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Newport Way improvement plan includes roundabouts

City to redo stretch near Issaquah Valley Elementary

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Roundabouts could someday punctuate Newport Way Northwest under a plan the City Council adopted last week to upgrade the

bustling corridor in the years ahead.

In a lopsided decision Jan. 3, the council agreed to pursue a plan to add roundabouts at the Northwest Juniper Street, Northwest Holly Street and Northwest Dogwood Street intersections. Planners also recommend extending another southbound lane to the corridor from West Sunset Way to Maple Street Northwest. The plan is designed to address projected congestion on the street in the coming decades.

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West Sunset Way to Maple Street Northwest carries a single lane of traffic in each direction through a corridor bracketed by narrow shoulders, ditches and asphalt sidewalks.

The area also encompasses a school zone for Issaquah Valley Elementary School.

“There’s been extensive and exhaustive analysis that has gone into this, and considerable outreach and interest from some of the citizens in the vicinity of the project, and also the Issaquah School District,” Councilman Fred

Butler said before the 4-2 decision.

The city has set aside more than $200,000 to design the proposed changes to the corridor. The design team must also develop a plan to fund right-of-way acquisition and construction for the project. The construction timeline remains undefined.

Councilwoman Eileen Barber, a former downtown merchant, recalled unfulfilled promises to upgrade the stretch in the past in order to alleviate traffic along Front Street and endorsed the proposed changes to Newport Way

Northwest as a solution.

The decision to add roundabouts to the corridor rankled some council members.

“I’m not an engineer, but intuitively, from my experience of driving around, I can’t support this agenda bill due to the configuration recommended by the administration,” Council President John Traeger said.

Councilman Tola Marts said he paid special attention to the project because he has a child enrolled at Issaquah Valley Elementary.

Despite Marts’ concerns about

roundabouts, he said the upgrades could help to improve the corridor.

“If I could wave a magic wand, I would probably spend some more time addressing some of the concerns of some of my fellow council members whose opinions I respect very much,” he said. “Nonetheless, I will be supporting this bill tonight.”

Councilman Joshua Schaer opposed the proposal and alluded to the yearslong debate about the See NEWPORT, Page A3

City Council calls for candidates to fill seat

City unveils real-time traffic cameras

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

City Council members turned to a time-tested plan last week to appoint a resident to the seat left vacant after Maureen McCarry resigned late last month.

The resignation left the council shorthanded until at least March.

The schedule adopted Jan. 3 sets applicant interviews for late February and includes more than a month for potential candidates to mull a decision.

The process is similar to the steps used to fill a vacant council seat in 2006 and another in 1998.

The council could appoint someone to the open seat as early as March 1, but the schedule could change to accommodate the number of candidates — or disagreements about the selection.

The application deadline is open until Feb. 4. The council has scheduled candidate interviews for Feb. 22.

City Clerk Tina Eggers said the council has discussed March 1 as another date for interviews in order to clear a packed meeting schedule for Feb. 22. (The council could decide to update the timeline at a Jan. 18 meeting.)

Then, after 10-minute interviews, council members could recess into a closed-door executive session to discuss candidates’ qualifications. Under state law, the council can discuss candidates’ qualifications in a closed-door session, but interviews and the decision must occur in public meetings.

Motorists curious about congestion along Northwest Gilman Boulevard or morning traffic along Front Street South near Issaquah High School can receive real-time information from a system of traffic cameras throughout Issaquah.

The city launched a traffic camera website Dec. 28. The site includes information from cameras at 26 intersections citywide.

City planners announced the program in May and, in recent days, pushed to activate the system in time for forecasted snow showers.

The technology does not allow for streaming video to be posted to the site. Instead, the site refreshes a series of images every minute or so.

Motorists can check the camera feeds and alerts — either from home computers, smart phones or other devices — to gauge traffic before taking to city streets. The

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BY GREG FARRAR

Navy Lt. John Nelson, a 1997 Issaquah High School graduate, pilots a Boeing EA-18G Growler in the dash-2 position (left) in a two-plane flyover of Qwest Field on Jan. 8 for the Seattle Seahawks playoff game against the New Orleans Saints.

Issaquah grad takes wing for flyover Seattle Seahawks receive sendoff from Navy pilots

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter Sure, the Seattle Seahawks received a boost from the 12th Man in the

improbable playoff triumph against the New Orleans Saints last week, but the home team had some air support before the match-up, too.

Issaquah High School graduate Lt. John Nelson, a Navy pilot, participated in the Qwest Field flyover just before kickoff Jan. 8.

The pair of Boeing EA-18G Growlers sliced through the air above the stadium just as “The Star-Spangled Banner” faded. Nelson piloted the jet in the wing position.

Then, the pilots landed at nearby Boeing Field and headed to the game to watch the Seahawks defeat the Saints, 41-36.

Nelson had participated in a local flyover for Independence Day, but had not done anything on the scale of a nationally televised sporting event.

“The hardest part of the flyover is the preflight coordination,” Nelson said.

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Report: suicides increase as murders, traffic deaths decline Lt. John Nelson

McGill said the real test should come in summer, as crowds thicken at the park and parkgoers start to use the tree-shaded beach.

The city acquired Timberlake Park — a J-shaped piece of land nestled against the southern lakeshore at Northwest Sammamish Road and 182nd Avenue Southeast — in the 2006 South Cove annexation.

King County had allowed pet owners to walk dogs on leashes on park grounds. Issaquah kept the rule in place until July 2009, after complaints prompted the city to ban dogs in the park.

people about dog waste left along trails and in open spaces, dogs knocking down parkgoers and dogs fighting. Officials also heard about wayward dogs snatching food from picnic tables and darting into nearby yards.

In the days after the city rolled out the ban, dog owners howled about the restriction and city parks staffers reached out to residents for input about pet rules.

“The folks that were the dog walkers with dogs walking on a leash were always great. They weren’t the issue,” McGill said.

Deaths due to murder and traffic accidents has dipped to the lowest point in a decade in 2009, but the number of suicides has increased to the highest number since 2000.

The annual report from the King County Medical Examiner’s Office offers detailed analyses of suspicious, sudden, unexpected and violent deaths, plus trends in drug overdose deaths, homicides and traffic fatalities. The agency released the initial data from the 2009 report Dec. 28.

The medical examiner’s office estimated 12,967 deaths occurred in King County in 2009. Officials performed autopsies in about 10 percent of the cases — or 1,226 deaths.

The agency assumed jurisdiction in 2,190 deaths — 989 natural deaths, 632 accidental deaths, 253 suicides, 141 traffic deaths, 63 homicides and 59 deaths due to undetermined causes.

Safety concerns prom0pted ban The city received reports from

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City rolls over dog ban at Timberlake Park Parks & Recreation changes rules, but prohibits dogs from beach

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

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New signs at Timberlake Park outline updated pet rules for the park in the South Cove neighborhood.

The city has lifted the dog ban at popular Timberlake Park along Lake Sammamish after 17 months.

City Parks & Recreation Director Anne McGill said the city decided

to rescind the ban, because the regional animal services agency has promised to be more responsive to dog incidents at the 24-acre park.

City workers removed the “No Dogs Allowed” signs at Timberlake just before Christmas.

The city has added signs listing a contact number for Regional Animal Services of King County in order to report issues. Crews also installed dispensers for dog-waste bags.

Though the city allows dogs in the park again, canines must be leashed and cannot be on the beach from May 1 to Sept. 30, or go into the water, no matter the season.

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City, King County, state and federal offices close Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Mail is not delivered and post offices close. Many banks also close for the holiday. King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit operate on reduced schedules Jan. 17. Learn more at metro.kingcounty.gov and www.soundtransit.org.

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Issaquah teachers earn national certification A2 • Wednesday, January

By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter After hundreds of hours of selfreflection, videotaping their classes and studying for subject tests, 31 teachers in the Issaquah School District have earned their National Board Certification.

This brings the total number of district board certified teachers to 81.

“My goal is to have at least 500 by 2015,” Superintendent Steve Rasmussen said at the school board meeting Dec. 8. “We got to continue to ramp it up … because every student deserves the highest quality of teacher as they go through.”

Teachers spend an average of 400 hours completing the national board requirements in a two-part application: a portfolio with lesson plans, student work samples and a videotape of live classroom teaching, all of which demonstrates the teacher’s impact on student learning; and a written assessment that shows the teacher’s mastery of subject-area knowledge, classroom practices and curriculum design, according

Landowners should receive fire benefit charge notices soon Fire Protection District 10 commissioners mailed 2011 fire benefit charge notices to landowners in the district in late December.

The notice includes a letter of explanation and the actual perparcel benefit charge information.

The notice is not a bill.

Included in the per-parcel information is the benefit charge formula, the square footage of record received from the King County Assessor’s Office, the use category and the total charge to be included in landowners’ 2011 property tax bills.

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to district spokeswoman Sara Niegowski.

A national panel of peers assesses each application.

At $3,000, the process is not cheap, thought it did have its incentives. Teachers received an extra $5,000 per year from Washington state for earning their National Board Certification.

However, in her 2011-13 budget, released Dec. 15, Gov. Chris Gregiore proposed eliminating the incentive to save the state $99.5 million.

Some teachers are upset, especially the ones who just qualified for the bonus.

Issaquah High School social studies teacher Josh Moore said the incentive played a direct role in him registering for the program.

“It is sad, but I haven’t spent the money yet, so it’s OK,” he said.

Beaver Lake Middle School humanities and technology teacher Josh Berg said he was disappointed to hear about the governor’s proposed cut. Without the incentive, he said he wouldn’t recommend other teachers to apply for their certification.

Landowners do not need to respond to the notice unless they believe the notice contains erroneous information.

“The notice is an opportunity to review the information used to calculate the charge before it is applied to their 2011 property tax bill,” district Budget Finance Analyst Scott Faires said. “The fire benefit charge will appear on the bill under the ‘special’ category and be collected by the county.”

The fire district includes Klahanie, May Valley, Preston, Tiger Mountain and Carnation.

Fire District 10 is a part of Eastside Fire & Rescue.

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There are myriad professional development opportunities available for teachers, and every year Moore said he decides which will most help both him and his students.

National Board Certification is one of the most arduous and costly professional development programs available to teachers.

Though the bonus was a large motivator for him, Moore said he is still glad he did the program.

Moore said he enjoyed working with the other teachers earning their certification. Those who had received a loan from the Issaquah Schools Foundation and Issaquah School District were required to share ideas with their colleagues and work with already-certified mentors.

Teachers who both earn their certification and stay with the district for three years do not have to repay the loan, Moore said.

“As colleagues, we are so busy we don’t get to meet a lot and talk about our craft,” Moore said. “I tend to be a bit of a lone wolf, so if it wasn’t for that part of it, I could certainly see myself whiling away at a coffee shop and working by

benefit charge to be in error, the amount can be appealed. Find appeal forms at the EFR and District 10 headquarters, 175 Newport Way N.W., and the EFR website, www.eastsidefire-rescue.org.

Then, deliver, fax or mail the completed appeal form to EFR headquarters.

The forms must be received by 5 p.m. Feb. 4.

The benefit charge can also be appealed in person — after filing a written appeal by Feb. 4 — at an appeal hearing at 4 p.m. Feb. 16.

Landowners do not need to be present at the hearing for their appeals to be considered.

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myself.”

Both he and Berg said they found it difficult to videotape their lessons, but said their students cooperated and supported them throughout the process.

Moore said the yearlong process of applying for his certification prompted him to create more detailed lesson plans that targeted both advanced students and those who needed extra help.

Now, with his certification under his belt, Moore said he takes the process of reflection more seriously.

“It really drove home the practice of reflection and meaningful reflection, not just, ‘Did that go well or not,’ but ‘How did it go well?’

“It’s not that I didn’t reflect before, but it wasn’t as intentional or as focused,” he said. “I felt that it pushed me to really examine myself and my teaching.”

Sound Transit plans parking crackdown soon Sound Transit plans to beef up parking enforcement soon at train stations and commuter lots, including the Issaquah Transit Center.

The move comes after concerns from ST Express bus riders and Sounder commuter rail commuters about overcrowded parking lots, vehicles left overnight in lots and other infractions.

The enforcement emphasis starts Jan. 15. Sound Transit plans to seek out vehicles parked in transit center lots for more than 24 hours, parked in handicap spaces illegally, parked in more than a single space, and parked to block other vehicles and pedestrian pathways.

Sound Transit provides a weeklong grace period for transit lot users from Jan. 1522. Owners will receive warning notices for breaking the guidelines during the grace period. Vehicles found to be in violation of the rules could be immediately towed after Jan. 23.

Sound Transit has installed additional signage at the busiest transit centers to advise lot users of parking regulations, and plans to install signs at other agency-operated lots.

BY GREG FARRAR

Gretchen Dowling, a South Cove resident, takes Tucker, the family yellow Lab, on a walk through Timberlake Park.

Park: Other parks experiencing problems FROM PAGE A1

The city bans dogs in most municipal parks due to safety and sanitation concerns. The city prohibits pets from sports fields, basketball and tennis courts, and playgrounds.

Owners can walk leashed animals on sections of trails meandering through city parks. In the Issaquah Alps — Cougar, Squak and Tiger mountains — owners can walk dogs on established trails, but the animals must be leashed.

Bark Park — built by Issaquah Highlands developer Port Blakely Communities and open to the public — is the only off-leash dog park inside city limits.

The decision to lift the Timberlake Park dog ban came after county animal-control officials assured the city of better responses.

Issaquah and dozens of other cities joined the county in the updated animal-control program last summer. The agreement emphasizes the use of pet-licensing fees to fund the agency. The city generated almost $65,000 in pet-licensing fees in 2009 — dollars used to pay for animal services in Issaquah.

City encounters stinky situation Though the pet problems diminished at Timberlake Park in the past year, the parks department has started to encounter issues at the West Tiger Mountain and Tradition Plateau Natural Resources Conservation Area.

Crews added signs in recent months to remind owners to keep dogs leashed so as not to disturb wildlife and other trail users in the forested natural area.

The city has heard from users upset about unleashed dogs jumping on people. The incidents, in some cases, also led to sharp exchanges between pet owners and other people inside the preserve.

McGill said parks staffers plan to set up a booth on a spring weekend and conduct some outreach.

The city hopes to remind pet owners of the rules for the natural area.

The city has another issue to address: waste-filled bags left inside parks and along trails. Some owners heave the malodorous mess into the brush, or dump the bag on the side of the trail.

“If you’ve gone to that trouble, then take the next step” and drop the bag in a trash receptacle, McGill said.

The problem is not limited to the Lake Tradition area. Staffers said hikers reported waste bags left along other trails in the regional network.

“We see it on Poo Poo Point — no pun intended,” McGill said. “So, at first we thought, ‘They’re going to pick up on their way down,’ but no. It’s there for weeks, and then volunteers and staff pick it up.”

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

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Nominate eco-conscious students, teachers, staffers, volunteers and programs — or even entire schools — for the King County Earth Heroes at Schools awards program.

The award aims to honor people and entities for contributions to environmental protection and student environmental education.

Honorees in past years included programs related to recycling, restoring habitat, composting lunchroom waste and growing pesticide-free gardens.

The program is offered through the county Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ Solid Waste Division.

“King County wants to recognize the schools and individuals at those institutions that play a vital role in teaching our youth about the importance of environmental stewardship,” County Executive Dow Constantine said in a statement.

The program encourages selfnominations, but colleagues, classmates and the general public can also nominate Earth Heroes. Find nomination forms and the list of 2010 winners can be found at the Solid Waste Division website, http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/education/earth-heroes.asp.

Or call 206-296-4477 to learn more.

Nominations must be submitted

by March 4. The county honors winners at the 10th annual Earth Heroes at Schools recognition ceremony in April.

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City seeks civic-minded citizens for volunteer posts City leaders seek civic-minded citizens to serve on municipal boards and shape environmental and land-use decisions, guide the future of municipal parks, and foster relationships between Issaquah and the international community.

The city has openings on 11 boards and commissions. Not all applicants must be Issaquah residents.

In the weeks ahead, city staffers will contact applicants and schedule interviews for February.

Mayor Ava Frisinger reviews the applications in March and forwards recommendations to the

Flyover: Inspired by film ‘Top Gun’ FROM PAGE A1

The south-to-north flyover only lasted a handful of seconds, but

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city traffic engineer changes the camera direction to account for peak commutes.

The city lost a camera Dec. 22, after a tractor-trailer toppled the traffic signal pole at Front Street and Sunset Way and destroyed the camera atop the pole. The city plans to install a replacement camera in the months ahead, but city spokeswoman Autumn Monahan said a timeline had not been final-

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Southeast Bypass to describe the Newport Way Northwest decision.

(The plan to build the bypass across Tiger Mountain consumed more than a decade of study and $4 million of city money before the council nixed the proposed 1.1-mile roadway in February 2008.)

“Before we approve a design that would cost millions of dollars to serve vehicles in a one-mile corridor and provide benefits primarily applicable at peak hours, we should remember the lessons of another divisive road project with those same descriptions, and instead chose a design that builds — not breaks — consensus,” Schaer said. “The resulting cost of irrevocably changing the Newport Way corridor is simply too high.”

The latest effort to upgrade Newport Way Northwest through the corridor started more than a year ago.

The city has held a series of open

City Council. The council has the responsibility to appoint board and commission members.

The council is scheduled to confirm the next round of appointees in April. Terms for board and commission members start in May. The city has open positions on the following boards and commissions: Arts Commission — The commission aims to increase awareness and enjoyment of performing and visual arts.

Cable TV Commission — Commissioners regulate and oversee the operation of the cable television system in Issaquah.

Cemetery Board — The board advises the city administration about management of the cityowned cemetery.

Development Commission — Commissioners review site-development and sign permits for large projects.

Human Services Commission — Commissioners advise the city administration about human services planning and funding.

Library Board — The board serves as a liaison between the city and the King County Library System.

Park Board — The board guides municipal parks and recreation planning, maintenance and pro-

grams.

Planning Policy Commission — Commissioners shape long-term land-use plans and review key growth documents.

River & Streams Board — The board works to protect, preserve and enhance water quality in city creeks and waterways.

Sister Cities Commission — Commissioners foster relationships among Issaquah and sister cities Chefchaouen, Morocco, and Sunndal, Norway.

Urban Village Development Commission — Commissioners oversee large-scale projects in the Issaquah Highlands and Talus urban villages.

preparations started late last week.

The flyover occurred in the path for jets bound for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, so the Navy and the Federal Aviation Administration coordinated the flight.

So, the Navy monitored weather conditions in Seattle. Stubborn clouds cleared in time for the 1:30 p.m. kickoff.

The jets completed the flight from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island — almost 70 miles distant — in mere minutes. The pilots circled Vashon Island and listened a pregame radio show as kickoff neared.

Nelson, a 1997 Issaquah High School alumnus and Anacortes resident, had long considered Navy pilot as the ideal career in part, due in part to “Top Gun” — the ’80s film gem.

“When you see that as a secondgrader, you’re like, ‘Yup, that looks good to me,’” he said.

Nelson graduated from the University of Washington in June 2001 — Navy pilots must be college graduates — and headed to Pensacola, Fla., for officer candidate school.

The commissioning ceremony occurred Sept. 14, 2001. Nelson’s parents could not travel to the ceremony due to the air travel shut-

down in the aftermath of the Sept.

11 attacks Navy flight training meant stints in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Meridian, Miss., for the soon-to-be pilot. Nelson earned his pair of wings in June 2004.

The pilot has also participated in operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.

Nelson recalled logging 10 hours strapped to the ejection seat — and completing a trio of midair refuelings — during the longest mission.

“The most challenging part is, at

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Officials said the city received numerous requests from drivers to make real-time traffic images available.

“By posting these camera images online, our citizens can now make more informed decisions about their trips before they even get behind the wheel,” Mayor Ava Frisinger said in a statement. “This site will also be extremely useful for our entire community during severe weather events.”

In November 2004, city voters approved a $3.63 million bond measure to fund the Intelligent

Transportation System. The project later received state and federal grants; the infusion freed up city bond dollars for additional improvements to the network.

The system links the network of traffic signals throughout Issaquah to smooth traffic flow. The timing can also be adjusted to account for accidents, construction or inclement weather.

The planned traffic camera upgrades reached City Council members in April. The council agreed to spend $84,000 to post the traffic images online, add monitors for the feeds at the Issaquah Police Department and improve

the traffic signal-timing plans through important corridors.

The council authorized the traffic engineers to spend up to $49,000 on equipment and software to add the real-time images to the city website. Monahan said the project came in under budget, but the city had not yet finalized the cost.

The state Department of Transportation also operates Interstate 90 traffic cameras along the Issaquah section.

ON THE WEB Learn more about the proposal to remake Newport Way Northwest between Maple Street Northwest and West Sunset Way at the project website, www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/newport.

houses to discuss the project.

Council Transportation Committee members discussed the plan in meetings for months last year.

Planners said congestion on the street could increase by 2030, so the city has embarked on a plan to upgrade safety and traffic flow, pedestrian trails and storm water management through the corridor.

Options under consideration included the roundabouts or a widened road and traffic signals.

Though earlier design proposals added medians to the corridor, council members asked for the strips not to be included in later plans.

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

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GET INVOLVED The city has openings on several

boards and commissions. Pick up applications at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, during regular business hours.

Candidates can also find an application at the municipal website, www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.

Applications must be signed and submitted by noon Jan. 31. Call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-3000 to learn more.

the end of that 10 hours, you had to land on the boat at night,” he said.

The pilot is part of a naval tradition: His father is a retired naval officer and his sister is married to a Navy pilot.

Nelson opted to fly Growlers in part because the squadron is based at Whidbey Island.

“It’s pretty rare in the Navy to be stationed near your family and your hometown,” he said. “I got really lucky in that respect.”

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

ON THE WEB Motorists can check real-time traffic cameras at key intersections at a city website dedicated to the cameras, www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/traffic.

Drivers curious about traffic along Northeast Park Drive in the Issaquah Highlands can check a real-time camera for conditions.

Find the link under the “News & Events” tab on the highlands website, www.ihwebsite.com.

Merry Christmas Issaquah 2010 RESULT: $66,042 Send donations to Merry Christmas Issaquah, Issaquah Community Services, P.O. Box 669, Issaquah, WA 98027.

Issaquah Christmas fund beats goal The Merry Christmas Issaquah fund drive closed Jan. 10 with donations of $66,042 — a 24 percent increase from last year’s donations.

Only a week earlier, donations were well below the targeted goal of $60,000, but an anonymous $10,000 donation and 21 other donations that arrived last week made this the most successful fund drive in the 30 year history of Issaquah Community Services.

“Every dollar will be put to good use helping families who find themselves in a financial crisis,” Issaquah Community Services President Marilyn Taylor said.

ICS provides help with rent, utilities, automotive repairs, medical bills, bus passes, food and other urgent needs for residents within the Issaquah School District.

The holiday fund drive is over, but ICS, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, needs and accepts donations all year.

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OPINION

State budget proposal is just a starting point PRESS E DITORIAL

Gov. Chris Gregoire has presented a long list of possible cuts for Washington to balance a $37 billion two-year budget. Legislators convened this week to begin sorting the ideas and adding their own.

All of the governor’s ideas have merit, some more than others.

Gregoire and the state employees unions have agreed to take a five-hour-per-month furlough, reducing pay by 3 percent. It’s not enough. The goal should be 5 percent.

The idea of creating a new ferry district may get the taxsupported transportation monkey off the state’s back, but it only creates another level of government and taxation. We can’t imagine the voters supporting this one.

Combining all of the many authorities that oversee education from early childhood through universities is an idea worth pursuing for the sake of a better education system, but it isn’t likely to be done this year. Can the idea receive further study without an added expense?

Other department combinations have been suggested for efficiency and reduced overhead. We like it, but we hope the Legislature will still budget through existing departments to give direction as to its preferences in spending.

We’ve come to expect the new state Route 520 bridge to be tolled. We’re glad the federal government has agreed for the state to toll the Interstate 90 bridges as well. The state should, in turn, create a lesser toll for both for I-90 and state Route 520 — only until the new bridge is paid for. We fear the congestion on interstates 90 and 405 that will result from commuters seeking to avoid the toll on one.

Eliminating state support for programs for children, the disabled and mental-health patients is not acceptable. Those most vulnerable will only cause added costs in other areas if they are not cared for. Pay now or pay later — that is the question.

It may take a tax increase to make things better. The voters pulled back the tax on candy and bottled water, and the governor is committed to no new taxes. But let’s get real, people: We need to pay taxes if we want the services. The biggest stumbler will be whether the two parties are willing to combine forces for the two-thirds majority vote needed to approve any tax increase.

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ast week on this editorial page, we ran our suggested goals for Issaquah in 2011, things that, with a little effort, could be easily accomplished.

In my 11 years working at The Issaquah Press, I’ve seen nearly all there’s to see and do in this great, little town. But I couldn’t help but notice, in that time, some things that are missing.

Here, then, is my wish list of things that could also make the city better, albeit if money and logistics were not a factor.

Entertainment Who’s tired of that eyesore that is the former Albertsons grocery store? That is prime real estate to develop into something that could attract many to Issaquah, contributing to the local economy.

When I was writing up my list, that one building, after a little renovating and refurbishing, could house three of my wishes under one roof — a bowling alley, pool hall and poker room.

As much appreciated as the community center is, this town just needs another family venue.

Today’s younger generation needs to put down the Wii and roll a real, 13-pound bowling ball down the wooden, oiled lane and witness in person the ex-

ploding impact of a wellthrown strike.

And nothing beats feeling the jolt of a good break in billiards that results in several balls sinking in one shot, corner David pocket.

Hayes Providing Press Reporter poker tables in a side room for adults only, I admit, is a little selfish. But why do I have to drive to Kirkland or Renton card rooms to satisfy my poker jones?

Another activity that should be enjoyed in person, and not electronically, is a driving range. Use the same Albertsons building for an indoor facility or put one at the base of Tiger Mountain somewhere, and fair weather duffers can whack away year round and not lose their swing over the winter months.

Library space I was excited when the new library was built in 2001. It was going to be a modern facilSee BIGGER, Page A5

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T O T HE E DITOR Christmas giving

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Family thanks the community that Opportunities missed on connecting helped get them through holiday season missing links of bike, hiking trails “Thank you” seems pale in comparison to the gratitude we feel for the community of Issaquah.

Recently, our family signed up for the Christmas Basket Program, which we were made aware of by the school district. While our family’s focus for Christmas is to celebrate the birth of a savior, we have certainly enjoyed participating in the cultural gift exchange among family, friends and loved ones.

However, unfortunate circumstances were not going to make it possible for us to provide gifts for our children this Christmas, and we are humbled, so grateful and deeply touched by the generosity of those individuals and families who donated, shopped and provided for us — not only our children, but us parents, too — not just one gift, but abundantly.

For those who sometimes wonder about the lives of “us” recipients, I provide some background…

We were a middle-class family hit hard by misfortune and the recession. An industrial accident left my husband unemployed for most of the past eight years, and budget cuts provided me with a lay-off notice in 2009, just after the birth of our youngest son. During these years, we lived off the equity in our home (currently in foreclosure) and most of our savings while seeking employment.

Drastically, we used the rest of our savings to move to Washington from out of state for job opportunities that barely cover the rent and living expenses and don’t provide medical benefits. While this seems a “grave” ending to a letter of gratitude, rest assured that we are still resting strong in each other’s arms as a family, and that we have experienced a valuable journey from generous givers to generous recipients and cannot thank the Issaquah community enough for helping us weather hard times.

Truly, we thank God for your help! This family of seven enjoyed an abundant Christmas because of your bountiful blessings.

Maria Cruz Issaquah

F ROM THE W EB Maureen McCarry resignation I am deeply saddened. I have gotten to know Maureen pretty well the past few years and know what a deep love she has for her city.

Mike Barer

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Thanks for the informative reporting on a subject that I’ve been curious about for several months.

So, all of this construction was for a trail. I thought it was for improving Issaquah Creek.

Having been involved with the Greenway during its earlier years, I am a fan of trail connectors that keep recreationists safely separated from vehicular traffic. Have you seen the debris from the guardrail along Interstate 90 that was recently impacted just barely 30 feet away from this trail? You ought to go see it.

Usually, (at a minimum) the state Department of Transportation installs “jersey barriers” to separate the cars from the folks in such situations. What they have here is a simple chain-link fence! This is very unsafe and doesn’t make a wit of sense.

As I said, I thought I was watching a stream enhancement project going in. Now that I know it’s a trail, I wonder why in the world wasn’t the Sunset Highway (High Point Road) simply widened for bicycle and hiking purposes for the short distance that eventually gets the users onto the Sunset Highway anyway. In my view, this trail location brings the trail users perilously close to freeway traffic for no good reason.

Shouldn’t the DOT put in place a safer environment for the trail users and I-90 traffic?

Dick Ryon North Bend

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thank God for making us citizens of this land of freedom and unlimited opportunity. This is the greatest country in the world.

Ruth and Preben Hoegh-Christensen Issaquah

Note from the editor: Emily Lee’s third-grade class at Grand Ridge Elementary School recently learned about Pacific salmon, and how “responsible citizens have an obligation to speak out to make positive change in our world.” Letters to The Press are the students’ first foray into persuasive writing.

Did you go to Salmon days this year? It is easy to think about salmon during Salmon Days, but we should help them every day, because the wild salmon population is decreasing.

There are many ways we can help the salmon not to become extinct. First, recycling helps salmon, because it reduces garbage in landfills. Also, be careful when using chemicals so they aren’t washed into storm drains, which lead to the Puget Sound! Finally, avoid washing your car at home. The soap also can end up in drains, and then into the salmons’ habitat!

We definitely don’t want salmon to become extinct, because salmon are cool, and they’re fun to learn about. So, we shouldn’t kill a lot of salmon. Besides, if salmon get sick because there is too much garbage, and other animals eat the sick salmon, other animals would get sick, too. So, we should keep the environment clean. Another important thing is that if we eat too much salmon, there will be no more salmon for other animals and they would starve.

I will be so happy if we help the salmon! So, remember that we should help the salmon in any way we can. Thank you!

Faith

During World War II, my wife and I lived in Denmark, which was occupied by the Germans for five years.

The day the American embassy opened in Copenhagen, we applied to get a visa to America. We arrived in the U.S.A. in 1948, and we

Cancer is a very scary part of life that we, as parents, cannot take away. I am a mother, and grandmother, and I am a cancer survivor. I know how scary cancer is, and I am an adult, so I know it is much more scary to a child. A parent wants to take their child’s place, or to take it away, but they can’t, so they have to rely on the doctors and medical staff to help their children.

When there is someone like you to make a child smile or bring out laughter, their face beams. And it will make that parent feel so much lighter, even if it is just a moment.

God bless you, and please keep up the good work.

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The state minimum wage increases 12 cents to $8.67 per hour for 2011.

The minimum wage applies to workers in agricultural and nonagricultural jobs, though 14- and 15-year-old employees may be paid 85 percent of the adult minimum wage, or $7.37 per hour.

The state Department of Labor & Industries adjusts the minimum wage each year in September as

required by Initiative 688.

The initiative requires the state to adjust the minimum wage to correspond to the change in the federal Consumer Price Index — a national index covering the cost of goods and services needed for everyday living. The index rose 1.4 percent during the 12 months ending Aug. 31, 2010.

Evergreen State voters approved the Initiative 688 in 1998.

In order to cut costs, the state no longer publishes a poster listing the updated minimum wage.

Deaths

ON THE WEB Read the complete 2009 annual report from the King County Medical Examiner’s Office at the agency website, www.kingcounty.gov/health/ examiner.

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The total includes 18 Issaquah deaths — 13 accidental deaths, three suicides, one traffic fatality and one death due to undetermined causes.

The medical examiner’s office identified firearms as the most frequent instrument of death in homicides and suicides. The office recorded 146 firearm deaths in 2009, including 41 homicides, 100 suicides and one accidental death.

The most common cause of accidental death: falls. The medical examiner’s office said most of the accidental deaths due to falls involved people age 70 and older.

“Medical examiner death reviews are a critical component of public health prevention efforts,” Dr. David Fleming, Public Health – Seattle & King County director and health officer, said in a statement.

Officials then use the data from the report to launch programs, such as crisis counseling, to safeguard residents.

“Because we know the circumstances, risk factors and trends of death in King County, we can target efforts and work to prevent early deaths,” Fleming said.

“Traffic fatalities are a clear exam-

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ple of this. We know that alcohol and drug impairment, speed and failure to wear seatbelts contribute to traffic fatalities, and we work with partners throughout King County to help alleviate those causes.”

The agency also had to confront cuts to public health services.

The medical examiner’s office has eliminated 4.5 full-time death investigators and a parttime anthropologist since 2009.

The reduced number of staffers has led to fewer investigators on the night shift and longer response times.

“Our hearts go out to the friends and families who have suffered losses,” Dr. Richard Harruff, chief medical examiner, said in a statement. “Every death we review receives our fullest respect and attention. We work to investigate and resolve the manner and cause of death as quickly as possible, and in the most scientific and professional manner so grieving loved ones can find some solace.”

P UBLIC M EETINGS

Issaquah School Board 7 p.m.

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

Jan. 13 Planning Policy Commission 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South 135 E. Sunset Way

Jan. 17 City offices close in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Jan. 18 River & Streams Board

7 p.m.

Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest 1775 12th Ave. N.W. City Council regular meeting 7:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South 135 E. Sunset Way

Jan. 19 Development Commission 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South 135 E. Sunset Way Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council 7 p.m.

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The council has set March 7 for the decision to appoint a person to the seat.

Members discussed the proposals Jan. 3 and then agreed in a unanimous decision to adopt the schedule.

The council faces potential 3-3 ties on decisions until the open seat is filled. Mayor Ava Frisinger casts the tie-breaking vote in such cases.

Councilman Mark Mullet asked if the application deadline could be set earlier in order to expedite the replacement process.

“There are probably some folks that are out there thinking about it, and there may be some folks out there that don’t even know that the possibility exists right now,” Councilman Fred Butler said. “So, I think we want to get the word out there, so that people know that there is an opportunity and then have some time to think it through and decide whether they want to throw their hat in and be considered or not.”

McCarry resigned from the Position 5 council seat Dec. 20 — less than a year into a four-year term — as she fights amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

The appointee to the vacant seat then serves until the next council election in November.

The victor in the council race serves until Dec. 31, 2013.

The council last appointed a member in 2006, after thenCouncilwoman Nancy Davidson resigned. Members tapped former Councilman Joe Forkner for the post from a field of 11 candidates. The vacancy attracted 12 applicants, but one candidate dropped out before the interview.

McCarry joined the council through the appointment process, too.

GET INVOLVED

The recent City Council vacancy has set off jockeying among residents interested in public office.

Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years old, registered to vote and have resided in Issaquah for at least a year prior to the appointment.

Issaquah residents can apply for the open seat until 5 p.m. Feb. 4.

Candidates must submit a letter of interest and a completed application. The application includes a short form and questions. Candidates can then submit additional information to the City Clerk’s Office until 5 p.m. Feb. 14. Find the application at the municipal website, www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.

Candidates can e-mail the packet to City Clerk Tina Eggers at tinae@ci.issaquah.wa.us; drop items off at City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, during regular business hours; or mail the materials to the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027.

Members picked McCarry, then a Planning Policy Commission member, for the seat left open after voters elected then-councilwoman Frisinger as mayor in 1997. The council chose McCarry from a field of 10 candidates in early 1998.

McCarry served until 2000, opted not to run then and then eked out a 21-vote victory to return to the council after the 2005 election. The former Harborview Medical Center executive beat challenger Joan Probala in a landslide 2009 race.

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Donate blood at the Issaquah Highlands fire station There are still spaces available at the upcoming Issaquah Highlands blood drive, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the highlands fire station, Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 73, 1280 N.E. Park Dr. All donations go to the Puget Sound Blood Center. The center needs about 900 people to donate every day, so it can meet the needs of local patients.

“It’s a wonderful way to help

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ity with tons more space from which to offer community programs revolving around books.

How disappointed was to see that the grand structure built was not two stories, but rather a one-story facility with a really tall ceiling? Talk about silly, wasted space. To rectify this oversight, I’d like to see a second-floor mezzanine built to accommodate all the young minds that regularly attend the many, standing-room only programs.

Bigger museum Speaking of space, I’d love to see our main museum get more of it. Sure, many of the items the Issaquah History Museums have are on display in a quaint, turn-of-thecentury repurposed building. But, so much more is stored off site that much of the public never gets to see. A larger building doesn’t have to be gaudy — hello, Experience Music Project — but it can be eye-catching and thus attract more of the curious minded.

State park expansion Grand plans have been in the works for new public facilities

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others,” drive coordinator Kirsten Wisdom said. “This is more than a monetary donation, this could save somebody’s life.”

Appointments take about one hour and include a health check, giving blood and refreshments afterward.

Participants should be 18 or older. Teenagers age 16 or 17 can donate with parental permission.

Go to www.psbc.org for a permission form.

Call Wisdom at 425-677-8098 or e-mail her at kwiz@ihmail.com to schedule an appointment.

at Lake Sammamish State Park.

As is, it’s a lot of open space with, really, not a lot to do. My best-case scenario would be miraculously discovered funding within the state budget to construct all the attractions discussed, from an RV campground and artificial turf soccer field to watercraft rental and a water park. Why should Wild Waves in Federal Way get to hog all that fun?

Parking Who hasn’t arrived downtown for an evening out only to drive around for half the outing looking for parking? To get around another parking lot eye sore, why not go with underground parking facilities? San Francisco is retrofitting many of its buildings, from homes to businesses, by not going vertical, but rather subterranean.

These are just a few unrealistic suggestions, meant more for discussion over the water cooler that in most likelihood will never come to fruition. But, with unlimited resources or space issues, I’m sure creative minds couldn’t do worse than my list.

David Hayes: 392-6434, ext. 237, dhayes@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2010

Hardy plants prove hard to kill Use houseplants to brighten winter

By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter Some plants are like needy children, demanding water and sunlight before they throw a tantrum and shrivel up into a dry, crunchy mess.

Others are more like overworked college students; they thrive in low light and don’t need much water.

For instance, take the motherin-law tongue, also known as a snake plant.

“It will thrive on neglect,” Carole Moklebust, the shrub buyer for Squak Mt. Greenhouses & Nursery, said. “You can just ignore it and it will do well.”

It would behoove most people not to ignore their mother-in-law, but if she had a tongue like this plant, it might be justified. It has stiff, upright leaves — almost like mottled green snakes poking out of the soil.

“It’s easy to grow,” Moklebust said. “ It doesn’t take a lot of light.

It doesn’t take a lot of water. It would be a hard one to kill.”

For the busy gardener who doesn’t have time to water plants, the indoor cactus is another good choice. Although not a true cactus, it looks like one, and it blossoms into beautiful pink-and-purple flowers when it is over watered.

“Some plants, you almost want to make them think they’re going to die, and then they’ll flower or give fruit,” Moklebust said. “Don’t be too nice to them.”

Other plants will sound the alarm if they are under watered, but regain their green composure

Vine maple once they’ve had a drink.

The houseplant pathos thrives in low light and is usually found in hanging baskets or at the top of bookshelves — places that are hard to reach with a watering can, for the sole reason that it doesn’t need much attention.

Pathos come in multiple colors, but “usually, it’s just green leaves marbled with a little bit of white,” Sara Meier, a certified professional horticultist at Hayes Nursery, said.

The plant becomes frail and withered when dried out. So as long as its gardener glances at it once in awhile, the plant will make it clear when it needs watering.

The peace lily has a similar built-in alarm. The broad-leafed plant and its white lilies become droopy when dehydrated. Meier recommended that gardeners water it and make sure it is properly drained afterward. A plant sitting in water will drown.

Many plants don’t need too

much water, nor do they need much fertilizer. An overdose of fertilizer will lead to salt burn — when salts in the fertilizer build up and burn the roots, causing the tips of leaves to turn brown.

Depending on their size and growth, these indoor plants usually cost between $10 and $40, Meier said.

The cost is well worth it, she said. Plants offer a shade of green during the grey winter. NASA studies have shown they improve air quality. And, caring for them makes gardeners parents, of sorts.

“It always gives us a sense of well-being if we can take care of something and make it live,” Meier said.

Outdoor plants are also hardy, especially ones native to the Pacific Northwest. Sword ferns, the snowberry shrub and vine maples are all native plants that can survive Issaquah’s cold, rainy winters.

Sword ferns are a boon to people and other plants, too. The fern’s fiddlehead are edible, though not particularly tasty, Pacific Plants Arborist Chris Welch said.

Some people put them in salad and sprinkle them with dressing, he added.

When the fern’s outer fronds die in the winter, gardeners can cut them off and use them as insulation for other plants. The fern benefits from the trimming, too.

“It helps rejuvenate the plant a little bit,” he said.

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

By Jane Garrison At this time of year, the ground is either frozen solid or mucky up to your ankles, so you probably don’t feel like being Wonder Gardener. I know I don’t. Instead, thoughts turn to the plants inside my house.

Some of mine are old. The amaryllis is 50 years old, the ficus is 30 and many others are between 15 and 20 years. I need them almost as much as they need me. Living, growing leaves, limbs and buds reinforce my psyche and get me through the dormant period outside.

Old plants are like old people; they get sick. The worst problem I’ve had is scale on my giant ficus tree. What made it really bad was the size of the tree; it was everywhere. Scale looks like tiny flat, brown disks covering the leaves and stems. It sucks the juices from the plant, causing the tree to drip.

Find free native plants in the Issaquah Highlands Gardeners can salvage native plants from Issaquah Highlands parcels eyed for construction.

The city and highlands developer Port Blakely Communities plan to offer the free fauna Jan. 22 and 29, along Northeast Falls Drive in the hillside neighborhood.

The salvage event runs from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. both dates. The site is located off of Northeast Park Drive.

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Master gardeners are busy even in winter answering your questions. Contact the phone clinic at 206-296-3440. Keep checking this newspaper for clinic dates and locations this coming spring.

The sticky residue falls on furniture, hardwood and carpets, and is extremely difficult to remove.

I have gone to the trouble of washing every leaf front and back and the stems with a light detergent in water. Do this once on a large tree with small leaves, and you are ready to not only toss it out, but also grind it up in the chipper. When the scale came back I decided to drag the tree outside onto the deck, breaking branches as I went. I covered it with tarps and sprayed with neem oil, organic plant oil that traps the scale

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rather than poisons it.

After the tree dried, I dragged it back into the house, breaking more branches. The scale came back. So this time, I pruned the tree down to 12- to 18-inch stubs – rather satisfying. It looked like something from a horror show.

I put a garbage bag over it and sprayed the stubs with neem oil.

Guess what? It’s growing like crazy. It actually looks nice, but I’ll need to spray again before it gets too big. You never can kill all of the scale with one spraying. It survives through staging the timing of its offspring. You have to spray each cycle.

I can do this if I just stay calm and steadfast. Now, I have to figure out how to clean my carpet and couch. Maybe one of you can help me with that one.

It makes you wonder if houseplants are such a good idea.

Sometimes, you can’t live with them, but in winter I know I can’t live without them. They are part of the family.

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Karate West kicks in $8,000 for Kenyan school

By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter

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andy and Jan Holeman only expected about 125 or so of their students to show up at their December fundraiser tournament at Karate West in Sammamish.

Ultimately, twice that many came to compete and exhibit their self-defense skills Dec. 18.

“It was amazing,” Randy Holeman, Karate West co-owner, said.

“We were overwhelmed.”

More than 250 Karate West students competed in an intraschool tournament and raised approximately $8,000 to support a girls school in Kenya. Randy Holeman said the initial goal was to raise $3,000, aiming for $10,000 in a three-event effort. The charity tournament was part of Compassion in Action, a new fundraising and awareness campaign the Sammamish-based martial arts organization started to help the abused and orphaned girls in the Pokot region of Kenya, Jan Holeman said.

“The support of our community of students was overwhelming,” Randy Holeman said. “The outpouring was just phenomenal.”

It was the first charity tournament Karate West held in its training facility, along East Lake Sammamish Parkway. The donations

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will fund various programs for girls at St. Elizabeth Secondary School in Kenya. The school is being built through a partnership with World Vision, a Federal Waybased international humanitarian organization that works with communities to tackle issues of poverty and injustice.

Participants paid $30 each to enter the martial arts competition, which consisted of sparring bouts, weapons forms (demonstrations) and entertainment, and acrobatlike routines. In addition to the 230 students who signed up for the main tournament, about 80 attended presentations from guest instructors Dec. 17, Randy Holeman said.

“We definitely think we’ll do it again next year,” he said.

Currently under construction, the St. Elizabeth Secondary School will serve about 160 girls who fled their homes to escape harmful and abusive traditional practices and See KARATE, Page B3

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Samantha Stendal’s painting ‘Together We Can Unite Our World One Step at a Time’ qualified for state competition.

Students offer ‘reflections’ on creating a better society District sends top artists to state contest

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BY KATYA PALLADINA

Kevin Jacobson, with his mother Rachel, shows off his medals for winning second place in sparring and third place in kata.

or years, Samantha Stendal, a Skyline High School senior, wanted to participate in the annual Reflections art contest, but she kept missing the deadline.

This time, she managed to enter and her persistence paid off.

One of Stendal’s paintings, “Together We Can Unite Our World One Step At A Time,” was just named a district-level finalist.

“It makes me really happy to know that other people see my painting and get hope from it,” she said.

Reflections is a national contest sponsored by PTAs with a different theme chosen each year. This year the theme is “Together we can…”

Next year’s theme, “Diversity is…,” provides students with another positive theme to illustrate, write about or choreograph in their spare time.

Students must develop a work of art reflecting the theme in a variety of art forms.

“They interpret it to the best of their ability,” said Lauri Cikatz, who organized the contest at Skyline.

Students submit their work first at the school level. From there, some advance to a district-level competition and winners then move on to state.

BY STEPHANIE COPENHAVER

Stephanie Copenhaver’s photo ‘You Are Not Alone’ will next be judged at the state level of Reflections competition.

Any winners at the state level will move on to the national competition.

The Issaquah School District last week announced the winners of the district-level competitions.

The winners at the state level will likely be announced in spring.

Stendal got the idea for her painting — her third painting ever — while on a trip to Africa with her father.

While on the trip, the pair, with another man, visited a local school. The man with whom they were traveling remembered the name of the school and realized that he sponsored a child there.

The two were able to meet for the first time and quickly connected.

“Even though he was a

stranger, they were just walking hand in hand,” Stendal said.

When she heard about the theme of this year’s contest, she knew that painting the two of them would be a good fit.

“We’re not so different. No matter where you are, you can connect,” she said.

Looking back at the painting, Stendal said she is happy with the look of it, but she’s learned new techniques, particularly for making skin tones, which she wishes she could incorporate into the painting.

Maywood Middle School eighth-grader Micheal Vercheak created a circle of shoes on a mat See REFLECTIONS, Page B3

Issaquah residents can honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on a national day of service.

For the federal holiday to celebrate King, the United Way of King County has gathered a series of projects from local nonprofit organizations. Then, on Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, teams of volunteers plan to participate in human services and environmental projects.

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Congress established the day of service to honor King in 1994. The holiday is dedicated to civic engagement and volunteerism.

Meet the mind behind ‘Megamind’

By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter Tim Lamb said he realized he was destined to be a movie and videogame animator during his mentorship program at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

The 2002 Skyline High School graduate had known much of his life he would make a living as an artist, like his parents, but it finally hit him in his early 20s.

“I always knew I was going to do art. That was never in question,” said Lamb, while home in Sammamish for the holidays. “It was a matter of where I was going to find a place to employ those skills.”

Before he even finished college, Lamb received offers to work for game and movie-animation studios. And in 2006, he found a place to employ his artistic passion and skill: DreamWorks. Most recently, the 27-year-old worked as

BY GREG FARRAR

Winter wonderland COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS ANIMATION

Megamind (voiced by actor Will Ferrell) calls for backup in a scene from the DreamWorks Animation film ‘Megamind.’ the lead animator and art director for “Megamind,” released in theaters in November.

“It is one of the hardest jobs to get into,” said Chuck Pyle, Lamb’s

former professor and director of the School of Illustration at the Academy of Art University. “It’s like going to play for the Yankees right out of high school.”

Pyle, who helped Lamb develop his portfolio in college and has See MEGAMIND, Page B3

The winter wonderland in the office at Thomas Quickstad D.D.S., 3707 Providence Point Drive S.E., features 120 scale models. Employee Cindy Bue puts up the display every other year. Bue and her husband, Ron, started the collection in 1983. Visitors can stop in and see the displays through the first week of February.

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Owners wanted People United for Pets is hosting a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Issaquah Petco, 975 Gilman Blvd. Go to www.peopleunitedforpets.com.

Events ParentMap is hosting a free preschool preview event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, where preschools from Issaquah and the Eastside will be represented, including Cougar Mountain Academy, Giggly Wiggly Preschool, Sammamish Christian School & Noah’s Ark Preschool, Sunnybrook Montessori and TLC Academy. R.S.V.P. to www.parentmap.com/preschool-previews.

The Issaquah branch of the American Association of University Women’s general membership meeting is at 10 a.m.

Jan. 15 in the Eagle Room at Issaquah City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way N.W. Scott Grappey, director of development of international programs at Washington State University, will speak about the Ripple Effect. E-mail issaquah@aauw-wa.org.

The Mountains to Sound Greenway hosts the following volunteer projects in January.

Sign up and learn more at http://mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/events.

Jan. 15 — Tree potting at Greenway Nursery and tree planting at Squak Valley Park Jan. 17 — Tree potting at Greenway Nursery Jan. 22 — Tree potting at Greenway Nursery and tree planting at Squak Valley Park Jan. 29 — Tree potting at Greenway Nursery and tree planting at Squak Valley Park Jan. 29 — Tree planting at Berntsen Park, in partnership with the Native Plant Society Spiritwood Retirement Community is hosting a free informative seminar, presented

by The Veteran’s Assistance Association, at 7 p.m. Jan. 13, in the third-floor lounge, 3607 228th Ave. S.E. Reserve a seat by calling 313-9100.

The Issaquah History Museums presents a free program, Preserving Family Photos and Heirlooms, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Depot Museum, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. Learn about the basics of preservation and how they apply to your own artifacts. The workshop will include hands-on demonstrations and the opportunity to brainstorm solutions to your preservation challenges. Attendees will also receive a copy of “Preserving Family Heirlooms and Photographs.” Call 392-3500.

Tickets are on sale now for the Evergreen Philharmonic Orchestra’s 13th annual Swinging in Vienna Jan. 16 at the Issaquah High School com-

mons. Tickets are: Adults — $50 per couple, $40 per single; students and seniors — $40 per couple, $25 per single. Learn more at www.evphil.issaquah.wednet.edu.

The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce hosts an Innovation in Issaquah luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Holiday Inn in Issaquah, 1801 12th Ave. N.W. Cost is $25 for members with advanced registration or $35 at the door.

ArtEAST presents “Friday Lunch with the Masters Series: Lunch with Grandma Moses and American Folk Artists,” from noon – 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at 95 Front St. N., free. Call 996-8553.

The next Issaquah Highlands Blood Drive is from 9 a.m.

– 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Highlands Fire Station. Schedule an appointment by e-mailing kwiz@ihmail.com.

Encompass and the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah present free developmental screenings from noon - 3:15 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Encompass will provide 10minute screenings of children ages 3-5 that result in commendations regarding motor, speech, self-help, social and cognitive skills. Go to www.encompassnw.org or call 888-2777.

Fundraisers The Bellevue-Issaquah Chapter of Trout Unlimited hosts an Ante Up for Kokanee fundraising event, at 5:30 pm Jan. 22 at the Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge, 765 Rainier Blvd. N., to help its partnership with the King County Kokanee Work Group to restore a healthy kokanee salmon population in Lake Sammamish.

Sleep Country USA’s Foster Kids Shoe Drive is through Jan. 30. Donate new shoes for boys and girls in all sizes at Sleep Country, 730 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite C-110, and they’ll be matched with an area foster child in need. Learn more at www.sleepcountry.com or call 1888-88-SLEEP toll free.

Religious/spiritual “Inspired Parenting” is the topic for the next live audio chat at 11 a.m. Jan. 18 in the Christian Science Reading Room, 195 Front St. Finding spiritual inspiration about the nature of children and parenting can lift that feeling of being maxed out and bring real joy to family interactions. Join this chat and find out how Christian Science can bring fresh inspiration and energy to your parenting.

The Issaquah Garden Club hosts Seattle Tilth’s winter workshop “Choosing the Right Plants for a Beautiful Trouble Free Garden,” at 10 a.m. Jan. 12 at Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 Renton-Issaquah Road. Go to www.issaquahgardenclub.org.

Chabad of the Central Cascades offers the following classes at its Issaquah location, 24121 S.E. Black Nugget Road.

Call 427-1654 or go to www.chabadissaquah.com.

Torah Parshah Class – For Women Only, Mondays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., free The Tanya: A Tale of Two Souls, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, suggested fee $50 4Culture staff will be joined on the road by a representative from Humanities Washington to discuss that organization’s grant programs from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Everyone interested in arts, heritage and preservation are invited to attend. Call 206-2967580 or go to www.4culture.org.

An art workshop “Making Connections Through the Arts,” for art docents, teachers, classroom volunteers and community artists, is from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at Clark Elementary School, 500 Second Ave. Go to http://issaquahptsa.org/art/index.htm.

The East King County office of the Washington State Department of Revenue hosts a free workshop for new and small business owners from 14 p.m. Jan. 20 at Bellevue City Hall, 450, 110th Ave. N.E., Room No. 1E-113, Bellevue. Register at www.dor.wa.gov or call 9846224.

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

“Art for Soul” — 9:30 a.m. – noon Fridays, through Jan. 21, $75 “Visual Journaling with Fluid Paint” — 6-8 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 16 – Feb. 6, $125 “Introduction to Glass” — 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 19, $75 “Drawing and Movement” — 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 24, $35 “Wire Wrap” — 6-9 p.m. Jan. 25, $95 “Viking Knit Bracelet” — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jan. 16, $80 “Peyote Beaded Beads” — 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 20, $60 “Acrylic Painting for the Fun of It!” — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 12, $65 “Mixed Media Collage” — 1-5 p.m. Jan. 15, $75 “Painting from the Fire Within” — 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 16, $100, Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N. “Introduction to Dry Pastels” — 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 22, $85 “Shoot Like a Pro with your Point and Shoot (Basic)”— 6:308:30 p.m. Jan. 18 or 10 a.m. – noon Jan. 20, $38 “Watercolor Made Easy: An Introduction to Watercolor Pencils & Crayons!” — 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jan .23, $90 “Word Play: Say What You Want to Say” — 1-4 p.m. Jan. 23, $60, Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N. “Making Wire Vessels and Baskets” — 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 29 & 30, $185 Are you struggling with your finances? Come get help at Dave

Couple donates $40,000 to Athletes for Kids Ken and Liz Moscaret, of Sammamish, co-founders of Athletes For Kids, donated $40,000 to the organization last month.

Athletes For Kids matches male and female high school athletes as mentors to younger children with disabilities, enabling them to overcome social challenges by improving self-esteem and promoting inclusion. Athletes For Kids operates at six area high schools and serves children with disabilities in Sammamish, Issaquah, Bellevue, Renton, Redmond and Woodinville.

Athletes For Kids is seeking additional donors in order to expand the scope and reach of its program in 2011. Call Teresa Bretl at 260-2109.

DownTown association names board of directors The DownTown Issaquah Association recently named its 201112 board of directors.

Executive members will be David Irons, president; Lynn Rehn, vice-president; George Naumann, treasurer; and Karen Donovan, secretary.

Its board-members-at-large will be Joe Forkner, Tom Gotuzzo, Reisha Holton, Tressa James, Louise Kincaid, Barak Rosenbloom, Felecia Tomlinson and past president Keith Watts.

Contact the association to volunteer and help the committees run the programs that have brought economic vitality to Issaquah. The 2011 committees include: Cultural Events Program (ArtWalk, Music on the Streets and more), Fenders on Front Street, Grant Writing, and Cultural and Community Stewardship.

Learn more by e-mailing Greg Spranger, community relations manager, at mainstreetdude@aol.com.

Local Realtor gets leadership position with association Joan Probala has been installed as vice-president elect of government affairs for the Seattle King County Association of Realtors.

She was elected by her peers to serve as the focal point between the organization and the Legislature and local councils regarding issues affecting homeownership.

She will work with representatives in all of the Seattle districts to stress the role that real estate plays in the economic conditions of the area.

Probala has been a member of the government relations committee for 12 years and has served as the Realtor key contact for the legislators in the 5th District.

Probala has been a Realtor with Windermere Real Estate/East Inc. in Issaquah, for more than 20 years. She serves on the board of directors of the association as well as on the Washington State Realtor Board of Directors.

Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.

Classes start Feb. 3 at Foothills Baptist Church, 10120 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E. Call 392-5925 to register.

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

Teen Book Group meets at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 13.

Finding the Right Colleges for You, for teens, is at 10 a.m. Jan. 15.

College Admissions 101, for teens, is at 10 a.m. Jan. 22.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament, for teens, is at 3 p.m. Jan. 27.

ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT Sunday Worship 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Sunday School for all ages 9:45 AM

Parents and Community Are invited to attend

• Youth Programs • Study Groups • Confirmation • Global Missions • Music • Community Outreach

FLASH and HIV/AIDS Curriculum Information Sessions for Apollo, Challenger, Creekside, Discovery, Newcastle, Sunny Hills and Sunset Elementary Grade 5

LIVING GOD’S LOVE 745 Front Street South, Issaquah Phone: 425-392-4169 www.oslcissaquah.org

THOMAS R. QUICKSTAD, DDS

FAMILY DENTISTRY ON THE PLATEAU SINCE 1989

Thursday – January 20, 2011

6:00 p.m.

Saturday – January 22, 2011

9:00 a.m.

Your child’s teacher will be teaching the district adopted FLASH HIV/AIDS curriculum. This public viewing will give you an opportunity to examine the instructional materials and view the videos that will be used.

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It is not necessary for parents to attend a public review session if they do not intend to exempt their child from FLASH HIV/AIDS instruction. The Washington State Omnibus AIDS law requires a parent to attend a public viewing session and review the materials before such an exemption may be requested or granted. District representatives will be available to answer questions. Preview sessions for all other Elementary Schools will be held in April.

All information sessions will be held at: Issaquah Valley Elementary - Multi-Purpose Room 555 NW Holly Street Issaquah, WA 98027

Panda is a 1-year-old Shar Pei-Rottweiler mix with a beautiful black and brown coat and a playful personality.

Panda would be happiest with families with an active lifestyle and enjoys the company of both humans and dogs.

Tony is a 5-month-old kitty with a loud purr and a taste of adventure. Tony loves to pounce on toys and wrestle with feather wands. Tony has been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, and is ready for adoption today.

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

C OLLEGE NEWS

Issaquah student makes Westminster College dean’s list

To qualify, students must attain a grade point average of at least 3.6.

Junior physics major Daniel Giles, the son of Rhinee Yeung and a graduate of Issaquah High School, was recently named to the 2010 fall semester dean’s list at Westminster College, in New Wilmington, Penn.

Student graduates from IWU

This week

Autumn Brown, of Issaquah, recently graduated with an associate degree in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University, in Marion, Ind.

C LUBS

American Association of University Women: meets once a month at various locations.

Contact Judy Rogers, 271-8678, issaquah@aauw-wa.org to learn more.

Cascade Llama 4-H Club: second Wednesday, 391-7988 Cascade Republican Women’s Club: 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday, September through June, Sammamish Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive, 861-7910 or dakotalarue@comcast.net Eastside Camera Club: 7 p.m. third Thursday, St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, 4400 130th Place S.E., Bellevue, www.eastsidecameraclub.com Eastside Chapter of Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG): 7-9 p.m. third Thursday, First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, 206-3257724, www.bellevue-pflag.org Eastside Genealogy Society: 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wakcegs Elks Lodge No. 1843: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday, 765 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-1400 Friends of the Issaquah Library: 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-3571 Issaquah Emblem Club: 7 p.m. third Wednesday, Elks Lodge, 765 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-1400 Issaquah Garden Club: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second Wednesday, Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W., info@issaquahgardenclub.org Issaquah Quilters: 10 a.m. – noon second Friday, Issaquah Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N., info@issaquahquilters.com Pine Lake Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. second Wednesday, occasional workshops and field trips, 836-7810 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3436: 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, 837-9478 West Lake Sammamish Gar-

den Club: 10 a.m. second Thursday, 641-9084

Weekly Camp Fire Family Group: 7 p.m. every other Tuesday, 3131600 Greater Issaquah Toastmasters Club No. 5433: 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, Bellewood Retirement Community, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E., 306-2232 or issaquahtm@gmail.com Guide Dogs for the Blind: 6 p.m. most Sundays, Issaquah Police Station Eagle Room, 644-7421 Issaquah Alps Trail Club: www.issaquahalps.org Issaquah Community Family Club — Camp Fire USA: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, usually at Clark Elementary School, 500 Second Ave. S.E., 313-1600 Issaquah History Museums: 392-3500 or www.issaquahhistory.org Issaquah Networkers: 7:308:30 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 SE Black Nugget Rd., 427-1654 Kachess Klimber Snowmobile Club: www.wssaonline.com Kiwanis Club of Issaquah: noon Wednesday, Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way S.W., 3919275 MOMS Club of Sammamish Plateau: MOMS helping moms raise their kids in Sammamish and Issaquah on the Sammamish Plateau, 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 Rotary Club of Issaquah: 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 Renton-Issaquah Road, www.issaquahrotary.org

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Catherine L. Carey

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Catherine L. Carey, of Renton, died Dec. 21, 2010, In Issaquah.

She was 49.

A private service is to be held at a later date.

Catherine was born Oct. 26, 1961, in Bellevue, to William and

Leuvenia Carey. She was a lifelong Issaquah resident, and attended Issaquah High School.

Catherine was a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, dog lover, hiker, biker, cyclist, cook, gardener and reader.

Catherine lived her life to the beat of her own drum. She will be missed.

Bettye J. Ray Bettye June Ray died Dec. 25, 2010, after extended illness.

She leaves behind her husband of more than 62 years, Gene, and her six Bettye Ray daughters, Kathi, Karen, Karla, Kay, Kim and Krysti, who were her joy. She has six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Bettye was born in Evansville, Ind., on March 16, 1928, and grew up there. The family moved to Washington from Evansville in

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taught art since 1978, considers him the cream of the crop among movie animators. His work with DreamWorks’ “Megamind” could give Pixar’s “Toy Story 3” a run Tim Lamb for the Best Animated Feature Oscar, Pyle said.

“I feel honored and I feel really fortunate to be as young as am and have the opportunities I have,” Lamb said. “It’s a real cool feeling to walk into a theater and watch your influence.”

As the art director for a major motion picture, Lamb had teams of artists and character-development specialists working for him.

He stressed that the two- to three-year filmmaking process is highly collaborative and the movie’s direction relied on everyone’s input.

But Lamb played a major role in actually drawing and animating

1957, and Gene made a career at The Boeing Co. Bettye was an accomplished pianist/organist, taught both instruments and served for many years as organist at Lake Hills Congregational Church in Bellevue. She worked for 20 years in the Bellevue School System and after retirement volunteered at the Issaquah Historical Society.

She was deeply interested in the history of both Seattle and Issaquah.

She served as substitute organist at several churches in Issaquah and thoroughly enjoyed her life here.

Bettye and Gene have been Issaquah residents for 46 years, and residents of Providence Point since October 1998.

Remembrances may be made to the Issaquah Historical Society.

the main characters, including Megamind himself. He also worked to develop their personalities.

A major difference — and potentially a greater challenge — between an animated and live-action movie is time. Whereas a film crew drives to a location and shoots a scene and is done, multiple departments at DreamWorks animation studios work together for sometimes open-ended periods to develop a scene or sequence, Lamb said.

“Unlike live action, you can’t just drive a half-hour to a location and film,” Lamb said. “The biggest challenge is always the clock.

There’s always something you wished you could’ve done but you can’t, because there’s no time or you’re over budget or it’s not what the director wants.”

Lamb said he decided animation was the way to go during his college years, but he had always found inspiration in figurative work. His parents are both artists and so he always had access to a studio, where could experiment with drawing and painting, Lamb said.

“I’ve been around art constantly,” he said. “I was super-inspired by comic books and video games growing up.”

He spent his years at Skyline honing his skills in teacher Dan Ramirez’s art courses. Throughout his three years in college, Lamb led art contests among his peers and roommates, Pyle said, and always strived to make his work better. He became an artistic chameleon.

“Tim was a rare and exceptionally motivated and gifted crafts-

Darrell Ray Thompson

Darrell Ray Thompson, 68, of Packwood, Wash., passed away Dec. 12, 2010 at home.

He was born May Darrell Thompson 28, 1942, in Sharon, N.D., the son of late Gilman and Ida Thompson. He was the fifthborn of six children. On June 25, 1965, he married Cheryl Brown in Issaquah.

He graduated from Issaquah High School in 1960, subsequently attending Automation Institute and the University of Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1960s. After his discharge, he was employed by various businesses, pursuing his chosen field in data processing.

His 2009 retirement followed 25 years of self-employment as a software developer, a career he loved. Playing golf was his passion; traveling the U.S. in his motor home was a dream

man. He was very receptive to learning and driven to make everything better than he did before,” Pyle said. “If I could hire him back to the Academy of Arts, I would do it immediately.”

Before graduating the art academy, Lamb went to work for videogame animator Activision, he said. That led to his job at DreamWorks.

“Having been in the art business for so many years … I know how difficult it is to come to a place where what you do is recognized and appreciated by people,” said Jim Lamb, Tim’s father. “It’s a nice place for Tim to be.”

When not in meetings with producers and directors, Lamb said he gets to develop characters via drawing and painting.

He’s currently working on numerous titles DreamWorks had yet to announce, but he previously worked on “Monsters vs.

Aliens” and “Madagascar 2.” The work entails a keen eye for and knowledge of color, and a natural ability to conceptualize consistent character looks and traits, he said. What he likes most about his work is that it’s fresh and on the cutting edge of the movie industry.

“Tim’s strong point has always been his ability to observe things and to draw,” Jim Lamb said. “We knew early on Tim was likely going to be an artist because of the way Tim observed things.”

While he is a full-time lead artist with DreamWorks, Lamb said he also does some work on the side as an independent comic illustrator. He hopes to do more personal work, as well as get some of his art shown in galleries

come true.

Survivors include his loving wife Cheryl; two sons, Mike (Julie) Thompson, of Des Moines, and Glen (Christine) Thompson, of Federal Way; three sisters, Wanda (Dick) Dickson, of Sammamish, Donna (Larry) Brandt, of Kennewick, and Gayle Miller, of Federal Way; stepmother Selma Thompson; grandchildren Gunnar Thompson, of Des Moines, and Gabrielle Thompson, of Federal Way; sister-in-law Beverly Thompson, of Renton; and brother-in-law Tom Brady, of Las Vegas.

His sister Irene Brady and brother Gordon Thompson preceded him in death.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA. A reception will follow.

Remembrances may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plains, IL 60018 or www.abta.org.

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

in the Bay Area. Lamb is also working on a graphic novel, he said.

“I hold Tim in incredibly high regard,” Pyle said. “A magic comes out the ends of his fingers.”

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

Recycle compact fluorescent light bulbs for free Most folks know not to toss compact fluorescent lightbulbs into the trashcan, but recycling the curlicueshaped bulbs can be a problem.

Now, residents can recycle the bulbs at the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District, 1510 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. The district has set up a collection box in the lobby. The recycling effort — held in conjunction with Puget Sound Energy — aims to collect 50,000 bulbs. The campaign has netted 12,000 bulbs so far. The drive does not accept linear fluorescent bulbs.

The drive comes as compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, gain

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early marriage. They now live in a rescue center, according to a press release from Jan Holeman.

The Holemans decided to host the tournament after they heard about the girls from a friend, Margo Day. Day had returned from an African safari trip with a changed outlook on life, according to the press release, and had since headed the efforts to build the school, which will open in May. Randy and Jan Holeman founded Karate West in 1989 in Issaquah. The Holemans moved

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with laces of adjacent strings tied together — a visual he realized had a striking resemblance to a circle of people holding hands.

At first, Vercheak said he nearly threw the photo away, as it had not turned out as nicely as he had hoped.

“I didn’t like it at all,” he said, adding that he had considered instead submitting a photo of the Space Needle.

When the news arrived that he was advancing to the state competition, he was shocked.

“I wasn’t expecting it at all,” he said with a laugh.

Clark Elementary School fourth-grader Kerrek Matson took a different approach to the Reflections theme. He drew a

popularity due to low energy use and eco-friendliness, but the bulbs contain small amounts of mercury and should not be tossed into the garbage. Find a complete list of drop-off points in the area at the

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the facility to its current location in Sammamish in 1995 and eventually opened a second facility on Mercer Island. The schools have about 1,000 members, according to the Karate West website.

Randy, a fifth-degree black belt, has trained more than 520 students to achieve the rank of black belt, the website said. The Holemans have also supported Sammamish organizations like the Joshua P. Williams Foundation, International Smile Power and Compassion2One. Christopher Huber: 392-6434, ext. 242 or chuber@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

WINNERS Find a complete list of students whose art qualified for the state level of Reflections competition at www.issaquahpress.com.

menagerie of animals, including owls, humpback whales, manta rays, porcupines, elk, eagles, cheetahs and warthogs.

Together, we can save native species he said, explaining, “It’s about saving the world and providing a place for animals to live.”

Ari Cetron: 392-6434, ext. 233, or samrev@isspress.com. Reporters Laura Geggel and Tim Pfarr contributed to this story. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

regional recycling website, www.takeitbacknetwork.org. Or, contact water district Conservation Specialist Janet Sailer at 392-6256, ext. 204, or janet.sailer@sammplat.wa.org to learn more.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011

Ready to compete against NCAA’s elite

Shorthanded Spartans win twice

Liberty High’s Chandler Jenkins dives into the recruiting process, aiming to play college football

The Skyline High School boys basketball team was missing one of its key players last week, but the Spartans still won a pair of 4A KingCo Conference games.

Skyline, 4-1 in league play and just two game behind leader Newport, played without Kasen Williams, who spent last week in San Antonio, practicing with the West team for the Jan. 8 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

By Tim Pfarr Issaquah Press reporter f you see him on the other side of the field, you had better hope he is on your team, because when the clock starts, he is going to fight for the win with fervid intensity. Always.

So it might be best to get out of the way before he runs over you.

This is the force football and basketball athlete Chandler Jenkins has brought to Liberty High School ever year he has sported a Patriots’ uniform. Now, as a senior, Jenkins is nearing graduation and the opportunity to bring his talents to the college level.

The running back and defensive back has received scholarship offers to play football at the Air Force Academy, Eastern Washington University and the University of Wyoming, and he has also garnered interest from nine other programs, including those at the University of Washington and Boise State University.

Although Jenkins said he isn’t sure what college he will attend, the talent he has exhibited during his high school years has blown away those around him.

“Chandler has always been super athletic and super competitive,” Liberty head football coach Steve Valach said. “I think it’s his competitive drive that’s really in an elite class.”

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As a youngster Jenkins’ athletic and competitive roots can be traced back to the muddy fields and oversized helmets of Pee Wee club football, where, at the age of 6, Jenkins

Former Spartan helps Eastern win national title Tyler Washburn, a former Skyline High School football standout, started at middle linebacker for Eastern Washington University on Jan. 7 and helped the Eagles defeat Delaware 20-19 in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision title game in Frisco, Texas.

Washburn was one of the key

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defensive players in Eastern Washington’s run to the title. He scored a key touchdown on a fumble recovery Dec. 17 to help Eastern Washington defeat Villanova 41-31 in a semifinal at Cheney.

The former Spartan had 10 tackles Dec. 11, when the Eagles defeated North Dakota State 3831 in overtime in the quarterfinals.

Senior tight end Jason Harris, and freshmen Jase Butorac and Evan Day are other former Spartans on the Eastern roster.

“Chandler has always been super athletic and super competitive. I think it’s his competitive drive that’s really in an elite class.”

— Steve Valach

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Liberty head football coach

suited up in an older age division alongside his brother Jordan. He had consistently attended his brother’s practices until the organizers simply permitted him to join the team.

Jenkins played numerous positions as a youngster, including tight end, and relied on speed much more than strength until reaching high school.

“When you’re younger, if you’re fast, usually you can just run your way back and forth around the field until you score,” Jenkins said with a laugh about youth football.

“That’s just what I kind of did back in the day.”

Each winter, he traded in his cleats for basketball shoes and was coached by his father, Cephus Jenkins, who had been a point guard on the Liberty basketball team in the early 1980s.

In the spring, Jenkins played shortstop on the baseball diamond, and beginning in middle school, he picked up track and field as well. It was the friendships he made on each sports team and the thrill of winning that kept him going.

Although Jordan was playing See JENKINS, Page B5

BY GREG FARRAR

Chandler Jenkins, Liberty senior guard, puts two points in Dec. 3 during the Patriots' basketball game against Sammamish.

See BASKETBALL, Page B5

Pflaumer’s flurry finishes Spartans 47-44 Brady’s 17 helps Eagles stay undefeated in the Crest Division

By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter Issaquah High School basketball standout Maddey Pflaumer couldn’t have picked a better time to hit her shots. With four minutes, 12 seconds left in the fourth

quarter against district rival Skyline, Pflaumer tied the ballgame at 38-38 after both teams had gone scoreless for more than three minutes. Pflaumer had an off night until then.

But her free throws and a couple of clutch shots from teammates sent the game into overtime. The Spartans, who led all game and seemed to control the tempo throughout, lost composure in the extra quarter.

Issaquah prevailed 47-44 in the 4A KingCo Conference contest after Pflaumer found her groove.

“Every time we play them, the girls find a way to dig deep,” Sky-

Issaquah wrestlers fall to Woodinville The Issaquah High School wrestling team dominated most the of lower weights Jan. 5, but the Eagles lost the upper weights and fell to host Woodinville 42-36 in a 4A KingCo Conference match.

Charles Tilton (112), Jerdon Helgeson (130), Almen Thorpe (140), David White (145) and Cody Duke (152) had pins for Issaquah.

Patriots pummel Totems in wrestling The Liberty High School wrestling team overwhelmed visiting Sammamish 60-9 Jan. 6 in a

BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER

See ROUNDUP, Page B5

Despite his absence, Skyline had other players step up to beat Ballard 68-60 Jan. 4 and Issaquah 69-46 Jan. 7.

In the game with Ballard, Skyline outscored the host Beavers 14-6 in overtime to cap a comefrom-behind victory. Skyline trailed by eight points entering the third period but outscored Ballard 18-10 to send the game into overtime.

Bryan Cikatz and Will Parker each scored 21 points for Skyline.

Salim Gloyd, of Ballard, led all players with 29 points.

Against Issaquah, Skyline shot to a 17-7 first-quarter lead and stayed in front for good. The host Spartans put Issaquah away in the fourth quarter by outscoring the Eagles 20-7.

Teran Togia paced a well-balance Skyline offense with 17 points. Cikatz added 16 points, Parker and Lucas Shannon each had 13 points.

Nick Price, of Issaquah, led all players with 21 points.

Issaquah, 1-5 in KingCo play,

Haley Smith, Skyline sophomore guard, takes a fall-away shot with Issaquah defenders in her face during the third quarter Jan. 7.

line coach Greg Bruns said. “We did good the whole game. We just got tired and lazy.”

Skyline powered through the Issaquah defense from the onset, but as both teams would see, the ball just wouldn’t go in on those easy shots. The Spartans took an 11-8 lead over Issaquah into the second quarter. Skyline’s defense held strong down low and stifled Pflaumer’s game. But Blaire Brady, Issaquah’s senior guard, and Sabrina Norton, a junior forward, proved too elusive for Skyline. Brady, despite drawing four fouls, had seven points in the first half.

“We had our chances for sure and had a hard time putting the ball in the net,” said Issaquah coach Kathy Gibson. “They presented all sorts of challenges for us.”

Skyline led 29-23 at halftime and looked like it would hold the lead.

“In the first half, Skyline just came out ready to play,” said Brady.

But Issaquah came out ready in the second half, pressing harder on defense and hitting a few more key shots.

“That’s where we start … with our defense,” said Brady.

As momentum shifted and both teams struggled on offense, Issaquah narrowed the deficit to 38-36 to end the third quarter.

Megan Weideman, Skyline’s standout junior post, finished the game with 14 points. Lindsey Nicholson had nine and Haley Smith, who pressured the Issaquah defense all game, scored seven. Senior post Michelle Bretl finished with six points for the Spartans.

“We just needed to hustle more,” said Weideman. “We just lost it.”

For Issaquah, Brady led with 17 points in the end. She went 3-for8 from the free-throw line.

Pflaumer finished with 10 points,

BY CHRISTOPHER HUBER

Maddey Pflaumer, Issaquah senior forward, drives past Skyline's Michelle Bretl during the first quarter of their Jan. 7 basketball game. including making six of 10 free throws. Norton had 10 points and sophomore guard Aimee Brakken had six. “(Skyline is) a good team, and always it’s the game both teams come pumped up for,” Brady said.

The Eagles, who lead the Crest Division with a 5-0 record, capped a big week Jan. 8 when they beat the visiting Eastlake Wolves, 61-48. Norton led Issaquah with 21 points. She scored 11 of those points in the second half. Norton also had nine rebounds. The home contest was just the second of the season for the Issaquah girls.

Issaquah won its home debut Jan. 5 by defeating Garfield 6457. Prior to this game, Issaquah had played all its games this season on the road.

Brady led Issaquah with 20 points. Pflaumer contributed 19 points and Norton added 14 points.

KingCo play and 9-4 on the season, shut out Ballard 1-0 in the third quarter. Smith and Weideman each scored 11 points for Skyline.

Spartans down Ballard Skyline defeated visiting Ballard 48-33 Jan. 5. Skyline, 3-3 in

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Liberty whips Interlake Liberty bounced back from a tough defeat Jan. 7 to cruise by host Interlake 63-31 in a 3A/2A KingCo contest. The Patriots took control of the game early, outscoring the Saints 15-4 in the first quarter. Danni Sjolander topped Liberty with 18 points and Aspen Winegar added 16.

The Patriots, 4-2 in league play and 8-4 on the season, lost to host Lake Washington 44-39 Jan. 5.

Liberty led 21-13 at halftime and was tied with Lake Washington at 29-all after the third quarter.

However, the Patriots couldn’t stop the Kangaroos in the final period.

Sjolander topped Liberty with 13 points.

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lost to host Garfield 89-55 Jan. 4.

Garfield raced to a 17-9 firstquarter lead and steadily pulled away.

Price topped Issaquah with 22 points. Garfield’s Tony Wroten led all players with 29 points.

Liberty boys lose in 2 OTs Liberty put forth a strong effort Jan. 4 but it just wasn’t enough as the host Patriots lost to Lake Washington 79-73 in a doubleovertime thriller.

Liberty made a valiant comeback after falling behind by 14 points in the first quarter. In fact, the Patriots, 3-7 on the season, cut their deficit to six points at halftime and surged ahead in the third quarter to lead 50-45.

Lake Washington outscored Liberty 23-18 in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. The teams were deadlocked at 70-all after the first overtime. Lake Washington outscored the Patriots 9-3 in the second overtime to win the game.

Chandler Jenkins paced the Patriots with 19 points. Tynan Gilmore added 18 points, Kylan Marlow had 13 points and Jake Bainton had 12 points for Liberty.

Lake Washington’s Matt Staudacher had a game-high 33 points.

Liberty bounced back Jan. 7 to overwhelm host Interlake 72-43.

Jake Bainton topped the Patriots with 14 points. Ryan Agnew and Jenkins each scored 11 points.

Liberty led 14-6 after the first quarter and held a commanding 18-point lead at halftime.

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3A/2A KingCo Conference match.

Neil Chakravarty (103), Michael Shawn (119), Nate Sjoholm (125), Hamilton Noel (152) and Noel Brandon (189) had pins for the Patriots.

Austin Sivret (112) and Jay Chakravarty (160) won their matches with major decisions.

Spartans take third at Liberty Invitational The Skyline High School wrestling team edged host Liberty for third place Jan. 8 at the annual Liberty Invitational.

Inglemoor finished first with 219 points. Eastlake was second with 154 and followed by Skyline with 136 and Liberty with 135.5.

Liberty had two individual champions. Hamilton Noel won the 152-pound class with a 20-5 victory against Skyline’s Michael Mecham. Jay Chakravarty won the 160-pound class by defeating teammate Shane Small 7-0.

Liberty gymnasts take second The Liberty High School gymnastics team finished second Jan. 6 in a three-team 3A/2A KingCo Conference meet at Mercer Island.

Mercer Island won the meet with 149.2 points. Liberty was second with 142.3 points and Bellevue took third with 131.15 points.

Liberty's Tia Riley finished second in the all-around with a 31.2 score and teammate Hannah Bergam was third at 30.15. Riley and Mercer Island's Tonayo Crow tied for first place on the uneven parallel bars with 7.4 scores.

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Jenkins: ‘Just run as fast as you can’ FROM PAGE B4

running back at Liberty when Jenkins was in sixth grade, Chandler had starting catching Valach’s attention.

A football machine As a high school freshman, Chandler Jenkins began bulking up, eventually growing into his 5foot 10-inch, 170-pound frame.

He suited up with the varsity football team his freshman year, and although he had just two starts his first year, he managed to make a splash, running for 100 yards on just seven carries against Mercer Island High School, Valach recalled.

“He definitely got some real varsity experience,” Valach said.

By his sophomore year, he started every game time at running back, and by his junior year in 2009, he began starting as a defensive back as well.

In the 2009 season, he led the team in rushing and total yardage, racking up 1,345 yards rushing, 762 yards receiving and a team-leading 22 total touchdowns, helping the Patriots advance to the 3A state championship game, which the Patriots ultimately lost to division rival Bellevue Wolverines 23-17. Jenkins said this ride to the championship game was one of his two favorite memories from his career as a Liberty athlete.

Although the Patriots were not able to relive the success of the 2009 season as a team, Jenkins continued to improve as a senior in 2010, carrying the team on his back at times and making enormous plays. He was selected as the 3A/2A KingCo Conference Offensive Player of the Year and named to the all-state team.

During his senior season, he recorded a whopping 1,795 rushing yards, 439 receiving yards, 286 kickoff return yards for an average of nearly 36 yards per return and three interceptions, including one against Mount Si High School, which Jenkins said is his other favorite memory as a Patriot.

The Patriots were down 17-14 to the Wildcats, and with 1 minute and 54 seconds left in the game, Jenkins intercepted a pass from Wildcat quarterback Ian Ilgenfritz at the Mount Si 28-yard line, taking it back all the way to goal line.

“It’s just adrenaline,” he said.

“I don’t even remember what I was thinking. Just run as fast as you can to the end zone, just going crazy. You don’t know what to do after. It was a great feeling.”

Valach said the interception and touchdown return was stunning.

“The game was over,” he said.

“I’ve never seen anything like that.”

Senior lineman Kylan Marlow, who grew up playing sports with Jenkins, said playing being a

teammate on the football field throughout high school was inspirational.

“As a lineman, blocking for him, it just made me want to block harder,” he said. “I knew he was going to run as hard as he could, every play, no matter what.”

Liberty quarterback Trey Wheeler described Jenkins as a stud, and football and basketball teammate Tynan Gilmore, a sophomore, said Jenkins is always dependable.

“He’s just so versatile and just good at everything he does,” Gilmore said. “I don’t know how he does it. You can just lean on him for a play.”

An athlete of all seasons On the basketball court, Jenkins has led the team in scoring since his sophomore year at Liberty, recording 229 points 224 points his sophomore and junior year respectively, and 104 points so far in the 2010-11 season.

Jenkins also joined the track and field team his sophomore year, qualifying for the state championships in the high jump, long jump and triple jump. He said he plans to return to track and field for his senior year, participating in the jumping events as well as the 100-meter relay.

However, he said he won’t do the 100-meter dash, as it there is too much pressure.

“I get way too nervous for the 100,” he said. “That’s why I never want to run that.”

After his sophomore year doing track and field, Jenkins turned to a different spring sport during his junior year, joined a rugby club along with football teammates Drez Henfield and Jacob Daniels, leading the rugby team to the state championship game, although it had lost the final match.

Jenkins said he would have started playing rugby sooner had he known how much fun it was.

“It’s kind of a whole different

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group of people,” Jenkins said about rugby. “It’s just kind of those people that get you pumped. They want to hit everybody.”

But isn’t rugby one of the most brutal sports played?

“The hits that you take in rugby are not nearly as big,” he said “It’s never really just head-on like football. Everybody’s not just trying to blow you up. I definitely have more headaches from playing football than rugby.”

Jenkins said he will be back on the rugby field this spring in addition to track and field.

The future Although Jenkins said he is unsure if or from what school he will accept a football scholarship offer, he said he definitely plans to keep playing football in college, possibly even as a walk-on if he chooses to attend a college without Jenkins said recruiters have told him he would be able play the position of his choice at the college level, and despite his monstrous statistics as running back, Jenkins said he feels he plays at the highest level as a defensive back, where success often comes down to who is the better athlete.

“I like the feeling of just oneon-one, locking someone down,” he said.

As thrilling as making the big play on defense may be, he said it still couldn’t compare with the thrill of scoring a touchdown.

Valach said the program Jenkins joins — whatever it may be — is in for a treat, as Jenkins is the football player he ever coached.

“He’s going to eligible, he’s going to compete every day in practice and he’s going to make plays for them,” he said. “Somebody is going to be really, really happy for the next four years.”

BY GREG FARRAR

Connor Biehl, of Liberty, swims the breaststroke leg of his winning 200-yard individual medley race Jan. 6 against Sammamish at Julius Boehm Pool.

Patriots exploit depth to sweep Sammamish The Liberty High School boys swimming team swept all three relays Jan. 6 and showed its superior depth as the Patriots cruised past visiting Sammamish 118-64 in a 3A/2A KingCo Conference meet at Julius Boehm Pool.

Logan Briggs, who won the 100 butterfly, anchored the winning 200-yard freestyle and 400 freestyle relays. He also swam on the Patriots’ winning 200 medley relay.

Briggs won the 100 butterfly in 55.68 to lead a Liberty sweep of

the top three places in the race.

Connor Biehl was second and David Adams took third.

Liberty also captured the top three places in the 500 freestyle.

Thomas Hughes was first with Max Greenwald second and Greg Murashige third.

Kevin Hays, Raymond Ha and Luke Duschl also swam with Briggs on the three winning relays.

Other Liberty first places came from Biehl in the 200 individual medley and Jesse Herrild in diving.

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Prep boys basketball 4A KingCo Conference CREST DIVISION

Newport Redmond Skyline Eastlake Issaquah CROWN DIVISION

League W L 6 1 5 1 4 1 1 5 1 5

Season W L 9 2 8 4 7 3 4 7 4 8

League W L 7 0 4 3 3 3 2 4 1 5 0 6

Season W L 10 1 9 3 6 5 3 7 5 6 3 7

Garfield Inglemoor Ballard Roosevelt Woodinville Bothell Jan. 4 Games Skyline 68, Ballard 60 (OT) Newport 62, Bothell 57 Garfield 89, Issaquah 55 Redmond 61, Roosevelt 52 Woodinville 81, Eastlake 63 Jan. 5 Game Garfield 69, Inglemoor 49 Jan. 7 Games Inglemoor 70, Bothell 65 Redmond 57, Newport 45 Garfield 81, Ballard 67 Roosevelt 40, Woodinville 39 Skyline 69, Issaquah 46

Eastside Catholic - Joey Schreiber 19, Matt Callans 12, Trey Reynolds 4, Eddie Janicki 3, Austin Soukup 0.

Nathan Hale - Gadisa Margarsa 15, Julijs Pruzinskis 14, Badhasa Margarsa 10, Suvon Webber 3, Destin Kawaka 2, Daniel Perlmutter 2, Yuki Toyoda 2.

Jan. 7 Game RAINIER BEACH 74, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 69 Eastside Catholic 15 12 9 33 - 69 Rainier Beach 23 19 16 16 - 74 Eastside Catholic - Skyler White 22, Joey Schreiber 14, Matt Callans 12, Hunter Clements 5, Jack McCarthy 4, Eddie Janicki 3, Mike Rambaldini 3, Trey Reynolds 3, Chevy Walker 3.

Rainier Beach - Michael Middlebrooks 25, Lavell White 15, Hikeem Stewart 12, Kadeem Stewart 9, Jafer Perkins 6, Darien Moungvang 5, Keiwuan Miller 2.

Jan. 8 Game LAKESIDE 65, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 53 Eastside Catholic 12 12 16 13 - 53 Lakeside 18 13 20 14 - 65 Eastside Catholic - Joey Schreiber 12, Matt Callans 11, Hunter Clements 11, Jake Springfield 7, Skyler White 6, Mike Rambaldini 2, Trey Reynolds 2, Chevy Walker 2, Jack McCarthy 0.

Lakeside - Adam Harrell 26, Kyle McAndrews 10, Tyler Gregg 9, Daley Seaton 8, Lewis Cramer 7, Tramaine Isabell 5, Patrick Corry 0, Liam Jernudd 0.

Prep girls basketball 4A KingCo Conference CREST DIVISION

SKYLINE 68, BALLARD 60 (OT) Skyline 12 18 6 18 14 - 68 Ballard 18 11 15 10 6 - 60 Skyline - Bryan Cikatz 21, Will Parker 21, Max Browne 8, Teran Togia 8, Lucas Shannon 6, Jonah Eastern 4, Mason Gregory 0, J.T. Lew 0, Isaiah Richmond 0, Jordan Simone 0.

Ballard - Nick Onstad-Hawes 7, Salim Gloyd 29, Brad Baker 5, Stuart MacGeorge 3, Domisi Thrash 2, Johnny Verduin 2, Seth Berger 12, Bryan Rubright 0.

SKYLINE 69, ISSAQUAH 46 Issaquah 7 14 18 7 - 46 Skyline 17 15 17 20 - 69 Issaquah - Nick Price 21, Fletcher Martin 9, Steven Rael 2, Uwila Simposya 8, Nik Landdeck 2, Evan Peterson 2, Derek Quan 2, Drew Danner 0, Eric Lemke 0, Corey Nevin 0, Brian Watson 0, Cole Westover 0, Taylor Wyman 0.

Skyline - Teran Togia 17, Bryan Cikatz 16, Will Parker 13, Lucas Shannon 13, Jonah Eastern 5, Jordon Simone 4, Andrew Giese 0, Mason Gregory 0, J.T. Lew 0, Addison McIrvin 0, Blake Omlin 0, Jim Wackerhagen 0.

GARFIELD 89, ISSAQUAH 55 Issaquah 9 18 17 11 - 55 Garfield 17 25 30 17 - 89 Issaquah - Nick Price 22, Steven Rael 8, Nik Landdeck 7, Drew Danner 5, Derek Quan 3, Uwila Simposya 3, Cole Westover 3, Eric Lemke 2, Evan Peterson 2, Arian Ghavivel 0, Sean Lancaster 0, Corey Nevin 0, Brian Watson 0, Taylor Wyman 0.

Garfield - Pierre Wright 9, Tony Wroten 29, Tucker Haymond 14, Daeshon Hall 11, Will Dorsey 5, Des’juan Newton 5, Chris Michael Garrett 4, Ruben Palmer 3, Glenn Brooks 2, Daniel Greer 2, Demario Hall 2, Garrett Hopper 2, Jonah Golden 1.

WOODINVILLE 81, EASTLAKE 63 Eastlake 10 14 19 20 - 63 Woodinville 17 27 19 18 - 81 Eastlake - Brandon Lester 20, Conner Iraola 16, Nick Kassuba 8, Abdu Elkugia 6, Colin Nelson 4, Mike Hwang 3, Eric Holmdahl 2, Mike Langsen 2, Matt Uhlar 2, Stuart Evans 0, Jared Files 0, Lawrence Lucas 0, Lance Marxen 0, Forrest Perry 0.

Woodinville - Brad Burn 6, Tony Montano 21, Peter Flint 15, Austin Bonvaliet 11, Joseph Reavley 11, Matt San Martino 6, Brett Arrivey 4, Robbie Jackson 4, Daniel Clark 3, Corbin Callahan 0, Naime Fame 0, Matt Laitala 0, Chris Logan 0, Jake Miller 0.

3A/2A KingCo Conference League W L 5 1 5 1 4 2 3 3 3 3 2 4 2 4 0 6

Season W L 10 2 8 3 7 4 8 4 5 7 4 7 3 9 1 11

Mercer Island Bellevue Lake Washington Sammamish Mount Si Liberty Juanita Interlake Jan. 4 Games Bellevue 61, Mount Si 55 Juanita 58, Sammamish 54 Lake Washington 79, Liberty 73 Mercer Island 69, Interlake 41 Jan. 7 Games Lake Washington 69, Bellevue 66 Mercer Island 67, Juanita 35 Mount Si 53, Sammamish 46 Liberty 72, Interlake 43

LIBERTY 72, INTERLAKE 43 Liberty 14 23 15 20 - 72 Interlake 6 13 8 16 - 43 Liberty - Jake Bainton 14, Ryan Agnew 11, Chandler Jenkins 11, Kylan Marlow 8, Tynan Gilmore 6, Zach Good 6, BJ Demps 4, Jordan West 3, Robbie Thomas 2, Dawson Solly 1.

Interlake - Eric Ritter 10, Austin Strother 8, Dexter Barcus-Glover 6, Nick Roth 6, Sam Shank 6, Mo Bah 2, Taylor Hallock 2, Marco Simpliciano 2, Carl Saring 1, Colton Faber 0, Anel Kovac 0.

LAKE WASHINGTON 79, LIBERTY 73 (OT) Lake Washington 20 15 10 23 2 9 - 79 Liberty 6 23 21 18 2 3 - 79 Lake Washington - Matt Staudacher 33, Kramer Taylor 18, Guy Lynott 14, Robert Reyes 9, Tate Coddington 2, Darien Nelson-Henry 2, Drew Doane 1, Cody Bernstein 0.

Liberty - Chandler Jenkins 19, Tynan Gilmore 18, Kylan Marlow 13, Jake Bainton 12, BJ Demps 7, Zach Good 4, Dawson Solly 0, Ben Wessel 0, Jordan West 0.

Metro League Jan. 4 Game NATHAN HALE 48, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 38 Eastside Catholic 8 7 10 13 - 38 Nathan Hale 10 4 14 20 - 48

Issaquah Eastlake Skyline Newport Redmond CROWN DIVISION

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

Season W L 7 3 9 2 9 4 5 6 3 8

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

Season W L 8 2 8 5 6 5 4 4 2 5 2 9

Inglemoor Woodinville Roosevelt Garfield Ballard Bothell Jan. 5 Games Woodinville 65, Eastlake 53 Issaquah 64, Garfield 57 Skyline 48, Ballard 33 Newport 54, Bothell 37 Jan. 7 Games Inglemoor 56, Bothell 47 Newport 45, Redmond 33 Roosevelt 52, Woodinville 40 Issaquah 47, Skyline 44 Jan. 8 Game Issaquah 61, Eastlake 48

Metro League Jan. 5 Game EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 53, NATHAN HALE 38 Eastside Catholic 8 16 21 8 - 53 Nathan Hale 10 7 8 13 - 39 Eastside Catholic - Michaela O’Rourke 21, Colleen Nuss 8, Lauren Johnson 7, Shelby Newell 7, Shannon Graves 5, Alex Johnston 3, Emma Burnham 2, Megan Drews 0, Danielle Leider 0.

Nathan Hale - Gabby Evans 11, Hannah Evans 9, Emily Rimer 8, Maddy Burton 5, Kari Courtade 2, Malia Wells 2, Shawna Ferguson-Hill 1, Hannah Gose 0, Adriana Lewis 0, Megan Mooney 0.

Jan. 7 Game EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 54, RAINIER BEACH 21 Eastside Catholic 20 16 4 14 - 54 Rainier Beach 2 2 6 11 - 21 Eastside Catholic - Lauren Johnson 11, Shelby Newell 10, Michaela O’Rourke 10, Shannon Graves 7, Danielle Leider 6, Alex Johnston 4, Colleen Nuss 4, Emma Burnham 2, Megan Drews 0.

Rainier Beach - Taylor Anderson 15, Morae Hampton 6, Ashari Grant 0, Bridgette Rule 0, Erin Ray 0.

Jan. 8 Game LAKESIDE 52, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 32 Eastside Catholic 7 16 0 9 - 32 Lakeside 8 16 10 18 - 52 Eastside Catholic - Michaela O’Rourke 16, Lauren Johnson 9, Emma Burnham 3, Megan Drews 2, Shelby Newell 2, Shannon Graves 0, Alex Johnston 0.

Lakeside - Danielle Estell 9, Madeline Rathbun 7, Whitney Best 6, Jade Blake-Whitney 6, Zoe Walker 6, Christina Cheledinas 5, Kaylee Best 4, Makayla Dejang 4, Grace Noah 3, Avalon Igawa 2, Lauren Estell 0.

4A KingCo Conference

ISSAQUAH 47, SKYLINE 44 (OT) Issaquah 8 15 13 5 6 - 47 Skyline 11 18 8 3 3 - 44 Issaquah - Blaire Brady 17, Sabrina Norton 10, Maddey Pflaumer 10, Aimee Brakken 6, Brooke Miller 2, Mackenzie Schiltz 2, Quincey Gibson 0, Taryn Holmes 0, Ngozi Monu 0, Dayna Talley 0, Mackenzie Wieburg 0.

Skyline - Megan Weideman 14, Lindsey Nicholson 9, Haley Smith 7, Michelle Bretl 6, Christy Cofano 3, Anne Luempert 3, Morgan Farrar 2, Allie Wyszynski 0.

ISSAQUAH 64, GARFIELD 57 Garfield - Renee Dillard-Brown 20, Nyasha Sarju 17, Cora McManus 10, Zonyia Cormier 6, Quierra Farr 2, Aiden Maloney-Bertelli 2, Bria Lancaster 0, Alicia Williams 0.

Issaquah - Blaire Brady 20, Maddey Pflaumer 19, Sabrina Norton 14, Aimee Brakken 4, Brooke Miller 2, Ngozi Monu 2, Dayna Talley 2, Mackenzie Schiltz 1, Taryn Holmes 0, Mackenzie Wieburg 0.

SKYLINE 48, BALLARD 33 Ballard 4 13 0 16 - 33 Skyline 11 12 11 14 - 48 Ballard - Elena Deweese 11, Theresa Moriarity 9, Imani Bender 8, Samantha Hall 3, Maddie Soukup 2, Morgan Bailess 0, Shelby Bailess 0, Nancy McGeorge 0, Riley Soukup 0, Beverly Verduin 0.

Skyline - Haley Smith 11, Megan Weideman 11, Michelle Bretl 6, Susie Tinker 6, Lindsey Nicholson 4, Rachel Shim 3, Cristy Cofano 2, Morgan Farrar 2, Anne Luempert 2, Allie Wyszynski 1.

WOODINVILLE 65, EASTLAKE 53 Woodinville 19 17 19 10 - 65 Eastlake 13 9 10 21 - 53 Woodinville - Melissa Gilkey 29, Ali Forde 14, Alexis McLeod 6, Carmen Vasilatos 5, Rita Date 3, Kim Frost 2, Deidre Miller 2, Amanda Skalabrin 2, Makenna Weir 2, Katie Englebrecht 0.

Eastlake - Bella Zennan 15, Caleigh McCabe 14, Kendra Morrison 9, Lauren Files 8, Katy Ainslie 4, Sam Naluai 3, Rachel Ainslie 0, Taylor Boe 0, Abby Carlson 0, Sarah Coyan 0, Ann Heine 0, Ellie Mortenson 0.

3A/2A KingCo Conference Juanita Mount Si Lake Washington Liberty Mercer Island Interlake Bellevue Sammamish Jan. 4 Game Sammamish 67, Forest Ridge 16 Jan. 5 Games Lake Washington 44, Liberty 39

LIBERTY 63, INTERLAKE 31 Liberty 15 14 20 14 - 63 Interlake 4 11 7 9 - 31 Liberty - Danni Sjolander 18, Aspen Winegar 16, Sierra Carlson 7, Karlie Ludwig 2, Halie Ericksen 5, Stephanie Yea 5, Megan Tsutakawa 4, Delane Agnew 3, Maddie Birdsall 3, Morgan Safley 0.

Interlake - Lauren Van Draanen 11, Cate Mueller 6, Cassidy McDermott 4, Emma Bergstrom 3, Margo Parker 3, Hannah Pratt 3, Eboney Jackson 0, Caeleigh Randolph-Schutlz 1, Marta Mueller 0, Emma Ostlund 0.

LAKE WASHINGTON 44, LIBERTY 39 Liberty 6 15 8 10 - 39 Lake Washington 10 3 16 15 - 44 Liberty - Danni Sjolander 13, Halie Ericksen 8, Aspen Winegar 8, Sierra Carlson 4, Karlie Ludwig 2, Megan Tsutakawa 2, Stephanie Yea 2, Delane Agnew 0.

Lake Washington - Kat Whitfield 15, Hunter Hopkins 10, Whitney Dunlap 8, Taylor Solomon 7, Melissa Wilson 4, Cassie Lively 0, Megan Walsh 0, Jessica Washington 0, Peyton Wozeniak 0.

Prep wrestling

ISSAQUAH 61, EASTLAKE 48 Eastlake 9 16 5 18 - 48 Issaquah 15 14 14 18 - 61 Eastlake - Kendra Morrison 21, Taylor Boe 6, Caleigh McCabe 6, Katy Ainslie 4, Abby Carlson 4, Bella Zennan 4, Sam Naluai 2, Lauren Files 1, Sarah Coyan 0, Ann Heine 0.

Issaquah - Sabrina Norton 21, Blaire Brady 11, Maddey Pflaumer 8, Aimee Brakken 5, Taryn Holmes 5, Ngozi Monu 4, Mackenzie Schiltz 3, Brooke Miller 2, Morgan Young 2, Dayna Talley 0.

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

Mount Si 44, Bellevue 26 Juanita 73, Sammamish 26 Mercer Island 77, Interlake 47 Jan. 7 Games Lake Washington 45, Bellevue 41 Juanita 76, Mercer Island 61 Mount Si 52, Sammamish 10 Liberty 63, Interlake 31

Season W L 10 2 9 3 8 3 8 4 7 6 5 6 3 9 2 7

Jan. 5 Match WOODINVILLE 42, ISSAQUAH 36 103: Louden Ivey (Iss) won by forfeit. 112: Charles Tilton (Iss) p. Mitch Vandenberg, 1:47. 119: Adolfo Dedios (W) maj. dec. Stefano Erickson, 16-7. 125: Garrett Foss-Rapass (W) tech. fall Caleb Pearson, 19-3.

130: Jerdon Helgeson (Iss) p. Connor McCaw, 1:45.

135: Riley Hersey (W) p. Damian Piquot-Charles, 0:37.

140: Almen Thorpe (Iss) p. Kurtis Max, 1:55. 145: David White (Iss) p. Anthony Nowak, 1:34. 152: Cody Duke (Iss) p. Stewart Harrison, 2:52. 160: Lucas Blasdell (W) d. Tucker Brumely, 15-10. 171: Joe Ip (W) p. Paul Tilton, 2:13. 189: Colter Clinch (W) p. Daniel Fine, 1:16. 215: Jacob Hollister (W) p. Matt Solusod.

285: Jason Burroughs (W) p. Jonathon Norris, 0:51.

Jan. 6 Matches ISSAQUAH 76, BALLARD 12 112: Max Tickman (Iss) p. Dylan Spencer, 1:58.

130: Jerdon Helgeson (Iss) p. Christian Heussy, 4:41.

140: Almen Thorpe (Iss) tech. fall Madison Young, 172. 152: Cody Duke (Iss) p. Benjamin Reyes, 1:05. 160: Tucker Brumley (Iss) tech. fall Kristjan Sigmar, 16-1.

215: Matt Solusod (Iss) p. Jack Dea, 0:49. 285: Marcus Johnson (B) p. Jonathan Norris, 1:36.

SKYLINE 52, REDMOND 21 103: DeMatteo (Sky) won by forfeit. 112: Tono (Sky) won by forfeit. 119: Steciw (Sky) maj. dec. Kelly, 9-0. 125: Kiss (Sky) d. Griffin, 5-4. 130: Ehret (Sky) maj. dec. Carey, 13-2. 135: White (Sky) p. Carr, 3:50.

140: Long (Red) tech. fall Miller, 19-3. 145: Caldwell (Sky) p. Emery, 3:15. 152: McCaslin (Sky) p. Benson, 1:13. 160: Mecham (Sky) maj. dec. Steirer, 9-1. 171: Simov (Red) maj. dec. Sarkosh, 13-2. 189: Glass (Red) p. McAlhaney, 5:10. 215: Turner (Red) won by forfeit.

285: Liao (Sky) won by forfeit.

SKYLINE 65, GARFIELD 15 103: DeMatteo (Sky) won by forfeit. 112: Tono (Sky) won by forfeit. 119: Steciw (Sky) p. Nogawa, 3:01. 125: Kiss (Sky) p. Elder, 0:21. 130: Ehret (Sky) p. Trann, 3:43. 135: Fasil (G) d. White, 11-8. 140: Caldwell (Sky) p. Jacob, 1:17. 145: Miller (Sky) p.

Jackson, 0:45. 152: McCaslin (Sky) p. Lam, 1:10. 160: Mecham (Sky) p. David, 5:16. 171: Sarkosh (Sky) p.

Henok, 2:45. 189: McAlhaney (Sky) p. Henry, 0:38.

215: Garfield won by forfeit. 285: Wes (G) p.

McTiernan, 0:35.

3A/2A KingCo Conference Jan. 6 Match LIBERTY 60, SAMMAMISH 9 103: Neil Chakravarty (Lib) p. Juan Quijada, 1:28.

112: Austin Sivret (Lib) maj. dec. AJ Leitch, 12-2. 119: Michael Shawn (Lib) p. Mitchell Williams, 4:36. 125: Nate Sjoholm (Lib) p. David Bloomsburg, 5:15. 130: Tyler Le (Lib) d. Eliseo Aguirre, 13-5. 135: Riley Richmond (Lib) d. John Hernandez, 14-12. 140: Cobin Beltz (Lib) won by forfeit. 145: Danny Dapper (Lib) d.

Zanwar Faraj, 7-3. 152: Hamilton Noel (Lib) p. Tomas Narvaja, 5:38. 160: Jay Chakravarty (Lib) maj. dec.

Junior Benitez, 13-3. 171: Paco Jacinto (S) d. Shane Small, 5-4. 189: Noel Brandon (Lib) p. Juan Hernandez, 1:47. 215: Nam Nguyen (S) won by forfeit.

285: Luke Oman (Lib) won by forfeit.

Nonleague LIBERTY INVITATIONAL Jan. 8, at Liberty High Team scores: 1, Inglemoor 219; 2, Eastlake 154; 3, Skyline 136; 4, Liberty 135.5; 5, Kent-Meridian 126.5; 6, Highline 114; 7, Redmond 95; 8, Hazen 74.

Finals 103: 1-2, Chris Dallas (East) d. Griffin Hewlett (Sky), 8-1; 3-4, Josh Kluth (Hazen) p. Neil Chakravarty

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(Lib), 2:06; 5-6, Max Fontana (Sky) d. Harmon Gill (KM), 8-5.

112: 1-2, Brandon Gilbertson (High) maj. dec. Justin Manipis (Sky), 12-0; 3-4, Shane Merrill (Ing) p. Austin Sivret (Lib), 3:38; 5-6, Austin Faccone (East) p. Janzen Murch (Lib), 1:40; 7-8, Derek Coburn (Hazen) d. Merrill Duncan (KM), 15-6.

119: 1-2, Austin Levy (Ingl) d. Joey Gurke (Sky), 107; 3-4, Michael Shaw (Lib) d. Jo Jonathan (Sky), 7-3; 56, Zach Toombs (Lib) d. Tyler Watanabe (Hazen), inj. def.; 7-8, Kody Nguyen (Sky) p. Cameron Felt (Hazen), 2:57.

125: 1-2, Adam Nakanishi (East) d. Cody Wadleigh (High), 9-7; 3-4, David Watson (KM) d. Jerred Kiss (Sky), 11-10; 7, Nathan Sjoholm (Lib).

130: 1-2, Max Benjamin (East) d. Gabe Seward (Ing), 6-4; 3-4, Collin Ehret (Sky) d. Chris Guzman (High), 7-4; 5-6, Mark Smith (East) p. Luis Gutierrez (KM), 3:44.

135: 1-2, Anthony Bratcher (Ing) maj. dec. Brandon Long (Red), 17-6; 3-4, John Nguyen (K) d. Daniel Karpman (Hazen), 11-2; 5-6, Michael Rosado (East) d.

Chris Lito (High), 4-3; 7, Alex Smith (Sky).

140: 1-2, Nyk Peterson (East) p. Ian Bedo (Ing), 1:52; 3-4, Alec Moss (KM) d. Christian Caldwell (Sky), 8-7; 5-6, Corbin Beltz (Lib) d. Brandon Khuu (Ing), 6-4.

145: 1-2, Brian Trabun (Ing) p. Cole Neves (East), 1:18; 3-4, Logan Hawkins (KM) d. Danny Dapper (Lib), 7-4; 7, Alex Palanciuc (Hazen).

152: 1-2, Hamilton Noel (Lib) tech. fall Michael Mecham (Sky), 20-5; 3-4, Logan Jefferson (KM) d. Ryan Green (East), 9-3; 7-8, Jeremy Hazlett (Hazen) d. Blake Emery (Red), 8-3.

160: 1-2, Jay Chakravarty (Lib) d. Shane Small (Lib), 7-0.

171: 1-2, Ben Grabowski (Ing) maj.dec. Simeon Simov (Red), 14-1; 3-4, Jake Tierney (Lib) d. Cyrus Sarkosh (Sky), 13-5; 5-6, Josh Conrad (High) p. Noel Brandon, 1:31.

189: 1-2, Luke Barzie (KM) p. Joe Glass (Red), 4:48; 3-4, Kyle Ely (Hazen) d. Josh Koukal (Ing), 7-5; 5-6, Sean McAlhaney (Sky) d. Tyler Mosier (High), 11-7.

215: 1-2, Ben Carson (Ing) p. Brad Leinweber (East), 1:15; 3-4, Luke Oman (Lib) p. Sean Donovan (Red), 2:14.

285: 1-2, Jean-Claude Atkinson (KM) d. Paul Toala (High), 9-2; 3-4, Justin Russell (Hazen) p. Alex Hawking (KM), 4:03; 5-6, Dewayne Perry (High) p. Larry Liao (Sky), 1:37; 7-8, Andrew Stocker (Ing) p. Matt McTiernan (Sky), 0:28.

Adult sports

SPORTS CALENDAR

Issaquah Alps Trail Club

Jan. 15, 9:30 a.m., Cedar River Trail, 6 miles. Call 228-6118 ... Jan. 16, 9:30 a.m., North Bend’s Little Si, 5 miles, 1,300-foot elevation gain. Call 837-1535 ... Jan. 17, 10 a.m., Dog’s Welcome Hike, 3 miles, 600 gain. Call 206-322-0990.

Cascade Bicycle Club Jan. 16, 10 a.m., Lake Sammamish Loop, 34 miles from Redhook Brewery in Woodinville. Call 681-1521 ... Jan. 18, 10 a.m., Mercer Island to Issaquah, 35 miles from LID Park on Mercer Island.

Call 206-618-0301.

Youth sports/activities Fencing Lessons – The Washington Fencing Academy offers fencing lessons for youth, beginning and intermediate groups at Clark and Issaquah Valley elementary schools. Call 837-3300.

Volleyball Sammamish YMCA offers volleyball program for girls 15-17 from 3:30-5 p.m. every Thursday. Call 391-4840.

Little League Issaquah Little League is registering baseball and softball players at www.issaquahlittleleague.org for the 2011 season. Baseball programs run from ages 5-6 to 13-14.

Prep gymnastics 3A/2A KingCo Conference Jan. 6 Meet MERCER ISLAND 149.2, LIBERTY 142.3, BELLEVUE 131.15 All-around: 1, Vanessa Gaffney (MI) 31.45; 2, Tia Riley (Lib) 31.2; 3, Hannah Bergam (Lib) 30.15.

Uneven parallel bars: 1 (tie), Riley (Lib) 7.4, Tonayo Crow (MI) 7.4; 3, Sydney Valdes (MI) 6.6. Balance beam: 1, Jacqueline Hamilton (B) 8.6; 2, Gaffney (MI) 7.9; 3, Bergam (Lib) 7.8. Floor exercise: 1, Gaffney (MI) 9.05; 2, Bergam (Lib) 8.55; 3, Miranda Jones (Lib) 8.35. Vault: 1, Gaffney (MI) 8.5; 2, Riley (Lib) 8.45; 3, Hamilton (B) 8.35.

Prep boys swimming 3A/2A KingCo Conference Jan. 6 Meet LIBERTY 118, SAMMAMISH 64 200 medley relay: 1, Liberty A (Logan Briggs, Raymond Ha, Kevin Hays, Luke Duschl) 1:45.24; 3, Liberty B (Jarrett Brown, Jess Herrild, TJ Johnson, Tyler Larson) 2:09.71. 200 freestyle: 1, Andrew Trinh (S) 2:03.47; 2, David Adams (Lib) 2:20.21; 3, Kyle Sargent (Lib) 2:21.24; 5, Max Greenwald (Lib) 2:36.03. 200 individual medley: 1, Connor Biehl (Lib) 2:14.70; 3, Josh Johnson (Lib) 2:40.43; 4, Andrew Kubeja (Lib) 2:44.29. 50 freestyle: 1, Matt Shepardson (S) 25.76; 2, Brown (Lib) 26.11; 3, Larson (Lib) 26.32; 4, JP Partridge (Lib) 26.67. Diving: 1, Herrild (Lib) 131.50; 3, Brown (Lib) 100.45.

100 butterfly: 1, Briggs (Lib) 55.68; 2, Biehl (Lib) 1:03.02; 3, Adams (Lib) 1:12.01. 100 freestyle: 1, Matt McKaig (S) 50.50; 2, Sargent (Lib) 59.99; 3, Kubeja (Lib) 1:02.71. 500 freestyle: 1, Thomas Hughes (Lib) 6:38.66; 2, Greenwald (Lib) 6:44.51; 3, Greg Murashige (Lib) 7:02.54. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Liberty A (Duschl, Hays, Ha, Briggs) 1:34.63; 3, Liberty B (J. Johnson, Brown, Sargent, Larson) 1:45.62. 100 backstroke: 1, Tyler Spencer (S) 1:05.72; 2, TJ Johnson (Lib) 1:16.70; 4, Murashige (Lib) 1:27.16; 5, Jacob Johnston (Lib) 1:30.29. 100 breaststroke: 1, McKaig (S) 1:07.68; 2, Gunnar Wilson (Lib) 1:21.72; 3, Larson (Lib) 1:21.85; 4, J. Johnson (Lib) 1:26.52. 400 freestyle relay: 1, Liberty A (Duschl, Hays, Ha, Briggs) 3:26.37; 2, Liberty B (Greenwald, Adams, TJ Johnson, Kubeja) 4:24.82.

Diving STATE/DISTRICT QUALIFYING MEET Jan. 8, at Juanita High Top placers: 1, Max Levy (Skyline) 369.50**; 2, Phillip Klassen (Redmond) 361.35** 3, Alec Linn (Garfield) 359.35** 4, Eric Klassen (Redmond) 332.20**; 5, Andrew Bowker (Lakeside) 301.05** **qualified for state

Youth basketball Girls 8th grade Jan. 9 Game Bellevue 51, Issaquah 41 (Issaquah statistics: Annie Hoffman 12 points, 6 rebounds; Sophie Foreman 11 points, 5 rebounds; Maggie Ciszewski 8 points, 11 rebounds; Emily Winterstein 6 points, 9 rebounds; Tala Fry 2 points, 5 rebounds; Jill Roberson 2 points).

Youth swimming PNS 14 & Under Championships Results for Issaquah Swim Team and other local swimmers: GIRLS 10-and-under 50 freestyle: 3, Grace Luehmann 29.30. 100 freestyle: 9, Paulina Kosykh 1:06.27; 11, Luehmann 1:07.81. 200 freestyle: 5, Stephanie Young 2:23.05; 6, Kosykh 2:25.00; 17, Lauren Sayles 2:36.79. 500 freestyle: 8, Kosykh 6:28.53; 18, Nerea Arrazola 7:06.55. 50 backstroke: 11, Danika Himes 37.73; 18, Arrazola 38.86. 100 backstroke: 2, Young 1:11.54; 9, Kosykh 1:18.25; 10, Luehmann 1:18.44; 26, Arrazola 1:21.97; 31, Himes 1:24.44. 50 breaststroke: 2, Gabrielle Glubochansky 37.58; 4, Himes 40.00; 16, Luehmann 40.28; 42, Natalie Sun 42.24; 29, Sayles 45.03. 100 breaststroke: 4, Young 1:22.90; 5, Glubochansky 1:23.87; 26, Sun 1:31.91; 31, Himes 1:33.94; 33, Sayles 1:34.99. 50 butterfly: 13, Glubochansky 35.92. 100 butterfly: 4, Young 1:15.76; 8, Kosykh 1:19.02; 11, Glubochansky 1:22.24. 100 individual medley: 4, Young 1:13.98; 9, Luehmann 1:16.32; 16, Glubochansky 1:19.33; 32, Himes 1:26.18. 200 individual medley: 2, Young 2:35.02; 12, Kosykh 2:47.43; 14, Luehmann 2:49.62; 21, Glubochansky 2:54.13; 24, Sayles 3:00.35; 29, Himes 3:09.61 200 freestyle relay: 2, IST A (Kosykh, Himes, Luehmann, Young) 2:03.23; 14, IST B (Glubochansky, Arrazola, Sun, Sayles) 2:14.71. 200 medley relay: 1, IST

High school sports Boys basketball Jan. 14, 8 p.m., Redmond at Issaquah, Skyline at Eastlake, Liberty at A (Young, Glubochansky, Kosykh, Luehmann) 2:12.38; 11, IST B (Arrazola, Himes, Sarah Dimeco, Sayles) 2:29.65.

11-12 50 freestyle: prelims, 22, Annette Guo 29.04; 23, Lindsey Hanger 29.06; 24, Elyse Kaczmarek 29.10; 27, Hailey Norris 29.93; 32, Jessica Clark 29.67. 100 freestyle: prelims, 19, Kaczmarek 1:01.45; 34, Norris 1:03.62. 500 freestyle: 13, Kathy Lin 5:50.18; 17, Ellie Hohensinner 5:55.89; 35, Clark 6:20.91. 50 backstroke: prelims, 20, Gabby Salgado 33.03; 27, Gianna Castro 33.86; 33, Emily Schahrer 34.83; 41, HannahRae Ernst 35.88. 100 backstroke: prelims, 27, Aimee Ellis 1:12.29; 43, Schahrer 1:15.35. 200 backstroke: A final, 6, Sophie Luehmann 2:23.75; prelims, 23, Ellis 2:38.45.

50 breaststroke: prelims, 21, Katie Volodkevich 37.46; 25, Ernst 38.18. 100 breaststroke: A final, 3, Luehmann 1:13.65; 8, Lin 1:16.06; prelims, 31, Kaczmarek 1:23.16; 50, Darian Himes 1:29.36. 200 breaststroke: A final, 7, Luehmann 2:44.25; prelims, 23, Volodkevich 2:57.53; 25, Salgado 2:58.57; 27, Hohensinner 2:59.35; 34, Clark 3:05.79; 35, Guo 3:05.94; 37, Himes 3:06.74; 45, Hanger 3:09.36. 50 butterfly: B final, 12, Kaczmarek 30.73; prelims, 21, Norris 32.38; 32, Hanger 33.04. 100 butterfly: B final, 14, Clark 1:08.86; 15, Hohensinner 1:09.64; prelims, 29, Norris 1:13.29; 38, Castro 1:24.50. 200 butterfly: A final, 5, Luehmann 2:27.24; 7, Lin 2:29.64; B final, 9, Hohensinner 2:30.88; prelims, 21, Clark 2:47.80; 24, Ally Haase 2:54.15. 100 individual medley: B final, 13, Kaczmarek 1:10.04; prelims, 18, Volodkevich 1:12.70; 31, Hanger 1:18.03. 200 individual medley: A final, 4, Luehmann 2:22.18; 7, Lin 2:25.19; prelims, 29, Volodkevich 2:37.43; 31, Clark 2:39.10; 38, Hanger 2:44.40; 42, Haase 2:47.14. 400 individual medley: 4, Luehmann 5:05.66; 16, Hohensinner 5:21.24; 24, Kaczmarek 5:35.84.

200 freestyle relay: 5, IST A (Luehmann, Lin, Clark, Kaczmarek) 1:51.11; 17, IST B (Norris, Hanger, Hohensinner, Guo) 1:59.44; 22, IST C (Schahrer, Ernst, Himes, Ellis) 2:03.05. 400 freestyle relay: 5, IST A (Luehmann, Lin, Norris, Kaczmarek) 4:04.10; 14, IST B (Clark, Hohensinner, Volodkevich, Guo) 4:21.04; 21, IST C (Hanger, Himes, Ellis, Castro) 4:36.94. 200 medley relay: 7, IST A (Salgado, Luehmann, Clark, Guo) 2:06.16; 15, IST B (Castro, Volodkevich, Hohensinner, Kaczmarek) 2:12.99; 16, IST C (Ellis, Ernst, Hanger, Norris) 2:13.03. 400 medley relay: 8, IST A (Luehmann, Lin, Clark, Kaczmarek) 4:40.73; 14, IST B (Ellis, Volodkevich, Hohensinner, Norris) 4:52.91; 19, IST C (Castro, Himes, Haase, Guo) 5:01.95.

13-14 100 freestyle: prelims, 26, Lily Newton 57.65; 40, Mekenna Mossman 1:00.09. 200 freestyle: A final, 8, Stephanie Munoz 2:01.60; prelims, 20, Newton 2:03.69; 25, Linnea Uyeno (BC) 2:06.30; 35, Kourtney Brunings 2:10.82. 500 freestyle: 10, Munoz 5:24.43; 11, Brigid Mackey 5:25.36; 37, Mossman 5:59.65.

1,650 freestyle: 8, Munoz 18:36.75.

100 backstroke: A final, 5, Mackenna Briggs 1:00.78. 200 backstroke: A final, 6, Briggs 2:10.89; prelims, 34, Brunings 2:25.90; 35, Uyeno 2:26.23. 100 breaststroke: B final, 13, Uyeno 1:12.62; prelims, 18, Brunings 1:13.12; 27, Anna Collons 1:14.83; 43, Kennedi Norris 1:16.68. 200 breaststroke: A final, 6, Uyeno 2:37.98; B final, 9, Brunings 2:32.27; prelims, 19, Mackey 2:40.06; 22, Collons 2:41.12; 35, Norris 2:44.80. 100 butterfly: A final, 5, Briggs 59.80; prelims, 30, Newton 1:05.82. 200 butterfly: A final, 2, Briggs 2:08.20; 7, Mackey 2:13.98; B final, 11, Munoz 2:16.12. 200 individual medley: A final, 3, Briggs 2:11.28; prelims, 17, Munoz 2:19.16; 21, Mackey 2:20.06; 24, Brunings 2:21.31; 32, Newton 2:22.72; 36, Uyeno 2:24.97. 400 individual medley: 1, Briggs 4:36.19; 6, Munoz 4:46.94; 10, Mackey 4:49.85; 20, Uyeno 4:59.93; 23, Newton 5:02.24; 24, Brunings 5:03.50.

200 freestyle relay: 2, IST A (Briggs, Newton, Mackey, Munoz) 1:42.69; 17, IST B (Mossman, Collons, Norris, Brunings) 1:50.35. 400 freestyle relay: 2, IST A (Briggs, Mackey, Newton, Munoz) 3:43.22; 17, IST B (Cecilia Nelson, Norris, Mossman, Brunings) 4:02.63.

200 medley relay: 6, IST A (Briggs, Brunings, Munoz, Mackey) 1:56.25; 21, IST B (Collons, Norris, Newton, Mossman) 2:04.05. 400 medley relay: 4, IST A (Briggs, Brunings, Munoz, Mackey) 4:10.97; 17, IST B (Collons, Norris, Newton, Mossman) 4:29.74.

BOYS 10-and-under 50 freestyle: 11, Andres Gonzalez 30.83. 100

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Girls basketball Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., Mount Si at Liberty, Bothell at Issaquah, Garfield at Skyline; Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m., Liberty at Sammamish, Redmond at Issaquah, Skyline at Eastlake; Jan. 15, 5 p.m., Issaquah vs. Bellarmine Prep at Clover Park; Jan. 17, 6 p.m., Inglemoor at Issaquah; Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m., Issaquah at Roosevelt, Liberty at Bellevue, Skyline at Inglemoor.

Wrestling Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., Issaquah at Garfield; Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., Issaquah at Bothell, Bellevue at Liberty; Jan. 15, 7 a.m., Skyline at Bonney Lake Tournament; Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Issaquah at Inglemoor, Skyline at Woodinville; Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m., Liberty at Mount Si, Eastlake at Issaquah.

Gymnastics Jan. 13, 7 p.m., Bothell, Eastlake, Roosevelt at Issaquah, Liberty at Bellevue, Skyline, Inglemoor at Newport; Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Issaquah, Inglemoor, Redmond at Ballard, Liberty at Interlake, Bothell, Woodinville at Skyline.

Boys swimming Jan. 13, 3:30 p.m., Interlake at Liberty (Boehm Pool), Skyline at Eastlake (Redmond Pool); Jan. 14, 3:30 p.m., Issaquah at Garfield (Evers Pool); Jan. 18, 3:30 p.m., Redmond at Skyline (Boehm Pool); Jan. 20, 3:30 p.m., Ballard at Issaquah (Boehm Pool). freestyle: 10, Gonzalez 1:07.63; 28, Gavyn Brayman 1:11.60; 30, Kyle Falkner 1:12.45. 200 freestyle: 11, Gonzalez 2:30.79; 16, Falkner 2:33.36; 17, Brayman 2:33.48. 500 freestyle: 5, Gonzalez 6:26.23; 6, Matthew Leahy 6:27.92; 9, Brayman 6:35.01; 15, Falkner 6:48.78.

50 backstroke: 3, Ivan Graham 32.45. 100 backstroke: 10, Leahy 1:16.67; 15, Gonzalez 1:18.96; 19, Falkner 1:19.79; 20, Brayman 1:19.83. 50 breaststroke: 1, Graham 36.64; 7, Nolan Van Nortwick 40.38.

100 breaststroke: 1, Graham 1:18.50; 13, Van Nortwick 1:31.76. 50 butterfly: 3, Graham 31.68; 7, Leahy 33.73. 100 butterfly: 3, Graham 1:12.08; 5, Leahy 1:15.24; 14, Falkner 1:26.93. 100 individual medley: 5, Leahy 1:14.63; 12, Brayman 1:19.45; 29, Van Nortwick 1:25.62. 200 individual medley: 1, Graham 2:29.26; 6, Leahy 2:42.33; 15, Brayman 2:50.10; 17, Gonzalez 2:51.20; 19, Falkner 2:52.23. 200 freestyle relay: 2, IST (Leahy, Brayman, Gonzalez, Graham) 2:01.70. 200 medley relay: 2, IST (Leahy, Graham, Gonzalez, Brayman) 2:15.40.

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100 backstroke: A final, 4, Ryan Kinnear 1:03.77; 7, Leahy 1:05.53; B final, 11, Leu 1:07.85; 14, Klein 1:09.85; prelims, 22, Cape 1:10.75; 32, Nick Nava 1:15.11. 200 backstroke: A final, 2, Kinnear 2:13.59; 7, Klein 2:28.30; B final, 9, Leu 2:27.68; 14, Nava 2:40.67; prelims, 22, O’Daffer 2:46.33.

100 breaststroke: prelims, 37, Nava 1:28.88; 41, Dylan Melody 1:31.75; 42, O’Daffer 1:32.86. 200 breaststroke: B final, 15, Cape 2:58.67; prelims, 30, Nava 3:15.08; 31, O’Daffer 3:15.26. 50 butterfly: A final, 2, Leahy 27.54; prelims, 20, Klein 31.42; 23, Applegate 32.21; 34, Cape 33.26. 100 butterfly: A final, 3, Leahy 1:02.11; 4, Kinnear 1:03.15; prelims, 23, Klein 1:13.73; 33, Nava 1:18.79. 100 individual medley: A final, 4, Kinnear 1:06.06; 5, Leahy 1:06.54; B final, 16, Leu 1:11.24; prelims, 21, Cape 1:13.06.

200 individual medley: A final, 5, Kinnear 2:19.68; prelims, 19, Leu 2:33.65; 34, Nava 2:43.12; 41, Melody 2:57.03.

200 freestyle relay: 4, IST A (Kinnear, Klein, Leu, Leahy) 1:48.12; 13, IST B (Applegate, Nava, O’Daffer, Cape) 1:58.75. 400 freestyle relay: 4, IST A (Kinnear, Leu, Klein, Leahy) 4:01.41. 200 medley relay: 3, IST A (Klein, Kinnear, Leahy, Leu) 2:03.88; 13, IST B (Nava, Melody, Cape, O’Daffer) 2:19.42. 400 medley relay: 2, IST A (Leu, Kinnear, Leahy, Klein) 4:27.17.

13-14 50 freestyle: B final, 9, Paul Jett 23.82; prelims, 14, Gabe Florsheim (BC) 24.43; 22, Nolan Hoover 25.01; 46, Xavier Graham 26.69. 100 freestyle: prelims, 23, Ben Nussbaum 55.01; 32, Florsheim 55.98; 47, Graham 58.81. 200 freestyle: A final, 5, Nick Klatt 1:49.80; B final, 14, Malcolm Mitchell 1:55.98; prelims, 22, B. Nussbaum 1:58.09; 36, Jackson Berman 2:02.11. 500 freestyle: 5, Klatt 4:52.84; 22, Berman 5:18.49; 29, Connor Broughton 5:24.59. 1,650 freestyle: 2, Klatt 16:48.91; 12, Berman 18:00.78.

100 backstroke: B final, 10, Nolan Hoover 59.28; 11, Jett 1:00.79; prelims, 26, Berman 1:03.99. 200 backstroke: A final, 7, Klatt 2:05.38; B final, 9, Hoover 2:04.46; 13, Mitchell 2:13.46; prelims, 17, Connor Biehl 2:15.78; 23, Jett 2:17.61; 33, Berman 2:19.16.

100 breaststroke: A final, 8, B. Nussbaum 1:07.89; B final, 11, Jett 1:08.00; 16, Hoover 1:11.12; prelims, 19, Graham 1:11.20; 31, Kevin Nam 1:13.61; 37, Broughton 1:15.61; 38, Elliott Schwinn 1:15.64. 200 breaststroke; B final, 9, B. Nussbaum 2:26.22; 16, E. Schwinn 2:33.15; prelims, 21, Jett 2:36.89; 24, Broughton 2:37.57; 26, Graham 2:38.40; 35, Nam 2:41.87.

100 butterfly: B final, 15, Mitchell 59.79; prelims, 24, Hoover 1:02.19; 26, Florsheim 1:02.26; 29, Biehl 1:03.03; 37, Nam 1:04.91; 41, E. Schwinn 1:07.48; 42, Graham 1:08.12. 200 butterfly: A final, 7, Mitchell 2:09.62; prelims, 17, Broughton 2:19.95; 18, E. Schwinn 2:20.69; 28, Keith Nussbaum 2:27.44. 200 individual medley: A final, 6, Klatt 2:06.22; B final, 14, Hoover 2:08.18; prelims, 18, Mitchell 2:13.17; 19, B. Nussbaum 2:13.65; 20, Jett 2:13.80; 25, Biehl 2:15.22; 33, Broughton 2:19.80; 50, E. Schwinn 2:27.09. 400 individual medley: 5, Klatt 4:27.09; 10, Mitchell 4:36.79; 14, Biehl 4:44.47; 15, B. Nussbaum 4:44.79; 22, Broughton 4:49.68; 29, E. Schwinn 4:54.58; 44, Nam 5:07.44; 45, K. Nussbaum 5:09.60; 47, Graham 5:11.86.

200 freestyle relay: 5, IST A (Mitchell, Hoover, Jett, Klatt) 1:38.29; 15, IST B (B. Nussbaum, Graham, Berman, Biehl) 1:43.21; 22, IST C (Broughton, K. Nussbaum, Nam, E. Schwinn) 1:51.19. 400 freestyle relay: 4, IST A (Mitchell, Jett, B. Nussbaum, Klatt) 3:32.68; 16, IST B (Hoover, Berman, E. Schwinn, Biehl) 3:49.79; 18, IST C (Broughton, Nam, K. Nussbaum, Graham) 3:56.51.

200 medley relay: 5, IST A (Hoover, B. Nussbaum, Jett, Klatt) 1:49.20; 16, IST B (Berman, Graham, Mitchell, Biehl) 1:57.31; 22, IST C (Broughton, E. Schwinn, Nam, K. Nussbaum) 2:05.35. 400 medley relay: 3, IST A (Hoover, B. Nussbaum, Jett, Klatt) 3:52.15; 14, IST B (Berman, Graham, Mitchell, Biehl) 4:12.27; 20, IST C (Broughton, E. Schwinn, K. Nussbaum, Nam) 4:25.05.

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Pacific Cascade students make tough decisions

By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter

Sunset student collects for troops Jack Sercu, a fifth-grade student at Sunset Elementary School, organized a drive for the U.S. armed forces on Veterans Day and raised about 150 pounds of candy, magazines, puzzle books, DVDs, CDs, personal care products and even some handwritten thankyou notes for the troops.

Sercu spearheaded the drive after reading about Operation Support Our Troops’ Christmas stocking drive in The Issaquah Press.

“My dad was in the Army and we talk a lot about what it was like to be away from home,” Jack said. “He loved when his family sent him magazines, photos and chewing gum to help him focus.”

Jack said he hopes to make the drive into an annual event.

District offers opt-out test for tech classes Issaquah School District students usually learn about technology in class, mastering spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, voice recognition and website design.

Eight-grade and high school students who are proficient in these areas can opt out of the class by passing the technology challenge test. Those who pass the test will not receive credit.

There are three rounds of testing at the three high schools and five middle schools. To see the schedules and a tutorial for the test, go to http://connect.issaquah.wednet .edu and click on “District,” “Departments,” “Career and Counseling Services” and “Technology Challenge Test.”

Students must score 80 percent or above to pass the test, completing 51 task-based questions about the Microsoft Office 2007 suite, four questions about Internet safety and privacy, and creating a website with a hyperlink, graphic and basic formatting using Word or Notepad.

Students face decisions every day, from the flippant, “Should I straighten my hair today?” to the more serious, “Should I help my friend cheat on a test?”

This year, seventh-graders at Pacific Cascade Middle School are getting a crash course in decisionmaking and a slew of other life skills, including how to say no to drugs, set goals and create a confident self image during their trimesterlong health class.

Students dissected the components of decision-making during a lesson Dec. 14. Counselor Lori Kasemeier asked them to consider what could influence a decision, and they came up with a list, including parents, friends, television, movies and advertisements.

“Sometimes, what other people do influences us because we want to be like them or not like them,” Marwa Mahmoud said.

When Kasemeier asked students to think of easy decisions, they raised their hands in a wave of answers.

“If you’re sick, whether or not you feel well enough to go to school,” Erin Ball said, while her classmates talked about decisions of when to do homework or when to go to sleep.

While easy decisions might not require much thought, students should take time to reflect on harder ones, Kasemeier said. She talked about the three Cs: clarify the question, consider the alternatives and consequences, and choose the best option.

“We have choices all of the time and it’s important how we think about the three Cs,” she said.

“Sometimes, if things don’t turn out right, we can reflect on our three Cs and think how things could have turned out better.”

She gave students a set of more challenging questions, and asked them to work through the process

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in small groups.

One group tackled a complex question: Should they go to a basketball game on a school night, even when they had homework due the next day? If they went to the game and didn’t finish the assignment, should they copy it from a friend?

The three Cs quickly came in handy. The students could go to the game and choose to copy or not copy — facing the consequences of failing an assignment or getting caught cheating. They could also get away with cheating, but have a guilty conscience.

Or, the students could skip the game and do their work.

Having steadfast principles helped, too.

“My sports coaches always say it’s school before sports, so I would stay home and do my homework,” Ryan Egland said.

The students discussed other dilemmas: Should they stay out past curfew? Should they let a friend cut in line? Should they egg somebody’s house?

“We suggested an alternate activity is the best choice, because you still get to have fun without vandalizing a house and you don’t get in trouble,” Ethan Chau said.

Mahmoud’s group decided they would call their parents to pick them up if a friend pulled out a bottle of wine at a sleepover.

Kasemeier asked how many students would be able to follow suit.

Charles “Chip” Hoehl said it could be hard, because “if you decide to call a parent, your friends

BY LAURA GEGGEL

Counselor Lori Kasemeier asks students about decision-making and throws a ball toward a student volunteering an answer at Pacific Cascade Middle School. might not want to hang out with you again, but if you stay you might be implicated, even if you didn’t drink the wine.”

Kasemeier said she empathized with students when they had to make hard decisions, and again urged them to use the three Cs. Noah Stulberg said he recently faced a tough decision when he had to decide how to handle his mother’s birthday a year after her death.

“I ended up staying home for part of the day,” so he could think about her, and later “I went to my friend’s house.”

Kasemeier and Counselor Sonja Petersen said students enjoyed having them as guest speakers in health class. The two applied for a $2,420 grant from the Issaquah

Community Network so they could teach LifeSkills Training, by Gilbert Botvin, Ph.D. Beaver Lake Middle School also uses the curriculum with the support of Friends of Youth.

Healthy Youth Survey data shows drug usage increases from middle school to high school, and counselors want to train students how to make healthy decisions now, before they are in difficult situations.

Petersen acknowledged that stu-

dents will likely not remember the three Cs long after the assignment is over, but said it was valuable nonetheless.

“I think it’s important for kids to think together about the things that influence them and the things that are a part of teenage life, so they can realize they’re not alone,” she said.

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

Memories abound from the year 2010

By Alex Tucker Issaquah High School The year 2010 has come to a close. While we often focus on the year ahead, the memories from the past 365 days still linger in our minds.

Events that took the world by storm and personal recollections of good times come to mind when we reflect on 2010. From January to December, the news was filled with high-profile stories and shocking events.

One of the defining parts of 2010 was the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Celebrities and common people alike united to help a country in need, which reflects the character of many Americans.

The World Cup was focused on throughout the summer, and the Winter Olympics happened just a

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few hours away from us in Issaquah.

The deaths of actor Gary Coleman and fashion icon Alexander McQueen made headlines, along with new and controversial airport security measures and radical immigration laws.

The overnight popularity of “Jersey Shore” and Silly Bandz affected youths, and iPads took the nation by storm. “Jeggings” were all the rage, and Oprah began the

final season of her hit talk show.

In addition to the trends and events we remember about 2010, we all have personal memories that will always hold places in our hearts.

Issaquah High School senior Erin Kim shares, “I started [my blog] Class of Fashion … that has really changed my life. I found out more about myself through blogging. I found that I really like fashion, but I also connected with people from around the world. It was really cool and inspirational to have that sudden network.”

Visit erinykim.blogspot.com to check it out.

A lot happens in a year, and only time will tell what the future has in store. One thing we can all be sure of: There are moments from 2010 that we will remember forever.

BY LAURA GEGGEL

Pacific Cascade Middle School seventh-graders Claire Putney, Cameron McLeod and Angela Larsen cover the three Cs — clarify, consider and choose — during a decision-making workshop.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 210-Public Notices 02-2065 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 24 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the final assessment roll for Local Improvement District (LID) No. 24 to construct a roundabout and provide a sewer extension at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and Southeast 43rd Way has been completed and filed with the City Clerk.

The LID was formed in accordance with Ordinance No 2522, adopted and passed by the Issaquah City Council on May 19, 2008 and filed with the City Clerk.

Notice is further given that a public hearing upon such final assessment roll, before a Hearing Examiner for the City of Issaquah will be held on January 27, 2011 at the hour of 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter as is practical, in the Council Chambers, City Hall South, 135 East Sunset Way, Issaquah, Washington.

All persons who may desire to object to the assessments shown on the final assessment roll are directed to make their objections in writing, and to file the same with the City Clerk on or prior to the date fixed for the hearing, and to appear at the hearing and present testimony and other evidence.

Written protests must clearly state the grounds for objection and contain lot, block and addition, or other identifying description of subject property.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OBJECTIONS OF ANY PERSON WHO FAILS TO FILE AN OBJECTION IN WRITING AND PRESENT SUCH OBJECTION AS DIRECTED ABOVE WILL BE CONCLUSIVELY PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN WAIVED AND THE CITY COUNCIL WILL NOT CONSIDER SUCH OBJECTIONS. At the time and place fixed for the hearing, and at times to which the hearing may be continued, a Hearing Examiner will sit as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of considering the roll; and at the hearing, the Hearing Examiner will consider the objections made and will correct, revise, raise, lower, change or modify the roll or any part thereof, or set aside the roll and order a new assessment. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Hearing Examiner will then make his recommendations to the City Council. The City Council will then consider the recommendations, and will correct, revise, raise, lower change or modify the roll or any part hereof or set aside the roll and order a new assessment. The Council will proceed to confirm the final assessment roll by ordinance. Appeals from the decision of the Hearing Examiner City Council are to the King County Superior Court.

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ing. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW.For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.fidelityasap.com/ AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-2597850 DATED: 10/18/2010 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300 Tustin, CA 92780 Phone No: 714508-5100 Juan Enriquez, Authorized Signature ASAP# 3781609 12/22/2010, 01/12/2011

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pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION From 01/01/2009 To 01/21/2011 Number of Payments 25 Monthly Payment $2,803.44 Total $70,086.00 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From 01/01/2009 To 01/21/2011 Number of Payments 25 Monthly Payment $134.23 Total $3,555.75 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: November 22, 2006 Note Amount: $918,750.00 Interest Paid To: December 1, 2008 Next Due Date: January 1, 2009 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $1,012,489.35, together with interest as provided in the Note from the December 1, 2008, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 21, 2011.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured

by January 10, 2011, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before January 10, 2011 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier's or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the January 10,2011 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the

Published in The Issaquah Press on 12/22/10 & 01/12/11

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Loan No: 0031476906 APN: 3754500005 TS No: 1010154-6 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 21, 2011,10:00 AM, at the 4th Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashiers' check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, towit: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 1 OF JUANITA BEACH CAMPS, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 32 OF PLATS, PAGE 25, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 22, 2006, recorded on November 29, 2006, as Instrument No. 20061129001395 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of King County, WA from GREGORY D. KENDRICK JR., AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor(s) ,to COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE COMPANY OF PUGET SOUND, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MERS AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKER CONDUIT , as Beneficiary . More commonly known as 9109 NORTHEAST 117TH PLACE, KIRKLAND, WA II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers' or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Loan No: 0023330434 APN: 5101402075 TS No: 0906507-6 L NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 21, 2011,10:00 AM, at the 4th Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashiers' check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, towit: PARCEL A: PARCEL B AS DESCRIBED AND DELINEATED ON CITY OF SEATTLE SHORT PLAT NO. 8905217, RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 9104170686, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND PARCEL B; A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND

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Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS 9109 NE 117TH PL KIRKLAND, WA 98034 9109 NE 117TH PL KIRKLAND, WA 98034-6147 9109 NE 117TH PLACE KIRKLAND. WA 98034 9109 NORTHEAST 117TH PLACE KIRKLAND, WA 98034 by both first class and certified mail on September 15, 2010, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale.NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee's

Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW.For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.fidelityasap.com / AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 DATED: 10/15/2010 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300 Tustin, CA 92780 Phone No: 714508-5100 Juan Enriquez, Authorized Signature ASAP# 3777781 12/22/2010, 01/12/2011

BY GIVEN that on January 21, 2011, 10:00 AM, at the 4th Ave. entrance to the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashiers' check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, towit: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, W M, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 15, 1211.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 63º16' WEST, 348.84 FEET, THENCE NORTH 87º49' WEST 580.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 82º38' WEST, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 03º34' EAST, A DISTANCE OF 871.2 FEET TO A STONE MONUMENT AT THE

NORTHEAST INTERSECTION CORNER OF BUENA VISTA DRIVE AND UNION DRIVE AS SHOWN ON THE UNRECORDED PLAT OF MORGANVILLE ADDITION, DATED 1930, THENCE NORTH 03º34'50" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 217.80 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 03º34'00" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 72.60 FEET THENCE NORTH 82º38'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 03º34'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 72.60 FEET THENCE SOUTH 82º38'00" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 23, 2005, recorded on October 6, 2005, as Instrument No. 20051006001451 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of King County, WA from AMY L. BERGE, JAMES J. BERGE, WIFE AND HUSBAND as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY , as Beneficiary. More commonly known as 32496 UNION DRIVE, BLACK DIAMOND, WA II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers' or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION From 05/01/2010 To 01/21/2011 Number of Payments 9 Monthly payment $1,161.23 Total $10,451.07 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From 05/01/2010 To 01/21/2011 Number of Payments 9 Monthly payment $69.67 Total $627.03 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 23, 2005 Note Amount: $208,600.00 Interest Paid To: April 1, 2010 Next Due Date: May 1, 2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $206,441.60, together with interest as provided in the Note from the April 1, 2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 21, 2011.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured

by January 10, 2011, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before January 10, 2011 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier's or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be

terminated anytime after the January 10, 2011 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): 32496 UNION DRIVE BLACK DIAMOND, WA 98010 PO BOX 541 RAVENSDALE, WA 98051-0541 PO BOX 541 RAVENSDALE, WA 98051 by both first class and certified mail on September 20, 2010, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIM The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and alt those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20,n day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW .For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.fidelityasap.com/ AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-2597850 DATED: 10/18/2010 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300 Tustin, CA 92780 Phone No.: 714508-5100 Michael Busby, Authorized Signature ASAP# 3781040 12/22/2010, 01/12/2011

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CITY OF ISSAQUAH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Trolley Car Rehab Project, t03009 Sealed bids will be received by the City of Issaquah in the Office of Public Works Engineering, physical address 1775 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah, Washington 98027, mailing address City of Issaquah, Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027 until 10:00 A.M., Pacific Time, February 16, 2011, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the TROLLEY CAR REHABILITATION, Project No. t03009, Federal Aid No. HPP0590(008).

This contract provides for the rehabilitation of a Lisbon Trolley Car 519, currently located at the Issaquah Historical Society. Work includes replacing the various parts of the Lisbon Trolley Car, and any transportation necessary to move the Trolley Car from its current resting spot to the Contractor’s facilities.

Plans, specifications, bid forms, and other contract documents may be examined and obtained at the City of Issaquah Department of Public Works, 1775 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah, Washington or by emailing Trudyp@ci.issaquah.wa.us. Questions regarding this bid may be directed to the City of Issaquah Project Engineer (425) 8373400. Proposals shall be on the forms included in contract documents and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond (with an authorized surety company as surety) made payable to the City of Issaquah, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid.

The City of Issaquah reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities and to reject any or all bids.

No bidder may withdraw his bid after the time announced for the opening, or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days.

The City of Issaquah in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.

Bidders must comply with all applicable governmental requirements including but not limited to, affirmative action programs and other equal opportunity actions as explained in the specifications.

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Cash out

P OLICE B LOTTER

Police responded to a report of trespassing at Front Street North and Northeast Gilman Boulevard at 2:43 p.m. Dec. 24. The panhandler attempted to hide inside the Shell station, 825 Front St. N., after he spotted the officer. The man appeared to be intoxicated and to be holding a handful of $20 bills he said he had collected at the intersection.

Sunk A motor was stolen from a boat in the 2000 block of Northwest Poplar Way prior to 4 p.m. Dec. 24. The estimated loss is $2,495.87.

Christmas bash A window was broken on a vehicle parked in the 2500 block of 35th Avenue Northeast prior to 10:54 a.m. Dec. 25. The estimated loss is unknown.

Holiday jeer CDs were stolen from a Honda parked in the 400 block of Mount Hood Drive Southwest prior to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 25. The estimated loss is unknown.

Naughty neighbors A woman in the 200 block of Southwest Clark Street contacted police at 5:38 p.m. Dec. 25 to report a neighbor problem. She said she and the upstairs neighbors had a longtime problem. The neighbors had vacuumed in the middle of the night, parked in the fire lane and called her names. Police told the woman the problem is a civil matter.

Silent night, interrupted Several mailboxes exploded late Dec. 25 in the 4100 block of 232nd Avenue Southeast. Residents reported hearing explosions at about 11:30 p.m. and found the mailboxes in pieces the next morning. The estimated loss is unknown.

Something stinks A Sammamish man said his bank account information had been used to make unauthorized purchases in New Jersey and New York — including more than $100 in perfume — prior to Dec. 26.

The estimated loss is unknown.

Stopped short Thieves attempted to a steal a Land Rover in the 100 block of Sky Ridge Road Northwest, but crashed the vehicle into a Lexus prior to 2:32 a.m. Dec. 26. The suspects then fled the scene. The estimated loss is unknown.

Toyota taken

Gilman Boulevard prior to 12:01 p.m. Dec. 27. The estimated loss is $400. Police later recovered the purse at a Bellevue gas station.

Better homes and felons Tools were stolen from a house undergoing a remodel and trailer parked outside in the 15700 block of Tiger Mountain Road Southeast.

The caller said bolt cutters had been used to break into the trailer, and the kitchen door in the house had been kicked down. The estimated loss is $5,300.

Deflated Valve stems were removed from a Subaru parked in the 100 block of East Sunset Way prior to 11:10 p.m. Dec. 28. The estimated loss is unknown.

Timeless A watch was misplaced or stolen from Gold’s Gym, 1025 N.W. Gilman Blvd., prior to 1:05 p.m. Dec. 28. The estimated loss is $5,000.

What the cluck?

Police answered a question from a resident about raising chickens in Issaquah at 2:23 p.m. Dec. 23.

The officer alerted the resident to the proper city code.

Sobering Police arrested a juvenile male for theft and for being a minor in possession of alcohol in the 100 block of Front Street South at 4:52 p.m. Dec. 28. The estimated loss is $2.95.

Shattered A glass door was damaged at a residence in the 4900 block of Northwest Village Park Drive prior to 6:01 p.m. Dec. 28. The estimated loss is unknown.

Arrest Police arrested a 26-year-old man on a Snoqualmie warrant in the 100 block of East Sunset Way at 8:05 p.m. Dec. 28.

Dressed and unimpressed Police arrested a 43-year-old Issaquah woman for stealing a hooded sweater and pants in the 1800 block of 10th Avenue Northwest at 8:55 p.m. Dec. 28. The estimated loss is $131.38.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 20-year-old Renton man, Patrick Kelley, for driving under the influence near state Route 900 and Southeast 83rd Place at 3:14 a.m. Dec. 29.

Pounded Sheet metal was stolen from a construction site in the 900 block of Seventh Avenue Northwest prior to 9:17 a.m. Dec. 29. The estimated loss is $500.

Long winter’s nap

Family ties

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Police located a drunken male sleeping beneath a shelf at Front Street Market, 80 Front St. S., at 1:48 p.m. Dec. 26. Police advised the man to leave the store.

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’Tis better to give than receive

Police contacted a resident in the 4100 block of 224th Lane Southeast at 11:04 a.m. Dec. 29.

The resident had questions about evicting her son from the residence. Police offered the woman information about landlord and tenant law.

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Police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 1700 block of Highlands Drive Northeast at 1:04 a.m. Dec. 27. Police contacted people getting dressed inside a vehicle at the scene. They admitted to engaging in sexual activity.

Special delivery A FedEx package was stolen from the entryway to a home in the 5200 block of 236th Place Southeast prior to 11:32 a.m. Dec. 29. The estimated loss is $8,500.

Bada bing, bada boom

Assault

Police responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 10:14 a.m. Dec. 27. The caller said another man had been smoking a cigarette as he pumped gas. The caller confronted the man, but he continued to smoke and pump gas. Police settled the issue.

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy for assault in the 2500 block of Northeast Larchmount Street at 11:38 a.m. Dec. 29.

Assault

Just push play

Police arrested a 40-year-old Kirkland woman for assault in the 100 block of Newport Way Northwest at 2:10 p.m. Dec. 29.

A window was damaged, and a purse and DVD player were stolen, from a Honda parked in the 1300 block of Northwest

The Press publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.

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ARTS

CALENDAR

JANUARY Exhibit of the Art Quilts by Port Ludlow Quilter Ellin Larimer, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Jan. 29, Sammamish City Hall Gallery, 228th Avenue Southeast and Southeast Eighth Street, Sammamish

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Liberty High School Patriot Players present “The Foreigner” at 7 .m. Jan. 13 and 14 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at LHS, 16655 S.E. 136th St., Renton, $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE Teenselect presents “Footloose,” through Jan. 16, Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, $18 general admission, $16 for youth and seniors, 392-2202 or www.villagetheatre.org

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Gail Pettis Trio, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., $20, 391-3335 Paul Green and the Straight Shots, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424 Violinist Geoffrey Castle, 7:4510 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20 Cakpo with Michael Gotz, 7:3011:30 p.m., Vino Bella The Astro Cats, 8-11 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd.,

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‘Sleuth’ promises puzzles aplenty at Village Theatre

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The stage thriller “Sleuth” presented a mystery to the director.

Director Martin Charnin hoped to ferret out a copy of the 1972 film adaptation — a whodunit starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine.

The search turned up only a single DVD. The cost: $120. The catch: The version featured Bulgarian subtitles.

The surprise is appropriate as Charnin and the “Sleuth” cast prepare to unspool turnabout after turnabout in the Village Theatre presentation.

“Sleuth” centers on a cat-and-mouse game between upper-crust mystery novelist Andrew Wyke and the lowborn Milo Tindle. The mystery unfolds — in dialogue as sharp as a Ginsu — at a graceful house in the English countryside.

The storyline is intricate — tug on a single plot thread and the entire tapestry unravels.

“It’s a genre that really doesn’t exist anymore — that kind of thriller cut from the Agatha Christie, John Dickson Carr, Poirot bolt of cloth,” Charnin said. “If you’re lucky, you’ll find something on PBS, but you’re never going to find this kind of a piece on network television.”

“Sleuth” opens Jan. 20 at the downtown Issaquah theater. The lighthearted musicals “Anne of Green Gables” and “Iron Curtain” flank the thriller. “Sleuth” is the lone play in a musical-focused season.

Though the topic sounds as heavy as a dictionary, the director and actors said “Sleuth” is fun, in part due the sharp dialogue and to a focus on games throughout the piece.

“This is a play that is riddled with puzzles and language,” Charnin said. “It’s a very text-driven play.”

The set features a chessboard arranged on a coffee table — a nod, perhaps, to the legendary composer Stephen Sondheim.

“Sleuth” scribe Anthony Shaffer once

IF YOU GO ‘Sleuth’ Village Theatre — Francis J. Gaudette Theatre 303 Front St. N. Jan. 20 – Feb. 27 Show times vary $20 – $60 392-2202 or www.villagetheatre.org

said Sondheim, a fan of games and puzzles, inspired the Wyke character. Elements from the Sondheim’s apartment in Manhattan resurfaced as accoutrements on the “Sleuth” set.

The nail-biter debuted on Broadway in November 1970. The initial run earned the Tony Award for Best Play. Then came the successful film and a less-lauded 2007 remake.

The classic thriller — “Sleuth” pulls surprise after surprise on the audience — is less common in fiction 41 years after the Broadway debut.

“The art of withholding is an endangered species,” Charnin said. “I believe that one of the great tricks in the theater is learning how to cut.”

MJ Seiber, a Seattle actor cast as Tindle, last appeared at Village Theatre in “Barefoot in the Park” in 2007. The role in “Sleuth” presents a challenge for the cast — and a prize for audiences.

“My hope as a theatergoer is that I am surprised by what I see, whether it’s an actor doing something I didn’t know they could do or story taking me to a place I didn’t know,” he said.

David Pichette, a respected Seattle actor in the Wyke role, said the effect is timeless.

“The irony is, the more au courant a play tries to be, the quicker it dates,” he said.

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MJ Seiber, as Milo Tindle (left), and David Pichette, as Andrew Wyke, enact a scene from the Village Theatre’s production of ‘Sleuth.’

Pichette recalled seeing the original production in London. The mystery “delivered the goods” in the end, despite a tired matinee performance.

“It’s the kind of satisfying trick that, if you get into it, you will really feel rewarded at the end of the evening,” Charnin said.

Pichette — last seen as Polonius in “Hamlet” for the Seattle Shakespeare Co. — debuts on the Village Theatre stage in the Wyke role. Though a newcomer to the theater, Pichette has appeared alongside “Sleuth” cast member Seiber in numerous Seattle productions.

Seiber serves as a sparring partner for Wyke as the characters wield words like swords.

Waltz, swing and snack at Swinging in Vienna

By Laura Geggel Issaquah Press reporter

T

he Viennese waltz spread through Europe in the early 19th century, filling dance halls with men and women who, according to social critics, danced a little too closely with one another.

Pushing the social envelope, the dancers paid no heed to the critics, and the tradition spread across the Atlantic, all the way to Issaquah.

The 13th annual Swinging in Vienna concert features the Issaquah School District Evergreen Philharmonic Orchestra and Issaquah High School jazz band, which will play music as patrons dance through the school’s commons.

The orchestra has a litany of waltzes and polkas to play and the band will bring back the 1940s with swing music from the Big Band era. The public, whether skilled at dancing or not, is invited to the show for waltz and swing lessons with a serving of desserts, coffee and punch to keep them going.

Orchestra Director Doug Longman will teach waltz lessons before conduct-

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Ben Rosellini and the trumpet section of the Issaquah Jazz Band perform jazz standards during last year’s Swinging in Vienna at the Issaquah Community Center. ing his pack of about 70 musicians — all who had to audition for the dis-

trictwide ensemble.

Liberty High School senior Marika Tin-

dall-Ralph, who plays the violin, said students get a kick out of watching Longman lead dance tutorials.

“He tries to do both the boy and the girl at the same time,” she said.

In the past, organizers held the concert at the Issaquah Community Center. This year, musicians will play in the new commons at Issaquah High.

The commons would be an ideal space because the music “resonates,” Tindall-Ralph said. “I think the concrete helps.”

Jazz band teacher Patrick Holen, who teaches the swing dance tutorial, said students would decorate the commons to help dancers get in the mood.

“We string lights everywhere,” he said.

“It looks like you’re kind of in the middle of Vienna dancing to waltzes.”

Every year, a crowd from Gig Harbor comes to dance to the live music — a rarity these days in the age of music disc jockeys.

“It’s just a lot of fun,” Holen said. “The fact that people get to dance in front of a live band or orchestra, it doesn’t happen often anymore.”

Both students and adults don their

The familiarity the actors share removes the edge from the insults.

“That allows you all of the trust that you need to completely eviscerate one other in terms of your characters, because you don’t have to keep a little, protective shell,” Pichette said.

The cast members said the result is a conclusion as neatly wrapped as a Christmas gift.

“There’s payoffs after payoffs after payoffs that you didn’t suspect were coming,” Seiber said. “They do just keep coming and coming.”

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

IF YOU GO Swinging in Vienna 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 Issaquah High School 700 Second Ave. S.E. $50 couple; $40 single for adults $40 couple; $25 single for students and seniors Contact Patrick Holen at holenp@issaquah.wednet.edu, or 8376116, or any music student for tickets.

semiformal wear for the dance, said Issaquah High senior Jamie Elderkin, who plays the flute and piccolo.

Adult volunteer Gordon Brown wrote two waltzes and a polka for the orchestra, giving the musicians and dancers something new to entertain themselves with during the concert.

Proceeds from the dance benefit both the orchestra and the jazz band, which will use the money to pay for field trips, like the orchestra’s trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, and the jazz band’s trip to New York City later this year.

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