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Wednesday, September 28, 2011 • Vol. 112, No. 39

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Hospital features gourmet café

‘It was like being in a war zone’

Salmon Days guide inside Discover Salmon Days entertainment, food, traditions and more in the Ohfishal Salmon Days Festival Guide.

Salmon Days Festival spawns street closures

BY CHRISTINA LORDS

Guardian One, the King County Sheriff's Office helicopter (above), takes off from the Issaquah Community Center lawn as law enforcement agencies respond to a gunman in downtown Issaquah.

Investigation continues after police kill gunman at Issaquah school

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Issaquah police stopped a gunman in a fusillade of gunfire Sept.

24, after he led officers on a circuitous chase through downtown Issaquah, prompting residents to scramble for cover inside homes, and athletes and spectators at a youth football game to duck beneath bleachers for protection.

Officers fatally shot the 51-year-

old Maple Valley man on the Clark Elementary School campus, not far from a youth football game on nearby Issaquah High School fields.

The initial calls to police started after the still-unidentified gunman abandoned a 2011 Silver Kia in the roadway on Front Street South near the Julius Boehm Pool at about 11:15 a.m. The man, dressed in dark green clothing, brandished a pair of rifles —

including a bolt-action hunting rifle — as he left on foot from the abandoned Kia. The incident unfolded as frantic 911 calls from people along the gunman’s route led police to the tree-lined Clark Elementary campus along Second Avenue Southeast. Some callers said he pointed rifles at them on the street and inside vehicles.

Then, after the gunman headed about a half-mile from Front Street South to Second Avenue Southeast, witnesses said he attempted to break into a driver’s education car

BY MARTIN BUCKLEY

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Officers use a King County Sheriff’s Office patrol car as a shield as they advance on the shooter’s location at Clark Elementary School.

Motorists should prepare to brake for salmon Oct. 1-2 as more than 100,000 people migrate to Issaquah for the Salmon Days Festival.

The festival and the opening Grande Parade spawn road closures on streets in the historic downtown and the business district. Motorists should prepare for daylong closures on both festival days.

The following streets close from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 1-2 for the festival: Front Street from Newport Way Southwest to Northwest Gilman Boulevard East Sunset Way from Second Avenue Southeast to Newport Way Northwest Rainier Boulevard South and First Avenue Southeast from East Sunset Way to the Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S. Southeast Bush Street and Southeast Andrews Street from Second Avenue Southeast to Front Street South First Place Northeast and First Avenue Northwest from West Sunset Way to Northwest Dogwood Street The following streets close from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 1 for the Grande Parade: 12th Avenue Northwest from Northwest Maple Street to Northwest Gilman Boulevard The following streets close from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 2 for the Issaquah Rotary Run: Seventh Avenue Northwest, Second Avenue Northwest and Fourth Avenue Northwest Rainier Boulevard North from Northwest Dogwood Street to Northwest Juniper Street Police posted signs last week to alert motorists to the impending closures. The city also posts detour information during the festival.

Issaquah hatchery could collect fewer salmon eggs as cost-cutting measure

Mature salmon returning to spawn crowd behind a viewing window Sept. 22 at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

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The unsettled economy is threatening the chinook-salmon spawning program at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has proposed reducing the number of chinook eggs collected at Issaquah and other state-run hatcheries to cut costs as the state faces a $1.4 billion shortfall.

The proposal recommends for the local hatchery to collect about 1.3 million eggs — about 1 million fewer than hatchery crews planned to collect.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW King County is conducting a survey to gather residents’ opinions about rivers, and how the rivers should be used and managed. The county enlisted a local research firm to randomly contact residents by phone for the survey. The survey is also available online at www.kingcounty.gov/rivers.

FISH stewardship salvages Salmon in the Classroom.

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“Issaquah is not a sole target in this,” said Doug Hatfield, hatchery operations manager for the region encompassing Issaquah. “This is a decision that the agency put forth to distribute this impact throughout Puget Sound and on the coast.”

Though the reduction could mean a drop in mature fish

returning to Issaquah Creek to spawn in coming years, hatchery Foreman John Kugen said tending to fewer juvenile fish could improve outcomes.

“In actuality, we probably do a better job of raising these fish,” he said. “With 2 million fish, it’s really a time-consuming job just to feed them. By the time you’re doing done feeding them, it’s time to turn around and feed them again.”

Crews snip the adipose fin of juvenile fish to distinguish hatchery salmon from wild salmon — a

QUOTABLE Youths are forced to kill their own family members or kill others to gain military uniforms. Female soldiers seem to especially suffer brutal discipline, with ears, noses and lips cut off as punishments.

— Sherry Hanson U.S. tour coordinator for the Watoto Children’s Choir (See story Page B10.)

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Port of Seattle race could shape region’s economic engine A2 • Wednesday, September 28, 2011

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter In November, voters in King County, including those in Issaquah, will be asked to choose from among four candidates hoping to serve as commissioners for the Port of Seattle.

The port includes both the seaport in downtown Seattle and SeaTac International Airport.

According to the port’s annual report for 2010, the port collected $75.6 million in property taxes in 2009. The projection for 2010 was $73.5 million. Those collections come from all King County residents, including those in Issaquah.

“The port is an economic engine for the entire county, not just the city of Seattle,” said Charla Skaggs, corporate media officer for the port.

Both Skaggs and other port officials said thousands of jobs depend directly and indirectly on port operations.

According to what is billed by the port as an independent report released in 2009, the port was directly and indirectly responsible for 190,000 jobs in the Puget

Sound region. Port facilities generated more than $17 billion in revenue for businesses who deal with the port or the port tenants who operate the maritime terminals. All in all, those employers and employees pay about $867 million in state and local taxes.

Finally, the 2009 report stated that more than 135,000 people are employed at regional businesses that have cargo moving through the Port of Seattle.

Skaggs talked about how plenty of Eastside companies depend on the port for importing or exporting goods and raw materials. She stated port operations create a wide variety of jobs from the longshoremen who load and unload cargo to cruise ship employees. According to Skaggs, an Issaquah resident retunes pianos on cruise ships that stop at the port.

Port operations themselves employ about 1,600 people, said Port Commission President Bill Bryant, one of two incumbent commission members up for election this year.

All in all, just from its maritime operations, Bryant said about 70,000 families depend on the

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port. Although his opponent in the upcoming election disagrees, Bryant said those jobs are well-paying, familywage positions.

He further argued the port Bill Bryant is one of the top five or six job creators in King County, right up on the list with The Boeing Co. and Microsoft.

“I think the port is becoming an example of an agency that can create jobs,” Bryant said.

“There is no doubt the port is a critical economic engine for the region,” said Dean Willard, an Issaquah resident who is opposing Bryant for the latter’s spot on the port commission.

Willard specifically said the port does not do enough to create living-wage jobs, but also was highly critical of the port’s environmental record.

“I have observed decisions that are not transparent and not reflective of local values,” Willard said,

Change comes to Issaquah bus routes Oct. 1 King County Metro Transit riders should prepare for changes soon as transportation planners adjust routes between Issaquah and Seattle.

Issaquah routes receive some shuffling in the latest service plan from the mass transit agency. Under a service plan starting Oct. 1, Route 211 runs from hospital-dense First Hill in Seattle to the Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride. Metro Transit is also adding trips departing First Hill for the highlands at 3:05 and 5:30 p.m.

Route 271 service is also due to increase. Metro Transit is adding trips on the route from the Eastgate Park & Ride to the University District. Riders can board a Route 271 bus in downtown Issaquah.

The updated plan calls for buses to arrive at the Eastgate center every 10 minutes — rather than every 20 minutes — from 6-6:30 a.m. on weekdays.

Service frequency is also due to increase throughout the day

WHAT TO KNOW King County Metro Transit riders can learn more about route and schedule changes in the Special Rider Alert brochure at Metro Online, www.kingcounty.gov/metro.

Call Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 to learn more.

and during the evening commute.

The agency is urging riders to check updated routes before boarding buses for the weekday morning commute Oct. 3.

Issaquah riders transferring buses in Bellevue should prepare for substantial changes after Metro Transit rolls out the updated routes and schedules.

County Council members approved the route changes and more than 20 other adjustments

in May. County Executive Dow Constantine proposed the overhaul to accommodate the launch of RapidRide buses. Some Eastside route changes reflect the addition of the RapidRide B Line.

The red-and-yellow express buses offer service between Bellevue and Redmond.

RapidRide is part of the Transit Now initiative adopted in 2006.

The initial RapidRide line between Tukwila and Federal Way is popular among riders.

Extending Route 211 to the highlands is possible due to a partnership between Metro Transit and the First Hill Transportation Group — a consortium of Harborview, Swedish and Virginia Mason medical centers.

Under the existing arrangement, Route 211 runs between First Hill and Eastgate.

Metro Transit updates routes and schedules three times per year to improve service and meet bus riders’ needs.

adding those local values include environmentally sound operations.

B r y a n t sharply disagreed, arguing the port’s environmental Dean Willard record is another reason the institution is important to voters and residents in the Puget Sound area.

As one example of what he defends as the port’s environmental stewardship, Bryant pointed to what ultimately becomes of contaminated dredging materials the port removes from around its maritime facilities: He said the port legally could dump those materials into Elliot Bay. Instead, the port takes on the added expense of having the materials moved inland.

But Willard said an example of how the port has dropped the ball environmentally is its lack of attention to problems with the Duwamish River. He said the port undoubtedly has a shared respon-

sibility for cleaning up the waterway.

For his part, Bryant agreed the port has some responsibility for the Duwamish, but said officials are living up to the responsibility. He said the port has supported a plan to restore the river’s habitat, another environmental step he said the organization was not required to take.

Another voluntary environmental move, according to Bryant, includes replacing outdated port trucks with newer, more efficient models. By 2015, he said all port trucks must meet certain EPA standards.

Willard said Bryant and other board members consistently “talk the talk, but fail to walk the walk.”

For example, he again argued the port’s efforts regarding the Duwamish are completely insufficient. Willard backed a protest held downtown Sept. 15 as the Port of Seattle was hosting the American Association of Port Authorities.

The group directly mounting the protest is known as Puget Sound Sage. Among other claims, the group charges seaport truck driv-

Minor earthquake shakes areas south of Issaquah

a minor earthquake beneath Mirrormont on Tiger Mountain.

The magnitude-2.8 earthquake occurred just before 1 a.m. Aug. 18, about a mile beneath the surface.

Scientists said such small earthquakes occur often, and do not indicate a looming, larger earthquake.

Seismologists recorded a magnitude-3.2 earthquake south of Issaquah last week, but the minor tremor did not cause any damage or injuries.

University of Washington seismologists said the minor earthquake occurred at 1:22 p.m. Sept.

22. Scientists pegged the earthquake’s epicenter near Lake Desire in rural King County, about eight miles southwest of downtown Issaquah.

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies did not respond to any calls related to earthquake-related problems or damage, spokesman Sgt. John Urquhart said.

Seismologists at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, based at the UW, said the temblor occurred about 15 miles beneath the surface.

September is National Preparedness Month, and the state Emergency Management Division conducted a statewide drop, cover and hold earthquake drill the day before the Lake Desire temblor.

The seismic activity came a month after seismologists recorded

Residents can comment on proposed highlands gas station The city and Issaquah Highlands developer Port Blakely Communities plan to restart the discussion next month about a proposed gas station in the hillside neighborhood.

Citizens can comment on the proposal at a City Council public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Council Chambers at City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way. Before construction can proceed on a highlands gas station, the council must amend the agreement between the city and Port Blakely to allow such a facility in the neighborhood. The original agreement prohibits a highlands gas station due to concerns about possible groundwater contamination.

DECISION 2011 ON THE WEB Find complete election coverage at www.issaquahpress.com/category/ election through Election Day and beyond.

ers often are forced to work 10- to 12-hour shifts while not receiving health benefits or sick time and earning about $28,500 a year.

The other port commission spot on the ballot this year currently belongs to Seattle resident Gael Tarleton. Neither she nor challenger Richard Pope, of Bellevue, responded to repeated requests for comment.

Tom Corrigan: 392-6434, ext. 241, or tcorrigan@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

The proposed amendments under consideration Oct. 3 address environmental protection standards and design expectations, and outline regulations, for a highlands gas station.

The gas station proposal almost reached the council in December 2009, but Port Blakely executives pulled the request at the last minute.

Opponents claim a gas station is a poor fit in a neighborhood touted as “green” and pedestrian friendly.

In the past, proponents billed the proposed gas station as a cuttingedge “energy station” featuring alternative fuels and electric-vehicle charging stations.

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Issaquah remains in same County Council district under proposal

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Issaquah remains in the same King County Council district under a plan released Sept. 27 from the citizen panel responsible for redrawing the local political map.

The proposal, like the existing arrangement, keeps Issaquah proper inside District 3 and most rural areas south of city limits in District 9. The plan also shifts some areas southeast of Issaquah from District 9 into District 3.

(The county is carved into nine districts, each represented by a single council member.)

In a unanimous decision Sept.

26, King County Districting Committee members agreed to release a final proposal for public

comment and review. The plan must be approved by Jan. 15 for the 2012 elections.

Under the law, districts must be drawn as contiguous areas and be as nearly equal in population as possible. The population data cannot be used to favor or disadvantage any racial group or political party.

“This redistricting plan was carefully drafted to balance population, meet legal requirements and incorporate the public input we received,” committee Chairman Terrence Carroll, a retired King County Superior Court judge, said in a statement. “I greatly appreciate the committee members’ hard work and their willingness to come together to find solutions that serve the people of King County.”

Citizens can comment on the proposal at a public hearing Oct. 3.

The committee gathered input at a series of public meetings before releasing the proposal. The next hearing is the last step before the committee acts on the proposed map.

“Public testimony raised new ideas and helped us better understand communities of interest,” Carroll said. “Public input helped members come together around common principles and reach unanimous agreement on a proposed plan three months ahead of schedule.”

Councilwoman Kathy Lambert represents Issaquah proper in District 3 and Councilman Reagan Dunn represents unincorporated areas south of city limits in

District 9.

Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger said the relationship between city officials and Lambert is productive.

“She is always very good about contacting the city if she spots something that she thinks is going to have an effect on us,” Frisinger said. “So, for instance, if there’s an annexation issue in, say, Sammamish, she will ask if there is something she should know about because it may have an effect on Issaquah.”

In January, County Council members appointed a team of community leaders to update the map for representation in county government.

The redistricting committee released draft redistricting propos-

als in June. Members considered splitting Issaquah into districts 3 and 9 at Interstate 90 or, in another scenario, shifting Issaquah into suburban District 6 alongside Bellevue and Kirkland.

Instead, committee members opted for the status quo in the Issaquah area and shifted boundaries elsewhere.

In addition to district boundaries, the council lineup could change soon after the 2012 elections. The race for state attorney general next year includes Councilman Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, and Dunn, a Republican.

GET INVOLVED King County Districting Committee public hearing 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 King County Courthouse County Council Chambers, 10th floor 516 Third Ave., Seattle

ON THE WEB See a map of the King County Districting Committee redistricting proposal at www.issaquahpress.com/tag/ redistricting.

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

District students score above state Skyline High School dances are back on New rules address average on Washington math tests inappropriate behavior

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter

As Issaquah School District students headed back to class Aug. 30, state education officials were releasing the first results of a newly required math test.

The state also put out final numbers on which schools were able, or not able, to meet annual improvement goals set out by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Last spring, Washington students in algebra and geometry classes took a state test immediately at the end of their course work. The system is known as “end of course,” or “EOC” testing.

It replaced the standardized math test students formerly took near the end of the school year.

According to results released by the state, 86 percent of district students taking the EOC test met state algebra standards. The figure was 90.9 percent for the geometry test.

In contrast, the state average was 62 percent on the algebra test and 72 percent on the geometry exam.

“This feels like a big success,” Leslie Nielsen, Issaquah math curriculum specialist, said in a press release. “The EOCs test algebra and geometry at a deep and rigorous level, so our outstanding first-year results indicate a strong alignment between our instruction and the standards.”

Though it still has its critics, Sara Niegowski, district executive director of communications, said the EOC tests are more popular with instructors than the previously used standardized exams.

There are a couple of reasons for that popularity, according to

Debra Hawkins, the school district’s director of assessment.

Speaking in a release, Hawkins said EOC tests are given closer to the time of instruction. She also noted the tests are very specific in regard to subject matter and can dig deeper into the specific subject matter.

“We see that as a positive step forward,” Niegowski said.

In 2012, the state will replace its broad 10th-grade science exam with an EOC biology assessment, Niegowski added. The state had proposed passage of the biology test be mandatory for high school graduation, but has put off that requirement. Locally, some Issaquah school board members are pushing for the district to come up with science and/or technology assessments of its own and make passage required.

Regarding the controversial No Child Left Behind requirements, 11 district schools failed to meet what the standards call adequate yearly progress.

According to the state, Issaquah district elementary schools failing to meet AYP were Briarwood, Challenger, Clark and Sunset.

Middle schools in the same category were Beaver Lake, Issaquah, Maywood and Pacific Cascade.

Issaquah, Liberty and Skyline high schools all failed to meet AYP. Niegowski said tentative results on the AYP measurements were first released earlier this year.

AYP measures a school’s progress in several areas of standardized testing. If a certain level of improvement is not reached in specific areas, a school can be said not to have attained AYP. Niegowski said many educators are critical of AYP because not

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“The EOCs test algebra and geometry at a deep and rigorous level, so our outstanding first-year results indicate a strong alignment between our instruction and the standards.”

— Leslie Nielsen Issaquah math curriculum specialist

meeting even one standard can cause a school to be labeled a failure.

For example, Briarwood did not make AYP this year and fell subject to certain federal sanctions. According to Niegowski, the only area the school failed to meet AYP was in reading for specialeducation students.

Because they failed to meet AYP either this year or last year, both Briarwood and Issaquah Valley Elementary were required to offer parents the option of sending students to other schools. Niegowski said final enrollment numbers for this year aren’t in yet, but no parents had removed children from Issaquah Valley, while perhaps one or two students had been taken out of Briarwood.

Niegowski noted that Issaquah Valley actually met AYP this year, but was required to offer parents a choice for two consecutive school years. While other Issaquah schools did not make AYP, they were not required to offer another school choice largely because they are not federal Title I schools, according to Niegowski. A school is considered a Title I school, if, among other factors, at least 40 percent of the student population is from lowincome families.

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter In an email newsletter sent to the families of Skyline High School students, school officials said they had concerns about what they considered inappropriate behavior at school dances.

With that in mind, the letter also states school leaders had “put a hold on dances while the Associated Student Body and the student body did some problem solving.”

The school’s next dance would be the annual Homecoming slated for Oct. 14. But the school newsletter claims that event was never definitively cancelled.

Not attributed to any specific person, the letter states “the media and their sources were not accurate in reporting Homecoming as cancelled. Homecoming is on, but with a few new approaches.”

Requests for comments from Skyline Principal Lisa Hechtman and district officials were forwarded to district Executive Director of Communications Sara Niegowski.

According to Niegowski, at a recent Skyline dance, Hechtman observed what she felt was inappropriate sexual behavior, such as students grinding against each other. The newsletter said much the same.

“Dances are a part of school culture, yes, but some of the dancing that was happening should in no way, shape or form be a part of our school,” the email read.

“She’s been battling that for several years,” Niegowski added.

Niegowski said that in the past Hechtman had talked with the students taking part in inappropriate behavior, had asked them to leave events and contacted their par-

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ents. But none of those measures worked to Hechtman’s satisfaction.

While she is concerned about behavior, Hechtman also wants students to come up with ways to increase attendance at the dances.

Many Skyline dances do not seem to attract much attention from students, Niegowski said, adding that it has become difficult to find volunteer adult chaperones. Still, the newsletter makes clear one new approach will be an increase in the number of chaperones at each dance and makes a pitch for volunteers.

Released last week, the email asks the school community to watch future newsletters for more about how Skyline will handle subsequent dances.

While some changes may be in the offing, Skyline’s current online student handbook lists about six rules governing student behavior at dances. Separate rules cover student dress and personal displays of affection. The dance rules state that “freak dancing” will not be allowed.

Such dancing is defined as “any or all dancing that is found to be sexually suggestive in any way.”

The handbook emphasizes the last five words of the definition by putting them in quotes and italics.

Some examples of unacceptable behavior include inappropriate touching, according to the handbook. Removal of shirts or other required dress is not allowed.

Rules prohibit lap dancing as well.

The handbook states that dance chaperones have the right to intervene if behavior is thought to be inappropriate.

In general, according to the handbook, excessive displays of affection can include prolonged embracing or kissing. Such displays are not allowed at the school, during school events or on school buses.

An attempt to reach Skyline student leaders through Niegowski was unsuccessful.

After some discussion among parent leaders, Deb Smith, copresident of the Skyline PTSA, said it was decided to give students the opportunity to come up with solutions before any adults weighed in on the issue publicly.

Tom Corrigan: 392-6434, ext. 241, or tcorrigan@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

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PRESS E DITORIAL

Thanks to police officers for keeping all safe

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ssaquah narrowly escaped a tragedy of epic proportions Sept. 24. While a gunman died from retaliatory gunshots from the police, no innocent bystanders were hurt or killed. As the community reflects on what might have been — and what was — there is much to be grateful for.

Issaquah, King County and neighboring city police responded with the professionalism we expect. They made sure that children and adults nearby were safe before exchanging gunfire.

Comments from the earliest news stories posted at www.issaquahpress.com captured the terror of the ordeal, and the appreciation for the police kept coming throughout the next day. Here are a few excerpts: 12:42 p.m. — helicopters just landed on the community center – traffic is a mess. Police with guns drawn are blocking sunset @ 2nd. wow.

2:53 p.m. — A neighbor told me a guy was seen walking around downtown Iss w/a rifle, now a standoff. Stay indoors everybody til this is over.

2:16 p.m. — was going to an ASB event at the high school when everything unfolded. I was standing in the bus parking route when the gunshots went off. People were screaming from the courtyard near the fields and the police were shooting in the lower lot. I started running to the street and yelling to people to turn around and not come into the parking lot.

3:08 p.m. — I was at the game, we were packed under the bleachers. So so so scary! Saw the gunman. Incredible scary. We stayed there for about 2 1/2 hours, taking cover.

Never thought I would be texting my loved ones just in case.

Scary.

4:23 p.m. — Thanks Issaquah and King County police for all you do, my hats off to you!!!

4:25 p.m. — Congratulations to all of our officers for the amazing job they did in the line of fire by unknown numbers of shooters. They protected us without a second thought.

8:50 a.m. — Go Issaquah PD and King County Sheriff! I applaud your skill and bravery. I’m so glad nobody else was hurt.

10:34 a.m. — hats off to the officers and teams that were handling this….we are all so grateful that there were no injuries or worse in a stadium with so many young children.

It sometimes takes a good scare to make us appreciate the work of our public safety officials. This was a good scare, and thankfully nothing more — thanks to the preparation and care of our men and women in uniform.

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It can’t happen here; yes, it can

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his kind of thing doesn’t happen here,” people always say when some tragedy, especially one involving violence, occurs in a community.

I heard the phrase again and again on Saturday, because that kind of thing doesn’t happen in Issaquah either. Until it did.

I was shopping in Maple Valley when a friend called to tell me there was a gunman on the loose in Issaquah and she couldn’t get into town because of all of the police officers blocking the streets.

Despite the fact that her voice was crystal clear, I immediately said, “What? Can you say that again?”

Same thing — gunman, downtown Issaquah, cops everywhere with guns drawn, helicopter flying overhead. She then asked if I was OK. (I live downtown.) I felt stunned for a moment. Were my pets OK at home? Could I even get there? Did I want to go there? How would I know if the gunman was inside the house or hiding on the property?

I next called Reporter Warren Kagarise, who was at the office amid a flurry of phone calls, emails and text mesKathleen sages working to get the story. Merrill Reporter Press managing editor Christina Lords, recently hired to cover Newcastle for Newcastle News, had called him from the office (also downtown).

The two of them continued to work while I texted and called anyone I could think of who would know something concrete.

And I headed for town.

The backup on Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast was unbelievably long. The first police block was at May Valley Road.

Nearly everyone was instructed to turn on May Valley. I was alSee SHOOTING, Page A5

Issaquah shooting

Thanks to the officers who help keep our community safe On behalf of those of us in the downtown area near the schools and community center — thank you, Issaquah Police Department and the officers from the surrounding communities, Washington State Patrol and King County Sheriff’s Office, for your efforts on Saturday. It was a scary experience for many involved.

My condolences go out to the officers who were forced to fire at the perpetrator. With your station in our backyard, and your presence in our community, we think of you as neighbors.

I can only imagine the trauma of the situation. Most of you probably never imagine having to discharge your weapon in the line of duty.

Please know that we are thankful, we count on you, and we are safer because of you and the work you do.

John Birrell-Levine Downtown Issaquah

Growth

City’s expansion needs to be planned and understood Issaquah is one of the best places to live according to Outdoors magazine, but for those of us who face another — ANOTHER — bond issue to pay for something — our growth is not

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What everyone seems to be missing is that people don’t want to have to go to a liquor store! Time, the price of gas, inconvenience — did I say time?

What kind of knuckleheaded state has monopolies on L&I and alcohol, free of no competition from private enterprise in a free enterprise system?

The state needs to be out of the business of selling liquor. Period.

If this ballot isn’t perfect, we can fix it if we don’t like it. I say act now.

Karen Shiveley

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being planned for or understood by our leaders.

Why are we — the people who live here — paying for the increased costs caused by growth and increased population for people that don’t live here yet? The highlands is a great community that is really growing Issaquah — just like Talus, and all we are getting for this is a “safe” gas station?

All of our growth is starting to look more and more like a corporate giveaway at our expense — and by the way, where is the park that we have been paying bond money on for the past four years?

Bryan Weinstein Issaquah

Taxpayer dollars

Is the artwork at the new fire station the best use of our money?

How many have seen the $40,000 colored strips on the front of the new fire station on Northwest Maple Street? Wonder how that $40,000 artwork helps the building and firefighters do their tough job better?

I believe the $40,000 would have been better spent by “not spending” it or improving the narrow street safety features of about 75 feet of the new underpass route, just north of the new three-way intersection light.

Development

Hyla Crossing proposal needs to maintain streams and wetlands buffers Rowley Properties’ proposal for redeveloping 80 acres along Northwest Gilman Boulevard and state Route 900 (the Hyla Crossing and Rowley Center draft environmental impact statement) has much to be admired.

However, I hope the city will take seriously some very important recommendations for modification made by the River and Streams Board.

While the River and Streams Board supports the overall approach to the project, their recommendations include: Increasing the Tibbetts Creek buffer at the north end to meet current buffer requirements.

Provide the required buffer for Wetland C, a Class 1 wetland requiring a 100-foot buffer in the middle of Hyla Crossing.

The River and Streams Board points out that if buffers standards are not maintained for critical wetlands and streams, it sets a bad precedent for other developments in Issaquah. This could result in a major character change for our city.

Issaquah residents rely upon our city officials to see that maintaining these standards will be required for this proposal.

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Just so you understand, how would you like it if I decided to limit your constitutional rights according to my own whims underneath the veil of a city ordinance? But passing out literature may not be your way of expression, so, let’s find out what is and limit it so that those in authority may have their personal agenda satisfied.

I bet the Salmon Days crew will make room for any agenda that suits their liking and the police will make sure it’s allowed. Individuals have rights in this country, while it still has some semblance of constitutional rule; he can choose Salmon Days, he can talk to whomever he wants and he can speak his mind about whatever topic he chooses.

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Freedom is only a word to this city, not an actual reality. We arrest anyone violating the city’s right to suspend a citizen’s constitutional rights.

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n the article “Fish can tell us a lot about the water we drink,” (The Issaquah Press, Dec. 15, 2009), I cautioned against the contamination of our streams and drinking water with estrogenic chemicals, those that mimic female hormones. In the article, I cite chemical-related abnormal effects on sexual development in aquatic animals, including sex reversal in fish.

Since then, such chemicals, phthalates and Bisphenol A, have been implicated in early sexual development of human females, and with smaller testes in human males. All are good reasons to stop using unsafe plastic baby bottles and containers, including plastic-lined food cans. These chemicals accumulate in our water systems from pharmaceuticals and by leaching from plastic, including plastic pipes.

From my city utility bill, I see that King County charges more for sewage disposal than the cost of the water. Thus, I queried Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger about why the city used the county disposal system rather than having a possibly less expensive city plant?

The mayor explained this was to protect the lower Issaquah Creek aquifer from which a large amount of Issaquah public well water is pumped. Regulations state that local wastewater treatment is not allowed in order to protect the underlying aquifer.

Being that current wastewater treatment methods do not remove all of the estrogenic chemicals, I understand this concern and am willing to support the high disposal cost to keep our drinking water safe and habitat clean for our aquatic animal neighbors.

Subsequently, I attended a SnoKing Watershed Council meeting for public education and comment presented by King County Wastewater Treatment personnel. The topic was potential uses of treated water from the soon-to-be-completed Brightwater sewage treatment plant in Snohomish County.

This is a King County facility that is planned to be physically linked with its existing sewage system.

In response to queries about the purity of treated wastewater planned to be dumped into marsh lands, streams and rivers, the

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Creek at a place yet to be determined. This they entitled a “stream flow enhancement” measure.

Wait a minute! The city of Issaquah can’t have its own wastewater treatment plant in order to protect the lower Issaquah aquifer, but King County can plan to dump its treated (but still somewhat chemically polluted) wastewater into the surface waters over it?

This is double-speak and a bad deal for residents and wildlife alike.

The practice of returning processed, but undrinkable, wastewater to natural waters poses a broader risk. Consider harmful industrial chemicals being accidentally or intentionally flushed into the King County sewer system. Some of these would not be detected or completely removed at the processing plant. They could be redistributed throughout King County as stream or marsh land enhancement measures and threaten underlying aquifers, including the huge one under Issaquah.

Such problems do have solutions. Citizen-scientists attending the meeting proposed that the long-term planning of King County should better address both water supply and wastewater management in terms of water quality.

Issaquah now uses city-supplied water for residential purposes.

More than one-third of this could be replaced with processed wastewater. The potential to use processed wastewater for business and industry is even greater. All of

these demands would be better served with a dual-water system, supplying both fresh and recycled water. Such systems are being used by Australia, China and other water-poor countries, as well as by communities in Utah, Idaho, Arizona and Nevada.

The reuse of treated wastewater for sanitation and nonpotable purposes would contain and isolate harmful chemicals, now surviving sewage treatment, from reintroduction into drinking water sources. It would also greatly reduce the demand for fresh water.

Puget Sound citizens and its governments need to face the certainty that fresh water is becoming scarcer and its purity is vulnerable to contamination though our own wastewater management planning.

State, county and city governments should cooperatively make long-range plans and policies to enable domestic and commercial use of processed wastewater for noncritical purposes. To do so they need to establish new building codes to gradually convert to dualwater supply and linked waste water management systems.

These measures would conserve and protect our clean water supply for drinking and bathing. Wildlife and fish residents in our lakes, streams and wetlands would benefit as well. Within the context of King County long-range planning, 2025 would not be too soon to start.

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“Another block at Sixth and Front. Made it through that one,” I texted to Warren. “It’s like an obstacle course. Another block coming up.

“They’re turning most people around. Case by case basis. Has to be determined by an officer.

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One of the officers told me the gunman was no longer on the loose, and that he was dead, shot by police. I did finally get home and the pets were fine. But that end of town was eerily quiet. No people were outside; no traffic was on the streets. It felt like something from an end-of-theworld movie.

I then tried to drive to the newspaper office. Not a chance.

Front Street was blocked by the investigation and search of the gunman’s car. The search in-

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cluded a robot going through the trunk looking for explosives.

I hiked on foot as far as police would let me and talked with every officer I encountered. All of the officers from the first roadblock on were professional and helpful, although some were a little frayed around the edges. I felt edgy, too, though.

Warren, Christina and I worked through the afternoon and into the evening to get everything that we could for our website story, so our readers would be informed.

Issaquah officers regularly train for various situations including what is called active shooter training, which they did in April at Snoqualmie Middle School.

Issaquah Police Department Officer Paul Fairbanks said then that the training happens at a school because many shootings have occurred at one. (This one was close to one.) Because of that, school districts often let police departments train on their property, and such trainings happen at least once a year, Fairbanks said at the time.

I remembered that training at some point on Saturday and felt grateful for it, although I felt deeply sad that another human being’s life had come to a violent end.

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Attendees suggested an inexpensive method for biological monitoring of the treated waste stream for harmful chemicals. They proposed raising fish in the treated water to be examined for physical abnormalities, and especially to determine whether the male fish had rudimentary egg development in their testes from estrogenic chemical exposure.

King County does plan to sell some Brightwater-processed wastewater to nonfood producing, agricultural entities, such as golf courses and tree farms, and to industry for use as wash-down water. They admitted the selling price of the water would be less than the cost of treating the water. It was evident there would be more treated water than they could sell and that a lot was going back into local surface waters.

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Investigation, absences challenge police

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The investigation into the officerinvolved shooting death of Maple Valley man and a manpower shortage created dual challenges for the Issaquah Police Department in the days after the Sept. 24 shootout.

The police department placed the four officers involved in the shooting on paid administrative leave after the incident on the Clark Elementary School campus, per standard procedure. The officers involved in the shooting could return to work a little more than a week after the incident, although the date depends on when the investigation is completed.

Because the police department is involved in the death, the King County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the Sept. 24 incident and the fatal shooting.

“It’s a tragic situation, and there’s no one that wouldn’t like this situation to turn out different-

ly, but the person made some decisions. Our officers reacted the way we train them,” Issaquah Police Chief Paul Ayers said Sept. 26.

“They acted properly. They acted professionally. It’s not like they see on TV. They did the best job they could. They did a very good job of stopping the threat and putting no one else in danger.”

King County Executive Dow Constantine is expected to order a prosecutor-led inquest into the shooting, another routine procedure in officer-involved shootings.

The inquest is a fact-finding hearing conducted before a jury to determine the causes and circumstances of any death involving a member of a law enforcement agency within King County.

“The public very much understands that in response to someone firing at police that it’s expected that the police would shoot back,” Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger said.

The officers’ absence from the

police force also posed a challenge for the agency.

The department includes 32 sworn officers for a 30,000-resident city, so the gap in personnel prompted the police department to reschedule personnel and offer overtime to compensate for the officers on leave. Officials said city residents should not notice a decrease in service or a lag in police response due to the change.

Frisinger said the incident on the Clark Elementary campus reminded residents about possible threats, even in a low-crime community such as Issaquah.

“It heightens an awareness of the way in which random violence can happen in any community,” she said. “We are a safe community and the rapidness of the response, I believe, demonstrates that. I would say that there is not something that would have been done differently in response to somebody showing up and randomly shooting.”

Students return to school, a crime scene

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Clark Elementary School administrators, teachers and volunteers sought to reassure students Sept.

26 as the campus reopened to students after a lethal shootout on school grounds days earlier.

Before students returned, police and maintenance personnel examined the campus for signs of the Sept. 24 shooting — bullet holes and such. The inspectors noticed a mark on the exterior of a portable classroom, but no other signs from the shootout.

The incident occurred near the portable classrooms behind the main school building. Issaquah police fatally shot the gun-toting Maple Valley man.

Issaquah School District Superintendent Steve Rasmussen briefed teachers before the school day started. Then, the superintendent, school administrators and teachers greeted students as classes started.

“School is always a safe place for kids, so being in here and as quickly as we could get back into the normal routine makes them feel safe and forget about the things

that happened,” Principal May Pelto said after the school day ended.

The school offered counseling to students. Educators sought out students involved in the incident — through sports teams on the adjacent fields at Issaquah High School — for special attention. Pelto also encouraged teachers to discuss the event in class.

“The teachers helped the kids transition in easily. We had extra parent volunteers out there to greet them in the morning,” she said. “It was just a great day.”

Police roadblocks create traffic headaches

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Police used roadblocks to slice Issaquah in half in the moments after a gunman abandoned a car along a downtown street and trekked to Clark Elementary School for a fatal shootout.

The rapid police response — from the Issaquah Police Department, King County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol and at least a half-dozen other agencies — left motorists unable to use most of Second Avenue Southeast and a critical stretch of Front Street South for more than seven hours.

Officers closed Second Avenue Southeast from Front Street South to East Sunset Way, and, in another gridlock-inducing shutdown, Front Street South from Second Avenue Southeast to Newport Way Northwest.

Unable to use city streets, residents set off on foot through the city trails system to slip past police.

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TRENDING TRAGEDY Hours after fear and uncertainty gripped Issaquah as a gun-toting man headed through downtown Sept. 24, the incident remained a nonstop conversation topic on social media services such as Facebook and Twitter.

On Twitter, the word Issaquah ranked among the most-tweeted words — called a trending topic — in the Seattle area on the evening of the shootout.

native to Front Street South and Second Avenue Southeast as people parked vehicles at the Issaquah Community Center and hiked home.

Police closed the roads at about noon and reopened the northsouth arteries to traffic by 7:30 p.m.

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Most people, however, endured traffic congestion and long detours through the city.

“If you didn’t know Issaquah, you were lost,” said Connie Van Houten, a Renton resident running errands in Issaquah amid the incident.

The short trip from home in downtown Issaquah to Our Savior Lutheran Church along Front Street South bedeviled the Rev. Larry Thomas, pastor at the church, as he attempted to reach the church to prepare for Sunday services.

“I spoke briefly with a state patrol officer at the Front Street roadblock and he said I couldn’t get through,” Thomas said. “I said, ‘I’m the pastor at one of the churches down the street here.’

He was very gracious, he said, ‘Do you have services tonight?’ I said, ‘No, just tomorrow.’ He said, ‘Well, we’ll open up in a while.’”

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parked outside Clark Elementary.

Police responded to the school moments later, and the fatal shootout occurred near the portable classrooms behind the main building.

Clustered beneath the bleachers alongside spectators, coaches, cheerleaders and players from the JV Purple football team, downtown Issaquah resident Karla Watts listened to the gunfire exchange between police and the gunman. Watts’ 13-year-old son Nathan plays on the team.

“It was like being in a war zone,” she said later.

Kristi Nangle, a Cougar Mountain resident and coach of a cheerleading squad at the football game, said fear permeated the atmosphere beneath the bleachers on a muggy fall day.

“All they could think about was the worst. They were thinking about the Columbine situation.

They were thinking about — a couple of girls told me they were thinking about — the Norway situation that happened in June,” she said.

Concerns about other shooters or a coordinated attack triggered a colossal police response from at least 10 local and state law enforcement agencies. Overall, officials estimated after the incident, more than 70 law enforcement officers assisted in the response and investigation from late morning until long after sunset.

‘We don’t know why he was doing it’ Brenden Bonnett, a resident across from the Clark Elementary campus, said the initial gunshot sounded as though a car backfired.

The commotion in the street meant something more serious occurred.

“There was a bunch of people freaking out, saying they had just seen the guy with the gun,” he said. “He was just right there, right by the school.”

Bonnett ordered his young sons to head inside the house, and then barricaded the family inside the bathroom. Bonnett guarded the door as the children huddled in the bathtub.

“It’s a wonderful neighborhood, a lot of good people,” he said later.

“It’s not something you expect here in our backyard.”

Michael Smith, Liberty High School’s cross country coach, and runners from the team just completed practice and returned to the Clark Elementary parking lot before the gunman reached campus. Smith yelled at the shooter as he attempted to break into the driver’s education vehicle.

“He turns around, looks at me and I saw two guns in his arms,” he said.

Smith returned to the cross country team and ordered parents and runners to call 911.

“Until he actually took a shot — your adrenaline is going — I wasn’t afraid, because he wasn’t acting like he wanted to hurt anybody,” Smith said later.

Police said the gunman headed across campus after the break-in attempt at the driver’s education car and then climbed into the cab of a backhoe parked behind the school.

“Because he was on the move, we

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A King County Sheriff's Office robot examines the trunk of a car abandoned by the gunman on Front Street South. were getting reports from everybody, so it was hard to tell exactly how many people were involved,” King County Sheriff Office’s spokesman Sgt. John Urquhart said hours after the shootout. “As far as we know at this point, just him, just the one man.”

Issaquah police officers converged on the campus.

Investigators said the man then dropped to the ground and started firing at officers. In response, four officers returned fire and hit the gunman several times.

The man died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.

The gunman’s identity is due to remain unreleased until the King County Medical Examiner’s Office can identify the body using DNA or dental records.

Officials placed the officers involved in the shooting death on paid administrative leave — a standard procedure in such situations.

The sheriff’s office Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.

The team also includes detectives from the Bellevue Police Department and a liaison from the Issaquah Police Department.

Meanwhile, police investigated the gunman’s abandoned Kia near a downtown intersection for hours after the shooting. Traffic slowed to a crawl throughout the city after police closed important downtown streets for more than seven hours.

“We don’t know why he was doing it,” Urquhart said. “We don’t know who he is for sure.”

Investigators located some ammunition in the vehicle, some shell casings nearby and a gas can near the rear of the car. Police also discovered three guns in the trunk, including a pellet gun and antique rifle. Investigators also used a robot to inspect the vehicle for explosives.

Urquhart said investigators do not yet know what motivated the gunman, although theories abounded as witnesses started sharing stories through calls to friends and family, text messages and on social media services.

“I don’t think he planned on making it through, to be honest with you,” Bonnett said. “The way it seems to me, he knew that he was going to come to a school and start shooting. I think he just had a death wish and couldn’t do it himself.”

“Lots of people up there, lots of kids,” Urquhart said. “This could have been a lot worse.”

Issaquah resident Jason Gerth said a shot from the gunman came close after he and some friends followed police cruisers from Front Street South to the Clark Elementary campus. Gerth said he could not see the shooter, but he said he felt a bullet slice through the air.

“I could feel it going past my head,” he said.

Issaquah Middle School student Abby Jones, 11, and a friend had been playing on a street near the schools. They heard gunshots and watched police vehicles barrel down Second Avenue Southeast.

“We started counting police cars — at 25, we got bored,” she said.

Sammamish Plateau resident Brian Sullivan spent the incident shielded beneath the bleachers at Issaquah High School. Not long after the last shots rang out, police approached the frightened crowd.

Officers allowed the people huddled beneath the bleachers to depart after about 90 minutes.

“The officer that was standing guard protecting us came over — he didn’t indicate that the suspect had been killed or apprehended — he just said, ‘We think we’ve eliminated the threat.’ He was just trying to reassure us,” Sullivan said.

Dean Whistler, JV Purple coach and a Sammamish Plateau resident, credited law enforcement officers on their coordinated effort to remove people from harm’s way at the football game, and said the incident offered a lesson in teamwork for the players.

“There was a sense that, even when things got to their most tense situation, it felt to us like we were kind of removed from it, and that was the intent and the effect of the law enforcement agencies and the way they handled it,” he said.

In the moments before a guntoting police officer charged onto the field to tell people to move beneath the bleachers, Watts watched as her son tackled another player. The excitement morphed into fear in the ensuing seconds.

“You see this stuff play out on the news every single day all around the world,” she said, “but not in Issaquah.”

‘This could have been a lot worse’ Despite the crowds gathered near the shootout, no other injuries resulted from the incident — something bystanders marveled at in the days afterward.

Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Reporter Christina Lords and Managing Editor Kathleen R. Merrill contributed to this report. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

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long and laborious process.

If the hatchery team can complete the process a month before release, the salmon can regenerate scales lost in the procedure — and improve chances for survival.

If the hatchery is tending to more juvenile fish, the process to mark the entire stock lasts longer and salmon do not receive as much time to generate lost scales.

The total estimated cost reduction from a smaller egg haul is not firm.

State hatcheries spend about $22 per $1,000 to mark juvenile salmon. The cost to feed the nascent fish is also on the rise, as the global market for fishmeal — a key ingredient in salmon feed — heats up.

The hatchery collected 2.4 million eggs from 3,099 chinook last year — and beat the 2.1 million egg goal for the year. In addition, about 1,100 fish headed upstream to spawn in Issaquah Creek.

The proposed reduction does not affect planned coho egg collection at the hatchery.

“It doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re going to have half of the returning adults,” Kugen said. “It will probably be somewhere in between half and the full amount that we have with 2 million, because these fish will be healthier smolts going out, and they’ll be bigger, so there will be less predation on them.”

In the meantime, a reduced egg collection could mean fewer opportunities for Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery volunteers to spawn salmon.

“From what I can see, there’s absolutely no shortage of people who want to get into the tanks and help,” FISH Executive Director Jane Kuechle said. “It may mean that fewer people can do it.”

The budget gap is the chief reason for the proposed reduction, but fish managers also raised concerns about mature salmon raised at the Issaquah hatchery migrating to the

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“When these two populations would interact, at least on a genetic level, we would like to see them remain separate,” Hatfield said.

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salmon in Bear Creek behind Classic Nursery, 12526 Avondale Road N.E., Redmond, on a self-guided tour. Call 882-1846 or email lyhussey@comcast.net.

In Bellevue, the Mercer Slough fish ladder on Kelsey Creek offers daily opportunities for salmon viewing through October. Call 452-5200 or email streamteam@bellevuewa.gov before heading to the fish ladder.

Friends of the Cedar River Watershed host viewing opportunities along the Cedar River near Renton on Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Call 206-245-0143 or go to www.cedarriver.org.

Piper’s Creek in Seattle’s Carkeek Park is a salmon-viewing spot on weekends from Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Nov. 25 includes special activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 206684-5999 or go to www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/carkeek.htm.

From early November through late January, head out on a selfguided tour along Issaquah’s Ebright Creek at the East Lake Sammamish Trail or Lewis Creek at 185th Place Southeast to see Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon. Call 206-263-3661 beforehand to make sure fish can be seen.

No. 1 reason the state proposed a reduction in chinook egg collection, he added. (Gov. Chris Gregoire called state legislators to Olympia after Thanksgiving for a special session to address the shortfall.)

“You cut your program in half, you expect to see less fish return, certainly,” Hatfield said. “There are obvious impacts associated with that.”

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nity to establish a strong, local hotmix asphalt pavement market for recycled asphalt shingles.

The state Department of Transportation and the Washington Asphalt Pavement Association also started outlining requirements and next steps for a paving trial project to allow recycled asphalt shingles in the design, production and acceptance of hotmix asphalt in Washington.

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Under a plan hatched after state support for the Salmon in the Classroom program dissolved, Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is serving as the coordinator for more than 100 schools involved in the popular program.

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife used to administer the program, but after state lawmakers drained Salmon in the Classroom dollars last year, a grassroots effort formed to salvage it.

FISH is in the midst of a fundraising effort to facilitate Salmon in the Classroom. The nonprofit organization needs to raise $10,000 for the effort to succeed.

FISH Executive Director Jane Kuechle said the goal is doable and potential donors already indicated support.

Classes at Issaquah School District schools, including Clark Elementary and Sunset Elementary schools, participated in the program last year. Salmon in the Classroom is not expanding to additional schools in the months ahead.

Statewide, about 500 schools statewide participate in Salmon in the Classroom during a typical year.

Salmon eggs for the program at schools in the Issaquah area come from the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.

Questions about permitting

Conservancy plans Central Issaquah discussion series Citizens interested in the longterm plan to reshape Issaquah’s business district can learn more at a series of discussions hosted by the Cascade Land Conservancy, a nonprofit organization focused on conservation and land-use issues.

The series is dedicated to discussions about livability, growth and the Central Issaquah Plan.

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clouded the future, but FISH and other regional coordinators intend to handle the process for educators. The state requires permits for educators to rear and release salmon.

Teachers do not pay for the permits, although the process can be daunting for newcomers.

“One of the purely fundamental things that needed to be retained was the state’s willingness to issue permits,” said Craig Parsons, a Seattle resident and Salmon Education Alliance member.

Legislators’ decision to eliminate Salmon in the Classroom saved the cash-strapped state about $440,000 in the $32 billion 2011-13 budget. The state shifted federal dollars used for the program to other fish and wildlife efforts.

“The real pinch point was, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife didn’t have the administrative capacity to manage communication with all of the schools, in terms of peer communication, permitting and recordkeeping about release sites and things like that,” Parsons said.

In the months after the state nixed Salmon in the Classroom, the Salmon Education Alliance — a coalition of area educators, fish biologists and program advocates — proposed a system of regional coordinators throughout the state to act as a liaison for schools.

The state donated tanks and chillers to schools already using the equipment for Salmon in the Classroom. However, the limited

The city is in the midst of a push to define redevelopment in the 915-acre Central Issaquah in the coming decades.

The conservancy advocates for locating density adjacent to existing urban services and preserving developable open space.

The initial meeting is at 7 p.m.

Sept. 29 at REI, 735 N.W. Gilman Blvd. The discussion is scheduled to include tactical urbanism strategies — shortterm, small-scale actions to cre-

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HOW TO HELP Salmon in the Classroom supporters can donate to continue the program through Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery at www.issaquahfish.org.

staff available at the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the prospect of additional cuts means the agency can only dedicate minimal effort to Salmon in the Classroom permits.

“With our staff workload now, without these groups being able to coordinate a lot of schools at once, it would be really difficult workloadwise,” said Josh Nicholas, cooperative projects coordinator for the department.

Organizers at state and local organizations said Salmon in the Classroom offers hands-on lessons about biology and Pacific Northwest ecosystems.

“It’s an invaluable educational opportunity for kids,” Kuechle said. “They really get to see the whole life cycle of the salmon this way and understand it. In fact, we’ve had people come through the hatchery on tours who said, ‘I participated in that program when I was in school.’ It sticks with them. They really remember it.”

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ate long-term change. Email Andrea Gousen andreag@cascadeland.org to RSVP or learn more.

The next discussion is at 7 p.m.

Oct. 26 at REI, and transportation is the discussion topic. The group is also scheduled to meet at 7 p.m.

Nov. 16 at the Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N., for a landuse discussion.

Each meeting includes experts about the topic as discussion leaders.

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Sam Colombi (left), sous chef for Café 1910 at Swedish/Issaquah, and Eric Eisenberg, executive chef for Swedish Medical Center, prepare to welcome patrons.

Gourmet pastries (top) and charcuterie plates of olives, cured meats and cheeses await patrons at Café 1910.

Café, not cafeteria, greets hospital diners Swedish/Issaquah aims to dispel jokes about hospital food at eatery

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Spare the jokes about Jell-O and mystery meat in gluey sauce.

Everyone is careful to call the eatery at Swedish/Issaquah a restaurant, and not — as hungry guests and patients might expect at a hospital — a cafeteria.

The emphasis on the restaurantinspired menu tilts to local and organic ingredients. The effort is designed to appeal to consumers, as palates turn more sophisticated in a Food Network-obsessed era.

Kevin Brown, a key project leader and Sammamish resident, envisioned the eatery, called Café 1910, as a destination restaurant for people in the surrounding community.

“That idea as a whole is not impossible to wrap your brain around,” said Eric Eisenberg, executive chef for Swedish Medical Center.

“But the ideas of who will come to a hospital to eat on purpose? Who will go out of their way?”

Hospital executives and chefs at Swedish and elsewhere said hospital dining is undergoing a renaissance.

“As things have emerged, we’ve really realized we’re not a cafeteria in a hospital,” Eisenberg said.

“We’re a beautiful restaurant in a really beautiful community.”

Café 1910 — named for the year a Swedish immigrant founded the hospital in Seattle — started serving charcuterie and Neapolitan-style pizzas to patients at Swedish/Issaquah on opening day, July 14.

“We’re in a community wellness center,” Eisenberg said. “So, our goal is to provide the most delicious food we can, the most on-trend food we can in the most wholesome way possible.”

Pizza appeared as a staple item early in the planning process.

Inspiration also came from the ubiquitous roasted chickens packaged to go at supermarkets across the land.

“There’s no denying that that’s a super-popular thing that people gravitate to,” Eisenberg said, “if we could offer the absolute most delicious, best roasted chicken that there was, and combine it with a couple of really amazing sides, and have that be a reason to actually stop here.”

Emphasis is on fast, fresh food Sam Colombi, Swedish/Issaquah

sous chef, said the team learned from the philosophies at Chipotle and other eateries offering organic options to the masses.

“I’ve observed a lot, and I’m impressed,” he said. “That’s the key: It’s the fresh ingredients, friendly staff, fast. Put it all together.”

So, the Café 1910 menu features pizza from a Wood Stone Oven — despite the name, the oven from a Bellingham company is not woodfired — for pizza, as well as roasted fish and meats. The same oven is installed at more than 200 California Pizza Kitchen outlets; Wolfgang Puck is another fan.

“When we were conceptualizing what we wanted to be when we were tasked with being a destination for the community, one of the things that would draw people to us, that people immediately could identify with” happened to be meals from the oven — Neapolitanstyle pizza and roasted chicken, Eisenberg said.

Chefs fired up the oven to prepare pizza, plus roasted salmon and lamb, to serve at a VIP reception July 7. Surprised patrons could not believe the items appeared on the café’s regular menu.

Eisenberg and Colombi — both fathers to young boys — also created a menu to appeal to families, a hard-to-ignore demographic in the surrounding Issaquah Highlands.

“You know it’s impossible to get anybody to decide on what to eat.”

Eisenberg said. “So, for us, you can come and one of you can have a delicious burger made from freshly ground chuck and sirloin that we grind every day on a beautiful, artisan bun — grass-fed beef, all Washington beef. You can have that or you can have a delicious salad that we custom made for you. Or, you can have a pizza. Or you can have a piece of salmon. The sky’s the limit.”

Burgeoning trend in hospitals The staff is preparing for another test in November, as the patient beds start to open and the kitchen starts serving inpatients from a room service-style menu. Still, the focus is not limited to simply feeding patients.

“Our vision is that it works in the other direction. It works from the café back into the patient bedside, versus, oh, we feed patients, and so since we’re cooking anyway, let’s throw some stuff out for staff,”

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Neapolitan-style pizzas on the menu at Swedish/Issaquah are baked in a Wood Stone Oven, a gas oven made by a Bellingham company and also used at California Pizza Kitchen outlets.

Eisenberg said.

Trish Dever, public relations manager for the Association for Healthcare Foodservice, a national organization, said the shift upends outdated ideas about hospital foodservice.

“A lot of folks, when they think about hospitals, they always think about feeding the patients. But they also feed the public, they feed the employees, the folks that come to visit,” she said. “It makes a lot of sense for a lot of different reasons to have that restaurant style and feel and those choices to meet those needs.”

The concept is not limited to Café 1910. Starting in the late 1990s, hospital executives nationwide started re-examining cafeteria menus and peeking under tray lids en route to patients’ rooms. The result is a broader menu for inpatients, employees and guests.

Tom Thaman, director of food and nutrition services at Wishard Health Services, a hospital in Indianapolis, said patient satisfaction is crucial — and quality food leads to more satisfied customers.

Wishard operates Café Soleil, a 52seat sit-down restaurant offering healthy options, inside the hospital.

“The more choices you give to patients, the happier they are — and the better they’re going to be, not just nutritionwise, but just their overall impression of the hospital is better,” he said.

Nary a french fry in sight Planning Café 1910 offered the 101-year-old Swedish hospital system a chance to pioneer a different strategy. The menu includes nary a french fry. The eatery offers desserts in dainty portions.

“You’re not going to find choco-

late cake that’s 10 layers and the size of your head,” Eisenberg said.

“You’re not going to find a cinnamon roll here in the morning that fills your plate.”

Instead, the menu is rich in brand names from the Seattle food scene: breads and pastries from Alki Bakery, treats from Theo Chocolate, and coffee and tea from Caffé Vita and Steven Smith Teamaker.

Eisenberg credits hospital executives for accommodating almost every request during the design process.

“No one has ever once said to us, ‘Don’t’ or ‘You can’t,’” he said. “The only thing we got pushback on, in the very, very beginning, is when we said we didn’t want to have a soda fountain and, in fact, we weren’t going to serve any soda at all.”

The proposed moratorium on soda concerned executives about dissatisfaction among the staff.

“They bought into having no fryers. They bought into having minimum freezer space. But they couldn’t buy into not serving soda,” Eisenberg recalled.

So, the team reached a compromise: Swedish/Issaquah includes a soda machine in the “green room” for staff, but nowhere else on campus. (The café proffers Izze carbonated fruit juices instead.)

The room service-style menu for inpatients includes other, notquite-as-visible compromises, too.

“As far as feeding patients is concerned, yes, we have red JellO,” Eisenberg said.

Just not on the menu at Café 1910.

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Issaquah companies specializing in iconic root beer floats and pan-Pacific shipping earned spots as finalists in the inaugural King County Executive’s Small Business Awards.

Trans-NET Inc., a shipping company focused on Far East ports in Russia, is nominated in the Exporting Small Business of the Year category. Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in is up for Minority Small Business of the Year.

“Those are two very diverse businesses,” Issaquah Chamber of Commerce CEO Matthew Bott said. “One does niche shipping to Russia and one does burgers and fries and nostalgia. It shows that we have some really unique stories behind our local businesses.”

Trans-NET created a niche in the global shipping industry by focusing on Russia’s remote areas along the Pacific Ocean.

“The mousetrap that we have created is that we specialize in cargo from North America, Europe, Asia, Australia — really any world origin points — into the Russian Far East,” company President Peter Moe Jr. said.

“That’s a much different place than Western Russia or even the old Caucasus states — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, etc.”

Moe’s father established the company in Issaquah in 1996.

The location enables the 15 or so employees in Issaquah to reach clients and other employees in Asia and Europe before the workday concludes in other time zones. Trans-NET employs 35 people worldwide.

“It’s a highly niche-based operation,” Moe said. “There isn’t that much cargo that goes into that part of the world by global measurement standards.”

The nomination for a countywide award is the latest honor for Triple XXX. Longtime proprietor José Enciso Sr. received dual accolades in May, including Business Person of the Year, at the Issaquah Community Awards Luncheon.

The city also inducted Enciso into the Issaquah Hall of Fame, the community’s highest honor.

Issaquah Trophy & Awards opens new showroom Issaquah Trophy & Awards has opened a larger, updated showroom in Issaquah two blocks north of its previous location.

The new address is 1320 N.W. Mall St., Suite A-2.

The relocation allows Issaquah Trophy & Awards to provide expanded services to its customers, such as a larger showroom, new color capabilities for corporate awards and a four-day turnaround on most products.

Issaquah Trophy & Awards will host a community open house from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 28.

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Since 1987, Issaquah Trophy & Awards has been providing corporate awards and sports trophies to Issaquah, surrounding communities and the nation.

Contact Anne Hall at 395-3446 or anne@issaquahtrophy.com, or go to www.issaquahtrophy.com to learn more.

Earth Pet celebrates 10th anniversary Earth Pet, open in downtown since Oct. 2, 2001, celebrated its 10th anniversary Sept. 24.

Earth Pet invited the community to its location at 660 Front St., with arts and crafts, screen printing, games, a silent auction, a raffle, pet photos and pet adoptions.

Learn more about Earth Pet at www.earthpet.net.

Builders earn national award for Compassion House Constructing the Julia L. Pritt House for homeless families earned the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties a national award for community service.

The association joined the Issaquah nonprofit organization Compassion House to build the downtown residence last year.

IF YOU GO King County Executive’s Small Business Awards ceremony 7:15-9 a.m. Oct. 12 Meydenbauer Center 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue Register to attend the ceremony — and see a complete list of finalists — at www.kingcounty.gov/exec/constantine/ BusinessAward.aspx.

King County Executive Dow Constantine, corporations and nonprofit organizations announced the Small Business Awards finalists Aug. 29. Organizers received more than 125 nominations from 30 award partners — including the Issaquah chamber and other chambers of commerce, cities and business organizations across the county.

Officials expect more than 250 people to attend the Oct. 12 awards ceremony at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

“My priority is to build prosperity and get people back to work, and small businesses will lead the way as they create the majority of new jobs in our economy,” Constantine said in a statement. “I am pleased to honor small businesses by recognizing the best of them, and celebrating the entrepreneurs who are achieving excellence and putting people back to work.”

Organizers intend for the awards program to become a yearly event.

Bott and city Economic Development Manager Dan Trimble reached out to local businesses and encouraged owners to enter the awards program. Bott said the chamber intends to encourage more businesses to submit applications next year.

“We’ve got innovative, forward-thinking entrepreneurs here who are focused on business success,” he said. “It’s really great to see the King County executive recognizing them.”

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Compassion House offers housing to families transitioning from homelessness.

The namesake philanthropist donated land for the house.

Teams then built most of the structure using materials donated by HomeAid Master Builders Care, a Master Builders Care Foundation program.

The effort earned the Master Builders Association and the foundation the honor for Best Community Service Project from the National Association of Home Builders, a trade organization, at a mid-August conference in Naples, Fla. The local association also earned awards for Best Print Publication, Best HBA Partnership/Coalition and Best Service to Members.

Families settled in to the Julia L. Pritt House last year.

Pritt died in April 2010 at age 77. In addition to supporting Compassion House, she donated money to enable the city to purchase downtown Cybil-Madeline Park. The open space along Issaquah Creek is named for Pritt’s granddaughters.

Former Issaquah business Ming’s moves again Ming’s Asian Gallery, owned by Jim and Doreen Russell, of Issaquah, is closing its Main Street in Bellevue location after 25 years and consolidating operations at its Seattle location.

Ming’s got its start in Issaquah at the current Issaquah Brewhouse location before moving to Bellevue in 1986. Ming’s offers a taste of the exotic and eclectic, antique Asian art and antiques from around the world.

The new location will be at 519 Sixth Ave. S. in Seattle’s International District.

Ming’s will have a moving sale through Oct. 15 with items discounted from 20 percent to 60 percent off at the Bellevue location, 10217 Main St. Call 462-4008.

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Plateau Jewelers completes remodeled showroom Learning Rx helps students focus and develop new skills Computerized design system lets customers get involved Kelly and Sue Jensen, owners of Plateau Jewelers, have a passion for fine jewelry — custom-made, premier jewelry to be exact.

Since 1996, Plateau Jewelers has specialized in designing and producing custom jewelry to satisfy customer’s unique and personal needs. It’s what the Jensens and their staff do best!

Now the showroom has been completely remodeled around an innovative computerized design system.

First, you select a starting-point design from thousands of options.

Then using 3D design software, you have creative control to customize every detail of the jewelry from stone size, shape, and color to extensive design changes. Once you are satisfied with your masterpiece, Plateau Jewelers will custom make the jewelry just for you.

“This new system allows you to celebrate life’s moments better with personalized jewelry,” says Kelly.

Plateau Jewelers is also a full service jeweler, offering a full se-

Kelly Jensen of Plateau Jewelers lection of watches, bracelets, pendants, rings and necklaces from some of the most renowned brands in the industry. Diamond and pearls are among timeless favorites. Jewelry appraisals and watch batteries are also offered.

“We have built our niche in designing and producing custom jewelry,” says Kelly. “It’s something we love to do each and every day.”

Plateau Jeweler’s design awards include accolades from Modern Jeweler magazine and a 1st place award in a Pacific Northwest Jew-

elers design competition.

“Whether you have a rough idea scratched out on a napkin, or take advantage of our new design system, our team of award-winning designers can make your dream a reality,” says Sue. Plateau Jewelers staff also includes sales associates Betty Berg and Nancy Cindric, both of whom were frequent customers at Plateau Jewelers before they joined the team.

Sanh Ly brings 23 years experience in all aspects of crafting jewelry and is outstanding in his work with platinum. And Bronwyn Welch has been a jeweler at Plateau Jewelers for 12 years.

“I consider our team to be pretty special,” said Kelly.

Plateau Jewelers has been the prime sponsor of the popular summertime Sammamish Concerts in the Park for many years.

Kelly and Sue invite you to their newly-remodeled showroom.

Plateau Jewelers is located at 2830 228th Ave. SE. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Call 313-0657 or visit www.plateaujewelers.com.

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano offers family recipes and wines … and song!

At Montalcino, downtown Issaquah’s new authentic Italian restaurant, fine food and wine are a way of life. All dishes are prepared with passion and tradition, using only the freshest, highest quality real Italian ingredients.

Come prepared to enjoy Italian cooking at its best, prepared by the charismatic Nardones. By the time you’ve finished, you’ll be welcomed as part of the family.

The intimate rustic setting on Northwest Alder Place, off of Front Street, has the first customers already returning! Montalcino’s veal marsala, pollo limone, gnocchi pesto and assorted pasta dishes are from family recipes — coupled with a unique wine list including wines produced by the family.

A suggested meal might start with a tasty sautéed calamari or a wonderful unique Caesar salad.

Pasta choices include linguini with clams, spaghetti lobster saffron, mushroom ravioli and more. For a second course, choose from grilled

Cinzia and Ferdinando Nardone with their children Fabiano and Michelina. lamb chops, filet mignon in a creamy cognac sauce, chicken or fish, or even a truffle and caviar pasta dish — the list goes on.

Ahhh, no Italian dinner is complete without dessert! Choose spumoni, gelato, a chocolate bomb or Mamma’s homemade tiramisu.

The family’s other business, Nardone Wine & Food, has a long traditional history of discovering and producing fine wines. Founder and

CEO Giovanni Nardone was born on the family vineyard in Italy, and learned the wine business alongside his father and grandfather.

In addition to wine, the Nardone family also imports fine Italian food products, many of which are used at the restaurant.

The family is in constant search for quality foods and wines in keeping a total respect for Italian traditions.

Mamma Michelina Nardone is not only a great chef but, as a young woman, also studied opera in Italy — and often sings to customers at Montalcino!

Join owners Ferdinando and Cinzia Nardone, and all the Nardone family, for an authentic Italian experience and a mouthful of savory Italian cooking.

Montalcino is open for weekday lunches and dinner every night.

Reservations are welcome, 2703677.

Lunch and dinner menus can be found at www.montalcinoristoranteitaliano.com. Buon Appetito!

Is your child struggling in school, and you’re not sure why?

Whether he has been diagnosed with a learning disability like dyslexia, or just has trouble focusing, cognitive skills training at LearningRx could be the answer you’ve been looking for.

“Dyslexia is identifiable and treatable,” says audiologist Dr. Jody Jedlicka. “Treatment involves retraining the brain pathways in early readers. The brain can be rewired to respond like those of their non-dyslexic peers.”

Rewiring the brain to think and retain information in new ways is exactly what the professional “brain trainers” at LearningRx do. Using tailored training programs derived from years of clinical research, the trainers at LearningRx work oneon-one with students to develop and strengthen cognitive skills.

According to Cornell Atwater, director for LearningRx in Issaquah, good cognitive skills are the foundation for all learning –including reading, writing and math.

“Cognitive skills include auditory and visual processing, short and long term memory, processing speed, logic and reasoning,” Atwater explains. “All are underlying tools that enable kids to suc-

Certified cognitive trainer Michelle G. and student Alex G. engage in brain training games to make homework faster, easier and less time consuming. cessfully learn, focus, think, plan, understand, visualize, remember and create useful associations, and solve problems.”

“I really feel that my experience at LearningRx changed my life in a good way,” says Cameron, a student at LearningRx. “For a long time I had trouble focusing…now I finish my homework faster and have time to do what I want after school. The program was fun— definitely better than the workbooks my parents got me the last two summers.”

Weak cognitive skills can often manifest themselves as learning disabilities, Atwater says. LearningRx does more than treat the

symptoms of learning disabilities; it addresses the source of the problem and provides a permanent solution.

Frank and Perla say they decided to come to LearningRx because their 14-year-old son, Ryan, who had been diagnosed with ADD, dyslexia and ODD, needed help.

“He was taking medication to be able to function,” they explained. “Unfortunately, the medication did not help much in either his schoolwork or his self-esteem. LearningRx gave him the tools to change his situation.

“Ryan started his training sessions and loved them,” his parents said. “He learned how to focus, do the task at hand and get organized.”

Most important, Ryan is very happy and has gained a positive mental attitude.

“His transformation is incredible!” Frank and Perla say. “He does not take medication anymore. He does well in school and loves it. It’s been a wonderful experience and we are absolutely grateful and thankful we found LearningRx!” LearningRx is located at 195 N.E. Gilman Blvd. Call 657-0908.

Carolanne’s hair style knowledge keeps clients coming back Have you been looking for a truly personalized salon experience? Hair designer Carolanne Baccari at Hair for You! is one of the most knowledgeable stylists in Issaquah, with more than 20 years of experience helping her clients look their absolute best.

“My business is unique,” explains Carolanne. “I offer personal attention and discuss all services with the client. Communication is necessary to understand my clients’ needs—I want the best for the client, and that means I need to be the best.”

Carolanne’s customers appreciate knowing that she’s up-todate with the latest styles and trends. She participates in many continuing education classes each year, both in the U.S. and abroad. Staying current with these classes enables Carolanne to create and capture that unique look that every woman wants.

“Carolanne has been taking great care of my hair for one and a half years and helps me to put everything about my hair in

Carolanne Baccari perspective,” says loyal customer Lois W. “Before that, I drove into Seattle, paid parking fees and dealt with Friday night traffic and often felt like a number in the process. Carolanne brings great attitude to her work.”

Another longtime customer, Karen G., agrees.

“Carolanne has been cutting my short, thin hair for about four years. She always gives me a great, chic, modern cut that makes people think I have the thickest hair. She gets to know you and your hair, then works her magic.”

As an extra treat for her estab-

lished clients, Carolanne offers discounts when they book their next appointments.

Hair for You! provides many hair care services, including custom designer cuts and styles, creative coloring, hair texturizing, deep conditioning treatments, and the popular Brazilian Blowout.

One devoted customer, Alex, raves about the Brazilian Blowout she received from Carolanne.

“My life is changed,” Alex says.

“I don’t have to struggle with my unruly, frizzy hair anymore. My hair has never looked or felt better — I can’t live without the Brazilian! The best part is I get a discount because of my continuous appointments.”

“It’s rewarding to see a happy face,” says Carolanne. “I start the day with excitement, eager to design a new look.”

Hair for You! is located within Markiel’s Hair Co. at 149 Front Street North in historic downtown Issaquah. To schedule an appointment, call 425-246-9260 or visit www.hairbycarolanne.com.

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Advocate doesn’t let disability deter support for others

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter There probably aren’t many college students in their early 20s who can very nicely express a personal credo they obviously live by.

But then, at 23, Steve ON THE WEB Ferreira isn’t just any college student.

Learn more about Steve Ferreira “My wheelchair doesn’t and his petition at stop me from the passions www.steveferreira.com.

I want to achieve,” he said.

Those passions range from advocating for persons with disabilities to sports to his studies at Bellevue College.

Adopted from Taiwan at birth along with his twin sister Emily, Ferreira grew up in Renton and is a 2007 graduate of Liberty High School. He has had cerebral palsy for most of his life.

With sports temporarily on hold due to a weight lifting injury, Ferreira’s current passion is a petition to get disabled-athlete sports shown on TV. He circulates his petition around BC and, although it was available electronically elsewhere, just added it to his personal website. Ferreira said altogether he has about 900 names; 185 have

been gathered electronically and Ferreira would love to get more names via the Web, preferably from all across the country.

“The intent is to get something on television,” Ferreira said, referring to disabledathlete sporting events.

He said there are times disabled athletes feel invisible even on the field.

“No one knows about the sports,” he said.

Ferreira isn’t sure how many names he wants to collect, just saying he wants as many as he can get. At that point, Ferreira said he’s not sure whether he should take the petition to a local TV station, a cable company or someplace else. But he said one goal of the process is simply to raise awareness.

Ferreira certainly has plenty of experience with athletics himself.

“I just feel like a regular athlete when I compete,” he said. “I don’t even think about being in a wheelchair because I’m trying to do my personal best.”

Ferreira was a member of the Seattle Jr. Sonics Wheelchair team from 2006-2007.

His teammates voted him the most inspirational player both of those years. In 2007, he received a Physical Education Medallion Award from Liberty.

It was also in 2007 that Ferreira took part in the National Junior Disability Champi-

onships. He brought home five medals, three of them gold. Still, Ferreira seems most proud of shotput and discus awards he won after high school.

In 2008, he won a bronze in shotput at the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation World Games, held that year in New Jersey.

In 2009, though he did not medal, Ferreira traveled to the world games in Notville, Switzerland. In talking about those games, though he said weather is part of the sport, Ferreira made a point of mentioning it rained during his discus throws.

With the help of BC, in 2010, Ferreira participated in the world games in Olomouc in the Czech Republic. This time, he brought home the gold in the discus with a roughly 9-meter throw. He said his personal best is 13.4 meters.

Ferreira’s mother Mary Ann Ferreira made a point of mentioning BC helped cover three-fourths of the costs of her son’s trip to Olomouc.

“They really stepped up,” she said.

Mary Ann Ferreira had praise for BC in general, saying staff has been willing to help her son as needed without even being asked.

Though his school work has cut down on his public appearances, Ferreira also enjoys being a motivational speaker who has gotten

in front of schools, church groups, Rotary Clubs and so on.

“I just talk on my life as a disabled person,” he said, adding that even with his schoolwork he still takes on about two speaking engagements a month. Mary Ann Ferreira said she helped prepare his first speeches.

“I didn’t really think it was going to go anyhas a where,” she said. “It was really well received.”

At BC, Ferreira studies communications and exercise science.

When he graduates in A regular series about about a year, he hopes everyday newsmakers to eventually become a personal trainer as well as continue being an advocate for the disabled. Besides his classroom studies, Ferreira is a member of a leadership group at BC and has gone on several leadership training retreats.

“He’s amazing,” Mary Ann Ferreira said.

“He’s just so motivated.”

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Tom Corrigan: 392-6434, ext. 241, or tcorrigan@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

Parenting group gains new space in Issaquah Highlands

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Key and Builders club members were among those helping out at last year’s Kiwanis Salmon Days booth.

Kiwanis funds community aid through Salmon Days dinners

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter Thanks to the great weather during last year’s celebration, the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah sold 2,500 pounds of salmon in the course of the city’s annual Salmon Days event.

The community service club even ran out at about 3 p.m. the second day of the festival, according to incoming Kiwanis President Glenn Hall, who is running the group’s booth at this year’s Salmon Days.

Hall said all that fish translates to volunteers having served up about 2,200 dinners at the 2010 Kiwanis booth. Complete with coleslaw and a drink, over the years, the dinners have helped the Kiwanis raise an average of about $17,000 annually.

Hall said he believes the local Kiwanis have offered dinners every year since the inception of Salmon Days. Kiwanis organizers hope the weather this year again will be of the sunny, dry variety and they have upped their usual Salmon Day fish order to 2,500 pounds.

In past years, the Kiwanis ordered 2,000 pounds of fish and then bought more on Saturday depending on sales. The fish is

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Marcy O’Neill, Builders Club advisor at Pacific Cascade Middle School, helped dish out salmon dinners for the Issaquah Kiwanis last year. grilled over cedar.

“We sort of emulate how the Indians used to cook it,” Hall said.

About 100 volunteers from the Kiwanis and its youth groups man the booth, handling sales and cooking chores. There’s also a separate fundraising beverage See KIWANIS, Page B3

With an office in Blakely Hall on Park Drive in Issaquah, nonprofit, social service group Encompass opened its first brick-and-mortar presence in the city earlier this month.

The new office will serve as a hub for parenting classes, toddler groups and other Issaquah-based services and will be staffed three days a week.

Classes and activities offered at Blakely Hall this fall will include: “Strengthening Families,” a series for middle-school children and their parents, 5:30-8 p.m.

Wednesdays starting Oct. 5, free, with dinner provided.

“Early Learning Enrichment Group” for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners, 9:45-11 a.m.

Tuesdays starting Oct. 4. Cost is $175 per 10-week quarter.

Developmental screenings for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten students, 9:3011 a.m., the second Tuesday of each month starting Oct. 11, free.

Personalized Parenting Support, consultations for parents of children of all ages, by appointment beginning Sept. 29. Cost is $45 per 50-minute session.

Green Halloween Costume Swap, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7, free. Gently used costumes can be dropped off prior to the event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3-5 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 6.

Additionally, Encompass Issaquah offers a free “Emotion Coaching” parent workshop 6-8 p.m. Oct. 5 at the YWCA Family Village Commons, 949 N.E. Ingram St. The workshop is full, but an online wait list is available.

“Encompass Issaquah is a significant milestone for our 45year-old nonprofit organization,” Encompass Executive Director Gregory Malcolm said in a press release. “For the past 24 years, Encompass has provided inhome therapy for Issaquah School District families with young children who have developmental challenges, and in recent years we have enhanced our Issaquah-based activities for all families.”

The new office is at 2550 N.E. Park Drive. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Thursday. Learn more at www.encompassnw.org or call 295-2180.

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Simon Says Break the Guinness Record Goddard School pre-kindergarten teacher Kyle Crane leads youngsters through their paces during what organizers hope was the biggest game of Simon Says ever played.

Some 50 children, ages 3-5, at the Issaquah school played the game Sept. 23 with Crane, while children at more than 370 other Goddard schools played simultaneously. The Goddard schools were hoping 25,000 kids would be enough to break the world’s record. Observers, including an Issaquah police officer, helped make sure the numbers of children were accurate. A school official said they would know in about a week if the Goddard youngsters broke the record. See video of the local event at www.issaquahpress.com.

Northwest Burn Foundation to raise funds at Salmon Days Visitors to the 2011 Issaquah Salmon Days Festival can help local burn victims through the Northwest Burn Foundation’s annual fundraising event, Give Burns the Boot.

Manning first aid stations set up around the festival site, Eastside Fire & Rescue volunteers will pass a boot to raise money for burn survivors.

“We not only collect money for the Northwest Burn Foundation, but we also provide burn preven-

tion information to the public,” said EFR volunteer firefighter Anita Sandall, this year’s Burn Foundation coordinator for local firefighters.

“With so many people attending during Salmon Days,” Sandall added, “there’s no better opportunity to collect funds for burn survivors than over the two days we will be part of the festival.”

“It only takes a second to change a life” is the motto of the Northwest Burn Foundation. In a press release, officials said burn victims and survivors can

include young people, senior citizens and young children. The last group actually makes up the highest percentage of burn victims. Approximately 116,000 children are treated for fire/burn injuries each year. The most common rooms for such injuries are the kitchen and bathroom.

In Washington state, scald injuries, caused by hot liquids or steam, are the second leading cause of death to children up to age 4.

Learn more at www.nwburn.org.

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Salmon’s better with elks The Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge No. 1843 hosts a full weekend of activities Oct. 1-2. Come for a pancake breakfast and return for fish and chips both days. Stay for an open poker tournament at 4 p.m. Oct. 1. It’s a $35 buy-in, no limit Texas Hold ’Em tournament with part of the proceeds going toward supporting Issaquah’s Compassion House.

Events It’s Salmon Days at the Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., featuring Cathy Jo’s Incredible Band performing a family friendly eclectic mix of 1970’s light rock, jazz standards and country swings from 12:30-2 p.m. in the courtyard.

Meet Jez Alborough, international children’s author/ illustrator of more than 30 picture books including “Hug,” at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E. Arrive early; space may be limited. Books will be available for sale from the Secret Garden Bookshop for signing.

“Songs of Love” performance featuring opera star Awilda Verdejo, with concert pianist and conductor Dr. Hartvig Eichberg, at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1, with a wine social to follow, at Bellewood Senior Living, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E. Call 391-2880 for reservations.

Blessing of the Animals at Marianwood, a blessing for community animals followed by a procession through the halls, is at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 5 at Providence Marianwood, 3725 Providence Point Drive S.E. Bring your pet on a leash. Live and virtual pets are welcome. Call 391-2800.

A National Costume Swap Day, sponsored by Encompass, the Highlands Council and Green Halloween, is from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, in the Issaquah Highlands. Enjoy kids’ activities, and have apple cider and cookies. Families can drop off costumes at Blakely Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3-5 and from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6.

Call Stacey Cepeda at 295-2180, stop by Encompass Issaquah in Blakely Hall from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Thursday, or go to www.encompassnw.org.

Macaroni Kid presents Pajama Party Storytime, as part of Jumpstart’s national Read for the Record event, from 10-11 a.m. Oct. 6 at Raven Books, Gilman Village, 317 Gilman Blvd. N.W. Hear a reading of the book “Llama Llama Red Pajama,” by Anna Dewdney, and enjoy a fun activity with Barefoot Enrichment. Each parent and child in attendance will be counted toward the world record, an estimated 2 million people nationwide.

The Issaquah History Museums present Al Faussett, Pacific Northwest Daredevil, at 11 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Issaquah Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. Guy Faussett, Al’s great-grandson, will share the story of Faussett’s life and adventures jumping off Pacific Northwest falls in a canoe. Learn more about the free program by contacting Erica Maniez at 3923500 or info@issaquahhistory.org.

The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust hosts an invasive plant removal from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8 along Issaquah Creek. No experience required.

Find out more or sign up at www.mtsgreenway.org, or call 206-812-0122.

Vasa Park Fall Craft Show,

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featuring 95 Northwest crafters and artists, is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 13-14 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway, Bellevue. Admission is free.

Join a horde of zombies as they dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Shops at Issaquah Highlands, 3011 N.E. High St. Then at 6 p.m., the horde will participate in a worldwide effort to break the Guinness Book of World Records for largest simultaneous dance.

The call for zombies is for ages 10 and older with rehearsals Saturdays at 10 a.m. at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive. Email christy.g@ihcouncil.org or zumbawithcindy@gmail.com.

Religion Christian Women’s Day Service, featuring guest speaker Karla Overstreet, Women’s Ministry Leader for the Seattle Church of Christ, is from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 2 at Bellevue Christian Church, 10808 S.E. 28th St., Bellevue.

Volunteers The Green Halloween Festival needs volunteers, ages 14 and older, from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Shops at Issaquah Highlands, 3011 N.E. High St. Bring your own not-too-scary costume.

Contact Christy at christy.g@ihcouncil.org or 507-1107, ext. 1107.

The city of Sammamish needs volunteers for the following events. Sign up by contacting the volunteer coordinator at 295-0556 or dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us.

Wetlands planting: 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 8, 228th Avenue and Southeast 24th Street, ages 14 and older.

Sammamish Arts Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8-9, Sammamish City Hall and library, four-hour shifts Invasive weed removal from Jacobs Creek: 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 15, Southeast 42nd Street and Issaquah-Pine Lake Road S.E., ages 14 and older Invasive plant removal on Illahee Trail: 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 22, Northeast 8th Avenue and Southeast 35th Place Northeast, volunteers 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank is looking for service groups, families or groups of four or five people to help with the Month of Concern Food Drive, which runs Saturdays through Oct. 15. During the Month of Concern, hand out food bank shopping lists to shoppers at our local grocery stores, collect the goods and deliver them to the food bank.

Volunteers can sign up for the entire day, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or for half shifts. Sign up or get more information by calling 392-4123.

Classes “The Marriage Course” is from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Oct. 4 at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. This seven-session experience is designed to help any couple

strengthen their relationship.

Each session includes a meal, teaching and time for couple discussion. Call 392-8636 or go to www.plcc.org/marriage.

ArtEAST offers the following workshops at 95 Front St. N. Go to www.arteast.org.

“Figure Drawing Open Studio” 10 a.m. to noon, Mondays, $65 “Clay Creatures & Creations” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13, $90 “Composition for Photography” 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and 1-4 p.m.

Oct. 9, $75 “Touch Drawing” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9, $80 “Black and White Photography” 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 13, $35 “Creating Artcloth Using Resists” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1516, $185 “Relief Block Printing” 5:309:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26, $125 “Exploring Your Sketchbook” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22-23, $175

P ETS OF THE W EEK

Issaquah residents win ribbons at the Puyallup Fair The following Issaquah residents won at the Puyallup Fair: 4-H Champion Senior Cavy Judging County Team: Michelle Fredrickson, Margaret Edwards and Katherine Miotke.

Shelly Rowland, third-place, lemon almond pie recipe Amber Buol, first place, sewing machine-quilted

EBC pants collection event tops 1,200 donations Eastside Baby Corner collected 1,203 new and gently used pants for low-income and homeless children during its Second Annual Pants Party Sept. 10.

Now in its 21st year, Eastside Baby Corner gives children what they need to thrive by distributing almost everything to kids, from birth to age 12, through a network of family-assistance agencies.

Learn more about Eastside Baby Corner at www.babycorner.org.

Meet Taffy! This 2-year-old Catahoula leopard dog has striking, soulful blue eyes that will melt your heart! Taffy is a sweet girl with an engaging personality that is easy to bond with.

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

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

“Play & Learn (Chinese),” for ages newborn to 5 with an adult, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 30 Book Discussion Group, for adults, “Cutting For Stone,” by Abraham Verghese, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 28 “Budgeting & How to Save,” for teens, 10 a.m. Oct. 1 “Frightful Art!” for ages 13 and older, 7 p.m. Oct. 4 “Understanding Credit Reports,” for adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 “Play & Learn Chinese,” for ages newborn to 5, 10:30 a.m.

Fridays “How to Balance a Checkbook,” for teens, 10 a.m. Oct. 8 Opera preview: “Carmen,” for adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 11 “Be Smart About Credit Cards,” for teens, 10 a.m. Oct. 15 “Computer Class: One-on-one Assistance,” for teens and older, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Oct. 15 and 29 “Building a Solid Financial Home,” for adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 18 Teen Book Group, 3 p.m. Oct. 20 “Digitize Me Photo Booth,” for teens, 2 p.m. Oct. 22 Book discussion: “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” and choose a classic, for adults, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 SAT Practice Test, for teens, 1 p.m. Oct. 30, registration required “Talk Time: An English Conversation Class,” for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays

Seniors Issaquah Valley Senior Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday to Friday at 75 N.E. Creek Way. The following activities are open to people 55 and older. Call 392-2381.

White Elephant Sale, Oct. 1 and 2 Our Stories, Ourselves: Join facilitator Nancy Peterson to share your personal memoir at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in the lounge.

Art Workshop, with Pamela Poirier, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 7 Welcome coffee for new members 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11 Flu shots, provided by Swedish Hospital visiting nurses, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 14 and 28, no appointment necessary Swing Dance at the center’s first Senior Prom, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 14 Halloween Dance, 5-7 p.m.

Oct. 28, $5 donation at the door, music by Fred Hopkins and the Studebakers The following day trips are offered through October: La Conner Quilt Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3, $10 for members/$12 for nonmembers Bedrock Industries tour, 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5, $8/$10

This week

Kiwanis names officers The Issaquah Kiwanis Club named the following officers Sept. 20 at its installation dinner at Gibson Hall: Front row (from left): Jeri Toldstedt, vice president-elect; Marilyn Boyden, treasurer; and Chris Brandt, vice president Middle row: Craig Jorgensen, director; Don Robertson, director; Fred Mock, secretary; Glenn Hall, president; and Keith Watts, immediate past president Back row: Directors Jason Rogers and Scott Berhbaum

Kiwanis honors members The Issaquah Kiwanis Club honored the following members Sept. 20 at its installation dinner at Gibson Hall (from left): Kiwanis Outstanding Service Award: Becky Wilder; Kiwanian of the Year Award Jeri Toldstedt; and Rookie of the Year Award Stephanie Wilder

Pediatric dental group’s staff raises $23,000 for 3Day Eastside Pediatric Dental Group doctors and staff, decked out in pink with the team name EPDGSTRONG, walked 60 miles Sept. 21 in the Susan G. Komen 3Day Walk for a Cure to show their support for the fight against breast cancer.

EPDGSTRONG donated $23,000 to help fight breast cancer.

The team consisted of Dr. Quinby, Dr. Lombardi and her sister Kristen Whitaker, Brandi Hill, Stephanie Keane, Jessica Marlenee and Kristin Marlenee.

Meet Flame! This 2-monthold torbie mix has a craving for adventure and camaraderie. Her playful curiosity is a joy to behold, and her unique personality and zest for life will keep you smiling.

ArtEAST: 6:30 p.m. first Monday, Up Front Art Gallery, 95 Front St. N., www.arteast.org or 392-3191 Beaver Lake Community Club: 7 p.m. first Monday, Issaquah Lodge at Beaver Lake Park, 25101 S.E. 24th St., www.beaverlake.org Eastside Welcome Club: 10 a.m. first Wednesday, Barbara 868-2851 Elks Lodge No. 1843: 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday, 765 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-1400 REX, for those with special needs: 2-4 p.m. first Sunday, St. Joseph parish hall, 200 Mountain Park Blvd. S.W., 392-5682 Friends of the Sammamish Library: 5:15 p.m. the first Thursday in the library meeting room, 825 228th Ave. N.E., 8683057 Issaquah Community Network: 5:30 p.m. first Monday, Hailstone Feedstore, 232 Front St. N., 391-0592 Issaquah Amateur Radio Club: 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, www.qsl.net/w7bi Issaquah Business Builders: 7:30 a.m. first Thursday, IHOP Restaurant, 1433 N.W. Sammamish Road, 206-852-8240 Issaquah Emblem Club: 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Elks Lodge, 765 Rainier Blvd. N., 3921400 Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club: 6:30-7:30 p.m. first Monday, Sportsmen’s Clubhouse, 23600 S.E. Evans St., 392-3311 Issaquah Valley Rock Club: last Friday, September through June, Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, Information@issaquahrockclub.org Issaquah Women’s Club: 9:30 a.m. first Thursday, September through June, Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W., 392-7016 or 391-5961, www.issaquahwomensclub.org La Leche League of Issaquah: 10 a.m. first Tuesday, Overlake Medical Center Issaquah, 5708 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., www.lllusa.org/web/sammamishwa.html Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 9:30-11:30 a.m. first Thursdays, Mary, Queen of Peace, 121 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish, 391-3453 Optimist Club of Issaquah: 6-7 p.m. first Wednesday at Shanghai Garden and 5-7 p.m. third Tuesday at Issaquah Food Bank, getinvolved@optimists.org Puget Sound Smocking Guild: first Saturday, September through June, Mercer Island Community Center, 391-2581 or www.smocking.org Sammamish Presbyterian

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): first Monday, mothers of children (birth to kindergarten) are welcome to join, 466-7345

Weekly A Toast to the Lord — a faith-based Toastmasters club: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Eastside Fire & Rescue Station No. 83, 3425 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road S.E., 427-9682, orator@live.com American Association of University Women: meets once a month at various locations, 2718678, issaquah@aauw-wa.org Greater Issaquah Toastmasters Club No. 5433: 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, Bellewood Retirement Home, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E., issaquahtm@gmail.com Guide Dogs for the Blind: 6 p.m. some Sundays, Issaquah Police Station Eagle Room, 6447421 Issaquah Alps Trail Club: www.issaquahalps.org Issaquah History Museums: 392-3500 or www.issaquahhistory.org Issaquah Library: 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Issaquah Networkers: 7:30-8:30 a.m. every other Wednesday, IHOP restaurant, 1433 N.W. Sammamish Road, www.IssaquahNetworkers.com Jewish Juniors Club: 3:305:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chabad of Central Cascades, 24121 S.E. Black Nugget Road, 427-1654 Kiwanis Club of Issaquah: noon Wednesday, Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way S.W., 8917561 MOMS Club of Sammamish Plateau: MOMS helping moms raise their kids in Sammamish and Issaquah on the Sammamish Plateau, lindseymwalsh@gmail.com, www.momsclubsammamish.org or 836-5015 Moms In Touch: For more information on groups within the Issaquah School District, call Jan Domek at 681-6770 or go to www.MomsInTouch.org Providence Point Kiwanis: noon Friday, Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., 4279060 or ferrinlauve@msn.com for $5 lunch reservations Rotary Club of Issaquah: 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 Renton-Issaquah Road, www.issaquahrotary.org Rotary Club of Sammamish: 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Bellewood Retirement Home, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E., 444-2663 Rhythm and Reins Women’s Equestrian Drill Team: Sunday, Rock Meadow Equestrian Center, 20722 S.E. 34th St., Sammamish, 222-7100 or email Leemod@pobox.com

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TJ Filley Candidate for Issaquah City Council Position 4 Come and discuss the issues that concern you most with Issaquah City Council Candidate TJ Filley at the following venues: tutta bella – 715 NW Gilman Blvd October 3 – 5:30 – 8:00PM Billy Bob’s Burgers & BBQ – Gilman Village October 10 – 5:30 – 8:00PM Fiscal Responsibility * Congestion Relief * Job Growth Paid for by the Committee to elect TJ FIlley, P.O. Box 92, Issaquah, WA 98027

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Harry Franklin ‘Dutch’ Aron Jr.,

Harry Franklin “Dutch” Aron Jr., longtime resident of Issaquah, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at the age of 75.

Harry Aron Jr. Dutch was born April 17, 1936, in Philadelphia. He was one of seven children born to his parents, Harry Sr. and Dorothy Aron, who predecease him.

He married his wife Betty on Nov. 24, 1967, after going on a blind date four months prior. Betty survives Dutch.

He is also survived by his three

children: Andrew, of Renton, Jim, of Renton, and Sarah, of Redmond.

Dutch graduated from Issaquah High School in 1954. After spending time in the United States Air Force, Dutch worked as a general contractor for many years. Additionally, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and being around people. He will be missed by many of his friends and family.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at Capstone Farms (5431 264th Ave. N.E. Redmond, WA 98053) on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at 1 p.m.

A memorial fund has been established in Dutch’s honor for his wife at Edward Jones. Please make checks payable to Betty Aron and send to Edward Jones, 1580 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 6, Issaquah, WA 98027.

Dolores ‘Dolly’ J. McQuade Our dear mom, grandma and mother-in-law Dolly McQuade, of Issaquah, passed away peacefully at Overlake Hospital in BelleDolores McQuade vue on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011.

Dolly was born Nov. 11, 1929, to Lucille and Carl Cedarholm in High Point.

The oldest child of four, she was raised in Issaquah and graduated from Issaquah High School.

In August 1949, she married Howard E. McQuade in Tukwila.

They made their home in Issaquah, where they raised their three children Jack, Kristy and Mike.

Dolly worked for many years at Sundstrand’s in Redmond. However, her first and foremost dedication was to her family. She was known for hosting a big Christmas Eve celebration at her house year after year.

She enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening, and she cherished

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each moment she baby-sat her grandchildren. She was just the perfect grandmother, the kind every child would wish for. She was very hospitable and always made anyone who stopped by welcome. She also had a great sense of humor, and was very determined.

Dolly finished the race with courage and determination and gracefully went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ. Though we know that she is in a place where there is no more pain, tears and sorrow, we will miss her terribly.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

She is survived by her sons Jack McQuade, of Ellensburg, and Mike McQuade, of Issaquah; daughter Koreann Ashlie (Kristy); grandchildren Sheamus, Meagan, Roya, Sabrina and Cristina; great-grandson Elijah; and sisters and brother Joyce, Marlene and “Butch.”

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to a reception following the service.

The family suggests remembrances to The American Heart Association.

Please visit the online guestbook at www.flintofts.com.

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By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter Janell Faletto wasn’t quite sure why she responded to a volunteer opportunity listing in her church bulletin in 2003, but she thought it would be nice to work with the elderly.

The retired elementary school teacher had worked with children for 31 years.

“I thought working with elders would be a nice change from working with children,” she said.

So she signed up as a volunteer for Faith in Action, a Sammamish organization that helps independent seniors with everyday things.

Since then, Faletto, who also volunteers with other local organizations and Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, has given more than 1,000 hours and countless miles driven in her car to take needy seniors to medical appointments, do household chores or pick up groceries.

The Faith in Action National Network recently recognized Faletto as an Outstanding Volunteer for 2011, said Kelly McAninch, the national network’s administrative assistant.

Faletto, a 26-year Sammamish resident, was one of just 12 people nominated for the Volunteer

Kiwanis: Clubs help build leaders FROM PAGE B1

tent for the Issaquah High School Key Club, said Becky Wilder, a Key Club administrator for various clubs around the Puget Sound.

“Our Key Clubs don’t build keys and our Builders Clubs don’t build houses,” Wilder wrote in an email. “We build leaders.”

Key Clubs are high school groups, while Builders Clubs are for middle school students. Hall said those clubs are doing well.

For example, about 100 students showed up for an initial Key

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of the Year award from local Faith in Action organizations around the country.

“She’s really like my go-to person,” said Margie Janell Faletto Costello, Sammamish Faith in Action’s volunteer coordinator.

“A lot of people would not be getting to these appointments if she didn’t take them.”

Faletto said she was honored to receive the recognition, but was modest in her reaction to the news.

“It’s always nice to be appreciated,” she said.

Since 2003, she has given 125 hours in housekeeping and visitation service, according to Faith in Action’s tally, and spent about 1,060 hours driving local seniors to medical appointments and other errands. The organization also estimated that Faletto has driven about 13,500 miles during her service time, based on weekly service reports.

Sammamish’s population includes 91 homebound, nondisabled seniors — the folks Faith in

Action helps.

Faith in Action’s mission is to help seniors live independently for as long as possible in their own home before potentially entering a long-term care facility or starting in-home care. The organization’s volunteers do whatever needs to be done to help those 91 seniors with that, Costello said, whether it’s driving a person to a medical appointment, cleaning the house, picking up groceries or maintaining the yard.

“I’ve learned how easy it is to just say yes to people,” Faletto said. “I think there are so many things out there that you can do with so little time.”

While she drives seniors and helps with housework, what often goes un-noticed is the emotional support someone gets just by being with her. Many homebound seniors are isolated and do not see many friends or family during much of the week, Costello said.

Simple conversations can make a big difference.

“It’s so important. For many people, it might be the only time in their week that they get out of the apartment,” Faletto said.

“That’s extremely important that they have some communication with somebody and know that

Club meeting recently held at Issaquah High School. While Hall said he doesn’t believe all of those students will end up joining, he said the attendance shows a healthy degree of interest.

The Kiwanis Club of Issaquah also sponsors a Key Club at Liberty High School and a Builders Club at Pacific Cascade Middle School. The separate Issaquah Valley Kiwanis Club runs the Key Club at Skyline.

While the Salmon Days sales are important for the Issaquah Kiwanis, they represent the group’s second biggest fundraiser of the year. The top spot goes to the organization’s annual auction, which brings in about $30,000.

All in all, Hall said the Issaquah Kiwanis operates on a budget of about $100,000 a year supporting five main categories of activities.

Those categories are youth services; community services; a separate category for services aimed at children younger than school age; environmental issues; and spiritual aims.

Under those headings, Kiwanis members help support, through donations of their time as well as money, a large variety of social and community organizations.

Under the umbrella of community services, Hall said the group supports the local food bank, adopts families for Christmas and sells concessions at the local version of the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life.

In the interest of spiritual aims, Kiwanis time and money goes to Compassion House, Jewish Family Services and Issaquah Community Services. All in all, Wilder’s list of organizations supported in one way or another by the Issaquah Kiwanis reaches about 50.

Oh, and the Kiwanis also sponsor a local Boy Scout troop and offer four scholarships every year.

The adult Kiwanis group has about 70 members. The group meets at noon every Wednesday at Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way S.W. Potential new members or visitors are always welcome.

“If somebody wants to come

ON THE WEB Learn more about Faith in Action or sign up as a volunteer at the organization’s website, www.faithinaction4seniors.org.

somebody cares about them.”

Faletto, a longtime member at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, is matched with a Sammamish resident through Faith in Action and is available on-call for other needs that come up, said Claire Petersky, executive director of Faith in Action Sammamish.

Faletto also volunteers for Multifaith Works and drives to Seattle regularly to help a person living with HIV. At her church, she has also been involved in the Helping Hands and funeral ministries and is a Eucharistic minister, which means she can bring communion to the sick or dying.

“She’s just amazing, in all the service that she gives to the community,” Petersky said.

Christopher Huber: 392-6434, ext. 242, or chuber@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

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and check us out, we’ll be glad to buy them lunch,” Hall said. “And we have a great caterer.”

Recognizing they could use some younger members who might not be able to make the noon meetings, the Issaquah Kiwanis founded a Young Professionals Club that meets once a month.

Hall said he initially got involved with Kiwanis through a reading program at Issaquah Valley Elementary School. He said he’s made a lot of good friends through the group.

“I have found it a very rewarding experience,” he said.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Liberty loses OT thriller to Mount Si

By Sebastian Moraga Issaquah Press reporter

NEXT 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Juanita

BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER

Damian Greene, Skyline High School senior running back (left), left, holds on to the ball and spins around Issaquah High School defensive back Derek Chapman to score a pivotal touchdown during the third quarter.

Spartans aerial attack grounds Eagles, 41-14

By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter

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BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER

Ethan Kalin, Issaquah High School senior quarterback, keeps the ball for yardage during the second quarter Sept. 23 against Skyline.

Max Browne didn’t set any school passing records in week four like he did in Oregon Sept.

17, but the star junior quarterback did help the Skyline High School football team get its first win in three weeks by connecting with five different receivers for six touchdowns Sept. 23 against Issaquah.

The Spartans beat the host Eagles, 41-14, in front of a packed Gary Moore Stadium. Skyline improved to 1-0 in KingCo competition and 2-2 overall. Issaquah fell to 0-1 in KingCo and 3-1 overall.

Skyline’s win came after it lost its previous two games to Bellevue and Lake Oswego, Ore. “We knew we needed to get this thing back and rolling,” Browne said. “We prepared well. We settled down and trusted our play calls.”

Issaquah scored first, on a 21yard passing play from Eagle quarterback Ethan Kalin to sophomore receiver Derek Chapman.

Skyline had turned the ball over on downs on its first possession, but down 7-0 with 6:02 left in the first, it took the ball 80 yards in nine plays and finished with a 13yard Browne-to-Andrew Giese scoring strike.

The Spartans settled for three more points on the board a little more than a minute into the second quarter on a Sean McDonald 35-yard field goal.

Final 400 free event decides Liberty, Hazen swim meet

By Christina Lords Issaquah Press reporter

BY GREG FARRAR

See SWIMMING, Page B6

Issaquah scored with 4:39 left in the half on a Kalin-to-Jack Gellatly 14-yard pass play to make it 14-10 Eagles. Issaquah looked confident heading into halftime.

But Skyline ended up leading 17-14 at halftime after Browne connected with receiver Matt Sinatro for a 7-yard scoring strike. Sinatro, a junior, stepped in for an injured Nic Sblendorio and ultimately tallied 117 yards on seven receptions.

“He stepped into the role,” Browne said.

The second half was a different story.

Browne said Skyline recognized Issaquah’s 3-4 defensive scheme early on and adjusted.

“We gotta step on the gas pedal,” he said.

And they did.

While Skyline gained just 166 yards of total offense in the second half, its defense held Issaquah to just 60 yards. It often had a short field to work with, capitalizing on two of Kalin’s three interceptions.

Running back Damian Greene put Skyline up 24-14 in the third quarter after catching an 8-yard pass from Browne. Chase PreSee FOOTBALL, Page B6

Elise Tinseth, Liberty High School co-swim team captain, works to win her 100yard breaststroke race against Hazen, adding to her 200-yard freestyle victory.

by one point.

But that comeback was nowhere in sight at that moment, with Liberty swarming a Mount Si squad that seemed on its heels. With 3:10 left in the first half, Noel intercepted a Mount Si pass next to the pylon on the Liberty end zone, a play eerily similar to the one that ended Mount Si’s season against Liberty last year.

But in the second half, the roles reversed, and Mount Si came out swinging, forcing two turnovers and holding off the Liberty’s offense at the Wildcats’ 2-yard-line halfway through the third quarter.

On the ensuing drive, Mount Si got on the board with a field goal and one play later, recovered the ball on a Wildcat fumble.

It was all downhill from there.

Six plays later, Wildcat Tyler Button’s catch in the end zone left the score 13-10 and Mount Si never looked back.

Mount Si head coach Charlie Kinnune, an Issaquah High School graduate, said the credit for the comeback win belongs to the players.

“They really gutted it out,” said Kinnune, who celebrated his 100th win as a head coach.

Liberty head coach Steve Valach said his team would bounce back.

“The true test of character,” he said, “is when things don’t go your way.”

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Jordan West, Liberty High School senior quarterback, keeps the ball on thirdand-6 and escapes from Mclain Griffin, Mount Si junior defensive end, for eight yards and a first down during the fourth quarter.

Issaquah finds enough spin to top Eastlake in boys tennis matchup

By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter

After 11 events between the Liberty High School Patriots and the Hazen Highlanders at Sept. 22’s dual swim meet, the teams were tied going into the final 400-yard freestyle relay.

With a final time of 3 minutes, 57.71 seconds, Hazen’s relay team grabbed eight critical points to narrowly clinch a final score of 9588 in favor of the Highlanders.

Liberty coach Kris Daughters said she opted out of bringing the Liberty diving team —which cost the Patriots 13 critical points — due to safety concerns related to the depth of the Hazen pool. The

In a tale of two halves, the Liberty High School Patriots could not sustain their first-half momentum Sept. 23 and lost in overtime to the Mount Si Wildcats, 16-13, in Snoqualmie.

The Patriots played like a defensive juggernaut in the first half of the KingCo Conference 3A/2A contest, forcing three turnovers, including one at their own 1-yard line.

In the second half, the combination of Wildcat running back Connor Deutsch’s legs, the crowd’s throats and the Wildcats’ hustle let the hosts climb back from a 13-0 deficit to tie at 13 with a halfminute left in the game.

Then, in overtime, Wildcat kicker Cameron Vanwinkle nailed a 43-yard field goal, and his Patriot counterpart Josh Johnson missed a 35-yard attempt, giving Mount Si the victory.

Liberty began strong, forcing a turnover on Mount Si’s second play from scrimmage. Then, with two minutes left in the first quarter, Liberty blocked a Mount Si punt at the Wildcats’ 17-yard-line.

Mount Si’s Joseph Cotto recovered the ball but was stopped at the 1.

With 1:30 left in the first quarter, Liberty’s Hamilton Noel jogged three feet on first-and-1 for the score.

Early in the second quarter, Patriots quarterback Jordan West dialed his own number at the Liberty 49 and carried it to the Mount Si 5.

On third-and-goal at the Mount Si 1-yard line, the signal-caller hit redial and left his team 13-0.

Had the extra point split the uprights, the Mount Si second-half comeback would have fallen short

If Vicente Varas was recovering from a sore ankle, he sure didn’t act like it on the court Sept. 20 in a KingCo Conference 4A match against Issaquah High School.

The Eastlake High School No. 1 singles tennis player was slowed down the week before against Lake Washington and Ballard, but had practiced over the weekend with friend and Skyline High School standout Aman Manji to test out the ankle, he and Eastlake coach Bud Peterson said.

With no signs of a weak joint, he made his Issaquah opponent,

Evan Cheung, earn the one game he won. Otherwise, Varas, the two-time KingCo champ, dismantled Cheung’s efforts to score points at a conference meet on the Eastlake courts.

While Eastlake won the top three singles matches, Issaquah prevailed to win the overall match, 4-3.

Varas, a senior, took the match, 6-0, 6-1, and showed stronger command of his forehand and drop shot than ever.

He sent Cheung sprinting back and forth across the court all afternoon, reaching for zingers that were simply unreturnable.

BY GREG FARRAR

See TENNIS, Page B6

Evan Cheung, Issaquah High School senior first seed, was one of three singles victims Sept. 20 against Eastlake.

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Prep football

KingCo Conference 4A CREST DIVISION League Season W L W L PF PA Eastlake 1 0 4 0 161 48 Skyline 1 0 2 2 166 128 Newport 0 0 3 1 141 100 Issaquah 0 1 3 1 140 69 Redmond 0 1 0 4 40 185 CROWN DIVISION League Season W L W L PF PA Woodinville 1 0 4 0 173 17 Inglemoor 1 0 3 1 89 59 Bothell 1 0 2 2 89 64 Ballard 0 1 2 2 113 137 Roosevelt 0 1 2 2 80 87 Garfield 0 1 1 3 34 130 Sept. 29 Game Ballard at Woodinville Sept. 30 Games Roosevelt at Garfield Bothell at Inglemoor Eastlake at Newport Redmond at Skyline Kamiak at Issaquah Sept. 23 Games Inglemoor 35, Ballard 14 Skyline 41, Issaquah 14 Eastlake 43, Redmond 0 Bothell 24, Roosevelt 0 Woodinville 52, Garfield 0 Newport 49, Cascade 6 (nl)

Adult sports

SKYLINE 1, NEWPORT 0 Skyline 0 1 – 1 Newport 0 0 – 0 Second half scoring: 1, Sydne Tingey (S, Brooke Bofto assist), 43:00.

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

REDMOND 1, EASTLAKE 1 Eastlake 1 0 – 1 Redmond 0 1 – 1 First half scoring: 1, Brenna Drummond (E, unassisted), 8:00.

Second half scoring: 2, Sierra Bilginer (R, Kennedy Kieneker assist), 70:00.

KingCo Conference 3A/2A

EASTLAKE 43, REDMOND 0 Eastlake 0 17 20 6 – 43 Redmond 0 0 0 0 – 0 Second Quarter East - David Hernandez 36 blocked punt (John Kilburg kick) East - Ryan Lewis 80 run (Kilburg kick) East - Kilburg 26 FG Third Quarter East - Brian Quick 25 pass from Keegan Kemp (Kilburg kick) East - Quick 25 run (Kilburg kick) East - Kemp 37 run (kick failed) Fourth Quarter East - Hernandez 25 run (kick failed)

League Season W L T Pts W L T Interlake 4 0 0 12 6 0 0 Liberty 4 0 0 12 5 1 0 Mount Si 2 2 0 6 3 3 0 Lake Wash. 2 2 0 6 2 3 1 Bellevue 1 2 1 4 1 2 2 Mercer Island 1 2 1 4 1 4 1 Juanita 0 3 1 1 1 4 1 Sammamish 0 3 1 1 0 5 1 Sept. 22 Games Liberty 2, Lake Washington 1 Mount Si 2, Juanita 1 Bellevue 0, Mercer Island 0 Interlake 5, Sammamish 0 Sept. 20 Games Bellevue 4, Juanita 0 Lake Washington 2, Mount Si 0 Liberty 6, Sammamish 0 Interlake 3, Mercer Island 2

GF 27 22 10 7 6 5 8 2

GA 3 4 10 10 6 7 13 24

LIBERTY 2, LAKE WASHINGTON 1 Liberty 20–2 Lake Washington 1 0 – 1 First half scoring: 1, Cassidy Nangle (Lib, Kimi Fry assist), 8:00; 2, Emily Bunnell (LW, Emma Holm, Shelby Bergren assists), 27:00; 3, Kiana Hafferty (Lib, Kali Youngdahl assist), 37:00.

LIBERTY 6, SAMMAMISH 0 Sammamish 0 0 – 0 Liberty 15–6 First half scoring: 1, Kailiana Johnson (L, Kimi Fry assist), 36:00.

Second half scoring: 2, Kiana Hafferty (L, K. Johnson assist), 44:00; 3, Hafferty (L, Shaniah Adriano assist), 47:00; 4, K. Johnson (L, Kali Youngdahl assist), 50:00; 5, Youngdahl (L, Tara Johnson assist), 69:00; 6, Cassidy Nangle (L, Youngdahl assist), 74:00.

Shutout: Macaire Ament.

MOUNT SI 2, JUANITA 1 Mount Si goals: Laura Barnes 2 Pks. Juanita goal: Karissa Radke (Hannah Johnson assist), 8:00.

Prep volleyball

League Season W L W L PF Bellevue 2 0 4 0 158 Mercer Island 2 0 3 1 169 Mount Si 2 0 3 1 94 Juanita 1 1 2 2 107 Liberty 1 1 1 3 108 Lake Wash. 0 2 2 2 53 Sammamish 0 2 0 4 69 Interlake 0 2 0 4 68 Sept. 30 Games Sammamish at Lake Washington Juanita at Liberty Bellevue at Mercer Island Mount Si at Interlake Sept. 23 Games Bellevue 54, Lake Washington 0 Juanita 35, Sammamish 13 Mount Si 16, Liberty 13 (OT) Mercer Island 41, Interlake 7

League W L 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1

PA 58 88 58 95 108 113 160 147

Season W L 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 2 2 1 4 2 3 1 3 0 4 0 4

Roosevelt Newport Skyline Ballard Woodinville Bothell Inglemoor Garfield Eastlake Issaquah Redmond Sept. 22 Matches Roosevelt 3, Eastlake 0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-16) Bothell 3, Issaquah 2 (12-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-21, 15-11) Sept. 21 Match Newport 3, Inglemoor 0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-20) Sept. 20 Matches Ballard 3, Eastlake 1 (19-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-22) Newport 3, Bothell 0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-19) Inglemoor 3, Issaquah 2 (23-25, 25-18, 25-14, 1725, 16-14) Roosevelt 3, Redmond 0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-14) Skyline 3, Garfield 0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-17)

MOUNT SI 16, LIBERTY 13 (OT) Liberty 7 6 0 0 0 – 13 Mount Si 0 0 3 10 3 – 16 First Quarter Lib – Hamilton Noel 1 run (Josh Johnson kick) Second Quarter Lib – Jordan West 3 run (kick failed) Third Quarter MS – Cameron Vanwinkle 23 FG Fourth Quarter MS – Tyler Button 7 pass from Ryan Atkinson (Vanwinkle kick) MS – Vanwinkle 43 FG Overtime MS – Vanwinkle 36 FG

SKYLINE 3, GARFIELD 0 Garfield 13 16 17 – 0 Skyline 25 25 25 – 3 Skyline statistics: Madison Stoa 4 blocks, 21 assists, 3 aces; Halle Erdahl 15 kills, 11 digs; Molly Mounsey 7 kills, 3 blocks.

INGLEMOOR 3, ISSAQUAH 2 Issaquah 25 18 14 25 14 – 2 Inglemoor 23 25 25 17 16 – 3 Issaquah statistics: Lindsey Ferguson 14 digs, 6 aces; Mckenzie Bostic 50 assists, Cassie Elenes 12 kills, Misty Siochi 6 kills, Sam Rogers 22 kills, 10 digs, 5 aces.

BOTHELL 3, ISSAQUAH 2 Bothell 12 25 20 25 15 – 3 Issaquah 25 23 25 21 11 – 2 Issaquah statistics: Mckenzie Bostic 49 assists, Cassie Elenes 4 blocks, Misty Siochi 5 kills, 13 digs; Sam Rogers 25 kills, 3 blocks, 17 digs, 7 aces; Leanne Scott 20 digs, Kirsten Fischer 5 kills, 3 blocks.

BALLARD 3, EASTLAKE 1 Eastlake 25 19 16 22 – 1 Ballard 19 25 25 25 – 3 Eastlake statistics: Sarah Pellicono 12 kills, Anna Gorman 8 kills, Zoe Escarda 6 kills, Jacquie Burkhardt 5 blocks, Stephanie Clay 10 digs, Taylor Finlon 30 assists.

Metro League Sept. 23 Game SEATTLE PREP 28, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 15 Eastside Catholic 0 7 0 8 – 15 Seattle Prep 0 7 7 14 – 28 Second Quarter SP – Jimmy Killeen 14 run (Milo Cantor kick) EC – Trey Reynolds 3 run (Danny Omiliak kick) Third Quarter SP – Gill Biesold-McGee 31 run (Cantor kick) Fourth Quarter SP – Biesold-McGee 2 run (Cantor kick) EC – Chevy Walker 3 run (kick blocked) SP – Jackson Clough 2 run (Cantor kick) EC - safety

KingCo Conference 3A/2A

Prep girls soccer KingCo Conference 4A GF 12 10 16 8 15 19 10 8 7 5 6

GA 3 7 15 7 3 8 4 13 18 8 11

ISSAQUAH 4, INGLEMOOR 0 Inglemoor 0 0 – 0 Issaquah 1 3 – 4 First half scoring: 1, Lyrik Fryer (Iss, unassisted), 19:00.

Second half scoring: 2, Jocelyn Eng (Iss, Casey Kovarik assist), 49:00; 3, Audrey Thomas (Iss, Fryer assist), 69:00; 4, Annie Hoffman (Iss, Thomas assist), 70:00.

Shutout: Ashley Batistich.

ISSAQUAH 2, ROOSEVELT 2 Issaquah 2 0 – 2 Roosevelt 0 2 – 2 First half scoring: 1, Delany Foreman (Iss, Audrey Thomas assist), 1:00; 2, Annie Hoffman (Iss, Thomas assist), 13:00.

Second half scoring: 3, Roosevelt (unassisted),

League W L 5 0 5 0 3 2 2 3 2 3 1 4 0 4 0 3

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Cascade Bicycle Club Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m., MarymoorIssaquah-Beaver Lake, 33 miles from Marymoor Park east parking lot. Call 206-523-2205 ... Oct. 1, 9 a.m., Lake Sammamish Coffee Break, 34 miles from Redhook Brewery in Woodinville.

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Running Oct. 2, 7:30 a.m., Rotary Run at 1185 N.W. Gilman Blvd. There will be a 10K race, a 5K fun run/walk, and a 1K kids run. For information and to register, go to www.issaquahrun.com.

Pickle ball Issaquah Parks provides pickle ball at the community center from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 8-10 a.m. Saturdays. Rackets and nets are provided. Call 837-3000.

Basketball Issaquah Parks has noontime hoops for players 16 and older from noon to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the community center. There are noontime hoops for players 40 and older from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Saturdays. There is also an open gym from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 837-3300.

Football Alumni Football USA is looking for players to compete in a game between Issaquah and Skyline alumni in October. Location and time to be determined. Roster spaces are limited to 40 players for each team. Call 888-404-9746 toll free or go to www.alumnifootballusa.com.

Yoga Issaquah Parks provides yoga stretch classes from 8-9:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the community center. Call 837-3300.

Volleyball Issaquah Parks has an open gym for volleyball from 6-9 p.m. Mondays at the community center. Call 837-3300.

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KingCo Conference 4A

KingCo Conference 3A/2A

League Season W L T Pts W L T Woodinville 2 0 0 6 5 0 1 Eastlake 1 0 1 4 3 1 3 Issaquah 1 0 1 4 3 3 1 Redmond 1 0 1 4 2 2 3 Skyline 1 0 0 3 5 0 1 Newport 1 1 0 3 3 2 1 Garfield 0 0 1 1 3 1 2 Inglemoor 0 1 1 1 2 3 2 Roosevelt 0 1 1 1 0 4 3 Bothell 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 Ballard 0 2 0 0 1 3 1 Sept. 24 Game Bremerton 1, Roosevelt 0 Sept. 23 Games Woodinville 2, Ballard 0 Garfield 4, Seattle Academy 0 (nl) Sept. 22 Games Issaquah 2, Roosevelt 2 Garfield 1, Inglemoor 1 Eastlake 1, Redmond 1 Sept. 21 Game Newport 1, Bothell 0 Sept. 20 Games Redmond 2, Bothell 0 Eastlake 2, Ballard 1 Issaquah 4, Inglemoor 0 Skyline 1, Newport 0 Woodinville 2, Roosevelt 0 Garfield 2, Lakeside 0 (nl)

76:00; 4, Roosevelt (unassisted), 79:00.

EASTLAKE 2, BALLARD 1 Ballard 0 1 – 1 Eastlake 0 2 – 2 Second half scoring: 1, Rebecca Priestley (E, Kelsey Haberly assist), 76:20; 2, Brenna Drummond (E, Priestly assist), 77:00; 3, Francesca Martorano (B, penalty kick).

SKYLINE 41, ISSAQUAH 14 Skyline 7 10 14 10 – 41 Issaquah 7 7 0 0 – 14 First Quarter Iss – Derek Chapman 21 pass from Ethan Kalin (Alex Shane kick) Sky – Andrew Giese 13 pass from Max Browne (Sean McDonald kick) Second Quarter Sky – McDonald 35 FG Iss – Jack Gellatly 14 pass from Kalin (Shane kick) Sky – Matt Sinatro 7 pass from Browne (McDonald kick) Third Quarter Sky – Damian Greene 8 pass from Browne (McDonald kick) Sky – Trevor Barney 33 pass from Browne (McDonald kick) Fourth Quarter Sky – Barney 5 pass from Browne (McDonald kick) Sky – McDonald 35 FG

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Mercer Island Mount Si Interlake Juanita Lake Washington Bellevue Sammamish Liberty Sept 22 Matches Lake Washington 3, Bellevue 0 (25-11, 25-19, 25-9) Mercer Island 3, Sammamish 0 (25-8, 25-4, 25-13) Mount Si 3, Interlake 0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-20) Sept. 19 Matches Lake Washington 3, Liberty 1 (26-24, 22-25, 28-26, 25-20) Mercer Island 3, Bellevue 0 (25-10, 25-19, 30-28) Mount Si 3, Juanita 0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-14) Interlake 3, Sammamish 0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-12) MOUNT SI 3, JUANITA 0 Mount Si 25 25 25 – 3 Juanita 16 22 14 – 0 Mount Si statistics: Lyndsay Carr 13 kills, Rachel Hayford 10 digs, Sarah McDonald 13 kills, 4 aces; Lauren Smith 24 assists.

MOUNT SI 3, INTERLAKE 0 Interlake 10 13 20 – 0 Mount Si 25 25 25 – 3 Mount Si statistics; Kailey Capeloluto 4 blocks, Lyndsay Carr 4 aces, Krista Galloway 5 blocks, Sarah McDonald 9 kills, 3 aces; Lauren Smith 14 assists.

Metro League Sept. 23 Match EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 3, RAINIER BEACH 0 Eastside Catholic 25 25 25 – 3 Rainier Beach 9 16 14 – 0 Eastside Catholic statistics: Kiana Atwater 10 digs, Emilee Derus 7 aces, Jordan Gates 9 assists, 4 digs, 7 aces; Sarah Hill 7 kills, Danielle Leider 5 kills, Marlena Norwood 14 digs.

Prep boys cross country KingCo Conference 4A Sept. 21 Meets SKYLINE 21, NEWPORT 45 At Klahanie Park, 3 miles Top placers: 1, Keegan Symmes (S) 15:41; 2, Kevin

Soccer Issaquah Soccer Club is offering a winter development academy for players 7-8 years old. Registration for all ages begins April 1 for fall 2012 teams. For more information, go to www.issaquahsoccerclub.org.

Baseball, fall ball, clinics Cannons Baseball Club still has a few openings left on its 15U Mickey Mantle and 18U Connie Mack teams. Call 206227-2920 or email cannonsbc@comcast.net for an individual workout.

Swimming Issaquah Parks provides swimming lessons for all ages at the Julius Boehm Pool. Call 837-3350.

Running Issaquah Parks has an elementary school fall running program, coordinated by the Issaquah Gliders. Practices are from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Go to www.issaquahparks.net or call 3928230.

Basketball Issaquah Parks offers a variety of programs for young hoopers, ages 4-5 and 6-8. The Hoopsters program, for ages 6-8, begins Sept. 29 and is from 5-5:50 p.m. Thursdays. Call 837-3300.

High school sports Football Sept. 30, 7 p.m., Juanita at Liberty, Redmond at Skyline, Kamiak at Issaquah.

Girls soccer Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Mercer Island at Liberty, Issaquah at Redmond, Skyline at Roosevelt; Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., Newport at Issaquah, Ballard at Skyline, Liberty at Interlake.

Girls swimming Sept. 29, 3:15 p.m. Bothell, Skyline at Issaquah (Julius Boehm Pool), 3:30 p.m., Liberty at Lake Washington; Oct. 4, 3:15 p.m., Inglemoor, Ballard at Skyline (Julius Boehm Pool).

Volleyball Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Interlake at Liberty; Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Garfield at Issaquah, Skyline at Roosevelt; Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Mount Si at Liberty; Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Woodinville at Issaquah, Skyline at Newport.

Cross country Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Ballard at Issaquah, Liberty at Interlake (Marymoor Park), Newport at Skyline (Klahanie Park); Oct. 5, 4 p.m., Issaquah at Garfield (Lincoln Park), Bellevue, Lake Washington at Liberty, Skyline at Redmond.

Boys tennis Sept. 29, 3:45 p.m., Woodinville at Issaquah, Sammamish at Liberty (Tibbetts Valley Park), Redmond at Skyline; Oct. 4, 3:45 p.m., Issaquah at Ballard, Liberty at Bellevue, Skyline at Bothell.

Boys golf Sept. 29, 3:30 p.m., Liberty at Sammamish (Bellevue Municipal), Skyline at Woodinville (Echo Falls GC); Sept. 30, 3:30 p.m., Eastlake at Issaquah (Snoqualmie Falls GC); Oct. 3, 2:55 p.m., Lake Washington at Liberty (Maplewood GC), 3:30 p.m., Skyline at Issaquah (Snoqualmie Falls GC).

Tidball (S) 16:17; 3, Joey Nakao (S) 16:36; 4, Grant Stein (New) 16:43; 5, Christopher Chamberland (New) 16:47; 6, James Hamilton (New) 16:50; 7, Brendan Long (S) 16:55; 8, Grant Usleman (S) 17:01; 9, Jamon Rogers (S) 17:11; 10, Hunter Weiffenbach (S) 17:20; 11, Jay Bowlby (S) 17:26; 12, Matthew Gobel (New) 17:27; 13, Joseph DeMatteo (S) 17:42; 14, Ryan Abrahamsen (S) 17:48; 15, Tristan Steciw (S) 17:54; 16, Tennyson Hainsworth (S) 17:56; 17, Jonah McVay (S) 18:00; 18, Kyle Dipboye (New) 18:03; 19, Daniel Smith (New) 18:07; 20, Cajun Hainsworth (S) 18:08.

Other Skyline runners: 21, Brandon Clark 18:14; 24, Blake Hallauer 18:29; 25, Eric Tidball 18:30; 26, Garrett Hutton 18:53; 28, Alex Stout 19:04.

Cayla Seligman (Iss) 21:37; 10, Hannah Swanson (Roos) 21:42; 11, Olivia Manal (Roos) 21:58; 12, Claire Shearer (Roos) 22:09; 13, Elise Stacy (Roos) 22:47; 14, Mia Vanderwitt (Roos) 22:47; 15, Amanda Chalfant (Iss) 22:49; 16, Abby Irwin (Iss) 23:08; 17, Nikita Sirohi (Iss) 23:14; 18, Cecilia Burke (Roos) 23:18; 19, Lillian Perry (Wood) 23:24; 20, Hayley Alexander (Iss) 23:29. Other Issaquah runners: 25, Lindsay Yamane 24:01; 27, Kathleen Adkins 24:32; 28, Sam Salmon 24:45; 29, Madison Callan 24:57; 31, Annika Barnett 25:07; 32, Stephanie Yose 25:10; 36, Erin Burdette 25:29; 42, Laura Tochko 25:48; 48, Sierra Schulte 26:49; 49, Jasmine Shen 26:53; 50, Emilie Joss 27:00.

ROOSEVELT 19, ISSAQUAH 43, WOODINVILLE 75 At Marymoor Park, 3.1 miles Top placers: 1, Hart Horner (Roos) 16:54; 2, Tom Howe (Iss) 17:21; 3, Galen Caldwell (Roos) 17:34; 4, Adam Houston (Roos) 17:35; 5, Lynden Dovell (Roos) 17:38; 6, Sam Carpenter (Roos) 17:43; 7, Clark Cyr (Wood) 17:44; 8, Aidan Heninger (Iss) 17:45; 9, Nathan Wolfe (Roos) 17:48; 10, Jack Corscadden (Iss) 18:03; 11, Andrew Larsen (Iss) 18:06; 12, Hunter Sapienza (Iss) 18:15; 13, Patrick Violette (Iss) 18:17; 14, Andrew Nicholas (Wood) 18:17; 15, Jerdan Helgesen (Iss) 18:26; 16, Samuel Black (Roos) 18:27; 17, Evan Schritzias (Wood) 18:28; 18, Sam Albertson (Wood) 18:28; 19, Keagan Moo (Iss) 18:33; 20, Nick Rinaldi (Wood) 18:41. Other Issaquah runners: 22, Caleb Walin 18:42; 26, Sean Johnson 19:02; 27, Sean Ratcliffe 19:03; 30, Alex Kane 19:14; 31, Jack Herbst 19:19; 33, Adam Meyer 19:35; 40, Jonathan Baer 20:05; 44, Andrew Hartman 20:38; 47, Bob Varney 20:48; 48, Stefano Ericksen 20:51; 49, Brandon Courage 20:55.

SKYLINE 26, NEWPORT 33 At Klahanie Park, 3 miles Top placers: 1, Jessica Spray (New) 20:24; 2, Samantha Krahling (S) 20:25; 3, Michelle Altizer (New) 20:38; 4, Kathryn Steele (S) 20:40; 5, Elise Pletcher (S) 20:42; 6, Caitlin McIlwain (S) 20:46; 7, Allison Lee (New) 20:52; 8, Alisa Poplawski (New) 20:53; 9, Camille Lagron (S) 20:59; 10, Haley Smith (S) 21:30; 11, Christina Smith (S) 21:37; 12, Tori Fuller (S) 21:52; 13, Kayla Nancarrow (S) 21:54; 14, Vene Ciaxu (New) 21:55; 15, Danielle Rivas (New) 21:57; 16, Rachael Kuhn (New) 21:59; 17, Erin Bryar (S) 22:07; 18, Cayla Gleaton (S) 22:25; 19, Mckenzie Deutsch (S) 22:39; 20, Sara Stanfield (S) 22:45. Other Skyline runners: 21, Kristina Helling 23:08; 23, Cheryl Wang 23:10; 25, Morgan Alverson 23:33; 26, Kendall Spencer 23:54; 28, Emily Blessington 24:08; 29, Luci Gruber 24:09.

KingCo Conference 3A/2A Sept. 21 Meets LIBERTY 26, MERCER ISLAND 41, LAKE WASHINGTON 46 At St. Edward State Park, 5,000 meters Top placers: 1, Devon Grove (LW) 16:56; 2, Tyler Westenbroek (Lib) 17:30; 3, Matt Wotipka (MI) 17:39; 4, Nick Knoblich (Lib) 17:40; 5, Aaron Bowe (Lib) 18:02; 6, Hiron Redmon (Lib) 18:04; 7, Brett Bottomley (MI) 18:05; 8, Hunter Scarff (MI) 18:37; 9, Mason Goodman (Lib) 18:56; 10, Jason Murray (Lib) 19:18; 11, Joe Castro (LW) 19:20; 12, Thomas Brown (MI) 19:29; 13, Trevor Sytsma (Lib) 19:35; 14, Nathan Gallatin (MI) 19:41; 15, Scott Lee (MI) 19;42; 16, Kyle Weiss (MI) 19:43; 17, Nathan Rosenstein (MI) 19:44; 18, Nathan Cummings (MI) 19:48; 19, Nathan Maris (LW) 19:49; 20, Holt Maki (LW) 19:49. Other Liberty runners: 24, Conor Wray 19:59; 28, Collin Olson 20:30; 31, Wyatt Johnson 20:54; 40, Nick Bliesner 22:08; 43, Thomas Lowry 22:32; 44, Michael Shaw 22:32; 46, Zach Chucka 22:39; 49, Galen Posch 22:05; 50, Jacob Johnston 22:52.

INTERLAKE 33, BELLEVUE 38, MOUNT SI 70 At Mount Si, 5,000 meters Top placers: 1, Kyle Pratt (Bel) 17:45; 2, Sam Giner (Int) 17:45; 3, Matthew Williams (Bel) 17:53; 4, Richard Carmichael (MS) 17:58; 5, Jay Taves (Int) 17:59; 6, Jimmy Moore (Bel) 18:03; 7, Axl Alvarez (Int) 18:07; 8, Dominick Canady (MS) 18:12; 9, Colin Glenny (Int) 18:25; 10, Ivan Leniski (Int) 18:28; 11, Ben Houldridge (MS) 18:32; 12, Joseph Pooley (Int) 18:51; 13, Graham Wendle (Bel) 19:02; 14, Graham Jordan (Int) 19:04; 15, Nick LaCava (Bel) 19:05; 16, Woody Butler (Bel) 19:13; 17, Andrew Nurse (Bel) 19:15; 18, Timothy Corrie (MS) 19:22; 19, Ryan Olson (MS) 19:28; 20, Spencer Ricks (MS) 19:31. Other Mount Si runners: 202, Sam Egan 19:32; 23, Whalen Moreno 19:36; 28, Tommy Kirby 20:03.

KingCo Conference 3A/2A Sept. 21 Meets LIBERTY 19, MERCER ISLAND 48, LAKE WASHINGTON 76 At St. Edwards State Park, 5,000 meters Top placers: 1, Amy Broska (Lib) 21:00; 2, Mikayla Davis (MI) 21:05; 3, Megan Chucka (Lib) 21:09; 4, Sarah Bliesner (Lib) 21:10; 5, Allie Wood (Lib) 21:19; 6, Rachel Shaw (Lib) 21:25; 7, Megan Larson (Lib) 21:29; 8, Michaela Chucka 21:56; 9, Laura Brindley (MI) 22:01; 10, Aimee Christensen (Lib) 22:02; 11, Lacey Coan (LW) 22:13; 12, Laura Knebel (MI) 22:14; 13, Linden Elggren (MI) 22:33; 14, Olivia Whidby (LW) 22:36; 15, Sarah Bjarnsason (MI) 22:46; 16, Jordan Raymond (Lib) 22:51; 17, Mary Wingerson (MI) 22:57; 18, Mackenzie Toher (LW0 23:11; 19, Sydney Zeldes (MI) 23:26; 20, Lauran Gwinn (LW) 23:43. Other Liberty runners: 26, Sydney Hopper 24:45; 29, Hannah Matson 25:05; 32, Shayla Anderson 25:28; 36, Denise Blohowiak 26:02; 39, Madison Smith 28:33.

INTERLAKE 20, MOUNT SI 52, BELLEVUE 61 At Mount Si, 5,000 meters Top placers: 1, Niki Waghani (Int) 19:42; 2, Summer Hanson (Int) 20:22; 3, Antoinette Tansley (Int) 20:46; 4, Bailey Scott (MS) 20:57; 5, Abbey Bottemiller (MS) 21:06; 6, Nadia Lucas (Int) 21:31; 8, Annie Davis (Int) 22:37; 9, Eleanor Tansley (Int) 22:43; 11, Angelina Belceto (MS) 22:58; 12, Pleres Choi (Int) 23:13; 14, Ashley Jackson (MS) 23:37; 18, Delaney Hollis (MS) 24:27. Other Mount Si runners: 28, Madeleine Bezanson 25:30; 29, Madelynn Esteb 25:36; 32, Danielle Curley 26:01; 33, Annie Shaw 26:06; 34, Sally Miller 26:17; 35, Ella Thompson 26:18; 38, Mari Bates 26:47.

Prep boys golf KingCo Conference 4A Sept. 22 Matches WOODINVILLE 194, ISSAQUAH 204 At Echo Falls GC, par 36 Medalist: Garrett Foss (W) 37.

Top Issaquah score: Austin Kinzer 40.

Prep girls cross country KingCo Conference 4A Sept. 21 Meets ISSAQUAH 26, WOODINVILLE 45, ROOSEVELT 60 At Marymoor Park, 3.1 miles Top placers: 1, Chandler Olson (Wood) 19:13; 2, Ellie Clawson (Iss) 20:02; 3, Anna Hill (Wood) 20:39; 4, Ellie Hendrickson (Iss) 20:48; 5, Abby Wilson (Iss) 21:02; 6, Madison Guillen (Wood) 21:03; 7, Rachel Osgood (Iss) 21:06; 8, Emily Winterstein (Iss) 21:07; 9,

REDMOND 195, SKYLINE 199 At Bear Creek GC, par 36 Medalist: Brian Mogg (S) 36.

Other Skyline scores: Kelley Sullivan 40, Austin Nutt 40.

EASTLAKE 193, GARFIELD 241 At Sahalee GC, par 36 Medalist: Spencer Weiss (E) 36.

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Other Eastlake scores: RP McCoy 37, Will Sharp 38, Paul Russo 41, Li Wang 41, Michael Everson 42.

Hudacek-Sam Murphy (Roos) d. Adam James-Colin Hill 6-0, 3-6, 10-4.

Sept. 19 Match ISSAQUAH 190, NEWPORT 200 At Snoqualmie Falls GC, par 36 Medalists: Weston Mui (Iss) 37, Bryan Jung (Iss) 37, Kevin Zhao (N) 37.

Other Issaquah scores: Aaron Tham 38, Taylor Swingle 39, Danny Baumer 39, Noah Johnson 39, Austin Kinzer 40, Alex Ciszewski 41, Evan Ko 41, Fletcher Martin 42, Brian Batt 43, Barret Dowling 43.

Sept. 20 Matches ISSAQUAH 4, EASTLAKE 3 Singles: Vicente Varas (E) d. Evan Cheung 6-0, 6-1; Mitch Loofburrow (E) d. Andrew Kim 6-0, 6-1; Andrew Garland (E) d. Richard Bennett 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4); David Park (Iss) d. Jon Lockwood 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2.

Doubles: John Brendel-Matt Gonn (Iss) d. Santiago Varas-tim Tan 4-6, 6-2, 6-3; Jeff Weng-Andrew Okada (Iss) d. Fez Ulargui-Chris Lockwood 6-3, 7-5; Kein KidaDaniel Park (Iss) d. Ryan Holmdahl-Evan Green 7-5, 6-3.

NEWPORT 6, SKYLINE 1 Singles: Aman Manji (S) d. Ryan Cheung 6-2, 6-4; Andrew Choi (N) d. Mitchell Johnson 6-2, 6-3; Alex Tsutsumoto (N) d. Prithvi Ramkumar 6-0, 6-1; Kelvin Yuchen (N) d. Tim Wong 6-2, 6-2.

Doubles: Chris Lilley-Dylan Harlow (N) d. Brayden Hansen-Alex Wu 6-2, 6-0; Allen Kim-Matt Sham (N) d.

Inchul You-Nick Ziats 6-1, 6-0; Jonathan Newman-Alex Vu (N) d. Manuel Larrain-Griffen Johnson 6-1, 6-1.

Sept. 20 Match EASTLAKE 197, WOODINVILLE 207 At Sahalee, par 36 Medalist: Spencer Weiss (E) 35.

Other Eastlake scores: Paul Russo 38, Jack Fisher 41, R.P. McCoy 41.

KingCo Conference 3A/2A Sept. 21 Match BELLEVUE 193, LIBERTY 221 At Maplewood GC, par 36 Medalists: Radleigh Ang (B) 37, Chandler Hawk (B) 37, Sam Johnson (B) 37.

Top Liberty score: George Suddock 41.

Sept. 20 Matches LIBERTY 198, JUANITA 208 At Wayne GC, par 34 Medalist: Frank Garber (J) 34.

Liberty scores: George Suddock 37, Chase Dawson 39, Dylan Holt 40, Ryan Menezes 40.

MOUNT SI 198, SAMMAMISH 199 At Bellevue Municipal, par 35 Medalist: Matt Marrese (S) 37.

Mount Si scores: Sean Ballsmith 38, Mitchell Gardunia 39, Jake Archambeaux 40, Eric Stai 40.

Prep girls swimming KingCo Conference 4A Sept. 19 Meet ISSAQUAH 114, REDMOND 68 200 medley relay: 1, Issaquah A (Stacy Maier, Kayla Flaten, Kellie Langan, Gabrielle Gevers) 2:03.27; 3, Issaquah B (Kylie Lynch, Emma Wrightston, Vyvian Luu, Kayla Foremski) 2:13.63. 200 freestyle: 1, Flaten (Iss) 2;03.78; 3, Sarah Mirahsani (Iss) 2:28.10; 4, Christina Kwon (Iss) 2:29.48. 200 individual medley: 1, Maier (Iss) 2:24.56; 3, Wrightson (Iss) 2:41.22. 50 freestyle: 1, Gevers (Iss) 27.37; 3, Foremski (Iss) 27.84; 5, Paige Chisholm (Iss) 30.49. Diving: 1, Ashley Bonner (Iss) 148.30; 2, Rebecca Chinn (Iss) 123.15; 3, Kaley Rohring (Iss) 113.85.

100 butterfly: 1, Ally Davis (Red) 1:01.52; 2, Langan (Iss) 1:09.79; 4, Christine Rasquinha (Iss) 1:17.07; 5, Kwon (Iss) 1:19.18. 100 freestyle: 1, Flaten (Iss) 56.96; 3, Lynch (Iss) 1:01.21; 5, Chisholm (Iss) 1:08.24. 500 freestyle: 1, Maier (Iss) 5:37.18; 3, Marissa Arruda (Iss) 7:10.63. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Issaquah A (Gevers, Foremski, Lynch, Wrightston) 1:53.68; 3, Issaquah B (Chisholm, Kimberly Meacham, Luu, Miranda Hansen) 2:02.90. 100 backstroke: 1, Davis (Red) 1:00.89; 4, Langan (Iss) 1:14.49; 5, Kwon (Iss) 1:15.55. 100 breaststroke: 1, Gevers (Iss) 1:22.48; 2, Wrightston (Iss) 1:23.28; 4, Lacy Herman (Iss) 1:29.18. 400 freestyle relay: 1, Issaquah A (Maier, Flaten, Foremski, Lynch) 4:02.10; 3, Issaquah B (Chisholm, Rasquinha, Kwon, Luu) 4:31.33.

Sept. 20 Meet MERCER ISLAND 115, SKYLINE 71 200 medley relay: 1, Skyline (Sarah Elderkin, Andi Scarcello, Meghan O’Keefe, Maria Volodkevich) 1:54.68.

200 freestyle: O’Keefe (S) 1:59.17. 200 individual medley: 1, Grace Wold (MI) 2:09.38. 50 freestyle: 1, Volodkevich (S) 25.61. Diving: 1, Meg Lindsay (MI) 162.10.

100 butterfly: 1, Wold (MI) 57.20. 100 freestyle: 1, Alex Seidel (MI) 54.93. 500 freestyle: 1, Angela Riggins (MI) 5:31.81. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Mercer Island (Deiparine, Seidel, Christina Williamson, Wold) 1:42.63.

100 backstroke: Elderkin (S) 1:02.90. 100 breaststroke: 1, Scarcello (S) 1:10.15. 400 freestyle relay: 1, Mercer Island (Deiparine, Seidel, Williamson, Wold) 3:44.95.

Sept. 21 Meet ISSAQUAH 107, WOODINVILLE 79 200 medley relay: 1, Issaquah A (Stacy Maier, Kayla Flaten, Kellie Langan, Gabrielle Gevers) 1:57.09; 3, Issaquah B (Kylie Lynch, Emma Wrightson, Vivian Luu, Christina Kwon) 2:10.62. 200 freestyle: Maier (Iss) 2:03.76; 3, Kayla Foremski (Iss) 2:17.48; 4, Paige Chisholm (Iss) 2:28.37. 200 individual medley: 1, Kathryn Davidson (W) 2:30.12; 4, Gevers (Iss) 2:39.89; 5, Christine Rasquinha (Iss) 2:43.12. 50 freestyle: 1, Flaten (Iss) 26.02; 3, Foremski (Iss) 27.25; 4, Lynch (Iss) 28.27.

100 butterfly: 1, Flaten (Iss) 1:03.66; 2, Langan (Iss) 1:08.09; 4, Sian Beck (Iss) 1:18.77. 100 freestyle: 1, Maier (Iss) 56.84; 2, Gevers (Iss) 1:01.34; 5, Sydne Fernandes (Iss) 1:11.91. 500 freestyle: 1, Johanna Rayl (W) 5:39.18; 3, Wrightston (Iss) 6:02.96; 4, Sarah Mirahsani (Iss) 6:46.82; 5, Kwon (Iss) 6:50.43. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Issaquah A (Flaten, Foremski, Gevers, Maier) 1:46.66; 3, Issaquah B (Chisholm Luu, Miranda Hansen, Kimberly Meacham) 2:00.35. 100 backstroke: 1, Davidson (W) 1:11.59; 2, Lynch (Iss) 1:11.94; 5, Beck (Iss) 1:20.78. 100 breaststroke: 1, Langan (Iss) 1:18.4;3 2, Rasquinha (Iss) 1:24.52; 4, Lacy Herman (Iss) 1:26.41. 400 freestyle relay: 1, Issaquah A (Wrightston, Kwon, Lynch, Foremski) 4:16.01; 3, Issaquah B (Mirahsani, Chisholm, Luu, Hansen) 4:29.02.

Sept. 23 Meet INGLEMOOR 100, EASTLAKE 83 EASTLAKE 102, REDMOND 82 INGLEMOOR 112, REDMOND 70 200 medley relay: 1, Inglemoor (Leann Yee, Sage Speak, Kayla Robertson, Marine Behr) 1:56.49. 200 freestyle: 1, Lily Newton (E) 2:08.27. 200 individual medley: 1, Kara Beauchamp 2:16.13. 50 freestyle: 1, Yee (Ing) 25.57. Diving: Jackie Tabone (Ing) 145.30.

100 butterfly: 1, Ally Davis (Red) 1:01.90. 100 freestyle: 1, Robertson (Ing) 56.19. 500 freestyle: 1, Davis (Red) 5:13.39. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Eastlake (Erin Alleva, Becky Baron, Lauren Taylor, JoJo Morlidge) 1:47.47. 100 backstroke: 1, Allison Binkerd (Red) 1:09.46. 100 breaststroke: 1, Speak (Ing) 1:10.50.

400 freestyle relay: 1, Inglemoor (Yee, Robertson, Behr, Speak) 3:48.82.

KingCo Conference 3A Sept. 20 Meet INTERLAKE 97.5, LIBERTY 82.5 200 medley relay: 1, Interlake (Anna Kimura, Anna Moody, Bridgit Mackey, Andrea Price) 1:59.84; 2, Liberty (Mackenna Briggs, Elise Tinseth, Caitlin Duffner, Cecilia Nelson) 2:00.15. 200 freestyle: 1, C.C. Hagen (Int) 2:08.84; 3, Katie Nelson (L) 2:21.29; 5, Alina Nguyen (L) 2:37.92. 200 individual medley: 1, Tinseth (L) 2:18.68; 4, Duffner (L) 2:34.03; 5, Amy Strohschein (L) 2:44.47. 50 freestyle: 1, C. Nelson (L) 27.62; 3, Madalyn Daly (L) 29.44; 5, Christina Sargent (L) 30.90.

Diving: 1, Rachel Wittenberg (L) 129.40; 2, Sargent (L) 124.75.

100 butterfly: 1, Briggs (L) 1:00.74; 4, Emma Hewitt (L) 1:17.70. 100 freestyle: 1, C. Nelson (L) 1:00.48; 2, Duffner (L) 1:01.76; 5, Brandii Hope (L) 1:09.57. 500 freestyle: 1, Tinseth (L) 5:30.71; 3, Kara Spencer (L) 5:31.35. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Interlake (Hagen, Price, Kimura, Mackey) 1:49.71; 3, Liberty (K. Nelson, Cassandra Johnson, Hope, Strohschein) 2:04.62. 100 backstroke: 1, Briggs (L) 1:03.91; 5, Daly (L) 1:19.21.

100 breaststroke: 1, Kimura (Int) 1:12.23; 5, Strohschein (L) 1:25.26. 400 freestyle relay: 1, Liberty (Briggs, Tinseth, C. Nelson, Duffner) 4:03.38.

Prep boys tennis KingCo Conference 4A Sept. 22 Matches ISSAQUAH 4, REDMOND 3 Singles: Jeff Jou (Red) d. Evan Cheung 6-2, 6-2; Dhru Balakrishnah (Red) d. Andre Kim 6-2, 6-3; Richard Bennett (Iss) d. Kevin Wong 6-1, 6-3; David Park (Iss) d.

Paul Dewater 6-1, 7-6 (7-4).

Doubles: John Brendel-Matt Gonn (Iss) d. Austin Smith-Riley Wood 4-6, 6-3, 6-3; Noah Klimishch-Nolan Miller (Red) d. Jeff Weng-Andrew Okada 3-6, 6-2, 6-2; Ken Kida-Daniel Park (Iss) d. Bryan Owen-Diasuke Tsukamo 6-3, 6-2.

ROOSEVELT 5, EASTLAKE 2 Singles: Vincente Varas (E) d. Jack Streeter 6-0, 5-7, 6-3; Mitch Loofburrow (E) d. Dustin McPhillips 7-6 (86), 6-3; Kyle Bove (Roos) d. Andrew Garland 6-1, 6-3; Ben Siegel (Roos) d. Jon Lockwood 6-0, 6-3.

Doubles: Mitchell Overton-Jack Kussick (Roos) d.

Santiago Varas-Tim Tan 6-1, 6-4; Jake Tull-Daniel Yang (Roos) d. Fez Ulargui-Chris Lockwood 6-1, 6-1; Colin

KingCo Conference 3A/2A Sept. 23 Match LAKE WASHINGTON 7, MOUNT SI 0 Singles: Arash Hafizi (LW) d. Nate Popp 6-1, 6-0; Nikola Lakic (LW) d. Jake Miller 6-1, 6-0; Satoshi Matsura (LW) d. Matthew Griffin 6-2, 6-0; Connor Ross (LW) d. Rhett Haney 6-1, 6-0.

Doubles: Fergy Lu-Jeremy Sacks (LW) d. Alex PeaseJake Rouches 6-3, 6-0; Grant Gleffe-Ryan Lustgarten (LW) d. Ashar Khandekar-Josh Hamann 6-1, 6-2; Tristan Jimenez-Connor Stumf (LW) d. Clint Christen-Van Magnan 6-2, 6-0.

Sept. 22 Match INTERLAKE 7, LIBERTY 0 Singles: Luat Le (I) d. Michael Payant 6-0, 6-0; Connor Garrett (I) d. Brendan Yan 6-0, 6-0; Joe Motto (I) d. Blake Reeve 6-0, 6-0; Tai Phan (I) d. Brock Mullens 6-1, 6-1.

Doubles: Kevin Liu-Billy Hao (I) d. Justice CanleyTyler Le 6-2, 6-0; Eric Radoi-Tu Pham (I) d. Robert Cunningham-Jacob Lindstrom 6-0, 6-0; Nick Brockmeyer-Patrick Whalan (I) d. Matthew Cao-Brian Linnenkamp 6-1, 6-1.

Sept. 20 Match JUANITA 6, LIBERTY 1 Singles: Bill Norita (J) d. Michael Payant 6-2, 6-0; Austin Chen (J) d. Brandon Yan 6-0, 6-0; Devin Chambers (J) d. Blake Reeve 6-2, 6-2; Justice Canley (L) d. Luke White 6-1, 6-1.

Doubles: Alex Wallin-Ethan Ludlam (J) d. Brock Mullens-Tyler Le 6-3, 6-0; Jordan Soleman-Danny Babu (J) d. Jacob Lindstrom-Robert Cunningham 6-1, 6-4; Sam Schuabacher-Paul Reed (J) d. Stan Hu-Matthew Cao 6-1, 6-1.

Youth cross country ISSAQUAH GLIDERS MILE Sept. 24 at Tibbetts Park BOYS 9-10 mile 1, Harrison Fitch (Rain City Flyers) 6:44; 2, Evan Brees (Snohomish TC) 6:48; 3, Reobon Luthra (Cascade Striders) 6:49; 4, Ben Tobin (CS) 6:59; 5, Cooper Laird (CS) 6:59; 6, Lewis McGehee (RC) 7:16; 7, Gannon Forsberg (CS) 7:31; 8, Peter Woodward (Issaquah Gliders) 7:54. Other Gliders: 11, Gus Trimble 8:43; 12, Carson Glazer 8:48; 13, Asher Tungsvik 8:52; 14, Wes Varley 9:06; 15, Prashant Shankaran 9:29; 16, Brad Smit 10:17; 17, Kiyan Dhandina 11:30; 18, Armon Jiwa 12:19.

11-12 mile 1, Alex Whalen (Rain City Flyers) 5:14; 2, Gabriel Fendel (Cascade Striders) 5:56; 3, Owen Whalen (RC) 6:02; 4, Zach Flake (Federal Way TC) 6:04; 5, Morgan Risch (FW) 6:07; 6, Mykel Fisher (FW) 6:08; 7, Bona Mohammed (High Voltage) 6:08; 8, Chris Bianchine (Snohomish TC) 6:10; 14, Duncan Woodward (Issaquah Gliders) 6:37; 20, Erin Senanayake (IG) 6:50.

13-14 mile 1, Thomas Glounder (Cascade Striders) 6:05; 2, Brendan Glounder (CS) 6:06; 3, Alec Woodruff (RW) 6:20; 4, Andrew Cooper (CS) 6:21; 5, Thomas Lindgren (Snohomish TC) 6:30; 6, Will Warren (CS) 6:43; 7, Ben Garrett (Federal Way TC) 7:07.

Open mile 1, Michael Hughes (Issaquah Gliders) 5:41; 2, Tate London (Cascade Striders) 7:02; 3, Scott Dailidanas (CS) 7:30.

GIRLS 11-12 mile 1, Meissa Neumann (High Voltage) 6:36; 2, Jillian Ory (unattached) 6:42; 3, Ellie London (Cascade Striders) 6:44; 4, Marley Mcvay (Issaquah Gliders) 6:49; 5, Yasmine Luthka (CS) 6:54; 6, Alix Pletcher (IG) 7:04; 7, Callie Mejia (IG) 7:11; 8, Haley Lepkowski (unattached) 7:22; 11, Erin Pletcher (IG) 7:29.

13-14 mile 1, Paloma Farkas (Rain City Flyers) 6:47; 2, Elinor Jones (RC) 6:49; 3, Emily Donnel (Cascade Striders) 6:54; 4, Kyra Varney (RC) 7:02; 5, Addie Mejia (Issaquah Gliders) 7:10; 6, Haley Barthel (CS) 7:13; 7, Leslie Love (unattached) 7:21; 8, Nadia Medvinsky (CS) 7:22; 9, Claudia Woodward (IG) 7:31; 11, Anna Adcox (IG) 8:31.

Junior football Greater Eastside Association Sept. 24 Games ROOKIES DIVISION Bothell White 47, Issaquah Purple 27 Skyline Black 19, Lake Washington 0 Skyline White 12, Wolverines blue 0 Wolverines White 13, Skyline Green 12 Five Star-Liberty 26, Woodinville Green 6 Eastlake Red 15, Mount Si Grey 0 Bothell Black 26, Mount si Red 20 Wolverines Gold 12, Mount Si White 6 Bothell Blue 24, Eastlake Black 0 CUBS DIVISION Issaquah Purple 28, Bothell White 25 Bellevue Bears 7, Issaquah White 6 Skyline Black 21, Lake Washington White 0 Skyline Green 7, Wolverines White 7 Mount Si White 21, Skyline White 0 Mount Si Red 31, Eastlake Red 0 Mercer Island Maroon 42, Eastlake White 12 Wolverines Blue 12, Eastlake Black 0 Newport Red 33, Five Star-Liberty 13 SOPHOMORES DIVISION Eastlake Black 20, Issaquah White 0 Five Star Blue 37, Issaquah Gold 8 Five Star Gold 26, Newport Red 0 Skyline Green 32, Bothell White 28 Wolverines Blue 29 Skyline White 7 Lake Washington White 12, Skyline Black 0 Mount Si Grey 40, Inglemoor Black 12 Mount Si White 29, Five Star White 7 Eastlake Red 32, Mount Si Red 19 Eastlake White 31, Lake Washington Purple 0 JUNIOR VARSITY DIVISION Issaquah Gold 50, Redmond 18 Bothell White 22, Skyline Green 0 Skyline White 51, Bothell Blue 31 Skyline Black 13, Lake Washington White 6 Woodinville Black 33, Eastlake Black 24 Eastlake Red 22, Mount Si 20 Wolverines Gold 30, Five Star 0 VARSITY DIVISION Wolverines 52, Eastlake 29 Juanita 32, Five Star-Hazen 0 Skyline Green 16, Inglemoor 8 Five Star-Liberty 38, Issaquah 34 Lake Washington 28, Mount Si 20 Skyline White 16, Mercer Island 8

Triathlon Kirkland Triathlon Top female finishers: 3, Ami Turi (Issaquah) 1:18:22.

Local overall finishers: 13, Stephen Bennett (Issaquah) 1:14:04; 26, Ami Turi (Issaquah) 1:18:22; 35, Gustavo Basualdo (Sammamish) 1:20:10; 45, Andrew Morlidge (Sammamish) 1:21:56; 75, Edward Bullock (Issaquah) 1:27:48; 91, Olen Hunter (Sammamish) 1:30:00; 101, Doug Dyer (Newcastle) 1:30:49; 114, Blake Cahill (Sammamish) 1:31:56; 123, Joshua Roberts (Issaquah) 1:32:42; 131, Coby Rudolph (Issaquah) 1:33:37; 147, Kris Allan (Newcastle) 1:36:04; 168, Fabrice Muratore (Sammamish) 1:38:21; 181, Kingsley Wood (Sammamish) 1:40:01; 197, Paul Slater (Issaquah) 1:41:56; 205, Rene Hediger (Sammamish) 1:43:00.

Prep girls golf Metro League Sept. 19 Match HOLY NAMES 74 points, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 30 At West Seattle GC, par 36 Medalist: McKenna Boit (EC) 23 points.

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Salmon Days geoteaming treasure hunt is a success About 150 people enjoyed two fun-filled hours roaming the streets of Issaquah with their families, friends and co-workers in search of treasures during the Salmon Days high-tech geoteaming scavenger hunt.

Participants navigated Issaquah using a hand-held GPS unit, map and clue sheet to locate cache sites. Each cache site had a point value to accumulate a team score.

Some very competitive teams even ran the entire course.

The two sessions included lunch provided by the host Issaquah Brewhouse. The event

and lunch were provided free thanks to the generous spawnsorship of Issaquah Brewhouse, Discovery Heights Apartments and Kitchen Plus, Bellevue. There were a couple of extra bonus sites with Extreme Pizza and Earth Pet giving out additional incentives.

All had a good time and the teams made the cache sites in record time.

Join in again next year on the Salmon Days Sporting Weekend, always the weekend before the festival, for some free fun and new sporting challenges.

No geoteaming will be on

Swimming: Highlanders take the win at meet

High School.

To make improvements individually and as a team will help the Highlanders’ momentum as they look toward future meets in the season, he said.

“This really brought us up to our game,” Wertman said. “We came within three points … against Kentridge and didn’t win, so to come to the same juncture and prevail, feels like growth.”

Hazen senior Sarah McCormick took first place with a score of 200.7 in the 1-meter diving event.

“To break 200 was my goal,” she said. “It was awesome because I didn’t feel like I did very well, but I was able to do a personal best there.”

Kayla Dicco, a sophomore, scored 157.85 for second place in the diving event, while Stacy Stenslie, a junior, took third with a score of 128.1.

Elise Tinseth, one of four team captains for Liberty, took first in the 200-yard freestyle event and first in the 100-yard breaststroke, with times of 2:03.63 and 1:12.27, respectively.

“So far, we’ve had a lot more KingCo and district qualifying times,” she said. “Sometimes, we feel a little bit like the underdogs at district meets because we’ll usually have just a relay there, or four girls, but this year I think we’ll have more doing well.

That’s really exciting for us as a team.”

Tinseth also took first place with Cecilia Nelson, Caitlin Duffner and Mackenna Briggs in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a final time of 2:03.63.

Briggs racked up five state qualifying times in her first three meets of the season.

Liberty junior Katie Nelson grabbed her first-ever first-place finish in a high school event with a 6:19.79 time in the 500-yard free; she took third place in the IM. “She dropped 18 seconds in the 500 free, which is a huge drop in swimming,” Daughters said. “It was just really nice to see her excel.”

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BY GREG FARRAR

Hall of famer Mkristo Bruce (middle), with wife Evelyn, daughter Grace, 2, and son Mkristo, 6, accepts the thunderous applause of Liberty High School football fans Sept. 16 while being inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Bruce, a 2002 graduate, earned eight letters at Liberty for football, basketball and track, and was a four-year letterman at Washington State University. As a WSU senior, he was a First-team AllPac-10 selection. Bruce had a professional football career with the Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Arizona Rattlers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Florida Tuskers.

pool Liberty practices in is 10 feet deep, while Hazen’s is only 8 feet deep.

“I thought we’d be further behind them because I knew we wouldn’t be bringing our divers, so the fact that we were tied going into the last relay was awesome,” she said. “It made it a good meet, and it was good to have my fast kids to have that pressure on them.”

Hazen coach Rick Wertman said the team experienced another close meet and lost earlier in the week against Kentridge

BY PAULINE MIDDLEHURST

Participants in the annual Salmon Days geoteaming hunt Sept. 24 take a break from scavenging to eat outside the Issaquah Brewhouse.

Oct. 1-2, Salmon Days weekend.

Learn more about this year’s Salmon Days at www.salmon-

Liberty girls soccer keeps rolling The Liberty High School girls soccer team won two games last week to maintain a share of the KingCo Conference 3A/2A lead.

Kailiana Johnson and Kiana Hafferty each scored two goals Sept. 20 as Liberty blasted visiting Sammamish, 6-0.

Kali Youngdahl also had a goal and two assists for Liberty.

Liberty goalkeeper Macaire Ament recorded the shutout.

Hafferty's goal at the 37th minute Sept. 22 proved to be the difference as Liberty edged host Lake Washington, 2-1.

Cassidy Nangle put Liberty ahead 1-0 on a goal at the eighth minute. Lake Washington tied the score at the 27th minute on a goal by Emily Bunnell.

Liberty improved its league record to 4-0 with the victory and remained in a tie with Interlake for first place.

The Patriots have won five straight games since losing their season opener to Skyline, 1-0, in a nonleague contest.

Issaquah, Skyline win soccer league opener The Skyline and Issaquah high school girls soccer teams each won their KingCo Conference 4A openers Sept. 20 with shutouts.

Skyline, 5-0-1 overall, nipped host Newport, 1-0. Sydne Tingey, assisted by Brooke Bofto, scored Skyline's goal at the 43rd minute.

Audrey Thomas and Lyrik Fryer each had a goal and an assist as they led Issaquah to a 4-0 victory against visiting Inglemoor. Jocelyn Eng and Annie

Tennis FROM PAGE BB4

“He just gets every shot back,” Cheung said after the quick match.

Varas improved his personal record to 5-0 on the season but said it will be tough to go undefeated again in 2011. Ultimately, he was happy with his powerful, accurate forehand work against Cheung.

“I have a lot of confidence with it,” Varas said. “It’s my go-to shot.”

In the No. 2 singles spot, Eastlake’s Mitch Loofburrow defeated Issaquah’s Andrew Kim, 6-0, 6-1.

And Eastlake’s Andrew Garland, the No. 3 singles player, beat Issaquah’s Richard Bennett, 2-6, 63, 7-6 (7-4), in what was one of the longer matches of the day.

After going up one set and narrowly losing a second-set tiebreaker, Eastlake’s No. 4, Jon Lockwood, lost to Issaquah’s David Park, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2.

In doubles competition, John Brendel and Matt Gonn, of Issaquah, beat Santiago Varas and Tim Tan, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. The Ea-

Football FROM PAGE B4

mone deflected an Issaquah punt and gave Skyline the ball at the Eagles’ 33-yard line. That resulted in a touchdown just 14 seconds later after Browne aired one out to wide receiver Trevor Barney to make it 31-14. Barney finished with two touchdown receptions.

The performance seemed to clear up some worries for Skyline players and coaches.

“We just gotta erase everything from the last three weeks,” Skyline head coach Mat Taylor said.

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Hoffman also scored goals for the Eagles. Goalkeeper Ashley Batistich recorded the shutout.

On Sept. 22, the Eagles and Roosevelt battled to a 2-2 draw.

Delany Foreman and Annie Hoffman scored Issaquah’s goals.

Liberty cross country teams still unbeaten The Liberty High School boys and girls cross country teams remained unbeaten Sept. 21 after both won their KingCo Conference 3A/2A meet at St. Edwards State Park.

The Liberty boys had 26 points to beat out Mercer Island, which was second with 44, and Lake Washington, which was third with 46. Tyler Westenbroek was Liberty's top runner, placing second in 17 minutes, 30 seconds on the 5,000-meter course. Nick Knoblich, Aaron Bowe and Hiron Redmon went four, five and six, respectively, for Liberty.

In the girls race, Liberty placed eight runners in the top 10 places to easily beat Mercer Island and Lake Washington. The Patriots had 19 points with Mercer Island second with 48 and Lake Washington third with 76.

Liberty's Amy Broska was first in 21 minutes. Megan Chucka, Sarah Bliesner, Allie Wood, Rachel Shaw, Megan Larson and Michaela Chucka, went three, four, five, six, seven and eight for Liberty. Aimee Christensen also took 10th place for the Patriots.

Both Liberty teams are 4-0.

gles’ Jeff Weng and Andrew Okada defeated Eastlake’s Fez Ulargui and Chris Lockwood, 6-3, 7-5. Issaquah’s Ken Kida and Daniel Park beat Eastlake’s Ryan Holmdahl and Evan Green, 7-5, 6-3.

Eagles edge Redmond Issaquah won two key doubles matches Sept. 22 en route to a 4-3 victory against Redmond.

Brendel and Gonn teamed to win the No. 1 doubles with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory against Austin Smith and Riley Wood. Kida and Daniel Park won the No. 3 doubles with a 6-3, 6-2, victory against Bryan Owen and Diasuke Tsukamo. Bennett took the No. 3 singles with a 6-1, 6-3 victory against Kevin Wong. David Park won the No. 4 singles by beating Paul Dewater, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4).

Skyline lost to Newport, 6-1, Sept. 20. Manji won the No. 1 singles by beating Ryan Cheung, 6-2, 6-4.

Liberty lost to Juanita, 6-1, Sept.

20. Justice Canley won the No. 4 singles for Liberty by beating Luke White, 6-1, 6-1.

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offense, Issaquah went three-andout twice and turned the ball over three times, first to Skyline’s Adan Lopez and then to Brandon Crandall. In the fourth, the Eagles strung together a promising drive, but fumbled to Skyline on a pass play with just more than 2 minutes left.

Browne finished the game 30for-42 for 361 yards passing, with one interception. Kalin completed 16 of 29 attempts for 189 yards.

“We just came out flat in the second half,” said Jake Bakamus, who caught seven passes from Kalin for 72 yards. “They made adjustments. We didn’t capitalize.”

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Classes debut at new Issaquah High School

Construction has started at Liberty High School

Skyline High School unveils new policies

Eastside Catholic High School offers new clubs

It is the beginning of another year at Issaquah High School, and the school’s construction is almost complete. The old building has been entirely Jacob Brunette torn down, and Issaquah High the new school is completely School functional at last.

With the new building comes a set of new classes, as well as the return of a few old ones.

The band director, Patrick Holen, is teaching “Movies and Music,” a class based on learning about and discussing the role and use of music in film.

In the new industrial arts wing will be a ceramics class, taught by Karin Walen, a course that has been absent for a few years due to the lack of a kiln. Drama, taught by Marty Kelly Peterson, will be taking advantage of the new theater, the first Issaquah High has had. For the first time this year, drama and ceramics will be offering a second level of the course.

There are new classes outside of the industrial arts wing as well. Issaquah added an intro to engineering class last year, taught by Kevin Houghton. He will now also teach “Engineering Robotics,” a class where students learn to build simple robots to complete a variety of tasks. Houghton will also teach the new “Intro to Computer Science” class as an alternative to the harder Advanced Placement computer science.

Finally, Jeremy Ritzer is teaching “Law and Society,” after a break of a couple of years. The course focuses on the effect various laws have on the life of an average citizen.

While varied, these classes provide just a snapshot of the new life at IHS.

Upon returning to school this fall, the students at Liberty High School have faced a variety of new, and occasionally inconvenient, Veronica Austin changes and Liberty High challenges related to the onSchool going construction that will take place all school year.

The most noticeable of these is the enormous, fenced-off area that planted itself in the center of the parking lot during the summer break.

This area is to become the new Performing Arts Complex, for which groundbreaking is to be scheduled soon. The complex will include a new auditorium and new dressing rooms, as well as rooms for the band, orchestra and video production classes.

That part of the construction (phase 1) should be finished by the beginning of the 20122013 school year. The rest of the remodel, including new classrooms, new science labs and a variety of other new updates, should finish by late 2013.

For now, at least, the school remains whole, as nothing has yet been torn down, a blessing for the Liberty Patriot Players and the whole drama program, which feared it would have to find a new home for 2011-2012. In the original plans, the current auditorium would be torn down, but the administrators changed their minds before that happened.

The completion of the new construction will ensure that Liberty has facilities that are as equally equipped as the other Issaquah School District schools, and will be able to best serve students with a more modern campus.

While a few schools in the area are under construction, Skyline High School wrapped up all of its renovations in the beginning of Olivia Spokoiny last year.

Very few Skyline High changes have School been made to classes, programs, clubs and sports this year, with the exception of several new teachers and sports coaches. But Skyline students are far more concerned with policy changes that have gone into effect this year.

Students have enjoyed a few years of a dress code that was not strict, nor was it really enforced. Most of the newly enforced rules are those of common sense, something along the lines of “nobody wants to see your underwear or parts of your body that probably should be covered at school.”

However, there is one rule that has resulted in a large group of angry teenage girls. We are not allowed to wear yoga pants unless our shirts cover our behinds. Many girls are asked to change their clothes for being too inappropriate or distracting each day, and you would be surprised how it can entirely ruin their day. I have seen it happen.

It is new, because, frankly, we got too used to wearing practically whatever we wanted.

Another policy change involves the Homecoming dance, scheduled to take place next month. After a “back-to-school” dance last month, the administration was forced to reconsider the year’s dances. This was due to the fact that there were too many “freak dancing” incidents.

As of now, Homecoming will happen as long as we sign agreements, when we buy our tickets, to promise we won’t dirty dance.

With less than a month of school completed, Eastside Catholic High School is already starting off the year strong.

With one of Katie Sutherland the largest freshman Eastside Catholic classes and High School most spirited student bodies yet, Eastside has decided to offer several new classes and clubs to students, and has revamped some of the school’s traditional activities.

One of the biggest expansions was in Eastside’s Fine Arts department. This year, students can express their creativity in a variety of exciting, new classes, such as “Glass Fusing” and “Advanced Ceramics.”

In addition to having new classes, Eastside celebrates the inaugural year of the extracurricular program for artistic students, Art After Hours. Artistic students are able to learn skills, such as watercolor and mural painting, from renowned local artists.

“I love learning from real artists, and it’s fun to see all the beautiful artwork that we create together hanging in the school,” senior participant Jillian Nichols said.

For those more interested in community service, Eastside is offering a brand new program called the Interact Club. It’s a high school branch of the local Rotary Club, and offers students a chance to gain leadership experience through outreach programs and community service activities.

Another great leadership opportunity is through Eastside’s DECA program. Only in its third year, DECA already has nearly 50 students. The DECA program’s proudest accomplishment this year is its newly renovated student store.

Energy drinks are popular, but aren’t so good for you Said to be the leading cause of lung cancer, various cardiovascular diseases, lowered bone density and reproductive risks, and referred to as “the devil’s Kim Bussing fart” by author Issaquah High Ben Johnson, it School is hard to imagine that anyone would willingly pick up a cigarette.

Yet even as smoking has become the poster child for a legaldrug-gone-wrong, few people have qualms about consuming a substance known to cause liver damage, kidney failure, seizures, hypertension, psychotic conditions, heart failure and death. Because, after all, there’s nothing wrong with grabbing an energy drink if there’s no time for morn-

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O PINION ing coffee, or while studying for finals, right?

There are many claims that energy drinks are infused with vitamins and possess numerous health benefits — well, as healthy as a drink that contains 4,000 percent of the daily-recommended amount of B12 vitamins and surpasses the FDA approved amount of caffeine in a beverage can be, at least.

Energy drinks have migrated their way into daily life, expanding into not just a resource for students, but a fixture in households and in the diets of children 12 and older, despite instructions more extensive than those on some over-the-counter medications. They are a popular go-to caffeine source for athletes, despite that France enacted a ban

H OW T O

MAKE A GREAT ENERGY DRINK In modern society people now require themselves to intake something digestible in order to "wake up" or "keep up" with their lives.

However, these "digestible materials" have myriad cons, which is the reason why I am here to provide you with a how-to-keep-upwith-your-life-healthily column. *WARNING* My recommendations do not guarantee a boost of being healthy.

against Red Bull after a young man died after downing one of the cans during exercise.

Other countries have experienced energy-drink related deaths, owing to the excess amount of caffeine; less than 50 percent of caffeine-related fatalities occur in youths — the market energy drinks target. Death is one of the more extreme consequences of frequent consumption, but that does not negate the seriousness of other permanent physical ailments.

More research is beginning to investigate the physiological effects of these drinks; the combination of some of the main ingredients — 5-hydroxytryptophan, vinpocetine, yohimbine and ginseng — have been said to have potentially harmful effects when combined with each other or with caffeine.

Recently though, studies have shown that frequent exposure to the beverages can lead to a “jolt-

and-crash” cycle that accustoms the body to a dangerous habit of the buzz from the drink and the resulting sugar and caffeine crash.

However, for energy junkies or students who can’t survive on minimal hours of sleep without something extra to keep them going, healthy — or at least, not as toxic — options exist.

Apples contain no caffeine, but the presence of fibers allow fructose — a simple sugar in fruits and honey — to dissipate slowly in the body and can allow for a minor pick-me-up in the morning. Black, oolong and green tea provide alternatives to a traditional cup of coffee, while sports drinks can provide a quick boost throughout the day.

Try adding fresh-squeezed lemon juice and sea salt to plain water — it will deliver the same electrolytes and alertness of Gatorade without the sugar.

The other day I was at a gas station and they had these "herbal/ginseng" energy booster packets. They claimed to be "natural" and "healthy" but they were quite Iman Baghai sketch, in my opinion — try at Issaquah High one's own risk.

School Smoothies — Probably the best thing you can do is make a smoothie of fruits and vegetables.

You can mix up the smoothie to your liking — you can throw in carrots, apples, pineapples, straw-

berries — the possibilities are endless. But a combination of fruits and vegetables would provide the best results and no added sugar. I would also throw in a vitamin C supplement for a little bit of a boost.

Ginseng — You can find a lot of different teas' that have ginseng in them. Ginseng will give you a bit of a natural energy boost. Tea is not my favorite thing to drink, but you can find a lot of ginsengbased teas that are also low calorie and sugar free.

Exercise — Although it is not a drink, exercise gives your body a natural high that will keep you going for a while. It's a lot better to get those good endorphins going instead of slouching around all day.

“I, personally, think energy drinks are a crappy excuse for coffee that’s trying way too hard.”

Michael Abraham, junior “Personally, I love energy drinks; they taste really good. Energy drinks are fun and help to give you a second wind when you're tired.”

Alia Pappas junior

Issaquah High School “I think they’re bad for you, but they could help you stay awake long enough for school to end.”

Brandon Lundborg freshman

“Once in a while they’re OK, but in general they should be avoided. Coffee is a better alternative.”

Kaileen Dougherty senior

Liberty High School

“Energy drinks are stupid. Drink tea instead.”

Fiona Kine senior

“People have the freedom to drink what they want!”

George Suddcock junior

Skyline High School “I drink energy drinks when I need to stay awake.

Otherwise, I don’t drink them.”

Alan Guo junior “Monsters and Red Bull are the reason I stand here today having survived high school and all the all-nighters that come with it.”

Olga Rublinetska senior Compiled by Shreya Tewari (ECHS), Kim Bussing (IHS), Lauren Bruns (LHS) and Lee Xie (SHS)

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KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM, Preston, Washington: Library Pages – Pool, up to PT 15hrs. Job # 2011-168 Materials Distribution Services (MDS) Dept., unpack, sort, pack items for branch shipments accurately & expeditiously. $10.663/hr + prorated vacation & sick leave. REQ: Some knowledge of computer functions, some work exp in highvolume production environment such as warehousing, shipping/receiving.

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Applicant Pool will close October 21, 2011. To be considered for the Pool you must fill out an Application & Supplemental. More details available at www.kcls.org/employment or any KCLS library. Our MDS Department is located in Preston, WA.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 6TH MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS 2-PARTY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

CITY OF ISSAQUAH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Talus Parcel 13

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The City of Issaquah is holding a surplus sale to make available to the public surplus items for purchase. The sale will take place Friday, October 7, 2011 at Tibbetts Creek Manor Barn, 750 17th Ave NW, between 9:00am-2:00pm. These items are offered on an “As Is” basis and all sales are final.

Inspections of items are encouraged.

A revision to the final plat of Talus Parcel 13 will go before the Hearing Examiner on Thursday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers located at 135 E. Sunset Way. The revision is to condition 3 of the final plat which requires 5818 sq ft retail/office space shell be complete prior to occupancy of the 55th residential unit. The proposed revision is to allow occupancy to occur by either 1) entire shell space is complete or 2) lots 83/84 are conveyed to City for purpose to fulfill the non-residential component of this project.

Notice is hereby given that the Issaquah City Council will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting of Monday, October 3, 2011 to consider amendments to the Issaquah Highlands Two-Party Development Agreement. The Council Meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers located at 135 East Sunset Way.

Published in The Issaquah Press on 9/21/11 & 9/28/11

The proposed amendments would allow for a fueling station to be located in the Issaquah Highlands, addresses environmental protection standards and design expectations related to the construction of the fueling station and clarifies various regulations relating to the proposed fueling station

02-2245 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ISSAQUAH NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED BY ISSAQUAH CITY COUNCIL Following is a summary of the ordinance passed by the Issaquah City Council on September 19, 2011, to be published in the Issaquah Press on September 28, 2011, effective date of January 1, 2012.

Anyone interested may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against, or provide comments, regarding the proposed amendments.

For more information, please contact Gaila Gutierrez, Major Development Review Team (MDRT) at 1775 12th Ave NW, Issaquah; 425-837-3414 or gailag@ci.issaquah.wa.us.

Anyone interested may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against, or provide comments, regarding the proposed amendments.

ORDINANCE NO. 2623 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, AMENDING IMC SECTION 3.63.100(A) TO MODIFY THE SCHOOL IMPACT FEES FOR SINGLEFAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL `STRUCTURES AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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County Council confirms law Prosecutors crack down on ATM skimming Issaquah man is suspect enforcement oversight chief in skimming case County Council members appointed a former Los Angeles police investigator as King County’s inaugural law enforcement oversight chief Sept. 26.

In a unanimous decision, the council confirmed Charles Gaither as director of the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight, a county agency established to monitor the King County Sheriff’s Office’s complaint and investigation process.

“Today’s appointment of Mr. Gaither is a major milestone toward realizing the important reform of implementing civilian oversight of the sheriff’s office,” Councilman Bob Ferguson — Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee chairman and sponsor of the appointment — said in a statement. “Mr. Gaither’s extensive experience will be invaluable to increasing transparency in the complaint process and further

building public trust between law enforcement and the community.”

Ferguson and Councilwoman Julia Patterson led the effort to create the office. The independent agency is responsible for receiving complaints related to possible officer misconduct, monitoring the sheriff’s office internal investigations unit and more.

County Executive Dow Constantine appointed Gaither to the post in July, after a nationwide search. The position required council confirmation.

Gaither, a former Seattle resident and Seattle University School of Law alumnus, served as a special investigator for the Los Angeles Police Commission. In the role, he reviewed investigations involving officer-involved shootings, in-custody deaths and lawenforcement-related injuries.

“I wish to thank the King

County Council for entrusting me to head the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and for assuring accountability of county policing,” he said in a statement.

“As countless members of the community, the council and the sheriff’s office have labored for the formation of this office, I will work diligently to assure the public’s trust of law enforcement operations in King County.”

Sheriff Sue Rahr said the appointment completes a key recommendation of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sheriff’s Office Accountability. The report, released in 2006, called for independent oversight of the sheriff’s office and reforms to the department’s culture.

“I am pleased that we have a great partner going forward in continuing to build trust, respect and open collaboration with the public we serve,” she said.

County approves permits to add cell tower equipment

Development and Environmental Services to add three antennae, six remote radio heads and a surge protector to the cabinet on each tower.

The county permitting agency is handling the application for the Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club site because the shooting range is a county island surrounded by Issaquah and is near Issaquah High School.

purchasing a ticket.

Funding for the Veterans Innovations Program to aid service members returning from Afghanistan and Iraq comes from The Hometown Heroes Raffle.

Proceeds from ticket sales benefit service members and military families.

Tickets for The Hometown Heroes Raffle can be purchased at more than 3,900 lottery retailers statewide for $10. Tickets remain sale through Nov. 10, and the drawing is scheduled for Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Participants can also go to www.facebook.com/walottery to share reasons why they support the cause.

King County approved permits Sept. 21 for AT&T to add antennae and equipment to Issaquaharea cell towers.

The county issued building permits for the telecommunications giants to modify the existing cell towers near the Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club, 23600 S.E. Evans St., and at 18011 S.E. Renton-Issaquah Road, less than a half-mile southwest of the intersection of the street and Southeast May Valley Road.

AT&T applied to the King County Department of

Washington’s Lottery offers tickets to benefit veterans Through a partnership between the state Department of Veterans Affairs and Washington’s Lottery, lotto players can help veterans by

HOME SERVICES Washington State Construction Contractor law requires that all advertisers for construction related services include the contractor registration number.

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Federal authorities urged consumers to remain vigilant for devices attached to ATMs for skimming — using high-tech equipment to steal bank account information.

Thieves install high-tech devices on ATMs to collect account information and personal-information numbers from consumers. The setup usually includes a tiny camera aimed at the ATM keypad to record consumers’ entries and a storage device to record the numbers from thousands of cards.

The top federal prosecutor in Western Washington, U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan, said skimming is on the rise in the region. Thieves even used skimming devices to steal money from Durkan’s bank account recently.

Throughout September, the office’s Electronic Crimes Task Force arrested several people in Washington for using skimming devices to drain bank accounts and wrack up credit card charges. The suspects caught in the sweep included a 34-year-old Issaquah man arrested in Eastern Washington.

The task force, led by the U.S. Secret Service, has made skimming arrests a priority in the past 18 months.

“The suspects arrested over the last few weeks account for more than $1 million in losses to banks and consumers,” Durkan said in a statement issued Sept. 19. “We believe that with this most recent arrest, we have located and dismantled the nerve center of one of the most prolific rings, which used illegal immigrants from Romania to commit the frauds.”

(Durkan also leads the Justice Department’s cybercrime and intellectual property enforcement working group.)

Throughout the skimming crackdown, investigators seized forms for making card skimmers, fake faceplates for ATM machines, gift cards and electronic equipment for encoding stolen account data onto the cards.

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Robert Kierstead, of the Seattle office of the Secret Service, holds a couple of types of bank-card readers that thieves install on ATMs to steal information from the cards, enabling later ‘skimming’ of the accounts.

Durkan also announced the arrests of Kirkland residents Ismail Sali and Eugen Tirca for possible skimming activity. Tirca is a Romanian citizen in the United States illegally.

Investigators found documents at the suspects’ Kirkland residence tying Sali to people arrested and prosecuted in the past for skimming. If convicted, Sali and Tirca faced up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The arrests came less than a month after authorities arrested Issaquah resident Mihai Elekes in Pasco. Prosecutors said he placed a device on a Chase Bank ATM in late August to read customers’ debit and credit card numbers.

Elekes is due in federal court in Seattle for arraignment Sept. 29.

Investigators said Elekes and a 55-year-old Renton man, Ionut Buzbuchi, skimmed account information in Washington, Idaho and Arizona. If convicted, the men could face up to 30 years in prison.

The men targeted ATMs at BECU, First Tech Federal and Watermark credit unions, as well as Chase Bank branches, prosecutors said. Investigators said the men sometimes installed the skimmer on the access door to the lobby housing the ATM. Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

WHAT TO KNOW Consumers can follow tips from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Seattle and the U.S. Secret Service to avoid skimming scams: If the access door to a lobby ATM is broken, do not use the ATM; go somewhere else.

If a bank or another facility includes more than one ATM — and a sign has been placed on one of the units saying it is out of service — go somewhere else. The sign could be directing traffic to the machine equipped with skimming devices.

Check the machine before putting a card in. Is the card slot securely in the machine? Has anything been installed around the edges of the machine to possibly conceal a camera? Is glue or a sticky substance around the keypad or card slot?

Always attempt to cover your hand when you enter your PIN, so if a camera is installed, the numbers cannot be captured.

Watch your account activity and report any unauthorized credit or debit charges to your bank immediately.

Eastside Fire & Rescue proposes 2.6 percent budget increase

By Ari Cetron Issaquah Press reporter Wage and health insurance costs are the prime drivers of a proposed 2.6 percent increase in Eastside Fire & Rescue’s proposed 2012 budget. Some board members, however, said they wonder if parts of the projected budget may be off.

EFR’s board got its first look at the $21.5 million spending plan Sept. 19. The budget is about $546,000 more than last year.

The lion’s share is a 2 percent increase in salaries, which will translate into about $435,000.

Benefit costs, including a 6 percent increase in medical costs, will mean about a $130,000 increase in that spending category.

Some of the extra costs, however, are offset by a reduction in communications fees, said Scott Faires, budget finance analyst for EFR. EFR Director Tom Odell (Sammamish) questioned the assumptions surrounding ambulance services and fees. EFR collects a fee for transporting patients to the hospital via ambulance, and just instituted an additional

County to host budget forum at Pacific Cascade Middle School

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Citizens can offer input on King County’s 2012 budget next month at a local forum.

County Councilwoman Julia Patterson, leader of the council’s Budget Leadership Team, announced Pacific Cascade Middle School and other sites as locations for budget discussions. The budget team is seeking input on County Executive Dow Constantine’s proposed 2012 budget.

Issaquah’s representative, Councilwoman Kathy Lambert, and Councilwoman Jane Hague and Councilman Joe McDermott also serve on the budget team.

“These public hearings are an opportunity for the residents of King County to make their voices heard on the issues that matter most to them,” Patterson said in a statement.

The budget team is scheduled to collect input from citizens at a series of meetings: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 — Pacific

EFR COSTS Jurisdiction North Bend District 10 Issaquah Sammamish District 38

Cost $808,000 $7.3 million $5 million $5.9 million $1.4 million

mileage fee based on how far they transport patients. The fees are largely borne by insurance providers, and EFR does not deny people transport if they are unable to pay.

Odell noted that new hospital Swedish/Issaquah will likely change ambulance usage for much of the EFR coverage area. Since many injured and sick people will no longer be taken to Overlake, it will mean fewer miles traveled. It will also change the availability of ambulance services, since the shorter trip means they will be able to return to service more quickly.

Odell suggested that the board should look more closely at the budget’s revenue forecasts in the

Cascade Middle School, 24635 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 — Maleng Regional Justice Center, Courtroom 3F, 401 Fourth Ave. N., Kent 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 — King County Courthouse, County Council Chambers, 10th Floor, 516 Third Ave., Seattle The county plans to offer coverage of the meetings on King County TV, channel 22 on Broadstripe and Comcast.

Department of Health needs citizens to serve on boards The state Department of Health needs citizens to serve on healthrelated boards, commissions and committees.

The agency needs applicants for 24 groups, including the Board of Physical Therapy, the Athletic Training Advisory Committee, the Board of Pharmacy, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission, the Board of Massage and the Veterinary Board of Governors.

Many groups have immediate

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light of those changing circumstances.

EFR Director Don Gerend (Sammamish) also questioned the size of the EFR reserve fund. He noted that EFR’s target number is about $1.8 million, but the agency has about $2.4 million in reserve.

Some of that will likely be spent, but Gerend questioned putting more money into an already full reserve.

EFR’s Finance and Operations Committee will begins discussion of the budget next month, and the full board is expected to adopt a budget in November or December.

Ari Cetron: 392-6434, ext. 233, or samrev@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

vacancies and others need a pool of qualified candidates for future openings.

Potential appointees must be United States citizens and Washington residents. Regular meeting attendance is expected and is vital to the success of each team. The state reimburses members for certain expenses related to travel, and compensates members for time spent at meetings and other approved activities.

Find information and applications at www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/BCC.htm.

Or, call 360-236-4887 to learn more.

“This is an opportunity for citizens to have a voice in their government, and to influence the health and safety of our state,” Karen Jensen, assistant secretary for the Health Systems Quality Assurance division, said in a statement. “Gov. Chris Gregoire and Secretary Mary Selecky take great pride in appointing qualified, responsible members who reflect Washington’s diversity.”

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Village Theatre presents “Take Me America” through Oct. 23, 303 Front St. N., $22 to $62, available at the box office, 3922202 Michael Gotz, 7-10 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424 An opening reception for “RecycleART: Reduce, Reuse, Rethink!” is from 6-9 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N. The exhibit runs through Oct. 30.

Ventura Highway Revisited, 8:30-11 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550 James Howard Band, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella David Lanz Trio, featuring Gary Stroutsos on flute and Walter Gray on cello, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., $30

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Groove For Thought, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20 Ventura Highway Revisited, 7:3011:30 p.m., Vino Bella

Anna Vasilevskaya, 710 p.m., Vino Bella

Fridays in the Living Room with Gail Pettis, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20

Get your ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ tickets Ticket sales for Village Theatre’s “Annie Get Your Gun” start Sept. 28.

The classic musical is scheduled to run at the downtown Issaquah theater from Nov. 9 to Dec. 31. Tickets cost $22 to $62.

Call 392-2202 or go to www.villagetheatre.org.

Village Theatre offers half-priced student and military rush tickets 30 minutes prior to shows. The theater also offers group discounts for parties of 10 or more.

Composer Irving Berlin conceived “Annie Get Your Gun” — a fictionalized account of sharpshooter Annie Oakley — for the Broadway stage in 1946.

“Annie Get Your Gun” is a romp about the romance between Annie and Frank Butler, the heartthrob in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show.

The original production played for more than 1,100 performances, and codified the songs “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better” in the Great American Songbook. The local staging spins off of the successful 1999 Broadway revival.

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HOPES African choir performs at local church to promote aid for Uganda

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter Rescue a child. Raise a leader. Rebuild a nation.

That’s the slogan, and the hope, of Watoto, a Ugandan church and charity organization dedicated to helping that country’s struggling youth.

“You’re changing the country from the inside out” is how Watoto’s Sherry Hanson described the organization’s mission.

Hanson is the U.S. tour coordinator for the Watoto Children’s Choir. Consisting of youths served by Watoto, the choir will perform Oct. 1 at Eastridge Church in Issaquah.

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Additionally, in a bit of a coup for the church, the two founders of Watoto will be guest speakers at Eastridge’s Sunday services, at 9 and 11 a.m. Oct. 2, said Eastridge’s Heather Retzlaff.

“It’s kind of cool, we didn’t expect it,” said Retzlaff, an executive assistant at the church.

Hanson said the Rev. Gary Skinner and wife Marilyn Skinner have lived in Africa since the early 1980s and launched Watoto in 1994.

Incidentally, “choir” might be a bit of a misleading, or incomplete, name for Watoto’s goodwill ambassadors. Both Hanson and Retzlaff said the group dances and sings in a production known as “Beautiful Africa: A New Generation.”

Hanson said the program tells where the children have come from, which is often a life of poverty and disease. Every choir member has lost one or both parents.

But Hanson added that, just as importantly, the performance also tells where Watoto hopes Uganda and Africa are headed, namely a brighter future led by

the already mentioned new generation.

With a number of facilities in Uganda, Watoto encompasses a variety of efforts, aimed mostly at children. With three homes already operating and a fourth on the way in South Africa, Baby Watoto cares for infants.

Watoto has three children’s villages for those between 2 and 12 years of age.

Hanson said the children are turned over to Watoto’s care by Ugandan social services, police or family members who no longer can care for them.

The children’s villages are not set up as orphanages. Hanson said the children live with widowed mothers in individual homes. The children are sent to school, sometimes for the first time. The ultimate goal is to ready the youths for university in Uganda or elsewhere or for work in a trade. Some 2,800 children are currently in the care of Watoto.

“The system does work,” Hanson said, holding up as just one example the story of a Watoto youth who ended up earning an engineering degree and working for a major oil company in Uganda. The woman later took a leave of absence from her job to volunteer for work with Watoto.

The newest Watoto children’s village is an area of Uganda known as Gulu. The village is aimed specifically at former child soldiers, often unwilling fighters in Uganda’s ongoing military struggles.

Hanson tells stories of youths forced to kill their own family members or kill others to gain military uniforms. Female soldiers seem to especially suffer brutal discipline, with ears, noses and lips cut off as punishments, Hanson said. Reconstructive surgery is often an aim of Watoto for those women.

AIDS and HIV are continuing problems in Africa and Uganda, though Hanson said the latter is one location where the disease actually is in decline.

The government essentially adopted what had been a successful religious program aimed at reducing the spread of AIDS. Still, Watoto’s Living Hope consists of two villages housing nearly 2,000 HIVpositive women, many of them former child soldiers.

Watoto is supported by donations and sponsorships of children. Including the local performance, Watoto choir performances are free, though donations are accepted. Eastridge plans to send missionaries to Watoto in Uganda at the end of October, Retzlaff said. The group will spend two weeks in Africa.

Learn more about Watoto at www.watoto.com. Learn more about Eastridge Church at www.ecaonline.org.

King County Library System adds Kindle e-books to collection

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter King County Library System users on the hunt for a popular title, like say, “I Don’t Know How She Does It” — a comic tale about a mother balancing children and a career — no longer need to head to the brick-and-mortar library for a paper-and-ink book.

The library system started offering ebooks to Kindle e-reader users. The rollout came as Kindle maker Amazon.com started offering books for the device at libraries nationwide.

“With the increase in popularity of digital readers, at about last year’s holiday gift-giving season, we ramped up our digital collection significantly,” said Marsha Iverson, public relations specialist for the Issaquah-based library system. “We kind

of saw of it coming and got a little bit ahead of the curve, so we do have a good selection of digital downloads.”

Before the announcement Sept. 21, the library system offered books only on other e-readers, but not the popular Kindle. The library uses e-book distributor OverDrive for digital titles.

Nationwide, readers can download Kindle books at more than 11,000 local libraries.

In the local library system, Kindle users can select titles from a vast catalog — though not quite as vast as the oldfashioned catalog — for direct-to-device downloads. Once a title’s time allotted to a user expires, the e-book disappears from the Kindle.

The setup does not mean unlimited supplies of popular titles. Libraries offer a limited number of Kindle downloads per title.

(“I Don’t Know How She Does It,” for instance, accrued a waiting list late last week.)

Users do not need a Kindle or another e-reader to download the digital titles. In the case of the Kindle, readers can also download digital titles to Kindle smartphone, tablet and desktop apps.

“Starting today, millions of Kindle customers can borrow Kindle books from their local libraries,” Jay Marine, director, Amazon Kindle, said in a statement issued Sept. 21. “Libraries are a critical part of our communities and we’re excited to be making Kindle books available at more than 11,000 local libraries around the country.”

Readers can also use the Kindle and related apps to jot notes on pages and, in a sense, dog-ear pages for later reference.

“We’re even doing a little extra here — normally, making margin notes in library

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ON THE WEB Learn more about the King County Library System’s Kindle downloads and other ebook options at the library system’s website, www.kcls.org/booksandreading.

books is a big no-no,” Marine said. “But we’re fixing this by extending our Whispersync technology to library books, so your notes, highlights and bookmarks are always backed up and available the next time you check out the book or if you decide to buy the book.”

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

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