 By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com The notion of a new north-south route through Issaquah won healthy support from those taking a city survey, but fell completely flat with most of the 50 or so people crammed into City Council chambers Aug. 3. To produce the new north-south route, the survey indirectly suggested building a trafficsupporting bridge over the East Fork of Issaquah Creek, connecting what is now the end of Third Avenue Northeast with Northeast Gilman Boulevard south of Northeast Dogwood Street. During the public comment section of the Aug. 3 council session, residents said they had fought against such a bridge previously and would do so again. They claimed the added traffic would ruin a now quiet, largely secluded neighborhood, one of the last residential neighborhoods in downtown Issaquah. Sponsored by the city, the survey asked 300 people numerous questions about a possible tax increase of one kind or another to pay for local transportation projects. As the survey moved along, questions became more detailed. One query asked if the listener would support another north-south route in Issaquah, one that would enable drivers to get from Gilman Boulevard to Sunset Way. The survey didn’t mention the fact, but the route might allow residents to avoid the daily traffic crawl on
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Front Street between Gilman and Sunset. All in all, 70 percent of survey takers said they would make such a project a priority. However, even the thought of the project brought howls of protest from those living on Third Avenue. During the council’s discussion of the survey and a possible November 2016 ballot issue, the bridge did not win any outspoken support among council members. Several legislators noted the bridge is not included in the city Traffic Improvement Plan or among the over $300 million in so-called concurrency projects unveiled earlier this year. The bridge was included in the survey as it would have a major impact on mobility, said City Administrator Bob Harrison. Several residents previously had countered that thought, saying a Third Avenue route from Gilman would simply create a new traffic choke point at Third and Sunset. While he lobbied for creation of a community advisory committee to study transportation funding, Mayor Fred Butler said he would hate to start that discussion with something as obviously controversial as the Third Avenue bridge proposal.
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Whatever ballot issue is ultimately put forth, the city may or may not have a hard time selling it to voters. Conducted to gauge public support for a ballot issue, a city-commissioned survey showed a 72 percent approval for a bond sale of $75 million paid for with property taxes. Of that 72 percent, 42 percent said they “somewhat” would support a property tax increase for transportation. Survey consultant Dominick Martin, of EMC Research, described that support as “a little bit tepid.” The bond issue studied would cost the owner of a $500,000 Issaquah home $390 a year, or $32 a month. With one member absent, the City Council was unanimous in its support for forming the advisory committee. “I’m excited about this,” said Councilman Tola Marts, a feeling other council members expressed. Marts added he trusts the city administration will put together a healthy crosssection of people for the advisory committee who will come up with a worthy list of projects.
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adding he got into the race late and didn’t have much of an organized campaign until well into the primary season. With that in mind, Reh said his numbers are actually encouraging. According to Reh, there are clear differences between himself and Winterstein. Reh said Winterstein is very much in favor of growing Issaquah, while he favors slowing things down a bit. Winterstein pointed to the traffic concurrency plan unveiled earlier this year, meant to ensure streets and infrastructure keep pace with development. He said for the first time in the history of the city, there is a direct link between impact fees paid by developers and specific citywide transportation projects. The Position 4 seat is essentially up for grabs, as incumbent Joshua Schaer is not running for re-election. In primary voting, Ramos took in 1,961 votes or roughly 46 percent of the ballots. Flood was not too far behind with 1,179
votes or 27 percent. Finishing third was candidate Stephen Bishop with 823 votes, or 19 percent. Daniel Johnson, who by most accounts did not run a very active campaign, took 326 votes or 7 percent. Ramos said he really hadn’t yet developed a strategy for the fall, but said he knocked on probably 3,000 doors during the primary. “I like listening to people,” Ramos said. Traffic and growth are two issues he has heard a lot about, he added. Specifically, Ramos said he’s listened to repeated complaints the city is not requiring enough ways in and out of new residential developments. In many cases, there seems to be one major route and that’s it, he said. “I’m very pleased,” Flood said of the primary results. Because he already is involved in city politics through the Human Services Commission, Ramos is better-known, Flood noted. He also has a bigger campaign budget and more endorsements, but still wasn’t able to earn 50 percent of the votes, Flood said. Flood said he would keep hitting on the big topics of growth and traffic, believing both the concurrency list and the city’s Transportation Improvement Plan deserve some attention. He said his overall strategy is an “evolving process.” “The more folks I talk with, the more I learn,” he said.
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Public invited to participate in wildlife photography classes Northwest Wildlife Photos will present two classes, for ages 14 and older, on wildlife photography at Lake Sammamish State Park. The first class is at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 in the flex space at Sunset Beach Bathhouse and will cover photography basics during a two-hour session. The second class will involve the actual experience of shooting wildlife photography and is at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 29, also starting at the bathhouse. The cost is $20 for both classes, with reservations through EventBrite, http://bit.ly/1UzjqXS. Space is limited. A Discover Pass is required to park at the state park, and can be purchased online through Washington State Parks. Parking costs $10 per day, though Aug. 25 is a free day. For more information, go to www.northwestwildlifephotos.com.
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Unicyclers take on Duthie Hill mountain bike park Photos by Greg farrar
Max Hanson, 9, of Seattle, barrels down a mountain bike trail on his unicycle Aug. 7 at Duthie Hill Park during the Seattle Muni Weekend which attracted mountain unicyclists from across the U.S. and around the world, also hitting trails on Tiger Mountain and Hansen Ridge near Snoqualmie Pass.
Above, Steve Patterson, of Tempe, Arizona, rides a curving wood plank bridge with the group of expert mountain unicyclists. At right, Rees Burak, of Olympia, leaps from one peak to the next on a mountain bike trail, getting compliments of ‘sick!’ from fellow mountain unicycle riders.
Concerts on the Green features guitar masters of Acoustic Fantasy The Concerts on the Green series continues Aug. 18 with Acoustic Fantasy. The free, family-friendly concert is from 7-8:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Issaquah 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. Featuring all original music, Acoustic Fantasy is led by Russian composer Sergey Ignatov, who fuses Spanish flamenco jazz with elements of classical and folk guitar. Imagine an escape to the Mediterranean Riviera with Acoustic Fantasy’s relaxing sound of nylon string guitar, violin and Cajon percussion, or get fired up with the festive spirit of passionate up-tempo dance songs. Learn more about
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The Children’s Organ Transplant Association and volunteers from Sammamish have teamed to start an online fundraiser through the end of August for Maddie Sprague, a 6-year-old student at Discovery Elementary School. Sprague received a heart transplant in December 2014 and is undergoing chemotherapy for a post-transplant disorder. The fundraiser, “Hearts for Maddie S.,” has a stated goal of $50,000 to cover expenses. Donors are asked to take pictures of hearts and post them to the Hearts 4 Maddie Facebook page, along with a suggested donation of $10 to COTA. Donate at cotaforteammaddies.com. COTA is a national charity based in Indiana, and is dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in fundraising for transplant-related expenses. All funds generated through
Join the Vitamin Shoppe on Aug. 15 for a special event to get prepared for a healthy fall. All Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide, including the Issaquah location at 6150 East Lake Sammamish Parkway, Suite C-D, will host a “Share the Health” expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide shoppers with key wellness tips and seasonal product recommendations. The first 50 shoppers will also receive a free tote bag and a Vitamin Shoppe T-shirt. The event will also allow shoppers to sample healthy goodies, meet local vendors and receive consultations and promotional materials from professionals in the wellness space, including gyms, spas, personal trainers, yoga instructors and more. Learn more about “Share the Health” and local wellness partners at www.vitaminshoppe.com.
The Stacy Jones Band headlines the Aug. 20 finale for the summer Gas Station Blues series. The performance is from 7-9 p.m. at the Hailstone 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 Stacy Jones Band, one of the hardest working acts out there, has just released its latest album, “Whiskey, Wine and Water” to much acclaim. All of its band members have won multiple Washington Blues Society’s “Best in the Blues” awards. With creative song writing, solid vocals and outstanding musicianship they will have everyone dancing. Learn more about the Gas Station Blues series at
There are plenty of options for “pub grub” in Issaquah, consisting of your typical bar food, from burgers to salads. However, there’s only one eatery in town touting itself as a “gastropub” — Levitate. The basic definition of a gastropub is a pub that elevates its menu fare with high-end ingredients. Before discussing the food, a little about the setting. Levitate is in the former H&H Tavern. The space was gutted and replaced with an upscale interior with light wood walls and dark floors. The front windows facing Front Street open, giving space for a trio of diners to watch the traffic go by. For outdoor dining options, there are three tables out front and out back in an extended seating area, are two large picnic tables and a U-shaped setting for bar stools. On the hot day we went, it was a pleasant option to have. Now the food. Wow. Going upscale on the ingredients on the most basic of menu items really pays off. We ordered the jalapeño poppers as appetizers. Rather than the basic filling of cream cheese, Levitate’s roasted peppers, at $9, were kicked up several notches by adding cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions and topped with a cilantro crème fraiche. These had so much more going on in our mouths than the standard popper. For our main lunch course, I ordered the fish taco and my companion chose the barbecued wild boar sandwich. That’s right. Wild boar. Anyone can smoke a pork shoulder, shred it and top it with a generic barbecue sauce to create a pulled pork sandwich. A gastropub of Levitate’s prowess goes above and beyond the expected by slow-roasting the wild boar in a pinot noir, which gave the meat a sweat and tangy taste. The meat is then topped with havarti cheese, a sunny-side-up fried egg, an aioli and fried onion
R e v ie w IF YOU GO Levitate Gastropub 4185 Front St. N. 4677-8497 4www.levitategastropub.com 411 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays 411 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday 48 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays 48 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays strings, all stuffed between macrina brioche bread. At the risk of sound cliché, it was a match of ingredients made in heaven. Be forewarned — hold your elbows out and bend over your plate. While delicious, this makes for one messy bite. But it’s well worth the $15 price. My fish taco could have gone the mundane route, with a lightly breaded halibut, deep-fried and topped with a supermarket coleslaw. Not here. The chef grills a nice chunk of mahi mahi, slathers it with a cherry salsa (which is even more upscale than a mango salsa), and tops it with a cilantro crème fraiche and feta cheese. That’s a recipe for a party in your mouth. I’d have been satiated if that’s all I got for my $13. Nope. They had to throw in a couple of home-made corn fritters on the side. Sensory overload. For the vegetarians among us, the menu should satisfy with such offerings as the blueberry sage salad ($11) and the mac and cheese ($15). Actually, it’s made with apple wood-smoked bacon. But, as the saying goes, everything is better with bacon. In this case, so much so, that a little cheating on the vegetarian diet is allowed. With its diverse lunch and dinner menus — plus breakfast on the weekends! — Levitate Gastropub is sure to inspire numerous repeat visits for its elevated pub cuisine.
Woman with late-stage breast cancer to swim across Lake Sammamish Aug. 16 Breast cancer patient Mary Gooze, 64, of Wisconsin, has decided to go on the offensive against the disease. Gooze – the 2015 recipient of the Wisconsin Coaches vs. Cancer Spirit of Hope Award – will be swimming across Lake Sammamish Aug. 16. Beginning at 9 a.m., she’ll take off from Sunset Beach at Lake Sammamish State Park, swim to the northwest shore, and return to the beach by 10:15 a.m. She’s using her remaining time
Mary Gooze to educate people about late-stage breast cancer and raise money for research and a possible cure.
Since the cancer has spread to her bones, Gooze has a terminal prognosis. Funding is sparse for research that explores how to best fight latestage cancer and that’s why Gooze has chosen to literally dive into a fight. Her first swimming campaign of 2015 was at Lake Patagonia in Arizona. She has swam across lakes in Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Lake Sammamish will be her 17th lake. To donate to Gooze’s cause, go to www.onewomanmanylakes.net.
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The wild boar pulled pork sandwich (top) and the fish taco with mahi mahi are two upscaled pub grub menu items featured on the Levitate Gastropub menu.
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Come down to the Issaquah Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aug. 15. While shopping for the freshest farm-grown products and other hand-made crafts, meet The Reptile Man, enjoy kid magician Josh Cizek and be mesmerized by a karate demonstration by Karate West. The market goes on, rain or shine, at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W.
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UPCOMING EVENTS ‘Paddle with a Purpose: No Barriers’ open paddling regatta, adaptive paddle demo, paddle with people of all ages and abilities, 9 a.m., Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road, $100, http://bit.ly/1Iz92Yq ‘Fantastic Fly-In,’ paraglider festival of floats and costumes, food truck, beer garden, shuttle to parking, 2-7 p.m. Sept. 12, Paraglider Landing Zone at the base of Tiger Mountain, www.downtownissaquah.com
FRIDAY, AUG. 14 ‘Layered Stories’ art exhibit with Anne La Fever and Liz Ruest, runs through Sept. 7 at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, 507-1107 Play and Learn Chinese, ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Social Hour with local entertainer Carol Hendrickson, 3 p.m., Spiritwood at Pine Lake, 3607 228th Ave. S.E., 3139100 Train Depot trolley and museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, with $5 trolley rides Saturday and Sunday, visit the vintage caboose and railroad cars, tours available by appointment, 78 First Ave. N.E., $2/adults, $1/children, www.issaquahhistory.org/ issaquah-depot Wine Club, 7:30 p.m., Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, email Diane at danielsondd@ yahoo.com Mod Men, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424 Seahawks Preseason Game, enter raffle for a trip to the Las Vegas Super Bowl, 7 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550
Knit for Life, providing support for cancer patients and beyond, supplies provided, 1-4 p.m., Swedish/Issaquah, 751 N.E. Blakely Drive, open to the public
Live music, 9 p.m., $10, Rolling Log Tavern, 50 E. Sunset Way, 392-2964
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French Club, language lessons, food and wine, travel tips and more, 7 p.m., Blakely Hall, Lady A, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, 5071107 99 Front St. N., 391-1424
Color Me Rad 5K, 9 a.m. to noon, Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road, $15/ kids, $45 to $60/adults, www.colormerad.com
Big Dog Revue, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., $5 cover, 392-5550 Karaoke, 9 p.m., Rolling Log Tavern, 50 E. Sunset Way, 392-2964
Saturday Morning Trail Run, meets weekly for a 3- to 5-mile run on Tiger or Squak mountains, 9 a.m. Uphill Running, 100 Front St. S., Suite A, 391-2430 Issaquah Valley Trolley runs, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Train Depot, 78 First Ave. N.E., $5, kids age 5 and under free, www.issaquahhistory.org Junior Ranger Programs, join Interpretive Specialist Alysa Adams for a fun learning experience, 1-2:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m., Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road, 4557010 Sounds of Summer Music Series, live music throughout Grand Ridge Plaza, 2-5 p.m., 1451 Highlands Drive N.E., 427-0977
Sixteenth NWCCC ’55, ’56, ’57 Chevy Show, 8 a.m., weather permitting, Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., 392-1266 Rampart Falls Hike, moderate, 7 miles, up to 400-foot elevation gain, 9 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., www. issaquahalps.org
Concert on the Green with Acoustic Fantasy, 7-8:30 p.m., community center lawn, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., free, www. issaquahwa.gov Meaningful Conversations, movies and discussions that touch on real social issues, 6:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 River and Streams Board meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall Northwest, 1775 12th Ave. N.W., 837-3000
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Lake Lillian Hike, moderate, 9 miles, up to 2,500-foot elevation gain, 9 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., www.issaquahalps.org Farmers market, meet The Reptile Man, enjoy kid magician Josh Cizek and a karate demonstration by Karate West, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W.
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1 p.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., www.issaquahalps.org
Urban Village Development Commission meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000
Regal Summer Movie Express: ‘The Lego Movie,’ 10 a.m., Regal Highlands Stadium 12, 940 N.E. Park Drive, 427-0977 ‘Growing in Humility,’ live online Q & A, 11 a.m., Christian Science Reading Room, 415 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-8140
Issaquah Valley Trolley runs, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Train Depot, 78 First Ave. N.E., $5, kids age 5 and under free, www.issaquahhistory.org
Tuesday Night Run, meets weekly for a 1.5-mile casual run, 6 p.m., Uphill Running, 100 Front St. S., Suite A, 3912430
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, 4557010
Open gym basketball, 6-9 p.m., community center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., for men and women ages 16 and older, $4 for adults, $3 for youths The Rovin’ Fiddlers, 7-9 p.m., Issaquah Highlands Fire Station, 1280 N.E. Park Drive, www.rovinfiddlers.com
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Gaslamp Bar & Grill, 1315 N.W. Mall St., 392-4547
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 Issaquah Highlands Community Wide Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., throughout Issaquah Highlands, www. issaquahhighlands.com Regal Summer Movie Express: ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Out of Water,’ 10 a.m., Regal Highlands Stadium 12, 940 N.E. Park Drive, 427-0977 Issaquah Alps Area Hike, easy, 5-6 miles, no significant gain,
Economic Vitality Commission meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Northwest, 1775 12th Ave. N.W., 837-3000 Community Campfires, all are welcome, 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, 3924169 Development Commission meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000 Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., Zeeks Pizza, 2525 N.E. Park Drive, 893-8646 Live music, 9 p.m., Rolling Log Tavern, 50 E. Sunset Way, 392-2964
THURSDAY AUG. 20 Tennis and Friends, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, Tibbetts Valley Park, 965 12th Ave. N.W., ages 50 and older; registration not required ‘The Sounds of Cinema,’ 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Pine Lake Park, 2401 228th Ave. S.E., free, www.sammamishsymphony.org
Gas Station Blues, with Stacy Jones Band, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N., www. downtownissaquah.com
MONDAY, AUG. 17 ‘Figure Drawing Open Studio,’ short pose 9:30-11:30 a.m. and long pose noon to 2 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $20 or $30 for both sessions, www.arteast.org
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O bituaries John ‘Danny’ Brunsberg John “Danny” Brunsberg passed away Aug. 8, 2015 at Swedish Hospital in Issaquah. He was John Brunsberg born on April 18, 1925, and lived his entire life in Issaquah. He was the son of Emile Nelson Brunsberg and John Brunsberg. He was proud of his Danish ancestry. The family owned the Issaquah Theater for 20 years. John held many positions at the theater. He was proud to work for the Issaquah Parks Department, mowing parks and
Marilyn Irene Gusé Marilyn Irene Gusé, age 82, joined God’s loving arms July 30, 2015 in Olympia. She was born Aug. 19, 1932, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Mildred (Bena) Muskopf and Milton Edward Muskopf. Marilyn graduated in 1950 from East St. Louis Senior High School, where she was active in Job’s Daughters and the choir. She married Darrell Gusé in 1955. They were married for 54 years, until Darrell’s death. Marilyn and Darrell gave birth to their daughter Cheryl in East St. Louis before moving to St. Joseph, Missouri, where she gave birth to son Kevin and daughter Karen. They moved to south St. Paul, Minnesota, where daughter Sheila was born, and since lived in San Angelo, Texas; Davis, California; and Dixon, California; before moving to North Bend in 1990. After moving to North Bend, Marilyn and Darrell became beloved members and volunteers of Mount Si
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the cemetery. His love of all animals was evidenced by concern for his dogs and cats, as well as all the wild critters that called his yard home. He will be especially missed by friends Scott Keith, Asia Keith, Al Erickson, Curt Schmidt, Terry Schmidt and Arlene Workman. He will be buried next to his parents at Lower Hillside Cemetery. A graveside service was held Aug. 12 at Lower Hillside Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Issaquah Historical Society or the Humane Society. Friends are invited to sign the family’s online guestbook at www.flintofts. com. Lutheran Church. Marilyn lived in North Bend for 23 years before moving to Olympia in 2013. Marilyn was an active volunteer of the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Auxiliary and at Mount Si Lutheran Church. In addition to being a busy volunteer, Marilyn was an ardent Dallas Cowboys fan with a wide circle of church friends. Marilyn is preceded in death by husband Darrell in 2009; sister Carol (Muskopf) Noelken; and her first granddaughter, Valerie Ann Johnston. She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Gusé) and husband Harold Johnston, of Canyon Lake, Texas; Kevin and wife Denise (Zollner) Gusé, of Sacramento, California; Karen (Gusé) and husband Wally Burton, of Olympia; and Sheila Browne, of Vacaville, California. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Memorial donations are suggested to Mount Si Lutheran Church in honor of Marilyn. ate of Skyline High School and a 2015 graduate of University of Washington; Max Sugarman, a 2010 graduate of Issaquah High School and a 2014 graduate of University of Washington; and Kelsey Smith a 2011 graduate of Eastlake High School and a 2015 graduate of Seattle University.
Mu Son Kang passed away on Aug. 6, 2015. He died peacefully in his home, Mu Son Kang surrounded by family. He was 97. Mu Son was born and raised on Jeju Island, South Korea. He was well-read and knew the value of education, and attended college in Japan in his early 20s. After returning home to Korea, he met and married his lifelong companion Yongchul, who — in spite of her fading memory these days — has never once failed to recognize her husband. After running a small business and later managing a Korean auto company for many years, Mu Son led our family to America in 1975. He shared many stories and memories from our family’s journey through Iowa, Illinois and New York City. Mu Son and
Richard J. Powell Longtime Issaquah resident Richard J. Powell passed away peacefully at Richard Powell home on July 30, 2015. He was 80. Born in Portland, Oregon, Dick served in the Army and was a veteran of the Cold War before commencing his 30-year career with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. He spent his retirement volunteering with Teach For America is a national nonprofit working to expand educational opportunity for students in low-income communities. Corps members commit to teach in high-need urban or rural public schools and become lifelong advocates for
his wife finally settled in the sleepy suburbs of Issaquah in 1990 and have been there ever since. Mu Son led a stoic, simple life in his later years. He insisted on only eating at precise times of the day, continued selfimprovement through daily study of English language, taking satisfaction in the few interests he had: going on daily walks, watching sports, playing Go, and taking care of his grandchildren. He had an honest, independent mind, and enjoyed chauffeuring his family around to ease the burden of their busy lives. He instilled the importance of tradition, heritage and culture in our family. He will be warmly remembered and greatly missed. Mu Son is survived by his wife Yongchul and their seven children who are all alive, successful and have raised many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren living across the U.S. His memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 14, at Sammamish Presbyterian Church.
the USO, making frequent trips to Hawaii with family and friends, and practicing the fine art of being a grandfather. He will be missed greatly! Dick is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rebecca Cottrell; daughter Erin Alving (John Alving); sons Andrew and Benjamin Powell; grandchildren Tristan and Annika Alving; and numerous sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of life from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Issaquah Senior Center. Friends and family are invited to sign the family’s online guestbook at www. flintofts.com. educational equity. The trio joins a network of 50,000 corps members and alumni working alongside parents, principals and communities for positive change. To learn more about Teach for American, go to www.teachforamerica.org.
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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.
W edding Owen, Osborne TeriJayne Owen, daughter of Terrence Jay and Deanne Owen, of Grand Coulee, and David Samuel Osborne, son of Kendall Joseph and Linda Joy Osborne, of Sammamish, were married on June 13, 2015, in Snohomish. The Owen-Osborne wedding was held in the historic and beautiful Belle Wedding Chapel with Stephen P. Hall, M.D., acting in the role of minister and officiating the ceremony. Following their wedding and reception, David and T.Jay went on their honeymoon and spent time exploring the San Juan Islands. They have since returned home to Pullman, where they will continue to reside. This couple’s love story started when they met in January 2009. After fostering a deep friendship, they enjoyed five wonderful years of dating that culminated into the best surprise present ever when David proposed to T.Jay on Christmas morning 2014. Since both are diehard Cougar fans who are also proud to have obtained their bachelor’s degrees from Washington State University, it was no surprise to friends and loved ones when they chose
David Samuel and TeriJayne Owen crimson and gray as their wedding colors. A local reception was held in Pullman at the WSU Brelsford Visitor’s Center at the end of June. Employed at Healing Hands Massage Clinic, David Osborne, AT-C/L, LMP, works as a massage therapist and is also the director of education and co-founder of Altura College of Massage, which opened in Pullman this summer. David is also a 2001 Skyline High School graduate. T.Jay continues to work as the administrative assistant and coordinator of marketing and communications at Palouse Medical, where she has been employed since 2007. These newlyweds wish to share their joyous news and are thrilled to begin their happily ever after!
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AVP Seattle Open crowns champs The Association of Volleyball Professionals returned to Seattle for the first time in 25 years. Lake Sammamish State Park had the honor of hosting the AVP Seattle Open Aug. 6-9. April Ross and Jennifer Fopma won the women’s title in three sets, while Ryan Doherty and John Mayer won the men’s side. The Seattle Times reports organizers are working to make this an annual beach volleyball event on the shoreline of Lake Sammamish.
Lakeside Recovery falls short at Legion regionals Tyler Tennant hit a walkoff single in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Gillette Roughriders an 8-7 victory over Lakeside Recovery in an elimination game Aug. 9 at the Senior American Legion Northwest Regional baseball tournament in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Lakeside, comprised of players from Issaquah, Newport and Skyline high schools, fell two wins shy of the program’s fourth trip to the American Legion World Series, which
begins Aug. 13 in Shelby, North Carolina. The team finished 36-18. After opening the regional tournament with a 6-1 loss to the Medford (Oregon) Mustangs, Lakeside reeled off three consecutive victories to reach the semifinals against Gillette, one of two Wyoming squads in the tourney. Lakeside built an early 4-0 lead, highlighted by Tommy Swinscoe’s two-run single, but Gillette charged back for three runs in the third inning and four in the
fifth. Trailing 7-5, Lakeside tied the score in the sixth on Will Langan’s RBI double and Luke Watanabe’s RBI single. Lakeside reliever Austin Woodey kept the Roughriders off the scoreboard for three innings, but his teammates were unable to capitalize at the plate. Gillette advanced to the championship game and lost 12-2 in eight innings to Medford, which will play in the World Series for the fifth time.
Lakeside handed Medford its only loss of regional event. The teams faced off Aug. 8, and Lakeside earned an 11-6 win thanks to a five-run ninth. Watanabe broke a 6-6 tie with a three-run, inside-the-park homer, and AJ Block and Todd Reese each followed with RBI singles. Watanabe finished 2-for4 and drove in six runs. Mitchell Morimoto and Danny Sinatro each had three hits. After starting the tournament with a loss, Lake-
side bounced back Aug. 6 with a 20-2 demolition of the Chugiak (Alaska) Mustangs. They plated eight runs in the third and seven in the fifth, and Reese was dominant over six innings of work, allowing two walks and three hits with seven strikeouts. Morimoto was 4-for-5 with six RBIs. Lakeside then took care of the Kennewick Outlaws – the team they beat July 28 for the state title – in an Aug. 7 loser-out game. Kennewick had a 5-4
lead entering the ninth inning, but Lakeside rallied for three runs and a 7-5 win thanks in part to Morimoto’s two-run triple. While Lakeside’s successful season was largely the result of good pitching – the team recorded 16 shutout victories, including four in a six-game win streak – there was plenty of clutch hitting as well. Six players hit better than .300, with Morimoto (.396, 51 RBIs) and Sinatro (.395, 47 runs) topping the list.
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The Association of Volleyball Professionals’ four-day AVP Kingston Seattle Open, held Aug. 6-9 at Lake Sammamish State Park, brought one of the stops of the national 2015 Pro Beach Volleyball Tour back to the Seattle area for the first time in 25 years. One of the best-known American volleyball athletes of alltime, Misty May-Treanor, was playing competitively for the first time since the gold-medal match at the 2012 London Olympics. May-Treanor and her former teammate Kerri Jennings also won Olympic gold medals in 2004 and 2008. May-Treanor, of Long Beach, California, and her current teammate, Brittany Hochevar, of Hermosa Beach, California, seeded 11th, beat third-seeded Lane Carico of Manhattan Beach, California, and Summer Ross of Carlsbad, California, in a second-round winners’ bracket match Aug. 7. May-Treanor and Hochevar won in three sets, 15-21, 23-21 and 15-10.
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Wandering boyfriend At 4:07 a.m. July 31, an officer contacted a woman in the 1600 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard who stated her boyfriend wandered off while she was getting gas and she was now looking for him. She stated that he sometimes does this, adding that she would stop shouting for him and return to her car.
Warm soda makes you sleepy At 2:11 p.m. July 31, an officer found a man asleep
ON THE MAP See a map of the Issaquah Police Department’s reported activity from the previous 72 hours at http://bit.ly/ ZPHFbA. Addresses on the map have been rounded to the nearest hundred block. The address reflects where the officer responded to the incident — not necessarily where it occurred.
against the soda machines in the 100 block of Front Street South. The man stated he hadn’t slept well and the heat made him sleepy. He was clear of any wants or warrants and did not need medical attention.
Driving without a license 4A 32-year-old Seattle man was arrested at 1:10 a.m. Aug. 1 for driving without a license and without insurance in the 5600 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast. 4A 32-year-old Tacoma
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Disorderly conduct At 5:15 p.m. July 31, a 21-year-old Issaquah man was arrested in the 100 block of East Sunset Way for disorderly conduct.
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Dental disturbance An officer responded at 2:16 p.m. Aug. 3 to a report of a resident in the 5000 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway being threatened, although not with bodily harm or otherwise, by their dentist
suing them. The officer advised the subject to seek legal counsel and to contact the Better Business Bureau and the Dental Association to file a complaint against the dentist.
Duct tape prank At 6:48 p.m. Aug. 5, an officer was dispatched to the corner of Highlands Drive
Northeast and Northeast Park Drive where he found a juvenile male taped to a light post. The youth said he was a willing participant and his friends cut him loose and removed the tape. The Press publishes names of those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.
Mis-bee-having An officer responded at 2:11 p.m. Aug. 1 to the 900 block of Northeast Federal Drive to the report of several hundred bees congregating on the outside of a citizen’s car, making it unsafe to drive. The officer and dispatch attempted to contact several bee keepers in the area and were unable to find one who would come out for assistance. The car’s owner said she would return when the weather cooled down.
DUI A 23-year-old Issaquah man was arrested at 6:14 a.m. Aug. 2 for driving under the influence along Issaquah-Pine Lake Road Southeast. His blood alcohol S B E B A C R
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